Bushfire Benefit Auction.

As part of our Bushfire Benefit on Thursday March 29, MC Matty Monk will host an auction of the 12 HUGE items below, kindly donated by the local community, starting at 7.30pm.

We'll also be running a silent auction for the remaining items (see details below) with winners announced on Thursday.If you can't make it to the benefit on Thursday night but would like to bid on an item (in either the main or silent auction), simply fill out the form at the bottom of this page listing the item, your maximum bid and contact details. If it's a main auction item, we'll bid for you on the night up to your maximum bid.

Item #1
Glug, by Liam Murphy

Port Fairy based artist Liam Murphy has very kindly donated this magnificent ink on canvas painting; beautifully finished with a hardwood frame made from a vintage St Patrick's Primary School chalkboard. Valued at $2,600 and measuring 1800x1200mm, this is a showstopper.

Item #2
Slow Life Coffee Table

This stunning recycled messmate coffee table, finely finished with locally made steel frame and brass feet, was hand-made and very kindly donated by Jordan from Slow Life. Valued at over $2,000, this piece will last you a lifetime, and then some.

The table measures 1070mm L x 665mm W x 455mm H.

Item #3
Reverse Cycle Split System from Cri-Tech + installation from AB Electrical

If you're building, renovating or had an unbearable stuffy summer, this fully installed Toshiba RAS-18 reverse cycle split system (suitable for rooms up to 36 sqM) is for you! Valued at $2,235 and very kindly donated by Cri-Tech Refrigeration and AB Electrical, you could walk away with a very cool item for a very hot price.

Item #4
A Couple Will from Taits Legal

This very practical item entitles you to a simple Couple Will together with Enduring Powers of Attorney (General and Medical). Valued at $660 and kindly donated by Luke from Taits Legal.

Item #5
Mid Century armchair upholstered by Inner Space

You're bidding on a gorgeous mid century arm chair, which will be upholstered by the talented Jim from Inner Space Upholstery in the fabric of your choice. This very cool item is valued at $1,000.

Item #6
Just Duo It live music set

Kerry and Matt from Just Duo It will play a 3 hour live music set of your favourite songs at your next event. This very kind donation is valued at $600.

Item #9
A needESSENTIALS 4/3 premium steamer wetsuit

Your go-to winter suit for Southern Australia, this wetsuit is glued, taped and blind stitched with a chest zip for easy entry and extra seal. Chris from needESSENTIALS will provide you with your choice of size. View more about the wetsuit here.

Item #10
'In Spirit' Cockatoo print by Jimmi Buscombe

This 500x500mm limited edition framed print is hand-finished with metallic yellow & gold inks and comes hand-numbered and signed by the very talented and very kind artist Jimmi Buscombe. Valued at $390.

Item #11
A Southern Vic Plumber for a day

A very practical item very kindly donated by Southern Vic Plumbing and valued at $700, you will receive the use of a qualified plumber to complete works for 8 hours. Note: materials not included.

Item #12
AFL game day package thanks to Warrnambool Toyota

4 x reserve tickets to an AFL game of your choice and a car for the whole weekend to get your there and back. This great package has been kindly donated by Warrnambool Toyota and is valued at

silent Auction

Below is a list of goods and services donated by our amazing community available through a silent auction.

Bidding has started! Visit Brightbird Upstairs to take a closer look and place your bid (7.30am to 4pm), use the bidding form below (closes Thursday 3pm) or bid at the Bushfire Benefit on Thursday night. The Silent Auction will finish at 8pm Thursday when we will announce the winners. Happy bidding!

• Coastal Photo Booth 4 hour hire, valued at $800
• One year of basketball training sessions for one child from Matt Alexander Basketball, valued at $240. 2 available!
• A Rachel Peters artwork, valued at $500
• A Des Bunyon etching, valued at $125
• Megan Nicholson screenprint, valued at $250
• A Boy And Dog Art mixed hamper of tees, prints & more, valued at $300
• A $100 Beautiful Creatures Makeup & Beauty voucher
• A $200 cleaning voucher from Whistle A Cleaner
• A $200 cleaning voucher (2 hours a week for 4 weeks) from Kerry Gilmore
• Elysian Bar $50 hair voucher and mega hamper of products
• Kids toys from the Warrnambool Breastfeeding Centre
• $55 massage voucher from Move Freely
• $75 Pilates voucher from Move Freely
• $100 hair voucher from Purple Haze Hair
• A one hour relaxation therapy session at The Psychology Of It
• A one on one Heartfulness Meditation session with Psychologist Sheridan Meulblok
• A voucher for 3 x massages from Kimochi Ki Therapies in Mortlake
• $100 Nutritian consultation with Alex McKay from The Balance of Being
• One day of general gardening from Toby Lee
• A massage voucher from Kaela Barker
• GHD straightener and hairdryer pack from Unisex Cuts valued at $520
• GHD straightener from Unisex Cuts valued at $370
• Nancy Bird bag from Dubois Boutique valued at $300
• 4 x spray tan voucher from Renee Killen at Seaside Spray Tans in Port Fairy
• A Kirsty Cole from Visions Of Charcoal artwork valued at $200
• A $100 Birds n Fellas hair voucher
• A Provincial Home Living bathroom hamper valued at $230
• A $100 Cafe at Provincial voucher
• A Kloke scarf and Kowtow beanie pack from Always Store, valued at $228
• A Clare Drylie artwork
• A $100 service voucher from Will Ferris Auto Repairs
• A Jenny Altman artwork
• A Danielle O'Brien artwork
• A beautiful Helen Bunyon brooch
• Kids Yoga voucher from Cherie Hayden
• 4 x $75 Pilates sessions from Ultimate Performance & Rehab
• $50 B2B Nails pamper voucher
• A foot cushion from textile artist Anne Hegarty* (reserve price $190)

Ready to bid?

Simply fill out the required fields to submit your maximum bid!