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David Quirk is making his mark in the comedy world. PHOTO: Stano Murin.
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By KYLIE WILSON IT’S a long way from the hills of Porepunkah to the competitive comedy circuits of Edinburgh and London – but that is the path that comedian David Quirk has managed to forge over the past few years. The self described “dark and confronting” comedian said he has always loved making people laugh. “I noticed it at primary school,” Mr Quirk said. “My earliest memory was when we had to do some skit of Mulga Bill’s Bicycle for the Christmas concert at the Porepunkah hall, and I was Mulga Bill. “I had to ride around on a little trike bike and I just rode it like an idiot. “I don’t remember what I did exactly, something with my face. “But the teacher laughed a lot. “I knew I was doing something OK if I made the teacher laugh.” That early episode helped fuel his comedic ambitions. “I used to say I wanted to be a comedian, though I hardly knew what that meant,” Mr Quirk said. “I also wanted to be a fighter pilot back then, but that meant doing two things I’m against: killing people and hard work. “Comedy it was, then.” From tentative early gigs at venues as diverse as Victoria University and the Wandiligong Nut Festival to performing on the cutthroat stages of Edinburgh, and even making a cameo appearance in the recent continued page |
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WATERLILIES are beautiful aquatic plants that thrive in garden ponds and containers. They are the feature plant with their rounded green leaves and star-shaped flowers that float delicately on the surface of the water. Waterlilies not only add beauty to a water feature, they provide shade and shelter for fish. The shade helps keep the water temperature cooler during the summer and also helps to reduce algae growth. There are about 70 species of Nymphaea, commonly known as waterlilies, which are native to Australia, South Africa and the Northern Hemisphere. They come in a wide variety of colors, from vivid reds through to shades of cyclamen and pink, lemon, yellow, apricot, white and blue. Water lilies are divided into two groups - hardy, which come from cooler climates and will survive even severe frosts, and tropical varieties which have blue blooms and are delicately fragranced. Flowering time depends on the warmth of the water but water lilies usually start flowering in October and finish flowering at the end of April. They are sold as dormant rhizomes, similar to a bulb, and are available now ready for planting.
COLOR: Rebecca Donnellan among the blooms in her garden.
What’s in your garden: There is a variety of plants in our garden, including agapanthus, crabapples, roses, lilacs, lavender, geraniums, daffodils, azaleas and more. Our bulbs go nuts during spring. We also have a range of citrus trees, a vegetable garden, and we encourage as much groundcover as possible. What do you enjoy about gardening: It’s relaxing. Favorite plant/spot in
your garden: The crabapple tree and the spectacular flowers in early spring. Water saving/conservation tip: Our tank out the back is to water the garden, and we use grey water. We also use solar heating for our pool. Your tips to keep gardens in top shape: Recycle grass clippings for mulch and compost. We use a mulcher to create our mulch.
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ABC hit series It’s A Date, Mr Quirk has seen his profile rise ever higher over the years. But he does not see himself as a run of the mill comedian. “The comedy I do is not really focused on punchlines, or even jokes,” he said. “It’s often true and strange, and sometimes dark and confronting. “I make material from the things that interest me the most, and I find that tends to be a bit weird most of the time. “I make an effort for it to be something unique.” Currently performing in England, one of his most recent rounds of performances was at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, his third visit there. This trip was one with a difference, as he used the crowdfunding website Pozible in order to fund it, an experience Mr Quirk describes as “brilliant”. “It was very humbling to see people actually give to me, or to my idea. “I think, in a way, it might be the future for creative ideas or artists needing funding in Australia. “I recommend it completely now that I’ve experienced such great help and selflessness from friends and strangers.” But while he has embraced crowdfunding, unlike many comedians, he steers clear of Twitter. “People shouldn’t just write what’s on their mind all the time, I don’t think.” While he enjoyed heading to Edinburgh for his third visit, David said that he was embraced more by audiences during his recent London performances. “Performing at the Soho theatre was one of the best experiences I’ve had doing comedy. “The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is great, but it’s also like a trade show in many ways. “It’s about the industry and reviews and how many stars you have on a poster.
Ferret friends FERRETS have long been used to hunt rabbits, however, they can also make great pets. They have an inquisitive nature, are very interactive and enjoy human companionship. Ferrets come in a range of colors, including sable, albino and cinnamon, and have a life expectancy of 5-9 years. Ferrets can often nip and bite, however training them from a young age that this is not acceptable behavior will reduce this tendency. As they like to explore their environment, it is best to keep ferrets in an enclosure when they are not under direct supervision. A ferret enclosure should include things like boxes and tunnels for the ferrets to play in and explore. It also needs to have somewhere small and cosy to sleep, food, water and a litter box. Ferrets can easily be taught to use a litter tray, to avoid any accidents around the house. Ferrets are carnivores and are best fed either a commercial ferret or dry kitten food as these contain the necessary high levels of protein. They also enjoy raw, meaty bones which can help to keep their teeth clean. Soft fruits such as pear and melon can
DARK HUMOR: David performing. PHOTO: Stano Murin
“When I got to London I performed with one of my favorite comedians, Stewart Lee, and that was a pleasure and a highlight for me.” And through his career, support from family and friends has always encouraged him. “My mum was always the best to me, she encouraged me as a performer the most. “My dad has been great and supported me a lot. “I would like to thank a man named Jim French too, my old English teacher from Marian College in Myrtleford in the 1990s.” And Mr Quirk said he finds inspiration anywhere, no matter how absurd or dark. “Anything could inspire my material, but it’s usually something unusual. “The lady from the Scotsman newspaper wrote that a piece of material was ‘radical, dark and hilariously appalling’. “I still use that quote on my posters and flyers.”
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WRONG ANIMAL: A Rose River black snake. The snake to trout ratio of 1:1 was not ideal when Brett Corker and I fished the Rose River on Sunday. We saw two of each, two snakes and two trout. The trout fishing has been incredibly tough right across the region this season.
More snakes than fish THE recent bout of warm weather we are experiencing has flicked the yellowbelly switch in a big way right across Victoria in the last couple of weeks. Just about any waterway that has yellowbelly in it has been starting to fire. Lakes Hume and Eildon have both picked up a few notches with quite a few yellowbelly being caught in both, including one report of a very large yellowbelly of around 15lb being caught in Lake Hume on a black and purple Jackall near Kookaburra Point during the week. Lake Nillahcootie has also seen a few yellowbelly being caught on bait, with small yabbies producing the best results. The yellowbelly in Lake Nillahcootie are generally not as big as those in the other mentioned lakes. The entire Broken River has been
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Apple and rhubarb pie
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POTTERING around my garden lately, planting lettuce, basil and tomatoes, I noticed the rhubarb was starting to flourish and grow quite large. I picked quite a few stalks and poached some in orange juice and sugar for breakfast. With the small amount I had left, I decided to make my favorite apple pie. This recipe has always been a big hit with the family at The Consulate, and I love the combination of the apple and rhubarb together.
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Method (Apple & Rhubarb Pie)
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Toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice to stop them browning. Melt the butter in a large frying pan, add apples and cook for five minutes or until slightly softened. Add the rhubarb and the sugar, cook for one minute further. Add the flour and the cinnamon, stir gently to combine. Allow to cool. After 30 minutes, place two thirds of the pastry between plastic wrap dusted with flour and roll out to about 4mm thick. Lightly press into a 23cm pie tin and refrigerate while you roll out remaining pastry. When the filling is cool, spread the apple and the rhubarb mix evenly into the pie shell. Cover with the remaining rolled out pastry. Trim, press edges of the pie firmly together and crimp the outer rim with your fingertips. Cut a couple of holes in the centre of the pie top. Sprinkle with castor sugar. Bake in a 180 degrees Celsius preheated oven for one hour, or until the crust is golden brown (watch closely, and turn down the oven if it starts to burn on the edges, as it browns quickly).
WITH BRONWYN INGLETON Method (Shortcrust Pastry) Place flour, icing sugar, salt and butter in a food processor, and process until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add just enough buttermilk for the mixture to form a ball. Divide the dough into balls, wrap each in plastic wrap and flatten to a round shape the size of your dish (this makes it easier to roll out when ready). Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before using.
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Providing Excellence in Aged Care
Registered Nurse Division 1 Casual We are currently seeking the services of an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to be a leader in providing quality care throughout the Organisation. This is a casual vacancy which may lead to permanent employment in the future. The Registered Nurse works closely with residents, families and the care team to ensure each residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical and emotional needs are met. Ongoing training and support will be provided to ensure quality Resident care. Key Selection Criteria: Â&#x2021; &XUUHQW 5HJLVWHUHG 1XUVH 5HJLVWUDWLRQ ZLWK AHPRA. Â&#x2021; ([SHULHQFH ZRUNLQJ ZLWKLQ WKH $JHG &DUH Industry. Â&#x2021; 6RXQG NQRZOHGJH RI WKH $&), PRGHO DQG Residents care plans. Â&#x2021; .QRZOHGJH RI WKH $JHG &DUH $FFUHGLWDWLRQ 6WDQGDUGV Â&#x2021; ([SHULHQFH LQ D &OLQLFDO 6XSHUYLVRU\ 5ROH Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. )XUWKHU HQTXLULHV SOHDVH FRQWDFW 0LVV /DXUD 1LVK 1XUVH 8QLW 0DQDJHU RQ Applications must be accompanied by an Application for Employment Form. This form, as well as the Position Description, can be downloaded from: www.stjohnsvillage.com.au/vacancies Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description should be forwarded to: 0UV 7D\D 7UDFH\ 6W -RKQ¡V 9LOODJH :LOOLDPV 5RDG :DQJDUDWWD 9,& e-mail: recruitment@stjohnsvillage.com.au
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Cathy McGowan MP for Electorate of Indi
OFFICE MANAGER Applications are invited for the above position based in Wangaratta The duties of the position include: Manage all aspects of the Office of the Member, responding to constituent enquiries, liaising with Government departments and other organisations, preparing and coordinating correspondence, liaising with media organisations, organising functions and meetings. Applicants should possess the following skills and experience: Â&#x2021; $Q XQGHUVWDQGLQJ RI $XVWUDOLD¡V V\VWHP RI JRYHUQPHQW DQG SDUOLDPHQWDU\ SURFHVVHV Â&#x2021; ([FHOOHQW RUDO DQG ZULWWHQ FRPPXQLFDWLRQ VNLOOV Â&#x2021; +LJKO\ GHYHORSHG RIILFH ,7 VNLOOV Â&#x2021; 2XWVWDQGLQJ RUJDQLVDWLRQDO DELOLW\ Â&#x2021; $ELOLW\ WR HIIHFWLYHO\ OHDG D WHDP $ FRPPHQFLQJ VDODU\ EHWZHHQ DQG ZLOO EH SDLG DQG DQ DOORZDQFH LV SD\DEOH LQ OLHX RI RYHUWLPH $ SUREDWLRQDU\ SHULRG RI PRQWKV ZLOO DSSO\ 7KH SRVLWLRQ LV RIIHUHG under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 and conditions are outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2012 - 2015. Applications setting out details of experience should be forwarded to: admin@mppersonnel.com.au $SSOLFDWLRQV FORVH RQ 2FWREHU )RU IXUWKHU LQIRUPDWLRQ DQG D 3RVLWLRQ 'HVFULSWLRQ DQG .H\ 6HOHFWLRQ &ULWHULD SOHDVH FRQWDFW Dan Sawyer at mp executive recruitment RQ
Night Person
Casual position available for two nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s per week. Applicants be well presented and reliable, night shift experience would be preferred.
Housekeeping
Applicants must be able to deliver a quality product to guests by ensuring cleanliness of rooms is of an exceptionally high standard at all times. Cleaning experience essential, must be able to work weekends.
Food & Beverage Attendants
Two positions available both on a casual basis, applicants must have a genuine desire to pursue a career in hospitality, experience in a la carte preferred. All applicants must have an RSA. To apply for either position: Email wendy@wangarattagateway.com.au or Application forms available at reception Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway 29-37 Ryley Street, Wangaratta Applications close 18th October 2013.
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YOUR HEALTH
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Acne can hit at any stage of life
Do I downsize or not?
ACNE is a skin condition that can affect anyone in any stage of life. Acne is commonly found in teenagers but can also affect adults. Self esteem, self-confidence, and your general outlook on life can be affected when you have acne. Presenting in many forms, from oily skin to dry flaky skin, acne can mostly affect the face, but can also occur on the chest and upper back. Acne develops as a result of blockages in skin follicles, followed by the formation of a sebum (oil) and keratin plug. This plug enlarges as the sebum production increases with hormonal fluctuations resulting in acne. Treatment can vary according to individual needs, however, a few simple guidelines can help alleviate acne symptoms. 1. Hydration: drinking water to aid in removal of excessive oil, waste and toxins. Adequate hydration also helps moisten your skin which reduces the likelihood of your pores clogging. Add lemon juice to water for added flavor. 2. Diet: Limit stimulants such as coffee, tea, cigarettes, and excessive sugar from sweets and soda. Not only do these stimulants affect your entire body they also increase
WITH BELINDA MCPHERSON BHSci., NATUROPATH
GET HEALTHY: Exercise can help with skin health and reducing acne.
the secretion of sebum. Increasing fruits and vegetables in the diet will increase your antioxidant status and alkalise your body which will help your body heal. 3. Cleanse: use a gentle cleansing product, preferably with as little additives and preservatives as possible, and follow with a toner and moisturiser. Ensuring that the products don’t contain astringents or oils. Moisturising hydrates the skin from the outside and helps protect the skin from environmental damage. 4. Exercise: helps increase lymphatic flow and circulation to the affected area, bringing
immune products to help fight possible infection and aid in healing. Foods can also aid in healing and reduces the formation of acne. Try including as much of the following in your diet. * Oysters * Lean red meat * Eggs, * Vegetables, try as many different colors as you can * Fruits, variety is the key * Whole grains, buckwheat, amaranth, brown rice, quinoa, millet, oats * Seeds, pumpkin etc * Legumes, chickpeas, black eyed peas, lentils etc * Spinach and salad greens.
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SOME startling figures have surfaced about older Australians still living in their own homes well into their 70s and 80s and yours truly is one of those statistics. An analysis of the 2011 census data reveals that of homeowners aged 70 and over who live alone, 62 per cent have a house with three or more bedrooms. That adds up to a staggering 238,078 houses with at least three bedrooms occupied by just one person. Among houses owned by older couples where at least one partner is aged 70 or over, 82 per cent – or 332,752 houses – have at least three bedrooms. Treasury has projected that the share of the population aged over 65 will rise from 13 per cent to 23 per cent by the year 2050 (an increase from 3 million to more than 7 million) and they predict the number of “very old people” – people aged 85 or more – is expected to quadruple to 1.8 million. Since about 80 per cent of Australians aged 65 or over own their own homes, it means a great number are potentially “rattling around” in large houses. The government has just passed the final legislative elements of the Living Better, Living Longer package, which will see aged – care policy and funding focus even more on providing support to people in their homes, rather than in residential facilities. But this could have a downside, should it encourage older people to stay in houses that are much too big for them and that they can no longer keep in good condition. This will also slow down the development of the middle rings of
By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT
kclarke@alphalink.com.au Australian cities, where there is the ability to increase affordability by replacing ageing homes on large blocks with more diverse, medium density dwellings. But we should not insist that someone downsize just because there are more rooms in the house than occupants. Keep the spare bedrooms for guests, set up your home office or studio and have the bed there for when your partner’s snoring makes sleep impossible. And of course we need our big backyard for the pets, having a family barbecue in a covered entertaining area and for the children to play where we can keep our eye on them. It may be inappropriate for older people to continue living in large houses that are too expensive to heat and cool, keep clean and maintain, but we need to take into account how older people might use and enjoy their extra rooms for professional activities, studying, entertaining guests or hosting family gatherings, all of which make a major contribution to their wellbeing. This argument also has a moralistic undertone, a suggestion that older people are denying others, especially young families the chance to live in an ideal home. I have really only touched the surface of this topic, so will have a part two next week. Any questions or comments would be appreciated as this is a real area of concern for many older Australians.
Club Savoy - Your local community club
Attention food & wine lovers You’re invited to join us!
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COURSE
GOURMET DINNER
WITH MATCHED WINES
Guest Chef Merve Rodgers from the Pepperleaf Bush Tucker Restaurant has designed and will supervise all courses and will also give cooking demonstrations along with commentary on the wines by wine maker John Darling from Darling Estate Wines.
Gemstones & Minerals Display & Sales Jewellery & Gem Crafts & Gifts Fossils & Fluorescent Minerals
All for just $75 all inclusive Thursday October 31, 2013 Numbers are strictly limited so bookings are essential.
Hurry phone the club now to book on 5751 1296 so you don’t miss out on what will be a wonderful evening.
FREE ADMISSION OPEN 10am-5pm WED to SUN, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS & BY APPOINTMENT
C lub Savoy Myrt leford
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252-254 Myrtle St, Myrtleford
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31-33 HILL ST, LONGWOOD. Ph. (03) 5798 5595
5751 1296
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www.savoyclub.com.au E: info@savoyclub.com.au For the information of members and their guests