Issue 9, 2011
TAFE NSW Riverina Institute MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE MURRAY NOW ENEWS
Welcome to the latest Murray Now eNews
To kick off another fantastic issue we feature the ultimate in feel good wines, located in Jerilderie. This winery certainly has a lot to offer wine drinkers of the world. We talk to two brothers that are not only diverse in their engineering professionalism but also innovative and know how to run a business that’s been going since the 1940’s. Read about an Open Day with a difference in the quiet country town of Chiltern and mark your calendars for next year as the newest event to hit Deniliquin is coming in March and of course the Murray Now State of the Region Event with lots to offer in July 2012
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Jerilderie’s Best Kept Secret
We’ve been hearing for years that there are wonderful health benefits of drinking wine, Frank Bonic organic wine producer in Jerilderie southern NSW has created a super food and herb that creates authenticity, full flavour and complexity to his wines. Organic One produces a variety of wines that do not use any synthetic fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides. Frank’s grapes grow naturally from the rich nutrients and minerals in the soil. The vines work harder and have deeper roots than non-organic vines.
Frank says the simple things about cultivation and production of Organic One are first class. “With the ease of bringing the grapes from the vineyard, cold extract and press, using no chemicals, makes the preservation of this living energy easier and by not putting too much mechanics into the process, you will prevent ruining it.” Frank goes onto say.
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Driving Engineering into the Future
It’s great to know the Murray region boasts many experienced professionals and the engineering expertise dating back to 1944 of the Upton’s spans over three generations. Brothers Marc and Paul have helped build Upton Engineering into the business it is today. Specialising in broad acre irrigation and more recently solar tracking devices, this niche business based in Corowa, NSW has tried its hand at more innovative designs!
A battery powered car? Yes, an old 1982 Toyota which has been converted to a green machine, overcoming the problem in hybrid or green conversions which does not compromise on the performance of the car. Paul Upton tells Murray Now, “We wanted to demonstrate that a 30 year old car can be good for another 30 years with this type of technology. We have created a zero emission system, whereby the lithium ion batteries charge from our solar tracking system, not from the power station”.
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Not Just a Place to Relax
“A jewel in the crown of Indigo Shire” is the catch cry of Kevin Mayhew, President of the Chiltern Tourism & Development Inc. Chiltern boasts mining heritage, preserved streetscapes and spectacular surrounding National Parkland the ideal relocation from a busy lifestyle.
Chiltern Tourism & Development Inc. facilitated an ‘Open Day’ to showcase residential and commercial properties to all interested in discovering this hidden gem in North East Victoria last weekend.
Chiltern Tourism & Development Inc. working in partnership with Indigo Shire has created a strategic plan that will chart the course of the community over the next 5 years. Part of this planning is through community engagement including the planned growth of residential sites and a new light industrial estate located on the outskirts of town.
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Murray Now Coming Events
For those of you that are looking towards setting dates in concrete for your 2012 calendar, there are some not to be missed Murray Now events to mark down!
Sure you’ve heard of the Deni Ute Muster and what a huge event it has become. From humble beginnings of a handful of guys in utes, singlets and broad brimmed hats. Well the inaugural Farm Innovation Technology Expo (or FITE as it is referred to) is gaining momentum and working towards becoming just as popular. Over two days, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 March 2012, the FITE will be held at the Murray Valley Industry Park on Todd’s Road just 7 kilometres out of Deniliquin.
