Liquid Assets Houseboats and Horse Trucks

10/11/2025

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𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 “𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡” 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝟮 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Last year it was mergers, and when locals stated emphatically in Shire Hall meetings that they did not want forced mergers, the Allan Government quietly went ahead to establish Local Health Service Networks(LHNS).

So as of July 2025, Eastern Health and Alexandra District Hospital, along with St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and Yea & District Memorial Hospital, have been grouped into the new “East Metro & Murrindindi” network. This is a large network as Eastern Health comprises:
• Angliss Hospital (Upper Ferntree Gully)
• Box Hill Hospital (Box Hill)
• Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health (Healesville)
• Maroondah Hospital (Ringwood East)
• Peter James Centre (Burwood East)
• Wantirna Health (Wantirna)
• Yarra Ranges Health (Lilydale

It appears if the Allan Government found they could not implement their forced mergers via the front door, they are only too willing to attempt to do so by the back door.

Barely 15 months ago our local communities gathered approximately 4,000 signatures on a petition stating that we did not want amalgamation, wished to remain independent and retain our own local boards. It seems Alexandra District CEO and Board were not listening to the community and believe they have all changed their minds, as they are now calling for “voluntary amalgamation,” which I assume means that the community would now want ADH to become integrated or consolidated as one entity with Eastern Health.

Some questions that must be answered are:
1. Does the local hospital board lose its autonomy ?
2. What are the benefits of amalgamation when both Eastern Health and Alexandra District Hospital have substantial financial operating deficits?
3. Will Alexandra District Hospital receive more or less government funding if amalgamation occurs?
4. What will be the impacts on Yea and District Memorial Hospital?

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The format and length of the “consultation” process is disgraceful and an insult. This is not a genuine consultation, where actual transparent information should be disseminated and discussion take place over a reasonable period of time. A local Yea meeting in a very small hall for 75 minutes does not cut it.

Nor does an online survey tick the box questionnaire satisfy my idea of meaningful consultation.

In the short time frame, it is impossible to inform the majority of the affected population in the Murrindindi Shire that this “voluntary amalgamation” is even being proposed, let alone discuss it.

Jan Beer
Yea

02/10/2025

Coming to a campground, fishing spot, farm near you! We are sharing this to make anyone who cherishes this area of natural beauty and use it recreationally or otherwise, and to encourage you all to get involved and help put a stop to big corporation turning this area into a solar wind farm! It is unnecessary, ridiculous, and unwarranted, and needs public support to put a Stop to this land grab! This document was delivered to a local impacted resident, and will not be widely known in the greater community! Share far and wide and voice your concerns before it’s too late!

27/09/2022

Sitting on their side, these would have to be one of the largest pontoons we have ever stood inside! With a full head height bedroom in both pontoons, this is going to be a great use of space for our client Pete and his family.

25/09/2022

The 4 page feature article last month in the Dream Rigs section of magazine 👌

24/09/2022

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24/09/2022

Happy Grand Final Day - Go Cats! Today's Lake Level: 98.91% Are you on the Lake this weekend? 📸 Share your photos in the comments below.

18/02/2022

We have had a lot of Enquiries regarding the sale of Dudley, and even more regarding his make over. For anyone who is looking to update or makeover an old favourite, rest assured anything is possible with the right team in your corner. Contact us to find out what is possible with your old faithful 👌

26/01/2022

DUDLEY has been Sold!
Thank you to all Enquiries, Dudley has found his new Home with a lovely Eventing Family 💗

Nissan “UD” (Ultimately Dependable) Turbo, 6 Speed, Manual Transmission Horse Truck. This Vehicle is the ultimate in luxury and reliability and makes the most perfect lady’s truck.
GVM 9500 Tare 7100
- 262,000 Genuine KM’s
- 3 Seats & New mattress bed in cab
- New windscreen
- New radiator
- Full respray on Cab 3 years ago
- Custom Bull Bar with LED Bar
- New Batteries
- 160ltr Fuel Tank – extremely economical 500-600kms on long
runs
- New Tyres – 2019
- New Brakes – 2017
- Cruises at 100km + all day long
- Exhaust Brake
- New foot valve - brakes

- Truck body and living
- Has had a major rebuild 4 years ago, roof lifted 150mm, Luton
extension, 1 piece fibreglass roof, all alucobond paneling, fully
insulated roof and walls, double glazed windows to living.
- Roof Aircon (split),
- Diesel heater,
- Full bathroom unit with shower, toilet, fold down vanity and
shaving cabinet.
- Brand new kitchen cabinets with 3 burner Dometic hotplate,
sink, Dometic 3 way fridge, Microwave. Plenty of Kitchen
storage cupboards + tall jacket cupboard and smaller
accessory cupboard with shelving for clothing.
- Gas hot water service.
- Large solar and battery, inverter setup – large enough to run
air con. Never need to be on a powered site again! We have it
stand alone for a week at a time at both Adelaide and
Melbourne international events for a week at a time without
the need to plug in to power.
- T.V. / DVD
- Stereo & Speakers inside and out
- L-shape couch – folds down to make additional sleeping area
- Luton is ENORMOUS – Sleeps 3 easily, and is tall enough to sit up
- Stainless steel ladder to luton
- Vinyl plank flooring
- Alucobond walls
- Lots of low voltage lighting in living including luton area

- Horse Area
- 4 horse straight or 3 horse angle Just undergone complete new renovation.
- Brand new floor, and brand new anti slip rubber
- New internal Saddle rack
- New alucobond to ceiling and walls.
- New Dividers and pads, - fits 17hh+ warmbloods comfortably.
- Has mangers and feed boxes all newly painted x 4
- Large colour matched rug rack which also holds yards
- Has full dropdown tailgate enclosure & rear flyscreen
- New LED lights throughout new tailgate (tailgate is all new 2 years ago
- Power up and power down hydraulics for tailgate – 2 years old
- Large storage bins for tack and hay storage bins
- Tackboxes
- 6 large opening windows with flywires and block out screens
- 4 tie up points with LED down lights
- Loading ramp lights
- Fold down steps
- New caravan door with flywire
- 5kva honda generator with 25 ltr fuel tank, (not used in 5 years works fine – not necessary with solar setup)
- 4mtr long x 3mtr electric awning
- Mains power inlet
- Mains water inlet 150 ltr water tank
- New 12volt pump
- Horse wash – with 20 mtr retractable hose
This Truck is very easy to drive, Currently driven by female from age of 21 to 26 year old Eventer and her mum all over the country. This truck travels interstate (Adelaide, Sydney, Goulburn every year) and never faulters. Living area is luxurious/comfortable and extremely functional, designed and built by Horsetruck/Houseboat builders for our own use and comfort. Horse area is easy to clean and extremely safe for horses, our boys-(17.2 warmbloods) have always travelled well and are refreshed when we arrive at comps. New Floor has been treated and fibreglassed under the rubber to prevent water or wee penetrating the timber, it will be good for at least the next 25 years. Mechanically (Dudley) is faultless, he has never let us down, simple to maintain, the renovation upgrade was designed to make everything extremely easy to use and clean. This truck is in amazing condition and presents very well, it has the odd scratch and horse dent, but otherwise this truck is great. It has been a pleasure to own and is a very reluctant sale, but unfortunately we can’t keep them all, and our latest build which is a (6 horse with full living) is nearing completion and will be ready for use mid July, Hence Dudley will be looking to move on to his new forever home. Only genuine enquiries please, no time wasters or tyre kickers. $105,000
Call Sharon 0409 598 595, or Sheridan 0409 328 090

27/11/2021

Launch day for this magic little micro build…… little bit of ballast, fill up with fuel, and she’s ready for a cracking weekend with her very excited new owners!

27/11/2021

We had a lot of queries on launch day regarding what category this awesome little build comes under, as it was so large and spacious! Can anyone guess what category it falls under????
This boat has 2 bedrooms that sleeps 6, one full size bathroom, kitchen, full size lounge and meals area……. And you would be forgiven for thinking this was a category 3 or 4 boat, but you would be wrong……. This micro build is a category 2!!! Yes you heard correctly, cat 2! If you have a category 1 or category 2 licence, this could be your new build to! Contact us today to discuss your options and layouts, and you too, could be off in family adventures like the Fortuna’s.
Congratulations Adrian & Lucy, enjoy your beautiful new Boat👌👏

24/11/2021

Such an exciting time for our amazing clients Adrian, Lucy and their family! We look forward to hearing about all your lake life adventures over this coming summer 👌

23/09/2021

It’s the little touches that sets this Micro-build apart from all the rest! Attention to detail & quality, going hand in hand with affordability is the key goal, and I believe our lovely client’s the Fortuna’s, are just chomping at the bit to get this amazing little boat on the water ready for some Summer time fun! 🚤 ⛱🍹