The Local Issue 127, July 2, 2018

July 2, 2018 Issue 127 Motorfest Daylesford

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2 About us Front cover: Kate Larsen is one of many volunteers working on the inaugural Daylesford Motorfest to be held in February. Read all about it on page 5.

July 2, 2018 Issue 127 Motorfest Daylesford

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Kyneton bakery has the best pie in Australia

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YNETON’S Country Cob Bakery’s seafood satay pie has taken home the title of Australia’s Best Pie 2018 judged by the Baking Association of Australia.

Words & image: Kyle Barnes

The bakery also won gold for plain mince beef pie, seafood pie, flavoured beef pie, vegetarian pie and vegetarian pastie.

Bakery owner Chan Khun, who migrated to Australia from Cambodia in 2004, said he tried to take the pie to the next level.

“We put new fillings into the pie so even if people don’t like meat, they can still enjoy our pies. The secret is hard work, but it can be a lot harder than you think with cold or hot weather or humidity, which can all affect the pastry, so we have to know inside out how to deal with them.

“It has taken me eight years to come to this point, I have been working with pastry for 14 years but it’s only the last eight that I have been trying to perfect the pastry. I have been at this bakery for two years, since then we have tried to improve and last year we picked up the 2017 Australian plain meat pie.

“I like to be fair to our customers. They pay to get the best pie and that’s what we deliver. We would especially like to thank our customers who play a big part in our success, because without their support it makes it very hard for the business.

“We source all our ingredients locally so when the people come up from Melbourne to try our pies, after our recent win, all the businesses that we use win.”

And with all that baking, what’s Chan’s favourite pie? Like any good Aussie, the classic plain meat pie, of course.

Got property to sell? Don't wait for spring!

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F YOU have a property to sell, put it on the market right now and don’t wait for spring. That’s the advice of two experienced buyers advocates.

David McRae, of McRae Property Melbourne who bought his own property just outside Daylesford a year ago, said the Melbourne market was so expensive and tightly held that there was nothing left of quality for less than $800,00 to $900,000 as either investments or places to live.

“Buyers have been looking for alternatives for two and a half years now and the Melbourne market is now buying properties in Daylesford, Ballarat, Kyneton, Castlemaine.

“There are people who are going to rebuild their lives, because they can afford to, or are looking for investments. There are also people who are downsizing and they know these areas have pretty good health services – and they are commutable to Melbourne.

“And the market is only going to get better which means it’s putting a lot of pressure on stock and prices. This means agents are selling properties much quicker than they were, often within a week.”

Mr McRae said his company advises people to sell all year around, including winter. “Why would you wait? If you do, you are only going to be competing with the bloke down the road. And the buyers don’t go away in winter.

“More and more people are going to exit Melbourne over the next couple of years because they realise they can have a lifestyle as well. The region has so much potential and with people (property agents) getting behind it, it is coming into its own.”

Meanwhile, buyers advocate Nicole Jacobs, of Nicole Jacobs Property Buyer Advocates, has personal reasons for wanting people to list. She is looking for a property in the region and despite her expertise, can’t find anything suitable.

Ms Jacobs, who spent time with contestants on The Block, said there had been a real shift with Melbourne buyers looking at areas like Daylesford, Trentham and Bullarto for investments or weekenders.

“People are not even looking twice, they are just buying everything at the moment, so unless more stock comes on…

“Waiting until spring is an age-old thought but unless you have a garden you have to showcase, now is an amazing time to be on the market. Buyers don’t stop because it’s cold – people are willing and able to buy these properties right now.

“And it also means there are lots of ways you can negotiate, such as for more time if you are not quite ready to move.

“I know that personally I would love to see more properties and there are so many people like myself looking for investments or weekenders.

“We are also changing the way we work, with laptops and phones, and many people are also looking to choose a lifestyle over the hustle and bustle of the city. They might commute just a couple of days a week and work from home the rest.

“Daylesford also has amazing restaurants and cafes so you don’t have to be in Melbourne anymore.”

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Alfie Pleasance music a certain part of his life's journey

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LFIE Pleasance still has more than a year to go at Daylesford Secondary College but he already has a very clear picture that music will be his life’s journey.

The son of well-known musicians, Richard and Michelle Pleasance – dad Richard was a founder of Boom Crash Opera and has credits including composition of music for 'SeaChange', 'Kenny' and for a new Clayton Jacobson movie, 'Brothers' Nest' – Alfie is not sure whether music chose him or vice versa.

“It was probably a bit of both,” he says.

Alfie can’t remember how old – or young – he was when he realised that music was going to be an intrinsic part of his life.

Growing up in a house that was always full of music and full of “way too many records” was a positive influence. And living at Elevated Plains near Hepburn has been the ideal environment.

“The nearest house is about 500 metres away and that means a lot because I can play as loudly as I want,” he said.

And being surrounded by nature has been a positive and enlightening influence, with walks to the nearest springs for example, giving him the ability to clear his mind and come up with songs that he likes to get right in his head before trying them on an instrument.

He started playing with his parents when very young and while it was so long ago that he can’t remember the details, he suspects his first non-school public performance was probably playing with them at the Hepburn pub.

Alfie has more recently played with his dad and Kate Ceberano at the Live.Love.Life. festival launch and was impressed with her professional but relaxed work ethic.

“We played together before the performance and she just trusted us that we would get it right when we went on,” he said.

Most people around Daylesford who have seen him play probably see him as a pop music guitarist but it is the saxophone that is emerging as his main instrument.

He first played the sax when he was about 10 but set it aside when surging adolescence and its testosterone drive saw him get into pop, rock and punk.

“As I started to chill out I got into jazz and started to play the sax again."

He credits teachers Michael Timcke and Denis Toner for their influence and says Daylesford Secondary also inspired him with his music.

Current musical influences include greats such as Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and the jazz musicians of the 1960s.

It is important to him to be as broad and well-rounded a musician as possible and so while the sax is his main instrument, he continues to work on developing skills with other musical instruments as well.

Next step in his musical development is to become more comfortable improvising, which will require a lot more work really understanding his instrument, as well as working on the particular mindset that musical improvising requires.

And while he is convinced music is his destiny, he is aware it is a hard gig.

“The most obvious way to make a living from music to most people is to become well-known and have people buy your music but that is really tough and is not necessarily the happiest way because it can tie a musician to the expectations of the public and make composing less personal,” he said.

However, there are lots of other musical paths that interest him, including teaching which is, like music, a bit of a passion.

In fact, he is just starting to cast around locally to see if he might be able to find students wanting to learn and is keen for it to be known that he would love to pass on some of his passion and knowledge.

Above, Alfie Pleasance plays as part of the Life.Love.Life. festival launch Words: Peter Young | Image: Kyle Barnes

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Inaugural Daylesford Motorfest in February

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OLLING on from the success of Daylesford Cars and Coffee, the organising committee is now working on the inaugural Daylesford Motorfest to be held on Sunday, February 17, 2019.

The Motorfest, like Cars and Coffee, will be open to all makes and models of collectable vehicles spanning over the last 100 or more years with more than 1000 cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, and anything else with wheels expected on the day.

There will also be live demonstrations, food and trade stalls, best dressed competitions, rock ’n’ roll dance displays, live music and specialty vehicles on display.

The event promises to be a fabulous addition to Daylesford’s event calendar with vehicles coming from far and wide, not only for the day but for the entire weekend.

There will be entertainment around the town on the Saturday night and a courtesy shuttle bus running from the venue at Victoria Park into Vincent Street on the day.

The participation and support from the local community is an integral part of the event planning and the committee is working with Daylesford and Hepburn football clubs, Hepburn Shire Council, CFA, SES, and many others to make the inaugural Motorfest spectacular.

Profits from the Motorfest will be donated to local causes and charities. The benefit of the donations to the community is behind the event, particularly after Cars and Coffee raised enough funds for a dialysis chair at the Daylesford Hospital.

Links: daylesfordmotorfest.com or www.facebook.com/Daylesford-Motorfest

Above, from left, volunteers Tony Edwards, Kate Larsen, Peter Olver, Chris Murphy and Lesley Dwyer. (Minni is in the kimono - and was a visitor who asked if Kyle could take her photo with the cars - so he obliged!

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Review of councillor code of conduct after drink driving charge

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EPBURN Shire Council will hold a review of the Councillor Code of Conduct after Coliban Ward councillor Sebastian Klein lost his licence for six months after blowing 0.073 last November, while driving the mayoral car.

Cr Klein did not inform Hepburn Shire Council of the infringement until a week before his second court appearance in June, which current Mayor Cr John Cottrell said had triggered the need for the review.

After being breathalysed Cr Klein then asked for a blood test which showed a blood alcohol reading of 0.059. He had been coming home from a Midnight Oil concert at Hanging Rock.

He told The Local he had been counting his drinks at the event and had “three bubblies and a full-strength beer” over a four-hour period but “hadn’t eaten much”.

Cr Klein appeared in court in January, representing himself, but then returned to court last month after getting more legal advice. He said his original legal advice was that he could challenge any loss of licence but that had proven wrong.

He did not inform council of the incident until a week before the last court appearance, when he talked to Holcombe Ward councillor and current mayor John Cottrell.

Cr Cottrell said the Councillor Code of Conduct would now be reviewed and “tightened up”. He said he believed Cr Klein should have informed council of the infringement notice in November.

“Under the Code of Conduct, yes, if you were issued an infringement notice I think that would be sufficient and appropriate to let council know. But that is not a formal requirement. I guess he hoped it would be resolved. We really need to look at the code, this hasn’t arisen before.”

In a letter to the editor sent to a number of publications, Cr Klein said he had “a cautionary tale” and apologised for his conduct.

“I have always been careful with drink driving, and the two previous times that a breath test had coincided with a time that I had one or two – I was fine.

“This time was different - as the numbers popped up nearly half again of the legal limit. Of course I realise the seriousness of the matter – especially given my position at the time.

“It’s fair to say that I felt like an idiot – what if I had injured or killed someone else? What if I had written off the car?

“For that I am sorry and regret what I did, to those others on the road, and to the community to whom I am supposed to set an example, I also apologise.”

At the end of his letter, Cr Klein asked if anyone sees him walking along the road with his thumb out “stop and give a bloke a lift, won’t you?”.

He said he already had a roster of people in Trentham who were helping him to make his appointments and he had realised public transport was “plausible”.

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On the police.vic.gov.au website it states to stay under 0.05 a man can have two standard drinks in the first hour and one every hour after that. Eating is also recommended.

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Daylesford footy win about mateship and spirit

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T MAY have been hard to know who your teammates were, but lots of mud, lots of sweat and maybe a few tears didn’t stop the Daylesford Bulldogs Under 12s football team winning the Central Highlands Football League’s Lightning Premiership on June 17.

Seventeen teams headed to the Hepburn Recreation Reserve and the Bulldogs, captained by Zach Koleski, won their two preliminary matches against Rokewood and Hepburn to get through to the semi-final.

They then beat Creswick to set up the final, which they won, with Daylesford 5.3.33 defeating Buninyong 2.2.14.

Peter Hunt, who is joint team manager with his wife Sarah, and whose two children, 12-year-old Ruby and 10-year-old Matthew both play with the team, said it was a fantastic result.

“It’s not just about winning, there is such a great spirit on and off the field, there’s great mateship,” Peter said.

“It really is a great result not just for the kids, but for the parents, the volunteers and the club stalwarts who are there week in, week out.

“Everyone says kids are our future right across the board, including sport, and judging by some of the playing it would be hard not to imagine that some of these kids are going to be in significant sporting positions in the future.”

Peter said, along with Sarah and himself, many people worked to ensure the club fielded a strong Under 12 team with 28 players accompanied each week by parents and volunteers.

“Sarah and I help organise the rosters for parents to be goal and field umpires and timekeepers, along with sending out emails reminding kids that they need the right uniform whether we are playing at home or away.

“There’s a lot of operational stuff and with 9am starts you often find yourself getting up at 6.30am to make sure you are on time.

“Then there’s Dave Thompson who has been coaching them for five years, assisted

by Morrie Monaghan, who has been there the same time. Darren McColl is the runner and trainer and Carson White is another trainer.

“And these people are all volunteers – and training other players, like the Under 15s or Under 18s, or taking on other positions. It is a real team effort and a big commitment by everyone.”

Peter said the team started pre-season training in February to ensure everyone had the fitness and skill-set they needed and then started playing on April 7.

While there are no finals games as such, and goal scoring has just started this year, the matches culminate in the Lightning Premiership.

Peter said Ruby and Matthew started with the team three years ago when it was struggling to field an 18-member side. Ruby, the only female player, is now moving to the Under 15s where she has already been filling in when needed.

“We were asked to help this year and it’s been fantastic and we’ll be back next year. Mind you, I don’t know any parent who isn’t rapt to go and watch their kids play football each week.

“It’s also a social thing. People here work around the region and probably don’t have a big social life but they all come together at the football.

“And it’s great for the town. A town without a football club loses something. And it’s fantastic that we are able to have teams at both Hepburn and Daylesford, it shows how much football – and netball - means to everyone.”

But Peter and Sarah’s youngest, Maya, still needs to learn a little about team loyalty. Traditionally all the females in the family are life-long Essendon supporters with the males barracking for Richmond.

But earlier this year Maya decided to swap to the Tigers – because they were doing better.

“She might swap back later this year,” Peter said.

Either way, there’s bound to be a spot on the Under 12s Bulldogs waiting for her.

Words: Donna Kelly | Image: Leah Monaghan

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Just sayin’...

Pick me, pick me...

By Donna Kelly

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O, THE end of single-use plastic bags is nigh. Actually by the time you read this, the deed will be done. At Coles anyway, Woolies made the move a couple of weeks ago.

It's a big step for these big companies. Removing something that is almost an institution is not an easy task. I know that I will struggle for a while, looking for bags that will no longer be there, and I am sure to buy a few multiple-use bags at the start.

But we are trying. We already have about five bags, of varying shapes and colours, in the car that we use as often as we can. And when we remove our groceries from them, we put them by the front door in the hope that one of us will carry them back to the car. Doesn't do much for the decor, but we all have to take one for the team now and again.

Hopefully people will also do the right thing and make sure their bags are clean and tidy.

There is a limit to what those at checkouts have to deal with - so if you wouldn't ask your mother or child to pop their hand in your bag for fear of slimy vegetable matter, or mouldy breadcrumbs, then maybe it's time for that one to hit the bin.

Talking of bins, it will surely be a boon for garbage bag makers. All those single-use bags that have done double duty as bin liners, or scooping up dog poo, or carrying shoes to the gym will need to be replaced by something.

And I know that people are still outraged by excess packaging on fruit and veg and meat and every product you can imagine, but surely we can take a little breather with this bag ban coming in to play. Sit back and say "well done big chain stores - we appreciate the move" and later on get going again on the other stuff.

And there is much more to do. We just came back from a trip to some tiny remote countries where recycling is a way of life - because there is literally nowhere to dump stuff.

They have huge recycling enterprises and also harness all the energy from nature that they can.

In Iceland, 90 per cent of the homes use geothermal energy to heat them - that's hot water being pumped everywhere. Even under sporting grounds and pathways to stop snow forming on them. And in the Orkney Islands they have managed to create 120 per cent of the power they need from wave and wind technology - and because they can't offload that extra 20 per cent they use it to power buildings which they rent for free to enterprising technology companies. That's awesome.

Anyway all the best to doing without plastic bags, and a big shout-out to those behind the checkouts over the first few weeks. I don't think it will be a lot of fun, but a Woolies staffer said she had received a lot of positive comments when her store made the move.

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The Local - Connecting the Community

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HE Local is all about Connecting the Community. We run good news stories about amazing people and places, and festivals and events. And our fantastic advertisers run great deals for locals and visitors alike.

To give back to the community The Local has been running its free Connecting the Community adverts for almost five years. The adverts are for not-for-profit groups and organisations to lend a hand when finances can be a bit tight - or just don't exist. We all know how hard it can be to make volunteer-run organisations work on the smell of an oily rag!

To apply just email donna@tlnews.com.au with your event or organisation. We also put call-outs on our Facebook page and those of the various communities in our wonderful region. We work on a first-in basis, with a nod to time-lines too.

There are a few conditions, well mostly that not-forprofit bit and also that you aren't grabbing a free advert and then we see a whacking big paid advert in other media. That wouldn't be fair.

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Brylie steps up to become sole director

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FTER 12 years sharing the directorship, Brylie Rankine is now proudly the sole director of the successful Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs

The business was started with a $5000 credit card, and a desire to showcase the region’s local water to the world.

Speaking with The Local last week, Brylie said she was thrilled to be in a position of such responsibility and looks forward to what the future holds. “It feels really natural for me to be solely running the business. I’m fortunate to have a really great team supporting me.”

Brylie said her first goal was to “rationalise the current range of products” and create some new products which align with her renewed health and wellness focus.

“I really enjoy the product development side of the business.

“Whatever we do, we will always try to bring it back to this region and keep in mind the environment, that’s a really important part of what we do.

“We use recycled glass, offset our carbon footprint with Green Fleet and use 30 per cent recycled plastic in our PET bottles. All of our packaging is made from recycled materials.”

Brylie said while her company was classified as small, with just 11 employees, for its space in its own industry, it was kicking goals.

“We started with a $5000 credit card, working in a garage, with no money and relying on orders, but we were lucky with the timing because the product had local support immediately. Then we ventured out to Melbourne and then nationally. We now also export.

“Coming from a hospitality background we wanted to make sure we were able to maintain customer service with our growth and we have succeeded in doing that. We have only advertised once; the rest has been word of mouth. Often a manager of a café or restaurant we are supplying will open their own business and then come to us, because they love what we do and our team, who are all very customer focused.”

Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. has a real community focus and sponsors many local events like Words in Winter, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden at Daylesford Primary School and even offers up drinks for smaller events like auctions, art gallery openings, festivals and fundraisers. Brylie’s warehouse manager Kevin is a coach with Kyneton’s Women’s Football Club – and his role as coach is sponsored by the business.

“It is important to me to give back to the community, I live here so I want to support local events and programs where I can.”

Brylie hopes that by formally taking over the business, her daughters will see that women can be strong leaders. “We are lucky in this region because we have some really strong business women, like Alla Wolf-Tasker, Carol White and Tina Banitska. I feel very empowered at the moment.

“I remember my mum (who passed away suddenly earlier this year) being very determined and work focused, I got that from her. I would go to her office after school and sit there and do my homework and watch her working. I remember her dedication to her job.

It is important that I pass that on to my girls as well. I want them to have that work ethic, to lead by example and that it is really important to treat people as you want to be treated.”

And with that determination is also a belief that you just get on with the job.

“It’s funny, I am pretty humble, and I don’t think about what we have achieved, I just keep on doing what I do. What I do love is walking into a café with my girls, and they see our products and get really excited and say ‘there’s our water mum’. That’s when I’m really proud.”

“It is important to me to give back to the community, I live here so I want to support local events and programs where I can.”

- Brylie Rankine

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Daylesford Sunday Market – every Sunday Wesley Hill Market - every Saturday Daylesford Farmers’ Market – first Saturday Trentham Neighbourhood Centre Makers’ Market - first Saturday Golden Plains Farmers' Market - first Saturday Castlemaine Artists’ Market – first Sunday Kyneton Farmers’ Market - second Saturday Ballan Farmers' Market - second Saturday Kyneton Rotary Community Market – second Saturday Maldon Market – second Sunday Clunes Farmers’ Market - second Sunday Trentham Farmers’ Market and Makers’ Market - third Saturday Glenlyon Farmers’ Market – third Saturday Leonards Hill Market - third Saturday Creswick Market - third Saturday Talbot Farmers’ Market – third Sunday Trentham Station Sunday Market - fourth Sunday Buninyong Village Market - fourth Sunday

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Skin Cancer Clinic WINTER 2018 Appointments available at Daylesford + Trentham

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Are you worried about any spots on your skin?

If the answer is YES to any of the above, NOW is the time to get your skin checked.

Please call us and book a skin check with Dr Brad Wyer (Diploma of Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Surgery from the Australian College of Cutaneous Oncology).

For your convenience, additional appointments available now at our Daylesford Clinic.

Evening Clinics: Each Monday & Wednesday until 7pm.

Saturday Morning Clinic: 9am - 12.30pm.

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Come 'n' try for kinder kids at Bullarto Primary

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ULLARTO Primary School is holding its Be PREPared Program over terms three and four – to give children a chance to experience prep and primary school life.

Principal Jo Pegg said by attending several Be PREPared two-hour sessions, the children would gain new skills, make friends, become accustomed to the school routines and get to know the staff.

“The program is open to any children going into prep next year, not just families who are coming to our school.

“The children will see the difference between kinder and primary school and we will also have a parent session to help parents see that we are a real option.”

Ms Pegg said there would be 10 sessions and children were welcome to come to one or all 10. They would also meet the school’s art and music teachers, with baby goats also coming on the scene from October.

Ms Pegg said other news for the school, which currently has five pupils, is that it will become a Nature School from next year.

“Our location is our uniqueness – we don’t have an oval, we have the Wombat State Forest. We go blackberry picking or go into the forest to look for mushrooms or test water.”

Ms Pegg, who came to Bullarto from a school in Stawell two years ago, said she believed small schools were the way of the future.

“The kids are fabulous here and the thing I love is that everyone gets the chance to explore in their own way. They have a lot more real-life experiences than children in bigger schools and they miss out on nothing.”

To take part in the Be PREPared Program contact Ms Pegg on 5348 5559 or bullarto.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

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New CEO

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VAN King is the new chief executive officer of Hepburn Shire Council.

Mr King will start on July 23. He has previously held the position of Corporate Services general manager with the council from 2010 to 2014.

Mr King has worked both in the private and local government sectors and moves from his position of Corporate and Community Services director at Pyrenees Shire Council.

“I’m really excited to be heading back to Hepburn Shire as the new CEO. I look forward to working with councillors, the community and staff to pursue our priorities. My priority over the coming months will be to ensure we put the customer first and creating a customer focused organisation,” he said.

Words in Winter at Trentham

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On August 18 Peter Fernon will perform at the Pig and Whistle in the evening. His performance 'Ernie' will tell the story of Ernie Herrick, an old spud digger and his experiences in WWI. After intermission Peter will relate the story of 'New World Dreaming', a tale of emigration from war torn Europe after WWII. The program starts on Saturday, August 4 with the Saskia Post and Lisa Marmur will host 'Cringe' at Clever Towns Challenge in the morning and a Dystopian the Cosmo Hotel late Sunday afternoon on August 19.

Fiction presentation by Ina Bertrand in the afternoon.

The RedBeard Bakery is organising the annual Both of these events are at the Trentham Library.

Fifty Word Story Competition which will start at the The weekend of August 17, 18 and 19 is taken up beginning of July so get your coffee, lunch or snack and with a Children’s Party at the Trentham Library on put pen to paper at the RedBeard or enter online. Entry Friday afternoon and followed by Saturday’s Poetry forms are available from July and the closing date for this and Sunday’s day of discussion about Henry Handel competition is Sunday, August 12.

Richardson’s work and life. The film 'The Getting of There is still time to enter the Contemporary Poetry, Wisdom' will be shown as the lead-in to the afternoon’s Bush Poetry and Ellen Kemp Memorial Writing Prize discussion with noted historians and presenters. All of competitions.

The theme for the Ellen Kemp Memorial these events take place at the Trentham Neighbourhood Prize competition is Chemistry in a Country Town. The Centre. closing date for these competitions is July 20.

HE program for Trentham's Words in Winter will soon be available on Facebook and in stores around Trentham as well as the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, the post office and other businesses.

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School holiday fun

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*BYO LUNCH & SNACKS *CHILDREN ARE SUPERVISED DURING BREAKS

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OBODY likes to hear the refrain "I'm bored..." from the kids during the school holidays. For the record, most adults I know would love to have a couple of weeks to have nothing to do, and actually be bored.

Bliss. But kids are different.

So, from the pages of The Local, here are a few activities to keep the little mites interested and busy.

Firstly, just look left. The Kyneton Community & Learning Centre has put together some great ideas for different ages. Lego is always a winner and there is a two-day holiday program - two full days without your kids. There's that bliss again.

Maybe you have a budding musician in the family - and they can learn to make their own instruments out of household materials. We had lots of recorders in our house when we were growing up. I say lots because we had to keep buying more, they kept oddly disappearing. Hmmm. Mum said she liked our playing...

There's also plant science, which gets the kids into the outdoor world, and doing some fun experiments.

Now look below. Yes, the amazing Maze House at Newlyn North is open every day during the school holidays. You can rug up and go missing in the 26-year-old hedge maze and even take part in the winter maze hunt and win a winter prize. Once you find your way out you can also test your skills in the carnival fun garden. And then head to the milk bar cafe for a hot chocolate, some winter cookies, warm scones or even a hot light lunch.

What else? Macedon Ranges Shire Council always has a load of school holiday activities happening - just check their website, and Hepburn Shire libraries have stuff on too, like a colouring workshop - just check their Facebook page.

And then there's the free stuff. Wandering the Mill Market is always fun, a picnic at Lake Daylesford or Jubiliee Lake, or one of our many wonderful reserves or just head back to nature and go for a bushwalk.

Meanwhile, The Local would love to share your holiday snaps, just email news@tlnews.com.au and don't forget to include your name and a contact number!

Winter at Maze House!

Special winter maze hunt Old time carnival games Milk bar cafe with log fire

3155 Midland Hwy, Newlyn North 10 minutes from Daylesford Open every day in the school holidays www.mazehouse.com.au

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Kyle’s Rant

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AY back in 2010 in what seems like another life, I was GM for the Pilbara Coast Tourism Board.

This was an unusual time to be in tourism in the Pilbara because of the mining boom. The issue was that good help wasn’t exactly thick on the ground. We couldn’t afford to compete with the mining sector pay rates, even cleaners were getting six figure salaries.

So, my PA, who was lovely and became a good friend, was not the most efficient tool in the shed, except when it came to her own maintenance. If I couldn’t find her at work, the second place to look was the beauty salon. Yes, that’s right, while she was on the clock, without letting anyone know.

It seemed too, although it was on her resume, bookwork wasn’t a strong suite either, so when the debtors called I would just smile, pay the bills and say to her, “just make sure you pay the phone bill”.

Fast forward to now and it is me who is in charge of the bills here at TL HQ and due to, well it’s probably my fault but I didn’t pay the last Telstra bill, which meant both mobiles, the landline and internet services were cut last Thursday morning. We have been away and maybe the bill slipped through the cracks, but it is the speed with which they upset the applecart with no warning, not even a gentle reminder. The bloody thing was only due on the 17th of the month and here it is the 27th. It’s not like this is my MO, I always pay on time, every time, and have been with the thieving mongrels for the past 25 years.

So how do I pay my bill without a phone, internet connection or a piece of paper?

A friend happened to turn up at the office, so I borrowed her phone and dialled up Telstra. The computer then asked me to put in a number associated with my account so I popped in my mobile and the computer informed me that my account had been suspended – what a bright spark.

I now see why they are laying off 8000 hardworking folk and replacing them with these impersonal, clinical, passionless, emotionless, cold, frigid machines. It then transferred me to another computer who asked for my account number. How the hell do I know what my account number is?

So after pressing hash 20 times it said "please put in a phone number associated with your account" and I thought we are finally down to business. But then it proceeded to ask me how much I wanted to pay? How the hell should I know that?

I never received the bill. Finally, I put in a best guess amount and waited for the lines to be restored, two and a half hours later. So, if you are reading this, everything worked out, if you aren’t, things aren’t good.

Telstra rant over.

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Geelong Businessman, Mark Ward has ownership of the Mill Markets group and brings years of expertise to this amazing concept. The Mill Markets operate three massive venues located in Ballarat, Daylesford and Geelong. With a total of over 12,000 square metres of undercover floor space, (3 acres), treasure hunters have the opportunity to spend many hours browsing and meandering through the eclectic mix of products. There is a fantastic variety of home decor, furniture, records, vintage and new clothing, books, fine china, glassware, industrial items, jewellery, antiques as well as Australian pottery, homewares, memorabilia, retro fashions and collectables. We also have many stalls selling new products and have gift vouchers for those people who have everything!

All goods are from the 1850’s right through to present day. Mill Markets lease space to hundreds of dealers, which allows small business operators and collectors who otherwise could not afford the overheads of their own shops, to showcase their goods. This equates to a wide and diverse range of products, available and open to the public, seven days a week. Enjoy a wonderful trip down memory lane through hundreds and thousands of items available for purchase at all three locations. With over 500 stall holders over three venues, there is always something for everyone. Travel The Amazing Mill Markets ‘Golden Triangle’ and enjoy quality food and coffee at each. All venues open 7 days 10.00am-6.00pm (excluding Christmas Day).

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Art-full Living

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HAT communities are you a part of? What makes them a supportive environment to be in? How could you improve these connections? Do you want to build a better world? You can by taking part in the challenge for this week...

Build a bridge by teaming up with someone you don't know that well. That could be someone at work, at your local club or maybe even a neighbour. Use things around you (your recycling, things from your desk, bag or from around the room). Challenge yourself to make it free-standing without using glue! Have some fun and get to know one another a little better.

If you have more time...

Share with each other one thing that could be bridged in your community.

Think How did it feel to collaborate with someone you didn't know so well? Did you find anything in common or refreshingly different? Could you try to bridge more in your community moving forward?

Share Take a picture of your bridge and share with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram or in The Local. If you'd prefer, just share how it was to build together or one example of what could be bridged in your community.

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UNIQUE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY ARMLEY PARK is just a short 10minute drive to Daylesford, 20 minutes to Woodend and 70 minutes to Melbourne. Set on an amazing 16 acres featuring main residence and 2 cottages each with two self-contained studio apartments. Sit on the expansive alfresco area and enjoy the long picturesque views over the countryside, set amongst mature gardens with plane trees, elm groves and box hedges. As you enter the long sweeping driveway you pass the ruins of the historic original late 1800’s cottage to reveal the magnificent country property.

a 8 b 7 c 10 SOLD PRICE Contact agent CONTACT Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD VILLA 2/11 CAMP STREET CENTRALLY LOCATED TOWNHOUSE Centrally located in the heart of Daylesford this two-story villa is in walking distance to Daylesford CBD, restaurant, cafes, shops and Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens. This well-presented and appointed property has been successfully offered on the holiday let market and would make a terrific weekender, permanent rental or residence.The cosy lounge room boasts a gas log fire and flows nicely into open plan kitchen/dining with modern stainlesssteel appliances and a full laundry.

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Winter feast The sight of a chatter of rosellas feasting on my cotoneaster horizontalis the other morning was delightful. It cheered me that my garden was more than just a summer watering hole.

We've made our garden a haven for native birdlife planting such bird-attracting species as salvia, grevillea, banksia etc. for the honeyeaters. I've even found them supping on my fuchsias and flowering succulents and musk lorikeets annually swarm over our flowering eucalypts.

Winter pickings, always slim for rosellas who earlier foraged through the silver birch and ash trees for whatever seeds they could find, now have the choice of our cotoneasters and soon plump ripe rose-hips from the large bramble rose on our front fence.

Orchard on “the fringe” - the fruitful art of espalier Whether you have a large sprawling property or a small township block there never seems enough space to grow all the fruit tree varieties you like. Especially so when varieties need two to tango. One solution was the multi-grafted fruit tree of three different varieties which guaranteed pollination and a wide selection of fruit.

But there was always the problem of differing growth rates resulting in lopsided growth and the chance of one variety being smothered.

The practice of espaliering fruiting trees and vines is as ancient as vineyards and orchards themselves and simply means planting along a trellis or fence and then retaining and training only lateral branches. Apart from being able to fit more plants in any given space, each plant gains maximum sunlight and air movement and it logically simplifies cultivation, water and harvesting.

The benefits apply ten-fold in a home garden, when it is set up against a fence along a driveway, gazebo, as a screen for a shed or that less attractive corner of the garden.

The optimum siting for maximum sunlight would be on the southern side of an east-west running fence or wall. Especially in hotter areas because of the lessened foliage to protect the fruit from sunburn.

Unless you propose to set up on a mesh trellis, create a separate frame no less than two metres high and run lateral wires approximately 900mm apart across the length. The length of the frame is up to you but you must allow at least three metres spacing for each tree so, obviously, the longer the better.

Almost any fruit tree, even citrus, respond to being espaliered. The main requirements are flexible and strong lateral branches and a positive response to regular, often severe, pruning. This then includes apples, pears, plums, cherries, nectarines and peaches. Figs, for obvious reasons, miss out. When selecting your trees those with two or more strong lateral branches are preferable. When planting select the two strongest branches to form the first level on your trellis.

Using sufficient plant ties to keep them in place, arch each of them up and along the first wire. The next major step will be to choose the strongest vertical shoot nearest the centre of each lateral to train up to become the next horizontal layer and so on until the plant reaches the top wire.

Regular maintenance includes checking the ties to ensure they aren't chafing or strangling the branches, tying the new upright growths to the wires, and most importantly - removing any unruly or unnecessary new growth before it takes hold.

When it comes to feeding and watering, treat them as you would a normal solitary planted tree, the main advantage being that the watering will need only a single run of a suitable drip watering hose.

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REIV regional round-up

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EIV stats show that property sales activity in regional Victoria for the first five months of the year fell by nearly 26 per cent overall, compared with the same period in 2017.

In the 39 local government areas where sales averaged better than one per day from January-May 2017, the biggest percentage decline over the same period in 2018 has come in Mitchell, where sales dipped from 884 to 438, more than 50 per cent.

Greater Geelong, where sales boomed in the first five months of 2017 slid back from 3880 to 2457, a contraction of nearly 37 per cent. However, sales there this year still easily eclipsed the second and third hottest areas - Ballarat (1578 sales, a decline of just under 7 per cent) and Greater Bendigo (1166 sales, a 13.5 per cent slip).

Other LGAs where real estate agents will be keenly seeking listings are Macedon Ranges, Moorabool, Surf Coast, Golden Plains and Murrindindi, all of which experienced a reduction in sales activity of 40 per cent or greater.

There were declines of over 33 per cent in Pyrenees, Greater Geelong, Swan Hill, Alpine and Central Goldfields too, perhaps a result of owners retaining their holdings rather than any lack of willing buyers, as all of those areas saw healthy median increases over the past year.

While fewer sales were the norm, there were exceptions. In Latrobe, sales jumped over 18 per cent in the period, from 795 to 941. Horsham and Glenelg also saw small increases, though from lower base numbers.

All of these areas have experienced lower than the regional median annual price increase and perhaps buyers seized their opportunities by grabbing a bargain.

For market information on all Victorian locations, visit www.reiv.com.au/marketinsights

Gil King CEO, Real Estate Institute of Victoria (In Hepburn Shire, there were 316 properties sold from January 1 to May 31, 2017, dropping to 234 in the same period in 2018. In the Macedon Ranges there were 788 properties sold, dropping to 404 in 2018.)

Is your house sick?

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ICK building syndrome occurs when there is a build-up of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

VOCs are evaporated from organic or man-made products with a low boiling point. It is the smell or odour you get from a new car or synthetic shoes. New buildings and new offices in particular have a high concentration of VOCs from new synthetic carpets, painted walls, furniture and foam upholstery, ceiling tiles, plastic equipment and photocopiers. Add a lack of natural ventilation and heated rooms and you get sick building syndrome with sick and irritated occupants.

Health effects include eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, loss of coordination, nausea; and in extreme cases damage to the liver, kidney, and central nervous system. Some organics can cause cancer in animals; some are suspected or known to cause cancer in humans. Key signs or symptoms associated with exposure to VOCs include conjunctival irritation, nose and throat discomfort, headache, allergic skin reaction, declines in serum, nausea, vomiting, nose bleeding, fatigue and dizziness.

The ability of organic chemicals to cause health effects varies greatly from those that are highly toxic, to those with no known health effects. As with other pollutants, the extent and nature of the health effect will depend on many factors including level of exposure and length of time exposed.

My message to you is simple in the age of mass production and cheap throwaway goods; look at using natural materials like wool, cotton, cork and timber rather than man-made materials like plastic, vinyl or polypropylene. This is especially important in babies and kids rooms. Look at low VOC paints, glues, solvents and boards. Plants are great to have indoors to clear the air. Oil rather than varnish for timbers if you can. Reduce cheap plastic purchases and ventilate your spaces. Harder to do in winter I know, when it is continually cold outside but awareness of how long you spend in synthetic closed spaces for you and your children may alleviate simple ear, nose and throat irritations and reduce the drain on your immunity. Reuse and fix broken goods as I believe "we don't make 'em like we used to".

My intention is not to panic but to bring some awareness to an age where cheap and fast regardless of the consequences is the most popular avenue for building and renovation.

Happy hunting from Indre Kisonas

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OME ownership is omnipresent on the wish lists of Australians and governments have sought for some time to provide incentives for people to secure a foothold in the property market. Grants for firsttime buyers, with regional bonuses and stamp duty concessions have assisted many with their first rung on the property ladder.

For all but a few, taking that first step involves dealing with a bank or other financial institution and a commitment to a mortgage.

Reading an ME Bank report published in late June, it seems that many homebuyers are making purchases blindfolded or at best, with blinkers on. That bank’s survey of 1000 Australians looking to buy, or having recently bought first homes, found that 61 per cent of them couldn’t pass a basic banking literacy test.

Around two-in-three didn’t understand the meaning of conveyancing, and perhaps more alarming, the concept of an offset account. More than eight in every ten did not grasp the concept of lenders’ mortgage insurance or that there was no cooling-off period after buying at auction. Seventy-eight per cent didn’t know that bidding successfully at auction requires an accompanying deposit.

Despite this, nearly 70 per cent of first home buyers claim to be confident about making financial decisions and about 50 per cent say they understand the purchasing process and associated costs.

One would expect that owner-occupiers and investors would score higher on this test, but more than a quarter still couldn’t hit the pass mark of 50 per cent.

Leaping from the diving board before checking there is water in the pool is not recommended. There are many websites that can educate prospective buyers about the things they need to know. If in doubt, ask an accountant or a financial planner or talk to a bank.

For our part, the REIV invests a lot of time and energy in the training of real estate professionals, believing that an informed property sector benefits not only agents, but buyers and sellers too.

Gil King CEO, Real Estate Institute of Victoria

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Words: Donna Kelly Images: Kyle Barnes & contributed

Friday night fun at the Farmers Arms Hotel

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HE Farmers Arms Hotel in Daylesford is one of the town's institutions. Many locals had their first drink there when they were still contemplating their tree change. And many visitors flock to the pub for its meals, friendly bar and great service.

Mains For the mains I chose the Seafood Laksa with mixed seafood, hokkien noodles, tofu puffs and fresh herbs in a spicy laksa sauce ($25). It was awesome. And filling.

I was a little worried about the level of spiciness but it was perfectly flavoured with loads of everything. Having lived in Japan I was interested to see what tofu puffs And Friday night has always been a bit special. The were about - and they take what can be a bland food to weekly meat raffle draws crowds willing to part with a new levels. few dollars for raffle tickets, or 11 tickets for $10, to Kyle was caught between the Lamb Shanks braised help a worthy charity or cause. in tomato, olives, red wine and rosemary on mash ($36) And if you buy a ticket and leave early, if your or the Thai-Style slow cooked beef cheeks with shiitake number is called, everyone loves to take a deep breath mushrooms, fresh herbs and steamed rice ($31). He and call "REDRAW". does like his protein.

We headed there last Friday night, ready to taste In the end the lamb shanks won out, a winter classic the winter menu, get warm by the fire and share a few with the meat just falling off the bone - and who doesn't laughs with locals and visitors. And it didn't disappoint. love a great mash.

The winter menu is warming with plenty of great Drinks choices including the popular Mapo Dofu - a classic Being winter I have swapped my chardonnay for the Sichuan dish with pork mince, Sichuan pepper, chilli Yankee Creek Shiraz ($9.50 per glass) while Kyle sticks and onion, served on steamed rice ($23). That's head chef's Gavan Anders' influence - he is a regular traveller to his draught beer. But it's a pub, so there's plenty of wines, beers and every other libation you can think of. to Asia and, naturally, picks up recipes and ideas along Other stuff the way.

We were done but there is a very good dessert menu Entrees with all priced at $16. And if you are out and about We started the meal by sharing the Sizzling Prawns over the school holidays there is also a great kids' menu with chilli & garlic served with fresh crusty bread ($24) with everything just $15. and the Pork & Water Chestnut house-made steamed Oh, there's also a brilliant art exhibition by Kyneton dumplings ($24). artist Daniel Butterworth in the red room - but you do They are both great dishes, the prawns really are need to be a bit appreciative of all forms of art. OK, sizzling as they are served and the chilli and garlic oil is nudes. perfect for dipping that bread while the dumplings are Last thing, if you are planning a big night, think just perfect parcels of yummy goodness.

Another really good dish to share is the tasting plate about staying at the Art Motel just over the road.

It's also showcasing Daniel's work and the decor is - Mt Zero olives, Danish feta, Taramasalata, Chickpea falafel, Cotechino, Pork hock terrine served with toasties stunning!

Details: See advert on page 25. ($26). Makes for a great light lunch for two, too.

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Meal deals for locals...and visitors too!

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VERYONE loves a good meal deal. So here are some of the dining establishments offering great food and great prices!

Monday:

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Monday Meatball Madness - $20 (Vegetarian too) Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Parma Night - eight varieties - $20 Mercato, Daylesford - main course and glass of wine - $30

Monday - Friday (Not available public holidays or school holidays)

Farmers Arms Hotel, Creswick - lunch - chicken parmagiana - $15 Galley Diner, Daylesford - lunch deal - burger, soft drink, fries - $17 Casa El Rey, Daylesford - lunch deal - burrito, soft drink - $15

Community Lunch:

The 5000 Club, Daylesford is open for lunch from noon every Friday at Stanbridge Hall, Central Springs Road, Daylesford. All welcome.

Raffles:

Tuesday:

Fundraising raffles for local organisations are held on Friday evenings at the Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn and the Farmers Arms Hotel, Daylesford.

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Burger Night with chips - $20

Wednesday:

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Pot (or glass of house wine) and Parma - $20

Thursday:

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Steak Night - $20 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Curry Night - $20 The Plough, Trentham - Locals' All Day Dining - 2 courses $27/3 courses $32

Friday:

The Surly Goat, Hepburn - lunch special - two courses and a glass of wine - $40 Criterion Hotel, Castlemaine - Express Jalapeno Poppers $12, Fried Chicken Wings $12, Refried Bean Rolls $12, Fried Baby Calamari Tostada $16, 12-2.30pm

Saturday:

The Surly Goat, Hepburn - lunch special - two courses and a glass of wine - $40

Sunday:

The Surly Goat, Hepburn - lunch special - two courses and a glass of wine - $40

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Come and learn how to cook with informative and entertaining cooking classes run by professional Chef Robert Wooller. Classes involve step by step demonstration of all the recipes with important hints and tips provided, and all your questions answered so you can easily replicate the dishes at home. You are also provided with a complete set of tried and tested recipes to take home.

Enjoy tasting all the dishes with a glass of wine and great company.

Classes are held in central Daylesford and in small groups to ensure you have a quality experience.

The next series of classes for the second half of 2018 include: Tastes & flavours of Vietnam, French food for relaxed summer dining, Modern IrishIt’s not all stout and potatoes! And more! Classes are generally held after 6pm on a week night or on weekends during the day.

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Gig Guide The Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn

Gabe Atkinson, the Human Jukebox - every Saturday night in July from 8pm

The Criterion, Castlemaine

The Regular Joes - Saturday, July 7 Jackknife - Saturday, July 14 AC 2 ZZ - Saturday, July 21 E11EVEN - Saturday, July 28

Jazz Deuce - Friday, July 13 Scott Fraser - Saturday, July 14 Ellerby - Sunday, July 15 Bosky Nova - Friday, July 20 Brett Franke - Saturday, July 21 Buck Jr. - Sunday, July 22 Next Episode - Friday, July 27 The Cartwheels - Saturday, July 28 Live Stand Up Comedy - Sunday, July 29

All gigs are subject to change - you can always check with the venue.

Got a gig coming up? Let us know. Listings are free.

Daylesford Bowling Club, Daylesford

Trivia and Disco Bingo - Thursday, July 19, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Spa Bar, Daylesford

Live Piano Improv - Wednesday, July 4, 7pm-10pm Smokey Town - Thursday, July 5, 7pm-10pm.

DJ Beats with Pancho Combo - Friday, July 6, 9pm-11pm Gillian & Terry - Saturday, July 7, 7.30pm-10.30pm Live Piano Improv - Wednesday, July 11, 7pm-10pm Whiskey Room - Thursday, July 12, 7pm-10pm.

Ivy Streep - Friday, July 13, 8pm-10pm The Screaming Riels - Saturday, July 14, 8pm-11pm Live Piano Improv - Wednesday, July 18, 7pm-10pm Norm Gray Jazz Trio - Thursday, July 19, 7pm-10pm.

DJ Beats with Subi - Friday, July 20, 9pm-11pm Ten Story Tale - Saturday, July 21, 7.30pm-10.30pm

Blue Bean Love Cafe, Hepburn

Rory Pitt - Friday, July 6 Tommy Castles - Saturday, July 7 Open Mic - Sunday, July 8

Dele Foodstore & Catering Bespoke mobile catering and ready-made take-home meals, made with local and ethical produce.

Come and pick up your dinner or talk to me about any special events coming up - I’d love to help.

Visit Dele at 1 East Street, Daylesford (Look for the red door at the end of Stanbridge Street) Open for ready-made meals Monday - Friday, 3.30pm-6.30pm.

P: 5348 2462 E: info@dele.com.au W: www.dele.com.au

DAYLESFORD BOWLING CLUB Fun for the w hole famil y TRIVIA & DISCO BINGO Loads of fun with Dolly Play Bingo with music Dinner available BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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You don’t need a membership to enjoy our facilities.

Everyone welcome for lunch and dinner.

8 Camp St, Daylesford | 03 5348 2130 | www.daylesfordbowlingclub.com.au Stay updated on the latest events by visiting our website or Facebook page.

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Work on Rex halts but cinema 'optimistic'

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HE Daylesford Community Cinema committee says it is “optimistic” over its future, despite work on The Rex building being stopped after a budget blowout forced Hepburn Shire Council to apply for a planning permit for the new Hepburn Hub.

Acting chief executive officer Bruce Lucas said council had undertaken a review of the project early last month and realised the construction and refurbishment costs would exceed the initial budget of just under $1 million.

This figure then triggered the need for a planning permit, he said.

"We have taken steps to suspend works on the project while we go through the application for the planning process," he said.

Mr Lucas said the original completion date for the Hepburn Hub was October/ November but the "best case scenario" would see a time-line blow-out of one to two months.

He was "not even going to try" to make any comment on a time-line for the worst-case scenario, which could see the planning application taken to VCAT. Mr Lucas said council was also still working through the extra costs involved and he preferred not to comment on that either at this stage.

"We are continuing to do some work around the project and cost impacts and that is ongoing at the moment."

Cinema committee chair Gina Lyons said committee members had recently toured inside the Rex building with project manager Richard Howell and Mr Lucas.

“The completed works are looking good and it will be a fantastic building when it is completed. You can see the evolution of the building through features like exposed red brick, which also helps to soften the aesthetics and add colour.

“I think the heritage features will co-exist well with the new structures. The light wells make a huge difference and works on the new cinema are well under way and possibly 60 per cent completed.

“Hopefully, there won't be appeals against the issuing of the permit, because that would mean going to VCAT resulting in a significant further delay. We will have to cross that bridge if and when it occurs.

“In the meantime, despite the delay, we’re optimistic about the project and hope works are able to recommence soon. Our cinema has seen many setbacks over the years - and this is just another one to add to the list. Thankfully, with support from our volunteers and our loyal patrons, we have been able to rise above the setbacks and the cinema has become a much-loved part of Daylesford's social scene.”

Ms Lyons said the committee already had plans in place for an opening night and opening week with a festivals committee planning “some very exciting festivals and we will be starting a film club catering to those who prefer more arthouse type films”.

Mayor John Cottrell said the Rex building’s cost and time blowout was "a hiccup".

"It has just come to light and we need time to work out the implications. I think when you start work on any old building like that that things happen. It is not an exact science."

Meanwhile, on social media, people had mixed views on the ceasing of work, and the budget blowout.

“Because the sheer floor area of the project x an average cost/m2 for commercial renovation tells you it's more than a $1m build. Lighting, airconditioning, computer cabling, security, fire services, electrical, plumbing...these alone exceed $1m. Natural lighting, waterproofing, some concrete cancer in the panels...problems which were plain to see but ignored when I mentioned them in a public meeting.”

“The development of the Rex is going to be an amazing community asset, criticism of this project is only done by people who have personal axes to grind or have no idea of the project.”

“Do not let council dress this up as some sort of accident that could not be foreseen!”

“Because I was appalled at the desecration of the original Rex I have lost faith in the Hepburn Shire Council in making any viable decisions regarding this site.”

“It didn't sit so long for sale because it was an incredible bargain. It was for sale for so long because sensible people could see it was a money pit. With all their experts - how did our council not see this?”

“Seems the same old, same old with our council. They are a joke.”

Words: Donna Kelly | Image: Hepburn Shire Council

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