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When Michelle Mussett was broke and desperately struggling to support her three young children, home ownership seemed an impossibility. But with a ‘hand up’ from Habitat for Humanity Victoria, her family now has their own beautiful home in Yea Heights Estate.

By Emily Friedel

magine being months behind on your rent with three young children to care for. Imagine the constant worry of how you are going to feed and clothe your family with ever-growing debt looming over you. Imagine living in unhealthy conditions that compound the distress, but knowing you can’t afford anything better. This is the situation Michelle Mussett found herself in after separating from her husband. “You sit in the lounge room when the kids are in bed and cry. And then when they wake up, you just be brave, but you’re like an elastic band stretching the whole time thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, when is it going to end?’” she says.

Michelle tells her story sitting in the cosy lounge room of her four-bedroom home in the Yea Heights Estate – a far cry from where she was almost a decade ago when money worries consumed her thoughts – all thanks to Habitat for Humanity Victoria. Habitat for Humanity Victoria is just one of the many branches of Habitat for Humanity International, which is a not-for-profit organisation working with local communities in 70 countries to provide housing and improved shelter for low-income families. “Habitat’s cause is to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Now the starting point for that is, we believe – and it’s actually in the universal declaration of human rights – that access to

affordable and appropriate housing is a basic human right,” says Habitat for Humanity Victoria CEO, Philip Curtis. “We have a large section of our community which doesn’t have access to affordable and appropriate housing. In Victoria, we have 24,000 people who are going to be homeless tonight, they were last night, and they will be tomorrow night. We have another 30,000-plus people who are on waiting lists for government housing, and some of them have been on that list for over a decade.” Habitat for Humanity houses are built mostly by volunteers, including house recipients, and sold to families in need with interest-free finance. Philip believes this approach to helping those in housing

stress has effects far beyond just getting a (decent) roof over their heads. “Now we could just give the houses away, but I don’t think that would have the same impact on the families because, in the end, this program is not about the house, it’s about the family and helping them on what I sometimes refer to as a pathway out of poverty,” he says. “So what we’re saying to our partner families is we want to work with you to help you out of your current situation and into something better so that you’ve got stability and strength and you can build independence and selfreliance over time.” To provide this opportunity for housing security to fireaffected people after the 2009 bushfires, Habitat for Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 7

Above: Volunteers are the ‘heart of Habitat for Humanity’, providing much of the labour that goes into building the houses. Rod Brooks (pictured) is the man who coordinates all these helping hands for Habitat for Humanity Victoria. Below: One of the houses that was recently handed over by Habitat for Humanity Victoria. To date, Habitat for Humanity has built over 60 houses in Victoria and built or restored over 800,000 houses worldwide making it the largest not-for-profit builder in the world. Photos courtesy Habitat for Humanity Victoria. Humanity Victoria embarked on its most ambitious project to date: the 21-house Yea Heights Estate. “It’s different to what we’ve done in the past. In the past, our housing has been a bit more salt and pepper around the community, we’ve tended to build two, three or four lot subdivisions. So

one of the initial concerns [from the community] was that we were going to build a slum for a whole lot of poor people who were just going to continue to struggle,” Philip says. “Now I think that if you visit Prospect Rise in Yea, you’ll see that that’s not the case. We’ve got families that

probably just needed a little bit of help to take the next step, and we’ve seen them move from surviving to thriving. We’ve seen families really blossom and start to achieve the potential that maybe got lost or hidden due to the pressure of trying to survive.” Michelle’s family could well

be described as one of those that are blossoming. For them, a house in Yea Heights was the solution to their predicament, but it is not something Michelle ever imagined she’d need. Brought up in a middle-class household, it never crossed her mind that housing stress was lurking in her future.

Single father Daniel went from living in his car to a brand new Habitat for Humanity home. A year after moving in, he secured fulltime, permanent employment for the first time in his life. CEO Philip Curtis says that if you help people solve their housing problem, they are then able to tackle other issues in their lives. Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity Victoria. “It can happen to anyone. My parents always tried really, really hard to give us what we needed, and we never went without at all, and then you land yourself in a situation where you go how on Earth did I get here? It doesn’t just happen overnight, but it still happened pretty quickly,” she says. Philip says the people Habitat for Humanity Victoria assists wind up in housing stress for a range of reasons, but whatever the reasons, a lack of suitable housing seriously impacts quality of life for them. “Why are they in that situation? Sometimes it’s just one poor choice that’s driven a lot of other things, or it’s a failed relationship, or it’s domestic violence, and they’ve had to flee to get to somewhere safe, it’s a whole variety of things, but not having an affordable and appropriate place to call

home just drives a whole lot of other challenges that make it difficult to live and put you in a situation where life becomes about a struggle to survive.” In Michelle’s case, an affordable house was what she needed to get back on her feet, gradually chip away at her debts and give her kids what they needed – it was the key to getting her life back on track. “It’s been a relief; it’s taken all that stress off. So it’s a hand up, not a handout, but it’s still a gift in many different ways; you don’t have all the worries that you did have. You now have somewhere that you can live; it’s safe, and it’s affordable.” This pattern of housing stress relief leading to a raft of other positive changes in families is one Philip says he witnesses often. “Over time, what we see is improved outcomes in

the areas of education, employment, health and lifestyle for children and parents,” he says. “We have another partner family, a single dad, and he moved into his house about this time last year. Now when we first met him, he was living in his car most of the time, and his two children were living with his mother in the two-bedroom bungalow behind his sister’s house. I got a report this week that for the first time in his life, he’s got a fulltime, permanent job. I think that just the confidence of having some stability around where to live has just changed so many things for him.” There are currently 15 Habitat for Humanity houses in the Yea Heights Estate, each providing “simple, safe, decent and affordable” shelter for people who, like Michelle, somehow found themselves in dire straits at one point and may not have

been able to find their way out on their own. “We’re all really different people. We’ve all had our own struggles, we’re different age groups with different aged children, but there’s always going to be that Habitat connection – we’re all here for a reason,” Michelle says. Habitat for Humanity Victoria plans to complete the Yea Heights Estate by mid-2020 and give six more families a chance to enjoy the things in life that many of us take for granted. “I hope, and I’m fairly confident that it will provide each of our partner families with a really strong foundation on which they can build a future. I hope that over time, Prospect Rise in Yea just becomes another street in town,” Philip says. For more information on Habitat for Humanity Victoria check out their website: https://www.habitatvic.org.au Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 9

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A testament to its owner’s determination and handiness, most of The Lodge was constructed by Geoff himself. By Emily Friedel

hen Geoff Boulter bought a 67-acre bush block in Taylor Bay in 2005, he never intended it to be a business. He planned to create a haven for his retirement years when he wrapped up his career as a safety advisor in the gas and oil industry. Geoff was out in Merrijig one day looking at prospective retirement properties but found the prices out of his budget. On the way home, he popped into Eildon – a place full of fond memories from his youth – to see what was available. “I used to go to Bonnie Doon when I was a teenager. When we got our licences, a couple of my mates got boats, and we’d always go to Bonnie Doon to waterski. Those were the days when you could actually touch the bridge going under it. Some of the time the water was so high you couldn’t get under the bridge,” he says. After seeing some properties that weren’t up to snuff, the estate agent took Geoff to one that probably didn’t

fit his criteria, but thought he might as well check out while he was in the area.

of research and found there’s a need for boat storage units,” he says.

“We drove in the little dirt track, there was the shed up there, and the three carports were down the bottom, and when you came up the very top of the hill, you could see the lake. I thought that if you faced the house straight out towards the lake, it had potential.”

“So I decided to do the storage units, but also do accommodation as a side thing, so that people store their boat here, and if they want to stay overnight, they can.”

So he got the property, and he got to work. He lived in the shed while building the house in between working on offshore rigs. “It took three and a half years; a lot of that time I was still working overseas, so I’d go away for a month, come back and work on the house for a month, then go back to work to have a rest.” Then, when oil prices took a steep dive four years ago and affected his livelihood, Geoff’s plans for the property went out the window. “When the goalposts change, you’ve got to change with them. I was left thinking one day prices will get back up, but what am I going to do in the meantime? That’s when I came up with the idea of turning this into a business. I did a bit

When choosing a name for his new business, Geoff went with the name his son gave it many years before. “My son Graig gave me a timber plaque that’s got Taylor Bay Country Club as a Christmas present. I put it away, and it wasn’t until I considered starting a business that I thought, ‘Do I rename it or do I just stick it up?’ In the end, I said it’s already got a name, let’s just use that. So the Taylor Bay Country Club was born in about 2007 or 2008, but I never imagined it was going to be something like this.” As with the main house, now known as The Lodge, when it was time for construction to begin on the storage units and cabins, Geoff did as much of the work as possible himself, and he has been steadily chipping away at his goals for the last four years. Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 13

Right: The sign gifted to Geoff by his son many years before the property became a business. Below: Inside Dingo’s Den, one of the self-contained cabins at Taylor Bay Country Club. “When people ask me what I do in my spare time, I say I don’t have spare time – I work on the property, I enjoy it.” Geoff says nine years in the

navy followed by 16 in the Metropolitan Fire Brigade played a significant role in shaping his ‘can-do’ attitude and his ability to focus on the tasks he sets himself.

“Joining the navy at 17 was a bit of a shock for me, but it did teach me a lot about discipline, about what’s right and what’s not. So nine years of that, and I’d had enough,

but it sort of followed me into the fire brigade, which is a very regimented sort of job as well.” Now with The Lodge, 70 storage units, two completed cabins and another on the way, a dam stocked with yabbies and fish, and the original shed converted into a fitness centre, Geoff shows no signs of slowing down. He is preparing for another 30 storage units, a motorbike track, an infinity pool, and a hunter’s cabin. “It’s an ongoing project,” he says. And perhaps one day, he will down tools and finally enjoy the view of Lake Eildon from his deck as a retiree just as he’d initially planned. For more information on the Taylor Bay Country Club go to http://www. taylorbaycountryclub.com.au

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fine building graces Marysville’s Pack Road. The exterior has large, timber-framed windows, a wide verandah, stone walls, an outdoor deck overlooking the Steavenson River and lawns, a landscaped garden and car parking area. Inside is a welcoming entry and meeting room with a large boardroom table and a pool table, a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with disabled facilities and a large workshop area with specialist woodworking equipment. This is the Marysville and Triangle Community Men’s Shed where, more than likely, you will find women as well as men creating anything from utilitarian items to beautiful timber works of art, items for their homes, commissions and community projects. When the women saw the

completed facility, they were itching to work there too. Director of Marysville’s Little Fishes Gallery and immediate past president of the men’s shed, Bob McNamara, says that the idea to accept female members was proposed at the Annual General Meeting and accepted about three years ago. “I think the men quite like it.” On Wednesday mornings it’s men only, women and men on Wednesday afternoons and Thursdays, and any other times. Having a kitchen and a large gas barbecue means that members can cook lunch and continue their projects throughout the day. At the monthly dinners, socialising continues around what was once JL Gould Sawmill’s huge board table. Individual members take turns at preparing a meal of their choice, the shed funds the ingredients and partners are welcome.

Once a month, this is where you will find members of the Marysville RSL subbranch meeting, and once a year crowds are invited to morning tea here after the Anzac Day ceremonies. Presently the shed has about 35 financial members, about one third being women. Bob McNamara says the women seem to be more active and have encouraged activity amongst all the members. The men are always helpful and respectful. According to Bob, “All members must complete a workshop skills and safety course, and new members work with skilled and experienced members. In time, these skilled members will likely be the women.” A more recent shed member is former Marysville Lolly Shop lady and now committee member, Julia Harris. In describing her experiences, Julia says, “I was using the jigsaw for

the first time. Everyone was watching, and I got stage fright! Having member Noel McGregor as a mentor has been fabulous.” Retired real estate agent and shed secretary is Grant Stinear. Grant says, “Many of the shed members, including the men, have had to learn new skills. Some very strong friendships have been made and maintained, and fellowship and support are there for members who are going through tough times. “ “We have members with diverse skills and backgrounds. We have fun, and if we mention a problem, someone will have the answer. One of the best things is that the shed has helped rekindle old skills. Some of the members are making things for their own houses. One of our ladies, Glenys Ross, has developed new skills and her works are more free range,” adds Bob McNamara. Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 17

Glenys Ross used pine and cypress timber to handcraft these delicate gum leaves.

was established to get the show on the road.

Glenys, who runs Marysville’s Fernbrook Cottage B&B, has made beautiful gifts and has work in Marysville’s MiRA artspace. “Woodwork is something that I had always wanted to do. We began with an excellent safety course for using all the equipment. The blokes have been great, and I’d like to have more time to use the shed,” she says. It has been a well-founded belief that men’s sheds have definite health benefits, promote

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mental health and help tackle isolation, especially in rural environments. Following the fires of 2009, there was a very urgent need to provide a venue for men in the Triangle area (Taggerty, Buxton, Narbethong,

Granton and Marysville) to talk and restore. There was a long road ahead and for their much-needed shed – they had to chase money via a series of funding bodies, find an appropriate site, obtain the appropriate planning approvals, select an architect and a builder and do the hard work. A working party

As an interim measure, a temporary meeting place and storage was provided in Dickinson’s shed on the Buxton-Marysville Road. There the men held regular dinner meetings, discussed plans, received progress updates and watched as donated equipment and exotic timbers salvaged after the fires began to flow in. “The late Mark Lewis was one of the driving forces for the shed. At the time, he was working with Berry Street and assisted with our funding applications. Our first president and chairman of the initial working group

Shed members Bob McNamara and Julia Harris amidst some of the shed’s latest projects. was Marysville’s Richard Holland,” Bob says. At that time, Richard described the early days as “a protracted funding merry-go-round.” But finally funding came good through a variety of sources including the Department of Planning and Community Development, Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, Mitchell Health, the Murrindindi Shire with tremendous support from the late Mark Lewis representing Berry Street. The finished product is also the result of huge volunteer input. Thanks to the skills, dedication and equipment of the local community, much of the site preparation, project management, and finishing off were done on

a voluntary basis. Finishing off included electrical wiring, painting, floor sealing, tiling, grouting the stonework and building access ramps. The shed was officially opened in May 2013 by the Governor of Victoria, Alex Chernov. Prior to being destroyed in the fires, the building on the Pack Road site was home to the Marysville RSL and the treasures of the Marysville History Centre. While the RSL can continue in a new home at its old address, the history centre now houses a magnificent collection in a large home and display shed on Darwin Street. Maintaining and operating a men’s shed costs money – there’s the insurance,

water and electricity bills, equipment maintenance and upgrading, replacement parts for equipment, tools and consumables. There is no ongoing outside funding so the shed must be financially self-sustaining. Income is derived from memberships, community projects, commissions and fund-raising events such as a trivia night. The shed presently has commissions to make bench seating for Marysville’s St John’s Anglican Church’s labyrinth project, cow sculptures for Narbethong’s Saladin Lodge, rustic tables for Marysville’s Jazz and Blues Weekend, where members will also man the bar and also points along the Marysville Marathon. More

projects are certain to follow. The Marysville Triangle Community Men’s shed welcomes new members, and Julia is hoping that more women will join in to learn and create garden decorations, possum and bird houses, garden signs and other items to be sold at the Marysville market. In a men’s shed, there is no pressure. Members can just come in and have a yarn and a cuppa or a game of pool if that’s what they are looking for. In accepting his nomination as the shed’s new president, Bruce Dayble says, “The shed is what we make it. It is a place where we can get together to work and find fellowship. “ Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 19

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There are some magnificent parks in the Murrindindi Shire, including Cathedral Range State Park, which are just waiting for you to explore this summer and be healthier for it. Photo courtesy Parks Victoria.

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Above: Earlier this year, the Victorian Government announced its ‘Great Outdoors Package’, a key initiative of which was halving camping fees across state and national parks – so pitching a tent and immersing yourself in nature overnight is now even more affordable. Photo courtesy Parks Victoria. By Emily Friedel

recent study by Parks Victoria found that people are well aware of the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature, but many of us aren’t reaping these benefits as much as we’d like to – or should. Of the thousand Victorians surveyed, 96% think spending time in parks can help improve physical health, and 93% think it can help improve mental health. Despite this understanding of nature’s positive effects on wellbeing, 64% of respondents do most of their exercise indoors, and 75% said they would like to exercise outdoors more often. So what’s stopping people from getting outside? According to the survey, the number one issue (cited

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by 65% of respondents) is a perceived lack of time. Other barriers to spending time in nature identified by the survey included safety concerns and accessibility features. Parks Victoria’s Health and Community Activation Manager, Shauna Jones, suggests there are simple strategies to overcome some of these barriers, while Parks Victoria is actively working on breaking down others. “To combat the barriers and realise the benefits of nature, plan your day to include time outdoors. Hopping off the train one stop earlier or walking to the park during your lunch break can help overcome those time constraints.” Combining activities in parks with socialising may reduce some of the perceived time obstacles – no need to carve

out a separate timeslot for a café trip – while making exercise feel more enjoyable and safer. “It’s more fun and more likely to be motivating for people to go with other people,” Shauna says. “Women in our survey also reported feeling safer when they join in our walks that we lead with volunteers or with the Rangers.” For people who already exercise multiple times a week (49% of survey respondents), taking some of that exercise out into green spaces can enhance its benefits. “The mental health benefits of spending time in nature are being validated over and over again in terms of managing levels of stress hormones like cortisol, which has been shown to reduce demonstrably within the first

15 or 20 minutes of being in a natural environment,” Shauna says. And for those who already have an exercise routine, outdoor exercise also provides an opportunity to develop other aspects of their physical fitness. “Even though you’re fit on one level, the outdoor experience can challenge you differently. Maybe your pathways aren’t as predictable, and you have to have a bit different level of strength or endurance to manage the outdoor environment.” For those who do very little exercise (51% of survey respondents exercise once a week or less), parks offer a free and non-threatening means of developing fitness and experiencing success. “I think that [going for a walk in the park] might be that

kind of entry-level activity that helps to start build their self-confidence and their sense of self-efficacy so that once they get over the hurdle, they can go to the next level, and it continues to build their belief in themselves that they are capable of doing it.” To empower people with more knowledge to find a park that suits their needs and caters for any mobility limitations they have – from pushing prams to requiring wheelchair access – Parks Victoria recently launched their new website. “We’ve done a huge amount of work to improve the type of information about the

accessibility of parks, and to give that information by park. We have worked on identifying things like where the accessible toilets are and what the camping opportunities are. We grade all of our tracks and trails, too, so people can determine whether they are suitable for a beginner walker or an intermediate – there is something for everyone,” Shauna says. “We are also starting to install, in some of our parks, barbeques that allow different cultural groups to cook in a way that is consistent with cultural belief systems whether it’s halal or kosher, so our new site identifies where some of

those features are by park, which is great.” While some people may want to spend more time in nature specifically for their wellbeing, Shauna says that regardless of your intention for visiting a park, you’ll get health benefits from being there. “We know that about 75-80% of what people come into parks to do is go for a walk; whether they call it hiking or bushwalking or meandering, they’re walking, they’re engaged in physical activity.” “And in terms of parks, I would say that being in nature sharpens your senses differently as well because

you have quite a different set of inputs, whether it’s silence alone or whether it’s birdlife or just fresher air. I do think quite a lot of those things can be subtler benefits. Even if it’s not your motivation for going into a park to receive all those benefits, you receive them anyway, which is quite interesting.” So whether you consider yourself the healthconscious sort or not, why not get out into a park this summer? You’ll no doubt feel better for it. For more information go to https://parkweb.vic.gov.au or to find a walking group near you go to http://park-walks. eventbrite.com

Below: Enjoying a picnic in Kinglake National Park; socialising while spending time in parks is one of the ways Shauna Jones from Parks Victoria suggests you can get more of nature’s benefits in your life. Photo courtesy Parks Victoria.

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Above: Toolangi Primary School with their artwork for the CD booklet and for the launch concert display. Below: the album cover.

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here is something really special that happens when a community comes together to support its children and each other. Over the past five years, the children of the six schools across the Kinglake Ranges, together with David and Merelyn Carter (Carter & Carter), have collectively written 27 songs , 12 of which have been recorded on the album Country Kids – Sing Out Loud, plus a rousing finale of ‘I Am Australian’. The children recorded their vocals to the professional band tracks produced by David and Merelyn, working with ‘A-team’ musicians Gavin Pearce, Hayden Meggitt and Brett Wood, and engineered by Phil Lawson. The lead vocals were recorded at Cheeky Fox Retreat in Kinglake in the purpose-built studio area – a wonderful legacy from the original owners, Thomas and Tessa Libreri, and the current owners Jason and Linda are hugely supportive of the project. Many thanks for their great hospitality. David, Merelyn and Phil went to each of the schools to record the beautiful voices of all the students together to complete the tracks – a big thank you

to the teachers for helping make this happen. Four large blank canvases, together with paints and brushes were presented to each school, and the artwork project

was launched in tandem with the album recording. The children’s expressive art has been used on the CD booklet and also as a display at the launch concert, which was held in the Kinglake Ranges Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 25

From left: David Carter, Jane Hayward (Strathewen Primary), Jane Shaw and Malcolm Hackett from Bendigo Bank presenting their sponsor cheque at a celebratory morning tea at Strathewen Primary School. Community Centre on 14 November and was a hugely successful community event.

McDougall, Cappa Rossi’s, Kinglake Pharmacy, Kinglake Chinese Medicine and Simply Timber & Roofing.

The children are very proud of what they have achieved over the past six years, which has culminated in recording a great album of music.

Many other volunteers gathered to make this event huge for the children and community alike. That is the mark of a true community event.

Getting your copy of the album titled Country Kids – Sing Out Loud is a must, and it can now be purchased by calling 0416 075 638. All funds go towards supporting this and future Foggy Mountain Schools Music Programs.

We say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this project in any way. Good community is about supporting each other, and the words of one of the children’s songs ring true for us all:

Many wonderful sponsors have supported this amazing community project, and we thank FRRR, Bendigo Bank, Murrindindi Shire Council, Light & Sound, UGFM, Cheeky Fox Retreat, Melbourne Artists’ Supplies, The Kinglake Ranges Vet Clinic, Mason White

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Page 29 pic: The tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) is one of the many snakes you might encounter in the Murrindindi Shire. Tiger snake markings vary greatly in colour, and the stripes for which it is generally known may not be present at all. Photo courtesy Zoos Victoria. Above: Another snake you might come across in our region: the red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus). While it does possess a potent venom, there have been no recorded human deaths in Australia attributed to this species. Photo courtesy Zoos Victoria.

s the weather warms up, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re enjoying the outdoors more, so are the many snakes that inhabit the Murrindindi Shire. While a close encounter with one of these native reptiles may get the heart racing, there is plenty you can do to stay safe and avoid being one of the few thousand Australians that get bitten by a snake each year. Melbourne Zoo Ectotherms Keeper, Alex Mitchell, who has been working with reptiles in zoos for the past 15 years has some practical answers to questions about getting along with our native snakes. What are some of the common myths about our native snakes in Victoria? Myth: Snakes will chase you Typically snakes will actively avoid people, and given the opportunity will move away from humans. Snakes have a similar flight response to that of a scared person and will try and pick the quickest escape route. However, sometimes that escape route may be the same for the human and the snake, which could be one of the contributing factors to this myth. Myth: All snakes lay eggs A number of snakes found throughout the world actually give

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birth to fully developed live-born young. In Victoria, snake species such as tiger snakes and copperheads are examples of this. What should you do if you see a snake? Australia has quite a large number of highly venomous snake species, so as a general rule, it is best to assume that any wild snake that you encounter is a potentially dangerous species and treat all snakes in the same manner. It can be difficult for the untrained eye to identify venomous snakes from nonvenomous species such as pythons. If you encounter a snake, it is best to give the animal a wide berth of at least several metres. It is relatively safe to observe the snake from this distance. However, if you encounter a snake quite close to you (such as right by your feet), standing still and waiting for the snake to move away is often the best course of action. Snakes are reluctant to bite humans unless they are provoked. If you have snakes living nearby, what are the best options for keeping your family and pets safe? Discouraging snakes from living around your house, or moving throughout your property can be achieved by:

• Taking measures to limit the number of food sources for snakes around your house or property – particularly rats and mice. By keeping your residence rodent-free, snakes will have less of a reason to be there. • Keeping the surroundings of your house and backyard tidy and well maintained. Remove any potential shelters for snakes, such as log or rock piles, sheets of tin on the ground, etc. • Make sure your grass is cut low, remove fallen branches and prune large bushes. Snakes feel quite exposed when moving across large areas of open ground and will often avoid these areas. • Bird aviaries and chicken pens can be quite attractive to snakes. Keep these well maintained, secure, and free of rodents. A fine wire mesh around the lower perimeter may discourage snakes from entering. If you encounter a snake in your backyard or house, there are also a number of licenced snake removalist experts who can be contacted to help safely shift this animal for you. What are the most common causes of snakebites in Australia? Snakebites and fatalities in Australia are fairly uncommon compared to other countries throughout the world. On average, approximately 3,000 people are admitted to Australian hospitals per year for a snakebite. A number of these patients may have been bitten by non-venomous species. However, on average, two of these 3,000 bites are fatal.

Above: Alex Mitchell has been working with reptiles in zoos for the past 15 years, so he knows a thing or two about our native snakes. Photo courtesy Zoos Victoria.

Below: Eastern brown snakes (Pseudonaja textilis) are one of the most common snakes in North East Victoria and, according to the Australian Snakebite Project, is the species you’re most likely to get bitten by. Photo Shutterstock.

The lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus) inhabits grasslands, heathlands, woodlands and open scrub, preferring to live near bodies of water where it can hunt for frogs, lizards and other snakes. Photo Shutterstock. A high percentage of snake bites occur in Australia each year when people attempt to catch, handle or kill wild snakes. The probability of getting bitten by a snake significantly decreases if you avoid these actions. It’s also important to remember that snakes are a protected species in Australia. For children, it is especially important to educate them about what actions to take when they come across a snake – such as not to approach, or touch a snake. Taking measures to proactively snake-proof your home as much as possible, as mentioned, can also minimise the likelihood of your child encountering a snake. What should you do if you get bitten by a snake? In Australia, the pressure or immobilisation method should be used immediately in the event of a confirmed or suspected snake bite. This method involves using a pressure bandage

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Shelters: beside the Goulburn River between Tallarook and Goulburn Valley Highway, Goulburn River near Kerrisdale, Cheviot Tunnel, Eglington Cutting, Merton Gap, Woodfield Station and Olivers Road Mansfield.

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BONNIE DOON – 281m

WOODFIELD – 296m

MERTON – 330m

KANUMBRA – 268m

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Specialising in Market Fresh Seafood, mouth watering steaks and delicious coffee. Come find out why everyone is talking about rendezvous in yea Freshly prepared: Steaks, Burgers, Fish,

Mon-Tue 8:30am - 4:00pm ~ Salads Closed Wednesdays ~ Thu-Sun 8:30am - 8:30pm Curries, Roasts, Foccacia, With a reputation for delighting day 10 High St Yea (03) 5797 2528 Perfect Desserts & Delicious Coffee trippers and locals, discover our range • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Take-away • Free WiFi

of beautiful handcrafted goods and imaginative gifts for all ages.

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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 Phone 03 5797 2660 8 Miller Street Yea info@yeamotel.com.au www.yeamotel.com.au 36 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20

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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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 0400 418 139 or 0488 353 940 6591 Maroondah Highway Yarck books.at.yarck@gmail.com

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Timber Tramway & Museum 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

Weekly or Overnight

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Start and end your rail trail experience at the Timber Tramway. Train rides, kids’ activities and refreshments Station Street, Alexandra Open 2nd & 4th Sunday 10am to 4pm Group bookings welcome

• Linen provided • Fully equipped kitchen • Private • 1.5 km to rail trail

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Ph 0427 509 988

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Close to rail trail/ 5 mins to town centre

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

Alexandra Motor Inn

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.

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

Great Family Motel - Owned & Operated by Family

12 Comfortable units where you can view the abundance of wildlife while enjoying our fully equipped BBQ facilities.

• 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

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3 x 2 Bedroom Self-Contained Family Units with Cooking Facilities. Also Singles, Twin Share or Double Rooms Available. • FREE Wi-Fi •Large private rear outdoor area for children & adults to enjoy • Putting Greens•Walk to the Pondage•Boat/Jet-ski Parking•Bird Feeding

6 Hillside Avenue South, Eildon Victoria 3713

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Alexandra/Eildon 106.9 MHz Flowerdale 98.9 MHz Kinglake Ranges 94.5 MHz Marysville 98.5 MHz Yea 88.9 MHz

www.ugfm.org email news@ugfm.org Phone 03 5772 2722

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FISHING CENTRE For all your fishing, camping and hunting needs 2/42 Downey Street Alexandra Vic 3714 Ph: 03 57 722 662 Fax: 03 57 722 641

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OPEN 7 days a week 9am-5.30pm Group bookings and wholesale enquiries welcome 1052 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd Kinglake West (opposite primary school) Ph/Fax 03 5786 5031 Mobile 0408 199 244 sales@fernacres.com.au

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• tree ferns • ground ferns • epiphytic ferns • grass trees • tree fern carvings • wall baskets • planters and pots individually crafted for you

Luxury Pontoon & Fishing Boats 2hr $170 3hr $235 4hr $290 8hr $490 LUXURY PONTOON BOATS Swim, party or just relax cruising spectacular Lake Eildon FISHING PONTOON BOATS Twilight fishing hires, live fish tanks, rod holders, maps, eskies and safety equipment on board. BYO fishing gear Consecutive day hires are also available upon request

Call 0488 051 721 OR BOOK ONLINE robert.davidson1@hotmail.com www.lakeviewboathire.com.au

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SUMMER TIME . . . MULCHING TIME! come and see us for your Mulch, Garden Fertilisers, Pest & Weed Control, Osmocote & Grow Better Products, Lawn Seed & Lawn Food

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By Emily Friedel

ougher than old boots, giant saltbush (Atriplex nummularia) stands stoic in many of Australia’s semi-arid and arid regions. Able to withstand the harshest of conditions – from drought to saline soils – it’s prized as a fodder crop and a regenerative landscaping tool. It’s also valued by gardeners for its attractive silvery foliage and bushy growth habit, which lends itself to hedging and screening. What most people don’t know about giant saltbush is

that it’s not only edible, but it’s one of our tastiest and most versatile native herbs. With leaves high in protein and minerals, it’s also a nutritional addition to meals. And with celebrity chefs like Kylie Kwong touting its virtues in the kitchen, giant saltbush is as deserving of a spot in the herb garden as those low-maintenance Mediterranean mainstays like rosemary. Growing giant saltbush Giant saltbush (also known as old man saltbush or cabbage saltbush) is easy to grow from seed either sown

direct or in pots. Autumn, early winter and spring are the best times of year to sow giant saltbush, and soaking the seeds in water for at least an hour before sowing improves germination rates.

more attention, only growing well with regular watering and benefitting from frost protection during winter and some native fertiliser during the warmer months when actively growing.

While giant saltbush is a relatively quick grower, if you don’t want to wait for seeds to germinate, tube stock and larger potted plants aren’t too hard to come by.

Once established, however, giant saltbush can survive everything from 40-plus degree days in full sun to heavy frosts and needs very little care.

Saltbush tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay-heavy and alkaline soils, but isn’t too keen on acidic conditions or waterlogging. Young plants need a bit

Giant saltbush grows up to three metres tall and five metres wide, but is happy to be pruned to keep it compact (which also means plenty available for pepping up mealtime). Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 39

Cooking with giant saltbush Saltbush leaves have a slightly salty, tangy flavour and fleshy texture. Fresh leaves are great for adding zest to salads or making a bed for roasting meat or fish, while dried leaves are used for seasoning or (when ground) a salt substitute. They are also terrific tossed into stirfries, or stir-fried on their own to make a delectable side dish that complements a wide range of meals.

Ingredients • • • • • • •

3 tbsp peanut oil 200g fresh saltbush leaves 20g ginger, julienned 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 red chilli, thinly sliced 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp vegetable stock

Method 1. Heat peanut oil in a wok until shimmering. 2. Add saltbush leaves, ginger, garlic cloves and chilli. 3. Stir-fry until wilted and fragrant (2-3 minutes). 4. Add soy sauce and stock, stir-fry until hot (1 minute). 5. Serve and enjoy!

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Celebrate the start of 2020

Eildon Bait & Tackle

PICNIC RACE MEETING MERTON AMATEUR TURF CLUB

• Fishing Tackle and Bait • Fishing Licences • Water Sports Equipment• Boat Safety Gear

WEDNESDAY 1 JANUARY 2020 Six Race Card Featuring Elders Merton Cup

Eildon Auto Spares

• Fashions on the Field (Ladies, Gentlemen & Children) • Kelly Sports Kids Activities & Animal Farm • TOTE & Bookmakers • Licensed Bar & Great Food Gates open at noon ~ First race at 2pm • Adults $20 • Pensioners $10 • Children under 16 free

• Auto Spares • Auto Accessories Craig Parker 13-14 Main Street Eildon Ph 5774 2712 Fax 5774 2738 goldentroutcod@gmail.com

Contact Murray Hill 0427789551 / 57789551 or hillymerton@activ8.net .au

ALEX RACES ROCK Saturday 29 FEBRUARY 2020 Leap Day of Leap Year ~ Ladies bring your partner and propose. Come as you are or dress as your favourite rock star or group to win a prize! The Rocking Tones are back so get ready to Rock till You Drop

Entry from $15 ~ Concession from $10 – Children 15 and under FREE Gates open noon For more info contact the secretary 5773 4304 To book marquees & tickets online; www.countryracing.com.au www.alexandraraceclub.com.au

RACE DATES 2019/20 Saturday 14 December

Reddrops Sister Olive Handicap

Saturday 25 January Rodwells Yea Cup

Sunday 23 February St Pats Yea Cup

At the picturesque Yea Racecourse

• Great Facilities ~ TAB & Bookmakers • BYO or $5 cans at the Rustic Bar • FREE Kelly sports activities • Book your reserved spot under the trees

Enquiries invited for functions, parties & birthdays on course. Details, site, marquee bookings: www.country.racing.com/yea-and-st-pats

Contact Cathy or Denis 03 5797 2955 / 0438 048 178

I & M Simpson & Son Pty Ltd 25 Aitken Street ALEXANDRA 3714 Phone 03 5772 1205 www.simpsonsfuel.com.au 60 years of Simpsons Fuel We supply BULK FUEL to all areas of the Murrindindi and Mansfield Shires and parts of the Strathbogie Shire.

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Alexandra Sportspower & Toys 76 Grant Street, Alexandra VIC 3714

(03) 5772 1719 alexandra@sportspower.com.au

P: 9439 6066 | 0412 525 258

PET R A C L O O W N S SPECIALIST I • TIMBER FLOOR F: 9431 2802

Mon to Fri: 9am – 5:30pm Sat: 9am – 12:30pm

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Trade, Steel + Garden Centre

Cnr Station + Downey Streets, Alexandra Ph 5772 2188 | Fax 5772 1059 yenckensalexandra@yenckens.com.au

Mobile Phone & Internet PrePaid Recharge

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Trade Centre

26 High Street, Yea Ph 5797 2290 | Fax 5797 2260 yenckensyea@yenckens.com.au

MANSFIELD

Trade, Steel + Garden Centre

27 Kitchen Street, Mansfield Ph 5775 2511 | Fax 5775 1542 yenckensmansfield@yenckens.com.au

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Jenna, with support worker Julie, tends to the vegetable garden, part of the horticulture program offered at The Mount. Photo courtesy RACV.

By Leisa Dent

uring a time of great change in Australia’s community services sector, Menzies Support Services is continuing its mission to provide services and opportunities to people requiring supports in the Murrindindi and Mansfield regions. The organisation’s vision is to support people to achieve their goals and aspirations as valued and respected members of the community. Clients participate in group programs, receive individualised support at home and in the community, and are supported to take part in employment,

education, social and recreation activities. Dame Pattie Menzies Centre, a property on the Goulburn Valley Highway at Alexandra, was established as a direct result of an enormous community lobbying and fundraising campaign. Dame Pattie Menzies became the patron of Dame Pattie Menzies Centre in 1978. In 1979 a property known as ‘The Mount’ was purchased by the local community with funds raised locally and matched by the federal government. For many years all services were based at the centre, but with the growing need for services with the rollout

of the NDIS in the Goulburn Region, the organisation began preparations to expand. The Menzies Support Services administration team is now based at 49 Nihil Street Alexandra. The new site is the central hub for general enquiries, requests for support services, training, meetings, plan management and support coordination services. Following the move to the office, a client receptionist program was introduced, providing participants an opportunity to be part of the administration team. Client receptionists answer phones, greet visitors, assist with the

mail run, and a variety of general duties around the office. The program aims to support the development of communication and clerical work skills. The relocation of administration functions to our Nihil Street site has created more space at The Mount. Two rooms, formerly used as offices, are now available to service users. Group programs continue at The Mount and in the wider community setting. Programs include opportunities to undertake vocational training. Menzies Support Services, in conjunction with GoTafe, hosted the Certificate II in Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 43

Hay bale art at The Mount is well known to locals and has become a tourist attraction on the Goulburn Valley Highway. Horticulture at The Mount. Participants received support to learn in a classroom setting and complete their assessments, while engaging in the practical aspects of the course on site, including the establishment of a hothouse purchased with an RACV community grant, and a thriving vegetable garden.

is very much a part of the community. Clients present regular sessions at radio UGFM, participate in All Abilities sports days across the area, provide helpers at the Thornton Eildon Football Netball Club, host fundraisers including Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, and contribute to local culture and events.

Menzies Support Services

Haybale art at The Mount is

well known to locals and has become a tourist attraction, with visitors often stopping to take photos. Participants are involved in all stages of the process from the initial idea to sourcing materials and assembling the final creation. Each year, a haybale instalment is displayed at the entrance to the Alexandra Spring Show.

While changes in the sector continue, Menzies Support Services is remaining focussed on their role in the community, providing services tailored to the individual’s goals and support needs. Any member of the community wishing to learn more about the organisation and services offered is invited to visit the Nihil Street office.

Our Christmas Decoration Display is now on

106 Grant Street, Alexandra 3714 Email: inspireongrant@gmail.com 44 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20

Possum/merino knitwear and wool lines, bags, oil skin coats, hats, games and toys 24 Murchison St, Marysville 3779 Phone (03) 5963 3753 www.countrytouch.com.au www.possumshop.com

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Marysville Community Centre 15 Falls Road, Marysville

Kerami Manor & Day Spa 7 Kerami Crescent, Marysville

Alexandra Community Pharmacy

Beauty Room

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ALEXANDRA PHYSIOTHERAPY Libby Gobbart PHYSIOTHERAPIST For all your floral arrangements INTERSTATE & OVERSEAS DELIVERY • fresh flowers • weddings • anniversaries • new borns • bereavements . . .

15 High Street Yea P: 0400 570 988

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54A Downey St Alexandra

Eildon Chemmart Pharmacy

Ph 03 5772 2649 alexphysio@aapt.net.au

18A Main Street EILDON VIC 3713

T: 03 5774 2626 F: 03 5774 2525

Australia Pty Ltd

Pharmasave Alexandra Community Pharmacy is open Mon to Fri from 9am-5.30pm & Sat from 9am-12.30pm 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: Cinoj Thomas – 5772 3060 | Aju Thomas – 5772 3303 Ian Davis – 5772 2185 or 0409 354 782 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

• 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

Dr Monica O’Malley

Open Monday to Saturday

Ph: (03) 5715 6442

97 Grant Street Alexandra

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• 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 46 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20

P 03 5772 1073 | 22 Webster Street, Alexandra

7 The Semi Circle, Yea

OPENING HOURS

Wednesday 9.00am – 5.00pm Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm all other appointments by prior arrangement

Dr Monica is a dentist with decades of experience, a passion for helping others with an innovative modern vision of what a visit to the dentist is all about, supported by a fantastic caring team. The most important service we provide is getting to know you as an individual and providing personalised treatment and advice. Pensioner Concession Discounts available Terms and Conditions apply

Louise with the ‘Arabuna Lands’ painting.

By Carol Hopkins

f ever anyone deserves the epithet ‘a born artist’ it would have to be Louise Foletta, a renowned watercolour painter who divides her time between Melbourne and the family farm at Buxton. From the age of two, Louise remembers being fascinated by colour, whether it was the flowers in the garden

or fabric samples brought home by her father from his textile mill. Later, at primary school, she became known as ‘the artist’ and started winning prizes for her work. Louise was so keen to bring vibrant colour into her artwork, she saved her pocket money to buy one special Derwent pencil at a time because the standard coloured pencils were too pallid.

In secondary school, she used every opportunity to take extra art classes and was fortunate to be encouraged by her art teachers. One of these, the celebrated artist Joan Gough, became a lifelong mentor and friend. Her grandfather, too, played a role, fostering the teenage Louise’s talent by giving her an art book for Christmas every year. “I remember, each year, just

soaking up the art book,” Louise says. Later, Louise consolidated her skills by studying painting at the Caulfield Institute of Technology and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Soon after, she left Australia for an extended overseas trip, visiting famous galleries in South-East Asia, Europe and the USA as well as studying watercolour with Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 47

Kaji Aso at the Museum School in Boston.

paintings, many by famous artists.

From this youthful passion, Louise has built a distinguished career spanning more than 50 years. Her prize-winning work has been included in exhibitions throughout Australia as well as in the USA, Taiwan, Singapore, China and Korea and can be found in the collections of corporations, universities, government departments, local councils, regional galleries and private schools.

The natural world, in particular the landscape, has always been the focus of Louise’s art. While her classmates at primary school were painting ballet dancers and horses, Louise was painting trees. This love of the natural world was fostered by frequent visits to her grandfather’s farm at Buxton where she would explore and draw.

Although Louise paints in a range of mediums, her first love is watercolour, originally inspired by viewing her grandfather’s collection of watercolour 48 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20

Now, Louise travels all over Australia and even to the USA to find inspiring landscapes. She particularly favours deserts because they represent the landscape ‘laid bare’ to reveal its ancient origins. Deserts also reveal the

texture of the land, something Louise loves to capture in her work. But, for Louise, it is not simply a case of painting ‘pretty pictures’. She wants her work to tell a story. Currently, Louise is working on a painting from her 2017 trip to Arabuna lands. The Arabuna are the traditional owners of the land in the Lake Eyre Basin in far north South Australia. Louise explored this country with Aboriginal elder, Reg Dodd, and learned about the Dreamtime stories associated with the area. She has now incorporated those stories, quite literally, into her painting. Another story Louise has told in paintings is that of Black Saturday, the horrific bushfire that devastated so much of Victoria on 7 February 2009. For Louise, it is a very personal story as she and her two adult sons were in the thick of the fire on their Buxton farm fighting for their lives on that day. Fortunately the farm was saved but the fire had a profound impact on everyone. “Your whole world was changed, totally changed. You couldn’t believe it was real,” Louise says.

However, less than two weeks after the fire, Louise took up painting again, recording the scenes around her. At the time, specks of ash were still falling from the sky and can be found on the surface of one of her paintings. Louise has now produced an impressive body of work that acts as a important, visual record of this catastrophic event. While there is no doubt that painting helped Louise cope with the trauma of the fire, it wasn’t only Louise who benefited. When her Black Saturday paintings were exhibited in the local area they enabled others to open up and talk about their own experiences of the day. Louise found this very rewarding because, as she explains, “I have always wanted the works I do to have some meaning, to be important in some way. This, for me, is success.” As well as painting, Louise has been a tireless teacher and mentor of other aspiring artists offering classes at the Council of Adult Education, Summer Schools at her Buxton property, workshops throughout Victoria and

private lessons. And, as if that’s not enough, she has also been a driving force in numerous organisations that support the arts and artists including stints as president of the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria, Watercolour Society of Victoria and the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. It is all part of Louise’s philosophy of sharing her talent with others. Despite her long and distinguished career, Louise is showing no sign of slowing up. Right now, she is busy producing paintings for a number of upcoming exhibitions, there are workshops in the pipeline and her Buxton studio will be open on long weekends throughout the year. With her love of art as strong today as it has been all her life, Louise is the embodiment of someone with a lifelong passion for art. To find out more about Louise Foletta you can go to her website at www.louisefoletta. com.au. There you will find a link to a 45-minute video about her life and work called “Get Some Colour in Your Life.” You can also contact her via email at louise. foletta@gmail.com or phone 0417 323 868. Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 49

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rtist, cartoonist, illustrator, author and counsellor, Bev Aisbett, is best known for her self-help books in her unique cartoon format for sufferers of anxiety and depression – the most popular being Living With IT – now in its 24th year in print. Bev began her career as a cartoonist and illustrator in the major press with her strip Animal Revenge in the Sunday Herald magazine. This was followed by regular illustrations for Terry Lane’s column in the Sunday Age, cartoons in the Bulletin and Woman’s Day and strips in New Woman and New Weekly magazines at their inception, as well as illustrating numerous educational, health and corporate texts. In 1994, she founded and directed the HaHa Gallery of Comic Art at Gasworks Park, Albert Park, featuring works by Australian cartoonists. In 2003, after moving to the Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 51

western suburbs of Melbourne, she founded Salmay Gallery in Newport.

mural at Spicy Water Cafe, Newport.

Over the last 20 years, the focus of her creative work has largely centred on painting, with her images proving popular for their mythical, dream-like themes, whilst reflecting the inner journey of her work as a counsellor.

In March 2009, Bev held a major exhibition of Domestic Madonnas at Without Pier Gallery, Cheltenham and in August 2009 at Smart Artz Gallery, Sth Melbourne. Pieces from the Domestic Madonnas series is currently shown here.

Her painting Man and the Moon was exhibited at the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery in 2006 as part of The Serious Side of Cartoonists exhibition during the national Stanley Cartoon Awards events.

In November 2009, Bev exhibited at Tasmania Shop and Gallery, Hobart where she was invited to do a solo show, following interest in her ongoing stock room pieces at the gallery.

A solo exhibition was held in April 2007 at the Dancing Dog Café, Footscray, followed by a further solo exhibition at the Bagel Tree Café, Williamstown in 2008. Other works have since been displayed and sold at local cafes and businesses, including a commissioned

Bev’s solo show Life is just this Stage I’m Going Through at Louis Joel Arts Centre, Altona in June 2010 was also well received and she exhibited in Hobart again in November 2010 with Domestic Madonnas at the gallery’s request.

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Bev released her autobiography All of It,

published by HarperCollins in June 2012 which also features one of her paintings The Long Sunday on the cover. All of It was nominated for the Stella Literary Award. Also in 2012, Bev’s painting Love Is a Thorny Crown was a finalist in the She Art Prize exhibition at Walker St Gallery, Dandenong In 2013, Bev opened Piece Gallery in Yarraville, exhibiting her own and other artist’s work, which unfortunately had to close its doors in 2016, after which Bev worked from her live-in art studio in Coburg North. Bev made a tree change and moved to Alexandra in January 2018 this year where she has continued with her writing and her love of painting. In January, she has been invited to present a major exhibition Heartfelt at Marian Rennie’s gallery in Acheron.

‘Touch a HeART’ with ART is a group exhibition of ARTists / 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, by providing quality hand crafted items and art available at an affordable price. The show opens from 6pm Friday 29th November at Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS, 74 Grant Street, Alexandra.

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he Rotary Club of Yea is pleased to be hosting their 35th Annual Art Show in the Yea Shire Hall from Friday 24th January 2020 (opening night $20) until Tuesday 28th January 2020. Prizes this year total $7250 – first being $2500. There are two $1000 prizes as well as a special award of $500. Section winners receive $250. The raffle prize this year is a beautiful painting titled ‘Rural Mood’, valued at $1500 by talented artist Julian Bruere. Artist entry forms are available online at www.yearotary.org.au and close on Friday January 3rd 2020 at 6pm. All prizes are non – acquisitive. The opening night is a fun social

evening (and this year the theme is ‘French’ so attendees are encouraged to dress to look French!) and everyone there gets first choice of purchasing some wonderful artwork. Always held over the Australia Day 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. Entry each day is 10am to 5pm, except for the last day, Tuesday 28 January, when doors close at 3pm. Entry fee is $5, and includes a catalogue.

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oncerts4Causes is staging a fundraising Christmas concert in the beautiful historical gardens at Rennies at Acheron on Saturday, 14 December starting at 4pm. The concert will be featuring singer/ songwriting duo, Soloman and Lacey with supporting artist, Tayla Arnett and cameo guest, Craig Lloyd. Hugh McSpeddin, (aka Humania), a Melbourne-based lighting and projection artist who has been involved with lighting for new music, dance, artists and festivals since 1968 will also be presenting a dazzling light show after dark. Concerts4Causes was established by Gary Soloman, Marian Rennie and Christine Challen. It functions as a collaborative event company which partners with community organisations to raise funds by staging music, art and wine events. This year’s Christmas concert at Rennies and the accompanying Sponsorship Program is designed to raise funds for Kellock Lodge in Alexandra. Gary Soloman has been performing

with bands and artists since he was a youngster in the mid seventies. He writes and records from his studio in Narbethong and plays guitar and sings solo and with his daughter, Tallulah, in venues throughout Australia. He teaches singing and instrument playing and has a passion to nurture and support young people through the gift of music. Supporting artist Tayla Arnett is a prodigious musical student destined for a bright future in the industry. She recently performed in the Sunday afternoon program at Grant Street Grocers in Alexandra. Craig Lloyd is also under Gary’s tutelage. He’s CEO of Murrindindi Shire by day with an alter ego as a very talented musician. His preferred music genre is country and western and he has just been accepted into the 2019 Tamworth Music Festival. Marian Rennie is an accomplished and renowned visual artist, having worked in film on set and costume design, as well as with furniture, ceramics and textiles, as a mural artist and as a painter on mixed media. Her gallery

at Acheron is surrounded by several acres of established gardens, originally planted by her mum on the family farm, bordered by the Goulburn River. Marian is also a restaurateur, lovingly creating unique dishes with hints of Morocco and the Middle East using local and fresh garden produce. Christine Challen in partnership with husband, Philip, is a vigneron and wine producer at Taggerty. Little River Wines was established more than 30 years ago and now crafts premium, low volume sparkling and red and white table wines. With an extensive working history which includes the arts and hospitality, she relishes the opportunity to promote local artists and artisans and develop the Concerts4Causes concept. Tickets for the concert are available at Eventbrite for $25.00. Picnic hampers can also be pre-booked and café-style food, as well as wine and beer, will be available for purchase for the duration of the show. For more information on Concerts4Causes visit www.concerts4causes.com.au

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REGULAR MARKETS Alexandra Market 2nd Saturday of month 9am-1pm Alexandra Timber Tramway, Station Street, Alexandra Plants, herbs, local produce, unique handicrafts, bric-a-brac and collectables. Refreshments available – coffee cart, BBQ and cold drinks. Free entry. Train rides for a small donation. 0427 509 988 | market@alexandratramway.org.au | www.alexandratramway.org.au ALEXANDRA Producers’ Market 4th Saturday of the month during daylight savings 9am-1pm Alexandra Hotel, 64 Grant Street, Alexandra local meat suppliers, bread, flowers, seedlings, backyard grown fruit & veg, jams, preserves, biscuits, wine tasting, live music and more from. Bollygum Community Market 2nd Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bollygum Park, 40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake Kids can play in the unique adventure playground as you search for special treasures and try fantastic local produce. 0409 849 722 | bollygummarket@gmail.com Flowerdale Community Market 3rd Sunday of month 9am-1pm Flowerdale Community Hall, Yea Whittlesea Road, Flowerdale Country market stalls with arts, crafts, veggies, plants, bric-a-brac. Hot food, Devonshire teas, cold drinks available. New stall holders welcome, $10 a stall. 03 5780 1223 - Alison | Alron27@bigpond.com jamieson farmers and artisans market 1st Saturday of Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar 4pm-8pm Perkins Street, Jamieson “Make it, bake it, grow it” stalls offering a wide range of produce and art. Performances including music, dance and black-smithing. 0425 567 771 | jamfarm@outlook.com Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market 4th Sunday of month 10am-3pm (held on the 3rd Sunday in December) 19 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake Fresh from us to you. High quality items, grown or made by our stall holders. Proving quality products and food every month, all year round. 0419 339 320 | kinglakemarket@gmail.com | www.kinglakemarket.com Marysville Market 2nd & 4th Sunday of month – Murchison Street, Marysville Crafts, gifts, clothing, plants, locally produced preserves, jams, chutneys, lavender products, shortbread biscuits, honey, fresh fruit and vegetables and wine. Additional stallholders invited. Taggerty 4 Seasons Market Saturday of Australia Day, Easter, Queen’s Birthday and Melbourne Cup Weekends 9am-1pm – 3 Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty Local produce including olive oil, wine, honey, fudge, baked goods, preserves, soaps, crafts, bric-a-brac, fruit, vegetables, plants, free range eggs, BBQ sausages and espresso coffee. 0419 376 206 | tgstore@bigpond.com TALLAROOK farmers market 1st Sunday of month (except January) 9am-1pm – 4 Main Road, Talarook Fresh local produce. Relax in the market cafe while listening to local musicians. Free kids activities. 0403 831 520 | Facebook Tallarook Farmers Market Yarck Country Market 3rd Saturday of month 9am-1.30pm – Yarck Hall, Maroondah Hwy, Yarck The market helps to fund the hall maintenance and provides an outlet for local produce, jams, craft, plants and wines. 0407 879 612 | yarckhall@hotmail.com | www.visityarck.com.au YEA RAILWAY Market 1st Saturday of month – Yea Railway Reserve, Station St Yea Fresh local produce, arts and crafts, children’s activities, playground and skate park. The market showcases local producers, growers and makers and is a community event with a gold coin donation entry - funds from entry are donated to local charities each month. 0427 722 624 | globalgemsandfinejewellery@gmail.com

DECEMBER 2019 to tuesday 7 JANUARY ~ EXHIBITION AT MIRA MiRa, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville Broken Land, Broken Hearts, Dusty Rose, November 9 2019 - January 7 2020. MiRa open 10am-4pm daily. (see ad page 53) P: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au Sunday 1 ~ Camembert & Mozzarella workshop Toolangi Castella District Community House 1715 Healesville-Kinglake Road, Toolangi Expand your cheese making skills by learning how to make your own advanced cheeses. Camembert and Mozzarella are easy to make in your own home. Each participant will take two cheeses home as well as recipes and your own cheese hoop. A light lunch included. E: tdchinc@bigpond.com P: 5926 9060 SUNDAY 1 – (throughout summer) ~ Touch a HeArT Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS, 74 Grant Street, Alexandra Featuring many artists offering affordable art, artifacts and artisan wares. Runs through summer 10am-4pm daily. Free entry. (see ad page 50) P: 0419 517 045 SUNDAY 1 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Come and have a pluck or just enjoy the tunes. 2pm. (see ad page 15) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 Thursday 5 ~ Country Halls Tour – Fanny Lumsden Acheron Hall, 29 McColl Lane, Acheron Fanny Lumsden is a western-NSW born and raised singer/songwriter. The evening will also showcase several visiting and local musicians. Catering will be available at the venue. W: www.fannylumsden.net/country-halls-tour E: countryhallstour@gmail.com P: 0428571616 Friday 6 ~ Alexandra Community Christmas Tree Festival Alexandra Town Hall 55 Grant Street, Alexandra Each year the community gets together to decorate Christmas trees which are on display throughout December. This year there will be nearly 300 trees filling the hall and will be a sight to behold. E: pamelajunep@yahoo.com.au P: 0415 476 639 Saturday 7 ~ Microwave Pots and Mini Gardens Toolangi Castella District Community House 1715 Healesville-Kinglake Road, Toolangi Watch a microwave kiln firing demonstration then make your own tiny pot to fire at home. You will make three tiny gardens in supplied containers and learn how to propagate mini succulents. Workshop includes: Three different tiny garden pots, mini succulents and moss; plus extras to make more at home, succulent leaves and cuttings to propagate. Enough earthenware clay to make five to 10 tiny pots and a pack of basic clay tools, and handouts with detailed instructions for microwave kiln ceramics and propagating succulents (total value $40). Your tutor is Emily from The Peaceful Garden. E: tdchinc@bigpond.com P: 5962 9060 Saturday 7 & sunday 8 ~ Open Studios Highlands - Darren Gilbert 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands Discover the story behind the artworks and sculptures and see the ever changing creative space of Darren Gilbert. Browse and buy direct from the maker. 10am-4pm. (see ad page 36) W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F: www.facebook.com/darren.gilbert.503 P: 0421 3784 51 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au Sunday 8 ~ Kinglake Christmas Carols by Candlelight Bollygum Park, 40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake FREE ENTRY. 5pm in the large marquee at the Bollygum Twilight Christmas Market where Mother Christmas and her Elf helpers will join you plus a special visit from a jolly gentleman in red. W: https://kinglakeranges.com.au/ E: laura@kinglakeranges.com.au P: 5786 1301

DECEMBER 2019 saturday 14 ~ yea picnic races reddrops foodworks sister olive handicap Racecourse Road, Yea Great Facilities ~ TAB & Bookmakers, BYO or $5 cans at the Rustic Bar, plenty of catering options, FREE Kelly sports activities. (see ad page 41) W: www.yearacingclub.com.au P: 5797 2955 / 0438 048 178 Saturday 14 ~ Concerts4Causes – Kellock Lodge Fundraiser Christmas Concert Rennies at Acheron, 132 Breakaway Road, Acheron The sounds of Narbethong’s renowned musician songwriters, Soloman and Lacey, will be featured, with supporting act, Buxton talent Taylor Arnett. Performances and the after-dark Light Show will be staged in the beautiful historic gardens at Rennies with picnic hampers, café food, Taggerty’s Little River Wines and Bonfire Station craft beer available for purchase throughout the evening. Kellock Lodge will also be holding a special Auction during the proceedings. 4pm. (see article page 55) W: www.concerts4causes.com.au P: 0407 505 764 saturday 28 ~ Producers’ Market Alexandra Hotel, 64 Grant Street Alexandra Local meat suppliers, bread, flowers, seedlings, backyard grown fruit & veg, jams, preserves, biscuits, wine tasting, live music. 9am-1pm. (see ad page 16) W: www.alexandrahotel.net.au E: info@alexandrahotel.net.au P: 5772 1014 Monday 30 to 27 January ~ Brunches On The Deck Holmesglen at Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon 9am-1pm – a la carte menu selection which includes full farmers breakfasts, smashed avocado on rye, pancakes, french toast, Angus beef hamburgers, salads, and a a range of cakes & slices of the day, fresh squeezed juices, milkshakes and espresso coffees – Bar open 10am (Not Jan 1) (see ad page 3) W: www.holmesglenateildon.com.au E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au P: 0357742631 Tuesday 31 ~ New Year’s Eve Dinner Party - ‘Glitz and Glamour’ Holmesglen at Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon Relax and enjoy the celebrations with your family and friends over a beautiful three course dinner featuring the finest local produce. ‘Eddie Rawk and The Racketeers’ will entertain with country, rock and pop throughout the evening. Includes complimentary coach transfer to and from Alexandra, Taggerty, Thornton and Eildon. Reservations are essential, please contact Holmesglen at Eildon directly for bookings. (see ad page 3) W: www.holmesglenateildon.com P: 03 5774 2631 E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au

january 2020 to tuesday 7 ~ EXHIBITION AT MIRA MiRa, 11 Murchison Street, Marysville Broken Land, Broken HeartsDusty RoseNovember 9 2019 - January 7 2020. MiRa open 10am-4pm daily. (see ad page 53) P: 5963 4567 W: miramarysville.com.au to monday 27 ~ Brunches On The Deck in January Holmesglen at Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon 9am-1pm – a la carte menu selection which includes full farmers breakfasts, smashed avocado on rye, pancakes, french toast, Angus beef hamburgers, salads, and a a range of cakes & slices of the day, fresh squeezed juices, milkshakes and espresso coffees – Bar open 10am (Not Jan 1) (see ad page 3) W: www.holmesglenateildon.com.au E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au P: 0357742631 WEDNESDAY 1 ~ merton picnic races Euroa/Mansfield Road, Merton Six race card, fashions on the field, Kelly Sports, animal farm, TOTE & Bookmakers, bar & food. 12 noon ~ First race 2pm. (see ad page 41) P: 0427 789 551 / 5778 9551 E: hillymerton@activ8.net .au Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 57

january 2020 Saturday 4 & sunday 5 ~ Open Studios Highlands - Darren Gilbert 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands Discover the story behind the artworks and sculptures and see the ever changing creative space of Darren Gilbert. Browse and buy direct from the maker. 10am-4pm. (see ad page 36) W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F: www.facebook.com/darren.gilbert.503 P: 0421 3784 51 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au SUNDAY 5 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session in bar first Sunday every month. Come and have a pluck or just enjoy the tunes. 2pm. (see ad page 15) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 FRIDAY 10 & SATURDAY 11 ~ ALEXANDRA PRO RODEO & MUSIC FESTIVAL Dame Pattie Menzies Centre, Station Street, Alexandra Friday music from 7pm featuring Andrew Swift, The Wolfe Brothers, Travis Sinclair. Saturday music from 3pm with Jayne Denham, and Ruckus (after rodeo). Rodeo 5pm under lights. Bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Bar open (no BYO), food, drinks, amusements. (see ad page 1) P: 0418 266 038. W: www.alexandrarodeo.com.au Wednesday 15 ~ School Holiday Fun Y Water Discovery Centre, 2 Hood Street, Yea Have fun discovering natural science and creating some excellent art activities for primary school aged children. Please book – places limited. 10am-11.30am. $4 per child. (see ad page 33) I: info@ywatercentre.com.au P: 03 5797 2663 W: www.ywatercentre.com.au FRIDAY 24 – 28 ~ 34TH Yea Rotary Art Show Yea Shire Hall, High Street, Yea Varied displays by many artists. Generous prizes encourage outstanding entries – exhibits available for purchase. Attend opening night to have first opportunity to purchase paintings, enjoy a drink, view some outstanding art and also hear first hand from the Judge as to who won the prizes and why French theme so why not dress up .(see ad page 50) W: www.yearotary.org.au E: woodsygm@bigpond.net.au P: 0408 972 776 Wednesday 22 ~ School Holiday Fun Y Water Discovery Centre, 2 Hood Street, Yea Have fun discovering natural science and creating some excellent art activities for primary school aged children. Please book – places limited. 10am-11.30am. $4 per child. (see ad page 33) I: info@ywatercentre.com.au P: 03 5797 2663 W: www.ywatercentre.com.au

january 2020 SUNDAY 26 ~ australia day celebrations Rubicon Hotel-Motel, 1362 Taggerty-Thornton Road, Thornton Annual arvo under the elms – local bands, family fun day, BBQ (see ad page 2) W: www.rubiconhotel.com.au E: admin@rubiconhotel.com.au P: 5773 2251 SATURDAY 25 ~ 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 41) W: www.yearacingclub.com.au P: 5797 2955 / 0438 048 178

FEBRUARY 2020 Saturday 1 & sunday 2 ~ Open Studios Highlands - Darren Gilbert 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands Discover the story behind the artworks and sculptures and see the ever changing creative space of Darren Gilbert. Browse and buy direct from the maker. 10am-4pm. (see ad page 36) W: www.monkeytaildesign.com F:www.facebook.com/darren.gilbert.503 P: 0421 3784 51 E: gmgilbert@skymesh.com.au SUNDAY 2 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session in bar first Sunday every month. Come and have a pluck or just enjoy the tunes. 2pm. (see ad page 15) W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 Friday 21 ~ cafe culture series – the royal high jinx Alexandra Town Hall, Grant Street, Alexandra Melbourne’s mesmerising contemporary world music band The Royal High Jinx have burst onto Australian festival stages with originality, virtuosity and theatricality. Their songs and tunes are inspired by European traditions, peppered with gypsy jazz, latin, balkan and swing grooves with a pinch of folk. 7pm. E: biglittleeventsalex@gmail.com P: 5772 0333 february saturday 22 ~ Producers’ Market Alexandra Hotel, 64 Grant Street Alexandra Local meat suppliers, bread, flowers, seedlings, backyard grown fruit & veg, jams, preserves, biscuits, wine tasting, live music. 9am-1pm. (see ad page 16) W: www.alexandrahotel.net.au E: info@alexandrahotel.net.au P: 5772 1014 Sunday 23 ~ yea picnic races – St Pats yea cup Yea Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Yea Great Facilities ~ TAB & Bookmakers, BYO or $5 cans at the Rustic Bar, plenty of catering options, FREE Kelly sports activities. (see ad page 41) W: country.racing.com/yea-st-pats P: 0427 794 779 E: fsheahan@gmail.com

SATURDAY 25 & SUNDAY 26 ~ AUSTRALIA DAY DINNER Holmesglen at Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon Table d’hote menu (entrees mains & desserts) featuring chef prepared local produce - Bookings essential (see ad page 3) W: www.holmesglenateildon.com.au E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au P: 0357742631

Saturday 29 ~ Come Together - The Music Of The Beatles Alexandra Town Hall, Grant StreetsAlexandra, Come Together – The Music of the Beatles features four primo Australian musicians who embody the same cheerful, wisecracking humour that the original were known for whilst delivering the very best of the Beatles catalogue of songs. ‘Love Me Do’, ‘I Wanna Hold Your Hand’, ‘I Saw Her Standing There’, ‘Penny Lane’, ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’, ‘Here Comes The Sun’ and many many more. You’ll know every word of every song, as this talented group of Muso’s present the Music of The Beatles. Doors Open at 8.00pm with showtime at 8.30pm. Wheel Chair facilities available, please email to purchase tickets. (see ad page 54) W: www.bestnightout.com.au/portfolio/come-together-the-music-of-thebeatles/ E: cometogether.giz@gmail.com P: 0438 633 887

SUNDAY 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

Saturday 29 ~ ALEX RACES ROCK Alexandra Town Hall, Grant StreetsAlexandra, Leap Day of Leap Year ~ Ladies bring your partner and propose. Come as you are or dress as your favourite rock star or group to win a prize! The Rocking Tones are back so get ready to Rock till You Drop. (see ad page 41) W: www.alexandraraceclub.com.au E: walsh145@me.com P: 0467413767

saturday 25 ~ Producers’ Market Alexandra Hotel, 64 Grant Street Alexandra Local meat suppliers, bread, flowers, seedlings, backyard grown fruit & veg, jams, preserves, biscuits, wine tasting, live music. 9am-1pm. (see ad page 16) W: www.alexandrahotel.net.au E: info@alexandrahotel.net.au P: 5772 1014

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AIR CONDITIONING / ELECTRICIAN

AUTOMOTIVE

AU 21243

REVERSE CYCLE – HEATS OR COOLS

• Domestic • Commercial • Rural Clean & Reliable Service

REC 13157

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

EASTERN WIRING SERVICE

0412 513 954 – Scott ANTENNA / TELEVISION SPECIALIST

AUTOMOTIVE

0405 554 915 info@chris-tv.com.au

38 North Street Yea

• TV & FM radio antennas • Extra TV wall points • Surround sound systems • Phone & data points

• Pay TV & FTA satellite • Wall mount TVs • Home theatre • CCTV camera systems

AUTOMOTIVE

• AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS • LPG REPAIRS + SERVICING • SMALL ENGINE SERVICING • AIR CONDITIONING • 4WD ACCESSORY INSTALLATION • MIG WELDING + FABRICATING • PERFORMANCE MODS DAVID PARNIS 9069 3368 MORE THAN JUST AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE

Boz Miljkovic Mechanic 61 Downey Street Alexandra

Ph (03) 5772 3232

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

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

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AUTO ELECTRICIAN

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST • Two way and CB radio systems • GPS mobile navigation • Telemetry and wireless data links • Mobile phone car kits With over 15 years in the auto electrical industry Now servicing the Goulburn Valley, Murrindindi & Mitchell shires

0456 863 208 | gvautoelectrics@outlook.com.au |

• installation • sales • service

Phone 03 5772 1292

BUILDERS & CARPENTERS

COMPUTER SERVICES

SCOTT HILL

Registered Builder

0439 730 824 • NEW HOMES • EXTENSIONS • RENOVATIONS • DECKS • SWIMMING POOLS info@hbiconstructions.com.au hbiconstructions.com.au RBP - DBU 47736 HIA 1169777

Sales, Service, Repairs and Networking Home or Office

WE COME TO YOU Mob: 0417 342 914

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 60 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20

Email: support@ugcs.com.au 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

ELECTRICIAN

Certified Master

DOG GROOMER Ph

5774 7242

(Taggerty)

www.pinkdog.com.au

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

Sheds Wired

Maintenance / Breakdowns

Safety Switches

Phone / TV / Data Cabling

Underground Power

Split Systems Supplied & Installed

all dogs all styles all sizes

Competitive Rates

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

ELECTRICIAN

E: info@blackwoodelec.com.au

AU: 30928

ELECTRICIAN

Rec No 12906

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS CONTACT JAY

0439 842 030 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS • Eco Smart Electrician • Domestic / Commercial • Undergrounds • Electrical Design • Cable Locations • Trenching • Solar Installations ~ grid connect, off grid, batteries

0418 543 310

e: info@e-tec.net.au

w: www.etecelectrical.com.au

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

• INDUSTRIAL • UNDERGROUNDS • GRID CONNECT • STANDALONE

jay@williamselec.com.au

ELECTRICIAN

FARM CONTRACTING

ELECTRICIAN

ES Hadfield Contracting

Grimshaw Electrics For all your electrical and communication requirements

Peter Donald

0429 808 596 REC 16666

A/H 03 5773 2457

For all your farming needs • HAY & SILAGE large round and small square bales • SLASHING & MULCHING reach mower and rock picker • PLOUGHING & SEEDING Duncan drill • FENCING • DAMS, ROADS & FENCE LINES D5m dozer, 6.5 tonne truck • EXCAVATOR 17T with mulching head • GRADER • TIPPER bogie drive

Call Earnie 0429 931 127 or A/H 5774 7429 Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 61

FURNITURE & FLOORING

LANDSCAPING

CLIFFORD BRADY

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

HOSPITALITY SUPPLIES

MARINE SERVICES

BAKEWARE + COOKWARE GLASSWARE + CROCKERY COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT CHEF TOOLS + UNIFORMS PACKAGING + DISPOSALS CLEANING AIDS + PRODUCTS

+ much more

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

Everything for the top chef & the home cook

Open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

211 Mt Buller Road Mansfield T 5779 1660 E sales@m-h-s.com.au W www.m-h-s.com.au 62 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20

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

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

MON-FRI: 8am-5pm SAT-SUN: 9am-1pm OPEN 7 DAYS

• 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

MOTOR TRIMMING / UPHOLSTERY

HIGH QUALITY WORKMANSHIP OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

• Car Upholstery • Household Upholstery • Motorbike Seats

• Truck Seats • Boat Seats, Carpets & Covers • Ute Covers & Canopies

Trevor & Janine Young

PLUMBER

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

Ph 0408 789 653

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

PAINTING / HOUSEBOAT MAINTENANCE SERVICES

SERVICE STATION

1449 Killingworth Road, Molesworth

CORMAC PAINTING & Houseboat Maintenance • House Interior & Exterior • Houseboats Interiors only • Sheds • Commercial • Shop Interior & Exterior

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

Phone 03 5774 2220 Email eildonservo@bigpond.com

within a 150km radius of Eildon!

0488 183 432 cormacservices@outlook.com PUMPS / GENERATORS

SERVICE STATION

endeavour ALEXANDRA

• Generators for caravanning & camping & industrial • Pumps for fire fighting, farm & industrial

Open 7am - 7pm Daily

FUEL & LUBRICANTS - FOOD & DRINKS 10 Downey St, Alexandra 3714

• FOR PLAY

• FOR HOME

• FOR WORK

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

Yea

FUEL & LUBRICANTS FOOD & DRINKS

Open 6am - 9pm Daily 31 High St, Yea 3717 Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20 – 63

SHEDS, GARAGES, CARPORTS

TREE SERVICES

Dinkum Sheds are suppliers of

quality sheds, garages and carports Custom designed to suit your needs Rural and domestic Bluescope building products Taurean Roller doors and accessories

• Insured

Clark rainwater tanks

• Experienced

Reliable • Competitive •

Servicing the district for 20 years

5778 9603 SIGN WRITING

JASON

0413 671 066

TOWING & SALVAGE

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 STOCK AND STATION AGENTS

YEA OFFICE 4 Station Street, Yea 3717 Ph 5797 4100

ALEXANDRA OFFICE 6 Webster Street, Alexandra 3714 Ph 5772 4101

Bruce Elliott Branch Manager/Livestock – 0409 699 937 John Tossol Real Estate – 0419 558 032 Jamie Quinlan Livestock – 0419 894 232 John Purvis Merchandise – 0428 951 251

TYRE 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 64 – Murrindindi Guide – SUMMER 2019/20

UPHOLSTERY

WEED CONTROL

MAXWELL’S 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

• 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 WELDING SERVICES

WATER BORE DRILLING

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

WINDSCREENS & GLASS

Alexandra

PH MATT 0408 104 644

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

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 2019/20 – 65

ACCOMMODATION Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra 5772 1014 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 Dalrymples, Marysville 5963 3416 Eildon Lake Motel, Eildon 5774 2800 Eildon Pondage Holiday Park 1800 651 691 Elite Stays Marysville / Taggerty 0413 795 283 Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 5773 4223 Giddy Goat Cafe, Yarck Glenfield Cottage B/B Yarck 5773 4304 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 Taylor Bay Country Club Taylor Bay 0497 889 353 The Grand Central Hotel Yea 5797 2513 Thornton Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Waverley Guest House Alexandra 5772 1146 White Lotus B&B Narbethong 5963 7126 Yea Motel 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel Yea 5797 2000 AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES Eastern Wiring Service 0412 513 954 ANTENNA / TV SERVICES Chris’s TV 0405 554 915 APPLIANCE STORE Chookies Alexandra 5772 2152 AUTO ELECTRICIAN GV Auto Electrics 0456 863 208 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Alexandra Automotive Alexandra 5772 3232 Alexandra Tyrepower Alexandra 5772 3456 Eildon Auto Spares, Eildon 5774 2712 High Country 4x4 Mansfield 5779 1955 Mototronics Australia, Yea 0432 646 632 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 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Eildon 5774 2585

BOOK SHOPS Books at Yarck, Yarck 5773 4337 Goulburn River Books Alexandra 5772 2935 BUILDERS HBI Constructions 0439 730 824 Swenrick, Buxton www.swenrick.com.au BUTCHERS Alexandra Quality Meats Alexandra 5772 1151 Thornton Butchers & Deli Thornton 5773 2224 CABINET MAKERS AW Cabinets, Alexandra 5772 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 CAMP FACILITIES Alexandra Adventure Resort Alexandra 5772 1409 CATERING Harvesting the Feast 0402 125 370 CLOTHING / SHOE SHOPS Alexandra Sportspower & Toys Alexandra 5772 1719 Country Touch, Marysville 5963 3753 Inspire on Grant, Alexandra 5772 2311 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park Eildon 5774 2585 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Your Wardrobe, Yea 5797 2309 COMMUNICATIONS Weeks Radio, Alexandra 5772 1292 COMPUTERS Murrindindi Computers 5772 1403 Upper Goulburn Computer Services 0417 342 914 CONCRETING 0409 250 234 Rock ‘n’ Conc DENTAL CLINICS Alexandra Dental Clinic 5772 1073 Your New Dentist, Yea 5715 6442 DOG GROOMING In The Pink, Taggerty 5774 7242 EATERIES / BAKERIES / RESTAURANTS 4 Ways Takeaway & Dyna Thornton 5773 2293 501 Cafe Bar & Grill Jerusalem Creek 5774 2585 Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra 5772 1014 Alexandra Bakery & Cafe 5772 2272 Alexandra Alexandra Noodle Bar Alexandra 5772 2888 Aqua Bar & Cafe, Eildon 0425 816 959 By the Falls Marysville 0448 983 009 / 0419 959 054 Cafe Alex, Alexandra 5772 1155 Check Out 7, Eildon 5774 2184 Eildon Bakery & Cafe, Eildon 5774 2362

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Eildon Fish & Chips, Eildon 5774 2597 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Grant Street Grocer Alexandra 5772 1526 Giddy Goat Cafe, Yarck 5773 4223 Jamieson Cafe, Deb’s Jamieson 5777 0600 Jammm Catering @ Mt Pleasant Hotel Alexandra 5772 1083 Killingworth Hill Cafe & Whisky Bar Yea 0455 266 888 5797 2783 Knead It Pizza Bar, Yea Rendezvous Cafe Restaurant Yea 5797 2528 Ros Ritchie Wines Mansfield 0444 588 276 Saladin Lodge, Narbethong 0429 699 969 Tallarook General Store & Cafe Tallarook 5792 1687 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 0412 513 954 Eastern Wiring Service E-Tec Electrical Contractor Alexandra 0418 543 310 Grimshaw Electrics Thornton 0429 808 596 J Williams Electrical Alexandra 0439 842 030 FARM EQUIPMENT Elders, Yea 5797 4100 5772 3110 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 2444 Rodwells, Alexandra FISHING SUPPLIES Eildon Bait & Tackle 5774 2712 Jerusalem Creek Bait & Tackle Eildon 5774 2585 5772 2662 Totally Trout, Alexandra FLOOR COVERINGS Chookies Furniture Warehouse Alexandra 5772 2152 Slocum Floorcoverings 9439 6066 FLOOR SANDING & FINISHING Tim Skerritt, Alexandra 0439 358 880 FLORIST Misty Valley Florist & Gifts 0400 570 988 Yea FORESTRY SERVICES Farm Forestry Services 0427 747 393 Taggerty FURNITURE STORES Chookies Furniture Warehouse 5772 2152 Alexandra GALLERIES Darren Gilbert Open Studio Highlands www.monkeytaildesign.com MIRA, Marysville 5963 4567 Rustic Simplicity Alexandra 0419 517 045 Studio 2427, Buxton 0417 323 868 GENERAL / GROCERIES / FRUIT & VEG Tallarook General Store & Cafe Tallarook 5792 1687

GIFT SHOP / CLOTHING / SHOES Alexandra Discounts & Giftware Alexandra 5772 2850 By The Falls Marysville 0448 983 009 / 0419 959 054 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Flori e Casa, Alexandra 0412 322 419 Greenery on the Walk Marysville 0400 968 942 Inspire On Grant, Alexandra 5772 2311 Lit & Beyond, Marysville 0422 239 754 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 Yenckens Alexandra 5772 2188 Mansfield 5775 2511 Yea 5797 2290 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park Eildon 5774 2585 HEALTH / BEAUTY / WELLBEING Alexandra Community Pharmacy Beauty Room 5772 2153 Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 Beauty & Bling, Eildon 0427 216 724 Jessica’s Sheer Beauty Alexandra 5772 3322 MK Massage & Yoga Marysville 0491 084 110 Nadine & Co Hair & Beauty Alexandra 0448 166 675 Prana Therapies, Yea 1300 772 621 Reiki Insight Natural Healing Yea 0425 794 838 The Healing Centre Taggerty 0403 050 310 Ulysees Beauty, Yea 0419 386 208 White Lotus Natural Health & Wellbeing Narbethong 5963 7126 HEATING Bowd Heating, Alexandra 5772 1045 HOSPITALITY SUPPLIES Mansfield Hospitality Supplies 5779 1660 HOTELS / MOTELS / RESORTS Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra 5772 1014 Alexandra Motor Inn 5772 2077 Buxton Hotel, Buxton 5774 7381 Courthouse Hotel, Jamieson 5777 0503 Eildon Lake Motel, Eildon 5774 2800 Flowerdale Hotel, Flowerdale 5780 1230 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Holmesglen at Eildon Eildon 5774 2631 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 Grand Central Hotel Yea 5797 2513

Yarck Hotel, Yarck 5773 4226 Yea Motel, Yea 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel, Yea 5797 2000 HOUSEBOAT SERVICES Cormac Painting 0488 183 432 LANDSCAPING Itec Earthworks 0421 921 110 LOCAL PRODUCE Grant Street Grocer Alexandra 5772 1526 Koala Cherries, Yarck 5773 4250 Frattali Olive Oil, Yea 0418 333 586 LOCKSMITH Mitch-a-Fix Services Alexandra 0409 285 589 LOLLY SHOP Marysville Lolly Shop 0408 173 656 MARINE SERVICES Eildon Outboard Service Eildon 5774 2132 Lake Eildon Marine Jerusalem Ck, Eildon 5774 2022 MOTORCYCLES / MOWERS Alexandra Motorcycles Alexandra 5772 1045 MOTOR TRIMMING T&J Trimming 0408 789 653 NEWSAGENCIES Alexandra Newsagency Alexandra 5772 1025 NURSERIES / GARDEN CENTRES / SUPPLIES Bedrock Garden Supplies Alexandra 5772 1911 Fern Acres Kinglake West 5786 5031 Garden Centre, Yea 5797 2933 Goulburn Valley Nursery, Yea 5797 2222 Greenery on the Walk Marysville 0400 968 942 NURSING HOME Darlingford Nursing Home Eildon 5774 2711 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT Maroondah Outdoor Equipment Buxton 5774 7292 PAINTING SERVICES Cormac Painting 0488 183 432 PHARMACIES Alexandra Pharmacy Alexandra 5772 2153 Eildon Pharmacy, Eildon 5774 2626 Marysville Pharmacy 5963 4224 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 PLUMBERS Travis Capp Plumbing Alexandra 0419 553 803 POLITICIANS Cindy McLeish MP State Member for Eildon 9730 1066 Bridget McKenzie, Nationals 1300 889 103 POST OFFICE Shell Buxton 5774 7171 PUMPS / GENERATORS Alexandra Motorcycles, Alexandra 5772 1045 REAL ESTATE AGENTS DA Robinson, Yea 5797 2500 Elders, Alexandra 0419 558 032 LJ Hooker, Alexandra 5772 1774 Ruralco Property Alexandra 5772 1110 Yea 5797 2086

RURAL PRODUCE / EQUIPMENT Elders, Yea 5797 4100 Embling Rural, 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 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Hoilday Park On-water fuel barge Eildon 5774 2585 Shell Buxton, Buxton 5774 7171 Simpson & Sons P/L Alexandra 5772 1205 SIGNWRITING Alexandra Signs, Alexandra 5772 1145 SHEDS / GARAGES / CARPORTS Dinkum Sheds, Alexandra 5772 2885 SOLICITORS Williams Hunt, Alexandra 5772 1493 STOCK AND STATION AGENTS Elders Alexandra 5772 1052 Yea5797 2037 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Rodwells Alexandra 5772 2444 Yea 5797 2086 TREE SERVICES High Country Tree Services 5775 1935 JT’s Trees 0413 671 066 TOURS – LAKE EILDON BMS TOURS 0437 866 722 TOWING & SALVAGE Eildon Auto Repairs & Towing Eildon 5774 2727 TROUT FARMS Buxton Trout Farm 5774 7370 TV SERVICES Chris’s TV 0405 554 915 TYRES Alexandra Tyrepower 5772 3456 UPHOLSTERY Maxwell’s Upholstery, Eildon 5774 2201 Topstitch Upholstery & Antiques Yea 5797 2992 T&J Trimming 0408 789 653 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 CARTAGE North Central Cranes 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 Little River Wines, Taggerty 5774 7644 Ros Ritchie Wines Mansfield 0444 588 276 Sedona Estate, Murrindindi 9730 2883 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 2074 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 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 U3A Murrindindi East......................... 0479 107 779 U3A Yea......................................................... 5797 2230 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...................... Colin Briggs 0423 959 145 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 2147 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............................................................. 0409 250 086 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.................... 0458 420 206 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/ Alexandra Community Shed .................................alexandrawoodies@gmail.com Eildon Art Group........................................ 5773 2306 Murrindindi Historic Vehicle Reg... 0467 051 600 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 Customer Service and General Enquiries..............................(03) 5772 0333 Alexandra Library..............................(03) 5772 0382 Yea Library...........................................(03) 5736 0036 Kinglake Library.................................(03) 5786 1522 Mobile Library...................................... 0429 412 521 Operations Emergencies*................ 0407 509 413 (eg collapsed bridge or trees over road). Community Safety Emergencies* .0419 572 425 (eg stock on roads or dog attacks). *These numbers must only be used in the case of an emergency. For information on Council or opening hours of the Resource Recovery Centres please visit the website www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/Home

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C511

Other Parks

10% Lake level To Warburton via Upper Yarra Dam

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To Gobur (Top Rd to Yarck Rd)

To Sydney 736km & Benalla 50km

Merton 

To Euroa

MI DL AN LIN D K HW Y

Murrindindi Shire East Map Terip

Map drawn by Rooftop Maps Buxton Ph 03 57 74 75 76 June 2014.

Lake or large river To Woods Point

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