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Welcome

Homescape Magazine Managing Editor • Carmel Johnson Sub Editor • Paul McInneny Art Direction • Craig Thorne Design • Craig Thorne • Adelene Alampi • Jodie Lowen Production Manager Darren Hall Contributing Writers • Cheryl Hammer • Rhonda Sutton • Leanne Downing • Carmel Johnson Photography • Trevor Phillips • Garry Osborn • Verity Stubbs Advertising Sales • Annabel Thomas • Sue Dowling • Josie Fratantaro Phone: 03 5831 2455 Administration • Sharan Rossignoli

Welcome to our bumper Spring edition of Homescape Magazine where you will find loads of ideas and inspiration for your home and lifestyle.

Our magazine is brimming with stories about Community, people and their myriad talents and experiences. We tell you where they live and why - and including the couple who literally moved from the other side of the world to the tranquility of Tallygaroopna.

In our gardening feature you will meet a city home gardener who believes that growing vegetables not only saves money but also means you have a fresh supply on hand.

Also in this issue there is lots of information for you on health and wellbeing, finance issues, how to create that special culinary masterpiece and much, much more.

We hope you like our new look magazine and look forward to your feedback and ideas.

Enjoy Carmel Johnson carmel@homescapemag.com.au

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Contents

Finishing: Prominent Finishing

Fashion – What’s new for in fashion for Spring.....................................................................6-7 Fascinating – When a hat becomes a fascinator..................................................................... 9 5 minutes with – Channel 7 night time news reader Peter Mitchell...................................10 Restaurant – “Connecting” you to a new restaurant & regional produce store......................11 Spring Living – It’s Spring – and loving it.............................................................................15 Ballendella – The Castle close to Echuca.............................................................................19 Euroa Butter Factory – An extreme makeover.............................................................25 My Town My Place – A closer look at Tatura...................................................................29 At your service – Wyndhamere Serviced Apartments.......................................................32 Building a dream – A young couple starting out..............................................................34

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Sustainable Timer Products – from old to new.....................................................42 Tree Change – From Ireland to Tallygaroopna.....................................................................44 The Perfect Getaway – we re-visit Nagambie Lakes Resort........................................46

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Gardening – a look at an organic vegetable garden close to the CBD..................................35 Loving Life – Yarrawonga lifestyle..........................................................................................39

East Timor – Changing lives..................................................................................................48 Sound & Vision – Take a look at the latest in tech toys.....................................................52 Wealth & Finance – The MB+M Finance Report.............................................................54 Design: in & out – A look inside Liberty Kitchens..............................................................56 Health & Welbeing – healthy products for spring............................................................58 Travel & Adventure – Think Malaysia.............................................................................62 Regional Attractions & Events – check out what’s happening in your region.....64 Business Directory – our new services guide...............................................................66

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Guest chef & recipes – A beautiful desert from Chinaman’s Bridge Cafe...................67 Wine Wise – Our new column for lovers of wine....................................................................67

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When is a Hat not a Hat...

but a Fascinator

by Carmel Johnson

When the Strathbogie wattle bursts into glorious golden flower the thoughts of the Euroa residents turn to Spring and the promise of optimism. For Euroa woman Tessa Speller Spring means something quite different... with her thoughts squarely on the current female popular high fashion item - the FASCINATOR. Having spent twenty four years in Melbourne and twelve years in London the energetic Canadian milliner decided that Euroa presented the tree change she had been looking for. “The Strathbogies ranges are truly beautiful part of Victoria and an area that I find very inspirational for creating my fascinators” said Tessa.

“There are hundreds of different styles of fascinators and each one is made to my clients specific needs.

Tessa has been making fascinators for more than five

All fascinators are sewn by hand with flowers, lace,

years and provided Homescape with a fascinating

feathers or whatever the client and myself decide” she

history of their origin and their current popularity

added “ and of course each fascinator is individual -

particularly with the horse racing set, bridal parties

and this is very important, as no female wants to see

and the cocktail party crowd.

someone wearing a fascinator the same as hers” she added with a wry smile.

Besides completing her Spring orders ,Tessa who incidentally is also a trained nurse, is working with the “Women of Euroa “group who are organizing a unique fundraising event for the Amaroo and Euroaville Aged Care Facility. The Euroa Butter Factory will host the October 8th event which will showcase the “fabulous fascinators” created by Tessa from the donations of recycled hats, materials, lace and ribbons. Dinner, entertainment and a silent auction will all be part of the event and “It will be loads of fun and hopefully we can help financially support the aged” the bubbly nurse added.

Following the event the “Women of Euroa” will feature in a fundraising 2009 calendar with the women all sporting their individual fascinators… something that the multitalented milliner Tessa Speller will ensure does happen.

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You live a semi rural lifestyle now on the Mornington Peninsula.

Are you a city or country boy at heart?

I grew up in Frankston when it was described, believe it or not, as a sleepy seaside resort, and there was plenty of room on the outskirts. My Dad was from Warrnambool, so he instilled in me a love for Victoria, not just Melbourne.

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Did you always want to be a television news presenter?

No. I started out with a desire to become a respected sports reporter or commentator, but Channel Seven believed I had a future in news presenting, made contact with me and I agreed to give it a go. It was the best decision I ever made.

You are a golfing enthusiast, how would you describe your game?

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What would be your perfect day off work?

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A quick nine holes at Flinders at dawn then a relaxed family lunch at a nearby winery, then settling down on the couch to watch Collingwood storm home against either Carlton, Essendon or Melbourne!

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Connecting to the best...

The Conn ection Rest aura nt, Sheppart on

by Carmel Johnson

Read about Jill and Bernard Hayes’s new CafÊ and regional produce shop adjacent to SPC Ardmona Kids Town.

Standing inside the sun filled room overlooking the serenity of the surrounding bushland it is not surprising that Jill Hayes is excited about their new venture.

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Hayes have many years of experience in presenting culinary events throughout the Goulburn Valley.

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the Connectio

Jill and Bernard

Jill and her husband Bernard have recently purchased the leases for the cafe and adjacent retail outlet at the SPC Ardmona Kids Town complex. Popular with tourists and families, the complex is located midway between Shepparton and Mooroopna on the Peter Ross –Edwards Causeway.

Jill and Bernard have many years of culinary and event experience in preparing and presenting good food and wine in the Goulburn Valley. They have conducted several successful restaurants including the iconic Mitchelton restaurant at Nagambie. They are currently at the Eastbank Centre located in the Greater City of Shepparton municipality building in Welsford Street.

Jill and Bernard are well known at the Eastbank café a popular lunch and coffee meeting place adjacent to The Shepparton Art Gallery.

“We are passionate about our work and have strong views about providing good quality food and wine, most of which is grown and produced here in the Goulburn Valley” she added.

“So when the opportunity came up at Kids Town we

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“We are passionate about our work and have strong views about providing good quality food and wine”

immediately saw the facility as being the right venue

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to showcase the wonderful array of regional seasonal foods and wines that are being locally produced.

Following its refurbishment, the café will be open for lunch, evening functions and other events in late September.”

“It is a beautiful venue nestled among the well established and maintained grounds with the buildings blending in naturally. Bernard and I really believe that this complex brings Shepparton and Mooroopna together.” [hs]

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It is possible to recreate your backyard into a Summer haven without having to break the bank. Priced from just $3,100 you can have a Clark Rubber swimming pool that looks fantastic when installed above the ground or equally impressive when installed partially or completely in-ground with surrounding decking and landscaping.

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On one hand you have an elegant and stylish pool in it’s own right and on the other you have the bonus of a luxurious spa. The total package looks superb.

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There are no limits to size, shape or design as all concrete pools are custom built. Mediterranean Pools have built over 1500 pools locally and no two are the same. If you have an odd shaped backyard and there’s no way you can have a swimming pool then think again.

Your colour choices aren’t restricted either. Obviously there is a large range of tile colours to choose from but you are really only limited by your imagination.

But most importantly, when it comes to quality, Rob Guseli from Mediterranean Pools explains that “no other type of construction will outlast a well built concrete pool”.

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Spring Living

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2. JUST FOR THE KIDS Not only is this playground equipment fade resistant, but its also stronger and more durable than other equipment.

Available exclusively from Oke’s Toy Warehouse, Shepparton Ph 58311 055

3. Pool coping As well as imported and local coloured pebbles, slate and sandstone pavers, pots and water features, Pebblescape can look after coping for your pool in a range of colours and sizes.

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4. A DIFFERENT STYLE OF COOKING

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Ideal for any size area, this firepit that can also be used as a BBQ is neat, compact, can be rolled away for storage and is safe to use around children as it features a protective mesh cover. Available from The Outdoor Retreat, Echuca Ph 54806111 (Under new management)

5. Love Lavender Spring is the perfect time to plant all your summer flowering Lavenders. Choose from the new varieties for perfume, performance and color. There is a Lavender for everyone’s garden at Woodlands Estate Lavender, Orrvale Ph 5829 1019

6. Off the Wall Dress up a dull outside wall or add life to your entertaining area with these Metal Wall Ornaments. There’s dragonflies, frogs, geckos and butterflies priced from $10.95 to $29.95.

Available from Riverside Gardens, Kialla. Ph 5823 1515

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7. pamper yourself People travel from far and wide to get their hands on this hand cream and foot balm by Earth Organics. It’s great for dry skin, has a beautiful fragrance and really really works. These special gloves are also popular as you can actually feel what you are doing in the garden when wearing them. Available from The Complete Garden, Echuca Ph 5480 7797

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8. Candle Glow Lanterns Decorative lighting using lanterns add a romantic and nostalgic touch to any space and are a great addition to the outdoor area. Candle Glow Lanterns available from Pot-Werx, Shepparton Ph 5823 1915

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There’s nothing quite like a striking feature piece in your garden or outdoor entertaining area and this stunning hand made stone water bowl will certainly do the job. It can also be used to hold a plant such as an Agave.

Available from The Complete Garden, Echuca Ph 5480 7797

10. get gardening This miniature gardening case features all you need for getting out there and getting the job done in your garden this Spring.

Beautifully presented, it’s a great way to keep garden tools neat and tidy. This handy case also makes a great gift idea.

Available from The Complete Garden, Echuca Ph 5480 7797

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11. lots of pots New season funky pots, statues, garden decor, water features and fabulous gifts. Available from Top Pots & Outdoor Habitat, Echuca Ph 5480 1200

12. SIT BACK AND RELAX You cannot truly enjoy outdoor entertaining without a stylish yet comfortable outdoor setting. This stunning solid wood setting can comfortably seat 8 people and features a Lazy Susan for convenience. Available from The Outdoor Retreat, Echuca. Ph 54806111 (Under new management) HOMESCAPE Magazine

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My home...

...my castle

by Rhonda Sutton

Experience the serenity of Ballendella, our very own ‘Castle’ – with its own fairytale history of fact and fiction.

Hidden amongst trees on the flat plains outside

Samuel Rake arrived in Australia in 1857. He drove

Echuca is a mansion, complete with a watchtower and

the first train from Echuca to Bendigo. Fastidious and

reminiscent of a medieval castle. It’s an appropriate

hard working, by 1876 he owned 640 acres adjacent to

setting for a fairytale story with romance, tragedy and,

Restdown Station, south of Echuca. Despite his large

of course, a happy ending.

land-holding Samuel’s timber home was modest. It was small and the walls were lined with hessian and paper.

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What would Annie’s mother have thought of the home after it was completed in 1886? It featured a central watchtower and castellated walls which made it the envy of the district. The maid’s quarters were at the rear of the home, alongside the kitchen. Neighbours were in awe. The toilet was under the roof of the main homestead and not out the back.

From a cosy room in the watchtower Annie’s view extended for miles over featureless plains. Samuel would visit her and check on his sheep and his workers.

Annie kept detailed records of the many birds which visited the property. A talented artist, she decorated the glass panels of the interior doors with paintings of local wildlife and Welsh village scenes. The beautiful artwork remains in the home today.

Whilst appearing quite grand from the exterior the inside of the home is extremely livable.

Samuel was a fine-looking man with excellent prospects when he proposed to Welsh born Mrs Ann Dobson. She replied that his home wasn’t grand enough and then sketched the illustrious residence she had imagined.

He offered to build it for her, but she turned him down, saying she couldn’t live in such a barren landscape anyway.

Samuel was overjoyed when Annie, Mrs Dobson’s daughter, offered to marry him instead. At their wedding in 1875 Samuel’s age was listed as 39 - presumably to make the age difference between them appear less. He was actually 42. Annie was eighteen.

Soon the couple started planning their dream home.

Each night Annie sat by the candlelight and in beautiful copperplate script, transcribed her husband’s detailed instructions to the builders. Samuel’s first job was to construct a kiln on the property to make the one million bricks needed for the magnificent home, which would be larger than any around.

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Photos of the Rake’s elegant residence featured in glossy English magazines and were used to promote the area to potential immigrants. For years old Mr Spencer, from a neighbouring property, reputedly grumbled, ‘I was hoodwinked by those bloody pictures.’ Many settlers were attracted to the district by these fairytale images, only to be surprised and sometimes disappointed when they arrived. Australia was still a harsh and difficult land. Even in the grandest home in the district, life was no fairytale existence.

Annie and Samuel had six children. In 1878 Annie gave birth to her first son, who drowned at two years of age. Her eldest daughter died at fifteen. Then Samuel passed away in 1897. Their youngest son was only nine years of age. Annie was forty years old when she placed this tribute to her husband in the Riverine Herald:

To Sa m ue l, de ar ly love d husban d of An ni e. ‘It ’s ha rd to br ea k th e te nder co rd W he n love ha d boun d th e he art Tis ha rd so ha rd to spea k th e wo rds W e for a ti m e m us t pa rt ’

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Carmel and Rick treat the stewardship of this grand home’s history and the memory of its previous owners seriously. Carmel has tirelessly collected stories from those once connected to the house. Over the years people have provided photos and curios associated with the Rake family.

Two of the home’s retired maids were valuable contributors. One returned to the house at age ninety four. Carmel gave her a tour of the home and the sprightly woman managed to climb the steep steps to the watchtower. She was quite excited because as a servant she hadn’t been allowed in the front of the residence.

After Samuel died Annie’s son, Ambrose, took over the running of the farm. He and his wife lived there for a number of years. Rita Rake was more modern in her attitudes, even allowing a maid to move into a section of the house when her young child became ill.

The Drawing Room has duck egg blue wall paper and elegant furnishings.

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The smell of leather pervades a reading room lined with antique books.

Annie died in 1934, aged seventy eight. Only two of Annie’s children out-lived her. None of Annie’s children had children of their own but amazingly the home stayed in the Rake family until 1970.

Fortunately all the property’s owners have kept its original features intact. Interior renovation has been done with great sensitivity. The remains of the kiln which was used to make the bricks for the home are still evident.

From information passed on by the maids and others associated with the home we’ve woven together the tale of Samuel, Annie and the grand home he built for her. If old Mr. Spencer was alive he’d grumble about darned magazines and fairytales. But fairytales happen in castles – don’t they? [hs]

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Euroa Butter Factory

by Carmel Johnson

Lucky for Euroa, Rebecca Gannon fell in love with the town’s famous butter factory and had a clear vision of how it should be used today.

In its colorful past as a prosperous butter factory, the business was said to have put Euroa on the map, and its most recent owner now believes the beautiful historic building can once again be a drawcard to Victoria’s picturesque Strathbogie region.

The grand old factory has been lovingly transformed to provide boutique accommodation, and function spaces for occasions from a more intimate gathering to large corporate events.

Rebecca and husband Russell Griffin missed the chance to buy the factory early in 2004 when the auction was scheduled for the day after their wedding, but to Rebecca’s delight that deal fell through and they secured the property on Christmas eve.

“I saw it as a lifestyle property for us but also a chance to build something in the largely untapped tourism/accommodation market in this beautiful region,” Rebecca said.

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Fortunately during the 1990’s successive owners began restoring the buildings to save it from demolition and today the transformation under the tasteful and sympathetic eye of Rebecca and Russell is breathtaking.

The original loading/receival door, hoists and many other original features have been maintianed and guests can enjoy breakfast in the old milk delivery room where some original factory parts and the old flagstone floor live on.

The old and the new, the modern and the not so modern furnsishings, mix beautifully throughout for a tasteful eclectic atmosphere. Lounge and dining areas provide relaxing spaces for guests and a long dining table to seat up to 16 is a feature of

“I wanted to build a high quality, unique style of accommodation that will attract people to the area and provide us eventually with a fulltime lifestyle.”

The current Euroa Butter Factory was built in 1901 after the original building was destroyed by fire. The majestic chimney stands as a proud reminder of the building’s steam-driven past, while the original slate foundations and brick walls are a tribute to the era.

Production of “some of the world’s best quality butter” ceased

the upstairs room and is the ideal place for dinner with friends

in 1951, and over the next three decades the factory was used

and family. Dinner and other catering can be organised by prior

for the commercial production of ice and the sale of rabbit skins

arrangement.

and meat. But by the 1980’s the buildings were largely in ruin and much of the machinery had been scrapped.

The newly furbished bedrooms are decorated with contemporary fabrics and some have luxuriously modern ensuites with double showers or a claw foot bath.

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The newly furbished bedrooms are decorated with contemporary fabrics.

In The Outdoor Room, Jamie Durie sets out to show Australians that our backyards can be so much more than a patch of grass framing a Hills Hoist.

In each episode, Jamie travels to a new country and returns with a collection of bright ideas that he and his team, featuring horticulturalist Jody Rigby, use to transform a lucky garden into an ‘outdoor room’ that alters the way its owners live.

The Outdoor Room crew captures stunning images from Jamie’s travels as he seeks inspiration from elaborate and resourceful gardens, markets and unique landscapes of each exotic nation he visits.

Some of Australia’s most celebrated chefs, including Luke Mangan, Tobie Puttock and Neil Perry, also join The Outdoor Room team each week to capture the flavour of Jamie’s destinations as they recreate authentic national dishes.

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Outside, the property’s gardens have a Mediterranean feel, with gorgeous brick paved courtyards and quiet sitting areas to inspire relaxation.

A large tree lined lawn area to the west is perfect for the open air cinema evenings that Rebecca has introduced. The first one held last year was a huge success and three more are planned for December this year and January, February next year.

The tickets are pre sold and all details will be on the website www.euroabutterfactory.com.au

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My Town, My Place

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It is also home to Australia’s best vanilla slice. But its

history and is home to a growing number of industries

biggest asset is its close knit community.

including Tatura Milk, Unilever, Snow Brand and the Institute of Sustainable Irrigated Agriculture.

The network of community groups and volunteer teams who work tirelessly to improve aged care and hospital

Often known as Water Wheel Country the rural town

facilities, sporting projects, town beautification and

also plays host to some of Greater Shepparton’s major

youth services is strong and appreciated by the whole

events - International Dairy Week, the Tatura Racing

town.

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Tatura is a prosperous, vibrant town with a rich farming

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Cup, Italian Plate Day, Taste of Tatura food and wine

Bill Ballantyne

Pat Kerrins

festival and the many horse events at Tatura Park.

Born and bred in Tatura, Pat Kerrins, says the friendly and safe environment makes Tatura a wonderful place for retirement but is also grateful for the town’s large industries which guarantees employment for youth and Resident of 50 years and retired farmer Bill Ballantyne says

families.

the community spirit in Tatura is very important to the ageing population.

“It is a lovley town for families and the good sporting facilities here means recreational activities for all ages.”

“Support for the Moyola Lodge project has been fantastic for

Mr Kerrins says.

our town and services like the RSL and the work of the Italian community is what makes our town kick ,” Mr Ballantyne says.

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The Pental Fashions on the Field Sunday 14th December 2008

The Alexanders were chosen to grace the front cover of the 058 area phone book this year for the theme “Celebrating Australian Flavour”.

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at Tatura & Shepparton Racing Club Vraca & Varapodio - Italian Plate Day Tatura Hospital Manager/Director of Nursing, Fran Reynolds, came to work in the town for three years – that was nearly 10 years ago.

“It is a wonderful town full of community spirit and everyone is very supportive of the hospital which celebrates its 75th anniversary in October.

“The community has remained strong through the tough times of drought and has continued to grow despite it. I feel very much a part of this wonderful community, Ms Reynolds says. [hs]

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It’s down to business in Tatura. The township has so much to offer and we have handpicked six businesses to showcase in My Town, My Place. From award winning Vanilla Slice at Tatura Hot Bread to piping hot pizza at Pizza Nostra, spoiling yourself at Hotrock & Soul to organizing a function at the Ballantyne Centre or living the lifestyle you deserve at Northlinks and having a putt at Hill Top Golf Club. All this and more can be found in Tatura

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Tatura Hot Bread have the very best Vanilla Slices in all of Australia, having won countless awards across the country.

If you’re planning a wedding or special event and need to find an impressive venue, then the Ballantyne Centre is well worth a visit.

Their Vanilla Slice is so well known it has been featured on The Great Outdoors and current affairs program State Focus. Sink your teeth into one and you’ll understand why, but don’t think for a minute that you’ll be able to trick Jeff or Glenda Alexander into sharing their famous recipe!

This modern facility can seat up to 300 guests, features a large private balcony, dance floor, fully licensed bar and true flexibility when it comes to menu planning.

Nothing beats sinking your teeth into a piping hot pizza loaded with toppings and lots of mozzarella cheese. If that doesn’t take your fancy, there’s always pasta with delicious home made sauces or tasty spare ribs that will keep you coming back for more. And if you still have room for dessert – then you can’t go past the gelati.

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The picturesque fairways have recently had a facelift with 5 new holes created under the watchful eye of 5 times British open Champion Peter Thomson.

12 months ago two friends since primary school with a combined experience of over 20 years in beauty therapy, opened a salon that offered so much more than traditional beauty treatments.

They cater for men, women and children with natural health services like ear candling and hot rock massaging.

Northlinks Tatura brings a once in a lifetime opportunity to the Goulburn Valley. With the quiet tranquillity of a golf course wrapped around a charming, secluded and exclusive neighbourhood, this estate will redefine your idea of peace.

Hill Top also has two bowling greens and a magnificent dining room, open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner and available for functions.

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Hotrock and Soul has grown so quickly that Adriana and Sandy have had to relocate and expand into new premises.

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Wyndhamere Serviced appartments

At Your Service

by Leanne Downing

Conveniently located in a quiet street, and only a short distance from the heart of the Shepparton CBD, the brand new Wyndhamere Serviced Apartments offer the discerning visitor a superior accommodation experience.

The first thing you’ll notice about Wyndhamere Serviced Apartments is that they specialise in corporate and upmarket leisure accommodation. Replete with modern interiors and high quality finishings, the Wyndhamere Serviced Apartments have rapidly become the venue of choice for many of the region’s visiting executives.

Inside you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances;

reverse

cycle

heating

and

cooling;

wireless broadband facilities, and an 8 channel pay TV connection. Added to this is generous off-street parking, a 43” plasma television in the lounge room and a state of the art LCD television in the bedroom.

Replete with modern interiors and high quality finishings

For those in search of a fine meal, Sebastian’s Restaurant provides excellent food and a wonderful dining experience. The menu offers a great variety of dishes from delicious pastas and sumptuous steaks through to mouth watering seafood and desserts.

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Of course, if you don’t feel like venturing down to the restaurant, much of the menu can be delivered to your door through the ever-attentive room service, and you’ll find that the reception desk is staffed until late.

The Wyndhamere Service Apartments are operated

by Sebastian Mangiameli, who brings a wealth of hospitality experience to the helm. The Mangiameli family

have

owned

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the

near-by

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Buying your first home is the single largest investment most

“We got to choose the block and have the opportunity

young people will make in their early lives. Shepparton

to customise many features inside to suit us. It is a very

couple, Bec Pyke and Paul McDonald, wanted to get

exciting process,” enthused Bec.

off the rental merry-go-round and after many months of budgeting and searching the property market they have

The building process is well underway and the couple

committed to building their first home.

have had many decisions to make working with an inhouse color consultant, and sign off on design features

“We never thought we could afford to build a new home

they had altered.

and much of our time was spent looking at what was already on the market to suit first home buyers like us.

The open plan three bedroom brick veneer home has an ensuite, a study that has been moved to the front of

That was until we were fairly fed up with what was

the home and made bigger at the couple’s request and

available and went to look at a new housing estate in

an island bench has been moved to create a galley style

South Shepparton,” suggested Bec.

kitchen.

The couple, who met when working at a local bakery

“We can’t wait for it to all come together,” Paul finalised.

together, already had finance approved so when they saw a house and land package they loved and could afford, the

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by suggesting Metricon’s objective is to make home ownership more accessible for thousands of new home

“We discovered the Metricon Serenity 21 package which

buyers, many of whom have found it difficult to purchase

is 18 squares, bigger than most of the established homes

in today’s market due to rising interest rates and the high

we had looked at and it is a modern style which suits us,”

cost of housing in general.

offered Paul.

For further information, phone 13 10 55, or visit your nearest Metricon Display Centre.

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A secret garden of

culinary joy

by Cheryl Hammer

In the heart of Shepparton’s busy central district there is a well kept secret that Homescape has discovered and we just had to share it with you.

This magnificent organic vegetable garden is planted

Overlooked by the kitchen, the parterre-style garden

on just 40 square metres but would rival most larger

established six-months ago is located in the sunniest

country style vege patches for variety and year round

part of the property on the southern side of the couple’s

produce.

home.

The owners of this prolific organic vegetable garden

At around 40 square meters it contains a wide variety

can’t really understand the fuss but in this day of high

of fruits, vegetables and herbs such as broccoli,

grocery prices and tasteless mass produced food

strawberries, onions, leeks, carrots, sweet peas, garlic,

stuffs we all should aspire to making our backyards

tomatoes, mini cabbages, blueberries, coriander and

productive.

thyme, all surrounded by a budding rosemary border.

The result of this couple’s labor of love, is what they

Continuing the parterre theme, the garden’s inner path

describe as a mass of fresh, organic produce just

is lined by a dwarf box hedge. A striking inverted bell-

outside their backdoor all year round.

shaped water bowl stands as the centre piece.

“The garden gives us the satisfaction of creating

“It does look nice yes, but I love this area of the garden

something beautiful and a healthy way of life to share

because it’s a production zone if you like.

with our friends,” says one of the owners.

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”It started out small, and we just kept adding to it, before too long we had all this... It’s our culinary joy. ”

“Right next to the vegetable garden I have my rose garden where I love to pick roses for inside the house and for friends throughout the season.”

The couple’s idea for this successful culinary garden, as with most good things, came about by chance.

A friend and local fruit grower had given them some tomato seedlings as a gift. ”They were wrapped up just sitting so cutely in a piece of newspaper. We felt compelled to create a totally organic vegetable garden. ”It started out small, and we just kept adding to it.

Before too long we had all this. It’s our culinary joy. ” Both owners say that the flavor and size of fresh produce found in supermarkets and other fruit and vegetable shops does not compare to that from an organic home garden.

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“The flavor is truly divine. And why wouldn’t you have a garden like this? It’s beneficial for you and for the environment.”

“We don’t ever have to worry about watering really and there’s never any water wasted.”

Careful planning and design has gone a long way to increasing the efficiency and productivity of the garden.

A separate box-hedge that runs across the west-face of the garden, helps protect from wind exposure, while is distant enough to allow for plenty of sun exposure.

Untreated red gum sleepers contain organic soil, covered by a thick layer of mulch to help sustain soil moisture.

Beneath the soil is a layer of old straw to attract worms and other ‘good bugs’, while compost generated from kitchen scraps, leaves and lawn clippings is regularly added on top of the soil to nourish plants.

A clever companion planting method has also been

The garden’s in-line dripper watering system is also

employed where specific plants are grouped together

extremely efficient.

to deter pests and diseases.

“We don’t ever have to worry about watering really, it ”For example carrots go near onions, tomatoes near

just all takes care of itself and we feel good because we

basil, to create a natural balance and pest control,”

know there’s never any water wasted.”

Feathered friends Ruby and Mrs Hall (named after football player Barry Hall), are tireless workers in the garden helping to break down kitchen scraps and producing two eggs daily.

“It’s a complete system, we don’t waste anything.

Nutrients from kitchen scraps all end up back in the garden.

“We would recommend everyone have their own organic vegetable garden. You get so much enjoyment out of it. It’s a must for every home.” [hs]

The research for this story was done by Nadia McManus who is currently completing her final year of her Public Relations course at Deakin University.

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by Cheryl Hammer

A phone call one day last year to a Yarrawonga Real Estate agency changed Andrew and Mandy Shell’s lives forever.

By the time Andrew had finished his inquiry to the then

But the decision to buy the business saw them make

Brian Keenan Real Estate, not only had he bought a

a clean break from their hectic professional lives in

block of land near Lake Mulwala, he’d also bought the

Melbourne to relocate to this idyllic, much slower

real estate business.

moving rural community.

The Melbourne based executives were no strangers to

Andrew is also no stranger to the real estate business

the lakeside town having visited there many times and

having worked in the industry for more than two

bought and sold a couple of blocks of land over the

decades.

previous 6 years.

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“Buying the real estate agency just meant we were moving here 20 years before we had planned,” Andrew said, “but we don’t regret a minute of it.”

“The only real thing I have to worry about these days is trying to miss peak hour traffic just before 9 am at the roundabout near the office. We could be banked up three deep if I time it wrong,” he laughed.

It is a far cry from the hours of local and interstate travel Andrew was accustomed to as a corporate sales and marketing executive with national property developers.

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Andrew has a passion for classic cars and among his collection is a 1959 MGA Roadster with old English white and red leather.

Mandy Shell, a TV advertising executive for 15 years

“We are planning a four bedroom home with study,

with Southern Cross, has also embraced life in

sewing room for Mandy, three separate living areas for

Yarrawonga, enjoying more days on the golf course and

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with in ground pool and pool room.”

pair discovered the twin town in the first place.

Andrew also needs a four car garage to accommodate “We came up when Mandy’s mum said she was going

his passion for classic cars. Among his collection is

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“We live in a healthier, more friendly environment and

arm of the agency has tripled since late last year.

we’d be mad not to embrace the change. It is the best thing we’ve ever done,” Andrew said. [hs]

So with business taking care of itself the couple have spent more time recently planning and designing their 65 square French provincial style home with water views.

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John and Gloria had responded to a call for migrant nurses to fill a chronic nurse shortage in Australia. Highly qualified in their fields in Ireland they were selected from 3000 applicants to fill two of 500 jobs in Victoria.

But their move with two young daughters, Caroline, 7 and Angela, 3, was not all plain sailing. The pair found themselves caught up in the 56 day state-wide nursing

“We came from much higher paid jobs in Ireland to work in Australia so when nurses here were striking for better pay and conditions we had to fight for our future as well,” Gloria said.

But that is when the couple experienced Aussie mateship and community at its best – everything John believed Australia offered.

by Cheryl Hammer

I t was meant to be . . .

Tree Change

strike which they made the decision to support.

“I always believed Australians were the friendliest, kindest people to strangers but we experienced this first had during the strike while we were trying to pay rent and put food on the table.

“We had two little girls to look after and Christmas was just around the corner. I’ll never forget the day a bloke

Irish born John Kilmartin always wanted to come to Australia and now from his small town home in the Goulburn Valley he believes more than ever he was meant to be here.

showed up with parcels of food and presents for us for Christmas. It was the most overwhelming feeling,” John said.

But after a number of years in Melbourne John and Gloria were missing the sense of community they had in their small home village of Craughwell.

John

and

wife

Gloria,

also

Irish,

have

made

Tallygaroopna, north of Shepparton, their home and

“It was about that time when a friend of ours at the

they are loving their new found sense of community

Austin Hospital organised a trip away for 40 nurses to

and belonging.

Tocumwal up on the Murray River.

Icy cold beer at the local pub and some curious locals

“We had never seen the Australian bush or a Kangaroo.

was all it took for this Melbourne based couple to

There were Kookaburras taking sausages off the

decide that buying their property at Tallygaroopna was

barbecue. We just fell in love with the place.

“the right thing to do”.

“I suppose you could say that weekend in the bush is The couple, and their two daughters, arrived in the

the reason we live in Tallygaroopna now,” John smiles.

“lucky country” in 1986 after they were successful in getting jobs at Melbourne’s Austin Hospital as Nursing

The Kilmartins camped at Tocumwal for years meeting

Practitioners.

many people from the Shepparton area and forging life long friendships around the camp fire.

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The two acres of gardens surrounding the homestead is full of natives and roses which have weathered the recent drought and is also the playground for a menagerie of pets.

There are the dogs, Sam and Molly, two red Kelpies, Sally and Sed, Sasha who was one of many rescued animals to take refuge on the property, and the terrier, Wombat. The twin cats Kath and Kim and the goat, Murphy (rescued), and Bruce the steer who was very close to becoming sides of veal until the Kilmartins arrived.

The three chickens, seven ducks and a goose named Jack, who thinks he is a dog, round out the picture.

By 2003 they were both working at Goulburn Valley

Gloria, who has just won her battle with cancer, is

Health in their specialist field of diabetes and bought

convinced this is the place they were meant to be.

their Federation home and property soon after.

“This is home in more ways than one. It is a state of The home, aptly named “Tallykissangel” was moved to

mind as well as a lifestyle. We are now truly home.”

the property from Essendon in two pieces by a former owner, but like its new occupants it has settled in

Note: Daughter Caroline Kilmartin is a Lady Gators

beautifully.

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Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park...

...the perfect getaway!

by Leanne Downing

Located only 40 minutes south of Shepparton, the new Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park has seen some impressive developments over the last six months. With a wonderful array of luxury river-side cabins, powered caravan sites and tranquil camping areas to choose from, Nagambie’s spring-time visitors are practically spoilt for choice.

With the Goulburn River on one side and the spectacular Nagambie Lake on other, the Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park has something for everyone. From traditional water sports such as fishing, water skiing, sailing, rowing and canoeing through to the more adventurous pursuits of sky diving and gliding, Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park is an ideal getaway destination.

One of the most striking elements of the leisure park is its accessibility to Melbourne. Being just 80 minutes from the state’s capital, Nagambie is ideal for weekend retreats. It’s also perfect for mid-week conferences, and school holiday escapes.

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The fully equipped cabins offer a range of accommodation experiences to suit singles, couples and family groups.

of

The Chinaman’s Bridge Cafe at Nagambie Lakes

accommodation experiences to suit singles, couples

Leisure Park is one local eatery not to be missed. It’s

and family groups. The spa cabins are a popular choice

nestled amongst stunning river red gums and its deck

amongst couples, while the family–oriented ‘two bed’

literally extends down to the banks of the Goulbourn

cabins with bunks provide plenty of space for children

River. It’s the quintessential spot to sit and enjoy a

and adults alike.

quality coffee whilst taking in the natural environment.

The

fully

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If you’re willing to do a little exploring, the local region is replete with small townships which practically beg to be stumbled upon. From old pubs and beautiful gardens to regional art galleries, museums and antique shops, the Nagambie hinterland is positively ripe with adventure. Of course, Nagambie Lakes is also famous

For more information contact: Nagambie Lake Leisure Park.

Loddings Lane, Nagambie

for its food and wine culture. The large number of local

Phone: 03 5794 2373

wineries adds a magnificent ambience to the region,

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and allows for more than one opportunity to enjoy the sunset with a decent glass of vino.

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Country People From Yarrawonga, Shepparton, Echuca world’s newest nations.

Homescape’s Rhonda Sutton describes how during a recent trip to East Timor with three friends she formed friendships that will last a life-time.

We jolted down the precipitous side of a mountain, completely lost, heading to a village which sees few outsiders and where most people travel by foot. Pauline tried the phone but there was no reception. We hadn’t any water but luckily Judie is a resourceful country woman and pulled some gin and tonic out of a bag.

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are Changing Lives in Timor and across Victoria, rural women and men lend a hand to one of the

Pauline, Judie, Dianne and I were travelling to our local shire’s friendship district of Lequidoe. Pauline teaches at Echuca West Primary, which has a friendship relationship with a school there. For many years Judie taught senior students about East Timor’s struggle for independence. Whilst it was Judie and Pauline’s first visit Diane had been there before. On her last trip she helped Rotary re-build a school.

I first came to Timor in 2003, after a girlfriend cajoled me into it.

My friend was visiting Dili on behalf of

Soroptomists, a women’s group in Bendigo. Whilst in Dili we met with Kirsty Sword Gusmao. Kirsty grew up in Bendigo but had recently become East Timor’s First Lady, married to the then President Xanana Gusmao.

Many women have been inspired to journey to East

Above: Pauline Cleary visits Echuca West Primary’s friendship school in East Timor. Funds are being sought to supply water to the school.

Timor after hearing Kirsty’s story and learning the plight of this impoverished nation.

Mavis remembered that thousands of East Timorese died in World War Two after helping stop the Japanese

When Mavis Taylor made her first overseas trip, at

from invading Australia. Australian soldiers left

age 85, to a devastated East Timor, her nine children

messages to the East Timorese, saying our country

were anxious. Mavis went to Timor to supervise

would never forget them. The feisty grandmother was

the distribution of some of the twenty containers of

angry we didn’t assist East Timorese people during the

donated goods, including sewing machines and fabric,

years of Indonesia’s brutal occupation of their country,

she had collected in her home town of Yarrawonga.

when over 200,000 died. Mavis was named ‘Australian

Mavis’s daughter, Elwyn, loyally supported her mother,

Living Treasure’ for her work.

spending three years training Timorese women to sew.

Mary and George Heneghan, from Shepparton, visited their son when he volunteered in East Timor.

Below: Yarrawonga’s Mavis Taylor in East Timor with Rhonda Sutton and her daughter Nicola. Funds raised in Echuca Moama helped support this group of young orphans.

Overwhelmed by the poverty they observed, George and Mary started SETAG, one of fifty Friendship associations across Australia helping the struggling nation. The Shepparton East Timor Assistance Group has raised funds towards a community rehabilitation centre in Baucau which will soon provide therapy and education for disabled kids.

Our Echuca based group has supported several ventures in our friendship region and this year we organized a trip there to see first hand what we’ve achieved and what more needs to be done.

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The warm welcomes we received the next day whilst touring the impoverished area made our shocking night’s sleep and all our work back home feel well worth the effort. Now we realize it’s a privilege to help this isolated region, as even small things can make a huge difference there.

We inspected the solar panels and wind turbine our group installed for lighting at the health centre and administration building. There is no electricity supply in Lequidoe.

The school will treasure the resources Pauline brought with her – a manual typewriter, exercise books, pencils and teaching aides. The principal explained their biggest problem is that senior students can’t study at night time.

When our group was allocated a friendship district we were initially shocked that it was so difficult to reach.

We certainly discovered that when we became lost on our way there. But we eventually found reception and made contact with Chris Adams, who guided us to Lequidoe. Chris is an Australian Volunteer, who lives in the community and assists the locals with project management.

Above L-R: Judith O’Farrell, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, Pauline Cleary and Dianne Holland in Dili at a gathering of representatives of Australia’s 50 East Timor friendship groups.

Chris had arranged accommodation in a ramshackle hut, perched on the top of a long mountain ridge. It was the family home of a student we support to study law in Dili. That night we cooked as villagers do, on a smoky open fire. Choking and with watery eyes, we became even more determined to garner support for a project to build fuel efficient stoves in these homes!

Fuel efficient stoves have a flue, so help prevent illness from respiratory disease. They also reduce deforestation because they use a third less wood. We went to bed, trying to make ourselves comfortable on lumpy mattresses and attempting to ignore the soft scratching noises above.

Above: A man dressed for a traditional ceremony in Dili. In the distance a massive statue of Christ is perched on the mountain top, looking over the city’s spectacular coastline.

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We returned to Dili to attend a Friendship Group conference and heard amazing stories of how people

For more information Contact:

from across Australia have helped change lives in East Timor.

Shepparton East Timor Assistance Group (SETAG) In Echuca-Moama our small group continues to

George and Mary Heneghan

seek funds for East Timor. The local community was

Phone: 03 5831 6997

recently inspired by young East Timorese who visited us for World Youth Day. With support from Echuca

Campaspe East Timor Association

West Primary and St Josephs College we’ll install solar

Dianne Holland

power for lighting at our friendship school. We’d like

Email: diannechris@hotmail.com

to give them a lap top computer. As Prime Minister,

Phone: 03 5482 6492

Xanana Gusmao told us in Dili, ‘Governments change but ordinary people and their friendships last.’ [hs]

East Timorese people treat Australia not just as a neighbour but as a friend. They were there for us during World War Two and we sent our peace keepers in 1999 and again in 2006. Friendship groups are part of our shared history.

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Sound Vision

Lets Talk Tech Toys...

With Spring already here and Christmas looming, Homescape Magazine together with Sounds Around would like our readers to check out the latest and greatest that technology has to offer.

Marantz IS201 iPod Dock Full High definition

Connect your iPod to your home theatre or audio system and enjoy all of your music all of the time. With a remote control you can sit down, chill out and browse through all your music and playlists right there on your tv screen.

Browse your iPod music on your TV

Philips LCD TV Experience superb performance with a breathtaking Full HD, 100Hz display. Combined with the powerful Perfect Pixel engine, Perfect Natural Motion, Perfect Colors and 30 Watt invisible sound, this TV ensures you’re part of the action

Pronto Universal Remote This is how you can have one button simple control of all the audio visual devices in your home and it works from anywhere throughout house. It can even take control of motorised curtains and lighting systems.

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Should I Borrow Money to Invest?

By Jeffrey Lucy, ASIC Chairman

Borrowing money to invest, or ‘gearing’, can be a high-risk venture and great care needs to be exercised, especially if you’re investing for the first time or you are borrowing large amounts of money.

Negative gearing is where your borrowing costs (interest and fees) exceed the income you receive on your investment, and positive gearing is where your borrowing costs are fully covered by the investment income.

I think there are two possible advantages of gearing.

You can increase potential profits If you borrow money to invest in shares or real estate, and they increase in value, then you get the benefit of that gain on your original investment (capital gain) when you sell the asset (less the borrowing costs).

Equally, you get the benefit of any dividends, bonus share issues or rents that may be made while you own the asset.

You can obtain a tax benefit Negative gearing is when your income from the investment is less than the cost of the investment (that is, interest that you are paying to your lending institution on the loan). The difference between the two amounts can generally be used as a deduction on your taxable income. Needless to say, the benefit of any tax deduction is dependant on tax rates payable by the investor.

A decision to borrow to purchase an asset requires serious consideration.

Specifically, gearing is a strategy best suited to you if: • you have enough income from other sources, like a secure salary, or have a reserve of funds to meet

While gearing can increase the potential profit on your investment (because you have more money to invest), this also means it can increase your losses if the increase in the value of the investment does not exceed the gearing losses.

possible margin calls if there is a significant drop in the market; • you are in the highest income tax bracket, where the tax deductibility of the interest payments is maximised so the actual cost of the borrowed

So, should you borrow money to invest?

money is reduced as much as possible; and • you are an experienced investor, having a practical

That’s not to say, though, that gearing is for everyone.

Individuals and businesses should look carefully at their own financial situations before choosing this investment strategy.

appreciation of the volatility of your investments and the risks involved.

But deciding whether to borrow money to invest depends on your own personal needs and circumstances.

If you are not sure, get advice from a licensed adviser, who is obliged under the law to look at your personal situation. It could be the difference between potentially making a profit or risking your investment with the possibility of further losses if the sale of the asset does not cover the original debt.

This article has been submitted by MB+M Business Solutions – the Valley’s most dynamic and highly respected Accounting firms…. so for the best advice in town call into the MB+M Shepparton office at 23 Nixon Street or phone 5821 9177 to book your consultation... the first one’s on us!

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Many people and businesses borrow to invest every day. Generally, as long as the investment itself is sound, borrowing can be sound too. If you are an experienced investor, are in a high income tax bracket and have income from other sources, then gearing can work for you.

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Design: In Out

Function, flare &

individuality

by Leanne Downing

Planning is most important to achieve

Start to take notice of the everyday jobs you and other

a perfectly functioning kitchen.

members of your household do in the kitchen. For

Every family has different habits and

instance cutting packed lunches, getting breakfast,

ways to use space in the home. A plan

doing homework or paying household accounts. Do

designed to suit these multi uses makes

you cook for fun to entertain friends?

Are you the

life more organized and therefore

proud owner of beautiful crockery you would love to

more relaxed. Smart use of purpose

display or would you prefer to keep everything out of

built fittings and a clever design

sight? These are all questions only you can answer but

can make the world of difference.

are an integral part of the overall perfect design that works for you.

Over the past 20 years pot drawers have been incorporated into kitchens and have been an incredibly good use of space. Dawn Taylor of Liberty Kitchens explains “We have updated the name to Utility Drawers because the use of drawers is such a space and labour saver that they are used from pots to grocery items and everything in between�.

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GETTING INTO THE SPRING OF THINGS

Spring is here, and we are opening up our doors and windows to let in that clean, fresh, sharp air. Mmmm, smells great!

It’s also time for Spring cleaning. So what do you do about your window furnishings and cushions, throws and other decorative fabrics?

I n & O U t

Don’t stress... Either hire professional cleaners or try some of these general care tips but always read labels first!

Acetate - Most acetate should be dry cleaned

Acrylic - May be dry cleaned or washed using warm water and add fabric softener during final rinse.

Cotton - Cottons can be easily laundered using good detergent The look of your kitchen should be second to the way it

Linens - Some are washable but not all. Dry cleaning is recommended

functions. With thought and planning your kitchen can

for drapery lines, upholstery linens and decorative linens.

relieve stress, improve your lifestyle, look beautiful and

Lyocell - Can be either washable or dry cleanable. See label.

make you the envy of all your friends.

Micro fibres - Acrylic, nylon and polyester micro fibres are machine washable or dry cleanable.

Liberty Kitchens have been creating practical, modern

Nylon & Polyester - Most are machine

and stylish kitchens for over 25 years throughout the

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static electricity Polyolefin (olefin) - should be dry cleaned.

Rayon - Should be dry cleaned but some can be hand washed. Gently with mild detergent in luke warm water. When rinsing do not wring or twist Silk - Only prewashed silk is washable Read the label!

Spandex - Hand wash or machine wash Triacetate - Hand laundered for most fabrics but if it contains 100% triacetate it can be machine washed Wool - Remove spots and stains promptly and keeps the moths at bay with fresh cedar blocks The refinishing touch to spring is fresh flowers and some new cushions or a newly upholstered chair in floral prints. Be sure not to forget the bed linen!

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All extensions are carefully selected using cutting edge technology and made from the finest quality 100% real European hair. This hair not only looks natural but feels natural to touch.

The scope of techniques that Beverly May demonstrates is superior to anything currently available because of its unique three product system. The first part focuses on the hair extensions, known as TRUtips which are completely free of any glues, waxes and chemicals. They are the ultimate in creating length, volume, body and color for all hair type except ultra fine hair.

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The romantic days of draping clean washing over bushes of lavender are all but gone, but Woodlands Estate Lavender have recreated that same freshness in a bottle. Linen Fresh, a French Provincial inspired aromatic spray, keeps your linen and home smelling beautifully crisp and clean. Purchase a 500ml bottle for $9.95 by 31/10/08 and receive a second at half price.

An unbelievably universal product by SkinJuice cleans and conditions skin around the eyes. It contains shea and cocoa butter, which assist in hydration and effectively cleanse stubborn make-up. It can also be used as a lip balm, cuticle balm, face mask, heel balm and eye treatment and contains sunflower oil, coconut oil, beeswax, grapeseed oil, rosehip oil, cucumber oil and sweet orange essential oil.

John Anderson Amcal Pharmacy 310 – 312 Wyndham Street Shepparton Ph 58 212252 shepparton@amcal.net.au

Your local Aveda salons are: Wellsprings Day Spa 168 Welsford St Shepparton Ph 58314606 Mint Condition 433 High St Echuca Ph 54826266

W e l l b e i n g

Lancome laboratories use the cutting edge of research and are continually developing specific products that are both efficient and in perfect affinity with the skin.

Lancome’s resurface peel kit makes it simple and safe… without leaving home and all you need is five minutes, twice a week, for four weeks, easy!! After the very first application, your skin is fresher and luminous. After four weeks, your complexion is radiant and your skin texture refined.

A burst of youthfulness for your skin.

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Your skin is a sensitive organ, reflecting your lifestyle and internal state of being. It breathes, and it can also become stressed as it reacts to your emotions. At each step of your life, Lancome is there to provide expert solutions to help you preserve your skin’s quality, so that your beauty can be at its unaltered best at any age.

Woodlands Estate Lavender Cnr Poplar Ave & Orrvale Rd, Orrvale Ph 5829 1019

www.woodlandsestatelavender.com.au

Available from Hotrock & Soul Hogan Street Tatura Ph 5824 2865

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Health Wellbeing

Relax, Recover & Unwind...

Relax is an innovated massage and meditation centre that gives you the freedom to choose from a vast menu of relaxation, massage and meditation packages.

Is this all sounding to good to be true? – Well it’s not.

Daphne and Leanne know how important it is “to treat your body well and it will treat you well”. Between them they have over 40 years experience in the health industry.

The plus side to receiving a massage at

So let’s find out what they have at Relax - The secret

Relax is that you don’t get undressed and

Daphne says is in the Thermal Infrared massage beds

you’re not sticky and covered in oil from

and chairs. The revolutionary equipment uses the

regular hands-on massage.

healing power of Far Infrared to reduce chronic joint and muscle pain and sports injuries.

The infrared

For $35 you have full use of the facilities for up to two

achieves this by speeding up cellular repair. Plus

hours. Now that’s affordable relaxation. Maybe you

another powerful element to infrared is it’s so well

only have a half hour in your lunch break and need a

known for its detoxifying ability. Jade is used also in

massage, or if you have dropped the kids off to school

the massage beds and chairs to slow the aging process

and need to unwind and regroup yourself, you can

and strengthen the body’s immune system.

have a two hour visit.

But that’s not all. Leanne explains “I’m a foot person

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So who else do they cater for? Christmas parties, end

and we have circulation machines for those tired and

of year break ups, football/sporting teams training

aching feet and calves. And if you suffer from varicose

night alternatives, hens nights, corporate groups, fund

veins, cold feet, cramps in the calves or diabetes, you

raising groups – At Relax you can hire the whole centre

will really enjoy these machines whilst in the land of

for only $350 (plus extra for nibbles and drinks)

relaxation”.

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Daphne and

experience. Here you receive a full body oxygenate workout while comfortably lying down. Just 15 minutes

Leanne know

relaxing in this haven is equivalent to a 4.5km jog.

how important it is to treat

Tucked away in a romantic secluded area there is a

your body well

partner or friend on the twin massage beds and enjoy

and it will treat

some quiet relaxation time together.

you well...

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charming couple’s corner. Here you can lay with your

H e a l t h

The Oriental Zen Room is a completely unique

So what is the added BONUS to visiting relax, apart parking via Rowe Street, the open 7 days a week.

Relaxation and massage are now not a luxury item, there is a place in Shepparton where you can go and unwind if only by yourself, in a group or just a couple of friends. From thirty minutes to a full two hours visit, you’re always welcome at Relax.

No bookings, no fuss...

Just walk in and relax.

Two alternatives for fax and anything else not in colour

132 High St, Shepparton Phone: 58 311 911

W e l l b e i n g

from all the health and relaxation benefits – the free

Possibilities only limited by your imagination Why should comfort be limited by space? The Kinetic opens up a world of possibilities because you can virtually tailor it to fit your lifestyle perfectly.

Kinetic sofa available in a range of different colours

Kinetic 3 seater $2099 in Cowhide leather

Kinetic 4 seater (2 piece) $2599 in Cowhide leather

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Travel Adventure

Think Malaysia The vibrant culture, charming hospitality, great shopping and a wide variety of cuisines is what attracted our small group to Malaysia for a recent holiday.

We were looking for an affordable overseas trip and like most people we considered Thailand and Vietnam as well known destinations for a low cost holiday but we decided on Malaysia and we are so glad we did.

Malaysia has realised it can be a competitive holiday destination and in 2007 launched a “Malaysia truly Asia” campaign to coincide with its 50 years of independence. Malaysia is now a budding tourism place and it offered us a fabulous seven day dose of retail therapy during the cold Australian winter.

I travelled with a girlfriend and our mothers to Malaysia in July this year with only one thing on our minds, well maybe two. One was, of course, shopping, and the other, pure indulgence.

We were lucky enough to view a feeding of Sabah’s well known orang-utan species. These weird and wonderful creatures share 97% of our human makeup and for a small price of AUS$30 we were able to sponsor the rehabilitation of cheeky 2 year old Yoda.

There was so much to see, do, eat and simply gasp over.

Malaysia offered us a quick escape to a civilised, hassle free, and captivating location in South East Asia.

I must say the $6 manicures will have me travelling back sooner rather than later.

So next time you are looking for that low-cost getaway, think Malaysia.

Contributed by Shepparton resident, Stephanie Inglis.

Stephanie is in her 20s and works at the Greater Shepparton City Council.

Four days in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, involved day long bargain hunting, spa therapy, food, cocktails and more shopping!

Kuala Lumpur is home to a number of large shopping malls that offer a huge selection of stores with great prices. Good shoes are extremely affordable and I managed to add six pairs to my collection back home.

Mostly our days would consist of department stores by day to keep out of the heat, followed by some pampering, a delicious meal, then off to the markets at night.

After those productive few days, we escaped the hustle and bustle of the city to rest our feet in Kota Kinabalu, found on the tropical island of Sabah. We spent our final three days based in the luxurious resort ‘Nexus’.

Daily temperatures were on average 35°C so the crystal clear beaches and exotic cocktails were a great cure for those hot humid days.

If you’re into climbing, Mount Kinabalu is a challenging task.

We only managed to walk a few kilometres around its gorgeous National Park, to find ourselves crossing a 158 metre long and 41 metre high canopy - that’s equivalent to a 13 storey building!

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HOT TIPS China town market, Kuala Lum pur is probably the best market in all of Asia for repr oduction goods; cheap and better quality than most plac es. Don’t forget you need to cut the vendors price by at leas t 150%!

Fish Reflexology is a must try after a hard days shop. Also known as “doctor fish”, they litera lly feed off dead skin cells found on your feet leaving your skin clean and smooth and is extremely ticklish.

Sky Bar is now the second talle st building in the world and overlooks the Petrona Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The view is absolutely breathtaking and offer s a delectable Cocktail menu.

It’s a MUST you travel during June the sales occur and you pick up

, July, August. This is when

some great bargains.

TYO (Take your own). If you enjo y wine of any kind consider taking your own. You will pay a marked up price of around 150% for your typical $20 bottle over there.

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Attractions Events

VRACA & VARAPODIO ITALIAN PLATE DAY Sunday December 14th, Tatura & Shepparton Racing Club Includes Pental Fashions on The Field, kids activities and much more. Courtesy buses running. For details Phone: 5824 1947 www.countryracing.com.au

MOAMA BOWLING CLUB MELBOURNE CUP DAY @ ECHUCA Tuesday November 4th, Echuca Racing Club Includes Fashions on The Field, kids activities and courtesy buses will be running. For details Phone: 5482 2487 www.countryracing.com.au

ECHUCA YMCA SWEAT VS STEAM Sunday November16th The Sweat v’s Steam is a 13 kilometres footrace against the world’s oldest wooden hulled paddle steamer - the PS Adelaide.

Five kilometre runners compete against the PS Pevensey giving every member of the family a chance to compete in this unique footrace along Murray River tracks. With new course, many runners say it’s a cross country event, so come along and try it for yourself. Non-participants can enjoy both the thrill of the run and the scenery of the river by actually being aboard the PS Adelaide or PS Pevensey to watch the race.

Contact: 03 5482 2517 Web: www.sweatvsteam.com.au

YARRAWONGA FAMILY FUN CARNIVALE Sunday November 2nd Location: Yarrawonga Foreshore Music, Market Stalls, children’s amusement rides, and entertainment for the whole family to celebrate the theme of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Join the activities on the most beautiful setting at the Yarrawonga Foreshore.

Contact: Visitor Information Centre Phone: (03) 5744 1989

ALLEGRO THEATRE CO PRESENTS “BULLSHOT CROMMOND” 3rd - 4th 10th – 11th 17th – 18th October Location: Shire Hall, Yarrawonga Description: Tickets on sale soon at the Visitor Information Centre Contact: Visitor Information Centre Phone: (03) 5744 1989

YARRAWONGA ANNUAL SPRING FLOWER SHOW 25th & 26th Saturday 12pm to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm Old Convent, Murphy St, Yarrawonga.

Contact: Elaine Price Phone: (03) 5743 1570

MARJORIE CUP Gloria Kilmartin is responsible for the Marjorie Cup held in Shepparton about every 18 months. The cup is a football match organised to highlight and educate the community about Type 1 diabetes. It was named after the first dog to ever successfully take insulin after its pancreas was removed. Gloria was involved in the event in Melbourne and brought the idea to Shepparton when she moved to the area in 2003. The cup match has the support of many past and present AFL players such as Francis Bourke, Doug Hawkins and Anthony Stevens, high profile local players and Goulburn Valley Health staff. Gloria is the manager of the hospital team. The next cup match will be held before the end of the year.

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GOULBURN VALLEY COMMUNITY FUND SPRING LUNCHEON

Sunday October 12th 12.30pm, Euroa Butter Factory Limited Tickets $100 per person (all inclusive) All proceeds to the GV Community Fund.

Enquiries: carmel@impresspublicity.com.au Phone: 58216166

Dookie Wine Show Awards Dinner Tuesday October 28th 2008 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

Covers Restaurant Goulburn Ovens TAFE 152-200 Fryers St 8 Award winning wines matched with food from Hayes Catering $75 per head Contact

F ood & Wine Events

Wednesday October 22nd, The Carrington Manor A gala Cocktail Party courtesy of Purdeys Hourglass Jewellers of Shepparton and Benalla to raise funds for the Oncology Department at GV Health PINK COCKTAILS, PINK DRESSES, PINK PEARLS Tickets $65.00 - 7pm – 9.30 pm. Available from Purdeys Hourglass Jewellers Phone: 5821 4679

Brenda Pye for Bookings 5833 2740

La Dolce Vita Wine Festival CAMPBELL’S SHEPPARTON HALF IRONMAN THRIATHLON

Saturday October 18th An old style Country Show, held at Kyabram Showgrounds, horse events, side show alley and so much more.

Contact: Sue (03) 5852 2173

new release wine and food music and events on offer at 18 wineries in the King Valley region and is only about an hours drive.

Go to these sites to check it out and plan your weekend escape. www.winesofkingvalley.com.au or www.visitwangaratta.com.au

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KYABRAM AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW

An Indulgent weekend of Mediterranean and

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Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November 2008 Kialla Lakes Shepparton. Half Iron Man/ Hexman/ Kids Go-Tri-it All race details : info@sheppartontriclub.com.au Entry Details - Phone Glenda Baggs on 02 6554 7188

November 15th -16th 2008

A t t r a c t i o n s

PINK PEARL PARTY

PINK RIBBON DAY Monday, 27th October, commencing 1pm In the gardens of The Carrington Manor, Wyndham St, Shepparton To remember and celebrate women who have been affected by breast cancer. Registration for this event is requested.

Contact Kerry Patford Phone: 0408 322455

Patchwork Sewjourn ...Take the time to smell the roses

Saturday, October 25 from 10am to 5pm Shepparton RSL, Wyndham Street, Shepparton $110.00 per person or book a table of 10 and pay for only 9 places.

A day of sharing, stitching, friendship and food. Designers for the day include Libby Richardson from Artsmart Cottage, Janet Rowe from Wildcraft Farm and Catherine Baynes of Willow Valley Store who have each created two new projects for the day. For details and to reserve your place, contact Anam Cara Patchwork, Shop 1/56-58 Kialla Lakes Drive, KIALLA LAKES email: anamcarapatchwork@bigpond.com.au Phone: (03) 5823 5448

ECHUCA FARMERS MARKET

Saturday the 1st, 15th and 29th of November at 8.00 am – 1.00 pm Location: Alton Reserve, High Street, Echuca.

Taste fresh food and buy locally.

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Business Directory

Fresh... Juicy... Ripe... Sweet Fruit2yourdoor is an innovative new local business that can deliver

and day care facilities,” explained Sandra. If you’re looking for a more

quality fresh fruit and vegetables direct to the consumer, and as

convenient, fresher, premium quality option of fruit and vegetables as

the name suggests, next day service to your door.

opposed to standing in supermarket queues then www.fruit2yourdoor. com.au is the answer for you

A division of Prima Fresh Fruit, one of the largest fruit supply businesses in country Victoria, Prima Fresh Orchards is a locally owned, family operated business. They work with local growers supplying produce to domestic wholesale markets in Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane, and also into export markets in South East Asia and the UK. “Our idea is to only make available the varieties that we know are eating well. We take the guess work out of buying fresh fruit and vegetables and by cutting out the middle man, we are able to supply

Fruit Facts Antioxidants are your friends and fruit is packed with them. Antioxidants are not just a myth – they’re in all fruits and vegetables and they protect the body against the effects of ageing that create all sorts of disease, cancer and increase memory loss.

To place an order: Phone Ron on 0413 101 766 or Fax 5824 2773 www.fruit2yourdoor.com.au

you at attractive pricing,” says Sandra Harris of Fruit2yourdoor.

“We are also passionate about teaching our customers about the fresh fruit and vegetables they are eating like the best time for certain varieties and how they should be handled and ripened.

We hope to do this through weekly newsletters where there’ll also be a weekly recipe. During Summer we’ll have cherries and delicious fresh stone fruits like peaches and nectarines of many different varieties. Delivery is available to homes, businesses, schools

Dressed to Impress.... ...then arrive in Style Racing is the ‘sport of Kings’ so be treated like royalty this Spring Carnival with White Diamond ‘regal’ Limousines.

Embrace the glamour of the Spring Carnival, and enjoy the sophistication and elegance of arriving trackside in style.

Eliminating the hassle of drinking and driving, speeding or

White Diamond Limousines Specialising in: Weddings, Deb Ball & School Formals, Sports Events (Melbourne & Metro), Corporate and VIP Functions, Winery Tours, Restaurant Transfers, Hens & Bucks Parties, Pub Tours, Anniversaries & all special occasions, Melbourne Theatres and Shows & Airport Transfers.

Ph: 5825 3631 Mb: 0408 514 231 www.whitediamondlimousines.com

parking, White Diamond limousines offer door to door service whilst being pampered in luxury.

Imagine you look absolutely gorgeous in the designer dress.

Now relax, indulge in the gourmet delights with champagne, and bring the day to life in your chauffer driven limousine.

The Wrought Idea

White Diamond the ‘jewel’ of limousine luxury, providing your ultimate race day package, contact Tracy on (03) 5825 3631.

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Specialising in: Hand Forged Wrought Iron, Indoor & Outdoor Furniture, Balustrading, Railings, Gates, Security Doors & Grilles.

24 Mitchell St, Shepparton 3630 Ph: 5821 3085 Fax: 5821 3086 Toni Rossi 0407 506 105

...with Paul Phillips

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Tiltili 2006 Langhorne Creek Shiraz

R E C I P E

Wine Wise...

Langhorne Creek, situated about 1

Stea med Lem on & Lim e Pud ding with Citr us Sauc e Recipe

supplied courtesy of Chinaman’s Bridge Cafe, Nagambie

INGREDIENTS:

• 200g Butter • 200g Sugar • 3 Eggs • 1 Lemon • 1 Lime • 300g Plain Flour • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder • 100ml Milk

Citrus Sauce:

• Fresh Orange Juice • Castor Sugar • Double Cream or Ice Cream to serve • Strawberries & Mint • Leaves to garnish

W I N E

hours drive south of Adelaide S.A. is known for its outstanding red wines.

Currently this area is struggling with severe drought so the vines are producing very low yield of high quality fruit.

The Tiltili 2006 Shiraz has ripe juicy

blackberry,

cherry

fruit

and spice characters. It shows intensity and depth of flavour with balanced supple oak, fine tannins and a silky lingering finish.

Drink with Lamb.

METHOD:

• Place cream butter & sugar in electric mixer until fluffy & light in colour • Sift flour and baking powder together — set aside • Add eggs to mixer one at a time, gradually fold the flour mixture and the milk alternatively to this mixture using a metal spoon to cut through and retain aeration in the mix. At the last milk addition add the juice and zest of the lemon & lime • Spray cups or moulds with cooking spray or lightly grease and divide mixture evenly amongst 6 - 8 moulds.

• Cover each mould with foil and place in a baking dish half filled with water — cover the tray with foil and bake for 35mins at 200ºc • Reduce some orange juice with castor sugar to make the sauce & serve this over top with cream or ice cream & strawberries.

Symphonia 2008 King Valley Albarino (Al-bar-rin-yo) Albarino is considered to be the Spanish premium quality wine and is mostly grown in the North Western Region of Spain.

One of the first plantings of this variety in Australia is from Symphonia Winery in the King Valley. This particular style of wine is a cross between Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The taste is slightly like lemony limey melon, with

Chinaman’s Bridge Cafe Located within the Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park, Chinaman’s

a broader and softer mouthfeel. It’s worthwhile to check this one out.

Bridge Cafe is a unique cafe nestled amongst the river red gums on the banks of the Goulburn.

Homescape Wine Wise is proudly brought to you by: If you need to build up an appetite, the Nagambie Lakes Leisure

Phillips Cellars & Regional Wine Centre

Park’s facilities will help you do so. See the story on pages

52 Vaughan Street, Shepparton.

46-47 for full details on what the Leisure Park has to offer.

Phone: (03) 5821 2051 • www.phillipscellars.com.au

For bookings and enquiries phone the Chinaman’s Bridge Cafe Phone: 03 57 942100 • www.nagambielakespark.com.au

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