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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 Open 7 Days 9am-4.30pm | 5773 4349 | 6572 Maroondah Hwy, Yarck VIC 3719 | www.dindinaturals.com.au are proudly palm oil free, cruelty-free and gentle on both the earth and you. 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.
MPHainesHelenbyAuthorised 17 VICWangarattaStMurphy 3677 Delivering for our communities As your local independent MP, I am your strong voice, working each and every day for you, your business and your family. My Wangaratta office is open 9am 5pm weekdays If you need help with Centrelink, Medicare, My Aged Care or any Commonwealth service, please phone, email or call in or look out for my orange caravan helenhaines.org @helenhainesindi helen.haines.mp@aph.gov.au Wangaratta / 117 Murphy St 03 5721 7077 Wodonga / 79 High St 02 6024 6284 Keik by Jana .................................................................... 11 Pony Parties .................................................................... 15 Yarra Valley Plant Fair .................................................. 21 Antique Perennials ....................................................... 23 Down the Garden Path 29 Reed Bees 33 Great Victorian Rail Trail ............................................. 36 Fly Fishing: an immersive experience ................... 41 Goulburn Fishing Festival .......................................... 47 Yea Show 49 Riddellvue Angus 51 Health & SuicideWellbeingAwareness Walk....................................... 53 Arts & PaulEntertainmentDalzell............................................................... 55 Visit MIRA 58 Losing my Marbles Exhibition 60 What’s on ......................................................................... 62 Regular Markets ............................................................ 64 Business & Trades Guide ............................................ 64 Business & Trades Listings 70 Contact & Emergency Numbers..............................71 Shire maps 72 11 15 33 41 51
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10 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 We offer quality beef, pork, lamb, poultry, seafood and sausages sourced from local and respected farms. We stock a range of local condiments and pantry items, including Yarra Valley Pasta, Yea Cheese and Specialising in Premium Quality Locally Grown Grass Fed Beef Prime Lamb, Pork and Free-range Chicken Prize Winning Gourmet Sausages BBQ and Weekender Packs Bulk Specials SPIT HIRE Phone 5773 2224 Hours Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm Sat 8am - 2pm 1313 Goulburn Valley Highway Thornton 3712 SMOKEHOUSESPECIALISTSINagreatrangeofsmokedproductsallpreparedandsmokedonthepremisesFAMOUSFORbeefjerky/smokedlambbackstrap/kabana/hams/baconandmoreNOTTOMENTIONagreatrangeofqualitymeatandlocalproductsatgreatpricesLocally grown grass fed beef and lamb BUTCHERS & DELI THOR NTON
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Left: Baking had been a family tradition for Jana, who loved being in the kitchen with her Yiayia (grandmother) when she was a child.
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Old-fashioned methods may be best for making a high-quality cake base, but when decorating Jana happily employs some modern technology. She says decorating is her favourite part of the process, giving her a chance to express her creativity, and specialist software helps generate unique aesthetics for custom orders.
While Jana isn’t making traditional Greek fare as part of her business (yet), she incorporates some of her early cooking experiences into her cake-making philosophy. “Homemade from scratch” is central to her entrepreneurial endeavours.
“You can get store-bought things from anywhere, but it’s hard to come across authentic homemade cakes nowadays. So I think it adds a touch of high quality and takes everyone back to their grandma’s kitchen,” Jana says.
t all started as a kid in the kitchen when Jana Andreou made traditional Greek desserts with her beloved Yiayia. This precious grandmother-granddaughter time planted the seeds for an enduring obsession with baking sweet treats.
In 2021, when she was just 17 and in year 11, Jana’s passion evolved into a business. She called it Keik By Jana – ‘Keik’ being the Greek word for cake and a nod to those treasured days in the kitchen with her Yiayia.
Above: Jana Andreou at her home in Alexandra where she works her cake-making business in around year 12 studies.
“I like the style of buttercream cakes, I feel like it’s a more modern, stylish approach, and I also like working with buttercream way more than fondant.”
The finished cakes end up at all sorts of celebrations outside of Mother’s Day – birthdays, weddings, christenings, and Christmas parties. The batches of cupcakes and cookies also make various occasions that little bit sweeter, including hen’s nights, new-arrival congratulations, Valentine’s Day, and thank-yous. And during summer, Jana makes appearances at the Eildon Market studio and cake shop in Melbourne. I want to put a Greek twist on it as well – I would have the authentic Greek desserts and then have things like cupcakes inspired by baklava. It’s something I want to experiment with.”
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For more information on Keik By Jana go to www.keikbyjana.com or search for @ keikbyjana on Facebook and Instagram with delectable donuts and brownies. “I do jam and Nutella fillings for the donuts, and then depending on the occasion different flavours. I’ve also done Easter-inspired brownies, like crème egg flavoured brownies. We usually sell out when we do markets –people tend to like them.”
Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 13 FLOWERS + HOMEWARES + COFFEE 7 Station Street, Yea Vic 3717 linda@mcauliffe.net.au | 0412322419 flori e casa Tue-Fri 10am-4pm | Sat-Sun 10am-3pm
Jana, who is now completing year 12, fits her professional cake-making in around her schoolwork. She tries to get her homework done early in the week and then bakes during the lead-up to the weekend. “At the start, I found it a bit difficult, but slowly I’ve made a routine and stay really organised. I average about two cakes a week, as well as numerous cookies and cupcakes. I usually start baking on Thursday, decorating on Friday, then pick-ups are usually on Saturday or Sunday, so it’s a three-day process. Usually, I work quite late on school nights. Mother’s Day is my most popular period, and last year I was up until 5am baking.”
“Last year my art project was making fake cakes, so I did a mock-up cake. I tend to incorporate cakes into a lot of school as well wherever I can.”
On the flipside, studying hospitality in her final year of high school may come in handy for her business aspirations.
Jana has dreams of having her own cake shop someday and weaving more of her cultural heritage into it. “Eventually I want to open my own In summer, Jana sells delicious donuts at the Eildon Market.
Jana makes cakes for all sorts of occasions, including birthdays, christenings, and Mother’s UnderneathDay.the elaborate decorations she designs, Jana offers a wide range of cake flavours. She says vanilla cakes with lemon or passion fruit curd are among the most popular combinations.
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Jana admits that she spends a lot of her time thinking about creating beautiful baked goods, to the extent that it has spilled over into her school assignments.
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Melbourne’s Pony Parties owner Janet Chambers and one of her pony party stars, the gorgeous Rainbow Cassie.
Janet has been bringing smiles to faces young and old with her pony companions for more than two decades.
Melbourne’s Pony Parties are all about having fun, safely. Janet says they have full public liability insurance and have never had any accidents. By Emily Friedel There is nothing quite like cute, cuddly ponies to make a special occasion extra special. Melbourne’s Pony Parties has provided this “extra” for over two decades, bringing equine enchantment to people of all Ownerages.Janet Chambers was captivated by horses at a very young age, waking up to watch the milkman’s horse go past in the mornings. She had her first pony party experience on her fourth birthday, and it was certainly memorable. Unfortunately, the reality of having her pony party dreams come true proved overwhelming for Janet. “I was over-excited, and I ended up running to my bedroom and crying. I spent the whole party in my room crying, and all my friends had a really great time,” she says with a Luckily,laugh.Janet’s reaction to her hooved party guests didn’t put her off horses or pony parties. Many years later, after finishing school, she got a job and bought a horse instead of a car. Later still, the pony parties found her again.
Above: Pony parties are not just for kids. People of all ages have been delighted by equine party guests like Wombat (aka Mr Naughty) here.
Right: Janet says her ponies are all very calm and tolerant, and quite happy to be lavished with attention.
“In the 90s, I had a friend who had donkeys, and she’d get asked to take them to nativity scenes and things like that. At the time, we had a lot of farm animals, and she’d ask if we could bring our sheep or pony or whatever. She shifted states, and I kept going. The little pony I had for my kids was great, so people kept asking for me to bring him to parties,” Janet says. “In 2002, I decided to get more serious about it and got some more ponies and a website, and off we went,” she Theseadds.days, Janet has six pony pals who are the star attractions at all sorts of events. All the ponies are exceptionally quiet and tolerant, but each also has a distinct personality. There’s Banjo, who is a bigger pony suitable for bigger kids to ride on; he’s the boss of the herd. Wombat is another team member. He’s a 30-year-old miniature pony who also goes by the name Mr Naughty because of his cheeky nature. “If you’ve got a bucket of soapy water, he’ll tip it out. Or if you’re filling up the trough, he’ll pull the plug Andout.”
then there’s Rainbow Cassie, a pinto Shetland pony with an incredibly long mane that begs to be brushed. “She’s absolutely fantastic. She has a temperament.beautifulShe’s happy to just stand there and let kids brush her all day – she likes being brushed. She’s worth her weight in gold. I think she’s done over a thousand parties in the 13 years I’ve had her,” Janet says.
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The ponies are always a hit at kids’ parties, with youngsters relishing the opportunity to get to know them, feed them a bowlful of chopped up
For more information on Melbourne’s Pony Parties go to www.ponyparties.com.au or call Janet on 0417 330 948.
18 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 carrots, do their hair, or have a “Animalsride. with kids is always going to be a winner. You get all sorts of reactions, but 99% of them are smitten. Every now and then you get one that’s a little bit hesitant to get on. But we usually take a pony to ride and a pony to brush, and that helps because if they’re a little bit shy about getting on, they’re normally ok to brush and get up close and warm up to it a bit. Then by the time you’re ready to leave, they’re ready to get on!” Janet says. While the ponies are almost universally lavished with love and attention by party-going children, Janet’s grandson was one of the rare exceptions. Last year, Janet put on a pony party for his fourth birthday and says his experience was a little bit like her own as a kid. “He sees the ponies all the time. But for his birthday, he had about 15 friends here, and he was a bit overwhelmed – he didn’t really want to go near the ponies. His friends had a lovely time, though,” Janet says, smiling. For kids who might find a pony party overwhelming like Janet or her grandson, there is also the option of a led trail ride through Janet’s 18-acre property in “WeFlowerdale.callthem Forest Rides. We hand lead them, and any age can have a ride. So we get a lot of two and three year olds going for a little ride through the bush. And there’s lots of wildlife here, which is nice – you might come across some kangaroos or a wombat,” Janet says. While ponies and children might “always be a winner”, the joy of hanging out with horses isn’t restricted to those young in years. “We get quite a few mums who you can tell really wanted to have a pony party and never did, so they got one for their kids. And they’ll kind of hang around while the kids are all off doing something else and quietly come up and ask if they can sit on him [Banjo].”
Rainbow Cassie getting her hair done by adoring fans. Photo by Memories 2 Remember.
The ponies have even brought excitement to people of advanced years, popping into nursing homes for events such as Melbourne Cup Day celebrations. “It’s absolutely priceless because you get the older people who reminisce and start telling you about how they used to ride horses to school. Some of the stories people tell you are amazing,” Janet says. The equine entertainers also seem to enjoy their work –being pampered by adoring fans and fed delicious treats is enough to have them fighting for spots in the float. “I took a photo recently, and it was of two ponies in the float ready to go, but all the others were trying to get in. I think they love it because it’s a bit different, they’ve got nice food in the float, and then when you get there, there’s grass to eat and kids will brush you.” So whether you’re old or young, bipedal or quadrupedal, magnificentlymaned or follicly-challenged, there is a very good chance you’ll have a blast at a pony party. And despite her first pony party experience, Janet’s face lights up when she describes her work. “It’s a lot of fun really.”
Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 19 • Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week • All-day meals on long weekends • Beer garden • Take-away meals • Accommodation • Bottleshop • Ice cold beer • Open fireplace in bar & Bistro Maroondah Highway Buxton Ph 03 5774 7381 buxtonhotel@virtual.net.au Pizza Fish ‘n’ Chips Burgers Chicken Parmas Steak Pasta Ribs Salad Locals love Burnsie’s, and our meals are worth a drive WELCOMEORDERSPHONE • Garlic Breads • Seafood Platters • Souvlaki • Buffalo Wings • Chicken Nuggets • Dipping Sauces • Desserts • Soft Drinks • Chicken Parma & Chips • Burger with the Lot & Chips • Flake & Chips • Barramundi & Chips • Small Pizza . . . 2 large pizzas with free garlic bread and 1.25 drink $34 ~ gourmet pizzas add $4 HOURS 11.30am-9pm 7 days FREE DELIVERY IN ALEXANDRA Online ordering burnsiespizza.com 50 Grant Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 2693 Great local wines, jams, tea, honey and more House Made take home meals available Gourmet catering platters for pick-up or delivery Find us at www.grantstgrocer.com.au | Facebook | Instagram Proud winners of the 2019 Murrindindi Business Awards –Business Excellence Category Open for Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Saturday 8am-4pm Sunday 9am-3pm Limited dining in – bookings recommended 100 Grant Street Alexandra Phone 03 5772 1526 Sun 10-8 Burgers: Gremlin , Corvette, Pontiac, Cadillac, Buick, Shelby, Pistol Pete, Charger, Chevy, Elvis or the Torino the Bucking Bull. Loaded Fries • Hot Dogs • Fish N Chips • Thunder Dog • Cakes • Meal Deals • Sandwiches • Churros • Milk Shakes or a Malted Milk • Ice Creams • Cappuccino • Latte • Hot Chocolate • plus plus . . .
20 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 Ph10TheMondayOpenBreadCakesPastriesLightCoffeeMealsfrom6.30amtoSundayEildonBakeryCafeMainStreetEildon0357742362 Open Thursday to Monday catering and functions a specialty Contact Robyn for details 41 Murchison Street, Marysville Ph 0455 046 423 elevation423barandcafe • 24 flavours of ice cream • Hot and cold drinks • Lamb or chicken gyros souvlaki • Fish and chips • Steak sandwiches 7Opendaysaweek6am-8.30pm Peter and Maria ~ 68 High Street Yea Phone: 5797 2664 Mobile: 0411 415 520 Great Aussie Pie Competition Winner Call in and try our delicious range of cakes, pies, pastries and speciality breads We have a wide array of products for special dietary requirements, including gluten free cakes and breads, also catering for diabetics Our award winning pies will be sure to tempt you kmgyea@bigpond.com 56 High St Yea Ph 03 5797 3155 At the Taggerty General Store, we offer a range of products including • GROCERIES • GIFTS • LOCAL PRODUCE • POST OFFICE The best coffee and coldest craft beer on tap in town. This winter look out for pop up pizza nights in our warm lounge Find your friendly hosts Sandice and Gossy in the heart of Taggerty Open 7 days a week – 9am-6pm • Ph 03 5774 7201 YEA Eat-in / Take-away 32 High Street Yea Ph 03 5797 2865 Open Lunch Dinner Mon Closed 5pm-9pm Tue Closed all day toWedSun 11.30am-3pm 5pm-9pm BYO Authentic Thai Take Away 5pm88PhoneWednesday7.30pmtoSundayorderswelcome0478113945GrantStreetAlexandraSecretThaiinAlexandra
The Yarra Valley Plant Fair and Garden Expo (Saturday November 5 and 6, 10am-5pm) is the perfect place to come and learn. It is a two-day event that focuses on a wide variety of plants showing off late spring and early summer flowers and produce.
There will be lots of information and guidance on how to make your garden productive and beautiful. Top growers from the Yarra Valley and beyond will be displaying and talking about their special plants. The gardener needs more than just plants so there will be experts on garden tools, stonework, garden art and fertilisers. We will have all sorts of plants such that if you are redoing your garden you will be able to get every plant you need. There will be over 4,000 fantastic varieties of plants on display and available for sale. There will be collections of all plant types for the modern garden, including roses, chillies, heirloom and new tomatoes, exotic herbs, salvias and old and rare perennials. For those with bigger gardens there are all sorts of fruit trees, large trees, palms, new and rare natives, and rare shrubs from around the world. For the apartment, small garden or indoor collector there will be a large collection of named succulents, irises, rare bulbs and exotic indoors including some new aroids and many ferns. We will also have for the first time experts talking and displaying examples of aquascaping and paludariums – two great options for apartment plants Wepeople.will again have the roving stage with talks and demonstrations on different sites during the day. This will include a presentation on water plants and plants for your pets – lizards to birds to guinea pigs and everything in between. It is late spring so we must have roses, with Reuben from Wild About Roses talking about his fantastic collection of species and hybrid roses. There will also be talks on chillis, rare perennials, succulents and old/rare trees and shrubs. All these presented by passionate and knowledgeable experts. There are several sites specialising in landscape design with free advice. Of course lots of garden art, furniture and tools. It is your ”One Stop Garden Shop” for your home garden! Plus food, wine, drinks and hourly door prizes. Discounted tickets are available online at freechatwelcomeoureachEntrywww.yarravalleyplantfair.com.au.isfreeforchildrenunder14andonewillgetafreeplant.Ofcoursedogsshareourgardensotheyare(onaleash)tocomealongandaboutwhatplantstheylike.Ampleparkingandwheelchairfriendly.Formoreinformationandbookings:http://www.yarravalleyplantfair.com.au/Location:125QuayleRoad,Wandin,Victoria
Guest speakers Jane Edmanson My best plants for courtyard gardens (Sunday only) Vasili Kanidiadis Feeding the edible home garden Paul Kirkpatrick To Weed or Not Weed – that is the question Phillip Vaughan Natives in the garden Angus Stewart Domesticating Kangaroo Paws Penny Woodward Getting the best from my Toms! Karen Sutherland My Garden – Productive and Attractive Natives
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by Clive Larkman When doing things we love and DIY projects it is always best to talk to the real experts. Gardening is no exception and it doesn’t matter if you are just starting down the road of growing plants or you have been doing it since childhood.
22 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 Club of Yea Location: Yea Saleyards 17 & 18 SEP 2022 9AM - 3PM www.yeagardenexpo.com.au Contact: yeagardenexpo@optusnet.com.au Flat Lead Road, Yea (see website for directions) Native & flowering plants Garden sculptures Motorised barrows & vehicles Garden tools & Vegetable bins Mulch,Seedlingsfertilisers & compost Ride-on & push mowers Nurseries SmallDeciduouschainsawsRoses&Ornamental trees Garden books PlantSpeakersCreche Program And much more..... Entry $10 for adults - Kids FREE! Pay at the gate or book online via www.trybooking.com: www.trybooking.com/BZOYD (Bookings open July 1st) Food & Available!Drinks M 22 & 23 October 2022 10am-4pm www.alexandraopengardens.com.au Beautiful Town & Country Gardens Plant Sales, Garden Sculptures & more ALEXANDRA & DISTRICT Come . . . be inspired! Club of Yea Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 November 2022 TICKETS at https://www.trybooking.com/CAKFD GARDENYEACLUBAnnualPLANTSALE 10AMto5PM also on the weekend at Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre and at each open garden gate (cash only) • $5 town gardens • $8 country gardens • $40 per 2-day pass to all 7 gardens Information available on Rotary Club of Yea website or phone 0408 935 733 Maps and garden descriptions available on website from September IN COLLABORATION WITH OPEN GARDENS VICTORIA CANDLEBARK $10 via Trybooking or at the www.opengardensvictoria.org.augate Meet AngusexpertstheStewartSAT&SUN EdmansonJaneSUN SATVasili&SUN
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Above: Helenium ‘Julia Holmes’, bred in house at Antique Perennials and named after owner Michael’s wife. All photos in this article courtesy Antique Perennials. Below: Michael Morant and Matt Reed, the horticultural brains behind Antique Perennials.
By Emily Friedel Antique Perennials is not your average plant nursery. It is the product of decades of carefully selecting plants from around the world or breeding them in house, then rigorously testing their mettle to ensure garden worthiness. The stunning display garden showcases the nursery’s offerings, giving visitors a glimpse of what’s possible with considered plantings. And the opportunity to pick the growers’ brains provides the public with a wealth of information that was once available only to other horticultural industry Mattprofessionals.Reedand Michael
Left: The display garden at Antique Perennials gives visitors plenty of ideas for using the plants they buy.
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Above: Panicum ‘Iron Maiden’, one of the grasses bred by Matt and Michael. The grasses they sell are tested extensively to ensure they don’t spread by seeds or runners.
Morant started Antique Perennials 21 years ago after noticing the nursery industry could do with some spicing “I’veup. been in the industry for 35 years, and there was a real need for different plants – whatever retail nursery you went to had the same plants, and it became so monotonous. I used to hear that from customers as well. I’ve been collecting plants the whole time I’ve been in the industry, so I had a garden full of rare and unusual plants. I just started propagating those, and they sold like hot cakes. Mike and I were working at another nursery at the time, and we quit our jobs, leased a halfacre in Kinglake and started, and it’s just snowballed from there,” Matt says. Matt and Michael were drawn to the perennials because of their longevity – lasting indefinitely and bringing the yearly reward of blooms. Extended flowering seasons and adaptability add to the attractiveness of this group of plants. As for the grasses at Antique Perennials, they make a perfect complement. “The grasses are essential. You can’t have a perennial garden without some grasses, just to give it some vertical lines and some movement in the wind,” Matt Sincesays. their grows,”that“WeMediterranean.SouthNorthfar-flungspeciesimportedpairfrombeginningshumblepropagatingMatt’sgarden,thehastrackeddownandhundredsofplantandvarietiesfromplaces,includingAmerica,Europe,Africa,andthegrowalotofthingsnooneelseinAustraliaMattsays.
Until recently, this catalogue was only available to other nurseries, landscapers, and garden designers. But Matt and Michael finally opened their doors to everyone in 2020, giving retail customers direct access to their everexpanding collection and specialist knowledge.
“The display garden is great for educational purposes, to walk around with people and explain how it’s done, how old it is, things like planting densities and maintenance. In October it really starts to kick on. Its peak is December through March, so well into autumn, and it’s just a vista of movement and colour,” Matt Seeingadds.the display garden in action is about more than just the plants – it demonstrates how the perennials and grasses can build a haven for other living “There’sthings. this idea that native fauna needs native flora, but it’s not a given. This garden brings in so much native wildlife,” Michael says. Inspiration from the display garden can be translated immediately into gardening action by tapping into the expertise on hand to choose the right plants for any garden conditions. Matt and Michael know all their plants with the familiarity of old friends, and they emphasise that success with perennials is all about finding the right plant for the right place. “Some plants that we grow here in Kinglake struggle a bit because we’ve got higher rainfall and they want more arid conditions, but they do really well just down the hill in Yea. So that’s how tight the climates can be with what you can grow,” Michael says.
Matt adds: “Ralph Bristow is a garden designer who lives 15 minutes north of Mansfield, and his garden looks like ours even though his climate is completely different. It’s all in the plant selection.”
In their quest for “gardenworthy” plants, Matt and Michael have even gone through the painstaking process of breeding their own varieties. “It takes a long time because you have to be ruthless and make sure you get a plant that’s garden-worthy –something that’s going to be good for someone to grow. So, on average, it takes about four years,” Michael says. “We’ve released some great plants, like the Panicum ‘Blue Steel’ and ‘Iron Maiden’ grasses. We recently released the Helenium ‘Julia Holmes’, named after Mike’s wife, and there’s the Agastache ‘Nadine’ named after my wife. Some of the plants we’ve bred are heading overseas to be sold,” Matt Asidesays.from their aesthetic appeal, the right choice of perennials and grasses can build a resilient, lowmaintenance garden capable of withstanding the seasonal extremes breezetheShire.throughoutexperiencedtheMurrindindiWithcarefulselection,coldermonthsareaforbothplantsand
“We were getting calls from the public constantly, so we decided to open the retail side of things,” Matt says. One of the highlights of being able to go straight to the source is the display garden, which gives customers an example of the magic created by combining flowering perennials and “Peoplegrasses. can see plants that are fully grown too, so they’re not buying nursery stock and having to wonder what it will look like when it’s mature,” Michael says.
Matt describes the display garden as a “vista of movement and colour” during the warmer months.
26 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 Careful selection of grasses and perennials can not only create a feast for the eyes, it can build a tough garden capable of surviving Murrindindi Shire’s seasonal extremes. 1052 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd Kinglake West (opposite primary school) Ph/Fax 03 5786 5031 Mobile 0408 199 www.ferns.com.ausales@fernacres.com.au244 OPEN 7 days a week 9am-5.30pm Group bookings and wholesale enquiries welcome Australia’s largest retail fern nursery set amidst natural bushland. • tree ferns • ground ferns • epiphytic ferns • grass trees • tree carvingsfern • wall baskets • planters and pots craftedindividuallyforyou their caretakers. “All the stuff we grow is from much colder climates than ours, so frost is never a problem. People sometimes don’t want plants that die back over winter, but there’s still structure, seed heads, colour and interest in our garden in winter. And in places like Kinglake, you don’t really want to be gardening in winter, so it’s also nice to have that downtime. Then when we see a bit of spring movement, usually in August, we cut it all back to ground level in a day and weed and mulch –maintenance-wise it’s really minimal,” Matt says.
At the other end of the spectrum, Antique Perennials has plenty of plant choices for scorching, dry summers. “In terms of drought tolerance, the display garden is two-and-a-half years old now, and it got five waters in the first two years. I don’t even know if we watered it in, and we planted it in December. I rarely water my garden at home, and the perennials are tougher than you think – they let you know. You might have those 40-degree days where you come home from work and they’re slightly flat, but they’re not dead. They don’t promote fire either, so they’re good for gardens around the house – they can be a bit of a fire break,” Michael says. In line with Matt’s and Michael’s original aim to make nurseries more interesting, the plants available in the retail section of Antique Perennials change weekly throughout the growing season. “We grow about a thousand different lines, but there’s probably only about 200 out there at a time,” Matt says. The ever-changing plant stock is a fitting foreground to the dynamic character of the display garden, with its vibrant diversity of living things and seasonal transformations. These, together with the growers’ know-how, make a trip to Antique Perennials a unique experience. For gardeners who are looking for something different – in terms of both plants and nursery experiences – it’s well worth dropping in. Antique Perennials is located at 3153 Healesville-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake. For more information, including their current retail opening hours, go to antiqueperennials.com or call Matt on 0404 006 303 Matt and Michael also provide regular updates and gardening inspiration on Instagram @ antique_perennials
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This is just the time of year when interested gardeners are busy preparing their gardens for spring colour. The Yea Rotary club organised expo provides an opportunity to view a host of garden related products at the Yea Saleyards site on Flat Lead Road, just off the Yea-Whittlesea Road, a few kilometres on the south side of Yea. The site is flat, sealed and easily accessible for Whyeveryone.nottake advantage of the $10 entry fee, free parking, a wide range of goods and services, and a plentiful supply of food and drinks, much of it home made. Over 70 vendors will be on site from 9am to 3pm each day, with exhibits ranging from bulbs, seeds, seedlings, flowering plants and trees to garden tools and equipment, garden art and ornaments, compost, fertilisers and more. Check out the Australian made ride on, articulated tipping barrow which has always been a big hit with visitors as are the quirky horseshoe garden sculptures produced by Yea local Darryl Callander. Take advantage of the plant creche where purchases can be left until ready for pick up on departure. The popular speaker program, featuring a range of topics from bee keeping, pruning and more will again be available over the two days. An opportunity for visitors to both rest and learn!Find out more at www.yeagardenexpo. com.au or keep up to date via Yea Garden Expo Facebook. This year tickets can be bought at the gate or prebooked via www. trybooking.com/BZOYD. Alexandra & District Open Gardens Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October There will be eight gardens to visit this year – three gardens in Alexandra and five country gardens between Molesworth and Taggerty. At each garden you will find additional attractions for you to enjoy and maybe even make a purchase. Coffee and food will be avialable at some gardens with others having sculptures, plants, garden seeds and handmade garden tools for Thesale.Old Molesworth School garden will be open for the first time. It is set on the Molesworth State School grounds and The Russell’s garden in Molesworth – one of eight gardens open for the Alexandra and District Open Gardens weekend.
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Yea and District Open Garden Weekend Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November Since the inaugural Rotary Yea and District Open Garden weekend, many beautiful gardens have been displayed and this year will be no exception. Seven unique gardens will open and visitors are welcome from 10am to 5pm each day. Five large country gardens and three town gardens will be on display, the majority of which have not previously been opened to the public. They range from old historic properties to recently planted gardens. These properties demonstrate creative ideas and designs with a varied plant palette offering something for all garden lovers. In conjunction with the Open Garden Weekend the Yea Garden Club will have its annual plant sale selling hundreds of potted treasures at bargain prices. While in Yea visit the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre, to view the Indigenous Garden plantings and learn more about the natural highlights of the Yea area. A multi ticket covering all seven gardens over the two days can be purchased through Try Booking for $40.00 www. trybooking.com/CAKFD (a saving of $10) or alternatively at the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre or any of the gardens. Entry to individual gardens can be paid at the garden gate (cash only please) For further information visit www.yearotary. org.au or contact 0408 935 733.
30 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 operated as a school for 100 years until closing its doors in 1978. Jill and Andy Russell purchased the property in 1999. After cleaning up the grounds they were left with two fabulous oak trees, a magnificent spotted gum and some fruit trees. Then with the advice from some family members “no straight lines and good deep beds” they started to plot their Treesgarden.were planted for shade and autumn colour, a camellia hedge for privacy, a vegie garden to grow among other things some silver beet for the chooks and lots of flowers to keep their bees busy.
Molesworth has an unpotable water supply – “So, we can’t drink the water, but we use a good amount of it on the “Forgarden”.usthe garden is what we make of it – exercise, birdsong, creativity, perfume, solitude, surprise, colour, satisfaction, fresh air, enjoyment and much much more, “ says Jill and Andy. For more information visit alexandraopengardens.com.auwww.for a map of all the gardens and descriptions of what you can see at each one. Tickets are available at the Alexandra Information Centre, Alexandra Garden Nursery, Goulburn Valley Nurseries and at each garden gate, admission is $5 per garden or $35 for an all-gardens pass.
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Below: Reed bees are among our lesser-known native bees, despite being quite common in some areas.
Thebehaviour.public is generally unaware of the vast diversity and incredible importance of insects in ecosystem. There may be a few reasons for this, including the ‘yuk’ factor that some people feel towards insects, and the role of the media in perpetuating stereotypes about ‘creepy crawlies’ and ‘bugs’. Gardeners, farmers and outdoorsy types are
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Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Q&A with Dr Philip Barton Reed bees (bees of the genus Exoneura) are among the lesser-known native bees you may encounter in the Murrindindi Shire. There are around 80 species of reed bees, and like all native wildlife, these unsung heroes make valuable contributions to the ecosystems they inhabit. However, reed bees remain understudied and underappreciated – words that also sadly apply to countless other members of the insect world. A recent paper published in the journal Biological Conservation warns that this lack of knowledge about our insect companions is to the detriment of humankind. The paper, titled ‘Scientists’ warning to humanity on insect extinctions’, outlines how human beings rely on insects, which provide everything from new medical treatments to climate regulation. In short, our survival depends on theirs. The paper also details the many ways in which human activity is causing insect demise, including through habitat loss, pollution, and invasive species impacts. Worryingly, the authors suggest we can’t fully understand the impact of insect extinctions because we don’t know enough about insects in general. To help raise insect awareness, one of the paper’s co-authors, Dr Philip Barton, shares his reed bee knowledge in this Q&A. Dr Barton is an ecologist and entomologist, and a senior lecturer in environmental science at University.FederationHehasworked on native bee studies involving reed bees, and his insights will help you get better acquainted with these sixlegged locals. 1. Why do reed bees have such a low public profile? Reed bees are quite common in some areas, but we don’t know very much about their biology. There are quite a few groups of native bees that are very poorly studied, including reed bees. They are semi-social bees and don’t form large colonies like honeybees. Rather, they may nest as solitary individuals or in small groups in the stems of plants, so can be quite variable in their nesting
Above: A species of native reed bee, most likely Exoneura robusta, on coriander flowers. Photo Emily Friedel.
The Atlas of Living Australia (www.ala.org.au) is a fantastic public resource and provides information about Australia’s species and where they’ve been found. Exoneura have been reported from all over Victoria, and southern Australia in general. A common species is Exoneura robusta. They don’t like drier areas and don’t occur in the desert regions of Australia. Reed bees live in the stems of plants and so can be found a variety of habitats that contain plants that produce ‘canes’ or other stems that can be hollowed out to form brood chambers for the reed bees. Tree fern stems are another suitable habitat.
Left: Insect hotels are one way to support local reed bees. usually very much more informed and interested in insects. There has been a lot of hard work put into raising awareness of native bees, and I think we’re miles ahead of where we were just a few years ago when most people didn’t even know we have native bees!
Above: Reed bees visit flowers of many different plant species, native and exotic, and pollinate some berry crops. Photo Emily Friedel.
2. What are some of the features and behaviours of the Exoneura genus? Reed bees are semi-social and do not form large colonies. The females lay eggs in hollowed-out reeds and canes where they rear their larvae. Reed bees appear to be quite good pollinators and visit a number of different exotic and native plants. One study I was involved in found reed bees visited flowers of 18 different plant species, including crabapple and blackberry crops, and native Acacia, Hakea, Leptospermum and Pultenaea. They have special hairy hind legs for carrying pollen. They don’t store any honey in their nests, and simply collect nectar and pollen to feed their Thereyoung.issome nice information here about reed bees produced for Australian Pollinator Week: rita/au/about/meet-our-mascot-australianpollinatorweek.org.https://www.
3. Where are they found in Victoria and what sorts of habitats do they like to live in?
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7. Is there anything readers can do to support reed bees? Native gardens and bee hotels are great ways to support native bees. Providing a variety of flowers and nectar sources, as well as water, will encourage native bees and other pollinators (flies, butterflies, beetles) to visit your garden. Bee hotels can be constructed from bamboo or drilled out dowelling or old raspberry canes. Try to find flowering plants that are endemic to your area, and plants that flower at different times of the year will also help to provide a continuous supply of nectar. Gardening Australia has some helpful videos about this. I also encourage readers to take a look at, and get involved in, Australian Pollinator Week. The more we know about our bees and other pollinators the better! This year’s Australian Pollinator Week is 12 to 20 November. au/australianpollinatorweek.org.https://www.
5. Are they important in crop pollination? Reed bees are known to pollinate some crops, especially Rubus berries (black berries, raspberries etc.). These plants also make good homes for reed bees as their canes are perfect for nesting in.
Spaying on farms needs to be done very carefully to avoid spray drift into nearby roadsides or surrounding native vegetation where native bees nest.
You can bring native pollinators into your garden by providing a variety of flowers and nectar sources. Photo John Tann from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
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4. What role do they play in native ecosystems? Native bees have co-evolved with Australia’s plants and their flowers and formed quite interesting and important partnerships. Reed bees will pollinate native plants, and also play their small part in food webs.
6. Is much known about the health of Victorian reed bee populations? Are there any major threats to them? Some work by colleagues at the Australian National University has looked at reed bees in the Yarra Valley. We found that bees that nest above ground, like reed bees, seem to be more common when there is forest vegetation nearby. Threats to reed bees therefore include clearing of habitat (forest and woodland). All bees and many native insects in general are also threatened by pesticides and insecticides on farms.
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Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 39 BakeryAlexandra&Cafe 70 Grant Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 2272 • coffee and varieties of teas • large variety of traditional sourdoughs • cakes and catering for special occasions • large variety sandwiches and rolls 14 Alexandra Motor Inn 76 Downey Street (Maroondah Hwy) Ph 03 5772 alexmotorinn001@bigpond.com.au2077www.alexandramotorinn.com.au 16 comfortable units, including family rooms, interconnecting suites with queen size beds. Each unit has en suite, reverse cycle airconditioning, large plasma TV, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, microwave, refrigerator, wireless internet available. Lawned courtyard, BBQ and children’s play area, big boat parking, solar-heated salt water swimming pool Close to rail trail/ 5 mins to town centre 15 Alexandra/Eildon 106.9 MHz Flowerdale 98.9 MHz Kinglake Ranges 94.5 MHz Marysville 98.5 MHz Yea 88.9 MHz emailwww.ugfm.orgnews@ugfm.orgPhone0357722722 17 Catherine Wherry and Jeremy Morrison Ph 0400 418 139 or 0488 353 940 6591 Maroondah Highway magazinesPre-loved,books.at.yarck@gmail.comYarckaffordablypricedbooksandwhichyoucanperuseatyourleisureinacomfortablereadingareaOpeninghoursMon11.30am-3pm,Tues&WedbychanceorappointmentThursandFri11.30am-4pmSatandSun10.30am-5pm Books At Yarck 9 • Fully self contained Deluxe and Standard Cabins and Studios with air-conditioning and TV • Long Term Holiday Sites Facilities • barbecues • playground • kiosk, ice, • camp kitchen • town water, sewerage 5016 Maroondah Hwy Alexandra Ph 03 5772 www.alexandratouristpark.cominfo@alexandratouristpark.com1222 16 12 TimberALEXANDRATramway&Museum Start and end your rail trail experience at the Timber Tramway. Train rides, kids’ activities and refreshments Station Street, Alexandra Open 2nd & 4th Sunday 10am to 4pm Group bookings welcome Alexandra Market 2nd Saturday of each month Ph 0427 509 988 www.alexandratramway.org.au 10 BIKE HIRE • E-BIKE $85 per day• HYBRID BIKE $50 per day Winter Hours Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm Sat: 10am-2pm Sun: Closed • 20 powered • 50 unpowered sites available for caravans, campers and motorhomes in a quiet location great for rest and relaxation • Toilets • Showers • Laundry • Drinking water • Dump point • Power hookups • Children’s playground • Pet friendly 21 William Street, Alexandra 0417 179 313 11 Goods from Near and Far The ideal spot for preloved and recycled wares Tue-Sat 10am-3pm Sun & Mon CLOSED Anglicans at Mission in Partnership with Anglicare 59-61 Grant Street Alexandra Enquiries 0407 683 712 13
40 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING yeariverside.com.au2022 Yea Riverside Caravan Park offers great accommodation located on the banks of the picturesque Yea River. With a choice of brand new two-bedroom villas or studio units that come equipped with air conditioning and kitchen facilities or powered and unpowered caravan sites, you’ll have a pleasant holiday at a price that will fit your budget. Group / Club bookings welcome Fully Equipped Camp Kitchen | Wood Fired Pizza Oven | Free Gas BBQ’s Kid’s Playground | Clean, Modern Amenities | Coin Operated Laundry Free Wi-Fi | Pet Friendly (sites only) | Guest Pool www.eildonpondage.comTollfree:18000651691 • Self-contained cabins • Powered and unpowered sites • Swimming pool • Jumping cushion and playground • Fish from the park grounds See all our facilities and accommodation options on our website NESTLED ALONG THE PICTURESQUE EILDON PONDAGE WATERWAY 91 Breakaway Road Acheron P: 03 5772 1735 E: admin@thebreakaway.com.au W: www.thebreakaway.com.au Acheron A quiet and tranquil park situated on the banks of the Goulburn River and Acheron Valley. Your choice of riverside / shady campsites. Riverfront 2BR & 3BR cabins with beautiful views and 1BR ensuites, together with long-term annual holiday sites. Plenty to do with a solar heated pool (open through the summer months), tennis court, mini golf, fishing, meeting room, jumping pillow and playground for the kids, what more could you want. Reception Hours 9am-6.30pm 3380 Maroondah Highway Taggerty Ph: 03 5774 7263 Freecall: 1800 880 895 W: www.big4taggerty.com.au TAGGERTY HOLIDAY PARK Natural bush setting on Acheron River – Majestic Cathedral Range as your back drop Cabins, Safari Tents, Bell Tents, En-Suite sites, Powered & Unpowered Sites Jumping pillow, playground, mini golf, tennis courts, open fires and much more Fishing, hiking, exploring or just sit back and relax Perfectly located in the centre of Marysville, on the Steavensons River, with a range of accommodation options to suit everyone. 1130 Marysville-Buxton Rd Marysville P: 03 5963 www.marysvilleholidaypark.com.au3247 Maroondah OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT Chainsaw Sales & Service Safety Equipment • Workwear • Bait and Tackle • Stihl Specialists Open 7 days Ph 03 5774 7292 2201 Maroondah Hwy Buxton
Brenda’s drift boat, “The Maefly” with Kate fishing in the distance.
Above: Drift boating with clients Left: Brenda with her USA-born boat pup “Boo”. By Carol Hopkins Imagine this. It’s a warm, still, sunny day. You are drifting down the Goulburn River in a small but sublimely comfortable boat. The only sounds are the gentle splash of oars, the calls of birds and the tinkle of water rushing over stones in the shallows. Suddenly, you spot a platypus, calmly swimming on the surface. Next, there’s a flash of brilliant blue, as an Azure Kingfisher dives to capture a fish. In between, you take your fly-fishing rod and cast out into the river. After several casts, you get a bite and then enjoy the thrill of reeling in a wild brown trout, which you carefully release from the line and watch swim away. Sound good? Well, this is exactly the kind of experience you can expect when you go out with Brenda Galey on her eighthour Drift Boat Trips, which run between Eildon and Alexandra. Brenda runs her trips from spring to autumn, partly because the rivers are closed to fly fishing in the winter months and partly because Brenda spends the winter working as a flyfishing instructor in Montana and Wyoming in the USA. Brenda Galey is a fly-fishing guide with around 35 years’ experience in the sport. She started her guiding business, Galey MsGuided Fly Fishing in Alexandra in 2016. As the first woman in Australia to solely own and operate this type of business, and the
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Thecomfortable.”boatispowered by the river’s current and by Brenda’s rowing, and it only takes one or two clients at a time, making for a blissfully quiet and relaxing experience. With low sides, it is very easy for clients to enter and exit the boat – a real advantage for those who are less agile. As part of the experience, Brenda will teach you how to read the river, find the fish, choose the right fly based on the insects that are prevalent at the time, and handle the fish you catch in a humane way. While you don’t have to be an expert with casting, it helps to have some basic knowledge, because Brenda is generally too busy rowing the boat to give detailed instruction. And Brenda stresses that casting is extremely important. “If you can’t cast, you can’t catch fish.” However, for those who are not into fly fishing, Brenda also runs eco-tours where people can simply enjoy a relaxing day on the river bird and wildlife Whilespotting.drift boat trips are her most popular offering, Brenda also runs Walk and Wade Trips on the rivers in the Victorian High Country and three-hour Introduction to Fly Fishing courses, which involve one hour of intensive tuition and two hours of practice on a local river. All trips and tuition adhere closely to the Catch And Release and Keep Fish Wet philosophies. To further protect the welfare of the fish, Brenda only uses barbless, or crushed-barb hooks, rubber nets and heavier rods so that the fish can be reeled in quickly and don’t have to struggle for too long.
Brenda is supremely qualified for her role as a fly-fishing guide and is a member of the Australian Professional Fishing Instructors and Guides Association. As well as a licence to operate a commercial vessel in inland waters, she has internationally recognised qualifications in guiding, casting and even swift water rescue. She also has 4WDriving and first aid certification. While all of these courses have been intensive and demanding, Brenda remembers the swift water rescue course as being “terrifying” and describes it as “learning a thousand ways to die in thirty seconds”.
Brenda’s clients come from all over Victoria, interstate and even overseas and about 40% of them are women. “I really want to encourage women to get into fly fishing,” she says.
The Goulburn River: a beautiful spot for fly fishing. only woman to own and use a drift boat, she is definitely a Originallytrailblazer.from a cattle ranch in Nebraska, USA, and keenly interested in fishing since she was a small child, Brenda had never actually heard of fly fishing until she came to Australia in 1992. Once she learnt about it from a colleague while mapping forests and rivers in the Snowy Mountains, she was hooked. She particularly liked the fact that she could catch and release the fish, and this is now a central philosophy of her business. Her drift boat, “The Maefly”, was custom-made for Brenda in the USA and then shipped to Australia. As Brenda explains, “I wanted a boat that was very robust, easy to row and professionally made because I was taking clients down the river, and I wanted them to be both safe and
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Because of her own positive experience with the sport, Brenda is now involved in organisations that are using fly fishing to help people who have been diagnosed with cancer. She is on the committee for a Victorian organisation called Mending Casts, which is the umbrella body for Casting For Recovery – a group focusing on women with breast cancer – and Reel Recovery – a group for men who have any form of cancer. These organisations take participants away for a free, three-day retreat where they are able to experience the therapeutic value of fly fishing along with cancer education, peer support and other enjoyable activities.
Brenda also wants to encourage people to see fly fishing not just as a sport but as a total experience, one that can be enjoyed by all members of the family. “You have a lot of people who are single parents, and it’s a great activity to do with your Brendakids.”isalso passionate about the healing power of fly fishing. She should know, because fly fishing played a significant role in helping her overcome post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following the Black Saturday “Flybushfires.fishing helps because it’s peaceful, it’s mindful. You don’t have a tendency to dwell on things when you are fly fishing. It enables you be present in the moment.”
Brenda volunteers as a “river buddy” with Casting for Recovery and for Project Healing Waters, a USA organisation that helps veterans with disabilities or “It’sPTSD.such an incredible experience to be able to help people. It’s really important to me because I’ve been through trauma, and if I can help one other person it means a lot to me.” To find out more about Galey MsGuided Fly Fishing go to the website www.msguidedff. com.au. You can also contact Brenda by email msguidedff@ gmail.com or by phone 0477 000 324 known salmon).
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Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 45 Eildon Bait & Tackle Craig Parker P: 5774 2712 F: 5774 2738 E: goldentroutcod@gmail.com A: 13-14 Main Street Eildon • Fishing Tackle and Bait • Fishing Licences • Water Sports Equipment• Boat Safety Gear Eildon Auto Spares • Auto Spares • Auto Accessories EILDON BAIT & TACKLE Eildon GuidingPondageServices Guided fishing tours on the pondage $25 per hr per person minimum of 2 hrs children under 15 free if accompanied by an adult All bait and fish gear supplied P: Craig 0428 105 025 P: Jas 0439 344 788 • Beekeeping supplies ~ hives, tools & gear • Local Honey • Swarm & wild hive removals 66 Grant Street www.dindibeesupplies.com.auAlexandra Call Liz 0409 908 8572/42ForFISHINGCENTREallyourfishing,campingandhuntingneedsDowneyStreetAlexandraVic3714Ph:0357722662Fax:0357722641 The latest in: • Sportswear • Active wear • Footwear for Sports & Leisure • Sports Equipment Large range of: • Kids Toys • Play & Educational Toys NO LICENCE REQUIRED ~ SEATING FOR 8 Luxury Pontoon & Fishing Boats LUXURY PONTOON BOATS Swim, party or just relax cruising spectacular Lake Eildon FISHING PONTOON BOATS Twilight fishing hires, live fish tanks, rod holders, maps, eskies and safety equipment on board. BYO fishing gear Call 0488 051 721 OR BOOK www.lakeviewboathire.com.auONLINE 2hr $200 3hr $275 4hr $340 5hr $420 6hr $485 8hr $550
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Free activities will include children’s fishing clinics with experts, fly-fishing lessons, face painting, prizes and raffles, a chance to speak to Fisheries officers, and tours of the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Snobs Creek hatchery nearby, which grows trout and native fish for the statewide stocking program. There will also be trout stockings into the Eildon Pondage on the day that youngsters can help with. Just bring the gum boots! For more information, including a map of the 10 stocking sites, visit www.vfa.
2022FESTIVAL
Come and celebrate the opening of trout season in rivers and the great freshwater fishing opportunities around Eildon.
Saturday 3 September (9am - 3pm)
• Enjoy a tour of the Snobs Creek hatchery. Tours depart the Eildon Community Centre hourly from 10am
• Guided fishing on Eildon Pondage, bait and tackle provided • Enjoy a tour of the Snobs Creek hatchery. Tours depart the Eildon Community Centre hourly from 10am
• Help our Fisheries team stock the pondage
SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
The Goulburn River and Eildon Pondage will share in 2,000 massive rainbow trout to 4kg, to be stocked at 11 sites for trout opening
Based at the Eildon Community Centre, there will be free activities for the whole family.
• Help our Fisheries team stock the pondage
“The Goulburn Fishing Festival and the release of stonker rainbow trout have become part of Victoria’s annual trout opening celebrations and many fishers have this weekend and this event firmly marked on their calendars,” Mr Dowling “Thesays. festival is a wonderful way to celebrate one of Victoria’s brilliant inland fisheries and also a great way to really get the next generation of fishers hooked with plenty of fun family Theactivities.”stocking of stonker rainbow trout is all part of the State Government’s $35 million Go Fishing Victoria plan to get more people fishing, more often. Stonker trout were part of the recordbreaking effort last season in which 10 million fish were released right across Victoria, delivering on a key election commitment and setting a new Australian record for fish stocking too.
Saturday 3 September (9am - 3pm)
The free Goulburn Fishing Festival, based at the Eildon Community Centre, promotes fishing in the region and there will be fun things to do for the whole family from 9am until 3pm.
Victorianvic.gov.au/goulburnfishfestriversandstreams officially open to trout fishing on Saturday 3 September 2022. All lakes, including Lake Eildon and the Eildon Pondage, are open to trout fishing year-round.
2022FESTIVAL
The Goulburn Riverand Eildon Pondagewill share in2,000 massiverainbow trout to 4kg,to be stocked at 11 sitesfor trout opening.
Based at the Eildon Community Centre, there will be free activities for the whole family.
• DIY lure design, face painting and fishing games for the kids • Prize draws. Come and celebrate the opening of trout season in rivers and the great freshwater fishing opportunities around Eildon. Based at the Eildon Community Centre, there will be free activities for the whole family.
• Prize draws. For more information about the event, which is supported by the State Government’s $35 million Target One Million plan for recreational
• Guided fishing on Eildon Pondage, bait and tackle provided
The trout fishing season in Victorian rivers opens on Saturday 3 September, 2022
FREE EILDONEVENT
• DIY lure design, face painting and fishing games for the kids
The Goulburn Riverand Eildon Pondagewill share in2,000 massiverainbow trout to 4kg,to be stocked at 11 sitesfor trout opening.
• Try your luck at catching a trophy trout at one or more spots on this year’s stonker trout trail
• Try your luck at catching a trophy trout at one or more spots on this year’s stonker trout trail
The festival, on Saturday 3 September, coincides with the opening of trout season in streams and rivers, and the Goulburn River is set to welcome thousands of excited freshwater fishers for the Victorianweekend.Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said 10 stocking sites along the Goulburn River, between Eildon and Molesworth, will share in 1,500 stonker trout and the Eildon Pondage is set to receive 500.
GOULBURN FISHING
GOULBURN FISHING
• Try your luck at catching a trophy trout at one or more spots on this year’s stonker trout trail
The Goulburn Fishing Festival will be back on this September, bringing 2,000 trophy sized trout and plenty of keen fishers with it.
• Enjoy a tour of the Snobs Creek hatchery. Tours depart the Eildon Community Centre hourly from 10am
• DIY lure design, face painting and fishing games for the kids • Prize draws. The trout fishing season in Victorian rivers opens on Saturday 3 September, 2022. For more information about the event, which is supported by the State Government’s $35 million Target One Million plan for recreational fishing, visit www.vic.gov.au/fishfest
FREE EILDONEVENT
• Help our Fisheries team stock the pondage • Guided fishing on Eildon Pondage, bait and tackle provided
48 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 DAY XXTH MONTH YEAR GATES OPEN AT XX:XX STRONGER TOGETHER DAY, XXth MONTH year - GATES OPEN AT XXAM Club Name Here Sponsor Name /Race Name NAME OF CUP DAY HERE bookings: COUNTRY.RACING.COM/ALEXANDRA The meeting will open with an acknowledgement of the local Taungurung people PER PERSON Concession from $10 Children 15 and under FREE SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER 2022 BOOKINGS ENCOURAGED GATES OPEN AT NOON • New Alexandra Punters’ Club including a special intoriductorymembershipseason’sdeal • Music • Horse Racing • Tote & Bookies Services DAY, XXth MONTH year - GATES OPEN AT XXAM Club Name Here Sponsor Name /Race Name NAME OF CUP DAY HERE PER PERSON Children 15 and under FREE BOOK: COUNTRY.RACING.COM/YEAAtthepicturesqueYeaRacecourse • Great Facilities ~ TAB & Bookmakers • BYO or $5 cans at the Rustic Bar • FREE Kelly sports activities • Book your reserved spot under the trees Enquiries invited for functions, parties & birthdays Contact Marilyn or Denis numbers 03 5797 3233 / 0438048178 STRONGER TOGETHER SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2022 SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER 2022 SATURDAY 21 JANUARY 2023 SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2023 YEA AGRICULTURAL, PASTORAL & HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC YEA SHOW Saturday 26 November 2022 104th YEA SHOW ~ 8am-4pm Recreational Reserve, Snodgrass Street, Yea YEA CATTLE SHOW including Heifer Challenge biggest cattle event outside Melbourne Show • Yea Cup Regional Championship Yard Dog Trials • Wood Chop Competition • 6-Ring Horse Arena Poultry, Sheep & Alpaca Displays, Clydesdale Team, Fleeces and Goats Crafts, Photography, Horticulture, Cooking, Bands, Classic Cars, Farm Machinery All the fun of show rides and showbags for competition entry details www.yeashow.org.auvisit Gates open 9am Alexandra Showgrounds 17 William St Alexandra Free kids entertainment, goats, wool, working dogs, poultry, handcrafts, cooking and photography, dog obedience display, trade and market stalls www.alexandrashow.com 20221874 Saturday 12 November 2022
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The Yea Show committee is committed to producing an enormous Yea Show, on Saturday 26 November, to welcome everyone back after two years of lockdowns. There will be many new attractions along with the return of popular events.
The Yea Cattle Show, including the popular Heifer Challenge and Hoof & Hook Competition, has developed into the biggest showing of prime cattle outside the Royal Melbourne Show. Judges give excellent critiques on all winning beasts, and a week after the Yea Show is the Cattleman’s Dinner where prize-winners of the Commercial Cattle Competition are announced and guest speakers talking on cattle health and pasture Improvement.
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The “Yea Cup” Final of the Victorian Yard & Utility Farm Dog Trials will be held at the Yea Show again, this year with excellent prize money. The six-ring horse arena is always a popular attraction for both riders and spectators. Outback Western will also be in attendance to support our horse lovers. An event not seen at the Yea Show for several years is the Wood Chop Competition, which sees top axemen from all over Victoria and Tasmania competing. The Clydesdale team, local bands, classic cars, as well as the excellent local CFA demonstrations will all be featured too, and several prominent tractor dealerships will be attending with show day specials.
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Children are not forgotten with entries available in all sections for them to compete as well as a pet show, decorated bike competition, schools exhibition, rides, showbags, and animal Thenursery.2019
Yea Show saw a bumper entry in the poultry section, and stewards are predicting the same high interest this year. The fleece show, goat competition and alpaca display are always popular attractions. The exquisite craft displays, fierce competition in cooking, beautiful horticultural displays and high-quality photography make the pavilion one of the most popular places to visit. Once again tractor and farm machinery dealerships will be in attendance as well as many other unique stalls and attractions. Check the website for updates and entry schedule www. yeashow.org.au. Champion Fleece 2019. Even at the Show farm chores must be done.
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50 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 • Visitors can hand feed deer, kangaroos, emus & llamas • Free barbecue / picnic area Bookings for BBQ essential • Day pass entry • O vernight camping ~ bookings essential 1064 Mansfield-Woods Point Rd Mansfield Yes we are 10am-6pmopen!!daily Closed Christmas Day Open until 10pm on New Years Eve. 1.30pm lion feeding on weekends & Victorian public and school holidays followed by Meercat feeding A large collection of exotic and native animals on 30 acres of picturesque parkland Ph 03 5777 3576 10Mansfieldminutesfrom Taungurung Country 2 Hood Street, Yea 03 5797 *ClosedOpenwww.yeawetlands.com.au@yeawetlandsdiscoverycentre26637days*-10amto4pmXmasDay&GoodFriday • Yarra toWineryValley/MurrindindiTours–tailoredsuit • Local Food and Produce • Places of Interest A perfect day out . . . • Concerts and Festivals • Galleries and Museums • Private hire • Girls day out • Airport/CBD transfers Contact Debra 0493 097 777 / www.bespokedriventours.com aComeandenjoyuniquefamilyexperience Station Street Alexandra • 0427 509 988 • info@alexandratramway.org.au • Steam Train Rides • Working Engines • Museum Rooms Open • Vintage Tractors • Static Displays • Platform BBQ • Children’s Activities • Steam Train Rides • Working Engines • Museum Rooms Open • Vintage Tractors • Static Displays • Platform BBQ • Children’s Activities 11SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 202211SUNDAY10am-4pmSEPTEMBER 2022 10am-4pm ALEXANDRA MUSEUM
The catalogue will feature some older genetics coming back to the fore, including a couple of sons by LT “IDriven.lovethe LT Ranch that does a really good job in the United States,” Ian said. “I still had some of the semen, so I thought I’d give it a go and it has worked really well.”
the 30 bulls on sale, Ian says there is strong stud potential in several of the sires. He’s also investing in the future, earlier this year buying the top-priced bull out of Reiland Angus’ autumn sale, Reiland Ricochet R952. “I found him to be a very complete bull in structure and phenotype,” Ian said. “He’s very well put together with an amazing set of numbers to go with Ianhim.”expects to see his first progeny for sale in a few years. “We’re pretty excited about his prospects,” he added. Ian is confident the industry is in good shape and demand will remain strong. “There is a bit of scare around with foot and mouth disease which would be totally devastating if it came here, but putting that aside, bull sales have been on fire with averages up and high demand. “I don’t think the concern about FMD will affect the bull market this season –the industry is still in a great spot and is really strong.”
This year’s catalogue also features a line-up of exciting bulls sired by US sire Woodhill Blueprint from Wisconsin based stud, Woodhill Farms. Blueprint was their top-selling bull in the 2019 Sale and has produced a really great set of bulls at Riddellvue with volume and good type. The 2021 sale set a new stud record with an average price of $9071, and the upcoming sale will follow that success with more progeny of MOGCK Entice on offer. “We had sons of Entice in the last sale and they sold very well. They are a similar-style bull to the Woodhill Blueprint sons and will be popular,” Ian Amongsaid.
Every bull on sale has been naturally reared. “I don’t like to push my bulls too hard,” Ian said. “I’d rather they grow naturally, and I just top them up a bit to get them to a sale weight with a bit of “Comecondition.October 5, things will be looking pretty good with a great lot of bulls with good temperament that are ready to work.”
The auction starts at Whanregarwen near Alexandra at 1pm and will also be online via AuctionsPlus. For the latest news & sale updates, please visit www.riddellvue.com.au or Riddellvue Angus Facebook & Instagram Page.
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The on-property sale near Alexandra on Wednesday October 5 will feature 30 18-month-old bulls and Stud Principal Ian Bates says buyers can expect a great draft of naturally reared Thisbulls.year’s spring sale has been delayed by a month and Ian believes the deferral will be vindicated by the quality of bulls on offer. “I’m pretty excited about the line-up; it’s a very even lot of bulls,” he says. “We put the sale back a month because it was a tough season and it’s pretty hard to get bulls ready for a spring sale in our district. We came through the winter pretty well, but I thought I’d give myself a month’s grace and give the bulls a bit more time, and it’s going to work. The bulls are looking great now and come sale day they will be even better.”
Riddellvue Angus is dipping into the past, looking to the future, and bringing the very best American genetics to its 2022 Annual Spring Angus Bull Sale.
Ian had previously travelled to the US five times to look at sires. “There are pretty good ranches over there for sourcing cattle. It has been hard since COVID to get there but you can still get advice from people you trust on what US bulls to use that will be good for Australian conditions.”
52 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 CommunityAlexandraPharmacyBeautyRoom • Waxing & Tinting • Shellac Nails • Relaxation Massages • Facials • Manicures & LoriPedicures 101 Grant St, Alexandra 03 5772 2153 alexandra.pharmacy@yahoo.com.au Eildon Chemmart Pharmacy 18A Main Street EILDON VIC 3713 T: 03 5774 2626 F: 03 5774 2525 SHEER BEAUTYJessica’s97GrantStreet Alexandra Ph: 03 5772 3322 • Manicure & Powder)(BioSculpturePedicure&Dip • Relaxation & Hot Stone Massage • Skin Care & Facial Treatments • Lash Extensions)(Tints,TreatmentsLifts, • Waxing Specialists • Spray Tanning • Body Treatments jessicas.sheer.beauty@hotmail.comwww.facebook.com/JSheerBeauty The Beauty Room within the Alexandra Community Pharmacy can cater to all your beauty requirements. The Photo Lab within the Alexandra Community Pharmacy has three state of the art digital kiosks. Mon to Fri from 9am-5.30pm & Sat from 9am-12.30pm 101 Grant Street, Alexandra For After Hour Emergencies Only: Cinoj Thomas – 5772 3060 | Aju Thomas – 5772 3303 Ian Davis – 5772 2185 or 0409 354 782 Visit www.alexandrapharmacy.com.au for a full list of products & services provided or call 5772 2153 to speak to our trained staff ALEXANDRA CommunityPharmacy OPTOMETRIST Kelly Wilsmore is a local, community-based practitioner. Co-manages with Ophthalmologists. • Fully equipped • Fully qualified P: 0438 527 455 96 High Street Yea 0427 216 724 11 Main Street Eildon Instagram: Beauty and Bling Hairdressing Facebook: Beauty and Bling Hairdressing Eildon Libby Gobbart Alexandra54AAPAM,(Physiotherapy)B.App.Sc.PHYSIOTHERAPISTCredMDTDowneySt PhPHYSIOTHERAPYALEXANDRAalexphysio@aapt.net.au0357722649 Handmade Soy Candles Reed Diffusers Wax Melts • Bath Salts waxyaromacandles.mybigcommerce.com 78 Grant Street HOMECANDLESAlexandra&DECOR
The Goulburn Valley Suicide Awareness Walk was founded in 2021 by Jacky Gilbee and a committee of dedicated and passionate volunteers who wanted to create a grassroots mental health initiative to help support their community with an opportunity to come together and support others left behind after a suicide. Over 100 people took part last year and we expect to triple that number this year.
Registration for the walk is at 8:30am at Yea Railway Station. Jacky will kick the event off with a talk on how the walk began.
The two amazing guest speakers this year will be Neil from 4 Child Safe, who will speak about the shock of losing a loved one, and Emma from Wellways, who will talk about what’s available to assist us moving forward.
Last year’s speakers were highly commended for both speaking with genuine understanding and empathy about their own experience of suicide of a loved one as well providing information about various new organisations, mental health outreach programs and several support Theagencies.walk begins around 10am after the guest speakers and honour, read by Cindy McLeish, MP. It continues to the 2 Twin Rail Trail Bridges closest to Melba Highway where a 50-metre banner is displayed for all to see, and concludes back at the Railway Park where Rotary will be hosting a sausage sizzle to help fundraise for local community support. It’s a longer but leisurely walk this year and we encourage everyone to bring a buddy along even if that is a doggy buddy who we know bring us so much support and love. Please contact us if you would like to donate, offer sponsorship or volunteer to help out on the day as well as register your participation through our website gvsag.org.au. Also be sure to follow us on Facebook: Goulburn Valley Suicide Awareness Group “GVSAG”. We hope to see lots of you on the second Sunday in September!
ave the date, readers! Coming up soon on the Sunday 11 September will be the annual Goulburn Valley Suicide Awareness Walk. The moto of this year’s walk is ‘Pause, Reflect and Remember’. Our participants walk to honour the memory of those friends and family members who we have lost to suicide.
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54 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 This beautiful ladies’ boutique store has a unique range of ladies’ clothing, fashion accessories, books, bags, jewellery, homewares, LIT CANDLES and LIT WAX BEADS with 26 different colours and fragrances Step into Lit & Beyond to find yourself that special something or a gift for someone special Lit & Beyond NEW LOCATION 33 Murchison St Ph:Marysville0422239 Facebookwww.lit.com.au754-Lit&beyond • gift ware • toys • hardware • kitchenware • pet supplies • party supplies • helium balloons 82-84 Grant AlexandraStreet Ph 03 5772 1025 Fax 03 5772 2686 0491 641 474 WE OFFER BULK BILLED EYE EXAMINATIONS Alexandra Optical 66 Grant St Alexandra Wednesday: 9am-5pm or by appointment Mansfield Optical 30c High St Mansfield Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9am-5pm or by appointment 86 Grant Street Alexandra P: 5772 1254 E: sales@alexandraapparel.com.au • Surf wear • Work wear • Mens wear • Leisure wear • Luggage • Backpacks • Accessories • Sunglasses Shop open every day 10am-4pm | 24 Murchison St, Marysville P 5963 3753 | M 0417 633 753 | info@countrytouch.com.au Est 1995 Quality possum and merino knitwear from NZ Leather hats, and bags, jeans, jackets, shirts, jumpers Toys, games and gifts See our exciting Christmas display from Oct to Dec eclectic shop of yarn, fabric, haberdashery Stuff for • making • doing • wearing A shop of thingamajigs, bits and bobs and of course Grace knitwear (totally grown and made in Victoria) 0427Phone87999875 Grant AlexandraStreet Angelique Johnson 95 Grant Street, Alexandra P: 0430 580 264 IG: Fullbloom2020 FB: Angelique Johnson - Full Bloom E: fullbloom1@outlook.com • FLOWERS • GIFTWARE • SWEET TREATS
There, he saw astonishingly beautiful and intricate embroidery on the altar frontal (a decorated cloth marking religious seasons and occasions), which had been created in the late 19th century by women from The Embroiderers Guild. “When I saw this altar frontal I was really blown away,” Paul says. “I thought, this is really amazing stuff.”
Paul’s hobbygender-defyingbeganin1980 when he was the Curate at All Saints Church in Geelong.
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Paul Dalzell working on his latest piece. by Carol Hopkins While it would be fair to say embroiderythathas generally been considered women’s work, a former Priest in Charge at St John’s Anglican Church in Alexandra, Paul Dalzell, has been defying this tradition for around 40 years. Over this time, he has been using needle and thread to create an impressive collection of embroidered artworks, many reflecting the events and issues of the moment.
Above: an embroidery of Germaine Greer. Left: embroidery of Barack Obama. Learning of his fascination with this embroidered cloth, his girlfriend at the time gave him a set of needles and thread, a piece of linen and a book called “100 Embroidery Stitches” for his birthday. This marked the start of Paul’s engagement with “Itembroidery.gavemepermission to go ahead and have a crack at it,” Paul However,says. although he dabbled in the craft, it wasn’t until 10 years later that Paul got really serious about embroidery. He purchased some postcards featuring the woodcuts of Australian artist Margaret Preston and set about replicating her striking floral images in thread, completing about two a year for many years. As time passed, Paul began expanding his range of subjects. Whenever he saw an image that he liked and thought would make a good embroidery, he added it to an “ideas folder”. Sometimes it was a cartoon in a newspaper, sometimes a photograph in a magazine, and sometimes a card in an art gallery. As a result, Paul’s embroideries came to depict all kinds of subjects, such as religious scenes, landscapes, famous people, artworks, social issues and major Inevents.many ways, Paul’s embroideries are a chronicle of our times. His striking embroidery of Barack Obama was inspired by an image of him produced just before his election as President of the USA. His bushfire embroideries document the fires around Mansfield in 2006 and along the east coast of Australia in 2019. And his series of corona virus embroideries were prompted by the current Paul’spandemic.work often includes social and Howard,MinistercartoonembroideredbyagainsttheirandrefugeesWonderTrumpinUSA,electedwhencommentary.politicalIn2016,DonaldTrumpwasPresidentofthePaultookgreatdelightreplicatingacartoonofbeingpunchedbyWoman.WhenonManusIslandNaurustartedsewinglipstogethertoprotestbeingsilencedtheirdetention,PaulaJohnSpoonerofthethenPrimeofAustralia,Johnwithhislipssewn
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Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 57 together. At the time of the “Melbourne Response” to child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, Paul embroidered an image of Cardinal George Pell and gave him a rainbow halo to ironically highlight his conservative stance on Paulhomosexuality.alsolikesto have fun with some of his embroideries, as can be seen in his portrait of Germaine Greer. Using an image from a John Spooner cartoon, Paul then added his own commentary on the famous feminist by using certain colours on her face. The chosen colours were based on the colour theories of German Expressionist painter Alexej von Jawlensky. As Paul explains in his brochure, “She has the feminist colours (green and purple). She has heavenly thoughts (blue). She looked a bit ‘lemon-
A lack of gold thread when replicating artist Gustav Klimt’s painting “The Kiss” led Paul to use gold beads as a substitute. Paul has continued to use coloured beads in his works, and his depiction of the corona virus uses 5,200 beads. Given Paul is a man working in a women’s craft, it’s not surprising to learn he has experienced a little bit of discrimination. He recounts the story of church meetings where, much to Paul’s annoyance, it was considered perfectly acceptable for women to embroider, knit or crochet during the meeting, but when he mischievously took his embroidery to an annual general meeting, he says “there was uproar”.
Paul is happy to help anyone – male or female –who wants to have a go at embroidery. His message is: “Bring a picture that you like, and I’ll show you how to do it. I’ll get you started.” However, he stresses, “It’s important to have an emotional connection with what you are doing, otherwise you’ll never have the patience to spend the time doing it.” If you would like to know more about Paul’s work, or talk to him about a commission, you can contact him by email at dalzoboy@gmail.com.
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lipped’ to me (yellow) but with passion (red). She is also a nosey person (red) and, since she wrote a book about “The Change”, she has the flushes on her neck and Regardlessthroat.” of the subject, embroidering an image is painstaking work. Paul estimates that each piece takes around 100 hours to complete. Definitely not a craft for the faint-hearted. Unlike most artists, Paul isn’t interested in selling his works because they have a strong, personal significance for “Myhim.embroideries speak to me about things that are important to me and events that have happened to me and that I want to remember,” Paul says. He also notes that they are works that he likes and wants to see on the walls of his home. However, Paul is happy to do commissions and has completed many embroideries for family and friends for special occasions. Amazingly, Paul is entirely self-taught. Although books on embroidery got him started, Paul has used his own initiative to overcome specific challenges in his craft, inventing new stitches and processes as needed.
58 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 Have you visited Marysville Information and Regional Artspace yet? This beautiful venue showcases the works of the most talented artists and musicians in our region. 2022 has seen a resurgence in the arts since covid lockdowns of the past two years and what’s been going on at MiRA is certainly testimony to this. So far in 2022 MiRA has hosted five exhibitions, two community festivals and seven live shows. Currently in the MiRA main gallery you will find a stunning exhibition by local abstract artist Fern Siebler, “The Place I Call Home.” (Until September 21). Following Fern’s popular exhibition MiRA will be hosting The S.C.O.N.E.S Art Group with their joint exhibition ‘Wanderings’ full of uplifting works in mixed media including paintings, textile art and sculpture – exhibition is from 25 September to 23 October. Play Music on the Porch Day is Saturday 27 August. Local musicians Darryl Hull (piano soloist), Jackson Harris (guitar and vocal), James Whybrow (guitar), and Sera Ghaly (Harp) will be performing throughout the day in the main gallery foyer on Murchison Street. Come along to listen and support these amazing local artists and take a browse through our shop and gallery while you are here? Keep an eye on the MiRA facebook page for more upcoming performances from these popular artists and others. Marysville Music Weekend will go ahead this year from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 October with a great weekend of fabulous music. This year the line up includes James Morrison, the Pierce Brothers, Freya Josephine Hollick and many more. To book your tickets www.marysvillemusicweekend.comvisit
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The annual Marysville Art Show will be held over Melbourne Cup weekend from 25 October to 3 November. Last year, despite the pandemic we had a great show! The Marysville ArtsFest concept worked so well in conjunction with the Art Show that we’re doing it all again this year. There will be arts workshops, films, music outdoors and more. (Spring Art Workshops with Louise Foletta, painting in watercolour, suitable for all levels). For more information go to www.marysvilleartshow.com or email tag3779@gmail.com. This is a community event organised by Triangle Arts Group – an amazing group of passionate volunteers who are also responsible for many of the art installations around town. Look out for the beautiful mosaics and quirky birds on Yarrabikes!Valley potters exhibition ‘From the Ground Up’ will be held from 19 November to 23 January 2023. This exhibition is made up of the works of several artists and comprises sculptural, functional and decorative pieces. These are made and fired using various techniques, such as hand building, wheel throwing, primitive firing, gas or electric firing. “It is a true pleasure to showcase the collection of so many talented local ceramic artists and their work,” says Bernadette Skinner from Valley Potters. So make a plan to visit Marysville this Spring! Open 10am-4pm daily 11 Murchison Street T:Marysville035963 www.marysvilletourism.com4567 5 TO artists Spring exhibition (Dates TBC) Watercolour Art Workshops with Louise Foletta (P 5963 4567 to express 19 TO JANUARY 23 Exhibition “From the Ground Up”
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Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 59 ROTARY PARK Contact: Gordon Simpson 0409 577 212 or Nicole Simpson alexandraeventsltd@gmail.com SUNDAYwww.alexandratourism.com30 OCTOBER AlexandraEventsCorporationLtd ARDNAXELA & D I STRICTTRADERS&TOURISM A NOITAICOSS 10AM-3PM LOSING MY MARBLES OPENING EVENT Saturday 5th November 2pm Licensed cafe open 11am - 4pm each weekend 5th Nov - 4th Dec All artworks for sale MARIAN RENNIE GALLERY 132 Breakaway Road, Acheron Phone 0412 109 129 Proudly presented by Marian Rennie Gallery & Little River Wines An exploration into the simplicity, intrigue and amazement of sculptural spheres. Jeff Hyde Open to the public Cafe bookings advised
Marian Rennie Gallery and Little River Wines are very excited to be hosting a solo spring exhibition in the gardens at Acheron to keep the ball rolling . . . so to speak! This exhibition is prior to Sculpture at Acheron 2023 which will be held from Easter to Anzac Day when the garden is in its autumnal glory. The garden will now be open to the public during ‘Losing My Marbles’ exhibition to be enjoyed in its spring glory. The spheres Jeff creates have been an evolution over time. In part influenced by the distinctive handcrafted lampshades that he and his wife Jeanette were known for, and partly by the used horseshoes, that were stored at their property by their son, a farrier by Encouragedtrade.
While Jeff and Jeanette still jointly create art, with some of their lampshade designs becoming large steel sculptures, Jeff continues to handcraft spheres. It has become a passion, and a specialty.
by an artist friend many years ago, Jeff started to make horseshoe balls as a way of utilising the horseshoes and expanding on the design principles and techniques used in creating artistic lampshades.
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The Rennies at Acheron licensed café, serving wine, beer and wood fired pizzas, will be open each weekend for the duration of the exhibition. (See ad page 59 for more details).
As an artist, he is instinctive, meticulous and allows design ideas to develop during construction. “I enjoy the creative process of bringing a sphere to life. In their simplest form they start as a metal ball design, and yet finish as a statement. Something with presence and intrigue, yet sometimes whimsical. A focal point to ponder and imagine. Quite magical,” Jeff says. “It starts life as my creative design, but as I try to control the pattern, process and materials, sometimes it defies me. It becomes a battle of wills between me as the creator and it, the sculpture, as it takes control and dictates to me the direction it wants to go.”
Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 61 REFER TO OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK FOR OPENING HOURS buysell style hire Quirkyconsult • Quality •What’sCreativitybehindtheBarberShop?Notwhatyouwouldexpect! A quirky combination of quality wherecreativity,thishandcraftedsecondhand,andart,littleCuriosity/GiftShop&Galleryoozesandisaplacetreasuresabound,waitingtobefound. Local • Ethical • Sustainable Secondhand • Handcrafted • Art Curiosity / Gift Shop & Gallery Open from 10am-ish OR by appointment (Tue, Wed, Thu by arrangement with the Barber) 74 Grant Street, Alexandra VIC 3714 Gallery By Appointment 0412 109 www.marianrennie.com.au129 Marian Rennie 132 Breakaway Road Acheron Please visit my shop on Redbubble - MarianRennie for a great array of my products StudioOpen2427OpenStudio2427 Louise Foletta Artist Studio 2427, 2427 Maroondah Highway Buxton Contact Louise 0417 323 868 louisefoletta.com.au | Louise Foletta at YouTube Studio open when sign is out and other times by appointment Beautiful Watercolours | Oils | Acrylics Japanese Woodblock Prints | Local landscapes Watercolour Workshops by arrangement Individual Tuition | Small Groups LIONS CLUB OF MARYSVILLE & DISTRICT PRESENTS 14-16 October 2022 LINEUP • Pierce Brothers • James Morrison Motown Experience Freya Josephine Hollick • Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers • Julian James & The Moonshine State • Blues Roulette • Brooke Taylor • Jess Parker • Dan Dinnen • Bobby Valentine And The Band Of Renown • Julian And His Lady • JD Delves • Velvet BOOKINGS marysvillemusicweekend.comONLINE
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11 ~ SUICIDE AWARENESS WALK Yea Railway Station to Two Bridges Walking to remember those lost, raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support families and friends (see ad page 53)
THURSDAY 8 ~ YEA GARDEN SEMINAR Yea Country Club Hotel, 18 High Street, Yea Guest speaker Stephen Ryan will speak on European Gardens and rare plants. Morning tea and lunch included in costs. Drinks at bar prices. 10.30am-3pm. P:
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Bookings Elaine White P 5780 1274 SUNDAY 11 ~ HERITAGE MACHINERY DISPLAY Alexandra Timber Tramway & Museum, Station Street, Alexandra Working engines, train rides and more (see ad page 50)
CURRENT TO WEDNESDAY 21 ~ FERN SIEBLER EXHIBITION MiRa, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville The Place I Call Home exhibition. Open 10am-4pm. (see ad page 58) P: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au SUNDAY 4 ~ FATHER’S DAY LUNCH Holmesglen at Eildon 92 Moore Road, Eildon 12.30pm-4pm. Celebrate Father’s Day with a beautiful three course luncheon of local produce prepared in-house by our chefs, and enjoy acoustic music with family and friends. (see ad page 1)
SUNDAY 25 TO SUNDAY 23 OCT ~ S.C.O.N.E.S. EXHIBITION MiRa, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville Paintings, textile, art and sculptures. Open 10am-4pm. (see ad page 58) P: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au By Cindy Ferguson Welcome to spring! Well, we were lucky – no winter event COVID casualties – phew! And winter 2022 boasted the biggest Truck Rod & Ute Show yet, a bonanza Beanie Festival, and our coinciding ‘Meet the Maker’ street stalls. Our next ‘Meet the Maker’ event is scheduled for the Melbourne Cup long weekend, when we will again have Nelena Piu of Wintu visiting with a street stall on Sunday 30 October with her handmade handbags, apparel, and accessories. This includes not only her new repurposed vintage blanket bucket hats, but also her latest – a warmer weather counterpart: repurposed vintage tea towel/tablecloth and denim bucket hats! We plan to have another ‘Meet the Maker’ event in November, set to coincide with Rustic Simplicity’s 11th Birthday. Kick off your Christmas shopping with the launch of our 8th annual calendar featuring images of our picturesque district. Advance orders are being taken now for our 2023 local calendar. Mounted prints of nearly 100 local images are also available. Please note, we will operating by appointment only in early spring. Please do not hesitate to get in contact if you would like to meet to shop by appointment in person in store and/or virtually online. Note Barber Shop operating as per usual. Rustic Simplicity – proudly supporting local, ethical, sustainable, quality, and quirky creativity for more than ten years. Like/ follow our socials on @ RusticSimplicityTheShearNshedS to get real time updates. Also, best to check ahead of your visit to ensure events are going ahead, and to confirm opening times - currently subject to Thankschange.again for your support. See our ad in this edition for more information about Rustic Simplicity.
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OCTOBER 2022 SATURDAY 1 & SUNDAY 2 ~ DARREN GILBERT OPEN STUDIOS Yea Butter Factory, 13 Rattray Street, Yea An inspirational environment where art and sculpture are in a beautiful historic building in Yea. 10am-4pm (see ad page 38) W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F:www.facebook.com/darren. gilbert.503 P: 0421 378 451 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au
SATURDAY 3 ~ GOULBURN FISHING FESTIVAL Community Centre Eildon An annual event celebrating the start of the trout fishing season and promoting Eildon as a fishing destination. Fishing industry traders, exhibitors, stalls. 9am-3pm (see ad page 47) P: 0409 629 825 E: belinda.lorensini@vfa.vic.gov.au
WEDNESDAY 5 ~ RIDDELLVUE ANGUS STUD BULL SALE 489 Whanregarwed Rd, Alexandra Bull sale on-property and online (see ad page 51) W: www.riddellvue.com.au E: ian@riddellvue.com.au P: 0418 367 209
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SUNDAY W: P: 0417 907 278 F: Goulburn Valley Suicide Group SATURDAY 17 & SUNDAY 18~ YEA GARDEN EXPO Yea Saleyards, Flat Leaf Road, Yea View a host of garden (see ad page 22) P: 0432 991 992 P: 0428 321 545 E: yeagardenexpo@optusnet.com.au
SATURDAY 3 & SUNDAY 4 ~ DARREN GILBERT OPEN STUDIOS Yea Butter Factory, 13 Rattray Street, Yea An inspirational environment where art and sculpture are in a beautiful historic building in Yea. 10am-4pm W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F:www.facebook.com/darren. gilbert.503 P: 0421 378 451 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au (see ad page 38)
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Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 63 NOVEMBER 2022 MELBOURNE CUP LONG WEEKEND ~ MEET THE MAKER Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS, 74 Grant Street, Alexandra Meet the maker Nelena Piu of Wintu (see ad page 61) E: rusticsimplicity@hotmail.com P: 0419 517 045 W: www.rusticsimplicityblog.wordpress.com SATURDAY 5 ~ JEFF HYDE ‘LOSING MY MARBLES’ EXHIBITION Marian Rennie Gallery, 132 Breakaway Road Acheron An exploration into the simplicity, intrigue and amazement of sculptural spheres (also for sale). (see ad page 59) P: 0412 109 129 SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 ~ DARREN GILBERT OPEN STUDIOS Yea Butter Factory, 13 Rattray Street, Yea An inspirational environment where art and sculpture are in a beautiful historic building in Yea. 10am-4pm 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 & SUNDAY 6 ~ YEA OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND Yea and District Eight gardens are available to visit in 2022 (see ad page 22) P: 0431 752 367 P: 0428 321 545 E: woodsygm@bigpond.net.au W: www.yearotary.org.au SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 ~ YARRA VALLEY PLANT FAIR & GARDEN EXPO 125 Quayle Road, Wandin 45 vendors selling over 1000 varieties, demonstrations, guest speakers W: www.yarravalleyplantfair.com.au (see ad page 22) SATURDAY 5 TO FRIDAY 18 ~ SPRING EXHIBITION MiRa, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville Local artists. Open 10am-4pm. (see ad page 58) P: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au SATURDAY 12 TO SUNDAY 20 ~ AUSTRALIAN POLLINATOR WEEK Count wild pollinators in your local environment and help build a database on wild pollinator www.australianpollinatorweek.org.auactivity. SATURDAY 12 ~ YEA & ST PATS RACING CLUB RACE DAY Yea Racecourse, Racecourse Rd, Yea Great facilities ~ TAB & bookmakers, BYO or $5 cans at the Rustic Bar, free Kelly sports activities (see ad page 48) P: 0438 048 178 E: mhcars@hotmail.com W: country.racing.com/yea
SUNDAY 20 ~ GRAND ITALIAN FEAST AT HOLMESGLEN Holmesglen at Eildon 92 Moore Road, Eildon A long lazy afternoon celebrating traditional Italian fare including pastas, wood fired pizzas, calabrese salad, tiramisu, Italian wines. 12pm-5pm W: www.holmesglenateildon.com.au (see ad page 1) E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au P: 03 5774 2631
SATURDAY 12 ~ ALEXANDRA SPRING SHOW Alexandra Showgrounds, 17 William Street, Alexandra Free kids entertainment, goats, wool, working dogs, poultry, handcrafts, cooking and photography, dog obedience display, trade and market stalls W: www.alexandrashow.com (see ad page 48)
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SATURDAY, 29 OCTOBER ~ TAGGERTY 4 SEASONS MARKET Taggerty Village, 3 -19 Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty Hall, Taggerty Locally grown produce. Delicious wines, olive oils, fresh garlic in season, jams chutneys preserves and yummy fudge, art and craft. 9am-1pm E: taggertycommunityprogress@gmail.com W: www.taggertychat.org.au
Five decadent courses and local wines selected to match each course. W: www.holmesglenateildon.com.au (see ad page 1) E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au P: 03 5774 2631 FRIDAY 14 TO SUNDAY 16 ~ MARYSVILLE MUSIC WEEKEND Marysville Community Centre, 15 Falls Road Marysville Great line-up of musicians including Pierce Brothers, James Morrison Motown Experience and heaps more. (see ad page 61) E: info@marysvillejazzandblues.com W: marysvillemusicweekend.com SATURDAY 15 ~ FORRESTRY TRANSITION FORUM Time and location to be confirmed Local solutions for a fair forestry transition forum. (see ad page 30) E: kim.croxford@foe.org.au.com SATURDAY 22 ~ ALEXANDRA RACES ON COX PLATE DAY Alexandra Race Club, Ruoak Way, Alexandra Alexandra Race Club opens the Victorian Picnic Racing season on Cox Plate Day. (see ad page 48) W: country.racing.com/alexandra E: walsh145@me.com P: 0467413767 SATURDAY 22 ~ MANSFIELD STEINER SCHOOL OPEN DAY 91 Highett Street, Mansfield W: mansfieldsteiner.com.au P: 5779 1445 (see ad page 14) SATURDAY 22 ~ GREAT TARMAC RALLY 2022 Based out of Marysville Starting in Marysville, travelling through Cambarville and Cumberland Junction then the Reefton Spur. Sunday sees a new challenge with the field heading out via Buxton and Taggerty to tackle the Eildon-Jamieson Road. E: info@tarmacrally.com W: www.australiantarmacrally.com SATURDAY 22 & SUNDAY 23 ~ ALEXANDRA AND DISTRICT OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND Alexandra and District Enjoy expansive country gardens and clever town gardens. (see ad page 22) P: 03 5773 4323 E: info@alexandraopengardens.com.au W: alexandraopengardens.com.a SATURDAY 22 & SUNDAY 23 ~ FAWCETT HALL MARKET 655 Spring Creek Road, Fawcett Cafe, market and stalls (see ad page 26) Sandra P: 5772 3223 W: fawcetthall.org.au FRIDAY 25 TO TUESDAY 3 NOV ~ MARYSVILLE ART SHOW AND ARTSFEST MiRA, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville Local and interstate works. Artsfest: outdoor live music entertainment, films and workshops throughout the 5 day period. 10am-4pm (see ad page 58) P: 03 5963 4567 P: 0431 450 160 E: tag3779@gmail.com W: www.marysvilleartshow.com SATURDAY
SATURDAY 26 ~ FLOWERDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE OPEN DAY Flowerdale Community House, 36-42 Silver Creek Road, Flowerdale There will be stalls, a jumping castle, face painting and lots to look at and get involved in. Come along and bring the kids! 10am-2pm P: 03 5780 2664 P: 0431 762 256 E: coordinator@fchadmin.com.au
SATURDAY 26 ~ YEA SHOW Recreational Reserve, Snodgrass Street, Yea Cattle show, animal displays, crafts (see ad page 48) W: www.yeashow.org.au
SUNDAY 30 ~ SPRING FAIR Rotary Park, Alexandra Children’s amusements, market stalls, live music (see ad page 59) P: 0409 577 212 E: alexandraeventsltd@gmail.com
SATURDAY 8 ~ SPRING DEGUSTATION AT HOLMESGLEN Holmesglen at Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon 29 OCTOBER ~ OPERA AT THE PONDAGE Eildon Pondage Artists Breanna Stillman and Panayiota Kalatzis. Food, drinks and music from 5.30pm-9pm approx. Main event at 7pm P: 0417 053 109
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
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
64 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 AUTOMOTIVE Yea Mechanical Repairs 3 Grevillea Street Yea Phone Kel – Workshop 5797 2200 Mobile 0419 979 373 Servicing All Makes And Models • tyres • wheel alignments • computer diagnostics AIR CONDITIONING • Commercial, Industrial & Domestic Air Conditioning & Refrigeration • Programed Preventative Maintenance • Installations • Breakdown Service & Repairs • Free Quotes JUSTIN KAISER PIC: 43665 RTA: AU43398 P: 0438 572 376 E: northeair@outlook.com ANTENNA / TELEVISION SPECIALIST info@chris tv.com.au • Extra TV wall points • Data points & mesh WIFI • security systems • TV & FM radio antennas Sec Reg: 997 462 60S Fully Registered Fully Insured Fully ChristopherVaccinatedEdwardsinfo@christv.com.au• Extra TV wall points • Data points & mesh WIFI • CCTV security systems • TV & FM radio antennas Sec Reg: 997 462 60S Fully Registered Fully Insured Fully ChristopherVaccinatedEdwards REGULAR MARKETS A LEXANDRA 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 EILDON TWILIGHT MARKET 19 November 2022 • 17 December 2022 • 21 January 2023 • 25 February 2023 • 11 March 2023 • 8th April 2023 ~ 4pm-8pm The Eildon Pondage, Riverside Drive Eildon Local food and beverage trucks, local producers, quality local artisans, artists and creators. Live music showcasing local youth and artists. Family activities, pet friendly (dogs must be on a lead). Gold Coin Entry. Karine 0400 715 319 | karine.haslam@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. Alison 03 5780 1223 | Alron27@bigpond.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.
YEA RAILWAY MARKET 1st Saturday of month – Yea Railway Reserve, Station St Yea Fresh local produce, arts and crafts, children’s activities, playground and skate park. The market showcases local producers, growers and makers and is a community event with a gold coin donation entry - funds from entry are donated to local charities each month. 0427 722 624 | globalgemsandfinejewellery@gmail.com
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 taggertycommunityprogress@gmail.comcoffee.
Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 65 COMPUTER SERVICES Sales, HomeNetworkingRepairsService,andorOffice Mob: 0417 342 914 Email: support@ugcs.com.au WE COME TO YOU ELECTRICIAN INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL | DOMESTIC Based in Taggerty & covering Murrindindi Shire Gary: 0418 997 780 Marcus: 0434 100 518 REC: 8287 E: info@blackwoodelec.com.au AU: 30928 New Homes & Extensions Sheds Wired Maintenance / Breakdowns Safety Switches Phone / TV / Data Cabling Underground Power Split Systems Supplied & Installed Competitive Rates COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST • Two way and CB radio systems • GPS mobile navigation • Telemetry and wireless data links • Mobile phone car kits • installation • sales • service Phone 03 5772 1292 DOG GROOMING AUTOMOTIVE Boz Miljkovic Mechanic 61 DowneyAlexandraStreet Ph (03) 5772 3232 Alexandra Automotive Licensed Roadworthy Testing • General Car Servicing • Repairs & Tuning • Disc & Drum Machining • Front Ends & Suspension 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. Call Daniel on 0409 557 631 Builder Reg: DB-U38530www.millbuilt.com.au Built locally in the Yarra valley and transported all over Victoria. BUILDER
66 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 FARM CONTRACTING ES Hadfield Contracting 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 ELECTRICIANELECTRICIAN Grimshaw Electrics For all your electrical and communication requirements Peter Donald 0429 808 596 REC 16666 A/H 03 5773 2457 ELECTRICIAN • DOMESTIC • BREAKDOWNS • 4 X 4 TRENCHER • GENERATOR BACK-UP SYSTEMS FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS CONTACT JAY 0439 842 030 • COMMERCIAL • MAINTENANCE • SOLAR SYSTEMS • INDUSTRIAL • UNDERGROUNDS • GRID CONNECT • STANDALONE jay@williamselec.com.au ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS • Eco Smart Electrician • Domestic / Commercial • Undergrounds • Electrical Design • Cable Locations • Trenching • Solar Installations ~ grid connect, off grid, batteries Ph 0418 543 310 e: info@e-tec.net.au w: www.etecelectrical.com.au 12906NoRec FARM CONTRACTING For Service Please Call: 0429 020 619FORdtr61562@bigpond.net.auEQUIPMENTHIREHIRE 1.7T KangaExcavatorMiniSkid Steer Scissor Lift, Trencher TemporaryMaterialJackDemoAugersSawHammerHoistFencing Plus more to come 0429 394 166 SundaySaturdayMonday36info@ruralhire.com.auLamontStreet,Alexandra-Friday8am-4pm8am-12pmByAppointment We are a new hire business ~ owned and operated by Australian families based in Alexandra
Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 67 MOTOR TRIMMING / UPHOLSTERY HIGH QUALITY WORKMANSHIP OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE Trevor & Janine Young Ph 0408 789 653 1449 Killingworth Road, Molesworth • Car Upholstery • Household Upholstery • Motorbike Seats • Truck Seats • Boat Seats, Carpets & Covers • Ute Covers & Canopies HOSPITALITY SUPPLIES 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 www.mansfieldhospitalitysupplies.com.auAREAS 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 SHOP RETAILSHOP WHOLESALE a: 16 Hunter Road, Healesville 3777 p: 5962 2888 f: 5962 6088 e: ridglass@bigpond.com w: www.ridgelineglass.com.au specialising in all aspects of the flat glass trade glass replacement, shower screens, splashbacks, mirrors, wood heater glass GLASS PRODUCTS 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 OPENING HOURS Sept & Oct MON-FRI: 8am-4.15pm SAT: 9am-1pm SUN: Closed PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 9am-1pm OPENING HOURS Nov & Dec Open 7 days from Melbourne Cup Day (CLOSED Xmas, Boxing and New Years Days) • Showroom full of everything your boat needs for your day on the water. Spare Parts, Electrical Accessories, Mooring Ropes, Cleaning Products and much more FURNITURE & FENCINGFLOORINGON TRACK FENCING & CONSTRUCTION Call for a quote today 0400 495 131 E: artridge88@gmail.com • Rural/Farm Fencing • In Town Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Fence Clearing • Gateways • Driveways • 4 Tonne Bobcat Earthworks • Post Holes • Site Clearing • General Farm Maintenance • Slashing • Mulching FENCING ON TRACK FE NCING & CONSTRUCTION Call for a quote today 0400 495 131 E: artridge88@gmail.com • Rural/Farm Fencing • In Town Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Fence Clearing • Gateways • Driveways • 4 Tonne Bobcat Earthworks • Post Hold • Site Clearing • General Farm Maintenance • Slashing • Mulching
68 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 STOCK AND STATION AGENTS 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 ALEXANDRA OFFICE 6 Webster Street, Alexandra 3714 Ph 5772 4101 YEA OFFICE 4 Station Street, Yea 3717 Ph 5797 4100SIGN WRITING 0419 880 152 PORTABLE TOILETS ALEXANDRAalexandraportaloos@gmail.comPORTA-LOOS 0493 143 896 PAINTING / HOUSEBOAT MAINTENANCE SERVICES CORMAC PAINTING & Houseboat Maintenance 0488 183 cormacservices@outlook.com432 • House Interior & Exterior • Houseboats Interiors only • Sheds • Commercial • Shop Interior & Exterior within a 150km radius of Eildon! PLUMBER Your plumbing specialist Lic No 37388 • New Homes • Roofs & Gutters • Sewers & Septics • High Pressure Sewer Jetter • Drain Camera • Pipe & Cable Locator • Water Tanks • Solar HWS • Wood Heaters Excavators, post hole diggers, rock breaker, trencher & tip truck hire 0419 553 803 Ph/Fax 5772 tcplumbing@bigpond.com2991 POWER EQUIPMENT ALEXANDRA POWER EQUIPMENT 65 Downey Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 3381 MOWERS FIGHTINGFIREPUMPS HEDGE TRIMMERS
Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 69 VETERINARIAN SERVICES MOUNTAINShopVETRANGESCLINICHOURSSundayClosedMon,Tues,Wed9am-6pmThursday9am-7pmFriday9am-6pmSatruday9am-12pmDrKateMurrayBVSc578617771/31Whittlesea-KinglakeRoad,Kinglake3763 WELDING SERVICES mobile Contact: David Cooper Mobile: 0429 199 472 • Welding repairs • Construction of sheds • Tool boxes • Trailers • Cattle yards • Ute trays • Repairs of heavy machinery and attachments • Steel, Aluminium, Cast Iron no problem WINDSCREENS & GLASS Alexandra WINDSCREENS & GLASS • 24 hour service • House glazing Steve Heard Phone 5772 1994 31 Aitken Street A/H 5772 1184 Alexandra 3714 Mob 0427 577 839 TYRE SERVICES TOYO, KELLY, KUMHO, COOPER & MAXXIS • Wheel Alignments & Wheel Balancing • On-site Service for Tractor / Earthmoving Puncture Repairs • Vehicle Servicing and Repairs – VACC Accredited • Licensed Roadworthy Vehicle Tester • Supercharge Batteries 42A Aitken Street, Alexandra Phone (03) 5772 3456 Fax (03) 5772 2567 TREE SERVICES 5778 9603 JASON 0413 671 066 • Insured Reliable • • Experienced Competitive • TOWING & SALVAGE For RACV roadside service phone 131 111 2 CENTRE AVENUE • EILDON • VICTORIA
70 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 BUTCHERS Alexandra Quality Meats 5772 1151 Thornton Butchers & Deli 5773 2224 Yarck Meat &yarckmeatandproduce.comProduce CARAVAN PARKS Alexandra Showgrounds Caravan Park 0417 179 313 Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park Taggerty 5774 7263 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 Mar ysville Holiday Park 5963 3247 Park Life, Alexandra 0402 898 476 Riverbend Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Snobs Creek Holiday Park 5774 2903 Yea Riverside Caravan Park Yea 5797 2972 CLOCKSMITH Patrick O’Neill 0413 223 730 CLOTHING / SHOE SHOPS Alexandra Apparel 5772 1254 Alexandra Sportspower 5772 1719 Country Touch, Marysville 5963 3753 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park Eildon 5774 2585 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 COMMUNICATIONS Weeks Radio, Alexandra 5772 1292 COMPUTERS Upper Goulburn Computer0417Services342 914 DENTAL CLINICS Alexandra Dental Clinic 5772 1073 DOG GROOMING In The Pink, Taggerty 5774 7242 EATERIES / BAKERIES / RESTAURANTS 501 Cafe Bar & Grill Jerusalem Creek 5774 2585 Alexandra Bakery & Cafe 5772 2272 Burnsies, Alexandra 5772 2693 Dindi Naturals Cafe, Yarck 5773 4349 Eildon Bakery & Cafe, Eildon 5774 2362 Elevation 423, Marysville 0455 046 623 El Largo, Eildon 0472 593 367 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Grant Street Grocer Alexandra 5772 1526 Kazza’s Diner, Alexandra 5772 2322 Keppel Cafe, Marysville 5797 2513 Killingworth Hill Cafe & Whisky Bar Yea 0455 266 888 Ros Ritchie Wines Mansfield 0444 588 276 Saladin Lodge, Narbethong0429 699 969 Secret Thai, Alexandra 0478 113 945 Snobs Creek Bar & Grill 5774 2903 Tallarook General Store & Cafe Tallarook 5792 1687 The Provender Country BakehouseYea5797 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 Alexandra 0418 543 310 Grimshaw Electrics Thornton 0429 808 596 J Williams Electrical Alexandra 0439 842 030 EQUIPMENT HIRE Rural Equipment Hire, Alexandra0429394 166 FARM CONTRACTING ES Hadfield Contracting 0429 931 127 FHN Black Angus 0429 020 619 FARM EQUIPMENT Elders, Yea 5797 4100 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Nutrien Ag Alexandra 5772 2444 Yea 5797 2799 Yea Machinery 9730 1988 FENCING On Track Fencing & Construction0400495 131 FISHING SUPPLIES Eildon Bait & Tackle 5774 2712 Jerusalem Creek Bait & Tackle Eildon 5774 2585 Maroondah Outdoor Equipment Buxton 5774 7292 Snobs Creek Bar & Grill 5774 2903 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 Slocum Floorcoverings 9439 6066 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 w ww.monkeytaildesign.com Marian Rennie Gallery, Acheron0412 109 129 MIRA Marysville 5963 4567 Rustic AlexandraSimplicity 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 2903 Taggerty General Store 5774 7201 Tallarook General Store & Cafe Tallarook 5792 1687 GIFT SHOP / CLOTHING / ANTIQUES Goody’s AlexandraDiscounts, 0438 702 982 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Flori e Casa, Yea 0412 322 419 Lit & Beyond, Marysville 0422 239 754 Nice, Yea 0413 489 196 Redgate Bazaar, Alexandra0407 683 712 Rustic Simplicity, Alexandra0419 517 045 The Alpaca Yarn Lady, Alexandra0427879 998 Waxy Aroma, waxyaromacandles.mybigcommerce.comAlexandra GLASS PRODUCTS Alexandra Windscreens & Glass Alexandra 0427 577 839 Ridgeline Glass & Glazing Healesville 5962 2888 GRAPHIC DESIGN Ann Friedel Publishing 0418 556 107 HARDWARE / TIMBER STORES Yenckens Alexandra 5772 2188 Mansfield 5775 2511 Yea 5797 2290 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park Eildon 5774 2585 HEALTH / BEAUTY / WELLBEING Alexandra Community Pharmacy Beauty Room 5772 2153 Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 Jessica’s Sheer Beauty Alexandra 5772 3322 Terry White Chemmart, Eildon5774 2626 White Lotus Day Spa, Narbethong5963 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 Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230 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 2903 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 LIVESTOCK SALES Riddellvue Angus Stud 0418 367 209 LOCAL PRODUCE Alexandra Quality Meats 5772 1151 Buxton Trout Farm 5774 7370 Dindi Bee Supplies, Alexandra0409 908 857 Grant Street Grocer Alexandra 5772 1526 Thornton Butcher & Deli 5773 2224 Yarck Meat &yarckmeatandproduce.comProduce MARINE SERVICES Eildon Outboard Service Eildon 5774 2132 MACHINERY SALES Alexandra Motorcycles Alexandra 5772 1045 Yea Automotive Service Centre5797 2562 Yea Machinery 9730 1988 Lake Eildon Marina Jerusalem Ck, Eildon 5774 2022 MOTORCYCLES Alexandra Motorcycles Alexandra 5772 1045 MOWERS Alexandra Motorcycles Alexandra 5772 1045 Maroondah Outdoor Equipment Buxton 5774 7292 Yea Machinery 9730 1988 Yea Mowers & Power Equipment9069 3368 MOTOR TRIMMING T&J Trimming 0408 789 653 NEWSAGENCIES Alexandra Newsagency 5772 1025 NURSERIES / GARDEN CENTRES / SUPPLIES Alexandra Garden Nursery 5772 2335 Bedrock Garden Supplies Alexandra 5772 1911 Fern Acres, Kinglake West 5786 5031 Garden Centre, Yea 5797 2933 Goulburn Valley Nurseries,0417Alexandra907278 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 Pony Parties 0417 330 948 PHARMACIES Alexandra Pharmacy 5772 2153 Terry White Chemmart, Eildon5774 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 ACCOMMODATION Alexandra Tourist Park Alexandra 5772 1222 Alpino MarysvilleApartments 0408 103 481 Amelina MarysvilleCottages 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 Dalr ymples, Marysville 5963 3416 Eildon Lake Motel, Eildon 5774 2800 Eildon Pondage Holiday Park1800 651 691 Elite MarysvilleStays / Taggerty 0413 795 283 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Glenfield Cottage B/B Yarck 5773 4304 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Lake Eildon 5774 2585 Riverbend Holiday Park Thornton 5773 2305 Royal Mail Hotel, Yea 5797 2515 Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton 5773 2251 Saladin Lodge, Narbethong0429 699 969 Snobs Creek Holiday Park 5774 2903 Taylor Bay Country Club Taylor Bay 0497 889 353 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 Chris’s TV 0405 554 915 APPLIANCE STORE Chookies Alexandra 5772 2152 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Alexandra Automotive 5772 3232 Alexandra Tyrepower 5772 3456 Eildon Auto Repairs & Towing5774 2727 Eildon Auto Spares, Eildon 5774 2712 Yea Automotive Service Centre5797 2562 Yea Mechanical Repairs 5797 2200 BANKS Bendigo Bank, Kinglake 5786 1656 BEE SUPPLIES Dindi Bee Supplies, Alexandra0409 908 857 BOAT HIRE Lakeview Boat Hire Eildon 0488 051 721 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Eildon 5774 2585 BOOK SHOPS Books at Yarck, Yarck 0400 418 139 Goulburn River Books Alexandra 5772 2935 BREWERIES Bonfire Station Brewing Co,0423Taggerty457072 BUILDERS MillBuilt 0409 557 631 Swenrick, Buxtonwww.swenrick.com.au
Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2022 – 71 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 / FUEL SUPPLIES Endeavour Alexandra 5772 1227 Endeavour Yea 5797 2008 Endeavour Fuel Deliveries 9781 7100 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park On-water fuel barge Eildon 5774 2585 Shell Buxton, Buxton 5774 7171 Simpson & Sons P/L Alexandra 5772 1205 Simpsons Fuel Eildon 5774 2220 SIGNWRITING Alexandra Signs 0419 880 152 STOCK AND STATION AGENTS Elders Alexandra 5772 1052 Yea5797 2037 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 TRACTOR SALES Yea Machinery 9730 1988 TREE SERVICES Eastern Tree Management 0488 990 393 Global Tree Solutions 0439 721 943 High Country Tree Services0438 751 932 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 T V SERVICES Chris’s TV 0405 554 915 T YRES Alexandra Tyrepower 5772 3456 UPHOLSTERY T&J Trimming 0408 789 653 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Alexandra 5772 1100 / 1800 652 298 Eildon 5774 2805 Mar ysville 5963 4567 Yea 5797 2663 VETERINARIAN Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic Kinglake 5786 1777 WATER SUPPLIES H2O Fresh Drinking Water 0418 362 968 WELDING SERVICES Buffalo Built 0429 199 472 WINES/BREWS Bonfire Station Farmstay &0423Microbrewery457072 Little River Wines, Taggerty 5774 7644 Ros Ritchie Wines,Mansfield0444 588 276 Sedona Estate, Murrindindi 9730 2883 WINDSCREENS Alexandra Windscreens & Glass Alexandra 0427 577 839 ZOO Mansfield Zoo, Mansfield 5777 3576 IN EMERGENCYAN PoliceEMERGENCY000CALLSERVICES..........................................................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 WildlifeEnergyRACV....................................................................131111Australia133466Victoria1300094535 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 & KindergartenDistrict 5772 1387 Alexandra Playgroup 5772 2344 Eildon Kindergarten 5774 2041 Flowerdale Kindergarten 5780 2816 Kinglake Playgroup .................................. 5786 1301 Kinglake Children’sRangesCentre....................................... 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 FlowerdaleCommunity House 5780 2664 NeighbourhoodKinglake 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 Alexandra......................................................www.admcc.com.auClubQuilters57721897BuxtonCraftActivities57747291Eildon&DistrictWoodworkingGuild/AlexandraCommunityShed.................................alexandrawoodies@gmail.comEildonArtGroup57732306MurrindindiHistoricVehicleReg0467051600RedgateClassicMotorcycleClub0433291495UpperGoulburnFieldNaturalists.......57721189YeaCameraClub57973228YeaFilmSociety57972480 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 P: 03 5772 1026 M: 0418 556 107 E: publishing@friedel.net.auANDPRINTINGSERVICES
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Stock your basket with fresh seasonal produce from one of our local IndulgemarketsinaHigh Tea at one of our historic country estates or pubs Enjoy the excitement of our country picnic races Head out of the city for a scenic Sunday drive or weekend camping trip with friends and family Get the kids off their screens and out to one of our fantastic bush Springplaygroundsisthe perfect time to take in the wonder of our waterfallsflowing beautifully after abundant winter rainfall
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Discover dindi in spring Magical, misty mornings and fresh, spring days provide the perfect setting to discover Murrindindi Shire's spectacular landscapes, natural attractions and historic townships.Ifyouenjoy fern walks and majestic waterfalls, cycling and fishing, local history, fine food and wine, cosy getaways or a relaxing camping holiday, Murrindindi Shire has it all.
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Visit one of our spectacular open gardens and check out the Yea Garden Expo Top things to see and do in Murrindindi Shire this spring Marysville, Kinglake Ranges Eildon, Yea, Alexandra Whether you're a first time visitor or a Murrindindi local, now is the perfect time to plan your spring Dindi getaway or 'staycation'from a romantic weekend away to a family camping trip in the bush.
