Midland Express Tuesday 8 August 2023

JUSTFANTASTIC!

“What a fantastic advertisement for women’s football,” was how Riddell League CEO Jordan Doyle summed up the Kyneton versus Macedon inaugural women’s league grand final on Saturday evening

Kyneton, absolutely dominant and unbeaten all season, deserved to be premiers in a grand final where Macedon rose to the occasion and provided a real contest

The final score was 5 13 (43) to 3 2 (20) at Gilbert Gordon Oval in Woodend

Speaking at the after-match presentation of the premiership cup and medals, Doyle said it was great to see a wonderful crowd at a neutral venue, thanking Woodend-Hesket Football Netball Club for its cooperation

He congratulated the premiers on their performance, and also drew attention to Macedon’s remarkable rise to prominence when it seemed the club may not be able to field a team

Fourteen of the Macedon players had never played football before RDFNL football operations manager Aaron McLean said the grand final had capped off the first-ever Women’s Finals Series which had been a great success

Six teams participated – Kyneton, Macedon, Melton, WoodendHesket, Mt Alexander and Romsey and it is hoped more teams will participate next season

Women’s football at Kyneton began in 2014, and there have been ups and downs, with the Tigers missing the finals in the Bendigo-based competition in contentious circumstances

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Kyneton women footballers celebrate their first premiership win

Photo: Sophie McLeod

An earthmmoving enterprise

Angela Crawford

Alittle earthmoving business from Elphinstone has plans to make abig difference to the lives of underprivileged people.

Kruzer Earthmoving director Josh Blundell said he wanted to bring smiles to the faces of anyone doing it tough by giving them free landscaping work.

"I came from apoor background and Ifelt like Ineeded to try my best to get ahead in life," he said.

"I noticed around me there were lots of people who needed support but Iwasn't in aposition to help them back then.

"But now I'm in aposition to be able to help alot of people, so it'sreally just about putting smiles on people'sfaces and trying to make adifference."

The social enterprise found its first recipient in Sunbury where Josh met Con Theos, an elderly man who requires a scooter to get around, and offered to transform his driveway and garden for free.

AYouTube video of the before-and-after project has since won the hearts of thousands of viewers.

The team is also giving away acar to someone in need.

"We've got aToyota Corolla and we've had anumber of sponsors who have added to the prize with vouchers and giveaways," Josh said.

"People can go to our website to register there and give us agoodreason why they deserve that car

"We'll choose ashortlist and then raffle them to find one deserving winner."

Josh is now hoping to use Kruzer Social to promote the work of the Mens Mental Health Foundation, for which he is now one of the directors.

"I was lucky to be approached by the charity and they said 'we love what you're doing, can you become adirector as well?'," he said.

"At the moment there are eight male suicides per day in Australia, and we want to change that."

Now Josh and his crew are seeking big-name sponsors to help with supplies to continue their good work.

"Wewant to talk with Bunnings, BHP,

Woodside, Rio Tinto and some of the bigger companies to come on board as sponsors and help us make adifference," Josh said.

"Sponsors will be able to make taxdeductable donations to our charity and get akick back from the marketing as well, and they'll be doing it for agood cause, for men'smental health."

People wanting to nominate arecipient for afree landscaping job can get in

touch with the Kruzer crew via their socials on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube or via the website at www kruzerearthmoving.com.au.

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Donations made to MMHF,which invests in Kruzer Social, are tax deductable and comewith aDGR written receipt to confirm the fund are going to landscape projects. Visitwww.mmhf.org.au

Kruzer Earthmoving director Josh Blundell shakes hands with Con Theos, thegrateful recipient of afree landscaping makeover.

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Where‘strange’ is welcome

Jade Jungwirth

The historic township of Maldon came alive on the weekend as goths from across Australia converged to celebrate the dark side of the goldfields with performances, music, food and friends.

Goldfields Gothic organisers Valentina Tansley and Michelle Dorian said the historic township of Maldon made agreat backdrop for the festival.

"Maldon was atourist destination back in the 80s and 90s, where people would come and have afternoon tea, but the town lost what it had to offer," Valentina said.

"Coming out of COVID it was agood time to shake things up and reimagine.

"The programming focuses on goth culture, goldfield history and Victoriana culture," Valentina said.

"The locals have really embraced the festival," Michelle said.

"Everywhere you go there are cupcakes with eyes, black coffees and black ice cream."

For Maddie and Matilda, who are in their middle years of high school, having agothic festival in their very own town of Maldon means they are exposed to other people that don't necessarily fit the societal norm.

"It'sfun and different," Matilda said.

"And we feel like we fit in."

Brooklyn Pettit (aka Ghoul Baby) who travelled up from Melbourne for the festival, looks as though she'sstepped off afilm set with her pointy pixie ears, blond hair and pale complexion.

"I grew up in asmall country town," Brooklyn said. "I used to dye my hair all sorts of different colours and people always looked at me as if Iwas strange."

"But when Imoved to Melbourne, everyone in the goth community was warm and nice –despite their exterior

"No matter what people say about your style, you can dress how you want," she said.

"Events like this allow you to pursue your interests and express yourself."

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Brooklyn Pettit (aka Ghoul Baby) loves the warmth and friendliness of the gothic community

Local high school students Maddie and Matilda were excited to have the gothic festival in their hometown.

Marking the end of thewars

August will see the Kyneton RSL commemorate two significant events on Australia’s military calendar August 15, referred to as Victory in the Pacific Day,marks the end of the hostilities of World WarIIwhen Japan surrendered unconditionally to the allied forces.

The RSL will mark this year’s78th anniversary with asmall ceremony at the Kyneton RSL commencing at 11am at which wreaths will be laid. Members of the public are invited to attend and lay wreaths or floral tributes.

The RSL will be hosting World WarIIveterans to lunch following the ceremony.Ifyou are aWorld WarIIveteran but not amember of the Kyneton RSL, let the RSL know if you would like to attend.

Vietnam Veterans Day is commemorated on August 18 every year.The day was originally known as Long TanDay.Onthat day,108 Australian and New Zealand soldiers fought apitched battle against over 2000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops in a rubber plantation near the small village of Long TaninPhuoc Tuyprovince of the then Republic of South Vietnam. Eighteen Australians lost their lives and 24 were wounded, the largest number of casualties in one operation since the Australian task force had arrived afew months earlier

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’sinvolvement in the Vietnam Warand the Kyneton RSL Sub Branch will hold amemorial service at 10am at the Kyneton RSL on Friday August 18 to commemorate this and other significantbattles that occurred during the Vietnam conflict. Wreaths will be laid at the RSL and members of the public are invited to lay personal wreaths. At the conclusion of the ceremony refreshments will be provided at the Sub-Branch.

Strong businesses and thriving villages

Aleading voice in the creation of vibrant, resilient places will be guest speaker at the 2023 Macedon Ranges Business Breakfast in October

Tourism Macedon Ranges has secured Gilbert Rochecouste of Village Well to present the keynote address. He is a highly sought-after presenter and has worked with more than 2500 cities, towns, main streets, businesses and communities around the world over the past 30 years.

At the breakfast, Mr Rochecouste will share valuable insights into the latest customer and retail trends that are shaping the industry and paving the way for an exciting future.

He will show how businesses and communities can thrive and flourish to unlock their full potential.

Andrew Towner,chair of Tourism Macedon Ranges, said the group was excited to be bringing Mr Rochecouste to the Macedon Ranges.

"Having worked on projects as diverse as Bruny Island, Flinders Lane, Queen VicNight Markets, Dubai Creek and our own Hanging Rock, Mr Rochecouste has awealth of experience to share," Mr Towner said.

"This event is for businesses of all sizes and industries."

Jenny Stillman, president of Romsey Region Business and Tourism Association, said Mr Rochecouste was adynamic and inspirational speaker who had guided businesses and communities to long-term success.

"This is anot-to-be-missed event," Ms Stillman said.

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Localcouple’scancer pledge

Castlemaine couple Marianne and Ross

Allan has pledged asignificant investment to the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation 'Pankind' to fast-track early detection research into pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is currently the third biggest cancer killer of Australians. The local couple'sgenerous 10-year pledge will fund Australian research projects that aim to detect pancreatic cancer in the early stages and improve survival and quality of life for those diagnosed with the disease.

In January 2020, Marianne was living a normal and active life but was experiencing unexplained back pain for about six months. It was during an unrelated medical procedure that the then 72-year-old was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer

“It just takes over your everyday life, the whole treatment situation. Everything is focused on it,” Marianne says.

“Whether it’sappointments, blood tests, CATscans or visits to my GP or oncologist.”

Since then, Marianne has undergone three major operations and chemotherapy to treat the cancer

She believes, had she received the correct diagnosis when she first reported symptoms, her chances of alonger lifespan

would be much higher than today

“It’sthere all the time, it’salways there. And we know it’snever going to go away I’ve just had to accept that my life will never be the same,” she said.

Husband Ross is Marianne’scarer and says the disease is ever present.

“People don’t understand the severity of pancreatic cancer,that despite how well she looks now,in12orperhaps even six months Marianne could be gone," he said.

"Pancreatic cancer is all-consuming. It’s one of those cancers that you don’t know much about until you have to know about it.”

Over many years, the couple has invested their time and money into avariety of non-profit foundations and philanthropic causes.

Ross said they’d always felt an obligation to help improve the lives of others, to use their power to make adifference.

It'swhatled them to collaborate with PanKind to create ‘The Marianne Allan Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund’.

The funds will be managed through PanKind’sresearch program, which is overseen by an internationally recognised scientific advisory panel.

PanKind CEO Michelle Stewart said they

Skateparks on the move?

AGisborne Skatepark relocation will be investigated as part of plans for the future Macedon Ranges skate and BMX facilities.

The recommendation comes from the shire's draft skate and BMX strategy, which plans for local facilities to 2040.

Anew highly visible location is pushed for Gisborne Skatepark along Robertson Street, south of Jacksons Creek.

The move would place the park nearby the McDonalds and police station and allow for expansion.

Other skatepark relocations considered were Woodend skatepark to Buffalo Stadium, the botanical gardens area for Kyneton and Lions Park for Riddells Creek.

Gisborne and Kyneton skate and BMX facilities are earmarked to become large district facilities under the plan, which favours this design for select townships over asingle centralised facility.

The strategy proposes afacility in each major township as the most equitable approach, with the size of these facilities responding to each township's current and forecast population.

Gisborne and Kyneton towns have 2036 forecast populations of 20,170 (+35.33 per cent) and 11,707 (+16.09 per cent) respectively. Local and sub-

district sized facilities are proposed for other towns.

There are currently six skate parks and four BMX tracks throughout the Macedon Ranges with amany ranked as 'poor' in the strategy.

Kyneton, Gisborne and Lancefield support both BMX and skate facilities. Woodend, Romsey and Riddells Creek host skate parks while New Gisborne supports aBMX track.

Short-term (2024-29) projects suggested include Romsey Skate Park construction with partial state government funding secured, asitefeasibility study for the proposed new location in Gisborne, andconsultation of design for Riddells Creek andRomsey.

Construction of anew Riddells Creek Skate Park and the Woodend Skate Park is planned for 2030-35 as well as consultation and works for Gisborne and New Gisborne projects.

Consultation, detail design, documentation and construction of Kyneton BMX Track upgrade and Lancefield Pump Track upgrade are projected for 2036-40.

The estimated investment for the skate park strategy is $6,700,000 across 15 years.

Councillors approved the draft strategy’s release for community consultation across four weeks at its July meeting.

felt genuinely humbled by the generosity of this long-term commitment.

"Wesincerely thank Marianne and Ross for their transformational gift to pancreatic cancer researchthrough PanKind, and also acting as acatalyst for raising substantial funds to see progress for the disease," she said.

Pancreatic cancer has afive-year survival rateof 12.2 per cent, falling to six per cent in rural and regional areas. Last year

the disease claimed almostasmany lives as breast cancer

More than 4500 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year and the disease has the lowest survival rates of all main cancer types.

The Marianne Allan Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund was launched as part of the PanKind 2023 grant round announcement. It'sPanKind'smission to triple the cancer's survival rate by 2030.

Ross and Marianne Allan have pledged asignificant investment to ‘Pankind’ to fast-track early detection research into pancreatic cancer.

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From page 1.

The switch to the Riddell League has paid off handsomely,with coach Phil Hawkes elated.

“It has been agreat three years of working with this group of players.

“They have all committed as aplaying group, and now they get to reap the rewards of all the hard work and sacrifice. Iamsoproud of them.”

Hawkes paid tribute to the volunteers and important sponsors who had got right behind the women’sside.

Macedon coach Damien Slater commended his players, and thanks all who had played apart in the progress of new women’s team progress at Macedon this season.

“The league has been set up so well from the start and will only continue to grow and improve each year,” he predicted.

The senior premiership is the first one won by the Kyneton club since 1997, with president Hayden Evans extremely pleased with the outcome...

## See sports section for grand final details, and photos.

Littlevoices,loudfutures

Pete Dawson

More than 400 children from schools and people from around the Mount Alexander (Leanganook) Shire turned upfor a'fabudeadly' mini-festival at Castlemaine’s Goods Shed last Friday

Each year on August 4, aneducational and cultural celebration is held throughout the country to commemorate First Nations history and involve school children in creative activities.

In remembering the factthat August 4was the birth date that government authorities gave children of the Stolen Generations, when their birthday was unknown, it is atime when families and communities celebrate the strength and culture of their children.

This year's Children'sDay theme is 'Little Voices, Loud Futures' to fire children’sambition, with more than 25 Aboriginal groups, businesses, community organisations and government departments involved.

Activities ranged from Castlemaine Library’sStuart the Storyteller to making Dhaal Galk (clapsticks), with displays by Intereach, Parks Victoria, Dhelkaya Health, Noah’sArk, Coliban Water,police and ambulance, to name afew

The event was coordinated by Aunty Kerri Douglas, aKoorie engagement support officer with the Victorian Education Department, an Elder and Traditional Custodian on the board of the Djaara Corporation and amember of the Local Aboriginal and Education Consulta-

tive Group and Central Goldfields NAIDOC Committee.

With ateam of volunteer helpers Aunty Kerri had the kids enthralled in patting ababy crocodile from Chris Page’sTZR Wildlife

exhibit, dancing the Wombat Wobble, making crafts and seeing Uncle Rick Nelson’sWelcome to Country

In an interview on MainFM’sIn

Didj’n’Us radio program Aunty Kerri

had explained: “Previously lots of Aboriginal history and culture has been seen in anegative light, this is aday to positively celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait children everywhere.”

Fatal house fire in Goldie

Police are investigating afatal house fire in Goldie on Saturday night.

Emergency services were called to Mt William Road following reports of the fire about 10.30pm.

Afemale resident of the property was located deceased on Sunday afternoon.

Asecond person sustained non-lifethreatening injuries and was taken to hos-

pital for treatment where he remains under police guard. The area has been cordoned offand acrime scene has been established.

The exact cause of the 60-year-old woman’sdeath as well as the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Children enjoy activities at a‘fabudeadly’ mini-festival at Castlemaine’s Goods Shed last Friday.

Skateboardingthe globe Skateboa

Expertise in skate park development has taken Woodend resident Wade Trevean around the world but he is calling on home to assist his latest venture.

He is alead volunteer on aproject to fundraise and build asafe skate park for community connection in Dili, Timor Leste.

"Following the 1999 vote for independence from Indonesia, more than 70 per cent of Timor-Leste’sinfrastructure was destroyed, leaving adearth of educational and community spaces," Wade said.

"Due to these impacts and other factors, the established skateboarders have nowhere safe to skateboard. This requirement is echoed by our partner Ba Futuru, aTimorese youth organisation that is located alongside the future skatepark and will assist in running the new space."

Nick Oats, who identified the project'sneed, contacted Wade for help after learning about his company Eastbywest and its involvement in volunteer skate park projects in under-resourced communities throughout the world.

"The fact that Dili is only a90-minute flight from Darwin, it all made sense to utilise our specialised skills and resources to help one of Australia’scloset neighbours," Wade said.

Scheduled for delivery in October,the Timor Skateteam has so far raised $40,000 for the project and seeking to raise afurther $20,000 to make it areality

All funds raised go directly to materials and programming of the skatepark.

"Timor Skate is made up of professional skatepark designers and builders in our own countries but who have delivered parks in avolunteer capacity from Mozambique to Palestine among various others in-between," Wade said.

"This, as with all of our overseas projects, will be delivered in collaboration with locals where we will be passing on practical skills in skatepark construction, offering them the chance to build the next park."

The project has involved extensive consultation and enthusiastic input from the local community

So far the project has also delivered two shipments of donated skate goods including boards, hardware and safety equipment.

It has also had the support of ‘Good Push’ to employ alocal manager who runs workshops with the local skaters and will assist in the activation and management of gear for the skate park.

"I really can’t wait to see the positive developments and inevitable growth take place with the local community at the Dili Skatepark in TimorLeste," Wade said.

"Just as Ihave had the fortune of seeing Syrian refuge kids in Iraq experiencing shear and innocent joyasthey roll down the ramps, to the girls breaking stereotypes atthe Tripoli Skatepark in Libya, and askaterfromthe skatepark in Mozambique who now travels to international competitions."

Wade grew upskateboarding. He turned into his interest into something more when he launched Eastbywest in 2015 with akey focus of designing skate parks for regional areas across Australia.

This soon extended to designing and helping to build skate parks in avolunteer capacity in remote or under resourced areas across the world.

Last year this included projects in Libya, Laos and an Inuit community in Northern Canada.

Wade has designed more than 150 skateparks including Macedon Ranges' top ranking park in Lancefield. Future local projects include an extension to the Gisborne Skatepark.

Next month, he will help open the first skate park in an Australian Indigenous community

Raising funds for the Deli project is important to ensure its delivery in October

For more information, or tocontribute to the project, visit: timorskate.org

Wade Trevean is pictured at one of his projects in Palestine.

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Bank backs mental healthproject

Anew youth mental health support service is now being developed to address agap in support across the Macedon Ranges.

Gisborne and District Community Bank awarded nearly $300,000 to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health to develop and deliver the service in partnership with Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Macedon Ranges Health.

The service is expected to remove barriers in accessing support and assist an additional 180 people over three years.

“Exactly how the model will look will be decided by local young people themselves,” said Adam Stefano, community mental health manager at SCCH.

“Over the next few months council will be coordinating aconsultation and design process in collaboration with young people and families with the service to begin later this year.”

This is the largest community grant provided so far by Macedon Ranges Community Enterprises Ltd, the local company that owns and operates the community bank and reinvests profits in local projects.

MRCE chair Dominic Andreacchio said the board was impressed with the proposal’saims and inclusive nature of the design process.

"Wewelcomed this opportunity to help close agap in the very important area of mental health support for young people," he said.

"Involving youth in the design process should make the new service more impactful, as well as give them the opportunity to build leadership skills and adeeper understanding of the network of organisations that are available in the region to support youth mental health.”

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’sexperienced community mental health team will work with young people to deliver the program.

The team includes amental health nurse, psychologist, youth counsellors, social workers, alcohol and drug counsellors, and family violence support workers.

“Wewant to ensure that young people have wellbeing supports that meet their needs, are delivered close to where they live or go to school, and at atime that suits them,” Mr Stefano said.

“This will be aservice that is led by young people, for young people.”

Community Bank Gisborne and District branch manager Sarah Barton (left), board chair Dominic Andreacchio and board director Erin McKinnon with Adam Stefano, community mental health manager at Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health.

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Vision zero in sight

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has released its vision for zero road deaths and serious injuries through its draft mobility and road safety strategy

The document sets targets to 2032 guided by the Safe System of working towards promoting safer roads, people, speeds and vehicles.

Early community consultation identified issues and opportunities in road conditions, lack of footpaths and pedestrian crossings, lack of cycling facilities, safety of walking/cycling, and concerns for wildlife safety

The strategy identifies 15 goals including road safety audits, amulti-year program for area-wide speed zoning, pedestrian crossing facilities, and developing aWalking and Cycling Strategy 2030.

The strategy also seeks the council to advocate for reducing default 100km/h speed limit to 80km/h

on unsealed roads with the intention to reduce wildlife trauma, vehicle damage and personal injury

"This strategy has been developed with extensive community engagement and leading road safety expertise," Macedon Ranges mayor Annette Death said.

"It acknowledges road safety is ashared responsibility that requires the dedication of everyone in the community."We must strive to be safe road users and drive safe vehicles.

"Wemust also work to implement road safety solutions that provide forgiving environments, allowing for human error and reduce the risk of death or serious injury when acrash occurs."

Council voted to release the draft strategy for four weeks of community consultation at its July meeting.

Definitely acomedy!

The Mount Players theatre company has never performed any of Shakespeare's plays in its 51-year history.

To rectify this, the group is going to attempt to do all of them in one night!

Thirty-seven plays in 97 minutes with three actors... What could possibly go wrong?

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is adelightful, fastpaced romp through the Bard's work as three manic men in tights hurtle through all of Shakespeare's plays, leaving you in stitches.

The Mount Players join FizzWack Theatre to bring you ashow that takes

those long, sometimes tedious and serious subjects, and condenses them down into a couple of hours of frivolity.

WARNING! Those with heart problems, bladder issues, inner-ear disorders, outerear disorders, Shakespearean scholarships, gout, and male pattern baldness enter at their own risk!

If you love Shakespeare, you will love this show!

If you hate Shakespeare, you will love this show!

Running from August 18 –26. it’s going to be areal hoot so don’t miss out!

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Supreme

court action withdrawn

The landowner who initiated Supreme Court action against Macedon Ranges Council over the Romsey Structure Plan has withdrawn their proceedings.

The claimant previously said the council made legal errors in the way that it is dealing with the review of the structure plan.

MRSC announced the court action on April 14 in acommunity update to the RSP.

"Council does not agree that it has made any errors and are confident that we have not," the statement read.

MRSC announced proceedings had been withdrawn last Thursday.

Theft from vehicle

Kyneton police are investigating atheft from avehicle parked at the Kyneton Showgrounds on Saturday night.

Sometime between 5pm on Saturday and 6am on Sunday an unknown person(s) broke the handles offtwo compartments of the vehicle'scanopy toolbox and gained access before stealing various items to the value of $100. Damage caused was to the value of approximately $1000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kyneton Police on 5421 2900.

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You’d be surprised at the number of famous people there who are living just down the road, in hidden little valleys, tucked away in the bush, or in plain sight.

From the super famous to the somewhat famous, and even the famous adjacent, we’re going to bring you their stories in this new monthly feature.

Channel Nine Travel Guides stars and selfprofessed travel snobs, Kevin Moloney and Janetta (Jet) Stones, are back from the Logies, and the Express chatted with them about their lives, adventures, their move to the country,and getting recognised on the street.

Born and bred in Melbourne, Jet began her career working for fashion label Norma Tulla before moving into sales with Trans Australia Airlines.

Kevin, who also grew up in Melbourne, got a job working in HR at TAAwhere hemet Jet

“And the rest, as they say,ishistory,” Kevin says.

“Being with the airline was an incredible experience. Back in the 80s, it was avery social workplace, spawning many airline marriages!”

In the early 2000s Jet and Kevin saw an1861 miner’scottage advertised for sale in Maldon. With quite afew people at the inspection, the pair acted quickly andpurchased the property for abargain price.

“It was cute, quaint, cosy and quirky,and the total opposite of what we were living in Abbotsford,” Jet says.

“Wehad the best of both worlds –or three worlds for that matter –the speed and freneticism of Melbourne, the quiet open spaces of Maldon, and the thrill of overseas

destinations.

“Working at the airline certainly gave us our love and lust for travel andweare still travel addicts,” she says. The couple renovated the old mine manager’scottage afew times, making sure to maintain the historical feel, but in 2012 when they retired, sold their house in Melbourne and movedto the cottage permanently,they decided to extend and renovate once more.

“It now had secret rooms, hidden doors, traditional timbers, stone floors and an acre of garden –something Icould never achieve in Abbotsford,” Kevin says.

Jet says while they were happy in the cottage, they were always looking forward to a new challenge.

“Once we had the house and garden looking and feeling the way we wanted, we needed another project, so we sold it and bought another –just 400 metres up the road.

“I turned to Kevin and said, ‘What have we done?’. We’d sold alovely home that we’d poured our heart and soul into for another one that needed so much work, Ijust couldn’t imagine how anyone could live there.

“I’ll admit it –I had more than just afew doubts. Let’sfaceit. It was adump!” Jet says.

“Yes. But the result turned out so well,” Kevin says.

“Wedid amassive renovation, transformed the garden and now we have aunique and beautiful home and we love it.”

Not long before the move Jet had seen an ad on TV for anew travel show that said, ‘If you like to travel and can afford to take three months off, apply here’.

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Once she had progressed with the application process she decided she’d better involve Kevin (who eventually came on board) and the pair applied.

After months of interviews, phone conversations and screen tests, Kevin and Jet were offered the role as cast members on Travel Guides,something that absolutely changed their lives.

That was back in 2015 and since then the pair have filmed 55 episodes over seven seasons in destinations all around the world.

“Tosay it’sbeen awild ride would be amassive understatement,” Kevin says.

“We’ve always been huge travellers, but this sort of travel is next level!

“There have been some wild experiences –eating deep-fried tarantulas in Cambodia, jumping out of airplanes in Queensland, being set on fire at a stunt training camp and other whacky “And what about zip-lining above active volcanoes in Hawaii?” interjects Jet.

“Or going under Iguazu Falls in atin dinghy? Oh yes, we’ve done some crazy things on the show and they’ve taken us out of our comfort zone too many times. The way we travel on the show is very different from how we would do it ourselves,” she says.

“Not everyone is aware, but we don’t have aclue where we’re going until we get to the airport. We could end up in Adelaide or Amsterdam. We get a temperature list and abit of apacking list and that’s it.

“We’re super-organised when it comes to travelling so being in the dark is abit discomforting.”

“We’re getting used to it though,” Kevin says.

“Being on Travel Guides has really changed our

lives,” Jet says.

“Who would have thought that at our age we’d be stopped in the street and recognised? Everyone is terrific and wants to share their stories with us –we love it.”

“It’sreally weird. We’ve spent so many years poohooing the Logies but it’sa very different story when you’re nominated, and an even more different one when you actually win the statue,” Kevin says.

“Now that the show’sgot two of them on the mantlepiece (Most Popular Lifestyle Program), Itake back everything I’ve ever said about them –it’sa night that is way too much fun.”

“Whether they’re on the Gold Coast or in Sydney, it’sjust so exciting to be all dressed up and rubbing shoulders with Australia’scelebs,” Jet says.

“There’sreally nothing else like it. Iremember when Iwas ayoung girl, thinking how glamorous they are, and now we’re right among the glamour,It’s alittle surreal, but in agood way

“We’ll keep going to the Logies as long as Travel Guides is nominated. And we’ll keep doing Travel Guides as long as Channel Nine asks us.

“Who knows, there might even be aseries of Travel Guides on Zimmer Frames!” Jet laughs.

“Since we moved to central Victoria, we’ve sort of lived acharmed life and Travel Guides has added to that charm and offered us alifestyle that we know to be very fortunate,” Kevin says.

“Weknow that for afactand appreciate every minute of it. Retirement for us took amajor detour and we’re very grateful for it.

“We’re heading offonSunday for the first trip of Season 8. We have no idea where we are going –but we’re secretly hoping it will be Peru!”

Kevin (28) and Jet (35) on their wedding day in 1987.

Men’snight

Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group and Jesuit Social Services are offering an opportunity for Macedon Ranges men who have been bereaved by suicide to connect with each other Twoofthe group'smembers and peer supporters, Marcus and Gerry,are hosting a relaxed barbecue dinner at the Mount Macedon Golf Club, followed by guest speaker,Dr Rob Gordon.

Men from anywhere in the Macedon Ranges are invited to attend the program on Thursday September 14 from 6.30pm to 9pm.

It is an opportunity to connect with other men who have been bereaved by suicide in arelaxed and welcoming environment.

If you would like to attend ,RSVPby Friday September 8via email to peersupport@mrspag.com.au

The CompostConversation

–withJoel Meadows

Hot, or what?

There is afever that gardeners catch once they have made their first successful hot compost pile, it can be quite contagious, and the benefits of hot composting are formidable, let’shave alook at five of them.

1. Hot compost is asign that we are getting our compost in balance.

When our compost starts reaching 55 degrees Celsius and over for at least three days, we know the blend of our ingredients is balanced enough to get the composting microbes in our pile multiplying in such crazy profusion things get steamy

2. Ahot compost pile is too hot to handle for all our unwanted organics.

Pathogens (disease-causing organisms), weeds (seeds, roots, tubers and rhizomes) and even garden pests and diseases are all cooked offbythe heat of hot compost.

WARNING: Only effective in monitored, turned, hot compost piles that achieve 55 degrees Celsius +for at least three days through the pile. Don’t put noxious weeds, diseased or infested fruit or leaves and pathogen laden materials into acool compost pile!

3. Hot compost stops rats and mice eating the best ingredients.

Once our piles are at or over 55 degrees, food waste can be put right into the hot core of the pile and rodents can’t get those desirable tid-bits, but the microbes can; win, win.

4. Hot compost piles just go faster!

Faster is not always better,but cool compost takes the best part of ayear to fully mature, so being able to finish acompost bay in under half that time saves garden space and gets you ahigher turn-over ofthat black gold.

5. Getting food scraps out of landfill is the big win, but hot composting, with its aerobic conditions, is actually better for our carbon footprint than cool composting, producing lower levels of the potent greenhouse gasses methane and nitrous oxide.

So, there you have five great reasons to think about turning your compost skills up to ‘HOT’. If it all sounds overwhelming, don’t worry,not everyone has to be acomposter,and hot composting is not the only approach.

Next week we’ll be looking at the benefits of carbon capping.

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

When our compost starts reaching 55 degrees Celsius and over for at least three days, we know the blend of our ingredients is balanced enough to

get thecomposting microbes in our pile multiplying in such crazy profusion things get steamy.

Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group invites everyone to the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Walk on on Sunday September 10.

MRSPAG is hosting the community walk highlighting this year’sWorld Suicide Prevention Day theme, ‘Creating Hope Through Action –Weall have arole to play’.

As the community continues to be impacted by suicide, MRSPAG believes we can all play aroleinsupporting people with mental ill-health and those who are bereaved.

It aims to inspire confidence and light in all of us; that our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those

who are struggling. Talking, listening, sharing, caring and assisting others to find help if needed is one way to do this. Acaring, connected community benefits asuicide prevention strategy

MRSPAG is agroup of community members that has joined forces with local government and community health organisations to continue to build arobust response to suicide prevention in the Macedon Ranges –this pet-friendly walk will be the 10th year that the Macedon Ranges has responded.

There is the opportunity to register the name of aperson lost to suicide to be read out as part of the morning’sformalities, along with music, coffee, food and a

Newkinder forLancefield

Planning is progressing on Lancefield'snew kindergarten and maternal and child health building, which is due to open in 2024.

The purpose-built three-room kindergarten and MCH facility will be largely built offsite through modular construction and later transported to 76A High Street.

The new centre is apriority projectfor Macedon Ranges Shire Council, aimed at addressing increased demand due to population growth, the roll-out of 15 hours of funded kindergarten for three-year-olds, and the recently announced increase to 30 hours of preprep for four-year-olds.

The project is supported by a$3million Victorian School Building Authority Building Blocks Capacity Grant.

MRSC has allocated $16,000 in the 2023-24 Budget to ensure the new centre is fully furnished. The council also budgeted $100,000 towards environmental and sustainable design elements.

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Previously,more than 200 people have walked united:

–toremember those loved and lost to suicide along with those bearing the weight of grief.

–toencourage acommunity that cares about those struggling with mental health and is able to support help seeking.

–toraise awareness, promoting the reduction of stigma around mental health issues and suicide prevention.

When: Sunday September 10. Registration from 8.30am.

Where: The walk will begin at the Woodend Children’sPark (Nicholson Street) and continue into Woodend township and

then along beautiful Five Mile Creek before returning to the park where coffee and food will be available. (approx. 4kms)

Cost –FREE (participants are encouraged to register before the walk to ensure catering demands are met)

To RSVP your attendance and to request the name of aloved one who died by suicide to be read out before walking, email suicidepreventionwalk@mrspag. com.au

For further enquiries email info@ mrspag.com.au

If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know please call:

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Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group invites everyone to the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Walk on September 10.

Young people have joined forces with local community organisations to kick start their careers as part of Youth Take Over Loddon Campaspe, culminating in apop-up 'Loaded Cafe' at Kyneton Community House last week.

With afocus on what makes good customer service, 10 young people from across central Victoria have spent the last three months learning about all facets of the hospitality industry

Their first task was to head down High Street in Kyneton to visit local cafes and lunch spots to record what good customer service looks like.

Krissy,one of the interns and aBendigo local, said the immersive experience was astonishing.

"Wehad so much fun trying out cafes, and it helped us think about what we wanted our cafe to be like," she said.

The interns found that good customer service started with feeling welcomed and attended to, and all of the interns noted how important it was to greet customers with asmile.

Guided by project coordinator at Kyneton Community House, Alex Graham, the interns gained food handling

and safety training, menu planning, cafe design customer service skills, plus some additional hands-on training from Sue-Lee and Josh at The Social Foundry,who took the interns through abaristacourse and front-of-house skills.

Then, it was time to use their findings at other cafes as alaunch point to design their own pop-up cafe and put all their skills into practice.

Alex was impressed by the interns’ ideas –they wanted to be apoint of difference and not compete with local businesses, which is how they landed on the loaded and classic diner theme for their cafe.

Customers agreed amenu like theirs would be agreat addition to Kyneton'slunchtime food scene, as one customer said, "I wish this was every week!"

Kyneton Community House director Claire Rawlinson said that one of the benefits for the host organisation was that they got to see their business from aYouth perspective, which could help them engage young people.

"Working with this group of young people has really seen fresh ideas and wonderful food hit the tables in the KCH Good Food Hub. Their loaded cafe has offered us a

contemporary menu that we could potentially see working on aregular basis into the future," Claire said.

Speaking atthe event, YTO project director Ryan Hale said that what made Take Overs special was that young people entered the workforce as agroup, which could bring down the barriers some young people felt about starting their careers or entering anew work environment on their own.

"While this Take Over focused on teaching workplaceready hospitality skills, participants have also improved their ability to work in ateam, manage projects and communicate effectively,which are all skills they can use in other industries," he said.

The team from Loaded Cafe would like to thank the wonderful sponsors thatmade this project possible, including the Agnico Eagle Community Partnership Program, Daylesford Macedon Tourism and Engage!

Every young person benefits from work experience, so if you know someone ready for the next step on their career adventure, head to youthtakeover.org.au to learn more.

Youth Take Over interns with their cafe brainstorm for Loaded Cafe.

PETCARE

Pets of the Month

Our pets of the month for August are Olive and Lily from Woodend!

Olive is atwo-year-old domestic tabby cat, who loves to sit on beds, run around with her toy ‘starie’ and meow at five in the morning. Lily is atwo-year-old white domes-

tic cat, who loves to sit with people on the couch, steal people’sfoodand sit on people’shomework.

Olive and Lily are sisters from the same litter,who love each other so much that they like to sleep in the same bed (despite having one each).

Lily is the more sociable of the two and is always first to the door when visitors arrive.

Olive, on the other hand, needs abit more time to get used to people, and prefers to sit in another room while strangers are in the house.

Lookingafter your pet’steeth

August is National Pet Dental Health

Month, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of pet oral hygiene.

According to the Australian Veterinary Association, four out of every five dogs are said to have some degree of dental disease, making it asignificant issue among the animal population. To help pet owners recognise the importance of oral health in cats and dogs, PETstock vet Dr Kathy Macmillan is sharing the things you should know about your pet’steeth.

Brushing your pet’steeth

Whetheryou have acat or dog, brushing their teeth regularly can help to maintain their oral hygiene and prevent possible infection. To clean your pet’steeth, you’ll need specialised toothbrushes and toothpaste that are designed for pets. Other products that can be used to clean apet’s teeth include dental wipes, mouth freshening water additives and fresh breath foam.

Bad smelling breath in pets

Periodontal disease is aprogressive

inflammatory disease that affects the bone and gums in apet’s mouth and is caused by abuild-up of dental plaque and tartar on the teeth. Bad breath along with inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) are key symptoms of periodontal disease in its early stages –so it’simportant to addressany concerns you may have with your vet before it escalates further and causes pain and tooth loss.

Dental treats and diets

Dental treats, such as Bell &Bone’sRoo and TumericDental Sticks, are an easy way of helping to maintain your pet’soral hygiene, as they work to reduce unwanted plaque, and prevent tartar and bad breath. Dental diets are another option to help keep pet’steeth and gums healthy.The food is specifically formulated with special ingredients that create more friction with the teeth than normal kibble, reducing the risk of plaque or tartar buildup.

Sometimes, adental treat or diet won’t work for your pets’ specific needs. If there is tartar buildup on your dog or cat’steeth

this could indicate progression ofdental disease. Early intervention with ascale and polish under anaesthetic at your vet clinic can help prevent more severe problems from developing that can cause pain and require dental extractions.

Tips fordogs who don’t like teeth cleaning

•For dogs that don’t enjoy teeth cleaning or are experiencing it for the first time, start without the toothbrush, and instead use meat or tuna juice bydipping your finger in it and rubbing it against their gums.

•Next, try putting the brush in their mouth (with alot of treats on hand!). Again, start with meat juice on the toothbrush first, then eventually when they stop being resistant, use the actual dog toothpaste or gel.

•Keep the first few sessions very short (even asingle brush stroke) and always finish with atasty treat. Tryand make it fun! Only progress to brushing the full mouth once they seem comfortable

•Ifyour dog is not enjoying the process,

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Taitto feature

Respected local artist Catherine Tait is the featured artist at Maldon Artist Network’snew Art Focus Gallery at 27 Main Street, Maldon, this month.

Tait’sexhibition, Doors open Doors close,opened late last month and runs until August 21.

The works centre around the theme of the Goldfields Gothic Festival, which was held last weekend in Maldon.

Tait’spaintings explore hidden secretive places as well as featuring some portraits of local gothic personalities.

Distant messages conjurethe past

Lisa Dennis Fryerstown photographer

Julie Millowick is set to feature in the 2023 Ballarat International Foto Biennale, which opens on August 26 and runs until October 22.

Millowick is taking part in the Biennale’ssignature exhibition of The Real Thing, which JeffMoorfoot, founding father of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale (2005-2015), has returned to curate in 2023 as amilestone exhibition for the Biennale’s 10th edition.

First held in 2005 as aregional exhibition, the Biennale has become one of Australia’s most immersive and engaging photographic arts events.

It showcases work from domestic and international photographic artists that is new or previously unseen in Australia and provides opportunities for new and emerging Australian artists to exhibit their work.

Millowick told the Express she was delighted to be part of the Biennale for the third time and had enlisted Ian Hill of Ian Hill Fine Art Printing, Malmsbury,toprint her works for the exhibition.

“My work consists of vintage techniques using cyanotype, photogram and lumen. Ian has done awonderful job printing the images as always!” Millowick said.

“A lumen image is aphotographic image created without acamera or film negative. Light-sensitive silver gelatin darkroom printing paper is taken out of the darkroom, an object placed on it then exposed to sunlight usually for several hours –occasionally for days.

“The exposed silver gelatin paper can then be takeninto the darkroom and fixed in the usual way thereby making the image permanent.”

But Millowick’smethod is nottofix the lumen but to immediately makea high-quality digital copy of it. Then the original lumen is quickly placed in alightproof box where it gradually changes and eventually disappears.

“Sometimes Ire-photograph it asitgoes through the ‘fading’ process creatingyet another quite distinct image,” the artist said.

The works form part of the Millowick’s latest exhibition Distant Messages, which draws on her memories of childhood.

“The images conjure up memories of that time,” she said.

The image of seaweed stems from memories about family summer beach holidays north of Adelaide.

“Dad would driveus down to aholiday house. He would stay for afew hours then return home to the horses. The beach always had huge, deep banks of very spongy seaweed that we had to walk through to get to the water.Itisalong timesincethose summers of the 1950s but from aperspective of many years Ican now appreciate how exquisitely beautiful seaweed actually is,” she said.

The peppercorn and wild oats images relate to growing up on her family’srural property and her love of horses.

“Throughout country South Australia peppercorn trees have been planted around stockyards and in our case the stables and day yards. Sheep, cattle, horses do not eat peppercorn foliage and these beautiful trees provide very valuable shelter during all seasons,” she said.

“As for the wild oats, we would drive out along Bridge Road next to Mr Rowe’s large cropping farm and Dad would scythe the wild oats growing along the edge ofthe road. Mum and us kids would rake them up and put them in old chaffbags to be taken back to the horses.”

For tickets to catch The Real Thing exhibition visit ballaratfoto.org/program/ the-real-thing andfor more on the event visit ballaratfoto.org

Gothic goddess Jacqueline by Catherine Tait.

Ian Hill and Julie Millowick OAM are pictured with some of her exquisite digitised lumen prints including Seaweed, Wild Oats and Peppercorn (centre), which will be featured in BIFB 2023.

Photo: Janet Russell

The legendary Toni Childs

Join the legendary Toni Childs for aspecial two-hour performance in Kyneton this month as she celebrates her life’smusical works.

Childs will be performing hits and fan favourites from Union, House of Hope, The Woman’sBoat and Keep the Faith in the first hour of her show then the second hour will be an introduction to Childs’ new music, from two very special albums It’sAll aBeautiful Noise and Citizens of the Planet

Emmy winner and three-time Grammy nominated recording artist, Childs is a celebrated singer/songwriter known for her powerful voice, inspiring independent spirit and crafted storytelling.

With fans in more than 50 countries around the world, Childs has produced alist of international hits such as: Don’t Walk Away, Stop Your Fussin’, Walk and Talk Like Angels, Zimbabwe, Where’sthe Ocean, ManyRivers to Cross, I’veGot to Go Now and Because You’re Beautiful,toname afew

Over Childs’ illustrious career she has opened for Bob Dylan and performed duets with

Arts,crafts, bricabrac

Enjoyanother great Arts and Craft Market dayat

RomseyonSundayAugust

13 from 9am to 1pm.

Afun dayfor all with a variety of arts, crafts and bric abrac created and sold by talented locals.

Enjoya selection of foods and tasty doughnuts,

greats such as Al Green and Peter Gabriel. She has toured the world over gaining a much-loved fan base.

The coming years will see the wider release of two very special albums of music. First, It’sAll ABeautiful Noise,and the second, Citizens Of The Planet.Both releases are a part of two unique 3D Mapping animated shows –two hours of music, animation and high-tech audience engagement.

Childs is offering an exclusive VIP meet and greet package. This exciting opportunity includes one concert ticket within the first row,a digital copy of Toni Childs Greatest Hits two-CD set plus adrink backstage before the concert with Childs, at aspecial ticket price of $175. There is an allocation of 15 per show and this unique once-in-a-lifetime experience can be purchased at the box office.

Relive your best musical memories with Toni Childs’ Greatest Hits Live in Concert. Tickets on sale now! Saturday August 26atthe Kyneton Town Hall Bookings: mrsc.vic.gov.au/arts-events |1300888 802.

Toni Childs is headed to the Kyneton Town Hall this month.

Photo: Rae Mitchell

SUPER

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. Riddells Creek newlyweds Brooke and Jake Mallon won an all-expenses-paid wedding with which brand the theme?

2. Eddie Bourke is ahorse trainer from which Macedon Ranges town?

3. Which local cyclist made their debut at Tour de France Femmes in July?

4. ‘My life is in your hands, your phone shouldn’t be’ is the TAC slogan created by which Lancefield netballer? (3 points)

5. Who are the two 2023 Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival local celebrity ambassadors?

General knowledge

(1 point)

6. Which Australian celebrity is married to musician Keith Urban?

7. Who is the current captain of the Matildas soccer team?

8. Where in the human body is the fibula bone typically located?

9. Who is known for the following songs: Before too Long, How to make Gravy and To her Door (3 points)

10. What is the capital of India?

Walking trackwanted

Len Peeler,Kyneton

The proposed subdivision of land formerly known as the Police Reserve, bordering Post Office Creek, could be an opportunity to recognise the forgotten end of town.

It was the site of the first building to be constructed in Kyneton, by Mr Ebden the lease holder of the Carlsruhe Run.

The exact date is not known, 1837/38.

It was an outstation of his run. It generated into apost office run on the honourary basis. Those calling at the hut dropped off mail then picked up mail to be delivered in the direction that the person was travelling.

The location of the hut, built in what was to be the town of Kyneton 1850, is at the intersection of Beauchamp and Ebden streets, north east side, crown allotment number two from the corner.The hut must have been held in high regard by the residents because an offer to rent it for 5 shillings aweek was made in 1875.

Council could take the opportunity to construct awalking track on Clyde Street from Mollison through to Ebden then through to Wedge Street.

Many residents would remember the old bluestone police superintendent house, demolished in the 1960s. Built when the headquarters were moved from Carlsruhe to this site in 1858. As children played in it they would also have found numerous things from that era. Some of these were aboriginal items, including stone axes and other stones.

As there is an issue with foot traffic at the Wedge Street bridge, it was part of abridgemoved to Kyneton by rail, then moved to Wedge Street from the railway station in the 1920s by horse-drawn wagon, hence its small size. The foot bridge that was located where Powlett meets the river could be built over the creek, from memorary it looked like atree had fallen across the creek then the locals used it and some hand rails were added.

As this proposed subdivision is contrary to public wishes it should be reduced in size and awalking track constructed along the Post Office Creek.

It could be named after aKyneton identity who published many books about the founding of the town, Mr Geroge Bremner

Profound respect for this sacredarea

Jayne and Stephen Guilmartin, Gisborne

We write in response to Gary Hoffman ('Should be visible', Opinions, August 1).

As parents of aserving member ofthe Australian Defence Force, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude and support of the decision made by the councillors who voted against the council officers' recommendation to allow removal of vegetation (snow gums )from the site at the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross to reinstate aview scape.

Councillors who voted to protect the snow gums have demonstrated the understanding as to the importance of the vegetation not only from an environmental perspective but also how it provides aspecial and natural reflective environment at Mount Macedon Memorial Cross. The decision demonstrates aprofound respect for this sacred area, which not only honours our fallen heroes but also pays tribute to the dedication and service of our current serving defence force members.

Having aloved one in the ADF,we understand first hand the sacrifices and challenges that our servicemen and women face to safeguard our nation and uphold its values. The Mount Macedon Memorial Cross holds significant meaning for military families like ours, as it represents aplace of remembrance and reverence for the selflessness of our defenders.

By advocating for the preservation of the snow gums and the unique ambiance they create, councillors are not only safeguarding the ecological balance of the area but are also preserving the solemnity and sanctityofthe memorial site. The natural surroundings contribute to acontemplative atmosphere, allowing visitors to connect with the past, present andfuture of our nation'sdefence. It is this and not the view ofthe crossthat is important to protect.

The councillors' decision to protect the vegetation, water catchment qualities, biodiversity and the snow gums of the site should be applauded and they have certainly not missed the point of what the site represents and what is important to protect.

Their decision fosters alasting legacy of appreciation for the sacrifice and valour of our military personnel, creating aspace where families like ours can find comfort and solace while also protecting the natural beauty and environment of the Macedon Ranges.

It is the natural ambience of the site and not view lines or aman-made structure that our member of the ADF values when visiting home.

Biodiversity is doomed

(Name and addresswithheld)

Iamtotally appalled by Macedon Ranges Shire Council'sfailure to protect biodiversity

Since 2019 Ihave repeatedly drawn the council'sattention to alandowner removing very large native trees and other vegetation from the roadside in front of their rural property.This roadside (and the property itself) provides an important wildlife corridor between two large areas of forest, and there are endangered species recorded as living in the area.

The roadside is council property,ina Rural Conservation Zone, covered by a vegetation protection overlay,anEnvironmental Significance overlay,and is classified as having 'high' conservation value under the council'sRoadside Management Conservation Plan.

Despite many other landowners in the area being harassed by council for removing insignificant vegetation, council has done nothing about the actions of this landowner,which includes the removal (without apermit) of very large native trees from the property itself, as well as other major contraventions of the planning scheme. The roadside is effectively being totally cleared, asis evidenced by google maps street-view, and by satellite imagery

The council continues to maintain that there is "nothing to see here". The landowner is replanting the roadside with non-native trees, and after being told that the only "enforcement action" was that the non-natives were to be removed and the roadside replanted, Iamnow told the non-native trees will stay,because the landowner prefers them.

Ihave written to the Minister for Environment about this, and the Minister for Planning responded byignoring my complaint –advising me that Ishould once again take this up with the council.

Biodiversity is doomed if councils themselves act in this way,and totally ignore their own policies and the legal requirements of the planning scheme. Ibelieve there should bean immediate investigation launched into the way in which MRSC is applying its planning and enforcement powers, as there seems to be one set of rules for aprivileged few, and another set of rules for the rest ofus.

Link to newplan

Aletter in Opinions in our July 25 edition titled 'A little gem' incorrectly directed readers to the draft Stanley Park Environmental Management Plan. The link to provide feedback is actually found at www.mrsc. vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Have-YourSay/Stanley-Park-EMP

Across is asymbol of life given forothers

John

Dettmann,Barfold

The cross on Mount Macedon was erected and maintained so that the sacrifice of many would not be forgotten. Its purpose on the most visible place is to be seen by as many aspossible and remind us not to forget the fallen who played abig part in giving usthe freedom we have and continue to enjoy

Like our parks and gardens that we maintain toa standard, so too does the cross surrounds need maintenance so that the purpose for which it stands is preserved.

Macedon Ranges council please allow the maintenance that you and Parks Vic areresponsible for

Fair and unbiased?

G. Fisher,Woodend

As our nation heads towards the Voice Referendum vote ithas become frighteningly obvious that some members of our society believe there is one code of conduct that theproponents of theYes vote are able to operate under, and another completely different set of rules that the proponents of the No voteare expected to operate under.

Instead of respectful and informed debate we have deteriorated into verbal confrontation andsocial media harassment. Some media and prominent organisations fan theflames of biased opinion. This was never more blindingly obvious than when the Midland Express published two articles on the same page in the July 25 edition about the Voice vote.

The first article stated Macedon Ranges residents had received Voice flyers asking people to vote No. The Express was notified by aNewhamresident questioning its origin and legitimacy. It was claimed the flyers did not appear to comply with campaign rules that require referendum material to publish an authorisation about who created it. It was believed the AECwere investigating the flyers.

The second article positioned directly underneath thefirst one had aheadline claiming 'Macedon Ranges residents say Yes' with proponents holding apink sign saying 'I’m voting Yes'. The articlemade much of theYes votecampaign and spoke at length abouthow agroup of people would be campaigning overthe coming months to convince Macedon Ranges residents to vote'Yes'. As aMacedon Ranges resident Ihad noticed these pink 'I'm voting Yes' notices popping up around thearea and Inaturally wondered who was posting them. There was no evidence on thesigns as to who had authorisedthem

More importantly, the Midland Express appeared not to have conducted due diligence on the Yes group and checked the authenticity of the sign before printing it. They appeared to make no effort to give the No proponents the opportunity to voice their concerns in the same way the Yes vote group was.

'Yes' vote proponents are quick to accuse 'No' vote proponents of racism and hatred yet have no hesitation in behaving aggressively towards anyperson, black or white, who dares to raise legitimate serious concerns that need to be answered with regards to the upcoming referendum. If the Midland Express believes itself to be afair and unbiased advocate of news and issues in our region then will they give proponents of the 'No' vote the opportunity to put their arguments forward too so we can all make informed decisions about aonce-in-alifetime issue that will change our nation forever?

Editor's note: Readers can find the authorisation for the 'Macedon Ranges for Yes' campaign on theirwebsite at www. yes23.com.au/macedon_ranges_for_yes. To date, the Midland Express hasnot heard from proponents of the 'No' vote wishing to puttheir arguments forward.

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Community groups boost

Community gardens, refurbishments and workshops were among 24 local projects to share in $192,229.89 from Macedon Ranges Shire Council'sCommunity Funding Scheme.

The council received 30 applications for this competitive round of funding with three assessment panels appointed to determine the recipients.

Community,cultural and environmental projects to gain funding were: U3A Kyneton's aviation and dance ($3476), Romsey Neighbourhood House'sRomsey Community Garden ($4000), Friends of Gisborne Botanic Gardens' 2023 Wattle Day ($4,028.99), Regional Victorians of Colour Macedon Shire'sGather,Connect and Belong Project ($9930), Macedon Community House'sMMMCH Volunteer Community Gardening Program start up ($9950), Macedon Ranges Regenerative Farmers' Macedon Ranges Regenerative Farmers Workshop series ($10,000).

Organisational support grants were: Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group'ssignage and brochures ($3000), Woodend Men'sShed'sequipment ($3345), Woodend Hanging Rock Petanque Inc volunteer training ($3,865.90), Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House'sSwampy Business Community Feasibility Study ($5000), Macedon Ranges Truth and Reconciliation Group establishment and capacity development ($5000) and Kerrie Hall Inc facility improvements ($5000).

Small community infrastructure grants were: Lancefield Mechanics Institute works ($1500), Romsey Mens Shed'saccessibility improvements ($4900), Woodend Neighbourhood House'saccess works ($11,500), Woodend Playgroup beautification ($11,744), Macedon Community House Inc'skitchen renovation ($11,990), Kyneton District Tennis Club clubhouse decking ($12,000), Lancefield Park Recreation Reserve kitchen refurbishment ($12,000), Gisborne Soccer Club goals cage ($12,000), Woodend Golf Club path project ($12,000), Macedon Football Netball Club social rooms refurbishment ($12,000), Romsey Primary School courts turf upgrade ($12,000), Friends of Bald Hill Reserve signage and brochure ($12,000).

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Retrovintage1970s charmer

Step back in time and experience the charm of this amazing 1970s retro brick home. Boasting ample space and style, this property offers breathtaking views over Happy Valley from its front balcony and aserene rear garden adorned with native vegetation and captivating views of Mount Alexander

Situated just 2km from the town shopping hub, transport, and schools, convenience is at your doorstep. The home’s interior has been freshly updated, ensuring amodern living experience while retaining its unique retro flair

The property features:

–Four generous double bedrooms with robes

–Main and ensuite bathrooms

–Two very large living rooms

–Reverse cycle air conditioner and combustion wood fireplace

–Large retro kitchen with original tiled benches, pantry and agarden outlook

–Fresh paint and new carpets throughout

–Four-car carport under the home

–Cellar-workshop room plus great sub-floor access

It’snot every day that such aunique gem emerges on the market. This home has stood the test of time, offering agenerous interior and outdoor space that’sperfect for families, entertainers, or those seeking apeaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city

Discover the extraordinary rarity of this original home that seamlessly blends spacious living both indoors and out.

Nestled in apicturesque rural garden setting, this property is ahaven for bird-life enthusiasts seeking tranquility and natural beauty.And if that’snot enticing enough, the convenience of the nearby Wesley Hill Saturday Market, Bakehouse, and sports ground is simply unbeatable.

Property: Retrohome with views and tranquility

Address: 43 HappyValleyRoad, Castlemaine

Price: $875,000

Agent: Belle Property Castlemaine

Contact: RobWaller 0418 571130

Blasi Mulholland 0417 311 733

55 LearedDrive, Kyneton

SecludedFamily Living Close To Town

Open Saturday 12.00pm -12.30pm

For Sale

EPR: $900,000

175 Church Road, Mount Franklin

Thereisasense of seclusionarriving at this 3bedroom home,thankstothe long driveway,envelopedbylushgreenery. It is theperfect settingtoescape, surroundedbynatureand making useofthe workshop/studio on an impressive 3,559m .The residenceshowcases lowmaintenance Colourbond steel constructionwithachicory kiln chimney-liketurretand theinteriorimpresses with araked ceiling anda large open plan design.

32 63,559 sqm

24 FostersLane, Kyneton

Open Saturday 1.00pm -1.30pm &Sunday 11.30am-12.15pm

For Sale

EPR: $1,600,000 -$1,750,000

Renovated4 Bedroom HomesteadOnEstablishedAcreage

On theedgeoftown, this is averypicturesque property on 7.82 hectares(20 acresapprox.)withanattractive tree-lineddriveway. Youarrivetoarecently renovated family home whichhas been openeduptocreate an easy family environmentthroughout. The carefullyconsiderednorth-facingorientation ensuresthe kitchen,spaciousfamily living,and dining areas are filledwithnatural lightall year-round.Numerouspaddocks offeramultitude of uses withgreat fencing, areliableboreand shed infrastructure.

42 27.82 ha (20 acres approx.)

Open Saturday 2.30pm -3.00pm

For Sale

EPR: $860,000 -$940,000

The Best Of Country Lifeatthe Foot of Mount Franklin

Imaginewakinguptostunning views of MountFranklinand therural landscape on your very own1.4 hectare (approx. 3acre) property.Occupying asecluded positionset well back from theroad, theviewasyou enterthe gateway heightensthe sense of arrival. This3bedroom period residenceexudesa mountaincabin feel,set on productivevolcanicsoil, andis convenientlylocated less than 10km away from vibrantDaylesfordand 20 minutestoCastlemaine

31 61.4 ha

2A Warren Street, Kyneton

Open Saturday &Sunday 10.30am -11.00am

For Sale

EPR: $780,000 -$850,000

1940sPeriod Home On Huge Allotment

Posing many possibilities,thisperiodpropertyisarare opportunitytocapitalise on adesirable locationinthe school andmedical precincts.The 3bedroom,2 bathroom weatherboardperiodhome is setonapproximately 1,393m andin basiccondition, awaitingrestorationorredevelopment. Thereisa large shed at therear whichcouldsuitahome-based tradespersonorfor that restoration projects you’ve been putting on hold. Renovate,subdivide or rebuild(STCA)the possibilities areall here!

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41,393sqm

SOLD Contact Agent

SOLD $1,030,000

236 Premier Mine Road, Kyneton South

For Sale

EPR: $2,400,000

Picturesque Estate with Coliban Reservoir Frontage

'Indigo'isanexceptional estate situated at the endofa peaceful road,spanning approximately 14.36ha(35 acres). With acharmingupper ColibanReservoir frontageand breathtaking views, this residence offers an unmatchedliving experience. The1990mud brickhome features 4bedrooms, with2oneach level, allwith access to bathrooms. Thepropertyincludes equestrianand agriculturalamenitiessuchasstables, an arena, roundyard, andample shedding.

44 614.36 ha (35 acres)

SOLD$1,560,000

119 Rosa Court, Kyneton

For Sale

EPR: $1,500,000 -$1,650,000

Elevated 4Bedroom Home In APark-Like Setting

Discreetlyset well backoff aquiet culdesac,thislight-filled familyhome providesample space andprivacy on asprawling2.10ha(approx.5acres). Encircledbya shadydeepverandahthatwraps around the4bedroom plus study, 2bathroomlayout, thefloorplan deliverslight andspace in equal measure. As youwindupthe long driveway,you'llimmediatelyfeel asense of arrival, greetedbya picturesque homesteadinapark-like setting.

52 42.10 ha (5 acres)

6UrquhartStreet, Malmsbury

For Sale EPR: $990,000 -$1,080,000

ATimeless Retreat with Income Potential

Welcome to this remarkableresidence, where architecturalelegancemeets contemporary comfort, atruestatement of sophisticatedliving.Built only 5 yearsago,thishomeexudesatimelessbeauty. Behindanunassumingpale grey weatherboardexterior, this 2bedroom,2bathroomsanctuary,plus1 bedroom studio,offersmore than meetsthe eye.

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41,027sqm

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114 Flynns Lane, Kyneton EPR: $2,900,000 -$3,100,000

Flynn'sHill -Ascenicrural estate seton5.87ha

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GrandAustralianHomesteadonover2ha

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3Barton Street, Kyneton EPR: $720,000 -$785,000

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OPEN SATURDAY 2.30PM-3.00PM

2/110 Piper Street, Kyneton EPR: $600,000 -$660,000

Modernand convenientlylocated3bedroom,2bathroomunit.

OPEN SATURDAY 11.00AM-11.30AM

Nestled amid the scenic beauty of Gisborne, this captivating two-storey residence offers the perfect blend of style, space and functionality

Boasting four bedrooms, adedicated study,this home is designed to exceed your expectations. Priced to sell, it presents aremarkable opportunity for those seeking a luxurious lifestyle without compromising on affordability

As you approach this home, you’ll be captivated by its elegant facade and stylish curb appeal. The doublestorey design sets it apart, exuding asense of luxury and grandeur

Step inside to discover athoughtfully designed floor plan that maximises space and comfort. The open-plan living areas create aseamless flow between the lounge room/ dining area, and kitchen/ meals area making it an entertainer’sdream.

The heart of this home is undoubtedly its wellappointed kitchen. Equipped with quality appliances, ample storage space, 900mm up-right cooker and dishwasher this kitchen is ahaven for culinary enthusiasts.

The four generously sized bedrooms are located on the upper level, offering privacy and tranquillity.The master suite is atrueretreat, featuring an ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.

Working from home has never been more appealing

with the dedicated study room, providing the perfect space for productivity and focus.

Car enthusiasts and those in need of extra storage will be delighted by the presence of not one, not two, but three spaces for the cars, offering ample space for vehicles/trailer,and with ease of integrated access to the home.

Year-round comfort is not an issue with the home boasting central heating, evaporative cooling and two split systems, plus quality plantation shutters.

Outside includes rear access through the double garage, adecked undercover outdoor entertaining area, established trees, vegie patch and fruit trees making this garden perfect for all year round.

Situated in adesirable Gisborne neighbourhood, you’ll enjoy the benefits of living close to schools, parks, shopping centres, and all essential amenities.

Property: Exquisitetwo-storeyhome

Address: 17 SunnyPark Close,Gisborne

Price: $749,000 -$770,000

Agent: Raine and Horne Gisborne

Contact: KenGrech 0418 509 710

Woodend

2/29 Buckland Street (Corner East Street)

Excellentopportunity forfirsthome buyers, downsizersorinvestors.

This qualitybuilt brick veneer townhouse is well locatedwithin easy walking distancetoWoodend village shops,cafes and most communityfacilities

Accommodation includes entrance, large sunlit open plan kitchen/meals area/lounge room,two bedrooms,two bathrooms,laundry, integrated garage and storeroom.

Features include2.7mhigh ceilings,polished timber floors,undercover north-facing outdoor sitting area and well established landscaped gardens

AuctionSaturday26August at 11am

Reserve Price$765,000

To view call John Keating 0419 880 444

Woodend

2Honeysuckle Lane

On 5216m2 (Over1¼Acres) “Honeysuckle House”

Price$1,575,000

To view call John Keating 0419 880 444

Sited on abeautiful large allotmentof 5216m2 is this beautifully presentedideal family home

Excellentaccommodation includes entrance, lounge,large open plan kitchen/meals/family room, 3bedrooms,2 bathrooms and study or 4th bedroom and integrated 3car garage

Features of the property include an exceptionally large main bedroom, ensuiteand walk-in-robe, beautiful polished timber messmate floor,anexcellentboreand inground watering system forall lawn and garden areas,outstanding redvolcanic soils and asphalt driveway

Toplocation

Designed to cater for two families, this wonderful property ticks all the boxes. Arriving via the large circular driveway you will fall in love with the spectacular garden that provides privacy and asense of calm.

The home is set on approximately seven beautiful acres and provides accommodation for two families as well as being wheelchair friendly.Comprising four bedrooms, the master with ensuite and awalk-in robe, all other bedrooms all have built in robes. The main bathroom has abath, separate shower and dual access.

Open plan indoor and outdoor living zones allow the ultimate options to work from home, with NBN connected you are all set to go.

The spacious kitchen has an island bench, apantry,and picturesque garden views. There is lots of storage space and you will love the cosy wood fire, under floor heating in part of the home and two split systems.

Outside there is adouble garage and alarge shed perfect for extra car spaces or storage, aworkshop, concrete floor and power

Plentiful bore water fills the water troughs in the paddocks and there are also two rainwater tanks. Just afew minutes from the popular township of Kyneton and an easy one hour to Melbourne by V/Line or freeway,this is just the perfect tree change. If you fancy agame of golf, then the golf course is nearby and you can enjoy all that fabulous Piper Street has to offer with its speciality boutique shops, eateries and the best coffee.

Property: Large family home on sevenacres (approx.)

Address: 150 Northumberland Road,Kyneton

Price: $1,290,000

Agent: Jellis Craig

Contact: JennyStewart 0408 389071

Leanne Pearman 0400 947799

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Property Castlemaineand Maldon. Forsale $875,000 View Saturday12th August 11:00am -11:30am

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updatedkitchen and 2bathrooms

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•Privatecourtyard and garden

access Forsale $435,000 View Saturday12th August 12:00 pm -12:30pm

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Di passed away peacefully at CastlemaineHospital with Steve by herside.

Dearly lovedwifeofStephen, adored mother andmother-in-lawof David andKate,Jonathonand Laura.

Cherished Grandma to Levi, Zali andFrankie Her long journeyisatanend and she is nowatpeace She had the warmestheart, the biggest smile and wasthe brightest star in thesky Di made life beautifulbyunselfish deeds, generous thoughts forothersneeds, happy, smiling, alwayscontent, and respected wherevershe went An amazing wife and mother. Stephen,David and Jonathon.

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Aservice to celebrate thelife of Di McCoombe will be held in the Church of Christ, BlakeleyRoad, Castlemaine on Friday11th August commencing at 2.00pm. The service will be livestreamed forthose unable to attend Fordetails please seeDi’stribute page on the websiteof Mount Alexander Funerals

In lieu of flowers please consider adonation in memory of Di to National BreastCancer Foundation, via their link: nbcf.org.au or takea donationenvelope at the service Aprivate interment will be held forDiearlier in the day.

Kyneton Health have the following opportunities available:

•Maintenance Officer (full time)

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At Hepburn Shire Council we promote a supportive, professional, and motivating work environment for all employees

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The Old Kyneton PrimarySchool (OKPS) is undergoing atransformation to adapt the heritage site into avibrant creativeand community precinct.

We areseeking an Activation Program Manager to oversee and manage the on-ground delivery of the Early Activation Program forOKPS as partofthe Working Heritage team.

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Bill West

Division one pennant bowls in the Highlands area will remain at eight teams, despite aconcerted push to extend the number to 10 for the 2023-24 season.

Alengthy meeting of the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region last Wednesday considered arequest letter from John Coates, amember of the recently formed Highlands sub-committee formed to run pennant bowls in the Highlands area this season.

The other four members are Garry Templar,Mike Dornau, Neil Jamieson and Amanda Rayner

At Wednesday’smeeting additional information on the letter from Mr Coates was provided by David Odgers and Lesley Hodgson, representing the Highlands area as board directors.

It was revealed that four of the 11 Highlandsclubs were not represented at ameeting held on April 17 at Gisborne Bowling Club. The request to expand division one to 10 clubs arose from this meeting.

The push for 10 top level clubs was partially based on the premise that Diggers Rest and Macedon clubs were far better than other division two clubs in ability,and if they were promoted to division one then division two would be more competitive going forward with the remaining seven teams.

Kilmore, despite some very competitive efforts, finished on the bottom of the division one ladder

The club had sought to stay in the top grade and field three teams; if relegated, Kilmore may be reduced to two teams because quality players who had been interested in joining the club may only wish to compete in the top division.

Under promotion and relegation conditions, division two premiers Macedon would be elevated to the top division.

Ultimately,the board voted 5-2 against the motion that Saturday pennant in Highlands move to 10 teams.

BOARD’S VISION

Advising member clubs of the decision, Highlands secretary Wayne Morgan stated:

“The board’svision for bowls in the region is to have competitive eight-team divisions going forward in both playing areas.

“This is the direction that most regions have either gone or are going to, based largely upon the challenge of finding enough days in the calendar to run an 18-week season.

“Eight teams divisions not only allow pennant competition to be played over 14 weeks –which is far more compatible with the calendar of events that Bowls Victoria is instituting –but it also eliminates ten-team divisions that have perpetuated mediocrity from the bottom two teams.

“A move to a10-team competition in the Highlands playing area was not considered in the best interests in the area,” the secretary stated.

Update: There has been aswift reaction in the Highlands area to the decision to reject 10 teams in the top division.

Ameeting of representatives of all Highlands clubs will take place in Woodend tomorrow (Wednesday) night to discuss how it may still be possible to have 10 teams in division one, despite the board’s ruling.

Tough going for U14s

It was tough going for the Kyneton District Soccer Club U14 girls as they played Castlemaine Goldfields Matildas Green on Saturday

Castlemaine started strongly,scoring three early goals to put Kyneton under pressure. Afourth goal was eventually scored to give Castlemaine acomfortable 4-0 lead at half-time.

The second half was adifferent affair as Kyneton rediscovered some of their early season form and worked their way back into the game. Abbey was in the perfect position to score afine goal from a corner as she reacted first to the ball.

The goal of the match came when Carys threaded the ball through to Evie, who beat two defenders close to goal. Showing great composure Carys decided to give the keeper no chance as the ball nestled in the bottom right hand corner of the net. The jubilation was evident for all to see as Kyneton celebrated the goal.

Castlemaine scored another two goals during the match to round out 6-2 winners but amuchimproved second-half performance from the girls will do wonders for their confidence and prove they can compete with the best when they’re on top of their game.

Pickleball comes to Ranges

If you were designing the perfect sport, it would be easy to learn, inexpensive to play and alot of fun for all ages and abilities …welcome to PICKLEBALL.

Pickleball is apaddle game combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis which you can experience in our local stadium on abadminton court.

Two‘Come and Try’ sessions are available on Saturday August 19 from 2pm to 4pm and Monday August

Super vets

Town & District

GOLF results

CASTLEMAINE

Leon Thomas blitzed the monthly medal field on Saturday with around of 82-15-67.

Runner-up was the B-grade winner Brock Cooper with 96-2670.

Gavin Lang (8) won Thursday’sstableford with 37 points, four clear of Bryan Fitzgerald.

GISBORNE

Gisborne Golf Club’sdriving range has been hugely popular with the community and local sporting groups since it opened.

Further enhancement is planned with adriving range shelter, and the club welcomes a$20,000 contribution towards this from the Gisborne and District Community Bank.

The driving range is an integral part in our professional coaches toassist junior golfers to develop their skills.

The junior squads are broken into two levels –six to nineyears olds and over 10s.

Another program is scheduled for term 4, and further information is available from the pro shop.

KYNETON

There was athree-way tie for the August monthly medal on Saturday,with aplay-offtobeheld next month.

The field wasplentiful, and the course played long.

In A-grade, Tien Ho 81-10-71 won on acountback from David Moore 80-9-71; B– TimBuhagiar 82-11-71 from GeoffMcDermott 83-11-72

C– Billy McKee 97-20-77.

NTPs wenttoMoore, Jing Biscocho, Johathan Beachey,NSW visitor Rob Bradley,and Glenn Cook (also super pin).

Wednesday stableford: Men –Ray Wilkinson (21) 35 points on acountback from Noel Alldis (16). Ladies –Julie Harris (24) with 35.

Scores blew out in the women’smonthly medal last Tuesday, with the medal gong to B-grader Robyn MacRae 105-26-79, while the A-grade winner was Marg Scoble 104-24-80 on a countback from Deb Kohlman 102-22-80. MacRae and Joan Gibbs were the NTPs.

Kohlman was the silver spoon winner and will now represent Kyneton at Gardiners Run later this year

LANCEFIELD

Jason Byron took out Saturday’sAugust medal with 80-10-70, from Dale Schmitt 94-23-71, with Hugh Parks 79-6-73 third on a countback from Trevor Lambert.

In the women’smonthly medal event over 14 holes on Wednesday,Jenni Vennell was aclear-cut winner with 52 nett, from Wendy Nicholas 56

Legends stableford: Denis Davenport (7) 38 points finished ahead of Stewart Stevens (29)and Dean Bugge (24) both with 36.

ROMSEY

Afluctuating cold wind kept players guessing as they addressed the ball on Saturday

Pat Chisholm continued his good form to take out the stroke event with 84-12-72, from Mick Squire 79-4-75. Chisholm and Dylan Harris were the NTPs.

There were two walkovers in the quarter-finals of the W. E. TomShield.

Harris and Luke Lyons led throughout to eliminate Mal Mottram –Tony Lakey 3/1, and Mitch Atlas –Davey Kenney went down to Steve Wilkins –Andrew Laing on the 19th.

The semi-finals will see Harris –Lyons tackle Chisholm –Mick Nicholls Snr,and Wilkins –Laing oppose Scott Williams –Chris VanDerVliet.

Darlene Baker (18) returned 35 points to take out Wednesday’sstableford from Sherif Abdel-Sayed (26) on 33.

TRENTHAM

TimOvenden beat afield of 54 to clinch the monthly medal and C-grade in cold and overcast conditions on Saturday

21 from 6.30pm to 8pm at the Tony Clarke Stadium in Waterfalls Road, Macedon.

Free Introduction and On-Court coaching from OZ Pickleball Victoria with all equipment supplied.

This event is by the Macedon Ranges Badminton Club. For further information or to register interest, contact David Aitken 0419 589 425 or Ian Strachan 0402 401 397.

Sign up

Macedon Ranges Bowling Club will host Super Veterans’ Daythis season.

The dayprovides an opportunity to acknowledgebowlers who have reachthe ageof80,.Bowlersinthis categoryare ask to summarise their achievements over theyearswith their clubs.

It will be held on Thursday, September 21.

The Macedon club’sexecutive membersfor 2023-24 are: GreggKennedy(president), Ross Stapleton (vice-president), LesleyRitchie (secretary), Helen Kennedy(treasurer).

Kyneton District Tennis Club is looking for players to join its midweek ladies’ tennis teams. Competition is on Tuesdays from 9.30am to noon during school terms.

The season begins on Tuesday September 5. Youwould be joining avery friendly group who would love to have you on board.

Contact Julie Nash on 0408 516 898 by August 20 for further details.

Shane Robinson was hot on his heels and clinched A-grade with 77-10-67.

Chris Campbell 82-13-69 took out C-grade as players also battled to qualify for the singles knockout.

The 36-hole Winter Cup was also decided, with the scratch winner being Simon Ovenden, with Robinson having the best handicap tally

Sally Kirkright won the women’sA-grade with 93-20-73 on a countback from Alison Borchers 89-16-73, with Caroline Johnston 98-22-76 best in B-grade.

WOODEND

Afield of 40 contested Saturday’smonthly medal event, with plenty of good scores returned.

One again, it was acase of junior golfers dominating.

Myles Moxley collected the medal and B-gradewith abrilliant 80-13-63, and young Jack Roberts fired afine 78-12-66 tohead A-grade

Thefirst stageof aspecial project resulted in more than a kilometre of pathways being upgraded and created.

Now the club is pleased to havebeen allocated a$12,000 grant from the shire council to further extend pathways sothere is year-round access for carts.

It also means community members and visitors are able to utilise the paths to take in the beautiful scenery

Kyneton’sU14 girls played Castlemaine Goldfields Matildas Green on Saturday

Gisborne: MSteinbach 2ZChahine ABrancatisano

Golden Square: JSalathiel

Seniors

MACEDON 1.2

GOALS: Romsey:N.Rayment6,J.Jedwab 2, J. De Haas,C

Pertzel, M. Adamson, M. Burkett.Macedon: J. Cooke 3, L. Hay, D. Phyland,D.Salpietro, M. Knox BEST: Romsey:N

Rayment, C. Pertzel, W. Di Pietro, D. Lockens,B.Smiley,N

Tessari. Macedon: B. Hoyne,Z.Smedley,W.Gray ,A.Morham, T. Sims,Z.Baggs

GOALS: Lancefield: J. Radford, A. Simpson, L. Giles

Lancefield: R. O’’Meara, L. Fellows,Z.Webb,M.Bowden, L.

GOALS: Riddell: H. Ross 4, T. Alkemade

Wadden, M. Panuccio BEST: H. Ross,N.Croft,L.Shaw, T.

Alkemade,J.Lanyon, J. Reardon.

Reserves

MACEDON 0.4 1.4 4.7 5.9 (39)

GOALS: Romsey:N.Hoy 5, D. Kilkenny3,G.Cathie 2,

A. Tennant, B. Goodwin, J. Martin, S. Gray,T.Boorman.

Macedon: M. Faria, D. McKinley,N.Bloomfield,J.Ciarlo,T

Nicholls BEST: Romsey:M.Hoy,B.Goodwin, H. Notman,

J. Thorsen, N. Hoy, J. Martin. Macedon: D. McKinley,N

Bloomfield,L.Thomas, R. Hickingbotham, J. Lord, C. Walker DIGGERS

GOALS: Lancefield: N. Walker,A.Rintala. BEST: Lancefield: J.

Crimmins,A.Robotham, D. Reynolds,W.Carlin, N. De Carolis N. Walker

Seniors

GOALS: Castlemaine: KMartin 2ZLord2CHolman 2C De

2BMcConachy. Kyneton: MWearne 2OPlunkett A Thomson. BEST: Castlemaine: ABracken ARixon TMellick-

CMclennan BMcConachy CHolman. Kyneton: C

GOALS: Gisborne: EWilliams 2LBiancoJAinsworth M

JGray. Golden Square:JMcMahon FMcConville D

Jwilkinson. BEST: Gisborne: KMinns LGrech J

LEvans FWeber

Golden Square:JMcMahon

Under 17.5s

TALBOT1.4 2.5 2.5 5.7 (37)

NATTEBEALIBA2.0 3.0 3.4 4.4 (28)

GOALS: Talbot: JTull NSardo TAshmoreP Vogrin IHearn.

NatteBealiba: SRoss2KCane JDrife. BEST: Talbot: SVeal

BDavies PVogrinNSardo CMarshall TShuttleworth. Natte

Bealiba: MBartlett KCane TRoss BRoss ERoss

GOALS: Carisbrook:BClifford4 BBartlett 4LFitzgibbon 4

BCarter4ACarter3HCain 2N Field.Royal Park:KDoherty

3. BEST: Carisbrook:ACarterB Bartlett BCarterLChant

JHayesBClifford. RoyalPark: KDohertyM Pollock TLowery

KWilson ZCharlesworth

GOALS: Maldon: XNoy 4N Turner 3BDoyle 2A Turner

FRowbottom. Navarre: ONotting 2JMartin 2C Blake BEST:

Maldon: FRowbottom CBuchanan TCananzi BDoyle XNoy HCossens.Navarre:JMartin ONotting WMoloney MCoffey

CBlake HFriend

Under 14.5s

Kyneton: J. Savoia 3, N. Jamson, S. Prendergast Macedon: L. Roberts 3. BEST: Kyneton: J. Savoia, T. Ainslie, B. Hateley,A.Strawhorn, S. White, H. Erasmus.Macedon: L. Collins,L.Roberts,L.Slater, S. Lynch, T. Collins

Ladders Seniors

JSmith

GOALS: Talbot: JCicchini 4CLarkin3B Whelan 3DGriffiths

2LGeyer LRocheLBinks.Maryborough: JDuggan 3ZBooth.

BEST: Talbot: BWhelanJCicchini CLarkinK Ross LGeyer

DGriffiths.Maryborough: JDuggan JRoberts IChamberlain

3Z Rinaldi 3M Zelencich 2S Patterson 2M Bilton 2 BBartlett.RoyalPark: LBatesJRollason DWagstaff MBond BEST: Carisbrook:N WrightAZelencich ZRinaldi HButler MBiltonJ Bowen. RoyalPark: LBatesBGovan BMcKay

JBroad LRelouw REgan

Reserves

GOALS: Carisbrook:N Wright13B Weatherson 3LMotttam 3NRobinson2RHudson-Morgan 2ASuttonGGeorge

JTatchell.Royal Park:T Lowery JIglesias SBarnett

BEST: Carisbrook:N WrightRHudson-Morgan RParkinson

ASuttonN WeaverGGeorge.RoyalPark: AHardy JIglesias

BBirch SBarnett KDoherty CNewman

GOALS: Trentham:L Whitehouse 9M Jensen 5JSteen 2

DBeecham 2Q Kinnell HSundblom. Navarre: NPitts

TWatts THannett BEST: Trentham:MJensen LWhitehouse

CGriffiths TBoyer JBeecham JCutler.Navarre:N Wiseman

ONotting NPitts JWiecek HRyanjMcRae TALBOT7.3

GOALS: Talbot: ZDouglas 3LGriffiths 2SFrys2DKennedy 2

JArnel KBurnside RRumble ACollicoatW Sweeney CBryant

LBurnham BSweeney.Newstead: JThomas2 ODaldy

BRinaldi LFlower. BEST: Talbot: ZDouglas NDavies

PLahey ACollicoatK Burnside JMercer. Newstead: NWebster

ODaldy LChapman JCharltonKCordy

ZBooth CRowles HWintle

GOALS: Navarre: MGreenaway2HSmall AStewart

MAdor-Kongor.Trentham:LMalone2EWalsh.BEST:Navarre: DFlanagan AStewart HHollowayKLorusso MGreenaway

JSullivan. Trentham: RBaker HKenton-Barnes FThompson

DSutton GFox FWalsh

Under 11.5s

CARISBROOK

ROYALPARK

GOALS: Carisbrook:BRumpff 2J Hurse HTrease RWeaver

OGatford HTatchell MSheldon. RoyalPark: Details N/A.

BEST: Carisbrook:BRumpff HTatchell RSanders MSheldon

CFlettJMortlock.Royal Park:KMoore HDiSante CJamieson

ABeer EMelilli HBrown

NAVARRE

TRENTHAM

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GOALS: Navarre: HWadge 3E Redford2MGreenaway

BLasslett SSummerfield.Trentham: DThompson 3Lstringer

OReid CHenderson WHopper BEST: Navarre: MGreenaway

HWadge SSummerfield JSullivan LMartin. Trentham:

DThompsonW Hopper Lstringer HWhiteCHenderson

OReid

TALBOT0.0

GOALS: Newstead: BBright2P Williams 2W Garsed 2

WBunting JO’Brien PBlake HBlake FBlundell XBritt ZDyer.

Talbot: Details N/A.

Newstead: FBlundell WGarsed

XBritt HBlake MWong JO’Brien.