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WHAT'S ON August 1 - 30 Great South Coast Small Business Festival Business owners across all industries, start-ups and those thinking of getting into business will benefit from the huge range of events. Gain new knowledge, learn new skills, network and help your business prosper! www.business.warrnambool.vic.gov.au
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Monday, August 8 - 9.30am o2 Bizfest Be inspired and learn from successful local business people at the region’s biggest professional development event. Guest speakers include Emma Welsh and Tom Griffith from juice and health food empire ‘Emma and Tom’. Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool www.o2bizfest.co Wednesday, August 10 - 6.30pm Business in Heels The region’s leading women’s networking group will hear from police detective Narelle Fraser, who’ll candidly share how she dealt with the highs and lows of police life. Pickled Pig, Warrnambool. www.businessinheels.com Friday, August 26 Eddy Boyd This indie/blues rocker will perform his latest releases at The Loft in Warrnambool as part of his national tour. Tickets from www.theloftbar.com.au Monday, September 5 - Monday, October 3 ‘Elevate Your Performance’ Course If you’re serious about launching a career as a director, or enhancing your knowledge, this Company Director’s Course is where you need to be. Deakin University, Waurn Ponds. www.companydirectors.com.au
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Book Launch Local author Lorraine Smith will launch and sign her latest book ‘Journey of a Lost Manuscript’ – a true story about how she found a 16th century manuscript and the fascinating journey she took to discover its origin. Warrnambool Books, Fairy Street. Saturday, September 17 Robbie Williams Tribute Fans of the UK’s cheeky singer will love the energetic performance by Australia’s number one tribute artist, Louie Lee Feltrin when he takes to the stage at the Highline Bar, Warrnambool. Tickets at the door. www.thewhalershotel.com.au
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OUR COVER SHOT
Front cover (l to r): Lyn Mast, Guy Hammerton, Jarrod Hawker, Gypsy Spelling. Venue: Highline Bar, Warrnambool. Photographer: Glen Watson
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Until September 25 Streeton Exhibition Hamilton Gallery presents a small suite of paintings depicting the Western District by Australian landscape artist Arthur Streeton. 107 Brown Street. www.hamiltongallery.org
FROM OUR PUBLISHER “If you do not create change, change will create you.” – Unknown
Have you ever wanted to completely reinvent yourself? To change the way you do things, maybe set the bar a little higher for yourself, or even alter the way you look? Well, that’s exactly what we’ve had the chance to do here at BizHQ. After many months of excited behind-the-scenes planning, researching, debating and designing, our team is delighted to now unveil our transformed ‘bizmag’! The transition from SouthwestBIZ to bizmag reflects the new directions in which publishing is heading. It also reflects a gradual, but important shift in the ways in which you see us. My personal thanks to those who took the time to complete our readership survey. The results yielded some great intelligence, all of which has helped to shape our new direction. New beginnings This change process started for us many months ago. Mounting interest from beyond southwest Victoria and our growing online presence means our reach now stretches far beyond our geographic region.
We are also highly attuned to the need to keep evolving and to ensure we provide a relevant, contemporary and super-effective vehicle for our advertisers and supporters. And let’s face it – a change really is as good as a holiday! We have positively revelled in the chance to explore new designs, new content, new everything! This process has left us feeling utterly energised and excited about the future. Quality is beautiful! One of my personal favourite mantras is “quality never goes out of style”. It would be easy to give into the temptation to cut corners, shave a bit off here and there. But in truth, none of us would really have felt “right” putting our names to something that wasn’t a genuine reflection of our values. Instead, we have carefully crafted what we belief is a beautiful and thoroughly “worthy” publication. It’s fresh. It’s fun. It’s utterly gorgeous! And it’s still all about you. We so hope you love what we have created. Because we have loved creating it for you.
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THINGS WE LOVE
Timber Ties
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Never have floppy tie troubles again with a Peggy & Finn timber bow tie! Just in time for Father’s Day, these quirky handcrafted hardwood Jarrah ties are finished with an elegant denim centerpiece. Also perfect for the groovy groom and his sidekicks. Made in Jan Juc from the finest recycled timber. Find them at Great Ocean Road Gifts, Torquay or www.peggyandfinn.com.au RRP: $49.95 (junior), $79.95 (men).
Candle Bliss THE GULLIES
Kennedys Creek brothers Joe and Jorge Gardner (Red Eagle, The Strides) have released their self-titled CD as The Gullies. Written and performed entirely by the duo and featuring Warrnambool muso John Hudson on pedal steel, the nostalgic Americana Folk album is just what you need for your next road trip. RRP $10. Purchase from Pop Up Records or www.gullies.bandcamp.com/releases
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What does one do with surplus goat milk? Use it to make divine-smelling, decadent candles of course! Purnim West farmer Melissa Lewis has released a range of Miss Liss hand-poured soy pasteurised goats milk candles, all packaged up in an attractive copper hexagonal pot. The range includes Coconut & Lime, Chamomile & Grapefruit, Tangy Citrus and Cool Peony. At Miss Kit and Go Vita, Warrnambool. RRP: $35 (small), $49 (large).
THINGS WE LOVE
EXPRESSO HIT ‘Lucy’, the little laneway bar in Ozone Walk, Warrnambool, has the hottest revolving cocktail list in town, plus boutique beer and cider. The intimate gathering place is known for its lounge vibe and laneway charm; perfect for an after-work wind down or a chilled night with friends. We are loving the rich and creamy Brightbird Espresso Martini, shaken to perfection! Find them on Facebook @ Lucy 3280.
PIG ON A PIZZA
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We’re in a frenzy over the Otway Cider Pig pizza cooked in the wood fire oven by the crew at Mister Brightside. First they slow cook Otway pork for 18 hours in apple and pear cider and then they serve it up with caramelised onion, scalloped potato and apple marmalade. Follow your nose to 84 Banyan Street, Warrnambool. www.misterbrightsidewoodfiredpizza.com.au
When a Spectrum Books customer found a 16th century manuscript in a copy of Alice in Wonderland, store owner Lorraine Smith was compelled to pin-point its origin. Her investigations were so fascinating that she documented them in Journey of a Lost Manuscript. Written in narrative style and entertaining the reader with its down-to-earth candour, the true story systematically describes how the Elizabethan document got from Yorkshire to Warrnambool. Buy it at Spectrum Books or Warrnambool Books. RRP: $34.95.
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 Gypsy Spelling at his home-based instrument tattoo business Double Bass Tattoo in Warrnambool.
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HOME BASE
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Sometimes a chilled out, home studio is just what artists need to channel their creativity.
Building a new business can be a slow and steady process and most entrepreneurs hedge their bets and start from home. Not only does this option keep overheads to a minimum, it affords people the chance to consult and create out of hours, whilst they maintain their ‘day job’ or balance family life. And, for some small business owners, operating from a private residence can even give them an edge over their competitors. For Guy Hammerton of UltraSonique, operating his recording studio from his Warrnambool home means he can work during the day in local retail and build his business at night and during weekends. He believed some artists preferred the relaxed environment of a home-based professional studio. “It can be expensive for artists to record in a commercial recording studio,” said Guy. “It can cost around $600 just to record one song. With my set-up they can access the full skills of a qualified sound engineer and the right equipment at the fraction of the price.” Guy said his clients liked the chilled-out creative process at his intimate studio and felt like they “didn’t have to watch the clock.” “I have a control room and an isolation room, so they are getting the same experience that they would at a regular studio,” explained Guy. “But there’s no pressure; I want to get the best results for the artist.” Guy said southwest Victoria had a reputation for excellence in original music and he felt excited to support growth in the industry. “At UltraSonique I want to create an opportunity where musicians and up-and-coming artists can have a real shot at
their dreams,” he said. “For me, I want to build this into a viable business and attract bands from the city to come and record here. It’s such an inspiring environment.” Guy, a qualified chef and part time DJ, moved to the region from Melbourne a couple of years ago. He’s always had a huge love for all genres of music and studied sound engineering through Berkley University, California. “I like to sit down with the client and go through their songs to get an understanding of the sound they want to achieve,” he said. “Throughout the process the ideas will change and we might do several takes. I want them to feel comfortable; even the most seasoned musicians can freak out when it comes to recording.” For experienced musician Gypsy Spelling, building his instrument tattoo business Double Bass Tattoo from home means he can slip into his private studio when he gets a chance outside of other work and family time. With most of his clients based in Melbourne, there’s no pressure to receive them at home - rather he is happy to visit the city every other week to discuss works in progress and to network with other industry contacts. An auto spray painter by trade, Gypsy has always appreciated art on objects. He completed studies in airbrushing and mastered the art of painting cars and motorbikes. Over time, he decided to integrate his two loves: art and music. “I started experimenting with pencil on timber and really liked the look,” said Gypsy. “I thought, why not combine my two passions and draw on instruments?” After plenty of refining, Gypsy came up with a successful technique where he draws free-hand in pencil and then seals
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Guy Hammerton at his home recording studio, UltraSonique.
the artwork with layers of polyurethane so the instruments are still tough and durable for a work out on stage. To date, he’s worked on guitars, double bass, banjos and drum skins. “An instrument is a very personal thing to a musician; it’s like an extension of yourself,” said Gypsy. “Body tattoos are an expression of yourself and my free-hand pencil drawings on instruments draw the same parallel. They’re very old school with thick lines and lots of color. They usually feature rockabilly references, but I can do whatever the client wants.” When Gypsy’s friend Tim Henwood (Palace of the King, Superjesus) suggested he promote his ‘instrument tattoos’ formally to the music industry, Gypsy did some research and discovered there was great potential for his services. He recently completed a guitar tattoo for Dennis Giovanakis, the owner of Fretted Instruments in Carlton. The design included portraits of his beloved dogs, who’ve passed away. “When I dropped off the guitar to Dennis he had tears,” said Gypsy. “It was an emotional and amazing experience to share with him. What I do is totally unique here in Australia. My goal is to break into the larger US market where we have a great online following.”
"At UltraSonique I want to create an opportunity where musicians and up-and-coming artists can have a real shot at their dreams." Guy Hammerton
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HOW TO GET FROM THE
garage to a gig And what it really means to ‘make it’ in the music industry.
According to the owner of The Loft in Warrnambool Jarrod Hawker, if you want to make it in the music business you probably won’t. “Be original and play for yourself,” said Jarrod. “You’ll be much happier and more likely to get to where you want to be.” Jarrod said today’s popular music industry was difficult to break into for genuine, home-grown talent. “Put simply, record companies buy radio air time and we are saturated with it,” he said. “The music industry should be about pushing the truly talented artists who are trying to tell a real story.” Jarrod, who has lived in Warrnambool for most of his life is a passionate and active member of the southwest Victoria live music scene. Not only has he been running one of Victoria’s most loved live music destinations for the past several years, he’s a classically trained pianist and performing drummer. “The music business is unique,” he said. “There is no apprenticeship or traineeship to go through, so you have a bunch of creative types all vying for the same avenues to get exposure.” Jarrod said there was a collection of live music venues across the south coast that focused on nurturing original music acts across all genres, including
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The Loft. They were all different playing fields too, he added. “A band’s first gig could be one of my busiest nights,” he said. “I like to take a punt and put them on first as a support act. I also started the ‘future sessions’ as an audition stepping stone for musicians and bands that are starting out. It helps them get from the garage to another gig.” He said it was also important for striving musicians to attend as many live gigs as possible to “watch and learn”. “When I’m not playing I like to watch other musos and learn from what they’re doing,” he said. “We have world-class acts here every week, so there’s always an opportunity for musicians of all abilities to pick up something new”. Jarrod said as a venue manager he’d had the thrill of watching the emergence of several “incredible” local bands including Blackwood Jack, Red Eagle, Kashmere Club and Crossfire Hurricane. He’s also keeping a watchful eye on the progression of hard-rock teenage sensation, Against Our Pride. “These guys are all hard-working and have the right attitude,” said Jarrod. “You have to work together as a team to get better at performing and create a strong fan base. That’s the way you’ll succeed.”
 Jarrod Hawker from The Loft in Warrnambool
‚ Lyn Mast from Pop Up Records promotes and sells music and merchandise for the region’s independent artists.
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POP UP
Lyn Mast is known as the ‘mother hen’ of emerging artists.
From rehearsing and performing, to writing and recording, there’s rarely time for musicians to promote an EP or CD. Warrnambool vocalist and avid supporter of local live music, Lyn Mast launched the independent Pop Up Records last December to help busy musicians. “The bands are working so hard to get their name out there,” said Lyn. “They may not yet know the right people to network with, or get to local events. That's where my merchandise pop up shop comes in.” Lyn said her presence at markets, music festivals and regular talent showcases like Fifteen Minutes of Fame at Crossley enabled the public to get their hands on quality local music. She said the idea of the pop up shop came about after Warrnambool’s Capricorn Records closed down. “Capricorn was the place to get local or unusual music,” said Lyn. “Now that outlet is gone, there’s nowhere for people to discover and explore original music, unless they frequently go to gigs.”
Now, Lyn has artists from all genres – including rock, metal, country and western, blues, folk, Celtic and indigenous – asking how they can be involved with her modest, commission-based arrangement. “When people browse through the pop-up shop they can’t believe there is so much local talent doing great things in music,” she said. “People love the physical experience of finding it for themselves.” Lyn said there was a “whole batch” of young people coming through Emmanuel College’s VET music program who would benefit from her marketing initiative. “This generation of musicians is very excited about the talent coming through,” she said. “We all go to their gigs and support them. That’s the nice thing about our local music industry.” f/PopUpRecords
START-UP TIPS FOR MUSOS 1. Create a Facebook page with quality content. Share, share and share again to build a following. 2. Keep your FB page current and active by posting images (recording, rehearsing and performing) as well as gig details. 3. If you’re going to upload a song on Facebook, make sure it’s of good quality – first impressions count. 4. Don’t be afraid to ask your local venues for a gig; you’ll be surprised at who might give you a go.
5. If you are booked, put effort into promotion and rustle up as many friends and family as you can to attend. 6. Get involved with open mic nights; it’s a great way to build your profile. 7. Try busking; it gives you raw performance experience. 8. Watch as many bands as you can; you’ll pick up on tricks and tips. 9. Be prepared to spend a lot of time on the road. 10. Be true to yourself; write and play original music.
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HIP HAMILTON It seems that Hamilton is quite the hip and happening place.
By Beth Gibson
Tree-changers are bringing city experiences to the historic farming town. Long-time locals are reinventing the way they do business. And, together, they’re pooling resources to create exciting new community ventures.
In recent decades, rural towns like Hamilton have either
When she receives out-of-region visitors, she takes them
to places like Nigretta Falls, followed by a wood-fired pizza at Roxburgh House.
“It’s easy to fill a day in Hamilton,” says Danielle. “I don’t
think people realise how central we are to the region’s key attractions. And, if they use Hamilton as their base, they get
blossomed or pared right down to the bare essentials. But
a full experience with the food, shopping and culture.”
this major service centre of 10,000 plus residents has the right
ingredients to firmly claim its spot on the map.
attitude going on and are “bold and brave.”
It’s difficult not to think that Hamilton might be a little
Danielle says Hamilton business owners have the right Newcomers are taking a leap of faith with new businesses
underrated in the visitation stakes. Some people sneak a
and existing ones are continually raising the bar. Collectively,
visit from Dunkeld or Halls Gap as part of their Grampians
they offer a pretty impressive concoction of offerings that even
adventure, whilst others travel there to visit their country
the most hip hipster would dive into.
relatives. But what if Hamilton could be that place you
specifically plan on visiting? Just for its own sweet charm
of the unique and one-off,” says Danielle. “The fresh way of
and contemporary offerings?
thinking and doing business also feeds into other sectors like
the artisan makers. Just look at the markets that we have here.”
When you think about it, Hamilton is very appealing for a
“There’s less of the expected generic products and more
day trip, weekend getaway or extended stay. It has the beach,
mountains, caves, wineries and outdoor adventure within an hour
stay forever?
any direction, so it’s terribly convenient as a holiday base. The
town itself has great food, coffee, bars, pubs and restaurants,
the faces and Hamilton feels safe and secure. The schools are
shopping, day spas and loads of events and markets.
amazing and so are the sporting clubs. You can live as slow or
as fast as you like really.”
Like any regional town built on gold or wool, Hamilton
What about people who visit Hamilton and want to “I lived away and came back,” she says. “You know most of
retains its historic feel with Victorian architecture and
magnificent 19th century botanic gardens. But yesterday is
to avoid the infectious entrepreneurial bug.
complimented today with a good bunch of stylish businesses in
the shopping hot spots of Thompson, Gray and Brown streets.
the Wooly West Fest as part of their self-imposed challenge
to ‘do something fun for the community’. They’re now running
Local business woman Danielle Thomas knows how her
But if you have any kind of get up and go, it might be hard Local ladies Jacinta Wareham and Naomi Turner started
home town ticks. The professional photographer and mother of
what is believed to be the largest (geographically speaking)
two has seen many changes during the past 30 plus years. She
community arts project in Victoria, if not Australia.
loves the current vibe of Hamilton and sees the tremendous
value of the town as a tourist destination and a place for fed-
difference; who make Hamilton such a fantastic and exciting
up city dwellers to relocate.
place to visit and live.”
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Roxburgh House Café A historic two-storey bluestone café/bar with indoor and alfresco seating, ‘The Rox’ offers a fine food menu and is popular for its wood-fired gourmet pizzas (try the Pear Prosciutto). Grab a cold beer with lunch and you can’t go wrong with the coffee (they roast their own beans in-house). You can even order pizza, drinks and Lindt chocolate online for pick up (genius). 64 Thompson Street, Hamilton | theroxburgh.com.au Mumbler Opened this year, Mumbler responded to Hamilton residents’ screams for a bar. Not a pub, not a restaurant with a bar squeezed down the back, but a real bar with a sexy cocktail, wine and drinks list and the right atmosphere to converse in comfy style. Add the occasional live music and you’re in for a cool night with the cats. 127 Thompson Street, Hamilton | F/mumblerhamilton Garland Cottage This self-contained Victorian weatherboard cottage surrounded by gorgeous gardens is a big step up from your regular country Bed and Breakfast. No floral duvets here! Just a soft and romantic neutral contemporary style that is cosy and comfortable. Jo and Rosie Dean are your happy hosts and go above and beyond to make sure your stay in Hamilton is a memorable one. 18 Skene St, Hamilton | stayz.com.au (search: Garland Cottage Bed & Breakfast) Lakes Edge Adventure Playground If you chat with anyone with little ones who has visited Hamilton they’ll say “make sure you visit the adventure playground”! This all-abilities playground is designed for different ages and is a great place for the family to hang out for a few hours. If you’re passing through on a road trip, stop and let the kids run off some energy. Everything is on hand – picnic area, barbecues and public facilities. 288 Rippon Road, Hamilton.
Pure Envy Exploring the natural attractions surrounding Hamilton can be exhilarating, yet tiring. Make sure you afford yourself some pampering at this award-winning beauty salon. The attentive team offers a range of quality treatments at surprisingly affordable prices. Book in for a Swedish body massage after your mountain trek, or a Chinese herbology body wrap for a stimulating detox. 146 Lonsdale Street, Hamilton | pureenvyhamilton.com.au Grayce & Presence – need pic This is the kind of store that you really need a good chunk of time to explore. Send dad and the kids off to the adventure playground so you can try the stylish mid to high end fashion lines, fall in love with the shoes and delight in the accessories. There’s also chic and hard-to-find homewares and gifts, in this expansive, beautiful retail space. 178 Gray Street Hamilton | F/GrayceandPresence Tosca Browns Everyone is talking about Tosca Browns, Hamilton’s coolest cafe, restaurant and bar. The warm vibe and eclectic décor really set the scene (note the bar made from 300-year-old Scottish elm), whether you’re stealing some downtime for yourself, or catching up with the crew for lunch from the hearty and fresh seasonal menu. Their coffee is the bomb and so is the hot chocolate. 211 Gray Street, Hamilton | F/Tosca-Browns HIRL Gallery The HIRL Gallery (Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning) is a community-run gallery where you can buy fantastic locally made art. The modern, light and well styled space showcases paintings, drawings, jewellery, sculptures, ceramics and leather, wood and metal work, plus much more. Purvey a piece of art to take home, knowing you’re supporting the local visual arts scene. Open Thursday to Sunday. 101 Gray Street, Hamilton | hirl.org.au
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Lyndoch's new Chief Financial Officer, David Knight.
PERFECT CALCULATION New CFO finds balance as working dad. With a little planning, senior managers can successfully balance their work and home life. Just ask the new Chief Financial Officer at Lyndoch Living, David Knight. Living in Hamilton and commuting daily to Warrnambool to tackle a high-level financial and business development position has the potential to wear down a busy father of three children under five years. But a flexible and supportive workplace, an overnight stay once a week and taking advantage of the new National Broadband Network (NBN) is helping Lyndoch’s latest corporate team member successfully find his groove. “My wife Mary works on the family farm in Hamilton, so I travel here each day,” said David. “I try and stay one night to break up the week and sometimes I work from home so I can take the kids to school. I’ve found that the NBN has been really great for that; you can do so much remotely.” Aside from raising Conor (5), Elise (3) and Marcus (2) with Mary, whom he met while travelling overseas, David has spent the past decade working in the health and aged care sector. He was previously Manager of Commercial Finance at Royal Freemasons in Melbourne and Chief Executive at Eventide Lutheran Homes in Hamilton. He also spent time as an accountant with Western District Health Service. “My time at Freemasons gave me a lot of exposure and was a big stepping stone to where I am today,” said David, whose former boss is now his career mentor.
So what attracted David to work at Lyndoch? Its exciting development projects, particularly the Waterfront Living apartments, he said. “We’re already planning for stage two of Waterfront,” said David, who worked on similar sized projects with Freemasons. “I’m keen to move that project forward with additional premium lifestyle offerings – all which feed back into Lyndoch’s core services and facilities.” He said he also admired the way the staff and broader community valued the region’s leading aged care facility. “In the city you’re generally working with agency staff, but here in the country the staff is really invested in the organisation. The local community is proud of Lyndoch too and we look forward to further building our community connections, particularly to strengthen our own skills set.” Also set to keep David busy in the future will be the redevelopment of Lyndoch’s existing aged care infrastructure, which is currently under review as part of the master planning process. “That’s why I enjoy this industry – it’s very dynamic and there’s always something going on,” he said. “We’re setting ourselves up as an organisation that focuses on long-term viability and considers consumer directed care. The client instructs us how they’d like to be cared for and we’ll always find a way to deliver that.”
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THE CARING CORPORATES It’s warming to see that so many businesses have a social conscious – doing their bit to care for and bring dignity to the community.
According to Warrnambool-based Volunteer Connect, more and more local businesses are regularly putting aside time to volunteer for organisations and services that help others. Coordinator Bernadette Northeast said businesses of all types committed anything from a couple of hours a week to a few hours a month. “They see it as a way of giving back,” said Bernadette. “Our corporate volunteers tell us that they gain a much better understanding of their community and experience the unexpected bonus of increased staff morale.” Bernadette said Volunteer Connect provided a referral service to appropriately match workplace teams with programs like Meals on Wheels and Warrnambool and District Foodshare, as well as school reading programs. Currently, Callaghan Motors, Ceebeks Business Solutions, People’s Choice Credit Union and Silvan Ridge participate in corporate volunteering at Foodshare. Its Executive Officer Dedy Friebe said corporate volunteering was an excellent way to ensure his volunteer dependent service had adequate volunteers, particularly in winter when some volunteers often took leave.
“Foodshare depends entirely on community support and corporate volunteering enhances our relationship with business and increases community awareness of the value of this critical service,” said Dedy. Bernadette said some businesses preferred to take part in one-off activities like a tree planting day, or already had their own idea of where they’d like to direct their time. She said business people from different industries often approached her offering a particular skills set to be put to good use. For younger people, the motivation was to volunteer in areas where they could gain skills and knowledge. Bernadette noted that there was a huge range of volunteering and participation opportunities across the region and many volunteers were urgently needed now. She said interested businesses could contact her at Volunteer Connect on (03) 5559 4891.
VOLUNTEER CONNECT supports volunteers and community groups across the region. The team are ‘volunteering nerds’ and support organisations and community groups that involve volunteers in their work, and provide a matching service to bring together volunteer roles and volunteers to fill them. If you’d like to volunteer, or are involved in an event, club or organisation that needs volunteers visit
www.connectwarrnambool.com.au/ connect-volunteering
Volunteering Warrnambool is now known as Volunteer CONNECT. The Archie Graham Community Centre 118-130 Timor Street (PO Box 198) Warrnambool VIC 3280
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Supporting volunteers and community groups across the Great South Coast
Y A D N E P VOpenEtoRevYeryoO ne. 14th August 11am -3pm
WE’RE THROWING OPEN THE DOORS!
If you’ve ever wondered what’s behind the doors at South West TAFE, its biggest ever open day in August is your chance to discover it all!
Thousands of visitors are expected to converge on the Warrnambool campus when the doors open to the community as part of the exciting ‘Very Open Day’ on Sunday, August 14. Members of the public will be free to roam the campus learning areas and take in a smorgasbord of information, free activities and entertainment, plus fabulous local food. Chief Executive Officer Mark Fidge said the communityorientated event would give curious visitors a taste for what happens at a cutting-edge TAFE institution. “It’s open house for everyone to enjoy,” Mark said. “It’s more than a traditional open day for potential students; it’s a chance for the whole community to see what happens.” The open day schedule will include information sessions about 2017 course offerings (including short courses and lifestyle courses). Potential students can speak to TAFE teachers and learn about the course structure and placements. All the campus study areas will be activated so visitors can enjoy a hands-on experience in everything from bread making and mosaics, to applying make-up or hair styling and safety testing for vehicles. There will also be gardening tips from the horticulture team, holiday planning in tourism, energy safety in electrical, hair styling in the beauty academy, plus blood pressure testing and CPR demonstrations in the nursing area. There will also be an industry ‘speed date’ forum where future students can come along and talk to an industry expert to get a feel for what it’s like to work in certain field.
Visitors will be treated to student demonstrations as part of the South West Region Apprentice Chef and Barista Competition. For the younger visitors there will be lots of free activities like cake decorating, cubby house building, a hair braiding masterclass, nail art workshop, as well as free face painting, jumping castle and fairy floss. Food vendors from Fresh Market Warrnambool will be onsite with their delicious wares and a feast of food offerings will also be available. Live music by local entertainers will also add to the vibrant, festive atmosphere. Mark said TAFE wanted to be “closer to the community” and this new style of open day was the ideal way to make a broad connection. “TAFE wants the community to know the important role it plays in education and for them to appreciate the amazing facilities that everyone has access to,” he said. “There’s plenty to keep everyone entertained and this will be a great event, even if you don’t plan to study at South West TAFE.” If you’ve been wondering about TAFE’s recently reduced course fees or scholarship programs, you’ll also have a chance to ask your burning questions. The ‘Very Open Day’ will be held from 11am to 3pm on Sunday 14 August. All activities are free. Food for purchase.
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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
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Kelly Pouw and Alicia McVilly have come a long way since they used to hang out together as farm kids at Simpson. They’ve explored the world, worked interstate and are now an integral part of the team at Rebalance Osteopathy in Warrnambool. “We’ve been friends our whole life,” said nutritionist Alicia. “It’s nice that we’re both working back here. It’s a lot friendlier than the city and we already knew most of our patients.” Alicia studied nutritional medicine in Melbourne but, because she couldn’t find a job straight away, she up and left for India and Europe. Upon her return Alicia volunteered at Gwinganna Health Retreat on the Gold Coast before moving
to Melbourne and working in various health food stores and for I Quit Sugar. Also studying as a yoga teacher, Alicia is helping patients at Rebalance Osteopathy to complement their holistic osteopathy plan with nutritional advice. “Helping people to achieve better health is so rewarding,” said Alicia. “The problems we can address are vast, from weight management and fatigue to mental illness.” Kelly also studied naturopathic medicine before switching to osteopathy at Victoria University. She’s stretched her intrepid legs in Africa and Central America, but always yearned to “move back home”. After a while, the cumbersome commute from Geelong to visit her partner Nick Thompson and play netball for Simpson waned thin. When she was offered the job at Rebalance, Kelly moved to Nick’s Peterborough dairy farm and her life became more “simplified”. “Working at the clinic with Alicia is great,” said Kelly. “It was nice to know a friendly face when I started. Since then, I’ve been working with people of all ages on their musculoskeletal conditions, from headaches and postural issues to sports injuries.” Owner of Rebalance Osteopathy Haylee Finn said she loved having the duo on her team. “Alicia and Kelly are wonderful young women who are highly skilled, motivated, friendly and hard working,” she said. “They really expand the scope of our clinic.”
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ADVENTURE TIME Get the right gear at the Warrnambool Leisure Roadshow! If you’re planning to hit the road to see Australia, or simply want to spend more time outdoors with the family on the weekends, don’t cut corners - get the right gear from the experts at the Warrnambool Leisure Roadshow this September! To be set amongst the sprawling gardens of the Warrnambool Racecourse, this monster display of all things outdoors will be the biggest in the region and the destination for adventurers striving for the ultimate leisure experience. You’ll find a diverse range of the latest release caravans, campers and motor homes as the perfect home-away-fromhome, as well as trailers, four-wheel-drives and accessories, kayaks and dirt bikes for the thrill-seekers! Fishing and water skiiing enthusiasts will be impressed with new releases by Donehues Leisure, Mercury Marine, Stacer Boats, Whitley Boats and Jeanneau Boats. Plus, you can check out the latest water skis, wake boards, high-vis life jackets and fishing gear. If you’re a traveller who loves gadgets, there will be an exciting display of the latest satellite phones and systems, ideal for the keen explorer heading into remote areas. A multitude of knowledgeable brand representatives will be on hand to answer questions about the 200 plus products on display over the three-day event. This means you’ll be able to browse, compare and invest in the best gear for your individual needs. Better still, there will be one-off ‘show only’ discounts and offers that could make all the difference! There’ll be plenty of activities for the kids in the KIDZ ZONE, where there’ll be painting, cooking, a jumping castle and giant slide. For the grown-ups, there will be gourmet food and freshly ground coffee conveniently on site.
As the biggest one-stop-shop for those who love the Australian great outdoors, the Warrnambool Leisure Roadshow will attract thousands of visitors from across Western Victoria wanting to make their down-time dreams a reality! The Warrnambool Leisure Show will be held from September 16-17 from 10am to 5pm and September 18 from 10am to 4.30pm at the Warrnambool Racecourse in Grafton Road. Free parking available on site.
EXHIBITORS ARB Aussie Broadband Ballarat City Campers Battery World Bellarine Caravans Ezitrail Campers Home of 12 Volts Iron Man 4 X 4 Jaegar Caravans Jayco Caravans and Motorhomes JB Caravans Jurgens Caravans Kokoda Caravans Lyle Eale
Mars Campers New Age Caravans Ozpig Roadstar Caravans Safari Campers Scamper Campers Telstra The Generator Place Trounce Caravans Vac Seal Victorian Campers Warrnambool Offroad Warrnambool RVs
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If you’re in the rockabilly car show scene, you’ve probably seen Ellissa Cuolahan-Clarke styling up the greasers, pin-up chicks and psychobillies in her mobile Tiki Hair Hut. She’s stocking up on the bobby pins and hairspray for this year’s Camperdown Cruise Rockabilly Weekend (October 20-23).
Why did you start Rockabilly Heads? I’ve been in the car scene forever and Dad always had cars. As a hairdresser I realised a few years ago there was a market for doing traditional hairstyles at car shows. It’s a specialty area of hairdressing that not too many people offer. Tell us about the Tiki Hair Hut. My sister owns the caravan and I rent it off her. It’s much easier to manage than a marquee and there’s no wind ruining the hair! Its Tiki style, with bright green and cream and tropical features. You really feel like you’re in another time. I also like travelling around and seeing new places. What inspires your work? Whilst I draw on the traditional looks, I do add a modern touch. I look at YouTube a lot, as well as Pinterest. I can do anything: the 40s finger waves, big beehives and victory rolls. There’s lots of curls and lots of hairspray!
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What do you like about the rockabilly scene? I’ve always loved the look, with jeans and creepers (shoes) and bandanas. People like to dress up, especially as the pin up girls; it’s like a creative outlet. At the car shows everyone is really in the zone and it’s so much fun! Do you have a vintage car? Yes. I have a blue HR Holden in the shed that needs a lot of work and a (Volkswagen) Beetle.
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Corporate high flyer Jo Plummer outsources mundane work and home tasks in exchange for quality time with family and friends. She says investing in hired help, including a Virtual Assistant, keeps both her mind and home in perfect order. Multi business woman Jo Plummer of Geelong.
Jo Plummer could arguably be one of Geelong’s busiest working mums. She’s a partner in women’s global networking blockbuster Business in Heels, Chair of Barwon Water, Non-Executive Director of Victorian Water Association and Chair of Geelong Regional Football Committee. Whilst some of us may shudder at the demands of just one of these roles, Jo reveals that corporate parents can, in fact, have it all. All you need to do is “think outside the square”. Jo, her husband Neil - who is a meteorologist - and their sons Jackson, 14 and Jordon, 11 have “an understanding” that helps balance work and personal time in their well-oiled family unit. “We have a little saying in our family: ‘there’s something for everyone’,” said Jo. “Each of us has one hobby or sport that we focus on, rather than a menu of them. We also eat together at least three nights a week.” Whilst the Plummers are busy with work and school, they have a ‘home maker’ who takes care of the school lunches and cleaning – a time-saving measure that Jo and Neil adopted early on in their career-building years prior to children. To release Jo from a myriad of administrative tasks across all of her roles, she’s appointed the services of Virtual Assistant Renae Sholte of Elevation Business. This strategy has allowed Jo to focus on her core working roles and enjoy uninterrupted family time instead of trawling through emails. Renae dedicates around 10 hours per week to virtual administration like managing multiple work diaries, making appointments and prioritising emails. And, more recently she’s been more hands-on in the Plummer’s Newtown home; ordering groceries, paying bills and taking the kids to sport. Jo openly confessed there’s “no way” she could do it all without Renae and other hired help. “I think Renae is getting comfortable ‘being me’,” joked Jo. “She’s my connection to everything and frees me up to do ‘the must dos’ and ‘want to dos’ in my life right now. The ‘should dos’ can be handed over!
“We’re lucky to have well-paying jobs that enable us to outsource the things we don’t want to spend our time on. Even if we were to only break even, we would still see hiring help as an investment in our family’s future.” Renae, who is also busy building her Virtual Assistant empire, thrives on helping other women in business to achieve the lifestyle they want. “I’m essentially helping my clients grow their business,” said Renae. “I enable them to work on their own terms in a field they are passionate about.” Jo adds: “The secret is to take out as many complications as you can. Do what works for your family.” www.businessinheels.com www.elevationbusiness.com
FAMILY TIME SAVERS - One hobby/sport per family member. - Make sure one parent is home every dinner time/evening. - Allow kids to walk to and from school if it’s appropriate and safe. - Have the entire family at dinner at least twice a week. - Make any parent/child time electronic free. Just talk. - Check everyone’s diaries on a Sunday night. Plan the week. - Go walking with friends to combine social time and exercise. - Take advantage of online grocery shopping and home delivery. - Outsource cleaning if the budget allows.
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WINNING WINDOWS Shop front windows are the eyes to your store. Some businesses have a knack for fabulous window dressing that entices customers to come inside and explore. Decked Out on Bank is one of them.
As one of Port Fairy’s long-established fashion retail stores, Decked Out on Bank has a staunch following of customers who eagerly drop in to see what’s new in men and women’s clothes. “At present we’ve chosen not to go down the track of online shopping,” explained store owner Vanessa Stormer. “The in-store customer experience is our main focus, so product merchandising is important.” Vanessa said her team put a lot of effort into keeping up with the latest retail merchandising to showcase the latest selection of functional, mix and match pieces - plus bags, accessories and earrings. The creative and colourful window displays by window dresser Janine Carter is one way of tempting footpath traffic into the store.
“Windows are like the eyes to the store and people look through them day and night,” said Janine, who changes the display weekly with bold and colourful themes. “There’s nothing more flattering than having a customer buy something that caught their eye in the window.” Vanessa said her store of 13 years was a vibrant gathering place for regulars and day-shoppers travelling along the Great Ocean Road looking for popular labels like Gordon Smith, Jump, Ping Pong, Threadz and Drizabone. She said staff also had a reputation for their attentive and honest advice when styling customers. “Shoppers love to come and browse through the racks and just spend time in our warm and friendly store,” she said. “It’s a real little community hub.”
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Artist's impressions of the planned Liebig Street upgrade.
MAJOR LOVIN’ FOR LIEBIG STREET When Warrnambool's $15 million Liebig Street redevelopment is finished, it’s going to be a pretty special place. It might be one of the south coast’s busiest shopping strips, yet Warrnambool’s Liebig Street has never had a major planned upgrade – until now. Since 1855 the main street has been developed over time and the buildings have hosted many different businesses and services. Today it’s retained its gold rush charm, but the time has come to give it a well-earned polish. After all, our businesses are highly progressive and unique, so it makes sense that our main gathering place also reflects our 21st century shopping habits, community identity and general coastal vibe. Warrnambool City Council Manager City Renewal Tanya Egan said community consultation had revealed that locals wanted their main street to be a hub of activity, with lots of color, texture and unique talking points. “Local residents want a main street that is thriving and culturally rich,” said Tanya. “They want a city heart – a place
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“Local residents want a main street that is thriving and culturally rich.” - Tanya Egan where people can dwell and be social.” As a result, Council has conjured up an inspiring design of bluestone footpaths and other colourful natural stone finishes, bespoke seating walls, contemporary street furniture and lush greenery that will all eventually stretch from Raglan Parade through to Timor Street. There will also be a number of safe pedestrian crossings along the street and the footpaths will be broader to give pedestrians more room to walk and socialise and for traders to run outside promotions. “There will be ‘activity nodes’ along Liebig Street to encourage shoppers to stop and chat with friends or just relax and enjoy the buzz of the main street in a comfortable and appealing environment,” said Tanya. “These ‘break out’ areas will also be suitable for pop up stalls and community activities.” Council has also considered the smarter use of shop front
“There will be ‘activity nodes’ along Liebig Street to encourage shoppers to stop and chat with friends or just relax and enjoy the buzz of the main street in a comfortable and appealing environment.”
parking, including 15-minute bays for drivers to pick up or drop off shoppers, or to run in to grab a coffee. Tanya said overhauling the street’s lighting would not only increase safety for pedestrians, it would create a beautiful atmosphere at night for customers moving between the many bars and restaurants. “We will have low level and overhead lighting, as well as tree up-lights and ‘gobo’ lights that throw different images on the ground,” she revealed with excitement. Another talking point of the project will be the street art. Council is liaising with Warrnambool Art Gallery on potential installations. “Our city has so many interesting aspects to it that it was difficult to choose one art theme,” said Tanya. “So we decided to adopt a progressive flow; an urban feel at the Raglan Parade end, changing into a coastal theme towards the beach end. This will also apply to our trees and other plantings.” Starting in February 2017, the revitalisation works will be delivered in small sections at a time along the blocks to
minimise disruption and noise. Council also has a number of helpful strategies in place to support businesses throughout the construction phase. Mayor Councillor Kylie Gaston said the Liebig Street upgrade was something that the community had wanted for many years. “To be able to get funding from three tiers of government is just fantastic,” said Cr Gaston. “It’s very rare to have a project like this come about and I’m really pleased the stars have aligned. There’s still a lot of work to do before the first shovel hits the ground; we want to be as prepared as possible. The project is going to give Liebig Street such a fresh, welcoming appeal. It’s very exciting.” The state and federal governments, as well as council, have each put $5 million towards the project. www.cbd.warrnambool.vic.gov.au
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TOBY’S TIM-TAM MUFFINS
NO ORDERS, JUST FUN With Shane Clancey, Basalt Wines
Fans of Hamilton café Tosca Browns will be delighted to know we have our hands on one of its popular recipes! Owner Toby Pinhole reckons these delicious (and perhaps a little naughty) Tim-Tam muffins are easy enough for the home baker to make. In fact, even the kids can whip up a batch of these little beauties! Although best served fresh with a little cream, these muffins will keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container. Or, freeze and re-heat in the oven when visitors pop in! Ingredients 105g plain flour 110g salted butter 65g caster sugar 2 organic eggs (whisked together) 1 ½ tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. cocoa powder 125g crumbled Tim Tams 200g Tim Tam chunks for topping Method Cream butter and sugar until pale. Add eggs slowly, bit by bit until fully mixed through. Beat mixture for four minutes so it’s light and fluffy. Add the flour, baking powder and mix thoroughly. Allow the mix to rest in the fridge for 1 hour. Once rested, mix through crumbled Tim-Tams. Place a spoonful of muffin mixture into each muffin case, filling each to just over half way. Stud each muffin with your Tim Tam chunks. Bake in an oven set at 200C for 20 minutes, or until cooked.
Do you crave time to catch up with your partner, girlfriends or mates over quality food and wine? If you’re anything like me, I love socialising, but the biggest distraction from ‘connect and conversation’ is everyone poring over a menu trying to decipher what dishes people want to try! What DO all the weird and hip food descriptions actually mean? And, where does one start with the wine list? Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris, Tempranillo or Fiano...I just want a glass of wine! After running bars and restaurants for years, I often witness the challenge. Time is precious with family and friends and you just want to get on with the food and beverage ordering so you can talk. The best thing about meeting up for a feed and bevvie at Basalts’s cellar door/café (where, we do, indeed have ‘funny sounding’ things like Tunisian Shakshuka on the menu) is that we can, if you like, choose for you. Our happiest guests are the ones who are content to be ‘fed and watered’ by us, and trust that we’ll serve some amazing Spanish and French-inspired share dishes. They love the element of surprise and to sit back and enjoy the culinary ride. From local cheese, seafood, salami and fresh salads picked straight from the garden – if it’s matched with the right splash of wine, it all adds up to an exciting, relaxed journey of the senses. We’ve revamped the Basalt café/cellar door. It’s warm, comfy and a great place to spend the arvo just chatting, eating, drinking and taking in the unique vibe of this popular coastal foodie destination. Open from 9am for coffee, cake, lunch, tapas and an exciting list of wine and whisky. So grab your faves and drop in for some good times at our vineyard on the Princes Highway, Killarney. www.basaltwines.com.au
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WHAT’S IN A (WINE) NAME? With Wendy Cameron
The huge range of wines to choose from can seem a bit daunting when you go into any wine store. When you consider that in Australia you can buy from about 2,400 wine producers, choose from more than 60 different grape varieties (one grape variety can be used to make more than one style of wine), plus buy imports from wine producing regions that are making commercial wine from more than 1300 distinct grape varieties – there’s a lot to choose from! So, when you’re reading the bottle labels at the wine store, what do they actually mean? Historically, wines were almost exclusively labelled in terms of their origin. You might be familiar with the terms Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Chianti, which refer to the geographical regions the wine comes from. Other wines were named after towns such as Port (abbreviated from Oporto) in Portugal or Marsala in Sicily. These names didn’t necessarily tell the wine buyer much about the actual wine. For example, that red Burgundy is made from Pinot Noir, white Burgundy is made from Chardonnay, that Champagne is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, or that red Bordeaux is made from a blend of the grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenère. It got more confusing when wine producers from other countries began to ‘borrow’ these more famous wine names and used them for wines that were similar to, but not actually from the region or town named. You might remember the term ‘Hermitage’ being used to name Australian Shiraz wines. Hermitage is a tiny French region in the Rhône Valley, famous
for Shiraz, or as they call it, Syrah. Sauternes, too, was used to describe any sweet white wine in Australia at one stage, whereas strictly speaking it is a region in France that makes a spectacular sweet white wine from a blend of the varieties Semillon and Sauvignon. Fortunately, since about the 1970s, rather than using these generic European terms, producers outside Europe began labelling wines with the name of the grape variety used to make the wine, such as Shiraz, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco or Merlot. This varietal labelling is generally much easier for us, the consumer, to understand. Varietal labelling has proven so popular that not only has it driven producers to grow and make many more different grape varieties for consumers to try, some of the classic European wine regions such as Bordeaux, who legally cannot use varietal names on their labels, are now trying to get the laws changed so that they can. So now, as well as the more familiar varieties of Chardonnay, Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon and the classic European Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Chiantis, you can find an A - Z assortment of really interesting and delicious varieties - like Arneis, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and Zinfandel - from all over the globe. So don’t be daunted. Explore and enjoy the wonderful selection of varietal wines available from our great country and abroad.
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BUYING A BUSINESS. WHERE TO START? By Danny Harris
When most people think of starting a business they think of beginning from scratch; developing their own ideas and building the company from the ground up. But starting from scratch presents some distinct disadvantages, including the difficulty of building a customer base, marketing the new business, hiring employees and establishing cash flow. In most cases, buying an existing business is less risky than starting from scratch. When you buy a business, you take over an operation that’s already generating cash flow and profits. You have an established customer base, reputation and a team of employees who are familiar with all aspects of daily operations. It can, in fact, be easier to obtain finance to buy an existing business that to start a new one.
BUSINESS PURCHASE CHECKLIST 1. Find a business broker A good broker will have pre-evaluated the businesses they are asked to sell and only deals with businesses that are profitable and priced fairly.
2. Take a closer look Rather than go it alone, it makes sense to put together a ‘buying team’ – you, the banker, an accountant and solicitor – to help with your due diligence. 3. Determine a fair price No discussion is more emotionally charged than deciding upon a price for an existing business. The seller has an opinion of how much the business is worth, while the buyer will typically have another view point. There are several ways of determining the value of a business, including multiples of earning and return. 4. Forge relationships Another factor to keep in mind when negotiating is not to offend the seller. Some buyers believe that the seller is at their mercy and this can erode any good will in the negotiation. Keep in mind that if you do secure the business, a happy seller will be someone you can lean on for advice and training in the transition period. Danny Harris is a REIV qualified business broker. For advice regarding selling or buying a business, he can be contacted on 0497 343 632.
Titles Now Available Start building today. Logans Beach Coastal Village is Warrnambool’s only premier subdivision with ocean views and offering a beach lifestyle. Providing access to Logans Beach and spectacular views, block sizes range between 1,000m2 and 2,000m2. With guidelines promoting coastal sensitivity, this once in a lifetime opportunity to build your dream home in an exclusive estate.
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YOU’VE RECEIVED AN OFFER! WHAT NEXT? By Fergus Torpy
If your home or property is on the market, it’s very exciting to receive an offer of purchase. An offer can come with a variety of conditions, terms and price expectations so it’s important to weigh up all your options before accepting any offer, especially in the early part of the campaign. Here are some of the key points you should consider: Price Offer When thinking about an offer, you need to consider any other interest, previous offers, comparable sales and your individual expectations (and why you have them). Genuineness Offers can be verbal, written or signed in the form of a contract (which is legally binding). If the offer looks acceptable, it’s recommended you have a contract of sale signed as soon as possible. If the offer isn’t signed, you leave yourself open to the prospective buyer revising their interest. Timeframes Does the timeframe on offer allow you to put things in place to move forward to the next stage like upsizing, downsizing, relocating, or perhaps alternative investing or freeing up assets? If yes, it could be time to accept.
Communicate Once you receive an offer you can either accept it or reject it. If you’re planning to reject it, it’s always best to specify why. Explain how you came to the price and what levels would be considered. This figure could be based on valuations, comparable sales, expectations and improvement costs. However, be mindful that the market is variable. Some owners may choose to counter with an alternative offer from another interested buyer, who has a more appealing price or settlement terms. Decision If you choose to accept an offer you will be required to approve and sign off on the contract of sale to make the offer legally binding. A good real estate agent will actively help facilitate and negotiate the sale and assist with other aspects like building inspections and legal arrangements. This means a stress free transaction for both parties.
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EXHAUSTED? NURTURE YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM! By Sarah Porter, Naturopath Naturopathy looks at the body as a whole and identifies ways to treat the cause, rather than mask the symptoms. Sarah Porter is a qualified Naturopath, practicing at Hider Health & Vitality, Warrnambool. She specialises in women’s and children’s health and is currently completing her Masters in Reproductive Medicine.
Most of my patients are impacted by stress on some level. Workplace deadlines, running a household, studying, poor diet and financial or relationship worries can place increased pressure on the bodies nervous system. As a result, our physical, mental and emotional health can take a beating from insomnia, headaches, digestive disturbances, lowered mood, anxiety and irritability and poor immunity. So, why does our body feel so horrible when we’re stressed? The adrenal glands that sit on the kidneys excrete hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline in times of stress. A regular release of these hormones causes our sympathetic nervous system to give us the feeling of ‘fight or flight’, an inbuilt protective mechanism that makes sure we are ‘physically alert and ready to cope’. As a result of this subconscious, dominant reaction, our parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for digestion, relaxation, detoxification and reproduction is, in a manner of speaking, overridden and we may start experiencing symptoms related to this. With 64 per cent of Australians worried that stress impacts their mental health and 72 per cent saying it affects their physical health, what can we do to help our nervous system find balance again?
1. Rest – make time for yourself and use breathing and relaxation techniques. 2. Sleep – adopt a healthy sleep routine to repair and rejuvenate your body. 3. Vitamin C – is required for production of stress hormones and supports the nervous system, so increase foods like kiwi fruit, broccoli, capsicum and berries. 4. B Vitamins – for adrenal health and energy production, consume leafy green veggies, lean meat and whole grains. 5. Caffeine – limit your intake. It can be replaced it with herbal teas, like peppermint, chamomile and liquorice and filtered water. 6. Protein – in its many forms, protein is essential to help your body sustain the fuel it needs for stress response. 7. Exercise – gentle movement alone can help regulate stress hormones. 8. Magnesium – helps to produce energy, support the nervous system and improve sleep, so eat more green leafy veggies, nuts and seeds. 9. Herbal medicine – can support your nervous system and improve resilience to stress, chat with your Natural healthcare practitioner for more information.
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