Midland Express Tuesday 26 September 2023

Gisborne’s netball glory

Bill West

An almost unbelievable fightback late in the last quarter gave Gisborne the A-grade netball premiership against Bendigo League powerhouse Sandhurst.

The 40-39 victory on Saturday highlighted one of the greatest grand final days in the Gisborne club’sproud history

In fact the Bulldogs came away from the Queen Elizabeth Oval with three premierships to celebrate.

Firstly the 17&Under netballers came from behind and toppled Sandhurst 50-49 via aBella Connors goal with 10 seconds remaining on the clock.

Then Gisborne Under 18s, coached by Rob Kerr,won the football premiership by four points against Golden Square, defending their 2022 title.

As the day progressed the Gisborne B-grade and A-Reserve netball sides had their colours lowered by Sandhurst, setting the stage for what turned out to be one of the finest A-grade grand finals ever played in the Bendigo League.

From Gisborne FNC club president John Wood down, it was an unforgettable day for all associated with or supporting the Bulldogs.

Gisborne head coach Tarryn Rymer said the A-grade players had worked very hard and knew only their absolute best would be necessary to try and combat aSandhurst combination that had won the past four premierships, and had been undefeated all season.

Tiana Newman was the only player on the court who had been in Gisborne’slone A-grade premiership side.

The margin in the semi-final was six goals in Sand-

hurst’sfavour,sufficient to instil confidence in many of Gisborne’sloyal supporters who made the trip north on Saturday

The highly credentialed co-captain Claudia Mawson scored the first goal, and with unflappable 18-year-old goal shooter Torie Skrijel formed aformidable combination.

At the other end ofthe court Gisborne goalkeeper Zoe Davies applied plenty of pressure prior to her departure to play professional netball in the United Kingdom.

At quarter-time it was 11-11, and the Bulldogs led by two goals at half-time.

Could the underdogs cause anupset? Spectator interest and cheering increased and Sandhurst seemingly found top form for aperiod.

Continued page 47.

Gisborne’s A-grade Premiers celebrate victory

The end of an era

Lisa Dennis

Castlemaine's Graffiti Publications has just released the 400th and final edition of its iconic Australian Street Rodding magazine.

The O'Toole family has called time on the beloved bible of all things street rodding following the death of their patriarch Larry O'Toole in September 2022.

Larry's wife Mary and son and editor Allister O'Toole said it was time to bring the chapter to aclose.

The magazine has been covering all things street rodding since 1977 celebrating its 46th anniversary in 2023.

Al said from its humble beginnings the magazine had made an extraordinary impact on hot rodding in Australia, from teaching amateur car enthusiasts valuable knowledge and influencing ideas about style and safety, to recording history as it happened.

"ASR became the longest-running custom car magazine in Australia along time ago, something IknowLarry was extremely proud of," he said.

"The tech articles, event coverages, feature cars and information distributed through the pages guided rodders through some interesting times. Spreading news about engineering, registration, insurance regulation

and law changes, you got it all here."

Al said the final edition gave anod to their very first, with asimilar layout and graphic design, and covered all the regular fixtures that their avid audience expected, including their spectacular coverage of the premier Hot Rod and Custom Auto Expo at Sydney; hot rod drag racing action at Heathcote; ahard-core hot rodders swap meet; afeature story on Neale 'Slugger' Cannan; and former work experience student Sean Hammond's bitchin' Model A coupe for atouch of attitude.

"We've also included someAustralian hot rod history in our 'Nostalgia Lane' article and our farewell," he said.

Mary told the Express they were grateful for all the wonderful friends they had made along the journey.

"Whether it was in Australia or overseas, we were always made welcome by many wonderful hot rodders," she said.

"Larry first started travelling to the USA in 1986 and we have organised many group tours there since and this gave other rodders the confidence to go back again and again."

Mary said they had been overwhelmed with calls and messages from the rodding community across Australia and beyond, and their faithful subscribers, since making the decision two months ago.

"Many of our subscribers areusing their remaining credit to get back issues to complete their collections, rather than seek

arefund, which has been lovely," she said.

"Many readers have every edition we've ever produced. In fact, one subscriber told me that once he has finished reading issue 400 he plans to start again with number one!"

The entire O'Toole family and longtime Graffiti Publications staff members, receptionist Wendy Thomas and production manager and advertising representative Mary-Anna Brennand, thank all their subscribers, readers, contributors, columnists, advertisers, supporters and street rodders everywhere for their support of the publication over the last 46 years.

So what's next for Mary and Al? Well spending more time with family is at the top of the list and Al has afew ironsinthe fire and will continue to work on hot rod event programs and other publications.

"Our Australian Street Rodding Facebook page will be the place to find out any and all news," he said.

For now, the family is scheduled to enjoy its annual trip tothe Drag-Ens HotRod Club's annual event at Valla Beach this week, and Al says it will be nice to attend the event as aspectator.

"I'll have my camera in handofcourse!" he laughed.

Locals can pick up acopy of the final edition of Australian Street Rodding magazine at their local newsagents, Graffiti Publications in Forest Street, Castlemaine, or online at www.graffitipub.com.au

Graffiti Publications and Australian Street Rodding magazine co-founders Mary and Larry O’Toole are pictured with their extendedfamily.

CircusMania hits!

The big top is up and Circus Mania is set to hit Castlemaine'sWestern Reserve tomorrow when the circus-themed festival returns for its second year

This year's festivalwill run over five big days from September 27 to October 1and kicks offtomorrow night with outrageous adults-only (15+) circus cabaret show 'Whisky &Lace' set to light up 'The May Wirth' big top at 7.30pm.

Circus Mania founders and talented local circus performers in their own right, Caz Walsh and Mason West, said after last year's inaugural sellout festival, the performances would only get better featuring aselection of international stars to feature across three shows including Whisky &Lace; family friendly all-ages show 'Circus Mayhem'; and Adelaide Fringe Festival favourites Petit Circus with their new show 'Bon Apetit' aimed towards kids aged 3+ and young families.

"Whisky &Lace features ahand-picked cast of some of Australia’stop circus performers and will be hosted by show stopping ‘Valerie Hex’ of YUMMY fame," Caz said.

"Get ready for anight of frivolity,skill, and mind-bobbling feats of strength, topped offwith abig glass of naughtiness.

"Circus Mayhem is set to be the best circus rock concert you’ll go to all year,this show is full of awe-inspiring, gaspworthy tricks from amesmerising cast of world-class, awardwinning circus performers! There are acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and rock gods.

"Bon Apetit is adelightful, messy show that will have the whole family hungry for fun food-themed acrobatics, aerials, juggling, musical comedy and more!"

In between shows, enjoy adrink at theGardenBar with drops from ShedshakerBrewing, Harcourt Valley Vineyards and new sponsor Maidenii. There will also be food trucks on hand to keep festival-goers fuelled up between acts.

The Circus Mania bar will also feature live music with performances by Sherri Parry on Wednesday and Thursday and local Jess Parker on Friday and Saturday

Saturday try your hand at free circus skills from 12.30pm1.30pm and on Sunday catch Castlemaine Circus' 'all-female' teen troupe in Circus Mayhem'smatinee performance at 1pm.

"Sunday'sevents will also coincide with the monthly Castlemaine Farmers Market creating afantastic festival atmosphere," Caz said.

Visit circusmania.com.au to grab your tickets today!

Gisborne market changes approved

Gisborne'sOlde Time Market has gained approval to expand its footprint and operating hours.

The market will expand to the east, within the Mechanics Institute, and will include arts and farm produce.

Hours of operation will change to 9am to 2pm with additional start and pack-up times.

When advertised, the proposal attracted eight objections and 44 letters of support.

Macedon Ranges councillors discussed the application at length last week when an amendment for further restrictions was added to permit conditions.

Cr Jennifer Anderson called for aban on stallholders using council bins to dispose of their waste and that they must remove

waste from the site at the end of each market.

Cr Anderson'samendment also included the removal of 2-6 Hamilton Street from market use, that 18 Hamilton Street is used in winter months only,and that 12 Hamilton Street is for office use only on market days.

Further,the market area will need be "returned to normal" by 4pm, including the departure of stallholders.

Councillors spent some time discussing the details of the amendment, some feeling the changes were too restrictive without knowing the impact on the market organisers.

The vote recorded Crs Dominic Bonanno and GeoffNeilnot in favour of the amendment. Ultimately the motion with amendment was passed.

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Billy CartChallenge returns Sunday

One of Castlemaine'slongest running fun-for-all-ages events –The Castlemaine Billy Cart Challenge –isset to return this Sunday October 1.

The challenge will see achange of location in 2023. The new track in Bowden Street runs parallel to the Old Castlemaine Gaol, now home to the Bromley Collection Museum, and enjoys sweeping panoramic views of the historic township.

The Castlemaine Billy Cart Challenge brings people together from all corners of the community.It’sa time when families, friends, schools, community groups and more can come together as ateam to build billy carts to race on the big day

One of the event organisers Camilo Demarco said 'Keeping kids on the street since 1949' was one of their mottos.

“It’sabout kids and adults getting outside, working together and having some old-school fun. We’re working towards building carts and building community –one old pram wheel at atime,” Camilo said.

Competitors will vie for Castlemaine’sfinest trophies, a range of other prizes and, of course, the glory that comes with awin. Race levels range from Rookies, with Under 12 and Under 18 categories, through to Professionals.

The event aims to raise funds for local groups that support the wellbeing of the community

With more than 50 volunteers needed, organisers have teamed up with Rotary Castlemaine to help deliver this fun-filled day

Fellow event organiser Jane Goodrich said the extra support from Rotary had been incredible and they welcomed more volunteers to help out with marshalling and in other roles.

"It'sgreat to have Rotary on board and the challenge is now an official Rotary event," she said.

Rotary Castlemaine'sChristine Barkla said the local organisation was thrilled to get behind this fantastic event.

"It'sall about fostering family and community connections and getting kids offtheir screens and outdoors," she said.

One of this year's cart entrants Miles Geldard said his family was excited to be involved.

"I last competed in 1994 and my children Ned and

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Louey and afriend will be piloting our Pop'sSpeed Shop Newstead entry 'Smelly Belly' on Sunday

"I felt like Itook my life in my hands back in 94! Iwas terrified, but these days there is abig emphasis on safety and our cart actually has brakes!" Miles laughed.

"The cart has been fashioned from the belly tank of a 1947 P-51 Mustang World WarIIfighter plane in Pop's Speed Garage at Newstead and the kids can't wait to hit the hill!"

Local stunt man Paddy O'Sullivan will also be getting in on the action and thrilling the crowd with some of his daring tricks.

"I think the monkey bike will be making areturn! It really gets everyone hyped up!" he said.

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Voting is nowopenfor the People’s Choice Award, whereyou’re invited to vote forthe businessyou think provides exceptional customer service.

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Employment opportunities

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Upcoming Council meeting

ThenextCouncil meeting is on Tuesday17October,6.30pm. Watchatyoutube.com/c/MountAlexanderShireCouncil.

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Whether you’re new to the area or have been around a while, come along on Sunday between 10am and 4pm and experience this much-loved event. Relive the nostalgia of competitive billy cart racing, dating back to Castlemaine’s first soap box derby race down the big hills in 1949.

There will also be hot rods on display anda coffee van to keep spectators revving.

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'A helping hand in life'

Road closure bid

Amy Hume

St Mary'sSchool community is urging Macedon Ranges Shire Council to support aroad closure for future growth and student safety at their Lancefield campus.

Raglan Street has had boom gates closing the road to vehicles during school hours for the past 35 years. Making that road closure permanent is expected to help the school meet needs into the future.

The school has reported apressing need to construct more buildings on their land west of Raglan Street to accommodate growing enrolments.

Road closure is also thought to create a safer and better-connected school environment where students can move freely through this area between buildings.

The application attracted 83 submissions, with 78 in support of the move, and councillors heard submitters at ameeting last week.

Child play therapist/counsellor and school parent, Alannah Jansz, felt it was imperative that the road be closed for safety, security and general wellbeing of students and the school community

"Pick-up and drop-offtimes are quite anxiety-ridden experiences," she said.

"There is not that secure boundary to keep the kids in that space when you've got alot of school traffic around. It is quite stressful.

"Just to know there is something there to stop kids going into those more dangerous zones will be helpful. It also makes the public more aware that this is aschool zone."

Also speaking in support of the change, fellow parent Louise Newnham said the

Police in crash

Police are investigating after acar collided with apolice car at Carlsruhe last Monday.

The collision between the Ford Ranger utility and police vehicle occurred on the Calder Freeway just after 8pm.

It is alleged police were travelling with their lights and sirens on when the two vehicles collided.

Both vehicles sustained major damage and were required to be towed away.

The police officer and driver of the ute, a54-year-old St Albans man, were not injured.

Melbourne-bound lanes of the Calder Freeway were closed for about two hours with heavy vehicles and traffic diverted at Edgecombe Road.

The investigation remains ongoing.

school had adjusted to accommodate the increasing number of students but needed room to expand.

She said the library and art rooms had been converted into classrooms and the number of preps starting school this year had doubled since 2018.

"Imagination and creativity of the leadership team has been to maximise every space they have, but it cannot continue forever," Ms Newnham said.

Raglan Street is Crown Land and not council owned. It is understood the school has been liaising with the state government and authorities about the potential changes. Council officers have worked with St Mary'sfor several years regarding their request. The council is only responsible for determining whether or not to discontinue the road.

Speaking on behalf of the school, Michael McCarthy said the process to enact the road closure had been complicated but the school remained motivated to pursue the proposal.

"It is the best outcome for the school and the community with negligible adverse impact to any individual orgroup," he said.

"The surrounding road network has been shown to have sufficient capacity to meet the existing and future traffic needs."

According to acouncil officer report last month, daily traffic movement of about 100 vehicles has been recorded using the road. They are not expected to be greatly impacted as part of the road closure with other ways to navigate the town.

Councillors are expected to make a decision on the matter at their October 25 scheduled meeting.

Newheritage protection granted

Thirty-two Macedon Ranges sites have gained new heritage overlay protection.

The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C127macr to the Macedon Ranges Planning scheme.

This approval implements the Macedon Ranges Shire Heritage Study: Woodend, Lancefield, Macedon and Mount Macedon offering new protection to sites of interest.

“It’sbeen quite aprocess to get to this point and alot of people have worked hard to bring this to fruition," said Rebecca Stockfeld, council'sdirector of planning and environment.

"It was encouraging to hear from owners how much they appreciate and value their heritage properties.

“Tohave Amendment C127macr approved is agreat outcome and means that we are able toprotect the significance of these places for our community nowand into the future.”

Macedon Ranges Shire Council adopted the heritage study in April, 2019, and began community consultation in June 2021. Following community feedback, it was submitted to the Minister for Planning for approval and gazettal.

For information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/C127-Heritage-Study

Find your career

Are you looking for your first job?

Maybe you want acareer change? Or an opportunity to upskill?

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting community members to attend the Mount Alexander Jobs and Training Expo on Wednesday October 11.

The free event to be held at the Castlemaine Town Hall will feature more than 25 employers and training providers under one roof.

The expo is an opportunity for both employers and job seekers to meet, chat and foster connections. It’s also aplace to find out what jobs, traineeships, career pathways and volunteer opportunities are available across the shire.

Council’s economic development coordinator, Natalie Parsons, said the Jobs and Training Expo was afantastic opportunity for residents to see what jobs and training opportunities were out there.

“Whether you’re looking for your first job, achange in career, an opportunity to upskill, or want to start volunteering in the community, this expo has everything youneed,” Ms Parsons said.

“Here at council wewant to empower our community to connect with the right employers and training opportunities.

“We want tofoster positive economic outcomes for both individuals and our community as awhole.

“I encourage anyone who’s thinking about their career to come along to the expo. It’s afree event where you’ll find so many resources under one roof!” Refreshments will be provided by Murnong Mammas. The expo will run from 11am to 3pm. To register, visit bit. ly/MtAlexJobSeeker

This event is supported by Workforce Australia Local Jobs Bendigo and Castlemaine Community House.

Blue ribbons forRomsey stud

The Suffolk breed was afeature of the sheep competition at this year’sRoyal Melbourne Show and aRomsey stud has come out on top.

Blue Rock Suffolk Stud, from Romsey,was awarded the Champion Suffolk Ewe and went on to win the Supreme Suffolk of the Show

The Melbourne Show was the third feature show for the Suffolk breed this year.The first was held in Dubbo, NSW,inMay followed by the Hamilton Sheepvention in August.

Blue Rock’sDeva Weitman was pleased to take home several ribbons.

“When this 2021 drop ewe with lambs at foot entered the interbreed competitions she won first place in the Australian Stud Sheep Breeders Association’sinterbreed competition,” she said.

“Then she went out to compete against all the sheep breeds at the Melbourne Royal and was awarded the Reserve Champion Sheep of the show What away to celebrate the 175th Melbourne Show It was great to show the state what Romsey has to offer!”

Suffolk judging took place on Friday and interbreed judging on Saturday

New Zealand Waterton Suffolk Stud owner Chris Hampton judged the Suffolk breeds on Friday,and interbreed judging followed on Saturday

Grant helping history

Taradale Historical Group has received $2798 from the Victorian Government’s Local History Grants Program for its archive storage replacement project.

The grant fund aims to contribute to the ongoing legacy of recording Victoria’s

unique and fascinating history

Administered by Public Record Office Victoria, these programs play acrucial role in providing substantial contributions and recognition for history projects throughout the state.

Romsey Blue Rock Suffolk Stud s Deva Weitman and daughter Sequoia are pictured with the prizewinning ewe

TheCompost Conversation

–withJoel Meadows

Put some spring in your (compost) step

Can you feel it in the air,see it in the blossom and smell it on the breeze? I’m sure you can. Spring is well and truly here.

The gardeners among us are either out in the garden getting things ready for the season ahead, or,ifstuck inside, are itching to be out in the garden. There is always so much to do in our spring gardens.

If you have been diligent and your compost system has been working very well, you will have lots of that rich, dark, sticky garden goodness ready to spread on the soil and work lightly into the surface of your beds. But you are probably more like most gardeners Iknow,and you wish you had barrow-loads more compost to be generous with.

Spring is atime ofgreatgrowth and profusion, the plants that have been limping along over winter,finally put on an amazing growth-spurt, and every opportunistic, weedy species in every bed, nook and path of our garden is quite literally ‘making hay while the sun shines’.

This spring abundance is gold for our compost piles, and our future garden will thank usfor anytime spent collecting and collating these free compost gifts now

Lush green grass clippings are high in nitrogen and are an amazing ‘green manure’ boon (if we have avoided noxious sprays! Please do), but can create aheavy wet, airless layer in our compost pile if we make athick layer of them. Always blend grass clippings with layers of woody material like leaves, straw or aged wood-chips and keep the layers thin.

The longer,leggiergreen growth of many of our common weedy-species are also rich in nitrogen, but have more carbon in their stem structure and are pretty close to the perfectly balanced compost ingredient (carbon:nitrogen, moisture content and density).

Taller stemmed plants are ideally cut or pulled before theyset seed (if we are not hitting the ‘safe’ temperatures of an over 55 degree hot compost pile) and we need to chop the stems into manageable lengths (20cm /200mmisgreat) before layering theminour compost pile.

If we leave the stems at full length, we often create large air pockets in our piles that keep our ingredientsapart, dry things out too much and stall the composting process. Turning our compost will be nightmarish, with long stems knitting the pile together and making every fork-full impossibly heavy

Even if you havea mountain of spring weeds, enough to make acompost pile on its own, don’t forget the diversity principle. Compost piles do so much better if you have at leastfive, if not 10 (or more) different ingredientsinyour blend.

Spring is agreat time to be out building compost piles and converting all that sun energy,via photosynthesis, into the future food and soil builder of our garden.

Next week we’ll have alook at presoaking compost ingredients in the dryer months.

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

Town rallies to honour ANZACS

Jade Jungwirth

The Newstead community will come together next month for agood old-fashioned working bee at the Avenue of Honour to place 83 commemorative plaques for each of the local soldiers who fought in WWI.

The heartwarming, community-led initiative was initiated by aresident whose home overlooks the avenue.

When Lesley Dooley learned there were once plaques allocated to each tree for each Newstead soldier who fought in the Great War, sheput out acall for funding and help to reinstate the plaques.

Lesley was inundated with donations from more than 30 locals and organisations and quickly exceeded the $10,000 required. Residents Dr Yvonne Zhou-Grundy and George DeMoel (a retired warrant officer of the Royal Australian Navy) donated $9000, both the Newstead Rural Transaction Centre and Bendigo RSL donated $1000 and long-time resident of the area, 96-year-old Valma Rees, provided agenerous $200.

"I have been overwhelmed by the community support. Each donation, both big and small is greatly appreciated," Lesley said.

"The donations have kept coming, beyond what we needed, so we're putting it aside in the hopes of having amonument made in the future."

In addition to financial contributions, local businesses and groups have donated time and goods to the worthy cause.

From Mark Richardson pre-digging the holes, to the manufacturing of the plaques by Neil Tait, to donations of cement by Chapmans.

Newstead Football Netball Club will be providing man hours and coordination

to erect the plaques on the day,and the Newstead CFAwill have atruck on site to provide water for the installation.

Leading Senior Constable Grant McDonald from Newstead Police will be on site to help with traffic management and the Newstead Men'sShed will provide a barbecue for the volunteers.

Four trees are no longer standing, and despite her best efforts, Lesley has been unable to obtain the exact trees to replace them in time, but she is hopeful they can be replanted in the future.

Newstead FNC president Mark Leckey,

who has been instrumental in getting aworking group together to place the plaques, said the club was always keen to give back to the community

"Wewill have three teams on site, led by players who work in trades, and we're hoping to get at least 20 club members and volunteers to help on the day," Mark said.

"I offer my heartfelt applause to Lesley for all the work she has done, and Iam very honoured to be involved.

"The avenue is the official gateway to the town, and how wonderful to drive into

town and know you've contributed to the place.

"The average age of most of our football players is the same as the men that fought and it'shumbling to be able to honour those who fought for our freedoms."

If anyone is interested in volunteering on Saturday,October 14,call Mark on 0427 779 786 or email mark.leckey@ outlook.com. Mark asks that people arrive at 8.30am for asafety briefing before work begins at 9am with an aim to finish by 11am.

In aheartwarmingcommunity-led initiative, Newstead Avenue of Honour will soon have plaques honouring the local soldiers who fought in WWI. Isobella and Bill Bates stand guard at the spectacular Newstead Avenue of Honour.

A FAIR SHARE FOR REGIONAL NEWS

Regional Australian communities deserve local news as much as our big cities do.

Local independent newspapers still connect more than 80% of the country, but currently the commonwealth government invests close to 0% of its advertising budget here

The federal government could help secure the future of regional news with zero extra cost by simply allocating afairer share of governmentadvertising to local and regional news services.

One pageper week of important government information in regional newspapers would be agreat start. Thisshouldn’t be coontroversial. It’sa simpleand fairsolution for t the future of regional news.

Daniher’s Drivetohit theroad

FightMND’sfamous annual regional road trip, Daniher's Drive, will make stops in Lancefield, Romsey and Kyneton when it arrives next month.

The drive raises awareness and funds for the fight against motor neurone disease and hits the road October 12-15, stopping overnight in Swan Hill, Shepparton and Creswick.

It'sanopportunity to get your friends and family together,form ateam, pick your fundraising car and contribute to the fight against MND, all while having fun.

Day one (October 12) will see astop by Romsey Park Recreation Reserve after 8am, followed by avisit to St Mary'sPrimary School in Lancefield.

The drive returns to the Ranges on Day three (October 14) for the Kyneton Farmers Market after 10.30am. There will also be alunch stop at the Pig and Whistle Hotel in East Trentham about 1.20pm.

“Daniher’sDrive was established to put the fun into fundraising, and we are incredibly

appreciative of the wonderful support from all the regional communities in the build-up to this year’sevent," said Neale Daniher,FightMND co-founder and patron.

"Welookforward to seeing as many people as we can on the road,atour community and night events and please help us ‘beat the beast’.

"Thanks to our awesome teams and sponsors, and everyone who has contributed along the way since our first drive back in 2015.

"I’m proud to say that since that first tyre rolled, we’ve raised more than $12 million that FightMND has been able to direct towards research to find acure and care for those people like me, living with MND.”

The 2023 Drive will take place from Thursday,October12 to Sunday,October 15. Abrand new2023 Jayco Starcraft Bushpack 19.61-3 Caravan, valued at $63,790, is also being raffled as part of the fundraising efforts this year

Daniher’s Drive will make stops in Lancefield, Romsey and Kyneton when it arrives next month.

Rising pop star’s newrelease

Rising pop star and artist Amalie is releasing her highly anticipated single, So Please

This addictive pop anthem is set to release on Friday October 13.

The release of So Please follows the success of her latest single, Good Luck Black Cat

The 18-year-old Macedon artist began her musical journey full-time at the age of 14, releasing her first two singles, Parachute Man and Am IGoing Crazy,soonafter she featured in Fever by London production team, OMNIVI3E.

Fun, electric and relatable, So Please is asong you can’t help but sing along to, inspired by Amalie’s own experiences.

Amalie said So Please was about frustration and life and overwhelm.

"You know, you're trying to get somewhere, you’ve got a goal and your annoyed because things keep happening that make you feel like it's so far away and hard to get to and it's at that moment when you just explode and this song finds fun and humour in that," she said.

"Everybody feels like that, everybody has amomentwhen they need to just go nuts for a minute and let it out and that's what makes So Please so relatable."

Amalie has yet again painted the artwork for her single. Painting and the arts have always been ahugepartof Amalie’s life. She began paint-

ing commission portraits at the age of 14 to fund her musical career.

The artwork depicts different aspects of her life. Self portraits and boxes scattered around the room; glimpses of the wallpaper from her Gran's house and the ceiling plasterwork from her old music room.

Amalie describes the artwork as a"self reflection or an overwhelming space that reflects different parts of myself, a metaphorical interpretation of how Ifeelwheneverything gets to much".

The artwork also contains hidden connections to herpreviousrelease, Good Luck Black Cat,and afew connections to her future releases too.

"I was inmy room one day, we hadrecently moved house," Amalie said.

"I was sitting on the bed and all Ihad in the room were boxes and the self portraits I had hang up on the walls and it was areally weird experience having all of these reflections of myself staring back at meand that gave me the idea for the artwork for So Please."

Written by Amalie with the intent to perform it inthe streets of Byron Bay, So Please has been produced with the help of platinum award-winning producer Garrett Kato.

It will be available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and iTunes.

Snaps for inclusivity

Inclusion is the central focus of aphoto competition to celebrate International Day of People with Disability

The Macedon Ranges

Shire Council hosted competition is open to everyone and encourages people to capture inclusivity in daily life.

Youdon’t need to be an expert photographer or have professional camera to take part, casual shots taken on aphone are welcome.

Competition categories will focus on different aspects of life such as education and employment, the arts, sport and recreation.

There will also be acategory for photographers who identify as apersonwith disability and for photographers under 16 years old.

Prizes will be awarded for each category and for the photo selected by judges as the most outstanding illustration of ‘This is what inclusion means to me’.

The competition closes on October 29, with apresentation event on November 29, leading into IDPwD, celebrated on December 3. Atravelling exhibition will follow for the community to view entries, which will also be displayed online.

Visit the Macedon Ranges Shire Council website for more information or call 5422 0333.

Pop star and artist Amalie.

Kickstart your health

We all want to feel great and have the energy to do the things we love. But taking the first step to better health can feel overwhelming without the right support, and expert advice can often be costly and difficult to access.

The Life! program can help.

Delivered by dietitians, exercise physiologists and registered nurses, Life! empowers you to make small changes to your daily habits to improve your nutrition, physical activity and stress management.

Life! is funded by the Victorian Government and managed by Diabetes Victoria. It is the largest prevention program of its kind in Australia and since the program began in 2007, more than 75,000 people have joined.

The program is completely free.

Sherie Connors is aregistered nurse and diabetes educator living in Gisborne and has been running Life! groups in the Macedon Ranges for more than 10 years.

Groups will begin in the Macedon Ranges in October and November 2023.

Enrol in the Life! program today by contacting Sherie on 0409 906 615 or by visiting: lifeprogram.org.au

Artists market brings the magic

The Castlemaine Artists Market lights up Castlemaine'sWestern Reserve with a diverse range of artist stalls, demonstrations and workshops in the creative and performing arts each month.

There are children'sactivities and live music to enjoy,aswell as adelicious range of food and drink available for purchase.

Three dates remaining for 2023 are: Sunday October 22, 10am-3pm, Sunday November 26, 10am-3pm and Saturday December 16 for the Twilight Market, 3-7pm.

On October 22, Raziel Gutierrez and friends are playing Mexican-flavoured songs to lift the spirit.

Talented singer songwriter,Sascha Muller,will be aspecial guest at the market on November 26.

The Twilight Market on December 16 will host young singer songwriters involved in the

Mount Alexander Shire FREEZA program as well as aworkshop in African drumming facilitated by Gianni Boragine.

Marie Bissonier from Keep Shining will be offering nature-based creative activities for children to enjoy

The list of attractions keeps growing. So visit the market yourself to join the fun.

Sherie Connors is aregistered nurse and diabetes educator living in Gisborne.

Anational symposium on ageism and respect for older people will be held in Daylesford on October 3and 4, to coincide with International Day of the Older Person.

The 2023 Embolden Symposium will focus on cultural dimensions of ageism and practical prevention.

With the theme 'Words Make Worlds' the event will draw on theories of language as apowerful tool for change, discussing how language can help perpetuate ageism and inequalities and how language can be utlised to make change.

Event organiser and director and founder of Celebrate Ageing, Dr Catherine Barrett, who has worked with older people for 40 years, believes that older people are one of the most wonderful cohorts of people on the planet.

"But somewhere along the way,we've lost sight of this," Dr Barrett said.

"Weneed to turn this around, not just because older people deserve better,but also because doing so would make the world abetter place for all of us.

"I believe such asignificant cultural shift requires abroad range of strategies. Strategies are needed to encourage every Australian to roll up their sleeves, embrace their own ageing and rethink their interactions with older people," she said.

The program is structured to engage participants to share their expertise with the aim to leave participants feeling inspired and with plans for change.

More than 50 presenters will include; Linguist Professor Kate Burridge discussing the power of language and Dr Stephanie Dowrick talking about worker and carer fatigue andburnout.

Congress delegations will share presentations on: Aboriginal people living with dementia; dialysis andolder men; ageing

on afarm; Muslim immigrants; living with HIV;homeless older women; LGBTIQ+ veterans; male care partners; men living with dementia; polio survivors; oldersex workers; trans and gender diversepeople and women living with dementia.

Other highlights include the launch of the #OldisBeautiful Campaign and a Congress of Older People’sVoices from the Margins, plus arange of interactive sessions to explore languageand prevention campaigns.

First established in 2018, the symposium is designed to embolden –orbuild the capacity and confidence of –service providers, policymakers, community leaders, older people working to combat ageism and build respect for older people.

Tickets range from $20 for unwaged people to $650 and can purchased at events.humanitix.com/embolden2023symposium.

The Embolden Symposium is Australia’s only national event combatting ageism and building respect for older people.

Whistling pigs break intosong

“Loved it, loved it, loved it!” This was Marg'scomment on an evening held by acommunity choir at the Pig &WhistleHotel in East Trentham on September 20.

Marg sings with the altos in the Woodend Warblers, who with family and friends enjoyed anight of feasting and drinking to mark the end of another joyful term of singing together

There was lots of camaraderie and cheerfulness while the Warblers tucked into their meals, but the moment when choir director Andrew Price asked “Who wants to sing?” the room came alive.

“I was out of the dining room when the singing started, but when Ireturned there was anew warmth and energy in the room," Tenor Vicki said.

The Woodend Warblers have been getting together for five years now and are awelcoming and safe environment for anyone who wants to sing. There are no auditions and even those who say they “can't sing” are supported to find their voice and their confidence. No musical knowledge is needed. Andrew finds away for even the most timid to join in and experience the happiness of singing with others and creating lovely harmonies.

Soprano Trish said the evening was another wonderful Warbler gathering.

"Fun, friendship and music. Just perfect,” she said.

The sense of warmth and togetherness in achoir just seems to happen naturally while choristers are stumbling through anew song and gradually turning it into ashowpiece.

The Woodend Warblers meet every Wednesday night (barring school holidays) at the Norma Richardson Hall at 7.30 pm. $12 per session –first session free! Absolutely everyone is welcome. The Warblers start up again on Wednesday October 4. Enquiries –ring Andrew on 0419 604 444.

FOGO is coming to Hepburn

Hepburn Shire Council will introduce aweekly kerbside collection of food organics and garden organics for township residents early next year in a move aimed at diverting thousands of tonnes of organic material from landfill.

Mayor Cr Brian Hood said bin audits showed that about half of the contents of red-lidded landfill bins are made up of items that can go into FOGO. This includes food scraps and leftovers, meat, bones, dairy products, garden clippings, leaves and weeds.

The roll-out cost and first few months of the service will be funded by the council’s Waste Reserve Fund. Ratepayers won't see any change to the waste charge this financial year, but costs will be incurred from July 2024.

For full details about changes to the bin service, visit the council’s website: hepburn.vic.gov.au/FOGO

Concerns aired

Gisborne residents have expressed unease over plans for asix-unit development at 56 Howey Street.

The application proposes dwellings arranged in two rows with acommon access proposed in the middle, that is accessible via Goode Street.

Neighbouring residents have flagged concerns including increased traffic, inadequate roadways, lacking footpaths and design that is out of character

Macedon Ranges Shire councillors heard earlier this month that conversations were under way with the developer about potential footpath improvements.

Councillors are expected to make adecision on the permit at aplanning delegated committee meeting in October

Woodend Warblers at the Pig &Whistle.

Garden Lovers’Fairreturns to Bolobek

The much-loved Garden Lovers' Fair will return to Bolobek, amagnificent property and garden situated at the base of Mount Macedon, on the weekend of October 7and 8.

More than 50 high-quality and specialist stallholders selling everything from rare plants to garden tools, food and wine, bulbs, native plants, succulents, trees, clematis, and many other plants and garden related products will be exhibiting and selling from 10am until 4pm on both days.

Ahighlight of this year's Fair will be the attendance of Maggie Beer AO as guest speaker on the Sunday morning.

Maggie is an Australian icon best known for her down to earth and delicious cooking. She has appeared on the ABC series The Cook and the Chef, The Great Australian Bake Off and MasterChef Australia,and is probably Australia’s favourite cook! Importantly, she is an extremely keen and dedicated gardener at her base in The Barossa Valley in South Australia.

Maggie will be speaking abut her love of gardens, how productive gardening directs us toward ahealthier lifestyle and our responsibility for looking after the environment.

“In my garden nothing is wasted. Ihave been growing our food for more than 30 years but Ihave got better at it over time," Maggie said.

"What Igrow is the key to what we eat. Everything Igrowisorganic and everything is utilised –ifnot by us then in my compost, or in my worm farm."

The Fair is also abig fundraiser for local charities with the SES, Mt Macedon and Macedon Community House, the local CWA, the Scouts, and the local Horticultural Society all benefitting from funds raised at the event.

The Bolobek garden is arguably one of the most written about in Australia, having appeared over the years in Gardens Illustrated, Country Style, Women’s Weekly, various newspapers and numerous books on gardens and gardening as well as on TV shows such as Gardening Australia and Postcards

The garden is now more than 110 years old. It covers approximately seven hectares and includes awonderful picking and vegetable garden and glorious deciduous trees in amanicured setting. Much new work has been completed since the Fair last year including the renewal of the Crab Apple Walk and anew perennial border on the north side of the garden.

The Garden Lovers' Fair is agreat outing for families and there is ample onsite parking. The Gardens at Bolobek are open to visitors on both days of the Fair.

Tickets are $16.50 with children under 16 admitted free and are now available online at Gardenloversfair.com.au or at the entrance gate on the day. Bolobek is located at 370 Mount Macedon Road, Macedon. Open 10am to 4pm both days.

Ample parking onsite. Dogs not allowed as Bolobek is aworking farm.

Gallery transformedwithvirtual reality

Families can find some free school holiday fun at anew exhibition at Central Goldfields Art Gallery in Maryborough.

Inspired by Sci-Fi, comics and fantasy movies, Terminus: Jess Johnson &Simon Ward is avirtual reality installation that transports the viewer into an imaginary landscape of colour and pattern populated by human clones, moving walkways and gateways to new realms.

With their pioneering use of virtual reality, artists Jess Johnson and Simon Ward hold a unique position among contemporary art practitioners.

Johnson’s drawings are transformed from analogue into digital and from solo practice into cross-disciplinary collaboration, forming the basis of this virtual experience.

The exhibition has been animated by Simon Ward and the result is Terminus:a mysterious universe of alien architecture populated by humanoid clones and cryptic symbols, explored via anetwork of travellators and gateways.

Central Goldfields Art Gallery coordinator Helen Kaptein said the gallery was the one lucky public art gallery in central Victoria where visitors could experience the exhibition.

“It is the first time an exhibition from the National Gallery has been presented at Central Goldfields Art Gallery and we are proud to work with the National Gallery in bringing this exhibition to the people of central Victoria and visitors to our region," Ms Kaptein said.

“Terminus provides five virtual reality experiences that each last about five minutes and will take the viewer on ajourney into different realms. It’s exciting to be presenting work by leading VR artists Jess Johnson and Simon Ward and to immerse ourselves and our visitors in this fast-growing field of digital artwork. Be prepared to be transported!”

This exhibition will be on display until November 5.

Central Goldfields Art Gallery is in the Old Fire Station, 1Neill Street, Maryborough. The Gallery is open from Thursday to Sunday from 10 am to 4pm, and entry is free.

Alineupfor laughs

The organisers of Romsey Primary School’sannual fundraiser Comedy Night are thrilled to announce the lineup of TomGleeson (MC), support act Anne Edmonds and headliner Dave O'Neil.

This year the school is fundraising for much-needed new turf for its sport courts.

This is an adults-only event, so book your babysitters.

Tickets $55 (non-allocated seating).

Doors open 5pm, with local food trucks –Kyneton’s Dhaba Indian curry,FarmTruck burgers and Romsey’s own Mia Mia Gelateria serving waffles with vanilla bean gelato, chocolate sauce and coffee.

The bar will be open before and after the gig (5pm until late). Come early and enjoy Romsey Primary School's beautiful hospitality!

Pre-purchasing food is essential via the try booking website. Don't miss out!

Saturday October 21. Show starts 7.30pm. Romsey Primary School performance space. Station Road, Romsey

Tickets at www.trybooking.com/cjgcu

Jess Johnson and Simon Ward, Terminus (still), 2017 -2018, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, commissioned with the assistance of The Balnaves Foundation 2017, purchased 2018 ©Jess Johnson and Simon Ward, courtesy of Darren Knight Gallery, Sydney; Ivan Anthony Gallery, Auckland and Jack Hanley Gallery, New York.

Maggie in her veggie patch at home.

Photo: James Morgan

Run for your life...

Since2008,RunTheMainehassoughtto encourageandenableparticipationintheartof running(anddancing,whenitcomestotheBird); indeed,theeventwasbornfromthesimplenotion ofvaluinghealthtolivelife.

Running,andwalkingforthatmatter,havesomany benefitswhateveryourageorability

Thisyear,weaimtoencouragemoreofour communitytogetup,getoutthere,andenjoythe fantasticfreedomrunningaffordsus.Wehopeour ambassadorshaveinspiredyoutogetoutthere. Ifyouthinkrunningisnotforyou,thinkagain!Sure, ittakestime,effort,energyandnotablesupport butmostpeoplecan(run).TheCastlemainerunning communityisanawesomebunch;youprobably knowafew,andyoumayalreadybeanactivePark Runner.It’sthesupport&camaraderiethatmakes runningsorewarding,evenifyouprefertorunsolo. Whenitcomestoplacestorun,wearespoiltfor choice.Our3coursesshowcasejustasmalltasteof whatweareluckytohaveonourdoorstep. Ourhalfmarathonmakesuseoftheexcellent Castlemaine—Maldonrailtrail.Thebuzz,emerging fromwoodlandsintothebeautifulMucklefordValley, withanexpansiveviewofLeanganook,isunique. Whenthewildflowersareinbloom,the 10kmrunthroughtheWalmerStateforestis positivelyenchanting.AndthejewelofCastlemaine, ourBotanicalGardens,the5kmrunmakesthebest useofthiswell-troddenpath—areallyfunrun,for everyonetoenjoy.

Registrationontheday&bibcollecetionopensat1.15pm

21km|Start3.05pmMaldon(departs2pmfromCastlemaine) 10km|Start4.25pmCampReserve,Castlemaine 5km |Start4.40pmCampReserve,Castlemaine

Welcome&Smokingceremony4.00pm|Presentationsfrom6.00pm

RRTPROVIDINGFREETEA,COFFEE&BURGERS—FREEBAGSTORAGE&TRANSFERS

Wehopetoseeyououtontheday,andifyou’re notrunningthisyear,comedownandshowyour support.There’snothinglikeacheeringcrowdto motivateandinspirearunner

AFINALWORDFROMTHEBIRDFOR2023

Overthe15yearsofRunTheMainewearejust gettingbiggerandbigger.2023isreadyandset tobeourbiggestyet.

Fromsmallbeginningstheinspirationremainsto valuehealth,tolivelife.NowRunTheMainenot onlyisasalutetoouractiverunningandwalking community,italsocelebratesthejoyofconnection ofpeopleinourbeautifulplace.

Thankyouallforparticipatingforyourselvesand yourcommunityandwelcomethosevisitingfrom allover.Let’sGO!

FinnGirbon

on the right track

HagenCosgriff

AliceTaylor

StephanieSilvagni

SUPER QUIZ?

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. Anew mural featuring three yellowtailed black cockatoos is located in which Macedon Ranges town?

2. In which month is the Lancefield Show to be held this year?

3. What milestone anniversary is Lancefield Farmers Market celebrating this year?

4. Who did Woodend-Hesket A-grade netballers defeat to win this year’s premiership? (3 points)

5. Which senior football team claimed back-to-back premiership honours in the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League?

General knowledge (1 point)

6. What music icon starred as The Goblin King in the cult 1980s film Labyrinth?

7. The following are all brands of what: Guylian, Godiva and Dove?

8. What colour is the typical hat worn by the character Carmen Sandiego, from the computer game Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

9. What PTY LTD stand for when following abusiness/company name? (3 points)

10. In which country are the Nike headquarters based?

TODAY’S CROSSWORD

Aprogram of unity AndrewM.Banks, Kyneton

If the Macedon Ranges Shire Council was genuinely interested in Aboriginal Reconciliation, they would look to Mount Alexander Shire Council and the way they celebrate Australia Day.Theirsisatrue celebration of all that is great about our nation.

Afull program has been developed in conjunction with the Dja Dja Wurrung aboriginal community.There are representatives from the local council, members of Parliament and Uncle Rick and members of the Dja Dja Wurrung community

New citizens are enthusiastically welcomed, and Australians of the Year acknowledged for their services to the community.The awards were followed by several Indigenous artists.

This is amature program built around unity,acknowledgement and acceptance of past wrongs but looking towards afuture together.One of unity,equality of opportunity and pursuit of common goals.

Mt Alexander Shire and the Dja Dja Wurrung community are to be commended on moulding aprogram that offers hope for the future for all Australians.

Our communities, of all persuasions, colour and creed want to come together and celebrate the unique society that is Australia.

Ibelieve this is what the community want, as demonstrated by the recent change of mind by the Bayside City Council when challenged by the ratepayers.

Entirelyconsistent David Cheal,Redesdale

There has been correspondence lately about no longer celebrating Australia Day on January 26each year

Unfortunately some correspondents confuse two separate questions –

1. Should we celebrate the good aspects of our country (i.e. celebrate Australia Day), and

2. Should that day be January 26 each year?

The first time all states and territories of this country recognised January 26 as ‘Australia Day’ was in 1935. The first time it was declared as anational public holiday was 1994.

Ihave asmall cardboard token, sold as fundraising for the families left behind by casualties of World WarI

Iinherited the token from my grandparents. It was designed to be worn attached to ashirt or coat button. The token is shaped like mainland Australia (it‘s rather difficult to attach Tasmania to acardboard token).

On the token is the wording ‘AUSTRALIA DAY, JULY30TH 1915, REMEMBER THE HEROES OF THE DARDANELLES’.

So, for those who favour atraditional day to be celebrated as‘Australia Day’, perhaps that date should be July 30.

Whether we celebrate Australia Day is one question. Whether we hold those celebrations on January 26 is aseparate question.

It is entirely consistent to favour celebrating ‘Australia Day’ but not to favour those celebrations being held on January 26.

Let's stand together

Cathryn Lotz, Kyneton

Iread thearticle that told us about the changes being made concerning Australia Day and other subjects that makeAustralia. Most of the responses to the article have not been very positive.

Iamfrom South Africa and am so proud to say that IamanAustralian Citizen. What saddens me is this Yes/No idea that is just causing so much division.

Before making any decision, look at countries like South Africa. Names of towns, cities, roads, airports, important dates, the country flag...I could go on...were all changed. All the changes changed/helped nothing, most importantly

the people. It just cost the country and its people so much that could have been put to better use. There was so much expectation with all the changes and Ithink the fact that nothing did change, caused more unrest. There will always be people who are upset about something, that'slife.

Iloveitwhen Ihear people call each other 'mate'. Let'sstand together,hand on heart, sing the national anthem, and think about the words we sing.

Forall Australians

David Reed,New Gisborne Hear,hear TomO'Dea! ('Who gave council the authority?', Opinions, September 12).

Australia Day is anational day honouring both our history and many important and valuable people who have contributed so much to this nation. These people include many nationalities andcome from all walks of life and include Indigenous Australians.

How can five members of Macedon Ranges Shire Council presume to speak on behalf of us all onthe matter of changing the date of this day?

Local councillors needs to stick to their brief of local business. They are elected to do this and this only

Warning signage needed

Janine McDougall, RiddellsCreek

OurRiddells Creek geese may not be wildlife but they are sentientbeingswho deserve appropriate care when injured.

Full credit to Samantha G. ('Protect our geese', Opinions,September 5) for her compassionate and determined efforts to secure care for agoose seriously injured by acareless motorist. What asad situation that all the options she tried were to no avail! Samantha, Ihave discovered a fewpossible options, which the Midland Express editor may be able to pass on to you privately. Iagree warning signage is much needed to protect our Riddells Creek geese.

Where willthis all go?

Stephen Holgate, Woodend

My letter of September 12 attracted several ‘detractors’. To respond, Iwas arguing neither for or against the referendum question itself. My concern remains that many public institutions (banks, universities, corporations, sports clubs, local governments and churches) are now alarmingly crossing along-established line by supporting publicly one side in areferendum (despite Indigenous people themselves have varied views); and thereby disrespecting the diversity of political views within their own constituents and moving into political activism. Where will this all go in future? Rosie Baker points out that her church stands up for the oppressed. This is very commendable and governments do too, annually providing billions of dollars alleviating Indigenous disadvantage. But this is not the concern Ispecifically raise –which is that asignificant constitutional change that is not without contention can be so unequivocally promoted by our customarily politically-neutral public institutions.

GeoffHildebrandt’sslightly supercilious advice to listen “with our heart, not our spleen” overlooks the role of our head in important matters; and perhaps explains some of the contemporary confusion around the propriety ofpublicinstitutions getting into partisan politics.

Rev Wilson recounts the Good Samaritan parable where two first century Jewish leaders avoid aninjured man on the road because of religious rules about contact with a‘foreigner’ or the ‘dead’ and because ‘he is not for them aneighbour’. He draws aparallel between this and Australia’streatment of Indigenous people: “When we vote …we will have to decide whether the Indigenous community is or is notour neighbour”.

So, in his view,‘no’ voters will be rejecting our Indigenous as their neighbour? This is

troubling. Despite the relative disadvantage some Indigenous unfortunately still endure today,they are not categorised as foreigners or even ‘neighbours’ as in the Gospel story but are full citizens, with full voting rights and full access to government and other practical support.

There is in fact no parallel here to the treatment of outsiders in Jesus’ time. On voting in the referendum, Rev Wilson says, “It is not the role of the church to tell anyone how…”. Agreed, but the prominent signage clearly proclaims, “Vote Yes”.

Distressing state of affairs

John Mitchell, deputy president, KynetonMen’sShed

Iwas dismayed to discover the Macedon Ranges Shire Council has permitted the long-standing battle between the Riddells Creek Men’sShed and the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House to develop into an unnecessary legal battle.The RCNH has apparently engaged alaw firm to make unrealistic demands on the RCMS –a group that was set up to fight men’smental health and wellbeing, and which used to –when it had ashed –undertake considerable community work.

The men of Riddells Creek want ashed and need ashed.The current dispute, which has dragged on for some years, has already severely adversely affected the health of many of the shed’scurrent and former members.

The shire’smayor and chief executive officer –not to mention the councillors –should hang their collective headsin shame.Thatthis issue has been permitted to degenerate to its current 'low'level is an appalling and distressing state of affairs. The council should wake up to itself and start demonstrating some leadership.

Hope for abetter future

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It’s so sad some at the Kyneton Daffodil &Arts Festival grand parade saw those promoting the Yescase for the Voice referendum in the grand parade as performing a“political stunt” or worse “disgusting” ('Leave politics out of the parade', Opinions, September 19).

It’sreally important to understand that the referendum is NOT apolitical campaign or about political parties. It’sabout what we want for Indigenous Australians who –most people accept –continue to suffer arange of serious issues that must be addressed by us asociety

Currently there is an eight-year gap in life expectancy for First Nations people, who also face worse rates of disease and infant mortality,a suicide rate twice as high as the non-indigenous population and fewer opportunities for education and training.

The Yescampaign calls for positive change. Governments –both Labor and Liberal –have hadto admit that despite their best intentions over many years, they haven’t been able to close the gap for First Nations people.

We must do something different. AVoice will mean First Nations people have the chance to advise governments onwhat works best for them; rather than being told by governments what is best.

The Voice will not have veto powers over government decisions; it will only give advice on matters that affect First Nations people. In fact, if the Voiceis passed,itwill make absolutely no difference to the lives of the non-Indigenous population.

Anovote is avote for more of the same failures.

Iapplaud the Kyneton Yescampaigners’ positivity and their willingness to publicly promote their hope for abetter future for our First Nations people.

Ultimately,afairer,more caring, inclusive and respectful Australia that looks after all its citizens is better for everyone –including those children and grandchildren at the Kyneton parade who might be proud that we finally cared enough to stop looking the other way

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this October

There's plenty across the district to help keep senior folk healthy, active and well cared for. Make it your aim during this year's event to discover what could be out there foryou.

CelebrateinMountAlexanderShire

Go enjoy the 2023 Seniors Festival celebrations in Mount Alexander Shire. This year’stheme is Learn. Love Live It’s designed to encourage older people to embrace learning and new experiences, creating alife that not only brings joy,but also helps to live happier and healthier lives.

Mount Alexander Shire Council is partnering with Castlemaine Community House, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre and Harcourt Progress Association to deliver aseries of events to celebrate Seniors Festival.

Events include acountry concert featuring a Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute show and community lunches and mini expos in Castlemaine, Maldon and Harcourt.

Plus, seniors can enjoy eight days of free public transport from Sunday October 1to Sunday October 8.

Find out more about what’sonatcch.org.au/ community/mount-alexander-seniors-festival Events

Castlemaine Community Lunch and mini expo

The best two-course vegetarian lunch in town. Stop by for adelicious lunch, fabulous company and amini expo that will connect seniors with terrific local opportunities for learning, socialising and loving life.

When: Tuesday October 3, 12.30pm-2pm

Where: Castlemaine Town Hall

Cost: $7 suggested donation –seniors and kids under 12 eat free

Maldon Community Lunch and mini expo

A delicious two-course meal. No need to book, just stop by.Plus amini expo.

When: Wednesday October 4, 12.30pm

youhave acurrentWill?

It’s an easy thing to put off, but if recent events have taught us anything, it’s that no one can be sureofwhatthe futureholds.

Robertson Hyetts can help youprotect the things that matter most, and make sure your wishes areclearly communicated.

–Will preparation and complex estate planning

–Deceased EstateAdministration/Probate

–Preparation of Enduring Powers of Attorney

CallVesnaPocuca on 03 5472 1588 robertsonhyetts.com.au

Where: Maldon Neighbourhood Centre

Cost: $7 suggested donation –seniors and kids under 12 eat free CountryConcert

Get Rhythm aJohnny Cash and June Carter Tribute Show

Husband and wife duo Mark and Joanne Caligiuri lead afantastic ensemble as country music’sfavourite couple.

When: Thursday October 5, 2pm

Where: Castlemaine Town Hall

Cost: Free –this is aticketed event with limited places

Book: www.stickytickets.com.au/BF9O9

HarcourtCommunity Lunch and mini expo

A two course vegetarian lunch and amini expo.

When: Friday October 6, 12.30pm

Where: Harcourt Valley Community House, 23 Station Street, Harcourt

Cost: $7 suggested donation –seniors and kids under 12 eat free Transportavailable

Transport will be provided between Maldon, Castlemaine and Harcourt for each of these events.

To arrangepick up and/or drop offbetween your home and an event, contact Castlemaine Community House on 5472 4842 or reception@cch.org.au

Willsandassetsin morethanonecountry

Increasingly people are owning assets in more than one country around the world and require succession documents including a Will to cover all those assets.

Usually,itisassumedthatone Will will cover all their assets. However,ifonly aWill in Australia is made, it might not be effective in other countries. For an Australian Will to be considered valid in another country it would need to be valid under the laws of that country.EvenifanAustralianWill is accepted asvalid formally,because of application of the different law it might have adifferent effect in dealing with the assets in that country

As VesnaPocuca (pictured), associate lawyer at Robertson Hyetts, explains, the Will makermighthavetwo options, depending on where thoseassets are situated.

International Wills

“An international Will is executed pursuant to the Unidroit ‘Convention Providing aUniform Law onthe Form of anInternational Will 1973’, being aninternational Convention towhich Australia became aparty in 2014,” Vesnasaid

“A Will that is made pursuant to the requirements of the Convention will be accepted in countries that are signatories to the Convention.

An international Will shall be valid as regards form if it is made in the form of an international Will complying with the provisions set out in the Convention. However,the international Will might not be totally effective in terms of dealing with assets in another country because of the different lawsofsuccession which may apply,” Vesna said

“Therefore, although the international Will will be accepted by the Convention-participating country,itmight still not be operative in that country and not achieve the outcome that the will maker wanted it to achieve.”

Multiple Wills

“The other and preferred option is to make an Australian Will and aWill/Wills to deal with the assets in the countries/s in which the assets are located,” Vesna said.

She explained the reasons for having multiple Wills are:

1. If there are beneficiaries who are inheriting Australian assets and beneficiaries in the other country who are inheriting in that country,the costs of transferring the assets between jurisdictions could be avoided.

2. Both countries might require the original Will to deal with the assets, or if agrant is obtained in one country then it will not be possible to deal with the assets in the other country until that probate is re-sealed, which could cause delays.

3. There might be tax savings if the different jurisdictions are dealing with the assets in their own jurisdiction.

“Each Will should refer to the other Will without using any language to revoke the sustainability of either Will,” Vesnasaid. “Otherwise, if oneWill revokes the other it might mean that the law of intestacy could apply with respect to the assets located in the country in which the Will was revoked, and the laws of intestacy are different in different countries.”

If you would like more information, or to discuss your options further,contact VesnaPocuca at Robertson Hyetts on 5472 1588.

Rewardsofvolunteering

Buda Castlemaine is a welcoming and inclusive place for seniors to volunteer.This historic site offers avariety of volunteer opportunities that can be particularly appealing to seniors looking to give back to their community and stay active in their retirement years.

Buda offers ameaningful and enriching experience where seniors can connect with history,engage in various activities, and be part of a supportive community Here are some reasons why Buda is agreat place for seniors to volunteer:

*Rich history: Buda is a beautifully preserved historic home and garden that provides aunique opportunity for seniors to engage with the past. Volunteers with an interest in history and heritage can contribute to preserving and sharing its unique story with visitors.

*Diverse volunteer roles: Buda offers arange of roles to suit different interests and abilities.

Volunteers can choose from tasks like gardening, guided tours, event support, maintenance or administrative work, allowing them to find arole that aligns with their skills and preferences.

*Social interaction: Volunteering at Buda provides seniors with the chance to socialise and connect with like-minded individuals. It offers asense of belonging and community, which is essential for maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing.

*Physical activity: Gardening and maintenance tasks at Buda can provide seniors with agentle form of physical activity.Staying active is crucial for maintaining good health in later years, and Buda offers opportunities to do so in a beautiful outdoor setting.

*Sense of purpose: Volunteering often provides asense of purpose and fulfilment, which can be especially valuable for seniors in retirement.

Contributing to the preservation of ahistoric site like Buda

can be deeply rewarding.

*Inclusivity: Buda strives to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all volunteers, regardless of age or background. Seniors are valued for their experience and contributions.

If you’re asenior looking to volunteer in the Castlemaine area, Buda could be the place for you. They would love to hear from you by clicking ‘support’ on the website www.budacastlemaine. org, emailing admin@ budacastlemaine.org or phoning 5472 1032.

(Pictured here is ateam of Buda volunteers.)

Careclose tohome

If you’re thinking about your future and want to stay in the area you love, Dhelkaya Health offers onsite accommodation for residential care at Castlemaine and Maldon Hospital campuses.

In Castlemaine, the three residential care facilities are Ellery House, Thompson House and Penhall Hostel. In Maldon, the two residential facilities are Mountview Home and Jessie Bowe House. The complexity of care requirements determines which residence best suits each person and incoming residents can choose between Maldon and Castlemaine locations.

All the facilities have close-knit communities of residents who are supported bycaring staff.

Residents enjoy the independence of being able to maketheir own lifestyle choices about menus, hairdressing and personal care, socialactivities and health classes.

Regular visits from local volunteers, musical groups and school children enable residents to maintain vibrant, social relationships with the local community,and build new ones.

Dhelkaya Health alsooffers residential respite. Respite gives an older person or their carer abreak from their usual care arrangements. Subsidies are available to help with the costs and eligible clients are entitled to 63 days of respite care in afinancial year.This canbeextendedbyuptoanother 21 days if an Aged Care Assessment Team approves it.

If you’re thinking about yourfuture and would like to book atour or have achat about residential care arrangements, call Dhelkaya Health on 5471 3777 or email rac@castlemainehealth.org.au

Benefitsof liftingweights

It’swell-known that as you get older,you can losemuscle mass and bone density.This can lead to balance and mobility problems, which increases the risk of falls and injury,and ultimately,loss of quality of life and independence.

But the great news is, you can combat this decline and build strength, at any age, through lifting weights. It’snever too late

Of course, any type of exercise is beneficial for your health, but research shows thatstrength training gives you the most bang for your buck when it comes to overall healthand building astrong and resilient body

This is evidenced by the members of the Never TooLate strength training program at Real Strength Studio in Castlemaine. Head coach, Daniel Pollard, says they have members in their 70s and 80s, with no previous experience lifting weights, who’ve seen dramatic improvements in their strength, mobility,posture, bone density and overall health.

Gay,amember of Real Strength, was astonished to learn that in 18 months of weight training, her bone density had increased by four per cent.

“My doctor nearly fell offhis chair when he read my bone scan, “she said.

Lifting weights can sound scary.It’soften associated with gym junkies and bodybuilders, but weight training can be adapted to suit the needs and abilities of almost anyone, Daniel says.

“The key tosuccess is ensuring that your technique is correct and safe, and maintainingconsistency with your sessions.”

Many people struggle with getting started when they try to do it on their own, which is why Real Strength offers fully supervised sessions with aqualified powerlifting coachand asupportive, inclusive small group environment that makesitactually enjoyable.

Ifyou’re interested in learning more about the Never TooLate Program for over 55satReal Strength, see www realstrengthstudio.com

Celebrateasenior

This year’sVictorian Seniors Festival will be marked by the Macedon Ranges Shire inviting nominations of 25 deserving local seniors who have made significant contributions to the community Council’sdirector of community Maria

Weiss encourages everyone to nominate an older person who has made apositive difference in the community or has inspired them in some way “This is agreat opportunity to say thank you to our older residents who contribute so

NotWashed Up On theBeach Yet: Intimacy& Pleasurefor People Aged Over 60.

1.00pm-2.30pm@ theChewton Senior Citizens, 201 Main Rd Bookings essential, call 5472 4842

Castlemaine Community Lunch& Mini Expo

12.30pm@ theCastlemaine Town Hall,25Lyttleton St

SeniorsEat Free!

much to the community,” Maria said. Nominees will be considered based on their contribution to the local community,how they demonstrate active ageing and promote apositive image of older people. Residents of the Macedon Ranges Shire aged over 65 (or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged over 50) are eligible to be nominated. The celebration boxes will be presented to the most outstanding nominees at an event on October 20 at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute. Also, council will be providing free transport to the ‘Johnny Cash and June Carter Show’ at Castlemaine Town Hall on October 5. The show is being provided in partnership with Mount Alexander Shire Council as part of the festival.

Helping

Aspecial Carers Week event will also be held onOctober 11 at Dromkeen Gallery in Riddells Creek, with families and carers invited to join guest speaker Helen Carr from Carers Victoria to explore why caring for ourselves is so important, what stops us caring for ourselves, and howtomake a self-care commitment.

“While this event is open to carers of all ages, we do know older carers can sometimes find it quite difficult, so Iwould encourage them to come along, learn some tips for caring for themselves too, and perhaps makesome new connections along the way,” Maria said.

To register for the Carers Week Workshop call 5422 0333 or email hshort@mrsc.vic. gov.au

To submitanomination or acelebration box, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/seniors-festival

Maldon Community Lunch &MiniExpo 1.00pm-2.30pm @the Maldon CommunityCentre, 6Francis St

SeniorsEat Free!

Hosted by Maldon NeighbourhoodCentre

Hosted by Castlemaine CommunityHouse GetRhythm-Johnny Cash &JuneCarterShow

2.00pm-3.30pm @the Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton St Free ticked eventwithlimited places.Bookhere -https://rb.gy/vh6ac

Hosted by MountAlexanderShire Council Harcourt Community Lunch &MiniExpo 12.30pm@ TBC

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The U3A Kyneton Photography Group is asmall band of novices whose aim is to share ideas to improve and enjoy taking photos. All you need is acamera and alove of photography to join the U3A (University of the Third Age) Kyneton group.

The sessions gather monthly.Ifthe weather isn’t good, then an indoor meeting is held at Kyneton’sRed Brick Hall to discuss techniques and to practise indoors.

Favourite photos are shared, and the feedback is always positive and constructive. Outdoor excursions usually take tow to three hours and are mostly held locally.U3A is anot-for-profit organisation and membership is open to Macedon Ranges residents who have retired from full-time employment. The group offers awide range of social and learning activities. No educational qualifications are required or given, and the aim is to make sessions entertaining and informative.

Non-members and friends are always welcome to attend the regular weekly Friday@U3A sessions to hear guest speakers talk about avariety of topics or to watch an enlightening video at 2pm at the Red Brick Hall, 23 Yaldwyn Street West, Kyneton. It is followed by afternoon tea and time for an informal chat.

The U3A Kyneton annual subscription is $40. New members are always welcome and can join online via u3akyneton.org.au/memberships. Some courses incur asmall extra fee and others are free. The full range of courses can be viewed via the U3A Kyneton website, u3akyneton.org.au/courses.

Further information is available by emailing u3ak.membership@gmail.com

If you need any assistance to help you become amember,call0439 360 763.

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Outingsandsocialsupport

The social support bus trip program run by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health offers people unable to easily get out and about the opportunity to meet people and explore the Macedon Ranges and further afield.

The program offers small group outings to galleries, gardens, shopping centres and other regional and metropolitan destinations. This year,participants have visited the Garden of St Erth, The Great Stupa in Bendigo, The Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, Edgar’sMission in Lancefield and Living Legends in Bulla.

The groups run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and door-to-door pick-up and drop-offisavailable for those living in the Macedon Ranges.

“The program is ideal for those wanting to socialise, but may need support accessing the community,” said team leader of the program Roz Walton. “Wevary the destination depending on what group members want to do, the weather or what’son locally.“

The cost of the program depends on your funding eligibility,and for many the cost is fully funded.

Examples of eligibility include those who are:

*Over65and have aMyAged Care referral or Home Care Package that specifies social support

*Over50who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and have aMyAged Care referral

*Adults with adisability under 65 and not eligible for NDIS

*NDIS participants.

If you want to find out more, contact 5421 1666 or email admin@scchc.org.au

U3A Kyneton is anot-for-profit organisation run by volunteers and provides astimulating environment forMacedon Ranges residents who have retired from full-time employment. No educational qualifications arerequired or given, and the aim is to be inclusiveand informative. All participants are accepted from the Macedon Ranges and surrounding areas. Guests and newmembers arewelcome

FREE weekly Friday presentations areheld at 2.00pm, at theRed Brick Hall, 23 Yaldwyn Street West,Kyneton.

U3A Kyneton https://u3akyneton.org.au/ Email: u3akyneton@gmail.com Phone 0439360 763

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Makethis your home

Discover your dream home in this stunning four bedroom plus study or fifth bedroom haven. With spacious interiors and arange of modern features, this residence is designed to exceed your expectations.

Step inside to find an inviting ensuite and bathroom with asoaking bath, perfect for your family’sneeds. The modern kitchen boasts sleek Blanco stainless steel appliancesand a walk-in pantry,streamline stone benches making cooking abreeze.

Relax in the separate living room and lounge room, offering acosy retreat for quality time with loved ones.

Stay warm during the colder months with the solid fuel heating, while the gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling ensure year-round comfort.

The double garage provides ample space for your vehicles,and the good shedding offers additional workshop and storage solutions.

Outside, the landscaped gardens create aserene oasis, perfect for alfresco outdoor entertaining or simply unwinding after alongday

Don’t miss the opportunity to makethis fabulous house your home

Property: Room galorewithfour bedrooms plus study

Address: 5Banksia Crescent, Kyneton, Vic3444

Price: $900,000 -$990,000

Agent: Raine &Horne Kyneton

Contact: Jennifer Pearce 0427422 508

Apassion forrealestate

Frances Harkin is back, after a short break, excited to return to her passion -helping clients buy and sell their property

Frances grew up on afarm as part of alarge family where she developed astrong work ethic.

She believes simplicity and honesty with focus, can achieve anything. Experience in real estate has taught her the art of negotiation. She is always developing her skill set professionally and personally and constantly thinking of ways to improve and expand.

Frances is grounded and forward thinking with an aptitude for assessing the big picture and getting the timing right.

You’re welcome to drop by to meet Frances in her brand new office on the corner of Market and Victoria Streets in Trentham.

“I am incredibly excited to return to my passion -helping clients buyand sell their property,after ashort break in which time Iwas supporting my girls through their final school years andable to build my dream home, right here in Trentham.

My approach is simple and honest. Building strong relationships based on trust is key to my success.

With deep roots in Trentham and aloveofour great community,should you have any real estate goals, I’m here to support you every step of the way,” Frances said.

Iwould appreciate the opportunity to sell your home and it would be an honour to assist in your journey.”

For all of your real estate needs contact Frances on 0425 766 799.

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Treehouse Living

60 Bowden Street, Castlemaine

Perched in the treetops and looking out over Castlemaine. Consisting of three levels and a flexible floor plan, offering astudio plus two selfcontained living spaces, each with akitchen, living, bathroom and separate entry.Ateach of the three levels, the living spaces open onto timber decks, each with spectacular views, all at treetop level.

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Mid-Century Potential

17 Charles Street, Castlemaine

Located with elevated views of the surrounding countryside,isthis three-bedroom Mid-Century home on 765sqm. Featuring direct entry into the living room beforeopening into the kitchen with dining. Aperiod bathroom, alaundry and aseparate toilet. Asunny north-facing sunroom to the rear of the house overlooks the backyard.

Off-Grid Edwardian

20 Wattle Road, Chewton Bushlands

Circa 1915, this four-bedroom home began its life in atree-lined street of Surrey Hills. Nestled within 6.2 acres of bushland, with spacious living, dining and kitchen, formal lounge, bathroom and separate toilet. 3kw solar system with 5.5kva generator backup. Externally,a5.7m x5.3m mudbrick carport and an 8.8m x5.3m studio/workshop.

$1,495,000

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Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

$595,000

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Contact Megan Walmsley 0411 043 324

New York State of Mind

119 Gingell Street, Castlemaine

Set back with apark-like entrance, this two-storey home has aNew York loft-style feel on 762sqm. The split-level interior features entry into the ground floor with three generous bedrooms, main with ensuite, abathroom and astudy.The second level features open-plan kitchen with living and dining. Outside a carport, ashed and low maintenance garden.

Contact TomRobertson 0473 642 644

Move In Ready

16 Sheoak Court, Campbells Creek

On offer is this brick veneer home on asizeable 1029sqm allotment. Open-plan kitchen with dining and living, extending outside to alarge alfresco entertainment area. Four bedrooms, the main with ensuite, atheatreroom allows for asecond living, central bathroom and alaundry.Asecure6mx6m garage has both internal and external access.

$830,000

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$825,000

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Property: Masterfully restored 1853 Bank of Victoria

Address: 23 Burgoyne Street,Vaughan

Price: $800,000 -$880,000

Agent: BroadhurstProperty

Contact: Robert Broadhurst0488300 900 Sue Wilson 0418 387295

Admire the picturesque landscape that is Vaughan from this inspired, considered and masterfully restored and extended home, the former Bank of Victoria, 1853.

From the moment of arrival, the double brick, two-bedroom residence will enchant you. Steeped in gold rush history,feel your curiosity and imagination come alive. An inspection of this home will certainly be amemorable experience.

Begin with awalk up to the original, stately bank doors retaining their steel interior and complex original lock and key system.

Inside, every inch of the home has been thoughtfully and professionally designed by award-winning architect, Maria Danos. The restoration has been executed and presented to perfection. Resurrected from its original, dilapidated condition, it has been rebuilt from the ground up employing passionate, local craftspeople to ensure its historical integrity is honoured. The bank at Vaughan received acommendation in the HOUSES awards; was shortlisted in the Australian Institute of Architects architecture awards, and acase study of its restoration is featured on the Heritage Victoria web site.

Soaring ceilings, exposed brick walls withfeature brick work, original sash windows and open fireplaces, with two enclosing Morso Squirrel wood heaters, are charming attributes. Warm tasmanian oak floors, bespoke timber cabinetry and vibrant paintwork are superb design choices.

The current vendors run acooking school, meaning the kitchen is acut above. Harvest from the veggie beds and fruit trees and lovingly prepare your meals on the electric AGA. Note too, the gorgeous Japanese tiles here, also featured in the bathroom in an alternative shade.

The slate clad extension, introduced via aglazed link, was architecturally designed to service the main building. This light filled space where the walls are lined with the remnant baltic timber floorboards, is home to an inspired and spacious bathroom with starry views and awall-to-wall stepless shower

This hidden pocket of Vaughan, just four minutes from Guildford and 15 minutes from Castlemaine may just be the most idyllic setting you will discover in central Victoria.

Belle Property Castlemaineand Maldon.

6Etty Street, Castlemaine

3a 1b 2v 612r

•Refined open living room,with captivating stonefireplace

•Sensational alfresco area with the covered diningarea, open deckingand fire-pit area.

•Only a2km stroll to thecentreoftown

Blasi Mulholland |0417311 733

Rob Waller |0418571 130

For sale

$715,000

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3Landseer Street, Castlemaine

3a 1b 2v 1016r

•Private home, with loadsofnaturallight.

•Cozy livingspacewith glass sliding doors leading to the front deck.

•Established trees to adda parkland feel.

•Less than2km to the centre of Castlemaine.

Blasi Mulholland |0417311 733

Rob Waller |0418571 130

114 Ranters Gully Road, Muckleford

3a 1b 4v 11w

•The epitomeofcountry living.

•stone villa embraces beautiful timber beams, natural stoneand quality workmanship

•Open plan livingroom, beneath asoaring cathedral ceiling &stonefireplace.

Blasi Mulholland |0417311 733

Rob Waller |0418571 130

Belle PropertyCastlemaine |5470 5811 167 Barker Street, Castlemaine

Belle PropertyMaldon |5475 1055 30A MainStreet,Maldon

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Luxurious family living

Set on 4085m2 (approx.) or just over an acre, the residence is characterised by expansive spaces, opulent finishes, moody tones, and statement furnishings. The private grounds are likewise impressive with areas for all to enjoy

Surrounded by established homes, this enviable lifestyle property exists moments from the centre oftown, just athree-minute drive to the railway station.

Striking feature pendant lighting, timber wall panelling, double glazing and 2.7 metre ceilings are among the many features and highlights found within.

The grand design offers four or five spacious bedrooms, four luxurious bathrooms and three living areas, catering for everyone including guests.

The last living space showcases an inbuilt bar and bar seating along abank of bifold windows, elevating anyone’sexpectations of summer entertaining. On cooler days, enjoy the wood heater,set in animpressive floor to ceiling blue-stone fireplace. Another lounge area, with awall of built-in cabinetry for all of those toys, will keep the kids entertainedand happy at home.

Designed for entertaining, the extensive kitchen is amust see. The main kitchen area has stone benchtops and two Miele ovens flowing through to the butler’spantry and then scullery with two additional sinks and more storage and benchspace.

Perhaps arare statement;the laundry/mudroom is another beautiful space. Discover more stunning tile and joinery work.

Outside, an alfresco under the roofline has aceiling fan for summer comfort, benches, sink and gas for the barbecue. Adding to this private and protected area, the L-shaped design of the home has created an intimate courtyard featuring acustom made woodfire pizza oven.

At the rear of the home lush lawn and play equipment is ready for your children and their friends. Privacy is assured by established hedging on all sides.

Further noteworthy features includea two-carcarport, acharcoal Colourbond shed with power,concretefloor and banks of solar panels on its roof.

The property is connected to town water and there is awater tank holding 66,000 litres. The house is double glazed.

Property: Fivebedrooms, four bathrooms and designer flair

Address: 12 Pearl Court, Kyneton

Price: $1,900,000 -$2,000,000

Agent: RayWhiteReal Estate Kyneton

Contact: Helen Jens 0404 834 926

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AMajestic LifestyleAwaitsinThe StunningMacedon Ranges.

ForSalevia ExpressionsofInterest –Closing 27 October 2023 at 4pm (AEST)

•511* Acres over 5titles in tightly heldlocality

•Substantial original homestead plus cottage

•Breathtakingcountryvistas

•Extensive PipersCreek Frontage

•Abundant naturalwater supply

•Consistent fertiliser history

•3 stand shearingshed

•New machineryshed

•Hay shed

•Cattleyards

•Ideally located just 10 minutes North of Kyneton

•Inspection is strictly by appointment only

LifestyleOpportunity on 10 GloriousAcres.

Enjoy the best of both worlds,all the peaceand tranquillity of countrylivingatthisimmaculate lifestyleproperty set on 10 acres*and just minutes to Kyneton. Offeringanew kitchen, freshlypainted throughout, solarpower, new fencing, greatshed/workshop,borewater,large damand more. If youwould likethe opportunity to view thisproperty prior to it hittingthe market, pleasegivemea call today

Springishere, so arethe buyers.Ifyou are thinkingabout sellingnow or in the future,there is no better time to getintouch. Butwith more propertiesonthe market, thereisalsomore competition, so it’s absolutely essential that your home is lookingits best, that is whereIcome in. Ican help youprepare your property forsaleso that it gets noticed.

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Opulenceand history

Victoria House is anotable property with historical significance as the former Bank of Victoria, St Arnaud. The accommodation and living space on offer are vast, with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, three separate living areas and astudy Astate-of-the-art kitchen features induction cook topand an Electrolux Steambake oven and grill. Asko dishwasher,Franke onyx double bowl sink and stone bench tops.

The casual living area opens out to asuperb alfresco outdoor living area with magnificent slate tiling, overlooking the rear courtyard gardens. The more formal living areas include avery generous sized lounge room (once the original bank chamber) and afabulous dining room. Both

rooms feature open fireplaces and timber lined ceilings. Open fireplaces also feature in four of the bedrooms and the study

Exquisite Black Japan timber flooring flows through the living areas, cosy plush carpeting features in the bedrooms and tessellated tiling in the bathrooms.

The home is supported by adouble Dakin ducted heating and cooling system throughout the main body of the property and split system in the kitchen.

Outside, you will find secluded rear courtyard gardens, fully landscaped with established trees. The allotment is 1005m2, and securely fenced on all sides.

Property: Victoria House circa 1861, former bank nowwith fivebedrooms and twobathrooms

Address: 40 Kings Avenue,StArnaud

Price: $955,000 -$1,050,000

Agent: Property Plus Real Estate

Contact: Lois De Jong 54474088

HArcourt

40 Peelers Road

$695,000 -$725,000

Inspect: Sunday 1/10 at 11.00–11.30am

Agent:

Di Selwood 0488 148 358

FArmlAnd vIews &room to move

•2687sqm, town water connected, farmland views &minutes from Harcourt amenities

•2 living plus dining, 3bedrooms, updated bathroom &second toilet/powder room

•3 bay carport, large 7.3x9.m shed, 3.5 x 5m workshop plus raised caravan port

•Gas &wood heating, rev cycle split system

GoLden SquAre

336 High Street

$375,000 - $395,000

Inspect: Contact agent

Agent:

Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512

LocAtIon, chArm, PrIced to SeLL

• Conveniently located close to shops, supermarket, schools, kindergarten, public transport and the Bendigo CBD

Generous living space, functional kitchen

• Secure back yard with plenty of room

• Affordable property suitable for first home buyers, downsizers or investors

Stylish retro

Nestled within alushgarden paradise, this fabulous villa and studio offers aunique blend of vintage charm and modern comfort. Situated in aserene and picturesque location, this property transports you back in time to the golden era of the 1950s while providing all the amenities and luxuries that contemporary living demands.

The villa itself exudes the timeless elegance of the 1950’sarchitectural style. With its clean lines, iconic mid-century furnishings, and large windows that invite ample natural light, the interior spaces evoke asense of nostalgia and sophistication. The thoughtful design preserves the original character of the era while seamlessly integrating modern conveniences.

This generously proportioned home has been stylishly renovated from front to back and includes two double bedrooms with natural light plus two living areas –one with open fireplace, the other with french doors and garden aspect plus.

The sleek kitchen with concrete bench-tops, stainless-steel appliances and integrated fridge, plus sun-lit dining area is stylish and comfortable.

The bathroom is all you have been wanting it’sluxe and oversized with walk-in shower, separate toilet and concrete bench tops.

The glorious garden room-studio has polished concrete floor,a second bathroom, bar and offers athird bedroom or perfect creative space.

The pencil pine lined driveway leads to the fully landscaped gardens, which feature a large claret ash, an assortment of established blossom trees and alandscaped seating area.

The generous 1261m2 allotment offers subdivision potential (STCA).

Property: 1950’svilla and studio offers aunique blend of vintage charm in alushgarden paradise

Address: 7BairdStreet, Castlemaine.

Price: $875,000

Agent: Belle Property Castlemaine

Contact: RobWaller 0418 571130

Calling artist entries

Artist from near and far are all invited to enter their works in the upcoming Rotary Club of Daylesford Art Show.

Agreat drawcard in the picturesque town, it will run from November 2-7 across the Melbourne Cup long weekend. All artists who enter work will receive and invitation to be a guest at the opening night on Thursday November 2from6pm-8pm.

The theme of this year's event is Cheers for 40 Years and celebrations are indeed intended to mark this milestone.

To enter, just go to www.daylesfordartshow.com.au/howtoenter. By entering your will have the opportunity to showcase your art, to win aprize and sell your paintings.

The final date for entries has been extended to October 6. Any questions?

Contact info@daylesfordartshow.com.au

Quiltersgather

The Goldfields Quilters Inc held their bi-annual Quilt-In at the Campbells Creek Community Centre on September 16.

From mid-morning more than 100 ladies started to arrive representing quilt groups from Maryborough, Bendigo, Kilmore and further afield, with everyone receiving a'goodie bag' on arrival. After settling in following morning tea, the activities began.

There was awonderful trading table stocked with beautiful items made by members of the Goldfields group as well as three shops, with Jo from 'These Clever Hands' specialising in curated packs of colourful fabrics; handmade cards 'Made in Pleasance' by Gaye and Maureen from 'Quilting Patch' in Rochester; and another wonderful selection of fabrics, all providing some wonderful retail therapy on the day!

The Goldfields Quilters were also grateful for the donation of many lovely raffle prizes, with lucky winners leaving very happy with their prize.

The ladies attending worked on their own projects throughout the day,show-

casing so much talent, some of which was presented in the 'Show and Tell' segment.

Additionally many joined in the theme of the day 'Sock it to Me', by wearing suitably silly socks, with avery inventive sock wearer taking out the prize.

Following adelicious lunch, guest speaker Margaret McDonald gave a wonderful talk on her quilting journey and treated those in attendance to the opportunity to view an amazing selection of her quilts, demonstrating many aspects of the craft of patchwork and her love of developing unique patterns.

By 4pm, following asumptuous afternoon tea, everyone began heading offhome after enjoying avery happy gathering.

Participants will all be looking forward to the Goldfields Quilters next Quilt-In in September 2025.

Next year the local group will host their popular biennial Quilt-Show in September at the Castlemaine Town Hall. Be sure to pencil it in on the calendar!

–Trish Christie, secretary

Big weekend at the Tappy

There is plenty happening at the Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing at The Mill Complex in Castlemaine over the long weekend.

Kick it offonThursday September 28 with atasting session with Animus Gin and try an exclusive new drink you will not find anywhere else in the world. On top of that, Animus’ and MainFM’sown Luke from the Lukewarm Cocktail Hour will be providing some lovely lounge tunes.

On the public holiday Friday,a couple of locals hit the stage –Pete Daly and Patrick Lionel will keep your ears happy

Then Saturday is the AFL Grand Final, and the Taproom will be showing it live. Come dressed as amember of KISS for afree pint and pizza! Full costume and make-up required.

Then on Sunday,chillwith Oliver Northam and the Elsewheres –aneight-piece band that will complete ahuge weekend. And this weekend is your last chance to see the very well-behaved 'Dogs are the Best People' art exhibition. So come in to the Tappy,sit, stay and enjoy!

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Croquet springpennant continues

It was Round 2ofthe Northern Districts Croquet Association Spring Pennant this week, and the jostling for division dominance continued.

In Division 1, Kyneton Blue took on Macedon Ranges’ Mt Gisborne team. This was the first time ever that Macedon Ranges has fielded ateam in Division 1, thanks largely to Elizabeth Payne, who has stepped up from playing Division 3last season. Kyneton Blue also had asub this week, with Graham Smith stepping up from Div.2 to Div1toreplace the unavailable Rick Janssen.

The Kyneton pair had the upper hand in the first singles games, with Kyneton regular Len Baker beating Penny Krstev 7-4 and Smith beating Payne 7-3. However,the reverse singles were indeed 'reversed', with the Macedon Ranges pair winning both games 7-6 at the final hoop. Kyneton then showed their strength in the doubles, winning both doubles games 7-3 and 7-2 respectively,giving Kyneton the overall win 4games to 2.

The only Division 2match played at time of publication was aQuarry Hill local derby,between the Galahs and the Kookaburras. The Kookaburras prevailed again this week with a4games to 2win, setup by John Murdoch again winning both his singles games, and the Kookaburras taking both doubles games.

The match between Kyneton Black and Kyneton Red had to be re-scheduled, due to Graham Smith being called up for Division 1duties.

In Division 3, the Maldon Maple team took on a

hybrid team from Maldon and Golden Square, the first time amulti-club team has entered the Pennant competition. However,Maldon Maple were too strong, winning all 6games. Maldon’sDamien Kennedy had two singles wins, although he was pushed to the final hoop by Gavin McCarthy 7-6, and the two doubles games were also very close.

The Kyneton Yellow team played Macedon Ranges’s Mt Towrong (Norma Mills and Christabel Douglas) at Gisborne. Kyneton newcomer Margaret Parker scored her first ever Pennant singles wins -7-2 against Douglas and atight 7-6 against Mills. Mills then bounced back with agood win over Kyneton’sJudy Aldred 7-5, but Aldred won her second singles against Douglas 7-3. Kyneton combined well to win both doubles games 7-5, for acomfortable 5games to 1win.

The other Division 3match was between the Macedon Ranges Mt Charlie and the Quarry Hill Parrots. It was avery close battle, with the Parrot’sJill Millard winning both her singles games 7-5 and 7-6 respectively, giving the Parrots a3-1 lead after the singles. However, Mt Charlie’sNoeline Richardson and LynRobinson fought back to take both doubles games 7-4 and 7-3 respectively.With games tied at 3-3, it came down to total hoops scored, and Mt Charlie took the overall win 38 hoops to 33. Heartbreaking for the Parrots, as this is the second time that the Parrots have lost a3-3 match based on an almost identical hoop countback.

It’sshaping up to be ahotly contested pennant season, across all three divisions.

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GOLF results

CASTLEMAINE

Andrew Wilson (10) blitzed the field in Saturday’s par event, finishing with a+6 card.

Ben Christmas (12) returned +4 to be runner-up on acountback from Owen Scott (30).

Thursday’s stroke event produced a close finish with Tony Olsson 92-22-70 just edging out Laurie Harding 88-17-71 and Harald Domanski 87-16-71.

GISBORNE

Gisborne was pleased to host the Victorian Senior Amateur men’s and wmen’s order of merit event on Friday.

The course was immaculate, with some challenging pin positions, and 56 men and 20 ladies from 29 different clubs compete in front of acrowd of kangaroos and one koala!

Congratulations to local boy and former president Paul Treloar who took out the nett comp. with ascore of 70, with Riddells Creek Doc., Ken Baddeley, runner-up and ‘Bandit’ Barry Aarons third on acountback. Nothing like local knowledge.

Gisborne’s Marianne Stoettrup was the only Gisborne local to win aprize, coming in third in the gross comp.

KYNETON Champion for 22nd time

There’s no stopping Denise Murphy and her love affair with golf. She’s just become the Kyneton women’s golf champion for the 22nd time.

Murphy took out the 54-hole championship last Tuesday with atotal of 286, three strokes clear of Lorraine Ryan.

Ryan’s 289 earned her the B-grade championship, with Julie Harris runner-up on 301.

For the second year running, Banksie Buckley became the C-grade champion, this time totalling 337, ahead of Julie McKellar 350.

There was avery tight finish for the Ruth Sievers Memorial Trophy (best nett score over the three championship rounds) on acountback from Joan Gibbs, and Banksie Buckley 109-33-78 topped B-grade.

Julie Harris was the winner with 220, from Lorraine Ryan 230.

Daily grade results: A-grade went to Julie Harris 96-24-72, Robyn MacRae 9826-72 captured B-grade on acountback from Joan Gibbs, and Banksie Buckley

109-33-76 was best in C-grade.

Lois Scott, Marg Scoble and Julie McKellar were NTPs.

Wednesday stableford: Ross Martin (11) with 38 points, from Neil Watts (19) on 37. Ladies –Michelle Werner (25) with 30 points.

The George Hall American Foursomes on Saturday was decided on the very last hole by less than astroke.

The mother and son combination of Denise and Scott Murphy finished with 7414.25- 69.75, marginally ahead of Harrison Huntley –Kylie Munro. 80-10.12-69.88.

The winning men’s pair was Peter Walsh –Neil Watts 84-14.25-69.75.

LANCEFIELD

Pre-post favourite Trevor Lambert has added another club championship to his imposing record.

He took out the 54-hole championship with consistent rounds of 77,77 and 75 for atotal of 229.

Peter McGill took out B-grade with 82, 83, 85 –250,and Steve Draper carded 104, 95, 95 –294 in the C-grade championship.

McGill was also the winner of the Blomberg Trophy (best nett score across 54 holes).

Draper was Saturday’s individual winner with 95-23-72 from Lambert 75-3-72.

The ladies played an Ambrose over 13 holes last Wednesday, with Di Rohde and Hazel Laycock returning 31.5 nett, from Sandra Matthews –Bronwyn Wilson 35.

Legends: Stewart Stevens (28) returned an exceptional 42 points, to win fro John Wilson (25) on 39, and James Whitford (15) 37.

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Saturday’s Wholistic Health September monthly medal was played in glorious sunshine on acourse in pristine condition.

Competitive scoring saw Isaac Golden took out the medal and B-grade with afine 83-18-65.

Paul Burrows 76-9-67 topped A-grade on acountback and Saurabh Singh 11144-67 was the C-grade winner.

Thanks to Chris from Drummond Golf Niddrie, nine lady members had aspecial two hour instruction session in the simula-

tors and worked on their putting technique.

In the midweek stableford. Brian Walsh and Terry Penney were welcomed back, and Graham Marshall had his first mid-week hit.

Marcus Ward (12) was the A-grade winner with 34 points from Peter Sinclair (9) with 33, and Karl Pongracic (26) had 38 points in B-grade, ahead of Mike Gorman (19) on 34

ROMSEY

Relative newcomer Zac Scales continued his great form to take out his second consecutive monthly medal on Saturday.

In perfect spring conditions he fired 11341-72 to finished two shots clearofMichael Squire 79-5-74.

Dean Kohler came in third with 87-14-75 on acountback from Matt Barrow 85-10-75. Kohler had the least putts (27) and NTPs went to Pat Chisholm, Dylan Harris, Brad Klaaysen and Simon Donovan.

Rob Slade (16) and Elaine Scanlon (33) combined well in Wednesday’s Pinehurst to return awinning 97-18.375-78.265 from Wedny Gosden (32) and Kath Jekabsons (38) with 107-26.25-80.75.

TRENTHAM

Up and coming junior Finbarr Walsh turned in the best score of the day in Saturday’s stableford, which attracted 75 players.

The 14-year-old has been shining lately and this time he had 39 points from ahandicap of 29 in C-grade.

Craig Cotton (8) topped A-grade with 38, and Ray Hannam (13) had 38 to lead in the B-graders.

The ladies played in the third round of the Elaine Hanson Trophy event.

Visitors Tania Airs won A-grade, and Irene Kozicz was best in B-grade with +3 after acountback.

WOODEND

The annual Captain versus President’s teams event on Saturday proved very enjoyable with the Captain’s Crew finishing just one point ahead of the opposition.

Matt Payne and Ben Thompson had the best individual pairs score of 47 stableford points, one clear of three other pairs.

Members of the Miller family were welcomed as they made presentations to Shane Holub and Danny Bellchambers, recent winners of the Frank Miller Memorial event.

There was ahuge turnout for last Tuesday’s stableford, with new member Justin Carroll taking the honours with 40 points from ahandicap of 27.

Captain Neville Bottams(8) wasrunnerup on 38.

Macedon Ranges’ Mt Gisborne players Elizabeth Payne (left) and Penny Krstev have adifficult decision to make.

Championship winners (from left) –DeniseMurphy for the 22nd time, Lorraine Ryan(B-grade), Julie Harris 54-hole nett, and Banksie Buckley (C-grade).

George Hall American Foursomes winners Denise and Scott Murphy.

Gisborne’s football champions

Gisborne Soccer Club was formed in 1998, it took 18 years to field the first Under 12s girls’ team and seven years later the U12s girls (Wallabies) are the Football Victoria Champions for 2023 beating Barnstoneworth United Junior Football Club four goals to two.

Coach Vince Ryan and team manager Seona Ryan, put their hearts and souls into this team and the girls repaid them with the perfect finish to the season.

After aslow start and an early goal to BUJFC, reality quickly kicked in, soon after Jasmin scored to equalise and what would have to be the goal of the game came from Chloe, shooting from the half way line straight into the back of the net.

The field paused –did that really happen? Yes!

Going into the second half up two goals to one, both teams lifted their tempo attacking and defending with gusto and determination. With BUJFC storing their second –the final could now go either way at this point, but our girls were having none of that. With aperfect cross from the corner by Livv,Ava finished with atextbook header.Excitement building, nerves starting to show the girls wanted another goal and it didn’t take long for another perfect cross from Livv,into the path of Jasmin, taking one step then hitting the back of the net.

Club president Carl Valeri was on hand to congratulate Vince, Seona and all the girls on amagnificent season and their history making win.

Team captain Indi also thanked Vince and Seona for their dedication to the team, the Gisborne Soccer Club and all the parents for their support before heading back to her team to continue the celebrations.

Tennis final down to wire

Macedon Ranges Tennis Association’sSaturday Open winter pennant season has been wrapped up following anail-biting grand final recently played at the Gisborne Tennis Club between last year’srunners up Lancefield and competition newcomers Kyneton Yellow

The match was played in near perfect weather conditions and spectators were treated to some spectacular tennis.

Kyneton captain Susie Baldwin and Nicole Murphy continued their winning form to take the opening women’sset 7-4 over Chloe Turner and Susie Kosa. Lancefield came back strongly to win the men’s doubles 7-0 with captain Rohan Barr back in form after an injury-plagued start to the season.

Tyson McAdie then found the form that has seen him share the number one spot with the talented Harry Knox. In adisplay of consistent hitting and strategy, he and Nicole Murphy stepped up to win the mixed doubles set 7-3.

The combination of Chloe Turner and Rohan Barr were too strong for their Kyneton opponents, winning their set 7-3 and ensuring that the match would be decided in the final mixed sets.

WesternUnited cup

The season proper has finished but no rest for Macedon Rangers Soccer Club'sgirls.

Across the weekend the U12 girls were in Ballarat to compete in the Western United Cup, which brings girls from teams all across the state to do battle in acup competition.

The team had two games Friday night, and athird on Sunday morning. Their efforts throughout saw them go through to the finals.

The final against Surf Coast FC saw aclose game with Chloe scoring the solitary goal to bring home the club'sfirst silverware!

Premiership to Golden Square

The Bendigo League’s senior football grand final on Saturday produced an enthralling contest between Golden Square and Sandhurst.

Four goals to two in the last term enabled Golden Square to wrap up a10-11(71)to9.11 (65) victory

Irrepressible Jack Geary received the medal for best afield, and chalked up his sixth premiership with Golden Square.

In the Reserves, Sandhurst led throughout to defeat Eaglehawk 8.5 (53) to 5.6 (36).

Gisborne took out the Under

18s flag with adown-to-thewire 8.5 (53) to 7.7 (49) victory NETBALL SCORES

There were five netball grand finals at the Queen Elizabeth Oval, and Gisborne won two premierships –both by a one-shot margin.

A-grade: Gisborne 50 d Sandhurst 49.

A-Reserve: Sandhurst 43 d Gisborne 33.

B-grade: Sandhurst 56 d Gisborne 45.

B-Reserve: Kangaroo Flat 48 dSandhurst 41.

17&Under: Gisborne 50 d Sandhurst 49.

With the match down to the wire, Susie Baldwin and TysonMcAdie showed their experience and played consistent tennis to win atight set over their quality shot-making opponents Chloe Turner andGreg Williamson 7-5.

It all came down to the final set.All eyes were on the duel between the hard-hitting Rohan Barr and Harry Knox, with Harry and Nicole Murphy taking out the set in atie-break 7-6, afitting end to ahigh-quality match.

Despite the late charge from Kyneton, it was ultimately Lancefield’sday,winning the Saturday Open winter pennant grand final by one game, 32-31. Congratulations to Rohan Barr,Chloe Turner,Greg Williamson, and Susie Koza. The pennant win now qualifies Lancefield for aspot in the State League Championships tobe played in Melbourne in 2024.

Macedon Ranges Tennis Association is calling on all clubs to register teams for the Saturday Open summer pennant season.

The competition kicks offonOctober 7and registrations are open until the October 1.

If you’re keen to play and want to join ateam, or if you havea team that you want to register,contact your participating club or email the Saturday Open coordinator at: mrta.committee+open_coordinator@gmail.com

Team co-captains Chloe Gauci and Charlee Bender got to lift the trophy.

Kyneton LtoR:Susie Baldwin (c), Nicole Murphy, Tyson McAdie and Harry Knox.

Lancefield LtoR:Susie Koza, Chloe Turner, Greg Williamson and Rohan Barr (c).

Still bowling along … bowl ng

Gisborne bowlers Graham Quaife (at left) and Alan Pollard have chalked up a combined 93 years on the greens.

They were among acontingent of players to be presented with Super Veteran badges last Thursday

The rather informal day,with 10 ends of bowls followed by afternoon tea and presentation of badges, was hosted by Macedon Bowling Club.

More than 30 ‘old timers’ participated, with Ballarat Highlands Region president Ian Guymer and director Lesley Hodgson making the presentations.

Guymer thanked the super veterans for

what they had done for the betterment of the sport, and for their individual clubs.

Pollard, aged 93, was the oldest badge recipient. He began bowls at Sunbury 50 years ago and has been astalwart at Gisborne for many seasons.

Quaife, now 81, resides at Macedon and began bowls at Gisborne 43 years ago –when there was not abowls club at Macedon.

Extremely competitive, Quaife has notched up three club championships and various other successes over the years.

He recently invested in anew set of bowls and is looking forward to this season.

The criteria for Super Veterans is to have turned 80 years of age.

Good bowling to them all!

McIntyre Cup for Macedon

Macedon Cricket Club is looking forward to the challenge of competing in McIntyre Cup cricket this coming season.

After winning the Johnstone Shield premiership last season, Macedon has been promoted to the top tier level in the Gisborne District Cricket Association.

McIntyre Cup has eight teams, rather than 10, this season, with Romsey the reigning premiers after breaking a40years’ premiership drought at the top level last season.

Romsey defeated flag favourite Gisborne in the semi-final, and accounted for Sunbury United in the grand final.

Sunbury were demoted from McIntyre Cup with Macedon promoted. Gisborne, with ace allrounder Jarryd Vernon as captain again, seem certain to field astrongside again, while Romsey will be out to build on its success last season.

The second tier Johnstone Shield will comprise seven teams, rather than 10, with new addition Broadford having its top team in that grade.

Wallan andEast Sunbury will have their top sides in Johnstone Shield, and Riddell, Kilmore, Aintree, Eynesbury bring the numbers to seven.

GOALS: Gisborne: JGray4JClough 2MBarake JAinsworth.

BEST: Gisborne: KMinns JGrayJGentles EWilliams

JAinsworth FWeber

The strong Bacchus Marsh CC has transferred from the GDCA to the Ballarat competition, and Wallan and East

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HaveyouRunTheMainebefore?

motivation=inspiration

MEETOURRUNNINGCOMMUNITY

SamHenty |

Castlemaine

Whendidyoustartrunning?

Runninghasbeenpartofmylifesincemy20’s,initiallyto supplementfootytrainingandmorerecentlytogetmeupand awayfromthedesk.

Whatdoyouloveaboutrunning?

Itallowsmeaguiltfreesecondservingofspaghettibolognese

Fixtures for the Jensen Shield and other grades are not yet available.

THEWORDFROMTHEBIRD

Motivationisthefireintheenginethatignites yourdesiretoachieveagoal.

Firsttimelastyear.Iinitiallyenteredtosupporttheevent-but participationquicklyturnedtocompetitionwhenmyneighbour KarlQuastpastmeinthefirstkilometer.Hepulledaway frommeintheuphillfirsthalf.Idecidedtomakemymove inthedecent. BythetimeIcaughthimwe’dreachtheflatat McKenzieHill.HepickedupthepaceandIkeptwithhimuntil weenteredthegatesofCampReserveandIcouldntstaywith him.TheRTMburgersandsoftdrinkwereagoodconsolation prize.

WhatdoyoulikeaboutRunTheMaine?

I’msogratefulthatCastlemainehasitshospital.Wearea betterandsafercommunityforit.ButIalsorealisethatitsnot agiventhatitremainsthere-ittakesconstantadvocacyand hardworkfromeventslikeRunTheMainetokeepandimprove ourhospital.

WhatmadeyoudecidetoRunTheMainethisyear?

Revenge.I’vebeenlisteningtoKarlfor12monthstalkingabout hiswininthe‘TreasureStreettussle’.IwanttobeatKarland alsodonatemoneytothehospital.So,revengeandacivicduty!

Wordsofinspiration

Itsanobrainer:moneytoagoodcause,beautifultimeofyear, publicholiday,freeburgersafterwards-throwinadashof rivalrywithamateanditstheperfectevent!

21km|10km|5kmRun/Walk

Moreinfo&ticketsviarunthemaine.org Forallupdatesfollow@runthemaine

Whatisdrivingyoufortherun?Itcouldbe completingthedistance,aimingforatime,being withfamilyandfriends,inspiringothers,recovery frominjuryorstandingonthewinnerspodium. WhenitcomestoRunTheMaine,weareall winnersaseverypairoffeetthatlandonthat trackforwhateverreasonisputtingbackinto ourcommunity,ourhospital.Sowhateverhas youkickin’,I’monehappychicken!

Runningoffersustheopportunitytomakea differencenotonlyforourownbenefitbutto inspireandhelpothers.

LikeSam,peopleoftenbeginrunningtostarta journeytobecomefitterandhealthier.Thenat somepoint,thedesiretochallengethemselves furthertakeshold.

Weareinspiredbywatchingtheachievements anddeterminationofothersbecausethey encourageustopushourselvesthatlittlebit further

AbeautifulexampleofaninspirationalAustralian isformerultra-marathonrunnerTuriaPitt. Wecanalllearnfromherthatanythingis possiblewiththewillandapositiveoutlookto achieveifweputourmindtoit.

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Raisingfundsforourlocalhealthservice.

Lakeyclose

Prolific ball winner Flynn Lakey (Gisborne) has polled 22 votes to be runnerup in the Michelsen Medal for 2023.

The Bendigo League’stop individual football award went to Eaglehawk’sNoah Wheeler with 24 votes.

James Coghlan (Sandhurst) was third with 16 votes.

Despite missing many games, Brad Bernacki (Gisborne) still polled 12 votes.

Castlemaine’stop poller was John Watson with 11 votes, and Cameron Manuel led the Kyneton votes with nine.

KYNETON WINNER

Brilliant young netballer Bayley Eve received 30 votes to win the league’sBgrade netball medal.

The Betty Thompson Medal for Agrade went to mid-courter Chelsea Sartori who chalked up 150 games during the season.

Shae Clifford (Sandhurst) was runnerup on 22, and Castlemaine’sFiona Fowler came equal third with Ashley Ryan (Kangaroo Flat).

Keisey Ralph (Sandhurst) was the AReserve medallist with 25 votes.

Ashlye Fawkner (Kangaroo Flat) and Isabelle Whiteley (Sandhurst) tied for the B-Reserve medal, and Ella Patten (Maryborough) polled 30 votes to top the 17&Under count.

Gisborne’sBella Connors and Claudia Mawson earned the respective 17&U and open BFNL representative awards.

Gisborne’s netball glory

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U18s do itagain

It’shard enough to win one premiership, but two in succession is really something to talk about for alongtime.

No wonder Gisborne U18s coach Rob Kerr was pleased with the young Bulldogs who produced adetermined, team brand of football to defeat Golden Square by four points in the Bendigo League grand final on Saturday

In the second semi-final two weeks previously,Gisborne struggled to put goals on the board in avery low scoring contest, with Golden Square winning by 18 points. Gisborne bounced back with adecisive preliminary final effort against Sandhurst.

The 9.15am match on Saturday attracted plenty of interest as alead-in to abig day of football and netball grand finals.

Astrong second term enabled Gisborne to go to the half time break nine points ahead, and it was aseven-point advantage at the last change.

Kicking six goals from seven scoring shots in the first three quarters had kept Gisborne ahead, and players and supporters were pleased to hear the final siren sound in amatch where both

sides gave their all.

Scores: Gisborne 1.1, 4.1, 6.1, 8.5 (53) dGolden Square 2.1, 2.3, 4.5, 7.7 (49).

Captain Kane Minns led by example and was named as his side’sbest player,with James Gray,James Gentles, Edward Williams, Jarrod Ainsworth and Flynn Weber also on the ‘best’ list.

With an abundance of talent across the field, some of the 22 premiership players may well develop into long term senior Bulldogs.

The premiership side lined up as follows:

B: Alonzo Rovere, Jack Long, Flynn Weber

HB: Harrison Bryant, Lachlan Evans, Kane Minns.

C: Jacob Grinter,Jarrod Ainsworth, Max Whitefield.

HF: Edward Williams, Jack Clough, Lachie Bianco.

F: Hamish Thomas, Matthew Barake, James Gray

Followers: Indy Williamson, Frankie Ellis, Darcy Young. Interchange: Campbell Johns, James Gentles, L. Grech, Zach Paterson.

The Dragons hit the front, led at the last change and edged ahead to lead by four goals early in the last quarter

Rymer knew her side would fight to the death, and acouple of turnovers went in Gisborne’sfavour,with the deficit reduced as the clock ticked down.

Remarkably,Gisborne scored the last five goals, then retained the ball for nearly 30 seconds until the siren sounded, triggering mass jubilation among players andsupporters.

The premiership medal presentations were applauded, andcoach Rymer and cocaptains Mawson –best on court –and Kirby Elliot accepted the premiership cup amid scenes of wild jubilation.

Rymer paid tribute to Sandhurst’sremarkable record, and praised the Gisborne netballers across the board for their tremendous efforts this season.

The Gisborne premiership side comprised Claudia Mawson, Torie Skrijel, TiaraNewman, Olivia Rodda, Kiralee Collings, Eloise Rodda, Kirby Elliot, Charlee Kemp, Zoe Davies, Rylee Connell, Tazma Morris and Emerson Lakey

Gisborne’s U18s premiers celebrate victory.

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