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Nathan Currie at the Nine News presenter’s desk.

“EVER since I was a kid Channel Nine was my dream job,” Nathan Currie declares. After growing up at Clifton Springs, 26-year-old Nathan is now living his “dream” in Melbourne as the TV channel’s sports presenter for regional Victoria. But after completing high school at Saint Ignatius College and a media degree at Deakin University Waurn Ponds, Geelong’s still home to the rising star, and the place where he found his passion for media.

I’LL JUST KEEP WORKING HARD and when those opportunities come up I hope they think of me… “I love seeing the spectacle of sport and seeing what people can do”. Nathan’s first experience in television was working with Channel 31 News Geelong from 2010 to 2011 before three years at regional broadcaster WIN TV then landing at Channel Nine in 2015.

“All my friends still live in Geelong and two of my best mates live in Jan Juc, so it’s awesome still being close by,” he says.

Nathan’s career began locally with a stint as a junior newspaper sports reporter, which turned into a part-time job during university. “I’m a bit of a sports nut - I grew up in a sports-mad household and have always been an AFL fan,” he laughs.

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“I’d watch people on TV while growing up, including Jo Hall. I was always watching people on television and watching what they were doing.”

After securing the regional sports role, Nathan added another string to his bow in June this year when the station made him a presenter of regional AFL program Off The Bench. “In the back of my mind I always had a desire to do presenting and the opportunity presented itself,” he says. Nathan appears in Off The Bench after The Footy Show, alongside

former AFL players Liam Pickering and Wayne Schwass. “Wayne amd Liam have been so good to learn from,” he says. “They’re so switched on and dedicated to their roles, having done that sort of TV for years. It’s good to bounce off them and see how they do it. “My role is to talk about big games across the state. It’s pretty light-hearted and more conversational than what I’m used to with news bulletins. Nathan’s excited about his future in television. I’d love to do a reporting stint overseas,” he reveals. “I’ll just keep working hard and when those opportunities come up I hope they think of me.” 5

… Transforming backyards with Aarons With summer holidays on the way, now’s the time to find out how Aarons Outdoor Living can keep the family entertained without leaving the backyard.

… The Ebony Forest’s decor range

Aarons can supply and install all sorts of timber creations, ranging from cubby houses to gazebos and garden sheds.

The store caters for a variety of tastes while also and also providing a convenient indoor coffee shop now that’s a contemporary shopping experience.

The Ebony Forest’s traditional and contemporary home decor includes cushions, wall prints, sculptures, vases and decorative items in a variety of styles.

The Ebony Forest is at 48 Watsons Road, Newcomb, phone 5248 7661 or visit its Facebook page for more information.

Shade, storage, somewhere to play - the range has all sorts of possibilities. Aarons Outdoor Living is at 139 Melbourne Road, Rippleside, phone 5272 1307, or visit its website or Facebook page for more information.g enquiries@ avalonairport.com.au

… Training with Elite Bodies Elite Bodies Training and Nutrition’s Ji Cottrill mixes the basics with modern technology to help clients reach their physical training goals. Ji uses Recomposer software to measure food intake and exercise output as part of a tailored program incorporating basic heavy-compound movements. Stronger, faster, slimmer, shredded it’s all possible with Elite Bodies. More information’s available by phoning Ji on 0431 372 257 or checking his gym’s Facebook page.

… Gail Blair’s Touch of Eden Always boasting the latest tools of the trade, Touch of Eden ’Total Skin and Body Specialists and Day Spa’ - offers a variety of top-line beauty treatments. Gail and her team are experts at looking after their customers, whether it’s for a fat cavitation or tattoo-removal through to electrolysis, needling procedures, manicures and pedicures. Touch of Eden is at 1A Fairview Avenue, Newtown, phone 5222 8282, or visit touchofeden.com.au 6

… Taking the SkyBus to Avalon SkyBus is the convenient way to travel between Geelong and Avalon Airport.

… Getting creative with Wathaurong Glass The remarkable creations of Wathaurong Glass and Arts have boundless applications whether in the home or office.

The service began operating between the airport and Melbourne in February but recently extended to include Geelong, giving locals an affordable option. More information about the Avalon and its SkyBus services is available by phoning the airport at Lara on 5227 9100, visiting avalonairport. com.au or emailing enquiries@ avalonairport.com.au

Sporting intricate, Indigenously-inspired designs, the patterned glass products provide talking-point finishes to everything from splashbacks to screens and trophies. More information and inspiration is available by visiting Wathaurong Glass at 16 Rodney Road, North Geelong, or wauthuronglass.com.au

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Wining and dining at Clyde Park Situated in a unique setting overlooking hillsides around the Moorabool River, Clyde Park Vineyard and Bistro is a dreamy destination for any event. The estate produces its own range of highly-rated wines after establishing a vineyard in 1979, while the bistro opened only seven years ago but has already won the Golden Plate Awards category for best casual dining. Clyde Park Vineyard and Bistro is at 2490 Midland Highway, Bannockburn, phone 5281 7274 or visit clydepark.com.aurt.com.au clydep cl depark ark.com com.aurt aurt.com com.au au

… Charles Rose’s Peonia Diamond ring Geelong jeweller Charles Rose has secured exclusive rights to this stunning Peonia Diamond, set in a hand-made ring. The diamond features 88 faces - 31 more than the standard round. The diamond is set amid white claws and a rose gold bezel on a white gold band, with a collar of natural pink brilliants below. Charles Rose is at 98 Moorabool Street, Geelong, phone 5229 9088 or visit charlesrose.com.au

THIS SEASON YOU SHOULD Freshen up your home’s interior with new bench tops Newgrove is Geelong’s only fabricator of Corian, a product that looks rich and luxurious at a fraction of the cost of stone. Corian is giving new life to kitchens, home offices and bathrooms around Geelong and is popular with builders. Local businesses are also choosing Newgrove, with the company installing new countertops at The Edge, Gold Diggers Arms, The Piano Bar and Sawyers Arms Tavern. Visit newgrovebenchtops.com.au and Newgrove’s showroom at 68 Leather Street, Breakwater to see what they can do for you.

Go Mexican at Senor Manny’s Cantina Enjoy a lively, ambient atmosphere with music and colourful furnishings at Senor Manny’s. The restaurant’s owners have passionately replicated favourite cantinas which they visited on their Mexican holidays. Their dishes include Mexican ribs, chilli con carne, and a variety of soft tacos, nachos and salads. The restaurant also sells Mexican items and memorabilia, and live acoustic music adds even more atmosphere to their Sunday lunches. Senor Manny’s is at shop 2A, 48-50 The Centreway, Lara, phone 5282 8960.

Make a statement this season with a new hairdo Get a new look in spring with Salon Meraki Colour Specialists at 77 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights. The salon specialises in colour, cutting and styling by Pureology, and offers L’Oreal-certified colouring specialists. Permanent and semi-permanent colour options are available as well as ammonia-free treatments. Blow waves and curling are also available, along with a variety of products including paraben and sulphate-free vegan shampoos and conditioners. Meraki Salon offer haircuts for men, women and children. Phone 5298 3465 or visit salonmeraki.com.au or facebook.com/salonmerakics.

See Amanda Hyatt’s art at Seaview Gallery Seaview Gallery takes a look the world through Amanda Hyatt’s water-colour mastery this October. Amanda’s Alla Prima style has seen her paint across the world from South Carolina to India for the past 30 years. Her latest exhibition features works depicting her travels including cafe scenes, seaside villages, Venice canals, rural countryside and more. Seaview has also introduced three new artists: Denise Walker, Jacqueline Fowler and Fred Thompson. Visit Seaview Gallery between 10.30am and 5pm each day at 86 Hesse Street, Queenscliff.

Shape up with Body Conquest Personal trainer Ingrid Barclay’s has developed a new program to help clients overcome dietary issues. The Body Conquest director says Reinvent Yourself is a “next-generation fat-burning and muscle-building program”. The program’s structured yet flexible, with an emphasis on getting the mental aspect right to achieve training goals. “It’s all about making proper eating a habit,” Ingrid explains. She promises that Reinvent Yourself will be a “revelation” to anyone who’s struggled to get the most out of their efforts at redefining their physique.

Style up household windows Carl Paolini’s Australian Window Fashions is the local business to visit for great upgrade ideas ahead of summer. Carl’s been in the industry since the ’70s, so he’s one of the region’s leading experts on the various styles and designs of window fashions. Now with technology ever more part of the equation, Australian Window Fashions can show clients how to adapt useful accessories such as roller blind motors. Carl invites prospective clients to visit his showroom on Pakington Street, Newtown, to discuss their needs and access his expertise.

Inspect Penangk Aboriginal Art Gallery Indigenous painter Raymond Penangk and wife Naomi Walters have combined to create this stunning new addition to Geelong’s arts scene. Raymond and Naomi moved to Geelong three years ago for their daughter’s schooling before opening the galley. Penangk Aboriginal Art Gallery specialises in contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works for modern interiors. Penangk Aboriginal Art Gallery is open 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday, at Shop 3/112 Pakington Street, Geelong West. Visit online at penangk.com

Book in at Parkwood Motel Parkwood Motel and Apartments is offering GC readers a special offer: book direct with the motel and receive 10 per cent off. Recent upgrades to the motel include new seating areas outside the rooms and now a newly renovated two bedroom apartment. A free continental breakfast for each guest is included daily and early check-in and later 11am check-outs are available upon request. Parkwood Motel and Apartments is at 8 Lilly Street, North Geelong, phone 5278 5477 or email reservations@parkwoodmotel.com.au

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KYLIE WARNE She’s a mum of two, a business owner and the longest-serving chair of Geelong’s largest and oldest lobby group - but what Kylie Warne really wants is “old-school roller skates“. ELISSA FRIDAY meets Geelong Chamber of Commerce’s charming frontwoman. KYLIE, WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? I’m a Geelong girl, the daughter of an immigrant from Latvia and my mum was born in Geelong. I attended Bell Post Hill primary and Bell Park High, so I’m a northern suburbs girl! I graduated from Deakin before moving to Melbourne in the early 1990s, where I worked for a series of multinationals for about a dozen years - then I met a boy, came back to Geelong and had a family. Brett and I have two beautiful boys, Mitchell, 9, and Toby, 7. We moved to Bannockburn around three years ago - we’re on some acreage but run our business from Pakington Street.

GEELONG HAS AN AMAZING cohort of women who head up many of the region’s peak businesses, not-for-profits, and government institutions… WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO JOIN GEELONG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE? In the mid 2000s I’d just started my business and it was recommended to me that I should join the chamber because running a small business can be quite lonely. For as long as I’ve known it the chamber has always provided fantastic opportunities for networking and for personal and professional development. I’d started my business only recently prior to joining and saw that it had real potential and scope to welcome the next generations of entrepreneurs in business, so I accepted an invitation to join the board. HOW DID YOU INITIALLY GET INVOLVED? I became a director in 2008 and I’d had a small business for about two years. When I joined the chamber I was six months pregnant with my first child and felt really passionate about flying the flag on behalf of other people in small business, particularly women. 10

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THE CHAMBER’S MEMBERSHIP FLUCTUATED OVER THE YEARS, SO HOW DID YOU BUILD IT? It was bit of a surprise to be elected as chair in 2013. It was really only supposed to be for a two-year period but I’m now enjoying my fifth year as president. The very first board meeting I chaired I spoke to our board about being a high-performance team and that everything we do at the chamber has to be about strategic intent and good, solid governance. Really, everything we’ve worked together as a team for over the last five years has been built on the first discussion held around our boardroom table. In that time we’ve grown our membership by 30 per cent. We continue to attract and retain really loyal corporate partners - we help to promote their products and services and the help promote us back into the business community. I’m so proud and satisfied with how the chamber is faring these days and I think we’re one of the largest representative organisations in Geelong. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN GEELONG? I’ve never set out to be a leader. I’ve really just followed what I’m passionate about and I really never think of gender in my day-to-day activities. I do think it’s really important that women send the elevator down to younger women who do aspire to be leaders and maybe managers in organisations, or in fact small business owners. If roughly 50 per cent of our population are women then it’s logical that women should have just as important influential roles to play in leadership positions as well as in business. Hopefully, when I finish my time at the chamber I’ll have left a small legacy for people in small business, particularly for female entrepreneurs. HOW DO ALL THE LOCAL WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS GET ON TOGETHER? We’re a very supportive bunch of girls. I feel like I can contact any of the other women and men in the space and always receive sage advice and also draw on their wisdom. WHAT’S THE CHAMBER’S MAIN PURPOSE? To represent the interests of businesses in the Geelong region and to make sure business is getting a fair deal. The chamber wants its members to be able to grow and employ and create jobs for local Geelong people, so it’s a fantastic organisation with a really great purpose. HOW BIG IS THE CHAMBER? We have more than 900 members who in turn employ a third of Geelong’s workforce, so we’re not just about small business. Ninety-seven per cent of our members are small businesses, so we call ourselves the voice of business. But also among our membership are the region’s largest employers. We have councils that are members, not-for-profits and government agencies. 12

Geelong has an amazing cohort of women who head up many of the region’s peak businesses, not-forprofits, and government institutions - we’re spoilt for women in leadership positions. I think that really speaks to the calibre of people we have in the region and that so many are females. SINCE YOU DO SO MUCH PUBLIC-SPEAKING FOR THE CHAMBER, ANY TIPS FOR THE REST OF US? Every month I speak to about 300 people at the chamber’s After Fives. I really enjoy that because I get to speak to, really, 300 friends who are all in business together, so I feel like we’re all cut from the same cloth. Just recently I just spoke to another crowd of 300 in my role as chair of the Barwon Regional Partnership and that was a very different audience, a lot of community members, mums and dads and young people.

GEELONG JUST KEEPS GOING FROM

STRENGTH TO STRENGTH and that’s a real testament to all of our community members… If you want to aspire to be a leader public speaking is par for the course. You need to feel comfortable putting yourself in situations under pressure and deliver a message that resonates with an audience.

I’d like to think that Geelong becomes even more resilient and creative than it is today and that we can continue to drive forward our entrepreneurial spirit into the future.

I’ve developed confidence over a number of years but there are always opportunities to improve you’re never perfect.

WHAT NEW THINGS HAVE YOU LEARNT ALONG THE WAY?

THE AFTER FIVE NETWORKING EVENTS LOOK POPULAR. WHAT’S THE FEEDBACK LIKE? Chamber members and our corporate members really enjoy an opportunity to get together once a month, have a glass of wine, a beer or lemonade, and share their stories and potentially do business with each other. Running a business, particularly a small business, is not for the faint-hearted, so it’s really important to surround yourself with people who get it and have your back and understand it can be tough. It’s a networking opportunity and a fantastic marketresearch opportunity. You get a great insight into what’s happening around the town. ANY PARTICULARLY NOTEWORTHY EVENTS OR ACHIEVEMENTS WITH THE CHAMBER? When I became president in 2013 we had a very large board and we’ve managed to halve the number of board members. Now we can make better decisions and it’s easier for us to implement innovation, so the nett effect is better products and services for chamber members. I’ve also had the privilege of representing the chamber at Canberra’s Parliament House and at Spring Street in Melbourne as well as at councils, so our members should feel that their best interests are being advocated for at all levels of government.

Looking at Geelong, I’m always so impressed with how many people are civic-minded and caring. Geelong has one of the highest levels of philanthropy in Australia, so we’re a community that has been through many hard knocks over the last decade but we continue to get ourselves up off the ground, dust ourselves off and keep going. Geelong just keeps going from strength to strength and that’s a real testament to all of our community members, particularly the people who put themselves forward every day to really put back into the community and to help it go forward in a sustainable manner. WHAT ABOUT YOUR OWN BUSINESS, BRAND BUREAU? I started it on the kitchen bench back in 2006. Like many small businesses I didn’t have any money really to invest in it, so it was just me and my laptop. Today we employ four people and provide strategic marketing, graphic design and public relations services. We have clients across Australia, from governments to not-for-profits and the private sector. Last year we won a Victorian public sector marketing award, so that was really exciting for all of the team. I want to keep the business small - I’m so busy with everything else I have in my life. I couldn’t be active in my other roles if it weren’t for the fantastic support that I have from the team, not to mention my husband, broader family and friendship circles. WHAT ABOUT YOUR DOWN-TIME?

We work with both sides of politics - we’re an independent organisation.

You’d find me immersed in water. I love swimming, always have.

WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES AND THE FUTURE FOR GEELONG?

I train twice a week with a coach to get my technique a little better. I try to swim in a few open-water races over summer, pier-to-pub sort of races.

Recently I represented the chamber as part of a delegation to Canberra to attract the federal ComCare department to Geelong. It’s terrific to attract larger employers whether they’re from private companies or the government sector but, really, I think that Geelong’s future is about the entrepreneur. We have a vibrant start-up community in the region. I’d like my my two little boys to one day be able to aspire to run their own businesses if they want to, or to create new things that people can purchase and engage with.

Being a woman in her forties, I try to keep fit and healthy. Also because I have two small boys, I think it’s important that their mother is a good role model by keeping fit and in shape. I also love drawing but unfortunately don’t have a lot of time to explore my creative pursuits. I love cartooning and one day I’d love to do a course in painting and sketching. And I also love old-school roller skating - I hope Santa brings me a pair for Christmas. 13

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UP, UP AND AWAY IT’S BEEN just over two years since Jetstar made a ten year commitment to Avalon Airport. The additional destinations have been popular. Adelaide, Hobart and the Gold Coast are well known holiday destinations, and the proximity of Avalon to the start of the Great Ocean Road ensures the inbound numbers are strong. And then there’s the Sydney flights. “The Sydney numbers are through the roof,” says Avalon Airport chief executive Justin Giddings. “Avalon to Sydney is quick, easy, and suits the traveller who needs to commute for the day. Actually, the Geelong-to-Sydney commute can be quicker than the Geelong to Melbourne one!” It’s no secret that the airport prides itself on its easy travel experience. ‘Flying Made Easy’ is across all its branding, and it’s a promise that Giddings takes seriously.

AVALON TO SYDNEY is quick, easy, and suits the traveller who needs to commute for the day… “We’ve recently upgraded the terminal with pristine white work benches, mobile device charging ports and free wifi. We noticed how many people were using our check in area so we added a second cafe there that’s doing really well because it’s functional. “We want the terminal to be comfortable and useful, and as far as we’re concerned it’s a work in progress.” And it doesn’t stop with the terminal. A recent $10 million overlay on the runway provides a smoother ride for passengers, while a new website has been launched, menus updated, furniture refreshed and online parking is in the pipeline. SkyBus has been one of the more public upgrades. A SkyBus Avalon City express launched in February, while a SkyBus Avalon Geelong Express is running temporarily until a tender process is complete. On top of this the Industrial Precinct has been launched, and building on the Cotton On Group DC commenced in June. After all the changes over the past two years, Giddings is clear on the next big objective for the airport. “International, definitely,” he says simply. Above: Justin Giddings, Avalon Airport Chief Executive Officer. Right: AVV SkyBus Geelong.

Whether jiggled, dangled, with milk or without, tea’s warm in the cup but hot right now. ELISSA FRIDAY meets Geelong’s international authority on the global beverage. SHARYN Johnston knows one of the world’s favourite drinks to a T. Or perhaps that should be ‘tea’, because after 30 years of international study she’s now an expert in the world’s second most popular beverage. The Bell Post Hill woman became a global authority on tea from her experiences travelling and working in 24 countries as a group training manager. “I went to Asia a lot 30 years ago when people didn’t really go there much,” Sharyn says. “I experienced so many different types of tea that I realised we knew very little about it in Australia.”

Sharyn Johnston inspects a tea crop in China.

Sharyn began studying the aromatic beverage after giving up her corporate career but the only educational tea course she could find was in America. She made the trip but returned disappointed by the course. “It was so bad,” she remembers. Sharyn soon recognised the difficulties that each country had in sharing their tea culture, so she turned her focus to “breaking down those cultural barriers”. Part of the work toward change included the honour of an invitation to sit on China’s tea experts committee. “There are only five people on it,” Sharyn notes.

Sharyn Johnston serving tea at her tea bar. PICTURE: REBECCA HOSKING

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In 2012 she used her product knowlege to establish Australian Tea Masters to expand opportunities for training and education throughout Australia and globally. The organisations runs certfiied Tea Master and Tea Blending courses, along with offering other related services. With its head office in central Geelong, the business recently opened the city’s first tea bar. “We’re trying a completely new concept. The idea of our tea bar here is to make tea to go,” Sharyn says. The bar offers around 280 varieties from around the world, including Geelong Breakfast. Sharyn hopes her concept can “change the mentality around the drinking of tea”. “It’s about making tea easier, getting more people to drink it. They can pick up a takeaway tea with a story, as is done so often with coffee,” she explains. “We have a blending facility in Breakwater, so we blend all our own teas,” she says.

TO BECOME A TRUE

TEA MASTER

I think would take a lifetime and more…

“Unfortunately, the supermarkets have shown us that what goes into tea bags is not very good material but it’s really all about what you put into the bag. It’s all high-volume, low-grade, mass-produced mixed blends designed for fast infusion, can’t be brewed twice and not whole leaves.” Sharyn’s tea knowledge takes her around the world. She recently launched a variety in Korea after receiving an award for her contribution to the Korean tea during an expo in Seoul. “I worked with 12 Korean tea farmers from Boseong to develop this tea blend, which is a first for Korea,” she says. A week after Korea Sharyn travelled to Singapore for a symposium with 100 chefs. As a key-note speaker, she also set off a revolution when she paired international teas with with food cooked by some of the chefs in attendance. “Instead of having wine I paired tea with food,” Sharyn says. “It changed the mentality of tea service.” 18

Back home, Sharyn developed the first government-accredited tea course in Australia and in 2015 organised Geelong’s first expo dedicated to the popular beverage. “People were just surprised there was actually going to be a tea expo in Australia,” she says. “The idea of the expo was so people could experience and taste different countries’ teas and to showcase anything that’s new in tea.” Sharyn held a second tea expo in Melbourne last year. “For us the expo’s about launching start-up tea brands in Australia and bringing the international sector to Australia to showcase what they’ve got to the Australian public.” Sharyn maintains her product knowlege with “12 cups a day” of differing varieties. Her favourite is Wojeoon, a first-pick green tea from Korea. “I also just love Darjeeling.” But tea with milk and sugar always rates badly to Sharyn. “Good tea doesn’t need sugar,” she advises simply. “And good tea doesn’t need milk.” Sharyn says that anyone who simply must include milk should add it to the cup last. “Milk first is a British tradition that started originally from stopping the bone China cups from cracking. I used to drink tea with milk but I don’t anymore because once I had experienced the best tea in the world you don’t need to have milk in the tea.” Along with understanding the rules of brewing and mixing, Sharyn also teaches western tea etiquette in China. The course covers aspect such as the formalities of high tea, placing the cloth, how to drink from the cup and what the drink should be served with. Sharyn’s “tea mastery” classes also incorporate aspects of Eastern cultures. “In tea mastery classes we teach cultural things like Korean, Chinese and Japanese tea etiquette,” she explains. Sharyn believes that she learns someting about her favourite drink every day. “Keeping that mentality is what mastering tea is about,” she says. “To become a true tea master I think would take a lifetime and more. “The main things are that you have to understand the production of tea, manufacturing processes, all the different

Varieties stacked at Sharyn’s tea bar. PICTURE: REBECCA HOSKING

HOW SHOULD TEA BEST BE STORED?

Some great stories come

OUT OF

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countries producing tea and the types of tea they produce, the flavour profiles, the cultural sides and ceremonies, and the chemical composition of the tea plant right through to the cup. “People have a perception that tea comes from different bushes but it’s the processing that changes the tea”. Regularly invited to tea conventions all over the world, Sharyn recently judged a colossal 187 teas in a day for an event in China. “You had to analyse quickly what you’re looking for, like the dry leaf, wet leaf, the liquor, so there’s a lot involved in tea judging,” she explains. Sharyn recently returned from a conference in Sri Lanka where doctors from all over the world discussed their research into the health benefits of tea. “As documented in history, tea was a medicine before it was a drink consumed like it is today,” she says. “The two major components of tea are theanine and polyphenol and they create a calming and uplifting feeling. Historically the monks used it for meditation to keep themselves alert.

Sharyn tests the aroma of a new variety. PICTURE: REBECCA HOSKING

“It’s good for your bones, skin, your brain and it doesn’t give you the jolt of caffeine. “Some great stories come out of tea.”

“Tea should be stored in a dark, dry, cool area in an air-tight container”. What’s better: loose leaf tea or tea bag? “A good-quality pyramid-style biodegradable tea bag will deliver just as good a cup of tea as what loose leaf can”.

TEA FACT 1 “A lot of people may not realise that the tea bush is related to the common garden camellia japonica”.

TEA FACT 2 “Green tea is cooling to the body and black tea is warming”.

TEA FACT 3 “The number-one-selling tea in the world is English breakfast and it’s the numberone blend in the world because it’s been marketed so well. Next is Earl Grey and after that the green teas and herbal teas”.

TEA FACT 4 “Good-quality green tea is not bitter and when brewed correctly it tastes sweet.”

COLOUR LIGHT AND

“This photo was taken on the hill at Eastern Beach at 7.31am during sunrise. It’s a 180-degree panorama made up of five shots joined together.”

Opposite (from left): “Lovely Banks at 7.55am. I wanted to capture the frost on the flowers and the bales of hay against the morning sunrise sky.” “Eastern Beach at 7.42am. I walked out onto the rocks but stood back a bit to capture the green moss against the red morning sky.” “Cunningham Pier at 7.50am. I positioned a ring around Cunningham Pier. I blurred everything outside the ring using Photoshop to draw the eye toward the centre.”

WORDS: ELISSA FRIDAY

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THREE RECIPE DEVELOPERS SHARE THEIR STORIES AND EXCLUSIVE TREATS FOR GC

TWO GEELONG SISTERS LIGHT UP THE DARK CONTINENT

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SUZIE AND STU TIE THE KNOT DOWN BY THE RIVER

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LEGENDARY LOCAL ARTIST SHARES HIS PASSIONS

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THE HIDDEN MUSEUM Swords, armour, badges and bayonets - ELISSA FRIDAY discovers an extensive military museum discreetly tucked away behind an antiques shopfront on Geelong’s main shopping strip. COLLECTING is about more that just sheer accumulation for Newtown’s Graeme Acton. “The beauty of collecting is about saving something from being ruined and so people can see it,” Graeme says while browsing his two-storey military museum, at the back of his antique store in central Geelong. “I collect antiques not just because they are old but for the artistic point of view.” Graeme has been collecting military antiques and memorabilia for nearly 30 years. The army service of some family members influenced Graeme’s interest in the military. But his passion for collecting items of warfare really kicked-off when a World War II veteran gave him a sword discovered during a house clean-up. “It turned out to be a very old and genuine Samurai sword, even signed and chiselled in the middle,” Graeme says. But when Graeme began collecting few people knew how to interpret the sword’s signature characters, while most of those who could read the chiselled wording were reluctant to reveal its meaning. Graeme decided to teach himself to interpret the characters so he could date Samurai swords. “Most of what I learnt was out of a book with two Japanese sword collectors who, obviously, were Japanese, so they knew how to teach it. It turned out the words were written in kanji, the older Japanese language and I’m still learning it.” The painstaking research expanded Graeme’s interest in military swords beyond just the Japanese designs. 25

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Graeme with a Japanese matchlock rifle dating back to around 1750.

He now regards swords from various militaries around the world as “objects of art”. “Twenty years ago I used to run a continuous ad in the paper and all it said was ’Swords, Swords, Swords - cash paid’. “I don’t think of them as weapons, even though obviously they are.” However, Graeme’s interest in the Japanese swords remains strong and has progressed to Samurai armour. Ten years ago he even worked with the National Gallery of Victoria setting up Samurai armour for an exhibition of turn-of-the-century photographs. The Samurai armour is “truly what I collect”, Graeme says. “Of all the things I have here in the museum, the Samurai armours are the oldest things in the shop, dating back 250 years minimum.” Along with the Japanese swords and armour, Graeme’s collection of antiques was initially displayed in his own home. “It became a shop by invitation,” he chuckles.

But his aim was to create a museum within an antiques store. He opened his first shop on Geelong’s Corio Street before realising his dream at Moorabool Street’s Armour Antiques and Military Museum five years ago. However, it’s not all just swords and armour Graham considers one of his most “important” items to be a large flag hanging upstairs, dating back to 1914. It was the first German flag surrendered to an allied force in World War I, he reveals. “It has the entire provenance with it; as well as a sword and a medal from one of the officers when it was surrendered,” Graeme says proudly. “It’s probably the most unique item I’ve got here as far as wartime.”. For a gold-coin “donation”, visitors can inspect the museum’s ground floor showcase of Samurai armour, early 1900s British uniforms, including those of two Beefeaters, and other military uniform items from countries including Germany, France, Belgium, and Japan. Downstairs also hosts a treasure trove of badges, battlefield trench art, books, medals and photos, while upstairs is dedicated to tributes. “People do hesitate on going upstairs in the museum here but the ones who do go up there see that it’s about remembrance and not glorifying war at all,” Graeme explains. “It’s not just about the soldiers, it’s also about the families and the after-effects of war. “The whole point of what I do is not about me, it’s about them - the soldiers and their families. When I put something up here it’s to tell a story.”

Graeme runs the shop and museum with wife Rickie, who also has a keen interest in military antique collectables. “Rickie really enjoys researching the personal stories about soldiers,” Graeme says. Graeme has accumulated his exhibits in all sorts of ways, including buying like-minded friends’ items when they decide to change the direction of their own collections. Other methods of collection have helped Graeme restore the dignity of personal citations given to Australian Diggers, such as the portraits and certificates awarded by councillors for wartime service. He’s found them in closed down RSL clubs, dumped in skip bins and cast aside without their original frames. “It wasn’t that uncommon, 20 years ago in particular, with the portraits and certificates to World War I soldiers, that people would remove the portrait and replace it with a painting instead,” Graeme explains. Many of the portraits and certificates now take pride of place on the museum’s walls, within frames resembling the originals. As well as preserving the past, Graeme also enjoys observing future generations visiting his museum. Some children can point out various objects and explain their significance, he says. “That’s nice,” Graeme smiles. “When I was at school we learnt more about American history than Australian but with the 100 year celebration of World War I it’s made a difference - kids are interested.”

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CLOSING THE GAP BARWON HEALTH is working toward closing the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians through health, employment and reconciliation.

Mick Ryan, Sharelle McGuirk, Renee Van Parreren, Casey Ritchie, Renee Owen, Libby Lesock, Barwon Health Aboriginal Health team.

FROM humble beginnings in 1982, having employed one Aboriginal hospital liaison officer and a small number of nursing staff, Barwon Health now employs over 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff in various departments across the organisation. In 2012 Barwon Health formalised its commitment to Aboriginal employment by establishing its first Aboriginal Employment Plan (AEP). The AEP was premised on the unacceptable gap that exists between the health outcomes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and the wider Victoria community. The first stage of the plan produced a 30 per cent increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff in nursing, traineeships, patient services assistants, cleaners, project officers and nursing and allied health cadet positions.

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In mid-2016, Barwon Health undertook a review of the organisation’s Aboriginal Employment Plan, acknowledging advancements made in Aboriginal employment and the need to continue work in this area. As a result of this review, Barwon Health renewed its commitment to Aboriginal employment with stage two of the AEP 2016 - 2020. Also in 2016, Barwon Health’s first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was launched during National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week. This RAP supports Barwon Health in its journey to become a culturally safe and appropriate health service for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Supported throughout the organisation, the RAP incorporates Barwon Health’s commitment to reconciliation in the areas of relationships, respect and opportunities - while also publicly reinforcing its commitment to deliver on the Aboriginal Employment Plan. With over 50 objectives including an increase in cultural awareness and employment, a designated Aboriginal family space, cultural celebrations and continued collaboration with local Aboriginal community organisations, the RAP also identified the need for a senior Aboriginal leadership position.

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Attended by numerous staff, community members and representatives from Barwon Health partner organisations, the then-acting CEO Robyn Hayles said Australia’s history of forced removals within hospitals had made them a place to fear for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “Aboriginal health is everyone’s responsibility, and one that Barwon Health takes very seriously,” Ms Hayles said. “Striving for an improved quality of life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly in areas such as health, education and employment is essential for achieving equity for all.” Earlier this year Renee Owen commenced in this leadership role as the inaugural Aboriginal program manager, overseeing Aboriginal Health and its team, cultural responsiveness across the organisation as well as monitoring the performance and progress of the RAP and AEP. “For me it’s been exciting to be a part of the expansion of Aboriginal Health across Barwon Health and to witness the ongoing commitment to their first RAP,” Renee said. “I look forward to the next phase of the RAP journey - Barwon Health’s innovate RAP.“ In addition to Renee’s appointment, Barwon Health secured its first Aboriginal hospital medical officer in January 2017. Dr Melissa Carroll has established connections to the Victorian Koorie community and is passionate about closing the gap in health inequality. “Barwon Health has welcomed me into its community and provides excellent career opportunities,” Dr Carroll said. Barwon Health’s RAP outlines four culturally significant events throughout the year, in which all staff are encouraged to participate to enhance their cultural awareness and knowledge. Barwon Health’s first event in February this year marked the ninth anniversary of the government’s apology to the Stolen Generations with a moving poem recital by a local Aboriginal elder and member of the Stolen Generation, Aunty Colleen Howell.

During NAIDOC Week in July Barwon Health acknowledged and celebrated the achievements of non-Aboriginal staff and their contribution to Closing the Gap within their respective roles and departments. The inaugural NAIDOC awards celebrated leadership, innovation and engagement and it’s anticipated the awards will continue annually. Most recently the Aboriginal health liaison officer team was increased to 1.5 effective full time (FTE) positions in response to the increased demand of these services. The liaison officers play a crucial role within the hospital environment in facilitating the delivery of culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal patients and act as cultural brokers between Aboriginal patients and the hospital system. Additionally, the officers promote community liaison and provide practical support throughout departments within University Hospital Geelong. Barwon Health continues to work towards its internal Aboriginal employment target and staff numbers continue to increase steadily, with new appointments in nursing and midwifery, social work, mental health, the Aboriginal health team, and graduate positions. Adhering to the philosophy that ’Aboriginal health is everyone’s business’, Barwon Health continues to strive to provide culturally responsive care for the local Aboriginal community and to make a substantial and positive impact on improving the length and quality of the lives of local Aboriginal people.

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THE STARS GEELONG’S best knitters and aspiring designers indulged their woolly wanderlust with tributes to the universe in year’s National Wool Museum Scarf Festival. The scarf makers chased the stars and let the cosmos guide them in this year’s theme Galaxies: a textile journey to infinity and beyond. Highton’s Alex Hecker models the spaced-out scarves from this year’s planetary prize winners and highly comended entries.

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Sustainability winner: Infinite Re:use, Freya Creighton-See.

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WOOL FASHION and fine art feature in a new exhibition at Geelong’s National Wool Museum until 19 November. The Art of Wool matches award-winning garments by International Woolmark Prize designers with inspirational paintings and artworks from leading Australian artists. The exhibition shows the significance of wool in the artistic and design imagination of Australia from the 19th century through to today. The exhibition features paintings drawn from the exquisite collections of the New England Regional Art Museum, including the work of Sydney Long,

Thomas Cooper, Blamire Young and Emily Kame Kngwarreye. Their artworks are paired with the avant-garde fashion designs from the International Woolmark Prize archive at The Woolmark Company, including the work of Alistair Trung, Christopher Esber, Dion Lee and Strateus Carlucci. The visually stunning blending of art and innovative fashion design is aimed at showcasing the quality of Australian wool. Presented by The Woolmark Company and the New England Regional Art Museum, The Art of Wool has assistance from the Federal Government’s Ministry of Arts Visions of Australia program.

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How Surf Coast girl LAURA SAW tied the knot with a bloke from the big smoke, JEREMY SINCLAIR.

WHERE THEY GREW UP Laura grew up on the coast at Anglesea and Jeremy in Melbourne. The couple now lives at Mt Duneed. HOW THEY MET “We met at an end-of-year work Christmas party,” Laura says. “We both work for the Department of Education and the break-up parties were on the same day and at the same place by coincidence.” THE PROPOSAL “Jeremy proposed at home, using the game Jenga,” Laura says. “We like to play that game together as a pastime. “Jeremy had burnt on a Jenga block the words ‘I love you will you marry me?’ “He suggested we play a game. I chose a block but it was the wrong one. “Then he showed me the one I should have chosen and got down on one knee and proposed while I was reading the writing on it.” THE WEDDING PLANNING “We were pretty relaxed,” Laura remembers. The couple had about 12 months between the engagement and the wedding. Family and friends helped with things like decorations closer to the date. “A few of my friends had recently married and gave me recommendations, so I locked everything in pretty early,” Laura says. “I didn’t really have to worry about it until the last month or two before the wedding because everything was sorted.” HENS AND BUCKS PARTY Laura had a quiet lunch with family and friends while Jeremy did similarly at dinner and drinks in Melbourne.

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THE DRESS “I purchased a dress form Embrace bridal in Geelong,” Laura says. She had no set idea on a design but knew the style that suited her. “It was the second dress that I had tried on,” she says. “It was pretty easy to find, which was good.” BRIDESMAIDS Laura had three bridesmaids: her sister and two friends. They chose their own nonmatching navy blue dresses. “They chose dresses that suited their shape,” Laura says. She was happy enough that her bridesmaids felt comfortable and confident. GROOMSMEN Jeremy had three groomsmen: his brother and two friends, all in hired, matching blue suits. THE CEREMONY Barwon Edge Boathouse was the venue for both the ceremony and reception. 38

The ceremony was initially planned for outdoors on a lawn but rain forced a retreat inside. “I’ve got seven nieces and nephews ranging from 18 months to nine years of age and they were all flower girls and boys,” Laura says. “Everyone was happy to see them walk down the aisle first. Them being first put me at ease, too. “Nicole Penning, our celebrant, was really organised. We always felt we knew what was happening and when. “It worked out really well.” PHOTOGRAPHY “Louisa Jones was our photographer and we have some amazing photos,” Laura says. The couple had photos taken with their families at Barwon Edge. They joined the bridesmaids and groomsmen for more pictures at nearby Leach Woods Gardens. FLOWERS Pastel pink, purple, white and green flowers decorated all of the tables and also featured in the bouquets.

THE ENGAGEMENT “We were engaged for just over 12 months, we didn’t have an engagement party because we thought we’d just get on with the wedding,” Laura says. THE RINGS The couple found their rings at Duffs Jewellers. Initially they went shopping together to look for Laura’s engagement ring. “Jeremy took care of my ring himself,” Laura says. “I loved it because it was pretty much the same style as what I’d chosen.” Laura was “over the moon” with her white gold diamond halo ring. Jeremy’s ring was a white gold band. THE RECEPTION “It was very simple and not too many decorations,” Laura says. The reception featured three long banquet tables with flowers in vases as centrepieces. A soloist played acoustic music. “The first dance was a bit nerve-wracking because I don’t like being in the public eye,” Laura admits. “We danced to the song Smile, by Uncle Kracker, and people came up and joined us on the dance floor.” THE CAKE The couple had a two-tiered cake combining brown and white chocolate layers, made by Two Birds Cake Design. The flowers on the cake also matched the table decorations.

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EXCITEMENT A RELATIVE’S overseas travel led to a career change with a difference for Tim Carr. After 26 years teaching at Matthew Flinders Girls’ Secondary College in Geelong, he now has a thriving business running Segway tours at Leura Park Estate and along Geelong’s waterfront. Customers have been flocking to Segway Geelong since 2015 for the novelty of riding one of the world’s most-innovative vehicles. “I love it,” Tim says. “My brother-in-law came across Segway tours in New Zealand and saw this as a really fun activity which was not being widely offered in Australia. “I meet a lot of people from all over Australia and overseas. It’s like teaching, in that you get satisfaction in seeing someone learning a new skill relatively quickly. “By the time people have finished their tour they’re very confident and experts at riding them.”

Tim’s Leura Park tour takes 90 minutes, while the waterfront ride lasts an hour. The tours of the Geelong waterfront cost $50. At Leura Park Estate, customers can choose a Segway and Dine experience combining the tour and lunch fromThursdays to Sunday for $128. A Segway tour alone costs $80. Tim’s electric, all-terrain Segways reach a maximum speed of 20km/h. “I’m the only one I’m aware of offering Segway tours in public places in Victoria, so Geelong’s in the forefront on that one,” he declares.

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The Hollow Majors drummer Jake ‘Dono’ Donovan, guitarist Ash Wray, front man Robbie Sea and bassist Josh Dower.

HOLLOW Majors front man Robert Cockerell grew up on rock and roll, so it’s no surprise he’s set on music glory.

parma, and they shook hands on his plan for greatness.

“My old man has always been in bands,” he says.

“I said ‘if you want in, let’s do this properly, otherwise it’s a waste of my time and everybody’s time,’” he says.

“I’ve still got an old photo from one of his gigs - my head was high as the kick drum and I was playing a toy guitar.”

After four months jamming they played their first gig at a “packed-out” Black Hatt.

When the hyperactive 28-year-old truck driver put up fliers for band members in January 2016, he meant business.

The sharp-dressed lads have alternated between rock classics and playing their own songs to earn their keep since.

“I thought enough mucking around,” the former drummer says. “Geelong needs to hear some new rock and roll.”

“Every gig we do - whether it’s a cover gig or original gig - we promote the s**t out of it,” Robbie says.

Robbie met Ash Wray, Josh Dower and Jake ‘Dono’ Donovan over a pint and

The “ADHD” vocalist describes himself as a “front man“ instead of a singer.

“There’s plenty of good singers but there’s not enough people that put on a show and feel what they are doing.” After 39 gigs The Hollow Majors have released their self-titled, five-track, debut EP, including the band’s favourite tune Upstream. “We can now confidently say we are an original band,” Robbie says. If Robbie is the band’s “heart and soul” then lead guitarist Ash Wray is the brains. The Highton sparkie wrote the majority of the EP, which he says is merely a “stepping stone” “There’s much better coming.”

The 22-year-old’s lyrical fascination began when he learned the cello as a kid. “I’ll be driving in my car and all I hear are all these tunes in my head,” he says. “One day I’ll be writing about how much I love my girlfriend and the other days I’m talking about how much I want to go to Mexico.” “It’s mostly about women,” quips death-metal-loving drummer Dono. Dono dreams of leaving his IT job for music, a dream which began when his grandma bought him a second hand guitar from a garage sale. He discovered a natural talent for drums

when the drummer in his brother’s band left his kit behind.

progressing to guitar and bass, despite copping a bit of schoolyard stick.

“Turns out I I’m better at drums than I am at guitar,” the 26-year-old says.

“If you were a guy and you liked to sing or do anything theatrical you would get picked on straight off the bat, especially in a suburb like Corio,” he says.

Dono’s high-energy drumming has even prompted an attempted onstage hi-five from a fan, which bass player Josh Dower gladly snapped up.

“You think music’s for girls... until you realise it gets girls.”

“Dono’s sat there and been like ‘I literally can’t - I’m drumming,’”Josh says.

Josh admits thinking Robbie was “full of crap” when they first met.

The Corio busker has seen all kinds of crazy antics from their audiences, like “a guy trying to play air guitar on crutches”.

But now he’s converted and wants to get “back into that studio as fast as possible” to chase rock and roll glory.

“They’re a handful,” the 22-year-old says. Josh started on the trumpet before

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13 October Ted Mulry Gang Aussie rock icons the Ted Mulry Gang are celebrating their late founder’s 70th birthday in style, hitting the road with their latest nationwide tour. The band comes to Geelong for the first time in 18 years, with Ted’s brother Steve Mulry and the band’s three remaining original members. Sphinx Hotel North Geelong

22 October The Rhythms of Ireland The elite dancers of The Rhythms of Ireland will return to Geelong as part of their worldwide 10-year anniversary tour. The Irish dancing masters have performed to two million people worldwide, blending the ancient traditions the Irish dance with innovative contemporary choreography. The Playhouse Geelong Performing Arts Centre

They’ve battled the worst in life and come through even stronger, and now the singers of the Choir of Hard Knocks are celebrating their 10th anniversary. This celebrated, multi-awardwinning choir comes to Geelong for two shows under the inspired leadership of founding artistic director, Dr Jonathon Welch. The Playhouse Geelong Performing Arts Centre

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20 October Jett Williams The “lost daughter” of legendary country singer Hank Williams has been touring Australia with her own brand of music and will visit Geelong for one night only. Jett has followed in her father’s footsteps by becoming a country singer in her own right and has re-recorded some of his hit songs, including Move It On Over, and There’s A Tear In My Beer. Sphinx Hotel North Geelong

Dragon’s April Sun In Cuba tour comes to Geelong in October as the band celebrates the 40th anniversary of the iconic hit song. The Australian music legends rocked the ’70s and ’80s with songs like Are You Old Enough, Still in Love with You and Rain. Gateway Hotel Corio

4 November Boo Seeka Sydney hip-hop duo Boo Seeka have accumulated over 10 million Spotify streams and scored playtime on the national airwaves with singles like Oh My, Deception Bay, Fool and Kingdom Leader. Ben Gumbleton and Sam Croft make their way down to Geelong for their Australia latest tour Never Too Soon. Workers Club Geelong

Melbourne indie rockers British India will return to Geelong with their sixth studio album Forgetting The Future following its release in September. Throughout its 10-year career the band has attained four Top 10 ARIA albums and seven entries into Triple J’s Hottest 100. Wool Exchange Geelong

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SCIENCE Amanda Hyattâ€™s travels have seen her paint gorgeous landscapes from Mont Saint-Michel and the Louvre, to the canals of Venice and elephant parades in India. It all began when she left science for a life of Alla Prima art, she tells LUKE VOOGT.

Elephant Parade in India.

AMANDA Hyatt’s life has been a constant battle between her left and right brain, but in the end her artistic side won out. “I can’t even spell physics now,” she says. “The passion for art has always been there.” Amanda moved to Highton in 1984 when husband Alex got a job at CSIRO’s animal health laboratory. She had quit her job as a maths teacher to pursue arts full-time a couple of years before. “I thought I would get a job as a maths teacher down here,” the 63-year-old says. “I was in two minds about picking it up again but decided to go with art.” From age five Amanda had the “need to create”, designing posters for school bands and

dances. Later she won a high school art prize. Growing up in Eltham near the Montsalvat artist colony inspired her development, she says. But her analytic attributes led her to complete a Bachelor of Science with honours in physical science, and teach maths. “I grew up in an era when females, for the first time in their lives, could do a job that their father’s had done,” she says. “If you were studying as an artist then you tended to be regarded as a dropout.” A year after moving to Highton Amanda won her first regional art prize at the Geelong Spring Show in 1985. She has won art prizes nearly every year since, including the Victorian Artists Society - Artist of the Year in 2010.

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MAGNIFICENT… Amanda has held 33 exhibitions and credits the “wonderful people” at Geelong Arts Society guiding her “early days”. “I worked really hard to make art my career - it’s very difficult to make a vocation out of art as a sole income.” Amanda’s Alla Prima style has seen her paint across the world from South Carolina to India for the past 30 years. She will hold painting workshops in both Antarctica and Ireland next year. Geelong Marina.

Alla Prima, which translates as “at first attempt”, is a style where artists must work fast to apply paint to previous layers of wet paint. It suits Amanda perfectly.

“I’m a very impetuous person and I have to have everything done yesterday,” she says. “Alla Prima allows for error and the error is often magnificent. It’s being confident enough in your original brush strokes not to change them. “I find oil painting laborious although I really respect the people who handle it.” Six years ago Amanda sought a “tree change” moving to She Oaks, to Geelong’s north west, where she quickly gelled with the area’s arts community. “It’s just the most delightful part of the world,” she says. “The arts trail is a very important thing up here.” Amanda recently became only the second Geelong member in history of the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society, one of Australia’s oldest arts organisations. “You have to wait for someone to die before you get in,” she says. “I couldn’t believe it when I was successful enough to be elected.”

Despite moving six years ago Amanda has strong roots in Geelong: her grandfather was born at Queenscliff Fort. Co-incidently, her greatgrandfather was famous Tasmanian brewer James Boag. She will hold her eighth exhibition at Colleen Kenwood’s Seaview Gallery in Queenscliff from 7 to 31 October. “It’s a world-class gallery so she should be very proud of it,” Amanda says. Amanda has seemingly passed the mental battle of art versus science to her engineer son James and physics teacher daughter Philipa. Philipa plays in a band and loves drama, while James expresses his artistic side through metalwork. “They’re highly creative,” the proud mother says.

Above: The Louvre. Left: Doge’s Palace in Venice. Below left: Insurrection. Below: Helsinki Harbour.

A VISIT to Seaview Gallery this spring is a must to lift the spirits of any local art lover after the region’s long, cold winter. The gallery is bright and beautiful, with its wide range of paintings, glass, ceramics and jewellery making the trip well-worth the visit. The gallery’s exhibition calendar for spring celebrates a wonderful list of artists of varying styles along with new works from Seaview’s regular stable of artists. Seaview also introduces three new artists to the gallery: Denise Walker, Jacqueline Fowler and Fred Thompson. Poppies With Imari Vase, by Jacqueline Fowler

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Waterways is the new Exhibition from Georgie Gall, running until the end of September. Georgie’s work is textural, sometimes with subdued colours and featuring bright jewel-like tones. Georgie often accentuates her work with bronze and silver highlights so the paintings change throughout the day.

Upstanding, by Sara Paxton

Impressionist Amanda Hyatt features in a solo exhibition from 7 to 31 October. Amanda is well-known as one of Australia’s leading watercolorists. Her exhibition features many works depicting her travels domestically and abroad, including cafe scenes, seaside villages, Venice canals, rural country scenes and many more. Amanda’s exhibition will present a beautiful cross-section of work showcasing a wonderful watercolorist. Colour With Passion features Sara Paxton from 4 to 30 November. Sara is an amazing colourist whose use of vivid colour and contemporary form give her paintings a unique expressive style. Her subjects range from landscapes to still life and seascapes. Top of the Lake, by Sara Paxton

Seaview promises Sarah will provide a wonderful exhibition.

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ARCHIBALD PRIZE COMES TO GEELONG GEELONG Gallery is delighted to be the exclusive Victorian venue for the 2017 Archibald Prize. High profile, eagerly anticipated and often controversial, the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ Archibald Prize is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting, it’s a who’s who of Australian culture, with subjects often including politicians, celebrities, sporting heroes, authors and artists.

Since its inception in 1921, the Archibald Prize has been engaging art enthusiasts, and challenging the way we see ourselves and our society. Over the years, the prize has been awarded to many of Australia’s most prominent artists. Forty three portraits are exhibited in this year’s exhibition including 2017 Archibald Prize winner Mitch Cairns for his portrait of partner and artist Agatha Gothe-Snape and the Packing Room Prize winner Peter Smeeth for his portrait of Lisa Wilkinson AM.

DID YOU KNOW? Christened John Feltham, JF Archibald was born in Geelong West on 14 January, 1856, and lived in the region beginning his journalism career in Warrnambool when he was 15 years old. Furthermore, a number of finalists in the 2017 Archibald Prize have connections to the region. Artist Kate Beynon was the winner of the 2016 Geelong contemporary art prize, Sophia Hewson was schooled in Geelong while William H. Luke and sitter Remy van de Wiel have decades of involvement in the Geelong region spending their summers on the Surf Coast. For more information or to book tickets to the 2017 Archibald Prize visit archibaldgeelong.com.au

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SOUL PENANGK Aboriginal Art Gallery is a stunning new addition to Geelongâ€™s arts scene, specialising in contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works for modern interiors. With a focus on sharing stories depicted by the artists, the Pakington Street gallery is friendly and relaxed with art ranging from small, affordable works to large investment pieces. Many works are by well-known and collectible Indigenous artists, others are simply great artworks at fantastic prices. Owners Naomi and Raymond Walters feel privileged to share their passion for art and culture with the community. Penangk prides itself on adding to the art-buying experience by ensuring stories and biographies accompany the paintings with certificates of authenticity.

Other featured artists include Kudditji Kngwarreye, Barbara Weir, Margaret Scobie, Tommy Watson, Gloria Petyarre, Jeannie Petyarre, Sarita King, Zita Wallace, Jennie Mills Pwerle, Charmaine Pwerle, and Anna Petyarre, plus many more.

Penangk also stocks a unique range of gifts and jewellery, with lay-bys, framing and delivery services also available. Penangk Gallery aims to host art workshops for the community, along with evenings for storysharing and music in the Little Pakington courtyard. Major exhibitions of Indigenous masters, established artists and exciting new talent are planned. Gallery manager Naomi Walter is available to meet visitors 10am to 4pm Tuesdays to Sundays.

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AUSSIE OSBORNE Osborne House has fascinated CHERYL SCOTT ever since she first met with like-minded residents in property’s stable in 1995 to protect its history. With the mansion in indefinite lockdown 22 years later, due to mould, and its future in doubt, Cheryl dives into the past of her favourite Geelong icon.

The interior of Osborne House, now off-limits to the public.

FEW properties in Australia have a history that compares to Osborne House.

Several wealthy pastoralists bought or leased the property over the next four decades.

This iconic, heritage-listed property on the cliffs above Corio Bay has a past which Geelong can be justifiably proud of.

John Lang Currie, who later became a State MP, resided there between1865-73 and eminent merino sheep breeder and arts patron Philip Russell lived there from 1888 to 1900.

Pastoralist Robert Muirhead commissioned the house in 1858, naming it for the summer residence of Queen Victoria, according to family folklore. But after only four years, Robert fell from his horse and died. His wife Mary died a year later after reportedly ingesting poison. Exhumation and a Coroner’s inquest later confirmed the original death certificate of “congestion of the brain”.

The chamber of the former Shire of Corio at Osborne House is now off-limits to the public.

They are buried together at Eastern Cemetery.

Phillip added a large bluestone extension, bred polo ponies and established the Non-Descripts cricket club. In 1900 the State Government purchased Osborne House for use as Governor Sir Reginald Talbot’s summer residence but he declined to visit and it remained empty. When the Geelong Harbour Trust formed in 1905, they purchased Osborne House from the State intending to lease it to raise money.

May Parrington of South Yarra agreed to a four-year lease providing the trust added a ballroom or dining room and seven bedrooms so she could operate a “high class” guest house. They did, at a cost of 2912 pounds but she left after one year, owing 250 pounds. Meanwhile, the Australian Government sought to establish a naval training college on Federal territory but its Jervis Bay location would not be ready for several years. Osborne House became the first Royal Australian Naval College (1913-1915) with the first two intakes of cadet midshipmen from across the country undertaking officer training. Several, including John Collins and Harold Farncomb, went on to forge distinguished naval careers. In 1916, following the cadets’ departure to NSW, the Defence Department converted Osborne House to a convalescent hospital for servicemen returning from WWI. By year’s end, the men were redeployed, discharged or relocated to McLeod. Adie-Grace Collins, whose husband owned a large mansion named Moorak in Newtown, was heavily involved in the war effort. She used her social influence to successfully lobby the then Defence Minister for Osborne House to become a Red Cross Rest Home for war worn nurses. In August 1917 Osborne House opened as Victoria’s first nurses’

convalescent home and where Grace worked tirelessly with Amy Blakiston of the Red Cross Home Hospitals Committee. In 1920 the Defence Department again required the property and the nurses were relocated to “Wyuna” on Western Beach. When Britain gifted Australia six J Class submarines Osborne House became Australia’s first submarine base for two years until 1929. Again Osborne House sat vacant until the Shire of Corio (previously located in Lara) purchased it in 1937 for their municipal offices. Apart from five years during WWII, when the shire relocated to Geelong to allow the army to base their transport training facility there, it was the shire’s headquarters for 52 years. Successive Geelong councils have failed to determine a future for Osborne House following the amalgamation of the city’s municipalities in 1993. Until April the stables hosted Geelong Maritime Museum and community groups leased the ground floor areas and promoted its history with exhibitions. But the City locked down the grand old building due to costly maintenance issues, making it unavailable to the public for the foreseeable future. Osborne House is a magnificent community asset with a grand history and tourism potential but it will require vision, determination and money to bring at back to life. But look what the residents of Ballarat did with a mining slag heap - it’s now Sovereign Hill. 55

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LIFTING weights from the age of 12 set the foundation for the career of Elite Bodies personal trainer and sports nutrition specialist Ji Cottrill. “I originally planned to be a teacher,” he surprisingly reveals. With 15 years of industry experience, Ji completed a physical training instructor (PTI) course while in the army then a degree in physical education and sports science. “I specialise in correct training principles, understanding food and how we respond to that.” Understanding that the fitness industry is “very much trenddriven”, Ji prefers to focus on basic-heavy compound movements. “The old ways that science shows have the best effects,” he advises. Ji’s specialities include making clients stronger, faster, and

confident of making the right choices with food. “Clients sometimes hear things like saturated fats are bad for you but saturated fats are important for hormone production, cell proliferation and energy,” he notes. “It’s a matter of finding out what works specifically for you and not being afraid of eating.” Elite Bodies uses Recomposer software to measure food intake and exercise output so Ji can track clients’ progress. Ji focuses on quality rather than quantity of training. “Stimulate, don’t annihilate,” he advises “When the body is stressed out from too much work it goes into a “stress mode” (cortisol increases) and burns fat at a lower rate. Rest and nutrition tie into recovery so the body can continue to improve.”

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HAIR HAMLYN Heights’ Salon Meraki Colour Specialists has been open for less than a year but has already ranked fifth in local radio’s Best Hair Dressers in Geelong and won Best of the Bay Best Hairdresser 2017. “I believe my success comes from the personal and unique service every client receives when they come in for an appointment,” says salon owner Vicky Polyzos. “Hair and beauty is such a personal thing and I always make sure clients are 100 per cent satisfied with the service I provide.” Vicky opened Salon Meraki in November 2016. With extensive hairdressing experience, she always wanted a salon with a warm, welcoming atmosphere for working her “magic”. The salon is modern and vibrant, with every client offered coffee or tea on arrival. Appointments are necessary, Vicky advises, with few opportunities available for walk-in clients. “However, I always try my best to accommodate everyone,” she said.

Hair and beauty is such a personal thing and I always make sure clients are 100 per cent satisfied with the service I provide… Vicky says clients can book appointments or consultations by phoning Salon Meraki Colour Specialists on 5298 3465 or visiting its website at salonmeraki. com.au. More information about the salon is available by phoning or visiting the website or Facebook page at facebook.com/salonmerakics

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FOR WARRIOR “WE TRAIN for the sport of life,” says Geelong Boxing and Obstacle Training’s Jase Lydom. Now operating out of South Geelong’s The Funhouse, owner and head coach Jase established the business nine years ago but has been operating at its current venue for 12 months. Jase has set up an obstacle training venue like no other in Victoria. Ten of the season one Australian Ninja Warrior competitors trained at The Funhouse in the lead up to filming. Jase has competed in over 60 obstaclecourse races in Australia, the US and the UK over the past five years. He enjoys endurance events such as the 24-hour World’s Toughest Mudder, in which he has competed four times. He recently placed second in a 200km obstacle race in Brisbane and also participated in season one of Australian Ninja Warrior. He believes in setting a good example for his clients. Jase says obstacle training provides a great full-body workout.

Jase Lydom in action at his gym.

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healthy, balanced lifestyle are important,” he advises.

“We train clients for specific events like Tough Mudder, Spartan Race and Miss Muddy and we’re excited about our Mini Ninja classes starting in term four.

Among the instructors at The Funhouse, are an exercise physiologist, an Australian Spartan Team representative, an exercise and sports science student and a dedicated yoga instructor.

“We cater for all fitness levels and our timetable offers a fantastic variety for everyone.”

“The specific obstacle skills really take you back to our primal movements of climbing, crawling, carrying, pushing and pulling.” Jase has clients from “all walks of life” at Geelong Boxing and Obstacle, including children, university students, tradies,

Jase and the team at GBOT, focus on the fundamentals, with clients. “Being aware of what your body can do, load management and sticking to a

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CONSISTENCY AFTER nearly a decade as a personal trainer, Goodlife Health Clubs’ Jason Vernon has heard all the usual questions from all sorts of clients about achieving fitness goals.

top of this helps tremendously with people suffering from diabetes, including onset diabetes, which is an evergrowing health issue in our society.”

“They range from the simple to not so simple but there’s a common thread: how do I lose weight,” Jason says.

Jason also recommends resistance training as “fantastic” for bone density, tendon strength and muscle elasticity, crucial for ageing people.

“Consistency is the key ingredient that 95 per cent of people seem to neglect on their health and fitness journeys.” Keeping nutrition in check while also maintaining a consistent weight-training regime is sometimes overlooked, Jason says. He recommends resistance training as the most-effective way of using stored energy. “By using resistance to challenge the body it’s forced to respond by becoming stronger and more resilient to the stress of resistance training,” Jason explains. “Putting ourselves under this kind of stress helps our muscles to efficiently utilise glycogen, or stored energy, leaving us with a much steadier blood sugar level throughout the day. Keeping on

Many studies show the positive long-term effects of safe and guided resistance training with people over the age of 40. “Whether it’s free-weighted movements or machines, having a resistance training program in your weekly routine will bring you tremendous benefits in both the short and long term,” Jason advises. “Using the aid of experienced personal trainers to correctly guide you through the safest and most effective movements for you is highly recommended. “I’ve been utilising resistance training with my clients at Goodlife Health Clubs of all ages and fitness levels for almost 10 years with great success. A good personal trainer will guide and support you to help ensure you reach your health and fitness goals.”

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CORIAN ON TOP AT TAVERN “NEXT time you’re chatting at a Geelong bar take a minute to admire its countertop - chances are it was supplied locally by Newgrove,” says owner Sean Blood. Newgrove makes custom countertops for cafes, restaurants, pubs, retail premises, reception areas and office spaces to suit individual style and specifications. A recent project included supplying the bench tops for the refurbishment of Geelong’s Sawyers Arms Tavern, in keeping with the tradition of the popular Newtown venue. “Owners Peter and Lou Clatworthy selected Corian for the countertops,” Sean says.

a fraction of the cost of stone.

DuPont Corian is a high-tech solid surface that’s non-porous and stain-resistant, making it perfect for bar counter tops.

“At Sawyers Arms we used Corian Witch Hazel, which was in keeping with the look and feel of the popular tavern. In the upstairs bar and bathroom we used Corian Rain Cloud.

“Even red wine can be wiped away clean,” Sean says.

“Both colours go well with timber floorboards.”

Newgrove is Geelong’s only Corian fabricator and the team like to work with the solid surface.

Corian is available in an array of colours.

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Newgrove’s Corian countertop at Peter Clatworthy’s Sawyers Arms Tavern.

Along with commercial applications, Corian is also popular with new-home builders and renovators for kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and al fresco areas. Other Newgove projects include

countertops at The Edge, Gold Diggers Arms, Sober Ramen and The Piano Bar. Many impressive reception counters around Geelong have also been supplied by Newgrove in either Corian or Laminate. “We aim to take the client’s branding into account through their reception counters, so this is conveyed as soon as someone enters the premises. “We aim for functional but with a wow factor; innovative and practical.” More information on solidsurface Corian is available at newgrovebenchtops.com.au and Newgrove’s showroom.

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A Wathaurong glass splashback design.

YOU reach your hand into the shower cubicle and go to turn on the tap but first you notice for the umpteenth time that gorgeous custom-made splashback staring back.

The Wathaurong Glass and Arts showroom.

The artwork is exquisite. The attention to detail is obvious. And you never tire of gazing into the unique craftsmanship in your own bathroom. The splashback is, of course, from Wathaurong Glass and Arts. The team is proudly Geelong and proudly Indigenous. The North Geelong-based business was formed in 1998 to help express Aboriginal art through glass-making. It’s a not-for-profit business and all employees are Indigenous. Indeed, you don’t have to take a shower to enjoy the artwork of Wathaurong’s custom-made splashbacks. The team can design your own kitchen splashback as well. These stunning artistic masterpieces add value to your home and will have your guests talking. Based at North Geelong, Wathaurong Glass and Arts has developed a reputation for products that add a special element to private and commercial premises. 68

The staff use techniques including kiln-forming, sandblasting and other processes as deemed necessary to produce high-quality glass products reflecting local Indigenous culture. Formed in 1998, the business takes great pride in producing unique Aboriginal artwork with a functional edge. Wathaurong also specialises in doors and window glass, glass art panels, glass plaques, glass signage, mirrors and furnishing. They even make the annual ‘Dreamtime at the G’ medal for the best player in the Richmond versus Essendon AFL match.

The name ‘Wathaurong’ (wathawurrung or wadda wurrung) is a recognised tribe, that consisted of 25 groups (clans). The boundaries of Wathaurong are from Geelong, north to the Werribee River, north-west to Bacchus Marsh, south-west to Cressy, south-east to Colac, east to Lorne and north back to Geelong encompassing the Bellarine Peninsula. Buying from Wathaurong Glass is putting your money back into the community. Visit the website wathaurongglass. com.au, or visit Wathaurong Glass at 16 Rodney Road, North Geelong.

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The Qii House Japaneseinspired bath house.

“IT’S MORE than accommodation,” says Heather Kolb of her stunning Qii House. “It’s the transformative travel component that adds to the Qii House experience; the therapeutic aspects that may benefit health and well-being.” Heather’s “spiritual spa destination” Qii House is situated on two hectares at Lorne. She purchased the property back in 2007 for its “calm and inspired energy”, transforming the house and grounds over the next 10 years. Among the recent improvements is an outdoor Japanese-inspired bath house for “forestry therapy”, Heather explains. “I always thought I’d like to have an outdoor bath because I ripped the bath out of the house and put a shower there instead to make more space. “I’ve read about them in Japan and the Netherlands and the therapy surrounding an outdoor bath and engaging in nature, so I designed my own version of what I thought would be authentic.” Big enough for two, the bespoke bath is encased in bamboo and with its lid embellished by a medallion depicting mermaids and fish, hand-made by artisans in Haiti from recycled oil drums. Oil-rubbed bronze Mooni waterfall taps add a further dash of style. Partly covered, the bath house includes two day beds and is arranged around a giant tree fern. “It’s actually coming through the floor,” Heather says. She considers the bath house an “enhancer” to the existing experience at Qii House. “In the hot tub you could meditate, use eucalyptus oil, even have a glass of champagne, lay back and inhale the aromas of the forest and just be in the moment - whatever floats your boat,” she laughs. “It’s a perfect way to engage all your senses.” Heather describes Qii House as an “innate, lived experience”, inspired by the “good energy” of its Otways environment. The facility has been nominated for RACV’s Business Excellence Awards for Tourism, with Heather planning to submit an entry in the Unique/Eco Tourism category.

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Meeting council and building regulations, Aarons can also customise the workshops’ timber door and window positions and modular designs. Aarons Outdoor Living offers free site inspections to make the best use of space in backyards, childcare centres, holiday parks, sporting clubs and even retirement homes.

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BACKYARDS AARONS Outdoor Living Geelong is transforming backyards, according to managing director Mark Zimmer. “It’s very satisfying when you can turn someone’s mediocre backyard into a resort-like outdoor retreat,” Mark says. His Melbourne Road business can build and install cubbies and an endless variety of other outdoor structures. Aarons uses treated pine to deliver

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other products including garden sheds, Bali huts, pergolas, outdoor furniture, dog kennels and even chicken coops. The huts and pergolas are an ideal shade solution for summer, Mark advises. The company’s storage workshops are also popular. “People use them for all sorts of things - gymnasiums, painting studios, music rooms and more,” Mark says.

The Geelong team also offers free site inspections with friendly customer service and high quality workmanship on all installations. Company founder Aaron Giddings began his dream transforming backyards 25 years ago when he started building dog kennels in his parents’ carport. “I’m proud Aarons is the leading manufacturer and supplier of Australian backyard products,” he says. “We deliver exceptional products and service, at an affordable price. That’s my promise. “I know you’ll enjoy your Aarons Outdoor Living experience.”

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Cal Stuart, co-owner of Brax.

75 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE OPERATING under the slogan ‘More than just blinds’, Geelong’s Brax is celebrating 75 years in business.

David is based at Brax’s manufacturing facilities in South Geelong, while Cal oversees all of the sales and marketing.

Brax makes all its products to order, including its popular roller blinds, which come in an extensive range of fabrics.

A second-generation family business owned and operated by husband-andwife team David and Cal Stuart, Brax manufactures awnings, roller blinds, curtains, and Crimsafe security products and is also a licensee for the Luxaflex window coverings.

David has developed a “passion” for the manufacturing side after spending most of his working life in the business, which now employs around 27 staff, many of whom are long-term employees.

Brax also keeps up technological advances and trends, Cal says.

“Brax originally started manufacturing toys and wooden knitting counters and rulers then moved onto all sorts of window coverings,” Cal explains.

“One of our key sales representatives, who is also named David, has been working here for 41 years, Peter has been with us for 26, and our blinds installer, another David, has been here for 52,” Cal marvels.

People can see what they’re getting and customers can also talk to our experienced staff for

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“Most types of blinds can be motorised, which is also a popular option that customers go for. “But it’s worth remembering that choosing to have motorised blinds needs some early planning because of the need for a power point.” Cal believes that Brax’s showroom at 332 Pakington Street, Newtown, is just one of the company’s points of difference. “People can see what they’re getting and customers can also talk to our experienced staff for good advice,” Cal says. “Another point of difference is that we do manufacture many of our products locally and are very big on sourcing the highest-quality products.” Cal invites anyone wanting more information about Brax Window Treatments to visit the showroom or braxwt.com.au 73

THE ENCHANTED FOREST THE Ebony Forest is more than just a homewares shop. Yes, it sells affordable and quality home decor, but there’s also a superb indoor coffee shop and a sub newsagency. But let’s face it, it’s the homewares, comprising cushions, decorative items and wall prints in various styles, that draw the customers into the iconic Newcomb shop. Established in December 2014, The Ebony Forest is a one-stop shop for home products. The artwork prints and oil paintings are hugely popular as are the homewares, cushions, furniture (including S/H retro and industrial when available). Also a stockist of the MOR Emporium range of candles, diffusers, and body products. And it’s the customer service that people rave about. Andrea Coltish makes sure all her customers leave happy, and a quick look at the feedback from The Ebony Forest’s Facebook site will confirm that customer satisfaction is the most important part of the business. You can also sip on a coffee while contemplating your purchase. There’s indoor seating and a takeaway service. The Ebony Forest has also introduced a colour and decorating consulting service - either in the shop or your own home/office with Andrea. And why not pick up a newspaper or magazine at the sub newsagency while you’re there? The Ebony Forest is at 48 Watson Road, Newcomb, and is open from 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 7.30am to 2pm Saturday. Find them on Facebook at The Ebony Forest or on Instagram.

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IN THE late ’70s the current owner of Australian Window Fashions secured a job with a local firm that manufactured and installed all types of furnishings for windows. “The first thing the boss taught me was how to use a metric tape measure,” Carl Paolini says. “At school I was tutored in the imperial system, so it took a bit to get used to 2130mm instead of 85 and 1/4 inches but after 40 years of measuring windows in metric I think I’m getting used to it.” Carl started his own business in 1984. “Having spent so many years in the industry I’ve witnessed the cycles. In the ’70s it was drapes and Terylene, in the ’80s it was vertical blinds, in the ’90s it was slim-line and timber Venetians, and in the early 2000s Roman blinds took over.”

Products on display at Australian Window Fashions.

WINDOW FASHIONS Then roller blinds began taking over on the back of the introduction of sunscreen fabric. Today the upcoming product seems to be plantation shutters, Carl says. “Some people would not agree with me but that’s how I see it. “Mind you, all the products I’ve mentioned are still used today. They all have their own particular advantages and disadvantages but there’s always one product that customers are keener on than others.” Technology has also made an impact, with motorisation available for just about anything, Carl says. Anyone looking to buy window coverings should decide what they need before looking, he advises. “Privacy, light, heat and glare from the sun, internal heat retention and decoration are the things to think about.

Carl refuses to think of himself as a salesperson.

“If your window faces south you don’t need to worry about the sun streaming in. If no one can look in through your windows you don’t have privacy issues. “Once you know what you need you can choose a product that will make you happy.”

“I hate selling stuff,” he declares. “I like to help my customers choose what they need. My office produces a written quotation within 24 hours and then it’s up to the customer to buy if they wish to purchase. “That’s how I prefer to do business.”

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enrolments in the new year, along with Oxanda Education’s private child care, Bluebird Early Education, catering for 126 children up to the age of five.

‘SUPER SUBURB’

Estate manager Ben Stewart said Warralily was a runaway hit with homebuyers, especially young families looking for lifestyle, amenities, affordability and ready proximity to the best of coast and urban living.

WARRALILY is a Geelong success story setting a cracking pace for sales and infrastructure delivery to create Armstrong Creek’s first new super suburb where residents can live, work and shop locally. Warralily is the growth area’s largest development and consistently rates as the bestselling estate in Geelong - which, in itself, is arguably the fastest growing region in Victoria. An impressive 50 per cent of the estate has been sold - way beyond expectations - to create a thriving community of 5500 residents occupying over 1900 homes.

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is the growth area’s largest development and consistently rates as the bestselling estate in Geelong… A new lifestyle awaits families at Warralilly.

Civil, landscaping and infrastructure investment to date has hit the $420 million mark. In all, construction of 58 stages is complete, 10 stages are under construction and the first stage of the $100 million shopping village, anchored by Woolworths and Aldi, will open this spring. The village has leases signed for a range of complementary specialty outlets including a confirmed BWS bottle shop, Direct Chemist Outlet, nail and beauty salon and an assortment of food outlets including Town and Country Pizza. The centre will also include a medical and dental practice, commercial offices, a gym and more. The adjacent Armstrong Creek Education Precinct will be completed for term one

“We are averaging 43 sales a month over the last four months and have been consistently the highest selling estate in Geelong, with well over 30 per cent market share over the last year,” Stewart says. “We are also working with a fantastic diversity of buyers, as land prices from $166,500 to $247,000 satisfy house and land requirements for most property hunters. “Construction of the Armstrong Creek Education Precinct and The Village is accelerating growth, with the team on track to sign over 50 contracts for the month of July - once again showing that Warralily is an in-demand bluechip location.” With the First Home Buyers grant being increased to $20,000 as of 1 July, along with significant stamp duty savings, there is no better time to look at building in Geelong’s pre-eminent estate. While many new residents have been locally based, with the advent of the increase in the grant there is now seeing strong inquiry further afield. The full scale of the community is now evident with last month’s opening of Warralily Boulevard from Barwon Heads Road through to the Surf Coast Highway linking the estate’s east and west neighbourhoods to the ring road, Surf Coast and future community hub on Barwon Heads Road. All Warralily residents now have car, foot and bike connectivity to the full array of future community services, including neighbourhood shopping, cafes and restaurants, a child and maternal healthcare centre, four schools and sporting facilities including football ovals, soccer fields, netball and tennis courts and bowling greens.

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AXIS OF AWESOME Sleek, sexy, swift and oh so stunning - European Affair owner PAUL LOUGHNAN presents three of his favourite cars. BMW 430i Gran Coupe 2016 ‘The sexy, curvy Beemer combines performance with practicality. ‘The 2.0 litre, four-cylinder engine with eight-speed auto can reach 100km/h in less than six seconds while consuming just a claimed 5.8 litres per 100km. ‘The coupe-like design’s fold-down rear seats allow the boot space to be expanded from 480 litres standard to a massive 1300. Talk about a great car for a weekend getaway drive with all your gear in the back. ‘And did I say it looks fantastic?’

AUDI A5 2017 ‘I immediately fell in love with the beautiful two-door A5. ‘It looks so powerful with its sleek lines and bulging guards. The look really is muscularly sporty yet refined. ‘A choice of engines is available, including a diesel, although I’d go for the top-of-the line 2.0 TFSI quatto S tronic - it hits 100km/h in 5.8 seconds. ‘The fuel consumption’s good, the car’s packed with technology and the all-wheel-drive S tronic would be just perfect for a romp down the Great Ocean Road.’

MERCEDES AMG CLA45 2017 ‘This stunning slung-back Merc is simply irresistible inside and out. ‘The front and rear really stand out with their aero packages, while the incredible body-hugging Recaro seats are just so eye-catching after opening the doors. ‘The turbocharged 2.0-litre donk must be one of the most impressive fourcylinders on the market anywhere, pumping out an amazing 280kW of power and 475Nm of torque - more than Holden’s 6.0-litre V8! ‘The car’s obviously a rocket but then there’s also all that incredible German technology. What a car!’ 78

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CALENDAR of EVENTS 6 October onwards

20 October

Food Truck Friday

Oktoberfest

Geelong’s resident foodies will get to treat their tastebuds every Friday starting 6 October as food trucks return to the CBD. The line-up of gourmet food vendors will change each month, with live entertainment from Geelong’s talented buskers and a variety of seating and dining options. Little Malop Street Geelong

14 October onwards Pako Farmers Market Geelong’s newest market is bringing food straight from the farm to the plate in support of Ashby Primary School’s food garden program. The market will run 8am to 1pm on the second and fourth Saturday of each month and features the fresh local fish, eggs, vegetables, meat, honey and more. Ashby Primary School Geelong West

28 October

Diwali - The Festival of Lights Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, an annual celebration that signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. The Deakin University festival features tons of multicultural activities and concludes with fireworks display over Geelong’s waterfront. Costa Hall Geelong

Pull out the lederhosen and dirndl, it’s time for Oktoberfest! The German beer festival is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated days on the Geelong calendar and why wouldn’t be? Who doesn’t love dressing-up and having a good time with their mates? Tickets include an Oktoberfeststyle 560m stein on entry to keep, traditional German-style food and beer and live entertainment. Geelong Showgrounds East Geelong

24 October Geelong’s Big Play Day Families are invited to Geelong’s Big Play Day - the City’s biggest kid’s event of the year. Interactive activities include performances by the Mik Maks, Mister Ants, Krazy Koala and Dazzling Dan. There will be hula hooping, an animal farm, African Drumming, music workshops, story-telling, physical activities, art and craft and lots more. Geelong Botanic Gardens East Geelong

19 November

25 October Geelong Cup 19-22 October The Royal Geelong Show Prepare for a weekend of family fun with the biggest four-day show in country Victoria - the Royal Geelong Show. The show features 40 competitions including dogs, livestock and art, thrilling rides and a huge variety of showbags. Geelong Showgrounds East Geelong

The fascinators and fashions will be out on the field as 15,000 to 20,000 people hit the racecourse for the Geelong Cup. The prize money exceeds $300,000 for the race, which is one of the most reliable guides to the result of the Melbourne Cup. The race is held over a distance of 2400 metres and was first run in 1872. Geelong Racecourse Breakwater

A Very Kransky Christmas Cloistered in the old rickety family house in their home town of Esk in Queensland, the musical Kransky Sisters’ traditional Christmas festivities have until now been shrouded in secrecy. With their unusual array of instruments from cheese grater to toilet brush, tuba to musical saw, settle in for what could be your kookiest Christmas party yet. The Playhouse Geelong Performing Arts Centre

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