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PUBLISHER'S NOTE I'VE SAID IT BEFORE AND I'LL SAY IT AGAIN - IT CAN BE LONELY BEING IN BUSINESS. Which is why I, for one, am so looking forward to the Victorian Government's Small Business Festival in August this year.

For me, this is an opportunity to bring together like-minded folk from all across the region (and beyond) to learn, grow, be inspired and connect with others.

In fact, we've been so inspired that we've put together our own event.

The inaugural o2 Media BizFest will be held at Warrnambool's Lighthouse Theatre on August 10, so grab your diary right this minute and mark out the entire day!

BizFest will feature two incredibly inspiring keynote speakers - you can read about them in this edition of BIZ. Our day-long program will also shine the spotlight on the incredible breadth of talent that's right here in our own backyard.

More than 20 professional people have put their hand up to present BizFest skills workshops on a range of topics, ranging from business finance through to PR, exports, customer service,

work/life balance and so much more.

We hope the program, which is outlined within these pages, inspires you to take one day out for yourself and your team.

We also hope that it underscores the point that we keep banging on about - there is NO NEED to go to the big cities to find exceptional talent! We have some incredibly talented and skilled people right here.

Elsewhere in BIZ this month, you'll find some great inspiration about where to eat, where to play and where to relax (did we mention that Logans Beach Day Spa has a new owner??)

And we'd also like to make special mention of the folk at the Clinton Baulch Motor Group who are revving up to bring the spanking new Nissan Navara to a country pub near you!

During the month of June, you can not only be the first of your mates to test drive the Navara you could also win yourself a slab! Find out more in our special feature inside.

Here's cheers to that!

Karen Foster

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Publication dates SouthwestBIZ magazine will be published in the first week of each month in 2015.

Advertising bookings close two weeks prior to publication.

Email jasmin@swbiz.com.au or tanya@swbiz.com.au to request a rate card or to reserve your space!

July edition deadlines Advertising bookings: close of business, Mon 21 June Editorial: close of business, Mon 21 June Published: First week in July

BIZ ONLINE Our website provides you with 24/7 access to your favourite regional business magazine.

Featuring stories and articles from our printed publication, the website will also include special tips and resources that will only be available online. www.swbiz.com.au

SouthwestBIZ 2/102 Lava Street Warrnambool Vic 3280 Phone: (03) 5568 3095

Advertising: Jasmin Barker 0410 700 705 jasmin@swbiz.com.au

Publisher: Karen Foster

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Editorial: Leah Heinrich editorial@swbiz.com.au Photography: Glen Watson Stacey Woods Jasmin Barker Production Manager: Jody Miller jody@swbiz.com.au

Web: swbiz.com.au Find us on Facebook Published by: SouthwestBIZ Pty Ltd, 2/102 Lava Street, Warrnambool, Vic 3280 Copyright 2015© Printed by: Kingprint

Our cover: Carolyn Creswell - Carman’s founder and former Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year.

reach packs a punch Catherine Kelson’s story in our May edition was a winner when we posted it online and shared it on our Facebook page. By tagging Catherine’s three businesses – Social Cat, Coffee Treat and Destination Warrnambool – THE POST REACHED A MASSIVE

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explained WITH THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR QUICKLY APPROACHING, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ALL OVER AUSTRALIA ARE WONDERING HOW THEY CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE $20,000 ASSET DEDUCTIBILITY ANNOUNCED IN THE FEDERAL BUDGET LAST MONTH. This information from the Australian Tax Office – albeit rather dry! – should explain everything but make sure you talk to your tax agent or accountant to ensure you’re following all the rules.

The Australian Government announced a new measure for small business with immediate deductibility for assets less than $20,000 in the 2015 Budget on 12 May 2015. The measure will require legislation and will apply to assets acquired from 7.30pm on 12 May 2015 until 30 June 2017.

When a proposed law change is announced but not yet enacted, the ATO provides advice to taxpayers about following the existing law and also information about the

proposed changes.

As this law change will be retrospective if enacted, it is important that small businesses understand their obligations under both the existing and proposed laws. Importantly, under the announced new measure, small businesses will need to keep records of their purchases to claim their deduction if the law is enacted.

While legislative provisions will outline the specific application of this measure, this question and answer section provides some guidance as to how the measure might apply based on the details announced in the Federal Budget 2015–16.

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WHAT IS THE CURRENT LAW? Small businesses can elect to use the ‘simplified depreciation rules’.

These rules allow small businesses to immediately deduct assets costing less than $1,000. Any assets of $1,000 and over can be added together (‘pooled’) and depreciated at the same rate. These assets are depreciated at 15 per cent in the first income year, and 30 per cent per year thereafter.

WHAT IS CHANGING? The threshold for immediate deductibility will be raised to $20,000 from 7.30pm 12 May 2015. The increased threshold is proposed

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? A small business will be able to immediately deduct each and every depreciating asset that they purchase with a cost below $20,000. For assets costing $20,000 or more, businesses will need to use the pooling arrangements and depreciate these assets at 15 per cent in the first year and 30 per cent each year thereafter.

The low pool value threshold will also change so that if at the end of the income year the balance of the pool falls below $20,000 it can also be immediately deducted. These changes are intended to apply for the period from 7.30pm 12 May 2015 to the end of 30 June 2017.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CURRENT RULES AND ELIGIBLE ASSETS? For information about the operation of the current rules and assets that are eligible to be deducted under the current instant asset write-off threshold you can ring 13 28 66.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

TO INSPIRE WHEN IT COMES TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, JIM PENMAN BELIEVES IN TALKING TO OTHER BUSINESS PEOPLE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.

Carolyn Creswell - Carman’s founder and former Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year.

“I’m a great believer in having as much contact with people in business from a wide variety of sectors as possible,” Jim says.

“Talking to my franchisees as much as I can gives me a wide variety of ideas. I’ve been in business 35 years but I can still learn so much from people who have only been in business six months.”

The founder of the Jim’s Group franchise network – which includes Jim’s Mowing, Jim’s Cleaning and Jim’s Dog Wash – will be one of the two keynote speakers at BizFest, a one-day conference to be held in Warrnambool on August 10. He will be joined by Carolyn Creswell, founder of Carman’s Fine Foods and former Telstra Business Woman of the Year.

Jim says he’s a concrete thinker who wants to know “what someone has done and how it has worked”.

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possible to others in business – the people who do that are the ones who grow continually,” he says.

“To be successful in business you

also need to have humility. Nobody knows it all, least of all me. You’ve

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got to make mistakes – if you don’t make mistakes you’re not trying to do anything new. I’m still making mistakes and I’ve been in business 35 years.”

Jim says his keynote address at

BizFest will include him telling his own business story and what he believes made the difference in his success.

“I’m not going to tell people how

to run your business because I don’t know!

“I’m not the most talented

person – I have a lot of weaknesses.

But there are a number of key principles I believe in and they’re not things you learn from a book or course.”

JIM PENMAN Jim is the masterful mind behind Jim’s Group, one of the world’s largest franchises and one of Australia’s most famous and trusted brands. With 3,414 franchisees and growing, Jim’s Group is the largest franchise group in Australia.

Jim’s Group began in 1982 as Jim’s Mowing – a one-man business established with a $30,000 debt and a marketing budget of $24. Jim soon had more work than he could handle and began taking on subcontractors.

Because customer turnover made it difficult to build a major business on

this basis, he gradually shifted his focus to building up and selling lawnmowing rounds.

To sell these more effectively, Jim began offering forms of support and training, establishing a kind of pseudo franchise but without ongoing fees.

The shift to full franchising came in 1989, from a desire to offer better customer service, and with the threat of competition from the arrival of the Adelaide based VIP Home Services Group.

The franchise proved surprisingly successful, with sixty franchisees operating by the end of the first year and a presence in all Australian states within three years. Jim’s Cleaning was launched in 1994, followed by dog wash, handyman, fencing and more than 39 other divisions that now operate in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Jim says the key to success in franchising is an overriding concern for the welfare of all his franchisees.

PEOPLE SHOULD TALK AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO OTHERS IN BUSINESS – THE PEOPLE WHO DO THAT ARE THE ONES WHO GROW CONTINUALLY. - JIM PENMAN The founder of the Jim’s Group franchise network – which includes Jim’s Mowing, Jim’s Cleaning and Jim’s Dog Wash.

JIM PENMAN’S TOP THREE TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: 1. Be absolutely passionate and

obsessive about your customers.

2. Compete on service not price.

3. Constantly look to improve what

He is also a passionate speaker on customer service. He remains actively involved in running the business.

Jim is married, has 10 children, drives a 26-year-old car and is funding a university research program into the biological underpinnings of social behaviour.

His achievements are an example of a great Australian success story.

CAROLYN CRESWELL Carman’s founder and former Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year, Carolyn is an inspiration and mentor to many Australians who have always wanted to start a company of their own.

More than 20 years ago Carolyn was told she was going to lose her part-time job hand-making muesli for a few Melbourne cafes and delis, so she took the plunge and bought half the tiny business for $1,000. Since

then, Carolyn has grown Carman’s into the number one gourmet muesli brand on Australian supermarket shelves exporting to 32 countries worldwide.

Carolyn is extremely proud that she has managed to keep Carman’s 100% Australian made and owned.

As a mother of four children, Carolyn understands the need to produce nourishing products that she not only feels comfortable feeding to her children but to the children of her customers in Australia and around the globe. All Carman’s products are free from any artificial colours, flavours, preservatives and genetically modified ingredients.

It is Carolyn’s passion for healthy food that has cemented Carman’s reputation as a food brand customers can trust to be not only natural and healthy, but delicious.

Carolyn’s commitment to a healthy work-life balance is also reflected at the Carman’s office

where the employees, many being mums working flexible hours, have conversations ranging from customer interaction and company strategy to the latest happenings in their children’s lives. The fun family-like environment ensures an enjoyable place to work and a very low staff turnover.

Carolyn is an active board member of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, which puts kitchens and organic gardens in primary schools to give children the chance to grow, harvest, prepare and share food, and an Ambassador for the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre and Smiling Mind, an organisation supporting the growth of happy and healthy, young minds. She has also moved into the public eye, appearing as a judge on Channel 10’s TV series, Recipe to Riches.

As well as running Carman’s Carolyn is a very popular public speaker at corporate conferences,

you do – never be satisfied or think you’re good enough.

small business seminars and charity events. Carolyn’s speeches are memorable, not only for their humour and warmth, but for their insight into the unique business strategies she employs at Carman’s.

Carolyn’s presentations always leave her audiences invigorated and ready to jump start their own careers and businesses.

Warm, engaging and inspirational,

Carolyn Creswell has always been passionate and positive about what she does. She believes having a positive attitude is paramount to having a successful business and her audiences are inspired to follow her lead after hearing her speak.

For more information about

BizFest and the skills workshops on offer, turn the page.

BizFest’s keynote speakers are

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BIZFEST BRINGING THE BEST OF BUSINESS TO THE SOUTHWEST.

A major new business conference will bring the best of business knowledge to the southwest in August.

“BizFest has a three main aims. First of all, we wanted to bring great professional development here to our region.

BizFest – the brainchild of Warrnambool marketing and communications agency o2 Media – will be staged on Monday 10 August as part of the Victorian Government's Small Business Festival.

“And secondly, we wanted to showcase the breadth and depth of expertise that exists here, so almost all our skills workshops will be presented by local talent.”

o2 Media Director Karen Foster said BizFest would feature high-profile keynote speakers Jim Penman and Carolyn Creswell as well as a rich program of workshops covering topics of importance and interest to professional people.

Ms Foster said a third aim for BizFest was to provide great networking opportunities for local businesses. These included pre-dinner drinks and a special dinner hosted by Deakin University.

Early bird tickets are $150 for the full-day program and will go on sale in early June.

Keep up-to-date with BizFest via Facebook!

BIZFEST FEATURE SKILLS WORKSHOPS. Note: These workshops will be run concurrently. Delegates are able to choose from the program to attend four workshops.

Lessons from the AFL: 7 People management tips to put your business on top of the ladder Gavan Cooper and Catriona Hardiman, Cooper Hardiman Want to know how to get the best from your team?

Gavan Cooper and Catriona Hardiman share insights gleaned over many years working with teams as diverse as micro businesses through to large multinationals. You will learn proven HR strategies and practices that can easily be applied to your business.

Organisational innovation: dinosaurs, disruptors and dreamers Kieran Murrihy, Foresight Lane As well as needing to find ways to be more efficient and effective, many businesses face challenges around adapting to new ways of doing business.

Futurist and founder of Foresight Lane, Kieran Murrihy will explore trends and innovations in business and examine how they can be applied today in organisations and communities.

This provocative workshop will review new models that are being successfully applied around the globe, equipping participants with practical tools for change.

What’s WRONG with journalists these days???

Leah Heinrich, o2 Media journalist and PR practitioner (and word nerd!)

Public Relations is a fantastic way to gain exposure for your business for low or no cost. But how do you gain traction in the high-speed cynical world of media? In this workshop you’ll learn how to use PR effectively for your business, how to give your media

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releases the best chance of being published and how to think outside the box with your PR activities.

During this workshop you’ll have practical experience in how to write a really good media release.

Exports and imports… what’s stopping you?

Richard Van Bergeijk and Jim Quadara, Ryans Group This workshop is pitched at small to medium businesses who might be contemplating exporting or importing, but don’t know where to start.

Richard Van Bergeijk and Jim Quadara will help to demystify common myths around exporting and importing, covering off on all the “dos” and “don’ts”.

Participants will gain insights into their obligations as a buyer or seller and how to establish relationships with partners across the supply chain.

Flawless!

Elizabeth Wolff, Personal Image Consultant Discover and define your genuine personal style.

Drawing on more than 25 years in the fashion industry, Elizabeth Wolff will help you to explore your true self to create effortless everyday styling.

Whether you need a few simple tips or a complete wardrobe cleanse, this workshop will help you to identify your unique style for a confident new you!

The secret weapon to boosting productivity Kath Tanner The second highest factor affecting employee dissatisfaction in the workplace is feeling

undervalued, underutilised and underappreciated.

In this workshop, teacher and Positive Psychology devotee Kath Tanner will help you discover the power of gratitude and how it impacts upon employee satisfaction and, ultimately, your bottom line.

Make them fall in love with you – customer service love potion!

Karen Foster, o2 Media Director Organisations that are able to skillfully manage their customers’ end-to-end experience can increase loyalty, generate great word-of-mouth promotion and make the lives of their employees much happier.

Focusing on your business “touch points”, this workshop will help you to artfully and deliberately design the “big picture” customer journey to create experiences that are memorable for all the right reasons!

Playing the employment game – identify and avoid the key risks Gavan Cooper and Catriona Hardiman, Cooper Hardiman The complexities associated with employment contracts, agreements, modern awards, the minimum national employment standards and new employee protections against bullying and unfair dismissal have left many employers uncertain, outof-pocket and in some cases, out of business!

Using a game show format, HR experts Gavan Cooper and Catriona Hardiman will help you identify some of the key risks associated with employing staff, providing practical strategies to manage them.

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THE VALUE OF AN IDEA LIES IN THE USING OF IT. — THOMAS EDISON

What makes an agribusiness sustainable?

A bank’s perspective Jock Thomas, Rhonda Henry, Matthew Bushell and John Clue, Commonwealth Bank Gain unique insights into how a bank assesses and supports agribusinesses through the often fickle and cyclical nature of agriculture in this region. The workshop’s experienced presenters will also provide special tips on developing sustainable business plans especially for agribusinesses.

Stepping up to lead Anita Rank, Committee for Portland Regional leader Anita Rank will draw on her experience as Committee for Portland chief to explore the value of bringing people together to build powerful networks. Savvy businesses understand the value in striving to become leaders in their field. This workshop will canvass how individuals can be personally empowered to work together for the benefit of organisations, communities and regions.

Growing a better business Kevin Bennett, KB Business Solutions We all want to grow and build a better business, but where and how do we start? This workshop explores the insights Kevin Bennett has gained from working with successful organisations and identifies best practice. The result is a series of actions that can be implemented quickly to grow a better business.

The Cloud – a business tool for success Damian Jones, eResources Find out what “the Cloud” is and what it can do for your business.

In this practical workshop, you will learn how your business can have an email and calendar sharing solution that will work across multiple devices without the need to invest in a large and expensive IT system.

Taking charge of your health, wellbeing and productivity at work Pauline Rooney, WorkPlace-EZ With sitting now described as the “new smoking”, sedentary office workers are at risk of a range of serious health issues.

This interactive, practical workshop will provide tips to improve your physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. Simple but effective workstation exercises will be explained and the energetic Pauline Rooney will explain how mindfulness can help to

counter stress and common workplace ailments.

A must for all desk-bound workers!

From traditional to online – well worth the pain!

John Schreenan and Leon Wilson, Kingprint Online Considering moving your business online? Learn how a traditional business in a traditional industry was able to transform its business model and take its clients along for the ride!

Although the journey is not always an easy one, this case study illustrates the opportunities that open up for businesses prepared to take the step and establish themselves as innovation leaders.

Your greatest asset – your underutilised staff Leon Beaton, Creating a Mindshift For Change Your staff could be your greatest weapon in your bid to ensure your business evolves and flourishes.

In this workshop, you will understand how a clear and concise business vision can help to engage and rally your staff. You will also learn how to set “real” Key Performance Indicators that your staff will want to achieve.

Quick stress busters for busy people!

Robyn Wood, Work Health Wisdom A must do workshop for busy entrepreneurs during which you’ll pick up fast and easy strategies to reduce anxiety and stress and approach every day with more energy and vitality. Learn how to focus the mind to think more clearly and make better decisions in your business and personal life.

Experienced natural therapist and author Robyn Wood will help you create more balance in your life, leaving more time for the things that really matter.

During this workshop, Bron Levett will provide you with tools for record keeping, explaining how to read your profit and loss statement and balance sheet. The workshop will also include tips to help you analyse your financial accounts to give you all the information you need to make the best decisions in your business.

Hashing out the almighty hashtag!

Catherine Kelson, Social Cat Media Tag along with the Social Cat as she explains how hashtags have become a daily routine for your customers. You’ll discover why it’s important to have your own unique tag for your brand, event or promotion so you can start turning your hashtagging customers into brand ambassadors!

This is the new #wordofmouth, which we know is traditionally the best form of advertising. Find out what can happen with a digital spin to those old traditions!

Taking care of business – understanding IT and data security Jason Hecker, Up and Running Technology Services We all know data security is important, but do you really know how to protect your business? IT expert Jason Hecker will explain firewalls, viruses and malware, email safety, data backups and more.

You’ll leave this workshop with a clear sense of how to protect your business IT systems.

BizFest Dinner Deakin on Timor, from 6.30pm Network and connect with like-minded folk at the BizFest Dinner hosted by Deakin University.

Calling in the debt Mark Bridge, Great Southern Credit Management This practical and engaging workshop will demonstrate top tips for effectively communicating with customers when it comes to the sensitive issue of unpaid accounts.

Not only will these tactics help to keep cash flowing through your business, they will also help you to turn around a potentially difficult situation to build powerful customer relationships.

Update, understand and analyse your accounts!

Bron Levett, the Tax Chic You’re in business because you’re great at what you do. But do you also know how to use your financial reports as a powerful business management tool?

FIND OUT MORE! Contact Karen Foster or Liz Fowler o2 Media Telephone 5568 3095 karen@o2media.com.au or liz@o2media.com.au

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Leadership program for women with a disability Nominations are now being sought for an exciting leadership program that will be offered in Warrnambool

by Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV).

Warrnambool resident Rose Egerton will be a co-facilitator of Enabling Women, which will run for one day a week for five weeks from June 22.

‘Women with disabilities are the best ones to speak up about their experience,” Rose says.

“By offering them leadership and advocacy training at a nominal rate we can support them to do that. Another benefit of the training is being able to work together on positive ideas for change.

“This is a great opportunity for me as I am passionate about empowering women with a disability.”

Rose will assist WDV leadership and partnership development officer Cath McNamara in delivering the program. Topics to be covered include self-identity, human rights, communication, advocacy and leadership.

For more information or to nominate for the program contact Cath McNamara on 9286 7810.

Information can also be found at www.wdv.org.au.

The Enabling Women program is supported by Warrnambool City Council.

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Two award-winning South West TAFE hairdressing students have fulfilled a long-held dream of opening their own hair and beauty studio.

Jacinta McLean and Sarah McKenzie were late last year named the joint high achievers in the South West TAFE Certificate III in Hairdressing. At the time the long-time friends and mature-aged students spoke of their dream to jointly open a hairdressing enterprise that expanded on Jacinta’s existing home beauty and nails business.

That dream turned into reality on May 4 when they officially opened Max Hair and Beauty Studio at 35 Garden Street, Warrnambool. And things couldn’t be going better.

“It’s going really well,” Jacinta says. “We’ve had heaps of new clients and we haven’t stopped since opening. It’s building all the time.”

Their decision to return to

South West TAFE to gain new qualifications has proven to be a wise move. Sarah has wanted to become a hairdresser since she was 16 and after raising four children decided it was time to make it a reality and enrol in the TAFE course.

Setting up their business was

a fun collaborative process and the name “Max” was chosen as a variation on their shared "Mc" surnames.

South West TAFE Hairdressing

Department Coordinator Jenny Best McCosh says the students are a great success story.

“I was invited to their opening

night and was impressed by how well they’ve set up their studio and how appealing it is for customers,” she says. “Jacinta and Sarah are a great example of people with a positive attitude who are willing to have a go and who have succeeded.”

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Fun4Kids favourite

“Just about every kid that comes into the festival leaves with a toy under their arm,” he said.

“I’ve spoken to some people who still have them years and years later.

“To see the kids’ faces when they are finished, their eyes just light up.”

Fairbrother Manager - South West Victoria Billy Edis agreed that working with timber was a timeless joy for children.

“Kids enjoy being able to make something out of timber,” he said.

“To be able to take a few pieces of wood and walk out with an aeroplane or a car and to be able to say ‘I made that’ is really positive.”

Fairbrother have supplied all of the materials for the kits as well as labour to set up the zone.

“We have a commitment to supporting good community events like Fun4Kids,” Mr Edis said.

“Sponsoring the Build It zone fits in with that commitment and also because it ties in well with what we do as a business.”

The 2015 Fun4Kids Festival will run from June 28 until July 4.

For a full performer, zone and activity line-up or to purchase tickets, visit www.fun4kids.com.au

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Preparations for one of Fun4Kids Festival’s most popular activities, the Fairbrother Build It zone, are almost complete.

The Triton Woodworkers have been working for months to ensure 20 pallets of wooden toy kits will be delivered to the festival in June, comprising 95,000 pieces of wood and 170,000 nails.

Community programs with support clients at the Archie Graham Centre have also provided an invaluable service in bagging up the kits.

During the festival, about 100 hammers will be used by children to create up to 9000 toys.

“We start work after Christmas and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel now,” said Triton Woodworkers President Len Byron.

“The club puts in about 3000 hours of work with about 25 or 30 people helping to make the kits.”

“We have been doing it for years now, so we are like a factory in how we work. It’s like a conveyor belt.”

Mr Byron said that perennial favourites such as the fairy house, bird feeder, helicopter and truck are all returning, with a jewellery box a new kit on offer.

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A healthy love of reading Epworth Healthcare has partnered with the Fun4Kids Festival to deliver the Epworth Book Nook – a space where kids can meet the authors of some of their favourite tales as well as discover new stories or curl up with an old favourite.

From enjoying a book in the Epworth Book Nook to making your own movie, learning circus tricks, building a wooden toy truck or enjoying one of over 80 stage performances, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this year’s Fun4Kids.

The diversity of fun on offer at Australia’s most awarded children’s festival is one of the major attractors, according to Epworth Director of Operations – Radiation Oncology, Paul Fenton.

“I’ve never seen a festival like it in Melbourne, or anywhere else,” he said.

“Something that is as targeted for kids and families and provides so many new opportunities for children to enjoy themselves is just fantastic.

“It really is a great drawcard for the region and for Warrnambool.”

Paul and his family, who live

in Geelong, first attended the festival three years ago after it was recommended to them by friends.

“We had an absolute ball,” he said.

“There was such a range of things for the kids to do, their heads were spinning by the end of the day and they certainly slept well that night.”

Epworth has been welcomed to Warrnambool following its selection to construct and operate the new South West Regional Cancer Centre, which will provide much needed specialised cancer care to patients in south-west Victoria. Paul said Epworth was very proud to support such an important event in the region, with everyone looking forward to seeing the 2015 festival in action.

“We are excited to partner with Fun4Kids to present the Epworth Book Nook as we prepare to start a new chapter in healthcare in Warrnambool and the south-west region,” he said.

The 2015 Fun4Kids Festival will be held during the winter school holidays from June 28 until July 4.

For more information and to book your tickets, visit www.fun4kids.com.au.

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Happy 1st birthday

From Left: Ashley King (Branch Manager), Tania Dalton, Naomi Harman, Kathryn Ewenson (Customer Service Officers).

Community Bank!

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ort Fairy and District Community Bank is celebrating its first birthday by giving away more community grants – $10,000 worth to be exact!

Bank Board Chairman Peter Langley says the bank has already invested $50,000 in the community, and now eligible clubs and not-forprofit groups can share in an extra $10,000 in grants as a reverse birthday present.

“It is because of the amazing support we’ve received from the Port Fairy community that the bank has been able to achieve so much in its first year,” Peter says.

“We’re really pleased to be able to offer these extra community grants as a way of saying a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who has made it possible.”

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Bank will celebrate its first birthday milestone on June 24.

In the first year of operation, the Port Fairy and District Community Bank invested around $50,000 into the community through community grants and sponsorships across 24 not-for-profit organisations and clubs. On top of that, the Community Bank underwrote the Sackville Street bluestone paving project to the tune of $50,000 to enable the paving of the entire street.

“We are slightly ahead of expectations and we thank our customers and shareholders for the tremendous support they have given our business so far,” Peter says. “The future looks bright and exciting for our bank and the community.”

Branch Manager Ashley King says that after a strong indication of support from the community

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and future customers before opening last year, “on the books” business has increased from $42 million to more than $80 million.

“This is a significant achievement in the history of Community Banks and one that is pushing the Port Fairy and District Community Bank towards profit in its first full year of operation,” Ashley says.

“The growth in business has been achieved by customers following through on their promise to support the Community Bank once it opened, and through new customers keen to support us and the community investments we do.”

Ashley says during the past 12

months, staff have developed a great rapport with customers.

“We have concentrated on developing the branch as a friendly way to do business. Building relationships with customers and community organisations has been pivotal in achieving the business growth.”

Peter says the directors of Belfast Community Enterprises Ltd – the group that established the bank – have worked diligently to deliver the community banking model of the Bendigo Bank. As well as running the company as volunteers, they play an active role as ambassadors, promoting the benefits of community

Lillian Powling Collection - courtesy of the Port Fairy Historical Society

Lillian Powling Collection - courtesy of the Port Fairy Historical Society

Courtesy of the Port Fairy Historical Society

Top Row: Historical photos of new branch site. Middle Row L to R: your community brach, Gardens Oval Port Fairy, Chairman Peter Langley Bottom Row L to R: Reardon Theatre, clubrooms signage, Port Fairy bluestone paving and L to R: Ashley King (Branch Manager) and Port Fairy Film Society members Lesley Dawson and George Dummett.

banking and its community

and their professional expertise and

Community Bank can only support

investments.

community involvement is welcomed.

the community to the extent the

community supports it’. To be able

Peter says the board’s

“The board is focused on bringing

development continues to evolve and

the potential benefits of community

to give back around $50,000 in

has recently been strengthened by

banking to reality and this can only

our first 12 months is satisfying and

the appointment of Michael Gunn

be achieved by business we can

the community support has been

and James Castley, both accountants

procure, and with the support of our

fantastic. The fact the business has

and local residents, to the Audit and

customers to generate a profit to

grown steadily and consistently

Risk Committee. Gaye Batt has been

enable further investments back into

is evidence of the confidence

appointed as Company Secretary

our community,” Peter says.

the community has in its own

and Di Officer as Minute Secretary,

Community Bank.”

“Our adage has always been ‘the

Information about community grants and sponsorship can be obtained from the Port Fairy and District Community Bank at Shop 4 / 32 Bank Street, Port Fairy, phone 5568 1200.

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he Port Fairy Film Society and F Project Cinema are joining forces to organise the Buckshot Film Festival for September 12th in Port Fairy, with this the first time the two groups have collaborated.

Buckshot will include two categories – an open category for films of any genre under 15 minutes (but made in the past five years), and a 3x3 challenge in which filmmakers are asked to create a three-minute film in three days. Entrants in the 3x3 challenge need to include three concepts, which will be revealed at 3pm on July 31.

Buckshot follows the success in 2014 of F Project Cinema’s Silver Ball Screening Festival, in which 33 locally made films were screened in Warrnambool’s laneways. It also follows a huge year of classical, summer, fundraiser and regular screenings for the Port Fairy Film Society, which now uses some

impressive new technology in the simultaneous film-making for the 3x3 challenge; just creative chaos taking Reardon Theatre in Bank Street. over the southwest,” The festival is being Emily says. organised by a group The Buckshot of Warrnambool Film Festival is creatives known as I LIKE THE named after The Buckheads, -MAKERS IDEA OF FILM the coarse who wanted to ACE TO HAVING A PL volcanic gravel FILMS, give film culture in SHOW THEIR R E to be found TH O T E their regional town AND TO ME .

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FILM-M the volcanic Buckheads’ leader lakes country of James Russell says Victoria. Halfway they’ve set a challenge for between Warrnambool and locals – and those further afield – to Port Fairy is Tower Hill, a place of enter their work.

Aboriginal significance and a volcanic “I like the idea of film-makers crater on the western edge of a line having a place to show their films, of similar volcanoes, rimmed by beds and to meet other film-makers,” James says.

While the film festival is accepting all sorts of films in the first category, the unique 3x3 challenge is the creation of Emily Bissland.

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“And it’s a great excuse to visit our beautiful coastal towns as winter turns to spring,” he says.

The Buckshot Film Festival will take place on September 12 with afternoon and evening screenings at the Reardon Theatre in Port Fairy. The closing date for film submissions is August 3 before 3pm.

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Kristie says Logans Beach Spa Retreat will start trading from July 1 with a grand re-opening planned for August 15th. “The business will be relaunched as a luxury retreat-style day spa with a focus on providing customised packages for people who are in need of some time out or who maybe need some guidance when going through a turning point in their lives,” she says.

Kristie says she is excited to be taking on a new business and invites all SouthwestBIZ readers to take advantage of an unbelievable special 25% discount on all treatments for clients who book during June for a treatment in July.

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Complemented by acupuncture, naturopathy and other practitioner services, Kristie aims to tie all services together and tailor packages and retreats to suit individual needs.

The retreat has one of only two steam treatment rooms in Australia that can be used whilst having a massage, body wrap and scrub or a simply DIY steam room experience: excellent for those winter chills. Also on offer is Warrnambool’s only Vichy Shower, as well as an infrared sauna, a dry heat sauna and a salt water pool for that true hydrotherapy experience.

Kristie was the founder of Warrnambool Holistic Health, where she worked as calmbirth practitioner and acupuncturist specialising in women’s health, pregnancy, fertility and birth preparation.

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Last year’s participants were treated to clear skies and views of whales from the finish line, with the third annual event enjoying a high proportion of repeat registrations.

“Although we can’t guarantee whale sightings or perfect weather every year, we can promise spectacular views of rugged coastline, rolling hills, Portland’s harbour and wetlands,” says Race Director Melissa Francis.

The feature run, a challenging 15k from Cape Nelson Lighthouse to Portland Lighthouse, will “light up the shortest day of the year”, and strong growth in the walk categories has prompted organisers to time all walkers this year.

As well as boosting physical activity, the fun run injects tourism dollars into the economy and attracts many first-time visitors to Portland, with registrations already coming in from Melbourne, Mildura, Horsham and Mt Gambier. Melissa

welcomed the growing “runcation” with children of all ages training as trend – holidays that centre around part of the Portland Primary Runners a running event – and said feedback Club, and a successful fundraising has been fantastic. stall at the finish line. School “Many people have said it’s principal Steph Carter applauded the best fun run they’ve ever the healthy living, active lifestyle done and great value message being promoted for money. Our to the younger volunteers sure generation. know how to “It is such a great LAST YEAR’S RE create a buzz community E W TS PARTICIPAN R A LE at each event, event and we C TREATED TO F O S W from the guys are proud so IE SKIES AND V E TH M O who put out the many of our WHALES FR directions and children are FINISH LINE. funny signs like supporting the ‘cemetery ahead, run and being active look alive’ at 5am on during the cold winter the morning of the event, and months,” says Steph. the marshalls directing walkers and Race registrations start from $12 runners along the course, to those for walkers and $20 for runners, handing out fresh fruit at the finish with the free 1km kids’ course open line. We couldn’t do it without to primary-school aged children them!” and younger. The finish line along Portland Runners Club has Bentinck Street features a free welcomed funding through Glenelg bouncing castle and face painting, Shire Council’s community grants plus music and hot food stalls. program, and corporate sponsorship

has enabled them to offer better Early-bird and family registration prizes, a wider advertising reach and discounts apply for those who subsequent event growth. register online by June 12 at Palmer Street Primary School www.portlandrunnersclub.com.au. is one community group to benefit

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“Coming into winter is the time we MUST have our cars in A1 condition. My friendly and professional staff have many years’ experience in the automotive field, and I can guarantee when your car leaves my service department it will be safe.

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Young leaders obtain coaching qualification Young leaders from The Whitten Project obtained their AFL Level 1 coaching qualification at a workshop at the Portland Council Chambers in late May. Delivered by AFL Victoria Western Districts Football Development Manager Jock Whiting, the 16 aspiring community leaders learnt how to effectively plan, implement and deliver a junior coaching program during the four-hour course.

Project Coordinator Mark De Campo says learning how to coach was a crucial element of The Whitten Project due to its strong links with leadership and opportunities for skill development.

“Through the course young leaders were provided with opportunities to manage time, problem solve, work in a team environment, progress an activity and lead a group,” he said.

“Coaching skills are easily transferable to school and home life, sports teams and workplaces and provides young people with rewarding opportunities to connect with their local community.”

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ELPING PEOPLE SOLVE PROBLEMS” IS THE ANSWER SHIRLEY ERREY GIVES WHEN ASKED WHAT SHE MOST ENJOYS MOST ABOUT HER WORK. The newly appointed head of Human Resources at Emmanuel College, Shirley began her career in the legal industry.

“I had been working as a law clerk for many years and transferred into the business services team at a Melbourne mid-tier law firm,” Shirley says.

“Ultimately I became their Human Resources Manager. I then left the legal industry and worked for a global corporate for six years in the role of Human Resources Specialist. That role saw me travelling throughout the world to places like Singapore and Boston to ensure an aligned global human resource strategy for Australian operations. During this time I also transferred to the Sydney office of that global corporate.”

Returning to study, Shirley completed Foundations of Human Resources and a Professional Diploma in Human Resources with the Australian Human Resources Institute. She then enrolled at Deakin University and completed a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources

and a Masters of Business Administration (Human Resources) in 2011.

In order to take up the position at Emmanuel College, Shirley relocated to Warrnambool from Sydney.

“My immediate and wider family resides in rural western Victoria so for me, I came home and happily so!

“I am delighted to be working with Emmanuel College and its wonderful staff. I was very keen on the role, as I believed that I could help with structure and processes and wanted the opportunity to work within a supportive culture. I also immediately warmed to the staff and liked the role’s autonomy.”

Working with others to achieve best practices and outcomes is one of the elements of her work that Shirley finds most enjoyable. “Striving for a happy and healthy workplace is what keeps it interesting.”

WHEN ASKED WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS ABOUT HER NEW WORKPLACE SHIRLEY SAYS IT’S “RESPECT AND STRIVING FOR THE BEST OUTCOME FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS AND STAFF”.

“I really enjoy the collegiate atmosphere and the smiling faces around campus.”

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LOCAL FARMERS ARE BUSY PEOPLE – FINDING THE TIME TO TEST DRIVE A NEW VEHICLE SOMETIMES ISN’T POSSIBLE.

IT WAS FOR THIS REASON CLINTON BAULCH FROM WARRNAMBOOL NISSAN DECIDED TO TAKE THE BRAND-NEW NISSAN NAVARA TO THE FARMER INSTEAD.

LOT OF FARMERS AND TRADIES INTERESTED IN THE NEW MODEL,” Clinton says.

“Farmers are time poor so the

idea is to take the Navara to them, plus give our country pubs a boost at the same time. I’m a country lad and I want to see people support their local pub more.”

The sessions will start at 4pm

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Everyone who attends a session will be entered into the beer prize draw but they have to be present during the draw to win.

BAULCHY’S PUB TOUR DATES: • Monday June 1 – Mt Shadwell Hotel, 128 Dunlop Street, Mortlake • Wednesday June 3 – Yambuk Inn, Princes Highway • Friday June 5 – Cobden Golf Club, Neylon Street • Tuesday June 9 – Panmure Hotel, 8809 Princes Highway • Wednesday June 10 – Timboon Hotel, 2 Curdievale Road • Friday June 13 – Flying Horse Bar and Brewery, Princes Highway, Warrnambool NP300 NAVARA SETS NEW BENCHMARKS

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Speedy shearing at Mt Shadwell Hotel

Shearers from all over Australia and New Zealand will compete in the Mortlake Quick Shear at the MT SHADWELL HOTEL, Mortlake, on Friday 30th October.

Hotel owner Anna Anders says around 100 shearers enter the competition, which has been held since 1989 and at the hotel for the past two years.

“Many of our competitors also compete in the Warrnambool Show competition, which is on the same weekend,” Anna says.

“It’s a family friendly night with live music and cash prizes, and we’re looking for local businesses to sponsor the event. It’s a massive night at the hotel and with the Mortlake Races on the next day, it’s a great weekend for the area.” The Mt Shadwell Hotel is at 128 Dunlop Street, Mortlake, phone 5599 2019.

incorporating The Stables Motel

Yambuk Inn – a great country pub

Cobden Golf Club

With overnight camping facilities and a courtesy bus, the YAMBUK INN offers the best in friendly country pub hospitality.

The pub enjoys fantastic local support and the courtesy bus is a huge drawcard for Warrnambool residents who want to have a night out without worrying about the drive home.

But it was travellers that prompted the camping facilities after licensee Rob Evans constantly fielded requests to park campervans or pitch a tent after a meal and an enjoyable night at the establishment.

The Yambuk Inn is open seven days with lunch and dinner served Wednesday to Sunday. It offers a $12 lunch menu, Wednesday burger nights, Thursday parma nights and a two-course Sunday roast lunch. Yambuk Inn, Princes Highway, Yambuk, phone 5568 4310.

With a 14-hole course, TAB facilities and a 200seat bistro for functions and meals, the COBDEN GOLF CLUB caters for everyone.

General Manager Andrew Carter says the club has a warm friendly atmosphere and exceptional customer service with plans for 18 golf holes to be completed in the future.

“Food is our focus with the menu changing daily and fresh local salads and vegetables.

“There is never a dull moment at the club. Monday night is bingo, Tuesdays is $12.90 parma and pot night, and Fridays are our members’ draw nights.

“This year we’re encouraging everyone’s inner golfer to come out by taking out a membership, which start from $160. If golfing isn’t your passion, we also offer social memberships to the club for just $25.” Cobden Golf Club, Neylon Street, phone 5595 1393.

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High Tea a winner at the Panmure Hotel

RAILWAY VIEW HOTEL new menus, family friendly atmosphere

Functions are flying at The Horse

High Tea at a country pub is rather unique but

Family friendly dining in Timboon was never easier with the former TIMBOON HOTEL welcoming children and their parents in for lunch or dinner.

Hotel owner Gary Swayn says the pub’s menu is currently being redeveloped and he is in the process of changing the pub’s name back to the original Railway View Hotel.

Originally from Timboon, Gary took over the hotel in April after running his own painting business in Melbourne for around 23 years.

“I always thought it would be a good business and lifestyle. Since I took over, there have been a lot of people coming in that haven’t been in for a while, which is great to see,” Gary says.

The Railway View, which also has motel rooms, is open seven days a week with meals served six days.

THE FLYING HORSE BAR AND BREWERY is a well-known Warrnambool institution but did you know it also has four function rooms?

The Horse co-owner and functions manager Tania Monk says the business has a major function room, a trendy brewery room and two smaller seminar rooms available for hire with catering and drinks.

The large room can hold around 200 people standing or 120 sitting, with the brewery function room seating up to 70 people. A soft lounge area can be transformed into a function area and the board room is ideal for committee meetings.

“Our spaces are really versatile and we have all the mod cons. We are also very flexible with our catering options so we can work within set budgets for any occasion."

Contact Tania for a chat – phone 0437 622 555 or email functions@theflyinghorse.com.au.

it has been an absolute winner PANMURE HOTEL owner Annie Lenehan.

Annie says the idea flourished after

wondering what to do with an old room at the back of the pub.

“We wanted to add something new to the old

country pub, so we transformed the room into a tearoom and it’s just taken off,” she says.

“We bake everything here on the premises –

it’s like grandma’s country kitchen and Alice in Wonderland’s tea party rolled into one.”

The hotel serves two levels of high tea – mini

or high (with champagne and cheese platter) for any size group on any day of the week. Bookings are essential. Panmure Hotel, 8809 Princes Highway, Panmure – phone 5567 6270.

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Slide into your Winter W EEKE N D at Wharf Commons been stripped back to a warehouse feel with concrete floors, string lights and picnic tables.

``The Slider Session will be a great way to enjoy the Winter Weekend, right on the historic wharf with great views of the Moyne River,`` Andy says.

“Our kitchen team – Ricky, Tony and Dan – are pumped and are working on some excellent slider options for everyone. The ticket price includes all you can eat sliders all night in the dining hall, so there’s sure to be quite a few loosened belts by the end of the night.”

Tickets for the Slider Session can be purchased from The Wharf Commons at 29 Gipps Street, Port Fairy, or by emailing thewharfcommons@gmail.com.

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AT THE WHARF 5-8 PM

$4 SLIDERS [3 $10[ $4 beer & wine in dining hall FOR

ALL YOU CAN EAT SLIDERS, $4 BEER AND WINE ALL NIGHT, HOUSE-MADE SANGRIA AND SPECIAL ONE-OFF BURGERS SHOWCASING LOCAL PRODUCE LIKE SOFT-SHELL CRAB AND BUFFALO ….

If that hasn’t got you salivating, we don’t know what will.

The Wharf Commons in Port Fairy is holding a special Slider Session as part of Port Fairy’s Winter Weekend on Saturday July 4 from 7pm to 11pm.

The Wharf Commons owner Andy Dunn says for just $25, people who come along can partake in an “all you can eat” feast of sliders including beef, pork, fish and mushroom plus special burgers that may include seafood, local buffalo and southern style chicken.

The Slider Session will be held in the seafood and burger venue’s refurbished dining hall, which has

Catch you at

The Wharf!

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Grampians Grape Escape, Halls Gap 2015

Food, wine & Tex Perkins JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED

With Leah Heinrich // professional glutton and Tex groupie

ONE COULD BLAME THE FRESH, MOUNTAIN AIR FOR AN INCREASE IN APPETITE AND THIRST BUT SERIOUSLY, WHO NEEDS AN EXCUSE FOR OVERINDULGENCE AT A FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL?

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he Grampians Grape Escape

with The Dark Horses. In short, it was

in Halls Gap in May again

a weekend of pure bliss!

lived up to expectations,

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with a plethora of tasty food,

faces at GGE both in attendees and

an abundance of amazing wine,

exhibitors, including Pierrepoint

celebrity foodie Matt Preston, and to

Wines, Basalt Wines, Timboon Ice-

top it all off, Tex Perkins performing

Cream and Timboon Distillery.

Premium coffee

and Port Fairy's Best Vanilla Slice

OPEN 7 DAYS for breakfast & lunch • Delicious house made cakes & slices • Premium Toby’s Estate Coffee • Dine in or take away • Gluten free products available

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GGE, which celebrated its 24th birthday this year, has grown into a destination event with people travelling from all over the state for the two-day feast. It’s particularly popular with locals from the greater Grampians region and the southwest.

This year served up another great program of cooking demonstrations, with celebrity guest Matt Preston, food journalist and Masterchef judge, showing us his cheat’s cooking including ice-cream bread and lamb cooked with a hint of instant coffee.

Interesting to say the least!

The Royal Mail’s Robin Wickens (Dunkeld), Tosca Browns’ Toby Pinhol (Hamilton) and Rick Heinrich (yes, he’s my dad) from Halls Gap’s Kookaburra Hotel also gave cooking demonstrations, and there were panel discussions with chefs, winemakers and producers from across the region.

GGE organisers have in recent years put a lot of effort into entertainment and this year the music line-up was sensational.

Luke Bourchier provided a laid-back acoustic soundtrack for sipping and supping, with the offerings becoming progressively more raucous – Even the Lion followed by The Sons of May and then Buddha in a Chocolate Box (now known as The Settlement) from Hamilton producing much foot stomping.

But it was the last act on Saturday that most were hanging out for and Tex Perkins and The Dark Horses didn’t disappoint with nearly two

hours of their signature melancholy tunes finishing the day in style. There were many a Perkins fan – including me – at the front of the stage singing, swaying and taking in the charismatic front man’s vocal offerings.

Food included wood-fired pizzas, crispy calamari, Malaysian street food, crepes, Peruvian and Mexican food, sweet baked treats, gourmet sausages, handmade chocolates, poffertjes and southern American food. Producers offered samples of their wares – olives, olive oil, cheese, preserves and jams to name but a few.

And then there was the wine.

With free tastings until 4pm with the Wine Lover’s ticket, one needed to pace oneself, a difficult undertaking with such wonderful vino on offer.

A Best’s riesling, Taltarni’s sparkling Tache, Prickly Moses cider and shiraz from Mount Avoca and Norton Estate got my vote.

GGE is a family friendly affair and my four-year-old daughter Tilly enjoyed the face painting, shows and activities in the kids’ tent, as well as the animals from the Halls Gap Zoo kids could pat. There are plenty of places to sit down and eat, and loads of food options for kids – waffles, lollies, cupcakes, pancakes, ice-cream and the super-popular potato twists.

And after meeting Matt Preston, getting a photo with him and having a chat about her cooking forays, Tilly will make sure we don’t miss the “food festibal” ever again!

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Delicious hand-crafted cakes are the speciality at

- DUNKELD DELIGHTS -

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F O O D S

Café and Cakeshop Dunkeld Delights welcomes you with their handcrafted and homemade products. Situated in the township of Dunkeld, a short distance from the main street you will find great hospitality and beautiful food.

AFTER SELLING THEIR BEAUTIFUL HAND-CRAFTED BISCUITS AT MARKETS FOR EIGHT YEARS, SHANTELLE PHILLIPS AND HER MUM CHRIS PHILLIPS REALISED THEY COULD BUILD A SUCCESSFUL CAKE SHOP AND CAFÉ ON THE BACK OF THEIR SUCCESS. And they were right.

Speciality cake shop Dunkeld Delights has grown into a thriving café that offers quality hand-crafted food including biscuits, slices, cakes and specialty desserts as well as lunch menu items.

“We’re bringing back cooking methods that your grandmother and her mother used. We’re your classic cake shop, which is something hard to find these days,” Shantelle says.

Shantelle and her family risked it all establishing the business in a side street in Dunkeld but it was their dream to bring back homemade bakery

products and deliver customer service that’s not often found.

Shantelle and Chris are

Dunkeld Delights’ head bakers and Shantelle’s two sisters, Aleesha and Tryleen, also work in the business and are very handy bakers in their own right.

“I love food and it is a

great pleasure to serve up hand-crafted products to my customers and receive some incredible feedback – it gives me a real buzz.

“I wanted our product to

be all hand-crafted and have an old-fashioned feel but with modern influences. I have skills with baking and a diploma in business, and I wanted to use these skills to build a business that would be a great asset to our small town.”

“Our lunch options including homemade pies, pasties, focaccias and soup, are starting to take off. Our point of difference is that we are out of the way, off the main street, on a property with a garden setting.

We are a café in a converted shed and with my social media skills I have been able to turn this into a successful business in such a short time.”

Dunkeld Delights is at 35 Williams Street, Dunkeld.

Find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Shantelle’s top 1. STAY THE COURSE – don’t let anyone tell you that you have made a mistake. It is your dream and your business, live it!

2. HAVE DISCIPLINE – stay focussed and up-to-date.

3. HAVE FUN – enjoy your business and try to have fun in the workplace. Make it a happy environment.

5 business tips:

4. GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO RELAX –

C a t e r i n g Av a i l a b l e Open 7 DAYS, 8:30AM-5PM 35 Williams Street Dunkeld 3294 Ph: 0400 744 612

CELLAR DOOR RE-OPENS IN SEPTEMBER

HAND MADE WINES

FROM VINE TO BOTTLED WINE WINTER PURCHASES can be made online, by telephone or at: Timboon Railway Shed Distillery, Allansford Cheese World, Darriwill Farm, Port Campbell Shopping & Peterborough Licensed Grocer. You can also find our wine at Piccolo & Simon’s Waterfront Warrnambool, Port Campbell Hotel, Waves Port Campbell & Fusion Colac.

make sure you spend time away from your business. In order to do this properly, delegate to others and take time out.

5. DON’T FORGET THE DREAM, THE MISSION STATEMENT AND THE PLAN – and above all, don’t forget your employees.

They are your business!

1170 Cooriemungle Rd, Timboon, Victoria Susie: 0438 985 442 Carla: 0419 952 370

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16 OCEAN DRIVE, PORT FAIRY

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16 OCEAN DRIVE, PORT FAIRY SITUATED ON PORT FAIRY’S SOUGHT-AFTER SOUTH BEACH IS THE EXCLUSIVE AND ULTIMATE BEACH-FRONT PROPERTY OF 16 OCEAN DRIVE. home of total luxury with an enviable Style and sophistication has panoramic beach-front position. been achieved to perfection at this Double-glazed glass expanses luxurious and idyllic contemporary throughout the home make this home where quality and attentionproperty a show piece. to-detail have been a design priority.

Warrnambool office 134 Fairy Street Ph 5562 0620 The home features four well-styled A feature entrance to the home bedrooms, two with breathtaking showcases the architectural qualities ocean views and glass sliding doors with a two-story ceiling and glass opening to outside areas overlooking window features, a quality and the ocean. The master bedroom style that continues throughout the has full-sized walk-in robes and an home. A wonderful split-level design adjoining ensuite with ocean views. provides an interesting architectural Clever placement, and with the finish to the home ultimate in style and finish, are the A very spacious and stunning home’s two family sized bathrooms open-plan living area flows to with adjoining powder rooms. outside entertaining with beach Two extremely spacious living front balconies and sheltered rear areas have wonderful glass expanses decking complete with spa. This is a

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSING THURSDAY 11TH JUNE AT 12 NOON. For more information please contact selling agents: Penny Adamson: 0407 600 767 Nick Adamson: 0418 571 589 134 Fairy Street, Warrnambool WEB ID: 8653316 www.charlesstewart.com.au

framing ocean views perfectly.

Streamlined open-plan kitchen has the ultimate in style and design yet is very functional with eye-catching cabinetry, the latest in SMEG appliances and feature granite bench tops.

Additional living luxuries include purpose-built timber-lined sauna with feature lighting, built-in cellar

cabinetry and fridge, six-car garage, gas hydronic heating, reversecycle heating and cooling for each living area, wonderful decked area incorporating large outside spa and a spacious, well-designed laundry and service area.

This is a truly unique and prestigious property and is the ultimate sea-front living experience!

ARCHITECTURAL SPLENDOUR IN PORT FAIRY

Warrnambool office - 134 Fairy Street - Ph 5562 0620 Port Fairy Beachfront Style & Sophistication 16 Ocean Drive,

Stylish 4BR home featuring idyllic internal and external living options, amazing streamlined architectural features and stunning beachfront and Southern Ocean views.

FOR SALE by EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing Thursday 11th June at 12pm.

Penny Adamson: 0407 600 767 Nick Adamson: 0418 571 589

WEB ID 8653316

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habitat A mix of the old and new ensured this kitchen reno for a busy couple was unique and individual.

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Top tips

for an inexpensive

kitchen make over With Clinton Krause // Architect

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f all the areas of intensive design in a residential project, it is perhaps the kitchen that is the focus of the most attention for home owners.

The kitchen is often the hub of a home – ‘Command Central’ from which the family engage in ‘la dolce Vita’. The wide variety of materials, layouts appliances and finishes available allows this area to be configured in endless ways and can provide a reflection of the inhabitants tastes, interests and aspirations.

For this reason, it is worth the time and effort to explore all options to ensure your new kitchen fulfills the importance you give to cooking, sharing, entertaining and family.

A recently completed project for a busy working couple provides a case study for a unique and individual approach to kitchen design(see photo above). Here are just some of the ideas that ensured this renovation was creative and cost effective.

REUSE, RECYCLE AND REPURPOSE – arched windows from the existing farmhouse were restored, repositioned and integrated with banks of folding French doors to ensure open plan areas could be zoned during colder weather and still allow natural light and visual connection to other rooms. The clients’ suggestion to reuse some of the old drawer fronts and salvaged pressed metal panels was taken on board and became defining feature elements of the new installation.

MODERATION – the working spaces in the kitchen were assigned different materials and finishes.

Instead of expanses of costly stone for benchtops, this material was relegated to the heavy duty areas of cooking and washing, while a central prep surface was constructed as a welcoming timber “tabletop” for gathering around, wining and dining.

Big-ticket items like imported tiles were used sparingly to highlight

their value and visual impact. The design of new window joinery was kept simple and inexpensive as large single-glazed panes without openable sashes, and ventilation provided from existing sources.

PARTICIPATION – with a little persuasion (and a quick demonstration on technique) the owners made a very personal contribution to this project – applying hand-painted finishes to the cabinetry to achieve a distressed “shabby chic” effect to doors. This level of engagement is not only personally rewarding but also achieved a unique and distinctive finish.

CYBER SHOPPING – a quick scout around the web can return considerable savings for plumbing fittings such as sinks, tapware and basins. Shopping with reputable online Australian companies will ensure that fittings meet standards and comply with plumbing regulations. Decorative elements

WANTED! CLIENTS SEEKING INNOVATIVE HOME DESIGN

FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT CLINTON J KRAUSE ARCHITECT P 5562 1527 M 0488 204 673 E CLINTONKRAUSE@SCTELCO.NET.AU WWW.WARRNAMBOOLARCHITECT.COM

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such as cabinet handles can be sourced further afield without too much risk and will often turn up unique and distinctive products that give a project a real edge.

SIMPLICITY – with so many seductive products and ideas out there, it is easy to become giddy with the allure of self-opening / selfclosing doors and drawers, bespoke storage solutions, and the almost obsessive pursuit of finding “a place for everything” in every single nook and cranny. With the benefit of a more objective eye, it can often be a matter of declutter, downsize and discard that will provide the solution rather than more space!

Try to ensure that the kitchen layout is flexible and allows for some fine tuning and versatility into the future as cooking trends, appliances and fads come and go. As with most things in life separating ‘needs’ from ‘wants’ can be a productive and rewarding exercise!

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THINGS 10ABOUT

l Hugh Worral

HUGH WORRALL HAS BEEN A LICENSED ESTATE AGENT AT STOCKDALE & LEGGO PORT FAIRY FOR FIVE MONTHS AFTER RELOCATING FROM PORT CAMPBELL IN 2014. HUGH HAS CHALKED UP 20 YEARS IN THE PROPERTY INDUSTRY, WAS REAL ESTATE MANAGER AT LANDMARK IN TIMBOON AND HAS VAST EXPERIENCE SELLING RURAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN SOUTHWEST VICTORIA, INCLUDING THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD.

55 GIPPS STREET, PORT FAIRY, VIC $890,000

“The Quarterdeck” – riverfront property in Port Fairy

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I’d have a switch so I could control rainfall for our farmers.

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The time has come to sell this well-loved, river-front property. Relax on your balcony or out on the jetty as you watch the local fisherman return with their catch of the day. Even better, take a short stroll to the wharf, shops and restaurants, and just over the dune is the beach.

Situated on 577m2, the property consists of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-plan living, dining and kitchen, laundry, second living area and small kitchen with separate entrance. There are electric appliances throughout, ducted heating and cooling, freshwater tank, single garage and a garden shed.

Looking down the Moyne River, the balcony offers spectacular views from all angles and is complimented by a charming cottage garden below.

To the front, there is a separate cottage which could be used as guest accommodation or studio. Live in, renovate or redevelop (subject to council approval), this is the ideal location for a home or holiday getaway. A blue-chip position and 180 degree views await the new owner of this waterfront property.

What’s your favourite room in the house, and why?

(of which two are senior school girls).

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What’s the most satisfying part of your job?

Assisting clients in making important decisions that impact their future.

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Dogs or cats?

No pets, but I do have 10 adorable grandchildren that keep me occupied.

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Tell us something about Port Fairy we don’t already know.

Port Fairy Fire Brigade has 10 new qualified firefighters including six female members

What dish can you make that you nail every time?

Toast and jam!

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My lounge with its magnificent views of the ocean.

LIVE IN, RENOVATE OR REDEVELOP PROMINENTLY LOCATED ON PORT FAIRY’S PREMIER STRIP WITH COMMANDING VIEWS OF THE MOYNE RIVER, THIS BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY WOULD BE A WONDERFUL ACQUISITION FOR ANYONE WANTING A PRIME POSITION IN THE SEASIDE TOWN.

If you could have one superhuman power, what would it be?

If you were a flavour of ice-cream, what would you be and why?

Mint Chip because it’s my favourite.

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What’s your favourite childhood book?

Anything featuring a fox.

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Where are your favourite haunts in Port Fairy?

The unique coffee shops and cafes in town.

10 What three words would

your best mate choose to describe you?

Honest, reliable and caring.

HOW I SPEND MY SATURDAY

Private viewings available by appointment.

Internet ID 309921

Phone: (03) 5568 2099 to arrange an inspection.

Stockdale & Leggo Port Fairy Shop 2, 54 Sackville Street, Port Fairy, VIC, 3284 Phone: (03) 5568 2099 Fax: (03) 5568 3156 Email: portfairy@stockdaleleggo.com.au www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/portfairy

Buying or selling your property?

For professional, knowledgeable and personalised service, chat to Hugh today by phoning 0410 609 992. port fairy accommodation Holiday Rentals Ph: 03 5568 3150

Shop 2/54 Sackville Street accommodation@hearns.com.au

Real Estate Ph: 03 5568 2099

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How to ACT AS A

buyer

WITH GARRY LOCKETT FROM LOCKETT AND CO., PORT FAIRY

AS REAL ESTATE AGENTS DEALING WITH BUYERS, WE SEE A HUGE VARIETY OF ATTITUDES AND PERSONALITIES. MOST ARE OPEN, FRIENDLY, HONEST AND PLEASANT AND AS A RESULT, IT REFLECTS ON THE RESULT OF THE TRANSACTION AND CAN BE THE START OF A VERY PLEASANT FRIENDSHIP.

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n the other hand, some people are “buyer-zillas” (as in “bride-zillas”) and it can be a very confronting and most unpleasant experience for both parties – and never to be forgotten.

Some of the unpleasant transactions are still etched in my mind and I can only hope those people have since grown up or learned basic manners.

Buying a property should be a great memory and the start of a wonderful time in their lives – but it isn’t always.

Here are a few tips for buyers, based on real experience.

When dealing with a real estate agent, be yourself and treat your agent as you would treat a new friend unless the agent themselves is rude or arrogant, in which case, go elsewhere.

Don’t act as if you know it all and that the agent is going to rip you off.

Everyone knows the agent acts for the

vendor but remember, if they don’t also look after the purchaser, they are unlikely to get a sale. I have met all my friends through property transactions, and I imagine most other “mature” agents would be the same. (I use the word “mature” meaning they have been in the business for some time rather than a young buck just starting out.)

Some buyers treat a property purchase as a competition between them and the agent – it’s not! Be up front and pleasant (“softly softly catchy monkey”). Don’t negotiate because you don’t think the property is worth the price – that’s telling the agent you think you know more about values than he does. Instead, make your offer by stating it’s all you can get finance for.

It may not be the truth but at least you haven’t offended anyone. In fact, most agents will try their best for someone who is open and pleasant. If your offer

won’t secure the property tell the and you should pay them for their agent the bank has agreed to increase time – remember, you get what you your loan – you save face and are still pay for. It is your decision, not your regarded as a pleasant, likeable buyer. family or friends’, and once you go Don’t say you won’t offer more down that track you can virtually because you have to build another kiss the property goodbye. If you bedroom, or you have to have the can’t make up your mind, don’t buy it dreadful carpet replaced, or you want because it usually means that you’re a brand new kitchen. All this does not ready to purchase a home yet or is prove you do have more funds you haven’t found the right one. available but you want the vendor Once you have negotiated, go to pay for what you want to do to full steam ahead and don’t get the property (plus, you sound like bogged down with pedantic terms, a bit of a smart a***e). The vendor conditions or inclusions – leave doesn’t give a damn what that to your solicitor. It is you want to do to the customary to conduct property and he a pre-settlement would probably inspection SOME BUYERS PERTY O PR A T A E take offence at just before it TR AS A SE A H RC PU your suggestion becomes your N BETWEEN the carpet is property but COMPETITIO E AGENT THEM AND TH dreadful, or you all you have to – IT’S NOT! want to rip out the do is ensure the kitchen. Trust me – property is in the this is the very worst same condition as it way to negotiate and will (and was when you signed the should) fail every time. Be nice, be contract. It is not for you to bring up quiet, be pleasant, be thoughtful of new issues and conditions. Is it in the the other party and NEVER try to same condition? Yes! Then settle the show the vendor or the agent that sale, move in and enjoy ... AND you you know more than they do. Do have probably made a new friend you want to win an argument or or friends during the course of the win the deal? transaction.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it Remember – if you go through life again – DO NOT ask friends or presuming that everyone you meet is relatives for their opinion before you good then the amount of times you buy. If you wish, engage a builder are disappointed will be negligible to inspect for faults (not his opinion and you will have a pleasant life. Then on whether to buy it). The builder think of the poor buggers who think should be engaged as a business the opposite and what a miserable life transaction (not a friend of a friend) they would have.

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Perfect Investment or First Home

218 Princes Highway, Port Fairy - $320,000 This solid brick home at 218 Princes Highway is a brilliant first home or a logical addition to an investment portfolio. The property has been well maintained and consists of two spacious bedrooms with B.I.R’s, a separate formal living room, a dining/ kitchen/ family area and a modernised bathroom.

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A three sided enclosed carport and a large fenced backyard with an established low maintenance garden completes this fabulous home.

Nothing needs doing to this spacious and very affordable home except to move in.

CALL PAULA on 0438 681 201

ARTS

Southwest artist Catherine Bailey’s work as shown on ArtsAtlas.

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ArtsAtlas IF YOU’RE AN ARTIST WANTING TO SHARE WHAT YOU DO, OR YOU HAVE AN ARTS EVENT OR OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE, THE SOUTH WEST ARTSATLAS WEBSITE IS FOR YOU. Regional Arts Victoria (RAV) Creative Arts Facilitator Jo Grant says ArtsAtlas is a fantastic way to take part in a community of likeminded people and to spread the word about your work, your event or your artistic opportunity.

“The aim of the site is to bring people together, to share what’s going on and to profile our region’s artistic endeavours,” Jo says.

“It’s not only a tool of sharing for artists and cultural services but also a useful resource for the whole community including businesses and organisations wishing to work with artists and event organisers.”

The South West ArtsAtlas is a joint project between RAV and the Great South Coast group of councils

People don’t have to be an artist to register with the site as it’s also an information hub for those wanting to find an artist, list an arts event or an and covers the municipalities of artistic opportunity.

Glenelg, Moyne, Southern “The South West ArtsAtlas Grampians, has been received very Warrnambool, well so far with a Corangamite and F O huge influx of IM A E TH Colac Otway.

ING BR TO artists joining in IS TE THE SI TO R, E Jo says there TH E G TO the first month PEOPLE OING G S are two other T’ A H W after we held SHARE OFILE ArtsAtlases in 13 information ON AND TO PR ’S ARTISTIC Victoria, one in sessions around OUR REGION .

ENDEAVOURS the Ballarat Central the region,” says Jo. Highlands region and

“We’re now really one in Geelong. keen to spread the word “We currently have 173 and see it grow further. We want it registered users, 61 artist profiles to be the one-stop-shop for all arts and 14 art spaces listed, and those events, artists and spaces so that numbers are growing every week. It’s people coming to the region can free to use and anyone can register find out what’s happening in one to use the Atlas to post arts-related place. It’s a fantastic community and information and events.” tourism resource.”

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THE SOUTH WEST ARTSATLAS’ AIMS ARE TO: • Connect artists with opportunities in the region and beyond, and to showcase arts in the region.

• Provide artists and arts spaces with a regional profile and to connect to each other across the south west.

• Provide visitors to the region information about arts events.

• Connect new residents to arts opportunities and places.

Visit www.artsatlassw.com.au for more information.

Contemporary paintings, prints and sculpture Winter hours: Friday to Sunday 1pm to 4.30pm Mondays by appointment.

Address: 38 Kelp Street, Warrnambool P: 03 5561 4758 | E: mail@scopegalleries.com www.scopegalleries.com

payment plans available

Indelible 4 Acrylic on canvas Liza McCosh

Of the Land Woven Tapestry Fiona Clarke

Indelible 2 Acrylic on canvas Liza McCosh

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Campaign raises awareness of winter driving

RACV supports Mpower’s new $1m facility

Potential relocators look to Portland

A winter road safety campaign is urging drivers to be extra vigilant on wet roads especially after travelling to play sport.

Moyne Warrnambool Road Share and Victoria Police launched the Drive Safely This Season campaign last month. Warrnambool-Moyne Road Safety Advisor, Sen-Sergeant Steve Thompson, said fatigue can impair reaction time and decision making.

“Fatigue, coupled with wet, slippery roads can be a dangerous combination,” Sen-Sergeant Thompson said. “If you start to feel drowsy it’s an indication that you need to either pull over and have a 15-minute power nap or perhaps share the driving duties.”

Physical exertion such as playing sport can contribute to fatigue, and one of the campaign’s messages is for people to be aware of their limitations especially after playing sport.

The RACV’s Good Citizen Program has kickstarted Mpower’s community fundraising appeal for its new $1 million respite and therapy facility in Warrnambool.

The RACV has donated $2000 to the appeal with the money to be used for off-street disability parking. Mpower CEO Kerry Nelson said the support was heartening.

“It’s pleasing that a state-wide group such as the RACV has decided to support our project,” Kerry says. “The Good Citizen Program aims to support local Victorian communities and we are very pleased that it has given our appeal a strong start.”

The grant will be put towards parking at the rear of the new centre at 84-86 Koroit Street.

Judy Williams from the Warrnambool RACV branch said the Mpower project was a good fit with the Good Citizen Program. The Warrnambool RACV has previously supported Food Bank, Tasty Plate and Emma House.

“Staff in Warrnambool read about Mpower’s plans and thought it was a worthy recipient of the program,” Judy says.

The new Mpower centre is on track for completion by the end of 2015 and is being designed to meet the respite and therapy needs of clients. The property was purchased from Mpower reserves and a $100,000 donation from patron Geoff Handbury was used to kick start the community appeal to help fund the special redevelopment project.

People can support the appeal, which hopes to raise $750,000, by going to www.mpower.org.au or contact Mpower reception on 55 618111.

More than 70 people provided their details to Glenelg Shire Council during the three-day Regional Victoria Living Expo in Melbourne in May, asking for more information to help with possible relocation plans.

The council’s Economic Development and Tourism Unit was supported at the event by local business and industry reps as well as council senior managers, many of whom are “relocators” themselves.

An industry stand coordinated by the Committee for Portland was located very close by, so they were able to assist with any specific business, employment or education questions.

The two stands were inundated with queries from people keen to discuss options for relocation to the southwest.

The council says housing prices, business openings and employment opportunities were the highest topics of interest from visitors. All people who registered their details will be contacted by Council officers and invited to a Regional Victoria Open Day, to be held over the long weekend in June.

Proposed Council rate rise snapshot Councils across southwest Victoria are due to adopt their draft budgets in June. Check out this rate rise snapshot, and make sure you visit their websites for details on how to make a submission.

Glenelg Shire Council 1.95% www.glenelg.vic.gov.au

Southern Grampians 5% Shire Council www.sthgrampians.vic.gov.au

Corangamite 5.14% Shire Council

It's great value at $60 a head. A 4 course dinner across 4 art galleries in Warrnambool.

All drinks supplied and music in 3 of the venues! Venues include SCOPE Galleries, The Warrnambool and District Artist Society (WADAS), The Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) and Sandpiper Gallery. Tickets will be available from WAG.

www.corangamite.vic.gov.au

Warrnambool 5.5% City Council www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au

Moyne Shire Council 5.75% www.moyne.vic.gov.au

Kerry Nelson and Judy Williams outside the new centre.

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Knife, Fork and Brush Progressive Dinner has been rescheduled for August 8

careers

Who’s been promoted, who’s retired, who has a new job and who’s hiring – read the southwest careers buzz here!

Appointments GRANT SUTHERLAND took up his new role as Chief Executive Officer of the Warrnambool Deakin University campus in late April after being appointed in March. As part of his role, Grant will work on the Deakin Warrnambool 2020 Strategy, a strategy for the future of the Warrnambool campus that will better meet the needs of the community and Deakin.

Grant came to Deakin from Bendigo Kangan Institute where he served as Chief Executive.

Deakin University new Chancellor is JOHN STANHOPE, who will take up the post on 1 January next year after the retirement of the institution’s current Chancellor David Morgan.

FAREWELLS Warrnambool’s loss will be Mornington Peninsula’s gain after the departure of Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) Director JOHN CUNNINGHAM in late May. John, who has been at WAG since 2011, has taken up a position with the prestigious McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery on the Mornington Peninsula.

interests,” she said.

All events are within walking

distance from each other and are located centrally in Camperdown at the Theatre Royal, Court House, Hampden Hotel and the Commercial Hotel.

The multi-pass and all event

tickets can be purchased through trybooking.com, by phone on 5593 7100 or over the counter at the Corangamite Shire Council Civic Centre in Camperdown.

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Glenelg Libraries Collections and Resources Officer KIRSTEN JONES has been selected to participate in a coveted professional development opportunity with the largest library in the world, the USA’s Library of Congress. The Library catalogues and preserves the world’s written resources, and Kirsten is one of 20 people who will take part in a fully funded four-day training session in Melbourne with Library staff and in collaboration with the State Library of Victoria.

TICKETS TO THE ROBERT BURNS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL, WHICH RUNS FROM FRIDAY 26 JUNE TO SUNDAY 28 JUNE, ARE NOW ON SALE. Festival Committee member, Councillor, Ruth Gstrein said the tickets were very reasonably priced with the multi-pass at $80 being great value for the weekend.

“With a huge selection of events, lectures, concerts and exhibitions on across the weekend there is something for all ages and

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HOME LOANS, BUSINESS AND FARM LOANS PETER SMITH Proprietor 25 Fairy Street, Warrnambool, Victoria 3280 Mobile 0419 368 262 Email peter@karettafinance.com Web www.karettafinance.com Australian Credit Licence No 380527

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Work on your in Warrnambool - in June A calm, centred mind facilitates better decisions, harmonious communications, a deep understanding of customer satisfaction, and an all-embracing view of the world and the responsibility of a business within it.

And very importantly, it also facilitates good personal health.

The Port Fairy and District Buddhist Community will hold its Wellbeing Weekend on June 13 and 14 at the Lyndoch Hall in Warrnambool, and hopes to see a wide range of people – including business owners – attend.

Dr Chris Waite will take the program on Saturday, which will include guided meditations and group activities regarding mindfulness, and dealing with chronic pain and illness. Sunday will include a yoga session, and mindfulness and meditation practices.

For more information about the weekend, go to www.portfairybuddhistcommunity.com and click on events, or contact the Port Fairy Buddhist Community on 0412 366 883.

JUNE WEDNESDAY 10TH JUNE, 5.45PM-9PM ADVANCED FACEBOOK MARKETING – DIGITAL WORKSHOP #2 Learn how to use your business Facebook page to its full potential at this subsidised workshop.

Cost – $20 or $50 for all three in the series.

Where: DiscoverIT Centre, Portland Library, 32 Bentinck Street Contact: Amy Hoggan on 5522 2326 or ahoggan@glenelg.vic.gov.au WEDNESDAY 10TH JUNE, 6PM-8PM GET YOUR BUSINESS ORGANISED WORKSHOP This Small Business Victoria seminar will help you find the hidden time in your day, increasing your productivity and allowing you to focus on your business while still achieving day-to-day tasks.

Where: Warrnambool City Council, Liebig Street Contact: Eddie, WCC Economic Development Unit, phone 5559 4925.

SUNDAY 21ST JUNE, 2PM THE CONVERSATION SERIES – MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH A LIFETIME WITH KIM FREEMAN AND PANELLISTS The Port Fairy Theatre Group presents this series of conversations to engage, exchange and cultivate ideas on the third Sunday of every month.

Entry – $10 donation to charity / PFTG.

JULY TUESDAY 2ND JULY, 6.30PM-9.30PM BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN SOUTHWEST DINNER MEETING Hear speakers and network at this monthly event.

Register by emailing bpwsouthwest@gmail.com or by contacting Kim on 0438 626 004.

THURSDAY 2ND JULY, 5.30PM-7.30PM GREEN DRINKS NETWORKING EVENT The Last Coach, corner Kepler and Timor Streets, Warrnambool Green Drinks is for anyone who works, studies, volunteers or has an interest in the environment to meet informally and network.

Contact: Emma Dart, 5561 9991, emma.dart@ depi.vic.gov.au or join the Facebook group “Warrnambool Green Drinks”.

TUESDAY 7TH JULY, 6.30PM-9.30PM BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN SOUTHWEST DINNER MEETING Hear Nurse Practitioners Sue Anderson and Kylie Palmer talk about the journey to nurse practitioner and beyond.

Where: Ace Radio Lecture Theatre, South West Healthcare, Warrnambool RSVP by Friday 3rd July by emailing bpwsouthwest@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE, 5.45PM-9PM EMAIL MARKETING FOR BEGINNERS – DIGITAL WORKSHOP #3 Learn how to use email marketing to your advantage.

Cost – $20 or $50 for all three in the series.

WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY, 10.15AM-3.30PM CHAIRMAN'S WORKSHOP Drawing on three decades of practical experience, Ralph Leutton delivers two workshops for chairs and deputy chairs of boards, committees and community groups.

Canvassing culture, personalities, group dynamics and more, the workshops provide practical tools and insights. Cost – $250 (includes lunch).

Where: DiscoverIT Centre, Portland Library, 32 Bentinck Street

Contact: Maggie on 0409 860 382 or email rmleutton@bigpond.com.

Contact: Amy Hoggan on 5522 2326 or ahoggan@glenelg.vic.gov.au

WEDNESDAY 1ST JULY, 6PM-7PM CLUB WEDNESDAY Catch up and network with your fellow business operators and employees and see what’s happening. All are welcome, the more the merrier!

Where: Port Fairy Lecture Hall, Sackville Street Contact: Sheree Duncan shereemelva@gmail.com

THURSDAY 25TH JUNE, 6PM-7PM CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTATION Warrnambool City Council Economic Development Team runs the Customer Service Awards from February to September each year with South West TAFE as the major sponsor in 2015.

Contact: businesssupport@warrnambool.vic.gov.au

Where: South West TAFE, Timor Street, Warrnambool Contact: businesssupport@warrnambool.vic.gov.au

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WITH THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR LOOMING, BUSINESS OWNERS WILL BE FOCUSSING ON GETTING THEIR BOOKS IN ORDER BUT WHEN YOU’RE IN A RUSH TO GET IT DONE, IMPROVING YOUR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SKILLS PROBABLY ISN’T ONE YOUR PRIORITIES.

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ut whether it’s accounting or business administration, book keeping or record keeping, South West TAFE has a wide range of business courses that help build your skills or train you from the ground up.

South West TAFE Business Design and Personal Services Director Marcia McCarthy says her department offers a range of accredited certificates and diplomas that arm students with a nationally recognised training qualification.

“We also offer really flexible study options, which is great for busy people who run a business,” she says.

“Our business courses are ideal for already experienced people who want to update their skills or gain an accreditation, and they’re also aimed at those new to the industry who want to enhance their career options or get a start in a particular field.”

South West TAFE’s business courses cover finance and accounting, business administration (legal, medical and general), human resources, health and safety, management and real estate training.

“Studying one of our business qualifications means you can gain additional skills whilst still working full time,” Marcia explains.

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Marcia says there start dates cater to you, so are future developments you can pick whenever you’re ready to for management and leaderships commence your course. workshops as a result of an increased “All our business, finance and demand for organisational tailored management teachers are industry training within our region. experts trained in their field, and There are more than 200 students they all have a wealth of practical currently studying a business course knowledge gained through their at South West TAFE. working lives.”

Former South West TAFE business For more information about students have gone on to study at business courses at South West university using the study as credit TAFE, phone 1300 648 911 or pathways program, and some have email info@swtafe.vic.edu.au. used their studies to advance their careers. Others have entered their southwest

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BUSINESS, FINANCIAL SERVICES & MANAGEMENT COURSES

83%

OF HUMAN RESOURCE GRADUATES ARE WORKING 6 MONTHS AFTER COMPLETION Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research, 2014, VET Students by Industry

BUSINESS, FINANCIAL SERVICES & MANAGEMENT ROLES ARE ALL CRUCIAL IN KEEPING A BUSINESS RUNNING EFFICIENTLY, AND TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY MEANS THERE ARE EVEN MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO FINE TUNE THE PROCESS. With a range of courses in Business, Financial Services & Management you can launch a career with a diverse range of pathways, from office receptionist to business manager and everything in between.

Our programs can be delivered on the job, as a traineeship or flexibly so you can study at a time that suits you.

For more information give us a call on 1300 648 911 or visit www.swtafe.vic.edu.au

COURSES INCLUDE: FNS30311 Certificate III in Accounts Administration

BSB40812 Certificate IV in Frontline Management

BSB30412 Certificate III in Business Administration

BSB41013 Certificate IV in Human Resources

BSB31012 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)

BSB41307 Certificate IV in Marketing

BSB31112 Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) HLT43212 Certificate IV Health Administration FNS40611 Certificate IV in Accounting FNS40211 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping BSB40507 Certificate IV in Business Administration

www.swtafe.vic.edu.au | 1300 648 911

BSB40407 Certificate IV in Small Business Management BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety FNS50210 Diploma of Accounting BSB50613 Diploma of Human Resources Management BSB51107 Diploma of Management BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management