local farmer Nick ‘Noodle’ Hulland. The giant portrait, 35
metres tall, seems to fit perfectly with the surrounds as
Hulland looks out across the dry, faded plains, his portrait
seems to be aging before your eyes. Perhaps this was the
intention of artist Fintan Magee. Hulland almost seems
like a reluctant hero as he fights to save the farming com-
munity and the town.
Fifty-one kilometres down the road is the next silo at
Lascelles but while in the area visit Lake Tyrrell. It’s pink
reflective qualities have made it a favourite with interna-
tional visitors, and it too is doing it’s best to revitalise the
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region.
Artist, Rone, has captured the portraits of Geoff and
Merrilyn perfectly as they look over their town of Lascelles.
You know Geoff is a wise old man as he looks across the
plains, his wife has a twinkle in her eye as she looks lov-
ingly at the towns only main structure, the Minapre Hotel.
Lascelles is making a comeback; a small unique corrugat-
ed iron art display and camping area are welcoming. The
town wants you stay, to get to know you.
The silos at Rosebery are unique. A different style by
artist Kaff-eine has allowed her to capture the raw, beauti-
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