Midland Express Tuesday 23 May 2023

Music forthe FirstPiano

JacquelineOgeil

Saturday10thJune, 11am

Enter thesound worldof 1700,where thebeginnings of aclassical approach to music wasbeingexplored, andwhere akeyboard instrument wasinvented that couldshape andshade dynamics.

Bartolomeo Cristofori invented thepianointhe 1690s andmadehis last instrument in 1729/1730.

TheCristoforireproduction playedbyJacquelineOgeil in this recital is oneofonly twocopies in theworld.

In this program Scarlatti is joined by otherItalian composerswho were findingindividual ways of respondingtothe piano’s expressivecapabilities.

Gershwin &More

Simon Tedeschi with special guest George Washingmachine

Friday9th June, 7.30pm

Extraordinaryconcert

pianist,Simon Tedeschi, is oneofAustralia’s bestlovedclassical musicians, performingeverything from Mozartand Chopin to Debussyand Prokofiev fororchestras, festivals, and venues aroundthe world, from SydneyOperaHouse to Carnegie Hall. With alongharboured love of jazz,and threecelebrated albums of Gershwin’s music to his name, tonight Tedeschi teams up with jazz vocalist andviolinist, George Washingmachine, for somethingalittle different -Gershwin favourites and classic jazz standards by Cole Porter,Oscar Peterson,Fats Waller andmore.

TheAlma Zygier Trio

Saturday10thJune, 7.30pm

Commandingthe stage with aheady mix of jazz andblues, Alma Zygier’s mesmerisingpresence brings to this timeless music atruly authentic yetmodern grit.Her idiosyncratic songwritingand vocals teeter on theedgeofplayful andpeculiar, abalancing actshe hasperfected.Alma masterfully portraysboth herpower and fragility, deliveringperformances that areenigmatic and provocative. TheMelbournebornsongstress defies expectations andcontinues to leaveaudiencesinawe after everyperformance

Schubert’sDeath andthe Maiden

AffinityStringQuartet

Monday12th June, 11.30am

AffinityQuartetperforms Schubert’sepic 45 minuteString

Quartetno.14 ‘Death andthe Maiden’, whichwas not publicly performedduringhis lifetime. When composingitin1824, the 27 yearold Schubertstruggled with knowledgeofhis imminent death from syphilis. His imaginingof‘Death andthe Maiden’ is inspired by the18th centurypoem of thesamenameby Matthias Claudius. Schubert’s‘Death andthe Maiden’conveys an intoxicatingdialogue between present,past andfuture.

Music forthe King:Handel’sCoronation Anthems

Ensemble Gombert&Accademia Arcadia

Saturday10thJune, 4.00pm &Sunday11th June, 7.00pm

Thefour CoronationAnthems areamong Handel’smostcherished choral works. They were composed forperformance in Westminster AbbeyatKing George II’scoronation on 11 October 1727, andZadok thePriest has been sungat everycoronation of aBritish monarch since that time. The Dettingen Te Deum, composed to celebrateBritish victory in theBattle of Dettingen in 1743,isa lesser-known work,but powerful andhighlyfestive.

Harmoniemusik

Melbourne ConservatoriumofMusic

Chamber Winds

Saturday10thJune, 2.30pm

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music staff andstudentswill performMozart’sopera“La Clemenza di Tito”arranged forwind sextet alongside original worksbyWeber andCrusell.

Liaison andThe Seasons

Ensemble Liaison

Sunday11th June, 4.00pm

Saturday10thJune

3.30-8.30pm Extended Shop Trading, Food Trucks, Street Organ

4.20-8.10pm Outdoor choir performances

5.00pm ProjectedArt

Exhibition With ArtworkBy

MaryLarnach-Jones

8.40pm Choral Big Sing

Forthe first time, on Saturday 10 June, WoodendWinter Arts Festival brings colour,light and soundintoHighStreet by night with aprojected artexhibition on theheritage buildings of Woodend, extendedtrading hoursand musiciansand song warmingthe winter’s night. Artworkbylocal artist Mary Larnach-Jones will illuminate Woodend’sbelovedfacades and musicwill be heardfrom street organs andhundreds of voices together in song.

Described by Limelight magazineasa ‘national treasure’, Ensemble Liaison is oneofAustralia’s leadinginternationally acclaimed ensembles. Join them at theStAmbrose Hall fora programfeaturingJohannesBrahms’ glorious Romanticism; anew Australian work writtenespeciallyfor the Trio; anda selection of their favourite ‘Seasons’ by Argentinian Tango master, AstorPiazzolla.

FantazyofViols

Consortium

Sunday11th June, 12.00pm

Fromthe enigmatic genius of William Lawestothe haunting sounds of PeterSculthorpe’s Djilile, experiencemusic through thecrystallinemedium of aconsort of viols in Fantazy. Be sure nottomiss this performance,featuringfive of Australia’s finest viol players at theStAmbrose Hall.

Protesting anti-protestlaws

Victoria’santi-protest laws targeting forest protectors were contested through astate-wide survey action for threatened flora and fauna on Saturday

Under new laws that came into effect on Saturday,people conducting surveys within asafety harvest zone may receive fines up to $11,095, which they could receive in the mail anytime within the next 12 months.

All surveys were conducted in areas where a'Timber Harvesting Safety Zone' (public exclusion zone) is either already in place or where one could be applied any day

The new laws also increase the maximum penalty to $22,120 or one-year jail term if found with aprohibited device within aTHSZ.

Wombat Action Group spokesperson Amy Calton said protest must be protected, especially within aclimate crisis.

"The government must repeal these outrageous laws and take meaningful action to protect the environment," she said.

"The day'saction sent avery strong message to the government that their attempts to criminalise our efforts to protect our environment will not stop us showing up.

"This is just too important to ignore."

Flora and fauna surveys took place at five sites across Victoria: in Wombat State Forest, Toolangi, Alberton West, Powelltown, and Colquhoun forest in East Gippsland.

Surveyors found endangered greater gliders, koalas, endangered tree geebungs (an old-growth understorey plant) and a critically endangered leadbeater’spossum.

More than 130 plant and fungi observations were recorded on the iNaturalist app.

Four Greens MPs were among those who illegally entered aTHSZin Wombat State Forest to survey for plant species.

Heart of Vienna

Ms Calton said there were no authorities present on the day,however protesters had been regularly issued infringement notices after being identified in photographs.

"Weare waiting to see whether or not we will receive fines and are very much still at risk ofan $11,000 fine, including the MPs," she said.

"These new protestlaws are very much in line with the heavy handed approach being taken by authorities in the repeated fining of activists for entirely legal activities, whichare almost always revoked in court."

Citizen scientists in the Wombat State Forest cross the line into aTHSZ at Bullarto.

Photo: Matt Hrkac

Pharmacyownersfurious over dispensing scheme

Jade Jungwirth

Pharmacy owners across the country have slammed the federal government's new 60-day dispensing scheme, which will enable patients to obtain 60-day prescriptions for certain medications –instead of the usual 30 days.

The scheme begins on September 1 and will roll out in three stages over the next year

According to Malmsbury Pharmacy owner Beshr Farid, an independent report initiated through the Pharmacy Guild found that, on average, pharmacies would lose as much $170,000 ayear under the new scheme.

"Wewere told in April that this was happening. As afact. No consultation," Farid told the Express

"I'm lucky my pharmacy is viable with no bank loan, but other pharmacies that have loans won't be able to afford this.

"Wemake money from dispensing and use that to subsidise free services such as deliveries, blood pressure checks and Webster packs. The result of the scheme will be areduction of hours and the need to charge for services that were previously provided for free," he said.

"Based on what I've seen in New Zealand and the UK when the scheme was introduced, it'slikely that between 300-400 pharmacies will close around Australia," Farid said.

Stacey Mannix, aco-owner of the McKenzie Davey Pharmacy in Castlemaine, told the Express that patients on healthcare cards would not benefit from the changes because it would take them longer to reach the safety net.

"At the moment, after the patients get 36 scripts, they receive the rest for free, but the new system will mean they reach the 36 scripts much later," she said.

"The government has said it will reinvest the savings into pharmacies, but it's not actually new money,rather services that were already being paid for,the money is just being redistributed differently."

Pharmacists are also worried about the potential impacts the new scheme will have on medication shortages.

Gary Leung, who owns pharmacies in Maldon and Strathdale, said that medicine shortages, particularly since COVID, were not new,but implementing 60-day dispensing would only exacerbate the problem.

"Some people will hoard medications, while many others will struggle to find any Last but not least it will increase the risk for potential drug overdose," Leung said.

Federal MP Lisa Chesters will be meeting with anumber of local pharmacy

owners in early June to discuss their concerns.

"I’ve met with several local pharmacists to hear their concerns and have passed these back to the Minister.We want to keep working with pharmacists to support the important role they play in healthcare," Ms Chesters told the Express "I caution people from taking advice from the pharmacy lobby in the form of afrankly,dishonest and cynical scare campaign.

"When this change was first being considered, the Health Minister and Department gave the guild plenty of notice and spent four weeks in lengthy negotiations. The guild walked away from that process and an agreement couldn’t be

reached."

Ms Chesters is confident that overall demand for medicines will remain unchanged and the reform won't add to shortages.

"The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, which recommended the 60-day dispensing in 2018, has advised that of the list of the 320 medicines eligible for the scheme, only seven of them are currently experiencing a shortage without some alternative brand or formulation available."

According to Ms Chesters, the government will launch the National Scope of Practice Review later this year to look at how all health professionals –including pharmacists –can work to their full scope of practice.

Beef

Pork Ribs $14.99kg (American Style)

Pork Fillets $15.99kg

Eye Fillet (1.4-1.8kg) $51.99kg

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Gary Leung, owner of pharmacies in Maldon and Strathdale, believes the new 60-day dispensing scheme will lead to pharmacies employing fewer staff, keeping trading hours to aminimum and increasing the price of their merchandise.

THIS WEEKS SPECIALS

Help shape

Hepburn’s future

Hepburn Shire Council is encouraging community feedback and ideas on the future of townships around the shire as it develops township structure plans forClunes, Creswick, Daylesfordand Hepburn Springs, Glenlyon and Trentham.

These plans will look at future options for eachtowninterms of housing, business and economic development, transport(including walking and cycling), protecting the environment and cultural heritage, neighbourhood character and urban design.

To have your say, complete asurveyvia: participate.hepburn.vic. gov.au/future-hepburn before 11pm on Sunday June 18.

Community conversation events will also take place at the Trentham Sportsground Reserve Pavilion on Wednesday May31from4pm to 6pm, andGlenlyonTown Hall on ThursdayJune 8 from 4pm to 6pm.

Call to lowerthe risk

AmyHume

Wildlife rescuers across Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges are seeking the support of property owners to prevent injury to wildlife in fencing.

“Callouts to wildlife caught in fencing are the next most common wildlife rescues after road hits,” wildlife rescuer Ian Slattery told the Express

“Kangaroos are the species that fencing causes the most problems for.Often roos will try to jump afence and misjudge the height. This often results in their feet getting constricted between the top two strands.”

Ian specialises in macropod (kangaroo and wallaby) rescues and has been working across central Victoria for the past 15 years.

He said there were practical ways for property owners to lower the risk of fencing to wildlife.

“Barbed wire and ring-lock fencing is an absolute nightmare for all wildlife –itjust rips their legs or wings apart. If people do need to have fencing there are other options that are friendlier to wildlife,” he said.

“Property owners can consider using fine mesh. Another thing that can help is lowering the height of fences or leaving acouple of areas with gaps at the bottom so roos can go underneath. Removing any old, unnecessary,fencing helps too.

“Roos find it more difficult to judge fence heights at night. Iencourage people to put white tape on the top wire to increase visibility.”

Property owners are asked to check their fence lines and surroundings regularly for signs of injured wildlife.

If they find akangaroo caught in afence on their property they are encouraged to call in awildlife rescuer to assist.

“People often think they are doing the right thing by cutting aroo out of fencing but it can create other problems,” Ian said.

“If the kangaroo has been injured after getting caught and it hops away as soon as it has been freed we then have an injured animal in need of care that is much more difficult to find and treat.

“The best thing to do is to call arescue group for help to they can sedate the roo before it is freed. That way the roo can be properly assessed

Council news

Sorry Day andNational Reconciliation Week

Acknowledge SorryDay (26May)and National Reconciliation

Week (27May to 3June)bycoming along to alocal event. Activities include filmscreenings, artexhibitions, community commemorations,cultural tours and more

Find out what’s on at mountalexander.vic.gov.au/News.

Employment opportunities

Youth Activities Support Officer –parttime

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday29May

Maternal and Child Health Nurse–Team Leader –part time

Regional Assessment Coordinator –parttime

ApprenticeGardener –full time

Customer ServiceOfficer –two positions, parttime

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday5 June

CreativeIndustriesOfficer –parttime

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday12June

Find out more at mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Current_vacancies.

Upcoming Council meeting

•Unscheduled Council meeting to hear budgetsubmissions: Tuesday23May,5.00pm

•NextCouncil meeting: Tuesday20June, 6.30pm

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

and there is less risk.”

Ian advised people should only free akangaroo themselves as alast resort and if they can keep it contained to be assessed for injuries. For Wildlife emergencies, contact Wildlife Victoria on 8400 7300.

Callouts to wildlife caught in fencing are the next most common wildlife rescues after road hits.

Building healthy landscapes

Passion, purpose and practice were the words used to describe this year’sMacedon Ranges Shire Council Healthy Landscapes –Holistic Grazing Management course.

Eighteen farmers and land managers were inspired and armed with the knowledge to forge their own path into regenerative agriculture on their parcel of land.

Sidonia Beef manager Sam White said regenerative agriculture was growing rapidly in Australia and had proven to be better for the farmer,the animals and the environment.

“With the climate ever changing and throwing up challenges each season, being resilient as afarmer is more important now then ever before,” he said.

“And managing your landscape in aregenerative way and taking it to abetter,more resilient place is what we teach in this course.”

The success of this program has seen it awarded ‘The Premier’s Choice ‘award at 2021 Premier’sSustainability Awards.

Another course is being planned for later this year and more information will be released in the coming months.

Talking and learning about regenerative agriculture.

Alcohol theft in Gisborne

Police are investigating alcohol theft that occurred in Gisborne on Saturday, April 22.

It is believed the offender,a manin his late 20s to early 30s, attended a bottle shop where he took three bottles of tequila and placed them down the front of his tracksuit pants. No attempts were made to pay for the alcohol before the man left the store.

The offender is described as wearing adark tracksuit pants, abomber jacket and black sneakers.

Investigators have released an image of aman who may be able to assist with enquiries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333

Objections to Kerrie development

Objectors to development of Rural Conservation land in Kerrie have raised concerns about fire risk, inappropriate use of land and environmental impact.

The application for Lot 1Gradys Lane seeks to develop a15-hectare site for a house, studio, two agricultural buildings and horse husbandry for two horses.

The application has attracted seven objections with many airing their concerns to Macedon Ranges Shire councillors at aPlanning Delegated Committee meeting earlier this month.

Neighbours Drs Tamsyn and James Murray,associated with Josh'sRainbow Eggs, sought aconsistent message from council on maintaining land used for farming.

“I’m calling on the council to be consistent in regard to deletion of small farmlets in the area in favour of residences,” James said.

“Real estate agents lead people to believe that permit applications will get up. If there was aconsistent message from the council that small farmland was to stay small farmland Ithink that would be really helpful for all concerned.

“I really struggle to see howtwo horses on the property is justification for adwelling, plus arental studio.”

He said the area was ahigh fire risk and also held environmental concerns about

adding another home to the landscape with impact on waterways.

Fellow objector Rosie McClean echoed their concerns, stating the applicant would set aprecedent.

“The high risk permit brings nobenefits to our dispersed farming community,” she said.

“[The application sets] precedent for lots under 40 hectares in aRural Conservation Zone farming landscape to add adwelling plus money-making studio.

"It contradicts direction to encourage consolidation of existing isolated small lots and discourage development of small lots in rural zones for residential use.”

Speaking on behalf of the applicant, town planner Chris Banon acknowledged the bushfire risk but maintained the application complied with all conditions. He said the CFAhad also reviewed the plans.

“The planning scheme contains detailed provisions that must be complied with in areas of bushfire management overlay.These scheme conditions have been addressed and complied with,” he said.

He said the built form would not be visible from other dwellings in the area.

Councillors are expected to make a decision on the application at the next planning delegated committee meeting on June 14.

Communitytogatherand reflect

Mount Alexander Shire Council will be recognising Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week with anumber of events open to the community

This will begin with aSorry Day Commemoration to be held at Castlemaine Secondary College in Lawson Parade this Friday May 26 at 10.30am.

The morning will include aWelcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony and guest speakers.

National Reconciliation Week (May 27-June 7) will be launched the following day,May 27, with an official opening to be held at the historic Market Building in Mostyn Street at 10.30am.

The event will include aperformance from the Peace Choir and the annual Nalderun Awards.

This year’stheme is ‘Be avoice for generations’, and encourages everyone to use their power,their words and their vote to create abetter,more just Australia for everyone.

Mount Alexander Shire mayor Cr Rosie Annear said that Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week were important for acknowledging the pain of the past and looking towards a reconciled future.

“Weall have arole to play in reconciliation. By coming together we can collectively build relationships and communities that value, recognise and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures and their histories,” she said.

The creative world of art and design

Art consultant Christopher Menz will be the guest speaker at Kyneton U3A this Friday,May 26.

Menz is aformer director of the Art Gallery of South Australia and has published and lectured extensively on decorative arts, most notably on the design work of William Morris.

William Morris (1834-96) –poet, novelist, artist and socialist –was one of the greatest pattern designers of all time.

He is most famous for his superb textiles and wallpapers and the books produced at his Kelmscott Press.

Morris’sLondon design firm (1861-1940) was one of the most successful and progressive in Victorian Britain. It had international clients that extended to Australia.

The talk will explore, illustrate and discuss the design work of William Morris for Morris and Company and the Kelmscott Press.

Friday@U3A happens at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute on Fridays during school term time. Presentations are at 2pm and finish up with acup of tea.

This program is open to the public –you don’t have to be amember of U3A Kyneton to attend.

Tylden

Primary School

Strong focus on Literacy &Numeracy

Many opportunities for enquiring minds Wide rangeof

Principal: Lee MacDonald Ph: 5424 8244 www.tyldenps.vic.edu.au

Go along for ajourney into the creative world of art and design in Victorian England.

more information, please email Leanne Gamble at

Christopher Menz.

Uncle Rick Nelson performs the Smoking Ceremony at Sorry Day 2022.

Landcare launches

The Macedon and Mount Macedon region has anew landcare group.

Alaunch event was staged last month at the Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House and included aWelcome to Country by Aunty Karen Jones.

Macedon Ranges Shire mayor Annette Death and deputy mayor Jennifer Anderson spoke about the critical role that volunteer environmental community groups played in protecting the region’senvironment.

Greg Boldiston, awell-known local with apassion for natural science, spoke about the geological history of the mountain.

Astrong focus of the new landcare group will be local waterways.

Group president Kate Lawrence highlighted the vital role waterways played in connecting every aspect of the local ecosystem, referencing how the platypus was emblematic of the condition of the region’swaterways.

“My dream is to imagine our waterways fit for the reintroduction of platypus," she said.

"The magnitude of the task can feel overwhelming, but the history of landcare is one of hope. And being in and of community,and taking action through landcare we have the perfect counterweights to being overwhelmed.”

For more information or to get involved with the group, email: mmm.landcare@ gmail.com and request to be put on the e-list.

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'A helping hand in life'

Unit plan objections

Objectors to acontemporary two-lot development with adouble-storey component say its an overdevelopment for the proposed New Gisborne site.

The development includes one single-storey unit and one double-storey unit on about 800m2 at 1 Thom Street.

Plans attracted four objections on various grounds including overdevelopment, excessive height, overlooking, inconsistencies with neighbourhood character and loss of amenity.

Councillors are expected to make adecision on the application at the next planning delegated committee meeting on June 14.

Local projects win funding

Hepburn Shire Council has awarded $25,320 to support community led projects in the latest round of funding through its community grants program.

There were 12 successful applicants, which included $2500 for Bullarto Public Hall Committee equipment, $2000 for Trentham Lions Club's Wood for the Needy initiative and $2000 for Anglicare's ongoing relief work for at-risk and homeless people.

Bidtoretain woodshed Bid to retain

Kyneton and District Town Square Co-Op is fighting to retain ahistoric feature they say is earmarked for demolition in plans to reinvigorate the old Kyneton Primary School precinct.

The former school is expected to be transformed into acreative precinct operated by Working Heritage with design overseen by Development Victoria through Creative Victoria.

But the Co-Op said plans for the site showed intent to demolish ac.1861 bluestone woodshed that the community wished to maintain.

"Last century this was vigorously opposed by Kyneton residents when the government was extending the school to the south of the bluestone section," Co-Op member Rob Bakes said.

"Totheir credit, the 1980s architects modi-

fied the plans and included the building in the new library where it currently stands.

"It seems that the current designers lack regard for the importance of Kyneton'sVictorian buildings and our strong wish as acommunity to preserve this heritage."

The Co-Op has also raised concern about the proposed construction of acar park in the open public area on the eastern side of the school buildings. They say it threatens the community vision for atown square at the heart of the Kyneton township.

"This proposal runs roughshod over the vision for an open pedestrian mall in this location," Mr Bakes said.

"It ignores the huge increase in car-parking capacity right around the school and beyond,

especially asaresult of the removal of pedestrian crossings and other restrictions.

"The car park would also prevent construction of an amphitheatre and the consequent loss ofits associated community benefits.

"The amphitheatre construction in the southeast corner would have the unique advantage of preserving the open public space while at the same time providing an outdoor events venue and valuable storage space for (community groups)."

The Co-Op presented apetition with 1700 signatures to Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell last week requesting abandonment of plans to demolish the bluestone woodshed and construction of acar park in Kyneton’stown square open public space.

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Rob Bakes, Berenice Snowden and Tilly Nuttall hand over apetition to Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell.

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Films to screen at micro-cinema

This year,Castlemaine Documentary Festival introduces asecond venue –The Yurt –abeautiful micro-cinema located at Western Reserve within easy walking distance to the Theatre Royal.

The Yurt features an alternative program of family-friendly sessions across the Saturday and Sunday mornings and enticing programs for young people in the afternoons and evenings.

Here is what’sinstore:

WEREWOLVES

Hunt down werewolves or tear villagers to shreds.

Fun for young and old in this interactive survival game in The Yurt.

As night falls on the town of Millers Hollow,there’s trouble afoot and werewolves are stalking the innocent villagers.

As each morning breaks, the death toll rises and it’suptothe villagers to try and find the werewolves lurking in plain sight among them.

In this immersive game of accusation, deceit and fun/murder,a room full of strangers are each given acard with their role and pitted against each other as they try to work together to weed out the werewolves and avoid hanging their own.

MONGOLIAN BLING

In an ancient culture with arich history,the beats and rhymes of Mongolia’srappers are breaking down social and political boundaries and helping to forge anew identity

SECRETS IN THE SCAT

From the mysterious cubic poop of wombats to the precious pink waste of whales, join scientists as they explore nature’ssmelliest secrets on an ingenious hunt for the clues hidden in animal poop.

KEEP STEPPING

On the urban fringe, two young women, gifted with movement and empowered by dance, battle for abetter life in the underground world of competitive street dance.

WALKING THE FISH

The story of the birth of the Castlemaine Fringe. With interviews of the original participants, footage of the festival and tales of scandal and intrigue, this film invites appreciation for the rich history of community arts that we all enjoy

CAMP DIFFERENT

In July 2022, 50 young people of diverse ages and backgrounds with distinctly different backgrounds, each with their own unique abilities, interests and perspectives, came together in Maldon Victoria to share an extraordinary experience, attending acamp for three days to make afilm about being different. This is what happened…

TERROR NULLIUS

Part political satire, eco-horror and road movie, this political revenge fable offers an un-writing of Australian national mythologies. Binding together adocumentary impulse with the bent plot-lines of Australian film texts, Soda Jerk’srevisionist history opens awilful narrative space where cinema fictions and historical facts permeate each other in new ways.

The apocalyptic desert camps of Mad Max 2 become the site of refugee detention, feminist motorcycle gangs rule the highways, and flesh-eating sheep are recast as anti-colonial insurgents.

CASTLEMAINE WARRIORS

ARevisionist Historyfor the Post Truth Era

The discovery of alost Chinese Junk on the banks of the Yarra River Melbourne Australia, leads amateur archaeologist and artist Dale Cox to an extraordinary discovery in Castlemaine –a warrior army of mouse-like sculptures

buried before European discovery and colonisation of Australia.

With acore premise to examine an alternative historical and cultural possibility,ina fun and challenging way it seeks to shift the conversation away from the Eurocentric perspective of Australia’scolonisation. It’sa collision of art and ideas.

See the website for session details –cdocff.com.au

The Yurt is abeautiful micro-cinema located at Western Reserve.

VolunteersmakeEdgar’sMission special

Revered not-for-profit animal haven Edgar’sMission put the spotlight on its valued volunteers last week in celebration of National Volunteer Week.

The farmed animal sanctuary in Lancefield, which recently celebrated its 20 year milestone, relies on the assistance of kind-hearted people donating their time to help keep the animal residents happy,healthy and safe.

“2023 has seen some mammoth rescues, including more than 600 roosters, 60 cats, and 20 alpacas from dire circumstances across the state,” said founder and longestserving volunteer,Pam Ahern.

“Without our loyal volunteers helping to keep our sanctuary beautiful –even when this involves dealing with dirt, dust and poop in all weather conditions –wecouldn’t have achieved all that we have.”

Aleisha Mason, an architect by day,joined Edgar’sMission last year

“The first day volunteering Icouldn’t wipe the smile away,and Ileft excited for the next weekend,” she said.

“Learning about the animals and their stories, learning that Edgar’swas afarm sanctuary that helped animals in need, some in the most vulnerable situations, Iknew then that Iwould want to dedicate my time to helping.”

Aleisha has formed aspecial bond with Lambini, aresident at the sanctuary who acts as aseeing-eye sheep to his blind pal Ray Ray

“Lambini is abig softy.Heenjoys alot of hugs and is very happy,often running over to me when Icall him,” she said.

For Aleisha, Edgar’sMission is her happy place, and the staffand volunteers have become like family

“Being able to assist and spend time with the animals, getting to know their remarkable stories, and seeing them thrive and heal is very special,” she shared.

Through her time volunteering, Aleisha has gained a deeper understanding and perspective on the importance of creating akinder world for animals.

“Knowing their unique circumstances and stories, as well as developing special bonds with each of the animals, has inspired adeeper commitment,” she said.

Edgar’sMission is currently seeking regular volunteers. To find out more about volunteering for Edgar’sMission, visit: edgarsmission.org.au/volunteer

For volunteer Aleisha Mason, Edgar’sMission is her happy place, and the staffand volunteers have become like family

Old phone in adrawer?

Phone battery 'dead' or need help wiping your info before recycling it? Want help with settings?

Bring phones along to the next Castlemaine and surrounds Repair Cafe on May 28.

Volunteer repairers at the Cafe also try to repair your broken household appliances, do sewing repair and teach basic bicycle maintenance.

The Mending Circle is agroup of people coming together to sew,crochet, darn, maybe knit. Join them at the Cafe to learn or swap tips. Bring along your bike to learn basic bicycle maintenance.

If you, your family or friends have some items lying around the house that need fixing, take them along to the next Castlemaine and surrounds Repair Cafe. Have acuppa while you learn some troubleshooting and repair skills.

The Repair Cafe is now six years old. The Cafe is grateful to those who have volunteered and those who have brought things along to be repaired.

It'scalled aCafebecause you may have to wait for arepairer to be available so you can have acuppa while you wait.

The Repair Cafe tries to offer tea and coffee to all people attending but that takes volunteers. If you can occasionally help out at the Cafe or maybe offer repair skills go along and have achat or call Chris on 5470 5508. If leaving amessage please leave your name and number clearly

Youcheck also out the facebook page and website too castlemainereapircafe. wordpress.com.

The Cafe is on Sunday May 28 at Castlemaine Community House, 30 Templeton Street, 10am to 1pm. Enter via the car park to the ramp and the back door.Ifthe Cafe is busy the last item accepted is at 12.30.

Ceramicists coaxing their clay

The members of Macedon Ranges Potters are excited to present their new works at their annual exhibition and to once again be taking part in the Woodend Winter Arts Festival.

Fourteen passionate potters have been busily working away,gently coaxing their clay into athing of beauty,making the

maximum use of their studios and have now emerged from these creative spaces, each with new and exciting ceramic work they want to share during the Woodend Winter Arts Festival exhibition of 2023.

The potters look forward to welcoming you to their warm and cosy space at the Cobaw Community Centre for chance to

meet the artist and perhaps purchase a unique work of art for agift or maybe for yourselves.

It will be open 10am-4pm,Saturday, Sunday and Monday,June 10, 11 and 12, at the Woodend Community Hub, Cobaw Community Centre, Forest Street, Woodend. Entry is free.

Celtic sounds in Castlemaine

The monthly Castlemaine Celtic Singing Circle is open to those who love music and performance. You are welcome to perform if you love singing Celtic songs, or you can be part of the enthusiastic audience. At the end of the session the group will have asingalong to well-known Celtic songs.

This event is always on from 2.30pm on the third Saturday of the month at the Northern Arts Hotel in Castlemaine.

Upcoming dates include: June 17, July 15 and August 19 from 2.30pm to 5pm.

For more information, email: rosegub@bigpond.com

Carolyn Pain in studio.

Autumn leaf platters by Carolyn Pain.

Dishes by Marg Altmann.

Anightofglitz andglamour

Friday May 12 was anight of glitz and glamour at Luxor Reception Centre in Taylors Lakes.

Fifty-two Kyneton High School students put on an exceptional performance showing the eight weeks of long dance practise nights had certainly paid off.

"The students turned up in limos and fancy cars looking like amillion dollars," Deb coordinator Jodie Cox said.

"After being filmed and photographed they went through one last practise before all of their guests began to arrive.

"Then the parents, families and friends of the students and school watched in admiration as our very talented students strutted their stuff on the dance floor with elegance and grace.

"I’m sure everyone present on the night would agree these students did a fantastic job with their presentation and dancing giving them all something to be very proud of.

"Well done to everyone involved –you certainly did your families and the school very proud.

"Thanks to our dance teachers, Rebecca Wallace and Aiden Brohm, and deb assistant Anne-Marie James.

"Thank you also to our official party –David Romer and Gareth Rowe for being our Guests of Honour,Ana Rees our school principal and Faye Zollia our assistant principal and MC for the night.

"But most of all thanks to all the great debs and partners who did such an awesome job of entertaining everyone. Youare awesome!"

Australia’sbrightest minds to appear

The Words and Ideas Program has been akey feature of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival since its first inception 18 years ago.

Curated by pioneering author Don Watson, this year’sprogram promises to be as captivating as ever,asleading luminaries discuss challenging contemporary issues such as the clean energy challenge, climate catastrophe, pandemics, peace and war.Along with alively discussion on politics, media and democracy

Headliners include seasoned journalists, fascinating authors, international relations experts, political advisors, climate leaders, aNobel prize winner and more.

The Woodend Community Centre will host a series of thought-provoking discussions over the four days of the festival, which runs over the King’s Birthday long weekend, from June 9-12.

Highlights on the Saturday include adiscussion on the climate catastrophe with two of Australia’s leading experts on climate change. Join Lauren Rickards and Jamie Button as they discuss what the scientific truth of the matter is and how long we’ve got, along with what a‘renewable’ Australia might look like.

On the Sunday,Nobel prize winner Peter Doherty will join award-winning journalist and author Christine Keneally to discuss how the pandemic has shaped our lives and what we can expect in the future. Later in the day,political adviser and journalist Jim Middleton will join forces with international relations expert Nick Bisley for alively discussion on modern day peace and war and whether the world is headed for anew cold war,orperhaps ahot one?

On the final day of WWAF,the Sheila Drummond Memorial will see three of Australia’smost influential journalists lead alively discussion on politics, media and democracy.Join George Megalagenis, Sean Kelly and Sally Warhaft as they chat about rampant lies, conspiracy theories, fake news, deepening tribalism, and fashionable fascisms. They’ll also address the questions of how we can ensure faith in democratic institutions, including the media, and who how we

invigorate Australian democracy

Digi agehits

Motorists will soon have the option to carry their licence on their phone with a digital driver licence trial in Ballarat before a statewide rollout by 2024.

The new technology will give motorists the choice to store asecure digital version of their driver licence in the Service Victoria app or soon-to-be-launched my VicRoadsapp

Thelicence has asecure, timed QR code that can bescannedbylicence validators such as police, businesses and other authorities to verify authenticity and prevent fraudulent use. Drivers will still have the option to use their physical licence.

Former chief scientist Alan Finkel will share his compelling insights and expertise and make thecasefor Australia leading the wayinthe global transition to clean energy.

Photo: Mark Fitzgerald

Teaand trivia

The Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House invites you to an Australia’s Biggest Morning Teafundraising event on Thursday May 25, from 10am to noon.

Australia’sBiggest Morning Tearaises fundstosupport cancer treatment and cancer research.

“I wonder how many people know that 162,163 Australians were diagnosed with Cancer in 2022!” asked Samara Hodson, president of the Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House.

“The Biggest Morning Teaisa way of us doing our bit to support the vital work of the Cancer Council.”

Go along with some morning tea to share and some spare cash to donate. Play Tearivia and Guess the Cup with the Tea!

Spend the morning with your community supporting important work and having afun couple of hours.

If you can’t make it on the morning and would like to support the House’sfundraising efforts, donations can be made via www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/fundraisers/MMMCH

Email hello@mmmcommunityhouse.org to register your attendance.

The Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House is located at 47Victoria Street, Macedon.

Bring morning tea to share.

$5 entry and fundraising games during the morning.

From Lancefield to Mansfield

Macedon Ranges photographer Zoe Phillips is known for capturing the beauty of rural life in her work, which will be showcased in an exhibition at Mansfield.

Zoe is an award-winning photographer with 18 years' experience. She is aphotographer for the Weekly Times newspaper, has published abook: Best of Times – images of rural Australia and also produces aDOGS calendar each year with the Weekly Times

The photography on show at the Produce Store Mansfield, Through My Eyes by Zoe Phillips Photography,isacollection of Zoe’s personal portfolio photographed from Lancefield to Mansfield.

It is acollection of dawns, dusks and hoofbeats, arecorded experience by the artist, of her adventures in the high country and beyond.

The work of photographer Zoe Phillips will be on show at The Produce Store in Mansfield from Sunday May 28.

The proceeds from the sale of acanvas printed photograph of Kyneton local Ross Brosnan riding Clover on Mount Stirling will be donated to Mansfield hospital.

Cat curfew to come in

Hepburn Shire Council has endorsed the introduction of adusk-to-dawn cat curfew enforceable from July 1.

From that date cats must be securely confined to the owner’sproperty between sunset and sunrise. The curfew will help re-

duce the risks associated with allowing cats to roam outdoors suchasbreeding, fighting, becoming injured or killing wildlife.

All cats over three monthsofage must be microchipped and registered.

Registration is free for the first 12 months.

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LEAVENO ONEINNEED

Soltan up forsale

Romsey'smuch-loved restaurant Soltan Pepper has been listed for sale after celebrating 18 years in Main Street.

"[We're] looking back with afeeling of pride and humility that we built this place from next to nothing and that it’sbeen such a big part of so many people’slives," the owners posted to social media last week.

"While we’ve absolutely loved our time in hospitality,weneed to slow things down, for us and our health. It is with mixed emotions and many asleepless night we’ve decided as afamily it’stime."

The business has been listed with Ray White Romsey and it is believed potential buyers have already expressed interest.

Can you fill these shoes?

Kyneton Theatre Company is opening auditions for its upcoming production The Wiz

The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical 'Wonderful Wizard of Oz' is ajoyous modern retelling of L. Frank Baum'sclassic children'sstory

Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by atornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz.

To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and all-powerful wizard in Emerald City

Along the way,she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands onDorothy’s magical ruby slippers.

To make it home safely,Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’snoplace like home.

Roles are now being cast for Dorothy Gale, Hunk/Scarecrow,Hickory/Tin Man, Zeke/ Cowardly Lion, Almira Gultch/Wicked Witch of the West,Professor Marvel/The Wizard, Glinda, Aunt Em, Uncle Henry,winkies, flying monkeys, ozians and adult munchkins.

"Weare looking for adiverserange of performers –including children," Kyneton Theatre Company'sLucy Watson said.

There are roles for strong vocalists, dancers and actors –ofcourse, areally strong female lead to play Dorothy

"We'd also love to hear from anyone who is keen on learning to do lights, sound, backstage, props, sets and costumes, or anyone with experience, of course! We welcome people from all backgrounds and would lovetoget as much diversity in the cast and crew as possible," Lucy said.

Auditions will be held at Kyneton'sBluestone Theatre from 10am to 5pm on Saturday May 27 and Sunday May 28.

For more information or to register your interest, visit: kynetontheatrecompany.com.au to register or email kynetontheatre@gmail.com

The production will run throughout October at the Bluestone Theatre.

Kyneton Theatre Company is seeking talent for its upcoming production.

Taste te OF WINTER

KynetonRSL

The kitchen at Kyneton RSL makes the menu reflects the seasons so now the weather is cool, expect the best of winter warmers. But there is one thing that is constant at the RSL –and it is perfect in all weathers so it seems –the Sunday roast available every day of the week! It’sa classicthat not many establishments offer these days but it is so popular at the RSL that it is always on the menu. Finish your roast meal with astickydate or bread and butter pudding and you will have prefect cold weather treats. Also keep eye out for some specials coming from kitchen such as the Hot Guinness Pies or the much-loved lamb shanks.

TheKynetonHotel

You’ll do well warming up this winter at The Kyneton Hotel. The fires will be alight, the footy on the telly and the drinks flowing and the menu with The Kyneton Hotel’sown twist, will make your day

Perfect for the cold weather is the Red Wine &Port Braised Beef Cheek with Kyneton Hotel mash, silverbeet and sticky gravy.Then there’sanother goodie from the tempting menu, Lemongrass Grilled Chicken Breast on asalty, sweet and spicy Vietnamese salad with peanut sauce. Or there’sthe fettucine in a12-hour lamb ragu with parmesan. How to decide?

Taproom at Shedshaker Brewery

Settle into cooler days with warming ales and delicious pizzas at Shedshaker Brewery’sTaproom. With an ever-changing lineup of beers across their 11 taps, alongside the finest in local wines, ciders and agreat range of low and non-alcoholic drinks, you can always find the right drop. This season’snew beers include aWest Coast IPA, an American Brown Ale, amid-strength XPAand aBock, which is aGerman-styled darker larger.The food menu showcases regional producers with cheeses, smallgoods and ice cream, and gourmet pizzas served four days aweek. Midweek offers aMexican menu with tacos and nachos available Tuesdays and Wednesdays. As always, live entertainment continues. Check their socials for updates.

Taste te OF WINTER

DoughSiDough

Bread is abasic –toast and Vegemite for breakfast, sandwiches rschoollunches –but basic doesn’t mean boring, it just means saneveryday necessity.A good bread is something to go out fyour way to buy.Itwill add oomph to any meal or snack. The and-crafted bread from Dough Si Dough sourdough bakery in Kyneton is something to drool over.Multigrain loaves, white block oaves and ‘designer’ loaves such as olive or pumpkin sourdough are perfect to accompany soup, acheeseboard or just as awinter warming treat. And they are reasonably priced for speciality breads as are the cakes and other treats from this bakery

GreatWestern Ballan

After adrive through the countryside on awintry day,you want to make sure you arrive at awarming destination. The Great Western Hotel at Ballan will certainly not disappoint.

Dhabaatthe Mill

Any Indian food –curries especially –are the perfect winter meal. Dhaba at the Mill has adelicious range of Indian dishes to warm the soul. One of the most popular is the Butter Chicken, which is free range and marinated in yoghurt and mixed with arange of spices loved on the sub-continent. For those who want to steer away from meat, apopular winter warmer is the Aloo Baingan with potato and eggplant, garam masala and other spices it will warm you up!

The atmosphere is relaxing, friendly and casual, but mixed with Great Western’s style and sophistication combined with ahint of retro vibe.

Hearty and delicious meals feature on aseasonallychanging menu. You’ll find modern cuisine and pub classics so everybody’staste is catered for –even kids! For starters try the Leek and Gruyere Tartlet served with creme fraiche and herb salad or the slow-cooked Spicy Meatball Claypot in arich tomato sauce.

Mains are so good. If you can get your eyes past the Beer Battered Fish and Chips, give the Black Angus Scotch Fillet alongside garlic greens, rosemary potatoes and red wine jus ago– perfect for winter!

Cauliflower Steak with red lentil dahl, dukkah crust, heirloom vegetables is also the perfect cold weather menu warmer and areminder that people with food preferences are well catered for here!

Happy hour Friday and Saturday 4-6pm and brunch weekends 10am-3pm.

“Wehad alunchbooking along with friends yesterdayat your Great Western Hotel Ballan. Servicewas excellent from the moment we walked in.The foods were amazing, served hot, delicious and there was suchan extensive Menuto choose from.”– Diner’sreview

INCOMING…

DoughSiDough is bringing youyour favouritewinter combo starting this week! We will be introducing the "Winter Special" which is homemade soup with a complimentarysourdough roll! Each week we will have anew delicious soup.

For All Of Your Wholesale Cakes, Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls &Yeast Free Sourdough Bread please giveRobbie acall at the bakery.

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Taste te OF WINTER

FarmersArmsHotel

“Ate there recentlywith apal.Mouth watering steak, full of flavour,reasonable price.Roll up early, as this place is packed with locals and visitorstothe area on Fridays nights. Staff could not have been more friendly, theywere great .The service was prompt and we just about licked our plates the food was that good. –Reviewbylocal

The Farmers Arms Daylesford has been around for 166 years so has made an impression long before the digital age. These days it has made such apositive impression that it has become the ‘local’ for well, locals and other people from far and wide.

Youcan dine in the dining room, which is snug and perfect for winter,inthe courtyard –yes there are ‘warmer’ days in winter.Ifa gathering of family or friends for that special occasion in coming up then you can book the Farmers Kitchen, your own private dining retreat.

So what to enjoy once you are there? For starters try the Salmon Gravlax served with ddill or perhaps the Baked ese which is Long Paddock’s ‘Driftwood’ served alongside garlic toasts andapple. Both are perfect for winter

Fook Shing

If thoughts of sipping cocktails and supping on delicacies at sunset in awarm Asian climate take away your winter chills, then pay avisit to Kyneton’sFook Shing where stylish eastern furnishings set the backdrop for what will appear on your table. The Asian-inspired menu has given Fook Shing’sunique take on the traditional. Many dishes are designed to be shared, harking back to their place of origin, and this makes for perfect dining out in agroup –and it gives everyone achance to try all the flavours on offer.The five-course banquet is sensational and the ideal choice if you simply don’t know what to select. The vibrant flavours of the food are offset beautifully with Fook Shing’srange of bar offerings from local wines, beers and cocktails –just to give you that Asian holiday feel!

People hardly stop talking about the Farmers Arms Roast Pork Belly once they have tried it butgive some thought also to Slow Cooked Beef Rib served with soft polenta, fried kale and hazelnuts or the Oven Baked Rockling Fillet, which comes with otato and chive rosti, orange, ream sauce and coastal suculents.

Spiced Ginger Cake is the erfect dessert for winter so give atry if youhave room to spare. diverse drinks list with great al beers and wine will giveyou selection to setyour meal off fectly

SUPER QUIZ?

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. Who won this year’s Gender Equity Cup?

2. Where did the First Responders Trek for Health initiative begin?

3. Where will the inaugural Sensory Sanctuary Arts Festival take place?

Leave it in the ground TrevorScott, Castlemaine

Afew yearsago, around 2016, the Coalition was in power and Tanya Plibersek was amember of the Shadow cabinet. She visited my hometown Castlemaine, so Itook the opportunity to ask her if Labor got back into power,would it remove the subsidy on fossil fuels. She said no, that it couldn't be removed because of the hardship it would cause for farmers. I should have known from this ill-considered answer,that she could not be relied on to make responsible decisions about the environment.

4. What type of music therapy recently took place at Edgar’s Mission? (3 points)

5. Ruckman Tim Martin is playing for which local football team this season?

General knowledge

(1 point)

6. The late Jock Zonfrillo was ajudge on which Australian television show?

7. What creature appears on Australia’s five cent coin?

8. Who is Ukraine’s current president?

9. How many hearts does an octopus typically have? (3 points)

10. Who starred as Tilly in 2015 film The Dressmaker?

Fast forward to 2023. This week, while all eyes were focused on the budget and what it meant for Australians "living on the edge”, Tanya Plibersek, our Minister for the Environment, sneaked through her approval for abrand new project, the Isaac River Coal Mine in central Queensland. She argued that the coal was needed for making steel, but is she so shortsighted that she has forgotten we are in the midst of aclimate emergency?

Both the IPCC and United Nations have warned us several times that if we are to avoid global warming greater than 1.5 degrees C, the remaining fossil fuel reserves must stay in the ground.

Not only has she done this, but only aweek ago she paved the way for three new coal projects at Narribri NSW,Mount Pleasant Vic, and Ensham Qld to go ahead. What will the future mean for her children and her grandchildren? Is she capable ofthinking that far ahead?

Keep it open

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TheMacedon Ranges local newspapers have had some very interesting reading lately

First Iwould like to address the Affordable Housing Policy put out byMRSC. As Cr Anderson states, the state government sets the planning scheme, but in her opinion it is not strong enough and she wants to change it.

Iwould suggest that the council stick to its own responsibilities, which quite clearly it is failing to do.

Instead of spending ratepayer-funded resources (money,staff and time) on a Housing Policy,why not spend it on keeping open the Woodend Service Centre. If the issue is staffsafety,it’snext to the library so there are always staffnearby Coverage of breaks could be resolved by sending one staffmember from Gisborne or Kyneton to Woodend instead of making residents travel to those centres (one trip aday instead of seven). Oh by the way have the councillors ever travelled from Woodend to Gisborne or Kyneton by train? For future reference the stations are nowhere near the centre of town and would also require abus trip. Have you

actually considered our aged and disabled residents in this decision?

What else could you spend our money on?

EV charging for Romsey.Fixing the roads and footpaths. Advocating for reduced speed limits on rural roads.

As for the suggested cap on rental prices, do you realise that alot of people sold their rentals due to the new tenancy rights. Landlords interest rates have also gone up and they are not responsible for subsidising low-cost rental.

While people are cutting costs to live within their means, council needs to realise it’snot their money it is ours andshow some fiscal responsibility

While I’m at it, can council give us a budget breakdown on the cost of wages?

Generosity heartening

JanineMcDougall, Riddells Creek

Abig thank you to the management of Riddells Creek Foodworks Supermarket and Macedon IGA for their kind support of ourAnglican Parish of Gisborne Animal Welfare Group’scommunity appeal for Pets in the Park.

Pets in the Parkisa national, not-forprofit charity that assists people who are homeless or atriskofhomelessness with

vet careand material goodsto support their ongoing care of their pets.

Pets areanimportantsource of companionshipand emotional support to peopleinthissituation

Despitethe recentincreasesinwelfare payments and rent assistance (commendable steps in therightdirection), given current medianunit rents, many low-income people will remain lockedout of the rental market

The generosity shownbythe Macedon Ranges community hasbeen very heartening.

Donations of dogand cat food tins and bags willcontinue to be gratefully receivedina trolleyand basket respectively at both supermarkets until June 11

Writers are asked to keep letters to a maximum of 300 words Longer letters mayonly be published at the editor's discretion.

Names,addresses and contact phone numbers must be included forverification purposes

Email letters to: acrawford@midnews.com.au

What’sgoing on with boys?

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is partnering with expert presenters from The Man Cave in an evening workshop aimed at parents, carers and anyone who mentors or works with boys and young men.

Presenter Joel Hines will share key insights and original research on what’shappening in the teenage male brain and the key principles that govern how we address challenging behaviours and mindsets.

“Weoffer impactful programs that give teenage boys and people who work with them the language, permission and space to explore and challenge the traditional scripts of masculinity they have inherited,” Joel said.

Participants atlast year’sMentoring Boys in the Macedon Ranges project reported that after takingpart in the program, they were more confident in making apositive impact on the boys they mentor

Parents, carers, teachers, and mentors will walk away from the presentation with an understanding of how rigid gender stereotypes and expectations impactthe mental health of boys, and with insights into the world ofyoung men and the challenges they are facing. They will also gain practical tools and tips for engagingyoung people at school, in sporting clubs, at youth organisations, and at home.

What’sGoing on With Boys? is on Thursday June 8, 6.30pm –8.30pmatMacedonWoodend Scout Hall, 118RailwayPlace, Macedon. Light supper provided.

The presentation is free, but registrations are essential as numbers are limited. Go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/Whatsgoingonforboys, email healthpromotionsunbury@ scchc.org.au or call Amanda Perry on 0493 683 023 to book your place.

Cat de-sexing clinic

Regional Community VetClinic will be holding another cat de-sexing clinic on Sunday May 28 in Castlemaine.

De-sexing is offered to anyone who is the recipient of government assistance or holding avalid concession or health care card.

Where possible we are asking for a small donation of $30 for amale cat or

$50 for afemale cat to keep our costs covered.

If you or someone you know could use this service and would like to book, call 0493 447 394 as soon as possible as spaces are strictly limited.

If you don't need these services but would like to make adonation to help others, visit rcvc.org.au/donate

Christian education in the heart of Campbells Creek

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Unique opportunity

Originally acorner store, this heritage retail space and residence c1904, occupies a prominent inner-Kyneton locale.

The Kyneton township first grew as aservice centre to the goldfields and thus boasts beautiful streetscapes of period shopfronts and homes. Number 59 Mollison is astand out; marvel at the intricacies of the redbrick Edwardian façade and elegant wrought iron veranda. Now presenting itself as astellar investment and residential opportunity,this unique property has not one but multiple excellent income streams.

The front commercial component, facing Mollison Street, is leased as asuccessful yoga studio. Noteworthy features of this 97.9m2 space include double entrance doors, exposed brick work, timber lined ceilings, huge windows, new vinyl plank flooring and commercial heating and cooling.

Allied health professionals currently operate out of the adjoining, north facing two-bedroom residential space. With aseparate and private Simpson Street entrance, perhaps you see a future for yourself or your own business here?

Period features of polished floorboards, up to 15-foot ceilings, decorative archways with corbels and ornate fireplaces shine. Hydronic heating, quality carpet and acontemporary kitchen/dining and bathroom (with integrated laundry) showcase acommitment to comfort and quality

Outside, enjoy the quaint and sunny courtyard with its’ cottage plantings and strawberry patch. There is acouncil carpark at the rear

Mollison Street was and still is the commercial epicentre of this charming town, established after the Kyneton train station opened in 1862. This address places you just steps from fine eateries, cafés, supermarkets, all town amenities, the botanic gardens and the Campaspe River Walk. The options are vast and the future is bright for this captivating Edwardian, admired by locals and visitors alike for over acentury.Along with Ray White Kyneton, the conjunctional agent is vendor advocate from Trusted Property,Sandi Barry-Mueller

Property: Edwardian shopfront and residence

Address: 59 Mollison Street,Kyneton

Price: $1,095,000 plus GSTifapplicable

Agent: RayWhiteKyneton/ conjunctional agent Trusted

Property vendor advocate Sandi Barry-Mueller

Contact: RayWhite5422 2127

Selling sunset

Property:

Address: 5Langs Road Faraday

Price: $949,000

Agent: Cantwell Property Castlemaine

Contact: TomRobertson 0473 642 644

With stunning 180-degree views of the surrounding countryside, this brick-veneer fourbedroom home on 4.7 acres (approx.) of rolling landscape, granite outcrops, and ancient gum trees is aproperty to enjoy throughout the seasons. Windows are aplenty,designed to capture the views, and atimber-clad internal courtyard at its core assessed by double doors adds aZen touch, and with timber flooring throughout, and high-raked ceilings, this home has plenty to offer

Anorth-facing, contemporary white kitchen features sleek handle-free cabinets, an induction cooktop, awall oven, adishwasher,and plenty of storage. Open to the kitchen, the first of two living spaces with asolid wood heater,external access to the deck, and a window overlooking the courtyard, flows into the dining space before leading to the lounge room with access to the deck.

Thereare four light-filled bedrooms, three with built-in robes, and all have ceiling fans, with the fourth bedroom/ home office overlooking the courtyard. The central bathroom has dual access from ahallway andthe main bedroom and features abath, avanity,a shower,and aseparate toilet. Completing the internal floorplan is apowder room and a laundry with external access.

Acircular driveway wraps around the house, and a10.5m x6.2m deck with afeature pergola provides viewsofthe surrounding orchards, vineyards, and distant mountain ranges, aplace to sit and enjoy the ever-changing sunsets. Surrounding the house is a low-maintenance garden, undulating terrain of granite outcrops, grassland, gum trees, and adam.The driveway leads to a7mx7mdouble carport with concrete floorand vaulted ceiling and a9mx 5.2m double garage with three-phase power

Private, picturesque landscape, this is country living with the convenience of only being athree-minute drive into Harcourt, 10 mins to Castlemaine, and 30 minutes to Bendigo, making this the perfect home to live that country dream.

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A home to be enjoyed

Starting its journey in Thornbury,this weatherboard beauty was transported to its current site then lovingly restored and extended, creating acomfortable, modern home full of warmth and character.A home to share with family and friends. Ahome to be enjoyed.

The cottage façade alludes to the home’sheritage, and in traditional format it opens onto awide, arched, central hallway with bedrooms on either side. There are four bedrooms, all generous and feature walk-in robes. Designed for guests, one has an ensuite bathroom and split system, the master anortherly aspect with french doors and dual access to the main bathroom. Black and white themed, the bathroom is stylish and of generous proportions with double vanities, large walk-in shower and plenty of room to add abath.

Reaching the end of the hall, thoughtfully positioned

glass doors separate the living and sleeping quarters. As from here, the home expands at the rear and opens to a combined kitchen/dining and living space. Alarge light filled area encouraging relaxation and social gatherings. Perfect for entertaining or everyday meals, the kitchen has been designed to blend seamlessly with the dining and living spaces. Alarge pantry stores appliances and groceries and hides the clean-up.

Glass bi-folding doors and servery window open out to the covered rear deck, creating aseamless flow between the indoor/outdoor living and entertaining spaces for enjoying sunny spring days and balmy summer evenings.

With all the hard work done inside, the outside is ablank canvas ready to be transformed. There is plenty of room to establish gardens, build ashed or put in apool as the block is generous at2023m2.

Property: Modernised cottage feel with four bedrooms and twobathrooms

Address: 3Tivey Street,Newstead

Price: $780,000 -$820,000

Agent: Property Plus Real Estate

Contact: Di Selwood 54474088

SEDGWICK

739 North Harcourt Road

$890,000 -$920,000

Inspect:

Saturday 27/5 at 11:00-11:45am

Agent:

Di Selwood 0488 148 358

ESCAPE THE HUSTLE &BUSTLE

•Spacious mudbrick home,9 acres with inground pool, solar &breathtaking views

•Flexible floorplan, multiple living options

•Large 15.8x8m shed/workshop with power &forge +further shedding &good fencing

•Outdoor living with feature fireplace,2 dams, ample RWS &3meg water right

MALDON

11 Parkins Reef Road

$660,000

Inspect: Saturday 27/5 at 12:30-1:00pm

Agent:

Di Selwood 0488 148 358

VERSATILE, VIEWS &SPACE TO GROW

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

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

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

•Walking distance to Maldon centre

for sale

Selling Sunset

5Langs Road, Faraday

With stunning 180-degree views of the surrounding countryside,this brick-veneer four-bedroom home on 4.7 acres (approx) of rolling landscape, granite outcrops, and ancient gum trees is aproperty to enjoy throughout the seasons. The drivewayleads to a7mx7mdouble carport and a9mx5.2m

double garagewith 3-phase power

$949,000

View Saturday 27th May 1:00pm-1:30pm

Contact TomRobertson 0473 642 644

Contemporary Calm

4A Maclise Street, Castlemaine

Set back from the street, this three-bedroom contemporary,newly built home offers privacy, views towards McKenzie Hill and an easy walk into town for retail and amenities. Its moderndesign delivers atimeless elegance with Colorbond cladding, render and timber detailing, and angled roof lines. This is ahome to enjoy

$895,000

View Saturday 27th May 10:30am-10:50am

Contact Megan Walmsley 0411 043 324

t: 54721133 cantwellproperty.com.au

275 Barker Street, Castlemaine

Family Favorite

87 Diamond Gully Road, McKenzie Hill

Set back on its expansive 2311 sqm, this generous four-bedroom brick veneer family home provides room for everyone, complete with astunning inground pool and entertainment area. The alfresco area leads to an 11m x3.8 inground pool, the circular drivewaythat allows dual car entry,leading to acarport and alarge 6m x6mgarage/ workshop.

$985,000

View By Appointment Contact TomRobertson 0473 642 644

AHome for All

26 Ireland Street, McKenzie Hill

Located minutes from the centreofCastlemaine and set within abush setting is this recently renovated three-bedroom home on alarge allotment of 3216 sqm that is suretobeafamily favourite. With abeautiful view of Mt Alexander and backing onto abushland reserve, this property provides space for the whole family to live acountry

$825,000

View

Saturday 27th May 12:00pm-12:30pm

Contact

Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

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!

$745,000

View

Saturday 27th May 11:00am-11:20am

Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

Privately Presented

39 Midland Highway,Campbells Creek

Tucked away privatelybehind an established hedge, this well-presented three-bedroom home on aflat and generous allotment of 790s sqm will impress. Highlighted by the borrowed landscape, the lowmaintenance garden includes ashed and two water tanks. Located close to Campbells Creek and a 5-minute drive into Castlemaine.

$685,000 View Saturday 27th May 11:15am-11:45am

Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

One of akind

This stunning custom-built home is flawlessly crafted to enable aseamless, natural connection to the rolling hills of Sedgwick. The four-bedroom residence commands outstanding views integrating beautiful landscapes into every room.

Contributing to the striking profile of the single-level home is aspectacular 45-degree angle zinc gable roof. Alight-filled contemporary sanctuary,every conceivable element –from the bespoke aged iron tapware and handcrafted Japanese Minokoyo tiles to the Franke sinks, Dekton benchtops and 100 per cent Turkish linen drapes –has been flawlessly curated to create atruly unique and original home.

Through the subtle entryway,you’ll be immediately struck by the high-end materials and sophisticated interior design choices. Alonghallway runs the length of the home, connecting the master suite at one end to the expansive open-plan living zone at the other Warm timber finishes, including tasmanian oak timber

Romsey

193 Knox Road

(With frontage also to Black Range Road)

89.1 Ha (220 Acres)

An exceptional purchase opportunity

This prime large very picturesque acreage is only 3.5kms from Romsey towncentrewith superbnew homesite options foryour dream grand designresidencefrom which to enjoycountryliving at its best

Features include sealed road frontage,drought proof watersupply from ahugelake, 5dams, abore, and twoseasonal creeks,veryattractivegently undulating countrywith highly productivered volcanic and grey loam soils,goodpastures,maturenativeand pine tree shelterplantations,8mainpaddocks,goodfencing, functional laneways, and ahay shed

Averyversatile property suitable forcattle,sheep,horses or an ideal property to develop your ownvineyardon.

Thebuilding of adwelling on the property is an“asofright”use

AuctionWednesday21June at 2:30pm

ReservePrice$2,850,000

ToView Call John Keating 0419 880 444

floors and american oak barn doors, merge with an exposed internal brick wall the length of the hallway Made-to-order cupboards and shelving solutions feature along the hallway –functional yet harmonious design. Accommodation includes the master suite with atasmanian oak feature wall, behind bed walk-in robe, study/office nook and premium ensuite with a freestanding stone bath. Blockout automated blinds feature in the ensuite and in the remaining three bedrooms. Bedrooms also include VJ wall panels, wall lights and ceiling fans.

The breathtaking kitchen features afloating Arabescato marble island bench (slab imported from Italy), Miele pyrolytic wall ovens, integrated fridge/ freezer combos, aVintec wine fridge in the sizable butler’spantry and ample pantry storage –all set against asoaring internal gable wall. The main bathroom and laundry are equally impressive, with araft of beautiful design choices and dedicated attention to detail.

Property: Luxury four bedroom family sanctuary on 16 acres of rolling landscape

Address: 97 Youngs Lane,Sedgwick

Price: $1,850,000 -$1,950,000

Agent: Belle Property Castlemaine

Contact: 5470 5811

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Covering the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires

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

ELLIOTT MIDLAND NEWSPAPERS

SOLDIERS WELCOMED HOME

The following article was published in The Gisborne Gazette on Friday, April 25, 1919.

AN ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING

Alex. McLarty,M.M,Archie McPherson

Arthur Pretty,Wm. Thom

Lindsay G. Short, Joseph Townsing

Alfred Gardiner,Norman McAuley

Raymond Miller,Alfred Oates

Seldom has the Mechanics Hall, Gisborne been called upon to accommodate such alarge gathering as that which assembled on Easter Monday night to welcome home to the old town ten of their brave lads who had answered the call of the Empire and gone forth to nobly do their duty.The audience was worthy of the occasion, and enthusiasm was at ahigh pitch all the evening.

ldennis@midnews.com.au

The hall had been tastefully decorated for the occasion. Autumn leaves were artistically arranged about the stage, which presented agay appearance and showed the glorious foliage to the best advantage. Aliberal display of bunting was afeature of the decorative scheme, the Honour Flag of the Shire figured in the array

The President of the Shire of Gisborne (Cr.J.A.Beattie) presided.

The proceedings opened with the singing of the National Anthem. The overture was nicely played by Miss Erck. Miss Kent gave the recitation 'Welcome' in fine style. This appropriate number was much appreciated bythe audience and an encore insisted upon. Mr.J Power rendered a song in his usual pleasing manner and met with agood reception.

Mr.W.Gardiner was heard toadvantage in the stirring Scotch song 'The March of the Cameron Men', and was heartily applauded. Aviolin solo by Miss O’Donnell was avery pleasing item and was warmly encored. The rendering of 'Adieu Marie' by Mr.J.Power was another treat. Miss Kent then obliged with another recitation, which was given with such fine expression and feeling that the audience demanded another encore. Awordof praise is due to Miss Erck (piano) and Miss M. O’Donnell (viola) for the capable manner in which they played the accompaniments.

Thereturned men were then invited to come onto the platform and the audience gave them arousing reception.

TheChairmanextendeda hearty invitation to all returned men in the hall to join them on the platform and agood number came forward. The audience rose and sang 'Theyare Jolly Good Fellows' and gave three lusty cheers for the returned warriors.

Cr.Beatie said it was aprivilege to welcome home these boystotheir native land. They had had many important meetings in this hall during the past four years, but this evening was one of the greatest. The fighting of our brave boys had enabled us to meet here under favourable circumstances. If they had not gone he doubted whether we could be meeting with the same safety.Itwas these boys who had enabled us to retain the freedom so dear to us. The gallant deeds had made the name of Australia famous. These young men had not been ambitious for war but had answered the Call of the Empire freely –they needed no compulsion. They had gone forth to make the homes of their dear ones secure. It meant agreat sacrifice to them to leave their loved ones, and we should stand well by them. One of our boys (Private Alex McLarty) had won the Military Medal. He (Private McLarty) had left his wife and family to answer the call of duty and was well deserved the honour bestowed upon him. On behalf of the Shire of Gisborne he extended them ahearty welcome home and trusted that their future home life would be bright and prosperous. (Applause).

Sergeant Lister,M.H.R., saidhewas

very pleased indeed to have the pleasure of joining in giving awelcome home to the gallant men who realised their duty and answered the call. Every function of this kind had atinge of sadness. Whilst we were welcoming home our boys, our hearts went out in sympathy to those dear ones had paid the price of Empire. They,too, had looked forward to such gatherings as this, but the pleasure of welcoming home their men had been denied them. They had the satisfaction, however,ofknowing that their loved ones could not have died in anobler cause. As the years go by and this war becomes a matter of history andthe worldappreciates the great sacrifices made, these people will count it an honour to be the relatives of those who laid down their lives for the Empire. We had gathered together this evening to do honour to men who were indeed worthy of honour.Hefelt that he had aduty to perform towards his comrades and was giving his timeunstintingly.These men were coming back with awiden vision, and when they settle down to their usual avocation would be agreat assistance in developing this country

The Government is prepared to shoulder the burden and do its duty to the men, but employers should stand by the boys and give them every assistance. The past is gone, the present is with us, and the future lies ahead. The world is watching to see what is being done for our soldiers. He felt sure that the people realised the great sacrifices our brave men had made, and when the Government had call on them to do their part they would rise to the occasion and let the boys that their noble work is deeply appreciated. On behalf of the Commonwealth Government, he extended them awarmwelcome back to Australia.

On behalf of the Shire of Gisborne, Sergeant Lister presented each soldier with aframed certificate. He felt sure this handsome gift would always hold aplace of honour in their homes. He wished them abright future and all the good aprosperous and generous Australia could give them. (Loud applause).

Private McLarty thanked the audience for the hearty welcome accorded them. Sergeant Miller said speech making was not his line. On behalf of comrades and himself he sincerely thanked them for the kind welcome extended to this evening.

Quite the feature of the evening was the staging of the amusing comedietta 'The Area Belle'. The story of the piece runs along humorous lines, and many laughable incidents ariseout of flirtations of Penelope, our charming young cook. The artists are to be complimented upon their fine performance, and the vigorous applause of the audience showed how much their effort was appreciated. The following ladies and gentlemen took the various parts:- Mrs. Croker (the mistress), Miss M. Martin; Penelope (the cook), Miss M. O’Donnell; Chalks (the milkman), Mr W.G. Whipp; Pitcher (the policeman), Mr.H.Barlow; Toser (the soldier). Mr.O Beatie.

After refreshments had been partaken of, the hall was cleared for dancing, which was kept going till the early hours of the morning. Mr.Doheny carried out the duties of the M.C. in an efficient manner, and Mr.Tom Ladd provided the music. The committee tendered their best thanks to Mrs. J. Power for decorating the hall, and to all those who provided milk and assisted in many other ways.

Thesuccess of the 'Welcome Home' reflects credit on the hard-working committee and energetic secretaries (Messrs. W. GWhipp and J. Power), and the best thanks of the community are due to them.

DAVIES (Carne)

Patricia Ivy

25.02.1950 -10.05.2023

Formerly from Kyneton

Loving Sister to Pauline Sheppard (dec) and sister in-law to Garry.

Fly high with your angels Trish.

Sadly missed

HALL

Mark(Ben)

Farewell my fellowtraveller foreveratmyside

No need to explain, we sawwiththe same eyes.

My heart, my place, my person.

Sarah

STABBACK -Sally (1943-2023)

Passed away peacefully in Kyenton on 6May 2023.

Sister to Jane Sister in lawtoTerry Aunt to Ben, Anna and Kate Friend to many.

As awell known and activemember of her community she will be deeply missed by many.

Sally’sfamily is honouring her request foraprivate cremation.

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BISHOP Family and friends of Ian Arthur Bishop are warmly invited to aService to Celebrate his life, to be held at the Thomas J. Scott Memorial Chapel, 5Piper Street, Kyneton on Tuesday (23rd May, 2023) at 11 a.m. Aburial at the Kyneton Cemeterywill follow.

BRAMWELL

The funeral service to celebrate thelifeof

Peter Edward Bramwell will be held at the Gisborne Golf Club, 25 Daly St,Gisborne on MONDAY (May29th 2023) commencing at 1.30 pm.

Private Cremation

Deaths/Funerals

Castlemaine IGA Plus Liquor Vacancy available for Liquor Shop Manager (experience preferred) 38 hrs per week. Resume to be emailed to hkshunkang@ hotmail.com

Kyneton IGA

Plus Liquor

Employment opportunities forthe following Store Manager Deli Manager

Full and Part Time positions available Experience request. Resume to be emailed to kynetoniga@ hotmail.com

Loving Father to Erin, Leigh and their families

Forever in our hearts

ACelebration for Mark will be held at the Masonic Centre, High St, Maldon

On Friday 26th May commencing at 2pm Agraveside committal will follow at the Maldon Cemetery

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HAIRDRESSER VACANCY

We offer the following Full or Part-time position in Gisborne.

• fullyqualified hairdresser

Excellent working environment and friendly staff

Above awardwages for the rightcandidates

Contact George 0411 161 563

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At Hepburn Shire Council we promote a supportive, professional, and motivating work environment for all employees

We have career opportunities in the following roles:

• Director Community and Corporate

• Executive Manager Development

• Executive Manager People and Transformation

• Executive Assistant to Executive manager Development

Flexible work options for eligible employees:

Up to 50% work from home and 9-day fortnight option forfull time employees. Visit www.hepburn.vic.gov.au or call People &Culture on 5321 6436 to find out more.

THORNTON PARK ROMSEY

Housemaid: casp/t;vac,dust, windows/mirrors, some ironing, spring cleaning refs required

Undergroom: Aposition forundergroom is available forasuitablerider over theage of 16 yrs.This position will initiallybe parttime/ casual during thew/e and will include tuition. Farm labourer: tractor skills nec,fence mending, cleaning up fallen wood; removing weeds, mending troughs andtroughfloats,gen. farm labour p/t casalso assist gardenand stableyard care (no groomswork),feed out hay; 2x½ day’sper week

All enquiries to Lady Merinda Shaw 0425 774 179

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HEDGES

Notice of ApprovalofAmendment C97malx

The Ministerfor Planning hasapproved AmendmentC97malx to the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme.

The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in theVictoria Government Gazette

The Amendment corrects errors and anomalies withinboth the mapping and the ordinance of theMount AlexanderPlanningScheme. The Amendment also updates thezoningand overlaycontrols along the Calder Freeway, declared afreeway under theRoad Management Act 2004,toensure theaccurate reflectionofthe currentland use, road manager and conditions

Acopyofthe Amendment can be inspected,freeofcharge,atthe DepartmentofTransportand Planning website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection or by contacting 1800789 386 to arrange atime to viewthe Amendment documentation.A copy of the Amendment canalsobeinspected, free of charge, during officehours, at the offices of theMount Alexander ShireCouncil, Civic Centre,corner Lyttleton Street and LloydStreet, Castlemaine and on the Mount Alexander Shire Council website at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

DAVID KIRKLAND Acting Director,State Planning Services Department of

Member vacancies - Victorian Class B cemetery trusts

The following Class B cemetery trusts are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who are interested in becoming honorary trust members Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment:

THE GREEN HILL CEMETERY TRUST

THE GUILDFORD CEMETERY TRUST

THE NEWSTEAD CEMETERY TRUST

THE TARADALE CEMETERY TRUST

Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years on the recommendation of the Minister for Health Cemetery trusts are responsible for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under their control, including planning for future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history

Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member The Department of Health provides free governance training to all trust members Current members whose terms of office are due to expire may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process

More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www health vic gov au/cemeteries-and-crematoria/class-bcemetery-trust-appointments

To register your interest please refer to the trust contact details below and provide your expression of interest to the applicable trust within two weeks of the date of this advertisement: Victorian Class B cemetery trust Contact details

The Green Hill Cemetery Trust 0408 596 847

The Guildford Cemetery Trust 0417 291 145

The Newstead Cemetery Trust 5476 2447

The Taradale Cemetery Trust 0429 133 558

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SPORT WRAP S

GOLFresults Town & District

CASTLEMAINE

An amazing 25 points on the back nine and 25 overall gave Glenn Lorenz (15) the overall win in Saturday’sstableford.

Norm Bellis (17) was next best with 39, and Nigel Wilson (14) had 38.

Kevin Lourey returned to form with 8512-68 in Thursday’sstroke event.

KYNETON

Kyneton footballer Harrison Huntley (9) took advantage of abye in the BFNL on Saturday by winning the A-grade stableford with 39 points, on acountback from Terry Gamble (6), with B-grade going to Rob Waters (21),one clear of Trentham’s TimGoodwin (17).

Kylie Munro (20) led in the ladies with 35 points.

NTPs went to Denise Murphy (2), Huntley,Nick Williamson, Munro, Peter Kewniuk, Damian Summers and Barry Murphy (also super pin).

The Les Glanfield Memorial 4BBB stableford on Wednesday offthe white tees went to Billy McKee (12) and Peter Kewniuk (19) with 42 points from Phil Barratt (21) and Peter Cameron (11) with 40. Pat Clohesy and Noel Alldis were NTP

Lorraine Ryan (22) was the A-grade winner on Tuesday with 42 points from Denise Murphy (14) on 35.

Rachael Andrew (45) also had 42 points to top B-grade from Judy Aldred (28) with 38.

LANCEFIELD

Always wanting to vary the golf challenges and outcomes, Lancefield ladies embarked on amystery pair stableford over nine holes last week.

The results were announced at the monthly luncheon at Lyons Will Estate Winery,with wine tastings of five varieties in the recently completed entertainment room with superlative views.

Thanks to Oliver and Renata for opening on aWednesday

Marlane Pattinson and Sandra Matthews were the winners with 37 points, from Wendy Nicholson and Anne Robinson 33. Robinson and Ros Jensen were NTPs.

Saturday stableford: Gavin Winwood (15) with 38 points, one clear of Stephen Morgan (35), with Graham Mau and Mark Balla next best.

Legends: Barry Flentjar (19) 35 points, from James Whitford (15) on acountback from Denis Davenport (7).

MOUNT MACEDON

Nathan Larkin, playing in only his second competition round, stole the limelight at Mount Macedon on Saturday

He achieved the remarkable feat of a hole-in-one on the par 3eighth hole. One shot never to forget!

The first two rounds of the club championship were completed, with Jim Hynes the leader with 70, 71 –141

Hynes will take some catching as he leads another multiple champion in Alex Fraser by seven shots.

After afirst round 68, Fraser turned in an uncharacteristic 78 for atally of 146.

Kevin Taylor,the C-grade and overall winner on Saturday fired 84-19-65. He was the only player to post ascore better than handicap.

Darcy Doyle won A-grade with 73-568, with Aarn Edmunds 79-12-68 the best in B-grade.

In Wednesday’sstableford the stand out score came from Brian Freestone (16) with 39 points.

He finished five shots clear of Ian Flannery (16), Brian Collins (19) and Karl Pongracic 27) all on 34.

ROMSEY

Squire club champ

Mick Squire is Romsey’snew club champion with a54-hole tally of 74, 81, 75 –230.

In the final round on Saturday Squire made up afour-shot deficit on 36-hole leader Mitch Atlas, and held on despite Atlas finishing with aflourish to end up with 74, 77, 81 232.

Light rain and medium strength winds made players well aware the three grade titles could be decided with good or bad final rounds.

Atlas had the best nett tally of 211inAgrade to claim the Mitchell Family Shield.

The B-grade championship was a thriller,with aplay-offnecessary to decide the outcome after Luke Lyons 88, 81, 85 –253 tied with 36-hole leader Simon Donovan 82, 82, 89 –253

Lyons won on the first extra hole, while Donovan settled for the Peter Scanlon Shield with anett 205.

Veteran John Freestone has a“bang down the middle, one chip and aputt” philosophy and he claimed another C-grade championship with 101, 99, 106 –306 and also the John Jeffrey Shield with 231 net, as well as the Senior Cup (for players 70 and over).

Showjumping champs

KynetonPony Club riders attended the Macedon Showjumping Day on the weekend, bringing home several ribbons.

In the Open FGrade 2Phase and Open FGrade 2Round, Marigold Bickford finished first on her horse Fine Snips, and was the Overall Champion.

In the Pony Club EGrade 2Round, Rose Coleman and Heartwind finished first in the jump-off.

Meanwhile, in the Pony Club DGrade, Ruby Fraser and Rupert finished second in the 2Phase, fourth in the 2Round and were awarded the Reserve Champion.

WOMEN’S TITLE

Darlene Baker improved nine shots on her opening round and now takes aseven-shot lead over Jenny Hartley into the women’sclub championship after shooting awinning 92-18-74 last Wednesday

Baker’sputter was working well (29 putts) and Rob Slade 91-15-76, with Beryl Cole 111-33-78 filled the minor placings.

The final round takes place tomorrow Romsey’shopes of playing in aDalhousie pennant final this season evaporated when beaten 4/1 by Lancefield in the final round last week.

On top, Romsey slipped to third behind Marysville and Yea, with all individual losses in close finishes.

The annual Kilmore Bowl last Thursday attracted more than 40 players from Dalhousie clubs, with aSeymour trip returning acombined 97 points to win on acountback from aGisborne team.

The best individual score for the day was 36 points from C-grade individual winner Jenni Vennell (Lancefield).

TRENTHAM

Countbacks were necessary to decide the winners in Trentham’sstableford on Saturday

Overall winner Adrian Sisk (24) carded 36 points to edge out Adam Moustafa (21) in B-grade.

Peter Jaeger (5) topped A-grade from Sholto Arnold after the countback.

WOODEND

The best score in Saturday’spar event came from B-grader Daley Smith (28) with +3.

A-grade winner Harley MassinghamKent (6) returned +2.

The 24th Ian Davies Memorial 4BBB event takes place over 27 holes on Saturday,June 24.

Contact tournament secretary Mick Keating to lodge your entry

Bowls not far away

There was avery pleasing attendance at Lancefield Bowling Club’sannual meeting on Sunday afternoon.

President JeffSmith was re-elected for afurther term, and all positions were filled.

“I look forward to working with all committee members, and wish everyone the best for the upcoming season,” Smith said in concluding proceedings.

He earlier summarised the previous season, stating there are afew projects lined up, and expressing appreciation to those who had really helped in various ways over the past 12 moths..

More social activities are anticipated and Barefoot Bowls will continue.

Contract greenkeeper Craig Vincent has plans for amajor refurbishment ofthe grass green.

“Hopefully we can all put our best forward and have another magnificent season,” life member Gordon Charles said

after officiating at the election process.

There were no problems, unlike in some previous years, in having sufficient members interested in filling positions.

New vice-president is JeffHolmes, with Bev Holmes and Chris Jolly both re-elected to the respective positions of secretary and treasurer

David Safstrom is greens director.

Thetreasurer’sannual report revealed the club is in astrong financial position.

Asecret ballot was held to elect the match committee, with Peter White, Leon Howlett, Aaron Young, Chris Jolly and Barry Atkins being successful in aclose vote.

Jeffand Bev Holmesare the club delegates to Ballarat –Highlands Bows Division.

The club will warmly welcome any prospective bowlers, whether they have previously played the sport or not.

Romsey Golf Club’s2022 champion Mal Mottram with 2023 champion Mick Squire.

Rose Coleman and Heartwind

Ruby Fraser.Marigold Bickford with Fine Snips.

SPORT WRAP S

Ranges show spirit and positivity

Kyneton Rangers had 21 teams taking to the fields on Saturday for another massive weekend of soccer

The temporary home grounds at the lower Showgrounds Oval hosted an estimated 2000 people, coming from Melbourne-Metro to Echuca, to watch the 11 games from U6 to U12. Smiles were everywhere, despite the inclement weather, as children, parents and friends enjoyed watching skilled respectful game play.Many an opposing team commented on the atmosphere of the day, "competitive fun".

In the under 12B mixed competition, Kyneton Blue had awin over Kyneton Maroon 7:2. There was definitely abuzz of excitement and healthy competitive spirit around the grounds.

Kyneton Rangers senior women had asensational win, 8-0 over Castlemaine. Sian Hooppell scored five goals for Kyneton, and the team now sit clearly at the top of the ladder,boasting an amazing 5-0 win/loss record.

Kyneton Rangers senior men had a1:1 draw with Satellite City United, with Brendan Crowhurst scoring the goal for Kyneton.

The Under 14 mixed team gave top-of-the-ladder team Eaglehawk arun for their money,finally going down 3:2 in what was aclose game from start to finish.

Kyneton Rangers under 14 girls played top-ofthe-table Epsom Stars on Saturday

Kyneton was under pressure for large parts of the game and played really well to keep Epsom to one at half time.

The game opened up in the second half with Epsom scoring afurther five goals to eventually win 6-0.

Standouts for Kyneton were Charlotte in goal, making anumber of fine saves throughout the match, and Zali and Jemima, who worked tirelessly repelling wave after wave of Epsom attacks.

This was atough match for Kyneton, but they can hold their heads up high, putting in aspirited display against the unbeaten Stars.

"It’sgreat to see the teams being so positive and going from strength to strength," club secretary Kate Kuyateh said.

Bodies on the line

With Football Victoria regrading this week, the numbers of games for Gisborne Soccer Club over the weekend were reduced.

However,the boys U14 team had amake-up game. The first half was evenly balanced with most of the ground being covered by both sides and the ball spending alot of time in the air

Bodies were being put on the line, goal keepers kept busy and coaches despairing at missed opportunities.

Gisborne'sbroken and bruised boys in blue kept the pressure up and kept going to the final whistle, doing coach Adrian proud.

HarcourtLions roarintotop spot

It was abig weekend of games as the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League (MCDFNL) celebrated the Indigenous Round with plenty of blockbusters across the board.

None bigger than the top two match up between Harcourt and Trentham at the den.

Harcourt have signaled their intentions of defending their premiership flag with a hard fought victory over top of the table Trentham to snatch the top spot.

The Lions gave their home ground plenty to cheer about as they held on to win by seven points against the in-form Saints.

Harcourt made their charge early smashing on five goals to the Saints 1.2 to hold a22point lead at the first change.

The second term was more of an arm wrestle as Trentham found their running game and each side added another four majors to their tally

At the long break Harcourt held a21 point advantage.

The third term was areal battle with both sides struggling to get the upperhand. Trentham managed two goals while holding the Lions to one to bridge the gap to 14 points at the final change.

The Saints snapped acouple more late goals, while the Lions kicked 1.2 but the damage was done and the Lions ran out deserving winners.

Cameron Anderson 4and Bronson Martin 3led the way for Harcourt and Kalan Huntly,Thomas Walters, Jed Rodda and Luke Anderson chipped in one each.

Best for the Lions were Kyle Hamilton, Darby Semmens, Brayden Frost, Jeffrey Mcmurtrie, Edward Coulthard and Cameron Anderson.

Campbells Creek opened their home match against Royal Park with aspecial Welcome to Country ceremony to mark the Indigenous Round.

The home side made apositive startin the opening terms kicking 2.2 to only trail their Royal Park opponents by 14 points at quarter time.

However,the Tigers asserted their authority on the match over the next two terms to open up a69point deficit by three quarter time.

Creek lifted in the final term to add a couple more goals to the board, but Park had all the answers kicking another six to win by 96 points.

Darcy Ahern was ashining light for the Magpies kicking three for the day,with Hadley Bassett chipping in one.

Best for Creek were Hadley Bassett, Tyson Williams, Lachlan Hyland, Luke Bennett, Nicholas O’Brien and Joel Wootton.

Maldon had astrongwin over Avoca on the road.

The Bulldogs held their own against the

Dons in ascrappy opening term with only five points separating the sides at quarter time.

But both sides hit their stride in the second term kicking important goals. Maldon had the edge with an 18 point advantage at half time but the Bulldogs were still in the hunt.

The Dons must have got the rev up at half time as they came out firing on all cylinders in the third smashing on five goals to Avoca'sone for the term to blow the margin out to 42 points at the final change.

Avoca found another much needed goal in the final term, but Maldon proved to be too classy kicking another three to run out winners by 59 points.

Rhys Ford 4and Seb Greene 3led the way for the Bombers with Matthew Gray and Brodie Lenard-Shannon kicking 2 each and singles from Jordon Collins and Callum Buchanan.

Best for Maldon were Tanner Bishop, Matthew Gray,Billy Johns, Brodie Leonard-Shannon, Joshua Pascoe and Callum Buchanan.

Newstead had atough day on the park going down to aspirited Natte Bealiba.

Newstead held their own in the first term kicking three goals to the Swans four and trailed by just eight points at quarter time.

However,Natte produced ablister second quarter effort slamming through

another seven goals to the Steaders one to grab a45pointadvantage at half time.

To their credit Newstead lifted in the third and won the quarter kicking five goals to the Swans three, but Natte still held at 34 point lead going into the finalterm.

The Swans found thatsomething extra in the last quarter kicking another four goals, while holding the Roos to one and running out winners by 55 points.

Tyler James was once again astandout for the Roos booting four.Another positive for the Roos was their list of multiple goal scorers including JoelSmith, Bradley Richardson, Todd Delahey,Angus Mayes, Mason James and Cordie McKendry which indicates there is plenty of depth and firepower in the side.

Best for the Steaders on achallenging day were Mitch Hough, Joel Smith, Angus Mayes, Rhys Smith, Anthony Robins and Brendan McDougall.

The loss sees Newstead just drop out of the top six to seventh, while Maldon'swin sees them claim the sixth spot.

In round seven matches this weekend Maldon hosts Natte Bealiba, Newstead welcome Campbells Creek, Harcourt head to Talbot, Navarre tackle Maryborough Rovers, Trentham versus Lexton, Royal Park take on Dunolly and Carisbrook welcome Avoca.

The crowd was treated to some great aerial action! Photo: Max Lesser.

Campbells Creek FNC members held a‘Welcome to Country’ as part of the Indigenous Round.

Photo: Max Lesser.

Campbells Creek gave their all against the might of Royal Park.

Photo: MaxLesser.

Calling all bakers!

Fancy yourself as abaker? Enter KFNC’scooking competition at Rural Round on May 27!

Kyneton Football Netball Club wants to celebrate the local rural community and bring together families, businesses and supporters to enjoy aday out full of activities and good food.

May 27 sees ‘Rural Round’ return to the Kyneton Showgrounds with some additional items on the agenda this year focused on families.

Last year saw 18 entries into the inaugural sponge cake competition. This year ajunior competition for 15 years and under has also been introduced.

“Wethought we would add ajunior category and see what they come up with. There is only one rule, it must be aslice or cookie,” club president Hayden Evans said.

“Flavours and decoration are up to the interpretation of the cooks!

“Entry for families will be $10 into the grounds, which includes entrance into Farmer Darryl’sMobile Animal Farm and the judging competition where we invite you to stay and taste some of the delicious entries.”

Criteria for the competition is as follows:

U15 –Cookie or slice competition. The winner receives $50 Squishy Minnie voucher +KFNC merchandise.

16 +–Traditional Sponge Cake Competition (passionfruit, jam or icing sugar are considered traditional variations). The winner

receives one ticket in the 2023 Major Raffle –valued at $100.

“Weare lucky enough to have local pastry chef Darren Snelling judging the adult category again and extremely privileged to have Mabel Pearce who was runner-up at the Victorian Agricultural Shows’ Central and Upper Goulburn Group finals for her boiled fruit cake,” Evans said.

“I have afeeling this year we will have some competitors coming back to make amends and some talented little cooks in the junior category.A great day out to bring the family along too.”

Judge Darren has some advice for competitors:

“A good quality sponge must have aperfect balance of appearance, texture and flavour,” he said.

Itinerary for Rural Round:

9.30-11am –Cake and Cookie drop off –Kyneton Showgrounds

12-4pm –Farmer Darryl Mobile Animal Farm

1pm –Junior winners announced by Mabel Pearce

1.30pm –Adult winners announced by Darren Snelling

5-9pm –Scoville Society Food Truck

6pm –Country Rock iPod Shuffle –dress in your best ‘Yellowstone’ outfit!

Asilent auction will also beheld on the day and drawn at 5.45pm. Bid for your chance to take home asigned 2023 Geelong jumper

The event is proudly supported by Elders, Nutrien and McGrath Rodwells.

Win streak continues

Kyneton’sformidable women’s football team continued awinning streak against the newlyformed Macedon Cats on Saturdayafternoon.

The unbeaten Tigerspaced themselves through the game,with the final score being 11.11 to 0.0.

Emma Williams 6, Nat Korinfsky 3 and AlexStrawhorn 2worked well in the forwardline.

Solid performances came from Ainslie,Erasmus, Strawhorn, Hateley and Turnbull.

Macedon’sbestwereLilli and Tamara Collins, Anastasia Fisher, Ashlee Knight, Lliy Prater and Isabella Shaw.

Kyneton take on the established Melton Bloods this Saturdayunder lights at the Showgrounds, as partof the Rural Round.

At RomseyonSaturdayevening, Woodend-Hesket dominated and kicked 11.11 –the same score as Kyneton –while Romseymanaged 0.2.

Melton 3.5 defeated Mt Alexander Falcons 2.0 in the remaining match.

Scrutiny on behaviour

Poor behaviour and language by supporters, players and officials will not be tolerated in the Riddell District Football League.

This warning was given at the weekend by the league’sfootball operations manager,Aaron McLean.

“Unfortunately,we’vestarted to see an increase,” McLean stated, calling for everyone to treat one another with respect “as everyone is doing their best”.

He pointed out the uncalled for behaviour won’t be tolerated irrespective of whether it is directed towards umpires, players, officials or volunteers.

Earlier this season asimilar warning was issued by the league.

BFNL games

Following the bye last weekend, round 6Bendigo Football Netball League matches this Saturday are: Kyneton vCastlemaine. Golden Square vGisborne. Kangaroo Flat vEaglehawk. South Bendigo vStrathfieldsaye. Sandhurst vMaryborough.

Basketball competition picks up steam

Kyneton Basketball Association’swinter domestic competition is slowly picking up steam with some great games played on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Grading is still continuing this week with teams to be finalised soon.

Here are the latest weekly results across all of KBA programs brought to you by major sponsor Macedon Ranges Ag Machineryare.

Winter Domestic Competition

MondayMixed U10

Nets 27 def Knicks 2

(H Collard 15, TPearce 2)

Bucks 20 def Lakers 2

(P Dellios 12, XBrown 2)

Hornets 10 def Bulls 0

(O Brown, XPimentel 4)

MondayMixed U12

Vikings 24 def Panthers 22

(K McElhinney 12, JReid 11)

Raiders 22 def Titans 4

(C Liebelt 8, BWilson, ARogers 2)

Seahawks 29 def Broncos 26

(O Dellios 9, RSaunders 13)

Giants 20 def Falcons 19

(O Kinkade 14, JTobin 6)

WednesdayMixed U14

Aces 36 def Kyneton Tigers U14 Girls –

VJBL 22

(T Cadman 14, CZanussi 8)

Sky 32 def Storm 13

(A Connors 12, DBarnett 7)

Lynx 51 def Kyneton Tigers U12 Boys –

VJBL 31

(J Bartlett 3, OKinkade 9)

Bendigo Domestic U12 Girls Div 4

Kyneton Tigers 28 def Aztec U12 Girls Red 17 (H Zanussi 8, JBarker8) U16 Boys Div 1

Aztec U16 Boys Green 88 def Def Kyneton Tigers U16 Boys Yellow 30 (N Harvey 30, WSandercock 14)

VJBL FridayNights U12 Boys

Westgate 46 def Kyneton Tigers 35 (Z Lo, JCaguioa 14, BJeffrey 20) U14 Boys

Kyneton Tigers 49 def Geelong United 45

(D Barnett 23, FNicholls 12)

U14 Girls

Altona 31 def Kyneton Tigers 13 (J Hay 12, LCameron 6)

U16 Boys

Whittlesea 59 def Kyneton Tigers 42 (K McDonald 15, CEve 15)

U18 Boys

Kyneton Tigers 44 def Keilor 35 (J Carradice 10, SNoce 9)

U18 Girls

Kyneton Tigers 32 def Mornington 30 (B Conway 9, MGross 10)

U20 Boys

Craigieburn 52 def Kyneton Tigers 37 (J Murphy 22,BDowell, LPeavey,B Thompson 9)

Sponge cake competition judge Darren Snelling is pictured with Poppy and Mabel in the kitchen of Dough Si Dough bakery at Kyneton. The bakery supplies the footy club canteen with delicious pies, pasties and sausages rolls as well as some baked goods.

LBennett N O’Brien JWootton

GOALS: Harcourt: CAnderson 4BMartin 3T Walters J

Rodda KHuntly LAnderson. Trentham: CWebber-Mirkin

2S Winnard2JKeogh 2T Newman DHolden NRodgers

BEST: Harcourt: KHamilton DSemmens BFrost JMcmurtrie

ECoulthardCAnderson. Trentham: NRodgers DHolden A

Ferrier JCowan HKnightHSundblom

MALDON

GOALS: Maldon: RFord4SGreene 3MGray2BLeonard-

Shannon 2JCollins CBuchanan. BEST: Maldon: TBishop M

Gray BJohns BLeonard-Shannon JPascoe CBuchanan. NATTEBEALIBA4.4

GOALS: Newstead: TJames 4BRichardson AMayes JSmith

TDelahey MJames CMckendry BEST: Newstead: MHough J Smith AMayesRSmith ARobins BMcDougall

HARCOURT 3.2

GOALS: Newstead: NWebster 4SDaldy 3J Thomas 3J

Entwisle 3C Chapman 2KSmithD Keane BEST: Newstead: SDaldy MHepburnSShovanC Trait

GOALS: Campbells Creek:C Cassidy 3BSturgess NPhillips

BEST: Campbells Creek:N Phillips CCassidy JCole AHoward RMurrayLRae

Magpies shine at Interleague

CDumper RPaterson EMinns JHicks Romsey:N Blair

LWebb ZBaggs LHay

GOALS: Romsey:MRichardson 4ASmith2BNotman NTessariWoodend-Hesket: JStyles JWolfli

0.0 0.0 0.0 14.9 (93)

MACEDON 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.5 (17)

GOALS: Macedon: JCiarloMFaria BEST: Macedon: N

Bloomfield DRoyal TNicholls JWalter NScholes MJehu

21.21 (147)

DIGGERSREST 4.3 9.10

WESTERN RAMS

WOODEND-HESKET2.2

Castlemaine Football Netball Club was proud to have five players selected to compete in interleague competition in Mooroopna last Sunday

The local side took on players from the Northern Country Women’sLeague and North East Border Women’sLeague.

The Central VicFootball League Women’steam came out on top in a tough grand final against the valiant North East Border team.

Final scores were 2.5 (17) to 1.2 (8) in

alow-scoring battle.

Well done to CFNC Senior players Abbey Bertram, Lily Den Houting, Aisling Tupper,Eillish Cumming and Charlotte Beavan! Congrats to Aish Tupper for taking outthe Best on Ground honours.

Congratulations also go to young Magpie talent Lori Whaley,who plays in Castlemaine FNC’sU16 Girls side and was selected to compete in the Under 18 Girls Interleague team. It was great to see both sides cheering each other

The Magpie players were thrilled to help their interleague side to victory

SPORT WRAP S

Unforgettable experience

Don’t miss it! This Saturday,the long-awaited book on the 150-year history of the Lancefield Football Club will be launched and made available to the general public.

Internationally acclaimed author John Marsden, well known in this district, has provided aglowing endorsement for the book.

“An utterly remarkable book Will fascinate anyone interested in sport, local history,” Marsden proclaimed.

The book has 248 pages in full colour,covering the period from 1873 to 2023.

Netballturnaround

Chasing their first win of the season, Romsey A-grade netballers began their match against Woodend-Hesket in inspired fashion on Saturday

The Redbacks took to the court buoyed by earlier good wins by their B-grade and 19&Under sides and aconfidence boosting verbal injection from coach Lena Way.

Moving theball well and shooting accurately,the Redbacks opened up anine-goal lead early in the second term before the Hawks upped the momentum.

One key positional move paid dividends sand Woodend-Hesket clawed back to deficit

with good teamwork as confidence grew

Romsey could not reverse the trend in the second half and the Hawks were pleased to secure anine-goal victory

Dynamic Abby Gilmore finished with 28 goals and earned the special medal provided in memory of the late Brian 'Muscles' Lee.

Versatile Charlee Tytler scored 22.

Other scores: Unbeaten Macedon 54 d Melton Centrals 27, Wallan 41 dLancefield 30, Western Rams 60 dDiggers Rest 32. Riddell had the bye.

Current ladder: Macedon 24, Riddell 20, Wallan 20, Woodend-Hesket 16, Melton Cen-

Real team spirit

Fifteen-year-old Emma Stembridge is the winner of the Kellie DuffMedal for 2023 Junior Club Netball Player

In her sixth year in junior netball at Woodend, Emma has umpiring aspirations and is looking forward to the transition from junior to senior ranks with the Hawks.

Her credentials for winning the medal were spelt out at the ‘Women at the Nest’ function at Gilbert Gordon Oval.

Emma was described as highly committed, respectful and humble and aplayer with real team spirit who displays kindness to fellow netballers.

Emma is pictured with Kellie Duff(at left) and Abby Gilmore –who was aguest speaker along with Melbourne Football Club’s premiership star Olivia Purcell.

‘Heartand soul of club’

Loyal, hard-working, selfless and passionate was how Kath Bourke was described when she received the Julie Gove Medal for 2023 Club Woman of the Nest (Woodend Hesket Football Club).

For 15 years Kath’scommitment and dedication in avoluntary capacity has been a significant long term contribution to where the club is today

She was described as ‘the heart and soul of the club’ and applauded at the very successful second annual ‘Women at the Next’ function earlier this month.

The canteen under Kath’scontrol is rated highly in the Riddell League.

Julie Gove (at left) and Kath are pictured at the presentation.

Woodend-Hesket’s Abby Gilmore was thewinnerofthe Brian ‘Muscles’ Lee Medal for best player on the court in theA-gradegame.

trals 12, Western Rams 10, Diggers Rest 8, Romsey 6, Lancefield 4.

B-grade: Romsey 40 dWoodend-Hesket

30, Lancefield 50 dWallan 30, Macedon 38 d Melton Centrals 36, Diggers Rest 34 tied with Rams 34.

C-grade: Woodend-Hesket 46 dRomsey

16, Lancefield 27 dWallan 20, Western Rams

25 dDiggers Rest 17, Macedon 33 dMelton

Centrals 12.

19&Under: Romsey 20 dWoodend-Hesket

13, Lancefield 24 dWallan 21, Melton Centrals 28 dMacedon 16,Rams 59 dDiggers

Rest 13, Riddell 23 dGisborne Giants 8.

Sports editor of The Age, award-winning Chloe Saltau, has the honour oflaunching the book in the Laurie Green Pavilion at Lancefield Park.

It’syet another part of the local club’s150th celebration.

Thousands of hours’ work has gone into the publication, with compilers being Denis Graham, John ‘Shark’ Chisholm and Shirley Kirshere –all with avery,very long association with Lancefield and its football club. Historian/editor Fay Woodhouse will also speak about the book.

Before the senior football match around 2pm, Lancefield and Romsey footballers will assemble on the oval in front of the Laurie Green Pavilion. There will be a special coin toss by awell-known local identity

The Lancefield players will be wearing the heritage jumpers in the distinctive colours from the 1888 season; the Tigers’ A-grade netballers will be dressed in replicas of what was worn in the club’s firstnetball matches.

RDFNL games

There are several very interesting football matches in round 7of the Riddell League on Saturday Macedon vWoodend-Hesket.

Lancefield vRomsey

Wallan vDiggers Rest. Melton Centrals vRiddell.

On target: Romsey goal shooter Emma Grechwas deadly accurate swith this shot despite the strong defensive efforts of Woodend-Hesket coach Meg Grbac. Photo: Bill West

Vitalwin for theHawks

Bill West

Woodend-Hesket leapfrogged Romsey into third place on the Riddell League ladder with ahard-fought 17-point victory on Saturday

The final margin did not fully reflect the closeness of an enthralling contest, with neither side underestimating its importance.

Each was not at full strength, and the Redbacks certainly missed dashing defender Nathan Tessari who was best afield in the earlier Reserves game before heading to awedding.

Iexpect both these sides to finish up in the final five; at full strength they could mount serious challenges in the finals particularly if they have all players on their lists available and in form.

Rain dampened proceedings at Romsey in the first quarter then the sun came out before an almost misty last term where the Hawks finally seized control with two late goals, the sealer to Caleb Dumper from astrong mark with the clock ticking down.

Woodend-Hesket struggled early against the home side’sspeed and skills, and two early goals reflected agreat start.

To their credit the Hawks settled down and scored three quick goals leading into quarter-time.

At one stage in the second term there were 36 players in the congested southern half of the ground; Romsey had plenty of the ball but the Hawks scored majors from quick thrusts forward.

The large crowd of spectators were glued to the on-ground action though conditions did not favour spectacular overhead marks.

Romsey’selusive Dean Walsh kicked an extraordinary along the ground goal from very deep in the forward pocket, only to be injured in the process.

By half-time the Hawks led by nine points; ruck duels were interesting and

around the packs the Hawks seemed to be cleaner at crucial times.

The third term was astalemate, goals were scarce and every time Romsey looked like grabbing the lead the Hawks came up with areply

No-one looked like kicking abag of goals and the first half of the last term was inconclusive; it was acase of which side could find away to score goals.

Mitch Adamson was another injury loss for the Redbacks and ultimately WoodendHesket broke through –the last term produced 2.3 to two points and the second half had produced nine scoring shots to four in favour of the visitors.

Keeping leading goalkicker Jack Jedwab goal-less certainly helped the Hawks.

The final score was 10.8 (68) to 7.9 (51), with 15 individual goalkickers.

The Hawks’ Daniel Toman earned their ‘best’ tag, and Matt Burkett continued his spell of fine form for the Redbacks.

COACHES SAY

Woodend-Hesket coach Josh Pound described the victory as “enormous”, even

Hawks claimcup

TheBrian 'Muscles' Lee Perpetual Cup between Romsey and Woodend-Hesket on Saturday ended up in the hands of the Hawks, after their victory by 17 points in the senior football match at Romsey Park.

Apremiership player and Bowen Medal winner with Romsey,and agreat contributor with Woodend, ‘Muscles' was remembered by many with the Lee family strongly represented. Brendan Lee presented the trophy and commented on the high competitive standard of play by both sides in the match.

Pictured after the presentation are (from left) –Daniel Toman who won the special medal for best afield, Brendan Lee and Hawks’ playing coach Josh Pound.

Toman said the match had been areal challenge for both sides, and he was pleased the Hawks had been able to take the points.

“It was areally good game,” he said, indicating he was really enjoying his football with his old club after astint with Sunbury

though there were afew wasted opportunities.

“From the time we hit the lead it was a great effort to remain in front throughout, and our confidence is building in the right direction.”

Pound said the mental aspect was important in matches against top sides, and he anticipated players would continue to improve.

This Saturday the Hawks head for Tony Clarke Oval at Macedon, and will certainly not be underestimating the Cats.

Romsey coach Justin Sherman said it had been agood contest, but his side was not at its best.

“Wewill analyse the match we didn’t take all our opportunities.”.

Sherman acknowledged WoodendHesket was agood side, and the return bout at Gilbert Gordon Oval was one that the Redbacks would look forward to.

This Saturday,the Redbacks head eight kilometres north to play old rivals Lancefield and expect to collect the four points.

Woodend-Hesket is now in third place

on the ladder,and Romsey drop to fourth in aseasonwherea ‘Final 5’ applies.

Romsey was pleased to win the Reserves match against strong opposition, while the 19&Under Hawks also won by three goals.

Woodend-Hesket’sco-president and life member PaulPodbury played his 250th game –a great servant for the Hawks.

MACEDON AGAIN

Macedon backed up from itsfirst win of the season at Lancefield byaccountingfor Melton Centrals by 11 points.

The Cats alsowon their Reserves and 19&Under matches, and abig crowd should turn up for the clash against Woodend-Hesket. With its 150thHistory Book launch coming up this weekend, Lancefield stayed in touch with ladderleader Wallan for the first half, then class prevailed and the Magpies went on to win by 59 points. Once again defender Luke Fellowes was ‘best’ for the Tigers.

Diggers Rest won by 122 points against Western Rams, with Mitchell Day was best afield with eight goals.

Adasher: Dynamic Daniel Toman breaks away to drive Woodend-Hesket forward on Saturday. Toman ended up being voted best afield and winning the Brian ‘Muscles’ Lee Medal.

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