I'm proud to have been in the area over the last few years. Marysville has come a long way, and I have seen so much change from very committed and positive people willing to be patient in rebuilding their businesses and the town.
Marysville is moving forward all of the time and the people are still very welcoming and looking to the future.
A lot of visitors come to Marysville for the green trees and the walking tracks and mountain bike rides, but we also get many cyclists who come to Marysville for training and competitions.
There are a lot of things happening in Marysville now. I am thrilled to be part of the new development of Marysville - to see the new buildings, shops and businesses opening up.
Camp Marysville - creating a community for schools and groups from all over Victoria.
There is so much more now than we ever had before in Marysville. People are amazed when they come and see the greenery, the new parks and new facilities in the area.
There is a saying in Marysville that people often come for a holiday and stay for a lifetime!
The town of Marysville is amazing, which helped in my decision to rebuild after the fires.
When we started out we had nothing. The town looked after us and supported us and we wanted to repay that.
“Without the local community, I wouldn’t have survived.”