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North East Tourist News - Winter 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Winter Magic at Your Door

AS the temperature drops, the ground gets colder, the hoarfrost starts to emerge and we know winter is coming and the snow will soon transform Dinner Plain into a winter wonderland.

You’ll need to prepare yourself for the crisp, cool and clean mountain air that will make you take a deep breath and relax, admire the alpine views and glistening snow that surrounds you.

Sheltered among the snowgums on the highest freehold land in Australia, Dinner Plain in winter needs to be experienced to be believed.

With the picturesque snow capped houses, snow play at your door, roaring open fires and warm alpine hospitality you’ll feel like you’re in a European snow resort but in fact you’re in Victoria’s high Country, only 10km from Mount Hotham.

The chalets of Dinner Plain blend harmoniously with the rugged beauty of the surrounding Alpine National Park, they are made of stone, wood and corrugated iron, the design inspired by the original cattlemen’s hut and their colours are drawn from the colours of the snowgums.

Trails leave from your chalet door for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.

Take a short stroll and you’ll find a beginner ski

run, tobogganing, tube sliding, husky rides and night skiing.

Of course no snow experience is complete without a soak in the hot tub, so be sure to experience Dinner Plain’s Onsen Retreat and Spa and slide into the 40 degree outdoor bathing pool.

As you meander through the snowy village drop into one of the quaint bars, restaurants, cafes, local brewery and ski shops dotted around the village.

The village kicks off the snow season on Queen’s Birthday weekend in June in true alpine style – a Giant Snow Dance Festival and fireworks in the heart of the village.

One of the highlights of the winter calendar is the annual Sled Dog Challenge which was the first Australian snow based race of its kind.

The Sled Dogs race around Dinner Plain village, weaving among the snowgums and it is quite entertaining to watch the thrills and occasional spills.

The Dinner Plain winter season officially opens on Queen’s Birthday weekend and continues until the end of September.

For holiday booking information, the latest conditions, snow cameras, activities and more go to SNOWY GETAWAY: Dinner Plain is an www.visitdinnerplain.com.au. enjoyable family stop for snow fun.

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FUN TOGETHER: Winter 2018 means fun in the snow for all ages and abilities at Mt Hotham.

WINTER 2018

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winter CO M M U N I T Y E V E N TS - JUNE 2018 2-JUN-18

PETITE MINTURE TEXTILES Wangaratta Art Gallery, 56 Ovens Street, Wangaratta 03 5722 0865

10-JUN-18

15-JUN-18 TO 16-JUN-18

RUTHERGLEN ROTARY SUNDAY MARKET

BEATLES MANIA 2018 5 FREE BANDS OVER 2 DAYS

Main St., Rutherglen 1800 622 871

9-JUN-18 TO 11-JUN-18

TRAILS, TASTINGS & TALES 3-JUN-18

MILAWA GOURMET REGION PRODUCERS MARKET The Crossroads Milawa, MilawaBobinawarrah Road, Milawa 03 5727 3507

Participating Wineries within the Glenrowan region. 0427 662 443

9-JUN-18 TO 10-JUN-18

ALEXANDRA TRUCK, UTE & ROD SHOW

Wangaratta Turf Club, Racecourse Road, Wangaratta 03 5722 1242

9-JUN-18 TO 11-JUN-18

SKI SEASON OPENING WEEKEND

Dinner Plain Village Centre 03 5755 0555

9-JUN-18 TO 1-JUN-18

FIT FOR A KING WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Participating Wineries, King Valley tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

9-JUN-18 10-JUN-18

RUTHERGLEN WINERY WALKABOUT Main St., Rutherglen 1800 622 871

9-JUN-18 10-JUN-18

SANGIOVESE Ã&#x2030; SALSICCE WEEKEND

17-JUN-18

COROWA COUNTRY MUSIC ROUND UP

Corowa RSL Club, 30 Betterment Pde., Corowa www.corowarsl.com.au

Grant St., Alexandra www.alexandratruckshow.com.au

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Hovel Tree Park, Albury (02) 6026 3982

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SLED DOG RACING "THE CLASSIC"

Moria Park, Scout Camp, Moira Dve., Kialla www.nvsdc.org.au

KELLY COUNTRY PICK

Beechworth Township 0423 092 725

25-AUG-18

KANGAROO HOPPET

10-JUN-18

Nordic Bowl, Falls Creek 03 5754 1045

DINNER PLAIN SEASON OPENING FIREWORKS

24-AUG-18 TO 26-AUG-18

Dinner Plain Village Centre www.visitdinnerplain.com

CHILTERN ANTIQUE FAIR Memorial Hall, Conness St., Chiltern 03 5726 1337

Pizzini Wines 03 5729 8278

25-AUG-18 9-JUN-18 TO 10-JUN-18

PFEIFFER WINES WINERY WALKABOUT

ALL SAINTS BRIGADOON BALL 2018 All Saints Estate (02) 6035 2222

Pfeiffer Wines, 167 Distillery Rd., Wahgunyah 02 6033 2805

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FALLS CREEK 2018

WINTER EVENTS

SEASON OPENING June 9

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July 15-20

SKI & SNOWBOARD DOWNHILL EVENTS

CROSS COUNTRY SKI EVENTS

JULY 13TH Rossignol Cup Cranky Charlie Cup

JULY 7TH Fast and Female

JULY 14TH King of the Mountain JULY 14TH - 15TH SIA Demo Weekend JULY 15TH - 20TH South Australian Interschools Champs JULY 18TH SASKI Snowboard Race

WOMBATS RAMBLER July 27

SLED DOG CLASSIC August 3-4

JULY 19TH SASKI Alpine Race JULY 27TH Wombats Rambler JULY 30TH - AUGUST 2ND Australian Police Winter Games AUGUST 16TH - 18TH ANZ Cup Ski Cross AUGUST 23RD Rudi Pendl Cup

SKI DE FEMME August 11

HOPPET NIGHT SPRINTS August 23

SEPTEMBER 8TH Summit Masters - Mogul Event

JULY 8TH Birkebeiner Classic JULY 14TH Snow, Trek & Travel High Plains Tour JULY 21ST YMCA Howmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gap Vic Relay Champs JULY 21ST - 22ND Vic Junior Sprint Champs AUGUST 8TH - 10TH ASSSTC AUGUST 11TH Ski De Femme AUGUST 12TH Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Val Ramble AUGUST 16TH No h East Primary School Relays AUGUST 18TH - 19TH Australian Open Sprint Champs AUGUST 23RD Hoppet Night Sprints - Invitational AUGUST 25TH Kangaroo Hoppet JUNE 24TH, JULY 7TH, AUGUST 5TH & SEPTEMBER 1ST Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series

KANGAROO HOPPET August 25

STORM THE CASTLE September 1-2

FREESTYLE EVENTS

WEEKLY EVENTS

AUGUST 10TH Board Lounge Throwdown

TUESDAY Twilight Tuesdays (featuring Pete the Snow Dragon) 3:30pm - 5:30pm at the Village Bowl, in July & August

AUGUST 18TH - 19TH SSA Slopestyle Series AUGUST 18TH & 25TH Nitro Good Times Weekend AUGUST 25TH Bandwagon Banked Slalom LIGHT THE NIGHT September 1

MCKAYOS October 6

SEPTEMBER 1ST - 2ND Storm the Castle

WEDNESDAY Night Skiing, Wombats Ramble from 6pm - 9pm (conditions permi ing) THURSDAY Night Show Spectacular at Village Bowl, from 8pm in July & August SATURDAY Night Skiing, Wombats Ramble from 6pm - 9pm (conditions permi ing)

Scheduled events are subject to snow and weather conditions and may be subject to change or cancellation

SEE MORE AT WWW.FALLSCREEK.COM.AU

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SNOW NEWS

Sample beer with altitude at Blizzard Brewing Company AS its very name suggests, winter is an ideal time to visit Dinner Plain's Blizzard Brewing Company.

The venue's cosy ambience and welcoming atmosphere greets those who are in the area enjoying the winter snow, and is also ideal to just socialise and settle in for a spell.

Blizzard Brewing Company's Mark Hubbard says the brewery crafts beer exclusively with snow melt drawn from large underground acquifers, which gives the end product a purity and crispness.

The brewery has just celebrated its second birthday, and this will be its third winter open to the public.

Blizzard Brewing Company has many beers to try, including their Who's Ros and Trevor North East Ale, Avalanche Amber Ale, Summit Stout, and Lavender Lager varieties,

SETTLE IN: The surroundings at Blizzard Brewing Company. with the Who's Ros and Trevor and Lavender Lager varieties only brewed once a year.

This winter, you can also sample a new collaboration that Blizzard Brewing have done with Porepunkah's Feathertop Winery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a winter beer

that has been barrel aged in oak wine barrels.

The business is just a stone's throw from skiing fun, with the brewery site at 5 Cattle Pen Drive, Dinner Plain being just 50 metres from the Cobungra ski lift, and what's more, you can also

settle in and sample from their range of tempting seasonal food offerings.

For more information on the company's impressive range of beers, see the website on www.blizzardbrewing. com or check out the Blizzard Brewing Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Blend away the winter blues

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THE winemaking adventure continues at Cofield this winter, as their “Blend Your Own Adventure” experience is welcomed back to their Cellar Door.

Using a combination of their two separate varieties, Shiraz and Durif, the winemakers hand the reins to the customer, inviting visitors to become a guest winemaker in this exciting blending exercise.

Rutherglen is a region renowned for its reds, with the full bodied Shiraz and lesser known Durif a frequented favourite of visitors to the area.

Guests are invited to taste the two distinguished varieties, giving thought to the preferred flavours and characters they wish to enhance

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in their custom blend.

Assisted trials are made using varying percentages of each variety, until the guest winemaker decides on their custom medley.

Visitors are invited to custom design their bottle label, and may wish to order stock to fill their wine cellar at home.

Make a day of your Cofield experience, by enjoying your discounted Tasting Plate and pre-booking your “Blend Your Own Adventure” experience.

At just $10 per person, give the winery a call on (02) 6033 3798 to reserve your spot.

For further details see www.cofieldwines.com.au.

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Plenty to amuse the whole family in the King Valley WINES of the King Valley executive and marketing officer, Alison Lloyd, said it is well known by wine lovers from near and far that Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday weekend is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a great time to visit the King Valley for wine tasting and warm hospitalityâ&#x20AC;?.

She said visitors to the valley on the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday weekend this year will continue to experience the same great food and wine experiences they always have, but with added flexibility and fun.

Attractions in the region on the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday weekend this year will include wine tasting, long lunches, Italian street food and local markets, and a new addition will be the King Valley

Balloon Festival, with a mass of hot air balloons to float over the valley and a night-time balloon party at Brown Brothers.

While Dal Zotto and Pizzini wines will be holding ticketed entry events, entry will be free at wineries including Brown Brothers, Chrismont, Darling Estate, La Cantina, Politini and Sam Miranda.

Wines of the King Valley are also busy working on big plans for Novemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s La Dolce Vita celebration and a King Valley Prosecco Festival, to be held in January 2019.

More information on the fun to be had throughout the King Valley at any time of year can be found at www.winesofthekingvalley. com.au.

UP AND AWAY: The King Valley Balloon Festival debuts over the region this long weekend.

Visit a selection of the beautiful boutique wineries in the Strathbogie region.

Be spoilt with delicious local food and produce, and of course, plenty of tastings of the amazing wines produced from these boutique family-owned vineyards. This region is known for producing varieties such as the popular shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, to viognier and Italian varietals such as Prosecco.

Enjoy a private A la Carte lunch with a stunning view, specially prepared for you and your group at one of these gorgeous wineries. You will be given a personalised and private tour and tasting by the owners and winemakers at each winery.

Please read our Terms and Conditions prior to booking your tour.

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Mitchelton Day Spa set to delight this winter Mitchelton Winery’s new day spa facilities are set to provide a luxurious respite from the cold this winter season, for both visitors to the area and locals alike.

Situated on the banks of the Goulburn River near Nagambie and surrounded by native bushland, the superb day spa at Mitchelton has been designed as a warm, relaxing and quiet refuge for guests to retreat to after a day of exploring the Nagambie region.

The concept of a day spa and hotel was first conceived in 1967 with the acquisition of the land on which Mitchelton now stands

by Melbourne entrepreneur Ross Shelmerdine.

Purchased in 2011 by Gerry Ryan and son Andrew, the development of further facilities was considered a priority in the

evolution of Mitchelton.

"The hotel and day spa is something that we wanted to develop early on with our acquisition of the estate," said Andrew Ryan, managing director of the Mitchelton property.

"It has always been the missing piece in the puzzle for Mitchelton.

"The Goulburn Valley and Nagambie have so much to offer, we have high hopes that the addition of the accommodation facility will help attract more visitors to the region and boost local tourism." said Ryan.

Located just 90 minutes from Melbourne, Mitchelton feels like a world away from the city.

Considered to be a destination unto itself, the combined day spa and hotel facilities offer a varied range of relaxation packages

from Spa Soirees designed for a ladies day out, through to group bookings for birthday getaways, hens parties, pre-baby pampering or post wedding indulgence.

“The hotel and day spa is something that we wanted to develop early on with our acquisition of the estate,” Using a consciously created assortment of botanical therapies, the bespoke spa treatments have been designed to capture the diversity and serenity of the Goulburn Valley.

With the inclusion of treatments suitable for children and teenagers, the addition of the day spa facilities is set to further enhance Mitchelton and the Nagambie region as a key tourist destination for couples and families.

Since its inception in 1969, Mitchelton has developed a proud history of quality amassed around a portfolio of world-class wines crafted from the estate and Heathcote vineyards.

The expansive Mitchelton property comprises Mitchelton Winery, award winning Cellar Door, The Mitchelton Hotel, The Day Spa at Mitchelton, Muse Restaurant, the iconic Ashton Tower, the Ministry of Chocolate Café, Aboriginal art gallery and Cellar function spaces.

ESCAPE: Recharge by day; relax by night at Mitchelton.

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Endless Possibilities.

Experience the history, the beauty, the serenity and the hospitality of Mitchelton.

Since its inception in 1969, Mitchelton has developed a proud history and passion for crafting high quality wines with regional expression.

Positioned by the verdant banks of the Goulburn River, Mitchelton is home to a 4.5-star winery, award winning cellar door, luxury hotel, day spa, The Muse Restaurant, the Ministry of Chocolate cafe, the iconic Ashton Tower and Aboriginal art gallery.

Wander the vines, taste our wines or dine and relish in all that is Mitchelton.

We look forward to welcoming you.

470 Mitchellstown Road, Nagambie, VIC (03) 5736 2222 mitchelton.com.au

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Generations of quality wine IF you love a winery with history, then John Gehrig Wines is for you.

John, a fourth generation winemaker, established the vineyard and winery on the banks of the King River, Oxley in 1976; only minutes from the Milawa Gourmet Region.

John’s son Ross has taken on the challenge of guiding the next winemaking generation of Gehrigs to craft fine wines.

Ross has an obsession with producing the best grapes to produce wines of distinction that will pay homage to this iconic North East Victorian winery.

In 2011, the allure of returning back into John’s original birthplace – Rutherglen- was too strong, thus Ross with wife Meghan have expanded to a new vineyard and cellar door site in Gooramadda (east Rutherglen).

With the frosts of winter creeping over the vineyard, their attention in the vineyard turns to pruning and in

WELCOME: John Gehrig Wines' cellar doors welcome wine lovers from across the region and beyond. the winery as they are busy bottling the wines they have created from the 2018 harvest.

Meghan said harvest went well, although yields were slightly down "flavours were the winner".

Some of the current recommended wines include the new Reserved Durif RG 2016, an award winning, full flavoured dry red; the first release from their Rutherglen site, the 2015 Shiraz, which is an ideal companion to a hearty steak meal; and their Riesling, which scored 95 points from James Halliday and is full flavoured with a dry palate and great acidity.

So if you are planning a trip to either cellar door this season, it is a great time to try some heartwarming fortified wines and full flavoured red wines to be matched to your favourite winter hearty casserole.

If you enjoy a wide range of diverse wines -why not come and see John Gehrig Wines this season when you are out enjoying North East Victoria at Rutherglen or Oxley.

For more information please see the website at www.johngehrigwines.com.au.

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www.johngehrigwines.com.au Tradition, experience and constant innovation are all combined into Ross’ new releases. Ross and Meghan invite you to experience these and other unusual varieties at their cellar doors: Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Durif & a great range of Fortifieds

CELLAR DOORS

80 GEHRIGS LANE, 1326 GOORAMADDA ROAD OXLEY 3678 RUTHERGLEN 3685 PHONE (03) 5727 3395 PHONE: (02) 6026 8228 FAX: (03) 5727 3699 FAX: (02) 6026 8229 e: wines@johngehrigwines.com.au North East Tourist News - Winter 2018

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Drop in to Gapsted Wines GAPSTED Wines, recently awarded Best Large Cellar Door in the Beechworth/Alpine Valleys region in Gourmet Traveller Wines’ Best Cellar Door Awards 2018, is renowned for its friendly customer service, delicious meals produced from fresh local produce and award-winning wines, all set against the backdrop of their vineyards overlooking the striking Alpine Valleys.

The winery hosts a range of events throughout the year including the ever-popular long lunches.

Check out their What’s On page at www.gapstedwines.com.au for a full listing of events to enhance your visit.

The winter event schedule gets into full swing with Gapsted’s famous Big Shed Wine Sale.

This sale has become a prominent

event in North East Victoria, with customers enjoying substantial savings on premium wines.

Held in their warehouse on the June long weekend (Saturday, June 9 and Sunday June 10), this event attracts hundreds of wine aficionados eager to pick up a bargain.

It’s also an opportunity to taste a wider selection of wines, many of which are not available at the Cellar Door.

Gapsted’s Winemakers’ Winter Long Lunch in July is next on the event calendar.

This unique dining experience has guests seated on long tables enjoying a divine five-course meal, with each course matched to one of Gapsted Wines’ premium wines.

As always, there will be a strong focus on locally sourced food.

COME ON IN: The cellar door at Gapsted Wines.

Throughout August the winery is offering a complimentary matched glass of wine for each main meal purchased.

Gapsted is just minutes by car from Myrtleford, and it’s also on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail – while

its large, open grassed areas make it perfect for those travelling with children and pets.

Free tastings are available at their cellar door, which is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm, with lunch served from 12pm to 3pm.

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Scion Enterprise to expand the cellar door experience, establish a hospitality area, develop the processing area and increase the storage and handling area.

Valhalla Wines to redevelop the old cellar door to respond to growing demand and introduce a new food and wine matching experience, as well as update the website.

Warrabilla Wines to upgrade the website with added photo/video library, social media plug ins and promotion.

Campbells Wines for a collaboration project with other local wineries to promote Muscat as a major drawcard for the Rutherglen wine region.

The Wine Growth Fund aims to develop and sustainably grow the wine industry in Victoria by providing innovative growers, organisations and projects with funding to build both domestic and international markets.

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Tuileries boutique accommodation, wine bar, a la carte restaurant and cafe all in one location

Tuileries Rutherglen Cafe Open 7 days 12 noon−2pm Restaurant Open 7 nights 6.30pm Wine Bar Open Tuesday−Saturday 6pm T: 02 6032 9033 info@tuileriesrutherglen.com.au www.tuileriesrutherglen.com.au

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GROWTH INDUSTRY: Rutherglen’s wine industry continues to thrive.

PHOTO: Georgie James Photography.

Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery at Rutherglen Estates Open 7 days 10am−5pm www.aboriginalexhibitions.com.au

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RUTHERGLEN’S wine industry will continue to grow, with Labor Upper House Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes, announcing in January that more than $100,000 in funding as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Wine Growth Fund.

The successful projects aim to increase wine tourism and cellar door sales, improve strategic planning and marketing, improve vineyard production, reduce environmental impact and attract even more tourists and wine lovers.

The projects include: Buller Wines to develop a wine export program to China, including attendance at three wine trade shows in China during 2018.

Cofield Wines to purchase labelling equipment and add functionality to their website.

Lake Moodemere Vineyards for their third stage of a four-stage master plan to elevate Lake Moodemere Estate to a standalone tourist destination.

Rutherglen Estates to upgrade their ageing

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Murray region growth strong MURRAY Regional Tourism (MRT) is pleased to announce visitation to the Murray region is continuing to grow based on the recent release of year ending December 2017 quarterly visitation statistics by Tourism Research Australia.

The Murray region received 5.8 million visitors, up by 8.5 per cent on the year ending (YE) December 2016 figures.

This resulted in growth in total visitor expenditure of 11.1 per cent to $1.6 billion in the Murray region.

In terms of domestic overnight travel, the region received 2.8 million visitors, up by 6.6 per cent on YE December 2016.

Wendy Greiner, chair of Murray Regional Tourism, said “The 2017 visitation results highlight how important the visitor economy is to regional jobs and economic prosperity and we are

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‘Going shopping for pleasure’ was also a popular activity (18 per cent).

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BEECHWORTH

Sensational Kelly Country Pick celebrates its 20th year THE Kelly Country Pick Bluegrass, old time and cajun music festival returns to Beechworth in August with another superb line-up. Performers from around Australia will be joined by two extraordinary young talents from the USA - Jake Blount and Libby Weitnauer.

The event will happen from August 17-19.

Jake Blount became the first African American to make the finals at the prestigious Appalachian String Band Music Festival in Clifftop West Virginia (2016), and the first to win in the traditional band category. Jake also holds a BA in Ethnomusicology.

Libby Weitnauer lives in Brooklyn New York, is originally from Maryville Tennessee, and started playing at four years old.

There is a wealth of new and established acts attending this year’s festival including: all female band from Sydney, Whoa Mule and Steel City Sue from Newcastle; The Bluegrass Junction from South Australia; Blue Guru and The Undertones from Victoria.

Bands returning this year include Fruit Jar, and the Gob Iron (Cajun) String Band.

Dynamic local Beechworth band, Kissin’ Cousins will also be featured.

A packed weekend program is planned featuring workshops, concerts and open mic sessions in five iconic Beechworth venues –The Nicholas, Bridge Rd Brewers, Tanswells Commercial Hotel and the Old Priory.

All workshops will take place at the Old Priory on Saturday and

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Beechworth Concerts, Workshops Jam sessions, Open stages

Music Camp 14-16 Aug Details on website TBA YOUNG TALENT: Libby Weitnauer has been making music since she was four years old.

Sunday morning. These are aimed at musicians and non-musicians alike, across a broad range of instruments including banjo, guitar, dobro, fiddle, mandolin and harmony singing.

Full program details will be available at as the event approaches on www.kellycountrypick.org.

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BEECHWORTH

A â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bold and braveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; oration THIS yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kerferd Oration is to be delivered by Northern Territory Senator Malarndirri McCarthy.

Senator Malarndirri McCarthy is a Yanyuwa woman from the Gulf country in the Northern Territory. She ďŹ rst entered the public sphere as a journalist with the ABC and more recently for SBS/NITV. With a focus on bringing communities together and ensuring remote communities are engaged with and listened to, Senator McCarthy wants to encourage all Australians to be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bold and braveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to develop a united vision for Australia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Nations people share a history that stretches more than 50,000 years.

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"This inequality is a challenge that impacts the lives of Aboriginal and Tor-

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"It is just one of the many challenges facing our modern nation.

"When we talk about our future we must not make the same mistakes of the past and ensure that we do not leave anyone behind.â&#x20AC;?

Senator McCarthy was elected to the Northern Territory Assembly as the Member for Arnhem in 2005. During her seven years in the Assembly, she held the Ministerial Portfolios of Local Government, Regional Development, Indigenous

Development, Tourism, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Policy and Statehood.

She was elected as Senator for the Northern Territory in August 2016.

Her experiences bring unique perspectives to the role of Labor Senator for the NT, a familiarity with the challenges and opportunities facing Territorians, and the perseverance and determination to drive change.

The George Briscoe Kerferd Oration was ďŹ rst held in 2003 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the naming of Beechworth.

The annual Oration is a free community event sponsored by Indigo Shire Council, La Trobe University, WAW Credit Union and Quercus Beechworth.

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Chiltern Art Prize attracts many THE Chiltern Art Prize is taking place at the Chiltern Memorial Hall over the long weekend in June.

The new look art prize has a prize pool of $3500 and is aiming to showcase and celebrate the diverse works of artists in the region and beyond.

The prize is being supported by local and regional sponsors and has ďŹ ve categories including the Indigo Shire Youth Emerging Artist Award and the overall Beaumont Tiles Chiltern Art Prize of $1500 for which all entries are eligible.

The North East Victoria, Southern NSW and adjoining regions are home to world-class artists who will be showcasing their work.

Kirrily Anderson, one of the exhibition organisers, is excited at the quality of entries received. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already had high-proďŹ le

artists enter the exhibition and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting to lift the bar of diversity and quality of artwork for exhibition and sale during the art prize weekend.

"We also encourage emerging artists to enter the prize,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The exhibition will be judged by Michael Moran, Curator at MAMA, Josephine Harkin, team leader and curator at Arts Space Wodonga and artist and teacher Mary-Jane Griggs.

The event emcee is Kellie Sutherland from Murray Arts.

Artists can enter online at chilternartprize.com.

Visitors to the Chiltern Art Prize can purchase works over the long weekend.

Opening night is from 6.30pm on Friday, June 8 and the exhibition is open until Monday, June 11.

INSPIRED BY NATURE: Kirrily Anderson, local Chiltern artist, taking inspiration from the surrounding Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park. PHOTO: Manifeasto Photography

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A jam packed winter of festivities for Chiltern WITH a wander through the charming streets of Chiltern you will be whisked back in time, to the booming period of the gold rush era.

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Musicians of any standard are welcome from music students, gigging musicians and amateurs of all persuasions through to professionals keen to display their skills.

With six venues all presenting different genres of music, participants are welcome to stick with one jam or explore the multiple venues.

Listeners are welcomed to join in the festivities.

Chiltern is a popular destination for collectors and lovers of antiques.

Dotted throughout the town, you will find antique shops, museums

and galleries, with a large range of collectables, bric-a-brac, furniture, jewellery, pottery and glassware.

Each August, one of the largest antique shows in regional Australia is hosted in Chiltern, attracting dealers and collectors from all over Australia showcasing a vast collection of desirable antiquities.

The event is an opportunity for collectors to display their precious wares from arts, crafts and gifts through to quilts, decorative items, paintings, sculptures and wall hangings.

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Accessible snow at Mt Buffalo MOUNT Buffalo has some of the best and most accessible snow in Victoria and it’s free as there are no resort fees to enter the park.

Located only a 45 minute drive from Porepunkah and Bright, Mount Buffalo is “North East Victoria’s Winter Wonderland” and has extensive areas of snow at both Dingo Dell and Cresta Valley for snow play and tobogganing, cross country skiing, or simply enjoying the amazing views.

There is a warm and friendly café and day shelter at Dingo Dell where the Mount Buffalo Ski School is based and where there is excellent tobogganing for children and families.

There is toboggan, snowshoe and equipment hire plus a range of snow accessories (gloves, beanies etc) for sale.

Cresta Valley has extensive areas available for tobogganing as some

HEAD ON UP: People of all ages love visiting Mount Buffalo. of the old ski runs are now available to use for snow play and tobogganing.

Cresta is also the hub for cross country skiers to access the groomed Cresta Beginners trail, Bogong Loop and Horn Road ski trails.

There are also the longer ungroomed four and six kilometre trails (accessed off the Bogong Loop) and the Lyrebird Plain back country trail from the Horn Road.

There is no café at Cresta Valley but there are portable toilets and a small day shelter (unheated).

Take your winter woollies and wet weather gear.

There is plenty of parking at both Dingo Dell and Cresta Mount Buffalo Ski School offers daily cross-country ski lessons at Dingo Dell plus half and full day ski tours, see www.mountbuffaloskischool.com.au.

The mountain has snowshoe trails (and snow shoes for hire at the Ski School Shop) plus amazing snow hikes to the top of the Hump and the lookout at Dingo Dell.

Mount Buffalo Ski School also run regular snowshoe rambles each Wednesday and Saturday afternoon at 2.30pm.

Snow camping is available at Lake Catani and Mt McLeod camping areas (see Parkweb.vic.gov.au).

There is a requirement to carry chains throughout the majority of the snow season and chains must be fitted where instructed in the designated fitting bays.

Parks Victoria snow reports outlining conditions and chain requirements are available at ski hires in the valley below and are also posted daily on the Mount Buffalo Ski School Facebook page, or see the snow cam at www.mtbuffalocam.com.au.

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WARM UP: Keep warm and cosy in the midst of winter at Darker Days.

Celebrating the alpine winter BRIGHT Brewery is excited to announce that the second annual Darker Days festival will set Bright alight on Saturday, June 30.

Centred around dark and winter beers produced by the brewers of Victoria’s High Country, Darker Days is a showcase of local produce and activities that celebrate winter in Victoria’s Alpine valleys.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this family friendly festival will bring together local producers, operators, entertainers, beer lovers and families to toast the season and welcome the return of lighter days following the Winter Solstice.

“We had such a fantastic response to the first Darker Days last year,” noted Bright Brewery marketing manager and festival director, James Davidson.

“I love providing the opportunity to showcase the region’s best dark and winter beers while surrounded by a festival that turns winter dreariness into a fun, fire-filled and delicious day out.

“We learned a great deal from our first crack at running a festival last year, including the need to provide more food and warming drinks, more fire and… just more of everything.

"So, we started planning early to

ensure that Darker Days is bigger and better this year, adding new vendors while also maintaining the relaxed atmosphere of a mid-winter festival surrounded by mountains, fire, food, stories and song.

“Some exciting additions to this year’s festival include Backwoods Distilling Co, the new whisky producers from nearby Yackandandah, and the crew from Asylum Ghost Tours in Beechworth who will be telling ghost stories around the fires and leading a unique ghost tour around the haunted streets of Bright.

“Darker Days will also mark the 2018 launch of Bright Brewery’s annual winter brew, Stubborn Russian Imperial Stout, and will see the return of our other limited release winter favourite, Black Diamond India Black Ale. “Most of all, I can’t wait to taste the dark beer delights that the other brewers of North East Victoria create for Darker Days 2018.”

The festival will run from 12noon to 9pm on Saturday, June 30 at 123 Great Alpine Road, Bright (aka Bright Brewery’s vacant block), with entry a gold coin donation for the local CFA. Stay tuned for more info via: www. brightbrewery.com.au/darkerdays.

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So much to enjoy at Hotham MT HOTHAM has something for everyone in 2018, with Victoria’s most reliable snow coverage on Australia’s highest alpine village.

With the resort perched on top of a mountain, your first move after clicking on your skis or board will probably be to take off down a slope, no waiting in lift queues for intermediate and expert riders.

Kids and beginners are also catered for, with an excellent Ski and Ride School.

If you prefer something a little more relaxed, explore our snow gum forests more intimately on snowshoes with Alpine Nature Experience, culminating in a gourmet dinner around a fire and magnificent views over the Dargo Valley.

You can even stay the night in an exclusive ‘glamping’ (luxury camping) experience.

If you’re interested in the technical aspects of running an alpine resort, you can take an evening

tour with our groomers and find out how we keep the slopes perfect, ready for first tracks in the morning.

Of course we have our Basin Rail Park and the Summit Terrain Park for those who want to get some air, over 35 km of cross-country trails through pristine snow gum forests at Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain, and snow play and tobogganning areas for the kids.

After all that, you might need to relax. There are plenty of options for apres snow drinks and dinner, but if you’re looking for something more therapeutic, you can visit our two luxurious spas, White Spa in Hotham Central and Onsen Retreat and Spa in Dinner Plain.

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BUXTON

Marysville - a winter weekend escape THE grand story of Marysville and surrounding towns originated with the opening of the Yarra track, a shortcut giving access to the plentiful Jordan Goldfields.

Visitors passing through the area to the goldfields quickly realised the area was a beauty to be enjoyed in its own right. With an influx of guesthouses popping up since the 1920s, the Marysville area has evolved into one of the most sought after honeymoon destinations in Victoria for couples.

The stunning environment is in part the key drawcard for the area.

Numerous waterfalls are scattered through the forest: with trails suitable for cyclists, trail bikers and skiers weaving their way through the forested landscape. With snow play, tobogganing and various adventure

activities on offer, Lake Mountain resort offers winter enjoyment for families and couples alike.

Providing enjoyment for visitors year round, Buxton Trout and Salmon Farm has been delighting visitors both young and old since it first opened its doors in 1958.

As the first established trout farm in Australia and located just 90 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD in the Yarra Valley region, the farm has been owned by Mitch Mcrae and his family for over 25 years.

The Buxton farm prides themselves on their gravity fed water supply, originating directly from Lake Mountain and fed through Stevenson Falls. Whether you consider yourself to be an experienced angler, or if it is your first time holding a rod, Buxton promises a guaran-

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Undergoing regeneration since the devastating fires of Black Saturday, Marysville has established their position as an ideal location for

a day trip or weekend away for Victorians. The Marysville Information Centre is open seven days a week and is located on Murchison Street at the entrance to Gallipoli Park.

GET OUT AND ABOUT: Enjoy the many beautiful bushwalks in the Buxton and Marysville region.

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Our large range of meals and strawberry desserts including devonshire tea, big strawberry burgers, strawberry filled pancakes and home made ice creams. Our family style Cafe caters for groups large or small.

Bookings preferred for large groups.

Taste

The selection of fruit wines and fortified, especially our iconic “Strawberry Crème” made here on the premises. There is something to suit all tastes and budgets.

Play

The new indoor playground is a child’s factory of fun with tunnels, slides, ball pit and hours of entertainment.

Browse

Our large range of jams, condiments and souvenirs including the three items for $12 section. We also stock the region’s best local produce.

Pick

Strawberries straight from the patch to take home and enjoy. Strawberry season is Oct – Jan and April - July (conditions permitting).

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Winery Walkabout returns in June to showcase Rutherglen’s best VICTORIA'S longest-running wine festival, Winery Walkabout, will return on June 9-10 to showcase the best of North East Victoria’s celebrated wine and produce.

For more than 40 years, the annual walkabout feast has attracted wine lovers to the Rutherglen region over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

The 2018 event will feature 19 Rutherglen wineries with something to taste, sip and savour behind every cellar door. Over two days, food and wine enthusiasts will have the chance to discover some of the region’s stand-out wines, including Rutherglen Muscat and Rutherglen Durif.

Wine lovers with a thirst for knowledge will be delighted by the

wide variety of learning opportunities including back-vintage tastings, behind-the-scenes winery tours, and varietal masterclass experiences.

Warming winter eats will be on offer at wineries across the region.

Must-try dishes over the weekend include Mexican street food (All Saints Estate), farm-grown duck sausages (Jones Winery & Vineyard), ‘low and slow’ barbecue brisket (Warrabilla Wines), and Dutch pancakes (Campbells Wines).

Rutherglen’s iconic wine varietals will also be reimagined in sweet treats including Rutherglen Muscat affogato (Andrew Buller Wines) and Rutherglen Durif chocolate cupcakes (Lake Moodemere Estate).

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Festivities will carry on throughout the region with the Rutherglen Rotary Country Fair taking place on Sunday June 10, 9am–3pm. Stroll along High Street, Rutherglen and grab a bargain from more than 300 market stalls, or get among the carnival atmosphere with live music and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The Apex Great Australian Barrel Rolling Competition and the Apex Rutherglen Grape Stomp will also keep visitors entertained. Take the ultimate strength test by rolling a barrel end-over-end from start to finish, or get down and ‘grapie’ bare-foot stomping. Grab a partner and race others to squash local grapes. The team with the most juice wins.

Early-bird Winery Walkabout tickets start from $45 per person for both days. Festival tickets include access to each of the 19 wineries.

Designated drivers will receive complimentary festival entrance and two tea/coffee/soft drink vouchers provided by event sponsor TAC. Visitors can explore the region with ease. Be chauffeured from one cellar door to the next by TAC winery shuttle buses (at an additional cost) or hop on a bus from several nearby regional cities (at an additional cost).

Purchase tickets: www.winerywalkabout.com.au.

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FALLS CREEK

Snow-fuelled fun bikes on cross country ski trails.

It’s the perfect place to adventure your way and mix the classic with the new.

Season 2018 offers more than just a great forecast. There are plenty of shiny new things to check out on your visit and the biggest and best is the brand-new Eagle Express chairlift.

This $9m investment is the first major chairlift built at an Australian ski resort since 2008 and features detachable quad chairs for a faster and more comfortable ride to the back part of the resort.

Big upgrades are in place for eateries on the slopes with new operators bringing wood-fired pizzas, Asian fusion bowls and a taqueria to Cloud 9, Maggie’s Snacks and Dickie Knees.

This winter is time to experience more thrills and chills in the incredible Victorian alps at Falls Creek. For more information visit www.fallscreek. com.au.

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WHEN the temperatures drop in North East Victoria, the alpine regions gear up for another season of snowfuelled fun.

Coming off the back of a recordbreaking year in 2017, this season is setting up to be the most hotly anticipated in years.

The early forecast is for a cold and snowy winter so now might be the time to rekindle that lost love for the snow, or perhaps even start a new family tradition.

The ideal family mountain, Falls Creek is a great all-rounder with unique experiences for visitors of all sorts.

By the numbers it has Victoria’s largest skiable terrain and the only full ski-in, ski-out village, but these facts just scratch the surface.

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GLENROWAN

Sample, sip and savour

DISTINCTIVE ART: The work of Taro Iiyama, jeweller and sculptor, will be on display during Trails, Tastings and Tales.

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A PLETHORA of tastes, tunes, experiences, scenery and adventure awaits at Glenrowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trails, Tastings and Tales food and wine festival to be held on June 9, 10 and 11. Enjoy the hospitality of the regional winemakers and brewer over the three days of the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a special weekend planned and some impressive wines to sample,â&#x20AC;? said Glenrowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; marketing officer, Jennifer Booth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The region has a reputation for fruit driven, full-bodied and ďŹ&#x201A;avour intensive white, red and fortiďŹ ed wines that will tempt with some sparkling wines also on the list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had a fulfilling vintage with some promising wines for future release so it is time to celebrate.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A special feature of the festival this year is the unique sculpture trail along the Glenrowan wine trail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taro Iiyama, jeweller and sculptor, has won awards and exhibited in Australia and regionally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His choice of subject matter and materials reflect his deep concerns for the environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Follow the sculpture trail of his native animals at the wineries on the June long weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tick a thrilling air balloon ride off your bucket list with this wonderful experience returning, with tethered rides available again during the festival. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fabulous winter fare options will be on the cellar door menus with lots of delicious warming dishes to entice and pair with your wine choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Steaming coffee or a glass of renowned, regional fortified wine will round off a truly satisfying culinary selection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The local brewery will offer some specialty beers to excite the palate and some easy-drinking beers on tap to soothe and savour.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Glenrowan wineries are located on the slopes of the Warby Range, and the adjoining Warby Ovens National Park offers some picturesque walks that can easily fit into your weekend visit in the region.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had a fulfilling vintage with some promising wines for future release so it is time to celebrate.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;For those looking for more relaxed, passive activities, each winery will offer a variety of cellar door entertainment including some great live acts on the weekend program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We warmly invite you to visit us in North East Victoria for a memorable weekend of food and wine with friends and family during the Trails, Tastings and Tales food and wine festival,â&#x20AC;? Ms Booth said.

The Glenrowan tasting glass costs $10 and is required for tastings during the three-day festival at each of the participating wineries, with the participating wineries and brewery being Auldstone Cellars, Baileys of Glenrowan, Morrisons of Glenrowan, Boothâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taminick Cellars and Black Dog Brewery.

Visitors can start and finish the wine trail at their winery of choice.

One lucky weekend visitor will win a mixed dozen of premium Glenrowan wines delivered free to their door.

No BYO alcohol, food or pets and no coaches this weekend.

Mini buses welcome with prebooking a good idea.

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MANSFIELD & DISTRICT

Mt Buller prepped for snow season MT Buller’s winter season officially kicks off in a blaze of fireworks and celebrations in the beautiful alpine village on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend on June 9-11.

CEO of Mt Buller Resort Management, Mark Bennetts says, ‘Snow in Australia is a truly special experience; it’s like another world up here in our snow-covered village and guests will feel the magic as soon as they arrive.

“There’s a wide variety of activities to experience, from skiing and snowboarding, to riding the scenic chairlift or taking a husky sled dog ride, there is something for everyone.”

Mt Buller has a long tradition of supporting Australia’s winter Olympians and you might even see some of the freestyle and aerials

PLAYFUL: Mt Buller has a lot to offer families.

PHOTO: Andrew Railton, Mt Buller and outdoor training zones.

The mogul and aerial jump site has been enhanced this year to ensure the best possible course for our Olympic hopefuls to train on.

team, “The Flying Kangaroos”, during your stay.

This winter the resort has improved the training facilities for the athletes including accommodation and indoor

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This winter Buller Ski Lifts unveils the first SnowSat system in Australia, which allows grooming to precise and even depths across the resort giving a smooth cover and using every flake of snow efficiently.

Launched last winter, Mt Buller’s Twilight Sessions have been a hit on weekends in July and August. From 5pm the lights come on and guests can ski and board on Bourke Street and hit the village toboggan slope until 8.30pm.

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MILAWA & DISTRICT

Winter is for stocking the pantry, curling up with a good book and wrapping yourself in warm merino scarves and wraps

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CROWD PLEASER: The King Valley Art Show draws art lovers from miles around every year.

PHOTO: Marc Bongers.

Show a vehicle for artistic expression THE 21st King Valley Art Show will be held at King River Brewing, at 4515 Wangaratta-Whitfield Road King Valley over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend on June 9-11.

View over 400 artworks by local, intra and interstate artists, crafted in a diverse range of mediums and styles.

The exhibition is open from 10am -5pm and admission for adults is $3.

For the gala opening, happening on Friday, June 8 at 7.30pm, tickets are $30 all inclusive.

Book your seat on the Dyson Bus from Wangaratta for $8 return, and join judge artist Christine Johnson as she announces the winners.

At the gala opening, you can also savour premium wines, craft beer and delicious canapes.

There will be a lucky door prize sponsored by King River Brewing of $500 towards the purchase of an artwork in the show ( this was a great success last year).

The Whitfield District Primary

School provides the professional catering for the gala opening and the Art Show committee is very pleased to be able to provide this fund raising opportunity for their local school.

The organisers of the King Valley Art Show are thrilled to have all their previous sponsors on board again, including major sponsor Dal Zotto Wines.

The art show offers good prizes for artists, with a $3000 Grand Winner as part of 18 awards totalling $16,250.

The show is a true community event, with local businesses and individuals sponsoring prizes, and local people getting on board and volunteering time to help with all the jobs that go to make a fabulous event.

The committee is ever thankful to all involved.

To keep up to date with the show, see kingvalleyartshow.com.au or look up King Valley Art Show on Facebook.

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MILAWA & DISTRICT

Popping the cork on prosecco FUNDING was announced at Brown Brothers winery in Milawa in March to grow the King Valley as Australia’s official home of prosecco, with the Food Source Victoria grant to support the $100,000 marketing and growth strategy.

Wines of the King Valley is an industry and marketing body representing wine producers and growers across a vineyard area of 1800 hectares, with an increasing concentration on Italian varietals as their signature wines.

The alliance includes the King Valley’s Prosecco Road producers, Brown Brothers, Dal Zotto, Chrismont, Pizzini and Sam Miranda.

The project will analyse the potential and capacity of the King Valley wine region to capitalise on the growth in Prosecco sales and outline a strategic five-year plan to meet the huge potential.

It will also help to identify tourism experiences that build on the region’s strengths as the national home of Prosecco, which could lead to an increase in the number of visitors to the region.

The benefits of the project will be distributed to grape growers, winemakers, tourism operators and other local businesses, and will help drive

economic growth in the King Valley.

The Wine Growth Fund is key to the Labor Government’s commitment to boost the wine

industry, which also includes the Wine Industry Development Strategy and the formation of the Wine Industry Ministerial Advisory Committee.

PROSECCO: Jaclyn Symes, Dean Cleave-Smith, Jaala Pulford and Ross Brown saluted the boost in funding for the Wines of King Valley marketing and growth strategy during autumn.

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MILAWA & DISTRICT

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Mon - Fri 8.30am to 5pm Sat 9am to 2pm Sun 10am to 2pm Meet the growers at EV Olive Groves and indulge in the taste of “prize-winning olive oil and famous gourmet olives.”

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WALKABOUT Apiaries is not only home to one of Victoria’s best culinary honey producers, but also Whitehead’s Mead; a family owned and run meadery.

Those new to mead may be forgiven for thinking mead is a sweet drink just made from honey, but the history of mead is so old and its origins so wide that mead has been made in many styles.

Whitehead’s Mead makers focus on honey selection and accompanying ingredients like spices and fruits to create a ferment that is inspiring and alluring.

Styles include Classic Dry, Spiced, Blackberry and Raspberry Melmomel.

The newest addition to the line up is the Red Gum Mead, a rich sweet mead made from honey collected by the Whitehead bees in the Milawa area.

Red Gum honey is specially chosen for its toffee flavour and ability to ferment to a full honey flavour with texture of white port.

It is ideally served as dessert mead straight up, or spritzed up with soda water and mint.

Located next to St Paul’s Church on the Snow Road, Walkabout Apiaries and Whitehead’s Mead are open for honey and mead tasting 9am-5pm weekdays and 10am-3pm weekends.

Come try our seasonal honey varieties at our Farm gate shop, 1531 Snow Rd, Milawa Open: -5pm weekdays, m-3pm Sat & Sun Also the home of Whitehead’s Mead.

Mead crafted from our locally produced honey, berries and spices. Available for tasting now.

Walkabout Apiaries are a 3rd generation family owned beekeeping business. Our bees collect nectar from the blossoming eucalypts of the High Country and the river plains of the Ovens, Murray and King Rivers. We take as much care in handling our honey as we do looking after our bees.

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MAKE GOOD OF THAT PROMISE TO ENJOY THE JOURNEY AND NOT JUST THE DESTINATION WITH A STOPOVER AT LINDENWARRAH AT MILAWA THIS SKI SEASON. A MERE TWO HOURS FROM MOUTH HOTHAM AND FALLS CREEK, LINDENWARRAH IS BOUTIQUE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL BRIMMING WITH WARM HOSPITALITY. Breathe in the clear country air on the open terraces overlooking the neighbouring Brown Brother’s vineyard; watch a fiery sunset over a distant Mount Buffalo or cosy up beside a crackling open fire.

With esteemed neighbours like Brown Brothers, Milawa Cheese and Snow Road Produce, as well as the delightful Restaurant Merlot on site, Lindenwarrah is perfectly situated to showcase the abundance of produce that Victoria’s High Country has to offer.

After a long, languid dinner at Restaurant Merlot and a blissful night’s sleep to break up the long journey from Melbourne, head to Brown Brother’s cellar door to collect some bottles to enjoy in your ski chalet.

Pay a visit to Milawa Cheese to sample their handmade creations and take away one of their indulgent to-go platters. Complete your spread at Snow Road Produce and Milawa Mustards with their array of locally made goodies.

Once a monotonous five hour drive from Melbourne, the journey to the ski fields is now a gourmet experience to delight the senses.

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MYRTLEFORD

Home of history and wonders MYRTLEFORD is situated at the base of the Victorian high country, a town shaped by pioneer graziers, gold seekers and timber gatherers.

Before the settlement of the town, the land where Myrtleford now stands was the location of remote cattle station, Myrtle Creek Run. Recognised as an area of prosperity, many settlements popped up during the gold rush era founded by a diverse mix of nations.

The Italians who settled in the area founded numerous tobacco farms, bringing an inďŹ&#x201A;ux of earnings to the region.

In recent years, the tobacco farms have been replaced by wine grapes, nuts, berries and hops, with fresh produce and artisan creations readily available at their varied farm gates.

The area has in turn evolved to be known for its diversity of

PICTURESQUE: A view of Myrtleford from the lookout on Reform Hill. parks through to motel, hotel, B&B and self-contained accommodation.

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seasons, landscape, people, and produce.

Myrtleford is now home to many innovative and talented growers, producers, restaurateurs, chefs and foodies who are passionate about their local region and the local produce on offer.

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THE Kilmore Celtic Festival comes alive once again this winter, in celebration of the town's rich Celtic Heritage.

Celebrating their 22nd year, the festival takes great pride in presenting the talent of local artists, many of which have experienced success overseas.

Held on the last weekend of June, the festivities will begin on the Friday evening with a welcome dinner, followed by a non-stop day of entertainment on the Saturday.

The festivities will conclude with a traditional Celtic Banquet on the Sunday.

Performing this year will be festival favourites Claymore, Saoirse,

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POPULAR: Claymore are among the bands making their mark at the Kilmore Celtic Festival.

Bric-a-Brac and The Folk Train.

These performers will be joined by festival newcomers McGillicuddies and the Likely Celts.

For further details on the event please visit the festival website http://kilmorecelticfestival.org.au or search for Kilmore Celtic Festival on Facebook.

FESTIVAL WELCOME DINNER AT KILMORE TRACKSIDE

FULL DAY OF NON-STOP

Live Celtic Music

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Poets Breakfast STREET MARKET Highland pipes & drums Irish dancers

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THE CELTIC BANQUET 12 TIL 4PM Full Celtic Roast Meal

JULY

plus Address to the Haggis with great live musical entertainment Banquet bookings essential

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Full Festival Program and Bookings Online www.kilmorecelticfestival.org.au or Tel 5782 2636

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Artist explores the power and the influence of the beard IMPRESSIVE: Susan Murphy from Wangaratta Art Gallery with a work by Clayton Tremlett, Self portrait as the corpse of Mad Dog Morgan (2016, Linocut, 77 cm x 55 cm).

Tremlett’s very own death mask, also on display, is a direct reference to the Ned Kelly death mask held at the Kelly Vault Museum Beechworth, also part of the Burke Museum Collection.

The exhibition was opened on May 26 by the manager of the Burke Museum, Cameron Auty.

Clayton Tremlett will deliver a detailed Artist Floor Talk on Sunday June 17 at 10am.

This event will be followed

by Wangaratta Art Gallery Beard Bonanza, celebrated on Sunday June 17 at 1-3pm where the gallery is welcoming participants to come along and join in on an afternoon of Beards, Burgers, Beer and Bluegrass, with some major sponsorship and prizes to be won.

The exhibition continues until July 8.

All events are free and all welcome, and bookings essential, for information call (03) 5722 0865 or visit www.wangarattaartgallery. com.au.

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WANGARATTA Art Gallery is excited to announce a new exhibition of prints by artist, Clayton Tremlett. The exhibition titled Beard and Influence invokes the dictionary definition of the verb to beard – ‘to oppose face to face, set at defiance or to boldly confront or challenge’.

Clayton Tremlett’s linocut prints incorporating bushranger self-portraits provoke consideration about convictism, larrikinism, resistance to authority and the emergence of a national identity. In reconstructing himself (over four years) as these figures – part men, part myth – Tremlett asks us to consider what it is that different styles of beard might signify for modern-day wearers and observers, and what elements of masculinity are men seeking to express or project in wearing them.

Tremlett has introduced local bushranger references and historic collections including reference materials and small objects from the Burke Museum Beechworth.

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Literature lovers will be inspired in June HELD over the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday weekend, the Wangaratta Lit Fest and Book Fair will return in 2018 after the astounding success of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event.

Hosted in Wangarattaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, the festival invites lovers of

In 2018, Rotary has signiďŹ cantly expanded the scope of the original Book Fair project to incorporate a Literary Festival.

It is expected that this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will raise in excess of $30,000, with proceeds from the event going towards Wangaratta community groups and projects.

Designed as an event to be from the community, to the community, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival will encompass a competition for young writers, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, author panels, and

literature to be inspired, and to take part in the weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events.

Originating from a Rotary Club initiative last year, the event saw over 40,000 books donated by the local community and nearly $15,000 in funds raised.

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a CWA â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Retro CafĂŠ, combined with the successful pre-loved book fair.

Visiting Authors at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event include authors A.J (Sandy) Mckinnon and Glenna Thomson who will conduct writing workshops, panel discussions and author talks on the Saturday of the event.

Entry to the event is just $2 with no books priced over $5.

For further information visit the Wang Lit Fest website at www. wanglitfest.com.au.

AUTHOR: A.J (Sandy) Mckinnon will conduct a writing workshop.

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