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SPRING/SUMMER 2019 8 Welcome to Spring/Summer 5 The days are getting longer and it won’t be long until things are heating up again across the Wimmera, and with a multitude of events and exciting things happening around the place, we are excited to bring you a jam-packed Spring/Summer Edition of Welcome to the Wimmera! 14 22 Exciting things are happening along the Western Highway at Dimboola this Spring. Former resident and artist, Travis Price, has turned transformed a plain brick wall into a wonderful piece of street art with the help of local teachers, students and artists. Over the road you will find one of the Wimmera’s most trendy and exciting new establishments, Dimboola Store! The Store is a mix of a well thought-out retail space and inviting cafe to enjoy your morning brew, check it out on page 5. Further west, the 2019 Nhill Airshow is hot on our heels! Celebrating 100 years of aviation in Nhill, the event will be a non-stop display of aerobatics, sky-diving, and vintage aircraft manoeuvres, details on page 6. On Page 11 in Natimuk there’s much excitement over the warmer months, 23 with the annual ACE Ride happening again in October and the Nati Frinj Biennale returning in November. Year-round the Grampians is a hub of nature walks, good food, exciting events and relaxing places to stay. We showcase one of the most beautiful luxurious accommodation options in the area on page 14, Icon Central Halls Gap. If you’re looking for something a little more special, this place is a must-see! 26 Around Horsham there’s always an action-packed events calendar, and this summer it’s no different! The Horsham Country Music Festival is reborn (page 22), plus family fun day Northfest is happening in November, and Welcome to The Wimmera of course 60 Years of Wimmera Rock is coming this February. Laneway Cafe without borders has opened its doors in Horsham as a new social 3 Markets & Events enterprise focusing on workforce pathways, check it out on page 30. Amelia Crafter joins us again as The Backyard Tourist on page 23 and shares her favourite summer pastimes, including her mouth-watering garlic 4 Dimboola and chilli yabbies recipe - yum! As always we’ll be sharing snippets of our beautiful region across Facebook 6 Nhill ad Instagram, so give us a like, follow and share the love! Enjoy your warmer season in the Wimmera. 8 Nhill Airshow FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @welcometothewimmera 10 Art Trail

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The Wimmera is a region of the Australian state of . The district Most of the Wimmera is very flat, with only the Grampians and Mount is located within parts of the Loddon and the Grampians regions; Arapiles rising above vast plains and the low plateaux that form the Great and covers the dryland farming area south of the range of Mallee scrub, Divide in this part of Victoria. east of the South border and north of the . It The Wimmera encompasses the Buloke, Hindmarsh, Horsham City, can also be defined as the land within the social catchment of Horsham, its Northern Grampians, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack local government main settlement. areas. Market Dates Events at a glance Haven Market Horsham Agricultural Show Northfest Recreational Reserve, Haven Date: 28th - 29th September Date: 9th November Venue: Dudley Cornell Park, Horsham Time: 9.00am to 1.00pm Dates: 1st Saturday of the Month Venue: Horsham Showgrounds Located on the outskirts of town, the Haven Market offers a variety of stalls and a ACE Ride Horsham Kannamaroo Festival great social atmosphere for the family. Out of the hustle and bustle of town there is Date: 5th October Date: 29th Nov - 1st Dec plenty of entertainment for the kids with crafts and produce available to suit all your Venue: Natimuk Venue: Sawyer Park needs Located on the outskirts of town, the Haven Market offers a variety of stalls and a great social atmosphere for the family. Horsham Spring Garden & Sustainable 2019 Horsham Carols by Candlelight Jung Market Lifestyle Festival 2019 Date: 1st December Recreational Reserve, Jung Date: 12th - 13th October Venue: Sawyer Park Venue: Horsham Botanic Gardens Time: 9.00am to 1.00pm Dates: Last Saturday of the Month Australia Day Celebrations Venture out a little further to a country market with a difference. Nestled in at Jung Patchewollock Music Festival Date: 26th January Reserve this country market entices local and traders, selling clothes, Date: 18th - 20th October Venue: Sawyer Park crafts, fruit and veg, nuts, lollies, honey, plants and much, much more. Venue: Main Street, Patchewollock Horsham Triathlon Halls Gap School Craft Market Horsham Cup 2019 Date: TBA February Halls Gap Primary School Date: 20th October Venue: Sawyer Park Venue: Horsham & District Racing Club Time: 9.00am to 1.00pm Date: 3 November Grampians Music Festival Those who love to shop should come and check out the popular market at the Halls Gap Jazz Blues Festival Date: TBA February Halls Gap Primary School. With a wide array of local produce, home-made food, Date: 25th - 27th October Venue: Halls Gap arts and crafts, the Halls Gap Primary School Craft Market has it all. Venue: Various locations, Halls Gap Rod Run Makers Gallery Christmas Market Nati Frinj Festival Date: TBA February Horsham Library Carpark Date: 1st - 3rd November Venue: Halls Gap Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm Date: 7 December Venue: Natimuk The Makers Gallery Christmas Market hosts over 50 stall of unique local arts and crafts.v

WELCOME TO THE WIMMERA | SPRING/SUMMER 2019 3 Dimboola Print Museum Address: Lloyd Street, Dimboola Time: 9am-2pm Sat or appointment by The Dimboola Print Museum is the former home the of local newspaper, the Dimboola Banner, and houses a rare and extensive collection ‘as of it operated’ printing presses and associated machinery , all which of is still operable.There is a complete working printshop as well as a historical collection print of history and memorabilia. Dimboola Historical Society Address: Lloyd 67 Street, Dimboola Time: 9am-2pm Sat or appointment by Within the 19th-century town’s courthouse, this interesting museum covers local history from the Boer WWII, War to displays artefacts from the and has information about Chinese immigrants who passed through Dimboola en route the to goldfields. Visit.....

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WELCOME TO WELCOME Things to see... to Things . Wimmera acknowledges the Traditional Owners the of land, it also incorporates the nearby and local artists. The artwork honours the different names Dimboola of and the help of Hindmarsh Shire Youth Councillors, Dimboola teachers and students, students, and teachers Dimboola Councillors, Youth Shire Hindmarsh of help the to histo hometown paint to a mural on the external wall the of Dimboola Cafe with resident and artist Price. Travis former A resident Dimboola, of returned Travis In August a bare brick wall was transformed into a stunning mural by former Dimboola Mural DIMBOOLA 4

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Pink Lake Western Highway Just 22 minutes east Nhill, of Pink Lake is easily viewed from the rest-stop beside the highway and you can walk down the path the to lake. Lowana Cottage Crafts Street Victoria Nhill Address: Time: Mon Thurs - 9.30am - 5pm. Fri 8.30am - 5pm. Sat 9.30am - 12pm homemade delicious for Famous sponges and slices. Also features a large variety locally of handcrafted items. 4hrs 4.2hrs

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Portland Ouyen Distance from: Distance Horsham Nhill Pinball MuseumNhill Address: 21/22 Dimboola Rd, Nhill Time: - 9pm Everyday 11am The Australian Pinball Museum is the largest collection pinballs of available for public open play, 7 days a week. Visit..... Farm Nhillbilly Address: Uthmeyers Road, Nhill Phone: 598 104 0411 Nhillbilly Farm offers a unique glamping experience which you can book through Airbnb, plus takeaway woodfired pizzas enjoyto any time.

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WELCOME TO Things to do... a bird hide within a short walk from the main street. skiing and swimming. There is a BBQ area, a boardwalk, a brand new pontoon and With a permanent water source, Nhill Lake is a must for those who love fishing, displays will include classic cars, military vehicles and much more. maintaining a delicate balance natural of forces. LakeNhill a full flying program throughout the featuring day a wide rangeof aircraft. Ground with little in creating water, a kind arid of landscape where survival depends on with another fantastic Air Show on November 2nd, The 2019. Airshow will include in vegetation. Many species plants of and animals have succeeded, on poor soils The Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre will celebrate the Centenary Aviation of in Nhill The range soil of types in Little Desert National Park causes marked differences to this point. this to a complete rebuild taxiing to status with an estimated 10,000 working hours get to Little Desert Park National WheelBush Four Drive Tours, Walking, Bird Watching house the Avro Anson at the Nhill Aerodrome. The Avro Anson’s restoration will be the Nhill community and Government grants a new hanger has been erected to astro navigation, bomb aiming, strafing and radio communication. With the aidof Anson aircraft. These aircraft were used extensively for training purposes such as WW11 effort. The main feature the of Nhill aviation heritage Centre is an Avro and promote the important contribution made within the township Nhill of the to aim the of Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre formed in 2009 highlight, is to recognise been officially recognised and has been largely unknown recent generations. The young Australians trained in Nhill 1946. from to 1941 Until now this has never Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Heritage Aviation Nhill During WW11 the township Nhill of hosted an RAAF training base. Over 10,000 6

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Pink Lake 8 1 1 WELCOME TO THE WIMMERA | SPRING/SUMMER 2019 Stunning fabrics and beautiful artistry brought brought artistry and beautiful fabrics Stunning 9 From Aprons to Bags and cushion covers, there there covers, cushion and Bags to Aprons From together to create unique handcrafted pieces. handcrafted unique create to together will be something for everyone to add a splash asplash add to everyone for something be will www 2 . 5 visit Paw Po is now selling fresh fresh selling now Po is Paw 3 8 We can even wrap them them wrap even We can native flowers, with new new with flowers, native deliveries arrivingdeliveries each Paw Po Flowers 6 4 7 Check out the new website hindmar Mon to Fri - 10am -4pm -10am Fri to Mon for you! week! of colour to their lives! lives! their to colour of www.pawpo.org.au 35 Victoria St, Nhill St, Victoria 35 Ph: 0421 586 664 586 0421 Ph: sh.c Opening Hours: Opening om.au

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HINDMARSH ULTIMATE HELICOPTERS ULTIMATE PAULBENNET’S SKY ACES FORMATION TEAM Building on the very successful Air Show held the in 2015, Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre will once againhost the Nhill Airshow. years In just the 10 NAHC has established a magnificent Heritage Centre, proudly displaying a partially restored Avro Anson,a Wirraway, a Tiger Moth and a Link trainer, all examples the of main training aircraft used during WW2 when Nhill was a RAAF Base. The Centre is open weekends and public holidays from – 10am 4pm. During the Airshow visitors will havefree access the to Heritage Centre browseto through the displays and be remindedNhill’s of rich aviation history. Be a parthistory. of Enjoy the centenary celebrations at the Nhill Airshow on Saturday November 2nd. Gates open 9am. Entry price is $30 adults, family $70, $20 concession, children More $10. information can be found on www.nhillairshow.com.au or visit the Nhill Air Show Facebook page. VINTAGEAIRCRAFT ON DISPLAY 2015 AT AIR SHOW

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2019! to theNhill Airshow The Countdown is on is Countdown The website or call Jenny 278. Creek 014 on 0417 Cessna flights. For an exhilarating experience book through the Nhill Airshow available. Other joy flights include Tiger Moth, Helicopter, Skydiving and The Sunday morning joy flight around Nhill pp at $130 still few has a seats on Saturday and return Melbourne to on Sunday morning in an original DC3. from Essendon. For just $550 return, passengers can fly into the Airshow More than recreational 100 planes are expected fly to in, including a DC3 festival atmosphere this of centenary celebration. photographic displays, joy flights and children’s activities will all to addthe fashion parade and food stalls, along with flight simulators, vintage cycles, entertain all ages. Vintage cars, military vehicles, a community market, Of course, it’s more than an Airshow! A diverse ground program is set to will be part the of Nhill Airshow. website www.paulbennetairshows.com.au see to some the of attractions that in Australia and see overseas. his team and aircrafts To in action, visit his aerobatics in his Sky Aces.Paul has also organised numerous Airshows both Paul enthralled the crowds at Avalon earlier this year with his breathtaking Headlining celebrations the 2019 is National Aerobatic Champion Paul Bennet. aircraft base, and recreational flying. and is now home Nhill to Aero Club, Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre, emergency stopover for famous aviators,a WW2 RAAF Base, an ANA passenger terminal, of onlookers.of Looking back over the century, the Nhill aerodrome has been a landed in a paddock on the outskirts the to town delight of a small of crowd This is a far cry from a November day years 100 ago when a de Havilland 6 of aerobatics,of sky-diving, and vintage aircraft manoeuvres. people from across Victoria and interstate will be treated a non-stop to display Saturday November 2nd. November Saturday Celebrating years 100 aviation of in Nhill, the anticipated crowd 4,500 of The Nhill Airshow is shaping be up to a spectacular event on 8

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HINDMARSH Ouyen HORSHAM Follow the Silo Art trail... Silo Art Trail is Australia’s largest outdoor gallery, stretching over 200 kilometres and linking six small Victorian country towns and celebrating Australia’s rural communities. Set in the state’s remote north-west Wimmera Mallee region, the trail acknowledges the region’s history as an important wheat growing area and honours its locals through a series of remarkable, large-scale portraits painted by a team of local and international artists. Drawing visitors from all corners of Patchewollock Australia and the globe, the silo art is the work of six highly acclaimed, internationally recognised street artists, Julia Volchkova (Russia), Guido van Helten, Fintan Magee, Matt Adnate, Kaff-eine and Rone. Unlike anything Australia has seen before, the murals have repurposed old de-commissioned wheat as their canvas, drawing a vast global audience and breathing new life into the struggling, drought-affected rural communities of Brim, Patchewollock, Sheep Hills, Rosebery, Lascelles and Rupanyup.

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Things to do this Spring... Nati Frinj Biennale ACE Ride The Nati Frinj Biennale is the best little festival around. Every two years since The Arapiles Cycling Event is a community bike ride, encouraging people to get 2000, work of quality and originality are created and presented as part of this artist out and about to enjoy our local scenery. This years ACE Ride is based in Natimuk driven festival. Over time the work has developed its own unique identity and style with 3 routes starting and finishing in this small country town west of Horsham. from large scale silo aerial shows, to snail races. “One could travel far and wide The premier event is the 1000 Kilometre and never encounter such a sweet and intimate festival experience.” John Fuller- festival regular. Circuit which includes Noradjuha, Mt. Arapiles, Grass Flat and Natimuk Lake. The The 2019 Nati Frinj will feature several new works, including Styckx Theatre - a giant bamboo theatre - by Natimuk-based aerial performance company Y Space. 50 Kilometre Circuit heads to Mt. Arapiles, Festival favourites will also return with the Hay and Thespian Mardi Gras, the Silent Grass Flat and Natimuk Lake and the Disco Walking Tour and of course the famous Natimuk Clothes Swap. As ever, the shorter 20 Kilometre Route follows the Big Nati Frinj will be an eclectic mix of music, performing and visual arts, workshops Skye Bike Trail to and from Mt. Arapiles. and events for all the family. The route is well sign-posted with rest The Nati Frinj Biennale runs from 1 - 3 November. Visit natifrinj.com stops along the way.

The ACE Ride supports the work of the Wimmera Drug Action Task Force in our community.

Saturday 5 October. For more information visit www.aceradio.com.au or call 0427 840 324

WELCOME TO THE WIMMERA | SPRING/SUMMER 2019 11 613 Population of Halls Gap (Approx.): Grampians Wine Region Grampians Wine Western Great Best’s Best’s is known have to some the of oldest vines in Australia and produces extraordinary great with wines longevity. BestsAddress: Rd, Great Western 111 Wines Seppelt Seppelt has paved the way in progressive cool climate style wines; producingAustralia’s first sparkling wine, as well as pioneering the iconic sparkling shiraz. Address: 36 Cemetery Rd, Great Western Grampians Estate an established has Estate Grampians iconic reputation for its cool climate peppery shiraz. Address: 1477 Western Hwy, Great Western Fallen Giants Vineyard With superb views the of Grampians, this winery in the heart Halls of Gap is known for its estate grown Shiraz, Cabernet Riesling. and Ararat-HallsAddress: 4113 Gap Rd, Halls Gap 2.5hrs 3hrs

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Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co. GrampiansAddress: Rd, 119 Halls Gap Time: - 12am Everyday 11am The much anticipated micro-brewery opened it’s doors in April offering a wide variety beers of perfectly matching the their out Check menu. food delicious Facebook for upcoming events and live music. Brambuk & - The Park National Cultural Centre Address: 277 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap Time: Everyday 9am - 5pm Famous for its rugged mountains, spectacular waterfalls, wildflowers, wildlife and Aboriginal rock art sites - this Park is unique among Australia’s parks.national Visit..... 15 December 2006 its outstanding for natural beauty and being of the one richest indigenous rock art sites in south-eastern Australia. The Grampians is class a world rockclimbing destination, with the first routes being established in the 1960s, is it also of Australia’s one longest to running home food and wine festivals. Distance from: Distance Horsham Portland Ouyen

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THE GRAMPIANS THE WELCOME TO July 1984, the park was listed on the Australian National Heritage List on kilometres east (290 mi) of . Proclaimed as a national park on 1 the , 260 kilometres west mi) (160 of Melbourne and 460 between Stawell and Horsham on Highway the Western and Dunkeld on The gateway to theThe Wimmera, to gateway The is situated platform from the right-hand fork the of track. people with limited mobility. For the most spectacular view, approach the viewing The walk a viewing to platform, that overlooks MacKenzie Falls, is suitable for Difficult Range. Great views can also be seen from the carpark. views over Victoria Victoria Valley, Range, Serra Range, Lake Wartook and the Mt overlooks Broken Falls, and is suitable for people with limited mobility. Reeds Lookout. From this magnificent lookout you will receive breathtaking An easy stroll through open stringybark forest leads a viewing to platform, that Follow the path around the gate and along the sealed road the to summit of Distance: Boroka Lookout

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GRAMPIANS Northern Grampians Road, Wartook, Victoria, 3401 Victoria, Wartook, Road, Grampians Northern spectacular waterfalls in Victoria and flows all year year all flows and Victoria in waterfalls spectacular Nigretta Falls, a small waterfall fed by the Wannon Wannon the by fed waterfall asmall Falls, Nigretta tables and barbecue facilities or take the stairway the falls for a close encounter with the cascading cascading the with encounter aclose for falls the take a longer route down the stairs to the base of of base the to stairs the down route alonger take Wannon - Nigretta Falls Road, Hamilton, Victoria Victoria Hamilton, Road, Falls -Nigretta Wannon excellent secluded swimming and fishing spots. fishing and swimming secluded excellent for swimming, fishing, picnics and barbecues at at barbecues and picnics fishing, swimming, for overlooking the Falls (wheelchair accessible) or MacKenzie Falls car park is a forty-minute drive drive aforty-minute is park car Falls MacKenzie round. Take an easy stroll to a viewing platform platform aviewing to stroll Take easy an round. leading to the base, where water pools provide provide pools water where base, the to leading Mackenzie Falls is one of the largest and most most and largest the of one is Falls Mackenzie Take a short detour from the Glenelg Highway Highway Glenelg the from detour Take ashort View the falls from above and enjoy the picnic picnic the enjoy and above from falls the View from Halls Gap on the Mount Victory Road. Victory Mount the on Gap Halls from MACKENZIE FALLS NIGRETTA FALLS River. 3300 falls. for the best views, and in spring for the surrounding surrounding the for spring in and views, best the for cascades over a spectacular 30-metres into a deep a deep into 30-metres aspectacular over cascades Wannon Falls was created by lava flow that surged surged that flow lava by created was Falls Wannon Enjoy peace and tranquility at this pretty waterfall. waterfall. pretty this at tranquility and peace Enjoy Take the undulating walking path that leads to the the to leads that path walking undulating Take the base of the falls. Visit the Beehive Falls after rain rain after Falls Beehive the Visit falls. the of base Wannon–Nigretta Fall Road, Hamilton, Victoria, Victoria, Hamilton, Road, Fall Wannon–Nigretta Just 20 km west of Hamilton lies Wannon Falls. Falls. Wannon lies Hamilton of west km 20 Just upstream to the Wannon River. Watch as water water as Watch River. Wannon the to upstream Roses Gap Road, Roses Gap, Victoria, 3381 Victoria, Gap, Roses Road, Gap Roses WANNON FALLS BEEHIVE FALLS plunge pool below. wildflowers. 3300 Enjoy a gentle stroll through a shady forest to arrive arrive to forest ashady through stroll agentle Enjoy at the base of Silverband Falls. Visit in spring to see see to spring in Visit Falls. Silverband of base the at (return) walk at Zumsteims starting medium-grade re-emerging some 50 downstream. metres further re-emerging car park and follow the MacKenzie River upstream upstream River MacKenzie the follow and park car Fish Falls cascades 60 metres over terraced rocks rocks terraced over metres 60 cascades Falls Fish into a pool below year round. Take a 4.6 kilometre Take kilometre a4.6 round. year below apool into adventures, continue on the track to the famous famous the to track the on continue adventures, This delightful waterfall is known for its narrow narrow its for known is waterfall delightful This and then ‘disappears’ into the rocks at the base base the at rocks the into ‘disappears’ then and band of water that cascades over a rocky cliff cliff arocky over cascades that water of band to view the river along deep gullies. For more more For gullies. deep along river the view to WELCOME TO THE WIMMERA | SPRING/SUMMER 2019 Silverband Road, Bellfield, Victoria, 3381 Victoria, Bellfield, Road, Silverband Picnic Area, Mt Victory Road, Road, Victory Mt Area, Picnic Zumsteins SILVERBAND FALLS wildflowers in bloom in the area. the in bloom in wildflowers Zumsteins, Victoria, 3401 Victoria, Zumsteins, FISH FALLS FISH MacKenzie Falls. 15

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Oe 150 ee aa ud irae eerats e anas ison rocoile emurs ones angaroos hinos ingoes heetahs OPEN16 DAILYWELCOME 10am TO THE - 5pm, WIMMERA closed | SPRING/SUMMER christmas 2019 day a Ga Halls ap 1 ictoria 01 rarat Halls ap oa elephone 0 Explore all that The Giant Koala Tourist Complex has to offer • Dine in or take away. THE GIANT KOALA • Devonshire Tea for morning or afternoon tea. • The Koala Statue has been recently refurbished inside & out and now Oe 150 ee aa ud 5829 WESTERN HIGHWAY, DADSWELLS BRIDGE, VIC, 3385 houses our large range of souvenirs & giftware. • Inside the Koala is a range of Tourist information such as brochures & irae eerats e anas ison rocoile emurs maps of the local area. ones angaroos hinos ingoes heetahs Phone: 5359 5230 Fax: 5359 5311 • Our Zoo has a range of Native & Farm Animals that the kids can feed. OPEN DAILY 10am - 5pm, closed christmas day a Ga Halls ap 1 ictoria Email: [email protected] • Peters Ice-Cream available 01 rarat Halls ap oa elephone 0

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1 Bonnie and Clydes 7 Victoria Hotel 13 Horsham Masala Indian Restaurant 19 Horsham Golf Club 25 Besselaar’s Pies 31 Town House Motor Inn 37 Horsham Plaza 2 The Olde Horsham Village 8 Posiedon Fish Shop 14 Kids Capers 20 Rockin Robins Food Bar 26 Horsham Regional Art Gallery 32 Best Westlander 38 Waack’s Bakery 3 Conway’s 9 Cheeky Fox Cafe 15 Exchange Hotel 21 The International 27 Centre Cinemas 33 Olde Horsham Motor Inn 39 Eternal Treasures 4 Moe’s Bar and Grill 10 Horsham Sports & Community Club 16 Roberts Avenue Hair Design 22 Jacobs Well 28 Natimuk Hotel 34 Ploughmans Motor Inn 40 Royal Hotel 518 Bull andWELCOME Mouth Hotel TO THE WIMMERA11 Axis Works | SPRING/SUMMER Cafe 2019 17 Webbcon Marine 23 Horsham RSL 29 Horsham District Racing Club 35 Horsham Country City Motor Inn 41 Café Red Cherry 6 Thai Basil 12 Westside Horsham 18 Horsham Lanes and Games 24 Woody’s Top Cut Meats 30 Macchia Jewellery 36 Medicare Local 42 Kouture By Kaz

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Alcohol & Drug Problems Direct Line (24 hours) 1800 888 236

Christian Emergency Food Centre 5381 2311

Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

Doctors (Medical Practitioners) 5382 3400

Fire Brigades 000 SUNNY SIDE Gas Emergency Services /Energy Safe Victoria 132 771 PARK Pet friendly Accommodation Caravan Park with off leash dog run. GWMWater (Water Breaks & Sewerage) 1800 188 586 So now you can bring the entire family... Hospital 5381 9111

Western Highway, Horsham 3401 Kids Helpline (24 hours) 1800 551 800 Tel 03 5382 4481 RACE Lifeline (24 hours) 131 114 COURSE www.wimmeralakes.com Horsham Rural City Council 0408 504 255

COUGHLIN Powercor/Australia 132 412 MANAGED BY PARK SOUTHERN CROSS PARKS Post Natal Depression Support 132 229

Poisons Information Centre (24 hours) 131 126

SES State Emergency Service - Horsham (24 hours) 132 500 Range of 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom cabins • Ensuite sites • Pet friendly • 5 min walk to CBD • Powered Sites Suicide Helpline (24 hours) 1300 651 251 190 Firebrace St, Horsham, VIC 3400 Em: [email protected] Tel: 03 5382 3476 www.horshamriverside.com.au Centre Against Sexual Assault Barwon CASA - Wimmera 1800 806 292 SHOW GROUNDS CITY OVAL Greyhound Track The Christian Churches of Horsham SOUND SHELL 1 Anglican Church on map St John the Divine ...... 162 Baillie St (top of Firebrace St) Majestic Motel 5382 6633 • P: (03) 5382 0144 • E: [email protected] 2 Australian Christian Churches www.majesticmotelhorsham.com.au Harvest Christian Church...... 17 Florence St 5382 0906...... www.harvestchurch.org.au 3 Catholic Church St Michael & St John...... cnr Urquhart & McLachlan St 5382 1155...... 4 Churches of Christ Horsham Church of Christ ...... 91 River Road 5382 3877...... horsham.org.au

5 Lutheran Church Holy Trinity Lutheran Church...... cnr McPherson & Baillie St 5382 1325

6 Presbyterian Church...... 16 Road 5379 3898...... www.horshampc.org

7 Seventh Day Adventist Church...... 123a Wilson St 0423 120 450

8 The Salvation Army...... cnr Kalkee & Lynott St 5382 1770

9 Spirit Song Christian Church...... 1 Mill St 0427 260 647 10 Uniting Church St Andrews ...... cnr Urquhart & Pynsent St 5382 4380

11 Christian Emergency Food Centre...... 28 Firebrace St 5381 2311

WELCOME TO THE WIMMERA | SPRING/SUMMER 2019 19 HORSHAM WELCOME TO HORSHAM Population of Horsham: Distance from: Melbourne 3.2hrs 14,655 Adelaide 4.5hrs Hamilton 1.5hrs Grampians 45 mins 2.2hrs 3.2hrs

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Horsham located on the banks of the Wimmera River is a handy base to Mosaics and murals, by school children, can be viewed at Horsham North, explore the region’s nearby natural attractions. The beautiful Grampians Horsham West, and Ss Michael and John’s Primary Schools. national Park and the Wartook Valley region is only 30 minutes south The wider region offers scenic bushland, mountains and waterways. east of Horsham. The region is renowned for its dynamic arts community, Wartook Valley, in the Grampians and Black Range State Park are a ensuring there is always something exciting happening. picturesque short drive away, worth seeing for its wildlife, wildflowers, You will find art festivals, musical performances, a superb art gallery, dramatic scenery and wind swept caverns. The picturesque heritage town excellent theatre along with major sporting events and family friendly of Natimuk is situated under the shadow of the world famous rock climbing activities. . Things to do... Town Hall Events Guide Wimmera River Parkrun WaltSing Australia – The Great Richard Morris Memorial Scholarship Australian Songbook Date: 11 October Parkrun organise a free, weekly, 5km timed run/walk around the world. Kicking off Date: 3 September at 8am each Saturday morning, the Wimmera River Parkrun is a volunteer-lead Alex Rathgeber Performing Artist Charmaine Wilson – The Australian Scholarship event encouraging walkers and runners of all abilities to come along and race Medium Tour Date: 11 October against the clock. Each week participants come together and enjoy the scenic Date: 3 September course along the river, starting at the Horsham War Memorial, crossing the river An Evening with the MSO The Rocky Monster Show Junior and looping back around. Date: 5 November Date: 5 September You don’t have to be a seasoned runner to tackle the course; Wimmera River Classic Kids with the MSO The Robertson Brothers ’60’s Variety Date: 6 November Parkrun sees many walkers, prams and of course kids. No one finishes last as Show’ there is always a volunteer tail walker. Date: 7 September Lady Beatle Visit parkrun.com.au/register to get involved, and meet at the War Memorial at Date: 9 November A Celebration of Spring with Sofia 8am on Saturday! Laursen Habel Cosentino Live Public Art and Heritage Trails Date: 8 September Date: 24 November Horsham has a vibrant culture of visual arts available to the public to enjoy in both Picasso and His Dog Taylor Henderson the gallery and public spaces, as well as a multitude of heritage sites to explore. Date: 10 September Date: 7 December Tucked away throughout the CBD’s laneways there are a number of public art Horsham College Showcase 60 Years of Wimmera Rock pieces including the ‘Bradbury Lane Mural’, ‘Aerial’ in Jos Lane, ‘Wimmera River and Date: 11 September Date: 7-9February Burnt Creek Meeting Place’ in Roberts Place and along the river you can find murals Children are Stinky Adam Thompson – Bohemian and sculptures along your travels. Heritage sites can also be found across the Date: 30 September Rhapsody Live walking trails, there’s the former Wimmera Stock Bazaar, War Memorial Swimming Date: 14 March Dami Im – ‘Dreamer’ Tour 2019 Pool, Original letterbox, Old Weir and Swimming Pool and more. Date: 5 October For more information on the Public Art and Heritage Trails visit the Horsham MSO School Workshops Visitor Information Centre. Date: 9 October

20 WELCOME TO THE WIMMERA | SPRING/SUMMER 2019 LUNCH Everyday 12-2pm Your choice of Main & Dessert off the Specials Board with self-serve Fresh Vegetable & Salad Bar. HORSHAM $13.50 and $12 for Financial Members

CAFÉ & BAR

Relax in our Cafe with a Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate and tempt yourself with the selection of homemade Slices and Cakes. You DINNER may even prefer a cold Beer or Everyday from 6pm Wine in our social surroundings, with food available all day, the café Our Menu has been is the perfect spot for a catch-up designed by our passionate with friends. Fresh Wraps, Rolls chefs with fresh new and Sandwiches, as well as hot Entrees, Mains & Desserts snack foods are available in the as well as a couple of Café which is open when we are. Sharing Boards.

THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE HORSHAM SPORTS & COMMUNITY CLUB!

SUNDAY BREAKFASTS Sunday 8:30-10.30am Buffet Breakfast $18.50 includes Eggs, Bacon, Mushrooms, Chipolatas, Hash- Browns, Herbed Tomatoes, Baked Beans and Toast. Plated Meals, such as Eggs Benedict, Belgium Waffl es and a mouth-watering Breakfast Burger are also available. ENTERTAINMENT The last Sunday of every month relax in our Bistro Lounge and enjoy a couple of hours of free TRADING live music from local artists from 3-5pm. Keep up to date with gigs HOURS on our Facebook page. 9:30am - Late (Mon - Sat) Indoor Children’s Play Area & Alfresco Terrace also open when 8:30am - 12am we are. (Sun)

177 - 181 Baillie Street, T: 03 5382 6262 Prices subject to change without Horsham E: [email protected] notice. This club promotes and supports the Responsible Service of WELCOME TO THE WIMMERA | SPRING/SUMMER 2019 (Opposite May Park) W: www.hscc.org.au Gambling. 21 HORSHAM Artist Line Up for the Reborn 2020 Horsham Country Music Festival finalised Thanks to funding from the Horsham Rural City Council and the Horsham Sports and Community Club the Horsham Country Music Festival will continue.

Festival Coordinator for the first 12 Horsham Country Music Festivals Lyall Wheaton said “It is fantastic news that the Festival will have a second chance.”

“Age and ill health had resulted in the existing Committee making the difficult decision to discontinue running the Festival. The 2019 Festival was to have been the Final Festival, however thanks to the life line provided by Horsham Rural City Council and the Horsham Sports and Community Club, the Festival will be Re Born.”

Mr Wheaton said the artist line up for the 2020 Horsham Country Music Festival will be Joy Adams from New Zealand, Peter Coad and the Coad Sisters, Dwayne Elix, Johanna Hemara, Stephen R Cheney from New South Wales, Graham Rodger, Kiara Rodrigues and Don Costa from Queensland and Justin Standley, Sandie Dodd and Venessa Warra from Victoria.

Horsham Inflatables

Horsham Inflatables is the Wimmera’s newest destination for serious fun and play. This destination is perfect for Group events, Parties for both young and old as well as to just have a rollicking time (just remember to bring your socks!)

Exciting Spring Menu OPENING HOURS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, COFFEE & CAKE DAILY Friday: 4pm (Bookings Only) TRENDY & TASTY CHEF SPECIALS EVERYDAY Sat & Sun: 12pm - 5pm

JENKINSON AVENUE SCAN FOR WEBSITE MON - FRI FROM 6.30AM Horsham, 3400 WEEKENDS FROM 7.30AM Ph: 5382 5022 (Inside the Horsham Lanes and Games 27 FIREBRACE ST HORSHAM, VIC, 3400 Complex) P • (03) 5381 1955 E • [email protected] www.horshamlanesandgames.com.au/horsham-inflatables

22 WELCOME TO THE WIMMERA | SPRING/SUMMER 2019 The Backyard Tourist by Amelia Crafter HORSHAM Spring and Summer in the Wimmera. Clearly the two best seasons to live in this glorious part of the world. Why do I say that? Because I am not a fan of the cold, being cooped up and having washing drying all around me on clothes racks. Right now, the wattle is flowering and that bright yellow is the hope I needed to remind me that short chilly days are about to be a memory and evenings spent enjoying a beer in the warm sun are just around the corner. As this is a combined spring/summer edition, it was a seriously hard choice to pick what backyard tourist options to highlight. I have decided to go very water-based and pick two of my all-time Wimmera favourites. 1. Yabbies. Yes, those glorious little mud diggers are a Wimmera delicacy. Growing up in south-western NSW, we regularly caught yabbies in our farm channels, but they were nowhere near as popular as they are here. Yabbies are not just something you catch to eat in the Wimmera. They are a whole social scene in themselves. Get some friends together, find a lake and make a day of it. You can use a boat or even walk nets out. Kids and adults alike will have an absolute ball catching them. Then, after a few rinses, it’s time to cook the critters and sit back and enjoy your finger food and a beer. How to eat yabbies is pretty contentious. Some people love a yabby sandwich and some people have them with tomato sauce. I prefer them with bit of thousand island dressing or done in the wok with some chilli and garlic. The most important part about yabbying and eating yabbies making it a shared experience. Don’t forget to share some with your neighbours if you catch plenty More about Millie... (trust me, they love it). Amelia Crafter is a writer/trainer and 2. Just getting out on the water. There is absolutely nothing more peaceful than consultant who loves living in the Wimmera. being on the water. Catching fish makes it even more fun. But you don’t have to After moving to the region 10 years ago, be a fisherman/woman to enjoy the great waterways we have in the region. From she met her now husband and together Wartook Lake, the Wimmera River and the , just find a way to they have twin 5-year-old boys. connect with the flowing life blood of the region. She loves leopard print, haloumi, getting While skiing and fishing are popular warm weather past times in the Wimmera, I outside and supporting kick-ass rural really enjoy some solo time kayaking the Wimmera River, especially during one of women. our glorious sunsets. Finding the time to get our kayak out on the water is one my Amelia doesn’t like moths, tuna and negativity. She is passionate, vocal favourite things to do. Being so low to the water level gives it a different perspective (opinionated) and thinks she is funnier and you really feel like you are part of the river. If you want to test your balance, than she probably is. the local water ways are great for stand up paddle boarding as they are generally To learn more about Amelia, follow calm if ski boats aren’t flying by. If you don’t have your own kayak, there are places her on Instagram @millie_crafter or around town to hire them, trust me, you won’t regret it. check out her blog www.millieandwords.com Hope to see you out on the water! Amelia’s chilli & garlic yabbies recipe 1. Once you have boiled and peeled yabbies, pat yabbies dry and place them in a bag with some flour, salt and pepper and shake them around. Rice flour is the best as it crisps up nicely but use what you have. 2. Put some vegetable/peanut oil in a pan/wok and get it nice and hot. 3. Place the flour dusted yabbies in the pan/wok and toss for 30 seconds before adding in chopped or minced garlic, thinly sliced hot red chillies and some chopped spring onion. 4. Toss around the wok for a further minute, or until yabbies are cripsy and garlic and chilli starts to brown. 5. Serve. Pro tip* If you know you are going to catch a good feed of yabbies, you can pre cut your chillies, garlic and spring onion and have prepared in a snap lock bag before you go. You can also have your flour in a separate bag pre-prepared.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT HORSHAMTOWNHALL.COM.AU OR FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK @60YoWR WELCOME TO THE WIMMERA | SPRING/SUMMER 2019 25 HORSHAM Horsham Spring SPECIAL GUEST Garden Festival returns with sustainable lifestyle focus In its 32nd year, the Horsham Spring Garden Festival is getting a shake- up, introducing a new sustainable lifestyle focus to the program. SPECIAL GUEST With some exciting guest speakers, an expanded food court, and spot prizes to win across the weekend, the 2019 festival will be one of the best yet.

Gardening Australia TV Presenter, Landscape Architect and Garden Guru, Costa Georgiadis, will be the special guest for Saturday’s program of events. Mr Georgiadis’ visit is sponsored by Grampians Central West Waste.

While on the Sunday, Tammy Logan, Author, Eco-Warrior and Expert on Waste Free Living, will be bringing her expertise to the Show. A number of other Wimmera- based speakers will also share their knowledge across the two day event.

Throughout the weekend there will be a wide variety of specialty foods to choose from, with vegan and gluten free options available. There will also be a Picnic in the Park on the English Lawn with blankets provided, and free entry and entertainment for children.

The Horsham Spring Garden Festival 2019 runs Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th October at the Horsham Botanical Gardens, from 9:30am to 5pm.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/horshamspringgardenfestival

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WELCOME TO THE WIMMERA | SPRING/SUMMER 2019 27 HORSHAM Sports Report (November 10), Dunkeld (November 16) and Donald (November 17) by David Berry all hosting major events during the spring. All meetings are popular Spring is a wonderful time in the Wimmera with plenty of and advice is to book early to avoid disappointment. Indoor sports are sporting activities to keep visitors entertained. well represented with Horsham Basketball hosting their Junior Classic Of course spring in the Wimmera isn’t complete without the smell on the weekend of November 16/17, while Volleyball Horsham will of freshly cut grass at our football venues with the Horsham District welcome teams from across the state and for their 25th League grand final set down for the Horsham City Oval on September Annual Tournament on the weekend of November 23/24. Spring also 14 followed a week later by the Wimmera League grand final. Fans of the four legged variety are spoiled for choice in the region with Murtoa marks the start of the cricket and tennis seasons, while the region’s golf (October 5), Horsham (October 20) when the famous Melbourne courses will be close to playing at their best. So there is plenty of sport Cup trophy will make an appearance, St Arnaud (October 26). Ararat happening during your time in the region to satisfy all types.

Fun BE IN THE NEXT EXCITING EDITION OF Times For All!

POOL LEAGUE ARCADE TABLE! SOCIAL GAMES! BOWLING! It is very easy to become a part of BOWLING! the Wimmera’s leading tourist and information guide ‘Welcome to the Wimmera’. If you and your business or event feel you would be a great match for our magazine then all you have to do is give us a call or email. We also welcome any suggestion, inclusions of events in our next editions and are more than willing to talk about your advert in our next edition! For bookings Ph: 5382 5022 Ph: 5382 2230 Jenkinson Avenue, Horsham Email: [email protected] Hours: 12 noon until late

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Adelaide Play Centre Western Highway Kids Capers provides a safe, secure and stimulating indoor play environment for children of all ages. Natimuk Road Dooen Road From giant slides, track rider and climbing equipment to a dedicated play area especially for babies and HORSHAM toddlers, our play centre provides hours of exhilarating play and exploration. Golf Course Road Hamilton Hwy Hamilton Parties At Kids Capers, we love parties! We have two bright and colourful party Melbourne & CAFE rooms available for party package hire, which sure beats the stress and mess of holding a party in your home.

Cafe Don’tDon’t ForgForgete Socks! We certainly don’t’tt forget to cater fforor the ‘grown ups’ wiwithth our gourmetgourme Open Monday 9.30am - 3.30pm cafe style offerings.gss. Tuesday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm Saturday - Sunday 10am - 4pm Burgers, Wraps, SoSouvlaki,ouvlaki, SaladsSaSalads,, Public Holidays: Please check our Cakes and Slicess are all available alongaalol ng Facebook page for opening times. with our Coffeee andand Milkshakes selections.selections. 39a Hamilton Road, Horsham The one and only commercial play centre Phone: 03 5347 0337 that caters for all ages in the Email: [email protected] Wimmera Mallee and Grampians regions! facebook.com/kidscapers 39a Hamilton Road, Horsham www.kidscapers.com.au Phone: 5347 0337 Please contact us for more information

WELCOME TO THE WIMMERA | SPRING/SUMMER 2019 29 HORSHAM Laneway Cafe without borders opens as social enterprise Former Horsham café, Thipatiy Coffee Lounge, has transformed into a new social enterprise focused on workforce pathways – Laneway Café without borders. The new venture is a partnership project between Centre for Participation, Horsham Special School and Woodbine, and is designed to help prepare students with special needs and migrant women, for ongoing, long-term employment while also helping them develop hospitality and business skills. The project received a State Government grant through the 2018 Pick My Project scheme and has seen much excitement and positivity from the local community in its opening weeks. Employing a mix of the previous Thipatiy staff, along with some new faces, Laneway is serving up fresh muffins, slices (and mini slices), hot coffee, sandwiches and much more. The enterprise will also be working on growing the meal home-delivery and school-lunch services, as well as breaking down barriers for a cross-section of the community. Menu highlights include Eggs and Bacon, Granola, soups, Chicken Schnitzel Turkish Roll, Hot Roast Roll, Vegie Burger, House made Lasagne, Flathead Fillets, Apricot Danish and more. PHOTO: LANEWAY CAFE WITHOUT BORDERS FACEBOOK Laneway Cafe without borders is open on weekdays from 7am - 3pm.

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