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At home in the water By KYLIE WILSON
HELPING KEEP KIDS SAFE:
Ange Reid (left) with swimming students (back, from left) William Sharp, Thomas Rosser, Oliver Sharp and Reese Sanderson; (middle, from left) Jack Dunstan and Emily McDonald, and (front) Thomas Paydon. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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GRABBING bathers, a towel and a few friends and heading out for a swim, whether it be in a river, lake, dam or pool, is a summer tradition for most people in the North East. But without being properly prepared and learning the proper swimming skills, a simple swim can spell danger. According to Life Saving Victoria, 47 people drowned in Victoria from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 - up six from the previous year and the highest drowning toll in 10 years, including a 52 per cent increase in the drowning rate for the 15-24 year old age group and a 49 per cent increase in the drowning rate for adults over 60. With summer just days away, swimming teachers across the North East are helping to arm people of all ages with the skills they need to enjoy and be safe in the water. Ange Reid, who works as a swimming instructor at Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre, learnt to swim at three years old, whiling away many a summer’s day at Wangaratta’s Olympic Pool. With a cut lunch in her bag and friends by her side, it was not unusual for her to be at the pool from 10am until 8pm, especially as a teenager. She competed in swimming at state level while still at school, and in water polo at university. “Swimming’s been a good time for me,” Ange said. She has taught swimming since 1999, working for 10 years with schools in the Kiewa Valley before making the move to Wangaratta, and said a large part of her decision to take up teaching was to help keep children safe. continued page |
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YOUR GARDEN
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What’s in your garden: A GARDEN has been cultivated here since the early 1860s. Shrubs of simple-petal sweetbriar roses still flower in a row a short distance from where stands our much extended house – at heart a miner’s cottage. These old arching canes mark the edge of a track that miners, horses, carts and cattle began to make more than 150 years ago. Three Mile Creek, just below the garden, was a major gold find and worked until the late 1920s. The garden – within a hill paddock that features spectacular but senescent Eucalyptus nicholii (peppermint gum)and E. microcarpa (grey box) – has been richly planted across one hectare by earlier owners and gardeners. It includes numerous camellia, viburnum, a fine old perry pear, an alley of Manchurian pear Pyrus ussuriensis, weeping cherry, Canadian service berry, birch, Irish strawberry, clematis, a very old Black Sea cherry laurel, numerous roses and diverse bulbs. We have this year planted a new orchard of apples, stonefruit, cherries and berries, including some heirloom varieties.
GARDENERS often talk about compost and humus and the benefits of adding it to your soil. Compost improves the soil by adding valuable nutrients and beneficial organisms, like worms. Compost improves drainage and helps to break up hard soils aiding in better root penetration by plants. But one of the best reasons for adding compost to the garden is evident during the hot and dry summer months. Compost worked into the soil helps retain water, a bit like a sponge. The soil is able to hold onto the water and valuable nutrients, which would otherwise leach through into the ground water. This is especially so with sandy soils. The humus helps bind together particles in the sandy soils’ to improve the soil structure. If this all sounds a bit technical, compost and humus add bulk to powdery sandy soils. The compost is basically a soil conditioner which dramatically improves sandy soils ability to hold onto water. Compost has two main ingredients: carbon rich browns like straw, dead leaves, woody twigs, newspaper, egg shells, wood ash and coffee grounds and nitrogen rich greens, which include lawn clippings, plant foliage, weeds and kitchen scraps. Ideally, the mix should be a ratio of
ESCAPE: Peter Kenyon in his garden.
What do you enjoy about gardening: Watching spring bloom midOctober and the berberis hedge turn to opal-like colors in April. Eating from the garden is one of the greatest rewards and provides a perfect balance to the abundant beauty. Favorite plant/spot in your garden: You can’t go past either of our old Morus nigra – black mulberry – trees that crop for almost six weeks early in summer. Water saving/conservation tip: Mulch well with pea-straw – we buy big square bales
from a Milawa farmer – over well-rotted cow manure. We’re lucky to have a stash of old, broken, hand-made bricks and these, placed over the mulch around new trees in the orchard, help to keep the chooks and blackbirds from scratching through it. The bricks also provide young plants with a cool root-run on the hottest days. Your tips to keep gardens in top shape: Ours is a large garden. It is never ‘finished’, but good mulching using organic methods keeps the garden ‘fed’.
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PASSING ON SKILLS: Lionel Moore (right) with young swimmers Amelia Cabalar (front) and Tyler Martin (rear).
“Part of my motivation was that water is such a big part of people’s lives over summer,” she said. “I saw a lot of kids who couldn’t swim, and felt very worried about that. “Lots of kids these days are quite sedentary in their lifestyle, but if they can swim well, they’re more inclined to get out and get some exercise.” Being mentored in recent years by local swimming identity Max Batey, she also spends time training local swim squad members. Glenrowan mother Julie Ingleton, keeping a close eye on son Riley’s swimming lessons, said swimming lessons are a must for her children. “Around here and with dams, open water and creeks, it’s important,” she said. “They were all very scared of water before they started their lessons, now they have increased confidence.” Lionel Moore and Robyn Brown teach swimming at Moore Than Swimming in Wangaratta.
For Robyn, her childhood was all about taking to the surf for school swimming lessons at Brighton Beach, while Lionel recalls freezing cold mornings braving the local pool as part of the Rutherglen Swimming Club. “I love being able to get in the water and enjoy the experience of weightlessness,” Lionel said. Both are passionate about swimming’s benefits, beyond basic water safety. “Learning to swim can help people with confidence, coordination, breathing, even brain function,” Lionel said. “I enjoy getting a young kid who’s terrified of water, and getting them to the stage where they can’t wait to go swimming.” Robyn said it was a skill people could use throughout their life. For water safety tips and guidance to help you and your loved ones stay safe this summer, see www.watersafety.vic.gov. au or www.watcharoundwater.org.au.
OFTEN owners will say to us vets that we must have quite a difficult job because “an animal cannot tell us what is wrong”. This is not entirely true. Although they cannot tell us in words and they do not complain, instead they show us with their behavior. We can gain very objective information by looking at how a pet responds to us, as long as we understand what is normal for that pet. While species have differences in their responses, so do individuals. Some animals can be very stoic when it comes to showing signs of pain or illness. Some owners may book an appointment for their pet because the animal is “just not right” or “not his or her self”. On questioning, it may be some small behavioural change, such as not getting up for a morning walk or wanting to finish the walk early. It may be that their pet has started drinking more or eating less. These mild changes can tell an owner that something is wrong. The level of change may not reflect the severity of pain or illness, with some serious conditions showing only very subtle signs.
Some owners will book a consultation with a veterinarian and feel like they are being overly worried when this happens. They should not. We often find that there is a problem and it may have been that the animal has been in pain for weeks with an owner feeling that they are being a hypochondriac if they come in for a consultation. Owners should remember that each individual animal is different and that they know their pet’s behavior more than anyone. If something is wrong, the sooner the pet gets help, the better. The pet cannot ask for the help outwardly and does not know that there is help to be had. It is up to us who are responsible for animal welfare to help a pet find out there can be a treatment for his or her pain or illness. Dr Sally Nixon BVSc MANZCVS (behavior medicine), for Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Clinic and Animal Progress
PETS CORNER MISSY, a two year old female domestic shorthair cat who is white and grey in color, is this week’s pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 57222874.
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FISHING FOCUS
CATCH OF THE WEEK Name: Max Gleeson Catch: Spanish Mackerel Size N/A Bait: Prawns Location: Off Trinity Beach, north of Cairns The Catch: Max caught this fish with the help of his pop, Brian Haire, a former resident of Wangaratta.
BY ROB ALEXANDER, WANGARATTA KING COD: Peter Pimorski, owner of Wildbait Lures, with a typically small Murray cod caught and released in the King River at the Edi cutting last season. That stretch of water will be quite busy early next week when the Murray cod season re-opens.
Bring on Murray cod season IT’S here, the 2014-2015 Murray cod season is right on our doorstep. Monday, December 1 is the first day of the new Murray cod season, and many keen anglers around the region are chomping at the bit to hook on to a green river dwelling log-hog. Here is a round-up of Murray cod in the local area. Ovens River: Great numbers of Murray cod from Myrtleford all the way downstream to Bundalong. The most densely populated area seems to be around Wangaratta. The lower reaches have a few less fish, but a slightly larger average size. Upstream of Wangaratta there is a marked increase in the protected trout-cod. King River: Murray cod now exist almost all of the way from its junction with the Ovens River in Wangaratta, to the wall at Lake William Hovell. The upper reaches tend to have a lot of distance between pools with a suitable
depth, and the lower reaches are literally plagued with tiger snakes and overgrown banks. The middle reaches between Edi and Moyhu are the most popular with cod anglers. Buffalo River: A great Murray cod fishery between Lake Buffalo and Myrtleford. Access can be difficult, but the rewards are there for people who make the effort. Recent stockings into Lake Buffalo hope to see a new Murray cod fishery develop in the Buffalo River above Lake Buffalo in years to come. Kiewa River: Stocked annually at various locations with Murray cod, making it quite a sustainable fishery. Murray cod fishing is best from Dederang downstream to the Murray River. Watch out for fluctuating water levels, try and fish it after it has been at a stable level for a while. Mitta Mitta River: Stocked annually with Murray cod. Was stocked with 20,000 this year
alone. Murray cod are in the river from Eskdale downstream, but caught more frequently from the bridge at Tallandoon downstream to Lake Hume. Pigs point is a great public camping spot and river access. Broken River: Stocked heavily with Murray cod and yellowbelly. There’s great numbers of both species from Lake Nillahcootie all the way to Shepparton. A wonderful little river to fish with a gravel boat ramp at Caseys Weir. There are Murray cod everywhere, and from midnight this Sunday night onwards, we are allowed to target them. Remember, if at any stage you see illegal fishing activity, the number to call is 13FISH. (133474) Also, don’t forget the new Murray cod slot limit which comes into effect on December 1 - that is a minimum of 55cm and a maximum of 75cm and only one fish per person in rivers and streams.
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He said that across the two states, the cod size limits are now identical – between a minimum of 55cm and maximum of 75cm.
With the cod opening on December 1 fast approaching, he said that those planning to go fishing should be aware of changing legal limits when it came to Murray Cod, as rules can change subject to whether
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WELL, I hope this won’t come as too much of a shock for you, but the days of the Kitchen Philosopher ramblings are coming to a close over the next few weeks. I’ve decided after well over seven years, it’s time to hang up my computer mouse and give you lot some well-earned peace. When I started writing this column, I never expected to be still at it all these years later. It’s been quite a marathon and I’m truly indebted to my readers for having kept the interest up over the years. Which must have been sometimes challenging for you, I admit. After all, there’s only so many times you can read about how much I love my dogs, which kid did what, what funny things my spouse has said or done, what ailments I currently have (or am thinking about having), what shabby-chic makeover I’ve done to my house (or some unsuspecting bit of furniture) or which embarrassing thing I’ve done lately. I take my hat off to you guys. You’re nothing if not tolerant and patient. I know there have been times when I’ve annoyed you - or other people, who probably aren’t reading this anyway because they abandoned this column yonks ago as a ‘load of rubbish’. And I’m sure there have been times when you’ve thought “OMG! She said that?” But, God love you, you’ve hung in there and persevered, perhaps in the vain hope that one day I would actually write something funny or witty or sensible or articulate or grammatically correct. And perhaps there have been the odd glimmers of brilliance? No? Well okay. Perhaps not (forgive me; that was just my Inner Literary Giant getting all hopeful there). Or maybe you’ve seen some amazing philosophical insights here? Oooo-kay. Nothing much doing there either, huh? Hmm. Well, surely you’ve had the occasional giggle, haven’t you?
BY CATHERINE WARNOCK Like the time I lost my skirt in the middle of the street? Or the time I thought Gough Whitlam and Mr Whippy were one and the same? Or when my friend was pulled up by the terror police at Gatwick Airport with a full size plastic skeleton in his car boot? Or my “Boobquake” moment when my Melbourne colleagues got more than they bargained for during a teleconference? Or the day I thought I saw a full size gorilla on the local golf course? Or my ill-advised attempts at manipulation on my spouse’s spine? Or the ‘perfect crime’ where my friend’s husband passed out in a caravan park toilet block, came to, meticulously cleaned up the blood and climbed back into bed – all without her knowledge – and thus, effectively rendered her the prime suspect in his murder case if he’d died of concussion in his sleep? You’ve read about my culinary disasters and you know everything there is to know about my weight and health issues. You probably know more about me than some of my closest family members. For me it will be, in some ways, very sad to finally say goodbye. But in other ways it will be nice to not have the pressure of writing a piece every week. I am a bit worried about what I will do with the stories that sometimes pop into my head and that I feel compelled to write about. But I guess that’s why God invented ‘blogs’ and so I will channel my writing energies in this direction – all at a more leisurely pace (please feel free to join me there. I will give you the details soon). But you’re not off the hook yet, dear readers. Before I say my final goodbyes, over the next few weeks I will treat you to a few final words. What’s that? You have paint to watch dry instead? Oh okay. Excused.
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WITH ANITA McPHERSON and Gewurztraminer, it will always have a place on my personal white wine list. John Gehrig’s King Valley Riesling is a ripper, which you’ll guess as soon as you breathe in that inviting and wonderfully familiar bouquet of citrus blossom and toffee apple. It has a deep golden color and a medium weight, rolling with rich and long lasting flavors of apple, melon and lime. It’s a great choice for those interested in a meatier, full flavored white wine, and its pleasantly acidic finish means it’s terrific with Asian dishes, chicken and seafood. Or you could enjoy it with friends at your next cheese making class. Find it at the cellar door in Oxley or visit www. johngehrigwines.com.au.
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Crossing the King River, 1824 HUME and Hovell and their party crossed the King River on November 26, 1824. They continued along the ragged edges of the higher country above present-day Myrrhee, and camped for the night on what is now called the Fifteen Mile Creek.
I DON’T know anyone that does not like sticky chicken wings, and I’m no exception. This recipe was given to me a long time ago and has been lost along the way, it has probably changed from the original, but I still remember the basics of the dish, and this is my version. When chicken wings are on special it makes a cheap snack or lunch dish. The kids love them as well as I don’t add any chilli, but you can if you like them hot. Method Discard the tip of each chicken wing. Cut each wing into two pieces through the joint. Put aside until marinade is made. Combine light and dark soy sauce, honey, rice wine, ginger and spring onions together in a plastic container; stir well until the honey is incorporated into the rest of the ingredients. Pour mixture over the chicken wings, cover and marinate in the
fridge for at least 1 hour, or preferably over night. Drain the chicken wings. Heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Arrange the chicken wings in a metal tray, lined with foil, large enough for the wings to fit in one layer. Cook, turning wings over occasionally as they brown for 25-30 minutes. Serve with a green salad or just as they are.
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The opportunity exists for a qualified A Grade Electrician to join the team at Muraca Electrical, undertaking a variety of domestic, industrial and small commercial work. The successful applicant must be well presented, motivated and enthusiastic. Remuneration according to experience and qualifications. Drivers License essential. Please email applications to muracaelectrical@bigpond.com All applications will be kept in confidence.
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Community Support Worker Part-time position 0.8 eft (Wangaratta) Applications close 5pm, Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 Position descriptions and further details are available on our website www.gatewayhealth.org.au
Maintenance Fitter Merriwa Industries Ltd are currently seeking applications for a suitably qualified Maintenance Fitter to join the Engineering team- Wangaratta Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing a range of preventative and reactive maintenance, as well as delivering continuous improvement activities and project installations. Ensuring our business exercises best-in-class maintenance practices. Duties and responsibilities include: t "UUFOE UP CSFBLEPXOT JO B UJNFMZ BOE Fò FDU manner, and ensure minimal downtime. t "UUFOE UP SPVUJOF BOE QSFWFOUBUJWF NBJOUFOBODF t $PNQMFUF QSPKFDU XPSLT BOE JOTUBMMBUJPOT BT assigned. Success in this role, will require Trade Qualifications, strong mechanical aptitude, ideally have gained experience in the food, packaging and/or timber SFMBUFE JOEVTUSJFT " IJHI MFWFM PG VOEFSTUBOEJOH of maintenance and process improvements. $PNQMJBODF UP DPNQBOZ QPMJDJFT BOE QSPDFEVSFT JT an essential requirement for this role. Qualifications: Mandatory : Trade qualification and Drivers Licence. Desirable: Experience in Food and or Timber Industries, Experience in Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Forklift license, Flexible with working hours and PWFSUJNF XIFO SFRVJSFE $PNNJUNFOU UP 0) 4 QSBDUJDFT BOE QSPDFEVSF $POUJOVPVT JNQSPWFNFOU BQQSPBDI $PNQVUFS MJUFSBDZ Strong levels of drive, enthusiasm and initiative are critical for this role. 0O Pò FS JT B DPNQFUJUJWF IPVSMZ SBUF CBTFE PO experience, secure long-term employment and a safe and friendly work environment. If this is the challenge you are looking for, then we would like to hear from you. For more information contact John Foley on 57227 600. "QQMJDBUJPOT XJUI UXP DPOUBDUBCMF SFGFSFFT UP HR Manager. Merriwa Industries Ltd. PO Box392 Wangaratta 3676 by close of business 5/12/14
Assistant Clinical Care Manager Registered Nurse 56 – 72 hours per fortnight Cooinda Village a not for profit organisation, is Benalla’s largest provider of residential aged care services. Our staff culture is friendly, progressive and focused on excellent person centred care. We pride ourselves on very high staff and resident satisfaction. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to work as Assistant Clinical Care Manager. This person will have the ability to undertake the Clinical Care Manager role in times of leave. The person is required to have sound clinical skills and will be committed to excellence in caring, will understand and promote Continuous Improvement and be keen to develop a working knowledge of the Aged Care Funding Instrument. To discuss this position contact Margaret Aldous, Chief Executive on 57613300. Applications by 17 December 2014 to: Julie Folan, Quality and Customer Services Manager, Cooinda Village, Benalla 3672 or juliefolan@cooindavillage.org.au
Galen Catholic College WANGARATTA
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3/4 days a week/exible We are a rapidly expanding law ďŹ rm with a vacancy at our Wangaratta ofďŹ ce to support our property, estates and wills litigation lawyer. May require occasional travel to Myrtleford. The role requires a friendly, professional and client-focused person with an eye for detail and a strong work ethic. Recent conveyancing, wills & estates experience will be highly regarded. Wage and hours negotiable with a minimum commitment of 3 days per week. Start early 2015. CV to Liz, liz@charlesmorgan.com.au or PO Box 255 Myrtleford 3737
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is seeking confident and enthusiastic casual wait staff with bar experience for restaurant and pub work for the summer season. Also casual kitchen chef required. Email resume info@theploughinn.com.au Phone Feona 0412 434 513.
Sawmill Manager Melbourne Experienced Saw Mill Manager required to manage day-to-day operations of modern Radiata Pine Sawmill and kilns, producing 70m3 p/day, located in Melbourne. Key Responsibilities: ‡ 6WDII OHDGHUVKLS PDQDJHPHQW DQG GHYHORSPHQW ‡ 0DQDJH :RUNSODFH +HDOWK 6DIHW\ UHTXLUHPHQWV ‡ 6XSHUYLVH PDLQWHQDQFH RI DOO SODQW DQG equipment ‡ 0DQDJH SURGXFWLRQ OHYHOV Ideal applicants will be experienced hands-on managers with: ‡ .QRZOHGJH RI HTXLSPHQW *LEVRQ FDUULDJH 0XOWL HGJHU *UH\ EHQFK *DV ILUHG 0DKLOG .LOQ ‡ 6XSHUYLVRU\ H[SHULHQFH LQ WKH VDZ PLOO LQGXVWU\ ‡ 0HFKDQLFDO FDSDELOLWLHV ‡ %DVLF FRPSXWHU VNLOOV ‡ +LJKO\ PRWLYDWHG WHDP SOD\HU ZLWK H[FHOOHQW FRPPXQLFDWLRQ RUJDQLVDWLRQDO OHDGHUVKLS VNLOOV <RX ZLOO EH UHZDUGHG ZLWK D FRPSHWLWLYH EDVH VDODU\ LQFHQWLYHV D YHKLFOH DQG SKRQH $SSO\ E\ VHQGLQJ \RXU UHVXPH WR Pauline Wilkinson, quoting Job: Saw Mill Manager, email: apply@meridianrecruitment. com.au Enquiries 0421 469 069.
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CATHEDRAL COLLEGE WANGARATTA A school of The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.)
Due to the continued growth of the College, applications are invited for the following full time positions commencing Term 1, 2015:
Materials Technology/ Outdoor Education Teacher This is an on-going position. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Principal, Mr Adrian Farrer on 5722 2144.
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ACNE is a skin condition that can affect anyone in any stage of life. Acne is commonly found in teenagers but can also affect adults. Self esteem, selfconfidence, and your general outlook on life can be affected when you have acne. Presenting in many forms, from oily skin to dry flaky skin, acne can mostly affect the face, but can also occur on the chest and upper back. Acne develops as a result of blockages in skin follicles, followed by the formation of a sebum (oil) and keratin plug. This plug enlarges as the sebum production increases with hormonal fluctuations resulting in acne. Treatment can vary according to individual needs; however a few simple guidelines can help alleviate acne symptoms. Hydration: drinking water to aid in removal of excessive oil, waste and toxins. Adequate hydration also helps moisten your skin which reduces the likelihood of your pores clogging. Add lemon juice to water for added flavour. Diet: Limit stimulants such as coffee, tea, cigarettes, and excessive sugar from sweets and soda. Not only do these
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REFRESHING: Washing your face and drinking plenty of water helps to keep your skin hydrated and acne free.
stimulants affect your entire body they also increase the secretion of sebum. Increasing fruits and vegetables in the diet will increase your antioxidant status and alkalise your body which will help your body heal. Cleanse: use a gentle cleansing product, preferably with as little additives and preservatives as possible, and follow with a toner and moisturiser. Ensuring that the products don’t contain astringents or oils. Moisturising hydrates the skin from the outside and helps protect the skin from environmental damage. Exercise: helps increase lymphatic flow and
circulation to the affected area, bringing immune products to help fight possible infection and aid in healing. Foods can also aid in healing and reduces the formation of acne. Try including as much of the following in your diet. t Oysters t Lean red meat t Eggs t Vegetables, try as many different colors as you can. t Fruits, variety is the key. t Whole grains, buckwheat, amaranth, brown rice, quinoa, millet, oats t Seeds, pumpkin etc t Legumes, chickpeas, black eyed peas, lentils etc t Spinach and salad greens.
LOOKS like Self-Managed Superannuation Funds are back in the limelight, especially where they are opting for geared property investments, and the risk of things going belly-shaped are very real. In an article published in the CPA journal, auditors are reporting they are seeing an increase in instances where people in their mid-50’s are attempting to “supercharge” their inadequate retirement savings by buying property through a SMSF in the hope that real estate prices will rocket. Chris Malkin, senior consultant auditor for Baumgartner Superannuation, suspects that a large proportion of these SMSF trustees are borrowing money against assets without comprehending the additional risks involved, including the possibility that the investment may fail, leading to a forced sale. “Property spruikers look upon SMSF’s as a pot of gold,” said Mr Malkin. It’s not difficult to understand why, he adds, given the high average balances in SMSF’s, plus their ability to borrow. Gearing allows an SMSF to invest in an asset which may otherwise be unobtainable. Fund earnings (income and capital gains) are concessionally taxed in the accumulation phase or savings phase, and are exempt from tax when backing the payment of a superannuation pension. However trustees have much to take into account, including strict conditions on SMSF borrowings, compliance with a funds mandatory investment strategy to provide for the superannuant’s retirement, and the potential consequences if a geared investment fails. Trustees should also be thinking about the transaction costs involved – which are particularly high when investing in property – and whether it is more tax effective in the circumstances to gear an investment in their own name. Of course, small to medium business owners often arrange for their SMSF to buy and gear their
By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT
kenclarke11@bigpond.com business premises for a range of reasons including tax-effectiveness, asset protection and estate planning. It is not necessarily more tax-effective to gear an asset such as property in a SMSF rather than another equity, such as a unit trust or joint venture, or in the SMSF trustees own name. But if the property is in the SMSF name, then as stated earlier, the fund earnings are taxed in a different way to that of other entities when it is in accumulation phase and tax free once the fund is backing a pension. It also means there will be no capital gains payable if an appreciating asset is sold once the SMSF has moved into a pension phase. In my reading, all of those who have made suggestions have stressed the need for all SMSF trustees to seek professional advice before they enter into a contract, as they all believe that there are many traps that trustees can fall into in making decisions. In Australia, SMSF trustees are legally required to prepare, implement and regularly review an investment strategy that has regard to the whole circumstances of their fund. This includes investment risks, likely returns, liquidity, investment diversity and the risks of inadequate diversity. But fund trustees who decide to acquire a geared property and have no other assets would not be breaching superannuation law in regard to diversity – provided the asset is within its investment strategy. It is crucial that a fund’s portfolio is sufficiently liquid to pay member retirement and death benefits when necessary. I hope I have impressed on you the necessity to seek professional advice from your accountant or financial advisor before making that decision to buy into property.
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