Murrindindi Guide Winter 2020 by Ann Friedel

Arts & Tourism Business & Trades Guide

WINTER 2020

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY

FATHER’S DAY LUNCH

Mulled wine, roast turkey, glazed ham, yorkshire puddings, brandy sauce and traditional Christmas pudding... just a few of our favourite Christmas things! $95 per adult, 4 courses $40 per child (up to 12 yrs) incl. gift from Santa

Celebrate Father’s Day with a beautiful three course luncheon of local produce prepared in-house by our chefs, and enjoy live acoustic music with family and friends. $70 per adult, 3 courses • $30 per child (4-12 yrs)

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Relax and unwind, with live acoustic music and magnificent food. Dinner includes six decadent courses featuring local Spring produce, designed and prepared by our Chefs with matched wines on offer. $95 per person

We look forward to welcoming you back for our special 2020 events when it’s safe to do so. In order to ensure our spaces are always safe, we ask you to contact us if you would like to attend one of our events. That way we can ensure the highest standards are maintained.

Saturday 25 July from 6.30pm

Saturday 24 October from 7pm

Stay the night! Special accommodation rate available

Sunday 6 September 12.30pm - 4pm

Infants 3 years and younger no charge

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We will also offer our beautiful accommodation rooms when permitted.

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

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Sassy Sister..........................................................................................9 Mountain Monthly........................................................................ 11 In the Pink Dog Grooming......................................................... 13 Rakali – a true-blue Aussie......................................................... 15 Alexandra Timber Tramway undergoes a face-lift............. 23 Waterfalls in Murrindindi Shire................................................. 24 Glamping in Taggerty.................................................................. 28 Rail Trail maps................................................................................. 36 A rare survivor................................................................................ 40 Anchorage Houseboats.............................................................. 41 LEHIA report.................................................................................... 42 Native violet.................................................................................... 45 Winter in the vegie patch........................................................... 47 Alexandra Dental Clinic............................................................... 49 How to stay fit and fabulous..................................................... 50 Marian’s online store.................................................................... 53 Fibre Festival goes online........................................................... 55 Within the land exhibition......................................................... 57 Rustic Simplicity goes online.................................................... 60 Books at Yarck................................................................................. 61 Business & Trades.......................................................................... 67 Business & Trades listings........................................................... 74 Contact & Emergency Numbers.............................................. 75 Shire maps....................................................................................... 76

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manda Furlong and Rob Mitchell hand craft a unique and rare blueberry liqueur, a labour of love and passion, called Sassy Sister Decadent Blueberry Brandy Liqueur. It’s produced at Bilyara Springs in the foothills of the pristine Strathbogie Ranges in north-east Victoria, where their organically grown blueberries and red currants thrive. The annual crop of berries is steeped for 12 months in a twenty- year-old brandy which has been blended with a younger vibrant brandy spirit in the style of a cognac (both of which have been aged in American and French oak barrels). This is then crushed and the essence is returned to the vat for another four to five years to allow the fruit and spirit to mature into a smooth, well rounded and delicious liqueur. Family and friends have enjoyed Sassy Sister Liqueur for many years and finally convinced Amanda and Rob to offer ‘her’ to the wider audience. In May 2019 the liqueur was released into the market and simultaneously entered into two prestigious competitions – the 2019 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA) where ‘she’ won a silver medal and the Melbourne International Spirits Competition winning another silver medal being just one point short

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of a gold (they were unaware of the necessity to inform the judges that the liqueur’s deep rich, red colour is natural and not synthetic). As small craft distillers they were thrilled to receive the awards and the accompanying accolades acknowledging that Sassy Sister Decadent Blueberry Brandy Liqueur is special and at 33.4% AV no shrinking violet! Sassy Sister has since been taken up by many bars and boutique spirit outlets (including several Foodworks and IGA outlets) across Victoria as well as garnering serious interest from overseas distributors. As a digestif or aperitif the liqueur is great on its own, but really shines in cocktails – visit the website for recipes sassysisterliqueur.com.au. “We have 6 children between 35 and 45 who name and judge all our cocktails and they are pretty ruthless when it comes to what they all like,” says Rob. Just look for Sassy Sister Liqueur on the web, buy at Grant Street Grocers in Alexandra and partake of a drop at Killingworth Hill Whiskey Bar & Cafe just outside of Yea – also available through the Dan Murphy website. Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 9

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P 03 5772 3444 56 Grant Street, Alexandra VIC 3714 10 – Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020

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020 marks 10 years since Georgina Covington groomed her first dog… and she loves it even more now than she did then.

“There is no limit to dog grooming,” she says. “You can’t ever say you’ve learnt it all. There are always new skills, new styles… something you could do better. So it never gets boring.” Georgina’s love for dogs is undeniable. Having left a zoo-keeping career at Healesville Sanctuary specifically to pursue a more canine existence, she has since returned to tertiary study a second, third and fourth time to ensure her dog-related qualifications are second to none. Establishing her business, In The Pink Dog Grooming, at home on her family’s Taggerty property, when she’s not grooming her clients’ dogs, she’s frequently grooming, training or cuddling her own. In short, dogs rule her life, coming second only to her spirited son, Daniel.

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“It’s a running joke in this house,” she laughs, “my husband complains I only ever talk about dogs: that he’s always surrounded by dogs! So I remind him I married him because he said he loved dogs. And he says “I did, before I married you!”” But to Georgina, every dog is different… she loves researching the history of rare breeds, and is the proud new owner of one of the rarest: a beautiful young Azawakh, the elusive sighthound bred by the Tuareg nomads of the Sahara Desert. Kora’s slender, desert-adapted frame provides an interesting contrast against Georgina’s other dogs: Seamus the dark, heavily muscled Dobermann

and Sparkles, the irrepressible Bichon Frise ball of fluff who greets every client at the gate. “She’s my fluffy doorbell,” Georgina explains, “no-one sneaks up on us here!” Whilst Bichon hair is her favourite kind to groom, apparently every dog’s coat has its own unique set of pros and cons. Georgina will gladly explain this to you in great detail if you ask… so maybe don’t, unless you have an hour to spare. Or two.

problem,” she confesses. An Internationally Certified Master Groomer, Georgina was hoping to put both Sparkles and those scissors to special work this year, competing in a series of dog grooming competitions. Sadly, COVID-19 has put that plan on hold, but life in lock-down has been far from dreary, with well over 100 regular clients continuing to keep In The Pink busy.

But it does go some way to answering why she needs 16 different pairs of scissors. Yes, that’s 16.

“There are still plenty of dogs who need their hair done,” Georgina says. “This time of year, I’m usually booked 1-2 weeks in advance, but in Summer it can be up to a month in advance.”

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One of our lesser known natives, the rakali is a true-blue Aussie whose ancestors are thought to have swum or rafted here five to ten million years ago from New Guinea. Photo courtesy Carolyn Hall. By Emily Friedel

ith its swimming prowess and adaptations to aquatic life – glossy, quick-drying fur, streamlined body shape and partiallywebbed feet – Australia’s water rat (Hydomys chrysogaster) is probably better likened to a small otter than a rat. Also known by the Aboriginal name rakali, these native rodents occupy the position of top predator in aquatic environments across Australia as otters do on every other continent except Antarctica. Unfortunately, unlike otters, rakali are not a species that has secured itself a place of fondness in the public consciousness. To date, there has been very little research done on rakali and the status of the species is poorly understood – circumstances the Australian Platypus Conservancy (APC) is striving to change using citizen science. And for those in the Murrindindi Shire who want to support their quest, winter is a good time of year to get involved. Rakali are intelligent, inquisitive creatures that expertly hunt a variety of other underwater life, including fish 16 – Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020

and crustaceans, and readily adapt to a wide range of aquatic habitats (even more reasons the otter comparison is apt). Growing to around a kilogram, rakali have been known to take on prey much larger than themselves such as ducks and water coots, giving them a reputation as formidable predators. Rakali will also venture onto land to forage for food, happily getting stuck into carrion or pinching dog food from people’s backyards. “By the nature of its feeding pattern, it’s a species that’s got to be very adaptable, very quick-thinking to take advantage of whatever’s there,” APC biologist Geoff Williams says. Rakali are predominantly nocturnal, but during the colder months, their daytime activity increases. This cool-weather behaviour is probably due partly to rakali not being as good at regulating body temperature as other semiaquatic mammals like platypus. “It doesn’t cope with really cold temperatures as well, apparently, so one of the possibilities is that over the winter when temperatures are lower, it’s coming out in the day more to compensate for the cold. That’s one

reason you’re more likely to see it in winter. The other reason is probably related to the breeding season, which we think kicks off in late winter the same as platypus. With water rats, from about May onwards seems to be when people start seeing them being active much more,” Geoff says. The APC welcomes information on any rakali sightings, and Geoff says that if you want to start looking for them, they’re a pretty easy animal to identify. “A big water rat is the same size as a small platypus, which is why people get them mixed up. It’s like the platypus in that you can normally pick it when it’s active by the ripple patterns it creates. It has a similar sort of diving pattern to a platypus in that it will dive down underwater and look for its food and be underwater for 20-30 seconds then pop up again. But unlike the platypus, which tends to pop up and then stay in one place while it gets its breath and chews its food, the water rat will keep going. The white tip to the tail on the rakali normally becomes apparent when they dive, and you see the white tip sticking up.” Ron Litjens, who organises an annual COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

A rakali photographed in January this year while scoping out viewing sites for the annual Yea Wetlands platypus and rakali count event. Photo courtesy Ron Litjens.

platypus and rakali count at Yea Wetlands, says that while there’s only been one platypus spotted in the last four years of the hour-long waterwatching session, most participants will spy a rakali. “They’re quite elusive, they’re quite shy, and they’re very aware of what’s going on around them. So if people make the slightest noise, rakali will know about it. Nonetheless, they’re out there, and all you’ve got to do is sit and watch. I could almost guarantee that if you sat on the side of the Yea River at one or two locations on any night, you would see a rakali,” he says. Ron also suggests keeping an eye out for evidence of their habitual feeding spots to know if you’ve got rakali living nearby. “Rakali usually eat in the same place every time, so they develop a midden of shells and things, and that’s how you can tell if there are rakali around.” COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

In their position at the top of the food chain, rakali play a vital role in regulating species below them and maintaining balance within their ecosystems. Importantly, they target introduced pest species, providing a natural means of controlling these undesirables. “A good example is the role I think rakali play in keeping down some of the pest species of fish that have been introduced. They are good at catching and killing fish, and they show a preference for killing introduced fish as opposed to native fish. The introduced fish like carp, tench and roach are fairly slow-moving fish compared to many native species and therefore probably easier for the water rats to concentrate on, so they help keep the systems healthy,” Geoff says. Along with unwanted fish species, rakali are one of the only native predators that have figured out how to consume cane toads safely. Research published late last

year in Australian Mammology reported that within two years of the arrival of cane toads in rakali territory in the Kimberly in Western Australia, rakali had adapted to hunt and dissect them to avoid their poisonous skin and glands. “Hopefully, if cane toads came to Victoria, if they came in small number, rakali could play a role in stamping them out before they get established, given there’s probably nothing else that’s naturally going to stop cane toads,” Geoff says. As if all of this hasn’t made them endearing enough, rakali may also keep pesky introduced rodent species at bay – somewhat ironically since the ‘rat’ label and connotations arising from introduced species is probably part of the reason rakali never garnered much public attention. “There is some evidence that they’re aggressive towards the introduced rats. It’s very early evidence, and it’s not known if they actually kill the Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 17

The status of the rakali in Australia is poorly understood, although anecdotal evidence suggests their numbers in south-eastern Australia have declined in many locations since the mid-1990s. The Australian Platypus Conservancy is using citizen science to help change this. Photo courtesy C. Boekel.

introduced rats, but it’s certainly a possibility. So having the native rats around is probably a good thing in terms of keeping the bad rats out,” Geoff says. Having rakali around to do their good works, though, is something the APC’s research suggests is being adversely affected by factors we don’t yet understand. Using the power of citizen science, the APC collects ongoing data from the public regarding rakali and ran two community-based surveys in Victoria and the ACT between 2017 and 2019. For a species that doesn’t attract much in the way of research funding, Geoff says citizen science is invaluable. “The number of proper studies on rakali is negligible, and without the information we get in from citizen science, we really wouldn’t know very much about the species itself.” Through the Yea Wetlands surveys,

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along with annual surveys run by Strath Creek Landcare Group on King Parrot Creek and observations from individuals like Ron, who has reported rakali in a dam on his bush block in Flowerdale, data is slowly accumulating about Murrindindi Shire’s local population. However, as with the status of the species across the country, the picture of our local rakali is far from clear, and the APC’s research has possibly created more questions than answers, highlighting how much more work needs to be done to fully comprehend what’s going on. Of particular concern is the fact that in their large communitybased surveys, rakali were found not to be thriving in places where, logically, they should. “For example, in the ACT, the species was very common in Lake Burley Griffin and Lake Ginninderra, two fairly large man-made lakes, but the species was almost totally absent from Lake Tuggeranong, which is an equivalent

sort of water body. So it raises those sorts of questions; there’s a lot going on that we really don’t understand yet,” Geoff says. The lack of knowledge and awareness of rakali seems unfair given that the otters they have so much in common with enjoy celebrity in the animal world as lovable critters whose cute images are worthy of social media ‘shares’. Here on one of the two otterless continents of the globe, perhaps it’s time to pay more attention to our otter equivalent and contribute to the APC’s efforts to unravel this mystery of this lesserknown Aussie native by keeping an eye out for them this winter. “It’s not a species we can take for granted until we get a better understanding of what’s going on, and we’re currently a long way from that,” Geoff says. For more information or to report a rakali sighting, go to platypus.asn.au or Strath Creek Landcare’s focusonfauna.com

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open from 8am Tue to Sun for breakfast and lunch Dinner Fri & Sat nights

100 Grant Street Alexandra Phone 03 5772 1526

Find a cosy corner or bring a group in to enjoy our food We offer gourmet catering platters to pick up or we can deliver Our restaurant showcases local produce on our menu and for sale. Great local wines, jams, tea, honey and more Local produce hampers available to order too Find us at www.grantstgrocer.com.au on Facebook or Instagram Proud winners of the 2019 Murrindindi Business Awards – Business Excellence Category

• Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week • All-day meals on long weekends • Beer garden • Take-away meals • Accommodation • Bottleshop • Ice cold beer • Open fireplace in bar & Bistro Maroondah Highway Buxton Ph 03 5774 7381 buxtonhotel@virtual.net.au

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Tuesday 5pm-9pm Wed-Sat 11am-3pm 5pm-9pm Sunday 5pm-9pm

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Photo Robyn Varley

Join us to open the Victorian Picnic Racing Season at Royal Alexandra

on Cox Plate Day COURTESY BUS

Book a bus seat from Eildon, Yarck or Maryville 0418 154 062 Pick up at village and Caravan Parks en route BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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hen the railway branch line to Alexandra township was opened on 28 October 1909, only minimal facilities were provided for passengers and freight. The passenger platform supported only two small structures: a Station Master’s office at the northern end of the platform and an equally tiny ladies’ waiting room at the southern end. Both of these structures, like the single goods shed, were moved from the former terminus of the line at Alexandra Road (later Koriella). The only water supply to any of these structures was a rain-water tank attached to one end of the Station Master’s office. The station building came a little later after the first train and was completed in 1911 and provided expanded passenger and freight facilities. It was

modelled on a standard Victorian Railways design used throughout the state and featured a Station Master’s office, ticket and parcel office, ladies waiting room, lamp room and small goods storage. The Alexandra Road Goods Shed was relocated to Alexandra and extended to accommodate the required storage. During 2019 and early 2020 a number of projects began at the Alexandra Railway Station to repair and update the building. There were eight repair tasks including replacing damaged timber, new fascias, new windows and mini orb cladding on the canopy. All this work had to be completed before the painting works could begin. The entire building including roof and platform canopy were pressure washed, painted with rust converter, and three coats of heritage colour paint were applied including posts, trims and rafters. The result is a stunning exhibit of period Victorian Railways architecture. Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum would like to thank local tradie Matt Dean and Max Franchin from I Paint Melbourne for their outstanding work commitment and attention to all the detailed work required. Also thank you to the Murrindindi Shire Council and VicTrack who organised the works as part of the ‘make good provisions’ prior to their relinquishing the lease to the Alexandra Timber Tramway. We look forward to visitors appreciating the new station, so keep a watch on the ATTM social media and website pages for opening times and upcoming events once COVID 19 trading restrictions are lifted.

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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESTRICTIONS – PARKS VICTORIA AT TIME OF PUBLISHING: From 1 June 2020, Parks Victoria will welcome visitors back to stay at all 1,348 camping and accommodation sites in Victoria’s parks, in line with the latest requirements to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Communal toilets will be open, but no other communal facilities such as showers, kitchens, barbecues and water fountains will be available. Accommodation with no shared facilities such as remote camping will be allowed. Visitors will need to adhere to physical distancing measures and supply all items needed for personal hygiene.

For more information visit www.parks.vic.gov.au/COVID19

Cora Lyn Falls 3. Cora Lyn Falls

Murrindindi Shire is a great place to enjoy an escape to tumbling waterfalls and lush ferny gullies. There are many waterfalls to see and walking tracks of varying lengths to enjoy on the way to each waterfall.

With two creeks joining at the top of the falls, Cora Lyn is a wonderful place to visit after heavy rain. While you’re visiting these falls you can walk the full 4km loop track and enjoy the many other sights along the way, including one of Australia’s tallest trees and the remains of the historic Cambarville township.

4. Cumberland Falls

Phantom Falls 1. Phantom Falls Not accessible until November (or later) due to the seasonal road closure of Lady Talbot Drive.

Keppel Falls Falls of the Yarra Ranges National Park Nestled in lush bush in the Yarra Ranges National Park near Marysville are three waterfalls, each with its own unique character. If you’ve never visited the waterfalls of the Yarra Ranges area you’ve been missing out! Several waterfalls located within a short drive of each other make a drive and walk tour of the waterfalls a great outing.

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Hidden in a damp rainforest gully near Cora Lynn Falls are the Cumberland Falls. There are sweeping views of the Cumberland Valley from Sovereign View. There is a 4km loop, 2 hours walk from Cambarville picnic area carpark with short steep hills, formed track and some obstacles. This breathtaking walk passes rare, mature-aged mountain ash to beneath the Big Tree, a 400-year-old giant standing 85m above the forest floor.

A steep but rewarding 1.6km return walk takes you up from the Taggerty River Valley to the falls above. A stunning clear view down to the river below the lookout allows you to see the path of the river from the falls. Melting snow and heavy rain tumbling over the falls in spring bring the valley to life.

2. Keppel Falls Not accessible until November (or later) due to the seasonal road closure of Lady Talbot Drive. Keppel Falls and spectacular views of the Taggerty River Valley can be enjoyed from a roadside lookout. If you feel like a walk, the 2km return walking track leads to a spectacular viewing platform jutting out over the river.

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Snobs Creek Falls Rubicon Falls Steavenson Falls 5. Steavenson Falls Located just out of Marysville on Falls Road, Steavenson Falls drops some 84m into the Steavenson River Valley making it one of Victoria’s tallest waterfalls. The falls are floodlit from dusk until 11pm. Walk 300m to the base of the falls along a walkway. Toilets and an observation deck are provided. Another viewing platform is a 20 minute walk up to the top. COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

Rubicon State Forest 6. Snobs Creek Falls Snobs Creek Falls offer spectacular views as they drop more than 100 metres over a series of rocky outcrops. It is a short walk down steep steps from the carpark to an observation platform right next to the falls.

7. Rubicon Falls Rubicon Falls is accessed by 4WD but the tracks are closed to vehicles during winter. It is, however, worth the 45 minute walk up hill to visit the falls in

winter especially after decent rainfall. Follow the Rubicon River and walk up Rubicon River Road from the power station. The falls are only visible from the road. Keep a keen eye out for the bird life especially lyrebirds.

Murrindindi Scenic Reserve Situated at the northern end of the Toolangi State Forest the reserve provides excellent opportunities for camping, bushwalking, picnicking and fishing. Visit the Cascades and Wilhelmina Falls. Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 25

Kinglake National Park Kinglake National Park is a great place to visit if it’s waterfalls you love.

11. Masons Falls

Wilhelmina Falls 8. Wilhelmina Falls These spectacular falls drop 75 metres down a steep granite rock face and flow all year round. The hand railed viewing point at the base of the falls is a great place to take a photo or two. Continue up the stairs to the top of the falls, here a new viewing platform is located providing spectacular views of the surrounding mountain range. The track is fairly uneven and steep in places. This is a 6km return walk from Water Gauge camping site, and suitable for experienced bushwalkers.

Strath Creek Falls

The picturesque cascading falls and picnic area at Masons Falls are the mostvisited place in the park. The 45 metre falls are close to the top of the Great Dividing Range and are particularly spectacular after heavy rain. The large shady picnic area has barbecue facilities, shelters and toilets and the falls are only a short gentle walk away.

Mt Disappointment State Forest 10. Strath Creek Falls Strath Creek Falls is an impressive 50 metre waterfall situated in the Mt Disappointment State Forest. It is accessed from Murchison Road (at the top of Murchison Gap). The last 1 kilometre drive to the carpark is steep and not suitable for caravans, buses or campervans. The walkway from the carpark to the viewing platform is a moderate incline.

Wombelano Falls 12. Wombelano Falls

Murrindindi Cascades

Masons Falls

There is a remote feel to the 15 minute walk in to Wombelano Falls along the narrow, winding bush track. Lyrebirds abound deep in the gully, while the greater gliders wait for dusk before they emerge from their homes in old-growth eucalypts. This is a particularly lovely place to visit in late winter when water flows are strong and the blackwoods are flowering.

9. Murrindindi Cascades At the Cascades, the Murrindindi River drops steeply over granite boulders. From the carpark cross the road and follow the moderately steep, stepped track, approximately 0.3km, down to where two foot bridges cross the river at the base of the Cascades. 26 – Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020

For more information about waterfalls in the Murrindindi Shire visit these websites:

Waterfalls ~ Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning phone 136 186 www.delwp.vic.gov.au Waterfalls ~ Parks Victoria phone 131 963 www.parks.vic.gov.au COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

Eildon Lake Motel

Produce Store, Cafe & Sculpture Garden

EVENTS ~ car launches, reunions, parties, weddings . . . CONFERENCES ~ small teams to large companies B/B ACCOMMODATION ~ weekends away, options for events and conferences

Town centre location with views of the mountains and pondage 2 Girdwood Parade, Eildon Phone: 03 5774 2800 Email: info@eildonlakemotel.com.au

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0429 699 969 www.saladinlodge.com info@saladinlodge.com.au 1188 Maroondah Hwy Narbethong Victoria

Swimming pool Free undercover BBQs Queen, twin & family rooms Air conditioned Colour TV Microwave & toaster in every room Tea & coffee facilities Boat parking

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

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Marysville / Taggerty www.elitestays.com.au E: info@elitestays.com.au P: 0413795283 / 0401268067 16 acres of stunning views

Own your own weekender Prices from $20,000 – $47,000 Private Park, no tourists 10 minutes walk to Eildon shops, The Pondage and The Goulburn River Heated pool Community vege garden Family room On site caretakers, trained in first aid Inspect at any time

Ph 03 5774 2128

| Cnr Park Avenue North & The Boulevard Eildon VIC 3713 eildon@boulevardcaravanpark.com.au | www.boulevardcaravanpark.com.au

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IG4 Taggerty Holiday Park is a family owned and run business which is in a natural bush setting on the banks of the tranquil Acheron River. Mathew and Michelle made the move from Melbourne some six years ago to enjoy the country life in the Acheron Valley. A big leap of faith was made to move the family from Melbourne (one daughter at the time, now have two daughters) and purchase a business in an industry they had never worked in before (being a motor mechanic and accountant respectively). The park needed a lot of repairs and improvements and TLC when they took over. Endless time, effort, money and even tears have gone into improving and building up the park. Many improvements have been made and include a new amenities building, new ensuite sites, a dump point, more powered and unpowered sites, an outdoor movie area, new playground equipment and dinosaur fossil dig, a basketball court, a cricket pitch, giant chess board, mini golf course makeover, games room makeover and new equipment and the latest achievement – bringing ‘glamping’ to Taggerty. BIG4 Taggerty Holiday Park now has two new safari tents and three bell tents. The safari tents are absolute camping luxury with their own ensuite, heating and cooling, kitchenette, Weber on the front deck, and a personal fire pit. They provide all the luxuries of a cabin, and more, but just with canvas walls.

The safari tents are absolute camping luxury. 28 – Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020

The initial bell tents were destroyed in the storms experienced in the area during January this year. Strong winds hit the park and its campers and left a lot of destruction. Determined to try again, three brand new, stronger bell tents were installed, and replacement furniture purchased. The bell tents COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

are currently unpowered to provide more rustic camping but still with a comfortable bed. Plans to provide power to the bell tents have been delayed due the financial impact of COVID-19 Pandemic. Two of the bell tents are overlooking the Acheron River on which the park is situated (the park enjoys a kilometre of river frontage). There have been many behind the scene improvements for the park as well – overhaul of the water treatment plant, improvements to the existing amenities block, pool makeover and new filtration system, new jumping pillow, more trees and the list goes on. A communal fire pit has been installed for some of the cabin guests to enjoy. Smaller fire drums have been made to be used on individual sites for guests to sit around and enjoy, especially during the cooler months. Mathew and Michelle enjoy working with local businesses to provide packages for their guests and promoting local produce and services for the benefit of the region. They enjoy showing guests the abundance of beautiful nature inspired wonders surrounding the

park. Popular activities include exploring the Cathedral Ranges and Lake Mountain, fishing in local rivers, touring local towns and wineries, four wheel driving and mountain bike riding. Children’s activities during long weekends and school holidays are a hit and include children’s movies under the stars during the warmer months. The Country Woodfired Pizza food truck and a Mr Whippy van come to the park over the busy periods to feed guests and the larger community around the park. “All of this could not have been achieved without the support and tireless effort of our staff,” says Michelle.

Above: a safari tent. Below: inside one of the new bell tents overlooking the Acheron River.

“Owning and running a Holiday Park is a totally different path in life that we have taken. However, we love the area and the chance to meet new friends, either from the area or our guests that visit our park, with many returning year after year. A much different backyard for our girls to grow up in. Luckily, as our ‘to do’ list for the park is far from finished.” Bookings can be made by phoning BIG4 Taggerty Holiday Park on 03 5774 7263, by e-mail book@

Thornton Caravan Park

Situated on the banks of the Goulburn River 15 minutes from Lake Eildon • Powered and unpowered grass sites • Undercover electric barbecue • Cabins • Swings • Games room • Swimming pool

Pets allowed ~ under control

Ph / Fax 03 5773 2305 COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

big4taggerty.com.au or visit website www.big4taggerty. com.au. Mathew, Michelle, and

the team look forward to greeting you, your family, and friends when you visit Taggerty next.

BIG4 TAGGERTY HOLIDAY PARK is the perfect place for a weekend revival or stay for weeks for a complete rejuvenation. Featuring over 1km of Acheron River with the majestic Cathedral Range as your back drop, you can experience nature at its best. Be it fishing on the banks of local rivers, touring valleys or just kick back, relax and unwind. Hosts: Michelle Wraight & Mathew Lovett 3380 Maroondah Highway Taggerty Ph: 03 5774 7263 Freecall 1800 880 895 Fax: 5774 7282 E: book@big4taggerty.com.au W: www.big4taggerty.com.au Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 29

NESTELD ALONG THE PICTUREQUE EILDON PONDAGE WATERWAY Yea Riverside Caravan Park offers great accommodation located on the banks of the picturesque Yea River. With a choice of brand new two-bedroom villas or studio units that come equipped with air conditioning and kitchen facilities or powered and unpowered caravan sites, you’ll have a pleasant holiday at a price that will fit your budget. Group / Club bookings welcome

yeariverside.com.au

• Self-contained cabins • Powered and unpowered sites • Swimming pool • Jumping cushion and playground • Fish from the park grounds See all our facilities and accommodation options on our website

www.eildonpondage.com Toll free: 1800 651 691

Holiday Park A private, gated, annual holiday park This is the perfect location for your holiday home: safe, secure, tranquil, low maintenance

• 60 acre property, 2km river frontage with small boat access • Central lake for canoeing, rafting and yabbying • Large sites with bathroom facilities • 2 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, a children’s playground, volleyball court, a motor bike track, a 9 hole mini-golf course, basketball court, recreation room with BBQ facilities, table tennis and a large open fire. 302 Back Eildon Road Thornton Ph 03 5773 2386 info@eildonwaters.com.au www.eildonwaters.com.au 30 – Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020

Acheron A quiet and tranquil park situated on the banks of the Goulburn River and Acheron Valley. Your choice of riverside / shady campsites, deluxe cabins and ensuite cabins with beautiful views, together with long-term holiday sites. Plenty to do with solar heated pool, tennis court, mini golf, fishing, rec room, jumping pillow and playground for the kids, what more could you want! 6 kilometres from Alexandra. Reception Hours 8.30am-6.30pm

91 Breakaway Road Acheron P: 03 5772 1735 E: admin@thebreakaway.com.au W: www.thebreakaway.com.au COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

Eildon Pondage Holiday Park has a long history of offering holiday makers a relaxing getaway in the beautiful natural surrounds of the Victorian High Country. It is perfect for families, fishermen and watersport enthusiasts. The holiday park is on the banks of the Pondage, which is located directly below Lake Eildon. The pondage is regularly stocked with trout, making it a favourite spot for fishing. Our website is www.eildonpondage.com

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

Phone Jeff or Wendy 5773 2224 Hours Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm Sat 8am-2pm COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

7 Main Street Eildon ~ 5774 2184 It’s just the vibe of the thing . . .

We offer a comprehensive cafe menu Delicious coffee and cake Pizza available from 4.30pm Friday and Saturday OPEN Monday & Tuesday 8am-3.30pm Friday & Saturday 8am-7.30pm; Sunday 8am-2pm Closed Wednesday & Thursday Extended trading hours over Public Holidays Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 31

A large collection of exotic and native animals on 30 acres of picturesque parkland

10 minutes from Mansfield

Ph 03 5777 3576

Open daily from 10am • Visitors can feed monkeys, deer, kangaroos, emus, pat our friendly dingos . . . • Free barbecue / picnic area • Day pass entry • Overnight camping ~ bookings essential

MEERKAT FEEDING

& LION FEEDING 1.30PM WEEKENDS & VIC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Closed Christmas Day Open until 10pm on New Years Eve with meerkat & lion feeding at 7pm (instead of 1.30pm)

1064 Mansfield-Woods Point Rd Mansfield

Alexandra Sportspower & Toys 76 Grant Street, Alexandra VIC 3714

(03) 5772 1719 alexandra@sportspower.com.au Mon to Fri: 9am – 5:30pm Sat: 9am – 12:30pm

Sporting Equipment, Footwear & Apparel:

Bikes, Scooters, Toys, Puzzles & Games:

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL For orders phone Umberto 0418 333 586 umberto@frattali.com.au 5277 Goulburn Valley Highway Yea 32 – Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020

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COVID-19 cabin fever? Need to get away and chill out? Why not purchase a tiny house in The Boulevard Caravan Park at Eildon? You can purchase a dwelling from just $10,000 up to $55,000. Site fees equate to $81 per week – no council rates to pay. No lawns to mow or gardens to maintain. The caravan park has a heated pool, community vegetable garden, a family room with Foxtel, snooker and movie nights for the kids. The park is a 10 minute walk into town, The Pondage and the Goulburn River. Fishing Competition and trophy An example of a miniature home, Vina’s Tiny House by Sol Haus Design (www. solhausdesign.com). Photo courtesty Vina Lustado.

Make new friends, and enjoy what’s important – quality time with family and friends.

Located behind Cross Country Ski Hire on Marysville’s main street just metres from shops and restaurants, All Seasons Marysville’s self-contained accommodation is available year round Sugarloaf: is a spacious 1 bedroom cottage featuring open plan living, a sunny balcony and a superb king bedroom suite. Keppel and Lake Mountain: are 2 bedroom houses accommodating a family of four, or two couples – open plan living with flatscreen internet-ready TV, a fully equipped kitchen, one king bedroom and one twin bedroom, plus a sunny balcony with outdoor seating. Margaret and Gordon: sleep either 6 or 8 adults. Both houses feature spacious open plan living with flatscreen TV, plenty of seating, a fully equipped kitchen and dining for 8. More information at www.allseasonsmarysville.com.au For information about Cross Country Ski Hire or Elevation 423 Bar & Cafe see ad inside front cover. Country Touch has been operating the ‘SNOW BUS’ service between Marysville and the Lake Mountain snowfields since 2002 Our 28 seat bus is also available for weddings, concerts, local day tours or Melbourne pick up / drop off

29 Murchison Street, Marysville Ph 03 5963 3455 info@marysvilleski.com.au www.marysvilleski.com.au

COUNTRY TOUCH

24 Murchison St, Marysville Ph (03) 5963 3753 Mob 0417 633 753 info@countrytouch.com.au www.lakemountainsnowbus.com

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“

Great place, right on the main street. Fresh bread, fruit and brekky items provided, plus a warm welcome. Spa bath, kitchenette, LCD TV and comfortable furnishings,” – a recent blog message said about Waverley Guest House in Alexandra. This grand old Federation style house in Alexandra was built by the Edwards family in the early 1900’s as a guest house. Waverley started life as a single storey dwelling and with the need to expand a second story was added some years later.

Ken and Marie Bristow bought Waverley in 1987 and have tastefully renovated it to reflect the style of the bygone era, and to provide boutique accommodation for travellers. Period features, such as polished floors and timber ceilings, have been retained. It has become a favouroite place to stay with rail trailers. A secure garage is provided for bikes and cars. Recently some guests rode their bikes to Mansfield, returned two days later before returning to Melbourne, knowing their belongings were safe at Waverley. Each unit has bedroom/s with queen sized beds and

linen provided; a bathroom with a 2 person hot spa; lounge with Chesterfield couch, TV and dining table. Kitchen facilities include electric jug, toaster, bar fridge and preparation bench. Tea, coffee and milk are provided. This is the perfect setting to partake of your complementary gourmet hamper consisting of cereal, fruit juice, yoghurt, bread, croissants, muffins and other local produce as available. Tariffs range from $160 per

night to $180 per night with discounts of $10 per night for consecutive nights. Waverley Guest House is located on the corner of

Grant and Nihil Streets, in the heart of the Alexandra township, close to the shops, cafes and hotels.

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Waverley occupies the most central position in Alexandra. Its homely comfort will appeal to all holiday makers seeking pleasurable enjoyment in the country. Moderate tariff Ken & Marie Bristow 56 Nihil Street Alexandra Phone: 03 5772 1146 or 0409 411 816 waverley@ycs.com.au www.waverleyguesthouse.com.au 34 – Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020

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olmesglen at Eildon, a local award winning conference, function and event venue . . . is missing you! During the recent COVID pandemic the business has been closed due to government restrictions that have affected everyone. Behind the scenes the team has been working hard to ensure that when restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so, they will be ready to welcome you back. Holmesglen’s Mother’s Day lunch, an all-time favourite, unfortunately did not occur, but as we come through the other side of these unsettling times, they are hopeful they will be able to welcome you back for the ever popular Christmas in July to be held this year on Saturday evening July 25. Numbers may have to be restricted – so make contact now and ensure you are on the priority booking list for when the facility is able to re-open Full details are available on the website www. holmesglenateildon.com.au including virtual tours of the accommodation and details

of all upcoming events including: Christmas in July, Father’s Day Lunch, Spring Degustation Dinner and also see ad on page three of this publication. In the close down period a small staff team have been busy behind the scenes doing super cleaning of all the accommodation rooms, and commercial kitchen, also refurbished the fireside bar lounge with new leather couches, built a giant outdoor chess board and completed the post and rail fencing around the car

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park – using timber sourced on the property. The selfcontained Homestead on the property (which is usually booked every weekend), has also had a spruce up with all the timber floors polished and sanded and the walls have been painted and ready for occupancy again when restrictions are lifted Don’t forget also that Holmesglen at Eildon is the ideal venue for weddings with most weekends in spring and autumn heavily booked . . . what a great place to spend your special

day with family and friends and enjoy the full weekend away with all guests able to stay on site in our beautiful accommodation. “I am looking forward to re-opening and having all the team back at work doing what the business is renowned for and what each and every staff member enjoys doing – welcoming our guests and delighting them with our standard of service, quality catering and up to date facility with spectacular views,” says manager Rozanne Lawton. Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 35

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and has a background as a master boiler maker with extensive experience in stainless steel fabrication. Since 2010, Phil has led a team of qualified professionals who can repair, renovate or build your holiday home on the water. Anchorage has always led the way with electrical and solar power technology and this continues today. We are the authorised dealer for Garmin GPS Systems, the preferred installer for TrackSat satellite systems and offer Control4 with Greenstar Technologies, Victoria’s Diamond Level Authorised Dealer.

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By Mike Dalmau President, LEHIA

n commencing this report our thoughts are with the people, families and communities that were adversely impacted by the recent bushfires this season; especially to the families of those people who lost their lives. Fortunately, Lake Eildon was not directly impacted by these bushfires, however, many businesses suffered secondary impacts. Lake Eildon is in the Mansfield Shire and the Disaster Declaration by the State Government had significant impacts on the number of visitors during this peak holiday time. We understand the reason for the Declaration and do not question it; but it had impacts on our communities. I arrived in Eildon in 1975 to manage the Golden Trout Hotel and cannot remember a quieter January during all this time. To assist in recovery, it would be great, if possible please, if you do not put off coming up to Lake Eildon for the weekend or a few days and to visit all the towns around Lake Eildon and spend money in local businesses. Overseas travel might not be a good idea currently, so encourage your family and friends to holiday in the north-east and around Lake Eildon. The houseboat industry provides a

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lot of local jobs, so if you are thinking about building, renovating or extensive maintenance, don’t put if off as the multiplier effects to our local economy are significant and positive. All the doomsday reports from back in September regarding water levels have not eventuated. At the end of January 2020, the lake was still at 40% capacity. Some people scoffed at my predictions from November 2019 and I am glad to say I didn’t quite get it right. Australia Day prediction was 37% actual was 40.26% (3.36% better off ); Easter prediction was 29%; hopefully, now looking at 32%; which is just under two Sydney Harbours or plenty of water to recreate on. Interestingly, we ended last irrigation season (May 2019) 19% behind that time last year; currently Lake Eildon is only 8.2% below this time last year and Waranga Basin is 12.5% ahead. We have made up over 10% and the long range forecasters tell me the cycle has turned and we can expect a very wet winter. Some most interesting statistics from the Stage 1 Report of the Activating Lake Eildon Project: • Visitation to Lake Eildon in 2018, 869,958 people; Mansfield 494,780 people; Murrindindi 375,178 people. • Houseboat visitors 39,516; holiday

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This Activating Lake Eildon report indicates a substantial Tourism & Recreation Industry. However, the very low spend per visitor per visit is a concern and provides the incentive for action. Bringing this spend figure up to the spend figure for north-east Victoria will mean an annual billion dollar industry employing an increase of up to 5,000 jobs – an economic stimulus this area desperately needs. The challenge for Activating Lake Eildon is to put the right structure in place that will remove the barriers and roadblocks to enable private enterprise in, to make it happen. Just think, a change in regulation with houseboats has led to around $50 million in private investment and a significant increase in jobs. COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

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ith its creeping habit, masses of mid-green leaves and sweet little purple-faced flowers, native violet (Viola banksii, often incorrectly labelled Viola hederacea) makes a charming groundcover and lawn substitute in shadier parts of the garden. Its hardiness and ability to adapt to a wide range of soil types and conditions make it even more appealing to the gardener looking to fill in undesirable bare patches. That those endearing blooms and verdant foliage are edible is the icing on the cake (or possibly the decoration on the cake). Native violet happily covers any spot in soil with some organic matter that stays moist and where there is some protection from the sun. However, its delicate flowers and soft leaves belie its toughness; even in harsher conditions, it can survive via its underground runners, ready to pop back up when conditions are better. The wandering nature of the native violet also makes propagation a breeze

– simply chop out a section with a node and roots then transplant. Its ability to tolerate light frost makes native violet suitable for tucked-away positions in gardens throughout the Murrindindi Shire where sun-loving plants don’t thrive and being frozen solid isn’t an issue. Native violet flowers most profusely during the warmer months but produces blooms all year. The flowers bear the classic shape of the violet family, with an amethyst-coloured circle in the centre and contrasting white edges. These cheerful, thumbnail-sized bursts of colour are especially pretty when dotted en masse above the sea of lush green foliage. The leaves of native violet have a spinachy taste, and they make a pleasant addition to other greens and vegetables in salads, stirfries and soups, bringing a dose of vitamin C and antioxidants with them. Information on the saponin content of native violet leaves is hard to come by, but many members of the Viola genus do contain

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saponins. Saponins may cause stomach upset if eaten in large amounts, so erring on the side of using them as a way to add a sprinkling of variety to a dish – rather than being the focus – is probably safest. Once plucked from their tall stems, the flowers have many fun applications in the kitchen, adding dainty dabs of colour to both sweet and savoury dishes. They make a delightful garnish on just about anything, including drinks and salads. They can be frozen in ice blocks, added to jams, made into syrups and candied for sweet treats or decorations with purple pizazz. Growing this easy-going Aussie in your backyard brings many benefits to the garden, including the ability to enhance areas where many other plants refuse to flourish – along the edges of shady paths, in the dim spots under other plants, or where it’s not light enough for grass to really take hold in the lawn. And along with bringing benefits to the garden, it can bring praise to your dinner parties with a touch of floral flair. Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 45

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inter in cold temperate climates is a wonderful opportunity to set yourself up for an enjoyable and productive spring in the vegetable garden. It’s all about planning and preparation to make the most of the warmer weather, which makes for a pleasant change of pace and focus. Here are some garden tasks that will keep you occupied during the coldest months: June While it’s frosty, foggy, wet and gloomy, now is the time to put your feet up by the fire with a hot cuppa and do some reading. Get out your gardening books and seed catalogues to create a clear vision of what you want to do in the garden over the next six months. Why not get a gardening calendar or diary to map it all out? It’s also a great time to organise your current seed collection for easy access (ordering by planting month is a good way to go) and throw out any old stock that may no longer be viable.

Cleaning and maintenance of garden tools is another job to add to the July list to ensure you’re all ready to go when it’s time to get back out into the garden. You may also want to put in mail orders for bare-rooted plants now for mid to late winter planting. July Let the bare-rooted planting begin! Fruit trees, berries, rhubarb and asparagus crowns can all go in the ground now while they are in winter dormancy. Try to wait until the soil is dry enough to work with (digging up soggy soil is not only a pain, but it also upsets soil structure). Remove any damaged roots from your bare-rooted plants and soak the root ball in a seaweed solution to rehydrate. Dig a hole around three times bigger than the root ball (make it wider than it is deep), add some organic matter and any other things you need to adjust the soil, such as lime for clay-heavy or acidic soils. Mound the soil in the hole so that the tree sits with its base at ground level, then backfill gently, wiggling the plant as you go to avoid

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air pockets. Water in well, preferably with seaweed solution, and stake trees that are in exposed positions. If planting bare-rooted fruit trees, prune them back to half a dozen or so buds to restore a good root-to-shoot ratio, which will allow the tree to establish faster. If you haven’t already, maybe put in seed orders to avoid missing out on some of the more popular heirloom varieties that get snapped up when spring gardening fever hits. August Late winter is when preparation for spring should be in full swing. Now is the time to prune fruit trees while they’re still dormant. The type of fruit tree will determine the type of pruning, so if you’re unsure what to do, there are plenty of gardening books or free online tutorials that can guide you. Giving fruit trees a potassium boost before spring growth starts will help produce a bumper crop. You can use sulphate of potash, found wherever you get your

gardening supplies, or wood ash from your fire is a great free source of this macronutrient (it also contains calcium, so is good for soil tending towards the acidic). You can also start getting stuck into some of the more physical work of garden preparation. Towards the end of winter is when the weeds start to get a hold, so if you take care of them now, life will be much easier later. Once beds have the undesirables removed, you can add in the good stuff: compost, pH adjusters, manure, moisture-retention agents and anything else you need to make a happy home for your chosen crops. Last, but certainly not least, is sowing seeds for the greenhouse or cold frame to get a head start on the upcoming season. There are many vegetables that can be sown in late winter, including a long list of brassicas, so they’re ready for early spring planting. There are websites and apps like Gardenate and Organic Gardener Magazine that provide handy monthby-month planting guides for different climate zones in Australia. Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 47

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

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5772 2935 0407 722 755

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y name is Dr Shyam. I have been the local dentist at Alexandra Dental Clinic for well over eight years. It has truly been a wonderful experience working in such a beautiful community. A bit about my journey to here . . . I grew up in the northern suburbs of Melbourne and did my dental degree at The University of Melbourne. After finishing my studies, I enlisted with the Royal Australian Air Force as a dental officer. It was a unique and exciting experience and a great steppingstone to my career. After leaving the services, an opportunity became available to work in Alexandra. My passion is to create a relationship with my patients to help them achieve their desired dental outcome. Creating a smile someone desires and boosting their confidence is a wonderful feeling, not only for the person, but also for our team. Nowadays, with new advances in tooth coloured materials, bonding technology, and teeth whitening, we can rebuild teeth and transform appearance of teeth in a simple, conservative, and painless manner. Similarly, for those finding difficulty with chewing or have given up eating certain foods because of their teeth,

we can help them with more stable solutions. Using dental implants, we can provide natural looking tooth replacement and stabilise loose dentures. Dental care has changed greatly over the last decade with new innovations. Of course, a trip to the dentist may seem daunting for some. That is why our focus is to make our patients feel comfortable and have a wonderful experience at our clinic. We have incorporated modern technology to increase the understanding of oral health for our patients. We have added measures such as ‘happy gas’ sedation to increase patient comfort. Increasing the awareness of dental conditions is an important part of our care. Most dental conditions – such as tooth decay, gum disease and mouth cancer – progress slowly and silently over months and years. We are focussed on preventing these conditions in the first place or attending to them at an early stage before they become complex and expensive care. We have taken the opportunity of being involved with schools, footy clubs, and other community services to get our message across. This has had a positive impact and been a rewarding experience.

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Above: Try to choose healthy food at least 80% of the time. Right: Karen and Martin of PT on the Run.

By Karen Howden

e are living through something none of us have ever experienced in our lifetime, and we are all finding ways of dealing with the difficulties of isolation. While some are reaching for chocolate or alcohol, or bingeing on movies and netflix, others are using the time to learn new things such as cooking skills, or starting or improving their exercise regime.

below to get you through this in order to come out the other end feeling fit and fabulous. 1. Aim for a minimum 10,000 steps a day. Also try and increase that to at least 15,000 several times a week whether it’s a walk, run or class. Try and do something every day! 2. Try an online class or personal training for extra motivation. Exercise is a great way to deal with stress and improve your mental health

However for some of us it is beginning to drag on and motivation is waning. This is normal!

3. Aim to drink at least 2 litres of water a day (herbal tea is a great option on these cold days)

So what can you personally do to make best use of the time that we have been given? We need to take care of the body we have been blessed with by exercising regularly, eating and sleeping well, and staying in touch with friends and loved ones.

3. Try to choose healthy food at least 80% of the time, then the other 20% won’t set you back too far

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5. Try to avoid having unhealthy food in the house – if it’s not there, you won’t need willpower to resist it! 6. Aim for 8 hours sleep a night 7. Reduce alcohol intake and try for at least 2 to 4 alcohol free days a week (or more if you can!). Before taking

the next sip or opening the next bottle, ask yourself do you really need it today, or does your body deserve a break! 8. Eat mindfully – feel the taste of the food, sit at the table and focus on your meal and don’t hurry. Enjoy every mouthful. If you are struggling to stay motivated, we have set up a free community facebook page with fitness and nutrition tips for you and free online classes. You may find you come out of “iso” fitter and healthier than ever before. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/2782148791833362/?source_ id=1086471118052109 You may have goals you need help with and Personal Training is a great option and can be done online as well as nutrition coaching. Feel free to contact Karen or Martin at PT on the Run for any advice or assistance on 0406 430 075. Remember - times are tough, but we are tougher! COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

Reiki Insight

NADINE & CO.

By appointment with Karli Chase ~ Reiki Master 0425 794 838 7 The Semi Circle, Yea www.reikiinsight.com

104 Grant Street Alexandra 0448 166 675

• Relax • Restore • Reconnect

• Traditional Reiki • Aromatherapy • Chakra Balancing

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Alexandra Community Pharmacy

Beauty Room

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• Waxing & Tinting • Shellac Nails • Relaxation Massages • Facials • Manicures & Pedicures

Home visit available ~ Book via website

MASSAGE • Wednesdays 9am - 8pm • Saturdays (alternating) 8am - 4pm Mya

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remedial, sports, rehabilitation, relaxation, pregnancy and oncology massage

101 Grant St, Alexandra

03 5772 2153

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• Bio-Sculpture Gel Nails • Waxing • Tinting • Massage • Facials • Manicure • Pedicure • Spray Tanning • Make-up • SNS Nails • Nouveau Lash Lifting • Microblading • IPL Laser Hair Removal•Laser Skin Rejuvenation Monday, Tuesday & Saturdays by appointment Wednesday 9am-5pm Thursday 9am-7pm Friday 9am-6pm www.facebook.com/ulyseesbeauty

The Healing Centre Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy, Mentoring

Simone Sier | T: 5797 2213 | M: 0419 386 208

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Get fit! Lose weight! Improve mobility! Join one of our fun & unique group classes, or enquire about personal training Piloxing HIIT Bootcamp Boxing Ageing with Attitude Step and more . . .

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If you want any of the following and more, then we can help you with our Nutrition Bootcamp or one on one Nutrition coaching sessions. • Lose, gain or maintain a healthy weight • Improve your health to avoid or improve chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and more • Learn proper nutrition basics in easy steps anyone can manage • Learn that you don’t have to give up everything you love to lose weight and get healthy Contact Karen on 0408866208 or email weightnomoreenquiries@gmail.com to learn how we can help change your life!

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

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

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Pharmasave Alexandra Community Pharmacy is open Mon to Fri from 9am-5.30pm & Sat from 9am-12.30pm 101 Grant Street, Alexandra P 03 5772 1073 | 22 Webster Street, Alexandra

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

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

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

Dr Monica O’Malley

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

Open Monday to Saturday

wwwyournewdentist.com.au

97 Grant Street Alexandra

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 52 – Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020

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

Ph: (03) 5715 6442 7 The Semi Circle, Yea

OPENING HOURS

The Beauty Room within the Alexandra Community Pharmacy can cater to all your beauty requirements.

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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

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ell renowned, locally based artist, Marian Rennie, is a powerhouse of creative endeavour. To her, there is nothing that cannot be drawn, painted, printed, decorated, cultivated, cooked or carved. Marian’s work is unique, strong, distinctive and decidedly Australian in colour and style. She has drawn and painted the countryside since childhood and continues today with a fluency developed through years of experimentation and inspiration. Marian has her gallery at Rennies at Acheron, Breakaway Road, Acheron, along with a restaurant/café and function centre situated in a stunning historic homestead garden. Once current restrictions are eased, visitors will once again always be welcome. These challenging times have required change and innovation, so it’s with great pleasure that Marian Rennie has launched her new range of designs for homeware, décor and fashion items available through Red Bubble, a Melbourne based online company that works with artists internationally. Check out Marian’s shop at https://www.redbubble.com/ people/marianrennie/shop. You’ll be delighted with the creations and variety on offer, from coffee cups to phone covers, from scarves to blankets, notepads and cards and everything in between. It’s a great way to support local.

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Goods from Near and Far Anglicans at Mission in Partnership with Anglicare

• gift ware • toys • hardware • kitchenware • pet supplies • party supplies • helium balloons

The ideal spot for pre-loved and recycled wares

75 Grant Street Alexandra Janet Baxter 0422 449 402

For all your floral arrangements INTERSTATE & OVERSEAS DELIVERY • fresh flowers • weddings • anniversaries • new borns • bereavements . . .

Wed-Sat 10am-4pm Sun 11am-4pm 59-61 Grant Street Alexandra Enquiries 0407 683 712

82-84 Grant Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1025 Fax 03 5772 2686

Full Bloom Flowers ~ Gifts ~ Cakes 0430 580 264 fullbloom1@outlook.com

15 High Street Yea P: 0400 570 988

Lit & Beyond 18 Murchison Street Marysville 3779 Ph: 0422239754 www.lit.com.au Facebook - Lit & beyond This beautiful ladies’ boutique store has a unique range of ladies’ clothing, fashion accessories, books, bags, jewellery, homewares, LIT CANDLES and LIT WAX BEADS with 26 different colours and fragrances Step into Lit & Beyond to find yourself that special something or a gift for someone special

Studio 2427

Open

Louise Foletta Artist

Studio 2427 2427 Maroondah Highway Buxton

OPEN • when flag is out or by appointment Beautiful Watercolours | Oils | Acrylics Japanese Woodblock Prints | Local landscapes

Contact Louise 0417 323 868 louisefoletta.com.au | Louise Foletta at YouTube

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Quality possum & merino knitwear, men’s pure wool Australian made jumpers, oilskin coats, leather hats, plus home wares and children’s gifts. Open every day. 24 Murchison St, Marysville 3779 Phone (03) 5963 3753 www.countrytouch.com.au www.possumshop.com COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

ach year the Murrindindi Beanie & Fibre Festival and beanie competition brings so much joy and colour to the community as the humble beanie takes on a life of its own. For most visitors to the Beanie Festival in Alexandra, the weekend is a fabulous time to purchase some pretty funky beanies and unique handmade winter warmers. This year, however, is a little different and we are excited to announce that our fibre family both near and far will have the opportunity to purchase our wonderful creations via online auction. The Beanie Fest relies on winter warmers and beanies being created and donated from fabulous local fibre artists, both beginners and experienced creators alike are encouraged to enter the competition. Each item with their colourful designs, high standard and attention to detail will be held in quarantine before being

photographed and available for sale via online auction. Bidding progress can be monitored via your iPhone, iPad or computer. With many in isolation at the moment, it is a great time to learn how to knit or crochet or refine your technique and be part of this funky fibre event. Festival fun features the theme ‘On the Farm’, and anyone can enter including children and beginners – prize cards awarded to all levels of ability and age. This year the Beanie Fest will be held from Saturday 25 July to Saturday 1 August. For information on the Beanie Fest Competition, category details, or to place a bid, check out the Beanie Fest website https://beanie. org.au/ We are a small volunteer organization with a passion for all things fibre and we provide a great event for the community and support smaller causes in our beautiful Murrindindi region. In 2019 we enabled

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Festival committee members Sue Wynn and Pam Petersen, handing over a cheque for $2000 to Rotary President Tom Farrell and Rotary Vice President Melinda Jackson. Platform Youth Theatre in Yea to run a special program for local kids and helped Yea Primary School purchase microphones for their annual musical show. Recently, Murrindindi Beanie and Fibre Festival committee members Sue Wynn and Pam Petersen, Secretary, were happy to hand over a cheque for $2000 to Rotary President Tom Farrell and Rotary Vice President Melinda Jackson, as part of the funds raised from the 2019 Beanie Fest, to go towards helping

Alexandra Rotary provide fire wood for the elderly and infirm within the community. To donate your gorgeous fibre creations either post to or drop off at 16 Pendlebury Street in Alexandra, 3714 or 13 A’Beckett Street, Yea 3717 in a plastic bag. Entries close Tuesday, 14 July. Purchased beanies can be collected on Wednesday 5 August from the Ladies Pavilion at Alexandra Showgrounds, 21 William Street, 12pm to 3pm or we can post directly to you. Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 55

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED

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nspired by a quote from her father, John Rennie – “There’s nothing like walking over a place. You have to live there, walk over the ground, to get a feel of it” – Marian used this insight as the theme for a sculpture exhibition. Within the Land – Sculpture in Acheron Show and Exhibition is an exciting, artistic event showcasing sculpture in Marian Rennie’s historic rural garden at Rennies at Acheron, 132 Breakaway Road, Acheron. At this stage, it’s planned that the opening show weekend will be 24 and 25 October 2020, commencing with a cocktail party on Friday, 23 October from 5pm to 7.30pm. A local market of about 20 stalls and busker-style entertainment will be a feature on the Saturday and Sunday. The licensed restaurant/cafe will be open on both days. Along with this year’s sculpture exhibition, there’ll also be an art show entitled “The Delights of Gastronomy.”

Following the success of the inaugural exhibition and sculpture sales in 2018, it’s anticipated that Within the Land – Sculpture Show at Acheron will become a biannual event and will encourage established and emerging artists and sculptors from across Australia to display their works and engage with other artists and a diverse, interested community. Local, interstate and indigenous artists are encouraged to participate as this will be a unique opportunity to exhibit and sell work in a renowned garden, surrounded by extensive farm and bushland along the Goulburn River, located just 2 hours from Melbourne.

At the 2018 event, the show consisted of over 150 exhibits from Australian and international sculptors and botanical artists. As a result, 1800 visitors were drawn to Acheron and district and more than 40% of the works were sold. Visit the Little River Wines website www. littleriverwines.com.au/events for the application form and submission details or ring Marian on 0412 109 129.

Entry to the exhibition throughout the garden and art show in the galleries will be by gold coin donation at the gate. It’s anticipated the exhibition and show will run until 29 November 2020 and be open to the public each weekend and public holiday and at other times nominated by the management committee. The licensed restaurant/café will operate concurrently throughout the duration. As the title suggests, the sculpture show’s theme is a journey through landscape, nature, the Australian bush and its inherent profoundness, quirkiness, characters, as well as the emotion and celebration all that inspires. COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

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POSTPONED ~ NEW DETAILS COMING SOON

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Concerts4Causes Red Rain concert with Soloman and Lacey

ith the disruption caused by Coronavirus and the subsequent postponements of the Murrindindi Wine Weekend and the Red Rain Benefit Concert – Soloman and Lacey have brought forward the release of their new song, Red Rain. Red Rain is a deeply moving and poignant ballad, written and performed by Narbethong based, talented singer/songwriters, Gary Soloman and his daughter, Tallulah, aka Soloman and Lacey. Following the horrendous bushfire season throughout Australia in 2019 and early 2020, the song is written from the perspective of our youth with a focus on climate change and its profound impacts. This beautiful song was also the inspiration for a painting by Marian Rennie with additions from the children at St Mary’s and Alexandra primary schools. Along with two special releases from Little River Wines for the occasion, these elements were to be a foundation for the Red Rain Concert at Alexandra Town Hall in September to raise needed funds for our local fire brigades. “Our fireys have come back from Gippsland and southern NSW brave-faced but exhausted, with trucks in need of repair and equipment and resources damaged and depleted. Most of us realise we in Murrindindi escaped a bullet this year, but we’re also learning the terrible lesson of the necessity to be extremely well-prepared, with the right equipment to fight fires and deal with other natural disasters if and when they should occur in our region again,” says Concert4Causes co-host, Christine Challen. Concerts4Causes organisers are hopeful that the concert and fundraising efforts can still take place at a future date. In the meantime, digital downloads of Red Rain are available from Itunes, Spotify and the usual download platforms. All download proceeds will go to the Alexandra group of Fire Brigades as originally planned.

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ith seven albums and 12 single releases between them ‘Soloman and Lacey’ are Gary Soloman and Tallulah Lacey. Their rootsy, contemporary pop songs have distinctive melodies, infectious rhythms and an instantly recognizable sound. Soloman grew up in the Australian outback travelling from town to town and attended 25 different primary schools. Searching for stability Gary left home at 15 with ‘bass in hand’ became a protégé of legendary Australian bassist, Ron Terry. By the age of 18, Gary had already performed with Bo Diddley and as he continued his musical journey, he played bass as a member of The Drifters and with a host of other top Australian performing/recording artists including Doug Parkinson, John Paul Young, John Young, John St Peters, Ross Hannaford, Ricky May, Colleen Hewitt (to name a few). He went on to achieve two charting hits in Australia as a bassist in the Marie Wilson touring band from 1992-2000. Lacey’s baptism into Rock ‘n’ Roll began at a very young age and she was often found backstage curled up asleep in her father’s guitar case. A trained dancer and singer, she won numerous state wide song and dancing awards. It wasn’t long before she was also found centre stage performing with the Veronicas at the age of sixteen. With a strong and infectious voice, Tallulah contributes in equal measure to the Soloman and Lacey sound. Their song writing has a distinctive Pop Rock feel, mixed with soul and R’n’B roots throughout. The red dust, gypsy blues is never far from the surface of their songs that deal with love, loss, social and environmental issues. Soloman Lacey’s philosophy is simple: “Let the muse guide our way, be the best we can become and allow synchronicity to direct our musical journey.” Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 59

nter 2020 with a whole new calendar of quarterly exhibitions for Rustic Simplicity ready to kick off, and just as we were about to hold our first opening, the news of COVID-19 and the cancellation of all events hit the press ~ the best laid plans!

Fast forward to the end of May with restrictions easing and galleries able to open, BUT, may only operate within the severely restricted limitation of one person per four square metres and a distance of 1.5m between patrons adhered to at all times.

As a gallery we were forced to close with the announcement of ‘essential services only’ as part of the Victorian Stage 2 Restrictions put in place at the end of March.

Well, if ever you’ve ventured into Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS, you’ll appreciate what a challenge that is, especially when you are one person dealing with the clientele of two businesses in a very narrow and particularly long physical space!

Although Barber Shops are classified as essential services, Gail of ‘The Shear ‘N’ shedS (our resident barber) falls into the high risk category, as she has chronic asthma; and whilst well, the advice for that vulnerable category is to ‘stay home’.

So for the time being, it is as our new Murrindindi Shire Council #supportlocal campaign suggests ~ Business as Unusual ~ strange days are these for us all eh?

For Rustic Simplicity that means embracing online shopping with local pick-up and home delivery, and postage for further afield orders. Please simply visit our Rustic Simplicity Facebook page and click on the ‘Shop’ tab – bear with us as we continue to upload products; just ask if what you are after hasn’t been uploaded yet. Please contact Cindy Anne Ferguson at Rustic Simplicity via FB Message/ Messenger/ Phone/ Text/ Email to order directly, or to arrange a shop visit by appointment only. Please see ad in this edition for contact details. Look forward to hearing from you to talk you through your ideas for gifts for self and/ or another. Happy online (local) shopping!

MARYSVILLE INFORMATION + REGIONAL ARTSPACE

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“Books At Yarck looks forward to resuming normal trading hours as soon as possible,“ says Catherine (pictured above).

re you seeking a nice quiet read in these difficult times? Well look no further. Catherine and Jeremy at Books at Yarck are here to help. Their comfy well stocked second hand bookshop at Yarck has a surprisingly wide collection. As a result of the recent restrictions, the shelves are full to overflowing, and these titles would love to find a new home with eager readers.

The shop has been trading for nine years now and Catherine and Jeremy are looking forward to catching up with old customers and new readers. If you are looking for a particular book that isn’t in stock, Catherine will try to find it for you. She has had many years’ experience as both a “book detective” and an “information detective” (sometimes called a librarian). During the current restrictions, when the passing traffic has been greatly reduced, the bookshop hours have been restricted to two or three hours, usually in the middle of the day. Customers can ring Catherine on 0400 418 139 to find out if the shop is open, to make a time to come in and browse, or to find out if a book is in stock. Books can be delivered to customers in the local area. Customer service is the top priority of Books at Yarck. Books at Yarck is part of the group of Yarck traders who are still open to serve the community and help people get through this stressful time. COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

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WINERIES OPEN Little Cathedral Vineyards

Discover the hidden vineyards in the Acheron and Yea Valleys and meet the dedicated vignerons that make beautiful wines. Now in its fifth year, Murrindindi Winemakers are opening their cellar doors in October (TBC) to celebrate locally grown and made wines. Participating venues include both those with established cellar doors and small wineries that are not generally open to the public. “The Murrindindi Wine Weekend is a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on our local wine heroes. Murrindindi wines are proof of the old saying ‘winemaking starts in the vineyard”, says Adrian Utter, chair of Murrindindi Winemakers. “This year six local wineries

Open 11.30am-5pm 230 Cathedral Ln, Taggerty Ph 0412 581 912 • www.littlecathedral.com.au

across Murrindindi are joining the celebration. Take in the amazing landscapes on your winery tour and enjoy the experience of a wine tasting with the makers.”

Little River Wines

Open 11.30am-5pm Open 11am-5pm every day by appointment 20 Sharrock Ct, Taggerty Ph 03 5774 7644 • www.littleriverwines.com.au

There is a lot on offer over the weekend. Not only tastings of many different wine varieties and styles from this developing wine region, but also live music and delicious food, of course, from light lunch to banquet-style feasts.

Mount Cathedral Vineyards

Open 11.30am-5pm 125 Knafl Rd, Taggerty Ph 0438 090 188 • www.mtcathedralvineyards.com

Philip Lobley Wines

Open 11.30am-5pm 1084 Kinglake-Glendburn Rd, Glenburn Ph 0447 166 377 • www.philiplobleywines.com

This is a great opportunity to plan a day trip. Download the touring map from www. murrindindiwinemakers. com.au and start planning your 2020 Murrindindi Wine Weekend! Don’t forget to share your experience with #discoverdindi #murrindindiwinemakers

Utter Wines

Open 11.30am-5pm 2427 Maroondah Hwy, Buxton Ph 0418 148 877 or 0411 550 519 www.riverhousewineandtruffles.com.au

Sedona Estate

Open 11.30am-5pm 182 Shannons Rd, Murrindindi Ph 03 9730 2883 • www.sedonaestate.com.au

Murrindindi Wine Weekend

Quirky • Quality • Creativity This little Curiosity/Gift Shop & Gallery oozes creativity, and is a place where treasures abound, waiting to be found.

OCTOBER 2020 • TBC

Secondhand • Handcrafted • Art

discover our wine . . . 74 Grant Street, Alexandra (Entry through the Barber Shop)

Open 7 days 10am - 4pm Cindy Ferguson 0419 517 045 rusticsimplicity@hotmail.com www.rusticsimplicityblog.wordpress.com

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We’re still in business Phone or email us your orders for pick-up or free delivery within Murrindindi and Mansfield regions Purchase a dozen mixed or single variety Little River Wines and we’ll include a free ‘Lockdown’ Bonus of our newly released 2017 Estate Chardonnay.

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New dates ~ 10 and 11 October 2020 ~ TBC

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Check COVID-19 pandemic trading conditions for markets before heading out

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

COVID-19 - Events At time of publishing according to Murrindindi Shire Council website www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/ Calendar-of-Events

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

“All events in Murrindindi Shire have been postponed or cancelled at this time due to COVID-19.”

2017

FoodWorks

MURRINDINDI

BUSINESS AWARDS

WINNER

VICTORIA

LONDON

HONG KONG

CELLAR DOOR 11.30am - 5pm Wednesday - Sunday & public holidays TASTE the the Winemaker’s Reserve range STAY for delicious artisan cheese & charcuterie platters (available on weekends & public holidays) 182 Shannons Rd, Murrindindi T 03 9730 2883 M 0432 435 180 E wine@sedonaestate.com.au W www.sedonaestate.com.au COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

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New proposed festival date is late Spring 2020 ~ Dates TBA

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ANTENNA / TELEVISION SPECIALIST

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

AUTOMOTIVE

Boz Miljkovic Mechanic 61 Downey Street Alexandra

Ph (03) 5772 3232

Alexandra Automotive • 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

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

BUILDERS & CARPENTERS

SCOTT HILL

Registered Builder

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

Servicing All Makes And Models

• tyres • wheel alignments • computer diagnostics AUTOMOTIVE

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

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 38 North Street Yea

• 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 COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

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

Phone 03 5772 1292 Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 67

COMPUTER SERVICES

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN Grimshaw Electrics

Sales, Service, Repairs and Networking Home or Office

For all your electrical and communication requirements

Peter Donald

0429 808 596

WE COME TO YOU Mob: 0417 342 914

Email: support@ugcs.com.au

REC 16666

A/H 03 5773 2457

CONCRETING

ELECTRICIAN

Rec No 12906

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY • House slabs • Shed slabs • Driveways • Paths

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

• 3.6 TONNE EXCAVATOR

• TIP TRUCK • BOB CAT

Luke Hill 0409 250 234 rocknconc@gmail.com

• 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

ELECTRICIAN

DOG GROOMING

Certified Master

DOG GROOMER Ph

5774 7242

(Taggerty)

www.pinkdog.com.au

INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL | DOMESTIC Based in Taggerty & covering Murrindindi Shire New Homes & Extensions Maintenance / Breakdowns Phone / TV / Data Cabling

all dogs all styles all sizes

Split Systems Supplied & Installed

Safety Switches Underground Power Competitive Rates

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

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Sheds Wired

E: info@blackwoodelec.com.au

AU: 30928

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ELECTRICIAN

FLOORING

Environmentally Friendly FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS CONTACT JAY

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

• INDUSTRIAL • UNDERGROUNDS • GRID CONNECT • STANDALONE

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

jay@williamselec.com.au

TIM SKERRITT 0439 358 880 * Alexandra • Eildon • Marysville • Yea

ENGINEERING SERVICES

FURNITURE & FLOORING

Specialising in

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

Jason Kirley 0413 712 887

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

GLASS PRODUCTS

ES Hadfield Contracting specialising in all aspects of the flat glass trade

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 COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

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 Murrindindi Guide – WINTER 2020 – 69

GRAPHIC DESIGN

LOCKSMITH

Mitch A Fix Services • 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

AND PRINTING SERVICES

P: 03 5772 1026 M: 0418 556 107 E: publishing@friedel.net.au

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

HOSPITALITY SUPPLIES

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

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

We hope to see you back on the lake soon. Be prepared – call now to book your boat service

HOURS FROM 13 MAY 2020 Mon-Fri 8am-4.15pm Sat 9am-1pm Sunday CLOSED

• 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

211 Mt Buller Road Mansfield T 5779 1660 E sales@m-h-s.com.au W www.m-h-s.com.au

LANDSCAPING

eildonoutboard@virtual.net.au

MOTOR TRIMMING / UPHOLSTERY

HIGH QUALITY WORKMANSHIP OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

• Car Upholstery • Household Upholstery • Motorbike Seats CLIFFORD BRADY

42 Aitken St Alexandra VIC 3714

Ph 0421 921 110 itecearthworks@optusnet.com.au

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

Trevor & Janine Young

Ph 0408 789 653

1449 Killingworth Road, Molesworth COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

PAINTING / HOUSEBOAT MAINTENANCE SERVICES

CORMAC PAINTING

SERVICE STATION

• All fuels and lubricants • Convenience store

& Houseboat Maintenance

Michael & Marie 2 Centre Avenue, Eildon

• House Interior & Exterior • Houseboats Interiors only • Sheds • Commercial • Shop Interior & Exterior

Phone 03 5774 2220 Email eildonservo@bigpond.com

within a 150km radius of Eildon!

0488 183 432 cormacservices@outlook.com PLUMBER

SERVICE STATION

endeavour ALEXANDRA

Your plumbing specialist

Open 7am - 7pm Daily

Lic No 37388

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

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

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

10 Downey St, Alexandra 3714

Yea

FUEL & LUBRICANTS FOOD & DRINKS

Open 6am - 9pm Daily 31 High St, Yea 3717

SHEDS, GARAGES, CARPORTS

ALEXANDRA POWER EQUIPMENT

65 Downey Street Alexandra

FUEL & LUBRICANTS - FOOD & DRINKS

LMCT 3110

Ph 03 5772 3381

Dinkum Sheds are suppliers of

quality sheds, garages and carports Custom designed to suit your needs Rural and domestic

STIHL CHAINSAWS & ACCESSORIES

WOOD SPLITTERS MOWERS WOOD CHIPPERS

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LEAF BLOWERS

Bluescope building products Taurean Roller doors and accessories Clark rainwater tanks Servicing the district for 20 years

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SIGN WRITING

TOWING & SALVAGE

2 Centre Avenue Eildon Ph 03 5774 2727 AH 0407 023 407 For RACV roadside service phone 131 111

• Log Book Servicing • Licensed RWC Tester • Air-con Regassing • 4X4 Improvements • Tyre Sales / Puncture Repairs • Car, Truck, Boat & Trailer Repairs STOCK AND STATION AGENTS

YEA OFFICE 4 Station Street, Yea 3717 Ph 5797 4100

TYRE SERVICES

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

TOYO, KELLY, KUMHO, COOPER & MAXXIS

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

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

TREE SERVICES

MAXWELL’S UPHOLSTERY

• Insured

Reliable •

• Experienced

5778 9603

Competitive •

JASON

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0413 671 066

• 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 M 0417 321 781 E max@maxwellsupholstery.com.au A Skyline Road Eildon W www.maxwellsupholstery.com.au COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

WATER CARTAGE

PH MATT 0408 104 644

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

WEED CONTROL

• 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 WELDING SERVICES

WINDSCREENS & GLASS

STEINER • MILD STEEL • STAINLESS • ALUMINIUM • REPAIRS • GENERAL ENGINEERING • WORKSHOP & ON-SITE

2 Albert St Alexandra GEORGE 0428 173 331 COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRADING RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

Alexandra

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 – WINTER 2020 – 73

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 5774 2800 Eildon Lake Motel, Eildon Eildon Pondage Holiday Park 1800 651 691 Elite Stays Marysville / Taggerty 0413 795 283 Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Giddy Goat Cafe, Yarck 5773 4223 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 Thornton Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Waverley Guest House Alexandra 5772 1146 White Lotus B&B Narbethong 5963 7126 5797 2660 Yea Motel Yea Peppercorn Hotel Yea 5797 2000 ANTENNA / TV SERVICES Chris’s TV 0405 554 915 APPLIANCE STORE Chookies Alexandra 5772 2152 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Alexandra Automotive Alexandra 5772 3232 Alexandra Tyrepower 5772 3456 Alexandra Eildon Auto Spares, Eildon 5774 2712 Mototronics Australia, Yea 0432 646 632 5797 2200 Yea Mechanical Repairs BANKS Bendigo Bank, Kinglake 5786 1656 Bendigo Bank, Alexandra & Yea 57972188 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 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 5797 2972 Yea 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 COMMUNICATIONS Weeks Radio, Alexandra 5772 1292 COMPUTERS Murrindindi Computers 5772 1403 Upper Goulburn Computer Services 0417 342 914 CONCRETING Rock ‘n’ Conc 0409 250 234 DENTAL CLINICS Alexandra Dental Clinic 5772 1073 Your New Dentist, Yea 5715 6442 DOG GROOMING 5774 7242 In The Pink, Taggerty EATERIES / BAKERIES / RESTAURANTS 4 Ways Takeaway & Dyna 5773 2293 Thornton 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 Burnsies 5772 2693 By the Falls Marysville 0448 983 009 / 0419 959 054 Cafe Alex, Alexandra 5772 1155 Check Out 7 5774 2184 Eildon Bakery & Cafe, Eildon 5774 2362 Eildon Fish & Chips, Eildon 5774 2597 Elevation 423 Bar & Cafe 0455 046 423 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Grant Street Grocer Alexandra 5772 1526 Giddy Goat Cafe, Yarck 5773 4223

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Jammm Catering @ Mt Pleasant Hotel Alexandra 5772 1083 Killingworth Hill Cafe & Whisky Bar Yea 0455 266 888 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 E-Tec Electrical Contractor Alexandra 0418 543 310 Grimshaw Electrics Thornton 0429 808 596 J Williams Electrical Alexandra 0439 842 030 ENGINEERING SERVICES Hunted Engineering 0413 712 887 FARM EQUIPMENT Elders, Yea 5797 4100 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 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 Yea 0400 570 988 FORESTRY SERVICES Farm Forestry Services Taggerty 0427 747 393 FURNITURE STORES Chookies Furniture Warehouse Alexandra 5772 2152 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 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 Jessica’s Sheer Beauty Alexandra 5772 3322 Nadine & Co Hair & Beauty Alexandra 0448 166 675 Prana Therapies, Yea 1300 772 621 PT on the Run 0406 430 075 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 Yea Motel, Yea 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel, Yea 5797 2000 HOUSEBOAT SERVICES Anchorage Houseboats 5774 2705 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 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 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 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 PLUMBERS Travis Capp Plumbing Alexandra 0419 553 803 POLITICIANS Cindy McLeish MP State Member for Eildon 9730 1066 POST OFFICE Shell Buxton 5774 7171 PUMPS / GENERATORS Alexandra Motorcycles, Alexandra 5772 1045 REAL ESTATE AGENTS Elders, Alexandra 0419 558 032 Nutrien Harcourts 5772 3444 RURAL PRODUCE / EQUIPMENT Elders, Yea 5797 4100 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 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 5774 2585 Eildon

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Shell Buxton, Buxton 5774 7171 Simpson & Sons P/L Alexandra 5772 1205 SHEDS/GARAGES/CARPORTS Dinkum Sheds 5772 2885 SIGNWRITING Alexandra Signs, Alexandra 5772 1145 SKI HIRE / SNOW BUS Cross Country Ski Hire Marysville 5963 3322 Lake Mountain Apline Resort Lake Mountain lakemountain.com.au Lake Mountain Snow Bus Marysville 5963 3753 Marysville Ski Centre Marysville 5963 3455 SOLICITORS Williams Hunt, Alexandra 5772 1493 STOCK AND STATION AGENTS Elders Alexandra 5772 1052 Yea5797 2037 Embling Rural, Alexandra 5772 3110 Alexandra 5772 2444 Rodwells 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 T&J Trimming 0408 789 653 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Alexandra 5772 1100 / 1800 652 298 Eildon 5774 2909 Marysville 5963 4567 Yea 5797 2663 VETERINARIAN Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic Kinglake 5786 1777 WATER BORING Matthew & Sons 0418 362 968 WATER CARTAGE H2O 0408 104 644 WEED CONTROL Alexandra Weed Control 0407 565 207 WELDING SERVICES Buffalo Built 0429 199 472 Steiner Welding and Steel Fabrication 0428 173 331 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

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL

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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

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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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Seymour

RD GHIN

RD ROAD

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Yarra Ranges National Park

Maroondah Reservior

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Mount Monda 905m

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ALPINE RESORT

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Bush Camping

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Lookout

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C511

Other Parks

10% Lake level To Warburton via Upper Yarra Dam

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Marysville

Narbethong 

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To Sydney 736km & Benalla 50km

Merton 

To Euroa

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Murrindindi Shire East Map Terip

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Lake or large river To Woods Point

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