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Special deliveries By KYLIE WILSON

SPIRITED YOUNGSTER:

Heidi May with daughter Kodie-Ann, who was born at 27 weeks’ gestation (inset). MAIN PHOTO: Kylie Wilson

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SEEING a tiny woollen hat no bigger than a jam jar lid, perched in the palm of Heidi May’s hand, hits home just how fragile her daughter Kodie-Ann May was when she was born. A brush with septicemia meant Heidi had to be hospitalised halfway through her pregnancy, first in Wangaratta and then at Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne, to try and delay the birth as long as possible. But little Kodie-Ann arrived early, weighing 965 grams, at just 27 weeks’ gestation, one of the estimated 25,000 babies born prematurely in Australia each year. Now approaching her third birthday, Kodie-Ann is a bright, bubbly and inquisitive toddler who can’t wait to explore her surroundings, and while she is petite, she shows few outward signs of her dramatic entry to the world. “It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done,” said Heidi at her Wilby home, reflecting on those anxious early months where her daughter was in neonatal intensive care. “The first night after she was born, she gave them a run for their money, but she progressed well. “They’re so early, there’s a chance they can have a serious bleed on the brain.” Even when brought home to Heidi and Dad Ron, Kodie-Ann was still wearing doll sized clothing. “It’s a hard road…no one can understand what it is like until you’ve done it,” said Heidi. continued page |

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october 23 - 29 | 2013

YOUR GARDEN

GARDEN HINTS

Small wonder

Fantasy in the garden

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Jan and Andrew Roseby Beechworth

WITH DEBBI GIBSON, NEAR where I live is a beautiful tree that is catching the attention of children and adults alike. What started as a tree with a few scars has evolved, over the last year, into a magical fairy tree. The tree is an old eucalypt with a large arch shaped scar on one side of the base, which stands around 1.5metres high. On the other side a round scar has formed, about a metre from the ground, where a branch was cut off many years ago. A doorknob was placed on the arch shaped scar and it magically became a door. A stepping stone forms a welcoming step to the door, with red toadstools growing alongside. A solar lantern lights the doorway at night. The round scar has two sticks forming a cross attached, giving the impression of a sash window with another flat stick along the lower edge creating a window sill on which rests a tiny echidna solar light who illuminates the window at night. Fairies have gradually moved into the tree, perched on branches, in hollows and hidden in crevices.

HARD WORK PAYS OFF: Jan Roseby in her garden.

What’s in your garden: It’s a small, new garden - we’ve put in some olive and fruit trees, herbs, different lavenders, bulbs, a hydrangea hedge and raised veggie beds, in among lots of garden sculptures. What do you enjoy about gardening: All the changes of each season. Gorgeous daffodils this spring. Favorite plant/spot in your garden:

CALLING ALL GREEN THUMBS...

The sunny courtyard where all my herbs are and the succulent feature around the letter box. Water saving/ conservation tip: We’ve got a huge tank for garden watering and use loads of pea straw mulch. Your tips to keep gardens in top shape: Use worm juice, regular weeding and have Andrew pushing the mower.

Do you live in the Rural City of Wangaratta, Alpine or Indigo Shires and want to showcase your garden on this page? Call Kylie Wilson on (03) 5723 0135 or email kwilson@ nenews.com.au to find out more.

HORTICULTURALIST

A worm sits above the doorway and around the tree red geraniums are in flower. Silver, glittery fairy dust reflects in the sun and moonlight adding to the magical element. It has become a community tree, with visitors adding to the fantasy. More fairies, extra mushrooms and another solar light have appeared, butterflies flutter and white pebbles now circle the geranium flower garden which has been composted and mulched. As the children and adults admire the tree, walking around it, searching for fairies and other inhabitants of the tree, they can’t resist turning the doorknob trying to open the door. It’s a bit of a fantasy tree that has grown and evolved, taking us back to our childhood when we all believed in fairies and our imaginations were running wild. The excited squeals of delight from the children is magic in itself. Now there’s another tree nearby with a small door…was that a white rabbit I saw scurrying by? Happy gardening.

Catch Debbi Gibson’s ‘In Your Garden’ program on 1566 3NE every Saturday morning from 8 to 9am. Call in your enquiries on 5722 2999.

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FEATURE STORY

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LOVING FAMILY: Sean and Leanne Whiteman with premature twins Hayden (left) and Reese (right). (INSET) Hayden and Reese Whiteman sharing a crib in hospital at six and a half weeks old.

And while little Kodie-Ann’s life features regular visits to paediatricians, allergy doctors, eye specialists and more, she is a ball of energy, described by her grandmother Carol Wadley as “an Energiser bunny”. The drama was two-fold for Wangaratta parents Leanne and Sean Whiteman, whose fraternal twins Hayden and Reese were born on April 11 this year at 30 weeks and two days’ gestation. The reason for the early birth was a diagnosis of ‘incompetent cervix’, a condition meaning the cervix cannot support the weight of the growing baby or babies. Put on bedrest for several weeks before the birth, also at the Mercy Hospital, Leanne said the weeks leading up to the birth were a whirlwind of doctors. “They would come to see me and tell me the worst possible things that could happen,” she said. “But it really did prepare me.” The couple saw other premature babies in neonatal intensive care (NICU) to get an idea of what they were in for, but said a “wall of fame” at the hospital with photos and stories about premature babies, helped give them hope. “It reassured us we were in the best possible place,” Leanne said. The twins have been at home for three months,

and while Reese struggled at first when she was born, both twins are now developing at a good rate. Both Heidi and Leanne said one of the most difficult aspects of being the parent of a premature child was that besides receiving help from Maternal and Child Health Services in Wangaratta, there was little support for families with premature children in the North East. The women said it was imperative people curious about premature babies should not rush to judgement on the size or developmental stages of babies or children, and there were many information resources to be found online. Members of the Whiteman family, and a number of friends, are taking part in the Walk For Prems fundraising walk in Melbourne on Sunday, October 27. To find out more information, or make a donation to the walk, follow the links at www. lifeslittletreasures.org.au (you can donate to the Whiteman team by searching for ‘Whiteman twins’). World Prematurity Day, on Monday, November 17, aims to raise awareness of preterm birth. Those looking for more information on premature births can find out more on sites including www. prembaby.org.au, www.miraclebabies.org.au and www.lilaussieprems.com.au, as well as related social media pages.

AS many pet owners will already have found out, it’s grass seed season. Most commonly grass seeds are found in the eyes, ears, up the nose, between the toes or under the armpits. Clinical signs associated with grass seeds depend on where they are found. In the eye sudden onset discomfort, ocular discharge, a partially closed eye or corneal ulceration may be seen. Dogs and cats have a third eyelid, behind which grass seeds commonly hide. Many dogs will allow examination of the eye and behind the third eyelid with the use of local anaesthetic eye drops. Some, however, will require sedation. When a grass seed finds its way into a dog or cats’s ear they will most often become suddenly painful in the affected ear. The pinna (ear flap) may droop or be held lower than normal, the pet may hold its head to the side and will usually shake their head or scratch at the ear. The grass seed can sit deeply in the ear canal, against the ear drum, and cause more severe signs or it can sit part the way down their L shaped ear canal and cause a milder irritation. Dogs and cats often require sedation for the removal of grass seeds located in the ear. When the grass seed is located in between the toes or under the skin on

the body a local swelling with purulent discharge (pus) is the usual signs. The dog will lick at the area obsessively and the swelling often has a sinus where the grass seed entered. Once they enter the skin grass seeds can migrate around the body. For this reason it is recommended to get veterinary attention as soon as a grass seed or swelling has been noticed. Sedation or general anaesthetic will definitely be required to provide treatment. Should you see the end of the seed poking out of a sinus it is okay to pull the seed out, but be aware if any of the seed, or a second seed, remains - the swelling and clinical signs will not subside and will continue to stimulate infection and inflammation. Things you can do to prevent grass seeds include clipping long haired dogs allowing ease of detection and daily checks of the feet and brushing of the animal. Unfortunately it is harder to prevent grass seeds in the ears or up the nose. Julia Smith BVSc, Wangaratta Veterinary Clinic

PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA is Ruby, a six month old, desexed female, domestic shorthair cat, who is ginger in color. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 57222874.

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october 23 - 29 | 2013

CATCH OF THE WEEK

FISHING FOCUS

Good fishing at Lake Dartmouth FINALLY I have a decent trout report to share. It is not from the streams though, it is from Lake Dartmouth. Although the water is warming up gradually, it is still cool enough to pick up trout, especially if using down-riggers to lower your lure into deeper, cooler water. You will pick up trout flatline trolling with winged lures like Tassie Devils, but the best time is towards evening once the sun sets and the insects begin to fall onto the water. During the bright part of the day, try downrigging. The guys from Fishtalk Radio in Albury Wodonga reported trolling 18 trout last weekend, all in 28 feet of water, and all between 8am and 1pm. The trout were trolled on worms, mudeyes and rebel bumble bugs. The fellas also had plenty of other strikes that failed to hook up in that time. I spent the weekend away chasing trout myself, where I found the trout fishing continued to disappoint. I fished the Snowy Creek upstream of Mitta Mitta for

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DART DELIVERS: Jamie Gay from Fishtalk radio in Albury/Wodonga with one of 18 trout landed in Lake Dartmouth last weekend in 28 feet of water using a downrigger.

one brown trout around 30cm. I then fished the upper Mitta Mitta River near Anglers Rest where I lost one brown trout of similar size. I made my way over the top through Falls Creek to the Kiewa River where I landed one small brown trout on Sunday morning of around 20-25cm. All my trout were all caught on a gold number

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ENTERTAINMENT

THE KITCHEN PHILOSOPHER MOVIE

One trip wonder

In Bob We Trust [PG] Beloved of the bereft and abandoned, Father Bob Maguire the irreverent philosopher and working class hero eschews the collar and piousness of his own religion. Although still vital and passionate to work, Father Bob was unceremoniously retired and evicted from his home of 39 years and from the Church he helped lovingly restore. Urgent to continue the fight for the poor and unable to relinquish his priesthood, Father Bob set about establishing himself in the community.

IT’S quite a comforting thing when you find that, what you tend to think of as your own special quirky little eccentricities, are actually shared by other people. Take, for example, my longstanding distaste for ever having to make two trips from the car with groceries or other goods. I know it sounds silly, but I would rather endure the pain of super-heavy plastic shopping bags gouging deep into the palms of my hands, than suffer making a return trip to the car from the house. No matter how ridiculous I must look with my twelve pack of toilet rolls wedged under one arm, a bag of dog pellets under the other and seventeen plastic bags of groceries dangling precariously from every straining finger. If I could balance the bread on my head and the large jar of coffee on my nose, seallike, I probably would. But unfortunately, in the absence of any special balancing skills, I am forced to rely on the few traditional resources I have (although I have been known to kick a pack of toilet rolls into the house, which surely has to be regarded as innovative, if not exactly skilful). Well, anyway, as I started to say, it’s good when you find that some of your strange little aversions and quirks are shared somewhat by others. I found that out today. A colleague and I were transferring some program resources to an offsite location in the back of her car. We arrived at the car park (a mere 20 or so feet from the building) and began pulling our various boxes and bags out of the car. I noticed that she, like me, was loading up like she was about to trek up Mount Kilimanjaro without a Sherpa. As I manage to wriggle another bag onto the top of my already-burgeoning load, I remarked chirpily: “Don’t want to have to make a second trip.� “Absolutely not.� my colleague concurred. “I never make two trips if I can possibly do it in one.�

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BY CATHERINE WARNOCK “So it’s not just me then?� I laughed. “Not at all. “In fact, I would rather break a couple of fingers, pull muscles in my forearms and put my back out than ever return to the car for a second go.� I could relate to this. More than once I had actually hurt myself in my valiant attempts to stave off the dreaded ‘second trip’. And my aversion doesn’t stop with grocery shopping. I also employ it - somewhat illogically, I must say - on ‘two bin’ night, when I attempt to simultaneously ‘walk’ both the recycling and garbage bins out to the road. Even though it takes a lot of wiggling and jostling to get both the buggers going in roughly the same direction, and quite often I have to go just a few feet with one, then go back for the other, I still refuse to take the (purportedly) easier path of delivering one bin the full distance, then going all the way back for the other. I just can’t bring myself to do it. Well anyway, my colleague and I slowly inched our way towards the building, precariously balancing bags and boxes and gigging all the way at our shared stupidity. But our stubborn venture nearly came unstuck when, after somehow miraculously negotiating the child-proof gate latch and shoving the gate open with my leg, my foot became stuck between the gate rails and I almost fell over and lost the lot. “Phew, that could have been embarrassing,� gasped my colleague in relief as I managed to dislodge my foot while keeping the boxes and bags safely aloft. Yes. I guess it could have been embarrassing...um... As if the whole spectacle of two silly women doggedly juggling a truckload of heavy items for fear of having to make the dreaded ‘second trip’ wasn’t (at least in hindsight) embarrassing enough.

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october 23 - 29 | 2013

WINE TALK

IN MY KITCHEN

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Agadashi tofu

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WITH ANITA McPHERSON This jade-tinged wine has interesting tanginess and texture, with a rich, fruity and floral nose and the variety’s deceptively sweetthen-dry palate. The flavor is full; with quince, grapefruit and honeysuckle characteristics, but also a savory acidity which makes it punchy and food friendly. Winemaker Michael CopeWilliams describes it as a fascinating variety, and he says the juice is fermented cool then stopped with a touch of residual sugar to balance its natural crisp acidity. All I can say is it has certainly been worth the hard yards, and makes a welcome addition to my spring season wine list. Find out more at www. gapstedwines.com.au or visit the cellar door in Myrtleford.

Method Drain tofu, then wrap in a paper towel to dry, then cut into four large squares. In a small saucepan, add one cup of water, one sachet of Dashi powder, soy sauce, Mirin and grated ginger. Bring to the boil, then take off the heat. Heat oil in a frying pan, there should be enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the tofu blocks. Dust the blocks of tofu totally in the cornflour, and then gently add to the hot oil. Shallow fry them until they turn slightly brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels. Place the fried tofu in a small bowl and pour over the sauce.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Duke of Gloucester in Wangaratta, 1934 shimmer of brass to the royal occasion was the Band of the Grenadier Guards. The Duke was unable to remain with the locals as long as they would have liked, but the Band provided a splendid showing of sound and spectacle at the showgrounds.

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WITH BRONWYN INGLETON Garnish with the spring onions, chillis if using them, and I like coriander as well. I love the crunchy outside and soft silky insides, and the sauce is so moreish you could drink it, and I often do when no one’s looking.

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IF you asked any group of people to name their favorite vegetable, I’m guessing broad beans would rarely come at the top of the list. There would probably be plenty of votes for potatoes from those who loved them mashed, roasted, wedged or triple fried, but there aren’t many who are going to rave about a strange little kidney shaped lump which comes naturally double wrapped for protection. My first impression of them in childhood wasn’t good, when they were left in their clingy inner jacket and overcooked until grey and floury. But now I’ve seen the light, and if the stunning, six-foot plants they grow on, or the giant, velvet-lined pods holding them weren’t enough to impress, then the sweet little delights tucked inside are guaranteed to. Blanched briefly and tossed in garlic butter, they’re a feast; especially when served with a glass of Gapsted Wines’ Petit Manseng.

I HAVE always been a bit partial to tofu. Don’t ask me why, but I think it’s because mum used to cook a lot of Japanese food when I was young. We also had a very good friend of the family that was Japanese, and my dad could speak the language as well. So I put it down to that. It doesn’t hurt that it is also very good for you, high in protein and calcium, and has been a staple of Asian cuisines for hundreds of years. I call tofu my fast food because it’s so easy to use, and will absorb the flavors of whatever you are cooking. It does need a strong dish with lots of strong flavors, and I would not eat it on its own without a sauce. This is my favorite of all. Some of the ingredients are a little hard to come by, but if you are in Melbourne or near an Asian shop, you will be able to get them, and some you can find at the supermarket.

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Advertising sales consultant North East Newspapers is seeking a salesperson to sell advertising for the 2014 edition of the Wangaratta Community and Business Directory. This contract position (approximately 3 months) is based at The Chronicle office, Wangaratta, and involves selling advertising solutions to businesses across the Rural City of Wangaratta. The successful candidate must be self motivated and have proven communication and time management skills, as well as the ability to build customer relationships over the telephone. We need a person with creative flair, strong administration skills and an excellent eye for detail. Computer skills and a knowledge of Microsoft office are also important. A previous track record in sales would also be an advantage. If you are seeking a new employment opportunity and enjoy selling, this position may be just what you are looking for. Remuneration will be based on salary and commission. Applications and enquiries to: Trevor Morris, Regional Manager, North East Newspapers. PO Box 221, Wangaratta,Vic. 3676 tmorris@nenews.com.au

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The Apprenticeship Factory is seeking a keen individual to undertake a Cert III Business Traineeship based in Wangaratta with The Department of Justice Hume Region. The successful applicant must be well presented, have sound computer skills a friendly manner and a desire to provide great customer service. Duties would include general administration, data entry, customer service and assisting with various project activities. This is a great opportunity to achieve an DFFUHGLWHG TXDOLÂżFDWLRQ DV SDUW RI WKH month traineeship and also gain experience in all areas of business operations, as this role would cover most Department of Justice business units across the Hume region. To apply please email your resume and cover ĹŻÄžĆŠÄžĆŒ ƚŽ͗ Ć?Ć‰ĆŒĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒÎ›ĆšĹšÄžÄ‚Ć‰Ć‰ĆŒÄžĹśĆ&#x;Ä?ÄžĆ?ĹšĹ?ƉĨÄ‚Ä?ĆšĹ˝ĆŒÇ‡Í˜Ä?ŽžÍ˜ Ä‚Ćľ Ĺ˝ĆŒ ĨŽĆŒ ĨƾĆŒĆšĹšÄžĆŒ Ĺ?ŜĨŽĆŒĹľÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ƉůĞĂĆ?Äž ƉŚŽŜÄž DĆ? ^Ä‚Ĺľ WĆŒĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ͳ ϏϰϭϳϯϹϾϏϏϰ͘ ƉƉůĹ?Ä?Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜĆ? Ä?ĹŻĹ˝Ć?Äž ϹƉž ĎŻĎ­Ć?Ćš KÄ?ƚŽÄ?ÄžĆŒ ĎŽĎŹĎ­ĎŻÍ˜ *In accordance with its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy, ƚŚĞ ÄžĆ‰Ä‚ĆŒĆšĹľÄžĹśĆš ŽĨ :ĆľĆ?Ć&#x;Ä?Äž ,ƾžÄž ZÄžĹ?Ĺ?ŽŜ ŚĂĆ? ĚĞĆ?Ĺ?Ĺ?ŜĂƚĞĚ ƚŚĹ?Ć? ƉŽĆ?Ĺ?Ć&#x;ŽŜ Ä‚Ć? Ä‚Ĺś /ĚĞŜĆ&#x;ĎĞĚ Ä?Ĺ˝ĆŒĹ?Ĺ?Ĺ?ŜĂů Ĺ˝ĆŒ dĹ˝ĆŒĆŒÄžĆ? ^ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?Ćš /Ć?ĹŻÄ‚ĹśÄšÄžĆŒ ƉŽĆ?Ĺ?Ć&#x;ŽŜ͘ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent is Ä‚ Ĺ?ÄžŜƾĹ?ŜĞ ĆŒÄžĆ‹ĆľĹ?ĆŒÄžĹľÄžĹśĆš ĨŽĆŒ ƚŚĹ?Ć? ĆŒŽůĞ͘

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SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC FULL TIME A strong mechanical aptitude is required to undertake small engine & motorcycle repairs, troubleshooting and maintenance in a busy Benalla business. Must be well presented, customer service focused and take pride in their work at a high standard. Must be efficient and organised, a team player as well as working unsupervised. Must have experience in the repair and maintenance of small engines. Please forward resumes to Benalla Motorcycles and Power Equipment, PO Box 770 Benalla VIC 3672.

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WANGARATTA - 3 month contract opportunity for an immediate start with the Victorian Government’s lead agency in developing rural & regional Victoria in the Hume region. The role provides high level administrative secretarial and project management support. WODONGA - 12 month contract opportunity for an immediate start with the Victorian Government’s lead agency in developing rural & regional Victoria in the Hume region. The role supports the delivery of departmental programs and ministerial requirements. You will need strong administrative skills, be able to remain focused on delivery & employ a high level of initiative complemented by strong computer competency in a range of office based information management systems. Michael Gledhill Phone (03) 5831 6656 PO Box 202 Shepparton, 3632 mgledhill@foxpersonnel.com.au

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Cherries, berries, grapes and their health benefits WE are truly spoilt to have magnificent fruits in the North East region, but there may be more reason to buy lots of punnets other than the great taste. Cherries, berries and grapes have health benefits. Nature has a clever way of protecting itself from the harsh outdoor climate when it comes to fruit. The peel or skin is a fibre rich coating loaded with protective antioxidants. Think of antioxidants as “rust guard” and “bug guard”. If you peeled a fruit and left it on the tree, it wouldn’t be long before the soft inner flesh was spoilt for consumption or under attack from bugs. When we eat fruit and foods high in protective antioxidants our own body places them within our own outer and inner skin for protection. By outer skin, I am talking about our obvious skin. By “inner skin”, I am talking about all organs and structure which have a surface. This includes our digestive tract, lungs, blood vessel walls and soft tissues. This “bug guard” provides

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superior immune protection warding off infections and the “rust guard” provides antiageing. Many fruits also have salicylates which are aspirinlike substances. Cherries, berries and grapes have these and will have an aspirin-like effect, making our blood circulate much easier, relieving pain from joints and muscles. The smallest blood vessels of the body which are located in the eyes benefit greatly from the increased blood flow, with better clarity of vision and preventing

macular degeneration, a disease or eye ageing. Here are the naturopath’s top five indications of lack of antioxidants and salicylates: 1. brown “age” spots on your skin; 2. prone to infections; 3. eye fatigue, eye strain and eye degeneration; 4. cold hands and feet, general body pains; 5. “ageing” faster than you should be. We hope you enjoy these beautiful fruits as part of your healthy lifestyle even more than before.

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LET me say I was surprised to read that the Federal Government is contemplating a sale of tertiary HECS/HELP debt. Even though the scheme that was developed to fund students through university was not set up to be a money-making venture, but a public service for those who could not afford to pay the fees, it has become so lucrative that the government see a possible sell-off to boost the money in the kitty. We are only talking about some $26 billion, not chicken feed and this giant loan book could easily be packaged into a commercially saleable asset with I imagine plenty of interest from professional investors. But this is not the only asset the new government is looking at to improve the budget bottom line with one-off sales. Try Australia Post and Medibank, both of which have generated interest by previous governments, only to be shelved as they would be political time bombs. Financial experts thought securitised student loans would have plenty of appeal for investors, particularly superannuation funds. This would certainly be a new line of business in Australia, although there are various forms of student loans around the world. Australia’s HECS system does not attract interest, although the debt is adjusted for inflation each year so they don’t depreciate over time. However, to sell them via securitisation would require a substantially discounted loan to ensure a return for investors and some are talking this will need to be up to 50 per cent depending on the time frame of the investment. There is also the default factor, as many students will never repay the HECS debt as they leave the country and never return. Some reports have indicated that the HECS/ HELP debt grew by $3.2 billion last year to $26 billion, and that some $6 billion of this will not be repaid. Those with a HECS debt are only required to start making repayments of the amount owing

By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT kclarke@alphalink.com.au when their income reaches $47,000 annually. This increases incrementally as the salary rises and as the employer is required to deduct the potential repayment of the debt from the salary earned, sometimes the borrower will never reach the threshold and sees it as a way of saving. The rate of default has been rising steadily for the past few years due in part to a larger number of students undertaking tertiary studies as it has become easier to obtain a university place. There is plenty of historical data in government hands about the student repayment experience, but whether they would be prepared to sell the loans at a bargain price remains to be seen. I think not, but those with a large HECS debt - and I have seen plenty well in excess of $60,000 - may think it will be a good thing. If HECS were to be sold, we could find our student debt being owned by a nonAustralian company whose culture may be entirely different to ours, giving rise to the harassment of those with a debt. Having been a sportsman all my life completely self-funded, I would like to see the support systems such as HECS expanded to include the public monies we put into our sporting academies’ where swimmers, tennis players, cricketers and the like go on to make big money and are publicly funded by the taxpayer. I see this as the same as a university graduate and whilst an honour to represent our country, we should all have to pay.

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