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Smart and sustainable By KYLIE WILSON NESTLED in a quiet rural setting on the outskirts of Wangaratta, the home of Kylie and Steve Murphy and their family not only affords comfortable family living, but is sustainable and energy efficient. Long committed to living a sustainable lifestyle, the Murphys will be opening their home, completed only last year, for the nation’s annual Sustainable House Day on Sunday, September 11. Kylie said that for the family, who previously lived in Kilmore, the construction of the home was a personal endeavour. The land was purchased in 2011, and the family moved to the area in 2013 and lived together in the living quarters of the property’s shed while Ovens and King Builders Wangaratta constructed their home. Kylie said that the home was designed to be a long term family dwelling and last her and Steve long into retirement. “We wanted to be able to retire and enjoy this block,” she said, stressing that living in a sustainable and energy efficient manner was very important to her family. “We also wanted to avoid paying high energy bills unnecessarily, and knowing that we’re not blowing resources.” Kylie urged anyone interested in sustainable living to come and visit the home. “It’s really good for people to see the different ways you can do sustainable living,” she said. The home is orientated to make the most favourable use of sunlight at all times of year, with Steve having calculated the size and height of the windows to maximise sunlight while minimising glare.
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Feeding rabbits RABBITS are an interesting animal in terms of their appetite and feeding requirements. Studies have shown that they have a sweet tooth and unfortunately this will lead them to preferentially eat foods that are not healthy for them over ones that are. In one study when presented with the choice of hay or a bowl of sugar, wild rabbits chose the sugar. As pet rabbit owners therefore we are responsible for providing them with the foods they require in the quantities they require them. The vast majority of a rabbit’s diet needs to be roughage. This can be grazing on grass or as is more often practical providing them with hay. Grass or pasture hay is recommended and lucerne hay should be avoided. Types of grass hay that are acceptable include timothy hay, wheaten hay or oaten hay. This hay should be
supplemented with fresh leafy greens and herbs to make up the other 20 per cent of the diet. A good rule of thumb is 1-2 packed cups of leafy greens per day per kilogram of bodyweight and 4 times as much of hay. Acceptable leafy greens include spinach, kale, broccoli, bok choy, cabbage, celery, endive, beetroot or carrot tops and dark leaved lettuce varieties. Herbs that can be used include parsley, coriander, dill, basil and mint. Apple and carrot should be used only as treats in very small amounts (1 tablespoon a day). One to two teaspoons of premium grade pellets (eg Oxbow brand) can be given also, but a full pellet diet is not healthy (not enough fibre). Many commercial rabbit feeds are unfortunately not properly nutritious for rabbits. Rabbits also like to chew on wood blocks that help to
maintain their dental health so a piece or two of untreated pine in their environment is helpful too. Things that need to be avoided include cereals, grains, nuts, corn, beans, peas, bread, sweets, sugar, breakfast cereal and chocolate. A properly balanced diet made up of 80 per cent hay or grass is essential to maintain the digestive health of the pet rabbit. Many problems that vets see rabbits for can be traced back to inappropriate feeding. Tim Craig BVSc, Warby St Vet Hospital
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Mia, a domestic mediumhair female cat who is white in colour and two years and 10 months old. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 5722 2874.
FRESH FROM THE GARDEN: Kylie Murphy likes to grow fresh produce to help feed the family.
Entrance air locks, heat exchanges and ceiling fans help keep internal temperatures moderate, while the home’s other energy efficient features include double glazed windows, LED lighting, and water efficient appliances for toilets, showers, dishwashers and more. The rear of the home is the venue for the family’s extensive garden, which features fruit trees, water efficient wicking vegetable beds, a spacious chicken enclosure and water tanks. All household water is recycled, treated and used on the garden. More than 100 of Australia’s best environmentally sustainable homes will open their doors to the public on Sustainable House Day on September 11. The national event will give people a rare view of exceptional
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LOOKS GOOD: The Rose River was looking fantastic last Sunday. How it looks this weekend for trout opening will be determined by how much rainfall we receive this week.
All set for trout opening G’DAY everybody, it is great to be back on board writing my weekly fishing report after a few months off during the quietest time of the year on the fishing calendar in North East Victoria. The new trout season opens this Saturday morning and I can’t wait. On the weekend I went for a lengthy drive around the region to look at the streams to see how they are holding up. As I type this report, all of the creeks and rivers are high with quite good clarity. A couple of creeks are off-colour, but on the whole most of the streams are looking great. They are high, and wading will be
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very difficult and quite dangerous in many areas. Early in spring I like using metallic bladed spinners such as Super Vibrax in silver and gold when targeting trout. Small minnows may work well also, provided there is not too much current. This weekend, anglers fishing with worms will have the best chance at catching a trout as there is still a lot of water flowing down the streams and the catchments are saturated. With more rainfall in the forecast for
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Hughes Implements, 1868 WANGARATTA’S first foundry began pouring metal on August 31, 1868. By the 1860s, farmers were opening up larger areas to wheat, and needed wider implements. They also needed stronger, more deeply penetrating implements to allow them to trench the land to plant out grapevines. Earth moving machines were also needed to make drains and ditches to control water runoff on their properties. Many of the implements used for all these purposes in the district came from the foundry and blacksmith shop of William Hughes of North Wangaratta.
HAPPY TOGETHER: Families enjoying the fresh snow at Hotham recently. PHOTO: Mark Tsukasov.
Spring onto the snowfields WHILE spring has finally arrived, there is still plenty to see and do at local snow resorts. On Saturday, September 3, Falls Creek will host the Bandwagon Banked Slalom event, one of the last events for this year’s Falls Freestyle Series. The event will be held on Falls Creek’s newly extended SX Course. Sunday, September 4 sees the Snow Trek and Travel Mini Series, the final opportunity this season for children to participate in racing at Falls Creek. The event is run by the Telemark Nordic Ski Club and more information is available on www. tsnc.com.au. At Mt Hotham, the Hotham Club Lodge Race will be held this Saturday, while on Sunday, the mountain will host the Hotham Junior Freeride Series – Slopestyle event, the second last in the series for this season. If helping raise money for charity is your thing, Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board will be holding their annual Fancy Dress Fun Walk on Wednesday, September 7. The event, which this year has the theme “All Colours Olympic�, sees people from all walks of life don their wackiest fancy dress to raise
money for Camp Quality. Over at Mt Buller, this Saturday will see the mountain host the ABOM Mogul Challenge, with mogul aficionados battling for a range of prizes. The Mt Buller community will also be hitting the slopes in school dresses on Wednesday September 7, in a bid to raise funds to help educate girls in Africa as part of Australian charity ‘One Girl’s’ annual ‘Do It In A Dress’ campaign, which calls on people all over the world to complete challenges in school dresses to raise awareness and much needed funds to educate girls across Africa. Mt Buller’s event, named ‘Shred In A Dress’ to reflect its snowsports focus, is now in its fourth year and more information is available on www. doitinadress.com/team/mount-buller. Mt Buffalo offers a host of family fun and snow activities for all visitors. For up to date information see: Falls Creek: www.skifalls.com.au Mt Hotham: www.hotham.com.au Mt Buller: www.mtbuller.com.au Mt Buffalo: parkweb.vic.gov.au
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Marketing OfďŹ cer Part-time permanent 16 hours per week The newly created role will market and communicate Alpine Health’s business and services to ensure their sustained success and growth. The successful applicant will be skilled in the design and management of marketing material and campaigns, skilled in the management of multi-media platforms, and have a strong ability to engage communities and workforce in the business of the organisation. Alpine Health is a progressive and signiďŹ cant health service in North East Victoria with a reputation for providing acute health, community and residential aged care, community health services, and nationally recognised education in an innovative, exible and responsive way. Join Alpine Health and enjoy contributing to the health of Alpine communities with a friendly, dynamic team. For further detail please contact Nick Shaw, Corporate Services Manager 03 5751 9356 or Trevor Marshall Community and Business Services Manager 03 5751 9360, or visit our website www.alpinehealth.org.au Applications close Friday 4th September 2016.
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Computing Today is a leading ICT service provider to businesses and organisations in the North East Victoria and Southern NSW region; and are in need for a person to join our Technical Support team and assist us grow in to the future. The position would ideally be filled by a person with strong technical and problem solving ability, a genuine interest in Information Technology, at least basic knowledge of the IT industry, and the desire to a long-term commitment to the industry. Applicants must have: ‡ $ FXUUHQW 'ULYHU¡V /LFHQVH ‡ 9&( OHYHO <5 RU HTXLYDOHQW VFKRROLQJ The successful applicants must be enthusiastic, able to communicate clearly and politely with clients, work well in a team environment and independently, be well presented and exude great work ethic and have a genuine passion to improve client businesses through the use of technology. Applicants of all experience levels are welcome. To apply for this position please email your resume and full details including name, address and phone number to careers@computingtoday.com.au and a position description can be IRUZDUGHG XSRQ UHTXHVW Applications close September 16, 2016.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Youth Outreach Worker Part-time position 0.8eft, Fixed Term (Wodonga) Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker/s Hours negotiable, 2.9eft available, Fixed Term (Wangaratta or Wodonga) Alcohol and Other Drugs Withdrawal Nurse Part-time position 0.6eft, Fixed Term (Wangaratta or Wodonga) Position descriptions and application details are available on our website www.gatewayhealth.org.au. Applications close 5pm Monday the 5th September 2016
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There’s room for optimism AS I write this week’s column, I wish to pause for a moment and congratulate Australia’s chef de mission Kitty Chiller on her performance over the last couple of weeks in Rio. I believe it was an exceptional achievement deserving of a gold medal. As we start to come out of what seems to have been the coldest and wettest winter in many years, I see some great positive signs for our agricultural industry in Asia and the Pacific. My reading during the week suggests that East Asian demand for Australia’s food and wine is set to put a smile back on the faces of many of our farmers. In the fickle business of farming, optimism is slowly returning. Incomes in Eastern Asia continue to rise, we have falling trade barriers and with our clean food reputation
By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT
kenclarke11@bigpond.com growing, there is increasing demand for red meat, wine and a wide range of other produce. Much of it is catering to the appetite of China’s emerging consumer class with broadening tastes for the food that is clean, green and above all safe to consume. In 2010, around one per cent of Australia’s exports went into China, but in 2015 that figure had risen to 11.5 per cent, even as the price of beef soared to a record A$19.16 a kilogram. And to think that we, living in
this great country of ours, complain about having to pay around $8.50 to $9 a kilo for a side of beef – with our producers claiming that price is too low anyway. Forecasters at the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Science (ABARES) expect the value of total beef exports to top A$9 billion in 2015/2016. As recently as 2012, they were barely half of this figure. But beef is not the only product that is booming in Asia. Shipment of bottled wine to China grew more than 60 per cent last year and large winemaker Treasury Wine Estates has estimated that Asia will be its biggest single source of profits in 2017. The drought in California and soaring global demand for almond milk has Australian producers shelling their nuts as fast as they can.
Honey producers are saying the bees are not buzzing quickly enough as sales are growing by 30 per cent a year in Asia. Producers are starting to reap the benefits after a few bad years since prices peaked in 2011. There is certainly some sort of a protein boom in Asia. These figures are impressionable, but this could just be the beginning of something big. A vast new pool of middleincome earners is emerging in China and the rest of Asia. The US-based Brookings Institution estimates this Asian middle class will reach 1.7 billion by the end of the decade and will virtually double to three billion by 2030. It means that we have an enormous market where people can now afford more and better
food – particularly protein rich meat and dairy products. If the current growth in food consumption in China is sustained for the next 15 years, then world production of beef and poultry will need to increase by five per cent, lamb and mutton by 17 per cent, fish by 30 per cent and pork in excess of 40 per cent. So what are we waiting for I wonder? Has the agricultural industry been listening to the signs, with grapes, cherries and the citrus fruits, oranges and lemons all being subject to increased volumes of supply to Japan, South Korea and China. I see a great opportunity for our political and business leaders to build on what we have and ensure we are in a position to supply the clean fresh and safe commodities that Asia is crying out for.
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