Murrindindi Guide Autumn 2022

Arts & Tourism Business & Trades Guide

AUTUMN 2022

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Farm relics sit side-by-side with fine china and silverware at Killingworth Hill Café & Whisky Bar ~ it is rustic, traditional Australiana with more than a smack of sophistication. Drink in this history as you sample some of the finest drams you’ll ever come across. Enjoy a glass of wine, a charcuterie board made with the finest cheeses, meats, patés, pickles, fruits and nuts, or a bowl of homemade soup, a delicious dessert, tea or coffee.

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Dindi Naturals luxurious skincare and body products harness the power of rare native botanicals, Australian plant oils and pure essential oils to soothe, nourish and revitalise the skin.

Our main store and café are located in Yarck in the beautiful Murrindindi Shire – where our products are produced by hand by a small team at our solar powered eco-factory. Our products

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Stop by Dindi Naturals to explore our range of skincare, soaps, essential oils, gifts and more, and enjoy a relaxing lunch, caffeine fix or a chilled beer or wine at the Dindi Café which is accessible directly from the Great Victorian Rail Trail.

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Twin Creeks Farm.......................................................................... 11 Alexandra Signs............................................................................. 15 ITEC Earthworks............................................................................. 19 Yarck Bikes........................................................................................ 23 Yea Wetlands................................................................................... 27 Flycatchers....................................................................................... 29 Discover Dindi................................................................................ 33 Cycle Dindi....................................................................................... 34 Rail Trail maps................................................................................. 36 Master TreeGrower program..................................................... 41 Riddellvue Angus.......................................................................... 45 Lake Eildon Fishing Challenge.................................................. 47 Health & Wellbeing Lifelong learning..................................................................... 51 Arts & Entertainment Ron Muller................................................................................. 53 Sculpture at Acheron............................................................. 56 Little River Wines..................................................................... 59 Book review............................................................................... 60 What’s on / Regular Markets...................................................... 63 Business & Trades Guide............................................................. 64 Business & Trades listings........................................................... 70 Contact & Emergency Numbers.............................................. 71 Shire maps....................................................................................... 72

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Phillip and Sharon Martin in front of their herb and vegetable patch.

by Carol Hopkins

W

e all have dreams. Some of us get to realise them, some not. For Sharon and Phillip Martin, owning their own rural property and living a self-sufficient lifestyle had been their long-held dream. Even as a teenager, when riding his horse in the Victorian High Country, Phillip remembers yearning to purchase his own piece of land. However, as with many people, life got in the way.

As Phillip explains, “I met Sharon, we had two boys, and it was essentially ‘head down, bum up’ for 30 years.”

But the dream never went away, and when their sons finished school and started tertiary studies, the time felt right to re-ignite their passion for a sustainable, off-the-grid lifestyle. The Yea area had always been a favoured location for Sharon and Phillip, and

while it took some time to find the right property, they finally moved from the Mornington Peninsula to a 65-acre farm near Yea in late 2017.

Even before they moved, Sharon was busy laying the groundwork for their new venture by completing a sixmonth, hands-on permaculture design course. The principles of permaculture – which emphasise managing land and resources in an integrated, sustainable and self-sufficient way – have become the guiding force for Twin Creeks Farm, the name of their property. Sharon also developed a passion for herbs during the permaculture course.

2,500 hours of study, she completed the Herbal Immersion Program. This course covered all the medicinal herbs and their identification, propagation, foraging, blending, and producing herbal products. Even now, Sharon is continuing with studies in advanced herbalism, naturopathy, and forest therapy.

“One of the facilitators on the course just loved medicinal herbs, and it was due to her that I got completely hooked,” she says.

At first, Sharon wasn’t sure how she would use her herbal studies, but Twin Creeks Farm quickly proved to be the ideal setting for growing and developing her herbal products.

Currently, she grows 37 medicinal herbs and 15 medicinal tree species along with plants for food. She uses 18 of these medicinal herbs in a range of specially blended teas and combines these with herbs, and even mushrooms, from other Australian organic suppliers.

Sharon began studying herbs in earnest. Over two-and-a-half years and

The Twin Creeks Farm range of herbal teas is impressive – over ten different Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2022 – 11

Twin Creeks has hand crafted a loose leaf herbal blend, to relax the mind and body, and assist in a rejuvenating, sound sleep. Ingredients (below) include chamomile, oat straw, calendula, passion flower, skullcap, St Johns wort and valerian. blends, each one designed to enhance your health in a particular way. There’s Immune Boost, Ultimate Detox, Mind Focus, Sweet Dreams, Feminine Vibe, and Energise, to name a few. Each blend contains between five and nine herbs, all in carefully measured proportions. The ingredients in each blend, and their medicinal properties, are clearly listed on the website. Sharon also makes a coffee substitute from roasted chicory and dandelion roots.

Although Sharon has only been producing her herbal tea products for less than a year, she has developed a loyal following.

“The teas are like a pot of gold. Not many people know about them, but once people do know, they keep coming back to the pot,” Phillip says.

If the teas sampled by the writer of this article are anything to go by, this is not surprising as they taste amazing. Customers also vouch for their health benefits. However, Sharon and Phillip are keen to point out that medicinal herbs have the potential to interact with other medicines, so if you are on medication, you should check with your doctor before consuming herbal products.

Sharon sells her teas online through the Twin Creeks Farm website as well as through local outlets such as The Grant Street Grocer and Wildcrafted Beauty in Alexandra, the Yea Wetlands shop, and High Country Hampers in Taggerty.

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Sharon donates 50 cents to the Yea Community House for every online sale as she is a strong believer in supporting the local community.

The road to a successful herbal tea business has not been easy. When Sharon and Phillip first arrived on their property it was nothing but bare paddocks. Phillip has spent the last four years putting in a driveway and bridge, building an energyefficient house, erecting sheds, fences and animal enclosures, planting over 500 trees and shrubs, establishing garden beds, laying an extensive watering system, and raising a small number of niche cattle, sheep, chickens, Peking ducks and geese.

Phillip admits he hasn’t always gotten it right. “I made a lot of mistakes, but you learn from those mistakes and push on.”

He also says that “nature didn’t welcome us with open arms”.

In the first few years, they battled a grasshopper plague, destructive gangs of cockatoos, a local drought and the biggest flood in the district for 100 years. Nonetheless, the Martins now have a property that is completely off-the-grid, organic, self-sufficient, and carbon positive.

Everything produced by the farm, or brought into the farm, stays on the farm. The only exception is plastic waste, which Phillip takes to the tip in Yea every so often. Vegetable scraps are fed to the chooks, cuttings go into the compost, weeds into the worm farm, paper and cardboard are used as mulch, and manure from the animals helps to fertilise the garden.

“Everything works in together,” Sharon says.

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Although much has been achieved, Sharon and Phillip say there is still much to do. In terms of her herbal business, Sharon plans to expand into making herbal balms and salves. She is also interested in running education sessions and farm tours.

At the moment, however, Sharon is happy producing her range of herbal teas and is confident that as more and more people try her products, the business will continue to grow.

With both the business and the farm, Sharon and Phillip Martin have proven, beyond doubt, that it is possible to pursue your passions and make long-held dreams come true.

To order herbal teas, or obtain more information, you can visit their website www.twincreeksfarm.com.au or send an email to twincreekssales@gmail.com.

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Page 16 photo: Julie Evans has carried on the signwriting work her father, Cliff Mintern, began in the 50s. Inset: Cliff’s signwriting stick, which was used to steady his arm while working freehand. Above: Cliff Mintern at his workshop in Downey Street. Left: A young Cliff painting the cross atop the Church of England in Alexandra.

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liff Mintern’s signwriting stick takes pride of place on a windowsill at Alexandra Signs. The stick is about half a metre long with a ball on one end that would be placed up against the sign while its owner steadied his forearm on its length to keep his brushstrokes precisely controlled. Years of hard work are evidenced on the stick’s surface, which is coated in a thick layer of different coloured paint spots.

Cliff’s daughter, Julie Evans, has carried on his signwriting business, and she speaks fondly of her dad as she demonstrates how the signwriting stick was used.

Once considered a necessary tool of the trade, it is not something Julie has much need for in the digital age of signwriting, but it brings back many happy memories.

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“As a little kid, I can remember Dad signwriting by hand with the stick. Dad used to go around and do windows by hand, sale signs and that sort of thing, but now you can just get the vinyl, so it’s much quicker,” Julie says.

Alexandra Signs started in the late 1950s when Cliff was working as a house painter and discovered a demand for signwriting.

“He was painting and people wanted signs and he thought he could do that. I think a guy he knew was a sign writer and must have shown him a few things and he went from there. He had lots of books, lots of calligraphy books, and he just figured it out. He loved it,” Julie says.

Cliff apparently had a knack for signwriting and was able to work freehand – a skill Julie still marvels at.

Signwriting has changed a lot since Cliff’s days, and most of Julie’s work is done using modern tools of the trade.

“He had a wall at the old shed, so he’d put a banner up, and then he’d get chalk and just roughly scribble out what he was going to do, and he’d just sit and do it,” she says.

While Julie was able to learn the trade, she says for handwritten signs, she still relies on stencilling her designs first and then filling them in. She puts her dad’s abilities down to his artistic streak.

“He could paint and draw. He scribbled when he wrote, he didn’t really write beautifully, but he could paint. I think you’ve got to have a flow in you. He was different from someone like me who has to really use science to think about it. He used to paint for a hobby, go out and paint the Cathedral, and he could draw cartoon characters – I remember him doing pictures of Goofy,” Julie says.

In the late 80s, Cliff decided it was time to retire and sold the business. This only lasted a few years before he felt compelled to go back to signwriting at the ripe old age of 70. Then, in 1991, Julie came on board and took over the jobs that Cliff wasn’t too keen on, including anything computer-related and the bookwork.

Thirty year after she started working with her dad, Julie is now running a modernised version of the business, with most of her work being digitallybased. But she still does the odd bit of handwritten work.

“There’s not much call for it anymore. It’s mostly for people who want little house signs or little cottage garden signs. I’ve got two lettering brushes that I hardly ever use but I keep them pretty much perfect – you’ve got to really look after them. Dad had his favourite brushes; he didn’t like new ones because he liked the ones that he’d worn in,” she says.

Julie’s workspace is now in the backyard of her 16-acre property just outside of Alexandra, which is fitting given her dad also spent a lot of time working at home “I can just remember him in the yard, he was always out signwriting. I’d go into his shed and he had lots of gold leaf and little boxes of interesting stuff. His workshop was like a little treasure trove,” she says.

On the shelves in Julie’s own workshop there are photos of Cliff and some of his elaborately painted work vehicles.

One car Cliff was especially well-known for was a distinctive blue Cortina emblazoned with the business name and blue-and-orange decorative stripes.

Julie’s workshop is also home to a large wooden bench that Cliff built.

The benchtop is adjustable so that it can be raised or lowered to make the signwriter’s job easier – a feature Julie still takes advantage of when making signs, adding her own wear marks to those accumulated by her father’s use of the bench.

In the latest Alexandra Signs workshop, it is clear that much has changed since Cliff started the business, and his signwriting stick propped up on the windowsill now symbolises a bygone era in the trade. But Julie is proud to carry on the work he started, providing signwriting services across the Murrindindi Shire.

“It’s really his story, I’ve just taken it over and keep mucking around with it,” she says.

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ITEC Earthworks manager Clifford Brady and administration officer Hollie Marchetti. Clifford’s passion for landscaping started early, and he began working locally in garden maintenance at a young age. Hollie joined the team a few years ago to help keep up with increasing demand and says the company has kept growing steadily since then.

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TEC Earthworks has come a long way since its humble beginnings doing site cleans and general construction earthworks after the 2009 fires. Today, with qualified landscapers on board, crew numbers in double digits and a network of other specialists at hand, ITEC Earthworks has evolved into a one-stop shop for all landscaping needs.

ITEC manager Clifford Brady says they tailor their work to individual needs, taking into account the style of buildings and the nature of the site. The process of creating custom landscapes from scratch is challenging at times, but Clifford says it’s definitely worthwhile.

“It’s rewarding. We’re not punching out ten units in a row where we’re just

The office in Alexandra with its freshly landscaped garden, giving a sample of the ITEC team’s work. doing a bit of timber edge and some lawn; we’re really pushing for that next level. We’re flexible with the clients, so nothing is set in concrete, and we can adjust as we go.”

“Each project is unique to itself, and

what looks good on paper doesn’t necessarily work on-site,” adds administration officer Hollie Marchetti.

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Above: ITEC can provide comprehensive landscaping services, from major earthmoving and rock wall construction right down to recommending suitable plants for a particular location.

Left: A large-scale, ongoing project in Yea covering a substantial portion of a 12-acre property. landscape from go to whoa, or a light garden rejuvenation job.

No project is too big or too small.

Their journey to landscaping specialisation began on the ‘big’ side of things in 2014 with a complete landscape in Marysville, which subsequently delighted scores of Open Gardens visitors.

Clifford holds this property in high regard, and eight years on, the ITEC team still visits regularly.

“This job set the benchmark for me, and when we’d finished, I looked back and thought, ‘wow, we can make this happen’,” he says.

That first landscaping success paved the way for many more residential projects, as well as commercial ones and those contributing to the local community.

“We have had the absolute pleasure of undertaking multiple community projects, where ITEC has managed to engage and facilitate these works as our way of giving back to the community. The local RSL garden is a prime example of community kindness,” Clifford says.

Recently, they added another feather to the company cap.

After years dedicated to landscaping projects of all shapes and sizes, ITEC Earthworks is now a proud member of Victoria’s peak landscaping association, Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers.

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Over the years, they have also accrued a diversely-skilled, hard-working team and formed working relationships with designers and other professionals, allowing ITEC to provide comprehensive landscaping project management – “from blank canvas to completion and maintenance”. Supporting other local businesses has been a high priority in creating this network of specialists.

“We’re really blessed working here because a lot of the tradies work together. So if we need a plumber or a concreter or a sparky on site, we can get someone local. We even have a plant consultant who can come in and select the plants for the gardens that we build,” Clifford says.

After completing many landscaping projects – big and small – ITEC Earthworks is now a proud member of Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers.

Along with taking the headache out of organising other tradespeople or services, the ITEC Earthworks team strives to make clients’ landscaping experience easier and more enjoyable wherever possible.

“We have a lot of Melbourne clients, and a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to keep them updated and notified of their jobs progression. I will send regular updates and images throughout the construction process to keep them informed on how the project is tracking.

They seem to really appreciate that,” Hollie says.

The combination of customer service and pride in their work appears to be doing the trick, and Clifford says their reputation and repeat business are both steadily growing. They’ve come a long way since their clean-up days and have successfully established themselves.

The ITEC team works alongside local garden designers for their more complex projects.

“The highest compliment for our company is getting return clientele.

Return customers are the best satisfaction for us because we know we’ve done something right,” Clifford says.

ITEC Earthworks is looking to expand their team in 2022 to keep up with high demand and a busy schedule.

For more information on employment opportunities at ITEC Earthworks or their comprehensive landscaping services, you can go to www.itecearthworks.com, drop into their newly landscaped office at 42 Aitken Street, Alexandra, or phone 03 57721 000.

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Peter Fisher in the Yarck Bikes workshop. Peter’s longstanding love of road racing and interest in bicycle mechanics have seen him and wife Jenny return to running a bike services business after a break of two decades.

by Emily Friedel

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eter and Jenny Fisher were the Murrindindi Shire area’s go-to people for bicycle sales and repairs in the 90s. Back then, they owned Newtech Cycles in Alexandra.

Now, after a couple of decades of doing other things, they are once again proprietors of the area’s sole bicycle business: Yarck Bikes.

Regardless of what they have been up to business-wise, bikes have been a constant in Peter’s and Jenny’s lives for a long time. Jenny’s dad convinced Peter to have a crack at road racing in the mid-80s, which led to him competing in state and national events. As he racked up the kilometres, Peter’s interest in bikes and ability to work with them grew.

“I took it seriously for a while and rode at a pretty high level. I took a coach on and kept a diary for a couple of years, and I was averaging something like 35,000 k’s a year racing and training,” he says.

“Once you start getting heavily into competition, it’s all about maintaining your own gear. And I’ve got a bit of a mechanical background, so there was no problem in seeing how things ticked.”

Jenny, on the other hand, opted to ride bikes for pleasure and be part of the support crew, keeping Peter and his teammates well looked after – “It was lots of fun,” she says.

Peter also spent a couple of seasons working as a bicycle mechanic for the Sportscover pro-team and rubbed shoulders with some of the big names in cycling.

“We had the likes of Barcelona Olympian Robert Crowe on the team. I got to meet Olympian and Commonwealth Games champion Kathy Watt too; she signed [a] poster for me. Mechanicing and supporting a team with some pretty decent riders was probably a bit of a wish come true,” he says.

Peter’s love of racing and talent for mechanics, along with the obvious

market gap for bike services in the area, led to the Fishers opening Newtech Cycles in 1993.

Almost a quarter of a century later, similar factors led to the opening of Yarck Bikes in January last year.

Although Peter doesn’t race anymore, he still rides for fun and thoroughly enjoys tinkering with bikes. After Newtech closed, no one else filled the bicycle market gap. So Peter and Jenny have again taken that niche with Yarck Bikes, offering repairs, sales, and custom bike builds. And despite the extended break, there has been some continuity in their bike work.

“We’ve even serviced some of the bikes we sold 24-odd years ago. People have come back saying, ‘We bought our first bike from you!’” Jenny says.

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Yarck bikes has a range of bicycles, e-bikes, and bicycle accessories available as well as hire bikes. And if they don’t have what you’re after, they’ll try to get it in.

I haven’t been converted yet, but I’m sure at some stage I’ll have some sort of motor under me,” Peter adds.

Another significant change since their Newtech days is the rail trail. Peter and Jenny had hoped for a rail trail to be built, but it failed to launch in the 90s.

So they’re now thrilled that the rail trail was finally constructed and that they’ve been able to open Yarck Bikes conveniently close by.

“The rail trail’s more popular now than ever. We get families coming in, couples, people riding from Melbourne to Wangaratta – people like that who use the trail as the go-between,” Peter says.

mechanics like Peter approach their trade.

“Technology in the bike industry has changed massively. With the electric motors they put in bikes now, you can treat certain bikes with certain motors the same as you would a car; you can plug them into a computer and do a diagnostic on them,” he says.

For Jenny, hopping on an e-bike has put the pleasure back into bike riding.

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time – uphill, downhill – and it doesn’t hurt; it makes it enjoyable. You still get your exercise because you don’t have to use the motor all the time or the high speed all the time. So you can still get your heart pumping, but it doesn’t hurt. I could never ride with Peter on a normal bike because I couldn’t keep up with him, but we can do it together now, which is really good,” she says.

“People will tell you the e-bikes open up a whole new world for them – they will ride for hours instead of minutes.

Anyone who’s up for a ride along the rail trail and needs a bike can drop into Yarck Bikes to hire one. For an easy ride, there are plenty of e-bikes available in addition to regular bicycles. Peter and Jenny can even provide a bike drop-off or pick-up service along the rail trail for those who want to ride one way. There is also the advantage of being able to test drive bikes (or e-bikes) on the rail trail before purchasing.

“If you’re going to spend the money on a bike, you really want to try it before you buy it,” Jenny says.

Having Yarck Bikes so near the rail trail also means that cyclists who run into

trouble while riding along it can call on Peter and Jenny for a helping hand.

“We offer a rail trail rescue service, where if you’re broken down, we’ll come and help you out. That’s been popular.

We had a young family come in who went from Tallarook to Mansfield, which took them four days. The youngest one was five. They called in because a chain broke,” Peter says.

“We got their little girl’s bike fixed, and off they went again. It was really good to help them on their way,” Jenny adds.

Along with tourists requiring assistance as they pass through, locals have been grateful they no longer have to drive to places like Lilydale or Seymour for their bike needs. Wherever they’re from, though, Yarck Bikes’ customers have demonstrated there is much demand for all things bicycle-related in the Murrindindi Shire area. In fact, demand has been so high that what was supposed to be a part-time, easing into retirement business has turned into a seven-day-a-week operation.

“It’s gone from a ‘change in lifestyle’ to fulltime, as well as running our other business,” Peter says with a laugh.

Peter doesn’t seem to mind, though, and relishes the challenge of having to adapt to new technologies.

“It’s been very enjoyable keeping up with the changes. Keeps things interesting. For example, we’ve gone

A blast from the past: the Fishers’ Alexandra bike shop in the 90s. from using cables to change gears to using all Bluetooth – that lever that used to be a cable changer is now rigid and just a lot of buttons. It’s a totally different world to ride in,” Peter says.

Despite the inevitable changes that have happened over the 21-year break from their bicycle business, it appears that Peter and Jenny haven’t had any

trouble keeping up to speed with the industry. And with their comeback, they’ve reclaimed their No. 1 spot as Murrindindi Shire’s go-to business for bike needs.

“It’s a big full circle,” Peter says.

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ver the last few months, there have been many changes and a number of exciting new developments underway at the Yea Wetlands.

The Discovery Centre has a new name and is now known as the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre.

Don Knight, Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre Inc Chairperson said, “We felt the timing was right to rebrand the Centre to better align with the Yea Wetlands.

The new name reflects the location and the experiences and activities on offer in both the Centre and the Wetlands.”

Along with the new signage, there is now a brand-new website showcasing both the Centre and the Wetlands.

Work is also underway to develop a visitor guide and update the directional and interpretive signage in the Wetlands.

Above: Gurrong dharrang, Scarred Tree, and new signage at the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre Below: Yea Wetlands Walk Scarred Tree, artwork by Taungurung artist Sammy Trist. Located at the entrance to the Centre, the sculpture of a eucalyptus tree features Indigenous line art and the Taungurung totems, Bundjil the wedge-tailed eagle and Waang the crow. This project was coordinated by the Honour the Taungurung Yea community group, including Taungurung Elder Aunty Angela ten Buuren, with funding from the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 Aboriginal Community Response and Recovery Fund.

Mr Knight said, “The website, visitor guide and new signage in the Wetlands will be a fantastic resource for visitors and locals alike to discover the many great things to see, do and explore in the area and will assist our team of over 40 local volunteers to continue to offer outstanding visitor information services.”

Works were also recently completed on rejuvenating the Yea Fossil Time Path, which winds alongside the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre and tells the story of this land’s geographical history, including the Yea Baragwanathia Fossil.

Interpretive signage and an audio listening post will be installed over the coming months.

Another impressive new development at the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre is the recent installation of the Gurrong dharrang,

A new interactive display has recently been installed in the Russel Wealands Interpretive Wing and provides a fascinating insight into

environmental water flows in our waterways. The display was developed by the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority and is a great addition to the

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The restless flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta) captures insects by flying or hovering in the air. Photo above www.flickr.com/photos/patrick_ k59/3604310272. Photo right: www.flickr.com/photos/patrick_k59/36083279110

by Carol Hopkins

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hen you are outdoors walking or cycling in the Murrindindi Shire, you may well hear a strange rasping, churring, “gzzerrt, gzzerrt” sound coming from the trees. This is the call of the restless flycatcher. Its call is so distinctive that it has been named the scissor grinder

bird because it reminds people of the sound made when sharpening scissors on a grinding stone. It’s thought the birds use this jarring sound to flush out insects so that they can make a meal of them. However, just to confuse the issue, restless flycatchers also have another totally different call: a high, clear “too-ee, too-ee” note that you may also hear echoing through the bush.

Restless flycatchers are generally found in open woodland or around farmland with remnant trees.

They are comfortable being near humans and have been known to search for insects under eaves and verandahs and even in farm buildings.

Although they are called flycatchers, their diet actually extends to beetles, moths, spiders and centipedes.

The restless flycatcher lacks the dark “bib” under its chin of other local male flycatchers and the Willie Wagtail. Photo www.flickr.com/

photos/patrick_k59/43475230785

These birds can often be seen perched on stumps or fence posts, as well as on the branches of trees, constantly swishing their tails from side to side. From these vantage points, they hawk for food. This involves swooping out, catching their prey mid-flight, and

then returning to their perch to try again. Hovering is another method they use to hunt. They suspend themselves vertically in the air, wings quivering rapidly while plucking unsuspecting insects from the outer foliage of trees and shrubs.

With their constant, jittery movement, the epithet “restless” appears well deserved for these birds.

The restless flycatcher is a medium-sized bird with a blue-back head, back and tail, and white underparts that extend from the base of the tail to the base of the beak. It has a small crest on the top of its head, which it can raise and lower. Males and females are similar in appearance.

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The male satin flycatcher (Myiagra cyanoleuca) has a glossy, blue-black head, back and bib. Photo JJ Harrison, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons. org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

nest, incubate the three to four eggs, and feed the young. Up to three broods may be raised in one season.

A female satin flycatcher (Myiagra cyanoleuca) hunting insects. She is similar to the female leaden flycatcher but has a darker rufous bib. Photo www.flickr.com/photos/birdsaspoetry/49839624088. often confused with willy wagtails, a similarly sized and coloured bird often found in the same habitat. However, the willie wagtail is actually from a family of birds known as the fantails because, as the name suggests, they open and close their tail feathers rather like a fan when flitting around looking for insects.

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wagtail from a restless flycatcher because the white on the willy’s belly doesn’t extend right up to their beak.

Instead, they have a black bib underneath their chin. They also have a white eyebrow and lack the crest of the flycatcher. The calls, too, are different.

The restless flycatcher breeding season runs from

July to January in southern Australia. During this time, restless flycatchers build a small, cup-shaped nest made of bark and grass bound together with spiders’ webs and often decorated with lichen. They place this nest on a tree branch and have been known to build in the same location every year.

Both sexes help build the

The restless flycatcher can be found throughout Victoria, NSW and QLD (below Cairns), southern SA and south-western WA. It is one of six species of flycatchers occurring in Australia. Two of these species – the leaden flycatcher and the satin flycatcher – also occur in the Murrindindi Shire, but they are seasonal migrants, heading north for the winter and returning to the district in spring and summer. While the restless flycatcher has some seasonal movements, they are less pronounced than the other two species.

The habitats are similar for all species, although the satin flycatcher is more likely to be found in cooler, wetter environments.

Both the leaden and satin flycatchers are very similar in appearance. The males have a dark back and hood extending down to their breast and a white belly.

In the case of the satin flycatcher, the back and

Female leaden flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula) is similar to the female satin flycatcher but has a lighter rufous bib. Photo Jim Bendon,

CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Male leaden flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula) which looks similar to the male satin flycatcher but is grey rather than black in colouring. JJ Harrison (jjharrison89@facebook.com)Edit by jjron – adjusted levels and

mild sharpening., CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

head are a glossy blue-black, whereas the leaden flycatcher’s colouring is more of a dark bluegrey. The females are even more difficult to tell apart, with both species having a lead-grey head and back, a rufous throat and chest and a white underbelly. There are subtle differences between the species, but the casual observer would struggle to pick them out.

Like the restless flycatcher, the satin and leaden flycatchers have a variety of calls that range from harsh, buzzing sounds to more melodic notes.

While the conservation status of all three locallyoccurring species is listed as “secure”, there is still concern that the pressures of climate change, land clearing and firewood collection may negatively impact these birds in the future.

Right: Willie wagtail. Local species of male flycatchers are often mistaken for the willie wagtail. Photo www.flickr.

com/photos/birdsaspoetry/51648456428/

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The Gould Memorial Drive is a most impressive gateway to Marysville with its avenue of brilliant yellow poplars.

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it the Dindi Trail this autumn to take in Murrindindi Shire’s spectacular show of seasonal colour. The region’s cool climate produces some of Victoria’s best locations for autumn leaf viewing.

Tree-lined streets in the towns and villages are resplendent with stunning deciduous trees, and many of the highways that connect the townships feature historic plantings of poplars, oak and maple trees.

If you’re looking for a scenic Sunday drive this autumn, the drive from Alexandra to Marysville won’t disappoint. Cruise along the Maroondah Highway past stately country estates with the imposing Cathedral Ranges towering above. The Gould Memorial Drive is a most impressive gateway to Marysville with its avenue of brilliant yellow poplars. BYO camera and bragging rights for a perfect autumn Instagram pic and a bucket list experience!

Both Alexandra and Marysville offer great dining and accommodation

options, and local produce stores, breweries and cellar doors along the route feature the best of Murrindindi Shire’s autumn harvest.

If you’re travelling from Melbourne, start or finish your journey by cruising along the magnificent Black Spur Drive and enjoy views of tall mountain ash and lush green tree ferns.

For another gorgeous scenic drive, start your journey in the historic township of Yea and explore the unique flora and fauna of the Yea Wetlands. With a range of award-winning restaurants, wineries and accommodation options on offer, Yea is an ideal base to explore the area’s surrounding scenic and historic sites.

Leaving Yea, take the Goulburn Valley Highway to Kerrisdale and travel along King-Parrot Creek Road to Strath Creek to take in the breathtaking view of the Valley of a Thousand Hills from the Murchison Gap Lookout. Then head back via Flowerdale – past historic homesteads, magnificent horse stud properties and lush farmland.

If you prefer two wheels to four, then Murrindindi Shire offers some fabulous autumn cycling experiences. For familyfriendly cycling, pack your bikes and jump on the Great Victorian Rail Trail, which runs from Tallarook, through Yea and Yarck, with a spur line to Alexandra, and all the way to Mansfield. If you want to get your heart rate up, Murrindindi Shire has some of the best cycling trails and mountain bike tracks in the north-east region – and you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy the smooth flowing trails at Eildon, Buxton and Lake Mountain.

Swap the wheels for the boots and head out to explore Murrindindi Shire’s many walking tracks and trails. Autumn’s cool, misty mornings and mild, sunny days are perfect for a gentle riverside ramble, a day trek through the hills or a more challenging overnight hike.

Wander through historic locations and ancient forests, past gushing waterfalls and out to breathtaking lookouts. Explore the lush fern gullies in the Yarra Ranges National Park and Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2022 – 33

Marysville State Forest or hike to the Lake Mountain Summit for spectacular mountain views.

Kinglake National Park. Experience the breathtaking vistas from the summit of the Cathedral Ranges.

Discover sweeping lake views at Lake Eildon National Park and take in the panorama of Melbourne’s skyline from

Top autumn walks include: • Beauty Spot Nature Trail at Marysville • Eildon Pondage Walk

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ix years on, CycleDindi continues to grow after the fields in 2021 were the best ever. CycleDindi 22 will return for a sixth time in seven years (having missed out in 2020 due to Covid) on Saturday 2 April. This ride will showcase the wonderfully scenic Great Victorian Rail Trail through the Shires of Murrindindi and Mansfield.

Organised by the Rotary Clubs of Yea and Alexandra, with assistance from the Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail, CycleDindi 22 is a fully supported, family-friendly bicycle ride.

The ride starts at either Alexandra, Merton or Yea depending on what distance the cyclist wishes to do and which starting location is easier to access. There are numerous choices of rides depending on where you start, where you ride to, and how long you wish to ride for. You choose the ride that best suits you.

This year, pricing for the ride has changed just a little. All adults are now $45 and all seniors $35, regardless of the route chosen. School-age children remain just $10 with group discounts available on request. Lunch (provided) is by the Goulburn River on private property at Cathkin, and riders always enjoy this scenic and peaceful location. There will again

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• The Cheeky Fox Trail at Kinglake • Toolangi Tanglefoot Loop

For more information about the many great things to see and do in Murrindindi Shire this autumn visit discoverdindi.com. au or drop into a local Visitor Information Centre.

be a coffee van on site for you to purchase your caffeine fix and delicious hot damper to sample.

Gentle gradients along much of the ride make it suitable for most ages and fitness levels. The trail is a beautiful journey, traversing rolling hills with stunning views and including a ride through the historic Cheviot Tunnel.

There is fun to be had in the shearing shed, with a chance to view sheep dogs at work. This will happen at a working farm (Nutfield) 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 all CycleDindi rides to date and has proven to be exceptionally popular with riders.

CycleDindi 22 is a major fundraiser to support a variety of youth programs in the communities of Yea, Alexandra and Mansfield.

Entry forms are available at Rotary websites www.yearotary. org.au or www.rotaryalexandra.org.au and you can follow CycleDindi 22 updates on Facebook. Queries to cycledindi22@ gmail.com and bookings via direct deposit or through Trybooking.com/BVQGK

A charity bicycle event along the Great Victorian Rail Trail centred on Yea and Alexandra. There will be a choice of 3 starting points, all converging on the banks of the Goulburn River at Cathkin for lunch.

SATURDAY 2 APRIL 2022 How Much?

Adult $45 Senior $35 Concession $10 • Concession applies to school age children • Under school age free • SNR – relevent Seniors’ card must be held • Group discount available on request

DISTANCE Yea to Merton (return)

93 kms

Merton to Yea (return)

93 kms

Merton to Cathkin (return)

51 kms

Yea to Cathkin (return)

42 kms

Yea to Alexandra (return)

68 kms

Alexandra to Yea (return)

68 kms

Alexandra to Cathkin (return) 26 kms

INCLUDES • Billy tea, damper and BBQ lunch at Cathkin • Free admission to Nutfield, a working farm, with free Devonshire Tea in the shearing shed, sheep dog demonstration and trailer ride.

CONTACT Melinda (Alexandra) 0418 378 806 Julie (Yea) 0447 762 557 or Ross (Mansfield) 0439 046 199 cycledindi22@gmail.com www.rotaryalexandra.org.au Clubs of Alexandra and Yea and the Friends of the GVRT www.yearotary.org.au

A large collection of exotic and native animals on 30 acres of picturesque parkland

A perfect day out . . .

• Yarra Valley/Murrindindi Winery Tours – tailored to suit • Local Food and Produce • Places of Interest

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lanting trees back into cleared land can transform landscapes, bringing benefits to both landholders and the environment.

However, successful tree growing involves much more than just plonking some native seedlings in the ground.

So this autumn, the Spring Creek Home Creek Landcare group and Murrindindi Climate Network are bringing the Australian Agroforestry Foundation’s Master TreeGrower program to the Murrindindi Shire.

The eight-day course will run over six weekends between March 12 and May 8 and aims to equip participants with the knowledge to attain their personal tree-growing goals. Rowan Reid, who developed the course and first ran it in 1996, says it’s all about working with landholders rather than telling them what they should be doing.

“The course does not promote any particular tree species or type of growing or purpose of growing. All we’re trying to do is provide education, guidance, and network support for landholders who want to grow trees to

achieve whatever objectives they have,” Rowan says.

condition. They want to make it a more attractive place to live.”

“On the first day of the course, I do an exercise to explore what farmers’ motivations might be and, invariably, landholders have four particular things that they might be interested in. The first is the conservation benefits of trees, which we’re all very aware of because of the success of Landcare. Then there are the shelter and agricultural benefits of trees, which are particularly important now with increasing concerns about climate change and bushfires. The role of trees in ameliorating some of those risks is really important.

The program will include sessions run by different experts and industry leaders, covering topics such as the role of trees on farms, plantation management, and growing for the market. Participants will also visit local tree farms and some in the Otways, including Rowan’s farm in Bambra.

“And then there are the potential products. This is new to a lot of landholders, we show them what the products might be, which could be timber or native food production or seeds or flowers or oils, or whatever might be of potential interest within that particular area. And the final one, which is sort of the most interesting one for me, is the aesthetics. Landholders want to improve the property and pass it on to the next generation in better

“We’ve got 50 or so different species, mostly grown for specialty timbers.

We grow timbers that might take 60 to 80 years to grow, and we grow stuff that’s obviously a lot faster. We also graze sheep on the property. I’m very interested in the aesthetics too.

And now we’re milling and drying our own timber, which is a great learning experience – we’re building a house with it and selling some to furniture makers,” Rowan says of his property.

“I’m interested in showing how exciting forestry is. There are thousands of different species, and you can grow them in different ways. You don’t have to follow conventional forestry – you can do whatever you like,” he adds.

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Above: Site preparation at Rita Seethaler’s and Tony Richardson’s Thornton tree farm in April 2006, showing ripping and mounding lines around remnant paddock trees.

Below: Rita at the Thornton tree farm in 2008, two years after the above photo was taken. Photos courtesy Rita Seethaler and Tony Richardson.

Rita Seethaler, who is coordinating this autumn’s local Master TreeGrower program, was certainly inspired by the possibilities when she completed the program in 2005. She and her husband, Tony Richardson, went on to establish two tree farms. Rita says they learned a great deal through the handson aspects of the program.

“Between 50 metres or so the conditions may be completely different in terms of soil composition, geology, inclination, orientation (is it north-facing, is it south-facing, etc.) and climatic conditions like rainfall, radiation etc. and hence you need to work with different species. So you can’t just say, ‘Sydney blue gum will do me.’ You really need to learn which species is suitable for which location, and you need to learn where to get specialist help,” she says.

“You learn how to integrate a tree farm in your whole farm plan. You can organise your farm trees as a rotational crop that you eventually harvest in a clever way together with revegetation that you don’t harvest, which has a really important role in your farm as well. Your revegetation can really be helpful for erosion control, and it has biodiversity value, especially the understory. Furthermore, it is critical to keep all the remnant paddock trees and organize your farm forestry around them. There are lots of positive spillover effects. If you do it the right way, you can have lots of different pursuits on your farm and they all mutually enhance each other. That’s when ecology and economics are not pitched against each other.”

Rita says she and Tony were motivated to undertake the program primarily because they felt that it would be good for carbon sequestration, creating more tree cover, and as contributor to their self-managed superannuation fund.

However, there are many additional reasons people may want to learn how to grow trees.

“Others who came to the course were longstanding farmers – for example, beef production – but who had never worked with farm trees. We had some who had put in trees, but it was a failure because they didn’t know about proper silviculture and maintenance of their tree farm, so they came to find out what had gone wrong. Then there were tree-changers who had bought some land, but the land was bare – just a

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A group of Master TreeGrower participants touring Rowan’s Bambra Agroforestry Farm. Photo courtesy Rowan Reid. paddock with some blackberries. There were also young people who were already working in ag services and thought maybe there was some work in it for them. It’s really very varied who it is interesting for,” Rita says.

Rowan says the course encourages collaborative learning, with participants contributing their knowledge and experience rather than just being passive recipients of the information.

Participant interactions and the communities of farm foresters that develop from Master TreeGrower programs can lead to long-term, widespread change.

“In our area in the Otways, what we’ll be showing the participants is that as a community, we have a peer mentoring service that came out of our Master

TreeGrower programs, and we actually use public money to pay farmers to talk to other farmers about their tree-growing activities and provide mentoring over time. We’re very proud, you drive through our community and hundreds of farmers plant trees for many different reasons and the landscape has changed.”

In a region like the Murrindindi Shire and the Upper Goulburn catchment where land has been extensively cleared since settler arrivals, Rowan says that giving landholders the confidence to grow trees and enabling them to support one another can have a transformative effect.

“We’ve been running this program now for 25 years, and where it has been successful it’s quite a different landscape D OF EKEN A WE FOR THE FUN MILY FA

mentality in terms of tree growing to areas where they continue to have big grant programs and government run conservation and timber-production initiatives and nothing really takes off.

That’s my view, and that’s why I continue to be enthusiastic about the approach we take,” he says.

“The impact can be dramatic.”

This autumn’s Master TreeGrower project is supported by the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program and the Murrindindi Shire. For more information on this program go to murrindindiclimatenetwork.org For general information on the Master TreeGrower program go to agroforestry. org.au

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ngus industry trailblazer Ian Bates of Riddellvue Angus will offer up the first Australian sons of a US bull by the same name this autumn.

The Alexandra based stud has had renewed vigour and focus in recent years, with Mr Bates travelling far and wide to find the right genetic lines to introduce to the stud – and the Australian beef industry.

Riddellvue Angus’ second autumn bull sale will be held on-property Wednesday 9 March, with 34 lots catalogued, and Mr Bates said 15 were suitable to put over heifers.

It will be one of the first chances Australian producers have to secure sons by two leading US sires in Mogck Entice and Ferguson Trailblazer.

The catalogue includes five Mogck Entice sons, a bull which came highly

recommended to Mr Bates by HCH Genetics and has American figures in the top 1 per cent for growth and docility.

“He carries a fairly complete dataset but he’s also holding a good body, good bone structure and I think he’s going to make good future sires,” Mr Bates says.

“A lot of other studs are now looking for semen from Entice, and our lots to be offered are an interesting, well put together line of bulls.”

Ferguson Trailblazer ranks in the top 10 per cent of Expected Progeny Difference (EPD, the US version of ASBVs) for growth, docility, pregnancy rates, maternal calving ease, carcass weight and marbling.

Mr Bates concentrates on US genetics from North and South Dakota, as he “knows they handle the climate well”, making sire selection more challenging

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“I don’t get hung up on numbers, I don’t like to focus on them, I am more about structural correctness and the animal being phenotypically right,” he says.

“But they (Entice and Trailblazer) are bulls that have been introduced that I think are capable of holding themselves – a lot of bulls don’t have enough strength.”

The Riddellvue autumn sale will also offer twin bull calves by the $50,000 Milwillah Napa N498, out of a Premier Angus cow Mr Bates purchased at that stud’s dispersal in 2020.

Having managed the well revered Anvil Angus stud down the road at Acheron from 2013 until its dispersal in 2018, Mr Bates was inspired to reinvigorate his own Riddellvue Angus stud, initially established by his parents in the 1970s.

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has coincided with good seasons and a record cattle market, and Mr Bates said he’s keen to put his own stamp on the Angus breed in such a thriving environment.

“I haven’t heard anyone have any bad vibes about the industry lately, I think there is a lot of strength in it for the next 12 months at least, and I can’t see it coming back too far in the near future,” he says.

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He’s since held three successful bull sales, kicking off in spring 2020, and is set to continue twice annual offerings in 2022.

value for money, especially the way the climate is with the beef industry,” Mr Bates says.

“The last sale averaged just over $9000, it was still a cheap sale relative to other offerings, but a very good result for us.

In the spring of 2021, Riddellvue achieved a total clearance of 28 bulls to an average of $9071 – a climb of nearly $2000 from their previous on-property offering – and a top of $15,000, which was a record high for the stud.

“The demand has been very good, a lot clients stayed with me from Anvil, and they know they are getting great

“I like to focus on what I do well and I don’t like to veer too much – I’m very focused on keeping the cattle right and correct with great feet, that’s what I focus on all the time.”

This next phase of Riddellvue Angus

“Our clients have sold cattle at the annual January Yea weaner sales recently with very good results – the cattle I was breeding at Anvil went very well on feed, and now the buyers are following Riddellvue genetics because they know they will perform.”

Riddellvue opened its gates for clients in January for Beef Week, and will host its second annual autumn bull sale on Wednesday 9 March, on-property near Alexandra at 1pm and online via Auctions Plus. Visit www.riddellvue. com.au for more information.

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he Lake Eildon Fishing Challenge once again returns to Lake Eildon with fishing beginning from 2pm on Friday 13 May with presentations beginning midday on Sunday 15 May. The annual community based fishing competition raises much needed funds for Variety, The Children’s Charity, and has been running since 2017. Held on Victoria’s premier inland fishery Lake Eildon and surrounds, anglers have the freedom to bait or lure fish non-stop for the two full days and nights of the competition.

Whilst the 2022 event will inevitably be run under a COVID Safety Plan it’s still going to be a fun, action packed weekend. Details of the event can be obtained via their website lakeeildonfishingchallenge.com or Facebook page Lake Eildon Fishing Challenge. There is an early bird registration prize if you register for the competition prior to 15 April.

The competition is open to bait and

or lure angling with or without a boat.

The prize categories for the longest fish captured and released include Murray cod, yellowbelly, brown trout, and rainbow trout. There are also junior prize categories to be won for the up and coming junior anglers.

Over past events the off lake entertainment has been well received by competitors. Friday evening a safety and fishing brief will be conducted at the 501 Café located at 501 Jerusalem Creek Road, Eildon by Bob Hazler – the founder of the Lake Eildon Fishing Facebook Page has been instrumental in providing the pre competition safety briefings – alongside Peter Burtchell the local fishing guide.

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Saturday evening will see the annual auction in full swing and midday Sunday presentations will once again be hosted

by Bill Classon and Mick Caufield from Freshwater Fishing.

Competitors in the 2021 event listened intently at the Friday evening’s briefing provided by Archie Clarke, the event’s junior ambassador, as he delivered his fishing report which provided a headsup for anglers about where the most fish were likely to be caught.

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Unfortunately this year Archie will be on his long awaited trip around Australia but we are sure that the organising committee will find a replacement junior or senior that will have just as many fishing skills that saw Archie’s predictions of where the fish would be caught come to fruition for the 2022 competition.

Brett McLoughlin, the competition’s founder, praised the efforts of all sponsors who have contributed their time, energy and funds into making the competition such a success in all previous years. A complete list of past and current sponsors can be found on the Challenge’s website.

Bruce Vance, the proprietor of the Jerusalem Creek Marina and Holiday Park, thanked the efforts of all

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Archie, Lake Eildon Fishing Challenge’s Junior Ambassador of 2021, with a healthy 105cm Lake Eildon Murray cod. organisers, sponsors and participants in his address to the 2021 Lake Eildon Fishing Challenge on behalf of Variety as Captain of Variety Bash Car 501. “[On] behalf of Variety the children’s charity, a heartfelt thank you. This amount will go a long way to assist children that do not have the same opportunities as most. Last year [the] fund raising efforts provided equipment that helps children with their mobility, like wheelchairs, and walking aids, rare

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and expensive medical equipment and services including insulin pumps, wigs, feeds, oxygen pumps [as well as going towards] technology, programs and scholarships that help children unlock all the joys of education and communication. Thank you so much and I look forward to even a bigger and better event next year,” Bruce says.

If you are up to the challenge mark your diary and make your way to Lake Eildon for a weekend of fishing, competition

and entertainment. Foreshore camping is available at the Jerusalem Creek Marina, or you can book a houseboat with lakeeildonhouseboathire.com or check out other camping and hotel accommodation around Eildon.

So bring the family along and have a crack, there will be heaps of prizes for both kids and adults and even if you don’t catch a fish, you can still sit back and take in the serenity of beautiful Lake Eildon.

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r Liz Kirby graduated with a PhD through the University of Sydney’s Business School at the age of 93 in 2014. She turned 100 last year. Then in 2019, Dr David Bottomley took the title of Australia’s oldest PhD graduate at 94 years old. These two nonagenarians showed that it’s never too late when it comes to education.

And by engaging in academic challenges despite advanced age, they may have provided their brains with some protection against the ravages of time.

In 1997, epidemiologist David Snowden published a case study describing the brain of a dead 101-year-old nun, Sister Mary of the School Sisters of Notre Dame in America. Sister Mary’s brain bore extensive hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease: neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques. This is not a surprising find in the brain of a woman who lived for more than a century. What is surprising is that Sister Mary’s cognitive function test scores were high right up until her death. That is, despite having a brain that looked in pretty bad shape, Sister Mary was still sharp.

Sister Mary was one of 678 nuns who participated in The Nun Study, a longitudinal study that spanned 25 years and is now being revived by a new team of researchers. The nuns of

the School Sisters of Notre Dame were chosen for the study because of their generally long lifespans and lower rates of dementia. Sister Mary exemplified these qualities. Snowden suggested that her intellectually active lifestyle allowed her to enter old age with superior cognitive abilities, buffering the damage done by tangles and plaques. Sister Mary retired as a schoolteacher at 87, but she continued to deliver lessons to other nuns in the convent until she passed away. Snowden held her up as an inspiring example, saying, “cognitive impairment is not an inevitable consequence of aging and disease”.

A growing body of evidence supports the idea that leading an intellectually challenging life may allow us to hold onto mental acuity through old age.

Regularly putting on the old thinking cap as we grow older may keep the brain ‘fit’, just as regular exercise does for the body. A 2015 review published in BMJ Open found that continuing formal education (or leisure activities mimicking formal education) was associated with improved cognitive function and lower incidence of dementia in adults 45 years or older.

The underlying mechanism of this association may be the enhanced cognitive reserve built up through mature-aged learning. Cognitive reserve is the brain’s ability to improvise and find an alternative method of getting a

task done. And an Australian study has found a causal link between education and cognitive reserve in older adults.

In 2016, the Tasmanian Healthy Brain Project reported some intriguing findings in Neuropsychology. Their research demonstrated that going to university significantly increased cognitive reserves in healthy adults between 50 and 79 years old.

Perhaps, as Snowden suggested, Sister Mary’s mental acuity was so well preserved despite her brain lesions because she had kept her brain active throughout her long life, building up her cognitive reserves. Perhaps Dr Kirby and Dr Bottomley were able to complete their doctorates at such an old age because they had built up their cognitive reserves – both have described living lives that could be characterised as intellectually stimulating. At the very least, it is likely that being (extremely) mature-aged students gave their cognitive reserves a good boost.

Dr Kirby and Dr Bottomley serve as exemplars of people who didn’t let age get in the way of their education.

And while they show so strikingly that it’s never too late, research suggests that we should reframe our views on education. Maybe ‘the later, the better’ is more apt if you’re to reap the anti-aging benefits of learning.

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Renowned artist Ron Muller at work in his Acheron studio.

by Carol Hopkins

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on Muller, a renowned artist living in Acheron, has had an extremely eclectic career. He has reinvented himself at least four times, and his career switches have been so disparate and dramatic that he jokingly says his wife, Maree, has been married to four men!

While the current version of Ron – an accomplished watercolour and landscape

artist – has been around for over 30 years, his journey to this career has had plenty of twists and turns.

Ron began his working life about as far away from the art world as you can get with an apprenticeship in the General Motors Holden factory at Fisherman’s Bend. Ron was encouraged into this area by his father, who placed a high value on having a trade. Ron excelled at his work and

was supported by the company to study a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Caulfield Institute of Technology. But his heart wasn’t in it.

“I wasn’t all that fussed with engineering,” he admits.

Part way through Ron’s studies, the American evangelist Billy Graham arrived in Australia to conduct his Crusades.

Inspired by Billy Graham’s message, Ron decided to

become a Baptist minister.

After four years of study at Whitley University College, he was assigned to two churches in Malvern. This was in the 1960s, a time of immense social change, and Ron’s enthusiastic engagement with the social issues of the time earned him a reputation as a bit of a radical. His progressive ideas, particularly for selling one of the churches to establish a social support and counselling centre, were not Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2022 – 53

Above: Moonlight Pastoral. Below: Salat, France.

well received by the church.

Eventually, disillusioned by the church’s conservatism, Ron left the ministry.

At first, Ron was at a bit of a loss as to what to do next. However, luck was on his side, and he was soon offered a job in the personnel department of the then Country Roads Board. Ron again took to this new role with gusto and rose rapidly through the ranks, eventually becoming a personnel manager.

Along with recruitment and training, Ron was also heavily involved in industrial relations, but the ongoing stress involved in this role took its toll on his general health. In the end, his doctors told him he needed to quit. And so began his fourth incarnation, this time as an artist.

This career move wasn’t as surprising as it might seem.

As Ron explains, “Art had

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always been a silent interest of mine. It began when I was a kid. I always had a facility to draw. It was something that was latent and that I came back to.”

Ron began to take lessons once a week with renowned watercolour artist C. Dudley Wood. These lessons ignited his passion for art.

At the same time, Ron was reading extensively about the poets and artists of the Romantic tradition, who favoured intuition, emotion and imagination, rather than reason and science, as a means of viewing and interpreting the world. The Romantics were also captivated by the beauty of the natural world, particularly the play of light in the landscape. All these ideas, coupled with a love of the outdoors, resonated with Ron and set him on a course to become a celebrated landscape artist with sell-out exhibitions.

In explaining his style, Ron says he is an interpreter, not a reporter, of visual information. “I don’t take a subject as it is. I use my imagination to reinterpret a subject, and that finally comes down to my response to it. It might be something in the light and the atmosphere of the subject. It might also be nostalgia. It’s an emotional response.”

Capturing the effect of early morning and late afternoon light on the landscape is a hallmark of Ron’s work, whether he is painting scenes from Australia or Europe. For this reason, he only works in watercolour because its fluidity and transparency are ideally suited for representing the subtle shifts he observes.

With many of his paintings, Ron says his aim is “to depict a subject so that the eye is taken through the painting, in and off and beyond”.

He says he wants to create something that draws the viewer in emotionally and makes them think it would be wonderful to just wander off through the depicted scene.

In addition to painting, Ron has been heavily involved in teaching art. He taught watercolour classes at the Doncaster Templestowe Art Society for 25 years and has

run workshops throughout Australia and overseas. His workshops in Tuscany, Italy, were an outstanding success, as were those in the south of France. Now, he runs weekly watercolour classes in Taggerty for Murrindindi East U3A. He has also been a judge at many Rotary Art Shows.

While Ron used to exhibit his paintings in several major galleries, he notes with sadness that many of those galleries have now closed.

The burgeoning online art market appears to have taken their place, but Ron doesn’t have the interest to pursue this outlet for his paintings. Nevertheless, Ron continues to produce his iconic works.

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“Painting is what I do. I can’t not do it,” he says.

Throughout his life, Ron has demonstrated an amazing capacity for reinventing himself. He has approached each of his incarnations with enthusiasm and commitment, and he has achieved success in a wide variety of fields. Although he has no plans for further

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If you would like to know more about Ron Muller’s art, you can visit his website www. ronmuller.com.au or send an email to mareearon@hotmail. com

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ow in it’s 3rd season, Within the Land – Sculpture at Acheron Show and Exhibition is an exciting artistic event showcasing sculpture in Marian Rennie’s historic, rural garden at Rennies at Acheron, 132 Breakaway Road, Acheron.

The exhibition will be open to the public during Easter from Good Friday, 15 April to Tuesday 19 April 2022, 10am to 4.30pm. Entry is by gold coin donation.

A cocktail party on Easter Thursday 14 April commencing at 6pm will open the event. Artists and all members of the public are invited to come along. Tickets are $25 plus booking fee, available through Eventbrite. Organisers are delighted that popular singer/songwriting duo, Soloman and Lacey, will once again be performing during the evening.

Marian also operates her gallery and licensed restaurant/ café during the show’s opening times for the duration of the exhibition.

Within the Land – Sculpture Show at Acheron is an annual event and showcases established and emerging artists and sculptors from across Australia to display their works and engage with other artists and a diverse, interested community. Local, interstate and indigenous artists are all encouraged to participate as this is a unique opportunity to exhibit work in a renowned garden, surrounded by extensive farm and bushland along the Goulburn River. As the title suggests, the sculpture show’s theme is a journey through landscape, nature, the Australian bush and its inherent profoundness, quirkiness, characters, as well as the emotion and celebration all that inspires.

Artist and show director, Marian Rennie, has had family connections to this land at Acheron since the 1860s. Marian works with Christine Challen of Little River Wines at Taggerty and a committed volunteer committee who share her vision to provide a stimulating venue for artists to display and sell their works and to provide the public with the opportunity to enjoy those endeavours in a beautiful setting. All works submitted into the exhibition are available for purchase.

For any enquiries please contact Marian Rennie: 0412 109129 / marian@marianrennie.com.au.

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EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS Our beautiful gallery and arts space is constantly filled with something to inspire. Whether it be an exhibition, performance or workshop there is always something going on to feed your creative appetite. Check in with MiRa on Facebook or head to our website for all thats happening.

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aise your glass to the Murrindindi Wine Weekend at Little River Wines, Taggerty.

This is the seventh year that Little River Wines have thrown open its cellar door for festivities during the first weekend in May. The mood is one of celebration and relaxation, enjoying locally produced

wines, fine food, great music, exhibitions from local artisans and an awesome display of historic cars.

Discover the tucked away vineyard at the base of the Cathedral Range and the beautiful surrounding landscape. Meet the winemakers and enjoy a tipple or two while listening to the tranquil sounds of the Little River, along with cheerful company in the informal garden and bush setting.

There’s a lot on offer over the weekend. Check out the details on www.littleriverwines.com.au and start planning your Murrindindi Wine Weekend now.

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Saturday 7th May & Sunday 8th May 2022 11.00am-5.00pm Enjoy alfresco seating in our autumnal bush garden and take a stroll along the tranquil Little River. Braziers will be lit and some undercover area will be erected for autumn rains if they decide to join us.

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ooks at Yarck opened in July 2011, and is now an established landmark in the expanding Yarck village.

The objective of the operators Catherine Wherry and Jeremy Morrison is to provide a comprehensive selection of largely non technical reading that is affordable and easy to access.

Some categories are covered in depth including military, crime fiction and biography, as well as older books and classics. As a service to regular customers Catherine will do her best to provide information about wanted books, and track them down if possible. For lighter and general fiction Catherine has enjoyed books by Mary Wesley and Alexander McCall Smith.

One of our most popular sections covers early and more recent polar exploration.

We regularly carry stock on such well known figures as Scott, Shackleton and Mawson. Currently on the shelves is a selection on a virtually unknown Australian, George Hubert Wilkins, perhaps our greatest adventurer and explorer. The popular and well read writer Peter FitzSimons in his most recent book The Incredible life of Hubert Wilkins will no doubt bring to the wider public Wilkins’ incredible exploits and achievements.

Wilkins was born in 1888 in the tiny hamlet of East Bryant in the Mount Lofty region of South Australia.

FitzSimons writes in a very popular style, and as he freely admits his work relies on a large research staff, and the works

man he saw on the Western Front.

of previous authors. Nevertheless it is his strength that he brings to life and to a new generation people and events that deserve a far greater recognition than currently in vogue.

Wilkins, apart from his exploration activities, was an early thinker on the impact of the polar regions on the weather and environment that deserves our recognition. Hubert Wilkins’ exploits still amaze – from his early life as a travelling picture show exhibitor, to forays into Arctic exploration in conjunction with the legendary Norwegian explorer Steffson.

In the 1914-18 war, in conjunction with Frank Hurley he was an official war photographer. For courage as acting as a stretcher bearer on occasions, he was awarded the MC with bar, and whom John Monash described as the bravest

Early Arctic and later aerial flights over both Arctic and Antarctica , including being the first to fly over the North Pole, were achieved although he never held a pilot’s licence . Perhaps his most audacious, was his attempt to sail a US World War One submarine under the North Pole. Wilkins Sound, the large area in Antarctica is also named in his honour.

In later life Wilkins undertook research expeditions into Far North and West Queensland. The list goes on and almost leaves one breathless as to his many close shaves and near death experiences.

Books at Yarck is designed to avoid the normal second hand bookshop clutter and customers are encouraged to browse at their leisure, and young children and families are particularly welcome. Visit us at 6591 Maroondah Highway in Yarck, phone 0400 418 139.

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operate on separate days. Barber Shop is open midweek (Tuesday and Wednesday 8.30am-4pm and Thursday 8am until noon), and the Curiosity/Gift Shop & Gallery is open other times from 10am or by appointment – please text/ call.

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Once again, we will team up with one or more of our suppliers on long weekends (and school holidays), showcasing their wares with a ‘Meet the Maker’. Look forward to seeing you soon! See our ad in this edition for further information. And as we said in previous issues, we are still under no illusion that life will be going totally back to ‘normal’ any time soon. So best to check ahead of your visit to ensure events are going ahead, and to confirm opening times - currently subject to change. Like/follow our socials @RusticSimplicity TheShearNshedS to get real time updates.

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Discover dindi in Autumn

Marysville, Kinglake Ranges, Eildon, Yea, Alexandra

Celebrate vintage with the Murrindindi winemakers Join in the fun of the Cycle Dindi event in April, on the Great Victorian Rail Trail Try your hand at fly fishing - book in for a lesson or guided session Enjoy the last of the warm days pack a picnic and hike to the hills

Catch the sunrise or sunset at a scenic lookout Take a Sunday drive and check out the stunning display of autumn colour Visit one of our local markets and stock up on late summer produce Book a weekend getaway in a cosy B&B or country hotel

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Cool, misty mornings and mild, sunny days provide the perfect setting to take in Murrindindi's spectacular show of autumn colour.

Whether you're a first time visitor or a Murrindindi local, now is the perfect time to plan your next Dindi getaway or 'staycation'.

If you enjoy fern walks and majestic waterfalls, water sports and fishing, local history, fine food and wine, cosy getaways or a relaxing camping holiday, the Murrindindi region has it all.

Visit discoverdindi.com.au to discover a great range of accommodation and experience packages.

MARCH 2021 FRIDAY 4 ~ MEN’S HEALTH INFORMATION EVENING Alexandra Football Clubrooms, Alexandra An information evening for men with topics including, the role of your doctor, a men’s health advocate speaker, men’s shed representative, mole map information P: 0438 055 972 (see ad page 50) SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 ~ OPEN STUDIOS HIGHLANDS – DARREN GILBERT 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F:www.facebook.com/darren. gilbert.503 P: 0421 378 451 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au (see ad page 38) SATURDAY 5 ~ ALEX RACES ROCK Alexandra Racecourse,1 Gordon St, Alexandra Great rock music, great picnic racing and great punting. Fabulous prizes to be won.

BOOKINGS W: country.racing.com/alexandra WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH ~ RIDDELLVUE ANGUS STUD BULL SALE 489 Whanregarwed Rd, Alexandra 2022 autumn bull sale on-property and online (see ad page 45) W: www.riddellvue.com.au E: ian@riddellvue.com.au P: 0418 367 209 SATURDAY 19 ~ ALEXANDRA CUP 2022 RACES Alexandra Racecourse,1 Gordon St, Alexandra Great racing, great crowd, great atmosphere. Glam up for Amazing Hat Competition.

BOOKINGS W: country.racing.com/alexandra

APRIL 2022 SATURDAY 2 ~ CYCLE DINDI 22 The Great Victorian Rail Trail between Yea, Merton & Alexandra A charity bicycle ride along the Great Victorian Rail Trail. (see ad page 35) W: www.yearotary.org.au E: cycledindi22@gmail.com P: 0447 762 557 SATURDAY 2 & SUNDAY 3 ~ OPEN STUDIOS HIGHLANDS – DARREN GILBERT 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F:www.facebook.com/darren. gilbert.503 P: 0421 378 451 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au (see ad page 38) FRIDAY 15 TO TUESDAY 19 ~ WITHIN THE LAND – SCULPTURE IN ACHERON Rennies At Acheron, 132 Breakaway Road, Acheron An exciting, artistic event showcasing sculpture. Licensed restaurant/cafe will be open (see ad page 57) P: 0412 109 129 SATURDAY 16 & SUNDAY 17 ~ EASTER GALA Alexandra Timber Tramway & Museum, Station Street, Alexandra • childrens activities • steam train rides • museum open • model railway display (see ad page 43) P: Information Line 0427 509 988 E: info@alexandratramway.org.au W: www.alexandratramway.org.au F: facebook.com/alexandratramway FRIDAY 15 TO MONDAY 18~ ROTARY CLUB OF ALEXANDRA EASTER ART SHOW Alexandra Community Leisure Centre, Cnr Maroondah Hwy and Hall Street, Alexandra Works on display include paintings in oil and watercolour, sculptures, photography, and fine quality woodworks. (see ad page 58) E: melinda.louise.jackson@gmail.com P: 0418 378 806

MAY 2022 SATURDAY 7 & SUNDAY 8 ~ OPEN STUDIOS HIGHLANDS – DARREN GILBERT 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F:www.facebook.com/darren. gilbert.503 P: 0421 378 451 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au (see ad page 38) SUNDAY 8 ~ MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON Holmesglen at Eildon 92 Moore Road, Eildon W: www.holmesglenateildon.com.au (see ad page 1) E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au P: 03 5774 2631 SATURDAY 7 & SUNDAY 8 ~ MURRINDINDI WINE WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS Little River Wines, 20 Sharrock Ct, Taggerty Splendid wines, tantalising tapas & toe-tapping music. Murrindindi Historic Car Club.

Arts & Crafts. 11am-5pm W: littleriverwines.com.au P: 5774 7644 E: phil@littleriverwines.com.au (see ad page 59)

REGULAR MARKETS ALEXANDRA MARKET 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 ALEXANDRA PRODUCERS’ MARKET 4th Saturday of the month during daylight savings 9am-1pm Alexandra Hotel, 64 Grant Street, Alexandra local meat suppliers, bread, flowers, seedlings, backyard grown fruit & veg, jams, preserves, biscuits, wine tasting, live music and more from.

BOLLYGUM COMMUNITY MARKET 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 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.

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. taggertycommunityprogress@gmail.com TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET 1st Sunday of month (except January) 8.30am-12pm (second market in December on 3rd Sunday)– 44 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.

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AIR CONDITIONING

AUTOMOTIVE

Boz Miljkovic Mechanic 61 Downey Street Alexandra

JUSTIN KAISER PIC: 43665 RTA: AU43398

• Commercial, Industrial & Domestic Air Conditioning & Refrigeration • Programed Preventative Maintenance • Installations • Breakdown Service & Repairs • Free Quotes

Ph (03) 5772 3232

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

P: 0438 572 376 E: northeair@outlook.com ANTENNA / TELEVISION SPECIALIST

BUILDER

Christopher Edwards Edwards Christopher info@chris-tv.com.au info@chris-tv.com.au Sec Reg: 997-462-60S Sec Reg: 997-462-60S

A better way to build for a better way to live

At MillBuilt, we believe that bigger isn’t necessarily better, that sustainability can live beautifully with style – and that affordability need never compromise quality.

The result is a range of modular homes built to a whole new level.

Built locally in the Yarra valley and transported all over Victoria.

• TV & FM radio antennas • TV & FM radio antennas • Extra TV wall points • Extra TV wall points • Data points & mesh WIFI • Data points & mesh WIFI

Fully Registered Fully Registered

• CCTV security systems • CCTV security systems

Fully Insured Fully Insured

www.millbuilt.com.au

Call Daniel on 0409 557 631

Builder Reg: DB-U38530

Fully Vaccinated Fully Vaccinated

AUTOMOTIVE

CLEANING / PRESSURE WASHING

0417 544 833

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

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will.streamline@hotmail.com Servicing all of Murrindindi

• Roof pressure cleaning • External house washing • Concrete pressure cleaning • Solar panel cleaning • Mould treatment & removal

FREE QUOTES

• Roof painting • Gutter guard install • Gutter cleaning • Concrete sealing • Roof repairs

FULLY INSURED

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

Based in Taggerty & covering Murrindindi Shire New Homes & Extensions

Sheds Wired

Maintenance / Breakdowns

Safety Switches

Phone / TV / Data Cabling

Underground Power

Split Systems Supplied & Installed

• installation • sales • service

Phone 03 5772 1292

Gary: 0418 997 780 REC: 8287

Competitive Rates

Marcus: 0434 100 518

E: info@blackwoodelec.com.au

AU: 30928

ELECTRICIAN

COMPUTER SERVICES

Rec No 12906

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY Sales, Service, Repairs and Networking Home or Office

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

WE COME TO YOU

Ph

Mob: 0417 342 914

Email: support@ugcs.com.au

0418 543 310

e: info@e-tec.net.au

w: www.etecelectrical.com.au

ELECTRICIAN

DOG GROOMING

Certified Master

DOG GROOMER

Call Georgina on 5774

7242

www.pinkdog.com.au

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS CONTACT JAY

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

• INDUSTRIAL • UNDERGROUNDS • GRID CONNECT • STANDALONE

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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 FARM CONTRACTING

GLASS PRODUCTS

ES Hadfield Contracting specialising in all aspects of the flat glass trade

For all your farming needs • 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 FENCING

FENCING

ON TRACK FENCING O N&T R A C K F ENCING CO N S T R U C T I O N • • • • • •

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 HOSPITALITY SUPPLIES SHOP WHOLESALE

FOOD + BEVERAGE + CLEANING • Disposables • Chefs + Caterers • Glassware • Baking + Cooking • Bar Supplies • Kitchen Utensils • Servingware + Display • Cafe + Restaurant • Gift Range • Tableware • Quality Appliances • Refrigeration • Hygiene + Chemicals • Cooking Machinery • Indoor Furniture • Outdoor Furniture

& CONSTRUCTION • Rural/Farm Fencing • 4 Tonne Bobcat Earthworks Fencing • Rural/Farm In Town Fencing In Town Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing Rail Fencing • Post Fence& Clearing Fence Clearing • Gateways • Gateways Driveways Driveways

4 Tonne ••Post Holes Bobcat Earthworks • Post Hold • Site Clearing • Site Clearing • General Farm Maintenance General Farm Maintenance ••Slashing Slashing ••Mulching • Mulching

Call 0400495 495131 131 Callfor foraa quote quote today 0400 artridge88@gmail.com E:E:artridge88@gmail.com

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SHOP RETAIL

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 211 Mt Buller Road Mansfield 9am-5pm Monay to Friday T 5779 1660 E sales@m-h-s.com.au

FREE WEEKLY DELIVERY TO SURROUNDING AREAS www.mansfieldhospitalitysupplies.com.au

MARINE SERVICES

20 Sugarloaf Road Eildon VIC 3713 Ph 5774 2132

eildonoutboard@virtual.net.au • Sales of New Mercury/ Mercruiser Engines • Sales of Second Hand Engines and Boats • Watersports accessories & PFD’s

• Showroom full of everything your boat needs for your day on the water. Spare Parts, Electrical Accessories, Mooring Ropes, Cleaning Products and much more OPENING HOURS MON-FRI: 8am-5pm SAT & SUN 9am-1pm PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 9am-1pm

MOTOR TRIMMING / UPHOLSTERY

PAINTING / HOUSEBOAT MAINTENANCE SERVICES

CORMAC PAINTING & Houseboat Maintenance • House Interior & Exterior • Houseboats Interiors only • Sheds • Commercial • Shop Interior & Exterior within a 150km radius of Eildon!

0488 183 432 cormacservices@outlook.com PLUMBER

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

BLUE RANGE PLUMBING

Ph 0408 789 653

1449 Killingworth Road, Molesworth

Justin Stevenson 0410 321 653 justin@bluerangeplumbing.com www.bluerangeplumbing.com

PANEL BEATING / TOWING

PLUMBER

ALEXANDRA PANELS & TOWING Your plumbing specialist • QUALITY • PROFESSIONAL • RELIABLE • ALL MAKES • ALL MODELS CATERING FOR ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES ‘Not-at-fault’ free loan cars available on application

Bianca and Giles Wright, 3 Bunderboweik Street, Alexandra

5772 1904

A/H 0483 051 192

E: alexandrapanels@gmail.com

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

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PORTABLE TOILETS

SIGN WRITING

ALEXANDRA PORTA-LOOS alexandraportaloos@gmail.com

0493 143 896

0419 880 152

POWER EQUIPMENT

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS

ALEXANDRA POWER EQUIPMENT 65 Downey Street Alexandra

LMCT 3110

Ph 03 5772 3381

WOOD SPLITTERS

STIHL CHAINSAWS & ACCESSORIES MOWERS

LEAF BLOWERS

WOOD CHIPPERS

SERVICE STATION

YEA OFFICE 4 Station Street, Yea 3717 Ph 5797 4100

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 Jamie Quinlan Livestock – 0419 894 232 John Purvis Merchandise – 0428 951 251

TOWING & SALVAGE

endeavour ALEXANDRA

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

For RACV roadside service

phone 131 111 2 CENTRE AVENUE • EILDON • VICTORIA

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TREE SERVICES

WEED CONTROL

• Insured

Reliable •

• Experienced

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

5778 9603

JASON

0413 671 066

ANDY FRIEDEL 0407 565 207 alexweedcontrol@gmail.com WELDING SERVICES

TYRE SERVICES

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

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

Contact: David Cooper Mobile: 0429 199 472

mobile

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

WINDSCREENS & GLASS

MOUNTAIN RANGES VET CLINIC HOURS Sunday Closed Mon, Tues, Wed 9am-6pm Thursday 9am-7pm Friday 9am-6pm Satruday 9am-12pm

Dr Kate Murray BVSc

5786 1777 Shop 1/31 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake 3763

Alexandra

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 2022 – 69

ACCOMMODATION 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 Bonfire Station Farmstay 0423 457 072 Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park Acheron 5772 1735 Buxton Hotel, Buxton 5774 7381 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 Estate 5784 9280 Strath Creek Glenfield Cottage B/B 5773 4304 Yarck Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Lake Eildon 5774 2585 Riverbend Holiday Park 5773 2305 Thornton Royal Mail Hotel, Yea 5797 2515 Rubicon Hotel Motel 5773 2251 Thornton Saladin Lodge, Narbethong0429 699 969 Snobs Creek Holiday Park 5774 2585 Taylor Bay Country Club 0497 889 353 Taylor Bay Tower Motel, Marysville 5963 3225 White Lotus, Narbethong 5963 7126 Yea Motel 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel Yea 5797 2000 AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES North East Air, Buxton 0438 572 376 ANTENNA / TV SERVICES 0405 554 915 Chris’s TV APPLIANCE STORE 5772 2152 Chookies Alexandra AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Alexandra Automotive 5772 3232 Alexandra Tyrepower 5772 3456 Eildon Auto Repairs & Towing 5774 2727 Eildon Auto Spares, Eildon 5774 2712 Yea Automotive Service Centre 5797 2562 Yea Mechanical Repairs 5797 2200 BANKS 5786 1656 Bendigo Bank, Kinglake BEE SUPPLIES Dindi Bee Supplies, Alexandra 0409 908 857 BOAT HIRE Lakeview Boat Hire Eildon 0488 051 721 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Eildon 5774 2585 Snobs Creek Holiday Park 5774 2585 BOOK SHOPS Books at Yarck, Yarck 0400 418 139 Goulburn River Books Alexandra 5772 2935 BREWERIES Bonfire Station Brewing Co, Taggerty 0423 457 072 BUILDERS HBI Constructions 0439 730 824

MillBuilt 0409 557 631 Swenrick, Buxton www.swenrick.com.au BUTCHERS Alexandra Quality Meats 5772 1151 Thornton Butchers & Deli 5773 2224 Yarck Meat & Produce yarckmeatandproduce.com 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 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Lake Eildon 5774 2585 Marysville Holiday Park 5963 3247 Park Life, Alexandra 0402 898 476 Riverbend Caravan Park 5773 2305 Thornton Snobs Creek Holiday Park 5774 2585 Yea Riverside Caravan Park Yea 5797 2972 CLEANING Streamline Pressure Cleaning 0417 544 833 CLOCKSMITH Patrick O’Neill 0413 223 730 CLOTHING / SHOE SHOPS Alexandra Apparel 5772 1254 Country Touch, Marysville 5963 3753 Glamm Club, Alexandra 0421 748 774 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park Eildon 5774 2585 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 CONVEYANCING Awesome Conveyancing 0452 634 624 COMMUNICATIONS Weeks Radio, Alexandra 5772 1292 COMPUTERS Upper Goulburn Computer Services 0417 342 914 DENTAL CLINICS Alexandra Dental Clinic 5772 1073 DOG GROOMING 5774 7242 In The Pink, Taggerty EATERIES / BAKERIES / RESTAURANTS 501 Cafe Bar & Grill Jerusalem Creek 5774 2585 Alexandra Bakery & Cafe 5772 2272 Alexandra Noodle Bar 5772 2888 Aqua Bar & Cafe, Eildon 0425 816 959 Burnsies, Alexandra 5772 2693 Dindi Naturals Cafe, Yarck 5773 4349 Eildon Bakery & Cafe, Eildon 5774 2362 Elevation 423, Marysville 0455 046 623 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Grant Street Grocer Alexandra 5772 1526 Keppel Cafe, Marysville 5797 2513 Killingworth Hill Cafe & Whisky Bar 0455 266 888 Yea Koala Cherries Cafe, Yarck Ros Ritchie Wines Mansfield 0444 588 276

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Saladin Lodge, Narbethong 0429 699 969 Secret Thai, Alexandra 0478 113 945 Snobs Creek Bar & Grill 5774 2585 Tallarook General Store & Cafe Tallarook 5792 1687 The Provender Country Bakehouse Yea 5797 3155 Yea Chinese Restaurant 5797 2865 Yea Take Away, Yea 5797 2664 ELECTRICIANS Blackwood Electrics, Taggerty 0418 997 780 / 0434 100 518 E-Tec Electrical Contractor 0418 543 310 Alexandra Grimshaw Electrics Thornton 0429 808 596 J Williams Electrical 0439 842 030 Alexandra FARM CONTRACTING ES Hadfield Contracting 0429 931 127 FHN Black Angus 0429 020 619 FARM EQUIPMENT 5797 4100 Elders, Yea Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Alexandra 5772 2444 Nutrien Ag Yea 5797 2799 9730 1988 Yea Machinery FENCING On Track Fencing & Construction 0400 495 131 FISHING SUPPLIES Eildon Bait & Tackle 5774 2712 Jerusalem Creek Bait & Tackle Eildon 5774 2585 Maroondah Outdoor Equipment Buxton 5774 7292 5774 2585 Snobs Creek Bar & Grill Totally Trout, Alexandra 5772 2662 FISHING TOURS Eildon Pondage Guiding Services 0428 105 025 / 0439 344 788 Northern Waters Boat Hire 5774 2585 FLOOR COVERINGS Chookies Furniture Warehouse Alexandra 5772 2152 9439 6066 Slocum Floorcoverings FLORISTS / FLOWERS Full Bloom Alexandra 0430 580 264 flori e casa, Yea 0412 322 419 Goulburn Valley Nursery 0417 907 278 FURNITURE STORES Chookies Furniture Warehouse Alexandra 5772 2152 GALLERIES Darren Gilbert Open Studio Highlands www.monkeytaildesign.com Marian Rennie Gallery, Acheron 0412 109 129 MIRA Marysville 5963 4567 Rustic Simplicity Alexandra 0419 517 045 Studio 2427, Buxton 0417 323 868 GENERAL STORES/ GROCERIES Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Lake Eildon 5774 2585 Snobs Creek Holiday Park 5774 2585 Tallarook General Store & Cafe Tallarook 5792 1687

GIFT SHOP / CLOTHING / ANTIQUES Goody’s Discounts, Alexandra 0438 702 982 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Flori e Casa, Yea 0412 322 419 Glamm Club, Alexandra 0421 748 774 Lit & Beyond, Marysville 0422 239 754 0413 489 196 Nice, Yea Redgate Bazaar, Alexandra0407 683 712 Rustic Simplicity, Alexandra 0419 517 045 Waxy Aroma, Alexandra waxyaromacandles.mybigcommerce.com GLASS PRODUCTS Alexandra Windscreens & Glass Alexandra 0427 577 839 Ridgeline Glass & Glazing 5962 2888 Healesville GUIDED TOURS Bespoke Driven Tours 0418 367 209 GRAPHIC DESIGN Ann Friedel Publishing 0418 556 107 HARDWARE / TIMBER STORES Alexandra 5772 2188 Yenckens Mansfield 5775 2511 Yea 5797 2290 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park 5774 2585 Eildon HEALTH / BEAUTY / WELLBEING Alexandra Community Pharmacy 5772 2153 Beauty Room Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 Health Solution for Everybody, Yea 0407 437 866 Glamm Club, Alexandra 0421 748 774 Jessica’s Sheer Beauty 5772 3322 Alexandra Terry White Chemmart, Eildon 5774 2626 White Lotus Day Spa, Narbethong 5963 7126 HEATING Bowd Heating, Alexandra 5772 1045 HOSPITALITY SUPPLIES Mansfield Hospitality Supplies5779 1660 HOTELS / MOTELS / RESORTS Alexandra Motor Inn 5772 2077 Bonfire Station Farmstay 0423 457 072 Buxton Hotel, Buxton 5774 7381 Eildon Lake Motel, Eildon 5774 2800 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Holmesglen at Eildon Eildon 5774 2631 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Lake Eildon 5774 2585 Royal Mail Hotel, Yea 5797 2515 Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton 5773 2251 Snobs Creek Holiday Park 5774 2585 Taylor Bay Country Club Taylor Bay 0497 889 353 Yea Motel, Yea 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel, Yea 5797 2000 HOUSEBOAT SERVICES Cormac Painting 0488 183 432 LANDSCAPING Itec Earthworks 0421 921 110 The Pond Professor 0429 969 243

LIVESTOCK SALES Riddellvue Angus Stud 0418 367 209 LOCAL PRODUCE Buxton Trout Farm 5774 7370 Dindi Bee Supplies, Alexandra 0409 908 857 Grant Street Grocer 5772 1526 Alexandra Yarck Meat & Produce yarckmeatandproduce.com MARINE SERVICES Eildon Outboard Service 5774 2132 Eildon MACHINERY SALES Alexandra Motorcycles 5772 1045 Alexandra 9730 1988 Yea Machinery Lake Eildon Marina Jerusalem Ck, Eildon 5774 2022 MARKETING Unicorn Marketing & Technology 0436 122 993 MOTORCYCLES / MOWERS Alexandra Motorcycles 5772 1045 Alexandra MOWERS Maroondah Outdoor Equipment Buxton 5774 7292 Yea Machinery 9730 1988 Yea Mowers & Power Equipment 9069 3368 MOTOR TRIMMING T&J Trimming 0408 789 653 NEWSAGENCIES Alexandra Newsagency 5772 1025 NURSERIES / GARDEN CENTRES / SUPPLIES / GARDEN PONDS Bedrock Garden Supplies Alexandra 5772 1911 Fern Acres, Kinglake West 5786 5031 Garden Centre, Yea 5797 2933 Goulburn Valley Nursery, Alexandra 0417 907 278 OPTOMETRIST J. Martin Optometry 0491 641 474 Optair Eyecare, Yea 0438 527 455 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT Maroondah Outdoor Equipment Buxton 5774 7292 PAINTING SERVICES Cormac Painting 0488 183 432 PANEL BEATER Alexandra Panels & Towing 5772 1904 AH 0483 051 192 PARTY HIRE 0417 330 948 Pony Parties PHARMACIES Alexandra Pharmacy 5772 2153 Terry White Chemmart, Eildon 5774 2626 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Alexandra Physiotherapy 5772 2649 PLUMBERS Travis Capp Plumbing Alexandra 0419 553 803 Blue Range Plumbing 0410 321 653 POLITICIANS Cindy McLeish MP State Member for Eildon 9730 1066 Helen Haines MP 5721 7077 Tania Maxwell MP 4700 1787

PORTABLE TOILETS Alexandra Porta-Loos 0493 143 896 POST OFFICE Shell Buxton 5774 7171 PUMPS / GENERATORS Alexandra Motorcycles 5772 1045 REAL ESTATE AGENTS Elders, Alexandra 0419 558 032 RURAL PRODUCE / EQUIPMENT Elders, Yea 5797 4100 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Nutrien Ag Alexandra 5772 2444 Yea 5797 2799 SERVICE STATIONS BP Yea 5797 2008 Endeavour Alexandra 5772 1227 Alexandra Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park On-water fuel barge Eildon 5774 2585 Shell Buxton, Buxton 5774 7171 Simpson & Sons P/L 5772 1205 Alexandra Simpsons Fuel Eildon 5774 2220 SIGNWRITING 0419 880 152 Alexandra Signs STOCK AND STATION AGENTS Elders Alexandra 5772 1052 Yea5797 2037 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 TRACTOR SALES 9730 1988 Yea Machinery TREE SERVICES 0439 721 943 Global Tree Solutions JT’s Trees 0413 671 066 TOWING & SALVAGE Alexandra Panels & Towing 5772 1904 AH 0483 051 192 Eildon Auto Repairs & Towing Eildon 5774 2727 / 0407 023 407 TROUT FARMS Buxton Trout Farm 5774 7370 TV SERVICES Chris’s TV 0405 554 915 TYRES Alexandra Tyrepower 5772 3456 UPHOLSTERY T&J Trimming 0408 789 653 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Alexandra 5772 1100 / 1800 652 298 5774 2909 Eildon Marysville 5963 4567 Yea 5797 2663 VETERINARIAN Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic 5786 1777 Kinglake WATER SUPPLIES H2O Fresh Drinking Water 0418 362 968 WEED CONTROL Alexandra Weed Control 0407 565 207 WELDING SERVICES Buffalo Built 0429 199 472 WINES/BREWS Bonfire Station Farmstay & Microbrewery 0423 457 072 Little River Wines, Taggerty 5774 7644 Ros Ritchie Wines,Mansfield0444 588 276 Sedona Estate, Murrindindi 9730 2883 WINDSCREENS Alexandra Windscreens & Glass 0427 577 839 Alexandra ZOO Mansfield Zoo, Mansfield 5777 3576

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL

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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 2074 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...................... Colin Briggs 0423 959 145 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-Kinglkae................................................ 5796 9353 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.................... 0458 420 206 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 Customer Service and General Enquiries..............................(03) 5772 0333 Alexandra Library..............................(03) 5772 0382 Yea Library...........................................(03) 5736 0036 Kinglake Library.................................(03) 5786 1522 Mobile Library...................................... 0429 412 521 Operations Emergencies*................ 0407 509 413 (eg collapsed bridge or trees over road).

Community Safety Emergencies* .0419 572 425 (eg stock on roads or dog attacks). *These numbers must only be used in the case of an emergency.

For information on Council or opening hours of the Resource Recovery Centres please visit the website www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/Home

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Murrindindi Shire East Map Terip

Map drawn by Rooftop Maps Buxton Ph 03 57 74 75 76 June 2014.

Lake or large river To Woods Point

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