Midland Express Tuesday 11 July 2023

Wecaneradicatepoverty

Jade Jungwirth

Steve Argent and his charity, IAmSomeone,has worked tirelessly for 18 years to raise more than $4M and help thousands of impoverished children living in Uganda, Kenya and Sierra Leone.

The charity has given more than 11,000 impoverished children ahelping hand by setting up 12 schools and eight children's villages. It has focused on 530 incredibly disadvantaged kids, supporting them throughout their lives, well into adulthood.

"We work with the bottom of the bottom, where no one

else is helping. This is proper hunger we're talking about," Steve told the Express

"These are kids whohave no one, no parents and no functioning networks. Things we take for granted, meals, school, abed,a hugatnight. They don't have any of that. They literally have no belongings.

"But we're blessed to have some of the most amazing people you'll ever meet running our programs there."

Last month, Steve, who lives in Campbells Creek with his wife and two children, and Castlemaine local Mark Anstley went back to Uganda armed with the emotionally arduous task of interviewing and selecting just 35 out of

110 children in need of support.

"We heard heartbreaking tales –itisalmost impossible to describe how tough life is for the majority," Steve said.

"In most cases, those we spoke to live in abasic mud hut, have broken polythene bags as some kind of bed for an entire family to sleep on, broken rags are clothes, feet are bare and stomachs are empty.

"I’ve done this for 18 years and some situations this time have really broken me. Agrandmother struggling to provide for her three orphaned grandchildren –there were five but two of the youngest had recently died from malnutrition.

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Steve was able to reunite with Emmy, one of the first children he helped, holding a photo of himself taken by Steve the day they first met 18 years earlier Emmy is now studying to be a surgeon, helping his six cousins through school and building his grandmother a mud-brick hut

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"How can people simply not have food to survive? The poverty is crushing.

"Another boy has HIV, does not know his mother, and lost his dad to ahippo attack. He’ll never go to school, have medicine when sick, and doesn’t know where his next meal is coming from.

"It was astark reminder of how it all once began for the children we've helped and testimony to the fact that we can help change this."

During their recent trip, Steve and Mark spent 17 action-packed days crossing the country and reconnecting with almost every child the organisation had been helping since it began in 2010.

"The kids we met long ago, who were living in situations of incredible hardship, are now all forging new lives empowered by education and vocational training," Steve said.

"Many are in work; employed as chefs or receptionists in hotels, we have mechanics, hairdressers, plumbers, shoemakers, small business owners, and many others soon to be completing courses to become surgeons, lawyers, social workers, construction workers, vets, and so on."

One of the highlights of Steve's trip was avisit to Emmy, one of the first children he helped 18 years ago who is now studying to be asurgeon.

"When Emmy was aboy he would go on afour-hour walk to collect logs from the forest, which he would sell for 20 cents to pay for his school fees. And then the fees went up and he had to drop out. That's when we met him and now he's studying to be adoctor," Steve said.

"The ripple effect of what we're doing is amazing –the children we work with go on to help others. Emmy, for example, is now helping to send his six cousins to school

and working towards building his grandmother anew mud-brick house.

"These are thriving young people –once so fragile. To see the results of years of effort and struggle was truly emotional and inspiring. "The programs we run with our local project partners are clearly working. It's along-term strategy, working from the very bottom and it works! Itruly believe that if we had enough money we could eradicate poverty.

"As per usual the need is so vast and

so we always push ourselves alittlefurther than maybe we should and take on too many children and so we are on the lookout for new donors," Steve said.

Anyone able to help support Steve's mission to eradicate poverty can donate to I Am Someone.One hundred per cent of the money donated goes directly to supporting the children and as little as $25 aweek will help aprimary school aged child fight their way back from poverty by providing food, education, support and medication, and $40

could help achild reach secondary school and beyond. All donations are tax-deductible and can be made to IAmSomeone: Account 12333856, BSB 313140 or by visiting: iamsomeone.org.au/donate-now.

To ensure all money raised goes directly to the children, Steve sells beautiful photographs at The Mill and Castlemaine Artists Market to raise funds for administration costs, so make sure to check them out.

To find out more or to volunteer visit iamsomeone.org.au

IAmSomeone –Team Uganda: Mark (volunteer), Alfonse (project manager), Henry (Uganda director), Steve (founder and director) and Prima (accountant and project fieldworker).

Dogs seized from alleged illegal breedingproperty

RSPCA’smajor investigations team seized 29 dogs and puppies from aMacedon Ranges property last Monday

The seizure is the latest development in an ongoing major investigation into a network of alleged illegal dog breeding.

Inspectors attended the rural property, with assistance from Macedon Ranges Shire Council officers, and seized the dogs due to animal welfare concerns.

The activity at the property is suspected to be connected with two similar seizures in other areas.

RSPCA senior inspector Shannon Walsh said the animals were housed in unsanitary and unsafe conditions.

“The animals were found in horrible conditions at the property and we’re now providing care and treatment to the animals while we investigate further,” Walsh said.

“RSPCA Victoria remains committed to ending the practice of illegal animal breeding, rearing, and selling in Victoria.”

Among the breeds seized were labradors, golden retrievers, corgis, poodle, poodle crosses and schnauzer

Charges have not yet been laid while investigations are ongoing.

RSPCA Victoria’sInspectorate has brought more than 100 dogs into the Burwood Shelter in the last two weeks through seizures or surrenders, with more expected over the next few weeks.

In Victoria, dogs and cats must be sold from aregistered domestic animal business, aprivate residence, or aplace where an animal sale permit is in place.

It is an offence under the Domestic

Animals Act 1994 to sell animals in public places such as parks, roadsides, and car parks in Victoria.

Offences under the DAA carry apenalty of $31,538.84. Offences under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 could

Full-fibre NBN on the way

Just over 12,000 residential homes and businesses across McEwen will be able to place order to upgrade their NBN connection to world-class full-fibre as part of the Australian Government’splan for abetter National Broadband Network.

McEwen MP Rob Mitchell said eligible premises in Gisborne, Riddells Creek and Romsey currently served by slow and less reliable copper broadband would be able to order an upgrade on demand through their retail service provider once initial construction work is completed by NBN Co.

The federal government’sOctober 2022 Budget included $2.4 billion to enable an additional 1.5 million premises to transition from ‘fibre to the node’ to ‘fibre to the premises’ by 2025 –over660,000 of which will be in regional areas.

The first tranche of eligible postcodes as part of this upgrade were announced by the government earlier this year,withfurther areas still to be identified.

The government’sinvestments in abetter NBN will mean:

•Close to 90 per cent of the NBN fixed-line footprint will have access to plans based on wholesale speeds of 500 Mbps to close to gigabit speeds by 2025.

•About 80 per cent of all regional and remote premises will have access to plans based on wholesale speeds of 100 Mbps or more by late 2025. This was estimated at 33 per cent in March 2022.

•93per cent of all Australian homes and businesses will have access to plans based on wholesale speeds of 100 Mbps or more. These upgrades will be available on demand where acustomer in an eligible premises seeks ahigher speed service through their retail service provider

The government expects NBN Co will identify the remaining locations where it is expecting to deliver full-fibre upgrade during 2024. For more information on upgrade eligibility and to register for updates, visit www.nbn.com.au/fibreupgrade.

result in apenalty of $48,077.50 or imprisonment for 12 months.

Anyone with concerns for the welfare of an animal is encouraged to contact RSPCA Victoria on 9224 2222 or submit a report online at: rspcavic.org/cruelty-report

RSPCA Victoria staff bring dogs in to be checked.

Ward structures under review

Mount Alexander Shire Council and Hepburn Shire Council are among 39 Victorian local councils undergoing electoral structure reviews throughout 2023-24.

The Local Government Act 2020 introduced several changes, including that all metropolitan, interface and regional city councils must now have single-councillor ward electoral structures.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council will not have its electoral structure reviewed as it is considered arural shire council and its current structure is compliant with the Act. (Hepburn is also considered arural shire council but it currently has uneven numbers of councillors per ward).

The reviews are conducted by two electoral representation advisory panels appointed by the Minister for Local Government to make arecommendation to the minister on electoral structures for councils under review

Acting Electoral Commissioner Dana Fleming is amember of one of the two panels.

"Under the Act, these councils must move to single-councillor ward electoral structures," Ms Fleming said.

"The panels are considering the appropriate number of councillors and wards for each council, the location of ward boundaries and ward names."

Options for new ward structures in Mount Alexander include an unsubdivided shire with seven councillors, four wards with two councillors each, or eight wards with one councillor each.

Options for new ward structures in Hepburn include an unsubdivided shire with seven councillors, four wards with two councillors each, or seven wards with one councillor each.

Final reports have been delivered to the Minister for Local Government for the 16 councils under review in round two of the program, which includes Mount Alexander and Hepburn.

Determinations will be made for all 39 councils involved in the electoral structures review in time to allow councils and the VEC to prepare for the October 2024 council elections.

Man arrested in Barkers Creek

Aman in his mid-30s was arrested in Barkers Creek last Friday on suspicion of driving astolen vehicle. The suspect has eight warrants for aggravated burglary,kidnapping, theft and drug-related offenses.

Sergeant Mick Delaney from the Castlemaine Police Station said the arrest followed a phone call early Friday morning about avehicle in aditch at Black Jack Road.

"Welocated the man 200 metres from the vehicle, adjacent to the train tracks and upon his arrest discovered he had warrants for anumber of serious offenses," Sgt Delaney said. The suspect has been remanded to Ballarat, where the majority of the offences occurred, and will remain in custody pending acourt date.

Let’s talk about wasteinthe shire

Thewaste sector is going through somemajor changes, and this will impact the waywecollectand managewaste

To help us preparefor these changes, we’vedrafted aWaste Management Strategy.Itoutlines ourvisionfor Council’s wastemanagementservices forthe future,and is focused on reducing,reusing and recycling waste.

Read our draft strategy and tell us whatyou thinkat shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Employment opportunities

Turf Maintenance –Plant Operator –full time

In Take AssessmentOfficer –parttime

In HomeSupportCoordinator –full time

Business SupportOfficer–Aged Care –parttime Applications close at 9.00am on Monday17July

Forpositiondescriptions andmorejob opportunities visit mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Work-with-us.

Upcoming Council meeting

ThenextCouncilmeeting is at 6.30pm on Tuesday18July Watchatyoutube.com/c/MountAlexanderShireCouncil.

Working together for ahealthy,connected shire mountalexander.vic.gov.au (03) 5471 1700

Mount Alexander Shire is currently divided into five wards –four with one councillor each and one with three councillors.

CalderWard

Harcourt Sutton Grange

Castlemaine Ward

Coliban Ward

Loddon River Ward

Maldon

Bradford Baringhup

TarrengowerWard

Real Life in Maldon

Renowned new-wave legends Real Life will bring an exclusive evening of enthralling entertainment to this year's Goldfields Gothics festival in Maldon.

Take advantage of this extremely rare opportunity to see the world-famous 80s legends perform their hit Send Me An Angel and arange of their newest songs from the 2020 album Sirens

Lead singer David Sterry told the Express that he found the goth scene to be avery non-judgemental space.

"People who experience acertain melancholy don't always want to be faced with colour and joviality," Sterry said.

In 1983, after supporting some of the top Australian bands including Midnight Oil and INXS, Real Life went on to achieve international chart success with their singles, Send Me an Angel and Catch Me I'm Falling,fromtheir debut studio album Heartland.After years of success, the band took adecade-long hiatus before their resurrection in 2020 with the release of their seventh album Sirens.

"Punk, new wave bands started the

alternate scene and Real Life is incredibly gothic –even the Gregorian Monks covered Send Me An Angel!"Sterry said.

"So when we were invited to perform at the gothic festival we said absolutely."

When asked if he would be dressing up for the occasion Sterry said he was unsure.

"I've always been askinny little runt, and the androgynous look is liberating –getting to wear makeup –Iloveall that.

I'm not sure I'll dress up for the occasion though, Idon't want to look like mutton dressed as lamb!"

Support bands on the night will include; synthpop purveyors Surburban Spell, experimental post-punk duo Winternationale and dystopian dark electronica with Terminal Sound System. DJ's Kristen Solury and Lilith Nirvana will keep the dark tunes spinning well into the night, so make sureyou'vegot your most comfortable dancing shoes on!

Doors open at 5.30 pm on Saturday, August 5. Tickets are available at: www. goldfieldsgothic.com/frightnight.

In his 20 years with the Woodend Fire Brigade, current chairman Mike Dornau admits he is amazed at some of the misconceptions that are held by residents –more so, by people who have lived in the area for a long time.

“I was staggered to hear that some people believed that there were permanent paid firefighters at the Woodend Brigade," Mr Dornau said.

“This is not true, the brigade is 100 per cent volunteers.

“Further to that, some people though that the captain and lieutenants were receiving wages. Not true!

“Not one volunteer in the Woodend Brigade receives or has received any payment of wages for the time they give up to their CFA duties.

“I have heard that we were reimbursed if we turned out to an incident. Again, not true.

“We are all volunteers who do what we do to provide an important service to the community.

“As do all members of CFA brigades in the Macedon Ranges, and CFA volunteer brigades throughout the state. And the same applies to SES volunteers.

“There are also many others who volunteer their time and services for further various brigade and community work, also totally free. But very rewarding,” he added.

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80snew-wave legend David Sterry will be performing at Goldfields Gothic in Maldon.

VCATmakes changes to kennel permit

Conditions for adog kennel permit at Romsey have had minor changes following ahearing at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in May

The permit application sought retrospective approval of the use and development of the site for the keeping, breeding and training of dogs at 9Newnham Drive.

The applicants have been showing and breeding basset hounds for more than 30 years and move to the site in 2010.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council approved apermit for the property in September last year for keeping and breeding five dogs. The permit included 19 conditions.

The applicants considered some conditions excessive, overly onerous and unreasonable given what they did with the dogs and how they operated, which they said was defined as ‘recreational' breeding and not conducting acommercial or business breeding operation from the site.

They disputed several conditions including an amended acoustic report, screening, and limiting the number of dogs other than litters to be kept on the land.

Following the hearing, the VCATmember retained the conditions with amendment to afew about feeding and exercising times and waste management and an additional condition linking the use of the land to the owners of the land.

The member said the conditions supported the balance between allowing the recreational breeding activity of the applicants against the ongoing protection of amenity of aresidential area in Romsey

Treehouse branches out

Treehouse4Two offers a unique opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to connect, learn and find comfort in the companyof others on a similar journey

Central HighlandsRural Health is thrilled to launch Treehouse4Two, atransformative three-day retreat program for people recently diagnosed with dementia and their carers.

Fully funded by the Australian Government for the next four years, Treehouse4Two aims to provide support and resources to residents across the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shires at no cost to participants.

Inspired byHammondCare's'Staying at Home' program, Treehouse4Two offers a unique opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to connect, learn and find comfort in the company of others on a

similar journey

Experienced staffwill empower people with dementia to develop skills for maintaining independence, while carers will engage in educational sessions facilitated by clinical staff. These sessions will equip them with the tools andknowledge necessary for providing high-quality care at home.

Topics covered include an overview of dementia, practical strategies for managing behavioural changes, andinformation about available community supports.

CHRH executive director of community operations, Phil Catterson, said that by focusing on education, connection and

personalised support, Treehouse4Two aimed to empower people in their dementia journey and enable them to stay at home for longer

Places are still available for the first two programs to be held at the Macedon Ranges Hotel and Spa:

Monday,August 14 to Wednesday, August 16 and Monday,September 11 to Wednesday,September 13

People with arecent dementia diagnosis or their carers can refer themselves to the program by emailing treehouse4two@chrh. org.au or phoning 0439 568 972 for more information or assistance with the registration process.

Hospital’s20th birthday

Minister for Health and local MP Mary-Anne Thomas marked the 20th anniversary of Kyneton Hospital on Sunday June 25 with aheartfelt rose planting ceremony

With alittle help from Dave from Gisborne’sTrue BlueProperty Maintenance, the children'srose and white medilland roses were chosen to create acolourful and uplifting garden for patients and stafftoenjoy.Itwas an intimate celebration of the hospital'scommitment to best care and resilience.

Pilot safety seminar

Flying safely in and around noncontrolled aerodromes is the focus ofthe latest pilot safety seminar from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in Kyneton next week.

Most Australian aerodromes are in non-controlled airspace and Australian Transport Safety Bureau statistics show there have been more than 60 incidents, including mid-air and ground collisions, in or around non-controlled aerodromes in recent years.

CASA’saviation safety advisors host free seminars for pilots at locations around Australia year-round to encourage pilots of all experience levels to refresh their knowledge and improve their safety

Next week’sseminar in Kyneton will give pilots practical tips about flying efficiently and safely at non-controlled aerodromes and discovering the CASA resources available to support them.

CASA’sTim Penney said flying into non-controlled aerodromes posed its own hazards and risksfor pilots.

“At the seminar,we’ll spend time discussing looking and listeningout, radio calls, procedures, pre-flight planning and supporting systems in your aircraft that can help pilots manage the risks and fly safely into and out of non-controlled aerodromes,” Timsaid.

“Wealso use case studies to see how things can go wrong andhow pilots can be prepared to mitigate those risks to fly safely

“Whether you’re anovice or have been flyingfor years, we’ve designed this seminar so pilots of all levels of experience will get something valuable from coming along.

“Plus, there’sthe chance to talk about

local safety issues with other local pilots in your area –it’salways valuable to hear the perspectives and questions ofthose pilots with whom you share the sky.”

Pilots are welcome to raise any local safety issues and ask questions about

Feedbackon waste

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on its draft Waste Management Strategy 2023-2033.

Currently, council’s waste management services include kerbside bin collection, the operation of two transfer stations, street sweeping, providing and managing bins in public spaces and reserves, and the collection and processing of litter and items illegally dumped.

The new draft strategy proposes ahighlevel vision for council’s waste management services for the future, with afocus on reducing, reusing and recycling waste.

It has been developed in response to ongoing changes in the waste sector, directives fromRecycling Victoria, and feedback from community members in council’s Community Waste Reference Group, which was established in December 2021.

The strategy will be delivered through annual action plans, developed in consulta-

Bushfire projects boost

Schools in the Macedon electorate have received state funding for bushfire preparedness projects in Planned Maintenance and Bushfire Preparedness program.

Those to receive funding for key projects include Gisborne Secondary College and primary schools in: Elphinstone, Mount Macedon, Riddells Creek, Taradale, Tylden, Woodend, Lancefield, Hepburn, Darraweit Guim, Hesket, Bolinda, Trentham, Langley, Bullarto, Malmsbury,Macedon and Newham.

week.

rules and regulations.

The Kyneton aviation safety seminar will be held on Monday July 17 at 7pm at the Kyneton Aero Club.

Book online at Eventbrite by searching 'AVSafety Seminar -Kyneton'.

tion with the community and the Community Waste Reference Group.

The annual action plans will provide timeframes, resource requirements and performance assessment direction for Council, with the strategy to be reviewed every four years.

Have your say

Community membersare encouraged to viewthe draft Waste Management Strategy and provide input.

Visit www.shape.mountalexander.vic. gov.au/waste-not-want-not and complete a quick survey on the draft strategy.

Email your feedback to info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or call5471 1700.

Drop in to the Castlemaine Civic Centre to request ahardcopy of the draft strategy and provide feedback in person.

Submissions to the draft Waste Management Strategy close on July 31.

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Apilot safetyseminar from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority will be held in Kyneton next

Outdoor trading changes

Businesses in Hepburn Shire now need to comply with anew Outdoor Dining and Trading Policy introduced on July 1.

The policy guides what furniture can be placed along council owned and managed footpaths, roads and land.

Considerations in the policy include tables, chairs, barrier screens, umbrellas, A-frame signage, display stands and planter boxes.

“Throughout the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, council allowed cafes and restaurants to offer more options for outdoor dining. With these arrangements expiring, we wanted to continue to support our businesses and communities by developing aframework for businesses to operate outdoors,” said the mayor,CrBrian Hood.

“The policy aims to ensure theseactivities are done safely in our shared public spaces, while balancing the needs and expectations of local businesses, the community and visitors."

Approval of applications for outdoor dining andtrading will continue to be subject to an assessment ofarange of considerations including accessibility andsafety

An importantchange is that the use of parking bays for dining (parklets) will not be allowed under the new policy

Businesses that currently have apermit relating to outdoor trading or dining will have four weeks from July 1toreapply for apermit. Details are available online at: hepburn.vic.gov.au/Business-permits.

Hepburn Council will review the impact of the new policy and guidelines next year

Atrue‘people person’

MalmsburyPharmacy is officially home to Victoria'sPharmacy Assistant ofthe Year –and regular customers are not surprised.

Amanda Carlyle has claimed the Pharmacy Guild of Australia title and will represent Victoria in the national finals later this year

Malmsbury pharmacist Beshr Farid said regular customers agreed Amanda was deserving of the title.

She has been atMalmsbury Pharmacy for about 18 months and has been described asa true "people person".

"Amanda has been in the industry for more than 20 years. She has agood rapport with people –she knows nearly everyone by name, she'scompassionate, very organised and has great attention to detail," Mr Farid said.

The Pharmacy Assistant of the Year is the premier award for Australian pharmacy assistants, recognising and celebrating the ‘best of the best’ in community pharmacy

Amanda was selected from 12 state finalists at the Victoria workshop in June, where participants demonstrated their pharmacy knowledge and showcased their skills in customer service and leadership.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Victoria Branch President, Anthony Tassone congratulated Amanda for her valuable contribution to community pharmacy in Australia.

“This esteemed award was created to recognise pharmacy assistants who go the extra mile to help patients and who are proactive in developing their own careers

By participating in the national finals, Amanda will be in the running to takehome more than $10,000 in prizes including a$5000 cash prize, a training package, educational opportunities and among other rewards.

Cat curfew begins

Cat owners in Hepburn Shire must keep their cats securely confined within their property between sunset and sunrise since the introduction of acurfew on July 1.

The new cat curfew aims to reduce the chance of cats breeding, fighting, becoming injured or killing wildlife.

To report abreach of the cat curfew,call Hepburn Shire Council on 5348 2306 or report via the council’swebsite: hepburn. vic.gov.au/issue with adescription of the

cat and any information on the pet’sknown address. Acommunity safety officer will investigate and communicate with the cat owner

All cats over three months of age must be microchipped and registered. The first period ofregistration is free for microchipped and de-sexed pets in Hepburn Shire.

Registration is due for renewal in April each year

Malmsbury Pharmacy’s Amanda Carlyle and Beshr Farid.

Breaking the cycleofchronicclutter

Amy Hume

Rooms stuffed to brim, clutter piled to the ceiling Catherine Carney has just about seen it all but she does not judge aperson based on their home.

She is aprofessional home organiser and expert declutter coach. She's working to destigmatise hoarding and clutter, while creating a social enterprise.

"There are 1000 reasons why ahome becomes untidy, and each are completely valid," she said.

Based in Kyneton, Catherine and her team tackle chronic cases in the Macedon Ranges, and from Melbourne to Bendigo.

Most of her clients are neurodivergent people (autism/ADHD), or have aphysical /psychosocial disability, who need help decluttering and systemising their home.

As aneurodivergent person herself, Catherine, and her diverse team, have adeepunderstanding of the barriers that people may face.

"When it comes to apsychosocial disability or neurodivergence, we get doom piles. Meaning, there's not the energy to deal with an item so it will be placed onto apile,"Catherine explained.

"The pile starts off small and it becomes bigger and bigger until it's really overwhelming. People struggle to work through that because the pile can become aroomand then the room can become the whole home.

"There are lots of cycles that come with excessive accumulation and chronic disorganisation, which are completely normal."

Chronic cases of hoarding and clutter can result in shame, social isolation and rejection of service providers, and impact daily life in the home.

Catherine described what atypical chronic case may look like.

"It can range from knee-deep clutter to entire rooms filled," she said.

"Sometimes aspace can't be accessed, the

kitchen is often unusable –maybe there are months worth of dishes. Walkways and hallways might be unusable. We might see rodents and bugs.

"We do have some jobs where we need full PPE and we just go in and we fix it. As long as the client wants to get on top of it, there is no job that is too big."

Catherine said she and her team were there to help and understand the common challenges. They help each client discover the root cause to better manage long into the future.

"We spend asignificant amount of time coaching people through their relationship with clutter and stuff," Catherine said.

"As we notice barriers come up or that aclient is becoming overwhelmed or challenged, we work through it. We're really good at gauging the person and determining what is best in that moment."

Catherine discovered astrong need for the service after responding to acalltoassist an overwhelmed mum to reorganise her home.

Her natural knack for organisation and desire to help others saw the launch of her company just days later.

Now 14 months later, the mother of four and former school teacher is running acompany, Catherine Carney Professional Home Organisers, with eight staff members and has helped hundreds of clients.

The team also has anetwork of recommended service providers they can connect people to outside of their service if needed. That might be apsychologist, GP for amental health plan, psychosocial recovery coach or other.

Most clients access Catherine's service through referrals from allied health services including Bendigo Health, Royal Melbourne Hospital and support coordinators.

Catherine is taking on pro-bono referral work through Cobaw Community Health and local maternal health care nurses. She is now focused on building asocial enterprise.

Catherine Carney is aprofessional home organiser and expert declutter coach.

Nominateaworthy communityachiever

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Community Achievement Awards, and organisers are hoping for an influx of entries from within the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander shires.

The deadline for entries is Friday, September 1, and already Mount Macedon Golf Club has been nominated for its in-depth program that led to the club winning Golf Australia’s 2022 Visionary of the Year.

In summary, Mount Macedon Golf Club knew how to recreate asuccessful recipe to encourage novice women to participate in golf, increasing membership eight-fold and securing ongoing participation and engagement.

Its successful path was well documented by the Express,and the club has now been nominated for the Coolabah Turf Connecting Communities Award, one of eight categories in the 2023 Community Awards.

Organisers believe there are plenty of other district individuals, businesses and community groups who would be worthy of consideration in some of the eight specific categories.

Great prizes are up for grabs, plus every nomination will receive acertificate of achievement.

The awards, which originated in 2002, celebrate those who have contributed to their community, no matter how big or small!

Do you know an inspiring individual who we all wonder where they always find the time?

Alternatively, the local business forever supporting its community while operating the best businesses in town.

Or the community group that is helping virtually everyone and everything.. From Gisborne in the south right through to Castlemaine there are surely potential nominations.

Victorian Community Achievement Awards spokesperson Annette Vawser suggests those thinking of lodging anomination go online at awardsaustralia.com/viccaa and select ‘Nominate Now’.

To make the process easier, phone 03 9720 1638 and convey details of the intended nomination.

EIGHT CATEGORIES

The eight categories available for consideration are:

•Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award.

•Regional development Victoria Leadership andInnovation Award.

•Nectre Regional Service Award.

•Coolabah Turf Connecting Communities Award,

•KonicaMinolta Customer Service Award.

•Southside Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Community Hero Award.

•Awards Australia Charitable Foundation Mental Health and Wellbeing Award.

•Best’s Wines Tourism and Hospitality Award. Judging will take place throughout October, with the winners to be announced at agala dinner on December 1.

Christian education in the heart of Campbells Creek

Mount Macedon Golf Club has been nominated for a2023 Community Achievement Award following the club’s hugely successful Ladies Get Into Golf Program.

Sports precinct taking shape

In June, Macedon Ranges Shire councillors and staffsaw first-hand the progress being made on the construction of the sports precinct in New Gisborne during asite visit with new builders Monaco Hickey The project had been temporar-

ily delayed after former building contractors Lloyd Group went into voluntary administration in late March.

The east side of the precinct will be gradually transformed from avery wet surface into anatural

grass oval and sports pavilion, while the impressive structure on the west side will be athree-court sports stadium.

Stage one of the New Gisborne project is targeted for completion by mid-2024.

Local council welcomed to Canberra

Representatives of Macedon Ranges Shire Council attended the 2023 National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra last month.

Cr Annette Death, mayor of Macedon Ranges Shire, and CEO Bernie O’Sullivan were welcomed by McEwen MP Rob Mitchell at Parliament House amid aweekof events engage with ministers on opportunities and the challenges their communities face.

The theme for the 2023 NGA was ‘Our Communities, Our Future’, encouraging ideas for new federal programs and policies that would

support councils to build stronger communities in the future. The NGA showcases the important partnership the Australian Government has with local governments across Australia.

“It was great to have representatives from the Macedon Ranges Shire Council in the nations capital,” Mr Mitchell said.

“Local councils are an important delivery partner with the federal government to help grow our communities.

“The council utilised the time to make representation to ministers on projects that are important for all of us.”

The week’sprogram ended with the 2023 Australian Council of Local Government held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.

The ACLG was first established as aformal meeting between senior leaders of local government and the Australian Government in 2008. It has been over adecade since the last meeting.

The re-establishment of the ACLG builds on the Australian Government’scommitment to work with local governments to build liveable and socially equitable communities in Australia’scities and regions.

Rob Mitchell MP, Macedon Ranges Shire Council mayor Annette Death and CEO Bernie O’Sullivan.

Six yearsofleadership

Disaster deployments, severe storms across the region and apandemic –Gisborne SES controller Michael Bagnall has led his unit through some of its most challenging times.

Last week he was celebrated for six strong years of leadership as he stepped down from the role, handing the reigns to Ross Evans.

Mike joined the unit as avolunteer about seven years ago, progressing quickly through the ranks.

The unit has seen an increase in diversity and membership under his leadership and now has 70 members.

Mike was encouraged by the unit'sgood culture and camaraderie that continues to build.

"One of the highlights has been seeing the development of people in the unit," he said.

"One person in particular was Shanleigh Meldrum who came to our unit about six years ago with ahearing disorder that progressed over time.

"As awhole unit, we were able to adapt and change some of the ways we do things and that was great to see. Shanleigh has become asection leader and advocate for inclusiveness.

"The Gisborne unit has got areally strong and inclusive culture –I think that'sone of the secrets of its success."

Mike said members were also dedicated and community-minded, and also often relied on support from family

He thanked his partner and children for their support over the years.

Over the next six months, Mike will assist the Wedderburn SES unit with leadership development.

He plans to remain an active member at the Gisborne unit and looks forward to the new leadership of Ross Evans.

Tylden fatality

Macedon Ranges

Highway Patrol officers are investigating afatal collision in Tylden last month.

It is understood awhite Volkswagen and asilver Toyota Rav4 collided on Tylden-Woodend Road about 4.15pm on Sunday, June 25.

The female passenger in the Toyota, an 80-year-old Templestowe woman, was taken to hospital with serious injuries where she later died.

The driver,a 55-year-old Templestowe woman, was taken to hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.

The female driver of the Volkswagen, a33-year-old woman, and her two male passengers, aged 25 and 22, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police have spoken to the driver of the Volkswagen and investigations are ongoing. Investigators are appealingfor dashcam footage from anyone driving on Tylden-Woodend Road or in the Woodend area.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/ CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make areport online at www.crimestoppersvic.com. au

Gisborne SES unit controller Michael Bagnall was celebrated as astrong leader and mentor.

Winter is here....

Savedbyshear luck

Astray sheep burdened by more than 24 kilograms of wool has been taken into care at Edgar’sMission.

Recreational walkers alerted the team to the sheep, which was found circling a paddock and blinded by years of overgrown wool covering her eyes.

“When Isaw the video of the dear sheep circling continuously and knowing nightfall was not too far away,Iknew we had to act fast,” said sanctuary founder and director,Pam Ahern.

Calling on local council for assistance, the property owner was soon located and surrender of the animal was swift.

“Welearned that Methuselah, as we have named her due to her age, had wandered on to the property from who knows where some time ago, with her original

Tradies atarget

Detectives are investigating arecent increase in thefts from motor vehicles where tradies and their tools have been targeted in the Macedon Ranges. Police are appealing to the public to secure their vehicles and toolboxes every time they are away from the car

To deter theft police recommend quality CCTV, painting and marking tools for identification, keeping adetailed record of all tool serial numbers and take photos of all valuables, parking in well-lit areas, and reporting suspicious activity via Crimestoppers.

owner unable to be traced,” Pam said.

She explained that domesticated sheep of today do not naturally shed their wool like their ancestral cousins.

Given the great length and depth of Methuselah’sfleece it is estimated she has not been shorn for about four to five years. In places, it was even growing grass!

“It didn’t take too long to catch Methuselah, for she was blinded by wool and burdened by all ofthat fleece. This gave us agreatjumpstart,” Pam said.

In avideo released by the sanctuary, team member Leonie Mertens can be seen racing in and swiftly catching Methuselah.

Once back at the sanctuary shearers got to work to remove the fleece from her eyes. Another 24.5 kilos of wool was removed to reveal Methuselah’ssmall frame

that had been hidden for years

“It was like someone had turned the lights on for the poor lass,” Pam said.

“She just looked up at us as if to say thank you, and her demeanour changed from fearfully cowering, tohappily munching on fresh hay.”

Methuselah was immediately given two sets of warm coats to help her body adjust.

“As sheep are not only prey animals, but herd animals, Methuselah’slife would have been pretty terrifying before human kindness refused to look the otherway,” Pam said.

“Weare so thankful to the kind-hearted walkers whomade the call and even came back to assist us getting the heavy lass into our vehicle.”

Are you satisfied?

Hepburn Shire Council has received positive results in the statewide Community Satisfaction Survey but roads have been highlighted as atrouble area.

The survey found there to be an improvement in satisfaction over last year in overall performance, value for money,community consultation, making community decisions, customer service, overall council direction and waste management.

Satisfaction fell in relation to sealed local roads, which the mayor of Hepburn Shire, Cr Brian Hood, said was expected.

“Due to the repeated extreme weather events experienced over the past few years we recognise ourroads are adversely impacted,” he said.

“Weare continuing to invest in roads and have allocated $2.73 million to renewing, resealing andre-sheetingroads in our recently released 2023/24 budget, as well

as continuing our multi-million-dollar storm recovery works, with over $4.7 million spent since October 2022.”

“There is also some confusion inthe communityregarding which roads council is responsible forand those under the control ofRegional Roads Victoria.

“Wehavebeen issuing proactive communications identifying theroads that council manages and how to raise service requests, to help educate the community

“Wewill beclosely analysing the survey results and will use the data todeviseways to continue to improve the way we work.”

The Community Satisfaction Survey is commissioned each year bythe state government to ask the opinion of local people about the operations of councils.

The survey was conducted by JWS Research using arepresentative sample of400 community members.

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Methuselah was blinded by her fleece that was estimated to have not been shorn for about four to five years. More than 24 kilograms of wool was removed from Methuselah after the rescue.

Vaccinating yourpet

Vets occasionally get asked the question, “Do Ireally need to vaccinate my pet?”

One of the main reasons that we don’t see certain diseases prevalent in society is because our pets have been vaccinated over the years, preventing it from becoming aproblem in the first place. On arare occasion, unvaccinated pets arrive at the clinic presenting with an infection, and receive the best treatment possible for their illness.

When you collect anew puppy or kitten, your breeder or shelter will provide you with some paperwork indicating that your new family member has already had some injections.

When they are young, the immune system is still developing, meaning they will require further booster shots until the immune system builds up enough to cover for alonger period of time. Your treating veterinarian will run through aprotocol at your first health check and determine exactly how many more injections your young puppy or kitten may require until moving onto their first annual check-up and vaccination booster

Health checks with your veterinarian will also help to answer any other questions you have about adopting apet into your family.Desexing, parasite prevention and treatment, pet insurance and oral health care are just some of the topics your vet may discuss with you.

PETCARE

Census to shape petcare

The nation’s first Pet Census to help shape the future of animal welfare and ensure pet owners have the support and services they need has been launched by the Victorian government

The Pet Census asks Victorians a variety of questions to gather crucial information on pet ownership and the attitudes and experiences of owners.

Pet ownership rates in Australian households have risen from 61 per cent to 69 per cent since the pandemic –making it more important than ever for the government to establish abetter knowledge of pets, their owners and the important community organisations that support them.

Data received through the Pet Census will form aclearer picture of pet companionship of all kinds across Victoria, so the government can continue supporting pet owners and improving pet welfare.

“The welfare of our animals and wildlife

Pet-friendlyrentals on thhe rise

Therehave been afew changes about pets beingallowedonrental properties.

“In the last 12 months, landlords have got much more bargaining power in the housing shortage that has recently come about,” said data analystWilliamClark of real estatecompany RayWhite.

Accordingtothe data, Sydney again leadsthe wayfor pet-friendlylistings, though the size of the market andthe meaningfulnessofa phrase like ‘petfriendly’ in alisting is highest in New South Wales. Tenants arerequiredtoask permission to have the petonthe premises they are renting, andthereisnoobligationfor the landlord to sayyes,orhaveany reason for not approving.

This is also the case withPerth and SouthAustralia, wherelower pet-friendly listings reflect thesmaller markets. Northern Territory similarly allows landlords to choose

whether petsresidewith theirtenants, but must reply to atenants letter of intent to housea petwithin 14 days of notification to reject the pet. It is worthnotingthatthe laws in Perthare currently up for review

“Victoria, Queensland, Tasmaniaand the ACT do notgrant landlords automatic right to refuse petsontheir property,and rejecting apet application requires adepartmentapproved reason to do so,”Williamsaid.

Victoria requires landlords to go one stepfurther andapply to theVCATand get permission to refuse thepet within 14 days of receiving the tenants request fora pet.

“While Queenslandalso requires areply within14days, thereisnoindependent oversight overthe reasonthe landlord gives for arefusal like theone VCAT provides in Victoria.”

So if youare alandlord in Victoria, –a pet or no pet,thatisthe question!

remains a priority for the government, receiving $18 5 million in the Victorian Budget 2023/24. This includes $7 million towards the Animal Welfare Fund grants program, recognising the role companion animals play in the lives of Victorians,” Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney said.

“The Victorian Pet Census will gather vital information which will help shape the next generation of pet and animal welfare reforms.

“It is aunique opportunity for pet owners from across the state to share their insights, opinions, and experiences.”

The Victorian Pet Census will take 15 minutes to complete. To take part please visit animalwelfare.vic.gov.au

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Little gallery, bigheart

Little Gallery Trentham's annual winter fundraising show will open this Friday with alineupoflocal emerging, established and acclaimed artists.

Alongside resident artists Rose Wilson, Helen Cottle, Ri Van Veen, Kim Haughie and Larissa Gray, this year’s show will feature artworks from Mike Portley, Freya MacLaren, Gayle Cykner, Louise Otten, Julie Coyle, Lawrence Finn, Garth Henderson, Jimmy Rix, Emma Jimson, Maria Coyle, Trefor Prest, Jordan Koster, Ahmet Kandemir, Jane Paquin-Bowden, Helen McRae and Deanne Gilson.

The exhibition opening night will be held on Friday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm with special guest speaker, multi-award winning, locally based director of theatre, musicals and opera, Simon Phillips.

The Trentham gallery, at 32B High Street, is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 4pm, and the show will continue until July 31.

Proceeds from this event, including an artwork to be raffled, will be donated to the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre.

The centre is avital part of the small community, providing aplace for connection and offering avariety of programs and facilities for all age groups.

Face to Face celebrates iconictour

It’s been 25 years since Billy Joel and Elton John toured Australia for the first time in tandem on their Face to Face tour. Now 25 years on, Elton John performer Greg Andrew and Billy Joel performer Anthony Mara are coming together to celebrate and re-create the iconic tour.

Elton John and Billy Joel have collectively amassed global sales edging on over half abillion albums and both are titled with being in the top 10 selling music artists of all time.

In 1994 the pair began one of the world’s most successful and longest running tour partnerships in pop music history touring on aseries of Face to Face concerts over two decades.

In aspecial two-hour concert production, Greg and Anthony will each perform aset of classics to the artist they each pay tribute to as well as performing several duets. They’ll also recreate the special moments fans came to experience the duo's famous ’98 world tour.

Backed by amasterful band of

musicians the show is packed with hit after hit including Benny and The Jets, Philadelphia Freedom, Rocketman, I’m Still Standing, Just The Way You Are, My Life, Up-

town Girl, Tell her About It, Piano Man and many more. No one quite embodies the charm, the versatility, the dynamic charisma, and be able to recreate the flamboyant stage show of Sir Elton John, quite like Greg Andrew. Faithful recreations of Elton’s greatest hits, combined with his effortless melodic skills and his reputation as avirtuosic pianist, Greg’s uncanny likeness to the Rocketman himself has transformed him in to becoming one of the single most recognised Elton John performers in the world.

Anthony Mara has been touring his Billy Joel Show since 2017, that’s seen him play to capacity theatres and concert halls across the country’s metro and regional towns.

He, along with his six-piece band of seasoned musicians, have gained areputation as one of the greatest Billy Joel tributes in the world. Elton and Billy: Face to Face is showing at Kyneton Town Hall on August 4.

For details, or to book tickets, visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au/arts-events or phone: 1300 888 802.

Warm up on acoldwinter’s morning

Agreat waytowarm up on acoldwinter's morning is at the Malmsbury Village Farmers and Makers Market on Sunday July 16 from 9am-1pm where you'll find heaps of delicious things to eat, even breakfast!

Buy something to have on the spot such as ahot jamdoughnut or one of John's Breakfasts or browse the stalls and find some delicious produce to take home and prepare yourself.

Because this is also amakers market, you'll also discover artisan craft products to solve the challenge of buying agift for someone perhaps yourself!

To top it all off, the market will be made extra special by local musicians entertaining as you shop.

You'll find the market, which is accredited by the Victorian Farmers Market Association, at the picturesque Malmsbury Cricket Ground. Enquiries: 0423 726 695.

Little Gallery Trentham’s annual winter fundraising show will open Friday.

Elton John performer Greg Andrew and Billy Joel performer Anthony Mara are coming together to celebrate and re-create the iconic Face to Face tour.

SUPER QUIZ?

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. Where in Mount Alexander was Quizzyoke hosted earlier this month?

2. What is the postcode of Trentham?

3. Finalist in the National NAIDOC Awards, Brodie Murray, hails from where?

4. Jeremy Forbes is the co-founder of which mental health awareness program?

(3 points)

5. Which football side has Hamish Everett joined?

General knowledge (1 point)

6. Maroon Five’s song Moves Like Jagger refers to which titled celebrity? (Bonus point: what year was it released?)

7. Where in the world is Cinque Terre?

8. In which Australian state or territory is Mount Druit?

9. What do the following songs have in common: Lazarus, Ziggy Stardust, and Space Oddity?

(3 points)

10. What of the following is Stardew Valley:film, art academy, tourist destination, video game or song?

Listen to all who are needy RhonddaHall, Castlemaine

My South Sudanese colleague, James, always had pain in his voice when speaking of his student years in Khartoum, alone southerner among lighter-skinned Arab colleagues; however,James is afair man. He tells this story

He was on abus from the desert shanty town where southerners lived and (James said) “a few poor Arabs”.

The passengers were all black Africans. Then athin Arab lady carrying ababy got on the bus.

There was no empty seat, and nobody offered one, so she stood. When the bus stopped suddenly,she fell. Ever afterwards, James regretted that he had not given her aseat.

We in Australia may also regret it, if we act as if only one race needs special help.

Like the South Sudanese in Khartoum, many Indigenous Australians have disadvantages: living remotely,not knowing the national language, aculture at odds with the dominant one and/or violence or abuse in their recent or distant past.

But others have the same disadvantages, including immigrants, people of certain faiths and refugees from war zones.

Some suffer the same fruits: ill-health,

less schooling, more children in out-of-home care and more people in prison

Should we not give to all who suffer, regardless of race, aseat at our table?

Ibelieve it’snot parliament or the public service that needs to listen to the needy: it’s me!

Cruelly-timedpower bill hike

Emma Kealy MP,deputy leaderof The Nationals

As thecold weather bites, hardworking Victorian families are battling acost of living crisis that will find it harder to stay warm under acruelly-timed power bill hike.

From the start of the new financial year, the Andrews Labor Government is slamming already struggling Victorian households with a25per cent rise in electricity bills.

Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan refused to listen to advice, locking up gas reserves and leaving families and businesses without atransition energy source. Labor succumbed to The Greens, prematurely shutting down coal power generation without alongterm energy plan.

As aresult, alack of energy supply means prices are going up and Victorians are at greater risk of blackouts this winter

For many,prices will rise even more than 25 per cent, according to akey consumer group.

“And, in fact, in some cases people are getting much, much higher increases —50, 80, even 100 per cent in some cases,’’ said One Big Switch spokesperson Joel Gibson.

“So, it’smiddle Australians that are going to get hit hardest of all by all these increases because they may not qualify for any of those extra rebates or assistance that’s coming.

“And yet,they’re going to get… a$500 to a$1000 increase in their energy costs at atime when their insurance premiums are going up, their mortgage rates or their rents are rising.”

Experts predict an alarming gasshortage in the coming months unless Queensland saves Daniel Andrews from his imminent energy crisis and sells Victorians their gas before exporting it overseas.

Even the Australian Energy Council is deeply concerned with their chief executive saying bills are rising quicker than in living memory

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Foot tappy,thigh slappy, head bobby sound

The Moosejaw Rifle Club was formed in 2008 at afriend’s party when adisgruntled neighbour pulled the circuit breaker out of the power board to kill the music. Acoustic instruments were found and played and the band was formed.

Arriving at their name following arigorous process involving names in ahat and the voting say so of many interested and not so interested friends, the band began writing songs that initially largely told the history of the 33,000 person strong Saskatchewan town in Canada, Moose Jaw.The question has, understandably,been posed anumber of times as to why? Asatisfactory answer has never been proffered.

While subscribing to alocal Melbourne radio station one day, aband member slowly articulated the band name, “M-o-o-s-ej-a-w,it’sall one word”. The Canadian-accented voice on the other end of the linereplied sardonically,“No it’snot”. Despite that, the band has kept it as one word.

On another occasion ringing the same station to resubscribe, there was more confusion because when the card arrived in the mail it was labelled ‘Slackjaw Rascal Club’, which was seriously

considered as aname change for awhile.

Playing acoustic instruments, guitar,mandolin, banjo, double bass and percussion, the Moosejaw Rifle Club createlively, foot tappy,thigh slappy,head bobby sounds that bring smiles to people’sfaces. If they’re known for anything at all, it’stheir harmonies.

The lads lock in to create layered, melodic and harmonic loveliness. Their sets are mostly comprised of originals with the occasional traditional track thrown in for good measure.

Astrength of the band hasalways been multiple song writers, singers andto some extent, styles, rangingfrom folk, country, rock elements and bluegrass.

Any still curious reader of this will find several releases on Spotify or whatever digital musical platform theyprefer.They have anew album, Mooncussers, coming out in 2023.

The band members hail from far and wide, but two live in Kyneton. Moosejaw Rifle Clubwill be playing at MajorTom’sin Kyneton on Saturday July 29, two sets from 8.30pm.

Tickets at www.trybooking.com/CJUEC

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Moosejaw Rifle Club will be playing in Kyneton this month.

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Taxtime scam warning

Australians to remain alert to sophisticated scams

Tax season brings an influx of cyber threats and atimelyreminder to ensure online security measures are in order.

Norton, aleading cyber safety brand, is warning Australians to remain cautious over the coming months as various tax-specific scams begin to emerge.

“There are certain times each year that pique cybercriminals’ interest and tax time is one of them,” Mark Gorrie, APAC managing director at Norton says.

"With the amount of personal and financial information that is being stored and shared at this time, coupled with the stress that comes with filing tax returns, it is the perfect storm for scammers to target people."

In 2022, Australians lost more than $3 billion to scammers according to the ACCC, and the numbers are only expected to continue to increase unless people remain more vigilant and stay one step ahead of savvy fraudsters.

“Tax time can be difficult to navigate, and it can be easy to fall into the palm of a scammer offering to ease this burden. But it is important to understand that practising online security should never be sacrificed in exchange for convenience," Mr Gorrie says.

“In the wake of greater sophistication and arise in AI that is aiding cybercriminals in evolving and developing their devious tactics, it is more important than ever that Australians are continuing to educate themselves on the warning signs.”

Mr Gorrie has shared three examples of prevalent tax scams to look out for, plus ways to avoid them.

1. Tax-related identity theft. This scam occurs when cybercriminals access avictim’s account, impersonate them, and fraudulently lodge refunds from the ATO using your stolen personal information, including your tax file number. This can be dangerous, as in this instance, the cybercriminal who filed areturn with your information may still have your data –leaving you vulnerable to other identity-related crimes.

How to avoid this scam

Keep your tax file number safe. Shred any documents that contain personal information before you throw them away, and ensure that your online accounts containing sensitive information, like myGov, are protected with strong passwords and twofactor authentication.

If you suspect your TFN and identity has been compromised, immediately report the incident to the Australian Taxation Office.

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2. Be cautious of impersonation scams. Cybercriminals will pose as ATO representatives to convince victims to provide their bank details, tax file number, or other personal information via SMS, email, or social media accounts.

Additionally, in January this year, the ATO issued awarning aboutscammers posing as ATO workers on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and other popular social media platforms. These phony accounts prey on social media users who have made public comments addressing the ATO with aquestion or complaint. The scammer sends their victim adirect message, offering to assist in resolving the issue. After gaining trust, the scammer attempts to obtain personal information.

How to avoid this scam

Look out for tell-tale signs of ascam. The ATO won’t use urgent threats, such as arrest, payment, or suspension of your TFN. If contacted via social media by a newly created unverified account with a small follower account, delete the message.

The ATO only has official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn –legitimised with verification ticks and over 10 years of activity.

If you receive asuspected scam email or SMS, do not click on any links, provide any payments, account login information, or other personal information.

Occasionally, the ATO will contact you by phone, email, SMS and post. If you are not sure about the validity of any communication, the best thing to do is to call the ATO directly. You can obtain aphone number from their official website, or aprevious letter you have received, and validate the request.

3. Dodgy tax preparers offering to complete your tax refund. Scammers capitalising on the desire for maximum tax refunds will promise substantial returns and aspeedierprocess, which can appear to be an enticing offer in an otherwise confusing and stressful time.

The fraudsters will ask for access to the myGov accounts of their victims and lodge tax returns through the ATO’s myTax web portal or take personal details and payment before disappearing.

How to avoid this scam

If someone approaches you claiming

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Never share your myGov password with anyone. Sharing your information (such as your myGov password) with an unregistered practitioner puts your personal and financial affairs at risk.

Enable two-factor authentication on myGov. You can use either the myGov Code Generator app or receive acode by SMS when logging in. This will further protect you from unauthorised access to your myGov account.

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Celebrating community, cultureand creativity

Themuch-anticipated Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival returns to the region on August 31and continues until September 10. This captivating event will showcase the stunning landscapes, artistic talent and welcoming spirit of the community Managed entirely by volunteers, the festival aims to promote inclusivity and togetherness while celebrating the heart and soul ofKyneton.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of open gardens adorned with blooming daffodils, marvel at art exhibitions, and feel the thrill of ferret racing and the dog dash.

Delight in the creativity on display at the flower show,lose yourself in the enchantment of abushdance, and be mesmerised by the incredible performances of musicians, actors, and dancers.

The festival presents adiverse range of activities thattruly reflect the vibrant culture of the region.

One of the festival’shighlightsisthe popular scarecrow competition, where imaginative and skilfully crafted scarecrows dot the landscape, capturing the imagination of visitors.

Another delight is the town’stransformation for the Grand Parade and Fair

Lace up your running shoes for the Riverwalk Fun Run, hunt for hidden treasures at the Antique and Vintage Fair,and explore the markets and food experiences that offer ataste of the region’slocal delights.

This year’sfestival promises to be a feast for the senses, acelebration of the region’srich heritage, and an opportunity to connect with the heart of Kyneton. It is atestament to the dedication and passion of the community

For more information and festival updates, visit: kynetondaffodilandartsfestival.com.au or contact the team via email: kynetondaffodilandartsfestival@gmail.com

Not once, not twice, but FOUR times on top...

Kyneton has once again been crowned the home of Australia’sbest pie.

Country Cob Bakery won the 2023 title at the Baking Association of Australia’s Best Pie and Pastie Competition last month thanks to the Cambodian-inspired fish amok pie.

It is the fourth time claiming the title for migrant Cambodian brothers Chan and Ryan Khun who run the Kyneton bakery as well as stores in Boronia and Springvale.

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So what exactly is fish amok?

The brothers describe it as “a Khmer steamed fish curry with amousse-like consistency”.

“The dish is usually served hot in either banana leaf or coconut shells eaten with steamed rice.”

They say the curry is considered one of Cambodia’snational dishes, believed to be have been aroyal Khmer dish dating back to the 9th –15thCentury!

It’snosurprise the pie also won the Best Seafood Pie. The bakery also claimed Best Mushroom Pie for their Black Forest Pie, Best Flavour Beef Pie for their Pepper Beef

and their meat and veg pasty also scored first place in the Traditional Pasty category The bakery was competing against 340 others acrossthe nation to claim the wins!

Country Cob Bakery’s fish amok pie has been named Australia’s best pie.

Adelight of the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival is the town’s transformation for the Grand Parade and Fair.

Midland

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Position perfect cottage

Secure your slice of Kyneton with this stellar new listing boasting period charm, instant liveability and asuperb location just behind popular Piper Street.

Be romanced by the pretty Victorian façade with its traditional verandah and iron lace work and then step inside to find alovely fusion of old and new for comfortable 2020’s living. Decorative ceiling roses and polished timber floors bring the charm while open plan living, anew kitchen, new bathroom and aEuropean-style laundry are sure to impress.

In traditional style, the two bedrooms hinge offthe central hallway.You will be pleased to see awalk-in robe in themaster

and open shelving in the second bedroom could be adapted as built-in-robes.

Agas logheaterhere radiates its cosy warmth throughout the home. From here, the design then opens up to the spacious kitchen, dining and living area. The kitchen features a900mm freestanding oven with agas cooktop, timber benchtops and generous cabinetry,including pot drawers and cupboards, in a stylish grey

Note the large pantry by the dining space. The spacious rear bathroom invites relaxation in the deep soaker bath and there is awidestepless shower,vanity and toilet here too. The open living space with aceiling fan

flows to the long rear yard with valuable laneway access. How will you use this space?

There is ample room for raised veggie beds and fruit trees or perhaps your future plans involve an edgy extension (STCA).

It’scertainly easy to imagine moving your life here where you take ashortcut through that back laneway for acheeky cocktail on Piper Street and soak up village life with bakeries, cafes, shops and the scenic river walk all on your doorstep.

For now,enjoy the fruits of the property’sexcellent investment credentials, currently yielding arental return of $1520p/m. Lease expires June 2024.

Property: Afusion of old and newfor comfortable living

Address: 29 Mitchell Street Kyneton

Price: $645,000 -$690,000

Agent: RayWhite Kyneton

Contact: TamaraMactier 0429 136 635

Nathanial Briggs 0400 820 805

Modernfamily living

Embracing acontemporary aesthetic in arelaxed country setting, this sensational residence is sure to impress. Positioned on agenerous 984m2 (approx.) allotment, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and separate living zones, this is the forever home you’ve been dreaming of.

With all the modern contemporary fixtures and fittings, the engaging layout provides an open-plan kitchen/meals with an adjoining lounge area. The kitchen features stone surfaces, stainless steel appliances, alarge island/breakfast bar,glass splash back and aspacious butler’spantry which incorporates a double sink, dishwasher and tiled splash back.

Designed for all year-round entertaining, the sweeping alfresco offers acomplete viewofthe backyard and adjoins vacant open space. Together witha vegetablegarden, cubby house andgarden shed the low-maintenance property provides space for the kids to runand play

Accommodation includes carpeted bedrooms including the main with tiled ensuite featuring frameless glass shower,the mainbathroom expresses the same modern style.

Additional property features include gas central heating, evaporative cooling, plantation window shutters, ceiling fans, 20 solar panels and so much more.

Arare find in one of Riddell Creek’smost soughtafter areas close to shops, cafés, restaurants, medical facilities, primary school, bus services, and the train station.

Property: Four bedroom, twobathroom family home on 984m2 (approx.)

Address: 7Sutton Street, Riddells Creek

Price: $950,000 -$990,000

Agent: Raine &Horne

Contact: KenGrech 0418 509 710

DavidOliver0403023 706

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Options abound

Nestled in the heart of Maldon, this charming cottage showcases a northern orientation and spacious rooms. With everything you need, this is an ideal first home, weekender or investment property

It features an open plan living/ dining room and modern kitchen with gas cooking, two bedrooms and acentral family bathroom with shower over bath.

The rear sun-room provides a great bonus space -itisperfect to set up as an office and has peaceful views over the rear garden.

The idyllic outdoors includes the front deck, generous front and rear gardens, raised veggie boxes, carport and single bay garage.

Extra features include solar power,air conditioners, second toilet and rainwater tanks.

All the perks of aquintessential Maldon lifestyle are close by -only 1km fromthe township centre, school, pool and walking tracks. Even better,you can enjoy views of the authentic steam train, linking the historic gold mining towns of Castlemaine and Maldon.

Property: Californian bungalow-style -ideal downsizer or weekender

Address: 4Morris Street, Maldon.

Price: $659,000

Agent: Belle Property Castlemaine

Contact: 5470 5811

Belle Property Castlemaineand Maldon.

17 LyonsStreet, Newstead

2 2 237

•Picture Perfect Country Church

•Large originalhall-livingarea

Forsale

$798,000

58 Stephen Street,Campbells Creek

3 1 4 2033

•Privatedual access half acre block, township zone

•Near bushlandreservefor pet andwalkingtrails

•New stove,bedroom curtainsand loungeheater

Forsale

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54 Maldon Road,McKenzie Hill

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•Established McKenzie Hill locale with gently elevatedaspect

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•Decked alfresco area and solarheaterpool with stonepaving

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Lot2Symes Road, Harcourt

•40Acres -Panoramic farmlandin3 titles

•Grazing land with established trees plus pear orchard, quince trees

•Sealedroadfrontage, dams, fenced paddocks, shadygully View By appointment

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Midland

This charming cottage on agenerous corner allotment of 1500m2 (approx.) is sure to impress with its wonderful blend of Victorian period-style and modern low maintenance living. Located an easy walk from the heart of Romsey town centre, the home sits comfortably in abeautiful established garden bordered by 100-year-old pines, featuring amajestic oak tree, recycled brick paths and an expansive lawn.

From the delicate ironwork on the inviting front verandah, classic weatherboard exterior,internal timber fretwork and decorative cornice, it is hard to believe this home has asecret -itisless than 20years old. The wide entry hall opens to atraditional floorplan that allows for easy living with two large bedrooms at the front (the main withensuite and a large walk-in robe) afamily bathroom and European-style laundry.A third bedroom with lovely garden views and builtin desk would make afantastic home office.

The north-facing rear of the home is alight-filled open plan living, dining andkitchen area with cosy gas log fireplace and areverse cycle split system for year-round comfort. Awallofwindows and sliding glass doors provide access to ahuge covered entertaining deck, perfect for hosting family and friends while enjoying views of the impressive backyard. Aclassic white picket fence is the finishing touch, with double gates either side allowing plenty of room tostore atrailer or caravan. Take advantage of the corner block and general residential zoning to build your dream shed or studio, subdivide or even redevelop (STCA).

This lovely cottage provides the best of country living while conveniently being just minutes from the town centre, less than 20 minutes to Woodend and Clarkfield train stations and under an hour to the CBD.

Property: Character cottage close to town

Address: 15 CypressCourt, Romsey

Price: $899,000

Agent: Jellis Craig

Contact: 5470 5811

JennyStewart 0408 389071

Leanne Pearman 0400 947799

Midland PROPER TY &L IVING

Spacious family home

Located on a1308m2

corner allotment, abeautifully presented family home with large American barn-style shed will impress.

As you enter this gorgeous home you are greeted with a large formal dining area offto the right and alarge lounge area offtothe left.

Both rooms lead through to the main living, dining and kitchen area, alight-filled space with garden views.

The kitchen features an electric cooktop, wall-oven and grill, dishwasher and large walk-in pantry

The living/dining area includes agas log fire for cosy winters in addition to the ducted heating and cooling throughout.

Adouble set of doors opens out to asmall paved outdoor area.

The master bedroom is set to one side of the home and includes an ensuite, walk-in

robe and personal office or parents’ retreat.

At the other end of the home are the remaining three bedrooms with built-in robes, family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry

Extra features include window plantation shutters, heated towel rails and 3kw solar panel system.

Outdoors there are beautiful established gardens surrounding the home. The large shed can store up to four vehicles or can be used as aworkshop.

Located ashort distance from the local primary school and post office, and only afew minutes’ drive to Castlemaine CBD.

This is an immaculate family home which has been lovingly cared for inside and out, please contact our office today to arrange aprivate inspection or it is open for inspection on Saturday July 15, 11am11.30am.

Property: Four bedroom,two bathroom home on 1308m2

Address: 50 Stephen Street, Campbells Creek

Price: $885,000

Agent: Keogh Real Estate

Contact: 5472 1248

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35 Brown Street, Castlemaine

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Passed away peacefully at Penhall Hostel, Castlemaine on 7th July 2023 aged 88 years

Loveddaughter of the late Stan and Ethel Scoles

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Reporting to the Management Accountant, this role will be focused on the daytoday management of revenue whilst providing youwith exposure to manyfinancial facets to develop your accounting career Youwill be fully supported and receive ongoing mentoring &coaching by avery supportiveand approachable manager Foracopyofthe jobdescription and to apply (please include coverletter and CV) please email: recruitment@pgladventurecamps.com.au

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All applications to be treated in the strictest confidence. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please email applications to nryan@rtedgarmr.com.au

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Matildas drawcard

Kyneton District Soccer Club is hosting afreebarbecue and livestream of the world-class women’ssoccermatch between the Matildas (Australia) and Les Bleues (France) at Kyneton Mechanics Institute on Friday.Everyone is invited.

Junior Rangers run hard

Acoldwet morning in Romsey saw Macedon Rangers Soccer Club’sUnder 10 Girls host Sunshine Heights.

The undermanned Rangers fought hard all game, with Elsie scoring twice and Madi also getting on the score sheet.

Atough game was played out between Rangers’ Under 10 Boys and Sunbury United. Rangers battled all game and were unlucky not to score more, with William the only scorer on the day

The Under 12 Girls headed to Altona to take on well-established Altona City.An awesome performance from both teams

with some really exciting football. The girls are really starting to keep their shape on the pitch, which is showing on the scoreboard. Rangers went into half-time with a2-1 lead, with Altona equalising late to ensure the pointswere shared. Goals to Chloe andEva

The Under 9Boysheaded to Caroline Springs where afocus on teamwork at training paid off, with many boys playing their best games of the season. Harry was arock at the heart of defence, clearing countless times to help out his keeper.Thomas in goal made numerous saves to support his centre halves. Arty was full of running after scoring.

Town &District

GOLF results

CASTLEMAINE

Testing conditionsgreeted players whofronted up for Saturday’sstableford.

Peter Verlaan(14) was thewinner with 34 points, one ahead of Norm Bellis (13).

Klai Jermyn (2)and Wayne Toohey (19) each carded 32.

Robert Prendergast (+1) was in super form in Thursday’sstableford with 38 points, with Samuel Grimes (17) taking out B-grade with 35 points.

KYNETON

The final of the C.C. Fisher Doubles Knockout takes place this Saturday,with TimKirk –Regan Williams against Tien Ho and Neil Watts.

In the semi-finals,Kirk –Williamsbeat Jason McClure –Jesper Hansen on the 18th, and Ho –Watts eliminated Ross Martin –Pat Clohesy

In the day’sstableford, Jonathan Beachey (15) with 37 points was the winner fromNoel Alldis (16)on34, with

Ross Foreman third after acountback.

NTPs wenttoBeachey, Ho, McClure, Foreman and David Austin(also super pin).

Wednesday stableford:Noel Alldis (14) with 37 points by one from Geoffrey McDermott (16). Both were NTP,while Marg Scoblewas thewomen’swinner with 27.

School holidays enabled Kylie Munro to play in theJulyMedal event on Tuesday, and the move paid offwith her 96-19-77securing themedal from Julie Harris 105-22-78.

Harris wonthe silver spoon round, and Marian Orr was NTP

Deb Kohlman, Denise Murphywill contest the final of thesilver spoonon August 1.

LANCEFIELD

Long-time member WendyNicholas finally wonher firstmonthly medal when she returned anett48, oneclear of Jenni Vennell, last Wednesday

The eventwas over 13 holesonthe short courseformat. Kaylene Cruise had the least putts, and Anne Robinson was NTP

Legends: Thewinner was James Whitfordwith91-14-77 on acountback from Ed Godek.

Considering the adverse weather,a fair field turned out for the men’sstableford on Saturday.

Whitford continued hisrecent good form with 34 points, one clear of David Morgan (21), withTrevorand Todd Lambert also carding 33 points.

MOUNT MACEDON

The midweek gentlemen competed for the Mt Macedon TradingPost JulyMug o’ the Month stableford on Wednesday

Isaac Golden (17) won themug with 35 points, on acountback from B-grade winnerPeter Semmens (21).

Brian Freestone (17) on 34 and Terry Penney (35) with 33 were therespective runners-up in the two grades.

Persistent early rains andshowers throughout Saturday’saggregate stableford round tested the participants

The morning players’ determination

Gale force winds greeted the Under 12 Boys when they went to Sydenham.

Kicking with the wind in the first half certainly helped the hosts –the first half started as an arm wrestle with acouple of late goals saw Sydenham race to a6-0 lead at half-time. Despite this, Rangers did not drop their heads and continued to run hard in the second half. Apowerful run down the wing saw Jamie score, and this goal gave the team alift. Rangers pushed on, with Jamie scoring abrace and Oscar getting on the scoresheet as well. Time was the enemy in the end, with the game finishing 7-3.

Club president Ron Cole said the aim of this event was to increase local engagement in female soccer,promote andstrengthen community connections to the club, and increase participation in local sports.

“It is agreatopportunity to bring the community together for this international sport,” Cole said.

The club is collaborating with U3A Kyneton to deliver the event and thanks Macedon Ranges Shire Council for the grant funding.

This is afamily-friendly event with prizes, games, and club merchandise for saleifyou’d like to support Kyneton District Soccer Club. Please RSVP (that’s French!) for catering purposes 0425 786 377.

Free barbecue and soccerlivestream with prizes and games, Kyneton Mechanics Institute, Friday July 14 (barbecue 6pm and livestream 7.30pm).

came to thefore with Terry Bonello(17) and Peter Palmer (26) the winners with 64 points, from Sean Bassett (23)and Kevin Taylor (17) with 62

ROMSEY

Tee-up was the orderofthe dayon Saturday due to the extremely soft conditions, with heavyand cold rain over the last fewholes makingthe clubrooms far more attractive than usual.

Simon Donovan’sgood form continued as he led in the field with 82-12-70, from Tony Lakey91-21-71 andSteve Wilkins88-16-72.

NTPs went to Luke Lyons (2) and Dean Kohler.

Wednesday saw apar 3event on ashortened coursedesigned by Kath Jekabsons andJenny Hartley,with daily handicaps cutby25per cent.

LorraineRobb’sstraight down the middle,occasional chipand deadly putts produced awinning 75-35.25.39.75, from Jekabsons 77-27.75-49.25.

Sherif Abdel-Sayed has the best gross score of 71.

TRENTHAM

Ahardy group of 26 contested the Jack GrovesMemorial Trophy eventon Saturday

Craig Cotton (9) took out the trophy and also topped A-grade with39points Joe Starcevic(33) was theB-grade winner with 33.

Asmall field of courageous women turned out forthe GraceMoloneyTrophy

Alex Evered had averycreditable nett 76 give the conditions,edging out Veronica Maherona countback.

WOODEND

There were 23 intrepidplayers who battled some shabby weatherinSaturday’sstableford.

Despitethe tough conditions, Chris Holiday(11)returned 39 points, with Glenn Wright (4) runner-up on 38 Dennis Barker (15) excelled with 38 points in the midweek stableford.

Kylie Munro won Kyneton Golf Club’s ladies July Medal.

Mount Macedon Golf Club’s July Mug o’ the Month winner, Isaac Golden.

Under 18s

GOALS: Woodend-Hesket:JPound 2, KBaker 2, JArceri, OWatt, BToman, RPaterson Lancefield: ASimpson 2, B

Bryant, LGiles BEST: Woodend-Hesket:KBaker,T Martin, M

Stapleton, RFerguson, CTempleton, DBramley Lancefield: BSankey ,LFellows,MBowden, COsmond,LRistevski, J Dalgleish

GOALS: Riddell: HRoss 2, TAlkemade,BSonogan, NCroft

Macedon: DPhyland 2, BHoyne,MKnox BEST: Riddell: B

Sonogan, DTarczon, NMills,T Alkemade,L Tarczon, HRoss

Macedon: BHoyne,J Gough, AMorham, JDyer, HGovan LHay

Goals: Romsey:J Jedwab 2, NRayment2,NHoy 2, CPertzel

Best: Romsey:NRayment, JJedwab,J Kinnear,AKhalil,Z

Mussared,C Pertzel

WOODEND-HESKET3.1

LANCEFIELD

GOALS:

Sheppard2,OZiolkowski,KHaddadLancefield: ARichardt

3, JCrimmins BEST: Woodend-Hesket:MAmbler,PRomeril

JSheppard, JMurphy, JRodda, RMiranda Lancefield: A Shepherdley,R Barber,JKeehner,JCrimmins,ARobotham, ARichardt

RIDDELL 3.0 8.3 9.3 10.5 (65)

MACEDON2.1 3.1 4.5 5.7 (37)

GOALS: Riddell: AClarke 4, JGardiner 2, NMay,M Hocking, CHagan, MCadman Macedon: NScholes,DBishop,JLord,

JCiarlo,MFaria

BEST: Riddell: NMay,B Faulkner,AClarke,JMorganti, B

Zarb, JTaylor Macedon: JHassett,W Gray ,MDettmann, W

Kennedy,NBloomfield,J Lord

ROMSEY 1.1 4.4 5.8 8.12 (60)

MELTONCENTRALS 4.14.1 6.2 6.4 (40)

GOALS: Romsey:C Lever4,JRobson,BGoodwin, MHoy,D

Kilkenny BEST: Romsey:JSmiley,D Kilkenny, MAdamson, C

Lever, MHoy,J Martin Under19.5s

WALLAN 2.42.5 4.7 6.7 (43)

WOODEND-HESKET 0.0 0.2 0.3 1.5 (11)

GOALS:Woodend-Hesket:HClune BEST:Woodend-Hesket

ALidgerwood,HClune,BBrown, XTadd,J Tadd,S Gardner

MACEDON21525656(36)

RIDDELL 01 11 14 15 (11)

GOALS: Macedon: BCooke 2, TManuel2,F LightRiddell: H

Tighe BEST: Macedon: BCooke,AMcgregor,PMcdonald,O

Coppin, EFerguson, JSparshott Riddell: JDoolan, MPonton, KFrew, JDowson, JMckee,J Apps ROMSEY VMELTONCENTRALS

BEST: Woodend-Hesket:MHabib,MCrowther,MConnell,B

Bowen, HCassar,LBromley

GOALS: Kyneton:

Harcourt: PKelly 3J Anderson 3K Waddington 2 LMcKay 2J Dorian FMcAinchH George BEST: Harcourt: L McKayFMcAinchJMuscatJAnderson KWaddington.

Maldon: JHardy 14 TRowbottom 2L Mason 2J Jennings 2M Taylor MWoodward. BEST: Maldon: LMason JHardy FWalls TCananzi JJennings JMcLeod.

Maldon: OMerlo 3SGross 2CJenningsJ Muller

Maldon: OMerlo CJenningsA Turner AWebster J

Harcourt:R Hancock 2T Waddington 2JPratt B

BEST: Harcourt: RHancock BMcKay JPrattC Burns

MVidler

Newstead: WGarsed 2PBlake 2XBritt HBlake m Campbell BBrightW Bunting BEST: Newstead: WGarsedX

PBlake RQuintonB Bright JO’Brien

Reshuffle at the topfor GDCA

The Gisborne District Cricket Association continues to have avery strong leadership team as it heads towards the 2023-24 season.

While there was aswitch in several leadership positions at the annual meeting last week, asmooth transition guarantees apositive outlook continues.

Simon Ovenden, secretary for the past seven years, was elevated to president to take over from Richard Bayly

Rob McIntyre, who has served as both president and secretary in the past, is back as secretary

After 43 consecutive years as treasurer, Kevin Sullivan decided it was time to relinquish the role.

‘Sully’, awell-known sporting identity from Woodend, has more than proved his worth on and offthe field, being alife member of the GDCA as well as one of four illustrious ‘Legends’.

He will continue on as results secretary, arolehehas also occupied for 43 years.

Callum Jackman, from Gisborne, is the new treasurer

The meeting was informed the association is in astrong position after two seasons interrupted by COVID, and aseason of five rain-affected rounds last year

Emma Goodchild becomes the association’sfirst female vice-president, and Kelly Shinn continues on the board.

Umpires’ executive member Kevin Oakley and Gamandeep Singh –from Aintree Cricket Club –are the two new members on the eight-person board.

Broadford in GDCA

The Gisborne District Cricket Association has warmly welcomed Broadford Cricket Club as its 28th member club.

Broadford was granted affiliation for the 2023-2024 season at the GDCA’sannual meeting last week.

The Broadford CC feels amove from the Seymour District Cricket Association to the GDCA will provide astronger competition in which to grow the club’sjunior team numbers.

The inclusion of Kilmore Cricket Club into the GDCA last season has proved successful, and Broadford has seen fit to follow suit.

Initially Broadford will field three senior and three junior teams, with the club’ssenior XI to begin (like Kilmore) in the second tier Johnstone Shield.

On the other hand, the strongBacchus Marsh Cricket Club intends to relocate its senior men’sand junior boys’ teams to the Ballarat Cricket Association.

Bacchus Marsh will maintain apresence in the GDCA with its senior and junior female teams.

The GDCA is one of the largest cricket competitions in Victoria, with the continued population growth particularly in the southhaving astrong influence on its expansion in recent seasons.

Overall nearly 80 teams are expected to be competing in 2023-24.

Try out walking football

goal scorers, Darcy, Livv and Ava.

Goals galore!

Last weekend saw the second half of the football season kick offfor Gisborne Soccer Club.

Vince’sgirls had the luxury of ahome game and it was goals galore, with a hat trick to Ava, two to Livvey and two to Darcy.Being the last weekend of school holidays, the numbers were down, which

meant no bench to cover breathers or injury,but this did not stop the girls’ hunger to the win and remain undefeated.

Always up for the challenge, the girls came to play and were rewarded with pizzas after the game. Abig shout out to Gisborne’sSoprano Pizzas for coming to the rescue.

Still have ayearning to play footy aka soccer but reckon that at ‘a certain age’ all that running about would be akiller?

Go try outwalking football at Woodend’s Buffalo Stadium at 2pm tomorrow (Wednesday July 12).

Kyneton U3A has been trialling walking football (soccer) for the past few months.

Walking football is asmall-sided, lowimpact, modified version of the game, suitable for all levels ofabilityand fitness, from people who are returning to sport after abreak or those who havenever played before. The sport aimstoprovide participants physical and mental health benefits,

social contentedness and promotion of the benefits of ongoing physical activity

The program will highlight the health, wellbeing and social benefits of regular football and offer exercise activities for older people.

Wear runners and comfortable clothing. Buffalo Stadium has been made available thanks to agrant from Macedon Ranges Shire Council who are subsiding the rental of the venue while U3A builds up its numbers.

For the time being there is no charge to play,but if you wish to continue, you should join U3A for $40 for the rest of this year

Gisborne’s

Bill West

Kevin Sullivan.

Simon Ovenden.

Kyneton U3A has been trialling walking football (soccer) at Woodend’s Buffalo Stadium for the past few months.

Repeat performance for Gisborne, Castlemaine

On April 22, reigning Bendigo League football premiers Gisborne defeated Castlemaine by 77 points, and much has happened since then.

In the return bout between these two sides on Saturday,this time at Gardiner Reserve, the margin in favour of the Bulldogs was 65 points.

Conditions were somewhat different to the round 2match, with asoft surface and sunshine interspersed with cold rain, and Gisborne always held control, outscoring the Magpies in all four quarters.

After being freshened up with a fortnight’sbreak across the BFNL, Gisborne won largely as anticipated, but it’sa long haul up the ladder to even contemplate playing in finals.

A record of four wins and seven losses at this stage was something loyal Gisborne supporters can not have contemplated.

So now it has to be aone-matchat-a-time scenarios to see where the Bulldogs finish up after the last home and away round on August 26.

Castlemaine players worked hard, but lacked the necessary firepower to provide forwards with plenty of opportunities.

A confidence-boosting second term where the Bulldogs used the ball well made scoring look easy, resulting in a10.6 to 3.4 advantage at half-time.

To theMagpies’ credit, they were outscored by five goals to two in the second half, with wet conditions somewhat unpleasant.

Gisborne had nine different goalkickers, with captain Jack Reaper showing his adaptability with three.

Matt Merrett has been one of the big improvers this season and his consistency is areal asset, while Zac Vescovi, former Magpie Zac Denahy,and Liam Spear were prominent as well.

John Watson always gives his all and was listed as the Magpies’ best, followed by Bailey Henderson and Matt Filo. The latter coming offa remarkable ball-winning performance in the match against Maryborough.

In round 12 this Saturday, Gisborne travel to Eaglehawk for an expected tough encounter

Castlemaine travel to Strathfieldsaye, with The Storm setting their sights on another finals campaign.

Last-goal victory in match of the round

Billed as the match of the round in the Bendigo League on Saturday,the Gisborne versus Castlemaine A-grade netball encounter lived up to the advance promotion.

Weather conditions may have been far from ideal at Gardiner Reserve, but the prospect of second playing third had plenty to offer

Close throughout, scores were tied 28-28 deep into the final quarter,before Gisborne moved the ball forward and snatched full points with the last scoring shot of the match.

As aconsequence, Gisborne are six points clear in second position, behind runaway unbeaten

leader Sandhurst who obliterated Kyneton by 44 goals.

Castlemaine slip to fourth, but look forward to playing finals; agood effort to get so close at the Gisborne ‘fortress’.

Other A-grade scores from round 11 were:

Sandhurst 92 dKyneton 38, Kangaroo Flat 61 dSouth Bendigo 41, Strathfieldsaye 75 dGolden Square 27, Eaglehawk 59 dMaryborough 28.

Current ladder: Sandhurst 44, Gisborne 36, Kangaroo Flat 32, Castlemaine 30, Strathfieldsaye 22, South Bendigo 18, Kyneton 18, Eaglehawk 12, Maryborough 8, Golden Square 0.

Castlemaine’s Jackson Byrne and Gisborne’s Brad Bernacki in atussle.

Photo: Peter Banko

The Gisborne versus Castlemaine A-grade netball encounter lived up to its advance promotion.

Gisborne’s Braidon Blake fights off Castlemaine’s Lloyd Butcher.

Photo: Peter Banko

Tigersbattle Catsand mud

With wetand muddy conditions, the unbeaten Kyneton women’s team was not taking anything for granted against Macedon on Saturday evening.

Slow to start, the Tigers could not get their renowned fast running pace and uncontested play going in the first half.

Ascore of 0.5 to the Cats’ 0.1 at half-time triggered the coach putting his team on notice. Abig rev up worked wonders with the composed Tigers kicking four goals in the third term and going on to a5.6 (36 victory).

Kyneton’sappearance in the women’sfinals in acouple of weeks will be the first-ever appearance at this level since the side’s establishment in 2014.

Goals came from Williams 2, Harrison, Erasmus and Moore. Best –Ainslie, Hateley,Strawhorn, Williams, Erasmus, Fontaine.

Macedon is also guaranteed afinals appearance, being fourth on the ladder after second and third teams Melton and WoodendHeskey played a0.2 to 0.2 tie in very windy conditions.

The Tigers are incredibly excited to be hosting their first ever Indigenous Match on home soil this coming weekend.

They take on Romsey for the final women’sround, with proceedings from 5pm.

Football and netball against South Bendigo at the Showgrounds from 10am, with everyone welcome.

Tigers down on the QEO

Bendigo League finals are played on the Queen Elizabeth Oval, and Kyneton footballers tackled unbeaten leaders Sandhurst there on Saturday

After a112-point defeat at the hands of Golden Square afortnight previously,the Tigers were determined to make the top side work hard for the four points.

Windy conditions did not help the brand of football, and the Dragons kept the Tigers

goalless in the first half.

Home ground knowledge certainly played apart.

Kyneton’sdefensive efforts curtailed their opponents and there was not aflood of goals in the first half.

Ultimately Sandhurst broke clear with six goals in the last term, and Kyneton also put goals on the board.

The final tally was 13.16 (94) to 6.7 (43).

Defender Harrison Huntley stood tall for the Tigers and has enjoyed avery consistent season, and TomQuinn (three goals) kept the opposition busy Mason Crozier,Bailey McGee, James Gaffand Dom Bonnington were others named in the Tigers’ best player list.

Earlier in the day,Kyneton Reserves left it to the last quarter to produce their best football, going down 9.10 to 4.4.

Scoring goals for our girls

Jade Jungwirth

Girls took to the field and courts enmass these school holidays to learn their favourite sports from some talented and well-known coaches.

Among the instructors were former Castlemaine premiership player and current Richmond AFLWrecruit, Shelby Knoll; Essendon VFLWplayer and Castlemaine local, TiaDavidge; and Suncorp Super netballer with the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Collingwood Magpies, Fiona Fowler

Thanks to Castlemaine Football Netball Club, girls across the region can now dropkick, handball, pass and shoot with confidence and the whole program was free (with the support of aChange Our Game Community Action Grant) making it accessible for everyone.

More than 50 girls, ranging in age from six to 15 years, took part in the two-hour sports clinics held at Wesley Hill last Friday and the joy and passion from the participants and the coaches were obvious as the girls learned what it takes to become an elite athlete and the benefits

of being involved in organised sport.

Experienced netballer Fiona Fowler, who has recently come on board at the CFNC as acoach, told the Express she was passionate about increasing female participation in sport.

“Wewanted to provide opportunities for girls in the region and give them access to elite football and netballers,” Fowler said.

“Sports help kids learn life lessons about resilience, determination and courage, skills they can take into the rest of their lives.”

The Kyneton Under 18s also had abattle against superior opposition, with the third placed Dragons prevailing 12.15 to 1.3.

Down south at Gardiner Reserve, Gisborne had runaway victories in the lead-in matches.

The fifth-placed Gisborne Reserves defeated Castlemaine 20.15 to 1.1 after their Under 18s had won 13.20 to 0.3.

This Saturday,Kynetonwelcomes South

BFNL matches

Round 12 matches in the Bendigo Football Netball League this Saturday are:

Kyneton vSouth Bendigo. Eaglehawk vGisborne. Kangaroo Flat vMaryborough. Strathfieldsaye vCastlemaine. Golden Square vSandhurst.

RDFNL matches

Riddell versus Romsey is the football match of the day in the Riddell League this Saturday.Oher round 13 matches are:

Woodend-Hesket vWestern Rams. Diggers RestvMacedon.

Wallan vMelton Centrals.

Lancefield the bye.

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Kyneton’s Sophie Fontaine breaks away from Macedon’s Lulu Slater.

Girls at the clinic were excited to have former CFNC premiership player and current Richmond AFLW recruit Shelby Knoll running the clinic alongside Essendon VFLW player Tia Davidge.

Harcourtand Maldon secure important wins

Harcourt continued its unbeaten run against avaliant Dunolly in front of ahome crowd at the den last Saturday in round 11 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League.

The Lions opened their account with a three goal first quarter effort holding the Eagles to just one for the term. The home side went on with the job in the second quarter and had extended their lead to 40 points by half time.

To their credit Dunolly lifted in the third kicking two much needed goals, but Harcourt had all the answers and booted another four to hold a54point lead at the final change.

The Eagles refused to back down playing their best footy of the day in the final term to slam on another four goals and holding the Lions to just two in adefiant effort. However,atthe final siren Harcourt claimed a57point win.

Alex Code was in fine form kicking 5and was well supported by Kalan Huntly 2and young gun Luke Anderson 2, Paul Chaplain, Brayden Frost, Kristian Bruce and Mathew Camilleri chipped in one each.

Best were Bryce Frost, Lachlan Mitchell,

Luke Anderson, Darby Semmens, Kaleb McBride and Kalan Huntly

Maldon recorded astrong win over Talbot at the Bill Woodfull Reserve.

The sides battled out an even first quarter where Maldon kicked four goals and the Hawks three to see the Dons hold anarrow four point advantage at the first change.

However,the Bombers lifted in the second term kicking another four goals, whilst holding their opponents to just one goal for the term.

At half time Maldon had increased their lead to 18 points.

The Dons continued to hold offthe determined Hawks side in the third stanza kicking another two goals and holding Talbot to just two points and led by 30 points at the final change.

Maldon left it all out on the field in the final term smashing on another 4.5 but the Hawks did not bow their heads and managed another two goals. In the end Maldon claimed adecisive 46 point win.

Brodie Leonard-Shannon and Cody Gunn led the way for Maldon with 3goals each, Noah Thompson kicked 2and Oliver Leonard-Shannon, Rhys Ford, Matthew

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Gray,Ashley Woodman, and Darcy Connell 1each.

Best were Patrick Long, Joshua Pascoe, Max Johns, Brodie Leonard-Shannon, Oliver Leonard-Shannon and Jordon Collins.

The win sees Maldon sitting in seventh spot just behind Newstead.

Trentham senior footballers incurred their second defeat of the season on Saturday,after ahard battle at Carisbrook. Carisbrook took the honours by eight points, 10.9 to 8.13.

Best were Taylor Ford, Michael Hourigan, Jake Keogh, Joel Cowan, Harrison Knight and Adam Raak.

The Saints fared better in the Reserves by winning 9.7 to 6.2 to tighten their grip on second place.

Newstead suffered ashock loss athome at Newstead Recreation Reserve against an improving Maryborough Rovers side.

The Magpies kicked three goals to the Roos two in the opening term to hold a slender six point advantage at quarter time.

But ablistering six goal second quarter effort by the Rovers saw them increase their lead to awhopping 39 points at half time.

The Steaders broke the shackles in the third term and managed to claw their way back kicking five goals, whilst holding the Rovers to 1.2 for the term and had bridged the gap to 12 points at three quarter time.

The battle royale continued in the last term with Rovers slamming on another four goals and the Steaders finding another two. But in the end Maryborough held on to win by 21 points.

Joel Smith and Tyler James kicked two each for the Steaders. Othercontributors were Oscar Lynzaat, Bradley Richardson, Anthony Robins, Aidan McConachy and Cordie McKendry

Best were Joel Smith, Anthony Robins, Alex Murphy,Bradley Richardson, Angus Mayes and Rhys Smith.

Campbells Creek gave their all against a classy Lexton outfit last Saturday at Lexton.

The Tigers opened their account with a five goal opening term whilst keeping the Creekers scoreless.

The Magpies broke their way into the game in the second term grabbing two goals and turning the tables on the Tigers holding them to one major for the term.

In the third Lexton rallied kicking six goals to get back on the front foot. But the Creek kept digging deep and added a couple more goals to their tally

The Tigers ran over the top of adetermined Creek in the final term kicking seven goals to one but the scoreboard did not reflect the Magpies efforts.

John Bartels was awelcome addition kicking 3for Creek with teammates Jyanni Pollard and Luke Bennett adding one each.

Best were Luke Bennett, Hadley Bassett, Joel Wootton, Lachlan Hyland, Ryan Johnstone and John Bartels.

In other matches Avoca defeated Royal Park by 44 points and Navarre recorded a narrow 13 pointwin over Natte Bealiba in a low scoring affair

In round 12 matches this weekend Navarre welcome Maldon, Royal Park versus Natte Bealiba, Campbells Creek host Avoca, Dunolly host Lexton, Maryborough Rovers take on top placed Harcourt, Talbot versus Carisbrook and Trentham welcome Newstead.

Lion Paul Chaplin battles for possession against his Eagles opponent

Photo: Max Lesser

Romsey rolled,Riddell scrape in

Bill West

Romsey’sfinals hopes were jolted on Saturday,and fifth place on the Riddell League ladder remains wide open.

At home, the Redbacks expected to win against Melton Centrals, but in avery close game throughout, Centrals kicked the only goal in the last quarter to win by seven points.

Earlier in the season, on May 27, Centrals caused another shock by toppling reigning premiers Riddell by a solitary point.

The Bombers are back on afive-game winning streak, and this continued in avery tough encounter at Macedon, where the sixth-placed Cats gave away astart and finished just four points in arrears.

Tony Clarke Oval was heavy,and rain and the two earlier matches stirred up muddy patches so that goals were at apremium

Having defeated finals aspirants Woodend-Hesket, Wal-

lan and Macedon is just what Riddell needed, with seven rounds remaining before the finals.

Macedon’seffortwas far better than at Wallan seven days earlier,and when Riddell surged early to score three goals and monopolise the ball, the home side had to dig deep.

Only nine goals were kicked for the entire match, with Macedon now facing the unenviable task of playing against unbeaten Diggers Rest this Saturday

Riddell is at home to Romsey in the match of the round.

“This week is agrand final for us” was the pre-match observation from coach Matthew Sproule in the lead-up to the match at Romsey,and so it proved.

At full strength Centrals have proved they can be competitive against the top sides, and having Dylan Jobson up forward (11goals in the last two games) has lifted the side.

Jobson now heads the league’sgoalkicking, with 34 for the season, one clear of Jedwab.

Romsey’sultra-consistent Nathan Rayment and Jack

Topteam edges clear

For the second weekend in succession, Riddell netballers defeated worthy opposition to establish ahandy break on top of the A-grade ladder

Tied 30-30 with Macedon at the last change in round 12, the Bombers stepped up the pressure and prevailed 40-36 as rain tumbled downatTonyClarke Reserve.

Earlier there had been aspurt of sunshine and cold winds, and aslippery surface was testing as bothsides strived to obtain crucial four points.

“It’sprobably the most even season I’ve seen in the Riddell League’s top grade for the past15years .each of the top six sides are capable of beating one another on agiven day,” pleased Riddell coach Bec Anstey said after the match.

Riddell has plenty of versatility and depth; Amy Starzer 23 and Shelby Holter 15 kept defenders busy,with Ellen Close a back-up.

At the other end of the court the deadly Chloe Williams landed 34 ofthe Cats’ goals.

Anstey is pleased Riddell has produced the goods and opened up atwo-game lead, with afinal five in vogue this season.

The win avenged the Bombers’ lone loss (toMacedon) earlier in the season.

Macedon’slong-time senior coach, Ciara Stewart, was realistic about the situation and hopes the Cats can still makea runat this season’sflag.

Tall and Talented young shooter Hetty Donoghue has been sidelined for 12 weeks with afrustrating ankle injury,but looks forward to returning later this month.

Janelle Tate (Birch) is out with aknee problem, and Bronte Green is overseas.

Macedon has been juggling the side, conscious its B-graders are on top ofthe ladder after a29-29 tie with Riddell on Saturday

Woodend-Hesket moved into second place with adecisive percentage-boosting 62-31 (Abby Gilmore 35, MatildaLethlean 23) victory at Lancefield (Darcie Ellard 16).

On awinning run, Romsey moved to fourth spot byaccountingfor Melton Centrals 50-41 (Hope Hamilton 24, Emma Grech 23), and the talented Western Rams climbed into fifth place with a41-27 effort against Wallan. The Magpies slip from the top five for the first timethis season.

Ladder: Riddell 44, Woodend-Hesket 36, Macedon 36, Romsey 28, Rams 26, Wallan 26, Melton Centrals 24, Diggers Rest 16, Lancefield 4.

OTHER GRADES

Scores from the other grades on Saturday were:

B-grade: Romsey 36 dMelton Centrals 28, Macedon 29 tied with Riddell

29, Woodend-Hesket 41 dLancefield 34, Rams 35 dWallan 21.

C-grade: Macedon 23 dRiddell 19, Melton Centrals 29 dRomsey 5, Rams

36 dWallan 5, Woodend-Hesket 31 d Lancefield 24.

19&Under: Riddell 30 dMacedon 12, Lancefield 25 dWoodend-Hesket 24, Rams 25 dWallan 10, Diggers Rest 19 d Gisborne Giants 16, Centrals dRomsey

Jedwab were again their best.

Football has been described as awinter game, and this was proved on Saturday with some grounds standing up better to the wear and tear than others following considerable amounts of rain.

Third-placed Woodend-Hesket was pleased to gain the four points at Lancefield where the home side stayed in touch for three quarters.

Big ruckman TimMartin again proved his worth for the Hawks, who finished up with amargin of 22 points.

At home, second-placed Wallan had apercentage builder against lowly Western Rams, winning by 139 points.

There is plentyofinterest in the Reserves competition, with Diggers Rest on top, and little between Wallan, Romsey,Woodend-Hesket and Riddell.

In the Under 19s, Gisborne Giants and Macedon are the pacesetters.

See football results page for scores from last Saturday’s round.

Bowden’s250th!

Matt Bowden’s250th game for Lancefield was acause for celebrations on Saturday Bowden (pictured in action) captained the Tigers multiple times in his career,with his club loyalty ashiningexample across the board.

Through achallenging time for the club, he turned down offers from rival clubs who were keen to add him to their list.

The strong utility player set an example on the field many of his former team mates can clearly recall –they would much sooner have him in their ranks than playing for any opposition.

Bowden, also afine cricketer for his home town over alengthy period, was among the Tigers’ best players against Woodend-Hesket on Saturday

For three quarters the Tigers stayed right in the hunt in tough weather conditions before the Hawks pulled away to win 8.6 (54) to 4.8 (32).

Bowden’s250th was yet another highlight for the Tigers in their 150th year Woodend-Hesket’stalented 16-year-old Oliver Watt played his first senior game for the Hawks, and he is predicted to have afine sporting career on both football and cricket fields. Watt kicked agoal on debut.

Matt Bowden played his 250th game for Lancefield on Saturday.

Coach Bec Anstey talks tactics with Brianna DeHass.

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