Midland Express Tuesday 22 August 2023

Celebrate art, community and festive spirit

THE ENCHANTING ANNUAL KYNETON DAFFODIL AND IS BACK, READYTOMESMERISE, THRILL, AND UNITE THE COMMUNITY WITH AWONDERFUL ARRAYOFSPECIAL EVENT

Opening night: Aregal affair

The festivities will kick offwith an elegant soirée on Thursday,August 31 from 7.30pm at the iconic Kyneton Mechanics Institute. Join in to welcome amember of the Taungurung people to deliver aheartfelt Welcome to Country,setting the tone for anight of cultural celebration. The festival’sesteemed 2023 Royal family will add atouch of regal charm, and the spotlight will be shone on the brilliant talents behind the visual art and photography competitions, applauding the exceptional winners. Savour locally sourced drinks and delectable snacks thoughtfully provided by local businesses to make this evening amemorable celebration of art, culture, and community spirit.

Kyneton projections project: Akaleidoscope of creativity

Immerse yourself in an awe-inspiring evening at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute where avibrant projection show awaits. Experience the brilliant work of video artist and filmmaker Jim Coad alongside remarkable artwork from talented local kids. Witness historic Mollison Street come alive with breathtaking displays of lights, illuminating the Kyneton Mechanics Institute. This captivating event will take place from 6pm- 9pm, so will offer achance to enjoy takeaway delights from local businesses.

Ferret racing: Athrilling spectacle

Get ready for aheart-pounding day when ferret racing returns on Saturday, September 2from 10am at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute Reserve. This beloved event is back by popular demand. Enjoy the excitement of four thrilling categories: Junior (15 years and under), local, open, and marathon races. The festival will reinstate the prestigious Eric Scoble ~Richard Green Memorial Trophy to honour their dedication to the ferret racing tradition. Don’t miss out on this day of adrenaline and camaraderie.

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Spring Daffodil and Floral Art Show: Abloomingweekend

Don’t miss the Spring Daffodil and Floral Art Show at the WattsPavilion in the Showgrounds on September 2and 3, from 11am -3pm. It will be aweekend filled with fun and excitement celebrating the breathtaking daffodils. Take along your finest blooms and participate in various classes to showcase your gardening skills. And that’snot all –the floral art classes, including special sections for juniors, offer awonderful opportunity to get the kids involved in the floral magic.

Kyneton dog dash: Unleash the athleteinyour furry friend

Join everyone for aday of exhilarating fun and friendly competitionatthe 4th Kyneton Dog Dash proudly sponsored by Henderson’sThe Gas People. All dogs, regardless of shape or size, are invited to take part in a40-metretime trial, showcasing their speed and agility.Registration will begin at 1pm and the racing kick offat2pm on Sunday,September 3atthe Kyneton Velodrome.

Kyneton ambassador sessions: Meet local figures PeterCole and ToniaTodman

Hear from esteemed local figures about their careers and lives in two informative sessions on Monday, September 4, and Tuesday,September 5, at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute.

Grand parade and fair: Afairytale finish

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Step into aworld of vibrant colours and enchantment at the Grand Parade and Fair,taking place on Sunday,Septem from

pm, at Kyneton on Riverside. This year’stheme Once Upon aSpringtime, promises adazzling disp colourful entries marching down Mollison Street followed by afair for the young and old.

Paddock transfer confirmed

The state government has finalised its purchase of Hanging Rock’s East Paddock and released anew masterplan, which it says will further protect the cultural significance of the site.

Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt on Friday announced the negotiated price ofjust under $3 million –deemed by council'sappointed valuer as suitable and within market range –would provide aclear pathway for the future management of the iconic Hanging Rock.

Ms Stitt said the newly acquired East Paddock would officially be integrated into the Hanging Rock Reserve to ensure the precinct remained protected for years to come.

“This Master Plan and the purchase of East Paddock moves us closer toachieving long-term protection for Hanging Rock,” Ms Stitt said.

“Weare getting on with implementing the 50-year Hanging RockStrategic Plan to ensure the development and management of Hanging Rock remains sustainable for years to come.”

The move has been welcomed by Hanging Rock Action Group members who havelong campaigned for the paddock to be incorporated into Hanging Rock Reserve, but the local cricket, petanque and tennis clubs, which will be forced to move offsite, remain bitterly disappointed with the plan.

Continued page 7.

Riddelloption looms large

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Kyneton Football Netball Club’s future affiliation is very much up in the air. The Tigers could soon make aformal move to ‘jump ship’ from the Bendigo League and seek to join the Riddell District Football League in 2024.

At an open public forum held at the Showgrounds on Friday night, alarge majority vote of those present supported the Tigers going to the Riddell League –where their junior teams and women’s football team competed this season.

The show of hands vote count revealed 33 in favour of leaving the Bendigo League and crossing to Riddell; six (or seven) were

uncertain, and only two supported staying with Bendigo.

Tigers’ president Hayden Evans chaired the meeting designed to obtain public feedback on what the AFL Central Vic Commission and the Bendigo League have suddenly been talking about.

“It’s been arough three weeks,” Evans said, assuring those present they would hear fact, not opinion.

The club president, vice-president Travis Prendergast and treasurer David Yunghanns all provided detailed background on what has been taking place.

Various eye-opening revelations emerged, with Evans stressing the importance of engaging with the community;

the club needs to know at atime when it is planning for 2024 season, with coaches and players to be engaged.

18 TEAMS BY 2025?

The meeting was informed the Bendigo League could well become an 18-team two division competition by 2025, with the strong Rochester and Echuca clubs coming back, and plans to see Kyneton, Castlemaine and Maryborough in the second division.

Kyneton last won the grand final in the BFNL in 1997; back in 2013 the club could not field aside; in 2018 theclub was in substantial debt and could not pay players; by 2021 all clubs debts of around the $200,000 mark had been cleared. The club is sound

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financially, with the major raffle and sponsors making valuable support.

The commission has been talking to clubs without the Bendigo League being present. On Friday night, the league was invited to attend the Kyneton meeting, but no one appeared.

Initially the prospect of anew separate league and two divisions in the Bendigo League was aimed at next season, but has apparently been shunted back to 2025.

Clubs have largely admitted that some changes have to happen, but there was criticism of the commission’s emphasis on football, with netball not being given ahigh profile.

Continued page 7.

LtoR:Macedon Ranges mayor Annette Death, DJAARA representative Liz Allen, Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung representative Uncle Perry Wandin, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas, Taungurung representative Michael Harding, and MRSC CEO Bernie O’Sullivan.

Paddock transferconfirmed

From page 1.

Hanging Rock Cricket Club president Peter Walsh said it was aterrible time to hear the news after the club had spent the past two years "fighting agood fight" to keep its home.

"From aclub point of view,it'saterrible time heading into the preseason," Mr Walsh said.

"They're saying we'll have afive-year transition and I'm expecting we'll need all of that time because at the moment, we don't have ahome.

"Council has stated it is looking to purchase aparcel of land nearby and we can only hope that comes to fruition and it'swithin astone'sthrow of the Rock.

"There'snot much point if it'snot close by because we are Hanging Rock Cricket Club."

Hanging Rock Action Group member Matthew Nickson said the government and the council were to be congratulated on concluding the transfer of the East Paddock to be incorporated as Crown Land into the reserve.

"The transfer was always the original intention of the Shire of Newham and Woodend when the land was purchased in 1989," he said.

"The outcome has been the direct result of community action and shows

whatcommunity when working together can achieve.

"This announcement today is 10 days short of adecade since the council, on August 28, 2013, firstproposed investigating adevelopment in the East Paddock, soit'sbeen along timecoming."

Mr Nickson said the Master Plan was still awork in progressand would require significant funding to achieve its aims.

"Minister Stitt did say there were 1300 submissions to the draft master plan, so

thatshowsthe level of engagement from the community," he said.

The plan says events at the East Paddockwill be carefully managed to limit impacts on nature and the surrounding environment.

It alsooutlines future developments to protect the natural environment and improve the visitor experience, including anew revegetated ’Songline’walking trail and avisitor centre that will actas ahub for dining and education purposes

Riddell option looms large

From page 1.

The meeting was told some of the likely propositions for change had never initially been discussed with the club, and media reports had resulted in considerable speculation.

On Friday, Gisborne Football Netball Club strongly reaffirmed its willingness to remain in the Bendigo League; there had been rumours that Gisborne was looking at shifting to Ballarat.

Yunghanns provided detailed information about Equalisation of the Bendigo competition dating back to 2015, and how it had failed to meet expectations.

He provided population information (Castlemaine 10,340, Kyneton 7513, Maryborough 8160) from the 2021 Census, and went on to outline the player payments points system and the variations which have occurred in the BFNL.

The meeting was provided with statistics on senior players’ turnover in football. Kyneton 'lost' eight senior players from the 2022 side for avariety of reasons.

Statistical information on young players and their retention rate with the Tigerswere also spelt out.

Mr Prendergast said he was very proud of the club, emphasising it was much more than afootball club; the fully funded FIDA team had changed participants’ lives.

Several weeks ago Kyneton appeared

to have four possible options: Stay with the BFNL, go tothe Ballarat League, join Heathcote, or look at the adjacent Riddell League.

Now, the club felt there were only two options Bendigo orRiddell.

Netball comparisons were made, with the Riddell League’s netball having grown much stronger in the past five years, and the independent umpires for the two top grades. There is also apoints system for the top netball grade.

Anumber ofspeakers emphasised the advantage of having all teams competing in the same league. The importance of good governance was also referred to.

Retention/loss of young footballers was spelt out insome detail, with examples given of talent going to Trentham andsome Riddell League clubs.

Some felt being in the RDFNL may lead to more teenagers staying with Kyneton, rather than looking elsewhere.

While Kyneton has asalary cap of $125,000, it is around $30,000 less in the Riddell League.

One former coach revealed that over a 10-year period, Kyneton’s Under 18s lose four out of every five matches; at the same time, Gisborne win 74 percent, andSandhurst87per cent.

Kyneton’s leadership did not have any information on what Castlemaine and Maryborough were doing, if anything, to enhance

their future.

Importantly, the meeting was assured the valued major sponsors would stay with the Tigers, irrespective of which league they competed in.

MEETING WITH RIDDELL REPS

Last Thursday night, the Tigers’ leaders met with Riddell League senior personnel at the Kyneton RSL.

The Riddell League representatives were board president Brendan Knott, chief executive officer Jordan Doyle, and football operations manager Aaron McLean.

The Kyneton meeting was told the Tigers would be accepted into the RDFNL next season. The deadline for an admission application is October 30.

Kyneton would take the number of clubs in the RDFNL to 10,and Gisborne Giants are growing fast with under age netball and football sides.

The final word from the floor came from Neil Organ, alife member and strong Tigers’ supporter for 65 years.

He said he hadalways supported Kyneton being in theBendigo League, but things had changed drastically.

“It’s timewehad alook at change,” Mr Organ said

The Express was told the Friday night meeting, and thevotefavouring theRiddell League, was astrong talking point in Kynetonatthe weekend.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas chats with Friends of Hanging Rock’s Doug Dalgleish and Hanging Rock Action Group’s Matthew Nickson.

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Newstead residents have given voice to their scepticism about the Mount Alexander Shire Council'sannouncement of a flood study

Janet Russell, aformerNewstead resident, wrote aletter to the editor and shared it on the Newstead Community Forum on Facebook.

"This (study) follows areview in 2014/2015 and 2016/2017 that resulted in nothing being done. Money spent on yet another study will not help the township," Ms Russell said.

"There are too many different agencies...DELWP,Murray Goulburn, etcetera....(I) can't think of all of them. Each needs to be part of any study and that will take forever as it has in the past.

"Yet another study into the situation is great long term IF they follow up with action but so far,they haven't."

One person responded saying, "They probably have asum set aside for flood mitigation work. Consultants qualify as work, so that is where the money will disappear too. Again."

While another wrote, "How many times do they have to waste resources on useless studies? When they have the past to go on. How many times do the residents of Newstead have to sandbag the levee bank, while the council sit back and say, let'sdoastudy........"

The Express spoke to Doug Richardson, alongtime resident and CFAvolunteer,who said he was glad there had been alittle bit of movement.

"The council contacted us about getting community input. I'm not sure what will come out of it but at least there is some movement, compared to the past," Mr Richardson said.

"They're doing afeasibility study,but what'sthe long-term plan to remediate the issues?

"I wish they would come and tell us what their vision is, what'sthe project and what'sthe timeline," he said.

Council'sdirector of infrastructure and development, Michael Annear,told the Express that the purpose of the study was to provide essential information to help with future decisions, not just in relation to the leveebank but also around future development and new home builds.

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"I acknowledge the history of this, with long delays –this process has taken a lot longer than people would have liked. But this project will result in important information that will help with future decisions, not just about the levee bank, but also decisions about building new homes in the future," Mr Annear said.

"We're doing aflood analysis so we can position ourselves to get funding if necessary and Iamvery optimistic that this will lead to positive outcomes," he said.

"Wewill get an answer,one way or

another –whether the levee is adequate or if work needs to be done.

"We're using aholistic approach to solutions. We have been working with North Central Catchment Management Authority on this and they have given us their full support. And we are advocating for the Department of Transport and Planning for works to help keep the roads open in flood events.

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'A helping hand in life'

Call to scrapplan

Agroup of Romsey residents has urged Macedon Ranges Shire Council to scrap its draft Romsey Structure Plan and "go back to the drawing board".

Formally released for consultation last week, the draft plan aims to manage growth and development in Romsey to 2050. But action group Better Futures Romsey is adamant it doesn't go far enough to address infrastructure needs.

BFR member Hal Pritchard said infrastructure needs were identified in the 2009 Romsey Outline Development Plan but most had not come to fruition.

"The 2009 document was abetter document but it wasn't actioned," he said.

"Weneed avision, with detailed short, medium and long-term specific goals."

Mr Pritchard said residents wanted clear information about population expectations for infrastructure like afuture high school and improved transport options. BFR has been seeking answers from the state government.

"Romsey is about to double in size and nothing has been fixed. We say, 'do not move the town boundary until you fix the issues we have'," Mr Pritchard said.

The draft plan proposes extending the protected settlement boundary to the south-east with new residential and future development stages earmarked.

It notes Romsey is anticipated to "grow towards the lower end of alarge district town, which is between 6000 and 10,000 people".

The draft plan also acknowledges Romsey'stowncentre is "not performing

Digital training on offer

Macedon Ranges Accommodation Association has received support from Macedon Ranges Shire Council to offer digital training to local tourism businesses.

The term “visitor economy” not only applies to accommodation providers but also to businesses that rely on visitors to the region –including wineries, retailers of all kinds, farmers market providores …and the list goes on.

The MRAA is offering all visitor economy businesses the opportunity to receive $250 worth of professional service in achoice of fields ranging from photography,social media and web site management, advertising and marketing.

For just $50,businesses can benefit from $250 value in services. As further support, the MRAA is offering one luckyparticipant afreeTourism Tribe 101 Course valued at $220. There are only 25 places available so businesses are urged toregister their interest immediately

To register,email the MRAA secretary by August 28 at secretary@macedonranges.org.au

at an optimum level".

"There are anumber of under-utilised commercial properties in the centre along with significant vacant floorspace of 13 per cent," it states.

Romsey Region Business and Tourism Association president, Jenny Stillman, said members had found both positive elements and concerns with the draft plan.

The draft plan includes a'Romsey employment precinct' for the west side of the water treatment plant.

Ms Stillman said identifying the need for employment opportunities was important but members held concern about the proposed employment precinct location.

"Portingales Lane has really struggled in the past to attract business as it needs traffic and exposure," she said.

"It'snot an attractive area for housing and there are questions about whether it limits the water treatment plant into the future.

"We've got afew concerns relating to our vision for economic development."

RRBATA will formulate amoredetailed response with feedback from its broader membership as part of the submission process.

In voting to release the draft structure plan for consultation earlier this month councillors acknowledged the document had flaws. Councillors encouraged residents to contribute feedback to the plan.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is now accepting submissions to the draft Romsey Structure Plan. Submissions close 5pm on Monday September 25.

Free psych sonicists, Star/Time, are performing live in Chewton on Friday.

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Seven-piece Naarm-based free psych sonicists, Star/Time, are performing live at The Red Hill Hotel in Chewton this Friday with special guests, local heroes Video Star

Star/Time are aunique band who formed five years ago when Rocket Science bass played David Gray asked Detroit musician Patrick Pantano (drummer for The Dirtbombs) why he wasn’t playing in bands since relocating to Melbourne. Pat’svision was to assemble aband that had the rhythm of James Brown, the soul of electric era Miles Davis, with all the energy of apost-punk party

The music Star/Time produces, while improvised, is delivered with the crafted energy that ensures that punters know that the revolution is agood one, and you can certainly dance to it.

Performing in the Castlemaine region for the first time, this show will be akind of homecoming for guitarist and trumpet player Ben Butcher (Baseball, Paul Kidney Experience), who grew up at and formed his first band Aardvark with local Castlemaine school mates.

The gig is on Friday,August 25. Doors open at 8pm.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at: https://bit.ly/47xy2Tk

Star/Time will have copies of their current album available on vinyl and their previous album on cassette.

Eight students from Tylden Primary School are preparing to take the stage for the Victorian State School Spectacular next month.

Tylden Primary'sperformers will join about 2000 others, as part of the mass dance, at the John Cain Arena on September 9.

TPS performing arts teacher Sue Redman has been working with the students twice aweek to perfect the routines.

"They've been so dedicated and committed –they practise at home too," she said.

"There are students who like to watch the routines and it'sbeen really great to see."

Students have participated in three big rehearsals with other schools.

Ms Redman said receiving their costumes at the most recent combined rehearsals "created areal buzz".

Themed 'Happy Travels', students in the mass dance have eight modern dances to learn featuring popular songs like Live Louder, Smile and Sitting on Top of the World Takingtostage for the School Spectacular for the second year running as specialty performer is tap dancer Lana Hughes from Kyneton High School.

Now in year 12, Lana was scheduled to dance in the 2021 show,which was cancelled due to the pandemic. Before then, Lana performed in the mass choir with Kyneton Primary School in 2017.

She is eager to onceagain take to the stage for the performance many dream about.

Students in the show will have two full rehearsals in the lead up to the big event.

The Victorian State Schools Spectacular will take place at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne on September 9.

Tylden Primary School’s Spectacular performers EvieSgubin, Elise Rowles, Maddie Bray, Frida Vardo and Alfie Goulburn prepare for the performance (absent: Holiday McLean, Natalie Salagari and Alex Frisby).

Zemiromakes tracks in the Goldfields

Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro is anew SBS series that will see the television presenter embark on 10 of Australia’smost epic day walks.

In episode three, airing this Thursday at 7.30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand, Zemiro embarks on a21km walk winding through the towns, rivers and villages of Castlemaine, Chewton and Vaughn Springs –discovering surprising stories along the way

Beginning her journey at Vaughn Springs, Zemiro samples mineral water that is 1000 years old guided by the region'svery own permaculture specialist David Holmgren.

"The reserve at Vaughn Springs is a really special place –part of an older world that is connected to the environment. We spent alot of time going to Vaughn Springs when we were setting up the Fryers Forest Eco Village," Holmgren said.

"It'sa bizarre concept that people to drink bottled water when the real thing is right there. Natural spring water has alight effervescence that feels good compared to the harsh carbonisation of bottled water

"Collecting mineral water is part of the non-monitory,connecting to nature aspects of permaculture. Living in Hepburn Springs we've been collectors of mineral water for along time. Our son grew up filling his bottle with it and my partner lived in Italy for 11 years, so the mineral springs are very meaningful to her having lived in places where people enjoy collecting water," he said.

As Zemiro progresses further along the track, she meets up with local gold prospector Craig Skinner to dig for gold at the relics near Eureka Point, before visiting the Red Hill Hotel in Chewton where she visits the pub'sunderground bunker

Her final stop is Castlemaine, where

she meets with Castlemaine local, journalist and author of the Netflix series Wellmania,Brigid Delaney,and the pair discuss the correct pronunciation of CASTLEmaine.

"Wedid half aday filming on abeautiful day,the blossoms were out and Julia was so warm it felt like meeting an old friend," Delaney said.

Delaney,who movedtothe area in 2016, told the Express she loved walking on the Goldfields Track close to her house.

"I was without alicence for along time so Idid alot of walking and cycling and was the taxi drivers' best customer for some time," she said.

"I love regional Victoria and I'm so glad they chose to include the Goldfields in the series."

As Zemiro makes her way around more of the country she will take viewers on a journey of the sun-kissed beaches of Byron Bay,Kiama, Bondi and Point Nepean, to the dazzling views atop Tasmania’s Mount Wellington and NSW’sBlue Mountains, along Melbourne’siconic Yarra Trail and beyond.

Each stunning journey features avariety of guests spanning trailblazing environmentalists, historians, local legends, First Australians, and new Australians, who all reveal surprising and inspiring stories about Australia’svibrant landscapes.

Zemiro said the series explored coast, inland, country and urban walks, which encompassed the grandness of our landscape.

“It’struly abeautiful feeling to have experienced these walks after the pandemic," she said.

"From high above rainforest canopies down to the tiny insects on the ground that sustains life itself –Iamsothrilled to share them with you. Remember: Everything is in walkingdistance if you make the time.”

Great Australian Walks with Julia Zemiro premiered August 10 on SBS and SBS On Demand.

Episodes continue weekly

In the second episode of Great Australian Walks, Julia Zemiro meets with Castlemaine local, journalist and author of Wellmania, Brigid Delaney.

Zemiro savours the natural spring water atVaughn Springs under the guidance of permaculture expert David Holmgren.

Newhomefor billy cart challenge

The Castlemaine Billy Cart Challenge team is thrilled to announce anew location for the popular annual fixture.

The race location has moved to the 'internationally recognised' billy cart race track of Bowden Street, parallel to the Old Castlemaine Gaol now home to the Bromley Collection Museum, and will be held on Sunday October 1, 2023.

To coincide with the announcement, the organising team has just launched abrand new website www.castlemainebillycart.com.au

Check it out for lots more photos from previous billy cart races, vehicle guidelines, driver registration, volunteer registration and sponsorshipinfo.

Castlemaine Billy Cart Challenge organisers, Camilo 'Silverado' Demarco and Jane 'Fast Lane' Goodrich, thanked Ben and Owen from Gravy Stain Pants for all their web and rebranding skills in bringing the new website to life.

"This year the good folk at Rotary Castlemaine have also come on board to help make this community event happen. With over 50 volunteers needed in previous years, it’sa huge job," Cam said.

The race has along history that dates back to 1949.

"Weare proud of this tradition and that’swhy we run the motto 'Keeping kids on the street since 1949'. We welcomeall kinds of billycarts –from backyard tip-shop wonders to pro-level engineered F1 rocket ships. We saybring it on!" Jane said.

Driver registration is now open! So start tinkering and build that cart today! To register,visit www.castlemainebillycart.com.au/participate

Expansion re-emerges

Plans to formally expand Gisborne Olde Time Market in area andhours of operation have re-emerged.

Macedon Ranges ShireCouncil heard submitters to the plans earlier this month

The application seeks to increase the market footprint to the east and within the Mechanics Institute, and amend usetoinclude arts andfarm produce. It also seeks to change operation hours to 9am to 2pm with additional start and pack-uptimes.

GisborneRegion Events Activities and Tourism Associationhas operated themarket with acouncil permit since 2004

The association sought to formally expand the market last year to address demandbut the applicationwas deferred.

Previousobjectors said the market's popularity had increased traffic and parking problems and damaged the reserve,and called for it to be relocated.

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Addressing councillors earlier this month, GREATpresident Rick Arden said there were strong reasons to support the permit, stating the market was atourism drawcard for the town.

"The market brings thousands of dollars

of business intoGisborne...it'sthe most successful of themarkets in the region," he said

"The proceeds of ourmarkets since October 2004(19 yearsago) have totalled $670, 274. They have been given back to the community through local organisations.

"Wethink the market should continue. We think it does terrific good."

The applicationattracted 44 lettersofsupport and eight objections with concernsincluding traffic, risk, car parking, inappropriate location, impact on local businesses, damage to thereserve, and environmental impact.

Mr Arden said the marketnow had new management, new volunteers,improved relations with localsporting clubs,and an improved traffic management plan implemented by aprofessionalmanagementcompany

"The Gisborne marketoftoday is different to whatitwas," he said.

"Wedohave 150 stalls at ourmarkets now,not 300 as we haveinthe past, andtoday noneofthe marketislocated on heritage or zonedgrass(withone exception that will soon bevacated) "

The council is expected to make adecision on theapplication in September.

Castlemaine Billy Cart Challenge organisers Camilo ‘Silverado’ Demarco and Jane ‘Fast Lane’ Goodrich (pictured) are looking forward to the 2023 event.

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in awards

Celebrated for their outstanding achievements at a Kyneton Town Hall ceremony last week, this year’s winners were: Toby Birkett (Willpower), Casey Carew and Akira Zutelia (Skilling It), Alexander O Hanlon (Good Deeds), Charlie Jackman (Pure Imagination), Lachlan Goodes (Nicely Played), and Cameron Palmer (Well Aware)

They were selected from more than 30 young people nominated across the award six categories Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s director of community, Maria Weiss, said the quality of nominations was high “We are very fortunate to have so many motivated and talented young people in our shire,” she said “It’s so important we recognise their achievements through awards like these, to encourage them to continue on their incredible journeys ”

Willpower winner Toby Birkett is in a leadership with the Braemar Cadet unit and has demonstrated true passion and skill in the role Toby has made many achievements all while suffering a significant leg injury and enduring more than 10 months on crutches, overcoming extreme challenges and disruptions to school and personal life

Alexander O’Hanlon was awarded Good Deeds for his achievements as a community connector with LGBTIQA+ young people in the region

He has helped raise awareness about LGBTIQA+ experiences and programs available for young people

Alexander is a member of the House of Awesome LGBTIQA+ social support group, the Sunbury Glitter Group, the Kyneton High Pride Crew, and was a participant in the WayOut Pride Camp, and in other WayOut events in the community such as Queers on the Catwalk and IDAHOBIT celebrations

Charlie Jackman was named Pure Imagination winner for his passion and creativity in the arts that has included a small business set-up Charlie by Art and recognition from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews

The 16-year-old, who is autistic, turns his art into greeting cards, sold through his website, local markets and local stores

In 2019, Charlie was commissioned to produce artwork for Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, creating an artwork called ‘Melbourne’ for his Christmas card

In 2020, he was commissioned by the Victorian Minister for Creative Industries to create an artwork called ‘A Fresh Start’, reflecting on the Covid pandemic Nicely Played winner Lachlan Goodes is Macedon Ranges Cycling Club’s youngest member

In March, Lachlan completed his longest ride so far of 75km on the Great Victorian Rail Trail He was also the youngest child to complete the 60km in the Great Ocean Otway Classic in April 2022 and 108km from Tallarook-Bonnie Doon (12 years old) in July 2022

His biggest achievement so far has been riding 21 52km up Mt Buffalo on his gravel bike; an elevation of 1074m and a time of time 2hrs 6mins, with snow during the last 10km

Another proud achievement was his participation in the 2022 Tour de Kids, riding 250kms in 30 days and raising funds for the Starlight Foundation

Well Aware winner Cameron Palmer has been celebrated for raising the profile of First Nations students and building stronger awareness of First Nations culture and history, particularly within the Macedon Ranges

Cameron is a school captain at Gisborne Secondary College and has been involved in various initiatives including organising events for Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week

After discovering his First Nations heritage as a teenager, he has not only embraced this connection, but also looked to how he could positively interact with the many opportunities and challenges it has presented

Shared Skilling It winners Casey Carew and Akira Zutelia have demonstrated strong work ethic and eagerness to learn in their roles at Gisborne Family Dental Both have proven themselves quickly and have never held back in developing their knowledge and skills

Abig-hearted cyclist, young art entrepreneur and LGBTIQA+ community advocate are among Macedon Ranges Youth Award winners this year.

Nicely Played winner Lachlan Goodes. Willpower winner Toby Birkett.

Pure Imagination winner Charlie Jackman.

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Skilling It winners Casey Carew and Akira Zutelia.

Well Aware winner Cameron Palmer

Macedon Ranges Youth Award winners and nominees were celebrated for their outstanding achievements.

NewSeason

The artofgardening

The Castlemaine and District FestivalofGardens is seekingExpressions of Interest fromprivategardeners keen to have theirgardens assessed andconsideredfor entry intothe 2024 Festival of Gardens (Melbourne Cup Week) –the theme being 'TheArt of Gardening'.

If you wish to shareyour garden achievements with the public andyour property is within the Mount Alexander Shire, thenthe festival team wouldbe pleasedtohearfromyou

DuringNovemberthisyear, each prospective garden willbevisited by independent assessors, with successful applicantsthen having12months to prepare their gardensfor exhibition

Opening everysecondyear in November, the festival boasts morethan 10,000 garden visits each year,featuringanaverage of 20-25 local gardens.

Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens spokesperson SallyLeversha said their gardeners found theexperience of opening theirgardens to be rewarding anditcreated astrongcommunity of kindred spirits

"Ourgarden visitors love it and many come back year after year to enjoy both the oldand the newinshiregardens," she said.

For an 'Application forAssessment for Entry Form', visit www.festivalof-

gmail.com

Expressions of Interest must be submittedbythe end of September 2023.

Temporarydisruptions as upgrade under way

Telstra has this week begun upgrading its mobile base station in Kyneton West to bring better 4G services and additional 5G technology,however these works will require asite shutdown and temporary service disruptions.

•From Monday August 21 at 7.30am to Thursday August 24 at 5pm there will be no Telstra network coverage from this site.

•OnFriday August 25 there will be temporary disruptions for short periods as Telstra conducts the network testing and integration to complete the works.

Customers in the vicinity may be able to obtain service from other Telstra mobile towers during the disruption.

Telstra mobile customers may start receiving text messages advising them of the upcoming upgrade this week.

Landline services, NBN internet services and mobile coverage from other providers will not be impacted.

Any calls to Triple Zero from aTelstra mobile when the site is offair will automatically bediverted to any working mobile network for connection to emergency services.

“Unfortunately,there is anever agood time to do this sort of work,however we

need to turn the Kyneton West site off because our techs need to perform the significant work required to provide the upgrade, which will provide better 4G capacity and additional 5G technology on the tower,” said Steve Tinker,regional general manager for Telstra.

Tips for improving connectivity while works are under way

For mobile coverage in the interim, if residents have access to awi-fi signal at home or at work, Telstra encourages residents to activate wi-fi calling. This is afree setting on most popular mobile phones and allows your mobile to usea Wi-Fi networktomake and receive mobile calls. To find out more you canGoogle Telstra Wi-Fi calling or just search in your settings icon on your phone. Many businesses use the Telstra network for their EFTPOS terminals. However, Telstra does not operate the EFTPOS network; it is operatedbyfinancial institutions. Many EFTPOS terminals can also be connected using fixed line or Wi-Fi/ NBN internet connections. Retailers should contact their bank for more information and details on how to switch between these methods to ensure continuous service.

The biennial Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens attracts visitors from far and wide. gardens.org or email cfogmembers@

Taste te OF THEREGION

Pig &Whistle Hotel Fook Shing Cumberland Hotel

Slip

If thoughts of sipping cocktails and supping on delicacies at sunset in awarm Asian climate take away your winter chills, then pay avisit to Kyneton’sFook

Aclassic countrypub

If you are looking to enjoy the ambience of atrue country pub, look no further than The Pig &Whistle Hotel in East Trentham. It literally is country –tucked at the end of acountry land surrounded by farm land and views far and wide. And speaking of views, at this time of the year with the weather promising to warm up, there is no better place to enjoy your meal, abeer, awine or acocktail, than in The Pig’srefurbished beer garden with boasting uninterrupted views of Mount Macedon.

If the weather is alittle cooler,stepinside and you’ll find traditional interiors that showcase walls of historical photographs and memorabilia that transport you back in time. And if it’sreally cool, as this area can be, The Pig will have open fires ticking away to keep you snug. The Pig serves up amodern Australian menu with honest hearty pub classics along with seasonal global dishes. They take great care in delivering food of the highest quality,coupled with their praised friendly s service in fact, it’s s true country hospitality!

awaytoAsia

Shing where stylish eastern furnishings set the backdrop for what will appear on your table. The Asian-inspired menu has been given Fook Shing’s unique take on the traditional.

The vibrant flavours of the food are offset beautifully with Fook Shing’srange of bar offerings from local wines, beers and cocktails –just to give you that Asian holiday feel!

It could just be the right place to take dad for aFather’sDay treat coming up on Sunday September 3.

Fook Shing will be offering afour-course-plus-sides banquet menu –meat and/or vegetarian –$68 per person. Forget socks and jocks, this is the perfect present!

Children of 10 years and under will also be well catered for on the day with two courses and ice cream for $25 ahead. Limited availabilities so bookings are essential for Father’s D Day

Justasyou likeit

Castlemaine’sCumberland Hotel welcomes back chef

Josh Hollands to oversee the popular pub menu and keep people happy Josh, who never wanted to leave the Cumberland kitchen but family matters called five years ago, says there are some dishes on the menu that are so liked that he can’t change any ofthe ingredients.

“I get into trouble,”Joshsays, recalling that he wanted to alter the ingredients in the Beef and Guiness Pie (his favourite by the way!) but protests from diners meant he had to stick to the much-loved tried and true.

So under anew,trimmed down menu to make selecting easier,Josh has kept the all-time favourites. Included are the chicken parma and the lamb roast but also what he describes as “some spin-offsfor arestauranttouch” too. Vegetarians are looked after menu-wise as well with spins on classics suchasthe French-inspired cassoulet in which haloumi replaces the sausage element of the dish. As for desserts, everything is prepared in the kitchen. Nothing, Josh says, is ‘boxed in’. So the favourites remain o on that part of the menu as well

VICTORIA’SBESTCOUNTRYPUB!

Since 1887, the Pig &Whistle Hotel has nestled on aquiet corner in Trentham East, aliving remain of thetown’searlyhistory.

Truly ahidden gem, you’ll be transported back in time, with our newly-opened beer garden boasting uninterrupted views of MountMacedon.

The Pig serves up amodernAustralian menu with honest hearty pub classics (we do a bloody good parma), along with seasonal global dishes. We take greatcareindeliveringfoodofthe highestquality,sourcedfromsustainable local produce, coupled withourpraisedfriendlyservice.

Thehotelistrulyalocalpub butadestinationforall. 705JamesLane,TrenthamEast

Nicholastakes strides for acause

In an extraordinary act of kindness and compassion, 22-year-old Nicholas Fowler,a student hailing from Ashbourne, is stepping up to make asignificant impact in the realm of animal welfare.

Nicholas is embarking on aremarkable journey to raise funds for Edgar's Mission Inc., arenowned animal sanctuary and rescue organisation, by participating in the upcoming four-day Trek for Kindness in the captivating Sumatran rainforest.

Set to kick offinOctober,the Trek for Kindness is an adventure that will see Nicholas trekking through the lush landscapes of the Sumatran rainforest, accompanied by fellow Edgar's Mission supporters who share his passion for making adifference.

Nicholas will be fully immersed in the Indonesian jungle, camping beneath the stars, and will also take amomentous trip to the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program in Medan. There, he will gain insights into the vital work of rescuing, rehabilitating, and safeguarding endangered orangutans. Additionally,Nicholas will play apart in reforesting the area by planting local tropical trees to counter the effects of illegal logging.

To actively contribute to this endeavour,Nicholas aims to raise atotal of $3500 as his fundraising target for Edgar's Mission. This is where the support and generosity of the community come into play.Every contribution, no matter the size, will make asignificant difference in helping him achieve this goal.

"Kindness is avirtue for all, Itry to be kind and friendly to fellow friends and family," Nicholas said.

"I’m honoured to be raising money for Edgar’sMission because they strive to accommodate for animals and treat them kindly."

As atestament to his dedication, Nicholas recently embarked on aremarkable 30km walk from Mount Macedon to Edgar's Mission in Lancefield on August 5. This walk not only showcased his commitment but also helped spread awareness about his ongoing efforts to support the cause.

All the funds garnered through sponsorships and donations will be channelled directly to Edgar's Mission, where they will be used to further their commendable work of rescuing, rehabilitating and providing ahaven for animals in need.

To donate,goto

edgarsmission-sumatra-2023.raisely.com/nicholas-fowler

Nicholas, his support crew and Edgar’s Mission founder Pam Ahern.

An eventtoraise awareness forMentalHealth

EldersKynetonare teaming up with Beyond Blue to raisemoney and awarenessfor agreat cause

Come join us forafamilyfun dayfilledwith:

- BBQ

- Barefoot Bowls

- Live Entertainment– Hayden Evans& JessicaMangan

- KidsFacePainting(from 1pm-3pm)

- Live and Silent Auctions

All Auction items have been donated by ourlocal Community Businesses

Family Tickets$20.00

Single Tickets $10.00

Tickets canbepurchased from:

EldersKyneton 83 EdgecombeRoad

LimitedTickets Available

DATE Sunday 29th October

TIME 11am –4pm

LOCATION KynetonBowling Club 61-79 Mollison Street, Kyneton3444

https://team.beyondblue.org.au/bree-bertoni

Designer turned writer

Born and raised in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Malmsbury artist and novelist Peter Dyson's varied career started in television production in the 1970s, but soon moved to illustration and layout in newspapers and then magazine design.

Dyson held the position of art director of Home Beautiful and Epicurean magazines for adecade. He then started his own graphic design business, which developed into asuccessful practice employing at its peak ateamofnine designers, serving a range of national clientele mainly in print media design and advertising.

About the age of 50, Dyson dissolved the business and fulfilled along-held dream to go back to university and study fine art.

He achieved aBVA degree in painting and sculptureand aBFA honours degree in sculptureand installation, which led to aMaster of Fine Art in photomedia. He was also granted research residencies in Melbourne and Tuscany, Italy. All along he maintained asmall design practice, Desertpony, in book design, concentrating mainly on large format display publications.

Burgeoning within was also adesire to write fiction.

“The career path I've followed has been full of twists. I'm very mercurial, but Iprobably spend more time writing these days," he says.

“A health scare afew years ago emphasised what was important to me and what I really wanted to achieve in life.”

Dyson completed his first novel in 2020 and his second in 2023, both published under his own Desertpony Publishing imprint.

He continues sporadically with both his design work andhis fine art practice (mainly painting –juxtaposing text with other imagery) and has started his third novel.

He has lived with his partner and worked out of his studio in Malmsbury since 2016.

His latest novel, The Becoming of Grace,isamystery/thriller set in London, Paris and Tuscany and is available at https://amzn.to/3DYohQl

Awaken your inner poet

August is submission month for oxygen6 poetry magazine, which will be published in October 2023.

oxygen accepts submissions of poetry, nonfiction articles, art and photography. It is an Australia-wide magazine. Its ethos is based on the belief that the best of being human can be nurtured through the arts and that we can all be participants.

Editor Cheryl Howard of Woodend says talent matters not as much as intent.

"Depth of capacity to question, to care and to learn are more important than cleverness," Ms Howard said.

"There is only one of each of us, with a

distinct voice that this world needs to be expressed for the benefit of all.

"I have found that when people awaken their inner poet they become happier.

"However, too many people become discouraged when their work is not published.

"While poetry needs to be shared with the world, publication is not the only reward for putting in the time to craft apoem.

"Reading and writing poetry is good for the brain and it can open us to the deep mystery we live within."

For further information about submitting your work, go to: oxygenpoetrymagazine.blogspot.com

Peter Dyson –mixing words and images.

Take adocumentarymasterclass

Want to learn how to make adocumentary film and see it on the big screen at next year’s Castlemaine Documentary Festival? Well, C-Doc wants to help you!

After the roaring success of the second annual 'LOCALS night' at this year’s Castlemaine Documentary Festival, they’ll be doing it all again in 2024. For the past two years, aspiring filmmakers from Castlemaine and surrounds produced an impressive slate of short documentaries to screen on the festival’s opening night.

The Theatre Royal was packed with an eager audience ready to experience what the local and regional talent had to offer.

C-Doc is once again calling for aspiring and established filmmakers from the region to create some brand-new short documentaries for LOCALS night 2024. Folks of all ages and experience are invited to submit afilm. C-Doc director Claire Jager said they would be looking for short documentaries about any subject, in any style or approach.

"As long as you’re connected to Castlemaine and surrounds, we’ll be keen to consider your film for the festival," she said.

"Stories are all around you. They could be profiles of inspiring people, captivating historical tales, or contemporary stories from our region and elsewhere that are important to our community. The brief is broad and ready for you to shape," Claire said.

But what if you have never made adocumentary film or it’s been a while?

They’ve got you covered! C-Doc is offering encouragement and support with aDocumentary Filmmaking Workshop and Masterclass on Saturday September 9atthe Northern Arts Hotel.

The three-hour Documentary Masterclass will run from 2pm-5pm with three of the documentary world’s most experienced practitioners on hand to inspire and educate you.

Producer/director Tony Jackson, editor Bergen O’Brien and VicScreen's Sam Dinning will share tips and techniques to help you create acompelling short documentary. Whether you’re planning on shooting agrand production or asimplepiece on your phone, Tony, Bergen and Sam will help you tell the best story possible.

Tickets are just $50 or $40 concession. Secure your place at www. trybooking.com/events/landing/1099262

In other C-Doc news, the festival team has two not-to-be-missed, pop-up screenings –Tim Flannery's search for climate leadership in Climate Changers on September 17 at the Theatre Royal and John Hughes's deep dive into aseminal period of Australian film in Senses of Cinema on October 7atthe Northern Arts Hotel.

For more information visit cdocff.com.au/events-coming-soon

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Whatdoyouloveaboutrunning?

Justabouteverything!Thecommunityitcreates,howitmakes mefeel,andtheinterestingandbeautifulplacesIgettosee whenI’moutforajog ItalsokeepsmefitforfootysoIcan focusontryingtokickinastraightlineinsteadoftryingto catchmybreath.

HaveyouRunTheMainebefore?

Ididthe5kmafewtimesgrowingup,thenthe“runyour ownrace”halfmarathonin2021. Iranwithagroupofabout 15people-someIknew,someIjustmet-andwechatted, laughed,andencouragedeachotherthewholeway WhatdoyoulikeaboutRunTheMaine?

TherewasnoquestioninmymindthatIwouldrunit!Iwas overseaslastyearwhiletherunhappened,butseeingallthe photosandmessagesinmyfootygroupchat,andhearing aboutitfromfamilywhenIreturnedhome,allhadmefeeling likeI’dmissedtheeventoftheyear!

WhatmadeyoudecidetoRunTheMainethisyear?

THEWORDFROMTHEBIRD

TIMETOTRAINBUTNOTFORPAIN

Payattentiontohowyoufeel.Ifyou’refatigued orinpain,restordialbacktheintensity Allowampletimeforrestbetweentraining runs.Recoveryiswhenyourbodybecomes stronger

Preparingyourselfforanydistanceofrunningcanbe bothexcitinganddauntingdependingonyourfitness levelandwhatyourbodyisusedtodoing.

Fortunatelytherearemanywaysthatyoucanbuild yourendurancetoprepareyourselftorunthatdistance goal,whichitissomethingthatmostofuswillbeableto achieveifwereallywantto.

Atrainingplanisagoodstart.Trainingyourbody consistentlyoverseveralweeksbyrunningsmall distancesthenincreasingtolongerrunningtimeover severalweekswillhelpyourbodybuildmusclemassand developyouraerobiccapacity.

MEETOURRUNNINGCOMMUNITY

AliceTaylor |CampbellsCreek

Whendidyoustartrunning?

Itwasn’tuntilIwaslivingbythebayinMelbourneinmyearly 20’sthatIpickeditbackupagain.Gettingtorunalongthe beachafterworkingonacomputeralldayfeltlikesuchatreat. MovingbacktoCastlemaineafewyearsagoledtomepicking uptrailrunning.Therearesomanybeautifultracksinthe areathatwearespoiltforchoiceandthere’salwaysanew onetoexplore.

It’stheperfecteventforafirst-timer.Theatmosphere’s amazing,andeveryoneissouplifting.Ihaveafewfriendswho havestartedtrainingforittobetheirfirstever5kmrun,anda couplemorewhoareaimingforapersonalbest5kmwalktime –amazingstuff!

Checkoursocialsforthefullinterview

Info&earlybirdticketsviarunthemaine.org Forallupdatesfollow@runthemaine

Itoftenhelpstorunwithothersforsupportand encouragement,especiallyifyouarenewtorunning. Strengthtrainingandwarmupandcooldownstretchesare alsogoodactivitiestoincorporateintoyourtrainingplan. Rememberthatasyouincreaseyourrunningyou’ll needtoincreaseyourwaterintake,restperiodsand food(especiallyproteinsandcomplexcarbohydrates)to replenishyourenergy

Bepatientasrunninglongerperiodsandbuilding endurancetakestime.Giveyourselfplentyoftimeto builduptoyourgoal.You’llbesurprisedhowmuch progressyoucanmakeinashortspaceoftime. Don’tgiveup!

Tony Jackson and Suzanne Donisthorpe presenting LOCALS 2023.

Photo: Penny Ryan Photography

Photo:CragCarrick

Raisingfundsforourlocalhealthservice.

Bands battleitout

Sack of Flour and Elysium haverocked thestage to claimwins in Macedon Ranges' Battle of theBands

They took centrestage at theKyneton Town Hallon July 28 fora crowdofabout 170people to battle it out for the prizes.

Sack of Flour,who describe theirgenre of music as hardrock/pop punk, won the grand prize of a$500 recording studio voucher,asdecided by apanelof

judges that included twoyouths.

The People’s Choice award, as voted on by the audience,was awarded to Elysium, who tookhome a $500 merchandise pack

Atotal of 15 acts, spanning genres from acoustic to heavymetal, appliedtotakepart in the competition this year

The eventwas organisedbyMacedon Ranges

Shire Council’syouthservices team and supportedby the council’sarts and culture team

MariaWeiss, MRSCdirectorofcommunity,said Battle of the Bands wasone of thesignature youth eventsthe council was proud to host

“From allaccounts, the audience werethoroughly entertainedbythe energy andexpertise shown by all of the acts,”she said

Sack of Flour was the grand prize winner as voted by judges.

Winners of the People’s Choice award as voted by the audience were Elysium.

Plasticnot fantastic

Could you go one month without single-use plastics? Macedon Ranges deputy mayor,CrJennifer Anderson, has again put herself to the test as part of Plastic Free July

The month-long challenge aims to cut down waste and encourages households to be more conscious of purchases and choices involving single-use plastics.

Last year,CrAnderson'sgoal was to record below 200 grams. This year,her target was zero purchases with soft plastic and she recorded her lowest household total yet of 90 grams.

"Wemonitor our soft plastic amounts every month, and the extra effort in July really does rescue the amount," she said.

Cr Anderson noted some changes since last July including improvements to packaging of some favourite brands and businesses that offer alternatives to non-recyclable plastics.

She has also made different daily decisions herself such as more homemade elements to ameal, takeaway food with environmentally friendly packing options, and selecting supermarket goods largely based on their packaging.

"I no longer purchase any bread that comes in plastic, preferring to go without and wait until Ifind bread that is in apaper bag," she said.

"I no longer buy falafel packet mix as Ihave learnt to make my own. The same goes for hummus. Both are very easy and just require abit of pre-planning the night before.

"I have some recipes for pizza bases and roti and am told they are easy to make, so this is on my list of things to try

"What Ihave reminded myself is: 'don't go shopping when you are hungry', as you are much more likely to make aconvenient processed food purchase, most of which involve some form of soft plastic packaging."

Cr Anderson praised the local businesses that allowed customers to bring their own containers like tiffin tins and 'keep cups' for food and drink. She understood there were still barriers for some.

When it came to some basic groceries or special items, she said there were still times that avoiding single use plastic was astruggle.

"For July the only soft plastic that came into the house was surrounding aparcel(butwill get reused), around cheese, tofu, vegetarian sausages and bao buns," she said.

Cr Anderson said there was still work to be done to improve the circular economy but was encouraged by the efforts she had seen made. Some of those include MRSC soft plastic collection at transfer stations, biodegradable compostable packaging and companies seeking new ways to reuse and repurpose packaging.

Snap inspections in the Macedon Ranges

EPAVictoria will conduct aseries of snap inspections this week in the Macedon Ranges area to ensure businesses are complying with regulations, with particular focus around stormwater management and liquid waste storage and disposal.

EPAofficers will visit businesses in Woodend, Gisborne and Kyneton over several days this week.

“The General Environmental Duties requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 2017 make it clear that it’severyone’s job to act to protect the environment,” said Dr Scott Pigdon, EPAnorthwest regional manager

“Wewant to help businesses to understand that they must act to improve their onsite controls in preventing spills and pollu-

tion entering the environment.

“Where EPAidentifies poor controls to prevent pollution, businesses can expect us to use our powers to enforce compliance.

“The waterways that stormwater drains feed is critically important to both our environment and communities health and wellbeing. They must be protected by everyone, including industry “Weare particularly concerned that chemicals are stored properly.Wehave seen too often the harm that can be done to the environment through the uncontrolled escape of chemicals."

EPAhas information online to advise businesses on storing and managing liquids and general environmental duty Visit www.epa.vic.gov.au for details.

Sizzler Restobar’s Sammy hands Cr Jennifer Anderson her takeaway meal in her tiffin tins.

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. What type of classic car is the Romsey Mens Shed currently working to restore?

2. Who will coach Gisborne senior footballers next season?

3. Chewton director Noora Niasari screened her film titled what at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal this month?

4. Which local group hosted ‘Tamil Temptations’ this month? (3 points)

5. Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad represents which political party?

General knowledge

(1 point)

6. Which actor plays Deadpool in the Marvel movies?

7. Coriander, or Chinese parsley, is commonly known by what other name?

8. The following songs are associated with which music artist: Frozen, Borderline and Me against the Music?

9. From where does the traditional dish ‘joumou soup’ originate? (3 points)

10. In music terms, ‘adagio’ refers to what?

TODAY’S CROSSWORD

Cross mustbevisible GraemeTwycross, Gisborne South

The Mount Macedon Memorial Cross must be visible from far and wide. It must be illuminated at night and it deserves to display our respect for the fallen.

The overgrown bush that is surrounding the cross is abushfire risk. Have we all forgotten the Ash Wednesday fires that caused so much destruction on Mount Macedon?

Investigatethe impact BryanBalmer, Ravenswood South

At theAugust meeting of Mount Alexander Shire Council, adelegation, comprising three farmers and acommercial kangaroo harvestor met with council to discuss councils decision (July 2023) to advocate to the state government for aban on commercial harvesting of kangaroos in the shire.

Apetition of 240 signatures was presented to council asking that, ‘Any actions by MASC relating to kangaroo management should be based on data and scientific analysis’.

It asked council to ‘Investigate the full social and economic impact on farmers, the community and the environment of the increasing populations of eastern grey kangaroos and report the findings to our community’.

The delegation informed our councillors

about the current impact an overpopulation of kangaroos had on the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the shire.

Council will now prepare areport and discuss the petition at its October meeting.

Thank you to those people who signed the petition.

Let the cross be visibleagain

Alan Kennedy,Kyneton

I'mwriting in response to afew letters regarding making the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross visible again.

When we were kids back in the late 1950s, we could see the cross late at night when we were coming out of Melbourne. It was like ahoming beacon showing us the way home.

Dad was aWWIIveteran and he was very proud of the cross. Idon't know what it reminded him of, he never talked much about his timeinthe war,but I'm sure it meant agreat deal to him every time he saw it.

About the vegetation being cut back so the cross can be seen again from below –itwas cut back when the cross was originally built, maintained for along time so it was visible, then it was left to grow wild without being cut back. This tells me that Mother Nature is very resilient and with heavy cut backs, the gums will grow back again if left to grow back.

So let the cross be visible again so the public can see it in all its glory,that'swhat it was built for,not just areminder for WWII veterans but also all the other veterans who have lost their lives in conflicts since.

Dubious political posturing

Chris Pearson, Kyneton

The Midland Express Opinions page on August 15 made room for four letters. One third of the space was taken up by MP Emma Kealy,deputy leader of The Nationals. MPs have plenty of other opportunities to have their opinions broadcast. Paid political advertisements, for example.

The main topic was the cost-ofliving crisis. Part of the reason for this crisis is that the various governments in Australia have contributed to the hardship faced by a substantial proportion of the population, by either divisive ideologies or incompetence. But it’sgoing toget worse as extreme weather and other environmental disasters, predicted for half acentury or more, increase in frequency and intensity

Tackling climate change is going to cost us. The Nationals need to be honest and look at the cost of NOT doing enough to control emissions and slowrising temperatures. The world is changing quickly.The population needs effective and fair action on climate change, not dubious political posturing.

TheCompost Conversation

The great turning

There is both fear and mystique surrounding the turning of compost piles. Many people never turn their compost, but there are benefits to turning that are worth the effort.

Turning our compost gives three distinct benefits; aerating the whole pile, blending the different layers of ingredients and seeing what is happening right through the pile. All the living things we want in our compost piles, from microscopic bacteria through to juicy earthworms, breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide.

Our compost piles need to have enough porosity (air space) in and between the compost ingredients to let the billions of creatures in our pile inhale and exhale freely

Turning our compost is not asubstitute for getting that balanced porosity/airspace through the ingredients we make the pile from, but turning apile is like agreat big ‘in breath’ for our compost, and organisms that were struggling to breathe will spring to life with afreshly turned pile.

Compost piles built over several weeks or months will have layers of different materials at different stages of decomposition. Turning our pile is achance to blend these differences between the layers and bring the pile to amore consistent blend.

For hot composters, turning is also achance to make sure the edges of the pile, which have not been as hot as the core, are in that hot middle zone of the pile when it heats back up.

As we turn our piles, we also get achance to see what is going on right through the compost pile, achance to see

–with Joel Meadows

what’sworking or not in our pile and with our process. Aturnisthe very best time to remediate an unhappy compost. If our pile is soggy and stinky,a turn is theperfect time to cut some dry,carbonrich materials, like coarse straw or aged woodchips, through the pile.

If the pile is dry or woody, wetting the ingredients as we turn and sprinkling some fine, nitrogen-rich materials like coffee grounds or fresh cut grass should help get our pile back into balance. Why not give your compost abig breath, ablending mix and ahealth check with a good turn?

Next week we’ll have a look at tips for cool/slow composting.

–JoelMeadows works with *Yes In My Back Yard, (YIMBY), acommunity-scale composting initiative in Castlemaine and surrounds. Send questions or comments to hello@yimbycompost.com

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GYMbies Claudia and Lloyd help turn compost.

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Atimelesstreasure

Immersed in the rich history of the former goldrush town of Fryerstown, Woodlands homestead, c1860s, once served as the vicarage for the neighbouring All Saints church. Set on one acre with an elevated outlook in the centre of town, the country grounds are aromantic introduction to this outstanding property

Restoration works have preserved the building and enhanced the original style architecture.

Enter via the grand hallway with soaring ceiling and timber floorboards. There are four bedrooms each with arched windows, ornate cornice and original floorboards.

The charm continues in the formal lounge featuring acosy wood heater and doors leading out to the side verandah, with decorative fretwork and western sunset views

In the country kitchen there’selectric cooking, aNed Kelly potbelly heater,and a separate walk-in pantry

The bathroom comes complete withbath and shower plus there’saseparate toilet and laundry

Adding to the living area is alight-filled sunroom with air conditioning, private garden outlook and access to the fully fenced courtyard.

Anod to the home’sorigins are seven fireplaces in total, including one under the rear verandah for outdoor entertaining.

Both intimate and generous outdoor areas surround the home, including covered verandas, brick paths, stone edged gardens and vast green lawns.

There is afour bay garage-workshop with concrete floor and smaller storage shed.

The property is serviced by town water,three large water tanks, mains electricity and 3.2kw solar power

Varieties of fruit trees adorn the fully fenced acre of garden including mulberry,plum and pear

Property: Charming Woodlands homestead, former vicarage on one acre.

Address: 3Church Street,Fryerstown.

Price: $1,185,000

Agent: Belle Property Castlemaine

Contact: RobWaller 0418 571130

Blasi Mulholland 0417 311 733

Countryliving at its best

Situated in Metcalfe, amid majestic gums and just astone’sthrow from the Coliban River and the magnificent Metcalfe Cascades, this spacious, contemporary steel-framed home (built by JG King) offers privacy and serenity just a20-minute drive from Kyneton and Castlemaine and 35 mins (approx.) from Bendigo. The Kyneton school bus stop is only 200 metres from the home, making schools, shopping, medical facilities, and all other amenities easily accessible for people of all ages.

Enter the wide entrance hall from the front porch and you are immediately impressed by the welcoming feeling and the natural light. There are three spacious bedrooms and the option of afourth bedroom or study.The main bedroom has awalk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with alarge tiled shower and twin basins.

The kitchen/dining/family room precinct is surrounded by aporticoed alfresco that overlooks the landscaped and tiered garden which can also be enjoyed from the luxury of the fully fenced spa.

The well-designed kitchen has an island bench of Caesar stone which can comfortably seat six. The walk-in pantry is well placed next to the built-in fridge and adjacent to the cooking appliances (900mm electric oven and gas cooktops).

There is afull family bathroom with aseparate toilet and awell appointed laundry

This home has high ceilings, full insulation, security doors, reverse cycle temperature control, and TV cables and aerials to most rooms.

Let's talk REAL ESTATE

with Jennifer Pearce

LOCATION VS LIFESTYLE |WHERE HAVEN’T YOUDISCOVERED?

Howmanytimes have youheardsomeone say“Oh,I’velived in Kynetonmywhole life, I’d neverliveanywhereelse” or "I’donly ever look forhouse to buy in Macedon"or“Igrewupon afarm, I’dnever liveintown.”Sowhy do most people who move house rarely venturebeyond the placetheyknow?

Arecent ABS surveydiscoveredanunexpected

60% of people who movedhome in Australia movedtowithin 9kms of wheretheypreviously lived.Now whyisthat? Whydomost people who move home rarely venturebeyondthe locality theyknow? People thriveoff familiarity –the fear of the unknown,areluctancefor change Pause fora moment and think about what youloveabout whereyou live. Maybe it’s the proximity to agreat school, being able to walk to the local footyground,the café down the road, or being astone’s throw from your favourite bushwalk. And if we flip thatfor amoment, what don’t youloveabout whereyou live?

Maybe you’re tooclose to the freewayand the noise is driving youmad,ormaybe the terrible telephone receptionmeans youcan only make phone calls if youstand on aladder in the corner of your property

We’vebeen conditioned to think location is everything, but whatifitwasn’t?Whatifall your lifestyle needs –thinkfood,transport, education,greenspace, community -could metsomewhereyou hadn’t yetdiscovered?

Sure, acomfortzone is super cosyand all, but broadening your search zone when buying or renting aproperty might just be the lifestyle kicker you’ve been yearning for. The Macedon Ranges is home to some of the richest landscapes and vibrant communities going around –maybe youjust haven’tconsidered them yet.

So,whatare youwaiting for? Lead moreby lifestyle,lessbylocation,and letyour curiosity lead your further.Your perfect home awaits.

There is awaste treatment plant, solar power plus separate solar hot water four water tanks (125,000 litres) adouble remote controlled garage, and excellent fencing.

There is also aseparate entertainment cave measuring 12X7.6 metres. Agreat space that is warmed by asolid fuel wood-burning heater and with power for the fridge and TV This home is truly delightful and well worth an inspection, so if you are looking for a beautifully appointed family home in glorious and peaceful surroundings with easy access to regional centres, this could well be the home for you.

(If youare putting the address in the GPS please note number 2(not lot 2) Wilsons Road Metcalfeaccess is on the east side of the main road.)

Property: Beautifully appointed family home in peaceful surrounds

Address: 2Wilsons Road, Metcalfe

Price: $940,000 -$980,000

Agent: Raine &Horne Kyneton

Contact: Jennifer Pearce 0427422508

Hidden behind the façade, is a thoughtfully designed home which offers the perfect living family landscape. The entrance is wide and lofty and ushers you through to the lower level, and with views of the rear garden gives afeel of arrival.

Multiple living areas perfectly suited to family living give an air of openness but with-in easy reach, ideal for the family with young children but also enough separation for agrowing family,one that needs aquiet space for everyone.

The main large open plan living room has asmart chef’skitchen which, with all the bench space and storage you dream of, is the heart of this home and is centred so that the chef can always be part of the family.A home office, cleverly tucked on the upper level, also overlooks this living area. The other two living areas are a separate, private theatre room, including all the equipment, and arumpus room at

Unexpected class

the core of the family bedrooms.

Overall, this home has been cleverly designed and stylishly appointed with a level of finish higher than usual; it’sa lot of family living with just the right amount of luxury and sophistication making it pleasing to all in the family.Entertain family and friends easily within and spill out onto the lovely rear entertaining alfresco for after dinner drinks.

The main suite is areal treat, it is sumptuously appointed and offers an over-sized bedroom space complete with two large walk-in robes and finished beautifully with asmart modern ensuite offering alittle bit of glamour with a relaxing free-standing bath, separate shower,and dual basins in smart and neutral toned cabinetry reminiscent of a hotel ensuite.

This property is areal statement, and the finish and design is acredit to the current owners.

Property: Family home with room foreveryone

Address: 34 Patterson Drive, Kyneton

Price: $795,000 to $835,000

Agent: RayWhiteKyneton

Contact: Nathanial Briggs 0400 820 805 TamaraMactier 0429 136 635

Belle Property Castlemaineand Maldon.

3a 1b 2v 4319r

•1940s Artdeco timber home

•Polished timber floors,ornate ceilings, and leadlightwindows.

•Front porchand rearsun deck

•5km fromMaldon and 9km from Newstead.

Rob Waller |0418571 130

Blasi Mulholland |0417311 733

For sale $525,000 View Saturday26thAug 12:45pm -1:15pm

7-9 Lisle Gully Road, Maldon

2a 1b 2v 4046r

•The cottageblends historic charm with modern comfort.

•Anupdatedkitchenwithample storage.

•Just shortstrollaway fromMaldon'shistoric shopping district.

Narelle Waller |0408 571 131

Rob Waller |0418571 130

For sale $749,000 View Saturday26thAug 12:15pm -12:45pm

4

a 1b 4v 4096r

•Restoration workshave preservedthe building and enhancedthe original style.

•Enter via the grand hallway with soaring ceiling andtimber floorboards.

•4 bedrooms each with archedwindows.

Blasi Mulholland |0417311 733

Rob Waller |0418571 130

Belle PropertyCastlemaine |5470 5811 167 Barker Street, Castlemaine

Belle PropertyMaldon |5475 1055 30A MainStreet,Maldon

belleproperty.com

For sale

424 Baringhup Road, Baringhup

30.38w

•Main sealed Roadfrontage between Baringhupand Maldon

•Farm shed9mx 6m and storeshed with power connection

For sale $385,000 View By appointment

-2:00pm

•Land with granite boulders and gum trees

Rob Waller |0418571 130

Brett Tweed |0417 564 697

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275 Sandy Creek Road, Maldon

3Church Street, Fryerstown

Gisborne South/ToolernVale

180 Blackhill Road (offCouangalt Road)

“Lakeside”on12.69Ha (31.35 Acres)

Amostattractivecountryhome in abeautiful privatesetting.

Only 5km(5mins) to theCalder Freeway, 31km(26 mins) to MelbourneAirport, 49km(42 mins) to theBolteBridge.

Tylden

125 CemeteryRoad

Abeautiful

Auction Saturday7October at 11am (Ifnot sold prior)

Reserve Price$3.5m

To viewcall John Keating 0419 880 444

This could be your dream tree change opportunitywith easy access to thecityand airport. Thebestofboth worlds!Thehome is very privatelysited and is approached via an avenue of colourful PinOaks.Theestablished landscaped gardens,designed by SueMeli, extend to sweeping lawns overlooking twoverypicturesque lakes.

Theheart of the home is an open plan kitchen and dining area which extends to twoliving spaces on either side.Thereare 4bedrooms, 3bathrooms and laundry. Thetwo living areas and expansivedeck overlook the lakes with viewsdownthe valley

Other features include detached double garage and storeroom, 3large sheds including onewith 2 stables,horse wash and tack room. Thereare multiple grazing paddocks with good fencing,shelters,4 dams and a60mx25m equestrian arena. ViewstoMelbourne CBD from high pointonthe property completethis magnificentpackage

Price$2.975m

To viewcall John Keating 0419 880 444

As youapproach“The Lake”via ashortdistanceofnothrough road countrylane you glimpse the charming homestead sitting peacefully within established gardens and extensivelawns beyond the sparkling waters of the 2Ha(5acre) lake.

Oncewithin the boundaries of the property an avenue of maturepin oaks,flanked by productivefarming paddocks on both sides,delivers youtothe striking style and architectureofthe brick veneer residence.

Accommodation of approximately 265 m2 (28.5 sqs) includes entrance, formal lounge, separatedining room,large open plan kitchen/meals area/family room,reading room,3 good sized bedrooms,study (or4th bedroom), 2bathrooms,laundryand rear entrance. Thereisadetached brick double garage and farming structural improvements include a good sized machineryshed/workshop,a second storage shed and thereisagazeboto enjoyrelaxing in and the beautyofthe lake

Farming features include excellentgreyloamsoils with improved pastures,13main paddocks including 5river frontpaddocks alongside the1kmoffrontage to the Little Coliban River, steel cattle yards, and excellentcypress and nativetreeshelter plantations Thereisalso asmall orchardwith pears,apples,nashi, quince, and hazelnuts and an excellentvegetable garden.

“The Lake”on47.5 Ha (117 Acres)

medium sized acreage property ideal forpermanentrural living or use as an exceptional countrygetaway, only 1.5 km fromTylden.

Covering the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires

Circulated throughout: Kyneton, Castlemaine,Gisborne,Malmsbury,Trentham, Woodend, Redesdale,Lancefield, Romsey,Macedon, Mt. Macedon, Metcalfe Chewton, Harcourt,Newstead,Maldon,Taradale, Elphinstone, Campbells Creek, Guildford, Barkers Creek, Sutton Grange, Baringhup,Muckleford, Yapeen.

Happy HappyBirthday Birthday

Kyneton: ahume@midnews.com.au

ldennis@midnews.com.au

It’snever too late to learn

Retirement doesn't have to be boring and it'snever too late to learn new things.

U3A (University of the Third Age) Kyneton is anot-for-profit organisation and membership is open to Macedon Ranges residents who have retired from full-time employment. The group offers awide range of social and learning activities.

Want the latest news on the go? Catch up with The Express on Facebook.

Do youhave anews tip? Let us know on twitter.com/MidlandExpress1 or email us on acrawford@midnews.com.au

Their tutors are all dedicated volunteers who live in the community and are keen to share their knowledge and experience. No educational qualifications are required or given, and the aim is to make sessions entertaining and informative

Non-members and friends are always welcome to attend the regular weekly 'Friday@U3A'sessions at 2pm with guest speakers or to watch an informative video followed by afternoon tea and time for an informal chat atthe Red Brick Hall, 23 Yaldwyn Street West,Kyneton.

The full range ofcourses offered can be viewed on the U3A Kyneton website, u3akyneton.org.au/courses. They include courses for the mind and body,and social activities.

Aregulargroup meets for coffee at 11am on Wednesdays at Angie’sCafé, 72-74 Mollison Street, Kyneton, and an informal lunch club gathers monthly at different and varied locations around the shire.

The annual subscription is $40. New members are always welcome and can join online at u3akyneton.org.au/memberships. Enquiries via email to members@u3akyneton.org.au or call 0439 360 763.

There’srepair in there

August 27 in the Castlemaine Community House, 30 Templeton Street from 10am to 1pm.

Learn basic bicycle maintenance or to sew on asewing machine or just do some sewing at the Cafe if you no longer have amachine.

Get advice on mobile phones, deleting ID before recycling or maybe asettings problem. Let the volunteer repairers attempt to fix your broken household appliances. Join the Mending Circle and learn to darn, crochet, knit etc or just join in and swap tips. Agold coin donation is appreciated. Doors open at 10 and it'sfirst in, first served, with one item at atime. Enquiries to Chris on 5470 5508 and if leaving amessage, leave name and number clearly

Tim, the Repair Cafe Apple repairer, advises on a problem.

U3AKyneton’s Lunch Club.

How to place aCLASSIFIED

HOVELT -Robert

(Rob)

15 April 194816 August 2023

Classified DEADLINES

Midland Express:

Booking deadline -Fridayprior by 5pm

Deathand Funeral notices deadline is 9am Mondayprior

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Private

Passed away peacefully at Kyneton Hospital surrounded by his family Loving husband to Jan Lovedfather of David and Jessica and father-in-lawto Renae and Ryan Cherished pa of Sam, Alex, Hannah, Chloe and Natalia.

"Alwaysinour thoughts and forever in our hearts"

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HUGHES Lloyd Grant ProprietorofMaldon Motor Museum. Dearly lovedson of Allan andMarjorie Hughes (dec). and lovedbrotherof Laurence (dec), Julian, Kelvin and Adrian. Alwaysremembered.

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Peter-John McDonald

It is with sadness that the family of Peter-John McDonald announce his sudden passing at home on Tuesday, August 15th 2023.

Peter-John will be lovingly remembered by his former wife; Kylie, 3children; Bianca, Eryn and Benjamin. He will be sorely missed by lifelong friend; Andrew(Zippy), wife; Traceyand daughter Jess,alongside numerous other family members and friends

We look forwardtothe time we can seeyou again, until then, rest peacefully our dear friend

ROBINSON Neville Raymond 04.07.1947 –12.08.2023

Jean passed away peacefully at Bendigo Hospice on 14th August 2023 aged 91. Dearlyloved Aunt of Graham, Denise, Wayne, Mark, Royden, Shelley and families.

We will miss your witty humour Alwaysgentle,lovingand kind, abeautiful memoryyou leave behind In our hearts youwill always stay, lovedand remembered everyday

Funerals

INGLETON –BARBOUR

AFuneral Service to celebrate the lifeof Margaret Heather Ingleton –Barbour will be held at the Thomas J. Scott Memorial Chapel, 5Piper St, Kyneton on Thursday, 24th August 2023 at 10.30 am.

Private Cremation

Forthose unable to attend, family and friends are warmly invited to be apartof the service via a live-stream which can be accessed on Margaret’stributes page at:

www.tjscottandson com.au

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From July 1, 2019, it will be an offence to advertise a dog or cat forsaleunlessthe advertisement includes the animal's MICROCHIP NUMBER and the SOURCE NUMBER generated by the PetExchange Register

Offences applytoboth theperson selling the pet, along with the publisher that publishes anon-compliant advertisement.

From July 1, 2019, membersofthe public will be able to access limited information on the Register,regarding advertisersofdogsand cats.

Consumerswill be encouraged to checkthe validity of abreeder or individual's source number before they acquire apuppy,kitten, dog or cat.

Dog/Cat Advertisers Errors

Errorsinrepeat advertisements must be notified to our office immediatelyafter appearance of the first advertisement.

Thepublisherdoesnot accept liabilityfor errors in repeat advertisements that are not drawn to our attention upon the first appearance

No allowances can be made forerrorsnot materially affecting the effectiveness of the advertisement.

Position cannot and will not be guaranteed.

All claims foranadjustment or credit must be made within seven days after billing date.Wereserve the right to revise and restrict anyadvertisement we deem objectionable and to change the classification when necessary to conform to the policy of this newspaper.In the event an advertisement is omitted from publication, we assume no liability forsuchomissions.

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INGLETON-BARBOUR

Margaret Heather

24.04.1935 -14.08.2023

Late of Rochford and Cherokee

Much lovedand loving mother to Ray, Peter,Brett, Julie and Tim Nana and Great Nana to all her grandchildren NowAtPeace

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TATT -Gloria Faith

Passed away peacefully in Maryborough on Thursday

August 17th 2023

Aged 85 years

Dearly lovedwife of Keith (dec)

Adored mother of Wayne and Andrea.

Mother in lawof

Julie and Campbell Grandmother of Breanna andEmma, Kyle and Kayla.

Great Grandmother of Leila, Amelia, Jesse, Chase and Luca. “Greatly Missed.”

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Loved Father of Sharon, Kevin &Melissa Dear Pa of Ruby &Aleira. Loving Partner of JoyForte Uncle to Sandra, Linda &Pam.

Always in our hearts ForFuneral arrangements, please see Friday’s Castlemaine Mail or visit www.thompsonsfunerals com.au

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Jennifer Anne Sharpe ‘Jen’ 8.4.1959 –12.8.2023

Tapestryweaver Artist Adventurer

Lovedand cherished partner of Alan Steer,daughter of Kath (dec) andDavid (dec), sister of Geoff andMelinda, Chris andDeb,Roo andUli, auntie of Jodie and Jason,Chia, Stu and Cal, Felix andRoberta, great auntie of Charlie and Fletcher, dearfriendand colleague Jenpassed away peacefully at home on Saturday12thAugust 2023.

Alifelived fulloflove and laughter

An inspiration to many Foreverinour hearts Amemorial service will be held at alaterdate.

Alanwould also liketoacknowledge the dedicatedprofessionals– Dr B, all staff at theCastlemaineHospital, and the district and palliativecare nurses who made Jen’slife as comfortableascould be Thankyou so much.

Familyand friends areinvited to attend the funeralservice for Mr Peter-John McDonald, to be held in the Chapel of Mount Alexander Funerals, 12 Campbell Street, Castlemaine TOMORROW(Wednesday)at2.00pm

Following this service thecortegewill leave forthe Chewton Cemetery.

Castlemaine 5470 5951

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Familyand friends are invited to attendthe funeralservice for MrsJeanPerry, to be heldinthe ChapelofMount AlexanderFunerals, 12 Campbell Street, Castlemaine on Friday25th August commencingat2.30pm. The service will be livestreamed forthose unable to attend.

Fordetails pleasevisitJean’s tribute page on the website of MountAlexander Funerals

TATT

The Funeral service to celebrate the life of thelate Mrs Gloria TATT will be held at the Jubilee Chapel 63 Inkerman St Maryborough on FridayAugust 25th 2023 commencing at 11am. The cortegewillthen proceed to the Maryborough Cemetery 1Wright St Maryborough Phelan Funeral Service Maryborough 03 54611979

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Jean Perry

Peter-John McDonald

Jean Perry

BUTCHER

BlackForest Meats is awell established local Butcher’sshop located in Woodend.

We are currently looking for aqualified retail Butcher to join our friendly team. Flexibility forworklifebalance is availablefor the right candidate

Please contact Pete on 0419003979 or email shop@blackforestmeats.com.au formore information or to apply

Teaching Position –Expressions of Interest

Would youliketoteach in awarm, creativeand supportiveatmosphere and be partofavibrant, positiveand caring teaching team?

Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten is located in abeautiful countrysetting, just a fewminutes from Castlemaine

We areinterestedintalking to teachers who have interest in Steiner Education about roles (partand full time) at CSSK. Please send expressions of interest to enquiries@cssk.vic.edu.au or contact the Principal, Nerrida Johnson, on 5479 2000 to discuss the opportunities available

CLEANERS

URGENTLY REQUIRED forNight Shifts in the Castlemaine Area

Please apply by emailing Paul on ecowize.castlmaine @ecowize.com.au

Castlemaine IGA

Plus Liquor Vacancy available foralicensed parttime Forklift driver Resumetobe emailed to hkshunkang@ hotmail.com

LABOURER REQUIRED

Recentlyretired maintenance engineer

Fit, energetic and gregarious optimistic and intelligent, good communicator witha happydisposition full driving license, computer literate Looking for parttime work.

Public Notices

Metcalfe and District Senior Citizens Inc. AGM will be held on Wednesday, August 30 at 12 noon at NewGarden Chinese Restaurant All welcome

Kyneton Municipal Band -AGM

Kyneton Daffodil &ArtsFestival Fun Run

Sunday27th August

We hope to minimise anydisruption to the public while this event is in progress from approx. 10am to 2pm

The Startofthe Fun Run will be at the Playground Chisel Avenue, Kyneton On Riverside

The runners will travel down Chisel Aveonto Collins Pde over the Campaspe bridge at Mollison St, where VORM traffic Management will direct traffic,the runners will then proceed, under the bridge to the Campaspe riverwalk and maketheirway to the gates of the Kyneton racecourse and backalong the course to Chisel Ave. Marshals will be stationed at various locations along the course route with St Johns Ambulance in attendance at the Start/Finish.

Entry: kynetondaffodilandartsfestival.com.au

Email: kynetondaffodilandartsfestival@gmail.com

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ASBESTOS removals and demolition services, fully insured. Ph Karl 0422 564 878.

CIRCA

1850’s-2020’s Biggest demolition recycling yard in Victoria.

RECYCLING BUILDINGS OVER 50 YEARS

PIANOLA

Full-time and part-time positions commencing Term 42023 continuing in 2024.

HUMANITIES SECONDARY1.0 and 0.4 VISUAL ARTSECONDARY0.2

PHYSICAL EDUCATION F-10 0.2 Applications close 11th September 2023 Job Descriptions and Application Forms on employment tab www.olivet.vic.edu.au

Friday, August 25th at 8:30 pm at the Red BrickHall Yaldwyn Street West, Kyneton. Further information please contact the Secretary, Gerard Noonan on 0419 137 924

Be Part of the Team

Over 10,000 items available from doors, windows,timber, heaters,corrugated iron, commercial iron, lights,garden pots gates and anything else youcan think of!!

Excellent Condition, $4000 spent on restoration. Approx300 rolls included Will notseparate All must go together, $3000. Ph 0408 221840

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LANGLEY | McKIMMIE WOODEND

RECEPTIONIST /ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

FULL TIME

An opportunity exists foramotivated Receptionist/Administration Assistant withinawellestablished accounting firm.

The ideal candidate will need to have soundcomputer skills in MS office, be well presented, have excellent communication and telephone skills as well as strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will be a reliable and trustworthyindividual who takes prideintheir work While not essential, previous experience in an accounting practice would be highly regarded.

Email applications to: nicki@lmck.com.au

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SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Suitably qualifiedand experienced professionals are invited to apply forthe following position at Sacred HeartCollege Kyneton, commencing Term 4, 2023. The SchoolCounsellorwill work as amemberofthe College Wellbeing Team and posses adegree in Social work,Psychology or other AlliedHealth/behavioural science/ counselling qualifications

The position is a.4EFT Contract for12months with the strong possibility of ongoingemployment.

The Duty Statement, Terms&Conditionsand the Sacred HeartCollege Application Form areavailable from Loretta Hanns,PAtoPrincipal lhanns@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

Applicationsare to be emailed to: ThePrincipal, Dr Darren Egberts principal@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

Applicationsclose:Friday25August at 4.00pm

MT ALEXANDER GOLF CLUB

Thursday 31st August. President Joyce would liketoinvite all past members to attend an afternoon tea at 2pm.

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Lancefield &Romsey CommunityFinancial Services Ltd is afranchisee of the Bendigo &Adelaide Bank Ltd andoperates the locally owned CommunityBanks of Lancefield & Romsey. We currently have avacancy on the Boardand invite interestedpeople to apply to join like-minded volunteers in this highly active community organization.

The Community Bank is amajor contributor to the amenity andfinancialwellbeing of our Lancefield &Romsey communities,and has distributed more than$2.5 million in grants and sponsorships to localgroups over thelast22 years

The companyisseeking applicants with specificexperience in corporate and financialaffairs and business management with accounting/business qualifications. Applicants will have an understanding of theneeds of the localcommunitytogetherwithanappreciation of the impact of technology andonlinebanking on customerengagement.

Thisrolemay be of interest to personswho areeither working or retired.Positionsare voluntaryand therefore astrongcommitment to community affairs is essential. Various training options are available to successfulcandidates

CLASSIFIEDS 5422 1488 Kyneton 5472 1788 Castlemaine

The ability to invest your timeand energy is key,with aminimum commitment of at least 10 hours permonth, includinga monthly Board meeting andmembership in Board committees. Expressions of Interest,with abrief resume, should be addressed to the Company SecretaryatPOBox 30,Lancefield, 3435 or emailedto companysec@lrcfsl.com.au

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Employment

Phone Karl 0422 564 878

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GATES PERGOLAS PIZZA OVENS TaitDecorativeIron Ph 5472 3569 decorativeiron.com.au

MEN'S bicycle $250 ono. Giant boulder, 24 gears, as new cond. Phone John 0428 527 346.

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Tenders

Tenders

M1737-2023Q Refurbishment of Change rooms (Bathrooms and Toilets) –Camp Reserve

Closing Date: 2.00pm, Friday 8September 2023

Mount Alexander Shire Council is seeking submissions forthe above project. Documentation forthe above project can be downloaded by visiting Mount Alexander Shire Council’swebsite under ‘Tenders and Quotations’.

Please direct enquiries to TraceyWorsfield, Procurement Officer,on(03) 5471 1880. Darren Fuzzard, ChiefExecutive Officer

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Tenders

M1653-2023 Collection of Kerbside bins,Bulk Haulage and Processing/Disposal of General Waste,Commingled Recyclables,Organics and Glass

Tenders are invited forthe above contract. Documentation can be downloaded by visiting Council’swebsite under ‘Tenders and Quotations’. Amandatorytender briefing session will be held at 10.00am, Monday 4September 2023 in the Council Chamber, Mount Alexander Shire Council Civic Centre, Corner Lyttleton and Lloyd Streets Castlemaine

Tender Closing Date: 2.00pm, Monday 2 October 2023

Please direct enquiries to Andrea O’Grady, Procurement Coordinator,on(03) 5471 1724.

Darren Fuzzard, Chief ExecutiveOfficer

with RWC and full service.4 litre,6 cylinder,keyless entry, cruise,elec. windows,A/C,alloys,towbar. Newwoolseat covers.Excellent

Town & District

GOLFresults

CASTLEMAINE

There was avery close finish in the par event on Saturday

Jason Thompson (8) was the overall winner with +2.

Hot on his heels were Jan Dyer (26), Martin Beck (7) and Magan Carroll (16) all on +1.

GISBORNE

There were 137 enthusiastic golfers in action in the two-person aggregate stableford on Saturday

Brendan Earl teamed up with Matthew Priest, who utilised his higher power connections to win the day with acombined 71 points.

Denise Dunn and Margaret, two lady ‘bandits’, came in second with 69 points, edging out Bill Dillon and TomDeveny on acountback.

Gisborne ladies held apar event on Wednesday,with Jacqui Nelson returning atop +2 score in A-grade with Kerry Peterson square.

Karyn Sanders won B-grade on a countback from Karen Dillon, both -2.

The ladies also held their first nine-hole comp on Wednesday

This is great for those wanting to learn the game, or those wishing to play aquick nine holes. Leonie Flynn flew around the course with a winning 18 points.

Junior Open

Gisborne Golf Club is holding a Junior Open soon for those aged 10 to 18 years.

The top eight under 12-yearolds will be selected to represent Victoria in the School Sport Australia Championship to be held in Perth later this year

But that’snot the best part of the event.

The comp is being held on Monday,September 4, which is a school day so, your child gets the day offtoplay golf; areal win-win.

KYNETON

There was an extremely tight finish to the Par 3Championship event over 36 holes when the second round was completed on Saturday

John Moore was the winner with 114, with Jason McClure 115the runner-up on acountback from Terry Gamble.

Brad Cue and Ross Foreman were next best on 118.

The day’s18-hole winners were Brad Cue 59-7-52 on acountback from Ross Foreman (same score) in the 0-10 section, Damian Summers 58-10-46 won the other section from Barry Murphy 61-10-51.

Regan Williams (17) carded 41 points in the day’sstableford, finishing three ahead of Richard Partridge (17).

Wednesday stableford: Gordon Stevens (19) had 34 points to edge out GeoffMcDermott (11) on a countback. Merilyn Hoysted (41) led in the ladies with 28.

Tuesday ladies: Julie Harris (23) and Michelle Werner (21) were the winners with 37 points, from Marg Scoble (25) and Julie McKellar (36) on 35.

Harris and Robyn MacRae were NTPs.

LANCEFIELD

Club president Glen Holland fired 86-17-69 to win Saturday’sstroke event. John Wilson 98-27-69 was runner-up, with Trevor Lambert 75-372 in third place.

The ladies played foursomes on Wednesday over 14 holes, with

Bronwyn Wilson and Florence Meyer winning with 52 nett, one stroke ahead of Hazel McBride and Anne Robinson.

Legends stableford: John Wilson (27) with 39 points, from Wayne Mee (21) on 38, and Graham Mau (16) 37.

MOUNT MACEDON

An outstanding matchplay pairs semi-final unfolded on Saturday between Bruce Fraser –Greg Mighall and the father and son combination of Mick and Darcy Doyle.

Fraser and Mighall prevailed 2/1, and they will face Matty Willis and Sean Smyth in the final on adate to be fixed.

The day’sstableford saw David Hudson (15) take out the overall and B-grade awards, with Richard Payne (7) the best A-grader,and Stephen Hohmann (27) taking out C-grade.

Wednesday stalwarts tackled icy conditions with the mercury dropping well below zero.

Jeremy Clare (21) carded 30 points to win on acountback from Isaac Golden (17).

ROMSEY

The W. E. TomShield final looked to be an intriguing affair in sunny conditions on Saturday

Scott Williams (9) and Chris vanDerVliet (27) received plenty of shots from Dylan Harris (0) and Luke Lyons (4).

The low markers had to really play at their best and despite excellent golf from Williams turned 4up, along putt on the 15th by Lyons secured a 4/3 victory

The par field found the going tough with just one poor shot the difference between awin and aloss.

DavieKenney (14) finished -1, with Ben Owen (19) on -1, and Zac Scales (44) coming in third on a countback.

One of the walkers recorded atemperature of minis early on Wednesday morning, but asunny day materialised.

There were so many missed chances before Darlene Baker (19) took the honours with -1, ahead of Sherif Abdel-Sayed (26) -4 and Hugh Williams (19) -5.

TRENTHAM

There were quite anumber of good scores in Saturday’sstableford.

David Thiele (4) topped A-grade with 39 points, and C-grade winner Ross Green (27) had the same tally

John Hudson (18) led the B-graders with 37 points.

The ladies played apar event, with Caroline Johnston finishing all square, and Alison Borchers -1.

Semi-finalists have been decided in the men’ssingles knockout event.

Colin Wilson plays Martin Walker, and the other semi is between Shane Robinson and Arthur Sisk.

WOODEND

The sun shone for Saturday’s stableford, and James O’Brien (12) led in the A-graders with 38 points, from Paul Evans (9) on 37.

Dane Thompson (14) was the B-grade winner with 36.

Murray Bradley (11) won his third consecutive Tuesday stableford with 39 points, three clear of Fergus Nevin (12). Aspecial mention to two of the club’syoung guns in Jack Roberts and Dane Thompson who landed the respective Aand B-grade stableford events at the recent Dalhousie Open Challenge event held at Broadford.

Bronze medals

At the recent Little Athletics State Championships at Lake Delawar two Gisborne-trained athletes competed and both won medals.

In the boys 10 years of age race, Jack Terrill won bronze and Sarah Fitzpatrick also raced to a bronze medal in the girls 15-year-old race.

Jack’snext race will be the Australian Cross-Country Championships in Canberra in two weeks, while Sarah turns her attention to the track season. These medals are agreat achievement for these two athletes who have only been running ashort time.

They are coached by Gisborne-based athletic squad ToeThe Line Athletics.

Fun runison

The inaugural Kyneton on Riverside Daffodil &ArtsFestivalFun Run takes place this Sunday, beginning at 10am. The run begins at Chisel Avenue Playground in Kyneton on Riverside,with courses foreveryone –3.5kms, 6kms and 9.5kms. Intending participants can regiser their involvement via the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival website.

Lending ahand to sporting champs

McEwen MP Rob Mitchell recently hosted recipients of the Local Sporting Champions grants to congratulate them on their continued efforts.

Recipients from the Macedon Ranges included Lancefield local, Samuel Haslett (15), Woodend’sAlex Grey (15) and Gisborne’s Sonny Maxwell (15) who all recently returned from Western Australia for the U16 National Basketball Championships, was alucky recipient and thanked Mr Mitchell for the grant which

assisted with his travel costs.

All the youngsters thanked Mr Mitchell as well as their parents for their continued support.

“It was apleasure to host afew of McEwen’s local sporting champions and congratulate them on their dedication,” Mr Mitchell said.

“These young people deserve all the recognition they can get and from all the applicants really stood out for their commitment, especially in sports that don’t always get alot of recognition.”

Rob Mitchell MP with Lancefield local, Samuel Haslett. Rob Mitchell MP with Woodend’sAlex Grey

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NBloomfield CWalker

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WALLAN 0.4 0.6 0.8 2.11 (23)

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Riddell: PSosich JCurll AWilton RHannanJDoolan.

ROMSEY 3.3 8.4 14.4 18.6 (114)

LANCEFIELD1.3 1.4 1.6 3.7 (25)

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BGoodwin JSmiley JDeHaas Lancefield: CRandall 2

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JDeHaas DPeaveyLancefield: NWalker RSchembri

HBalcam WHardham DReynolds ECowley Under 19.5s

RIDDELL 3.8 5.14 13.17 13.17 (95)

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BCecati ATennantNEvans MTucker WTwining

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KMortlock JStewart TMortlock BEST:

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MStewart

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JMuscat

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MALDON0.0 0.12.2 2.3(15)

MARYBOROUGH0.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 (6)

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(105)

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GOALS: Navarre: TWatts 7R Danaher 2W Moloney 2E Parry JMcRae JArbuckle JPerry JLee.Newstead: NWebster 3 FChapman 2. BEST: Navarre: RDanaher TWatts JMcRae MPerry NPitts WMoloney.Newstead: ODaldy HBogaski

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NATTEBEALIBA3.4 4.6 6.11 10.11 (71)

HARCOURT 0.00.0 0.10.1 (1)

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(69) LEXTON0.0

(6) ROYALPARK

Rugbyiscoming! Ruugby is coming!

Bill West

Rugby is expected to be the newest sport played in the Macedon Ranges as from next year

Organisers are confident that at least one team, comprising boys and girls aged from nine to 13 years, will be ready to play competitively

Girls’ only teams are formed for 14-year-olds upwards.

The longer term aim is to have junior and senior teams representing the Macedon Ranges in not too many years, such is the initial level of interest being detected.

Rugby Union enthusiast TimSullivan, who is the current Business Kyneton president, lives in Woodend where he plays Masters football (Australian Rules).

Rugby is his first sporting love, dating back to his time at Marcellin College where he initially tried hockey before being diverted into rugby

“It was great travelling to play with Victorian Schoolboys teams, and the Rugby World Cup starting in France early in September should lift the level of interest with Australia being one of the top nations competing.

“Macedon Ranges is renowned for its different sporting clubs, and we were really surprised by the level of interest shown last week to asocial media post.

Mr Sullivan said in company with VRU president Neil Hay,a Macedon Ranges

resident, agroup has been formed at get Macedon Rugby offthe ground.

There’sa mix of dads, ex-rugby players, level one and two grade coaches, and avarious mix rugby lovers taking up the cause.

The nearest rugby union club to the Macedon Ranges is in Melton.

“Almost everyone one Italk to thinks rugby would ‘take off’ in the Macedon Ranges," Mr Sullivan said.

While Australian Rules and The World Game (soccer) is strong in the Macedon Ranges, Mr Sullivan can see the time when rugby has astrong following in the area. As well.

The message about rugby is to be sold in schools across the Macedon Ranges.

Abonus is that all the necessary equipment is already available.

ANAME, AND VENUE

Aspecific name for the new rugby group/club is yet to be determined, as is the ahome playing venue.

Mr Sullivan said acouple of possible venues in Kyneton and Woodend are under consideration.

At present there are around 12,000 rugby union players registered in Victoria, and around 850 clubs across Australia..

Rugby was first played in Sydney in 1839.

People can register their interest at www.macedonrugby.com.au

Kyneton Under 16s into finals

The Kyneton Rangers Under 16 girls hit the pitch in Epsom to play the last round of the season. The Kyneton girls were confident, yet reflected on the potential improvement of the Epsom under 16 girls and therefore what they needed to bring to win the game.

The game started slowly with the Kyneton Rangers building momentum, taking their time to pass the ball around accurately.Emmathe captain, on the wing showed finesse, speed and tenacity in outskilling her opponent up and down the right-wing on numerous occasions.

In the eighth minute, despite Epsom stacking defence in the box, Sian hit the back of the net scoring the opening goal of the game through atangle of legs.

Bec showed strength with her direct and accurate corner kicks hitting her players expertly.Xanthe showed patience in the Kyneton defence pulling back the ball to stop any Epsom counter attacks. Zara headed the ball away from dangerous situations on numerous occasions throughout the game supporting the strength in the defence. Sunday displayed confidence and skill in defending with Amber through the defensive midfield areas.

Sienna attempted multiple kicks on goal and was unlucky to convert. Monique showed much speed in supporting her teammates as adangerous option up front, with Sian running down the outside, cutting in and out and outrunning all the defenders, sending across ball to Bronte in front of goals, and despite an outstanding first touch from Bronte on this occasion did not convert.

Sian scored an additional two goals for awell-deserved hat-trick. Later in the game Bronte was successful in tapping agoal into the left corner finishing the girls 4-nil win.

Carys and Zali stepped up from the Under 14 girls to support the Under 16 team, showing great team and club spirit. The Kyneton Rangers were successful in securing Kyneton a spot in the finals.

Team work makes the dream work

The last round of the 2023 Bendigo Soccer League season saw sunshine on the grounds as the Kyneton Rangers Under 12 girls ended the season with a2-1 win over Strathfieldsaye.

In what was avery physical and hardfought contest, the girls dominated in defence and excelled with running and passing in offence, creating scoring opportunities by the buckets full. Sensational goals were scored by Maddie Wand Riley Kyneton'sfirst and second-half goalies,

Ami and Abi, were inspiring, seemingly channelling Mackenzie Arnold from the Matildas, and stopping several balls from hitting the back of the net.

The girls’ coach, Bec Cole, and all the soccer mums, dads, grannies and grandpas are exceptionally proud of how the girls are playing! They are getting better and better each week as ateam.

Next week the girls have arest before heading into finals, starting September 2 Go Kyneton Rangers!

Kyneton Under 12s inaction. Left to Right: Riley, Audrey, Maddie Wand Calista.

Xanthe takes the ball wide in defence to send back into the attacking space for Kyneton Rangers

Hugo Sullivan.

PORTS WRAP SP

Fiercebattles to MCDFNLfinals

Maryborough Castlemaine District

Football Netball League sides contested round 16 matches to wrap up the 2023 home and away season last Saturday

Campbells Creek played host to third placed Trentham.

The Saints came out firing kicking nine goals to the Magpies one to lead by 50 points at quarter time.

To their credit Creek did not bow their heads and held the in-form side to just seven goals in the second term.

The margin was 96 points at half time.

The Saints went on with the job in the third smashing on another eight. But Creek managed to sneak another one through the sticks.

Trentham continued to pepper the goals in the final term adding another six goals. But Creek kept their heads down and were rewarded with two more goals for their efforts.

In the end Trentham powered home by 178 points.

Cooper Webber-Mirkin led the way for Trentham with 7, Jake Keogh kicked 5, Joel Dovaston 4, Dylan Holden and Joel Cowan 3, Timothy Ciardullo 2, Tristan Newman, Taylor Ford, Harrison Knight, Hayden Sundblom, Mark Strickland, Rhyse Sutherland and Stefan Lendrec 1.

Best for Trentham were Joel Cowan, Cooper Webber-Mirkin, Dylan Holden, Harrison Knight, Christopher Whelan and Taylor Ford.

Sean Moss and Nicholas O'Brien kicked two each for the Creekers.

Best for Creek were Justin Allison, Jordan Baker,Benjamin Carson, Hadley Bassett, Nicholas O’Brien and Maximilian Stewart.

Harcourt has maintained its unbeaten run despite alate charge from Natte Bealiba at the Harcourt Recreation Reserve on Saturday

The Lions dominated early kicking four goals to the Swans one and led by 20 points at quarter time.

However,Natte bounced back in the second term kicking four and holding the Harcourt side to two goals to trail by seven points at half time.

The Lions lifted in the third kicking another three goals and holding the visitors to just one goal to stretch their lead out to 24 points at the final change.

In an evenly matched final term the sides kicked three goals apiece. But the Lions had done enough early to hold on and win by 25 points.

Jed Rodda and Baxter Gurd were the focal points up forward kicking four each for the Lions. Brayden Frost chipped in two, and Alex Code and Darby Semmens one each.

Best were Kaleb McBride, Darby Semmens, Lachlan Mitchell, Jonte O’Neil, Kalan Huntly and Cameron Anderson.

Maldon had abig win over Maryborough Rovers to the tune of 69 points at Jubilee Oval.

The Dons set up the win with amassive eight goal opening term effort while keeping the Rovers to just two goals.

The Magpies lifted in the second and won the quarter kicking four goals to the Bombers two to bridge the gap back to 27 points at half time.

The third term was arealarm wrestle with both sides only managing two goals each.

Maldon led by 28 points at the final change.

The Dons put their foot down in the final term kicking another nine goals to the Rovers two to leave the home side in their wake.

Brodie Leonard-Shannon was superb kicking 8, stalwart Rhys Ford 6, Oliver Leonard-Shannon, Aaron Millen, Joshua Pascoe, Seb Greene and Tanner Bishop kicked one each.

Best were Jordon Collins, Noah Thompson, Seb Greene, Brodie LeonardShannon, Max Johns and Callum Buchanan.

Newstead suffered adisappointing loss to Navarre but managed to hold on to eighth spot and afinals berth.

Navarre managed to keep the Steaders goalless for the first three terms whilst kicking three goals to hold an 88 point advantage at three quarter time.

Newstead bounced back in the final

Cooper to rep Aus

Excitingnews during theweek whenlocalbasketballer CooperDuff-Tytlerwas selected to represent Australia at the U17 Asian Championships in Qatar.

Cooper extends therecent success of localbasketball,with Woodend producing anumber of junior playersthathaveachieved state representation, but he is the first to be selected to represent Australia.

Cooper started his journey in the Macedon Ranges BasketballAssociation’sAussie Hoops programasa seven-year-old,moving on to join the Woodend Hawks in the Sunbury DomesticBasketballAssociation and playing for both associations at representative level.

"The great thing for coachesall around is that he represents themantra of 'being agreat teamplayer' –having always taken ateam-firstapproach to his basketball, playing greatdefence,passfirst, showing awillingness to listenand learn andworkinghardin whatever wayhis teamneeds and this is thekey to his success –and it helps that he is pushingsix foot five inches," said Andrew Condron,president, Hawks BasketballClub.

Cooperrecently competed for Basketball Victoria Country in the Australian NationalChampionships with histeam winning thesilvermedal.

Magpies

term with Tyler James breaking the shackles to kick two late goals.

But in the end fifth placed Navarre had all the answers and won by 102 points.

Newstead were well served by Angus Mayes, Bradley Richardson, Heath Lawrence, Jedd Pedretti, Tyler James and Todd Delahey

The Roos side will need to tap into some of their early season form if they are to redeem themselves when they meet Navarre for the second week in arow in Sunday'sElimination Final at Camp Reserve.

In other matches Lexton defeated Avoca by 11 points in alow scoring affair, Carisbrook trounced Dunolly,and Talbot triumphed over Royal Park by six points in anail biter

committed to BFNL

Castlemaine Football Netball Club president Caleb Kuhle said despite recent conjecture, the club had no plans to move from the Bendigo Football Netball League.

"We will be playing on in the BFNL in 2024," Kuhle said.

The club is committed to giving local young footballers and netballers the chance to play at an elite level and has been alaunching pad for AFL stars such as Dustin Martin and Kane Farrell.

"Our club is currently in the fourth year of our five-year strategic plan and we will look to review this at the end of 2024, which may be good timing if there is to be ashake up of the current structure," he said.

Finals begin

The MCDFNL announced last week that it will be taking finals back to Castlemaine for the first time in many years with Qualifying Final 1and Elimination Final 1tobe held at Camp Reserve in Castlemaine this weekend. Qualifying Final 2 and Elimination Final 2will also be held at Newstead Reserve.

In Saturday'sQualifying Final 1Harcourt take on Natte Bealiba at Camp Reserve from 2.35pm and in the Qualifying Final 2Carisbrook vTrentham at Newstead Recreation Reserve from 2.35pm.

In Sunday'sElimination Final 1Navarre vNewstead at the Camp Reserve from 2.35pm andin Elimination Final 2Maldon take on Lexton at Newstead Recreation Reserve from 2.35pm

Braves’ double

Local basketballer Caitlin Richardson was aproud member of the undefeated Bendigo Lady Braves side that was crowned National Basketball League champions at Perth on Sunday. The side opened the series with a101-57win over the Cockburn Cougars Friday night.

The Braves backed this up with asecond win over the Northside Wizards on Saturday 112-73 to secure aberth in Sunday's final against the North Bears.

The Lady Braves went on with the job in the final winning 114 to 87 to defeat the Bears and claim the national title to add to the trophy cabinet along with their NBL1 South title. See Friday's Castlermaine Mail for more. Photo:

Bendigo Braves.

Caitlin Richardson (centre) cheers on her squad at the tournament.

Photo: Sports Imagery

Campbells Creek and Trentham went head to headinthe final round of the home and away season last Saturday. Photo: Max Lesser.

Netball setfor finals

The Riddell League’s2023 qualifying and elimination netball finals across four grades should attract considerable interest this weekend.

In A-grade, Woodend-Hesket and Macedon meet in the qualifying final at Romsey on Saturday

They had avirtual trial run in the last home and away round on Saturday,with the Hawks finishing strongly to secure a49-39 victory over the Cats.

Hawks’ coach Meg Grbac was very pleased with the depth and versatility of her side, while Macedon’sastute Ciara Stewart will be planning for an overall team lift in the repeat encounter

Riddell finished on top and awaits the outcome, while the elimination final at Gilbert Gordon Oval on Sunday bring together Wallan and the much-improved Romsey combination.

Sunday’selimination finals will be played at Gilbert Gordon Oval, Woodend.

Last round results and final ladders for the four grades follow:

A: Woodend-Hesket 49 (Charlee Duff-Tytler 24, Abby Gilmore 18) dMacedon 39 (Henrietta Donoghue 19, Chloe Wilson 13), Romsey 51 dLancefield 23, Riddell 57 d

Wallan 43, Diggers Rest 44 dMelton Centrals 32.

Ladder: Riddell 68, Woodend-Hesket 60, Macedon 56, Romsey 40, Wallan 40, Melton Centrals 34, Woodend-Hesket 32, Lancefield 32, Wallan 16.

B: Macedon 41 dWoodend-Hesket 26, Romsey 46 dLancefield 29, Riddell 52 dWallan 23, Macedon 41 dWoodend-Hesket 26.

Ladder: Macedon 62, Diggers Rest 54, Western Rams 46, Riddell 44, Romsey 40, Melton Centrals 34, Woodend-Hesket 32, Lancefield 32, Wallan 16.

C: Macedon 28 dWoodend-Hesket 19, Lancefield 34 dRomsey 29, Riddell 48 dWallan 9, Diggers Rest 20 dMelton Centrals 17.

Ladder: Macedon 64, Western Rams64, Riddell 60, Woodend-Hesket 44, Diggers Rest 36, Melton Centrals 32, Lancefield 28, Wallan 16,Romsey 16.

19&Under: Macedon 23 dWoodend-Hesket 19, Lancefield 26 dRomsey 19, Wallan 24 dRiddell 23, Western Rams 51 dGisborne Giants 9, Melton Centrals 28 dWoodendHesket 19

Ladder: Western Rams 72,Riddell 56, Melton Centrals 56, Wallan 44, Macedon 38, Lancefield 30, Woodend-Hesket 26, Romsey 22 Diggers Rest 16, Gisborne Giants 0.

Hawks win double chance

Bill West

With their double chance on the line, WoodendHesket senior footballers turned in ablistering first half on Saturday to overwhelm Macedon and clinch aspot in the Riddell League finals for the first time since 2009.

Macedon had all the incentive needed –aspot in the finals –but one goal in the first half at Gilbert Gordon Reserve was very disappointing.

The Cats did much better in the second half, but the Hawks prevailed 14.15 (99) to 8.8 (56).

Playing coach Josh Pound said he was “pretty pleased” with the performance, which enabled the Hawks to finish third on the ladder with the double chance, and aqualifying final match against Wallan at Romsey this Saturday

Congratulating his players after the victory at Gilbert Gordon Reserve, Pound threw down achallenge.

He said players could be content with finally making the finals, or they could reset “and give it abig shake”.

“The job’snot done. We’ve got agood opportunity to do something special,” he declared, calling on every player to work hard and try and improve their performance by 10 per cent in the finals.

Twoweeks ago Woodend-Hesket lost at Wallan after having abig lead in the first half, and the qualifying final at Romsey should be abeauty on Saturday

Injury problems have hit the sides in the finals, and 2022 Bowen Medal winnerSteve Boyall may be missing from Wallan’sfinals lineup.

Woodend-Hesket’sAlistair Rae sustained afoot injury on Saturday but will be given every chance to

prove his fitness.

Selectors at the clubs competing this weekend will be working irking hard to try and get their best sides on the ground.

The elimination final will take place on Sunday between arch rivals Riddell and Romsey at Gilbert Gordon Oval.

After ashock one-point loss to Lancefield in the previous round, reigning premiers Riddell was again on the end of anarrow defeat at Wallan on Saturday

The Bombers appeared to have the low-scoring match sewn up, but Wallan managed agoal after the siren to snatch victory by two points –8.8 to 7.12.

Dangerous forward Matt Perri kicked four goals for the Magpies, and the dynamic Dylan Tarczon was again the Bombers’ best.

Romsey had to win against Lancefield to play finals, and the much improved Tigers slammed on five goals to lead by eight points going into the last quarter

The Redbacks lifted with five goals to one in the last term to win by 16 points, and Jack Jedwab’sfourgoals enabled him to win the league’sgoalkicking with 61 goals.

Respective coaches Justin Belleville (Riddell) and Justin Sherman (Romsey) will be looking for their players to produce their best on Sunday in the elimination final –there’snosecond chance.

Diggers Rest, beaten once this season (by Riddell) can sit back and see who they will meet in the second semi-final. There should be some very good football in the Under 19.5 finals.

Good luck to all teams in the finals.

Josh Pound (left) says the Hawks have the chance to do something special in the finals.

Woodend-Hesket’s A-grade netballers defeated Macedon by 10 goals

Ninthwin for Kyneton Tigers

Adominant five-goals-to-one third term paved the way for Kyneton senior footballers to score their ninth victory for the season on Saturday

The travelling Tigers finished up with a12.12 (84) to 9.17 (71) victory against Kangaroo Flat and are certain to finish in sixth place, just ahead of Gisborne –a fellow Macedon Ranges side the Tigers beat twice by less than agoal during the season.

Kangaroo Flat stayed in touch in the first half, and trailed by eight points at the long break.

The Tigers took control and used the ball well to outscore the home side by five goals to one in the third term.

The Flat outscored the Tigers in the last quarter,with the final score areasonable reflection of the game.

Best for the Tigers were the talented Thomas Quinn, staunch defender Harrison Huntley,Ben Cameron, Hamish Yunghanns, Bailey McGee and Ethan Foreman.

In the two lead-in matches on Saturday,

Kangaroo Flat took the points.

The Reserves match was alow-scoring contest with the home side prevailing 6.11(47)to 4.7 (21).

Kangaroo Flat Under 18s managed to clinch the points with ascore of 8.4(52) to 6.11(47).

This Saturday,Kyneton is at home to astrong Strathfieldsaye lineup.

The Storm’schampion goalkicker,Lachlan Sharp, has kicked 22 goals in the last two matches for atally of 87 for the season.

He is poised to win yet another top goalkicker award in the BFNL.

Strathfieldsaye has the double chance sewn up, while it will be last game for 2023 for the Tigers.

What will 2024 and beyond bring for the Tigers?

There’sprobably been plenty of crystal ball gazing going on following the club’sHave Your Say information meeting at the Showgrounds on Friday evening.

Scoring spree at Gardiner

There was no lack of on-field action when Gisborne footballers played South Bendigo at Gardiner Reserve on Saturday

The 17thround encounter was close in the first quarter,then the methodical Bulldogs took control over the fifth-placed South Bendigo.

There were numerous avenues to goal and the home side’s confidence level rose, perhaps with thoughts turning to abig effort to ensure afinals berth in 2024.

Brad Bernacki, Harry Luxmoore and James Gray all chalked up aquartetofgoals.

Matt Weber continued his recent good form, and Zac Vescovi, Bernacki, Macklin Lord, Flynn Lakey and Ben Eales figured in the ‘best’ list, and there were plentyofother contributrs.

The big defeat –22.16 to 11.9 –may placedoubts on South Bendigo making any impact from fifth placeinthe finals.

Gisborne fanshavethe incentive of remaining loyal and of seeing the club’sReserves and Under 18s in action come finals time.

The Reserves won their match 11.11(77) .and the Under 18s absolutely outclassed their bottom of the ladderopposition by 120 points –16.25to0.1.

This Saturday sees the final round of matches,with Gisborne heading offtoMaryborough for amatch where the winning margin may be extremely high.

All the junior RDFNL premiers

Riddell District Football Netball League staged acavalcade ofjunior football and netball grand finals at MacPherson Park in Melton on Sunday

The league thanks all the junior clubs, players,coaches, volunteers and supporters for their contribution to the 2023 season.

Gisborne Rookies secured seven premierships, the most successful club on the day.Macedon took offbothgirls’ football grand finals. All the results:

FOOTBALL

U17A: Macedon 10.14 dSunbury Kangaroos 4.2. Best on ground –WilhemMackay (M).

U17B: Melton South 6.11d Macedon 6.10. Lachlan Pritchard MS).

Youth Girls: Macedon 3.4 dWoodend 1.5. Lilli Collins (M).

Junior Girls: Macedon 8.7 dMelton Centrals 0.0. Maeve Jackman (Macedon).

U15A: Gisborne Rookies 5.12 dSunbury Lions 2.3. Olumide Olaleukan (Lions).

U15B: Gisborne Giants 9.6 dRiddells Creek 4.4. Ethan Cruickshank (Riddell).

U13A: Gisborne Rookies 8.2 dWoodend 2.2. Bailey Freeth (Rookies).

U13B: Gisborne Rookies 3.0 dRomey 2.5. Oliver Rose (Rookies).

U13C: Diggers Rest 5.5 dMelton South 5.2 (Harrison Baker

(DR).

U11A: Gisborne Rookies 8.15 dWoodend 1.2 (Harper Stonehouse (Rookies).

U11B: Gisborne Rookies 2.8 dKyneton 1.2 James Walker (R).

U11C: Lancefield 3.3 dWoodend 0.0. Nate Lees (L).

NETBALL

17&U Div.1: Sunbury Lions 26 dRomsey 19. Best –Emily Miles (R)

17&U Div.2: Kyneton 29 dLancefield 19. AngeDoherty (K).

15&U Div.1: Gisborne Rookies 40 dLancefield 24. Sadie Hall (R).

15&U Div.2:MeltonSouth 31 dRomsey 15. Tyesha Samua (MS).

15&U Div.3:Diggers Rest 42 dSunbury Lions 18. Martha Ratabua (DR).

13&U Div.1:Riddells Creek 25 dWoodend 21. Asha DuffTytler (W).

13&U Div.2:Romsey 19 dEynesbury 15. LondumRayment (R).

13&U Div.3:MeltonBloods 16 dSunbury Lions 14. Mele Fonua MB).

11&U Div.1:Gisborne Rookies 19 dGisborne Giants 18. Lola Laurie (R).

11&U Div.2:Woodend-Hesket 10 dLancefield 5. Violet Huggins (L).

Gisborne stumble

It’srare for Gisborne A-grade netballers to lose successive matches, but that’swhathappened on Saturday

After losing by 16 goals to Sandhurst, the Bulldogs surprisingly lost by four at Gardiner Reserve to fifth-placed South Bendigo. Castlemaine (fourth) played well toget within 10 goals ofSandhurst.

The strong Kangaroo Flat club gained aclean sweep against Kyneton, although the Tigers’ Bgraders provided stern opposition Making her debut in this grade, AvaMitchener excelled in the midcourt; Kelsey McColl and Baylee Eve combined well in attack for the Tigers before Southrallied in the lastquarter A-grade Scores: South Bendigo 32 dGisborne 28, Kangaroo Flat 64 dKyneton30, Sandhurst 58 dCastlemaine 48, Eaglehawk 63 d Golden Square 24 Maryborough 41 dStrathfieldsaye 35.

Ladder: Sandhurst 68, Gisborne 52, Kangaroo Flat 52, Castlemaine 46, South Bendigo 38, Strathfieldsaye 26, Kyneton 22, Eaglehawk 20, Maryborough 16, Golden Square 0.

A-Reserve: Kangaroo Flat 62 dKyneton 33, Gisborne 46 dSouth Bendigo 22, Sandhurst 59 dCastlemaine 36, Eaglehawk 59 dGolden Square 39.

B: Kangaroo Flat 42 dKyneton 29,Gisborne 59 dSouth Bendigo 29, Sandhurst 84 dCastlemaine 31, Eaglehawk 36 drew with Golden Square 36.

B-Reserve: Kangaroo Flat 90 dKyneton 23, Sandhurst 90 dKyneton23, Gisborne 36 d South Bendigo 29, Sandhurst 77 dCastlemaine 12.

17&Under: Sandhurst 58d Castlemaine 26, Gisborne 53 dSouth Bendigo 9, Kangaroo Flat 69 dKyneton 10, Golden Square 58 dEaglehawk 24,Maryborough 41 dStrathfieldsaye 35.

BFNL matches

Final home and away matches in the Bendigo Football Netball League on Saturday are: Kyneton vStrathfieldsaye. South Bendigo vCastlemaine. Maryborough vGisborne. Sandhurst vEaglehawk. Golden Square vKangaroos.

Brad Bernacki chalked up aquartet of goals for Gisborne.

Hamish Yunghanns was again named in Kyneton’s best.

MagpiesbattleDragons

Castlemaine Football Netball Club played host to Sandhurst last Saturday in their final home matches of the season at the Camp Reserve.

The Magpie club is also celebrating with their undefeated Senior Women'sFootball side beating Woorinen in Semi Final 2atCanterbury Park at Eaglehawk on Sunday to book aspot in the AFL Central Victoria Women's grand final on September 1and achance to defend their 2022 flag.

The Tigers held their own against the Magpies up until halftime, but Castlemaine powered home in the second half to win by 32 points and coast into the Friday September 1 fixture at the Queen Elizabeth Oval.

Eloise Gretgrix was outstanding kicking 5, Tiahna Cochrane, Tiffany Bradley,Eve Sheehan, Georgia Gribble and Abbey Bertram 1.

Best were Jemma Finning, Emma Pedretti, Tiahna Cochrane, Meg Ginnivan, Eloise Gretgrix and Lily den Houting.

Woorinen will have asecond chance to make the final when they take on Eaglehawk at the QEO in the preliminary this Friday night.

Meanwhile on Saturday the Castlemaine Seniors matched it with the Dragons in the opening term kicking one goal to the visitors two and only trailed by five points at the break.

However,a fantastic second quarter effort where Sandhurst kicked another five goals while keeping the Magpies to apoint saw them extend the lead to 40 points.

The Magpies got two back in the third term and held the Dragons just three points. But 27 points still separated the teams at three quarter time.

Castlemaine found another goal in the final stanza but Sandhurst had all the answers kicking another seven goals to win by 64 points.

Bailey Henderson, Ashton Frankling, Bradley Keogh and Ben McConachy kicked one each for the Magpies.

Best were Riley Pedretti, Lloyd Butcher, Liam Wilkinson, Bailey Henderson, Bradley Keogh, and Brendan Josey

The Reserves had atough match up against astrong Dragons outfit.

The visitors opened their account with a seven goal opening term.

The Magpies were buoyed by agoal offthe boot of Mitchell Langley in the second term, but the Dragons eventually ran out winners by 151 points despite the Magpies best efforts.

Best were Thomas Wilson, Sam Nettleton, Campbell McLennan, Mitchell Langley,Samuel Banko, and Kaine Fleeton.

The Under 18s also found the going tough against their Sandhurst opponents which scored four unanswered goals in the opening term.

Castlemaine bounced back to add three to the Dragons five in the second term and trailed by 38 points at half time.

Sandhurst won the third term kicking another five to the Magpies one and had extended their lead to 62 points at the final change

However,Castlemaine continued to press in the last term holding the Dragons to 1.5 while adding another goal in aterrific effort.

But in the end the Dragons got up by 67 points.

Magpie Kyan Martin was in fine form kicking two, Archie Rixon, Oscar Giddings and Saxon Sieber-Hogg one each.

Best for the Magpies were Curtis McLennan, Aidan Goddard, Archie Rixon, Alton Bracken, Caspian Lord, and Theo MellickCooper

On the netball court AGrade narrowly lost to Sandhurst 48-57. AReserve also had achallenging day on the court going down 36-59.

BGrade lost 31-84 to adominant Sandhurst. BReserve also struggled 12-77 against astrong Dragons outfit. The Magpies 17 &Under side dug deep and gave their all but the visitors proved too strong with the Magpies going down 26-58 despite some fine passages of play

This weekend Round 18 competition will see the Castlemaine Magpies BFNL sides travel north to take on South Bendigo at Harry Trott Oval in their last home and away fixture.

In other club news Castlemaine FNC congratulate former Magpie Kane Farrell who has signed onwith AFL club Port Adelaide for an additional two years.

The club also thanks all the generous sponsors of their David McCann Special Effort fundraiser which took place Saturday night. The club congratulate all prize winners and thank everyone who took part, as well as those behind the scenes who made sure

the night was ahugesuccess. In particular, Frank Byrne who coordinated the reverse raffle and ensured the night ran smoothly Tickets are now on sale for CFNC Presentation Night on September 22. See the club's Facebook page for details on how to book.

The

netballers gave their all in tough challenges on the court

Magpie

Photo: Max Lesser

Bailey Henderson tackles Sandhurst opponent Hamish Hosking as teammate John Watson moves in for the ball.

Photo: Max Lesser

Kyneton Daffodil &Arts Festival

Join the festival fun run

Get ready for afantastic day of fitness and community spirit at the upcoming Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival Fun Run! Grab those running shoes and mark your calendars for Sunday,August 27 at 10 am.

The event will kick offatthe Chisel Avenue Playground in the picturesque streets of Kyneton, creating avibrant start to the beloved Daffodil Festival.

Whether you’re aseasoned athlete or simply seeking an active and enjoyable experience, this event has something for everyone. The route will guide you through the charming new neighbourhood of Kyneton on Riverside with the beautiful Campaspe River showcasing its springtime splendour along the way

Choose the course that best suits you, with options of 3.5kms, 6kms, and 9.5kms. Whether you’re going to run alongside friends, family,or even planning to bring your furry companions, there will be acourse for everyone.

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Kyneton on Riverside and the Kyneton Football Netball Club, two integral parts of our vibrant town.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of ajoyous day of running, camaraderie and the spirit of our fantastic community.Register now to help make the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival Fun Run an unforgettable experience.

When: SundayAugust 27. Start: 10 am. Where: Chisel Avenue,Kyneton. Registration: Secure your spot at www kynetondaffodilandartsfestival.com.au or register in person from 9am on the day.

STYLE YOUR WINDOW TO WIN!

The upcoming Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival will hold aspecial opportunity for our local businesses to shine in the spotlight. Step into the enchantment of the festival by taking part in the Window Display Competition and become an integral part of the magic. All businesses within the community are invited to embrace this captivating competition. The best part? Taking part in the Window Display Competition comes at absolutely no cost. The festival committee wants every business to shine during the festival. This is aremarkable opportunity to gain exposure, strengthen community bonds, and contribute to the vibrant festival atmosphere. Keep August 28 at 5pm, marked on your calendar because it is the submission deadline for this exhilarating competition. Have

Scarecrow contest and workshop

Get ready for Kyneton’stown-wide scarecrow contest. Join in the spirit of spring at the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival. This year’stheme is Once Upon aSpringtime Showcase your creativity in the categories of Individual/ Family,Business, and Community Group. Deadline: August 28, free entry.Winners announced on September 10.

For those looking to bring their scarecrow vision to life, attend the festival’sscarecrow-making workshop at The Old Auction House on August 27. All ages welcome. Skilled artisans will guide you in crafting your masterpiece. Let your imagination bloom and be part of the enchantment. Contact: 5422 2047, E: admin@ theoldauctionhouse.com.au W: www.theoldauctionhouse. com.au. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity

your creative masterpiece ready by this date. The announced on September 10 heightening the excitement festival.

The festival committee would like to thank The Midland esteemed sponsor,for the enticing prizes which are First prize is an alluring $800 marketing package. There are also two runner-up prizes: Twofortunate each receive asplendid $400 marketing package. Imagine the attention and recognition your business these remarkable prizes. This is your moment to proudly business and become aradiant star in the upcoming and Arts Festival.

KynetonDaffodil &Arts Festival

Join in forthe Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival’sweekend of entertainment and creativity on September 2and 3. From the 65th Kyneton Festival of OneAct Plays, themed Murder at the Bluestone, to the Groovin 60’sChoir Night and the Valley Road Duo, there’s something foreveryone to enjoy.

Murder at the Bluestone

Witness local talent shine at the 65th Kyneton Festival of One Act Plays where the theme Murder at the Bluestone at Kyneton’sBluestone Theatre on September 2at7pm and 3at1pm will have you applauding and gasping on the edge of your seat. This fest has attracted theatre companies from all around. This event showcases the best acting talents in the state offering athrilling experience of suspense and drama. Tickets are $20 for full admission and $15 for concession.

Groovin 60’sChoir Night

Get in the mood at the Groovin 60’sChoir Night with Rainbow Voices Community Choir and Divine Divas Show Choir at Kyneton Mechanics Institute on September 2, at 7.30pm. Be transported back to the swinging 60s by these these talented choirs and special guests, the Kyneton U3A Singers. They will deliver amusical extravaganza featuring iconic hits. This event is free, with an optional ‘gold coin’ donation.

Valley Road Duo

Wrap up the first weekend of the festival on September 3from 4pm at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute with the heart warming melodies of the Valley Road Duo. Rebecca Jane Howell and Marty Mckenna will enchant you with their harmonious tunes inspired by Australian folk influences. Tickets are only $10 at the door

The Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival is acelebration of local talent and creativity.Find out more via kynetondaffodilandartsfestival.com.au, support the community,and enjoy aweekend filled with unforgettable performances.

Ashowcase of local talent Afeast of artistry

Kyneton will come alivewith the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival, avibrant celebration of creativity.Exploreexhibitions, craft showcases, and unique wearable art.

*Discover local talents at The Old Auction House on Mollison Street, from August 31-September 10. Witness the magic of daffodil-inspired artworks submitted to the annual visual art and photography competitions.

*Don’t miss the inaugural Fingers and Toes Festival on September 2atthe Red Brick Hall, Yaldwyn Street West, 10am -4pm. Admire handcrafted wearables. Gold Coin Donation, kids free.

*Explore Stockroom Kyneton on Piper Street, showcasing esteemed artists. A historic factory housing creativity

*See robotic quilting at 5Granite Hill Lane. Discover award-winning quilts and stories. Monday-Saturday

*Discover Anton Hasell’scaptivating sculptures, September 3-10, 10am -4pm, 98 Trio Road, Kyneton.

*Find original art atthe Kyneton Mechanics Institute, September 9-10. Affordable paintings by members of Kyneton Art Group.

*Meet the artists, food, and wine at Art on Piper.Indulge on September 10, 2pm-4pm. Adaily artist experience (except Tuesdays), 10am-4pm. Explore this festival, aonce-a-year celebration of creativity and imagination.

The fest’spartner celebrates

Kyneton Antique Fair will celebrate its silver anniversary in the first weekend of September

The fair promises aselection of antiques for every taste including silver,fine china, jewellery,linen, glassware, lithographs and furniture.

For the second time, the fair will be held at the Quambi Stadium, and with more than 25 dealers from far and wide.

Set in the beautiful grounds of Sacred Heart College there is plenty of parking adjacent to the venue. There will also be achance to experience some tasty refreshments and coffee with aTimorese flavour that will be available on site.

The fair coincides with the first weekend of the annual Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival, so people can also enjoy the open gardens, galleries and art shows about the town too.

Kyneton Antique Fair is amajor fundraising event for Macedon Ranges Friends of Turiscai, and all funds raised will support projects that will enrich the lives of friends in Turiscai, in the remote mountains of TimorLeste.

Where: Quambi Stadium, Sacred HeartCollege, 94 High Street, Kyneton. Enter via BeggStreet.

When: Saturday, September 2, 9am-4pm and SundaySeptember 3, 10am-4pm.

Admission: Adults $8, children free

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