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SILVERS RETURNS IT’S been a long wait, but you won’t be disappointed by the lineup of International circus stars and the variety of acts in Australia’s Greatest Circus...

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MAFFRA MARDI GRAS IT’S is on again. There will be entertainment aplenty, carnival rides with market and food stalls.

As evening descends; music by the Nigella’s kicks off followed by the traditional street parade.

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SILVERS RETURNS IT’S been a long wait, but you won’t be disappointed by the lineup of International circus stars and the variety of acts in Australia’s Greatest Circus...

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DISCOVER ROSEDALE ANTIQUES and collectables, foodie cafes, tearooms, a renown bakery, home-made smallgoods, garden artworks and two historic pubs with loads of history to boot. This little village has it all...

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MAFFRA MARDI GRAS IT’S is on again. There will be entertainment aplenty, carnival rides with market and food stalls.

As evening descends; music by the Nigella’s kicks off followed by the traditional street parade.

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Wellington Shire News

Silvers Circus returns after 20 years IT’S been a long wait, but you won’t be disappointed by the line-up of International circus stars and the variety of acts in Australia’s Greatest Circus.

Anna and Anton Gasser along with their family, originally from Switzerland, purchased the Silvers Circus name from a very old circus institution nearly 40 year ago. Since then they have grown Silvers into one of the most respected circuses, not only in Australia but worldwide.

The show features breathtaking stunts, amazing acrobatic skills, magic and illusions and cheeky hilarity.

Hold on to the edge of your seat as the Phoenix Riders enter the ring and ride into the

four metre round ‘Globe of Death’. Its up and down and round and round at a cracking pace as the riders cross over and under each other with only millimeters to spare. No room for errors in their performance.

See everyone’s favourite, the AFL football playing Boxer Dogs. This is high energy!

Awesome action from the canine family’s most comical and physical of breeds. Come along and cheer for your favourite team.

The German Wheel always has the audience holding on to the edge of their seats as it rotates around the floor while Miss Emily gracefully performs on this unique apparatus.

Brazilian juggler Ricardo De Araujo displays

his Latin juggling skills and the talented Miss Emma will demonstrate her graceful ballet routine on the high wire.

Presented throughout the star studded program are numerous Las Vegas style illusions to leave you mesmerised.

Due to popular demand it is advisable to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Limited door sales will be available.

Silvers will be at the Sale Showgrounds from 6th to 11th March and Morwell from 14th to 24th March 2013.

Bookings are thru Ticketmaster on 136100 or with the Circus Direct on 0413 880044.

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Wellington Shire News

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Come along and enjoy this free day of entertainment in the beautiful setting of the Sale Botanic Gardens. Bring your own picnic and chairs. Drinks and sausages will be provided by the Lions and Rotary Clubs of Sale.

Collections on the day will be donated to assist the Heyfield District Bushfire Appeal. www.facebook.com/SaleMusicFestival To find out more contact Mr David Harrington on 5144 3569 or email davidharrington@email.com

Bands appearing on the day Sale City Band Sarah McLinden Kar Ching The Buttons Adam Dunning John Cashman Dead Center Jordi McMillan Band Joel Spence Above: Harry Hookey Left: John Cashman

Sammy Mac Band Johnny Ablett Karavana Flamenco Michael Harrington Barry Jessup Matt McQuillen Rod Miller Band Taylor Ralls

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East Gippsland Shire News

Metung Lions Seafood Festival March 31, 2013

The annual Metung Seafood Festival is on again this Easter, Sunday the 31st of March on the Village Green.

The Festival runs from 11am to 3pm.

Featuring music, seafood and a carnival atmosphere, it promises to be a great day out.

A selection of freshly cooked local seafood will be on offer and the wine booth will be dispensing quality wines to accompany the food and music.

The Festival boasts a range of entertainment for the whole family. A jumping castle, face painting for the kids and live music by the popular Mango Skins jazz band.

The event, organised by the Metung Lions Club, is the Clubs largest fund raiser for the year with all proceeds supporting local charities.

This will be a great way to spend Easter Sunday – at a family friendly, relaxed event, held in a beautiful setting.

March 16, 2013

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Ruthie Foster supported by Jordie Lane Those who have followed RUTHIE FOSTER’S eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel.

Ruthie’s astonishing voice has taken her on an amazing ride.

She came from humble church choir beginnings in rural Texas, followed by a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy Band, and ended up in New York City with a major-label development deal that went sour. Ruthie’s list of achievements include Best Folk Artist in 2004-05 and Best Female Vocalist in 2007-08 from the Austin Music Awards, a 2009 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album, and recent back to back Blues Music Award wins for Best Contemporary and Best Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year.

“Fosters voice is simply dropdead gorgeous, and her ability to wrap it around any musical genre – blues, jazz, folk, funk, soul – she chooses just makes it that much more spell-binding.”

Elmore Magazine “The power of Ruthie Foster’s voice carries the music, rather

than vice versa. It is a voice that was raised in the church that has the power of that true soul singing that comes right out of the tradition that bred such voices as Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, and James Brown.” Dirty Linen “I love Ruthie Foster. That’s my little sister. A phenomenal woman, yes indeed.” Mavis Staples ”Music this moving doesn’t come around often these days...” Sonic Boomers

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Bass Coast Shire News

Saturday, 16 March 10.30am – 12.30pm Cape Woolamai Surf Life Saving Club (main car park) The Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve, made up of four sites along Phillip Island’s coast: Cape Woolamai, Smiths Beach, Summerland and Cat Bay, will be opened by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change and Youth Affairs, The Hon Ryan Smith MP, at a ceremony hosted by surfing legend Layne Beachley. Everyone is invited.

Brad Farmer, chairman and founder of National Surfing Reserves says “Phillip Island is the 18th NSR and now joins a thread of iconic surfing sites across Australia, held in reverence by locals and visitors.”

“The Phillip Island NSR Local Steering Committee has been outstanding in this endeavour and deserve the nation’s gratitude.”

Brad has created two major national initiatives in Australia - Surfrider Foundation and National Ocean Care Day. He pioneered the model of a national Surfing Reserve in 1993 as the founding National President of Surfrider Australia, which then comprised more than 40 active chapters across Australia, becoming the nation’s peak coastal protection body. He later went on to become a coastal and environment adviser in the Australian Senate and was instrumental in forming Coastcare, sitting on the Federal Marine & Coastal Community Network’s first National Reference Group.

Continuing his passion for community engagement, he formalised NSR Australia with Professor Andrew Short in 2004 to recognise and preserve iconic surfing sites. More recently Brad was instrumental in seeding World Surfing Reserves (WSR) in California, modelled on NSR. Phillip Island Board Riders Club is celebrating its 50th year on the same day as the launch of the National Surfing Reserve. Formed in the summer of 1963, they held their first professional competition in 1969 with an event offering of $100 dollars in prize money. The Alan Oke Memorial event was run through the 1970s and early 1980s and boasted the highest prize money of any event in the world.

“The Club introduced many hundreds of people – to surfing. It’s a small community group of like minded people and provides a competitive outlet for three generations of surfers.” says Club President, Zena Archibald.

Today members range from young grommets to surfers over 60 still surfing competitively. Over the years the club ran legendary fundraising balls which allowed the Club to build their own clubhouse which was finished in the 1993.

Phillip Island Board Riders Club – www.phillipislandboardriders.com.au.

Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club was established in 1959 and since it began has saved over 2500 lives. www. woolamaibeach.asn.au.

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Grantville Pirate Festival Sat 23rd March 10am – 3pm

IT will be ‘land ahoy’ for the many who sail into Grantville for the annual Grantville Pirate Festival on Saturday the 23rd of March at Maru Koala and Animal Park. Enjoy a great family day out with one low entry price giving you access to all the activities and entertainment on the day, including unlimited games of Pirate Pete’s Mini-golf and entry in the award winning animal park.

Come dressed in your finest pirate and wenches gear, to win great prizes in the dress up competitions that are being judged from 11am. Join in the pirate games such as fishin’ for gold, bobbin’ for squid, the wooden leg throw competition and then lend a hand in the tug of war. Kids can collect stamps along the way on their treasure map and then trade that in for some chocolate filled ‘gold boootie’ and purchase a pirate showbag to take home.

Captain M.T.Head will be performing on stage and roving all day. Meet Pirate Pete himself, get your face painted and enjoy the jumping castles. Learn the pirate song and dance and enjoy the music from the Blackberry Jam Bush Band.

Challenge your family to a round or two of Pirate Pete’s mini golf as you putt your way around the 30 meter Princess Caribbean pirate ship and encounter life-size pirate figures, including Captain Jack Sparrow.

Enter the gold mine under the five metre thunderous waterfall. Watch out for the ‘grouch’ in the old outback dunny and see the Great White Shark.

Then head into the animal park to see the animals, like albino kangaroos and wallabies, koalas, wombats, Tasmanian Devils and dingoes. Join the keepers at regular animal presentations. Get your photo taken with ‘Willow’ the swamp wallaby joey or the three meter python snake! Relax at ‘Tortuga’ and enjoy a bite to eat and drink in the licensed bistro area.

Entry Bonus One low entry fee gives you access to all areas and activities on the day and is cheaper than the normal daily entry fee to the animal park and mini-golf.

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Purchase tickets in person from Maru, Bass Coast visitor information centres, or online by following the links on the Maru website www.marukoalpark.com.au.

Contact Maru on 5678 8548 or see www.marukoalapark.com.au for more information about the event and to download the official flyer.

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THERE are many treasures to be found in the back rooms of Latrobe Regional Gallery and you’re invited to browse two new exhibitions drawn from them.

Latrobe City Council’s arts director, Julie Adams, said that the gallery has a collection of over 1500 artworks.

“The first work was acquired in 1968, even before there was a gallery, and ever since then the collection has grown to include paintings, sculptures, works on paper, ceramics and glass.

“It is not possible to have all of these works on display all of the time, but we regularly exhibit sections of the collection. For the curators and technicians who work at the gallery, the collection is part of their daily lives.

“The collection is a fantastic record of not only Australian art but also reflects different ways of thinking and changes in society through the decades,” Ms Adams said.

“Many of the works have been influenced in some way by the Gippsland region, either being made by artists who live here or have visited or who have been inspired by the built and natural environment.

“Currently there are two exhibitions on show that have been drawn from our own collection. Shelley McDermott, gallery technician, has a unique view of the collection as her job is to physically handle the works, hanging exhibitions and making sure that they are stored correctly when not on display. This means she is ‘up close and personal’ with a broad range of works, large heavy sculptures or paintings to the most fragile tiny glass work.

“One of the exhibitions, Semblance, shows works

on paper from the collection and has been curated by Shelley. All of the works in the exhibition portray the face in some way,” Ms Adams.

Ms McDermott said her selection was inspired by Sonia Lawson’s work Night Watchman.

“This work depicts a black horse against a dark background, with a human face layered over the top.

I spend a lot of time in the storage areas looking at works, and almost have a catalogue in my head. Some of the works in this exhibition were easy choices, works that I had admired previously. Other works I spent time searching around for and some I found by happy accident,” Ms McDermott explained.

The other LRG collection exhibition currently on show is titled Transition. In 1989 Mandy Martin visited the Latrobe Valley and subsequently made a number of large expressive paintings inspired by the built environment of this region.

Ms Adams added that it seemed timely to show all these works together.

“Not only because the gallery recently acquired another work from this series, but looking at these paintings provides us with a prompt to think about our place, what it means to us and how we think about it in relation to the past, the present and the future.

Semblance continues until 14 April and Transition continues until 26 May. The gallery is open 7 days a week and entry is free.

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Baw Baw Shire News

Full steam ahead for Warragul Station Precinct The $26.05 million Warragul Railway Station Precinct upgrade received a kick start on the 22nd of February, paving the way for jobs, business, retail and tourism opportunities in the Latrobe Valley.

Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Edward O’Donohue joined Commonwealth Minister for Regional Development Simon Crean and Member for Narracan Gary Blackwood to unveil the overview of the Station Precinct project plan.

Mr O’Donohue said the Victorian Coalition Government’s commitment of $22.7 million to the precinct upgrade included:  200 additional car parking spaces for train commuters;  a new bus interchange;  a new pedestrian footbridge; and  a road underpass linking Normanby Place to Alfred Street.

Mr Crean announced a Federal Government investment of $3.35 million to build on the Victorian Government’s VLocity train just out of Warragul Station

existing $22.7 million commitment “Warragul is at the heart of one of the fastest growing areas in country Victoria,” Mr O’Donohue said.

“The Victorian Coalition Government announced the Warragul Station Precinct Project as an election commitment and planning work is now well underway.

“Tenders will be called in the coming weeks with construction will start later this year.”

Mr Crean said the Federal Government’s $3.35 million investment in the project was in line with the Latrobe Valley Transition Committee’s report and was an important investment in the economic diversification of the region.

“This project at Warragul is built on a strong investment partnership between all levels of government and will strengthen and diversify the economic base of not only Warragul but the entire Latrobe Valley,” Mr Crean said.

“The railway station precinct has the potential to unlock $150 million in private sector investment within the Warragul CBD, including commercial, retail and apartment developments in the pipeline and generate 1100 jobs and $30 million every year in wages.

“The Warragul project builds on the work by Energy and Resources Minister Martin Ferguson and Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Minister Greg Combet to support the region in its transition to a clean energy future.”

This includes:  $45 million for the Advanced Lignite Demonstration Program;  $70 million for CarbonNet;  $3 million for the $6.2 million Latrobe Regional Airport project through round two of the Regional Development Australia Fund;  $9.5 million for the Australian Paper de-inked pulp plant; and  $50 million for the Briquettte Restructuring Package.

Mr Crean said the Federal Government’s $3.35 million investment in the railway station precinct consists of $2.6

million to integrate the Precinct into the Warragul CBD and unlock the full economic and employment potential of the rapidly growing regional area.

“To develop the tourism base of the area and build upon the advantages of the railway station, we are also contributing a further $750,000 for the transformation of the heritage railway goods shed into a multi-purpose and creative space tourism centre,” Mr Crean said.

“The restored goods shed will accommodate a range of community uses, including an information centre showcasing local attractions, activities and produce in and around Baw Baw Shire.

“The project joins the dots between being a local priority, leveraging other funding sources and sustaining the economic and social future of the region, and demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to diversification in the Latrobe Valley.”

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Travel

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Food

Mastering the Art of Chinese Stock THERE is an ancient Chinese saying that ‘a cook’s stock is a singer’s voice’. Getting the right flavour into a Chinese cooking stock can tell a lot about the experience and expertise of the Chef.

Behind every good stir-fry or soup is a great stock and spending the time to create your own stock will take your cooking to the next level.

A clear stock can take as much preparation time as you can spare in a day. Master stocks can take many years to create as they continue to develop deeper flavours as the stock matures. Unless you are a professional chef, I do not recommend keeping your stock for more than a few days.

If you are ever tempted to purchase a ready-made stock from your local supermarket, Don’t! Substituting with

such a product will not re-create an authentic taste. Do not be tempted to use stock cubes either as these will often over season the food.

So although there is no easy way out to make a great stock, I have managed to come up with a simple stock that is just as effective and best of all can be prepared in an hour.

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t the Floating Dragon Restaurant, Lakes Entrance preparation of our stock is the first job our chef does in the morning. Our stocks are prepared in a similar manner to this recipe yet simmered for as much as 8 hours at any time. Our ‘Wonton soup in superior chicken broth ‘is a fine example of the depth of flavour you can achieve by being patient with this stock.

To reserve a table at Floating Dragon contact Sheenie on (03) 51551400 or email info@floatingdragon.com.au

CHINESE CLEAR STOCK Ingredients: 2 litres water 3 to 4 chicken frames 200g pork bone (spare ribs work great) 30 grams of ginger- smashed 2 sticks of celery 1 spring onion 1 dessert spoon sugar 1 dessert spoon salt 2 tablespoons of dark superior soy sauce for colour and saltiness

Combine all the ingredients together in a pot and bring to the boil. As soon as the stock comes to a rapid boil, skim off any impurities from the surface and top up with extra water if needed. It is important to keep the frames covered with water at all times. Bring the temperature of the stock to a simmer and continue cooking for an hour. If you want an amazing stock with an even deeper flavour continue the cooking process for another hour.

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Finance

What you need to ask before buying your next property CHOOSING the right house to buy is a big decision. Knowing the right questions to ask can help you determine if the house is right for you, how much wriggle room you have on price and what you can expect to spend on it in the future.

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RESEARCH Here are some questions you may want to ask that can give you an indication of how much you should offer. If the property has been on the market for a long time, or if the sale needs to be quick because they have already bought another house or are moving interstate, they will be more motivated to sell and may not be so picky over price.

ELIMINATE NASTY SURPRISES So that you don’t get any nasty surprises when you start moving your furniture in, it is recommended to do a thorough inspection of the property.

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Outdoors

Take a walk on the wild side 100 YEARS OF HISTORY IN July 2004 Tarra-Bulga National Park celebrated its centenary but for most of its history, it was two separate parks - Bulga, created in 1904; and Tarra Valley, reserved in 1909.

In 1986 these small but significant remnants of the forests once widespread through the Strzelecki Ranges, were incorporated into Tarra-Bulga National Park. They were finally linked in 1991 following a land exchange between the State Government and APM forests.

Track Walks For those who love hiking, bushwalking and seeing nature at it’s best, the one hundred plus kilometres of the Grand Strzelecki Track offers challenging distances, clean air and natural beauty.

The GST is a series of three day-long walking loop

tracks, covering 52kms and centred around the tiny township of Balook and the Tarra-Bulga National Park.

Plus a 33km multi-day linear walking track from the Balook township to the Morwell National Park.

There’s no suggested order or direction by which to do the walks. It’s entirely up to you.

The four main sections of the GST walk are: Mt Tassie loop - 17.5 kms – 1 day hike. Deep in the eastern heart of the Strzelecki Ranges, this cool, shaded loop trail features Victorian temperate rainforest of giant Mountain Ash eucalypts and lush tree ferns.

Mack’s Creek loop – 12 kms – 1 day hike. Southeast of Balook this loop trail features damp rainforest gullies, 11 creek crossings and magical waterfalls due to frequent rain.

Tarra Valley loop - 17.8 kms – 1 day hike. This is a

wondrous loop walk through the magnificent Tarra Valley, home to some of the best primeval rainforest in Victoria.

Park to Park (Billy’s Creek) – 33 kms – 1 or more days hike. Starting from the west, this linear segment of the GST follows Billy’s Creek, from Morwell National Park, up to Tarra–Bulga National Park and the tiny township of Balook.

Shorter Walks The GST, and Morwell and Tarra-Bulga National Park trails suit all types of walkers. Some sections can be done as shorter walks.

For more information: www.grandstrzeleckitrack.org.au/track-details The Morwell National Park or Tarra-Bulga National Park pages of the Parks Victoria website

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Creative Gippsland

Gateway to Creativity GIPPSLANDERS are invited to get involved and be in the running for some top prizes Gatescape image including $500 for Best in Show.

Make your garden gate, farm gate, school gate, yard gate, in fact any gate your blank canvas and make it stand out from the crowd with your creative ideas and ingenuity.

The aim of Gatescape is to bring together artists and farmers, youth, community groups, people in large towns, people in small towns, families, nurseries and creative others to collaborate on gate-art.

The Great Gippsland Gatescape journey will entice visitors off the main roads and into the rural heartland of the Gippsland region and will also form a unique arts trail between towns.

Start dreaming!

Images courtesy: Baw Baw Arts Alliance www.bawbawartsalliance.org.au

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he Gippsland Arts Festival is an annual celebration of the arts in Gippsland. Sculptors, painters, makers, musicians and performers will again show off their artistic talent.

The theme this year is Space and artists will be creating wonderful ‘spacey’ artworks, so keep an eye on the website for Space news!

The Great Gippsland Gatescape is the main feature of the Festival and everyone in Gippsland is invited to get involved and be in the running for some fabulous prizes.

Beautify your gate: garden gate, farm gate, school gate, yard gate, in fact any gate! Make your gate stand out from the crowd with your creative ideas and ingenuity.

Your Gatescape artwork could include used machinery parts, recycled materials, timber and fabric, tin, steel, in fact anything that comes to hand!

For more information about the Festival and Gatescape visit the website:

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Maffra Mardi Gras

Maffra Mardis Gras Street Festival

Saturday March 16, 2013

THE Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras Fundraiser was launched on Friday February 1, at Duart Homestead in Maffra with a Civic Reception to kickstart the Fundraising campaign.

will be social functions and fundraising activities held by each of the community groups. Over the past 53 years, entrants have raised over $3.5 million; which has been filtered back into the local community.

With six entrants this year, money raised will be used to fund projects throughout the Wellington Shire catchment.

The entrants for 2013 are: Beth Ripper from the Maffra & District Landcare, Kristy Pattinson from Sale City Football & Netball Club, Nicoll Sandison from Boisdale Briagolong Football & Netball Club, Stephanie Cameron from the Maffra Primary School, Jemma Lambourn from the Maffra Football & Netball Club and Janelle Reeves from the Sale Neighbourhood House

The Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras Street Festival will take place on Saturday 16 March 2013, commencing at 3pm. During the afternoon there will be entertainment, carnival rides plus market and food stalls along the main street. From 6pm, there will be music by the Nigella’s and at 7pm the street parade commences down Johnson Street.

During the six weeks leading up to the festival, there

The theme for this year’s event is Nursery Rhymes and Fairytales.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Committee Secretary, Dianne Honey on 5145 1269

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EAST Gippsland is a slice of heaven for all water lovers. Choose from lakes, rivers, estuaries and the ocean, the list of water sports is vast.

Water ski or learn how to. Kite skiing and kite surfing are also very popular. Don’t forget your surfboard either with dream waves pumping from Red Bluff just out of Lakes Entrance, all the way to the NSW border. Jet ski enthusiasts have ocean, lake and some rivers to explore. Divers and snorkellers will find an underwater dreamworld, especially in the Marine National Parks around Cape Conran and Croajingolong. Competition sailing, rowing and swimming take place regularly on the lakes and rivers.

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BOATING & SAILING Boating in these parts is a popular pastime, especially with the great ramps and jetties available throughout the area. You can fish or just explore the many waterways from Bemm River and Sydenham Inlet to Thurra River, Wingan Inlet or Mallacoota’s Top and Bottom Lakes or you can set off for the ocean. Always check the conditions first.

There are launches at Mallacoota, Gipsy Point, Tamboon Inlet or Bemm River. Sheltered boating conditions make this a perfect spot all year.

Mallacoota Top and Bottom Lakes offer power boat and sailing enthusiasts’ wide expanses of water to navigate and explore.

CANOEING, KAYAKING & RAFTING East Gippsland’s rivers, streams and estuaries are noted as some of Australia’s best flat water for canoeing and kayaking. Glimpses of seals, dolphins or even whales are a regular occurrence in the right season whilst sea kayaking.

Every region of East Gippsland has a river, lake or ocean access.

It is your choice where you go and what craft you decide to paddle. Guided kayak tours with everything provided are a great way to start and the Gippsland Lakes are a perfect location. You can explore the rivers and estuaries, witness misty mornings in Mallacoota on the Top or Bottom Lakes or paddle

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Adrenalin kicks into overtime on the Snowy or Mitchell Rivers with white water rafting as an option.

The legendary Snowy River can reveal her power to you in a guided rafting experience.

FISHING The wilderness coastline of remote beaches and pristine rivers are an angler’s dream. Combine the fishing experience with the fact that most areas are accessible by boat and you have the ultimate fisherman’s paradise.

Fishing offshore from Mallacoota in larger vessels is very rewarding, it is among the best in Victoria for game fishing. If you prefer smaller to medium craft, then the Top and Bottom Lakes of Mallacoota and the beautiful Tamboon Inlet will have you hooked. With some restrictions on sizes of catch and types, you should always check local authorities before embarking on your trip.

More Info: www.discovereastgippsland.com.au Check the Parks Vic website for safety updates before you go: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au For information on tides, local navigation and the many boat ramps and public jetties or moorings in the region visit www.gippslandports.vic. gov.au/mallaport.htm

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A MOST IN TENTS SITUATION At this time of the year many outdoors aficionados start grazing the paddocks for the latest and greatest tents to come on to the market. This year, I am sad to say, is not going to be a good year to seek out that elusive perfect tent. Most importers have gone and reduced their ranges as a result of the “economic climate”.

Sure there have been color changes and some changes to fabrics. But very few changes to the styles that are appearing that you can stand back and go wow, this is a great tent. It’s a pity because there are some tents out there that are looking very tired while others have suffered design flaws that should have seen them last no more than one season.

Enough of the negatives.

Just how do you go about choosing a tent that’s right for you?

Firstly, are you car based camping, hiking, or is it for a once a year summer trip (New Years Eve where it may not make it home)? Car based campers are lucky in that weight is not usually an issue. If your load includes 2 eskies, 3 kids, 5 bikes, 7 chairs, the essential portable toilet and the family dog, there is a good chance you will be towing a trailer so space is not going to be a problem either. It then just comes down to sorting out 2 issues. What sleeping capacity with how many rooms do you need and how much do you want to spend. The size of your tent, the durability of its components and the complexity of the design will all lead to an increase in price. This may be stating obvious but performance of these family style tents is directly related to there price. The more you pay the better the tent will handle the elements. Yes that does imply the $99 tent from the chain store that sleeps 24 people will be okay so long as the wind doesn’t blow and it doesn’t rain. If you had aspirations of a big heavy tough canvas tent like mum and dad used to have, be prepared for quite an intensive search and willing to part with lots of hard earned cash, most heavier tents nowadays are a poly cotton mixes and are a lot cheaper.

I could spend a week talking about all the different hike tents available but will save you the grief of me rambling on and narrow it to the following points: Most hike tents are too dear.

Most hike tents provide inadequate protection over the entrances.

4 season tents by Australian standards will probably not handle 4 seasons in New Zealand.

Most hike tents are designed to accommodate people who are somewhat vertically challenged and have been on the “Biggest Loser” show 2 times too many.

Every person who already has a hike tent will tell you theirs is the absolute perfect tent but probably paid too much for it.

No 2 hikers will ever agree on what is the perfect hike tent but the one they both would like costs too much.

In other words go for the tent that best suits your needs and budget. You will undoubtedly have to compromise on some aspect but don’t hurry on choosing and have a look at as many different models and brands as you can.

If all else fails, see if you have a couple of sheets of corrugated iron lying about and start there.

Yours in the bush, John

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Community Community Radio’s Radio of Gippsland

Gippsland FM - Program Schedule October, 2012.

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60’s to 90’s music Vision Australia

Current Affairs

Classical Music

Easy Listening Music

Pop Nostalgia Blues

Youth – Music

80’s/90’s Music

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Japanese

Classic Rock

Filipino

Alternative Music

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Metal Music

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Contemporary Music

5pm Greek 6.30 Sudanese

Alternative Music

Rock / Pop

Country Music

Blues Music

For a full guide, and weekend programs: www.3bbrfm.org.au 7am-6pm 6pm-8pm 8pm-10pm

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY The Sounds of West Gippsland (includes News, Weather and Community Programs) A mellow selection from a wide range of musical styles.

Sweet Soul Geof’s Move’n Groove/ Turn Up Your Soul Connection Music/Music Country Sam’s Alternatives Radio/All Stars Cafe Jazz Festival The Catch Classic Rock Prog Spectrum A Musical The Dance of Life Up/Golden Corner/Planet /Wednesday Night Patchwork/ Mega Mix Music Live Trad Jazz at Oak Street Night Sounds Night Sounds Night Sounds Play It One More Time Traveller of West of West of West Gippsland Time Night Sounds of Night Sounds Gippsland Gippsland West Gippsland of West Gippsland

For requests, ring 5625 4995.

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MARCH IN THE VEGIE PATCH

A week by week guide on what to grow and how AS Autumn approaches the variety of vegetables that can be planted decreases.

Summer crops may be looking a bit ‘tired’ but beans and tomatoes may still be producing. As the weather cools tomato plants can be pulled out, including the roots, and hung upside down in a shed or verandah. The tomatoes will continue to ripen on the hanging plants. Beans can be left on the plants to ripen if you plan to save seed for the next season. When the pods are dry pick them and collect the seeds from them. Store the seed in a paper bag or envelope and don’t forget to write the type/description of the bean and the date. You can also store the seeds in an airtight container but ensure they are completely dry first as they may sweat and go mouldy.

1st WEEK • Prepare ground for sowing main crop onions

2nd WEEK • Sow conical or ‘spring’ cabbages • Sow spinach

3rd Week • Still time to sow seed of flat white ‘salad’ onions

FURTHER NOTES  Onions like an open, sunny spot with good air circulation. Areas that are sunny and open to the wind will discourage downy mildew.

As they do not like fresh, unrotted organic matter they can be planted to follow any other unrelated crop. Onions can be sown directly where they are to grow or in a seed bed or tray and transplanted. If weeds are a problem it may be better to sow them in a tray and transplant them.

be OK. If sorrel and docks do well the soil will be very acidic and a dose of lime will help. Ground limestone (Calcium carbonate) is very safe to use and, while slower acting than other forms of lime available, is more beneficial to the soil.

 Conical or ‘spring’ cabbages sown now will be ready for use in spring when there are not many other vegetables around.

Other types of ‘round head’ cabbages may run to seed before forming a solid head.

 Broad beans also like a spot open to good air movement. Many varieties grow quite tall and can be planted in ‘blocks’ with a stake on each corner joined by twine. This will help to keep them upright as they can flop over very easily. Some people grow them along a fence or trellis and tie them for support. I have heard of plants 1.8m (6’) high grown this way. There are also dwarf varieties available.

 Spinach can be sown now. It is a cool weather plant does best from early autumn and spring sowings. It should always be sown direct and, unless it has been sown thickly, will not need thinning. Spinach thrives on soils with plenty of old manure or compost but does not like soils that are too acid. If the weeds around your garden include clover and beans and cauliflower do well your soil will

There are doubtless other things that can be planted now. This is why ‘local’ knowledge is valuable. If you have particular questions about food growing you can email me on: info@ezy-gro.com or fax me on (03) 5127 2727. I will reply within 24 hours during weekdays and on Monday morning for weekend enquiries. I’m sorry I can’t take phone calls (as much as I’d like to).

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March 2013

Rosedale - Shop & Buy Local Month

Discover Rosedale ROSEDALE is a thriving little village two hours east of Melbourne. It’s a great place to stop for a bite to eat or spend the day discovering lots of hidden treasures.

Renowned for its famous bakery, cafes, tea rooms and antique shops, the people of Rosedale pride themselves on excellent and friendly service and use the fresh local produce.

Feast on Cafe 3847 & Co’s all day hearty cooked breakfast and while you’re there stock up on some Black Velvet Gold chocolates made by the town’s very own chocolatier. Later in the day try a sensational

gourmet ploughman’s lunch or high tea at the gorgeous Victorian Rose Tearooms.

Premium quality coffee abounds with scrumptious cakes, biscuits and deserts in many of Rosedale’s charming cafes.

The village has a long history and was once a staging post on the Port Albert to Sale coach run, it was the administrative centre of the Shire of Rosedale which extended to the east and included Ninety Mile Beach.

run Rosedale after his wife, Rosalie.

These days the community has a thriving Facebook presence which is constantly updated with what’s on about the town.

Search for Discover Rosedale on Facebook.

The information centre is located at the Victoria Rose Tearooms.

SHOP & BUY LOCAL MONTH in Rosedale

The town is named after and built on the site of a station owned by David Parry-Okedon, who, in 1843, called his

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Antiques, Old Wares,English Records, English Antiques, Old Wares, Records, China,China, Linen, Furniture, Pottery, Crystal, Depression Linen, Furniture,Glass, Pottery, MantleCrystal, Clocks andDepression a Good Selection of Antique Reference and Selection Local History of Books Glass, Mantle Clocks and a Good Antique Reference and244 Local History Books Phone Thursday, 0488 751 Friday 10:30 am - 3.30pm

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Hampers and Gift Boxes made to your requirements Phone (03) 5199 2709 In 1915, Patrobas a three year old colt owned by Mrs Edith Widdis from Nambrok Station became the first horse to win the Melbourne Cup, Victoria Derby and the Caulfield Guineas in the same year.

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Rosedale - Shop & Buy Local Month

History and food culture combine NESTLED between Traralgon and Sale is the bustling township of Rosedale, originally known as Blind Man’s Hut, Rosedale is the classic country town; full of energy, life and enthusiasm.

The town’s highlights include a huge variety of antique and collectables shops, tearooms, a renown bakery, craft and patchwork shops, a butcher with a their own range of home-made smallgoods, a nursery stocking a large range of garden artworks and two historic hotels.

Rosedale prides itself on the quality of their cafes and shopping and the fact that some have won awards for their local produce or homemade goods.

The town is also home to a large wood carving display housed at the famous Rosedale Bakery.

Wood carvings are dotted around the township and the largest sculpture, that of an eagle, can be viewed a short stroll from the CBD. On the eastern approach to town is the historically listed Aboriginal Canoe Tree. The indigenous people used the bark for their canoes more than 170 years ago. The shape of the canoe can still be seen in the tree today.

park. The Reserve also holds a monthly market on the 2nd Sunday of every month.

Interestingly, Rosedale is the only town in Gippsland to have a Melbourne Cup winner.

Patrobus’ owner was the first woman owner to take the prize cup in 1915. A full sized statue of Patrobus and rider is located in Prince St Reserve.

You can also take a historic walk which starts at the Prince Street reserve, site of the Rosedale State School from 1870-1989, past the Mechanics Institute, the Bank of Australasia, the Masonic Lodge, the original post office, the Rosedale Hotel and The Tavern, the old bridge, Willow Park Reserve, the Tanning Pitts and finally you can wander along the old stock routes.

Local wineries close by are there to tempt your palate, so why not sample what’s on offer.

Just a short drive out of Rosedale is Tom Caps Winery located off the Hyland Highway, Willung South. Toms Cap Winery not only offers a huge range of wines, but also fine dining and luxury self-contained accommodation located on the vineyard.

SHOP & BUY LOCAL MONTH in Rosedale

As an added bonus Rosedale also has an international speedway which features great local and international racing.

Rosedale is an RV friendly location with a lovely camping area at Willow Park. The Park is located less than 1km from the town centre and has an easy walking track directly into the township.

Rosedale is at the central point before you head off to the Gippsland Lakes, Holey Plain State National Park, the Alpine National Park or Ninety Mile Beach.

Prince St Reserve located on the Princes Highway offers a free BBQ, playground and skate

If you’re in the area make sure you pay this little gem a visit.

Rusty ’s Collectables Shop 54-60 Prince Street, Rosedale Ph 5199 2251 Stocking Coins, Stamps, Militaria and Sculpture.

Large range of Giftware, Jewellery, Toys and China.

Drop in or shop from home on www.rustys.net.au

Lily Lane Extensive range of Patchwork, Fabrics & Patterns and Quilts on Display

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“Quilt show in a shop” 26 Prince Street Rosedale Phone 5199 2777 Open 6 Days 10 - 4pm

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Gippsland Market News

LATROBE REH Cork Club Craft Market 2nd Saturday of the month (Sept to May) Kay Street Gardens, Traralgon Contact 0487 342 675 Latrobe Country Market Every Sunday 8:30am - 1:30 pm Latrobe Road, Morwell Contact 0407 532 957 Traralgon Farmers Market 4th Sat of the month 8am-1pm Kay Street Gardens Contact 5174 2279 Old Gippstown Market - Moe 3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pm Old Gippstown Heritage Park Contact 5127 3082

BAW BAW Drouin Craft & Produce Civic Park, Drouin 3rd Sat of month 8am-12:30pm Contact 0428 252 440 Rokeby Community Market 2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm September to May Main Road, Rokeby Contact 56 26 8523 Longwarry Fire Brigade Market 1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pm March to December Bennett St, Longwarry Contact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft & Produce Market 4th Sat of the month 9am-2pm Yarragon Public Hall Campbell St, Yarragon Contact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLAND Farmers Market 1st Sat of month 8am-12pm Secondary College Oval, McKean St, Bairnsdale Contact 5156 9342

Rosedale Community Market 2nd Sun of month 7am-1:30pm Prince St Park, Rosedale Contact 5199 2709

Makers Market Emporium of Handmade Wares from Maker to you.

Saturday, June 2 - 9-2pm Boucher Hall, Bairnsdale Contact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

Sale Charity Market 3rd Sun of month 7am-1pm Thompson River Canal Reserve Sale, Gippsland Contact 5144 1258

WELLINGTON

Surf Club Market 1st Sun of month 9am-3pm Foreshore Rotunda, near the Footbridge Lakes Entrance Contact 5153 1916 Metung Farmers Market 2nd Sat of month 8:30am-1pm Village Green, Metung Contact 0458 431 844 Paynesville Lions Club Market 2nd Sun of month 8am-1pm Gilsenan Reserve, P’ville Contact 0400 327 526 Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car & Boot Market 3rd Sat of month 8:30-11:00am Great Alpine Road, Lucknow Bruthen Village Market 4th Sat of month 9am-1pm Bruthen Mechanics Hall Main Street, Bruthen Contact 0428 501 634 or 03 5156 4148

Lucknow Market 4th Sun of month 8:30-1pm Howitt Park, Lucknow Contact 5152 4662

Heyfield Market 1st Sat of month from 8am John Greaves Memorial Park, Temple St, Heyfield Contact 5148 0505 Wellington Farmers Market 3rd Sat of month 8am-1pm Cobb & Co. Stables Raymond Street, Sale Maffra Variety & Farmers Market 1st Sun of month 9am-1pm Contact 0408 057 772 Cobb & Co Stables Markets 1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm 2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm 3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm 4th Sun - Art & Wine Market 12:304:30 Contact Mark 0408 057 772 www.cobbandcomarket.com.au Stratford Variety & Farmers Market 4th Sun of month 9am-1pm Apex Park, Princes Highway Stratford Contact 0408 057 772

Yarram Variety Market 1st Sun of month 8am-1pm Guide/Scout Hall Cnr Church Rd & Sth Gipp Hwy Additional markets in Yarram: Port Albert Regatta - April 8 Rutters Park.

Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster Market Showgrounds, Buckley St Port Albert Hall, Victoria St, 5th Sun in month Contact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLAND Prom Farmers Market 3rd Sat of month 8am-12pm Foster Showgrounds, Foster Contact 5682 2654 or 0427 809 509 Promontory Home Produce & Craft Market Sundays - April 8, 8am-2pm Foster Showgrounds, Foster Contact 5682 2654 Prom Country Farmers Market 3rd Sat of month 8am-12pm Main St, Foster Contact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower Market Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall Contact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505 Venus Bay Farmers Market Every Sunday in January Venus Bay Village Jupiter Bvd, Venus Bay Contact 5664 0096 Mirboo Nth Market Last Sat of month, 9am-2pm Baromi Park, Mirboo Nth Contact 5668 2465 Sth Gippsland Farmers Market 1st Sat of month 8:30am start Koonwarra Memorial Park Koonwarra Contact 0408 619 182 Kongwak Market Sundays 10-2:30pm Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak Contact 0417 142 478 Coal Creek Farmers Market 2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm Coal Creek Community Park Korumburra Loch Public Hall - Winter Market 2nd Sun of month 9am-1pm May to September only Loch Public Hall, Smith Street, Loch Contact 0407 362 736 Loch Village Market 2nd Sun of month 8:30am start Railway Siding, Loch Contact 5659 0212 Inverloch Farmers Market 3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pm The Glade, Inverloch Contact 5664 0096

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Howdy Folks!

Magic March to ya’ll. We love Autumn, in fact, we reckon it is a better time for planting than Spring. The ground is still warm and the weather more stable, yippee! Last month we mentioned Myna Bird Traps and that we will keep selling them until every last one is gone.

Well, that put the cat amongst the pigeons! (The cat note also got us into trouble.) There are actually some folks who feed and love the myna and were very upset that we want them dead. Y’know, we have seen them knock young wrens out of their nests. Friends have seen them starve a mother hawk to death! Harry Hof and the Maffra Land Care began the trapping program in Sale, Maffra and Stratford. The project is expanding right throughout Gippsland and beyond. With each trap, Harry includes a fact sheet as well as a website that has lots of information: http://www.indianmyna.org.au. I will now blatantly plagiarize a couple of Harry’s paragraphs and hope this helps those of you who are having trouble understanding this introduced pest.

From the Landcare perspective our concern with the Indian myna is the competition they create for Native fauna, Indian mynas are fiercely territorial and aggressive and will oust even small mammals e.g.; Sugar Gliders from their nests. They often will occupy more than one hollow although nesting in only one. Once mynas have occupied a hollow, no other bird will use it. Given our landscape was once covered with mature aged trees with many hollows, their scarcity today has created a significant shortage of nesting sites. If we wish to maintain/ increase the population of our indigenous birds, this issue needs to be addressed. Whilst areas of land are being revegetated, it will take another 100 years plus before these trees will provide suitable hollows for nesting sites. A trapping program in Canberra over 6 years has seen more than 40,000 mynas caught, leading to them falling from the 3rd most common bird, to the 13th. Our aim is to eliminate the Canberra group and significantly reduce the Indian mynas population across Gippsland and ultimately across the state.

Hope this explained a few facts to you. However, we will continue to sell Indian Myna Traps as long as it is necessary and we make no apologies for doing so. Enjoy your first gorgeous month of Autumn! Thanks again for inviting us into your garden! Happy gardening, cheers Nancy.

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Cobb & Co Market News

C o b b & C o S ta b l e s Market Complex

Trash & Treasure

Buy and Sell - Find a Treasure in someone else’s trash convert your unwanted goods into cash!

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Makers Market Future Dates

March 10th

For more information contact Mark on 0408057772

NEW!

199 Raymond Street Sale Ph: 51430370 www.cobbandcomarket.com.au

Come along and bring your friends to the Sale Makers Markets, second Sunday of every month. Local talented Makers selling their handmade, hand produced items. You will find everything to painted totes, knitted soft toys, children’s clothing, jewellery, hair, accessories, soy candles, soaps, jams, honey and much more. Kids activites, face painting, BBQ, pancakes and fresh brewed coffee. Also ALL shops in the Stables are open for business so come on down for a coffee and a browse.

April 14th May 12th June 9th

for site bookings call Mark on 0408057772 www.cobbandcomarket.com.au

It's our BIRTHDAY!

and our customers get the presents!

Hard to believe that Cobb & Co Stables Market is having their 1st Birthday already, and for a whole week from Monday 18th March to Sunday 24th March there will be some fantastic fun and games and specials going on. SO watch this space for details folks

Wanted - Stall holders for a Twilight Market in Sale Extra value is you can trade all day and then during the Market for the same small site fee of $20.00. Friday night 22/3/13 starting at 5pm till 9pm and filled to the brim with everything from local produce, crafts, plants, bric a brac, furntiture, collectables and more, as well as great Coffee, BBQ and a sausage sizzle and local buskers will put on the entertainment. Call Mark now to book a stall on 0408057772 (limited to 30 stall holders)

Business Opportunity!

Mini Shops Now Available To Rent!

See Details Overleaf Cobb & Co Stables Market Complex 199 Raymond Street Sale 3850 - Ph: 51430370

Twilight Market in Cobb & Co Stables, Sale Friday Night 22/3/13 Starting at 5pm through to 9pm and filled to the brim with everything from local produce, crafts, plants, bric a brac, furniture, collectables, and more, as well as great coffee, BBQ/sausage sizzle and local buskers will put on the entertainment

Cobb & Co Stable Market - 20 minishops trading 7 days a week plus weekend markets.

New Year - New Business opportunity.

We have shops to rent in a supportive team environment from just $99.00 per week, special for January 2013 includes 2 weeks free set up time to get you started, no bonds and no lock in leases, so call Mark now for a no obligation chat on 0408057772 INDOOR 7 day a week trading - Market Complex to be divided into 25, 12 square metre stalls with stallholder’s rent including performing a 1 day duty per week to maintain the centre.

The stallholder’s day on duty is rostered around the week allowing the complex to be adequately staffed. Stallholders are only required to be at the centre for their 1 day shift per week, however their stall effectively runs from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week. Of course you can sell on site in your own mini shop whenever you wish to attend. Cafe & Refreshments on site. The Market business model brings together a large group of micro businesses, creating a cultural icon for the local community and a tourist destination for visitors to the area. INDOOR / ALL WEATHER MARKET EVENTS each weekend

Birthday Specials from Monday 18th March to Sunday 24th March

Every purchase over $20 receives a 10% off gift voucher on your next purchase

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Chook Pellets Fish and Feather Sale 20Kg $14.40ea PH: (03) 5143 0819 266 York Street Sale, Rat Vic 3850 Pellets 20Kg $20.99

Chicken Scratch Mix 20Kg $19.99 Pullet Starter 20Kg $28.99

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Canary Mix 20Kg $31.99

We are clearing out some of our favourite kit tanks to$19.99 make way for some exciting new ideas Chicken Scratch Mix 20Kg

Chook Pellets 20Kg $14.40ea Rat Pellets 20Kg $20.99

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Silvers Circus returns after 20 years IT’S been a long wait, but you won’t be disappointed by the line-up of International circus stars and the variety of acts in Australia’s Greatest Circus.

Anna and Anton Gasser along with their family, originally from Switzerland, purchased the Silvers Circus name from a very old circus institution nearly 40 year ago. Since then they have grown Silvers into one of the most respected circuses, not only in Australia but worldwide.

The show features breathtaking stunts, amazing acrobatic skills, magic and illusions and cheeky hilarity.

Hold on to the edge of your seat as the Phoenix Riders enter the ring and ride into the

four metre round ‘Globe of Death’. Its up and down and round and round at a cracking pace as the riders cross over and under each other with only millimeters to spare. No room for errors in their performance.

See everyone’s favourite, the AFL football playing Boxer Dogs. This is high energy!

Awesome action from the canine family’s most comical and physical of breeds. Come along and cheer for your favourite team.

The German Wheel always has the audience holding on to the edge of their seats as it rotates around the floor while Miss Emily gracefully performs on this unique apparatus.

Brazilian juggler Ricardo De Araujo displays

his Latin juggling skills and the talented Miss Emma will demonstrate her graceful ballet routine on the high wire.

Presented throughout the star studded program are numerous Las Vegas style illusions to leave you mesmerised.

Due to popular demand it is advisable to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Limited door sales will be available.

Silvers will be at the Sale Showgrounds from 6th to 11th March and Morwell from 14th to 24th March 2013.

Bookings are thru Ticketmaster on 136100 or with the Circus Direct on 0413 880044.

Gippslands Largest Factory Bedding Outlet 381-385 Corner of Raymond & Macarthur Streets, Sale 3850 Ph: 51447715 Mob: 0433 666 014 Opening Hours 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Saturday 11am-2pm Sunday

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Wellington Shire News

SALE MUSIC FESTIVAL Picnic on the Green

tar studded Sale Botanic Gardens, LEAF Sunday March 10th 2013 11:30am Vegas style d.

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Entertainment and activities for children provided on the day.

Come along and enjoy this free day of entertainment in the beautiful setting of the Sale Botanic Gardens. Bring your own picnic and chairs. Drinks and sausages will be provided by the Lions and Rotary Clubs of Sale.

Collections on the day will be donated to assist the Heyfield District Bushfire Appeal. www.facebook.com/SaleMusicFestival To find out more contact Mr David Harrington on 5144 3569 or email davidharrington@email.com

Bands appearing on the day Sale City Band Sarah McLinden Kar Ching The Buttons Adam Dunning John Cashman Dead Center Jordi McMillan Band Joel Spence Above: Harry Hookey Left: John Cashman

Sammy Mac Band Johnny Ablett Karavana Flamenco Michael Harrington Barry Jessup Matt McQuillen Rod Miller Band Taylor Ralls

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East Gippsland Shire News

Metung Lions Seafood Festival March 31, 2013

The annual Metung Seafood Festival is on again this Easter, Sunday the 31st of March on the Village Green.

The Festival runs from 11am to 3pm.

Featuring music, seafood and a carnival atmosphere, it promises to be a great day out.

A selection of freshly cooked local seafood will be on offer and the wine booth will be dispensing quality wines to accompany the food and music.

The Festival boasts a range of entertainment for the whole family. A jumping castle, face painting for the kids and live music by the popular Mango Skins jazz band.

The event, organised by the Metung Lions Club, is the Clubs largest fund raiser for the year with all proceeds supporting local charities.

This will be a great way to spend Easter Sunday – at a family friendly, relaxed event, held in a beautiful setting.

March 16, 2013

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Ruthie Foster supported by Jordie Lane Those who have followed RUTHIE FOSTER’S eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel.

Ruthie’s astonishing voice has taken her on an amazing ride.

She came from humble church choir beginnings in rural Texas, followed by a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy Band, and ended up in New York City with a major-label development deal that went sour. Ruthie’s list of achievements include Best Folk Artist in 2004-05 and Best Female Vocalist in 2007-08 from the Austin Music Awards, a 2009 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album, and recent back to back Blues Music Award wins for Best Contemporary and Best Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year.

“Fosters voice is simply dropdead gorgeous, and her ability to wrap it around any musical genre – blues, jazz, folk, funk, soul – she chooses just makes it that much more spell-binding.”

Elmore Magazine “The power of Ruthie Foster’s voice carries the music, rather

than vice versa. It is a voice that was raised in the church that has the power of that true soul singing that comes right out of the tradition that bred such voices as Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, and James Brown.” Dirty Linen “I love Ruthie Foster. That’s my little sister. A phenomenal woman, yes indeed.” Mavis Staples ”Music this moving doesn’t come around often these days...” Sonic Boomers

Tickets: Adults $55, Concession/ Members $50 (includes all booking fees).

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Bass Coast Shire News

Saturday, 16 March 10.30am – 12.30pm Cape Woolamai Surf Life Saving Club (main car park) The Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve, made up of four sites along Phillip Island’s coast: Cape Woolamai, Smiths Beach, Summerland and Cat Bay, will be opened by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change and Youth Affairs, The Hon Ryan Smith MP, at a ceremony hosted by surfing legend Layne Beachley. Everyone is invited.

Brad Farmer, chairman and founder of National Surfing Reserves says “Phillip Island is the 18th NSR and now joins a thread of iconic surfing sites across Australia, held in reverence by locals and visitors.”

“The Phillip Island NSR Local Steering Committee has been outstanding in this endeavour and deserve the nation’s gratitude.”

Brad has created two major national initiatives in Australia - Surfrider Foundation and National Ocean Care Day. He pioneered the model of a national Surfing Reserve in 1993 as the founding National President of Surfrider Australia, which then comprised more than 40 active chapters across Australia, becoming the nation’s peak coastal protection body. He later went on to become a coastal and environment adviser in the Australian Senate and was instrumental in forming Coastcare, sitting on the Federal Marine & Coastal Community Network’s first National Reference Group.

Continuing his passion for community engagement, he formalised NSR Australia with Professor Andrew Short in 2004 to recognise and preserve iconic surfing sites. More recently Brad was instrumental in seeding World Surfing Reserves (WSR) in California, modelled on NSR. Phillip Island Board Riders Club is celebrating its 50th year on the same day as the launch of the National Surfing Reserve. Formed in the summer of 1963, they held their first professional competition in 1969 with an event offering of $100 dollars in prize money. The Alan Oke Memorial event was run through the 1970s and early 1980s and boasted the highest prize money of any event in the world.

“The Club introduced many hundreds of people – to surfing. It’s a small community group of like minded people and provides a competitive outlet for three generations of surfers.” says Club President, Zena Archibald.

Today members range from young grommets to surfers over 60 still surfing competitively. Over the years the club ran legendary fundraising balls which allowed the Club to build their own clubhouse which was finished in the 1993.

Phillip Island Board Riders Club – www.phillipislandboardriders.com.au.

Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club was established in 1959 and since it began has saved over 2500 lives. www. woolamaibeach.asn.au.

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IT will be ‘land ahoy’ for the many who sail into Grantville for the annual Grantville Pirate Festival on Saturday the 23rd of March at Maru Koala and Animal Park. Enjoy a great family day out with one low entry price giving you access to all the activities and entertainment on the day, including unlimited games of Pirate Pete’s Mini-golf and entry in the award winning animal park.

Come dressed in your finest pirate and wenches gear, to win great prizes in the dress up competitions that are being judged from 11am. Join in the pirate games such as fishin’ for gold, bobbin’ for squid, the wooden leg throw competition and then lend a hand in the tug of war. Kids can collect stamps along the way on their treasure map and then trade that in for some chocolate filled ‘gold boootie’ and purchase a pirate showbag to take home.

Captain M.T.Head will be performing on stage and roving all day. Meet Pirate Pete himself, get your face painted and enjoy the jumping castles. Learn the pirate song and dance and enjoy the music from the Blackberry Jam Bush Band.

Challenge your family to a round or two of Pirate Pete’s mini golf as you putt your way around the 30 meter Princess Caribbean pirate ship and encounter life-size pirate figures, including Captain Jack Sparrow.

Enter the gold mine under the five metre thunderous waterfall. Watch out for the ‘grouch’ in the old outback dunny and see the Great White Shark.

Then head into the animal park to see the animals, like albino kangaroos and wallabies, koalas, wombats, Tasmanian Devils and dingoes. Join the keepers at regular animal presentations. Get your photo taken with ‘Willow’ the swamp wallaby joey or the three meter python snake! Relax at ‘Tortuga’ and enjoy a bite to eat and drink in the licensed bistro area.

Entry Bonus One low entry fee gives you access to all areas and activities on the day and is cheaper than the normal daily entry fee to the animal park and mini-golf.

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Purchase tickets in person from Maru, Bass Coast visitor information centres, or online by following the links on the Maru website www.marukoalpark.com.au.

Contact Maru on 5678 8548 or see www.marukoalapark.com.au for more information about the event and to download the official flyer.

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THERE are many treasures to be found in the back rooms of Latrobe Regional Gallery and you’re invited to browse two new exhibitions drawn from them.

Latrobe City Council’s arts director, Julie Adams, said that the gallery has a collection of over 1500 artworks.

“The first work was acquired in 1968, even before there was a gallery, and ever since then the collection has grown to include paintings, sculptures, works on paper, ceramics and glass.

“It is not possible to have all of these works on display all of the time, but we regularly exhibit sections of the collection. For the curators and technicians who work at the gallery, the collection is part of their daily lives.

“The collection is a fantastic record of not only Australian art but also reflects different ways of thinking and changes in society through the decades,” Ms Adams said.

“Many of the works have been influenced in some way by the Gippsland region, either being made by artists who live here or have visited or who have been inspired by the built and natural environment.

“Currently there are two exhibitions on show that have been drawn from our own collection. Shelley McDermott, gallery technician, has a unique view of the collection as her job is to physically handle the works, hanging exhibitions and making sure that they are stored correctly when not on display. This means she is ‘up close and personal’ with a broad range of works, large heavy sculptures or paintings to the most fragile tiny glass work.

“One of the exhibitions, Semblance, shows works

on paper from the collection and has been curated by Shelley. All of the works in the exhibition portray the face in some way,” Ms Adams.

Ms McDermott said her selection was inspired by Sonia Lawson’s work Night Watchman.

“This work depicts a black horse against a dark background, with a human face layered over the top.

I spend a lot of time in the storage areas looking at works, and almost have a catalogue in my head. Some of the works in this exhibition were easy choices, works that I had admired previously. Other works I spent time searching around for and some I found by happy accident,” Ms McDermott explained.

The other LRG collection exhibition currently on show is titled Transition. In 1989 Mandy Martin visited the Latrobe Valley and subsequently made a number of large expressive paintings inspired by the built environment of this region.

Ms Adams added that it seemed timely to show all these works together.

“Not only because the gallery recently acquired another work from this series, but looking at these paintings provides us with a prompt to think about our place, what it means to us and how we think about it in relation to the past, the present and the future.

Semblance continues until 14 April and Transition continues until 26 May. The gallery is open 7 days a week and entry is free.

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Baw Baw Shire News

Full steam ahead for Warragul Station Precinct The $26.05 million Warragul Railway Station Precinct upgrade received a kick start on the 22nd of February, paving the way for jobs, business, retail and tourism opportunities in the Latrobe Valley.

Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Edward O’Donohue joined Commonwealth Minister for Regional Development Simon Crean and Member for Narracan Gary Blackwood to unveil the overview of the Station Precinct project plan.

Mr O’Donohue said the Victorian Coalition Government’s commitment of $22.7 million to the precinct upgrade included:  200 additional car parking spaces for train commuters;  a new bus interchange;  a new pedestrian footbridge; and  a road underpass linking Normanby Place to Alfred Street.

Mr Crean announced a Federal Government investment of $3.35 million to build on the Victorian Government’s VLocity train just out of Warragul Station

existing $22.7 million commitment “Warragul is at the heart of one of the fastest growing areas in country Victoria,” Mr O’Donohue said.

“The Victorian Coalition Government announced the Warragul Station Precinct Project as an election commitment and planning work is now well underway.

“Tenders will be called in the coming weeks with construction will start later this year.”

Mr Crean said the Federal Government’s $3.35 million investment in the project was in line with the Latrobe Valley Transition Committee’s report and was an important investment in the economic diversification of the region.

“This project at Warragul is built on a strong investment partnership between all levels of government and will strengthen and diversify the economic base of not only Warragul but the entire Latrobe Valley,” Mr Crean said.

“The railway station precinct has the potential to unlock $150 million in private sector investment within the Warragul CBD, including commercial, retail and apartment developments in the pipeline and generate 1100 jobs and $30 million every year in wages.

“The Warragul project builds on the work by Energy and Resources Minister Martin Ferguson and Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Minister Greg Combet to support the region in its transition to a clean energy future.”

This includes:  $45 million for the Advanced Lignite Demonstration Program;  $70 million for CarbonNet;  $3 million for the $6.2 million Latrobe Regional Airport project through round two of the Regional Development Australia Fund;  $9.5 million for the Australian Paper de-inked pulp plant; and  $50 million for the Briquettte Restructuring Package.

Mr Crean said the Federal Government’s $3.35 million investment in the railway station precinct consists of $2.6

million to integrate the Precinct into the Warragul CBD and unlock the full economic and employment potential of the rapidly growing regional area.

“To develop the tourism base of the area and build upon the advantages of the railway station, we are also contributing a further $750,000 for the transformation of the heritage railway goods shed into a multi-purpose and creative space tourism centre,” Mr Crean said.

“The restored goods shed will accommodate a range of community uses, including an information centre showcasing local attractions, activities and produce in and around Baw Baw Shire.

“The project joins the dots between being a local priority, leveraging other funding sources and sustaining the economic and social future of the region, and demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to diversification in the Latrobe Valley.”

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Food

Mastering the Art of Chinese Stock THERE is an ancient Chinese saying that ‘a cook’s stock is a singer’s voice’. Getting the right flavour into a Chinese cooking stock can tell a lot about the experience and expertise of the Chef.

Behind every good stir-fry or soup is a great stock and spending the time to create your own stock will take your cooking to the next level.

A clear stock can take as much preparation time as you can spare in a day. Master stocks can take many years to create as they continue to develop deeper flavours as the stock matures. Unless you are a professional chef, I do not recommend keeping your stock for more than a few days.

If you are ever tempted to purchase a ready-made stock from your local supermarket, Don’t! Substituting with

such a product will not re-create an authentic taste. Do not be tempted to use stock cubes either as these will often over season the food.

So although there is no easy way out to make a great stock, I have managed to come up with a simple stock that is just as effective and best of all can be prepared in an hour.

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t the Floating Dragon Restaurant, Lakes Entrance preparation of our stock is the first job our chef does in the morning. Our stocks are prepared in a similar manner to this recipe yet simmered for as much as 8 hours at any time. Our ‘Wonton soup in superior chicken broth ‘is a fine example of the depth of flavour you can achieve by being patient with this stock.

To reserve a table at Floating Dragon contact Sheenie on (03) 51551400 or email info@floatingdragon.com.au

CHINESE CLEAR STOCK Ingredients: 2 litres water 3 to 4 chicken frames 200g pork bone (spare ribs work great) 30 grams of ginger- smashed 2 sticks of celery 1 spring onion 1 dessert spoon sugar 1 dessert spoon salt 2 tablespoons of dark superior soy sauce for colour and saltiness

Combine all the ingredients together in a pot and bring to the boil. As soon as the stock comes to a rapid boil, skim off any impurities from the surface and top up with extra water if needed. It is important to keep the frames covered with water at all times. Bring the temperature of the stock to a simmer and continue cooking for an hour. If you want an amazing stock with an even deeper flavour continue the cooking process for another hour.

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Finance

What you need to ask before buying your next property CHOOSING the right house to buy is a big decision. Knowing the right questions to ask can help you determine if the house is right for you, how much wriggle room you have on price and what you can expect to spend on it in the future.

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RESEARCH Here are some questions you may want to ask that can give you an indication of how much you should offer. If the property has been on the market for a long time, or if the sale needs to be quick because they have already bought another house or are moving interstate, they will be more motivated to sell and may not be so picky over price.

ELIMINATE NASTY SURPRISES So that you don’t get any nasty surprises when you start moving your furniture in, it is recommended to do a thorough inspection of the property.

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Outdoors

Take a walk on the wild side 100 YEARS OF HISTORY IN July 2004 Tarra-Bulga National Park celebrated its centenary but for most of its history, it was two separate parks - Bulga, created in 1904; and Tarra Valley, reserved in 1909.

In 1986 these small but significant remnants of the forests once widespread through the Strzelecki Ranges, were incorporated into Tarra-Bulga National Park. They were finally linked in 1991 following a land exchange between the State Government and APM forests.

Track Walks For those who love hiking, bushwalking and seeing nature at it’s best, the one hundred plus kilometres of the Grand Strzelecki Track offers challenging distances, clean air and natural beauty.

The GST is a series of three day-long walking loop

tracks, covering 52kms and centred around the tiny township of Balook and the Tarra-Bulga National Park.

Plus a 33km multi-day linear walking track from the Balook township to the Morwell National Park.

There’s no suggested order or direction by which to do the walks. It’s entirely up to you.

The four main sections of the GST walk are: Mt Tassie loop - 17.5 kms – 1 day hike. Deep in the eastern heart of the Strzelecki Ranges, this cool, shaded loop trail features Victorian temperate rainforest of giant Mountain Ash eucalypts and lush tree ferns.

Mack’s Creek loop – 12 kms – 1 day hike. Southeast of Balook this loop trail features damp rainforest gullies, 11 creek crossings and magical waterfalls due to frequent rain.

Tarra Valley loop - 17.8 kms – 1 day hike. This is a

wondrous loop walk through the magnificent Tarra Valley, home to some of the best primeval rainforest in Victoria.

Park to Park (Billy’s Creek) – 33 kms – 1 or more days hike. Starting from the west, this linear segment of the GST follows Billy’s Creek, from Morwell National Park, up to Tarra–Bulga National Park and the tiny township of Balook.

Shorter Walks The GST, and Morwell and Tarra-Bulga National Park trails suit all types of walkers. Some sections can be done as shorter walks.

For more information: www.grandstrzeleckitrack.org.au/track-details The Morwell National Park or Tarra-Bulga National Park pages of the Parks Victoria website

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Creative Gippsland

Gateway to Creativity GIPPSLANDERS are invited to get involved and be in the running for some top prizes Gatescape image including $500 for Best in Show.

Make your garden gate, farm gate, school gate, yard gate, in fact any gate your blank canvas and make it stand out from the crowd with your creative ideas and ingenuity.

The aim of Gatescape is to bring together artists and farmers, youth, community groups, people in large towns, people in small towns, families, nurseries and creative others to collaborate on gate-art.

The Great Gippsland Gatescape journey will entice visitors off the main roads and into the rural heartland of the Gippsland region and will also form a unique arts trail between towns.

Start dreaming!

Images courtesy: Baw Baw Arts Alliance www.bawbawartsalliance.org.au

Gippsland Arts Festival 1-31 May SPACE AND THE GREAT GIPPSLAND GATESCAPE

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he Gippsland Arts Festival is an annual celebration of the arts in Gippsland. Sculptors, painters, makers, musicians and performers will again show off their artistic talent.

The theme this year is Space and artists will be creating wonderful ‘spacey’ artworks, so keep an eye on the website for Space news!

The Great Gippsland Gatescape is the main feature of the Festival and everyone in Gippsland is invited to get involved and be in the running for some fabulous prizes.

Beautify your gate: garden gate, farm gate, school gate, yard gate, in fact any gate! Make your gate stand out from the crowd with your creative ideas and ingenuity.

Your Gatescape artwork could include used machinery parts, recycled materials, timber and fabric, tin, steel, in fact anything that comes to hand!

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Maffra Mardi Gras

Maffra Mardis Gras Street Festival

Saturday March 16, 2013

THE Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras Fundraiser was launched on Friday February 1, at Duart Homestead in Maffra with a Civic Reception to kickstart the Fundraising campaign.

will be social functions and fundraising activities held by each of the community groups. Over the past 53 years, entrants have raised over $3.5 million; which has been filtered back into the local community.

With six entrants this year, money raised will be used to fund projects throughout the Wellington Shire catchment.

The entrants for 2013 are: Beth Ripper from the Maffra & District Landcare, Kristy Pattinson from Sale City Football & Netball Club, Nicoll Sandison from Boisdale Briagolong Football & Netball Club, Stephanie Cameron from the Maffra Primary School, Jemma Lambourn from the Maffra Football & Netball Club and Janelle Reeves from the Sale Neighbourhood House

The Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras Street Festival will take place on Saturday 16 March 2013, commencing at 3pm. During the afternoon there will be entertainment, carnival rides plus market and food stalls along the main street. From 6pm, there will be music by the Nigella’s and at 7pm the street parade commences down Johnson Street.

During the six weeks leading up to the festival, there

The theme for this year’s event is Nursery Rhymes and Fairytales.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Committee Secretary, Dianne Honey on 5145 1269

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Adventure

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EAST Gippsland is a slice of heaven for all water lovers. Choose from lakes, rivers, estuaries and the ocean, the list of water sports is vast.

Water ski or learn how to. Kite skiing and kite surfing are also very popular. Don’t forget your surfboard either with dream waves pumping from Red Bluff just out of Lakes Entrance, all the way to the NSW border. Jet ski enthusiasts have ocean, lake and some rivers to explore. Divers and snorkellers will find an underwater dreamworld, especially in the Marine National Parks around Cape Conran and Croajingolong. Competition sailing, rowing and swimming take place regularly on the lakes and rivers.

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BOATING & SAILING Boating in these parts is a popular pastime, especially with the great ramps and jetties available throughout the area. You can fish or just explore the many waterways from Bemm River and Sydenham Inlet to Thurra River, Wingan Inlet or Mallacoota’s Top and Bottom Lakes or you can set off for the ocean. Always check the conditions first.

There are launches at Mallacoota, Gipsy Point, Tamboon Inlet or Bemm River. Sheltered boating conditions make this a perfect spot all year.

Mallacoota Top and Bottom Lakes offer power boat and sailing enthusiasts’ wide expanses of water to navigate and explore.

CANOEING, KAYAKING & RAFTING East Gippsland’s rivers, streams and estuaries are noted as some of Australia’s best flat water for canoeing and kayaking. Glimpses of seals, dolphins or even whales are a regular occurrence in the right season whilst sea kayaking.

Every region of East Gippsland has a river, lake or ocean access.

It is your choice where you go and what craft you decide to paddle. Guided kayak tours with everything provided are a great way to start and the Gippsland Lakes are a perfect location. You can explore the rivers and estuaries, witness misty mornings in Mallacoota on the Top or Bottom Lakes or paddle

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to a breakfast spot via North Arm in Lakes Entrance.

Adrenalin kicks into overtime on the Snowy or Mitchell Rivers with white water rafting as an option.

The legendary Snowy River can reveal her power to you in a guided rafting experience.

FISHING The wilderness coastline of remote beaches and pristine rivers are an angler’s dream. Combine the fishing experience with the fact that most areas are accessible by boat and you have the ultimate fisherman’s paradise.

Fishing offshore from Mallacoota in larger vessels is very rewarding, it is among the best in Victoria for game fishing. If you prefer smaller to medium craft, then the Top and Bottom Lakes of Mallacoota and the beautiful Tamboon Inlet will have you hooked. With some restrictions on sizes of catch and types, you should always check local authorities before embarking on your trip.

More Info: www.discovereastgippsland.com.au Check the Parks Vic website for safety updates before you go: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au For information on tides, local navigation and the many boat ramps and public jetties or moorings in the region visit www.gippslandports.vic. gov.au/mallaport.htm

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A MOST IN TENTS SITUATION At this time of the year many outdoors aficionados start grazing the paddocks for the latest and greatest tents to come on to the market. This year, I am sad to say, is not going to be a good year to seek out that elusive perfect tent. Most importers have gone and reduced their ranges as a result of the “economic climate”.

Sure there have been color changes and some changes to fabrics. But very few changes to the styles that are appearing that you can stand back and go wow, this is a great tent. It’s a pity because there are some tents out there that are looking very tired while others have suffered design flaws that should have seen them last no more than one season.

Enough of the negatives.

Just how do you go about choosing a tent that’s right for you?

Firstly, are you car based camping, hiking, or is it for a once a year summer trip (New Years Eve where it may not make it home)? Car based campers are lucky in that weight is not usually an issue. If your load includes 2 eskies, 3 kids, 5 bikes, 7 chairs, the essential portable toilet and the family dog, there is a good chance you will be towing a trailer so space is not going to be a problem either. It then just comes down to sorting out 2 issues. What sleeping capacity with how many rooms do you need and how much do you want to spend. The size of your tent, the durability of its components and the complexity of the design will all lead to an increase in price. This may be stating obvious but performance of these family style tents is directly related to there price. The more you pay the better the tent will handle the elements. Yes that does imply the $99 tent from the chain store that sleeps 24 people will be okay so long as the wind doesn’t blow and it doesn’t rain. If you had aspirations of a big heavy tough canvas tent like mum and dad used to have, be prepared for quite an intensive search and willing to part with lots of hard earned cash, most heavier tents nowadays are a poly cotton mixes and are a lot cheaper.

I could spend a week talking about all the different hike tents available but will save you the grief of me rambling on and narrow it to the following points: Most hike tents are too dear.

Most hike tents provide inadequate protection over the entrances.

4 season tents by Australian standards will probably not handle 4 seasons in New Zealand.

Most hike tents are designed to accommodate people who are somewhat vertically challenged and have been on the “Biggest Loser” show 2 times too many.

Every person who already has a hike tent will tell you theirs is the absolute perfect tent but probably paid too much for it.

No 2 hikers will ever agree on what is the perfect hike tent but the one they both would like costs too much.

In other words go for the tent that best suits your needs and budget. You will undoubtedly have to compromise on some aspect but don’t hurry on choosing and have a look at as many different models and brands as you can.

If all else fails, see if you have a couple of sheets of corrugated iron lying about and start there.

Yours in the bush, John

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Gippsland FM - Program Schedule October, 2012.

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Current Affairs

Classical Music

Easy Listening Music

Pop Nostalgia Blues

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Contemporary Music

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Alternative Music

Rock / Pop

Country Music

Blues Music

For a full guide, and weekend programs: www.3bbrfm.org.au 7am-6pm 6pm-8pm 8pm-10pm

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY The Sounds of West Gippsland (includes News, Weather and Community Programs) A mellow selection from a wide range of musical styles.

Sweet Soul Geof’s Move’n Groove/ Turn Up Your Soul Connection Music/Music Country Sam’s Alternatives Radio/All Stars Cafe Jazz Festival The Catch Classic Rock Prog Spectrum A Musical The Dance of Life Up/Golden Corner/Planet /Wednesday Night Patchwork/ Mega Mix Music Live Trad Jazz at Oak Street Night Sounds Night Sounds Night Sounds Play It One More Time Traveller of West of West of West Gippsland Time Night Sounds of Night Sounds Gippsland Gippsland West Gippsland of West Gippsland

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MARCH IN THE VEGIE PATCH

A week by week guide on what to grow and how AS Autumn approaches the variety of vegetables that can be planted decreases.

Summer crops may be looking a bit ‘tired’ but beans and tomatoes may still be producing. As the weather cools tomato plants can be pulled out, including the roots, and hung upside down in a shed or verandah. The tomatoes will continue to ripen on the hanging plants. Beans can be left on the plants to ripen if you plan to save seed for the next season. When the pods are dry pick them and collect the seeds from them. Store the seed in a paper bag or envelope and don’t forget to write the type/description of the bean and the date. You can also store the seeds in an airtight container but ensure they are completely dry first as they may sweat and go mouldy.

1st WEEK • Prepare ground for sowing main crop onions

2nd WEEK • Sow conical or ‘spring’ cabbages • Sow spinach

3rd Week • Still time to sow seed of flat white ‘salad’ onions

FURTHER NOTES  Onions like an open, sunny spot with good air circulation. Areas that are sunny and open to the wind will discourage downy mildew.

As they do not like fresh, unrotted organic matter they can be planted to follow any other unrelated crop. Onions can be sown directly where they are to grow or in a seed bed or tray and transplanted. If weeds are a problem it may be better to sow them in a tray and transplant them.

be OK. If sorrel and docks do well the soil will be very acidic and a dose of lime will help. Ground limestone (Calcium carbonate) is very safe to use and, while slower acting than other forms of lime available, is more beneficial to the soil.

 Conical or ‘spring’ cabbages sown now will be ready for use in spring when there are not many other vegetables around.

Other types of ‘round head’ cabbages may run to seed before forming a solid head.

 Broad beans also like a spot open to good air movement. Many varieties grow quite tall and can be planted in ‘blocks’ with a stake on each corner joined by twine. This will help to keep them upright as they can flop over very easily. Some people grow them along a fence or trellis and tie them for support. I have heard of plants 1.8m (6’) high grown this way. There are also dwarf varieties available.

 Spinach can be sown now. It is a cool weather plant does best from early autumn and spring sowings. It should always be sown direct and, unless it has been sown thickly, will not need thinning. Spinach thrives on soils with plenty of old manure or compost but does not like soils that are too acid. If the weeds around your garden include clover and beans and cauliflower do well your soil will

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Rosedale - Shop & Buy Local Month

Discover Rosedale ROSEDALE is a thriving little village two hours east of Melbourne. It’s a great place to stop for a bite to eat or spend the day discovering lots of hidden treasures.

Renowned for its famous bakery, cafes, tea rooms and antique shops, the people of Rosedale pride themselves on excellent and friendly service and use the fresh local produce.

Feast on Cafe 3847 & Co’s all day hearty cooked breakfast and while you’re there stock up on some Black Velvet Gold chocolates made by the town’s very own chocolatier. Later in the day try a sensational

gourmet ploughman’s lunch or high tea at the gorgeous Victorian Rose Tearooms.

Premium quality coffee abounds with scrumptious cakes, biscuits and deserts in many of Rosedale’s charming cafes.

The village has a long history and was once a staging post on the Port Albert to Sale coach run, it was the administrative centre of the Shire of Rosedale which extended to the east and included Ninety Mile Beach.

run Rosedale after his wife, Rosalie.

These days the community has a thriving Facebook presence which is constantly updated with what’s on about the town.

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The information centre is located at the Victoria Rose Tearooms.

SHOP & BUY LOCAL MONTH in Rosedale

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Rosedale - Shop & Buy Local Month

History and food culture combine NESTLED between Traralgon and Sale is the bustling township of Rosedale, originally known as Blind Man’s Hut, Rosedale is the classic country town; full of energy, life and enthusiasm.

The town’s highlights include a huge variety of antique and collectables shops, tearooms, a renown bakery, craft and patchwork shops, a butcher with a their own range of home-made smallgoods, a nursery stocking a large range of garden artworks and two historic hotels.

Rosedale prides itself on the quality of their cafes and shopping and the fact that some have won awards for their local produce or homemade goods.

The town is also home to a large wood carving display housed at the famous Rosedale Bakery.

Wood carvings are dotted around the township and the largest sculpture, that of an eagle, can be viewed a short stroll from the CBD. On the eastern approach to town is the historically listed Aboriginal Canoe Tree. The indigenous people used the bark for their canoes more than 170 years ago. The shape of the canoe can still be seen in the tree today.

park. The Reserve also holds a monthly market on the 2nd Sunday of every month.

Interestingly, Rosedale is the only town in Gippsland to have a Melbourne Cup winner.

Patrobus’ owner was the first woman owner to take the prize cup in 1915. A full sized statue of Patrobus and rider is located in Prince St Reserve.

You can also take a historic walk which starts at the Prince Street reserve, site of the Rosedale State School from 1870-1989, past the Mechanics Institute, the Bank of Australasia, the Masonic Lodge, the original post office, the Rosedale Hotel and The Tavern, the old bridge, Willow Park Reserve, the Tanning Pitts and finally you can wander along the old stock routes.

Local wineries close by are there to tempt your palate, so why not sample what’s on offer.

Just a short drive out of Rosedale is Tom Caps Winery located off the Hyland Highway, Willung South. Toms Cap Winery not only offers a huge range of wines, but also fine dining and luxury self-contained accommodation located on the vineyard.

SHOP & BUY LOCAL MONTH in Rosedale

As an added bonus Rosedale also has an international speedway which features great local and international racing.

Rosedale is an RV friendly location with a lovely camping area at Willow Park. The Park is located less than 1km from the town centre and has an easy walking track directly into the township.

Rosedale is at the central point before you head off to the Gippsland Lakes, Holey Plain State National Park, the Alpine National Park or Ninety Mile Beach.

Prince St Reserve located on the Princes Highway offers a free BBQ, playground and skate

If you’re in the area make sure you pay this little gem a visit.

Rusty ’s Collectables Shop 54-60 Prince Street, Rosedale Ph 5199 2251 Stocking Coins, Stamps, Militaria and Sculpture.

Large range of Giftware, Jewellery, Toys and China.

Drop in or shop from home on www.rustys.net.au

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Gippsland Market News

LATROBE REH Cork Club Craft Market 2nd Saturday of the month (Sept to May) Kay Street Gardens, Traralgon Contact 0487 342 675 Latrobe Country Market Every Sunday 8:30am - 1:30 pm Latrobe Road, Morwell Contact 0407 532 957 Traralgon Farmers Market 4th Sat of the month 8am-1pm Kay Street Gardens Contact 5174 2279 Old Gippstown Market - Moe 3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pm Old Gippstown Heritage Park Contact 5127 3082

BAW BAW Drouin Craft & Produce Civic Park, Drouin 3rd Sat of month 8am-12:30pm Contact 0428 252 440 Rokeby Community Market 2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm September to May Main Road, Rokeby Contact 56 26 8523 Longwarry Fire Brigade Market 1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pm March to December Bennett St, Longwarry Contact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft & Produce Market 4th Sat of the month 9am-2pm Yarragon Public Hall Campbell St, Yarragon Contact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLAND Farmers Market 1st Sat of month 8am-12pm Secondary College Oval, McKean St, Bairnsdale Contact 5156 9342

Rosedale Community Market 2nd Sun of month 7am-1:30pm Prince St Park, Rosedale Contact 5199 2709

Makers Market Emporium of Handmade Wares from Maker to you.

Saturday, June 2 - 9-2pm Boucher Hall, Bairnsdale Contact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

Sale Charity Market 3rd Sun of month 7am-1pm Thompson River Canal Reserve Sale, Gippsland Contact 5144 1258

WELLINGTON

Surf Club Market 1st Sun of month 9am-3pm Foreshore Rotunda, near the Footbridge Lakes Entrance Contact 5153 1916 Metung Farmers Market 2nd Sat of month 8:30am-1pm Village Green, Metung Contact 0458 431 844 Paynesville Lions Club Market 2nd Sun of month 8am-1pm Gilsenan Reserve, P’ville Contact 0400 327 526 Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car & Boot Market 3rd Sat of month 8:30-11:00am Great Alpine Road, Lucknow Bruthen Village Market 4th Sat of month 9am-1pm Bruthen Mechanics Hall Main Street, Bruthen Contact 0428 501 634 or 03 5156 4148

Lucknow Market 4th Sun of month 8:30-1pm Howitt Park, Lucknow Contact 5152 4662

Heyfield Market 1st Sat of month from 8am John Greaves Memorial Park, Temple St, Heyfield Contact 5148 0505 Wellington Farmers Market 3rd Sat of month 8am-1pm Cobb & Co. Stables Raymond Street, Sale Maffra Variety & Farmers Market 1st Sun of month 9am-1pm Contact 0408 057 772 Cobb & Co Stables Markets 1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm 2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm 3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm 4th Sun - Art & Wine Market 12:304:30 Contact Mark 0408 057 772 www.cobbandcomarket.com.au Stratford Variety & Farmers Market 4th Sun of month 9am-1pm Apex Park, Princes Highway Stratford Contact 0408 057 772

Yarram Variety Market 1st Sun of month 8am-1pm Guide/Scout Hall Cnr Church Rd & Sth Gipp Hwy Additional markets in Yarram: Port Albert Regatta - April 8 Rutters Park.

Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster Market Showgrounds, Buckley St Port Albert Hall, Victoria St, 5th Sun in month Contact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLAND Prom Farmers Market 3rd Sat of month 8am-12pm Foster Showgrounds, Foster Contact 5682 2654 or 0427 809 509 Promontory Home Produce & Craft Market Sundays - April 8, 8am-2pm Foster Showgrounds, Foster Contact 5682 2654 Prom Country Farmers Market 3rd Sat of month 8am-12pm Main St, Foster Contact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower Market Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall Contact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505 Venus Bay Farmers Market Every Sunday in January Venus Bay Village Jupiter Bvd, Venus Bay Contact 5664 0096 Mirboo Nth Market Last Sat of month, 9am-2pm Baromi Park, Mirboo Nth Contact 5668 2465 Sth Gippsland Farmers Market 1st Sat of month 8:30am start Koonwarra Memorial Park Koonwarra Contact 0408 619 182 Kongwak Market Sundays 10-2:30pm Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak Contact 0417 142 478 Coal Creek Farmers Market 2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm Coal Creek Community Park Korumburra Loch Public Hall - Winter Market 2nd Sun of month 9am-1pm May to September only Loch Public Hall, Smith Street, Loch Contact 0407 362 736 Loch Village Market 2nd Sun of month 8:30am start Railway Siding, Loch Contact 5659 0212 Inverloch Farmers Market 3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pm The Glade, Inverloch Contact 5664 0096

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Howdy Folks!

Magic March to ya’ll. We love Autumn, in fact, we reckon it is a better time for planting than Spring. The ground is still warm and the weather more stable, yippee! Last month we mentioned Myna Bird Traps and that we will keep selling them until every last one is gone.

Well, that put the cat amongst the pigeons! (The cat note also got us into trouble.) There are actually some folks who feed and love the myna and were very upset that we want them dead. Y’know, we have seen them knock young wrens out of their nests. Friends have seen them starve a mother hawk to death! Harry Hof and the Maffra Land Care began the trapping program in Sale, Maffra and Stratford. The project is expanding right throughout Gippsland and beyond. With each trap, Harry includes a fact sheet as well as a website that has lots of information: http://www.indianmyna.org.au. I will now blatantly plagiarize a couple of Harry’s paragraphs and hope this helps those of you who are having trouble understanding this introduced pest.

From the Landcare perspective our concern with the Indian myna is the competition they create for Native fauna, Indian mynas are fiercely territorial and aggressive and will oust even small mammals e.g.; Sugar Gliders from their nests. They often will occupy more than one hollow although nesting in only one. Once mynas have occupied a hollow, no other bird will use it. Given our landscape was once covered with mature aged trees with many hollows, their scarcity today has created a significant shortage of nesting sites. If we wish to maintain/ increase the population of our indigenous birds, this issue needs to be addressed. Whilst areas of land are being revegetated, it will take another 100 years plus before these trees will provide suitable hollows for nesting sites. A trapping program in Canberra over 6 years has seen more than 40,000 mynas caught, leading to them falling from the 3rd most common bird, to the 13th. Our aim is to eliminate the Canberra group and significantly reduce the Indian mynas population across Gippsland and ultimately across the state.

Hope this explained a few facts to you. However, we will continue to sell Indian Myna Traps as long as it is necessary and we make no apologies for doing so. Enjoy your first gorgeous month of Autumn! Thanks again for inviting us into your garden! Happy gardening, cheers Nancy.

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C o b b & C o S ta b l e s Market Complex

Trash & Treasure

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Makers Market Future Dates

March 10th

For more information contact Mark on 0408057772

NEW!

199 Raymond Street Sale Ph: 51430370 www.cobbandcomarket.com.au

Come along and bring your friends to the Sale Makers Markets, second Sunday of every month. Local talented Makers selling their handmade, hand produced items. You will find everything to painted totes, knitted soft toys, children’s clothing, jewellery, hair, accessories, soy candles, soaps, jams, honey and much more. Kids activites, face painting, BBQ, pancakes and fresh brewed coffee. Also ALL shops in the Stables are open for business so come on down for a coffee and a browse.

April 14th May 12th June 9th

for site bookings call Mark on 0408057772 www.cobbandcomarket.com.au

It's our BIRTHDAY!

and our customers get the presents!

Hard to believe that Cobb & Co Stables Market is having their 1st Birthday already, and for a whole week from Monday 18th March to Sunday 24th March there will be some fantastic fun and games and specials going on. SO watch this space for details folks

Wanted - Stall holders for a Twilight Market in Sale Extra value is you can trade all day and then during the Market for the same small site fee of $20.00. Friday night 22/3/13 starting at 5pm till 9pm and filled to the brim with everything from local produce, crafts, plants, bric a brac, furntiture, collectables and more, as well as great Coffee, BBQ and a sausage sizzle and local buskers will put on the entertainment. Call Mark now to book a stall on 0408057772 (limited to 30 stall holders)

Business Opportunity!

Mini Shops Now Available To Rent!

See Details Overleaf Cobb & Co Stables Market Complex 199 Raymond Street Sale 3850 - Ph: 51430370

Twilight Market in Cobb & Co Stables, Sale Friday Night 22/3/13 Starting at 5pm through to 9pm and filled to the brim with everything from local produce, crafts, plants, bric a brac, furniture, collectables, and more, as well as great coffee, BBQ/sausage sizzle and local buskers will put on the entertainment

Cobb & Co Stable Market - 20 minishops trading 7 days a week plus weekend markets.

New Year - New Business opportunity.

We have shops to rent in a supportive team environment from just $99.00 per week, special for January 2013 includes 2 weeks free set up time to get you started, no bonds and no lock in leases, so call Mark now for a no obligation chat on 0408057772 INDOOR 7 day a week trading - Market Complex to be divided into 25, 12 square metre stalls with stallholder’s rent including performing a 1 day duty per week to maintain the centre.

The stallholder’s day on duty is rostered around the week allowing the complex to be adequately staffed. Stallholders are only required to be at the centre for their 1 day shift per week, however their stall effectively runs from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week. Of course you can sell on site in your own mini shop whenever you wish to attend. Cafe & Refreshments on site. The Market business model brings together a large group of micro businesses, creating a cultural icon for the local community and a tourist destination for visitors to the area. INDOOR / ALL WEATHER MARKET EVENTS each weekend

Birthday Specials from Monday 18th March to Sunday 24th March

Every purchase over $20 receives a 10% off gift voucher on your next purchase

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