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Live.Love.Life. lost...to wellness weekend

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HE five-day Live.Love.Life. Festival has been cancelled. A weekend “wellness” event will take its place.

The three-year event, which was due to run this year from November 14 to 18, was funded by the Victorian Government’s Regional Events Fund for $450,000. Hepburn Shire Council also provided a grant of $5000.

Daylesford Macedon Tourism chair Noel Harvey said the cancellation happened because of “financial constraints including a lack of sponsorship and difficult cashflow”.

Mr Harvey said while the organisation always had cashflow problems it had believed the festival was manageable. This proved untrue. He said, in hindsight, the decision to cancel the festival should have been made earlier.

Mr Harvey said the $450,000 from the state government was for the three-year period and “we haven’t spent anywhere near that” but could not say at this stage how much had been spent.

Any unspent funds would be returned to the government and the council grant had not been received, he said.

Mr Harvey said festival creative directors, artist David Bromley and singer Kate Ceberano, who had been paid for their roles, were no longer employed because “we no longer have a festival”.

Daylesford Macedon Tourism staff had also been taken off the project and it was not known at this stage if the festival would be resurrected next year.

Mr Harvey said while the bigger events, including a concert with Vika and Linda Bull, had been cancelled, many of the small local events would still take place over the wellness weekend and he encouraged people to take part and support those running them. Some of the events on the revised website include the Clunes Agricultural Show, Paul Bangay’s Stonefields Open Garden, the Macedon Ranges Food and Wine Festival and the Malmsbury Village Fayre.

A Visit Victoria spokesperson said the organisation, which the Regional Events Fund comes under, had been informed that the festival would not proceed in 2018 due to unexpected operational challenges and unforeseen financial circumstances.

“Visit Victoria is currently working with Daylesford Macedon Tourism to understand the costs related to the cancellation of the event.”

Live.Love.Life. Daylesford, as it was first named, was first launched in February this year with Mr Bromley saying the event was “all about creative, intelligent and thought-provoking programming that really connects with people on many different levels”. Mr Bromley said the festival would be “atypical - not a typical arts festival, not a typical music festival, not a typical wellness festival”.

“We are very hard-working people and we seek to offer something quite remarkable that cannot be defined. We are looking at doing things at not just 5pm but 3am – when you are usually sleeping. I am going to paint a picture metaphorically and Kate will metaphorically sing. We want to show how deeply we feel about creativity, about art, about living. It’s like the Dead Poets’ Society, the marrow out of life.”

Ms Ceberano said she had spent most of November, her birth month, in the region talking about the festival and could not think of “anything more delightful”.

“This precinct has a lot of manna, and being Hawaiian, it is about how the spirit of this precinct is talking to us and in what we say to grant it dignity and acknowledge its presence and the impact it has had on all of us, spiritually, physically and mentally.

We want to enhance that.”

Hepburn Shire Council CEO Evan King said council was supportive of the event and understood it had been "reduced in scope". "Events of this size and complexity take an enormous amount of planning and preparation and we look forward to the re-scoped Live. Love. Life. Weekend on November 16-18."

Meanwhile, Mr Bromley did not return requests for comment before press time and Ms Ceberano’s spokesperson said she was not involved in the festival’s administration and therefore she did not feel it was place to comment.

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Artistic move from Montsalvat to Castlemaine

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RTISTS David Moore and wife Jenny Rodgerson have made the move from Montmorency and Montsalvat, the Eltham artist colony established by Justus Jörgensen in 1934, to Castlemaine, and couldn’t be happier.

David ran the Montsalvat painting school for 30 years but along with the move, from the end of this year, will also trade his school for the former church, St Mary’s, at Elphinstone.

The couple first bought a miner’s cottage at Chewton, but grew to love the area so much, they realised they were here to stay but needed more room for their studios.

So they bought an 1865 property in Castlemaine – with St Mary’s to become David’s teaching space from next year.

David said he grew up with “a painting family”. His father is renowned Australian artist Graham Moore and David painted as a teenager, also later receiving formal training with the late Sir William Dargie, another renowned painter, known for his portraits and winning the Archibald Prize on eight separate occasions.

“So I had that formal training and now paint with a loose interpretation of the way I was taught – fairly broadly with a more contemporary feel.”

He believes that anyone can “get somewhere” if they have the right arts training but “some will accelerate more than others”.

Many of those who have accelerated under his tutelage have become firm friends.

David first taught as a secondary school teacher but found the hours took him away from his own painting. He now teaches Wednesday nights and Thursdays and finds that gives him the perfect balance of time.

He and Jenny both have their own studios at home which can be a “bit territorial” but they have a good relationship with both their art and their lives. Jenny this year won the 2018 Percival Portrait Painting Prize and two years earlier was the winner of the 2016 Portia Geach Memorial Award for portrait painting. “She is a big name in figure painting,” David says.

The couple were sorry to leave Montmorency and Montsalvat but David said the artist retreat has lost a bit of its soul and was “a little more commercial”. “We have lost many of our original residents, I am one of the sole survivors.”

But he says Castlemaine and the surrounding areas remind him of an Eltham back in the 1950s where artists still mingle and help one another. “You don’t get that in Melbourne.”

David has been busy painting scenes, in oil and gouache, from around Malmsbury, Taradale, Castlemaine and Kyneton which are on exhibition at Kyneton’s Lauriston Press. His work is also available at James Makin Gallery, Collingwood.

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The show must go on

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HEY began as a way for country folk to get together once a year and see the latest innovations and ways to improve productivity. In the 250 or so years since agricultural shows began they have risen, fallen, vanished, and in some cases come back bigger than ever.

Across the state, 3.5 million people a year go to shows. Take out the 500,000 attending the Royal Melbourne Show and you have a big rural roll-up.

And while the regular favourites such as tug-o’-war, sheepdog trials, woodchops, handicrafts and cake competitions roll on, new events appear as show committees scratch their collective heads and battle to stay relevant in the face of competition from field days, huge sheep shows such as Bendigo’s and a changing population.

Clunes, for instance, has a selfie photography contest for the youngies, Kyneton a night-time game of laser tag in hay bales for teens and Kingston is bringing in food trucks. Pumpkin decorating is all the go in Wodonga.

Daylesford, on the other hand, is having a bit of a struggle getting fresh help. "I don’t want to see it fold," says secretary Sandra Melen. "Especially on my watch."

Shows are no longer held at the struggling Mallee town of Rupanyup.

Then there are the viruses which have hit pigeons and rabbits, meaning the high cost of inoculations stopped Daylesford competitions in these categories.

Of the 115 shows held each year across the state, Ballarat brings in big numbers, while others are in recess yet there were record gates elsewhere.

With its 39-strong committee, ferret racing (BYO animal), keg and gumboot throwing, cowpoo lotto and scarecrow competition, the Clunes Show, on Saturday, November 3, draws up to 5000 people. Its president, John Drife, pictured right, is ambitious for young people to join the committee and puts some of its success down to having “terrific” secretaries.

At 63, he’s a fifth generation farmer, with two sons farming next door, one parttime.

Recently, he recovered a show heirloom which had gone out of his family. Back in 1870-71, the winner of the best spread and powdered butter at the Smeaton, Springhill and Bullarook Show was an ancestor bearing his name. Gazing at the cup, John says, “If they gave this for butter, just imagine what the winner for sheep or cattle got!”.

He farms at Mount Beckworth, 17km from Clunes, where a lone pine tree in the scenic reserve, known as the lollipop tree because of its appearance, was planted a century ago at the end of WWI and classified by the National Trust. It is Victoria's 2018 Tree of the Year. The show features a competition for photos of the tree.

Clunes also has the selfie competition for primary and secondary students, as well as contests for handwriting, poetry and short stories. Homeware entries come from Melbourne, interstate and even overseas - a winning child’s blanket was made in England.

The winner of the rich fruitcake competition can compete in Melbourne, while the dog high jump champ qualifies for the state final.

There is a gentlemen’s choccy cake comp too, with a size limit after a gigantic entry (display space is limited), smocking is making a comeback and while preserves may have dropped off some entries are now infused with vinegar and a sprig of rosemary.

The weather plays a huge part in shows. “We’ve had a good run of luck,” says John Drife. “It’s really bad if it’s hot or wet.” Daylesford has had 42 degree show days and some that were unbearably dusty.

Farm junk is turned into agricultural art at Kyneton’s show on November 16-17.

The 700 breeds of dogs on show must exhaust possibilities.

For the first time, the Kingston show will run over two days, December 15-16.

Secretary Sian Hendry, whose day job is marketing, says the new committee has renewed the vigour, attracting food trucks from Melbourne, sites on offer to market traders, as well as the usual sheepdog trials, horses, goats, woodchop and stockmen’s challenge.

Back in Daylesford, Sandra Melen, whose daughter Kiera is show president, says the Victoria Park show on November 24, battles partly because young people have no interest in being on committees.

“Most shows are doing it pretty tough. People are not farming, or they’re hobby farming, tree-changers from Melbourne are not interested, there are a lot of commuters - and we’re surrounded by forest.

“It’s a good social thing for older farmers. There’s not much in the way of cattle and no dairy…it’s mostly hobbies. The kids with horses are fabulous - Daylesford and Kingston are the last two chances to qualify for Melbourne next year.”

Thanks to Janet MacDonald there’s a strong sheep section (her son Finlay had the poor pigeons). “A few more `Janets' would be fabulous,” says Sandra. “We’re happy to hand the baton on, but there’s selective deafness and a lot of sitting on hands.”

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Telling stories at the inaugural Cicada Slam

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TROPHY is just one of the rewards for the winner of the inaugural Cicada Story Slam.

Not only do locals have the opportunity to tell their personal stories in what will become an oral history of Hepburn, they can also win a place vying for the Rod May Trophy.

The Cicada Slam has begun and will continue over many sessions in the coming months – it’s based on the popular Moth StorySLAM held annually in Brooklyn, USA and has now been brought to Hepburn in a local incarnation of the story slam model.

It was during their 2015 trip to the Moth that renowned local storyteller (with a matching international reputation) Anne E Stewart and former mayor Rod May came up with the idea to hold a local version.

“We wanted to give it an Australian angle, so instead of gathering around telling stories as moths flutter around the porchlight, its the kinds of stories that are told when we are gathered around with the sounds of cicadas nearby to set the scene,” Anne explains.

“The people who have had a chance to do it have realised what a powerful thing it is, and they’re proud of themselves that they had a go at telling a personal story. After the stories, everyone was sort of high from having done it.”

Words: Kate Taylor | Image: Juanita Broderick Above right, Leah Willian tells her story

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Rod passed away, but the dream of the story slam is being lived.

The first in the series, in which storytellers have five minutes to tell their personal story without notes or props and win over the judges, was won by Rania Awad.

Her harrowing story of survival as she and her family fled Lebanon during heavy bombing has captured the hearts of all who have heard it.

The theme of Rania’s session was Change and Chance – upcoming themes include Birds, Taking the Waters, Food Matters, Local Heroes, Queer Stories, and Everything Is Connected.

“The people who have had a chance to do it have realised what a powerful thing it is, and they’re proud of themselves that they had a go at telling a personal story. After the stories, everyone was sort of high from having done it,” Anne said.

“It was pretty amazing. We had nine storytellers on a quest to have their stories told - it’s exciting, now we all just want to keep it going.”

For those with an inkling to give storytelling a go, Anne has some words of advice borrowed from a fellow storyteller, Patricia Scott, an Order of Australia medal winner.

“Like your story, know your story, and enjoy the telling.”

For more information on the Cicada Story Slam, to listen to stories told by previous winners or to try your hand at telling your story at the next session, visit www.thecicada.com.au.

Alex Bolton riding on the desert fringes

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However on the longest straights, the top competitors are pulling twice that. The goal of the main event is to complete eight laps. The winner is the rider who does it the quickest. This year, Alex on a KTM 500 EXC came tenth outright with a time of 4hrs 20mins.

That’s no mean feat as this form of riding is no tootle around a car park, it For this reason it is best for your health that you know what you’re doing. And requires a total concentration and commitment to a track that chops and changes at after that, if you want to be actually competitive in this type of event (or at least not every turn. So how’s it done then? At warp speed on a skinny bike weighing just over crash all the time) you have to be in that very sand practising long before race day.

100 kilograms, how do you keep it all together?

The trouble is this sort of country is a long way from the Central Highlands and “Obviously you have gotta ride to the conditions,” says Alex. “Especially when the for professional rider Alex Bolton of Kyneton it means a lot of travelling to train. But track gets rougher, dusty and whooped out (deep, bike destroying, sand waves caused that’s just what he does, driving hundreds of kilometres north to the desert fringes by riders accelerating and braking). whenever he can.

"You just have to keep the front wheel up so you don’t punch into them and go “You’ve got to spend days up there in the sand,” says Alex, “and for me that over the bars. But it’s also a lot of pre-running, having the bike set up perfect and includes areas around Rainbow, Wyperfeld and Mildura. And yes, it takes up a fair being used to the speeds.” bit of my time. Sometimes I go up to Rainbow during the week, I’ll leave in the So while Hattah is done and dusted for another year, Alex is not resting up and afternoon, ride all the following day, and come back that night. If it’s a weekend, I’ll the training continues. As the current race season winds up he is already looking do two days training.” ahead and planning next year’s competitions such as the Australian Four Day Enduro, Alex Bolton is 26, the son of Bruce and Toni of Bolton Motorcycles and has been Hattah 2019 and other selected races around the country. riding since the age of three. His first ride was a Suzuki quad before moving on to a “I have the luxury now of picking and choosing what ones I want to do these Yamaha PeeWee 50 and a Honda XR 70. Soon he was competing in junior motocross days to keep it fun, including the Tatts Finke Desert Race in central Australia (won until his early teens before moving into state and national Enduro racing a decade

by Toby Price in 2018) which is the biggest, richest and most prestigious desert race ago.

Many of these events are held in thick bush on private land up and down the east in the country. I’m ready for it and that event is definitely not out of the question for next year.” coast but head in to the other direction and Enduro racing turns into loops through open country such as the Hattah Desert Race; a race which Alex has taken part in Words: Anthony Sawrey | Main image: Contributed | Inset: Anthony Sawrey eight times.

For those people not familiar with the Hattah event, it takes place in July and has been running for over 20 years. Today over 650 junior and senior riders compete, the track is 38 kilometres in length and the average riding speed tends to be about 80 km/h.

N THE Mallee country, way up north around Mildura, off-road motorcycle racing tends to be fast and angry. There are few hills to slow you up but lots of sand to suck in your wheels and spit you off at high speed without warning.

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Just sayin’...

By Donna Kelly

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O, Live.Love.Life. is over. Or is it? It really depends on who you talk to.

Daylesford Macedon Tourism chair Noel Harvey told The Local "there is no festival" but he did ask people to support the "wellness weekend" that will take its

place.

Hepburn Shire Council CEO Evan King says the event has been "re-scoped" and he looked forward to the "re-scoped Live.Love.Life. Festival.".

Meanwhile, a Visit Victoria spokesperson said the organisation, which the Regional Events Fund who handed over the $450,000 funding, comes under, had been informed that the festival would not proceed in 2018.

The website is still up and running, with the wellness events, which oddly include the Clunes Agricultural Show, Paul Bangay’s Stonefields Open Garden, the Macedon Ranges Food and Wine Festival and the Malmsbury Village Fayre.

From my memory, and yes, it does get hazy these days, these events have run, under their own steam, for many years. I get that they are on the same weekend, and maybe they were hoping that a few of the touted 20,000 visitors to the cancelled Live.Love.Life. Festival would spill over to them, but are they really now part of the wellness weekend?

I went to two launches of Live.Love.Life. and at the first, at Daylesford's Wombat Hill, everyone was very careful to point out it was not a wellness festival. Yes, there would be elements of wellness, but it was so much more.

At the second launch, held at artist and then-festival creative co-director David Bromley's space in East Street, Daylesford, there was even talk of someone skateboarding through the Wombat Forest. I never heard if you needed tickets to watch him or if he was just a solo performer, but it all sounded very interesting.

And then there were the big events, Vika and Linda Bull, Jack Thompson, who I am old enough, just, to remember from his Cleo centre page spread days, and Kate Ceberano, who is also now a former creative co-director of the former festival. And they are the ones that are gone. Not the people but the big events.

So I guess we look foward to the smaller events and support those who are still doing their weekend events - the locals who decided that they weren't going to take their bat and ball and go home.

There really is, as they say, still something for everyone. And they are mostly very affordable, unlike some of those bigger events. So head to www.livelovelifedaylesford.com.au and find something that suits.

Personally, we're off to the Clunes Show. As you can see by our story on page 5, they are getting bigger and better every year. They even have a selfie competition. Surely Kyle can win that one? Just sayin'...

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The Local - Connecting the Community

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

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

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

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

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Sharing Stories @Stone&Straw Every month (except Dec and Jan) – 4th Thursday Sharing Stories is exactly what the title states – we all have different life experiences and it is wonderful to share them!

Each speaker is encouraged to nominate a charity for guests to donate to.

On Thursday, September 27 from 3pm Valerie Roberts will talk about her experience as an older woman holidaying by herself in the UK. She is an artist and has assisted in running drama programs for the ABC in the past.

In October we will hold a ‘Girl’s Night In’ evening to raise money for cancer research.

The speaker in November is local identity Jack Walker who has lived in Daylesford all his life.

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Artisan grants Bands battle Spring walk

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Extensive industry consultation has shaped the vision and strategy for the sector and the grants program.

Nine regional forums were held across the state, where producers were invited to share their stories. An online survey enabled anyone who couldn’t attend these forums to have their say.

The first stage of the grants program is now open, with up to $5000 per applicant now available to address the immediate needs of producers and food businesses.

During consultation, sector participants identified the need for skills development and small-scale equipment.

Stage two of the grants program will support larger scale projects and will be launched in early 2019.

As part of the FReeZA program, Hepburn Shire Council works alongside young people to organise music events in the community.

The competing bands have the chance to win a recording studio prize at Studio 52 in Collingwood (valued at $1200), and also progress to the regional final in Macedon Ranges. The winner from the regional final will progress to the state final at the St Kilda Festival in February next year.

The event has a $5 entry fee and there are no passouts. The event is suitable for all ages, fully supervised, and drug, smoke and alcohol free.

to be the most significant area of natural grassland vegetation in the region, boasting a number of rare species within it.

Central Victorian botanist and ecologist Paul Foreman, who has over 20 years’ experience in land management and nature conservation will lead the walk, with highlights likely to include slender sun orchids, flax-lilies, parrot peas, and the nationally endangered matted flax-lily.

The Woodend Grassland Reserve is located next to Buffalo Stadium at 1 Forest Street, Woodend.

The free event is a partnership between council and Woodend Landcare.

ANNY’s Farm at Blampied, owned by Danny Kinnear, pictured above, was chosen for the launch of Victoria’s first Artisanal Sector Roadmap, new grants to support the sector and a new web portal.

Link: www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/artisanag

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To market, to market, to buy some artisan bread

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OU can find everything you need at weekend markets, from fresh fruit and veg to handmade jewellery and wares, throughout the Central Highlands and surrounds. Here are just a few.

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

Got a market to advertise? List it here. It's free!

TRENTHAM PETROL & STUFF 1 Market St PH 5424 1611 Mon - Sat 8am - 6pm Sun 9am - 6pm Petrol, oils, swap & go gas, firewood permits, farm produce / produce store, ice, milk, soft drinks, take-away pies, coffee, confectionery, local honey etc. rusty junk, secondhand books, old wares

The Trentham Farmers Market has joined with Trentham Makers Market

Third Saturday, 9am - 1pm

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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Kyle’s Rant

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HOPPING for me, recently, has become a bit of a shemozzle.

I was quick off the blocks with the whole no plastic bag campaign, although I still do puzzle over the plastic content in the millions of children’s nappies that fly off the shelf each year.

I rationalise the nappy thing by thinking it would only be the larger fish that would munch into it and maybe the critter would think a nappy excrement sandwich wasn’t too flavoursome. After all, if I do one day have a run-in with a shark I figure the excrement flavour in the water would give me half a chance. I call this my secret weapon.

Anyway, back to being quick off the blocks. Like with most things in life I am more of a sprinter than a marathon runner. I started well ahead of the no plastic bags deadline and although fully in agreement with the why, it just becomes the how. As in how do I remember to bring the bag from the boot of the car to the shop? So, my solution? Drag the 300 bags from the boot into the back seat. (Sorry hitchhikers. If you get in there sure as anything it will be a case of plastic bag asphyxiation).

But that doesn’t seem to work all the time. I’m usually well on my way in the fruit section when it dawns on me that I have forgotten my prized plastic grocery reciprocals. Anyway, with the backflipping on bags and then you can’t take one’s trolley out through the self-checkout, then that’s backflipped on, I feel a strange unease when entering a supermarket.

What are the rules? Are there bags available to buy if I forget mine or are you just meant to scoop up your items into a box? Am I allowed my small trolley in the self-checkout or is this just reserved for baskets? Is the attendant looking at my used plastic bags to see if I have anything stashed in there?

When I do remember my bags, am I being paranoid? I find myself doing a casinostyle card dealer’s action - showing there is nothing up my sleeve, turning my arms to reveal the back of my hands and shaking my empty bags towards the floor. Even if the attendant has walked away resolving a scale problem on self-checkout number three!

Anyway, one thing hasn’t changed through all this toing and froing and quivering uncertainty from this shopper. I still hate shopping! Rant over…

Lawn tennis starts

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NCE again Daylesford’s lawn tennis courts are in immaculate condition for the start of the tennis season. A busy team of volunteers led by Pete Risstrom have worked hard to get the courts in tip top condition.

"It’s a real treat to have grass courts to play on and the courts are looking beautiful", says club president Greg Malcher.

"We are excited by the start of the season and encourage anyone thinking about playing tennis to come down and get involved. Daylesford Lawn Tennis Club is a relaxed and welcoming club with a range of competitions and events that suit young and old players of all abilities."

What’s on

Junior tennis – begins Saturday, October 27. Caters for school-aged children, prep to VCE and all skill levels. Training for beginners and young players, competition for older juniors.

Tennis Open Day – Sunday, November 11 from noon to 3pm. Come down and join in the tennis fun. Hot Shots training for beginners and Get Back into Tennis for adults. Give-aways, fast serve radar gun, barbeque and more.

Saturday competition tennis – every Saturday at 1pm. Don’t need to be in a team. Show up and play four sets of competition tennis with players of the same ability.

Sunday social tennis – 10 to 11am. People of all abilities can turn up and play social tennis.

Twilight Thursday night tennis – 5.45pm start.

Coaching with Daylesford’s tennis coach Brian Carr. Bookings required.

Hire a court – Simply book online $20 per hour.

Link: www.daylesfordtennis.com

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Why I choose to stay in my own home

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EPBURN Shire residents now have more reasons than ever to stay home as they grow older.

The Hepburn Health Service is providing Home Care Packages for the Community’s ageing citizens, with more and more people taking up the opportunity to remain in their own homes longer.

Daylesford resident, 93-year-old Mary Nield has been involved in the program for 18 months and life couldn't be better. “I’m just happy all the time, as far as I’m concerned, the carers are like a second family, they are there for you at every turn.”

Mary is just one of dozens of men and women across the Hepburn Shire who’ve taken up the Home Care Package opportunity.

Home Care Packages give elderly people the confidence to stay in their own homes longer and feel safer.

The Home Care Package service is available across the Hepburn Shire and surrounding areas, including the Macedon Ranges. Qualified and experienced case managers work with people to plan the care and services they want.

Personal carer Corrie Spicer is a regular visitor to Mary’s place. “I absolutely love my job, the elderly people I work with are very grateful, and the best part is seeing them stay in their homes and gain independence.”

Home Care Packages offer a range of services to older people, without them having to leave home.

To discuss the range of services Hepburn Health Service can offer you or your family member with your home care package, call the Manager Integrated Community Aged Care on 5321 Personal carer Corrie Spicer and Daylesford resident 6595 or email agedcare@hhs.vic.gov.au Mary Nield enjoy a cuppa at Mary's home

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931 Werona Kingston Road Werona 3

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“Willowbank” A beautiful rural Homestead located in the Daylesford region via Blampied, on 130 acres. This property consists of a 1910 homestead incorporating two enormous bedrooms, modern bathroom, expansive living and dining room and stunning kitchen. In addition to this is an airy redecorated one-bedroom 1870’s cottage with open plan living, kitchen and bedroom, ideal for guests or B&B accommodation. Outbuildings include a separate study (formally an old historic stone dairy store) and a laundry and games room in the old dairy. With lush fenced paddocks ideal

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for cattle, sheep and equine enjoyment, horse training ring, abundant exotic fruit trees, and an explosion of horticultural colour, vegetable varieties and successful truffle plantation. All this complemented with a tranquil solar heated infinity pool, spa and tennis court. Also featuring vast creek frontage, 3 dams, ample rainwater storage tanks, farm equipment and hay shedding. This beautiful property is aproximately only 15 minutes from Daylesford/Hepburn Springs and 20 minutes from Creswick, and a short drive to the unique Swiss Mount Hotel.

Private Sale 1,250,000

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34 South Bullarto Road Bullarto 4

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Greywoods Country Estate This stunning character filled 3 bed, 3 bath home plus a 1 bed fully furnished cottage set on approx. 1.65acrs of manicured gardens awaits you. The residences have been fully renovated with top end appliances and fittings, designed colour scheme and lighting throughout, hydronic heating, woodfire and spilt system. Converted barn with remote controlled doors for 4 cars plus workshop and ample storage. Mineral spring, bore and lake provide plenty of water sources for the gardens and lawns. land size approx.. 1.65 acres

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236 Main Road Hepburn 2

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Friday 19 October 2pm

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Development Opportunity Hepburn Hotel site. Opportunity to acquire and further develop Approved 7 Lot subdivision of land totalling approx. 6032sqm inc. existing building previously the Hepburn Hotel. Offering ideal development opportunity due to current shortage of land for new homes. Investors, first home buyers and downsizers invited. Located only moments from Hepburn Village boutiques and restaurants, Hepburn Springs Golf Club and award-winning Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa Retreat, while a short drive to all Daylesford has to offer.

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2300 Midland Highway Springmount

Auction 28 October unless sold prior

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Aghadoe Estate - Circa 1860. Aghadoe Estate is nestled on approx. 60 acres. The original homestead has been tastefully renovated to retain all its historical charm whilst providing for all modern day living and comforts. The homestead includes a fabulous gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 3 luxurious bathrooms, 2 living zones, ducted heating and cooling, open fireplaces (Jetmaster and Coonara), slab heating to kitchen/dining area, monitored alarm system and a partially converted barn that is ideal for guest accommodation or other business pursuits (STCA). To complete this beautifully restored estate the homestead is encased amongst mature and majestic gardens, trees and lawns with picturesque rural views. Ideal for a weekend retreat, family home or a continuation of the current owner’s successful guest accommodation and wedding venue business.

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5 Fourth Street Hepburn Springs

Price 875,000

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Cinque - A contemporary open plan retreat boasting modern fittings throughout. Set in beautiful Hepburn Springs this spacious modern design home with open plan living, fully equipped kitchen, gas log fire and reverse cycle air conditioning. Features two large bedroom both ensuited and with access to the large covered deck which features a sunken jacuzzi with views across the treetops. A trickling seasonal stream meanders through natural set garden surrounds. A double garage and carport completes the picture. Currently a holiday let but would make an ideal home.

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353 Hepburn Newstead Road Shepherds Flat

165 Main Road Hepburn 2

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Price 495,000

Located in Hepburn Springs, just a short stroll to local primary school and golf course. Suited to investors, perfect for the holiday rental market or anyone looking to downsize. Cosy home featuring – 2 bedrooms, open living/dining room with split system, new kitchen, central bathroom and separate laundry. A good sized deck overlooking the rear yard. (Block approx. 408m2). There is nothing needed to be done to this home.

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Superbly located on just under 1.1 acres, this charming twobedroom home features a light filled open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area opening on to a spacious north-facing terrace.

Also including a roomy bathroom with soaker bath, walk-in shower, slated floors, and laundry leading to a mud brick utility room/ studio. Featuring double glazed windows, Esse wood stove, split heating/cooling unit and thickly rendered straw bale walls, this home will be comfortable in all seasons.

Inspection is a must, call now so you don’t miss out.

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Price 545,000

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17a Church Avenue Hepburn Springs

28 Springs Street Glenlyon 4

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Price 668,000

Nestled in the beautiful hamlet of Glenlyon and only 10 minutes from Daylesford, you will find this charming 4 bedroom home, positioned on a 4094 sqm approx. block of landscaped gardens. Featuring 4 bedrooms (master with dressing room and ensuite), central bathroom, laundry, open plan kitchen/family room, formal living and dining rooms. External features include covered entertaining area, lush gardens, shedding, veggie patch, fruit trees and undercover parking for two cars. Other features are solar power and hotwater, large water tank and bore water.

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Formerly known as “Hepburn Cottage�, this charming, recently refurbished miner’s cottage is nestled behind an evergreen hedge and birch trees. The cottage includes a good-sized living room with split system, a generous country-style kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher, two comfortable bedrooms, bathroom and laundry. The interior features polished Baltic timber flooring and wall heating. A rear deck overlooks the low maintenance garden. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and cafes, and Hepburn spa complex.

This property is not to be missed.

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Lee Milne 0488 547 004 Will Walton 0412 511 717

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Price 399,000

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35 Steeles Road Yandoit

36 Stanbridge Street Daylesford

A leisurely 20 minute drive from Daylesford through picturesque rural scenery delivers you to this beautiful property nestled in the historic hills of Yandoit. Surrounded by tracts of pasture and native bush, this unique home set on approx. 41 acres, offers 4 bedrooms (master with ensuite), bathroom with bath and separate shower, laundry and open living/dining area heated by wood fire, and a wide covered verandah. The property is suitable for both permanent or weekend living, and offers the buyer an enviable country lifestyle.

This fantastic renovation opportunity is set on an amazing block of land of 792m2 within walking distance to Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens and Daylesford’s fine eateries, boutiques and shops. The house is in its original state and does need you to bring along the hammer, nails and paint. Comprising: - living room with gas heater, 2 good sized bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and laundry. Outside features a large rear garden with shedding and established trees.

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Price 1,050,000 Contact Lee Milne 0488 547 004

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Price 485,000 Contact Nathan Skewes 0439 322 630

106 Main Road Hepburn Springs

3 Little Street Daylesford

Consisting of three separate zones, commercial, residential and holiday accommodation. The original early 20th century 6 room home has been lovingly restored and renovated and currently operates as “Moongate Antiques”. The rear second floor, modern extension provides a luxury 2 bedroom/2 ensuite home with large open plan living/dining with spectacular gully views. Downstairs at the rear is the 4 room, highly rated Moongate Accommodation. The opportunities for this property are endless.

Beautifully presented 3 bedroom home central to all local services and amenities of Daylesford. This home has recently been updated with a luxurious bathroom, soaker bath and walk-in shower. Kitchen and living rooms are filled with natural light from the French doors that lead onto the outdoor entertaining areas. Other features: gas cooking, ducted heating, instant gas hot water, plenty of storage, secure fencing, tandem carport, double steel shed/workshop. Mature low maintenance gardens.

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Price 510,000 Contact Lee Milne 0488 547 004

7 Swiss Mount Avenue Hepburn Springs

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450,000 Contact Nathan Skewes 0439 322 630

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Price 390,000 Contact Nathan Skewes 0439 322 630

Here is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to renovate, Set on an approx. 660sqm garden allotment the cottage is in a partially renovated state.

The kitchen is rustic & open plan to the living areas. The bathroom has a touch of “provencale” with lovely terracotta tiles. The home also features ducted heating, open fire places, polished boards, and huge under-house storage.

The yard has a cottage herb garden, apple, plum and quince trees and existing established trees.

10 Bells Road Newlyn North Country Lifestyle just 15 minutes to Daylesford and 10 minutes to Creswick.

Located in the quiet hamlet of Newlyn, on just under 2.5acres consisting of three crown allotments, this charming country property provides many lifestyle options with its warm relaxed feel, perfect for the country weekender or new home.

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Price 499,000 Contact Nathan Skewes 0439 322 630

5/5 Borsa Crescent Hepburn Springs

17 Church Avenue Hepburn Springs

An ideal investment property, holiday let or owner occupy. The cottage has 2 bedrooms each with its own en-suite.

The main bathroom is fitted with a spa bath. The spacious, open plan living/ dining/kitchen area has a feature timber ceiling and leads to the outdoor deck area. Walk through Mineral Springs Reserve and Spring Creek bushland. Each unit is on a separate title as part of a 6 unit fully landscaped development and has 2 car spaces on title Currently on the holiday let market.

Currently on the holiday rental market this former Mount Franklin school house circa 1900 has been recently renovated and oozes country charm.

The living/dining room is warm and spacious with high ceilings, gas central heating, wood fire and lovely timber flooring. Two good sized bedrooms, a new bathroom and galley style kitchen.

The low maintenance front garden has been terraced with stone walls and there is a generous sized entertaining area from the rear deck with fantastic views.

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Price 640,000 Contact Nathan Skewes 0439 322 630

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DAYLESFORD

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HEPBURN SPRINGS 2 FOURTH STREET NEAT, COSY HOME IN QUIET BUSH SETTING Freshly painted throughout, with stylish boho touches, & polished floorboards. 3 bedrooms (one with BIR), spacious open-plan lounge/dining with ducted heating, country kitchen with gas cooking, plenty of cupboard & bench space. Modern bathroom with shower over bath and toilet, separate laundry. Elevated views, single carport, small private rear yard, loads of underneath storage & decking to watch the native birdlife with a glass of wine.

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FOR LEASE $395 per week CONTACT Tanya McLeod 0437 808 087 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD 44 RAGLAN STREET SWEET COUNTRY COTTAGE, CENTRALLY LOCATED Bursting with charm is this spacious, yet cosy cottage that has many period features, plus polished floorboards throughout. Kitchen with gas cooking, large dining area with gas log fire & reverse-cycle, 2 large bedrooms, sunny living room with 2nd gas log fire, bathroom with shower & bath, separate toilet, plus separate laundry. Lovely garden with flowers & fruit trees, short stroll to main street, or meandering shortcut to Wombat Hill.

DAYLESFORD 30A HEPBURN ROAD CONTEMPORARY LIVING, AMAZING VIEWS! This modern two story property is in walking distance to Daylesford and Hepburn on a large, fully fenced undulating block. Upstairs offers two generous bedrooms, BIR’s, ensuite, open-plan kitchen/dining, European laundry, central bathroom with shower, bath, separate vanity & toilet.The ground floor features one bedroom with ensuite, corner bar and large lounge space opening to outdoor entertaining alfresco area. Ducted heating & cooling throughout, plus gas log fire.

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FOR LEASE $450 per week CONTACT Tanya McLeod 0437 808 087 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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FOR LEASE PRICE $375 per week CONTACT Tanya McLeod 0437 808 087 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD 14 STANLEY STREET SOLID BRICK HOME IN QUIET LOCATION Within walking distance to Wombat Botanical Gardens & the main street shops.

Spacious carpeted lounge and dining area with gas heating. The kitchen has loads of bench & storage space, with gas cooking. 2 bedrooms, plus a study/or 3rd bedroom (all with built-in robes). Bathroom with shower & vanity, separate laundry & toilet.

Single carport, rear decking, huge fenced back yard (shed not included), with gardening included. Solar panels. Furniture optional. Pets negotiable.

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FOR LEASE $385 per week CONTACT Tanya McLeod 0437 808 087 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD MYRNIONG 424 MT BLACKWOOD ROAD

SUPERB LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY ON APPROX. 43 ACRES Situated on a picturesque 43.6 Acres (approx.) this generous home features 5 good sized bedrooms, with an indoor heated pool, tennis court and everything you could desire in a rural property. Situated 40 minutes to Ballarat, 45 minutes from Melbourne with easy access to Western Freeway. This versatile hobby farm would be a perfect country retreat with space for horses, pigs, livestock, poultry and offers a self-sufficient lifestyle.

With many more features to be explored, an inspection is highly recommended.

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a5 b3 AUCTION Saturday 13th October at 11am CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

HEPBURN 203 MAIN ROAD SOLID FAMILY HOME WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS This property has recently undergone a refurbishment and now offers bright spaces, ducted heating, dual fuel kitchen and a clean fresh look. The home features 3 bedrooms with BIR, central kitchen/ meals area, separate lounge and dining rooms with direct access to entertaining deck which provides long views over Breakneck Gorge. Set on a 619 m2 private block there is plenty of room for the kids to play or just enjoy the sunny aspect.

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FOR SALE PRICE $475,000 CONTACT Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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HEPBURN SRINGS 2/5 SWISS MOUNT AVENUE IMMACULATE SPA COUNTRY VILLA OVERLOOKING DOCTORS GULLY Situated in the heart of Hepburn Springs, this impressively appointed, purpose-built holiday accommodation property is well established and showing a strong return. The property also features a private and undercover jacuzzi and outdoor decking, open plan bedroom/ living, kitchen with cooking facilities and bathroom with walk in shower.

Offered for sale with all furniture, this villa would be the perfect rental investment or weekender.

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FOR SALE PRICE $410,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD DAYLESFORD 32 HEPBURN ROAD

BIG SKY & FOREST VIEWS A spectacular contemporary home featuring luxury living and huge views, sited halfway between Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.

This beautiful home has been designed with large north facing windows to capture natural light and highlight the views, and incorporates rich timberboards and a stylish modern dĂŠcor. With a glamorous kitchen opening to the huge living dining area and wide front entry deck, this home is absolutely perfect for those who love to entertain. High ceilings, sparkling lights and gleaming timber floors create a beautiful atmosphere while providing a contemporary and low maintenance living.

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BLAMPIED 15 BRADSHAW COURT WILDLIFE AT YOUR DOORSTEP A beautifully presented and private country homestead sited high on approx 3.62 hectares (8.95 acres) of lightly treed landscape and overlooking a large tranquil dam with its picturesque rotunda. The residence features bright and spacious living areas with views over the bushland, and offers comfortable low maintenance living year round. A huge lockup shed provides plenty of garaging, workshop and storage space while a studio near the residence provides opportunity for artistic pursuits.

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FOR SALE PRICE $695,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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NEWLYN 2733 MIDLAND HIGHWAY A SUNNY COUNTRY LIFESTYLE Adjoining and overlooking farmland with panoramic views to the distant hills, this charming and immaculately presented 1940’s era home with living areas bathed in natural light has been beautifully restored and modernised to provide relaxed living.

Sited on a large block of approx. 1900 sq.m. (nearly one half acre) and comprising 2 Titles, the house is surrounded by attractive and productive gardens.

The property is perfect as a permanent country residence, weekend retreat or holiday getaway.

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FOR SALE PRICE $430,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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GUILDFORD GENERAL STORE Situated on the Midland High Way (between Castlemaine and Daylesford) in the centre of Guildford, this historic complex of buildings make up the Guildford General Store and Stables Tavern.

Originally the Commercial Hotel in the gold rush era, the large footprint is presently configured as the very popular Guildford General Store and café, with three other rooms as Fergus The Frog gift store, originally bedrooms, they could easily be returned to extra accommodation. Walk-in coolroom, dry cellar, office space, two commercial kitchens, one adjoining the Stables Tavern. A walled courtyard, customer WC’s, one bedroom self-contained apartment. Large North

facing yard on a separate title. Running costs have been substantially lowered due to the extensive solar system installed. The atmosphere is enhanced by the original red bricks and welcoming wide front verandah, high ceilings and vintage décor. This extensive property would suit a number of pursuits alongside the current café/food store, from the growing holiday/weekend accommodation market to wedding and functions. Offered on a walk in walk out basis, including freehold, plant and equipment plus stock to an agreed value, this wonderful country lifestyle can be yours for $870,000.

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Wallpaper, anyone?

with Indre Kisonas

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DO people still wallpaper?" exclaimed a dear friend.

Absolutely they do. I have found it is the daring and the non-home handyperson that chooses to wallpaper. There is an enormous amount of skill to wallpapering well, so the home handyperson tends to stick to paint and a roller.

Nothing wrong with paint only in a house but if you want to truly stamp your individuality on your home or project, wallpaper is a terrific option.

Wallpaper has come a long way since the 1970s wallpaper fad. There are environmentally-friendly dyes, durable papers, wipe-friendly vinyl, metallic threads, crystal-encrusted designs and good pre-pasted papers.

I am told that the new wallpapers are easier to remove once they have outlived their usefulness. This is a point I don’t use as a pro for wallpapers as I like the prepasted papers to be glued as well, to make sure there is no peeling.

That way the steamy bathroom or kitchen can be wallpapered without hesitation. Speaking of kitchens, did you know that clear glass kitchen splashbacks can fit over the top of your favourite wallpaper? (Just make sure the glass is clear and not green tinged). What a unique statement you will have made.

Wallpaper is great for small statements too. You don’t have to go crazy with wallpapering every 3m wall in the home.

A statement wall up the stairs perhaps. I love wallpapering the toilet room since we spend a lot of time in there and it always takes people by surprise.

Why not make it a special room in the house?

A previous client added a retro wallpaper to his mancave as an afterthought when we finished his house reno. Presently, I have a client waiting to paper the wall to her ensuite because we are going crazy and using metallic gold paint on the ensuite doors. The wallpaper will lead in to the gold mosaiced feature bathroom.

Luxe it is, and I love it.

My tiler is wallpapering the inside of his caravan.

I have wallpapered the inside of a drinks cabinet that I renovated. The baby’s room always looks soft and fitting with a wall of soft toned paper or even a wallpaper border frieze.

The feature wall in the living room is a prime spot for wallpapering. It can take the pattern and texture that you only get from wallpaper. This is the advantage of wallpaper.

Wallpaper comes in patterns and textures that you cannot replicate in paint. Not only that, it can be printed on paintable paper, silk, linen or grasses. It can incorporate metallic threads, metallic paints or crystals and minerals. Custom-printed wallpapers even exist.

There is no limit to the decorative imagination.

For when you are in that time of life when you can say, hang the expense, I want what I want, and I want my space to reflect me and mine, go for a touch or a lot, of wallpaper. You won’t be sorry.

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Stripes for the lounge, above, or crystal-encrusted wallpaper for the bedroom, right, wallpaper gives an individual stamp to your home

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'Thank you' party at Harkin Property

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RANCES Harkin held a ‘Thank you’ party for Harkin Property Trentham’s clients, Harkin team, support team, business connections, tradies and the Trentham and surrounds community on the first day of spring, September 1.

Frances had just purchased a portrait of potato farming identity Mary Walsh by local artist Al Dickerson, at the Hairy Arch auction at the Pig and Whistle Hotel – with the portrait to become the template for the party invitations.

Supplies came from local wineries, Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co’s mineral water and canapés from The Plough with the showstopper a cake in a shape of a Trentham miner’s cottage complete with a Harkin Property “SOLD” board.

About 180 people attended the party – which also celebrated three years since Frances took over the business from her mentor and former owner John Fitzgerald.

Frances expressed gratitude in her speech "Thank you for being here and celebrating the success of Harkin as we near our third year. I personally feel this success is in our people and our connection to the community."

Right, artist Al Dickerson and director Frances Harkin with the Mary Walsh portrait, far right, Harkin Property team members, left, Julie Harkin and right, Nicoletta Astuto, below right, Frances and team member Lisa Marmur, and the miner's cottage complete with sold sign Advertorial

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Musk Farm a new and exciting journey

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ATHY and Mike Wagner were visiting Daylesford last October when they saw Musk Farm was up for sale.

They called the agent, who they knew from East Melbourne, and asked if they could take “a stickybeak”.

Nine days later they owned the 3.5-acre estate, famously owned by the late Stuart Rattle and his partner, and murderer, Michael O’Neill.

Cathy, who is still practising as a psychologist in Melbourne two days a week, and Mike, with a business background, moved in in February this year and immediately realised they had been led a little astray by the agent when they asked about the upkeep of the stunning gardens.

“The agent said the gardener was keen to stay on and it would cost about $300 per month,” Cathy said. “We doubled that, and then doubled it again, but when we got our first gardening bill it was $6000.

“So, originally it was just our home and we were going to live here but then we were thinking, ‘OK, how are we going to make this work?’.”

The couple had always intended to provide accommodation at Musk Studio but then they hit upon the idea of private garden tours – and managed to secure the services of Daylesford’s Ray Robinson, a botanical expert.

“We can point out the gardens in general, but Ray can tell you the botanical name of every plant here, and there are a lot of very rare plants. We already know gardening enthusiasts who are very keen to take tours.”

The tours, held every second weekend, start on October 6 and include Devonshire tea cooked by Cathy in her Aga. There will also be propagated plants for sale. Musk Farm is also part of Open Gardens Victoria and will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25 from 10am to 4.30pm.

Being officially open, Mike hopes, will stop the random visits from people they find now and then in the garden, taking photos with their iPhones.

“I say ‘can I help you?’ and they tell me they are just taking photos. I ask if they would like me just wandering into their homes. (The problem is) there’s a history of internet articles going back 10 years and some say it’s a public space and others say there are always garden tours. If we take back control it’s going to be better. We don’t want people to take over our life, it is our home.”

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Cathy said the couple are loving the country lifestyle, Mike adds he doesn’t like returning to Melbourne, and they have had plenty of support from the community.

“We have had a lot of people come on board, helping us get networked, they have been very kind. We originally thought we could do most of the gardening ourselves, perhaps a day every second day, but we soon realised we would need more help. And now with Ray’s help we are going to do a complete makeover of the garden over the next three years. We had come here to settle down and relax but now it’s more of ‘hold on to your hat, here we go’.”

Cathy said they were aware of the property’s past but did not want to focus on the tragedy. “We want to celebrate what they have established here and also make it our own.”

That’s already working with three young grandchildren loving their new country retreat.

“We had them here a little while back and usually at home they live in front of the TV or are on their iPhones or Xbox but here they had all that stuff with them and not once used them. They didn’t even realise our TV wasn’t working. They were too busy running around the oval or chasing the chickens. When we went for a walk to see the cows over the road we got to the gate and one of them said ‘I miss Musk Farm’. We have a whole new relationship with them.

“It’s an exciting journey.”

Right, Jack, the groodle, welcomes visitors to the oval, below left, Mike and Cathy Wagner in one of the 15 garden rooms Words: Donna Kelly | Images: Kyle Barnes

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REIV regional news Days on market down

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- Gil King, chief executive officer, REIV

REIV president Richard Simpson said there was a clear trend in the south west with regional Victoria also seeing days on market decreasing by four days.

“Properties in Williams Landing sold 41 days faster this August compared with 2017 while those in neighbouring Seabrook were on the market for 35 fewer days, Point Cook listings sold 19 days quicker and the days on market for Altona narrowed by 16 days,” Mr Simpson said.

“Melbourne’s south west is becoming increasingly popular with buyers, especially young families, who are attracted by access to public transport, proximity to the CBD, plenty of green open space, shopping centres and community facilities.

“The median house price for Point Cook and Williams Landing are both below the $840,000 median house price for Metropolitan Melbourne and below the $750,000 cut off for first homebuyer incentives. The median in Point Cook increased 13.4 per cent in the 12 months to 30 June 2018 to $706,000 while Williams Landing’s median went up by 10.6 per cent to $685,000.”

Days on market increased four days (from 32 days in August 2017 to 36 days in August 2018) for metropolitan Melbourne but decreased four days, from 47 to 43, for regional Victoria.

“Private property listings do not last long in the Yarra Valley with the REIV’s days on market data showing that homes are snapped up within 10 days in Millgrove, 13 days in Upwey, 14 days in Woori Yallock, 15 days in Yarra Junction and Launching Place and 17 days in Warburton,” Mr Simpson said.

“The South Gippsland town of Lang Lang had the most significant narrowing of days on market between August 2017 and August 2018, shaving off 63 days from 82 to 19.

“Other strong performers were Skye, Narre Warren South, Doreen, Cranbourne East and Cranbourne West where properties lasted just 20 days on market.”

For days on market and other detailed property information including sales results, median prices, trends and statistics, visit the market insights section of the REIV website.

HE Residential Tenancies Bill 2018 passed the Victorian Parliament on September 6.

HE Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s latest days on market data shows that properties in Melbourne’s south west are being snapped up in At this point we do not know when the Bill will come into effect. Real much quicker timeframes than this time last year, signalling intense estate professionals, property owners and renters in Regional Victoria should be aware competition from buyers in the area. that the current Residential Tenancies Act 1997 remains in place for the foreseeable future.

The Victorian Government has declared there will be a period of consultation around the regulations which will sit alongside the RTA 2018 and that could take up to 18 months.

The REIV will continue to advocate on behalf of our members and their clients to ensure the regulations are workable and will be an active and vocal participant in this consultation process.

The REIV campaigned strongly against elements of the legislation which swing the pendulum of rights overwhelmingly over to renters.

It is in everyone’s interests – renters, investors, agents and government – that we have a system that is fair, balanced and practical.

Rental vacancy rates have continued to decline in regional Victoria over the past 15 years and are now at an all-time low of 1.5 per cent (compared with 2.3 per cent in July 2017 and the current metropolitan rate of 1.9 per cent).

There are fears that the bill will make it too hard and too risky for landlords to rent their properties out which could further constrain this already tight rental market.

The changes contained in the yet to be proclaimed RTA 2018 include: • Tenants can bring pets onto a landlord’s property without consent and the landlord has 14 days to take the tenants to VCAT; • Tenants can make prescribed modifications to property without the landlord's consent; • Landlords must upgrade all appliances to meet energy efficiency standards; • Tenants will have up to five (previously three) opportunities to bring late payment of rent up to date and • The 120 day ‘no reason’ notice to vacate, where the landlord wants their own property back for a reason not specified in the legislation, has been removed.

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Don’t miss the chance to own this charm-filled, ca. 1904 cottage on approx. 1,745 square metres located on a quiet street within a stone’s throw of Trentham’s established shopping village and the planned retail development on Market Street. The 3 BR + study home offers period features alongside creature comforts, and the ample garden provides a perfect market garden opportunity, with established trees and a greenhouse, or the possibility of subdivision (STCA).

This is an exceptional opportunity to live your dream, country lifestyle.

Gracing a 944sqm corner allotment. Fully renovated, 3 bedrooms, all with built in robes, one with ensuite. 3.3M ceilings and two generous living rooms. Period features throughout, including ornate fretwork and timber mantels which frame three decorative fireplaces. Kitchen has solid Messmate timber benchtops and modern appliances. North facing rear garden, firepit entertaining space and fully fenced productive garden with veggie beds, fruit and nut trees and chookhouse. Garden shed with concrete floor and woodstore.

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20 Beatties Road TRENTHAM

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This lovely, architect-designed, two-storey home is nestled in a peaceful, 6 acre setting (1 acre cleared, 5 acres bush), with a north-facing aspect.

The kitchen has a five-burner Westinghouse gas cooktop, electric wall oven, dishwasher, and large, walk-in pantry, and looks out to a beautiful vista of trees. With a Nectre slow combustion wood heater, oak and cork floors, bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, and a separate laundry, this is an ideal place to sit back and enjoy Trentham’s natural beauty. Two titles and low-density residential zoning open the possibility for subdivision and further development (STCA).

An easy, 10 minute stroll from Trentham’s centre sits this renovated, period bungalow. Brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a Colorbond roof, underfloor insulation, new stumps, Ned Kelly wood heater, crown moulding and original polished hardwood floors. A bright sunroom makes for an ideal study or guest bedroom, and French doors lead to the spacious, raised back deck. On approximately 1,000 square metres of land with established apple trees, veggie patch and a garden shed, there’s plenty of room to establish a kitchen garden. A must-see for those looking for a turnkey Trentham home or weekender.

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Period tradition with a contemporary renovation The humble origins of this 1860s miners cottage are still apparent with Baltic floors and high ceilings providing the backdrop for a functional, light-filled home. Currently divided into 2 self contained properties, the options are numerous: continue with the solid earning potentialof $120k pa (average) or create a permanent family home, in the coveted Botanical Garden precinct.

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11,370 sqm (2.8 acres) in the heart of Daylesford! Land bank and enhance the 3 existing dwellings for an immediate rental return.

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The second in a series of visits to some of our region's special "home-made" gardens - by The Local's gardening guru Glen Heyne.

Creswick: Margaret Giles' traditional colonial cottage garden In reality, Margaret, pictured inset left, has created a series of three connecting gardens encompassing a streetfront restored miner's cottage, and her "newer" home at the rear of an expansive property.

To my delight, this isn't a "planted to formula from a designer's desktop" garden, but a charming testimony to a dedicated plant enthusiast's two decades' long labour of love.

Not to mention, like many of us, there is evidence of an obvious lack of self control when it comes to possessing each and every new and exciting plant we see - a disorder I blame on my dear friend and colleague Kevin Heinz who regularly entreated us to "always carry a pair of secateurs with you on your garden rambles just in case".

Taking advantage of the buildings, Margaret has created a series of "secret gardens" with a pleasant surprise at each turn.

From the neatly laid out front garden of the miner's cottage, a tree and shrublined driveway opens out into a large car parking area surrounded on all sides by shady trees, beneath which narrow winding paths are lined with massed plantings of flowering perennials, bulbs and shrubs and sprinkled with occasional artefacts and ornaments. An ancient wheelbarrow, put to great use as a plant container, provided a blaze of bright primary colours with polyanthus, or perennial primula, in full bloom.

I was delighted to discover, in one corner, and in full bloom, a recently released hybrid form of the all-time favourite daphne - daphne x transatlantica - which I had only discovered and planted in the past year.

Sunnier beds also featured beautiful examples of wild and heritage roses.

Climbing plants including clematis, wisteria and such natives as sollya heterophylla (bluebell creeper) and hardenbergia (native lilac) draped themselves over fences, verandah posts and trees.

The garden then led past the house and a shady conservatory/garden room to the final, similarly planted garden, which naturally featured the inevitable vegetable beds and fruit trees.

My visit was a delightful experience and, not surprisingly, brought back fond memories to me of childhood visits to old family gardens.

*The garden will be open as part of the Creswick Garden Lovers Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11. See opposite for details.

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Resting within a leafy green pocket of approx. 2.9 acres is this one of a kind lifestyle property. The double brick home with feature stonework and exposed Oregon beams throughout has been renovated to complement its original 1970’s flair.

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Featuring polished concrete floors throughout, a generous open plan living, original wood oven (along with electric appliances), stone feature fireplace, exposed beams and feature ceilings plus a large freestanding shed, an open bay shed or horse shelter and an open paved outdoor entertaining zone.

This serene setting with low maintenance gardens and further proximity benefits to Creswick, Castlemaine and/or Ballarat is ideal for first home buyers, retired farmers or those looking for an enriching opportunity in the country.

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Country Charm and so Close to Town CReswiCk 47 Luttet street Tall neighbouring trees create a tranquil backdrop to this gorgeous weatherboard home. Offering two bedrooms either side of the parquetry floor hallway, a family room through bi-fold doors to a massive lounge, a generous master with WIRs and ensuite, plus a fully enclosed porch with outdoor kitchen/wet bar adding to its entertaining appeal. A pretty garden, multiple water tanks, orchard, garage, carport and additional workshop/mancave with its own freestanding combustion heater makes sure you are lacking not a thing!

• Gorgeous wood stove • Town water

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Superbly positioned just moments from the Doug Lindsay Reserve, and the delights of Creswick, this brick veneer with big front veranda is an exemplary choice for first home buyers, downsizers or investors with an expected rental of $320-$330pw. The light and bright interior begins with a spacious lounge with panoramic windows, split system, gas heating and flowing connection to the dining/kitchen area, while all bedrooms are spacious with a semi updated bathroom and an independent laundry/mudroom with separate second toilet.

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7 Noonan Grove, Woodend ‘Lynburn’, Circa 1890 For Sale $1.25m Inspect by appointment

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A charming Old-Woodend home on three quarters of an acre We applaud this grand old dame of the town, steeped in history, mellowed with time and surrounded by majestic oaks, firs and towering eucalyptus. Situated only a few minutes’ walk from the railway station ‘Lynburn’, offering three large bedrooms and a sewing room/nursery or study, is an enchanting and rambling weatherboard home, filled with character and featuring a wonderful farmhouse kitchen, an impressive central hallway, 13 foot ceilings in grand spaces, three chimneyed fireplaces, hydronic heating throughout, spacious surround verandahs, extensive newly-polished Baltic pine floors, a huge (18m x 9m) shed and all available services. One may only imagine how many meals have been prepared in this old kitchen, now equipped with a Nectre Bakers Oven under the brick inglenook, eye-level oven and dishwasher.

‘Lynburn’ has earned many accolades during her time in Woodend including that of acting as the local hospital caring for returned war heroes, and raising numbers of local families. Most mornings, the local Kookaburras, rosellas and varied birdlife enjoy the spacious grounds, wide lawns and stunning shady tree canopies of the beautiful established grounds. Land size 3029m2.

Is this your once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a part of the delightful history of Woodend?

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HIS large family home on roughly 43 acres at Myrniong boasts several living areas, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and an entertainer's country kitchen with slow combustion stove and meals area.

Then there's the formal dining and living room with double-sided fireplace, full laundry, second family room upstairs and a wrap-around verandah.

The solar-heated indoor pool features its own shower room, pump room and upstairs attic.

The separate commercial food preparation area features stainless steel benches, bread oven, storage and walk-in cool room.

The home is overlooking approximately 13 undulating paddocks, some with paddock shelter and stock troughs, all well-fenced and ready to move in the animals.

With landscaped gardens, 30 fruit trees and a large polytunnel for those winter vegetables, this property is sure to impress.

The home is set on 43.6 acres which are mostly cleared along with a lightly bushed area and there's a main dam and a further two stock dams, with a fire prevention sprinkler around the home.

It has mains power, a six kilowatt solar system, bottled gas, septic system and large concrete water tanks.

Heating and cooling comes via split system heating/ cooling, a wood combustion stove, open wood fires and hydronic heating.

The bitumen tennis court is fully fenced with lighting for those evening matches.

Meanwhile, the property also has a five-bay Colorbond shed with float parking and lock-up section with concrete floor and chook shed.

The property is for auction by Biggin & Scott Daylesford on October 13 at 11am.

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ENDY Spicer owns Jasmine Beauty Therapy which has been in business for 18 years, the past four at Myer in Ballarat, but now also on the move to Daylesford - as part of the team at Hair & Beauty Retreat.

Wendy, pictured right, has always had a love of makeup and an interest in connecting with people on a more personal level. "I enjoy seeing how physical change can make someone feel about themselves but I also believe that beauty is not just skin deep, it’s so much more. Beauty comes from within, a belief and acceptance of self is so attractive.

"At Jasmine Beauty Therapy we offer beauty services for men and women - full beauty services in Ballarat but in Daylesford our focus will be more on brow services, we will also include body waxing, lash lifts, tinting and makeup."

Wendy is a specialist in brow designs and over many years has studied different eyebrow courses including being trained with an accredited international eyebrow training organisation, and then studied to become an educator.

"I now run my own brow designer training course for my staff so we can deliver a professional and consistent service to all our clients. Jasmine Beauty specialises in growing back damaged brows, brow reconstructions and brow transformations plus regular brow designs for men and women."

Wendy said the three most popular services included the Brow Consultation & Design Appointment (1hr $90) - perfect for a first-timer or someone with damaged brows, the Brow Design Appointment (30mins $50, teenager $40) - where brows are waxed, shaped, trimmed and tinted (if required) including makeup to cover and application of brow products, and the Henna Brow Designs ($100 first-time appointment then $65 for follow up) - henna tinting “stains” the skin more effectively than regular tinting and sets to a powder-like matte finish which is excellent for filling in gaps and defining brows. Results will vary for each individual and the treatment is vegan-friendly with 99.5% natural ingredients.

"We will also retail our own line of skincare called Jasmine Botanical. A great way to see what we actually do is to go to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ JasmineBeautyTherapyatMYER" Jasmine Beauty Therapy and Hair & Beauty Retreat are at 9 Howe Street, Daylesford.

"Elise Ullrich, business owner of Hair & Beauty Retreat has been wonderful in welcoming us into her vibrant and busy salon, we couldn’t be happier to be working alongside her with her assistant and jack of all trades Tyler." Bookings: 5331 5055.

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Dr Gwen's work remembered in Trentham

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N SEPTEMBER 28, 1938, a new doctor arrived in Trentham, Gweneth Wisewould.

The people of Trentham had no inkling of what a treasure they received that day; a brilliant physician and surgeon. Dr Gwen as she became affectionately known by locals went on to serve her community for 34 years.

The story of how this amazing, extremely talented woman came to practice in this remote mountain town is a classic revealed in Ian Braybrook’s book, Gweneth Wisewould - Outpost Doctor.

From being a Collins Street specialist in ear, nose and throat, and a university lecturer in medicine with a thriving practice in Elsternwick, Gwen became a country GP at the age of 54.

This Friday, September 28, Trentham is celebrating the 80th anniversary of her arrival in the town, a far different town to what it is today.

Trentham’s Leading Senior Constable Sharon Radau is the principal organiser of a special Dr Gwen Exhibition to be held in the Trentham Mechanics Institute at 85 High Street.

It will run from 10am to noon and feature many photographs, rare film footage and various writings. There will also be some guest speakers; those who knew her well and those who value her as a local treasure.

One woman, a relative in her 90s and is an ardent admirer of Dr Gwen, plans to make the long journey all the way from the Blue Mountains.

The exhibition is an opportunity to learn more about this woman, to gain a true understanding of why Dr Gwen is so revered and admired in Trentham. Her devotion and service to the district will be remembered and spoken of many years from now.

There will also be an ongoing display at the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre from October 1 to 31, open from Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4.30pm.

Dr Wisewould died in 1972, aged 87. She took ill at a committee meeting at the Bush Nursing Hospital, where she performed what appeared to many to be medical miracles.

She died there later that night, attended by her good friend Dr John Charles Moseley (JCM) Harper of Daylesford. Her memory lives on.

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ORE than 600 running prospectors are expected to strike single track gold with the third edition of the Goldrush Trail Runs announced for December 15.

Competitors from across Victoria and interstate will take on courses starting in Hepburn (24km) and from Lake Daylesford (13km), before running all the way south through the Hepburn Regional Park to Sailors Falls Estate Winery.

Organisers have also announced a new 6km distance to entice more runners to explore a short highlight section of the Goldfields Track.

For the first time, the event will team up with not-for-profit charity Berry Street, to raise funds and awareness for Victoria’s largest independent child and family services organisation, supporting thousands of vulnerable children, young people and families. Last year, Berry Street provided safe homes to nearly 2000 abused and neglected children and helped support thousands of vulnerable Victorians healing from their childhood trauma.

“One of our Goldrush runners, Mick Marshall, who is midway through an attempt to run the most deserts in a calendar year, approached us with the idea of nominating Berry Street as our preferred charity," said race organiser Julian Spence.

"We passionately believe in the work that Berry Street does in advocating for better childhoods, so we jumped at the opportunity to team up."

The concept of the GoldRush Trail Run came about when Julian, a road and trail runner, opened a running shop in Ballarat and noted that there lacked a suitable focus for trail runners in the region.

Working with a trail events and tours operator, Chris Ord from Tour de Trails, and local runners Tash and David Fraser, he set about conjuring an event that local trail runners could be proud of and congregate around.

“Over the last two years of running the event we have welcomed more than a thousand runners plus friends and family to the Goldfields Track and the feedback has been incredible.

"Runners truly love the trails here and the festive vibe at the finish line makes for a perfect way to see out the running year just prior to a season of Christmas feasting.

Many didn’t know there was such an awesome single-track in the DaylesfordHepburn region, so we’ve introduced a whole bunch of new people to the place with lots returning to the region to train and explore more trails."

Link: www.goldrushrun.net

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U3A HEPBURN SHIRE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Kyneton Long Lunch 2018

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 at 10.30am (Doors open at 10am) SENIOR CITIZEN'S ROOM Rear of Daylesford Town Hall SPEAKER: DR NEVILLE WHITE Anthropologist who has worked with indigenous Australians in Arnhem Land.

A light lunch will follow the meeting Enquiries: Anne Tamblyn 0411 866 643

Tickets on sale now! www.kynetonclc.org.au

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019 HEATHER MUTIMER HONOUR ROLL 2019 - NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

The Heather Mutimer Honour Roll seeks to pay tribute to the women in the Shire whose contributions, courage and examples have led to significant social change for women. Successful inductees will be announced at a Civic Function celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March 2019.

WHERE CAN I GET A NOMINATION FORM? • Hepburn Shire Council Customer Service Offices • Hepburn Shire Council website - www.hepburn.vic.gov.au

RECOGNISING EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN IN OUR SHIRE

Nominations must be made on the official nomination form and must be lodged with Council by 5pm on Wednesday 31 October 2018.

HOW DO I RSVP TO THE EVENT? For more information or to RSVP (for catering purposes) contact Customer Service on 5348 2306.

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Vote for our Matthew Harding memorial project:

Dancing A Jig With Dad

Matthew Harding, internationally renowned steel, stone and wood sculptor tragically ended his life on 22 February 2018.

Who can vote: Victorian residents aged 16+ How to vote for Dancing A Jig With Dad: • Go to www.pickmyproject.vic.gov.au • Key in Trentham as ‘your community’ (you don’t need to live in Trentham to support this project) • Register via Facebook, Google or email, providing your name and contact details • Vote for Dancing A Jig With Dad and two other projects (all votes have equal weight, so you can cast your votes in any order) Voting closes 17 September 2018

We need your vote to win a VicGov grant for a memorial in Trentham, where Matthew lived and worked. Featuring two of the steel ‘jigs’ used in the creation of his award-winning sculptures, it will be mounted on local Trentham stone.

For more information: Jacinta Burke, 0418 542 411 jacinta@jacintaburke.com.au David and Janine Bryant artattack@bigpond.com

Please pass this message to others who may be interested in honouring Matthew’s skill, life and legacy.

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From above right, clockwise, house-made potato gnocchi, Sri Lankan beetroot and coconut dhal dumplings, the tasting plate and the roasted beef marrow with chargrilled octopus Words: Donna Kelly Images: Kyle Barnes

Spring time for new menu at Farmers Arms

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T’S finally really Spring, so that means time for a new and exciting menu at the Farmers Arms Hotel in Daylesford.

Mel also suggested the House-made (by Gavan) potato gnocchi with roast pumpkin, sage & burnt butter ($26). Now, I love a good gnocchi, and I love this dish. The gnocchi was light and fluffy, the pumpkin tender and sweet and the flavours Don’t worry, all the regular Farmers classics are still available. My all-time favourites - Chickpea Falafels with baba ganoush & garden salad served on grilled pita just came together in harmony. Yum. My new favourite – sorry, falafels.

Now, that is a share plate and a main each but Mel insisted, well we were ($22) and Beer battered gummy shark served with chips & salad ($29). And Kyle’s complicit, that we also try another vegetarian and gluten-free dish, the Sri Lankan much-loved Roast pork belly served on mash with broccolini & red wine jus ($37) braised beetroot & coconut dhal dumplings ($27). Again, something really different and Korean bibimbap Hotpot with crunchy rice, vegetables, beef, egg yolk, sriracha sauce & kim chi ($24). But sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone and and really tasty. The dumplings were three perfect bundles of cooked lentils with coconut oil – and many other aromatics, atop a colourful bed of stewed beetroot. It try something new. looked fantastic and tasted even better.

Starters Dessert We found a seat at the bar on the weekend and manager Mel took us through the After all that, it is no wonder we skipped dessert, but if I had my time over again menu making some really great suggestions starting with the Tasting Plate: Olives, I would go for the Soft centered Matcha pudding, black sesame ice-cream ($16).

Taramasalata, Terrine, Pickled octopus, Feta, Bresaola ($26) which give you a little Once again, that Asian influence, and I can’t go past anything with a green tea hit. bit of everything with a decent serving of toasted flatbread. I loved the taramasalata, nice and salty and the Salt Kitchen wagyu bresaola, topped with a piquant sauce, was There’s lots of other sweet things on offer and also a cheese plate with Muscatel grapes, quince paste, apple, pear and toasties with a choice of Saint Agur Blue or delicious. Kyle loved the pickled octopus tentacles – perfectly tender and with a hint d'Affinois cheese. One cheese is $17 while two are just $24. of heat.

Other starters include the well-loved Chicken & prawn dumplings with Asian For the kids dipping sauce ($24), “Dips and Pita”: Taramasalata, baba ganoush & beetroot School holidays are upon us again so if you want to keep the rugrats happy take hummus with grilled flat bread ($17) or just the simple Sweet potato wedges, with them out for a meal. Those 12 years & under can enjoy, all $15 each, Fish & Chips, capsicum mayo ($11).

Chicken Schnitzel, Pasta with Bolognese or Pasta with Napoli sauce.

Mains Something else But for us it was time for mains. And a dish with a difference. Farmers Arms The Farmers Arms always has events happening. There’s the famous Friday night executive chef Gavan Anders is, obviously a big foodie, but he also loves Asia, and meat raffle and during September, they are raising money for the Daylesford Cinema. seems to be always “just back”. So it is no wonder the menu also has a smattering of awesome Asian dishes. Spring is no different, and Mel pointed us to the Roasted beef Also this weekend, is the AFL Grand Final gourmet barbeque with plenty of drink specials with two large screens showing the live action. Next event is the Golden marrow on the bone with char grilled octopus, bonito flakes & salsa verde ($25).

Tongue Master Quiz on Monday, October 15, hosted by Richard Cornish and Max Now, I have eaten a lot of strange dishes but this was a first. And it was delicious.

Along with the octopus it comes with two chunky pieces of chargrilled toast – which Allen. A trivia quiz full of flavour with heaps of great prizes. Then for Melbourne Cup Day it’s time for a chicken and champagne “breakfast”, gourmet barbeque is what you smear it over. Very meaty, like you would expect, but if you enjoy pate or sweetbreads, you get the idea. The octopus had a delicious char to it, covered with BBQ, Fashions on the Field with a $500 first prize and sweepstakes. And if that’s not enough, on Thursday, November 15 there’s the Intimate Dinner with Normie Rowe. dancing bonito flakes and a full-flavoured salsa verde on the side.

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Meal deals for locals...and visitors too!

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

Monday:

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Monday Meatball Madness - $20 (Vegetarian too) Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Parma Night - $16-$22 - depending on time Mercato, Daylesford - three courses - $40, five courses - $70

Sunday:

The Surly Goat, Hepburn - lunch special - two courses and a glass of wine - $40 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Roast - $16-$22 - depending on time

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

Galley Diner, Daylesford - lunch deal - burger, soft drink, fries - $17 Casa El Rey, Daylesford - lunch deal - burrito, soft drink - $15

Tuesday:

Community Lunch:

Wednesday:

Raffles:

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

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Burger Night with chips - $20 Mercato, Daylesford - three courses - $40, five courses - $70 Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Pot (or glass of house wine) and Parma - $20 Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham - Locals' Night. Weekly specials @ $18

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

Thursday:

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Steak Night - $20 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Burger Night - $16-$22 - depending on time The Plough, Trentham - Locals' All Day Dining - 2 courses $27/3 courses $32 The Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham - Woodfired pizza specials

Friday:

The Surly Goat, Hepburn - lunch special - two courses and a glass of wine - $40 Criterion Hotel, Castlemaine - Express Jalapeno Poppers $12, Fried Chicken Wings $12, Refried Bean Rolls $12, Fried Baby Calamari Tostada $16, 12-2.30pm Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Parma Night - $16-$22 - depending on time

Saturday:

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

The Famous Friday Night Meat Raffle For the entire month of September we are raising money for the Daylesford Cinema.

Come on down for your chance to win the famous meat tray!

In August, we raised $2,778 for Riding For The Disabled and $2400 for Drought Relief.

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Lyonville Bake Off

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LOUR, sugar, eggs, butter…mix ‘em together and what have you got? An entry into the 2018 Lyonville Bake Off and Cake Stall Fundraiser of course.

Lyonville Bake Off committee member Matthew Goldenberg is ready for the event

From simple sponges, to extravagant decorated delights there is a category for every baking ability and taste - kids, savoury, general cakes, slices, decorated cakes, cupcakes and pure wholegrain.

This much-anticipated annual event is being held on Sunday, October 21 at the Lyonville Hall, Bremner Avenue, Lyonville from 11.30am to 3.30pm. A gold coin donation is required for all competition entries, which must be registered and received by 11am for judging.

The winner from each category will receive a prize valued at approximately $50 and a very special winner's rosette ribbon. Prizes include a signed book from Annie Smithers, Radio Springs Hotel voucher, $50 RedBeard Bakery voucher and much more.

With live music, Devonshire tea, book stall and crafts, it’s bound to be a fun day for all ages.

All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Lyonville Hall and the competition entries can be purchased from the cake stall after judging is complete and the winners announced.

Additional volunteers to help out on the day are welcome, contact Dot at dottifuller@gmail.com Image: Ties Urie

Gentle blonde

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RENTHAM artist Louise Otten’s Archibald Portrait Prize entry has been selected for The Hidden Faces of the Archibald {Salon des Refuses}.

The painting above, Gentle Blonde, is of Dean Mighell from the Path of The Horse and one of his horses.

It is now hanging in the Hilton Hotel in the Docklands with the exhibition on until October 4.

Another of Louise’s paintings, The Spirit of the Horse, was the winning prize of a raffle to raise funds for the Path of the Horse.

It was actually won by Dean and the painting is now hanging in his barn.

Louise is known for her portraits and has been a finalist in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize.

The Path of the Horse helps people of all ages and from all walks of life seeking better mental health and well-being.

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Feast of Music

Gig Guide Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Friday Frivolities – Friday, September 28 Gabe Atkinson – Saturday, September 29, 8pm

Criterion Hotel, Castlemaine

All gigs subject to change...

Tricks – Saturday, September 29

Spa Bar, Daylesford Live Piano Bar – Wednesday, October 3, 7pm-10pm Whiskey Room -Thursday, October 4, 7pm-10pm.

The Zero Point – Friday, October 5, 8.30pm-11.30pm Slim Fit Low Wasters – Saturday, October 6, 8pm-11pm

Blue Bean Love Cafe, Hepburn Buck Jr. - Friday, September 28 The Old Married Couple - Saturday, September 29 Jo Jo Rainwater - Sunday, September 30 The Larks - Friday, October 5 Never Easy - Saturday, October 6 Jazz Deuce - Sunday, October 7

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HERE was a Feast of Music in Daylesford on the weekend of September 14 to 16 when the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra performed four outstanding concerts with Australian and international guest artists.

Pianist Benjamin Martin, 'cellist Li-Wei Qin, pictured below, MCO Director William Hennessy and Swiss classical guitarist Christoph Denoth took centre stage in three of the concerts.

Bringing together superb soloists certainly created a musical performance which was more than a sum of its parts. The ensemble playing was impeccable with appropriate dialogue between parts, perfectly balanced textures and a real sense of enjoyment.

The festival was bookended by Martin and Qin’s excellent reading of Schubert’s Arpeggione sonata at the opening concert and Beethoven’s Archduke Trio, with violinist Hennessy, as a grand finale to the festival. An impromptu performance of Saint-Saens’ The Swan in the middle of the final concert added to the festive air.

The Spanish influenced concert in the Daylesford Town Hall, with Vivaldi and Boccherini guitar concertos delivered with great skill by Denoth, produced the surprise of the festival in Spanish composer Turina’s La oracion del torero (The bullfighter’s song). This is a beautiful tone poem, expertly played, deserving of more performance.

The top five MCO musicians produced an outstanding performance of the Phantasy Quintet of Vaughan Williams and Mozart’s fifth string quintet, highlighting not only the tremendous skills of the MCO but also its versatility.

Review: Bronislaw Sozanski

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The Business of the Year runner-up was Gisborne eatery 3 Little Pigs, which also won the Excellence in Hospitality category.

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Win for U12s Trentham win Wellness win

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AYLESFORD Bulldogs’ Under 12 team has finished the home and away season undefeated.

The junior football program, led by coach Dave Thompson and assistant coach Maurie Monaghan, has been developing the team of 27, which won the lightning premiership tournament, for four years. They had an exceptional year of success.

The season finished up at the Junior Best and Fairest presentation on September 9 with Zach Koleski taking home Best and Fairest Award for the third year running.

Runner-up was Adam Leonard.

The Daylesford Bulldogs has been growing in numbers and welcomes anyone new members who would like to join the club in 2019.

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RENTHAM A Grade netballers are back to back premiers after winning the 2018 Maryborough & Castlemaine District Football & Netball League competition against Carisbrook.

Players were Elly Rose, Kristie Parks, captain Stacey Parks, coach Erin Richardson, Sharna Ford, Hayley Bourke, Brooke Healy, Tamsyn Dicker, Jasmine Coleman and Peggy De Spirt.

Playing in extra time, and with the Trentham crowd roaring, the effort by Carisbrook to dominate for much of the game had taken its toll and Trentham stormed home to win by 10 goals much to the massive crowd’s delight.

One the most memorable games in the club history.

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OODEND-Hesket Masters Football Club now has a “wellness partnership” with Cobaw Community Health.

The football club for men 35 and over regularly engages in community health projects to improve mental and physical health for men in the Macedon Ranges.

Cobaw Community Health recognises the significant influence in the community, including the senior and junior football-netball clubs, basketball, tennis and other sporting pursuits associated with the club’s players.

The wellness partnership will see the masters build on the community health initiatives that the club regularly runs.

Club president Chris Forde said the partnership was an extension of the Hawks’ philosophy of providing a healthy environment for men and their families, and the wider community.

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