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Animal instinct gives Sally’s art human perspective
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By NOEL MURPHY MORIAC’S Sally Ford is turning her happy knack for making animals look human into works of art. Her giraffes with long, seductive eyelashes, emus with mischief writ large across their faces and foxes with trusting orbs make for a distinctive painter’s opus. Meerkats, cows, dogs, owls and rosellas, tigers and leopards and frazzled-looking chooks - they’re all invested with uncannily human characteristic. But Sally says she just paints them the way she sees them. “I use a basic picture or image when I’m painting but it never comes out that way. “It’s my own style. I think ‘How do I see it?’ but that’s how I put it down.’’ Some appear like caricatures, others life-like representation. But all convey emotions of a human kind: curiosity, innocence, humour. “I do paint a lot of chickens,’’ Sally says. “In fact, there’s a graveyard out the back for chickens. I had four but I only have one left - she still gives me an egg a day.’’ Defunct chooks notwithstanding, Sally’s Moriac studio – a typically chaotic artist’s cave – has been her artistic haven since retiring from a 20year career in nursing 18 months ago. Her works make for colourful exhibits at Drysdale’s Cafe Zoo as well as Skipton Art Gallery and Cafe further afield.
LONG Island Homes’ Lantau reflects the builder’s emphasis on quality and coastal design cues.
Built for modern families LONG Island Homes has opened two stunning display homes at Armstrong Creek’s Warralily Estate. Long Island is finally calling Geelong home with the opening of the singlestorey Taya,( 32 squares) and two-storey Lantau (41 squares). Both homes boast plenty of contemporary features to cater for modern family
lifestyles. Each home features ample storage, old-fashioned-size bedrooms, spacious utility room laundries, studies for parents and children to share and kitchens that double as entertaining spaces. The Lantau in particular is perfect for large families with coastal lifestyles. The two-storey home features five bedrooms, a contemporary kitchen and a
large open-plan living space flowing on to a fully-covered outdoor area. The single-storey Taya is just as impressive. A key area of importance to Long Island homes is energy efficiency, with an abundance of natural light in every home on top of the usual 6+ star energy rating. Managing director Craig Delaney
says Long Island Homes has flexibility and takes time to identify each family’s individual needs. “You know, I can’t think of a time we have not tweaked a home in some shape or form for one of our clients,” he says. “We get it right the first time rather than have clients feel they’ve compromised.”
Long Island Homes displays are open 11am to 5pm daily at Silky Oak Blvd, at the Warralily Estate, Connewarre – just 80 metres from the land sales office. More information on the display is available by phoning 1800 60 40 11 or visiting www.longislandhomes.com.au
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NEW GUIDE TO HOMES AND LAND INSIDE BRUSHING UP: Sally Ford at the easel in her Moriac studio.
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Secret study into Bay West option revealed
$8b port bid alive STATE Government will investigate a proposal for an $8 billion container port between Geelong and Werribee, Freedom of Information documents have revealed. The documents, obtained by the opposition, revealed that the Government has hired consultant firm GHD to examine the Bay West option against the Port of Hastings. Shadow ports minister Tim Pallas said the Department of Transport was studying Bay West despite Government claims it was off the agenda. The Independent reported in September that a confidential Department
of Transport briefing advised investigation of the Bay West container option. The briefing documents, which the opposition also obtained under FoI, warned that the Government’s preferred option at Hastings could be too small. The Independent reported in June that industry supported a Bay West container port between Point Wilson and Werribee. A western transport study identified Bay West as the best container port option for transportation links. Victorian Freight and Logistics Council and Property Council of Australia both support consideration of the
Bay West proposal Mr Pallas said the Baillieu Government could waste nearly $20 billion on three Victorian ports when building Bay West to serve the state for several decades would save taxpayers more than $10 billion. “(Ports Minister) Mr Napthine would have you believe that Bay West is at least 50 years away, after Hastings is developed as a container port, but the minister’s own department seems to have other ideas,” Mr Pallas said. “The Baillieu Government’s current plan is to ignore industry specialists, departmental advice and common sense and plough ahead on a multi-
billion dollar spending spree for a port that will cost business, the consumer and taxpayers more.” City of Greater Geelong economic development head Terry Demeo said at a VECCI regional Victoria conference two weeks ago that Bay West would create huge supply chain efficiencies. Mr Demeo said dredging would allow fully laden bulk and container ships to access the port. “It would also open up new tourism opportunities for the state’s south and west by creating the possibility of Geelong becoming a permanent destination for cruise liners,” he told the conference.
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