LINTON NEWS
November 2025
Light Up Linton This Christmas!
This year, the Linton & District Progress Association (LDPA) is spreading some extra Christmas cheer with a brand-new festive challenge ... a Christmas Letterbox Lights Competition!
Instead of just decking the halls, residents are invited to decorate their letterboxes and help make our streets sparkle with holiday spirit.
Traditionally, Christmas decorations go up on Advent Sunday, which falls on 30 November this year, the perfect time to get creative and start lighting up the town.
If you’d like to take part and be in the running to win $100, simply register your address at the Linton Takeaway or by emailing linton.progress@gmail.com.
Judging will take place around 13–14 December, with the winner announced at the LDPA Christmas Barbecue on Tuesday, 16 December.
So grab your tinsel, fairy lights, and festive imagination, and let’s make Linton shine this Christmas!
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
President’s Report
As we reach the end of another month, I’d like to thank everyone who attended our last LDPA meeting It was wonderful to see such a good turnout
There are plenty of things happening in our community. While progress may sometimes feel slow, it’s important that we follow the necessary procedures to ensure everything is done properly.
The committee has recently met with Rod Ward regarding the renaming of the Railway Precinct, and that project is coming along nicely We also met with Ben Middleton to discuss ideas for improvements around the town As part of this, we took Ben on a tour of Linton to show him our priorities and to hear his suggestions on what might be possible
If anyone feels uncomfortable speaking up during meetings, please remember that you are always welcome to contact any of the committee members for a one-on-one chat. We value everyone’s input.
Coming Up
Town Garage Sale: Sunday, 9 November
Next LDPA Meeting: Monday, 18 November Register for Christmas Lights: from 30 November
Warm regards,
Margaret Jenkie
President, Linton & District Progress Association
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Linton & District Progress Association
President: Margaret Jenkie
Vice President: Gillian Fraser
Secretary: Halina Sztynda
Treasurer: Scott McMahon
Social Media Coordinator: Rachael Gauchi
Email: linton progress@gmail com
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Shaping Linton’s Future Together
We’ve already taken action. After writing to Martha Haylett, we received a positive response thatledtoproductivemeetingswiththeCouncil.
Our discussions with Ben Middleton, Economic and Tourism Manager, Golden Plains Shire, focused on:
Promoting Linton and developing scenic walking routes to Mortchup Road Reservoir. Highlighting the Ballarat to Skipton Rail Trail, especially the stunning Linton–Pittong and Linton–Nimmons Bridge sections.
Exploring grant opportunities and Shire support
We also met Adam McSwain, CEO of Golden Plains Shire, to discuss:
The importance of the Linton Hub. Community concerns such as drainage, garden upkeep, and weed control
The need for a long-term, inclusive plan with clear budgets to boost economic sustainability and a healthy and positive community
We appreciate the support from Martha Haylett and the Golden Plains Shire, and we look forward to continuing these vital conversations.
Join the LDPA! Your ideas, talents, and constructive voice can help shape Linton’s future At our October meeting, we welcomed 16 members and visitors. Let’s keep growing together. Our next meeting is Tuesday, 18 November, at 7 00 pm at the Linton Hub.
Photos by Halina Sztynda
Above: Darryll Lees of the Emergency Relief Pantry and Adam McSwain, CEO, Golden Plains Shire
Below: Ron Kirby & Pam Farey of the Goldbrush Painters with Adam McSwain, CEO, Golden Plains Shire
Linton Pinks it up for the McGrath Foundation
A wonderful time was had at the Linton Takeaway on Friday 31 October where a large number of community members came together to enjoy a delicious morning tea to raise money for the McGrath Foundation.
This event was made even more special with a visit from the new Golden Plains CEO, Adam McSwain, who was very impressed with how well our community members are working together to make Linton the best town in the Shire.
Photos by Kerryn Williams
CARNGHAM LINTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
The Carngham Linton Football Netball Club is looking forward to the 2026 season with senior training re-commencing this month.
The club is thrilled to announce the signings of Ned Nash, Jackson Kinna & Ruby Saunder for the 2026 season. Ned's football journey started in his junior days at Lake Wendouree where he won numerous awards and represented the league in numerous interleague games. His last junior game was in a winning Grand Final team in U17s where he was adjudged best player on the ground. He was a St Pat’s College player 2017/18 and then went onto play with the GWV Rebels in 2019 Ned played senior football at Lake Wendouree and North Ballarat where he was North’s leading goalkicker in 2024 Ned was also named vice captain of North in 2025
Jackson Kinna is a highly decorated and respected player from the Central Highlands League Jackson comes to us from Waubra where he played numerous years including playing in their premiership side in 2019, also winning their best player in finals that year Jackson was named in the Central Highlands team of the year in 2021 on the half back line
The club is also very pleased to have appointed football and netball coaches for the 2026 season.
Football:
Seniors – Clayton Scoble
Reserves – Zane Ross
Under 18 – Matthew Spratling, Dean O’Brien, Sam Hopper
Under 15 – Shannon Sculley, Ryan Pridham
Under 12 – Ben Carey
Netball:
A Grade – Rachael Cross
B Grade – Loretta McNaulty
C Grade – Jordan Purcell
D Grade – Kristy Russell
17 & Under – Talia Holloway-Roden
15 & Under – Jordan Purcell
13A & Under – Hannah Pinder, Georgia Edwards
13B & Under – Mikaela Novotny, Kalani Jennings
2025 Annual General Meeting
The Carngham Linton Football Netball Club 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday November 12th at the Carngham Recreation Reserve commencing at 7 30 pm
On the netball front, we warmly welcome Ruby Saunder, whose netball journey began back in the Ballarat League in the Under 17s before moving to under 19 and A grade across two impressive seasons. She then took her netball to new heights at Maryborough, becoming a key A Grade netballer for past 2 years.
During her time at Maryborough, Ruby earned a club best & fairest, was selected in MCDFNL team of the year, finishing 3rd in league vote count and in that team was appointed vice captain All a reflection of her leadership and character both on and off the court
The following club office bearers and Committee positions are up for election:
Executive: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Volunteer Coordinator, Football Director, Netball Director, Revenue Director.
Non-Executive: Social Director, Catering Director, Bar Director, Membership Director, Merchandise Director, Communications Director, Facilities Director, Junior Football Director, Junior Netball Director.
Nominations for Committee positions will be accepted on an official nomination form and signed. Nominations can also be accepted from the floor at the AGM
Members unable to attend are eligible to vote through a proxy at the AGM Proxy forms must be written and signed by the member making the appointment Position descriptions for Committee positions, Committee nomination and proxy forms are available upon request by private Facebook messaging the Secretary Michael O’Beirne, or emailing mwobeirne@hotmail com
GOLDBRUSH PAINTERS
The Goldbrush Painters Friday morning sessions continue to chug along with some interesting and arresting work being produced
October and November have turned out to be a busy period with the Buninyong Art Prize and Exhibition (October 10, 11 & 12), Daylesford Rotary Art Show (October 30 - November 4) and the Lucas Art Show (November 15-16) keeping some of us very busy with the opportunity to sell work, or just having a fun and enjoyable time mixing with other artists. Good luck to all those involved
Closer to home the Golden Spaces 2025 Winter Exhibition has finally made its way to the Well in Smythesdale and is now on display A Conversational Brunch has been organised for November 18 from 11:00am - 12:30pm in the multipurpose room at The Well to celebrate the launch This presents an opportunity for artists and other interested creatives to meet and gain insight into each other’s work and practice
Images show our Buninyong exhibition entries
“When
you pick up your paintbrush something good always happens, right? Unless you dip it in your coffee.”
Anon-y-me
“Dog Day Afternoon” by Daryl Davis
“After Fires” by Ronald Kirby
“Kookaburra” by Ronald Kirby
“Colin’s Quince” & “Three Nannas” by Daryl Davis
LINTON & DISTRICT CRAFT GROUP
A busy month for the Craft group with an amazing amount of work completed and in progress. First up is Rosemary and Denise in the cosy knitting corner
The following is a lovely butterfly tapestry from Rosemary and a knitted jumper and a quilt both made by Denise
Next up is a fairy quilt in progress by Anne T.
And finally, a new section for the Craft Group Newsletter article, titled “just how many bags, aprons, quilts, beanies, scarves, bowl cosies, wall hangings and miniature display rooms has Margaret made THIS month?” At least I never run out of photos
The Linton & District Craft Group meets every Thursday at the Linton Community Hub, from 10 am until 3 pm. New members are warmly welcomed.
LINTON & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Report for November 2025
We are open on Garage Sale Morning
Our Resource Centre at 69 Sussex St will be open on the day of the Town Wide Garage Sale on 9 November, but not at the usual time of 2-5pm. Instead we will be open from 9am till 12 00
So after you’ve got your bargains from the many stalls around town, why not pop in to see us and have a chat and a look at our displays.
To all the new folks in town who might not know who we are, you are very welcome to come in and find out what we do Maybe you’d like to join up and be part of preserving and promoting Linton’s history? Or tell us some of your Linton family history and memories? Or buy one of our award-winning publications?
We look forward to seeing you on the day But otherwise our next Open Day will be on 14 December at the usual time, 2-5pm
FROM THE PAST
The Grenville Standard 18 March 1899 p.3
LINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
A Big Final Term!
It’s been a positive first few weeks of term 4, with students settling quickly and showing great enthusiasm as we head into this final term. Our parents continue to make improvements at the front of the school, and our new court begins in the next few weeks. Exciting times.
Last term we finished with our annual Footy Colours Day with student loving the chance to wear their footy colours with pride We completed our annual swimming program in the first week of term and have begun Woodwork with a parent volunteer which is always exciting!
Student Veggie Garden
Our environmental leaders have been putting in lots of work getting our veggie/fruit garden established for our school community to enjoy We have been excited to see our veggies grow and have loved sampling these!
2026 Foundation Enrolments
Enrolments for 2026 Foundation students have commenced If you know of any families that will be sending children to Linton Primary School, please encourage them to come in and grab an enrolment form from the office. If any other local families would like a tour, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Court Upgrade
Some exciting news Our court upgrade will be starting in November, with the aim to have everything completed prior to students returning at the beginning of the 2026 school year!
I appreciate a great start to term 4!
Stuart Robinson Principal Linton Primary School stuart.robinson@education.vic.gov.au
LINTON & DISTRICT MEN’S
October in the Mens Shed
This month’s activities were quite varied From just enjoying the company and warmth of the rec Room, turning out items for the Garage Sale, seeing Gary and Neil on their respective machines cleaning our large block of long grass and weeds Chess boards and picture frames with their accuracy challenges
The coffin was collected, and can now be seen in its hearse, with a host of Hallowe’en symbols in Christie’s front yard
Our display of goods for sale on 9 November will be inside our Shed. An opportunity for all callers to see our wonderful workshop, and maybe out of the weather A BBQ for sausage sizzle we usually find well accepted by shoppers Hoping for a successful day for all stall holders. th
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COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SERVICES
Coffee, Cake ‘n Chat
Join us at the Hub (former Shire Offices)
Tuesday mornings - 10.00am
$3 for bottomless coffee and cake
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Linton Community Hub Management Inc
President: Daryll Lees
Treasurer: Jennifer Cromarty
Secretary: Janet Pathe
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COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SERVICES
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Golden Woady Senior Citizens President: Doreen Ringin 5344 7474
Linton Cemetery Trust Secretary: Karen Ronan 0492 986 759 lintoncemetery@gmail com
Linton Fire Brigade Duty Officer: 5344 7384
Linton Historical Society President: Jill Wheeler 0439 895 939
Linton & District Men’s Shed President: Chris Prestwich lintonmensshed@gmail.com 0493 662 924
Linton & District Progress Association lintonprogress@gmail com
Linton & District Craft Group Contact: Anne Turner turner.tribe@bigpond.com 0429 449 290
Linton Community Hub Management Inc Janet Pathe jtpathe@gmail com
Linton Play Reading Group
David Clarke: 0447 310 565
Snake Valley CERT
Secretary/Team Leader: Simon Matthews 0411 274 623
SPORT AND RECREATION
Carngham Linton Football Netball Club
Secretary: Michael O’Beirne 0409 950 752
Linton Cricket Club
Aaron Kerr
Jim Munro 0457 894 066
Linton and District Bowling Club
President:
Craig Grenfell, 0409 956 326
Secretary: Eugene Grigg, 0429 620 406 Treasurer: Kevin Offer, 0407 528 270
Linton Recreation Reserve Kirk McDonald 0408 843 964 Kirkmcdonald91@gmail.com
Pickleball
Jenny Stuart: 0427 447 416
OTHER
Emergency Relief Pantry
Open 10:00 AM Thursday to Sunday
Intergenerational Play Group Contact Mel melunderscoreking@gmail com
Euchre Group – Contact: Renee 0461 257 903
Goldbrush Painters – Contact Daryl: 0474 070 792
Breaze Energy Solutions
Simon Reid 03 4309 4027
Country Fire Authority
Community Safety 5329 5515
Haddon and District Community House 5342 7050
Wildlife Carer
Liz Howard 0490 390 146
Snake Valley Astronomical Society and Observatory 825 Linton-Carngham Road, Snake Valley 0418 425 207 https://snakevalleyobservatory weebly com
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