Murrindindi Arts & Tourism, Business & Trades Guide

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AUTUMN 2019

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Daniel and James of Holistic Pastoral with some of their livestock, which are frequently moved onto new sections of pasture using a rotational grazing system designed to regenerate the land: “It’s like a wave of green creeps back into the paddock as you go,” Daniel says.

By Emily Friedel

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osing every lamb they bred to dogs or foxes two years running prompted Daniel Kelton, his partner Aldona Baranowski and his brother James

to look for an alternative to conventional farming methods.

Daniel and his family moved to the Murrindindi Shire area from New South Wales a few years ago when he got a job

as an outdoor education teacher at Rubicon. Daniel and his siblings grew up working on farms, so are well-versed in sheep husbandry, and they decided to raise sheep in Thornton for

a personal supply of ethically produced meat.

“We had a family rule, we wouldn’t eat meat unless we grew it and killed it ourselves, and we still stick to that,” he says.

Grass growth on some of Holistic Pastoral’s resting pasture at the height of summer without the use of artificial fertilisers or watering.

Chickens are an important part of the regenerative agricultural system Holistic Pastoral implements, cleaning up after the larger livestock and leaving behind nutritious manure as fertiliser.

But the dogs and foxes down here presented a new and seemingly insurmountable challenge. After exhausting every method possible to reduce predator attacks and being advised by a longtime local farmer that they would be forever battling the dogs, they stumbled upon a solution.

“There is a bloke called Joel Salatin from America – he’s a free-range, pastured farmer there – who was championing this electric mesh and since we’ve moved the sheep into this electric mesh, we’ve had the best lambing year yet – we haven’t lost a single lamb,” Daniel says.

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but it lends itself to a system of rotational grazing that mimics the natural patterns of herbivores moving across grasslands. Sheep or cattle are shifted to fresh grass on a daily basis, followed by chickens that scratch and spread dung, eat parasites and provide rich manure fertiliser for the soil, and each patch of pasture is rested for long periods between grazing.

“Everything links and works together, the system is meant to replicate a natural food system. For example, we keep bees too, and they pollinate the clover and the grasses that don’t wind pollinate, and we get honey from them, so all these pieces fit together,” Daniel says.

After implementing this system of regenerative agriculture, Daniel, Aldona and James witnessed a raft of benefits on top of the elimination of losses to predators.

“The most amazing thing is the pasture growth. If you look at the paddocks and the hills around us everything’s dry or browning off, but here where we’ve been using this system we’ve got lush green pastures – and this hasn’t been watered, this is all just rain,” Daniel says.

The frequent movement of livestock to new pasture also means that they can farm animals without the use of chemicals.

“We don’t have to worry about drenches, and we’ve

never had any foot troubles in our sheep since we moved here, so we can run an organic system because all the worm cycles are getting broken down,” Daniel says.

Seeing the potential for meat production using regenerative farming practices, they decided to go commercial to provide ethically raised lamb, chicken and beef for the local community. And so Holistic Pastoral was born.

Many families and businesses in the area have jumped on the opportunity to get their hands on some chemical-free, ethicallyraised, local meat, including restaurants such as The Grant St Grocer and Alexandra Hotel.

Daniel says they’ve had some great feedback about the taste too and puts it down to the more natural method of raising meat.

“We’ve been getting heaps of cool feedback from people saying ours is the best chicken they’ve ever eaten.

The meat is a bit darker, and they have a yellower fat on them. Because they’re moving their legs and their bodies all the time, you get different flavours

developing in the muscles of the chicken. They’re vastly different birds out here [compared to conventional commercial operations]; they run and flap and peck, they’re like chickens should be.”

The business end of Holistic Pastoral is currently run on community supported agriculture type model. A call for orders is put out on their website a month before meat is processed and

Sheep enjoying the fresh grass they will graze on for a day before being moved to the next patch.

delivered, with chicken meat available on a monthly basis, while lamb and beef are available bi-monthly.

Holistic Pastoral operates out of leased land, and Daniel says they are always on the lookout for suitable land to expand the business and hopes to leave a path of healthy, reinvigorated pasture wherever they go.

He also hopes others will adopt the farming practices

they stumbled upon to solve their dog problem.

“It’s a great way of farming, and I’d love to see other people transitioning to it because the more we have people doing it in areas like this, the better it is for the land.”

For more information on Holistic Pastoral go to www. holisticpastoral.com.au or www.facebook.com/Holistic.

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Page 15: Tanya Terhaar, who runs a wildlife shelter on her property in Thornton, with one of the many orphaned kangaroo joeys she has helped to raise and rehabilitate. Above: Russell, an orphaned wombat, who is doing very well in Tanya’s care. Wombats are common residents at her shelter for a variety of reasons, from road accidents to dog attacks. Tanya says the Murrindindi Wildlife Support Group can now also provide people with mange treatment kits for wombats.

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ucy the kangaroo joey was a ‘fence-hanger’, and she still bears the scars from having her feet tangled up in wire. When she came to Tanya Terhaar’s wildlife shelter, Lucy had no feeling in her legs and couldn’t stand. But with time and a helping hand from Tanya, Lucy has beaten the odds and is now happily hopping around.

Tanya is at the hub of the Murrindindi Wildlife Support Group, which she started as a way of coordinating activities between local wildlife shelters, carers and helpers around Thornton, Eildon, Alexandra, Marysville, Buxton and Narbethong.

“When I moved up here about five years ago, I found

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an injured bird and didn’t know who to contact – vets were closed, who do I ring?

And I thought there has to be something out there. I used to help wildlife when I was a child, so I said to hubby I’m going to get into wildlife again, then I got onto a shelter that took me on and eventually I started my own shelter. Now there are a few of us who have shelters around here, and there are others who go and collect animals,” she says.

Running the shelter and coordinating the wildlife support network is more than a full-time job for Tanya: it’s all consuming. Caring for sick, injured or orphaned animals is a round-the-clock affair, and her phone is constantly alive with calls or messages from people

looking for assistance for animals in one form or another. Between getting up in the middle of the night to feed and change the infants, dropping everything for emergency wildlife rescues and fielding calls, there’s a lot of the less glamorous side of being a carer.

“The caring isn’t all touchyfeely feeding with bottles, the hardest parts are all the washing and cleaning the pens, dealing with sick animals, losing them – it can be devastating – and releasing them can be a bit upsetting or having to pass them onto another person.

And the stuff you see on the road, it’s horrific some of it. It can be incredibly emotionally taxing.”

For Tanya, though, the

effort is more than worth it especially when she sees the success stories like Lucy.

And a sure sign that the group she created is having an effect is the proliferation of spray-painted crosses on native animals killed on roads in the area.

Those crosses indicate that the animal’s pouch has been checked for young, and Tanya says that’s not something you saw much of when she first started the group.

Even with word spreading and more hands on deck to help local wildlife in need, there is always plenty of room for anyone who wants to chip in – the stream of animals requiring care is unrelenting.

“There’s a lot of driving

involved. That’s why it would be good to get other people on board to pick up animals.

Even sewers – people who want to sew pouches – because we get material donated, but I couldn’t sew if my life depended on it,” she says with a laugh.

There are also many small things members of the public can do to assist, things as simple as being more aware of wildlife on the roads and tweaking driving habits to reduce the road toll.

“We say to people just wipe off a couple of k’s, especially at night. That little bit slower at night and you often do avoid them.”

Anyone who comes across wildlife in trouble can also help a great deal by getting them to a vet or carer, or even just checking pouches of deceased animals for babies.

“If you see an animal dead on the road, if you’ve got that minute to stop and check to see if it’s a male or female – it’s usually pretty obvious if it’s a male – that’s a good start. If it’s got a bigger baby, you’ll actually see it moving, if they’re smaller you may not. If you’re unsure, call someone – we’re available 24/7.

“If you do find a joey, often they’re in the pouch, and you can’t physically get them out, so you’ve got to cut them

Top: A kangaroo joey snuggling up in its human-made pouch at Tanya’s shelter. Above: Tanya with a welcome swallow that was very reluctant to leave her care. out but be careful not to get bub, but if you can’t just call someone. I’ve often had people turn up with a whole deceased wombat in their car saying it’s got a baby.

“If you pick up a joey, try to keep it in a quiet space, don’t pass them around the family to play with, put them straight into a cloth bag or a pillowcase, and if you can’t get anyone overnight just keep it somewhere quiet and warm until someone can come and collect it.”

Getting sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife to Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

registered carers like Tanya or a vet is paramount, not only for legal reasons, but because their care requirements are very specific and, despite good intentions, people who choose to look after wildlife they find can do more harm than good.

“We don’t recommend people feed and care for native animals themselves.

They need special formulas – cow’s milk can make them really sick – so we recommend people put them in a pouch, or a box if it’s a bird, keep them warm, and contact a vet or us.”

Getting wildlife into the right

hands quickly can make all the difference and give animals like Lucy a second chance at life.

In fact, life is now looking pretty good for Lucy who, when fully recovered, will join the other roos that Tanya has released on her 80-acre property in Thornton that often visit the shelter in the evening to say G’day and perhaps, in their own way, say thank you.

For help for wildlife or more information on getting involved with the Murrindindi Wildlife Support Group call Tanya on 0438 644 021 or go to their Facebook Page.

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The Jehosaphat Gully Walking Track. Photo Parks Victoria.

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walking track at Jehosaphat Gully in Kinglake National Park was reopened in time for the 10 year anniversary of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires.

from the Kinglake township, the track was once popular with families and people looking for a scenic gentle short walk. That experience can once again be enjoyed.

The track was destroyed by fire on 7 February 2009. The damage to trees was so extensive it was thought the popular walking track would never be safe to reopen. It has now been restored for visitors to enjoy.

The track will be temporarily known as the Jehosaphat Gully Walking Track and formally renamed at a future date.

The track passes through a lush shady gully – some tree ferns are hundreds of years old – which is now thriving ten years after the bushfires. Less than 2km

February 2019 marked the 10 Year Anniversary of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires, one of the worst natural disasters Victoria has experienced.

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lives of many, and how communities have rebuilt.

It was also a time to marvel at nature’s ability to recover and thrive.

The parks that were significantly impacted by the bushfires on Black Saturday – particularly Kinglake and Yarra Ranges national parks and Toorourrong Reservoir Park near Whittlesea – are now once again home to healthy plants and animals.

They also provide beautiful settings for visitors to enjoy nature as well as the physical and mental health benefits that come from spending time in parks.

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Above and right: the purple swamp-hen.

By Carol Hopkins If you pass any dam, lagoon or lake in the Murrindindi Shire, you are likely to see mediumsized, black birds bobbing about on the surface or foraging in the reeds and grasses along the shoreline. At first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking these birds are ducks. However, on closer inspection, you’ll find they lack the broad, flat bills and fully webbed feet of ducks. So, what are they?

Most likely, these birds will be one of the common varieties of waterhens that inhabit our area - either the Eurasian coot, dusky moorhen or the purple swamphen. Although they appear similar, they have some distinctive features that will easily enable you to tell them apart.

Let’s start with the Eurasian coot. One of the distinguishing features of this dumpy, sooty-grey bird is its white beak and forehead shield, along with its grey legs. It is also the only one of the three waterhens to have partially webbed feet.

Above and left: the Eurasian coot.

The webbing is, in fact, a series of lobed flaps fringing each of its long toes. These flaps help the bird paddle, dive and walk about on floating vegetation.

Unlike the dusky moorhen or the purple swamphen, the Eurasian coot dives for its food, sometimes to several metres. Its diet consists almost entirely of vegetable matter, which it brings up to the surface for sorting and eating. Coots can also be found grazing along the margins of wetlands or hanging around picnic tables in waterside parklands waiting for handouts of bread; it is in this respect the coot is no different from the other waterhens.

At certain times of the year, particularly on large expanses of open water such as Lake Eildon, coots gather in huge flocks, often numbering in the hundreds. Coots eat and sleep on the water by day and night and are not considered to be accomplished flyers. When taking off, these birds can appear ungainly, with feet frantically pattering across the surface of the water, head thrust forward and wings outstretched until they become airborne. Despite this, they have been known to fly long distances at night.

The dusky moorhen looks almost the same as the Eurasian coot except that it has a red forehead shield and a red beak with a yellow tip as well as reddish legs. Although its body is the same sooty-grey as the coot, the moorhen sports a splash of white under the tail. Its long toes do not have any webbing.

Dusky moorhen.

Dusky moorhens have a more varied diet than the coots, eating insects, worms and molluscs as well as grass and water weed.

They obtain their food by up-ending themselves in the water, rather like a duck, with the tail always visible. They also graze along the margins of waterways and build roosting platforms in the reeds and shrubs where they rest and sleep.

The purple swamphen is the largest of the three waterhens, roughly 10cm longer than the Eurasian coot or dusky moorhen. While its back is a dusky black, its head, neck and chest are a deep, almost iridescent blue, and it has a large, bright-red beak and forehead shield. Its legs are also red and end in very long toes that are devoid of any webbing. As it walks, it constantly flicks its tail, revealing a patch of snow-white feathers underneath.

Although the purple swamphen is a strong swimmer and flyer, it prefers to feed and socialise on land or along water edges where it uses its long toes to drag and grasp plant material. While its diet is primarily vegetarian, it will occasionally eat frogs,

Yea wetlands is a great place to visit to observe water birds. yabbies, ducklings and eggs from any nest within reach. It has also been known to feed on carrion such as dead fish and birds.

All of the waterhens can be quite aggressive during the breeding season, actively defending their territories by chasing other birds away and even killing ducklings and young grebes.

By now you should be feeling fairly

confident about identifying each of these three waterhens. However, it is important to note that all the preceding descriptions refer to adult birds of breeding age. The juveniles of each of these species tend to be dull brown in appearance and lack the strongly coloured bills, forehead shields and legs of their parents. Similarly, all the hatchlings are tiny balls of black feathers with those of the Eurasian coot and

dusky moorhen also having red heads.

To identify the juveniles, it’s best to look around for their parents.

If you would like to know more about Australian birds, take a look at BirdLife Australia’s website at www.birdlife.org. au.

They also have birdwatching groups throughout Victoria that run regular outings and camps where you can learn from experienced birdwatchers.

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Publican Alister ‘Mate’ Borrie

By Julie Fishlock quarter of a century sees many changes, and for the Royal Mail Hotel in Yea, the changes are very clear.

courtyards and awardwinning accommodation.

Walking into the pub-style restaurant and bar is like walking into a welcoming, stylish hipster-haunt in the heart of the big smoke.

Established in 1850, the Royal Mail Hotel Yea has become an iconic landmark featuring a sports bar, modern restaurant, relaxing

The transformation into a contemporary venue has been akin to the caterpillar to the butterfly and is the result of dedication and

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foresight of the assiduous publican Alister ‘Mate’ Borrie, who is nearing the silver anniversary of his foray into the world of country pubs.

Coming from three generations of farmers and the son of 2011’s Murrindindi Shire Citizen of the Year, Val Borrie, Alister has tenacity in the blood. And this tenacity played a big part in the

hotel winning the coveted industry award ‘Best PubStyle Accommodation’ in Victoria in 2016. Following this achievement, the Hotel was then crowned 2017’s ‘Best Pub-Style Accommodation’ in Australia.

Like all rural towns, the local sporting teams play a central role in the social and physical wellbeing of its community

members. For the past 25 years, the Royal Mail Hotel has proudly sponsored the Yea Tigers football, netball and cricket teams, the camera club, swimming programs, picnic race meets, tennis, and many other clubs and fundraisers.

On February 7, 2009, the hotel became a safe haven for many locals and travellers during the tragic Black Saturday fires. All the hotel’s blankets and pillows were handed out, and the exhausted groups rested while waiting to hear the fate of their homes, property and loved ones.

Amongst the travellers was rugby league footballer Ryan Hoffman who, at the time, was a team member of Melbourne Storm. Shortly after, the complete team of players, management and support crew gathered at the hotel and presented Alister with a painting by Nicole Rose (partner of Billy Slater) as a token of appreciation of his generosity. Ms Rose worked a section of a blanket used by the Hoffmans into the painting, which is symbolic of the support the Royal Mail Hotel extends to the local community and tourists.

The restaurant has been designed to cater for a variety of occasions, whether it be an intimate night out with that special someone, a family meal, or a gathering of friends.

Produce for the menu is sourced locally, and the extensive wine list is created for wine lovers, by wine lovers, and comprises local, regional and award-winning interstate wines. Craft beer and ciders from the Yarra Valley, Mansfield and Mornington are also available.

Cold beer is a must in a country pub bar, and you have all the favourites to choose from at the Royal Mail Hotel Yea, including craft beer and ciders from the Yarra Valley, Mansfield and Mornington areas. The sports bar has various memorabilia of local sportspeople and Australian sporting teams. TABcorp and Trackside facilities are available, and an ATM is offered for customer convenience.

A perfect meeting point for get-togethers, the Royal Mail has hosted an array of special events such as school reunions, birthdays, life celebrations/wakes and wedding receptions. Yea and the surrounding towns hold a myriad of events to entertain over a weekend getaway and the spacious luxury suites are the ideal base to recharge. There is also a stunning central area for relaxation or meeting with other guests and a view over the main street of town.

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Marian Rennie’s Gallery Friday 15 March 2019 12pm–4pm Little River Winery, Marian Rennie and the City of Greater Dandenong are co-hosting a regional World’s Longest Lunch.

Marian, renowned artist and cook, will meld gorgeous local in-season produce with exotic aromas and flavours from Dandenong’s diverse, thriving multicultural food heartland.

Showcasing a range from our various sponsors, guests will enjoy multiple dishes over 5 courses with a selection of beverages to accompany each dish.

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Murrindindi Wine Weekend 4th – 5th May 2019 discover our wine . . .

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wo regions will collide in a celebration of food and home-grown produce as part of this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, after a successful collaboration last year.

The Regional World’s Longest Lunch – Acheron will be held on Friday, 15 March, 12pm to 4pm.

Promising a unique dining experience, more than 120 guests will be seated at one table.

The event will be held at Marian Rennie’s Gallery at Acheron, located on one of the oldest farming properties in the area. Guests will enjoy a generous lunch – certain to delight serious foodies and

wine lovers – all set within a stunning established garden.

Little River Winery in Taggerty, Acheron-based artist and cook Marian Rennie and the City of Greater Dandenong will join together to promote businesses and amazing produce from their respective areas.

Guests will be treated to multiple dishes during the five-course culinary feast.

Produce from the regions’ pristine rivers and ranges will be melded with aromas and flavours from the heartland of Greater Dandenong’s thriving multicultural community.

To complement the multiple

dishes there will be local gin on arrival from Four Pillars (Healesville), and craft beer from Brick Lane Brewing (Dandenong). Little River Winery (Taggerty) and Utter Wines (Buxton) will supply a delicious collection of wines throughout the lunch.

Foodies Trails and Organic Formulations are also contributing to the dynamic culinary experience.

Dandenong Businesses involved include A1 Bakery, From Granny, Moondarra Cheese, Rob’s British Butcher, Uncles Smallgoods, Harvest Box, Gippsland Jersey, Hindustan Imports and Well and Good.

Guests will also receive a showbag filled with goodies to enjoy at home after the lunch.

Businesses from the regional area include Blackmores Wagyu Beef, Dobson’s Potatoes, Goulburn River Trout and Yea Dairy.

There will be entertainment during the day with local musicians, Bev and Leigh Fraser, and a Bollywood Photo Booth.

Bring your friends and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of fine wine, delicious gin and a rich array of culinary delights.

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ow in its fourth year, Murrindindi Winemakers are opening their cellar doors on the first weekend in May to celebrate locally grown and made wines.

on our local wine heroes. Murrindindi wines are proof that the old saying ‘winemaking starts in the vineyard’ is true”, says Adrian Utter, chair of Murrindindi Winemakers.

Discover the hidden vineyards in the Acheron and Yea Valleys and meet your local vignerons.

“This year seven local wineries across Murrindindi are joining the celebrations on 4 an 5 May. Take in the amazing landscapes on your winery tour and enjoy the experience of a wine tasting with the makers.”

“The Murrindindi Wine Weekend is a great opportunity to shine a spotlight

There is a lot on offer over the weekend.

Tastings of many different wine varieties and styles, live music and food, of course, from light lunch to banquetstyle feasts.

Download the touring map from www. murrindindiwinemakers.com.au and start planning your Murrindindi Wine Weekend!

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utumn is an ideal time to experience the tranquillity and beauty of the Sedona Estate Winery and Cellar Door.

Since its humble beginnings in 1998, the vision of owners Sonja Herges and Paul Evans has been to produce fine, cool-climate wines that are regionally distinctive and of impeccable quality. Recent national and international awards for the 2015 Yea Valley Shiraz Reserve and Yea Valley Merlot Reserve are a reflection of their dedication and passion to their land and winemaking.

As a true estate, Paul and Sonja grow the fruit, make and bottle the wine onsite and offer an authentic cellar door experience at their winery in Murrindindi, just north of the Great Divide.

Visit the cellar door off the beaten track, you won’t be disappointed! Enjoy a relaxed and informative tasting with the winemaker, and stay for a delicious artisan cheese platter available on weekends and during the peak holiday season.

Or you may want to join one of the many events hosted at Sedona Estate. On Sunday 5 May the winery will open its doors to celebrate the end of vintage with delicious food, fine wine and live music.

The popular Harvest Picnic will feature a three -course banquet-style lunch. Local caterer ‘Harvesting the Feast’ will return to prepare a scrumptious menu with the best seasonal flavours that our region has to offer. Cost for 3-course lunch $75.00 per person plus drinks at bar prices.

Early booking is recommended.

Local flavours at the Harvest Picnic.

Guests at the 2018 Harvest Picnic.

For further details, including event information and opening hours, visit www.sedonaestate.com.au or call (03) 9730 2883.

Sedona Estate is located at 182 Shannons Rd, Murrindindi.

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Sauce winners at last year’s festival Kelly Spedding and Sass Tildsley (The Blister Sisters) from Disaster Bay Chilli.

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he Yarra Valley Herb and Chilli Festival started in 2012 as a local celebration of the taste and health benefits of using herbs and chillis in our daily lives.

The festival was started by Clive and Di Larkman as a way to promote their range of herbs, chillis and other edibles they grow under the Renaissance Herbs brand.

They are true foodies and have a great love of food, wine and everything related.

They also have passion for doing things right from day one and making sure that they always deliver a product above expectations. They wanted their festival to be a fun, family event at which

everyone has an amazing time.

music and cultural dance and bands.

The Yarra Valley Herb and Chilli Festival has become a must-attend part of the food and wine scene in Melbourne. The festival is a two day celebration of the use of herbs and chillis in our daily lives through the presentation of food and drinks, sauces, plants and cultural gear associated with those cuisines that focus on spice and flavour, including dozens of different chilli plants and a full range of herbs.

The Australian Chilli Cookoff is also on each day. The competition stage has the Hellfire Chicken Wing Challenge and the Captain Chilli eating competition.

Each year a new competition is added like the recent ‘Tequila Shot and Holler’.

There will be a food court with dishes from more than15 cuisines, four stages for lectures, cooking demonstrations, relaxed

Entry for under 14 is free and there is a kids’ area with jumping castles, face painting, pony rides and animal farm (all free).

A range of boutique and craft breweries, local wine, excellent coffee and the world’s hottest spring roll and dim sims plus Australia’s leading hot sauce companies.

For the sweet-tooth there are handmade chocolates, desserts and freshly made fruit ice cream.

It is also a chance to stock up the pantry with an amazing range of sauces, herbs, spices, rubs, blends, relishes and chutneys. Some unusual snacks like salami, jerky, pate and turkish delight are available.

The event, held in Wandin on 16 and 17 March, is a display of food, wine, beer and entertainment that caters for everyone who enjoys the good things in life. It is a must-attend event for any food loving person.

Vist the website www. herbchillifestival.com.au for all the details and to buy tickets.

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amieson’s Autumn Festival will be a little earlier this year because Easter has moved into our usual weekend slot. Perhaps a little early for the beautiful colours of autumn, but with the volatility of this year’s weather, who knows?

Most importantly, the free festival will be from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 13 April.

Activities will be scattered along a closed section of Perkins Street between Deb’s Café (where you can get a coffee) down to the bank of the Jamieson River (where you can get a glass of wine, beer, or cider). In between, apart from food, there’ll be lots of stuff to see, to hear and to experience. You will encounter marquees of musicians playing everything from rock to classical, games for kids and adults alike, demonstrations of old and

modern crafts, and displays of some interesting vehicles from over the decades.

Throughout the day, there will be demonstrations of blacksmithing, gold panning, whip cracking and bush cooking, as well as art workshops (including fine art, glass art, mosaic and sculpture), poetry and both modern and traditional dance.

Of course, those annual competitive events that are a little unique to Jamieson will still be held – especially the Gold Nugget Throw, the Cow Poo Lotto and the hilarious Hay Bale Race.

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flight over Jamieson, with the flight to take place during the very afternoon of the festival. The winner will not only get an ‘overview’ of the festival but will have a genuine bird’s eye view of Jamieson and its surrounds in all of its autumn glory.

Each year brings some changes – all the better to make the festival a little bit bigger and a little bit better but still fun and free to all. For 2019, there’ll be a petit peu of a French accent along Rue de Perkins with a display of colourful Citroen 2CVs, French bread and French crepes.

If you, the visitors, have as much fun as the volunteer organisers and volunteer performers, then you’ll have a great day.

While the Festival is only on the Saturday, there will also be a guided walk among Jamieson’s old, rare and unusual trees at 10am on the morning of Sunday 14 April.

The Festival Program can be downloaded in due course from www. jamieson.org.au or check out the discussions on www.facebook. com/jamiesoncommunity

AUTUMN FESTIVAL 13 April 2019

Each year it’s become a little bit bigger, a little bit better, a little bit more fun … just like Jamieson itself.

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Located 250km north east of Melbourne, the refurbished hotel is an ideal spot for a base to explore Lake Eildon, the Goulburn River Inlet and the lush bushland of Jamieson and surrounding areas of the pub itself.

RESTAURANT Inside dining, outside dining–the choice is yours. With a newly refurbished kitchen and dining room, and a first-rate chef cooking a seasonal menu, the Kevington Hotel is an excellent place for lunch or dinner with traditional pub fare.

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BAR Beer On Tap • Carlton Draught • Light Beer Beer In The Fridge • Victoria Bitter • Cascade Light Ale • Carlton Draught • Melbourne Bitter • Stella Artois

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1ST WEEKEND OF SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

over the hills and not so far away

A charity bicycle event along the Great Victorian Rail Trail

centred on Yea and Yarck and will include an opportunity to ride across the iconic Bonnie Doon bridge

Saturday 6 April 2019 How Much?

DISTANCE

ADULT SNR CONC

Yea to Bonnie Doon (return) 121 kms $50 $40 $10 Bonnie Doon to Yea (return) 121 kms $50 $40 $10

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Rotary Club of Alexandra & Rotary Club of Yea

Bonnie Doon to Cathkin (return) 80 km $50 $40 $10 Yea to Cathkin (return)

42 kms

$40 $30 $10

Yea to Yarck (return)

54 kms

$40 $30 $10

Yarck to Yea (return)

54 kms

$40 $30 $10

INCLUDES • Lunch at Cathkin • Damper and Billy Tea at Kanumbra • Free admission to Nutfield with Devonshire tea and working dog demos

Contact Melinda (Alexandra) 0418 378 806 Julie (Yea) 0447 762 557 or Peter (Mansfield) 0414 715 757 www.rotaryalexandra.org.au | www.yearotary.org.au

Luxury Pontoon & Fishing Boats 2hr $160 3hr $220 4hr $270 8hr $450 LUXURY PONTOON BOATS Swim, party or just relax cruising spectacular Lake Eildon FISHING PONTOON BOATS Twilight fishing hires, live fish tanks, rod holders, maps, eskies and safety equipment on board. BYO fishing gear Consecutive day hires are also available upon request

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• Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week • All-day meals on long weekends • Beer garden • Take-away meals • Accommodation • Bottleshop • Ice cold beer • Open fireplace in bar & Bistro Maroondah Highway Buxton Ph 03 5774 7381 buxtonhotel@virtual.net.au

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hree years on and the event continues to grow. CycleDindi 19 will return for a fourth time on Saturday 6 April and will showcase the wonderfully scenic Great Victorian Rail Trail, through the Shires of Murrindindi and Mansfield.

Organised by the Rotary Clubs of Yea, Alexandra and Mansfield, CycleDindi 19 is a fully supported, family friendly bicycle ride which starts at either Bonnie Doon, Yea or Yarck, depending on the distance the rider wishes to do, and which starting location is easier to access.

There are three choices of long rides, of either 121kms or 80kms depending on where you start (Bonnie Doon or Yea) and where you ride to.

The short rides are either 54kms or 42kms and are either from Yea to Cathkin, Yea to Yarck or Yarck to Yea. Lunch (provided) is by the Goulburn River on private property at Cathkin and riders are sure to enjoy this scenic location. See ad page 40 for costs.

Gentle gradients along much of the route make it suitable for most ages and fitness levels and the trail is a beautiful journey, traversing rolling hills with stunning views.

There is fun to be had in the shearing

shed, and a chance to view sheep dogs at work at Nutfield, a working farm right on the rail trail route and includes a delicious home-made Devonshire tea (all included in the entry price). This has been a feature of Cycle Dindi rides to date and has proven to be exceptionally popular, especially with riders from urban areas.

New this year is damper and billy tea on a property at Kanumbra near Yarck and is also included in the entry price.

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CycleDindi 19 is a major fundraiser to support a variety of youth programs in the communities of Yea, Alexandra and Mansfield.

Entry forms available at Rotary websites www.yearotary.org.au or www.rotaryalexandra.org.au and follow CycleDindi 19 updates on Facebook.

Queries to cycledindi19@gmail.com and bookings via direct deposit or through Trybooking.com. Flyers are also available in Yea, Alexandra and Mansfield Visitor Information Centres.

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Royal Mail Hotel – Yea

88 High Street, Yea Ph: (03) 5797 2515 • Bar • Restaurant • Accommodation

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Bakery & Cafe 70 Grant Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 2272 • coffee and varieties of teas • large variety of traditional sourdoughs • cakes and catering for special occasions • large variety sandwiches and rolls

Alexandra Motor Inn

Waverley Historic Guest House Bed and Breakfast

56 Nihil Street Alexandra Phone: 03 5772 1146 or 0409 411 816 waverley@ycs.com.au www.waverleyguesthouse.com.au Waverley House is a beautifully restored Federation style guest house built in the 1900’s and provides boutique accommodation for visitors to the area.

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elery has a reputation as a fussy vegetable to grow – off-putting for the backyard gardener – but crunchy, flavourful homegrown celery is well worth the effort. And with some knowledge of the conditions that are conducive to happy celery, producing a crop in your veggie patch need not be daunting.

Celery doesn’t tolerate high temperatures, so in the Murrindindi Shire area, it’s a good one to grow over the cooler months. Sowing in early autumn when the temperature begins to cool gives the seedlings a chance to establish before the frosts set in – while mature celery plants benefit from freezing, young plants aren’t so keen on it.

You can either plant rows of celery seeds direct and thin seedlings to about 30cm between plants, or bring on seedlings in pots and plant that distance apart. Depending on the weather and strain of celery, they can take a while to germinate (up to three weeks), so don’t be discouraged if it seems to take ages before you see some sprouting action. You can speed up germination by soaking the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.

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1. Combine all ingredients except oil in a food processor until they resemble crumbs.

2. Add olive oil and mix until evenly combined.

3. Use the celery leaf pesto on pasta, as a dip, or as a spread on sandwiches.

The golden rule for growing fat, juicy celery is consistently moist soil. Wild celery is a marshland plant, and its cultivated cousins have inherited an insatiable thirst, growing best in humus-rich, heavily-mulched soil that retains lots of moisture. Celery’s water requirements are another good reason to grow over the cooler months in our area when it’s easier to keep things wet and rain is more abundant.

Celery has a long growing season, usually around four months, and on top of the constant watering over that time, fortnightly applications of liquid seaweed and fish emulsion will help keep plants happy (and tasty).

As the celery plants get bigger, you can tie the stalks together to keep them under control. When they’re a few weeks off being harvest-ready, you can blanch celery plants by wrapping newspaper around them to exclude light. Blanching reduces bitterness if you like to eat your celery raw.

You can harvest the whole plant at once, or take a stalk at a time when you need it to extend the harvest season. Celery leaves are also edible – they’re great in soups and stocks and can add a zesty celery flavour to salads and stir-fries. The pesto recipe opposite is another terrific way to make the most out of your celery crop by using leaves or thinned seedlings.

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aster is always a very exciting time of year at the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum.

Engines of all sizes fire up to show off their bells and whistles for the Easter Gala Weekend.

The unique, historic machinery collection includes many types of pumps and engines that were used on the land, as well as rural and workshop machinery and industrial railway rolling stock.

Train rides behind the 1909 Fowler steam locomotive,

which has been in Alexandra since 1985 and was a working locomotive on the Queensland sugar mills are a highlight of the weekend.

Displays of the district’s history include the Rubicon timber industry from 1890’s to 1950’s. The old railway station building is 108 years old and houses three museum rooms. The main room was used as a parcel and ticket office with a station master and staff. The Alexandra Railway Station was also a very busy area with timber being unloaded from Rubicon and broad

gauge trains loaded with timber, supplies and parcels for the trip to Melbourne.

models were built by Ernie Le Brun who spent all his life in the Rubicon forest area.

The Rubicon Room continuously screens video stories from Rubicon timber workers and their families and a photo display showing a Krauss locomotive from the very early years. A replica settlement kitchen depicts kitchen utensils, all the mod cons of the day, and life after the 1850’s.

Come and enjoy a great family day at the Easter Gala Fest at the Alexandra Museum on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April.

There are also scale models of the Rubicon No 1 Mill, the set out of the school and single men’s huts. The

QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND HELD ON BITUMEN IN ALEXANDRA’S MAIN STREET

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Train rides all day from 10am to 4pm, with a barbecue on the platform and a range of heritage children’s activities.

More information at www. alexandratramway.org.au, their Facebook page (Alexandra Tramway) or call the info line on 0427 509 988. Groups are very welcome.

Page 51: the road to High Camp, which provides some magnificent views especially on the way back to Perfect Cure Creek. Above and left: clear autumn days make for very pleasant walks around Lake Eildon.

By Emily Friedel

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he cool, clear days of autumn provide ample opportunity for exploring around Lake Eildon, and the Perfect Cure Creek walks are ideal for acquainting yourself with the area’s wildlife and striking views.

Perfect Cure Creek Nature Trail Distance: Approximately 1.5km, 45 minutes return Start: Perfect Cure Creek carpark (walk straight ahead until you reach the sign that lets you know where the Nature Trail separates from the Keg Spur Track).

Difficulty: Easy The Nature Trail takes you in a gently undulating loop through patches of dense, moss-carpeted tea tree thicket that open out into areas of towering eucalypt forest.

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Along the way, you will hear the constant chatter of little birds that dart around in the underbrush, often just out of sight. You may also see wombats happily foraging in the scrub, even in the middle of the day, and roos sunning themselves in the more open areas at the trail’s start and finish. The wildlife is quite amenable to being photographed, so it’s worth taking a camera.

There are small information signposts dotted along the track to give walkers deeper insight into the surroundings and the area’s history – great for making the most out of the experience, especially with curious kids in tow.

It’s rare to bump into other walkers around this area, so if you enjoy exploring nature in solitude, you’ll appreciate the Nature Trail.

Wildlife out and about on the Nature Trail.

Perfect Cure Creek to High Camp Distance: Approximately 1.5km, 60 minutes return Start: Perfect Cure Creek carpark (just walk straight ahead and follow the Keg Spur Track).

Difficulty: Moderate This walk starts with a short warm-up along the flats before an abrupt ascent up the Keg Spur Track.

Most of the walk is a steep climb along a dirt road that is well-maintained, but due to its sharp angle, there are spots where any rubble or damp clay make it quite slippery. Shoes with good grip are a must, as is a modicum of fitness – legs and lungs both get a decent workout going up the hill.

Reaching High Camp brings some welcome rest and the clearing here is an ideal spot for a picnic. Peeking through the trees at several points on the edges of the clearing gives you some splendid views of the blue-green ranges skirting Lake Eildon.

From High Camp, you have the option of carrying on to Cook Point, School Point, or Blowhard Summit.

Walking back down the hill from High Camp to Perfect Cure Creek carpark provides more stunning vistas and a glimpse of the lake (which are easy to miss while you’re concentrating on keeping your footing on the way up).

The return walk to High Camp and

the Nature Trail can both be done comfortably in half a day, and strolling along the Nature Trail after the steep climb to High Camp is a lovely way to cool down and relax.

For more information on the Perfect Cure Creek walks go to the Parks Victoria website: parkweb.vic.gov.au Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2019 – 53

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andfill statistics inspired Kerri Hollingsworth to quit her job, move to the country and birth an eco-friendly upholstery art business in a year.

Consumerism has been eating away at the Earth’s crust. Harmful waste and toxins are injected into our land every day. The oceans are polluted.

Temperatures are rising, water is evaporating, and nature is suffering. While from a helicopter view our planet seems doomed, there is light on the horizon.

People are waking up. They’re becoming attuned to their personal impact on our planet. Our society has begun to sense the urgency to make a change in the way we live, produce and consume day-to-day products.

Kerri Hollingsworth, founder and director of an.ti. quate, is one of these people. an.ti.quate is an environmentally conscious Australian upholstery art brand that’s on the rise. In fact, Kerri’s grand vision is to become a zero-waste business.

Planet Earth, the plastic factory If you take a moment to expand your awareness, to cast your eye through your pantry, your bathroom and into the bedrooms in your household, you’ll find an abundance of plastic products you use on a daily basis.

When you take yourself shopping – for the most

Delivery day for wingback armchair ‘Valerie’.

Above: Kerri weaving 100% natural fibres for ‘Autumn’.

Left: Mongolian sheepskin, mid century recliner ‘Presley’.

Questions around how could she change; how could she make a positive impact, danced through her mind until one day, inspiration spoke loud and clear.

The 12-month challenge The sleepless nights and constant pre-occupation with unnecessary waste catapulted Kerri into ‘inspired action’. That’s when she decided to embark on a 12-month challenge where she would refrain from buying anything new for an entire year.

The challenge began with a stocktake of what plastic and other non-recyclable materials could be eliminated or at least cut down in her home. Things like cling wrap were finished off – as not to waste what was already bought – and she learned how to make her own personal care and general cleaning products. Glass was the container of choice and if it wasn’t recyclable, it didn’t go home with her. part – you’ll find produce neatly stacked and hugged in plastic. From condiments to ice-cream to your toothbrush and the packaging it comes in…plastic and its counterparts are available in abundance.

For Kerri, the eco-mindset shift happened about three years ago, while she was working as a flight attendant running her upholstery business on the side as a passion project.

One day, she began learning more about landfill statistics.

Sheer concern engulfed her the more she learned about single-use plastic, mass production and every-day chemicals.

This new knowledge started keeping her up at night.

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A change of scenery During this time, Kerri’s jet-setting career spurred on further dissatisfaction. Questions like, “What am I doing with my life?

Am I bringing out my best and contributing to the greater good of the world?” played on repeat until she decided to resign.

After Kerri fell pregnant, with her partner, she relocated to their farm in the Cathedral Ranges. The lush natural surroundings only spurred on her conscious mindset. For the first time, Kerri honestly felt as though she was making an impact on the world. Nature fuelled her creativity. Her disposition lightened, and she experienced deep peace.

Kerri Hollingsworth with peacock themed, fluted back chair ‘Penelope’.

The birth of a zero waste business Kerri’s 12-month challenge ignited other feelings. Her upholstery business was no longer aligned with her ecoconscious way of living. There was no doubt that upholstery was her passion, but not in its current state. Just as she evolved, Kerri knew her company must too. That’s when she consciously chose to make an.ti.quate into a zero waste business.

The decision to become zero waste is one thing, to execute is another, and this became evident to Kerri as she saw how many products in her business used non-biodegradable materials or environmentally damaging packaging.

Today, Kerri’s getting closer to her vision. She reuses scraps of fabric, trimmings, offcuts and yarn. She collects used staples.

Any unusable fabric is recycled and natural fibres composted.

She avoids foam where possible and opts for natural fibre fabrics. Coconut fibre and cotton batting are combined with traditional upholstery techniques. All plastic packaging is avoided where possible. It’s a journey, but one she’s made significant progress on.

Take a seat When an individual is on purpose, you know it. It oozes out from all that they do. Kerri’s commissioned armchairs and sofas are a testament to that. Her work captivates the heart and inspires the soul. I guarantee you haven’t seen anything like it.

Rich tapestries of colour, an assortment of textures and family heirlooms—and their heartfelt stories—are quite literally woven into her armchairs.

distance. Now, Mother Nature is her muse. The raw country environment is infused into her work. It’s what makes her work more than a piece of furniture—it’s truly living, breathing art that becomes your favourite sitting place.

Kerri’s coming to play With the growth of an.ti.quate, Kerri is always looking for ways to give back and help educate the community around sustainable living and upholstery art. She’ll be at the MiRa (Marysville Information and Regional Artspace) Exhibition Space doing just this. Her live exhibition, Recover, Reuse, Recycle is where you’ll have the opportunity to see Kerri in action intermittently throughout six weeks.

Come along and ask her as many questions as you like, because she’d be delighted to share her ideas, thoughts, techniques and hear yours.

Artist in Residence exhibition at MiRa From 15 April to 31 May 31st ‘Recover, Reuse, Recycle’ Exhibition at MiRa (Marysville Information and Regional Artspace) Exhibition Space, Marysville. Open daily from 10am to 4pm.

And, if you’re really inspired by Kerri’s story, join her upcoming Mother’s Day workshop, May 2019. You’ll learn how to make an Upholstery Art ottoman that you get to take home!

Visit antiquate.com.au to register your interest today!

Places are limited!

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aying spurious claim to a reputation as renowned wine consultants Damian Callinan and Paul Calleja take the audience through the cellar door experience with a comedic twist.

They’ll help you match wine to beer, translate over-written bottle blurbs and identify the biggest Wine Wanker in the room: If you have a wine fridge set on two temperatures it’s probably you.

Over the highly interactive hour Damo will teach you how to read a wine aura and Paul will show off his renowned skills of pairing food to wine. Does New Zealand Sav Blanc really go best with a Rainbow Paddle Pop or is that just a waste of a good Paddle Pop? Once they feel you are ready to graduate from the ‘Wine Bluffs Wine Academy of Wine’ they will let you test your new-found skills on a ‘Virtual Wine Bus Tour’ you’ll never forget!

Damian Callinan Damian Callinan is a multi award-winning stand-up comic, actor and writer. He is best known to TV audiences for his roles on Skithouse and Before The Game as well as regular guest appearances on shows such as Spicks and Specks and the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala. He is also a regular contributor on 774ABC Melbourne.

Paul Calleja Paul Calleja is one of Australia’s top television comedy writers and performers. He has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows doing stand up and as a guest panelist. His comedic mind is much sought after behind the scenes, which has seen him write for some of the country’s biggest shows and most well known personalities. Paul’s most treasured experience in the industry was his very short lived role on the Secret Life of Us as the guy behind the counter at the sex shop.

CREATIVE AUTUMN IN MARYSVILLE EXHIBITIONS

Beyond the fires Exhibition: March 1 - April 11 An image based exhibition including interviews of local people aged 90+.

Life of a leaf Exhibition: March 1 - April 11 an.ti.quate Exhibition: April 15 - May 31.

Immerse yourself in the world of our ‘Artist in Residence’ Kerri Hollingsworth of an.ti.quate, who will share the process and inspiration from concept to completion. Workshops to come!

SHOWS & WORKSHOPS

A Little Bit of Blue puppet show and puppetry workshop. April 13, 2019.

As well as unraveling a mystery, children will learn the habits of the Bowerbird, and its fascination for the colour blue at this interactive solo puppetry and clowning show and workshop.

Build a Bower. April 12, 2019. The day before the show, come and Build a bower to enter the show!

A fun school holiday community workshop... just bring anything you can find that’s blue!

Marysville’s Information & Regional Art space offers local knowledge, an intriguing gallery, a local artisan’s shop, creative workshops and performances. Nestled in Marysville’s stunning natural environment, there’s something for everyone!

Open 10am – 4pm, 7 days a week. 11 Murchison Street, Marysville.

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‘Cattle near Marysville’ by Geoff Dupree.

By Geoff Dupree

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rom an early age, before I went to school, I liked to spend my time drawing, and I believe this may have made me observant from childhood, always interested in the particulars and details of things.

When I left secondary school in 1964, I went straight to art school, and have been

involved more or less fulltime in the professional art world ever since. In my time, it has not been realistic to expect to make a living from painting and drawing, and I have earned my keep from part-time art teaching for 40 years or more. This has given me some freedom to pursue the things that interest me most in painting, without the pressure to ‘produce’.

Almost 10 years ago, I moved to Buxton to be with Jilly, now my wife, (also an artist, designer, gardener, dressmaker and keen golfer).

About then I quit teaching at Monash University where I had been for many years, and immersed myself in a new life in the country.

The work I will be presenting at Little Fishes Gallery in April is the result of a

concentrated effort to discover ways to the heart of this part of country in particular, and rural Victoria in general.

I have found it best to avoid the grander aspects; high views and panoramas, and find the more intimate spaces, taking account of time of day and time of year, when their characteristics show best. (Things I might

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Above: Trucks at Coonalpyn. Below: Suspension bridge on the Steavenson River. never discover if I wasn’t living amongst it all.)

Recent work appears to lean heavily on drawing – I have discarded the oil paints with their ability to make sumptuous velvety generalisations, because my interest focuses more and more on how to represent the dry crackly textures and characteristically spiky details of Australian nature.

Most of the works are small to medium in size. They include pen and wash drawings, watercolours, and limited edition prints. I hope that the relatively small size of the works will encourage people to go up close and spend time absorbing the details.

Geoff is exhibiting at Little Fishes Art Studio, 1 Sedgwick Street in Marysville from Friday 12 April to Sunday 28 April; Thursday to Monday 11am to 4pm. To contact the Studio please phone 0408 146 165.

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Rustic Simplicity, Alexandra The HeART of Autumn A group exhibition of ARTists/ ARTisans from the local area, and those from a little further afield (although often with a local connection).

The show features a wide range of art forms including photography, oils and acrylics, pastels, textiles, wirework, woodworking, ceramics, mixed media artworks of recycled metal and timber, and a range of other contemporary and more traditional art forms.

All welcome at Rustic Simplicity for drinks and nibbles from 6pm Friday 8 March to celebrate the changing of the seasons. The exhibition is current throughout the autumn months – as works sell, they are replaced by others, so well worth another look!

And for further information about participating in this or future group exhibitions, please drop in to see Cindy Ferguson at Rustic Simplicity, or contact her on 0419 517 045, or email rusticsimplicity@ hotmail.com.

Photo Cindy Ferguson.

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MARCH 2019 FRIDAY 1 - THURSDAY 11 april ~ BEYOND THE FIRES EXHIBITION MiRa, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville An image based exhibition including interviews of local people aged 90+.

Open 10am-4pm. (see ad page 58) T: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au FRIDAY 1 - THURSDAY 11 april ~ LIFE OF A LEAF EXHIBITION MiRa, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville Open 10am-4pm. (see ad page 58) T: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au SATURDAY 2 ~ ROCK AND ROLL RECYCLE RACE MEETING Alexandra Race Club, Ruoak Way, Alexandra Rock music by the fabulous Rockin’ Tones – Rock Fashions by you. Great prizes for: The Best Elvis, Best Female Pop Star, Best Group, Best Rock and Roll Dancers. Gates open at Noon. Entry $15 includes Racebook. Concession $8 Children 15 and under Free. Alternatively secure your entry tickets and/or marquee online at www.countryracing.com (see ad page 49) W: www.alexandraraceclub.com.au E: walsh145@me.com P: 0467 413 767 Saturday 2 ~ cocktail garden party Peppercorn Hotel, 21A Station Street, Yea Live music and exciting cocktails 4pm-7pm. (see ad page 30) W: www.yeapeppercorn.com.au P: (03) 5797 2000 F: yeapeppercorn I: @yeapeppercorn Saturday 2 & sunday 3 ~ Open Studios Highlands - Darren Gilbert 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands Discover the story behind the artworks and sculptures and see the ever changing creative space of Darren Gilbert. Browse and buy direct from the maker. 10am-4pm. (see ad page 41) W: www.monkeytaildesign.com E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au F:www.facebook.com/darren.gilbert.503 P: 0421 3784 51 SUNDAY 3 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session in bar first Sunday every month. Come and have a Pluck or just enjoy the Tunes. 2pm. (see ad page 36) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 Friday 8 TO END AUTUMN ~ THE HEART OF AUTUMN EXHIBITION Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS, 74 Grant Street, Alexandra Featuring photography, oils and acrylics, pastels, textiles, wirework, woodworking, ceramics, mixed media artworks of recycled metal and timber, and a range of other contemporary and more traditional art forms.10am-4pm daily. Free entry. (see ad page 54, article page 62) P: 0419 517 045 friday 8 to sunday 24 ~ Restaurant Express Alexandra Hotel, 64 Grant St Alexandra Alexandra Hotel as one of over 70 of Victoria’s best eateries will be serving a beautiful two-course lunch with a specially matched beverage for $40 as part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. Booking for lunch Thursday - Sunday P: 5772 1014 (see ad page 34) FRIDAY 15 ~ REGIONAL WORLD’S LONGEST LUNCH Marian Rennie’s Gallery, Breakaway Road Acheron Little River Winery, Marian Rennie and the City of Greater Dandenong are co-hosting a regional World’s Longest Lunch. Marian, renowned artist and cook, will meld gorgeous local in-season produce with exotic aromas and flavours from Dandenong’s diverse, thriving multicultural food heartland. 5 courses with a selection of beverages to accompany each dish. 12pm–4pm (see ad page 29) melbournefoodandwine.com.au 64 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2019

MARCH 2019 Saturday 16 ~ Alexandra Hotel part of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Alexandra Hotel, 64 Grant St Alexandra With the Alexandra Farmers and Back Yard Producers’ Market from 11am3pm as a backdrop, the Alexandra Hotel is holding a celebration of the pig.

The lunch will showcase Taggart’s Paddock Pork served three ways. Live entertainment. $35 for lunch. Bookings http://www.melbournefoodandwine. com.au/program/three-piggies-went-to-market-7151 (see ad page 34) W: alexandrahotel.net.au P: 5772 1014 saturday 16 & sunday 17 ~ herb & chilli festival 125 Quayle Road, Wandin Hot sauce alley, international food court, four entertainment stages, free rides for the kids. Speakers, cooking demonstrations and entertainment. 80+ stalls selling sweet and savoury foods, beer, wine and healthy drinks, handicrafts and other products. 10am-5pm (see ad page 30) W: www.herbchillifestival.com.au E: info@herbchillifestival.com.au P: 9735 2962 SUNDAY 17 ~ long lazy lunch Holmesglen at Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon Delight in a four course lunch featuring our own farmed Angus beef, local freshwater salmon and trout on menu, with free flowing bubbles from Snobs Creek Estate. Bookings essential, $95 per adult (4 courses), $40 per child (12 yrs and under). Live acoustic music from Andrew Farrell (‘Piano Wizard’) and Barry Tudor (Whisky Blue) • Fully licensed • No BYO (see ad page 5) W: www.holmesglen.edu.au/eildon E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au P: 5774 2631 sunday 17 ~ GRAND CENTRAL open miKE The Grand Central Hotel, 64 High Street, Yea Open mike sessions on third Sunday of month. (see ad page 36) P: 5797 2513 SUNDAY 17 ~ KINGLAKE COUNTRY FAIR Kinglake Memorial Oval, 2 Extons Road, Kinglake Central Old-school carnival games, junior and senior Ranges Run obstacle course, pedestal jousting, slingshot, police display, animal farm, pony rides, a children’s ‘chill out’ zone with giant games and more.

W: www.kinglakecountryfair.org.au E: info@kinglakecountryfair.org.au Friday 22 & Saturday 23 ~ Gravel Camp Adventure Ride Rubicon Valley, Rubicon Road, Rubicon A weekend of riding remote roads. A tent for two, dinner, breakfast, snacks mid ride and a post adventure feed all included.

W: fyxo.co/pages/gravel-camp-adventure-ride E: hello@fyxo.co SATURDAY 23 ~ ALEXANDRA CUP 2019 RACE MEETING Alexandra Race Club, Ruoak Way, Alexandra End of season with presentations to the winners of the: Alexandra Cup; Geoff Purvis Alexandra Leading Rider Award; DonateLife Alexandra leading Trainer Award. Glam up for Alexandra’s Amazing Hat Competition. Gates open at noon. Entry $20 includes Racebook. Concession $10 Children 15 and under Free. Alternatively secure your entry tickets and/or marquee online at www. countryracing.com. (see ad page 49) W: www.alexandraraceclub.com.au E: walsh145@me.com P: 0467 413 767 Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 ~ Two day Rail Trail Tour de Trails, Based in Alexandra 2 days of family fun cycling the Great Victorian Rail Trails. Our aim is to promote healthy living amongst our community and raise funds for cancer research and assistance programs. Casual riding - it’s not a race. Day 1: Saturday Alexandra to Yea and return 68km. Day 2: Sunday Alexandra to Merton & return 65km. Cost $50.00 Registration and min $250.00 fundraising.

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APRIL 2019 SATURDAY 6 ~ CYCLE DINDI 19 Great Victorian Rail Trail, 5784 Goulburn Valley Highway, Yea A family friendly bicycle ride encompassing the Great Victorian Rail Trail in Murrindindi and Mansfield Shires and the townships of Yea, Yarck and Bonnie Doon. Cyclists have three start options (Bonnie Doon, Yea and Yarck) and can choose long (121 or 80 kilometres) or short (54 or 42 kilometres) ride options on this supported ride (prices includes lunch) with the added attraction of free admission to a working farm along the trail to enjoy Devonshire Tea in the shearing shed, followed by a sheep dog demonstration. Damper and billy tea option near Yarck included. (see ad page 40, article page 41) W: www.yearotary.org.au E: cycledindi19@gmail.com P: 0447 762 557 Saturday 6 & sunday 7 ~ Open Studios Highlands - Darren Gilbert 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands Discover the story behind the artworks and sculptures and see the ever changing creative space of Darren Gilbert. Browse and buy direct from the maker. 10am-4pm. (see ad page 41) W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F:www.facebook.com/darren.gilbert.503 P: 0421 3784 51 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au SUNDAY 7 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session in bar first Sunday every month. Come and have a Pluck or just enjoy the Tunes. 2pm. (see ad page 36) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 Wednesday 10 ~ School Holiday Fun at The Y Water Discovery Centre Y Water Discovery Centre, 2 Hood Street, Yea Fun and educational school holiday activities suitable for primary school aged children. Bookings essential and places are limited. Gold coin donation.

10am-11.30am. (see ad page 14) W: www.ywatercentre.com.au E: info@ywatercentre.com.au P: 03 5797 2663 FRIDAY 12 ~ BUILD A BOWER MiRa, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville The day before the puppet show on (Sat 13) come and build a bower to enter the show. A fun school holiday community workshop, just bring anything you can find that’s blue. MiRa open 10am-4pm. (see ad page 58) P: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au FRIDAY 12 TO SUNDAY 28 ~ gEOFF dUPREE eXHIBITION Little Fishes Art Studio 1 Sedgwick Street Marysville (see ad page 54, article page 59) P: 0408 146 165.

SATURDAY 13 ~ PUPPET SHOW AND WORKSHOP MiRa, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville ‘A little bit of blue’ puppet show and puppetry workshop. Children will learn the habits of the bower bird, and unravel a mystery. MiRa open 10am-4pm. (see ad page 58) P: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au SATURDAY 13 ~ JAMIESON AUTUMN FESTIVAL Jamieson Township Enjoy the beauty of Jamieson in autumn, blacksmithing, bush cooking, painting and pottery workshops, music and poetry, gold panning, gold nugget throwing, street dancing. 10am-4pm. (see ad page 39) W: www.jamieson.org.au MONDAY 15 TO FRIDAY 31 MAY ~ AN.TI.QUATE EXHIBITION MiRa, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville Artist in residence Kerri Hollingsworth will share her talents with you.

MiRa open 10am-4pm. (see ad page 58, article page 55) P: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au

APRIL 2019 Wednesday 17 ~ School Holiday Fun at The Y Water Discovery Centre Y Water Discovery Centre, 2 Hood Street, Yea Fun and educational school holiday activities suitable for primary school aged children. Bookings essential and places are limited. Gold coin donation.

10am-11.30am. (see ad page 14) W: www.ywatercentre.com.au E: info@ywatercentre.com.au P: 03 5797 2663 FRIDAY 19 – MONDAY 22 ALEXANDRA ROTARY EASTER ART SHOW Alexandra Leisure Centre, 5029 Maroondah Hwy, Alexandra The Rotary Club of Alexandra is holding the 50th Easter Art Show at the Alexandra Leisure Centre, Maroondah Highway, Alexandra. The Art Show will feature an exhibition and sale of traditional art, photographic prints, woodwork and crafts. (see ad page 54) W: www.rotaryalexandra.org.au E: alex.easter.artshow@gmail.com P: 0429 899 687 SATURDAY 20 ~ EILDON LIONS EASTER MARKET Moore Park, Main Street, Eildon 100 plus stalls including fashion and clothing, fresh produce, preserves, plants, toys, arts and crafts, preloved goods, badges, paintings, hot and cold food and children’s amusements. 8am-2pm.

E: lionseastermarket@gmail.com W: http://eildon.vic.lions.org.au/ SATURDAY 20 ~ molesworth bazaar Molesworth Recreation Reserve Local produce and bazaar. 10am. (see ad page 62) Further information contact Les Ridd on 5797 6252 or 0427 310 213 W: www.molesworth.info Sunday 21 ~ easter fair Rotary Park, Alexandra market stalls, local food, children’s amusements, live music. (see ad page 63) www.alexandratourism.com Sunday 21 ~ Flowerdale Estate Easter High Tea Flowerdale Estate 2285 Broadford Flowerdale Rd, Strath Creek Enjoy a delightful confection of sandwiches, pastries and teas in the historic surrounds of Flowerdale Estate. From 1pm. Bookings required. (see ad page 7) Ph 5784 9280 W: www.flowerdaleestate.com.au sunday 21 ~ GRAND CENTRAL open miKE The Grand Central Hotel, 64 High Street, Yea Open mike sessions on third Sunday of month. (see ad page 36) P: 5797 2513 saturday 20 & SUNDAY 21 ~ THE ALEXANDRA Timber Tramway & Museum Easter Gala Station Street, Alexandra Steam train rides, history museum rooms open. (see ad page 62) F: Alexandra Timber Tramway W: www.alexandratramway.org.au E: info@alexandratramway.org.au P: 0427 509 988 FRIDAY 26 ~ THE NEW HIP PERFORMANCE Alexandra Town Hall Grant Street, Alexandra Intelligent, insightful, bitingly honest comedy. 6.30pm for 7pm.

E: biglittleeventsalex@gmail.com P: 0357720333

MURRINDINDI BUSINESS AWARDS

It is time again to celebrate business excellence in the Murrindindi Shire More information visit

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REGULAR MARKETS Alexandra Market

SATURDAY 4 ~ ARTZ@YARCK Yarck Hall, Maroondah Hwy, Yarck The Wine Bluffs, comedy. Laying claim to a reputation as renowned wine consultants, the duo take the audience through the cellar door experience with a comedic twist. Dinner offered for a limited number. (see ad page 59) yarckhall@hotmail.com

2nd Saturday of month 9am-1pm Alexandra Timber Tramway, Station Street, Alexandra Plants, herbs, local produce, unique handicrafts, bric-a-brac and collectables.

Refreshments available – coffee cart, BBQ and cold drinks. Free entry. Train rides for a small donation.

0427 509 988 | market@alexandratramway.org.au | www.alexandratramway.org.au

Saturday 4 ~ neil young tribute Peppercorn Hotel, 21A Station Street, Yea Featuring JD Delves live music. 8pm-11pm. (see ad page 30) W: www.yeapeppercorn.com.au P: (03) 5797 2000 F: yeapeppercorn I: @yeapeppercorn

2nd Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bollygum Park, 40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake Kids can play in the unique adventure playground as you search for special treasures and try fantastic local produce.

0409 849 722 | bollygummarket@gmail.com

Saturday 4 & sunday 5 ~ Open Studios Highlands - Darren Gilbert 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands Discover the story behind the artworks and sculptures and see the ever changing creative space of Darren Gilbert. Browse and buy direct from the maker. 10am-4pm. (see ad page 41) W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F:www.facebook.com/darren.gilbert.503 P: 0421 3784 51 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au Saturday 4 & sunday 5 ~ MURRINDINDI WINE WEEKEND Acheron and Yea Valleys Meet your local vignerons who have just harvested their 2018 vintage. Cellar door will be open at Buxton Ridge; Little Cathedral Vineyards; Little River Wines; Mount Cathedral Vineyards; Phillip Lobley Wines; Sedona Estate; Utter Wines. (see ad page 30) www.murrindindiwinemakers.com.au SUNDAY 5 ~ HARVEST PICNIC @ SEDONA ESTATE Sedona Estate Winery, 182 Shannons Rd, Murrindindi Join the Sedona team for the Harvest Picnic with a three-course banquet style luncheon with many regional ‘delicatessen’ paired with your favourite Sedona Estate wine. Great atmosphere, live music and more. Bookings required. 12.30pm. (see article page 33) W: www.sedonaestate.com.au E: wine@sedonaestate.com.au P: 0432 435 180 SUNDAY 5 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session in bar first Sunday every month. Come and have a Pluck or just enjoy the Tunes. 2pm. (see ad page 36) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 SUNDAY 12 ~ Mother’s Day Luncheon Holmesglen at Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling upon arrival and three course luncheon. Spectacular views, great wines and live music by solo artist.

Bookings essential. $70 per adult, $30 per child (12 yrs and under), Infants 3 years and younger, no charge. Fully licensed, No BYO (see ad page 5) W: www.holmesglen.edu.au/eildon E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au P: 5774 2631 Sunday 12 May ~ Mothers Day High Tea Flowerdale Estate 2285 Broadford Flowerdale Rd, Strath Creek Enjoy a delightful confection of sandwiches, pastries and teas in the historic surrounds of the Estate. From 1pm. Bookings required. (see ad page 7) Ph 5784 9280 W: www.flowerdaleestate.com.au sunday 19 ~ GRAND CENTRAL open miKE The Grand Central Hotel, 64 High Street, Yea Open mike sessions on third Sunday of month. (see ad page 36) P: 5797 2513 66 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2019

Bollygum Community Market

Flowerdale Community Market

3rd Sunday of month 9am-1pm Flowerdale Community Hall, Yea Whittlesea Road, Flowerdale Country market stalls with arts, crafts, veggies, plants, bric-a-brac. Hot food, Devonshire teas, cold drinks available. New stall holders welcome, $10 a stall.

03 5780 1223 - Alison | Alron27@bigpond.com

jamieson farmers and artisans market

1st Saturday of Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar 4pm-8pm Perkins Street, Jamieson “Make it, bake it, grow it” stalls offering a wide range of produce and art.

Performances including music, dance and black-smithing.

0425 567 771 | jamfarm@outlook.com

Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market

4th Sunday of month 10am-3pm (held on the 3rd Sunday in December) 19 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake Fresh from us to you. High quality items, grown or made by our stall holders.

Proving quality products and food every month, all year round.

0419 339 320 | kinglakemarket@gmail.com | www.kinglakemarket.com

Marysville Market

2nd & 4th Sunday of month – Murchison Street, Marysville Crafts, gifts, clothing, plants, locally produced preserves, jams, chutneys, lavender products, shortbread biscuits, honey, fresh fruit and vegetables and wine. Additional stallholders invited.

0405 146 961 - Louise | olivetto@bigpond.com

Taggerty 4 Seasons Market

Saturday of Australia Day, Easter, Queen’s Birthday and Melbourne Cup Weekends 9am-1pm – 3 Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty Local produce including olive oil, wine, honey, fudge, baked goods, preserves, soaps, crafts, bric-a-brac, fruit, vegetables, plants, free range eggs, BBQ sausages and espresso coffee.

0419 376 206 | tgstore@bigpond.com

TALLAROOK farmers market

1st Sunday of month (except January) 9am-1pm – 4 Main Road, Talarook Fresh local produce. Relax in the market cafe while listening to local musicians. Free kids activities.

0403 831 520 | Facebook Tallarook Farmers Market

Yarck Country Market

3rd Saturday of month 9am-1.30pm – Yarck Hall, Maroondah Hwy, Yarck The market helps to fund the hall maintenance and provides an outlet for local produce, jams, craft, plants and wines.

0407 879 612 | yarckhall@hotmail.com | www.visityarck.com.au

YEA RAILWAY Market

1st Saturday of month – Yea Railway Reserve, Station St Yea Fresh local produce, arts and crafts, children’s activities, playground and skate park. The market showcases local producers, growers and makers and is a community event with a gold coin donation entry - funds from entry are donated to local charities each month.

0427 722 624 | globalgemsandfinejewellery@gmail.com

AIR CONDITIONING / ELECTRICIAN

AUTOMOTIVE

AU 21243

REVERSE CYCLE – HEATS OR COOLS

38 North Street Yea

EASTERN WIRING SERVICE

• AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS • LPG REPAIRS + SERVICING • SMALL ENGINE SERVICING • AIR CONDITIONING • 4WD ACCESSORY INSTALLATION • MIG WELDING + FABRICATING • PERFORMANCE MODS DAVID PARNIS 9069 3368

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

• Domestic • Commercial • Rural Clean & Reliable Service

REC 13157

0412 513 954 – Scott

MORE THAN JUST AUTOMOTIVE

Boz Miljkovic Mechanic 61 Downey Street Alexandra

Ph (03) 5772 3232

Yea Mechanical Repairs 3 Grevillea Street Yea Phone Kel – Workshop 5797 2200 Mobile 0419 979 373

Servicing All Makes And Models

• tyres • wheel alignments • computer diagnostics AUTOMOTIVE

• Recovery Gear • Bull Bars • Winches IF YOU MENTION THIS AD • Roof Racks • Dual Battery Systems • Fridges • Swags

Alexandra Automotive Licensed Roadworthy Testing • General Car Servicing • Repairs & Tuning • Disc & Drum Machining • Front Ends & Suspension

BUILDER

• DECKS • PERGOLAS • ALTERATIONS

SEMI RETIRED

30 years experience For an hourly rate or quote call Rob

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CABINET MAKER

Specialising in all facets of cabinet making • Kitchens • Vanities • Laundries • Wardrobes • Office fit-outs

Latest range of fittings, finishes and design for all domestic and commercial projects Visit our showroom to view a wide range of samples and trial our display kitchen 42 Aitken Street Alexandra Ph 5772 1000 Fax 5772 1088 awcabinets@bigpond.com

CONCRETING

• House slabs • Shed slabs • Driveways • Paths

• 3.6 TONNE EXCAVATOR

• TIP TRUCK • BOB CAT

Luke Hill 0409 250 234 rocknconc@gmail.com

COMPUTER SERVICES

DOG GROOMING

Dog Grooming Salon www.pinkdog.com.au

Sales, Service, Repairs and Networking Home or Office

WE COME TO YOU Mob: 0417 342 914

Email: support@ugcs.com.au

COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRICIAN

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL | DOMESTIC

• Two way and CB radio systems • GPS mobile navigation • Telemetry and wireless data links • Mobile phone car kits • installation • sales • service

Phone 03 5772 1292 68 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2019

Based in Taggerty & covering Murrindindi Shire New Homes & Extensions Maintenance / Breakdowns Phone / TV / Data Cabling Split Systems Supplied & Installed

Sheds Wired Safety Switches Underground Power Competitive Rates

Gary: 0418 997 780 Marcus: 0434 100 518 REC: 8287

E: info@blackwoodelec.com.au

AU: 30928

FARM CONTRACTING

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

ES Hadfield Contracting

Rec No 12906

ELECTRICIAN

For all your farming needs ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS • Eco Smart Electrician • Domestic / Commercial • Undergrounds • Electrical Design • Cable Locations • Trenching • Solar Installations ~ grid connect, off grid, batteries

Ph

0418 543 310

e: info@e-tec.net.au

w: www.etecelectrical.com.au

ELECTRICIAN

• HAY & SILAGE large round and small square bales • SLASHING & MULCHING reach mower and rock picker • PLOUGHING & SEEDING Duncan drill • FENCING • DAMS, ROADS & FENCE LINES D5m dozer, 6.5 tonne truck • EXCAVATOR 17T with mulching head • GRADER • TIPPER bogie drive

Call Earnie 0429 931 127 or A/H 5774 7429 FLOORING

Environmentally Friendly FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS CONTACT JAY

0439 842 030 • COMMERCIAL • DOMESTIC • MAINTENANCE • BREAKDOWNS • SOLAR SYSTEMS • 4 X 4 TRENCHER • GENERATOR BACK-UP SYSTEMS

• INDUSTRIAL • UNDERGROUNDS • GRID CONNECT • STANDALONE

Floor Sanding and Finishing SPECIALISING IN NON TOXIC POLYURETHANE COATINGS NEW & OLD TIMBER, PARQUETRY & CORK

jay@williamselec.com.au

TIM SKERRITT 0439 358 880 * Alexandra • Eildon • Marysville • Yea

ELECTRICIAN

FURNITURE & FLOORING

ELECTRICIAN Grimshaw Electrics For all your electrical and communication requirements

Peter Donald

0429 808 596 REC 16666

A/H 03 5773 2457

CHOOKIES

1 Hall Street Alexandra Ph 5772 2152 Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2019 – 69

GRAPHIC DESIGN

HOSPITALITY SUPPLIES

AND PRINTING SERVICES

P: 03 5772 1026 M: 0418 556 107 E: publishing@friedel.net.au

BAKEWARE + COOKWARE GLASSWARE + CROCKERY COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT CHEF TOOLS + UNIFORMS PACKAGING + DISPOSALS CLEANING AIDS + PRODUCTS

+ much more

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

Everything for the top chef & the home cook

Open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

211 Mt Buller Road Mansfield T 5779 1660 E sales@m-h-s.com.au W www.m-h-s.com.au

GLASS PRODUCTS

LANDSCAPING

specialising in all aspects of the flat glass trade

glass replacement, shower screens, splashbacks, mirrors, wood heater glass a: 16 Hunter Road, Healesville 3777 p: 5962 2888 f: 5962 6088 e: ridglass@bigpond.com w: www.ridgelineglass.com.au HEATING

• Latest styles & colours in solid fuel heaters & accessories • Stihl chainsaws & accessories • Wood splitters

42 Aitken St Alexandra VIC 3714

Ph 0421 921 110 itecearthworks@optusnet.com.au

LOCKSMITH

Mitch A Fix Services KEEP WARM THIS WINTER

LMCT 3110 BOWD HEATING 65 Downey Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1045

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CLIFFORD BRADY

• Registered Victorian • Lock Repairs Security Equipment Installer • Installations • Discrete Prompt & the • Re-Keying Reliable Service key to y • Key Cutting our secu • Code Cutting rity • Key Alike Whole House Systems

Peter Mitchell Ph 0409 285 589 / AH 5772 2737 pmitch1958@bigpond.com

MARINE SERVICES

SERVICE STATION

SERVICE AGENTS *Mercury *Honda *Yamaha *Evinrude *Seadoo *Yanmar *Kohler *Onan *Westerbeke *Volvo

• Seadoo servicing & repairs • Inboard, Outboard, Sterndrive servicing & repairs • New & Used boat sales • New & Used engine sales • Showroom full of everything your boat needs for your day on the water • Watersports accessories & PFD’s

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

MON-FRI: 8am-5pm SAT-SUN: 9am-1pm OPEN 7 DAYS

• All fuels and lubricants • Convenience store Michael & Marie 2 Centre Avenue, Eildon

Phone 03 5774 2220 Email eildonservo@bigpond.com

20 Sugarloaf Road Eildon Ph 5774 2132 eildonoutboard@virtual.net.au

SERVICE STATION

MOTOR TRIMMING / UPHOLSTERY

HIGH QUALITY WORKMANSHIP OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

• Car Upholstery • Household Upholstery • Motorbike Seats

• Truck Seats • Boat Seats, Carpets & Covers • Ute Covers & Canopies

Trevor & Janine Young

Ph 0408 789 653

ABN 23 709 084 507

Quality Fuel And Oil | Convenience Store Auto Parts | Accessories Hot Food | Cold Drinks | Ice Creams | Snacks Ice | Bait | BBQ Gas | Great Coffee 03 5774 7171 E: shellbuxton@gmail.com 2093 Maroondah Hwy Buxton Vic 3711

1449 Killingworth Road, Molesworth PLUMBER

SERVICE STATION

endeavour ALEXANDRA

Your plumbing specialist

Lic No 37388

• New Homes • Roofs & Gutters • Sewers & Septics • High Pressure Sewer Jetter • Drain Camera • Pipe & Cable Locator • Water Tanks • Solar HWS • Wood Heaters

Excavators, post hole diggers, rock breaker, trencher & tip truck hire

0419 553 803 Ph/Fax 5772 2991 tcplumbing@bigpond.com

Open 7am - 7pm Daily

FUEL & LUBRICANTS - FOOD & DRINKS 10 Downey St, Alexandra 3714

Yea

FUEL & LUBRICANTS FOOD & DRINKS

Open 6am - 9pm Daily 31 High St, Yea 3717 Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2019 – 71

SIGN WRITING

TREE SERVICES

• • • • •

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS

YEA OFFICE 4 Station Street, Yea 3717 Ph 5797 4100

TOWING & SALVAGE

ALEXANDRA OFFICE 6 Webster Street, Alexandra 3714 Ph 5772 4101

Bruce Elliott Branch Manager/Livestock – 0409 699 937 John Tossol Real Estate – 0419 558 032 Ryan Sargeant Livestock – 0407 649 906 John Purvis Merchandise – 0428 951 251

TREE SERVICES

• Insured

5778 9603

Competitive •

JASON

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• Log Book Servicing • Licensed RWC Tester • Air-con Regassing • 4X4 Improvements • Tyre Sales / Puncture Repairs • Car, Truck, Boat & Trailer Repairs • Welding • Lathe Work • Small Engineering Jobs TYRE SERVICES

Reliable •

• Experienced

2 Centre Avenue Eildon Ph 03 5774 2727

0413 671 066

TOYO, KELLY, KUMHO, COOPER & MAXXIS

• Wheel Alignments & Wheel Balancing • On-site Service for Tractor / Earthmoving Puncture Repairs • Vehicle Servicing and Repairs – VACC Accredited • Licensed Roadworthy Vehicle Tester • Supercharge Batteries

42A Aitken Street, Alexandra Phone (03) 5772 3456 Fax (03) 5772 2567

UPHOLSTERY

WEED CONTROL

MAXWELL’S UPHOLSTERY

• Lounge Suites and Dining Chairs Repaired and Recovered • Office Furniture • New Lounge Suites Available • Chairs and Sofas Made to Order • Large Range of Fabrics • Car and Boat Upholstery

QUOTES, PICK-UP AND DELIVERY Max Ewert T 5774 2201 M 0417 321 781 E max@maxwellsupholstery.com.au A Skyline Road Eildon W www.maxwellsupholstery.com.au

• SPOT SPRAYING • BOOM SPRAYING • 200M POWER REELS • COMPUTER CONTROLLED BOOM FROM 2M TO 10M Licensed – insured – experienced

ANDY FRIEDEL 0407 565 207 alexweedcontrol@gmail.com

UPHOLSTERY

WELDING SERVICES

Quality is never an accident

• Traditional antique restoration • General upholstery • Custom hand made sofas Ian McCormick 36 Oliver Street, Yea Ph 5797 2992 stichers@iinet.net.au

• Welding repairs • Construction of sheds • Tool boxes • Trailers • Cattle yards • Ute trays • Repairs of heavy machinery and attachments • Steel, Aluminium, Cast Iron no problem

Contact: David Cooper Mobile: 0429 199 472

mobile

Trade qualified ~ over 40 years experience

www.topstitchupholsteryandantiques.com.au WATER BORE DRILLING

WINDSCREENS & GLASS

WATER BORES

Alexandra

P: 0418 362 968 info@matthewandsons.com.au www.matthewandsons.com.au

WINDSCREENS & GLASS • 24 hour service • House glazing

Steve Heard 31 Aitken Street Alexandra 3714

Phone 5772 1994 A/H 5772 1184 Mob 0427 577 839 Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2019 – 73

ACCOMMODATION Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra 5772 1014 Alexandra Motel, Alexandra 5772 2077 Alexandra Tourist Park Alexandra 5772 1222 Alpino Apartments Marysville 0408 103 481 Amelina Cottages Marysville 0434 692 622 Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park Taggerty 5774 7263 Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park Acheron 5772 1735 Buxton Hotel, Buxton 5774 7381 0414 969 008 Churches of Yarck Courthouse Hotel, Jamieson 5777 0503 Dalrymples, Marysville 5963 3416 Eildon Lake Motel, Eildon 5774 2800 Eildon Pondage Holiday Park 1800 651 691 Elite Stays Marysville / Taggerty 0413 795 283 Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Giddy Goat Cafe, Yarck 5773 4223 Glenfield Cottage B/B Yarck 5773 4304 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Lake Eildon 5774 2585 Kevington Hotel, Kevington 5777 0543 5797 2515 Royal Mail Hotel, Yea Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton 5773 2251 Saladin Lodge, Narbethong 0429 699 969 Taylor Bay Country Club Taylor Bay 0497 889 353 The Grand Central Hotel Yea 5797 2513 The Tower Motel, Marysville 5963 3225 Thornton Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Waverley Guest House Alexandra 5772 1146 White Lotus B&B Narbethong 5963 7126 Yea Motel 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel Yea 5797 2000 ADVENTURE PARK Kinglake Forest Adventures 5771 1287 AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES Eastern Wiring Service 0412 513 954 APPLIANCE STORE Chookies Alexandra 5772 2152 Country Tech Leading Appliances Alexandra 5772 3165 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Alexandra Automotive Alexandra 5772 3232 Alexandra Tyrepower Alexandra 5772 3456 Eildon Auto Spares, Eildon 5774 2712 High Country 4x4 Mansfield 5779 1955 Mototronics Australia, Yea 0432 646 632 Yea Automotive Service Centre 5797 2562 Yea Mechanical Repairs 5797 2200 BANKS Bendigo Bank, Kinglake 5786 1656 BOAT HIRE Lakeview Boat Hire Eildon 0488 051 721 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Eildon 5774 2585

BOOK SHOPS Books at Yarck, Yarck 5773 4337 Goulburn River Books Alexandra 5772 2935 BUILDERS Builder, Eildon Rob 0411 416 900 5775 1199 Ready Built, Mansfield Swenrick, Buxton 5774 7066 BUS HIRE Lake Mountain Snow Bus Marysville 5963 3753 BUTCHERS Alexandra Quality Meats Alexandra 5772 1151 Thornton Butchers & Deli Thornton 5773 2224 CABINET MAKERS AW Cabinets, Alexandra 5772 1000 CARAVAN PARKS Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park Taggerty 5774 7263 Boulevard Caravan Park Eildon 5774 2128 Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park Acheron 5772 1735 Eildon Waters Holiday Park Eildon 5773 2386 Eildon Pondage Holiday Park Eildon 1800 651 691 Thornton Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Yea Riverside Caravan Park Yea 5797 2972 CATERING Harvesting the Feast

5772 3053 / 0402 125 370 CLOTHING / SHOE SHOPS Alexandra Sportspower & Toys Alexandra 5772 1719 Country Touch Marysville 5963 3753 Footsteps Family Footwear Alexandra 5772 1503 Inspire on Grant Alexandra 5772 2311 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park Eildon 5774 2585 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Your Wardrobe, Yea 5797 2309 COMMUNICATIONS Country Tech, Alexandra 5772 3165 Weeks Radio, Alexandra 5772 1292 COMPUTERS Country Tech, Alexandra 5772 3165 Murrindindi Computers 5772 1403 Upper Goulburn Computer Services

0417 342 914 CONCRETING Rock ‘n’ Conc 0409 250 234 DENTAL CLINICS Alexandra Dental Clinic 5772 1073 Your New Dentist, Yea 5715 6442 DOG GROOMING In The Pink, Taggerty 5774 7242 EATERIES / BAKERIES /RESTAURANTS 501 Cafe Bar & Grill 5774 2585 Jerusalem Creek Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra 5772 1014 Alexandra Bakery & Cafe Alexandra 5772 2272 Alexandra Noodle Bar Alexandra 5772 2888

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Aqua Bar & Cafe, Eildon 0425 816 959 Burnsies Takeaway Alexandra 5772 2693 By the Falls Marysville 0448 983 009 / 0419 959 054 Check Out 7, Eildon 5774 2184 Eildon Bakery & Cafe, Eildon 5774 2362 Eildon Fish & Chips, Eildon 5774 2597 Eildon Woodfire Pizza Eildon 5774 2001 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Fraga’s Cafe Restaurant Marysville 5963 3216 Giddy Goat Cafe, Yarck 5773 4223 Jamieson Cafe, Deb’s Jamieson 5777 0600 Jammm Catering @ Mt Pleasant Hotel Alexandra 5772 1083 Killingworth Hill Cafe & Whisky Bar Yea 0455 266 888 Lake Mountain Cafe Lake Mountain 5957 7253 Marysville Take-Away Marysville 5963 4004 Rendezvous Cafe Restaurant Yea 5797 2528 Saladin Lodge, Narbethong 0429 699 969 Tallarook General Store & Cafe Tallarook 5792 1687 The Provender Country Bakehouse

Yea 5797 3155 Alexandra 5772 3167 Yea Chinese Restaurant Yea 5797 2865 Yea Take Away, Yea 5797 2664 ELECTRICIANS Blackwood Electrics Taggerty 0418 997 780 / 0434 100 518 Eastern Wiring Service 0412 513 954 E-Tec Electrical Contractor Alexandra 0418 543 310 Grimshaw Electrics Thornton 0429 808 596 J Williams Electrical Alexandra 0439 842 030 FARM EQUIPMENT Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Yea Automotive Service Centre 5797 2562 FISHING SUPPLIES Eildon Bait & Tackle Eildon 5774 2712 Jerusalem Creek Bait & Tackle Eildon 5774 2585 Totally Trout, Alexandra 5772 2662 FLOOR COVERINGS Chookies Furniture Warehouse Alexandra 5772 2152 Slocum Floorcoverings 9439 6066 FLOOR SANDING & FINISHING Tim Skerritt, Alexandra 0439 358 880 FURNITURE STORES Chookies Furniture Warehouse Alexandra 5772 2152 GALLERIES Darren Gilbert Open Studio Highlands www.monkeytaildesign.com Little Fishes Art Studio Marysville 0408 146 165 Rustic Simplicity Alexandra 0419 517 045 Studio 2427, Buxton 0417 323 868

GARDEN / FARM EQUIPMENT Yea Automotive Service Centre 5797 2562 GENERAL / GROCERIES / FRUIT & VEG Tallarook General Store & Cafe Tallarook 5792 1687 Yarck General Store , Yarck 5773 4204 Yeaya’s Fresh Produce Yea 0459 432 037 GIFT SHOP / CLOTHING / SHOES Alexandra Discounts & Giftware Alexandra 5772 2850

By The Falls Marysville 0448 983 009 / 0419 959 054 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Flori e Casa, Alexandra 0412 322 419 Footsteps Family Footwear Alexandra 5772 1503 Inspire On Grant, Alexandra 5772 2311 Lit & Beyond, Marysville 0422 239 754 Nice, Yea 0413 489 196 Redgate Bazaar, Alexandra 0407 683 712 Rustic Simplicity Alexandra 0419 517 045 GLASS PRODUCTS Alexandra Windscreens & Glass Alexandra 0427 577 839 Ridgeline Glass & Glazing Healesville 5962 2888 GRAPHIC DESIGN Ann Friedel Publishing Alexandra 0418 556 107 HALL FOR HIRE Fawcett Hall Fawcett via Alexandra 5772 2997 HARDWARE / TIMBER STORES Eildon Hardware 5774 2081 Alexandra 5772 2188 Mitre 10

Mansfield 5775 2511

Yea 5797 2290 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park Eildon 5774 2585 HEALTH / BEAUTY / WELLBEING Advanced Myotherapy Yea 5795 2160 Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 Jessica’s Sheer Beauty Alexandra 5772 3322 Kate’s Waxing, Alexandra 5772 1012 White Lotus Natural Health & Wellbeing Narbethong 5963 7126 HEATING Bowd Heating, Alexandra 5772 1045 HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES Steve’s Maintenance Service Alexandra 5772 2451 HORSE RIDING Rubicon Valley Horse Riding Thornton 5773 2292 HOSPITALITY SUPPLIES Mansfield Hospitality Supplies 5779 1660 HOTELS / MOTELS / RESORTS Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra 5772 1014 Alexandra Motor Inn 5772 2077 Buxton Hotel, Buxton 5774 7381 Courthouse Hotel, Jamieson 5777 0503 Eildon Lake Motel, Eildon 5774 2800 Flowerdale Hotel, Flowerdale 5780 1230 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Holmesglen at Eildon Eildon 5774 2631 Kevington Hotel, Kevington 5777 0543

Royal Mail Hotel, Yea 5797 2515 Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton 5773 2251 Taylor Bay Country Club Taylor Bay 0497 889 353 The Tower Motel, Marysville 5963 3225 The Grand Central Hotel Yea 5797 2513 5773 4226 Yarck Hotel, Yarck Yea Motel, Yea 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel, Yea 5797 2000 LANDSCAPING Itec Earthworks 0421 921 110 LIGHT & SOUND North East Light & Sound www.northeastlightandsound.com.au LOCAL PRODUCE Koala Cherries, Yarck 5773 4250 0418 333 586 Frattali Olive Oil, Yea LOCKSMITH Mitch-a-Fix Services Alexandra 0409 285 589 MARINE SERVICES Eildon Outboard Service Eildon 5774 2132 Lake Eildon Marine Jerusalem Ck, Eildon 5774 2022 MOTORCYCLES / MOWERS Alexandra Motorcycles Alexandra 5772 1045 MOTOR TRIMMING T&J Trimming 0408 789 653 NEWSAGENCIES Alexandra Newsagency Alexandra 5772 1025 NURSERIES / GARDEN CENTRES / SUPPLIES Bedrock Garden Supplies Alexandra 5772 1911 Buxton Nursery, Buxton 5774 7345 Fern Acres Kinglake West 5786 5031 Garden Centre, Yea 5797 2933 Goulburn Valley Nursery, Yea 5797 2222 The Sculpted Garden 0427 000 344 NURSING HOME Darlingford Nursing Home Eildon 5774 2711 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT Maroondah Outdoor Equipment Buxton 5774 7292 Mansfield Hunting & Fishing Mansfield 5779 1685 PHARMACIES Alexandra Pharmacy Alexandra 5772 2153 Eildon Pharmacy, Eildon 5774 2626 Marysville Pharmacy 5963 4224 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Alexandra Physiotherapy 5772 2649 Alexandra PLUMBERS Travis Capp Plumbing Alexandra 0419 553 803 POLITICIANS Bridget McKenzie Senator National Party Victoria 5441 4251 Cindy McLeish MP State Member for Eildon 9730 1066 Eric Kerr Labor for Indi 0437 811 694 PUMPS / GENERATORS Alexandra Motorcycles, Alexandra

5772 1045

REAL ESTATE AGENTS DA Robinson, Yea 5797 2500 Elders, Alexandra 0419 558 032 LJ Hooker, Alexandra 5772 1774 Ruralco Property Alexandra 5772 1110 Yea 5797 2086 RURAL PRODUCE / EQUIPMENT Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Rodwells Alexandra 5772 2444

Yea 5797 2086 SANDBLASTING Alex Sandblasting 0428 255 424 SERVICE STATIONS BP Yea 5797 2008 Eildon One Stop Fuel Eildon 5774 2220 Endeavour Alexandra Alexandra 5772 1227 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park On-water fuel barge Eildon 5774 2585 Shell Buxton, Buxton 5774 7171 Simpson & Sons P/L Alexandra 5772 1205 Yea Automotive Service Centre 5797 2562 SIGNWRITING Alexandra Signs, Alexandra 5772 1145 SOLICITORS Williams Hunt, Alexandra 5772 1493 STOCK AND STATION AGENTS Elders Alexandra 5772 1052

Yea5797 2037 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Rodwells Alexandra 5772 2444

Yea 5797 2086 TREE SERVICES High Country Tree Services 5775 1935 JT’s Trees 0413 671 066 TOWING & SALVAGE Eildon Auto Repairs & Towing Eildon 5774 2727 TROUT FARMS Buxton Trout Farm 5774 7370 Eildon Trout Farm, Thornton 5773 2377 TYRES Alexandra Tyrepower 5772 3456 UPHOLSTERY Maxwell’s Upholstery, Eildon 5774 2201 Topstitch Upholstery & Antiques Yea 5797 2992 0408 789 653 T&J Trimming VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Alexandra 5772 1100 / 1800 652 298 Eildon 5774 2909 Marysville 5963 4567 Yea 5797 2663 VETERINARIAN Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic Kinglake 5786 1777 WATER – DRINKING H2O Fresh Drinking Water 0408 104 644 WATER BORING Matthew & Sons 0418 362 968 WEED CONTROL Alexandra Weed Control 0407 565 207 WELDING SERVICES Buffalo Built 0429 199 472 WINES/BREWS Little River Wines, Taggerty 5774 7644 Sedona Estate, Murrindindi 9730 2883 WINDSCREENS Alexandra Windscreens & Glass Alexandra 0427 577 839 ZOO Mansfield Zoo, Mansfield 5777 3576

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EMERGENCY SERVICES Police...........................................................000 Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1040 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2104 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1333 Marysville..................................................... 5963 3222 Seymour.............................................24hr 5735 0200 Yea................................................................... 5797 2630 Ambulance..................................................000 CFA...............................................................000 SES ...............................................24hr 132 500 Bushfire Information Line & Fire Restriction Info......................... 1800 240 667 Crime stoppers..................................... 1800 333 000 Gas emergencies..................................24hr 132 771 Goulburn Valley Water – faults..................................................... 1800 454 500 Help for Wildlife.................................... 0417 380 687 Power & Street Light Failures..................... 131 799 RACV.................................................................... 131111 Energy Australia.............................................. 133 466 Wildlife Victoria.................................... 1300 094 535 HEALTH SERVICES HELPLINES Kids Helpline......................................... 1800 551 800 Lifeline ....................................................24hr 13 11 14 Maternal & Child Health Line ............................................24hr 13 22 29 Mental Health Advice Line............... 1300 280 737 Poisons Information Centre........................ 131 126 Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service......................................... 1800 015 188 HOSPITALS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 0900 Yea................................................................... 5736 0400 After Hours GP clinic.......................... 1300 766 858 SCHOOLS / EDUCATION PRE SCHOOLS / PLAYGROUPS Alexandra & District Kindergarten............................................... 5772 1387 Alexandra Playgroup................................ 5772 2344 Eildon Kindergarten................................. 5774 2041 Flowerdale Kindergarten........................ 5780 2816 Kinglake Playgroup................................... 5786 1301 Kinglake Ranges Children’s Centre........................................ 5786 1352 NEST Playgroup.......................................... 9719 7314 Yea & District Children’s Centre............ 5797 2730 PRIMARY SCHOOLS Alexandra PS .............................................. 5772 1006 Buxton PS..................................................... 5774 7341 Eildon PS....................................................... 5774 7074 Flowerdale PS............................................. 5780 1264 Kinglake PS.................................................. 5786 1284 Kinglake Middle PS................................... 5786 1295 Kinglake West PS....................................... 5786 5262 Marysville PS............................................... 5963 3256 Sacred Heart PS Yea.................................. 5797 2723 St Mary’s PS Alexandra............................ 5772 1500 Toolangi PS.................................................. 5962 9255 Yea PS............................................................. 5797 2724 SECONDARY COLLEGES Alexandra SC............................................... 5770 2000 Yea SC............................................................ 5797 2207

ADULT EDUCATION CEACA Alexandra...................................... 5772 1238 Flowerdale Community House.................................... 5780 2664 Kinglake Neighbourhood House........................... 5786 1301 U3A Murrindindi East......................... 0479 107 779 U3A Yea......................................................... 5797 2230 Yea Community House............................ 5797 3070 SERVICES CLUBS Kiwanis.................................................... 0418 335 692 LIONS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 3428 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2674 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1403 Marysville............................................... 0448 954 667 Yea ................................................................. 5797 3242 MASONIC LODGES Alexandra Masonic Centre, Albert Edward Lodge...............................0448 902 262 / 5772 2708 MEN’S SHEDS Flowerdale............................................. 0412 334 521 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 5999 Marysville............................................... 0407 134 277 PROBUS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1253 Alexandra Ladies ...................................... 5774 2641 Yea................................................................... 5797 2344 RED CROSS Alexandra Red Cross........................... 0419 872 230 ROTARY CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1897 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 2193 Yea................................................................... 5792 3515 RSL Alexandra RSL............................................. 5797 6269 Eildon RSL..................................................... 5774 2147 Marysville RSL............................................. 5774 7110 Thornton RSL Sub Branch................ 0458 082 823 Yea RSL Sub Branch............................ 0408 898 139 SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBS Alexandra Senior Citizens....................... 5772 1010 YOUTH GROUPS Flowerdale Junior Youth Group 5 to 14 yrs................................. 0408 333 953 Flowerdale Senior Youth Group.......................................... 0423 320 484 SPORTING CLUBS BASKETBALL CLUBS Alexandra .............................................. 0417 112 533 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 5441 BOWLING CLUBS Alexandra .................................................... 5772 1150 Eildon ............................................................ 5774 2540 Marysville Golf & Bowls .......................... 5963 3241 Whittlesea ................................................... 9716 1966 Yea................................................................... 5797 2770 CRICKET CLUBS Alexandra............................................... 0437 599 909 Flowerdale............................................. 0414 533 342 Merton .................................................... 0408 316 498 Yea Tigers...................................................... 5797 2543 Marysville & District ........................... 0422 702 956

FOOTBALL / NETBALL CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1912 Yea................................................................... 5797 2412 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1580 Marysville & District ........................... 0412 487 842 GOLF CLUBS Eildon............................................................. 5774 2044 Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1570 Yea............................................................. 0409 250 086 Whittlesea.................................................... 9716 2066 Marysville Golf & Bowls........................... 5963 3241 RACE CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5773 4304 Merton........................................................... 5778 9551 St Pats Race Club Yea.......................... 0427 794 779 Yea................................................................... 5796 9396 RIDING CLUBS Acheron Valley Adult Riding Club...................................... 5773 2245 SPEEDWAY...........www.alexandraspeedway.com SQUASH CLUB Alexandra............................................... 0438 546 070 TENNIS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 2621 Flowerdale................................................... 5780 2201 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 5228 Yea................................................................... 5736 0461 SWIMMING POOLS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1705 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2174 Marysville..................................................... 5963 3387 Yea................................................................... 5797 2474 RECREATIONAL GROUPS Alexandra Brass Band.............................. 5772 1404 Alexandra Camera Club.......................... 5778 9540 Alexandra & District Dog Obedience.5774 7303 Alexandra & District Lapidary Club..... 5774 2908 Alexandra & District Motorcycle Club ......................................................www.admcc.com.au Alexandra Quilters.................................... 5772 1897 Buxton Craft Activities............................. 5774 7291 Eildon & District Woodworking Guild/ Alexandra Community Shed .................................alexandrawoodies@gmail.com Eildon Art Group........................................ 5773 2306 Murrindindi Historic Vehicle Reg... 0467 051 600 Redgate Classic Motorcycle Club.. 0433 291 495 Upper Goulburn Field Naturalists........ 5772 1189 Yea Camera Club........................................ 5797 3228 Yea Film Society......................................... 5797 2480 MURRINDINDI SHIRE COUNCIL Alexandra..................................................... 5772 0333 Yea................................................................... 5797 2209 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1522 Home Based Childcare............................ 5772 0362 Aged Care Services................................... 5772 0353 Family Day Care.................................... 1800 633 792 Alexandra Library...................................... 5772 0349 Kinglake Library......................................... 5786 1522 Yea Library................................................... 5797 2209 Local Law Emergencies..................... 0419 572 425 Engineering Emergencies................ 0407 509 413

TRANSFER STATION LOCATIONS AND HOURS There are five Transfer Stations (also known as Resource Recovery Centres) and one Landfill (at Alexandra) in the Murrindindi Shire.

Alexandra Marysville Eildon Yea Kinglake

Mt Pleasant Rd Sunds Rd Jerusalem Rd Ghin Ghin Rd Watson’s Rd Monday 10am - noon 1pm - 3pm Closed Closed Closed Tuesday Closed Closed 10am - 1pm 10am - 4pm Closed Wednesday 1pm - 4pm 10am - noon Closed Closed 10am - 4pm Thursday Closed Closed noon - 3pm Closed Closed Friday 10am - noon 1pm - 3pm Closed Closed Closed Saturday 10am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 9am - 3pm 10am - 4pm * All Resource Recovery Centres are closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Years Day and days of total fire ban.

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