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February 28, 2022 Issue 248 ChillOut

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Front cover: It's almost time to ChillOut so head to pages 10 and 11 for the full program and start making your choices for the long weekend - if you haven't already! See you at the parade.

February 28, 2022 Issue 248 ChillOut

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Just Molly and me! by Sandy Breen

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N THE lead-up to ChillOut, less than two weeks away, Daylesford local Sandy Breen reminisces about her lifelong friendship with music guru and 2022 ChillOut Ambassador, Ian (Molly) Meldrum.

"It has been written into St Kilda Football Club folklore that Ian Meldrum and I first met at the football in 1963 when he asked me if he could join my Cheer Squad. I say 'Ian' because he certainly wasn't 'Molly' yet.

He was at Melbourne Uni doing law and I was at Elwood High in Year 11 - known as 'leaving' back then. The following year I started work in the Myer Emporium advertising department.

Ian had several friends who also worked at Myer including Ronnie Burns. Ian lived with Ronnie and his parents in Elwood for eight years. That's another story for another day. Anyway, Ian quit the law and got himself a job in the Myer men's store so he could be with us all.

He proposed to me at work in 1964. I told him I thought we were having way too much fun to get married. Marriage would have been hilarious...we probably would have been divorced in a year.

As it stands, this is our 60th year of friendship. It hasn't all been smooth sailing but I have a lifetime of incredible memories. Without Molly in my life, I was always going to have an interesting one. Having him in it for six decades has sure put the icing on the cake.

I sometimes struggle to realise what an extraordinary person he is. After all, he's just my friend. The words guru, icon, legend (he's beyond legendary) are often used to describe him. I will never forget the outpouring of love and respect for him after the ladder fall in 2014. As he teetered between life and death, I was constantly updated. When I knew he wasn't going to die, I used to say to people: "Can't get rid of him that easily."

My precious husband Donny (who passed away last year) and I actually moved to Daylesford during the ChillOut weekend in 2009. I kept asking: "What's ChillOut?" I certainly found out in subsequent years.

I used to say to Ian that he should attend. I was thrilled to find out last year from ChillOut director Emma Ireland that she had persuaded him to be a ChillOut Ambassador for 2022. I was also very proud and humbled when she asked me to accompany Molly in the Sunday street parade and at Carnivale at Victoria Park to follow.

Seriously, 60 years ago, could we have possibly imagined being chauffeured together down the main street of Daylesford celebrating LGBTQI+ pride? I am honoured and I know Molly is too. After all, he is not only a music industry legend, but a gay icon too."

Pictured, above, attending the St Kilda Football Club Best and Fairest Awards in 1991 Below, at Molly's home in 2016 with a copy of his first book showing Sandy and 'Ian' at the St Kilda Ball in 1964 Images:

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Still floating ideas, after all these years

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antasyland is a carousel that sits out the back of Tom Henderson’s place.

It seats four, with two people propelling it by cranking an arm up and down.

For 20 years the idea of the carousel sat in Tom’s head. He made it a reality for the Daylesford New Year’s Eve Parade.

And so, with its 300 mirrors, it joined his award-winning floats for Melbourne’s Moomba Parade and a mechanical wonderland of trucks and bizarre machinery.

Tom Henderson’s story is at once humble and exciting. Born 74 years ago in the Daylesford Hospital, he grew up as the second of six children on a dairy farm at Shepherds Flat.

After two years compulsory National Service in the Army, he went logging for Ogden’s Sawmills, then in East Street.

It was the early 70s and his work was, he says, tough but fun, working with machinery in the open air. “No one was watching you.” As well, he had to be a bush mechanic.

This was around the time that he saw a chance to improve the standard of floats in Daylesford’s New Year’s Eve Parade. “I wasn’t frightened to step outside the square,” he says.

Enter his Professor Know-All’s Water Pumping Machine. Then a Crutching Crew, all about shearing.

Six months’ work, “on and off”, went into these floats. “It was fun, and the people building them would operate them.” This joy and imagination was recognised in 1976 by the Melbourne Moomba Parade Lord Mayor’s Prize for best country float, pictured right. It hangs framed on a wall of his home.

This was for the Jim Crow Creekers, an astonishing float, initially for Daylesford, which carried 10 people who sluiced for gold and ran a blacksmith’s shop, with forge bellows. Blokes worked a water wheel powered by a hidden pump, while a baker produced bread along the Moomba procession (“The smell was just fabulous”).

Behind a sledge was a delivery cart, connected to the wagon.

The twist here was that the local Apex Club entered the Moomba Parade. Trouble was, the club didn’t have a float and so latched on to Tom’s New Year’s Eve model.

Suffice to say, Tom won the Moomba prize again the following year.

He and his team made a Santa Claus Workshop for Daylesford about 20 years ago. Elves and fairies fill a log cabin as they make toys. Santa’s sleigh is on another setup, all pulled by a vintage tractor, a single cyclinder 1937 Lanz Bulldog.

But before the workshop, he built Sideways Suzuki, with two “drivers”, one steering the front axle, the other the rear axle. If both turned left, it went sideways.

He sums up: “I don’t have trouble building them: they just come together luckily enough. I could 'see' the carousel before I started”

He returns to the carousel, built for the cancelled 2020 parade. Last year it won the People’s Choice award, a $100 prize. The 13 people involved with the float got $7 each. Tom put a $5 note and change in each envelope. His team that built it were Nessa Fritchley, Adam Tori and 'Maka' Thomas, plus artist and neighbour Marina Pribaz, whose artwork adds enchantment.

“That’s my last big float,” says Tom. “There’s space in the procession for someone younger to fill.”

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CresFest – the story slowly unfolds

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IKE an intricate tapestry, the threads that weave together the story of CresFest start to reveal a cohesive picture that celebrates what started out as the initiative of a few to a collaboration of many.

The music and sung and written word will reflect the diverse communities and their backgrounds that are the essence of this CresFest tapestry. From the colours of Iran and India, the music of the Scottish isles, to the rhythm of the blues, from words unspoken reflecting the pain of separation, to the sounds of Smeaton resident Archer who takes his music on a journey bringing his sounds to anyone who will listen.

Archer, pictured with nursing home resident Val, is a powerful storyteller using music to heal, for those who want to listen. Archer listens. There is nothing in the universe that Archer doesn’t hear to create his amazing music. He appreciates the beauty in every part of life. His songs reflect the mountains, the rivers and the valleys he travels through. And travel he has, from Canada where he performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival, at the Nannup Music Festival in West Australia and recently New Zealand. Archer has been everywhere and played everywhere. He is known variously as The Claypan Crooner, Australia's Woodie Guthrie and the one and only “singin’ talkin’ leakin’ slowboat to China”.

There is no venue that he will not visit and some of his most memorable times have been at nursing homes where even flies and robotic toothbrushes have been added to his musical collection. Archer’s song writing and performance skills have a way of encapsulating the extraordinary in the ordinary, for those willing to listen, leaving audiences wanting more. His is a sound you will want to book for!

CresFest also features other headline performances including Emma Donovan, Eric Bogle, Freya Josephine Hollick, Kat Mear and Craig Woodward, Pete Denahy, and not forgetting Creswick’s very own Swingalong Ukestra who made a stunning appearance at the launch of CresFest.

CresFest is the one of the most exciting Victorian regional festivals to open up since the pandemic reared its head way back in 2020. With courage and commitment CresFest convenor Judy Turner has amassed around her a strong network of local people to help bring the festival to fruition.

“There have certainly been moments when I have wondered about the wisdom of continuing but I am an optimist and I know that CresFest is going to bring people together to celebrate music, singing and dance through shared experiences and participation,” Judy said.

Musicians and artists will be gathering in Creswick to start a weekend of fantastic performances on Friday, April 1 through to Sunday, April 3. Local, national and international musicians will create a kaleidoscope of performances that will be a feast for sight and sound.

In acknowledging all volunteers, Judy said that their input had been a collaboration of skills, commitment and enthusiasm.

“Along with the performers, volunteers will provide visitors to our inaugural CresFest with a memorable experience.”

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Woodend Discovery Day, Sunday, March 13

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OODEND Hanging Rock Petanque Club and Woodend Pony Club are again running a great day for the family at the old Woodend Racecourse in Forest Street, showcasing a wide range of fabulous activities and products available in and around Woodend.

This is the second year the event has been run, last year was a great success until the torrential rain, came forcing an early closure. The day will be even better this year as we have booked great weather, claimed a spokesman for the Petanque Club.

The Woodend Discovery Day is the result of much planning by the club, working with the Pony Club, their joint occupants of the old Woodend Racecourse. Their aim is to promote a wide range of lesser-known benefits and products available for residents and visitors to Woodend and surrounding areas in the Macedon Ranges.

Whilst mainstream sports are well represented in Woodend with some outstanding clubs, little is heard of petanque, despite it being a great game well suited to a wide range of people. Nor are the range of activities run by the Pony Club widely known. Surprisingly, many people have not discovered some of the wonderful smaller vineyards, boutique distilleries and cideries operating close to Woodend.

The Discovery Day will show everybody just how wonderful these features are.

There will be a Petanque Tournament running for spectators interested to discover just how skilful this strange sport with its French origins is, and the club is offering everybody to ‘Give it a Toss’ and try out the game for themselves, helped by some of the club’s skilled players. It’s great fun tossing the steel balls through the air and it’s suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

The Pony Club will have an exhilarating show happening which will be very interesting for all ages and there’s great stuff for the children with the opportunity to ride a pony and play with the animals from the Mobile Farm. Come on parents, we bet you can still remember the excitement of all this, so bring your kids and rediscover your childhood.

Woodend Men’s Shed will have a stand demonstrating their skills and offering some of their wonderful items for sale, you’ll be amazed at what these ‘old guys’ are producing.

Discover fantastic wines from some of the area’s best small vineyards, some unusual and really exciting products from the local boutique gin distiller, craft beers and ciders from local producers plus some wonderful food to enjoy at very reasonable prices. We’ve even secured the best coffee van in the state. While all this is happening you can listen to fabulous music from Big Horn & the 6 String Bandits, one of the area’s best bands.

We want everybody to come and have fun whilst discovering a little more about wonderful Woodend. So get along to the old racecourse on Sunday, March 13 from11am till 4pm and be part of the fun. It’s not expensive at only $5 a person or $10 for families and there’s plenty of free parking. You’ll have a great day discovering some fantastic and lesser-known aspects of Woodend.

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Lyonville Hall – the township's heartbeat

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HEN Lyonville’s Anne Bremner was approached to be featured in a story given her devotion to the local area, her commitment to the preservation of the original mill town and its history, she agreed on the proviso the little country hall was part of the story.

The former Mechanics Institute and Free Library built in the 1880s is in Anne’s words, the township's "heartbeat" and for 50 years Anne has been a committee member of the little hall, ensuring its history, conservation and importance to the town and the wider shire remains relevant.

It would be hard not to combine the two as Anne has been on the Lyonville Hall committee since 1972, first joining at 22 as one of the town's pioneering families, the Bremners. And in original committee minutes Anne’s name appears alongside her mother-in-law when the first woodchop event was being planned.

The famous Lyonville woodchop held earlier in February this year was one of the biggest in its history and for Anne and fellow committee members that’s not only a fantastic achievement but money raised on the day through food and raffle sales all goes back into the little hall's upkeep.

The hall was constructed in the then timber milling town, settled by Charles Cowie in 1868 with land and timber donated to build the hall by Horatio Weatherhead. The town is named after sawmill proprietor James Lyon.

A new sign, the newest addition to the hall, is a reminder of the age and importance of the building that has stood the test of time including a fire which destroyed the books and part of the stage. It’s gone through a number of upgrades thanks to fundraising efforts, government grants and in-kind support. And a dedicated committee with the same drive and passion as Anne.

The tightly knit locals made up of descendants from pioneers and newcomers are pretty protective of the hall and changes. While Anne says it's important the history and future development of small townships are protected, she said groups set up by local government should leave hall committees alone.

While Anne grew up on a small property near Dandenong and was always a self-confessed tomboy who dreamed of marrying a farmer, her world was already connected to Lyonville as her great-grandparents were pioneering Swiss Italian settlers, the Debernadis. But it was a blind date set up by her brother who insisted she meet George Bremner that was the start of her new life in the shire.

“My brother David often worked on my great-grandparents' farm and he met George. David told George about me and we met at the Royal Melbourne Show in front of the bull statue at the station. I was 15 and George was 21 and we met up for a while but I was concerned about the age difference. I was a silly teenager and suggested we part ways. Poor George nearly had a coronary.”

But George’s persistence paid off and the couple married four years later and lived with George’s parents in Lyonville. The couple worked on George’s family farm and eventually took over the property, later becoming one of Victoria’s first sole organic farm producers.

The couple, who have three children, twin sons Adam and Alex, and daughter Catherine, said their one stipulation should the kids choose a life on the farm was to get a profession behind them so they always had something to fall back on.

Son Adam, a 6th generation farmer, now runs Wombat Forest Organics. He trained as a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic before heading back to the farm. Catherine lives with her family in Berwick and is described by Anne as the one who keeps the family all connected while also being the bookkeeper for the farm.

Alex, the "academic" of the family lives in Edinburgh and is an architectural history professor.

Anne was always hands-on at the farm but started winding back around 10 years ago - the same time she discovered bowls. She is a regular face at the Daylesford Bowling Club, on the board and selection committee and a favourite at the Friday night raffle.

Anne can always be found at the Lyonville Hall helping to organise the three main fundraising events – the annual woodchop, the Harvest Festival and the annual bake-off (local Melissa Jenkins is aiming for her third best in show for her muffins) and for Anne and the committee the next upgrades for the hall include a roof over the outdoor pizza oven and a fresh coat of paint – in original colours.

Café de Lyonville

Every Sunday morning from 10am to 1pm the little hall comes alive with fresh coffee and baked goods, thanks to members of the hall committee and volunteers.

It’s been running for about two years with all proceeds going to the upkeep of the hall. It’s where you’ll be treated to freshly-baked favourites worthy of first prize in the annual Lyonville Hall bakeoff with the prices and the atmosphere reflective of years gone by. Words: Narelle Groenhout | Image: Contributed

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Saturday 12th

Friday 11th

Thursday 10th

ChillOut Festival 2022 Timetable 11am–1pm

Grove Of Gratitude

Lake Daylesford

Free

5.30pm–7.30pm

Opening Night Dinner with Ambassadors

Farmers Arms

$55

6pm–8pm

Opening Night Welcome

Vincent Street

Free

6.30pm

Strictly Quizzness

Bowling Club

TBC

6pm–late

GAYMES NIGHT. A Queer Soirée

Palais-Hepburn

$20–$75

8pm

Daddy

Daylesford Town Hall

$45–$55

10am / 2pm

Queer Herstory/History Tour of Daylesford

Daylesford Visitor Info. Centre

$25–$38

1pm–4pm

High Tea with Katherine Wolfgramme

Convent Gallery

$85

4pm–7.30pm / 7.30pm–late

Full Moon Festival

Betel Boy

$55–$85

4pm–late

Chillzone

Frangos

Free

5pm

Our Time to Shine Photo Exhibition Launch

Radius Art Gallery

Donation

5pm–7pm

Piano Bar with Leather Lungs

Peppers Mineral Springs

Free

6pm–7pm

Conversation with Dennis Altman & Neil Pharoah

Convent Gallery

$25

7.30pm–1am

Ballroom Blitz: KEiiNO, Plaster of Paris, DJ Bangerz N Mash, Lost Girls - Found

Victoria Park

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8pm

Daddy

Daylesford Town Hall

$45–$55

9pm–3am

HONCHO DISKO serves: STARLIGHT

Palais-Hepburn

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9am

Front Runner Run

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9am–2pm

Farmers Arms Garden Party

Farmers Arms

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9am–2.30pm

Horse Riding

Boomerang Ranch

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10am

Queer Herstory/History Tour of Hepburn

Savoia Hotel

$25–$38

10am

On Thyme Permaculture Garden

Eganstown

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10am–12.45pm

Nomads Community Bushwalk

Tipperary Springs

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10.30am–11.30am

Rainbow Storytime

Daylesford Library

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11am–3pm

Sound Shell Saturday

Hepburn Amphitheatre

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10am–5pm

Pool Party

Daylesford Pool

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11.45am

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Hepburn Springs Golf Club

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Victennis ChillOut Doubles Tournament

Daylesford Tennis Club

$45–$55

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Daylesford Cidery

$55

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Laven’graze

Lavandula

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$15

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Passing Clouds Tea Dance

Passing Clouds Winery

$55

3.30pm–4.30pm

Boobs

Daylesford Town Hall

$35

7pm–11pm

Soul Disco with Kylie Auldist & DJ

Farmers Arms Hotel

$30

6pm

Sass & Secrets: Cath Jamison & Aurora Kurth - Dinner & Show

Peppers Mineral Springs

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Cabaris’gay presents: “OUT! of this World”

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Foam Party

Frangos

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Bush Dance

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8pm

Dolly’s Disco Bingo

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ChillOut Street Parade

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12 Opinion

Your Say - Letters I have thoroughly enjoyed your recent articles on your travels to Barwon Heads and Paynesville.

The link to the video is also wonderful, makes me feel like I am there.

With limited opportunities to travel in recent years, it is nice to get inspired on where to go. More holidays for you two so you can report back to The Local and give us ideas of where to go on our next weekender or holiday. Where to stay, eat and what to see makes for a great read. Happy travels.

- Leonie Keynes, Daylesford

It is great to see that the decision by Hepburn Shire Council to sell The Rex has not been forgotten during the silly season and the Omicron outbreak.

Well done to those who are pushing through with a petition to get rid of this council and bring in administrators.

And another well done to the group who has formed to try and stop the sale of this building until we at least have some real community consultation.

This council came in on a wave of "we will listen to you" but then made this decision without any consultation at all. What were they thinking?

No-one I talk to wants to lose $6 million of ratepayers' money. We are a shire with a small ratepayer base and just don't have that sort of money to throw away.

- Louise Oldfield, Hepburn

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LGBTIQ+ grants Organisations and groups who serve Victoria’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer communities will be able to apply for further funding to help them grow, as part of a new round of grants for LGBTIQ+ groups.

Minister for Equality Martin Foley last week announced applications were open for the LGBTIQ+ Organisational Development Grants. The program will allocate $700,000 to various LGBTIQ+ organisations and groups to strengthen the services they provide to Victoria’s diverse rainbow communities.

The grants will support the growth of established and emerging organisations, allowing them to continue their important role in driving equality for LGBTIQ+ Victorians, including LGBTIQ+ people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those based in regional and rural areas.

Established organisations with demonstrated experience in supporting LGBTIQ+ communities can apply for grants of up to $50,000, and emerging organisations can apply for grants of up to $25,000.

Funding supports a range of activities including training to build the capacity of staff and volunteers, expanding operations into regional and rural areas and developing strategic plans to better engage diverse LGBTIQ+ communities. Organisations and groups can also use the funding to ensure their financial sustainability and strengthen their governance structures.

Applications are open until March 25 at www.vic. gov.au/lgbtiq-organisational-development-grants

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Fire & wood Performance Creswick and Ballan are among a number of regional fire stations to receive new dual cab tankers, replacing single-cab tankers and allowing the entire crew to sit in the cabin.

New Melbourne-based crossover group Wattleseed Ensemble is proudly presented by the Anglican Parish of Daylesford on Saturday, March 19 at 3pm for the opening concert of their debut tour, The fleet is part of a government roll-out that has so HOME.

far delivered 20 tankers Victoria-wide.

The heavy tankers feature a 15-tonne crew cab chassis with a 4000-litre water tank, automatic transmission, electronic monitors and rewind hose reels and crew/vehicle roll over and burn-over protection.

This concert explores the idea of home in its diverse forms. Through the program, Wattleseed visits a spiritual home in music by Hildegard of Bingen and JS Bach; a national home through traditional folk music; and the planet and environment as home, through the world premiere of From Home, a new work by composer Matt Laing, commissioned especially for this tour.

Firewood collection in the Hepburn Shire has “This stunning work focuses on the place Matt become a bit more complicated, with new changes considers his home, the Fleurieu Peninsula,” says Katie announced by the Department of Environment, Yap, Wattleseed’s violist and director. “From musical Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).

Firewood collection regulations come into force on responses to the ancient granite cliffs, to a young bird March 1 and collectors may be asked to provide proof of struggling into the wind, From Home reflects on the past, looks forward into the future, and captures the moment residency when collecting in local coupes. of choice we have now. It’s incredibly special to be able Firewood can only be taken from designated collection areas in state forests or parks during approved to make music of our time and place on these ancient instruments.” collection seasons by local residents from March 1 to Wattleseed Ensemble brings Australia’s exciting June 30 and spring collection from September 1 to young string players together - Natalia Harvey (violin), November 30.

Katie Yap (viola) and Anna Pokorny (cello), combining A spokesperson said the changes will maintain a expertise on period instruments with wide-ranging more sustainable domestic firewood supply for local repertoire and a love of musical storytelling. They play residents. with Australia’s most prestigious ensembles including Fines are hefty for those breaking the rules and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian World DELWP says it uses video surveillance cameras to Orchestra and Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. monitor state forests with officers issuing on the spot Bookings: www.ticketebo.com.au/homedaylesford, fines. wattleseedensemble@gmail.com or 0448 162 067.

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A simple maintenance sheet with growing instructions supplied with each purchase and a YouTube video named Tuberous Begonia Maintenance Tips is available online.

For more information please go to www.whitehousenursery.com.au/tuberous-begonias/ or call Jesse 0419 002 651 or Peter on 0400 313 703.

691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne via Woodend (Parking at rear of property)

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

Managing COVID-19 at home

COVID-19 third doses Thanks to everyone over the age of 16 years who has rolled up their sleeve for their third dose.

For anyone who is still waiting to receive their 3rd dose you can find more information along with a list of local services offering COVID19 vaccinations: www.chrh.org.au/covid-19-vaccines/ 5-11 year old vaccinations For a child-friendly experience, please consider the Kyneton Vaccination Clinic. Check out our Facebook page for current clinic hours @CHRHorgAU or @KynetonHealth Up to date vaccination status The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation consider people aged 16 and over who have had their third dose up to date with their vaccination. Anyone aged 16 over and that hasn’t had their third dose within six months since their last dose is now considered overdue.

Children and adolescents aged 5 to 15 are considered up to date after they have completed their two-dose primary course of vaccination.

Vaccinations provide good protection against COVID-19 and mean that most people will be able to recover from their illness at home.

Managing COVID-19 at home when you have milder symptoms is safe and appropriate, and ensures hospital beds are kept free for people who are seriously unwell and need urgent medical treatment.

For mild symptoms: rest and recover at home.

For worsening symptoms: Contact Nurse on Call 1300 606 024, a GP, or your local pharmacist.

For severe symptoms: get immediate help and call Triple Zero (000) if it’s urgent.

How to isolate effectively at home Stay in your room If you have COVID-19 (or you are required to isolate and you have symptoms) you need to isolate separately from the members of your household.

Stay in your room as much as possible, away from others. Use a separate bathroom if you have one.

Try not to enter shared areas, such as the kitchen or living room, if other people in the house are using it regularly.

Try not to have any close contact with others.

Limit numbers in the house Limit the number of people who are staying in the household.

Consider alternative places for them to stay if that is possible.

Visitors should not be coming to the house while you and your household contacts are isolating.

Masks, ventilation and hygiene matter Keep the doors and windows open as much as possible to let the fresh air blow through.

If you need to be in the same room as someone else at home, always wear a face mask and keep a distance of at least 1.5 metres away from other household members.

Wash or sanitise your hands for at least 20 seconds after you cough, sneeze, blow your nose or take off gloves and masks.

Wipe down surfaces that you use regularly.

If people are leaving you meals, tell them to leave it at the door.

You should not share cups, glasses, plates, utensils, towels or bedding with others in your home.

For more information visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/managing-covid-19-home

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Pork and Ricotta Polpette in Tomato Sauce

BY RICHARD CORNISH

These delicious bite-sized morsels of lightly spiced pork and ricotta are soft, tender, and coated with a rich tomato sauce. The secret to perfect polpette is in the mixing. You need to think of the mixture like bread dough and mix it thoroughly until the protein starts to bond and the mix becomes sticky. It takes a few minutes, and you do need clean hands.

It’s a good idea to remove jewellery - I know a woman who lost her wedding ring in the mix and didn’t find out until she had baked the polpette!

Richard Cornish, award winning journo, food writer and author, is writing a series of recipes for his favourite local butcher, The Daylesford Meat Co. For more recipes, visit daylesfordmeatco.com.au

220g white bread (1/3 loaf), crusts removed, cut into cubes 1 kg lean ground pork 100g thickly sliced pancetta, finely diced 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 150g (2/3 cup) ricotta cheese 120g (1 cup) freshly grated Pecorino Romano

1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tsp dried oregano, crumbled 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, toasted & chopped 1/4 tsp crushed chilli salt and pepper 120ml white wine 2 400g cans crushed tomatoes 1/4 bunch basil, shredded

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the bread into a food processor and make coarse crumbs using the pulse function.

Roast the polpette for 30 minutes or until firm and browned.

Place the crumbs in a large bowl and add the pork, pancetta, eggs, ricotta, half the pecorino, parsley, oregano, fennel seeds, crushed red chilli, half teaspoon salt and half teaspoon pepper.

Use clean hands and mix the ingredients until the mixture becomes sticky. Place three rounded teaspoons of the mixture in the palms of your hands shape them into meatballs. You should be able to make 24. Place the polpette onto an oiled roasting tray.

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Loosen the polpette using a spatula.

Deglaze the pan wine the wine. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.

Lower the oven to 160ºC. Cook for a further 2 hours uncovered. Turn the meatballs occasionally.

When done, sprinkle with the remaining pecorino and basil.

Serve hot with crusty bread, a salad, and a glass of Passing Clouds Pinot Noir.

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HOUSE.LAND.HOME. Your local real estate guide to the Central Highlands

House.Land.Home.

Welcome to House.Land.Home.Premium March 2022 Front: 19 Boddy Road, Glenlyon Villa Monte Lago $3,800,000 - $4,200,000 Agent Kim McQueen McQueen Real Estate, Daylesford Contact: 0417 116 657

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House.Land.Home.Premium is the real estate guide for the Central Highlands.

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Booking deadline: Tuesday, March 22

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Regional sales supercharged by Covid-19

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EIV president Adam Docking says Covid-19 has just “supercharged” the move for many to the regions.

“Over the past few years (pre-Covid) we were seeing more of a focus on people moving to the regions because of the internet, infrastructure and technology, and realising they don’t have to work in a concrete jungle.

“So we were already seeing that in regional and satellite areas and that was just supercharged by Covid. It has really fast-tracked people thinking ‘I really don’t want or need to live in the city, I don’t need to be close to the CBD to work in the CBD. “There was a huge spike in the numbers but moving forward everything will settle down as supply and demand equal out but people’s love affair with the regions will continue.”

Adam said initially governments had been unable to keep up with the infrastructure needed by the regional population growth but it will catch up. “With population growth comes jobs, jobs bring money, money brings tax and tax brings infrastructure. It’s a great equation.”

Adam said prices would remain high but not as “crazy as it was”. They certainly would not drop in the short term. “When we talk about prices going down, we are talking medium to long term, a spike, or a flat spot. Generally, in real estate everywhere, you see a very rapid growth for five years, then it’s stable for five years and then rapid again. We had that rapid price rise as the flood gates were opening as soon as lockdown finished and there was all that pent-up demand but no supply.

Now people are realising this is going to continue and we will see stable price rises over the coming years.”

Adam said he didn’t think Covid lockdowns around the world would see an influx of people moving to Australia but he said the love affair for Australia would continue.

“Everyone around the world has a love affair with Australia. I was talking to an older friend, perhaps 65, who is a Greek Cypriot who moved here. I asked him when he looked at immigrating what his options were. He said Canada, America and Australia. Now, as an Aussie I wouldn’t mind living in Canada or America but he said Canada’s winters are too cold, America is too unstable and Australia had everything to offer. We have a stable government, a stable economy and an abundance of vacant land.”

Finally, would people moving to the regions one day, with no Uber Eats or, in many places, fast food, return to the cities in a few years?

“No, I don’t think so for a couple of reasons. One is I don’t think people would make a lifestyle change like that lightly. They would have planned it and may even have a history or involvement with a particular regional area. Secondly, one of the things about moving to a region is obviously the median price of the region is lower than the metro areas, so it is very difficult to sell and move back because of the price difference.

“But people might move from say Glenlyon to Shepparton or Warrnambool, which are bigger satellite cities. But I don’t think you are really going to see that happening. Moving to the regions is not a kneejerk reaction. I think people are planning for it because they want to change their lifestyle.”

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R E A L E S TAT E

SOLD

$4.4m +

Welcome to ChillOut! How wonderful to be able to celebrate in person this year as we welcome the thousands of people coming to our beautiful region. Summer has seen McQueen Real Estate continue to achieve record breaking sales results.

Whilst the frenzied environment of 2021 has certainly calmed down and we are seeing a normalisation of the property market, we are still achieving exceptional results.

SOLD

$5.7m +

McQueen Real Estate is privileged to sell many of the regions most significant homes. With more than 30 years in the high-end, Melbourne property industry and with long-established relationships we provide a best-in-class, boutique service. We offer our clients the highest level of care and customer service which is evident through our repeat client base and personal referrals.

McQueen is not bound by restrictive franchise and corporate models so can provide their clients with independent advice and bespoke marketing based on individual needs. Our outstanding results speak for themselves. If you are thinking of selling please call Kim McQueen for a confidential discussion 0417 116 657.

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SOLD $2.7m

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FO R SAL E 23 Stanley Street Daylesford $1,100,000 - $1,200,000

“The Black Cottage” is an irresistible Daylesford miner’s cottage set on 1,066sqm (approx.), of beautiful garden and established trees, resonating with quintessential contemporary charm and a highly functional floorplan to entertain and indulge.

FO R SAL E 48 Hospital Street Daylesford $1,500,000 - $1,600,000

Delight in the beauty of 1,325m2 of landscaped gardens, private lawn and pool area from this 3-bedroom plus study, c1980 home, wonderfully located on the edge of town with uninterrupted views toward The Convent Gallery and Wombat Hill.

DAYLESFORD AND MACEDON REGIONS McQueen Prestige Real Estate Pty Ltd | 2/123 Vincent Street, Daylesford | m c q u e e n r e . c o m . a u

FO R SAL E 7 King Street Daylesford $ 1,400,000 - $1,500,000

This beautiful lifestyle retreat configured to provide two fully self-contained villas, offers the ultimate Daylesford hideaway. Superbly renovated, this Hamptons styled residence is set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland located directly opposite the renowned Lake House.

FO R SAL E 24 Mulcahys Road Trentham $1,700,000 - $1,800,000

A stunning French Provincial home on a substantial 1.31 acre (approx.) garden allotment, this marvelous residence is a seductive showcase of sophistication, blending timeless style with bright open plan spaces for effortless indoor-outdoor enjoyment, backing onto the Domino Walking Trail.

P R E M I U M P R E S T I G E L I F E S T Y L E P R O P E RT I E S 2/123 Vincent Street, Daylesford | m c q u e e n r e . c o m . a u

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1/244 Main Road Hepburn $900,000 - $990,000

FOR S A LE

Offering the perfect balance of quiet privacy and proximity to the very best of this spectacular lifestyle location, this contemporary home delivers a ready-to-enjoy relaxed lifestyle in a truly desirable position, just a few minutes from Daylesford.

38 King Street Daylesford $1,850,000 - $2,000,000 Filled with irresistible grandeur, “Wentworth House” c1850’s is a culmination of traditional styling and vibrant colour with all the indulgence needed for a luxurious, bespoke getaway in the heart of spa-country, and positioned on the cusp of Lake Daylesford.

FOR SALE

980 Hepburn-Newstead Road Yandoit $1,700,000 - $1,800,000

FOR S A LE

Wonderfully serene and breathing in picturesque valley views, this contemporary farmhouse residence is home to flourishing natural ecosystems, offering beautifully established permaculture-designed gardens on a scenic 20 acre setting within the foothills of Yandoit.

46 Vincent Street North Daylesford $1,700,000 - $1,870,000 Escape to the ultimate Daylesford retreat where this striking residence blends elegance and contemporary style, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, majestic gum trees and sweeping views over the township.

DAYLESFORD AND MACEDON REGIONS

FOR SALE

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FO R SAL E 19 Boddy Road Glenlyon $3,800,000 - $4,200,000

This stunning Swiss-Italian residence has been beautifully designed to display a wealth of quality, space and clever zoning on 50 beautiful acres (approx). Linked via an enclosed pool and entertaining zone, the main home and barn-style residence offer magazine-worthy style throughout, and idyllic 360 degree views.

53 Albert Street Daylesford $820,000 - $850,000

FOR S A LE

A fantastic holiday let investment, weekender or permanent residence, this sun-drenched and stylishly updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is perfectly positioned with a leisurely stroll to the delights of Daylesford’s vibrant town centre.

80 Duke Street Daylesford $1,250,000 - $1,300,000 Set on a tranquil hillside with incredible views from every angle, this beautifully architect designed and renovated, mid-century styled home is a unique property set on a generous 946sqm (approx) with complete privacy.

FOR SALE

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SOLD

S O LD

$ 4 . 4 m+

$5. 7m +

325 Back Glenlyon Road, Glenlyon

Porcupine Ridge Road, Porcupine Ridge

SOLD

S O LD 29-35 Rockglen Way, Gisborne

$2.7m

132 Morgantis Road, Eganstown

S O LD

SOLD

$2. 535m

310 Queens Lane, Drummond North

60 Pine Court, Porcupine Ridge

S O LD 112 Main Road, Hepburn Springs

SOLD 1713 Daylesford-Ballarat Road, Newlyn

DAYLESFORD AND MACEDON REGIONS McQueen Prestige Real Estate Pty Ltd | 2/123 Vincent Street, Daylesford | m c q u e e n r e . c o m . a u

S O LD

SOLD

$1. 25m

6A Perrins Street, Daylesford

58 Stanbridge Street, Daylesford

SOLD

S O LD

$620k

$570k

51 Fraser Street, Clunes

422 Kingston Road, Kingston

S O LD

SOLD

$987k

150 Mollison Street, Malmsbury

$980k

1410 Daylesford-Clunes Road, Smeaton

S O LD

SOLD

$800k

24 Morton Street, Glenlyon

$805k

29 Eldon Street, Glenlyon

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SPARGO CREEK 1333 Ballan Daylesford Road EXHALE. YOU HAVE UNCOVERED YOUR FUTURE. A rare opportunity to find everything you’re looking for at Oak & Monkey Puzzle.

Featuring spectacular gardens, designed by award-winning landscape architect, 3 bedrooms (including a huge master with parquetry floors), 2 full bath, 2 fully fenced paddocks, wide wraparound verandahs, hydronic gas heating throughout and all just 15 minutes from Daylesford (60 minutes from Melbourne), this is where your future begins.

belleproperty.com

3a

FOR SALE Expressions of Interest CLOSING 25th March at 12.00 noon VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $1,910,000 - $2,000,000

2b

4v

20400 r

03 5348 1700 Natalie Fagan 0459 982 135 Will Walton 0412 511 717

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DRUMMOND 1555 Daylesford Malmsbury Road

8a 4b 8v 55r

LIVE THE DREAM! This property of approx. 55 acres (approx. 10 acres forest) with main residence and two cottages (with separate entrances to the main road) offers the perfect rural lifestyle with ability to earn an income or have your own guest accommodation.

belleproperty.com/222P337490

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE CONTACT AGENT

xx 03 5348 1700 Annette Leary 0407 917 054

5a 2b 8v 14.03r

PORCUPINE RIDGE 67 Russells Road SIMPLY STUNNING! From the moment you open its bright red front door, this one-of-a-kind country retreat will take your breath away. Set on 15 acres of stunning native forest in beautiful Porcupine Ridge, this 464 square metre gem is the perfect place to call home or the ultimate weekender. belleproperty.com

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $3,450,000

xx 03 5348 1700 Annette Leary 0407 917 054

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6a 6b 2v 805r

CLUNES 19 Fraser Street RICH WITH HISTORY Over the years this property has been well preserved, restored, renovated, extended, operated as a BnB, and a private residence, and is now offered for sale to the next custodian to continue to preserve one of Clunes' well known properties. belleproperty.com

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $1,025,000

xx 03 5348 1700 Angela Flowers 0437 456 908

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SPRINGMOUNT 2301 Midland Highway Set on approx. 7.8 acres in the picturesque location of Springmount, this truly unique property has become available for sale. Opportunity to reinstate previous residence or submit alternative plans for council approval, there are many prospects for the astute purchaser. belleproperty.com

FOR SALE EOI CLOSING 25th March at 1.00pm VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $1,500,000 - $1,650,000

xx 03 5348 1700 Angela Flowers 0437 456 908

House.Land.Home.

3 a 2 b 3 v 1486 r

DAYLESFORD 70 Grenville Street COUNTRY LIVING, HOME BEAUTIFUL! Architecturally designed this stunning property with uninterrupted views to Wombat Hill is a vision of contemporary country living. Set behind large electronic gates you will find a private residence surrounded by truly wonderful gardens. As you move through the spaces the views are simply gorgeous and you can’t help but admire how the home flows inside and out. This property is truly home beautiful.

belleproperty.com

FOR SALE VIEW

By Appointment GUIDE $1,600,000

Annette Leary 0407 917 054

House.Land.Home.

4 a 2 b 3 v 4014 r

DAYLESFORD 8 Langdon Court This engaging, fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Edwardian sits on 1 acre. Everything about it is vast, including generous living/dining with bi-folds to a covered deck. Multiple options are at your disposal for the massive ‘barn – a home-based business, studio or whatever you wish.

Close to the centre of Daylesford, The Lake and mineral waters and around 1.5 hours from Melbourne.

FOR SALE

Christine Lewis 0431 853 727

VIEW

By Appointment GUIDE $1,195,000

belleproperty.com

3 a 1 b 2 v 562 r

DAYLESFORD 36 Millar Street EMBRACE THIS EXCELLENT INVESTMENT & EXCELLENT LOCATION! Instant income and future capital growth in a blue-chip Daylesford location. Perfect as a long term rental, (existing lease til May 22 c. $23,000pa), this can also became your future home to renovate.

Spacious 3 bedroom brick property with an eclectic-retro interior, 2 living areas, ducted heating, 2 car lock up garage sits on approx. 560 sqm.

Easy walk to amenities, shops, lakes & all things “iconic Daylesford”.

belleproperty.com

FOR SALE VIEW

By Appointment GUIDE $745,000

Christine Lewis 0431 853 727

2 a 1 b 1 v 300 r

HEPBURN 3B Vanina Street MODERN STYLE FOR A CALMING COUNTRY LIFESTYLE Whether you're a first-home buyer, investor or simply looking for a weekend or permanent tree change away from the hustle and bustle of city life, this stylishly villa unit will win you over with its modern approach to sleek easy-care living. Close to Hepburn Springs shopping and restaurants, and a short 5 mninute drive to all Daylesford has to offer.

belleproperty.com

FOR SALE VIEW

By Appointment GUIDE $629,000

Christine Lewis 0431 853 727

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3 a 2 b 4 v 1033 r

BLACKWOOD 19 Byres Road LAKELAND COTTAGE Dreaming of a tree change? Then this low maintenance home sitting pretty amongst a lovely garden of native and ornamental plants, is your dream come true. On a generous 1033sqm block, on one of Blackwood's most desired streets, this home features three good sized bedrooms all with BIR's and master with ensuite.

belleproperty.com/222P338349

FOR SALE VIEW

By Appointment GUIDE $825,000

Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004

3a 1b 4v 8w

CLYDESDALE 189 Locarno Road TRANQUIL, PEACEFUL, PICTURESQUE SANCTUARY Imagine this – as you make your way past wide open paddocks, haystacks, rolling hills, cleared land, Gum Trees, miner's cottages, and dried stoned walls so famous to the locale, a sense of calm will settle over you every time you drive home to your idyllic permanent home, country escape or hobby farm, sited on just under 9.5 acres acres of undulating land.

belleproperty.com

FOR SALE VIEW

By Appointment GUIDE $869,000

Christine Lewis 0431 853 727

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SOLD

BLACKWOOD 36 View Crescent

SOLD

3a 2b 2v 2633r

TRENTHAM 23 Gleeson Street

3a 1b 3v 1715r

COUNTRY PERIOD HOME TO BE TREASURED Sitting high atop View Crescent is this quintessential FOR SALE Blackwood home! Split level with extensive balcony VIEW By Appointment spaces that allow you to take in the view of the treetops, this brick and cedar home is as stylish as GUIDE SOLD PRICE $892,500 it is functional.

Behind a most established and private pittosporum hedge, on a generous corner block of 1715sqm, come and discover this light and bright weatherboard, which has been lovingly restored to achieve its full art deco glory.

03 5424 1866 Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004 Ceri Spain 0437 730 220

03 5424 1866 Ceri Spain 0437 730 220 Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE PRICE UNDISCLOSED

5 a 3 b 4 v 19 r

BEREMBOKE 311 Camerons Lane ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BLENDED WITH COUNTRY LIFESTLE Your own slice of rural heaven – sit back and absorb this amazing architectural masterpiece (designed by renowned Peter McIntyre) sitting sky high over 19 acres and enveloped in spectacular never-to-be-builtout views of the Brisbane Ranges, the You Yangs, Corio Bay and the Bellarine Peninsula that will take your breath away.

Christine Lewis 0431 853 727

FOR SALE Expressions of Interest CLOSING 12 April at 3pm VIEW

By Appointment GUIDE $1,050,000 - $1,150,000

belleproperty.com

SOLD

MOLLONGGHIP 1248 Barkstead Road

SOLD

1a 1b 3v 55037r

'STEWART'S HUT' CIRCA 1880.

03 5348 1700 Natalie Fagan 0459 982 135 Will Walton 0412 511 717

3a 1b 1v 14164r

HISTORIC COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF TOWN FOR SALE

Set on 13 acres of beautiful farmland looking onto the Wombat Forest, this property is a one in a million for those that want a private sanctuary.

CLUNES 30 Blackmores Road

VIEW By Appointment GUIDE SOLD PRICE $767,157

Circa 1870-90 is an opportunity not to be missed.

Nestled on a prime elevated position of 3.5 acres overlooking the sweeping views of Esmond Reserve. Expansive undercover area, along the west side of the house is ideal for afternoon entertaining.

03 5348 1700 Angela Flowers 0437 456 908

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE SOLD PRICE $621,000

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SOLD

DAYLESFORD 131 Raglan Street

SOLD

2a 1b 1v 1512r

CHARMING COZY COTTAGE Stand in the front garden with light dancing through the trees and feel your shoulders drop as you let the charm of this lovely property envelope you. Surrounded by a heavenly cottage garden and rambling paths this cozy cottage is a true delight.

3a 1b 2v 709r

READY-TO-ENJOY RETREAT OR RENTAL FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE SOLD PRICE $750,000

03 5348 1700 Annette Leary 0407 917 054

Escape to another world with this immaculate single-level delight set on a generous allotment of approximately 709 square metres. With Wombat Botanical Gardens is just at the end of the street, the location is considered to be one of the very best in Daylesford.

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE SOLD PRICE $700,000

03 5348 1700 Christine Lewis 0431 853 727

SOLD

HEPBURN SPRINGS 1-3/2 Mineral Springs Crescent

DAYLESFORD 17 Grenville Street

SOLD

5a 3b 3v 559r

DAYLESFORD 27 Duke Street

3a 2b 1v 1072r

LIFESTYLE AND LAND SIZE! You'll feel like you're a million miles away from FOR SALE civilization as you approach this warm and homely VIEW By Appointment country property, comprising of 2 x 2-bedroom units GUIDE SOLD PRICE $925,000 and 1 x 1-bedroom unit all with open fire, double spa and use of communal laundry.

Renovated with a cottage feel but designed for FOR SALE modern living, imagine dado paneling, picture VIEW By Appointment rails, original wide floor boards all in a 3 bedroom, GUIDE SOLD PRICE $1,290,000 2.5 bathroom, two living space home only one block from the main street of stunning Daylesford.

03 5348 1700 Christine Lewis 0431 853 727

03 5348 1700 Annette Leary 0407 917 054

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TRENTHAM

REAL ESTATE AGENCY

HOMESMART

4 Beatties Road TRENTHAM

6.25 acres

113 High Street TRENTHAM

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$1,295,000

An exceptional opportunity to purchase vacant land of this size in Trentham. The property is zoned Low Density Residential and is set on two titles. The land is cleared and elevated and is just 1km from the town centre. The property could be further subdivided into half acre lots (STCA approval) for a newer up-market estate, or build your own manner house surrounded by your own horses and stables, or just simply land bank this amazing property for the future.

A grand family home with expansive open plan living dining kitchen opening out onto an entertainment deck, northerly aspects, and wide verandas on three sides. The home is fully insulated with established gardens that include boundary hedging. A short walk into town and opposite farmland it is in a fantastic location, just the tree change you have been waiting for.

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“We love promoting the

many attractions of our magical Trentham village...”

Meet The Team HOMESMART TRENTHAM REAL ESTATE We are a new boutique agency in town that provides personalised real estate services within Trentham and surrounding districts.

With a fresh and holistic approach, we opened our doors 12 months ago and are proudly making our mark. We have achieved some impressive residential, commercial and lifestyle property sales during this time on behalf of our happy vendors and purchasers. Some of our sales have been off market where we’ve matched purchasers with sellers who have preferred to keep things private.

As proudly established Trentham residents, Mark Flinn and Rhonda Holcombe are the friendly faces of the Trentham Real Estate Agency, and we bring decades of experience across real estate sales, property management, building and development.

It’s our combined knowledge and expertise that sets us apart to drive maximum return by managing your greatest investment, however that might look. We believe an established, trusting agent relationship is key for a successful campaign and an outstanding result.

HomeSmart Real Estate is in the business of connecting people with property, both for long term locals and city escapees looking to make their tree change. We love promoting the many attractions of our magical Trentham village and its all-embracing community, and we welcome all new residents and investors to this enriching region of Victoria.

If you’re considering selling or interested in your property’s current value in this ever-growing market, please call Rhonda or Mark for a confidential discussion and property appraisal.

For those looking to purchase, we currently have some magnificent lifestyle properties on our books, and many off-market listings. So please get in touch as we’d love to share them with you.

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Secluded Santuary

15 DOMINO ROAD, LYONVILLE

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A once in a lifetime opportunity, it has taken the present owner 33 years to create this escape from the everyday world. Set on approximately three acres of exquisite, landscaped gardens complete with spring fed ornamental lakes.

The home itself set amongst the sanctuary has a warm and welcoming feeling, a modest split level living area overlooking the lakes and fawner. Open plan dining room and country style kitchen large enough for those big family gatherings.

The perfect weekender or tree change opportunity in a glorious country community setting of Lyonville. Radio Springs Hotel helps put Lyonville on the map, it really believes it is the “Centre of Universe”. There is a garden group, walks and cycle trails in the wombat forest, plus the famous Domino Walking/Cycling Trail, yoga, local flower grower, wineries nearby and lots of local produce. Lyonville is 10 minutes to Trentham and 15 mins to Daylesford, which have an abundance of restaurants and cafes. Lyonville is home to the classic woodchop event and is a desirable location situated between Trentham and Daylesford.

GOING BEYOND ALL EXPECTATIONS

Mark Flinn Sales Consultant 0421 078 067

Rhonda Holcombe Sales Consultant 0499 011 382

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An Enchanting Entertainer 21 Walsh Street, Malmsbury

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This immaculate and brilliantly thought out property offers an amazing family lifestyle, perfect for entertaining in small numbers, or larger family events. Glorious gardens and all in a park like setting with numerous secluded areas for dining or just relaxing.

The owner has ensured this property has all the comforts befitting a property of this standard. The entire house is double glazed, fully insulated and serviced with central heating and cooling plus two gas fires giving a wonderful ambience in the dining/living room and pavilion.

Mark Flinn Sales Consultant 0421 078 067

A rare offering for those seeking privacy and space in equal measure or wanting a permanent tree change or simply an idyllic weekender. 3 additional acres for agricultural pursuits along with the 3 acre park and house gardens, amply watered by a bore and irrigation network, with an animal proof vegetable garden enclosure, fruit/olive orchard and berry vines.

The property is quietly secluded in its own rural cul-de-sac and is a 10-minute walk into Malmsbury village and Railway Station, with its famous Bakery and its Baron von Mueller designed Botanical Gardens. Kyneton is a 6 minute drive away and Daylesford and Castlemaine are 25 minutes, with an easy commute to Melbourne via the Calder freeway or VLine with 8 trains a day to Melbourne or Bendigo and beyond.

The owner is looking at selling the property with a walk in walk out option.

GOING BEYOND ALL EXPECTATIONS

Rhonda Holcombe Sales Consultant 0499 011 382

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The Difference is Experience Robert Broadhurst

Robert has represented vendors in a wide array of real estate transactions including residential, rural, commercial and off the plan projects in his 26-year property career.

Raised in Euroa in North East Victoria where his family were well known farmers and builders, Robert followed in his family’s footsteps before moving to Melbourne where he spent 22 years in the competitive bayside market, becoming a director of Hocking Stuart Albert Park and later, Ray White Port Phillip.

Robert’s easy-going disposition and transparency gains the trust and confidence of vendors and prospective buyers alike, making selling and buying your property a stress-free experience – as his numerous clients testify.

Robert maintains a keen interest in the Tree Change phenomenon and competing land uses in the region, as well as period architecture, sustainable design and urban planning.

Robert Broadhurst Director and Auctioneer M: 0488 300 900 E: robert@broadhurstproperty.com.au

Joanne Douglas

Joanne is a rare find in the real estate industry – not only is she a residential and commercial real estate agent, but she is also an experienced property and commercial lawyer. Her commercial and legal expertise brings valuable insights to her clients and helps them realise the full value in their asset.

Whether Joanne is advising on a renovation to maximise a property’s potential prior to sale, or helping buyers navigate the legal complexities of a purchase – she is dedicated to providing a very high standard and personalised service to her clients giving each individual owner, purchaser and property the attention they deserve.

With an eye for detail, Joanne’s approach to every aspect of her life is a quest for the highest possible quality outcome. The results are unparalleled. It’s a combination of skills that is rarely seen in regional Victoria.

Joanne Douglas Rural & Residential Sales M: 0402 044 780 E: joanne@broadhurstproperty.com.au

Lucas Varga

Originating from Los Angeles, Lucas has lived in Kyneton for 10 years. Despite growing up in a different country he knows his town and its surrounds extremely well.

Because of Lucas’ outgoing and warm nature, he was told by many to pursue a career in real estate. He has a flair for being able to talk to everyone and is much loved by his contemporaries and all that meet him, which is particularly useful when winning over a buyer.

So eager to become an agent Lucas began work experience through school to prepare himself for the career ahead.

Lucas is dedicated to his profession with a refreshing and modern approach. His adept use of contemporary software ensures ultimate reach and potential, and his competitive approach to securing the best outcome means he is always looking to go above and beyond for his clients.

Lucas Varga Sales Assistant M: 0488 215 123 E: lucas@broadhurstproperty.com.au

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“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”

Voltaire, French Enlightenment Writer

Fantastic!

Professional in every way

Robert and his team at Broadhurst were great to deal with. All were super professional, hardworking, knowledgeable, friendly and always happy to answer any questions. They were always flexible and happy to work in with times that suited me and were also quick to respond to any queries. A pleasure to work with.

Thank you.

Robert and his team were professional in every way throughout the whole process of the sale of our property. We were kept informed at every step and achieved a great price for the property thank you. I would not hesitate to use him again.

Kristina – 131 Spring Gully Road, Fryerston

Very professional

Highly recommended

Rob and his team were very professional, easy to work with and achieved a result we are happy with. Rob was great to work with from the first meeting (important information about what we could do to make the house more marketable and the sale process), through to the selling of our house. Rob offered us several options and was very flexible to our personal situation.

He kept us up to date and informed about any offers or matters concerning the sale. After the sale Rob provided support and information throughout signing of the contract, including helpful tips on purchasing a new house.

Robert was very easy to talk to, very clear with what was happening and very thorough with detailed paperwork, so we always knew what was happening. Robert did a fantastic job during very difficult times, including statewide lockdowns and achieved a premium price from local buyers. It was a pleasure doing business with Robert. We would highly recommend him Greg & Vienna – 42 Barkly Street Glenlyon 29 May 2021

Noelene – Lot 1, Gradys Lane, Kerrie

Best agent l have ever engaged!

Harry – 103 Tickawarra Road, Romsey

Right from the outset Robert was friendly and very professional.

Robert’s level of communication and knowledge of the area and the current market was second to none. My property was sold in under 2 weeks of listing, for more than l had anticipated. Thank you, Robert, for making the sale of my property an easy and enjoyable experience.

Outstanding customer service

Carolyn – 36 Barkly Street, Glenlyon

Laura – 777 Kellys Road, Kimbolton

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The Broadhurst Promise

Robert is an excellent agent. We have told many friends who are looking to sell to use Robert, we had no issues whatsoever with Robert. He was by far the best agent we have ever used to sell a property.

“Doing everything it takes to achieve the best possible price is a given, however we take it one step further. We believe everyone’s real estate experience with us should be rewarding, enjoyable and entirely stress free. We place our client’s needs ahead of our own in every transaction because we recognise, unlike many of our competitors, that we are in the service industry first and foremost, not just the property industry. We not only see ourselves becoming your partner in your sale, we are dedicated to forging long term relationships with our clients”…

Wayne – 24 Fosters Lane, Kyneton

Robert doesn’t “sell”, he creates relationships and that’s what sells your house. Sold within 3 weeks for the price we wanted.

Very professional, great photos, and he stays in communication throughout the process. Highly recommend.

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FOR SALE

$1,725,000

15 Wallaby Jack Road Trentham

57 Rosa Court Kyneton

Period Style With A Hamptons Twist

Tranquil Family Living in a Park-like Setting

Behind the elegant, Federation inspired exterior, the interior beautifully blends the modern with the classic to give this stunning home a sense of provenance, and a raked ceiling adds lofty volume to the living area. The white-hued kitchen takes its place as the entertaining hub, while a return verandah and a decked alfresco area add light and momentum between indoors and outdoors, allowing for intimate gatherings all year round.

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FOR SALE, EPR: $1,400,000 - $1,500,000

Highly desirable for its exclusive, elevated cul-de-sac position and tranquil rural backdrop, this picturesque family home delivers a high standard of living amidst 2 hectares (5 acres) of serene, park-like surrounds. The welcoming pin oak driveway and circular forecourt provides an indication of what to expect. The home is of superb build quality, with high ceilings, full height windows with framed views of the garden, privacy and scenic rural vistas.

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Forthcoming Campaigns

SOLD $2,200,000

99 High Street, Taradale EPR: $440,000 - $480,000

145 Potts Road, Taradale EPR: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000

169 Harts Lane Kyneton

107 Piper Street, Kyneton EPR 960,000 - $1,050,000

‘Sandford Lodge’

Hidden within the privacy of towering ‘Leighton Green’ hedges, there is a sense of anticipation and arrival at ‘Sandford Lodge’, a classic rural estate. Positioned on 7.64Ha (approx. 19acres), a strong connection to the outdoors is immediately apparent, with rooms bathed in sunlight overlooking the surrounding landscaped garden. Majestic ornamental and fruit bearing trees provide shade in the summer months and frame the home with a kaleidoscope of colour.

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FOR SALE, EPR: $1,900,000 - $2,100,000

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All things botanical

Words: Donna Kelly Image: Kyle Barnes

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OHN Beetham is a pretty laid-back bloke but don’t get between him and a rare tree, or a garden in need of a design hand.

John has been passionate about all things botanical since he dropped geology studies, travelled around Australia for a year and then took up a job as a technical officer in the National Herbarium at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne.

He first walked through the gates in 1977 and stayed for the next 10 years.

“We were at the forefront of doing garden censuses. We would map and identify everything, put it all in a big data base…we were also pressing specimens. So, it was a fairly scientific background but then I went into landscape and design.”

And while he has worked on and visited gardens around the world, John is also keen to contribute to his craft, joining a number of organisations including the Australian Garden History Society, the Botanic Gardens Conservation International, the Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand, the International Dendrology Society, the National Trust (Victoria) and the Garden Plant Conservation Association of Australia. And they are all just his current memberships.

But after a lifetime on the garden tools, including 25 years at Lake House in Daylesford, John is keen to use his extensive knowledge to provide a new service offering consultation, design, plant identification, and creating conservation and master plans.

He has two sides to his business idea. The first is with real estate agents where he sees his services as a unique selling point, offering pre- or post-design for people buying properties along with existing tree identification and the conservation of old trees and plants.

“That will bring all my knowledge about design, identification and surveying to the party with the local community. Then there is a service for anyone who would like me to add more design detail to their existing gardens, designing concepts in totality, or even greenfield sites. Owners can then bring in their own people to do the work. It’s merging my technical background with the physical landscape and design.”

Mind you, there is also plenty to be done with greenfield sites which are popping up all over the shire. “I can come in at ground zero and if they have a site plan or an idea of the orientation of the house, I can start with the driveway, do perimeter plans and irrigation.

“The whole package really. Then you look to the future for trees, maybe for shade, think about climate change and biodiversity. It’s not as easy to choose the right plants as it was in the past.”

“I can come up with a scale of how much people would like to spend and that could range from say $200 to $20,000+…after careful consideration I will come up with a package and keep to that budget. I have always worked like that. Everyone deserves a wonderful garden that suits their budget. I can also provide cultural services like when to feed and prune etc.”

As he talks on the phone John says he is looking at a Chinese tulip tree in the backyard of the Hepburn home he and wife Jane share. He says today it is his favourite. Another, which he uses most in landscape and design, is a Chilean myrtle. I get the feeling there is no tree John doesn’t like.

Link: beethams.wixsite.com/trees-in-australia

Disclaimer: I have known John and Jane for many years and he pops around now and again offering design advice. We have a beautiful almost-walled garden of pittosporums thanks to John. I also have a magnolia, that was pretty much gone, still alive thanks to him. After a visit by John to check on our garden, I came out and found it pruned back hard and watered. I moved the pot and today it is flourishing. Miracle worker! - Donna Advertorial

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COOMOORA 76 BACK GLENLYON ROAD CONTEMPORARY FARMHOUSE ON 19 PRISTINE ACRES Situated just a short 5-minute drive to Daylesford, this stylish and contemporary farmhouse is the jewel in the crown of a stunning 19-acres of park-like landscaped gardens.

The double-story residence boasts 4 large bedrooms plus a study, and a generously proportioned apartment with a separate entry. Upstairs floods with natural light and features a remarkable curved ceiling, versatile and spacious living areas where the spectacular designer kitchen takes center stage. With wide decks on both levels, this is a house perfect for fabulous large-scale entertaining or events.

Throughout the extensive gardens, you will discover private hedged garden rooms, roses, shrubs, bulbs, rare botanic specimens, ancient walnut trees, commercial almond groves, vegetable gardens, and several fruit & citrusproducing trees.

Black swans and other birdlife are regular visitors on the 3 larger dams and a water bore and several rainwater tanks deliver abundant water for the garden and household use. A large concreted barn provides secure storage for vehicles, farm and gardening equipment.

ID and contact details are required at all open for inspections

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FOR SALE PRICE $2,100,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD 87 CENTRAL SPRINGS ROAD

CENTRAL & UNIQUE BLUESTONE RENOVATOR ON 1037M2 Proudly positioned on the high side of Central Springs Road, this unique bluestone residence is offered for sale for the first time in 45 years! This muchloved centrally located weekender currently offers a large master bedroom with ensuite bathroom (unfinished), internal light well & BIR. A generous living area with feature bluestone & timber walls, raised meals area, central kitchen/ lounge with your very own built-in bar, a further 2 bedrooms and tiled bathroom with bath.

A lifelong project; not yet completed.

-Walking distance to Lake Daylesford & Daylesford Main Street

a3 b2 c4 FOR SALE PRICE $995,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 CLYDESDALE 170 LOCARNO ROAD

A BEAUTIFUL RURAL RETREAT IN HISTORIC CLYDESDALE BETWEEN DAYLESFORD AND CASTLEMAINE 2 Bedrooms with 2 Bathrooms with a 3 car carport • 20 acres approx, fully fenced.

• Large farm shed and shipping container • 3 x 22,500 litre water tanks, 3 dams, and irrigation infrastructure • Gas bottles, septic system, and mains power • Abundant wildlife as well as the space to run stock or horses • Zoned Farming • Established gardens • Ideal family home, country retreat or weekend getaway

a2 b2 c3 FOR SALE PRICE $1,100,000 CONTACT Katie Minchinton 0447 207 322 Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 OFFICE 32 Albert Street, Creswick 5345 1073 ID and contact details are required at all open for inspections

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NEWINGTON 1 AJAX STREET

SOLD

A PERIOD HOME TO SUIT ITS PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION Situated on the tightly held beautiful tree-lined Ajax Street sits this magnificent authentic period beauty. Built in approximately 1880 but delicately cared for through to today is the magnificent 3 bedroom home that maintains all of its traditional charm but boasts its modern amenities including renovated kitchen and bathroom, ducted heating through the floor, gas log fire, and private outdoor entertaining area. The traditional features of the home are sure to impress as well with its incredibly high pressed metal ceilings, original lacework that was painstakingly hand-painted, intricate leadlight entrance with near all original stained glass, and its original tiles around each of the fireplaces.

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NEWINGTON 1130 EYRE STREET OH SO CENTRAL!!!

Situated in the highly sought after neighbourhood of Newington is this beautiful period style home. Walking distance to hospital precinct and Victoria park and a stones throw from Ballarat Clarendon College and St. Patricks College. The home consists of two generous sized bedrooms a comfy lounge, open planned kitchen, dining, living space in the back as well as a European Laundry.

Situated on a neat 330 Sqm allotment this home will need a little love to bring it up to its former glory days.

a2 b1 c1 UNDER OFFER PRICE $550,000-$590,000 CONTACT Terrence Morse 0409 701 223 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 706 Sturt Street Ballarat 5331 3911

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BALLARAT 6 QUEEN STREET NORTH THE QUEEN OF THE EAST Nestled at the foot of Black Hill Reserve and situated on a comfortable 346sqm block is this delightful double fronted period home. Located 1.7km away from the Ballarat CBD and a short 20 minute walk to the station, GovHub and Ballarat’s nightlife, this is perfect as a first home or for someone that wants to make the tree change to Ballarat.

The home is on a corner block that has side access for off street parking. The home also boast a fabulous workshop / bungalow space large enough to accommodate most hobbies.

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FOR SALE PRICE $540,000 - $560,000 CONTACT Terrence Morse 0409 701 223 OFFICE 706 Sturt Street Ballarat 5331 3911

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DAYLESFORD 48 RAGLAN STREET “BEACON HOUSE”, ONE OF DAYLESFORD’S FINEST HOMES Fully renovated Edwardian home featuring a contemporary extension, merging the character-filled original home with crisp modern architecture The original part of the home has grand proportions and retains many period features 3 large bedrooms, each with deluxe ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe New living/dining/kitchen area extension is a masterpiece of spacious open plan design

HEPBURN SPRINGS 19 SIXTH STREET CONTEMPORARY & COUNTRY STYLE LIVING IN PREMIER LOCATION This attractive country property on a large allotment enjoys a premier location in Hepburn Springs, walking distance to cafes, entertainment venues and wellness centres. The home features an original cottage with bright interior at the front, with a stylish contemporary bedroom wing, enormous deck with an indulgent hot tub, and a separate studio/guest bedroom.

Currently tenanted so inspections are by advance arrangement only.

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HEPBURN SPRINGS 2 MAIN ROAD

FOR SALE PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

TRANQUIL 3BR COTTAGE ON APPROX. ONE THIRD OF AN ACRE Perfectly located midway between Daylesford & Hepburn Springs this beautifully tranquil property is intimately connected to its garden and bushland surrounds, with views to distant hills in the west. Set high on the site and well back from the road, the cottage features appealing interiors with elegant plantation shutters and dark-stained floorboards, with a restful garden outlook from every window.

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MUSK VALE 16D SHANAHANS LANE

FOR SALE PRICE $910,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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14.7 ACRES NATIVE FOREST ALLOTMENT JUST MINUTES FROM DAYLESFORD TOWN CENTRE • Rural Living Zone - Hepburn Shire • A very beautiful property with tall eucalypts, native bushland, wildflowers • Nearby Wombat State Forest has miles of walking tracks and riding trails • Mains power nearby, though ideal for off-grid living. Rainwater tanks, septic waste system, LP gas will be required

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FOR SALE PRICE $895,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

FOR SALE PRICE $629,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD 25 LITTLE STREET HOME CLOSE TO TOWN CENTRE • 3 Good sized Bedrooms • Central Family Bathroom • Large dining room & separate lounge • Separate Laundry/Powder Room & toilet • All town services electricity, natural gas, town water & sewerage.

• Close to the local schools • General Residential Zone – Hepburn Shire Council – with subdivision/redevelopment potential STCA.

DAYLESFORD 25 CAMP STREET DAYLESFORD VICTORIAN SEMI-DETACHED TOWNHOUSE Proudly positioned on Wombat Hill between the Botanical Gardens and town center we are proud to offer to the market this unique opportunity to purchase this rare property situated just 2 blocks from Daylesford Main Street.

Beautifully presented and ideal for several uses this semidetached home would be ideal as a permanent home, centrally located weekender, or perfect for the holiday let market.

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DAYLESFORD 43 HEPBURN ROAD

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DAYLESFORD 67 CENTRAL SPRINGS ROAD

AUCTION UNDER OFFER CONTACT Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

FOR SALE PRICE $1,060,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD HIDEAWAY ON HALF ACRE ALLOTMENT Perfectly positioned between Daylesford & Hepburn Springs this generous allotment of 2007ms (half an acre) this property has a lot to offer. The main residence comprises 3 bedrooms with an open plan living/lounge area with natural skylight and polished floorboards. The large bathroom boasts a corner spa bath overlooking the treetops, a separate shower, toilet, and double French door access to the covered balcony.

40’S RESIDENCE & SCHOOLROOM STUDIO This Commercial zoned property, a 40’s era residence and cottage/studio, is located one block from the main street of Daylesford - just a short walk to Lake Daylesford, cafes, galleries and shops.

The accommodation in the main residence comprises 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a central sitting room and kitchen/diner, while the studio provides additional accommodation with an open plan living/bedroom, ensuite bathroom and wide elevated deck.

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FOR SALE PRICE $730,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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FOR SALE PRICE $870,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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SOLD

CRESWICK 106 CLUNES ROAD CHARMING VICTORIAN HOME IN CENTRAL CRESWICK Main residence features • 3 large bedrooms • Modern kitchen at the rear of the house, • Two living rooms, one bathroom with separate toilet and separate laundry • Wood fire heater in the front living room and a split system heating/air conditioning • Large block at just over 1000 sq m • Services connected – electricity, natural gas.

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FOR SALE PRICE $550,000 CONTACT Katie Minchinton 0447 207 322 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 32 Albert Street, Creswick 5345 1073

CLUNES 14 LOTHAIR STREET START YOUR NEW COUNTRY LIFESTYLE HERE Are you dreaming of a new country lifestyle? Clunes is a picturesque historic goldmining town set within a beautiful rural landscape of farmland and ancient volcanic hills, yet close to Daylesford, Creswick and Ballarat.

All the hard work preparing this 451 sq.m. level corner allotment for construction of your new home has been completed. Electricity, town water and sewerage are supplied on site and ready for connection.

FOR SALE PRICE $185,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

DAYLESFORD 31 HOSPITAL STREET

SOLD

"MOUNT OLIVE" RENOWNED SPA COUNTRY ACCOMMODATION Privately positioned on a large 1261m² allotment, nestled on the edge of Doctor’s Gully, Mount Olive is one of the most highly regarded holiday accommodation properties in Spa Country. Situated just a short 500m stroll to Daylesford town centre. The home blends beautifully styled interiors with a focus on laid-back luxury and comfort. Mount Olive has featured in numerous glossy magazines and tourism promotions but would suit a residential buyer looking for a permanent home or weekender.

a2 b2 c2 FOR SALE PRICE $1,400,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 ID and contact details are required at all open for inspections

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BALLARAT CENTRAL 32 BRIDGE MALL

SOLD

SOLID RETAIL INVESTMENT This is a rare opportunity to secure a quality investment with a top tier tenant who has been established in the premises since 1989.

The property is approximately 262 m² with a significant 5.2 metres frontage to Bridge Mall and secondary frontage to Little Bridge Street, allowing dual street access.

The building is a concrete and brick construction with a new metal roof.

The lease area is 245m² and is currently operating as a major fashion retail outlet.

This property is in a prominent position and represents a fantastic opportunity to invest in a quality asset that should not be missed

FOR SALE PRICE $1,200,000 CONTACT Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 706 Sturt Street Ballarat 5331 3911

DAYLESFORD LOT 1, 20 HOWE STREET

THE MAYFAIR THE MAYFAIR is a circa 1868 Grand Building with Victorian interiors featuring Baltic pine floors, leadlight window and pressed metal ceilings. Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a gem of a building on around a 365m² block. This property is in the newly reformed Howe Street precinct only 150 metres from the centre of Daylesford Village. Recently painted, new furnishings, new hot water units and new central heating downstairs.

With 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, formal dining room, fully equipped kitchen, upstairs lounge area and a sitting area with an additional full self-contained studio unit, all currently run as a popular holiday rental, with the flexibility to rent the entire property out or utilise the two separate dwellings for increased revenue, plus 2 commercial tenancy at street level.

a6 b4 FOR SALE CONTACT Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 ID and contact details are required at all open for inspections

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CLYDESDALE 150 WILSONS LANE A BEAUTIFUL CREEK FRONTED RURAL PROPERTY IN BETWEEN DAYLESFORD AND CASTLEMAINE A rare opportunity to acquire a picturesque rural property with creek frontage on two sides and over 25 acres of fenced pasture surrounding a two bedroom home with gardens, ample sheds, carports, water tanks and infrastructure. This idyllic property is situated in the tightly held historic hamlet of Clydesdale in central Victoria and is indeed in the centre of everything. Just 20 minutes drive from Daylesford and Castlemaine.

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BLAMPIED LOT 1/161 LANGS ROAD 45 ACRES WITH PANORAMIC RURAL VIEWS, PLANNING PERMIT, 10 MINUTES FROM DAYLESFORD Your journey through the undulating hills and pastures of Blampied - just 10 minutes west of Daylesford - will not prepare you for this stunning property, tightly held by the same family for nearly 50 years. Formed by ancient volcanic activity, this rich farmland plateau with rocky outcrops has stunning views over the surrounding countryside - the perfect site for your new country home.

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LYONVILLE 11 SOUTH LYONVILLE ROAD RENOVATION/REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON HALF AN ACRE, NEAR TRENTHAM & DAYLESFORD Lyonville is a friendly community located midway between Trentham and Daylesford. This property, with a 74m street frontage, has been held by the same family for many years and presents an opportunity for those prepared to take on a significant renovation or redevelopment project.

The house is in need of extensive renovation/rebuilding or demolition. There is an adjacent secure studio room, large shedding/workshop space and various utility sheds.

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SOLD PRICE $525,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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HEPBURN 39 FOURTEENTH STREET SOLD CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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HEPBURN BUILDING ALLOTMENT WITH CURRENT PERMIT Offering a wonderful opportunity to build your dream home (STCA) in the picturesque township of Hepburn. This rare allotment of 2986m² is nestled close to the Hepburn Golf Course and positioned within walking distance to the Hepburn Primary School, Hepburn Bathhouse, Hepburn Springs township restaurants, and entertainment venues.

FOR SALE PRICE $563,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD 15A GRENVILLE STREET GORGEOUS GARDENS IN QUIET LOCATION Ideally positioned in walking distance to Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, only a short walk into town, this bright and open 3-bedroom, refurbished home offers a contemporary kitchen, a spa bathroom, polished floors, and ducted heating & cooling. Set in beautiful established gardens on a level block of approx. 739 sqm; in a quiet location comes complete with a double carport. The sunroom opens onto a large alfresco area featuring wood fire, built-in BBQ, bench, and sink.

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FOR SALE PRICE $830,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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COOMOORA 1/319 DAYLESFORD-MALMSBURY ROAD COUNTRY FARMHOUSE COTTAGE ON 1 ACRE A beautifully appointed country cottage situated just a short 8-minute drive to Daylesford. This spacious cottage has several appealing features and is positioned on a productive approx. 1-acre allotment. The generous 2 bedrooms home features an open plan living/dining area with beautiful bay windows, a country-style kitchen with a wood fire & a walkin pantry. The 2 bedrooms both offer Built-in robes and the central bathroom features a bath, shower & toilet and the full laundry offers a second toilet and access into the northfacing wrap-around verandah.

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FOR SALE PRICE $830,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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GLENLYON 3 MOLESWORTH STREET A COUNTRY RETREAT IN CENTRAL GLENLYON This Cottage is a perfectly private rural retreat on 5585m² [ 1.38 acre] with a 3 bedroom home sited on a park-like lawn area. Lovely tall trees form a rural backdrop to this peaceful surround.

The residence features an open plan living, dining, kitchen – with high vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms with BIR, family bathroom, separate toilet, and laundry. Full length veranda and deck at the front.

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FOR SALE PRICE $795,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD 39 HEPBURN ROAD DULWICH HOUSE AND 2 STUDIOS ON HALF ACRE ALLOTMENT A beautifully charismatic property offering great versatility of use with main residence and two studios on a half acre allotment, central to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.

Dulwich House, the main home at the front of the property, is a beautifully renovated 1920’s era residence. With high ceilings, polished timber floors throughout and many period features retained, the house provides spacious and elegant contemporary country living.

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SOLD CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD 23 FRAZER STREET THE BIG ENTERTAINER ON 1012M2 ALLOTMENT Situated on a large block high on Wombat Hill with lovely views to the east, this private & beautifully presented residence features an entertaining hub that can easily accommodate formal functions or casual family gettogethers. The house has been skillfully designed to provide private, stylish, and low maintenance country living both indoors and out.

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FOR SALE PRICE $895,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD 42 HILL STREET CLASSIC MID CENTURY HOME Located in one of Daylesford’s most prestigious streets, with easy walking distance to cafes, restaurants, and shops. This classic 1950’s weatherboard family home on 650m² sits just a stone's throw from the famous Convent Gallery, Bowls Club, and Wombat Hill Gardens.

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FOR SALE PRICE $985,000 CONTACT Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD 3/104 CENTRAL SPRINGS ROAD CENTRAL DAYLESFORD COTTAGE WITH PLANNING PERMIT Perfectly situated in Central Daylesford, in walking distance to Lake Daylesford, The Amazing Mill Markets, Central Springs & Daylesford town center this open plan style studio is set on approx. 572m² with plans to extend approved by Hepburn Shire Council.

The open plan, light & bright studio features large picture windows, a kitchenette, a separate bathroom with spa bath & stainless glass windows, split system heating/cooling & french opening doors leading to the rear garden.

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FOR SALE PRICE $600,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD 12A SMITH STREET LIVING THE GOOD LIFE Set privately behind a tall and secure front fence, the residence features flexible open plan living with fresh décor, high ceilings and flooded with north light while the superb new kitchen has quality appointments, appliance cupboards and loads of storage. With 4 bedrooms there is plenty of space for family and visiting friends, or maybe reserve one room as a study/home office (NBN connected).

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SOLD CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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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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HE Blampied/Kooroocheang Landcare Group held a training day recently after buying a new spray unit from Goldacres.

President Gary Wilkinson said the group, which has been active for 25 years, covered from Eganstown through to Newlyn North, Kingston, Smeaton, Blampied, Kooroocheang, Campbelltown and across to the Yandoit Hills area.

"We bought the unit, which was given to us at cost by Goldacres, 18 months ago, but due to Covid and other things the unit has had very little use and we have not been able to carry out training.

"I was in touch with Goldacres recently and they indicated it would be good to do the training day when possible as the unit has a bit of high tech gear on it.

"We held the day along with a general meeting on February 12 at Blampied.

We had a pretty good attendance and Goldacres has been really generous with their service.

"In the training, Bruce McIntosh from Goldacres, not only focused on the proper operation of the spray unit, but he was also very detailed into the proper storage and maintenance of the unit as well as giving a good understanding of the various chemical types and their proper handling.

"His talk also showed and demonstrated what type of PPE was required for different chemicals and the reasons why. Bruce handed out some very detailed notes and information on chemicals, cleaning and how to work out spray rates.

"We have also had fabulous support from Hepburn Shire Council and its biodiversity officer Brian Bainbridge, who helped us buy the spray unit along with a gorse/weed puller and many other things."

Above, members of the Blampied/Kooroocheang Landcare Group with their Stop AusNet's Towers sign Inset, Goldacres' Bruce McIntosh demonstrates how to use the spray unit Images: Contributed

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Appointments Macedon Ranges Shire Council has announced four new appointments within its executive and management teams.

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Lauren Wall will take on the role of Communications and Engagement manager. Ms Wall has experience across the not-for-profit, government and private sectors and is currently Marketing and Communications manager at Ballarat Community Health.

Maria Weiss will become the council's Community director. Ms Weiss has more than 20 years community services experience across a range of senior leadership positions at Moonee Valley City Council and is Legal and Governance manager.

Rebecca Stockfeld has been appointed Planning and Environment director. Ms Stockfeld brings a wealth of experience from local and state government senior leadership roles across town planning, strategic planning, infrastructure, assets and sustainable development. She is currently Infrastructure, Assets and Planning general manager at Central Goldfields Shire.

Adele Drago-Stevens will take on the role of Corporate director. Ms Drago-Stevens is a strategic leader with experience in the public sector and higher education strategy and business transformation. Her current role is Digital Transformation and Operations Consulting director for PricewaterhouseCoopers.

The Community Bank Daylesford District has provided funding for Central Highlands Rural Health’s Social Connectivity project which aims to support the social, emotional, cognitive and physical wellbeing of residents through a virtual reality unit.

LGBTIQA+ A panel of diverse guests will discuss all manner of topics at next week’s Birds of a Feather lunch in Kyneton.

ChillOut Festival’s president Matt Clarke, army veteran Yvonne Sillett, Pride Foundation Australia’s board member Ian Gould and Bendigo’s drag icon Polly Filla will chat about their work, their connection to The unit was recently installed at the Daylesford the community and their LGBTIQA+ regional lived Health Aged Care facility and is a great source of experience. entertainment for the residents.

Coinciding with the start of Daylesford’s 25th On Friday, February 11, branch manager Melanie ChillOut Festival which runs over the Labour Day Tudball and Daylesford District Community Development's Mark Rak met with residents and staff to weekend, the question and answer session organised get a demonstration on how the technology works and by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s Country LGBTI Inclusive Program is open to adults who identify witnessed first-hand the enjoyment it brings. as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex.

“What a great use of technology. It was engaging “With a nod to ChillOut’s silver jubilee theme and fun for all. It’s always great to see how much value of ‘our time to shine’ we pay homage to LGBTIQA+ our community grant program adds to local programs people shining across Central Victoria,” says CLIP and facilities. The smile on the residents' faces spoke volunteer and organiser Nathan Allwood. “The Birds volumes,” said Ms Tudball.

The Tovertafel unit is interactive technology designed of a Feather quarterly luncheons aim to enrich the lives of local LGBTIQA+ adults by providing a safe and specifically for people living with dementia or an affirming space to share their stories.” intellectual disability and is enjoyed by all residents. It The Birds of a Feather lunch and Q&A will take stimulates social, cognitive and physical engagement for place on Friday, March 11, 12pm-2.30pm at the the participants using games that have brightly coloured Shamrock Hotel, Kyneton. RSVPs are essential at images and motion sensors. belinda.brain@scchc.org.au or 5421 1666. Transport Funds to purchase the unit were provided by the Community Bank Daylesford District through its grant and payment options are available if either of these are a barrier to anyone attending. application process.

Art therapy specialist for kids in Kyneton

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NEW Kyneton-based art therapy specialist is opening her doors to kids in an effort to help them cope with everything from ADHD, to anxiety, autism, and much more.

Founder Jeanine Kolasa has launched Arteeze, a creative arts and disability support service for children in Kyneton and surrounding suburbs, after completing the federal government's New Business Assistance with NEIS program, delivered by Asuria.

A disability support worker for almost 30 years, and a talented artist in her personal life, Jeanine initially explored the NEIS program years ago for a business idea related to her artwork; however, it wasn't the right time for her to go it alone.

After four years of sitting on a business plan, Jeanine called Asuria for a second time in October last year, except this time, she was ready.

"Well, we had Covid, and people lost work, and I wasn't working much at all. So I thought, why don't I become a sole independent?" Jeanine says.

Joining the Bendigo NEIS class in December 2021, Asuria NEIS expert Genevieve Ware worked closely with Jeanine to help her fine-tune her business idea.

Jeanine continues: "I was a little all over the place because I do so many things like artwork, making jewellery and working in disability, and she really helped me focus, and she suggested I could make it a service and combine a few things."

It was then that Jeanine made the final decision to open an art therapy business.

Underway with two clients initially, Jeanine has opened Arteeze to teenagers, children and small groups with disabilities, including ADHD, anxiety and autism. She's also available to provide services to neurotypical children and adolescents.

"Art therapy helps foster self-esteem, and it helps them in mastering new skills and enjoying creativity."

For Jeanine, a typical workday involves meeting at her clients' homes, catching up, and then laying out materials for them to choose from, including paint, clay, paper, pens, and markers.

"I'd say with ADHD symptoms, they can focus for a longer amount of time by doing an artwork, because they're getting into the flow of creating something, and because it's non-verbal, there are opportunities to have a quietness of the mind."

Other businesses in the Bendigo region that have commenced following Asuria's NEIS program includes an educational services business, an online planning business and a photography and videography service.

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It seems somewhat strange that I am again feeling the need to write about the wisdom of disaster recovery expert, Dr Robert Gordon. It was only three months ago that he presented to a room full of storm-affected residents in Trentham. Now he has just had to do the same in Creswick after the significant damage caused by the massive storm and flood event in early January this year. It seems like these events can no longer be appropriately measured in terms of 50 and 100-year events.

Especially when you consider that for many flood-affected people in Creswick it is unfortunately the third or fourth time in just over ten years it has happened.

As we turn our attention to the recovery phase of this event in Creswick, I was struck by Dr Gordon’s comment that evidence clearly says that the communities that best survive traumatic disaster scenarios are the ones where people in them have strong binding relationships and where people can openly express themselves, tell their stories and be heard by each other. It was certainly a timely reminder in terms of how we might better approach building resilience in our towns and communities as we venture forth out of COVID isolation and the trauma of extreme weather events.

As a Council, we are being more open to hear and respond to a diverse range of community suggestions and feedback. Next week we will begin a series of community drop-in sessions at the Creswick Hub for people to communicate to us and give input on what worked and didn’t work during the flood event in terms of community infrastructure and processes that Council supports operationally. It helps Council and other government agencies to target funds and resources to better prepare our community for the future, but that takes time.

On other matters, I’m pleased to see that Minister for Planning has now approved the Hepburn Shire C80hepb Planning Scheme Amendment.

The planning amendment sets the foundation for future strategic planning work to further protect and enhance aspects of our Shire that our community values and this includes focusing on appropriate development. We are also currently seeking feedback on our Draft Aquatics Strategy which aims to provide a 10-year priority plan to guide the future direction for aquatic facilities in the Shire. We also need your feedback to develop our Positive Ageing Strategy for our large proportion of over 55 population. Jump on our Participate Hepburn webpage for more info and don’t forget that the ChillOut Festival is just around the corner on the March long weekend.

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COUNCIL PLAN FOCUS AREAS

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

The Heather Mutimer Women’s Honour Roll induction ceremony will be held on Tuesday 8 March 2022 at the Daylesford Town Hall. Commencing at 6.00pm, the reception will include the honour roll presentation and feature guest speaker Claire Culley, Chief Executive Officer of The Otis Foundation, a national not-for-profit organisation that provides retreat accommodation at no cost to anyone dealing with the challenges of breast cancer.

To book a free ticket: https://www.trybooking.com/BXHPG (Arrangements are subject to change at short notice due to the current COVID environment)

TRANSMISSION NETWORK

Need help with your submission on the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project?

Council is supporting the community to prepare submissions to the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) on the project. We have hosted a number of drop-in sessions where community members were able to get advice on making a submission and we have an online feedback form available at https://participate.hepburn.vic.gov.au/WVTNP

AQUATIC STRATEGY

Council has released our draft Aquatics Strategy and are keen to hear what you think. The draft strategy is a roadmap for our aquatic facilities over the next ten years. It includes technical information on our facilities, and is informed by ideas from more than 1,000 residents who shared their feedback last year. The draft strategy has a number of recommendations and actions, including upgrades to our existing facilities and ways to increase use of these facilities.

The draft strategy acknowledges the need for community access to a year-round aquatic facility, while recognising the significant challenge of affordability to build and operate such a facility.

Take a look and let us know what you think by Friday 18 March. Find the draft strategy, complete a survey, or find out details on the pop-up sessions at https://participate.hepburn.vic.gov.au/aquatics-strategy.

HELP FOR RATEPAYERS

If you are having difficulty paying your rates please contact Council so we can review your situation and come up with a plan. We may be able to assist ratepayers by a deferral of rates (not waiving of rates), arranging payment plans and interest not being charged on the outstanding current amount.

If you have any questions or you need more information please contact our Financial Services Team on 5348 2306.

POSITIVE AGEING

Have your say on the Positive Ageing Strategy at a community pop-up session in Hepburn Springs. This is to replace a session that was recently postponed and is the last session in the series.

Location: Cnr Eighth Street and Main Road, Hepburn Springs Date: Wednesday, 2 March Time: 10am to 12pm.

You can also have your say by completing a short survey at https://participate.hepburn.vic.gov.au/positive-ageing The Council Plan 2021-2025 describes how Council will strive towards our vision, where to focus efforts, and how to measure progress. Each Focus Area has a series of priority statements, with actions against each item.

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REGROW IN BULLARTO JEREMY NEAL KNOWS THE LOCAL FLORA AND FAUNA AS HE GREW UP IN DAYLESFORD ON THE EDGE OF HEPBURN REGIONAL PARK. His father works in the environmental sector and so it was natural for Jeremy, who spent countless childhood hours in the bush, to study Conservation Biology and Ecology at La Trobe Uni. He has continued working in that space for a couple of decades and has now established a native nursery in a beautiful pocket of Bullarto.

‘I’m passionate about preserving, propagating and promoting the plants themselves,’ says Jeremy, ‘and I get excited about the use of the plants by the creatures that rely on them. A classic example is the koala, which we all know are reliant on particular eucalypt species. But Australia’s ecosystems have thousands of similar examples of fauna that rely on a particular plant or group of plant species. For instance, many types of butterfly rely on one specific type of native sedge, shrub, grass and others for their survival. Our local native plants are critically important and interconnected with other life forms within our environment’.

Five years ago, Jeremy and his wife Poppy jumped at the chance to buy a great property with a house and disused church at Bullarto and return to the Hepburn Shire. The church was built in 1953 to replace a dilapidated timber building which had begun its life as a billiard hall. The local community used donated and recycled materials to construct the replacement church to support a congregation of 12. The church and its attached dwelling are home now for the Neals and their two young boys.

‘On the night of the storm I went outside. I lasted about 20 seconds.

It was so disorienting, so wild, I just thought, “I can’t be out here!” and I didn’t sleep at all that night,’ Jeremy says. The following morning

revealed so many fallen trees on the front road that they went from one corner of the property to the other, piled as high as a bus.

‘It will take a long time before people look at trees the same way again.

I have cleared the debris and commenced replanting and revegetating with local natives. I’d avoid planting large eucalypts next to my house, but there are a great number of small trees and shrubs local to Hepburn Shire that can fill those gaps: Silver Wattle, Musk Daisy-bush, Hazel Pomaderris, Victorian Christmas-bush, Sweet Bursaria and many more, including the rare locally occurring Dwarf Silver Wattle,’ he says.

Jeremy urges people not to be fearful about allowing regeneration, or simply replacing some fallen trees with species more appropriate for the site. He is happy to chat with residents to get a feel for the requirements of their block.

In his own grounds, a gaping hole in the view to the east is a reminder of what has happened, however many fallen trees were chipped and mulched onto about half of the property and logs were retained for habitat. The nature strip was spread with mulch to kill exotic grasses and has been replanted with native grasses and shrubs. Noxious weeds such as English Broom, Montpellier Broom, blackberry and holly had already been dispensed with and in their place are apple, peach, hazelnut and kiwi trees. These have been plumped out with Indigenous plants such as Common Tussock-grass, Kangaroo Apple, Prickly Moses and some Snowy Daisy-bush.

Following a series of stumps used as steps, the Neal boys clamber over sawn timber platforms to reach a swing and a playground amongst the new growth. Fittingly, a kookaburra laughs as young Louie slowly rides the flying fox to the amusement of the chickens. Around to the south, a garden contains an assortment of berries, vegetables and fruit. ‘If it’s not food for us or habitat for local fauna, I don’t bother planting it,’ says Jeremy.

He points to the quirky front fence and gate he rebuilt with sawn branches from the storm debris, and beyond that to two fallen trees.

‘The powerline came down out the front and the trees squashed the brick fence. These two trees could easily have fallen on our house. In the morning they were still hung up and we had the astonishing experience of watching them go ‘crash’ – thankfully in the other direction!’ says Jeremy.

Some large trunks (stags) have been retained from the post-storm removals. More nest boxes have been added to an existing collection and arborists nailed a couple right at the top of the two bare tree trunks. ‘There’s a huge number of fauna that utilise hollows and there’s a lack of hollows in our young forests. Many of the large hollow-bearing trees were impacted by the storm. It takes decades for good hollows to form, so the more nest boxes the better. I put a few up when we first arrived and then a few more after the storm. We have a duck box as we often get wood ducks in this garden. I can’t get up that high to check it. Maybe it’ll house a duck, or maybe a kookaburra. We get a lot of feather-tail gliders and rosellas. For two years running we’ve had white-throated treecreepers in the box out the back, which hop up the tree like a woodpecker. The stag trees are a bit like a hotel with all the different creatures that frequent the crevices, cracks and hollows,’ says Jeremy In the next couple of months, Hepburn Shire Council will roll out a nest box and habitat program and Wombat Native Plants will provide native plants as part of that.

Expressions of Interest for residents to participate in the nest box program will be announced mid-March.

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Heading into autumn Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens -

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ANY people feel that autumn is the best month for mild, golden days and for beautiful gardens. While it might not have the glorious variety of spring planting, the soft luxuriance and vivid colour that we enjoy up here make autumn a very special time, especially on Wombat Hill.

The gardens have not always been the extraordinary collection of exotic, deciduous trees we currently see. It was a volcanic hill covered in native bush in 1863 when 20 mature trees were felled and turned into a mammoth bonfire to celebrate the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

One of the two oaks planted on the occasion is located at the bottom of the little road up to the café – one of the many commemorative “Royal Oaks” that dot the landscapes of the former British Empire. The majority of the original plantings were donations from the local community and they were then augmented by very large numbers of specimens sent to the gardens by Baron von Mueller, government botanist and director of the Royal Victorian Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.

So, what are of special note when the “turning” occurs in the gardens – usually at the end of April. The elms in the Circuit Drive are wonderful, but even better, on foot, is the older elm walk which is ultimately carpeted in golden leaves. The romance of these fluttering yellow flakes is also a feature of the fernery and its historically significant canopy of deciduous trees. Possibly the most breath-taking yellow is the exotic nothofagus between the tower and the toilets up by the carpark. This Chilean beauty is an autumn standout.

For utterly vibrant red, the newly planted nyssas (tupelos or swamp oaks) are unmissable. These youngsters were planted in the entry to the gardens when it was recently refurbished and are something of horticultural beacons with their elegant shape and fiery foliage.

The reds and yellows are not just confined to the leaves of the trees. Over on the lawn above the smaller, Central Springs Road pedestrian entry, is a group of mature, ornamental crataegus trees that have very impressive and colourful berries. They are unusual and highly decorative specimens and off the usual beat around the gardens.

Autumn colours for all our gardens are available at the Friends’ Shed – open for plant sales Thursday to Saturday, 10am-midday. The Edith Cavell chrysanthemums – and other varieties too – are big, healthy pots, as are the beautiful cornuses that have bold red and clear yellow stems that brighten up the autumn and winter garden.

But as a foil to all this bronze beauty, we have pots of the showy, fluffy, purple plectranthus ecklonii which have always been a feature of “hill stations” like Wombat Hill and make a wonderful colour statement under trees in cool climates like ours.

The Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens look forward to welcoming you in what is arguably our loveliest season. Link: www.wombathill.org.au

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New show for Daylesford

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AYLESFORD and District Agricultural Society president Don Harvey, pictured, says the last two years of Covid cancellations have hit "terribly hard".

This year's show is set for Saturday, November 26 with all pavilion entries being judged on Friday, November 25, but Don says that is a long time away "and we have now had our hopes dashed twice already".

"We were hoping to stage our 150th annual show this year but unfortunately we have put the 148th annual show off twice and the 150th annual show is no closer than it was in 2019.

"It seems like an excellent time for people to come in with new ideas, particularly as the long break has sapped the enthusiasm of some of the old hands. I certainly would like to see some younger people come onto the show committee, even school students might re-invigorate or help to steer the new show."

Don said agricultural shows fitted into a framework of Victorian and Australian Royal Shows and a tradition that went back hundreds of years but within that framework there was plenty of scope for local show societies to develop shows that reflect the character of their area.

"Perhaps here we should be looking at a bigger place for our artisan farmers or competitions that involve our Daylesford cafe culture.

"This year we will also trial a much more informal meeting format to encourage newcomers in a meeting for new volunteers and helpers. Anybody who will wear our shirt and take on a task will be welcome, no show experience is required, just be happy, cheerful and helpful."

For anyone interested in training to be a show helper this year and to go on to bigger things in the future, the first meeting for this year's show committee will be on Wednesday, March 16 at 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Rooms behind the Daylesford Town Hall. Enquiries to Don Harvey, Donna O'Mara or new society secretary Rosemary McLean at info@daylesfordshow.com or 5348 5783.

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Wins for Belle Property Daylesford and Trentham

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ATEMyAgent – a review website and provider of digital marketing solutions for real estate agents in Australia and New Zealand – has announced Belle Property Daylesford & Trentham offices as the winner of its 2022 Agency Awards.

The RateMyAgent Agency & Agent of the Year Awards are the only one of their kind in the industry and are based on customer satisfaction.

RateMyAgent provides reviews, ratings and rankings for real estate agents The website’s one million verified reviews are attached to the property sale transaction, ensuring that the information provided is unique to the agent and from a genuine property seller or buyer.

The awards celebrate and recognise real estate agents and agencies that provide excellent client service to home buyers, sellers and landlords.

Will Walton and Peter Douglas, directors of Belle Property Daylesford and Trentham Offices, said they were honoured and proud of the teams in both agencies in winning these awards. They are also multiple winners from previous years.

"Our success is seen to be achieved by having such a wonderful team of dedicated sales executives. Through this success we are able to continue our strong support and sponsorship of many important local community organisations," Will said.

"Belle Property has a large national network reaching beyond Australia through our international partners."

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Curtain goes down at Trentham Mechanics

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HE historic curtain at the Trentham Mechanics Hall has been taken down for refurbishment.

Trentham and District Historical Society treasurer and project advisory group member Natalie Poole said the curtain's centrepiece was painted in 1897 by Will Egan and Ed Charlton with the coat of arms in the centre non-traditional. "The animals are facing outwards to be able to run/bounce away - I believe away from the British Empire as the 1897 Colonial Conference was not well received by those from Australia."

Ms Poole said the proposed refurbishment would include conserving the central coat of arms panel, a section of borders and the museum frame as a unit. It will also include a sample of less decorative cloth housed at the back of the frame.

The process will involve removing surface dirt and particulate contamination from the front and back of the painted panel and borders, and cleaning and consolidating pigments, inscriptions/shield and border sections.

Sections of the curtain - the shield and border - will then be attached to linen and a support. A museum frame will then enclose the assembled curtain.

Once completed the curtain will be on display in the Trentham Library.

Ms Poole said the makeover was being supported by the Trentham and District Historical Society via crowd funding.

If you can help save this piece of history, deposit any amount to the TDHS Appeal Account, BSB 633 000, account number 150731677.

Pictured, from left, committee members Alice Petherbridge, Tony van Rensburg and Natalie Poole, and lending a hand on the day, Bert McIntosh

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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme No, I'm not about to sing this popular medieval song, it’s merely to point out that herbs have graced the kitchen gardens and apothecarian cabinets since time immemorial and, I suppose, sort of sing their praises.

For without doubt herbs would have to be among the original domesticated plants.

The pleasure of stepping out of the kitchen to gather a handful of fresh herbs to enhance a favourite dish shouldn’t be missed by any gardener or home chef. Herb growing can be as simple as keeping a few plants of mint or parsley in pots at the kitchen doorstep, or as involved as planting and maintaining a traditional formal herb garden that becomes the focal point of your whole garden.

Not all garden herbs are useful only in cooking, some are used widely in cosmetics, many have medicinal value. For example, savory may be a culinary herb, but it may be classed as medicinal when its value in aiding digestion is considered.

Likewise fennel is culinary when used to flavour fish, but cosmetic if used to help rid the face of a few wrinkles. Some herbs, such as horseradish, tree onion and garlic, may be classed as vegetables if grown in the kitchen garden.

Not all herbs are low-growing perennials either. For example, bergamot is a hardy, colourful, flowering shrub, elder is a tree, and sweet briar, a prickly shrub. They differ from vegetables in that these are usually eaten as a main course food, whilst herbs provide added flavour to the whole meal.

Although many herbs are attractive flowering plants, they are distinct from flowers grown solely for their beauty. They may be equally beautiful, but have many other uses when picked fresh, or stored and dried.

Herbs to be cut and dried should be allowed to flower first. After flowering is completed, pick and tie them in small bundles and hang them in a garage or porch away from moisture, until they have completely dried, then store in sealed containers until needed.

Herbs usually do best in a sunny but sheltered position in well-drained and wellcomposted soil. Be sure to work up the bed, digging in plenty of well-rotted animal manure, compost or leaf mould. If the soil is poorly drained, you should raise the height of the bed by surrounding with a course of bricks, stones or timber. If planting perennial varieties you will be able to assess how many plants will grow comfortably in your bed by allowing each of them an area of at least 45cm x 45cm.

Your perennial herb garden needn’t be isolated from the rest of the garden. It can be linked to the other areas with tree or shrub varieties of herbs in their own right, or simply selected to meld with the herbs because of their aromatic foliage, fragrant flowers or edible fruits. So start your garden with a few of the below today.

Basil: Used in sauces. Basil is readily grown from seeds or seedlings.

Chives: Green leaves add an onion-like flavour to soups, salads and omelettes.

Dill: The seeds are used for flavouring pickles and seasoning soups and stews.

Marjoram: The leaves are used fresh or dried for seasoning, or sprinkled lightly over salads.

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Parsley: Used to flavour or garnish almost any dish or salad.

Rosemary: Perks up any jam or jelly, or an ideal addition to seasoning fish or meat.

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DON’T get a lot of feedback on my columns, I am sure they generally get ignored as the paper makes its way to the woodbox, however my last column ruffled a few feathers. Well actually, just one feather.

I wrote last edition: "Speaking of pilots, well people in charge anyway, we have an election coming up and it frightens me to death at the prospects they have wheeled out in front of us to run the country.”

I would think I hold the view of most folks who are sick to the back teeth of these dweebs that we are supposed to look upon as leaders. But when I say most people that would be except for who I suspect is a dyed-in-the-wool Labor supporter, who "was appalled at your summation of the upcoming elections".

And went on to say: "But, how many more years of lies and mismanagement and dangerous proclamations do you want in the interest of 'continuity'?"

We did ask if they wanted their opinion published as a Letter to the Editor but oh no, I guess they just wanted to get it off their chest. So, thank-you for your opinion, however your argument does nothing to sway my view of the boring vanilla-white male politicians who are now trotting out wives, offspring and ukuleles as we get ready for an arduous taxpayer-funded run-up to May. Speaking of voting, I vote that it is over. Well, I hope it is over and I am talking about the pandemic. I am more of a coal-miner than a canary. So I will still be wearing a mask a month or so after restrictions and mandates are lifted, however I hope and pray we have come to the end of ubiquitous oppression that has caused so much damage, death and anguish in its wake.

I have never been much of a hugger and as for the kiss thing, no thanks. Just before the pandemic I saw a few around the district embracing that French thing where you kiss on both cheeks. But two years on since I have been able to hug my mates and I reckon I miss it. Hugging will be a bit awkward at first...a bit like your first kiss, more of a collision than an embrace. It's how I imagine two polar bears would hug. A sort of an awkward two-step rumba with a solid pat on the back as you finally dock into each other’s arms.

I also look forward to seeing folks smile and not wince as they re-breathe their own foul bad breath while safely sealed against bugs in the confines of the N95 mask.

I am quietly optimistic that events are coming back such as this magazine’s front cover ChillOut, a sparkly kaleidoscope of humanity.

And there's also the Bullarto Tractor Pull, at Trentham this year, and the only time you can hear an announcement crackle over the speaker declaring that a competitor has achieved "a full pull".

Optimistic rant over…

Group urges Hepburn Council to Rethink The Rex

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Local Lines There’s stuck and there’s stuck

Some stucks you land in Traffic jams mountain crevasses Other stucks are self-defined Stuck at work at home You can walk open-eyed into stucks Sudokus crosswords and other forms of voluntary empuzzlement Ritual rutstuck habits can creep up on you Then there’s the stuck of soap in the soap dish which seems a fair old cling until its suck surrenders and it comes away cleanly insisting to your fingers with the faintest of thwups that it was never all that attached - Bill Wootton Bill gets himself stuck and unstuck in Hepburn Springs.

Local Lines comes mainly from a group of local poets but other submissions are always welcome. To have a poem considered for publication contact Bill Wootton at cottlesbreedge@gmail.com

GROUP of concerned citizens has formed to try to stop the sale of The Rex.

Hepburn Shire Council voted in November for the sale, which would mean a loss of up to $6 million in works already done on the former theatre in Vincent Street, Daylesford.

Council officers had recommended to continue with building the council hub which was to house office accommodation, a cinema, library and public toilets.

Rethink The Rex spokesperson Jules McDonald said many residents were concerned "about the premature decision to sell the Rex with no community consultation prior to making this enormous decision".

The group met in February and identified a number of alternative options including partnering with other organisations to use the space and selling with the condition of leasing the building, or part of it, back.

"There was strong consensus however that the process of selling should be delayed until a full community engagement process has been undertaken."

Member Gina Lyons said the council had conducted extensive consultation with the community about a hub in 2014 and identified all of the components which should be included.

"There was further consultation in 2016 when the council was considering purchasing The Rex," Ms Lyons said. "The community has been waiting four years for the hub at The Rex to be completed. Major changes, such selling the building, should have been flagged with the community in advance because this is a 50-year project in which we all have a stake.”

Ms McDonald said a community-managed meeting to try and halt the sale and start an extensive community engagement process would be held in late March.

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By Donna Kelly

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OW. I just watched the National Press Club piece with Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame.

They were both fantastic but Grace Tame is amazingly fierce. And a fantastic speaker and very happily shoved it to mainstream media, politicians and people in power generally. Really worth a watch on iview.

I also loved watching Grace, as the outgoing Australian of the Year, refusing to smile at a photo opp with ScoMo at The Lodge a couple of weeks earlier than the press club address.

There was a lot of debate over that. Some people thought she was being surly while others couldn't see why a woman had to smile all the time. Surely smiling is a choice. Pretty much like shaking hands.

I think if women smiled less when they felt they were in a power imbalance situation, or just feeling uncomfortable, the world would be a better place. If no means no, then if you don't feel like smiling, don't do it. And if you want, speak up.

In my day (I sound really old now) children were pretty much seen and not heard. Girls smiled at the right times, even when your overly touchy relative went in for a sloppy kiss, and never complained when we got a doll for Christmas even though we wanted the Meccano set.

As I hit my teens I continued to smile. When I got my first job at Myer at 16 I smiled when an older woman strode over to pick up the phone, on my first day, asking "are you deaf?"

When I started my journalist cadetship I smiled when the editor threw a sheaf of papers at me, with my story meticulously typed on them, hitting the back of my head, and roaring "this is shit, do it again".

I even smiled when I was asked to go to a grieving father, who had just lost his son in a car accident the night before, to ask "how are you feeling". Known in the media as the death knock. Luckily the manager of the newspaper stepped in and overrode the editor's request. I was just 20.

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One day I stopped smiling and found my inner Grace. I was working on a community newspaper out of Melbourne, all grown up at about 30, and listened as the advertising manager asked her new recruit, a young girl, to show a bit more cleavage. You know, get the interest of the client. I was the one who roared then.

I think I have been pretty much roaring at all and any injustices that come my way. I have worked my way through the health system at various times for a number of family members, I have "won" a case in the Coroner's Court, just me up against a barrister, although you never really win in that court.

I have managed to get myriad refunds for people who struggle to get to the right person or have been told they can have a replacement when consumer law clearly says you have the right to a refund, repair or replacement - and the customer's choice.

And I would also like to think, through various roles in the media, I have helped people and organisations to have their say and sometimes break through the red tape of bureaucracy for a win.

It's tiring at times but it is also rewarding and I wouldn't have it any other way, I enjoy keeping the bastards honest.

And I only smile now when I want to. If I see you and smile, under the mask, it's genuine. And I hope the same in return. Life is too short for bullshit. If you don't like me, great, but be consistent.

When I watched Grace choose not to smile, I thought "good on you" and I imagined she would be a great example to young girls and boys, choosing their facial expressions and keeping it real.

But then I saw this from a friend on Facebook.

It's part of a certificate of merit given out by a school to a girl who is perhaps five or six. And in the photo she is smiling away, holding her piece of paper, so pleased to have an award for smiling. And the comments under the photo run along the lines of "Oh sweetie you're such a good girl" and "keep smiling".

I wonder what Grace Tame would make of that award. Just saying...

Your Say - Wobbly Woodend Warblers

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HAT? Me? Sing?

When my daughter, newly arrived in Woodend with her family this year, suggested I join her to give Woodend Warblers a try, all I could think of were obstacles.

I hadn’t sung in a choir since school, over half a century ago. I don’t read music. I don’t play an instrument. I am rather deaf and wear hearing aids.

But we summoned our limited courage and turned up at Norma Richardson Hall at 7.30pm on a Wednesday evening in February. We checked in and were welcomed by conductor Andrew Price who asked what section we sing.

I have a deep voice, certainly not soprano, so I guessed alto. No audition, no tryouts, we were just directed to the far side of the hall.

This is a most friendly group, with some experienced choristers who are very happy to stand behind you and help you out with tricky bits.

Andrew keeps it fun. He hands out duplicated sheet music, but as this is a very modern choir, he also puts up the music and audio of the separate sung parts on the Warblers’ website.

So you can practise at home. The music covers a range of popular songs, spirituals and carols for Christmas.

During the year we have had tedious pandemic times when we could not meet. Then silly times, hyperventilating when trying to sing through duckbill masks. But now, unmasked, and with more singers returning, we are in great voice. We’ve even performed in public again.

And by the end of the year? Buzzing confusion for me, has given way to greater confidence. I have new friends. Singing in this choir is therapeutic. I love it.

If you would like more information contact Andrew Price on 0419 604 444, or just come along and try it out! The first session is always free ($12 per week after that). Woodend Warblers meet every Wednesday at 7.30pm. All attendees are required to be vaccinated.

We are currently rehearsing outdoors at Black Forest Timbermill, 988 Black Forest Drive, Woodend.

- Lindsay Cumming

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INCE its inception, Lindsay Smith and Nick Bunning have been sub-editing The Local.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday 22 March 2022 commencing at 5:30pm.

This meeting will be conducted virtually via video conference and live streamed via Council’s Facebook page, in line with provisions of the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Amendment Act 2020.

The proposed business to be transacted at this meeting will be for those who made public submissions regarding the proposal to rename Jim Crow Creek to address Council regarding their submission.

Only the business as detailed above will be transacted at the Special Council Meeting.

This Special Council Meeting is called in line with Council’s Governance Rules 2020.

Enquiries: Acting Manager Governance and Risk on 5321 6434.

It is quite a feat considering most papers don't have one sub-editor let alone two making sure every i has a dot, and every t is crossed. And every street, rockstar or mayor has a correctly spelt name.

But now, we have three sub-editors. Lindsay and Nick have recently adopted Chester, a large ginger cat, who gets very involved on subbing days. That's him, above, with Lindsay.

Nick said if they took a break and headed out they often came home to find Chester sitting on a pile of printed pages of The Local, as if to say, "come on, we're not done yet". Welcome to the crew Chester.

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e bought a holiday house in Wheatsheaf in 2000, on a lovely five-acre block with a pretty little dam that didn’t hold water.

The Hills Hoist in the backyard spoiled the forest view so I pulled it out - hey, we didn’t go there to do laundry.

The property backed onto the Wombat Forest. The place on one side was a ramshackle camp owned by some blokes who came up once or twice a year to ride their dirtbikes around on the back roads. On the other side was a holiday house owned by a couple whose kids had grown up and no longer wanted to hang out with mum and dad in boring old Wheatsheaf, so we rarely saw them. All in all, it was splendidly isolated.

One of our first contacts with local life was at the Glenlyon General Store - we’d go there on Sundays for the newspapers and maybe pick up some other necessities. One Saturday afternoon Carol was cooking dinner when she discovered she needed some spice or herb - nothing that seemed wildly exotic for us St Kilda dwellers - so I headed into Glenlyon. The woman running the shop instantly picked me for a foreigner - when I asked if she had the item I needed she shouted, “No, and I don’t have any peacock feed, either!”

Nowadays the proprietors of the Glenlyon General Store probably still don’t stock peacock feed but if you asked for some they’d most likely try to find an alternative, and then offer to pour you a drink featuring the latest gin from Inner Mongolia, made with herbs harvested from the remote Greater Khingan mountain range.

Eventually we decided to explore Daylesford - we got as far as the Farmers Arms Hotel, where the clock had stopped in, oh, 1975 - a perfectly non-renovated pub. There was just one person sitting at the bar. Surprise: I knew him. We’d worked together on and off for years in the printing and publishing industries.

Next surprise: he stood up from his stool, walked behind the bar, and poured our drinks. Carol isn’t a beer drinker so she asked for a glass of wine. My friend did little to hide his displeasure. Pubs should stick with beer and simple food - wine and fancy meals were ruining pub culture, he believed. It was all a bluff, however he found a bottle of wine and everyone was happy.

We spent every weekend in our holiday house. Instead of going back to St Kilda on Sunday afternoon, we started driving down on Monday morning, going directly from Wheatsheaf to work in Melbourne. We finally worked out that we could live there and keep our jobs in the city, but then Carol, being the clever one, found a good job in Daylesford and quit the commute.

We bought another house - our real house - in the same neighbourhood as the holiday place, which we rented out to some good folks who took excellent care of it, but eventually we sold it; made a fair profit on the deal. In 2018, after almost 20 years living in the forest, we sold our real house too. Made another nice profit, nothing excessive but good.

I recently read that a house in our old neighbourhood sold for more than seven figures. By which I mean a million. Dollars. More than. I remember the place. It was OK. The block wasn’t as good as either of the ones we had, but it was all right.

The renovation done on the house was spectacular - I didn’t like it, though, far too flashy for the forest.

The saying “the more things change, the more they stay the same” is attributed to French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, who, being French, actually wrote “plus ça change, plus c’est la même”. Either way, the guy clearly hadn’t been thinking about the Central Highlands real estate market when he said it.

It’s probably more useful to consider these quotes attributed to American humorist Mark Twain, who allegedly said, “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore”; and Will Rogers, who is supposed to have said, “Don’t wait to buy real estate - buy real estate and wait”.

After many happy years living in Victoria and working at The Age, former Wheatsheaf resident Jeff Glorfeld went back to California, the land of his birth, where in the past three years he has survived bushfires, snowstorms and drought. And Trump. And Covid. The cicadas and locusts didn’t arrive. Well, not yet.