Gippslander February 2013

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February 2013

Wellington Shire News

Gippsland is open for business FIRE activity has affected the areas near Aberfeldy and Glenmaggie and has resulted in closures to the southern section of the Alpine National Park and Avon Wilderness.

At the time of going to press the Parks Victoria website advises that the southern (Wonnangatta-Moroka) section of Alpine National Park near Licola has reopened to visitors.

Destination Gippsland is aware that this fire activity has the potential to impact tourism business. It is now an important time to work together with them to let potential visitors know that Gippsland is open for business, and to convey positive and factual messages about holidaying in our region.

Chief Executive Officer, Terry Robinson.

This will lead to one consistent voice representing the tourism industry.

Terry Robinson - 0428 595 634 trobinson@destinationgippsland.com.au

2. USE YOUR CHANNELS website, databases, social media Update your website and email your database to let them know that Gippsland is open for business, and most of the region’s visitor experiences are unaffected by fire activity.

Keep your networks updated through your business’ social media platforms.

You can join in the conversations and share content from Gippsland’s tourism Facebook page www.facebook.com/gippsland

Three ways you can help promote gippsland

3. BE PROACTIVE - CONTACT YOUR FORWARD BOOKINGS

1. CONVEY POSITIVE MESSAGES ABOUT HOLIDAYING IN GIPPSLAND

Contact all of your forward bookings for the next couple of months to reassure them that it is business as usual. Be sure to communicate factual and positive messages about holidaying in the area.

Assist your guests in understanding that there is still much to do in the surrounding areas, including any upcoming events, lakes and coastal experiences, food and wine, and the area’s many walking and cycling trails.

Ensure positive messages are also conveyed to the media. Any media enquiries should refer to Destination Gippsland’s

Prepare your business for dealing with the impacts 1. PREPARE YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY Whilst it is important to minimise the

impact on your business by conveying the above messages, this Tourism Victoria resource can help prepare your business for any potential cancellations: Protecting bookings and dealing with cancellations w w w. t o u r i s m . v i c . g o v. a u / i n d u s t r y resources/industry-resources/protectingbookings-and-deal-with-cancellations/.

2. KEEP A RECORD OF HOW YOUR BUSINESS IS AFFECTED If your business is negatively impacted during this period, it is recommended that you keep accurate records of any losses that may occur as a result of the fire activity.

This will help us to apply for crisis recovery grants from the State Government to assist affected businesses.

Destination Gippsland is working together with the tourism industry to assess the impacts of the fires on visitation. These industry partners will work together to keep tourism stakeholders updated.

KEEP UPDATED ABOUT FIRE ACTIVITY

Stay informed Follow Destination Gippsland on Facebook

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Tourism businesses in the central Gippsland region should find out the latest fire information from the Country Fire Authority (CFA) by going to www.cfa.vic. gov.au or calling 1800 240 667.

Contact DESTINATION GIPPSLAND www.destinationgippsland.com.au PO Box 399 Korumburra VIC 3950

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February 2013

Wellington Shire News

SALE MUSIC FESTIVAL Picnic on the Green Sale Botanic Gardens, LEAF Sunday March 10th 2013 11:00am-5:00pm THE Sale Music Festival is holding its inaugural FREE Music Festival and picnic on the green on Sunday 10th March 2013 at the Lakeside Entertainment & Arts Facility (LEAF) in the Botanic Gardens Sale.

The day kicks off at 11am with a variety of local talent including Josh Cashman, Sale City Band and Harry Hookey and concludes at 5pm. The Rotary and Lions clubs of Sale will be on site with drinks and BBQ food for sale. It’s also encouraged that you to bring your own picnic lunch and drinks

along with your picnic rug and chairs.

This is a true family event with a variety of Free kids musical activities and live entertainment that will set the Sale Botanical gardens alive. Children will be making their own musical instruments and listen to live music, meanwhile the parents are relaxing on the green grass just below. So it’s an event for people of all ages, with music and activities to excite everyone.

The chairman of the SMF committee Mr David Harrington said “We have a great variety of quality musicians and the day will be a showcase of our amazing local musicians, also selling their CDs on the day” Mr Harrington also hoped that this Free event would be supported by locals who would come along with their families and friends and have a great day out.

To find out more contact Mr David Harrington on 5144 3569 or email davidharrington@email.com

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February 2013

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REGIONAL Arts Victoria welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of Small Town Transformations, to be delivered in 2013-2014 by Regional Arts Victoria.

Small Town Transformations marks Regional Arts Victoria’s renewed interest in the creative power of art to make place. “The places where we make, share, experience and discuss art are vital to community life, as well as to artistic innovation,” said Regional Arts Victoria’s Director, Esther Anatolitis. “Small Town Transformations will support significant projects across any artform that will create a lasting legacy of inspiration.”

Applicants should be based in the town and the proposed projects should be locally driven.

Up to $350,000 will be available for up to five projects that involve strong community support and participation, and will be able to deliver a significant impact.

Applications opened in January and there’ll be a twostage application process: an expressions of interest stage, from which we’ll create a shortlist, and then final proposals for selection.

Projects should be ready to start in May 2013 and be complete by September 2014.

“The Small To w n Transformations program aims to celebrate the ideas, creativity Small Town Transformations will and resourcefulness in Victoria’s fund creative projects from small small towns, asking communities towns of less than 1,500 people. to envisage how the arts can effect change, improve infrastructure and opportunities, and help realise local aspirations,” said Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu. “The Victorian Government has committed $2 million over the next two years Artists Gary Belskyj, Lennie Hayes and Catherine Larkins at the ‘Water-hole’ in the as a pilot to help bring Lakes Entrance Community Complex. Image some of the best ideas courtesy Catherine Larkins. to fruition, and further

demonstrate the impact the arts can have on our towns.”

“This initiative strengthens Victoria’s creative potential by giving communities from smaller towns the opportunity to collaborate on artistic projects of significant impact and legacy,” said Ms Anatolitis. “It’s an extraordinary opportunity.”

“This summer, we welcome Victorians all across our state to join our discussion on how art can transform your town.”

Small Town Transformations invites you to be ambitious in imagining what transformation might mean for your town – now, and into the future.

Start some conversations in the studio, at the neighbour’s, with the council, on the street – in all the spaces where art is made and shared.

For more information, and to join in the discussion, visit www.smalltowns.rav.net.au

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East Gippsland Shire News

Paynesville Music Festival

BEST DRESSED ON AUSTRALIA DAY

February 22 - 24, 2013

ANOTHER great festival is in store showcasing a variety of Gippsland bands and entertainers. Music free of charge on the floating pontoon off The Esplanade on McMillan Straits will commence on Friday evening at 6pm and continues on Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

Paynesvilles iconic Tin Shed will be a venue for talent as well.

Local restaurants, cafes, clubs and various indoor venues will have performers over the entire weekend. And a lake cruise will be one of the other feature events on offer.

Passionate in Paynesville.

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South Gippsland Shire News

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Free on floating pontoon Royal Australian Navy Band Sunday 24 at 1.00 pm Finale at The Boathouse Restaurant – 3 local bands 7.00 pm start, $25 per head Bookings on 5156 0111

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Mama Toto

Duck Soup

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Louis King And The Liars Club

Orbost SC Swing Band

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Sale College Swing Band

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Reflection Laurel Calvert Jamie Lee & Geoff Stagg The Old Salts House Band Reckless The Mango Skins The 3 Young Divas: (Hepbyrne Rose Davies, Meg Curtis Parry & Nicole Three piece acoustic band from Gippsland: Mama Toto.

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Tim Rogers & The Bamboos at the Leongatha Memorial Hall NICHE Productions & Premier Artists are pleased to present the ‘The Rock ‘n Soul Medicine Show’, a series of national performances which brings together two iconic Australian artists in Tim Rogers (You Am I) and The Bamboos (Australia’s greatest Soul/Funk export).

Sparks flew when Rogers collaborated with Bamboos bandleader Lance Ferguson on one of the biggest songs of 2012, “I Got Burned”, which was included on the double ARIA Award nominated Bamboos album ‘Medicine Man’.

The song was to become the seed for this unique and explosive collaboration called the ‘The Rock ‘n Soul Medicine Show’.

Tim Rogers has carved a unique artistic career now in its third decade, that has been littered with awards, accolades, gold and platinum albums sales, and sold out shows across the globe.

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Melbourne outfit The Bamboos have come a long way since forming in 2001. With five acclaimed albums, their unique blend of hip hop, soul, funk, mod, psych and more, has made them impossible to pigeonhole.

2012 has been a big year with ‘Medicine Man’ becoming their biggest album to date and earning them ARIA nominations for Best Urban Album and Best Independent Release. The third nomination, for Best Live Act, was the sweetest of all.

The full ten piece onstage line-up will be led by Tim Rogers on vocals, bandleader Lance Ferguson on guitar, and will of course feature the stunning resident Bamboos vocalists Kylie Auldist and Ella Thompson.

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February 2013

Bass Coast Shire News

Celebrating twenty years of Jazz TWENTIETH INVERLOCH JAZZ FESTIVAL FRIDAY, MARCH 8th To MONDAY 11th, 2013

A community run event bringing you the best of many genres of Jazz 3 Venues open from Friday to Sunday night all in close proximity Dancing in the Hub to BIG BANDS Friday and Saturday Night

Colours of JAZZ The 20th Inverloch Jazz Festival will be held over the Labour Day long weekend in March. It consists of more than 100 hours of programmed jazz performed in at least four indoor venues, plus a Friday night Grand Opening, a Street Parade, Jazz Church Service, and a Picnic in the Park.

It’s a wonderful weekend with plenty to do and see held in the picturesque village of Inverloch - South Gippsland - Victoria.

A great mix of jazz music performed by around 100 bands in 5 venues in this

beautiful coastal setting.

Each year the Inverloch Jazz Festival chooses a colour to set the theme for the Grand Parade, and a theme for dress code throughout the festival. This year colours of the rainbow - The Colours of Jazz are the theme colours.

The Saturday morning street parade showcases local community groups hand in hand with jazz musicians.

The “picnic in the park” held on the final day provides a fitting finale with families from near and far enjoying the feast of food, wine and of course Jazz.

In between there is enough music to satisfy everyone from noon to midnight in the town centre at a collection of venues all within walking distance of each other.

Early Bird Weekend passes available till 11th February For bookings and other information visit www.inverlochjazzfestival.com Rotary Market and Street Parade Saturday Jazz service Sunday morning Monday Jazz Picnic in the Glade (free) Let the feathers fly!

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February 2013

Baw Baw Shire News

Jackson’s View changes course of Ficifolia!

‘Big Walk’ to go through parks on estate JACKSON’S View has literally changed the course of the 25th Ficifolia Festival in 2013 with the Festival’s ‘Big Walk’ now concluding in the estate’s magnificent public central park.

Shirley Burnell, Managing Director of Jackson’s View developers Cartagen, said the ‘Big Walk’ would take in the major public roads of the estate and conclude with a free barbeque around 10.30am after a walk around the central lakes.

“We are very pleased to be the major sponsor of such a significant

community event but we are also delighted to be able to showcase the $2 million public park that is the heart of the estate,” she said.

The 6-hectare park, which will be officially named on the day of the walk, is a gift to the Drouin community from the developers and is the first new major public park for a century.

Ms Burnell said Jackson’s View would also be participating in the festival’s ‘Farming Fun Street Parade’ from 12 noon on Saturday 9 February - with models parading in a variety of sporting outfits to showcase the township’s diverse lifestyle choices, including golf, swimming and jogging attire.

“The parade concludes in Civic Park where there will be a Jackson’s View marquee with more giveaways,” she said.

Ms Burnell said the estate was continuing the Jackson family’s commitment to strengthening the Drouin community.

The program for the 25th anniversary of the Festival includes a vibrant street parade, Party in the Park, market stalls and entertainment, Poetry Night, Movie Under the Stars, the Drouin Art Show and Artist’ Open Studio Tour.

The party will also include a spectacular fireworks display, taking place at around 9pm, and

kids (and their parents) will be treated to a movie under the stars at the Civic Park Sound Shell in at 8.30pm (with an intermission for the fireworks).

Jackson’s View’s has committed $5000 to the festival.

“Over 150 years, generations of Jacksons have lived in Gippsland, playing key roles in the development of communities around Drouin, Jindivick and Warragul, and we are committed to continuing this tradition,” Shirley said.

For more information on the 2013 Ficifolia Festival’s locations, dates, times and events, please visit www.ficifoliafestival.org.au Jackson’s View is located on the corner of Albert Road and McNeilly Road, Drouin.

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February 2013

Latrobe City Shire News

Fun run to support Latrobe City Trust THE Traralgon Harriers–Latrobe City Fun Run & Walk will support the MSE Williams (Youth Support) Fund by donating fifty percent of the funds raised to the Latrobe City Trust.

Latrobe City mayor, Councillor Sandy Kam, said that the Traralgon Harriers Athletics Club recognised a need for the community to become more active.

“The club provides a family friendly setting for athletes of all ages and abilities to enjoy organised weekly runs, improve their level of health, fitness and wellbeing and get involved in the social side of athletics through the many events it holds during the year.” Cr Kam said.

Latrobe City Trust Chair, Ms Diane Wilkinson, commended the Traralgon Harriers Athletics Club for pledging their support to the MSE Williams Fund which assists local young people in furthering their talents and advancing themselves in a field of endeavour.

“By supporting the Latrobe City Trust and, in particular, this youth support fund, they are providing an extra motivation for the community to get involved and get active. The Traralgon Harriers, like the Latrobe City Trustees, believe that all young people deserve the chance to achieve their best,” Ms Wilkinson said.

Will Hanrahan of the Traralgon Harriers Athletics Club said that making a donation to the MSE Williams Fund was a good fit for the club’s image.

“We are about ensuring there are opportunities for all people to be fit and healthy. We believe we can help address the health epidemic by encouraging community members to increase

their level of physical activity whilst also raising some money for worthwhile charitable trusts.

“The Traralgon Harriers Athletics Club currently has over 120 active members and is the only club in Victoria to provide organised weekly runs. The club has evolved over the years and now holds many events every year over a variety of distances.

Some of these events target the serious or seasoned runners while other events seek to engage the novice runner and to increase community participation in physical activity,” Mr Hanrahan said.

Cr Kam encouraged members of the community to participate in the event.

“You’re not only helping to keep yourself fit and active but you’ll be setting an example to your friends and family whilst contributing to a worthy, local cause,” Cr Kam said.

The Traralgon Harriers–Latrobe City Fun Run & Walk will be held on Sunday 17 February 2013.

There are two events: a 1.5km run or walk for children up to 12 years of age and 5kms run or walk for those over 12 years. The events start and finish behind Kernot Hall, Morwell. The fee to enter is $15 per individual and $40 per family.

Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to the MSE Williams (Youth Support) Fund.

Entries are available online via the Traralgon Harriers website www.traralgonharriers.net.

Online entries close 5pm on Friday 15 February 2013.

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Valentines Day

The legend of Valentine’s Day Thursday, February 14 IN the days of ancient Rome, the fourteenth day of February was a pagan holiday which honored Juno. Juno was the queen of the Roman gods as well as the goddess of women and marriage.

The next day, the fifteenth, was the first day of the Festival of Lupercalia. This festival honored Juno and Pan who were two Roman gods.

Fertility rituals were held on this day. The night before the festival began the names of the Roman girls were written on slips of paper which were then placed in a container. Each boy then drew the name of the girl he would be paired with for the entire Lupercalia festival.

Rome was under the authority of Emperor Claudius II, a vicious warrior and rumoured to be insane. His armies lacked the sufficient number of soldiers he needed. Claudius could not understand why more young men didn’t want to go to battle. Finally, he determined that the young men didn’t want to leave their wives, families and girlfriends. To solve this problem the Emperor instituted a new law and canceled all marriages and engagements in Rome.

At this time in Rome, there lived a priest by the name of Valentine. He did not support the Emperor’s new law and refused to abide by it.

He continued to perform wedding ceremonies in secret. He lived in constant fear that he would be apprehended by Emperor Claudius’ soldiers, but persisted in doing what he believed was right.

Eventually the day came when Bishop Valentine

was caught conducting a marriage ceremony. The soldiers dragged him before the Emperor who condemned the Bishop to be put to death for his violation of the law.

While the priest was imprisoned and awaiting execution he was feted by his supporters who threw notes of thanks, flowers and other gifts into the window of his cell. Among these was a young woman who admired the priest for his courage. She was also the prison guard’s daughter. Her father allowed her to visit Bishop Valentine in his cell regularly. A deep connection was forged.

Execution day arrived on the fourteenth of February in the year 270 AD. In his final moments Bishop Valentine composed a letter to the young woman expressing his love for her. He signed it simply, “From Your Valentine.”

In the year 496 AD Pope Gelasius did away with the pagan festival of Lupercalia calling it pagan and immoral. He then nominated Bishop Valentine as the patron saint of lovers, who would be honoured at the new festival on the fourteenth of February each year.

Valentine’s Day began to be popularly celebrated around the 17th century. By the middle of the 18th, it was common for friends and lovers of all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes.

In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines in America. She made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as “scrap.” Today Valentine’s Day is the second largest card-sending day of the year. Women purchase approximately 85 percent of all valentines.

In addition to Australia, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and France.

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Gippsland Good Food Guide

A true gem: The Marlo Hotel

BY JAYDEN FORSTER

“god this is the life”.

IF you thought the town of Marlo – a renowned fishing village, 15km from Orbost – was full of swanky bars, fancy restaurants and waterfront cafes, you couldn’t be more wrong.

But don’t get me wrong; the town doesn’t really have any of these, nor they really need them, It still has plenty of attractions and activities to offer visitors. Including what I would describe as one of the best pubs in the state.

The Marlo Hotel, perched high above the Snowy River estuary, is rich in its history.

Established in 1886 and operating for around 120 years, it’s obvious why it’s still going strong, open for lunch and dinner, serving up good food, cold beer, and boasting what I consider, a great atmosphere.

Without pokies and betting facilities, the hotel keeps true to tradition, being a good old Aussie pub. A bistro, public bar, bottle shop and some very generous guest rooms are all welcoming features.

The large sprawling deck, maintained by patching up rotted pieces of timber, by throwing down the odd plank of wood here and there, held up by steel girders, quickly becomes a point of conversation. And, once you sit down under the shade of one of the many umbrellas, you, along with us and many others, slip back a gear and begin to relax. Letting out a gentle sigh and saying

Once you manage to pull yourself away from the mesmerising views, it’s time to take a look at the menu — one which consists mostly of locally grown food and produce.

After taking everything in, we journey up to the counter in the bistro to place our order.

Entrée first, what sounds like a spectacular starter, trio of dips (which change daily) accompanied by fresh damper bread. And, I must say it isn’t what we were expecting, especially at such an affordable price.

This entrée was sensational.

Freshly baked damper bread served hot, with three mouthwatering dips, beetroot, onion and guacamole. It was delicious. And, having the forever clinging bug bear of not getting enough bread, or enough dip to go round, I simply couldn’t complain.

Whilst we sat and enjoyed our entrée, we got into a friendly conversation with the waitress, talking about a rather peculiar item on the menu, karkalla.

After much discussion we opted for a complimentary taste test.

The plant, grown on the banks of the mighty Snowy River, is picked daily and then delivered to the hotel, where they serve it sautéed with mushrooms, onion and butter.

Time for the main course, efficient service, very impressive. And, what a meal it was. Chicken Mango, a tender chicken fillet, served on top a bed of mash, topped with

bacon and served with wilted spinach, roasted capsicum, and a delicious mango sauce.

It was the kind of dish that met every expectation — not the kind which is overpowering.

On many occasions I’ve received a meal, which has been smothered in it. It’s not nice at all, and in my mind, ruins the entire taste and flavours of the meal. But, here at Marlo, it was the complete opposite… perfection.

And, for Dad – who decided to willingly tag along – the New Zealand whole cooked flounder, was in his words “brilliant”.

At this point, nothing had been a disappointment, well,

despite the noisy bunch of women, gathered for their Christmas catch-up, but that’s to be expected.

Service, meal quality, the ambience and atmosphere of the venue, was all perfect.

And, mind you, on numerous occasions we did find ourselves saying “bloody hell, this is so nice”.

A big thank-you to the staff at the Marlo Hotel for making us feel very welcome, and for making our dining experience one to remember.

This review and meal was not funded by the hotel in any way, nor was it given in exchange for positive publicity.

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February 2013

Finance

What would you choose to insure?

The goose or the golden egg?

YOU insure your home, car and belongings but what about the income that funds these items?

Income protection provides financial security for the thousand of Australians who are temporarily unable to return to the workforce.

There are many types of insurance available to protect you and your loved ones against the unthinkable. While it might be uncomfortable to think of how you might cope in the event of an accident, it is an important conversation that will help protect your mortgage, your lifestyle and your future.

Income Protection: Income protection provides regular payments of up to 75% of your gross salary until you are able to work again or, if you are unable to return, up to the age of 70. Income protection is generally tax deductible and provides financial security in the event of an accident, illness or trauma.

The benefit period is the duration for which you would be likely to receive benefits. This period generally ranges from one year to age 70.

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Gourmet Country

Krowera’s delectable oil

By WENDY MORRISS THE Krowera Hills Olive Grove near the village of Loch in South Gippsland produces the multiaward winning Krowera cold pressed extra virgin olive oil from five varieties of Italian olives.

Allison Ehrlich and her husband David planted their 1700 tree grove in 1999 and harvested their first crop in 2005. The oil they produced won a gold medal that year in the Australian Olive Association competition held in Canberra. “We sent oil to the AOA competition because we didn’t know what sort of oil we had. After winning gold, we then sent oil to other competitions and every year we have entered since we have been successful.

Their olive varieties are corregiola, frantoia, leccino, kalamata and pendulino. Allison said they planted the different varieties after returning from a trip to Italy and doing some research, because they still weren’t sure which trees would do best in the Australian climate. “The frantoia has done particularly well and then other varieties have done better on different parts of the farm.

“Some olive groves in Italy have the one variety and others have a few varieties particularly in Southern Italy, but I think it’s just a matter of choice.

In the northern part of Italy, in the mountains, the

olive oil produced is very mild whereas the oils produced from groves in Southern Italy are much stronger with a more fruity and slightly bitter flavour. The oil from our first harvest was very mild but as the trees matured, the oil developed a stronger flavour with more bitterness on the back palate.

“Because we are a small boutique grower, we put all the olives together to produce the oil. Each year the flavour differs slightly due to the weather and there may be more of some varieties.”

After purchasing the farm, Allison and David decided to grow olives for practical reasons.

The couple live in Caulfield and travel to Gippsland. “David is an ophthalmologist with a practice at Box Hill and Wonthaggi. Given that we live and work in Melbourne, we thought an olive grove would be easier to look after than say a vineyard and we both love olive oil. Our youngest son 21-year-old Joshua, designed the Krowera Olive Oil label and he may take over the farm later on.”

She said they have a manager that takes care of the farm. He mows, prunes and organises groups for harvests. All the olives are hand-picked in June or July. “They need to be transported as quickly as possible so they don’t oxidise, but we take them to a place on the Bellarine Peninsula to be cold

Allison Ehrlich in the Krowera Hills Olive Grove.

pressed. There are a few people in Gippsland that press olives but it’s in small quantities. We might have eight tonnes of olives and in the great scheme of things, that’s not huge but if you have a press that does 500 kilograms at a time, it might take two to three weeks to press them. The place we take them can press a tonne an hour so it’s done very quickly.”

The oil is stored in a stainless steel vat for six weeks

to settle before it’s taken to be bottled and boxed in a place near Geelong. It is then stored at Wonthaggi.

“The cold pressed extra virgin olive oil is certified by AOA, meaning it’s cold pressed olives and nothing else. If the olives are pressed more than once, it reduces the quality and it’s not extra virgin olive oil. If kept in a cool dark place the oil will last for two years.” www.kroweraoliveoil.com.au

Left: Burke and Bronwyn Brandon with their children Michael and Katrina showing some of their Prom Country product.

run enough sheep to do it properly so 18 months ago, we moved to the farm we have now at Moyarra.”

Bronwyn said they started milking some of the sheep they brought with them from Western Victoria, which were Coopworth and Corriedale, just to trial them, and now they are some of their best milkers.

They are adding new genetics to the sheep from East Friesians to develop their own breed, one that is robust, produces volumes of milk and is easy to milk.

“We get the frame size and robustness from the Corriedales,” Burke said. “The East Friesians have good frames as well and are known to have the highest volume of milk in the world but they aren’t really suited to the Australian climate, so milk volume isn’t everything.”

Prom Country Cheese

By WENDY MORRISS THE rich green pastures of Gippsland produce some of the best cheese in the world and the relatively new, unique Prom Country sheep’s milk cheese is amongst the best of them.

Burke and Bronwyn Brandon milk 90 sheep on their 77-hectare property at Moyarra in South Gippsland to produce the cheese, which is hand made by Burke at his parent’s cheese making factory in Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula.

The couple who once managed a large property producing wool, fat lambs and beef in the Western District, where they met while they were both at college, returned to the Mornington Peninsula in 2002 to help in the family cheese making business.

Burke’s parents Trevor and Jan Brandon established Red Hill Cheese in 2000 producing artisan cheese from cow and goat milk to compliment Mornington Peninsula wines.

“My father is a micro biologist and making cheese was his retirement thing,” Burke said. “He has

the science background and I have brought in my background of knowing how to grow things and that’s what cheese making is all about. It’s growing the right moulds and using the right cultures.” Burke has a degree in agriculture and extensive training in cheese making.

In 2007, Burke and Bronwyn purchased a small four-hectare farm at Tyabb and experimented with milking sheep and producing cheese. “We did it on a trial basis for the first few years and when we realised there was a market for it, we decided to go into it commercially,” Burke said. “We needed more land to

The Red Hill factory produces 10 sheep cheeses, five goat cheeses and five cow cheeses. It’s all made using vegetarian rennet and is free of genetically modified organisms, artificial stabilisers and preservatives. “We use organic cow’s milk from Fish Creek, free-range goat’s milk mainly from the Mornington Peninsula and our sheep milk which we produce using non-certified organic principles.

We generally focus on mould-ripened cheeses and washed rinds, so they are cheeses with a lot of flavour and we have been successful with many winning top awards in the industry.

“Our main focus is sheep cheese produced under the Prom Country label. Although most are based on traditional European styles, some European cheeses aren’t necessarily appreciated in Australia so I have put my own slant on them so they suit local palates.”

Bronwyn said: “next year we are hoping to open our own factory cellar door on the farm so people can have the paddock to plate experience and see how friendly our sheep are.”

“We are essentially farmers,” Burke said, “but the cheese making trade works well for us because it enables us to value add to our raw product and that’s the only way we can stay in farming.” www.redhillcheese.com.au

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Summer of Music

Fiddlehead Festival 18 February 2012 12:30-5:30pm Yinnar Recreation Reserve AN uncoiling, new fern frond, or fiddlehead, symbolises the return of life after a bushfire.

Come along and hear, see and experience the power of music in strengthening and building resilience in Victorian communities at the Fiddlehead Festival.

The concept behind the Fiddlehead Festival is to get communities from across Victoria together to share and celebrate with the broader public their powerful experiences of community music making - not only as a means of aiding recovery from disaster such as fire and flood but as an effective way to create vibrant, strong communities. It will provide an opportunity to everyone who attends to participate in and experience community music making first hand as well as hear how music making strengthens communities and see some great performances from community singers, musicians and artists.

A day of celebration with music-making and singing for everyone: A musical picnic, massed singing and playing sessions and a concert including some short testimonials and performances from groups of community musicians from Gippsland and across Victoria, and a combined performance of ‘Seeds of the Wattle’ with a massed community choir and band. www.facebook.com/pages/FiddleheadFestival/

Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival The line up of performers for 2013 Festival includes some very exciting new faces, and some well loved favorites. Leading the bill is Joanne Shaw Taylor- imagine the love child of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dusty Springfield then you are beginning to feel for Joanne’s mixture of fiery guitar playing, sultry vocals and 100% pure soul. We welcome back Collard Greens and Gravy, Lloyd Speigel, Marisa Quigley, Mike Elrington and Shaun Kirk to name a few.

The festival kicks off on Friday night with the

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Jam competition on a first come, first served basis as it is very popular. Saturday will see free music on the stage in the main street, market stalls, buskers and music workshops. Saturday night there will be a Blues Cafe in the Hall and the Big Blues Bash at the Bruthen Inn Hotel. Sunday will see the free music stage in main street again with a duck race at the river and a Blues Recovery Afternoon at the Bruthen Inn Hotel.

The festival takes place in many locations including an Outdoor Stage in the centre of town.

Sunday 17th February

7:30pm to 12:30am

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Friday Night Blues Jam - Bruthen Inn

Bruthen Blues Festival Street Market - Bruthen Main Street

Local band ‘The First Tuesday Blues Club’ will host this music smorgasbord of local and visiting musicians.

Limited Jam spots / Strictly 2 songs per artist $10 (registered Jammers free entry)

Saturday 16th Feb 9am to 4pm Bruthen Blues Festival Street Market - Bruthen Main Street

A wide variety of clothing, jewellery, CD’s, wines, local produce, food, drinks, craft and much more.

11am to 4pm Street Music Stage - Bruthen Main Street

Sit in the shade of the beautiful Bruthen main street gardens and soak up the great free music.

Belle & Oscar, Brody Young, Josh Cashman and more...

From 4pm Bullant Brewery Blues, Main Street Bruthen

Savor the fine food at the Brewery while enjoying the music on the deck.

Various Prices.

Archer 6:30pm to 11pm Blues Cafe at the Mechanics Hall

An eclectic mix of quality music in a ‘laid back’ atmosphere Hearty home cooked food provided by Tambo Upper Primary School. Vegetarians & children catered for. BYO Drinks.

Adults $18, 13 - 18yrs $8, U/13yrs Free. Under 18yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

Winner of the Blues Jam, Warwick Dean, Brody Young, Archer, Box of Hippies 7:30pm to 12:15am

More great market stalls to peruse at your Sunday Leisure.

9:30am to 10:30am Inter-denominational Chruch Service - Bruthen Main Street

Be inspired by a non-denominational service entwined with uplifting music by talented local musicians.

Come along and share the gospel. Donation 11am to Midday Street Music Stage - Bruthen Main Street

Sit in the shade of the beautiful Bruthen main street gardens and soak up the great free music Cookies & Cream 12pm Street Parade - Bruthen Main Street to the Tambo River

Grab a percussion instrument and sing your heart out. Join in the march as we parade our way with percussion, colour and crazy characters down to the river for the Duck Race. Free.

12:30pm Duck Race - Tambo River

First duck across the line wins a $100 gift voucher!

2nd $50; 3rd $25 and the last LAME duck even gets a $15 voucher. A must see fun event!

Proudly supported by St Marys Primary School Bairnsdale.

Enter a duck - $5

From 12pm Blues Lunch at the Bullant Brewery - Bruthen Main Street

Savour the fine food and ale at our fabulous local brewery, while enjoying the music on the deck.

Free entry / Various food/drink prices.

Main Event – Blues Bash at the Bruthen Inn

1pm to 7pm

Australia’s BIGGEST Little Blues Festival is proud to present a night of the best blues in Australia: A must see, must dance event. The Big Blues Bash gets the Bruthen Inn rocking ‘til late.

Sunday Blues recovery Gig

Adults $45, U/18yrs $25. Under 18yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

Shaun Kirk, Shannon Bourne, Collard Greens & Gravy, Joanne Shaw Taylor

Soak up the sultry Sunday sounds, kick back, or kick up your shoes and wind down and recover. Proudly sponsored by the Bruthen Inn Hotel.

Adults $25, 13 - 18yrs $15, U/13yrs Free. Under 18yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

John Cashman, Marisa Quigley, Mike Elrington, Lloyd Spiegel

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Best girls’ getaways in Melbourne GIRLS’ getaways are playing an increasingly important role in the lives of busy women around the world, and where better to celebrate your girlfriends than in the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne.

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From sipping cocktails at intimate laneway bars, shopping at designer markets, taking time out for high tea, going to the theatre and live music, Melbourne has everything a “sex and the city” gal could ask for.

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Women of all ages can enjoy a decadent high tea sitting at one of the growing number of tea rooms across the city. Opt for the traditional and opulent Hotel Windsor or the old world charm of Hopetoun Tea Rooms - located in one of Melbourne’s famous historic arcades. For tea with a twist, girls love the vintage inspired rooftop garden setting at Madame Brussels where snacks come served up with Champagne or a jug of Pimms.

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with Envy, Obus, Lord Coconut and Alpha 60 will uncover that ‘oh-soMelbourne’ look. Or make it easy and discover them all on the Hidden Secrets’ Lanes & Arcades Tour (AUD$115pp).

Vintage vultures can uncover timeless threads at Circa Vintage Clothing, Harry Wragg, RetroStar Vintage Clothing, Bam Bam aVintage, Velour Vintage or sign up for Hidden Secrets’ nostalgic Vintage Outing (AUD$195pp).

Southbank’s new brasserie and cocktail bar, Trocadero at Hamer Hall, is fast becoming Melbourne’s most sought after summer dining destination with its alfresco deck overlooking city icons, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square. Or girls can choose from the wide range of popular Central and South American inspired restaurants, Mamasita, Senoritas, Touché Hombre and San Telmo, as well as elegant Japanese at Kumo Izakaya, Saké Restaurant & Bar, Akachochin and Hihou.

For the ultimate fashion experience, visitors can plan their trip to coincide with the L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival, an annual celebration of fashion, design, business and creative endeavour, taking place from 18-24 March 2013.

For something uniquely Melbourne, exploring boutique stores such as Alice Euphemia, Lenko, Leonard St, Green

After shopping up a thirst, Melbourne’s cocktail scene is recognised by bar and cocktail experts around the world its quality, style and innovation. The Everleigh with its 1920s prohibition vibe, was named

by Australian Gourmet Traveller magazine as Australia’s Bar of the Year and ranked among the Top 50 bars on Earth by The Sunday Times in the UK. The annual Spirited Awards, the world’s biggest celebration of cocktails, also nominated Fitzroy favourite, Black Pearl, for World’s Best Cocktail Bar and World’s Best Cocktail Menu.

Melbourne has the most thriving theatre and arts scene in the country, and girl groups planning on travelling in the next 12 months have a huge variety of shows to entertain. Set to delight audiences once again with a return to Melbourne at Princess Theatre from January 10, 2013 is Jersey Boys. And King Kong will be

the name on everyone’s lips as ‘the most ambitious musical ever’ opens in Melbourne exclusively in June 2013.

Girls will also love the Audrey Hepburn costumes from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and ‘that green velvet dress’ from Gone with the Wind which will be featured as part of Hollywood Costume, presented as an Australian exclusive, from 24 April 2013 at Melbourne’s Australian Centre of the Moving Image (ACMI).

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A good girl’s day out starts and ends on a culinary high, and it doesn’t get much higher than the 55th floor at the Rialto Building. Previously the site of Melbourne’s observation experience, now Shannon Bennett’s Vue de Monde degustation menu is providing the wow factor.

Alternatively, stop in to admire the views over a vodka martini at the restaurant’s stunning, The Lui Bar.

After eating, shopping is one of the most popular pursuits for girl outings in Melbourne, renowned as the fashion capital of Australia because of its mix of established high street brands and edgy young designers. Fashionistas can choose from Melbourne’s wellheeled shopping precincts in South Yarra or Collins Street, or riffle through the city’s seductive network of atmospheric laneways where a vibrant community of “made in Melbourne” designers and craftspeople sell their bespoke creations.

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1) Drinks at the Rooftop Bar & Cinema at Curtin House. 2) Rose Street Artist Market sign, Fitzroy. 3) Alice Euphemia in the Nicholas Building on Swanston Street. 4) Retrostar Vintage Clothing, Swanston Street. 5) Scanlan & Theodore in Little Collins Street. 6) Centre Place. 7) The Princess Theatre.

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Community Community Radio’s Radio of Gippsland

Gippsland FM - Program Schedule October, 2012.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY The Sounds of West Gippsland (includes News, Weather and Community Programs) A mellow selection from a wide range of musical styles.

Sweet Soul Geof’s Move’n Groove/ Turn Up Your Soul Connection Music/Music Country Sam’s Alternatives Radio/All Stars Cafe Jazz Festival The Catch Classic Rock Prog Spectrum A Musical The Dance of Life Up/Golden Corner/Planet /Wednesday Night Patchwork/ Mega Mix Music Live Trad Jazz at Oak Street Night Sounds Night Sounds Night Sounds Play It One More Time Traveller of West of West of West Gippsland Time Night Sounds of Night Sounds Gippsland Gippsland West Gippsland of West Gippsland

For requests, ring 5625 4995.

Shows alternate, and the schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

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February 2013

Home & Garden

Find inspiration for your home in 2013 with the latest design trends We’re all looking forward to a fresh start at the beginning of the new year: Whether it’s an updated fitness regime, pursuing new hobbies or getting organized, there are a slew of resolutions to try.

In 2013, why not make a few changes to not only yourself, but also your home? By incorporating cutting-edge design trends, you’ll add style and color that’s perfect to kick-start the year.

Patterns that pack a punch No one wants a house that lacks personality. says American designer and television personality Taniya Nayak. “The easiest way to infuse your style - while being on-trend - is with an impactful pattern.” According to Nayak, there are a few prints to be on the lookout for in 2013: • Chevron: a bold, dramatic, V-shaped pattern • Geometrics: graphic, colorful shapes, delivering a vintage-modern look and feel • Ombre: subtle color gradation of similar shades that’s extremely versatile • Ikat: tribal, swirls and diamonds reminiscent of tie-dye • Moroccan: culturally-inspired, timeless and exotic motifs “These powerful patterns can be easily achieved with a fresh coat of paint and painter’s masking tape” adds Nayak. “You can create intricate patterns for a haute interior look. And best of all,

masking tape will help deliver sharp lines, making your handiwork look like that of a professional.”

When using bold patterns, it’s best to find the right pairing of both the color and the print to not overwhelm your space. If you’re looking to use bright colors, incorporate the patterns onto one accent wall or window treatments. If you’re using neutral hues, try using a pattern on a larger scale, around the entire room or even a piece of furniture. “You don’t want the elements of a space to fight each other,” advises Nayak. “Considering the color, scale and intensity of any pattern in relationship to the rest of your decor will leave you with a finished space that is perfect for 2013 and beyond.”

Mixing up materials “The key to updating your home with the latest trends is finding a balance,” says Nayak. “It’s all about making it personal and adding elements that fit your lifestyle and design personality, without breaking the bank.” One great way to make a big impact on a small budget is to mix materials, creating a blend of polished and raw in a room with modern and industrial elements.

“The rustic look will be extremely popular in homes in 2013, as it’s elegant and comfortable,” adds Nayak. “It provides a feeling of richness and warmth, while still being comfortable to actually live in the space.” A great material for achieving the

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Installing framing on a wall and painting it with complementary paint colors can change the look and feel of any room. “Unique treatments instantly increase the texture, depth and visual appeal, without spending a lot of time or money,” says Nayak. “And the greatest feature is that these updates aren’t permanent, meaning you can continue to change your space as your style - and home design trends - evolve.”

Mixing materials can also mean utilising different finishes throughout a room. In the kitchen, using contrasting materials makes your space look personalised. Try a mix of wood and painted finishes for a more layered and collected feel. By resisting the urge to perfectly match every piece, you’ll have a space that looks current and works nicely together.

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“The key to incorporating any trend is to make sure it accurately represents your style,” adds Nayak. “The finishing touches are the final way to infuse personality into your updated space.”

Whether it’s utilising accents like pillows, throws and frames in your favorite colors, or a rug that reminds you of a beloved piece of clothing, your home will truly come to life when it depicts who you are in its designs.

“Just because a product is made for a specific purpose, doesn’t mean you can’t reimagine how it could be used,” says Nayak. “For example, hanging materials on the wall that are typically used as flooring can be breathtaking. Wood planks or concrete panels, featured vertically and not just on the ground, add richness and texture.”

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Design your deck to capture the sun DESIGN your deck to capture the sun, be low maintenance and make sure it links into the structure and design of the existing building to ensure you are adding value to your property is the message from Archicentre, the building design, inspection and advice service of The Australian Institute of Architects.

David Hallett, General Manager of Archicentre said, “A well designed deck has become an integral part of contemporary outdoor living and is highly visible as a selling point for many properties. It is at the design stage where people can design their deck for liveability and profit”.

“The trend to use a new deck as part of a major renovation has become an increasing part of the Archicentre Architects Design Brief where Archicentre Architects have an onsite visit with the homeowner and assist develop the concept of the deck and the extension”.

“When properly designed and built, the deck can become a feature of a home that adds additional living space to the building, creates lifestyle benefits and generates an added return for a relatively inexpensive investment”.

“A poorly designed deck can be poky, uncomfortable and high maintenance so to ensure that you get the outdoor lifestyle you want, make sure your deck is well designed from the outset.”

Archicentre’s Top Deck Tips Make sure your deck is oriented to catch some sunshine that you can enjoy during the cooler months but sufficiently shaded to allow you to

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Size your deck to ensure it’s large enough for entertaining, including room for furniture, circulation space and ‘summer essentials’ like barbeques and cold drink storage. Consider also whether you want to incorporate food preparation benches, cooking facilities, a refrigerator, an entertainment system...or even a pizza oven!

It is vital to specify durable timber and fixings. Decks are inevitably exposed to the weather and deteriorate rapidly if they are built using inferior materials.

Make it legal and check whether development or construction approvals are required with the local council prior to construction...and get them if they are! Illegal building can devalue your home and expose you to legal risks.

Make sure you maintain it properly to keep it looking good and staying sound for years to come.

Ensure your builder is registered if necessary or if you’re doing it yourself - that you have registered yourself as an ‘owner-builder’ where required.

Finally, A SPECIAL TIP Reeded (or ribbed) decking boards are supposed to be laid with the reeds/ribs facing down to prevent moisture building up between the underside of the board and the top of the joist to which it is fixed. The reason for this is simple - to prevent premature timber rot. Laying boards with the reeded side facing up provides a measure of slip resistance - at least initially - but the deck will be uncomfortable to walk on, difficult to keep clean and hard to maintain. www.archicentre.com.au

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February 2013

Home & Garden Howdy Folks!

Firstly, our thoughts are with all of you that have been touched by the fires, keep safe!

Sun-burnt plants! That’s what’s worrying lots of folks. What can we do? Don’t cut off the burnt leaves.

They will help protect the new growth during the next heat wave. If you are pruning trees or shrubs, take care to protect branches and trunks as wood roots can enter through sunburnt bark. To do this you can either leave more foliage or if necessary, wrap the trunk in a shade cloth, a sheet or something along those lines. Al made a weak acrylic paint mix and painted his lemon tree. He says it worked a treat! Stressed plants are more susceptible to disease and injury, so make sure that they are all well mulched. Water well before and after mulching! Our next worry is dog poo. We ask all of our dog walkers to please pick it up. It’s not hard to do with a plastic bag placed over your hand and then slipped over the faeces. Turn it over, tie it to the lead and away you go! Leaving it on verges, in parks and lawns gives all of us a bad name. So wear your poo bag like a badge and be proud! In his garden, Jeff puts his dog around boundary trees and shrubs, but not on natives because it is high in phosphorous. I especially like what Craig does, he made a wooden lid about 30cm X 15cm. He then digs a thatch of lawn and keeps it green in the garden bed. He makes the hole about 25cm deep, and on every evening, Ace’s poo goes into the little hole with the wooden lid to cover it. This means no odour! When the whole is eventually full (Ace is a lab and takes about 3 months or so) he then puts the lawn thatch back in place and digs another hole. He now has a beautiful ‘checker board’ lawn and dark green where the ‘doggy do’ compost is and light green elsewhere. Hugh Brown, our worm and worm farm supplier says it can go onto your worm farm and they will turn it into castings.

He will give us directions next time. It just goes to show that even doggy poo has a place in our gardens! Lastly, a quick word on Myna Bird Traps. We are keeping them in stock at all times! One girl caught 54 in the first 3 days! If we all keep catching them, maybe we will get rid of this pest and our native birds will be safe! The traps are only $35.00. You couldn’t make one for that price! Speaking of native birds, if you own a cat, at least keep it inside at night. It’s an easy thing to do and you will save hundreds of our birds in a very short time. One fellow I know tells me that any cat loose at night is a feral cat, and he treats them as such.

Keep the questions coming, even if they are controversial. We love it. Have a fabulous February!

Happy Gardening! Nancy

NOTES FOR FEBRUARY Now is the time to plant cabbages, cauliflower and broccoli. Beans can also still be planted early in the month. DO NOT NEGLECT WATERING THIS MONTH!

1st WEEK • Plant out cauliflower seedlings • Sow parsley • Sow or plant out lettuce • Last chance to sow beans

2nd WEEK • Plant cabbage seedlings • Sow silver beet seed • Sow ‘Early Flat White’ type onion seeds for transplanting out in April

3rd WEEK • Plant out broccoli seedlings • Sow more lettuce • Radishes can be sown anytime of the year

4th WEEK • Sow spinach seed

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MORE NOTES Attention to watering is critical this month. Good deep watering twice a week is far better than daily ‘sprinklings’ with the hose. To reduce mildew it is better to water early in the day as warmer nights and wet foliage are very conducive to mildew growth. Trickle or drip water is ideal as water gets to the roots and is not lost in any wind. Good mulching is also very effective in maintaining water levels in the garden.

When sowing seed that is fine or a bit slower to germinate it is a good idea to cover the seed bed or row with a damp sack or piece of cloth. This will help to maintain moisture levels and can be removed when the seedlings germinate. Ants love fine seed and will happily help themselves so mix some pepper with the seed or sprinkle some along the row to deter them.

Snails and slugs will be looking forward to your cabbage, cauliflower, etc; seedlings so put some ‘Multiguard’ snail pellets around your seedlings when you transplant them. ‘Multiguard’ is death to slugs and snails but is harmless to birds, animals and us! It is iron sulphate in a pellet form. Snails and slugs lay eggs in the autumn so the extra diligence in controlling them will ensure numbers are under control for next spring.

Cabbage White butterflies and cabbage moths are also likely to be a challenge. Having plenty of ‘daisy’ type flowers around will support predators of these pests.

Lanes ‘Dipel’ is also a safe, effective way of dealing with them. It is a ‘bacteria’ spray that is supplied in small sachets ready for mixing with water. When eaten by the caterpillars the bacteria halt the digestive process and they stop feeding and die. The spray is harmless to chooks and other birds, animals and humans. As always; only spray when and where you need to.

These notes are a general guide for Gippsland. Some areas will be warmer and some cooler. Local knowledge in your area is very beneficial. If you have any questions about food growing, including fruit, please email me on info@ezy-gro.com or write to me at Ezy-Gro, 8 Brendan St. Moe Vic 3825 and I will respond by the next business day. Questions and Answers will also be published in the next edition of ‘The Gippslander’.

LIQUID MANURE Sometimes called ‘compost tea’, liquid manure is very easily prepared and is ideal source of nutrients to give your plants a boost during the growing season. It can also be applied very weakly to new seedlings.

To make liquid manure you will need a container such as a bucket, old garbage bin or drum, animal manure, weeds, a mesh bag and some string. A hessian sack, an old stocking or an old tea towel would make suitable ‘mesh bags.

Put a quantity of manure and/or weeds in your bag or in the middle of a piece of cloth and tie with the string to make a ‘tea bag’. Put the bag into your container with the string hanging over the side. Now add water to nearly fill the container. A couple of times a day give your ‘tea bag’ a jiggle to help ‘brew’ it. After a couple of weeks you can start using your ‘brew’.

Dilute the liquid to the strength of weak tea in a watering can or bucket and use to water around your plants. If you have made a strong

brew use more water, if the brew is weak, use less.

Liquid manure can be used about every week or ten days and should be applied to the soil.

If the soil is dry, water it first. Strong healthy plants will be more resistant to attack from pests or diseases.

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Adventure Brad Francis, Mikayla Sutton, Nick Hodson & Necip Akarsu recently completed their PADI Open Water course in magnificent conditions.

They are pictured with their instructor Warren Munday and Dive Master Tom Robinson after two successful dives at Phillip Island on the SEAL charter boat.

Traversing the High Country THE Victorian High Country is a place to experience one of Australia’s truly remote wilderness areas with breathtaking mountain top views and rugged descents into the valleys below.

Retrace the steps of history to discover the remains of a bygone era where gold was mined during the 1860’s and towns once existed, bursting with pioneering bush characters.

Photography enthusiasts will be in their element.

The High Country is a photographer’s dream with majestic landscapes around every bend.

At days end, there is nothing better than sitting around the warm camp fire and reminiscing about the days events whilst your meal is cooking over a bed of coals.

Drew, the owner of Peak Out Tours, says “the Victorian High Country is a must see destination and the only way to truly appreciate it is by Four Wheel Drive and once you’ve been, you’ll want to come back again and again.”

“We specialise in 4WD Tours throughout the High Country all year round. Others stay away

due to many tracks closing during winter. We think it’s a perfect time to soak up the alpine environment without the crowds.”

“It’s all about education through enjoyable hands on experience.”

Drew makes the point “we’ve got an extensive background leading both small and large groups through the Victorian High Country, from easy day trips to five day treks into some of the most rugged and remote country and passenger safety is the number one priority.”

Congratulations to newly qualified divers David & Kelly Berry, Lisa Albert, Giselle Owen, Elizabeth Semmens & Dale Foster pictured with their SEAL Diving Services Instructors Ann-Marie McLean and Peter Skeels & Dive Master Tom Robinson.

Divers prepare to enter the water at Cape Paterson, a very popular location for dive training and recreational divers to explore.

Cape Paterson was a popular place to cool off during January for swimmers, snorkellers and divers.

Peak Out Tours is a business that is obviously built on passion and not based on making profits.

You will be guided by someone who genuinely enjoys showcasing this beautiful part of the country to people like you.

Parks Victoria Ranger Jonathon Stevenson gives holiday makers at Inverloch an informative talk on the Bunurong Marine Park – Victoria’s oldest established marine protected area.

All tours are capped to a maximum of three vehicles so you can be assured that you will be well cared for, before, during and after a trip.

There are no wilderness lodges out here. This is a true ‘Wilderness Experience’. www.peakout.com.au

TAG ALONG TOURS REVIEW Full Day - novice and intermediate Full day tag along tours are designed for the novice to intermediate Four Wheel Drive enthusiast and are conducted all year round, which may include ‘Snow Driving’ during winter.

The tours are designed to give you confidence off road whilst travelling with an experienced guide and enjoying everything the High Country has to offer.

A reasonable standard of fitness is required.

Weekender - more adventurous These weekend getaway selfdrive & self-catered guided tag along tours are for the more adventurous traveller who has a reasonable standard of fitness (required for some walks).

Also designed to give you confidence off road with more time in the bush with your 4WD over three days & two nights.

You will also experience what it was like as a cattleman in an alpine environment, camping under a frenzy of stars beside the warmth of a camp fire.

3 & 5 Day self-drive - truly adventurous These 3 & 5 day self-drive, self-sufficient tag along tours are not for the faint hearted, as they are truly adventurous.

Designed for 4WD enthusiasts that have some 4WD experience and wish to explore the remote wilderness areas with an experienced guide for backup and safety.

You will gain valuable experience driving steep (low range) tracks into and out of Wonnangatta Valley.

QUICK OVERVIEW Destinations: Dargo, Licola, The Pinnacles, Kelly Hut, Moroka Hut, Wonnangatta Valley (seasonal) Historic Sites: Grant, Talbotville, Old Mine Sites, Pioneer Racecourse Activities: 4WDing, camping, bushwalking, fishing (seasonal), swimming (seasonal), gold panning

Fires, they spread like the plague and destroy all in there path. As a person who likes to get out into the bush, they are both annoying and frustrating as they destroy vegetation and wild life, close off tracks and paths, and if you really unlucky, put your life in danger. But how does one escape from a fire if it starts to head your way. That's what I'm about to help you with.

First it must be said that obviously, if there are fires in an area, don't go there. Simple I know!

Also as simple is if you hear there is a fire possibly, even only remotely coming your way, just get out of there. There is no point at all in putting your life in danger for the sake of another day or two of relaxing in the smoke infested bush. Plus if you get trapped, you use resources that could be spent saving houses and lives (obviously you'd be a life they save but it's time spent not fighting the fires).

That out of the way, into what you should do if you are headed out to the bush in the heat.

A little preparation goes a long way here, let people know where your headed, your route and the intended time you expect to be gone for. This way should a fire head your way and your unaware, people can raise the alarm with authorities and inform then of where you are, or at least where you might be close to. Also, however unlikely, they might be able to call you on your phone if you have reception.

So your in the bush, it's been dry and a storm rolls in and a lighting strikes starts a fire and before you know, your surrounded.

First Rule : Don't panic!

Take a moment to weigh up your options. Naturally the best option is always to evacuate as fast as possible, get back to the car and leave the area. This isn't always an option as you may be too far away to make it back before the fire is licking at your heels. In that instance, head to a natural fire break such as a lake, river or a clearing with little or no grass making sure to account for the wind and direction of the fire (you can always make a clearing by clearing an area of land of all fuels, making sure it's large enough so a fire won't get to close to do serious damage to you). In either case, move quickly.

When the fire begins its approach as it were, wet a your shirt and also wet scarf/bandana or any item of cloth and wrap this around your mouth to help prevent smoke inhalation, keep low to the ground and make as small a target for the fire as possible. If your in a lake or a river, just stay in or near the water. When it's clear, continue to evacuate.

But if your not confident, as most people will not be, call 000. If you feel that you don't have a chance of being safe when the fire front hits, don't hesitate to call them. They have teams ready and waiting to go should this happen, and does happen. If your don't have reception, try 112. If that's still proves fruitless then hope that the people back at home have contacted the authorities for you and be prepared for an air evacuation.

But as I said at the start, the best thing to do is to not go to an area that is at high risk, prevention is the best type of medicine.

Safe travels Chris

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Gippsland Market News

LATROBE REH Cork Club Craft Market 2nd Saturday of the month (Sept to May) Kay Street Gardens, Traralgon Contact 0487 342 675 Latrobe Country Market Every Sunday 8:30am - 1:30 pm Latrobe Road, Morwell Contact 0407 532 957 Traralgon Farmers Market 4th Sat of the month 8am-1pm Kay Street Gardens Contact 5174 2279 Old Gippstown Market - Moe 3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pm Old Gippstown Heritage Park Contact 5127 3082

BAW BAW Drouin Craft & Produce Civic Park, Drouin 3rd Sat of month 8am-12:30pm Contact 0428 252 440 Rokeby Community Market Main Road, Rokeby 2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm September to May Contact 56 26 8523 Longwarry Fire Brigade Market Bennett St, Longwarry 1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pm March to December Contact 0419 158 946 Yarragon Community Craft & Produce Market 4th Sat of the month 9am-2pm Yarragon Public Hall Campbell St, Yarragon Contact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLAND Farmers Market Secondary College Oval, McKean St, Bairnsdale 1st Sat of month 8am-12pm Contact 5156 9342

Surf Club Market Foreshore Rotunda, near the Footbridge Lakes Entrance 1st Sun of month 9am-3pm Contact 5153 1916 Metung Farmers Market Village Green, Metung 2nd Sat of month 8:30am-1pm Contact 0458 431 844 Paynesville Lions Club Market Gilsenan Reserve, P’ville 2nd Sun of month 8am-1pm Contact 0400 327 526 Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car & Boot Market Great Alpine Road, Lucknow 3rd Sat of month 8:30-11:00am Bruthen Village Market Bruthen Mechanics Hall Main Street, Bruthen 4th Sat of month 9am-1pm Contact 0428 501 634 or 03 5156 4148 Lucknow Market Howitt Park, Lucknow 4th Sun of month 8:30-1pm Contact 5152 4662 Makers Market Emporium of Handmade Wares from Maker to you.

Boucher Hall, Bairnsdale Saturday, June 2 - 9-2pm Contact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTON Heyfield Market John Greaves Memorial Park, Temple St, Heyfield 1st Sat of month from 8am Contact 5148 0505 Wellington Farmers Market 3rd Sat of month 8am-1pm Cobb & Co. Stables Raymond Street, Sale Maffra Variety & Farmers Market 1st Sun of month 9am-1pm Contact 0408 057 772

10th Feb 2013 - 9.00am untill 1.00pm Cobb & Co Stables Market Complex 199 Raymond Street, Sale 3850 PH: 51430370

Cobb & Co Stables Markets 1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm 2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm 3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm 4th Sun - Art & Wine Market 12:30-4:30 Contact Mark 0408 057 772 www.cobbandcomarket.com.au

Prom Country Farmers Market Main St, Foster 3rd Sat of month 8am-12pm Contact 680 8509

Stratford Variety & Farmers Market Apex Park, Princes Highway Stratford 4th Sun of month 9am-1pm Contact 0408 057 772

Venus Bay Farmers Market Venus Bay Village Jupiter Bvd, Venus Bay Every Sunday in January Contact 5664 0096

Rosedale Community Market Prince St Park, Rosedale 2nd Sun of month 7am-1:30pm Contact 5199 2709

Mirboo Nth Market Baromi Park, Mirboo Nth Last Sat of month, 9am-2pm Contact 5668 2465

Sale Charity Market Thompson River Canal Reserve Sale, Gippsland 3rd Sun of month 7am-1pm Contact 5144 1258

Sth Gippsland Farmers Market Koonwarra Memorial Park Koonwarra 1st Sat of month 8:30am start Contact 0408 619 182

Yarram Variety Market Guide/Scout Hall Cnr Church Rd & Sth Gipp Hwy 1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Kongwak Market Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak Sundays 10-2:30pm Contact 0417 142 478

Additional markets in Yarram: Port Albert Regatta - April 8 Rutters Park.

Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster Market Showgrounds, Buckley St Port Albert Hall, Victoria St, 5th Sun in month Contact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLAND Prom Farmers Market Foster Showgrounds, Foster 3rd Sat of month 8am-12pm Contact 5682 2654 or 0427 809 509 Promontory Home Produce & Craft Market Sundays - April 8, 8am-2pm Foster Showgrounds, Foster Contact 5682 2654

Tarwin Lower Market Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall Contact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Coal Creek Farmers Market Coal Creek Community Park Korumburra 2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm Toora Market Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Road, Toora 2nd Sat of month 8:30am start Contact 5686 2690 Loch Public Hall - Winter Market Loch Public Hall, Smith Street, Loch 2nd Sun of month 9am-1pm May to September only Contact 0407 362 736 Loch Village Market Railway Siding, Loch 2nd Sun of month 8:30am start Contact 5659 0212 Inverloch Farmers Market The Glade, Inverloch 3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pm Contact 5664 0096

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Cobb & Co Market News

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Cobb & Co Stable Market - 20 minishops trading 7 days a week plus weekend markets.

New Year - New Business opportunity.

We have shops to rent in a supportive team environment from just $99.00 per week, special for January 2013 includes 2 weeks free set up time to get you started, no bonds and no lock in leases, so call Mark now for a no obligation chat on 0408057772 INDOOR 7 day a week trading - Market Complex to be divided into 25, 12 square metre stalls with stallholder’s rent including performing a 1 day duty per week to maintain the centre.

The stallholder’s day on duty is rostered around the week allowing the complex to be adequately staffed. Stallholders are only required to be at the centre for their 1 day shift per week, however their stall effectively runs from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week. Of course you can sell on site in your own mini shop whenever you wish to attend. Cafe & Refreshments on site. The Market business model brings together a large group of micro businesses, creating a cultural icon for the local community and a tourist destination for visitors to the area. INDOOR / ALL WEATHER MARKET EVENTS each weekend

Mini Shops Now Available To Rent!

See Details Overleaf Cobb & Co Stables Market Complex 199 Raymond Street Sale 3850 - Ph: 51430370

Here at Cobb & Co Stables, Sale we are alTwilight Market in Cobb & Co Stables, Sale ways busy whether its stocking up our own Friday Night 15/2/13 Starting at 5pm through to 9pm and filled to the shops or helping other shoppies move things brim with everything from local produce, crafts, around here and there. We always are coming up with new ideas to help you, the customer, plants, bric a brac, furniture, collectables, and see what great products we sell and create. more, as well as great coffee, BBQ/sausage sizzle and local buskers will put on the entertainment There is always a lovely friendly face on hand as well to help you in ANY shop as all shops are always open, feel free to walk in browse around and if you find that little gem or bargain or just what you were looking for then bring it to our front counter and we will happily serve you .

This Months New Shops!

Sewtastic is a beautiful Handmade children's clothing and sewing supply store.

All clothing is beautifully handmade by Jo who has been sewing for over 20 years now.

NU2U Sally's Vintage and A beautiful vintage and Collectables modern clothing , bags, is back bigger and better, lots footwear store and with of cute soft toys, old biscuit up to 90% off of the tins, furniture, nic nacs, ceramoriginal prices. ics and so much more .

The CRAFT EMPORIUM is a new store that is a place for local crafters to sell their wares without large shop fees

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Fish and Feather Sale 266 York Street Sale, Vic 3850

PH: (03) 5143 0819

Fish and Feather Kilsyth 243-245 Colchester Rd Kilsyth, Vic 3138

(03) 9761 4410

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Small Parrot Seed Mix20Kg $26.99ea

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Canary Mix 20Kg $31.99

Chook Pellets 20Kg $14.40ea

Chicken Scratch Mix 20Kg $19.99

Rat Pellets 20Kg $20.99

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19L

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46L

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25L

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FLUVAL FLORA HABITAT $199.00 were $303.99 FLUVAL SHRIMP HABITAT $199.00 were $303.99

Some boxes damaged, all products in new condition – floor stock only

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