Vic – Central & North

Full Steam Ahead

Victorian Goldfields Railway J549 heads out of Maldon towards Muckleford

Restored Memories

Victorian Goldfields Railway J549 heads out of Maldon towards Muckleford

Maldon Memories

A Victorian Goldfields Railway passenger train prepares to head off to Castlemaine

Letting Off Steam

In 2014, as J549 came back into service, it was named after the late Brian Frewin to commemorate Brian's efforts in the restoration

Rust & Restoration

Maldon trainyard relics

Maldon Station

A step back in time on the Victorian Goldfields Railway

On Track

Victorian Goldfields Railway J549 approaches the quaint Muckleford station, en route to Castlemaine

Muckleford Station

Midpoint of the Maldon-Castlemaine historic line

Xanthous Tones

Autumn colours on Lake Joanna, Castlemaine. The lake was created using prison labour in 1879 over nine months. In 2011, the shore was reinforced with rock and new trees, such as this one, were planted around the edges.

Winton Drylands

Once an artificial lake, Lake Mokoan has been shut off from river flows and is being restored as a natural wetland for birdlife and land recreation activities.

Sunset Lines

Red smoke haze intensifies an Autumn sunset near Benalla

Dry Earth

Preparing for a new crop during a dry year, with haze from nearby fire-control burns filling the sky

Archerton Bush

Walking trail near the historic Kelly Gang shootout site

Kelly Tree Monument

A plaque resembling Ned Kelly's helmet armour was placed in 2001 on a prominent tree near the famous gunfight site. The sign is inscribed with the names of the 3 police officers killed in 1878. The original 'Kelly Tree', marked by a stray bullet, was felled by loggers in 1908.

Kelly Gang Gunfight Site

This patch of bush at Stringybark Creek was where Ned Kelly, his brother Dan, and two others ambushed a police camp on 26 October 1878. In the melee that ensued, 3 of the 4 police were killed, with one escaping and hiding in a wombat hole overnight, before heading home and raising the alarm. From that point on, the outlaw group were known as 'The Kelly Gang' and it would be 20 months before they were caught.

Pitfall

150 years on and signs of the gold mining era remain

Night Owl

Completed in March 2018 by dvate, this artwork in Goorambat highlights the plight of the Barking Owl, a species that is under threat of extinction in Victoria.

Remembrance

Completed in April 2018 by artist Cam Scale, this piece was commissioned by the residents of Devenish to pay tribute to those lost in war, returning veterans and current serving personnel. The World War I and modern day nurses depicted bookend the timeline of sacrifice over the last century.

Silo Star Trail

Moonlight illuminates the Rosebery silo against a dynamic backdrop of eastern stars. The last of six pieces commissioned by Yarrambiack Shire, this work was created by Kaff-eine in November 2017. Composite of 30 images over 30 minutes.

Silo Gold

The last light of day falls on the painted silos of Rosebery, turning the mural golden. The last of six pieces commissioned by Yarrambiack Shire, this work was created by Kaff-eine in November 2017.

On The Wall

Top roping a short, smooth face on Mt Arapiles

Arapiles Ascent

A lead climber fixes protection into the rock

Big Wall Climbs

Two climbers, dwarfed by the towering cliffs, can just be seen in the lower centre of shot. Mt Arapiles has over 2000 climbs and is one of the best rock climbing sites in the southern hemisphere.

Across The Grain

Wheat, ready to harvest

The Hay Maker

Harvesting below Mitre Rock near Natimuk

Arapiles Gold

Mt Arapiles and Mitre Rock loom over the wheat fields along the Wimmera Highway, near Natimuk

Winter Farming

Planting season begins as Winter ends in the mallee

River Reflections

Murray River red gums on a quiet morning

Morning on the Murray

Peaceful scene along the river near Echuca

Mournpall Morning

Sunrise textures on Lake Mournpall, Hattah-Kulkyne NP

Midnight Trails

A local elder, Geoff Horman, looks over the clear skies in the farming region of Lascelles. These silos are the fifth set to be painted in the Yarrambiack Shire. The artwork by Rone from Geelong was completed in July 2017. 60 image composite over 30 minutes with light painting supplied by passing trucks! [201801. Winner, 2nd round, Fujifilm Showcase]

Silo Star

Silo star Merrilyn sits under our galactic core as the planet Jupiter sets to the West. These silos in Lascelles are the fifth set to be painted in the Yarrambiack Shire. The artwork by Rone from Geelong was completed in July 2017. Featured 4th generation locals are Geoff and Merrilyn Horman.

Lascelles Lines

Now embedded in the landscape, Geoff looks over the disused rail line in the farming region of Lascelles. These silos are the fifth set to be painted in the Yarrambiack Shire. The artwork by Rone from Geelong was completed in July 2017. Featured 4th generation locals are Geoff and Merrilyn Horman.

Rupanyup Silos by Night

Completed silo artwork by Russian artist Julia Woolf Volchkova. The locals featured are 25-year-old naturopath Ebony Baker and 16-year-old Jordan Weidemann. The work was completed 12 April 2017.

Brim Silos by Night

This 29 metre high artwork by Guido van Helten took 3 weeks to create and was completed on 4 January 2016. The characters are life-long farmers of the town of Brim in central Victoria. The 'Double Geelong' cement wheat silos were built in 1938.

Kangaroos Ahead

Creswick-Dean road signage in Creswick RP

Main Break Track

Bush scene in Pyrenees SF near Avoca

Goldfields Track

Formerly known as the Great Dividing Trail, this 280km route joins Bendigo to Buninyong, with a separate leg from Daylesford to Bacchus Marsh in central Victoria

Creswick Tracks

Typical bush track near Deep Lead historic area