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Neerim District Agriculture & Horticulture Show Heading towards its 99th Show this month, The Neerim District Country Show is still going strong and continues to be enjoyed by the Neerim Community, competitors and visitors alike. L HOL SCHO

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Join in on the excitement that is the Mountain Cattlemen's Association annual get together this January. Bring the family along and camp on site, with plenty of entertainment and activities for everyone.

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Due to unforseen circumstances the South Gippsland Railway will not be operating any rail services until further notice.

The South Gippsland Railway runs a collection of historical diesel locomotives and railcars between Leongatha, Korumburra and Nyora along a 36-kilometre section of former Victorian Railways mainline.

We are asking for the help of volunteers for The South Gippsland Railway.

The steep and windy track skirts its way along the hills of the beautiful Strezlecki Ranges, with spectacular views across Gippsland and towards Phillip Island and the Wonthaggi coast. Check out: sgr.org.au for more info Ph: 03 5658 1111

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All aboard the tranquil “RUBEENA” “Transport System of National Importance” completed in 1890 linking the Port of Sale via the Thomson River, Latrobe River and the Gippsland Lakes to the open sea, complementing the newly established railhead in Sale.

Discover Sale’s rich Maritime past whilst enjoying the natural heritage of the region. The heritage cruise is Sale’s newest all weather attraction. Operated by the Lewis family It offers a cruise in the century old EMV Rubeena MV7.

The Rubeena turns at the site of the Latrobe Wharf which from 1858 was the Shipping Terminal for the Gippsland Lakes servicing the gold fields of Gippsland,

From the historic Port of Sale to the celebrated Swing Bridge, both elements of a

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from Woods Point to Omeo including the fabulous Walhalla mines. From the Port you travel at a leisurely speed in the electric powered EMV Rubeena along the Sale Canal, sensing not only the riverboat traffic of yesteryear, but also the festivities of rowing regattas still held today. Soon you reach McArdell’s Gap, a cut in the bank of the Canal, adjacent where the Thomson River was diverted into the canal.

Join us aboard the Rubeena as you travel from the Port Of Sale to the Historic Swing Bridge, cruising quietly observing the wildlife and discovering the history of Sale and surrounds.

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The tree-lined banks of the Canal and rivers are haven to much bird life, including the beautiful Azure Kingfisher; ancient river gums, twisted and gnarled river red gums are home to Koalas, Wedge Tail Eagles, Whistling Kites and Sea Eagles. Along the river bank ancient Canoe trees are seen, remnant reminders that the land was occupied by the Brayakooloong clan of the Gunaikurnai for

10,000 generations prior to European settlement. Soon you are in view of the nationally important Swing Bridge. This was completed in 1883 to the design of notable architect engineer John Grainger and bridge builder Peter Platt. The Bridge still swings open to allow vessels to enter the Port of Sale.

It is a ‘must see’, not only for its historic importance but also for the extraordinary symmetry of its design, best viewed from aboard the Rubeena. This historic cruise is of up two hours duration special charters can be arranged.

Contact Rachel or Christina on 0400 933 112 for bookings.

Wellington Shire Event Calendar Maffra Vic 3860 Free For All The Family CHRISTMAS BREAK UP LUNCH Late night trading plus music, food Rosedale Neighborhood House and loads of fun for the kids. 2-8 Cansick Street Phone the Maffra Business and Rosedale Vic 3847 Tourism Association on 0488 411 Time: 12 noon 026 or email maffrabta@gmail. $10 Per Person, 3 Course Lunch Yes it is scary but Christmas is only com for more information. just around the corner! To help SUNDAY 27TH DEC everyone get into the festive spirit ROSEDALE SPEEDWAY we would love for you to join us in Rosedale Speedway an end of year celebration. Please Cnr Evergreen and Rosedale RSVP by 4 December for catering. Stradbroke Rds, Phone Bodye Darvill from Rosedale Rosedale Vic 3847 Neighborhood House on 5199 2595 Time: 5pm or email rosedalenh@wideband. Adult $20, Concession (Aged/ net or website www.facebook.com/ Invalid Pension) $12, Children RosedaleNeighbourhoodHouse for $10 (12-16 years), Under 12 Free, more information. Family $50 (2 Adults 2 Children) FRIDAY 11TH DEC

FRIDAY 18TH DEC MAFFRA CHRSTMAS FESTIVAL Johnson St

VSC Sprintcars, Divi II Hot Rods, Std Saloons, Wingless Sprints, Super Sedans, Kids Bike Race.

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available. No BYO. Free bus service from Yarram Post Office. Phone Kylie Barlow from DWWWW Football Netball Club Inc. on 0428 536 737 or email dwwwwfc@gmail.com for more information.

NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY FUN EVENING & FIREWORKS Alberton West Recreation Reserve Lanes Road Alberton West Vic 3971 Time: 5:30 pm $30 family, $15 Adults, $10 Student/Pensioners, U/5 FREE Family Fun Evening - children’s games, jumping castle, face painting, log ride, laser tag, dunking machine, bungee run, fireworks @ 9.30pm & again at midnight, and live music all for one low cover-charge. Food and drinks

LIGHT UP THE LAKE - POWERBOAT RACING 1 Licola Road Glenmaggie Vic 3858 Time: 10am - 5pm Adults $15, Children Under 14 Free Glenmaggie & District Boat Club will be hosting another exciting speedboat race meeting with the major event of the day being the running of the Glenmaggie Cup along with support from various classes of boats. Fully catered.

Phone Mathew McDermott from Rosedale Speedway on 0473 255 064 or email rosedalespeedway@ gmail.com or website www. rosedalespeedway.com.au for more information.

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Phone Darren Penington Commodore from Glenmaggie & District Boat Club on 0448 565 059 or email twincam.85@bigpond. com for more information.

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AUSTRALIA DAY DANCE AND 60 YEAR GRAND OPENING BALL Heyfield War Memorial Hall MacFarlane Street Heyfield vIC 3858 Time: 1pm - 5pm $10 Entry Australia Day Dance and 60 year Grand Opening Ball. Band: Silhouettes. Phone Gena Bednarski from Heyfield War Memorial Hall Committee on 0448 660 241or email genahughes1951@gmail. com for more information.

ROSEDALE SPEEDWAY Rosedale Speedway Cnr Evergreen and Rosedale Stradbroke Rds, Rosedale Vic 3847 Time: 5pm Adult $20, Concession (Aged/ Invalid Pension) $12, Children $10 (12-16 years), Under 12 Free, Family $50 (2 Adults 2 Children) Transall Motors’ VSC Sprintcars STATE TITLE, Modified Production (F), Junior Std Saloons, Ladies Std Saloons, Wingless Sprints, Std Saloons (F). Phone Mathew McDermott from Rosedale Speedway on 0473 255

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Make 2016 your year for Adventure Thinking about planning a holiday? Don’t miss our Travel Expo Wed 10TH February-1.30pm to 6pm, Sporting Legends, 233 York St, Sale. This is the biggest Travel Expo available East of Melbourne and its right here in Sale. Flying Colours has again arranged an impressive list of Tour Operators with a wealth of knowledge who will be available to chat with you and help plan your dream holiday, whether it be Australia or an overseas destination. This year we have over 36 travel companies being represented.

Cruising

European River Cruising is proving once again to be extremely popular, so now is the time to start thinking about 2017. It may sound crazy planning that far in advance, but to secure the best deal and your preferred company and cabin grade, now is the time to start planning. We have representatives from APT, Scenic, Viking and Avalon all available on the day to help discuss your plans. Asian River Cruises will also be represented by these operators. Ocean Cruising is still growing in popularity and we are seeing more ships coming down to Australia. We are very excited to have Princess Cruises, Carnival, Holland America and a representative from Worldwide Cruise Centres joining us. Worldwide Cruise Centres represent more than 50 different cruise companies throughout the world. Viking will also have their new Ocean Cruise ship details available for you to look at and discuss.

Independent Travel

Independent travellers will find that Driveaway Holidays who specialise in Campervans, Peugeot Leasing, Motor Bike and Car Hire will have some great Early Bird deals still available. Some of the great land operators like Qantas Holidays who cover all of Europe, USA, Canada, Pacific and Asia or if you are interested in Italy why not speak to the Italy specialist from CIT.

more recent conflicts, their team of expert Historians can help search out your ancestors or family members who fought, and include them in your tour arrangements wherever possible.

Rail

Rail Plus are back again this year and have rail travel available throughout the world, from the Eurail Passes in Europe to the Orient Express and the Rocky Mountaineer in Canada.

Africa Safari Company and Insider Journeys for those looking at more exotic destinations.

Top: Panorama of the Halong Bay, Vietnam Above: Budapest Hungary - Viking Odin river cruise.

Asia, the Pacific and New Zealand will be well and truly covered with representatives from Inter Asia, Island Escapes, Wide Eyed Tours and Kirra Tours.

Coach

Experts from major coach operators APT Tours, Globus/Cosmos, Scenic Tours, Trafalgar Tours, Helen Wong, and Grand Pacific will be in attendance, along with some more boutique coach operators that include Back Road Touring and Albatross Tours. Whether you are looking for a tour through Australia, Europe, Canada, United Kingdom, Africa, Asia, the USA or South America you will find a specialist at our Expo who will be able to assist you. We are very excited this year to have Battlefield Tours coming along. Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours is Australia’s leading guided Battlefield tour operator.

Left: Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas Cruise Ship.

Australia

Australian specialists who focus on every part of our beautiful country include The Kimberley Collection & Sunlover Holidays. The Kimberley being one of the most beautiful and remote areas in Australia with a wide range of product to suit most peoples needs. Sunlover Holidays has been leading the way in Australian travel for over 30 years. Proudly Australian owned, they pride themselves at being the Australian holiday experts who have the widest range of Australian holiday options available at the most competitive prices. We have a representative from Sealink for Kangaroo Island and Spirit

of Tasmania. Great Southern Rail will be available to discuss the very popular Ghan and Indian Pacific train travel within Australia. Park Royal Melbourne Airport and Aussie Travel Insurance round of what is to be one of the biggest and best range of Travel operators we have had the pleasure of bringing to Gippsland to assist in your travel plans.

About Flying Colours

The friendly and professional team at Flying Colours are constantly furthering their impressive knowledge with extensive training programs, and travelling to destinations within Australia and overseas where they check hotel rooms and services,

travel on day tours, local trains and buses, to ensure that when they talk with you about your holiday plans, they are imparting the most up to date information about your chosen destination.

Add to this our detailed itineraries and documentation presented prior to departing on your holiday, our amazing range of suitcases, travel bags and document holders.

Advice on the best way to manage your travel money with instant issue of Travelex Foreign Currency cards and if needed a 24 hour local contact, what are you waiting for!!!!! “Experience our Experience” Contact Flying Colours Travel at 83 Cunninghame Street in Sale Phone: 5144 3199 www.flyingcolourstravel.com.au

Every year they escort thousands of clients to battlefields all over the world including the Western Front, Gallipoli, Vietnam, The Pacific, Guadalcanal and Europe. Whether it’s World War 1, World War 2, Anzac Day tours or

Film Information Sessions We will be holding some film information sessions at the following times, if you are interesting in attending one of these sessions in particular please contact our office to have your details registered. TIME 1.30 PM

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Mat Mc Lachlan Tours Battlefield Tours Albatross Tours Europe with a difference Africa Safari Co Africa and Mauritius specialist Back Road Touring Small group tours International Cruising Worldwide cruise options.

TRAVEL EXPO Wednesday 10 February 2016 Sporting Legends 233 York Street Sale 1:30pm – 6:00pm Imagine the stories

Over 30 operators attending: see overleaf

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East Gippsland Fishing Report Lakes Entrance Plenty of King George Whiting are being caught in Cunninghame Arm, towards Bullock Island. Also, in weed beds around the Kalimna Wall. The town jetties are producing Bream and Trevally on prawn and pilchard. The channels are good for Salmon and Flathead, on hard bodied lures.

Lake Tyers A recent “comp.” Saw Flathead to 80cm being landed, mainly around Trident Arm and Toorloo Arm, using prawn and strips of slimy mackerel. The area between No. 2 jetty and the opening is also worth a try. Blackfellow’s Arm has some good size Bream, taking prawn, pilchard and plastics.

Mitchell River Bream are biting between Eagle Point and Shadoof Lodge, on spider crab and prawn.

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The Snowy River is murky, so the fishing is slow. However, the Brodribb has Bream, Mullet and Estuary Perch at the mouth of Lake Curlip. Hard bodied lures, spider crab and prawn are picking up fish. Bream are also around the rock groynes, and Marlo jetty.

Bream are active in the lake and river. Sandworm and prawn are best bait. Trevally and Flathead are in the channel, taking plastics and peeled prawn. Luderick are biting on sandworm in the lake.

Tamboon Inlet Mud Point has Bream and Tailor taking prawn and hard bodied lures.

Mallacoota Plenty of Bream are in the Bottom Lake with Flathead in the Top Lake. Soft plastics, prawn and sandworm are best bait! Tailor are around the wharf, with metal lures catching fish.

The Gibbo and Mitta Mitta Rivers have Brown Trout to 1kg. Worms are producing fish.

Paynesville Flathead have been landed at the back of Raymond Island, on soft plastics and pilchard. Bream and King George Whiting are in McMillan Strait. Best bait is peeled prawn and pippi. School prawns are in the canals.

Holland’s Landing The wharf has some large Bream being taken on spider crab and prawn.

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Bancroft Bay has plenty of King George Whiting and a few Bream. Try sandworm and mussel.

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The surf has Tailor and Salmon.

Offshore, “Gummies” and King Fish are still being landed.

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EXPOSURE AND DEHYDRATION It is essential to protect yourself and others aboard your vessel from the elements such as heat, cold, sun, wind, rain and water. The effects of exposure can be reduced by using simple precautions such as drinking water, eating snacks, dressing for the conditions, and using sunscreen

PENALTIES

Boating is meant to be enjoyable and no one wants their trip spoilt by incidents or accidents. The masters of all vessels must have a marine licence (and PWC endorsement where applicable) to operate on any Victorian waters. Penalties exist for those vessel operators who do not follow the rules. On-the-spot infringements may be issued. In addition to any penalty that may be imposed on the person for any hoon offence, a vessel may be embargoed, impounded, immobilised or seized.

Lake Corringle has Luderick.

The mouth at Lake King is producing King George Whiting and Bream. Shrimp and sandworm are taking fish. Good size Bream have been caught around the car bodies, using sandworm and prawn.

FATIGUE There are many factors which may contribute to fatigue while boating. Boat and engine noise, sun, glare, vibration, wave action, wind, temperature and the availability of food

and water all add to the effects of a long day awake on the water. Fatigue will affect your ability to make good decisions and compromise your capacity to be a responsible master.

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Energy Saving tips for the Summer If you are looking to save on your electricity costs over summer there are several simple things you can do to be cost effective. It may sound obvious but beginning with wearing the right attire for the weather can go a long way to saving you money.

Wearing loose, light clothing can immediately lessen the need for fans and air conditioners to be switched on.

Keeping doors, windows and curtains closed will ensure your home stays as cool as possible and making sure exterior doors are sealed so cool

air does not escape while operating air conditioning. Replace old incandescent and halogen light globes with energy-efficient globes. Energy-efficient globes save on power and will last longer. Light globes can sometimes be replaced

for free or at reduced cost depending on government initiatives. Consider using solar hot water. As heating water is typically a large percentage of costs on your electricity bills, this can be a very costeffective measure. Victorian residents can receive an Energy Saver Incentive for installing solar hot water systems. Installing solar panels, which produce

electricity from sunlight and contribute to the energy supplied to your home or business can vastly offset your energy costs. Victorian residents are also eligible for an Energy Saver Incentive for installing and operating solar panels. If you are a new solar customer you can also receive a minimum of 6.2 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) for any

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excess electricity that you return to the grid. This rate is reset annually by the Essential Services Commission in line with the wholesale price of electricity.

For more information on the Victorian Government incentives for installing solar energy solutions visit www.switchon.vic.gov. au.

East Gippsland Event Calendar SUNDAY 13TH DEC BAIRNSDALE TOYRUN Bairnsdale Bunnings Carpark 485-487 Main St Bairnsdale Vic 3875 Time: Depart 10am Assemble at Bairnsdale Bunnings car park 10 am 10.30 am; briefing at 10.45 am; leave at 11 am sharp. Arrive in Lakes Entrance at Apex Park 11.35 am to pick up more riders; depart 11.50 am. Arrive Nowa Nowa at 12.10 pm to pick up more riders; depart 12.20 pm. Arrive in Bruthen at 12.45 pm to pick up more riders; depart 1 pm. Arrive in Bairnsdale at 1.30 pm & return

to Bunnings car park. Present the gifts to the Salvation Army. Sausage Sizzle after the ride. Lots of entertainment for the whole family. Members of the public welcome. Donate a Gift Card for older children. Put a toy or two on your bike for the kids. Phone: (03) 5152 6258 or visit website: www. bairnsdaletoyrun.com.au for more information. TUESDAY 15TH DEC CHRISTMAS PARTY RACE DAY Bairnsdale Racing Club 1 Racecourse Rd Bairnsdale Vic 3875 Time: 11:30am - 6pm

A Christmas Party with a difference! A range of hospitality packages available, visit the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site for more details. Early Bird - Adults $8 - Concession $5 On the Day at the Gate - Adults $10 - Concession $6 No alcohol or glass to be brought on to site Phone: 03) 5152 4057 or email: m.graham@countryracing. com.au or website: www. countryracing.com.au/ bairnsdale-racing-club

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Waste Free Living with Tammy Logan

life played in shaping who we were.

We are a family with dairy farming roots in Gippsland.

– all the things society says we need and have to do to fit in and play our part.

I left the family farm at 17 to complete a conservation biology degree and began working in the industry in Gippsland soon after.

I kept thinking “we’ll get ‘there’ soon and then I’ll be able to enjoy life”.

So one year ago my husband got a job on a nearby dairy farm and we moved into a house on the farm. It was the right decision.

Then we started a family. We found ourselves being drawn back to farm life, partly because it became clear our son had inherited the farming genes, but we also valued the role farm

I’ve always loved nature and thought of myself as a sustainable person, so it was with great discontent that I found we were still trapped on the hamster wheel and not living in a

I met my husband (also a Gippslander with farming in his blood) and life was about our careers, getting a car, a house, possessions

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Established in 1962. We are one of Australias largest displays of Natural Marine Life World-wide. Featuring over 90,000 items, we display a 10 metre coral reef, Aquariums, Model Railway room and a huge gift shop featuring shell and ocean gifts to suit all ages and pockets.

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Across Footbridge, Lakes Entrance VIC 3909 Phone: 03 5155 2753 Mobile: 0419 552 753 way that aligns with my values – I wasn’t being true to myself or the person I hoped my children would be. This absolutely had to change. I’d had enough. I was doing a lot of good things that I felt were within my means but it wasn’t enough anymore. I felt trapped – no time, no money, no support. What could I actually do to have a bigger impact – for me, my family, my community, and the earth that has always given me so much wonder and pleasure? I Googled the question and discovered the Plastic Free July Challenge – to refuse all single-use plastic for a month.

I was going to be the type of person I hoped my kids would be. Not just carers of the planet, but responsible active members of their community who are proud to be themselves and stand up for what they believe in. I completed Plastic Free July. It has been one of the most positive things I’ve ever done. It has revealed to me that I do have choices and I do have power to effect change. And it revealed to me that I have more supportive friendships and networks than I thought.

Incredibly, I also found that by focusing on this one issue of refusing single use plastic we improved our health, saved money, bought more local and ethical products and produce, learnt to make things from scratch, wasted less overall, and educated ourselves and others.

For more on Tammy Logan's waste free lifestyle visit www. gippslandunwrapped.com You can also follow her on www.facebook.com/ gippslandunwrapped

It struck a cord with me and I immediately began telling everyone on social media that this is what I was going to do (it was 3rd June 2015). I didn’t care anymore if they thought it was greenie garbage, I’d been silenced and held back by those attitudes my whole life. I was going to be the real me, not the dulled down version.

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East Gippsland Distributors BAIRNSDALE AJ’s Pizza APCO IGA Bairnsdale IGA Bairnsdale Sports Club Coles David Luckes Eastway Bakery Easy Eats Café Exchange house Fish, Chips & Roast Georges Hendo’s Café Information Centre Isleys Fish and Chips

Jarrods Bakery Jax Bakery Kebab House Kim Long Thai Café McDonalds Noodle House Peppers Fish & Chips Richy’s Eastwood Safeway Subway Train Station United Servo LAKES ENTRANCE Awesome F&C Bakin Beans

Café Fish a Fare Floating Dragon Footy Bridge F&C Funkey Monkey Lakes Bowls Club Lakes Sports Club Lamana Newsagent LTB Milkbar McDonalds MMM Trufﬂes Riviera Bait RSL Safeway Six Sisters

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Mechanical Bull Jumping Castles Zorb Balls Face Painting Bungee Run and more! Novelty foods and other amusements are also available for hire.

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Servicing all of Gippsland at the lowest rates

Shire celebrates birthday and new Customer Service Centre Wednesday 02 December East Gippsland Shire Council opened the Bairnsdale Customer Service Centre today at 24 Service Street, next to the Bairnsdale Library. This move will make it much more convenient for our customers. They will be able to speak to Council staff, make payments and complete forms as part of their regular activities in the CBD, rather than making a special trip over to the Corporate Centre on Main Street.

Customers will still be able to conduct their business at the Corporate Centre while people become familiar with the new arrangement. Council’s other Customer Service Centres at Mallacoota, Paynesville, Omeo, Orbost and Lakes Entrance are already located close to the Centre of these towns. No matter which Customer Service Centre you visit, you will be able to complete the same tasks or view the same documents.

Some of the many tasks you can complete include buying tickets to Forge Theatre shows and performing arts events, disability parking permit applications, animal registrations, lodging permits and enquiries on roads, footpaths and bridges.

Centre, but it marks 21 years of the life of East Gippsland Shire Council since we were formed from the amalgamation of the City of Bairnsdale, Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Omeo, Shire of Orbost, Shire of Tambo and parts of the Shire of Rosedale.

Pictured Top: Mayor Cr Marianne Pelz with long-serving customer service officer Di Hodge and CEO Gary Gaffney cut the ribbon to officially open the Bairnsdale Customer Service Centre.

Pictured Left: Staﬀ member Daryl Townsend cuts the 21st birthday cake with Mayor Cr Marianne Pelz.

Community members were invited to join in the celebrations, which included a free sausage sizzle and birthday cake.

www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/ Council/News_and_Media_ Releases/Shire_celebrates_birthday_ and_new_customer_service_centre

For details of each Centre's opening hours, visit the Contact Council page. Wednesday, December nd 2 not only saw the official opening of our new Customer Service

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Fish A Fare Open 7 Days a Week - 11:00 AM Onwards

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Snow Season – The Great Alpine Road East Gippsland Shire News

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Bruthen Bakery

A must stop location when heading to or from Gippsland Afterlife Funerals (VIC) Pty Ltd is an independently owned funeral service provider with more than 30 years total experience. All our clients are welcomed as family and your needs are fulfilled wih dignity. At Afterlife Funerals you get to deal with the owners and our wonderful, caring staff. We strive towards knowing that your wishes can and will be carried out as requested.

Ph: (03) 5157 5554 You’rethat Invited to the Grand Opening the newor friend is a We understand the passing of a loved familyofmember Funerals’ very difficult timeAfterlife for those who areLakes left toEntrance cope with the loss. Afterlife Funeral Home & Cremation Services Funerals are here to help and can provide you anCentre individual tailored funeral to suit by your religion,Chester culture and nationality. thebudget, Hon. Darren

62 Main St, Bruthen VIC 3885 Petersens Gallery & MuseuM 156 Day avenue OMeO Traditional paintings of the High Country and its history by resident artist Terry Petersen. See the Gold Room, the Chinese Room and 3 rooms dedicated to the Mountain cattlemen and the Pioneers Date: Saturday 13th December, 2014 of the District. Time: Open from 10am to 3pm on11.00am weekends, public holidays Place: 2 Grey St, Lakes Entrance, 3909 and most other Tel:days. 0428 784 701 / 1300 669 358 Phone Ann on www.afterlifefunerals.com.au 03 5159 1453

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Gippsland’s Afterlife Funerals -Great The People Who Care Alpine Road Afterlife Funerals in Lakes Entrance is an independent local family owned funeral WITH a bumper snow season still in serviceitprovider. progress could be a good time to get in on the action and hit the slopes this Although we are relative August. Luckily for Gippsland snow newcomers tobeneﬁ thet of taking area, bunnies we have the we isoffer a dignified and what considered the alternate route personalised to the high plains.funeral service

atGippslanders’ competitive costs. We have the luxury of believe every family has jumping onto the Princess Highway the right to say their final to Bairnsdale and then heading north farewell toand loved with towards Omeo straightones on to Mount a service thatPlain. reflects Hotham and Dinner It couldn’tthe be essence theaddeddeceased easier and we of have the bonus that this leg of the Great Road isthe the ensuring thatAlpine even most reliablerequest route to ourissnowﬁ elds. smallest granted. We guarantee and Thiscan section of the Roadthis is seldom you will be surprised at our lower costs with no hidden extras.

ﬁrst half of the Great Alpine Road which takes you directly into the high country, along Australia’s highest yearround accessible sealed road at 1825m conversation above sea level. around death

NSW and Dandenong.

The public are always shut and is a more welcome to relaxing comewayinto arrive and at the snow ﬁelds when compared to the have a relaxed chat about more congested route via Bright. We ouravoidservices and andour can the madding crowds take surprising costs, advantage of somelower good old country withoutalong compromising the hospitality the way. quality of service. From Bairnsdale you embark on an unforgettable journey along the

We offer Celebrations of Life, Memorial, Church and Graveside services and will facilitate a ceremony at the venue of your choice including local Lakeside, Beach or Bush settings at no extra cost. Our funeral Arranger and Celebrant Maggie Goss is happy to discuss your wishes and guide you through the sometimes difficult

and funerals. She believes it There are plenty of interesting places is important to document to break your trip along the way too, your wishes than they’re all on thenow banksrather of the Tambo waiting until River and well worth ayour visit. health has deteriorated. Maggie Bruthen, 24 minutes from also manages sales Bairnsdale, is a cutealllittle town and with marketing for Afterlife heaps of natural attractions and the and isBullant happy to discuss Pre famous Brewery and Ensay, at the base Funeral of the Nunniong High Plains, Paid options and Funerals Plans.

Afterlife Funerals believe it is our responsibility to leave the mourners feeling better than they did when they arrived at the ceremony. We strive to provide authentic ceremonies.

Don’t peek in through the windows – come in and have a look. You might be surprised.

Bruthen Quality Butchers

We have recently expanded our business to Narooma

Bruthen Quality Butchers is all about quality and locally grown products. All the beef comes of the Snowy River Flats in Jarrahmond, along with all the Lambs. We stock LaLonica Chicken which is hormone free and chemical free. Ocassionally we stock Venison from a farm on the Old Buchan Road and Goats from Heyfield. We cut and pack private stock at a low price of $1.05/kg in bags or $1.10/kg on trays with a $65 charge for the killing fee. Wanting your freezer full of prime quality beef but dont have your own stock? Come in store or give us a call for a quote and get your freezer full of the prime beef straight off the Snowy River Flats. Come in store and see all the Money saving value packs we have available along with all the great daily specails!

2 Gray St, Lakes Entrance Vic 3909 Tel: 0428 784 701

Branches now Located In narooma (nsw) and dandenong

Ocean Entrance Sea-Safari

Lakes Entrance: Post Office Jetty 1 1/4 hour: Harbour, fishing fleet and Ocean Entrance. Adult: $15. Conc: $10. Child: $5

Water-Taxi Service

Historic Hidden Gem just off the Great Alpine Rd between Bruthen and Swifts Creek Stop In at the Little River Inn for cold beer, hot coffee, pub grub withto a great country atmosphere. Post Office Jetty Ocean Entrance: Bar open 7 days Mon & Tues from 4pm unless arranged prior all other days from Midday per and person each way. Meals Wed to Sun Lunch $5 12-2pm Dinner 6-8pm. Visits can be arranged outside of these times,Also for breakfasts, teas, light lunch etc., availablemorning to Rigby Island, Barrier please call to arrange. Essential items available in the general store Landing and North Arm. Clean affordable hotel style accommodation including bunk rooms (ideal for groups) and ensuite Available when weather, rooms, unpowered camping (shared bathrooms available).tides and wildlife Secure garaged motorbikeviewing storage and ample parking opportunities are suitable.

Phone: 04585 11438 or SMS/Text

Call Matt or Trace on 03 5157 3311 Email: info@littleriverinn.com.au Departs Post Office www.littleriverinn.com.au

Jetty Lakes Entrance

Omeo High Country Meats

Omeo High Country Meats is a locally owned Butcher. We provide top quality produce with a smile!

(03) 5157 5329 68 Main St, Bruthen 3885

Open Mon - Fri 7am - 6pm, Sat 8am - 1pm

The Golden Age Hotel Motel provides excellent accommodation. Complete Oz with 2 luxury spa units, 13 motel style units and 6 pub style rooms, the Located i Golden For Age provides for all tastes. The restaurant is fully licensed and quality family entertainment, Bull which includes trained staff rides an containsOzCarnies a well stocked featuringto local well a full a la ensurewines; plenty ofasfun withasa high is a perfectbar solution. vehicles. carte menu. The restaurant is open for lunchofand dinner 7 days a week. standard safety, inflatable safety

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We are a family owned and operated ring and is suited to use on hard require a large carnival and party hire service surfaces and doesn’t (03) 5159 1344 Well esta operating based in East Gippsland that supply setup area. 189 Day Ave, Omeo VIC 3898 Currently operating from affordable and reliable fun toLakes parties, Entrance, Victoria and primarily to operat servicing East Gippsland, Wellington andhave Latrobe, wellride, as various functions and events throughout We also a Cup andassaucer Victoria and New South Wales. Zorb balls and Bumper balls, A Mobile-f events toward Melbourne, Albury and Eden. Extremely flexible and variety of Sideshow games, Carnival Facebook stable business model. We bring exciting and memorable and fun food stalls and marquees customised carnival experiences available for hire. So be it a kids party, function or Asking $5 to any place people are gatheredEquipment: Included to have fun, with an emphasis on public event we have what you safety and presentation. to make sure it’s asizes) guaranteed 0435 798 Jumping Castles/Inflatableneed Combos (varying We have a large range of Jumping success with kids and patrons alike. Inflatable Slides castles, Inflatable slides, Bucking

Omeo German Cuckoo Clock Shop Zorb Balls and Bumper Balls plus inflatable barrier with soccer goals Cup & Saucer Ride (High quality, durable European model) Chair-O-Plane Mechanical Bull (Durable Galaxy brand) Designed warm timber with spacious Fairyin Floss, Snow Cone & Pop Corn Machines (Machines are capable of high quality quantityare output,of ablehigh to handle big display rooms. Alland items events and long days) standard and quality with genuine, 7.5kVA petrol generator Ford Trader light truck withcuckoo crane for transporting equipment beautifully carved clocks from the Trailer with 1-tonne gantry and block & tackle

Black Forest and Alps of Germany.

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Order Now For Christmas

180 Day Ave Omeo 3898 (03) 5159 1527

Sideshow games - Laughing Clowns (original unique design), Tin Can Alley, Slam Dunk Other vehicles/trailers/generators 199 Day Ave, Opening Hours: 3.6m x 3.6m canvas marquees Omeo 3898

9.30am-5.30pm

(03) 5159 1552

Email or call for more information: ozcarnies@gmail.com | 0435 798 874

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South Gippsland Shire News Leongatha Art & Craft Gallery Cnr. Michael Place and McCartin St Leongatha Vic 3953 All our art and craft is created mostly by local artists. The Gallery is run by volunteers. Unique hand crafted items on display. Portrait exhibition, by young artist Kellie Smith, being held over the Dec/Jan poeriod.

Do you provide sustainability services in Gippsland? Want to promote your business directly to Gippsland people interested in sustainability?

Free Admission! Find us on Facebook or visit our website: www.leongathagallery.org.au

Mon - Fri 10 to 5, Sat 10 to 2pm Closed Tuesday and Sunday.

Mirboo North

And do this for free?

Gravel and Sand

Sustainability Gippsland is the place for you – www.sustainabilitygippsland.com Visit the Business page www.sustainabilitygippsland.com/businesses and add your business. Sustainability Gippsland is a website that has been set up by the six Gippsland Council’s in order to assist with promoting, enhancing and coordinating sustainability activity across Gippsland.

· Gravel Road Base · Bedding Sand · Packing Sand · Topsoil Supplies

· Bulldozer Works · Excavator Works · Bobcat Hire · Dam Building

· Drainage Works · Driveways · Farm Tracks · Tree Removals · Vicroads Spec Materials

It is a directory of sustainability related business and activity for the Gippsland community proudly coordinated by the South Gippsland Shire Council.

Steve & LiSa RiLey P: 0428 649 212

Wilsons Promontory, one of Victoria’s most-loved places At the southernmost tip of mainland Australia, it offers spectacular scenery of huge granite mountains, open forest, rainforest, sweeping beaches and coastlines.

into the wild seas of Bass Strait.

Great bushwalks extend from under an hour to over three days. Visitors can camp, caravan or stay in huts, cabins, wilderness retreats or lodges at Tidal River where there is a general store and takeaway food shop.

Camping accommodation

Wilsons Promontory Lightstation is perched on a small peninsula jutting

The waters surrounding the Prom are protected as a marine national park and marine park and offer outstanding diving.

and

Tidal River is the main location for camping and accommodation in the park. Advance bookings apply for selected holiday periods. Stockyard Camp, situated near the park entrance is also available for booking

and Telegraph Saddle during the summer and Easter school holidays and on weekends from November to April.

outside summer ballot and peak application periods.

and chip shop. A small range souvenirs and gifts.

There are also many opportunities for overnight hikes.

While the store stocks a number of convenience items, it does not carry an expanded range of supermarket and camping equipment.

Tidal River General Store The Tidal River General Store provides a range of services including the following: A basic range of supermarket and emergency items, similar to a local milk bar/ convenience store. Cold and hot take away food, available to eat in or at picnic tables, similar to a small road house/fish

South Gippsland has a number of large and small shopping precincts to cater for the broader needs of campers, and the Yanakie Store, approximately 30 minutes from Tidal River, sells fuel.

Free shuttle bus

A free shuttle bus operates between Tidal River

Departure points include the Tidal River Visitor Centre carpark, the overnight hikers carpark (Tidal River) and Telegraph Saddle carpark. A timetable is posted at all departure locations and the Tidal River Visitor Centre. Telegraph Saddle carpark is closed to vehicle access when the shuttle bus is in operation.

Weddings Wilsons Promontory National Park is becoming an increasingly popular location for wedding ceremonies. To minimise impact to

the environment and other park visitors all wedding parties must obtain a permit in accordance with national parks regulations.

Report sightings of Northern Pacific Seastars

Northern Pacific Seastars have been found in the Tidal River watercourse at Wilsons Promontory National Park, posing a major threat to Victoria’s marine environment. Park map devices

mobile

You can also download a map of this park for your mobile device from Avenza PDF Maps application to access additional functions. The same maps are shown below under ‘Related publications’.

Open 7 Days Phone Orders Welcome Ph: 5678 8113 Shop 1/1518 Bass Hwy Grantville, Vic, 3984

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The Fun festival for everyone! On Sunday 21st of February come on down to Baromi Park, Mirboo North and celebrate the Mirboo North Italian Festa 2016.

MIRBOO NORTH ITALIAN

2016 Come and join the fun of a Festival for everyone! Baromi Park Mirboo North will come alive with the sights, sounds and tastes of Italy on Sunday 21st February 2016 between 11.00 am and 5.00 pm. Bring your family, friends, appetites and dancing shoes to this FREE family festival celebrating all things Italian. Buy something delicious from the many food and wine stalls. Try the pizza, pasta, Italian salsicce, cannoli and gelati while you browse a variety of market and fresh produce stalls. From mid-day enjoy the entertainment by the fantastic live band “Paris by Night” and the internationally acclaimed comedian Joe Avati who will have everyone in stitches. Entertain the kids with the many FREE activities - jumping castle, animal farm, face painting and a special appearance from Elsa and Anna. View cooking demonstrations, historical and art displays. Try your hand at bocce (lawn bowls) or soccer skills for the kids. Appreciate the classic beauty of Italian Fiat and Ferrari cars. Come along to the Summer Mass in the Park at 11.00am to celebrate the feast of Saint Paul, Patron saint of the Italian town of Solarino and the Mirboo North Italian community, then join us for the traditional procession through the park.

proudly supported by the mirboo north community

Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/mirboonorthitalianfesta For more information: email mirboonorthitalianfesta@yahoo.com.au or phone Rosie 0439344928 or Gina 0429346252

A free festival for all to celebrate Italian culture. Between 11.00 am and 5.00 pm your family and friends can experience all the exciting sights, sounds and flavours of Italy. If you have an appetite there will be delicious foods to sample from the many varied stalls including pizza, pasta, Italian salsicce, cannoli and gelati along with fresh produce and wines. You can try your hand at bocce (Italian lawn bowls) or kids and

adults alike can learn some new soccer skills along with cooking demonstrations, historical and art displays and if you are into motoring you can appreciate the classic beauty of the Italian Fiat and Ferrari cars on show. For entertainment the acclaimed live band “Paris By Night” will be performing from midday. Bring your dancing shoes as they are sure to get the crowd on their feet! For those who love to laugh the famous international performing comedian Joe Avati will have you in stitches.

entertainment and activities including the jumping castle, animal farm, face painting and there will be a very special rare appearance from Elsa and Anna from the hit Disney film Frozen.

Summer Mass in the Park at 11.00 am to celebrate the feast of Saint Paul, Patron saint of the Italian town of Solarino and the Mirboo North Italian community then join in for a traditional procession through the park.

Proudly supported by the Mirboo North community.

Be sure to like us on facebook for regular updates!

For the kids there is some amazing free

South Gippsland Event Calendar WEDNESDAY 9TH DEC BASKETRY WORKSHOP Foster & District Community Hall Cnr. Station Rd and Court St Foster VIC 3960 Phone (03) 5682 1101 or email fosterdchlc@dcsi.net.au for more information. WEDNESDAY 9TH DEC SPECIAL EVENT BASS COAST SOUTH GIPPSLAND RECONCILIATION GROUP Coal Creek Community Park & Museum 12 Silkstone Road Korumburra VIC 3950 Time: 10.30am- 2pm Phone Marg Lynn 0419 361 039 or email marglynn@tpg.com.au for more information. WEDNESDAY 9TH DEC Meeniyan Dumbalk United Football Netball Club ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY Meeniyan Recreation Reserve Nerrena Rd Meeniyan VIC 3956 Cost: $8 Phone (03) 5664 7370 for more information. WEDNESDAY 9TH DEC GOLF - COME AND TRY AFTERNOON Welshpool Golf Club 95 Port Welshpool Rd Welshpool VIC 3966 Time: 5:30pm Phone (03) 5688 1556 for more information. SATURDAY12TH DEC LEONGATHA CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Safeway Car-park Smith Street Leongatha VIC 3953 Time: 10am Leongatha Chamber of Commerce will be holding the Annual Family Friendly Christmas Carnival on the 12th of December at the Safeway

Car-park in front of the Shire Offices Leongatha. SATURDAY 12TH DEC CAROLS IN THE DROME 2015 Velodrome!!!, Leongatha Cnr. Wild Dog Valley Rd & Roughead Streets Leongatha VIC 3953 Carols in the Drome, on the evening of Saturday 12 FRIDAY 18TH DEC CAROLS AT THE CREEK Coal Creek Community Park & Museum 12 Silkstone Road Korumburra VIC 3950 Time: 6:30pm-9pm Phone (03) 5655 1811 or email coalcreek1@southgippsland. vic.gov.au or visit www. coalcreekvillage.com.au for more information. TUESDAY 22ND DEC TOORA CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Toora Heated Pool 14 Cunningham St Toora VIC 3962 Time: 3pm-6pm Phone (03) 5686 2296 for more information. WEDNESDAY 23RD DEC FOSTER STREET PARTY AND 12 HOUR RAFFLE Main Street Foster VIC 3960 Time: 6pm Each purchase in participating stores between 7am and 7pm today gets a free entry in the draw to win one of ten $50 Gift Vouchers- you must be present at the 8pm draw with ticket to win. SATURDAY 26TH DEC STONY CREEK RACING CLUB FAMILY DAY Stony Creek Racing Club Cnr Dollar Rd & South Gippsland Hwy, Stony Creek VIC 3957

89 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan

Time: 3pm-6pm Phone (03) 5664 0099 or email enquiries@scrc.com.au or visit website www.scrc.com.au for more information. SATURDAY 2ND - SUNDAY 3RD JAN SEADAYS FESTIVAL 2016 - PORT WELSHPOOL Port Welshpool Port Welshpool VIC 3965 Time: 9am-5pm Phone Port Welshpool Working Group Inc on 0413 971 259 for more information. MONDAY 4TH - FRIDAY 8TH JAN SANDY POINT KIDZ CLUB Sandy Point Community Centre 12 Church Parade Sandy Point VIC 3959 Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Phone (03) 5940 0926 or email kksandypoint@gmail.com or visit website www.sandypointkidzklub. org for more information. TUESDAY 5TH - THURSDAY 7TH JAN GenYOUTH AT SANDY POINT Sandy Point Community Centre 12 Church Parade Sandy Point VIC 3959 Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Phone (03) 5940 0926 or visit website www.facebook.com/ GenyouthAtSandyPoint for more information. SATURDAY 16TH JAN GIPPSLAND GEEKFEST Coal Creek Community Park & Museum 12 Silkstone Rd Korumburra VIC 3950 Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Phone (03) 5655 1811 or email coalcreek1@southgippsland. vic.gov.au visit website www. coalcreekvillage.com.au for more information. Any further details please visit www. visitpromcountry.com.au/events.

Phone 5664 0010

Chef Leigh Marino

(ex Oyster Little Bourke, Ristorante Cracco / Milan Italy, The Estelle, now at Big Spoon Little Spoon) will be sharing his passion for his beloved Italian heritage by cooking up a storm at the Festa. Leigh's team will prepare a traditional porchetta on a spit

and serve up the succulent slices of meat in delicious crusty rolls. Think flavours of Tuscany- pork stuffed with tantalising herbs and spices, slow roasted and basted until it's ready to melt in your mouth. In the afternoon Leigh will enthral the crowds with a cooking demo to showcase his amazing culinary skills.

89 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan

The Age Good Food Guide says of Leigh "He knows his craft and respects his market... There's a sense of joy in the cooking" so don't miss this opportunity to see one of our amazing local chefs in action! Information sourced from: www.facebook. com/mirboonorthitalianfesta

Phone 5664 0010

Friendly and inviting café-restaurant serving breaky, lunch & dinner. Tempting menu using the best of fresh local produce for a real taste of South Gippsland. Drop in for a locally roasted coffee, slice of cake or a glass of wine

Open Thursday to Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Friday & Saturday from 6:00pm, fully licensed

Open Open 77 Days Days Over Over January January Visit our website and book on-line www.moosatmeeniyan.com.au

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Lone Rug Hooker raises funds for Missions A lone Rug Maker from Loch, hopes to make a difference in the lives of families in the lowest castes of the people groups in India, and Southern Asia. Parents across Asia struggle to provide for their families. Children grow up illiterate, uneducated and taught they are worthless. More than 20 million boys and girls are trapped in social evils like child labour

and prostitution in order to support their families. Gospel for Asia’s Bridge of Hope program for children, turns these situations around for good. Children are educated, loved and nurtured, and thus have hope and a future. Chris Noorbergen from Loch, aims to raise money by teaching people to make beautiful and unique rugs-

for the floor or as wall hangings. The proceeds will go to support missions in India as well as Uganda. Rug hooking is both an art and a craft and originated in both North America and the United Kingdom where they were used as utilitarian items on bare dirt floors hundreds of years ago. Hooked rugs are made by pulling loops of yarn or woollen fabric through a woven base such as burlap. The loops are pulled

Far Right: Chris Noorbergen creating one of her works of art. Above: Some competed works by Chris Noorbergen Bottom: Images supplied by GAH.

through the backing material by using a crochettype hook mounted in a handle for leverage, unlike latch-hooking which uses a hinged hook to form a knotted pile from short, precut pieces of yarn. Chris teaches workshops in her home in Loch on Fridays. Choices are a half

or full day workshop. 100% of the proceeds will be used to support missions. None will be held back for expenses.

If you would like to book a class you can contact Chris on 0490 065 274 or email her at jerryandchris@ hotmail.com.au

Olive at Loch

Foster Hot Bread IGA The Rhythm Café Visitor Info Centre

South Gippsland Distributors MIRBOO NORTH 96 on the Ridge Bakery Café Tamaralyn Dalliance Café Grand Ridge Brewery IGA Inline Café Newsagent LEONGATHA Bakery

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Motel Facilities • Free WIFI • Queen, twin, triple and family rooms • Private Balconies • Free gas bbq & utensils + plates • Picnic area overlooking town • Toddler play area • Pool • Guest Laundry • Deep freezer facilities available • Fax, photocopier, mail service available at the front desk • 1 wheelchair access room (call to discuss needs) • Ample car parking, limited undercover spaces - available • Large spacious rooms with glorious views • Surrounded by national parks & adjoining a lookout • No road noise (double brick construction) • Courtesy shuttle service • Tour desk and internet access at reception Nestled on the escarpment overlooking the township of Merimbula the Hillcrest consists of 30 rooms in a double brick contemporary 1970’s style building. Surrounded by 1.6 acres of garden, the motel offers quiet & tranquil enjoyment of this beautiful part of the world. Our rooms range from private balcony 3-3.5 star motel suites through to large family style – depending on your budget and size of group we can accommodate your needs. We offer discounts for long term stays, loyalty customers, seniors and also rep rates. Whether you are staying one night or long term we welcome you to check out our packages and links so you make the most of your stay here on the beautiful Sapphire Coast.

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Creating a Native wonderland Habitat Creations Gippsland specialise in growing, installing and maintaining native plants for re-vegetation and environmental restoration projects across Gippsland including the Bass Coast and outer southeast Melbourne. Wetland restoration and management, Bio-retention swale and rain-garden management, Offset management, Riparian re vegetation and rehabilitation and Soil degradation and erosion control are just some of the projects that Habitat Creations Gippsland are able to manage for their clients. With a depot and nursery located 10 minutes north of

Warragul, Habitat Creations Gippsland are uniquely positioned to service a wide area. In addition to planting services Habitat Creations Gippsland provide site preparation and ongoing site maintenance which includes chemical, mechanical and physical removal of weeds, pruning, felling, infill planting, monitoring for disease and pests as well as litter and debris removal from planting areas, inlet, outlet and overflow structures. Habitat Creations Gippsland can also assist with improving water quality through nutrient and sediment control, soil stabilisation and the creation of valuable

99th Annual Neerim District Show History The first show held by the Neerim District Agricultural & Horticultural Society was in 1907, it was called the Neerim District Show and was over 3 days.

The first president, being N J Davey with the Secretary being, Phillip Knight. This show mostly comprised of school work and poultry, with all the harness events held in the main street of Neerim South and the horse events in Mrs. Aucterlonies’s paddock. Flowers and cookery competitions were held in the Mechanics Institute (which was back then located next to the pre-school) and then later on in W. Stephens Paddock. In the early 1920’s the show had become such a success that they ran a special train out from Warragul, this cost the Society 16 pound. This train carried passengers, stock and exhibits to the show grounds. In 1925, 16 acres of land was purchased from W Stephens at 45 pounds per acre and was financed by debentures at 5 pounds each. First trustees were J Swaffield, G Notman and T Algie, but only 3 or 4 debentures of all that were taken out, were ever claimed back from the Society.

There was no show held in 1927 following the devastating bushfires of 1926 in the district. In 1929 Electricity was connected the show grounds and later concrete sheds and showers, paid for by the Show Society, Neerim District Football and the grounds committee, the show was also very successful around this time and they were able to pay off the monies owing on the land. In 1961 it was moved, seconded and carried “that the Society transfer to the crown the whole of its land Neerim South to enable same to be preserved as a Perpetual Recreation and Agricultural Society Reserve”, so that grants could be applied for. A move that probably today is seen as not a good decision. Further land was purchased in 1963 from J W Dawson and a further section was rented from H Price to give a Northern entrance from the Main Road and in 1972 arena lights were installed. A Fat cattle section along with Pony Club events were held prior to the show, this proved very successful.

However during the late 70’s the show was unable to secure a land lease from H Price and was forced to move the show from Neerim South to its current location at the Neerim Recreation reserve.

The Show has continued to re-invent itself year after year by combining traditional show activities and competitions with crowd pleasing new and interesting events.

Now heading towards its 99th Show in 2016, 109 years later, the Neerim District Country Show is still going strong and continues to be enjoyed by the Neerim Community, competitors and visitors to the region.

It was the first Society to hold a show on a Saturday, this being the 28th of March 1928. The First Society that had 3 father and son presidents, E Kelliher Snr and his son Teddy, DP Kelliher Snr and his son David with C Mc Gillivray and his son Don.

The first Society in Victoria to have pure bred Charolias exhibited on the ground and the first Society to have 8 different beef breeds exhibited in one day.

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Riding for the Disabled Shed Officially Opened At a recent Gala Night for Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), parents, volunteers, and Baw Baw Shire Councillors celebrated the official opening of the upgraded RDA shed facilities.

“With repairs and upgrades to the toilets, shower, kitchen facilities, and footpaths, these now accessible facilities have greatly improved the amenity of the Logan Park RDA Shed in Warragul.”

Funded by Council’s 2015/16 Access Compliance Program, $184,000 project was completed ahead of time and within the budget.

The Mayor recalled his first site visit to the Logan Park facility several years ago, seeing first-hand the need for purpose-built toilets and a social meeting space for the RDA.

Baw Baw Shire Mayor Councillor Joe officially opened the new and improved facilities before a crowd of more than 80 attendees. “It is fantastic to see these improvements to the Riding for the Disabled shed, making the facility more user-friendly for everyone involved in the association,” said the Mayor.

“The Warragul RDA branch has been operating at Logan Park for over 25 years and prior to these upgrades, they had to share the amenities with the Leeson Pavilion that did not accommodate for all users,” the Mayor said. “There is a strong focus on developing abilities and enriching lives at RDA and the improved

amenities will ensure greater access while meeting the necessary disability compliance codes. The upgraded facilities will also be of great benefit to the cattle exhibitors at the annual Warragul Show. “The Warragul RDA makes a major contribution to the community by providing services to riders of all abilities and enabling riders to participate with independence, fun and companionship. “It is through the determination and cooperation of Council and the Warragul RDA volunteers that we now see riders of all abilities being able to fully enjoy these facilities. “I’m excited to see more of this cooperation and collaboration, and work more closely with such organisations and groups in our community over the next 12 months as Mayor.” Information sourced from Baw Baw Shire Website.

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COMMUNITY THORPDALE COMMUNITY JINDIVICK CHRISTMAS CAROLS CAROLS Nangarra Reserve Pioneer Park Nangarra Road Station Street Jindivick Vic 3818 Thorpdale Vic 3835 Time: 6pm - 7:30pm

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Community Carols with items from local musicians and school children. The carols feature a costume parade, free sausage sizzle and a visit from Santa.

Community Carols with items fCome along to the Jindivick Christmas Carols at beautiful Nangara Reserve. Includes BBQ sausage sizzle.

SATURDAY 19TH DEC FRIDAY 11TH DEC & SUNDAY DROUIN CAROLS BY 13TH DEC CANDLELIGHT THORPDALE COMMUNITY Civic Park Drouin Soundshell, CAROLS Brynwood Avenue Drouin Vic 3818 Wesley of Warragul Victoria Street Time: 7:30pm Warragul Vic 3820 Drouin Carols by Candlelight is Time: Friday 8pm-10pm a traditional festive event for Sunday 2pm-4pm community members to share Cost: Adults $25 Concession their Christmas spirit. There will be plenty of opportunity $22 and School children free Contact Anne Outhred on (03) to sing along to your favourite 55633 2901 or email anne. carols.

a visit by Father Christmas. THURSDAY 24TH DEC WARRAGUL CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY CAROLS Civic Park Warragul Smith Street Warragul Vic 3820 Time: 8pm - 10pm Warragul Christmas Community Carols brings Christmas cheer to the whole community on Christmas Eve. The event features Christmas Carols singing in the park for everyone to enjoy.

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outhred@gmail.com for more TUESDAY 22ND DEC information. NEERIM DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS SATURDAY 12TH DEC CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT - CAROLS Neerim South Recreation THE POLAR EXPRESS Reserve Noojee Heritage Centre Neerim East Rd School Road Neerim South Vic 3831 Noojee Vic 3833

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Visit www.noojeehistoric.org. The Neerim District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital are hosting au for more information. the annual Christmas Carols featuring singing of carols and

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Australia's stocks in the Superbike World Championship have been given a massive boost with news that motorcycle ace Josh Brookes will line up in the 2016 instalment of the production-based series, starting at Victoria’s Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit from February 26-28.

The Sydneysider, a stunning winner of this year's British superbike title, will take to the world stage in 2016 with the same team (Shaun Muir Racing) and sponsorship (Milwaukee) that saw him dominate in the UK, but the hardware will be different as he switches from a Yamaha to the BMW Motorrad S 1000 RR — a bike he hasn't ridden before. Brookes' teammate will be the Czech Republic's former MotoGP rider, Karel Abraham. “I’m excited to be back in world superbike and to go there with the same team I won the British superbike title with is perfect, I haven’t raced a BMW before, but the bike and factory are proven and I am certain it will be competitive.

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The Milwaukee team will test the BMW for the first time in January in Spain, before heading to Australia for the final pre-season test in mid-February and then its championship debut in front of a packed house of home-town fans at the island.

Brookes is certain he heads to world supers with the right squad, and believes with the bike and the support of BMW Motorrad Motorsport they’ll start the championship strong. “For me, the team component is extremely important. I have raced with Milwaukee for two years, we’ve won the BSB title together, and I know them, and they know me. “We have continuity and we share a very strong bond. They understand that I am an Australian, and like most Australians, I am a straight talker. I tell it like it is. “You know, I’ve always been there to get a job done. And sometimes you have to say it straight, get to work and get a bike sorted. Sometimes Aussie directness, can come across as aggressiveness, especially from people from diﬀering cultures.

“Everyone’s ambition was to move forward, and it was the same for our team manager to our mechanics and crew to me. We all had the attitude, that we wanted to reach for the next challenge.

“With my team, I’m not going to have to spend a year getting to know people. We are on from day one and we all believe the BMW has not yet reached its potential so we’re ready for the challenge and some great racing in 2016.” Said Brookes.

“We looked at options from a number of manufacturers, but we felt for world superbikes BMW oﬀered the best bike to cater for the current rules of world championship." Said Brookes who hails from Bringelly, and returned to Sydney yesterday after his winning year in the UK.

After winning three Australian road racing titles, including the superbike/supersport double in 2005, Brookes competed in the world superbike title in 2006 and a large chunk of 2007, before moving to world supersport until the end of 2008 where he took third in title chase.

The New South Welshman then joined the British superbike scene in 2009, finally converting a constant stream of top five finishes into championship success in 2015.

Brookes ruled the roost in the UK on the all-new Yamaha YZF-R1M, but with the Japanese manufacturer choosing to return to world superbike in 2016 with Sylvain Guintoli and Alex Lowes as its two pilots, Shaun Muir Racing instead switched allegiances to the potent S 1000 RR — which itself underwent a series of major upgrades just a year ago.

Milwaukee BMW is the second major team to announce that it'll be racing the S 1000 RR in 2016, with Althea Racing (Jordi Torres and Markus Reiterberger) also in the German corner against the might of Kawasaki (Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes), Ducati (Chaz Davies and Davide Giugliano) and Honda (Nicky Hayden and Michael van der Mark).

During his local racing days, Brookes was a regular winner at Phillip Island, and the 4.45km grand prix circuit was also the scene of one of his most memorable victories as a wildcard in the 2004 world supersport round, where he just edged out countryman Kevin Curtain in a cliff-hanger finish. Brookes also won a second world supersport race at Donington in 2008.

The last Australian to win a world superbike race was Troy Bayliss in 2008, who signed off on his stellar career with a double victory in Portugal.

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The main arena buzzes with various horse events such as Show Jumping, Galloway Pony & Hack riding, a Fun Ring for the kids, Miniature Ponies, Shetland Ponies, Harness, Pintos,Pony Club, Clydesdales and Stock Horses. The "Cattle Spectacular" is a great success every year with many entries from near & far. There are also Poultry, Alpaca Display, an Animal Nursery and a Wonderful Dog Show, one of the largest outside the Royal Melbourne Show. In the main pavilion this year we are pleased to announce “Bubble Muffin Kids Club” is conducting a hands on cooking program for kids. It is free and there will be 4 shows during the day. Also in the main pavilion is the vegetable stall with all proceeds going to the Kooweerup Hospital and all the produce donated by local market gardeners. Mr Robert Greaves entertains kids of all ages with his potting wheel and his free "Big Draw" activity. The main activity in the main pavilion is, of course, the Art, Craft, Cooking, Produce, Flowers, Photography etc which is on display and is judged, with prizes going to the most successful entries. Take a amusements and showbags as well as all the activity of the animals and their owners.

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Book your Summer Read at a Latrobe City Library Latrobe City Council’s coordinator libraries, Deb Skinner, said that the Summer Read program gave Latrobe City library members the chance to discover local authors and new books.

•The Unbroken Line by Alex Hammond •Between Us: Women of Letters curated by Michaela McGuire & Marieke Hardy •Certain Admissions: A Beach, a Body and a Lifetime of Secrets by Gideon Haigh •Hello, Beautiful! Scenes from a Life by Hannie Rayson •Please Don’t Leave Me Here by Tania Chandler •Dangerous Games by Larry Writer •Leap by Myfanwy Jones •Bad Behaviours by Rebecca Starford •The Secret Son by Jenny Ackland •Tumbledown Manor by Helen Brown

“Summer is the perfect time to dive into a great book. All the books have been pre-selected so you don’t even have to stress about choosing. There’s a great range of stories and every book on the Summer Read list is available to borrow for free from any Latrobe City Libraries branch. “Readers also have the chance to win a personal library of up to 50 Victorian books by filling out an entry form at a participating public library or online at slv. v i c . g ov. au / summe rread. So we look forward to seeing you at one of our libraries to borrow a book or three this summer,” Ms Skinner said. The 2016 Summer Read books are:

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Great Alpine Road

The Great Alpine Road - Wangaratta to Metung Stretching from Wangaratta down to Metung, The Great Alpine Road is 339 km long and takes about 5 hours.

cycling, camping and high adrenaline adventure opportunities an alternative to the perennially popular wintertime snow action.

Wind your way along Victoria's Great Alpine Road, from Wangaratta in the north-east right across to Metung on the jaw-droppingly beautiful Gippsland Lakes.

Whatever the season you'll be sure of breathtaking views, unforgettable scenery and warm welcomes in the villages along the way. The Journey can be broken down into three or more legs, with plenty to do at every turn.

The 339-kilometre adventure along Australia's highest year-round accessible sealed road takes you right up close to Victoria's diverse landscapes. Travel through lofty mountain ranges, down plunging valleys, into lush forests, and past rolling vineyards along the way to the sparkling waterways on Gippsland's coast. Dine on fresh local produce, sample regional wine varietals, or catch your own lunch by throwing a line in a mountain stream as you go. Be guaranteed an amazing journey all year round with warm weather walking,

Wangaratta

Leg 1: Wangaratta to Bright 76 km, about 1 hour The Great Alpine Road starts (or ends) in friendly Wangaratta, with its beautiful gardens, period homes and love of music. Time your visit for the annual November jazz festival, when the city really kicks up its heels.

Making mouth-watering memories

Waste no time getting acquainted with the fine wine and local produce in the valleys along this northern leg of the Great Alpine Road, also characterised by spectacular scenery and

crisp mountain air.

the gold rush of the 1800s.

At Milawa call in at the famed Brown Brothers Epicurean Centre and Cellar Door, and sample your way through Milawa Cheese Factory. Meet the bold young winemakers who have poured new life into historic Rutherglen, famous for its muscats and fortifieds.

Explore the historic honey granite buildings, including the courthouse where bushranger Ned Kelly's final trial commenced. Get a taste of Beechworth's booming food and wine scene and try for a reservation at the acclaimed Provenance or munch on pizza and beer at Bridge Road Brewers. Alternatively, break your journey with a tasty pub

Detour to Beechworth, a village built on the wealth of

meal at the Ovens Hotel, as travellers have been doing since 1854.

Alpine adventuring

Travel onwards to Mount Buffalo National Park and its unique rock formations. A gentle walk takes in waterfalls, granite formations and lookouts with great views of the Australian Alps, or you can be more extreme by heading out on horseback or two wheels.

Rock climbers will be in their element at the summit of Mount Buffalo, also popular for cross-country or downhill skiing in winter.

This leg ends at Bright, a beautiful town on the Ovens River, filled with grand deciduous trees that are breathtaking in autumn. Mark the first stage of your drive with a memorable meal at Simone's, one of Victoria's most celebrated restaurants.

Creekers Cafe Bruthen Inn Hotel We offer a wide range of cafe style food, coffee and giftware.

The Bruthen Inn is a great base for seeing around far East Gippsland Phone: 03 51575201 Fax: 03 51575209

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Leg 2: Bright to Omeo 110 km, about 2 hours

The second leg of the Great Alpine Road gives the route its name, travelling from leafy Bright into the High Country's breathtaking alpine area and onwards to the historic Gippsland town of Omeo.

Upwards to the Alps

Drag yourself away from the cafes and colours of Bright to ascend along the Great Alpine Road through charming Harrietville to the alpine resort of Mount Hotham. The landscape changes from alpine ash to snow gum forest and heathland as you climb. Mount Hotham, Victoria's highest alpine village, offers 245 hectares of ski area, including a wide selection of

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Great Alpine Road downhill and cross-country trails for beginners as well as experienced skiers and snowboarders. Take advantage of mild summer temperatures on Mount Hotham by trekking along fields of wildflowers, or horse riding and fishing. Take in the spectacular views from Danny's Lookout to the summit of Mount Feathertop, over the Alpine National Park and as far as Falls Creek and Mount Buffalo on a clear day. You can then follow the Razorback Trail, which takes you out along the exposed ridge, to the summit of Mount Feathertop, the second-highest mountain in the state. Nestle in among the snowgums and the

spring wildflowers in architecturally sensitive spaces in Dinner Plain, just 10 kilometres south of Mount Hotham. Dinner Plain is a popular centre for horseback trail rides, with local tour operators offering yearround treks through the High Country, as well as cross-country skiing in winter.

What goes up must come down

After conquering the alpine areas it's time to descend to the old gold town of Omeo as the landscape changes from alpine beauty to lush grazing fields. With vistas out over the Snowy Mountains and once the site of one of Victoria's richest goldfields, Omeo will quickly make an impression.

Lakes Entrance

Leg 3: Omeo to Metung 153 km, about 2 hours

Depart Omeo, the service centre for the local cattle, sheep and timber industries, getting one last glimpse at the original gold rush buildings lining the main street. Follow the Great Alpine Road south toward Bairnsdale, East Gippsland's only city, and on to Metung, a starting point for exploring the spectacular Gippsland Lakes.

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Just outside of Omeo you will reach Swifts Creek and Ensay, small towns with a long history of mining, grazing and timber milling and a modern-day passion for freshly baked goods, just-picked fruit, and local wines.

Next is Bruthen, a small rustic village overlooking the Tambo River with its very own brewery. Be tempted by a small refreshing ale before you explore the township's many heritage buildings.

Bustling Bairnsdale

Your last stop before Metung and the seemingly endless expanse of the Gippsland Lakes is Bairnsdale, on the banks of the Mitchell River. Originally settled as an inland port, Bairnsdale is now a major gateway to Victoria's east, with everything you need and all the cafes and restaurants to sustain you for some time.

Life on the Lakes

With five main lakes, fed by the waters of four major rivers, and fringed by the Ninety Mile Beach, the Gippsland Lakes system is

the biggest expanse of inland waterways in the southern hemisphere, with over 400 square kilometres of lakes, rivers and lagoons that have made this region an ideal location for all forms of water based fun and sport, and exceptional fishing.

With that you're off to Metung, where the Great Alpine Road touring route ends. Life assumes a relaxed pace in Metung, a picturebook village on the shores of Bancroft Bay and Lake King.

Follow your nose to the harbourside restaurants to indulge in quality local seafood and wine, spend a day floating around in a boat, and stroll along the water's edge at sunset, cooking up August 2014 your next adventure.

Snow Season – The Great Alpine Road

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Gippsland’s Great Think Local Drink Local Handcrafted Alpine Road Beer WITH a bumper snow season still in progress it could be a good time to get in on the action and hit the slopes this August. Luckily for Gippsland snow bunnies we have the beneﬁt of taking what is considered the alternate route to the high plains.

Gippslanders’ have the luxury of jumping onto the Princess Highway to Bairnsdale and then heading north towards Omeo and straight on to Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain. It couldn’t be easier and we have the added bonus that this leg of the Great Alpine Road is the most reliable route to our snowﬁelds.

shut and is a more relaxing way to arrive at the snow ﬁelds when compared to the more congested route via Bright. We can avoid the madding crowds and take advantage of some good old country hospitality along the way. From Bairnsdale you embark on an unforgettable journey along the

This section of the Road is seldom

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There are plenty of interesting places to break your trip along the way too OPENING HOURS they’re all on the banks of the Tambo Wed, Thur and Sun. River and well worth a visit. to 5pm, Bruthen, 24 11am minutes from Bairnsdale, is a cute little townSat with Fri and heaps of natural attractions and the 11am to 10pm famous Bullant Brewery and Ensay, a the base of theKitchen Nunniong High Plains hours

Lunch 12noon to 3pm

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Bruthen Music

PetersensQuality Gallery Butchers & MuseuM Bruthen Quality Butchers Bruthen 156 Day avenue OMeO

Bruthen Quality Butchers is all about quality and locally grown products. All the beef comes of the Snowy River Flats in Jarrahmond, along with all the Lambs. We stock LaLonica Chicken Traditional paintings ofwhich is hormone free and chemical free. Ocassionally stock Venison from the HighweCountry and itsa farm on the Old Buchan Road and Goats from Heyfield. We cut and pack private history by resident artist stock at a low price of $1.05/kg in bags or $1.10/kg on trays with a $65 charge for the killing fee. Wanting your freezer Terry Petersen. full of prime quality beef but dont have your own stock? Come in store or give us See the Gold Room, the aChinese call for a quote and get your freezer Room and 3 rooms full of the prime beef straight off the Snowy River Flats. Come in store and see all the Money saving value packs we dedicated to the Mountain have available along with all the great daily specails! cattlemen and the Pioneers of the District. Open from 10am to 3pm on weekends, public holidays and most other days. Phone Ann on (03) 5157 5329 Open Mon - Fri 7am - 6pm, 03 5159 1453

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Bruthen Quality Butchers is all about quality and locally grown products. All the beef comes of the Snowy River Flats in Jarrahmond, along with all the musical needs Lambs. All Weyour stock LaLonica Chicken which is hormone free and chemical free. -Ocassionally Guitar & Instrument Sales we stock Venison and fromHire a farm on the Old Buchan Road and Goats Books, Cd's, Dvd's, Magazines from Heyfield. We cut and pack private stock at a low price of $1.05/kg in bags - Guitar Repairs or $1.10/kg on trays with a $65 charge for the killing fee. Wanting your freezer - PAquality and Lighting full of prime beef butHire dont have your own stock? Come in store or give us - Music Lessons a call for a quote and get your freezer full of the prime beef straight off the Snowy Flats. Come in Now storeOpen!! and see all the Money saving value packs we - New River Recording Studio have available along with all the great daily specails!

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Side trips - Leg 1

Golden Heritage Drive From Wangaratta, take the B500 to Tarrawingee, the C315 to Beechworth and Wooragee, the C352 to Yackandandah, then the C527 to Myrtleford. On your way you'll take in Tarrawingee's historic buildings, including St Peter's church, the Plough Inn and Carinya House. See Beechworth's 30-plus beautifully preserved National Trust-classified buildings and places of significance to the legend of bushranger Ned Kelly. Walk the tree lined streets of Yackandandah with its stately Victorian architecture. Gourmet Food and Wine Drive From Wangaratta, take the C521 to Oxley and turn left to Milawa and Oxley at the heart of the famed Milawa Gourmet Region, where you can taste fine wines at cellar doors, including the renowned

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Great Alpine Road Mediterranean styles of the nearby King Valley. Sample outstanding local produce, experience the hospitality of awardwinning country hotels and fine dining restaurants, and pull over at farm gates to stock up on seasonal bounty. Loop back to Wangaratta or on to Myrtleford and beyond. Mount Buffalo Drive At Porepunkah take the C535 to Mount Buffalo and the top of Mount Buffalo Gorge for fantastic views of the High Country and the Alps, and numerous walking tracks for even more majestic vistas. In winter, hire cross country or downhill skis to get the adrenaline pumping. Get daring in summer and choose from the area's famous adventure activities, such as micro lighting, para-gliding and hang gliding.

Beechworth - Town Side trips - Leg 2

Great Alpine Discovery Drive An alternative route turns off the main route at Bright and follows the C536 to Tawonga Gap, the C531 to Mt Beauty, Bogong, Falls Creek and across the Bogong High Plains. Then join the C543 to Anglers Rest and Omeo. This road (closed in winter) takes you past historic cattlemen's huts and breathtaking views across the High Country, before connecting with the Omeo

Highway to wind past the notable Blue Duck Inn at Anglers Rest and descend into Omeo. Bogong Alpine Way To see scenery like nothing else, veer off onto the 230-kilometre Bogong Alpine Way, on the Bogong High Plains Road which loops through Bright, Mount Beauty, Bogong, Falls Creek and over Dinner Plain and Mount Hotham and back to Bright.

Side trips - Leg 3

Wine and Gold Drive An alternative route from Omeo to Bairnsdale is through Cassillis, a small town that was once a thriving mining community.

to watch the daily catch being unloaded or to cast a line yourself. Continue along the A1 and Nungurner Road to Metung and stop for a stroll along the shores of the lake.

Explore the picturesque valley on foot and see relics of the gold-mining era, including the unmissable Oriental Claims walking trails, the Cassilis Cemetery and the old goldmine.

Then take the C606 to Swan Reach, the A1 to Bairnsdale and the C604 to Paynesville, a great place to base yourself to explore the Gippsland Lakes and walk the Ninety Mile Beach.

Call into a local winery and stock up some of the area's fruit and berry wines and mead, as well as the renowned baked goods in the township of Swifts Creek.

Information for this feature has been sourced from the Visit Victoria Website. More information can be found at www.visitvictoria.com/ Things-to-do/Touring-routes/TheGreat-Alpine-Road

Gippsland Lakes Drive Departing from Bruthen, which overlooks the Tambo River and features immaculate heritage buildings, take the C620 to Nowa Nowa and the A1 to Lakes Entrance

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Asian Inspired Gippsland

Common Asian Vegetables Bok Choy

We are committed to provide widest range of Asian groceries at one place and has a huge range of Asian grocery products from all over Asia including Thailand, Malaysia, The Philippines, Taiwan, China, India, Vietnam and so on

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Bok choy or pak choi is a type of Chinese cabbage. These varieties do not form heads; instead, they have smooth, dark green leaf blades forming a cluster reminiscent of mustard or celery. Varieties are popular in southern China and Southeast Asia. Being winter-hardy, they are increasingly grown in Northern Europe.

Kai-lan

Kai-lan (also written as gailan) is the Cantonese name for a vegetable that is also known as Chinese broccoli or Chinese kale. It is a leaf vegetable featuring thick, flat, glossy blue-green leaves with thick stems and a small number of tiny flower heads similar to those of broccoli. Its flavour is very similar to that of broccoli, but slightly more bitter.

Beansprout Bean sprouts are a common

ingredient, especially in Eastern Asian cuisine, made from sprouting beans. The typical bean sprout is made from the greenishcapped mung beans. Other common bean sprouts are the usually yellow, largergrained soy sprouts. It typically takes one week for them to be completely grown. The sprouted beans are more nutritious than the original beans and they require much less cooking time and, therefore, less fuel.

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Garden

Grow Master Traralgon has you covered this Holiday and Festive season! Call in today to speak to our qualified staff who can help provide solutions for your garden and home. We have an extensive range of plants and seedlings including all of your favourite fruit trees. Our bulk landscape supply yard has everything you need to landscape your yard. We carry high quality soils ,decorative pebbles, mulches, rocks, aggregates and sands. WE DELIVER Need a pot, water feature or special bespoke garden feature? 7 DAYS A WEEK Call in and see our great range for yourself. Visit our new gift shop full of new season womens fashion including clothing, jewellery, scarves and bags. We also have fragrances, gift and home wares. Check our children’s section full of great Christmas gifts ideas. Visit our Christmas shop later this month and experience our Christmas wonderland

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Summer Gardening Tips As we all know in the Aussie summer water conservation is important and your plants and garden can have a hard time of things. One way to look after your garden as well as make the most of your water usage is to add organic mulch to your soil. Mulch adds a pleasing visual aspect to your garden and has the added effect of

inhibiting weed growth and vastly improving moisture retention which is fantastic during particularly dry times.

Consider adding a wetting agent to your mulch and soil to further increase the ability to retain and evenly distribute moisture. During rainfall a wetting agent will also assist your garden in absorbing water

as opposed to it simply sitting on the surface and evaporating. If you are adding new grass to your garden or property consider using a robust type such as Zoysia grass or Queensland Blue Couch. Both of these grass types are easy to maintain and thrive very well in the Australian Summer heat and are fairly easy

Nancy’s Notes

to maintain requiring minimal maintenance and watering.

provided it is kept free of those moisture hungry weeds.

Another type you may consider would be Buffalo grass however this does require slightly more frequent mowing and more shade than the previously mentioned grass types.

If you are a vegetable gardener there are many varieties that will thrive and flourish during the hotter months. Beans, Sweet Potato and Corn will all grow extremely well in the heat.

In terms of lawn care, if you are under water restrictions or unable to mow regularly it’s best to keep the mowing height as high as possible.

Cabbage and Broccoli will also grow well provided they are receiving at least some shade. You can talk to your local nursery about water conservation, moisture retention methods and the best type of plants for your particular area and soil. Happy summer gardening!

This will protect the soil from drying out and allow for less need for watering.

Howdy Folks! Howdy Folks! Spring has certainly sprung hasn’t it? A little bit of sun and rain and we are all excited by Ho-Ho-Ho! It’s hard to are believe thatforChristmas is almost here,a few and open in honour of the our gardens again! If you looking inspiration, what about gardens this holidays, we thought we might make sure that your garden is nicely mulched, astill this month? We’d love to mention a few that are opening on the 18th and 19th from 10am will help to improve the soil, keep it moist, and smother the weeds while you play. 4.30pm: Charlie’s Run – 203 Licola Rd, Heyfield. This picturesque two acre garden surrounds huge: a The 100 choice year oldisfarmhouse, mature trees, lovely lawns, raised perennial beds, bursting with Bark, Lucerne, Peagardens straw, Sugar in fact, anything of the earth will work. blooms, formal rose and a cane large -dam will have you sitting, relaxing and enjoying Remember this litt le hint though... Have the soil and the mulch damp before the refreshments that are available. Plants are for sale too. applying. This will to settroad, le properly, and you won’t be can breathing in any dust. The Bee Garden – 14help backitMaffra Sale. ‘Bee’ amazed at what be grown in only 7 (Actually, lots of gardening projects should begin and end with watering.) years! Beautiful beds of old fashioned roses, massed shrubs, rare and unusual perennials fill I like to hose then dump it into wheelbarrow and water with a Maxi-Crop this garden withit adown, rich variety of colour and afragrance. On a practical note, there is a great soluti on. When fi nished I water it all again “yum!” Say the plants. orchard and vegetable garden. For fun there are sculptures made from recycled materials. You will leave this 1 ¼ acre garden with a joyous smile on your face. LindaGarden just walked by. She Crt, wants to remind you of water crystals. If these are not Peta’s – 19 Harpley Longford. Showcasing Australian plants, this stunning familiar to you, they are great when planti ng in pots or in the garden. We hydrate garden is a work of art. Designed to enhance the landscape and embrace the best in them before use by mixing with water and Maxi-Crop, according to directi Australian natives, there is something of interest all through the year. The lovely ons. waterhole When it turns into for a lovely slime, we blend a generous with the sales soil or helps create a haven wildlife. You will see some beautifulhandful sculptures; plant and potti ng mix. This allows the plant to draw up moisture and tonic even if we are morning/afternoon teas will be available. You will be surprised by the great depth andlate to water the plant. variety of colour and texture. Lastly, may we wish you a very very happythis Christmas with lots ofwas merriment and Sale Botanic Gardens – established in 1860, Gippsland treasure influenced fun! by Guilfoyle and Von Mueller. It comprises of 5.5ha adjoining Lake Guthridge. With BBQ Cheers! facilities, a playground and so much to see, you could spend the day there. So there you go! After seeing these beautiful and distinctively different gardens, you will Happy Gardening! surely be inspired to get those gloves on and get gardening! Nancy & Linda Cheers, Nancy

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School Holidays

Saturday 16 January 2016

10.00am – 4.30pm All Age Event Minecraft - Steampunk – Cosplay – Table Top Games - Anime – Best Dressed Competitions

Workshops - Medieval display – Stall Holders

Kostume Ball 18 + 7.30pm – 11.00pm

Dress up and dance to some of the geekest music by DJ Hemphill. Be Crowned King or Queen of the ball.. Enjoy a wonderful night of entertainment

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Whats on this summer at Coal Creek Community Park & Museum

Need some fun for your family these holidays? Visit Coal Creek in Korumburra

This summer, Coal Creek is running a jam-packed program of super fun activities for children of all ages.

We have loads of activities planned for the school holidays with the Geekfest, Kostume Ball as well as activities everyday …. Book now!

Drop in for a ride on the bush railway or red rocket tractor, buy some old fashioned lollies when you visit the general store.

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Take a journey through history with our Interpretive Guide. The guide tells the story of James Hardwick the first mine manager on site at Coal Creek and how he lived his life.

and enter the cosplay and steam punk competition.

Join us every Thursday at 1.30pm, bring the children along where they will make stuffed toy monsters from socks, or be introduced to Sci-Fi Role Playing Games and Make toy soldiers from pegs.

We have a jam packed day of geek fun.

The Gippsland Geekfest on 16 January explores the world of gaming and pop culture. Dress up as your favourite character

The little bookshop in Wonthaggi where everyone gets a bargain. LP’s, DVD’s, CD’s, History, Romance, Crime, Military, Art, Cooking, Craft.

Go to a workshop or play Minecraft and join in the role playing and floor games.

Take your best geekest costume out to play with the Kostume ball.

10th year Birthday for the Book Exchange

The old bank building is 100

years old this year

Dress up and dance to some of the geekest music by DJ Hemphill. Be crowned King or Queen of the ball. Enjoy a wonderful night of entertainment at coal creek Korumburra.

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Experience the NEW InterpreJve Guide $5.00 Ride the Bush Railway or the Red Rocket Tractor $6.50 per person General Store old fashioned Lolly Shop - Spinners DemonstraJon Lunch at the café or Bring a picnic – Feed the ducks

Saturday 2 January

Ghost Tour, Booking EssenJal $25.00 8.30pm – 10.00pm Bush skill’s Display Slab CoPage 10.00am to 4.30pm Ac#vity operated by volunteer please call to conﬁrm #mes

Thursday 14 January

Intro to Sci-Fi Role Playing Games - 1.30pm $10.00 per session - Ages 10+ This session introduces you to the world of Sci Fi pen-and-paper RPGs. Using the mighJest graphics processor known – the human imaginaJon, set forth into the stars on a mighty mission.

Thursday 7 January

Saturday 9 January

Sock Monster Workshop $10.00 per person 1.30pm, Make stuﬀed toy monsters from socks - Basic sewing and craVing - Ages 8+ learn how to create your own liPle creature. You will use socks, buPons, wool, felt, beads and plenty of other haberdashery to sew a mighty and fearsome monster of surpassing squishiness.

Farmers Market 8.30 to 1.00pm & CraV Market 10.00am – 1.00pm Wonder through the local produce and craV as you explore Coal Creek.

Saturday 16 January GeekFest all age groups 10.00 – 4.30

Thursday 21 January

MinecraV, Role Playing, Cosplay, CompeJJons, Workshops, Steampunk , Traders

Kostume Ball 18 + 7.30pm – 11.00pm

Peg Soldiers- 1.30pm $10.00 per person Basic craV skills. Ages 8+ Make toy soldiers from pegs – perhaps the savage barbarian hordes, perhaps the might of imperial Rome or 19th century France, the choice is yours!

Dress up and dance to some of the Geekest music by DJ Hemphill

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Unique Characters of Gippsland Presents

Eve Contencin

Former Wellington Visitors Information Centre Volunteer & Swing Bridge Historian Eve Contencin has established herself as a full time author.

Author Eve has been writing and selfpublishing her own books since June 2012.

So far she has authored several Australian themed books, thus far including several titles not yet listed on Amazon, that are in the process of being edited and will soon be published.

Eve worked as a local volunteer for the Wellington Visitors Information Centre for a number of years while living in Sale, a bustling town in Gippsland. A lot of work she did through the Centre helped her gain knowledge about Tourism in the local Gippsland Region, and

Above: The Drover Series, Just some of the other books available from Author Eve Contencin. Image supplied by Eve Contencin

In launching the books Eve said all her books are based on places around Australia. The Two books included ‘The Way of the Two Rivers and The Drover’s Sweetheart. The Way of the two rivers’ is based on a female swing bridge keeper in Sale.

thus sparked her interest and love for The Swing Bridge in Longford located South of Sale, which inspired her to start working on her very first historic novel The Way Of The Two Rivers, a story about Eliza's life as a Lady Swing Bridge Keeper. Eve grew up on a family farm during her early childhood on her parent’s property at Bellellen Victoria and her father raised Angus Beef cattle on the property. This livelihood of growing up on a farm and riding horses and helping her father with the cattle on the property, inspired her to write her first three books in The Drover Series called The Drover’s Sweetheart, The Drover’s Bride and her more recent edition on kindle in the drover series The Drover’s Daughter.

In June 2012 Eve was featured in The Ararat Advertiser on two occasions when she launched her first book The Way of the Two Rivers which is a historical novel based on fact and fiction about the Longford Swing Bridge near Sale and the lady bridge keeper at the Swing Bridge in the 1800s Eliza Flint Ball in Gippsland Victoria.

Above: Author Eve Contencin Image supplied by Eve Contencin

For many years of Eve’s Life she has now written a number of stories for adults and children. When she was young Eve grew up on a cattle farm with her parents and two younger sisters and spent a lot of time rearing baby calves and many other animals over the years of her early childhood as a cattle farmer’s daughter.

Top: The Way of The Two Rivers book cover Image supplied by Eve Contencin

In the past Eve has spent many hours of horse riding with her youngest sister Linda on her parent’s farm or visiting local neighbours on horseback in the district of Bellellen Victoria where she grew up and lived with her parents until she left home to find her own path in life. books are now available and published on Kindle in eBooks for purchasing.

The Way of the Two Rivers Blurb: Eliza Flint (Ball) was the First ever Lady Bridge Keeper On board The Swing Bridge In Gippsland From 1891 to 1893 when it was very rare for a married woman to work, like Eliza in the workforce, in Gippsland and on the Swing Bridge.

“I was working at the swing bridge in Longford, and during that time I learnt about Eliza, the first lady bridge keeper in the 1800s,” she said. This book is based on the story of Eliza. Eve said during her time in Sale when she was working as a volunteer at the Wellington visitor’s information centre in Sale her eldest son Malcolm

was diagnosed leukaemia.

with

Through chemo treatment and then a stem cell donation from Malcolm’s brother Timothy and with family support from the Leukaemia Foundation, Eve said her eldest son Malcolm is now in remission. “When I wrote the books I wanted some of

the proceeds to go to the Leukaemia Foundation because they were so good to us”. Eve has always loved writing her own books and all of her books follow an Australian country theme. Eve Contencin along with her previous partner Stuart Riley have selfpublished her books in hardcover and all her

Eliza Flint was the third bridge keeper who worked on the swing bridge in Gippsland in the 1800’s. Eliza had no trouble in swinging the bridge in the 1800’s even though the bridge’s weight is said to be 130 tones. Eliza sometimes opened up the Swing Bridge so much as 20 times a day for the Local

Eve began writing her first Australian novel The Way of the Two Rivers when she was working as the local historian at the Swing Bridge in Longford near Sale. Her first book launch took place at the Ararat Library with $5 from every book sold on the day going to the Leukaemia Foundation.

Steamers in the 1800’s such as The Tanjil,The Omeo And The Dargo and the J.C.D. Steamers.

As a bridge keeper Eliza lived at the Swan Hotel at the Latrobe Landing where she held the Licensee for the Swan Hotel for many years during her marriage to James Flint. In 1888 after James’s Passing in 1886 Eliza Remarried and Married Richard Ball. Eliza had serival children In her life time when she was married.

During her marriage to James Flint she had two son’s.

Richard one of her son’s also ran the swan hotel between 1898 to 1899 with Eliza during the shipping area at the Latrobe Wharf and settlement around the Swing Bridge.

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Why We Love Local There here is no denying that the internet makes it far easier to compare the price of shoping. But for local retailers Christmas sales can account for between a third and nearly two-thirds of a retailer's annual turnover. A bad Christmas can mark disaster for a small business. And there are plenty of reasons why it is worth going local for some of your gifts and groceries. Here are some reasons why. Your spending will boost the local economy Research on spending by local authorities shows that for every dollar spent with a small or mediumsized business about 60% stayed in the local economy, compared to 40% with a

larger business. Local streets populated with thriving independent businesses boost the prices of nearby homes, according to a recent study. The research by American Express found that house prices near a prosperous town centre have risen more over the past decade than other properties. It is the ethical choice Buying out-of-season produce, like strawberries in December, lowers your ecocredentials. As does eating turkey and carrots that have been flown halfway round the world or wrapped in layers of plastic. When you shop at local butchers, bakers, farm shops and green grocers, it is likely

that a decent percentage of the produce has had a short field-to-fork journey. Along with supporting local farmers, it means the food is likely to contain more nutrients and have less packaging. They sell quirky, one-off gifts Independent shops often stock items which are made locally and aren't available elsewhere. When it comes to gifts, quirky one-off items are a major plus of independent shops. Give your niece or nephew a handmade toy and at least it won't be identical to everything they already

have. You can help communities

build

Cafes and craft shops often drum up custom by hosting events, from craft clubs and children's events. If the businesses are not supported, the local groups tend to disappear too. Markets also often give space to community groups and social enterprises. Markets can have a community value, as there is often a social purpose to stalls – they can be public spaces as well as retail outlets. You might get a better deal or some good advice

Local bakers throw in extra bread rolls for regulars; and market stall holders are prepared to negotiate on prices. Independent retailers can use their discretion to reward regular customers, and it can mean you get discounts on the items you actually want to buy, rather than being tempted by multi-buy offers in the big chains. If you get to know your independent trader they should be able to recommend products to you. You can sometimes try before you buy Major retailers have the advantage of economies of scale and can afford to slash prices and offer reduced

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Victorian Enduro Tour

Latrobe City Event Calendar TUESDAY 1ST - 14TH DEC YALLOURN NORTH CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

gmail.com or visit website www. hauntedhillstours.com for more information.

Various Locations Yallourn North Vic 3825

FRIDAY 11TH DEC CAROLS BY THE LAKE

A family friendly Christmas Festival in Yallourn North over 2 weeks in December. Starting with Christmas Carols at Monash Hall on Tuesday Dec 1.

Morwell Migrant Park Princes Way Morwell Vic 3840 Time: 6pm-8pm

Victory Park Soundshell Princes Highway Traralgon Vic 3844 Time: 5pm

Victorian Mt Baw Baw-

Contact Martin Tullet on (03) 5175 6202 or 0458 935 453 for more information. THURSDAY 14TH - THURSDAY 21ST JAN

Phone 0427 237 437 or email deanna.paulet@benetas. com.au or visit website www. y a l l o u r n n o r t h .v i c . a u / t o u r s markets for more information.

A free community event consisting of local artists, school groups and the Latrobe City Band playing Christmas Carols and Christmas themed support acts. Santa Claus will also make an appearance.

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TUESDAY 8TH DEC

SATURDAY 19TH DEC

Contact Susie Grumley on (03) 5174 4626 for more information.

AUS TIMBER BREAKFAST

INFORMATION

Morwell Bowling Club Hazelwood Road Morwell Vic 3840 Time: 7am Contact Leah on 0458 148 220 or visit website www.lcbta.org.au for more information. WEDNESDAY 9TH DEC 2015 STREET REQUIEM FUNDRAISING AUCTION Old Court House Corner of Kay and Franklin Street Traralgon Vic 3844 Time: 6pm-9pm Contact Tineke on 0427 955 009 or email vinfo@lvcchoir.com.au for more information. THURSDAY 10TH DEC YALLOURN NORTH CHRISTMAS LIGHT AND HISTORY TOUR Lions Park 4 Reserve St Yallourn North Vic 3825 Time: 9pm Contact Tegan Dawson on 0473 945 639 or email hauntedhillstours@

READY STEADY GIPPSLAND

KIDS

VRI Hall Queens Parade / Grey Street Primary School Hall, Grey Street Traralgon VIC 3844 Time: 9am Cost: $16.30/week Contact Nerelle Foster on 0419 395 722 or email nerelle@ readysteadygokids.com.au or visit website www.readysteadygokids. com.au for more information.

Traralgon Tennis Complex Cnr Franklin and Davidson Sts Traralgon Vic 3844 Time: 9am

THURSDAY 14TH - FRIDAY 22ND JAN ALADDIN PANTOMIME

THE

SUMMER

Latrobe Performing Arts Centre Grey Street Traralgon Vic 3844 Time: Times Available at Box Office Cost: Admit $15.00 Family of 4 $50.00 Contact Box Office on (03) 5176 3333 for more information.

SATURDAY 19TH DEC

FRIDAY 29TH JAN

DUNCANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RUN HUNDRED

2016 GIPPSLAND GROOVERS CLUB TRARALGON DANCE

Tarra Bulga National Park Grand Strzlecki Track Traralgon South Vic 3844 Time: 9am Contact Helen on 0409 436 972 or or visit website www. duncansrunhundred.com.au for more information. SUNDAY 20TH DEC LIONS CLUB OF TRARALGON PRESENTS CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Traralgon RSL Grey St near Rosewall St Traralgon Vic 3844 Time: 7:30pm Contact Glenn Van Dord on 0458 691 543 or email gvandord@ outlook.com.au for more information.

Any further details please visit www. latrobe.vic.gov.au/Whats_on/Events

Enduro

Tour

Saturday 12th & 13th of December 2015 The VICTORIAN ENDURO TOUR (Formerly the Victorian Gravity Enduro Series) Has been re-named and reformatted to reflect the new changes to the series, the new way it is run for you the rider, and the growing trend across the world for multi stage, ride to the top style gravity racing. The 2015/2016 race series will feature only the best venues Victoria has to offer, with only the best tried and true race locations we have used before that made the best races over the last three years of the series, culminating into the best series so far, with more descending/vertical meters than any other series in Australia. For 2015/2016 we have all ride to the top/liason stage format with limited shuttles at some venues on the Saturday during practice, and only the best tried and true venues across the state compiled from the

best venues used over the last three seasons.

Overall entry prices will go DOWN this season, but Elite Men and Woman entry prices will go up due to the huge cash purse up for grabs.

We have on offer the BIGGEST CASH PURSE IN AUSTRALIAN GRAVITY MOUNTAIN BIKING with over $5000 in cash up for grabs in Elite Men and Elite Woman categories EACH ROUND, with the new winnings being 1st $1000, 2nd $750, 3rd $500, 4th $250 and 5th $100 in BOTH elite classes.

For more infomration on this event or others, visit www.alpinegravity. net/victorian-enduro-tour.html

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Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria Get Together at

Merrijig

8th-10th January 2016

A Family Event Celebrating The History Of The Mountain Cattlemen With Loads Of Entertainment Over 3 Days: Horse Events Poetry Whip Cracking Novelty Events Mulga Bill’s Bicycle Race Bands: Hurricane Fall, Ruckus and Danny Phegan

Buck Out Dog High Jump Kid’s Activity Tent Kids’ Races on Friday High Country Heritage Parade

Tickets Available Online at www.mcav.com.au Entry Is Free For Kids 17yo And Under

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Events

STREET PARADE SCARECROW TRAIL FICIFOLIA ART SHOW OUTDOOR FAMILY FILM

Come help celebrate the 28th Annual Drouin Ficifolia Festival

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Visit our website for more info: www.ficifoliafestival.org.au

2016 will be a twilight festival with food stalls & children’s entertainment. No market stalls allowed. The festival will begin around 3.00 pm in the Main Street with the Parade starting at 5.00 PM.

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Music entertainment will be in the Sound Shell, Civic Park between 6 – 8 pm before the Outdoor Film

Erica Market in the Mountains

Bass Coast Shire Event Calendar FRIDAY 11TH DEC INVERLOCH COMMUNITY CAROLS The Glade The Esplanade Inverloch Vic 3996 Time: 6pm Contact John Searle on 0423 709 295 or email searlefam@ hotkey.net.au for more information. TUESDAY 15TH DEC

THURSDAY 31ST DEC INVERLOCH NYE FIREWORKS Inverloch Recreation Reserve Cnr Bayview & Sandymount Ave Inverloch Vic 3996 Time: 9:30pm Contact Janine Temme on (03) 5671 2278 or email events@ basscoast.vic.gov.au for more information. CORONET BAY NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS Foreshore Reserve 39A Gellibrand Street Coronet Bay Vic 3984 Time: 6pm Contact Chris Hutton on (03) 5678 0738 or email chris. hutton9@bigpond.com for more information.

COWES COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION The Esplanade Cowes Vic 3922 Time: 5pm Contact Craig Semple on 0438 438 175 or email rev@ waterfront.net.au for more SATURDAY 2ND JAN information.

MUSIC IN THE GLADE SAN REMO CELEBRATES The Glade The Esplanade CHRISTMAS Inverloch Vic 3996 Foreshore Time: 6:30pm San Remo Vic 3925 Contact Paul Everitt on 0408 Time: 5pm Contact Michael Newton 242 210 or email everittpaul@ on 402 653 315 for more ymail.com or visit www. inverlochrotary.org.au for information. more information. SUNDAY 20TH DEC SUNDAY 3RD JAN WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN CAROLS SWIM CLASSIC Apex Park The Esplanade Murray Street Cowes Vic 3922 Wonthaggi Vic 3995 Time: 10:30am Time: 6pm Mick Sullivan Contact Brendan Smith on Contact 0412 187 893 or on email on 0409 798 867 or specialevents@ bsmith@wonthaggibaptist.org. email woolamaibeach.asn.au or visit au for more information. website www.islandevents.org. FRIDAY 18TH DEC

au for more information. FRIDAY 8TH-SUNDAY 10TH JAN KUSTOM NATIONALS Phillip Island Rd Phillip Island Cost: Single Day Entry $15.00, Family Day Entry $30.00, Children under 14 $5.00 Contact Dean Katzanis on (03) 9796 2251 or email info@ kustoms.com.au or visit website www.kustoms.com.au for more information. SATURDAY 9TH JAN BASS COAST SUMMER AGRICULTURAL SHOW Wonthaggi-Korumburra Road, Wonthaggi Vic 3995 Time: 9am Cost: Family Group Ticket: $30 (2 Adults & 2 Children under 16), Adults: $15, Children (under 16): $5 (under 5yo: free), Pensioner card holders $5 Contact Rosemary Loughnan on (03) 5672 3259 or email basscoastagshow@hotmail. com or visit website www. basscoastagshow.org.au for more information. THURSDAY 24TH JAN KILCUNDA LOBSTER FESTIVAL Foreshore Car Park Kilcunda Vic 3995 Contact Andrea Bolchon 0400 065 253 or secretary@ kcda.org.au or visit website www.kcda.org.au for more information. Any further details please visit www. basscoast.vic.gov.au/Visiting/EventCalendar

Our Market will showcase local produce, artists, makers and vintage wares all made and grown in Latrobe City and the Baw Baw Region. This isn’t just a Market its a mini festival with live music and kids activities all day! Bring your picnic blankets and stay for the whole day or why not stay the weekend at one of the lovely bnb’s or camping sites that surround the area, take a walk up the majestic Mt Erica and have a delicious dinner at Cafe 1914 or The Erica Pub before coming to the Market on the Sunday!

Erica is a short 25 minute scenic drive from either Moe or Traraglon. This stunning little town is right on your back door step so why wouldn’t you want to come up to buy your last minute Chrissy presents or just take in the fresh air.

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Christmas Movie Night - The Polar Express

So whether you’re after a weekend away or just a Sunday drive with family and friends there’s no better place to be this December than Erica Market in the Mountains. When Sunday, 13 December 2015 | 09:00AM - 02:00PM Location Erica Recreation Reserve, Moe-Walhalla Road, Erica 3825

When

Saturday, 12 December 2015 05:00PM - 08:00PM

Noojee & District Historical Society proudly presents Christmas Movie Night at the Noojee Heritage Centre featuring The Polar Express starring Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

We’re not asking for much however we would love a gold coin donation upon entry to go to the local kindergarden who are after some much needed funds for the next few years.

Where

Noojee Heritage Centre, School Road, Noojee 3833

For more infomation on this event, please visit: www.noojeehistoric.org.au

Doors open at 5:00pm - Film starts at 5:30pm. Light refreshments available for purchase. Sausage sizzle, popcorn, fairy floss and drinks. Tea and coffee available for mum and dad! Lucky door prize and raffle drawn on the night.

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Photography

Some handy Tips and tricks Tell a story If you look at the front page of most newspapers, you'll see a large colour image. This image tells a story. Often it's all there is to the story -- the image and its caption are the whole thing. So, how do they do it?

Subject Try to get subjects in the frame that relate to each other. Pick a subject, and take lots of photos of that subject. For example, try portraits. Shoot nothing but portraits for a week. Then try to analyse what's going on in your photos. You'll find that a portrait is stronger if it includes something to do with the person being photographed. Rule of thirds This "rule of thirds" is a useful tip to help you get started on composition. The image, divided into thirds both horizontally and vertically, will create a grid. Try to line the subject of your photo on this grid, especially where the lines would cross (many cameras have the option of showing this grid while shooting). You will find that when the

subjects of the photo are in the intersections or along the lines, the composition will be much more interesting than if you just cut it in half. Space Give your subject a bit of space around it. The guidelines here are: Allow the subject to look or move into an empty space. Try cropping a picture of a car traveling in two ways: one with the car moving into empty road, and another with the front of the car jammed against the frame and a lot of empty road behind it. Which do you prefer?

Crop really really tight. Instead of allowing a portrait to breathe, for example, just crop the photo so that only the eyes, nose and mouth are visible -- not even the hair or ears or chin. Which is the more effective photo? Watch for busy backgrounds Throw them out of focus or move your own point of view so that the background is no longer distracting. Do this in your camera via the aperture setting control. Choose a large aperture,

f2.8 for instance to blur the background. If you don't have such a wide setting on the lens, work with what you do have, eg: f3.5 or f4 etc. Longer focal length lenses such as a 70-200mm zoom works best for blurring backgrounds.

Leading the eye Lines in a picture should lead the eye into the picture. From there, the eye will follow the line of the bow up and out of the frame.

A more pleasing composition could have had the anchor chain leading toward the centre of the image rather than toward the left side. Placing a vertical line, such as a dock piling, on the left side of the image would stop the eye from wandering out of the frame. This same concept applies to when you begin to show multiple photos at a time. Arrange your photos so that they flow into each other.

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Pets

Have A Happy Holiday The festive season is fast approaching once again.

pets have access to plenty of food and water.

that are entirely reliant on their parents for food.

Many of us I am sure are looking forward to enjoying a well earned break. Perhaps going to the beach, bush or “just away” for a while.

If possible have someone trustworthy and reliable come to visit your premises at least once a day to have a look-see that all is OK!

These parent birds in turn are reliant on a constant supply of food to be supplied to them for both themselves and their young.

With the excitement of the season building don’t forget your pets. They rely on us for their needs, we put in aviaries and cages for out enjoyment and it is our responsibility to ensure that they are taken care of. Have you put in place adequate arrangements for their care while you are away? If you intend being away even for a couple of days please ensure your birds and other

Going away for any longer than this, it is essential that someone absolutely reliable and with working knowledge of your pets essentially any birds, is lined up to take care of your aviaries or any pets, birds that you may have while you are gone. Keep in mind that for birds this time of year co-insides with the breeding season and you could well have young birds in nests

Pet birds housed indoors benefit from the presence of a radio playing quietly in the background for company which helps fill the void of the presence of their “flock”, namely you and your family. It is a good idea if whoever will be looking after your animals comes around several times in the weeks prior to you leaving. This will help them to be familiar with the feeding regime that you

employ in feeding and caring for your pets. It is also much less stressful for birds, especially pet birds, if they have a familiar face that they have seen before attending to their needs as opposed to a total stranger. Please ensure that may be required are also on hand. It is a good idea if you do

not already have some sort of security system installed to perhaps give consideration of doing so, or at the very last making sure that all your aviaries are padlocked. These additions really only act as a deterrent but even that is a bonus. If possible leave with the person responsible for the care of your pets with a contact phone

number for yourself or some other person that could be contacted if any problems arise.

With all these things in place. Have a happy holiday secure in the knowledge that your pets and birds are well provided for which ensures their holiday will be happy also.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

J.Pym

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Well it’s that time of year again folks and See our Splosht range for fantastic natural to celebrate In2pets and Aquariums are water cleaning products for indoor Located in Traralgon, Gippsland. Business is for Sale due Princes Hwy, proud to announce a sale to celebrate the325 aquariums and outdoor ponds. Traralgon to health reasons and owners would love a change of holiday season. For those who love our smaller furry lifestyle. With a huge range of supplies for pets,www.in2petstraralgon.com friends we have great deals on guinea pig aquariums and reptiles we have all of your and rabbit cages. needs covered. Not to mention our impressive range of Well established brand with many loyal clients to continue collars, leads and harnesses for pets of all Open 7 Days a Week! operating locally. Looking for a comfy new bed 9:00am for your shapes and sizes. Monday to 5:30pm favourite pooch or feline friend? Come Tuesday 9:00am to 5:30pm on in and see our large range of pet beds We also have Christmas themed pet toys Mobile-friendly website with good geographical SEO. Wednesday 9:00am to 5:30pm and kennels including igloo style beds and accessories currently in stock, great Thursday 9:00am to 5:30pm and memory foam mattresses and check for classic photos or funny family moments Fridayfor keeping9:00am to 5:30pm out our Chilly range your pet over the silly season. cool this summer, featuring cooling mats, Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm Contact Owners for more information. cooling vests andSunday solutions to beat the heat! If you’re a reptile fan pop in to see our range 10:00am to 3:00pm of reptiles, frogs and turtles. We’ve got We stock Thunder Shirts. everything you need to create the perfect 03 5176 4290 - www.in2petstraralgon.com.au If you have a dog or cat with anxiety issues set up for your cold blooded friends. check out our Thundershirt range. Proven comforting vests to help keep your pet When it comes to looking after your reptile calm during stressful situations such as we can help with live food, meal-worms, separation anxiety, thunderstorms and woodies and crickets as well as frozen travel. It’s like your little friend is getting foods. a constant hug, a great drug free and safe Anything you need for Christmas, be sure solution. to come in early to avoid disappointment. If you’re looking to set up a new fish tank We will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing or aquarium, come and talk to one of our Day, New Years Day and Australia Day. experts. Huge savings on tanks and supplies currently including tank ornaments and decorations, fish food, aeration and heating solutions and tank cleaning/maintenance items.

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Home

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Preparing your house for sale on the market So the decision has been made. Whether upsizing or downsizing it’s time to sell your home. Even minor touches can go a long way to improving the look and value of your home. Here are some fantastic tips to ensure you achieve a great result when it comes time to sell your property.

Cleaning is of course one of the first steps. If you are not going to hire a professional house cleaning service, which is recommended, pay attention to the details. Clean windows will allow for more visible natural light. Dust ceiling fans and blades. Shine any metal surfaces and bathroom/kitchen appliances.

As a first suggestion have a friend or relative who is not familiar with your property take a walk-through as if they were making a purchase and ask for their honest feedback.

Ensure walls are freshly painted and in neutral colours which puts the focus back on the room itself as opposed to the colour schemes. Creams and whites are recommended.

You may be surprised at the little things that can be easily rectified that you wouldn’t have noticed otherwise.

Where possible remove clutter and personal items from the home. Having things

like shoes at the front door step, family photos, mail or utility bills around the house makes it appear as someone else’s home and you want potential buyers to feel like it could be their new home. Simplify things as much as possible. Basic and nonoversized furniture and a lack of ornaments and knickknacks create the impression that there is more space. Spare rooms should be presented as either a bedroom or office space, not both. Giving each room a definite purpose let’s anyone viewing the property imagine what they would be able to do in that room.

Storage space can be a huge selling point so ensure that cupboards or closets are either empty or very neatly organised so that the available space is obvious. If a little renovation is within your budget it makes a great difference to modernise kitchens and bathrooms. Things like modern taps, sinks and fixtures are very noticeable and can make the home seem far newer than it actually is. Just have a regular bathtub and bathroom? Make it look comfortable and inviting very cheaply with some stylishly folded wash cloths with

matching bathmat and towels. Add some scented candles and a simple plant for great effect. How is your water pressure? Savvy home buyers will often check this to ensure they will be able to enjoy a decent shower each day, replace your showerheads accordingly. As with the inside of the home pay great attention to how the house looks from the street.

If not employing professional gardeners take care that gardens are carefully weeded and if needed introduce new plants for colour particularly around the entrance to the home.

Repaint any outside walls that are painted. Trim any bushes or shrubs obscuring the view.

Finally take a walkthrough yourself. Was there anything in your way? Make sure potential buyers can move through the property from front to back without obstructions as this will add to the impression of size, comfort and available space.

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Electrical safety tips for home and business Avoid the hazards of faulty installation, improper grounding, incorrect operation and poor maintenance of electrical equipment with these key tips. Electrical safety in the home Look after appliance cords. Keep electrical appliances, their cords and any extension leads away from water. Ensure cords are in good condition – if they’re worn or frayed, don’t use the appliance until it’s been repaired by a licensed electrician. If you decide to throw away the appliance, make sure it can’t be used by someone else. Only ever disconnect an appliance at the outlet by pulling the plug, not the cord.

This extends the life of your appliance.

minor the job.

Avoid piggy-back or ‘double adaptor’ connections Overloading can occur if too many cords are connected to outlets designed for only one or two plugs.

Install safety switches Have safety switches installed at your meter box. As a general rule, electrical equipment should only be used when connected to a safety switch.

Use power boards with in-built safety devices to avoid a power outlet overload.

Test safety switches Testing every three months is a good rule of thumb.

Childproof your outlets Use childproof plugs in electrical outlets to deter children from poking small items into them.

To do this you just need to press the ‘test’ or ‘T’ button. If the switch turns off the power, then it’s working correctly.

Get a licensed electrician to do your wiring Call a licensed electrician if you need electrical wiring or repairs, no matter how

Keep in mind though that the use of safety switches doesn’t mean you can be less careful when using electricity – they are no substitute for proper electrical maintenance and safe

practices. Look out for overhead lines Avoid coming into contact with overhead lines. If you’re working near them, always keep a safe distance – at least 6.4 metres for wires on poles and 10 metres for wires on towers. Keep this in mind when installing antennas, picking fruit or pruning trees, and using a ladder or a metal tape measure. Look out for underground power lines Know the location of any underground power lines before digging at your property. Call the Dial Before You Dig national referral service on 1100 . Look out for water leaks

Water is a good conductor of electricity. If water leaks into the light or power circuits in your home, a fault may develop, which could result in a fire or someone experiencing electric shock. As soon as you notice a water leak, have it repaired by a licensed plumber. In the event of electric shock If you feel a tingle when you touch a water fitting, the grounding of your electrical installation could be faulty. If it’s safe to do so, shut off the power at the main switch (usually found in the meter box) and call a licensed electrician to investigate.

If you go to help someone who’s receiving an electric shock, turn off the power at the main switch first.

If the current can't be turned off, use a nonconducting object, such as a broom, chair, rug or rubber doormat to push the person away from the source of the current. If possible, stand on something dry that doesn't conduct electricity, such as a rubber mat or folded newspapers.

Use only trusted and Certified Electricians Electrical work should only even be performed and installed by Certified Electricians in your home and office.

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Antiques & Man Cave Trail

Setting Up The Perfect Man Cave So it’s that time. You’ve decided you need a man cave at home. So what does it need? Depending on your tastes, or unique lack thereof, there is a lot you can do to make it completely your own space. While anyone can install a bar or a pool table for the ever trusty boys nights, recently it’s become quite popular to look to antique shops to fill those niche interests that so many of us have. Old automobile memorabilia is great for that

rustic look and can showcase both your interests and some fascinating artefacts of Australian motoring history. If sports is more your thing keep an eye out for old football cards and posters and there is nothing like a well displayed but also well loved cricket bat to remind you of those early days in the backyard. For the more technology minded blokes among us, things like retro electronics, old computer or TV parts and 70’s and 80’s video game machines can add that touch of nostalgia to your space.

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BBQ Recipe – Bourbon Rib Eye Steaks Ingredients:

degrees.

carving or serving.

3 x Rib eye steaks

Lightly drizzle some oil onto the steaks and then rub in your seasoning mix.

As a suggestion serve with mushrooms and/or sauteed onion.

2 x tablespoons of vegetable oil Seasoning mix (salt, pepper, garlic mixed) approx. 4 tablespoons 1x tablespoon or so of bourbon Method: Trim the steaks to your preference. Pre-heat your grill or bbq to approximately 190

Place the steaks over a direct flame and sear each side for a few minutes each.

Voila, delicious bourbon steaks.

Move the steak away from the direct flame and cook until medium rare or to your preferred taste. Remove the steaks from the grill or bbq and wait a few minutes before

Simply White

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Simple White- Antiques and Home wares is well known in Gippsland for a stunning range of antique linen and lace from small beginnings selling antique furniture from home in Leongatha some thirty years ago, time has rolled on and progressed from furniture to incorporate china jewellery, linen – anything and everything.With the business situated in Loch Village, you will find something to please every taste; from delicate china, furniture, eclectic jewellery and period clothing, to doilies, bedding, tablecloths and napkins along with modern home wares. To walk into Simply White is to step back in time and discover beautiful treasures that you simply must take home. Simply White Antiques and Home wares

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Monday

6:00 Classic Nostalgia 8:00 Memories & More 10:00 TTM – Trad Jazz 12:00 FM Music Mix

6:00 Conga Cafe 8:00 Continental Cabaret 10:00 3mFM Music Mix

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3:30 Local Muzos 4:00 That’s Entertainment 1ST Sun

7:00 Night Drive 9:00 3mFM Music Mix

8:00 Classic Nostalgia 10:00 70’s Music Mix

8:00 Night Surf 10:00 70’s Music Mix

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8:00 Ramalama Ding-Dong 11:00 The Sesh

Saturday 6:00 Local Radio 7:30 Fishing report 8:00 Travel 8:30 All Sort Of Sport

10:00 This Great Country 1:00 KIDZ Rock 2:00 Saturday Showcase 4:00 Changes in Latitude 6:00 Sounds of the 60s 7:00 Back to The 70’s 8:00 Chartbusting 80’s 12:00 The Jukebox

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Markets

Bass Coast Churchill Island Market

Wonthaggi Make-it, Bake-it Market

Rokeby Community Market

4 Saturday of the Month 8am – 1pm Churchill Island, Phillip Island

0427 587 104

5626 8523

0467 856 236

0439 364 760

Wonthaggi Rotary Market

Warragul Farmers Market

Metung Farmers Market

Cowes Island Craft Market

2nd Saturday of the Month 9am – 2pm 102 Thompson Ave. Cowes 0412 710 216

2nd Sunday of the Month 8am – 1pm Murray St. Wonthaggi 03 5672 5204

Baw Baw

Cowes Market on Chapel

Darnum Musical Village Market Fair

4th Saturday of the Month 8.30am – 2pm Chapel St. Cowes 0428 603 043

2nd Sunday of the Month 10am – 4pm Darnum Musical Village, 14 Stuart St. Darnum

Granville Market

0437 122 441

4th Sunday of the Month 8am – 2pm Bass Hwy. Grantville

Drouin Craft & Product Market 3rd Saturday of the Month 8am – 12.30pm Civic Park, Brynwood Ave. Drouin

03 5997 6221

Inverloch Community Farmers Market

Last Sunday of the Month 8am – 1pm The Glade, The Esplanade, Inverloch 0417 370 488

Inverloch Farmers Market

3rd Sunday of the Month 8am – 1pm The Glade, The Esplanade, Inverloch 0439 364 760

Newhaven Craft Market 4th Saturday of the month 8am – 1pm 03 5678 8163

0417 142 478

San Remo Cuppa & Chat Market

2nd Friday & Saturday of the Month 9am–1pm Fri & 9am-12pm Sat Marine Parade, San Remo 03 5678 5386

0425 259 177

Warragul Arts Market

3rd Saturday of the Month 9am – 1pm Civic Park, Civic Pl. Warragul

22 November

9am – 2pm Lardner Park, Warragul 03 5976 326

8am – 1pm Longwarry Fire Station, Bennet St. Longwarry 0419 158 946

Neerim District Alley Market

4th Sunday of the Month 9am – 1pm 147 Main Neerim Rd. Neerim South 0409 090 725

Noojee Station Market 4th Sunday of the Month 8am – 2pm 15 School Rd. Noojee

0458 431 844

Nowa Nowa Farmers Market

3rd Sunday of the Month 8am – 1pm Mingling Waters Caravan Park, Nowa Nowa

Yarragon Community Craft & Produce Market

Paynesville Farmers Market

4th Saturday of the Month 9am – 1pm Yarragon Public Hall, Campbell St. Yarragon 03 5634 2209

Bairnsdale Farmers Market

Lardner Park Craft Market

2nd Saturday of the Month 8am – 1pm Village Green, Kurnai Ave. Metung

0409 233 648

Jindivick Country Market

1st Saturday of the Month 9am – 12pm 1070 Jacksons Track, Jindivick 03 5628 5227

1st Saturday of the Month 9am – 1pm Maurice Dr. Mallacoota

03 5626 7045

East Gippsland

1st Sunday of the Month

Every Sunday 10am – 3pm Korumburra Wonthaggi Rd. Kongwak

3rd Saturday of the Month 8.30am – 1pm Civic Park, Smith St. Warragul

0419 428 564

Longwarry Fire Brigade Market

Newhaven Hall, Newhaven

2nd Saturday of the Month 8.30am – 12.30pm Main Rd. Rokeby

Mallacoota Artisans Market

2nd Sunday of the Month 9am – 1pm McBride Ave. Wonthaggi

Kongwak Market

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1st Saturday of the Month 8am – 12pm Secondary College Oval, McKean St. Bairnsdale 03 5156 9342

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car & Boot Market

3rd Saturday of the Month 8.30am – 11am Great Alpine Rd. Lucknow

Bruthen Village Market 4th Saturday of the Month 9am – 2pm Mechanics Hall, Main St. Bruthen 0429 647 685

Howitt Park Market

4th Sunday of the Month 8am – 1pm Howitt Park, Lucknow, Bairnsdale 0432 602 007

Lakes Surf Club Market 1st Sunday of the Month 9am – 3pm Foreshore Rotunda, Lakes Entrance 0407 098 805

0419 380 997

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3rd Saturday of the Month 8am – 1pm 55 Raymond St. Pynesville

Paynesville Lions Club Market 2nd Sunday of the Month 8am – 1pm Gilsenan Reserve, Paynesville 0400 327 526

Latrobe Churchill Community Market

3rd Saturday of the Month 8.30am – 1.30pm 1 Balfour Pl. Churchill

50 Mile Farmers Market Morwell 2nd Saturday of the Month 8am – 1pm Tarwin St. Morwell 0400 341 027

50 Mile Farmers Market Traralgon 1st Saturday of the Month 8am – 12pm The VRI Hall, Queens Pde. Traralgon 0419 568 772

Latrobe Country Market Every Sunday 8.30am – 1.30pm Latrobe Rd. Morwell 0449 294 453

REH Cork Club Craft Market

2nd Saturday of the Month Kay St. Gardens, Traralgon 0487 342 675

Traralgon Farmers Market

4th Saturday of the Month 8am – 1pm Kay St. Gardens, Traralgon 0409 232 715

South Gippsland Coal Creek Farmers Market

2nd Saturday of the Month 8am – 12.30pm 12 Silkstone Rd. Korumburra 0459 629 000

Coal Creek Craft Market 2nd Saturday of the Month 9am – 2pm Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, South Gippsland Hwy. Korumburra 03 5655 1811

Inverloch Farmers Market

3rd Sunday of the Month 8am – 1pm The Glade, The Esplanade, Inverloch 03 5664 0096

Inverloch Community Farmers Market

Fresh Coffee, Gluten Free Fudge, Condiments, Bread, Cakes, Biscuits, Soaps, Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables, Plants & Herbs, Honey, Beef @ the Farmgate, Pottery, Jewellery, and amazing hand made wonders

3rd Sunday of Month 9 am to 1 pm 10 mins from Lakes Entrance at Mingling Waters Details please contact: Tracey 0409 233 648

4th Sunday of the Month 10am – 2pm Port Albert Hall, Victoria St. Port Albert 0437 247 242

Prom Country Farmers Market

3rd Saturday of the Month 8am – 12pm Foster War Memorial Arts Centre Hall, Main St. Foster 0427 809 509

Tarwin Lower Local Market

2nd Saturday of the Month 8.30am Tarwin Lower Primary School, Tarwin Lower 0410 466 260

Toora Market

2nd Sunday of the Month 7.30am - 1pm Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd. Toora 03 5688 1237

0448 327 673

Heyfield Market

1st Sunday of the Month 9am – 1pm Public Hall, Cruickshanks Rd. Jumbunna 03 5657 3241

Kongwak Market

Every Sunday 10am – 3pm Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd. Kongwak 0417 142 478

Koonwarra Farmers Market

Wellington 1st Saturday of the Month From 8am John Greaves Memorial Park, Temple St. Heyfield 03 5148 3408

Maffra Variety & Farmers Market

1st Sunday of the Month 9am – 1pm Johnson St. Maffra 0419 869 114

Rosedale Community Market

1st Saturday of the Month 8am – 12.30pm Memorial Park, Koonwarra

2nd Sunday of the Month 7.30am – 1.30pm Prince Street Reserve, Rosedale

0408 619 182

03 5199 2709

Koowee Community Market

Sale Charity Market

1st Sunday of the Month 8am – 1.30pm Cochrane Park, Cr Rossiter Rd. & Sybella Ave. Koo Wee Rup 0418 289 847

Loch Lions Village Market

2nd Sunday of the Month 9am – 1pm Railway Siding, Loch 0418 500 520

Meeniyan Mid Week Market

3rd Thursday of the Month 10am – 2pm Whitelaw St. Meeniyan 0402 995 063

Mirboo North Market

Last Saturday of the Month 8am – 2pm

Port Albert Market

Last Sunday of the Month 8am – 1pm The Glade, Inverloch

Jumbunna Bush Market

49 Ridgeway St. Mirboo North 03 5668 1688

3rd Sunday of the Month 8am – 1pm Thompson River Canal Reserve, Sale 03 5144 1258

Sale Producers Market

3rd Saturday of the Month 8am – 1pm Sale Showgrounds, 2 SaleMaffra Rd. Sale 0427 456 477

Stratford Variety & Farmers Market

4th Sunday of the Month 9am – 1pm McMillan St. Stratford 0419 869 114

Yarram Variety Market 1st Sunday of the Month 8am – 1pm Scout/Guide Hall, Yarram 0419 362 083

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