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06/09/2024

Lake Eildon is one of the state’s most popular inland waterways and plays host to around 1.2 million visitors per year.

We are inviting feedback on changes to the vessel operating and zoning rules (VOZR) at Lake Eildon.

Feedback can be made online or in writing on the proposed changes until 30 September, 2024.

To view the proposed changes, provide feedback, or register to attend an information session, visit our YourSay page: www.yoursay.gmwater.com.au/lake-eildon-waterway-rules-update

29/08/2024

Book your kids into a FREE kids fishing clinic at the Goulburn Fishing Festival, in Eildon, Saturday 7 September! Guided by fishing expert Lee Rayner Fishing Edge and Fishcare Victoria Inc. volunteers with bait, tackle and equipment all provided, your kids will have a go at catching the many rainbow trout we’ll be stocking into Eildon Pondage on the day.

What’s more, each child will get their very own fishing rod to take home so they can continue their newfound hobby.

To find out more and book a clinic, visit www.vfa.vic.gov.au/goulburnfishfest

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03/05/2024

📅💧 On Tuesday, 7 May, we will begin making releases through Lake Eildon spillway’s cone valves to allow maintenance works to be undertaken on the power station.

Releases will continue to be made to meet downstream demands.

Releasing water through the valves instead of the power station will not impact downstream conditions.

Later in May, we will undertake maintenance works on the cone valves and releases will subsequently be made through the spillway gates.

For more information, visit the GMW website: www.g-mwater.com.au/water-operations/storages/goulburn/lakeeildon

02/05/2024

The Murrindindi Jobs Expo is on this Monday! A great inclusive and collaborative event that brings together local businesses, employers, potential job seekers, career changers, service providers, and agencies for networking and facilitating connections. 11am - 5pm at the Alexandra Football Club, Monday 6 May 2024, presented by Murrindindi Food and Wine Inc

01/05/2024

Managing our fisheries - now and for the future

18/04/2024

Mothers Day is just around the corner! The ever popular Mothers Day Luncheon at Holmesglen At Eildon is back on Sunday 12 May 2024 with live music and amazing local produce. Bookings essential - call 03 5774 2631

10/04/2024

Wednesday 10th April 2024
EVER-POPULAR SNOBS CREEK HATCHERY OPEN DAY RETURNS
Bumper crowds of fishers and their families are again expected at the annual open day of the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s (VFA) Snobs Creek hatchery, near Eildon, on Sunday 5 May from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

VFA Chief Executive Officer Travis Dowling said it was one of two opportunities each year for people to tour the facility, ask questions of expert staff, feed trout and view plans for a new conservation hatchery and Macquarie perch captive breeding centre to grow and stock more threatened species.

“The event has long been a hit with families, many of whom make the day trip from Melbourne to Eildon, and there will once again be plenty to see and do for fishing fanatics young and old,” Mr Dowling said.

“It comes following a successful open day at our Arcadia hatchery last weekend and it’ll take you behind the scenes to find out how native fish and trout are grown and stocked.”

Guided tours will enable people to explore the Snobs Creek site, ask questions of the VFA’s expert staff and see how fish are bred and grown - from egg sorting to watching catchable-size trout swimming in races and feeding large trout broodstock held in ponds.

A pop-up cinema with free popcorn will be screening a short movie about the hatchery, attendees can try virtual reality fishing and there’s fishy educational activities with free showbags for kids to take home.

Families are encouraged to make a weekend of it by combining a visit to Snobs Creek with casting a line into Lake Eildon, the nearby pondage or the Goulburn River, providing a perfect opportunity to try out one of the 95,000 Little Angler Kits distributed through Victorian schools in recent months.

Open day visitors will also hear from staff on the work being done to protect threatened native fish and how research, habitat improvement, flood recovery programs and translocations are making a positive difference.

The Snobs Creek hatchery first opened in 1948 and now produces more than 2 million fish annually including Murray cod, Macquarie perch, trout cod, rainbow and brown trout and is home to Australia’s only breeding population of Chinook salmon.

A new Macquarie Perch captive breeding centre is being planned for the site as part of a $15 million investment from the Victorian Government into the VFA’s hatcheries at Snobs Creek and Arcadia, which will see increased production of Macquarie perch, trout cod and other threatened species.

The Snobs Creek hatchery is located at 455 Goulburn Valley Highway, Eildon. For more information, head to www.vfa.vic.gov.au/snobsopenday

08/03/2024

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Wimmera, South West, North Central, Central (includes Melbourne and Geelong), and West and South Gippsland fire districts.

No fire can be lit in the open air or be allowed to remain alight in the open air between 00:01 on Sat, 9 Mar 2024 and 23:59 on Sat, 9 Mar 2024. Know what you can and can't do - www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

Check your Total Fire Ban status and Fire Danger Rating every day during summer, visit cfa.vic.gov.au, download the VicEmergency app or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

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