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SERVING BRIGHT, POREPUNKAH, MT BEAUTY, TAWONGA, TAWONGA SOUTH AND DISTRICTS

Choose Local By KELLIE SHEPPARD ALPINE district chambers of commerce are standing behind the need to support local business in a bid to help their communities thrive once more. Mt Beauty Chamber of Commerce president, Glenys Peacock, understands that her community is acutely aware that businesses are struggling as a result of the global pandemic, and that buying or shopping local has never been more important. “We all know that many businesses have been struggling,” she said. “We know because our favourite cafés, restaurants and retailers are closed. “Cellar doors are closed and our talented artists are not able to entertain, photograph events and be creative. “We know people who have lost their jobs or had their hours reduced, and we all dream of the time when we can have our small towns hustling again.” Across the hill, Rupert Shaw, president of Bright Chamber of Commerce, says that it is more than just the financial impact that is affecting our towns. “The rules have not been consistent which has been confusing for business owners and staff alike,” Mr Shaw said. “Each time the rules change, new systems must be implemented, staff need to be retrained and customers are left angered.” Both agree that casual employees and lower income families have been hurt the most

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A BIG HEART | Gather and Harvest owner Lee Docherty is very grateful to the community for their support of small businesses that are the heart of the town.

by restrictions and empathise with their struggles, simply encouraging them to consider a local business ﬁrst. “Our businesses are a part of our community that love to employ locals and provide a number of services that people do often look for elsewhere,” Ms Peacock said. “By choosing local instead, we can all help to ensure that our community remains strong.”

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One local business adapting as best they can to continue to provide for their locals is Gather and Harvest in Mt Beauty, who have increased their online presence to enable customers to be able to access product when the store front is closed. “The locals have been so amazing,” owner, Lee Docherty said. “Every time we open our doors

between lockdowns, they are there supporting us. “The last 20 months have been ﬁnancially and mentally tough for everybody but making sure that towns like ours can retain those little shops is so important. “To lose those, is to lose the heart of the town.” As a recognised tourist region, Mr Shaw is concerned for the recovery of the hospitality sector with many chefs and hospitality workers being forced to leave the industry. “The numbers are set so low at the moment that many businesses are choosing to remain closed as it is just not viable for them to open,” he said. “They would be losing money if they did. “It is going to be so important to support those, and all other local businesses as they reopen. “The money you spend in a local business is recycled back into the community. “These people are your neighbours and they employ your friends and children.” Echoing the sentiment of how businesses ﬁt into the local community, Ms Peacock shares the thanks of local businesses on behalf of Mt Beauty members. “Our businesses want to thank their community for supporting them,” she said. “We are all locals, we all play sport together, our kids go to school together, our businesses are a social outlet as much as anything but most of all, we care for each other which is what really counts.”

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Here for you through it all Who would have thought that we would still be coping with COVID and lockdowns 18 months down the track. We are very pleased to say that we are still here for all your furniture and electrical needs, big or small. We sincerely thank you all for the support we have received from everyone. During lockdowns we have been available for call and collect purchases and many of our customers have mastered this. In the last 12 months we have welcomed Karen to our team. Karen brings with her, much valuable product knowledge and is our social media guru. She keeps herself busy rearranging the shop displays when new stock arrives as well as assisting with all enquiries and sales big and small. Kerrie and John can’t thank Karen enough for the way she looked after Kerrie when she had her accident in April and then took on running the shop on her own whilst Kerrie was recovering from her operation. What now seems to be COVID normal, stock availability is still an issue, but not to the same extend it was last year. In saying that, we are starting to feel the pinch again as Asia is in lockdown. Some suppliers have moved their operations from Asia to other parts of the world, so hopefully this will improve things. Wood heaters have been a big issue this year, with a wait time of 12 plus weeks. Our wood heaters are all made in Victoria and both manufacturers are affected by the worldwide shortage of steel. If you are thinking of installing or upgrading your wood heater, now would be a good time to think about this and get your order in soon in readiness for next winter. We stock Jindara, Coonara, Heatcharm and Arrow brands. As always, we are still doing free delivery locally and for a small fee to Harriet-

Kerrie, John, delivery supervisor Daisy and Karen ville, Mt Hotham, Dinner Plain, Mt Beauty, Tawonga and Myrtleford and surrounds. Contactless deliveries upon request. We have a Bi-Rite Electrical sale catalogue every month with great deals on TV’s, vacuum cleaners, microwaves and the ever popular air fryers. We will be getting remote control toys in in November. We also stock an extensive selection of mobile phone chargers and cables. Fridges and freezers, washing machines and vented and heat pump dryers, dishwashers, cookers, small appliances and vacuum cleaner bags are available in store. A much awaited furniture catalogue was

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released last week, with lots of home furnishings to brighten your home. Our Manchester department has quilts, sheets, quilt covers, pillows, mattress protectors and mattress toppers. The new season’s quilt covers are due in very soon. We have a large range of mattresses in stock. Our mattresses are made in Melbourne, from all Australian products. Now that the weather is warming up, don’t forget we stock SodaStream. We have SodaStream machines, exchange your gas cylinders, many syrup flavours and extra drink bottles. Drop in to see Kerrie and Karen for all your needs, big and small. If we don’t

have in stock what you are looking for, it’s just a phone call away. John, and his supervisor Daisy, can deliver your items at any time that is convenient to you. We are supporting Rotary as a drop off point for bread tags. These eventually aid the supply of wheelchairs to Africa. For more information on this, check out our Facebook page. We all love seeing you in our store. Call and collect is still available, even when we are not in lockdown. Remember to QR or sign in, sanitise and wear your mask. To keep up to date with all the happenings at Alpine Furniture & Appliances, follow us on our Facebook page.

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Get the jab to keep local businesses open ALPINE Shire Council is urging eligible community members to support local businesses by booking their COVID vaccination appointment as soon as possible. With Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews unveiling the State’s COVID roadmap to deliver the National Plan on Sunday, it’s more important than ever that eligible community members get vaccinated. Alpine Shire Mayor John Forsyth said in light of recent lockdowns and the difficulty in containing the Delta variant, it’s essential to reach high vaccination numbers with an eye to future freedoms. “Our local businesses have done a fantastic job dealing with this ever-changing landscape for more than 18 months,” he said. “We have a clear way forward to help them through this uncertain time and move toward a future without snap lockdowns and the economic stress they bring. “We can play our part in creating more freedoms for everyone by making sure we get the jab as soon as we can if we’re eligible.” Cr Forsyth said the Alpine Shire community was already rallying behind vaccinations, but there

is still some work to be done to help the state reach the figures outlined in the Government’s roadmap. “We are so proud of our community for their commitment to getting vaccinated - recent figures show that 79% of eligible Alpine Shire residents have had their first jab, and 50.9% have had both,” he said. “It’s a fantastic step in the right direction, but we need to keep going - if you’re eligible for a vaccine, book in today and help us take another step towards a stronger economy and more stable future. “With the overwhelming evidence now at hand that vaccination is the only way we can begin to get back to some form of normality, any person still having doubts should talk with their doctor or pharmacist regarding their concerns.” Do your bit for your community and keep local businesses open. Book your vaccination today by phoning 1800 675 398 or online using the online booking system at https://portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/ Learn more: https://www. alpinehealth.org.au/covid-19/ vaccination-clinics

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Important information for businesses

Help is available for local businesses to navigate the requirements of

Every business has an important role to play in helping the state deliver the

operating under COVID-19 restrictions.

National Plan. It’s critical for businesses and industry to continue to be

Navigating the changing environment of restrictions can be stressful for

COVIDSafe and comply with restrictions.

small businesses. That’s where Council’s Business Concierge can help.

> Check your COVIDSafe Plan is up to date at

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www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/covidsafe-plan

COVIDSafe practices, ensure their customers check-in correctly and

> Support your workers to get vaccinated – it is our way out of this

understand the importance of the check-in processes for contact tracing in

pandemic. To book an appointment visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au or call the

case of outbreaks.

Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398.

If you’re a small business operator who needs help to review your COVIDSafe plan, or advice on the checking in of patrons, please contact Council on 5755 0555 to be referred to our Business Concierge.

Free help from the Partners in Wellbeing Helpline

Government support continues for eligible businesses The Victorian Government has confirmed that support for licensed bars, cafes, hotels and clubs across regional Victoria will continue through September, and other businesses in regional areas will also be supported

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where ongoing restrictions severely affect operations.

your own. But you don’t have to.

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Venue Fund payments will be made across the state for the period 17-30

business advice for you and your employees.

September, regardless of location.

Call the Partners in Wellbeing Helpline on 1300 375 330 for assistance

Payments under the Business Costs Assistance Program will be until the end

between 9am to 10pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm on weekends.

of September to eligible businesses outside these areas.

Visit www.partnersinwellbeing.org.au/small-business-support

Learn more: business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs

We're here to help. Contact us:

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Dickens Real Estate – Locals since 1953 BEING dedicated to the community is in the DNA of the owners and staff at Dickens Real Estate. Dickens Real Estate is family owned and operated employing 12 local staff members - we are the largest local agency providing the highest level of care for our owners, buyers and renters. We have a long history of always being here for our community – in good times and in tough times.

are prepared to give our clients a written guarantee for the service we provide and best of all we offer our owners complete peace of mind with our “No Sale No Fee” agreement - where you pay nothing at all unless we get you a sale.

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But we don’t just sell. We also have the largest property rental portfolio in town as well encompassing permanent, holiday and commercial rentals. So when it comes to renting your home, why would you use anyone else. In August according to domain.com.au we held a 75% market share of available rental properties and were ranked as the number 1 agency for both new rental listings and for also total leased properties of other local agencies. So why have your home empty, when you

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BANG on family business

Roshelle and Harry(Lance) Harrison of Bright Activities Novelties & Games or better know as BANG Toy Shop celebrated their 15th anniversary at Easter this year. They would like to thank everyone for their support. “If we didn’t have that we wouldn’t be here.” With Roshelle’s extensive retail experience, now totalling over 29 years, opening a family business was an easy decision and its been one they have never regretted. It has given the Harrison family an opportunity to work and grow together in a community that they love. They pride themselves on being open all year round. The only day they are

closed is Christmas day plus the odd ČŕūƙƭƑĚ ēƭĚ ƥū ċƭƙĺǶƑĚ ĚǄîČƭîƥĿūŠƙ and of course upon the birth of their second daughter. Both Taya and Holly have been a ǶǊƥƭƑĚ ĿŠ ƥĺĚ ƙƥūƑĚ ĳƑūǅĿŠĳ ƭƎɈ ūĲƥĚŠ seen in the play pen and surrounded by toys and games - it seems like most kids dream. The girls have outgrown the play pen and now can be seen on the cash register helping their parents run the shop. Their weekend team includes Ariel Witts and Ev Brooks. Ariel works on Saturdays and is currently doing her gap year with plans to go onto study Art at university in the new year. The store is jam packed with stock

Keeping it in the family Lance (Harry) Taya, Holly and Roshelle Harrison.

from over 60 suppliers, which have been chosen very carefully with much consideration to what they would like happily in their own home. They prefer to offer a large variety of products as opposed to large quantities of the same stock. BANG are the game specialists with classic board games as well as card, travel, party, strategy and solitaire games on the shelves. The store not only caters to parents looking for unique and educational gifts for their children, but to adults who still love their toys. They are the place to go for someƥĺĿŠĳ ƭŠĿƐƭĚ ƥĺîƥ ǋūƭ ǅūŠɫƥ ǶŠē îƥ ƥĺĚ ŞîŏūƑ ƑĚƥîĿŕĚƑƙɍ Þūƭ ČîŠ ǶŠē everyone’s favourite Ravensburger and Holdson jigsaw puzzles at BANG which are perfect for every age group, especially in winter and during the coronavirus isolation. They also stock other favourite brands like Smart Games, WOW TOYS, Duplo, Tonka, Tiger tribe, Ugears , Waho, Adrenaline scooters and skateboards, Regent sports and of course, Lego! Come and visit BANG in beautiful Bright with their fully stocked shop. But if you can’t make it in, they are very happy to send your toys or games wherever you are. Feel free to phone, email, text or Facebook for all your needs or visit their Buy from Bright site at https://www.buyfrombright. Or like us on facebook for the most up to date info.

Ev who works in store every Sunday has lived in Bright for 30 years. She taught swimming and water aerobics for 25 years and also worked in childcare for 10 years so she knows just what kids like. Ev’s hobbies include walking and she loves to ride horses around the mountains. She even taught her nine grandchildren to drive a horse and cart. Ev has a love for Bright and the country. She regularly takes friends to Mt Buffalo and the Red Stag Deer Farm as it’s a great experience with animals.

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BRIGHTFLOW PLUMBING BRIGHT plumber Tom Pearse might be new to town, but he isn’t any less community minded than the long-time locals. Moving from Maryborough, another small country town, Tom understands how important it is to have local, reliable tradespeople and is looking forward to being able to continue to deliver a reliable service to the community of Bright and surrounding towns. “Being a small business in a local community is a great opportunity for both the business and my family; we love how welcoming everyone has been since we made the move here a few months ago, it has been something we’ve been working towards for quite some time,” he said. “Being part of the local community through cycling, mountain biking and other hobbies, has meant that we have been able to meet some pretty incredible people and business owners. Everyone is happy to help one another and we just love how supportive the community of Bright is.” Tom has a passion for plumbing and values commitment to quality solutions, integrity, cleanliness, and punctuality. Bright Flow Plumbing, takes pride in customer service and enjoys working together with the êŰŤūļĲöŞŤ ūļ ƞĳð ūĒö ŞĕČĒū ŤļīŰūĕļĳ ċļŞ ūĒöĲǂ ŞĕČĒū @īļƆ īŰĲéĕĳČ ļƙöŞŤ ŤļīŰūĕļĳŤ ċļŞ ðÎƌ ūļ ðÎƌ śīŰĲéĕĳČ śŞļéīöĲŤƽ ĲÎĕĳūöĳÎĳêö plumbing, bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovations, gas and electric hot water installations through to emergency plumbing services. Tom prides himself on being a drain maintenance specialist, dealing with blocked drains and drain camera inspections with specialist equipment. “I’m nationally accredited for high pressure water jetting, ƆĒĕêĒ ŰŤöŤ śŞöŤŤŰŞĕŤöð ƆÎūöŞ ūļ êīöÎŞ éīļêĨÎČöŤ Îĳð ƟŰŤĒ your drains free of obstructions and debris. “We use a drain camera that gets pushed down the pipes to assess the êļĳðĕūĕļĳ Îĳð ŞöśļŞū Îĳƌ ðöċöêūŤ ūļ ūĒö êŰŤūļĲöŞ Îĳð ļƙöŞ solutions to repair if need be. Please don’t wait until a drain blocks up though, if you hear any strange sounds or bad smells, a drain inspection is a proactive way to make sure there are no nasty problems waiting to occur in future.” Ǜ[ööśĕĳČ éŰŤĕĳöŤŤ ĕĳ ūĒö īļêÎī êļĲĲŰĳĕūƌ éöĳöƞūŤ öƅöŞƌļĳö ĕĳ ūĒö district for generations to come,” Tom continued. “I’ve worked as a maintenance plumber in Maryborough for the past 18 years, in that time we have built some great relationships with all types of customers and we look forward to doing the same in the Bright and District Region moving forward.”

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Josh your local Jim’s Mowing Franchisee JOSH Bradford a long term resident of Bright is now your local Jim’s Mowing franchisee, servicing the entire Alpine and Indigo Shires. Josh is excited to be a part of the Jim’s Mowing Family, the largest Mowing & Maintenance franchise in the Southern Hemisphere. Jim’s Mowing has over 4,000 franchisees operating in 4 countries and has been operating since 1989, Founded by Jim Penman. With a dedication to customer service, Jim’s Mowing has grown and become a leader in lawn mowing and garden services by recruiting quality franchisees, nurturing them through training and on-going support, with dedicated National Customer Support & Local Call Centre, Jim’s

consistently aim to deliver the same reliable, prompt, professional and friendly service synonymous with that which Jim offered his own customers right at the beginning. It is because of clearly defined standards of customer service that Jim’s has built an excellent reputation within the community and continue to grow, to become the best known Franchise and most trusted Lawn and Gardening Service Group in Australia. For all enquiries into your lawn mowing & gardening service, call 131 546 and Jim’s will be happy to assist. Your local expert – Josh Bradford working Covid Safe for your piece of mind.

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Tim McCurdy Nationals Member for Ovens Valley

YOUR LOCAL VOICE CHOOSE LOCAL Tim McCurdy, The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, is your local voice. Mr McCurdy said it had never been more important to choose local to support local business. “The ongoing impact of coronavirus restrictions in the Alpine Valley is devastating for so many local businesses,” he said. “The best way we can support local business is by choosing local at every opportunity. “During restrictions we can help local business by shopping from them online and by purchasing takeaway from food retailers. “When businesses are open, please buy from them whenever you are able.” Mr McCurdy continues to advocate for local businesses who don’t meet the strict criteria set by the Victorian Government to receive EXVLQHVV VXSSRUW JUDQWV GHVSLWH VXႇHULQJ VLJQL¿FDQW ORVV RI income due to lockdowns and restrictions. “I continue to seek support for all local businesses that have lost income as a result of restrictions,” Mr McCurdy said. “If a business has lost income then they should be eligible to

Tim McCurdy MP encourages everyone to choose local. receive support, no matter what their circumstances.” Mr McCurdy encouraged the local community to continue to look DIWHU HDFK RWKHU LQ WKHVH GLႈFXOW WLPHV “From Myrtleford, Bright, Ovens, Harrietville, Porepunkah and all the communities in between let’s continue to pull together and look after each other,” he said. “Please do everything you can to support local businesses – they really are the lifeblood of our communities.”

MOBILE OFFICE Tim McCurdy’s mobile office is visiting the region. On Thursday 21 October he will visit Whorouly, Mudgegonga and Myrtleford in the afternoon. On Friday 22 October he will visit Porepunkah, Bright and Wandiligong in the morning and Harrietville in the afternoon. Anyone who wishes to meet with Tim MUST book a time by calling the office on 5721 6155.

Your Local Voice Tim McCURDY MP

NATIONALS MEMBER FOR OVENS VALLEY

5721 6155 15 Murphy St, Wangaratta VIC 3677 tim.mccurdy@parliament.vic.gov.au

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Your local Beechworth Bakery in Bright Here we are, in our third year of opening and what a rollercoaster it has been so far! Despite lockdowns and ƌĞƐƚƌŝĐƟŽŶƐ͕ ƚŚĞ DĂŶĂŐĞƌ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ƌŝŐŚƚ ƐƚŽƌĞ͕ >ĞĂŶŶĞ͕ ŝƐ ƐƟůů ďůŽǁŶ ĂǁĂǇ ďǇ ƚŚĞ generosity and support of the local community. Looking ahead, we would love to extend a warm welcome to our wonderful locals, surrounding regions and to those from afar who are able to visit us. We ŚĂǀĞ Ă ůŽƚ ŽĨ ĞǆĐŝƟŶŐ ƚŚŝŶŐƐ ŚĂƉƉĞŶŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ůĞĂĚ ƵƉ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĨĞƐƟǀĞ ƐĞĂƐŽŶ ĂŶĚ ǁĞ can’t wait to share it all with you. We have a new ordering system that customers can use, Order Up. This has been put in place to make your ordering experience stress free, convenient, and safe. Customers can now order from the table, or even at home before you come into the store. Have a look at how easy it is to order at beechworthbakery. orderup.com.au! Our Christmas product is now available to buy in store or pre-order for closer to Christmas. These products, along with lovingly packed Christmas ŚĂŵƉĞƌƐ ŵĂŬĞ ĨŽƌ ǁŽŶĚĞƌĨƵů ŐŝŌƐ ƚŚĂƚ any foodie in your family will love! We ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ĨƌƵŝƚ ĐĂŬĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƵĚĚŝŶŐƐ͕ full of rich, quality ingredients. We also have an array of Gingerbread, ShortďƌĞĂĚ͕ &ƌƵŝƚ DŝŶĐĞ dĂƌƚƐ ĂŶĚ Ă ďƌĂŶĚͲ ŶĞǁ >ŝŐŚƚ ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ ĂŬĞ͊ DĂĚĞ ĞŶƟƌĞůǇ with gluten free ingredients, our Light Christmas Cakes are deliciously moist, yummy and full of fruit. They make ideal Christmas fare for (almost) everyone ǁĂŶƟŶŐ ƚŽ ĂǀŽŝĚ ŐůƵƚĞŶ͘ ƵĞ ƚŽ ƚƌĂĐĞƐ

ŽĨ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ĂŝƌďŽƌŶĞ ŐůƵƚĞŶ ƚŚĞǇ ĂƌĞ ŶŽƚ suitable for coeliacs. tĞ ĞǀĞŶ ŽīĞƌ ƐŽŵĞƚŚŝŶŐ ƚŚĂƚ ŵĂǇ ŚĞůƉ ǇŽƵ ŐĞƚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ĨĞƐƟǀĞ ĨĂƟŐƵĞ͙ ŽīĞĞ͊ ŝĚ ǇŽƵ ŬŶŽǁ ƚŚĂƚ ǁĞ ŝŶǀĞƐƚ heavily into training our baristas? We ǁŽƌŬ ĐůŽƐĞůǇ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƵƌ ĐŽīĞĞ ƐƵƉƉůŝĞƌ͕ Grinders, to ensure that from the bean to the cup, we are delivering the best ĐƵƉ ŽĨ ĐŽīĞĞ ƚŽ ǇŽƵ͘ dƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ƐĞƐƐŝŽŶƐ Ăƚ

'ƌŝŶĚĞƌƐ ŚĞĂĚƋƵĂƌƚĞƌƐ ŝŶ DĞůďŽƵƌŶĞ͕ ĂƐ well as visits from Grinder’s representaƟǀĞƐ͕ ĂůůŽǁ ƵƐ ƚŽ ŬĞĞƉ ƵƉ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ůĂƚĞƐƚ ƚƌĞŶĚƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽīĞĞ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌǇ ĂŶĚ ĮŶĞ ƚƵŶĞ ŽƵƌ ďĂƌŝƐƚĂ ƐŬŝůůƐ͘ KƵƌ ƚĞĂŵ ŝŶ ƌŝŐŚƚ ĂƌĞ ƉĂƐƐŝŽŶĂƚĞ ĂďŽƵƚ ĐƌĂŌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚ ďƌĞǁ ĂŶĚ ůŽŽŬ ĨŽƌǁĂƌĚ ƚŽ ĮůůŝŶŐ ǇŽƵƌ ĐƵƉ into the New Year! We would like to thank the wonderful ůŽĐĂů ƌŝŐŚƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĨŽƌ ĐŽŶƟŶƵŽƵƐůǇ

ƐƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐ ƵƐ ƚŚŝƐ ǇĞĂƌ͕ ũƵƐƚ ĂƐ ƚŚĞǇ ŚĂǀĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƐƚ͘ ^ĞƌǀŝŶŐ ǇŽƵ Ăůů ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ũƵƐƚ Ă ƚƌĂŶƐĂĐƟŽŶ͘ tĞ ƚƌƵůǇ ǀĂůƵĞ ƚŚĞ ĐŚĂƚƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ůĂƵŐŚƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƌĞůĂƟŽŶƐŚŝƉƐ ƚŚĂƚ ǁĞ have formed over the last three years. As a thank you, please accept a free ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞ ŽĨ ǇŽƵƌ ĐŽīĞĞ͕ ĨƌŽŵ ƐŵĂůů ƚŽ ŵĞĚŝƵŵ͕ Žƌ ŵĞĚŝƵŵ ƚŽ ůĂƌŐĞ ǁŚĞŶ ǇŽƵ ŵĞŶƟŽŶ ƚŚŝƐ ĂƌƟĐůĞ ;ŽīĞƌ ǀĂůŝĚ ƵŶƟů ƚŚĞ end of September).

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Keeping your pets healthy & happy The past couple of years have been a tough time, as I am sure everyone in the community can relate to. At the Ovens & Kiewa Veterinary Hospital we have had to adapt to the changes and challenges that accompany COVID. Within the clinic it has been so important for us to keep a positive outlook towards the current situation. We try our best to keep each team member uplifted so that both our team and our clients have a positive and refreshing experience in the clinic. A common question we get asked by pet owners is regarding how they can keep their pets healthy and happy during this time. We have noticed a lot of locals who are out and about walking their dogs around, which we are very happy to see. We see the ɀǣǕȇǣˡƬƏȇɎ ƫƺȇƺˡɎ ɎǝƏɎ ȸƺǕɖǼƏȸ exercise has for our patients and

DR ANDREW COLSON encourage owners to get some fresh air with their pets when possible. We also know that pets can provide invaluable company to humans, which is extremely

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BILLY BUTTON AND BUSH TRACK WINES IN MYRTLEFORD A partnership between two local friends, our Myrtleford Cellar Door is something special. Located in the heart of Myrtleford, Ì½Ã Ì i « >Vi Ì Ã Ì L>V > ` i Þ w i v ` > ` «À `ÕVi° in for a group tasting, relax and enjoy the newly renovated space. Taste your way through our seasonal produce platters, the ideal way to enjoy the best of our region.

VISIT US Myrtleford Cellar Door

We passed this gem on the road and had to pull over and explore! We were not let down. The owner was friendly, welcoming and made us feel right at home. We tasted a number of wines, all of which were delicious and explained with expertise. We look forward to returning. Olivia, TripAdvisor

161 Myrtle Street, Myrtleford, VIC 3741 m (03) 5751 1932 Check website for opening hours

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AWARD-WINNING BRIGHT CELLAR DOOR Come and discover something different. Our award-winning Billy Button wines are showcased in our Bright Cellar Door, with the opportunity to taste many interesting and alternative varieties sourced from local vineyards. Sit back and enjoy our seated tastings or takeaway a bottle of wine to pair with the range of artisan cheese and smallgoods from our deli. There’s something new and interesting for even the most discerning of wine palates to explore!

Not a winery as such, a cellar door only - but a great one, possibly the best I’ve experienced either in this country or Europe. The tasting card lists dozens of labels, many of them interesting, unfamiliar European varieties grown locally. An absolute must-visit. Ron, TripAdvisor

VISIT US Bright Cellar Door 11 Camp Street, Bright, VIC 3741 m (03) 5755 1569

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Serving locals and visitors for 65 years CLUB Savoy is a local institution that has been providing to the people of Myrtleford and its surrounds for over 60 years. Club Savoy provides great food, refreshments and entertainment with its restaurant, bistro and functions facilities. The Club has been a valued hub of the Myrtleford community since its inception in 1956. Operating seven days a week for its Members and the community.

Our History-

Construction started in 1955 when Domenic DeFazio saw a need for a local club for the Italian community. The Clubs first committee was formed in 1956 under president Luigi Roso and in 1964 it became the first Victorian club to receive a liquor license. Since then it has grown from just a few Members to over two and half thousand and is still growing. What started off as a small club for the Italian community to get together,

Club Savoy Manager Tarquin with team members Lisa, Jodie and Paul on the Club Savoy Deck.

has evolved into a large community club for everyone. The Club has been a foundation of the local community; supporting community and

sporting groups and has been heavily involved in larger events such as the annual La Fiera Festival, Myrtleford Festival and fundraisers.

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Club Savoy continues to update and upgrade its facilities to ensure it is here for the next 60 years. Club Savoy would like to thank

all its Members and guests for their support over not only the last 60 years but also during recent times. With the pressure that all businesses have faced re-

cently with restrictions, the local community have been fantastic supporters of the Club. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support.

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Alpine Fresh HQ Launch From humble beginnings in a paddock in 2020, Alpine Fresh Street Food acquired a permanent home in Standish Street just in time for Easter this year. Committed to the community and servicing the needs of the people of Myrtleford, the quaint OLWWOH YDQ R൵HUV D PHQX RI GHOLFLRXV IUHVK PRGern Australian street food, quality hand battered ¿VK DQG WKH ³EHVW FKLSV LQ WKH UHJLRQ´ Building on their desire to support their locals, as the COVID pandemic forced the valley back into lockdowns, owners Craig Thorpe and Kellie Sheppard drew on their personal experiHQFH ZLWK ¿QDQFLDO GL൶FXOW\ DQG ODXQFKHG WKHLU Kindness Campaign. The campaign invites people to share the cost of a meal with Craig and Kellie to deposit into a Kindness Bank for another member of WKH FRPPXQLW\ VWUXJJOLQJ ZLWK ¿QDQFLDO KDUGship, to redeem. The bank has provided almost 100 meals to individuals and families in the area and continues to provide a source of non-judgemental food security for those trying to make ends meet.

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