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Arts & Tourism Business & Trades Guide

SUMMER 2017/18

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CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

SUMMER LAZY LUNCH

Monday 25 December 2017

Sunday 18 February 2018

Make Christmas Day extra festive this year at Holmesglen at Eildon as we showcase some of the best seasonal produce the region has to offer with a traditional Christmas lunch. This will be a truly magical event with even a visit from Santa!

Dining on the deck or dining room Spectacular views Grazing buffet with live music

From 12 noon

From 12 noon - 4pm

Fully licensed (no BYO) Drinks available at bar prices

$100 per adult (3 courses) plus canapés on arrival. $30 per child (up to 12 years) including a gift from Santa! Reservations essential.

$60 per adult. $30 per child (12 yrs & under)

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Beautiful rooms, all with stunning valley views. Secure boat parking available. Located a short drive from Eildon Pondage. Wildlife zone. No pets permitted. King, Queen & Twin Corporate Rooms Quad, Triple & Twin Standard Rooms

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3 Hillside Avenue, This lovely and very private residence offers the chance for peace and tranquillity in this much Eildon sought after area of Taylor Bay. Set amongst pictureque native bushland with Lake Eildon Superbly Locatedarea access and views • open plan living/dining/kitchen Eildon Cottage • ultimate wood burner & r/c air con • 3 double bedrooms • bathroom with shower and vanity•unit • separate toilet room Centrally located, close to • laundry • large garage for boat storage • concrete water all of etc Eildon’s amenities tank with capacity of 60,000 litres plus an extra 2 with x 5,000 • 4 bedrooms BIR litre water tanks situated under the decking entertainment • Well/ outdoor maintained gardens area • set on 2 acres (approx) of terraced land which makes it • Re-stumped and rewired exceptionally user friendly • Sold furnished or un-furnished

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MAIN HOME: • open plan living/kitchen/dining room with Eildon wood fire and overhead fan • 2 living areas • 4 bedrooms, 2 with en suites • sewing nook and Conveniently study area • 2 Located car garage 3 Bedroom Home and carport • extra large north facing entertaining deck • evaporative cooler • gas ducted•heating • underground Family home with above power • town water ground swimming pool GAMES / LIVING BUILDING: • huge games area with bar • Established gardens • separate shower and toilet • wood heater and air-conditioner • R/C air con and heating PROPERTY: • huge metal clad storage shed with workshop • Large garage/work shed • sealed road surfaces and dam • Pool area is fully fenced

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WEDDINGS

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Farm relics sit side-by-side with fine china and silverware at Killingworth Hill Café & Whisky Bar ~ it is rustic, traditional Australiana with more than a smack of sophistication. Drink in this history as you sample some of the finest drams you’ll ever come across. Enjoy a glass of wine, a charcuterie board made with the finest cheeses, meats, patés, pickles, fruits and nuts, or a bowl of homemade soup, a delicious dessert, tea or coffee.

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Meandering around Murrindindi . . .

MURRINDINDI

ARTS & TOURISM, BUSINESS & TRADES GUIDE

Murrindindi’s INDEPENDENT guide to events and attractions across the shire and surrounds for locals and tourists alike. Pick up a copy at one of our advertisers or informations centres in the shire or surrounding towns. Please support our advertisers as without them this magazine couldn’t be produced. If we support our local businesses and communities then we improve our local economy. Keep it local if you can. Produced and published by Ann Friedel Publishing, 11 Albert Street Alexandra Victoria. Material published in the Murrindindi Arts & Tourism, Business & Trades Guide is protected by Australian and International copyright laws. Reproduction of any material in whole or part is not permitted without prior authorisation by the publisher. Ann Friedel Publishing has made every effort to ensure the information provided at time of printing is correct, but accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions. Some components of some advertising in this magazine are made by Freepik.com or allfree-download.com. Events listed in this publication may be subject to change without notice.

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Helico is flying high...................................................................... 13 Harvesting the Feast.................................................................... 19 Community reaps what it sews................................................ 23 Lifelong learning for retirees..................................................... 29 Alexandra pro rodeo.................................................................... 32 Soak up the sun in Eildon........................................................... 35 Eildon hosts National Canoe Championships..................... 40 Rail Trail............................................................................................. 46 Kinglake Forest Adventures....................................................... 51 Lady Talbot Trails, Marysville..................................................... 53 A rainbow of kernels – glass gem corn.................................. 57 Arts and Entertainment.............................................................. 61 Yea Rotary Art Show............................................................... 61 What’s old is new again........................................................ 63 Rustic Simplicity exhibitions............................................... 66 Botanical artists....................................................................... 67 What’s on.......................................................................................... 70 Markets ............................................................................................ 71 Business & Trades Directory....................................................... 71 Business Listings............................................................................ 78 Contact & Emergency Numbers.............................................. 79 Murrindindi Shire Maps ............................................................. 80

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THE TURNBULL GOVERNMENT

Senator Jane Hume and the Turnbull Government are delivering for Indi. Safer local roads – Working with our local shires and councils to deliver over $14 million in road upgrades across our communities.

Building better local schools – By providing over $2.5 million in capital grants to our schools and delivering fairer needs-based school funding.

Delivering major infrastructure - Including $20 million for the Canterbury Road upgrade, sealing the pavement at Shelley-Walwa Road and the construction of a Heavy Vehicle Bypass for Mansfield Township.

Backing our volunteers – With over $300,000 in grants to volunteer organisations across Indi.

Backing local tourism – With funding for projects including the Alpine Events Centre, Wodonga City Heart, Destination Tallangatta, the Rutherglen Economic Revitalisation Project and the Benalla Airport Redevelopment.

SENATOR JANE HUME

Liberal Senator for Victoria 4 Treasury Place, East Melbourne VIC 3002 9232 8820 SenatorHume

Authorised by Senator Jane Hume, 4 Treasury Place, East Melbourne VIC 3002.

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Hylke and Neri Kijlstra at their award-winning helicopter rebuild business, Helico Australia, on Whanregarwen Road in Alexandra.

By Emily Friedel HIS WORK as an aircraft engineer has taken Hylke Kijlstra from the rolling pastures of Whanregarwen Road to the sweltering heat of the Northern Territory to the frozen expanses of Antarctica and back again. Hylke and his wife Neri now own a thriving helicopter rebuild facility, Helico Australia, which was among the 2017 Murrindindi Business Award winners. Helico Australia is based on Whanregarwen Road, just down the road from where Hylke first had his interest piqued by the inner workings of aircraft. In his late teens, Hylke worked for

Scott and Wendy Fennell in their vineyard and sometimes helped Scott with his mobile helicopter maintenance business. “I just started doing more and more with Scott, then eventually did an aircraft engineering apprenticeship and left the grapes behind. Once you get presented with helicopters, it’s pretty hard to go back – it’s a fun trade,” Hylke says. Once qualified, the national shortage of aviation mechanics opened up boundless opportunities for travel and adventure, and Hylke certainly took advantage of this. “You can go anywhere in

the world with it, everyone wants to be a pilot, but no one wants to be the grease monkey, so there’s a shortage of engineers,” Hylke says. Between 2008 and 2011, Hylke did three trips to Antarctica and Macquarie Island, spending months in sub-zero temperatures each time. He worked for Helicopter Resources as part of the support team for a group of scientists doing fieldwork based at Davis, Casey, and Macquarie Island stations. “We were basically the taxi service for the scientists. It was a lot of fun; it’s like a mining camp where

everyone’s huddled together, and you can’t go anywhere. Everyone has to be selfsufficient, but also everyone has to get along,” he says. Working on the frozen continent had unique challenges and, for the aircraft engineers, the daily routine was flipped on its head. “When the weather was good (no blizzards), the helicopters had to work all day, so we had to try and do the maintenance overnight. The sun doesn’t go down there in summer, and the wind pretty much stops overnight, but the temperature would still be around minus 15 degrees. Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 13

We had a little shipping container that was called the ‘heli-hut’, and we would work until our hands couldn’t move anymore because they were too cold, then swap out with someone else.” Hylke also experienced isolated life in weather at the opposite end of the spectrum working for HeliMuster NT on an outback station in the Northern Territory. “It was all work, we worked six or seven days a week, but we learned about the aircraft

and learned good work ethic,” Hylke says. Hylke and Neri met in 2006 when Hylke took some time off his trade to work at Mittagundi Outdoor Education Centre, where Neri was a director. Neri later joined Hylke when he went north to be part of the HeliMuster NT team – Hylke in the hangar, Neri in the office – and that was when they began to share some aircraftrelated work. As with the Antarctic, life on the remote station

presented unique challenges. Aside from the extreme temperatures, the tiny community of workers on the station – which fluctuated between four and around thirty-five between the wet and dry seasons respectively – was far removed from the rest of civilisation. “It was hot! But it was good. We had our own little house, which was pretty basic – just two bedrooms, corrugated iron and a concrete floor. We had a nice garden with

beautiful shady trees, so we could have a veggie garden, and the river was nearby, so there were some really beautiful aspects of it. I didn’t mind living in the middle of nowhere, having the food truck only come every one or two weeks, not being able to go shopping – I didn’t miss any of that stuff. But when we worked there fulltime, I found it quite socially isolating, ” Neri says. Two years of the heat was enough for Neri, so the pair ventured southward again

Below: Some of the Helico Australia team in the shed where they tear down and rebuild Robinson helicopters from all around Australia.

to Tasmania in 2010. Neri had her own business as a massage therapist, which gave her the flexibility to travel and the opportunity for them to pursue more aircraft work together. “I could tour around with Hylke – he would rebuild helicopters, and I would either be massaging people or sanding helicopters,” Neri says. Hylke’s and Neri’s decision to embark on a new type of adventure – starting a family – prompted them to put down roots in Alexandra and take their work relationship to the next level, creating Helico Australia together in 2013. For a couple of years, it was just Hylke and Neri working on the business, which provided mobile helicopter maintenance and

overhauls around Australia. Then, in 2015, they were joined by Terry Ross. “We thought we’d just do a few helicopter rebuilds every year, just enough to keep the three of us busy, and that’d do,” Hylke says. The ‘few’ rebuilds each year proliferated, and since March 2016, Helico Australia has gone from a crew of three to a crew of nine, employing both local and interstate engineers. “The original plan was to keep it small, but we just can’t keep up with demand unless we employ more people. We enjoy working as a team after it just being the two of us for so long. We have employed such lovely people, all with a strong work ethic and heaps of enthusiasm, and it’s

really nice – we have a very sociable team,” Neri says. Finding a niche in the Australian helicopter servicing industry has been a significant factor in their success. “We specialise in the Robinson company brand, which are entry-level helicopters. There are more Robinsons in Australia than all the other types of helicopter combined. Everyone wants to work on the bigger helicopters, so we thought we’d take up the slack on the little ones, which is paying off. It’s easy to stretch yourself too thin by having too many aircraft types that you look after, so we thought we’d stick with the one and get really good at it,” Hylke says. Helico Australia focuses on

overhauling helicopters, which involves a complete teardown and rebuild after an aircraft has clocked up 2200 hours of operation or when it has been in service for 12 years. They work on helicopters that have come from as near as Thornton and as far away as Broome. “I get a lot of pleasure from getting an old bucket of poo in from somewhere and sending it out looking like new. We get to do everything from sheet metal work, to electricals, to painting, to upholstery. It’s good variety instead of just changing oil filters all the time,” Hylke says. Two years ago, Hylke and Neri moved the business into a large shed on Whanregarwen Road. With a few renovations, including Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 15

the installation of a roller-door big enough to let helicopters inside, the shed has allowed the work to come to them, rather than the other way around. The shed has some sentimental value for Hylke, too: it was once the home of his parents’ pottery studio and, after that, the workshop where his father constructed a 14-metre boat. The shed is also located just 150 metres from the home Hylke grew up in after his family emigrated from The Netherlands in 1989, and his parents still live there, just a stone’s throw away from where he is running his own business. So not only has Hylke’s career in aviation mechanics come full-circle with Helico Australia now based in his old stomping ground of Whanregarwen Road, but it has also given his family life a nice symmetry now that he and Neri are raising a family in the area he spent most of his own childhood. For more information go to www. helicoaustralia.com.au or the Helico Australia Facebook page. Advertisement

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The Flowerdale Hotel offers meals and accommodation seven days a week, with a family A great place to break your ride or drive friendly with a classic country pub lunch atmosphere ~ plenty of parking available in an original country style hotel 3325 Whittlesea-Yea Road Flowerdale 3717 Ph: 5780 1230 www.flowerdalehotel.com.au Email bigflocker@bigpond.com

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We cater for all occasions from gourmet barbecues, buffet, banquets, finger food, including gourmet self-cook BBQ or drop off functions, we do all the shopping, preparation and cooking so you can spend time enjoying yourself with your guests.

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Above: Lyn Hickey at one of her Harvesting the Feast woodfired pizza nights at Fawcett Hall. Left: Lyn and President of Murrindindi Food and Wine Inc, Rob Mitchell, at a Meet the Maker Evening at Holmesglen in Eildon tasting mini lemon meringue tarts. Photo courtesy Sam Hicks Marketing and Photography

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airport, and we would watch the aeroplanes take off and land. Mum’s family is a big family, it was always lots of fun, with lots of food, and just good times, really, so there was always that good feeling around food,” Lyn says.

“We used to have Sunday roasts at Grandma and Grandad’s house. They lived on top of a hill in Wellington, overlooking the Wellington

These fond recollections of family feasts, which often included produce from family members’ backyards, have strongly influenced

Lyn’s attitude towards cooking and inspired the way she runs her catering business, Harvesting the Feast. “I see my catering style as slightly gourmet, but family style. It’s a good, hearty meal and that feeling that you get from sharing a meal together with friends and family. I love banquet-style catering, where people pass food around the table and

talk about it – to me, it adds warmth to an event.” Lyn came to Australia when she was 21 and after working in restaurants and a catering business in Kalgoorlie for seven years, she “threw a dart in the map and came to Victoria”. Once she found herself on this side of the country, it wasn’t long before Lyn decided to start her own catering business. Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 19

Above: Something for the sweet-tooth: Lyn’s individual pavlovas topped with vanilla bean cream strawberries and passion fruit. Left: a Harvesting the Feast light luncheon, perfect for a business meeting or get-together with friends and family. Photos courtesy Sam Hicks Marketing and Photography.

“My first event was here at the Fawcett Hall, it was a 50th birthday, and there were about 80 people. That was before we had the kitchen or even running water, I had a little marquee set up out the back – it was in the middle of winter and freezing cold. It was a total success, everyone loved it, and every event I have catered since has helped me grow and learn so much more.” Since settling in Alexandra eight years ago, Lyn has chosen to grow Harvesting the Feast slowly, working it around her family and the demands of raising four kids. She still operates out of the Fawcett Hall, which now has an extension with a commercial kitchen 20 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18

and a woodfire pizza oven out the back overlooking Fawcett’s idyllic pastures. Lyn puts the hall’s pizza oven to good use on the third Friday and Saturday nights every month from April to October with her pizza nights, which are full of good food, chatter, and cosiness. Lyn also sponsors and caters the annual Fawcett Hall autumn dinner fundraiser at the end of May as a way to give thanks for the support she has received from the hall and associated community. Growing her catering business gradually has also allowed Lyn to adhere steadfastly to her ‘keep it local’ ethos. “It’s about knowing where

your food comes from, knowing what’s in your food, and knowing what chemicals have been put into your food. Not only do you get freshness and great flavour, but you get good health benefits from local produce.” Like her parents and grandparents in New Zealand, Lyn grows and raises as much of her own food as possible and uses her own produce for catering events. “I have pigs, sheep, cows, chickens, and then my veggie patch as well. I have a huge amount of strawberries so when it’s strawberry season I use my own fresh strawberries because you can’t beat them. And then all the herbs I use come from my own garden.”

While Lyn strives to give her customers in the Murrindindi Shire the warm feelings she associates with groups of people dining together, she hasn’t forgotten her roots. Eating with her own family is something she still holds dear, and she tries to travel back to New Zealand at least once a year to attend family gatherings – often still at her grandparents’ house – to catch up and bond over comforting, homemade food. One day, Lyn hopes that she’ll be doing the same for her children. “That’s what I’m looking forward to: eventually I hope that they’ll be coming home to me and having the big family dinners like I used to do.” For more information go to harvestingthefeast.com.au

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By Emily Friedel WHAT COULD a bag made out of an old bed sheet lead to? The people at the heart of Boomerang Bags Alexandra hope that reusable bags made out of recycled or unwanted materials could spark a greater awareness of environmental issues and widespread everyday lifestyle changes to tackle them. Boomerang Bags was started in 2013 by two Queenslanders, Tania Potts and Jordyn de Boer, who wanted to reduce the environmental impact of plastics in their town. Now there are over 475 communities around the globe participating in Boomerang Bags and contributing to the effort to eradicate single-use plastic bags. Alexandra has proudly made its way onto that list of Boomerang Bag towns. Over the past twelve months, Boomerang Bags Alexandra has gone from a conversation between business partners Mish Farkashazy and Sasha Barrow to a communitywide movement involving people from all walks of life. It seems that the philosophy behind Boomerang Bags is one that has clicked with locals, both young and old. “My son, he’s nine, loves making the non-sew bag, which is just made using a t-shirt and tied up. He made nine in two days. I actually had to keep a bit of an eye on him because he was taking clothes out of his drawer and cutting up a lot of quite good t-shirts!“ Mish says with a laugh.

Above: some happy customers making use of the ‘Borrow and Bring Back’ Boomerang Bags at the Alexandra Fruit and Vegetable Shop. Page 23: participants at a Boomerang Bags Alexandra workshop at CEACA. Photo courtesy Mish Farkashazy.

“I was talking to the mother of a young woman who’d be in her 20s, and she said her daughter had never sewn before. But because of Boomerang Bags, this young woman asked her mum to get the sewing machine out and has now sewn 15 Boomerang Bags. It’s also nice that this movement is reviving some of these skills that had perhaps gone a bit out of fashion,” says Lucy Bond, who is among those helping to coordinate the project.

Jenny Coombs (L) and Jade Mitchell (R) at Alexandra Newsagency proudly displaying their Boomerang Bag stand. Photo courtesy Lucy Bond. Aside from those who have pulled out their sewing machines to make bags, support from the community has come in the form of donated fabric, donated sewing machines and other equipment, and participation in workshops to prepare ready-to-sew kits, with CEACA providing the workshop space for free. “I think it’s just a fantastic idea. Apart from it being a really good idea for the environment, it was a way for me to get involved in the community. I’m retired, but I am very reluctant to volunteer for structured programs such as ‘Meals on Wheels’. Boomerang Bags is a way for me to give my time, effort, and skills in a flexible way for a very worthwhile project,” says Vicki Ellis who has attended several

workshops and sews bags at home. “I found myself landed with the printing job at the workshops, which suited me fine. That’s the beauty: you don’t have to be able to sew to become involved, you can cut fabric, or even just go through the fabrics to find out what’s suitable, bundle up the kits, or iron – there’s always lots of ironing to be done. There’s a job for anybody. Even the little ones get there, and we teach them how to rip fabric.” Many local businesses have also jumped on board, happy to encourage the use of reusable bags. Ready-to-sew kits can be picked up and returned to Nanny Jan’s Third Drawer Down, Inspire on Grant, and CEACA. Free ‘Borrow and

Bring Back’ Boomerang Bags are available at the Alexandra Fruit and Vegetable Shop, Newsagency, and Alexandra Library – anyone is welcome to take one to keep and reuse (or return), but the idea is that these bags stay within the community. ‘Bought to Support’ bags, which are $5 each, are available at the Grant Street Grocer, Nanny Jan’s Third Drawer Down, and at Dindi Naturals. These bags are the purchaser’s to do with as they please, and with Christmas approaching, the ‘Bought to Support’ bags make a great alternative to paper gift bags or wrapping paper, or even make lovely gifts themselves. Wherever you get them from, Mish and Lucy say that the key to success with

reusable bags lies in the ‘reusable’ part. “I would very much hope that over time bringing your reusable bag becomes the norm and that the single-use disposable bag becomes a thing of the past. And it’s not so much about whether it’s a Boomerang Bag or another bag, it’s just that it’s that same bag being reused and keeping plastic bags out of landfill and out of our oceans. I think it’s just making that commitment to setting up a system, so you do remember to use them,” Lucy says. “All my reusable bags are in the car, and once I’ve taken them in the house, I make sure they go back in the car, and I make sure they’re in the front of the car, so I can see them and grab them,” Mish says. Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 25

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Mish Farkashazy says that people shouldn’t be put off getting involved in Boomerang Bags by a lack of sewing skills: “We don’t care about perfection, as long as it’s usable it really doesn’t matter how skilled you are.” Mish and Lucy also know the long-term success of Boomerang Bags Alexandra is reliant on ongoing community involvement and want everyone to know they’re welcome to participate however they like, even if it’s just picking up a free bag and (re)using it or donating unwanted fabric. “Even my husband’s got involved because the tables at CEACA are a bit low for things like ironing, so he

Mish and Lucy hope that any contribution to the movement, no matter how small, will inspire other adjustments towards an environmentally friendly lifestyle, all of which add up, especially when they spread throughout the community.

has a flow-on effect, because it’s really satisfying. And there’s then that desire to do more, which can lead to bringing your own reusable cup to the coffee shop, to getting a compost or a worm farm going or sorting your recycling more carefully. It’s about incremental steps and doing what’s achievable for your household,” Lucy says.

“As people become more aware of one issue and perhaps make a change, that

“Also, working collectively to make a difference is so important because you can

made some wooden blocks to chock them up,” Vicki says.

feel so small in the face of environmental issues, but projects like Boomerang Bags allow the community to work together for a collective impact and provide a springboard for conversations and action.” “Who knows where a bag made from an old bed sheet could take us!” For more information go to www.facebook.com/ boomerangbagsalexandra or call Lucy on 0400 223 113.

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By Carol Hopkins “WHAT DO you do with all your spare time?” is a question commonly asked of retired people. And, certainly, for many retirees, the loss of work and family responsibilities can leave a big gap in their lives. However, retirees who have joined Murrindindi East U3A find they have no problem filling in their time with over 30 courses and activities on offer to keep them socially, mentally and physically active. In any given month, members could find themselves visiting a winery, exercising to music, discussing a book, brushing up their computer skills, learning about Australian history, going on a bush walk or making sushi.

Page 31: U3A birdwatching group takes a walk along Granny’s Lane, near Alexandra. Above: Carol Hopkins (right) teaches Elizabeth Longham about Facebook. Below: Chris Clark (left) and Helen Grant practice making fresh pasta.

As Greta Vallance, Secretary of Murrrindindi East U3A says, “There’s no reason for people to feel bored and isolated in their retirement. Our organisation offers a wealth of opportunities for people to learn and experience something new in a friendly, relaxed environment.” All activities are no cost, or low cost, and are run by volunteers, usually U3A members. “We actively encourage our members to share their particular interests, knowledge and skills with others,” Greta says. “For example, next year we have two artists running courses on printmaking and drawing, a 4WD enthusiast organising day trips, a history buff showing us how to research our local area and an information technology expert teaching computer skills.” U3A stands for University of the Third Age. Its aim is to encourage people over 50 to stay mentally, physically and socially active in their retirement years. Although it is called a ‘university’, there are no entry requirements, no exams and no awards are given. It is about learning for the love of it and, in the process, having fun and meeting new people. The ‘third age’ simply refers to the time of life when the stages of childhood, and then work and family responsibilities, are largely over. “Some people are put off by the term ‘university’,” Greta says, “but we are not an academic institution at all. We are a

community of people sharing our knowledge and skills which was the original meaning of the word.” For many of the courses and activities, such as birdwatching, bushwalking, 4WDriving, winery visits and concerts, there’s not a classroom, lecturer or PowerPoint presentation in sight. Even those courses based at the U3A campus emphasise informal, shared learning based on participants’ needs. As well, there are those activities like ‘Happy Hour’ that are purely social. Regardless of the activity, they all provide opportunities for members to talk, laugh and enjoy the company of others. “We find from our feedback forms that this aspect of U3A is particularly valued by our members,” Greta says. The Murrindindindi East group also runs interstate bus trips. In 2017, members enjoyed a week in Adelaide and surrounding areas. For 2018, the group has organised a trip to the Blue Mountains. “Our interstate bus trips are extremely popular with places filling up almost as soon as the trip is announced,” Greta says. As well as joining the local U3A program, members can also enrol in U3A Online. This is a ‘virtual’ University of the Third Age delivering a wide range of educational programs via the internet. All that’s needed to take part is a computer, internet access and some basic computer skills. There are over 60 courses on offer covering topics such as history, science, nature, literature, world affairs and philosophy to name a few. Being able to study at home is a boon to people who live in remote areas or have mobility problems.

U3A Online is a separate entity to Murrindindi East U3A and for a yearly fee of $35 members get access to as many online courses as they wish. More information is available at u3aonline.org.au. The University of the Third Age was established in France in 1973, but by the early 1980s, it had spread throughout the world, arriving in Australia in 1984. There are now over 300 U3A groups and 300,000 members right across Australia with over 100 groups and 33,000 members in Victoria alone. Murrindindi East U3A was formed seven years ago. From small beginnings, it has now grown to 110 members with a further recruitment drive about to get underway. To attract new members, and to keep existing ones, the group regularly revises its educational program. For 2018, fifteen new courses and activities have been added to the program covering topics such as creative writing, making greeting cards, art, bushwalking, computer skills, playing darts, 4WDriving, cooking and meeting local artists.

Above: Elizabeth Longham (right) and Helen and Howard Paix try to identify herbs. Below: Bob Scott and Greta Vallance sample the wines at Little River Winery.

It costs only $30 a year for individuals or $50 for couples to join the group, and you then have access to as many free courses and activities as you wish. You can enrol online at murrindindieastu3A.org.au or pick up the latest brochure in Alexandra at the Visitor Information Centre, the library or Goulburn River Books. Enrolment Day for 2018 is on Friday 12 January from 10am to 3pm at the U3A Campus in the Old Alexandra Hospital building, 20 Cooper St Alexandra. However, if you can’t make that date, you can enrol at any time using the membership form on the website or brochure. Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 31

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with the seasoned pros, some youngsters will showcase their riding skills (on appropriately sized steeds) in the junior bareback and barrel racing events.

And while the eight-second qualifying time may not sound like much to the uninitiated, a lot of excitement can be packed into that tiny period, especially if you’re sitting on an animal that is doing everything in its power to get you off its back.

“The ponies have to weigh over 200 kilos for the junior rodeo events, and when the kids enter, we get their weight and size and match them up to the ponies, so we don’t have a big kid on a little pony or anything like that,” Gary says.

“I have rodeoed for nearly all my life; when you’re in the rhythm and you know what you’re doing it’s sort of like riding a showjumping horse, there are things that you do to make it easier to ride. But on some horses, eight seconds feels like eight hours. Not every horse bucks the same, they learn their own little tricks, you’ve just got to know what to do and when to do it,” Gary says.

With keen competitors of all ages and an action-packed schedule, the Alexandra Pro Rodeo promises to be an evening of excitement for the whole family. “It’ll be a really good show, Alexandra – about four hours of non-stop entertainment,” Gary says.

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By Gazza from Eildon Bait & Tackle Eildon Pondage is a great spot for new and old anglers alike; it’s well stocked, has excellent access for families with children and the older angler that has difficulty with the steep banks of a river. A walking track goes completely around the Lower Pondage and is about 4 km for a circuit; there are also roadways and jetties that add to its accessibility.

On the opposite side of the pondage and lower down is a floating jetty and barbecue area, which proves to be popular as well.

The upper part of the Lower Pondage and the football oval are other areas worth targeting with lures and baits, however you do need to be aware that during the warmer months when the water is used for irrigation or generating power these areas can suddenly start flowing quite quickly and make bait fishing a little

difficult so stick with the lures when this occurs. Access for families in the Upper Pondage is quite good especially behind the Eildon Pondage Holiday Park where many anglers have enjoyed landing a trophy trout or two – here Power Bait, dough, lure and occasionally worms are the go. Right round both the Upper and Lower Pondage there are many picnic areas and tables for those that just want to enjoy the atmosphere of a relaxing visit to the country with a great view of the water and all that it beholds. Catch you later, Gazza

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Keep an eye out for the many different mammals, reptiles and birds that live in the park (king parrot). If you’re lucky you might even see a hungry echidna (below) fossicking for ants.

for ants along the trail!

LAKE EILDON is Victoria’s second largest inland water body and is surrounded by over 27,000ha of forest, which means there’s something for everyone to enjoy here.

nature selfie. Starting at the Lakeside Camping Area, the undulating track follows the lake edge via Point Mead, where walkers are treated to stunning views of Lake Eildon and its surrounds.

Water activities

If you’re feeling really keen, you can continue from Point Mibus onto Bedrock Creek and return via the steep ascent up Estate Spur. At this time of year be sure to wear a hat and sunscreen, carry plenty of water and let someone know where you’re going.

Situated around the deep blue waters of Lake Eildon, Fraser is a great place for water activities at this time of year. Visitors and locals can easily access the lake from the day visitor and camping areas to go fishing, kayaking, canoeing, powerboating, water skiing, jet skiing and swimming. There are multiple boat ramps in the Fraser block, providing easy access to the lake at different water levels throughout the year. Walks For those of you who prefer dry land, there are plenty of walks on offer. The Bolte Bay Track to Point Mibus is a must-do for the perfect 38 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18

Something for the kids The two nature trails, Perfect Cure and Candlebark Nature Trail, are suitable for all ages and abilities and offer a gentle one hour loop walk. If you keep an eye out as you’re walking you may spot some of the many different mammals, reptiles and birds that live in the park. If you’re lucky you might even see a hungry echidna fossicking

Looking for somewhere to ride your bike? The Coller Bay Walking and Bike Track is a fantastic multi-use trail that follows the edge of Lake Eildon. Great for a family adventure and easy to get to, the track links Fraser’s three camping areas – Lakeside, Candlebark and Devils Cove Camping Area. During peak holiday periods, Parks Victoria will run Junior Ranger activities in the Fraser block. From discovery walks and games to outdoor crafternoon sessions, our rangers lead fun activities for children aged six to 12. The Junior Ranger activities are offered for free to encourage children to explore our parks and care for the environment. Visit www. juniorrangers.com.au for more information and to find out what’s on.

toilets, hot showers, free gas barbecues and communal fire places. Volunteer campground hosts will be stationed at camping areas to help our rangers during the park’s busiest periods. See them for park information and if you have any questions during your visit. Campfire safety Every summer bushfires start from unattended and illegal campfires. Follow these simple instructions to make sure you’re not posing a bushfire risk: • only light campfires in designated Parks Victoria fire places • never leave a campfire unattended • always have an adult supervising the fire

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• ensure your campfire is fully extinguished before leaving it.

The Fraser Camping area offers three campgrounds in bush settings, positioned around the lake foreshore - Lakeside, Candlebark and Devils Cove. Facilities include

Search ‘Can I or Can’t I?’ online for more information about fire safety and download the VicEmergency app to stay updated on fire and emergency information.

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7 Main Street Eildon ~ 5774 2184

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 7AM TILL LATE Breakfast every morning from 7am

We offer a comprehensive cafe menu Delicious coffee and cake Pizza available from 4.30pm Friday and Saturday Open from 8am Tuesday to Sunday Extended trading hours over Christmas and Public Holidays

• pizzas • hot and cold drinks • souvlaki • fresh fish and chips • steak sandwiches • burgers

1369 Taggerty-Thornton Road THORNTON PH 03 5773 2293

It’s just the vibe of the thing . . .

Thornton Caravan Park

THORNTON BUTCHER & DELI

Situated on the banks of the Goulburn River 15 minutes from Lake Eildon

SPECIALISTS IN a great range of smoked products all prepared and smoked on the premises FAMOUS FOR • beef jerky • smoked lamb backstrap • kabana • hams • bacon and more NOT TO MENTION a great range of quality meat and local products at great prices

• Powered and unpowered grass sites Wild Water Championships • Undercover electric barbecue • Cabins • Swings • Games room • Swimming pool Pets allowed ~ under control

Phone Jeff or Wendy 5773 2224 Hours Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm Sat 8am-2pm Sunday ~ Cup Weekend till Easter 8am-1pm

Ph / Fax 03 5773 2305

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS EILDON

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CALENDER OF EVENTS

4th January

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Junior Championships

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Wild Water Championships

9th January

Boat A Cross (afternoon)

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Australian Canoe Slalom Championships

EVENTS RUN AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES DAILY Mornings 9am – 12pm | Afternoons 1pm – 4pm

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You can Water access these events via Wild Championships The Outdoor Education Group (O.E.G), 716 Back Eildon Rd, Eildon AND Snobs Creek Estate Winery, 486 Goulburn Hwy, Eildon

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Above: Boater Cross participants. Photo courtesy Balint Vekassy. Page 41: Jessica Fox, World Champion Olympian, will be a special guest at this event.

EILDON HAS been selected to host the 2018 National Canoe Slalom and Wild Water Championship on 4th to 12th January 2018. This event will bring elite athletes, Olympians and world champions from all over Australia to compete on the iconic Goulburn River. Canoe slalom and wild water competitions have long been a part of Australia’s history, with paddlers being involved at an international level for more than 30 years. This year Australia’s own Jessica Fox will be a special 40 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18

guest – she has competed at two Olympic Games, winning silver and bronze, and is currently one of the top three paddlers in the world in canoe slalom. The event will also incorporate the Australian Junior Championships to be conducted over three days. Kids aged between eight to 18 will be representing their schools in both wild water and canoe slalom events. Competitors in the canoe slalom will negotiate their way through a series of both upstream and downstream

gates, with points being added to their times for missing or touching a gate. Wild water competitors will engage in both short and long sprints through a series of rapids. ‘Boater Cross’ will be introduced for the first time to an Australian National event. This is an exciting new sport receiving a lot of attention both here and overseas. It involves groups of four competitors launching their boats off a 10 to 12 foot ramp into the water then navigating through several gates and

completing a mandatory roll during the run. This adrenalin-filled event is well worth watching! Grab a picnic blanket or chair and sit in the shade of the trees lining the beautiful Goulburn River – it will be a great day out with food, drink and vantage points available at The Outdoor Education Group, 716 Back Eildon Road and Snobs Creek Estate Winery, 486 Goulburn Valley Highway, Eildon. Events run from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm on all days. (see ad p39)

Breakfast from 9am Lunch 7 days Dinner Thursday, Friday & Saturday COURTESY BUS AVAILABLE

Information / bookings phone

5774 2585

Jerusalem Creek Marina and Holiday Park, 501 Jerusalem Creek Road, EILDON

GREAT LAKE VIEWS • Boost Wakeboarding • Boost Flyboarding • Picnic Boats – no licence required • Fishing Boats • Guided Lake Tours • Canoe and Stand Up Paddle Board Hire • Restaurant & Bar • Bottlemart Express • Fishing Tackle • General Store

www.jerusalemcreek.com.au On the Harbour at 190 Sugarloaf Road Eildon Ph 0425 816 959

Lunch and dinner Thursday to Sunday with a long lunch session on Sundays (extended hours over summer) Available for parties and receptions Organised coach tours on request ~ Call us to arrange your next group’s or club’s outing

EILDON

Fri-Sat-Sun open till late

9 Main Street, • Dine in or take-away • Fully licensed Eildon • Fresh house made tomato • Freshly ground Vittoria Ph: 5774 2001 sauce on house made ORO special bar coffee organic flour bases • Large selection of • Premium quality wines toppings include sopressa salami, Virginian ham and mozzarella cheese

Coffee Light Meals Pastries Cakes Bread Open from 6.30am Monday to Sunday The Eildon Bakery Cafe 10 Main Street Eildon Ph 03 5774 2362 42 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18

Fun wake boarding experiences available with BoostWake at Jerusalem Creek Marina and Holiday Park: Have you ever considered doing something completely different – spend that special moment with your family and friends on the water in an industry leading Nautique G23 wake boat on Lake Eildon? BoostWake can guarantee that everybody on board will enjoy the day, whether you wake board, wake surf, water ski, tube – all the brand new range of equipment is supplied with the hire. Or just head out and cruise the amazing waterways in our region. You can do as much or as little as you like.

YOUR NEXT Lake Eildon adventure awaits you at the Jerusalem Creek Marina and Holiday Park (the Adventure Hub). Based on the foreshore of Lake Eildon on the Jerusalem Creek Inlet the Hub is your must visit activities centre

providing people of all ages with water sports activities from tranquil to extreme.

in the world, Flyboarding, and be thrust up to 15 metres above the water to fly like a superhero.

Test your wake boarding and wake surfing skills riding the wake of the Super Air Nautique G23 wake boat or try the fastest growing action water sport

Catch a ride with one of the local fishing guides and chase trout, golden perch, red fin or the largest freshwater fish in Australia, the mighty Murray cod, or

Eildon Road, Eildon Toll free: 1800 651 691 Situated amongst 30 acres of well shaded areas and nestled beneath Lake Eildon, the park is on the banks of the picturesque pondage, a natural habitat for native birds and a fisherman’s paradise. There is an abundance of birds, fauna and wildlife that surround our Park making it a relaxing place to stay, whilst enjoying our well maintained grounds and gardens.

Our cabins are self contained and designed for your comfort. We also have many spacious, powered and non-powered camping sites available. Eildon Pondage Holiday Park also offers: Swimming Pool Playground Tennis Court Giant Jumping Cushion Laundry Facilities Large Barbecue Area Wireless Internet Outdoor Movies in the Summer Holidays (weather permitting) We are very close to the Alliance Boat Ramp Excellent fishing from the park grounds. And much more . . .

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www.eildonpondage.com info@eildonpondage.com

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Eildon Auto Spares & Eildon Bait & Tackle

BIG4 TAGGERTY HOLIDAY PARK

• Auto Spares • Auto Accessories • Fishing Tackle and Bait • Fishing Licences • Water Sports Equipment • Boat Safety Gear • Gumboots

Gary Constantine 7-8 Main Street Eildon Ph 03 5774 2712 Fax 03 5774 2738

is the perfect place for a weekend revival or stay for weeks for a complete rejuvenation. Featuring over 1km of Acheron River with the majestic Cathedral Range as your back drop, you can experience nature at its best. Be it fishing on the banks of local rivers, touring valleys or just kick back, relax and unwind. Hosts: Michelle Wraight & Mathew Lovett 3380 Maroondah Highway Taggerty Ph: 03 5774 7263 Freecall 1800 880 895 Fax: 5774 7282 E: book@big4taggerty.com.au W: www.big4taggerty.com.au

DECK OVER LOOKING PONDAGE DRIVE-THRU BOTTLE SHOP CHEF’S SPECIALS DAILY

OPEN 7 DAYS • 2 pool tables • Pizza a specialty • All meals Eat-In or Take-Away I Riverside Drive Eildon 3713 P 03 5774 2508 E goldentrout@bigpond.com W www.goldentrout.com.au

AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN MADE MADE KAYAKS KAYAKS Fishing Fishing & & Leisure Leisure 10 10 yr. yr. Warranty Warranty www.aquayak.com www.aquayak.com Ph: Ph: (03) (03) 9357 9357 9992 9992

Paddle Paddle & & Portage Portage CANOES CANOES Ph:0447 Ph:0447 488 488 524 524

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simply take a guided scenic tour of the lake. If you prefer your independence and hold a current Marine Licence the Hub provides boat hire with hourly rates for a fleet of Renegade 5.2m fishing boats and multiple hourly rates for the Super Air Nautique G23. For a more tranquil experience the Hub supplies a range of other water craft for hire without the need for a Marine Licence. Take a picnic boat and tour the lake with up to eight people, choose a one or two person canoe or take in the breathtaking scenery from a stand-up paddle board. With both on-shore and water access, the Hub can provide all your water sport

and fishing equipment from its showroom but also caters for those who bring their own gear. The Hub also has a Bottlemart Express and general store for groceries, newspapers, picnic and camping supplies and gift vouchers for many activities. On site 501 Cafe Bar and Grill, with fantastic views over the lake, serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week and dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and can cater for your next event. A courtesy bus is available to transport you to and from your the venue. For more information call 03 5774 2585, email info@jerusalemcreek. com or drop into 501 Jerusalem Creek Road Eildon.

Another great way to experience the lake is to hire a luxury pontoon or fishing boat from Lakeview Boat Hire located at Aqua Bar & Cafe on the harbour at Lake Eildon Marina, on Sugarloaf Road. After your play on the lake call into Aqua for a delicious meal on the deck overlooking the harbour.

The flyboard rider stands on a board connected by a long hose to a watercraft. Water is forced under pressure to a pair of boots with jet nozzles underneath which provide thrust for the rider to fly up to 15 metres in the air or to dive headlong through the water down to 2.5 metres. A qualified instructor from Boost Flyboarding is the one controlling the throttle of the jet ski, so all you have to focus on is to fly like a superhero! Try the newest and fastest growing action watersport in the world,

Flyboarding

We supply wake boards, wake surf boards, tubes, ropes, jackets and a fully-trained Boost Wake staff member to drive and set up your boat so you are sure to have an awesome day in an industry leading Nautique G23 wake boat Located at Jerusalem Creek Marina and Holiday Park 501 Jeruslam Creek Road Eildon

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Tea Garden • Bed & Breakfast Charming old schoolhouse (c1885) overlooking the Trawool Valley ~ perfect place to stay on your Rail Trail Adventure! • English Style Bed & Breakfast • Pets welcome • Devonshire Teas & Light Lunches • Cosy Fire for Chilly Days • Parking available for Rail Trail RMB 8314 Goulburn Valley Hwy Trawool Ph: 03 5797 3118 M: 0409 014 837 schoolhouse8314@gmail.com www.baba.com.au/schoolhouse

88 High Street, Yea Ph: (03) 5797 2515

Thanks to the multi-award winning chef Tony Z the Goulburn Valley’s newest modern Australian

Specialising in Market Fresh Seafood, mouth wate Come find out why everyone is talking about

10 High desserts & delicious coffeeSt Yea (03) 579

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21a Station St Yea (03) 5797 2000 FREE wine tasting & live music first Saturday of month 3pm-6pm Join our rewards club & receive 10% off our next meal with us

With a reputation for delighting day trippers and locals, discover our range of beautiful handcrafted goods and imaginative gifts for all ages.

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• Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Take-away • Free WiFi Mon-Tues 8.30am-4pm ~ closed Wed ~ Thursday-Sunday 8.30am-8.30pm 10 High Street Yea Ph 03 5797 2528

YEA MOTEL A warm welcome to all

Phone 03 5797 2660 8 Miller Street Yea info@yeamotel.com.au www.yeamotel.com.au

“Make sure if you eat in Yea, it is at the Peppercorn!” Trip Advisor

Situated along the Great Victorian Rail Trail just 10 minutes from Yea, Alexandra and Yarck A great spot to rest when you need a break

OPEN: Wed - Sun & public holidays 12noon-5pm TASTE: the highly awarded Sangiovese, exemplary reds & crisp whites STAY: for Sedona’s delicious produce platters 182 Shannons Road Murrindindi 3717 T 03 9730 2883 M 0432 435 180 Follow us on Facebook

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• nine units ~ bright, clean and comfortable with 3 family rooms sleeping 4 in each. Twin share units also available • queen beds and en suites • heated pool • barbecues

www.yeapeppercorn.com.au

Thursday - Monday 10am-4pm & Public Holidays

• Bar • Restaurant Market fresh seafood, locally sourced - 4:00pm ~ perfect Closed Wednesda steaks,8:30am local wines & ciders, • Accommodation Mon-Tue

Ph 0413 489 196 25 High St, Yea

FULLY LICENSED

Specialising in large groups A great meal in the Bistro The Beer Garden with a view A drink in the Country Pub An ice-cream or take-away coffee / hot chocolate / tea or cold drinks at the Pavement Cafe A good night’s sleep in the Motel Lots of parking space for bicycles, motorbikes, cars and yards for horses

Ph 03 5797 6266 4364 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Molesworth

Weekly or Overnight

A cosy 2 bedroom self-contained cottage • Linen provided • Fully equipped kitchen • Private • 1.5 km to rail trail 5773 4304 | Walsh145@me.com 145 Middle Creek Rd Yarck

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Pre-loved, affordably priced books and magazines which you can peruse at your leisure in a comfortable reading area Opening hours Mon 11.30am-3pm, Tues & Wed by chance or appointment Thurs and Fri 11.30am-4pm Sat and Sun 10.30am-5pm Catherine Wherry and Jeremy Morrison Ph 03 5773 4337 or 0400 418 139 6591 Maroondah Highway Yarck books.at.yarck@gmail.com

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Great Coffee Country style food eat-in or take-away Post office / Newsagency Groceries

Open 7am - 6pm, 7 days a week 6595 Maroondah Hwy, Yarck yarckgeneralstore@hotmail.com PH Maree or Jenny on 03 5773 4204

Located in the centre of Yarck, adjacent to the Rail Trail, these freestanding, converted open plan church buildings provide a stylishly decorated, comfortable haven, an ideal resting place to break your journey or as a base for exploring the local area

B & B Accommodation

0414 969 008

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14 ALEXANDRA Timber Tramway and Museum

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and B&B coffee • local produce • licensed Breakfast and Lunch Thursday to Sunday from 6.30am Maroondah Hwy Yarck Ph 03 5773 4223 Bed & Breakfast Overnight & Holiday Accommodation Catering for groups up to 14 Adjacent to rail trail & eateries Ph 0409 004 887 / 0408 599 677 www.yarckcottage.com

Start and end your rail trail experience at the Timber Tramway. Train rides, kids’ activities and refreshments. Station Street, Alexandra Open 2nd & 4th Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm Group bookings welcome. ALEXANDRA MARKET 2nd Saturday of each month. Ph 0427 509 988 www.alexandratramway.org.au

Alexandra

Bakery & Cafe 70 Grant Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 2272 • coffee and varieties of teas • large variety of traditional sourdoughs • cakes and catering for special occasions • large variety sandwiches and rolls

Close to rail trail/ 5 mins to town centre

Waverley Historic Guest House Bed and Breakfast

56 Nihil Street Alexandra Phone: 03 5772 1146 or 0409 411 816 waverley@ycs.com.au www.waverleyguesthouse.com.au Waverley House is a beautifully restored Federation style guest house built in the 1900’s and provides boutique accommodation for visitors to the area.

Alexandra Motor Inn

76 Downey Street (Maroondah Hwy) Ph 03 5772 2077 alexmotorinn001@bigpond.com.au www.alexandramotorinn.com.au 16 comfortable units, including family rooms, interconnecting suites with queen size beds. Each unit has en suite, reverse cycle airconditioning, large plasma TV, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, microwave, refrigerator, wireless internet available. Lawned courtyard, BBQ and children’s play area, big boat parking, solar-heated salt water swimming pool

• Fully self contained Deluxe and Standard Cabins and Studios with air-conditioning and TV • Powered and Unpowered tourist sites • Long Term Holiday Sites Facilities • barbecues • playground • kiosk, ice, • camp kitchen • town water, sewerage

5016 Maroondah Hwy Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1222 info@alexandratouristpark.com www.alexandratouristpark.com Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 49

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Waverley occupies the most central position in Alexandra. Its homely comfort will appeal to all holiday makers seeking pleasurable enjoyment in the country. Moderate tariff Ken & Marie Bristow 56 Nihil Street Alexandra Phone: 03 5772 1146 or 0409 411 816 waverley@ycs.com.au www.waverleyguesthouse.com.au

STAY IN THE HEART OF MARYSVILLE Two upstairs, fully self-contained apartments with spacious kitchen, dining and living area, 2 bedrooms and decks with stunning views. Accommodates 4-5 people. 27 Murchison Street, Marysville Ph 0408 103 481 www.alpinoapartments.com.au

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THERE’S A lot of action in Kinglake West at the moment – with a lot more to come – with Kinglake Forest Adventures now open to the general public for weekend adventures. Owners Colin and Michelle French made the decision in 2016, to expand their existing school camp business (previously known as Kinglake Ranges Wilderness Camp) by opening their facilities on weekends and school and public holidays to families and action seekers. It’s a move that locals are applauding as it promises to bring significant benefit to the community through increasing local tourism. “We wanted to create an attraction that uniquely shared the experience of our forest and that proudly represented the parks and forests of the Kinglake Ranges” says Colin. “As an attraction, it will bring people to the area for a day and weekend stays which will ultimately benefit other businesses and increase local employment.” An adventure oasis With Kinglake Forest Adventures located on 800 hectares of forest, there are plenty of activities that people of all ages and abilities can experience. As an all-encompassing nature based adventure oasis, adventurers can get a taste of sky high thrills with challenging tree climbs, swing bridges, soaring zip lines, a flying fox and daring free fall jumps. For the speed demons (or the cruisers) they can hurtle (or turtle) on the mountain bike tracks and skill up at the bike clinics. “All our activities from the tree top challenges to the mountain bike riding are progression based so are perfect for beginners to the more advanced,” says Colin. “We have families with young kids, groups of friends and even work teams coming here to test their limits, face their fears and have some good old fashioned, fresh aired fun. Those who prefer to stick closer to the ground, can hang out in the recreation arena flinging frisbees, kicking the hacky sack or balancing on our slacklines. They can also meander with the resident wallabies or journey along the banks of the King Parrot Creek, amidst century old ferns listening to the unique interpretive tours.” “Our interpretive experience apps offer visitors a forest experience with a difference,”

says Colin. “Via our easy downloadable app you can journey through the forest learning of the surroundings and its inhabitants, the ancient history of the area or hearing of the more recent heartbreaking stories of Black Saturday. Best of all each of the three tours are downloadable in English, Mandarin and Hindi.” There is certainly a lot of history in the area with the forest once an ancient ocean floor and the more recent Black Saturday Fires that destroyed the original camp in 2009. Visitors also can view time-lapse footage in the Discovery Centre of the regeneration over the years since the fires. “Kinglake Forest Adventures is the perfect location for anyone looking to escape the crowds and spend time with their tribe. We wanted to create a place where real connections and lasting memories can be made. Outdoors, in the fresh air and in person” said Colin. Local tourism The business itself has already provided a number of new job opportunities in the preparation of getting Kinglake Forest Adventures ready for action. This included building swing bridges, zip lines, a flying fox and other tree top challenges and the creation of different mountain bike tracks suitable for all ages and levels. “Moving forward our staff and suppliers will also represent a cross section of the community from local mums and students in various service roles, outdoor recreational specialists facilitating activities to the tradies responsible for ongoing maintenance and butchers and bakers supplying goods for our camps”, says Colin. Colin and his team have found the whole experience of creating this new forest precinct, for people to enjoy nature in a safe and joyful environment, very rewarding. “I am so grateful to be working with such a fantastic team that works largely ‘outside the box’ and has a new idea, a new way and a different job come their way almost on a daily basis. It’s challenging and energising and requires a really strong and supportive culture. Which is exactly how it is,” says Colin. Kinglake Forest Adventures officially opened in September and is open on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. You can book your visit in online via www. kinglakeforestadventures.com.au

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EARLY SUMMER is a wonderful time for wandering through Marysville’s verdant forests. With the days getting longer and the remnants of spring rain still feeding waterfalls, taking a stroll in the cool bush is especially rejuvenating at this time of year. Lady Talbot Drive is a stone’s throw from Marysville town centre and offers walking trails that will delight any nature lover. The journey to the trail heads is a treat in itself, with striking views of skeletalised mountain ash rising out of a sea of tree ferns. There are also several picnic spots along Lady Talbot Drive if you fancy a bite by

the clear waters of the Taggerty River. There are four trails along Lady Talbot Drive: Keppel Falls, Phantom Falls, Taggerty Cascades, and The Beeches (unfortunately The Beeches was closed at the time of writing, so this article only covers the first three trails). The walks are all unique and surprisingly different given how close they are to one another, so it’s worth exploring each of them. The Keppel and Phantom Falls trail heads are accessible with two-wheel drive when dry, but four-wheel drive is best to reach Taggerty Cascades and The Beeches. You can find more information about

these walks and others around Marysville at the Marysville Lake Mountain Tourist Information Centre or on the free Visit Marysville app, available through iTunes or Google Play. Keppel Falls Distance: 2 km, approximately 45 minutes return. The winding trail to Keppel Falls is flanked by towering walls of vegetation, with the odd gap where you can pause to admire the neighbouring mountain and the Taggerty River running through the valley below. Most of the track is clear and easy to walk, but there are a couple of short,

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This trail plunges you into the dense temperate rainforest, and tree fern fronds arch over much of the path.

The trail ends with a fenced wooden platform that provides the perfect spot to watch the water rushing down Keppel Falls and soak in the serene forest atmosphere.

There are also two bridge crossings that provide rest stops with glorious scenery: the first lets you gaze along the Taggerty River as it courses through the undergrowth and the second gives you a bird’s eye view of the valley.

Phantom Falls Distance: 1.6 km, approximately 45 minutes return. The Phantom Falls trail leads you up the mountain along a steep track with lots of stairs and some hairpin bends, but excellent maintenance makes it a joy to walk.

At Phantom Falls, the metal viewing platform reaches out close to the water so you can see it crashing down the nearby granite rocks then disappearing below. Taggerty Cascades Distance: 250 m, approximately 20

minutes return. The Taggerty Cascades trail runs alongside the Taggerty River as it plunges down the valley. The track is moderately steep with stairs most of the way. The trail takes you through a cool, dark mass of tree ferns and moss-covered tree trunks. There are a few spots offering clear views of the Taggerty River diving down small waterfalls. At the bottom of the trail, there is a metal bridge across the river where you can watch the water tumble down boulders into a pool surrounded by towering myrtle beeches.

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By Emily Friedel MANY OF us have gone through life under the misconception that corn only comes in yellow. But corn’s palette covers the spectrum from pure white to ebony. And one particular cultivar, glass gem corn, can produce an entire rainbow of kernels in a single cob. Glass gem corn is an heirloom variety developed by a part-Cherokee farmer in Oklahoma. As a youth, Carl Barnes, who is now in his eighties, began exploring his Native American roots. A large part of understanding his heritage involved learning about ceremonies related to planting, harvesting, and honouring seeds. He collected and grew older varieties of corn seeds, and began to notice the reemergence of ancestral types

that some Native American tribes had lost. Barnes gave seeds from these ancestral types back to the people who had lost them, and, in return, received seeds from ancient corn varieties. Over time, Barnes selected seeds from the most colourful cobs, eventually producing the eye-catching glass gem strain. Glass gem corn is aptly named and yields cobs that look more like tightlypacked precious stones than a vegetable. It stands in such stark contrast to the common conception of corn that it almost looks fake. So much so that Google offers ‘is glass gem corn real’ and ‘glass gem corn hoax’ as suggestions for popular searches when you type in ‘glass gem corn’. Corn is a relatively easy

vegetable to grow, and the glass gem variety is no exception. Even those new to backyard produce can happily grow a crop of this aesthetically pleasing food. But there are a few tricks to getting a good crop of corn, and avoiding the disappointment of poorlypollinated, patchy cobs. Corn is a wind-pollinated plant, so planting it in blocks of at least three rows (spaced about 50cm apart) gets better results than planting in a single row. You also need a decent number of plants to ensure good pollination – 30 or more should do the trick. Around the Murrindindi Shire, late spring or early summer is a good time to get your corn in the ground. Plant seeds about 5mm deep and about 25cm apart. It’s important that all your plants

mature around the same time for optimal pollination, so it pays to plant a few seeds in each hole and keep the strongest seedling. It’s also important to have relatively fresh seed (less than a year old is best) that comes from a batch with a good germination rate. Corn grows big quite quickly, and to do this, it needs a lot of nutrients and water. Starting with compostenriched soil helps, as does weekly feeding with a seaweed-based fertiliser. A thick layer of mulch around your corn will help keep moisture in the ground without excessive watering. Glass gem corn cobs will grow to about the size of the standard cob most of us are familiar with from the supermarket or greengrocer. One way to tell if your corn Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 57

is ready to harvest is to feel it – if it feels about the right size and you can make out all the bumps of the kernels under the sheath, it’s probably ready to go. Shucking glass gem corn is like unwrapping Christmas presents. Each cob has its own pattern of colours, and there can be a lot of variation between cobs. It’s a lot of fun discovering the jewel-like seeds snuggled up beneath the sheath. Glass gem corn kernels have a hard outer layer, so it’s not ideal for eating off the cob like sweet corn, but does make great popcorn or can be ground down to make cornmeal. And if you think it looks too pretty to eat, which is understandable,

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you can dry the cobs and use them for decoration around the house or in craft projects – they look a whole lot more impressive than wax fruit! Growing glass gem corn is not only a wonderful way to liven up your backyard produce, but it’s also a powerful reminder of the edible plant diversity that we’re losing. When you open up your first cob of glass gem corn and see those magical, rainbow-coloured kernels sparkling in the sun, you’ll never think of corn as just another yellow vegetable again.

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First, you need to dry your harvested glass gem corn cobs. Shuck the corn and leave it in a dry, well-ventilated area on newspaper or a screen or hanging – avoid moisture as it will allow mould to grow. Drying time will depend on conditions, and can take anywhere from a week to several weeks. Slower drying helps avoid stress cracks in the kernels, which is best if you’re also saving seed for next year’s crop or plan to store the dried corn. When the corn is completely dried, remove the kernels from the cob. To make the cornmeal, grind the kernels in a grain mill or Vitamix. The dried kernels are very hard, so will be too tough for an ordinary blender and may cause it to overheat. To make our cornmeal, we used an old coffee grinder and ground the corn in very small batches. Making the porridge Once you have your cornmeal ready, it’s time to put it to good use! This recipe for Jamaican cornmeal porridge is quick and easy, and a gluten-free alternative to oats. It has a lovely, earthy flavour, and the glass gem cornmeal has a subtle colour – purple in our case.

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THE ROTARY Club of Yea is pleased to be hosting their 33rd Annual Art Show in the iconic Yea Shire Hall from Thursday 25 January 2018 (opening night) until Monday 29 January. Prizes this year total $7250 – first prize being $2500. There are two $1000 prizes as well as a special award of $500. Section winners receive $250. Thanks to the ongoing support of The Frank Hargrave Family Trust, the Murrindindi Shire Council and many other sponsors for their generosity.

Artist entry forms are available online at www.yearotary.org.au and close on Friday 5 January at 6.00pm. All prizes are non-acquisitive. The Art Show is more than just another fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Yea. The opening night is a fun social evening (and this year has the theme of ‘Buttons and Bows’, so attendees are encouraged to dress to the theme) and everyone there gets first choice of purchasing some wonderful art work. Always held over the Australia Day

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weekend, the Yea Rotary Art Show has built a significant reputation on the Victorian Art Show calendar. This is made possible by the artists who have supported the show over the years and the public who attend the show and acquire works for their own collections. For an entry fee of just $5, which includes a catalogue, you will be able to enjoy viewing some excellent art work. Entry each day is 10am to 5pm, except for the last day, Monday 29 January, when doors close at 3pm.

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By Emily Friedel SOMETIMES TERESA Bills stares for hours at secondhand objects she has found – scuffed-up mannequin parts, dismantled barbeques, or decommissioned kitchen utensils – before deciding what to do with them. Then, with a clear vision and a lot of elbow grease, she transforms these unwanted items into lively artworks. A pair of mannequin legs becomes part of a mosaic bar table, an old Weber gets a new life as a birdbath, and cutlery is combined with beads to create eye-catching wind chimes. Teresa’s business, Mosaics and More, started as a hobby about nine years ago. But when she moved with her family from Orbost to Thornton four years ago, it really took off. She now spends the bulk of her days working away in her shed with her hands busily creating – or mind busily pondering how to create – upcycled masterpieces out of things other people no longer want. Wind chimes made by Teresa Bills of Mosaics and More adding a little music to the Murrindindi Guide HQ garden.

“I haunt the op shops and grab anything I can find that’s different; I like coming up

with ideas to make something unusual and one-of-a-kind,” Teresa says. Along with rejuvenating the secondhand treasures she stumbles upon, Theresa also makes custom pieces using items people bring to her. “A lady came to me with some gemstones from her sister who had passed away, and she wanted a mosaic mirror with the gemstones incorporated in it, so I did that for her. I had another lady who brought in a kookaburra statue that had broken, so I incorporated that into a mirror, with the kookaburra sitting on a log,” Teresa says. Her pieces have also been sought out for surprising reasons. “I had a lady with MS [Multiple Sclerosis] come in, and she was looking for wind chimes made with just spoons, because the spoons aren’t sharp, and she said she was going to put it where she hits her head on it to remind her to do things.” To add to the fun of creating her unique pieces, Teresa likes to put a hidden quirk in each one – like a single bead that

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Teresa at her home in Thornton with one of her mosaic masterpieces. doesn’t fit the pattern on a set of wind chimes – to match what her partner, Dean, calls her ‘eccentric’ personality.

has a sleep during the day, and I come out to the shed to leave the house quiet for her. It’s very peaceful,” Teresa says.

“On all of my work there’s something odd or out of place, and people don’t pick up on it. You have some people who study everything, and they still can’t see it,” Teresa says with a smile.

Jayde has gravitated towards different mediums from her mother and has a talent for drawing and working with polymer clay.

Her love of arts and crafts is something she shares with her 16-year-old daughter, Jayde, who is on the autism spectrum. On top of being something they bond over, their creative pursuits give them both space to retreat and relax.

Much to Teresa’s delight, Jayde’s tattoo designs and polymer clay ornaments will soon be joining her own work, further adding to the diversity of the ‘and More’ part of the business, which has grown over the past nine years to include everything from dream catchers to bejewelled deer antlers.

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Teresa Bills has a knack for finding the beauty in objects that lost their lustre long ago and giving them back some sparkle. The time spent sitting in her shed waiting for inspiration to strike is worth the results: bold, vibrant pieces of garden and wall art that, in turn, can give some sparkle to other people’s backyards and homes. Mosaics and More is based at This That & Whatever in Alexandra and Theresa’s artworks are also available at the Alexandra Garden Centre. For more information, go to the Mosaics and More Facebook group or call Teresa on 0407 634 525. Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 65

Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS, 74 Grant Street, Alexandra Touch a HeART ‘Touch a HeART’ with ART is a group exhibition of artists and artisans from the local area, and those from a little further afield (although often with a local connection). The exhibition features a wide and varied range of art forms, with the motivation behind the exhibition being to make art and artisan wares viable gift options during the festive season, and by providing quality hand-crafted items and art available at an affordable price. The show opens from 6pm on Friday 1 December and runs until sold out – join us for drinks and nibbles to help us celebrate! And for further information about participating in this group exhibition, drop in to see Cindy Ferguson at Rustic Simplicity, or contact her on

0419 517 045, or email rusticsimplicity@ hotmail.com. It isn’t really set in stone… ‘It isn’t really set in stone…’ follows on from the past two years of solo exhibitions by Rustic Simplicity’s Cindy Ferguson, where through a selection of her photographs, she explores the narratives we all have running through our lives at various times, whereby: • we repeat behaviour patterns and continue to suffer, until (2016); • we find the courage to take the road less travelled (2017); and • we learn to lovingly accept the impermanence of things (2018). By breaking these patterns, we can virtually/actually change the way we experience the past, present and potential events in our own lives; and begin to live in acceptance of the

transience of all things, and to see the futility of our desire for things to be otherwise. This next solo exhibition of photography by Cindy Ferguson (as well as again being printed on stone, amongst other media), is a collection of images from her travels: of interesting art and architecture, amongst other things, of a seemingly permanent nature. This exhibition also revisits the first two narratives, which form the basis of the trilogy, and which include photography demonstrative of our ‘Repeating Patterns’ in life, and of our ‘Roads a Little Less Travelled’ – both physically and metaphorically speaking. The art works demonstrate the beauty to be found in such journeys, despite the challenges they present. The exhibition runs from Friday 23 February to Sunday 29 April 2018.

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BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION was at the very roots of the earliest voyages of discovery to Australia. Think of plant names that you are familiar with – banksia (named for Sir Joseph Banks) and grevillea (named for Charles Joseph Greville his sailing buddy) and so many more. Back in the day, the only way to categorise and study Australia’s most unusual plants was by illustrating them. Sydney Parkinson, a native of Edinburgh, drew Banks’ specimens life size as the voyage progressed but sadly died at the age of 24 in present day Jakarta on the trip home.

Above: pear by Margaret Zaal. Below: anemone flower by Donna Carter. Page 67: camellia by Donna Carter.

Life for present day botanical artists is nowhere near as demanding of life and limb. Mostly it’s a question of picking a tempting specimen, photographing it on your phone or iPad (for on-going reference if your flower doesn’t survive) and reproducing it in a way that accurately represents your subject and is creatively pleasing. The usual media are watercolor and graphite (pencil) but all other media are acceptable if less typical. The Alexandra Botanical Artists Group spends every other Tuesday engrossed in drawing and painting plants. The core group consists of Donna Carter, Alexandra resident who studied at the Botanical Gardens in Melbourne. Her work is to be represented in their 2018 calendar. Donna is a perfectionist and her work is painstaking, highly detailed and exquisite. She has a terrific understanding of colour. Margaret Zaal lives in Swanpool and drives over to spend bi-weekly painting days and restore her ‘mojo’. A natural teacher, Margaret exhibits frequently as part of North East Artisans in Benalla. Her work is vibrant, detailed and accessible. The third member of the group is Mandy Valsinger, who studied briefly at the Sydney Botanical Gardens before moving to Alexandra 15 years ago and has returned to the art form as a beginner after retirement. Mandy says, “What I gain from our group is encouragement and guidance. That doesn’t take the form of a lesson, but rather an opportunity to spend a few hours with people who have similar interests in a totally relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere. Whenever I hit a roadblock with a project Donna and Margaret are generous with clues to find the answer. It’s amazing how the time flies – all too soon it’s time to pack up and go home. Plus Donna has great taste in music which makes our day even more pleasurable.” The group has moved location several times in search of an ideal home. It will meet as part of a new studio style concept at CEACA starting 31 October. They are very interested in finding new members, particularly those interested in botanical art and illustration but more than happy to spend the day with artists who just want a harmonious painting day. The group has a Facebook page Alexandra Botanical Artists giving further information or call Mandy on 5772 1999 or contact CEACA.

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ALEXANDRA PHYSIOTHERAPY

Indulge

Libby Gobbart PHYSIOTHERAPIST B.App.Sc. (Physiotherapy) APAM, Cred MDT

Eildon Chemmart Pharmacy 18A Main Street EILDON VIC 3713

T: 03 5774 2626 F: 03 5774 2525

54A Downey St Alexandra

Ph 03 5772 2649

Day Spa Retreat - Gift Shop - B&B Cottage Gift Vouchers Available 3 Old Maroondah Hwy, Narbethong Bookings 0433 657 326 / 03 5963 7126 www.whitelotus1.com info@whitelotus1.com

alexphysio@aapt.net.au

Australia Pty Ltd

Shop 2 & 3, Village Walk, 19 Murchison St, Marysville OPENING HOURS • FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL STAFF • MEDICATION ADVICE Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm • PRESCRIPTIONS ON FILE Sat 9.30am-2.30pm • DIABETES SUB AGENCY (NDSS) Closed Sun & Public Holidays

• MEDICATION PACKING • AGED CARE SERVICES • 5% SENIORS DISCOUNT marysville@pharmacyexcellence.com.au (on all non-prescription medication)

Ph: 03 5963 4224 Fax: 03 5963 4160

Pharmasave Alexandra Community Pharmacy is open Mon – Fri from 9am till 5.30pm & Sat from 9am till 12.30pm and is located at 101 Grant Street, Alexandra The Beauty Room within the Alexandra Community Pharmacy can cater to all your beauty requirements.

The Photo Lab within the Alexandra Community Pharmacy has three state of the art digital kiosks.

For After Hour Emergencies Only: Ian Davis – 5772 2185 or 0409 354 782 Cinoj Thomas – 5772 3060 | Aju Thomas – 5772 2491 Visit the pharmacy website on www.alexandrapharmacy.com.au for a full list of products & services provided or call 5772 2153 to speak to our trained staff

P 03 5772 1073 | 22 Webster Street, Alexandra

• General dental care • Preventive care • Dental emergencies • Children’s dentistry • Cosmetic dentistry • Teeth whitening • Mouthguard

Gentle and caring dental team dedicated to highest quality care for you and your family

• Preferred providers for Medibank, BUPA & Mildura Health • Bulk billing under Child Dental Benefit Schedule

Good for your

community Kinglake branch Shop 4, 1 Victoria Road or phone 5786 1656 ATM available Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL 237879

Open Monday to Saturday 97 Grant Street Alexandra jessicas.sheer.beauty@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/JSheerBeauty

• manicures & pedicures • natural spray tans • eyebrow & lash tints • eyelash extensions • bio sculpture and evo2 nails • waxing (male & female) • special occasion make-up • botox and filler injectables (by a doctor) • body massage • facials • body treatments

Ph 03 5772 3322 Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 69

december 2017 friday 1 dec – sunday 28 jan ~ Touch a HeART EXHIBITION Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ sheds, 74 Grant Street, Alexandra Artists offering affordable art, artifacts & artisan wares. 10am-4pm daily. Free entry. (see ad page 66) W: www.rusticsimplicityblog.wordpress.com Saturday 2 ~ WINE TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC AT PEPPERCORN Peppercorn Hotel, 21A Station Street, Yea FREE wine tasting and live music. 3pm-6pm. (see ad page 17) W: www.yeapeppercorn.com.au P: (03) 5797 2000 F: yeapeppercorn I: @yeapeppercorn Saturday 2 & sunday 3 ~ canoe victoria VICTORIAN SLALOM CHAMPIONSHIPS Goulburn River, Eildon P: 03 9020 2750 E: cvoffice@canoevic.org.au E: info@canoevic.org.au W: www.vic.canoe.org.au SUNDAY 3 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session. 2pm. (see ad page 17) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 Friday 8 ~ YEA Rotary Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner Yea Shire Hall Free entry. An annual event for the senior citizens of Yea – a delicious two course festive meal, with drinks included, followed by some entertainment. P: 03 5797 6284 E: rjbjridd@virtual.net.au Saturday 9 to monday 18 ~ Wildflower Festival Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, 1071 Lake Mountain Road, Marysville Over 90 species of wildflowers bloom throughout spring and summer. (see ad page 3) W: www.lakemountainresort.com.au P: 03 5957 7200 E: andrew@lakemountainresort.com.au

JANUARY 2018 Saturday 4 to 12 ~ AUSTRALIAN canoe CHAMPIONSHIPS Goulburn River, Eildon National Canoe Slalom and Wild Water Championship and Australian Junior Championships. Introducing ‘Boater Cross’. (see ad p39) Saturday 6 ~ WINE TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC AT PEPPERCORN Peppercorn Hotel, 21A Station Street, Yea FREE wine tasting and live music. 3pm-6pm. (see ad page 17) W: www.yeapeppercorn.com.au P: (03) 5797 2000 F: yeapeppercorn I: @yeapeppercorn SUNDAY 7 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session. 2pm. (see ad page 17) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 Friday 12 ~ u3a Enrolment Day for 2018 Old Alexandra Hospital, 20 Cooper St Alexandra 10am-3pm – over 30 courses and activities on offer for over 50s in retirement. Books & writing, wine tasting, photography, 4Wdriving, art and craft, bushwalking, computers & ipads, birdwatching, history, health & exercise, cooking, bus trips, darts & mahjong, film & music events, happy hour. W: www.murrindindieastu3a.org.au P: 5772 1193 F: Murrindindi East U3A SATURDAY 13 ~ ALEXANDRA PRO RODEO Dame Pattie Menzies Centre, Station Street, Alexandra (Entry opposite Yenkens) Under lights. Program includes bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. An evening of excitement for the whole family. Gates open 4pm, music from 5pm, rodeo from 6pm. Bar open (no BYO), food, drinks, amusements. (see ad page 32) P: 0418 266 038. W: www.alexandrarodeo.com.au

Saturday 9 ~ Alexandra Speedway Gordon Street, Alexandra Club classes, Street Stock Feature. From 5pm. (see ad page 52) www.alexandraspeedway.org.au

WEDNESDAY 17 & 24 ~ WATER FUN AT THE WETLANDS Y Water Discovery Centre, 2 Hood Street, Yea A program full of fun and educational activities for primary school aged children. Places limited, bookings essential. Gold coin donation. 10am11.30am. (see ad page 28) W: www.ywatercentre.com.au E: info@ywatercentre.com.au P: 03 5797 2663

sunday 10 ~ yea picnic races reddrops foodworks sister olive handicap Racecourse Road, Yea Great Facilities ~ TAB & Bookmakers, BYO or $4 cans at the Rustic Bar, Plenty of catering options. (see ad page 52) W: www.yearacingclub.com.au P: 5797 2955 / 0438 048 178

Thursday 25 – 29 ~ Yea Rotary Art Show Yea Shire Hall, High Street, Yea Varied displays by many artists. Generous prizes encourage outstanding entries – exhibits available for purchase. (see ad page 66) W: www.yearotary.org.au P: 03 5797 2417 E: woodsygm@bigpond.net.au

Monday 25 ~ Christmas Day Lunch at Holmesglen at eildon Holmesglen At Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon Three course lunch and canapés, live entertainment, a visit from Santa and gifts for all children under 12 years. (see ad page 1) W: www.holmesglenateildon.com P: 03 5774 2631 E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au

friday 26 ~ australia day celebrations Across the Murrindindi Shire Details for the individual events will be advertised on Council’s website and in the local papers in the weeks prior to Australia Day. W: www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au P: 03 5772 0333 E: msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au

Wednesday 27 dec to 14 Jan 2018 ~ Summer Adventure Activities at Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, 1071 Lake Mountain Road, Marysville 240 metre dual flying fox, tube run, laser skirmish, track and trail network, mountain bike hire, Lake Mountain Café, jumping castle. (see ad page 3) W: www.lakemountainresort.com.au P: 03 5957 7201 E: admin@lakemountainresort.com.au

saturday 27 january ~ yea picnic races rodwells yea cup Racecourse Road, Yea Great Facilities ~ TAB & Bookmakers, BYO or $4 cans at the Rustic Bar, Plenty of catering options. (see ad page 52) W: www.yearacingclub.com.au P: 5797 2955 / 0438 048 178

JANUARY 2018 monday 1 January ~ merton picnic races Euroa/Mansfield Road, Merton Six race card, fashions on the field, Kelly Sports, animal farm, TOTE & Bookmakers, bar & food. Gates open noon ~ First race 2pm. (see ad page 52) P: 0427 789 551 / 5778 9551 E: hillymerton@activ8.net .au 70 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18

FEBRUARY 2018 friday 2 ~ Breakfast with the Birds at the Yea Wetlands Y Water Discovery Centre, 2 Hood Street, Yea Early morning guided walk to discover bird species that live in the wetlands. Meet at the Discovery Centre from 7am, walk starts 7.30am. Return for a light breakfast. Bring binoculars and walking shoes. $5pp. (see ad page 28) W: www.ywatercentre.com.au E: info@ywatercentre.com.au P: 03 5797 2663

FEBRUARY 2018

Business AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES

Saturday 3 ~ WINE TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC AT PEPPERCORN Peppercorn Hotel, 21A Station Street, Yea FREE wine tasting and live music. 3pm-6pm. (see ad page 17) W: www.yeapeppercorn.com.au P: (03) 5797 2000 F: yeapeppercorn I: @yeapeppercorn SUNDAY 4 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session. 2pm. (see ad page 17) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 saturday 17 & sunday 18 ~ wakeboard victoria round 5 & state titles Eildon Pondage, Eildon Saturday – skilled divisions Round 5 9am-5pm. Sunday men’s and women’s age divisions State Titles 9am-5pm. P: 0419 511 928 E: admin@wakeboardvictoria.com.au W: www.wakeboardvictoria.com.au sunday 18 ~ summer lazy lunch at Holmesglen at eildon Holmesglen At Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon Enjoy a grazing buffet dining on the deck or in the dining room, spectacular views, live music. Fully licensed (no BYO), drinks at bar prices. (see ad page 1) W: www.holmesglenateildon.com P: 03 5774 2631 E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au

SERVICE • SALES • MAINTENANCE • INSTALLATIONS • Fully licensed and insured • All installations certified • All brands service / installation available • Discounts available for multiple units • Located in Taylor Bay

CONTACT LUKE 0409 590 974 E: maxairsolutions@optusnet.com.au AUTOMOTIVE

Sunday 25 February ~ St Pats Races Yea Yea Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Yea Six race program with TAB and bookies. A great day out for all the family with fashions on the field, vintage cars and kids’ entertainment. (see ad page 52) W: country.racing.com/yea-st-pats P: 0427 794 779 E: fsheahan@gmail.com

REGULAR MARKETS Alexandra Market

2nd Saturday of month 9am-1pm Alexandra Timber Tramway, Station Street, Alexandra 0427 509 988 - Jane market@alexandratramway.org.au | www.alexandratramway.org.au

Alexandra on Perkins Market

4th Saturday of month 8am-2pm – Perkins Street, Alexandra P: 03 5772 1100 | info@alexandratourism.com | www.alexandratourism.com

Bollygum Community Market

2nd Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bollygum Park, 40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake P: 0409 849 722 | bollygummarket@gmail.com

Flowerdale Community Market

Yea Mechanical Repairs 3 Grevillea Street Yea Phone Kel – Workshop 5797 2200 Mobile 0419 979 373

Servicing All Makes And Models

• tyres • wheel alignments • computer diagnostics AUTOMOTIVE

3rd Sunday of month 9am-1pm Flowerdale Community Hall, Yea Whittlesea Road, Flowerdale P: 03 5780 1223 - Alison | Alron27@bigpond.com

Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market

4th Sunday of month 10am-3pm (held on the 3rd Sunday in December) 19 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake P: 0419 339 320 | kinglakemarket@gmail.com | www.kinglakemarket.com

Marysville Market

2nd & 4th Sunday of month – Murchison Street, Marysville P: 0405 146 961 - Louise | olivetto@bigpond.com

Taggerty 4 Seasons Market

Saturday of Australia Day, Easter, Queen’s Birthday and Melbourne Cup Weekends 9am-1pm – 3 Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty 0419 376 206 | tgstore@bigpond.com

Yarck Country Market

3rd Saturday of month 9am-1.30pm – Yarck Hall, Maroondah Hwy, Yarck P: 0434 366 895 | marie31@live.com.au | www.visityarck.com.au

• Recovery Gear • Bull Bars • Winches IF YOU MENTION THIS AD • Roof Racks • Dual Battery Systems • Fridges • Swags

YEA RAILWAY Market

1ST Saturday of month – Yea Railway Reserve, Station St Yea P: 0427 722 624 | marketyea@gmail.com Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 71

& trades directory . . . AUTOMOTIVE

Boz Miljkovic Mechanic 61 Downey Street Alexandra

Ph (03) 5772 3232

Alexandra Automotive Licensed Roadworthy Testing • General Car Servicing • Repairs & Tuning • Disc & Drum Machining • Front Ends & Suspension

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST • Two way and CB radio systems • GPS mobile navigation • Telemetry and wireless data links • Mobile phone car kits • installation • sales • service

Phone 03 5772 1292

CABINET MAKER

Specialising in all facets of cabinet making • Kitchens • Vanities • Laundries • Wardrobes • Office fit-outs

Latest range of fittings, finishes and design for all domestic and commercial projects Visit our showroom to view a wide range of samples and trial our display kitchen 42 Aitken Street Alexandra Ph 5772 1000 Fax 5772 1088 awcabinets@bigpond.com

COMPUTER SERVICES

CONCRETING

• House slabs • Shed slabs • Driveways • Paths

• 3.6 TONNE EXCAVATOR

• TIP TRUCK • BOB CAT

Luke Hill 0409 250 234 rocknconc@gmail.com DOG GROOMING

Dog Grooming Salon www.pinkdog.com.au

Sales, Service, Repairs and Networking Home or Office

WE COME TO YOU Mob: 0417 342 914

Email: support@ugcs.com.au

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Where every dog feels like a show dog!

ELECTRICIAN

Rec No 12906

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL | DOMESTIC Based in Taggerty & covering Murrindindi Shire New Homes & Extensions

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Maintenance / Breakdowns

• Eco Smart Electrician • Domestic / Commercial • Undergrounds • Electrical Design • Cable Locations • Trenching • Solar Installations ~ grid connect, off grid, batteries

Phone / TV / Data Cabling

0418 543 310

e: info@e-tec.net.au w: www.etecelectrical.com.au

Sheds Wired Safety Switches Underground Power

Split Systems Supplied & Installed

Competitive Rates

Gary: 0418 997 780 Marcus: 0434 100 518 REC: 8287

E: info@blackwoodelec.com.au

AU: 30928

ENGINEERING SERVICES

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN Grimshaw Electrics For all your electrical and communication requirements Specialising in

Peter Donald

0429 808 596 REC 16666

A/H 03 5773 2457 ELECTRICIAN

• Custom Trays • Dog Boxes • Tool Boxes • Mobile Sandblasting • General Engineering

Jason Kirley 0413 712 887

10 Peterkin Street Alexandra | christie.kirley@hotmail.com

FLOORING

Environmentally Friendly FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS CONTACT JAY

0439 842 030 • DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • BREAKDOWNS • MAINTENANCE • 4 X 4 TRENCHER • SOLAR SYSTEMS • GENERATOR BACK-UP SYSTEMS

• INDUSTRIAL • UNDERGROUNDS • GRID CONNECT • STANDALONE

jay@williamselec.com.au

Floor Sanding and Finishing SPECIALISING IN NON TOXIC POLYURETHANE COATINGS NEW & OLD TIMBER, PARQUETRY & CORK

TIM SKERRITT 0439 358 880 * Alexandra • Eildon • Marysville • Yea Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 73

FURNITURE & FLOORING

LANDSCAPING

CLIFFORD BRADY CHOOKIES

1 Hall Street Alexandra Ph 5772 2152

42 Aitken St Alexandra VIC 3714

GLASS PRODUCTS

Ph 0421 921 110 itecearthworks@optusnet.com.au

LOCKSMITH

Mitch A Fix Services specialising in all aspects of the flat glass trade

glass replacement, shower screens, splashbacks, mirrors, wood heater glass a: 16 Hunter Road, Healesville 3777 p: 5962 2888 f: 5962 6088 e: ridglass@bigpond.com w: www.ridgelineglass.com.au

• Registered Victorian • Lock Repairs Security Equipment Installer • Installations • Discrete Prompt & the • Re-Keying Reliable Service key to y • Key Cutting our secu • Code Cutting rity • Key Alike Whole House Systems

Peter Mitchell Ph 0409 285 589 / AH 5772 2737 pmitch1958@bigpond.com MARINE SERVICES

HYDRAULICS / INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

SERVICE AGENTS

12 Hunter Road, Healesville Vic 3777 P 03 5962 6444 • E sales@hhis.com.au • F 03 5962 6455 • SALES • SERVICE • SPARES • REPAIRS

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*Mercury *Honda *Yamaha *Evinrude *Seadoo *Yanmar *Kohler *Onan *Westerbeke *Volvo

SUMMER OPENING HOURS MON-FRI: 8am-5pm SAT-SUN: 9am-1pm

• Seadoo servicing & repairs • Inboard, Outboard, Sterndrive servicing & repairs • New & Used boat sales • New & Used engine sales • Showroom full of everything your boat needs for your day on the water • Watersports accessories & PFD’s

20 Sugarloaf Road Eildon Ph 5774 2132 eildonoutboard@virtual.net.au

MOTORCYCLES

SERVICE STATION

B P Yea

31 High St Yea Ph 5797 2008

Endeavour Alexandra

ALEXANDRA MOTORCYCLES LMCT 3110 65 Downey Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1045 PLUMBER

10 Downey St Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1227

• • • • • • • • •

All Petrol Grades and LPG Hot Food Swap n Go Gas Bottles Lubricants and Automotive Accessories Groceries Large Variety of Snacks and Beverages Mobile Phone Recharge iTunes vouchers available WalknTalk Phone Chargers

For easy access pumps, monthly promo specials and service with a smile call in today!

SERVICE STATION

Shell Buxton

Your plumbing specialist

Lic No 37388

• New Homes • Roofs & Gutters • Sewers & Septics • High Pressure Sewer Jetter • Drain Camera • Pipe & Cable Locator • Water Tanks • Solar HWS • Wood Heaters

Excavators, post hole diggers, rock breaker, trencher & tip truck hire

0419 553 803 Ph/Fax 5772 2991 tcplumbing@bigpond.com SERVICE STATION

• Convenience store • Snack foods • Hot food • Cappuccino • Groceries • Bait and tackle • Batteries for boats, bikes and cars • Barbecue gas • Firewood • Motor oils and lubricants • Ice • Motor parts and accessories Ph 03 5774 7171 2093 Maroondah Hwy Buxton STOCK AND STATION AGENTS

• All fuels and lubricants • Convenience store Michael & Marie 2 Centre Avenue, Eildon

Phone 03 5774 2220 Email eildonservo@bigpond.com

YEA OFFICE 4 Station Street, Yea 3717 Ph 5797 2037

ALEXANDRA OFFICE 6 Webster Street, Alexandra 3714 Ph 5772 1052

Bruce Elliott Branch Manager/Livestock – 0409 699 937 John Tossol Real Estate – 0419 558 032 Jim Hutchinson Livestock – 0409 799 928 Ryan Sargeant Livestock – 0407 649 906 John Purvis Merchandise – 0428 951 251

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TREE SERVICES

TYRE SERVICES

Servicing Alexandra, Yea and surrounding districts Obligation free quotes

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • Tree pruning and removal • Stump removal • Branch chipping/Mulch • Consultancy and tree reports • Wood chipper and truck

• 12m and 19m cherry pickers • Bobcat + 5.5 ton Excavator • Wood splitter • Complete insurance • Emergency work

Al Seaton 0438 751 932

5775 1935

265 Dead Horse Lane Mansfield info@highcountrytrees.com.au www.highcountrytreeservices.com.au TREE SERVICES

TOYO, KELLY, KUMHO, COOPER & MAXXIS

• Wheel Alignments & Wheel Balancing • On-site Service for Tractor / Earthmoving Puncture Repairs • Vehicle Servicing and Repairs – VACC Accredited • Licensed Roadworthy Vehicle Tester • Supercharge Batteries

42A Aitken Street, Alexandra Phone (03) 5772 3456 Fax (03) 5772 2567 UPHOLSTERY

Quality is never an accident

• Insured

Reliable • Competitive •

• Experienced

5778 9603

JASON

0413 671 066

TOWING & SALVAGE

• Traditional antique restoration • General upholstery • Custom hand made sofas Ian McCormick 36 Oliver Street, Yea Ph 5797 2992 stichers@iinet.net.au Trade qualified ~ over 30 years experience

www.topstitchupholsteryandantiques.com.au UPHOLSTERY

MAXWELL’S 2 Centre Avenue Eildon Ph 03 5774 2727

• Log Book Servicing • Licensed RWC Tester • Air-con Regassing • 4X4 Improvements • Tyre Sales / Puncture Repairs • Car, Truck, Boat & Trailer Repairs • Welding • Lathe Work • Small Engineering Jobs 76 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18

UPHOLSTERY

• Lounge Suites and Dining Chairs Repaired and Recovered • Office Furniture • New Lounge Suites Available • Chairs and Sofas Made to Order • Large Range of Fabrics • Car and Boat Upholstery

QUOTES, PICK-UP AND DELIVERY Max Ewert T 5774 2201 M 0417 321 781 E max@maxwellsupholstery.com.au A Skyline Road Eildon W www.maxwellsupholstery.com.au

WATER BORE DRILLING

WELDING SERVICES

WATER BORES • Welding repairs • Construction of sheds • Tool boxes • Trailers • Cattle yards • Ute trays • Repairs of heavy machinery and attachments • Steel, Aluminium, Cast Iron no problem

P: 0418 362 968

Contact: David Cooper Mobile: 0429 199 472

mobile

info@matthewandsons.com.au www.matthewandsons.com.au WATER CARTAGE

WINDOWS

PH MATT 0408 104 644

27,000 LITRE TANKER (Semi access required) • CIVIL CONSTRUCTION • ENVIRONMENTAL WORKS • MOBILE CRANE HIRE WEED CONTROL

16B Hunter Road Healesville 3777 P 03 5962 5777 F 03 5962 5222 E sales@sunergywindows.com.au W www.sunergywindows.com.au

• quality timber double glazed windows inc awning, casement, double hung, bifold, sashless double hung and fixed windows. • circular, arched and custom built windows.

WINDSCREENS & GLASS

Alexandra

• SPOT SPRAYING • BOOM SPRAYING • 200M POWER REELS • COMPUTER CONTROLLED BOOM FROM 2M TO 10M Licensed – insured – experienced

ANDY FRIEDEL 0407 565 207 alexweedcontrol@gmail.com

WINDSCREENS & GLASS • 24 hour service • House glazing

Steve Heard 31 Aitken Street Alexandra 3714

Phone 5772 1994 A/H 5772 1184 Mob 0427 577 839 Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2017/18 – 77

ABN 74 140 160 845

LIC NO 1017

ACCOMMODATION Alexandra Motel Alexandra 5772 2077 Alexandra Tourist Park Alexandra 5772 1222 Alpino Apartments Marysville 0408 103 481 Amelina Cottages Marysville 0434 692 622 Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park Taggerty 5774 7263 Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park Acheron 5772 1735 Buxton Hotel Buxton 5774 7381 Churches of Yarck Yarck 0414 969 008 Dalrymples Marysville 5963 3416 Eildon Parkview Motor Inn Eildon 5774 2165 Elite Stays Marysville / Taggerty 0413 795 283 Flowerdale Hotel Flowerdale 5780 1230 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Giddy Goat Cafe Yarck 5773 4223 Glenfield Cottage B/B Yarck 5773 4304 Golden Trout Hotel Motel Eildon 5774 2508 Hungry Horse Hotel Molesworth 5797 6266 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Lake Eildon 5774 2585 Kevington Hotel Kevington 5777 0543 Royal Mail Hotel, Yea 5797 2515 Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton 5773 2251 Saladin Lodge, Narbethong 0429 699 969 Schoolhouse Gallery, Tea Garden, B&B Trawool 5797 3118 Taylor Bay Country Club Taylor Bay 0497 889 353 Thornton Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Vibe Hotel Marysville 5957 7700 Waverley Guest House Alexandra 5772 1146 White Lotus B&B Narbethong 5963 7126 Yea Motel Yea 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel Yea 5797 2000 ADVENTURE PARK Kinglake Forest Adventures 5771 1287 AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES Maximum Air Solutions 0409 590 974 APPLIANCE STORE Chookies Alexandra 5772 2152 Country Tech Leading Appliances 5772 3165 Alexandra AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Alexandra Automotive Alexandra 5772 3232 Alexandra Tyrepower Alexandra 5772 3456 Eildon Auto Spares Eildon 5774 2712 High Country 4x4 Mansfield 5779 1955 Yea Automotive Service Centre 5797 2562 Yea Mechanical Repairs 5797 2200

BANKS Bendigo Bank Kinglake 5786 1656 BOAT HIRE Lakeview Boat Hire Eildon 0488 051 721 Boost Wake Boats Eildon 0499 925 358 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Eildon 5774 2585 BOOK SHOPS Books at Yarck Yarck 5773 4337 Friends of the Library Alexandra 5772 2935 BUILDERS Ready Built Mansfield 5775 1199 Swenrick Buxton 5774 7066 BUTCHERS Alexandra Quality Meats Alexandra 5772 1151 Thornton Butchers & Deli Thornton 5773 2224 CABINET MAKERS AW Cabinets Alexandra 5772 1000 CAR SALES Martins Garage Mansfield 5733 1000 CARAVAN PARKS Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park Taggerty 5774 7263 Boulevard Caravan Park Eildon 5774 2128 Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park Acheron 5772 1735 Eildon Waters Holiday Park Eildon 5773 2386 Eildon Pondage Holiday Park Eildon 1800 651 691 Thornton Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Yea Riverside Caravan Park Yea 5797 2972 CATERING Harvesting the Feast 5772 3053 / 0402 125 370 CLOTHING / SHOE SHOPS Alexandra Sportspower & Toys Alexandra 5772 1719 Country Touch Marysville 5963 3753 Footsteps Family Footwear Alexandra 5772 1503 Inspire on Grant Alexandra 5772 2311 Your Wardrobe Yea 5797 2309 COMMUNICATIONS Country Tech Alexandra 5772 3165 Weeks Radio Alexandra 5772 1292 COMPUTERS Country Tech Alexandra 5772 3165 Upper Goulburn Computer Services 0417 342 914 CONCRETING Rock ‘n’ Conc 0409 250 234 DENTAL CLINIC Alexandra Dental Clinic 5772 1073 DOG GROOMING In The Pink Taggerty 5774 7242

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EATERIES / BAKERIES /RESTAURANTS 501 Cafe Bar & Grill Jerusalem Creek 5774 2585 4-Ways Takeaway & Dina Thornton 5773 2293 Alexandra Bakery & Cafe Alexandra 5772 2272 Alexandra Noodle Bar Alexandra 5772 2888 Aqua Bar & Cafe Eildon 0425 816 959 Burnsies Takeaway Alexandra 5772 2693 By the Falls Marysville 0448 983 009 / 0419 959 054 Check Out 7, Eildon 5774 2184 Eildon Bakery & Cafe Eildon 5774 2362 Eildon Woodfire Pizza Eildon 5774 2001 Essence Coffee Lounge Alexandra 5772 2122 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Giddy Goat Cafe, Yarck 5773 4223 Jamieson Cafe, Deb’s Jamieson 5777 0600 Killingworth Hill Cafe & Whisky Bar Yea 0455 266 888 Lake Mountain Cafe Lake Mountain 5957 7253 Marysville Take-Away Marysville 5963 4004 Rendezvous Cafe Restaurant Yea 5797 2528 Saladin Lodge Narbethong 0429 699 969 Schoolhouse Gallery, Tea Garden, B&B Trawool 5797 3118 The Provender Country Bakehouse Yea 5797 3155 Alexandra 5772 3167 Yea Chinese Restaurant Yea 5797 2865 Yea Take Away Yea 5797 2664 ELECTRICIANS Blackwood Electrics Taggerty 0418 997 780 / 0434 100 518 E-Tec Electrical Contractor Alexandra 0418 543 310 Grimshaw Electrics Thornton 0429 808 596 J Williams Electrical Alexandra 0439 842 030 ENGINEERING Hunted Engineering Alexandra 0413 712 887 FISHING SUPPLIES Eildon Bait & Tackle Eildon 5774 2712 Totally Trout Alexandra 5772 2662 FLOOR SANDING & FINISHING Tim Skerritt Alexandra 0439 358 880 FORESTRY SERVICES Farm Forestry Services Taggerty 0427 747 393 FURNITURE STORES Chookies Furniture Warehouse Alexandra 5772 2152 GALLERIES Little Fishes Art Studio Marysville 0408 146 165 Rustic Simplicity Alexandra 0419 517 045 Schoolhouse Gallery, Tea Garden, B&B Trawool 5797 3118 Studio 2427, Buxton 0417 323 868

GENERAL / GROCERIES / FRUIT & VEG Alexandra Fruit & Veg Alexandra 5772 1750 Yarck General Store Yarck 5773 4204 GIFT SHOP / CLOTHING / SHOES Alexandra Discounts & Giftware Alexandra 5772 2850 Busy Bee’s Market Place Alexandra 0467 178 209 By The Falls Marysville 0448 983 009 / 0419 959 054 Dindi Naturals Yarck 5773 4349 Footsteps Family Footwear Alexandra 5772 1503 Inspire On Grant Alexandra 5772 2311 Lit & Beyond 0422 239 754 Marysville Marysville Crystal Gardens & Shop Marysville 5963 4373 Nice, Yea 0413 489 196 Redgate Bazaar, Alexandra 0407 683 712 Rustic Simplicity Alexandra 0419 517 045 GLASS PRODUCTS Alexandra Windscreens & Glass Alexandra 0427 577 839 Ridgeline Glass & Glazing Healesville 5962 2888 GRAPHIC DESIGN Ann Friedel Publishing Alexandra 0418 556 107 HALL FOR HIRE Fawcett Hall Fawcett Via Alexandra 5772 2997 HARDWARE / TIMBER STORES Eildon Hardware 5774 2081 Mitre 10 Alexandra 5772 2188 Mansfield 5775 2511 5797 2290 Yea HEALTH / BEAUTY / WELLBEING Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 Jessica’s Sheer Beauty Alexandra 5772 3322 Sound Imaging Alexandra 57720947 White Lotus Natural Health & Wellbeing Narbethong 5963 7126 HEATING Bowd Heating Alexandra 5772 1045 HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES Steve’s Maintenance Service Alexandra 5772 2451 HORSE RIDING Rubicon Valley Horse Riding Thornton 5773 2292 HOSPITALITY SUPPLIES Mansfield Hospitality Supplies 5779 1660 Mansfield HOTELS / MOTELS / RESORTS Alexandra Motor Inn 5772 2077 Beaufort Manor, Yea 0400 848 575 Buxton Hotel, Buxton 5774 7381 Courthouse Hotel Jamieson 5777 0503 Country Club Hotel, Yea 5797 2440 Flowerdale Hotel Flowerdale 5780 1230 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Golden Trout Hotel Motel Eildon 5774 2508 Holmesglen at Eildon Eildon 5774 2631 Hungry Horse Hotel Molesworth 5797 6266

Kevington Hotel Kevington 5777 0543 Royal Mail Hotel Yea 5797 2515 Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton 5773 2251 Taylor Bay Country Club Taylor Bay 0497 889 353 The Tower Motel Marysville 5963 3225 Vibe Hotel Marysville 5957 7700 Yarck Hotel 5773 4226 5797 2660 Yea Motel Yea Peppercorn Hotel Yea 5797 2000 HYDRAULICS / INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES Healesville Hydraulics & Industrial Supplies Healesville 5962 6444 KAYAKS / CANOES FOR SALE Aquayak Kayaks 03 9357 9992 Paddle & Portage Canoes 0447 488 524 LANDSCAPING Itec Earthworks 0421 921 110 LOCAL PRODUCE Koala Cherries Yarck 5773 4250 Marysville Lolly Shop Marysville 5963 3644 LOCKSMITH Mitch-a-Fix Services Alexandra 0409 285 589 MARINE SERVICES Eildon Outboard Service Eildon 5774 2132 MOTORCYCLES / MOWERS Alexandra Motorcycles Alexandra 5772 1045 NEWSAGENCIES Alexandra Newsagency Alexandra 5772 1025 NURSERIES / GARDEN CENTRES / SUPPLIES Bedrock Garden Supplies Alexandra 5772 1911 Buxton Nursery Buxton 5774 7345 Fern Acres Kinglake West 5786 5031 Goulburn Valley Nursery Yea 5797 2222 The Sculpted Garden 0427 000 344 NURSING HOME Darlingford Nursing Home Eildon 5774 2711 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT Maroondah Outdoor Equipment Buxton 5774 7292 Mansfield Hunting & Fishing Mansfield 5779 1685 PHARMACIES Alexandra Pharmacy 5772 2153 Alexandra Eildon Pharmacy 5774 2626 Eildon Marysville Pharmacy 5963 4224 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Alexandra Physiotherapy 5772 2649 Alexandra PLUMBERS Travis Capp Plumbing 0419 553 803 Alexandra POLITICIANS Bridget McKenzie Senator National Party Victoria 5441 4251 Cathy McGowan AO MP Independant Member for Indi 5721 7077 Cindy McLeish MP 9730 1066 State Member for Eildon Jane Hume Liberal Senator for Victoria 9232 8820

REAL ESTATE AGENTS DA Robinson, Yea 5797 2500 Elders, Alexandra 0419 558 032 Eildon Real Estate 5774 2771 LJ Hooker, Alexandra 5772 1774 Noble Knight Lilydale 9735 5677 Yarra Glen 9730 1788 Ruralco Property Alexandra 5772 1110 Yea 5797 2086 RURAL PRODUCE / EQUIPMENT Landmark Embling Alexandra 5772 3110 Rodwells Alexandra 5772 2444 Yea 5797 2086 SERVICE STATIONS BP Yea 5797 2008 Eildon One Stop Fuel Eildon 5774 2220 Endeavour Alexandra Alexandra 5772 1227 Shell Buxton Buxton 5774 7171 Simpson & Sons P/L 5772 1205 Alexandra SOLICITORS Williams Hunt Alexandra 5772 1493 STOCK AND STATION AGENTS Elders Alexandra 5772 1052 Yea5797 2037 Landmark Embling Alexandra 5772 3110 Rodwells Alexandra 5772 2444 Yea 5797 2086 TREE SERVICES High Country Tree Services 5775 1935 JT’s Trees 0413 671 066 TOWING & SALVAGE Eildon Auto Repairs & Towing Eildon 5774 2727 TROUT FARMS Buxton Trout Farm 5774 7370 Eildon Trout Farm Thornton 5773 2377 TYRES Alexandra Tyrepower 5772 3456 ULTRASOUND IMAGING Sound Imaging Alexandra 5772 0947 UPHOLSTERY Maxwell’s Upholstery Eildon 5774 2201 Topstitch Upholstery & Antiques Yea 5797 2992 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Alexandra 5772 1100 / 1800 652 298 5774 2909 Eildon Marysville 5963 4567 Yea 5797 2663 VETERINARIAN Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic Kinglake 5786 1777 WATER – DRINKING H2O Fresh Drinking Water 0408 104 644 WATER BORING Matthew & Sons 0418 362 968 WEED CONTROL Alexandra Weed Control 0407 565 207 WELDING SERVICES Buffalo Built 0429 199 472 WINES/BREWS Sedona Estate Murrindindi 9730 2883 WINDOWS Sunergy Windows Pty Ltd Healsville 5962 5777 WINDSCREENS Alexandra Windscreens & Glass Alexandra 0427 577 839 ZOO Mansfield Zoo Mansfield 5777 3576

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EMERGENCY SERVICES Police...........................................................000 Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1040 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2104 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1333 Marysville..................................................... 5963 3222 Seymour.............................................24hr 5735 0200 Yea................................................................... 5797 2630 Ambulance..................................................000 CFA...............................................................000 SES ...............................................24hr 132 500 Bushfire Information Line & Fire Restriction Info......................... 1800 240 667 Crime stoppers..................................... 1800 333 000 Gas emergencies..................................24hr 132 771 Goulburn Valley Water – faults..................................................... 1800 454 500 Help for Wildlife.................................... 0417 380 687 Power & Street Light Failures..................... 131 799 RACV.................................................................... 131111 Energy Australia.............................................. 133 466 Wildlife Victoria.................................... 1300 094 535 HEALTH SERVICES HELPLINES Kids Helpline......................................... 1800 551 800 Lifeline ....................................................24hr 13 11 14 Maternal & Child Health Line ............................................24hr 13 22 29 Mental Health Advice Line............... 1300 280 737 Poisons Information Centre........................ 131 126 Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service......................................... 1800 015 188 HOSPITALS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 0900 Yea................................................................... 5736 0400 After Hours GP clinic.......................... 1300 766 858 SCHOOLS / EDUCATION PRE SCHOOLS / PLAYGROUPS Alexandra & District Kindergarten............................................... 5772 1387 Alexandra Playgroup................................ 5772 2344 Eildon Kindergarten................................. 5774 2041 Flowerdale Kindergarten........................ 5780 2816 Kinglake Playgroup................................... 5786 1301 Kinglake Ranges Children’s Centre........................................ 5786 1352 NEST Playgroup.......................................... 9719 7314 Yea & District Children’s Centre............ 5797 2730 PRIMARY SCHOOLS Alexandra PS .............................................. 5772 1006 Buxton PS..................................................... 5774 7341 Eildon PS....................................................... 5774 7074 Flowerdale PS............................................. 5780 1264 Kinglake PS.................................................. 5786 1284 Kinglake Middle PS................................... 5786 1295 Kinglake West PS....................................... 5786 5262 Marysville PS............................................... 5963 3256 Sacred Heart PS Yea.................................. 5797 2723 St Mary’s PS Alexandra............................ 5772 1500 Taggerty PS.................................................. 5774 7224 Toolangi PS.................................................. 5962 9255 Yea PS............................................................. 5797 2724 SECONDARY COLLEGES Alexandra SC............................................... 5770 2000 Yea SC............................................................ 5797 2207

ADULT EDUCATION CEACA Alexandra...................................... 5772 1238 Flowerdale Community House.................................... 5780 2664 Kinglake Neighbourhood House........................... 5786 1301 Yea Community House............................ 5797 3070 SERVICES CLUBS Kiwanis.................................................... 0418 335 692 LIONS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 3428 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2674 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1403 Marysville............................................... 0448 954 667 Yea ................................................................. 5797 3242 MASONIC LODGES Alexandra Masonic Centre, Albert Edward Lodge...............................0448 902 262 / 5772 2708 MEN’S SHEDS Flowerdale............................................. 0412 334 521 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 5999 Marysville............................................... 0407 134 277 PROBUS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1253 Alexandra Ladies ...................................... 5774 2641 Yea................................................................... 5797 2344 RED CROSS Alexandra Red Cross........................... 0419 872 230 ROTARY CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1897 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 2193 Yea................................................................... 5792 3515 RSL Alexandra RSL............................................. 5797 6269 Eildon RSL..................................................... 5774 2630 Marysville RSL............................................. 5774 7110 Thornton RSL Sub Branch................ 0458 082 823 Yea RSL Sub Branch............................ 0408 898 139 SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBS Alexandra Senior Citizens....................... 5772 1010 YOUTH GROUPS Flowerdale Junior Youth Group 5 to 14 yrs................................. 0408 333 953 Flowerdale Senior Youth Group.......................................... 0423 320 484 SPORTING CLUBS BASKETBALL CLUBS Alexandra .............................................. 0417 112 533 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 5441 BOWLING CLUBS Alexandra .................................................... 5772 1150 Eildon ............................................................ 5774 2540 Marysville Golf & Bowls .......................... 5963 3241 Whittlesea ................................................... 9716 1966 Yea................................................................... 5797 2770 CRICKET CLUBS Alexandra............................................... 0437 599 909 Flowerdale............................................. 0414 533 342 Merton .................................................... 0408 316 498 Yea Tigers...................................................... 5797 2543 Marysville & District ........................... 0422 702 956

FOOTBALL / NETBALL CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1912 Yea................................................................... 5797 2412 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1580 Marysville & District ........................... 0412 487 842 GOLF CLUBS Eildon............................................................. 5774 2044 Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1570 Yea................................................................... 5797 2746 Whittlesea.................................................... 9716 2066 Marysville Golf & Bowls........................... 5963 3241 RACE CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5773 4304 Merton........................................................... 5778 9551 St Pats Race Club Yea.......................... 0427 794 779 Yea................................................................... 5796 9396 RIDING CLUBS Acheron Valley Adult Riding Club...................................... 5773 2245 SPEEDWAY...........www.alexandraspeedway.com SQUASH CLUB Alexandra............................................... 0438 546 070 TENNIS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 2621 Flowerdale................................................... 5780 2201 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 5228 Yea................................................................... 5736 0461 SWIMMING POOLS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1705 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2174 Marysville..................................................... 5963 3387 Yea................................................................... 5797 2474 RECREATIONAL GROUPS Alexandra Brass Band.............................. 5772 1404 Alexandra Camera Club.......................... 5778 9540 Alexandra & District 4 Wheel Drive Club................................... 5772 1395 Alexandra & District Dog Obedience.5774 7303 Alexandra & District Lapidary Club..... 5774 2908 Alexandra & District Motorcycle Club ......................................................www.admcc.com.au Alexandra Quilters.................................... 5772 1897 Buxton Craft Activities............................. 5774 7291 Eildon & District Woodworking Guild.5774 7513 Eildon Art Group........................................ 5773 2306 Redgate Classic Motorcycle Club.. 0433 291 495 Upper Goulburn Field Naturalists........ 5772 1189 Yea Camera Club........................................ 5797 3228 Yea Film Society......................................... 5797 2480 MURRINDINDI SHIRE COUNCIL Alexandra..................................................... 5772 0333 ..................................................Toll Free 1800 633 792 Yea................................................................... 5797 2209 ..................................................Toll Free 1800 672 719 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1522 ..................................................Toll Free 1800 651 821 Home Based Childcare............................ 5772 0362 Aged Care Services................................... 5772 0353 Family Day Care.................................... 1800 633 792 Alexandra Library...................................... 5772 0349 Kinglake Library......................................... 5786 1522 Yea Library................................................... 5797 2209 Local Law Emergencies..................... 0419 572 425 Engineering Emergencies................ 0407 509 413

TRANSFER STATION LOCATIONS AND HOURS There are five Transfer Stations (also known as Resource Recovery Centres) and one Landfill (at Alexandra) in the Murrindindi Shire. Alexandra Marysville Eildon Yea Kinglake

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Buxton Mountain Bike Park

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Cooks Mill

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Murrindindi Cascades

BLACK RANGE STATE FOREST

NATIONAL

AREA

CERBERUS

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 Wilhelmina

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LAKE EILDON

Snobs Creek Falls

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MURRINDINDI SCENIC RESERVE

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HISTORIC

 Neds Gully RD

Cathedral Peak

LANE

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RUBICON

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MYLES

 Rubicon Power Station

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GLENDALE

Kendalls

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Taylor Bay

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Acheron

BLACK RANGE STATE FOREST

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Jimmys Lookout

Alexandra

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Acheron Cutting Lookout

LAKE EILDON NATIONAL PARK

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Scenic Drive (Lake Eildon Circuit) Mansfield to Eildon 98km via Jamieson & Big River

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HWY B320

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To Gobur (Top Rd to Yarck Rd)

To Sydney 736km & Benalla 50km

Merton 

To Euroa

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Murrindindi Shire East Map Terip

Lake or large river To Woods Point

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