Nillumbik remembers Black Saturday

A time of rememberance, reflection and  

hope


The recent anniversary of Black Saturday brought many locals, families and friends together to join the communities of Nillumbik at Rememberance events throughout the shire.  Events were held at Panton Hill, St Andrews  and in various venues and locations around Nillumbik to commemorate all those who lost lives, homes, pets and livelihoods.

The communities look ahead with optimism and and thank all those who so generously supported and helped them in the last twelve months.
             

Rejuvenation in Nillumbik - photo by Silvi Glattauer

The Tree Project

Over the past twelve months the Tree Project has been a remarkable collaborative venture which has brought blacksmiths together from around the world.  The result is an Australian gumtree made of stainless steel and copper which has been created for those who lost their lives in the Victorian bushfires, to honour those who fought the fires and to stand as a symbol of regeneration for the fire affected communities.

To read about this project and view photos  visit  http://www.treeproject.abavic.org.au/index.html

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Come and discover the towns of Nillumbik

Hurstbridge

Hurstbridge enjoys a rural village atmosphere and is alive with antiques and collectables, cafes, health stores, organic produce and alternative fashions. Within the relaxed and friendly shopping strip you will find shops selling everything from Lego toys and other gifts at Jethka to quality clothing at Mud Mirror and Thread. There are shaded picnic facilities at Fergusons Paddock, a heritage trail and the Farmers Market held on the first Sunday of each month (except January).   Don't forget to drop in for a cuppa and cake at one of the many cafes in the town.  Only ten minutes from Hurstbridge is the colourful St Andrews Market, held every Saturday from 8 till 2pm.
Visit www.hurstbridgevillage.com.au for more information.

Diamond Creek

Diamond Creek enjoys the best of both worlds, offering a huge array of services, smaller specialist shops and two large supermarkets. It is a diverse shopping area with many restaurants, quality retail outlets and a wide representation of professional services. Whether you're after fresh fruit and vegetables, (available at the very popular Diamond Creek Fruit Market) or an evening outift (at Gigliotta near Coles) you will find it in Diamond Creek ... where town meets country.
For more information visit www.diamondcreekshopping.com.au.

Eltham

Eltham town offers a true cafe culture. Experience inner city fashion, indulgence at great cafes and restaurants and wonderful art and music. Home to a number of yearly festivals, ,including the Jazz and Blues festival held in January, the town square is a great meeting place and showcases exceptional visual and performance art. Take the time to wander around the specialty shops and take advantage of great off street parking to "shop till you drop."  In Eltham the popular Community Craft and Produce Market is on the third Sunday of each month
For more information on Eltham town visit www.elthamtown.com.au

Research

Just beyond Eltham, the shopping strip at Research Central has a local village feel in a beautiful green and leafy suburb. The strip of shops comprises of a number of family operated takeaway businesses, including the Turkish themed Cafe Z, offering a variety of delights from breakfast through to afternoon tea, Dynamic Vegies, where you can pick up quality fresh produce, and a wonderful wood fired pizza haven to enjoy. 

Visit What to do for details of activities and events coming up in Nillumbik. 

For more information on how you can shop, eat and play local in the towns of Nillumbik visit www.connectingnillumbik.com.au.


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