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Contents

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Industry

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UNYOKED

Adventure and chill

SHELBY SHERRIT

Art as medicine

HANNA AND THE PENGUINS Time to quit our day jobs

LEADING LADIES

A quad full of fierce

MUNASH ORGANICS

Trail blazing organics

COCOA LUMINERE

A winter fashion edit

SETTLER AND SONS

A magical experience

WINE REVIEW

'Tis the season for red

HOTEL OF ART

New and unique

WEDDING

A destination wedding

HOUSE

By Project Now and CIQ Construction

REPLAS

A plastic solution

BEHIND THE BUSINESS A meet and greet

Unyoked Words by Eliesha Rae. Pictures by Sammy Hawker.

These days, with everyone being always "on", connected all the time, people are increasingly paying attention to an innate, almost primitive desire to â&#x20AC;&#x153;get out thereâ&#x20AC;?, to escape and experience the few wild places we have left. That feeling, it's hard to describe, but everyone knows it, and more and more people are starting to pay attention to it.

Cabin-stay company Unyoked, is twin brothers, Chris and

And the wild, free-spirited ethos is clear in every aspect of

common of challenges of our day-to-day, the issue of

details, even in the names of the cabins themselves. “Each of

Cameron Grant’s “antidote” to what is maybe one the most mistaking “making a living for having a life.”

Since the company’s inception in 2015, Unyoked has been flooded with reservation requests from seclusion-seeking Sydneysiders. The cabin start-up’s two New South Wales

locations currently have a wait list of over 4000. And finally,

Victorians can find Unyoked cabins a little bit closer to home.

Unyoked’s latest additions, Yogi & Wal, lie less than an hour’s drive from Ballarat Central, or two hours from Melbourne, at the spectacular Blue Pyrenees Estate winery in Avoca. According to Cam, Blue Pyrenees is “almost the perfect

our cabins is named for people Chris and I’ve met overseas on our travels over the years who were ‘unyoked’,” Cam

explains, “Free spirits who gave into the nomad inside them

and (are living) our philosophy every day. They’re all real folks

who’ve made an impact on our lives, and the idea is that their ideals are ones that all of us should embrace at least a little to get a bit more balance in our modern lives.”

These minimalist, architecturally designed houses are

equipped with (almost) everything a burnt out city dweller could possibly need to escape the rat race for a couple of blissful, tech free days.

location, because the sites are secluded yet accessible,

“Our cabins are built so they're totally off the grid,” explains Cam.

they offer guests the best of both worlds – a State Forest next

“Solar power, composting toilet, rainwater capture, and

(they’re) wild yet only two hours from Melbourne CBD, and door, full of epic adventure or a visit to the cellar door.”

The criteria that needs to be met for an Unyoked cabin location is pretty stringent, but not necessarily easy

to pinpoint. They must be two hours from the city and

importantly we choose to build them on trailers, which does increase cost, but it allows us to move the cabins around

and get them into these unique wilderness spots without the

damage to the environment that a large truck would cause.”

completely secluded (as Cam puts it “Can’t hear or

“We also like to push our guests limits in terms of being in

importantly – have a certain… je ne sais quoi. The brothers

prefer our guests to charge their devices using portable solar

the fact that it’s not that easy to define, “(it’s) a bit harder

As it stands – all you need to bring is the food (and maybe a

see another human from the site”), and – maybe most

the wild, we only have 1 or sometimes no power points and

refer to it as “wilderness vibes”, but are pretty upfront about

chargers so they feel connected and appreciate the process.”

to explain, it’s more of a feeling, that sense when you get

a tingling at the back of your neck when wandering into a clearing and staring at a mountain, or a stream running

through a forest. It’s the feeling of things being in perspective, that only nature can give you.”

the business - from the set-up, all the way down to the finest

change of clothes and some toiletries, but that’s up to you) and even that could be set to change in the near future;

“We’re working on something so they don’t even have to think about (food),” Cam continues, “The whole idea is you can

be in the need of getting off the grid, jump in the car, and in

Unyoked’s typical guests are “(mostly) within the 22-35

less than 2 podcasts time you’re in the middle of a remote

professionals, freelancers or creatives, and are adventurous,

back, disconnect, and balance some adventure with doing a

places.”

So… when do we leave?

bracket, living in the city but for the outdoors. They're

location with nothing else to worry about (where you) can sit

free-spirited and already feel a connection with those wild

bit of nothing for a while.”

Shelby Sherrit It has been said that art is medicine for the soul, a way to connect with our feelings, project our thoughts and heal. For Shelby Sherritt, art is exactly that, and so much more. “I’ve always been creative,” she says, reflecting on her childhood and the memories of doing craft with her nana.

Words by Bianca Flint. Pictures by Angela Hayward.

And without realising, I’ve asked Shelby a hard question first: “Who is Shelby?” She laughs as she tries to find words to answer. I can already tell she is humble, with kind eyes and a wisdom that seems to be way beyond her years. Shelby is 23,

although she couldn’t really remember, so we did the maths, and having been

born in 1995, she is indeed 23. She describes herself as a creative person, but not just in the obvious “crafty” way, although she definitely is that, but in all elements of her life – in the way she thinks, feels and takes on life.

Shelby loved doing art throughout her schooling, and despite being very

successful at it, was encouraged not to continue down that path, but to study something that had more “career potential”. Consequently, she found herself

studying international relations at university, with her art being pushed aside so

she could focus on her studies. However, it was while she was holidaying in Perth, after the first year of her course, that Shelby’s life suffered a significant jolt.

Aged 20 at this time, she was admitted to hospital with suspected appendicitis but was not at all prepared for what was coming next: Shelby was told the

devastating news that she had cancer of the appendix and bowel. At such a young age, her whole world was suddenly put on hold. Shelby had to

immediately undergo chemotherapy and have a number of surgical procedures. She then returned to Ballarat to begin her battle with cancer; she also had to defer her studies at university.

Shelby knew she needed something to help see her through this time. “I don’t

like not doing anything,” she says, laughing, “so I had to think about what I really loved doing.” Shelby’s love for art quickly came to mind, which led her to set up an Instagram account called the Six Month Project. It was a place to showcase her art whilst undergoing chemotherapy (over six months).

Shelby’s art was unique and

sustainable. With no money for art

supplies, she made do with what she

could find, turning everyday items into works of art. “I’d collect recycled cans

from my family and wrap around yarn that I found at the op shop and add succulent cuttings,” Shelby explains. When her treatment had finished,

Shelby had that niggling feeling that perhaps she should return to her

studies, but her desire to be creative

had become so much stronger; her art had given her so much strength at a time when she needed it most.

Shelby had participated in art therapy whilst undergoing her treatment. She loved how art could actually help

people and make a difference. She

made the decision to incorporate art into her profession, so that she could continue to do something she loved

and help people, just like it had helped her.

So, she changed focus, moved to

Sydney with her partner, and enrolled in a social work course at university.

Shelby was able to enrol in a ceramics class as part of the art history component of her degree.

“It was between glass blowing and ceramics, but it just so happened that ceramics didn’t clash with my other classes, so ceramics it was,” she says with a big smile. Shelby fell in love with ceramics; she

tells me of the feeling, the texture, and

ultimately what she was able to create with it. Shelby received high praise for

her work and was encouraged to sell it.

“Often I’d go to collect items, and find

they were damaged,” Shelby says in an exasperated tone.

Shelby had heard of other creatives doing a Kickstarter project to fund items and decided to give it a go.

Essentially, it means that people “preorder” items to support a financial

goal – in Shelby’s case, a kiln. She was

overwhelmed with the response to her

Kickstarter project, raising 300 per cent more than what she was asking for.

Shelby decided to convert her

This gave her the opportunity to not

an account that showcased all her

her studio space. Shelby has a lot of

beginning of her very own small

she loves could never feel like a chore.

Instagram Six Month Project into

only purchase a kiln but to also set up

artwork. This decision heralded the

creating ahead of her, but doing what

business.

Each item is unique and with each of

Shelby’s Instagram page is filled with an overarching love of nature, with

gorgeous little koala pinch pots the

her koalas taking a minimum of four

hours to complete, they are certainly a labour of love.

main attraction. As her work continued

Shelby’s story highlights the

challenge that she was encountering

resources and the power of a creative

of her ceramics was proving difficult;

own art therapy classes in the future as

hired space in order to use someone

pieces of ceramic art that have a focus

to gain attention, there was one major

importance of community, of sharing

– lack of access to a kiln. The firing

mind. She looks forward to running her

having to transport fragile work to a

well as continuing to create beautiful

else’s kiln was stressful and at times

on Australian natives.

frustrating.

Find Shelby on Instagram: @shelby.sherritt.art

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Hanna and the Penguins The job of assistant curator at an iconic local tourist attraction comes with surprising access to some secret little lives, writes Kate Taylor. Hanna Geeson has, quite literally, a pretty cool job. Words by Kate Taylor. Pictures by Angela Hayward.

As the penguin keeper at the Ballarat Wildlife Park, she spends her days looking after the colony of little penguins that has called Ballarat home for nearly two years now.

It was a move for the penguins, of course, but it was also a move for Hanna, who left her Melbourne home to live and work (and love it) in a regional setting.

The process used, however, to determine the relocation of these penguins is an intriguing

story. Their move to Ballarat, it turns out, was picked from a book by a higher guiding hand. Yes, there is an actual book – a penguin stud book that details where all the little penguin colonies are located throughout Australia. Because this species has declining numbers, these flightless birds are managed by an Australasian coordinator who decides which penguins can go where, in order to keep breeding and genetics at an optimum level. “It’s so that there’s no possible inter-breeding or anything like that,” Hanna explains. Ballarat has added to what is probably the world’s cutest book, too, with 10 chicks having been hatched at the park since the colony was first established in June 2017.

“A good breeding season is a promising sign for us; it means our penguins are happy,”

Hanna says. “It takes 35 days for the tiny, cute, fluffy chicks to hatch. When they emerge

from the egg, they are slightly smaller than a domestic hen’s chick and weigh about 40 to

50 grams. After eight to 10 weeks, they’re fully grown (about 1.2 kilograms) and are ready to hit the water.”

When Hanna begins her working day each morning, 20 little penguins waddle up to her looking for their breakfast.

“As soon as they see me, they know. They come shuffling in because they know that food is coming,” Hanna says, smiling. “Then I do a head count. They are completely safe here, but in the wild they are quarry for large birds of prey, as well as for cats, dogs and foxes,

and I do head counts throughout the day to make sure that each one of them is safe and accounted for.”

After a morning of cleaning up, Hanna leaves the penguins to splash about in their pool

and then tends to the management of the park’s other wildlife – for her, mostly the koalas, snakes and wombats.

Hanna’s day also includes giving a

They have access to the nesting boxes

These little penguins have sharp beaks

feeding the birds their lunch in front

stress-free lifestyle.”

strength to push themselves through

penguin presentation, which involves of adoring audiences and telling the penguins’ story.

“They love their food and they’re always hungry,” Hanna explains. “They get

fed again at 4 pm and then they take

themselves off to bed – except for the

Well, almost. Hanna has a very diplomatic way of

speaking about the penguins’ “stress

free” environment away from the public eye.

younger ones who have no idea what

“They are such characters,” she says,

usher them in, saying, ‘Right, off to bed

from “penguin keeper” towards more

to do. I’ve had to jump in the pool and

which is about when Hanna’s job goes

now.’ ”

“reality TV show commentator”. “Little

As far as the weather goes, Ballarat is the perfect climate for them.

penguins have the highest divorce rate of any penguin species. And at this

time of year, which is our pre-breeding season, we have many interesting

“They’re the same penguins as the ones

scenarios around the nest boxes.”

used to be called fairy penguins, but

Just think of Married at First Sight, but produced by David Attenborough.

at Phillip Island,” Hanna explains. “They they're known as little penguins now,

and they’re the smallest of any penguin

and strong wings as they need the the water; they can also use them

to wing-beat at people if they’re not happy.”

Aside from the occasional winged smack-down, the penguins are

generally friendlier at the wildlife park

than they would be in the wild. “They are a lot friendlier in captivity. They’re very

different; they get to know you and say

‘hi’. The wild ones, however, don’t want a bar of you,” Hanna says.

Hanna knows a lot about wild little

penguins. She has volunteered to work

with them on Phillip Island, in particular with one of her friends who was completing a PhD on the birds.

“I have worked with them in the wild, and I’ve studied marine biology and

species in the world, so their current

“Right now, Lisa has broken up with

marine conservation. I’ve just started

all along the southern coast of Australia,

together with Malachi, and Malachi is

it’s based on Australian Fur seals,” she

them.

his girlfriend, Lany, so he can be with

Hanna, how could you? Every

name is more accurate. They’re found

her boyfriend, Badger, and she’s got

my PhD in conservation biology, and

so the temperature here is perfect for

now in the process of breaking up with

informs me.

“They love it. And there is also a colony

that happily survives on St Kilda beach, so they are pretty hardy. They can

tolerate temperatures ranging between zero and 40 degrees Celsius.

“And in Ballarat, some of the penguins – the confident ones, especially – take no

notice of the weather and are out in the public exhibit, splashing around in the

pool as soon as there is an audience.” It’s almost as if the job couldn’t get

any cuter – or cooler. But the climate-

controlled part of their environment isn’t quite as cool as imagined.

“They have access to an off-display area, and it’s kept between 10 and

30 degrees Celsius,” Hanna says. “It’s

kept at varying degrees to correspond with the outside weather conditions.

Penguins are very seasonal birds, so

there’s a lot of temperature gradient.

at all times, and have a completely

Lisa,” Hanna explains.

documentary featuring penguins also

Malachi, how could you?

shows them being eaten by seals.

As Hanna describes it, they all have

“Penguins make up a very small

own little cliques.

“And anyway, it’s good to know about

unique personalities and develop their “It’s a whole little drama story in there.

They’re really quite sensitive creatures.” And Hanna loves them for it. Even

though the penguins wear coloured

bands to help tell them apart, she easily names all 20, and they even know

their own names, coming when Hanna whistles.

“They’re like family. I spend five days

a week with these little guys, and they honestly have the most beautiful

personalities,” she says, fondly. “I’m not allowed to have favourites, but

amongst them there are those that love to come and cuddle me, and others that prefer to bite me!

portion of their diet,” Hanna insists. predator-and-prey interactions.”

Hanna works part time on her thesis so that she can continue to work full time

with the penguins at the wildlife park as well as with the latest member of her

park family, Squish the kangaroo joey.

“I’ve just finished handraising Squish, who is my baby. She’s 12 months old now and she still loves cuddles,” Hanna says, dotingly. “So my life is animals, which is just the way I want it. I wouldn’t swap it for the world.”

The Tiger Sanctuary The newest members of the Ballarat

Wildlife Park family are Maneki and Satu, two Sumatran tigers.

Since arriving at the park earlier this

year from the Australia Zoo, where they

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Sumatrans are the smallest of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tiger breeds, with Maneki weighing in at

a ladylike 83 kg and the more masculine Satu at 120 kg.

Both Maneki and Satu have now settled into their new home and can be visited between 10am and 2pm daily.

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Leading Ladies We put the call out to assemble a quad of local lady leaders achieving brilliant things in their chosen fields. Over an afternoon at the French inspired St Clair Country House in Trentham, we caught up with this admirable group. Our curious minds quizzed them about everything from their first jobs to those who inspire them most.

Pictures by Teagan Glenane. Styling by Genevieve Manly. Makeup by Bonnie at Yellow Rose. Hair by Chelsea at Eve Salon. Clothes by Larna at Blanc Boutique. Jewellery by Suzy at Gems and Jewels.

Nicole Ashby Director of High Profit

Media and Ballarat Up Start Program

Known for: Being a

driven change-maker

and business leader and a lover of touch footy.

Nicole wears:

Pasduchas Illustrious

Midi from Blanc Boutique and jewellery by Gems and Jewels.

Who or what has had the biggest

In terms of business, my mentor, Paul

What was your first job? When I was

family have had the biggest influence

biggest influence on me. He taught me

outside Ballarat, on the freeway towards

influence on you? Strong women in my on me, not that they would necessarily see themselves as strong women.

My mum and her two sisters ended up

being single mothers, and it highlighted to me that you don’t have to put up with relationships that are less than

satisfactory; you can always strive for better, for you and your children.

My 91-year-old grandmother, Dulcie,

has also been a massive influence on me. I spent much of my time with her when growing up and we’re still very

to change the way I think and what to think about, which led me to establish my own company, FIFO (fly-in-fly-

out) Families in 2010. I managed the

company in Perth for five years. Being

its director, as well as being a FIFO wife and mum raising three kids solo for six

months of the year, positioned me well

to be an advocate for FIFO families and workers all over the country.

What would you say has been your

biggest achievement? My three kids!

close. She taught me the essence and

I’d have to say my business awards,

slices over fruit any day) as well as

businesswoman until I met Paul in 2009.

joy of baking (I still choose cakes and

instilling in me the importance of being positive.

Counsel, has, without doubt, been the

too, as I never thought I’d be a

I’m a dual Telstra Businesswoman of the Year finalist and Telstra Business of the Year finalist.

15, I worked on a strawberry farm just

Melbourne. The small shed is still there, although it’s covered in graffiti.

I was so slow at picking the strawberries that I was moved to the shed to pack them and then into the small shack

on the side of the freeway to sell the strawberry punnets!

What would you say to your teenage self now? Stay in your own lane and

continue to focus on what is important

to you. Let your happiness and passion be your true north and your values guide you.

Remember, change is constant, so let go of the little things and the quicker you can let go of what others think about you, the happier and more content you will be.

Erin Santamaria Known for: Heading up

the costume department at Sovereign Hill.

Erin wears: Shona Joy Rafaella Oversized Blouse from Blanc

Boutique and jewellery by Gems and Jewels.

Who or what has had the biggest

Along with Sovereign Hill’s costumiers

A visit to the art gallery would follow,

for my Bachelor of Fashion at RMIT, I

the interpretive team, we combined

the promise of Il Piccolo gelato for

influence on you? When I studied

crossed paths with designers Susan

Dimasi and Chantal McDonald, whom

I later worked for at Materialbyproduct. Throughout my early career, these

two designers shaped and influenced my practice and taught me how to

think outside of the box and work with determination and focus.

What would you say has been your

biggest achievement? When I began working at Sovereign Hill, I recognised

and a couple of talented members of performance, fashion, museums and

history to create A Victorian Silhouette and presented it at the Gold Museum, the Art Gallery of Ballarat and finally

at the Melbourne Museum as part of

the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion

Festival (VAMFF) to a sell-out audience.

Eastern Hotel.

What was your first job? Working at a

milk bar during the before- and afterschool rush.

winner at the 2017 VAMFF Fashion Film

Harvey. I admire her approach. She is

Silhouette into a short film, which was a

woman, who would it be and why? PJ

Awards.

always growing and challenging herself

the costume department and wanted

by my husband, consisting of Basilio

to engage with the community.

complete after catching a band at the

If you could have lunch with any

What’s your ultimate day in Ballarat?

to open it up and create opportunities

afternoon tea and the day would be

We later developed A Victorian

the incredible resource of knowledge

and skills that sat “behind the scenes” in

after coercing the children with

It starts with breakfast, cooked at home bread, Salt Kitchen Charcuterie bacon,

as an artist and with an incredible

back catalogue of her own work and collaborations. I’d love to hear about her experiences.

free-range eggs and avocado, followed by a walk around Lake Wendouree.

Julie McLaren Known for: Curator of

the Art Gallery of Ballarat and one half of Sweat Dreams DJs with her partner, Darren.

Julie wears: Pasduchas Cosmopolitan Dress

from Blanc Boutique and jewellery by Gems and Jewels.

If you could have lunch with any

Who or what has had the biggest

Walk us through a typical work day for

I have a table for four? I would sit down

people in my childhood who had a

day at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. The

woman who would it be and why? Can with Julia Gillard, Jacinda Arden and

Michelle Obama. These three women

are redefining what leadership means on an international scale and are all

about lifting other women up through education, empathy and positive role

modelling. Janelle Ryan, one of the most wonderful women I know, recently sent me a message that said: “When we lift

others, we, too, rise”. Can she join us for lunch as well?

What would you say to your teenage

self now? I would tell teenage Julie that

huge impact on my career. The first

was my grandfather, Ian McLaren, who

was a member of parliament, historian, bibliographer and rare-book collector. I didn’t know him very well personally,

but his legacy lives on in his rare-book

collection, which consists of more than 50,000 items held at the University of Melbourne. The second person was

my primary school librarian, Mrs Ryan, who, along with my parents, fostered

my love of books, reading and constant learning.

she’s not the only person like herself;

Words to live by: I was going through a

interested in the same things and who

to me: “This is not the meaning of life”.

that she will find people who are hold the same values as her.

influence on you? There were two

difficult time recently and a friend said What she meant was that I needed to stop "sweating the small stuff”.

you? There’s no such thing as a typical best (and worst) part of my job is that, despite planning, I never quite know

what is going to happen. My day can

involve any number of things, including sending many emails, speaking to the media about gallery exhibitions and

programs, speaking to potential donors of artworks, writing grant applications (and then, hopefully, receiving them),

working on the design and layout of an exhibition, conducting research and writing about artworks, speaking to

artists about future exhibitions, hosting

artist talks, going to planning meetings with colleagues and endlessly using spreadsheets. There is never a dull moment.

Alicia Linley Known for: Managing

Director of Mitchell Harris Wines.

Alicia wears: Rebecca Vallance Delilah Dress

from Blanc Boutique and jewellery by Gems and Jewels.

Who or what has had the biggest

What would you say is your biggest

What would you say to your teenage

a very strong family network, and I

Mitchell Harris from a start-up,

own business when you are young; you

influence on you? My family. I have often reflect on how my father ran

his private printing company and the

influence his methods of working have had on the decisions I have made. He

worked very hard and was a fantastic

leader and decision-maker. He always involved us in the business, having us meet the employees and explaining

how the business worked. Dad was very generous and honest, and he cared a lot about his staff.

My twin sister, Sally, has also had a big influence on everything I do, and her

intuitive reflections on my capabilities and schedule help me maintain a

much better work–life balance. We have a unique connection, and I’m

so lucky to have an amazing friend,

supporter and adviser at the end of the phone every day.

achievement? Successfully turning

wholesale wine business into a thriving hospitality concern that has a $1.8

million dollar turnover. I developed a joy of bringing people together and have them come along for the journey.

What’s your ultimate day in Ballarat?

self now? Don’t be afraid to set up your

have amazing energy and ideas. Watch out because the planet is going to

warm up at twice the rate that people

will predict. Also, don’t wear your mum’s knitted jumpers for too long into your teenage years!

Early-morning exercise and taking

If you could have lunch with any

healthy breakfast and kids’ sports – it’s

Angela Merkel, the chancellor of

in amazing Lake Wendouree. Coffee,

fun watching kids learn new skills. I’m a keen recycler and consequently enjoy visiting the Mill markets. I also try to fit in a visit to the Art Gallery of Ballarat

before dropping in to Mitchell Harris and then catching up with friends over a

home-cooked dinner of local produce. What was your first job? A paper run six mornings a week for three years.

woman, who would it be and why? Germany. She is someone who is not

afraid to use her considerable intellect to solve problems for her country and the world.

Walk us through a typical work day for you. Well, we don’t drink wine all

day! However, we do schedule regular catch-ups with food and beverage

representatives to try new products that have a strong local-supplier focus.

Munash Organics Words by Eliesha Rae. Pictures by Angela Hayward.

Just past Brown Hill on the way to Daylesford, lies Pootilla. A spot many Ballaratians have never even heard of, but a spot where a local family have been blazing a trail in chemical free, organic farming that will continue to shape the agricultural industry in Australia for generations to come.

Bec Djordjevic, of Munash Organics

doesn’t necessarily consider herself a pioneer, but the philosophies and

practices behind this family business speak for themselves…

“I don’t feel like a trail-blazer because

it’s the only thing I know how to do well. So it’s just doing what we do each day. But I would certainly say that I’m not afraid to take risks.

Something happens to you when

you have made a billion mistakes in

business, you get more resilient each step of the journey. We are certainly

on a trajectory to make change in our industry that’s for sure.”

We sat down with Bec to talk indoor

plants, getting the kids to help in the garden and why fertiliser is a MUCH

more interesting subject that it might seem from the outside…

First thing’s first – How did Munash come about?

We grew up on the family farm. Not

just any farm. Dad searched high and low for a farm where no chemicals had been used, and Mum wanted

somewhere for us kids to grow up with a great education. Pootilla was the

perfect place. We would work on the farm after school and on weekends,

that’s just what you do when you own

a farm. We felt just like all the other kids around us. We’d get off the school bus, have a snack and then do our jobs.

Dad will tell you Munash was formed way before we even knew about

Munash. I was 12, and we were all sitting around the family dinner table listening

to Dad ramble on about soil health, and he wanted to find a name for our family business, but it wasn’t until the age of

We began in Agriculture, focusing on

what Dad did best, helping farmers. We grew quickly, and in 2008 my brother

Jeremy joined the team. But I had itchy feet and realised, quite quickly, that I

wanted to carve a piece of this business in a different way. I formed Munash

Organics, which is now a National Retail

Business. With no prior experience, I saw a gap in the market and just went for it. I packaged our products for the home

gardener. I began taking those products around to nurseries in the back of my car and selling them in to store.

Our brothers Ben and Chris have also

been a part of the business at different times. But it is Mum who should be

awarded the gold medal; she is such

a driving force. She quit her job to look

after all of our babies so that we could continue to grow the business.

27, I joined Dad and we formed Munash.

I will never forget Mum ringing me

Our products are all certified because

You don’t have to be strict with

our office in the paddock next door to

feel this is our pledge to our customers,

to dig it in or water it in. Because the

every three hours to come over from feed my daughter, Ally. I have been able to have a career and raise a

family because of the flexibility and the support that the family business gives us.

What’s your background? And your Dad’s background? Do you have

any formal education in agriculture? Geology?

My background is in business

development, HR and Marketing.

Dad’s background is mostly hands-on learning from the land. He gained a

lot of his soil skills as the leading sales

manager for another fertiliser company. You honestly won’t find a more

we wear our heart on our sleeve and we to let them know that we care about

making incredible products that work, but that are also safe and healthy.

So, what are family dinners like at your place?

If you sit around our table, you will

always find things we have grown on

our plates. And if it’s out of season, Dad is always the first person to point out

an intruder! He knows the difference in

way, he learns with his hands. That’s what farmers have done for years,

handing down the knowledge from one person to the other.

So what makes the Munash product special?

Our philosophy is to walk gently on this earth. We have formed a partnership with one of the largest quarries in

Australia, in which we take the ‘waste’

rather than the typical meat and three veg.

attitude to gardening has changed

there’s a lot more cool, young people

talking gardening these days? Not just the Don Burkes of the world…

After 12 years working in this business, I can tell you that people’s attitude

to sustainability, organic and general growing has changed massively in

the last five years! In the early days,

“organic” was seen as just a bit of a

buzz term and it was a harder sell. But we knew it was coming, and so we

pushed forward with our business and I’m so thrilled we did.

rocks that they don’t use. So we are

One of the beauties of your product

industry and turning it into an incredible

of a better term? Can it really be this

taking a waste product from the quarry sustainable product that regenerates our soil.

is that it’s … one size fits all, for lack

easy? Don’t I still need specific citrus fertiliser? Or tomato fertiliser?

It’s been a long journey to create our

It is so easy. If you relate looking after

always wanted to create products that

our bodies, it makes sense. When

special blends of Mineral Fertilisers. We are simple to use, so simple anyone can grow something.

And why is it important that your product is natural and organic?

We have never known any different. To us natural and organic is the only way to live.

way the volcanoes erupted and left

all the minerals on top which is what formed our top soil in the first place.

It sounds way too good to be true… but I am lucky enough to know that the

proof is definitely in the pudding (or the veggies as it may be)!

been quite the process…

plate with a little bit of meat hidden,

in the last 5-10 years? It seems that

training isn’t for Dad. He’s not built that

the top of the existing soil, just the same

up with a minimum of 8 veggies on our

has spent over 45 years working with

quest to learn about soil health. Formal

they are absorbed and drawn in over

So how did the indoor plant products

commercially grown. As kids we grew

Do you think the general public’s

scientists and researchers, all in the

raddest thing about soil minerals are

taste of his own produce to something

knowledgeable and passionate

person about soil health than Dad. He

measurements, and you don’t have

the soil to the same way we look after we feed ourselves a highly nutritious balanced diet, we are healthier, our

immune systems are stronger and we feel better. The same principles apply

to the soil, feed the soil all of the “food groups” (our balanced formula of

minerals) then everything in the soil is healthier and happier too!

come about? A little birdy tells us it’s It was glaringly obvious (to us) that

indoor plants were going to become the next big thing in the horticulture

industry, and we wanted to be a part of it.

Like with anything we do, we took time

to test and trial our products ourselves first. We then partnered with The

Plant Society who, over a 12-month

period, tested our products on all their indoor plants. During this time we soft launched our social media strategy focusing towards indoor growing,

and then, finally, two years later we launched the products in August

2018. And since then we have been inundated!

Your products look amazing –

what was the process behind the

packaging? It’s unlike anything on the market.

I draw inspiration from other creative businesses and people who are

challenging the status quo. Early

on, when we first started to look at packaging, everyone was doing

the same thing. If we were going to

introduce a product that would disrupt the market, then we were certainly

going to bring packaging that was different as well.

So we are on a journey to not only

make the highest quality products we can, but to dress those products in

the most fashionable, fun, ethical and sustainable way possible!

We began collaborating with a local

And it seems there’s no end to the

Education is a crucial piece of our

took the vision and nailed it. She now

We’re dying to hear about the market

Garden is only the beginning of our soil

designer and artist, Louisa West, who

heads up our creative and visual look and feel of our business.

exciting things afoot at Munash HQ! garden and everything you have planned for it.

business strategy and so our Market

wellness education hub. We have very big plans!

Tell us a bit about the team you’ve

We had wanted to turn our front car

It’s obvious that you’re so passionate

plant loving, arse kicking local ladies.

long time. To create a space where

of gardeners - any hot tips on getting

assembled – it’s quite the who’s who of It has been quite a journey over the 12 years to land with the team we have today. You learn to be so patient, as

park into an edible garden for such a people can come and share, gather and learn always seemed like just a pipe dream.

the right people pop up at the right

But 12 months ago, I was at The

how each and every rad Soil Sister has

Show and I met Bryony, a qualified

time when you need them. And that is joined our team.

It all started with a conversation with

a past employee Anna, who I begged

Melbourne International Flower Garden Horticulturalist and Permaculturalist. Within an hour of meeting me, she declared, “I want to work for you”

to come back from Maternity leave,

My initial reaction was just to laugh,

a mutual friend and I met Lou Ridsdale,

brand was reaching more people than I

then a chance meeting was set up by

fellow local green hero and that’s how she landed her role with us. The rest have followed organically. We are a

passionate and big-hearted business, so I always know when I meet a fellow Soil Sister!

but it was then I started to see that our had realised.

Bryony is now our Head Gardener and

Education Manager, who designed and created our Munash HQ Garden.

We started work on the garden in

August last year, and it is now a thriving education space.

about educating the next generation kids interested in gardening and growing their own produce?

Do it together. Kids love being with you

and will learn and grow things with you. Make it fun and start small. Grow some herbs in some pots, help them create their own little patch to grow some of their favourite veg or give them their own indoor plant to nurture. Indoor

plants for kids are the next hot thing,

watch this space. We are seeing indoor pots and plants specifically tailored towards kids.

And finally, what’s your number one gardening tip?

Have a go. It’s a simple as that. We don’t learn when things are going well. We

learn when they aren’t. So show up, get your hands in the soil and just start.

Munash products can be found at independent garden stores all over Australia. For a full list of stockists head to

www.munash.com.au, or join the fun on Instagram @munashorganics or Facebook www.facebook.com/munashorganics

Seriously Shiraz August 30th to September 1st Needing to defrost after a bitterly cold winter? Taste your way around the Grampians in the first weekend of Spring and celebrate the

award-winning Shiraz at the Grampians wine region’s ‘Seriously Shiraz’ Wine Festival.

Winemakers in the Grampians are serious about producing quality

wines of every style and this Father’s Day weekend from the August

30th - September 1st, we are celebrating with masterclasses, unique tasting experiences and live music.

The event will feature dozens of wineries across the spectacular Grampians wine region for you to taste, explore and enjoy.

A perfect reason for treating dad to an indulgent red wine adventure. With a full program of events, stunning venues, some of the best wines in Australia - and only two hours from Melbourne and one hour from Ballarat - this is the perfect weekend getaway.

To check out all the finer details on program of events please visit www.seriouslyshiraz.com.au to stay up to date.

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After weaving through the native gum landscape in fading light, we arrive at a magically staged clearing. Gathered to celebrate the launch of Sophie Hanson’s A Basket by the Door cookbook, we excitedly enter the field before us.

Kirby Kaye is the creator and host of this open-air long-table

experience, and it is her farm at Ballakaye where tonight’s event takes place.

A long table adorned with olive branches greets us, with each place set with a box of Grounded Pleasures exquisite drinking

chocolates and a copy of the rather lovely A Basket by the Door cookbook.

We head towards the majestic wooden bar that has been

festooned with string lights and offerings from Amherst Winery. Claiming our welcome glass of sparkling, we turn towards the

warmth of the crackling fire and select from the produce platters currently being circulated.

Each platter is a recipe from Sophie’s cookbook and adds a thoughtful touch to the evening. After some fireside chatter, it is time to take our place at the table and tuck into a feast of pulled lamb, slaw, roasted duck-fat potatoes and freshly

baked sourdough bread. For sweets, we are served the most

spectacular crumble drizzled with cream (all food served was from the cookbook).

With a soft acoustic guitar playing and some fitting words

regarding the occasion, our transportation to the Settler and Sons experience is complete.

A combination of locally produced food, great company and

superb wine provides an unforgettable evening in rural Victoria. Details Location: Nowhere Creek.

Getting there: An 80-minute bus ride from Ballarat. Toasted marshmallows: Grounded Pleasures.

Follow @settlerandsons for future long-table dining events.

Niplash As a ten year old I was fascinated when my oldest sister brought her first baby home to the family for a visit. My mother, now newly minted â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, fussed and coddled my sister as the baby cooed and cried. Words by Brigid Moloney

Grandma, being the formidable

I’ve had interventions. I’ve had four

Or “the baby doesn’t like the taste of

by a slight inclination of her head, let

organic food. I’ve spent endless hours

a bottle of formula.” Or “perhaps I could

matriarch of the family she is, can,

you know just how well (or not) you

are doing. As the baby was ratcheting up his crying, Grandma’s head tilting would increase in fervour until there

was an, ‘everybody out’ vibe and the

announcement would be made, “The baby needs to be fed”.

In a mysterious move, Grandma

isolated my sister in a room and then stood at the door to run interference

if anyone tried to enter. Some strange voodoo was happening behind that closed door.

I was at a loss as to how this would feed the baby. And then I was told. My sister’s breasts were feeding the baby. I mean whoa. 10-year-old mind blown.

caesareans. I don’t eat nearly enough looking for dummies. And breastfeeding, as it turns out, was really, REALLY hard.

But I stuck to it like Grandma’s head tilts depended on it.

The things about breastfeeding I got to know, in no particular order, were:

asparagus...or maybe I should whack in just go rock in the corner.”

The eye contactor. This is the beautiful moment when your baby will stare lovingly into your eyes and require

your undivided attention. This is to be

cherished. Except when you are trying

to watch the cooking show just before school pick up and the chef is about

Your nipples. You will talk about them.

to flambé, vital to know for that dinner

strangers. You will slather them with

There’s so much more to tell because

You will expose them to complete

grease. You will leave them out and proud to air dry. You will no longer

recognise the shape of them as yours. Getting trussed up like a chicken. For the first four to six weeks, expect to need 30 more minutes to get dressed and then

party you may never have.

in the four plus hours you might be

breastfeeding in a day, stuff happens. (From one mother to another, time your breastfeeding right around dishes and

putting other kids to bed. Perfect excuse to compete with what we call in our

It sounds like my childhood was in the

add another thirty if you are putting on

TV and leapt into the modern world.

and mesh that need to be in places

Fast-forward to my third sister and the

placement as the false eyelashes that

breastfeeding days and pat myself on

time.

were hard days. I was not the picture

The curious feeder. This is the baby

not that beautiful picture of Picasso’s

Victorian times but we soon got colour

joke was that all her four children would need to meet her at recess for a quick top up.

She was a complete natural at

breastfeeding. It wasn’t awkward, it

wasn’t taboo and it was acceptable for her to feed her babies in the presence

of others. No Grandma head tilts noted.

anything other than PJs. There are pads

I can now look back on my

you used to be bothered with. It takes

the back in acknowledgement that they

who will grow up with 1000+ friends on Insta. They want to know everyone’s

movements, investigate the loud noise from down the street and see what

food Dad is putting in his mouth - all

while they have a vice like grip on your

in a time of exponential technological

The niplash. This is when the curious

change, was that I could cherry pick from my family’s experience and

what I read online when it came to

what I wanted in my own motherhood experience.

So from the Victorian era-esque start

to my childhood, I turned into quite an

herbal adult. I was going to be a proud baby wearing, shameless breast-

feeding, natural birthing, non-dummy

using supermum. Everything was going

to be organic and sourced within 100km from my house.

You can laugh now.

deserve it.)

that need the same sort of precision

One of the benefits of being the last

of a family of six, as well as being born

household “tea towel bowel”. Do it. You

nipple with their gummy little mouth.

feeder is trying to see something just

out of their eyesight and stretches your nipple so far it pings out of their mouth

and then we are back to point ‘A’ where you expose your nipple to a complete stranger.

The errant spray. When your milk ‘let down’ is so hard and fast that when

the curious feeder performs the niplash manoeuver, the arc of milk sprays

into the eye of the complete stranger to whom you have just exposed your nipple.

The indecisive merry-go-round. This is

For me, that was far from the reality

where you have a crying baby and you

my four boys (and pretty much every

a double shot macchiato today and the

when it actually came to breastfeeding

start thinking... “I have no milk.” Or “I had

other aspect of motherhood).

baby is having caffeine withdrawals.”

of serenity that I so aspired to be, I was with the Madonna-like-mother feeding her child.

I was a trussed up chicken with a stubborn will to breastfeed my four boys. And you know? After a recent chat,

it appears that after all those years

of assumed and imagined head tilts,

Grandma could not have given a toss. Ah well.

Run your own race mamas. Brigid Moloney is mum of four boys and co-founder with husband,

Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney, of

GrowMyBaby, an online pregnancy

program helping women to have their best pregnancy. You can find more

parenting stories plus a good dose of

expert led pregnancy information from

Dr Pat on Instagram @grow_my_baby or you can keep an eye out in iTunes

for when they (finally) launch The Kick Pregnancy Podcast.

'Tis the Season

2016 Blue Pyrenees Estate Richardson Cabernet Sauvignon Review by Charlotte D. Nay.

Cabernet Sauvignon – this is a wine

Well that’s a truly solid (if somewhat

everyone and their dog seems to be

taste?

that means serious business. While

swilling shiraz on the reg, cab sauv is

often relegated to the “only with steak” category, and I am the first to admit

that it’s not my top choice for a casual Tuesday lunchtime beverage – but

maybe I need to rethink my Tuesday lunchtime beverage priorities.

According to the Blue Pyrenees Estate website, the Richardson Cabernet

Sauvignon is a “Distinctly ripe cabernet sauvignon, (with) dominant blackberry

fruit, leafy notes plus cedary French oak. The blackberry, green olive and chocmint flavours are all fruit derived. The integration of all these flavours in

French oak also adds to the structure and tannin, creating a long savoury aftertaste."

First things first. Does the 2016 Blue

tangential start). Does it have a good Wow. It has a great taste. It is well

balanced (#sorrynotsorry wine wankery word), the tannins are velvety smooth, and it tastes like all the good things suggested by that 10/10 smell.

Also, despite that fact that 99.99%

of people will tell you to never drink big reds with spicy foods (tannins

exacerbate chilli in case you were

looking for a scientific reason to back

that up), I found this wine tasted even better after the pork belly and pickled pineapple pintxos with chilli jam at Mitchell Harris.

Okay, what would you recommend eating with this wine?

I would recommend eating a really good cheeseburger with this wine.

Pyrenees Richardson Cabernet

Now be honest, did you drink the entire

Sauvignon have a good smell?

bottle of before noon on a Tuesday?

The 2016 Blue Pyrenees Richardson

That is definitely a loaded question.

a great smell. It definitely smells like

bottle before noon on a Tuesday, but

you pick when you’ve been trekking

sometimes these things are necessary,

all morning and your fingers are nearly

also had help.

Cabernet Sauvignon (BPRCS) does have

I certainly started drinking the entire

blackberry – kind of like the blackberries

I am a professional wine reviewer and

through the bush with your grandma

and I have to take one for the team. I

frozen off, but you’re a little bit sweaty

from all the trekking and there’s kind of

How much does this wine cost?

a fresh air, “bush” smell mixed in as well.

Unfortunately (if you’re a wine reviewer

minty and a bit chocolatey.

own wine), the 2016 BPRCS costs $72

There’s also something that smells a bit I would give this wine a solid 10/10 for smell alone.

like me who can’t afford to buy your

a bottle, which is not unrealistic for a cabernet sauvignon of this calibre.

However, you can access it for $60 at the cellar door, or for $45 if you are a

And is the 2016 BPRCS worth $72 a bottle?

If you had read the Barefoot Investor

and put $72 in an envelope marked “1x

f***king awesome bottle of wine”, then, yes, this wine is definitely worth $72 a

bottle. It’s really, really good wine. But

as someone who attempts to make a

living writing about wine, I understand

that not everyone has a spare envelope with $72 in it just for wine, in which case,

they probably shouldn’t be drinking cab sauv because it is often expensive.

Would you recommend this wine to a friend?

I would definitely recommend this wine to a friend, but it would have to be a

friend who has a higher paying job than mine, otherwise the aforementioned

friend would be shocked and horrified

that I had recommend they buy a $72

bottle of wine. I would also recommend this wine to my dad because I know he can afford to put $72 in an envelope

marked “1x f***king awesome bottle of wine”, and I think this wine would blow his socks off.

Overall score 9/10 I don’t think I’ve given anything a 10/10

yet – but there’s a good chance that’s because I haven’t yet convinced the powers that be at this esteemed

publication that we should review the 2015 Mitchell Harris Sabre (*hint hint*) and, just for the record, I have been

reliably informed that eleventy out of

ten is not a reasonable score, no matter how much my dad seems to think it is. So, stay tuned.

wine club member.

Review by John Harris Established in 1963 by the famous

Whilst this proved challenging for some

The warm 2016 vintage has delivered

Martin, Blue Pyrenees Estate is one the

overall quality of the harvest was very

generous weight in the mouth. It is

French Cognac business, Remy

modern-era pioneers of the Pyrenees wine-growing region, which is just 45 minutes north-west of Ballarat.

Where production was once focused

on the distillation of wines into brandy from fairly neutral grape varieties,

Blue Pyrenees Estate today crafts an

extensive range of world-class sparkling wines and table wines from estate grown fruit.

Each year the winemaking team, led by Andrew Koerner and viticulturist

Sean Howe, select the finest parcels of

grapes to craft their most concentrated and characterful red wines. Named after the late, much-loved, and

larger-than-life former Remy Australie executive and wine educator, Colin

Richardson, the Richardson series of

wines is produced only in the very best years.

Vintage 2016 was one of the earliest, warmest, and shortest vintages on

record, with just a few weeks separating the picking of both early- and lateripening varieties.

vineyards and wineries to manage, the high, especially for red-wine grapes.

And so, on a crisp and sunny autumnal afternoon, I was very excited to be

poured a tasting of the 2016 Richardson Cabernet Sauvignon.

It’s easy to see why the bottle is

decorated with many eye-catching gold medal and wine show trophy

stickers. This is a wine that really makes

an extremely elegant wine that has

seamless layers of concentrated and bright black fruits and soft powdery

tannins that slip and glide effortlessly across the palate.

This wine complemented some

delicious pork belly pintxos that we were eating. It would also be perfect with slow-cooked lamb or roast beef.

an impression. The colour is a vivid

This is a stunning western Victorian

a constantly morphing and evolving

cabernet sauvignon is one of the

and deep ruby red, and the nose is

amalgam of bright fruit and French

oak-derived notes. This is one of those wines that you can swirl, sniff and ponder all day.

red wine and highlights why Pyrenees unsung and under-appreciated heroes of Australian wine. If any wine can get

people drinking cabernet styles again, then this is it.

There are the classic blackcurrant,

RRP $72. Available from Mitchell Harris

are a real feature of the best Pyrenees

door.

blackberry and subtle mint notes that cabernet sauvignon wines, and the

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seven days a week. Serving grazing

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Entrepreneurship on the curriculum at Ballarat Grammar Words by Ballarat Grammar. Pictured: Ballarat Grammar Headmaster Adam Heath addressing the audience at the Agrifutures™ startup.business launch.

On a cool Monday evening in May, the Grammar community

As headmaster Adam Heath explained: “In order to

part of the school’s agriculture elective course for Year 10.

entrepreneurial, we need to involve key community

gathered to launch an exciting new program that will form

The AgriFutures™ startup.business Entrepreneurial Learning in Action program will challenge Ballarat Grammar students to solve real industry problems by creating businesses of their own.

Ballarat Grammar is one of seven schools across Australia to receive part sponsorship to run the program, which is

encourage young people to see that they can be

members, business leaders and stakeholders in their learning journey. The program strengthens school and community

engagement through great partnerships, including excursions and mentoring. We will be helping to enrich the learning experience for our students, and in turn, making positive contributions to the community.”

designed to take students on an immersive course into the

Liz Jackson is the education and program director at startup.

agricultural innovators and entrepreneurs, researching and

young people how the skills and mindset of entrepreneurs

entrepreneurial start-up environment. Students will meet

developing business ideas to solve some of the challenges facing the Australian agriculture industry.

The program has been developed and supported by startup. business, a company that designs practical education for aspiring entrepreneurs, with part funding from the federal

government’s AgriFutures™ Australia Entrepreneurial Learning in Action program.

Agriculture teacher Matt Dickinson says the program will build on the students’ existing learning skills and their personal

interest in, and connections with, local agriculture. “Changes in technology, markets and climate mean the agricultural

sector today must be just as innovative, or more innovative, than other industries such as the manufacturing or service sectors,” Matt said. “The students will gain confidence and

resilience, realising that if they take action and are persistent, they can have an important impact on a large scale.”

The course culminates in a pitch competition, where students present their business ideas to a panel of judges.

business. “The AgriFutures™ startup.business program shows can help them to solve big issues as well as create their

own jobs in the future,” she said. “The students’ passions and

interests are embedded in the context of opportunity, change, uncertainty and action to foster the entrepreneurial mindset. This unique approach enables students’ passion for, and

interest in, business, to be integrated into solutions for local

problems. It’s so important to encourage Australian students

to solve some of the major challenges facing the agricultural industry. Rural challenges are best solved by people in

those particular regions, and although we have amazing

research centres in cities, the issues will be solved by the local community who best understands them.”

As AgriFutures™ Australia managing director John Harvey said, “We are really excited to follow Ballarat Grammar’s

journey throughout the program. This is a perfect opportunity to immerse secondary school students into different ways of approaching national rural issues and expanding their

horizons in terms of what a career in agriculture in the future could look like.”

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My Loreto Education Words by Loreto College. Loreto College has been educating girls, proudly and

expertly, for almost 150 years. The vision of our founder,

Mother Gonzaga Barry, for a “sensible school for girls” has

evolved into a national network of Catholic girls’ education and a global network of Loreto and Mary Ward values and friendships.

In accordance with the Loreto mission, a Loreto education

has changed significantly over the years to ensure that the education provided is congruent with the times. However, the vision to provide a Catholic education that liberates,

empowers and motivates students to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity in loving

and responsible service remains at the heart of a Loreto education, now and into the future.

Every year, Loreto welcomes back past pupils for the

annual suite of decade reunions. It is at these gatherings of past pupils that the radiating value of a Loreto education that transcends time is most evident. There is no greater

testament to the value of such an education than the words of past pupils themselves. Some examples are as follows: On a Loreto education, lessons and advice… "That girls can do anything! A strong sense that it is our

responsibility to give to the world and make it a fairer, better place. In the words of Mary Ward, “do good and do it well”. I am forever grateful for my excellent education at Loreto College Ballarat." Michelle, Class of 1989 On being a Loreto woman… "It meant growing up in an environment where I was always encouraged to do my best, stand up for what I believed in and trust my own voice.

I’ve never doubted myself or my abilities in my professional life and I put that down to developing in an environment

that encouraged me to shine and showed me that women

should be in leadership positions, not just that they could be." Gemma, Class of 2009

"A preparedness to consider the needs of others and the

confidence to step forward in situations where one can make a contribution." Anne, Class of 1969

"It connects me to women who have enriched their

communities past, present and future." Annette, Class of 1979 On connecting with other Loreto women… "I’ve found that Loreto women have a deep sense of shared

history and values, no matter which Loreto College they went to or what time they belonged to." Tabitha, Class of 1999

A Loreto education really is an education for life! Our sincere thanks to our valued past pupils for their words.

“Loreto provides me with an outstanding education and friendships made here that will last a lifetime.”

– Loreto student

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The launch of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Foundation at Pipers By the Lake.

Bright Futures Scholarship Words by Damascus College. When families are in crisis, disaster strikes, or financial

Fr Brendan Davey grew up in Ballarat and was a priest of

track to succeed can be challenging if not impossible. Around

great empathy for human vulnerability and valued the gift

disadvantage is overwhelming, keeping kids in school and on

the world, 124 million children and youth are not at school. We believe that a brighter future starts with an education and

giving a child the opportunity to thrive at Damascus College is the aim of the Bright Futures Scholarship.

the diocese for over 60 years. Fr Brendan always had a

of education. Upon his death, he bequeathed Damascus

College with funds to enable Catholic education to be made

available to young people who may not otherwise be able to access it.

Established in 2018, this scholarship, sponsored by the

The Bright Futures Scholarship honours the Christian spirit

Damascus College, is to support students and families

Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Sisters of Mercy (John Thirsk Estate), Fr Brendan Davey and who are experiencing financial or personal disadvantage, but continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to

that prevailed through the work of Fr Brendan Davey and the Bright Futures Fundraising Breakfast

social justice activities as well as contributing to their local

Damascus College is excited to launch the Bright Futures

are unable to afford a Catholic education.

new annual fundraising event for our alumni and wider

community; however, their current circumstances mean they At the moment, this scholarship is awarded annually to one

Breakfast on Thursday 19 September 2019, which will be a community members.

incoming Year 7 student, providing for 50 per cent tuition

In holding this fundraising breakfast, the school is seeking to

relief, and is awarded for the duration of the student’s

extend the Bright Futures Scholarship opportunity to more

enrolment at Damascus College (maximum of six years).

than one Year 7 student per year using the proceeds raised.

Primary School principals in the region support or endorse

We invite our alumni of Damascus College, Sacred Heart, St

community to be considered for this Damascus College

enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, network with other alumni and

one Year 5 student per year from their Primary School

Paul’s and St Martin’s in the Pines, and the wider community to

scholarship.

community members, and to hear from guest speakers who

Now, a little information about the scholarship benefactors. John Thirsk was a notable sports journalist who was cared

for by the Sisters of Mercy as a result of a family tragedy. The

sisters provided John with an education and a safe place for

are recognised members of the community.

If you would like to financially contribute to the Bright Futures Scholarship, please contact Damascus College on 5337 2222 or email to info@damascus.vic.edu.au.

him to return to throughout his life. He considered the Sisters as family and his bequest enabled them to continue their

work of providing support to others like they had offered to John. The Sisters have entrusted these funds to Damascus College.

BRIGHT FUTURES FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST PLEASE SAVE THE DATE Thursday 19 September 7am - 8.45am More details will be available later in 2019. Please visit damascus.vic.edu.au/past-students-reunions-events and complete the brief survey to help with planning and to stay informed

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We Stand Together Words by Ballarat Clarendon College.

The horrific events that occurred this year on 15 March in

Christchurch, New Zealand, shocked us all. These tragedies

prompted us, at Ballarat Clarendon College, to stand together and reaffirm our values as a school.

To honour and respect the victims and their families, the

entire Sturt Street campus assembled on 3 April. Students

from Years 5 to 12 and staff gathered on the oval to reflect

and to hear from Head of Student Development, Dean Griffin;

School Captains Olivia Rickard, Ibrahim Al-Ansari, and Zara Cox, wearing a touch of green in honor of the Christchurch victims.

Shepherd.

Ibrahim Al-Ansari spoke of his experience as both an Iraqi

School Captain, Ibrahim Al-Ansari; and Principal, David

Over the years our school population has not only grown

in number but also in its diversity. Many collegians or their

parents were born outside Australia and have arrived from all corners of the globe, practising many different faiths. Being a member of this community is not based on the

and Kiwi, and now Australian, referring to it as “living as one

person in two worlds”. Ibrahim’s parents moved from Iraq to Christchurch in search of a safer home to raise their family.

Ibrahim was born there and later moved to Ballarat when he was 11 years old.

colour of a person’s skin, religious beliefs, socioeconomic

“We are inspired by the insistence in responding with unity to

requires individuals to value learning, to try their best, and to

that although our Ballarat community may be smaller than

simply what it means to be a decent human being.

the world becomes as lucky as we are,” he said. “Remember,

status, or family background. Membership of our community

an act that was intended to divide,” Ibrahim said. He believes

understand that being respectful when dealing with others is

others, we are an extremely diverse city. “I hope that one day

“We believe that diversity is more than something to be accepted; it is something to be cherished,” said Dean

in any community, as long as you demonstrate compassion towards others, you can live anywhere with anyone.”

Griffin on that day. He believes that a world without diversity

David Shepherd concluded the assembly by reaffirming

encourage exposure to different cultures and beliefs, which

humanity, our compassion, our capacity to evolve and grow

keeps us curious. Perhaps, most importantly, it keeps us

there may be between us” he said. “At Clarendon, diversity

diminishes the opportunity for learning. At Clarendon, we

our values as a school. “What we share with others – our

Mr Griffin said “keeps us vibrant”. As he also stated, “It is what

– is far greater and far more powerful than any differences

learning.”

is an essential part of our DNA; it is a great strength of our community.”

Becoming Modern In the early decades of the 20th century, Australian women were becoming more visible in the visual arts than ever before. Increased access to art schools meant more women were able to become professional artists, showing their work and achieving exposure through publications such as the magazine Art in Australia and its sister publication The Home. Men continued to dominate the art

Although women were encouraged

were often subjected to prejudice from

considered ‘feminine’, they were able to

world in Australia and women artists their male counterparts and critics;

Norman Lindsay once described artists Thea Proctor and Margaret Preston as

"members of a lesser order of beings" . However, women became renowned for their bold and ground-breaking

use of colour, line and form and bright new approaches to the depiction of Australian themes.

It was also an era which saw many

women travelling to Europe to study

painting, sculpture and printmaking at

forward-thinking art schools in London and Paris.

As a result, they played a key role in introducing concepts such as Post Impressionism, Abstraction and

Modernism to Australian audiences.

Becoming Modern: Australian women

artists 1920-1950 is a celebration of the

tenacity and innovation of Australian

to take up artforms which were

push the boundaries of their practice by participating in en plein air painting in the Australian bush, engaging in new printmaking techniques and

trends emerging from overseas, and contributing towards the scientific

study of Australia’s flora and fauna

through the collection and depiction of specimens.

From the late 19th century, technical art

schools accepted enrolment from both sexes, giving women the opportunity to

engage in the commercial art world and to gain employment as professional

artists in the fields of fashion and design. The First World War had an undeniable impact on the artistic output of

many women, who depicted their

experience of war from the perspective of wives, mothers and volunteers. Depicting the New Woman

women artists and is drawn almost

The New Woman was a term coined

collection.

women who increasingly sought

entirely from the Art Gallery of Ballarat From Victorian ladies to modern women

Trailblazing women of the late 19th and

early 20th centuries laid the groundwork for subsequent generations of female artists.

in the late 19th century to describe

independence, education and social reform by challenging the traditional

gender roles of women in society. The

term continued to hold relevance into

the 20th century as women continued

to gain opportunities in education and

employment, and therefore to achieve independence.

Artists abroad Modernism impacted the entire Western art world by prompting a departure

from classical and traditional forms. Australia followed new movements

emerging from Europe, such as Post

Impressionism, Fauvism and Cubism, which experimented with form and

colour. Many Australian artists travelled overseas to learn from masters in their chosen field and Modernism

subsequently impacted many aspects of Australian life in the early decades of the 20th century including design, literature, architecture and fashion. A feminine aesthetic In the 19th century, the depiction of

flowers was considered an acceptable pastime for women, and it was a

tradition which continued into the 20th century. Margaret Preston

ushered the genre into a new era by painting flowers in a Modernist style

and depicting Australian flora using

Japanese-inspired woodblock printing. Building Australia The period between the two world

wars saw a noticeable change in the

depiction of the Australian landscape and society, as artists explored

concepts of tonalism, colour theory and Abstraction.

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(1) Yvonne Atkinson, To the pure, all things are pure 1936 (5) Grace Crowley, Abstract painting ca. 1950 (3) Thea Proctor, The rose 1927 (4) Eveline Syme, San Domenico, Siena 1931 (5) Hilda Rix Nicholas, The masquerader ca. 1913

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A Hotel of Art Words by Eliesha Rae. Pictures by Angela Hayward.

Considering the range of

We’d heard rumours that the Farmer’s

in Daylesford these days, you’d be

“out of town”, but it’s an easy (and

accommodation options being offered forgiven for thinking that it might be

close to impossible to do something new and unique, but publican Mitch Duncan had other ideas. Inspired by the pub’s own history and his

regular travels to the USA, Mitch came home enamored by the resurgence of American boutique motels and

determined to recreate the kitschy chic here in Western Victoria.

Cheered on by the regular weekenders at the Farmer’s Arms Hotel, who were clamouring for an accommodation

offer to compliment the unique style of the pub and bistro, Mitch teamed

up with Bowen & Kenneth, local stylists based in Daylesford and began

the descent into the black hole of

Instagram, Pinterest and inspiration

boards that lead to the conceiving of each uniquely styled Art Suite.

Curiosity piqued, The Farmer’s Arms Hotel & Art Suites is the reason we

find ourselves, on a cold Thursday in

April, heading north through Creswick, peering through a drizzly windscreen

and wondering if it would be rude to be late because we’d stopped at Le Péché Gourmand for “supplies”.

“We wanted to showcase local

Arms Hotel & Art Suites are a little bit

suppliers, another feature of our suites

pretty) ten minute stroll (once you

local artists reading this article – please

get past the Mitre 10) especially in

Autumn, back into the town centre and cafés; quirky shopping and wine bars abounding in exactly the way you’d hope they would in a township like Daylesford.

Knowing we have a meal waiting for us at the Farmer’s Arms Bistro later that evening isn’t quite enough to

stop us completely from indulging in

Daylesford’s many libatious offerings,

but it is in the back of my mind. Perhaps an afternoon nap (a luxury that can

be afforded when sojourning solo (or

duo actually) on a Thursday) in kitschy, unique surroundings is the perfect aid to digestion before partaking in the evening meal…

is in exhibiting local artists – so any make contact with us!”

As it stands now, even with my rich

imagination, it’s hard to picture the site as Marguerite remembers it, “With the

vacant land and one very old derelict, falling down cottage, which over the years became a hangout for local

kids, doing their own kind of art – some good, some… not so good.” At the time, it was apparently a “no brainer” that

they would demolish the cottage, but once they got to planning stages, it

turned out the graffiti riddled, run down teenagers’ hangout had a heritage

listing – hence, the loving restoration,

with reclaimed floorboards throughout, and tasteful modern amenities as the centerpiece of the Art Suites.

The devil is in the detail at the Farmer’s

The major draw of the location though,

baroque patterned carpet to the fresh

running pub in Daylesford, “stumbling

Arms Hotel & Art Suites, from the

flowers, branded Ryner glassware, L’Occitane toiletries and careful

selection of local treats. Marguerite

Thomas, effervescent Motel Manager

extraordinaire describes how important each small touch was in the creation of the suites.

of course, is the oldest continually distance” across the street. The

Farmer’s Arms pub is obviously the

Motel’s namesake and we are assured

that Motel guests inevitably “make their way over to the pub at some point during their stay.”

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Unluckily for us, we weren’t there

The food is classic pub fare, with it’s

The suites are also often booked out by

again I’m forced to shelve my lifelong

Chris Timmins and his team love to

factor never lost on today’s bride.

for Friday night locals’ night – and

ambition of winning a Meat Tray raffle. Why me?

Anyway, alas – it’s still Thursday, but it’s

6pm and the place is packed with what

own Daylesford flavour. Head Chef

experiment and with an abundance of local produce, delivering a seasonal menu is all part and parcel of the

The extensive wine list (on top of the

lights are low, the décor is Daylesford

– how did you think I knew about the

kitsch, and apparently it’s going to take 45 minutes to get a table… for mere

mortals that is – our ever bubbly host

Marguerite has a solid understanding of press perks, but also a wink and

promise that no-one is going thirsty while they wait.

Ordering happens at the bar, I could’ve

read the thoughtfully provided menu in

the room, post nap, but I’m not that kind of girl. For me, deciding what to eat is

all part of the experience. Unfortunately the experience tonight includes a lot

of “Excuse me, sorry, oops, oh I’m sorry,

excuse me” and a decent line-up, did I mentioned the place is packed?

Check out at eleven is a welcome luxury. I know I should be at home finalising interview questions for

Farmer’s Arms experience.

appears to be a healthy mix of locals

and day-trippers. The room is red, the

wedding parties, the instagrammable

wine we brought back from town earlier Ryner glassware?) causes Marguerite’s

emphasis on the stumbling distance to

replay in my mind. “Genius,” I think, meat tray long forgotten.

Daylesford is both a destination and a hub for Central Victoria, and the

Farmer’s Arms clientele is many and varied. We certainly fit the mould of

somewhere between “young couples to mature age” and I can see basing ourselves here for a country Victoria

another article that this sojourn was

a welcome procrastination from, but

instead, I spend the morning curled up in my king sized bed, propped up on

no less than four pillows (husband has already left to go to work – that’s what happens on Fridays when you’re not a freelance writer), watching Netflix and eating chocolate freckles from Cliffy’s emporium.

Is it too early for a wine? Find out more about the Farmer’s Arts Hotel & Art Suites at

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vacay. Easy access to Maldon, Creswick, Trentham, Kyneton and Woodend, even

Bendigo and Castlemaine aren’t too out of the way as day trips.

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Honouring the Past to Secure the Future Words by Sheree Lightfoot.

Elizabeth Gilfillan

John Hawker, Patron of the Foundation, Board Members: Daina MacLeod, Robert Selkirk, Mark Schultz, Elizabeth Gilfillan and Peter Wilson.

In an unseasonably cool and wet March evening,

In this role, she worked closely with the City of Ballarat and

for the dinner launch of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens

development plans for the fernery and the construction of the

distinguished ladies and gentlemen of Ballarat are gathering Foundation at Pipers Restaurant. Its establishment continues a long history of philanthropy for the people of Ballarat. The foundation’s primary focus is to raise funds for advancing

and preserving the heritage of the gardens as a horticultural museum in support of, and in conjunction with, the City of Ballarat.

In her address to guests, Elizabeth Gilfillan; chair and founding

committee member stated: “Our heritage-significant gardens are of social importance as a reflection of civic pride and prosperity in Ballarat The correlation between nature and health simply cannot be underrated.”

As more evidence arises of the connection between good health and exposure to the outdoors, Elizabeth’s stance is a popular movement towards the improvement and preservation of green urban landscapes. At their core function, botanical gardens are institutions that hold

documented collections of living plants for the purposes of scientific research, conservation, display and education. Elizabeth’s dedication to a greener future has been

longstanding. She was a founding member of the Friends

of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, which developed from a

meeting held in the Trench Room of the Ballarat Town Hall in 1992. The group was established by passionate community

supporters and past garden curator Bob Whitehead. At that

time, Elizabeth had been following her passion of horticulture as a landscape designer and proprietor of nursery and

garden shop Gardens Delights in Buninyong whilst also raising a young family.

In 2000, Elizabeth increased her commitment to the group by joining the Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens committee and was made convenor of project development.

secured grants for projects within the gardens. These included George Longley building, which became an onsite location for the group, in 2008. Elizabeth said that “providing inspiration

and supporting the community with like-minded people was my biggest motivator.”

From the base of the George Longley building, the Friends

group continues to meet and deliver exceptional services

to the Ballarat public. The Growing Friends subgroup meets every Tuesday and opens the nursery to sell plants to the

public. The Guiding Friends subgroup organises tours through the gardens every Sunday in autumn and spring, which

are the most resplendent transitional times in the garden.

The Guiding Friends also host many educational programs.

The History subgroup continues its work of researching and

archiving the history of the gardens from public and private

records. The BotaniKIDS program is very popular with Ballarat young families. It consists of monthly playgroups, where

children can embrace the gardens through exploration,

nature crafts and activities, and finishes with a morning tea. In October 2018, Elizabeth initiated the establishment of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Foundation Limited as a public ancillary fund. She formed a board of trustees and the

foundation was registered as deductible gift recipient charity. This status enables the community to continue to contribute to the long-term benefit of the gardens through donations

and bequests. The most recent and significant public gift to the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens has been the

original gatekeeper’s cottage. A further donation of $40,000 has enabled the cottage to be relocated to its current

position in the gardens. The foundation is currently supporting the City of Ballarat in the refurbishment of the fernery and the fit-out of the gatekeeper’s cottage, which has been

earmarked as the future headquarters for BotaniKIDS and the education centre.

Wholefood Simply Recipe by Bianca. Pictures Supplied. Bianca from Wholefood Simply is a mum of three and now calls Ballarat home after moving here from Sydney.

In between the everyday juggles, Bianca loves re-creating

traditional treats and sweets to suit her wholefood way and

uses her website and social media platforms as forums to share the quick-and-easy recipes.

Keeping her ingredients and methods simple but never

compromising on taste, Bianca will now be sharing some of her favourite recipes with us here at Uncover Magazine!

Bianca’s new book, Wholefood Simply: Natural Indulgence, is available now at Collins Booksellers on Lydiard and online.

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New Zealand Words by Bek Bailey.

Getting behind the wheel, cruising through breathtaking scenery, pit-stopping whenever you want to ... nothing quite encapsulates freedom like a road trip, and if you’re wondering where your next road adventure should be, we have the answer: New Zealand! With sublime forests, ancient rock formations and spectacular mountains, it’s perfect for scenic drives.

Photo by Casey Horner on Unsplash

Bek, Peter, Emma (12) and Adrian (10)

You have to book on a guided tour,

best in April when they took a two-week

finishes at the Green Dragon Inn for a

Bailey experienced New Zealand at its self-drive holiday there.

North Island Bay of Islands–- Paihia We left Auckland early in the morning

and drove to Paihia via Waipoua Forest to take a look at the kauri trees. Their height and girth is amazing – the

children, when told we were going to look at trees, weren’t all that thrilled,

but were more than impressed when

we took the short walks to see the Four Sisters, Tane Mahuta and Te Matua

Ngahere. From there we drove east to

Paihia. The drive was easy and scenic. Paihia was our base for the next two

which runs for around two hours and

beer/cider or non-alcoholic beverage. It was very busy when we did it, and I

would definitely recommend to anyone that they pre-book their tickets as you

wouldn’t want to get all the way out to

the middle of nowhere only to find you couldn’t get on a tour!

After an hour’s drive from Hobbiton, we arrived in Rotorua. Rotorua Yes, it smells, but not all the time! Arriving bright and early, we took

ourselves to Hell’s Gate Geothermal

Park. There are many different pools, smells and formations here.

Interislander Ferry – Wellington to Picton

As we were visiting both the North

and South islands, we travelled on

the interislander ferry that connects the two islands. There are several

crossings a day between Wellington

(North) and Picton (South) across Cook Strait. Taking Nicole’s, from Holiday and Cruise Centre's advice, we left our hire car at the ferry terminal in Wellington, checked our bags and boarded on

foot. When we left Wellington, it was a

little rough on Cook Strait, but when we entered Queen Charlotte Sound, it was all smooth sailing and very beautiful. Once in Picton, we disembarked and

made our way to the car hire office and collected a new hire car for use on the South Island.

nights. It’s a small, seaside town with

There are also various spa facilities but

relaxing sitting on our balcony at the

pools. Some of us (me) found them

Islands..

leave because of the smell! I would

Recommend – Hole in the rock dolphin

parks, but I was promptly outvoted.

the long route from the ferry terminal

The Redwoods Treewalk is about five

Springs. It was a long and winding

plenty of restaurants. It was quite

we chose to just walk around the hot

end of the day, looking over the Bay of

infinitely interesting, others wanted to

Hanmer Springs

have enjoyed going to more thermal

Due to a road closure, we had to take

cruise and Darryl’s dinner cruise.

Waitomo and Hobbiton

kilometres from the centre of Rotorua.

We hadn’t originally planned on visiting

It’s a 700 m walk along 28 bridges and

going and I’m glad she did. I did warn

At night we took the Nightlights Tour, the

there would be a lot of driving that

lanterns (up to 2.5 m tall) and 40 slowly

and drove to Waitomo, having already

peaceful and amazing. Both the kids

Caves tour and the Ruakuri Cave tour.

recommend taking this walk either in

glow-worms from the boat towards

A highlight for the kids was Skyline

Hobbiton; however, Emma talked us into

27 decks suspended amongst the trees.

them all that if we did visit Hobbiton,

forest is gently lit with 30 giant wooden

day. We left very early from Auckland

changing colour spots. It was quiet,

booked the Waitomo Glow-worm

and the adults loved it and I definitely

Both were amazing. Looking up at the

the day or at night or both like we did.

the end of the tour was like looking up

South Island

at Picton to our next stop at Hanmer

drive but very scenic and picturesque. That evening we visited the Hanmer

Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. There were a variety of pools with different

temperatures, including sulphur pools. It was freezing out of the pools but so warm in the pools themselves.

I’d definitely like to return to Hanmer

Springs and spend a few more days there.

Queenstown

Rotorua. After catching the gondola

There was certainly no shortage of

riding the luge. There were several

not being the ski season when we were

were loads of fun.

Earnslaw, went on a KJet jet boat up

to our guide.

After we had finished, we enjoyed

Queenstown for more luge rides. Emma

After the Waitomo caves, it was back

restaurant – so much food, so many

into the night sky. The Ruakuri tour was

amazing from the moment we entered the man-made tunnel entrance. We

saw more glow-worms and even got

close to some for a better look, thanks

into the car for a drive to Hobbiton,

which was the location for the filming

of both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series and features the Hobbit holes used in the movies.

to the top, we spent quite some time

things to do in Queenstown despite it

tracks of varying speeds, all of which

there. We took a lake cruise on the TSS

a buffet dinner at the Stratosphere

choices, all of them delicious! I would also recommend booking this in advance as it was quite busy.

the Shotover River, and visited Skyline

had seen the paragliders coming down over Queenstown and was adamant that she was going to do it. And do it

she did. We watched her come down – slowly twisting and spinning and loving

every second of it. This was the highlight of her NZ holiday.

Milford Sound Overnight Cruise The overnight cruise on Milford Sound was a huge highlight of the trip for all

of us, which we had booked on Nicole’s recommendation. The coach transfers

from Queenstown gave us a break from driving and the coach was comfortable with large windows so you could take in the scenery. The driver provided

us with interesting and informative

commentary on the way there. We

made a number of stops – toilet breaks, lunch break and sightseeing stops/

quick walks – which broke the journey up for us.

The scenery was wonderful and

also included a drive through the 1.2-kilometre, one-lane Homer

Tunnel. Once on the boat, we all (60 passengers plus staff) gathered in

the dining room for a safety briefing

before we were given the keys to our cabins. Some cabins had twin beds;

I’d happily take the coach again as it was so easy. I look forward one day

to going back and doing the Doubtful Sound overnight cruise! Driving in New Zealand There were some days with lots of driving, much of it on curving and

winding roads. I didn’t mind that too much, though, as the scenery was

all gorgeous. Even the children didn’t

mind being in the car. I would suggest, however, that you allow extra time to

get to places – distances in NZ take a

little longer to drive than they do on our flat, straight roads in Australia. I’d also

recommend hiring a GPS from the car

hire company. We relied on our phones for navigation on the North Island but had a GPS on the South Island. It was

much easier and we didn’t have to rely on phone coverage as much. Rail Journeys

others had double beds – all had

Nicole had suggested that we leave our

departed later in the day, there were

TranzAlpine train to Christchurch, where

ours. The cliffs of the Sound were

to Australia. The journey was lovely; it

sense of scale. We travelled briefly out

the journey but the scenery was still

Sound. Waterfalls, birds and seals were

8.5-kilometre Otira Tunnel, the weather

mountains were majestic as they rose

spectacular! This journey is a must-do.

ensuite bathrooms. When the cruise

hire car in Greymouth and catch the

very few boats on the water besides

we were departing from to fly back

breathtaking – so big that you lost all

was raining and misty for about half

into the Tasman Sea then back into the

amazing. After we passed through the

the sights we saw that afternoon. The

cleared and the view was even more

into the sky, often shrouded in cloud.

We also travelled the Taieri Gorge

Once we arrived in the cove where we

Railway on a train from Dunedin

had the option to go kayaking or travel

rail journey negotiates the winding

food was delicious and plentiful and

across numerous bridges, including

Breakfast was early and when we set

second-largest wrought-iron structure

one of the few vessels on the water.

we were able to enjoy the open-air

being joined by a pod of dolphins who

stopped at the tiny siding at Hindon,

of the boat for quite some time. Once

photographs and have a brief walk

driver/coach was waiting for us to take

Pukerangi, we were once again able to

were to spend the night, passengers

to the Taieri Gorge. This four-hour

on a motorised aluminium boat. The

gorge, travels through 10 tunnels and

everything was very well organised.

the famous Wingatui Viaduct – the

sail back to the port, again, we were

in operation in the world. On this train

One of the highlights of the cruise was

platforms, too. During the trip the train

swam around us and surfed at the bow

where everyone disembarked to take

we arrived back at the port, the same

around. At the turnaround point at

us back to Queenstown.

disembark and watch while the engine was detached and reattached to the other end of the train.

Franz Josef The week before we were to depart Australia, Nicole advised that a

torrential downpour and subsequent

flooded river had destroyed the Waiko Bridge at Franz Josef, closing access from Queenstown, with the bridge

having to be rebuilt. We flew out of

Australia, knowing that if the bridge

wasn’t completed in time that Nicole

would change our arrangements, which

would, unfortunately, result in us missing out on landing on the Franz Josef and

Fox glaciers and taking the rail journey from Greymouth to Christchurch.

Amazingly, they had the bridge rebuilt in record time and our travel plans

didn’t need to be changed. The roads

between Queenstown and Franz Josef were gorgeous but you could see the damage that had been caused by

the once-in-a-century downpour. The single-lane Waiko Bridge, rebuilt with

wooden slats/planks, was all the more

impressive given the speed with which it had been replaced (they got the army in to get the job done in record time).

It made an interesting sound when we drove over it! Nicole kept in touch with me throughout our journey to update us on the progress of the rebuild,

which made our journey less stressful, knowing that she could change our

arrangements for us without it taking

time away from what we were doing. New Zealand has a multitude of great family accommodation options, with

many cabin parks, motels and hotels

available. We stayed in two-bedroom accommodation throughout the

holiday, which ranged from 3 to 5 star. Some of our favourite spots were the Settlers Inn at Hamner Springs and

Glenfern Villas at Franz Josef. The staff

were so helpful and friendly and made our stay much more pleasant.

Thanks to Nicole and the team at the

Holiday and Cruise Centre for making our trip a memorable one.

Dancing with Our Stars Words by Ricci McGreevy.

Shelley Ross is the one of the masterminds behind Ballaratâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest offering to the entertainment calendar, Dancing with Our Stars. This exciting event will take on a similar format to the vastly popular TV show, Dancing with the Stars, and will feature 10 local identities as the stars.

As an expert in all things ballroom dancing, Shelley certainly has an impressive dance card. She began dancing at nine

years of age and had turned professional by the time she was 15. After dancing in the finals of the Australian championships

at 16, Shelley began her career as a ballroom dancing teacher. She is the owner of the Dance Studio, a dance school known for being the most experienced and successful in teaching

ballroom and Latin American dancing in Ballarat for 25 years. To say that Ballarat’s stars are in safe hands really is an understatement.

Over the coming weeks, Shelley will put 10 local people through their paces and prepare them to perform at the Dancing with Our Stars gala event at the Civic Hall on Saturday 22 June. Local identities who are being fast-tracked to learn

the dances include local teacher and footy legend Shaune Moloney; real estate extraordinaire Mark Nunn; Madame

Mayor, Samantha McIntosh; Canberra Hotel owner Malcolm Roberts; chief medical officer for Ballarat Health Services

Rosemary Aldrich; Clarke Cleaner owner and personal trainer Dylan Lesock; Rotary member Robyn Upton; AFLW player Amy McDonald; IT expert George Fong; and photographer and blogger Liana Skewes.

Dancing with Our Stars is a major fundraising event for the Ballarat Foundation who will use the proceeds for those in need in Ballarat and surrounding areas. The foundation is

committed to alleviating the cycles of disadvantage that exist in our community, focusing on early childhood, youth success, food security and housing security.

Shelley says that all the dancers are doing really well so far and have committed to about two hours of training each

week. “I’m impressed with the dedication of each star, but they are probably feeling the pressure a bit as well,” she says. Each star has been matched with a trained dance partner who will support them through their dance journey.

Shelley adds, “Liana is doing really well and is practising a lot

at home. Her dance is the samba, which is very technical with lots of hip action, but she has a great sense of showmanship about her.”

Some of the other dancers have already been hit with illness

and injury, including tendon trouble, a broken toe and a rolled ankle. But Shelley says that is all part of a dancer’s life and is

just another thing the stars will have to endure along with the blisters and sore feet!

As an industry expert, Shelley already knows all about the

pressures of dancing with her wealth of experience over the years in shows and competitions. A few of her own dancers,

including her daughter, Abbey, have participated on Dancing

with the Star's. Abbey danced with Chris Hemsworth in Season 6 and in its most recent incarnation, studio teacher Jared

danced with Olympia Valance. Several of Shelley’s students

have also won competitions at national level. “I always have a huge sense of pride when my students achieve; it is the best thing about teaching,” she says.

Shelley understands that the gala night put on by the Ballarat Foundation is a fundraising event and sees it as part of her responsibility to help raise as much money as possible.

Winners will be chosen through the people’s choice award and voting has already begun. George Fong has led the

charge from the outset, with Malcolm Roberts and Robyn Upton close behind.

While the stars battle it out with the votes, Shelley is not

sure who will be crowned winner on the dance floor. She

comments: “You never know how someone is going to perform on the night. Some people really excel on the big floor once

the adrenaline starts pumping; you just have no idea what is going to happen.” In any case, Shelley hopes that the night

will be a huge success. “I hope that the stars have a blast on

the dance floor. The dancers set the mood for everyone else;

if they are enjoying themselves, the audience will feed off that excitement.”

A lot of thought has been put into the structure of the night,

including the choreography and the music to set the tone and mood for the night. As Shelley explains, “every dance has its

role to play on the night. The first dancers will come out with

a bang, then each dance will work through different emotions and build a story right through till the end.”

Shelley Ross’s knowledge and experience in ballroom

dancing will ensure that Dancing with Our Stars will be a

spectacular night. To vote for your favourite star or to book

tickets to the gala night, visit www.ballaratfoundation.org.au.

A Day Trip to Beaufort Words by Lisa and Lucy.

This quaint goldrush town continues to celebrate its riches in a vast and unexpected manner.

Beginning with a necessary coffee hit from local café

Pyrenees Pantry, we polish off our lattés and stroll onwards to the delightfully named Magnolias Wine Bar and Café.

Providing a much-appreciated service for the locals, this new establishment has quickly become a refuge for late-night cheese and wine bingeing, (which is one of our favourite pastimes).

After an early-morning tipple (when in Rome), we stumble upon an unassuming brick façade that houses a rather

remarkable secret. Margaret is the owner of Beaufort’s hidden

Imperial Egg Gallery, which has a treasure trove of fascinating finds dating back over 60 years. We fall in love with the stories behind this astonishing collection. Our standout? Humphrey Bogart’s mother’s miniature set contained in an egg.

Like in any self-respecting small town, we were chuffed to

discover the local Art Trax Gallery, which adjoins the town’s

railway station. Enjoying a relaxed wander through, we learn of the rather large Pyrenees art exhibition that is held in Beaufort every June. A must-see, by all accounts!

We take five in the lush, green surrounds of the memorial

garden. A hamper of home-baked treats from the Pyrenees

Pantry provides the perfect picnic requirements for refuelling. Located a short distance away, we are pleasantly surprised to discover a repurposed church filled to the brim with Christmas goods. (Note to self – Santa hasn’t left the building!)

Our next stop reveals itself as a complete craft cottage

The Lake Goldsmith Goods Shed Museum is an important historical base that brings the past to life in a large shed on the edge of town. We take a quick tour through the

assortment of vintage collectables. A part of this living

museum is also the highly acclaimed Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally, which takes place in May and November each year. It

has become a huge affair that attracts thousands of tourists. A short drive out of town and we are in the natural

wonderland of Cave Hill Creek. It has a well-established

camping facility, and the grounds also boast comfortable “glamping” provisions to cater for the full spectrum of

accommodation needs. The bushland surrounds provide the perfect tranquil retreat.

The last stop on our day tour through this remarkable region is at the captivating Eurambeen homestead. A large tree trunk imposes itself on the car park as a stark natural sculpture, which is an Instagrammer’s dream.

Jane, from Mountainside Wines, meets us on the grounds and we soon gather in the gallery cellar for an afternoon of wine tasting. We can deal!

Sarah Beaumont, the owner of Eurambeen, escorts us through the Edna Walling-designed gardens and shares elements of the property’s stunning transformation with us.

Buzzing from the enormity of the day, we head home after our visit with Sarah.

tucked behind a weatherboard frontage. Renée, the talented

Lisa and Lucy were guests of the Beaufort Progress

quilts to suit all tastes. She is a regular at expos and a prize-

their warm hospitality on the day.

owner, dyes her own threads and creates the most exquisite

winning crafter, and her store contains the complete package for a quilt-making lover’s paradise.

Surely we have nearly seen it all at this point? Not even close!

Association. A special thank you to Liza and Heather for

For highlights of

this day, check out @uncovervic on Instagram.

Quirky fact: The creator of Vegemite, Cyril

Callister, was born

nearby and spent a

chunk of his childhood growing up on the

outskirts of Beaufort. His humble family abode remains there to this Photo by Peter Kervarec

day.

The full list of our adventures is as follows: 1. Pyrenees Pantry 2. Magnolias Wine Bar and Café

3. Michael Unwin

Winery – Cellar Door

4. The Imperial Egg Gallery

5. Art Trax Gallery 6. Beaufort Lake 7. Beaufort Christmas

Shop, Gifts and Café

8. Renée’s Craft Cottage

9. Memorial Garden 10. Goods Shed Museum 11. The Vegemite Sign 12. Cave Hill Creek –

accommodation/ wedding location

13. Eurambeen Historic Homestead with

Mountainside Wines To see more about Beaufort, visit the @visitbeautfort

instagram page.

Photo by Peter Kervarec

Courtney & Daniel A Ballarat love story and a destination wedding. 17.11.18 Photography: Charlotte Kiri Photography Location: The Winehouse, Queenstown, New Zealand

How did you meet? We met in Primary School 20 years ago and became

childhood sweethearts. We lost touch when I moved away

with my family; however, we found each other 10 years later and have been together ever since. Tell us about the proposal. In late 2017, Daniel booked a spontaneous trip to Queenstown in New Zealand. We had a helicopter trip booked; however;

due to the bad weather, it was unsafe to land at our chosen location. The pilot offered to try other routes, but Dan was

willing to wait until the next day. When we finally got into the air again, we flew over Queenstown, past the Remarkables,

and landed on a mountain near a waterfall that overlooked

Glenorchy. The views were so breathtaking; we walked to the very edge and Dan got down on one knee. And to top it off, our pilot was waiting for us, to pop the champagne!

Okay, we want all the details. Tell us about your day My day started with champagne and being with my closest

organised? Any hiccups?

friends and family in our Airbnb that overlooked beautiful Lake

Planning started the day we got engaged. We are originally

the morning while we had our hair and makeup done in the

where we would have wanted to get married, our loved ones

Wakatipu in Queenstown. My loved ones supported me in Airbnb.

I remember being a nervous wreck; fortunately, rescue remedy spray fixed that.

Initially, the weather was looking ominous, but the day magically turned into a beautiful 25-degree day in Queenstown.

I travelled to the wedding venue with my father as he was to walk me down the aisle as part of a surprisingly emotional ceremony that I’ll never forget.

After the ceremony, we took the time to get some beautiful

photos taken with all of our family and friends. Having a small guest list was amazing for our wedding as we didn’t need to

rush in order to be congratulated by everyone who attended. After the congratulations, we set off on a fabulous helicopter ride up to the Remarkables for our wedding photos. This

was an incredible experience and made for some amazing images.

We returned to the reception, where the food was lovely, the

speeches touching, and the music fun. We danced the night away and made memories we will never forget.

When did planning begin? What was the hardest thing to get

from Sydney and moved to Ballarat six years ago. No matter would have had to travel, so we were set on having a small, intimate wedding in a unique location.

We loved our trip to Queenstown so much that we had to

come back and bring everyone else with us! We booked to

see venues the next day after Dan proposed. There weren’t really any hiccups; however, maintaining a small guest list

was the toughest decision. We decided not to have a bridal party and only invite our closest family and friends.

You would think having a destination wedding would reduce numbers; however, everyone loves a holiday.

Where did you draw inspiration from? Where would you direct future brides?

It was just something I always had in my head that I didn’t

want to do what was trending at the time. I wanted the style

to be elegant and timeless. I was just wanted it to be beautiful. Booking everything remotely took a lot of research; however, I found all unique suppliers through blogs and Instagram. Wild Hearts Wedding Fairs NZ and the Together journal were my “go-tos”.

Describe the elements of your day and how you went about it all.

Photography: Charlotte Kiri Photography I took a chance on Charlotte because she hadn’t been a

photographer for long and was very affordable. Despite the

Flowers: The Flower Room I found the Flower Room on Instagram. The flower trends

changed so many times throughout our year of planning;

however, I made a quick decision based on my vision board that I had saved and sent it to the florist to work with.

very few shoots she had on her portfolio, she blew me away,

What was the most memorable moment of your wedding

Venue: The Winehouse

I would say getting in the helicopter just after saying our vows

and I didn’t think twice. Best decision I made.

The Winehouse was unbelievable. As soon as we walked in, we knew we had to book it. I think it was the waterfall in the

day?

and looking down at our loved ones waving up at us as we flew off to our photo location on top of a mountain.

backdrop that made it beyond perfect.

If you could, would you change anything about your day?

Wedding gown: St Patrick

When we landed on the mountain for our photoshoot, there

I booked in Armadale, Melbourne, after a friend’s

recommendation, and because I’m not much of a shopper, I only tried on three dresses before I chose this one. Funnily enough, I made the decision with my mum and sister via

was a 2000 m drop behind us on the rock that we were

standing on. I knew that if I tripped, it would end badly, so I had to take my shoes off to feel a bit grounded. So, in hindsight, I probably would have brought flats for that moment.

Facetime. Leading up to my final fittings, my mum flew down

What is your biggest tip for couples who are planning their

Music: String trio and acoustic trio Freefall

If you choose to do a destination wedding, I recommend

for the final alterations.

I only ever envisioned walking down the aisle to strings playing Pachelbel’s canon and it was difficult to find musicians who

could play classical and modern songs. I had an acoustic duo play during pre-reception drinks. After our first dance, we also

big day?

creating a free website on theknot.com. This is handy if you

have any additional information for guests and it means you

don’t have to flood your invitation with every detail. Guests can also RSVP on the site and for multiple events. It’s so easy!

had a DJ because we love RnB.

Winter Reading The Parisian by Isabella Hammad The Parisian is set in an interesting period

His father is a wealthy textile merchant

World War I, and in Palestine after the old

studies will mean nothing in the next phase

in France, right before the outbreak of

Ottoman Empire had been carved up by the victors.

It is a piece of historical fiction set in a

time and place that you don’t frequently

read about. In 1914, Midhat Kamal is sent to France to study medicine by his father. He goes because it is his duty, and he makes the most of it, throwing himself into his

studies and making friends among the

French. He even falls in love in France – both with a woman and the country.

When the war is over, he returns to Nablus – a town in Ottoman Palestine.

and Midhat understands that his medical of his life when, out of another sense of duty, he takes over the family clothing

business, which is pretty much a market stall. His father orders him to take a wife. The task of finding someone suitable is

handed to Midhat’s grandmother. He must now settle down to a conventional Muslim life. Meanwhile, the tensions of geopolitics are fermenting in the background and,

as the story progresses, the anger of the Palestinians becomes more apparent.

A very enjoyable and enlightening read.

Eight Lives by Susan Hurley Eight in Chinese is a lucky number. It is

They had successfully evaded Thai pirates

drug, SMB1412, developed by Vietnamese

Although David ends up growing up in

also the sum of the numbers on a new

refugee turned brilliant medical researcher David Tran. He named his new drug Eight

in the hope of inventing a drug that could essentially help broken immune systems fix themselves. Eight is also the number

of human guinea pigs that the drug was meant to be tested on, before David

decided to test the drug on himself, with

and survived a storm at sea to get there.

Melbourne, attending a good school and

university, his past is something from which he can never escape.

Five different people tell us about David,

who is already dead when the book begins. Eight Lives is a captivating thriller that will keep you engrossed until the last page.

disastrous results.

David’s story begins with a newspaper

article from 1979 reporting on his arrival with

his mother at a refugee camp in Hong Kong.

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The Sunrise Club - Lilly Hello, I’m Lilly. I’m a personal trainer and have just finished the Accelerator program at Runway! Born and bred in Ballarat, I’ve been running my own business for about three years. It started as an outdoorbased bootcamp venture, which then morphed into an online platform for women in their 40s to start or resume their fitness journey. Can you explain your business for us?

What does being in the program

Where to for Macfilly Fitness from

for people just like my mum who want

to guide, listen, and give me support

platform where people over 40 can truly

The Sunrise Club is something I created a realistic place to start their fitness

journey, where they feel cared for, are

motivated in their workouts, and want to

define what “fit enough” means to them.

and feedback on the work we were doing during the program, but also

provided information on the products of my business and other critical aspects.

Most fitness programs are geared

A range of workshops and

with a predetermined idea of what

presentations are provided that

towards people in their 20s and come fitness has to “look like”. At Sunrise, we use a web-based solution to support and encourage those over 40 to

achieve their goals, whether that’s

running five kilometres for the first time

presentations. Workshops and

range from accounting to stress

management, to tax and marketing.

The Runway team has thought of just about everything that could support

here? My major goal is to have a fitness define their own fitness.

I am currently beta-testing workouts for the Sunrise Club so that I can create a product that people love and want to

use every day! I think listening to clients is a vital part of my business.

I will be launching a full nine-week

program before Christmas. I’m also

working with the fantastic team at Tech Studio to build the website/app.

or progress your business or start-up.

I am always posting workouts and

on things you might not “like” but that

need some ideas and inspiration, be

When you first begin, it’s good to work

videos on my social media, too, so if you

really improve your business.

sure to check them out!

interviewing techniques to create

A workspace. The space is beautiful. You

What would you say to anyone

clients. It’s a simple, friendly approach

environment. It’s great to be working

Accelerator program? Get along to

place to focus.

working days to see how you like the

or carrying all the shopping in at once! We use programming that encourages sustainability and motivational

connection and relevance for our

to fitness where you can actually start to incorporate health and fitness into your life.

How did you begin in the Accelerator program? I was running the outdoor

group fitness classes here in Ballarat and felt like I wanted to do more to

help people just like Mum and my other clients. I had a passion and drive, but

it was misdirected. I knew I didn’t know everything about running my own

business, or how to build something that would be able to change people’s lives. I needed help and guidance. I wanted to learn from people who had done it before and would be able to give me feedback as well as support.

involve? A mentor. My mentor was able

have your own desk in an open-plan

considering applying for the

away from home; it really gives me a

one of Runway’s Wednesday free co-

A community. The co-working space is

excellent. You interact with a wide range

space, or do the bootcamp – it’s like a mini two-day accelerator course.

of people who can provide insight into

Ask yourself what does my business

could benefit your business.

your network, or you have an idea but

different perspectives and ideas that

The biggest takeaway from your time

in the program? Networking. You meet and get to know so many people!

need? If you need a mentor to build

just aren’t sure what to do with it, I would definitely recommend the Accelerator program.

It can’t be understated the value of

Go-to snack? Oh, at the moment, it’s

and by having the network at Runway,

– they’re a slight obsession of mine!

having people available who can help, you can ask the right people the

right questions. Knowing people is an opportunity in itself.

granny smith apples with peanut butter You can find me on social media at @

macfilly.fitness or @thesunriseclub and my website is www.macfilly.com

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What makes some people appear attractive, trustworthy or

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Subconsciously, every shape we see generates an impression,

By Face and Smile.

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personality is called morphopsychology and it does not stop with the face. The shape, colour, size and alignment of our

teeth can also make a powerful impression on the way others see us and the type of character we portray.

from cars to buildings. This has been shown to be the same

with the shape of our faces and our teeth. Thousands of years ago the Greek physician, Hippocrates, described how all

humans had one of four main temperaments, or personality types, related to the shape of their faces.

Everybody’s smile is different and, surprisingly, it’s not just

about the teeth; we smile with our mouth, our face and our soul. This is what makes smiles as individual as we are. It’s not about having a Hollywood smile but having a

confident smile. The smile is a powerful link between our

internal character and our external appearance. Up until

now, you were under their spell, unable to change how they

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A Dream Home A dream house story from a dream collaboration between Project Now’s Luke Jennings and CIQ Construction’s Owner/Builder Adrian Matherson Photography by Heath Worsley - H Studios

Location: Adrian: Between Wendouree Parade and Sturt Street, which is close to the colleges in that precinct as well as to Lake Wendouree.

Please share with us a little about your role on this project Adrian: I was the client and the builder. I’m a registered commercial and domestic builder and run my own

construction company. Although this house is our family

home, I also wanted to use it to showcase what we can do for future clients.

Luke: Project Now was engaged by a client, also a local builder, after it was found that we had designed and

completed two other equally challenging outcomes on sites within the same street.

We were entrusted to design the family home to meet a

specific client-driven brief. Pretty quickly it was understood

that the design brief and the client’s desire of a family home could not be accommodated on one single level and a second storey would be required.

Project Now also assisted with preparing the full concept

The dark stain used further allows the project to rest into

application and the detailed construction drawings.

and carefully organised fenestration combine to provide a

plans and project visualisations through to the town planning What colours/fittings/furnishings have been selected for the interior of this home?

Adrian: We have gone for a modern look; we have used

American oak timber on the exterior cladding and followed that material internally on the stairs and the featured

balustrading. We have also used stone tops and copper tapware. My sister, Victoria Matherson from Matherson

Designs, is an interior designer and came up with the colour themes and selections for the house.

Luke: Project Now has developed the exterior form, look

and materiality of the project in accordance with Council’s planning requirements.

It’s great when we as the designers have the faith and trust in our clients to deliver an interior finish that is equally as impressive as the exterior form.

How would you best describe the design of this home? Luke: The feature that stands out for this project is that it

doesn’t stand out! A key to this is the use of stained timber cladding, which resembles the colours from many of the

surrounding homes and their face brick palette. The use of the

the surrounds, belonging to its context. Materiality, siting dwelling that nestles comfortably in its setting.

Adrian: We were definitely aiming for a modern contemporary feel for the home.

Where did you source the inspiration for this design? Luke: The client came to us with the understanding that

Project Now has the skillset and experience in delivering

sophisticated contemporary design outcomes for a range of unique and challenging sites, and that was a style they

wanted to achieve. Beyond that, the site itself, along with the

layout, is what went on to inform and inspire the exterior form. Adrian: The guys at Project Now excelled in this department. I knew what I was after, and they took my brief and exceeded my expectations.

What is your favourite feature of the house and why? Adrian: I love the outside look – the combination of the

materials we have used have worked really well together. The sunken garage is also a great feature and has been instrumental in providing an uncompromised living experience on a small block of land.

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Luke: Designing a house allows an ease of combination and a level of professional trust and respect that can often only

come with time. The fact we had worked together on many

projects prior to this one ensured we had built that trust and went into the process knowing each other’s strengths and that we had a level of expectation of what the end result could be.

Adrian: I think the results speak for themselves and exemplify what happens when architects and builders work well collaboratively.

What was your biggest challenge on this build and how did you overcome it?

Adrian: Probably the sunken garage and the section that is on the boundary. There was an existing property next door, which had also been built on the boundary, which meant

we had to carry out extensive structural works to protect the neighbouring property before we could safely excavate.

Access was also challenging given that we only had access via the narrow front part of the block. We therefore had

to co-ordinate works a little differently to accommodate

the restricted access. An example of this was to install the swimming pool first before starting to build the house.

Luke: Clearly the size of the block and narrow frontage

created a problem to fit the required house on the site and

that was overcome with the sunken garage, which allowed a double-up of the usable site area.

Your top tip to people building their first home? Luke: A first home … maybe start with something less complicated! Maybe don’t write that!

For someone who is looking for a personalised or customised home, a client needs to surround themselves with the right

people – from the designers to the builders –, who are willing to help them explore and challenge their thoughts to put

ideas and new directions out there to ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved.

Adrian: Do your research, ask lots of questions, and get good advice.

How do we get in touch? Luke: Project Now is available for obligation-free consultations via appointment at our centrally located office at 214 Mair Street. Feel free to call the office to arrange a meeting on

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Differentiate or Die

By Leigh Edward from Ferndale Confectionery.

I am not a big reader of literature, in fact I don’t enjoy reading

What drives choice is the law of division, which states that

focused on the pages in front of me. I have read a total of

other segments. Computers, for instance, once were their

books at all. I have a brain that wanders, and I struggle to stay 10 books in my life, only two of which I can recall clearly. The

first, Chopper from the inside by the infamous Mark Brandon

‘Chopper’ Read, and the second ‘Differentiate or Die’ by Jack

Trout.

Whilst the mystery of Chopper Read has captivated a nation since he ruled the dark and seedy streets of Melbourne in

own category; over time, however, this category segmented into mainframes, microcomputers, PCs, laptops, notebooks and so forth. Television programming once meant network

television programming; now it, too, is broken into segments

— free to air, cable, satellite, public, and now computer based “streaming” video such as Stan and Netflix.

the late 80s & 90s, his story is certainly not one that should

And this explosion of choice has led to an entire industry

business; Jack Trout however, is a man that we should all look

a guide to Melbourne restaurants or advice on which hotel to

provide the motivation for those looking to succeed in to for advice.

What factors allow a company or product to stand out in an increasingly competitive (and global) marketplace? That’s

dedicated to helping people with their choices, whether it be

stay at. The World Wide Web has expanded this industry past long-accepted structures and strictures, handing out advice on command and fulfilling needs — any need — instantly.

a question Jack Trout has been answering for 30 years as

With so much competition, markets today are driven by

that he uses in Differentiate or Die to help readers create

that companies who don’t address every whim of the

a consultant to Fortune 500 companies. It is a question

solid strategies to place themselves and their companies

above the crowds of competitors and generate the business required to stay there.

Differentiating products today is more challenging than

at any other time in history. When our earliest ancestors

wondered, “What’s for dinner?” the answer was clear: It was

whatever the neighbourhood could run down, kill and bring

back to the cave. There was no question of “red meat or white meat?” There was only one choice; it was a simpler time.

These days, the average supermarket stocks 40,000 brand

items — or standard stocking units (SKUs) — an explosion of choice in just about every product category.

That number is a mere fraction of the estimated one million

SKUs available in America. The most interesting thing though, is that the average family gets 80 to 85 percent of its needs

from only 150 SKUs, which means there’s a good chance the other 39,850 items in the store will be mostly ignored.

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a category starts off as a single entity then breaks up into

choice; customers have so many choices that it can seem marketplace will lose business and will not survive.

But those that don’t stand out will get lost in the pack. Indeed, companies must address differentiation in three key ways: If you ignore your uniqueness and try to be everything for

everybody, you quickly undermine what makes you differentIf you ignore changes in the market, your difference can

become less importantIf you stay in the shadow of your larger competitors and never establish your “differentness,” you will always be weak

It’s an unforgiving world out there, and we haven’t seen anything yet.

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Engaging with the Food Industry from Paddock to Plate Words by Ballarat Tech School.

Experiencing the breadth of our local food industry responds

This year we trialled a three-day wine industry program with

maths) levels and encourages critical and creative thinking.

and harvesting of grapes, wine science and sensory analysis.

on many STEM (science, technology, engineering and

The Victorian government reports that “Victoria currently

accounts for approximately one-quarter of Australia’s value of agriculture and food product exports. The state produces a diverse range of produce including meat, grains, fruit and vegetables, and dairy products”. When you consider this

statement on a regional level, we are expecting to see an

increase in jobs related to the food industry and the diversity of offerings that sit across agriculture, food production,

tourism, hospitality, product exportation and quality food

experiences. In May, Plate Up Ballarat month events connect the community to vibrant, innovative and engaged local industries as they showcase the region’s local growers, producers, venues and produce.

Discovering the best of Ballarat is essential to what we do at the Ballarat Tech School (BTS) because when we share with young people the opportunities of the region, they see the

possibility of who they can be within it. Our learning programs benefit from a passionate exchange of ideas, knowledge

and expertise with local producers and innovators. Industry partners who enrich our program offering include Mitchell Harris Wine, Saltbush Kitchen and Munash Organics.

Mitchell Harris Wines that focused on viticulture; the cultivation Students visited the Blue Pyrenees vineyard and explored

the technology behind wine production. They focused on soil types and soil health and how this can affect the yield, taste

and sustainability of grapevine plants. Students were exposed to the winemaking process – from the vineyard to crushing,

fermentation and filtering. The impact of the program was in John Harris’s ability to take industry knowledge and connect the learnings to what the students were experiencing. With the pH level of soil influencing the growth and the yield of

plants, the UV-Vis machine determining the hue of wines to

categorise them by age. Students experimented with acidic and basic (alkaline) liquids to determine the accuracy of

their hypotheses. On the final program day, Mitchell Harris

ran an aroma experiment in which students were tasked with recognising the aromas of refined food ingredients such as oranges, peppers, toast, berries and truffles without the aid

of seeing the ingredient. They visited the Mitchell Harris retail store and enjoyed a meal. John is committed to educating future winemakers and providing experiences that inspire

young people interested in agriculture to consider working

in the wine industry (an option not available to him when at secondary school). Visit www.mitchellharris.com.au.

To connect to the Ballarat Tech School, contact

Sofia Fiusco, director, on 0417 469 768 or email to s.fiusco@federation.edu.au.

Entrepreneur Brigid Corcoran, owner of Saltbush Kitchen,

It’s not just what we grow but how we grow it that forms the

production and has established a bushfood product range

Organics. Munash Organics is a certified organic soil health

focuses on the use of Australian native foods in food

made locally in Ballarat. Brigid has been educating students on the impact and the opportunity that is created from

including bushfoods in the design of new Australian food products. Bushfood sits within the VCE food curriculum,

which develops students’ capabilities to understand our

Australian food culture. The program explores the history of

Australian native foods, including traditional regional foods,

and demonstrates the importance of attributing the existence of bushfoods to Aboriginal Australia, acknowledging their cultural influences, culinary knowledge and agricultural practices over thousands of years that has ensured

bushfoods can remain in our Australian food culture today. Students embrace bushfoods and get excited about the

future of the Australian food industry through the design of their very own bushfood product. Brigid’s impact through

bushfood innovation is engaging and she believes Australia’s drought-tolerant native edible plants have huge potential to

contribute to our nation’s agribusiness sector. The opportunity

to educate consumers is critical to understanding the positive impact that bushfoods can have on future food production in Australia. Brigid shares her knowledge from running a

small business as a product designer and in marketing. The

community can experience Australian bushfoods at the new Saltbush Kitchen concept store in Buninyong. Visit www.saltbushkitchen.com.au.

Tech School’s healthy soil science partnership with Munash company that focuses on how we balance the soil so that things grow naturally the way nature intended. Munash

Organics enables us to take students to “the paddock” from

within a science lab. Through our partnership we captured 5th generation farmer Ben at Powlett Hill farm sharing his farming experience.

They share their expertise through the videos we have

captured on the farm and in the design of a soil analysis tool. Students bring soil samples to BTS and undertake various

experiments to understand the makeup of the soils, including testing pH levels, determining the levels of macro nutrients,

and observing the microorganisms that live in the soil. They conclude the program day by making recommendations

for corrective soil actions that can be implemented onsite.

This program demonstrates chemical and biological science in action and encourages young people to think about the

food they are consuming and how to harvest from their own gardens. Visit munash.com.au.

The common factor shared between all the BTS programs is the ability for students to experience the key skills and

understandings of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics in real-world applications that are undertaken locally with passionate industry leaders. Regionally, we are serving up the goods!

Replas Words Heather Armstrong. Pictures by Angela Hayward.

Look around. Plastic is part of our lives – a big part. It is easy to see why: it’s convenient, cheap and durable – too durable as it turns out. Plastic has now become a huge global environmental problem. Replas is one company working towards a solution. In 1991, Australian Recycling Technologies (ART) and Repeat

Plastics shared a passion for the environment. Dismayed by the amount of household plastic waste going needlessly to

landfill, both companies developed the technology to recycle this waste material.

Repeat Plastics specialised in the collection of post-industrial

can be recycled to make new plastic products. Recycled

plastic is resistant to termites, microorganisms and moisture, and will never split, rot, crack or need painting.

Through the REDcycle program, Replas is proud to partner

with companies, such as Coles and Woolworths, who have taken responsibility for the plastic waste they generate.

waste while ART concentrated on material collected from

The soft plastic material collected through the program can

prestigious award for environmental excellence in Australia.

outdoor use in the community.

the kerbside, receiving the Banksia Award in 1992 – the most These two companies joined forces and their shared vision resulted in the formation of Replas Australia.

Kelvin Agg, Victoria’s territory manager, sheds some light on this innovative company. What does Replas do? Replas’s unique ability to mix different plastic polymers together has resulted in a range of over 200 colourful

products. Recycled plastic products are low maintenance

and long lasting and are an ethical alternative to the use of

traditional materials. They are made from plastic waste that previously would have ended up in landfill.

The process is environmentally efficient, only using

approximately 25 per cent of the power that it takes to make

virgin plastic. Replas does not wash the plastic, so there is no water used, and it only adds colour and UV stabiliser to its products at a rate of roughly 2 per cent.

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Plastic products that are at the end of their life or damaged

be recycled by Replas and turned into products designed for Who buys the products? Mainly councils and local government agencies. The

procurement of such products can benefit both their waste management and asset management departments.

Councils can influence how communities can incorporate

recycled products into their projects and local infrastructure, but a common challenge is to break down the traditional

barriers and look to incorporate more progressive materials and products into their asset procurement.

If the demand for recycled plastic products were to cease,

the “recycling process” would not be closed off; however, the model would remain lineal, which is a highly unsustainable practice. Without the procurement of recycled products

closing the loop within a circular economy, all the plastic

waste diverted from local landfill would become someone else’s problem.

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What is a circular economy?

Five top tips for successful recycling

The traditional linear economy – the make, use and dispose

economy or the “throwaway” society – is inefficient and has

many negative impacts on the environment. We also live on a planet that has limited resources.

The alternative is the circular economy.

Understand what a “recycled plastic product” represents. Currently, composite (wood plastic composite) products that don’t have the same “environmental” solution are considered recycled plastic even though they contain

organism to another. But a linear economy ignores this law

other materials.

from being thrown away.

Practise the R’s – reduce, re-use, recycle.

The best way to do that is to reduce consumption or design

Be aware of the deteriorated products you see within

out waste before it is created. By re-using or recycling

products or their component parts, we keep resources in the This approach creates a continuous cycle and capitalises on

the fact that the longer an item is in use, the more value (and

return on investment) that can be extracted from it. The cycle is restorative and regenerative by design.

How can people assist in the circular economy in their dayto-day lives?

In relation to plastics, the REDcycle program is a great way

to divert soft plastics from landfill by depositing them at your local Woolworths or Coles store – but do this only once the other R’s have been exhausted (Reduce, Re-use, Recycle).

your community that could be replaced with recycled plastic to ensure a greater than 40-year lifespan that

productive economy.

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purchasing to ensure they are progressively moving towards a circular economy.

Nature recycles everything – nutrients flow from one living

of nature. In a circular economy, the aim is to keep materials

Find out which recycled products your council is

won’t incur additional maintenance costs from your local council. 5.

Closing the loop on our recycling (collection and sorting) by purchasing recycled plastic products is a proven way to a sustainable future – treat our waste as a resource

and support companies that are providing solutions for the benefit of our environment.

To find out more, visit Replas' website www.replas.com.au.

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Behind the Business It is often remarked â&#x20AC;&#x153;it is nice to put a face to a name.â&#x20AC;? Over the following pages we get to know some of the local identities behind a few wellestablished businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in our community.

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Dr. Russell Dalton From Ballarat IVF

Tell us about a typical workday in your life. I tend to have long working days. I usually start around 7:30

What moment in your career are you the proudest of thus far?

am, either visiting my patients in hospital who are enjoying

There have been two moments, really. The first one was the

collections for women undergoing IVF treatment.

and commitment, and I’m proud of the fact that this clinic

their new baby or recovering from surgery. I also perform egg I then see patients in the OGB/Ballarat IVF consulting rooms and perform laparoscopic surgery for women on some afternoons. A few times per week I have the pleasure of attending the birth of a baby, which continues to be a

fantastic experience to share with my patients. I then finish

off the day catching up with paperwork, emails and research reviews. I then love to get home to see Margaret and our dogs.

What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received? My father owned and ran a small business in Geelong and

he influenced my approach to service provision. There were two perspectives he lived by in business: first, work out what you are good at and do a lot of it – don’t try to be an expert on everything; second, the secret to success in business

establishment of Ballarat IVF in 2002. This took a lot of courage is still the only full-time IVF service that operates outside

metropolitan Melbourne. To be able to provide IVF and other

fertility services in Ballarat is still very exciting, and our service has expanded to include Warrnambool, Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Castlemaine and Kyneton. We have also recently

commenced public hospital egg collections in Maryborough, which is a first for any part of regional Victoria.

The second moment was when Michael Bardsley joined me

in 2006 to form our practice, OGB. I have known Michael for 25 years, and we work very well together. We share many similar views on how high-quality women’s health care should be provided and are proud of our practice and all the people who contribute to the service we provide. Ideal Sunday?

and service provision is to surround yourself with really good

My wife and I take the dogs for a walk, read the Sunday

important in my career.

the MCG. To finish off, we have dinner with our sons and their

people. Each of these pieces of advice has been extremely

newspapers, then head off to Melbourne to watch the Cats at partners and get ready for the busy week ahead.

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Gavin Nash From Nashish Marketing and Design

Please describe your role in your own words I am a marketer and graphic designer, and along with the other guys at Nashish, we create brands and use lots of

different ways to market those brands to our target audience. We work with businesses from retail to real estate, corporate to community groups and everyone in between. The best

thing about being a designer in a small agency in a town like Ballarat is the diversity. You are never doing the same thing

has completely changed about five times in the past 20

years. So, if you don’t keep up, you can no longer offer the

service. I am currently undertaking exams and studying with Google to become a registered Google Ads provider. It’s a

task that isn’t easy, but it’s enjoyable to find out what is out

there and what is constantly changing in the world of digital marketing.

two days in a row – it’s more like two hours in a row!

What are you working on right now?

We design logos, brochures and websites; edit films

We are currently working on a brand and associated

campaigns; and manage social media accounts. We even

for the Macneil Group. It involves researching the area, its

and video; undertake email marketing and Google Ads handle illustration and photography.

What do you like about your job? What’s your favorite part? I have always liked being creative and making a living out of it. I truly love it. It’s often hard to find a career that you enjoy

and pays the bills as well, so I’ve been fortunate. I especially enjoy the longer-term relationships I have with my clients – some have been working with me for over 20 years!

What challenges does your job present you with? What lessons are you still learning?

I love the challenge of keeping up with technology and advancements in my industry.

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For example, the process for designing and building a website

promotional materials for a new residential land subdivision flora and fauna and key landmarks to come up with an idea

for a name and images/icons that could be used in the logo for the development. This is an interesting part of being a

designer – the idea phase and then the creative phase using different colours and fonts. Go-to workday lunch? Cafe Europa in Sturt Street. Kath and the tribe there are

super friendly, the coffee is awesome, and they always have something gluten free for me to eat! The peanut cookies

are my favourite. It’s also a chilled atmosphere if we need to

catch up with a client there. Plus, on weekends I can take my two kelpies, sit out the front and enjoy the sun!

Sarah Emmanuel From Sanctuary Day Spa

Please describe your role in your own words I am the owner/operator of Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa. I work “in spa” four days a week. Being a qualified beauty therapist and having grown up as a therapist in the spa environment, I wear so many different hats at work –

manager, receptionist, trainer, human resources, bookkeeper and accountant, and, occasionally, I do treat my own longterm clients.

Tell us about a typical workday in your life. I am usually rushing into work with coffee in hand right on 9

am after struggling to get Miss Four to kinder. I meet and greet all our clients, answer the phones and make appointments.

I like to ensure the therapists are well prepared and feel fully supported throughout the day, so I assist them as much as possible. In between all the day-to-day operations, I do the

payroll, bookwork, ordering, invoicing, and marketing. It makes for a busy day, but I try to get as much done while I’m at work so that I can focus on being a mum and wife at home.

What do you like about your job? What’s your favorite part? I love the environment I work in. It’s quite relaxed and stress free. My team is amazing and make my work so enjoyable.

I love seeing the difference we can make to a client’s life and how relaxed and happy they are when they leave.

What moment in your career are you the proudest of so far? In May last year, we were finally able to move into our brandnew spa facility. It had been a project I had been working on behind the scenes for at least four years. I remember being pregnant and feeling people doubted my ability to be a

mum and undertake such a huge project at the same time. I

came up against several “road blocks” but continued to push through and fought for my dream. To open the doors of what I believe is truly the best day spa facility, and knowing it was mine, was overwhelmingly the proudest career moment I have had to date. Ideal Sunday? Gosh, I’d love to think there could be a sleep-in but,

unfortunately, a combination of Miss Four bouncing around

and a restless cat have me awake by 7 am. I’ve been hitting

the gym lately before a lazy breakfast with the family, a trip to the shops, and some meal planning for the week ahead. With Sunday my only “off” day, I try to switch off from work and be as present as possible at home.

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Margie Hyde From Catalyst Health

Please describe your role in your own words

What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

I am a degree-qualified clinical nutritionist and Ultra Lite

Get a mentor! Having a professional mentor has helped me

Tell us about a typical workday in your life

What moment in your career are you the proudest of thus

weight management practitioner.

First things first, I get to work and create a welcoming

environment in my clinic room, let some beautiful sunlight in, set up my desk and computer, and prepare for clients.

I then begin to see the clients, creating a plan with them to renew their health through dietary changes based on my

“case-taking”. These changes are sometimes determined

by hair-testing of foods, other pathology, a physical exam or

balancing nutrient deficiencies with high-quality practitioner-

far?

I can’t go past my graduation day! Studying part time in my 40s, it took twice as long to complete my degree compared

to the school leavers who were studying full time. My studies involved constant commuting, staying up late and missing

out on many fun weekends whilst being buried in the books. However, I’m quite proud of what I have achieved as well as connecting with Catalyst to be their nutritionist!

brand supplements.

What are you working on right now?

In between time is spent creating treatment plans for

Building up a professional reputation in my new role as the

conditions and resources. Ultra Lite clients continue to arrive

being highly regarded in my field.

future appointments or researching products, health

throughout the day, where we review their progress, weight and measurements while they are on the five- or 10-week ketogenic program and address any areas of concern.

Gaining weight is easy! Losing weight is a mental game, not

just diet related, and providing the right tools and mindset is a key to success.

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be a more thorough, investigative healer.

nutritionist at Catalyst Nutrition, making myself known, and Ideal Sunday?

Brunch at a local café, home to walk the dog and the pet pig on our beautiful Mt Cole acreage, gardening or catching up with the two cutest grandchildren in the world and relaxing with family.

Mr. Ian Holten Founder of Australian Skin Face Body plastic surgery, skin and laser clinics.

Please describe your role My role is all about delivering safe and excellent results in plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. I believe in providing honest opinions, based on a patient’s specific

No other surgical team would perform the required surgeries, so we brought her to Geelong. Over a period of several years and many procedures, we managed to give her back her independence and confidence.

needs, to help achieve natural and realistic results.

What are you working on right now?

To complement the plastic surgery side of the business,

Even though I am a surgeon, I also work on non-surgical ways

in Geelong, Warrnambool, Horsham and Ballarat.

sculpting machine has just been purchased for the skin

I established Australian Skin Face Body skin and laser clinics Offering surgical and non-surgical treatments under the one roof, the team of surgeons, GPs, nurses and dermal clinicians take a holistic approach to skin health and rejuvenation.

With a strong interest in the area of skin cancer, I also lead a

team of GPs who are highly trained in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.

What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received? With a career spanning over 20 years, it’s simple, really – the more you put in, the more you get out!

What moment in your career are you the proudest of so far? The work that I and others performed on a young Vietnamese girl with severe burns.

to improve peoples' appearances. For example, a body-

and laser clinics. Already very popular, truSculpt® iD is a fat

reduction treatment using advanced technology. It’s the next evolution in fat busting, delivering personalised results in as little as one treatment. This has created a great alternative to surgery for my patients that are looking to shrink select

pockets of fat and, immediately after the treatment, be able to return to their normal activities and exercise.

Our team prides itself on continual training and education to give patients the most up-to-date information in the

aesthetics industry. I believe in science-based technologies,

and I am always on the lookout for and, willing to invest in, the latest, innovative medical-grade lasers. New equipment is

always trialled and is not purchased unless the entire team is pleased with the results.

Guilty pleasure song? Always any Abba song.

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Martin Zumstein From RACV Goldfields Resort

Please describe your role in your own words

What do you like about your job? What’s your favorite part?

My role at RACV Goldfields Resort is to lead our resort forward

I love watching us grow each day. Since I joined RACV

the Goldfields Resort in November 2015 and ever since, the

business, rolled out some great new initiatives and have

as the RACV leisure offering continues to grow. RACV acquired resort has been a growing destination for Victorians and

interstate travellers. I joined the resort in August 2018 and

have been amazed at the diverse offering of our location. My role is to promote what we provide as an accommodation,

conference and events, and food destination to ensure that we deliver great experiences for our RACV members and

committed to investing in our people. Having started at the

bottom in hospitality almost 20 years ago, I was fortunate to

have great leaders and mentors that helped me along on my journey, and I want to help our team grow their careers. What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

guests. We are focused on creating memorable and unique

Every guest has a story. What that means is we don’t always

incorporate the amazing artisans and produce within the

reunion, a catch-up with friends or family, or just that well-

offerings that speak to the history of the Goldfields region and

know the reason for their visit, whether it’s a celebration,

region.

needed break, but it is our role to ensure we make it as special

Our region has so much to offer. We pride ourselves on

ensuring that the experiences and memories we create will in

turn grow the reputation of the region and give guests a great reason to return. Whilst we do have guests that come for that special getaway to spend time in and around the resort, we

know that many of our guests come to visit family and friends or to see some of the great attractions in the region. Our

role as an accommodation provider is to ensure our resort complements those experiences, making our guests’ visits special ones.

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Goldfields Resort, we have implemented new ways of doing

and memorable as possible.

What moment in your career are you the proudest of thus far?

I’ve been fortunate enough to work across the country and

abroad in hospitality, but my proudest moment to date was my time in Perth. I moved to Perth to oversee a property-

brand conversion and multi-million dollar refurbishment. The conversion and refurbishment both had challenges at times, but what I learnt was patience, trusting the process, and

realising that steady progress is better than no progress.

Meredith O'Loughlan From Spring Health

Tell us about a typical workday in your life A typical workday as an integrated Chinese medicine

practitioner practising acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and nutritional medicine, as well as providing counselling, is

one that is certainly varied, always interesting and extremely rewarding.

My day may consist of anything from supporting women to

conceive either naturally or through IVF, induce labour, reduce inflammation in the body to manage autoimmune conditions to reduce symptoms and stop disease progression, support

gut function to reduce the likelihood of significant illness and discomfort and balance the body to improve sleep, balance hormones. I may also undertake less common treatments

to clear up such things as sebaceous cysts, gall stones and

conditions that have no name or are not clearly understood in a Western medical framework.

What goes through my mind is to then try to piece together the many parts of the body that should be working as a

whole and deal with the ailments affecting the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. I will develop a differential diagnosis according to Chinese

medicine. Together, we begin treatment that is individualised and tailored for the patient.

What do you like about your job? Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your favourite part?

My favourite part is always continuing to research the herbs I

use in the clinic. There is a growing body of scientific evidence

now that supports the practice of Chinese medicine, so I strive to provide patients with the best choice of herbal medicines that will produce the optimum results.

When patients leave the clinic after their appointments, they

can read up on the herbs, scientific studies and clinical trials that are relevant to their treatment, which can then provide

hope in situations that they have been struggling to manage, often for quite some time.

What are you currently working on right now? I am continuing my work in the area of supporting patients

with fertility issues and with autoimmune disease. I am also

currently working on compiling an evidenced-based analysis of the Chinese medicine management of multiple sclerosis. The evidence has been gleaned from classical Chinese

medicine literature, contemporary clinical literature, and the outcomes of clinical trials and experimental studies. Ideal Sunday? Slow start to the day, followed by a bike ride around Lake

Wendouree, then a sweet, sleepy siesta in the afternoon ... pure joy!

I am very passionate about my work because it produces

good results for patients that will improve their quality of life. Such results inspire me on a daily basis.

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Waste Water Systems Pty Ltd

By Wastewater Systems.

Wastewater Systems Pty Ltd was founded by Kevin Nolan

Our recently completed projects in Blackwood and Heathcote

of wastewater recycling. Based in Ballan, our company

wastewater systems is second to none.

in 2000 and has played an integral part in the history specialises in the installation and maintenance of

commercial and domestic treatment plants across regional Victoria. Whether you are buying, building or renovating, Wastewater Systems specialises in the design and

construction for EPA approval for a variety of applications. Building, buying or renovating in a non-sewered area? Wastewater Systems’ units are designed specifically for

non-sewered areas as they replace the traditional septic

tank in wastewater catchment and sensitive environmental

areas. The aerobic wastewater treatment system (AWTS) unit

digests all wastewater and sewage within the household and allows it to be re-distributed within the boundaries of your

property. The clean treated wastewater is distributed below

ground by the system throughout your garden or lawn area. How Wastewater Systems can help you Whether you are a tradesman, draftsman, homeowner or investor, we supply, install, service and maintain all types of treatment plants. Our highly trained team currently

services over 500 types of treatment plants across regional Victoria at an affordable cost to the homeowner. We stock

all pumps and spare parts in store and on the road for your

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demonstrate that our experience and knowledge of

Over the past two years, we have been working in conjunction with the Moorabool Shire to upgrade the sewerage system in Blackwood as part of a government-funded project. It

required the installation of over 100 Fuji-Clean AWTS treatment plants for the residents of Blackwood.

Wastewater Systems chooses to use Fuji Clean AWTS

treatment plants as they are the most reliable and advanced option available today. The lightweight single-tank system

allows for easy installation and the visual appearance blends effortlessly within the garden landscape.

An exciting new project for Wastewater Systems took place at the Augusta mine site in Heathcote, Victoria. This project

involved the installation of the Rhizopod system – a recently developed wastewater treatment system.

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It is a very exciting time ahead for Wastewater Systems and its consumers as we are advancing with state-of-the-art

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Garden State Insurance Brokers

By Garden State Insurance Brokers.

As your insurance broker, we act for you and not the insurer.

Why should you use us as your insurance broker?

Garden State Insurance Brokers is a locally owned insurance

In a climate where society is becoming more litigious,

since 1991. Our head office is still in Ballarat but our reach

obligations more onerous, and threats to your wellbeing

brokerage company that has been established in Ballarat expands across the whole of Australia.

We work closely with our clients and their core business

partners, which includes accountants, financial advisers and

solicitors, to provide insurance programs that meet our clients needs.

Through our extensive experience and connections, we

provide our clients with access to a wide range of insurance products, specialist resources, and competitive prices. As a committed partner, you can rely on us to deliver outstanding service, competitive pricing and expert assistance in the event of a claim.

financial products more complex, regulation and statutory and livelihood more prevalent (for example, theft and cyber attacks), it is more important than ever to ensure your insurance is adequate for your business and lifestyle.

With Garden State Insurance Brokers, you will receive the

knowledge, expertise, representation and service that sets

insurance brokers apart from the direct insurance companies. As your insurance broker, we will •

act in your best interests and not the insurance

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Uncover Magazine - Volume One

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BEHIND THE BUSINESS

REPLAS

HOUSE

WEDDING

SETTLER AND SONS

HOTEL OF ART

LEADING LADIES

SHELBY SHERRIT

WINE REVIEW

HANNA AND THE PENGUINS

MUNASH ORGANICS

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