Midland Express Tuesday 18th April 2023

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An unstoppable force

Honouring theAnzacs

‘Urban jungle’ rejected

Amy Hume

Riddells Creek has been given reprieve from controversial development plans that could double the town's population.

Last week, Macedon Ranges Shire councillors unanimously rejected progression of the Amess Road Precinct Structure Plan in its current form.

The move went against MRSC planning officer advice but heeded the overwhelming community catch-cry that "the town's rural identity is not for sale".

Ablueprint for future development, the current draft PSP would create 1300 lots on 130 hectares –anincrease on the original 1290-lot plan which has further reduced lot sizes.

Councillors have called for the applicant to "go back to the drawing board" before submitting to the Minister for Planning.

Leading apushtoreject the plan, Cr Geoff Neil said the community had united against "what could be best described as an urban jungle".

"Riddells Creek is currently classified as adistrict town with moderate growth but with both the Amess Road PSP and the Riddell South development, we are by population, on the cusp of turning it into a large district town. Idonot believe that this is our intent," he said.

Cr Neil said the proponents had been unwilling to negotiate on the number of lots despite strong community opposition and call to protect town character.

"The community of Riddells Creek is quite concerned about this application It's avoice we cannot and should not ignore," he said.

Riddells Creek residents rallied in acampaign for better outcomes from the proposal including minimum lot sizes of 800sqm, improved connections, and staying true to the town's rural identity. Asubmission to council included apetition with 1231 signatories.

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Bill Bates (wearing areplica 8th Light Horse Regiment uniform with original chevrons and badges) and his daughter Isabella (wearing areplica WWII nurses uniform and her great-great uncle's medals) are pictured at Newstead's Honour Avenue. Planted in 1919, the trees honour 83 local servicemen, both those who died and those who lived. Late last year local resident Lesley Dooley decided to have plaques remade to ensure the memory of the 83 lives on.

Photo: Jade Jungwirth

‘Urban jungle’ rejected

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Cr Jennifer Anderson said it was largest petition the council had seen for along time and it demonstrated the community's sentiment.

"I think it's really important that we don't accept that Riddells Creek, or even the Macedon Ranges, are to be the urban growth area for Melbourne," she said.

"There is no planning statement that says we will accept growth and that we have areas where we can put that, but we are an area of distinctive landscape. Everything we do must correspond with that.

"We don't need to feel we have to take the brunt of some of Melbourne's growth because we're not designated to do that."

Mayor Annette Death said the decision was not anti-development but about appropriate development for the area.

"We're in auniquepositiontoimplement along-term sustainable plan that factors in all components of township structure and services, and the community has been very clear that housing density and population growth and town character are really important in this," she said.

"The state government's regional PSP guidelines say innovations relating to built form and design outcomes, lot layout and density should support the preferred character of the area.

"There are around 1600 lots in Riddells Creek and nearly 50 per cent of them are over 2000sqm –that is the character of Riddells Creek and that has not been reflected in the current plan."

While the draft PSP has been rejected at council level, the applicant has the option to relodge their application or approach the planning minister.

Truckdriver dies following rollover

A47-year-old man has died in hospital following atruck rollover in Redesdale last Thursday.

The man was driving asemi-trailer down asteep incline on Heathcote-Redesdale Road, between Old Ford Road and Burkes Lane, about 2.30pm.

It appears the truck was unable to slow down and the driver jumped from the moving vehicle before it ran off the road just

before the Redesdale Bridge.

The prime mover rolled several times before coming to astop down the incline. Amember of the public located the driver in the middle of the road and notified authorities.

The Diggers Rest man was airlifted to hospital however died last Friday night. Police will prepare areport for the coroner.

The prime mover rolled several times before coming to astop down the incline.Photo:Nine News

An unstoppable force

Live4Lifecrewsfrom ruraland regional communities around Victoria have been named finalists in the 7News Young Achiever Awards forthe ‘Group Achievementinthe Community' Award.

Since itsinception in the Macedon Ranges 13 years ago,the Live4Life youth mental health model hasbeensuccessfully implementedinninecommunities and continuestoexpand.

Each Live4Life communityhas its own crew of youthswho volunteer theirtimeto be local mentalhealth ambassadors.

One of the program's originalMacedon Ranges crew members,Janessa Hughes, said theprogramhad helped to empower young people when it cametomental health.

Now witha Masters in Youth Social Work,Janessaworks with OrygenDigital andsays Live4Life sparked herpassion in theyouth mental health space.

"When Live4Lifestarted, suddenly

there were conversations taking place thathad notbeen happeningbefore," she said.

"Nowthe programhelps people understand what to do when having those tough conversations,knowing where they can go,the resources available to them, and awareness building –whether it's for themselvesand their friends, or broader than that with their family and people in thecommunity."

The Live4Life Crew model is innovative as theonly community andschool-based learninginitiative that includes apeer-led, co-designedyouthparticipation and leadership component as akey driver.

Live4Life is also the only mental health education and youth suicide prevention modeldesignedspecifically for rural communities,where the suiciderateis40per cent higher thanurban areas and where 63 percentofyouths are unable to access mental health services

Woodend'sTalon Costelow was a crew member from 2019 and worked with peers throughoutthe challenging pandemic lockdown period

"It'sreallycrucial to give young people the skills to helpthosearound them, and giving them theability,not only to be more informed, but also to think critically about themselvesand their surroundings," he said.

"The programisbuilding such alarge culture of mental health awareness, personal skillsand intellectualdevelopment.It's creating thisunstoppable force of peoplethat can lookout for each other, empower each otherand have adeeper understanding and recognition "

TheLive4Life modelisalready planned to begin in four new communities this year andisexpected to grow beyond Victoria.

Winners of the7News Young Achiever Awardswillbe announcedonApril 28.

Former Macedon Ranges Live4LifecrewmembersTalon Gostelowand Janessa Hughes.

‘Reincarnation’ of development?

South Kyneton residents say new plans to develop Harpers Lane area “reincarnation” of those refused at VCAT last year

Applicants seek to create a65-lot development on the 24-hectaresite but neighbours have challenged the proposal’s density and amenity impact.

The proposal hasattracted 15 objections which alsohighlightroad safety concerns, inappropriately sized lots, concern with buildingenvelopes, flooding /drainage, impact on views andlack of consultation.

VCATrejecteda 87-lot subdivisionfor the site, stating thelot size and density were notcontextually responsive to thefeatures of the site, including its topography and itsrural charactercontext

New plans show 23 lotswouldbegreater than 3000m² in size, with the remaining 42 lots proposed to be between 2000m² and 3000m² in size.

While the numberoflot sizes has been reduced, residents feel some of the original issues remain.

MacedonRanges Shire councillors are expected to make adecision on at the nextPlanning Delegated Committee meeting on May 10

Teals tour the Wombat

The Victorian National Parks Association and Wombat Forestcare hosted atourof VicForests’ salvage logging sites in the Wombat State Forest on Friday.

Present on the tour were Dr Monique Ryan, Teal independent member for Kooyong, and Sophie Torney, adviser to Dr Ryan.

Both Dr Ryan and Ms Torney have stated their commitment to urgent action on climate change and the need to protect native forests. Wombat Forestcare says VicForests, under the guise of reducing bush fire risk, has been removing fallen logs from the 2021 storm event, leaving behind large piles of branches and bark. Dr Ryan said she was committed to working with conservation groups and the government to preserve environmental biodiversity and native forests.

“I was grateful to Gayle Osborne from Wombat Forestcare and the representatives from the VNPA for generously showing me the Wombat Forest today,” Dr Ryan said.

“It’s areallyimportant site with anumber of threatened flora and fauna species.”

Despite the storm damage, much of the forest was unscathed and the tour took in afern gully on Nolans Creek, with tall gums and musk daisy bushes, where greater gliders thrive, and bird migrate to breed in spring.

Ahighlight of the tour was avisit to alocation where another population of endangered

Council news

Proposed budget 2023/2024

Council has prepared aproposedbudget for2023/2024

Keydates in theprocess are:

•18April: Ordinary Meeting to considerproposedbudget

•19April: Proposed budget goes on public display

•10May:Public submissions close

•23May:SpecialMeeting of Counciltohear submissions

mountain skinks was recently discovered by Wombat Forestcare citizen scientists. Wombat Forestcare convenor, Gayle Osborne, said it was fantastic that Dr Ryan and Ms Torney had shown so much interest and were so supportive.

“We were able to show them the habitat of two federally listed endangered species and

talk about measures for their conservation,” Ms Osborne said.

“The number of endangered species in the Wombat Forest highlights the need for the state government to hurry up and legislate the promised Wombat-Lerderderg National Park and give them the protection they deserve.”

‘Boil water’ advisory

Aburst water main in Kyneton last Tuesday night led to a‘boil water’ advisory for Coliban Water customers in Kyneton and Malmsbury.

The burst resulted in asupply interruption for some customers and very

low pressure for others, which may have caused ingress into the system and compromised the safety of the drinking water. The advisory was in place for five days before being lifted on Sunday afternoon.

•20June: Council considers the budget foradoption. View theproposed budget at shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au or in-person at the Civic Centrefrom12.00pm on 19 April.

Employment opportunities

School Crossing Coordinator –parttime Road Worker –Plant Operator –multiplepositions –fulltime

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 1May

Find out moreatmountalexander.vic.gov.au/Current_vacancies

Upcoming Council meeting

ThenextCouncil meetingisat6.30pm on Tuesday18April. Watchthe livestream at youtube.com/c/MountAlexanderShireCouncil.

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

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Monique Ryan and Sophie Torneydiscuss threatened species with environmentalists in the Wombat Forest.

Photo: Gayle Osborne

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NABbranch to close NABb

Kyneton's National Australia Bank branch will close on July 6.

NAB retail customer executive, Larna Manson, said that over the past few years, fewer customers were going into branches to do their banking.

"Nearly 60 per cent of our Kyneton customers have only visited the branch once in the last 12 months, and more than 74 per cent are already using other branches,” Ms Manson said.

“The Kyneton team will now be helping customers who need additional support with digital banking and also introducing them to the Bank@Post service next door on Mollison Street.

“It’s important to us that there will be no job losses as part of this change –our branch team will be provided new opportunities across NAB including additional support in the NAB Gisborne branch.”

NAB Kyneton will continue operating Monday-Friday, 9.30am-12.30pm, until the closure on Thursday July 6.

Customers in Kyneton and surrounds will continue to be serviced by their agribusiness, business or small business banker, as they are today.

NAB's renewed Bank@Post partnership with Australia Post provides aface-to-face alternative at Australia Post outlets across the country where they can conduct a range of banking services including deposits up to $9999 and withdrawals up to $2000 per day.

Under the 10-year agreement, both personal and business customers are able to access this service.

Kyneton’sNational Australia Bank branchwill close on July 6.

Agency to close

Bendigo Bank’s agency operating from the Woodend Newsagency will close on June 17.

Aspokesperson for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank said the closure followed a detailed review of transaction activity, evolving customer banking habits and declining numbers of people using cash.

“Closing an agency is never adecision we make lightly, however, as more and more customers choose to do their banking online or over the phone, our bank must respond and invest to support evolving customer expectations and changes in customer behaviour,” the spokesperson said.

“Bendigo Bank has been well supported by the people of Woodend and we regret any inconvenience the cessation of this service may cause.

“Unfortunately, as over-the-counter transactions taper off over time, there is no

longer the necessary ratio of lending and deposits required from the community to continue to operate aface-to-face banking service in Woodend.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Murray, Kerrie, Darren, Raelene and the team at the Woodend agency for the care and support provided to our customers over the past 13 years.”

For lending and other enquiries, Bendigo Bank Kyneton is open Monday-Friday with an ATM, and customers can also conduct over the counter banking at any of the more than 3500 Australia Post outlets nationally using Bank@Post. Woodend LPO is located at Shop 20, 130 High Street, Woodend, and is open an additional 10 hours per week.

“The bank has reached an agreement with Australia Post to support Concession Account Holders by waiving the fee to use this service,” the spokesperson said.

Pilot rebate programto reduce waste

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is launching areusable nappy, sanitary and incontinence product pilot rebate program to reduce landfill waste and assist residents in accessing affordable reusable items.

The three-month pilot program offers rebates on reusable items such as cloth nappies, nursing pads, cloth pads and period underwear and is open to all Macedon Ranges residents.

Council’s director of assets and operations, Shane Walden, said the pilot program would involve at least 50 households.

“About 660 million disposable nappies, sanitary and incontinence products end up in landfill in Australia each year. Through this pilot, we’re encouraging residents to consider the products they use,” he said.

“We have seen this type of initiative offered by other councils and received requests for it from our community. We are confident that it will be well received and complement our ongoing efforts to divert waste from landfill.

“We will review the pilot program results, and if there is astrong uptake, we can then consider steps to make it an annual program.”

The pilot program will run until June 31.

For more information visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au/reusables

Feedingthe belly, warming the heart

Chef Niro Vithyasekar has faced discrimination, detention and uncertainty –but none of that has lessened his determination to share his culinary culture with his adopted home.

In early May, Niro and his team will return to Woodend to cook up afeast of mouth-watering traditional Tamil food as guests of Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees.

Niro spent over six years in Australian detention centres, ending up at Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation before being released. It was at MITA that he met Dori Ellington, aregular visitor lending his support to detainees. Niro and Dori bonded over ashared love of food and cooking.

When Niro and his fellow Tamil asylum seekers were finally released from detention in 2015, Dori encouraged the group to cater for occasional dinners at CERES, the not-for-profit organisation where he worked in East Brunswick.

Niro and his mates were only too happy to showcase their culture and traditional cooking.

The response from diners was overwhelming. These occasional banquets soon evolved into Tamil Feasts, asocial enterprise featuring communal dining and showcasing stories three nights per week.

In 2019, the group received an enthusiastic welcome in Woodend and return visits were eagerly anticipated. Then COVID-19 intervened and plans were put on hold.

Now Niro is back for his long-awaited return on May 7, together with his new team from Tuka Tuka Kothu Roti Man.The feast will be held in the Norma Richardson Hall, 15 Buckland Street, Woodend. Doors open at 5.30pm and meals will be served from 6pm.

Tickets are priced at $35 each, $15 per primary school child and $90 for afamily of four. BYO drinks with acorkage fee donation. Places are limited to just 50, and tickets are on sale now, so be suretobookearly.

Tickets available through Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/CHLWG

Decision deferred

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has deferred adecision on acombined planning scheme amendment relating to plans for aBenetas Retirement Village in Gisborne.

Applicants for the village on the corner of Neale, Robertson and Hamilton streets have sought to rezone the part of land from the current Special Use Zone to the General Residential Zone and remove the restrictive covenant that applies to the land.

Councillors voted to defer the decision based on acouncillor request for additional information that may shape the debate.

Adecision is now expected to be made at the planning delegated committee meeting on May 10.

Chef NiroVithyasekar is headed to Woodend to cook up afeast of mouth-watering traditional Tamil food

Rumblingsoverfestivalnoise

As the2023 Castlemaine State Festival draws to aclose, anumber of local residents have complained about the volume of noise from events, with afew taking to Facebook where hearty debate ensued.

Many residents felt the volume of the festival was not an issue and was managed appropriately, while others questioned the necessity of the noise levels.

“This was above and beyond,” Christine said.

“The walls were vibrating and it was impossible to ignore. I’ve lived here for 35 years and I’ve never heard an invasive sound like this before.

“I’m not saying there shouldn’t be music, but it should be somewhere that is not among so many residents.”

Another resident Renee Thompson commented on Facebook that she lived one block away and heard the sound coming from the tent while laying in bed trying to sleep.

“It wasn’t ahorrible noise, it finished before midnight and the festival only runs for two weeks,” Renee stated.

“When walking through town there was alovely atmosphere, many people visiting from all around.

“These events don’t run for long and so many get enjoyment, businesses benefit and so does the community.

“Too many events and businesses have been closed because of one or two people.”

Despite ahandful of noise complaints, festival organisers said they were pleased to be able to sustain aworld-class, at-scale event with more than 60,000 attendees across 71 shows, particularly when the arts industry was currently feeling the pinch economically.

“Along with 150 local staff and production crew, the festival utilised community services including artisans, tradespeople, and local businesses bringing and estimated $4 million plus dollars of extra revenue to the region’s economy,” aspokesperson said.

“Since 1976, the highpoint of each festival has always been the people of Castlemaine themselves.

“Through consultation, communication and action we place the highest value on the fact that this is an event for the people of our great town.

“Every two years we are warmly embraced by the local community who along with us relish the chance to spotlight our bountiful region and the artists who call it home, not to mention those we adopt for ashort time to perform from across the nation and overseas.

“The board members, staff and organisers of Castlemaine Festival wish to warmly thank the local community for embracing our world-famous event and look forward to seeing you all when the circus rolls back into town in 2025.”

The Big ToponWestern Reserve served as an epicentre forthe Castlemaine State Festival.

Photo: Brendan McCarthy

Funds open foryoung farmers

Applications for the 2023 Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarships are now open.

The program offers scholarships of up to $10,000 with each recipient initially receiving up to $5000 to support their training and study, and to $5000 to invest in putting their new skills into practice.

Successful applicants can receive training in areas such as business and risk management, genetics and pasture management, digital agriculture or adapting climate change.

When they complete their studies, they can invest in professional development and business planning, on-farm practices or equipment and technology.

Applications are open to farmers aged 35 and under who have been working in farm businesses for at least three days aweekfor the past three months, with at least years total experience on-farm.

Applications will close on May 8. To learn more about the program and to apply for ascholarship, visit the Agriculture Victoria website.

Restoration worksbegin Reesstoration works begin

Kyneton Museum is currently closed for restoration works

The former Bank of New South Wales building in Piper Street was built in 1856 Restoration is being undertaken on the roof of the building in line with heritage specifications, as well as internal floor maintenance

During the closure period, museum staff will review and care for items in various collections held by Macedon Ranges Shire Council, including the heritage collection, art collection and public art collection

Upon completion of the restoration works by the end of June, the museum will open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with a new exhibition called Stitch in Time

The exhibition uncovers the innovations of local craft hobbies throughout the years and includes items from the council’s in-house collection and the Kyneton Historical Society

Carlsruhe big garage garagge sale is here sa heere

Preparetofind abargain while supporting acommunity cause at Carlsruhe’s big garage sale over two days this weekend.

The event is afundraiser for the newly established Ebdens Run Carlsruhe Community Centre located at the former Three Chain Road Carlsruhe Fire Station.

Land owner Roley Sandilands and the fire brigade have donated the site for the community centre use –and the centre’s name has town history too!

In mid-May 1837, Charles Hotson Ebden established Ebdens Run at the place he called Carlsruhe after his attendance at the University of Karlsruhe in Germany. This was the first sheep station north of the divide. The run consisted 9000 sheep and 30 horses.

His run was unfenced and extended northeast along the east side of the Campaspe River. The location chosen for his head station was on the west side of the current Cobb and Co Road on high ground adjacent to the bridge at Carlsruhe.

Another interesting fact is that Robert O’Hara Burke (Burke and Wills fame) was Carlsruhe’s first police inspector in 1853.

The garage sale will be held at the Ebdens Run Carlsruhe Community Centre, Three Chain Road, on April 22-23.

Monster sale fundraiser

The RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care Auxiliary is holding aMonster Garage Sale on Saturday with loads of quality household goods on offer.

Items include atallboy, coffee tables, new bean bags, books, DVDs, household items and much more.

The sale is on from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, April 22, in the old RM Begg Hall (near the flats) at 22 Epping Street, Kyneton. EFTPOS available.

Nominees strong

The Macedon Ranges community has nominated 79 local businesses for excellence in customer service in this year’s Telstra Macedon Ranges Community Choice Awards.

Categories this year include Agribusiness and Primary Production, Health and Wellbeing, Hospitality and Accommodation, Retail and Service, and Trades and Manufacturing.

Council’s director of planning and environment, Rebecca Stockfeld, said the response to the call-out for nominations was strong.

“It shows how passionate our community is about supporting and rewarding local businesses for good service,” she said.

“The power is again with the people –I encourage everyone to follow up on these initial nominations and support who you think is deserving of this recognition with a vote.”

Voting closes June 2. Winners will be announced on June 13. To view the nominees and vote, visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au

Hanne Juul encouragesthe community to come find abargain at the Ebdens Run Carlsruhe Community Centre garage sale fundraiser

Anzac Dayservices

The Kyneton RSL Sub-Branch will lead the traditional Anzac Day march and ceremony in Kyneton on April 25 to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.

Anzac Day begins with the dawn service at the cenotaph from 5.45am for a6am start and will be followed by the traditional gunfire breakfast at the Kyneton RSL club rooms.

Entry to the breakfast is by gold coin donation with all funds going to welfare support for local veterans.

The Anzac Day march in Kyneton will form at the corner of Yaldwyn and Mollison streets at 9.30am and step off at 9.45am. The march will proceed to the cenotaph where the Anzac Day ceremony will be conducted.

Following the service, the march will continue along Mollison Street to the RSL where it will disband. Refreshments will be provided afterwards at the RSL.

Other services

An Anzac Day march and ceremony will also take place in Trentham. The parade will form up at the town square at about 11.30am and march to the cenotaph at the intersection of High and Market streets.

The ceremony will be followed by refreshments at the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre.

Adawn service will be conducted at 6am at the cenotaph.

Anzac Day ceremonies will also be conducted at the Memorial Gardens in Malmsbury at 8am, Woodend at 11.30am and at Tara-

dale at 1.30pm.

In the lead up to Anzac Day, the Kyneton RSL will be conducting its annual appeal and badges will on sale in town and at the RSL. All proceeds go to support of veterans.

Any enquiries should be directed to Kyneton RSL Secretary Mike Gretton on 5422 6735. Mount Alexander

Castlemaine RSL Sub-Branch dawn service will be at about 5.30am followed by agunfire breakfast for agoldcoindonation and tea and Anzac biscuits made by Winters Flat Primary School.

The main service will be different this year due to no permit for amarch along Barkers Street. Instead, marchers will assemble at the at the town hall at 8.45am for a9am march.

The march will be reversed down Hargraves Street into Mostyn Street, then continue to the cenotaph at the memorial hall.

The main service will begin from about 9.15am. Guests will include Mayor Rosie Annear and representatives for Marree Edwards and Lisa Chesters, and local schools.

Wreath layers are asked to stay at the market end of the RSL so they can be called by MC Alan to lay their wreaths.

This will then be followed by morning tea by ladies of the RSL auxiliary.

Other services will be held at Sutton Grange at 11am and Campbells Creek at 11am.

Fore details, phone RSL secretary Barb on 0411 172 165.

Servicetohonour three generations

The Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service Committee will be holding another iconic service at the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross this Anzac Day.

The Dawn Service is acommemorative event that honours the sacrifice of veterans, salutes their service and seeks to learn from the experiences of servicemen and servicewomen.

This year’s service will recount some stories with local connections.

One is from Jack Bullen, a101-year-old veteran and Woodend resident.

“Jack saw service in some of the toughest World War II settings –ElElamein and the jungles of New Guinea,” said Bruce Mildenhall, chair of the Dawn Service Committee.

"It is agreat privilege for our service to not only honour Jack and his story, but to have that story introduced by one of his great grandchildren, who is astudent at Braemar College."

In another remarkable link with the past, the story of Allan Cameron Andison senior and junior has been revealed to researchers. The father and son, from Woodend, both served in World War II, with Allan Cameron Andison senior later serving as shire president in Woodend. Their story will be introduced by the son of Allan Cameron Andison, Gary Andison, who is the long-serving bugler who plays the Last Post at the Mount Macedon Dawn Service and many other commemorative events in the shire.

Community members and those with an interest in our nation’s service history are warmly invited to attend, however in order to provide a safe and orderly event, private vehicles (including cars, motorcycles and bicycles) are not permitted to travel to the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross

Sewing bee

on Anzac Day morning.

Access to the service is via afree bus service that operates from Gisborne, Woodend, Sunbury, Kyneton, Riddells Creek, Lancefield and Romsey with continuous shuttle buses from Macedon’s Tony Clarke Reserve from 4.15am.

To attend the service you must book aseat on one of the buses at www.mtmacedondawnservice. org

Attendees are requested to ensure that they dress for the weather and bring awater bottle and a torch. Attendance is free but bring some cash in the event you would like to purchase asnack or drink.

Price review

Woodend Rotary Club is hosting asewing bee this month to create blankets for the homeless.

Past president Brendan Watters said that with winter coming on, the club was keen to get the production line going.

"We are asking for help from individuals and local community organisations," Brendan said.

The sewing bee will be held from 1-3pm on Sunday April 30 in the Norma Richardson Hall, Anglican Church, Woodend.

Complimentary afternoon tea provided. RSVP to Brendan Watters 5422 6442 or email: brenjanewatters@gmail.com

The Essential Services Commission has released its draft decision on Coliban Water’s proposed five-year pricing plan for consultation, before afinal decision is issued in June.

Apublic forum will be held online from 1pm on May 1where stakeholders can learn more.

The forum will be recorded to ensure access for those unable to attend. Any statement, comment or question made will be included in the recording, which will be posted online.

Register to attend the forum at: esc.vic. gov.au

John ‘Jack’ Bullen in uniform (at left).

Driver unharmed

Farm forestry pilot launched

TheVictorian Government is seeking expressions of interest from experienced tree-growing businesses to help regional landowners plant trees and reduce Victoria’s carbon emissions.

The Victorian Carbon Farming Program will support private landholders to plant agroforestry and shelterbelt trees as part of apilot that will run in the North Central Catchment Management Authority region from mid-2023.

“We are looking for businesses who can work with landowners to help them understand the potential for their properties to sequester carbon, assist them to apply for grants and help in the establishment and ongoing management of the plantings,” aDepartmentofEnergy, Environment and Climate Action spokesperson said.

Project advisors will also be able to apply for funding to help promote the program through field demonstrations and engaging with landowners and community groups.

“Landowners will have agreat opportunity to get the expertise and support to plant trees for awhole range of benefits for their property, including offsetting emissions and the sale of carbon or timber products,” the spokesperson said.

The program is supported by joint work between the Victorian Government and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, to include Plantation and Farm Forestry methods in their online carbon abatement calculator 'LOOC-C' (‘look see’).

For the first time, the calculator will help Victorian landowners learn about opportunities for plantation and farm forestry activities to sequester carbon and generate revenue through the Commonwealth Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund on their land.

The Victorian Carbon Farming Program Registered Project Advisor EOI process opened last week and will close on May 12.

Agrants round will follow from mid-2023 to support plantings.

For more information on the Victorian Carbon Farming Program and to submit an EOI, visit: agriculture.vic.gov.au/victorian-carbon-farming-program

Lucky escape: Ayoung driver from Woodend was extremelylucky to escape acar crash virtuallyunscathed, in the earlyhours of last Tuesdaymorning. The vehicle was coming down the

Apassion for aviation

Maddie Machell, ayoung aviation enthusiast from Woodend, has been awarded the 2023 Kyneton Aero Club Flying Scholarship to fulfil her dream of becoming apilot.

The scholarship will pay 50 per cent of the cost of each instructional or flying hour, to a maximum total value of $5000. This value will be provided to Maddie progressively as the training is undertaken.

Maddie's passion for aviation developed early on in her life, through her grandfather's stories of working as an aircraft engineer on Boeing aircraft. Her interest in the industry was sparked when she flew overseas in 2017 and shared wing-seat photos with her AvGeek friend, who identified the plane as aDreamliner by the shape of the wing.

To nurture her passion, Maddie engaged in plane spotting and photography and joined the Bendigo Flying Club in 2022. She recently completed atrial introductory flight with Kyneton Aero Club, which left her elated with aclear vision that flying was what she wanted to do with her life.

Maddie's ultimate goal is to become acommercialpilot, and she plans to kickstart her savings by working two jobs to begin her flight training. She intends to start with KAC and progress from abasic certificate to acommercial licence.

Maddie is excited about the possibilities aviation presents and hopes to make it both ahobby and acareer. She plans to own her aeroplane in the future and be part of the aviation community in Australia.

"I'm thrilled to be awarded the Flying Scholarship, which will help me pursue my dream of becoming apilot," Maddie said.

"I look forward to learning and being part of the aviation community in Australia."

Maddie's journey is just beginning, and she is eager to see where aviation will take her both personally and professionally.

Expertpanel on ‘rewilding’

An expert panel coming to Kyneton will debate whether ‘rewilding’ can solve widespread environmental challenges in central Victoria.

‘Rewilding’ is an approach that goes beyond saving single species or patches of remaining habitat, to restoring the wider natural processes, andmissing species, that support life.

Biolinks Alliance is hosting the debate at Kyneton Mechanics Institute on Sunday May 7at11am, for people to learn more.

The event brings together apanel ofexperts and thinkers to discuss what rewilding could look like in central Victoria.

“Restoring nature across large scales –together with drastically reducing greenhouse emissions –isthe greatenvironmental challenge of this decade,” said Dr Sophie Bickford, Biolinks Alliance executive director.

“We are convening leading thinkers to explore whether rewilding can restore nature at the extent and speed we urgently need here.”

Dr Bickford said the need for rewilding in Victoria could not be greater, yet the approach had nottaken hold to the extent it had elsewhere in Australia.

“Rewilding has had ecological success in other countries and places inAustralia but hasn’t been widely used so far in Victoria,” Dr Bickford said.

“As acommunity, we must look at options like rewilding that take alandscape approach and can have great impact at speed.”

Biolinks Alliance supports the restoration of wildlife and landscapes in central Victoria by partnering with and building the capacity of other environmental groups and networks.

“We ensure that the significant momentum there is for community-driven conservation on public and private land in central Victoria is supported, coordinated and amplified,” Dr Bickford said.

"And we use events, such as this one, to include as many people as possible in the process."

Event panellists include: Darren Grover head of Healthy Land and Seascapes –WWF, Australia, Dr Tristan Derham Research Associate –University of Tasmania, Amos Atkinson cultural fire practitioner, Chris Hartnett Threatened Species Program coordinator –ZoosVictoria, and Paul Foreman conservation strategist and ecologist –Biolinks Alliance.

For free tickets, visit: eventbrite.com.au and search ‘Rewilding Central Victoria’.

Maddie Machell has been awarded the 2023 Kyneton AeroClub Flying Scholarship to fulfil her dream of becoming apilot.

The rockart of Arnhem Land

The Romsey and Lancefield Historical Society will host one of Australia’s most acclaimed photographers, John Gollings, on Sunday April 23 at the Lancefield Mechanics Institute.

Gollings to talk about his work documenting some of the most spectacular Indigenous sites across northwest Australia.

He began his career in the late 1960s and has since gained worldwide recognition for both his photography of ancient sites and his architectural photography.

One of those sites (pictured) is Narwarla Gabarnmang, amagnificent decorated rock shelter in remote Arnhem Land –described by some as the Sistine Chapel of rock art. The ancient rock shelter is decorated with complex x-ray figures and naturalistic animals.

Narwara Gabarnmang, acathedral-like structure with rock pillars supporting avast roof, is believed to have been excavated by its Aboriginal inhabitants between 23,000 and 35,000 years ago.

The site was first investigated in June 2006, when the Jawoyn Association’s Ray Whear, and pilot Chris Morgan, spied an unusually large rock shelter during aroutine aerial survey of the Arnhem Land plateau.

They landed the helicopter and, on walking into the open cave, found themselves in astunning gallery of hundreds of rock paintings.

Anthropological work with senior elders, Wamud Namok and Jimmy Kalarriya, enabled the Jawoyn people to learn the name of the site. The two men had both visited the site when they were children and were told of its importance as the place where people camped on route to ceremonies in Jawoyn country.

Gollings’ breathtaking photography covers vast areas of outback Australia and continues his ongoing work to raise public awareness of and respect for the sacredness of these places for Aboriginal people.

Enjoy his talk and afternoon tea or aglass of wine from 1pm at the Lancefield Mechanics Institute Hall.

Cost is $30. To make abooking, visit: trybooking. com/CGVBN or contact Shirley Kishere for details on 0402 248 540.

Tottie aTVstar

Rescued piglet Tottie has won hearts in her debut on national television.

The Edgar's Mission resident is now the star of aseries of TV commercials titled 'Be their Hero'.

“The series was created to reveal anew possibility, anew potential that exists, through opening our hearts to these very special animals,” said Lyn White of Animals Australia, who were behind the campaign.

For the shoot, which took place at Edgar’s Mission and key locations across Lancefield, Tottie quickly learned how to sit and stay among other requests.

“Pigs are incredibly intelligent animals,” said sanctuary founder Pam Ahern. “If you want to apig to do something, best to work out how this can be achieved on their terms, not yours. Their smarts are so keen.”

Tottie’s adventures on screen have made her acelebrity during the sanctuary’s weekend tours, which are free to the public.

“Tottie persuades us to consider all of the intelligent, fun-loving and sensitive pigs who are no different to her, yet who will never realise those potentials as they languish on factory farms the world over,” Pam said.

Lyn said the series was acalltocaringAustralians to become heroes for these animals.

“There is an inner hero within each of us. One who deeply understands the power of each generation to transform, rather than conform,” she said.

Those interested can visit Tottie by pre-booking on afree sanctuary tour at: edgarsmission.org.au/visit or view Tottie’s TV debut at: animalsaustralia.org

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SUPER QUIZ?

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. Who is Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s current director of assets and operations?

2. Where is Mount Alexander Shire’s major Easter fair held?

3. Which of the following towns does not host afarmers market: Lancefield, Woodend, Kyneton, Riddells Creek or Gisborne?

4. On which street is the Gisborne SES located? (3 points)

5. Where in the Macedon Ranges would you see Art in the Vines?

General knowledge

(1 point)

6. In which Australian state or territory would you find Coober Pedy?

7. True or false: Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world?

8. What is anarwhal?

9. Who starred as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada? (3 points)

10. Easter Island is closest to which of the following countries: USA, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Chile or Australia?

TODAY’S CROSSWORD

Even more ridiculous locallaws

Alison Joseph, Bullengarook

Iwould encourage everyone to have a look at the new local laws being proposed by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

The proposed regulations require apermitfor the recreational use of motorcycles on private land pretty much everywhere in the Shire (i.e. aresidential zone, commercial zone or industrial zone, or where there is aBMO, ESO, VPO, HO, SLO or the land is less than four hectares). The draft regulations also seek to impose athree-month limit on the occupation of caravans on private land where there is adwelling (so bad luck if you are using one as an extra room), and curiously appears to be seeking to legalise fireworks (despite their use by members of the public not being legal in Victoria).

Likewise, the council fails to recognise that the Department of Environment regulates and issues permits for the use of scare guns.

Comically, the draft laws make it an offence to allow any animal on private land to 'damage any flora or fauna', which presumably includes grass. Ialso note the addition to the 'Powers of Authorised Officers' to allow officers to 'do nothing' when they have identified abreach of local laws. Who knew that was currently not an option?

Macedon Ranges Council does apretty poor job of enforcing local laws as it is (and tends to do so capriciously), so Ihave no idea why they want to make even more ridiculous local laws, that they cannot, or will not, enforce.

The powerofmusic

Belinda Saltmarsh-Kram, Malmsbury

Iwould like to congratulate Jade Jungwirth on her review of The Ring Cycle (in the Express late March) presently happening in Bendigo.

What abreathoffresh air and humour encapsulating how afirst-time opera goer can feel.

Opera is often seen as an elite artform but Jade’s article proved that everyone can

feel the power of music and story.

The article made me laugh out loud many times and it has been sent to New York, London and beyond.

Thanks Jade for taking the risk to view these four operas and write so engagingly.

Everyresident affected Christine Pruneau, secretary, Macedon RangesResidents Association

Inc.

Council’s proposed 'Community' Local Law is out for comment until April 30, 2023.

There’s some good in it, but there are some uglies that make you wonder where the 'Community' sentiment went.

The 'Advertising Sign' definition changes to include signs on vehicles or other movable objects, and also signs for 'gatherings', and for promoting 'charitable, social or religious causes'. Clause 11 requires a permit for Moveable or Temporary Advertising Signs on council land and roads except for 'signs for community events' but adds 'approved by Council'.

Similarly, Clause 8Trading on Council Land or aRoad, anew permit requirement is added for handing out election materials, and for promoting 'social, charitable and religious causes including the display of signage'.

Another definition problem is 'Building Work', which adds work with abuilding permit, and concerningly, landscaping and earthworks that can be conducted without a building permit. Does this include gardening and digging agarden over? Because if it does you are going to need to provide a toilet, fences and waste facilities etc under Clauses 31, 32, 33, 34. Definitely needs a rethink!

Clause 57 introduces anew ability to apply for apermit to keep roosters, pigs and farm animals on smaller lots where this is presently prohibited.

Re Infringements, Clause 79(3) replaces existing advice about residents’ rights to appeal against an infringement notice with areference to the Infringements Act (you won’t know what your rights are unless you consult that Act).At 79(4) Council gives itself the right to hand out penalties even if

they aren’t in the local law. Whoa –better transparency, please!

Clause 2Objectives offers two options (we prefer the existing version) and Clause 38 Fireworks three (we prefer prohibition). Every resident is affected by the local law, so please try toread it.

Noisyconcerts TrevorScott, Castlemaine

Iwriteasa volunteer for the recent Castlemaine Festival. Idon't want to be a killjoy or adobber, but I'd like torelate my experience as someone who was close to some of the concerts that took place during the festival in the bigtop at the Western Reserve. At one of them, when Ihad to go to the front of stage area, the sound wasso loud Ihad alot of difficulty communicating with fellow volunteers. Later, when Iwas in the foyer selling merchandise, hoping that it would make adifference, Itook out my hearing aids so that Icould talk to others on the selling table. Ifound that it made no difference at all. It wasthen that Irecalled that afew patrons had come in requesting ear muffs.

Surely for future festivals, we don't need the sound tobethis loud. Okay, my hearingisnot good, but Ihave talked to others about their concert experience and they have told me that they too cannot hear the words of the songs above all the over-amplified soundthatisproduced at concerts these days. Surely we don't need sound to be this loud?

There arelimits to safe levels of sound/ noise, and in my experience in some of the events held under the big top, these limits would have been exceeded. Ihaveheard that some of the residents in Saint Street, 100-150 metres from the big top, have complained about noise levels to the festival committee.

Iappeal to this committee and to council, can we have some assurance that for future festival events, EPA guidelines for noise will be strictly observed? This is also for the sake of the musicians. Perhaps they are too young torealise that all this exposure to loud noise at ayoung age means they will very likely be deaf by the time they are 40.

Meet your landcarers Meeet landcarer

Pipers Creek Landcare’s newly installed signage celebrates 30 years of commitment to the environs of Kyneton andPipers Creek.

In particular, thesignage notes the adopted slogan ‘I care’, suggesting the individual should get involved and not leave everything to the collective we or them –or somebody else.

Like every other volunteerorganisation, landcareisseeking to invigorate itscommittee and membership base, encouraging young andenthusiastic residents, many

of whom are new to the area and new to country living, to get involvedand share the experiences, the challenges andthe joys of living on the land.

If that person is you then you and your family areinvited to amembers and friends gathering on April 22 from 12.30pm at the Kyneton Clay TargetClubrooms within the Bald HillReserve off Pipers Creek Road.

It will be an opportunity to meet the landcare committee, new neighbours and like-minded people over afree pizza lunch.

RSVP is essential by April 20 –email:

piperscreeklandcare@gmail.com or call 0431 908 239.

There will be sessions on building wicking beds, caring for backyard chooks and the area’s high priority, effective strategies for gorse control. Avast array of newly published material on floraand fauna diversity and sustainability will be available. And rest assured, the knowledge base within landcare, whatever your interest, is enormous, easily accessed and readily sharedfreeofcharge. Youjust have toask.

Photo: (left toright) Pipers Creek Landcare treasurer PeterSporle,secretaryMarian Orr and president Ian Curnow.

Controversialfilmtopremiere Controversial f fiilm to premiere

The most controversial documentary film in the world last year –and despite the storm it created, one of the least seen –will be screened for the first time in Australia in Castlemaine in early May.

The film –originallytitled Jihad Rehab, but since re-titled as The Unredacted –had awildly controversial premiere screening ayearago at the high-profile American Sundance Film Festival.

Shot over three years by American filmmaker Meg Smaker, the film tells the story of agroup of men trained by Al-Quaeda who were transferred from Guantanamo to the world’s first rehabilitation centre for 'terrorists' in Saudi Arabia.

Filmed with unprecedented access, Unredacted is acomplex and nuanced exploration of the men we have heard so much about but never heard from.

But even before The Unredacted was shown at Sundance –as Jihad Rehab –it had caused ahugefurore in the international film-making world.

After its premiere, critics accused Smaker of cultural overreach and Islamophobia, although some openly admitted that they had not seen the film and didn't need to see it.

In the wake of the firestorm, Sundance's leadership apologised for programming The Unredacted,despite earlier praising the film, which had already received numerous positive reviews.

Inside the Shameful Cancellation of Jihad Rehab –NationalReview, NY Times Best Selling Author/Journalist and Oscar-Nominated Documentary Filmmaker Sebastian Junger.

As aresult, Smaker found both her film and herself 'cancelled' and attacked daily on social media –aparticularly destabilising turn of events since Smaker had assumed she would be attacked by the Right in the US for exactly the opposite reason: because the film boldly humanises alleged terrorists and gives avoice to men who were held in Guantanamo for 15 years and suffered torture, including waterboarding.

More than ayear later, Smaker is still navigating the complex waters of repre-

sentation, and still fighting to get her film in front of audiences.

sentation

In the fall-out, senior Sundance staff resigned, aprincipal financial backer –Abigail Disney (of the famous Disney family) –publicly disowned her involvement after earlier privately praising the film, and others involved demanded to be removed from the on-screen credits.

Among araft of 'offences', Smaker –who after long periods working as a professional firefighter in Afghanistan and Yemen, speaks Yemeni-Arabic –was accusedofendangering the five men who agreed to take part in the film, of being a willing tool of the Saudi and US Government; of assuming and perpetuating the men’s guilt.

Smaker –who willvisit Castlemaine for the screening and will take part in apostfilm panel discussionand audience Q&A –has answered every accusation made and fiercely defends her right to make the film.

“Partly because of what happened on 9/11, Iwanted to know more about the people who had killed so many of my fellow firefighters because Yemenhad become my second home and people there, my second family, “she says.

“So who were these 'evil' people? Throughout all the years living inYemen andthe Middle East, Ihad never met one.

“I was torn. As afirefighter, Isaw America as avictim, but living in Yemen, Ialso saw the US as aperpetrator of violence.”

Due to Ms Smaker’s prior commitments, it was not possible to included The Unredacted inthe 2023 Castlemaine Documentary Festival (June 16 –19), but festival organisers are proud to be able to screen this remarkable film in advance of this year’s festival, exemplifying as it does, CDoc’s 2023 mission line: No one has the last word.

The film will be screened at 7pm on Wednesday May 3atthe Theatre Royal Castlemaine. The screening will be followed by an interview and Q&A with director, Meg Smaker.

Tickets at: cdocff.com.au/2022-festival/ theunredacted

Songs of prride

This year's Castlemaine Pride Festival is jam-packed with musical offerings to make your heart sing.

Castlemaine Pride Choir –the festival's very own choir-in-residence –will be headlining the picnic stage in the Botanic Gardens on April 29. Formed in 2021 as amusical and social group for LGBTQIA locals, the choir has become amainstay of the music scene in Castlemaine.

"This will be the third year running for Castlemaine Pride Choir," says musical director and founder Scott Buchanan.

"We've welcomed so many new members and the choir is going from strength to strength, which Ithink is atestament to the power of music to build community."

When asked what the choir will be performing at this year's festival Buchanan isn't giving much away.

"I don't want to spoil the surprise, but let's just say Ithink we're on the right track," he hints.

Castlemaine Pride Choir also has the opportunity to perform as special guests alongside Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Chorus –the southern hemisphere's longest running LGBTQIA+ choir –who are bringing their smash-hit show MGLC's Mega Mixtape! to Castlemaine Pride audiences on Saturday May 6. Described as 'bangers galore' audiences can expect to bop along to amix of chart-toppers from the 80s to today and featuring hits from Adele,

Harry Styles, Kate Bush and Alanis Morrisette, to name just afew

“Wecan’t wait to come back to Castlemaine,” says Dominique McCusker, president of MGLC.

“The community spirit is such an important part of what we do, and build-

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ing that connection with other choirs and regional audiences through collaborative shows like this are genuinely ahighlight of our calendar.”

Castlemaine Pride Picnic Saturday April 29, 11am –5pm Castlemaine Botanical Gardens.

Castlemaine Pride Choir performing at PubSing 2022.

Photo: Marion Yates

Filmmaker Meg Smaker

Lessons In Chemistry-Bonnie Garmus

2022, fiction, 400pages

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes avery unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel-prize nominated grudgeholder who falls in love with –ofall things –her mind. True chemistry results. But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why afew years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only asingle mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six.Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with apinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.

Famous -BlakeCrouch

2011, fiction, 210 pages

Meet Lance. 38 years old. Works ameaningless job. Still lives above his parents’ garage. By all accounts, aworld-class loser. Except for one glaring exception... he has amillion-dollar face. Lance has been mistaken 28 times for the Oscar-winning movie star, James Jansen, and for the past 10 years, he’s saved his money, studied Jansen’s films, his moves, his idiosyncrasies, even the way he speaks. Now, after an unceremonious termination from his job, Lance has decided that the time has come to go after his dream. From New York’s ridiculous avant-garde, off-off Broadway scene, to the surreal glitter of Los Angeles, follow Lance on his madcap journey of selfabandonment to become his likeness. Part comedy, part human tragedy, and part suspense, the world through the eyes of Lancelot Blue Dunkquist is like none you’ve ever seen.

The SpaceBetween The Stars-IndiraNaidoo

2022, non-fiction/memoir, 208 pages

After her younger sister died suddenly, broadcaster Indira Naidoo’s world was shattered. Turning to her urban landscape for solace, Indira found herself drawn to afig tree overlooking Sydney harbour. Aconnection began to build between the two –one with afractured heart, the other a centurion offering quiet companionship while asking nothing in return. As Indira grappled with her heartbreak, an unnoticed universe of infinite beauty revealed itself: pale vanilla clouds pirouetting across the sky, resilient weeds pushing through cracks in the footpath, the magical biodiversity of tiny puddles. With the help of aposse of urban guides, she began toexplore how nature –whatever bits of nature are within reach –can heal us during life’s darker chapters, whether nursing abroken heart or an anxious mind.

EastofAlice-Annie Seaton

2022, fiction, 380 pages

Gemma Hayden has returned to her hometown of Alice Springs for anew job as aprimary school teacher. It’s been six years since her family broke apart following the disappearance of her twin brother. And the scars still run deep. Hard on the heels of her homecoming, Saul Pearce, the man she once loved, is reposted from Parks and Wildlife in Darwin back to Alice. When an old car wreck is uncovered,washed down the river to Ruby Gap, Saul investigates only tofindthatthe wreck belonged to Ethan, Gemma’s twin –and there’s acoded note for her in the glovebox. Joining forces, they trek through the rugged outback, piecing together clues that not only bring them to the attention of acriminal organisation, but lead them to uncover an even older puzzle.

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41 Morand Streetisthe jewelinthe crownofGolden Views Estate with grand viewstothe Macedon Ranges. The home offersdouble glazed windows and ducted heatingand cooling. Its modern Hamptons style design boasts plantation shutters, high ceilings and doors and the elegantkitchen complexistypicallyhigh quality.The family canenjoy the 5bedrooms, 2livingareas and astudy.The triple garage has remotedoorsand backyard access to arelaxing garden oasis.Thismarvellous home will be justright foryour familyifyou arelookingfor aversatile and charismatic home in afriendlyand safe neighbourhood.

Lot 1/121 Couzens Lane, Romsey

Merging enchanting period characteristics with flawless contemporary enhancements, this romanticised homestead on fivestunningacres offersan unparalleled existence, with breathtaking viewsoverthe Macedon Ranges. Reclaimed doorsand windowscombinewitha striking modern conversion, offeringopen-planlivingbeside aCheminee Philippe fireplace, with light-filled garden aspects at everyturn. Three paddocks, town and borewater, rich redsoil andgenerousinterior proportions aresuretoinspire

$1,600,000

12 TempletonStreet, Woodend “Amelie"

This elegantand beautiful weatherboardhouse has aged gracefully,improvements have broughtitintothe 21st centurywithout compromisingthe integrity and authenticity of the original building. Aclassic façade with areturn verandah,fretwork and tessellated tiles. 11fthigh pressed metalceilings, Baltic floorboards,stained glassfeatures, open fireplaces and central heating and cooling. Open planmeals to the living room,and separatelounge room with Jetmasterwoodfire. 3bedrooms, masterhas aWIR and ensuite, whilstthe othershaveBIRsand fireplaces. Apaved entertaining area with low retainingwall, expanses of sunnylawn, immaculate gardensand inviting shaded areas.

6Glenns Court, Woodend

This commanding 4-bedroom family home of generous proportions is perfect for the bustling family.The frontdoor opens into atiledformal entryand staircase and adjoins aspacious formal livingroom, with gaslog fireplace and featurewall/ custombuilt ‘aquarium’. Thereisa studyand retreatorseparate rumpus room as well as alarge ground floor masterbedroomwithWIR and ensuite and powder room. The kitchen has recently been refurbished. The family room of grand proportions is ready to provide hours of epic entertainment. The upper floor comprises three bedrooms with cathedral ceilings.

$1,400,000 -$1,500,000

Exceptionallifestyle

Over the past few years with covid, people have had the time to reassess their current lifestyle. More and more families are moving to their dream lifestyle country property. In a growing community is Huntly, asuburbofBendigo. It’s located approximately 139 kilometres from Melbourne -here your dream country escape awaits.

Sitting on agenerous allotment of over 1886m2, the property consists of two separate dwellings joined by resort style entertaining spaces and vast outdoor areas. There’s shedding that every handyperson only dreams of having, storage for caravans, boats, trailers -it even has side yard access.

House one

The open plan kitchen /dining room with acountry style wood heater is placed at the front of the home with aseparate living area off to the side. The kitchen is well equipped for a family with gas oven and cooktop, dishwasher, double sink and corner pantry.

The master bedroom is generous in size with an ensuite complete with shower, vanity and access to the two-way toilet. The two additional bedrooms feature built-in robes. Close by is athree-piece bathroom with shower, vanity and bath.

House two

Aself-contained unit at the rear of the property is the ideal set-up for assisted care living, teenage retreat or alternate rental arrangements. Modern finishes throughout includes two well-sized bedrooms, both with built-in robes and agenerously sized bathroom.

The open plan kitchen, living and dining offer plenty of room to gather around the cosy wood heater. This area opens out onto acovered deck with views of the garden beyond, the perfect place to sit and enjoy aquiet drink.

Acovered alfresco area with timber decking connects seamlessly with the lawn area and pool -the idealplace for the family to gather. The large open fireplace with exposed brick surround will offer warmth through the cooler months and the welcome addition of amineral, heated above ground pool is the centrepiece of the resort style yard.

The double bay shed is currently set up as afurther living area and home workshop complete with built-in bench. As afurther bonus, a5.4kw solar power system has been installed to reduce the running costs across the property.

Property: Twoseparatedwellings, entertaining space, storage and sheddings

Address: 118 Gungurru Road,Huntly

Price: $810,000 -$880,000

Agent: Property Plus Real Estate

Contact: KayleneDisher54474088

CARISBROOK 50 Pleasant

$690,000

Inspect:

Contact agent

Agent:

Greg Fathers 0477 000 561

CENTRAL VIC EQUINE PROPERTY

•Modern three-bed home with exceptional light bright views of the 2acres &grounds

•Large self-contained bungalow wkitchen, bathroom, open plan lounge and bedsitter

•Full rear verandah &patio,5stables, 4day yards, water tanks &town water connected

•Access to Maryborough Training Track

MALDON

$695,000 -$735,000

Inspect: Sunday 23/4 at 11:30-12:00pm

Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358

VERSATILE, VIEWS &SPACE TO GROW

•2-bedroom cottage plus 59sqm workshop/ studio with large entertainer’sdeck

•1199sqm lot, fully fenced with automated gate and views to Mt Franklin

•Solar panels, 2x double carports, tool shed, RC split system and established gardens

•Walking distance to Maldon centre

11 Parkins Reef Road

Macedon

6Emerald Ave(Off BruceStreet)

(Executors Realisation Sale

A/c Estate of Ivan Franklin)

On 3460m2

Auction Saturday6May at 11.00am

Reserve Price $1.5m

John Keating 0419 880 444

Oh!Whatabeautiful garden.

This excellentbrick veneerhome is locatedinthe heart of the Macedon township within easy walking distance to the shops,V-Line station, Macedon PrimarySchool and all othercommunityfacilities,and features agarden thathas been developedasa privatearboretum.

Accommodation includes entrance, living room, kitchen/ meals area, 3bedrooms,study,2bathrooms, ahuge indoor/outdoor livingroom andintegrateddouble garage

Among the manyverycolourful species in the garden

(separate list available) areblue spruce, several maples, golden ash, liquidambar,aspens,a tulip tree,camellias and rhododendrons plus an orchardwithapples,apricots,plums,hazelnuts and grapes

Other features includesexcellent privacyfrom established hedges,hot house,garden workshop and very functional flatlawnspaces.

Theresidenceisripefor some renovation, which would considerably enhancethe property

Tylden

74 CemeteryRoad

"The Puddles"

On 4.94 Acres(2Ha)

Auction Saturday13May at 11.00am

Reserve Price $925,000

John Keating 0419 880 444

Thecharming log cabin residenceapproached through abeautiful avenue of silver birch trees,isveryprivately sited in thecentreofthe property,and the surrounding lands aresomewhatparklike with anicebalanceof maturenativetrees (attracting the birdlife) and colourful deciduous trees

Accommodation of approximately158m2 (17 squares) comprises alarge openplan living/dining area, kitchen, 3 bedrooms (one 3.3m x5.4m and one 3.3m x8.5m)

2bathrooms and laundry,and thereisanexcellent elevated3.5m widex10m long frontverandah very useful forsome outdoor living.

Other features include adouble garage,plus another storage shed,two excellent dams,afully enclosed orchard, and thereisa25kva transformeronthe property

Theproperty is within easy walkingdistance(only 800m) to Tylden Recreation reserve and TyldenPrimary School

An ideal permanentliving or countryretreat in peaceful andtranquil surrounds within Tyldentownship.

Commanding views in every direction from Mt Alexander to Wombat Hill in Daylesford and Mt Franklin, is this stunning Hamptons-style farmhouse set on 10 acres.

With covetable gardens, there are endless shady nooks to explore. It’s atrue garden oasis that will delight. Inside is awarm, character-filled country home designed to take in vast district views. Atruly unique offering, the property is set among the native bushland of quiet Barkers Creek while being within easy reach of fantastic amenities, dining and retail in Castlemaine or Harcourt.

The home features four large bedrooms. The master has an ensuite and balcony.

The generous open plan family living room features awoodfire heater and access to the balcony through french doors Country-style interiors show-

Hamptons luxe

case exposed feature timber ceilings and floors and acharacter-filled french farmhouse kitchen with a Falcon oven.

Outside there is acar garage/workshop, multiple outbuildings, and ametal sculptured ‘room’ with cantina-style outdoor bar and fireplace.

And just to add that quirky element, there is a 1930’s double-decker bus converted to garden studio accommodation.Other features include bore and tank water, dog proof fencing, chicken run-house and shade house. There’s also an outdoor yoga pavilion overlooking alarge dam, abuilt-intrampoline and basketball half-court.

This magnificent property is less than a10minute drive to the central hub of Castlemaine and has easy access to Harcourt and the Calder Freeway Inspection by appointment.

Property: Four bedroom, twobathroom home on 10 acres

Address: 130 Congdon Road,Barkers Creek

Price: $1,900,000 -$2,075,000

Agent: Belle Property Castlemaine

Contact: 5470 5811

4 2 4 10

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Thebestofbothworlds

This property represents the best of both worlds, where country and community come together. Set on a674m2 low maintenance block, this property displays abeautifully presented family home. With the stables next door, all the historical township, the famous Piper Street restaurants, cafés and specialty boutiques just around the corner. Only minutes away from the supermarkets, schools, freeway, hospital, and health services, this location suits both the home owner and investor alike.

With abright front entrance hall leading to the well proportioned sun-filled rooms, the gas heating and split system, plus ceiling fans throughout keeps this home toasty warm during the winter and cool in the summer. Offering three good size bedrooms, abeautifully refurbished bathroom, modern spacious kitchen with open living, two separate living areas and study nook/ potential butler’s pantry, three car accommodation, plus outdoor patio/entertaining space, you could just move in and enjoy the tranquility

FORSALE

Property: Threebedrooms and twoliving areas

Address: 107Beauchamp Street,Kyneton

Price: $680,000 -$720,000

Agent: Raine &Horne

Contact: Judith Stevens 0438 683 484 Madalin McCormack 0412 301618

37 Bull Street, Castlemaine

ElegantHistoricalBrick Home (1898) “Balerno”

-Wonderful originalfeaturesthroughout

-Choice, central, sought afterlocation

-Landscaped gardens andingroundpool

-4 bedrooms, 2livingrooms,2 bathrooms

-Cellar, plus other useful studio spaceand/or storage

-Walking distance to heartofCastlemaine

4 22 1138sqm

Price $1,750,000

50 Stephen Street, Campbells Creek

Spacious Family Home

-Beautifullypresented

-Large corner allotment

-4 bedrooms, 2living rooms, 2bathrooms

-HugeAmerican Barn StyleShedding

-Ductedheating andcooling throughout

-Landscaped gardens

-Few minutes drivetoCastlemaine CBD

4 22 1308sqm

Price $935,000

Development opportunity

Located in asoughtafter location, this property offers the opportunity to build your future lifestyle home or aunit development. On land of 1215m2 there is an existing two bedroom unit in good condition at the property front and atwo car garage is located at the rear of the property. Rarely does an opportunity like this arise. This property is within walking distance of the railway station, botanical gardens, the Mill complex and local hotel,

Property: Twobedroom unit on 1215m2

Address: 4Thomas Street,Castlemaine

Auction: SaturdayApril 22 @11am

Agent: MaltbyProperty

Contact: 0407349 969

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Chris Mackenzie, owner and head climber, is aCert3 Qualified Arborist with over 15 years experience completing highlevel complex climbing through his years as one of Melbourne’s top contract climbers.

Chris bringstechnical skills and expert knowledge to each tree job completed. Located in theMacedon Ranges, and with areputation for efficient service and highly skilled work, Ascent Tree Solutionsoffers our happycustomers asafeand competent service.

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Covering the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires

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

ELLIOTT MIDLAND

Time and spacefor children’s learning

In an increasingly busy and digitalworld,anarea that understandably receives alot of focus is the approach Steiner education takes to digital and information technologies.

The Guardian published an article in 2015 speaking about the employees of some of the biggest ‘Tech Giants’ in Silicon Valley who send their children to Waldorf/Steiner schools. It explored how Steiner education put innovative thinking capacities and child development at its centre, with predominantly screen-free classrooms –and with no rush to acquire ‘tech’ skills.

"At Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten, along with the more than 1000 Steiner schools worldwide, we opt for low-tech classrooms in the primary years," principal Nerrida Johnson explained.

"We support our young people to be creative, curious and articulate and promote a childhood experience with time and space to sing, think, play, create, listen, read, write and relate.

"Through providing arich and imaginative curriculum, we aim to inspire agenuine love for learning and strive to help each child develop their unique abilities, with the capacity and understanding to step into their purpose and potential."

Ms Johnson said the students achieved so much more than the academic skills necessary to succeed in higher education.

“We are providing an empowering education for our students, one that nurtures inner strength, aloveoflearning and arealconnection with teachers and peers," she said.

"Specialist ICT lessons are introduced in year seven at CSSK, with students quickly picking up the technology skills required.

"We are getting alot of enquiries from parents who are looking for something different –aneducation that will truly meet their children’s learning needs.”

Families interested in finding out more about Castlemaine Steiner School are encouraged to contact the school or book aplace on the next school tour on Friday May 12. Contact enrolments officer Tracey on 5479 2000 or traceyr@cssk.vic.edu.au

Help design the House

garden construction, planting and maintenance phases of the project.”

Refreshments and lunch will be available.

The

Management Committee is currently undertaking aLandscape Design and Construction Project to transform the open space surrounding the Macedon property, at 47 Victoria Street, into precincts that support the activities of user groups.

Stage one of the project includes the development of acommunity exchange area, kitchen garden, native garden, sensory garden and apermaculture garden.

Hansen Partnership has been appointed to undertake the project’s design phase. The consultants are working in collaboration with the M&MMCH Management Committee, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Regional Development Victoria.

“The landscape design principles and concept drawings have been developed, and now it is time for community members to provide input into the design development process,” project manager Karen Goltz said.

“At the workshop they will also hear about how they can become involved in the

The $192,000 project has been funded thanks to $147,000 from the state government’s Living Local Regional Grant, $12,000 from the Macedon Ranges Shire Community Funding Scheme and generous contributions from local organisations, businesses and residents.

RSVP for the workshop by registering via hello@mmmcommunityhouse.org by Thursday April 27 with dietary requirements.

AGM

Community members are also invited to the House's second Annual General Meeting on Monday May 1, 7.30 to 8.30pm at 47 Victoria Street, Macedon.

“Come and hear from special guest speakers about projects and programs occurring at the House,” House president Sam Hodson said.

Become anew member or renew your existing membership free of charge via www.mmmcommunityhouse.org

Email hello@mmmcommunityhouse. org to register your attendance with your dietary requirements, and/or your intention to nominate for the house committee. Join the committee for refreshments after the meeting.

Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten promotes achildhood experience with time and space to sing, think, play, create,listen, read, write and relate

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DiBELLA (Green)

Joanne

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Loving wifeand best friend of Tony Dearly lovedmother of Janine and David. Adorednonna of Arabella,Brayden Ashton and Inara. Foreverinour hearts.

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Passed away peacefully at Castlemaine Hospital on 26th March 2023 aged 88 years.

DYNON -Maurie

ThePresident and membersofthe

Guildford Landcare Group are saddened at the passingofour friendand ahighly valued Landcare member Maurie devoted his retirement to the Landcare movement andworkedtirelessly forthe betterment of the environment and Guildfordcommunity and surrounds He will be deeply missed by all.

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Joy, Rick, Wendy, Cindy and families wish to sincerely thank everyone fortheir lovely flowers,cards, messages,visits, food and funeral attendance,following the passing of Max. Lovedhusband, dad, pop and old pop Manythanks to John and Daniel Scott for their help and support at adifficult time. Thank youto everyone

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Lovedbrother of John and the late David Dynon. Belovedhusband of the late Lois Lovedfather of Terese and Catherine, and father in lawofSteve We will neverforget you. Requiescat in Pace

Aprivate Funeral Mass washeldfor Maurie in St Mary’sCatholic Church, Castlemaine on Tuesday11thApril followed by aburial at the Guildford Cemetery. If youwould like to watch the service, or leave apersonal message, please visit Maurie’stribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals

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The family of Sidney invite youtocelebrate his lifeatamemorial service to be held on 20th April, 2023 at 3pm at the Kyneton RSL 37-39 MollisonStreet, Kyneton.

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Enid Farmer and family wish to sincerely thank relatives and friends forthe cards,flowers and their support following the death of my belovedpartner Thanks to Dr.Moller, Castlemaine District Nurses and Hospital fortheir care Thanks also to to Thompson Funerals fortheir help and supportfor a wonderful farewell forDick.

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Kitchen Hand

Doxa Youth Foundation

•Permanent parttime or casual

•DoxaMalmsbury Camp

•Salary -$48,000 to $50,000 prorata for the role plus superannuation and PBI benefits

•.6EFT weekdays with limited evening work

ABOUT US

The Doxa Youth Foundation is a community-based organisation that was established in 1972. We offer arange of programmes to extend opportunities forchildren and young people from less advantaged backgrounds.Wehavea particular focus on providing camps and assisting young people to succeed in their studies and the workforce.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking akitchen hand to assist our chef to prepare and serve meals and snacks at our MalmsburyCamp.Our main focus is providing camps forschools during termtime, which cater forbetween 35 to 60 guests.We also have akitchen garden project where children harvest and cook fresh ingredients to encourage healthyfood choices

ABOUT YOU

Ideally youwillhave:

•A proventrackrecord in assisting in kitchens

•Anunderstanding of the food safety requirements in Victoria.

•Demonstrated ability to work effectively as partof ateam.

•Anability torelate well toabroad range of people including children, teachers and camp staff

APPLICATIONS

Please send your written application with a covering letter and resume to hr@doxa.org.au by 12 midnight onApril 30.

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2-3 days weekly on small horse farm in Lauriston.

Duties include:

cleaning, mowing, whipper snipping,chainsaw use,gardening and generalproperty maintenance including electric fences

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Employment

SupportWorker,Client Advisor and Office Administrator (Rostering andScheduling)

Benetas are looking to fill multiple roles in Homecare due to the expansion of ourservicesinthe MacedonRanges.

If youare interested in supporting peopletomaintain their independence and remainlivingathome,please viewthe roles below.

Our local officeisinGisborne

SupportWorker works one on one assisting clientstostayintheir home longer. Thisincludesduties such as DomesticAssistance and Personal Care.This role can be permanent part-time or casual.

Client Advisor managesHomeCarePackages forrecipients by coordinating services in accordance with the funding guidelines

The role will be responsible in creating apositiveclient experience in collaboration withthe client services coordinator

This roll is full-time,part-timewill be consideredfor the right candidate

Officer Administrator (Rosteringand Scheduling),internally referred to as aWorkforceCoordinator,performs timelyscheduling of direct care services and rostering of staff to supportthoseservices.

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Town & District

GOLF results

CASTLEMAINE

There was atight finished in Saturday’s stableford.

The overall winner across the three grades was C-grader Ian Shields (25) with 36 points on acountback from the Bgrade winner Laurie Harding (16), while Len Watson (8) was the top A-grader with 35.

Mixed nine holes: Dee Sanson (31) with 15 points, from Peggy Ronnau (30) on 14.

KYNETON

Peter Cameron (16) was Saturday’s stableford winner with 40 points, From Tim Kirk (9) on 39.

Denise Murphy (15) had 36 points to lead in the ladies.

NTPs were Murphy (2), Billy McKee, David Moore, Neil Watts, Matt Waters, and Jason McClure.

Wednesday stableford: Gordon Stevens (21) with 38 points finished three clear of Noel Alldis (16), who landed both NTPs.

Kylie Munro was in fine form on Tuesday with an outstanding 87-22-65 to win A-grade from Tracey Bramich 88-18-70.

Grace Parkinson took out the second round of the silver spoon and was also best of the B-graders with 100-27-73 from Dot Greenway 108-34-74.

Munro and Banksie Buckley were the NTPs.

LANCEFIELD

Club president Glenn Holland was an easy winner of the men’s stableford. on Saturday.

He returned afine 85-18-65, with the minor placings gong to Alister Beard 10230-72 and Stephen Morgan 109-36-73.

Legends: Denis Davenport (5) 36 stableford points, from Ed Godek (17) and James Whitford both 34.

Ladies: No play due to inclement weather on Wednesday.

ROMSEY

The extreme weather advance protocol was activated to provide for a9am start in Saturday’s stroke event.

Several excellent scores came from players who were able to keep the ball under the gusty north/north west wind.

Simon Donovan 84-17-67 took the honours on acountback from Jenny Hartley 88-21-61, with Elaine Scanlon 106-34-72 third after afour-way countback.

Mal Mottram and Matt Barrow were the NTPs.

Semi-finals of the Algie Mitchell Shield were close until the latter stages.

Mal Mottram (0) dLuke Lyons (3) 4/2 and Davey Kenney had the same margin against Mick Nicholls Jnr.

Wednesday stableford: Tony Lakey (20) 33 points from Steve Wilkins (17) 30.

TRENTHAM

Adverse weather did not deter the leading pair in the second round of the mixed championships on Saturday.

Alison Bourchers and Simon Ovenden came in with 73-5.675-67.375 to finished ahead of runners-up Sally Kirkright and John Smithwick on 82-12.75 –69.25.

In the men’s stableford three players finished with 40 points.

They were A-grade winner David Thiele (5) and C-grade winner Gavin Flecknoe (28) and runner-up Gerard Hughes.

John Goodman (13) was best in Bgrade with 36 points.

WOODEND

Afield of 32 intrepid players headed out in gusty conditions for Saturday’s stableford.

Most stayed dry before the mid-afternoon rain burst arrived.

Mr Consistency Andrew Davies (1) topped A-grade with 37 points from Gary Anderson (5) on 35, while Nic Lethbridge (22) also had 37 to take out B-grade.

Winstreak continues

Kyneton Rangers Women added to their winning streak last weekend with a19:1 victory over Golden City in Bendigo on Sunday. Esther Minter was on-point scoring at will, with asensational day's tally of five goals, closely followed by Sian Hooppell with four and Ivy Morris-Perrott three goals. Kyneton's class really shone through with shared scoring and strong striking of the ball at the back of the net from seven players.

The victory sees Kyneton's premier womens team sitting clear on the ladder with two victories from two outings.

“Although the scorecard shows aone-sided game, it was hard fought and the team played incredibly well away from their home ground,” coach Ron Cole said.

Kyneton's next game is at their temporary home ground in Woodend Sunday April 23 at 3pm.

Down to the wire t thhe e w wiirre e

At the halfway mark of the NDCA Autumn Pennant competition, it looked like the Kyneton Blue team had Division 1inthe bag. But the Quarry Hill Rosellas have hit back with wins in the past two rounds, including aclose 4-2win in round five.

Despite being behind on hoops (33 -35), they held their nerve when it counted, with some close 7-6wins to keep the season alive.

Arepeat result in the final round six will see them snatch the title, as both teams are now level on games won (15 –15). But if Kyneton Blue wins at least three games, that should be enough for them to secure the title on hoop count.

The Quarry Hill Rosellas have fielded adifferent combination of players every week so far. So who they will send for the allimportant round six clash (on Kyneton’s home courts)remains a mystery.

In Division 2, the two Kyneton teams (Red and Black) deferred their round five match to next week, when there will be more than just local pride on the line.

The round five away win by Quarry Hill Kookaburras over (previously) second placed Maldon Laburnum has opened the door for Kyneton Black to take an unassailable lead if they win against Kyneton Red. The battle will then be on for second place, with three teams level on wins. But should Kyneton Red prevail, then all four teams could still be in with achance of winning the title!

In Division 3, round five wins to both Kyneton Yellow and Mace-

don Mt Towrong have set up a'top of the table' clash in round six to decide the winner. The undefeated Kyneton Yellow made a strong statement with a6-0win over Macedon Mt Robertson and 42 –16hoops scored, while Macedon Mt. Towrong had an equally solid 5-1 win over their stablemates Mt Charlie (40 –27hoops scored).

Kyneton Yellow now has abuffer of just three games and nine hoops, but Mt Towrong will have the home ground advantage for the final round, and a5–1win would give them the title.

Macedon’s Mt Charlie and Mt Robertson will be battling it out for third place. Mt Robertson is just one game ahead, but Mt Charlie leads on hoop count, so either team could prevail.

The final round six games are scheduled to be played on April 27 (next week is ageneral bye due to tournament conflicts). The big question is can Kyneton take the trifecta and win all three divisions? We’ll have to wait and see!

In Tournament news, Kyneton Croquet Club Champion Damien Hadfield achieved avery creditable second place in the Victorian Selectors Invitation Tournament at Cairnlea on April 15/16. Mostly younger up-and-coming players were invited to compete, and Damien lost just three of his 10 matches, never by more than two hoops. His seven wins placed him equal second, but he took second place based on net hoops scored. The winner was Darren McLoughlin from Deniliquin with nine wins, so Damienwas the highest placed Victorian player. Definitely one to watch!

Susan Butcher hits off forMacedon Mt Robertson, watched carefullyby(L-R) PatrickFahy, Sue Wild and Judy Aldred.

Pavilion forfirst home game

The redevelopment of the Trentham Sportsground pavilion is completed and open to the community.

Mayor Brian Hood was thrilled to see the pavilion open in time for the Trentham Football Netball Club’s first home match of the 2023 footy/netball season.

“The redeveloped pavilion incorporates contemporary universal, gender neutral and community safety design features to support adiversity of sports, active recreation and community use," he said.

"It is wonderful to see this much-needed facility completed. Sport is so central to our community’s wellbeing and this facility will only encourage greater participation, especially among our youth.”

The pavilion meets AFL Victoria and Cricket Australia

facility standards to ensure it is relevant for club operations and accommodates the diversity of users.

The Trentham Sportsground is the home ground of the Trentham Football Netball and Trentham and District Cricket Clubs. The new multipurpose pavilion will also be able to host amultitude of community activities and celebrations.

“The Trentham Sportsground Committee of Management is thrilled with the redevelopment of the pavilion and would like to acknowledge and thank the Victorian Government and the Hepburn Shire for the funding received and all of their hard work in delivering on the project,” said Matthew Bourke, Secretary, Trentham Sportsground Committee of Management.

“The redeveloped pavilion will give amassive boost to

our current user groups and help them support their existing players, members and supporters tofurther develop and attract participants, especially in the juniors, which is growing steadily in numbers, and potentially women’s teams in the future," Mr Burke said.

"The pavilion will also be of great benefit to the wider community as an emergency staging ground and also help us attract more user groups going forward."

The Trentham Sportsground Pavilion redevelopment project, with more than $2.5 million of investment, was delivered in partnership between the Victorian Government and Hepburn Shire Council. Formal celebrations for thepavilion opening areexpected to be heldsoon. Check the council's social media for updates.

All decked out at Cairn Curran

Chairman of Maldon and District Community Bank, Ross Eggleton, visited the Cairn Curran Sailing Club on Saturday to meet members and see the club’s newly installed shade sail.

Club members had been hoping to provide much-needed shade on their deck for many years and were delighted when Bendigo Bank generously provided agrant of $12,000 towards the $20,000 cost of installation and purchase of the much-needed shade cloth.

Ross is pictured with Commodore Michael McCartney and junior sailors, Tate and Fred Cantwell.

Club members were preparing to take part in the annual Serg Vescovi trophy on amisty day when Ross visited.

Serg was an Italian immigrant and early member of the club, and the Serg Vescovi trophy race was named in his honour in 1975. The race was designed to “let your worries fade away, feel at peace within yourself, and find yourself smiling at special memories of days gone by”.

Cairn Curran Sailing club was established in 1959 and was originally run from the boot of a car, before abasic clubhouse was built on the shores of the lake and gradually improved over the years providing awelcoming base for sailors to return home to after an afternoon sailing on the lake.

Photo: SandyScheltema

Trentham Football Netball Club is excited to see the workscompleted.

Delighted: project managerElizabeth Atkins and committee of manage ment presidentCraig Dovestan.

First-up victory viccttory to Saints

Trentham senior footballers opened the 2023 season with acomfortable victory at home over Navarre on Saturday.

With new non-playing coach Clive Raak in charge, the Saints opened up alead of 46 points by the last change, before easing off as wet weather made an impact.

Raak has made no secret about the aim for this season after the Saints went close in 2022, and making high place in finals is apriority for starters.

There were some very one-sided matches in the MCDFNL on Saturday, and Trentham aim to improve as the season progresses.

The newly rejuvenated pavilion and clubrooms was appreciated, and even though the canteen was “organised chaos” at times, the tremendous effort by volunteers paid off.

In his first game day as president, Tim White took the opportunity to say there had been great work by many in the preseason “with heaps achieved”.

“Good luck to all footballers and netballers, new and continuing, the coaches and many volunteers who help to make the club tick,” White said.

The Saints are anticipating continued strong backing from sponsors and supporters.

It’s along trip from Navarre, and the visitors took awhile to settle in the main match, being outscored by 26 points in the first term.

Cricket leaders

Lancefield Cricket Club completed what it described as avery successful year on and off the field, with plenty to celebrate. At the annual meeting earlier this month, the following were elected:

President, Andrew Richardt.

Vice-president, Simon Donnellan.

Secretary, Owen Phillips (takes over from Pauline Goodes who has done an excellent job for the past five years).

Treasurer –tobeconfirmed.

Junior coordinators –Aaron and Amy Bonnici.

General committee –Emily Consiglio, Shannon McElhinnery, Rita Vandervalk, Mark Mouser, Jake O’Meara, Hayley Fisher, Leigh Gardner, Damian Cusack, Mark Caton.

Ahuge investment of almost $50,000 by Lancefield-Romsey Community Bank will enable the cricket club to soon have a brand new verandah on its clubrooms.

Local racing

Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club’s next race meeting takes place this Saturday, April 22.

Gates will open at 11am. The day’s racing is expected to be largely events for maiden and 0-58 class gallopers. The following meeting at Kyneton is on Friday, May 5.

In the wash-up, Trentham earned the 30-point victory, though some tougher opposition obviously lies ahead.

Versatile Luke Whitehouse led the way with five goals, and Casey Williams managed three.

Joel Cowen has been afine player for the Saints, and showed he is in for another good season, with Brandon Jensen and Mitchell Peeler also prominent.

Trentham 4.4, 7.8, 11.7, 11.11 (77) dNavarre 0.2, 3.2, 4.3, 7.5 (47).

Trentham Reserves set the ball rolling with a14.13 (97) to 2.8 (20) victory.

In the Under 14s, Trentham won by four ponts after aclose tussle, and the visiting U11s won by 16 points.

NETBALL TUSSLE

Trentham A-grade netballers showed some good signs with a28-23 victory over Navarre, with the visitors turning the tables 32-21 in B-grade.

Trentham C-graders were on fire and chalked up a38-21 victory, while Navaree prevailed in the orher matches, winning 30-12 in the U1us, 43-4 in the U15s, and 17-0 in the U11s.

The Saints will welcome new netballers to add to current numbers.

Gisborne just miss the mark

Strathfieldsaye gained revenge for last season’s grand final defeat by edging out Gisborne by two goals at Gardiner Reserve on Saturday.

In ahard-fought encounter, The Storm held on for a11-13 to 9.13 victory to give other strong Bendigo-based clubs added incentive to follow suit as the 2023 season progresses.

Unfurling of Gisborne’s 2022 senior and Under 18s premiership flags added to the atmosphere, with the threat of rain holding off until late in the day.

In his return to coaching ranks, Brad Fox, athree timespremiership player who coached the Bulldogs from 1994-1996, was looking for afirst-up victory in Bendigo Football Netball League’s match of the day. Both clubs had vivid memories of the 2022 grand final, which Gisborne won 5.20 to 2.8.Sent from Mail for Windows 10

The Bulldogs had asomewhat different lineup, with astrong emphasis on youth and some stars from last season missing. Resolute defender Jack Reaper is captain this season and the resolute defender will be leading by example once again.

Harry Luxmore and Zac Denahy (ex-Castlemaine) each returned three goals for the Bulldogs who were always within striking distance of their opponents, but found the Storm hard to overcome when it mattered.

Earlier, Gisborne Reserves, with legendary Anthony Belcher playing coach, opened the season with athrilling 10.4 to 9.5 victory. Gisborne U18s look to be apowerful unit once again, and dominated play in a18.12 to 7.4 victory.

This Saturday the Bulldogs play Castlemaine at Camp Reserve and will be looking for three victories across the board.

Gisborne coachBrad Foxtalks strategy

In ahard-fought encounter,The Storm overcame Gisborne on Saturday.

Jon Nadin in action during the Saints Reserves’ defeat of Navarre

Photo: Steve Hammond

PORTS WRAP SP

Castlemaine latesurge

Castlemaine senior footballers showed plenty of resilience to storm home in the last quarter of their opening round match at Maryborough on Saturday.

Goals had been extremely scarce, and Maryborough –winless all last season –were in the box seat at three-quarter-time.

The Magpies knuckled down, ignored the rain, and finished up

winning 4.13 (37) to 3.8 (26).

No wonder the sodden players felt they had good reasons to celebrate.

Now the Magpies have to switch on and be ready for the Gisborne challenge at Camp Reserve this Saturday.

See the Castlemaine Mail on Friday for further details.

Guernseyhandover

Prior to playing their first senior game for Kyneton on Saturday, seven footballers were presented with their jumpers by assistant coach and premiership player Darren Chambers.

He was particularly honoured to present the famous No. 11 to his son Jai Chambers.

Congratulations also went to Tom Quinn, Jayden Eales, Lucas and Jordy Iudica, Francis Randall and Matt Hanna.

The club hopes they all have an enjoyable and productive time at Tigerland.

BFNL games

Round 2matches in the Bendigo Football Netball League take place this Saturday.

The Kyneton versus Sandhurst senior football match at the Showgrounds is shaping up as an important encounter for both sides.

Gisborne heads north to take on Castlemaine at Camp Reserve.

Other matches—Strathfieldsaye vGolden Square, Kangaroo Flat vSouth Bendigo, Eaglehawk vMaryborough.

RDFNL games

Tough time forKyneton Tigers

Kyneton’s new look senior football side had atough initiation into the Bendigo League’s 2023 season on Saturday.

AGolden Square side absolutely demolished the Tigers in the first half, establishing a10.7to1.2 lead.

To their credit the shell shocked Kyneton lineup, with seven players making their senior debut, were able to regroup. Each side managed just two goals in the second half.

The weather at Wade Street was very poor (like anice Kyneton day!) so some of the recruits will have gained an inkling of what may lie ahead.

The early baptism of fire from Golden Square was almost acelebration of the 200th game for their outstanding leader Jack Geary, afivetimes premiership player.

Young Matthew Hanna did afinejob playing on Geary for much of the match.

The final margin was 64 points, and this Saturday the Tigers are at home to Sandhurst and expect overall improvement.

Better players were Jordan Iudica, Thomas Quinn, Hanna, Lucas Iudica, Mitch Comben and Mitchell Johns.

Kyneton Reserves really 'put in' with apositive start, and still have players to come back.

Jonah and Darcy Harris, Zac Ryan and Ryan Dubens were among the better players.

In the Under 18s aslick Golden Square lineup took control early and went on to score abig win.

The young Tigers will improve and coach Ethan Foreman emphasised this will be the reward for hard work.

Lachlan Thompson, Cody Young, Gabriel Yow Yeh, Brady Muir, William Armstrong and Jesse Smith did well.

Across the three games, Kyneton’s fighting spirit could not be faulted.

NETBALLERS SHINE

Despite playing in pouring rain for the entire match, Kyneton A-grade netballers excelled with an impressive 54-23 victory.

Coach Di Oakley made some early positional moves which brought out the players’ versatility.

There is plenty of talent in the Tigers’ lineup, and players teamed together with strong play in defence and attack.

In agoal-for-goal thriller, Kyneton’s A Reserve side won 45-44.

Golden Square won the other three matches, by 43-37 in B-grade, 38-21 in B Reserve, and 93-14 in the 17s.

Round 2matches in the Riddell District Football League will be highlighted by the Anzac Day encounter between Macedon and Diggers Rest at Tony Clarke Reserve.

The other three matches are being played this Saturday.

Woodend-Hesket will be at home to Lancefield in the first outing for the Tigers this season, while Riddell will be looking for a percentage booster against Western Rams, and Wallan go to Melton Centrals.

Romsey has the bye.

Ladies Day

Kyneton Football Netball Club is hosting a Ladies Day from 1pm on Saturday May 6.

A$40 ticket gets you entry into the ground, adrink on arrival and agrazing table, door prizes and more.

Entertainment by Cassidy Le Crème from 2-4pm in the clubrooms.

Go to: kynetonfnc.com/event

Brodie Byrne (left) and Jackson Hood (right) were among the Magpies’ best players.Photos: Peter Banko Asoddon buthappyMagpies outfit leaves the field after their victoryover Maryborough.

Photo: Peter Banko.

GOALS: Romsey:Jack Jedwab 3William Di PietroCorey

Pertzel. BEST: Romsey:KaneBrinkhuis CoreyPertzel Jack

Jedwab Jaxson KinnearAaron Paterson Matthew Burkett

GOALS: Riddell: Darcy McGrath3 Dylan Tarczon2 Ben

Sonogan 2Jesse HortonBenjamin Said HaydnRoss Michael

Sammut Matthew Panuccio.Macedon:Bradley Cooke 3Jack

Kernan Samuel Indian. BEST: Riddell: Dylan TarczonTrent

Stead Jordon Reardon BryceWilliamson Darcy McGrath

Callum Williamson. Macedon: Jack Kernan AaronMorham

Joshua Blake Bradley Cooke Christopher Kendall Jordan Dyer

WOODEND-HESKET1.3

GOALS: Woodend-Hesket:Tayte Pears 2Benjamin Toman

2Jack Arceri Samuel Medland Josh Pound James Hicks

BEST: Woodend-Hesket:Kyle Baker Taylor Kelly Ethan Minns

Daniel Toman Ryley Ferguson Tyson Chapman.

Reserves

WALLAN

ROMSEY

GOALS: Romsey:Gavin Cathie 2Mitchell Adamson 2Ben

Xiriha Aiden Smith. BEST: Romsey:Mitchell Adamson

Matthew HoyTaylor Boorman BenXiriha Gavin Cathie Aiden

Smith.

RIDDELL

MACEDON4.0 4.2 5.3 5.4 (34)

GOALS: Riddell: Ailin Clarke 3MarkHocking 2Jordan

Williamson Alex Cruickshank Travis Martin Guy Cilauro.

Macedon: Carson Haynes 2NigelBloomfield Jordan Reeves

Matthew Faria. BEST: Riddell: Jordan Williamson Guy

CilauroAilin Clarke Nicolas Bovezza Nathan Mills.Macedon:

Daniel RoyalJoshua Muir Matthew FariaNicholasScholes

Nigel Bloomfield Carson Haynes

DIGGERS REST 1.2 3.6 4.9 6.11 (47)

WOODEND-HESKET1.3 2.5 4.6 5.7 (37)

GOALS: Woodend-Hesket:Max Ambler 3PaulPodbury

Jesse Sheppard. BEST: Woodend-Hesket:Jesse Sheppard

Luke Bourke Daniel Davie RupertMiranda Jake Borg Danny

Harrison.

Under 19.5

MACEDON5.2 5.3 11.4 15.5 (95)

RIDDELL 0.0 3.2 5.2 5.5 (35)

GOALS: Macedon: Michael Rutledge 6Fintan Burnell 2

Lachlan Hay2Brodie Bauer Oliver Coppin Alec McGregor

Riley Nolan Callum Power.Riddell U19.5: Xavier Sheppard

2Max Murden Hugh Tighe Edward Salopayevs BEST:

Macedon: Lachlan HayMichael Rutledge Charlie Ozanne

Hud ElmaweyAngus LynchBrodie Bauer.Riddell: Kane Frew

Reuben Evans Daniel RanieriMax Murden Jesse Dowson

Thomas George

GOALS: Romsey:Jonah Emonson 2Austin Tennant2 Jack

PeaveyMatthew Milburn. BEST: Romsey:Marcus Tucker

Seamus Menner Jonah Emonson Liam Muir Bailey Cecati

Milburn.

PORTS WRAP SP

Newstead: XBritt 3M Wong 3ZDyer2R

Gisborne: LBianco4RLeedham 3ZPaterson2D Young 2MBarake 2NLamplughJ Ainsworth KMinns BEST:

JAinsworth LGordonL Evans DYoung LBianco

Kyneton: LThompson BEST: Kyneton: LThompson

GYow YehBMuirW Armstrong JSmith

GOALS: Castlemaine: ARixon 2AGoddardSMoran CDe Bono BEST: Castlemaine: ARixon ABracken TMellick-

AGoddardSMoran

Bombersbounce back

Bill West

“We’ve got our brand (of football) back,” Riddell coach Justin Belleville declared as the Bombers were well on their way to aconvincing victory against Macedon on Saturday.

With the sixth annual Puka Up Cup at stake, and memories of ameagretwo goals against Woodend-Hesket on Good Friday behind them, the Bombers ran away to topple Macedon by 40 points.

In the other two Riddell District Football matches played, Woodend-Hesket hit aroadblock against aformidable Diggers Rest, and Wallan downed Romsey by 13 points in alow-scoring affair.

On an overcast day the threat of rain held off until late in the senior match at Bomberland.

Macedon’s hopes were dented when two prime players could not take their place in the team.

Captain Jason Cooke, amatch winner up forward, was ruled out with afrustrating leg problem; vice-captain Hamish Govan –former Kyneton captain –could not be selected because of aone-match suspension dating back to his former league in Queensland.

This left Cats’ coach Al Meldrum with abalancing act, and the Cats had agoal on the board in the first minute.

Acouple of long range goals to the southern end lifted the Bombers, but scores were tied at quarter time.

Ruck battles were somewhat even, and goals were scarce with the Bombers having more of the ball, and looking like they may break clear.

And so it proved; the second quarter was Riddell at its best, with players running hard, and criss-crossing the ball to open up the field.

The Bombers slammed on five goals, and with the rain creeping in the outcome was all over.

Macedon could manage just one goal in the second half and the wide margin was unlike the close contests these two clubs are renowned for when they meet one another.

Belleville was impressed with how his side played, particularly in the dominant quarter.

“No airy fairy football: had been asimple instruction, and the Bombers showed they were prepared to take risks if necessary to try and obtain reward.

Strong, fast and fit utility player Dylan Tarczon was formidable, and seems set for agreat season for the Bombers.

The tallest player on the field was 19-year-old Darcy McGrath, aformer Gisborne junior.

He finished with three goals and with such along reach, could be even more dangerous as the season progresses.

McGrath can take the ruck pressure off captain Josh Grabham, and being mobile as well as tall is abig asset.

Macedon tried hard, and Meldrum has aside which can certainly be competitive include Cooke and Govan and they will be much more settled.

PUKA UP CUP

The Puka Up Cup went to Riddell on a4-3 aggregate, with each club winning two netball matches, and the Bombers taking out two of the three football contests.

Puka Up provides away forward to help with mental health problems, and both clubs have felt the loss of individual members in recent years.

At the half-time luncheon, Riddell life member Gerry Nolan reflected briefly on Puka Up, describing it as a

great initiative.

“You are never alone it’s okay to let anyone talk to you about it,” he said.

Accepting the Cup after the match, Josh Grabham had the same message, urging anyone with problems to “talk to someone”.

DIGGERS ABIG CHANCE

On Anzac Day, Diggers Rest comes to Macedon for a one-off match on that day; on May 13 the Riddell versus Diggers Rest match should attract asizeablecrowd.

Even at this early stage, these two sides are strong chances to play off for the 2023 flag. Six goals to one in the third term by Diggers Rest put paid to any chance Woodend-Hesket had of remaining undefeated.

Romsey led Wallan for the first half, but the Magpies produced athree-goals-to-one third term, and found 7.12 sufficient to take the points.

Cats hard to topple in RDFNL netball

Macedon A-grade netballers will be there or thereabouts come finals time.

This was evident as the Cats made their 2023 debut with anine-goal margin over Riddell on Saturday. With aversatile mix of experience and youth, the Cats took control in the second term and Riddell could not recapture the form shown in their upset

victory at Woodend on Good Friday.

Hetty Donoghue scored 27 gaols, coming off the bench at quarter time.

In abig turn around Woodend-Hesket avenged last season’s grand final loss by outclassing Diggers Rest 56-23.

With Ryan Medal winner Ty Coppinger back, the Hawks looked aformidable

combination. With Lena Way returning as head coach, Romsey showed considerable improvement on last season across all four teams. Scores from all grades were:

A: Woodend -Hesket 56 dDiggers Rest 23, Riddell 31, Wallan 34 dRomsey 30, Macedon 40 dRiddell 31, Lancefield abye.

B: Macedon 35 dRiddell 35, Diggers

Rest 33 dWoodend-Hesket 30, Romsey 38 dWallan22.

C: Riddell 23 dMacedon 19, WoodendHesket 24 dDiggers Rest 22, Romsey 37 d Wallan 25.

19&U: Riddell 38 dMacedon 17, Woodend-Hesket 19 dDiggers Rest 17, Wallan 23 dRomsey 9.

Big turnaround: Captain Josh Grabham leads the Bombers out for their first match at home, and the result against Macedon was just what they were looking for after their Good Friday drubbing at the hands of Woodend-Hesket

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