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Tait Decorative Iron team members Darcy Ahern, Neil Tait and Luke Dzioba are pictured with some of the creations for the Frankston installation including the stingray and barnacles.

Sculpture to make waves excited to be part of the unique project. "The installation includes a school of fish, waves, stingrays, barnacles, a dragonfly and seaweed and is part of a larger landscape project scheduled to be completed by the end of March," he said. The principal project designer was Flynn Hart of Pollen Studio Landscape Architects based in Castlemaine and Melbourne. Neil's son Tristan Tait worked on the sculptural concepts and designs

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The team at Tait Decorative Iron in Castlemaine is in the process of putting the finishing touches on six sculptures for a special parkland project at Frankston. The sculptures reflect the coastal environment and are a special commission piece for Frankston City Council. Tait Decorative Iron proprietor and project manager Neil Tait said they were

and Tait Decorative Iron team members Luke Dzioba and Darcy Ahern undertook the fabrication and welding bringing the pieces to life. "The works were created from highly detailed drawings," Neil said. "First the steel was laser cut and then painstaking fabricated together by the team before an acid wash treatment was applied and then finally a clear lacquer seal to retain their rusty earthen feel."

Neil said the latest commission pieces followed the creation of public sculptural works for installations at Caulfield, Bridgewater and in Castlemaine at the Botanical Gardens playground. “The demand for our sculptural expertise has really grown in recent years and now forms a large part of our workload. "It's an honour to bring these works to life and we can't wait to see them installed for the public to enjoy," he said.

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Mount Alexander Shire Council has slammed a decision by the state government to create a single-member ward structure for the shire ahead of the local government elections in October. The change will result in the restructuring of the number of wards from seven to eight and an even number of representatives likely resulting in the mayor's casting vote being used more often. Council CEO Darren Fuzzard said the council strongly disagreed with the decision to increase the number of councillors from seven to eight. "As indicated in our submission to the Advisory Panel and to Minister Horne, increasing the number of councillors, and creating an even number of them, is both detrimental to our governance and financially irresponsible," Mr Fuzzard said. "We are extremely disappointed that the insights and experience of our councillors and senior officers about what works best for our community have been disregarded by this decision." The state government decision to amend the electoral structure of 39 Victorian councils has resulted in single-member ward structures in the Central Goldfields Shire, Bendigo City and Hume City Councils, while a further four councils, not in the immediate area, will change to a multi-member ward structure. Hepburn will become an unsubdivided municipality represented by seven councillors. Macedon Ranges remains unchanged with a three-ward structure and three councillors per ward. Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne announced the upcoming changes last week having accepted the recommendation of the Electoral Representation Advisory Panels.

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A significant number of tools and a Nissan Navara Ute were stolen when offenders broke into the Kaiser Reef Gold Processing Plant workshop and office in Maldon early Saturday, February 10. The vehicle was later found burnt out on Fogartys Gap Road near the Calder Highway. Detective Sergent Steve Atkinson from the Maryborough Crime Investigation Unit told the Express that police units and police air wing attended the scene. "Witnesses saw two males fleeing the scene," Sgt Atkinson said. "One male in his 30s has been arrested and charged for burglary, arson, criminal damage and theft and is bailed to appear at the Bendigo Magistrates Court on March 25. "Further investigations are taking place in relation to the other suspect and police expect to make an arrest in due course," he said. Police suspect that the motivation for the crime was connected to another vehicle, stolen from the Bendigo area, that was found broken down not far from the processing plant. Two females have been arrested for the theft of the broken down vehicle. The majority of the items stolen have been recovered including large plant equipment and tool boxes located in a nearby paddock.

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Woodend's iconic Islay House welcomed 255 visitors at the weekend for a community open day following its recent reopening. New owners Tarni James and Clive Warner renovated the much-loved 1860s hotel over 16 months for it once again offer accommodation. Tarni said there was a constant stream of foot traffic through the house for the open day and plenty of positive feedback. "Our terrific neighbours pitched in and worked as 'room stewards' and were able to impart history and renovation stories to interested visitors," Tarni said. "Many people had been watching Islay House for decades and were able to teach us more about its history." Visitors to the house went into a draw to win a free night's stay at Islay House. The winner was 'apricot ticket E54' local resident Mike Garnett. Another community open day is being planned for the near future.

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Dangerous drivers in Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges were caught on camera last weekend as popular TV show Highway Patrol stopped traffic in Kyneton, Woodend, Gisborne and Castlemaine. Leading Senior Constable Brett Magrath from the Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol was involved in the filming of the reality TV series, which has been following members of the Bendigo Police Highway Patrol for the past few weeks as they intercept traffic and other criminal offenders on roads in Victoria. When approached to be in the show, Magrath decided he'd rather stay out of the spotlight, opting to drive the support vehicle, as Macedon Ranges Sergeant Leigh Clayton and Sergeant Mick McCrann from Bendigo, took the lead. The first car caught in the Macedon Ranges on Friday was an unlicensed driver whose car was impounded. Saturday morning in Castlemaine saw a 20-year-old local man caught using his mobile phone and a woman in her 70s getting pulled over for not having her seat belt on. "It was the woman's first infringement so they did the nice thing and let her off with a warning," Magrath told the Express. According to Magrath, the front highway patrol crew see the offence and pull the car over, wait for the cameraman to come up with the contact officers who talk to the driver and ask if they're happy to be filmed. If the driver agrees they continue filming, otherwise filming is stopped. "I had one person come over to me complaining about the use of police resources, but the production company pays for police services," he said. Magrath has worked highway patrol in Melbourne, Hamilton and Kyneton for the past 20 years and said a lot had changed over that time. "When I first started there was a lot of people going 2030km/h over the speed limit and there were more seat belt infringements and unroadworthy cars, but now the general public keeps their speed down and 99 per cent of people put their seat belts on," he said. "We still get the same amount of distracted and drunk drivers, but with the introduction of new technology, we test for drug driving a lot.

"People used to get caught for using their phones, but they would just pay the $100 fine. Over the years the fine has increased to $400 and four demerit points, so that has changed driver behaviour." Working highway patrol for so many years, Magrath has witnessed every type of behaviour imaginable, including a large number of drivers doing nothing wrong, who slam on their brakes when they see the highway patrol car. "About 70 per cent of people are pleasant and say thank you, 20 per cent are grumpy, nodding and answering, eight per cent are surly and two per cent are downright awful," he said. Magrath said the Highway Patrol TV crew still had filming to do across the state, so it might take anywhere up to a year for people to catch the local edition of show, but in the meantime, if you see two highway patrol cars bunched up there's a good chance something illegal is about to be caught on film!

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Zonta International is a leading global organisation of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls. The Young Women in Public Affairs Award is one of many prestigious programs sponsored by Zonta to encourage young women of today to be the leaders of tomorrow. Applicants should be aged between 16 and 19 years on April 1, 2024, and studying at secondary school, college or university. They are asked to reflect on their own

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Macedon Fire Brigade is hosting a Community Fundraising Day on Saturday February 24 from 9.30am. Go along and enjoy some fun, see a presentation from Wild Action Zoo, grab a bite to eat, bid in the live goods and services auction or silent auction, enter the raffle, try your hand at virtual firefighting, have a coffee and hot jam donut, buy some produce, cakes and plants, plenty of activities for the kids including a petting zoo. Help support the brigade in raising funds to purchase and maintain its firefighting appliances and equipment to keep the community safe.

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Work will soon get under way to upgrade the intersection of Barringo and Hamilton roads in New Gisborne. The works aim to improve access and safety around the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct and expected for completion by July. Works will see a realigned intersection with a new roundabout to replace the current intersection. This will support the expected increase in traffic and pedestrians following the full development of the precinct. A signalised pedestrian crossing will also be installed to the west of the intersection at Hamilton Road and a zebra crossing along a raised platform to the north at Barringo Road. Construction will be staged to minimise disruption, with sequential closures expected to Hamilton Road (east), Hamilton Road (west) and Barringo Road. Traffic management, detours and signage will be in place during the works, with full road closures required at times. Drivers are advised to expect some delays, particularly as there are separate Hamilton Road reconstruction works currently underway from the Kilmore Road intersection. The intersection works are part of Stage One of the MRRSP. There was hope of an early opening of the stadium, however, the higher-than-average rainfall between November and January has resulted in the opening date returning to July 2024. L-R: Dhelkaya board chair Vanessa Healy, Dhelkaya CEO Sue Race, Castlemaine Hospital nurse unit manager Miriam Van Edgmond and Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards.

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Healy said the hospital had two theatres operating almost full time. "It's amazing to be able to provide this level of care," Ms Healy said. "The money will assist us to upgrade hospital equipment and purchase hoists and systems for Ellery House and Maldon Hospital, which will help mobilise patients and minimise staff injuries." Announcing the funding last week, Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards said the boost would help deliver better health infrastructure for locals in Castlemaine and the surrounding region. "The staff here do a remarkable job and these equipment upgrades will also ensure our hardworking staff have safer and more efficient facilities to continue delivering the world-class care our community is so grateful for,” she said.

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feel. Good quality finished compost is moist and sticky, almost greasy feeling with a crumbly texture. If you squeeze it lightly it will hold together, but it should still fall apart easily when tapped. If you are cool composting you can still make super premium compost, it will just take longer. Allow a couple of extra months for cool compost piles to break things down during the active adding phase. Then the worms and fungi need at least four months to do their special work. All up it may be nine months or more for cool compost to fully cure. Having at least two bins, one to be feeding, while the other is resting, is important. If the volume you process is pretty high, you might find more bins helpful. We don’t want to use our compost too early, but nor do we want to leave it so long it is past its prime. Be guided by your worm friends, they’ll let you know. – Joel Meadows and Mikaela Beckley work with *Yes In My Back Yard, (YIMBY), a community-scale composting initiative in Castlemaine and surrounds. Send questions or comments to hello@ yimbycompost.com

Event of the year Mineral Springs Festival president Peter Phillips accepts the award from Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters. Photo: D Domonkos

Now in its 15th year, the Taradale Mineral Springs Festival will be held on the Sunday of the Labour Day long weekend – Sunday March 10 from 10am to 4pm. The festival was awarded Community Event of the Year 2024 at the Mount Alexander Shire Council Australia Day – Survival Day awards and the festival committee is planning to make this year’s event the biggest and best in its history. Attractions will include more than 50 stands offering a wide range of food, wine, craft beer, gin and whisky. There will be jewellery, a CFA display and activities, a classic car display, live music on stage all day, plus many children’s activities, face painting, plaster painting, story telling and Captain Koala. Committee President, Peter Phillips said organisers had worked for many months to assemble a great lineup of stallholders and entertainment for this year’s event. "We have a raffle with over $7000 in prizes including a $5000 travel prize courtesy of Broadhurst Property, with tickets just $5 each," Peter said. Entry to the festival is $5, with free admission for children under 15. All proceeds go towards Taradale Volunteer Community Groups to assist with local projects. “We are very grateful to our major sponsors, Broadhurst Property, Malmsbury Pharmacy, Castlemaine Slate and Stone, Good Earth Garden Supplies, Interior Solutions, Malmsbury Bakery and Metro Taradale, for supporting the event and making it possible. The festival is supported by the Mount Alexander Shire Council Event Grants Program,” Peter said.

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It can be tempting to try to spread our compost out before it is fully cured, but there are good reasons to not rush things. Some people claim to make compost in two weeks (or less!). It’s true that you can make most discernible food scraps disappear into a compost mix if your pile is cranking, but that doesn't mean it's finished. When using a hot composting technique, you could be mistaken in thinking that once the pile has cooled down it's ready to use, but this is only the first phase of your compost’s journey. Once our compost cools to below 32 degrees Celcius conditions become hospitable for worms to enter the pile and weave their magic. And once we have completed turning our piles this is when our fungi get to work breaking down the carbon-rich materials left in the pile. Both worms and fungi improve the structure and quality of our compost considerably, and they won't be rushed, so just leave them be and let them do their thing. Our job is to be patient and keep them well hydrated. Capping our curing compost pile with a generous layer of straw will help prevent it drying out in the summer and keep them snug in the winter. So how do we know when our compost IS ready? Every pile is a bit different, but leaving it to rest for about three to four months after the final turn should have your compost in premium condition. Three signs to look out for are: Firstly, a noticeable reduction in the worm population (as they will move on to greener pastures, read less mature, tastier compost). Secondly, there should be very few recognisable ingredients left in our compost, apart from a few sticks. Thirdly,

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Itchy head? It could be lice

It’s back to school time and unfortunately for many school children (and their parents) it’s also the return of head lice. According to The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, head lice is most prevalent among children of primary school age. “It’s important to point out that head lice and nits are not caused by poor hygiene or unkempt hair. Rather the lice can be transferred by direct contact with the hair allowing the little creatures to easily go from an infected individual to an uninfected individual,” a spokesperson for the Guild says. Head lice are wingless parasitic insects that move from one individual to another by crawling or climbing; contrary to a popular misconception, head lice can’t jump! What makes them such a problematic infestation is that female lice lay their eggs, otherwise known as the ‘nits’, close to the scalp and the bottom of hair strands making them hard to detect. The ‘nymphs’ they hatch then only take a further seven days to grow to adulthood and just another seven days to breed, which is why early detection and removal is so important to break the breeding cycle. “It’s thought generally that between 20-30 per cent of primary school students are likely to get head lice at some stage,” the Guild spokesperson said. “ A single infested head can successfully infest a whole class-

room and when the children return home, they often unwittingly pass the infestation on to the rest of the family. “The telltale signs to look out for in your child include if you notice them scratching, especially around the back of the neck and behind their ears. While head lice do not carry or transmit disease their irritation can lead to itchy dermatitis on the scalp, crusted sores and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. But this isn’t common, and your child can avoid it if you treat their head lice as soon as possible. For treatment and detection look closely at your child’s hair to see if they have small, oval-shaped, white or brown-black nits attached to the root of the hair, near the scalp. If you do see nits, you might also see live head lice. Live head lice move fast so to spot them you might have to part your child’s hair very quickly. Once you have discovered head lice you will need get rid of them as quickly as possible. This is where your local community pharmacy comes in which stocks special combs as well as shampoos and other products to treat head lice infestation. There are chemical-based treatments available as well as a number of treatments which are based on essential oils such as anise, rosemary, lavender, and tea tree oil. There is also a range of herbal products. Talk to your local pharmacist about what treatment is appropriate for your child and other family members if they are infested.

Vaping education resources for Victorian schools Curriculum-aligned resources have been launched in Victoria to help teachers and students learn about harm caused by vaping. Teachers of year 7-10 students will now have access to a range of new vaping education resources designed to teach young people about the dangers of vaping and help create healthy communities. Quit Victoria, in partnership with Monash University, Vi-

cHealth, the Victorian Department of Education, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, and the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Victoria, worked together to develop Seeing through the Haze: a suite of free, evidence-based, curriculum-aligned vaping education resources for Victorian schools. Quit director Rachael Andersen commented on how the resources will help schools.

“Almost a third of secondary students have tried vaping, which presents a very real challenge for schools,” Ms Andersen said. “Given the strong alignment to the Victorian school curriculum, these resources provide new and best-practice opportunities for engagement in classrooms, something we haven’t had on the important topic of vaping to this point.”

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Cells from placentas could have therapeutic benefits for people suffering from high blood pressure. The research, led by La Trobe senior lecturer in physiology and pharmacology, Dr Michael De Silva, and published in Scientific Reports, has advanced La Trobe’s recent studies into using placenta cells for stroke recovery, and has passed human safety trials. In the next phase, this new therapy will be assessed for its efficacy at reducing disability caused by stroke, pending Therapeutic Goods Administration approval. “Here we have built on the groundbreaking results of La Trobe’s previous studies using these cells in stroke models,” Dr De Silva said. “If infused within a day after a stroke, the cells target the affected area of the

brain, and reduce inflammation and nerve cell death. We realised that we could test if similar protection could be seen in reducing the damage high blood pressure causes in the body and we found that the treatment reduced inflammation in blood vessels.” High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the leading cause of strokes and heart attacks, and over time creates inflammation in the arteries and can lead to vascular dementia. More than one in every three Australians over the age of 18 has high blood pressure. The research team at La Trobe led by Dr Michael De Silva, Dr Quynh Nhu Dinh, and Professor Chris Sobey found that the cells, collected by the Hudson Institute from placentas donated by mothers after caesareans, reduced inflammation and prevented cognitive impairment.

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Male fetuses are at greater likelihood of health problems in later life if their mothers are obese during pregnancy, a new study from the University of South Australia has found. Males born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including liver disease and diabetes. The way that male sex hormones activate pathways in the developing liver is partly to blame. That’s the finding from a new study led by University of South Australia researchers looking at the impact of maternal obesity on fetal liver androgen signalling. Male fetuses of obese pregnant women have different signals that are activated by male sex hormones in the liver, which encourages them to prioritise growth at the expense of their health. UniSA researcher Dr Ashley Meakin says androgens give men their male characteristics and are crucial in their development, but if there are too many, male fetuses grow too large, causing not only problems at birth, but impacting liver function as an adult. Female fetuses exposed to excess testosterone from an obese pregnancy are wired to switch off the androgen pathway in the liver, restricting their growth and lowering the risks of metabolic disorders in adulthood. “We know there are sex differences in metabolic disorders in later life in response to maternal obesity,” Dr Meakin says. “Men are more prone to non-alcohol fatty liver diseases and diabetes as an adult if their mother is obese during pregnancy and their birth weight is above 4kg (9 lb 15 oz). “They are genetically wired to prioritise androgens because it supports the development of male characteristics – including size – but too much androgen is bad.” Study lead author Professor Janna Morrison, Head of the Early Origins of Adult Health Research Group at UniSA, says it’s a fine balance for women getting the right nutrition in pregnancy to ensure optimal conditions for their unborn child to flourish. “There are also risks for offspring being malnourished during pregnancy,” she says. “If you are too little, too big, born too early, or a male, you are more vulnerable to negative outcomes later in life. You need the Goldilocks pregnancy: you must be the right size, born at the right time.” Prof Morrison says unless society changes its approach to nutrition, it will be an uphill battle to reduce obesity and associated health issues, from the womb into adulthood.

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Still struggling with those New Year resolutions to lose weight? That’s because ultimately it is not our willpower, or even our conscious mind, that determines what we do, says Marianne Pattinson of Kyneton Hypno Therapies. We are controlled by the ancient, primordial programs, she says, that evolved deep in our subconscious when we were still huntergathers. “Then, all food around around us was healthy, the main problem was just finding enough of it!” Marianne said. “And with no cars we also got plenty of exercise just gathering and chasing our food. We also evolved a clever way of storing extra food as fat in our bodies so we could survive the inevitable famines. “Fast forward to today, and things couldn’t be more different. Plenty of easily collected food – most of it unhealthy. Too many cars and not enough exercise! Hypnotherapy can help change this. Marianne said weight-loss hypnotherapy worked to * Eliminate ‘cravings’ for unhealthy foods * Feel satisfied with smaller portion sizes, and feel full more quickly * Increase metabolism * Increase desire for exercise Hypnotherapy can also help you to

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Nature strips will be transformed into useful veggie gardens in a Veg on the Verge program pilot in Macedon Ranges. Five households will receive support to start their garden bed with access to information and resources as well as free locally sourced seedlings, equipment and one-on-one guidance and advice. Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is partnering with Healthy Loddon Campaspe and Macedon Ranges Shire Council on the initiative, which will help to inform council’s future review of their policy around verge gardening. Kylie Stafford from SCCH is coordinating the project with Healthy Loddon Campaspe. “Edible verge gardens are good for the environment, encourage people to be active and enjoy the outdoors plus they can help families incorporate more fresh produce into their diets,” she said. “They can also help reduce the family food budget and promote a sense of community providing an opportunity for people to engage with their neighbours.” Macedon Ranges Shire mayor Annette Death said it was important that people understood both their responsibilities and opportunities that come with maintaining nature strips. “Not everyone is aware that it is generally the responsibility of property owners to maintain their nature strips, but with that responsibility comes potential planting or landscaping opportunities through our Nature Strip Landscaping Policy,” she said. “There are so many benefits of verge gardening, so we are

Macedon Ranges residents are invited to be involved in the Vege on the Verge pilot.

keen to use the Veg on the Verge pilot project to help guide future decision-making around this topic.” If you are interested in being part of Veg on the Verge, contact Kylie Stafford on 5421 1666, email: healthpromotion@scchc.org. au or visit: sunburycobaw.org.au/veg-on-the-verge

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The Taradale Mineral Springs Festival is on again on March 10 and the Mount Alexander Sustainability Group's Wash Against Waste trailer will be there preventing a whole lot of takeaway food containers, cutlery and drink cups going to landfill. MASG is calling for volunteers who can help out at the trailer on the day. "The earlier shift involves setting up the canopy and tables at the trailer, and putting up signs with dirty dishes tubs," volunteer coordinator Chris Hooper said. "The very busy lunchtime involves two or three others collecting tubs of dishes, scraping, rinsing, washing, then into the dishwasher on the trailer and then air dried. "Later is slower and then pack up. Whatever suits you. "It's a lovely festival so you can attend that and do a bit of helping out as well." Aprons, gloves etc provided. If you can help, call Chris on 5470 5508 to register or with a clear phone message with your name, number and times available.

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Young people usually think they do not have much to leave. However, they often have superannuation benefits which almost always include significant life insurance, equity in their home, digital assets (eg. online banking accounts, social media accounts), animals, motor vehicles, personal possessions. If there is no Will it is often difficult to deal even with assets of insignificant value as there is not an executor and the next of kin has to apply to the Supreme Court to be appointed administrator of their estate. If there is no Will the Intestacy Rules will apply, dictating how the estate will be divided and to whom. This may mean that your assets go to someone who you did not want to get them. Having a Will can make it easier for your family by having an executor and guardian of your minor children appointed.

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What was the PFiT and what’s happening to it?

Over From around 2010, when solar power was super expensive, there was a government payment scheme that rewarded owners with increased rates for solar sold back to the grid called the Premium Feed-in Tariff. The scheme ended for new applications over a decade ago and it expires this year! A typical set-up might have been earning several $100 a year in extra income but this is set to drop to nearly zero in 2024. To maintain previous savings, old system owners will need to add additional solar (double or triple) and perhaps install a battery. Luckily the old system will have paid its own way at least twice over, and modern panels are more than twice as good and three times cheaper than panels from ten years ago.

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Whilst it is unlikely that the physical nature of your Home has changed from year to year; in today’s economic environment the cost to re-build/replace has certainly changed! The key principle of having insurance is “to be returned to the same situation that you were in, prior to the loss”. If your property or personal possessions aren’t adequately insured for replacement value, you may not be able to replace what you had at time of loss which can be devastating. That is why it is always important to insure your assets for their full replacement value. The advice provided is General in Nature – For Personal Advice please contact your Insurance Broker

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Kudos to Coles Joanne Good, Mount Macedon

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1. Where in the Macedon Ranges is Islay House located? 2. The Cosmopolitan Hotel will host an inaugural charity lunch in March to mark what day? 3. Wombat Forestcare is a group concerned with what natural beauty?

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5. Paediatric nurse Grace Larson has been named a finalist for second time for which women’s award?

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6. Which political party did former prime minister John Howard represent? 7. The Australian boxing kangaroo flag has what coloured background? 8. A labradoodle dog is a cross of which two dog breeds? 9. To which country does the island of Sulawesi belong?

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10. James Eoin Stephen Paul McKeown is better known by what stage name?

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Two weeks ago, leaving the checkout at Coles in Gisborne, a lovely lady supervisor put a bouquet of fresh flowers in my trolley; "with our compliments," she said! I must have looked miserable or frustrated at the cost of my weekly shop. But what a lovely gesture! Changed my whole day – flowers lasted a whole week! I am an 88-year-old pensioner. Full kudos to Coles!

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While taking my dog for a leisurely walk in the John Aitken Reserve in Gisborne the morning of Australia Day, January 26, it was heartwarming to see the many families and friends preparing for their Australia Day picnics. It actually reaffirmed in me the feelings that I have for this great country and the many gifts it has bestowed on all of us. However these feelings were soon dashed – so congratulations Macedon Ranges Council for sponsoring a flag raising ceremony in the same park on January 27. The only problem was, it was held on the wrong day. What a bloody hypocritical disgrace, not inclusive and very unpatriotic for all Australians. By the way, there were many more people in the park on the 26th then the 27th. I feel the Macedon Ranges is losing its soul and unity. No Christmas, no Australia Day, what’s next? No Anzac Day and no Easter? Is there no end to this wokeness. Council, instead of pandering to minorities, do your elected duties! Lobby our local socialist MP who in turn can lobby VicRoads to fix our dangerous roads. Be very, very careful who you vote for in any coming elections. Wokeness is out of control in Victoria. It has a very sinister undertone that encourages divisiveness and victimhood, which is turning into crime and anarchy. Well done Macedon Ranges Council – out of 80 shires in Victoria, you are one of the 22 that voted down Australia Day activities.

Copious amounts of runoff Marianne Pattinson, Kyneton I live at 10 Victoria Street, Kyneton, next to the tennis club driveway and Kyneton Aquatic Centre car park. I share a side fence with that large carpark. I have become very stressed and concerned due to the copious amounts of runoff each time we have a deluge of stormwater, as we have had in recent months, and are likely to have again soon!

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It is a very thick layer of stormwater that floods through that fence, and washes away surface and soil from my garden and driveway! Even council workers were in awe at the damage they observed. However, the stormwater damages more than my garden, as it also accumulates under my house, creating serious structural damage! My request is to replace the tennis court pathway/fitness centre car park with a more suitable fence, that will effectively drain the excess water away from my house. Please help protect my land and house from being washed away, through the Personal Hardship Assistance Program that Lisa Chesters, MP for Bendigo, mentioned is now available.

Lucky to have our CFA Ian Upjohn, Upper Lauriston About lunchtime on January 2, lightning struck a tree near my hayshed, causing the tree to fall and a fire to start. It was dry lightning, and the fire spread quickly to trees and scrub nearby. I was working on the other side of Snowden’s Hill and did not know of the problem but happily, a neighbour, Mr Russell Johnson, smelled the smoke and investigated. What he saw was pretty alarming: an established fire 25 metres or so from the hayshed and near a wooded area. He promptly called 000, then me, and waited in Honeysuckle Road to guide the fire services in. Within a few minutes a landcruiser with the team leader and three appliances each from Spring Hill, Tylden and Kyneton came in. Happily, by this time so too had the rain arrived. It prevented the fire from spreading but the tree was well alight and the hayshed remained under threat from burning embers. The three crews worked quickly and skilfully with good, modern equipment, including low-toxicity foam, to put the fire out. A thermal camera was then used to identify any remaining hot spots and ensure the fire would not return. As you can imagine, I was extremely grateful for the prompt attendance in force of the CFA, as well as for the rain that helped stopped the fire from spreading to my hayshed and to the woodland and pastures nearby. We have been lucky to have a fairly wet and cool summer so far. Nonetheless, it would not have taken much for there having been significant danger to life and limb, as well as destruction of property. We are as community very lucky to have our CFA volunteers who are well trained and resourced. The three teams in attendance upheld the finest traditions of Australian local firefighter volunteers. There were a couple of neighbours in the dozen or so firefighters in attendance. One of them even came by the next day to check that the fire was fully out.

Efficiency standards overdue Ray Peck, Hawthorn While those who buy the new vehicles that meet the incoming fuel efficiency standards will save money on fuel, whether they achieve the near $2000 amount fuel savings per annum claimed by McEwen MP Rob Mitchell ('Fuel efficiency standard', Midland Express, February 13) depends of course on how many kilometres they drive. A tradie covering many kilometres per week in the Macedon Ranges Shire and beyond would have above average savings. The fuel efficiency standards are overdue and for the past three years the Australian car industry has failed to meet its own voluntary emissions targets, which are more lenient than those legislated in overseas markets. The industry’s performance has worsened as sales of utes and 4WDs grow. While more efficient vehicles produce less greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions, they also produce fewer nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions. Reducing these improves air quality, something that has been linked to more premature deaths in Australia than the national road toll.

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Chewton academic and author Marjorie Theobald will launch her highly anticipated new book The Goldfields Re-Imagined: Militant Miners, Miscreants and Poor Mary Anne at the historic Castlemaine Market Building this Saturday. This is Theobald's fourth book with a goldfields link and the launch is being hosted by the Castlemaine Society. The author inherited a love of goldfields history from her father who was still sluicing for gold with his uncles at Smythesdale in the 1940s. Theobald said one of the stories in the latest book that really haunted her was the tale of the tragic life and gruesome death of poor convict Mary Anne. "Mary Anne had three young children and was shipped off to Van Diemen's land for stealing clothing to sell to support them and was forced to leave them behind," she said. "After serving her time she made her way to the goldfields to seek her fortune like so many others but was killed by her partner in a fit of jealous rage." The Goldfields Re-Imagined: Militant Miners, Miscreants and Poor Mary Anne will be officially launched by author Robyn Annear at the Market Building on Saturday February 24 from 3pm-5pm. RSVP via email to castlemainesociety@ gmail.com

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The Mount Players will open their 2024 season with Mike Bartlett's production Wild. Lancefield local George Benca will direct this dark comedy that explores the unexpected, bewildering, and life-changing consequences of challenging the status quo at a global level. Last week, Andrew was that guy with his girl lunching in KFC, making plans for the future. Today, he’s in Moscow in an undisclosed hotel room, on the run and at risk of assassination. One day an ordinary guy, the next one of America’s most wanted! The play is loosely based on the story of Edward Snowden who leaked highly classified information when he was an employee of the National Security Agency. It’s a riveting story with an ending you won’t see coming. This is Benca’s first time working at the Mountview Theatre after many years of experience both as an accomplished actor and director across many Victorian community theatres including Williamstown, Malvern, Eltham, Essendon and Strathmore to name just a few. The season runs from February 23 to March 10. To book tickets, visit: themountplayers. com or call 5426 1892 for assistance.

George Benca directs cast on stage for the upcoming performance of Wild. Photo: Karlana Santamaria

A full house of local and regional producers pers at Lancefield on Saturday. Noble Bootleggers are a regenerative farming family from Bendigo who has established their own experimental distillery creating gins, whiskies and small-batch cocktails. Partners, Daniel and Kristin Lemura work alongside each other with sustainability in mind to create their products at their distillery. “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do – spent botanicals are repurposed to create fragrances for soaps, or composted and fed to our worm farm to create fertilizer for the produce we grow for our products.” “While we have been very lucky to inherit lots of amazing fruit trees on the property, many areas of it are heavily degraded. We work in partnership with other producers and restaurateurs, by taking their spent organics to feed our worm farm which helps to regenerate the soil and bring the farm land back to its former glory.” Market organiser Meggs Hannes offers the following list for a smooth market visit. • Bags, baskets, trolleys • Park at the west end (Post Office) with an esky in your vehicle to store perishables • BYO keep cup for fabulous coffees and teas • Friendly dogs welcome • Free face-paint • Lunch options at each end of the market The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group Wash Against Waste will be in operation on the day and market volunteers would love to hear from you if you have a cou-

Trucking into Lanceﬁeld Concert in the Park

Following on from the successful Combined Band Concert in the Park last year, the Kyneton Municipal and Daylesford Brass Bands are joining together again this year to present an entertaining program of music for everyone to enjoy. The concert will take place in the Kyneton Botanical Gardens on Sunday February 25 at 2pm. Bring your seat, sit back and relax and listen to the talented musicians from Kyneton and Daylesford playing their music in the beautiful surrounds of the Botanic Gardens.

Truck enthusiasts are gearing up for the History of Transport Heritage Truck Display at Lancefield Park this weekend. There will be plenty to enjoy including live music, catering, remote control truck exhibition, 75 years of Chamberlain tractors, and Saturday night booked dinner. The event will be held at Lancefield Park on Saturday, February 24-25. A Friday night barbecue will be held for exhibit owners. Camping is also available. Exhibit parking is via Park Street. Dogs on leads welcome. Entry is $10 for the day, $15 for the weekend. Exhibit owners and youths under 16 years old enter free. For details, contact Robert Green on 0408 532 603 or Tony Murphy on 5484 5225.

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ple of hours spare to offer a hand at the trailer on Saturday, washing cups and plates that are working to prevent extra waste being transferred to landfill on market days. You can call the LDFM on 0493 452 757 to find out more.

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The Lancefield and District Farmers Market returns with another full house of 85 local and regional producers this Saturday February 24. A recent adjustment to market bookings has allowed for a few more local farmers and food producers to join the LDFM community. MR Lamb (Macedon Ranges Lamb) is produced in Sidonia by John Stewart and his family. The farm has been in John’s family for six generations and is now also a regenerative farming enterprise. You can find John down at the west end of the market with other regular meat producers such as Warialda Belted Galloway Beef, McIvor Farm Foods Pork and Mike’s Mussels. NB Yapunyah Meadow Grazed Chickens season has finished and Mandy and Ian won't return until March. Mowatts Scottish Food is produced in Sunbury by Stevie Mowatt, a Scottsman who moved to Australia in 2001 with his wife from Glasgow. Stevie prides himself on being a specialist producer of Scottish foods and as “a wee taste of home!” Stevie is preparing haggis, black pudding, tattie scones, scotch pies, British-style sausage, Scottish sausages, gammons and award-winning pies for the Lancefield and District Farmers Market this Saturday. Nuggetty Garlic of Maldon will be attending the market ongoing in a change to their monthly markets schedule. Grower, Peter Yates, says that the foot traffic at the regional farmers markets seems to be better than some of the metro farmers markets at the present, so he will enjoy not travelling so far and looks forward to seeing the shop-

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Metcalfe Music Bash returns

Prepare for a day of fun and entertainment at the Metcalfe Music Bash. This annual community fundraiser features seven bands performing all day on Sunday February 25. Co-organiser Leanne Taylor said people could enjoy the music of The Metcalfe Boys, Back of the Ute, Mojo Working, Stone Train, Strange Trails, Wild Card, and Elysium. “We’re open at 10am, the music kicks off at 11am and runs until 5.30pm, so plenty of time to stroll around the market stalls, sample the food and drink on offer, and of course listen to the music,” Ms Taylor said. “Superior sausages are on the menu along with plenty more treats, including vegetarian options, as well as wine and beer tasting. “Come and enjoy a day with family and friends and music all day long. We have a variety of market stalls (including kids plaster painting) and food vendors for you to try.” Bring a friend, a work mate, a family member or come along on your own to experience a fun day with great music. Dogs are welcome on static leads. It all takes place at the Metcalfe Recreation Ground, corner of Kyneton/Metcalfe Road and Malmsbury/ Metcalfe Road, on Sunday February 25, 10am-5.30pm. Entry is: $10 adults, under 18-year-olds enter free.

A great poetic epic of antiquity

Local Trentham storyteller of 15 years, Peter Fernon, will next month perform one of the great poetic epics of antiquity, Homer’s Odyssey. It tells the story of the Greek hero Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his 10-year journey home through Africa and Southern Europe after 10 years’ fighting in the Trojan war. Peter himself has journeyed from journalism, teaching, then acting and singing to performance poetry. He has produced some of his own theatre and done shadow puppetry, through which he discovered storytelling. Arts Atlas quotes him: “I discovered storytelling and there I stopped, for it seemed to me storytelling included all the things I had become interested in.” His recent works include Doctor, about Gweneth Wisewould, a GP in Trentham from 1938-1972, as well as a production using research from members of his family to produce a five-generation saga of his family called Wheel. Other works include, Courage Now and Then from the Trentham Hostel and The Emerald Dragon from Bullarto Primary School among others. It is an apt choice by Peter to perform Odyssey as a fundraiser for refugees – hosted by the Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees – as it enables the audience to reflect on the refugees’

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epic journey endured to reach our shores. Unfortunately, their journey is yet to end. Storytelling enables the listener audience to go on a journey of understanding – something that is sorely missing when it comes to our understanding of refugees forced to flee for their lives. Odyssey presented by Peter Fernon, is being staged on Saturday March 16 at Norma Richardson Hall, Woodend. Doors open 7.30 for 8pm start. Tickets/donations at the door. Proceeds go to the Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees. All welcome.

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Home among the gum trees Positioned on a lovely half-acre parcel, this charming brick residence showcases original 1970’s design elements with contemporary updates tailored to suit modern living. The well proportioned home has many enticing features including an expansive openplan living area with polished floorboards, a distinctive raked ceiling accentuated by exposed beams and a cosy wood heater. The country-style kitchen is appointed with sleek stainless steel appliances, a rustic farmhouse sink and beautiful timber benchtops. Three well-appointed bedrooms, each carpeted and equipped with built-in robes, offer comfortable and private retreats. The bathroom has been tastefully renovated with a modern colour palette and features a bathtub, shower and separate toilet for added convenience The fully fenced yard features high fencing, ensuring a secure outdoor space suitable for both children and pets. Surrounded by prominent gum and shade trees, alfresco living beckons under the shelter of the covered pergola or beneath a starlit sky, seated at the solid timber picnic table. There is a secure chicken coop, productive fruit trees and raised veggie beds for a selfsufficient lifestyle. A substantial 9m x 6m garage provides ample room for a versatile workshop area, extensive storage facilities, or secure parking for vehicles. The home enjoys a tranquil rural setting in close proximity to Castlemaine, Harcourt, and convenient freeway access to Bendigo and Melbourne, offering the perfect balance of countryside serenity and urban connectivity.

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Style and luxury

Sited within the beautiful countryside of Taradale, this property is country luxury at its finest. Contemporary in design, the three-bedroom home sits within 16.3 acres (approx.) of an undulating quintessential rural landscape dotted with ancient oak trees, green pasture, a 100-year-old working shearing shed, and a touch of indulgence, an 18m heated indoor swimming pool. Located 1km from the pretty township of Taradale, a 15 minute drive to Kyneton and Castlemaine for retail and amenities, 28 minutes to Daylesford and an easy one hour commute from Melbourne. ‘Oronsay’ is your escape to the country in style and luxury. On arrival, a planting of silver birches greets you as the driveway leads to the crisp white house offset by striking black tiles. The floorplan features a double-storey height entry with a bespoke wood panel wall and stairs leading to the second level. The dining with wall-to-wall glass overlooks the pool and across to the countryside. The sleek kitchen provides an ILVE freestanding gas cooktop with an oven and a dishwasher, with stone benchtops allowing for additional bar-style seating. The living opens up to a double-height ceiling with a solid wood heater, exterior access to a northfacing 9.5m x 4.4m entertaining deck complete with an open fireplace, internal access to the indoor pool and a hallway that leads to two bedrooms with built-in robes and a bathroom with a shower, vanity and a toilet. A powder room off the kitchen leads to the 6.9m x 7.1m secure garage and laundry with exterior access. Dominating the home is the

stunning 18m indoor swimming pool. Glass walls enable a view of the pool from the dining room, the kitchen, and the living room. Heated by solar and electricity, the pool room overlooks the beautiful Taradale countryside, with exterior access to a southwest-facing private deck and a lawn area with views of the dam and surrounding paddock. The second level provides a private retreat with a sitting room and office space, and the main bedroom with a walk-in robe and a spacious ensuite with stone tiles, a walk-in shower, a spa bath, a mirrored vanity with double basins and a separate toilet. Design details include a 10kW solar system with a battery backup, underfloor heating, concrete flooring in the main living areas, comfort glass, split systems, and ceiling fans. The property is on bottled gas with 3 x 20,000-litre tanks providing water with a backup connection to Coliban mains water. The 16.3 acres (approx) property provides fenced paddocks, a heart-shaped dam, an irrigated garden with formal hedging, a collection of roses, raised veggie gardens and wicking beds. The acreage includes a charming 100-year-old working shearing shed, a 12m x 24m garage with power, water, and a toilet, a 6.3m x 13.8m machinery shed, and the original grain shed now used as a gallery and studio space. For the ultimate escape to the country, “Oronsay” is the complete package in style and luxury, a perfect blend of contemporary comfort with oldworld charm and a quintessential rural landscape.

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Contemporary three bedroom home on 16.3 acres (approx.) with pool 62 Potts Road Taradale $1,985,000 Cantwell Property Castlemaine Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

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for sale The Retreat House 19 Butterworth Street, Castlemaine Privately elevated on 3649sqm, the corrugated ironclad home features a high vaulted roofline central to the living, dining and kitchen. The main bedroom provides an ensuite, servicing the further three bedrooms is a bathroom and euro-style laundry. A guest cottage features an open plan living with a kitchenette, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

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Sustainable Community Living 5/19 Reckleben Street, Castlemaine This two-bedroom, two-storey, corner townhouse with an 8-star plus energy-efficiency rating has an ethos of sustainability, community, and selfsufficiency. Welcome to The Paddock, a unique community-orientated project where the buildings, designed for the future, embody the highest standards in environmental design.

Double Your Options 39 Boundary Road, Maldon Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to double your options in the property market? On offer is this three-bedroom period home and, being sold separately, the possibility to purchase a 1140sqm warehouse on 4755sqm (approx). The 808 sqm (approx) property has a beautiful view of Mount Tarrengower and is only 850m into historic Maldon.

The Secret Garden 89 Forest Street, Castlemaine Welcome to “Vivians”. A beautiful double-fronted late three-bedroom Victorian cottage located only 600m from the centre of Castlemaine’s retail and restaurant hub and set within a magnificent ornamental garden - a secret oasis in the heart of town. The fully fenced garden provides a secure remote single garage accessed via a laneway.

$780,000 View 11:40am - 12:00pm Sat 24th February

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$495,000 View 10:30am - 11:00am Sat 24th February Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

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The Wave Cottage 53A Berkeley Street, Castlemaine Located steps from Kalimna Park and a short stroll into the hub of Castlemaine, this pretty doublefronted two-bedroom Victorian cottage greets you with a big wave and a welcome surprise to the back of the property. This cottage complete with period charm on a manageable 374sqm (approx) offers a country escape with a big hello!

Exciting Potential 39 Moscript Street, Campbells Creek Elevated and private with options galore, this twobedroom home on a generous 2465sqm (approx) offers you the choice of subdivision and build your dream home or subdivide and build the dream but keep the front house for multigenerational living or as an investment. The council has approved a three-lot subdivision.

Move In Ready 16 Sheoak Court, Campbells Creek On offer is this brick veneer home on a sizeable 1029sqm allotment. Open-plan kitchen with dining and living, extending outside to a large alfresco entertainment area. Four bedrooms, the main with ensuite, a theatre room allows for a second living, central bathroom and a laundry. A secure 6m x 6m garage has both internal and external access.

$1,795,000 View 1:15pm - 1:45pm Sat 24th February Contact Megan Walmsley 0411 043 324

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A past with a bright future

Introducing Woodside, a remarkable piece of history nestled in the heart of Kyneton. This stunning property, originally constructed in the mid-19th century by the esteemed William Lavender, stands as a testament to architectural and historical significance in the region. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of a bygone era as you explore this magnificent home. Built with meticulous attention to detail, Woodside boasts a substantial bluestone construction, showcasing an exquisite and unique bond pattern in its stonework. This impressive residence was one of the largest in the district during its time, symbolizing both prosperity and prestige. Woodside boasts picturesque views over the Kyneton racecourse and the magnificent Macedon Ranges. With such a scenic location, you’ll have a front row seat to enjoy the beauty of nature. Step into the extraordinary L-shaped plan form, designed to capture panoramic views of the picturesque surrounding countryside. As you make your way through the house, you’ll be captivated by the elegance of the tall 15-paned sash windows, a nod to the enduring Regency style that prevailed in Victoria during the 1850s. These windows extend almost to the floor, allowing for an abundance of natural light to grace the principal rooms. While the exterior of Woodside has seen minor alterations over the years, including

the addition of verandas in the early 20th century and a brick extension to the rear wing in the 1940s, ideal self-contained unit to accommodate family members or for a rental income. The essence and integrity of this historical gem have been diligently preserved. With charm and character throughout, the property offers 14 foot high ceilings and ample car accommodation. Additionally, the divided paddocks, provide ample space for various activities, or even farming. If you are a horse lover, you’ll be delighted to find stables on the property, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts. Don’t miss your chance to own this premium historical property. Property: Address: Auction: Agent: Contact:

Historic Woodside in prime location on 6.88ha 27 Lavenders Lane, Kyneton, Vic 3444 Saturday March 16 @ 11am. Indicative price: $2,400,000 - $2,600,000 Raine & Horne Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508 Ken Grech 0418 509 710

Kyneton 63 Piper Street

“Piper & Powlett” on 797m2 Zoned Commercial 1 A classic and beautifully renovated 3 bedroom 1930’s Californian Bungalow in a prominent, prime corner location in the heart of Kyneton’s vibrant Piper Street food, wine, arts and retail precinct. There are two separate titles of 507m2 and 289m2 with rear laneway access. Presently used as a luxury Guesthouse B&B (approximate income per annum $60,000), the sale of Piper & Powlett offers an opportunity to purchase as an income producing investment, to use as a residence with excellent capital gains potential or as an office/s or business premises, or to develop for multiple commercial premises (subject to Council approval). Existing accommodation includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living/dining room and laundry and features include charming character, pressed metal ceilings, stained original floor boards, period fireplaces, leadlight windows and doors and bay windows.

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Auction Saturday 16 March at 11am Reserve Price $1,350,000 Zone Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z) To view call John Keating 0419 880 444

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Belle Property Castlemaine and Maldon.

78 Bowden Street, Castlemaine

31 Martin Street, McKenzie Hill

3 a 2 b 2 v 637 r

3 a 2 b 2 v 982 r For sale $789,000 View Saturday 24th Feb 12:00pm - 12:30pm

• Modern brick home, with gorgeous gardens. • Open-plan living and dining area, and sleek central kitchen. • Large studio-workshop (6m x 9.8m). • Paved and covered alfresco area.

Rob Waller | 0418 571 130 Blasi Mulholland | 0417 311 733

49 High Street, Maldon

23 Trimble Street, Daylesford

1 a 1 b 1 v 350 r

1 a 1 b 2488 r

• 1850s brick building with history and options perfect for business or warehouse living. • Main hall room featuring soaring ceilings, floorboards and built-in seating. • Deep garden with shed at the rear. Rob Waller | 0418 571 130 Narelle Waller | 0408 571 131

Belle Property Castlemaine | 5470 5811 167 Barker Street, Castlemaine Belle Property Maldon | 5475 1055 30A Main Street, Maldon belleproperty.com

For sale $635,000 View Saturday 24th Feb 12:00pm - 12:30pm

• Large private home block or subdivide (STCA). • One bedroom cabin with living, kitchen areas and decked verandah. • Flat, cleared elevated land with views.

For sale $859,000 View Saturday 24th Feb 12:45pm - 1:15pm

For sale $850,000 View Saturday 24th Feb 12:45pm - 1:15pm

Brett Tweed | 0417 564 697 Rob Waller | 0418 571 130

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• Brick veneer home (circa 1980s) on elevated 637m² allotment. • Open plan kitchen-dining living. • Three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. • Low maintenance garden and garage/shed.

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Are you a developer? Or perhaps an enthusiastic renovator looking for your next project? Look no further, an opportunity like this, in this location, is becoming increasingly hard to find. Set on an 875m2 allotment (approx.) just 500m from the heart of Castlemaine in the gorgeous tree-lined Berkeley Street. The period home, which does require a fair amount of work, offers three bedrooms, kitchen, dining,

lounge, two bathrooms and laundry. The yard has side access, some mature shrubs, small garden shed (3m x 4m) and larger shed (6.7m x 4.4m). Walking distance to town centre, cafes, supermarkets, bowling club, schools, railway station and botanical gardens adds to this property’s appeal. Please contact Keogh Real Estate to arrange a private viewing.

Weekenders Retreat - 33 acres

89 Molloys Lane, Yandoit

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Period home could be right for your next project 24 Berkeley Street, Castlemaine Now $785,000 Keogh Real Estate 5472 1248

25 acres

A secluded rural escape. 33 acres of complete privacy, this rustic stone home is set right back off the main road in bushland. Completely off grid with loads of character, ideal weekender retreat or permanent home. The home offers two bedrooms, kitchen, dining, living room, study and separate laundry. There are two fireplaces and ceiling fans for comfort. Externally two single carports and machinery shed 6m x 9m. Land is mainly timbered with two dams. Located 20 minutes from Castlemaine and Daylesford. Please contact us today to arrange a private inspection. $695,000

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38 Watjitigawa Lane, Walmer

Quietly positioned on 25 acres of peaceful and tranquil bushland, this substantial brick home is your ideal escape to perfect rural living. Offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, kitchen and dining. Externally large garage, 6m x 9m shed, two dams and two very large water tanks. Conveniently located between Castlemaine and Maldon, with easy access to the Calder Freeway for Bendigo or Melbourne travellers, this property will be highly sought -after. $999,500

sales@keoghrealestate.com

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HArcourt

107 Harmony Way

$725,000

In the living area, large windows create a light filled space with garden views and open fireplace. Original double glass doors open the living to the generous kitchen and dining with solid fuel heater and feature brick wall. Equipped with gas and electric cooking, the kitchen has ample bench and cupboard space, dishwasher and a sliding window that acts as a servery for the sunroom beyond. Enclosed, the sunroom can be enjoyed in all weather and opens onto the covered rear deck overlooking the garden and creek to create a large alfresco for outdoor entertaining. The property enjoys rich, fertile soil due to its creek frontage, and the gardens are well established. There is ample shedding with lock-up garage, sizeable work shed, old shearing shed and small animal stables. Further features include privacy/security shutters, Rural Living zoning and access from both the Midland Highway and Merrifield Street.

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92 Castlemaine-Maldon Road

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Well-located three bedroom brick home on 3.7 acres 14 Midland Highway, Castlemaine $865,000 Property Plus Real Estate Di Selwood 5447 4088

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‘Belvue’ is a charming mid-century cream brick residence on approximately 3.7 acres on the northern fringe of Castlemaine, one kilometre from the botanical gardens and a quick four-minute drive to the centre of town for retail and amenities. Bordering Barkers Creek with a rural outlook and feel, the property is connected to town water, has a domestic and stock bore (currently not used) and three 20,000-litre water tanks ready to be connected to store rainwater for garden or home use, ensuring a waterrich environment. Internal details include high ceilings, polished wooden floors, crisp white walls throughout and a traditional floor plan of central entrance with sleeping accommodation to the right and living to the left. All three bedrooms are generous with two including built-in robes and the main with air con. Central to the bedrooms is the powder room and updated bathroom featuring floor to ceiling tiles, deep tub and heated towel rail.

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SP PORTS WRAP Junior football registration opens

Kyneton Football Netball Club is holding a Junior Football Registration Night on Friday at the Showgrounds. During the event, participants will have the chance to meet the club's experienced coaching staff and parents can ask questions and learn more about the club's commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all players. In addition to registration, there will be training drills, uniform fittings, sausage sizzle and an AFL Vic initiative ‘Come & Play’. Come & Play supports junior clubs by providing participants with a safe and enjoyable entry into AFL. It provides kids with a footy experience full of fun activities and modified games as an introduction to junior football. Junior football at KFNC provides the opportunity for children (Auskick, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17) to join the club and experience the joy and camaraderie of playing football. Whether they are beginners or seasoned players, the club welcomes all skill levels and provides a supportive environment for growth, development and fun. "We are excited to kick off the new season with our Junior Football Registration Night," said Emily Dellios, head of junior football. "It's a fantastic opportunity for children in our community to get involved in a sport they love and make new friends along the way. "We encourage all families to come down, meet our friendly team, and see why our club is the perfect place for their child to develop their football skills." The fun kicks off at 4pm on Friday February 23 at the Kyneton Showgrounds. For more information about junior football or the club, visit the website at www.kynetonfnc.com or contact Emily Dellios at juniorfootball@kynetonfnc.com

Sport clubs gain grants

Woodend Hanging Rock Petanque Club members at Cleveland Winery in Lanceﬁeld.

Fun and socialising for petanque Woodend Hanging Rock Petanque Club enjoyed a perfect evening for playing petanque at its recent ‘Teams Night’ as a part of The Hanging Rock Challenge. Good competitive play was pursued with Shane Wellington, Shirley Marshall and Ed Lowe taking top spot. On February 8, Macedon Ranges mayor Annette Death and Cr Bill West joined the club at The Rock to join in their games. Players were able to demonstrate the low impact they have on the surrounding environment. Last Sunday was a Community Day at Cleveland Winery in Lancefield. Another perfect sunny day, where club members joined the day picnickers, had a few games of petanque and enjoyed all that local traders and wineries had to offer. Join the club at 2pm on Mondays at the Old Racecourse Woodend, and at 4pm on Thursdays at Hanging Rock, with dinner included. Enquiries to Louise on 0438 302 218.

Nine Macedon Ranges sport clubs have scored funding in the state government's Sporting Club Grants Program. The grants provide clubs up to $1000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $2000 for training coaches, officials and volunteers, and up to $5000 to improve club operational effectiveness. Holy Cross United Netball Club got funds for new balls and whistles, Kyneton Football Netball Club will use funding for women’s football equipment, and Trentham Adult Riding Club will use funds for a defibrillator. Woodend Hesket Masters Football Club will use the funds for footballs for training / matches, Working Equitation Lancefield Districts will use the funds for a new working equitation obstacle - gate, Gisborne Giants Football Netball Club will fund a committee education program, and Kyneton District Tennis Club will put funds towards boosting volunteer engagement. Macedon Ranges Tennis Association will fund a volunteers and structure workshop, and Woodend Hesket Football Netball Club will use the funding to develop a club strategic plan.

Family fun night

Shane Wellington, Shirley Marshall and Ed Lowe took top spot on Teams Night.

Castlemaine Football Netball Club's juniors are hosting a family fun night at Wesley Hill Oval this week. The club invites new and returning players and families to join the fun with a barbecue, obstable course, kicking competitions and face painting. There will also be a chance to meet the Magpie mascot, meet the committee members and find out about registrations and plans for the season ahead. Join the fun at Wesley Hill Oval on February 23 from 5pm to 7pm.

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Romsey top, Golf second Bill West

Romsey will end up playing Kyneton Golf in the Highlands division one bowls second semi-final. That’s the wash-up from last Saturday’s penultimate home and away round of pennant. Kyneton will finish third, probably still rueing the costly five-shot loss at Broadford on February 13. Astonishingly, FOUR teams still have a mathematical chance of finishing in fourth place, dependant on the outcome of this Saturday’s final home and away round. Kilmore is presently fourth, two points ahead of Broadford, with sixth place Lancefield and seventh place Gisborne still “alive”. This is the current ladder, with 16 the maximum points for an all fours up victory. Romsey 186 points, Kyneton Golf 169, Kyneton 165, Kilmore 121, Broadford 119, Lancefield 109, Gisborne 107, Diggers Rest 69, Trentham 53. Kyneton has the bye (no points) in the final round. Perfect weather prevailed for Saturday’s matches, with the focus on the Kyneton v Kyneton Golf encounter on the Kyneton green. Reigning premier Golf ended up winning overall by 12 shots, largely due to Adrian Plowman’s runaway 23-shots margin against Neil Jamieson’s rink. Anthony Mathison kept Kyneton in contention with a nine-shot advantage against Ray Wilkinson, and Mark Smoljo edged out Toby Barker by two. Having recruited strongly, Romsey has its sights set on a first-ever division 1 (Agrade) premiership. Despite the absence of ace skipper Aaron Young, it was a less than convincing 56-54 victory at home against lowly Diggers Rest, which guaranteed the Redbacks a home green second semi-final. Broadford went down by three shots at Lancefield, and welcome Romsey on Saturday with the incentive of securing another big scalp. All rinks were close at Tigerland, with Lancefield facing Golf on Saturday with the hope of sneaking into fourth spot. Gisborne won by eight shots at Trentham, and maximum points at home to Kilmore may achieve a dramatic entrance to the final four. Kilmore will be flat out to win and hold

Golf’s Wayne Turner and Kyneton’s Jim Cooper couldn’t decide who had shot and called the umpire to adjudicate.

onto fourth place. The other final round match is Diggers Rest v Trentham, with the ‘wooden spoon’ at stake. In division 2, the big match is Kilmore (third) versus Gisborne (first) with the double chance at stake. Second-placed Romsey should win at home to Broadford , and Kyneton Golf will be the other finalist. A dramatic last bowl of the day from Woodend’s Gary Dryden produced a twoshot victory over top division 3 side Lancefield, with the Tigers now just a solitary point ahead of Gisborne (3). This Saturday, Lancefield play Gisborne (4) at Gisborne, and Gisborne (3) will chase maximum points at Trentham. Kilmore and Romsey will remain third and fourth. CHAMPION CONTENDERS Ray Wilkinson (Kyneton Golf), Peter White (Lancefield) and Josh Wiffen (Kilmore) have won their way into the quarterfinals of the Bllarat Highlands Champion of Champions.

Pennant semis

Semi-finals in the Highlands midweek pennant bowls are to be played today (Tuesday). The final home and away round last week resulted in Romsey division 1 defeating Kyneton by 12 shots to leap into second place, with Kyneton sliding to third. Gisborne easily topped the ladder with just two defeats for the season. In division 2, Broadford, Woodend, Trentham and Gisborne are the semi-finals. Romsey, Diggers Rest, Macedon and Gisborne (4) are chasing glory in division 3. Final round results were: Division 1: Kyneton 54 lost to Romsey 66 : A. Mathison 18 tied with C. Austin 18, J. Cooper 28 d G. Templar 17, N. Jamieson 8 lost to S. Mayger 31. Macedon 48 lost to Kilmore 67: M. Keenan won 21-17, I. Guymer 13 lost to J. Reimann 26, Gayle Hobbs 14 lost to D. Noonan 24. Diggers Rest 56 lost to Gisborne 66: D. Odgers 26 d T. Wylie 15, W. Debble 12 lost to T. Kelly 30, G. Candy 18 tied with A. Higgins 18. Final ladder: Gisborne 147, Romsey 116, Kyneton 111, Kilmore 107, Kyneton Golf 91, Macedon 57, Diggers Rest 43 Division 2: Kyneton 73 d Trentham 41. W. Hartigan 26 d R. Dobinson 13, J. Epps 24 d M. Bruton 11, D. Fisher 23 d R. Justice 17. Final ladder: Broadford 127, Woodend 126, Trentham 108, Gisborne 101, Kyneton 88, Kilmore 68, Lancefield 54. Division 3: Romsey (2) 39 d Woodend 36: C. Dean 18 lost to D. Priede 20, J. Boyce 21 d A. Jewell 16. Kilmore 34 lost to Macedon 35: C. Wright 14 lost to S. Doran 15, D. Boyd 20 d C. Coogan 18. Final ladder Romsey (2) 161, Diggers Rest 147, Macedon 107, Gisborne (4) 88, Romsey 84, Woodend 78, Gisborne (3) 62, Kilmore 57.

Kyneton Bowling Club will host the quarter-finals onwards this Sunday from 10am. ALL THE RESULTS Division 1: Kyneton 49 lost to Kyneton Golf 61 : N. Jamieson 8 lost to A. Plowman 31, M. Smoljo 17 d A. Barker 15, A. Mathison 24 d R. Wilkinson 15; Trentham 54 lost to Gisborne 62 (M. Wakefield 19 drew with A. Higgins 19, T. Cook 17 lost to P. Williams 26, G. McKeone 18 d Teresa Whylie 17; Lancefield 55 d Broadford 52 (A. Andrews 22 d D. Kelly 20, J. Parks 18 d D. Ellis 16, J. Holmes 15 lost to P. Newell 16; Romsey 56 d Diggers Rest 54: M. Brundell 20 d D. Odgers 14, C. Austin 21 d R. Treweek 16, D. Ely 15 d P. Robertson 24. Division 2: Kyneton Golf 83 d Kyneton 50: G. Williamson 33 d D. Fisher 15, J. Trounce 24 d L. Gent 18, C. Scott 26 d R. Bermingham 17; Macedon 43 lost to Kilmore 68: B. Halpin 16 lost to A. Langdon 26, G. Dickinson 9 lost to M. Johnston 21, I. Guymer 18 lost to L. Hodgson 21; Broadford 59 d Woodend 55: L. Barnes 13 lost to N. Bickerdyke 15, J. Bruce 29 d T.

Lennie 14, B. Boulton 17 lost to G. Symons 26; Diggers Rest 46 lost to Romsey 67: R. Beckett 9 lost to G. Marshall 28, A. Scarramozzino 18 d S.Mayger 17, A. Icely 19 lost to J. Beaumont 22; Kilmore the bye. Ladder: Gisborne 154, Romsey 153, Kilmore 150, Kyneton Golf 144, Diggers Rest 117, Macedon 116, Kyneton 93, Woodend 81, Broadford 80. Division 3: Gisborne (3) 73 d Romsey 55 : C. Butterley 24 d C. Dean 17, V. Cyrulo 26 d J. Boyce 16, T. Woodlock 23 d M. Gilligan 22; Kyneton 56 d Macedon 49: R. Gibbs 15 lost to B. Swan 16, B. Rowe 23 d D. Summerfield 13, W. Hartigan 18 lost to B. Wasyl 20: Trentham 60 d Gisborne (4) 58: B. Brown 58 d J. Hunter 13, G. Laurie 19 d T. Hedley 15, Michelle Hinneberg 14 lost to D. Wesney 30; Woodend 65 d Lancefield 63: G. Dryden 22 d P. Shannon 19, M. Paterson 26 d J. Smith 16, A. Jewell 17 lost to G. Stewart 28. Ladder: Lancefield 183, Gisborne (3) 182, Kilmore 145, Romsey 125, Woodend 108, Macedon 95, Gisborne (4) 90, Kyneton 85, Trentham 75.

‘Wilko’ Golf’s champ

Ray Wilkinson (at left) and Barry Godbolt are pictured prior to their Friday evening battle to become Kyneton Golf Bowling Club’s singles champion. In great form this season, 'Wilko' wrapped up his first championship in comprehensive fashion with a 25-4 margin. In two close semi-finals, Wilkinson defeated Richard Buckley, and Godbolt eliminated Adrian Plowman. Now Golf has its sights set on trying to repeat last season’s division 1 premiership performance. ALL THE CHAMPIONS Club champions from all Highlands clubs this season are: Men: Trevor Young – Broadford, Phil Robinson (Diggers Rest), David Beardmore (Gisborne), Josh Wiffen (Kilmore), Mark Smoljo (Kyneton), Ray Wilkinson (Kyneton Golf), Peter White (Lancefield), Steve Graham (Macedon), Barry Mahar (Trentham), Norm Bickerdyke (Woodend). Women: Barbara Goddard (Broadford), Trish Odgers (Diggers Rest), Trish Wylie (Gisborne), Lesley Hodgson (Kilmore), Denise Knight (Kyneton), Ann Shipcott (Lancefield), Gayle Hobbs (Macedon), Irene Bruton (Trentham), Anne Dormau (Woodend).

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Shirley to represent Australia

Hanging Rock Petanque Club's Shirley Marshall will represent Australia at the Trans Tasman Championship against New Zealand in Perth next month. The yearly competition will see the two countries square off on March 15-17 with a strong representation from Victoria. Petanque Australia selected Shirley for the Over 60s team comprising six men and six women. An open team of 12 will also be in play. Shirley brings valuable competition experience to the team, is a team player with a competitive streak and strong tactical play. She has represented Australia at several Trans Tasman Championships. Another of her proud achievements was helping to secure the Nations Cup for Australia at the 2007 Asian Games in Vietnam. "I'm excited about our Australian team in the Trans Tasman Championship. I think we've got a really good chance of winning the trophy," she said. Of the Australian side Shirley represents one of nine Victorians across the two divisions, much owed to a busy calendar of weekend tournaments. Shirley has been playing petanque for about 20 years and has been involved with her local club since the game was first introduced to the Macedon Ranges. She is both a respected coach and umpire in the region.

Hanging Rock Petanque Club President Louise Potter congratulates Shirley Marshall on her Trans Tasman Championship selection.

Town n & District

GOLF results CASTLEMAINE Congratulations to Liam O’Brien on chalking up his first Saturday victory. He returned +4 in the par event from a handicap of 30, to hold off the fast-finishing Nic Simpson (19) on +3. Peter McCombe (9) and Ron Jenkins (20) also played well to finish +2. In the midweek medal event on Thursday, Helen Skinner excelled with a fine 103-37-66. Next best were Kors Van Eck 93-23-70 and Samuel Grimes 86-16-70. GISBORNE No excuses on Saturday as 182 players took to the course in sensational conditions. Bean counter Phil Tsamados topped A-grade with an impressive 41 points – the auditors have been summoned. B-grader Collins Mullins had the day’s best round with 42 points, and David Newton used the laws of motion to take out the Bandits’ grade with 41. Hats off to the club's generous women members! After Tuesday’s storms, the grounds staff began work early on Wednesday to clear the course for the women’s competition. They were so grateful, doing a whip around and collecting $220 to thank the grounds staff. Cheers to Lee Govan and you great team. After the clean-up, 51 played in immaculate conditions. Kathy Richards topped A-grade with 36 points, Karen Dillon won B-grade with 35, and ‘Wolf Lady’ Virginia led in the C-graders with 36. KYNETON There were 52 players out on the course on Saturday, with two stableford sections. For those with handicaps from 0-15, Adam Smith (12) was the winner with 40 points, by two from Pete Robins (8), while Brody Payne (33) led in the 16 and over handicappers with an impressive 43 points, from Rob Waters (19) on 39. NTPs were Jason McClure (2) and also super pin, Michael McQualter, Louis Thompson and David McKelvie. In Wednesday’s ‘Valentine’s Day Massacre’, victory went to Marg Scoble with

69-19-50, from Pat Clohesy 61-10-51. Bob Bennett, Julie Harris, David Scandrett and Merilyn Hoysted were NTPs. The ladies played stableford off the orange tees on Tuesday: A-grade went to Deb Kohlman (17) with 41 points from Joan Gibbs (16) on 36, Beth Murray (15) had 35 in B-grade to finish one ahead of Judy Quick (22), and Valme Smoors (35) topped C-grade with 36, four ahead of Terry Morley (32). LANCEFIELD Saturday’s stableford winner was newcomer Nathan Moroney (35) with 43 points, from Barry Brennan (12) on 40, and Mason Memmolo (6) 38. Second round 4BBB knockout winners were Steve Gilbert – Barry Flentjar 3/2 over Garry Dudderidge – Wayne Mee, and Mark Andrews – John Wilson 6/5 against Trevor Lambert – Glen Holland. James Whitford—David Mannix are still in contention, having to play Andrews and Wilson. Wednesday: The ladies played their monthly foursomes event, with Sandra Matthews – Florence Meyer the winners with a nett 73, three shots clear of Marlane Pattinson – Jenni Vennell, with Hazel Laycock – Di Rohde third with 81. The first round of the Doris Chambers match play knockout is coming up. Tuesday Legends: Six players ended up with 32 stableford points, but in-form Mal Ive (22) was the winner with 38, from Luke Lyons (7) 36, with John Leefe (12) third on 33, from James Whitford (11). MOUNT MACEDON There was a tremendous turnout for the Ash Wednesday Memorial Ambrose, with full fields in both morning and afternoon. Thanks to Gisborne, Bacchus Marsh and Seymour members for supporting the event. Morning winners were Jonno Langmaid, Andrew Robinson and Greg Bubeck, ably supported by caddy EJ. However, the afternoon threesome of Stuart Gunnell (MMGC), Daniel Gray and Brian Robinson ( Gisborne) were overall winners. Despite Wednesday being Valentine’s Day two grades turned out for the par event. Obviously the local servo would have

Morning’s best (from left): Andrew Robinson, Jonno Landmaid and GregBubeck with EJ the caddy.

been denuded of flowers and chocs by forgetful members on their way home! John Dawson (14) won A-grade with +3 on a countback from Tom Connell (18), Rob Taylor (23) took out B-grade with +5 from Trev Toholka (26) +3. ROMSEY Just one bad hole made the difference between winning or coming in the top three in Saturday’s stableford (Round 3A of the Summer Cup). Most of the pesky corellas appear to have moved on – last year they were causing damage up to the end of March. Mitch Atlas (7) was the winner with 38 points, from Scott Williams (17) 36, on a countback from Mick Squire (6). On Wednesday, Rob McDonald exploited great recovery shots to be the day’s winner with 86-17-69, from Elaine Scanlon 104-33-71, and Jenny Hartley 96-22-74. Hartley stated the silver spoon was her designated game, and she was the first round winner with 94-23-71, on a countback from Scanlon. TRENTHAM Low-marker Simon Ovenden (1) was in fine form in Saturday’s stableford, record-

ing a sub-par round for 41 points to be the overall and A-grade winner from Craig Cotton (13) with 39. Alan Sutherland (18) also shone with 41 in B-grade, seven clear of Steven Deller (15) Veronica Maher shot 90-21-69 in the women’s stroke event, to finish ahead of Judy Jolly 107-35-72. The A-grade winner was Alison Borchers with 86-12-74, on a countback from Sally Kirkright 91-16-74. WOODEND It was certainly Captain’s Day Out in the stableford event on Saturday. Neville 'Nifty' Bottams (6) had an outstanding 40 points to edge out Brendan Cunningham (9) in A-grade. Michael Bird (9) took the points in Bgrade with 39, one clear of Wesley Harris (23). Tuesday’s winner was Brian Paton (20) with 40 points, from Peter Elliot (23) on 38. This Friday, plenty of Woodend footballers and friends are expected to hit-off in a special Ambrose teams’ day. Contact Paul Podbury or Rupert Miranda if you want to play.

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Bowlers in fine form

Castlemaine District Cricket Association senior sides contested day two of two-day clashes in Round 11 action last Saturday. B Grade played one-day matches in Round 12 and C Grade (Under 16) sides contested day two of the Round 8 two-day fixture. Thursday February 8 also saw the semi finals of the T20 competition battled out with Maiden Gully Lions and Newstead emerging victorious. The sides will now contest the T20 grand final at the Newstead Recreation Reserve this Thursday evening, February 22 at 5.30pm. Best of luck to both teams. The Women’s competition enjoyed a week’s rest but will return to the pitch this Friday evening. Highlights of the round were Castlemaine United Blue B Grade batsman Adam Smolak’s 108 not out and Heathcote B Grade bowler Sam Whitfield’s 5-13. Results were: A Grade Guildford 6-255 defeated Maiden Gully Lions 9-147 (Guy Moore 36, Tim Bubb 25; Cordie McKendry 4-35, Iran Indika 2-31). Newstead 10-286 defeated Castlemaine United 9-164 (Clinton Aldridge 56 not out, Darcy Carroll 52). Barkers Creek 10-152 defeated Muckleford 10-136 (Dakota Slingo 64, Joseph Gingell 19; Lewis Stabler 5-56, Nash Robinson 3-33). A Reserve Maiden Gully Lions 10-237 defeated Barkers Creek 7-79 (Sean Grant 44, Brodie Brown-Kerr 16; Byron Rogers 5-37, Aaron Foy 2-6). Castlemaine United 6-258 accounted for Harcourt 10208 (Kyle McLean 58, Harley Brereton 34, Jordan Mclean 28; Brian Brasher 2-33). North Castlemaine 8-235 defeated Taradale 10-165 (Leigh Bennett 45, David Millard 28, Andrew Young 26, Steven Curnow 26, Brock Fletcher 21; Andrew Ferres 5-41, Zac Hinck 2-46). Guildford, Muckleford and Newstead had the bye. B Grade Harcourt 3-147 (Jack Archer 49 not out, Billy Jury 46 not out, Owen Bloomfield 32; Corey Pedley 2-23) defeated Hepburn 9-144 (Lindsay Olver 33, Corey Shiell 27; Ben Gibbs 3-21, Billy Jury 2-12). Muckleford 4-190 (Ian Bracken 69 not out, Lachlan Green 44, Trevor Butcher 23; Charles Baker 2-30) accounted for Castlemaine United Blue 8-188 (Adam Smolak 108 not out, Leon McShanag 24; Patrick Leathem 4-15). Heathcote 3-191 (Tim Gleeson 79 not out, Sam Whitfield 45) had a strong win over Campbells Creek Colts 10-70 (Matthew Stahl 17, Graeme Beith 17; Sam Whitfield 5-13, Nicholas Malavisi 3-11). Newstead received a forfeit from Taradale.

Prized possessions: John Shaw (at left) and Dan Heaney with the early days premiership medallion, silver fruit bowl, and silver cup.

Harcourt A Reserve batsman Tom Kelson fends off a high ball at the Camp Reserve last Saturday against Castlemaine United. Photo: Max Lesser.

Castlemaine United Gold and Guildford had the bye. C Grade (Under 16) Castlemaine United Gold 9-238 (Louis Parsons 65 not out, Gabriel O’Sullivan 63; Travis Allen 3-18) defeated Newstead 9-122 (Fianna Gardner 38, Travis Allen 26; Darcy Minster 2-5, Gabriel O’Sullivan 2-22). Carisbrook 6-110 lost to Castlemaine United Blue 8-189 (Elliot Cullinan 33, Isaac Scott 26; Thomas Gordon 2-16), Emma Smolak 2-23). Harcourt 4-249 defeated Colts Phelans 10-127 (Tate Williams 33, Charlie Erikson 21; Mason Chamberlain 2-0, Fletcher McAinch 2-3, Koby Simmons 2-5, Jack Archer 2-17).

North Castlemaine 5-181 defeated Muckleford 4-119 (Jack McLeod 32, Seth Gross 23; Benjamin Cue 2-8). Barkers Creek 10-31 lost to Maryborough 6-294 (Keegan Doherty 50 retired not out, Lachlan Roche 46, Jaxon Carmody 27 retired not out; Gianluca Macdougall Di Manno 2-24). Women The Women’s division will contest Round 8 matches this Friday night with Castlemaine United Gold and Blue to face off at Camp Reserve in a local derby, Newstead to host Hepburn, Barkers Creek to welcome Guildford and Campbells Creek Colts v Harcourt. Matches commence at 6pm.

Journey of discovery Bill West

A chance find of a gold medallion proving Woodend Cricket Club won a premiership in 1900-1901 has ignited interest in discovering more about the early days of cricket in Woodend and surrounds. “We had no idea at all ... the club hasn’t got any written records about what took place prior to 1925,” long-time life member John Shaw said. President Dan Heaney said it was important the club delved into its history and origins, and anyone who could provide any relevant information would be welcomed. “We didn’t have a clue about the 19001901 premiership until Woodend resident Julie Morris found the inscribed gold medallion when packing up various items that had accumulated over generations,” Shaw said. The medallion inscribed with the name ‘L. Harris’ is about the size of a 50 cent piece. The player was Leigh Harris, who went on to become a notable Woodend resident. Research revealed the Kyneton District Cricket Association allocated five pounds to enable Kyneton jeweller Mr Leaney to supply gold medals for the 13 Woodend players. The Woodend Star reported at the time that if the five pounds was insufficient to cover the cost, two shillings each would be collected from each recipient.

It was explained this was necessary through one team failing to pay its entrance money. Teams competing in the association at the time included Kyneton (two teams), Woodend, Lauriston and Malmsbury. A premiership trophy in the form of an inscribed silver fruit bowl showing Woodend also won a flag in 1907-08 has also turned up. And Shaw made an important find when he was wandering through a St Paul’s Cathedral opportunity shop in Melbourne some time ago. Lo and behold, there was a silver cup from Woodend’s premiership from its time in the Macedon District Association, which he quickly obtained for the club. It is thought the cup may have been there because of a prominent Dean of Melbourne’s close connection with Woodend. In October 1900, the annual meeting of Woodend Cricket Club at the London and Liverpool Hotel “lapsed through paucity of attendance” with not more than six supporters and members present. Obviously, a better outcome the next time around, with a premiership to follow. This Saturday evening, the Woodend Cricket Club’s Hall of Fame celebration is expected to attract a large gathering. Shaw and Heaney hope those present may be able to shed more light on the club’s pre-1925 activities.

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Young Macedon opener Will Bobetic leaves the ﬁeld not out, and will be hoping to get among the runs and defy Woodend’s attack this Saturday. Photo: Bill West

Kyneton’s Sahil Rana bowling his craft leg spinner took seven wickets for just 33 runs.

Kangas set big run chase Bill West

The in-form Vernon brothers piled on the runs again at Gardiner Reserve on Saturday, with Gisborne setting fourth-placed Sunbury Kangaroos a formidable target of 343 for an upset victory. Opener Riley Vernon scored his third McIntyre Cup 1sts century for the season and was only dismissed when a long throw from the outfield scored a direct hit after he had scored 118 (16 fours and a six from 135 balls). Dragons’ captain Jarryd Vernon came in at number four and scored 79 from 96 deliveries; Warren Kelly 43 and Jarrod Catania a quick 26 added to the run spree as the Kangaroos tried nine different bowlers. This season the McIntyre Cup has knockout semi-finals with first facing fourth, and second meeting third. Places on the ladder are still undecided with a game and a half to go. The grand final is to be played at Tony Clarke Reserve (Macedon) on the weekend of March 23 and 24. Romsey, narrowly on top after a bonus points boost in the previous round, restricted third-placed Sunbury United to 191 all out after the visitors had made a solid start. Captain-coach Ben Way is working to have Romsey peak come finals time in defence of its first top grade title for 40 years. After all-rounder Taylor Stevenson re-

moved Fabian Fernando for 56 and Damien Edwards for 32, the Redbacks’ attack largely kept the lid on the scoring. Matt Milne and Jed Richardson survived eight overs without loss before stumps, with Romsey favoured to overhaul United. WEDDING HELPS QUICK SCORING Woodend opener Andrew Cullen rattled up 85 from 75 balls before retiring against Macedon – he had a specified time to get to a wedding. The fifth-placed Woodsmen had two milestone achievers in Greg Matthews (250 games) and captain Marcus Stewart (100 games) on the ground, and the side hopes to be able to replace Kangaroos in fourth spot. Hayden Ingleton scored an unbeaten half century, Dan Eastley 35, and the latter order hit out to enable Woodend to declare at 8/293. Warren Else then followed up his unbeaten 144 the previous Saturday by taking the new ball and clean bowling Cameron Howlett and Anthony Grobler before stumps, with the Cats struggling at 2/19. There were some fine individual performances in other grades. Kilmore opening bat Darcy Mcnicholas stayed at the crease all afternoon and finished 160 not out from 218 balls against Eynesbury in Johnstone 2nds; Riddell paceman Brenton Stancombe captured 6-38 in Johnstone 1sts. At Gilbert Gordon Oval, Macedon opener

Riley Vernon – third century for highest McIntyre Cup run scorer this season.

Harry Pender scored 108 and shared a huge second-wicket stand with Ivan Bobetic who made 89 in the Cats’ tally of 329. Tristan Taylor-White scored an unbeaten 107 for Rupertswood in Johnstone 2nds, and Woodend’s Sam Deol retired on 100 in Club South. Malmsbury skipper Matt Cox knocked up 106 (eight fours, six sixes) in Jensen 1sts, then claimed 3-18 with the ball to get the points against Rupertswood and stay in the hunt for a Jensen 1sts finals berth, where Malmsbury and Lancefield are the contestants for fourth spot. Trentham heads the Jensen 3rds ladder, and defeated Aintree on Saturday as opening batter Gavin Thomson scored an unbeaten 100 before retiring. In the same grade Melton South’s Mark Porritt also scored a century. RANA STARS Kyneton leg-spinner Sahil Rana turned in the best bowling performance across the GDCA on Saturday. Home side Rupertswood was 3/96 when he came into the attack, and in the space of five overs he bamboozled batters to collect 7/33 from five overs. Kyneton chased down 147 with 10 overs to spare, Simon Dundas leading the was with 58 not out (seven fours, two sixes). With one round remaining, Kyneton is third on the Jensen 3rds ladder, looking to clinch a finals berth.

Matt Cox ... in top form for Malmsbury.

Completed scores from Gisborne District Cricket Association matches include: McIntyre Cup 1sts: Gisborne 342 (R. Vernon 118, J. Vernon 79, W. Kelly 43) v Sunbury Kangaroos; Romsey 0-6 v Sunbury United 191 (F. Fernando 56, D. Edwards 32, S. Perura 25, A. Sandhu 23 n.o.); Macedon 2-19 v Woodend 8/293 dec. (A. Cullen 85 n.o. ret., H. Ingleton 56 n.o., D. Eastley 35; Diggers Rest/Bulla v Rupertswood 216. Johnstone 1sts: Aintree 199 (J. Singh 69, H. Singh 45 – S. Bell 3-56) v Wallan; Eynesbury 177 (B. Shearson 53, T. Francis 29 – B. Buttler 5-44) v Kilmore 1/23; Broadford 242 (M. Collier 68, A. Wood 42, T. Shell 40 – B. Stancombe 6-38) v Riddell. McIntyre 2nds: Woodend v Macedon 3/329 (H. Pender 108, I. Bobetic 89, T. Kean 46 n.o., C. Pender 35 – P. McBride 3-14, B. Gardner 3-31; Rupertswood 375 (B. van den Heuvel 79, T. George 53, W. Honner 47) v Diggers Rest/Bulla; Sunbury Kangaroos v Gisborne 9/321 (N. Watson 71 n.o., A. McLean 65, A. Shore 52 – M. Parker 4-59); Sunbury United 173 (A. Billinghurst 55, J. Bottomley 27, C. Boyes 22 – N. Hoy 3-30) v Romsey. Johnstone 2nds: Kilmore 7/340 c.c. D. Mcnicholas 160 n.o, C. Bryant 67) v Eynesbury; Rupertswood 6/346 (T. Taylor-White 107 n.o., W. Hall 54,J. Hayward 47) v East Sunbury); Wallan v Aintree 7219 c.c. (G. Singh 69, K. Parmar 63, V. Sharma 48 – M. Kilbain 4-60, A. Jackson 3-23); Riddell 0/31 v Broadford 8/233dec. (C. Stute 51, A. Culpin 50 n.0., L. Withers 27 – J. Boland 3-64) . Jensen 1sts: Hanging Rock 154 (S. Fuller 47, R. Smagh 3-23) lost to Aintree 7/189 c.c. (N. Singh 54, F. Rawat 36 – Fuller 3-50); Sunbury United 9/178 (R. Peters 54 n.o., M. O’Dwyer 36 – M. Cox 3-18) lost to Malmsbury 8/237 c.c. (Cox 106, P. Moulday 43 – J. Newman 6-48); Lancefield 4/109 (N. Malone 30, M. Caton 29 n.o.) d Romsey 9/108 c.c. C. Armstong 49 – Harvey Lehner 4-23, Malone 3-19); Melton South 6/209 c.c. (D. Liistro 117n.o. d St Anthonys 196 (G. Grewall 64, S. Singh 32 – N. Batra 3-39). Jensen 2nds: Macedon 1/66 (D. Leatch 39 n.o.) d Diggers Rest/Bulla 9/65 c.c. (B. Greig 3-13, E. Patterson-Lade 3-14,); Blackwood 181 (B. Whitehouse 39, B. Bovell 38) lost to Rupertswood 6/280 c.c. (T. Hayes 87, N. Bond 69 n.o., M. McKenzie 67); Gisborne 9/151 (H. Mooney 24 n.o. – H. Jackson 3-15) d Wallan 4/148 c.c. (D. Fowler 44, R. Fowler 34); Melton Centrals 8/204c.c. (D. Chahal 64, S. Nielsen 46 – A. Riggio 5-60) d Sunbury 186 (Riggio 39, N. Mora 27 – P. Kumar 3-11, A. Kakani 3-39. Jensen 3rds – Melton 9/195 (‘Fill-in’ 69 –Bielley 3-18) lost to Melton South 346 c.c. (M. Porritt 100 n.o. ret., K. Rajenbran 73); Aintree 174 (P. Gandra 27, P. Gurugubelli 24) lost to Trentham 6/210 c.c. (G. Thomson 100 n.o. ret; H. Fitzpatrick 50, J. Shaw 29 – L. Bhukya 3-34); Rupertswood 147 (A. Morrison 40, M. Howell 23 –S. Rana 7-33) lost to Kyneton 5/151 (S. Dundas 58 n.o., L. Sheahan 24); Kilmore 112 (T. Bannan 4-16) lost to Lancefield 119 (Bannan 42). Club North: Wallan 106 (G. Fairweather 4-12, M. Lowe 3-18) lost to Kilmore 3/108 (T. Hanson 40); Malmsbury Green 8/198 (J. Murphy 57,P. De Podolinsky 85) d Gisborne 189 (P. Sankey 88,T. Mousley 27 – B. Terbeeke 3-18); Riddell 91 (J. Martin 5-10) lost to Broadford 33-96 (P. Withers 50 n.o.; Lancefield 9/117 (M. Crosland 48 n.o. – O. Shiner 3-17) lost to Woodend 7/167 c.c. (B. Thompson 49, A. Gray 29 n.o. – S. Donellan 3-31); Hanging Rock 2/170 (M. Shanahan 59 n.o., P. Legro 49) d Malmsbury Gold 7-144 (D. Ellem 43, E. Kosmac 26). Club South: Woodend 4/220 (Sam Deol 100 n.o.ret., B. Coundon 35 n.o., P. Bosanko 40 n.o.) d Rupertswood Senior Mixed 6/135 (G. Smajila 42, M. Bergamasco 42); Eynesbury 1/145 (J. Sipthorp 64 n.o , T. Sipthorp 32 n.o.) d Melton Centrals Red 9/144 (T. Filliponi 35, K. Nengomasha 29); St Anthonys 125(N. Khan 37 – G. Fernell 3-7, M. Anderson 3-26) lost to Sunbury United 4/157 (Anderson 54, J. Ellis 46); Sunbury 122 (S. Robertson 53) lost to Melton Centrals White 3/124).

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