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Tourist guide Winter 2018

Winter Blues Festival pages 20-21

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Obey your hunger You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dining options at Echuca-Moama’s premier entertainment venue. Looking for a snack or something light?

Moama Bowling Club’s Cafe has all those possibilities covered from freshly brewed coffee, house made cakes, slices, pastries and much more. Really satisfy your hunger in The Bistro. As well as traditional favourites you’ll find a delicious selection of international influenced dishes as well as modern Australian classics. There’s something for the whole family. Need a lift? Contact Customer Service and book a seat on one of our three free courtesy shuttles.

Bowls & brews The Greens. It’s the perfect place just to enjoy a drink, have a roll with friends or hosting a fun function, our clubhouse can cater for any occasion.

The Greens features outdoor BBQ and function facilities that are second to none. See you at The Greens. Open from 10am daily.

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CONTENTS 8 THINGS TO SEE & DO Events and attractions to interest everyone.

30 EVENTS CALENDAR

What’s on the EchucaMoama events calendar over the next few months.

56 LOCAL WINERIES

A sneak peek at our region’s greatest wineries.

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61 ACCOMMODATION GUIDE Need a place to stay?

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Things might be cooling off in Echuca-Moama but the action is still red hot.

A change of season doesn’t slow the pace down, it just changes the focus.

And it’s all about the Winter Blues Festival.

This festival is one of Echuca-Moama’s biggest events attracting a crowd well in excess of 15,000 who come for a great weekend of blues and roots music. Local restaurants, pubs and eateries throw open their doors and the crowds spill out onto the streets as the port precinct comes alive.

A short drive up the road, Lockington is hosting their annual country music festival.

If country music is what you are about then I am assured this is a weekend not to be missed.

Rich River Golf Club are hosting their rock’n’roll weekend in July so why not head out there and bust a move to some of the world’s greatest rock tunes.

The cold weather may mean warm fires and chilly days but that’s still

no excuse to not head outdoors.

Grab a beanie and a warm jumper and head off to a game of local netball or football.

Echuca-Moama is sports mad and footy attracts some big crowds whether you head off to a local match here in town, or one a little further afield.

If the kids are driving you crazy why not head down to the pool, the temperature is never cold in there and with a 50 m Olympic pool or the kids’ pool and inflatable fun on Sunday, it’s a great place to head off for a few hours on the weekend.

Don’t forget there is still the opportunity to dine out at one of the many great places to eat in the twin towns, no doubt the fires will be roaring and waiting for you.

Enjoy the cold weather and enjoy all that EchucaMoama has to offer.

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There is plenty to see and do at The Port of Echuca Discovery Centre.

ECHUCA-MOAMA TURNS IT ON ALL YEAR THE Echuca Moama Visitor Information Centre welcomes you and your visitors.

The Echuca Moama Visitor Centre housed in the historic pump house beside the Echuca Moama bridge has the best views of the Aquatic Reserve, so bring your family and friends in to enjoy this marvellous part of the town.

While you are here you can pick up your guide to the region and find out what events are taking

place in spring.

You can book your paddlesteamer ride, find out where to eat and shop, find information on special events and provide you with great maps to guide you in and around the region.

The centre showcases a range of local wines, a really comprehensive range of history publications for the region

and great maps detailing access points all along the Murray River. These are available for purchase at the Visitor Centre.

There’s something for everyone in the centre — children (and many grownups!!) love to watch “Terry and Myrtle” our wonderful short necked turtles and “Murray” our ever growing Murray cod.

The Centre has free Wi-Fi and wonderful staff and ambassadors who will make your day!

You can contact us on (03) 5480 7555 or head online at www.echucamoama.com for more information.

The centre is open seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm, except Christmas Day.

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LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS AND INFORMATION: The Riverine Herald is Echuca-Moama’s local newspaper. It circulates throughout northern Victoria and southern NSW, reaching 15,000 readers every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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ECHUCA’S court will receive a $5 million injection to shape up and meet safety demands in the future.

Announced in the Victorian Government budget yesterday, Campaspe Shire Council chief executive Jason Russell said it was a massive win for the community.

He said it would separate council and the court services, which share the facility on Heygarth St. Council had fought to have the upgrade for two years and had threatened to boot Court Services Victoria (CSV) from the facility if it did not make improvements. ‘‘I want to congratulate the councillors in staying strong in their ALL RISE: Campaspe Shire chief executive Jason Russell and mayor Adrian court announcement yesterday. conviction that security and Weston celebrate the safety was an issue and it couldn’t Council moved a motion at be the six-month period’’. It compromised,’’ Mr Russell came after a court access said.

June 2015 meeting asking CSV from Campaspe Shire’s to brawl broke out at the site ‘‘There was a better outcome in April office, as well as waiting we carry out works to the court facility 2015. rooms and needed to pursue and we have safe interview rooms to support been and entry area to ‘‘provide safety to able to achieve that.’’

A $1.1 million grant was council staff and visitors within an- victims of family violence. a nounced in 2016 to provide separate Continued page 5

It contains local news, sport and events and Friday’s edition has a pull out real estate section.

You’ll find your copy of the Riv at newsagents, supermarkets, milk bars and service stations in Echuca-Moama, or simply call into the office for your copy.

The Riverine Herald office is open Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm, 28 Percy St, Echuca, 3564.

Phone 5482 1111.

WE’RE ONLINE For the latest news, photos and videos, find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or jump onto our website. facebook.com/RiverineHerald @RiverineHerald @RivSport riverineherald.com.au

A GUIDE TO FINDING …

TOILETS Echuca

Tourist Information Centre, Heygarth St. Open 6 am to 9.30 pm.

Alton Reserve, High St. Open daylight hours.

Victoria Park, boat ramp.

Open 24 hours.

Apex Park, High St. Open daylight hours.

Victoria Park oval, Scenic Drive.

Open 24 hours.

Heygarth St, behind toy library. Open 24 hours.

Echuca Historic Port, between Star Bar and Wisteria Tea Rooms, Murray Esplanade.

Open 24 hours.

High St car park, near Cotton On. Open 24 hours.

Lions Park, Campaspe Esplanade. Open 24 hours.

Riverboat Dock, near where paddlesteamers dock.

Open 24 hours.

Moama Shire office building, Meninya St, Open 7.30 am – evening.

Moama-Echuca Adventure Playpark: nearby.

Open 24 hours.

POST OFFICES Echuca: 227 Pakenham St. Echuca South: cnr Ogilvie Ave and Haverfield St. Moama: Meninya St, opens 8 am.

TRANSPORT

Also: Port of Echuca post box with unique postmark.

Echuca railway station/bus pick-up: Sturt St.

CAR PARKING

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Echuca: Mainly metered in CBD. Ticketed CBD car parks, Monday to Friday, in Nish and High streets; free weekends.

Police/Fire Brigade/ Ambulance: 000

Free all-day car park, cnr Sturt and Pakenham streets.

Port precinct free parking.

Signage indicates if time limits apply.

Campaspe Esplanade (Warren St end).

$1.30

Echuca hospital: Service St, signage in High St & Ogilvie Ave. 5485 5000 Echuca police: 143 Anstruther St. 5483 1500 Moama police: Francis St. 5482 0099

PAY PHONES

Information on caravan parking: at Visitor Information Centre.

Echuca: Cnr Hare and Anstruther streets, High St.

Moama: Free

Moama: Meninya St.

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Echuca-Moama Theatre Company’s production of the Phantom of the Opera is set to be the company’s biggest undertaking.

And with 12 performances scheduled instead of the usual eight, Mr Wright said it was extremely important to have strong audience engagement.

“Like in anything, we take risks and we’ve really made a commitment here,” Mr Wright added.

“It’s not silly, it’s measured but we really do need the community’s support,” he said.

“We need our people to come along, to get their feet on the ground and watch this fabulous show because that’s what’s really going to make it work in the end.”

The Paramount has agreed to let EMTC do some work on the face of the theatre and internally to transform it into the 1890s.

“I won’t give it away but I think audiences are going to love it. The whole ambience of the French opera theatre is going to be re-created.

“That’s why it’s an icon.

It’s why it’s the zenith of musical theatre.”

The Phantom of the Opera will take to the stage at the Paramount from May 25 to June 9, tickets are available at the Paramount.

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TIME TO GET ALL STEAMED UP June 9-10

THE Rotary Club of Echuca Moama will host the 55th Steam Rally at Rotary Park on June 9–10. >>

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>> The event is a highlight on the calendar of steam enthusiasts, showcasing more than 500 working exhibits of yesteryear.

The rally is a jampacked weekend of family entertainment, open to all ages and interests.

The historical side of the event is well and truly covered with steam engines valued at more than $500,000 on display, vintage cars and working horses.

The Clan Macleod Pipe Band will lead the grand parade followed by steam engines, rollers, tractors, trucks and cars.

Sunday as always includes the popular ‘burning down the dunny’ event.

Organiser Julie Lomas said this year’s event will also involve a few extras including a chainsaw artist doing wood carvings, a team of Clydesdale horses pulling an old tram/truck and Vicki the truck will 14

be on loan from the state Government.

“We will have all our usual things including a food court, small market, all the favourite steam engines, music and plenty of things to keep the kids busy and entertained — pony rides, face painting and animal nursery,” Julie said.

Funds raised from the event are passed on to not-for-profit causes and organisations around the district. This year, Echuca Regional Health’s proposed cancer wellness centre will be the lucky beneficiary.

The rally will be held at Rotary Park, 1–7 Rose St (or off the Northern Highway), Echuca.

Gates are open from 9 am – 4.30 pm both Saturday and Sunday.

An adult day pass is $22, children $7, concession $17 or a family day pass $50.

For more information visit www.echucasteamrally.com.au

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When you arrive enjoy the character of our old building and admire the vintage redgum burls embedded in the polished concrete floor. Come experience one of Echuca’s finest eateries, located in the heart of Echuca’s historic port area.

Savour a glass of wine from our hand-picked boutique wine selection which has been chosen to compliment the experience for any discerning diner. In addition our large range of local and imported beer will keep any beer enthusiast satisfied.

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IT’S WINTER, IT’S WET BUT IT’S ALSO WARM IF YOU are looking for somewhere nice and warm to spend a few hours over the chilly winter months, why not head down to the Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre.

With programs running not just over winter but all year round, EWMAC runs a national award winning (AUSTSWIM) Learn to Swim Program, Life Saving Victoria license ‘Swim and Survive’ program — all AUSTSWIM accredited.

Lessons are held all year round — with weekly lessons alongside school terms and intensive programs available over the school holidays.

Babies as young as six months old have the opportunity to learn to swim; along with adults and special needs programs.

There are also opportunities throughout the year to participate in Bronze Star and Bronze

Medallion lifesaving programs.

Aquatic and leisure services co-ordinator Ashley Crimmins said there are many benefits to continuing a child’s swimming lessons over the winter months.

“Swimming is a life skill that should be taught to all children,” Ashley said.

“Your child is more likely to progress further if they continue to practice the skills they are currently learning. It is often hard to re-establish the skills learnt and the swimming lesson routine if your child has a significant break over winter.”

Some helpful hints for the winter learn to swim months are: >>

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>> • Encouraging your child to have a warm shower after their lesson.

• Making sure your child is dry and has appropriate clothing and footwear on before leaving the centre.

• Swimming is a great exercise, during winter children’s activities

can be limited due to weather conditions, our pool is indoor, warm and conducive to learning.

EWMAC has more than 700 current members involved in a wide range of membership choices including specific options for teenagers and seniors,

all memberships include full pool access.

The state-of-the-art health club is home to brand new equipment with personalised, structured programs available from professional personal trainers.

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Other services include: • Heated Indoor Pool • Learn to Swim • Health Club • Personal Training • Aqua Aerobics Casual visits and Membership options available

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WAVE AWAY THOSE WINTER BLUES July 26-29

YOU can talk about it until you are blue in the face and people still can’t hear enough.

About the Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival that is.

And it’s back again from July 26–29 — a long weekend of great sounding blues and roots music.

The festival is a regular fixture on the EchucaMoama entertainment calendar and attracts more than 15,000 people for an extra-long long weekend of heart stopping blues and roots music — the perfect antidote for a bad case of the winter blues.

The historic port precinct and the restaurants and hotels that line the streets will throw open their doors as they welcome the large crowds and great soulful music from the country’s best blues musicians.

More than 40 blues and roots performers from across the country will entertain the crowd across 30 stages.

While some artists are turned over each year to keep the line-up fresh and exciting, there is always those few crowd favourites that return year after year.

People travel far and wide to make it to Echuca for the festival and from such humble beginnings, the festival has turned into a blues and roots showcase of national significance.

Organisers are urging visitors to the town to get in early and book accommodation because it is always a sell-out.

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YOU CAN’T BEAT A DAY AT THE FOOTY

IF YOU are looking for something to do on the weekend why not head down to the local sports oval and watch a great game of football or netball.

From juniors through to seniors — a day at the footy is a great family day out.

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Our towns are passionate about their sport and during the football netball season you can always be assured of finding a good

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game whether it be here in Echuca or further afield at Gunbower, Lockington, Kyabram, Tongala, Mathoura or Deniliquin.

We have all bases covered with the Mathoura

Timbercutters, Tonnie Blues, Deni Rams, Echuca United Eagles, Moama Magpies, Echuca Murray Bombers, Lockington Cats and the LeitchvilleGunbower Bombers.

RICH RIVER GOLF CLUB we’ve got it all!

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Echuca-Moama is great at supporting community events and Johnno’s Run has been no exception.

In 2014, Community Living and Respite Services entered their first ever team in Run Melbourne to raise money for housing for people with disability (Opening Doors Project) — four years later Johnno’s Run is now a major source of fundraising.

Johnno’s Run offers community members an opportunity to get fit, meet other people and participate in a team environment while raising money for a great project.

Members have the chance to enter a 5 km or 10 km event, or if you are looking for something a little bigger and more challenging, there is always the half marathon. >>

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Members meet every Monday at the entrance to Scenic Drive for a walk, run or ride as part of their training regime.

To join the team participants must raise $250. This provides free registration, a top to wear on race day, community training sessions, regular updates, support from team members and an invitation to Johnno’s Run breakfast From a team of 15 in 2014 to 210 last year, the run has helped raise over $200,000 for CLRS, with the last two years fundraising going directly to the Opening Doors Project.

CLRS chief executive Suzanna Barry said

Johnno’s Run is an outstanding success.

“Being part of Run Melbourne with 19,000 other people is very exciting,” Suzanna said.

In October 2017 CLRS opened their house in Eyre Street which provides accommodation for six people with disability.

CLRS is currently in the process of building a home and two units in Maiden Street, Moama.

This project focuses on increasing independence and community inclusion for people with disability and design features enable the use of assistive technology to provide residents with more control over their home environment.

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For more information phone 0437 746 459.

JUNE

For the love of Nature — an exhibition by The Strathallan Family Landcare, featuring Art (any medium), photographic works and an environmental display. Gallery open Friday, 10 am – 2.30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm or by appointment. Free entry phone: 0439 460 690.

JUNE 1–9

JUNE 1 – JULY 30

Echuca-Moama Theatre Company ‘Phantom of the Opera’ live performance.

Tickets available at the Paramount.

Shackleton: Escape from Antartica panel display at Echuca Historical Society Museum, 1 Dickson Street, Echuca. Open 11 am – 3 pm daily entry $5 includes museum visit.

Torrumbarry Hotel, cooking kicks off at midday, judging 5.30 pm, presentation at 7 pm, $1600 in prizes to be won.

JUNE 2, 16 & 30

JUNE 10 & 24

Cooked breakfast, coffee and a wide selection of local produce. 8 am – noon, Alton Reserve, Hare Street, Echuca.

The huge general market feature collectables and treasures, fresh produce, clothing and accessories,

8 am sharp from Echuca Lions Club Park. Free, timed 5 km run or walk open to any member of the community. Register at www.parkrun.com.au

Phantom of the Opera

JUNE 1 – 11

The Foundry Arts Space Keep it Wild. Rochester artist Kathleen Watson exhibition of new work of her passion for animals.

Open daily, 10 am – 4 pm except Tuesday.

Echuca Historical Society

Echuca Farmers’ Market

JUNE 9 – 10

Steam Rally Echuca-Moama

Steam engines, camp cooking, activities for kids.

Rotary Park, Campaspe Esplanade, gates open 9 am – 4.30 pm, adults $20, children $5, seniors $15, families $45.

JUNE 10

Torrumbarry Annual Camp Oven Cook Off

Echuca-Moama Market

trash and treasure and kids’ activities with food and drinks available. Kerrabee Soundshell, Moama.

For more information phone 0408 766 828.

JUNE 10

Girgarre Farmers Produce and Craft Market

A variety of produce and quirky crafts are available. 8.30 am – noon, for more information phone 5854 6283.

JUNE 10

Stanhope Monster Garage Sale

Sale from 8.30 am Birdwood Avenue, Stanhope. Contact Christine Dicketts 5857 2415

ordicketts66@bigpond.com

Sit back and relax while the kids enjoy a day out • Indoor playhouse • Interactive dinosaur theme water park • Giant jumping pillow • Grand prix track for scooters • Indoor and outdoor tables and lounges Book a party and use the BBQ facilities available or bring your own picnic.

Get FREE entry!*

Open 9am – 5pm | 7 days a week

* Present this ad and get one entry free when you pay for two children (only one voucher per visit can be used).

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JUNE 14 – 24

The Foundry Arts Space

Take Art on Tuesdays, Bronwyn Beer’s students’ exhibition. Covering a range of mediums including paint, print, drawing and sculptural pieces.

Open daily, 10 am – 4 pm except Tuesday.

JUNE 16 & 17

Echuca Dance Group

Echuca Moama Bowling Club Parquetry Room, Saturday 16, 7 pm– 11 pm and Sunday 17 from 11 am – 4 pm featuring Russell’s Music. Admission $10, good prizes. For more information contact Dave Callanan 0419 374 627.

JUNE 23

Rochester Town Market

If you can make it, bake it or grow it, it will be on sale. Everyone in town gets into the occasion and it has a real buzz of its own. 8.30 am – 12.30 pm, Gillies Street, Rochester.

For more information phone 5484 3600 or

rtmstallholders@gmail.com

JUNE 24

Cohuna Farmers’ and Makers’ Market

Cohuna Garden Park 8 am to noon. Fresh produce and unique hand crafted items for sale in a beautiful country atmosphere.

JUNE 29 – JULY 22

The Foundry Arts Space

NAIDOC Annual Aboriginal Community Art Exhibition.

An exhibition full of vibrant and colourful local art including painting, sculpture, textiles, weaving, jewellery and ceramics.

Open daily, 10 am – 4 pm except Tuesday.

Rich River Rocks

July 13-15

JULY JULY 6–28

Alton Gallery

treasures, fresh produce, clothing and accessories, trash and treasure and kids’ activities with food and drinks available. Kerrabee Soundshell, Moama.

For more information phone 0408 766 828.

Inside my mind — it’s a matter of perspective — works by Narelle Witham, featuring abstract, birds, outback silhouettes and mosaics.

Narelle doesn’t define her art she leaves it open to interpretation. Gallery open Friday, 10 am – 2.30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm, or by appointment. Free entry, phone 0439 460 690.

A variety of produce and quirky crafts are available. 8.30 am – noon, for more information phone 5854 6283.

JULY 7 & 21

JULY 8

Echuca Farmers’ Market

Cooked breakfast, coffee and a wide selection of local produce. 8 am – noon, Alton Reserve, Hare Street, Echuca.

For more information phone 0437 746 459.

JULY 8 & 29

Echuca-Moama Market

The huge general market feature collectables and

JULY 8

Girgarre Farmers Produce and Craft Market

JULY 22

Cohuna Garden Park 8 am – noon. Fresh produce and unique hand-crafted items for sale in a beautiful country atmosphere.

Sale from 8.30 am Birdwood Avenue, Stanhope. Contact Christine Dicketts 5857 2415

ordicketts66@bigpond.com

Rich River Rocks

Echuca Dance Group

Echuca Moama Bowling Club Parquetry Room, Saturday from 7 pm – 11 pm featuring Ian Stewart.

Admission $10, good prizes.

For more information contact Dave Callanan, 0419 374 627.

Cohuna Farmers’ and Makers’ Market

Stanhope Monster Garage Sale

JULY 13–15

JULY 21

JULY 26–29

Winter Blues Festival

Four days of non-stop blues and roots music across Echuca. Free entry for more information visit winterblues.com.au

A huge weekend of rock ‘n’ roll, music and dancing at Rich River Golf Club.

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JULY 27 – AUGUST 26

The Foundry Arts Space PPP — Print, Paper and Paint EMAI Members’ Exhibition. High quality local paintings, drawings, photography and prints.

Open daily, 10 am – 4 pm except Tuesday.

JULY 28

Johnno’s Run

July 29

Echuca-Moama Doll Show

Anglican Church Hall, stalls, dolls, teddy bears and accessories, lace and craft supplies, the doll doctor. Admission adults $5, Concession $4.5, children over six $2, doors open 9.30 am – 4 pm.

JULY 28

Rochester Town Market

If you can make it, bake it or grow it, it will be on sale. Everyone in town gets into the occasion and it has a real buzz of its own. 8.30 am – 12.30 pm, Gillies Street, Rochester.

For more information phone 5484 3600 or

rtmstallholders@gmail.com

JULY 29

Johnno’s Run

Run Melbourne and join CLRS as part of Johnno’s Run team to raise funds for the Opening Doors Project. Walk or run 5 km, 10 km or 21 km.

AUGUST AUGUST 3–5

Lockington Country Music Festival

Dancing, music, great

weekend of fun and entertainment.

AUGUST 3–25

Alton Gallery

A Lifetime of Painting a retrospective exhibition by Anne Roberts — a beautiful collection of traditional landscapes and botanical paintings. Gallery open Friday 10 am – 2.30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm, or by appointment. Free entry phone 0439 460 690.

AUGUST 4 & 18

Echuca Farmers’ Market

Cooked breakfast, coffee and a wide selection of local produce. 8 am – noon, Alton Reserve, Hare Street, Echuca.

For more information phone 0437 746 459.

AUGUST 12 & 26

Echuca-Moama Market

The huge general market feature collectables and treasures, fresh produce, clothing and accessories, trash and treasure and kids’ activities with food and drinks available. Kerrabee Soundshell, Moama.

For more information phone 0408 766 828.

AUGUST 12

Stanhope Monster Garage Sale

Sale from 8.30 am Birdwood Avenue, Stanhope.

Contact Christine Dicketts 5857 2415 ordicketts66@

bigpond.com

AUGUST 12

Girgarre Farmers’ Produce and Craft Market

A variety of produce and quirky crafts are available. 8.30 am – noon, For more information phone 5857 2270.

rtmstallholders@gmail.com

Echuca Moama Bowling Club Parquetry Room, Saturday from 7 pm – 11 pm featuring Barry Lynch.

Admission $10, good prizes.

For more information contact Dave Callanan, 0419 374 627.

Cohuna Garden Park 8 am – noon. Fresh produce and unique hand crafted items for sale in a beautiful country atmosphere.

AUGUST 19

Echuca Country Music Club

Noon – 5 pm Rich River Gold Club. Guest Artist Johnny Shilo, walkup artists are welcome on the day. Nifty

Rare Prototypes Historic Film Footage Memorabilia Holden Apparel Vehicles changing regularly

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Rochester Town Market

If you can make it, bake it or grow it, it will be on sale. Everyone in town gets into the occasion and it has a real buzz of its own. 8.30 am – 1 pm, Gillies Street, Rochester.

For more information phone 5484 3600 or

AUGUST 26

Echuca Dance Group

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AUGUST 25

AUGUST 18

One of the largest one brand car museums in Australia

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Fifty, door prize and raffles, endless tea and coffee. Food and drinks can be purchased from the club admission $9 or $8 concession.

Cohuna Farmers’ and Makers’ Market

A COLLECTION

OF LOCAL ART-ISTS

THERE is plenty of artistic talent lurking around Echuca-Moama along with two great galleries to showcase it — Alton Gallery and The Foundry Arts Space.

Exhibitions are diverse and ever changing and there is no better time than winter, to take some time out of your day and check out what’s on show.

The Foundry Arts Space June 1 – June 11: Keep it Wild. Rochester artist Kathleen Watson will hold an exhibition of new work with her passion for animals the focus of her first solo show.

Alton Gallery June: For the love of nature. An exhibition by Strathallan Family Landcare featuring art in any medium. It includes photographic works and an environmental display to raise the awareness of endangered indigenous species including animals, birds and plants in Northern Victoria.

July: Inside my mind — it’s a matter of perspective. Works

by Narelle Witham; featuring abstracts, birds, outback silhouettes and mosaics. Narelle doesn’t define her art, she leaves it to the viewer’s interpretation.

August: A Lifetime of Painting. A retrospective exhibition

by Anne Roberts; a beautiful collection of traditional landscapes and botanical paintings.

Alton Gallery is open Friday 10 am – 2.30 pm, Saturday 10 am – 1 pm, or by appointment. Entry is free contact 0439 460 690.

June 14–June 24: Take Art on Tuesdays, Bronwyn Beer’s students’ exhibition. Popular local art tutor Bronwyn Beer has been teaching adults and teenagers art for the past 12 months. This exhibition will showcase her students’ art covering a range of mediums including paint, print, drawing and sculptural pieces.

June 29–July 22: NAIDOC Annual Aboriginal Community Art Exhibition. A popular event on the calendar, this year’s exhibition is sure to be full of vibrant and colourful local art. If you are looking to purchase, don’t miss this exhibition of painting, sculpture, textiles, weaving, jewellery and ceramics.

July 27–August 26: PPP — Print, Paper and Paint EMAI Members’ Exhibition. Members of the Echuca Moama Arts Initiative are invited to exhibit 2D artwork — high quality local paintings, drawings, photography and prints.

Every Wednesday 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm, Drawing for Everyone art classes with Sue Raccanello (in conjunction with school terms). Contact lifedrawing@gmail.com The Foundry Arts Space is open daily, 10 am – 4 pm except Tuesday.

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the fascinating towns and districts that surround Echuca Moama

Ten Mile Travelling Stock Reserve #Backroads Trail

#KyabramFaunaPark in #Kyabram

#Kow Swamp in #Gunbower

#TheLongPaddock sculptures in #Mathoura

Northern Victoria

Regional Touring Map The Backroads Trail weaves together the themes of heritage, environment, food, wine and culture with its signposted interpretive sites and small businesses along the way, offering delicious produce and a variety of attractions. www.backroadstrail.com.au

The stories of travel and settlement along the Cobb Highway in days past are captured in The Long Paddock Touring Route.

Crossing five of Australia’s great rivers, it tells the story of the stock route’s drovers, its history and its people, on interpretive panels and sculptures along the route. www.thelongpaddock.com.au

The Northern Victorian Regional Touring map showcases the region’s seven touring routes, individual townships maps, details on local events, areas of significance and tourism attractions. http://bit.ly/regionaltouringmap

Services and facilities

country The Backroads Trail offers old fashioned experiences hospitality, great products, and genuine and facilities however access to some services is limited. Please remember:

communities • Fuel is only available in the larger Deniliquin of Barham, Mathoura, Moama or mobile • Some parts of the Trail have limited phone reception and internet access.

Contact

yOU’ll Need TO kNOw..

For further information visit: Barham Visitor Information Centre

There is much to explore within a one-hour drive of Echuca Moama, grab one of the touring map brochures to help you discover the region’s jewels. Brochures available at: Etiquette Driving Conditions & Backroads your adventure Use the following hints to ensure that is safe and enjoyable:

and ‘dry weather • Our district contains a few unsealed with the local Visitor only’ roads. Check road conditions to attractions Information Centre and/or call ahead local council listed overleaf before you leave. Observe road closures. advisory signs and notices concerning

along public roads, • Farm equipment is often transported the driver will please be patient and when it is safe, allow you to pass. the speed limit • Drive to conditions. Keep to, or below roads. Dust from and slow down on dirt and gravel vehicles can other vehicles, especially oncoming on. obscure hazards. Drive with your headlights

25 Murray St, Barham, NSW 2732 com.au (03) 5453 3100 / www.barhamonthemurray.

2 Heygarth Street, Echuca Vic. 3564 1800 804 406 / www.echucamoama.com

Deniliquin Visitor Information Centre

2710 George Street, Deniliquin NSW 1800 650 712 / www.denitourism.com.au

Mathoura Visitor Information Centre 2710 Cobb Highway, Mathoura NSW 03 5884 3730 / www.mathoura.com.au

heritage visit: For information on regional Indigenous Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre Cressy Street, Deniliquin, NSW. (03) 5881 3312 / yarkuwa@bigpond.com

at dawn, • Look out for animals and avoid travelling are active and stock dusk and at night as native wildlife phone WIRES may wander. To report injured wildlife on 1800 641 188.

slow down – • When you see a stock sign or stock, your horn. stock have right of way. Never use leave • And remember… please always find it!

Echuca Moama Visitor Information Centre 2 Heygarth Street, Echuca VIC 1800 804 446, www.echucamoama.com

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Centre Echuca Moama Visitor Information

visitor information centres Pick up copies of this brochure at businesses. in any of the towns or from local

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www.backroadstrail.com.au

Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre 23 Moama St (Cobb Hwy), Mathoura NSW (03) 5884 3730, www.mathoura.com

WELL, HELLO DOLLY. YOU’RE LOOKIN’ SWELL DOLLY July 28 THE Echuca-Moama Doll Show and Doll Competition is one of the longest running doll shows in the region.

Held at the Anglican Church Hall July 28, from 9.30 am – 4 pm, it offers a host of great stalls including dolls and accessories, teddies, lace and craft supplies.

There is nothing you won’t find at the show when it comes to the world of dolls and teddy bears, including the very popular doll doctor.

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available to help out with any problems that can be associated with your furry friend or doll.

This year there will be three great raffle prizes up for grabs and all proceeds from the day will be donated to local charity Foodbank.

Admission costs are adults $5, concession $4.50 and children over six years $2.

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WIN a Corolla Ascent Sport

CRANKING UP THE OLD CAMP OVEN June 10

The Torrumbarry Community Club is hosting its annual camp oven cook off at the Torrumbarry Hotel on June 10.

The event has been filling the stomachs of residents for the past 17 years and organisers are expecting around 30 people to put their cooking skills up for judging again this year.

Budding chefs can enter either of two categories — main course or dessert — what you cook is only limited by your imagination.

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Over the years people have been treated to roasts, curries and Asian, while the 2017 winner whipped up a beautiful tart in the dessert category.

All food must be cooked in the camp oven and chefs, cooks and amateurs will be competing for more than $1600 in prizes.

After judging people can also sample the food for a

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small charge.

All money raised supports the community club.

Cooking gets underway at noon with judging at 5 pm and presentations at 7 pm.

For more information check out the Torrumbarry Community Club Facebook page.

The Packing Shed Restaurant

New f W t Saturday Dinner Sunday Lunch New Menu

Every fortnight enjoy our Sunday roast lunch special with live music inside enjoying the warmth of our large open fireplace.

Our Perricoota bus is available for pick up/drop off from Echuca & Moama on weekends. $10 round trip, Bookings essential.

PACKING SHED RESTAURANT Located in the original but fully restored “Packing Shed” where every timber has been carefully milled on site, from red gum fallen logs to 150-year-old cattle yards, this transformation of one of the largest citrus orchards in the Southern Hemisphere showcasing recycled features such as the 10 metre Red Gum Bar where you can catch up with friends upon arrival.

Move up to the riverside deck and gaze downstream with the sunset across the water and enjoy a cocktail and just a simple cold beer. Dine and enjoy some of Australia’s best dishes concentrating on local surroundings.

Our carefully selected range of wines should allow you to breath in the nostalgia that once was and now is here at Perricoota Station, a true destination.

WEDDINGS Perricoota Station offers a complete wedding package, individually designed to suit your special day. We have three stunning ceremony locations (two with absolute river frontage) followed by the reception at the original Packing Shed.

The Package Shed comfortably seats up to 250 and is situated only 3 metres from the edge of the majestic Murray River.

For enquiries or to book a tour please email: bookings@perricootastation.com.au or call: 0418253764

Perricoota State Forest Rd, Moama www.perricootastation.com.au

Take a virtual tour of The Packing Shed

Restaurant Phone: (03) 5483 6221 or bookings@perricootastation.com.au

OPEN 7 DAYS

Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 6 pm Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 4 pm Public Holidays 10 am – 4 pm

SMS reminders Blood Pressure Scripts on file NDSS Free home medication delivery service Beauty consultations Sisterclub

• SMS Script reminder service • Scripts on file • Blood Pressure monitoring • Sleep Apnea testing • Major cosmetic labels; Clinique, Estee Lauder, Lancome

Echuca Amcal Pharmacy 192 Hare Street, Echuca. Phone 5482 6666 Find us on Facebook

Priceline Pharmacy Echuca Square 147-149 Annesley Street, Echuca Ph: 5482 3777

ECHUCA MEDICAL CENTRE

Open 7 days

MEDICARE BULK BILLING OPENING HOURS:

Mon, Tues & Wed 8.30am – 7.30pm, Thurs 8.30am – 6pm Fri 8.30am – 8pm, Sat & Sun 9am – 4pm Open Public Holidays We offer; General Health Check-up, Child Immunisations, Antenatal Care, Travel Vaccines, Women, Men and Children’s Health.

Male and Female Doctors available. Walk in or make an appointment.

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192 Hare Street, Echuca Ph. (03) 5480 2685

TAKE YOUR PICK FOR A TERRIFIC DAY OUT IT MIGHT be cooling off in northern Victoria but the action in Echuca-Moama (despite the season) is always hot.

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There is plenty to keep you busy, indoors and out, whether you are visiting with someone or on your own.

As a sporting town you won’t have to travel too far to find yourself a great day out at the netball or football, there is a game bound to be on somewhere here in Echuca or Moama, or in the surrounding districts of Gunbower, Tongala, Kyabram, Mathoura or Lockington.

The port area is always buzzing with action, whether it is a walk through the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre or a ride

on one of the many Murray River Paddlesteamers that cruise up and down.

Local history is on proud display; including steam engines, the sawmill and the magnificent wharf.

Hopwood Park is a great area to sit down for a picnic and the recently opened children’s playground has certainly got the little people in your life well and truly entertained — for hours at a time.

And while it might be too cold to have a swim in the river, winter is a lovely time to take a stroll through the bush, enjoy a campfire on the riverbank or throw a

line in the river.

Action on the golf course continues and with two rated 18-hole golf courses to choose from, the newly refurbished Rich River Golf Club is certainly the place to tee off.

With breakfast, lunch and dinner available seven days a week, along with a café serving sweet treats baked on the premises, it is a great spot to grab a bite to eat too.

If action is your thing, why not head out the road to Billabong Ranch and enjoy a horse or camel ride with the kids or a jump on the bungy trampoline.

You can spend a few hours

or days out at Billabong Ranch.

Squiggles Playhouse is a great place for the kids to jump in the ball pit or climb the multi level indoor playground.

Gravity Shack is the latest venture to join the action in Echuca-Moama.

Kids can spend hours leaping around on the indoor trampolines or climbing the indoor play equipment.

One thing is for sure, it doesn’t matter the weather or the season, there is always something to do to keep you busy and entertained here in the beautiful twin towns.

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ECHUCA

9–12 noon

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK

SOAK UP SOME COUNTRY AND/OR WESTERN August 3-5

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ALL things country will be top of the menu when the Country Music Festival comes to Lockington in August.

Artists Craig Giles, Kinta, Sandie Dodd, Grant Luhrs, Annette and Kim, Kerran Keats, Rupe Adams, Ray Macartney, Good Time Band and many more, will keep the large crowd entertained over the weekend long celebrations.

The hall features a large dance area and plenty of seating.

Co-ordinator Roz Giles said the event moved from Moama to Lockington last year.

“The town has really embraced the festival.

The feedback I received was wonderful and many people commented Lockington has one of the best dance floors around,” Roz said.

The event gets underway Friday at 7.30 pm and will finish Sunday 5.30 pm.

Friday only entry is $10, Saturday $26, Sunday $16 or there is an opportunity to grab an online special three-day pass for $40.

No alcohol will be permitted, or sold at the venue but meals, snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available for purchase at reasonable prices.

A tour of The Lockington and District Living Heritage Complex can also be arranged by ringing Des on 0427 862 334.

This is a local history museum and resource centre that attracts several

hundred visitors each year and hosts the annual vintage tractor rally.

There are a range of accommodation options available from free camping sites, powered and unpowered sites and self-contained units.

Festival updates can be found at www. lockingtoncmf.com or contact Roz on 0408 597 307 or email bigriver@mcmedia.com.au

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For more information on your visit to Deniliquin freecall 1800 650 712 or visit www.visitdeni.com.au

No. 1 Tourist attraction in Echuca on TripAdvisor

The Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum 377 Mary Ann Rd, Echuca

Phone 5480 6904

www.greataussiebeershed.com.au GPS Opposite Brecon Court

NEW CAR MUSEUM OPENING! Vintage cars on display

Don’t be fooled by the name, it’s much more than just beer!

NEW Beer Stein and horse drawn carriage museum exhibit opened

4000 beer steins on display and 9 horse drawn carriages.

ACCOMMODATION

• FSC Luxury holiday villas

HISTORIC FARM MUSEUM

• Blacksmith workshop • Milking shed • Shearing shed • Old-style kitchen • Saddlery

• Huge Australiana Museum • Family Entertainment • Guided Tours • Groups Welcome • BBQ Facilities • Fully Licenced FAMILY SPECIAL — KIDS ENTER FREE WITH 2 PAYING ADULTS

Restricted Opening Hours – OPEN 9.30am – 5.00pm weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

(or by appointment at all other times. Please don’t hesitate to call)

Seasonal closure: From 16 July 2018 until end of August 2018.

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96 Old Barmah Road, Moama NSW 2731 Ph. (03) 5480 7717 PO Box 275, Moama NSW 2731 E. reception@moamawaters.com.au GPS Coordinates: 36O 6' 37" S 144O 47' 35" E www.moamawaters.com.au

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great food in 3 great locations 590 High Street (Port), Echuca (03) 5480 6615 Shop 1, 361 Ogilvie Avenue, Echuca (03) 5482 6095 Shop 3, 57 Meninya Street, Moama (03) 5482 5671

www.moamabakery.com.au

HERE’S YOUR PRIDE MURRAY CHANCE TO ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK

July 13-15

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Robyn and the Rancheros

Courtesy Bus available for groups of 6 or more

Enjoy a 2-hour river cruise in climate controlled comfort, a 2-course lunch (main & dessert) with complimentary espresso coffee or tea.

IF YOU are looking for some Good Vibrations why not grab Lola and Walk on the Wildside at Rich River Rocks.

Offering a weekend filled with Rock ‘n’ Roll bands, dance classes, clothing and much more, Rich River Rocks is a festival not to be missed, held at the Rich River Golf Club from July 13–15.

The event kicks off on Friday from 7 pm – 12 am and includes DJ Flash and the Honky Tonk Rockers for $25 per person.

On Saturday there is a dance workshop from 11 am – 1 pm with S’CoolHouse Rock and Swing at a cost of $10 per person, along with great

music all afternoon and well into the night.

Music includes Robyn and the Racheros and The Silverados.

On Sunday music gets underway from 9 am and runs until 1 pm.

Bee-Bop Boutique clothing is available all weekend.

There is individual day entry or a full weekend pass can be purchased for just $55.

For more information contact the Rich River Golf Club on 5481 3333.

Departs Daily 12:00pm Courtesy Bus available for groups of 6 or more.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARKRUN ECHUCA-MOAMA PARKRUN recently celebrated their first birthday and what a success it has been.

Runners of all different ages, capabilities and speed line up every Saturday morning at the corner of Ogilvie Avenue and Campapse Esplanade, to run the picturesque 5 km course that follows along the Campaspe River.

At the start of May, over 1273 runners had participated in the Echuca event, running a total distance of 23,750 km and representing 76 clubs.

Every Saturday morning around 90 runners on average line up while the biggest Saturday

attendance to date saw 231 runners hit the track.

The average course time 33:37 and the female record holder for the event is Teleah Hayes who ran the course in 17:05 in January this year, while Brady Threlfall holds the male record covering the distance like a Jack rabbit in 15:14, in December last year.

If you are looking for a change of scenery why not head up the highway to Cohuna who also host Parkrun.

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pounded out 15,030 km over 74 events, with an average of 74 people participating each week.

The female record holder is Merlina Hession who completed the course in March 2017 in 20:54 while Mark Chalmers holds the male record of 16.55 in March this year.

It costs nothing to run Parkrun, it is a free event — you just need to register once and bring a printed copy of the barcode to be scanned, if you forget your barcode you don’t get timed.

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ONE OF THE GREAT PIONEERING DRAMAS ECHUCA Historical Society will host a panel display of on Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton — it is one of the greatest survival stories of all time.

The display, on tour from the Australian National Maritime Museum, invites visitors to walk in the footsteps of Shackleton and discover his epic voyage of survival.

Shackleton: Escape from Antarctica, brings together firsthand accounts and dramatic images by official expedition photographer, Australian Frank Hurley, telling the compelling story of Shackleton’s Imperial

Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–17 and his bid to stay alive.

Shackleton set out in August 1914 with a bold plan to be the first to cross Antarctica’s vast interior.

His strategy was to have two parties working from opposite sides of the continent.

He would lead the Weddell Sea crossing party while a second Ross Sea supply party would lay critical rations ahead of him.

Both ships were ultimately lost to their crews (one crushed and the other wrenched away by

the ice), Shackleton’s party would never even touch the continent they hoped to cross, and the other would be marooned on it, desperately sledging across hundreds of kilometres of ice to lay depots for the party which would never come.

Kevin Sumption, director and chief executive of the Australian National Maritime Museum said Shackleton’s epic expedition thrilled thousands of visitors during its run in Sydney.

“We are delighted this touring panel exhibition will share this fascinating story

with people all around Australia,” Mr Sumption said.

The panel exhibitions will visit more than 80 venues in the next three years.

There is also information and ephemera from a local resident included in the exhibition.

Shackleton: Escape from Antarctica opens June 1 and runs until July 30, at the Echuca Historical Society Museum, 1 Dickson Street, Echuca.

Cost of entry is $5 including visit to the museum.

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AIDYN JOHNSON stepped onto Adelaide Oval on Friday night for his first AFL game with Port Adelaide.

Moments later he stepped into a part of the club’s 147-year history when he became only its 12th player to score a goal with his first kick.

And the pass that set up the goal came from Ollie Wines.

Which sent the pair into celebration as Wines grabbed his teammate and hoisted him into the air.

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ECHUCA-MOAMA will be a major part of this year’s Melbourne Cup with the 2017 incarnation of the most famous trophy in Australian racing coming here just before the rst Tuesday in November.

The Victoria Racing Club announced yesterday we will be the last stop on the 18-carat gold trophy’s celebrity tour.

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We join 30 other cities and towns across Australia and New Zealand as a destination in 2017, with the tour kicking off on July 1.

Macedon Lodge will be the launch pad for the tour as revealed during a special event at the stables of the reigning Melbourne Cup trainer Lloyd Williams in Mt Macedon.

Kyabram is already etched in racing history

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having hosted the cup in 2016 and turning it into a massive carnival for the day.

The twin towns are now set to have a major stake in the race that stops the nation because by the time the cup arrives — and leaves — here the hoopla surrounding the race will be approaching fever pitch.

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Zac and Leo Welch with the Mistress — and the new Mistress and their crews — will be going for broke this weekend in what Leo is adamant will be his last race before selling his beloved boat, a legend of the powerboat scene and a former S80 winner.

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MOAMA Fire Station was a hive of activity recently as people took advantage of Fire and Rescue NSW’s annual Open Day. People were able to meet their local firefighters and learn more about fire prevention, while watching firefighting and rescue demonstrations and fire safety presentations and touring the station.

Archer Dobell, Phoenix Dobell, Aiden Anderson, Quinn Dobell, Kelly Horkings, Cameron Wallace, Julia Anderson and Phil Masters at the Fire and Rescuse NSW open day had their hands full with one of the fire hoses.

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The heavens put on a celestial show for Riverine Herald photographer LUKE HEMER on Sunday night when he could not resist grabbing this 40-minute exposure above the Murray River.

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Mon – Sat 9 am – 5 pm Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

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Chanter Estate MUSEUM & CELLAR DOOR Chanter Estate Winery is a unique complex set on 20 acres and is available for tasting a great selection of home-grown wines.

We specialise in group bookings, with a delicious Devonshire tea.

Adjacent is a military vehicle museum often featured on television programs, so step back in time and browse through our huge collection of military vehicles and WWII memorabilia.

Military museum collection featured on TV:

• Death of a Soldier • My Brother Tom • Mission Impossible movies • Postcards with Coxy • Rose Against the Odds • What’s Up Downunder Open:

Weekends, school & public holidays 10 am – 4.30 pm

Closed:

Christmas Day & Boxing Day Mid-July until the end of August

Boutique Winery & Military Museum Chanter Street, Moama 5480 0334 or 5480 7878

www.chanterestate.com.au chanterestatewinery@bigpond.com

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Discover our artisan pottery, handcrafted in our studio next to the winery.

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except Christmas Day, Good Friday & the morning of ANZAC Day

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Cellar Door Open 7 Days 10 am – 5 pm

Galleria Food & Wine Bar Open Wednesday – Sunday 12 pm – 3 pm

FOOD & WINE BAR HEATHCOTE

185 High St, Heathcote. Phone 5433 2595. www.heathcotewinery.com.au

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TASTE GUIDE Border Inn Hotel Motel

Pacdon Park

Moama RSL’s Suvla Bay Bistro

Moama Bowling Club Bistro

The Border Inn Hotel is the complete venue for the whole family. Icy cold beer, fabulous restaurant, cafe, pokies, TAB and functions facilities.

At Pacdon Park, we “Make what we Miss”.

We use the finest local Australian ingredients, Free-range Pork and time & tested traditional recipes to produce magnificent British foods.

These include our flagship Pork Pie, Scotch Eggs, award-winning Haggis and Black Pudding, traditionally cured, preservative and nitrate free bacon.

Open 7 days a week, our spacious bistro allows you to be able to enjoy a delicious meal inside or opt to dine in our al fresco areas.

Fresh new look, fresh new menu.

RESTAURANT | BAR | BOTTLESHOP | MOTEL | FUNCTIONS | CONFERENCE Family owned and operated pub nestled in the heart of Moama. Our award-winning restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. We have a motel which offers both 3.5-star and discount accommodation, as well as full function and conference facilities. Our bottle shop offers a comprehensive range of products at very competitive prices.

19–21 Meninya St, Moama, NSW 2731 (03) 5480 9966 info@borderinn.com.au www.borderinn.com.au

Echuca Workers & Services Club

Meals for everyone Whether it’s lunch or dinner we have got meals for each member of the family, kids and seniors too!

Sunday Night Carvery Choice of two roast meats, roast potatoes, vegetables, bread roll and condiments PLUS warm dessert.

Only $13.50.

Monday lunch & dinner specials $15 Bovine & Beverage – T-Bone steak cooked just how you like it with the choice of sauce, chips, vegetables or salad and a drink.

Not available public holidays.

Membership is only $20 for three years, $10 for one year, join today!

Echuca Workers & Services Club reserves the right to change any promotions at any time without notice.

165–173 Annesley St, Echuca, VIC 3564 (03) 5482 3140 info@echucaworkers.com.au www.echucaworkers.com.au

We produce all our goods in Moama and sell directly through our factory shop on Perricoota Rd and also our ‘Pork Pie and Produce Store’ in the heart of Echuca, where we celebrate local food by selling other regional produce, including cheeses and preserves, alongside our own.

586 High St, Echuca. Open 7 Days (03) 5480 0844 | sales@pacdon.com.au www.pacdon.com.au

Lunch is served 12 noon – 2 pm daily, with dinner available from 6 pm (Wednesdays and Sundays from 5.30 pm).

Satisfy your taste buds with a selection of contemporary dishes as well as traditional favourites plus there’s a great choice of exciting new offers.

Great value dining for the whole family and friends.

Our family friendly bistro also boasts a large kids’ indoor/outdoor playground which is adjacent to the dining area.

Generous member discounts across both food and beverage menus.

If you are a visitor to the area present your accommodation key tag to receive a 10 per cent discount on food and beverages.*

Keep an eye open for excellent monthly specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Call (03) 5482 6677 to book our FREE courtesy bus or to book a table in our bistro.

‘Like’ our Moama RSL Facebook page for more information about live entertainment.

Open from 10 am daily 6 Shaw St, Moama, NSW 2731 Free Courtesy Shuttle FreeCall 1800 806 777 www.moamabowlingclub.com.au

Factory shop: 464 Perricoota Rd, Moama.

Open Monday to Thursday 8.30 am – 5 pm, Friday 9 am – 4 pm.

Merool Lane, Moama, NSW 2731 (03) 5482 6677 enquiries@moamarsl.com.au www.moamarsl.com.au

Beechworth Bakery

Port 53

The Packing Shed Restaurant

Welcome to Port 53 Restaurant, specialising in mouth-watering seafood and foodie favourites, with a focus on sustainability and highlighting some of the region’s top local producers.

Experience a restaurant set in the history of the transformed fruit Packing Shed at Perricoota Station. The hustle of this once vigorous packing shed now lends itself to the relaxation of a calm flowing Murray River under the riverside decking and the open planned restaurant.

“Welcome to Echuca and an experience like no other! Our bakery here offers both upstairs and downstairs as well as indoor and outdoor seating, overlooking the calm and serene surroundings of the Campaspe river. Of course, you will also find a play area for littlies here, as well as comfy lounges close by for easy supervision.

Let us entice your senses with our great coffee and delectable cakes and pastries.

Come and kick back, relax and enjoy the warm personalised service from our friendly team. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere with friends or family, while listening to one our popular local bands, every Sunday around lunch time. Now, that’s how life was meant to be…”

513 High St, Echuca, VIC 3564 1300 BEESTING (1300 233 784)

When you arrive enjoy the character of our old building and admire the vintage red gum burls embedded in the polished concrete floor.

Come experience one of Echuca’s finest eateries, located in the heart of Echuca’s historic port area. Savour a glass of wine from our hand-picked boutique wine selection which has been chosen to compliment the experience for any discerning diner. In addition our large range of local and imported beer will keep any beer enthusiast satisfied. $5er Fridays — every Friday from 5 pm $5 drink specials and FREE nibbles

Whether you come by vehicle along the Backroads Trail or meander slowly into our jetty by boat. The Packing Shed is ideal for a relaxing lunch, dinner or just enjoy the ambience with a refreshing drink from the bar.

Call to make a reservation for dining.

Perricoota State Forest Rd, Moama Or Booking office 228 Hare St, Echuca, 0418 253 764 bookings@perricootastation.com.au www.perricootastation.com.au

Book online at www.port53.com.au or call (03) 5480 6720.

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The Caledonian Hotel

MV Mary Ann Cruising Restaurant

Moama Bakery

Your ‘must do’ Murray River experience

Called into the bakery this morning to pick up lunch before heading back to Melbourne and they were busy — which is generally a good sign with any one food place. The food was yummy and there is a wide variety of options, my favourite being the Nutella donuts. See you lovely ladies next time we head back!

– Sarah A, Trip Advisor Never had a pie that tastes so awesome… curry pies are my choice and the cakes are sweet. A great choice to pick from.

– Chris G, Trip Advisor This eating outlet, full of delicious in-house baking, was a great place for a yummy lunch.

There are loads of choice, and friendly service.

Based on the number of customers, it is well-known in the area.

– Aussies Ballarat, Trip Advisor MOAMA BAKERY MOAMA 57 Meninya St, Moama | (03) 5482 5671 MOAMA BAKERY CAFÉ 361 Ogilvie Ave, Echuca | (03) 5482 6095 MOAMA BAKERY PORT CAFÉ 590 High St, Echuca | (03) 5480 6615

Traditional delicious pub food every day of the week Three Hour Evening Steaming Dinner Cruise — $110pp Join us at Australia’s most unique dining room.

Enjoy a three-hour sunset cruise on the Murray River with a chef-prepared three-course dinner inclusive. Then relax as the stars appear and the river wildlife begin their nightly chorus.

Duration: Three hours (approx.)

Two-hour Lunch Cruise Package — $75pp Dine on Echuca’s finest Paddlesteamer, P.S. Emmylou. Choose from our seasonal menu and let our chef prepare your two-course lunch with a coffee or tea as you sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river.

Duration: Two hours (approx.)

57 Murray Esplanade, Echuca, VIC 3564 (03) 5482 5244 info@mrps.com.au Book online at: www.murrayriverpaddlesteamers.com.au

The Cal has a number of options available when it comes to dining and functions.

Get the true Caledonian Hotel experience with traditional pub meals and quality service in the bistro. Take advantage of our weekly meal specials or something quick and easy from our bar menu. Enjoy the warm Echuca climate in the courtyard. Dine amongst lush plants and the alfresco feel. Our smaller function room ‘Bonney’s’ is ideal for private dining and functions for up to 45 people The staff @ The Cal can help you with your decorating and menu requirements to make your function ‘easy’ for you. With the help of our chefs @ The Cal you can design your own menu or have one designed for you. Finger food menus are also available, for that little less formal occasion.

The MV Mary Ann is a cruising restaurant and free-cruising café, moored at Riverboat Dock Port of Echuca, off Watson Street, on the spectacular Murray River, only a 2.5 hour drive from Melbourne.

The MV Mary Ann runs regular lunch and dinner restaurant cruises along the scenic Murray River, it also boasts a free-cruising café open for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake, Wednesday to Sunday from 9.00 am.

The menus on the MV Mary Ann offer a rich, modern culinary dining experience complemented by wines, locally produced from our region and beyond.

Book online at www.maryann.com.au or call (03) 5480 7000.

110 Hare St, Echuca, VIC 3564 (03) 5482 2100 reception@thecal.com.au www.thecal.com.au

‘Like’ our MV Mary Ann Facebook page or ‘Follow’ us on Instagram to keep updated on special events and offers.

Billabong Ranch Adventure Park

Moama Bowling Club Cafe

Sunago

Sen On Madison

On-site Café Choose from a range of quick and easy meals or sit down for a nice hot cappuccino or iced chocolate.

You’ll be spoilt for choice with the amazing selection of house-made cakes, slices and pastries.

A gathering of friends and food. This is what we represent. Fusing fresh flavours with ancient secrets, Sunago provides a unique, unrivalled dining experience in regional Victoria. Though Greek at heart, we offer an expansive selection of dishes to please everybody.

Sen On Madison is a Vietnamese restaurant and wine bar that offers top quality fresh food that is not only healthy but very tasty and refined.

The Ranch is licensed so you can relax at the boathouse with a cool beer or chardonnay, while the children enjoy the pedal boats or a pony ride. The café also caters for children’s parties and smaller group gatherings.

Functions An ideal place to hold a party or function.

Billabong Ranch offers an exclusive party venue for you and your guests. Choose from a gathering around the campfire or a more formal function in the Outback Function Centre which can seat up to 250 guests.

A range of menus will cater to all tastes and budgets. Accommodation available on-site.

For something a little more substantial the cafe offers delicious wraps, focaccias, pizza and a beautiful selection of freshly made sandwiches.

Enjoy freshly brewed coffee expertly made by our very own baristas. Open until late, members and visitors will find there’s something to satisfy any hunger all day long.

Open from 10 am daily 6 Shaw St, Moama, NSW 2731 Free Courtesy Shuttle FreeCall 1800 806 777 www.moamabowlingclub.com.au

Cnr of Glanville and Tehan Rd, Echuca, VIC (03) 5483 5122 info@billabongranch.com.au

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Greek street food is known throughout the world. Here we incorporate that formidable reputation. From souvas to salads, lunch at Sunago is perfect for that relaxing afternoon with friends.

Dinner is what we pride ourselves on. Tradition dictates that Greeks all gather to share good company and great food for their evening meal, and this is where we derive our name ‘Sunago’ from. Incorporating ancient Greek methods with modern stylings, we can please anybody. Whether it is a romantic table for two or group bookings for special occasions.

505–507 High St, Echuca, VIC 3564 (03) 5480 1900 info@sunago.com.au www.sunago.com.au

Providing a high standard of service and a variety of delicious dishes including Vietnamese Spring Rolls and Paper Rolls, as well as Pho, guests can experience true Vietnamese cuisine. Located on site at Madison Spa Resort, you can dine in to enjoy this authentic experience, or sit by the outdoor Oasis pool and appreciate the view.

Monday – Friday: Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am Lunch: 12 noon – 3 pm (closed Mondays) Dinner: 6 pm – 8.30 pm (closed Mondays) Saturday: Breakfast: 8 am – 10.30 am Lunch: 12 noon – 3 pm Dinner: 6 pm – 8.30 pm Sunday: Breakfast: 8 am – 10.30 am Lunch: 12 noon – 3 pm Madison Spa Resort Moama 80 Meninya St, Moama, NSW 2731 (03) 5482 3011

ACCOMMODATION GUIDE Want to know how you can have your business here?

Call Kerry on 5482 1111 for more information.

PS Emmylou Boatel at Dock Stay Breakfast & Cruise — Double Bed Cabin Spend a special night on the Murray River on-board PS Emmylou at dock. Watch as the engineer fires up the boiler in the morning as you enjoy a fully cooked breakfast at the Wistaria Tea Rooms. Then relax on your complimentary one-hour cruise departing at 9.45 am.

Book online from $235p/p 57 Murray Esplanade, Echuca, VIC 3564 (03) 5482 5244 info@mrps.com.au www.murrayriverpaddlesteamers.com.au

Riverlander Holiday Park

Golden River Motor Inn

We are situated off the Murray Valley Highway down Pianta Road. And being 7 km west of Echuca, you are out of the hustle and bustle of town.

Located in the heart of Moama, Golden River Motor Inn is within walking distance to the Murray River and other local attractions.

Our family holiday park is primarily an annual park with 10 cabins. Spoil yourself in either a five- or sevenbirth cabin, or on one of our camp sites (five powered, four unpowered).

All air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV and DVD player as well as a kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities.

Because we are situated right on the Murray River, indulge in your favourite water sport!

We are a pet-friendly park (Available on sites only).

There’s lots for kids to do in the park.

48 Pianta Rd, Echuca, VIC 3564 (03) 5482 2558 riverlander@iinet.net.au www.riverlander.com.au

Guests can share a meal using the barbecue or have a swim in the solar-heated swimming pool.

Shuttle buses are available to and from local restaurants, pubs and clubs, including Rich River Golf Club.

34 Meninya St, Moama, NSW 2731 (03) 5480 9799 Fax 5480 9917

Moama Waters

Rich River Golf Club Resort

• Jumping pillow

• 63-room motel complex

• Playgrounds

• Standard or deluxe

• Large swimming pool with water park • Double tennis courts

• Manicured lush gardens

• Two camp kitchens

• Two outdoor pools and spa

• Two- and three-bedroom villas

• Multiple BBQ areas

• 36 powered sites • 34 Drive Thru ensuite sites (soon to be 60)

• Full Clubhouse facilities open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

96 Old Barmah Rd, Moama, NSW 2731 (03) 5480 7717 reception@moamawaters.com.au www.moamawaters.com.au

Twenty Four Lane, Moama, NSW 2731 1800 035 634 richriver.com.au

Moama Waters

Coco Bend Caravan and Camping Grounds

The White House

Situated approximately 10 minutes from Moama.

A beautiful tranquil rural camping ground set amongst the rustic gum trees.

Feel like a star in this new home, which is slickly appointed as well as offering every contemporary comfort and convenience. The gas-heated pool and surrounding patio area is the perfect setting for sundowners, while the fully appointed kitchen overlooking the open living areas will keep every entertainer happy. This is one getaway where you simply need to turn up and settle in.

Large Murray River frontage with natural attributes of peaceful surrounding is our aim.

Large pet friendly sites provide space for a large family or the privacy of a personal retreat. Sites catering for powered and non-powered camping as well as drive-thru RV friendly sites.

256 Old Barmah Rd, Moama, NSW 2731 (03) 5482 1652 0400 012 723 (Dawn) or 0439 842 918 (Brian) www.cocobend.com.au

Four bedrooms (each with its own ensuite) are thoughtfully split throughout the two-storey house, which sleeps up to 10. Families will be right at home here – there’s even a Wii in the bedroom with two single beds – but the property also offers the ideal scene for groups of friends travelling together as there’s plenty of space for everyone.

5 Heygarth St, Echuca, VIC 3564 (03) 5482 5445 | echucagetaways.com/whiteechuca

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WHAT’S ON Winter 2018

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ACCOMMODATION GUIDE Moama on Murray Resort

Resort Accommodation – Your choice of one-, twoand three-bedroom fully self-contained villas each with a unique view of the magnificent 82 acres of natural bushland surrounded by the Murray River.

Houseboat Accommodation – Two luxury 10-berth houseboats, a five-berth camper boat or a studio boat for two.

Talo Retreat – The newest ‘glamping’ nature experience on the Murray. Camping in style without compromising on comfort.

69 Dungula Way, Moama, NSW 2731 (03) 5480 3031 info@moamaonmurray.com.au www.moamaonmurray.com.au

Haslem Cottage – Boutique Bed & Breakfast Locally owned and operated by Peter and Helen Walsh, Haslem Cottage Boutique Bed and Breakfast is the ideal ‘home away from home’ for family members and friends visiting the area, as well as for corporate stays.

Haslem Cottage is charming, ambient and includes two stylish bedrooms, living area, outdoor kitchen, spa and peaceful garden. All guests enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, free Wi-Fi and Foxtel.

A variety of packages are available including a corporate package which may include the use of meeting rooms and in-house catering.

32 Haslem St, Kyabram, VIC 3620 Phone: (03) 5852 2072 or Helen 0438 522 072 helen@haslemcottagekyabram.com.au www.haslemcottagekyabram.com.au

Echuca Holiday Units

Moama Motel

Come and enjoy the quality accommodation of Echuca Holiday Units in a quiet location and close to the town centre. Only four blocks to city shopping district with quiet off-street parking.

Situated immediately across Blair Street from the Border Inn and next to the Moama Bowling Club our motel is close to tourist attractions and local eateries.

Fully self-contained, clean and comfortable units, with a pool and barbecue area.

Warm in winter and cool in summer!

One and two-bedroom units available.

All guests receive discounts at Billabong Adventure Park.

With 24 three-star units and 12 discount rooms ideally located at the rear of the hotel.

We also offer a public bar, a restaurant and a bottleshop for your convenience.

19–21 Meninya St, Moama, NSW 2731 (03) 5480 9966 info@borderinn.com.au www.borderinn.com.au

All linen supplied. Daily, weekly rates and special packages available.

Echuca Holiday Units 105 Sutton St, Echuca, VIC 3564 0418 799 844 info@billabongranch.com.au

Tindarra Resort

Steampacket Inn

Ideal for families – and perfectly set up as a wedding and special events venue – Tindarra Resort sits on a gentle bend of the Murray River in Moama.

Completely central CBD. Unique, beautiful accommodation. Originally built in the early 1870s

11 villas; four two-bedroom villas and seven threebedroom villas, Tindarra boasts wonderful facilities designed to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Complete with a recreation area featuring a large pool, heated spa caves, children’s playground and tennis court. Over by the river, you can enjoy a drink at the bar, undercover BBQ, great river fishing spots and a country-style dam teeming with yabbies.

For your boutique experience, book now. Options of Double, Twin, Family and Loft suite.

2 Perricoota Rd, Moama, NSW 2731 (03) 5483 6888 relax@tindarra.com.au www.tindarra.com.au

37 Murray Esplanade, Echuca, VIC 3564 (03) 5482 3411 enquiries@steampacketinn.com.au www.steampacketinn.com.au

The Caledonian

Winbi River Resort

Unwind after a day sightseeing Echuca’s wonderful attractions in one of Echuca’s best four-star motels with all your needs in one place.

Welcome to Winbi River Resort, a ‘piece of paradise’ nestled on the banks of the mighty Murray River.

• Modern, large rooms • Off-street parking • All suites have a queen and single • Kitchenette • Tea and coffee facilities • Adjoining family rooms available • Disabled room available • 42" TV in all rooms 110 Hare St, Echuca, VIC 3564 (03) 5482 2100 reception@thecal.com.au www.thecal.com.au

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National Trust Classified unique boutique Bed & Breakfast which can accommodate up to 24 guests including children, yes we are child friendly.

WHAT'S ON Winter 2018

Winbi River Resort is the finest Echuca-Moama accommodation you will come across and is set on 18 acres of manicured gardens. We have fully self contained one-, two- and three-bedroom units, two pools with heated spa, private boat ramp, walking distance to RSL Club, tennis courts, playground and games room. Only a five-minute drive to main attractions.

Winbi Ave, Moama, NSW 2731 (03) 5480 9044 winbires@winbi.com.au www.winbi.com.au

Frinkle is about doing desserts your way.

Located inside Moama Bowling Club 6 Shaw Street Moama ♼

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Takeaway Coffee available 12 pm – 9 pm 505–507 High St, Echuca (03) 5480 1900 www.sunago.com.au