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Hearts and hands By KYLIE WILSON
ART OF GLASS:
Leisa Clarke, a glass artist from Beechworth, enjoys being involved with North East Artisans. PHOTO: Wendy Stephens
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IN many ways, it can often seem like our lives are dominated by mass produced items or digital, virtual clutter. But once you take the time to look, you can find spaces where time honoured artisanal skills are still valued and nurtured. One of the places where a range of the region’s artisans and artists have been drawn to is the North East Artisans (NEA). The group began in 2014 as a pop-up shop for Christmas, but by January 2015 a committee was formed and now the NEA provides a support network, exposure and display space for many artisans across the region, as well as opportunities for people to attend workshops and classes. While it is based in Benalla, NEA has members across the North East. “One of the things that has been quite wonderful since starting NEA, is the community that has been born,” said NEA’s Ruth Schloss. “Many of our artisans didn’t know each other before we started and now there are friendships where people support and encourage one another in their creative pursuits. “It’s been an amazing adventure over the last two years and we owe the continued success to all the volunteers who put in many hours in many ways.” Beechworth based glass artist Leisa Clarke is among the local members of the group. She has been creating art with glass for over 15 years – first with leadlighting, then creating art purely with glass. She makes a range of different pieces in her studio using various glass art techniques, ranging from plates and beads to intricately crafted picture pieces. “When you’re doing glass, it’s whatever takes your fancy,” Lisa said of her work. continued page |
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MONEY MATTERS
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ATO issues warning on contrived trust arrangements THE ATO has released a Taxpayer Alert cautioning against arrangements that minimise tax by creating artificial differences between the taxable net income and distributable income of closely held trusts. Deputy Commissioner Michael Cranston said the ATO is investigating arrangements where trustees are engineering a reduction in trust income to improperly gain favourable tax breaks, or sometimes pay no tax at all. “Trusts are an important structure used by many people appropriately and in accordance with the law,� Mr Cranston said. “Unfortunately we have seen some trustees enter into arrangements that create contrived differences between the trust net income and distributable income. “These trustees exploit the differences to have the net income assessed to individuals and businesses that pay little or no tax, and allow others to enjoy the economic benefits of the net income freeof-tax.� The ATO identified these arrangements through ongoing monitoring and reviews
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by the Trusts Taskforce, and continues to look for these arrangements using sophisticated analytics. “Ten of the cases we are examining show lost revenue of more than $40 million and go far beyond legitimate tax planning, raising a number of red flags. “We are looking closely to see if arrangements comply with trust law, constitute a sham, or are captured by antiavoidance provisions or integrity rules,� Mr Cranston said. The Trusts Taskforce was established in 2013 to undertake targeted compliance action against people involved in tax avoidance or evasion using trusts. Since this time, the ATO has raised $772 million in liabilities and collected $164.5 million. In addition to cash collected, assets of $55 million have been restrained under proceeds of crime legislation. Any taxpayer who has, or is thinking of, entering into a similar arrangement should seek independent advice, review their arrangement, or discuss their situation with the ATO on 1800 177 006 or at TrustRisk@ato.gov.au.
AN often overlooked plant that is easy to grow and a guaranteed performer, known for its brightly coloured flowers, is the nasturtium. Considered by some as old fashioned, this ornamental plant also has culinary and horticultural benefits. Tropaeolum better known as nasturtiums originated in South and Central America with around 80 species of both annual and perennial flowering plants. There are three commonly grown garden varieties in Australia; Tropaeolum majus, Tropaeolum nanum and Tropaeolum peregrinum. Nasturtiums are tough and flourish in hot, sunny conditions. They flower best in full sun, but still grow well in part shade. They tolerate a wide range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. Nasturtiums thrive on neglect and don’t require much fertilising. If too much nitrogen rich fertiliser or manure is applied, the plants will produce lots of green foliage and few flowers. Nasturtiums are easily grown from seed. Sow the seed directly into the garden as seedlings don’t transplant very well. In North East Victoria seeds can be sown from spring to early autumn. The seeds will germinate in two weeks and begin flowering after eight weeks.
Nasturtiums flower in summer and continue through autumn. To extend the flowering period, pick the flowers regularly. Nasturtium flower colours include shades of orange, red and yellow with single, semi double and double flowers. Nasturtiums are also edible, renowned for their strong peppery taste; the flowers, buds and leaves are all edible and high in vitamins A, C and D. Nasturtiums are also beneficial companion plants. They secrete a mustard oil, which many insects find attractive and are drawn to, luring pests away from more desirable plants. Planted near cabbages, they attract the cabbage white moth and near cucumbers and squash plants, they deter cucumber beetles. Nasturtiums also double as habitat for beneficial predatory insects like spiders and ground beetles. Some to try include: Tropaeolum majus - “Jewel of Africa�, “Cherry Rose�, “Blue Pepe�, “Empress of India�, “Gleam Moon�, “Gleam Scarlet�, “Gleam Double hybrids mix�. Tropaeolum nanum - “Jewel mix�, “Double Jewel Salmon�, “Peach Melba�, “Whirlybird Red�, “Whirlybird Mix�, and Tropaeolum peregrinum - “Canary Creeper�. Happy gardening.
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Stay vigilant against cataracts in your pet CATARACTS is a condition in dogs and cats which affects the lens of the eye and consequently their vision, just like in humans. The lens is a structure in the eye which is used as a focusing device. It is normally completely clear and is suspended just behind the pupil. While dogs’ and cats’ sense of smell is their primary sense, their vision is also important in how they interpret the world. Cataracts are a cloudiness or opacity of the lens which causes progressive vision loss. Therefore you will certainly notice a difference in your pets’ ability to navigate if their vision deteriorates due to cataracts. Cataracts can have many different causes. They are commonly inherited and can occur at a very young age in our pets. However, they are often seen developing in many geriatric patients.
They can be due to metabolic disorders like diabetes, due to trauma, or other diseases of the inner eye, such as glaucoma. Cataracts can be classified according to their stage of development. An ‘immature’ cataract is one that is not fully formed and the animal may still have vision in this eye. A ‘mature’ cataract is fully formed and the animal will have complete vision loss. A ‘hypermature’ cataract is where a mature cataract swells and causes leakage of protein from the lens. This causes inflammation within the eye and is very painful. The only effective treatment for cataracts involves surgery most commonly performed by a veterinary ophthalmologist. Surgical removal of the cataract can be very rewarding and return vision to affected eyes. However, it does come with
potential complications and should be considered carefully. Dogs and cats are amazingly resilient and do very well at home even with complete vision loss due to cataracts. It is important to remember that cloudiness of the eye may not only be cataracts, but a number of other eye conditions, some of which may need immediate attention. So if you believe your pet has developed cloudy eyes, a visit to your vet is recommended. Alistair Chatto, Veterinarian
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Snuggles, a desexed male, domestic longhair cat who is two years old and ginger/white in colour. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 5722 2874.
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“It’s been really rewarding. “With glass, it has a mood, and it changes, depending on the light.” She said she has found much community and encouragement from being involved with NEA, adding that it has even helped people with health issues find a creative and social outlet. “It ticks a lot of boxes,” Leisa said. “The North East has got an amazing range of very skilled and capable artists, who don’t always have an outlet. “It’s nice to be able to go out and talk to people who understand where you’re coming from.” Hailing from Glenrowan, Lise Darcy is a long established felt artist who sources all her fibres locally and works with a range of fibres, including wool, silks, yarns, mohair curls and more to create everything from bags to clothes, tea cosies and slippers. For her, the essence of her work is the joy she takes in combining the different fibres to create a unique,
handmade object. “Each piece turns out different, it’s incredible,” she said. “It’s keeping some of the old arts alive for the next generation. “It’s just wonderful to see handmade articles.” She said she learned a lot from fellow members of the NEA community. “We all learn from each other,” she said. The NEA has many plans for the future, including running workshops and events during the 2017 World Glider Championship, participating in the 2017 Wall to Wall Street Art Festival, and encouraging the artistic skills of a mixed group of both young and old people who are socially and economically disadvantaged in their upcoming “Door of Hope” project, just to name a few. More information on NEA is available on www.northeastartisans. org/ or on the group’s Facebook page.
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Location: SEASON TO OPEN: Murray cod season runs from December 1 and runs until August 31. It is the anglers’ responsibility to know the rules and fish within them. Here is a lovely 81cm Murray cod caught (and released) by Sandy Hector in the Wangaratta area last season.
Murray cod season to open BANG - Just like that it’s Murray cod season. Tomorrow marks the start of the Victorian and NSW Murray cod season. South Australia has to wait another month. Most of the waterways across North East Victoria are looking OK. They’re not perfect, but they’re in pretty good shape. Water clarity appears to be fine in most creeks and rivers, however, they are a little higher than usual for this time of the year. Sadly much of the lower reaches of the Ovens River remain locked up. It doesn’t seem like all that long ago that we were smart enough to make our own decisions with regards to driving along bush tracks,
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but now the same government that wants one million people fishing has locked access to large sections of great fishing water for “public safety” reasons. Soon we won’t be allowed to leave our homes without wrapping ourselves up in bubble wrap. I am typing this report on Sunday afternoon, so hopefully by Thursday the river that I have grown up on will be all safe again…and unlocked. We live in hope. With the weather forecast to
be quite stable all week, and the rivers and creeks looking OK, I am expecting there to be some good cod fishing early in the season. All the usual Murray cod fishing techniques should work at this time of the year - bait, lures, flies etc… December is my favourite month of the year to fish in North East Victoria as the trout in the streams are still usually quite active, the Murray cod are usually at their peak in the Wangaratta area and both English and Golden perch are usually biting well in most waterways. Good luck to everybody heading out on opening morning, and good luck to all competitors in this year’s Cod Classic at Lake Mulwala on the weekend.
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Trolls [G] THIS holiday season, enter a colourful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have trolls in their stomach.
THERE are many reasons that a couple may take longer to become pregnant with some common causes of infertility including blocked tubes, endometriosis, issues with sperm quality or a woman having issues with ovulation. Often though, couples present at our clinic with a diagnosis of ‘unexplained infertility’. This means that the above causes have been ruled out, but a couple is still having trouble with conception, despite regular unprotected intercourse. There are many studies suggesting that our modern lifestyle with our poor diet, nutritional deficiencies, stress, and lack of exercise, weight gain, illness, toxin exposure and increasing parental age is contributing to many of our fertility issues. This is where natural medicine does its best work. When presented with a case of unexplained infertility, our naturopaths start to investigate further, looking for nutritional deficiencies,
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A healthy body is a fertile body BY NATUROPATHS SOPHIE LORBACK AND BELINDA MCPHERSON (BHSCI. NATUROPATHY)
a body system that is weak or compromised or how much stress is interfering with the hormonal cascade thus preventing or delaying ovulation. Most women will put enormous efforts into improving their diet and alcohol intake once they discover they are pregnant, but few are aware of the positive effects that diet and lifestyle can play in increasing fertility as well as conceiving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy and birth outcome. So, just as we plan and commit to a wedding or buying a new house, we can also put our resources and efforts into planning for having a baby. Did you know that it takes up to 4 months to mature an egg prior to ovulation and also for sperm to develop and mature? The good news is that during this 3-4 months,
there is so much a couple can do to improve ovulation, general health, nutritional quality of the egg and sperm, reduce stress and balance hormones. Preconception care ensures that we pass on the best genetic material to our children and greatly increases a couple’s chances of conception, either naturally or in conjunction with IVF practices. Our naturopaths encourage couples having trouble with falling pregnant to treat their body as though they are already pregnant 3-4 months before they actually become pregnant. We aim to work with you to identify key issues with your fertility, track your ovulation and menstrual cycle, balance hormones and help you to build up your nutritional reserves through tailoring a diet and supplement plan.
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Federation banquet, 1900 WITH Federation almost a reality, a banquet was given in Corowa on November 30, 1900. The Corowa venue was to celebrate a breakthrough in negotiations between the separate states which came at a conference in Corowa in 1893, when Dr Quick, the delegate from Bendigo, presented the motion which was considered to be the turning point in the battle to achieve an agreement to federate.
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WITH summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to think about nutritional food swaps and lighter meal options. This recipe, which makes two wraps and is created by Susie Burrell, is designed to contain less hidden salt and preservatives than some other wraps. Method 1. Combine mayonnaise and chili sauce and set aside. 2. Spray a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add ham and cook stirring for 2 minutes. Remove from pan and cover with foil to keep warm. 3. Place eggs, milk, chives and pepper in a bowl and whisk until combined. Add to frying pan, reduce heat slightly and cook for about 2 minutes or until egg is set around the edges, then stir gently with a wooden spoon until almost set. Stir in cheese. Turn off heat. 4. Heat wraps in the microwave on high for 15 seconds or until just
warm. Spread wraps with mayonnaise mixture, top with spinach, ham and egg, then roll up to enclose filling.
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Concert Sunday 4th December, 2016 2.30pm - 4pm at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre The Choir will be accompanied by Glenise Williams on The Steinway Ruth HillNoble is our Musical Director Please join the Choir after the concert for a cup of tea/coffee and Christmas cake. (Gold Coin Donation)
Tickets - Adults - $15, Children/Students (under 15) - $6 Bookings: Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Edgars Newsagency www.wangarattapac.com.au
INGREDIENTS
THE combination of warmer days and a good dose of rain have sent the vegie patch into overdrive. Now that summer has finally arrived the tomatoes have come alive after weeks of inertia and are reaching for the sky, while the peas are powering and the beans have gone berserk. The peas that had limped along seem to be climbing a foot a day and as fast as we can harvest, more flowers and pods appear. They are one of those crops that are hard to keep up with but well worth the effort, tasting miles better than their frozen, or heaven forbid, tinned counterparts. While the canned version should be banned, fresh is definitely best and both these Snow and Sugar Snaps can be eaten heated or raw, pod and all. They were great blanched for a second, splashed with
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Sous Chef Gapsted Wines is currently seeking a Sous Chef who is dedicated, passionate and a hardworking professional.
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Putting the art into artificial intelligence WITH CHRIS FEBVRE, NEM CREATIVE DESIGNER cfebvre@nemedia.com.au
‘WILL I dream?’ asked SAL-9000, the computer AI from 2010: The Year We Make Contact. If you’re a little bit odd like me, you may have wondered if computers might be able to dream and create works of art. Well, it turns out they can, and their art and dreams are weirder than one could have guessed. Using a convolutional neural network, which is a network based around the organisation of an animal neural network, an AI program’s ‘neurons’ respond to stimuli using a method of mathematical approximation, which in turn assigns a definition to the image. This process is what allows computers to perform facial recognition in images, a task that has become widely used in social media platforms. But a program developed by Google known as ‘Deep Dream’ takes this process further. Once deep dream is shown an image, it is tasked with running its program in reverse, being asked to alter the original image so that a given output is amplified (eg the one for faces or certain animals) and becomes more pronounced. In other words, it’s a computer’s version of abstract art, where form and feature is exaggerated and distorted. But if the process is taken even further, the images become so surrealist in their composition that they’d make Salvidor Dali proud. The reason for this is that, in just
ELECTRIC DREAMS: The surreal fever-dream artwork of Google’s ‘Deep Dream’ demonstrates just how far artificial intelligence has come. the same way humans have evolved, Deep Dream was originally designed to recognise patterns and assign meaning, and for that reason, it suffers from, (or perhaps is gifted with) a very human trait known as pareidolia - a propensity for seeing familiar patterns where none actually exist. So if you ask Deep Dream to interpret a plate of spaghetti enough times, eventually it will start rendering it with eyeballs and animal faces - which is both horribly
disturbing and completely amazing at the same time. But Deep Dream’s purpose isn’t just to create trippy pictures. As computer scientists experiment with the software, they are better able to assess and understand just how a computer ‘thinks’, and as a result, they are able to create complex and intuitive artificial intelligence that resembles more closely the way a human mind works. A recent example of this is another of Google’s Deep Mind
experiments known as ‘Alpha Go’ - an artificial intelligence designed to play the game ‘Go’. ‘Go’ is an ancient Chinese game that is similar to ‘Tic Tac Toe’ but infinitely more complex, with more board configurations than there are atoms in the universe. As a result of this, it was held that no computer would ever be able to beat a human player, yet Google and AlphaGo have this year defeated the world’s number one champion ‘Go’ player, Lee Sedol.
Alpha Go achieved this not by being programmed with every individual board configuration, but instead by an algorithm that finds its moves based on knowledge previously ‘learned’ by machine learning - specifically by an artificial neural network similar to Deep Dream - and by extensive training, both from human and computer play. If that sounds to you like a very human method of thought and learning, you’d be right.
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Lifestyle a question of balance FOR Bright resident James Davidson, maintaining his fitness and overall wellbeing is a matter of balance. A marketing manager at Bright Brewery, he said he is surrounded by temptation every day, but he regards his dietary intake as a simple matter of “energy in versus energy out”. “Generally, my diet is as low in sugar as possible and I avoid processed foods and fast foods, but I do allow myself to indulge at times… because life is to be enjoyed, so why deny yourself the little things that bring you pleasure? “I know that everything I consume in food and drink I need to work off, whether it’s through planned or incidental exercise. “As long as it’s all in balance,” he said. Cycling is a big part of his everyday routine. “Ever since my school years I’ve been a recreational cyclist, riding to school each day then occasionally commuting to work on my bike when I lived in Melbourne. “Sometimes on the weekends I would go for rides on rail trails and along the bay, but riding was always a casual thing and never something that really challenged my health levels. “When I moved to Bright, I jumped on a road bike for the first time as a way to meet more locals, maintain my fitness and enjoy the fantastic cycling lifestyle and challenges that Bright and the High Country offers.” He became more serious about his road cycling a year ago, and said “it has been a quick and steep learning curve given the mountains that surround Bright”. “However, that learning has been made very easy by the fellow cyclists I ride alongside in the regular morning bunch rides,” he said. “There’s a social ride almost every morning and afternoon of the week in Bright, which anyone is welcome to join, and you’ll find yourself riding alongside both former and current professional riders who are fantastic teachers. “I aim to road ride three mornings a week with the 6am bunch, and then get out on my mountain bike a couple of afternoons each week to explore the endless network of trails around Bright. “I only recently started mountain biking
STAYING ACTIVE: Cycling, such as participating in the recent Bright 24 Hour Mountain Bike Race, is a cherished pastime for Bright man James Davidson. PHOTO: Outer Image Collective
and quickly discovered how differently it works your body compared to road cycling and how seriously fun it can be tearing down dirt trails. “And now it offers much more variation with how I can exercise. “Essentially, I aim to do some level of exercise every week day.”
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Bowen therapy an holistic approach DO you snore or grind your teeth at night? Bowen therapy can help, according to Christos Miliankos and the team at North East Naturopathic Group. “Bowen therapy offers a non-invasive, holistic approach to pain relief and healing,� Mr Miliankos said. “We use small measured moves over muscles, tendons and ligaments which stimulates the body’s energy and activates its healing capacity. “This gives the brain a message to heal a particular area and achieve balance and lasting relief.� He added that Bowen therapy is able to assist a range of acute and chronic conditions and is particularly beneficial for those seeking assistance with mobility issues, physiology, pain relief, stress relief and general wellbeing. “In the case of headaches and migraines, not only does it help to relieve the severity of the pain, it also helps to target the cause of the issue. “The causes of headaches are varied and require different approaches. “In Bowen Therapy we have a wonderful head procedure which helps to relieve headaches, however, then we try to address the source of the headaches. “Tension headaches often begin at the back of the head or neck. “Sinus headaches are particularly prominent this time of year and are generally focused around nasal congestion and eye area. “Migraines are much more severe and often include nausea and/or vomiting or sensitivity to light and sound. “The Bowen technique can help address many of these types of headache.� What to expect during a Bowen therapy consultation During a consultation, North East Naturopathic Group take a detailed patient history, along with an assessment of the presenting condition. The therapist will begin a series of gentle movements across the fascia. The practitioner will then leave the body to respond to the treatment and commence its own healing process before continuing with further moves. Why Bowen therapy? “Bowen therapy is a gentle, remedial body technique and is considered beneficial and suitable for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly,� Mr Miliankos said. “Bowen therapy can also produce effective results for a wide range of ailments and conditions. “Bowen therapy is considered a holistic medicine or treatment that considers the whole body and underlying causes rather than just the symptoms. “Therefore, Bowen therapy treats the overt symptoms such as pain as well as providing a range of other health benefits such as improved physical and emotional health, increased energy, improved circulation, lymphatic drainage and detoxification, stress relief and more. “If you are looking for a gentle and natural therapy that works on your body’s own ability to heal, why not try Bowen therapy for long-lasting results and improved physical and emotional health?� Call Christos or Jo at North East Naturopathic Group on (03) 5722 2889.
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Food insecurity has ‘whole of life’ impact WHEN you can’t afford to eat a healthy diet, you eat what you can afford. Not having ongoing access to a healthy diet makes you food insecure. David Butt, CEO of the National Rural
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Help to cope during difficult times SOMETIMES, due to circumstances that are often beyond your control, your life is thrown into tumult. Maybe someone dear to you has died; maybe a parent or partner has been diagnosed with a debilitating illness or dementia; maybe you are lonely and long for life to be different. You may feel that you have no one to turn to who can help you through that rough patch in your life. Maybe you don’t want to trouble your friends, or you want someone a bit removed from your situation to talk to. This is where the role of a counsellor – such as Anne Riddell from Wangaratta’s Still Waters Counselling – comes in. “A counsellor is someone impartial, independent and who will listen to your story without making judgement, who will walk with you through this part of your life’s journey, assisting you in finding coping strategies and helping you towards a happier life experience,” she said. At Still Waters Counselling, Anne offers counselling for grief and loss, support for carers, life transitions, relationships and general stress and anxiety. She counts it as a privilege to be able to partner with her clients and allow them a safe place to express their feelings and emotions, and is delighted when they feel able to cope on their own. She came to counselling after many years working in secretarial and administration roles in the legal profession, manufacturing and the public sector. She holds a Diploma of Counselling and a Certificate IV in Government (Administration), is a Level 1 member of the Australian Counselling Association and is bound by their code of ethics. She is also a volunteer with the Australian Red Cross, leads a ladies Bible study group, enjoys patchwork and quilting and “attempting to maintain some order” in her garden. Still Waters Counselling is located at Shop 4a in the first floor at the Strand Arcade, 21 Reid Street, Wangaratta. For more information about Still Waters Counselling and the services offered, visit still-waters-counselling. weebly.com or find them on Facebook.
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Keeping track of health issues online A NEW online interactive map of health in Australia, ‘Australia’s Health Tracker by Area’ has been hailed as a welcome step forward in highlighting areas for attention in health, as well as areas that could act as examples to follow, according to the nation’s leading public healthcare body, the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA). ‘Australia’s Health Tracker by Area’ was released last week by the Australian Health Policy Collaboration at Victoria University, Melbourne, which developed the product with the Public Health Information Development Unit at Torrens University, South Australia. “This new digital platform provides instant mapping and localised data on deaths, for example from cancer, cardiovascular disease and suicide, as well as localised estimates of chronic diseases such as diabetes, and health risk factors such as overweight and obesity, high blood pressure and risky alcohol consumption,� said AHHA chief executive Alison Verhoeven. “The usefulness of data like these is that we can focus on areas where, for instance, the prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes is unexpectedly high, and then look into reasons why this might be occurring in that area and similar locations. “From this, governments and other
stakeholders can make informed policy choices in terms of fixing this population health issue.� This kind of data mapping can also be used by Primary Health Networks to determine, at quite a fine geographic level, what is going on health-wise in various communities within their overall areas of responsibility, so that they can take appropriate action from an informed perspective, including where to target their various services. Ms Verhoeven said that while the geographical data was very welcome in providing snapshots of people’s health and risk factor profiles within areas, further insights could be gained if more comprehensive data on primary health care activity and services within areas were available. “Accordingly, we urge the Australian Government, in cooperation with the state and territory governments, to accelerate the funding, development and collection of better national data on general practice and associated primary health care activities at this local level,� said Ms Verhoeven. “Governments have said many times over several years that this kind of information was ‘in the pipeline’, but to date we simply do not have it.� For more information on the AHHA, visit ahha.asn.au.
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Yoga helping both mind and body HAVING recently made the treechange from Melbourne to Wandiligong, yoga teacher Emily Rose is looking forward to sharing the benefits of yoga with North East residents. She first began practicing yoga at university in the UK over 16 years ago, and over the years has practised many different disciplines, including iyengar, ashtanga, vinyasa, hot yoga, yin and restorative yoga. She is officially launching on December 10 and her schedule includes regular evening classes in Wandiligong, as well as in Bright’s Sommer Park on weekend mornings. She specialises in vinyasa yoga, but will be offering workshops, prenatal yoga and retreats in the future. “My focus for retreats is getting people more connected to their bodies and minds, to each other and to nature,� Ms Rose said. “I love the physical side of yoga and the ease and wellbeing that I feel after practicing postures but I also love that while on the mat you can often gain deep insights about yourself off it. “As well as improving strength, flexibility and ability to deal with stress, the techniques of yoga help to develop happiness and wellbeing, selfawareness and inner peace and help us to be kinder to ourselves, others and the environment.� Emily trained as a Mindful Yoga teacher at Grass Roots Yoga Studio in St Kilda, Melbourne. She is registered with Yoga Alliance AustraliaŽ (200 Hour RYT) and has since then completed further study in pre and post natal yoga, vinyasa, restorative and yin yoga. She continues to expand her knowledge through study in anatomy and physiology, energetic practices and mindfulness meditation. Emily has diverse influences, from Taoist forms of movement such as Tai Chi to different meditation techniques, including Indigenous Australian earth focused meditation. Her current teachers include Jenni MorrisonJack, Simon Borg-Olivier, Sarah Powers, Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. More information is available on www. emilyroseyoga.com, or find Emily on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.
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Beetroot brownies and pumpkin fries: the new vegie options BEETROOT brownies, pumpkin fries and green bean omelettes may sound out of the ordinary, but the vegetable industry hopes that these unique meal options could soon be making their way onto more Australian plates. Following recent research commissioned by Horticulture Innovation Australia that investigated opportunities for more vegetable meal occasions, the industry has been armed with a collection of meal ideas that put vegetables front and centre and range from the wholesome to the indulgent. “The great thing about vegetables is their versatility – when they can be eaten raw or cooked, and they have such a wide range of flavours, it’s easy to find a quick and easy option to make everyday meals that little bit healthier by adding a serve of vegetables,�
said AUSVEG spokesperson Dimi Kyriakou. “There are a wide range of every-day meal options that already place vegetables in the middle of the plate, from capsicum omelettes for breakfast to carrot cake for dessert. “These old favourites offer a great jumping-off point for new meal ideas.� AUSVEG is the leading horticultural body representing Australia’s vegetable and potato growers. The research performed by Horizon suggests that the best options either link new ideas for using vegetables to existing eating habits, highlight new options for eating vegetables using regular cooking techniques, or remind consumers of what they already know but may forget when they’re in the kitchen. “The key to connecting with consumers is to suggest
meals that combine new ideas with old habits, and show how easy it is to introduce vegetables into what they’re already eating,� said Ms Kyriakou. “Some of the ideas with the most potential for increasing consumption are simple solutions, like adding grated carrot into a burger or throwing chopped broccoli into a frittata. Others bring veggies into meals where consumers might not usually consider them an option, such as beetroot brownies or capsicum sorbet.� “If the industry can get these ideas to consumers at the key decision-making points of their food purchases, and arm them with the know-how to try out these recipes, this research offers a great opportunity to introduce new vegetable consumption occasions into Australian households.�
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There’s hidden kilojoules in alcohol CANCER Council Victoria is urging drinkers to beware of the hidden kilojoules in alcoholic beverages, as new figures reveal a few drinks after work could equal half a day’s energy intake. An analysis of popular alcoholic drinks by Cancer Council Victoria has found that some drinks exceed 1000kJs each – similar to a slice of takeaway pizza or a Mars Bar. LiveLighter Campaign manager and accredited practicing dietitian Alison McAleese said many people don’t realise that alcohol is high in kilojoules and can lead to weight gain. Excessive consumption of alcohol, and being overweight or obese, are both factors that may increase an individual’s risk of cancer. “Just one can of rum and cola or vodka and citrus contains around 1000kJ – if you’re having four or more of these on a night out, you’re adding a whopping 4000kJs to your diet. “That’s almost half the daily intake of the average Australian adult,� Ms McAleese said. “To put it into perspective, 4000kJs is the equivalent of eating either 20 chicken nuggets, 12 chocolate Paddle Pop ice-creams, three and a half cheeseburgers or five bowls of Froot Loops with milk. “Most people wouldn’t dream of eating such an excessive amount of junk food, yet many would easily drink the equivalent on a night out.� The Cancer Council Victoria analysis looked at the amount of kilojoules per serve in popular varieties of wine, beer, cider and premix spirits. While premix spirits and cider were
found to be the worst for our waistlines, beer and wine can also add several hundred extra kilojoules to our diets. A full-strength stubby of beer contains as much as 640kJ, which is around the same amount of kilojoules as a deep fried dim sim. A 500mL bottle of cider meanwhile contains up to 875kJ, which is almost equal to the kilojoules in a traditional cinnamon Krispy Kreme donut. “It’s easy to see how the kilojoules from alcohol can quickly add up over the course of a night, a week or a month,� Ms McAleese said. “In fact, drinking just one stubby of beer a day could lead to around 5kg of weight gain in a year. “Alcohol is high in kilojoules and also increases your risk of cancer. “If you choose to drink, consume it occasionally and in small amounts.� Cancer Council Victoria head of prevention Craig Sinclair said six in 10 Victorian adults are drinking at levels that put them at risk of long-term harm. “People who drink more than two standard drinks a day are risking more than just weight gain in the long-term,� Mr Sinclair said. “There is strong evidence that alcohol is linked to cancer of the mouth, throat, oesophagus, stomach, liver, bowel and female breast. “More than 3200, or 2.8 per cent, of the cases of cancer in Australia in 2010 were attributed to alcohol consumption and 3900 to overweight or obesity. “Making simple lifestyle changes to reduce alcohol consumption and weight gain will help to prevent cancers attributed to alcohol and obesity.�
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Young female drinkers face 35 per cent higher breast cancer risk NEW research by Cancer Council Victoria has found that limiting alcohol intake before a woman’s first pregnancy may reduce their risk of breast cancer later in life. The study adds to the growing body of evidence linking alcohol consumption with cancer and is a reminder for women to be particularly mindful of their intake during early adulthood, says Cancer Council. The new research found that drinking between the age of 15 and the first pregnancy is associated with a 35 per cent increase in breast cancer risk when compared with those who do not drink. Overall, women who drink before pregnancy have a 1 in 7 chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer, while women who do not drink before pregnancy have a 1 in 9 chance of the disease. The researchers came to this conclusion by looking at the alcohol intake of 13,630 women who had their first pregnancy at age 20 or later. “These findings suggest that limiting alcohol consumption before first pregnancy may decrease an individual’s risk of breast cancer later in life,” said Dr Harindra Jayasekara, the study’s lead researcher. “Other studies have shown pregnancy can reduce an individual’s risk of breast cancer because it makes the breast tissue less susceptible to carcinogens in alcoholic beverages.” Study supervisor Professor Dallas English said there are many reasons why alcohol consumption before pregnancy may lead to an increase in breast cancer risk. “One possible explanation is that between menarche and first pregnancy, the developing breast tissue is more vulnerable to carcinogens in alcohol,” he said. Cancer Council Victoria CEO Todd Harper said that these findings are a reminder to everyone, not just young women, to limit their alcohol consumption to cut their cancer risk. “Cutting back on alcohol consumption throughout life will reduce your risk of developing other cancers, in addition to female breast,” Mr Harper said. “Alcohol consumption is linked with 3200 cases of cancer of the mouth, throat, oesophagus, liver, bowel and female breast in Australia each year. “This study is a reminder that everyone who chooses to drink alcohol should limit their alcohol consumption during early adulthood and throughout life. “Drinking less alcohol will reduce your risk of cancer.” For more information and tips for drinking less visit cancervic.org.au/ avoid-alcohol.
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TAKE THE PLUNGE: YMCA’s Bec Pople (at rear) keeps a watchful eye on her children (from left) Charlotte, Harry and Jack as they jump in the pool at Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
LOCAL parents are being urged to enrol their children in school holiday swimming lessons this January, with the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (WISAC) holding an intensive five day program from January 9-13. Bec Pople, who recently took over the role of aquatic program coordinator at the centre, said she firmly believed in the value of water education for children, not only to keep them safer in and around water, but also to encourage the social and fitness benefits of the pastime. All her children – Charlotte (aged 10), Harry (8) and Jack (5) have had various forms of water familiarisation and lessons from as early as six months old, and are now all very enthusiastic swimmers. “It’s vital to get children involved in swimming lessons,” she said. “It’s a life skill that they are learning. “Our key focus is to provide students with the opportunity to gain vital water safety skills to help keep them safe in all aquatic environments. “Kids experience so many different environments around the water over the summer holidays, including rivers, beaches, lakes and backyard swimming pools. “We want to help them prepare for any potential dangers they may experience. “We find a lot of people will cancel their kids’ swimming lessons in summer – this is the crucial time kids should remain in lessons. “We urge parents to keep their children’s water safety skills a priority.” She said that the January classes will include five daily 45 minute intensive lessons that will be taught by qualified AUSTSWIM instructors. Fees for the January classes are just $65 per child. WISAC centre details are available on www.wangaratta. ymca.org.au. For more information, or to book your child into the lessons, call WISAC on (03) 5722 1723.
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