Midland Express Tuesday 25 April 2023

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Works are progressing on Mark’sCountryPlace

Works began last week on Mark's Country Place at Deep Lead Lane in Kyneton following approval at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal last year.

Mark's Country Place, aregistered charity, is planned to be an all-access rest and recreation facility and gardens.

The facility will be open to all with the intention of catering primarily to people with special needs, their families and carers for relaxing, learning and enjoying activities not always available in other settings.

The rural location ensures peace and tranquility for clients from abroad base including schools, aged care and community facilities.

Initial works include the construction of acrossover and primary entrance on Deep Lead Lane with afurther crossover and entrance for maintenance on Sebastopol Road.

Detailed planning is under way for the activity centre and the landscaping of the gardens and outdoor areas.

Changeloomsfor locallaw

Macedon Ranges residents have until April 30 to have their say on local law changes that range from street parking to shopping trolleys restrictions.

Use of fireworks is just one new addition to the local law, with four options ranging from ablanket shire ban to no local law change at all.

Changes to the use of fireworks are being considered in response to increased use at private venues and complaints from residents relating to animal welfare, environmental impact and increased fire risk.

At present, acouncil permit is not required for afirework display in the Macedon Ranges. To use fireworks, the operator must hold apyro technician licence, notify Worksafe Victoria in advance of the display, and ensure they comply with a range of legislative requirements.

Local law changes could also see heavy and long vehicle parking and storage prohibited on private land in residential zones less than one acre.

Existing heavy and/or long vehicle permits will remain valid until they expire, however, once expired, these will not be renewed, the draft law explains.

The council stated the change was in response to an increasing number of complaints regarding disruption to neighbours and damage to council services and assets.

New requirements for shopping trolley owners would mean that where more than 10 are provided, the owner must fit trolleys with either afunctioning coin deposit and release mechanism or an alternate, locking mechanism approved by council.

Rationale behind the move is to “reduce the number of shopping trolleys left around townships, including on council

Councils can apply now

Local councils are encouraged to apply for the initial roll-out of the state government’s new Safe Local Roads and Streets Program.

The program will design and deliver safer infrastructure upgrades for communities including raised crossings, intersection upgrades, speed cushions, kerbing upgrades, pedestrianislands, safer speeds and roundabouts.

An expression of interest process will be held for councils interested in the first phase of the program. As part of this first stage, up to 10 councils will be selected to participate by working to understand the needs of local government and begin trialling approaches that will then be rolled out to all 79 councils.

Local lawchanges could see heavy and long vehicle parking and storage prohibited on private land in residential zones less than one acre

land, roads, andinpublicplacesaswell as in our waterways”.

Other local law changes include prohibiting display of gambling advertisements on council land/roadways, use of scare guns, use of camping/caravan/motorhome, use of motorisedrecreation vehicles, introduction of ‘Smoke Free Zones’and increased

Grants for GPs

McEwen MP Rob Mitchell has confirmed the Albanese Government is delivering on akey election commitment to strengthen GP practices across the country.

The Strengthening Medicare –General Practice (GP) Grants Program will allow all general practices to expand patient access and improve their services.

The GP Grants will support general practices to make investments in innovation, training, equipment and minor capital works.

Grants will be provided to local practices depending on accredited GP practice size. Smaller practices are eligible for grants of $25,000 or $35,000, and larger practices are eligible for grants of $50,000. GP practices and ACCHOs not currently accredited against the RACGP standards will be eligible for $25,000.

penalty units (from $100 to $175).

Residents have until 5pm this Sunday (April 30) to havetheir say by making a submission to the draft local law.

To view the fulllist of changes, or to lodge asubmission, visit: mrsc.vic.gov. au and follow links to the‘Have Your Say’ page.

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Compensating customers

The Victorian Government is compensating Porter Daviscustomers who were left without insurance through no fault of theirown.

Last week, the governmentannounced compensation payments for those who signed their contracts and paid their deposits, butwhere Porter Davis did not take out Domestic Building Insurance, in breach of obligations.

More than 500 families discovered their deposits had been lost due to thefailure of the companytotake out insurance cover on their behalf.

The one-off reliefscheme means compensation will be paid, with awebsite to be established where customers can register.

Customers without domestic building insurance cover will now be treated as if they had thecover Porter Davis had been obligedtotake outontheir behalf.

Authoritiesare investigating the actions of Porter Davis leading up to the company’s collapse, to establishexactly what happened andguide potential future reformstoprotect consumers

Throughinformation providedby the liquidator, the government has established that the companydid not take outmandatory domestic building insurance on behalf of about 560 customers whenaccepting deposits for projects that had not started at thetimethe company entered liquidation.

Refunds willbepaid up to thelegal maximum deposit payment underthe Domestic Building Contracts Act of fiveper cent.

The DepartmentofGovernment Services will work with the VMIA to verify and approveclaimsand deliver compensation for deposits as soon as possible. These claims will be processed as if these customers had DBI.

Artand music collide

Art and music have always converged for emerging young talent Amalie.

The 18-year-old from Macedon will release her new single Good Luck Black Cat in May, which showcases her artistry in both forms.

The song inspired Amalie's cover art, which also happens to be her submission to the 2023 Archibald Prize.

“I knew early on when Iwrote Good Luck Black Cat that Iwanted to do apainting to go with the song," she said.

"The idea of combining the two artforms that Ilove really excited me for people to connect with the fun and mischief that both the song and the painting bring in adeeper way.

"Good Luck Black Cat is about strength, freedom, the ability to be yourself, have fun and show that nothing can stand in your way, mixed with alittle bit of humour."

She wrote the song while busking at Byron Bay.

“I paint apainting the same way in which Iwrite asong. To feel, to experience and to inspire. Idon’t just want to give people something to listen to, or look at, Iwant to give them an experience."

Creativity runs in the family, as Amalie is the niece of three-time Archibald People’s Choice winner Vincent Fantauzzo.

From the age of 14, Amalie began painting and selling portraits to fund her musical pursuits and is now pursuing her music career full-time.

She wrote and produced her first two singles, Parachute Man and Am IGoing Crazy,and soon after was asked to co-write and feature in the London-based production team, OMNIVI3E's song Fever

Amalie worked with platinum award-winning producer Garrett Kato in the production of Good Luck Black Cat

The song is set to release on May 26 on all major streaming platforms.

Council news

Have your say on the proposed budget

We’vereleased our 2023/2024proposed budgetand we want to hear from you

Someofthe highlights includeinitiatives thatincrease flood protection, replacement of existing bridges and significant investment in improvingrecreation reservefacilities.

Read the proposed budgetand have your saybypopping into the Castlemaine Civic Centreorviewing it online at shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/draft-budget-2023-2024

Employment opportunities

School Crossing Coordinator –part time

Road Worker –Plant Operator –full time, multiple positions

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 1May

Planning ComplianceOfficer –part time

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 8May

Find out moreatmountalexander.vic.gov.au/Current_vacancies.

Upcoming Council meeting

ThenextCouncil meeting is at 6.30pm on Tuesday16May Watchthe livestream at youtube.com/c/MountAlexanderShireCouncil.

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Emerging artist Amalie is releasing her newsong with her owncover artshe has entered into the 2023 Archibald Prize.

Riddells Creek residents say the next stepsinthe town’s structure plan process are crucialtokeeping their town’s ruralidentity.

Earlier thismonth, Macedon Ranges Shirecouncillorsunanimously rejected progression of the Amess Road Precinct Structure Plan in its current form,but the fight is not yetover.

The developer nowhas the option of approaching theplanning minister directly to seek approval,orrevising and relodging their application to council.

Ablueprint forfuture development, the current draftPSP would create 1300 lots on 130 hectares and has beenthe

Next steps crucial for Riddell plan

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sourceofmuchangst in the community.

Residents responded to the plan with a1232-signature petition demanding any futureplanning stay true thetown’srural identity.

Now thoseleading that petitionsay what happens next is crucial in “getting it right”.

“We were impressed with the level of support shown from councillors,” resident Ross Colliver said.

“Should the developer choose to approach theminister,whathappens next will be aclear signal to residents about whether thestategovernmentgives a damn or we may face asea of urban

School’sback, drive with caution

Motorists are asked to take extra care and be vigilant for changed conditions, as term two of the school year begins this week.

School speed zones will be in operation from 8am to 9.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm, but will not operate for the public holiday today (Tuesday).

Some school speed zones are permanent, while others operate from 8am to 9.30am,

and from 2.30pm to 4pm on weekdays, with reduced speeds of 40km/h or 60km/h in school zones until Friday, June 23.

School speed zones are designed to keep pedestrians safe by lowering the speed limit at peak times when children are travelling to and from school. Regardless of whether aschool is open or closed, all sign-posted 40km/h zones will still apply.

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Fellow resident Robert McConville said residents wanted reassurance that their town wouldnot loseits character to overdevelopment.

“In rejecting this plan,councillors spoke with thesamepassionthat fuelled this community in fightingthis,” he said.

He saidthe community wouldbepayingcloseattention to the nextsteps in the process.

“We do notfeelwe’re in totally safe hands so thecommunity will stay alert and vigilant,” he said.

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Riddells Creek residents Simon Were,RobertMcConville and Ross Colliverare began apetition late last year to protect the rural identity of their town.

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Supreme Courtaction

Alandowner has initiated Supreme Court action against Macedon Ranges Council over the Romsey Structure Plan.

The claimant says the council has made legal errors in the way that it is dealing with the review of the structure plan.

MRSC announced the court action on April 14 in acommunity update to the RSP.

“Council does not agree that it has made any errors and are confident that we have not,” the statement read.

“While the matter is before the court, it is not be appropriate to give arunning

commentary on the case and it is at an early stage still.”

It is understood the directions hearing for the case is scheduled for June 21.

The structure plan is progressing but behind schedule, according the council’s April update.

Work by Plan 2Place has included a review of feedback from past community consultations, liaising with external stakeholders and additional technical work.

At this stage, adate has not been set on the next round of community consultation, but is expected to occur later this year.

‘No’to hunt club

Plans for afox hunting club development at Baynton East have been refused. Oakland Hunt Club applied to build kennels for 60 hunting dogs, stables and two residences for property managers on farmland at 963 Mission Hill Road. The property known as‘Gilmores’ has atotal farm area of 149.59 hectares.

The Oakland Hunt Club’s application followed the sale of their former base in Greenvale but it attracted awave of objections from Macedon Ranges residents.

In the Farming Zone ‘leisure and recreation’ and any associated buildings and works requirea planning permit, butneighbourshave questioned if the use is the right fit the area.

Consideration of the Farming Zone was one of the key deciding factors in Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s planning department rejection of the application.

“The proposal is contrary to the Farming Zone which aims to provide for agricultural land use including retentionofproductive agricultural land,” officers stated.

“The proposal would remove the land from its existing productive agricultural land and would conflict with the viability of surrounding agricultural land land.”

MRSC planning staff noted the proposed buildings would be detrimental to the visual amenity of the site and surrounds and conflict with significant landscape values. Also considered was amenity impact, strategic land use, compatibility, and the proposal not being consistent with the Macedon Ranges Statement of Planning Policy or the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s planning department notified submitters of the refusal earlier thismonth after the application was assessed on behalf ofthe council.

Community grants open

Local community groups and organisations with acommunity-driven project or event idea are invited to apply for funding through Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s annual grants programs.

Applications for Council’s 2023-24 Community Funding Scheme and Events and Festivals grants programs open from May 1until June 27, with totals of up to $160,000 and up to $75,000 available respectively.

Free grant writing workshops are being held on April 26 and May 24, with council officers on hand to answer questions

For information on workshops, guidelines or to apply for either grant program, visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au/grants

Writersfestivalreturns

The Bendigo Writers Festival returns with an impressive lineup on the first weekend of May to celebrate its 13th year.

Adiverse lineup of writers at this year’s event will include Tom Ballard (I, Millenial), Madelaine Lucas (Thirst for Salt), Melina Marchetta (Looking For Alibrandi), Pip Williams (The Bookbinder of Jericho), Peter Doherty (Empire, War, Tennis and Me), Sadam Abdusalam (Freeing My Family), Jess Ho (Raised By Wolves), Ghassan Hage (The Diasporic Condition)and Gabrielle Wang (Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased The Moon).

La Trobe University will present 17 events featuring writers, activists, and conversationalists such as Megan Davis, Russell Marks, Kate Auty, Helen Garner, Joelle Gergis, Tom Kennally and Christos Tsiolkas. One of this year’s events features high-profile Castlemaine author Alex Miller discussing his most recent book ABrief Affair with ABC presenter Fiona Parker.

Miller said the festival was “one of the best in Australia” and it was the atmosphere, friendly crowds and interesting speakers that made it so appealing.

He is known for winning two Miles Franklin Awards for The Ancestor Game (1993) and Journey to the Stone Country (2003).

At the Bendigo festival, people can expect to learn more about his latest release in a relaxed setting.

He will be speaking at the Old Fire Station on Friday May 5from2.30pm.

Arange of special wordy feasts will take place in Bendigo’s iconic foodie havens –Hawker Restaurant at the Golden Dragon Museum featuring alunch with Louisa Lim and Simon Patton, Dish It Up Brunch with award-winning author Jess Ho and an

System upgrade

Anecessary upgrade to the Lancefield sewerage system is in thepipeline

Greater Western Water expectswork to begin late this year. The project is still in the planning stages. Work is to take place along a 6.5 kilometre section of the main from TickawarraRoadtothe Lancefieldsewerpump station along the Melbourne-Lancefield Road. The water authority has stated those who live close to any works or may be impacted will be contacted directly. Work is to be carried outin stages to avoid disruption.

“We respect the culture andheritage of the community. We aretaking every measureto preserve biodiversity along the Avenue of Honour andproject alignment,” the water authority stated.

During the planned works there are expected to be some temporary minor changes to traffic, including reduced speeds

Greater Western Water personnelhad an information point and public survey opportunity at the Lancefield Farmers Market on Saturday.

opening night Festival Banquet with Alice Zaslavsky in one of the newest foodie gems in Bendigo, Mackenzie Quarters.

In her final year at the helm, festival director Rosemary Sorensen said she had watched Bendigo grow over 13 years as atruecultural capital and adestination for writers and wordsmiths.

“While much has changed in regional Victoria, Bendigo is now –morethanever –a perfect place for such an event with its creative community and engrained arts culture,” Sorensen said.

Bendigo Writers Festival takes place at various venues across Bendigo from May 4-7.

To view the full program of events and secure your seat, visit: bendigowritersfestival.com.au

High-profile Castlemaine author Alex Miller will feature at this year’s Bendigo Writer’s Festival.

Photo: Edwina Hollick

This wool makefor a good yarn!

Enjoy agreat day out at the All About Fibre and Yarn Festival showcasing the best in Australian wool, natural fibres, Australian Indie dyers and crafters.

The event is travelling to Lancefield on Sunday June 11 at the Mechanics Institute from 10am to 4pm. Explore local producers and well-established makers alongside first-time yarn show exhibitors from around Australia.

It's your chance to enjoy a fantastic range of Australian artisan products and an opportunity to meet the wonderful people who made them!

Grants to get active

Applications have opened for the state government's Together More Active program.

The program supports initiatives that build organisational capability and sustainability to ensure that sports can continue to make apositive difference in their community.

These grants also support projects that create greater participation and safer, more welcoming and inclusive environments for all Victorians, including Indigenous communities, women and girls and the LGBTIQ+ community.

Applications close on Wednesday, May 31. For more information and to apply, visit: sport.vic.gov.au

Discoverthe program

The 2023 Castlemaine Documentary Festival is fast approaching, scheduledfor June 16 –18.

The full 2023 program will be launched tomorrow at 7.30pm at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine and celebrated with ascreening of the gorgeous Australian film, Because We Have Each Other

This film by award-winning director Sari Braithwaite, who will be in attendance at the screening, is about neurodiversity and family.

It is atenderand touching portrait that was filmed over five years.

"This year will be the ninth year of Castlemaine Documentary Festival and we have a

program that is bigger and better than ever before," production manager Dunnielle Mina said.

"In addition to the eight feature documentaries that will screen at the Theatre Royal we have areturn of LOCALS for opening night and an augmented reality showcase by Sensilab that involves apresentation on the origin of this emergent technology and where it is headed in the realm of storytelling, plus a downloadable extended reality app that takes festival goers on awalking tour of Castlemaine.

"We also have live music and aparty on the Saturday night and aYurt Micro-cinema

with family friendly programming on Saturday and Sunday mornings moving into youth focused content in the afternoons and evenings."

Mina said festival organisers wanted to encourage readers to go along to the launch to see the 2023 festival trailer, pick up acopyof the printed program, hear some words about the upcoming festival and attend the screening of Because We Have Each Other with live Q+A with the filmmaker, Sari Braithewaite –Wednesday, April 26, at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine.

The CDoc website is also now live at cdocff.com.au

Because We Have EachOther is atender and touching portrait of neurodiversity and family.

Steller lineup forRequiem

Mozart’s Requiem is being presented by The Gisborne Singers for their first concerts of the year in collaboration with the Macedon Ranges Chamber Orchestra.

Guest artists, soprano Merlyn Quaife (also the choir’s patron), mezzo soprano Kristen Leich (a resident of the Macedon Ranges), tenor Michael Petruccelli and baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes will be performing as soloists. Luke Severn, Gisborne Singers' artistic director, will be conducting.

Commissioned to write the Requiem for the Viennese Count Franz von Walsegg in late 1791 to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of his young wife Anna, it remained unfinished at the time of Mozart’s death on December 5that year. Astudent of Mozart’s, Franz Xaver Süssmayr, presented the finished work to the Count, but others may have contributed.

Mozart's widow Constanze was responsible for anumberofstories surrounding the composition of the work, including that Mozart came to believe that he was writing the requiem for his own funeral.

Performance details

The first performance will be at the new auditorium (Worship Centre) at St Mary’s Anglican Church in Sunbury at 2pm on Sunday April 30.

The second performance will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Kyneton at 2pm on Sunday May 7. The choir’s famous afternoon tea will be available at the Kyneton performance.

Tickets $55 adult, $45 concession, under 12 free.

Bookings:

April 30: www.trybooking.com/CGXZR

May 7: www.trybooking.com/CGXZN

Enquiries: www.gisbornesingers.org.au or phone 0408 156 263.

Openingnighthighlights

Bright minds, acclaimed musicians and festival favourites will star at the 2023 Woodend Winter Arts Festival, which takes place over the King’s Birthday weekend from June 9-12.

According to event founder and artistic director Jaqueline Ogeil, the 2023 WWAF program sees areturn to pre-covid times for the event, with an action-packed four-day program featuring some of Australia’s leading classical musicians, alongside some of the country’s greatest literary minds.

“We are incredibly excited to bring to the Macedon Ranges ahighly diverse and engaging program of events that has been curated to cater for awide range of tastes,” Ms Ogeil said.

“From the musical genius of performers such as Simon Tedeschi and Alma Zygier tothe literary greatness of Alan Finkel, Peter Doherty and many more, attendees can expect to be enthralled as they enjoy incredible performances in an intimate setting."

Opening night will kick off with aseries of captivating events.

Former Australian chief scientist, Alan Finkel, will open the Words and Ideas program as he shares his compelling insights and expertise from his new book, Powering Up: Unleashing the Clean Energy Supply Chain Finkel willdiscuss how Australia canleadthe way in the global transition to clean energy and how to remove the barriers that prevent nations transforming from petrostate to electrostate.

The musical program will commence with amesmerising performance from one of Australia's best-loved classical musicians, the extraordinary concert pianist Simon Tedeschi. He is teaming up with jazz vocalist and violinist, George Washingmachine in what promises to be an uplifting and lively performance, featuring Gershwin favourites and classic jazz standards by Cole Porter, Oscar Peterson, Fats Waller and more.

Opening night will also deliver afamilyfavourite, the annual fireworks displayatWoodend’s Buffalo Stadium.

Aregular fixture on the WWAF program, this free event promises to be bigger and better than everbeforewith musical performances for all to enjoy.

Japanese drumming group Taikokoro will wow the crowd with their drumming skills before the Royal Melbourne Hospital Scrub Choir takes to the stage.

The event will then culminate with the fireworks, which for the first time this year will be synchronised to popular classical music. Various food trucks will also be onsite, providing plenty of tasty food options. Tickets are on sale now. To view the full four-day program go to woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au

Former Australian chief scientist, AlanFinkel, will open the Wordsand Ideas program.

Photo: Mark Fitzgerald

Wilson honoured

Kyneton athlete Greg Wilson has been honoured with the Australian Ultra Runners Association's Cliff Young Award.

The award recognises the greatest single best ultra running achievement by a male over the age of 60.

Greg is soon to be 71, and wowed the AURA committee with his 2022 performance at the Australian 24-hour Track Invitational where he finished with atotal of 170.395km –breaking six Australian Age Group records.

At the event, Greg came third overall of five competitors despite being the eldest competing.

Greg achieved another milestone in

breaking Cliff Young's long-held 48-hour Australian M70 Age Record earlier this year.

He claimed the 30-year-long held title with an impressive 287.404km finish at Sri Chinmoy in Canberra, adding 22.604kms to the record.

He also claimed the 200km record of 28 hours, 55 minutes and 32 seconds, shaving six hours and 42 seconds off the record that has stood since 2006. Added to that, he place second in Australian 48Hour Championship.

Greg was shortlisted for the AURA Ultra Performance Of The Year Award last month.

Greg Wilson with his supportcrew.

Thanking our firstresponders

Castlemaine Art Museum and Dhelkaya Health are hosting aspecial event to acknowledge the dedication of our paid, and volunteer, first responders.

CAM director Naomi Cass said they were pleased to welcome first responders and their families to CAM for this special event in recognition of their work.

"We hope to share the pleasures and benefits of enjoying the arts by way of thanks," Ms Cass said.

Dhelkaya Health CEO Sue Race told the Express that the event was to thank the many first responders in our

community whose work and actions helped protect and care for us all during the pandemic.

"They did so while so often caring for their own families and while very still much focused on delivering their dayto-day work," Sue said.

"We have seen that our community can rely on first responders regardless of how unprecedented events may be.

"We wanted to express our collective gratitude to them while simultaneously promoting the healing opportunities

that can come through engagement with art in abeautiful space which welcomes all."

First responders, partners and children are invited to attend CAM on Sunday April 30 from 4pm to 6pm and enjoy local refreshments, drinks and the company of colleagues amongst CAM's historic and contemporary artworks.

Art can inspire, refresh and soothe those who have given so generously over these challenging years.

For more information or to RSVP visit castlemaineartmuseum.org.au/news.

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Work ethicpaysoff

Bill West

Catapulted into the limelight by being selected as the female electrical apprentice of the year for Victoria and Tasmania, Bonnie Saunders is keen to motivate other girls to consider tackling atrade.

“From my experience the school education system is still too sexist-orientated at times, though it is improving. I’ve always been willing to have agoata variety of things,” Bonnie said after receiving her prestigious award at the National Electrical Communications Association’s gala presentation night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

From an original field of 69 female apprentices, Bonnie was quite surprised to make the final five and shocked to be announced as the outright winner.

The 2022 female Education and Careers Award was for outstanding excellence in trade training and on-the-job performance.

“I just love my role, getting up early and going off to work and often learning something new on the job each day.”

The effervescent 23-year-old who grew up in Riddells Creek, then Romsey in more recent years, is working on the massive Metro Tunnel project with the long-established Nilsen Electrical company.

Its been asomewhat bumpy road and areal learning curve for Bonnie since leaving Gisborne Secondary College, and she largely attributes her current position to having astrong work ethic.

She’s worked in hospitality at different venues, went to La Trobe University to study criminology, the arts, and later psychology ,then had abreak before working in abakery, hotels and abowling club.

Her father Michael is with Barker Trailers in Woodend and has always encouraged Bonnie and her older brother Harley (in IT) to be proactive and keep options open on career paths.

“I’m so proud of them both. Through hard work they’ve given themselves great future opportunities.” he said.

WHY ELECTRICAL?

How did Bonnie end up going into the electrical trade?

“I was working at the large Riddells Creek Nursery and co-worker Dani Clemson suggested Ishouldconsider getting into an entirely different field,” she said.

“We knew afew tradies in the area and one suggested Itry work experience with him it’s been full speed ahead ever since, and I’ll be forever grateful.

“I’ll always regard Macedon Ranges as ‘home’ wherever Iend up, and at present Iamhelping mentor another budding electrician.

“Winning the award has given me even more confidence, and I’m happy to talk to younger people about the benefits of getting into atrade, in particular the electrical field.”

At present Bonnie is working afive-day week (eight to 10 hours), sometimes on Saturdays, and even Sunday.

“Women shouldn’t underestimate their place in what is largely regarded as amale dominated industry,” she said.

On the sporting scene she received some tremendous news last week.

“My doctor gave me the ‘all clear’ to resume playing football with Gisborne women’s team in the next couple of weeks.

“It will be great to get back on the field with plenty of my mates after being ruled out as aprecautionary measure with long term concussion.”

Bonnie, aspeedy winger, first played with Gisborne in 2019, but then there were COVID and injury frustrations so it will virtually be afresh start though she had been helping out at Bulldogs’ training sessions.

Bonnie Saundersiskeen to motivate other girls to consider tackling atrade

Proposed budget 2023/2024

Council’sproposed budget 2023/2024outlines our priorities forthe upcoming financial year

We’veincorporated our community’sfeedback, and developed abudgetthatwill enable us to deliver morethan100 services, including capital worksinitiatives. Take alook at our proposed budget at www.shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au or pop in to the Civic CentreinCastlemaine and viewahardcopy. Submissions close on 10 May2023.

Budget highlights:

$2.6M Flood levees and drainage

$1.5M

Plant, equipment and technology

$4.1M Recreation facilities

$2.5M Bridges

$1.6M Town streetscapes

Initiatives include:

Castlemaine

$1 6M Upgrade

Frederick Street precinct

$375K for construction of temporary all-gender change rooms at Camp Reserve

$2.5M

Flood levee design and construction in Newstead, Campbells Creek, and Castlemaine

Campbells Creek

$375K Construction of temporary change rooms and $649K for new netball courts

Maldon $1 2M

$1.5M Roads

$409K Buildings

Bill Woodfull Recreation Reserve

- Construction of all-gender change rooms and sports lighting improvements

$207K

Footpaths and trails

Harcourt $357K

Harcourt Recreation Reserve

- Design and construction of new floodlights

Redesdale $407K

Replace existing timber bridge on James Creek with a modern equivalent

Chewton $409K

Restoration works at former Wesleyan Church

Taradale $510K

Vaughan $1.9M

Replace existing timber bridge on Burgoyne Street with a modern equivalent

Proposed budget also includes:

Community $50K

Christmas decorations and celebrations around the shire

Business$45K

To support the delivery of the 2023 BusinessAwards

Climate $30K

Anew local carbon off-set pilot project

Construction of new youth space and renewal of Taradale Mineral Springs Reserve playground

Graffiti Management $59K

To deliver agraffiti management program

Working together fora healthy, connected shire

Fringe Myrtles haiku group members were invited to feature at the Chamber Poets spoken word event on April 15. About 50 people gathered at the Woodend RSL on a rainy autumn afternoon.

In recognition of International Haiku Day on April 17, the focus of the afternoon was this form of poetry, and attendees were also invited to read work inspired by Anzac Day.

Twelve poets from 10 local towns and six poets from Melbourne read in the open section, many of them choosing to read their own haiku. Myron Lysenko's band, Black Forest Smoke, also performed haiku in song form throughout the afternoon.

After interval, the Fringe Myrtle members in attendance shared their works. Myron Lysenko, Alice Wanderer, Jennifer Sutherland, Madhu Pillai, Louise Hopewell and Robbie Cairns all shared their haiku, both light and dark, to aresponsive audience.

Fringe Myrtle members Liv Saint James, and Rob Scott

had their haiku read out by local poets, Helen McDonald from Woodend and Bill Wootten from Hepburn Springs, while Robbie Cairns read Marisa Fazio’s haiku.

Marietta McGregor, atreasured Australian haiku poet from the ACT, was aspecial surprise guest who treated the audience to awonderful selection of her evocative nature haiku and amoving Anzac Day haibun. The audience enjoyed her energetic delivery and body language and were captivated by her insights and observations.

"A highlight was hearing the haiku lyrics and very cool music of Black Forest Smoke," Fringe Myrtles member Robbie Cairns said.

"I’d never heard haiku being performed this way –sequenced as lyrics with arepeated haiku chorus –and could relate to the darkness of the pandemic lockdowns portrayed in song balanced with wonderful humour in the haiku and heartfelt music."

Helen McDonald was awarded the coveted Poet of the Month award by judge Ann Bowman. McDonald read a

prose poem about her grandfather being in the trenches during World War I.

Thank you to Myron Lysenko who donned both his Chamber Poets and Fringe Myrtles caps to host awonderful afternoon of poetry, haiku and music.

Poets, musicians and the general public are warmly invited to the May event on the 13th from 1pm at the Woodend RSL, featuring internationally acclaimed and award-winning poet, Andy Jackson.

Jackson will be reading poems from his latest book, Human Looking.These autobiographical and biographical poems speak with the voices of the disabled and disfigured, in myth, art, history and now.

They’re visceral and intimate, they comfort and discomfort at the sametime.

Come for an entertaining afternoon celebrating words and music for asmall donation of $5 or $10 at the discretion of the attendee. Afternoon refreshments will be provided by the RSL for asmall fee.

Myron Lysenko. Alice Wanderer,Marietta McGregor,Madhuri Pillai, Jen Sutherland, Robyn Cairns, Loise Hopewell, Helen McDonald and Bill Wootten.

Ross goes on dream holiday

Well-known Kyneton local Ross Kilner had wanted to visit the Gold Coast for many years, but barriers stood in the way.

He was unsure if people would understand his unique style of communication and whether or not this might affect his sense of choice and control.

Ross uses both speech and acommunication app on his iPad called Proloquo2go to express himself.

With awicked sense of humour and apassion for life, Ross found renewed confidence when he met support worker Johnny Tonnizo from Distinctive Options.

Like Ross, Johnny is an adventurer and the pair soon started planning for Ross’s dream holiday.

Aside from the cost of aholiday, Ross needed to know that support was available throughout the entire trip, as having cerebral palsy can create certain challenges. Cerebral palsy is acongenital disorder that affects aperson’s movement, muscle tone or posture.

Having already built agreat rapport, Ross trusted Johnny to help him every step of the way –from packing the suitcase and boarding the plane, to enjoying fine dining on the waterfront and tak-

ing afirst ever ride on arollercoaster. If he ever felt homesick, he called his family and made sure they were looking after his beloved cats.

Ross says the best part of the holiday was “going to Movie World, checking out the Gold Coast nightlife and making new friends”.

Johnny noticed how the experience affected Ross’s self-confidence.

“Ross achieved enormous confidence throughout the five days of his holiday," Johnny said.

"He became more confident eating in public and started to enjoy the experience by ordering his meal independently and bantering with the wait staff.

"On the last two nights he chose fine dining restaurants for dinner where he was treated like a celebrity.”

Distinctive Options is aregistered travel provider and amemberofIndependent Travel Group of Australia, making future holidays for NDIS participants easy to enjoy. Interstate and overseas holidays are quickly getting booked out.

When asked if he would like to take another holiday either to Queensland or somewhere else, Ross gave aquick thumbs up and said “back to Queensland or even abroad!”

Ross

Visy to operate CDS

Visy has been appointed as one of the network operators to deliver the Victorian container deposit scheme with support from Envirobank.

Together they will run collection and refund points across the region –including Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires –and manage the network across the Loddon, Mallee and Hume regions, and the inner north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Victoria will install the highest number of refund collection points per person anywhere in Australia, with Visy installing more than 200 new refund collection points for Victorians to recycle their containers.

Visy is currently taking enquiries for local businesses and not for profits to act as collection point operators in the region.

Young farmers funds opens

Applications for the 2023 Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarships are now open, providing an opportunity for young farmers across the state to gain valuable newskills and invest in their future. The program offers scholarships of up to $10,000 with each recipient initially receiving up to $5000 to support their trainingand study, and up to $5000 to invest in putting their new skills into practice.

Successful applicants canreceive training in areas such as business and risk management, genetics and pasture management, digital agriculture or adapting to climate change. When they complete their studies, they can invest in professional development and business planning, on-farm practices or equipment and technology. Applications are open to farmers aged 35 and under who have been working in farm businesses for at least three days aweekfor the past three months, with at least two years total experience on-farm.

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

Kilner and JohnnyTonnizo after ahelicopter ride

Take overthe Phee over the Phe

Mount Alexander Shire Council is calling for local artists and organisations to express their interest in exhibiting their work as part of the 2023-2024 Phee Broadway Theatre Foyer Exhibition Program.

The Phee Broadway Theatre, which is located on Mechanics Lane in Castlemaine, is acommunity gathering place where creativity is fostered, people connect and shared narratives are explored.

Council’s manager of economy and culture, Merryn Tinkler, said the program was a great way for council to support local artists.

“The foyer of the Phee Broadway Theatre is ahighly-used community area, which makes it perfect as an exhibition space,” Ms Tinkler said.

“We’re lucky here in Mount Alexander Shire to have atalented and engaged com-

munity of artists, and we’re proud to be able to support them with afreespace to showcase their work in aprofessional setting.

“We had an amazing selection of work exhibited through the program last year. We showcased drawings, printmaking, woven tapestry and videography –tonamea few!

“We’re currently seeking expressions of interest from all sectors of our artistic community, and we’re looking forward to seeing what our local artists have in store.”

Expressions of interest at now open and close at 5pm on Friday May 12 with the first exhibition in the program set to open to the public in June.

To find out more and apply, visit www. mountalexander.vic.gov.au/PheeBroadwayTheatreFoyer or email arts@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

The council is calling forlocal artists and organisations to express their interest in exhibiting their work as partofthe 2023-2024 Phee BroadwayTheatre FoyerExhibition Program.

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The Redesdale Revellers are back for their 34th year!

The Revellers will be returning to Sutton Grange Hall with their brand-new show for 2023, Dare to Dream

“Sutton Grange have welcomed us with open arms,” enthused long-time Reveller and producer Dennis Perry.

“We had three sold-out shows last year, so in 2023 we’re going one further with an extra show added to the program.”

The show, first conceived in the late 1980s, is the brainchild of the late Arnold Jenkins and Lyn Brown, and their spirit was with the Revellers at Sutton Grange last year.

“They would be thrilled that audiences filled the hall to enjoy an afternoon’s great entertainment!” Dennis said.

“Each show was followed by an amazing afternoon lunch, provided by the Redesdale Hall and Sutton Grange Hall Committees.”

The Revellers will be performing their unique cabaret-style show this year across two weekends in May: Saturday and Sunday, May 6and 7, andSaturday and Sundaym May 20 and 21, all starting at 2pm.

So come and join the Revellers for a great afternoon, an easy drive from Kyneton, Castlemaine, and Bendigo. Tickets are $25 and every performance includes afternoon tea, with funds raised going to local community groups and upkeep of the Sutton Grange Hall.

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CGMSC. Enquiries to RedesdaleRevellers@ gmail.com or call or text the Revellers hotline: 0487 619 473.

The best of the CWA

The CWA Central Highlands Group Creative Arts Exhibitionisback, and the grouphopesthat Lancefield’s exhibition thisyear is bigger thanever!

Creative arts convenor Bev Goodman (Sunbury Stars Branch) and her volunteers are eagerly awaiting aflurry of entries from members of the 11 branches across the group, which ranges from Craigieburn to Heathcote, andfrom Gisborne to Romsey.

Whether craft or cookery, this year’s exhibition is bound to be the bestone yet, so go along to the Mechanics Institute in Lancefield on Saturdayand Sunday, April 29 and 30

“We welcome members, friends, family and all of the communities in and around the Macedon Rangestovisit us and see our skillsand competitive spirit on showacross 222 entry categories,”MsGoodman said.

The announcement of winners andpresentation of trophies will take placeat1.30pmonthe Sunday.

It wouldn’t be aCWA event without some home-style catering,and this year is no different, with thebranches cooking up astormtoprovide lunch and morning and afternoon teas.

Entry to the exhibition is $5, with children under 16 free. There will be craft demonstrations, andofcourse, araffle or two!

Whether craft or cookery, this year’s exhibition is bound to be the best one yet.

Car theft value high

Victoria has the highest total motor vehicle theft value in Australia, at $3,944,069.43, according to figures released by car insurer Budget Direct.

The report showed the most dangerous time for car thefts in Victoria was 4pm-7.59pm on Fridays with 566 thefts, whereas Saturday at 4am-7.59am are the safest for car thefts.

The most commonly stolen vehicle in Victoria is Holden Commodore VE MY06_13 with atotal of 247 annually. Victoria hasthreethefts per1000 vehicles in the state, and atotalof 15,353car thefts were reported in 2021.

The Revellerswillbeperforming their unique cabaret-style showthis year across twoweekends in May.

He made hismark

In 1950, Brother Paul Bourke cametothe Kyneton Marist Brothers School as an assistant teacher, but from 1952 until 1957 he was the principal.

His uncanny resemblance to Trichosurus vulpecula had seen him given the nickname Possum at the seminary when he took up his vocation.

Many of the boys taught by Brother Paul remain as members of the Kyneton Marist Brothers Old Boys Association and have fond memories of him, both as teacher and friend. Agroup of thesepast students takes an annual excursion at Torrumbarry Weir Tourist Park.

Each year one of the team is selected as having made his mark by adeliberate or accidental behaviour. Being conscious that records of the school had not survived, atrophy was established and named Possum. The winner has his name inscribed and retains the trophy for the coming year.

This year Brian Fleming was the adjudicator for the Trophy. He selected Bill Young who had emulated Maxwell Smart with ashoe phone. Bill was one of the fishers and vocal about losing afishthatmay not have been a carp. To add insult to injury, when entering acabin he slipped and lost ashoe and his phone.

After much searching the shoe was found, but looking for the phone continued until it was noted inside the shoe (sorry about that chief).

The 2022 winner Shane Feeley was reluctant to hand over the trophy but relented. Bill now has his name inscribed on the trophy along with the past winners and is custodian for ayear.

The event will be held again next year, where everyone who attends will have the opportunity to join the ranks and have their name inscribed.

Apply for aRotary Peace Fellowship

Promoting peace is one of Rotary’s main causes.

The fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowship, which covers tuition and living expenses, increases the capacity of existing leaders to prevent and resolve conflict by offering academic training, field experience and professional networking.

Rotary Peace Fellows are selected every year in aglobally competitive process based on personal, academic and professional achievements. Fellows earn either a master’s degree or apost-graduate diploma in peace and development studies at one of the Rotary Peace Centres located at leading universities around the world.

More than 1600 program alumni are working in more than 140 countries as leaders in national governments, nongovernmental organisations, education and research, law enforcement, business and

consulting, human rights law, media and the arts, and international organisations such as the United Nations.

Qualified candidates must:

Have three years of related work experience for the master’s program

Have five years of related work experience for the certificate program at Makerere University and be able to explain how their plan to promote peace aligns with Rotary’s mission (Candidates for Makerere University must either be from Africa, have worked in Africa, or work with African communities or initiatives outside the continent.)

Be proficient in English (Master’s candidates whose first language is not English must provide English language standardised test scores.)

Have abachelor’s degree (Master’s candidates must provide acopy of their transcripts.)

Demonstrate leadership skills

Have astrong commitment to crosscultural understanding and peace Candidates must have at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate degree) and their intended start date for the fellowship. Candidates currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program are not eligible to apply.

Applications for the 2024-25 academic term need to be submitted by May 15, 2023. Visit www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/ peace-fellowships to apply, or write to rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org with questions.

If you know someone who might be a good candidate for this fellowship, submit areferral form with their name and email address. Rotary will contact them with information on how to apply.

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Bill Young with his trophy.

Fest food

Food and Drink to enjoyonthe day includes anumber of delicious offerings.

ACountry Affair –Vintage Cafe: Freshly ground coffee, tea, hot chocolate, milkshakes and homemade treats.

Catkin Grove Chestnuts: Fresh and roasted chestnuts.

Chubby Bao: Bao buns with modern twist and side dishes.

Elephant Rock Street Food: Freshly cooked calamari and chips served with gourmet sauces.

Tempura onion rings, fish bites, homemade ginger beer, selected soft drinks, water.

Flamin Skewers: Cambodian SE Asian street barbecue.

The Greek Stop: Greek street food.

Kerbside Kravings/Doughnutters: Spudnuts.

Mr Twisty: Spiral potatoes on skewers.

Organic Sunrise: Potato rosti with fresh coleslaw, homemade beetroot curry and applesauce, fresh organic juice fruit, icypoles and apotato and leek soup. Red duck brewery and distillery: Red duck beer and spirits.

Rainbow Fairy Floss: Sugar floss smoothly on a stick to form various shapes (bunnie, bear, kitty, chick, lion, kitty, unicorn etc).

Trentham Baked Potato: Baked potatoes with six toppings, soup and drinks.

Trentham Fire Brigade: CFA hot chips and potato cakes from locally grown potatoes. Woodside Food and Co: Turkish food.

... and the stars themselves!

Of course, the Great Trentham Spudfest is all about agrand show for potatoes. Here you can get up close and personal with the stars and take your choice of them home!

Bernie’s Fresh Spuds: Fresh potatoes: 2.5 and 5kg packs. Four varieties –nicola, dutch cream, desiree, purple majesty.

Trentham Potato Co. Carmel Hill: Five varieties of spuds –russet burbank, nicola, maris piper, kennebec, sapphire.

GR Wicker &Sons: Fresh potatoes, 13 varieties –coliban, desiree, dutch cream, exton, kennebec, kipfler, nadine, nicola, nooksak, otway red, pontiac, sebago, trentham delight.

John Dunn and Sons: Fresh potatoes, 18 varieties –coliban, cranberry red, crimson pearl, desiree, dutch cream, exton, kennebec, king edward, kipfler, maris piper, nicola, otway red, pontiac, purple congo, sapphire, spunta, toolangi delight, wilwash.

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Adam, The Good Baker: Locally made sourdough bread and other leavened products.

Cocoa Rhapsody: Organic chocolate tablets.

Coliban Valley Wines: Wines including riesling, rosé, sparkling rosé, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and shiraz.

Daylesford Cider: Cider.

Devour Chocolate: Chocolate truffles, chocolate dipped products, chocolate brownies, dessert sauces.

Hells Breath: Arange of chilli and spice condiments.

Hunter Gatherer Winery: Small batch boutique wines including natural sparkling, riesling, rose, pinot, malbec, sangiovese and shiraz.

Olive Branch Preserves: Range of jams, sauces, chutneys marmalades etc.

Pud for all Seasons: Handmade puddings, dessert sauces and chocolate treats.

Salis Artisan Foods: Artisan small batch condiments. Think mustards, pickles, jams, cordials.

Taradale Mushrooms: Fresh locally grown mushrooms.

The Happy Winemaker: Red wine, white wine, rosé wine, fortified, vermouth.

Trentham District Primary School Food stall: Selling potatoes grown at school by the students, cooked and sold

Spud spiel

*The UN declared 2008 the International Year of the Potato to note the importance of spuds as staple food for much of the world’s population. Because of that notable year, it was decided that the Great Trentham Spudfest should be held.

*Trentham district was one of the highest producing late potato farming areas of the state during the first half of the 20th century.

*Potato farms defined Trentham’ life and landscape for more than 100 years.

*The first potato crops went in around Trentham in the 1860s.

*Inthe late 1970s there were still 100 potato farmers in business locally.

*Potato digger huts, or spud huts, are an iconic sight around the surrounding Trentham landscape. Each potato farmer had one or two single-room potato huts for their

by year six students.

YoYo’s Plus: Yo-yos with various flavoured fillings –vanilla, lemon, passionfruit, strawberry, raspberry and chocolate, Anzac choc chip cookies and date and fig crackers.

itinerant workers. Each hut was, and in many cases still is, typically three metres by two metres in size. Keep an eye out for them when you are driving around Trentham.

*The potato was the first vegetable to be domesticated. It happened in what is today southern Peru and northwestern Bolivia.

*The potato has since become astaple crop nearly worldwide.

*Itarrived in Europe sometime before the end of the 16th century,first in Spain around 1570, and then via the British Isles between 1588 and 1593.

*Europe’s, most important ‘new’ food in the 19th century was the potato.

*Potatoes became astaple because they had the advantage of having alow rate of spoilage, satisfied hunger and were cheap.

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When spuds are the main course

The Great Trentham Spudfest is all things spuds –and awhole lotmore–with music, entertainment, lots of different foods to enjoy right then and there or take home. It’s agreat day out where the rich, red volcanic soils grow the best potatoes on the planet for your chips, roasties, mash –even vodka!

Spudfest is afree event (yes, free!) and takes place across three precincts in beautiful Trentham. There’s lots of parking too and that’s free as well. This certainly is the place to be on May 6. And what’s more, the Spudfest raises money for local causes. Perfect!

Things to see and do at the Spudfest

*Buy up avariety of potatoes and have achattotheir growers. They can tell you which variety is best for how you want to cook them.

*KidsZone –the small fry have to be entertained too so take them to Kids Zone where they will have awhale of atime.

*Music galore. When you are out and about enjoying yourself, there’s nothing like having the day set to music!

*Artisansand makers. Browse and buy at some special stores if you are looking for something different for yourself or for agift. Anyone want an emu feather duster? They are almost too beautiful to use!

*Classic cars. Who doesn’t love them? You might even find one the same as the car you used to take to the drive-in on dates back in the day and munched on hot chips from the kiosk at interval.

*Horse and cart rides. What apeaceful way to travel. Step back in time and imagine how those bags of potatoes used to be transported from farm to town.

*Eat, drink or take home potato-based foods (of course!), and lots and lots more.

SUPER QUIZ?

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. Where did Live4Life first begin?

(Bonus point: how many communities now use the model?)

2. In which town would you find the Jean Haynes Reserve?

3. What is the postcode for Maldon?

4. Brian Hood is acouncillor for which shire council? (3 points)

5. When will the next Sunday Castlemaine Farmers Market be held?

General

knowledge (1 point)

6. What ocean separates North America and Africa?

7. Who played Julia Child in the 2009 film Julie and Julia?

8. Where in the world would you find Saint Mark’s Basilica?

9. “Put on my blue suede shoes and I boarded the plane...” are the opening lines to which song? (3 points)

10. What year did the app TikTok launch?

TODAY’S CROSSWORD

Where is OUR ABC? KymCross, Campbells Creek

Has anyone else noticed that ABC Radio Victoria's Statewide Drive program on 91.1FM has disappeared from our airwaves?

Over Easter, ABC Melbourne's Drive show replaced Statewide Drive; "while Nicole took abreak"; yet, aweeklater the Melbourne Drive program is still being broadcast in regional Victoria, full of Melbourne stories, Melbourne weather and incessant Melbourne traffic updates.

It is an insult to regional listeners that clearly we are not worthy of regional content exploring the richness, diversity and culture of regional living.

Frustrated, Icontacted the ABC to try to find out what has happened to our Drive program and received areply from regional editor Jocelyn Nettlefold advising that "the programming changes are temporary, due to operational reasons out of our control."

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is our national broadcaster, funded by the Australian Government, and administered by aboard of directors who are accountable to the federal communications minister. Itherefore cannot understand how there could possibly be “operational reasons” that are out of the ABC's control.

If it is 'OUR ABC', Statewide Drive needs to be returned as soon as possible so that the 'OUR' really does represent regional Victoria?

Howlong will it be this time?

Hans Paas,Castlemaine

That excrement that was on the bottom of the wheel back in the 1990s has turned afull circle again as the 'NAB branch to close' (Midland Express,April18). This announcement has averyfamiliar smell.

Last time the big four banks proudly stated that retail banking was no longer their priority as it was basically about petty cash.

Ten years later they knocked on the door and asked us to let them back into their lives.

Now, aRoyal Commission's revelations of large scale rorting and corruption have not blunted their determination to leave consumers high and dry again.

In Castlemaine, NAB opens for just three hours aday and the queues of customers are long and the anger is palpable. Those customers know that not all transactions can be carried out on line so they cling tightly to the services they need to sustain their financial participation in society. This is hitting the elderly disproportionately.

Community banking options are leading the way in ensuring people can do their banking securely and safely, enhanced by online banking for the routine transactions.

How long will it be this time before the big four reconnect with reality or will the excrement on that wheel just rub off on them?

Rural identity notfor sale

Ruth Williams, Chris Kakris, Annalisa Clark,for Friends of Kyneton South

Re: ‘Reincarnation' of development?' (Midland Express,April 18).

Acentral concern of Friends of Kyneton South is that the second proposal for 85 Harpers Lane currently with Macedon Ranges Shire Council would result in very intense development relative to the various rural zones at its interface –65per cent of the lots will be between 2000-2999 sqm and another 26 per cent between 30003999 sqm.

This 3000-or-so sqm intensity cannot be considered ‘responsive’. Nor will it contribute to the ‘very open rural character’ –the distinctive feature of this area. Those aspects are fundamental to VCAT’s 2021 findings and caused their

rejection of apermit.

A‘very open rural character’ could only be achieved with lots of, say, between 6000-10,000 sqm, to provide for amuch less intense interface and more ‘open rural character’ that transitions to rural-zoned land.

VCAT pointed out that the planning scheme has many requirements for our landscapes to be protected. VCAT was particularly concerned with impacts on the very open rural landscapes around the subject site.

This development must respond to that –and to achieve that, 2000-3000 sqm lots areNOT sufficiently larger than what was previously proposed –and rejected by VCAT.

The 2020-21 VCAT outcome cost this community dearly in time and money. It was this developer who initiated those proceedings in VCAT. FoKS implores councillors not to forget the cost burden this community has borne already.

This community wants councillors to reject the permit for this re-proposal.

FoKS is not against development at 85 Harpers Lane but we are not prepared to have adeveloper shed his various failures onto our community and to treat us cheaply.

Like the Ames Road proposal (Riddells Creek), Harpers Lane’s rural identity is not for sale.

Lend your support

Reinhard Goschiniak, president, RomseyLancefield RSL

As Anzac Dayapproaches, the Romsey Lancefield RSL Sub-Branch asks for all Victorians across our community to let their Anzac spirit shine by buying and wearing a badge this April25.

Every year, the RSLs in Victoria has the great honour and responsibility of leading Anzac Day commemorations on behalf of and for the Victorian community. With support and in partnership with numerous organisations ranging from the AFL to the Shrine of Remembrance, the RSL presents numerous ceremonies, marches, sporting events and other commemorative activities.

It is aday of both national and international significance that gives everyone the opportunity to pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of those whohave served in defence of our nation and way of life,and those who continue to serve today.

Each year since 1921, the RSL has fundraised in the lead up to AnzacDay. The annual AnzacAppeal raises money to support veterans and their families when in need. The Anzac Appeal is the RSL's primary fundraiser as well as an enduring Victorian tradition.

The issues modern veterans face when transitioning to life beyond Defence are large and overwhelming –from awildly disproportionate rate of homelessness to unemployment and vocational training to a variety of wellbeing challenges most take for granted.

One hundred per cent of funds raised during the Anzac Appeal goes directly to our veterans and their families who are dealing with these, and many other, challenges.

This year, the RSL in Victoria has some unique Anzac Day merchandise on offer. Foraslittle as $2, Victorians can help support our mission by buying abadge.

Highlights available this year include the debut of avery special $20 badge commemorating Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel AO, MBE, ARRC, ED, as well as another must –have badge commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War.

Once again, Ithank you in advance for your support of the Anzac Appeal. It's truly aworthy cause and avery special time of year. Ihope you areable tocommemorate in your preferred way and also enjoy some of the activities and events coming this April as part of the Anzac Appeal.

We encourage everyonetowear a badge of their choice and attend the Romsey Lancefield RSL Anzac Day Event this Anzac Day in Lancefield commencingat0830hours.It’s avery special and important day and we love seeing so many come out, lend their support for veterans and their families and let their Anzac spirit shine.

Where's ourflag?

Janine Waters,Kyneton

Yesterday, on my thirdvisit to the Brooke Street Medical Clinic in Woodend, Imadementionto reception asking why there wasno image representation of the Australian flag with the other images.

The Rainbow, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island images were proudly displayed around reception butnot the Australian.

This simple yet important fact irked me on my first visit.

That was yesterday. Ican only hope that common-sense prevails andthis oversite has been rectified.

Iwonder what the 'woke' community would demand if the only image displayed was the Australian flag?

Icall bull

Bergen O'Brien, Castlemaine

Congratulations Castlemaine on another awesome State Festival and Fringe.

Thanks to all the volunteers who were so helpful and regularly contribute so much to our lively and social community.

Icall'bull'though, on the festival's official hyperbole.

Are we seriously being asked to believe that there were "60,000 attendees across 71 shows"? For those wanting amore easily digestible figure that's an average of 845 patrons per show. Iwent to several events where Ithought the attendance was abit lacklustre. Perhaps the 800 to 820 people who weren't at any number of events Iwenttowereatsome phenomenally packed secret stadium getting festive. Perhaps the festival is wanting to count the number of people who could "hear" events. Ijoin those who thought the festival was needlessly loud. Ithink it's abad sign if the festival venues routinely provide complimentary ear plugs! There is avolume knob they could use instead.

I'm inclined to think the attendance estimate is out by afactor of 10. Please don't add the festival to the bullshit economy. The economy that patently tells porkies to justify the bottom line to some backroom boffin or algorithm that decides on future funding. The festival was great. It had a less than expected turnout. Maybe everyone was alittle bit tired and emotional after years locked up and didn't feel like going out.

Let'sget excited for the next festival in two years and (without believing I'm stooping to hyperbole) with abit of work Ihave no doubt we could double the crowds at the festival in 2025.

Newnets welcome Walter and PamChoate, Lancefield

We and many others are so thrilled to see the football safety nets finally installed at Lancefield Park.

Our sincere thanks to shire councillors Geoff Neil and BillWest for their perseverance and going in to bat for us to obtain funding that enabled this to happen.

This whole process has helped some of the young footballers learn and appreciate the process of how Local Government works.

When the initial round the table conversation took place about getting nets for safety and OH&S issues it was thought you just send an email to Council and it would all happen!

They now appreciate the time and effort required.

Midland

Tranquil family living

Discreetly set well back from the road, this elevated, park-like property provides ample space and privacy on asprawling 2.04ha (approx. five acres) of land. As you wind up the long driveway, you’ll immediately feel a sense of arrival, greeted by apicturesque family home encircled by ashady deep verandah and avariedlow maintenance garden. With self-effacing qualities, the home dissolves into the surrounds creating ahaven for its occupants who can admire the birdlife and friendly native visitors, like a kangaroo or two.

The casual and functional layout of the home includes abright and open plan living area, with aflowing kitchen, lounge and dining environment -the perfect arrangement for spending quality time with family and friends. The neutral colour palette complements the stunning yellow stringybark floors and latte coloured carpet, creating awarm ambience all year round.

With the living area facing west, you’ll be able to take in breathtaking sunsets every evening, and the deep entertainer’s deck is perfect for hosting intimate or large gatherings or simply relaxing with aglass of wine. There arethree generous -sized bedrooms, each with full height windows and built-in robes. The central bathroom

features both abathand shower, and there is alaundry with direct access to the yard for added convenience. The main bedroom is large and spacious with atranquil garden outlook and alarge walk-in robe. An adjoining room provides even more space for storage, afuture ensuite or aquiet reading nook.

The east garden with feature rock walls and an abundance of established native trees and shrubs, creates apicturesque backdrop, and afour bay shed, 70,000 litre rainwater storage, fenced paddocks, and double carport are all welcome inclusions that provide added convenience and functionality.

The property is conveniently located less than 10 minutes to Kyneton, providing easy access to shops, restaurants and schools. Kyneton Ridge Winery is located nearby, perfect for those who enjoy agood drop of wine, and you are also close to the Kyneton Golf Course. This property truly offers the best of both worlds –atranquil retreat with easy access to everything you need. With ample space and privacy, a bright and open living area, and stunning sunset views, this versatile property caters to the needs of young families, couples seeking solitude, and tree changers alike.

Pastand present combine

Dudleigh, circa 1860, is astately slice of Gold Rush history. Set on almost an acre, the current custodians have lovingly nurtured the grounds and enhanced the grand Victorian weatherboard residence. Aplethoraofheritagefeatures are showcased and modern comforts tastefully incorporated.

Grand features of the period begin with the elevated and decorative front veranda that sweeps around both sides. Aunique feature of the home is two highly decorative entrances, one at the front and one at the side, both original.

Inside, the home is avisualfeast. Twelve foot-high ceilings, pressed metal, patterned lead lighting in purples, greens and yellows, archways and ornate fireplaces tell of its affluent origins. Amoody colour palate is the signature of the acclaimed resident artist who’s inspired taste brings more life and energy to the home. There are four generous bedrooms, three with built-in robes and two luxurious bathrooms, one with asoaker bath.

Afront library with built-in shelving provides aquiet reprieve while the large lounge and dining spaces are ready to host elaborate gatherings.

The eat in, country style kitchen features stone surfaces, a900mm freestanding stove, a farmhouse style sink and dishwasher.

Additional contemporary comforts include: hydronic heating, two split systems, plantation shutters and quality blinds. An independent studio with asplit system offers space for creatives or perhaps ateen’s retreat. Noteworthy too is the carport, large shed and woodshed. In the 1860s, the property was described as …’ apicturesque retreat comprising all the advantages of rural seclusion with ready access to the town.’ This couldn’t be more accurate today. From this stellar address, stroll to schools and access the town centre, botanic gardens and train station within minutes.

Property: Agrand sliceofGold Rush history with modern comforts

Address: 22 BlakeleyRoad, Castlemaine

Price: $2,150,000 to $2,295,000

Agent: Jellis Craig

Contact: JeremyBottomley0433 772033

Carole Lenander 0401472 346

24 BuckleyStreet Harcourt

a 2 b 2 c

Theluxurious familyentertainerboasts threelarge livingspaces, thefront library showcasingbespokebuiltinshelvingbyinternationallyrenownedSamHallidayfrom Castlemaine’s Shivering Timbers

At oneend of thehomeisthe spacious master suitewithawalk-in robe andensuite Attheotherendare threerobedbedrooms,the mainbathroom,separatetoiletand laundry. At theheart of thehomeisthe open plan kitchen, diningand living room andthereisanadditionalloungeroomattherear.Thekitchenisashowstopperwith itsimportedItalian granitebenchtops, 900mm freestandingBertazzoni stoveand a fullyplumbed butler’s pantry

Outside, thegenerous undercover alfresco spaceand ten-seaterswimspa promise entertainingbliss.Beyond, theterraced,and reticulatedevergreen garden hasbeen thoughtfully plantedtoprovide year-round displays of colour

Private Sale

Inspect As advertised or by appointment

903sqm approx

Loads of countrycharm

Property: Aversatile home on 2.5 acres (approx.)

Address: 178LauristonReservoir Road,Kyneton

Price: $940,000

Agent: Raine &Horne Kyneton

Contact: JenniferPearce 0427422 508

Buying or Selling?

Sitting behind awhite picket fence just outside town is this fantastic home on acorner lot with loads of country charm. It offers anew and stylish kitchen and alight-filled bathroom.

With scattered native trees, great shedding, agoodsize paddock adjacent to the house, and views to Mount Macedon and beyond, this property is well located indeed! Whether you are looking to invest, want some space for ahorse or two, or even just looking for achangeoflifestyle, look no further. With great sized rooms and avery liveable floor plan the possibilities are endless. This home has lots of opportunities to live in/weekender or ahome extension for the growing family.

There is abonus with town water and natural gas connected and the property is just minutes to the V-line train station and the central township of Kyneton.

A

4 B 2 C 3 E 1

View Saturday 29 April 3:00 -3:30pm

Auction Sat13May at11:00am Web rh.com.au/gisborne

79 Sheedy Road, Gisborne

Wherequalitymeets comfort -5483m²

approx

•Deliveringa peaceful andprivatefamily

lifestyle

•Close to alltown amenities

•Mastercompletewith grand WIR and full ensuite

•Spacious wellappointed kitchen

•Town and tank water,ampleroom to builda shed or even drop in apool

A 5 B 2 C 2 E 1

View Saturday 29 April 3:00 -3:30pm

ForSale $2,250,000 -$2,475,000 Web rh.com.au/diggersrest

KenGrech 0418509 710 ken.grech@gisborne.rh.com.au

View Saturday 29 April 11:00 -11:30am

ForSale $940,000 Web rh.com.au/kyneton

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422508

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

Kyneton 5422 2678

13 High St, Kyneton rh.com.au/kyneton

178Lauriston Reservoir,Kyneton

Country Living at Its Best

•Offering anew stylishkitchen and alightfilledbathroom

•Scatterednativetrees,great shedding and good sizepaddock

•Views to Mount Macedonand beyond

•Opportunities to live in/weekend or a home extension forthe growing family

•A bonus of town water and natural gas connected

KenGrech 0418 509710

ken.grech@gisborne.rh.com.au

17-21 Napier Street, Diggers Rest

Lifestyle-Location -Panoramic Views

•Resort stylelivingon2.77acres

•Long country driveway to this outstanding elevated ranch stylehome

•Front and rear verandas overlook the amazing rural aspect

•Manicured and established gardens with lawn and decking area, tanks, dam and town water

•Plusbrick stables and paddocks ideal for apony

A 4 B 2 C 2

View Saturday 29 April 10:00 -10:30am

ForSale $1,095,000 Web rh.com.au/kyneton

32 Chisel Avenue, Kyneton

The most attractive Residential Investment!

•Well-renowned custom Elements Design &Buildnewlybuilt30.81sq qualityhome

•A touch of class and charm reflects taste and personalitywith exquisitefinishes

•Kitchen complimented by stone bench tops and abutler’spantry

•Gas central heating plus evaporative cooling and internal access garage

•Located in the sought-after “Kyneton on Riverside”

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422508

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

A 3 B 1 C 4

Midland

Property: Former All Saint’s Church offers original building and thoughtful extension

Address: 76 Castlemaine Street,Fryerstown

Price: $1,300,000

Agent: Belle Property Castlemaine

Contact: 5470 5811

Aslice of heaven!

Established in 1861, All Saints Church stands today as aone of akind property with the existing church building and athoughtful extension added designed by renowned architect Allan Willingham added in in 1982,.

The original church portion of the property includes an open plan space with vaulted ceiling, cosy open fireplace, spiral staircase, original pulpit, plus two upstairs bedrooms. The main bathroom/ laundry is housed in the old vestry and has an abundance of space.

Travel further down the hallway to the newer part of the home, the addition includes two bedrooms (main with ensuite and large walk-in robe) and acentral living room with wood heater and split system. There is awell equipped kitchen with gas cooking and timber cabinetry, connecting to an informal sitting/ breakfast area and alarge dining space.

Notable features throughout include timber lined ceilings, large windows, solar power and timber french doors from each room leading to the generous outdoor areas. There are paved courtyards and gardens surrounding the home, including established veggie gardens, fruit trees and enclosed chicken coop.

Recently converted, the former shed now provides abonus space perfect for working from home or to be utilised for guests, it has been fully lined and includes power, lighting, air conditioning and laminate flooring. There is adouble carport for parking and garden shed for extra storage.

Set on 4030m2 the land is generously treed with native varieties and nearby bushland adds to the country backdrop.

This brick veneer three-bedroom home has it all, quietly nestled within its environment on 2892m2 with the borrowed landscape from Moonlight Flat and Happy Valley, abounding with kangaroos, birds, and frogs, ascenic walk into Castlemaine or towards Chewton along the Leanganook walking track and a short stroll to the Wesley Hill Market every Saturday makes for the idyllic country lifestyle.

The spacious home features entry into the northfacing formal living and adjoining dining with large bay windows overlooking Moonlight Flat and towards Happy Valley. The kitchen provides an induction cooktop, asteam oven, asteam-assisted oven, an integrated oven, plenty of storage and views of the garden, and asecond living has sliding doors to a garden room with an adjoining kitchenette leading to the alfresco area. The garden room is the perfect place year-round to retreat to admire the garden, practise yoga or enjoy an afternoon drink with friends. Acentral hallway leads to astudy/ home office, a central bathroom, aseparate toilet, alaundry with external access, three spacious bedrooms with builtin robes, the main with bespoke shutters, and an ensuite.

Internal design details include large windows that capture the beautiful garden and birdlife, window shutters, ducted evaporative cooling and gas heating,

Livethe dream

ahot water heat pump, and a3kw integrated solar system.

Asweepingconcrete driveway leads to aremote garage with internal access to the entry foyer. The surrounding garden is private and planted with established trees of ornamental and productive fruiting varieties, raised veggie gardens and a combination of native and ornamental planting, all irrigated by six water tanks. Towards the back of the property is ashedwith an attached carport and asecond large shed/ workshop with asplit system and ducted for woodwork also has separate driveway access.

With only aquick drive into Castlemaine for retail and amenities, ashort stroll to Wesley Hill Bakehouse for amorning coffee and cake, or to the beautiful Green Folly nursery and cafe to add to the garden, 8Sheehan Court offers alifestyle to suit all, it’s time to sit back and enjoy life in the countryside.

Property: Three-bedroom home nestled within its environment on 2892m2

Address: 8Sheehan Court Castlemaine

Price: $1,185,000

Agent: Cantwell Property Castlemaine

Contact: TomRobertson 0473 642 644

for sale

Live the Dream

8Sheehan Court, Castlemaine

This brick veneer three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has it all, quietly nestled within its environment on 2892 sqm with the borrowed landscape from Moonlight Flat and Happy Valley Towards the back of the property is ashed with an attached carportand asecond large shed/ workshop has separate driveway access.

$1,185,000 View By Appointment

Contact TomRobertson 0473 642 644

t: 54721133

cantwellproperty.com.au

275 Barker Street, Castlemaine

Country Charm

34 Millot Lane, Muckleford

Asweeping driveway leads to the weatherboard three-bedroom home privately tucked away down a country lane overlooking the surrounding bushland on just over 12 acres (approx). The property includes aspacious north-facing studio, Bassett Creek runs through the property with fenced paddocks for the animals and old stables.

“Myhaven”

118 Diamond Gully Road, McKenzie Hill

This afantastic example of amaster-built home, built to last alifetime, with attention to detail and a well-thought-out floor plan. Beautifully presented, this brick veneer four-bedroom home is on a generous corner allotment with aprivate garden, an in-ground swimming pool and 1/2 acreofvacant land with alarge shed and aseparate driveway

$1,490,000

Contact TomRobertson 0473 642 644

Move-in Ready 7Masterson Close,Castlemaine

Elevated and in aquiet cul de sac is this fourbedroom brick veneer property on amanageablesized allotment of 507 sqm offering amove-in ready home. Design detail includes north-facing living, ducted heating and cooling, an integrated solar system and double glazing. For an easy and comfortable lifestyle, this is the home for you!

$925,000

View

Saturday 29th April

11:30am-12:00pm

Contact Rory Farley 0448 883 699

“Glenthorpe” -Auction Saturday 6th May 2023 12:00 pm

77 Douglas Lane, Harcourt

Areyou looking for an idyllic country-style home, on aquiet country road, within alandscape of gumtrees, paddocks and rolling mountains in the distance? “Glenthorpe” is the quintessential double-fronted weatherboardVictorian home, with an Edwardian addition, positioned within 10 acres of landscape and only ashort drive into Harcourt.

View Saturday 29th April 1:00pm-1:30pm

Contact Rory Farley 0448 883 699

Relaxed Living

21 Browns Avenue, Chewton

Elevated on its 1,320 sqm corner block with uninterruptedviews overlooking the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, this well-presented three-bedroom home offers arelaxed country lifestyle with natureatyour doorstep. The fully fenced property has adouble carport with an attached shed.

$760K-$795K

View

Saturday 29th April 11:00am-11:20am

Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

Private Oasis

17 Fryers Road, Campbells Creek

Privately tucked into its corner allotment of 710 sqm is this three-bedroom home. Afront verandahleads to the formal entrance and aspacious living room with adjoining dining. Large windows throughout the home capturethe garden, and the north-facing kitchen and dining overlook the back garden.The private garden features alow-maintenance garden.

$650K-$685K

View Saturday 29th April

12:00pm-12:30pm

Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

$850,000

View Saturday 29th April 10:30am-10:50am

Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

Pretty Industrial

130 Johnstone Street, Campbells Creek

Tucked away offJohnstone Street is this 5394m2 industrial-zoned allotment. Rarely do industrial lots look this pretty! Sloping down to Campbells Creek and enjoying views over the surrounding area, the allotment will allow for industrial usage and potentially acaretaker’sresidence (STCA). All town services areavailable with easy access to town.

$390,000

Contact TomRobertson 0473 642 644

Picture perfect

Apeaceful retreat enjoying aprivate and picturesque 40 acres of bushland, this substantial mudbrick home offers an ideal escape and self-sustainable lifestyle. Generous in size, the home still exudes warmth and character with its clever design and thoughtful layout. The sleeping accommodation is at either end of the home. Aparent’s retreat including light-filled bedroom, sitting room, dressing room and ensuite bathroom to one end, and two further oversize bedrooms, both with built-in storage at the other.

Aglass encased vestibule leads to the free-flowing living, dining and kitchen which dominate the centre of the home. Araked ceiling and high set windows create space and light and acurved feature wall and

expansive use of timber provide arustic feel. The kitchen has plenty of work room, gas cooking and walk-in pantry. Athree-piece main bathroom and large laundry room with external access complete the floor plan. The home is surrounded by mature gardens, has adouble car carport for vehicle storage plus single car garage which houses the battery setup for the solar system.

Completely off grid, the property is supported by a stand-alone solar power system with battery storage, large inverter and generator. Ample rain-water storage, wood fired heating, three dams, seasonal creek and large 18m x7.5m shedding enhance its self-sufficiency.

Property: Self-sufficient rural living in three bedroom home on apeaceful 40 acres

Address: 79 OttreysScrub,Walmer

Price: $880,000 -$910,000

Agent: Property Plus Real Estate

Contact: Di Selwood 54474088

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CHARACTER AND CHARM WITH SUB-DIVISION POTENTIAL

•2084sqm (aprx) lot with 2street frontages &current planning permit for sub-division

Inspect: Saturday 29/4 at 11.00–11.30am

Agent:

Di Selwood 0488 148 358

•Renovated WB cottage plus sep powered studio &outdoor entertaining area

•Fully fenced, carport, 20ft container for storage and 3kWsolar system

HARCOURT 2 High Street

CLASSIC 60S TIMEPIECE OFFERING POTENTIAL PLUS POSITION

• Generous corner allotment of 946sqm with vehicle access from Bagshaw Street

Inspect: Saturday 29/4 at 1015–10 45am

Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358

• Built in the 1960s retaining original features

• Light filled living, kitchen and dinette, central bathroom plus second toilet

• Fully fenced, 6m x 5 8m garage with power

Tylden

74 CemeteryRoad

"The Puddles"

On 4.94 Acres(2Ha)

Auction Saturday13May at 11.00am

Reserve Price $925,000

John Keating 0419 880 444

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

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

2bathrooms andlaundry,and thereisanexcellent elevated3.5m widex10m long frontverandah very useful forsome outdoorliving.

Other features include adouble garage,plus another storage shed,two excellentdams, afully enclosed orchard, andthereisa25kva transformeronthe property

Theproperty is withineasy walkingdistance(only 800m) to Tylden Recreation reserve and Tylden PrimarySchool

LancefieldGoldie

21 McEachernLane (Cnr MountWilliam Road)

On 22.1 Ha (54.6 Acres)

Auction Saturday20May at 1pm (Ifnot sold prior)

Reserve Price $2.65m

John Keating 0419 880 444

An undeniably blissful ruralretreat in an idyllic and secluded setting

This exceptional innercountrylifestyle property is one of the hidden jewels of theMacedon Ranges.

Features includea very privately sited 4bedroom residencenestledwithina beautiful established garden setting overlooking astunning ornamental lake of approximately 8acres surfaceareaplus asecond separate 2bedroom log cabin cottage

Superblifestyle features include afloodlit mod grass tennis court, with adjacentbar-b-cue pavilion, 2box stable,tack room andaménage

Farmingfeatures includehighly productivered volcanic soils,good pastures,6mainpaddocks,watertroughs in each paddock,amachineryshed, cattle yards, and irrigation plumbing reticulatedvia underground mains to hydrants in threepaddocks.

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

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Bird of themonth

Welcome to Bird of the Month, presented by Connecting Country and BirdLife Castlemaine District.

Each month we’re taking aclose look at one special local bird species. We’re excited to join forces to deliver you a different bird each month, seasonally adjusted, and welcome suggestions from the community. We have the brilliant Jane Rusden and Damian Kelly from BirdLife Castlemaine District writing about our next bird of the month, accompanied by Damian’s stunning photos.

White-fronted chat

Despite being quite common in certain areas, Iget excited when Isee awhitefronted chat because they are not so common in Mount Alexander Shire. A very striking bird, especially the male with its distinctive black and white colouring.

The female is abit more grey and brown, but still has the beautiful white chest and belly with the stunning black chest stripe.

The white-fronted chat’s range extends across the southern parts of Australia, avoiding the driest areas, Tasmania and some of the larger islands in Bass Straight.

Locally they can be found on the Moolort Plains, along the edges of wetlands such as Cairn Curran and Lignum Swamp, which would be typical habitat for them as it’s essentially open grassland around open damp and possibly saline patches of ground.

So what is it that makes white-fronted chats attracted to open areas of habitat? That would be food of course.

They wander around, but don’t hop, foraging for insects and occasionally seeds, on the ground and low shrubs.

If startled, they will fly ashort distance to aprominent perch such as abranch or fence. I’ve usually seen them perched on

fence wires.

White-fronted chats are usually stay in one place all year round, however weather and food availability will encourage them to move when necessary. Banding recoveries have been from less than 10km from the original site where the bird was banded, indicating they don’t move far.

Interestingly, behavioural studies at Laverton Saltworks in southern Victoria revealed that white-fronted chats were quite an adaptable species.

They will be in flocks of 30 or so birds, with pairs often foraging together, and also communally roost when not breeding. Cooperative breeding, where nonparent birds help raise chicks, is not apparent in this species and breeding pairs may change over the years. However, they nest semi-colonially, with several nests close together. So there’s awhole lot of breeding pairs, who are abit fluid about who they are paired to, hanging out together most of the time, but doing their own thing.

Breeding highlights the adaptability of white-fronted chats too, because it is opportunistic in drier country, largely in response torain and food availability. However in wetter coastal areas breeding is seasonal.

The nest is acup shaped structure and usually three eggs are laid. Both parents will brood and feed the chicks, and hopefully ahorsefield’s bronze cuckoo won’t find them toparasitise the nest with their egg

Connecting Country is anot-for-profit community group that works to increase, enhance and restore biodiversity across the Mount Alexander region of central Victoria. For more information, or to make adonation, visit the website: connectingcountry.org.au

(Top)Foragingamong seaweed on Port Fairybeeches is where this male white-fronted chat wascaptured. (Above) Afemalewhite-fronted chat with agreyhead, on afence wire,a very typicalperch forthis species. Photos: Damian Kelly

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April 27

Happy 90th Birthday!

Lots of love from all your family

KYNETON KN271311/L

PENNO

David Anthony

19.07.1952 -6.04.2023

Dearly lovedson of Frederickand Olive.

Brother of Trevor Husband to Christine (dec) and Nola.

Births, A personal tribute can say so much For r end y advice contact Kyneton 5422 1488 Castlemaine 5472 1788

Proud father of Jackie andJanelle and loving Pa to Lenny.

Bereavement Thanks

LUCAS -Geoff

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Deaths

TRICKEY -Justin Lloyd 09.07.1984 –17.04.2023

In loving memoryofmyson Justin. Iwillcherish everymomentIspent with you. Your pain is nowover, youare nowinGod’s arms Sleep peacefully my darling boy, till we meet again.

Love and cherished always, Mum. x Justin youwere our big brother we looked up to you.

Youare nowatpeaceinGod’s garden. We will miss youforever.

Loving brother to Angela &Ben Special Uncle of Riley, Logan, Aayliah &Arianna. x

Much lovedGrandsonofMary.

LovedbyUnclesJim,Mark&David

ForeverInOur Hearts x Our dearest Justin, mayyou rest peacefully in heaven nowthatyour suffering is over Loved, missed butnever forgotten.

Aunty Di, Uncle Tony,Alex, Lizzy &Gabby xxoo

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Employment

Castlemaine IGA Plus Liquor Vacancy available for Liquor Shop Manager (experience preferred) 38 hrs per week.

Resumetobe emailed to hkshunkang@ hotmail.com

TRUCK &DOG drivers and PLANT OPERATORS required. Based at Trentham, Victoria. Various full-time, part-time and casual roles available Rates above award and negotiable Must have experience Email your resume to office@griffithsgroup.com or call (03) 5424 1433 or 0437900995 (Sharon)

Kitchen Hand

Doxa Youth Foundation

•Permanent parttime or casual

•DoxaMalmsbury Camp

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

•.6EFT weekdays with limited evening work

ABOUT US

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

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Croquet conquest!

As end of term fun for 1st Kyneton Scouts, Kyneton Croquet Clubkindly hosted the Cubs and Scouts for ateach and reach session.

On Wednesday March 29, Graham Smith took time to welcome the children, run aquick quiz on their surprising croquet knowledge and explain abrief history of croquet before splitting into small groups with some more expert local players to learn the basic techniques.

Once the excited, mallet-wielding Scouts had mastered the basics, they moved on to afull game of croquet with everyone enjoying improvement and success at hitting the coloured balls through the metal hoops with the solid wooden mallets. It was agreat eveningofcommunity, hilarity and mayhem while people chased each other’s balls around as the sun set.

The Kyneton Croquet Club was established in 1876 making it possibly the oldest croquet club in Australia. Croquet is played together by both males and females –you could say it was always ahead of its time as there are no gender

differences for play. KCC is normally open for fun on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week and its members also travel for local, regional and Pennant competitions with much success. While many members are retired, the club is keen to involve younger people and as such have offered to host aJunior Kyneton Croquet Competition once the Scouts drum up afew teams. Watch this space!

If you are interested in learning more about Kyneton Croquet Club, or being part of ajunior competition with or without Scouts, please email kynetoncroquetclub@gmail.com

During term time, Cubs meet Mondays 6-7:30pm and Scouts meet Wednesdays 6-8pm at the Gillis Scout Hall on Franklin Street. If you’d like to find out more about membership or becoming aCub or Scout leader, visit www.scoutsvictoria.com.au.

The Scouts are very keen to hear from adults who would like to repay their Scouting service from their youth involvement (do you remember saying you would?), but you do not have to have been aScout to be aleader!

Current croquet champions Elizabeth Payne (Left) and Olwyn Snape from Macedon Ranges prepare for their top-of-the-table clash with Kyneton, to determine this year’s Division 3 Autumn Pennant winners The outcome will be known

Plenty of action forpetanque

Woodend Hanging Rock Petanque Club has experienced an action-packed few months.

In March, several teams travelled to Avoca for the weekend, to play in the Pyrenees Doubles Petanque Tournament.

The Pyrenees club put on agreat weekendofplay with lots of opportunities for prizes as well as afabulous raffle of several hamper baskets.

Woodend teams did well, with Louise and Clive Potter playing in the consolante and winning prizes of bottles of wine.

Members Ruth Giddings and Rod Gell came 13th of the 45 teams overall despite dreadful weather.

The next two weeks brought several Woodend teams to Nagambie with all teams playing well -RuthGiddingsand Rod Gell, came in eighth.

Next was the National Petanque Tournament held in Adelaide where Woodend members Shirley Marshall, along with her team made up of Camberwell club members, came in second in the National Ladies Triples over 60s.

President's Cup

The Woodend club is now organising its President’s Cup, in honour of Marilyn Steel, for May 4.

It will include adelicious dinner, fun and prizes to follow afew games of petanque, of course!

Members are asking anyone who has ever been involved in the club over the past 20 years or so, to join them to celebrate the work and dedication of long-standing president Chinka Steel, who will soon be leaving Woodend for the sunny climes of the Mornington Peninsula.

Anyone interested in trying the sport can visit the racecourse at Forest Street, Woodend, on Mondays at 2pm. The season will soon close for winter.

Any enquiries, or if you want to be included in activities, email: vicepresidentatpetanqueattherock.com.au

Dyer eyes offDarwin

Bill West

Long-time Kyneton-based trainer Neil Dyer is already thinking seriously about an expedition north for the 2023 Darwin Cup and associated races.

On Saturday, Dyer won the last event at Kyneton with six-yearold mare Svaneke, which he also part-owns.

Svaneke was the only locally trained winner on the seven-event program conducted by Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club.

Ridden by up-and-coming apprentice Tom Prebble, Svaneke came from well back in the field to beat $101 chance Unconquered.

Svaneke started at $11 and notched up her fourth wins from 26 starts.

In the first three races, local gallopers filled second place on each occasion as they tried to break their maiden status.

Football’sfuture

The girls from Gisborne Soccer Club opened the new season convincingly.

Led by coach Vince and team manager Seona the girls were ready to go.

Sharing the ball and the goals around it was obvious to all that this year will be astrong one.

The Gisborne Girls welcomed Darcy, adynamo in the middle, and Olivia with two goals on debut to their team.

This team of girls is agreat example of why Football Victoria is driving 50/50 participation by 2027.

The first two, Love Nest and Gunnafly, are trained by Liam Howley who has just relocated to Macedon Lodge.

Then second favourite Brooklyn Baby, from the Mick Sell Kyneton stable, ransecond behind the favourite in the third maiden on the program.

Chances of alocally trained winner did not look good unless punters waited until the “lucky last”, a0-58 Handicap over 1850m.

Svanake’s last win was back in October 2022 over 2082m at Moe, with apprentice Celine Gaudray on board.

That success at Moe was Dyer’s first since returning from his annual trip to Alice Springs and Darwin.

It’s an annual pilgrimage for Dyer that dates back to 2008, and he is something of afolklore figure in Darwin with three Darwin Cups to his credit.

Hawks Bay really put Dyer on the map “up north” when he won successive Darwin Cups in 2011 and 2012. He went on to win 14 races from 61 starts and chalk up $861,130 in prize money.

Then is was on to 2017, when

Royal Request gave the Kyneton trainer his third winner in the Cup.

Last year, 40-1 outsider Kaonic, ridden by John Keating, almost caused aboilover for Dyer by finishing aclose second in the $200,000 feature race.

VERY ENTHUSIASTIC

What has made Dyer even more enthusiastic about the Darwin Cup this year is his acquisition of asix-year-old from Chris Waller’s stables.

Dyer feels Mohican Heights is the ideal type of galloper for the Darwin Cup, and he could also be handy in Country Cups and Saturday races as well.

At one stage Mohican Heights ran in the prestigious Epsom Derby, and he has stake earnings of almost $400,000 tohis credit.

The gelding’s last win was at Eagle Farm (Queensland) on February 4, and he has since had runs at Rosehill Gardens, Eagle Farm and Doomben.

Dyer says shares are limited, and will be selling fast. Contact the trainer if you are interested.

Timelywin forHowley

Bill West

Rhythmic Dragon has provided well-known trainer Liam Howley with his first winner since moving his team back to Macedon Lodge last week.

Four-year-old Rhythmic Dragon broke through when he came from well back in the field in a1590m Maiden at Wodongaon Friday.

Ridden by Mitchell Aitken, the short-priced favourite settled back in the field and came with asustained run to beat Peniche by a length.

Rhythmic Dragon was having his 12th race start, and was back on the water walker at the state-of-the-art Macedon Lodge the next day.

Howley, who spent nearly 10 years at Macedon Lodge when it was owned by multiple Melbourne Cup winning owner and businessman Lloyd Williams, is thrilled to be back as atenant in very familiar surroundings

He has been training in the Macedon Ranges from apropertylocated at Pipers Creek, near Kyneton, since setting up business under the Liam Howley Racing banner.

The trainer intends to largely concentrate

on his substantial team of young horses in the immediate future, and one of his major ambitions is to eventually win the prestigious Cox Plate.

With younger gallopers available, he has also been able to attract interest by somenew owners to the sport.

In outlining the credentials of Macedon Lodge, Howley said last week he considers the property has been under utilised in regards to the number of thoroughbreds trained there in the past.

He predicts there is scope for Macedon Lodge to eventually cater for 150 to 200 gallopers at some stage in the future, with several trainers having their teams there.

Localwinner: Svaneke,riddenbyTom Prebble forNeil Dyer,winsthe final event at Kyneton on Saturday.

Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos.

L-R: (front) ShirleyMarshal, Louise Potter,RuthGiddings, (back) Rohan Dickson and Rod Gell.

CASTLEMAINE

Over 60 players turned out on Saturday for amedley stroke event.

Overall and B-grade winner was William Burgess with 87-1572, with Matt O’Brien 76-2-74 and Kors Van Eyk 99-23-76 being the respective Aand C-grade winners.

Nine holes mixed: Janet Roulston (32) with 17, from Bronwyn Gudgeon and Ruth Neath both 14.

KYNETON

Lorraine Ryan and Vicki Nettleton will represent Kyneton in the state final of the Doris Chambers straight foursomes at Sanctuary Lakes on October 68.

They qualified by scoring 36 points in aquick round last Tuesday.

CenturyinChallenge

Exactly 100 stableford points was the winning tally in Romsey Golf Club’s Women’s Challenge Bowl.

On abeautiful day some excellent golf was played, with 42 players from 12 Dalhousie and neighbouring clubs participating.

AKilmore trio emerged as the 2023 champions, finishing three points ahead of aWoodend

Helen Dennett (15 handicap) had 32 points, Jill Banon (29) had 38, and Sophie Banon (25) came in with 30.

They were certainly pleased to accept the trophies from Kelly Scott, representing TJ Scott & Son, the day’s sponsor.

Individual winners:

Broadford’s Mary Campbell (17 handicap) had 35 points to edge out Romsey’s Jenny Hartley (21) on acountback.

Cheryl Garner (24) from Woodend took out B-grade with 35 points, and Woodend’s Cheryl Payne (31) had 33 to top C-grad.

NTPs went to Jill Banon and Lisa Caines (Trentham).

Appreciation was expressed to the maintenance members who prepared the course, and the team of diligent ladies who played their role with pre-planning, food preparation ,and general assistance.

Captain Darlene Baker was also thanked for organising the golf side of the day.

Town &District

Stuart Gunnell (14) best in B-grade with 37, and Peter Semmens (23) carding 39 in C-grade.

Thanks to ‘Shooter’ Dawson the fairways looked atreat for Wednesday’s stableford, and Bruce Fraser has the surrounds looking a picture, and with Oils’ mowing, the greens are still fast and true.

Tony Carter (12) had 38 points to hold off Brian Walsh (18) on 37 in A-grade, and Gary Liddy (21) excelled with 43 in B-grade, 10 clear of Mike Gorman (19).

ROMSEY

The final of the Algie Mitchell Shield went right down to the 18th hole in ideal conditions on Saturday.

Maddison Woodman.

U12 Girls in nail-biter

Kyneton Rangers Under 12 Girls’ team treated spectators to an incredible nail-biting match against the Golden City Jumbucks to mark the start of their 2023 season.

The sun was shining, the supporters were cheering, and we even saw shades of Argentina's World Cup win in 2022!

The match was closely fought with great competitive spirit and support.

"I'm so proud of the skills practised being put into play by all the girls in the first match of the season," said coach Bec Cole.

"I think we are going to have agreat season."

Maddison Woodman scored two early goals for Kyneton, putting pressure on the Jumbucks to reply. Several great saves from Kyneton’s goalie, Jennifer Betts, kept the score in the Rangers' favour. However when the final whistle blew, the end score was tied at two goals a piece. With such agreat start to the season, the

girls cannot wait for next week.

Kyneton District Soccer Club results:

U12 Girls Kyneton Rangers 2: 2Golden City

Jumbucks

U12 Mixed Blues Kyneton Rangers 3: 4 Spring Gully Jets

U12 Mixed CKyneton Rangers 3:4Border Raiders Vikings

U14 Girls Kyneton Rangers 2: 0Swan Hill SC

U14 Mixed AKyneton Rangers 1: 5Border RaidersFC

U16 Girls Kyneton Rangers 11 :2Strathfieldsaye Colts United FC

U16 Mixed Kyneton Rangers 0:9Border Raiders FC

Womens Kyneton Rangers 8: 0Latrobe University SC

Mens Kyneton Rangers 4: 3Broadmeadows Stars SC

Runners-up with 33 were Denise Murphy –JudyQuick, on acountback from Judy Aldred –Valma Smoors.

Anne Stone won the nine holes with 24 points, and NTPs went to Aldred, Smoors, Teatote Davies, Michelle Werner and Rachael McAndrew.

Damien Summers (17) blitzed the field with 42 points in Wednesday’s stableford, from Ross Martin (11) with 33. Davies (20) was the ladies’ winner with 33.

The second round of the RSL singles knockout was played on Saturday,

The eight players to advance to the quarter-finals are Barry Murphy, Barry Keane, Jason McClure, Paul Moore, Noel Alldis, David Pitcher, Jesper Hansen and Terry Gamble.

Stableford: Peter Robbins (8) took out A-grade with 39 points, from Mat Hodgkiss (7) with 38, and Terry Kot (17) wrapped up B-grade with 40, by six from Adam Parsonage (16).

NTPs went to Hodgkiss, Tien Ho, Andrew McLaren, Jonathan Beachey and David McKelvie (also super pin).

LANCEFIELD

There has been aconsiderable growth in Dalhousie District Veterans (Over 60s) fortnightly participation, and such was the case in their stableford event at Lancefield on Thursday.

An immaculate course and fine weather added to the experience, with the A-grade winner being John O’Neill (13) of Goonawarra. Lancefield duo Dale Schmidt and Mark Cruise had 36 and 35 in B-grade, and C-grade went to Ian Lee (24) from Broadford with 38 points.

The next Vets’ day is at Strathbogie at 9am on Thursday, May 11.

The 13-hole women’s Ambrose on Wednesday saw Robyn Stevens (NTP), Anne Robinson and Ros Jensen win with 43, from Mrlane Pattinson, Jenni Vennell and Bronwyn Wilson 45.4.

Legends: James Whitford (16) 40 points, from Ed Godek (17) 35 and Ken Murchison (25) 34.

With Sunday pennant in full swing, alarger than usual Saturday field turned out –some wanted to practise more and the regular barbecue attracted others.

Bert Parks (17) prevailed with 36 points from newcomer Mark Balla (17) on 35.

MOUNT MACEDON

Saturday’s stableford could not have been played in better conditions with aquarter of the field playing to their handicap or better.

Overall and A-grade winner was David Watt (10) with 41 points, with

With Mal Mottram and Davey Kenney usually long and straight from the tee, their short game could well be the decider.

Mottram had to concede ashot on four hole, and as the last is the toughest on the course, this was the decider as both pared it so Kenney won 1-up after areal battle.

So much so that the loser shot four under his handicap, and the winner five!

All others played par, often frustrating but one the purists call the fairest of all.

Some excellent scores, with Mitchell Atlas (9) finishing +3 to edgr out Mick Nicholls Snr (25) on acountback. Jenney Hartley (20) was third on +2, and Luke Lyons snared three NTPs.

The Royal Women’s Hospital 4BBB was held on Wednesday.

Winners were Kath Jekabsons (38) and Darlene Baker (17) with 42 points, the former having a scorching round.

Jenney Hartley (20) and Wendy Gosden (31) were runners-up on 40.

Women’s pennant began last week at Kilmore, and Romsey’s top side went down narrowly to a strong Marysville combination.

Round 3pennant for the men saw Romsey’s scratch side defeated by averystrongTrentham team on the Trentham course, and the handicap side go down 5-0 with three matches very close against Broadford.

TRENTHAM

Graham Purton was in fine form on Saturday as afield of 91 turned out forthe Graham Purton Memorial.

From ahandicap of 14, Purton finished +5 and claimed themedal and B-grade prize.

The other grade winners were visitor.

Kyneton’sCameron Hendy (11) finished +1 in A-grade, and SGA GC’s BrettBowker (28) had the sametally in C-grade.

The ladies played for the May medal, with Kathy Keating 82-2270 and Sally Kirkright 91-21-70. They will now contest aplay-off.

Vicki Cronin excelled with the day’s best tally of 82-17-65.

WOODEND

There was aclose finish in last Tuesday’s stableford, with players enjoying the course before coring and sanding later in the week.

Maurice Kelly (17) took the honours with 17 stableford points, on a countback from Peter Elliott (29).

Plenty of good news after the third round of pennant, with Woodend’s top team maintaining its unbeaten record with a5-0 whitewash of promoted Lancefield.

Bowl champions (From left –Helen Dennett, Jill Banon and Sophie Banon with KellyScott.

Dominant displays in MCDFNL

Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball Club sides battled out round two matches last Saturday.

Maldon and Dunolly enjoyed aweek's rest following their Good Friday clash at the Bill Woodfull Reserve where the Eagles got up by 20 points.

2022 premiers Harcourt posted their second victory for the year with aconvincing win over the Avoca Bulldogs. The Lions kicked off the match with afourgoalopening term and Avoca never recovered with Harcourt 25.26 (176) eventually defeating Avoxa 2.6 (18) by 158 points.

Newstead went down to Lexton by the narrow margin of eight points. Newstead kicked an unanswered 5.3 in the opening term to hold adominant 33 point lead at the first change. But Lexton fought their way back into the game and eventually ran over the top of the tiring Steaders in the final term to win 11.7 (73) to Newstead 9.11 (65).

Campbells Creek started on apositive foot against powerhouse Carisbrook kicking two goals to opening their account. However, the Redbacks soon took charge of the match and eventually ran out winners 35.25 (235) to Campbells Creek 2.1 (13).

In other matches Natte Bealiba 18.17 (125) had abig win over the Maryborough Rovers 4.7 (31) and Navarre 14.10 (94) got the edge over Talbot 12.5 (77).

Saints supreme

As anticipated, Trentham footballers had no trouble in defeating their opponents at Hedges Park, Maryborough, on Saturday.

The Saints were not extended by Royal Park, and by far the more interesting encounter was in the A-grade netball.

Trentham netballers fought hard and came away with a44-41 victory, adding confidence for tougher games ahead.

It was adifferent story in B-grade, with the home side prevailing 34-14.

Trentham won the C-grade match 28-13, the 15&Us went down 39-5, and there were plenty of cheers from Saints’ fans when the U11s won their first match 12-10.

Trentham Reserves were unextended to win their football match 24.17 to 1.8, with the best players listed as Quinn Kennell, Mitchell Jensen, Cade Griffiths, Brendan Jensen and Matt Smith.

In the seniors, the Saints had more of a workout, prevailing by 130 points, 24.22 to 6.6.

Cooper Webber-Mirkin led the way with eight goals, Jake Keogh managed four, and Joel Cowen was again in top form.

The Saints are at home to Campbells Creek this Saturday, knowing that tougher harder matches lie ahead.

In netball rep side

Players from Gisborne and Castlemaine are among those selected in Bendigo Football Netball League’s 17&U netball representative side. There were 14 very talented young players named after recent trials.

Gisborne has three players –Bella Connors, Emma Joyce and Dash Taylor in the side, with Castlemaine’s inclusions being Kyla Byrne and Megan Wilson.

Coaches of the side are Nicole Donnellon and Sharni McPherson.

The first outing for the BFNL lineup will be in the Golden City Tournament on Sunday, May 7.

Players are looking forward to have the chance to play in the Netball Victori Association Championships.

“The quality of the recent trails were of an incredibly high standard which is exciting for the future of BFNL netball,” BFNL manager Andrew Tomlins said.

DragonsdominantoverTigers

Kyneton netballerswork hard

Kyneton A-grade netballers can be optimistic about the season ahead after afine showing against reigning premiers Sandhurst on Saturday.

The Showgrounds was ahive of activity for the Tigers first home matches, and Sandhurst is the benchmark in the Bendigo League in netball.

Nerves got the better of some of the Tigers in the first quarter, enabling the visitors to surge ahead.

It was adifferent story in the second half; strong holds and tremendous shooting accuracy from Claire Oakley lifted the side.

Dynamic defence from Bev Ingleton and Tilly Shepherd ldd to multiple intercepts, and Kyneton outscored Sandhurst in the third term –nomeanfeat!

In the end, Sandhurst had a52-41 margin,withIngletonearning the Anzac Day Most Courageous Player award made

available by the Kyneton sub-branch of the RSL.

The other four netball matches were wore won by the very talented Sandhurst teams, despite the Tigers trying very hard to stem the flow of goals.

In A-Reserve grade the score was 67-37; it was 61-30 in B-grade, 75-14 in B Reserve, and 77-14 in the 17s. Sandhurst also gained aclean sweep of victories in the three football matches.

Kyneton’s hopes of aseniorfootball victory over Sandhurst at the Showgrounds were not fulfilled. The Dragons dominated for much of the match to win 15.14. (104) to 5.10. (40).

Pictured is Hamish Yunghanns (top) who was among the Tigers' best, and young gun Caleb Fisher (above).

Bulldogs shake offPies

The Castlemaine Magpies played host to Gisborne in Bendigo Football Netball League round two action at the Camp Reserve last Saturday.

The Magpies led by new coach Brendan Shepherd came into their first home match of the season off back of awin over fellow Magpies Maryborough at Princes Park in round one.

The Bulldogs were chasing their first win for 2023 after going down to Strathfieldsaye Storm by 12 points in round one at Gardiner Reserve.

The first quarter opened in sunny autumn conditions in front of ahuge crowd and proved to be areal arm wrestle with both sides struggling to find their groove and gain the ascendency.

Gisborne eventually managed to get the first goal on the board kicking 1.3 for the term, while the Magpies registered apoint.

Both sides hit their stride in the second stanza with Castlemaine kicking three goals for the term, but the Bulldogs had all

the answers kicking six goals to hold ahandy 28 point buffer at half time.

Gisborne continued to pepper the goals in the third term kicking 3.4 for the quarter, while keeping the Magpies to two points and at the final change had extended their lead out to 48 points.

Castlemaine continued to battle on in the final term adding another hard fought 1.4 to their tally but the Bulldogs squeezed through another 6.3 to win the match by 77 points.

Gisborne 16.13 (109) to Castlemaine 4.8 (32).

Best for Gisborne were ruckman Braidon Blake who kicked four goals, former Magpie forward Zach Denahy who booted three and new recruit Ryan Bourke who also kicked three.

The determined Magpie outfit were well served by newcomer Matt Filo and young gun Brodie Byrne and Callum McConachy who was in everything and posted two of the Pies' four goals for the match.

Women’s football kicks off

The long-awaited senior women’s football competition in the Riddell League kicks off this Friday night (April 28).

There are six teams, with afixture of 10 rounds, and afinals series over three weeks.

Round one opens on Friday at 7pm, with Romsey at home toKyneton.

The other two first round matches are on Saturday afternoon –with Macedon at home toMelton at Tony Clarke Oval at noon, and Mt Alexander playing Woodend-Hesket at Harcourt (2pm start).

Romsey is thrilled to be kicking off against Kyneton, and coach Aaron Paterson is excited about the prospects of the completely new team, bolstered by an influx of recruits in thepastfortnight.

The Romsey women held apractise match on Friday night, and knowthat Kyneton, coached by Phil Hawkes, will likely have aside with plenty of previous experience.

The RDFNL had ajunior andyouth girls’ competition last season, but could not field seniors.

With the inclusion of three new clubs, that prospect became areality.

League operations manager Aaron McLean is pleased to see along-term goal of the league come to fruition.

“Thank you to all clubs for their patience and their flexibility to ensure the best possible competition," he said.

“The RDFNL looks forward to our first games this weekend, starting with Romsey versus Kyneton."

Other important dates include the league bye on June 10 and the Pride Cup between Kyneton and Mt Alexander on June 24.

McLean said the league looked forward to celebrating the senior women’s season alongside the senior men’s football and senior netball competitions at the senior presentation night.

Flying start

After the first two rounds, Gisborne’s two women’s football sides in the Essendon District League remain unbeaten.

At Gardiner Reserve on Saturday morning, the Under 18.5 team defeated Hillside 9.6 (60) to 1.2 (8).

This followed up on their opening round 4.5 to 4.2 victory over Strathmore.

The Gisborne open age women’s team monopolised the ball and thrashed Pascoe Vale 29.10 to 0.0 in their second match for the season.

Charlotte Noonan led the scoring spree with nine goals.

BFNL matches

Gisborne footballers are looking forward toastrong showing against Eaglehawk at Gardiner Reserve on Saturday.

Other round 3matches are: South Bendigo vKyneton. Castlemaine vStrathfieldsaye.

Sandhurst vGoldenSquare.

Maryborough vKangaroo Flat

RDFNL games

Round 3matches in the Riddell District Football League this Saturday are:

Melton Centrals vRomsey.

Diggers Rest vLancefield.

Wallan vWestern Rams. Macedon –BYE

The Castlemaine side never gave up throwing everything at Gisborne right down to the final siren.

Photo: Max Lesser

AGisborneplayerstrives to bring his Magpie opponent to ground. Photo: Max Lesser

GOALS: Riddell: HaydnRoss 6Dylan Tarczon3Connor

Hagan Oliver Powell TommyAlkemade Oscar Besanko

TrentStead Darcy McGrathAilinClarke Benjamin ZarbJack

Morganti. BEST: Riddell: Darcy McGrathHaydn Ross Dylan TarczonOliver Powell Jesse HortonBryce Williamson.

GOALS: Woodend-Hesket:EMinns 5, SMedland 4, T

O’Loughlin 2, JArceri, DToman, CDumper,KBaker,R

Paterson, DDavie,DBramley Lancefield: JRegan 3, LGiles

2, BBryant2,RO’Meara2,A Simpson, AShepherdley,J

Radford, APacers BEST: Woodend-Hesket:D Toman, S

Medland,EMinns,JArceri, KBaker,D Bramley Lancefield:

ZWebb,LFellows,MConlan, TWaters, MBowden, LGiles

Reserves

RIDDELL

WESTERN

GOALS: Riddell: Not provided.WesternRams: Anthony

Close 2ClintonJarrett 2. BEST: Riddell: Not provided

WesternRams: Christopher Arnold Gordon Churchill Madol

Madol ClintonJarrett AnthonyClose Joshua Casey.

WALLAN

MELTONCENTRALS

WOODEND-HESKET4.4 6.9 12.12 18.18 (126)

LANCEFIELD 0.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 (12)

GOALS: Woodend-Hesket:KHaddad4,NStephens 4,

EDavie 2, DHarrison, PPodbury, MBourke,MCrozier,J

SheppardLancefield: Details N/A BEST: Woodend-Hesket

PPodbury, LBourke,J Chettle,MCrozier,N Stephens,J

Styles Lancefield: ZWebb,LFellows,M Conlan, TWaters, M Bowden, LGiles

Under 19.5

GISBORNE GIANTS5.1 9.4 12.5 19.7 (121)

RIDDELL 1.1 4.2 6.3 6.4 (40)

GOALS: Riddell: Jaye Doolan 2Jackson Wadden 2Thomas

George JarredApps BEST: Riddell: Jackson Wadden Jaye

Doolan JarredAppsDanielRanieriKaneFrewThomas

Campbells Creek:T Goulding KBagley BEST:

Creek:CKing LRae PTaylor-Pooter KBagley T

Newstead: NWebster 2J Charlton SReeceL Chapman KCordy FChapman. BEST: Newstead: SReeceK

DKeane MHepburnB Jackson JThomas.

NatteBealiba: LAlexander 5SBarrett2 ERoss

TALBOT4.2

GOALS: Talbot: DKennedy 6L Griffiths JScholten PLahey

RAquilina WMcnabb.Navarre:J Wiecek CBloomfield BEST:

Talbot: DKennedy PLahey RAquilina JScholten JSzabo B

THannett

Murphy

GOALS: Woodend-Hesket:MForbes 4, JTadd2,BFarrugia

2, JCornish 2, JDowling,C Templeton Lancefield: N

Johnston, CTempleton, DLewis,JDowling,M White, X

Tadd BEST: Woodend-Hesket:JHarbinson, JFreestone,B

Sankey Lancefield: DGiles,J Freestone,BSankey,BDobell LMcTrusty, JO Meara

GOALS:

Castlemaine: MFiloBByrne LButcher JByrne C

Kyneton: RPretty3 JPlowman LBeattie BEST:

DBennington LCrean-Kyriazis DHarrisHIngleton

ZRyan

SPORT PHOTOS

Hawks receiveafright

Bill West

In round 11 last year, Woodend-Hesket footballers thrashed Lancefield by 85 points on Saturday the Tigers showed they can be competitive in their 150th year by slamming on eight goals to three in astunning second quarter display against the Hawks.

Football followers throughout the league will be heartened by the Tigers’ showing, as it took eight goals in the last term for the Hawks to wrap up the four points.

The match under lights at Gilbert Gordon Reserve was the debut outing for the Tigers this season, and under new coach Tim Bannan they showed they are not going to be ‘easy beats’ for sides with finals aspirations.

“We are still in the world of the unknown. We are ready but it is going to be atough one,” Bannan stated in the lead-up to the match.

Woodend-Hesket, after astunning win over reigning premiers Riddell and acommendable loss against astrong Diggers Rest lineup, was without big men Tom Gawthrop and Tayte Pears.

Tom Waters, an icon of district football and Tigers’ captain, showed he is still aquality ruckman and leader, and it seems obvious after this effort that the Tigers have much more depth than last season.

To ram home eight goals to three in the second term with some quality football gave the Tigers a19-points lead at the long interval, something no one could have predicted before the match.

Tigers’ supporters were ecstatic, and the Hawks under coach Josh Pound knew they had to regain control.

The advantage of two hard games and match fitness, plus the skills of dangerous forwards Ethan Minns and Sam Medland and the presence of Daniel Toman played apartinWoodend-Hesket’s revival.

The Hawks took control with an eight goals to two final quarter, but there was plenty of applause for the Tigers’ effort.

Recruit Zach Webb made an impressive debut, and class defender Luke Fellows showed he is in for agood season.

“It’s our 150th year as aclub and we want to make everyone proud to be aLancefield member or supporter,” Bannan stated in the lead-in to the match. Saturday went along way towards that aim.

The end result in favour of the Hawks was 18.9 to 13.8, and their next match is on May 6against Western Rams, with Lancefield having awinnable match against Melton Centrals the same day.

RIDDELL UP AND DOWN

Who would have thought Riddell would be outscore by four goals to two points by Western Rams? It happened on Saturday.

The temporary third term hiccup at Bomberland was followed by a9.2 to nil last quarter blitz as the home side finished up with an 18.8 to 6.3 margin.

Riddell was below full strength, with tall and mobile teenager Darcy McGrath again prominent.

Former captain Hayden Ross showed his class with six goals,

and the fearless Dylan Tarczon continued to impress after his man of the match effort against Macedon.

Riddell will have adifferent looking and stronger lineup for the big match at Romsey on May 6.

In the other senior match on Saturday, Wallan accounted for an improving Melton Centrals by 35 points.

TODAY AT MACEDON

Today is Anzac Day, and Macedon and Diggers Rest play in ablockbuster at Tony Clarke Reserve.

Macedon Football Netball Club welcomes all and invites them to take part in the Anzac Day Service to remember those who served their country in all theatres of war.

The service will take place at 1.30pm, before the senior football and netball matches.

At the conclusion of these matches, the Grumont Medal and McDougall Medal will be presented –these medals are named in honour of two local families who valiantly served their country.

Almost aclean sweep

Woodend-Hesket netballers were after aclean sweep of their four games against Lancefield on Saturday, but just missed out.

The Tigers forced atie against the Hawks in the 19 and Under section, but the other three matches resulted in clear cut margins for the home club.

In A-grade, the Hawks scored 53 (Charlee Duff-Tytler 31, Matilda Lethlean 22) to

Behaviour callout

After just one round of junior and senior netball in the Riddell League in 2023, behaviour of the wrong type has emerged as an issue.

This was spelt out strongly on Saturday in adetailed statement by the league’s netball manager, Grace Bibby.

Writing in the league’s official RECORD publication available at all senior matches, Bibby pulled no punches.

“Many club coordinators have had issues with parents, while umpires continue to have issues with players, coaches and spectators,” she wrote.

The netball manager asked that her comments be used as a‘friendly reminder’ that this is acommunity sport and everyone should feel safe and have fun playing asport we all love.

‘CALL

IT OUT’

“So if you witness any poor behaviour we ask you to call it out.”

Various examples of poor parent sideline behaviour were given; these included foul language, threats or aggression directed towards the coach, umpire, player or even another parent.

The pitfalls of parents demonstrating poor sportsmanship were spelt out.

Further, Bibby pointed out that when people blamed an umpire for the result of a game, children learned to make excuses for outcomes.

Thousands of decisions are made by umpires, coaches and players in asinglematch, so to focus on one single decision made by an umpire as the sole reason for the outcome of the game only teaches children how to absolve themselves of responsibility for their own actions.

Many clubs have policies to deal with abusive parents, which may result in them being suspended or even banned from them creeping into the sport.

“When your child sees their parents exhibiting good sportsmanship, they are more likely to display it, too.”

Examples of good sideline behaviour were also spent out in the interests of improving the overall situation.

Martin soon

Lancefield’s 27), Riddell 55 (Shelby Holter 41) beat Western Rams in ahigh-scoring contest, and Wallan 49 was too good for Melton Centrals 42.

B-grade: Woodend-Hesket 40 dLancefield 22, Riddell 46 dRams 42, and Centrals 40 dWallan23.

19 and Under: Woodend-Hesket 27 tied with Lancefield 27, Romsey 18 dGisborne Giants 8, Rams 50 dRiddell 28.

Afootballer who could make abig impact in the Riddell League this season is expected to play his first match for Woodend-Hesket soon.

He is imposing ruckman Tim Martin, a former dual Michelsen Medal winner with Sandhurst in the Bendigo League.

Martin has been recruited by Woodend-Hesket, and his credentials are such the smaller and speedy Hawks will be welcoming his arrival. Maybe not opposition teams.

Scoring chance: Lancefield A-gradersbegan well against Woodend-Hesket, butthe Hawks ended up well in command.

Readytogo: Woodend-Hesket captain Al Rae (at left) and Lancefield counterpartTom Watersatthe coin toss at GilbertGordon Reserve on Saturday.

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