Sharon VanEttenand TheAttachment Theory will headline the 2025 Town Folk Festival.
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Twofires –a registered burn-offand a bonfire–becameout of controlonresidential properties in Kynetonlast week and promptedauthorities to makea statement. Oneresidentwas conducting aroutine garden clean-up and registered the burn-
offwith authorities. An unexpected wind picked up and within minutes the small firehad burnt20m of surrounding grass and threatened the adjacenthouse.People nearbyassisted to controlthe blazewith shovels and ahoseuntil firefighters arrived.
"I'm still in shock by it,"the residentsaid.
"I'm grateful forthe CFA, my neighbours
Festival to be aripper
Thelineupfor the 2025 Town Folk Festivaldropped todayand it is settobehuge! Town Folk Festival returns to Djaara / Castlemaine in November with yetanother impressivelineupoflocaland international music, this timeled by Sharon VanEtten and TheAttachmentTheory,who will return to Australia with their much-celebrated catalogue of indie anthems as well as 2025’scareer-defining self-titled album. Also featured atop of the list is genredefying singer/songwriter MegWashington, Yolŋusurf-rock powerhouseKing Stingray,cultZambian psychedelic rockers WITCH, andlegendary Indigenous Australian band Pigram Brothers, making their waydownfromBroometoVictoria forthe first time in 15 years. Meanwhile, the ever-unpredictable sharp wit of DanKelly’sRegional Crisis and soul-psychedelic collectiveJAZZPARTY willheadline stages twoand three. Further down the list aretwo internationals,twanged-out Portland rockersJennyDon’t and TheSpursand the Californianpsych-folk of Sylvie. Plus plenty of local acts including Annie-RoseMaloney, Ch mOfFinches,Cool Sounds, Didirri and la Thompson, Hana Streté, Merpire, Mika James e. es will takeplaceacross dlocal venues —The otel, Boomtown Wines edshaker Brewery —with stage offering its own unique atmosphere, as well as aMainStage on the grassy Sunken Oval at the centre of it all
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who didn't hesitatetohelp straight away, and acommunitymember whomanaged the firewithhis excavator."
Another residentlostcontrol of his bonfireand CFAdispatchersreported they were panicking because it had spread to a nearbyshed and chemicals were inside. It toowas put out by responding firefighters
KynetonCFA responded with apost on Facebook and said, "multiple escaped burn-offs have alreadyimpacted private properties around the region—often due to poor preparation, no containmentlines, and landownerswalking away from smouldering piles"
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burn-offatKynetonquickly spread to surrounding grassand threatened the adjacent house last week.
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"Conditions across the Kynetonregion remain unusually dry.ThisSunday’sFire Danger Rating is forecast to reach HIGH— alevel rarely seen in May, just twoweeks from winter."
Facebook usersresponded to thepost and voiced concern about whether fire restrictions were lifted tooearly
“Too manyfires arebeing lit without waternearby, without cleared breaks, and without anyone staying to monitor.We’re nowina pattern of callouts that could have been avoided,"Smith said.
“Ifyou lightit, you’reresponsible forit.”
ACFA spokesperson told the Express that between April 1and May20, the CFAhad responded to 178 escaped burn-offs across the state
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Town Folk’s signature multi-stage, multi-venue formatinvites audiences to roam between sites, discovernew artists and experience Castlemaine’s arts and hospitality scene.
Town Folk Festival director and The Bridgeco-owner,JeremyFurze, said this year’sTownFolk Festival wasshaping up to be aripper
"Wehavefour international acts plus manyamazing Australian artists tooincluding my all-time favesPigram Brothers from Broome,”Furze said Festival-goerswill have the option to camportotravelstress-free with adedi-
catedfestival bus servicerunning return trips directly to Castlemaine and back. Easy access via V/Line train services also makes day-tripping simple from anywhereonthe line.
Maintaining its family-friendly spirit, Town Folk Festival will featurekids activities, food trucks, craftbeer and regional wines, and welcoming spaces formusic lovers of all ages. Anotably accessible festival experience, the single-dayfestival allows punterstochoose their ownmusical adventure.
Tickets go on sale at 9am this Friday May 30 at www.townfolkfestival.com
Apple TV fills up in Carlsruhe
Theoriginal book coverfeatures an orangeMustang, andanold Ford Escort of the same colour waspresentonset
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Filming of anew Apple TV miniseries took placeatthe BP petrol station in Carlsruhe last Thursdayand Friday.
Thenew showisbased on the book, TheDispatcher,byRyanDavid Jahn, about apolice detectivewhose lifefell apart 10 yearsearlier when his daughterwentmissing. He receives adistress call he believestobeher,and he goes on ajourneytoreunitehis family.Patrick Brammall (ColinfromAccounts)isthe lead role andthe Express believesChloe Geisker plays his daughter,while Brendan Cowell (Game of Thrones)plays the antagonist.
Theshowispromotedwith the same nameonline, howeverlocal residents received aletter– warning of the show'sdisturbance– which listed the show'stitle as Granite.About 100 people were on setoverthe two-dayshootand theroad wasblocked on occasion forstunt driving.
Theoriginal book coverfeaturesanorangeMustang, and an old Ford Escort of the samecolour waspresentonset,aswell as other classic Australian cars, such as Holden Commodores, suggesting the series could be an Australian adaptation. Thescreenplayhas also been adaptedbyKris Mrksa, an acclaimed Australian TV showwriter who worked on Underbelly and Packed to theRafters It marksthe second occasion thepetrolstation has been used fora film production in the past year,and the adjacentCalder Freeway wasalsoblocked offlast month fora Hollywood film shootstarring Liam Neeson.
Information regarding Apple TV'slatestshowisbeing kept under wraps andthe full cast is yettobeannounced.
Councillor catch-up
Macedon Ranges ShireCouncil is holding appointments forresidents to meettheir councillorsand sharetheir concerns regarding the region on FridayMay 30 between 11am to 12pm.
SouthWardcouncillorsDom Bonanno, Alison Joseph and Christine Walker willbe available at Mr Macedon Cafe in Macedon. West Ward councillorsJennifer Anderson, Kate Kendall and JanetPearce will also be available at Nellie's Shed in Woodend. Those unable to attend will be able to call or email and further meetings areexpected to be held throughout the year
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Building aunited nation a united
Communitymembersgathered forthe 2025 Sorry Day Commemoration in Victory Park in Castlemaine yesterday.
Sorry Day,which is held annually on May26, is aday of remembranceto acknowledgethe pain and injusticeexperienced by membersofthe stolen generation, and its lasting impacts.
Theevent included aWelcome to Country and Smoking Ceremonyperformed by DjaDja Wurrung Elder Uncle Rick Nelson,and the launch of the DjaaraCulturalMud Mapdesigned by Uncle Rick and TraceBalla.
Therewas also rangeofspeeches from representatives of local secondary and primary schools and MountAlexander Shiremayor Rosie Annear
National Reconciliation Week begins today, TuesdayMay 27 and runs until next TuesdayJune 3.
Theweek will featurearangeofeventsrun by Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation to commemorate, educate andbring our community together
This year’sthemeis‘Bridging NowtoNext’,and reflectsthe ongoing connection between past, presentand future. It calls on all Australians to step forwardtogether,tolook ahead and continue the push forwardaspast lessons guide us.
TheNational Reconciliation Week launch will takeplacefrom10am to 12pm today, TuesdayMay 27, at the Castlemaine Market Building.
Theannual Nalderun awards will be announced and local Wamba Wamba, Tatiaraman Uncle RonMurray will launch his autobiography Balranald Boy Nalderun CEOKathCoffsaid local schools were taking part in arangeof activities during Reconciliation Week 2025, including Nalderun-led activities and visiting BoorpBoorp Boondyil and the Reconciliation Week exhibition at the Market Building, the Reconciliation Walk in Chewton, as well as ahost of school-based activities.
"Kindergartens arealso involved with Uncle Ron, MurnongMummas and author TraceBella settovisit as part of local events," she said.
"Weare also pleased to be working with Maldon Primary School and Maldon Pre-Schooltocoordinate aTarrengowerWalkfor the first time and Newstead Primary arealso doing awalk withConnecting Stories,"Kathsaid.
Teachersfromall schools across the MountAlexandernetwork meet each term as partofthe Nalderun network meeting.
Chewton Primary School principal BernadetteMcKenna said the local schools worked with Kath Coff from Nalderun on resourcestopromote Indigenous perspectives into their classrooms.
"Weare incredibly luckytohaveNalderun Aboriginal Education Corporation to support our students, schools, staffand families hereinthe Mount Alexander and Goldfields region,"she said.
Join us to commemorate National Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Week runs annually from 27 Mayto3 June
This year’s theme is ‘Bridging NowtoNext’,and reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. It calls on us all to step forwardtogether,tolook ahead and continue the push forwardaspastlessons guide us.
Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation is hosting a program of events throughout the week to commemorate, educate andbring our community together
Activities include film screenings, book talks, reconciliation walks, cultural conversations and asingalong.
Find out what’sonat mountalexander.vic.gov.au/ Reconciliation-Week-2025-events.
Image: UncleRickNelson, DjaDja Wurrung Elder
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‘Remember, know, think’
To celebrateNational Reconciliation Week, Macedon Ranges ShireCouncil will have aSmoking Ceremonyand Yarning Circle withTaungurung Elder Uncle ShaneMonk at 10.15am this morning at theKynetonMechanicsInstitute. KynetonLibrary will be screening Winhanganha on ThursdayMay 25 at 5pm. Winhanganha is afilm by acclaimed Wiradjuri poetand artist Jazz Money. Thetitle, aWiradjuri word meaning “remember,know, think,”encapsulatesthe film's exploration of Australia's colonial archives and their impact on FirstNations peoples. Additional screenings at Woodend, Castlemaine and Bendigo libraries. Free entry –all welcome. Bookings at www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/See-Do/Events-andAwards/Reconciliation-Week
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Wamba Wamba,Tatiaraman Uncle RonMurray will launch his autobiographyBalranald Boyattoday's Reconciliation Week launch event. Photo:Diana Domonkos
Levy outrage
TheVictorian Governmentappearstobefacing
avery tough sell to force municipal councils to collect thecontentious Emergency Services and VolunteersFund levy
It went through state parliamentona split vote earlier this month afterthereweremassive protests in Melbourne by angry farmers, business operators, and members of fire brigades, among others, and it seems the outcry is continuing.
Afired up StateOpposition has promised to repeal the legislation if it comestopowerin November of next year
Last week the Express quotedMacedon Ranges mayor, DomBonanno, as saying theESVP levy would have a"significantnegativefinancial impact" on the Macedon Ranges community COMBINED OPPOSITION
Sincethen, Municipal Association of Victoria presidentCrJennifer Andersonrevealed the state's 79 councils have banded together to formally oppose thenew tax.
Cr Anderson, who is aWoodend residentand thelongest serving Macedon Ranges councillor with fiveterms as mayorbehind her,saidthe MAVhad passed anumber of resolutions designed to return the responsibility of collecting the levy to thestate government.
TheMAV presidentsaid councils did nothavethe resourcestocollect the levy or deal with thosewho refused to pay.
Some councils arebelievedtobefearful theywill become the targetfor non-paymentof various ratesand charges, such is the disenchantmentamong property owners.
IN DEPTHREPORT
Adetailed report andrecommendation, extending over fivepages, is to be presentedto the Macedon Ranges ShireCouncil meeting at 7pm tomorrow (Wednesday) night.
Thereport from chiefexecutiveofficer,Bernie O'Sullivan, recommends council objects to the newlevyinits currentform, due to thesignificantimpacts it will have on theshire's farming, commercial and industrial sections.
Council has already contacted theDepartmentofAgricultureabout the possible introduction of droughtreliefmeasures.
If council adopts the recommendations, the decision is expected to be conveyed to the Premier Jacinta Allan, Treasurer Jacqueline Symes,Opposition Leader Brad Battin, and ShadowTreasurer JamesNewbury
Theagenda documentfor tomorrow night'smeeting is publicly available now.
Thecouncil meeting is being livestreamed. Local firebrigades joined massiveprotests in Melbourne lastweekin oppositiontothe newlevy.
Young makers showcase
An inauguralWesleyHill Young MakersMarket aims to create aplatform for young people in MountAlexander Shire’s vibrantartistic and creativecommunity
Theprogram, supported by Mount Alexander ShireCouncil’sQuick Response Youth Grants, will form part of the WesleyHillMarket from 9am to 1pm on SaturdayMay 31.
In keeping with its roots, the program is afantastic opportunity foryoung people in the shiretostepout of their comfort zone and develop keylifeskills is asupportiveenvironment.
Young people aged 10-25 areinvited
to register.Stalls arefree, withmarquee hirejust$5, and theWesleyHillHall Committeeable to supply stall furniture if necessary
Theonly rule is thatyou have to have made, or at least adapted, whatyou’re selling!
If you'rekeen to tryyour hand at running astall,haveaunique talent to share, just want to getout in the community,orknowa young person who does, reach out to jade.bujeya@ wesleyhill.au or visit the WesleyHill Hall websitetoregister wesleyhill.au/hall/ young-makers-market
Scamming on the rise forover60s
Financial Elder Abuse by scammers is on the rise in all countries and sometimes victims areleftwith no waytorecoup their losses. Australia’s National Council on Aging recently reported $3.4 billion being lost worldwide to people ageover60inthe year 2023 alone.
“These criminals targetseniorswith tech support,grandparentand governmentimpersonation, all of which work by gaining trust,” aspokesperson said.
“Weall need to work together to makesureour seniors, their caregivers, families and friends knowthe signs to look forthatacriminal is afteryour money.
"Learn howtoidentifyand stop these scammersand whattodoifyou or someone you knowisa victim."
This year on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day,SundayJune 15, the action comedy movie THELMA will be screened in Kyneton with free admission forall. Thelma is afilm made by agrandsonabout his grandmother.Inthe movie, Thelma is scammed of $10,000 and decides to take mattersintoher ownhands to getbackwhatwas taken from her.It’s arollicking ride but good look at aseriousproblem. Theevent is hosted by Australia’s own veteranactor IanRooneywho will host aspecial session with local financeidentity Bob Nixononhow one can safeguardtheir finances against this rise in fraud.
It’s aspecial eventfor the whole family and is presentedbythe Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Kindness to EldersInitiative.
Forinformation and to reserveseats,phone council on 5422 0333 or visit www.mrsc.vic. gov.au/Elder-abuse and facebook/Kindness to Elders.
If youoranyone youknowneedtotalkwith someone about elder abuse phone the confidential helpline at Senior Rights Victoria on 1300 368 821 (and press option 1).
Jade Bujeya (WHH committee)and IsaacSanford (YMM manager)atWesley Hill Hall Market
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Budget investsinhistory
Aproject to undertakesignificant renewalworks at Buda Historic Home and Garden in Castlemainehas been allocated half amillion dollarsinthe 2025/26State Budget
Thefunds will deliver State2ofthe masterplan, which will include refurbishing the current venue room into an office and administration spacewith avisitor centre, and plans to build anew venue room with a spacefor archives.
Ultimately,these planswill allowthe public access to theentiretyofthe historic house.
Buda chiefoperation officerVivienne Hamilton said the newvenue room,tobe locatedinthe rose garden, would be beautiful.
"But themost importantpartofthe plan is that it will enable us to open up the whole house forthe public fora better experienceand allowustotell the whole story," she said.
"Rotary Castlemaine have also generously pledged asubstantial granttoward Stage2 of the project, which will include obtaining heritagepermits, town planning, final drawings and importantly,toconduct community consultation."
During the funding announcementlast Thursday, Buda CommitteeofManagement presidentBronwynRudolph said thathaving the historic home recognised as something worth saving, maintaining and looking after, wasincredibly rewarding.
"We've hadthis project bubbling away forsolong and it will makesuch adifferencetothisplace, it will sustain it into the future," she said.
Acontinued supporter of Buda, Bendigo West MP MareeEdwards said she was proud to help to support the preservation of
the historic home and gardens thatwould ensurefuturegenerations could continue to enjoyits history and beauty
“This funding ensures Buda notonly continues to flourish, butgrows as a sanctuary forcommunity, culture andbiodiversity –supporting local jobs and events, while nurturing essential habitatfor native birds, insects and pollinators."
Originally built in the1860s and renamed 'Buda'byHungarian immigrant Ernest Leviny,the house holds anationally significantcollection of art, furnishings and family treasures.
Thesurrounding three-acregarden reflects theLevinyfamily’s creativity and resilience, adapting to centralVictoria’s dry climate with sustainable plantings, hand-
built structures and heritagefeaturessuch as the birdaviary,grape pergola and tennis pavilion.
Whether exploring its shaded paths, attending alocal festival, or simply pausing to enjoy birdsong, Buda offers aserene and enriching experience forall –aplace to come together and reconnect with nature.
Budget delivers savings
surplus farm producedoesn’t go to waste. –$18 million to enable pharmaciststo treatcustomers without atriptothe doctor fora prescription.
–The introduction of afreeyouth myki cardfor children under the ageof18.
TheState Budget for2025/2026 was announced last week. Some of the cost-ofliving assistancemeasures include; –Rebatesfor energy efficientheatpumps and hotwater systems, a$100 powersaving bonus forconcession cardholders, and an extra$18 million to support food relief organisations. Afurther $3 million will go to Foodbank’sGROWprogram, making sure
–The expansion of SeniorsCardholdersfreeweekend travel to nowinclude the entirestate
VolunteersatBuda Historic Home and Garden will receive$500,000 to complete Stage2 of their masterplan.
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Newchapter for local pharmacy
TerryWhiteChemmart Castlemaine Express Pharmacyat31Mostyn Street is set to move into an excitingnew era withits relocation to abrand new storewithin the Woolworths Castlemaine complex.
Therehas been apharmacylocatedonthe currentMostynStreetsitesincethe 1880s. Pharmacymanager Josh Riggall said he believedthe currentbuilding had stood on the site sinceabout 1857.
"Weunderstand it initially housed cabinetmaker Wm Niebuhr and laterG PPhilpots moved the Victoria Dispensary therein1882,"hesaid.
"The pharmacyhas nowproudly been serving the local communityfor about 143 yearsand we arereally excited to be moving into an exciting newstate-of-the-art storethatwill see us takea quantumleap forwardintothe 21st century.
"The newpharmacy has been designed to cater to the futureneeds of our community,and with the announcementlastweek of the state government's$18 million investmentinthe extension and expansion of the Pharmacy PilotProgram, we arewell positioned to offerthis professional levelofcaremoving forward,"hesaid.
Theinitial pilot enabled pharmacists to provide treatmentfor issues such as uncomplicated urinary tract infections and resupply of oral contraceptives, while the expansion will include treatmentfor 22 everydayhealth conditions, including asthma, nausea, ear infections, wound managementand type 2diabetespotentially alleviating the pressureonlocal healthcareprofessionals.
Thenew pharmacy will officially open its doorsatits newlocation at Shop 2/94 Forest Street Castlemaine at 9am on ThursdayJune 5, coinciding with the official opening of Woolworths Castlemaine.
Josh has been based at the current storefor the pasttwo and ahalfyearsand said excitementhad been building forthe newstore
"Wecan't wait to finish theshopfit out and welcome ourcommunityintocheck outour modern newhome,"hesaid.
"Wereally encourageeveryone to pop in and sayhello, wander throughout our fabulous new space, and letushelp support them with their healthcareneeds."
Thebrand newlight-filled storeisabout twoand ahalf times biggerthan the currentstore, which will enable the TerryWhiteChemmart team to significantly expand their currentrangeof products.
"Wehavetwo privateconsulting rooms, which will be utilised forvaccinations and general consultations, abrand newdispensary,three pharmacy pods whereyou canhand in your scriptand chat directly to apharmacist, awaiting area and astreamlined servicedesk foreasy, convenient checkout."
With plentyofoff-streetparking and electronic doors, the sitewill provide ease of access particularly forthe pharmacy'selderly clientele and those with mobility issues.
Thelocal business will also be offering Sundaytrading forthe first time, which is sure to be embraced by the Castlemaine community
"Wehope Sundaytrading will save community membersfromhaving to travel to Bendigoor Gisborne or from visiting Urgent Carefor assistancewherea trained pharmacist can help,"Josh said.
"Wewill be operating sevendaysa week from 9-6MondaytoFriday, 10-3 Saturday and 10-2 Sunday. Communitymemberscan pop in and drop offtheir scriptbeforethey do their supermarket shop or can wander the storewhile we fill their script. We look forwardtowelcoming you!"
The Mostyn Street Pharmacy (centre) circa 1900s Photo: David Williamson
The pharmacy at 31 Mostyn Street has been proudly serving the community since the late 1800s.
Arender of the new-look TerryWhiteChemmart Castlemaine Express Pharmacy, which officially opens on June 5.
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If youthink youdon't likejazz, think again! Castlemaine is putting on alineupatthis year’sJazz Festival(June 5-8) thatisbursting with energy and truly does have something foreveryone, kicking offwith the incredible Dobet Gnahoré.
Visiting CJF before the Vivid Festival in Sydney, this Grammy awardwinning artist from theIvory Coastiscutting edgecool. Check her out online fora tasteofwhatyou'reinfor
If your tasteleans moretowards cocktail-hour lounge, then it's hardtogopast the mellow tones of local talentMeg Corson, A Bunch of Smooth OperatorsorThe Radiohead Project.
However, if youlikeyourjazzstraightupand on-the-rocks, then perhaps the classic40s and 50s sounds arefor you; The Pearly Shells, RoyalNavyJazzBand and BigBand Frequency will do it foryou.
If youlikesurprises and originality,thenthe Jazz Festival team has got thatinspadestoo.
Of course, if you'rea jazz purist, then ARIA awardwinnersPaul Grabowsky and Michelle Nicollewill definitely hit thespot. These areseasoned performersatthe topoftheir game.
If it’srhythmyou’reafter then the GypsyJazzofNigel Maclean mightbeyourthing.
Or if NewOrleans style floats your boat, CJF have gotthattoo with theSteamboatWhistlers.
Thereare big bands to stokeyourengine, tighthornsections to blowyourhatsoff,and party bands, JazzParty,Seduceaphones and Firefly Horns thatdareyou nottodance.
Twoleftfeet, yousay?Thena swing dancelesson will loosen youup. Allfun and all welcome.
Whatever youdothis King'sBirthdayweekend, makesureyou take abreak from theusual routine, letyourhair down and put a bounceback in your step.
Check out thewebsiteatcastlemainejazzfestival.com.au grab your ticketsand getondowntoCastlemaine.
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Newlibrary model soon
Macedon Ranges and MountAlexander Shire Councils will sign the Regional Library Service and Funding Agreement 2025-27 as the North CentralGoldfields Regional Library Corporation prepares to transition to a newmodel.
Theagreementprovides aframework forthe provision of services and funding of the corporation forthe next twoyears, with an expectation that it will wind up and library services will be operating under anew library agreementwithin this time
Thecorporation was createdin1996. According to theLocal GovernmentAct (2020) all regional library corporations established under the Act (1989) must be voluntarily would up before 2030 or theywill be wound up by the Minister forLocal Governmentin2030.
TheCEO and boardof the corporation have undertaken aservicereview of potential library models and arecurrently working through thetransition steps towardsestablishing abeneficial enterprise.
Conditions in the Regional Library Service and Funding Agreement 2025-27 do notvary in anyway from the existing agreement.
Exploring the boundaries
Castlemaine’s TheatreRoyal will onceagain host the Castlemaine Documentary Festival from July 4-6, showcasing asuiteofexciting new non-fiction storytelling, righthereonDja Dja Wurrung country
Theprogram forthis year'sfestival was launched at Boomtown Wines recently and revealed the stunning 2025 festival trailer,a new-look websiteand this year’stheme, 'Truth –youcouldn’t makethis stuff up'. Ticketsare on sale nowfor thefestival, which will kick offonFridayJuly 4at5pm withthe world premieres of twohomegrownfilms
Sarah-Jane Woulahan’s Human Algorithm and Stelarc– Suspending Disbelief by RichardMoore
and John DoggettWilliams —films exploring the boundaries of the human mind and body Fridaynight’sspecial eventbrings Dziga Vertov’s1929 silentmasterpiece ManWith AMovie Camera to life with aspecially commissioned live scorebyUnderground Lovers Moda Discoteca.
On SaturdayJuly 5at4.30pm, CDoc'scornerstone showcase eventLOCALSreturns with afresh bunch of short films by Castlemaine and centralVictoria filmmakers— audiencevotes decide awinner! Then at 8pm, experienceLola Arias’s hybrid doco-musical, Reas,alongside a livegig from Castlemaine/ Melbourne party band Sugar FedLeopards.
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Whether you’recurious about AI’simpact on humanity, ready to dancetoliveexperimental beats, or excited to discoverthe next generation of regional talent, Castlemaine Documentary Festival 2025 promises something fascinating at every turn.
Full programand ticketsavailable nowat cdocff.com.au.
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Astill imagefromWoulahan’s film Human Algorithm.
Safe Spaces inthe spotlight
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Castlemaineand Macedon Ranges Safe Spaces have been selected from 14 sites across Australia to be featuredina film thatwill be the centrepieceofa newdigital marketing campaign forcommunity-led Safe Spaces across the country
Aproduction team from Australia's national lived experienceofsuicide organisation, Roses in the Ocean, visited Castlemaine Safe Spacelast Mondaytointerview working group membersand volunteers.
They then madethe trek south to Woodend on Tuesday to capturethe Macedon Ranges Safe Spacestory,before jetting across to Western Australia wheretheywere scheduled to visit the Bridgetown and Bunbury Safe Spaces late last week.
Roses in the Ocean community-ledSafeSpaceproject coordinators,Heidi Forbes and Tania Tuckerman, said they aimed to usethe filmtoencourageother communities across Australia to consider submittinganExpressions of Interest to create their ownunique community-led Safe Space.
"Weare currently welcoming EOIstosupport the creation of another six newSafeSpaces across Australia, which would boost our numbersto20. We currently have aspace in every stateand territory,aside from theACT, with sites from Hobart, Adelaide and Western Australia to as farnorth as Darwin, across to Queensland and New SouthWales,"Heidi said.
"Wealso have culturally specific Tamil and Spanish spaces and amen's only online space,"she said.
"Each spaceisuniquetoits communityand through the EOIprocess we look to undertakecommunityconsultation and delveintothe needs of each community,"Tania said "Castlemaine wasone of our first pilots and is afine example of whatcan be achieved. Threeyearssince the spacewas established theyhavegrown to have a 30-strong pool of volunteersand have secured afantastic welcoming space. Thenew Woodend spaceisalso thriving,"she said.
Videographer Iain Fitzpatrick said thataswell as captur-
ing the voiceoflocal SafeSpacevolunteerstheywerealso sharing asnapshotofeach communitywithdrone footage and imagery on each of the four towns. Theteam is being accompanied by Australian National University research fellowScottFitzpatrick who is gathering information and data about the impact the community-led spaces arehav-
ing as part of his work with the Lived ExperienceResearch Unit at the Centre forMental Health Research at ANU Keep an eyeout forthe promoonsocial media in the coming weeks. TheCastlemaine and Woodend Safe Spaces look forwardtoalso sharing their ownindividual filmswith the local community
Videographer Iain Anderson, Rosesinthe Ocean community-led Safe Spaceproject coordinators Heidi Forbes and Tania Tuckerman, and Research FellowatAustralian National University Scott Fitzpatrick arepictured during their visit to the Castlemaine Safe Space.
Young achiever
Macedon Ranges ShireCouncil'semergency managementofficer,KiaraNoonan, has been shortlisted as aYoung Achieverfinalist in the 2025 LGProAwardsfor Excellence.
Kiarabegan her career at the council in aquaticsand fitness as aswimming instructor and lifeguardin2016.
Thenow 29-year-old has gone on to contributethrough various emergency and nonemergency relatedroles, including currently serving as the council’sdeputymunicipal recovery manager
Kiarahas playedapivotal role in strengthening the council'semergency management capabilities, including leading atargeted recruitmentand training strategy forthose council staffwith emergency on-call responsibilities, ensuring asustainable emergency response workforce
Outside of her significantcouncil contributions, Kiarahas committed10yearsofCFA serviceincluding administrativeand leadership roleswithin the Redesdale Fire Brigade. CEOBernie O’Sullivan congratulatedKiara on her successful nomination. He said her unique blend of strategic vision, hands-on leadership and dedication to her communities made her an exceptional candidate forthe award.
“You need look no further than the recent Bullengarook fires to exemplify Kiara’sstrategicthinking and ability to makedecisions under pressure, working in collaboration with her other hard-working colleagues,”hesaid.
“Regardless of the result at the awards night, we’rereally proud to have such aconscientious, friendly and willing young leader such as Kiara among our staff –she's already awinner in our books.”
Winnersofthe LGProAwardswill be announced in early June.
Ed Pursey wasalandscape gardener at the U.S. embassy; Daniel Richards managed ateam of 40 people who investigatedfraud and theft across the country forJBHI-FI. FormanyMelbournians, this would be adream life. They wanted to escapeit.
Thecouple left the citywheneverpossible fortheir 128-acre farm in Redesdale, stopping eachtime in Kynetontovisit Little SwallowCafe. They rejuvenatedhere– maybe 50 or so times –overthe course of twoyears
“Weliked the ambience. So,itcame on themarket andwe decided we'd buy it,”Danielsaid.
“And then we just decided we'd giveupthat[old life] andcome up from Melbourne.”
That wasa decade ago; Daniel and Ed recently celebrated 10 yearsofrunning the cafe
“I think consistency is probably what keeps us in business Consistency in servicedelivery,consistency in food quality.You know, we go out of our waytofind ingredients from local suppliers thatare high quality.And then, we integrateourselves within the community as well.”
Twenty-two of the 24 staff were hired locally,and to date,the
“I suppose there’sbeen ups and downs all over theplace. You know, some days arefull of joyand full of happiness and yousee the customerscome in and really enjoythemselves. Andthen obviously,wehad the COVIDperiod whereitwas closed fora long time and therewas alot of loss of money.”
The Express recently reported three chefs at thecafewerealso facing visa expirationsand forced relocation, despitedesires to stayinthe region. Daniel led amedia campaign to save the chefs and said the community’slike-minded spirit has kept thecafe thriving forthe previous 10 years.
“Weget it wrong occasionally,you know, but [customers]still keep coming back, still keep supporting us,still keep spending moneywithus. Wheneverwedorun acharity drive, it'simmensely well supported –which is afantastic credit to thecommunity.”
Aregular customer at LittleSwallowCafetold the Express it had become her second home.
"He[Daniel] is absolutely fearless when fighting injustice,"she said. "The importanceofcommunity meeting places so beautifully craftedcannotbeunderstatedincountry towns. Everyone belongs."
Morgan Reinwald
Daniel (left)and Ed (right)stand in frontoftheir cafe on Piper Street,Kyneton.
Geniuses revisited
Local writer and speaker Jill Rivers will tell of the challenges she facedwriting her book TheGeniusofNijinsky,inatalk at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival on June 9, 12pm
Shehas plenty to tell –likebeing holed up in his grandson’s garden in Italy afterhe had made accusations about the legitimacy of Nijinsky’sdaughter, with whom she had just stayedinthe US.
Sheretracedthe greatdancer’ssteps in Russia and read every book or reference she could findonhim, his loverDiaghilev and controversial marriage, Diaghilev’s BalletRusses –which exploded into Paris and shaped anew direction forballetearly in the 20thCentury.She will reveal that despiteNijinsky notvisiting Australia, his legacy is directly connected to this country and laid the foundation forballetin Australia.
Thereisalso another little-knowndirect contact to Nijinsky in Australia thatshe will reveal in the talk, interceptedbyplaying excerpts from themusic –Debussy’s Afternoon of aFaun and Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring,thatmadehis radical reputation and pioneered modernism in thedanceworld.
Nijinsky’sgranddaughterinPhoenix, Arizona, has also senta messagefor the audienceatthe talk.
Book your ticket woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au/nijinsky
Copies of the book will be available for sale at the event.
Renownedlocalartist to feature
Chewtonartist Greg Wood will be thefeatured artist and judgefor the upcoming 36th annual Rotary Castlemaine ArtShow.
Graduating in fine artsatHobart School of Art, Greg'spsychologically –and visually –alluring landscapes arepaintedfrommemory,conveying aprofound sense of space, purposely obscured, and oftenfurther abstracted by mist.Suspended somewherebetween imagination and location, these works rangeinsizefromlarge to miniature.
Theshowwill run across the King's Birthdaylongweekend, June 6-9, at the Castlemaine Town Hall,with aGala OpeningonThursday June 5. Theexhibition will be open daily from 10am. Seerotarycastlemaine.org.au formoredetails.
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Sunday, June 1st
Youare invited to shop local this Sundayatthe region's fine monthly farmers' market, celebrating 22 years of trading in 2025!
80+ producers from Djarracountry and beyond Shopping herebuilds our local food production, community while nourishing youaswell!
Abountiful spread of offerings
TheWestern Reservewill come to lifeagain this Sundaywiththe monthly Castlemaine FarmersMarket happening from 9amto1pm. Shopperscan select from about 85 producersfromacross the region and beyond with the spread of offerings spanning fresh organic/ conventional produce, regeneratively farmed meats, award-winningsmallgoods, fine cheese and dairy items, preserves and condiments, wholefoods, sweettreats, sourdough and pastries, nutsand seeds, fruit leathersand pestos,healthcareitems,plants, seedlings, traditional foods, probiotic foodsand beverages, olives, capersand oils, frozenberries, honey, eggs, regional wines, spirits, craftcidersand more!
Thereare seated areas forenjoying market dayrefreshments and livemusic from Tom Woodward.
Friendly dogs arewelcome on aleash and shoppersare reminded to BYObags, baskets and trolleys
Formarketupdates, follow the Castlemaine FarmersMarket on Facebook and Instagram. Western Reserve, corner Forest and Wheeler Street,Castlemaine.
Kimand RobfromGreen Gate Garden Nursery will beatthe Castlemaine FarmersMarket this Sunday.
Chewton artist Greg Wood will be thefeatured artist and judgeatthis year’sshow.
Nijinsky and Stravinsky
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Dear Kira, re your letter ('Nodifferentthan theAztecs', Opinions,May 20), unfortunately,you have been seriously misinformed.
Global warming has already exceeded 1.5 degrees Cand it’struethatifcarbon emissions continuetoincrease at the same rate by the burning of fossilfuels, we areontrack forup to 3degrees Cofglobal warming. This would spell the end of lifeonEarth as we know it, so Icommend Spainfor its switch to powergeneration from renewable sources, even if there have been some blackouts.
Before we came to rely on coal-fired powerinAustralia, we experiencedsomeblackouts, and we still have these sometimes, even now. Youmention thatin20years from when youwerea child, youweretold therewould be “no polar bearsand theice caps would be gone.”Well, by this year,atleast half of the Arctic polar icehas melted. Polar bearswith no food and no placetolive, have escapedand are menacing the nearbytownand city dwellers. Yougoontosay “makenomistake, we aresacrificing our children’s economic futurebyde-industrialising and switching to expensive, unreliable ‘green’energy”.But in fact, if Australiadoesnot makethe switch to renewable energy before 2030 which, by the way, is reliable and is amuch cheaper wayofgenerating electricity,weare putting our children and future generations at serious risk from Climate Change. Also, it is imperativethat we stop the export of our coal andgas to other countries because, no matter whereitisburnt,itiscontributing to global warming and Climate Change.
An act of treason
Sandra Caddy,Castlemaine
Australia is aconstitutional monarchy.
To sign the Commonwealth of Australia over to the authority of aforeign power, viathe World Health Organisation Pandemic Treaty,isanact of treason.
SUPER QUIZ?
1. Whohas been welcomed into the Newstead Men’sShed?
2. Which Grammywinner is headed to the Castlemaine Jazz Festival?
3. What festival arethe Goldfield Libraries participating in this month?
4. TheKindness Collectiveisnow called what? (3 points)
5. Whofounded the Woodend Winter ArtsFestival?
Songs of the Isles
From the Renaissancethrough to thepresentday,the contribution of British composerstochoralmusic has been significant. Whether it wastointensify religious experience, express love,tell astory,undertakea challenge in pushing musical boundaries or forcommunity connectedness, choral singing has had an extraordinary powerto move andinspiresingersand audiences alike.
Thenextconcert forBendigoChorale is ‘Songs of the Isles’. Musical director and conductor,Elena Vashavskaya,has worked hardtocreatea programthatshould have wide appeal to music lovers.The music,thatcomes from England, Scotland, Ireland andWales,will include a smorgasbordofdelights ranging from early madrigals and simple folk melodies to powerful oratorio and twentieth century compositions. Thechoir will be supported by a musical ensemble comprisedofFrench horn, oboe, harp,
cello, recorder,flute,percussion and piano. It will be a delightful and uplifting afternoon of vocal music. The concert will be held at 2.30pm on May31atStPaul's Anglican Cathedral, 6Myers Street,Bendigo.
Tickets(adults: $30, under 16: free)are available from Gotix.com.au or at the door (EPTPOS available).
TheBendigoChorale is afour-part communitychoir based in north centralVictoria, which has been presenting high-qualitychoral works forthe enjoymentofmusic lovers in Bendigoand beyond forover60years.Each year they presentseveral concerts, performing works in a rangeofstylesand from various periods -Renaissanceto the present. Additionally,theyparticipateincommunity events and collaboratewithother local and regional music groups. Singersofall ages arewelcome to join their ranks. Find out moreatwww.bendigochorale.org
Neurokin Arts Festival returns
Areyou readytothrow away the neurotypical rule books and embrace who youtruly are?
'Neurokin', Australia's pioneering neurodiversity arts festival, celebrates and showcases the diverse creativity and talents of neurodivergent people and will be returning to the Castlemaine region from June 6-14.
With amixtureofonline and inperson events, youcan engageinthe festival in anyway thatyou feel comfortable with and exploreneurodivergent
community,cultureand leadership.
Thefestival is the creation of local residentLouise 'Rockabilby' Cooper and wasfounded in 2023.
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8. What global headline-grabbing
9. What threecolours appearonBotswana’s flag? (3 points)
10. What’s thelargest desert in the world?
Neurodivergent,allyorcurious –go along and getamongst it! Forworkshop and eventtickets, visit www.neurokin.org.au
History buffs gather
Theinaugural TheAlchemyofGold forum has been declared an outstanding success. Theevent attracted hugecrowdsofgoldfields history buffs from across Australia to theCampbells CreekCommunityCentrefromMay 16-18.
Thethree-dayforum featured more than 40 experts, historians andcommunity memberssharing their valueinsights into the discovery of gold in Victoria in the 1850s and howthis reshaped the state
Theevent wasfacilitated by Castlemaine Historical Society Inc, Castlemaine Society,Chewton Domain Society,Maldon Museum, and the Castlemaine Pioneersand OldResidents Association.
The Express had the opportunity to attend the Womenand Children on theGoldfields session on the Fridayafternoon and enjoyedinformativeaddresses from Victorian Goldfields World HeritageBid representativeTrevor Budgewho shared some fascinating statsonthe numbersofwomen and children on the goldfields.
Interestingly,unlikethe California, NewZealand, SouthAfrica and other goldfields across the world, Budgesaidthe MountAlexander Goldfield had ahigh proportion of womenand children among its population between 1851 and 1861 at times up to 40 per cent
Chewton-based historian KaceySinclair spokeonthe topic of 'When Women Speak: Newways to see the goldfields through the lettersand testimonies of women'– sheddinglightonthe individuals who helped shape Australia's past and in particular threewomen and their heart-wrenching stories.
Finally,Julie Macspoke on the lifeofher greatgreat greatgrandmother SarahDavenport,afemale diggeronthe goldfields who wrotealaboriously handwritten scech (diary)ofher journey to and experiences on the goldfields.
To learn moreabout this and potential futureeventsvisit www.thealchemyofgold.com.au or TheAlchemyofGoldFacebook page
Women and Children on TheGoldfields panel members, Trevor Budge, Julie Mac and Kacey Sinclair.Photo:Rotary Castlemaine
Celebrating the Kynetongardens
Friends of KynetonBotanic Gardens celebratedBotanic Gardens Week witha 'Meetthe Gardener' session and planting eventlast Monday
Thedatealso marked the planting of the Algerian Oakatthe end of Ebden Street in 1863 –the first tree to be plantedatthe gardens. Todaythe tree's circumfer-
encemeasures 13 feet twoinches.
Macedon Ranges ShireCouncil'steam leader of botanic and high-profile gardens, John Carabott, led the meetthe gardener session forthe Friends group and visitors.
He shared the history of some of the gardens' sig-
Grant forgardenprogram
Macedon and MountMacedon Community House has been awarded agrant of $1997 through Australia Post'sPeople of Post grants program.
M&MMCH is avolunteer-led, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering community wellbeing through inclusiveprograms and initiatives. Their Community Garden Program engages volunteersinmaintaining diverse garden precincts, promoting environmental sustainability and food security
Therecentfunding from the People of Post grantwill support the purchase of amotor mower, edge trimmer and charger, enhancing the garden's productivityand supporting other community programs.
nificanttrees and plants, and spokeabout recent and upcoming projects.
TheFriends group hosted Macedon Ranges mayor, Cr DomBonanno, Cr JanetPearce andCrKateKendall, as well as KynetonPrimary School'sGarden and Sustainability Club who all assisted in planting out the garden beds.
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Covering the Macedon Ranges and MountAlexander Shires
Theconventional wisdom,according to most composting resources, is to notput fats and oils into composts. Whyisitthat composting lipids (fats, oils and waxes) is considered ano-no, and whatwould we do with them if we don’t compost them?
Themain explanation forkeeping lipids out of compost piles is to avoidattracting rodents. Regular Compost Conversation readersalready knowhow to deal with thatfromearlier articles; high temperature forhot composters, and rodentmesh under aGedye-style bin forcool composters.So, good composting practicedeals with thatconcern.
Theother reason given is thatlipids can smother acompost pile, starving beneficial microbes of oxygen and creating anaerobic conditionsthatfavour stinky, methane-producing bacteria.
This is awell-founded concern. Ithink we allknowintuitively thattipping adeep fryer load of used cooking oil or atub of rancid lardintoour compost will have a pretty devastating effect, at least in that part of our pile.
So,are lipids just no good as compost microbe food?Onthe contrary,recent research has shown fats and oils to be a compost super-food, as in human diets, fats and oils in moderation playanimportantrole in health and area very high energy food source
Theissue is howtodealwiththeir texture thattends to smother acompost and block air flow.
Alittle bit of butteronleft-over toast, fattrimmingsfrommeat(chopped up well) or cooking oil wiped outofa pan with abit of newspaper areall fine, and ahealthycompost pile will be happyto receivethese offerings dotted through a diversity of other compost ingredients. We run into problems when we have alot of oilorfat to dispose of,all at once.
Largerquantities of oil or fatare best combined with another,highly aerating compost ingredient– likewood chips–before adding them to thepile. Solidfats mayneedtobegently heatedtoliquid to do the combining well
Idothis ‘combination mix’ by blending the fats or oils with thewood chips in a separatebucket before adding very thin
layers to thecompost.
If dealing witha particularly large quantity of wastefat or oil, it will be best to add our ‘combination mix’ to the compost overseveral weekly additions, avoiding therebeing one particularly oily or fattysection in ourpile. Thekey is moderation.
If poured down the sink, lipids will coat andclogour drainagepipes and we will be paying forthose‘fat-bergs’ we have made to be removedsometimedownthe track. If we put them in theland-fill bin, we notonly lose the benefit of thatquality microbe food from our soil, but will also be pushing up our landfill emissions too.
With care and attention, mixing wastelipids into our compost piles is a greatway to makeuse of these valuable resources.
–Joel Meadows works with *Yes In My Back Yard,(YIMBY), acommunity-scale composting initiativeinCastlemaine and surrounds. Send questions or commentsto hello@yimbycompost.com, or to book in for acompost workshop.
Weed of the month: Blackberry
Most people can recognise ablackberry plant, but did youknowthatwhat we consider to be blackberry consists of about 26 different species we refertoas an aggregate –Rubus fruticosus agg. These plants were firstimported to Australia in the 1830s forgardens, as hedgerows, and as food plants. In the1850s theywererecommended to be used forerosion control along creeks but by the 1880s, they were recoginsed as weeds. Harbouring rabbits and reducing the quality of farmland they were listed as noxious in Victoria in 1894. They arestill a‘regionally controlled’ noxious weed under the Catchmentand Land Protection Act1994 and arerecognised as aWeed Of National Significance.
Blackberry originatesfromEurope, North America and Asia. It is aprickly,woody shrub, which sends out long woody canes thattakerootand spread.Italsogrows from rootsand root fragments, andfrom seed readily eatenand spread by manyanimals including birds and foxes. It effectively growsinsun and shade and can successfully competeand overtakeexisting vegetation. Blackberries usually have aperiod of dormancy throughout the year,and in our area, this usually occursoverwinter.
Herbicide application is the mostcommon form of control, withanintegrated approach usuallymost successful. Manual removalislimited to very specific situations due to theplant'sability to regrow from most parts of the plantand in particular root fragments. Spraying and slashing may
be used forextensiveinfestations, butwill requirefollowup. As it is awoody weed, the ‘cut and paint’ method of controlisvery effective. Anyherbicide application should only occur when the plantishealthyand actively growing.
Formoreinformation on blackberry or other landmanagementtopics, visit the Connecting Country websiteconnectingcountry.org.au or contact us viaemail; info@connectingcountry.org.au or phone 0493 362 394. Landcaregroups arealso agreat resource forlearning about local weeds.
TheWeedofthe MontharticleisasegmentfromConnecting Country’s‘Partnerships Against Pests’project fundedby AgricultureVictoria in 2024-25. Through this program, Connecting Country is working closely with local communitygroups, such as landcare, to raise awareness of local pest plantand animal issues, withthe aim to empower community with the skills to address these threats.
Blackberry.Photo:Castlemaine Flora
Wastefatsand oils canbeadded to acompost if blended well with acoarse, aerating material likewood chips.
MIDLAND Property &Living
MIDLAND Property &Living
Rare scale,setting andsoul
Poised high on TheJim Jiminone of the most privileged positions in the Macedon Ranges, Hill House capturessweeping panoramic views across Hanging Rock, MountMacedon and the CobawRanges, alandscape that shifts withthe lightand grounds the home in absoluteserenity
Privately setatthe end of awinding asphalt driveway, the residenceoffersmorethan 50 squares of considered living, designed to frame its breathtaking outlooks. A beautifully inviting entrancefoyerleads to an enchanting formal loungewith big views to theCobawRangesand acosyspacewithbuilt in Cheminees Phillipefireplace, from therea vestibule hallway,lined with glass and opening to apeaceful internal courtyardisthe calm at the centre of the home.
At the rear,the informal living and dining spaceis truly wherethe home comestolife. With large windows and acentral stone wall and fireplace, the room invites in the northern lightand captures some of the most awe-inspiring views in the district.French doorsspill out to aspectacular terraced entertaining area.
Thekitchen is well-appointedand thoughtfully designed, featuring custom stainless steel benchtops, quality appliances including Neff ovens and aMiele dishwasher,and apicturesque outlook thatframesthe surrounding Hanging Rock landscape. Thereisa walk-in pantry and cellar/wine store.
Flowing from themain living area, the adjoining billiardroom features moody tones and astriking timber-lined ceiling, creating asophisticatedretreat for relaxation or entertaining. Aseparatestudy/library with sweeping views towardsHanging Rock offers an inspiring setting forworking from homeoradditional living. Themain suitefeels likea privateretreat,featuring a
walk-through robe, luxurious ensuiteand direct access to the deck fora front-row seattothe easterly views and sunrise. Threeadditional bedrooms with built-in robes provide generous accommodation, including a guest suite with its ownensuite. Acentral family bathroom services the bedroom wing, while alarge laundry, additional bathroom, mudroom and storeroom are functionally positioned at the opposite end of the home, connecting directly to thedouble carport.
Throughout thehome, polished concrete andtimber floorsare paired withsoaring vaulted ceilings, bespoke timber finishes, and full double glazing, creating arefined yetwelcoming interior.Two slow-combustion fireplaces include theCheminees Philippeinthe formal loungeand awood fireinthe main living area, offering both ambienceand warmth. Hydronic heating provides consistent comfort throughout the seasons.
Theestablished grounds areenchanting, designed with intention and care. From theparterreand labyrinth gardens to theorchard, raised wicking beds and woodland areas, every corner of the property invites exploration and appreciation. Expansivepaved terraces offer the perfect vantagepointtosoakinthe beautyofthe surroundings.
Additional highlights include excellentshedding, a 17kWsolar system, and ample waterstorage via tanks, boreand dam.
Just ashort drivefromWoodend villageand V/ Line services, Hill House is an opportunitytosecurea home of rare scale, setting and soulinthe heart of the Macedon Ranges. Proudly presentedinconjunction with Trusted Property, vendor advocate Sandi Barry Mueller
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Come breathe the country air
Situatedonaslightly undulating and lovely landscaped 3.26 acres (approx.) in an elevatedlocation, withthe banks of the Campaspe Riverdirectly belowthe garden, this remarkable propertyofferslovelyvistas of the surrounding countryside, rolling hills and farmland in the distance.
Thedelightful well-maintained home with ashady frontveranda is perfectly presentedand offers ahaven of tranquillity and comfort to unwind andenjoy. provides the perfect spottoentertain and extends the living spaces internally providing agreat extra'outdoor room'.
Welcoming and charming, this three-bedroom home is the perfect countryside retreat. Themain living spaces are open plan, lightand brightand adjoin the perfectly planned and well-appointedkitchen withBosch electric cooking, excellentcabinetry plus apantry.
Thecasual living/dining features areverse-cycle split systemfor heating and coolingproviding year round comfort. Outside is aworkshop, car accommodation, storageand shedding. Established gardens, mature trees and fruit trees. Waterissupplied by large rainwatertanks and borewater available. Thelocation of this propertyisdelightful, quiet and peaceful while the home offers asizethatalthough spacious and comfortable is easytomanage.
Theever-popular Redesdale Hotelisaneasydrivefor coffee or casual dining and is practically on your doorstep. Thereisalso aprimary school, conveniencestore and petrol station. Close to LakeEppalock forfishing, camping and boating enthusiasts. Andwithin easydriving distanceof Heathcote, Kynetonand Bendigo, the lifestyle home is waiting forthe next chapter.
Property: Charming homeon3.26 acres (approx.)
Address: 10 OldFordRoad, Redesdale
Price: $650,000
Agent: Raineand Horne Kyneton
Contact: Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508
MIDLAND Property &Living
Asanctuary of designand sustainability
Privately seton4050 sqm (approx) and bordered on twosides by the CastlemaineDiggings National HeritagePark, this extraordinary residenceismorethan ahome; it is asanctuary,a creativehaven and astatementinsustainable living. Thepropertyofferssweeping panoramic views across Castlemaine township to MountAlexander,MountFranklin and MountTarrengower, with the peace,privacy and connection to naturethatonlya location likethis can offer.
Meticulously designed and engineered to withstand Australia's most extreme environmental conditions, the home is elevatedon28 hot-dipped galvanised steel posts, each anchored in concrete footings. Built forfireresistance, wind durability and long-term lowmaintenanceliving, it requires no external painting. Itselevatedposition and open aspect allowfor an exceptional sense of spaceand light, while still being just moments from the heartofCastlemaine.
Inside, the design blends contemporaryindustrial elements with organic texturesand warmth. Rakedceilings and expansivenorth-facing windows floodthe living spaces with naturallight, opening onto afull-length deck thatinvites youtoenjoythe landscape beyond. Asecond west-facing verandah offers the perfect position to take in Castlemaine's spectacular sunsets. Theopen plan kitchen and dining features premium Miele appliances, including an induction cooktop, oven,dishwasher and rangehood, all complementedby bespokestainless steel cabinetry and benches craftedfromrecycled timber by local artisans. Awalk-in butler'spantry offers additional storage, amonsoon tap, and views to thegarden. Throughout thehome, floors of sustainably sourcedbamboo and travertinestone lend a sense of grounded sophistication. Thespaciousliving spaceopens onto anorth-facingdeck overlooking Castlemaineand MountAlexander.Alarge picturewindowcaptures atropicalstyle garden including afishpond, creating azen effect.
This propertyoffersfour spaciousbedrooms. Thefourthroom works beautifully as astudio or home office,withprivateaccess to thefront verandah and views to MountAlexander from twowindows.The main suitehas panoramic views of the surrounding bushland and the township of Castlemaine stretching to MountAlexander.The ensuiteand main bathroom featureGFRCconcrete basins, and the main bathroom has asculpturalconcrete bath
theunique material paletteand design focus carried through the home. Agenerous laundry has aseparatetoilet, and all wetareas have high-end fixtures including Blanco,Sussexand Franketapware andsinks.
Energy efficiency has been thoughtfully integrated into every layerofthe home, with a5kW solar systemcomprising 18 panels, ahighly efficientAustralian-made Sanden heat pump forhot water, Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries split systems, ceiling fans throughout, and full insulation to walls, floorsand ceilings; achieving asix-star energy rating. Windows are wide pocket double-glazed with LowE coatings, all fitted with fly screens. Security and connectivity have notbeen overlooked, withhardwired Dahua security cameras, NBN fibreto the home, six motion-sensor exterior lights, and an integrated speaker system.
Theoutdoor spaces arecurated to foster both beauty and biodiversity.Acentral protected courtyard with afishpond provides atranquilspacetounwind. Surroundingthe home, vegetable beds, agreenhouse and afruiting garden with cherries, pomegranates, walnuts, citrus, figs, quince, olives, feijoas and moresupport alifestyle of self-sufficiency.The landscapeisalivewith visiting and residentwildlife, from fairy wrens and pardalotestoechidnas and shingleback lizards. Thereisalso afully fenced dogyardwith adedicatedundercover space.
This home is the embodimentofcreativeliving, and in manyways, awork of art itself
Privately positioned, elevated, and only minutes from Castlemaine's town centre,this is aonce-in-a-lifetime opportunitytoown atruly remarkable home, wherehigh performance meets high design, and nature is alwaysatyour doorstep.
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Gracious country living withstunning views
Perched on agentle rise near the topofCypressDrive, this welcoming country residencecapturespanoramic views across its ownprivateacreagetothe majestic slopes of Mount Macedon. Perfectly positioned forpeaceand privacy yet conveniently locatedjust minutes from the Calder Freeway and nearbytownships, this lifestyle property offers the ideal balanceofrural serenity and accessibility
At the heart of the property is aspacious timber villa offering approximately 178m² of living space, framed by wide verandahs, apergola and astone-floored alfrescoareawith rakedtimber ceiling –ideal foryear-round outdoor living. Inside, the flexible layout includes three bedrooms plusa study, agenerous 8.6m x4.7m living/dining room with polished hardwood floorsand garden outlooks, and acasualloungeenhanced by soaring rakedceilings and exposedtimber beams. Themodern country kitchen is both practical and inviting, featuring astainless steel cooker and awalk-in pantry
Acentral family bathroom includes abathand shower, with aseparatetoiletfor added convenience.
Outdoors, the propertyisbeautifully established withmature gardens, stone-walled garden beds, severalfruit trees and apicturesque follyofred andwhitegrape vines.
Twolarge dams and 85,000L of rainwaterstorage ensure excellentwater security,supporting both the gardens and broader land use.
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NUNAN -Bruce Francis 11.10.1943 -16.05.2025
Passed away peacefully at Kyneton Hospital, surrounded and immersedinlovebyhis family Much loved HusbandofPamela and Father of Michelle and Leigh. “Popster” to Paula and his grandchildren Akira, Scout, Lachland, Indiah and Caitlyn. Brother of Bill and Pat (dec), Brother-in law of Malcolm.
Fondly remembered by Noreen and Sharon. Afriend to many; Generous with his timeand advice to many younger friends Sleep Peacefully,MyLove.
“BRUCE THE VOICE NUNAN –DID IT HIS WAY”
Privately Cremated as per Bruce’sWish. Please call the home number to hear the message about atime forfriends to catch up and reminisce.
SMITH (n ee McLean)
Joyce
Passed away su dd en ly on Fr iday the 16th of May at her home Sister of Rosie (dec), Violet (dec), Robert (dec), Maxw ell (dec), Lindsay (dec), and Ralph (dec).
Joyce loved playing golf and enjoyed av ery active social life.
The thing she valued the most was being aw if e, mother and grandmother
An adored wif eo f Malcolm (dec) much loved mother of Sylvia &Tony; Hea th er, Judy &Paul.
Special Grandmother of Melissa &A aron;Mark, Christian &A ll y; &L uk e. Special Aunt to Margaret &breakfast companion of Puss &Ellie.
Dedicated life member of the Mt AlexanderGolfClub.
“A remarkable lifewell lived… we love and miss youdeeply.”
In accordancewith her wish , Aprivate funeral has been held.
LIDDICOAT (Gartside-Pilcher)
Marjorie Alice 14.10.1933 –2 1. 5.2025
Beloved Wife of Robert &Mick (Both Dec) Loving Mu mt oWayne &Glenys; Barbara &Wayne; Nevi ll e(Dec) &Caroline; Owen &Faye; Gre g, Yvonne &Wayne; Colin (Dec) &L eonnie. Adevoted Nan to her 19 Grandchildren & 23 Great Grandchildren. ALov ing ,Carin g& Wond erful Woman
The funeral for Marjorie will be held At the ThompsonM emorial Cha pel 123 Mo st yn St ,Castlemaine. On Fri da y30thMay 2025. Commencing at 1. 30 pm. Acommittal will follow att he HarcourtC emetery
PAULL –D avid‘Dixie’ 5.9.1961 –2 3. 5. 2025
It’sw it hdeepest regret we announce the passing of Dixie. He was mu ch lo ve d&will be sadlym issed.
Loved Son of Ian (Dec) &Bev Brother of Gary& Craig. Brother-in-lawto Sue &K ristie &families.
Dixie wil la lways be in ourhearts and we are blessed to hav es omany precious memories.
May he nowRIP with his Dad.
Family &Friends of Dixie are invited to sh are MorningTea at the Trades Hall, on Fri da y30thMay 2025
Afte rmeeting at Thompsons Memorial Chapel, 123 Mo st yn St ,C astlemaine, at 10.30am. APrivateCremation has been held.
SIEVERS
Julia
Peter Sievers and family would like to thank friends and family for their love, support and kind wishes during the passing of Julia.
Public Notices
Committee of Management Racecourse &Recr ea ti on s Re se rv e, Kyneton Notice is given of a PUBLIC MEETING to be held in the Members Bar at the racecourse on Tuesday, 10 June 2025,commencing at 5.00 pm
The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Kyneton Racecourse Reserve Committee of Management for aterm of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on August 19, 2025. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or at the meeting.
For further enquiries please contact the Secretary, GD Buckley on 0402 006 552.
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DALTON -Chris Lynette, Matthew and Samwould like to thank everyone for their kindness after the passing of Chris.
The support given at this sad time in our lives was truly amazing. Thank you Dr.Tom Dewarfor your
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Tearaway teen createshistory
Five months after taking up golf,tearaway teen Thomas Beachey (pictured) is the RSLSingles Knockout Champion at KynetonGolfClub.
Aged 15, he is believedtobethe youngest gold-letter eventwinner in the club's long history
Playingoff his qualifying handicap of 22, he got ashotonevery hole bar the 1st in the final on Saturday,and beatlow marker JasonMcClure 2&1.
"He'sbeenworking likecrazy on hisgame," said club presidentand proud dad Jonathan.
"Thomas played footy andused to have theodd knock of golf withme, buthestarted lessons at the beginning of the year andnow he's obsessed."
Young Beacheylost the first,thirdand fourth holes in thematch play final, but wonthe second and fifth, before losing the seventhto abirdie and eighth to apar to be three down.
He knuckled down and wonnine, 11, 12 and 13 to takethe lead.
Afterlosing 14 he won15with abirdie, then 16.
Ahalfwas allheneeded to complete ajourneythatbegan with the April medalqualifying round.
Picnic andpetanque
Woodend Hanging Rock Petanque Club is in awinterhiatus at the moment,asthe season closed when DaylightSaving finished, but is still keeping up the play
Therehavebeenafew tournaments with other clubs. On SundayMay 4, ateam consisting of Rohan Dickson, Shane Wellington, Regina White, Shirley Marshall and RodGell went to Ballarat to playinthe North West ChallengeCup. They allplayedwell, but the Ballarat Club took thehonours.
To keep up their skills and to have abit of achallengeoverthe winter, playershavebeenplaying twice aweek on Monday and Thursdayafternoons at the Old Racecourse ReserveinWoodend.
Theweatherhas been glorious these past few
months so theyget agood crowd to spenda fewhours in the sunshine having abit of camaraderie and socialisation, honing their skills and learning moreabout the game of petanque. Also, among all that, theyhavean extraday of play thrownin, called 'Picnic ‘N Petanque' So,last week an enthusiastic group made their way to theMalmsbury Reservoir to spend the dayinthe fresh air and sunshine to play4-5 games and have a picnic.
Lots of funand laughterwas had by all with Maria Eisele taking home thewinner’sprize
WHRPC will continuetoplayatthe OldRacecourse in Woodend, so go along and giveita tryonMonday and Thursdayfrom1pm
CASTLEMAINE
Town &District
GOLF results
Wayne Toohey(16) excelled with 40 stableford points on Saturdaytotakeoverall and B-grade honoursfrom Laurie Harding (15) on 36.
Leigh Campbell (5) had 35 to edgeout Norm Bellis (8) in A-grade, and RonJenkins (18) topped C-grade with 37, one clear of PeterStemp (28).
NTPswenttoLes Prendergast and Ross Stevens, and Brad Sturgess had three birdies.
Helen Skinner (24) broughther A-game to themorning 9@9 to win with 20 stableford points,just ahead of Dee Sansom (30) on 19.
Long-marker Joel Baylon (36) stole the limelighton Thursdaywith asuperb43points, five ahead of nearest rival Andrew Wilson (6) to be the overall and B-grade winner
Mick Kehoe (15) wasrunner-up in B-grade, and Wilson topped A-grade as well as leading the field in birdies by securing four.Klai Jermyn (-1) had 37 points.
Greg Crowe andSamuel Grimes were NTPs GISBORNE
Adrienne Fievex,Dao Lock and KarenDillon wonthe 2025 Bacchus MarshBowlonFridaywith 105 points. Daoalso wonA-grade with42points, putting herstatus of best golfer in the Lock household beyond doubt.
This came on topofLock'swinning 37 points in Saturday'sstableford
It wasNational VolunteersWeek, and the club thanked the numerous volunteerswho donate their time, skills and resourcestomakeGGC theunique and wonderful place it is. CraigWhite playedall-whiteand wonthe men's Agrade with 37 pointsonSaturday.
Colin Mullins wonB-grade with 37, and Bert'sbrother David Newton topped C-grade with38points.
Thestrokeopen competition on Thursdaysaw 'Neighbours' legend Jason Ramsay winning A-grade with anett 63. Italian TomO'Connell wonB-grade and BryceTrotman C-grade, also with anett63.
SueCautley, JennyMalberg, Moon Gordon and Letti Sacco competed forthe Silver Spoonfinalist spoton Wednesday. Gordon wonand advances to thestate final in November.Other winnersonthe daywereKaren Dillon (A-grade)and Leanne Delavay (B).
KYNETON
Saturday'sstableford wassplit into twohandicap divisions (0-15 and 16 upwards)
Simon Rosenberg(10) wastwo over on the backnine and wonwith 38 points, with Louis Thompson (9) on 36. Unstoppable 84-year-old PatClohesy(14) shothis age again to be third. Forthose 16 and upwards, Ewan Wright (25) scored on every hole to amass 37 pointstowin by three from Jarrod Lee(23).
Denise Murphy (15) with cat-likereflexesatthe age of 79, also had 84 offthe stick and 38 points put her 10 shots clearinthe women's section.
NTPswenttoTien Ho,Col Hudgson, Bert Cottingham, Kash Karunasena, and John Waddell (alsosuper pin).
In Wednesday'sstableford,the topthree men stumbled across the line, NamikAkkurt(9) finishing twoclear on 37 points from John Waddell (15) on 35, with Dave Pilcher (16) beatenfor runner-up in successiveoutings.
Fourth-placed RussellJohnston scored on every hole, showing thatwinning is notall about consistency
Women's captain Julie Harris (16) wonagain with 35, firing 21 points on theback nine and beating Tracey Bramich(14) on acountback.
MatHodgkiss (2) had the lowest handicap and highest scoreinThursday's nine-hole shootout,scoring 18 points to edge out Daniel Dubens (13) by one.
Themagic number was38 forthe ladies last Tuesday, with Joan Gibbs (21) beating Michelle Werner (18) by three in A-grade, and Terry Morley(29) edging out Beth Murray (26) by one in B-grade. Liz Turang (38) had 36 to claim C-grade by three from DotGreenway(37), while NTPswenttoMurphy, RobynSchuurman and BevHanna.
LANCEFIELD
What aweek forLancefield Golf Club!
At its first ventureintoDalhousie mixed team pennant, Lancefield wona tense final 3/2 against Kilmore at Euroa.
Thetwo sides were tied 2-2 withthe knifeedgeoutcome dependantonthe final match.
Unflappable Denis Davenport playedatop chip shotto one putt rangeonthe final hole, and madenomistake.
Theother club membersinthe winning team were Di Brennan, Mark and Kaylene Cruise, and John Leefe.
On Wednesday, the ladies playedCanadian foursomes forthe inaugural Vera Richmond Trophy.
This celebrates Vera's long association with the club prior to her and husband Colheading to Castlemaine for their retirementyears. Vera's family memberswerethere to presentthe trophyand enjoythe excellentbuffet luncheon. Thewinning team comprised RobynStephens and Glenda Bentleywith anett70.5, just pipping SusanFitcher (one of Vera's daughters)and Kaylene Cruise (her niece) with anett71.
Legends stableford:Mark Balla(13) 39 points from Stephen Draper(15) 38, and BruceHay (27) 37
ThursdayFix:LukeParks (23) 40 points from Stephan Kosa (30) 32 and Draper (16) 31.
It wasa full house forthe three-person Ambrose on Saturday, with provencompetitorsTrevorLambert (2), Gary Dudderidge(11) and Alistair 'Bandit' Beardtaking the honours. Runners-up were in-form Denis Davenport (7) John Leefe(11) and Chris Enright(26) with 60.667.
Themoneyhole did notgooff and will see abig jackpot fornextweek.
MOUNTMACEDON
Thereare still severalcontendersfor the club championship withthe thirdand final round to be playedthis Saturday. Thefield facedchallenging conditions forthe second round, withchilly and extreme nor-westers, coming on topofpersistentrain in the opening round.
TheA-grade and overall winner on Saturdaywas Patrick Doyle with asuperb67-4-63, highlightedbyaneagle on the 14th, with his father Mick runner-up on 74-7-67.
Brian Freestone(16) topped B-grade with anett69, twoclear of Nick Ciesielski, and Dave Dunstan 96-2670 edged out Mike Smitheram (22) on acountbackin C-grade.
Four players from Romsey and one from Gisborne were welcomed. NTPswenttoAlexFraser,PeterPalmer,Nick Vicary and Brian Walsh.
Last Wednesday'sstableford began in icy conditions, with mid-morning sun welcomed.
Pins were tough, and Brian Freestone (16) took outAgrade with 35 points, andBrian Collins (21) B-grade with 33. Grade runners-up were Walrus (13) on 34 and Mike Smitheram (21) on 31.
TRENTHAM
Last Thursdaythe green course wasplayedonfor the first time. It has apar rating of 66 and no par 5holes.
Theresponse by playerswas very positive.
Andrew Hocking (9) wasthe A-grade winner with 38 stableford points, BruceSmith (13) had thesame tally in B-grade, and newmember John Tamblyn(19) topped C-grade with 33. Participants in Saturday'smixed four-ball aggregate stableford encountered strong winds to nearly 40kph. AlanHopkins and Chris Campbell were the winners with 67 points, one clear of Simon Carroll and Ross Green Alison Borcherswas in deadly form, winning four NTPs WOODEND
The26th annual IanDavies Memorial 4BBBstableford washeld on Saturday, with43 pairs outonthe course.
Davies family membersare an importantpartofWGC's club's history,and theywerethanked forsponsoring the featureevent,and fortheir ongoing work forthe club.
Visitorsfromseven differentclubs were welcomed.
In avery close finishSamantha Price— BenWillis were the winnerswith43 points on acountbackfromGary Richardson —BruceKent, with Grant Davies— Brian Patonthirdon42.
Long-time member Mighty Mick Keating stole the limelightwith ahole-in-one on the 11th —agreat 5-iron shot in the windy conditions.
Tuesdaystableford:Andrew Chew(8) 37 points, from Murray Bradley(11) 36.
(L to R): Maria Eisele, the winner, with Bob Hickman, Lola Sandy, Mike Turner and Peter Barham
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GOALS: Newstead: PBlake 3M Wong 2BBright2O Tanner BEST: Newstead: BBrightM
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Trentham going well
Therewas plenty of enthusiasm at Trentham Bowling Club's annual meeting on Sunday.
Allexecutivepositions were filled, withoutgoing office-bearers thanked fortheir contribution to the club.
Club stalwart RodJusticewas elected as the newpresident, aposition he has filled on severaloccasions in the past
Brendan Brownisvice-president, and Catherine Pevitt waselected as the newsecretary
Irene Bruton continues as treasurer forthe 13thyearinarow
Michelle Hinneberg, Carol Wilkinson and HelenWebb were elected as newcommittee members.
Trentham has an 'opendoor' policy and is alwayspleased to welcome newbowlers, whether or notthey have played the sport in thepast.
Theclub'send-of-season presentation nightwas held the previous week.
AT ROMSEY
RomseyBowling Club has started up regular social bowls on Saturday afternoons.
Therewere20 enthusiasts in action on Saturday, including some regular bowlers, and also newcomers to the sport.
At Romsey's recent annual meeting John Boycewas elected as presidentfor 2025-2026.
Lancefield Bowling Club's annual meeting is on at 3pm this Sunday, June 1.
Currentand potential members areencouraged to attend.
AStarperformer A Star performmeer
Bill West
"He'sgoing pretty well,"was howKynetontrainer Mick Sell summed up Patsy's Star'sperformance at Geelong raceson Friday.
Having his 15th race start, the four-year-old broke through forhis fourth race wininthe McCartneyReal Estate BM58 Handicap over 1460 metres.
"Webredhim, and I'll have alook fora suitable race in the next couple of weeks,"Sell said.
Ridden by Neil Farley, Patsy'sStar improvedonhis previous fifthat Bendigo, racing close to the pacethen finishing strongly down the outside to beat leader Winston by just undera length.
Patsy'sStar started as a$15 chance, and took his race earnings to over the$80,000 mark.
Mick and MelSell race the galloper in partnership withDr Paul Pittorini.
Croquet pennant leadersstumble
In this week'sNorthern District Croquet Association autumn pennant competition, therehavebeenseveral upsets, including stumbles by the previous leadersineach division. As we near the end of the round robin section, the pressure to makethe finals isramping up,and manyteamsare still in contention.
In Division 1/2, the previously unstoppable Quarry Hill Wattlebirds (Chris Eiffert and Gayle Deary)weredefeatedina very close battle with the thirdplaced QH Ravens (Julie and Trevor Ware). Thegame scores were locked at three each, witheach playerscoring awin and aloss in their singles. Thestandout wasJulie Ware's (Handicap 7) win 7-3 over longtime champion Chris Eiffert (Handicap 2). Thedoubles were split one each7-3, so the win came down to theRavens' superior hoops scored 36-32. Theother matchin Division 1/2 wasanequally intense effort, although the final result belied the closeness of the match.The QH Galahs (Bernie Lacey and ColinScott) defeated KynetonBlue (Pat Fahy andDarryl Chivers) by 5-1 games, anear walkover. However, five of those six games were decided 7-6, meaning theyapproached thefinal hoop at 6-6. Theonly brightspotfor Kynetonwas Fahy's win overScottby(you guessed it) 7-6. That win putsthe Galahs into second place, equal withthe Wattlebirds on four wins, but just 3hoops behind. Thereare still four rounds remaining in Division 1/2, so thereisstill time fora re-shuffle at the top before the finals.
In Division 3, top-of-the-ladder Kyneton Yellow(Margaret Parker and sub Deborah Bosman)stumbled witha loss on hoops to the Golden SquareMagpies (Allan and LynBreen). Allan Breen wonbothhis singles games, including astunning 7-0 win against Bosman, while the doubles were split one eachat7-5.
With games tied at 3-3, thewin went to the Magpies 34-29 hoops. This movedthem up into aclear thirdposition on four wins, the same as KynetonYellow, but behind by five hoops. Meanwhile, strong contendersthe Maldonites (Rod Bennett and GaryDykes) had another 6-0 games win overMacedon's Mt Charlie (Elizabeth Payne and Olwyn Snape), their second consecutiveweek with a6-0 result. That result has leapfrogged the Maldonites into the lead on the table, also on four winsbut three hoops ahead of Kyneton Yellow. This wasthe thirdweek in arow that Mt Charlie were defeated, afterpreviously leading the round robin, and theyhavenow dropped to fourth position.
KynetonGreen (JennySymons andDavid Laird) revived their finals chances with asolid 5-1 games win over Golden Square(Nigel Gaul and KathyMontgomery), and have movedintofifth placeonthe ladder,still with achancetotakethatfourth position to qualify forthe finals. They areequal with Mt Charlie on three wins, but behind by just twohoops. In abattlefor the minor money, the QH Parrots(Christine Scottand Heather Thompson)had an outstanding 5-1 games win over Macedon Mt Towrong (Sue Wild and Liz Harnden)and by 38-27 hoops. This wasjust the second win forthe Parrotsand bounced them up to sixthonthe ladder.However, with just onemoreround of the Division 3round robin to go,only the topfiveteams arein contention to go into the finals series. Oneof those fiveteams will miss the finalsafter next week'smatches,sothereiseverything to play forinthe next round.
This has been averyexciting pennant this autumn, withmanylead changes and innumerable close games, reflecting the healthy state of croquetinthe Northern Districts region.
QH Galahs’BernieLacey (L) and ColinScottcelebrate their close win againstKynetonBlue.
In form: Patsy’s Star and trainer/part owner Mick Sell after the win at Geelong Photo: Reg Ryan / Racing Photos
Magpies valiantagainstrampaging Hawks
TheCastlemaine Magpies playedhost to Eaglehawk at the Camp Reservelast Saturdayinround six action and succumbed to arampaging Hawksside.
TheMagpies were firstonthe board witha goal through Josh Eyre,but the Hawks soon found their groove and slammed on eightoftheir owntojump outtoanearly 44-pointleadatthe first change.
TheHawks kicked twomoreearly in the second before Castlemaine found another via stalwart John Watson.
However, the visitorshad all the answerskicking another three before the
break to lead by 66 points at half-time.
TheHawks kicked twomoretoopen the thirdterm before Magpie coachMichael Hartleygrabbed one back. Butthe Hawks continued to pepper the goalskicking four moretolead by 95 points.
To their credit, Castlemaine lifted inthe last term piling on another six goalstothe tiring Hawks' four to win the term. Butthe damagewas done and the Magpies went down 65-144.
Best on ground were Hunter Staples, Callum McConachy, Joshua Eyre,Kalan Huntly,WilliamMoran and John Watson.
TheReserves turned the tables record-
ing afantastic win overthe Hawks61-48. Best on ground in aterrific team performancewereBodhi Robinson, Aidan Medlyn, Archie Rixon, Aidan Douglas, Thomas Ford andAlton Bracken.
TheUnder 18s also had amagnificent win 70-18.
Best on ground were SaxonSieberHogg,Chaz Holman, Cooper Mark, Tadgh Cananzi, Benjamin Jardine, and Gabriel O'Sullivan.
Netball
On the netball court AReservelost 38-59 in avaliantteam effort. Best on was SarahMcLean.
BGrade lost atough clash 21-57. Best on wasCharley Pedretti. BReservelost 24-55 despitea great team effort.
The17 and Under Girls held on to win 28-23 in alow scoring affair.Sianne Rhone wasnamed best on.
TheMagpie Women enjoyedanother week'srest courtesyofthe bye. This Saturdayinthe Indigenous Round, the Magpie sides hit theroad to tackle Strathfieldsaye Storm at Tannery Lane in round sevenaction. TheMagpie Women will takeonGolden SquareatWade Street on Sundayfrom1pm.
Gisborne halt thedoubters
Doubts about Gisborne senior footballersbeing genuine premiership prospects this season were dispelled at the Queen Elizabeth Oval on Saturday.
In an absorbing BendigoLeague contest, theBulldogs produced the standardoffootball needed to bring Sandhurst'sunbeatenrun to an end.
Before the big match,thereweremanyGisborne supporterswhose minds went back to theagony of the 2024 grand final, when Sandhurst beatGisborne 10.8 (68) to 10.4 (64).
Particularly as in the lead-up matches on Saturdaythe Dragons beatGisborne 15.14 to 4.3 in the Under 18s, and the Reserves match scorewas 12.15 to 1.7 in Sandhurst's favour,leaving the home side supporterscock-a-hoop about the main match.
Gisborne selectorswereable to put together possibly their best side of the season, on paper at least. Bulldogs coachRob Waters had confidencehis players
could stand up against the unbeatenladder leader,and they delivered.
In the all-importantfirst term it wasGisborne thatseized the initiative, withthree goalstoone bringing supporters to life.The matchwas wide open at half-time, and it was Gisborne who turned in amatch-winning thirdquarter, outscoring Sandhurst six goalstotwo Aleadof25points seemed enough to defend, and so it proved, despiteSandhurst throwing everything into the contest as time ticked down.
Gisborne held on fora season-defining victory,13.7 (85) to 10.11 (73).
Thebest players list forthe Bulldogs illustrated howtheir top-rated players stood up, withthe team knowing it is a genuine chancetobeplaying on the QEOagain on thebig dayinSeptember
Topruckman Braidon Blaketurned in his best gamefor the season, and long-term qualityforwardPat McKenna
came up with fivegoals to continue his fine form this season.
Prolific ball winner Brad Bernacki impressed again, and captain Jack Reaper wasstrong and steady in defence.
Shane Clough and JedDenahydid enough to be in the 'best' list, butoverall it wasareally sustained team effort against qualityopposition.
This SaturdayGisborne is at home to Golden Square, and will be ahot favouritetomakeitsix wins forthe season.
IN NETBALL
TIE
Gisborne and Sandhurst foughtout athrilling netball tie in their A-Reservematch,46-46 when the siren sounded.
TheGisborne A-gradershavewon the last twogrand finals, but found Sandhurst toostrongonSaturday, going down 50-32.
Gisborne B-graderswon 48-28, theB-Reserveside dominatedfor a51-26 result, and Gisborne went down 51-29 in the 17 and Unders.
Magpie Josh Eyre attempts to shruga tackle. Photo:Max Lesser
Magpie Carly Haddock leaps into action.Photo:Max Lesser
Redbacks topplethe Lions
Harcourt made the trek across the Moolort Plains to tackle Carisbrook in round sevenofthe Maryborough Castlemaine Football NetballLeague last Saturdaybut were unable to rattle thehomeside.
TheLions were confidentgoing into the clash fresh offa strong win overNavarre and sitting atop the ladder
Theclubwas bolstered by the signing of young star Mitchell McKnightfor the 2025 campaign. At only 17 yearsofage Mitchisa future star in the making and theclub looks forwardtosee him making his Senior debut.
TheLions gotoff to astrong start kicking three goalstothe Redbacks' twotolead by sevenpoints at quarter-time.
Butthe home side found thatsomething extrainthe second term kicking six goals and holding Harcourt to just three points to snatchat29-pointleadathalf-time
TheRedbacks continued theonslaught in the second half,kicking another four goals while keeping the Lions to just three points to runout winnersby52points and leave the Lions shellshocked.
Despitethe loss the Lions retain topspot with Carisbrook second.
Best forHarcourt were Mark Noonan, Geoffrey Jolly, Orin McKay, Joshua Hogg, Alex Jensen and Thomas Walters.
Newstead also headed across the plains to takeonthe Maryborough Giants at Hedges Oval.Roo Jedd Pedretti celebrating his 100-game milestone and the side was keen to secure awin.
TheRoos and Giants battled outa scrappylow-scoring contest that ultimately ended in a36-all draw
TheSteadershad theGiants' measure forthe first three terms but Maryborough neverbowedtheir heads and foughtback to draw the scores at the final siren.
Best fora determined Newstead were Michael Dalrymple, Nicholas Lord,Hayden Hall, Harrison McGuire, Angus Mayesand Brendan McDougall.
Maldon travelled to Navarretotakeon the Grasshoppers.
TheDonnersstarted strongly kicking four goalstoNavarre'stwo in the opening term, but letthe game slip through their fingersand eventually lost by 37 points.
Best forMaldon were Isaiah Hartley,
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Trentham welcomed Campbells Creek to the Trentham Recreation Reserve.
Thesides were evenly matched in the first term with Creekbooting three and the Saints scoring four to hold anine-pointlead at quarter-time. Butthe Saints powered away with the match over thesubsequent three terms kicking another 24 goalsto secure a160-pointwin despitea valiant effort by the Creekdefensive unit.
Best forTrentham were Edward Fanning, James Regan, Joel Dovaston, Taylor Ford,
Alister Ferrier and Mark Strickland. Best forCreek were Kyle Gellatly,Dylan Stevens, Lachlan Hyland, Jamie Benbow, Thomas Langleyand Mitchell Langley. In other matches Talbothad a10point win overDunolly andLextonlost to Natte Bealiba by 78 points.
Avoca had the bye Netball
On the netball court in AGrade matches, Harcourt 31 lost to Carisbrook 63. Best for the Lions wasLaurenPeeler.Maryborough Giants 83 defeated Newstead 37. Best for the Steaderswas Brianna Jury.Navarre69
defeated Maldon 21. Best forMaldon was TayahDoyle. Trentham 73 defeated Campbells Creek 27.Best forthe Saints was Tarnee Hammond with an incredible 66 goals. Best forCreek wasJemma Finning. Talbot22defeatedDunolly 18. Lexton 41 lost to Natte Bealiba 67. This weekend In round eightmatchesthis weekend, Avoca hostsNarvarre, Newstead welcomes Talbot,Maldon takes on Carisbrook, Lexton hosts Dunolly,Harcourt facesTrentham, NatteBealiba versus Campbells Creek and Maryborough Giants have thebye
Hawks clear in netball
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Twosides were unbeatenin Riddell League A-grade netball going into last Saturday'sseventh round, and Woodend-Hesketsoon showedits depth of ability with asystematic 57-35 victory against Lancefield.
TheHawks took control in the second term, and ace recruit goal shooterRebecca Hicks showedher class with 37 goals, backed up by Charlee Duff-Tytler with 15. Both scored above90per cent accuracy in the windy conditions.
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A33-16 half-timeadvantage at Gilbert Gordon Oval wasone that the Tigers could notovercome; in-form Shanae Brundell managed 26 of the Tigers'goals.
Lancefield is nowthirdon the ladder and washeartened to remain unbeateninB-grade, as best on court Tarnee Hammond landed 53 goalsinthe 64-35 scoreline.
Hawks' premiership coachTy Coppinger must be pleased with the wayher side is playing, with the long-awaited newcourt to be opened soon.
Romsey'shopes of staying
in the huntfor A-grade finals received asetback in ahighscoring contestagainst Melton Centrals —areal finals prospect despitebeing sixth on the ladder
Centrals shooting powerleft the Redbacks struggling until one of the visitors' starswas injured and took no further part in the match.
CharlizeBellettescored34 goals forRomseywith the end result 64-52.
Fourth-placed Gisborne Giants took controlinthe second half to topple DiggersRest 5036 and remain in fifth place,and Wallan scored its second win at the expense of Melton South.
This Saturday'sbig match is Macedon (fourth)versus Woodend-Hesket at Tony Clarke Reserve.
Other games areRiddell v Giants, Melton South vKyneton, DiggersRest vLancefield, and Melton Centrals vWallan.
19&Under: Lancefield 30 d Woodend-Hesket 20, Romsey 60 dMelton Centrals 25, Wallan 40 dMelton South 16, Gisborne Giants 29 dDiggers Rest 25. DIYBigFreeze This Thursdayevening Woodend-Hesket Football Club is running abig fundraiser for FightMIND.
MND is acruel and fastmoving disease —let's come together as acommunity and raise funds to makea difference is the club'smessage. Seefurther details on WHFNC site, contact theclub, or just go along.
Here’s hoping: Romsey A-gradenetballcoach Justin Philbyand interchange playerCayleyBlair were attentiveastheir side tried to reducethe deficit against Melton Centrals. Photo:Bill West
TheHarcourt Lions have added a45th cardtotheir deck with the signing of young gun Mitchell McKnight.
Jedd Pedretti playedhis 100th gamefor the Steaders
Surprisesin
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With Kyneton, Riddell and Macedon all having byes, thereseemed to be few chances forsurprises in thefour football matches in the Riddell League on Saturday.
Butsurprises therewere, in moreways than one.
Woodend-Hesket recoveredfromkicking ameagresix goalsagainst Romsey on May16toseven days laterrun riotall over Gilbert Gordon Oval to produce25goals and win by amassive107 points against wooden spoon candidate Lancefield.
It looked likethe Hawks had received a massivedose of inspiration, apart from it being National Volunteer Week, so maybe theywereinspiredbythe 'Women of TheNest' festivities at Gilbert Gordon on Saturday.
ForLancefield, it wasa monumental shock to be largely outplayedinsomany positions afterthinking this wasa real chancefor the Tigers to break the icethis season.
Tigers'coach Ryan O'Mearagavehis troops areal 'bake' at quarter-time when theytrailed 6.2 to 0.2 points, but the momentumtrain wasgoing one wayasthe Hawks finished up kicking 25.15 (165) to 8.8 (56).
RileyFerguson wasa star forthe Hawks withseven goals, andthe Tigers could not sustain pressurefor lengthyperiods
Forthe second matchinarow,Reuben Schembri waslisted as Lancefield'sbest.
So this Saturday the Hawks travel afew kilometres southtotakeonMacedon in a game the Cats were entitled to think they would have four points in the bag; notnow, as there'sbig smiles in theHawks' camp withcoach Alistair Raefinding plenty of positives with his rejuvenatedside.
KYNETON -TAKENOTE!
Kynetonhad the bye andspent plenty of time commending their volunteersand enjoying the rest aftera tough match against Macedon.
Nowit'soff to Melton South this Saturdaytofacea side thatcaused an upset by
toppling fourth-placed Wallan by 27 points.
Andthis occurred at Greenhill Reserve, whereWallanlast playedMelton South 35 yearsago!
Admittedly, the Magpies were without ex-AFL big men Cameron Clokeand Jake Carlisle, but astonishingly theywerekept goalless in the first half
It wassix goalstothree in Wallan's favour in the thirdterm, but thevisitors could smell victory and drew clear in the last term fora surprise 13.10 (88) to 7.9 (51) triumph.
Best afield wasMarlion Pickett, dual Richmond premiership playerwho retired from AFL football last season.
Pickett, nowa 33-year-old with immense skills, has certainly added interest to matches involving Melton South. Sam Darleyisanother star Kynetonwill be looking to restrict
OFF-TARGET ROMSEY
In aremarkable match at Romsey,the home side had plenty of the ball, but made it hardbyoff-targetforwardwork that
yielded an astounding 8.26 (74) to 8.6 by Melton Centrals wholed going into the last term.
Redbacks' veteranNathan Rayment came up with four goalstohelp fend offan embarrassment.
It was38scoring shots to 14, and Romseycannotaffordsuch libertiesagainst tough opposition, having the byetoreflect this weekend.
Forthe first half,a determined Gisborne Giants stayedintouchwith DiggersRest, but theBurras stepped up thepressurein the second half to produce21.11 (137) to 13.8 (86) margin.
DiggersRest welcomes Lancefield this Saturday, while theGiants go to face a freshened up Riddell.
TheBombersare likely to be in amean mood afterfading out against DiggersRest fortheir first loss of the season on May16.
Andjustageneral themefromaround some clubs —theyappreciate their volunteers, but in some instances would welcome someadditional help as well
Woodend’sLukeCuffegetsa handball away to teammate Brendan Butler under pressurefromLancefield’sTom Jackson.
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