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NORTH EAST, HIGH COUNTRY AND GOULBURN MURRAY

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DINNER PLAIN,

Natures Wonderland.

The alpine village of Dinner Plain provides the perfect base from which to explore this most natural of playgrounds. Immerse yourself in nature by taking a trail to a high vantage point or follow an alpine stream to a cascading waterfall. Trails are suitable for mountain biking and trail running or just soak away the stresses of life in a warm spa. Self cater or visit one of the local eateries for some delicious regional cuisine. www.visitdinnerplain.com.au

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index Calendar of Events Around the Region

Tourist News app and digital editions released THE North East Tourist News is now available as a complete digital edition accessible via the North East Media website or app. This follows a partnership between PressReader, the world leading digital newspaper and magazine content distributor and the publisher of the Tourist News, North East Media. This free service enables readers to access the magazine in a format they are familiar with via either smartphone, tablet or desktop device. Once downloaded, the publications can then be read anywhere, anytime even if the reader is offline. North East Media CEO, Edward Higgins, said that technology advances have meant North East Tourist News is more accessible than it ever has ever before. “The digital edition is already proving popular with visitors and locals who are looking for things to do across the region but who can’t always pick up a physical copy of the magazine. “Registered readers receive email alerts every time a new edition comes out which ensures they never miss a thing,” Edward said. “The digital editions are fully integrated with social media which enables readers to quickly and easily share content through popular social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.” A key benefit for advertisers and readers is that advertisement are linked directly back to an advertiser’s website which enables readers to get further information and complete transactions. To get started either visit nemedia. newspaperdirect.com or search for the North East Media at the Apple, Google Play or Windows App Stores.

Wine Countries Albury / Wodonga

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Beechworth 22 – 30 Bonnie Doon / Yarck 31 Bright & District 32, 33 & 36 – 41 34 & 35 MAP Cobram Barooga 42 Corowa Dederang Glenrowan 0DQV²HOG 'LVWULFW 0DQV²HOG 0HUULMLJ Marysville & District Milawa & District Myrtleford Rutherglen Strathbogie Wangaratta Yea

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COVER IMAGE The North East has so much on offer during the summer, with the high country offering a cooler environment to enjoy a host of activities. Resorts which are a traditional winter wonderland offer beautiful nature walks, fabulous mountain biking, or just relax and take in the sights. Our front cover shows visitors enjoying the panoramic views from the Bogong High Plains. PHOTO: Courtesy Falls Creek Resort Management

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MONTHLY MARKETS DECEMBER | JANUARY | FEBRUARY

5-DEC-15 Every Sat. MANSFIELD PRODUCE SWAP 6QRZJXP 1XUVHU\ +LJK 6W 0DQV²HOG ZZZ PDQV²HOGRQOLQH FRP DX Every Sat. MYRTLEFORD CENTRAL MARKET Clyde Street, Myrtleford 0427 272 777 Every 1st Sat. MOUNT BEAUTY COMMUNITY MARKET Hollonds St. & Kiewa Cres., Mount Beauty 03 5754 4097 Every 1st Sat. BEECHWORTH FARMERS MARKET Corner Church & Ford Sts., Beechworth 0408 859 282 Every 1st Sat. TATONG VILLAGE MARKET Tatong Tavern Hotel Grounds, Tatong 03 5767 2210 Every 1st Sat. BARANDUDA COMMUNITY MARKET Community Centre, Sage Court, Baranduda 0435 131 330 Every 1st Sat. NAGAMBIE LAKES COMMUNITY MARKET Blayney Reserve, Jacobson's Outlook, Nagambie 0408 602 841

6-DEC-15 Every Sun. ALBURY WODONGA COMMUNITY MARKET Wilson St. Carpark, Wilson St., Albury 02 6056 5443 Every Sun. AVIAN PARK RACEWAY MARKET Newman Street, Wangaratta 0427 215 258 Every 1st Sun. COROWA FEDERATION CRAFT MARKET Bangerang Park, Edward St., Corowa 0429 949 416 Every 1st Sun. CHILTERN MARKET 62 Main Street, Chiltern 0431 821 341

12-DEC-15 Every 2nd Sat. MYRTLEFORD FLEA MARKET Old School Musemum Grounds, Elgin St., Myrtleford 03 5752 1963 Every 2nd Sat. THE HUME MURRARY FARMERS MARKET Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga 0438 582 996 Every 2nd Sat. VIOLET TOWN COMMUNITY MARKET Recreation Reserve, Tulip Street, Violet Town market@violettown.org.au Every 2nd Sat. ALEXANDRA MARKET AT THE TIMBER TRAMWAY Timber Tramway, Station St., Alexandra 0427 509 988

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summer 13-DEC-15 Every 2nd Sun. AVENEL MARKET Jubilee Park, Queen St., Avenel 0468 586 069 Every 2nd Sun. RUTHERGLEN FARMERS MARKET Lions Park 9am - 12.30pm 02 6033 6306 www.rutherglen.vic.com Every 2nd Sun. JINDERA COUNTRY MARKET Recreational Reserve, Urana St., Jindera www.facebook.com/JinderaCountryMarket

19-DEC-15 Every 3rd Sat. BRIGHT MARKET MAKE IT, BAKE IT, GROW IT Howitt Park, Bright www.brightchamber.com.au Every 3rd Sat. MOYHU FARMERS MARKET &QU 0HDGRZ &UHHN :DQJDUDWWD :KLW²HOG Rd., Moyhu 03 5727 9301

20-DEC-15 Every 3rd Sun. LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY MARKET Wellsford St., Yackandandah 0418 122 921 Every 3rd Sun. YARRAWONGA MULWALA ROTARY MARKET Showgrounds, Gilmore & Dunlop Sts., Yarrawonga 0409 351 892

26-DEC-15 Every 4th Sat. MANSFIELD FARMERS MARKET Primary School, Highett St. entrance, 0DQV²HOG Every 4th Sat. BENALLA CRAFT & LAKESIDE MARKET Lake Benalla Foreshore, Benalla 0467 281 323 Every last Sat. COBRAM LIONS CLUB LOG CABIN MARKET Log Cabin, Federation Park, Cobram 03 5871 3326

27-DEC-15 Every 4th Sun. YARRAWONGA FARMERS MARKET Yarrawonga Foreshore, Yarrawonga 1800 062 260 Every 4th Sun. HOWLONG COMMUNITY MARKET Howlong Golf Club, 186 Golf Club Drv., Howlong 02 6026 5305 COMMUNITY EVENTS DECEMBER 2015

4-DEC-15 - 6-DEC-15 YAMAHA COD CLASSIC Lake Mulwala & The Murray River www.codclassic.com.au

4-DEC-15 to 14-FEB-16 BENALLA ART GALLERY JOHN TWYCROSS COLLECTION Botanical Garden Bridge Street Benalla 03 5760 2619

5-DEC-15 to 6-DEC-16 TOUR OF BRIGHT AND TOUR FONDO Bright and Surrounds 0407 226 446 tourofbright.com.au

5-DEC-15 ST LEONARDS VINEYARD MUSIC ON THE MURRAY St Leonards Vineyard, Leonards Road Wahgunyah 1800 021 621 CHRISTMAS MONSTER MARKET Yarrawonga Foreshore 8am - 1.30pm

5-DEC-15 to 17-JAN-16 THE ANNUAL FRIENDS OF SAM EXHIBITION Shepparton Art Museum (SAM)

6-DEC-15 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT BEECHWORTH Town Hall Gardens 7.30pm Pauline-Salvation Army - 5728 3245 CAROLS BY THE CREEK PREIFFER WINES Distillery Rd, Wahgunyah 12 noon 4pm BYO picnic hamp 0260 332 805 MYRTLEFORD COTTERS MARKET Jubilee Park Great Alpine Road Myrtleford

11-DEC-15 RUTHERGLEN CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Rutherglen Lions Park, 6pm Saus sizzle 8.30 Carols

12-DEC-15 LADIES DAY OUT-BOYNTON'S FEATHERTOP 6619 Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah (03) 5756 2356

16-DEC-15 YACKANDANDAH CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Memorial Gardens. Lions Club BBQ 6pm Carols 7.30pm 02 6027 1216

18-DEC-15 CHILTERN CAROL SERVICE LAKESIDE MUSIC Bowl, Martin Park BBQ 6pm Pre Carols Entertainment 6.30pm

20-DEC-15 LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY MARKET Wellsford Street Yackandandah 0418 122 921

26-DEC-15 MYRTLEFORD GOLDEN SPURS RODEO Yackandandah Road, Myrtleford www.visitmyrtleford.com

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COMMUNITY EVENTS JANUARY 2016

summer

DEC-JAN-FEB

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19-FEB-16 to 21-FEB-16

AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT Various Dates Star Theatre Chiltern 6.45pm (03) 5726 1358 explorechiltern.com.au

WANG TURF CLUB SUMMER RACING 1-15 Racecourse Road, 5722 1242

RIVERBOATS MUSIC FESTIVAL Acquatic Reserve Echuca-Moama (03) 5480 7555

1-JAN-16 MT BEAUTY SPEEDWAY Mt Beauty Alyce Iaria 0401 768 232

2-JAN-16 DEDERANG PICNIC RACES Dederang Racecourse, Kiewa Valley Hwy 0400 4825 084

7-JAN-16 BRIGHT NEW YEAR TWILIGHT MARKET Railway Avenue, Bright 4pm to 9pm Alex 130061883 alex@salamishack.com.au

7-JAN-16 to 9-JAN-16 MAD AS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE OUTSIDERS Bright Court House 1-3 Park Street, Bright 0413 609 886 glass.ernest@yahoo.com.au

8-JAN-16 MYRTLEFORD BUSH MARKET 9AM 2.30pm Myrtleford CBD admin@visitmyrtleford.com

9-JAN-16

23-JAN-16 BEECHWORTH MUSIC FESTIVAL Mayday Hills Village, Beechworth 0450 516 360 A DAY ON THE GREEN Mitchelton Winery, 470 Mitchellstown Road, Nagambie www.mitchelton.com.au

20-FEB-16 BARLENS COLTS & FILLIES RACE DAY WODONGA TURF CLUB Hamilton Smith Drive, Wodonga (02) 6056 1214

20-FEB-16 to 21-FEB-16

23-JAN-16 to 24-JAN-16

ALPINE GRAVITY ENDURO TOUR Falls Creek alpinegravity.net

ADVENTURE KIDS FESTIVAL TWO DAYS OF ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Mt Hotham www.adventurekids.com.au

LAKE HUME CYCLE CHALLENGE Noreuil Park, Albury www.lakehumecyclechallenge.com.au

23-JAN-16 to 24-JAN-16 AUDAX ALPINE CLASSIC AND BONJOUR BRIGHT Bright and surrounds alpineclassic.com.au BEECHWORTH MUSIC FESTIVAL Beechworth 9am start beechworthmusicfestival.com

24-JAN-16 FALLS CREEK DRAGON BOAT Rocky Valley Lake,Bogong High Plains

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TOLMIE SPORTS DAY TOLMIE www.tolmietimes.com/tolmie-sports

27-FEB-16 to 28-FEB-16 2016 MEN’S COUNTRY & JUNIOR REGIONAL GOLF C/SHIPS Myrtleford and Bright myrtlefordgolf.com.au GRETA BRADMAN Opera in the Alps

NE LIFE EDUCATION GREAT AUSTRALIAN DUCK RACE Morses Creek Centenery Park Bright 0434 407 820

10-JAN-16 HARRIETVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUSH MARKET Tavare Park, Harrietville harrietville.historic@gmail.com

11-JAN-16 to 16-JAN-16 30TH ANNUAL JUNIOR COUNTRY BASKETBALL CUP Six days of Junior Basketball action www.alburycity.nsw.au

15-JAN-16 to 17-JAN-16 COOL SUMMER FESTIVAL, HOTHAM HEIGHTS The General Store, Lot 1 Great Alpine Rd, Hotham info@thegeneral.com.au

16-JAN-16 OPERA IN THE ALPS Beechworth Golf Course 5.30pm-10.30pm www.operainthealps.com.au

16-JAN-16 to 17-JAN-16 ECHUCA-MOAMA TRIATHLON & WHARF TO WINERY SWIM Hopwood Gardens, High Street, Echuca

17-JAN-16 MOOROOPNA FARMERS MARKET 8.30AM TO 1PM Ferrari Park, Cnr Midland H’Way & Echucha Road Mooroopna

COMMUNITY EVENTS FEBRUARY 2016

6-FEB-16 ST LEONARDS VINEYARD MUSIC ON THE MURRAY St Leonards Vineyard, Leonards Road, Wahgunyah 1800 021 621 SWEET VALLEY SOUNDS Big Hill Mountain Bike Park, Mount Beauty sweetvalleysounds2012@gmail.com

12-FEB-16 to 14-FEB ADVENTURE TRAVEL FILM FESTIVAL %ULJKW DGYHQWXUHWUDYHO²OPIHVWLYDO FRP CLUB MARINE SOUTHERN 80 SKI RACE Echuca Boat Ramp, Scenic Drive, Echuca WRITERS, READERS & POETS WEEKEND Beechworth beechworthartscouncil.org.au

13-FEB-16 to 14-FEB-16 MOUNTAIN RAID ADVENTURE RACE Falls Creek info@rapidascent.com.au 5261 5511

14-FEB-16 WANGARATTA SWAP MEET & COLLECTABLES MARKET Showgrounds, Evans Street, Wangaratta 0424 114 888

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Bush traditions come to life

FEATURING: Country Rock - Friday: Frankie J Holden & Wilbur Wilde Victorian Bush Poetry Championships Timberhills Bullock Team Working Cattle dog Championships MFSR Re-enactment, Rodeo, Street Parade & Bush Markets plus much much more...

IN the foothills of the Snowy Mountains at Corryong, The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival (March 31-April 3, 2016) is proudly keeping a unique part of Australian history alive and showcasing what our Aussie bush folk take for granted as life. Enjoy the many amazing bush poets – (who this year will be vying for the title for Victorian Bush Poetry Champion) to the toe tapping of the Bush Talent competition, or the dustbusting action of the very unique Aussie horse events that keep the crowds enthralled with the action and horsemanship on display.

The festival features the live re-enactment of the poem with crowds watching “in very fear” as bush horsemen chase wild horses down the mountainside in pursuit of the colt that got away. Headlining the Music Stage on Friday night will be Country Rock Classics Frankie J Holden and Wilbur Wilde, Mustered Courage, Pete Denahy, Ambur Slade and many more. Saturdany night rodeo bursts into action, featuring the best of the best stock versus champion riders. The festival’s own home grown Man From Snowy River $80,000 Horsemanship Challenge, now known Australia wide as one of the best and toughest “Aussie” horsemanship tests in the country, will also fascinate visitors. The event also features Bush Poetry, Ute Muster, Dog Jump, Art and Photographic Show, Street Parade, Working Cattledog Championships - oh yeah, and fun, a real lot of fun.

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Stock up on value items at SPC Ardmona Factory Sales WHETHER you’re stocking up for your trip, or just want some well priced groceries to stock up your cupboard when you get home, SPC Ardmona Factory Sales in Shepparton welcomes you. The locally owned and operated retail outlet sells a range of discounted items from SPC and other well known Australian food brands. SPC Ardmona Factory Sales is well located in Shepparton’s central shopping district, taking pride of place at 197-205 Corio Street, Shepparton, and has free parking in a large car park that can cater for both cars and trailers/caravans. From fruit to convenient canned meals and various other general grocery items, there is plenty for shoppers at SPC Ardmona Factory Sales. They not only sell single items, they have bulk

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buy discounts on a large range of grocery items, including chilled and frozen products. If you’re with the RACV, you can also receive a five per cent discount when you spend $70 or more. SPC Ardmona Factory Sales are open Monday-

Friday 9am-6pm, and weekends from 9am-5pm, and are closed only on Christmas and Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day. More information is available on the website at www.spcardmonafactorysales.com.au.

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Corowa to Shepparton, a food guide YOU can really make a meal out of your next trip to the North East by visiting some of the region’s welcoming Best Western hotels. Start your day with breakfast in Corowa. At the Best Western Heritage Motor Inn just minutes from the Rutherglen wine trails, guests and locals are welcomed to sit down for the big breakfast: two poached eggs, baked beans, smoked bacon, sausage, mushrooms and tomato. “It’s our most popular order and fills people up well into lunchtime,” says owner Geoff Mallows. Historic Beechworth is a 45 minute drive south. It’s a starting point to learn about Ned Kelly, one of Australia’s most famous bushrangers. Wander around Beechworth Gaol and book in for the Saturday night lantern tour. Once you check in to the Best Western Beechworth Motor Inn, you can make an easy lunch in the new barbecue and alfresco garden seating

PICTURESQUE: The view from Shepparton’s Best Western Plus The Carrington.

area. Cook your own hot dogs while the kids play under the trees. A one and a half hour drive west is Shepparton where mealtimes can be a sophisticated affair. The Carrington Restaurant at Best

Western Plus The Carrington lets you dine beneath the soft glow of chandelier lighting as the sun sets over Lake Victoria. The accommodation is stylish and elegant, offering deluxe rooms

to two bedroom apartments with wi-fi, 42 inch TVs and an outdoor swimming pool. For more about Best Western in North East Victoria visit bestwestern.com.au/hotel-directory.

Rediscover the past on one of our classic bikes from the 70’s or find out if the stories your old man used to tell you were anything like the truth. Based in the foothills of the Great Divide at Everton Victoria, CLASSICS ON ALPINE is your gateway to some of the best motorcycling country Australia has to offer. Hire the fabulous Honda 4 or Kwaka 9, cruise the alps on a super smooth GT 750 Suzuki or take a “metric Triumph”, the XS 650 for a spin. As well as a great range of hire bikes we also offer repair and restoration services for classic Japanese motorcycles. Open 8.30am to 5.00pm.

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Exploring the wonder of Winton Wetlands THE serene and picturesque Winton Wetlands has become easily recognisable, largely because of the seemingly endless blue sky and the sculptural quality of the dead trees which dot the landscape. Long before the area was inundated to create Lake Mokoan, the wetland system which flooded seasonally had ideally accommodated local indigenous peoples, providing an abundance of resources including water, traditional food, medicines and shelter, as well as being an important meeting place. The road to restoration began in 2010 and the 8,750 hectare reserve became a project of national significance, believed to be the largest in the southern hemisphere, and a community based committee was established to manage the restoration of the Winton Wetlands. Fast forward to today and the reserve has become a popular tourist destination because of

its natural assets and its cultural heritage. People are visiting to walk and see the sights, ride bikes, bird watch, take photographs and go canoeing. The centrepiece of the Winton Wetlands is “Mokoan Hub and Café” which opened in May 2015 and is considered one of the most important stages of the reserve’s restoration. The hub has become the arrival point for visitors wanting to access bike tracks, walks and the lookout. A canoe launching facility now provides a long passageway with a channel made deep enough so it can be used even when the wetlands is only 30 per cent full. The observation pad constructed on the northern foreshore is believed to be the ideal location to view the stars, with a local astronomy group regularly visiting the site, although it is also a popular viewing platform for birdwatchers.

NEW ADDITION: The Mokoan Hub and Café which opened in 2015 is now the meeting point for visitors to the spectacular wetlands. PHOTO: Luke Plummer

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WINE TIME: Summer is the season to enjoy good food and wine in the great outdoors. PHOTO: Luke Plummer

Local wines to shine FROM the fertile plains around the Murray River to the steep, timbered foothills of the Victorian Alps, North East Victoria offers stunning scenery and celebrated gourmet experiences at any time of the year. The North East’s five wine regions - Rutherglen, Beechworth, Alpine Valleys, King Valley and Glenrowan - all reflect their distinct climatic, topographic and historic differences in the quality and complexity of wines

and the superb, artisan-style brews they produce. From the North East it is only a short drive across to central Victoria, encompassing chilly mountain ranges, humid valley plains, fertile river flats, thick forests and dry, rolling hills, producing wines that range from rich, ripe reds to full-flavoured whites. There is something for everyone to enjoy this summer in wine country. Find out more at www.visitvictoria.com.

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Icehouse heads all star lineup FOLLOWING the overwhelming success of the very first a day on the green in Nagambie last year, promoter Roundhouse Entertainment is pleased to announce another incredible line-up for the second concert on Saturday, January 23, 2016. One of Australia’s most iconic bands Icehouse will headline the Mitchelton Wines show, and in a musical feast of classic Aussie hits, they will be joined by Baby Animals, Diesel, Models and Deborah Conway. More than 5000 music fans enjoyed last year’s event and with tickets starting at just $99.90, another huge crowd is expected. “We played several a day on the green shows in 2012 and each was a pleasure,” front man Iva Davies said. “So we’re looking forward to being involved again in the great atmosphere, the line-up of Australian talent and seeing the audiences under the stars.” With 28 platinum albums, eight Top 10 albums, a place in the ARIA Hall Of Fame and more than

COOL: Icehouse perform live. PHOTO: Tony Mott.

thirty Top 40 singles - including the unofficial Aussie national anthem, the seminal Great Southern Land – Icehouse has undoubtedly carved out a special niche in the Australian psyche. Between them these five artists are responsible for many of our finest home grown hits. Icehouse’s Great Southern Land, Hey Little Girl, Crazy, Electric Blue, Man Of Colours; Baby Animals Early Warning, Rush You, One Word, Diesel’s Crying Shame, Tip Of My Tongue, Don’t Need Love, Come To Me, Models’ Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind, Barbados, I Hear Motion and Deborah Conway’s It’s Only The Beginning, Man Overboard and White Roses. Promoter Michael Newton said: “It was terrific

to see how warmly the first a day on the green at Mitchelton Wines was embraced not only in Nagambie but by the whole region. “It was a brilliant day in a beautiful location. “We’ve put together another great line-up of artists, so we’re looking forward to another memorable day.” Managing director Mitchelton Wines, Andrew Ryan, said: “The first show was a great success and we are thrilled to be working again with the team from a day on the green and excited to be hosting such iconic Australian artists on the Australia Day Weekend.” Tickets are available from Ticketmaster or see www.adayonthegreen.com.au for more information.

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As a boutique family winemaking business, owner and head winemaker Damien Cofield is very proud to be offering their hand crafted sparkling wines, in particular their 2006 Reserve Release Pinot Noir Chardonnay. “This wine spent nearly nine years on lees, which gives it a unique character,” he said. Recently released red wines mainly showcase the exceptional 2013 vintage, Damien is particularly proud of his 2013 Minimal Footprint Quartz Vein Shiraz.

Made from fruit sourced from the Quartz Vein vineyard which runs alongside Cellar Door, the quartz characters of the soil are showcased in this wine. “This might be our best red yet,” Damien said. “We like to think all our reds are true to the Rutherglen style every vintage, but this wine is one out of the box.” In 2014, winemaker Brendan Heath joined the Cofield team. With a history of production of some of Rutherglen’s most famous fortifieds, an exciting future seems in

store for the cellar door releases at Cofield Wines. First of the fortifieds to be released is the Topaque. Made from the muscadelle grape and showing malt and butterscotch flavours, it will be sure to be included with this year’s Christmas dinner, according to the Cofield team. For a real treat you can purchase a wine flight tasting, which sees three wines matched to local produce, included is the Topaque matched to a Renaissance Chocolate Topaque truffle, a true delight.

This summer head out to Cofields, where you can either dine with the Pickled Sisters Cafe, recently awarded Australia’s best cafe restuarant by Savour Australia, or bring your own picnic, taking advantage of the free barbecue facilities. Wines are available by the glass or bottle and can be enjoyed on the lawns, where visitors can relax in a bean bag, and grab a game of chess or connect four. More information is available on www.cofieldwines.com.au or call (02) 6033 3798.

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Officially opened in 1974 and designed by renowned architect Robin Boyd, The Mitchelton Estate has always captured the imagination of its visitors through its unique architecture and the variety of areas to explore. An exciting new era is unfolding in re-establishing Mitchelton as one of Victoria’s premier winery experiences. The Muse restaurant at Mitchelton overlooking the Goulburn River has recently re-opened after an extensive renovation, featuring a rustic French themed menu using regionally sourced produce, designed to complement the estate grown Mitchelton wines. In expanding the offer at Mitchelton, the chocolatiers Ministry of Chocolate are in the final stages of finishing the new chocolate factory located at Mitchelton and will be producing fine Belgium chocolates from mid November and the new Chocolate Café will be opening shortly after. For more information or to make a booking call 03 5736 2222 or email mitchelton@mitchelton.com.au

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Annual dragon boat regatta THE Brave Hearts Dragon Boat Club will host the 8th Annual Albury Wodonga Dragon Boat Regatta on the last weekend of February next year at the Gateway Lakes Precinct, Lemke Road, Wodonga. This regatta will also celebrate an important 10 year birthday milestone. This being the launch of the beautiful Brave Hearts Dragon Boat, built by a remarkable local group of cancer survivors who captured the hearts of the region by becoming the first group of women to have ever built a 12 metre dragon boat at the TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, Albury Campus. This also saw the commencement of this great sport to our region. The much loved Community Day Regatta which will take place on Saturday February 27, 2016 will have an underlying theme of Get Active for Your Health, and in the process have fun. The event aims to have over 20 corporate and community teams including both councils competing against each other in the true spirit of

healthy competition and camaraderie. They welcome newcomers to this day. A team consists of 20 people who will be provided with everything including life jackets, paddles and of course a dragon boat to paddle and a qualified Sweep to steer the boat. Each team will be given 2 one hour coaching tuition sessions on the two weekends prior to the regatta. As well as a great day of sporting fun there will be a special, touching remembrance ceremony on the water to commemorate and celebrate the lives of those who have lost theirs to cancer, as well as individuals who are having cancer treatments or are now in remission.

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Enjoy regional lifestyle in Albury Wodonga ALBURY Wodonga reflects all of the things visitors love best – relaxing, enjoying good times with family and friends, getting into the amazing outdoor activities the region is famous for and savouring great local food and wine. The town’s stunning location on the banks of the Murray River gives easy access to some of Australia’s most exciting skiing, oldest wineries, tastiest regional produce and bestpreserved historic towns. The unique atmosphere of the cities blends an urban vibe with laidback charm, tradition with innovation, and adrenalin-charged action with quiet afternoon strolls. Whatever brings you here and however long your stay, visitors are welcomed in the border region and will find many reasons to return. If you’re heading out for a picnic, try the Wonga Wetlands, Lake Hume Village overlooking the dam wall and the lake, Huon Hill, Hovell Tree Park (bonus points if you happen to be in

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town on a Sunday when the Community Wood Fired Ovens are in action - for dates and details check www.alburycity. nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6023 8111), Albury Botanic Gardens, Sumsion Gardens, or Gateway Island, on the banks of the Murray.

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Bonegilla Migrant Experience upgrade A NEW Welcome Centre is part of a major redevelopment officially opened at the Bonegilla Migrant Experience in November. Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie joined Wodonga mayor Anna Speedie in opening the $760,000 project which also includes landscaping, signage, restoration of the recreation hut and two public artworks. Cr Speedie said the redevelopment has made the Bonegilla Migrant Experience more visitorfriendly and will help preserve an important part of Australian history for future generations. “The Bonegilla Migrant Experience is a significant tourist attraction for the region and last financial year, welcomed 17,500 visitors,” she said. “The site has links with people in every state and territory in Australia. “Our visitors today reflect that deep and personal

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connection, however, we are increasingly seeing more and more visitors to the site who simply want to learn about modern Australia’s heritage and history.” More than 300,000 migrants passed through the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre between 1947 and 1971. New exhibition materials have been installed in

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the Recreation Hut and throughout the Bonegilla Migrant Experience to better tell the stories of those individuals and families who stayed at the site. Today’s event also coincided with the launch of the revamped Bonegilla Migrant Experience website, found at bonegilla.org.au, and a new Facebook page.

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ALBURY / WODONGA PARIS comes to Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) this December with a stunning exhibition of more than 150 prints, posters, drawings and monotypes by the Impressionist masters, Lautrec, Degas and Daumier drawn from the collection of the National Gallery of Australia. Impressions of Paris: Lautrec, Degas, Daumier examines the role of each artist in the development of 19th Century art in France—their inuence and their originality. This special exhibition of works on paper will be further complemented by a suite of ďŹ ve bronze sculptures of ballet dancers by Degas, on loan to MAMA from the collections of the NGA, Art Gallery of NSW and Queensland Art Gallery. MAMA curator, Bianca Acimovic, said the exhibition marked an important milestone for the new contemporary art museum. “For the ďŹ rst time in this region we have facilities which meet the

conservation and exhibition standards required by leading Australian and international galleries to present such important works of art. “Impressions of Paris represents a signiďŹ cant departure from the sorts of exhibitions we are used to seeing in Albury,â€? she said. The exhibition will look at the major contribution to French art made by three key ďŹ gures: HonorĂŠ-Victorin Daumier (1808–1879), Edgar Degas (1834–1917) and Henri de ToulouseLautrec (1864–1901). A generation apart, each was a consummate draughtsman whose innovative compositions and embrace of modern subject matter played a signiďŹ cant role in artistic developments in France over the 19th Century. Impressions of Paris will be the ďŹ nal major exhibition presented by MAMA in 2015 ahead of the February 12, 2016 opening of the exclusive international exhibition, Marilyn: Celebrating an American Icon.

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Outdoor delights in summer ON A CLEAR DAY: Mt Pilot summit within Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park.

MOST of us already know that spending time outdoors feels good. A walk in the fresh air, a picnic with family and friends, or just some quiet time surrounded by nature seems to invigorate, inspire and calm us. This isn’t just a hunch– it’s backed up by research from all over the world. “We know from research that time spent in parks is good for our physical, mental, social and spiritual health,” said Parks Victoria acting chief executive Chris Rose. “This is why we must carefully manage our natural places and it is at the heart of our Healthy Parks Healthy People approach. “This approach to managing Victoria’s parks ensures that everyone can benefit from time spent in nature.” So given the winter weather is starting to break

and getting out in nature will help you feel better in a whole range of ways, the only question that remains is - where to go? Luckily the Wangaratta and Beechworth area has a whole range of options, with something to suit everyone. So check out some of the places you might like to visit locally during the warmer weather. Ovens River: If you’re looking to do a spot of fishing or just watch the swans drift by then you can’t beat the Lower-Ovens National Park at Bundalong or if the river isn’t too high then Francis Road just near the Killawarra fire shed is also a great place to visit on a sunny day. Ryan’s Lookout: In Warby-Ovens National Park, on a clear day you’ll get a spectacular view to the Alps. This might just be the first stop of a drive and walk tour through the Warby Range where you can enjoy several lookouts, picnic areas and walking tracks

including Wenham’s Camp and Pine Gully. Look out for the stunning kangaroo grass, with their flowering spikes on display. Woolshed Falls: With increased water coming over the falls there’s no better time to visit the falls in Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park. Enjoy the view from the lookout or get a bit closer by rock hopping down to the top of the falls. Please be careful as the rocks can become slippery. Enjoy a picnic, a bushwalk or just stop in briefly as you tour the many sights to see in the area. Mt Pilot summit: With an easy walk from the carpark to the summit, you won’t be disappointed. Dotted in yellow, white and purple wildflowers and with sweeping views of the surrounding plains it’s a photographer’s paradise. For more information on Victoria’s parks and reserves, go to www.parks.vic.gov.au or call 131 963.

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Touring the Indigo Gold Trail INDIGO’S unique Gold Trail can now be explored using a smartphone. A Gold Trail app was developed last year to help people navigate the rich history of this historic trail. The Indigo Gold Trail, officially unveiled in 2011, is a touring route connecting the gold heritage towns and sites of Beechworth, Rutherglen, Chiltern and Yackandandah. The route includes dozens of historic sites including heritage-listed buildings and important gold mining sites. Indigo Shire Tourism describes it as an evolving collection of gold history, being preserved for future generations to gain an understanding of how important gold mining was in establishing the region.

SMART WAY: Visitors touring Beechworth on the Indigo Gold Trail, can now be guided by a mobile app. PHOTO: Tourism Victoria.

The Indigo Gold Trail app allows people to explore the sites and listen to audios telling the tales of a bygone era on their own mobile phone. It was designed to provide a better experience for those exploring the

region’s gold history, allowing them to learn more about the various sites they visit through modern, mobile technology. The Indigo Gold Trail app is available free through both Apple

iTunes and Google Play for android phones as a free download. To find out more about the Indigo Gold Trail visit www.indigogoldtrail. com or download a copy of the app from your mobile phone store.

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Home of quality childrenswear BROWSE through a unique collection of designer children’s clothing and footwear at Redhill Childrenswear, located in the historic, North East town of Beechworth. The store has been proudly owned and operated by Ondra and Andrew Holloway for close to six years, and the couple pride themselves on listening to their customers’ wants and needs. “We have lovely, friendly staff who know the stock inside out, and can offer personalised service - putting together entire outďŹ ts if required,â€? said Ondra. “We aim to provide that something different for everyone – catering to locals, tourists and the overseas market.â€? While Redhill Childrenswear has a bricks and mortar store, they are also on Facebook, and shoppers also have the convenience of being able to browse and buy online through their website. All items are handpicked and have

that unique, one-off appeal. “We never duplicate orders in our clothing – we only ever buy one run of each style,â€? said Ondra. The store stocks a wide range of funky, fair trade designer clothing, footwear and accessories to ďŹ t babies through to children aged up to 14 years. Redhill Childrenswear supports fair trade and is pleased to have partnered with Eternal Creation for Nepal, while also stocking the largest range of Bebe by Minihaha baby range in the North East, regarded as one of the leading clothing labels in Australia. Savvy shoppers will also ďŹ nd brands including Chalk and Cheese, Arthur Ave and Miss Rose Sister Violet, Overcrawls, Pediped, Walnut Melbourne and Seedling. Red Hill Childrenswear can be found at 49 Ford Street in Beechworth and is open seven days a week or visit www. redhillchildrenswear.com.au.

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Walking tour explores nation’s history THE historic town of Beechworth stands as one of the best living examples of how our nation grew and prospered with over 30 buildings listed with the National Trust. The best way to explore is to join a guided walking tour, where you can see many of the original buildings first hand and discover the stories behind the grand facades. The “Echoes of History Guided Walking Tour” includes the story of Robert O’Hara Burke (of Burke and Wills fame), the role of the famous Golden Horseshoes in an historic election, tales from Beechworth’s

ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY: Explore historic buildings including the old court house during a guided tour in Beechworth.

China Town and the history of the first Australian born Governor General. The “Ned Kelly Walking Tour” includes the sites and story of Ned Kelly’s connection to Beechworth. Tour highlights include the house

where Magistrate William Henry Foster, who presided over Ned Kelly’s committal hearing in the Beechworth Court, lived and the site where Ned Kelly won a bare-knuckle boxing match that lasted 20 rounds. Tours run daily and take one hour

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Music festival brings the people good times THE ever growing Beechworth Music Festival continues to go from strength to strength, with the next festival happening on Saturday, January 23, 2016. This year’s festival will be headlined by Shepparton based hip hop artist Briggs, with other artists set to perform including King of the North, My Left Boot, Sugarcanes, Richard Perso and many more. Driving along proceedings will be MC Cat McGauran and tunes played by DJ Mermaid. Beechworth Music Festival is held at Madman’s Gully Ampitheatre at Mayday Hills, Beechworth. The festival has a large presence on social media, with up to date information available on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Tickets are available on www.beechworthmusicfestival.com.

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BEECHWORTH’S extraordinary Mayday Hills’ former lunatic asylum continues to draw dendrologists and gardeners for Beechworth Treescape Group’s tours of the heritage-listed site’s magnificent trees. The National Trust last year added 62 trees or tree groups in the extensive grounds to Victoria’s

Mayday Hills is among the top five collections of planted trees (with some remnant eucalypts as well) in Victoria, based on age, complexity, high number of rare species, and a good succession plan from constant care over the past 150 years,� said National Trust of Australia Victorian division advocacy and conservation senior manager Paul Roser. It includes one majestic brittle

significant trees’ register. It is the largest collection of trust-listed trees in the state and the volunteer Beechworth Treescape Group has taken the opportunity to devise and publish a comprehensive brochure for visitors to guide themselves from tree to tree on three distinctive walks, each taking in about 50 trees. “The collection of trees at

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All Rhodes lead to Opera in the Alps THE distinctive voice of Teddy Tahu Rhodes will ring out in Beechworth this summer as Australian Music Events once again holds the popular Opera in the Alps event. The event will be held at Beechworth Golf Course on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Teddy Tahu Rhodes has been a big name in Australian opera and musical theatre for many years, having starred in a range of productions, from Don Giovanni and Antony and Cleopatra, to The King and I and South PaciďŹ c. He has sung throughout the world. Other performers set to take the stage for the event are Greta Bradman (Grandfather - Sir Donald Bradman), Shanul Sharma and Stefan Cassomenos - concert pianist, as well as conductor Guy Noble with full orchestra, Opera Scholars Australia and the 100 voices of the Opera in the Alps Choir. More information on the event is available on www.australianmusicevents. com.au and tickets are available through Eventbrite or Beechworth Visitor Information Centre 1300 366 321.

BIG VOICE: Teddy Tahu Rhodes will be among the big names performing at Opera in the Alps in Beechworth this summer.

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Fishing North East Victoria in summer By ROBBIE ALEXANDER

SUMMER is a great time to ďŹ sh right across North East Victoria. The Murray cod season opens on December 1 and remains open right through until the end of August next year. TROUT Trout ďŹ shing will be quite limited this summer. It’s been a tough spring after last year’s terrible heatwave took its toll on many waterways. This summer the small rural streams will be worth avoiding. Your best bet is to head high into the mountains in search of the cooler water streams with reliable ows. MURRAY COD Summer is all about Murray cod ďŹ shing in North East Victoria. Lower reaches of the Ovens, King, Broken, Kiewa, Mitta Mitta, Murray and Goulburn Rivers all have decent numbers of Murray cod, as well as

many of their tributaries. Bardi grubs are the best bait for larger cod, however, worms catch the most cod although they are usually smaller. Surface lures and spinnerbaits are also very effective right across the region. YELLOWBELLY The Broken and Goulburn River catchments are the best places in North East Victoria to target yellowbelly during summer. The Broken Creek also gets stocked regularly with yellowbelly, and Lake Nillahcootie is the standout lake in the region to target yellowbelly by both boat and land based. A paternoster rig baited with either a live shrimp, or bunch of garden worms is deadly on yellowbelly, so too are lipless crank bait lures and small spinnerbaits.

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Breaking the serenity at Bonnie Doon Music Festival THIRD time running and it’s on with the show for Chris Wilson and his Bonnie Doon Music and Buskers Festival to be held on February 19, 20 and 21. However, for Chris the format has changed this year and the festival – with some huge band names returning this year – will basically be a one day music fair. “To keep costs to a minimum and to attract more people, I have kept the festival to the Saturday only,

ON STAGE: Returning to the Bonnie Doon Music Festival again in February will be popular rock and roll band Rattlin’ Cane from Melbourne. The music and buskers’ festival will again attract top performers to break the serenity of Doon lakeside shores.

with a one day charge, but still some great performers entertaining on three stages throughout the day and night,� Chris said. The Friday night will be an open stage for anyone who wants to come and ‘jam’. “Saturday will see performances by Rattlin’ Cane, Stag Hens and The Hollands along with many of last

year’s performers coming back – just because they love it,� Chris said. Apart from the main stage there will be country music and line dancing in the recreation hall and the ‘walk up’ stage where performers just come on in, put their names on the board and play for 15-20 minutes. This year a poet’s corner will also be introduced, particularly over

Sunday breakfast. Sunday will again see some great performers on stage, but this day will again be for free – just come on down and enjoy the variety of music and performers. Camping will be available but must be booked ahead of time. For further information go to wwwbonniedoonmusicfestival.com.

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Blazing beer trail By KYLIE WILSON

SURROUNDED by the shine of rows of brewing equipment and vats, the atmosphere in the shed at Black Dog Brewery at Taminick Cellars is jovial and chatty. But what is coming together is different to what brewer James Booth produces every day. This particular amber liquid, a Belgian farmhouse style ale known as grisette, is the product of hard work from a group of passionate brewers who call the North East their home. As well as James, gathered at the brewery are Ryan Tyack from Bright Brewery, Pete Hull from Sweetwater Brewing Company, and Stefan Landvogt, hailing from Beechworth’s Bridge Road Brewery. And what this quartet of ale enthusiasts are making together is the latest limited edition beer in a series

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they have produced for the past few years as a way to showcase, and raise money to market, the North East Brewery Trail. Bright Brewery marketing manager James Davidson said the brewers get together each year to produce the special beer, aimed at showcasing the ingredients available in the North East as well as the skills of the brewers. Pete said after the trail (driven by brewers and facilitated by Tourism

North East) was established, the idea for the collaborative brew came, naturally enough, from chatting over a few beers. And Ryan admitted the process “is a great excuse to catch up and check out someone else’s brewery”. “We play around with brewery toys, and we learn from each other,” he said, noting the collaborative beer making process was an ideal way to forge “mateship” between all the brewers.

He said local brewers already had an informal and sharing relationship, often visiting each other’s breweries and trying each other’s beers. “Everyone’s out to help each other,” Ryan said. Pete said he enjoyed the collaborative nature of making the brew, and said the profits from its sale go into a pool that helps all the breweries on the trail market themselves. “It keeps the brand of the High Country Brewery Trail fresh,” he said, adding that the brew has become part of the renewed push towards activity based tourism, including cycling. “There’s a foundation core of strong brewing history here.” The collaborative beer, known as High Country Brewers Collaboration Rule 48, will be available from each brewery on the trail. More information on the High Country Brewery Trail is available by visiting www.victoriashighcountry. com.au/food-wine-beer/high-countrybrewery-trail.

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Victorian parks and forest tracks reopen environment is a wonderful place to visit. However we want people to be mindful of the camp ďŹ re regulations and ensure that camp ďŹ res are maintained and left in a safe condition. “With the onset of warmer weather it is critical that we work together to minimise the potential spread of bushďŹ res. Parks Victoria general manager regional services Craig Stubbings said: “DELWP and Parks Victoria thank the many Four Wheel Drive Victoria volunteers who put in hundreds of hours of work to assist with the maintenance and promotion of seasonal road closures for the ongoing protection of Victoria’s parks and forests,â€? Mr Stubbings said. “It’s great to see volunteers so committed to working in partnership for the betterment of Victoria’s natural spaces.â€? Visitors are encouraged to obtain the most up-to-date information on access into forest and park areas before they travel. For more information about road closures and changes of conditions go to www.parkweb.vic.gov.au or check the Public Access Map at www.depi.vic.gov.au/forestry-andland-use/visiting-parks-and-forests/ visiting-state-forests/public-accessmap for any prolonged closures.

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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Railway Place, Cnr Smollet & Young Street p. 1300 252 879 f. (02) 6023 8282 e. info@visitalburywodonga.com w. www.visitalburywodonga.com ALEXANDRA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 36 Grant Street p. 1800 652 298 (03) 5772 1100 f. (03) 5772 1100 e. alexvic@virtual.net.au w. www.alexandratourism.com

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BEECHWORTH VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 103, Ford Street, p.1300 366 321 (03) 5728 8065 f. (03) 5728 3083 e. visit_beechworth@indigoshire.vic.gov.au w. www.beechworthonline.com.au

COBRAM BAROOGA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE 2 Station Street p. 1800 607 607 f. (03) 5871 1727 e. cbtaccommodation@westnet.com.au w. www.cobrambarooga.org.au COROWA COROWA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 100 Edward Street, Ball Park, Corowa NSW 2646 p. 1800 814 054 (02) 6033 3221 e. tourismcorowa@dragnet.com.au w. www.visitcorowashire.com.au CORRYONG VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 50 Hanson Street p. (02) 6076 2277 f. (02) 6076 2152 e. vic@towong.vic.gov.au w. pureuppermurrayvalleys.com

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GREATER SHEPPARTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 33 Nixon Street, Shepparton p. 1800 808 839 (03) 5831 4400 f. (03) 5822 2311 e. info@discovershepparton.com.au w. www.discovershepparton.com.au

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MOUNT BEAUTY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 31 Bogong High Plains Road, Mt Beauty p. (03) 5755 0596 1800 111 885 f. (03) 5754 1767 e. mtbeautyvic@alpineshire.vic.gov.au w. www.greatalpinevalleys.com.au

OMEO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 179 Day Ave p. (03) 5159 1455 e. secretary@omeoregion.com.au w. www.omeoregion.com.au

RUTHERGLEN WINE EXPERIENCE & VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 57 Main Street p. 1800 622 871 (02) 6033 6300 e. info@rutherglenvic.com w. www.rutherglenvic.com STRATHBOGIE SHIRE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Wahring Restaurant, Cnr Goulburn Valley H'way and Moss Road Wahring (10km north Nagambie) p. (03) 5794 7263 Free 1800 444 647 e. nagambielakesandstrathbogieranges VIC@fastmail.com.au Online bookings: www.nagambielakesandstrathbogieranges.com.au WANGARATTA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 0XUSK\ 6WUHHW p. 1800 801 065 e. tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au w. www.visitwangaratta.com.au

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A new perspective on local touring

OUT AND ABOUT: Experience the North East in a new way with Alpine Trike Tours.

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IF you are looking for a unique way to see the sights that the North East has to offer this summer, Alpine Trike Tours could be the answer you are looking for. The business was established in October 2014 by Len Kilpatrick, a knowledgeable local who can give you a new perspective on local landmarks. He operates an Australian made Oz Trike capable of seating three passengers, the vehicle is fully equipped with seatbelts and complies with Australian design regulation. Mr Kilpatrick says he caters for a wide range of people, from couples to families or small groups of friends, and he and his trike

have even transported brides and grooms to their weddings. Tour itineraries are up to the individual customer, and Mr Kilpatrick said that when riding on the trike, taking in the scenery with the wind in your hair, it is more about the trip than the destination. He covers a wide area in the North East, including Mt Buffalo, Mt Beauty, Myrtleford, Bright and the Ovens Valley, and tours can be anywhere from a half hour in length to a full day. Helmets are supplied and jackets can be supplied if the weather calls for it. For up to date information, head to the Alpine Trike Tours page on Facebook.

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Warm welcome to Mount Buffalo NOW in its 6th year of operation, the popular Dingo Dell CafĂŠ and Tourist Shelter continues to welcome visitors to the pristine environment of the Mount Buffalo National Park. Operator Keith Brettargh said not only did the cafĂŠ, which is open during the school holidays, offer delicious hot and cold food and drinks including pies, pasties, sandwiches and ice creams to day trippers and campers, but regularly catered for the Seven Peaks Alpine Ascent Cycling Challenge. He said anyone touring the region was welcome to call in and say hello at KB’s coffee trailer, which is located at the gorge carpark in the Mount Buffalo Chalet precinct. “We’re happy to provide visitors with maps and to help guide them around the mountain,â€? he said. “It’s a great place for families to visit over the summer, where you can camp, cycle and bushwalk

TIMEOUT: Take a break and soak up the sun at Dingo Dell CafĂŠ and Tourist Shelter during your next visit to Mount Buffalo National Park.

and escape the summer heat. “There are beautiful waterfalls and many kinds of indigenous wildlife to see, including lyrebirds, wombats and even the occasional dingo.â€? Over the school holidays the Dingo Dell CafĂŠ will

also have kayaks available for hire, in conjunction with Adventure Guides Australia. It has also become a popular destination for drivers and motorcyclists wanting to cruise the mountain range and experience the incredible views.

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with any declarations. “Every year our firefighters are called out to fires started as a result of campfires and barbecues. “While we want people to explore nature and enjoy themselves, authorities will be taking a zero tolerance approach to irresponsible behaviour.’’ To ensure your campfire is legal and to avoid a large fine: 1HYHU OLJKW D « UH RQ D GD\ RI 7RWDO Fire Ban. 8VH D FRQVWUXFWHG « UHSODFH ZKHUH provided. Otherwise, light it in a 30cm

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DINNER PLAIN, Natures Wonderland. The alpine village of Dinner Plain provides the perfect base from which to explore this most natural of playgrounds. Immerse yourself in nature by taking a trail to a high vantage point or follow an alpine stream to a cascading waterfall. Trails are suitable for mountain biking and trail running or just soak away the stresses of life in a warm spa. Self cater or visit one of the local eateries for some delicious regional cuisine. www.visitdinnerplain.com.au North East Tourist News - Summer 2015/16

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Summer dining escape at Riverdeck Café NOTHING inspires relaxed café dining like the slow pace of the summer months, and with a fresh new look and seasonal menu changes, Bright’s Riverdeck Café is an inviting spot for visitors this summer. The café has been run under the new management of former Queensland residents Greg and Robyn since the beginning of 2015, and is a perennially popular spot for visitors and locals alike. Riverdeck Café is a popular spot for breakfast and lunch, particularly in the warmer months, with an enviable view of the adjoining park and river, and with plenty of facilities for cyclists. From Friday-Sunday evenings, there is relaxed casual dining on the deck, with a tapas menu featuring local and regional food and wine. For more information call The Riverdeck Café on (03) 5755 2199.

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Kids getting in touch with great outdoors FOUR of Victoria’s top alpine resorts will play host to hundreds of kids aged four to 12 and their parents from December 2015 to April 2016, pulling them away from screens at home and pushing them into Victoria’s pristine natural alpine environments.

The Adventure Kids Festival, back for its third year, offers a wide range of activities and aims to encourage fun physical activity and a deeper connection with the great outdoors in Victorian families. The adverse effect of too much GREAT OUTDOORS: Kids will get to experience all kinds of fun activities and learn new skills during the Adventure Kids Festival.

screen time to a child’s wellbeing is well documented, with studies linking the lack of time spent outdoors and limited connection with nature by children, to behavioural problems, obesity, attention disorders and depression. At a time when children are experiencing far greater levels of screen time than ever before, the Adventure Kids Festival offers an opportunity for a technology detox for young digital natives. Children will have the chance to participate in a range of outdoor activities, learn new skills, and gain an appreciation for the outdoors. Activities include trail running, obstacle courses, bushwalking, mountain biking, fly fishing, slacklining, bush art and craft, orienteering and geocaching. Parents are invited to watch and encourage their children as they participate, or even join in. “In Australia we’re lucky to have such a beautiful natural environment

and it’s imperative that the next generation learns to enjoy it,” said event organiser, Grant Seamer. “The Adventure Kids Festival is specially designed to get kids moving and away from their screens in a safe, fun and encouraging atmosphere.” Just a 90 minute drive from Melbourne, the Adventure Kids Festival will kick off at Lake Mountain on December 5-6 with accommodation available in the nearby town of Marysville. The weekend prior to Australia Day on January 23-24 will see the Adventure Kids Festival take place at Mount Hotham where accommodation options range from bunk rooms to self-contained apartments. Mount Baw Baw will host the Festival over the Easter long weekend on March 26-27, before it wraps up at Falls Creek on April 2-3. Families can choose from a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets at or near the venues.

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Peaceful environment for all the family BINDAREE Motel and Caravan Park is a short drive two kilometres out of Corowa. It is in a very peaceful and relaxed environment where you can unwind from your everyday life, and a perfect spot to base yourself while enjoying summer activities in the area. With a handy location close to the wineries you can tour around and tempt your tastes with fantastic, award winning wines and gourmet food. Stay in their self contained units which are cosy and comfortable with plenty of space to relax. Bindaree Motel and Caravan Park caters for couples right up to a unit for six people, which is great for a family stay. They also have barbecues, playground, pool, all designed to make your stay complete. For more information, call Bindaree Motel and Caravan Park on (02) 6033 2500. COOLING OFF: Families can relax in the resort-like surrounds at Bindaree Motel and Caravan Park.

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Big race day at Dederang ENJOY a family day at the races, when the Dederang Picnic Races are held in the picturesque country town on Saturday, January 2. The Dederang Race Club was established in 1865 and holds its annual meeting on the first Saturday in January. There will be a six race program with prize monies totalling $16,200 plus trophies. There are plenty of bookmakers and an on-course TAB covering local and interstate races. Through the efforts of local volunteers, the Dederang Races have become one of the premier picnic race meetings in Victoria, attracting huge crowds and raising thousands of dollars for charity and the local community. Visitors of all ages are invited to

OFF AND RACING: Riders are looking forward to an action packed day of competitive racing at Dederang in January.

enjoy an action packed day of fun and fashion. There are fabulous food options, bars and entertainment for adults and children alike. Marquee packages with a variety of catering options are available for

groups of friends, family or corporate guests. Dress up in your best race wear for the “Fashions on the Field” competition or gather friends and join in on the famous “Tug of War”. For speedsters of all ages, the

Madman’s Mile is run around the track at the end of the day and provides a great spectacle for all. The 2016 Dederang Picnic Races will be held on January 2 at the Dederang Race Course, Kiewa Valley Highway in Dederang.

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GLENROWAN

Plenty of history and things to see JUST over two hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive from Melbourne, and 15 minutes by car from Wangaratta, Glenrowan is perhaps most famous as the site of the famous 1880 siege and capture of Ned Kelly and his gang in 1880. The siege, which took place in late June, 1880, saw the gang take a number of hostages in the Glenrowan Inn, and ended with the death of three gang members and ultimately, the capture of Ned Kelly who was then tried, convicted of murder and hanged on November 11, 1880 at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Many attractions around the town bring together various aspects of Kelly history, or have books and other paraphernalia on the subject, making it easy for tourists and locals alike to learn more about one of the most larger than life characters in Australian history.

But as well as its historical connections, Glenrowan is also well known for the variety of food and refreshment options, historic wineries and stunning bushland surrounds. The Glenrowan wine region has a long and rich winemaking history, as 130 years of winemaking has established the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation for full-bodied reds, fragrant whites and fortiďŹ eds, and the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cellar doors are cosy and welcoming to wine lovers. The regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cellar doors are intimate and welcoming, many offering casual fare on weekends featuring local produce and delicacies. There are also several fruit orchards and growers in the area producing various delicious fruit varieties.

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)RFXV RQ IXQ DQG family MANSFIELD District Racing Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race meeting on Sunday, December 6 will be a day that focuses on family and fun and the chance to kick up heals with a pre-Christmas party. Kids will be well looked after with an Amusement Alley, free fun rides, a jumping castle and a tea cup merry go round. Kelly Sports return with races and other activities, including free face painting, a magician and a visit from Santa Claus. Junior Fashions on the Field commences at 12 noon with prizes valued at $3000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sponsored by Duckids.com.

A free shuttle bus will run from outside the Delatite Hotel and TAC will be there with free water and other merchandise. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Lex Pistols. For the ďŹ rst time, race day offers a Christmas Shopping Bazaar and race goers can also get a memento of the day with a picture in the Photo Booth. Major sponsor for the day is Catanachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewellers of Melbourne and race name sponsors include H J Macey, Nick Theodossi from Prestige Motors and Swenrick Constructions,â&#x20AC;? Club secretary Susan Kinloch said. Patrons can book either a marquee or umbrella package for private and corporate groups with food and beverage catering options by calling 57753000. You can also visit the website at www.mansďŹ eldcountryraces.com.au or like the race club on Facebook, at MansďŹ eld District Race Club.

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MANSFIELD NEWSAGENCY OPEN 7 DAYS from 5.30am We stock a comprehensive range of local maps, touring guides, high country publications and postcards. And for those lazy days, we have a huge range of books, magazines, games, toys and newspapers. 57 High Street, MansďŹ eld VIC 3722 Phone (03) 5775 2649

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and farmers markets and kids activities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with an open day at the local swimming pool. And of course growing in popularity is the Great Victorian Rail Trail which can be ridden in part or full. When the weather turns extremely hot there are always the hills to head for. Mt Buller offers the coolness of the High Country along with cycling activities and a Picnic in the Park in March.

An ideal base for exploring the High Country, Mt Buller and beyond, the Alzburg Resort is the perfect place for a family getaway, romantic weekend, ski holiday, group function or conference. We offer a variety of accommodation from motel units, hotel spa rooms to two and three bedroom apartments and guest facilities that include a heated swimming pool (enclosed winter), indoor sauna and spa, two floodlit tennis courts, volleyball court, BBQ area, kids playground and games room. With four meeting rooms and a dining room that can seat up to 200 our Resort is well equipped to cater for small to medium conferences, weddings and events.

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130th Tolmie Sports Day TOLMIE Sports will happen again on Saturday, February 13. There will be the ever popular woodchop and equestrian events, Trixie the Clown and face painting for the kids, all the novelty and foot races, egg, gumboot and sheaf tossing competitions, dog jump and the premier event of the day, the Three Man Challenge. This year will see a revamped Three Man Challenge with the return of a horse and rider leg. The event will occur earlier in the day and the format has had a major revamp, so the surprise will not be

spoiled with too many details, but be prepared to be amazed, excited and thrilled by this unique event. Historical displays will include the working blacksmith Jack Smith, the Warby Steam Engine display, Old Fergie tractors and Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Curiosity Hut. Take time out at the food and drink precinct under the beautiful old eucalypts. Tables and chairs will be available for patrons to sit, eat, drink and soak up the atmosphere. If you still have some energy after this action packed day, the traditional Bush Dance will be held in the Tolmie Hall starting at 7.30pm.

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MARYSVILLE & DISTRICT

Marysville and surrounds open for business PICTURESQUE WALK: Marysville’s Murchison Street offers shopping, food and wine and a pleasant walk in shaded avenues for the visitors.

potential in the great forests of the region with paling cutters providing light timber for Victorian homes and later large timber mills continued to provide timber and timber products until recent years. Visitors passing through the area to the goldfields realised there was beauty to be enjoyed in its own right. Small guesthouses began and by the 1920s great guesthouses were being built - Marysville becoming the honeymoon destination for many couples. Waterfalls, ferns, sparkling streams attracted and entranced all visitors. Numerous waterfalls are scattered through the forest: bushwalkers head off along the trails, cyclists, trail bikers, skiers all find the things they enjoy and never cease to be gratified by what they discover.

Other pioneer families who left their indelible print on the village of Marysville include Bartons, Keppels and Learys. Their names also greet visitors – still remembered nearly 150 years later with many of the local attractions and streets named after them. Timber of the 1800s realised the

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THE story of Marysville and surrounds begins with the opening of the Yarra Track which provided a short cut to the rich Jordan Goldfields. Early explorers including John Steavenson and his wife Mary endured incredible hardships to achieve their goals.

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Along with the natural attractions, businesses have developed to capture the interest of visitors and locals alike. On February 7,2009, all that changed with the destruction of many homes not only in Marysville but throughout the Narbethong and Buxton area during what is now called the Black Saturday fires. RENEWAL, REBIRTH, RECOVERY – another version of the old three Rs - has taken place since then and the region is again thriving. The recovery has been encouraged by the generosity of people from around the world, not only Australians, who knew and loved the area. The Marysville Information Centre is open seven days a week and is situated in Murchison Street at the entrance to Gallipoli Park.

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Milawa Cheese company offers something for all THE historic red brick old butter factory home to Milawa Cheese Company turned 100 this year and welcomes you to an air conditioned foodie haven this summer. Whether you are a true cheese fanatic or just like a nibble with a biccy there is something for everyone, with close to 20 different cheeses made by hand on site and available for you to taste. Ranging from bries and camemberts through to creamy blues and bitey cheddars, made from both cow and

FOODIE HAVEN: Milawa Cheese Company has a proud tradition of creating tempting cheese and other gourmet treats.

goat milk, the range is made with nonanimal rennet so is vegetarian friendly. The tasting room also sells a range of locally produced preserves and cheese accompaniments, which can help to build a terrific hamper for that person that has everything this Christmas, or just to take for a picnic by the river. There is also a great restaurant on site, so you can enjoy the cheese on a pizza, or a platter, or something else entirely. The menu changes regularly with a focus on great regional produce and

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perennial favourites, indulge with a glass of wine on the vine bedecked terrace, or in the air conditioned restaurant. Don’t forget the amazing breads. The home of Milawa Bread, traditional artisanal European style breads famed the region over, the corn bread has a cult following, so maybe call ahead to order. With so much on offer the cheese factory is a great spot to indulge the senses, and if the above isn’t already enough there are other attractions

onsite: Woodpark Wine’s Cellar Door, The Muse Gallery of Milawa and the Walnut Tree Collection giftwares. Milawa Cheese Company, Bakery and Restaurant is open seven days a week from 9am-5pm, and tastings finish at 4.30. Breakfast is from 9-11.30am, and lunch is served from 12 noon. During the festive season, the business is closed on Christmas Day, and open from 10am-4pm on Boxing Day, and 9am-4pm on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Featuring an inviting menu including vegetarian and gluten-free options, garden fresh soups and salads and the best handmade pies and cakes. Come and sit in our new Art Corner featuring King Valley Sculptures, a must to see!

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Walkabout Apiaries honey very versatile THERE is plenty you can do with the tempting honey varieties at Walkabout Apiaries, from drizzling it on your breakfast to using it in your favourite dish. In this recipe, it can bring flavour to your next nibbles plate.

MARGARET’S HONEY PICKLE ONIONS Ingredients

I kg small pickling onions 1/2 cup salt and 1 extra teaspoon salt 2 cups white vinegar 2/3 cup water 1/2 to 2/3 cup honey (preferably Red Gum) 1 tablespoon pickling spice 1 red chilli (optional)

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Soak onions in boiling water for 15 minutes – drain and peel. Return to bowl and cover with water mixed with 1/3 cup salt for 48 hours. Drain and rinse onions in cold water. In a large boiler, place vinegar, 2/3 of a cup of water, honey, pickling spices and one teaspoon salt and bring to the boil. $GG RQLRQV DQG FRRN IRU ² YH PLQXWHV Divide onions between sterilised jars and cover with hot spiced vinegar. Seal jars with lids and store in a cool place for two weeks.

To see more of the range, or to find out more about the many ways Walkabout Apiaries’ products can add flavour to your food, call in to 1531 Snow Road, Milawa, or see walkaboutapiaries.com.au.

TASTY: Honey pickle onions.

Come try our seasonal honey varieties at our Farm gate shop, 1531 Snow Rd, Milawa, open 9am-5pm most days 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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Cycle a top rail trail

VICTORIA is home to some of the most iconic rail trails in the country, and one of the best is “The Murray to Mountain Rail Trail”. This rail trail is the perfect way to discover the diverse landscape of North East Victoria. It traverses through bushland and open farmland to reveal hidden valleys and some of Australia’s most spectacular mountain ranges. The 100 kilometre (62 mile) long trail starts in Wangaratta and connects country villages such as

Milawa, Beechworth, Rutherglen, Bright, Myrtleford and Wandiligong. Sealed, off-road and mostly flat, the track meanders alongside clear rivers, vineyards, hops, orchards and groves. It has quickly become a favourite with families and is suitable for novice riders as well as those with more experience. Stops at cellar doors and farm gates will reward visitors with lunch at a winery or a picnic of fresh produce. For more information go to www. visitvictoria.com. Meet the growers at EV Olive Groves and indulge in the taste of “prize-winning olive oil and famous gourmet olives.” Opening Hours 10am-5pm Fri -Mon Open Every Day during School and Public Holidays

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Talented new chef at Club Savoy By JUSTIN JENVEY

AFTER months of searching for a new culinary wizard Club Savoy appears to have struck gold with the newest addition to their kitchen. Club manager Rick Watt was in search of an experienced and confident head chef who could cater for large functions, their bistro dining and had a familiarity with Italian cuisine. It appears he has found the perfect candidate in Ryan Mendoza who migrated to Australia from the Philippines earlier this year in search of a better life.

With 14 years’ experience working on some of the biggest cruise liners in Europe, including the last four as head chef, it will be a new challenge. From preparing 3500 meals three times a day and managing 120 cooks and 60 other kitchen staff it’s fair to say he won’t be required to cook-up anywhere near the same number of meals he’s used to. “We are very lucky to have someone of Ryan’s skill and expertise come and work for us,” Mr Watt said. “He will take our food offerings to a whole new level as we continue to improve all aspects of our venue here at Club Savoy.”

While Ryan will continue on with the authentic Italian and contemporary Australian dishes the club has always served the man himself hopes to add a new complexion to their dining. “On the cruise ships I specialised in Italian food as well as going a lot of Spanish and Greek and I hope to add more variety to the menu here,” Mr Mendoza said. “I will focus on quality fresh food and would really like to offer fresh seafood dishes as something new. “It’s a beautiful community here and I am very happy to be a part of it and to start work here.”

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Showcasing prosperity and diversity THE sub-alpine valley township of Myrtleford in North East Victoria will come to life once again when the community celebrates the 56th Myrtleford Festival to be held from Thursday, March 10 to Monday, March 14, 2016. The iconic tobacco drying kilns of the past, farmland and the exquisite Mount Buffalo mountain range will greet you as you enter into the picturesque Ovens Valley, where the entire community will welcome you to join with them in five days of festival events with something for everyone; and the majority of events are free. Every festival showcases the region’s agricultural prosperity and diversity, and other industries that support the community, acknowledging the role that the planting, growing and harvesting of a vast variety of crops play in its richness. The town centre will be a buzz of action and fun on the Saturday as the main street is closed all day for the huge open air street market, parade and evening street party.

COMMUNITY: The Myrtleford Festival is a highlight on the local calendar.

There will be entertainment by talented performers, amusement rides and activities for the kids, and a vast variety of market stalls complete with food court set in a relaxed, friendly community setting. The 2016 Festival event will offer visitors a huge program of activities over the March Labour Day long weekend in addition to the main highlights, including cattle sales, historical, art, craft and photography exhibitions, helicopter joy flights, local

and handmade Cotters market on Sunday and much, much more. If you want to learn how to Love the Life for a few relaxed, fun filled days during March, then take a trip to friendly, beautiful, cultured Myrtleford. You might just be surprised at what you find. For further information visit www. themyrtlefordfestival.com.au or follow the Festival on Facebook.

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Treat yourself at Rutherglen Lolly Shop TREAT lovers of all ages will find plenty to enjoy at Rutherglen Lolly Shop. Run by local woman Robyn Tanner, the shop is chock full of what she describes as “lollies, gollies and gifts”. Kids will be drawn to the huge range of traditionally dressed golliwogs, and the bright and colourful range of old fashioned toys. Rutherglen Lolly Shop is fully stocked with a range of lollies and treats, particularly old fashioned confectionery such as rock candy and boiled lollies - indeed, the shop has a “rock wall” full of rock candy varieties. There are also sought after lolly varieties such as Castlemaine Rock, Choo Choo bars, Mint Patties and Golden Roughs, just to name a few. The shop’s spacious and bright exterior is designed to appeal to families, and during summer, customers can cool down with ice cold, old fashioned soft drinks and delicious Gundowring ice cream. Rutherglen Lolly Shop is open between 10am-4.30pm seven days a week and you can also purchase items online at rutherglenlollyshop.tictail.com. For further information, see their Facebook page, drop into the shop at 100 Main Street, Rutherglen or call (02) 60327001.

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Excitement builds for art exhibition ONE of the highlights on the Rutherglen calendar, the Rutherglen District Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Society Inc are busy preparing for their 23rd annual art and photography exhibition, to be held at the Rutherglen Memorial Hall from March 11-20, 2016. The exhibition will include the work of two prominent Australian artists, John Olando Birt and Ron Muller. Broken Hill-born and Adelaideeducated, John Olando Birt attended the South Australian School of Art, studying Fine Art and Art History, and later studied industrial design before moving into the automotive industry. Now based in Melbourne, he is an accomplished oil painter and given his background, has a keen eye for mechanical objects, including boats. He is passionate about capturing mood and light in his paintings and prefers to paint on location to capture the essence of the subject.

CAPTURING MOOD: One of John Olando Birtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portrayals of Venice.

Ron Muller is widely recognised as an outstanding professional artist and teacher, and conducts numerous workshops both in Australia and overseas. Largely self-taught, and with a diverse background in areas such as mechanical engineering, theology, psychology and personal management, he is best known for

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the entry fee will be $5 per person including a lucky program, and it will be open from March 12-20 from 10am-4pm and on March 15 between 10am-3.30pm. More information or entry forms for the exhibition can be obtained by contacting Pat Robinson on 0408 205200 or Judy Carmody on (02) 6032 8680. A0024130V ABN 25 524 185 918

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Where you will have the opportunity to sample local wines courtesy of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Winemakers of Rutherglenâ&#x20AC;? Opening Night Friday 11th March 2016. 6.30p.m - 9.30pm, all paintings & photos will be for sale.

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A RECENT study about recreational ďŹ shing in the Nagambie Lakes has bench-marked angler catches, ďŹ shing methods, angler satisfaction and spending patterns to provide a clear picture of this developing ďŹ shery and how it can grow local tourism in the future. Fisheries Victoria executive director, Travis Dowling, said the study revealed most anglers were satisďŹ ed with their ďŹ shing experience and that catches were now dominated by golden perch and Murray cod, both of which had been stocked extensively in recent years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recreational ďŹ shing licence fees have helped stock more than one million golden perch and Murray cod ďŹ ngerlings into the Nagambie Lakes system since 2009 so it is great to see anglersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; investment paying off,â&#x20AC;? Mr Dowling said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The study was undertaken over four summer months by Fisheries Victoria with a contribution from the Shire of Strathbogie, which was keen to know more about the role of ďŹ shing and its economic beneďŹ ts to regional tourism.

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Unique tapestry on show CONTEMPORARY TEXTILES: Included in the exhibition is “The talk” (detail), 2002, designed by David Larwill and woven by Milena Paplinska and Irja West, Wool, cotton, 1.71 x 2.2m, ATW Collection.

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THE Wangaratta Art Gallery in conjunction with the Australian Tapestry Workshop is presenting an exhibition of major tapestries from the Tapestry Workshop’s collection until January 24. It is a rare opportunity to see some of these accomplished works outside Melbourne and an amazing opportunity to see some of the finest tapestries in Australia. The Australian Tapestry Workshop was established in 1976, is the only workshop of its kind in Australia, and one of only a handful in the world producing hand-woven tapestries. Artists worldwide are discovering how this traditional medium can be used in completely new ways, and the workshop is in the vanguard of this revival. Using the same techniques employed in Europe since the 15th century, the workshop’s skilled weavers work with artists from Australia and overseas to produce

tapestries that are known for their vibrancy, technical accomplishment and inventive interpretation. Its philosophy has been to employ weavers trained as artists enabling close collaboration with the artists whose work they are interpreting. Many notable Australian and international artists have collaborated with the workshop’s weavers over the years, some of which included in the exhibition are Arthur Boyd, John Olsen, David Larwill, Mike Brown and Lesley Dumbell. To date, the workshop has created more than 400 tapestries ranging from palm-size to monumental. They are woven using the finest Australian wool, which is dyed onsite forming a unique palette of 370 colours. These works hang in significant public and private collections around the world, and now for a period of time, they grace the walls of the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

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Bike hub a boon for cyclists By SIMONE KERWIN

FULL CIRCLE: Richard Underwood, the architect who designed the comfort station building, is now an avid cyclist who has welcomed its transformation into a bike hub. PHOTO: Luke Plummer

just for cyclists â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I think people will appreciate the seating and views of the park.â&#x20AC;? The bike hub, developed with State Government funding through the Local Government Infrastructure Fund ($180,000), Putting Locals First program ($220,000) and North East Transport Connections project ($50,000) along with $242,000 from council, also features a new deck which looks over the picturesque park, offering views not previously afforded, and outdoor seating and bike racks. Richard Underwood, a Bicycle Users Group member who designed the original comfort station, said he was particularly pleased with the new focus of the building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terriďŹ c,â&#x20AC;? he said. Opening the facility, Rural City of Wangaratta administrator Ailsa Fox

Ms Fox said a new path adjacent to the road into Merriwa Park, which had been developed in conjunction with the bike hub, was another great development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The path provides easier and safer access to the park for all users,â&#x20AC;? she said.

said the hub project had been more than four years in the making â&#x20AC;&#x153;but it has been worth the waitâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wangaratta is a major destination for cyclists, and having this facility right in our main street will help advertise the cycling opportunities on offer in our region,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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SPRING saw the ofďŹ cial launch of Wangarattaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new $692,000 Merriwa Park Bike Hub. Developed in the former comfort station at the intersection of Ryley Street and Ford Street, the facility aims to encourage locals to ride to work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thereby easing trafďŹ c conditions in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and to promote Wangarattaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bike-friendly attitude to visitors. And it was immediately embraced by local cyclists, many of whom attended a community breakfast in the Ovens Riverside Square before riding down to witness the bike hub opening. Keen cyclist Dianne Cribbes described the facility, which offers secure bike lockers, bike maintenance tools, showers and redeveloped toilets, as â&#x20AC;&#x153;fabulousâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most fantastic thing for Wangaratta; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central and it hits your eye as soon as you get here,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great access to the railway, the lockers are great, and the shower facilities are brilliant; I think it will deďŹ nitely be made use of, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something

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Cool way to beat the heat in Wangaratta WANGARATTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S splash park is the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new water attraction for locals and visitors alike. Located in Mitchell Avenue Park, the splash park was completed in November and was built by the same company that built Brightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s splash park, Water Features by Design. The park is based on a Mountains and Valleys theme that was voted for by local children. It features a big red bucket that dumps water on those below every few minutes, as well as plenty of other features, including a dragonďŹ&#x201A;y, water mushrooms, tunnels with water jets inside, and a creek running down the side of the biggest mountain. The splash park operates from 9am to 8pm throughout the summer pool season, which is due to end on March 31 in 2016.

MAKING A SPLASH: Wangarattaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new splash park is the latest addition to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many attractions for families. PHOTO: Luke Plummer

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Momentum building for Wangaratta Marathon FUN RUN: The Wangaratta Marathon in February has events suitable for people of all ages and abilities. PHOTO: Luke Plummer. By LEAH TINDILL

AN 80 per cent growth in the number of marathon entrants in the 2015 event gave the Wangaratta Marathon an extra competitive edge. The Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run includes a 42km marathon, 21km half marathon, a 10km run or walk, a five kilometre run or walk and a two kilometre primary school challenge. Organisers Justin and Sharon Scholz had also recorded an increase of 300 entrants across the five events well before it was held, with more runners and walkers continuing to register. “We’ve been hearing in some running circles that the Wangaratta Marathon is becoming

the marathon of choice because it has all the features of the Melbourne Marathon but without the issues of size, lack of parking and other logistics like that,” said Justin. “The thing with the Wangaratta Marathon is that it is big, with a good, competitive field and it has all the bells and whistles of the Melbourne Marathon for a fraction of the cost.” The 2016 Wangaratta Marathon and Fun

Run will be held on Sunday, February 28 at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, with around 2500 entrants expected to take part. The event is open to people of all ages interested in getting active and having fun, including individuals, community and corporate teams and schools. More information including details on registration is available at www.wangarattamarathon.com.au.

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Treat yourself throughout the North East WE are truly spoiled for choice when it comes to enjoying top quality food, wine, beer and produce across the picturesque North East. The region is well known for the immense variety of wine grown and produced on our doorstep, from robust reds to unique Mediterranean styles, and the many cellar doors boasting sophisticated restaurants that perfectly partner their finest drops with locally produced meals to die for. The North East is almost as well known for the hops grown and beer produced in the region, with many boutique breweries dotted throughout the area. If eating is on your menu, you can choose anything from hearty pub meals and café fare to gourmet offerings and fine dining the equal of anything you’d find in a capital city. And the area is rich in some of the freshest, quality produce and meats that money can buy, coming from producers with a high commitment to excellence. From olives to local meat, dairy products, fruit and vegetables, condiments and much more, you can create just about any type of meal you wish. Feed your inner ‘foodie’ by consuming all that our region has to offer. You’ll be asking for seconds.

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Summer is time to party in Yea THE January long weekend will see the historic town of Yea become the centre for music, singing, dance, art displays, food and local wine as the community celebrates its third Arts Carnivale. Already, local farmers and children are preparing their marvellous hay-bale art to be displayed around Yea and on all approaches to the town, setting the mood for a fun time. Over the four days this summer the pretty town of Yea is the place to be, with something for everyone and fabulous events scheduled from Friday, January 22 through to Australia Day on Tuesday, January 26. Festivities kick off with the official opening on Friday afternoon at Yea’s remarkable 19th century railway station with its surrounding 11 acres of parkland and playgrounds. The exciting “big band” sound of the fabulous “Redgaters” will fill the park with jazz and swing music and make it almost impossible not to want to get up and dance. Meanwhile the kids can make the most of the many fun projects on offer while parents enjoy the local food and wine.

CULTURE: Music, dance and the arts will be celebrated throughout the historic region during the Yea Arts Carnivale in January.

Through to Australia Day, the Yea Rotary Club’s grand annual art show will display some wonderful work from renowned local artists. Saturday will see buskers performing throughout the shopping strip, while at the beautiful racecourse, thoroughbreds of all kinds will be putting on a show. The Yea Cup might be the feature event, but others will be more interested in the “Best Hat Competition” while the kids will love the free jumping castle and other fun activities.

Sunday sees the action at another historic venue – the Cheviot Tunnel. Built around 1889, the solid brick tunnel is about five kilometres from Yea and is part of the Great Victorian Rail Trail, which now hosts cyclists, walkers and horseriders along the track between Tallarook and Mansfield. Walk or ride there to see this beautiful piece of 19th century engineering and enjoy the buskers – along with other surprises, or go on a scenic drive to the highlands and visit talented local artists at

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Rivergum Holiday Retreat 386 Honour Avenue Corowa NSW 2646 Phone (02) 6033 1990. Fax (02) 6033 5553 rivergum@holidayretreats.com.au

UPPER MURRAY

Upper Murray Resort 8680 Upper Murray River Road Walwa Vic 3709 Phone (02) 6037 1226 info@uppermurrayresort.com.au www.uppermurrayresort.com.au

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Best Western Stagecoach Motel 188 Melbourne Road Wodonga Vic 3690 Phone (02) 6024 3044 enquiries@stagecoachmotelwodonga.com.au stagecoachmotel@bigpond.com.au www.stagecoachmotel.bestwestern.com.au

BEECHWORTH Belmont at Beechworth 7 Williams Street Beechworth Vic 3747 Mobile 0417 457 744 info@belmontbeechworth.com.au www.belmontbeechworth.com.au Best Western Beechworth Motor Inn 54 Sydney Road Beechworth Vic 3747 Phone (03) 5728 1301 contact@beechworthmotorinn.com.au www.beechworthmotorinn.com.au StoneTryst Luxury Spa Villas 10 Granjoise Lane Beechworth Vic 3747 Phone (03) 57281861 stay@stonetryst.com.au www.stonetryst.com.au

BOGONG Bogong Alpine Village Bogong High Plains Road, Bogong Vic 3699 Phone (03) 5754 1131 manager@bogongvillage.com www.bogongvillage.com

BRIGHT & DISTRICT Bright Colonial Inn Motel 54 Gavan Street Bright Vic 3741 Phone (03) 5755 1633 bookings@brightcolonial.com.au www.brightcolonial.com.au

The Farmhouse B&B 4533 Kiewa Valley Highway Dederang Vic 369 Phone 0418 114 751 d.goonan@bigpond.com www.farmhousedederang.com

ELDORADO Gemstone Caravan Park 139 Main Street Eldorado Vic 3746 Phone (03) 5725 1745. Fax (03) 5725 1545 cosson@netc.net.au www.eldoradogemstone.com.au

MANSFIELD & DISTRICT Comfort Resort Alzburg 0DOFRP 6WUHHW 0DQV²HOG 9LF Phone (03) 5775 2367. Fax (03) 5775 2719 www.alzburg.com.au High Country Holiday Park 8OWLPR 6WUHHW 0DQV²HOG 9LF Phone (03) 5775 2705. Fax (03) 5775 3199 www.highcountryholidaypark.com.au Kevington Hotel 0DQV²HOG :RRGV 3RLQW 5RDG Kevington Vic 3723 Phone (03) 5777 0543 kevingtonhotel@westnet.com.au www.kevingtonhotel.com.au Willowlake Cottages 16 Willowlake Drive Macs Cove Vic 3722 Phone (03) 5777 3814. Fax (03) 5777 3814 info@willowlake.com.au www.willowlake.com.au

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Harrietville Hotel Motel Cnr Great Alpine Road & Mt Feathertop Track, Harrietville Vic 3741 Phone (03) 5759 2525 info@harrietvillehotelmotel.com.au www.harrietvillehotelmotel.com High Country Motor Inn 13-17 Great Alpine Road Bright Vic 3741 Phone (03) 5755 1244 info@highcountrymotorinn.com.au www.highcountrymotorinn.com.au

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Milawa Caravan & Tourist Park 1585 Glenrowan Myrtleford Road Milawa Vic 3678 Phone (03) 5727 3203 milawavanpark@bigpond.com Walnut Tree Cottages 161 Whorouly Road Whorouly 3735 Phone (03) 5727 1310 Mobile 0400149028 stay@walnuttreecottages.com.au www.walnuttreecottages.com.au

MYRTLEFORD Ardern’s Caravan Park Willow Grove, Myrtleford, Vic, 3737, Ph (03) 5752 1394, david@arderns.com.au

SHEPPARTON Best Western The Carrington 505 Wyndham Street Shepparton VIC 3630 Tel: (03) 5821 3355 Fax: (03) 5821 3734 info@thecarrington.net.au www.thecarrington.net.au

WANGARATTA Big 4 Wangaratta North Cedars Holiday Park 170 Wangaratta Road Wangaratta North Vic 3678 Phone (03) 5721 5230 nthcedar@bigpond.net.au www.northcedars.com.au Billabong Motel 12 Chisholm Street Wangaratta Vic 3677 Phone (03) 5721 2353 www.travelvictoria.com.au/ wangaratta/billabong Central Wangaratta Motel 11-13 Ely Street Wangaratta Vic 3677 Phone (03) 5721 2188. Fax (03) 5721 2945 www.visitwangaratta.com.au North Eastern Hotel 1-9 Spearing Street Wangaratta Vic 3677 Phone (03) 5721 3741. Fax (03) 5722 3024 jaffa64@hotmail.com Park View Motor Inn 56 Ryley Street Wangaratta Vic 3677 Phone (03) 5721 5655 or 1800 032 475 Fax (03) 5721 5478 reception@parkviewmotel.com.au www.parkviewmotel.com.au Wangaratta Caravan & Tourist Park 3DU²WW 5RDG :DQJDUDWWD 9LF Phone (03) 5721 3368 wctp@westnet.com.au Wangaratta North Family Motel 372 Bowser Road (Old Hume Highway) Wangaratta Vic 3678 Phone (03) 5721 2624. Fax (03) 5722 4020 wnfm@people.net.au www.wangaratta-motels.com

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TATONG Tatong Tavern 2581 Benalla-Tatong Road Benalla Vic 3672 Phone (03) 5767 2210 www.tatongtavern.com

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