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Above: Samantha Davey’s ‘Mushroom Shack of Joy’, the heart of Caveat Mushrooms. Left: Pink oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus djamor), a tropical mushroom that Samantha grows during the warmer months.

By Emily Friedel

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hen nurse and self-confessed brown thumb Samantha Davey bought five little truffleinoculated trees, people laughed at her.

Samantha, who admits she can kill a cactus, wasn’t sure how it was going to go either.

But two years after planting those truffle trees in her backyard, she has harvested her first black Périgord truffle and grown hundreds of kilos of oyster mushrooms.

Samantha has discarded her reputation as a terrible gardener and is now recognised by strangers in the street as ‘The Mushroom Lady’.

The truffle tree purchase came about after Samantha bought a little hilltop property in Caveat and wanted to spend as much time as possible at home with her children, so she was searching for an alternative to her nursing career.

“I just wanted the kids to have the same thing I had growing up – I wanted them to have the room. It’s so peaceful up here; there’s no other place I really want to go,” Samantha says.

Above: Samantha Davey holding a block of sugar cane mulch growing turkey tail mushrooms (Trametes veriscolor), one of the medicinal mushroom species she is experimenting with.

Right: A close-up of the underside of a turkey tail mushroom.

Samantha’s foray into fungi continues to raise the eyebrows of those around her, even after she got over the first major hurdle of not killing her young truffle trees. On a bitterly cold day last winter, Samantha’s search for the tiny cracks in the earth around a truffle tree that signal a fruiting body is forming was a source of amusement for some.

“My neighbour said to me, I drove past and I couldn’t work out what you were doing, ‘I thought you were praying’.”

Spurred on by others’ good-humoured ribbing and taking the discovery of her first truffle as a sign, Samantha is going to stick with her rapidly growing mushroom obsession.

And, much to her surprise, she appears to have a magic touch when it comes to cultivating gourmet mushies.

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Left: White oyster mushrooms with some other home-grown goodies at the Caveat Mushrooms stall at Yarck Market.

Above: Immature lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus), another medicinal mushroom Samantha is experimenting with – it’s also considered one of the best-tasting gourmet mushrooms available.

Getting bored waiting for her truffle trees to mature (which usually takes between five and ten years), Samantha started Googling to find something truffle-related that she could try and happened upon information about growing pearl oyster mushrooms.

to three different restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula, and they all took them.”

sweetness of the sugar cane mulch. I don’t want to grow heaps of them; I just want to grow really good ones,” she says.

Samantha grows her oyster mushrooms in a small, ramshackle shed on her property, hanging the bags from a makeshift web of bungee cord.

“I thought, I’ll have a go at that. If I do something, I don’t just do it by a little bit, so I did 150 bags of these blue pearl oyster mushrooms, and they went off. I was shocked because they were growing like mental,” she says.

“My mushroom shack of joy is what I like to call it,” she says with a grin.

Over the cooler months, Samantha grows blue and white oyster mushrooms, then switches to pink and yellow varieties over the warmer months.

Each bag yielded between 2.5 and 5 kilos of mushrooms, so Samantha found herself with a bumper crop and no idea what to do with it.

“I don’t even know why they grew so well because I’m not a gardener, but I just thought, ‘I’ve got to get rid of all these mushrooms’. We’re from Moorooduc, and I was living there at the time, so I’d just come up on the weekend and cut these mushrooms and take them back with me. I took them 12 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19

She credits her low-tech set-up, small batch production, her growing medium, and Caveat’s pristine springfed bore water for the superb quality of mushroom she’s able to produce.

“Heaps of people have the big, fancy set-up, but it’s like having a hydroponic tomato: it looks great, but it doesn’t taste like nature because it was grown in such a sterile environment. I grow mine seasonally, I don’t temperature control the shed, so whatever the temperature is up here, that’s what I’m going to grow in. And I use sugar cane mulch, most people get straw, and I think this is what made the difference with the taste, the

Recently, she has also started experimenting with other species of edible and medicinal mushrooms, including lion’s mane, turkey tail, and wood ear.

Samantha now sells her mushrooms through YEAya’s Fresh Produce in Yea and at some local markets. She says local demand for them far exceeds what her tiny one-woman operation can produce.

So it seems that the notorious brownthumb turned mushroom farmer is having the last laugh.

For more information you can contact Samantha on 0474 303 233 or samanthadavey27@icloud.com and find her on Instagram @caveatmushrooms

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Above: Bradley Irvine, who spends Thursdays learning on the farm rather than at school, with two of his bottle-raised baby goats.

Right: Bradley with his billy goat Spot at the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show, where Bradley took five of his goats and spent much of his time walking through crowds and introducing them to showgoers.

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pot the billy goat is like a faithful dog to 12-year-old Bradley Irvine. It’s not unusual for Spot to jump into the car to sit on Bradley’s lap and hitch a ride to a local football match, where he follows at Bradley’s heels and dispels the myth that all billy goats are aggressive head-butters.

Spot is just one in a herd of more than 120 Boer goats that Bradley owns and runs on the family farm in Acheron, Belle Ridge.

These goats are not only cherished animals that Bradley spends hours with every day, but they are also an indispensible part of his education.

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When Bradley goes to check on his herd of more than 120 goats, they rush out to greet him as though he were one of their own.

Bradley has severe dyslexia, which makes reading and writing very difficult for him and prevents him from thriving in a formal school setting.

“School is pretty boring, I don’t have much love for it,” Bradley says.

But with the support of Alexandra Secondary College, Bradley takes every Thursday off school to learn about various aspects of farming, which he hopes to turn into a career one day. And working with his herd of meat goats provides invaluable lessons in everything from mathematics to Mendelian genetics.

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quite unpredictable – you might get a dry patch and then another patch that’s much wetter close by,” he says.

“I’m trialling some breeding with the red Kalahari goats to try to get some reds and browns in the coat colours, because it’s a bit of a niche, and I reckon they look quite nice. I just wanted to have a bit of fun with it, a bit of a side project.”

A deep love for his animals and concern for their wellbeing has even led to some opportunities to practice first aid skills in genuine medical emergencies.

“I’ve brought baby kids back from the dead by performing CPR,” Bradley says.

Of course, managing the herd is teaching Bradley all about animal husbandry, for

which he appears to have a gift. Despite the meat goat industry being in its infancy in Australia, and goats having significantly different needs than more commonly kept livestock, Bradley has managed to build the herd from just three goats to what it is today in a matter of three years. His diligence and passion are undoubtedly large contributors to his success.

“When babies are getting born, every morning before school I’ll come out, and I’ll check on them, and when I get home from school I’ll check on them again.”

Along with being direct contributors to Bradley’s education, the goats provide inspiration and motivation to get through his assigned schoolwork.

“I have pictures of them [the

goats] all over my school books,” he says, with mother Christina adding that the more he struggles with a subject, the more goat photos it has (his English book has a lot of goats on it).

The goats have also opened doors to extracurricular activities that Bradley might not have pursued otherwise.

In 2017, Bradley started the meat goat section at the Alexandra Show, with sponsorship from clothing brand RB Sellars, and in 2018, he took five of his prized Boers, including Spot, to the Royal Melbourne Show.

Bradley spent eleven days at the Show with his goats on display or walking them through crowds for showgoers to meet them.

“Many children and adults had never seen a goat let alone touched one,” Bradley

Bradley with one of his female Boer goats, who quite happily lets him pick her up. “We’ve put the time and effort into making them friendly,” Bradley says. says. “I hope I’ve been able to show, teach, and inform Melbourne people about our way of life in the country, which I would never give up for city life.”

allowed him to switch from student to teacher at times.

Last spring, he took a local Landcare group on a tour of the farm and shared some of his expertise with them.

Bradley’s experiences overseeing his meat goat operation and the knowledge he has gained through his Thursdays spent exploring the practical aspects of farming have

“I had to do speeches, it was about the goats mainly, then we led off into the cattle, and then we were talking about erosion control and seed banks and minerals.”

conventional pet to take to the footy, and he is certainly not a conventional teacher, it seems that he and his goat pals are perfectly qualified to facilitate the education of a boy who isn’t suited to traditional schooling.

Possessing the skills to present to a group of adults and effectively communicating what he has learned through his agricultural activities are a sure sign that the unique, school-supported program Bradley is undertaking is doing its job: keeping him engaged in his education.

For more information, you can get in touch with Bradley through Christina on 0408 179 104 or email dj.cb. irvine@gmail.com

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Ashlea Heffernan from Alexandra Fruit & Vegetables with some of the alternatives to single-use plastic bags: reusable net and fabric bags. Ashlea says they also have compostable Bio Bags available, a more environmentally friendly version of single-use carry bags, available for a small fee while customers are getting ready for the lightweight plastic bag ban that will be in effect by the end of 2019.

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he Victorian Government is set to roll out a ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags by the end of 2019.

This means that the singleuse plastic bags commonly given away at supermarket checkouts will no longer be available.

While there is little dispute over the negative environmental impacts of single-use plastic bags – everything from harming wildlife to the greenhouse gases resulting from their

production – the new legislation will take some getting used to for many people.

Did you know that each Australian uses approximately 200 plastic shopping bags per year?

But Ashlea Heffernan from Alexandra Fruit & Vegetables says that once you form new habits, shopping without single-use plastic bags is easy and rewarding, and she has some handy tips for switching to more environmentally friendly options.

Bags made from recycled fabric are an even more ecofriendly choice, so if you can get your hands on a locallymade Boomerang Bag, they’re an excellent option.

Boxes Most grocery stores and supermarkets have piles of unwanted boxes and Styrofoam containers out the back, and these are terrific for carrying your shopping, especially if you have a large amount. It’s not always obvious that boxes are available, so you may have to ask, but more often than not shops will gladly give you one because it saves them having to dispose of them.

Ashlea says Alexandra Fruit & Vegetables usually has plenty of boxes floating around and customers are always welcome to use them.

Paper Bags While the small, plastic ‘barrier bags’ used for fruits and vegetables will be exempt from the ban, there are still better alternatives, such as paper bags.

Alexandra Fruit & Vegetables has many options available for plastic bag free shopping, and Ashlea also recommends checking out floraandfauna.com.au for more environmentally friendly shopping helpers.

Fabric and mesh bags Reusable fabric and mesh bags are one of the best alternatives to lightweight plastic bags because they are durable (the more you use them, the more you offset the greenhouse gases produced from their manufacture) and easily washable, which is important for food safety according to the Food Safety Information Council (FSIC).

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“The mesh bags we get in have been so popular, and to clean them you can just rinse them and they’re dry within a couple of hours,” Ashlea says.

The FSIC notes that you should be mindful of where you place your mesh bags if they contain fruit and veggies that won’t be cooked – avoid surfaces that may harbour unwanted contaminants.

“We have paper bags available, and people seem to bring them back and reuse them too, especially the tough ones,” Ashlea says.

When they’re no longer suitable for shopping, paper bags can be composted or used to start wood fires in winter.

Reusable Plastic Containers Having easily washable, watertight containers for buying meat, poultry, and seafood is vital for food hygiene according to the FSIC. Keeping separate containers especially for buying and storing these items is an easy fix, and cuts down on having to transfer these goods to other

containers when you get home.

“Even going to the butcher now, I take my own containers. I bought specific ones for meat, and I just keep reusing them. It’s great because you don’t have that disgusting bag to fling away into the rubbish after using meat,” Ashlea says.

Jars In stores where bulk foods are available, bringing in your own jars is a great option and again saves you having to transfer food items to a different container when you get home.

Recycling jars for your food shopping adds an extra layer of eco-friendliness, and Ashlea says Alexandra Fruit & Vegetables is more than happy to facilitate this process and provide clean, recycled jars for anyone who wants to use them.

“People can bring in jars if they like, and we sterilise them to use for the bulk food,” she says.

Making the Change Even though it may seem like a big change for some of us, shopping without single-use plastic bags is very doable with a few small steps, Ashlea says.

“If you can, get your few little necessities like your net bag or your reusable bag, and try and get yourself into that routine. I try to put my bags at the front door, and then I don’t really have an excuse not to use them because they’re there, and if I wash a jar out, I’ll put it in that bag ready to use.”

For more tips from Ashlea, go to the Alexandra Fruit & Vegetables Facebook Page, just search for @ alexandrafruitandveg

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The spotted-tailed quoll, mainland Australia’s largest marsupial carnivore, is an endangered species in Victoria. The Australian Quoll Conservancy began a project in 2018 to survey Victorian forests for quolls, with motion-activated cameras being set up in Toolangi and Kinglake in the hope of confirming anecdotal evidence of their presence in those areas. Photos courtesy WildCAM

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By Emily Friedel

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he spotted-tailed quoll (Dasyurus maculatus) may not be as wellknown as its cousin the Tassie devil, but it is an equally fierce predator.

Armed with formidable teeth, powerful jaws, and incredibly sharp claws, a spotted-tailed quoll, which is about the size of a domestic cat, can happily take down and consume an adult male brushtail possum. There

are even records of them attacking prey much larger than themselves, such as wallabies.

A female quoll in her den.

Australian Quoll Conservancy President Alberto Vale says that finding a female in the Victorian survey project is the ‘holy grail’ because it’s a sign there is a breeding colony in the area.

Photo courtesy WildCAM Australia ®

But just like the Tassie devil, being a fearsome hunter isn’t enough to stop the species having to fight for survival, and Victoria’s spottedtailed quolls are listed as endangered.

A recent push for conservation of this species in Victoria has come in the form of a three-year surveying project run Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19 – 23

According to quoll specialist James Dawson, habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to the species. “It’s pretty clear that historically, loss of habitat from land clearing is the highest reason for the decline of quolls,” he says. Photo courtesy WildCAM Australia ® by the Australian Quoll Conservancy (AQC). The project, which started in June 2018, involves motionactivated cameras with quoll-attracting lures and has so far covered over 100 square kilometres of historical and plausible quoll habitat in Victoria.

National Park and Toolangi State Forest in the hope they will confirm anecdotal evidence of the presence of spotted-tailed quolls in the Murrindindi Shire area, and those involved in the project are optimistic about the chances of capturing images of them.

Some of the cameras are secured to trees in Kinglake

“We’re confident that we’re going to find them,” says

Alberto Vale, president of the AQC, who flew down to Victoria from Cairns in September to assist volunteers with checking and setting up cameras.

Chris Cobern, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network Coordinator and local volunteer doing fieldwork for the survey, is also quietly confident that the project will provide proof of spottedtailed quolls living in our area.

In 2018, Chris received two independent reports from Kinglake residents who believe they have heard quoll calls on and off for the past five or six years, and he knows of a potential sighting in Toolangi earlier this year.

“There was a bloke doing fox control for a farmer in Toolangi, setting up traps for foxes, and he was pretty sure he actually saw a quoll.”

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“It’s not just wishful thinking, I think it’s all starting to add up that they’re around, so hopefully over the next three years with this project, we might get that hard evidence that we’re looking for.”

According to quoll specialist James Dawson from the

NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, even though quolls are “pound-for-pound a pretty tough beast”, they tend to avoid humans whenever possible, making them quite cryptic creatures.

However using cameras with lures is a good way of finding them.

“You stand a pretty high chance of picking quolls up if they’re around using that method,” he says.

This provides further hope that the Victorian survey project will substantiate reports of spotted-tailed quolls in Kinglake and Toolangi. But Alberto says the project is about more than snapping a shot of a curious quoll: it’s about establishing the location of breeding colonies to protect and manage them.

“For us, it’s not just finding one animal. We know that a male quoll travels long distances, we had one up here in Far North Queensland travelling 20 kilometres, so a male could be just passing through an area. Our interest is in colonies, so once we find a female, we know that we’ve got a colony.”

The AQC has developed a protocol for setting up cameras and lures to entice quolls to stand on their hind legs and show their bellies to the camera. And a glimpse of a quoll tummy can reveal a lot.

“We’ve got systems now where if an animal comes on the camera it will tell us immediately whether it’s a male or female, pregnant or not, by just showing its underside,” Alberto says.

While the AQC’s project is focused solely on surveying spotted-tailed quolls in Victoria, finding and conserving these animals has implications beyond just one species.

“Quolls eat a range of things from brushtail possums to small potoroos and bandicoots and other small mammals, to rats and antechinus, birds and lizards,

Australian Quoll Conservancy Presiden Alberto Vale (Right) and project volunteer Chris Cobern checking motion-activated cameras in Kinglake National Park.

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A quoll’s spots are unique and can be used for identification without having to catch or tag animals. “The spots don’t lie; each quoll is totally individual – it’s like your fingerprints,” Alberto says. and everything down to the odd invertebrate. And in doing so, they regulate the populations of other species, particularly the key prey species that they’re targeting in any one area,” James says.

heaps of rats, and rats are the prey for spotted-tailed quolls. So if you take the quolls out, more and more rats are available, and fewer seeds will germinate, for example,” Alberto says.

Spotted-tailed quolls may also provide a natural means of helping to control introduced pest animals, which has a flow-on effect to other parts of the native ecosystem.

“I did a study in southern Kosciuszko National Park after the extensive bushfires of 2003. The possum populations copped a real hit, but rabbits were less affected by the fires and, with their ability to breed quickly, came back very well after the fires. The quolls in

“In the rainforests of Far North Queensland, we’ve got

the area switched over from the possums to really start targeting the rabbits, and I’m sure the rabbit populations would have gotten much higher in a shorter space of time if the quolls weren’t around,” James says.

So along with locating and monitoring quoll colonies in Victoria, the AQC hopes this project will raise awareness about spotted-tailed quolls and their bigger-picture value.

Alberto says that elevating

quolls, and their plight, in the public consciousness is especially important, so they don’t go the way of one of their most famous relatives.

“We want people to remember that we lost the thylacine, let’s not have the same thing happen with spotted-tailed quoll.”

For more information on the AQC project, quolls in general, or to make a donation to support their conservation efforts, go to quolls.org.au or find their Facebook page @ quolls.org.au

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Female powerful owl.

Photo courtesy Parks Victoria

Kinglake National Park a decade after Black Saturday.

While there are still some signs of the devastating bushfires, the forest has changed immensely in the last ten years, and a level of stability has returned to the ecosystem.

Kinglake National Park just after the 2009 fires. Photo courtesy Parks Victoria.

By Emily Friedel

F

ebruary 7 marks the 10th anniversary of Black Saturday, which is often labelled the worst natural disaster in Australia’s history and devastated more than a million acres of land.

But the reestablishment of powerful owls in the Kinglake area after almost a decade is a testament to nature’s resilience and heralds a new phase in the regeneration process.

Victoria Parks Ranger Tony Fitzgerald, who has worked at Kinglake National Park for more than twenty years, witnessed first-hand the cycle of fire, aftermath, and recovery.

“After the fires, the familiar landscape was so altered.

The visual landscape, the forest, was totally blackened and also the sound – there

was that silence after a fire when there are no birds. The reaction is quite bodily; it’s not just sight and hearing, it affects your whole body when you walk through a forest that’s smouldering,” Tony says.

Among the birds that went silent were the powerful owls. Powerful owls are the largest species of owl in Australia – they’re top-order predators of the nocturnal forest environment – and have a distinctive call, so their absence was noticeable.

“You actually hear powerful owls more than you see them. People are familiar with the boobook owl, and the powerful owl’s call is kind of similar to that but slower and deeper. It booms out, two calls like the boobook, but if there’s one in a valley a kilometre away, chances are,

you’ll hear it. But after the fires they went quiet,” Tony says.

Danny Rogers, a waterbird specialist at Arthur Rylah Institute of Environmental Research and co-author of The Australian Bird Guide, lived not far from Kinglake at the time of the fires. He had been tracking a breeding pair of powerful owls for decades, taking notes of their nest-sites and offspring, so their disappearance in the wake of the fires was particularly apparent.

habitat demolished by the blaze, but their food supply was also cut off, making an immediate return to the area impossible.

“It’s generally held that they would fly away from a fire, and, of course, some would have died, but the main thing is that after the fires, the habitat wasn’t there to support them. Basically, if there are no possums and no gliders, you won’t get owls, because that’s what they feed on mainly,” Tony says.

“They were knocked out by the bushfires.”

Gradually, in the years after the fires, the forest has rebuilt a habitat in which powerful owls can survive, which is no mean feat given that each pair of owls can require many hectares of forest with small to mediumsized marsupials to sustain them.

Not only was the owls’

“The forest is an ever-

“It would have been in the late 80s when I first found their nest, and they were just steadily there that whole time. They used to be a very vocal part of the night there,” he says.

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A powerful owl chick. The powerful owl lives up to its name according to Victoria Parks Ranger Tony Fitzgerald: “I’ve maybe seen them up close a number of times that could be counted on two hands over the past twenty years. They’re very majestic, and they’re powerful like the name suggests – their talons are almost the size of a human hand.” Photo courtesy Parks Victoria. changing system; it’s not just this fixed thing that gets burnt and is completely wrecked, it’s been doing this cycle for a long time. A big fire resets it to zero, and it creates this regenerating cycle again. So over the last ten years, there have been different stages, and each stage recreates a type of habitat post-fire,” Tony says.

“There are the initial epicormic lignotubers (the shoots from the eucalypts).

Then the grasses blow in and get reestablished, and all the mosses. Then, once all the grasses have flowered and set seed, all the rodents that eat those grasses come in, like the bandicoots and antechinus (the marsupial mice). And once they’re in, the little boobook owls that feed on the rodents come in.

So it’s just this progression of reestablishing the habitat and the animals that do well in those habitats.”

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powerful owls can once again make Kinglake their home has been an ongoing process.

A wildlife study by Arthur Rylah Institute in 2012 surveyed several sites in Kinglake National Park, with powerful owl calls being recorded at only one, and Danny’s first note of a powerful owl call in the area of Kinglake where he’d lived was in 2015.

“I just heard one individual call for a few minutes, but I didn’t have time to check it out very carefully – it could have been a bird just passing through, or it could have been a bird setting up a territory.”

As for Tony, his first encounter with a powerful owl after Black Saturday was in March of 2017, but he was left with no doubt that they were back.

“I was out in the National Park, not far from Kinglake

West, with a volunteer, and we went over a bridge to have a look to see how much water was flowing, and there was a powerful owl bathing – having a bird bath. It was really heartening.”

Since then, there have been several other reports of the presence of powerful owls around the Kinglake area.

“We’re not back up to prefire levels yet, but I reckon we might be about halfway there. I can think of about three or four valleys that I can go to and have a pretty fair chance of hearing one right now,” Tony says.

Creatures at the top of the food chain, such as powerful owls, are among the last forest inhabitants to come back after ecological resetting that happens with bushfire, and their return is a sign that the forest has reached a healthy and relatively stable state.

“These apex predators are

a little bit like the icing on the cake. Once they’re in place, the system has a bit of robustness about it,” Tony says.

Now that the land has largely healed itself, and one of the final pieces of the ecosystem is back in place with the return of powerful owls, Tony’s advice is to make the most of this stage of the forest’s perpetual cycle and experience those sounds – those signs of life – that were lost immediately after the fires.

“I encourage people to get out and see for themselves, enjoy it, and sometimes it’s good to be quiet – just ten minutes of quiet can be useful, if you’re quiet enough, the forest will come out to meet you.”

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upsurge in the availability of the indigenous citrus varieties with the native finger lime leading the way.

It produces thumb-shaped fruits that release a tangy flesh that is sometimes referred to as ‘citrus caviar’ because of its spherical shape.

There are a number of

The growing requirements of the native finger lime are similar to those of the more tender types of exotic citrus. In the southern states the native finger lime will certainly need protection from frost.

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The rodeo program includes bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. And some youngsters will showcase their riding skills (on appropriately sized steeds) in the junior bareback and barrel racing events and new this year is a local steer ride.

Enjoy the music from Smokin O’briens, carnival rides, bucking bull, food of every description and bar facilities – a great family night out. See ad page 38.

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Both human and animal competitors are highly trained and, on top of that, the rodeo livestock is selectively bred for bucking (supplied by Gary McPhee Rodeo Co) – with both sides armed with ample

Action from last year’s pro rodeo held in Alexandra. Photos courtesy David Ethall.

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Start and end your rail trail experience at the Timber Tramway. Train rides, kids’ activities and refreshments.

Station Street, Alexandra Open 2nd & 4th Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm Group bookings welcome.

Alexandra Market 2nd Saturday of each month.

Ph 0427 509 988 www.alexandratramway.org.au

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

Alexandra Motor Inn

Waverley Historic Guest House Bed and Breakfast

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

76 Downey Street (Maroondah Hwy) Ph 03 5772 2077 alexmotorinn001@bigpond.com.au www.alexandramotorinn.com.au 16 comfortable units, including family rooms, interconnecting suites with queen size beds.

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Centrally located in the heart of Eildon, the Eildon Parkview Motor Inn is the perfect base for your Eildon family holiday.

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The Kevington Hotel started as Garrett’s Beer House in the Gold Rush of 1862. It is now the last example of a historic hotel left in this part of Victoria, Australia.

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

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

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

Kevington Hotel Phone: 03 5777 0543 4695 Mansfield-Woods Point Road, Kevington Vic 3723 kevingtonhotel@westnet.com.au www.kevingtonhotel.com.au

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By Gazza from Eildon Bait & Tackle

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he Goulburn River is now in full irrigation mode, which doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s going to be running a banker; earlier than normal water releases mean that there may be a more consistent flow over the warmer months.

Mind you, that’s not counting a possible rise from time to time with pressure from power generation over summer.

Anglers are still reaping the rewards of Fisheries’ releases back in September with rainbow trout, up to 12 pounds, being caught in the Goulburn River from below the Eildon Pondage to the bridge near Alexandra – and with that, Power Bait in a variety of colours is working on these guys.

The more natural looking flies, lures and baits are also working in the Goulburn, Big, Rubicon, Steavenson, and Acheron rivers.

If you plan on using baits then scrubbies and maggots are the best choice. If it’s lures you’re using then Celta type spinners, small hard bodies like Rapalas, Daiwa Double Clutch and Tassie Devils in the 7 and 13 grams are a good way to go.

Soft plastics in the Zmann 2.5 inch Grubz Motor Oil and black, the Berkley

Shimmas and the Storm Searchbaits cast towards the overhanging trees from a kayak or small tinnie have been known to work well also.

Matching the hatch is the best way to describe the choice of flies and during the summer months nymphs, hoppers, and moth patterns should do all right.

Eildon Pondage has been well stocked in recent months with 5,000 rainbow trout averaging 180 grams, and 300 brown trout averaging 3 kilograms.

But there are plenty of the previously stocked rainbows up to 5 kilograms being picked up as well.

Local dough and mudeyes under float on the far side of the Lower Pondage, when the water is up, have been working well. The Power Bait in rainbow, sherbet, lemon twist, chunky cheese and both the salmon eggs in yellow and orange do the job from one end of the Pondage to the other.

The Wonder Krocs in various colours such as 60/40, willow leaf, brown scale and brown trout are firing along Bourke Street, Nursery Corner, the bridge and the footy oval and should continue to do so when the Pondage is on the fill.

Pink Tassies are a good option on bright clear days, but if you do have overcast conditions switch to the purple no. 26.

Down Riverside Drive, if you’re having a crack along there, when the pondage is full don’t try casting to the middle of the pondage – stay within 20 feet of the bank. There’s a mud flat that extends to the edge of the river course and you will find that the trout will feed along it.

Lake Eildon is already showing signs of it being a great summer season for Murray cod, yellow belly and red fin.

Murray cod up to 110 centimetres are being caught in the Goulburn, Main, Delatite, Bonnie Doon, Jews Creek and Howqua arms of the lake.

And they’re taking a wide variety of lures such as spinner baits, stump jumpers and deep divers in purple, gold, yellows and greens, surface lures in white, black and purples, and even the Motor Oil soft plastics from kayaks near the dam wall.

Yellow belly and red fin are taking similar lures but not on the surface.

These guys are also hitting soft plastics, scrubbies and yabbies fished amongst the trees.

Trout will be heading down a little deeper as the weather warms up but mixing up the Tassie Devils and hard bodies should keep them interested.

Catch you later.

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10 minutes from Mansfield

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

Ph 03 5777 3576

Open daily from 10am • Visitors can feed monkeys, deer, kangaroos, emus, pat our friendly dingos . . .

• Free barbecue / picnic area • Day pass entry • Overnight camping ~ bookings essential

LION FEEDING & MEERKAT FEEDING 1.30PM WEEKENDS & VIC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Closed Christmas Day Open until 10pm on New Years Eve with lion feeding at 7pm (instead of 1.30pm)

1064 Mansfield-Woods Point Rd Mansfield

Where nature awaits Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm 2 Hood Street, Yea www.ywatercentre.com.au 5797 2663

For the sheer pleasure • Introductory River Rides • 2Hr Country Rides • 3Hr Explorers Rides • Day Ride Experience

Ph 03 5773 2292 | 90 Rubicon Rd Thornton www.rubiconhorseriding.com.au rvhorseriding@virtual.net.au

Angling & Fly Fishing Fresh Fish & Local Produce Sales Beautiful Mountain Views Free Barbecue / Picnic Areas Great Fun for Young & Old Group Bookings Available Fish for Dinner – Guaranteed!

Eildon Trout Farm P 03 5773 2377 F 03 5773 2573 460 Back Road Thornton www.eildontroutfarm.com

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Above: Bush Playgroup facilitator Liz Klein and a couple of the little ones enjoying the outdoors at the Land for Wildlife block adjoining Buxton Primary School on a Thursday morning. Below: Story time on a picnic blanket towards the end of a Bush Playgroup session.

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n 2018 the Murrindindi Shire Council received funding from the Department of Education to provide the community with two supported playgroups.

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The first playgroup is now held every Monday at the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House.

The second playgroup – at the suggestion of Buxton

Primary School principal Andrew Bagnall – was setup as a ‘bush playgroup’ on the ‘Land for Wildlife’ block adjoining the Buxton Primary School.

Both playgroups are free, available to all children in Murrindindi Shire to attend, and include a program called ‘smalltalk’, which was developed by the Parenting

Enjoying damper fresh from the campfire.

Research Centre of Victoria.

The ‘smalltalk’ program gives parents (or carers) extra ideas about using everyday opportunities to enrich interactions with their child and give them a great start in their early years. The program is delivered in both the playgroup setting and the family home by parent request.

balanced with group gatherings. The morning’s routine includes songs, morning tea, discussions with the parents and the special story time at the end of the session. This gives the children a sense of familiarity, predictability and regular opportunities to come together and move away into their own space.

Murrindindi Shire Council’s Buxton Bush Playgroup facilitator, Liz Klein says every Thursday morning a group of parents and young children meet at Buxton Primary School, ready to start having fun. Everyone’s anticipation builds as they venture into the bush block.

“The parents are drawn into the wonder of little discoveries made by their child in the outside environment. The parent is right there to explain why we need to be careful when looking under the rocks or in the hollow logs. They are present to support and extend their child’s enquiring mind and encourage acceptable risk taking. All of this is strengthening the relationship between the parents and their children as well as providing further stimulation to the child’s overall development.

“The playgroup provides a different kind of experience for everyone,” Liz says.

“I provide a simple structure in the group which allows plenty of time for the children and parents to explore the environment,

“The children and parents experience the joy of being outdoors in all weather, although a contingency indoor space has been made available to us at the school if needed. Parents are encouraged to dress themselves and their children according to the weather to enable full and comfortable engagement with the environment. With a warm jumper or waterproof shoes when necessary, parents and children can follow their whims, especially if that involves exploring a puddle! The requirement for parents to dress for the weather also supports the idea that they are their child’s first teacher and role model during the playgroup session and beyond.

“Some of the activities available for the children to experience have included a campfire on which food was cooked, drawing with charcoal, searching for sleepy

bugs, playing in puddles, building with rocks and climbing and balancing on logs,” Liz says.

“The campfire was especially popular during the winter months for parents and children alike. It allowed the children to learn about important concepts such as gathering sticks that would burn, understanding how the smoke occurs and the safety aspects that need to be adhered to around fire.

“The ’smalltalk’ part is about quality everyday interactions between parent and child. It’s recognising the interesting and stimulating things in the environment which can be found wherever you are. It’s simply about noticing and drawing attention to the world around you for your child.

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to engage with parents and discuss, model and demonstrate these ideas. It’s also an opportunity to catch up with parents and share some suggestions about self-care and parenting confidence.

form important connections in their local community.

This is especially important for those people that may experience isolation due to circumstances such as geography or limited family support.

“Playgroup also supports parents by providing the opportunity to socialise, share parenting tips and

“I’ve watched children and parents make wombat stew, collect special leaves, find hidden treasures and expand

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their relationships with those around them.

“My role as facilitator is to provide a fun, safe environment where trust can be built. I’m there to offer ideas to parents, if needed, and encourage them to build on the parenting skills they already have. The early years is a time for wonder, risk taking, fun and non-

stop learning. Parents and children coming together to experience all that at the Buxton bush playgroup offers is just one way which a child’s early development can be supported,” Liz adds.

To find out more about the Buxton Bush Playgroup or to enrol, phone Murrindindi Shire Council on 5772 0333.

For more info about the ‘Smalltalk’ Program, see www. smalltalk.net.au

Eildon Auto Spares & Eildon Bait & Tackle

• Auto Spares • Auto Accessories • Fishing Tackle and Bait • Fishing Licences • Water Sports Equipment • Boat Safety Gear • Gumboots

Gary Constantine 13-14 Main Street Eildon Ph 03 5774 2712 Fax 03 5774 2738

RACE DATES 2018/19 Saturday 15 December

Reddrops Foodworks Sister Olive Handicap Sunday 27 January

Rodwells Yea Cup

At the picturesque Yea Racecourse

• Great Facilities ~ TAB & Bookmakers • BYO or $4 cans at the Rustic Bar • Plenty of catering options • Book your reserved spot under the trees

Enquiries invited for functions, parties & birthdays on course.

For details, site and marquee bookings go to yearacingclub.com.au Contact Cathy or Denis 03 5797 2955 / 0438 048 178

March 2019 Race Dates

Saturday 2 March Alex Races Rock

The rocking Tones return

Book entry and marquees online via www.countryracing.com Entry can also be purchased at the gate on the day Gates open at noon Tote Info vision van and bookies Entry from$15 includes Racebook. Concession from $8 Children 15 and under Free.

Saturday 23 March Alexandra Cup 2019 Proudly sponsored by Cathedral Golf club

I & M Simpson & Son Pty Ltd

25 Aitken Street ALEXANDRA 3714 Phone 03 5772 1205 www.simpsonsfuel.com.au 60 years of Simpsons Fuel We supply BULK FUEL to all areas of the Murrindindi and Mansfield Shires and parts of the Strathbogie Shire.

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MOUNTAIN RANGES VET CLINIC

Celebrate the start of 2019

PICNIC RACE MEETING MERTON AMATEUR TURF CLUB

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TUESDAY 1 JANUARY 2019

Sunday Closed Mon, Tues, Wed 9am-6pm Thursday 9am-7pm Friday 9am-6pm Satruday 9am-12pm

Six Race Card Featuring Elders Merton Cup

• Fashions on the Field (Ladies, Gentlemen & Children) • Kelly Sports Kids Activities & Animal Farm • TOTE & Bookmakers • Licensed Bar & Great Food Gates open at noon ~ First race at 2pm • Adults $20 • Pensioners $10 • Children under 16 free

Dr Kate Murray BVSc

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

Contact Murray Hill 0427789551 / 57789551 or hillymerton@activ8.net .au

Dates: 27 December 2018 - 29 January 2019 *Closed New Years Day Experience the exhilaration of a 240 metre Dual Flying Fox, slide down the Tube Run or join in a game of Laser Skirmish.

Explore the resorts track and trail network or hire a Mountain Bike.

Lake Mountain CAFE open for meals & refreshments $5

Rogaining

*Explore the mountain, equipped with a map & a set of clues *How many points can you get?

$10

Tube Run

* 100 metres long * Sit in a tube & slide down the run, spinning & turning * 3 rides per ticket

$15

Daily Activities 10am - 5pm Tickets Available on Mountain

Laser Skirmish

* Combat team sport * Fitted out with a laser skirmish gun & hat with sensors * 45 mins - minimum of 6 people required

* 240 metres long * Dual line so go with a friend * Full body harness - try no hands! * 2 rides per ticket

$45 Combo ticket includes: Tube Run, Laser Skirmish & Flying Fox

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$25 Flying Fox

Biking Mountain

$50

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her own business developing software systems for solicitors. When Lynne sold this business fifteen years later, she didn’t have a clear vision for her future but a chance discovery of a course in Art and Design for Embroidery at Box Hill College of TAFE brought Lynne back to her childhood pursuits.

It was during this course that Lynne gained the inspiration for her current work.

“In the second year of this course I had a light-bulb moment,” Lynne says. “While the tutor was explaining the major project for that year an image of a red eucalyptus blossom popped into my head. How? Why? Who knows? But from that moment I was hooked.”

By the time of the half-year assessment, Lynne had her first branch of the redflowered Eucalyptus leucoxylon ready for consideration and her quest to perfect the technique of making models of Australian plants from thread and wire had begun.

As a trail blazer in this art Lynne has had to do everything from scratch.

“I often see my work as problem solving that ends in embroidery,” Lynne says with a laugh.

Page 53: Lynne Stone creates life-like, botanical models using machine and hand embroidery techniques. Above: The three-dimensional, embroidered replicas are so intricate and exacting they appear to be the real thing.

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hen you walk into the studio of botanical embroiderer, Lynne Stone, and see samples of her work spread out on the table, it is easy to think you are looking at actual specimens of Australian native flora.

The three-dimensional, embroidered replicas that Lynne creates are so intricate and exacting they appear to be the real thing.

Lynne is the only person in Australia, and possibly the world, who creates lifelike, botanical models using machine and hand embroidery techniques. She creates these works in a purpose-built studio in Marysville bristling with stateof-the-art sewing machines.

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Her work is so highly regarded it has been commissioned for displays at the Australian National Museum and the Visitors Centre of the Australian National Botanical Gardens, both in Canberra.

Lynne’s passion for sewing began at an early age. Given her father had a business making bridal and sports wear and her mother made all the children’s clothes this is not really surprising.

“A sewing machine was permanently set up in our living room. I don’t remember learning to use it; it was just something that I did. By the age of eight I was making my own clothes,” Lynne says.

On leaving school, Lynne worked in a wide range of jobs including running

Whether it’s sourcing the right materials or mixing the dyes for the threads, almost everything is a process of trial and error. Even after years of experience, Lynne’s ingenuity is still being put to the test.

“I am still trying to conquer the finer points of Hakeas and Callistemons, and Banksias continue to be an aspiration,” Lynne admits.

Lynne is relentless in her quest for the perfect materials and techniques. Her search for a flexible, rust-proof wire for plant stems took her to a store in the old quarter of Hanoi, while the challenge of replicating the fluffy, yellow blooms of the Golden Wattle led her to exploring the use of carpet fibre and fake fur.

Finding a way to create the pollen on the end of stamens caused Lynne much head-scratching until she remembered puff paint, the substance used to create raised designs on T-shirts.

But perhaps her most epic search and discovery mission was when she transformed a Toyota Coaster into a campervan-come-workshop and set off

on a journey around Australia, not just to enjoy life, but also to collect and document the botanical specimens she would ultimately transform into works of art.

“I thought I’d go for two years but 10 years later I was still on the road,” Lynne says. “I did the lap of honour around Australia a number of times.”

Eventually, in late 2007, Lynne settled into her Marysville home. However, her timing was extremely unfortunate. On 7 February 2009, the Black Saturday bushfires swept through Marysville destroying the town. Lynne had to flee in a tiny car taking nothing but a few clothes, her laptop and a selection of her current works. Her home, campervan and all of her earlier works were completely destroyed.

It took some years for Lynne to rebuild her home and her life. However, the fresh start enabled her to construct the perfect workroom for her artistic pursuits. She now has a space with eight double power points and five sewing machines, one of which is a semi-industrial embroidery machine which she programs using the skills she gained as a software developer.

Although much of Lynne’s embroidery is done by machine, she still needs to spend many painstaking hours mixing the dyes to get the perfect colours for the flowers and leaves, covering the wire stems with thread and sewing the tiny flower buds and gum nuts that form part of her specimens.

After much urging by fellow members of the Machine Embroiderers Group of Embroiderers Guild Victoria, Lynne is now writing a book with step-by-step descriptions of how she creates her botanical models.

“I am not writing the book to become famous but rather for posterity. At least when I fall off the perch the knowledge and experience I have will not be lost.”

To see if her embroidery techniques could be imparted to others, Lynne held a test class with some top-notch machine embroiderers who, after producing sprigs of Golden Wattle, concluded it was all “too bloody hard.”

At the end of the class, one member of the group announced to Lynne, “I have just spent a whole afternoon making little, fluffy, yellow balls and I’ll never do it again. I think you are either incredibly talented or barking mad.”

Anyone who knows Lynne and her work would always opt for “incredibly talented” but might also add incredibly ingenious, enterprising and persistent.

To learn more about Lynne Stone’s work go to her website at bloomingthreads.info or send an email to contact@bloomingthreads.info.

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SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT MIRA Wild Flower

This exhibition features three artists who study flowers.

Just in time for wildflower season, come and see the exhibition and then head to Lake Mountain to see the wild flowers.

10 years on

10 years on is a selection of 20 images by local photographers highlighting the recovery of Marysville and the Triangle area.

Also at MiRa is the Phoenix Museum; a permanent display showing the town’s fire history.

30 Nov - 20 Jan 2019

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

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Spinebills and Kangaroo Paws by Janet Matthews.

Wild flower Exhibition November 30 to January 20 This exhibition features three talented artists ‘floral’ works –Janet Matthews, Jenny Reddin and Geneveive McLean – and complements the wildflower season at nearby Lake Mountain.

So why not come to the exhibition then head to Lake Mountain to see the wild flowers?

Janet Matthews: her individual style of combining coloured pencil and graphite has been described as ‘weaving magic with pencil’.

Her realistic, detailed and gentle drawings of Australian wildlife are full of personality and humour and have won many awards.

Janet’s love of drawing and her rapport with ‘critters’ is evident in her portrayal of animals and birds, either in their natural environment or co-habitating in suburbia.

Drawing them in family

groups, in pairs of ‘friends’ or in action or play, she captures their personality or “conversation” beautifully.

Recently she was awarded the Wildlife Artist of the Year from the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia. Janet exhibits regularly in Australia and overseas.

Jenny Reddin: “I can’t figure out whether I am an alchemist who paints or a painter who uses alchemy.

Either way, I am a poured paint artist. I blend solutions of pigment, solvent and medium and pour them onto prepared surfaces.

The results are generally reminiscent of aerial landscapes or remnants and traces of submerged images.”

Geneveive McLean: is a sculptor and painter creating with mixed media and has won several sculpture awards including the Lorne Small Sculpture Prize and the Yering Station Sculpture Prize twice.

Judges Belinda Rogers (left) and Louise Folletta at the Marysville Art Show at MiRa. The show was the first official event to use the whole of MiRa and featured over 200 works from local and visiting artists in various media.

10 Years on January 26 to February 28 This is a photographic exhibition highlighting the recovery of Marysville after the Black Saturday fires of 2009.

The Phoenix Museum is located at MiRa (Marysville Information & Regional Artspace), sharing first hand accounts of Black Saturday and the recovery story since.

MiRa is also an information centre staffed by knowledgeable volunteers, providing information on accommodation, eateries, walks and local produce.

MiRa also has an artisan gift shop and is open daily from 10am to 4pm, as well as other times for special events and performances.

Visit www.marysvilletourism. com for upcoming arts and community events.

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Above: Ken Wraight overseeing Barry Cleary as he works on a coastal banksia platter. Below: Jaxon Carlton hollowing a vase on the lathe.

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n the outskirts of Bonnie Doon, where kangaroos graze in the large house blocks and wedge tailed eagles soar overhead, a small group of woodturners meet each week where they produce a range of items of very high quality. They work in

a well-equipped workshop under the watchful eye of internationally renowned woodturner, Ken Wraight.

The group call themselves the ‘Peppin Point Woodturners,’ and they began when Ken Wraight invited this like-minded group of woodturners

from Alexandra to attend his workshop once a week with the aim of developing their skills to competition standard.

The timbers used for these items are mostly Australian, and the hard but colourful outback timbers are often used.

The group is given increasingly challenging projects, which include lidded containers, various bowls, vases and clocks.

Projects tackled are aimed at ensuring a pleasing shape, aligning grain to best advantage and applying a high quality finish. Attention

Left: examples of Ken Wraight’s amazing work.

Above: a decorative plate by Ernie Hunt. Below left: Barry Cleary working on a platter. Below right: Norm McDonald turning the base of a red cedar platter. is also given to ensuring that tools are correctly shaped and sharpened which is necessary for working the hard timbers.

This is a group, as opposed to a club, and does not have any hierarchy, preferring to make decisions by consensus. Membership is by invitation only. The group is a member of the ‘Council of Woodworking Clubs’, an umbrella body set up to provide affordable insurance

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to woodworking clubs around Australia.

Recently members of Peppin Point Woodturners attended the Australian Woodturning Exhibition which is an annual event that began in 1980. It attracts work by woodturners from all over Australia.

Ken Wraight has won ‘best of show’ on seven occasions.

This year the members entered a range of items in the various sections, and

won sixteen prizes between them. Individually, Norm McDonald won two firsts, two seconds and two thirds, Barry Cleary won two firsts and three seconds, Merv Haggarty won two thirds, Ernie Hunt won two seconds and Jaxon Carlton won a first and a second. In addition, the group won a special award for the greatest number of prizes per member.

Next Easter, the Peppin Point Woodturners will be

displaying (and selling) their work at Alexandra Rotary’s Easter Art Show. Last year, they provided a display of their high quality work, as well as setting up a wood lathe at the entry and demonstrating the craft of woodturning.

The group is extremely enthusiastic about woodturning, thoroughly enjoying themselves, and are keen to continue developing their skills.

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he Rotary Club of Yea is pleased to be hosting their 34th Annual Art Show in the iconic Yea Shire Hall from Thursday 24 January (opening night) until Monday 28 January.

Prizes this year total $7,750 – first prize being $2,500. There are two $1,000 prizes as well as a special award of $500.

Section winners receive $250. Thanks to the ongoing support of The Frank Hargrave Family Trust, the Murrindindi Shire Council

and many other sponsors for their generosity.

The raffle prize this year is a beautiful painting titled ‘Snowgums’ by talented artist Julian Bruere.

Artist entry forms are available online at www. yearotary.org.au and close on Friday 4 January at 6pm.

All prizes are non-acquisitive.

The Art Show is more than just another fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Yea. The opening night is a fun social

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evening (and this year has the theme of ‘Anything Swiss’ so attendees are encouraged to dress to the theme and wear lots of red and white) and everyone attending has first choice of purchasing some wonderful art and craft work.

Always held over the Australia Day weekend, the Yea Rotary Art Show has built a significant reputation on the Victorian Art Show calendar. This is made possible by the artists who

have supported the show over the years and the public who attend the show and acquire works for their own collections.

Put the dates in your calendar and for just an entry fee of $5, which includes a catalogue, you will be able to enjoy viewing some excellent art/craft work.

Entry each day is 10am to 5pm, except for the last day, Monday 28 January, when doors close at 3pm.

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The Photo Lab within the Alexandra Community Pharmacy has three state of the art digital kiosks.

For After Hour Emergencies Only: Ian Davis – 5772 2185 or 0409 354 782 Cinoj Thomas – 5772 3060 | Aju Thomas – 5772 2491 Visit the pharmacy website on www.alexandrapharmacy.com.au for a full list of products & services provided or call 5772 2153 to speak to our trained staff

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Wednesday 9:30am – 4:30pm Thursday 9:30am – 4:30pm Friday 9:30am – 4:30pm all other appointments by prior arrangement

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The show opens from 6pm Friday 30th November at Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS, 74 Grant Street, Alexandra. Join us for drinks and nibbles to help us celebrate. The exhibition

For further information about participating in this group exhibition, please drop in to see Cindy Ferguson at Rustic Simplicity, or contact her on 0419 517 045.

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DECEMBER 2018 SATURDAY 1 - SUNDAY 20 Jan ~ WILD FLOWER EXHIBITION Mira, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville Features 3 artists who study flowers. Open 10am-4pm. (see ad page 56) T: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au SATURDAY 1 ~ Touch a HeArT Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS, 74 Grant Street, Alexandra Featuring many artists offering affordable art, artifacts and artisan wares.

Runs through summer 10am-4pm daily. Free entry. (see ad page 58) P: 0419 517 045 Saturday 1 ~ WINE TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC Peppercorn Hotel, 21A Station Street, Yea FREE wine tasting and live music event. 3pm-6pm. (see ad page 14) W: www.yeapeppercorn.com.au P: (03) 5797 2000 F: yeapeppercorn I: @yeapeppercorn Saturday 1 & sunday 2 ~ Open Studios Highlands - Darren Gilbert 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands Discover the story behind the artworks and sculptures and see the ever changing creative space of Darren Gilbert. Browse and buy direct from the maker. 10am-4pm. (see ad page 39) W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F: www.facebook.com/darren.gilbert.503 P: 0421 3784 51 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au SUNDAY 2 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Come and have a pluck or just enjoy the tunes. 2pm. (see ad page 13) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 Friday 7 ~ Alexandra Community Christmas Tree Festival Alexandra Town Hall 55 Grant Street, Alexandra Each year the community gets together to decorate Christmas trees which are on display throughout December. This year there will be nearly 300 trees filling the hall and will be a sight to behold.

E: pamelajunep@yahoo.com.au P: 0415 476 639 saturday 15 ~ yea picnic races reddrops foodworks sister olive handicap Racecourse Road, Yea Great Facilities ~ TAB & Bookmakers, BYO or $4 cans at the Rustic Bar, Plenty of catering options. (see ad page 51) W: www.yearacingclub.com.au P: 5797 2955 / 0438 048 178 sunday 16 ~ GRAND CENTRAL open miKE The Grand Central Hotel, 64 High Street, Yea Open mike sessions on third Sunday of month. (see ad page 14) P: 5797 2513 sunday 30 to 2 jan~ Tanglewood Music & Arts Festival Goulburn Valley Highway, Thornton A multi-genre music and arts festival. Family friendly event.

W: www.tanglewoodfestival.com.au E: info@tanglewoodfestival.com.au Monday 31 ~ New Year’s Eve Celebration at Holmesglen at eildon Holmesglen At Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon A special ‘Black and Gold’ New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner. Relax and enjoy the celebrations with your family and friends over a beautiful three course dinner featuring the finest local produce. Eddie Rawk and the Racketeers will entertain until 1am. No BYO. Drinks at bar prices. Bookings are essential. Special accommodation rates available. (see ad page 1) W: www.holmesglenateildon.com P: 03 5774 2631 E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au

january 2019 TUESDAY 1 ~ merton picnic races Euroa/Mansfield Road, Merton Six race card, fashions on the field, Kelly Sports, animal farm, TOTE & Bookmakers, bar & food. 12 noon ~ First race 2pm. (see ad page 52) P: 0427 789 551 / 5778 9551 E: hillymerton@activ8.net .au Saturday 5 ~ WINE TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC AT PEPPERCORN Peppercorn Hotel, 21A Station Street, Yea FREE wine tasting and live music - see our website, Facebook or Instagram for who’s playing each month. 3pm-6pm. (see ad page 14) W: www.yeapeppercorn.com.au P: (03) 5797 2000 F: yeapeppercorn I: @yeapeppercorn Saturday 5 & sunday 6 ~ Open Studios Highlands - Darren Gilbert 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands Discover the story behind the artworks and sculptures and see the ever changing creative space of Darren Gilbert. Browse and buy direct from the maker. 10am-4pm. (see ad page 39) W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F:www.facebook.com/darren.gilbert.503 P: 0421 3784 51 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au SUNDAY 6 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session in bar first Sunday every month. Come and have a pluck or just enjoy the tunes. 2pm. (see ad page 13) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 SATURDAY 12 ~ ALEXANDRA PRO RODEO Dame Pattie Menzies Centre, Station Street, Alexandra Under lights. Bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Gates open 4pm, music from 5pm, rodeo from 6pm. Bar open (no BYO), food, drinks, amusements. (see ad page 38) P: 0418 266 038. W: www.alexandrarodeo.com.au Wednesday 16 ~ School Holiday Fun Y Water Discovery Centre, 2 Hood Street, Yea Fun and educational activities for primary school aged children. Please book – places limited. 10am-11.30am. $4 per child. (see ad page 46) I: info@ywatercentre.com.au P: 03 5797 2663 W: www.ywatercentre.com.au sunday 20 ~ GRAND CENTRAL open miKE The Grand Central Hotel, 64 High Street, Yea Open mike sessions on third Sunday of month. (see ad page 14) P: 5797 2513 Wednesday 16 ~ School Holiday Fun Y Water Discovery Centre, 2 Hood Street, Yea Fun and educational activities for primary school aged children. Please book – places limited. 10am-11.30am. $4 per child. (see ad page 46) I: info@ywatercentre.com.au P: 03 5797 2663 W: www.ywatercentre.com.au Thursday 24 – 28 ~ 34TH Yea Rotary Art Show Yea Shire Hall, High Street, Yea Varied displays by many artists. Generous prizes encourage outstanding entries – exhibits available for purchase. (see ad page 58) W: http:yearotary.org.au/Stories/artshow19 E: woodsygm@bigpond.net.au P: 5797 2417 SATURDAY 26 ~ australia day celebrations Across the Murrindindi Shire Details for the individual events will be advertised on council’s website and in the local papers in the weeks prior to Australia Day. W: www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au P: 03 5772 0333 E: msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19 – 65

january 2019 SATURDAY 26 - THURSDAY 28 feb ~ 10 years on exhibition Mira, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville A selection of 20 images by local photographers highlighting the recovery of Marysville and Triangle. Open 10am-4pm. (see ad page 56) T: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au SATURDAY 26 ~ australia day celebrations Rubicon Hotel-Motel, 1362 Taggerty-Thornton Road, Thornton Annual arvo under the elms – AC/DC tribute band, local bands, family fun day, BBQ plus more (see ad page 4) W: www.rubiconhotel.com.au E: admin@rubiconhotel.com.au P: 5773 2251 Sunday 27 ~ Rock Gem Festival and Sale Thornton Rec Reserve, 1340 Taggerty-Thornton Road, Thornton Open air Rock Gem Festival and Sale showcasing gems, crystals, opals, fossils, minerals and a varied selection of jewellery. FREE ENTRY W: www.alexandra-eildon-gem-club.com E: alexeildongem@gmail.com P: 0418577189 sunday 27 ~ yea picnic races Rodwells yea cup Racecourse Road, Yea Great Facilities ~ TAB & Bookmakers, BYO or $4 cans at the Rustic Bar, Plenty of catering options. (see ad page 51) W: www.yearacingclub.com.au P: 5797 2955 / 0438 048 178

FEBRUARY 2019

REGULAR MARKETS Alexandra Market

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

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

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

Bollygum Community Market

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

0409 849 722 | bollygummarket@gmail.com

Flowerdale Community Market

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

03 5780 1223 - Alison | Alron27@bigpond.com

jamieson farmers and artisans market

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

Performances including music, dance and black-smithing.

0425 567 771 | jamfarm@outlook.com

Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market

Saturday 2 ~ WINE TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC Peppercorn Hotel, 21A Station Street, Yea FREE wine tasting and live music - see our website, Facebook or Instagram for who’s playing each month. 3pm-6pm. (see ad page 14) W: www.yeapeppercorn.com.au P: (03) 5797 2000 F: yeapeppercorn I: @yeapeppercorn

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

SUNDAY 3 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session in bar first Sunday every month. Come and have a pluck or just enjoy the tunes. 2pm. (see ad page 13) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230

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

0405 146 961 - Louise | olivetto@bigpond.com

Saturday 2 & sunday 3 ~ Open Studios Highlands - Darren Gilbert 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands Discover the story behind the artworks and sculptures and see the ever changing creative space of Darren Gilbert. Browse and buy direct from the maker. 10am-4pm. (see ad page 39) W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F:www.facebook.com/darren.gilbert.503 P: 0421 3784 51 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au

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

0419 376 206 | tgstore@bigpond.com

sunday 17 ~ GRAND CENTRAL open miKE The Grand Central Hotel, 64 High Street, Yea Open mike sessions on third Sunday of month. (see ad page 14) P: 5797 2513 Friday 22 ~ Fever Alexandra Town Hall, Grant Street, Alexandra Top performers present songs ranging from jazz, rock, blues, folk, originals and chart toppers from the past ten decades. 6.30pm for 7pm.

E: biglittleeventsalex@gmail.com P: 5772 0333 Sunday 24 ~ St Pats Races Yea Yea Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Yea Six race program with TAB and bookies. A great day out for all the family with fashions on the field, vintage cars and kids’ entertainment.

W: country.racing.com/yea-st-pats P: 0427 794 779 E: fsheahan@gmail.com 66 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19

Marysville Market

Taggerty 4 Seasons Market

TALLAROOK farmers market

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

0403 831 520 | Facebook Tallarook Farmers Market

Yarck Country Market

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

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

YEA RAILWAY Market

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

0427 722 624 | globalgemsandfinejewellery@gmail.com

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE

38 North Street Yea SERVICE • SALES • MAINTENANCE • INSTALLATIONS • Fully licensed and insured • All installations certified • All brands service / installation available • Discounts available for multiple units • Located in Taylor Bay

CONTACT LUKE 0409 590 974

• AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS • LPG REPAIRS + SERVICING • SMALL ENGINE SERVICING • AIR CONDITIONING • 4WD ACCESSORY INSTALLATION • MIG WELDING + FABRICATING • PERFORMANCE MODS DAVID PARNIS 0432 646 632

E: maxairsolutions@optusnet.com.au

MORE THAN JUST AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

Boz Miljkovic Mechanic 61 Downey Street Alexandra

Ph (03) 5772 3232

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

Servicing All Makes And Models

• tyres • wheel alignments • computer diagnostics AUTOMOTIVE

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

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

CABINET MAKER

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

Latest range of fittings, finishes and design for all domestic and commercial projects Visit our showroom to view a wide range of samples and trial our display kitchen 42 Aitken Street Alexandra Ph 5772 1000 Fax 5772 1088 awcabinets@bigpond.com Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19 – 67

COMPUTER SERVICES

DOG GROOMING

Dog Grooming Salon www.pinkdog.com.au

Sales, Service, Repairs and Networking Home or Office

WE COME TO YOU Mob: 0417 342 914

Email: support@ugcs.com.au

COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRICIAN

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL | DOMESTIC

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

Based in Taggerty & covering Murrindindi Shire New Homes & Extensions

Sheds Wired

Maintenance / Breakdowns Phone / TV / Data Cabling Split Systems Supplied & Installed

Safety Switches Underground Power Competitive Rates

Phone 03 5772 1292

Gary: 0418 997 780 Marcus: 0434 100 518

CONCRETING

ELECTRICIAN

REC: 8287

E: info@blackwoodelec.com.au

AU: 30928

ELECTRICIAN Grimshaw Electrics For all your electrical and communication requirements

• House slabs • Shed slabs • Driveways • Paths

Peter Donald

• 3.6 TONNE EXCAVATOR

• TIP TRUCK • BOB CAT

Luke Hill 0409 250 234 rocknconc@gmail.com

68 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19

0429 808 596 REC 16666

A/H 03 5773 2457

FLOORING

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Environmentally Friendly

Rec No 12906

ELECTRICIAN

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

Ph

0418 543 310

e: info@e-tec.net.au

w: www.etecelectrical.com.au

ELECTRICIAN

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

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

FURNITURE & FLOORING

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS CONTACT JAY

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

• INDUSTRIAL • UNDERGROUNDS • GRID CONNECT • STANDALONE

jay@williamselec.com.au

FARM CONTRACTING

CHOOKIES

1 Hall Street Alexandra Ph 5772 2152 GRAPHIC DESIGN

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

AND PRINTING SERVICES

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

Call Earnie 0429 931 127 or A/H 5774 7429 Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19 – 69

GLASS PRODUCTS

MARINE SERVICES

SERVICE AGENTS

specialising in all aspects of the flat glass trade

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

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

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

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

OPEN 7 DAYS

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

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

MOTOR TRIMMING / UPHOLSTERY

HIGH QUALITY WORKMANSHIP OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

• Car Upholstery • Household Upholstery • Motorbike Seats CLIFFORD BRADY

42 Aitken St Alexandra VIC 3714

Ph 0421 921 110 itecearthworks@optusnet.com.au

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

Trevor & Janine Young

Ph 0408 789 653

1449 Killingworth Road, Molesworth

LOCKSMITH

PUMPS / GENERATORS

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

Peter Mitchell Ph 0409 285 589 / AH 5772 2737 pmitch1958@bigpond.com 70 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19

• Generators for caravanning & camping & industrial • Pumps for fire fighting, farm & industrial

• FOR PLAY

• FOR HOME

• FOR WORK

ALEXANDRA MOTORCYCLES LMCT 3110 65 Downey Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1045

PLUMBER

SERVICE STATION

Your plumbing specialist

• All fuels and lubricants • Convenience store Lic No 37388

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

Michael & Marie 2 Centre Avenue, Eildon

Phone 03 5774 2220 Email eildonservo@bigpond.com

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

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

SERVICE STATION

Shell Buxton

• Convenience store • Snack foods • Hot food • Cappuccino • Groceries • Bait and tackle • Batteries for boats, bikes and cars • Barbecue gas • Firewood • Motor oils and lubricants • Ice • Motor parts and accessories Ph 03 5774 7171 2093 Maroondah Hwy Buxton SERVICE STATION

SIGN WRITING

endeavour ALEXANDRA

Open 7am - 7pm Daily

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

Yea

FUEL & LUBRICANTS FOOD & DRINKS

Open 6am - 9pm Daily 31 High St, Yea 3717 Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19 – 71

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS

YEA OFFICE 4 Station Street, Yea 3717 Ph 5797 2037

TYRE SERVICES

ALEXANDRA OFFICE 6 Webster Street, Alexandra 3714 Ph 5772 1052

Bruce Elliott Branch Manager/Livestock – 0409 699 937 John Tossol Real Estate – 0419 558 032 Jim Hutchinson Livestock – 0409 799 928 Ryan Sargeant Livestock – 0407 649 906 John Purvis Merchandise – 0428 951 251

TREE 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 UPHOLSTERY

MAXWELL’S UPHOLSTERY

• Insured

Reliable • Competitive •

• Experienced

5778 9603

JASON

0413 671 066

TOWING & SALVAGE

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

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

Quality is never an accident

2 Centre Avenue Eildon Ph 03 5774 2727

• Log Book Servicing • Licensed RWC Tester • Air-con Regassing • 4X4 Improvements • Tyre Sales / Puncture Repairs • Car, Truck, Boat & Trailer Repairs • Welding • Lathe Work • Small Engineering Jobs 72 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19

• Traditional antique restoration • General upholstery • Custom hand made sofas Ian McCormick 36 Oliver Street, Yea Ph 5797 2992 stichers@iinet.net.au Trade qualified ~ over 40 years experience

www.topstitchupholsteryandantiques.com.au

WATER BORE DRILLING

WELDING SERVICES

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

P: 0418 362 968

Contact: David Cooper Mobile: 0429 199 472

mobile

info@matthewandsons.com.au www.matthewandsons.com.au WATER CARTAGE

WINDOWS

PH MATT 0408 104 644

27,000 LITRE TANKER (Semi access required) • CIVIL CONSTRUCTION • ENVIRONMENTAL WORKS • MOBILE CRANE HIRE WEED CONTROL

16B Hunter Road Healesville 3777 P 03 5962 5777 F 03 5962 5222 E sales@sunergywindows.com.au W www.sunergywindows.com.au

• quality timber double glazed windows inc awning, casement, double hung, bifold, sashless double hung and fixed windows.

• circular, arched and custom built windows.

WINDSCREENS & GLASS

Alexandra

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

ANDY FRIEDEL 0407 565 207 alexweedcontrol@gmail.com

WINDSCREENS & GLASS • 24 hour service • House glazing

Steve Heard 31 Aitken Street Alexandra 3714

Phone 5772 1994 A/H 5772 1184 Mob 0427 577 839 Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19 – 73

ABN 74 140 160 845

LIC NO 1017

ACCOMMODATION Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra 5772 1014 Alexandra Motel, Alexandra 5772 2077 Alexandra Tourist Park Alexandra 5772 1222 Alpino Apartments Marysville 0408 103 481 Amelina Cottages Marysville 0434 692 622 Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park Taggerty 5774 7263 Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park Acheron 5772 1735 Buxton Hotel, Buxton 5774 7381 0414 969 008 Churches of Yarck Courthouse Hotel, Jamieson 5777 0503 Dalrymples, Marysville 5963 3416 Eildon Lake Motel, Eildon 5774 2800 Eildon Pondage Holiday Park 1800 651 691 Elite Stays Marysville / Taggerty 0413 795 283 Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Giddy Goat Cafe, Yarck 5773 4223 Glenfield Cottage B/B Yarck 5773 4304 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Lake Eildon 5774 2585 Kevington Hotel, Kevington 5777 0543 5797 2515 Royal Mail Hotel, Yea Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton 5773 2251 Saladin Lodge, Narbethong 0429 699 969 Taylor Bay Country Club Taylor Bay 0497 889 353 The Grand Central Hotel Yea 5797 2513 The Tower Motel, Marysville 5963 3225 Thornton Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Waverley Guest House Alexandra 5772 1146 White Lotus B&B Narbethong 5963 7126 Yea Motel 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel Yea 5797 2000 ADVENTURE PARK Kinglake Forest Adventures 5771 1287 AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES Maximum Air Solutions 0409 590 974 APPLIANCE STORE Chookies Alexandra 5772 2152 Country Tech Leading Appliances Alexandra 5772 3165 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Alexandra Automotive Alexandra 5772 3232 Alexandra Tyrepower Alexandra 5772 3456 Eildon Auto Spares, Eildon 5774 2712 High Country 4x4 Mansfield 5779 1955 Mototronics Australia, Yea 0432 646 632 Yea Automotive Service Centre 5797 2562 Yea Mechanical Repairs 5797 2200 BANKS Bendigo Bank, Kinglake 5786 1656 BOAT HIRE Lakeview Boat Hire Eildon 0488 051 721 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Eildon 5774 2585

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

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

0417 342 914 CONCRETING Rock ‘n’ Conc 0409 250 234 DENTAL CLINICS Alexandra Dental Clinic 5772 1073 Your New Dentist, Yea 5715 6442 DOG GROOMING In The Pink, Taggerty 5774 7242 EATERIES / BAKERIES /RESTAURANTS 501 Cafe Bar & Grill 5774 2585 Jerusalem Creek 4-Ways Takeaway & Dina 5773 2293 Thornton Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra 5772 1014 Alexandra Bakery & Cafe 5772 2272 Alexandra Alexandra Noodle Bar Alexandra 5772 2888 Aqua Bar & Cafe Eildon 0425 816 959

74 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2018/19

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

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

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

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

Mansfield 5775 2511

Yea 5797 2290 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park Eildon 5774 2585 HEALTH / BEAUTY / WELLBEING Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 Jessica’s Sheer Beauty Alexandra 5772 3322 Kate’s Waxing, Alexandra 5772 1012 White Lotus Natural Health & Wellbeing Narbethong 5963 7126 HEATING Bowd Heating, Alexandra 5772 1045 HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES Steve’s Maintenance Service Alexandra 5772 2451 HORSE RIDING Rubicon Valley Horse Riding Thornton 5773 2292 HOTELS / MOTELS / RESORTS Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra 5772 1014 Alexandra Motor Inn 5772 2077 5774 7381 Buxton Hotel, Buxton Courthouse Hotel, Jamieson 5777 0503 Eildon Lake Motel, Eildon 5774 2800 Flowerdale Hotel, Flowerdale 5780 1230 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Holmesglen at Eildon Eildon 5774 2631 Kevington Hotel, Kevington 5777 0543 Royal Mail Hotel, Yea 5797 2515 Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton 5773 2251 Taylor Bay Country Club Taylor Bay 0497 889 353 The Tower Motel, Marysville 5963 3225

The Grand Central Hotel Yea 5797 2513 Yarck Hotel, Yarck 5773 4226 Yea Motel, Yea 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel, Yea 5797 2000 LANDSCAPING Itec Earthworks 0421 921 110 LOCAL PRODUCE Koala Cherries, Yarck 5773 4250 yEAYA’S, yEA 0459 432 037 LOCKSMITH Mitch-a-Fix Services Alexandra 0409 285 589 MARINE SERVICES Eildon Outboard Service Eildon 5774 2132 Lake Eildon Marine Jerusalem Ck, Eildon 5774 2022 MOTORCYCLES / MOWERS Alexandra Motorcycles Alexandra 5772 1045 MOTOR TRIMMING T&J Trimming 0408 789 653 NEWSAGENCIES Alexandra Newsagency Alexandra 5772 1025 NURSERIES / GARDEN CENTRES / SUPPLIES Bedrock Garden Supplies Alexandra 5772 1911 Buxton Nursery, Buxton 5774 7345 Fern Acres Kinglake West 5786 5031 Garden Centre, Yea 5797 2933 Goulburn Valley Nursery, Yea 5797 2222 The Sculpted Garden 0427 000 344 NURSING HOME Darlingford Nursing Home Eildon 5774 2711 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT Maroondah Outdoor Equipment Buxton 5774 7292 Mansfield Hunting & Fishing Mansfield 5779 1685 PHARMACIES Alexandra Pharmacy Alexandra 5772 2153 Eildon Pharmacy, Eildon 5774 2626 Marysville Pharmacy 5963 4224 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 PLUMBERS Travis Capp Plumbing Alexandra 0419 553 803 POLITICIANS Bridget McKenzie Senator National Party Victoria 5441 4251 Cindy McLeish MP State Member for Eildon 9730 1066 Sally Brennan Labor for Eildon 0419 332 459 PUMPS / GENERATORS Alexandra Motorcycles, Alexandra

5772 1045 REAL ESTATE AGENTS DA Robinson, Yea 5797 2500 Elders, Alexandra 0419 558 032 5772 1774 LJ Hooker, Alexandra Noble Knight Lilydale 9735 5677 Yarra Glen 9730 1788 Ruralco Property Alexandra 5772 1110 Yea 5797 2086

RURAL PRODUCE / EQUIPMENT Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Rodwells Alexandra 5772 2444

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

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

Yea 5797 2086 TREE SERVICES High Country Tree Services 5775 1935 JT’s Trees 0413 671 066 TOWING & SALVAGE Eildon Auto Repairs & Towing Eildon 5774 2727 TROUT FARMS Buxton Trout Farm 5774 7370 Eildon Trout Farm, Thornton 5773 2377 TYRES Alexandra Tyrepower 5772 3456 UPHOLSTERY Maxwell’s Upholstery Eildon 5774 2201 Topstitch Upholstery & Antiques Yea 5797 2992 T&J Trimming 0408 789 653 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Alexandra 5772 1100 / 1800 652 298 Eildon 5774 2909 Marysville 5963 4567 Yea 5797 2663 VETERINARIAN Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic Kinglake 5786 1777 WATER – DRINKING H2O Fresh Drinking Water 0408 104 644 WATER BORING Matthew & Sons 0418 362 968 WEED CONTROL Alexandra Weed Control 0407 565 207 WELDING SERVICES Buffalo Built 0429 199 472 WINES/BREWS Little River Wines, Taggerty 5774 7644 Sedona Estate, Murrindindi 9730 2883 WINDOWS Sunergy Windows Pty Ltd Healsville 5962 5777 WINDSCREENS Alexandra Windscreens & Glass Alexandra 0427 577 839 ZOO Mansfield Zoo, Mansfield 5777 3576

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL

000

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

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

FOOTBALL / NETBALL CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1912 Yea................................................................... 5797 2412 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1580 Marysville & District ........................... 0412 487 842 GOLF CLUBS Eildon............................................................. 5774 2044 Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1570 Yea................................................................... 5797 2746 Whittlesea.................................................... 9716 2066 Marysville Golf & Bowls........................... 5963 3241 RACE CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5773 4304 Merton........................................................... 5778 9551 St Pats Race Club Yea.......................... 0427 794 779 Yea................................................................... 5796 9396 RIDING CLUBS Acheron Valley Adult Riding Club...................................... 5773 2245 SPEEDWAY...........www.alexandraspeedway.com SQUASH CLUB Alexandra............................................... 0438 546 070 TENNIS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 2621 Flowerdale................................................... 5780 2201 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 5228 Yea................................................................... 5736 0461 SWIMMING POOLS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1705 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2174 Marysville..................................................... 5963 3387 Yea................................................................... 5797 2474 RECREATIONAL GROUPS Alexandra Brass Band.............................. 5772 1404 Alexandra Camera Club.......................... 5778 9540 Alexandra & District Dog Obedience.5774 7303 Alexandra & District Lapidary Club..... 5774 2908 Alexandra & District Motorcycle Club ......................................................www.admcc.com.au Alexandra Quilters.................................... 5772 1897 Buxton Craft Activities............................. 5774 7291 Eildon & District Woodworking Guild/ Alexandra Community Shed .................................alexandrawoodies@gmail.com Eildon Art Group........................................ 5773 2306 Murrindindi Historic Vehicle Reg... 0467 051 600 Redgate Classic Motorcycle Club.. 0433 291 495 Upper Goulburn Field Naturalists........ 5772 1189 Yea Camera Club........................................ 5797 3228 Yea Film Society......................................... 5797 2480 MURRINDINDI SHIRE COUNCIL Alexandra..................................................... 5772 0333 Yea................................................................... 5797 2209 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1522 Home Based Childcare............................ 5772 0362 Aged Care Services................................... 5772 0353 Family Day Care.................................... 1800 633 792 Alexandra Library...................................... 5772 0349 Kinglake Library......................................... 5786 1522 Yea Library................................................... 5797 2209 Local Law Emergencies..................... 0419 572 425 Engineering Emergencies................ 0407 509 413

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

Alexandra Marysville Eildon Yea Kinglake

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

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DEPI 13 61 86

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