Midland Express Tuesday 14 February 2023

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AWelcome to Country ceremony held at the Kyneton Police Station last Tuesday morning served as amarker of friendship and respect between local police and the Traditional Owners of the land.

Taungurung elder, Auntie Joanne Honeyset, was invited to perform the smoking ceremony by Officer in Charge at Kyneton, Senior Sergeant Marty Kappel.

Sgt Kappel worked in the Northern Territory for two and ahalfyears and spent time in Indigenous communities there.

“When Icame to the Macedon Ranges Icouldn’t find any existing relationships between police and the Traditional Owners so Icontacted the local council and they got me in touch with the Taungurung Land and Waters Council,” he said.

“Everybody really enjoyed the ceremony and were impressed with Auntie Joanne, and they thought it was agreat way to initiate arelationship.”

Taungurung Council executive manager of community and culture, Bonnie Cavanagh, introduced Auntie Joanne and presented Sgt Kappel with aTaungurung flag to be flown at the station.

Police officers from Kyneton, Romsey and Malmsbury came together for the event, which preceded acombined professional development training day.

Representatives from Macedon Ranges Shire Council also attended, including CEO Bernie O’Sullivan, along with Superintendent Brad Dixon.

RESPITEDECISION LOOMS

Amy Hume

The future of aproposed respite day care centre for dementia patients in Macedon Ranges will be determined next week.

MacGregors Farm proposes short-term, day respite care for up to 15 early-stage dementia patients living at home.

It's aproject that has been years in the making for Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group, which would fill avoid in the region for this type of care.

The facility is earmarked for 3.940 hectares of Woodend farmland at Old Lancefield Road that was gifted for the cause. It falls outside the town settlement boundary.

Next Wednesday, Macedon Ranges Shire councillors

are expected to weigh up net community benefit of the facility against site suitability and protection of Farm Zone land.

Addressing councillors at aplanning meeting last week, experienced carer Cherry Servis said the facility was muchneeded and that need was growing.

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RESPITEDECISION LOOMS

"Carersliving at home with dementia patients are absolutely worn out by their 24/7 role. It's an incredibly hard role," she said.

Cherry cared for her husband for 14 years following his dementia diagnosis. The lack of support available led her and others to form the Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group in 2012.

"I came to realise that with the rapidly rising numbers diagnosed with this insidious disease in the Macedon Ranges, and little or no respite available, that something needed to be done to support our increasing membership," she said.

"There is an urgent need for apremises where those with adiagnosis can be cared for on aregular or casual basis and this need will be addressed by the Macgregors Farm Day Care proposal."

The application will include arespite day care activities cottage with two rest rooms and kitchenettes, asingle bedroom caretaker's house, farm animals on

If this permit is not granted it will be areal retrograde step for the whole of planning process in Victoria –town planner Chris Banon

site and maintenance shed.

No objections have been received against the application.

Financial advisor Bob Nixon said his work involved assisting people entering aged care facilities and there was a service gap to be filled.

"Respite care for aloved one is near impossible to find on aday care basis. Aged care facilities tend to use their respite opportunities for people inthe throws of seeking permanent residency," he said.

"This project (Macgregors Farm) is ground-breaking. Idon'tknowofany other similar facility anywhere."

Last year the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal approved asimilar application inMark's Country Place. This allowed the discretionary use of an outdoor recreation facility to developed on land zoned for farming.

The decision was made based on its limited impacts balanced against net community benefit.

Town planner Chris Banon told councillors last weekthe planning scheme allowed for apermit to be granted and the question was –should it be granted?

"In my55years as atown planner I can confidently say that Ihaveencountered no other permit application with such strong merit," he said

"Ifthis permit isnot granted it will be areal retrograde step for the whole of planning process in Victoria."

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is expected to make adecision onthe Macgregors Farm proposal at its meeting on February 22.

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The Castlemaine chapter of Mind Medicine Australia is celebrating the recent announcement that the Therapeutic Goods Administration will reschedule the medical use of MDMA and Psilocybin from July 1.

The rescheduling will enable authorised psychiatrists to prescribe these psychedelic substances for treatment-resistant depression and treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder.

All other uses of MDMA and Psilocybin will remain in its current schedule.

Castlemaine psychoanalytic psychologist and the founder of the Castlemaine chapter of MMA, Deborah Coulthard, said the TGA's acknowledgement of the research around psychedelic medicines was an important step toward these treatments being available for depression and post-traumatic stress symptoms.

"It is such wonderful news that Australia has taken this important step in understanding the need for these medicines, which open up so many possibilities for the relief of suffering," the local practitioner said.

Ms Coulthard said most psychiatrists would be bemused that they had been given sole rights to using these treatments.

"It is hoped that soon, the practitioners who have trained in the area will be given the right to practice and help people benefit from the great potential of these medicines," she said.

"There are agrowing number of us who have done specific training in assisting patients in the use of psychedelics.

"We wait for the permission to practice and open up the potential for much healing," Ms Coulthard said.

Castlemaine psychoanalytic psychologist Deborah Coulthard believes the breakthrough treatment could assist those with severe mental illness.

Macedon CFAfundraiser

Macedon Fire Brigade is hosting a fundraiser and community day on Saturday February 25.

Head down to the station (Corner Smith and Victoria Streets, Macedon) to enjoy loads of family friendly offerings, including hot food, cold drinks, lollies, zooper doopers, barista coffee, baked goods, jams and preserves, fresh produce, plants, raffle, fire

truck display, CFA community safety information, virtual reality firefighting, mini fire truck races, face painting, jumping castle, petting zoo, Wild Action Zoo and lots of activities in the Kids Zone Tent.

Stalls open at 9am, with aGoods and Services Auction to be held at 11am.

Please note: the brigade is not accepting donations of second-hand goods.

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Mass duck casualties under investigation

Lisa Dennis

Parks Victoria and wildlife experts are investigating amass casualty event involving ducks and other birdlife at Bells Swamp Conservation Reserve at Neerman just outside Maldon.

Local wildlife carer and volunteer wildlife rescuer Sam told the Express the issue was first reported on January 29.

"I saw apostonCastlemania where alocal resident reported seeing 13 dead ducks at the site and queried what had occurred. As abird lover Idecided to head out and investigate," he said.

Sam and two fellow volunteers initially located 25 deceased wood ducks, teal ducks, pacific black ducks, purple swamp hens and dusky moorhens, and sick ducks exhibiting symptoms of C. botulinum (avian botulism) were also recovered and taken into care.

"Initially there were fears that it may have been an act of illegal duck shooting, however on closer investigation it appears that the ducks may have died as aresult of poisoning or disease," he said.

Over the past week the wildlife rescuer and fellow volunteers have visited the site daily and have now retrieved close to 150plus dead birds and retrieved 49 sick birds that are now in care for rehabilitation and release back into the wild if they improve.

"The sick birds are amix of pacific black, teals, wood ducks, herons, coots and a darter," he said.

"The majority of the sick and deceased birds are pacific black ducks, which are surface feeders. This raises concerns that there could be abacterium on the surface such as C. botulinum or some kind of chemical poisoning may have occurred."

Sam said there was initially awhite noxious smelling foam on the surface at the site the dead birds had been located, but that had since cleared. However, each day more deceased ducks are being retrieved.

"Sick birds have now been sent to Melbourne Zoo and other locations for treatment and afurther 75 deceased birds have been sent off for testing by various experts in the field to try and determine the cause," Sam said.

Rescuers and experts have afew theories about what the cause of the deaths

Social housing upgrade

Asocial housing upgrade is planned for Lancefield.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is proposing anew 12-unit development in partnership with Homes Victoria and Wintringham Housing Limited in the town to upgrade existing social housing.

Funded by the Homes Victoria $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, the proposal in Lancefield would see five existing, older units demolished and 12 modern units built across two council-owned blocks of land totalling around 3700 square metres.

The development would be overseen by –and a20-year lease for the site granted to –registered housing provider Wintringham Housing Limited, which currently manages all housing units on behalf of council.

Mayor Annette Death said council had reviewed its existing housing stock across the shire at sites in Gisborne, Romsey and Lancefield, with the review identifying the Lancefield site as best suited to redevelopment. Three out of the five existing units are tenanted and these existing tenants would be supported throughout the process, including being offered interim accommodation for the duration of the build.

As afirst step in this process, council is advertising aNotice of Intention to Lease the site to Wintringham for a20-year term and welcomes public feedback which can be provided until 5pm, Tuesday February 28. Visit www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Have-YourSay or contact Council on 5422 0333 for more information.

could be including potential C. botulinum with the bacteria washed out of the soils during the October floods or as aresult of 'blackwater', which starves the water of oxygen after flooding.

In the meantime, volunteers such as Sam continue to retrieve bodies to try to curb the spread of potential C. botulinum to healthy birds.

Parks Victoria team members placed signage along roadways throughout the swamp on Friday to alert community members that diseased birds had been located in the area.

"There are alot of birdwatchers who visit the area. It's really important that people don't handle the birds for fear of contracting or passing on contaminants," Sam said.

"The initial casualties were in the south west corner of the swamp, but now the issue seems to have widened to the whole conservation area," Sam said.

Parks Victoria district manager Suzanne Hughes confirmed they were investigating reported bird deaths at Bells Swamp Nature Reserve.

"At least 50 birds have been found dead, with further as yet unconfirmed reports being received. Samples have been taken for testing and we expect to get the results early this week," Ms Hughes said.

“While we are waiting for the results, Parks Victoria has put up signage at Bells Swamp to warn the public of the potential health risk. We ask that people stay away from the reserve until further notice."

One of the deceased ducks retrieved from Bells Swamp on Saturday.

Celebrating IWD

TheZonta Club of Kyneton will hold popular, annual International Women’s Day celebration dinner on March 8featuring guest speaker, award-winning television journalist, Karen O’Sullivan.

Karen, aresident of the Macedon Ranges, was atrailblazer in the Melbourne media and balanced the tough demands of her job while raising her family of four boys.

Alocal hero, Karen has also tirelessly volunteered in the local community and was the first female president of the Kyneton Football Netball Club.

International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women and girls this year’s theme, 'DigitALL Innovation and technology for gender equality', lights the impact that technology, bold ideas, and education in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) jects can have on reducing discrimination and empowering women globally.

"This year Kyneton Zonta is celebrating the town's 30th IWD Dinner, raising the profile of women and girls in the Macedon Ranges," said club president Jenny Kerr.

"We arethrilledtohave Karen as our guest speaker."

Funds raised from the dinner are distributed to local high schools, primary schools and young women studying business or STEM subjects at university.

"Our awards, which arepresented throughout the year, promote studies in STEM subjects, but also students studying through tertiary streams, sporting achievements, and most recently, our new ArtsAward," Jenny said.

"We also provide an award for aYoung Person in Public Affairs, which is open to all Macedon Ranges students whohave excelled in voluntary and community programs."

To join in the celebrations of this important event, go to events.humanitix.com/zckiwdd30 for ticket information.

Calling creatives

Creative professionals with big ideas to transform their practice and build their careers are encouraged to apply for the latest round of the state government's creative R&D program, the Creators Fund.

The fund supports creative professionals to undertake the kind of intensive research, development or experimentation that leads to career-defining, groundbreaking creative work.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas encouraged artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers, writers and other creative professionals from across the electorate to apply.

“In any industry, innovation requires

dedicated time for research, experimentation and development. Devoting time to this unpaid but vital work can be achallenge for many independent creatives,” she said.

Applications are open to individuals and collectives working in any creative field including digital games, literature, craft, theatre, music, screen, dance, visual art, fashion and design.

Grants of between $20,000 and $50,000 are available to support activities for up to six months.

Applications for the 2023 Creators Fund close 3pm, February 22, with the Deaf and Disabled stream closing 3pm, March 1.

For details, visit: creative.vic.gov.au

Award-winning television journalist, Karen O’Sullivan, will be guest speaker at the Zonta Club of Kyneton’sInternational Women’sDay dinner on March 8.

Mobilecoverage plans forKyneton

Telstra is planning to improve mobile phone coverage for Kyneton by erecting a macro base station as alight pole swap out at the Kyneton Showgrounds.

Steve Tinker, Telstra regional general manager, said Telstra had been working to improve the mobile service situation in Kyneton for some time, including installing anew site at Mineral Springs in 2019, adding 5G in 2020, and installing an additional sector to the existing base station on Bourke Street in 2022.

"We know that there is more to do to ensure that Kyneton residents have access to reliable and consistent mobile network," Mr Tinker said.

"We are proposing acombination of solutions, these include provision of a macro base station at the Kyneton Showgrounds, an additional sector (antenna) at the existing Mineral Springs mobile base station and 10 5G small cells strategically positioned across the town.

"We've been working really collaboratively with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to try to come up with suitable plans, abit like we did with Woodend where we put a rooftop base station at the Coles supermarket, which has made asignificant difference there.

"So we're looking at solutions that are suitable for the community as awhole and will provide that additional service.

"We've been working with the footy club in Kyneton and we're looking to swap out the light pole near the scoreboard at the showgrounds so we can keep the lights on it but we can actually put some mobile antennas on top of that.

"We're looking also to provide anumber of small 5G cells around some parts of Kyneton and they work together to provide depth of coverage and greater speeds for people to use their devices in those areas.

"Technology and people's usage has moved on significantly from when we first built the original mobile base station at the southern end of Kyneton."

DROP-IN SESSION

Mr Tinker said Telstra was keen to progress plans for Kyneton as quickly as possible and would be holding acommunity drop-in information session to demon-

strate their intent to improve the existing services and be transparent about the proposed solutions.

"It also gives the Telstra team an opportunity to understand some of the local connectivity issues residents may be experiencing," he said.

The drop-in information session on February 22 at the Kyneton Football Club Rooms, Mollison Street Kyneton, from 2pm to 6pm.

"We encourage local interested residents to come by and talk to our Telstra experts and see what we are proposing, the locations and expected service improvement," Mr Tinker said.

Telstra is planning to erect amacrobase station as alight pole swap out at the Kyneton Showgrounds, similar to the one pictured.

Gisborne plan heads to VCAT

Gisborne's Ross Watt Road Development Plan is progressing to aVictorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing in March.

First lodged in November 2021, the subdivision layout plan included in the application for the 85-hectare residential site proposes 700+ lots, a childcare centre and neighbourhood shops.

The property at 89 Ross Watt Road is situated between the Rosslynne Reservoir and the Calder Freeway northeast of Gisborne town centre.

Acompulsory conference was facilitated at VCAT in November and December between Macedon Ranges Shire Council, the applicant and several referral agencies.

The parties could not agree on the outcomes of the development plan application or the outcome of the planning permit.

An amended version of the development plan and planning permit application has been submitted to the council for adecision before the March VCAT hearing.

VCAT has ordered the applicant to give public notice again through their legal representatives (Norton Rose Fulbright).

The development plan and any amendment to the plan must be advertised for aperiod of two weeks before approval.

The council must take into account any comments received when considering the development plan or any amendment to the plan.

The planning scheme only requires public notice to be given regarding the development plan. No notice will be provided for the planning permit application that is in accordance with the development plan.

Landowners directly adjacent to the 89 Ross Watt Road site and those that front onto Swinburne Avenue, Cherry Lane and Ross Watt Road will receive direct notice via letters, and the development plan will also be advertised.

The development plan and supporting documents can now beviewed on the council’s website.

NewbreweratShedshaker

It’s anew year and new chapter for Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing.

Andrew Cronin, formerly of Melbourne’s Cavalier Brewing, has taken on the role of head brewer at Shedshaker, bringing more than 10 years of independent beer brewing experience to Castlemaine.

Shedshaker director Doug Falconer said Andrew was astandout candidate with his combination of brewing experience, ideas on how to take the beer forward and desire to relocate to the country.

“Andrew come to us from abrewery that has found success with its core range of ales and lagers as well as some very interesting specials," Doug said.

“Cavalier has also brewed for anumber of new and emerging breweries, something that Shedshaker has done and will continue to do into the future.

“This combination made him agreat fit for us."

Andrew has now officially started in the head role after atransition period from Cavalier.

“The chance to come to Shedshaker and work with abrewery with asolid reputation and big plans for the future was too good to pass up,” Andrew said.

“There is agreat range of core beers as well as a number of interesting brews to work with, which is a great place to start.

“And achancetomove to the country and enjoy adifferent way of living was abig part of the decision as well.”

Cavalier Brewing, based in Derrimut, has built a formidable reputation for its core range of beers as well as its special brews.

“There is an opportunity here at Shedshaker to keep refining the current range and explore new beers for the brewery,” Andrew said.

“With the brewery workingonplans to move into anew and much bigger premises this year, now is a great time to join.”

Shedshaker’s long-serving brewer Brad Illes has moved on after six years of dedicated brewing, having given locals and visitors such favourites at the Golden Ale, Celtic Red, Knucklehead IPA, Frailty Pale Ale and Black Espresso Lager.

AndrewCroninhas taken on the role of head brewer at Shedshaker

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Lunch marks anniversary

February's Woodend Community Lunch will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Ash Wednesday and also marks 40 years of the Woodend Neighbourhood House.

The Neighbourhood House was created as ashortterm drop-in centre following the bushfires in 1983 by members of the local Red Cross.

The two-course lunch will be held at the Woodend RSL at noon today (February 14) and is open to all members of the community.

Acommemoration service will be held at the Mount Macedon Uniting Church on the 40th anniversary of the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires.

Notable theologian Rev Dr D’Arcy Wood will lead the service with Rev Jeanne Beale from the Presbytery of Port Phillip West providing areflection.

The Uniting Church at Mount Macedon was one of the 400 buildings and other property destroyed in Macedon and Mount Macedon on Ash Wednesday. Seven people died in Macedon and Mount Macedon.

Only the stone walls of the church remained after the fire. Insurance was insufficient to rebuild.

With faith and drive, the congregation decided to rebuild.

Support poured in from congregations, individuals and organisations across the state, Australia and internationally.

The rebuilt and extended church complex was reopened just 14 months later. Many of the furnishings were donated by other congregations.

Amemorialcairn was built in front of the church. The cross is made from the iron bracing from the roof trusses of the old building.

The commemoration service to be held at the Mount Macedon Uniting Church on Thursday February 16 at 7pm will reflect and remember that day.

The Anglican Church of the Resurrection in Honour Avenue, Mount Macedon will also be holding aservice on Sunday February 12 at 7.30pm.

The CFA is also organising aCommunity Gathering in Centennial Park, Mount Macedon Road (opposite the Church of the Resurrection) on Thursday February 16 at 5.30pm.

The Church of the Resurrection will be open for anyone seeking aquiet placebut there will not be aservice there that evening.

Awarmwelcome is extended to everyone to join these commemorations.

(See our Remembering Ash Wednesday feature on page 19.)

The meal will include sweet potato fritters and coleslaw followed by alemon yoghurt and apple teacake with custard.

Bookings are required (to assist with catering) via the website: socialplanet.com.au or over the phone 5427 1845, or in person at the Woodend Neighbourhood House.

Donations of $5 on the day are appreciated or $10 for those seeking to 'pay it forward'.

Pictured is the destroyed Mount Macedon Uniting Church following the fires.

Sculpture club takes off

Twelve young artists are showcasing their sculptures at Kyneton Library

Seven-year-old Harlow Mueller formed the Sculpture Club with Friends and led three workshops from her own home to keep creativity bubbling over the school holidays

"Harlow organised the whole thing and sent out invitations," her mum Kat said

"All of the kids were very dedicated to their projects and enjoyed having freedom to create "

An aspiring art teacher, Harlow took inspiration from her former and current art teachers, Daniel Butterworth and Nathan Mountford

Working with friends aged three to nine, Harlow set a focus for each session: clay, recyclables and scrap materials

Her own artwork 'A wonderful world' was a collaborative piece with two friends that incorporated themes from all three workshops

The works are now on display in the Kyneton Library's Community Collection Display Case

The display case is a place where anyone in the community can share their artwork, collections or display

Young artists Lettie, Harlow, Huntyr, Bellamy and Phoenix proudly display their creations

Student of theYear f the Yea

ARomsey resident who returned to study after 28 years was named Student of the Year at Kangan Institute’s annual Industry Excellence Awards Ceremony last Thursday night.

Asinglemother with three children, Wanda Sheppard’s Community Services studies at TAFE marked her first time back in formal education since graduating from secondary school in 1994.

“Returning to school was averybig step for myself and my three beautiful children," she said.

"Together as afamily, we faced many challenges and alot of late nights working on assessments after my daughters had gone to bed.

“But together, we made it work. Studying and adult learning became part of our family life. My daughters began to help more with housework, and in turn their own self-confidence grew.

“I took advantage of apps that assist with keeping me on track with schedules and meeting deadlines.

"The most important thing was to communicate with each other within my family, listen and support one another –thisis what gave our family its balance."

Wanda is continuing to pursue education with the Diploma of Community

Romsey’s Wanda Sheppard was named Student of the Year at Kangan Institute’s annual Industry Excellence Awards

Services while volunteering at her local primary school.

She is also pursuing registration to work within peer support programs for those battling addiction.

“It's not easy for people to ask for help, especially if they are an adult. This is why I would like to study and work in community services; it speaks to my heart," she said.

Aspecial woodchop

Organisers of the 50th annual Lyonville Woodshop are planning to make the occasion averymemorable one.

Hepburn mayor Brian Hood says the woodchop “is not to be missed” urging those interested to put Saturday, February 25 in their diary now.

Lyonville is an old timber town between Trentham and Daylesford, and the axeman

who takes out the championship will receive $1300.

Some of the really big names in the sport are expected to compete, and there are plenty of other attractions as well.

Admission is just $5 for adults, with children free.

Proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Lyonville Hall.

"I believe asking for help is the bravest thing aperson can ever do, and Iwould be honoured to hold their hand and support them."

Wanda’s future goals are to work in family and children's services, with afocus on family violence, child protection, alcohol and other drugs and community development.

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Fringe program packed

The Castlemaine Fringe Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2023 and three decades of local, grassroots and community-led arts events.

The 2023 festival program will be launched this Sunday in the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens Tearooms.

The Fringe was founded in 1992 by agroup of Castlemaine creatives with a vision to showcase and celebrate the local arts community.

Designed to complement the Castlemaine State Festival, the Fringe Festival was first held in October 1992.

Thirty years on, Castlemaine Fringe is

thriving, remaining vibrant and connected to its community. As part of this year’s festival, Fringe will host aretrospective exhibition celebrating 30 years.

Have you been involved with Fringe over the years as an artist, performer, participant or supporter? Castlemaine Fringe is looking for memorabilia, paraphernalia and collectables from 30 years of festival activities.

Maybe you have some old posters, photos, banners or even t-shirts from past festivals? Dig deep in your cupboards, down the back of your filing cabinets, out in the shed andyou never know what rich

archival gems you will discover!

This year’s Fringe Festival program is packed with highlights including theatre, music, exhibitions, comedy and street performances galore. Sunday’s launch will kick off at 5pm and run until 8pm. Go along, pick up acopy of the program and meet some of the event producers.

There will be live music and circus entertainment and alicensed bar. Bring a plate to share and join the Fringe crew to celebrate three decades of Fringe.

For more information visit the Fringe on Facebook or go to their website at www. castlemainefringe.org.au.

Concerning rural road trauma

Victoria Police is issuing an urgent warning to regional motorists following a significant spike in lives lost on rural roads this year.

The latest police intelligence shows that there were 24 lives lost from collisions on rural roads as of January 30, a64per cent

increase on the five-year average for fatal regional collisions in January.

Of those 24 lives lost on rural roads, 21 resided in regional locations and two worked in regional centres. Police suspect driver error, resulting from distraction and inattention, has

contributed significantly to rural road fatalities in January.

Highway patrol deployments will be bolstered to regional areas throughout February, ahead of astatewide operation over the Labour Day long weekend in March.

Thirty yearsofmagic and memories. The Kamp Kraken K-Sub stage featured in VictoryPark at the 2021 Castlemaine FringeFestival.

Farmers given trauma training

Health services can be stretched in emergencies and often the first people to arrive at the scene of aserious incident in rural areas are members of the local community.

Last week, Nutrien Ag Solutions (a provider of agricultural services and inputs to farmers in Australia) and aeromedical charity, CareFlight, hosted aunique education workshop designed to upskill those working in the agriculture sector with emergency trauma skills.

CareFlight CEO Mick Frewen said what happened in the first few minutes after an accident could mean the difference between life and death for patients.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to partner with Nutrien Ag Solutions to deliver this dedicated training for the agriculture sector," Mr Frewen said.

"We know what ahugedifference it can make to saving lives and building resilience in regional communities right across Australia."

Nutrien Kyneton branch manager, Candice Cordy, said nothing was more important than safety, especially when working in agriculture.

“The ultimate goal through this initiative with CareFlight is to upskill people working in the agriculture industry with life-saving skills,” Ms Cordy said.

“Our farmer customers and staff work with heavy machinery, large animals and in isolated locations every day, so it’s important we all know how to respond should an incident occur, especially when we are often more than an hour away from the nearest hospital.

“The workshop was agreat opportunity to learn new skills, share our own experiences, and make acommitment to prioritising safety every day.”

CareFlight head of operations, education and training, Lara Miller, said the trauma care training armed participants with all the essential skills to help them respond if they were ever first on the scene of an incident.

“Our team use lifelike medical manikins, simulated accident scenarios and speciallydesigned simulation equipment to create ahigh-pressure, hands-on environment, ensuring the training is realistic and applicable to their normal work and life environments,” Ms Miller said.

Warm up your fingers and toes

Knitters and crocheters of Macedon Ranges and beyond can share their work that warms up those fingers and toes in a new competition.

As part of the upcoming Daffodil Festival, the Kyneton Handweavers and Spinners Group is running afun new competition: 'Fingers and Toes Festival'.

The festival will feature gloves, mittens, socks, slippers, booties –knitted, crocheted or felted, hand-spun or commercial wool, pretty or plain.

There are 24 classes to choose from. There is even anovelty class: biggest pair of socks, smallest pair of socks, Christmas stocking or Daffodil themed items –and achildren's class for budding knitters.

The closing date for entries is August 1with the items needed at the end of the month.

All entries will be on public display, September 2atthe Red Brick Hall, Kyneton.

So come on knitters and crocheters of Macedon Ranges and beyond, show your work and warm up those fingers and toes.

Full details and entry forms are available from: fingersandtoesfestival@gmail.com

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beyond. With

L-R: Local resident Jacky Kelly, Candice Cordy and Kylie from Careflight take partin trauma training.

Taradale Festival backonthe calendar Festivalback on the

The famous Taradale Mineral Springs Festival is on again in 2023 after atwo-year break due to pandemic restrictions.

As in previous years, the festival will be held on the Sunday of the Labour Day long weekend; Sunday March 12 from 10am to 4pm.

The Mineral Springs Festival Committee is planning to make this year’s event the biggest and best in its history. Attractions will include more than 50 stands offering

Kyneton Whole Town Garage

gourmet food, wine, craft beer, gin and whisky. There will be jewellery, aCFA display and activities, aclassic car display, acoustic and rock music, plus many children’s activities, face painting, plaster painting, storytelling and Captain Koala.

Committee president Peter Phillips said organisers had worked for many months to assemble agreat lineup of stallholders and entertainment for this year’s event.

"We have araffle with over $7000 in prizes including a

Choir returns to Lancefield

Enjoy an afternoon of good music, food, company, laughs and agood oldfashioned singalong when the Victorian Welsh Choir returns to Lancefield next month.

The fundraiser concert is being presented by the Anglican Parish of Lancefield and Romsey and will be held in the Lancefield Mechanics Hall from 2.30-4.30pm on Saturday, March 4.

Entry is $25 per person and includes afternoon tea. All proceeds go towards the Romsey Op Shop and hall project.

Tickets are available from www.trybooking.com/CCBTB and the Romsey Op Shop.

$5000 travel prize courtesy of Broadhurst Property, with tickets just $5 each,” Peter said.

Entry to the festival is $5, with free admission for children under 15. All proceeds go towards Taradale Volunteer Community Groups to assist with local projects.

“We are very grateful to our major sponsors Castlemaine Slate and Stone, Good Earth Garden Supplies, Interior Solutions, Malmsbury Bakery and Metro Taradale for supporting the event and making it possible,” Peter said.

Chamber concert

Astellar, international ensemble will unite in Castlemaine this Thursday to perform aprogram of chamber works by acclaimed local composer Anthony Pateras.

'A Dread of Voids' –Contemporary Electroacoustic Chamber Music will feature at Castlemaine's Phee Broadway Theatre for one night only this Thursday, February 16, as part of the ensemble's whirlwind national tour.

The performance will feature Chewton's own internationally renowned composer Anthony Pateras on piano and electronics along with vocalist Jessica Aszodi, Karen Heath –clarinets, Jonathan Heilbron –double bass, and Rebecca Lane –flutes.

Pateras told the Express this tour had been ayearinthe making.

"I'm delighted to share an overview of my recent exploratory chamber works with Castlemaine. I've been working

overseas for 20 years, and living in Europe for eight of those; Ifeel lucky to have settled in such abeautiful and creatively open-minded community," the composer said.

The evening will also include afree program of workshops and lectures, on topics including: Memory In Music (5pm), Microtonality and Tuning (5.45pm), Life as Creative Practice (6.45pm) and Compositional Techniques heard in the concert (7.30pm), followed by the concert event at 8pm.

Tickets are $25 full /$15 concession (cash only).

For details on the full program visit www.anthonypateras.com/news/concertphee-broadway-castlemaine-160223

This event is supported by the Mount Alexander Shire Council Events Grants Program, and by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

ADread of Voids will feature at Castlemaine’sPhee BroadwayTheatre

Photo: Bahar Kaygusuz.

The Taradale Mineral Springs Festival was last held in 2020.

Social group hitsthe road

The local social lunch group, Birds of aFeather, is organising atrip to Melbourne next week to visit the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda.

The group, aimed at LGBTIQA+ adults, will be gathering on the stunning rooftop terrace on Thursday February 23 for a12pm barbecue lunch.

The multi-award winning Victorian Pride Centre is the first purpose-built centre for Australia's LGBTIQ+ communities.

Serving as ahub for LGBTIQA+ groups and organisations, it houses anumberof support services, agallery,theatre, bookshop and meeting spaces. The afternoon will include atourofthe centre and there will be time to browse information stalls from LGBTIQA+ organisations and learn more about the services they offer.

Organised by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s Country LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Program (CLIP), the Birds of aFeather lunches are usually held quarterly in Kyneton or other venues in the Macedon Ranges and offer an opportunity for adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex to come together, hear from engaging guest speakers and share stories.

Entry is free and meals and drinks are at bar prices, RSVPs are essential. To book your place, go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/BOAF-RSVP-Feb2023. Transport from Kyneton is available, email nathan.allwood@scchc.org.au or call 5421 1666 for details.

The Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda. Photo: John Gollings

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Dennis Castlemaine Art Museum director

Naomi Cass celebrates her fourth year at the helm of the beloved local institution in 2023 and says it has been an honour to lead the gallery through the period of ‘renewal’.

Ms Cass joined the CAM team just before the Castlemaine State Festival in 2019, after 15 years as director of the Centre for Contemporary Photography in Fitzroy.

“I was just completing amajor project as part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale ‘Capital’, which derived its theme from the historic former Ballarat Union Bank building it was based in,” Ms Cass said.

“As acurator Iamanadmirer of art in all its forms and an advocate of artists and makers of all mediums and disciplines.

“I have ahugerespect for artists and our fabulous art and museum collections, and Ihavebeen focused on sharing these with the local community, including the local First Nations community, and those from further afield, in beautiful, new and interesting ways.”

The CAM team is currently in the process of undertaking an audit and significant assessment of the art and museum collections.

It has also done some work upgrading its website and digitising the collection to enable it to be shared more broadly.

“We have very limited resources with just 2.6 staff and asmall but dedicated pool of skilled local volunteers,” Ms Cass said.

“We have been working hard to build relationships and partnerships with supporters and artists in the local community, particularly those who are new to visiting galleries.

“Our Orbit exhibition series highlights the work of artists in our local ‘orbit’ and

we also received funding to introduce the Terrace Projections series, which effectively smashes ametaphorical hole through the wall of the gallery and takes artontothe street.

The commissioned works on arange of subjects including healthcare, car culture and small-scale agriculture are projected onto the heritagelisted facade of the building every night of the year after sunset, engaging the local community with art and the CAM collection.

“Entry to the gallery is free. We don’t charge afee as we feel this would deter people from visiting. People are free to make adonation if they wish and many do.

“The gallery is abeautiful welcoming space where our local community can come, sit and immerse themselves in arange of art and be rejuvenated and inspired, entertained, stimulated and uplifted.

“We see our job as to feed people’s imagination and in particularthe imagination of local artists and makers so they can come up with new ideas and works,” Ms Cass said.

LONG-TERM GOALS

The CAM board and management are working very hard behind the scenes to respond to the museum’s operational funding issues and ensure it will be viable from July 2023onwards.

“Our 100 for 1000 fundraiser has been extremely well supported with 40 bricks now having been purchased and our CAM Commissions prints continue to sell, but we are also working towards finding longterm solutions,” Ms Cass said.

“We have big plans for the upgrade and redevelopment of the gallery, having

been awarded $6.2 million for improvement works including universal access and business case for Stage Two of the redevelopment.”

However, addressing future operational funding remains critical.

Ms Cass also touched on recent comments in our Opinions pages about the gallery paying artists afee for their work.

“As apublic gallery we don’t sell artworks. We pay anominal fee to artists to create or share their work at CAM,” she said.

“We pay our other contractors –electricians, auditors, plumbers etc. Why not our artists?

“Without artists there wouldn’t be any art to enjoy, and artists fees are asmall budget item.

“Artists are extremely generous, they subsidise the sector and put much more into the field than do governments and philanthropists.”

CAM is open Thursday12-4pm, Friday 12-6.30pm, Saturday 12-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm. To discover more about their latest exhibitions visit castlemaineartmuseum.org.au

Sign up to growers hub

Growers and producers in the Central Highlands region are invited to enter their business details for free registration on a new online hub as part of Hepburn Shire Council’s Artisan Agriculture Project.

The Central Highlands Growers Collective aims to help boost business and support growers and producers to connect with each other and with customers.

“This is one of the outcomes of our three-year Artisan Agriculture Project, which aims to assist our local agriculture sector to

navigate operational challenges and thrive into the future,” said Hepburn Shire mayor, Cr Brian Hood.

“Businesses of all sizes can sign up to the collective, but especially small-scale producers. If their produce is grown in our soil or produced in the Central Highlands region we invite them to sign up.”

Lisa Allwood from Audrey’s Flowers at Musk Vale encouraged other producers and growers to join. “Being part of the Central Highlands Growers Collective helps grow-

ers feel part of something bigger,” she said.

“Small-scale farming is often asolopursuit so feeling connected to other growers is arealpositive. The collective will help us to share knowledge and promote our local products to awider audience.”

The Central Highlands region supports arange of cropping, livestock and boutique growers and producers of adiverse and growing range of produce. Visit the hub and register your business at: centralhighlandsgrowers.com.au

CAM director Naomi Cass is pictured with partofLiz Williamson’s‘Weaving Eucalypts Project’.

Remembering

ASH WEDNESDAY

years

This Thursday, February 16, marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most horrific natural disasters ever to hit this country –the Ash Wednesday fires.

Raging widespread throughout parts of Victoria and South Australia, the Macedon Ranges was one of the areas worst hit by the fire storms. Locally 379 homes in total were destroyed and seven people were killed by the fire. The town of Macedon and many hectares surrounding it were reduced to ashes. The picture was similar in Mount Macedon township. Homes were also burnt around Woodend. Thousands of hectares of farmland and forest were reduced to ashes and livestock and wildlife killed.

The disastrous events began during an afternoon of intense heat with readings exceeding 40 degrees. Victoria was undergoing asevere drought between April 1982 and the start 1983. At that time it was the driest period on record with paddocks reduced to dust all through winter and spring.

In the morning of Ash Wednesday 1983, ahot and dry northerly airflow from South Australia was strengthening across Victoria. In the afternoon it intensified and ahead of the fire front, the hot, dry airflow continued to strengthen producing gale-force winds.

The blaze began at East Trentham on Wednesday afternoon when powerlines, it is thought, were slapped together by the gale.

The Express (then called The Guardian Express) reported on its front page at the time that “The blaze made its way through the Wombat State Forest to Toolern Vale.

“A wind change, which occurred about 8pm, turned the blaze in anortherly direction.

“This put Gisborne, Macedon, Mount Macedon and Woodend in its path.

“Flames burnt within akilometre of Gisborne and it was reported 800 people were evacuated from houses in danger.

“The flames continued uncontrolled sweeping towards Macedon and Woodend.

“The blaze left atrail of destruction along both sides of the Calder Highway between the corner of Station Road and the highway, and to Woodend.

“The flames were stopped just outside the Woodend township but Macedon and Mount Macedon were not so lucky.”

AMacedon-based firefighter, who in 1983 had eight years’ experience and who still volunteers with the same brigade, is Keith Miles. He was in Macedon when the fire went though.

He said the Macedon tanker was in Bullengarook dealing with the fire there when the change hit. He said he remembered the sound of the wind and the fire roaring.

“There was quite aglow in the sky,” Keith said. “We heard noises like atrain was coming.”

Suddenly the fire was in Macedon.

Keith said there was no ‘fire front’, no line of fire that could be fought.

The town was bombarded by ember attack,” Keith

said. He said it seemed that everything “combusted at once”.

“It was daunting and scary, something you didn’t get trained for,” Keith said.

“There was no direction of the fire. Things were happening all around you.”

With power supply very limited, water supply was also down in the town. It’s now famous that many of the town people who could not get away sought refuge in the hotel, which firefighters protected from the heat and flames.

Keith recalls the use of buckets of swimming pool water to keep the hotel and those inside safe from the inferno. Everyone was saved and the hotel is still there.

Later that night, after reaching the top of Mount Macedon, the fire was controlled due in no small part to a ‘fire break’ caused by another large fire that had burnt out aconsiderable area on February 1.

After the fire: Very little remained in the town of Macedon after the Ash Wednesday fire This photo is from the front page of the Guardian Express on February 22, 1983

Still fighting: CFAvolunteer Keith Miles sawthe horror of the run-awayAsh Wednesdayfire in his home town of Macedon where he was, and still is a firefighter with his local brigade

Hotdog? Cool cat!

Did you know cats regulate their body temperature by sweating through their paws? Or that dogs regulate it by panting?

Though both these signs can be normal, it is also important to be aware of them when they start. It is the first sign your pet is hot. If your pet is feeling the summer heat, here are five simple things you can do to help cool them down:

1. Lots of fresh water. Our pets need more water than we do. Dogs (for example) are made up of 80 per cent water, whereas humans are only 60 per cent. Therefore, in the heat of summer, your dog requires more water, more often. Ageneral rule of thumb is that adog needs70mls of water per kilogram of body weight, so a4.5kg dog needs two bowls aday,and a35kgdog needs 10! The easiest way to encourage your pet to constantly rehydrate is with apet drinking fountain. These provide fresh, filtered water to your pet, and the multiple streams of freefalling water entice your pet to drink more.

2. Provide shade or air-conditioning. Bring your pet inside, and give them access to acoolroom, or even better, sit them under afan or air conditioning. This will help to cool them fast. However, if you are not home for most of the day; and your pet will be in the backyard ensure that they have access to an adequate area with acooling shade all day.

3. Pool playtime! If you have the room, set up asmall child’s pool with only afew centimetres of water and let your dog splash and play to cool off. Alternatively (and especially for your cat) wipe them gently with adamp towel to cool them down on extra hot days. Remember never leave your pet unattended in apoolorany body of water. Always supervise

4. Freeze treats. Dogs love afrozen treat in the summer, it cools them down and offers them enrichment. Fill and freeze these handy treat holders with water and dog-safe foods like meat broth, some fruits and veggies.

5. No daytime walking. All pets need some exercise. However, if you take them out for walks in the summer, change your routine to dawn or dusk walks. Sand and footpaths are too hot for their paws.

Look out forsnakes

The weather is still warm enough for those slithering critters to be sunbathing regularly. With afew local sightings of snakes in recent months, it is imperative to be cautious when out walking your pets.

If you witness or even suspect asnake bite, take your pet to the vet as soon as possible. About 80 per cent of pets will recover when treated with anti-venom, with some requiring additional treatment during their recovery.

Do not try to catch or kill snakes. All Australian snakes are protected and you may expose yourself to unnecessary danger. Symptoms associated with snake bite include

*Sudden weakness followed by collapse

*Shaking or twitching of the muscles

*Vomiting

*Inthe laterstages paralysis may occur

Early signs may be vague or mixed. Other symptoms can also include sensitivity to light, nausea, headaches, collapse, port wine urine and bloody diarrhoea. The onset of signs could be within minutes.

The area of the bite is not always found, but snakes will often bite animals around the mouth, around the face, or on limbs after an altercation. Cats are renowned for chasing and catching snakes, with many being lucky enough not to be bitten, but their sleek skills are not always aguarantee of not being bitten.

If you suspect asnake bite, get your pet seen to as soon as possible.

Petofthe Month

PETCARE Learn alittle horse sense

Sashimi is aplayful one-year-old rescue puss who has been organising his ‘human’ family right since the age of eight weeks. He’s an indoor boy, which keeps him safe and part of the family 24/7, so no wonder he is noticed for getting up to all sorts of tricks. His favourite toy is a piece of pink ribbon, lovingly called his “sooky” that he carries around. Any bug, spider or tiny speck inside the house will be immediately located, meowed at and hunted until he’s satisfied! Pictures on the wall have even been swinging like a pendulum with Sashimi pushing them from side to side from atop the nearest piece of furniture. He knows bugs will hide from him anywhere!

He owes his beauty to the fact he’s part flame point siamese, but he does not care about that. He loves to cuddle and eat yummy treats, but also to yell at anyone willing to go and get him some even yummier grass to chew on! Gorgeous Sashimi is our Pet of the Month.

New and future horse owners can attend a course on Saturday February 18 to promote excellent horse care and responsible ownership.

“We are delighted so many Victorians are interested in taking care of larger animals and, in this case, being responsible horse owners,” said education and training manager at RSPCA Victoria, Belinda Marchbank.

“They can bring such aunique joy into our lives, but new horse owners may not realise exactly what their equine companion needs to live ahealthy and happy life.”

The RSPCA’s Equine Excellence participants will receive comprehensive information regarding horse and pony ownership to optimise their animal’s health and welfare from the moment of purchase.

Attendees will discuss the specific needs of horses and ponies while engaging in hands-on activities designed to illustrate and teach appropriate equine animal care.

They will learn

*How to promote important natural behaviours in the horses

*How to work safely around horses

*How to use the equipment needed to care for horses properly

*Preventative health and management measures

*Factors to consider when purchasing or adopting ahorse or pony

*How to identify signs of good health and welfare

*What to do if your horse’s ‘normal’ begins to change

*What to include in abasic first aid kit for horses and how to use these items in an emergency

Equine Excellence will be held at RSPCA Burwood. Participants must be 14 years or older and will receive acertificate upon their completion of the course.

Places for the course can be booked by calling 9224 2286.

Getting down to BUSI BUSINESS NESS

MEETTHE FRIENDLYFACES FROM THE LOCALBUSINESSES IN OURCOMMUNITY.

When you ’ re in need of a trade or service, it’s always good to know you ’ re calling on someone you can trust

In this feature you will meet the friendly faces behind our local trades and businesses, people who reliably serve the community in which they work year after year

Supporting local tradies and businesses also helps support the local economy –a win-win all round!

Locallyowned and operated forover30years. Their experienced operatorsare professional,friendlyand available sevendaysaweek!Theycan provideadvice on the bestway to maintain the health of your septic systems.

If it has been morethan three yearssince youhad your septic cleaned, or thereare bad smells or gurgling coming from your septic tank, toilets or drains, then youneed to call Roses Liquid Waste,your Macedon Ranges based septic tank cleaning specialist. Roses specialises in septic tank pump outs, including all brands of treatmentplants, sewertransfers, holding tank pump outs, commercial grease trap pump outs, triple interceptors and industrial car washes. Contact Roses foranassessmentand they'll be in touchtodiscuss your septic tank requirements.

acetylene andwelding gases. Gas cylinder testing service.

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. Macedon Ranges bag brand Three Little Rams is based in which town?

2. Which party does MP Georgie Purcell represent?

3. Who is Mount Alexander Shire Council’s deputy mayor?

4. Beauchamp Street is in which Macedon Ranges town?

(3 points)

5. Lancefield Romsey Lions Club is rebooting what in Romsey after more than adecade?

General knowledge (1 point)

6. Seoul is the capital of which country?

7. In the comic of the same name, what type of creature is Garfield?

8. What colour is the vertical strip that appears on the far left of Italy’s national flag?

9. In what decade was the film Citizen Kane released? (3 points)

10. Order the following events that from earliest to latest: Ash Barty retired from tennis, Bob Hawke died, same-sex marriage legalised in Australia, Notre-Dame cathedral fire and Queen Elizabeth II died.

TODAY’S CROSSWORD

Fuel rip-off RDalley, Metcalfe

Why is it that fuel is so expensive in Kyneton?

Ihad the occasion to purchase diesel in Geelong and paid $1.89.9 alitre. Over the last three weeks diesel has been selling in Kyneton for $2.15.9 alitre, a26cent alitre gap. In Melbourne Ipaid $1.97.9 per litre.

Fuel is currently cheaper in Taradale and Bendigo than in Kyneton.

Over and above that, Australia is the only country in the world that Iknow of where diesel is more expensive than regular fuel, given that it costs less to produce.

At times diesel is 30 –50cents alitre more expensive than regular fuel. Most transport runs on diesel. If diesel was 10 cents cheaper than regular fuel (as it is overseas), the cost of transport would be cheaper, goods and services cost less and the pressure on the cost of living greatly reduced.

Still for the residents in Kyneton, $2.15.9 alitre for diesel is one great rip-off. Let us not forget though the contribution of the state and federal governments to the excessive cost of diesel.

Existingdamage mustbefixed

Martha Hills, Castlemaine

Iwrite in response to your front page story in the previous edition, 'Working towards net zero'.

The message here seems to be afinal win –that's all we need to do; however, it won't fix the problems. There are (at least) three reasons:

1. Net zero means that some other person/organisation/government will provide the extra; the damage from the difference between our goal and the total will still happen with local consequences.

2. When (or if) we do hit zero emissions, there is still the existing damage, which must be fixed. Who will pay for that?

3. Our emissions target covers only what fossil fuels have let out. Our government insisted that agriculture be omitted from our emissions calculations. Also there is the damage from the consequences of

climate change, including bigger and more damaging droughts, bushfires and floods; the first two directly add to emissions, and the third may do so.

Already, our Torres Straits citizens are bearing the costs.

According to the Torres Straits Regional Authority, "Climate change is avery significant issue for Torres Strait communities, many of which are situated on low-lying islands exposed to sea level rise impacts. Increasing air and sea temperatures and changes to ocean acidity bring anumber of risks to the region's environment, community health, local economies, infrastructure and services".

If we are not concerned with other countries, we must care for Australian citizens.

Reasonable questions

Dr Paul White,Kyneton

Irefer to Bryan Young’s letter ('Unable to read?', Opinions,January 24) and feel duty-bound to respond.

We will all soon be required to vote in areferendum on an Indigenous ‘Voice to Parliament’ but many Australians are shot down for simply asking fair questions because of the vague and scant detail provided by the Labor government on how a‘Voice’ would actually work in practice.

Labor’s Indigenous Affairs Minister, Linda Burney, has herself conceded the lack of detail provided, when asked last week where all the specific detail was, she dismissively said: “People don’t really want to know the nitty-gritty detail”.

Well, Linda, many of us do.

Australia’s long struggle to build this nation we have today has been based on the proposition that we are all equal, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation. The debate over the Voice is not whether Indigenous Australians deserve afair go. Of course they do. And if that means listening to them on matters that relate specifically to Indigenous affairs, of course we should listen.

But that is not what the Voice is all about. So, on what issues can the Voice advisory body influence beyond Indigenous affairs?

Will the government be compelled to listenand act on the Voice’s policy

demands on say tax, defence or foreign affairs? Who will the Voice speak to: the whole Parliament, plug directly (and secretly?) into the senior cabinet, or just the Indigenous Affairs Minister?

How will it go when government business is inevitably further held up waiting on the Voice process and working through all its demands?

Will an Albanese government ever refuse the Voice’s demands? Willthe Voice demands be made public? And on and on …all perfectly reasonable questions I believe.

Today, we are all meant to be equals. However my concern is that if the Voice referendum succeeds—based on secrecy around the practical details on how it will work—then some Australians will be more equal than others based entirely on ancestral race and divisive identity politics.

Have your sayon Customer Service Charter

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has released its draft Customer Service Charter for community feedback.

The charter guides council officer interaction with the community and establishes service standards the community can expect when dealing with the council. Director Community, MRSC, Maria Weiss said enhancing customer experience was akey objective in the the Council Plan.“It’s important that we have clear and transparent parameters around the council’s customer service standards and response timelines, to assist in managing expectations in regards to the service we provide," she said.

“It is also essential that members of our community have clear and reliable avenues to communicate with council when required.

"For our Customer Service Charter to work effectively, it needs to be supported by both the council and our community. That is why we are encouraging community members to review the draft charter and have asay on the proposed changes so that we can ensure it is reflective of the needs of both.”

The charter can be viewed online at: mrsc.vic.gov.au

Ward structure change likely

According to Hepburn Shire mayor Brian Hood, the existing structure of seven councillors spread across five wards in Hepburn Shire is "unlikely to continue".

The Victorian Electoral Commission is currently reviewing how communities are represented at council level.

The new structure contemplates either seven councillors from seven wards, or no wards at all, for Hepburn.

Cr Hood said seven across seven would necessitate drawing new lines on the map to create such wards.

No wards at all would mean seven

councillors coming from anywhere across the shire.

“Importantly, community members can have their say and make asubmission,” the mayor pointed out.

For further information, go to www.vec. vic.gov.au/hepburn

Changes to in-home support

Macedon Ranges residents aged 65 or over will now have more choice when it comes to in-home support, with two providers to increase their service delivery within the shire.

The federal government has awarded contracts to Benetas and Intereach to transition into delivering aged-care services currently provided by council.

MRSC CEO, Bernie O’Sullivan, said council’s priority was to ensure existing clients and council staff were fully supported throughout the transition, including assisting clients to make an informed decision on apreferred provider.

“Transferring these services is adifficult, yet necessary decision for council –itwill allow us to refocus our investment to support abroader cohort of older residents in the shire,” he said.

marriage legalised (2017), Notre-Dame fire (2019), Bob Hawke died (2019), Ash Barty retired (2022), Queen Elizabeth died (2022).

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“The two new providers have both already had apresence locally and council will be there every step of the way to ensure a seamless transition for our clients, their families and staff.”

There are more than 400 active clients currently receiving regular services.

Mayor Annette Death said the council had aseriesofongoing commitments towards supporting older community members, which would continue beyond the delivery of in-home services.

“The 2021 Census highlighted that we have close to 10,000 residents over the age of 65 in our shire –almost afifth of our

population,” she said.

“We want to ensure that we continue to support this cohort as best as we can, to reinforce the Macedon Ranges as agreat place to live and support meaningful contributions in our community.”

Last year, the council resolved it was no longer best placed to deliver aged-care services and would finish its role via the Commonwealth Home Support program at June 30 this year, following lengthy consideration and significant sector reforms by the Australian Government over the past decade.

From July next year, the AustralianGovernment’s Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home Care Packages Program and Short Term Restorative Care Program will merge together under the new Commonwealth-managed Support at Home Program.

Under the new model, providers will offer amuch broader suite of services than what council currently provides and isresourced for across in-home, personal, nursing, and allied health services.

Council’s transition project officer, Sharon Gill, will be available four days aweekand can be contacted via sgill@mrsc.vic.gov.au or 5422 0224 for any queries around the transition.

Visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au/Live-Work/Disability-Support/Home-Care for more information.

Midland

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Down aquiet countrylane

Highly desirable for its quiet country lane with far reaching district and mountain views, this three bedroom home on 1.14 acres has astrong connection with the outdoors, with rooms bathed in sunlight overlooking the surrounding landscape. Enter the home via the large shady verandah, overlooking a traditional flower garden that delights throughout the seasons. The space within has acomforting family friendly flow with open plan living, meals and kitchen. This area leads directly to alarge outdoor deck, overlooking an established orchard including nectarines, pears, peaches and apples. Many hours could be spent in this laid-back space or make your way to the paved cooking fire pit area compete with servery, bench seating and ice sink.

Within the home are three generous bedrooms, afamilysized bathroom, complete with shower and bath, aseparatewcand laundry. The home features floor to ceiling windows with views of the lush surrounds and is kept comfortable all year round with wall mounted electric radiators and split system cooling. For those seeking more space, there is the opportunity to have aself-sustainable lifestyle with an abundance of fruit trees and chicken run providing numerous options. The garden is supported by aquality bore which has created agarden paradise and supports its ongoing productivity. There is also a 9x5mgarage/workshop which has an additional large carport and space to add further shedding, garden or simply aplace to kick afootball.

The hamlet of Tylden has arenowned primary school, convenient general store and tennis courts and is an easy 10 minute drive to Kyneton, Woodend and Trentham and an hour to Melbourne’s CBD.

Property: Threebedroom home on manageable acreage with scenic rural vistas

Address: 3Bloomfields Lane,Tylden

Price: $860,000 -$940,000

Agent: BroadhurstProperty

Contact: 1300 380 980

With many peoplemovingatthistimeofyear we thought it opportunetooutline several thingsyou need to consider to make your move as smooth andstress-free as possible

1. Plan ahead: Startplanningyourmoveas soon as possible.Thiswill give youplentyof time to organise, pack andprepare forthe bigday.Makeachecklist of things to do and prioritisethe tasks that need to be completed first.

2. Getorganised: Make alist of allthe items youwanttotakewithyou andstart packing early.Label each boxwiththe contents and theroomtheybelong in,soitwill be easier to unpack andfindwhatyou need once you arrive at your newhome

3. Hire areliablemovingcompany: Choosing theright moving companyiscrucial fora successful move. Do your research, read reviews, andget recommendationsfrom friendsand family to find thebestmoversfor your needs.

4. Downsize: Moving houseisagreat opportunitytodeclutter andget ridofitems younolonger need.Considerselling or donating itemsyou don'twanttotakewithyou

to minimise thenumberofthingsyou have to move

5. Pack valuableitems separately: Pack valuable itemssuchasjewellery,important documents,and electronics in separate boxes that youcan keep with youatall times. This will ensuretheir safety during themove.

6. Notify relevant parties: Don'tforget to inform your utility companies,banks,and other importantinstitutions of your move.Thiswill ensurethatyourservices are disconnected andreconnected at theright time andthat your mail is redirected to your newaddress

7. Make arrangementsfor your pets: Moving canbestressful foryourpets, so make sure youhavea plan fortheir care during themove. Youmay need to find apet-sitterorarrange for them to stay with friendsorfamily forthe day.

8. Take photos and labelcables: Before you dismantleany furniture, take photos of how it wasassembled.Thiswillhelpyou to putit back together when youarriveatyournew home.Label allthe cables andwires so you know where they belong when it's time to set up your electronics

9. Be organised on movingday: Make sureyou have aclear andorganised plan for moving daytoensurethateverything runs smoothly.Designate someonetooversee the move andensurethateveryone is aware of theirresponsibilities

10.Allow forsomeflexibility: Despiteyour best planning efforts, things maynot always go as plannedonmovingday.Beprepared to be flexible andadapt to anyunexpected changes. Rememberthatthe most important thingisthatyou andyourbelongings arrive safely at your newhome

3Palmer Place, Kyneton

Neat Family Home –First Home Opportunity 1

Auction

Saturday Feb 25 at 11.30am

EPR: $440,000 -$470,000

This3bedroom brickveneer home on alarge blockoffershugepotential andpresentsfirst home buyers,downsizersand Investorsthe chance to enhance further at an affordable entrypoint.Ideally situated, andwithan acuteshortage of rental properties availablenearshoppingand transport hubs in theMacedon Ranges,the property wouldbea greatinvestment or firsthome.

sqm

ForSale

EPR: $720,000- $780,000

Savvyinvestors andowner occupierswill recognisethisrare find in the region:a combined residenceand retail space withgreat retail exposure andinexcellent conditionthroughout. Thisisaunique andversatile property locatedinthe heartofMalmsbury’s shoppingprecinct, nearby to thepopularbakery, antique shops,general store andpostofficeand a friendly pubwithregular foot traffic,and across theroadfrom themonthly farmersmarket.

OPEN THIS WEDNESDAY

5.30pm -6.00pm&

SATURDAY 12.15pm-12.45pm

30 BowenStreet, Kyneton

1921

WelcometoTabulam,animmaculatelypresented property in acentral location close to localschoolsand theretailprecinct. Step back in time withthe wide front entrywithdoubledoors settingthe scene forwhatliesbeyond. The home boasts elegantceilings andpicture rails throughoutthe hall,bedrooms, lounge and dining,addingatouch of refinementtoevery room.The home is atruepiece of historywithall themodernconveniencesoftoday.With4 bedroomsand multiple living zones, double carportand lock up garage, Tabulam will be sought afterby localfamilies andtreechangersalike

4 2 3 824 sqm

74 Mitchell Street, Kyneton

3Bedroom

Home In A

Prized Location

Auction

Sunday March 19 at 11.30am

EPR: $675,000- $725,000

Thismid 1980sbrick veneer on an 824m allotment, comprises 3living zones in an open plan living area witha wraparound centralkitchen.Off thecentral hallwaythere are 3light filled bedrooms,a central bathroom,separatetoilet anda separatelaundry.Outside is abeautifulgardenoasis withapergola, chookshed, watertank, double carport, garden shed,and asunnynorth facing backyard.Located in ablue-chip residential precinct,behindKyneton's renownedPiper Street this property hasgreatappeal fornew entrants, renovatorsand downsizers

3 1

2 824 sqm

20 Smith Street, Daylesford Heritage Home in the SchoolPrecinct

ForSale

EPR: $780,000– $850,000

Built in 1917,thisweatherboardhomehas 3.6 metre (12ft) ceilings andhas retained many of itsperiodfeatures. The roomsare flexible foruse andcould potentially have 4bedroomsormultiplelivingareas. The main bedroom is huge withspace foranensuite or WIR. Theremaining bedroomsare also generousin size andshare afamilybathroomwithseparateshowerand bath.Astutebuyers will identify thepotential.Opportunities abound forall buyers,beitthe ideal first home,investment and/or theperfect builder/developeropportunityinahighly sought-after blue chip area.

4 1 3 843 sqm

1112 Kyneton Metcalfe Road, Greenhill

Manageable Acreage Moments From Kyneton

ForSale

EPR: $860,000 -$940,000

Welcome to ‘Clairview’, atraditional brickveneer home situatedon 2.06ha(5acres approx)ofeasylifestyle acreage.Astutebuyerswill recognisethe myriad of opportunitiesthispropertyhas to offer. The living arrangements couldallow forthe easternwingofthe home to become a standalone studio, fora teenageretreat,multigenerational living or guest suite. In addition,the dwelling hasbeenadapted to provisionwheelchair access forthe elderlyorthose withfunctionalimpairment.

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2

2

2 06 ha (5 acres)

367-373 Blackhill Road, Kyneton

2Quality HomesonRural Lifestyle Acreage

ForSale EPR $1,300,000 -$1,400,000

Thisspaciousand serene property features twoquality homeson3Ha(7 acres) withstunningrural views anddottedwithgranite boulders.Dwelling number 1, ‘Lindisfarne’, is a2-bedroom 1910 circaweatherboardhome that hasbeenrecentlyrenovated,and theseconddwellingboasts4 bedrooms (or3withanoffice),2 bathrooms andtonsofspace.Withtwo dwellings, this property provides amyriadofoptions.Itwouldbeperfect forfamilies with multi-generationallivingoranincome/investmentopportunity, such as an Air BNB. From this picturesque rural hideaway,itisjusta casualstroll to Black Hill Reserveand KynetonRidge Winery

3 6 6 3 ha (7 acres)

49 Flynns Lane, Kyneton

Grace Park –Scenic Family Home With RiverFrontage

ForSale

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

This superb 6.36Ha(15 acre approx.)propertymustbeviewedtobetruly appreciated. A4 bedroomtreasuredbrick family home with districtviews, establishedgardens, an independentdouble-glazedstudio, aglass house anda7 acre grazing paddock(approx.)thatfrontsthe Campaspe River, combine to delivercountry living at its peaceful finest. Theupdated, ownerbuiltresidence andgardens have been meticulously maintained,ready to be enjoyed. GraceParkfeels aworld away from thehustle andbustle yetis mere momentsfrompopularPiper Street andKyneton’s town centre

4 1 4 6.36 ha (15 acres)

25-27 Wheatley Street, Kyneton Double Block Opportunity

ForSale

EPR: $800,000 -$880,000

Posing many possibilities,thisperiodpropertyisa rare opportunityto capitalise on thedesirable location. The 4bedroom weatherboardhome is setonapproximately 769m andinoriginalcondition,awaiting restoration or redevelopment. The home bordersaROW,thatprovides access to the school crossing on EdgecombeStreet, anditisthenonlya quickwalkto theaquatic centre andshoppingprecinctbeyond. The clearedallotmentof approximately 763m is aperfect scenario forsomeone lookingtosubdivide andbuild(STCA)orsimplysecureahome withasizeablebackyard.

4 2 3 1,532sqm

The timeless styleofthis1880’speriodhome sits in harmonywiththe numerousheritagehomes in this reveredlocation. Thisuniqueproperty features threegenerousbedroomsand alarge bathroom offa central hallway,leading to thecomfortablelivingroomand spacious kitchen/dining areashowcasingthe original chimney,hearthand castiron oven.One of the standout features of thepropertyisthe modern self containedstudio nestled at therearofthe enormousbackyard. Featuringtwo largeair conditioned rooms, French doors,astylish bathroom andsecurestorage shed

SOLD $1,075,000

SOLD

Home with Heart

ForSale

EPR: $860,000– $940,000

Thischarming1930s weatherboard home hasbeengiftedwithanextensive and thoughtful renovation. The secure 1,614sqm (approx.)corner blockisaninspiring blendofspectaculargardens andcarefully curated entertaining spaces. Inside, thegeneroussplit-level designfeatures2livingareasand 4spaciousbedrooms. The familybathroomissimplystunning, showcasingbluestone tilesand the kitchen is likewiseonpoint with Caesarstone benchtopsand stainless-steel appliances. Communityand convenience are rightonyourdoorstep; stroll to village centre,BotanicGardens andtrainstation.

4 1 4 1,614sqm

34 Mitchell Street, Kyneton

Double FrontVictorian Home

In APrized Location

ForSale

EPR: $680,000 -$740,000

Tucked in behind bustling PiperStreet, on agenerous north facing 1,004sqm parcel,thispicturesque 1880sfamilyhome hasabrightfuture. Leading offthe centralhallway,the 2generousbedrooms, 2living areas (the living room couldrevertbacktoa 3rdbedroom)and bright kitchen/ meals areset againsta backdrop of originalBaltic pine floorboards,mantlepieces, cornices andarchitraves.The sunnykitchen features amplestorage anda direct line of sighttothe deep backyard, whichisparticularly desirablefor a youngfamilyand forsummer entertaining

SOLD $452,000

3Mia Mia-Lancefield Road, MiaMia

Ahh…The Country Life

ForSale

EPR: $440,000-$480,000

As youmeanderalong,pastthe iconicRedesdale bridge,intothe Mia Miahamlet,yourshoulders relax, andyou know that you’re home.This idyllic3,989 sqm(1acre) setting is locatedonlyminutes fromRedesdale, Heathcoteand LakeEppalock. It is acharming1970s kithomewitha delightful sunnyaspect, overlookinga seasonal creek,majestic gums and thelocal recreational reserve. Thisiscountry life at itsbest, withthislow maintenancepropertywell suited forapermanentmoveortheconvenient weekender.

1 3 2

3,989 sqm (1 acre)

35 Perrins Street, Daylesford

Large and Rare OasisIn The Lake Precinct

ForSale

EPR $2,750,000 -$2,900,000

Thisbeautifulsanctuary,close to thecentreofDaylesfordisa rare opportunitythatisall aboutindoor-outdoorliving butona much more generousscale.Set on averdant 1.09 hectareswithineasywalking distance to VincentStreet’sshops,cafes,and of course Lake Daylesford,thishomeis an enormous, renovated residenceset over 2levels.Astylish,self-contained 1bedroom apartmentonthe ground floor, completewithstunninglakeviews anda privatecourtyard,ispairedwith5generous bedroomswithensuite bathrooms,a huge chef’s kitchen/dining area withseparateloungeonthe upperlevel

6 7 4

1 09 ha

SOLD $2,920,000

5Evans Street, Malmsbury

Period

Lifestyle heaven

This is your chance to own apiece of paradise. Set upon 10 acres (approx.) of beautifully landscaped gardens, this five bedroom, three bathroom home offers aperfect lifestyle for those who love to entertain. The circular driveway and park-like grounds provide plenty of space for guests, while the meandering gardens create anatural oasis just minutes to Calder Freeway access, Gisborne township, shops, schools, and all amenities.

The impressive single level home features alounge, rumpus, and open concept kitchen/dining/living area with Solitaire wood-fuelled heater. Premium appointments define the sensational kitchen featuring asolid stone waterfall edge island/breakfast bar and benchtops, soft-close full-height cabinetry/drawers, bevelled subway tiled splash back, stainless steel dishwasher, and 900mm oven with five-burner gas cooktop. But it’s the outdoors that will truly steal your heart. Designed for pleasure and offering complete privacy, interior living spaces open to agrand pavilion with inbuilt seating, 10m solar heated salt-chlorinated pool, spa, and pool house equipped with its own kitchenette, gym area, bathroom, and sauna. There’s even avine trellised alfresco area, afully

fenced grazing paddock, pen, established orchard, plus acubby house and jungle gym for the kids.

Luxurious accommodation includes master retreat with walk-in robe and ensuite, timber plantation shutters injecting warm style throughout. Everything is in place for an easy existence including aremote-controlled 2.5 car plumbed garage, 18m x9mclear span nine-car garage/shed, dam, 100kl water tanks, split system air conditioning, ceiling fans, ducted vacuum, internal laundry, built-in robes, automated entry gates, and more.

Property: Fivebedroom,three bathroom home on (approx.) 10 acres with apool

Address: 242Couangalt Road,GisborneSouth

Price: $2,000,000 -$2,220,000

Agent: Raine &Horne

Contact: KenGrech 0418 509 710/Amanda Burt 0431 204 265 to register your interest

for sale

Bergamo House c1857

18 Nevens Road, Yandoit Hills

Set within the picturesque Yandoitlandscape, with the essence of the Mediterranean, this unique stone home was built in 1857 and added onto in the early 1870s. The historic homestead on approximately ten acres includes ameandering Mediterraneanstyle garden, orchard, vineyard, cellars, selfcontained accommodation and shedding.

t: 54721133

cantwellproperty.com.au

275 Barker Street, Castlemaine

Relaxed Living

14 Steele Street, Chewton

This modernColorbond-clad three-bedroom home offers the country community lifestyle to suit all. With views towards Mount Alexander and shaded by beautiful oaks, this 6-star energy-rated home, is on an elevated corner plot with dual access. A highlight is the outdoor bar/ office! The perfect spot for entertaining or relaxing after along day

Hidden Charm

43A Main Road, Campbells Creek 1940s art deco home boastinganarray of original features and timeless appeal. Featuring three spacious bedrooms plus astudy/fourth bedroom, two bathrooms, an updated kitchen, north-facing living room with an adjoining dining area. An impressive 1141 sqm (approx.) private allotment with space to create your own vision.

Contact

Mid-Century Potential

3Merson Street, Castlemaine

Ideally located mid-century brick three-bedroom home on aspacious 822 sqm offers instant liveability with the potential to add your design touch to turnitinto your dream home. The home features aliving room, acentral contemporary kitchen and an adjoining dining/ sunroom or second living space overlooking the back garden.

$749,000 View Sat 18th February 11:45am-12:15pm

Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

What An Opportunity!

10 Langdon Street, Castlemaine

$479,000

Contact TomRobertson

KN269686

Plenty of room

Quietly positioned within Maldon township, this affordable country cottage is on a large, level garden of 1700m2 (0.42 Acre) with established trees, two street access so much potential.

The timber home has alight and cosy interior with new floor coverings, open plan living, wood fireplace, kitchen with outlook, three double bedrooms and acentral bathroom.

There is amodern, substantial workshop (18m x7.5m) with concrete floor, power and asecond bathroom -perfect for the creatives, car enthusiast or just awork from home space and great car storage.

Village conveniences, the local golf course and bush-lands are all nearby to this feature packed, affordable country property.

Property: Country cottage with large garden and large workshop

Address: 9Polsue Street,Maldon

Price: $595,000 -$615,000

Agent: Waller Realty

Contact: 5470 5811

Maldon 9Polsue Street

COUNTRYCOTTAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN &LARGER WORKSHOP

$595,000 -$615,000

Quietly positioned within Maldon township, this affordable country cottage is on a large, level garden of 1,700m2 (0.42 Acre) with established trees, 2Street access so much potential. The Timber home has alight and cosy interior with new floor coverings, open plan living, wood fireplace, kitchen with outlook, 3doublebedrooms and acentral bathroom. Thereisamodern, substantial workshop (18m x7.5m) with concrete floor power and asecond bathroom -perfect for the creatives, car enthusiast or just awork from home space and great car storage. Village conveniences, the local golf Course and bush-lands areall nearby to this featurepacked, affordable country property

Harcourt 117 Victoria Road

LIGHT,BRIGHT,AND SURPRISING TIMBER COTTAGE

$660,000 to $680,000

Timber home originally aRailway Home No. 850 relocated from Bendigo. Positioned on an easy-caregarden of 600m2 with hedging, excellent fencing and privacy –the home enjoys aborrowed landscape outlook to the north across farmland, whilst still having town services including water,sewerand NBN. The timber home has afront verandah entry and alarge, covered deck-outdoor area that is fully connected making a360 degree walk around –perfect for kids of all ages. The home has 3bedrooms, tall ceilings, 2living areas with asunny aspect, modern central kitchen with dishwasher and rural outlook. Thereare ceiling fans, afireplace, reversecycleair,raked ceilings, and French doors. Outdoors offers much rural atmosphere, space for offstreet parking, a garden shed and great outdoor entertaining space. Walk to the local Primary School, Bowls Club and General store.

Castlemaine

3Wheeler Street

‘ROSEBUD’

Retaining beautiful bones with elements of updates throughout, ‘Rosebud’ delivers an outstanding property in the centreofCastlemaine. Featuring polished floorboards, decorative ceiling roses and architraves, the home has alarge formal lounge/ dining room with glass French doors and acentral sitting room with wood heater.Thereare three bedrooms, two with built in robes, amodern bathroom and spacious kitchen still retaining some of theoriginal cabinetry.Additionally,alarge mudroom/side entry doubles as the laundry and storage needs arecovered with the extra storeroom. Original timber shedding at the rear has been preserved.

Castlemaine

73B Gingell Street

CLASSIC ARTDECOON GINGELL STREET

Preserved for decades and ready for your imagination, this classic redBrick Art deco home occupies a768m2 garden allotment, gently elevated on the west side of Gingell Street. Enjoy an inner city locale whereyou can have both aleafy outlook, yet all Castlemaine’samenities at your doorstep. The long held home features 3double bedrooms, afront porch, entry hallway and open loungedining room on the north side of the home with original brick fireplace. Original dine-in kitchen with overhead cupboards, original bathroom, wash house and toilet. The home has picturerailing and double hung windows.

STAGE2-NOWSELLING

LOTS 22-38 IRELAND STREET, MCKENZIE HILL

Maldon 161 High Street

MID-CENTURYTIMBER VILLA

Position on adelight garden allotment of 752m2 with shade trees, garden beds and an ancient bay-tree, this 1950s timber home has been updated and improved in accordwith its era and features averandah-porch entry,a decked rear pergola and agable roofed double carport. The home has timber ?oors, town gas connected with gas hot water anew gas heating, aloungeroom with Tapestry brick ?replace, 2double bedrooms and a3rd bedroom or of?ce located at the rear.The is aretrostyled modern bathroom with bath, pedestal vanity and modern shower; modern kitchen-dining.

Ready foryourgrand design

“Mount St Mary features one of the most interesting ecological and geological landscapes we have ever listed for sale.” –John Keating

This undeniably stunning and picturesque natural landscape is the perfect setting for your grand design country residence and showpiece garden.

The property is located immediately adjacent to the Bald Hill Reserve, and features undulating to steep country that rises above the surrounding plains. It is peppered with huge granite rock formations of striking eminence among the trees and there are beautiful long panoramic views in all directions (including to Mount Macedon) from several distinct vantage points.

Wildlife abounds on the property including kangaroos, echidnas, wedge tail eagles,

Property: Mount St Mary 97 ha (240 acres)

approximately with planning permit

Address: 82 McPhersons Lane,Kyneton

Sale: Auction SaturdayMarch 4@11am

Agent: Keatings Real Estate

Contact: John Keating 0419 880 444 /54272999

wombats and an array of native birds, there are four dams, afive-bay storage shed, and there is also some open grazing land on the property suitable for sheep, cattle or horses or maybe to establish your own vineyard.

If you are looking for something very special, an inspection will not disappoint.

Trentham 68 Kyneton-TrenthamRoad

Aperfect inner-countrypermanent homeor delightful holidayhomeon6acres

This very attractive18year old classic countrystyle home couldbethe opportunity foryour tree-change dreams to come true.Accommodation includes long centralhallway large open plan kitchen/dining/living rooms, twogood sized bedrooms,bathroom and WC. Features include wide full returnveranda, excellentrich redvolcanic soil where most things will grow,a magnificentwalnut tree,anestablishing pin oak tree-lined driveway,good garage and storage shed,underground powersupply,excellentrain water storage and permanentwell

Thehuge land area of 6acres offers versatilityfor whateverhobbyfarming activityyou maywish to engage in, or plantand enjoyasprawling garden of youown designtocomplimentthe home’s setting.

Auction Saturday18Februaryat11am Reserve Price $1.3m John Keating 0419 880 444

Lancefield 60 Staffords Road (offPyalong Road)

Stunning Rural Property On 44.6Ha (110 Acres)

An exceptional,beautifully appointedand quality built Hamptons style 2-storey residence of approximately 378m2 (40 sq) withspectacular views over gentle undulating countryside to MountMacedon.

Thehomeisset amongst landscaped gardens,beautifully manicured lawns,maturetrees, PinOak lined driveway,with fullreticulatedwatering system, overlooking anew LED lit mod-grass tennis courtsurrounded by featurerock walls

Good soils,vegetable garden, abundantwater with 2spring-fed dams,a boreplus astunning ‘lake’with featuredecking

New lock up shed (18m x7.5m) with concrete floor,3-phase powertoentireproperty and 88 KVa backup dieselgenerator,hay shed/stable,machineryshed.Suitable forcattle,horses, sheep and crops or just relax and enjoythe peaceful experienceofcountryliving at its best

Price $3,650,000 John Keating 0419 880 444

Kyneton

82 McPhersons Lane (off Pipers CreekRoad)

“MountStMary”97 Ha (240 Acres)

With planning permit

Only approximately 70 kms(50 minutes) to Melbourne Airport, 88 kms(70 minutes) to Melbourne GPO and 5minutes to Piper St. Kyneton.

“Mount St Mary featuresone of the most interesting ecological andgeological landscapeswehaveeverlisted forsale.” – JohnKeating

This undeniablystunning and picturesque natural landscape is the perfect setting foryour grand design countryresidenceand showpiecegarden.

Theproperty is locatedadjacenttothe Bald Hill Reserve,and features undulating to steep countrythatrises above the surrounding plains.Itispepperedwith huge granite rock formations of striking eminenceamongst the trees andthere are beautiful long panoramic views in alldirections (including to MountMacedon) from severalvantage points

Wildlifeaboundsonthe property including kangaroos,echidnas, wedge tail eagles,wombats and an arrayofnativebirds,thereare 4dams,a5-baystorage shed,and thereisalso some open grazingland on the property suitable forsheep, cattle or horses or maybetoestablishyour ownvineyard.

If youare looking forsomething very special,aninspection will not disappoint.

Auction Saturday4March at 11am (Ifnot sold prior)

Reserve Price$2,850,000

Terms of Sale 10% deposit,balance30/60 days

John Keating 0419 880 444

Kyneton South

497 CentralRoad

(Executors Realisation Sale)

“ElShiranna Park”52.4 Ha (129 Acres)

An idealsmall acreage farming property in prime location only 4kmtoKyneton township,12kmtoWoodend, and with greatimprovement potential

Thecirca 1980’ssolid brick homestead style residenceisapproached via a400m long driveway bordered by an avenue of trees which passesbyaverypicturesque 1.78 acrelake,and is very privately sited in ahilltop position within averynice garden setting thatincludes alarge varietyofornamental trees complimentedby maturenativetrees attracting greatbirdlife.

Accomodation comprises large lounge room, kitchen, living/dining room area, 3 bedrooms,study,averylarge multipurpose room, 2bathrooms and laundry. Thegentleundulating land is suitable foravarietyoffarming purposes and has 530m sealed road frontage to CentralRoad withsecondaryaccess available from Kyneton-Trentham Road,7paddocks,706mfrontage to theLittle Coliban River and thereisa seasonal creek thatruns through theproperty

Farming infrastructureincludes asmall machineryshed,hay shed and workshop

Arareand very valuable featureofthe property is atownwater supply,and it is possible abuyer mightdemolish the existing comfortable residenceand replace with their new designresidencesited to maximise the viewsand thebenefits and beautyofthe existinggarden.

AuctionThursday9March at 2.30pm (Ifnot sold prior)

Reserve Price$2m

Terms of Sale 10% deposit,balance30/60/90 days

John Keating 0419 880 444

Theessenceofthe Med

Set within the picturesque Yandoit landscape, with the essence of the Mediterranean, this unique stone home was built in 1857 by German immigrants and added onto in the early 1870s by Luigi and Eliza Gervasoni. Bergamo House is aproperty steeped in arich history of early European settlement and agricultural farming and named after Luigi’s hometown, near Bergamo, Lombardi, Italy.

The 1850’s dwelling is aspacious living room with an original wood fire hearth complete with its dome bread oven. The 1870’s addition leads to the kitchen and dining area with aRayburn slow-combustion cooking stove, adishwasher, and walk-in pantries. Doors open to the north-facing balcony overlooking the stunning back garden and surrounding landscape. Acentral hall leads to two bedrooms, abathroom, and astudy/ third bedroom. Accessed externally is an additional bedroom/studio with an original fireplace and atrapdoor leading downstairs to what was once the original sausage-making kitchen with an adjoining cheese cellar and aseparate two-room wine cellar with the original wine press and barrels. Period details include original floorboards, raked and cove timber-clad ceilings, double-hung recessed windows, window shutters, and aDutch farmhouse

front door. Improvements include satellite internet, asolid wood burning heater with bottled gas operating cooktop and hydronic heating.

The historic homestead on approximately 10 acres includes ameandering Mediterranean-style garden with astream, and atimber bridge leading to the paddocks featuring established Spanish chestnut trees, olives, apples, pears, and the original timber piggery. Aseparatepaddock includes ahorse-riding arena. Completing the property are awoodshed, alarge shed with acarport and tack room, the original milking, and shearing sheds and three large water tanks.

The old dairy converted into aself-contained one-bedroom cottage with alarge living room with asolid wood burning heater, asplit system, akitchen, and abathroom making it the perfect boutique holiday accommodation rental. The cottage resides next to the vineyard featuring aplanting of 300 vines. Ashort driveinto Castlemaine, Daylesford and Newstead allows for retail, restaurants, and all other amenities. Bergamo House transports you to the countryside of Italy whilst being in the idyllic landscape of regional Victoria. Live La Dolce Vita. Expressions of interest close by 3pm on February 23.

Property:

Address: 18 Nevens Road Yandoit Hills

Price: $1,950,000 -$2,100,000

Agent: Cantwell Property Castlemaine

Contact: TomRobertson 0473 642 644

Keeping the historyand beauty of Macedon Cemeteryalive requires acommunity effort, and youcan playapart.

Macedon Cemetery seeks volunteers

Are you agardener, history buff, green space enthusiast, cemetery enthusiast or local seeking to get involved with the community?

If you are interested and have some time, Macedon Cemetery is looking for individuals to join its volunteer team.

Keeping the history and beauty of Macedon Cemetery alive requires acommunity effort, and you can play apart.

The cemetery provides valuable opportunities for you to support, care for, preserve and promote this unique historic place.

“We encourage volunteers throughout our community to lend ahand; volunteers are at the core of what we do at Macedon Cemetery," said Sharon Bondy, chair of the Macedon Cemetery Trust.

"Volunteers can choose from avariety of flexible roles depending on their skills, interests and available time; whether it’s gardening, researching our history, inputting data into our digitised cemetery records, marketing, etc.”

Some of the activities Macedon Cemetery volunteers undertook in 2022 included:

•March –Macedon Cemetery’s Face-

book page launched.

•April –Friends of Macedon Cemetery gardening working bee.

•June– Internal roads refurbished to create asafer, easier journey for those visiting and navigating through the cemetery.

•June– Installation of two beautiful granite niche walls for the internment of ashes of loved ones.

•June– Macedon Ranges Photographic Society enjoyed aphotographic excursion to the cemetery.

•November –Initiation of adedicated veterans’ area –first step was the creation of abotanical pathway with much appreciated help from Braemar College’s senior art class students and teachers.

•November –Friends of Macedon Cemetery gardening working bee and end-of-year barbecue.

•November –Historical walk conducted by members of the Gisborne and Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society.

If you are interested in volunteering at Macedon Cemetery, email macedoncemetery88@gmail.com or message the trust via the Facebook page.

Avoid prospect penalty

With tens of thousands of Victorians authorised to search for gold on public land, authorities are reminding recreational prospectors to do the right thing, keep safe and safeguard the environment.

There are almost 73,000 active miner’s rights in Victoria and the rush to get involved shows no sign of slowing with more than 8000 purchased in during 2021. While they’re out prospecting for gold, Earth Resources Regulation Inspectors and Conservation Regulator authorised officers are checking that fossickers are licenced, panning in permitted areas and meeting their responsibilities to reduce any impact on the environment.

Due to recent heavy rain and flooding, some areas across the state remain closed or inaccessible, so it is more important than ever for prospectors to plan ahead.

Fossicking and recreational prospecting is permitted in state forests and in designated areas of some national, state, historic and heritage parks.

Prospectors must also follow all other public land rules while out fossicking, including driving only on tracks or roads open to the public, taking all rubbish home, and immediately restoring the area to how it was found by backfilling any holes and replacing leaf litter.

The use of mechanical equipment or explosives is not permitted, vegetation and Aboriginal objects must not be removed or damaged.

In Victoria, hobby gold hunters must possess aminer's right, which allows them to keep any gold they find. Anyone caught panning or fossicking without aminer’s right permit can face penalties up to $36,984.

Aminer’s right can be purchased for $26 from Services Victoria.

Earth Resources Regulation has produced aGuide to Recreational Prospecting in Victoria and ahelpful video, both can be accessed by visiting: earthresources.vic.gov.au/ fossicking

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Start running for fitness

Macedon Ranges

Running Club swung back into action last week, with anticipation of even more participants this year than in 2022.

Start Running Group programs will be available at Gisborne, Romsey, Macedon, Woodend, Kyneton and Riddells Creek with sessions in each of these venues being held three days per week.

The program aims to provide support for nonrunners with basic fitness to reach the stage of covering five kilometres comfortably after eight weeks of participation.

In 13 weeks, the optional milestone of 10 kilometres can be achieved.

Individual and family memberships are available.

Tennis enhancement

“We want to encourage everyone to come and play on our fabulous courts,” Riddells Creek Tennis Club president Fiona Walker said after afurther significant upgrade was finalised over the holiday period.

The completion was just in time for the Australian Open in Melbourne, with the profile of tennis at avery high level.

For any non-members who book a Riddells Creek court in February, the club will donate 50 per cent of the court hire to an organisation called Rally4Ever.

The charitable body helps connect people suffering from mental health issues in our community to others by playing tennis.

Later this year, Riddells Creek Tennis Club hopes to partner with Rally4Ever. Anyone interested can find out more about the organisation by going to the Rally4Ever.org web site.

Community Bank Gisborne and District contributed towards the completed upgrade.

During January, Fiona Walker was pleased to welcome Bendigo Bank (community bank) representatives to see what she described as “our wonderful new courts”.

“Thanks again for all the support you provide our clubs with through your amazing community investment grants.”

Community Bank Gisborne and District is also backing the new scoreboard project at Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon.

The bank’s involvement has been welcomed by the Macedon football-netball and cricket clubs.

New electronic scoreboards at the Romsey number one oval and the main oval in Lancefield Park received major financial allocations from the Lancefield and Romsey Community Banks late last year.

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Anyone fortennis? Enthusiasticallyinspecting the completed courts project at Riddells Creek are (from left) Community Bank Gisborne and District community engagement officer Coriinne Shaddock, Riddells Creek Tennis Club president Fiona Walker,and bank home lending specialist James Sheawick.

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GOLFresults

CASTLEMAINE

Belvoir Park visitor Martin Beck kept the locals at bay in the medley stableford on Saturday.

Beck (9 handicap) had the best overall and A-grade tally with 41 points.

Harald Domanski (14) had 38 points to take out B-grade in acountback from Tony Strong (15), and Vaughan Harding (34) wrapped up C-grade with 36 points.

Nine holes –Ian Shields (18) with 22 points, from Barb Livingstone on 21.

KYNETON

Saturday saw an excellent turnout for the annual Captain versus President Day. The captain’s team managed to win narrowly, by acouple of games, over the opposition.

Gold letter trophies were presented to the lucky winners.

Longest drives came from Jason McClure (men) and Julie Harris (ladies).

The February monthly medal event for the ladies last week produced aflurry of great scores.

The medal winner was Robyn MacRae (24) with afine42stableford points, from Vicki Nettleton (25) with 41.

Beth Murray (29) topped B-grade with 40, one better than Moira Greenwood (44) ,and Marian Orr took out the nine hole comp. NTPs went to Greenwood, Orr and Tracey Bramich.

In Wednesday’s par 3competition, Paul Moore blitzed the field with 66-22-44 well clear of Ross Foreman. Foreman and Wally Stys were NTP.

Julie Harris won the ladies’ prize with 68-15-53 on acountback from Teaote Davies.

LANCEFIELD

The first round of the Dorothy Hayes match play knockout last Wednesday resulted in some of the newer ladies eliminating anumber of the better-known competitors.

Winners included Bev Beaumont, Sandra Mathews, Sheena Flentjar, Jenni Vennell, Di Brennan, and Anne Robinson.

Plenty of chances in this prestige event!

Legends: Ed Godek 88-17-71, from Peter McGill 83-10-73.

Wednesday twilight: Mark Cruise 26 points. Trever Lambert leads the aggregate five points clear of Barry Flentjar.

Saturday stableford: Steve Gilbert (24) 38 points, one clear of Mark Cruise (21).

Dale Schmidt, Gary Dudderidge, Mark Balla, Steve Draper, Jason Byron and Denis Davenport progressed to the next roud of the singles knockout.

MOUNT MACEDON

Huge thanks to the Midland Express for supporting our ‘Ladies Get Into Golf@ MMGC’ program, and to those readers who voted for us in Golf Australia’s Visionary of the Year award.

The verdict is just aweek away... fingers crossed.

Saturday’s foursomes in perfect conditions competition saw Bruce Fraser (6) and Greg Mighall (6) win with anett65, from David Watt (10) and Terry Bonello (16) nett 66.

Darren Mantynen was closest on three NTPs.

Wednesday gentlemen’s par bisque saw very good scores, with just three players not bettering their handicaps.

The A-grade winner Lachlan O’Gorman (15) +8, and Bgrade supremo Ben Monk (23) +7 are both enjoying avisit from the handicapper.

Remembering Ash Wednesday: Forty years ago this week, the Ash Wednesday fires utterly destroyed the Mount Macedon Golf Club. According to reports at the time, ‘not asingle usable piece of equipment survived. The fire was so intense the earth was scorched several inches below the surface’. Thanks to the vision and volunteer efforts of ‘the Dirty Dozen’ the club was resurrected and continues to thrive.

ROMSEY

On Saturday there was aclose finish in the 2B stroke round of the ongoing 2023 Summer Cup.

It was good to welcome back former member Jim Patton (down from Rich River in Echuca).

The day’s winner was long marker Clive Mensworth with 113-42-71, from Craig Sandy 94-22-72 and Davey Kenney 86-14-72.

NTPs went to Patton and Mick Nicholls Snr. Another perfect day for the 2A stroke round on Wednesday.

After athree-way countback the winner was Darlene Baker 88-19-69 from Rod Holding 101-32-69 and Rob Slade 86-17-69.

TRENTHAM

Some excellent golf was produced by various players in the field of 70 at Trentham on Saturday.

The best came from C-grade and overall par event winner Alex Purvinas (29) In A-grade Colin Salmon (11) +4 won on acountback from Kent Newton, and Geoff Dalglish (18) carded +3 in B-grade.

The ladies played in the first round of the Elaine Trophy event, with B-grader Roth Duffy setting the pace with an excellent +7.

Terri O’Callaghan was the best A-grader with +4.

WOODEND

The 43rd annual Maurie Armstrong Memorial Plate attracted acapacity field on Saturday.

President Barney Hearnden said it was great to see so many visitors from various parts of the state coming to the course.

There were plenty of excellent scores, with the best being a+13 tally from ‘young guns’ Dale Thompson (28) and Taj Warren (23) .Theyblitzed the field.

Runners-up on +11 Craig Sidthorpe (24) and Matthew Stevens (11).

Tournament secretary Mick Keating was kept very busy in the lead-up.

Annie Mann, representing major sponsor Anne Maurie Salon from Gisborne, congratulated the winners.

The club also welcomed several local councillors.

Mayor Annette Death praised Woodend on its outstanding achievement to be selected as ‘Golf Club of the Year’ in Victoria, complimenting the club leadership and volunteers on the continued and ongoing improvements to the popular course.

HAWKS DAY OUT: Food, fun and entertainment were all apparent at the Hawks Day Out in Woodend on Sunday.

“We had areally good day Lots of families attended.

“There would have been 120 to 150 people there,” Woodend-Hesket Football NetballClub co-president Anne-Louise Lindner said. She extended thanks to all the generous sponsors, volunteers, and entertainers who played their part so well.

Basketball is back

Basketball is back for 2023. Kyneton Basketball Association returned this week across all of its programs. The Club was excited to see the kids back on court after a well-earned summer break.

Domestic Monday night

U10s Mixed

Celtics 19 def Suns 16 (R. Roberts 8, H. Collard 8)

Lakers vs Warriors (no scores captured)

U12s Mixed Suns 12 def Lakers 11 (L. Cantos-Hodge 5, C. Liebelt 6)

Mavericks 20 def Heat 15 (B. Jeffrey 10, H. Liebelt 12)

Suns 32 def Warriors (D. Barnett 12, H. Edmondston 7)

Domestic Wednesday Night

U14 Boys

KBA U12 Squad 38 drew with Lakers 38 (B. Jeffrey 8,

A. Connors20)

U12Squad 33 def U14G

VJBL 12 (H. Liebelt 12, L. Bradley 6)

Bendigo Domestic

U16 Boys Div 2

Tigers 20 forfeit Strath

Warriors 0

U18 Boys Div 3

Tigers Gold 25 lost to The Spiders 49 (H. Murray 8, B. Ryan 7)

VJBL Friday Nights

U12Boys

Tigers 45 drew with Collingwood 45 (H. Liebelt 12, B Jeffrey 10)

U14 Boys

Tigers 42 def Bellarine 30 (J Bartlett 19, H. Strang 6)

U14 Girls

Tigers 13 lost to Eltham 27 (L. Bradley 7, M. Britton 4) U16 Boys

Tigers 52 def Wangaratta 51 (M. Liebelt 18, KSmillie 13)

U16 Girls

Tigers 31 lost to Casey 35 (M. Wood 11, J. Young 9)

U18 Boys

Tigers 59 def Melbourne

Tigers 42 (J Carradice 16, T. Vroom 14)

U18 Girls

Tigers 24 def Bulleen 22 (S Rankin 8, B. Conway 8)

U20 Boys

Tigers 39 lost to Coburg 61 (B. Thompson 10, B. Dowell 10)

KBA thanks its sponsors: Macedon Ranges Ag Machinery

Hendersons the Gas People

The Milko Evetrans Young Engineer

Visiting stars shine

It was acase of fine weather, good company and some exquisite bowling at the Romsey Midweek Classic Fours tournament on Thursday.

In the end, it was avisiting Leopold team comprising Luke James, Jane McMenaman, Paul Murphy and Jamie Sloan (s) who emerged victorious.

Two matches over 15 ends were played, and the Leopold side gained an ‘8’ on the final end to reach 38 points, with amassive shots up percentage. Runners-up were the com-

posite side of Robert Rundle, Ian Pentland, Joe Bayona and Russell Symons, who had won the same tournament two years ago, and three of these players won the recent Lancefield Triples as well.

“We just love coming up here, and we’ll be back again,” Bayona said.

Romsey’s tournament organiser, Graeme Cuthbert, thanked bowlers from near and far for their support, and commended TCC Real Estate and John Scott (TJ Scott and Son Funeral Directors) for backing the event.

Abig day: John Scott (at left) with the happyLeopold winnerswho secured an ‘8’ as well. Photo: Roger Kozulins

Golf looms as topfour set

Bill West

After asomewhatspasmodic season, Kyneton Golf’s division one pennant side suddenly produceda scintillating performance to thrash ahaplessTrentham by 62 shotson Saturday.

Back on November12, Trenthamhad stunnedGolfwitha 21-shotupset victory, butthistimetherewas no chanceofa repeat.An83-shot turnaroundishardtocontemplate.

With just one homeand away round remaining, theHighlands final four is now settled,withRomsey and Lancefield gainingthe double chance,and both Gisborne and Kyneton Golfknowing theonlyway they can obtain aflagthis season is to winthree finalsinsuccession.

It canhappen. Just last seasonLancefield finished in fourthspotafter losing to the three bottom sides,thenrevived to beat Romsey, Gisborne and Kyneton Golf insuccession to make ittwo flagsina rowfor theTigers

So an intriguingfinals seriesawaits.

Kyneton Golf hasplenty of talentand experience, and Trentham was overwhelmedonSaturday.Barry Godbolt’s four led the way witha29-shot margin

Club champemerges

Two very accomplished bowlers contested ahigh-quality final to decide who would emerge as Romsey’s newest club champion.

Cam Austin (at left) and Nathan Tessari have been previous champions with the latter trying to make it two titles in arow.

It was something of afamily connection –uncle versus and nephew –with opinions divided about the likely outcome.

The 24-year-old Tessari has improved rapidly since taking up the sport, while Austin is one of the most effective division one skippers in the Highlands competition.

The unflappable duo traded shots with Tessari opening up ahandy lead before Austin fought back to be within three shots.

Afinal end‘3’ gave Tessari the title 25-19; both are looking forward to the finals with Romsey on top of the ladder.

Tessari is also looking forward to football with the Redbacks this season.

Late last week the Romsey women’s final was won 25-17 by the much improved Hazel Rose, who showed the value of playing plenty of bowls. Well done to both finalists.

AT KYNETON

Former champions have prevailed again at Kyneton.

Favourite Anthony Matheson has impressive credentials, and raced to an early 12-2 lead in the men’s final against Peter Ryan.

Ryan fought back with some fine draw bowling to ensure agood contest, before three shots on the final end to Matheson produced a25-19 scoreline.

Long time successful bowler Christine Plowman took out her second Kyneton singles championship, defeating the talented Denise Knight 25-11.

Triples popular

Lancefield Bowling Club’s annual triples tournament continues to maintain its popularity, with visiting bowlers coming from near and far.

In fine conditions some tremendous bowls eventuated, before acomposite team took off the major prize.

Club president Jeff Smith welcomed all, thanking them for supporting the club.

He specially thanked long-time major sponsors John and Faye Parks (Romsey Hot Bread) and John Scott

(T.J. Scott and Son).

Ultimate winners were acomposite team comprising Joe Bayona, Alan Pentland, and Russell Symond (skipper).

Runners-up were Lancefield’s Steve Climas, Chris Jolly and Jeff Holmes (s).

The Gisborne trio of Paul O’Farrell, David Beardmore and skipper Russell Walker OAM were the best last game winners, finishing 24 shots up.

Fifth-placed Kyneton needed awin at Lancefield to stay in thehunt, and aquick start by Neil Jamiesonand co. ensured it wasacloseencounter overall.

Lancefield led by five shots at thebreak,and looked to be home until Kyneton cutthe deficit to makebothsides lift their intensity

Mark Smoljo held five shots, but Jeff Holmes’ drivesaw the jack endupinthe ditchand Lancefield gained two– in effect aseven-shotswing with Kyneton’s late bid snuffed out.

TheTigers won by 12 shots overall, with JeffHolmesand Aaron Young having substantial margins, andJamieson ending 13 shots up forKyneton.

Third-placed Gisbornehad an allfours up 20 shots margin at home to Kilmore,with Alan Higginsleadingthe way Romsey, on top with just onedefeatthisseason,finished 28 shots up inanall-fours victoryover Broadford

MattBrundell was the bigwinner forthe Redbacks. Saturday’slastround beforethe semi-finals seesKyneton play Gisborne, Trentham vRomsey, Kilmore vLancefield, and Broadford vKyneton Golf.

Ladder positions: Romsey 175 points, Lancefield 137, Gisborne115, Kyneton Golf 113, Kyneton 89,Trentham 79, Broadford 64, Kilmore 60.

VERYMUCHALIVE

Jockeying forsemi-finals spots continuesindivision two andthree, with Kyneton Golfnow third in division three after a 12-shotvictory over second-placed Gisborne.

Macedon stayed in contentionwith maximumpoints against Broadford.

In theclosest match of theday, Trentham’s division three side scrambled home by asolitaryshotagainst Diggers Rest to move into topspot

Macedonfailed to fire on theKilmore synthetic andslipped to secondspot, whileLancefield made it two wins in succession at Romsey’sexpense

ALL THE SCORES

DIVISION 1: Kyneton Golf 99 dTrentham 37 –A.Plowman 30 dB.Mahar 16, P. Linehan30d H. Plias11, B. Godbolt39 dC.McKeone 10;Lancefield61d Kyneton 49 –B.Holmes 15 lost to N.Jamieson 28, J. Holmes 24 dM.Smoljo9,A Young22dA.Mathison 12;- Gisborne 72 dKilmore52–P Williams19d J. Reimann18, D. Wesney 22 dP.Newell13, A. Higgins31dK.Mayberry 21; Romsey 74 dBroadford 46

C. Austin20dR.Chapman 16,M.Brundell29dD.Kelly 12, D. Ely 25 dD.Ellis 18

DIVISION 2: Gisborne 50 lost to Kyneton Golf62–K Jarred 29 dJ.Trounce12, B. Wylie 8losttoP.Williams 29; R. Newton13losttoC.Scott21; Macedon 77 dBroadford 41 –G.Dickenson29d B. Radford29; I. Guymer 27 dP Hoskins13, B.Halpin21dW Fisher 19;Diggers Rest 64 d Kilmore 51 –R.Treweek 15 lost to K. Campbell, B. Reidy22 dC.Hodgson 19,M.Clohesy 27 dL.Hodgson13; Romsey 73 dKyneton 47 –G.Cuthbert24d C. Bermingham18, A. Laing 22 dM.Bermingham 13,J.Fryer 27 dJ.Epps 16; Woodend thebye

Ladder:Diggers Rest 164, Romsey 148, Gisborne 140, KynetonGolf132,Macedon 132, Woodend 107, Kilmore 80, Kyneton 67, Broadford58.

DIVISION 3: Kilmore 73 dMacedon 48 –W.Cattanach 21 dM.Keenan 14, W. Gunn 25 dL.Gent18, A. Jowett 19 dB Swan 16; Woodend 72 dGisborne 48 –N.Bickerdyke 30 dS Lawrence 13,I.Davies18drew withT.Woodlock 18,T.Sturt 24 dF.Roche17; Lancefield 69 dRomsey43–K.Webb 28 dM.Toy 17,G.Stewart 22 dC.Dean 7, J. Smith 19 drew with J. Boyce 19; Trentham 55 dDiggers Rest 54 –T.White 18 lost toP.Marriner 22, P. Healy 22 dP.Robinson 13, I. Bruton 15 lost to A. Icely. Ladder: Trentham 138, Macedon 132, Diggers Rest 127, Kilmore 109, Woodend106,Gisborne 98,Lancefield 79, Romsey 43.

Toogood: (from left) Joe Bayona, Alan Pentland and Russell Symond, with major sponsor John Parks (yellowshirt).

Pony Clubseeks donations

Kyneton Pony Club is reaching out to the local community to help build its new cross-country course, which includes more than 20 brand new jumps.

The club is currently undertaking the enormous task of redesigning and rebuilding what was once afantastic cross-country jumps course at the Rollinson Reserve.

The current jumps have fallen into disrepair over the last few years of lockdowns and storm damage, so the club is seeking assistance from the community to help provide a new, exciting and safe course that will not only benefit the Kyneton Pony Club members but also the many riders in the district who make use of the public reserve.

“Many years ago our cross-country course was revered as one of the best in the state and people travelled con-

siderable distances to compete here,” committee member Bridget Fraser said. “We would love to see our town benefit from increased visitor traffic again.”

After initial consultation with an accredited cross-country course designer, Kyneton Pony Club has been given abrief that includes building atotal of 33 new jumps in situ, 21 new jumps that can be built off site, repairs to 16 existing jumps, relocation of 11 existing jumps and the removal/ recycling of unuseable jumps. KPC is currently seeking sponsorship for the cost of materials along with volunteers to help build the jumps. The projected completion date for all jumps is the end of September this year to allow time for the course to be assessed in time for the club’s annual competition at the beginning of November.

Making history

Three generations from one family took the field together for Malmsbury Cricket Club’s Jensen Shield side.

The history makers wearing the baggy green for the Berries against Blackwood are members of the Cox family –Adrian, his son Matthew, and granddaughter Nikola.

Deciding to bat, Blackwood was dismissed in 37 overs for 121, with Quentin Kebble claiming 5-21, and Ryder Blizzard and Nikola Cox two wickets apiece.

Aquick fire 2/159 off 24 overs, highlighted by Chris Ganim’s 59 from just 25 balls, enabled Malmsbury to secure first innings points and plan for an outright when lay resumes with David Nolte 44 and Matt Cox 38 at the crease.

At home to division 2ladder leader Romsey, Malmsbury compiled acompetitive 8/198 c.c. from 65 overs.

Guy Nelson made arock solid 79, and Justin Murphy 42, with Romsey’s Adrian Chew collecting 536 from 21 overs.

The home side will be looking for quick wickets this Saturday.

In Club Grade North, Malmsbury could not contain top side Macedon, who rattled up 5/198 (Jason Storie 50 and Dale Taverna 42 both unbeaten –Gavin Marshall 2-20.

The Berries top order soon slumped to 3/5, making it very tough for the middle order to rescue the side.

The Berries managed 8/133 (G. Sharp 31 and D. Wilson 28 n.o. the best of the batters.

“We believe this could be agreat opportunity for acollaborative project between the pony club and local business, along with schools, clubs and community groups. If there are any local builders or retired tradies we would love their expertise on this massive project,” parent Kate Coleman said.

“Many of the new jumps that we require are designed to be removable so the course layout can be adjusted at any time. This means that they can be manufactured off-site and moved into location after completion,” Bridget said.

To find out about Kyneton Pony Club’s sponsorship packages, or if you are able to assist with the donation of materials or labour, contact Kate Coleman on 0404 205 144 or email kynetonponyclub.sponsorships@gmail.com

Three generations–(from left)Adrian, Nikola and MatthewCox

Kyneton Pony Club members stand near one of the damaged cross country jumps

Attack facing atough test

Fresh from adevastating victory over Bacchus Marsh, Romsey’s McIntyre Cup cricketers are facing an acid test against second-placed Sunbury United.

The Romsey batters failed to live up to expectations on Saturday, being dismissed for 180 by apersistent United attack. Three run outs did not help.

Corey Day 40, Taylor Stevenson 28, Malcolm Milne 27 and Aaron Paterson 25 made useful contributions, but the loss of Ben Way and Adam Frost to successive balls mid-innings set the Redbacks back.

United will resume at 1/11 and the Romsey bowlers face atough test to get their side over the line at the No. 2oval.

Unbeaten Gisborne has the task of making 219 for victory over Bacchus Marsh at Gardiner Reserve on Saturday.

Arear-guardfightback saw Bacchus Marsh compile 9/218 c.c. with Ryan Brown unbeaten on 70.

Gisborne’s Spencer Jones captured 3-63, and skipper Jarryd Vernon 2-25 from

Playing at Sankey Reserve, Woodend made 207 (James Morley 72, Warren Else 26) after losing early wickets, and Sunbury Kangaroos rattled up 1/54 in five overs in response.

Wallan’s star Kieran Aiken scored 114 in his side’s 254 against East Sunbury.

Finals bound Diggers Rest/Bulla scored 286 (N. De Silva 86, R. Batepola 69, I. Massalage 41, M. Sepala 36) against Rupertswood.

MACEDON IN COMMAND

Macedon played extremely well in Johnstone Shield at Tony Clarke Reserve, dismissing Kilmore for 138 (Ned McKeon 38, Josh Buttler 32) with Tom Kean collecting 4-36. The Cats will resume the run chase at 0/10.

Kyneton scored 223 (Tom Boyer 57, Hayden Ingleton 49, R. Williams 36 –N O’Brien 4-48, H. Johnston 3-33 and Riddell lost an early wicket in amatch where both sides can be optimistic.

Adominant 79 (nine fours, four sixes)

Bacchus Marsh’s Scott Wakefield made an unbeaten 136 in his side’s healthy 6/285 c.c. against Gisborne.

OUTRIGHT AHEAD

Jensen Shield ladder leader Hanging Rock continues to impress and should wrap up outright points early on Saturday.

Hanging Rock dismissed Sunbury Kangaroos for 70 (N. Maxted 4-31, Steven Zubrycki 3-32) then rattled up 2/156 declared (Brandon Nicholls 61 n.o) then reduced the Kangaroos to 4/59 by stumps.

Wallan scored 211 (B. Fowler 44, B. Mullavey 41 –A.Richardt 3-63) against Lancefield in the match the Tigers need to win.

Woodend’s division one side scored 9/287 thanks to aseventh wicket stand of 98 between captain Brett Gardner 70 not out and Logan Colley-Curtain 40.

TWO CENTURIES

There were two centuries scored in division two.

Macedon’s Malcolm Davies hit 25 boundariesin scoring 157 against Diggers

Batsmen shine in CDCA

unbeaten 166 in his side’s 8/239 against Kyneton, with George Papadopoulos the stand out bowler with 3-13.

In division three Kilmore 182 (Tim Hanson 55 –Michael Wearne 3-18, Zac Watkins 3-39) then restricted Hanging Rock to 8/140 (Watkins 58 n.o, Michael Fisher 40).

In Club North, Gisborne 9/192 (Jason McDonald 76) defeated Wallan 93 (Charlie Francis 3-22).

Kilmore 96 lost to Macedon 1/99 (W. Brundell 39, S. Gray 36 n.o.)

On the run-friendly Dixon Field, Gisborne scored 2/218 c.c. from 35 overs in Club South. William Mooney retired after making 100, J. Shaw contributed 68 and S. Shaw was 39 n.o.

Melton South was bowled out for 192.

RUN SPREE

Boundaries came thick and fast as Gisborne division one batters pulverised the Trentham attack on the lightning-fast Bullengarook oval on Saturday. Gisborne scored 7/576 from 70 overs, Archie Shore

16) teams contesting day one of atwo day fixture. Highlights of the round were the impressive 127 not out effort by Castlemaine United Blue BGrade batsman Mokshara

Wathsaranga Thilakasiri and Newstead A Grader Tom Reece's 120 not out. Best with the ball was Muckleford AReserve bowler Hayden Coombes with awhopping 7-14. Results were as follows:

AGrade

Round 11

Barkers Creek 6-225(cc) (JS Newlan 47, MJ McKern 45, BHenderson 38; DPeckham 3-48) dMuckleford 147 (B Wright 53; SSmith 3-27, LStabler 2-29, B

Henderson 2-46).

Newstead 5-253(cc) (T Reece 120 not out, RSmith 32;LEGill 2-22, NFrancis

Guildford 159 (C Bunting 51; CJ Warren 3-28, JR Chaffey 3-30, CR Aldridge 2-24, DGeorge2-36) lost to Castlemaine United 9-201(cc) (BM Brasher 71, DGeorge52; S Shovan 3-46).

Hepburn had the bye.

AReserve

Round 11

Harcourt 3-78 (T Cox 34) dBarkers Creek 9-74(cc) (S Berry 3-12, HBrereton 2-2, BGibbs 2-12,K Trollop 2-20).

Muckleford 2-147 (DZ Slingo54) dNewstead 9-133(cc) (A Murphy 37; HCoombes

7-14, NCooper 2-16).

Maiden Gully Marist 4-137 (M Brownlee 51, BHogan 41;KGellatly 2-29) dGuildford 135(TWilliams 58, DStevens 31; A Blake 5-18, BHogan 2-9).

2-15, JAllan 2-25, KBeer 2-25).

Castlemaine United had the bye.

BGrade Round 8

Muckleford Maroon 161 (T Butcher 33, TR Gingell 32; SFoxall 4-8, LFarrington 2-24, MStahl 2-32) dHarcourt 70 (T Butcher 3-6, JDavis 3-15,CButcher 2-10).

Castlemaine United Blue 5-291(cc) (M Thilakasiri 127 not out, LHolman61, MB Penrose 30 not out; JMoore 2-43)dGuildford 48 (L Holman 5-16, MB Penrose 2-1, SM Penrose 2-23).

Castlemaine United Gold 7-161(cc) (L Kneebone 63, APerrett 44; AFoy 4-35, M Rogers 2-10) dMaiden Gully Marist 124 (R Fisher 49; CBrasher 2-12, JWilson 2-17).

Cook 2-27).

CGrade Junior/U16

Round 9

Castlemaine United Blue 9-236(cc) (D Brasher 50 not out, SE Brasher 40; EPenny 2-34, MChamberlain 2-38)vHarcourt. North Castlemaine/Guildford 7-193(cc) (Z Hinck 57, MMatheson 51; RO'Sullivan 3-9) vCastlemaine United Gold.

Muckleford 0-33 vNewstead 6-77 (C Butcher 2-1).

20/20 Success

In other CDCA news the association's Under 14 Girls squad performed very well in the first two rounds of the 20/20 competition at Maryborough. The girls will now return for round three and the final next weekend at Kyneton. Good luck girls!

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