Midland Express Tuesday 30 May 2023

Clubinmourning

Castlemaine Football Netball Club is mourning the sudden death of Under 18s footballer Dallas KeoghFrankling on Saturday afternoon.

The 17-year-old collapsed after playing in amatch at Kyneton and was rushed to hospital but could not be revived.

An outpouring of condolences and support has flowed to the club, Dallas'sfamily and the wider community,including messages from the Bendigo Football Netball League, other clubs and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.

In astatement posted to the league'swebsite, the league said both it and the club were devastated.

"The club and league'sfirst priorityisproviding and facilitating support for the family,friends, teammates, and coaches of the player," the statement read.

"The club and league will continue to work together closely and kindly request that the privacy of family, friends and teammates be respected during this incredibly difficult time."

Premier Andrews said on behalf of all Victorians he wanted to extend his deepest sympathy to Dallas's family

"My prayers and best wishes to the family of the young footballer this will be an incredibly difficult time for his family and friends, and we send our best wishes."

In astatement released on Sunday evening, CFNC extended heartfelt sympathies to Dallas’sfamily

"In particular his parents Mark and Regina, his brother Ashton, and extended family who are asignificant part of our club and its history," club officials said.

"Our club community has understandably been rocked by this tragedy and have spent time together over the past two days supporting each other,and will continue to do so over the coming weeks and months.

"Dallas loved his football, he loved his club, and he loved his teammates. It is unfathomable to usthat he is gone.

"At the behest of his family,training will continue to be offered this week to honour the fact that he would never want his death to dampen our love of the game.

"Our club would like to commend the quick-thinking and thoughtful actions of the Kyneton Football Netball Club who rallied around ourplaying group and continue to provide their support.

"Wewould also like to thank the club trainers and spectators who were on the scene to assist Dallas in the change rooms, and paramedics who took over in Dallas’scare.

"Thank you also to AFL Central Victoria and the Bendigo Football Netball League who have allowed us to lean on them during this difficult time, and have gone above and beyond to provide assistance.

"Toour wider football and netball community who have provided condolences, sent personal messages and posted tributes –wefeel your support.

"Our focus is now on Dallas’sfamily,his teammates, friends and our wider club community as we process his loss and come to terms with our collective grief."

Know your grower

Agroup of Kyneton High School VCE vocational major students visited Metcalfe Mini Farm recently as part of an initiative that aims to connect young people to their local food system.

The year 11 students got to meet Rob and Gunilla Forbes, owners of the small family-run farm that grows organic vegetables and fruit used both at their Kyneton restaurant, Home Grown on Piper,and to prepare fresh produce boxes for sale in the local area.

The enthusiastic group of 20 students joined volunteers from VegActionMacedon Ranges and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health to learn about the farm’s use of both traditional and permaculture techniques.

They also got to plant their own seedlings, getting their hands dirty digging and preparing the soil.

“This engaged group of young people are learning practical skills they can use after they leave school,” said AnaRees, principal at Kyneton High School.

“With strong links to the curriculum, this program gives them connection to their local community,techniques they can share with their families and pathways to life beyond school.”

The class will return to the farm in the spring to harvest their produce andin the meantime will be learning howtoprepare and cook vegetables in avariety of delicious ways in Rob and Gunilla’skitchenat Home Grown on Piper

The ‘Get to Know Your Grower’ project is one of180 localprojects VicHealth is

Rob ForbesofMetcalfe Mini Farm.

fundingaspart of its JumpStart program. With support from Macedon Ranges Shire Council, the initiative aims to give students adeep understanding of the environmental, health and social impacts of the food we grow,purchase andeat.

Respect and reconciliation

Anew group is developing locally for the building of relationships with three local First Nations Peoples –Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri WoiWurrung –and the wider community

The Macedon Ranges Truth and Reconciliation Group is up and running with amonthly reading group onthe third Tuesday of the month, 7pm, at Holgates Brewhouse, Woodend.

The group is also hosting an upcoming free film night during Reconciliation Week at 7pm on June 2atthe Social Foundry,Kyneton.

They are looking for new members and thoseinterested to be on the mailing list or connect through social media.

The group aims to promote deeper understanding, respect andjusticefor and with First Nations Peoples and to become more aware, respectful and understanding of the region's unique First Nations heritage, culture, knowledge, experience and ongoing relationship to Country

To get involved, goalong to an upcoming event best found through their Facebook page, or email reconciliation@mrtrg.com.au for more information.

Native forest logging to end

The state government has announced it will bring forward the end of native forest logging to January 2024.

The end date will be accelerated from 2030 to the start of next year through additional $200 million of measures announced in last Tuesday'sState Budget.

The move has been welcomed by the Victorian National Parks Association.

"After decades of campaigning to protect Victoria'snative forests from statefunded native forest logging, we're elated to hear the Victorian Government show leadership on this issue," VNPAexecutive director Matt Ruchel said.

"This is agreat step forward for all the groups and community folk who spent so long working to protect these incredible habitats, wildlife and special places.

"The news that the end of native forest logging in our state is to be brought forward is critical for the current and future health of our natural world, and the security of workers and community

"We're keen to see the detail and better understand how these forests will be managed and protected into the future, and welcome the commitment for afull assessment of forest suitable for new national parks.

"Wealso hope this will clear the way for the previously promised national parks in the central west to be established as soon as possible."

VicForests has been under pressure over the logging of native forests following the devastating black summer bushfires in 2019-20, and after being found via community court cases to have broken the laws in three cases, over failing to protect endangered wildlife like the iconic greater glider

"VicForests made aloss of $54.2 million in 2022 despite receiving government

handouts. Let'shope winding up VicForests is part of the solution," Mr Ruchel said.

"VNPAsupport assistance in supporting forestry workers and the ongoing health of our remaining native forests,

Earthquake in Sunbury

Amagnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded on Sundaynight with an epicentre near Sunbury.

The earthquake occurred at 11.41pm with widespread felt reports.

By 3am Mondaymorning, Geoscience Australia reported receiving 21,386 reports –some as far north as Bendigo and as far south as Hobart.

No injuries or damage has been recorded.

but are keen to see the detail of what is planned for forest management works announced in the government package, which will allow workers to continue to work in the forests and contribute to bushfire risk reduction."

Arecent logging protest in the Wombat State Forest at Bullarto. Photo: Matt Hrkac

Have your say on proposed rail trail

We’vepartnered with Central GoldfieldsShire Counciland community group Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail TrailInc to determine the feasibility of ashared trail between Castlemaine and Maryborough. Theproposed trail is 55km and passes through the communities of Campbells Creek, Guildford, Newstead, Moolort and Carisbrook. Asurveyisnow open to the community,whichaims to evaluate the businesscasefor thetrail, and to provide recommendations about the trail alignment, design and management. It will also gather information about community attitudes and expectations.

Thesurvey will be open until Friday23June andcan be accessed at surveymonkey.com/r/cmrailtrail.

Find out more about the projectatcmrailtrail.org.au

New public artwork unveiled in Newstead

Have youseen the stunning newpublic artwork outside the supermarket and bakery in Newstead?

It features arange of designs sandblastedinstone discs, and represents the area’sfloraand fauna,First Nations People,art and culture, community,and history

Artists Uncle Rick Nelson, Roger McKindley, Julie Patey, Carol Porter, Chrisanne Blennerhassett and Bob Clutterbuck aretothank fortheir original and inspiring designs.

Stop by the corner of Lyons andPanmure Streets in Newstead and takea look at the newartwork.

This project is acollaboration between Counciland the Newstead community,and is agreat example of the good thingsthatcan happen when Council and the community work together

Find out what other projects youcan get involved in at shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Shire-wide cat curfew in place

Did youknowthere’sacat curfew in placeinMountAlexander Shire?

This meansthatcat ownersare required by lawtokeep their cat confined to their property from sunsettosunrise. We knowour community love their pets. Thecurfew will help to reducethe risks associatedwithallowing cats to roam outdoors, includingreducingthe chanceofthem breeding, fighting,becoming injured or killingwildlife.

Find out more at mountalexander.vic.gov.au andsearchfor:

Responsible petownership

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Upcoming Council meeting

ThenextCouncil meeting is at 6.30pm on Tuesday20June

To raisea question, writetoCouncil’sGovernance Team,POBox 185, Castlemaine 3450 or emailgovernance@mountalexander.vic.gov.au before12.00pm on the dayofthe meeting. Watchthe livestream at youtube.com/c/MountAlexanderShireCouncil.

(03) 5471 1700

Paddocktransfer

The transfer of the East Paddock at Hanging Rock to the Victorian Government is under way and progressing to the final stages. This wasrevealed during question time at Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s monthly meeting last week.

Hilary Roberts drew attention to council’svote last June to continue the process to sell the East Paddock, and asked what progress had been made.

Council'sdirector of corporate, Adele Drago-Stevens, said council-appointed

solicitors had continued to support council with the transfer to ensure all requirements of council resolutions are met, including any additional negotiations that currently exist.

Ms Drago-Stevens said pending acceptance of the new agreement, settlement of the transfer of the land known as East Paddock –Hanging Rock to the Crown would occur

Appointment of the shire council as the committee of management for the reserve is expected to follow

Budget winners in budget

Anew $5.8 million trades hub at Gisborne Secondary College, $1.5M for changerooms and courts at Kyneton Football Netball Club, and $550,000 for revitalisation of Romsey'sLions Park Reserve are among the wins for the Macedon Ranges in this year's State Budget.

Local MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the budget delivered on election commitments to the Macedon electorate.

“We’re doing what matters: investing in the schools, healthcare, transport network and community spaces local families need now and into the future,” she said.

More train services are planed for Bendigo, as well as additional Saturday and Sunday night services and funding for the Bendigo Rail Workshops to support maintenance capacity.A new comprehensive women'shealth clinic atthe Bendigo Hospital will provide care and support for conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain, polycystic ovary syndrome, perimenopause and menopause.

Planning will alsobegin for anew mental healthand wellbeing service in Castlemaine

Twolocal Neighbourhood Houses are also set to receive funds with $100,000 for Lancefield and $50,000 for Riddells Creek.

Another feature of the budget is the reinstatement of aState Electricity Commission ($1 billion) which is expected to lower power bills,reduce carbon emissions and createjobs.

Taxslammed

Shadow Minister for Education Matt Bach has slammed the Victorian'sGovernment new schools tax.

Mr Bach said the tax announced in state budget would add thousands of dollars to school fees by forcing independent schools to pay tax of up to 5.85 per cent of their payroll.

He said Independent schools had historically been exempt from payroll tax and this new tax hit would add further pressure to household bills.

“Taxing independent schools is astep in thewrong direction and will only make life harder for Victorian families,” Mr Bach said.

“The Andrews Labor Government must explain to the community which schools they intend to hit with their new schools tax and how much fees will rise as aconsequence.”

Veterans boost

Projects supporting war veterans and their families in Trentham andRiddells Creek will each received $50,000 in state funding.

Underthe Veterans Capital Works Program, Path of the Horse in Trentham will increase the use of its facilities with acovered area away from the existing arena.

The project will ensure the program can work with multiple clientswhile maintaining privacy

Riddells Creek Primary School and the Riddells Creek LionsClub have received funding for ajoint Riddells Creek WarMemorial repair project.

The Riddells Creek WarMemorial was installed in 1950 with aplaque detailing those who died in WWII but in 2000 the gates were hit by avehicle and were badly damaged.

The funding will assist with repair of the gates, the bluestone pillars and fence.

Destruction coming to ourbackyard

Commercial kangaroo killing is moving into the 'Central Shooting Zone', which includes Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges shires.

Local animal welfare advocates say community members need to be aware of the impact this will have on their amenity and our wildlife.

Castlemaine wildlife rescuer Ian Slattery said most people were unaware that kangaroos were being slaughtered under the cover of darkness for pet food.

"Every night shooters will invade the homelands of these gentle creatures and neighbouring residents have to endure the sound of high-powered rifles on their property boundaries and spotlights blazing through their bedroom windows," he said.

"Testimonies from people living in regions where kangaroo killing is widespread tell of fearing for their safety,of having nightly shooting near their homes (these bullets travel several kilometres) and the stress and anxiety they experience of having their amenity destroyed."

The wildlife rescuer was among adelegation of wildlife advocates who met with Mount Alexander Shire Council in September 2022 in abid to prevent the carnage spreading into the local region.

The group called on council to play a leadership role and seek aban on commercial kangaroo killing in the shire and put pressure on the state government to review the practice as awhole.

It is understood council has not opted to address the issue with the state government as yet.

"The state government claims a24per cent increase in the kangaroo population for 2023,” Mr Slattery said.

"This implausible increase is despite industrial-scale killing of kangaroos since 2014, devastating climate disasters including floods and fires since 2020 and that, at best, kangaroos can only reproduce at a maximum rate of just 10 per cent per year

"The state government plans to kill 82,050 grey kangaroos in the Central Shooting Zone this year,more than double the forecast number killed in 2022.

"With the Central Shooting Zone now having the largest kill quota in the state, and kangaroo populations in other zones in decline, it is little wonder that shooters are now moving into our region."

Advocates say the cruelty imposed on kangaroos is immense.

"Every night these innocent creatures are killed, their bodies dismembered, then strung up on the backs of utes and driven hours over paddocks and dirt roads to 'chiller'facilities before they end up at abattoirs where they are turned into pet food and their skins exported to become cleats on the soles of football boots," Mr Slattery said.

"Kangaroos are often miss-shot, resulting in horrendous injuries (jaws and limbs blown off), with some being left to die a long and painful death.

"Joeys of shot female kangaroos are considered 'collateral damage' and are either bludgeoned to death (legally) or escape and left to die of starvation or predation.

"This is the largest slaughter of landbased native wildlife on the planet."

Local advocates urge those opposed to the practice to write to their local councils and their local MPs to voice their objections.

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No footpath on horizon

Angela Crawford

Residents of Kyneton South fear apedestrian or cyclist will be struck by avehicleand killed due to alack of footpaths safely connecting the area to the train station.

The residents have lobbied the council for afootpath on Trentham Road for almost 10 years but have now been told it is not considered apriority

Local Neil Pharaoh said that in 2021, more than 70 locals met with councillors and council officers to discuss strategies to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists travelling to the railway station.

"Having adesignated town growth area with no pedestrian, cycling or other access is adisaster waiting to

happen," Mr Pharaoh said.

"Council has been asleep at the wheel around Kyneton South, designating it agrowth area but with no masterplan and no planning for footpaths.

"Whereas other growth corridors in the shire have had heavy investments, council is running out of excuses for a project started in 2016 but never finished.

"Lives will be lost as residents need to walk along a major 100km/h road to get to the station and town –there is no alternative access."

Council'sdirector of assets and operations, Shane Walden, said the council'sfeasibility assessment for footpaths south of the rail line had identified several engineering challenges and acost estimate of more than $1 million

(more than council’sannual footpath budget).

"(This project) is alow priority when compared with other footpath needs within the shire and given the small population catchment the footpath would likely serve," he said.

"Council recognises the need to consider Kyneton South in abroader sustainable transport network analysis.

"This work is currently under way as part of the Kyneton Movement Network Study,expected to be completed by the end ofthe 2023/24 financial year."

Mr Walden said completing the Kyneton Movement Network Study and the Kyneton Urban Design Framework would help inform and ultimately progress the Kyneton South Framework Plan, which council put on hold in December 2019.

Inside look at state control

Thirteen CFAvolunteers from Coliban Group had an inside look at the Victoria’sState Control Centre earlier this month.

The facility is open 24/7 to help respond to and inform the community about impending emergencies.

Local volunteers had the opportunity to talk to officers responsible for collecting intelligence on emergencies, and those responsible for issuing information and warnings to the public through the VicEmergeny app and social media channels.

The centre was also preparing to deploy alarge cohort of responders and emergency management experts to Canada, where Alberta is experiencing aseries of ongoing wildfires which has so far destroyed more than 2,000,000 acres (842,00 hectares).

Kyneton South residents have lobbied the council for afootpath onTrentham Road for almost 10 years.

ExtendedReality showcase inCastlemaine

Castlemaine Documentary Festival is this year partnering with Monash University’sresearch laboratory SensiLab to present afirst-of-its-kind Extended Reality (XR) showcase in Castlemaine.

XR refers to acollection of technologies that use computer generated environments.

These can be Augmented Reality –AR –that augment the real-world with digital elements.

AR usually uses aphone'scamera to add additional elements to the real-world. Virtual reality –VR–generally uses a headset to create acompletely digital en-

vironment that auser can walk around and interact with.

AUGMENTED REALITY APP

An AR app wil be available for free download for all festival ticket holders for the duration of the festival.

SensiLab and VRTOV(anarrativefocused VR studio) have collaborated with sound artist David Chesworth to produce an app that uncovers anew way of discovering Castlemaine.

Festival-goers are invited to experience anarrative soundscape as Castlemaine tells us about its own secret life.

Librarycontract to be signed

Macedon Ranges Shire Council will sign anew 12-month funding agreement with Goldfields Library Corporation to continue library services across the shire.

With the current library agreement to expire at the end of June, the new agreement allows for services to continue at council’sfour libraries in Kyneton, Romsey,Woodend and Gisborne.

Goldfields Library Corporation also operates library services in neighbouring council areas including Greater Bendigo, Loddon and Mount Alexander

Atotal of $1.48 million –afigure similar to that allocated in previous two financial years –isproposedtosupport these services in 2023/24, as part of the draft Budget due for consideration in June.

The AR app will be freely available for all festival-goers to download to their phones from the festival'scentral venue, the Theatre Royal.

XR AND STORYTELLING

XR technology within the broader history of documentary and non-fiction filmmaking, and its future development, will be discussed at aSensilab presentation at the Phee Broadway Castlemaine from 2-5pm on Friday June 16

Three world-renowned, leading industry experts from SensiLab will present onthe history of XR technology,insight into current

XR applications andthe future possibilities of XR.

Jon McCormack, Oscar Raby and Nirma Madhoo share their viewpoints and expertise, helping us tounpack this entirely new experience of technology and art.

The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Kate Clark

Go along to understand the origins of this emergent media, how it affects the realms of storytelling and how it will shape things to come.

Details and bookings at: cdocff.com. au/2023-festival/sensilab

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SensiLab presenters (L to R): Oscar Raby, Nirma Madhoo, Prof Jon McCormack and Kate Clark.

High hopes fordrillhall Hiiggh h hooppes s for drill halll

Angela Crawford

Kyneton Airforce Cadets have found themselves homeless after their longstanding home at Mont Saint Quentin Barracks Drill Hall in Market Street fell into disrepair

Parents of current cadets of 430 Squadron said the group now had no permanent home in which to run its weekly parade nights and the future of ahistoric Kyneton landmark might be in jeopardy

"The drill hall was built in 1903 and is associated with World WarIand the famous Australian Light Horse," Fred Merlo said.

"It has been home to the 430 Squadron for decades."

Sarah Nicholson said that afew years ago, the squadron was informed renovations would be done and they were to move to atemporary home in the Kyneton Scout Hall for afew months.

"The staff, cadets and their families are extremely grateful to the scouts for their incredible support accommodating them, but we want to see the squadron return to the drill hall permanently," she said.

"The 430 Squadron has recently increased from 13 to 39 active youth members, as well as adding more staff, and so they are very cramped at the scout hall."

ADefence spokesperson said the department understood that the cadets and their families were passionate about the organisation and the opportunities it provided as ayouth development program.

"Toensure we are providing asafe and suitable facility for our cadets and our cadet volunteers, Defence has been conducting remediation works at the Kyneton Drill Hall including internal and external paint, floor coverings, repairs to the ablutions and

some other minor repairs," the spokesperson said.

"During this remediation work, structural issues were identified that need further essential works, and Defence is analysing the recommended remediation works to bring the Kyneton Drill Hall to Australian Standards.

"The current agreement with Scouts

Victoria for use of their facilities has been negotiated until June 30, 2023, and Defence is currently working with the local community and stakeholders to determine alonger term solution."

The spokesperson said the department remained committed to providing a suitable location for cadets and instructors in the Kyneton region –either within

the existing drill hall or alternate premises.

But parents fear moving the squadron to another premises would risk the drill hall being left to rot.

"As acommunity,wecan’t allow this building to be lost or to continue to deteriorate," Sandra Ayres, agrandparent of acadet, said.

Kyneton Airforce Cadets celebrate the 430 Squadron’s40th birthday on February 7, 2020, just before lockdown. The occasion was one of the last parades in the drill hall before moving out in between lockdowns in October 2020 for a‘two-month refurbishment’.

Fabulous fauna and fungi

To celebrate World Environment Day, the Macedon Ranges Field Naturalists Group is hosting aspecial eventfeaturing the fabulous fauna and fungi of Mount Macedon.

The event will showcase the recent work of the field naturalists, attract new members and share ideas for citizen science projects.

Go along to hear about some of the projects being undertaken by the group including the small mammal trapping of Mount Macedon and searches for rare fungi.

The afternoon will include atalk with guest speakers William Terry (fauna) and Greg Boldiston (fungi) followed by an afternoon tea.

The ‘Fauna and Fungi on the Mount’ event is at 2pm on Saturday June 3at the Woodend Community Centre. All are welcome! Bookings can be made by visiting: 'Fauna and Fungi of the Mount' at eventbrite.com.au.

The Macedon Ranges Field Naturalists are supported by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

Christian education in the heart of Campbells Creek

Penny fetches another Elliott trap with asmall mammal inside.

The field nats group has recorded anumber of rare dusky antechinus on Mount Macedon as part of anew long term investigation (Antechinus mimetes mimetes).

Photo: William Terry

Some of the volunteer field nats preparing Elliott traps.

The dense ferns around the tall mountain ash eucalypts provide critical cover for small mammals.

Views sought on cross plans

Parks Victoria is providing an opportunity forthe community to have its sayonplans to restore views to and from Mount Macedon Memorial Cross.

The Memorial Cross is registered in the Victorian Heritage Register with reference to its views towards Melbourne looking out from the base of the cross. Parks Victoria said the cross was originallyde-

signed to be visible from the surrounding countryside and to have sweeping views over theplains towards the city

In the yearssince 1983 Ash Wednesdayfires, the trees around the memorial cross have growntoa point where the viewscape has been obscured.

To reinstate these views, Parks Victoria would need

to remove trees that are on asection belowthe cross, leaving mid-story, anda grass and forbs understory. Parks Victoria is providing an opportunity for people in the community to meet with park rangers and hear about these works at the Macedon Parks Victoria Office,NurseryRoad, on TuesdayJune 6from 2pm to 7pm.

World-first for local mums

Aworld-first online screening program is supporting the mental health of new and expectant mums across the Castlemaine region, thanks to anew partnership between Dhelkaya Health and the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE).

Perinatal depression and anxiety affects one in five mothers, and nearly three quarters (74 per cent) of affected women don’t seek help until they reachcrisis point.

COPE has developed the iCOPE digital screening tool to identify mums at risk and facilitate faster and more effective mental health screening in the perinatal period (pregnancy and year following birth).

iCOPE enables perinatal mental health screening to be undertaken in-person or remotely via the patient’smobile phone.

Founder of COPEand perinatal mental health specialist, Dr Nicole Highet, said becoming aparent waschallenging enough, but new and expectant parents were experiencing the additional long-lasting mental health effects of livingthrough aglobal pandemic.

“It’snow more important than ever to be using this world-leading technology to implement regular,faster and more efficient perinatal mental health screening to identify those at risk and those experiencing symptoms. The sooner symptoms are detected, the faster the treatment canbegin, which is why it’sso important to spot the signs early,” she said.

Dhelkaya Health midwife Sam Ward said iCope wasauseful tool that could be used privately and easily via aphone.

“It helps to open up conversations to better support women with mental health or other concerns they mighthave. It might be the first time they have ever been asked these questions so having arapport with amidwife allows asafe space to share,” she said.

Parents and health professionals seeking information about emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and after birth can visit www.cope. org.au.

Parents needing counselling support should call the free PANDANational Perinatal Mental Health Helpline on 1300 726 306 (Monday to Friday 9am to 7.30pm AEST/ AEDT).

Pause4Parkinson’s

AmyHume

Campbells Creek community and surrounds will Pause 4 Parkinson’storally behind one of their own with afamily day fundraiser on Saturday June 3.

Three years ago, Judy Perry was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, aneurodegenerative disorder that predominately affects the dopamine-producing neurons in aspecific area of the brain.

Symptoms generally develop slowly over years and differ from person to person. For Judy,symptoms have included fatigue, shaking/tremors and difficulty with everyday activities like general movement and eating.

“Simple things now take alot longer.Ihave ups and downs,” Judy said.

“It’simportant for people to know that we may shake or seem different but we are still the same people inside.”

Judy is amother of seven and grandmother of 18.

Not normally one to step into the spotlight, Judy said raising funds to find acure and improved treatment long was too important to ignore.

Her fundraiser has afocus on family fun and reflects her positive attitude to living with the disease and being part of the push to find acure.

“With this diagnosis, it’scrucial to keep going and not give up, enjoy family and friends andfindthings you enjoy,” Judy said.

“It’sreally important to me that people continue to work towards finding acure and improving the lives ofpeople that have been diagnosed. Iwould like to raise as much as Ican for this cause through this fundraiser.Every dollar makes adifference.”

FUNDRAISING EVENT

Pause 4Parkinson’swill be held at the Campbells Creek Community Centre, 61 Elizabeth Street, on Saturday June 3 from 12pm to 5pm.

The day will include abarbecue, baked goods, icecream, coffee, raffles and face painting. Judy will be colouring her hair for the event and people are invited to join the cut/colour/shave.

All donations will go directly to Shake It Up Australia Foundation for research targeted at findingbetter treatments and ultimately acure for Parkinson’sDisease.

Donations can be made on the day or online via: pause4parkinsons2023.raisely.com/teamjudy

Ballard to host

Actor,comedian and broadcaster Tom Ballard has toured extensively,performing at home and abroad.

He won Best Newcomer Award and Best Australian Show Award at Melbourne’sand Sydney’sComedy Festivals respectively

He has appeared to critical and popular acclaim in both London and Edinburgh and made numerous appearances on TV as either guest or presenter

He will be host and keynote speaker at the invitation of Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees at Kyneton Town Hall on Sunday June 18

The event, which will include speaking appearances by prominent refugee advo-

cates, is to be staged with assistance from Macedon Ranges Shire andthe support of major sponsor Bendigo Bank. It marks the beginning of Refugee Week 2023. Included on the program will be the launch of astudent writing competition with prizes worth $200 in each ofthree age categories, donated by Lions Australia and Aesop’sAttic Bookshop, Kyneton. Winning entries will be published in the Midland Express Tickets, priced at $35 for adults and $10 per student, are selling fast. They are available online at mrsc.vic.gov.au/refugeeweek, by phone: 1300 888 802 or by email: comedevadmin@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Judy Perry is preparing for aPause 4Parkinson’sShake It Up fundraiser

Judy is pictured with daughter Natasha before her diagnosis in 2020.

Reserve plans

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has released its draft Ross Watt ReserveMaster Plan for community consultation.

The New Gisborne reserve offers passive and active open space with grassed areas, aplayground, public toilets, BMX humps and tennis facilities with four courts. Future upgrades identified include anew tennis pavilion, two new synthetic grass courts and apicnic shelter with a barbecue.

The masterplan will provide along-term road map for the future development and improvement of Ross Watt Reservewith individual projects being subject to funding and detailed design.

Feedback is invited on the draft plan from June 2toJune 30, with more information available at: mrsc.vic.gov.au/ your-say

Stormwaste facility win

Macedon Ranges Shire Council’sflagship storm waste facility near Romsey/ Monegeetta has won asecond award, securing the Special Projects Initiative category at the 2023 LGPro Awards for Excellence.

The award recognises aproject with innovation, sustainability,clearly demonstrated outcomes, benefits relative to cost and the ability to meet specific needs.

The storm waste facility was established in partnership with Emergency Recovery Victoria in response to the severe June 2021 storms.

The site has processed more than 65,000 tonnes of tree and storm debris from the Macedon Ranges and other storm-affected areas throughout Victoria.

Product has been returned back to impacted communities in the form of free timber,fence posts, tree stakes, firewood, fish habitat, mulch, sawdust and more; totalling more than $35 million in market value so far.Council’sCool Changes program was also recognised as afinalist in LGPro’sCorporate and Community Planning Awards 2023.

The program, which began in 2018, facilitated the creation of seven localised community climate action plans by residents in the Macedon Ranges, providing acustomised, place-based approach to addressing climate change.

Sylvie on Sydneystage

Sylvie Wilson has been accepted into the prestigious Tanya Pearson Academy in Sydney

The elite professional performing arts school trains aspiring young dancers pursuing aprofessional career in classical ballet and contemporary dance.

Sylvie has trained at Over the Moon dance studio in Castlemaine since she was atoddler

Classical ballet teacher Edwynna Adams recalled her earliest memories of Sylvie in the studio as athree-year-old.

"(I remember) her big, beautiful eyes, beaming little face, flash of wild tumbling red hair while wearing apink oversized tulle dress, as she danced, tumbled and skipped with her mum at OTM creative dance class," she said.

"Fast forward about 13 years, and Sylvie has developed into an even more gorgeous girl and deep passion for classical ballet, so much so she is forging apath to the dream of becoming aballerina where she can dance and travel the world."

Miss Edwynna recalled the day OTM temporarily closed the studio due to the pandemic and had to share this news with the class.

"Sylvie came up to me with those big eyes filled with tears saying, 'What will Ido'!" she said.

"At 12 years old she already knew how hard she would need to work, and how much she would need guidance and her teachers. "Toher credit, Sylvie jetéd straight into hard work at home with her ongoing program, and in her zoom ballet classes."

As well as her usual dancing at OTM, Edwynna had also arranged private coaching with Zoey Schmitt (OTM), Miss Claire Campbell-Mahon (classical coach) and more recently with Miss Antonia Barron (OTM).

Acceptance into the Tanya Pearson Academy has meant an interstate move for the dedicated young dancer to Sydney where she now trains full time: five to six days per week.

More recently,Sylvie has been accepted into the School of American Ballet Summer Intensive Program in New York,USA Sylvie will spend five weeks this winter (June/July) in New York City at the School of American Ballet.

Acceptance into these programs is highly competitive with students from around the world auditioning for the opportunity to participate.

In aperfect example of the generosity of the Castlemaine community,Sylvie’sneighbour has offered to sponsor Sylvie in honour of her husband who recently passed away.

Sylvie began training at Over the Moon when she was atoddler.

grow

ALL ABOUT YOUR GARDEN

Winter IN THE GARDEN

When compared to the riot of colour one would expect at the height of spring into early summer,winter is much more subdued and subtle, very much reflecting the seasonality of our cooler months.

This lack of floral distraction makes it afantastic time to explore the structural layout, or bones of the garden.

Being new to the garden curator role at Buda historic house and garden this is vital to my deeper understanding of the garden.

To this end the dedicated team of garden volunteers and myself aregoing about adding definition to the paths and edges of garden beds.

While the garden is quiet, the gardener in winter is far from restful! There is amountain of leaves from the majestic oaks and other deciduous trees to rake (daily!), compost down, then put back in the ground. The biomass from the long growing seasons, many different bulbs and perennials to clear out of beds and likewise compost to then give back to the soil.

Once the beds get cleared the heralds of spring are brought into stark light. The first of the multitude of late winter and early spring flowering bulbs are waking up after sheltering below ground through the adversities of summer.This fresh emergence out of the ground and its promise of better times ahead illustrates the wonderful turn of the seasons, and for my money is just as satisfying as afloral bloom.

Other things the winter visitor to Buda should keep their eyes peeled for would be the magnificent dutch medlar (Mesplar germanica), while the autumn toned foliage sheds the rather interesting fruit becomes very apparent.

More stunning fruit is also to be seen on the two Crataegus xlavalleei, awonderful 1860s french cultivar of north american hawthorn. Not only do the literally glowing berries of these small trees brighten up adullwinter’sday,but it is very late to colour up, hanging onto their leaves almost to the cusp of spring.

Although Iwouldn’t miss the spring bulb show for the world, Ihighly encourage anyone with an interest in gardens to experience awholly different and subtler garden. Come in and check out our bones!

Time to i h t

ring in changes

Gardening when it’snearly winter? Are youkidding? ‘No’ is the answer. Local gardening enthusiast and boutique nurseryproprietor Margot McDonald knows exactly howtospend these cold days outdoors and enjoyit!

Youcan see clearly nowthose leaveshavegone so it’stime to begin that garden rejuvenation.

Here’swhat Margot does in her garden at this time of year

Make arough sketch of your house and the garden areas around it. Give aname to each of the separate areas, e.g., ‘boggy spot, native, shade, sun baked, compost, Japanese influenced, veggie area, orchard,’ etc Now that the autumn leaves have dropped, you can see the bare bones. Walk around your garden with the sketch, and under each of your area headings, list down all the ideas you have in your mind’seye to improve andliven up the beds. Youmight like to add anew tree or two,oreven three.

Next, prioritise the jobs. Be realistic about what you can achieve this winter and spring. Limitations are budget, of course, and time. There are about 14 weeksto our cold start of spring. Allocate ajob ortwo perweek from your list and you’ll be surprised at what you can achieve.

Now is the time to visit nurseries tosee what plants you might like to add toyour soon-to-be rejuvenated garden.

Here’smyfinal tip. When you thinkit’stoo cold to go out and get dirty,put some plastic coated golf pants over your jeans, some insulated gloves, or double gloves and ahat. You’llbeamazed what adifference this makes,and think of the health benefits from your new capacity to work out in the elements.

Ryan Garratt, Buda garden curator

The winter visitor to Buda should keep their eyes peeled for the magnificent dutch medlar (Mesplar germanica), while the autumn toned foliage sheds the rather interesting fruit becomes very apparent.

Plenty of fun forthe family

It’s less than two weeks until the Woodend Winter Arts Festival takes over the streets and performance spaces of Woodend.

In addition to abumper program of world-class music and thought-provoking discussion, the festival features plenty of family friendly events.

From alively performance of Peter and the Wolf, to free festival fireworks and anew street party,there is plenty to choose from for all ages.

The festival will kick offonFriday June 9with avibrant display of fireworks at Woodend’sBuffalo Stadium.

Aregular fixture on the WWAF program, this year’sevent promises to be bigger and better than ever before with free musical performances for all to enjoy Japanese drumming group Taikokoro will wow the crowd with their drumming skills before the Royal Melbourne Hospital Scrub Choir takes to the stage.

The evening will then culminate with the fireworks, which for the first time will be synchronised to popular classical music.

The High Street Festa is an exciting new addition to the Woodend Winter Arts Festival program. Over the late afternoon and evening of Saturday June 10, Woodend’smain street will come to life as historic buildings are illuminated with colourful projected artworks by local artist Mary Larnach-Jones.

The shops and cafés that line High Street will stay open for late night trading. The evening will culminate with aflashmob Big Sing, as over 200 singers from six different choirs join forces to perform some lively and popular tunes.

This is afree, family friendly event that is sure to be agreat night out for the young and young at heart. Grab your winter woollies and be prepared for afun and inclusive night of music, visual art and food in the heart of Woodend.

On the final day of the festival, kids and families will love the performance of Prokofiev’sclassic Peter and the Wolf, performed by the Scotch College Orchestra and narrated by renowned actor Max Gillies.

Originally written to introduce young children to instruments and sounds of classical music, this performance, which takes place at Braemar College on Monday June 12, is afantastic opportunity to grow children’slove and appreciation of music.

To view the full four-day program and to book your tickets, head to woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au

Fluid art is freeing

Like the title of her art exhibition, Go with the Flow, Woodend'sDani Legge has adapted over the different seasons of her life. At 70, this will be Dani’sfirst painting exhibition but it comes at the end of along career in the arts.

Dani started her artistic career in ceramics before settling on sculpture as her medium for adecade. Then her eldest daughter’sneed for acostume as the lead in the Eisteddfod introduced her to the world of tutus.

Dani quickly became fascinated with the craft and for the last 25 years she has been a professional tutu maker,designing and creating exquisite ballet and theatre costumes as well as running workshops around Australia teaching others how to create these amazing outfits too.

After retiring from custom-making tutus and now only makingthem for pleasure, Dani found fluid art and hasbecome obsessed.

Where designing andcreating ballet costumes is ajob of precision and control, fluid art is unpredictable and absolutely freeing. While being able to choose colours and layers, masks andshapes, ultimately each piece has to be given its own spacetocreate the unexpected and be apart of the final piece.

Dani loves making art and with her understanding of colour,composition and artistic eye, each piece is beautifully pulled together.But ultimately,like her tutus,they are not made to sit in acupboard, theyare made to bring colour and joy to other people’swords.

See the exhibition on display every day until June 19 at The Old Auction House, 52-56 Mollison Street Kyneton.

Japanese drumming group Taikokoro will wow the crowd at the opening of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival.

Woodend’s Dani Legge will open her new exhibition at the Old Auction House in Kyneton this Friday.

Deception the name of the game

Not-for-profit Cathouse Players' artistic director Bette Sartore has certainly spread her casting net far and wide for their June production at Kyneton'sMasonic Centre.

Kyneton locals Frank Sartore and Gail (Murfi) McGregor are well to the fore, with backstage backing from Brian Fitches and Nicole Katiforis; there'sChewton'sPeter Bevin and Emma Webb, Di Addington from Castlemaine, Maggie Browne from Kangaroo Flat, and Fiona Agyeman and Ross Tempest, sharing areturnjourney V/Line carriage from Melbourne!

With Deception as the linking theme, Bette has chosen four very different One Act Plays, all thought-provoking works, with many delightful humorous moments to maintain the balance.

ANew York Minute, Disturbed and ALittle Something for the Ducks are all multiple One Act Play Festival winners. Completing the foursome is the world premiere of Over She Goes,written by Cathouse Players actor Helen Gramberg, of Elphinstone, who also appears onstage as newlywed Veronica Walker

Veronica'spassion is researching archival family history online, honouring her family'smemories and those of Peter,her husband. However,Peter perceives this as an obsession as having anegative effect on their lives together,and together with Lotte, his sister,strongly insists that the past should remain there. But why?

Five performances only (June 17-25) at the warm and cosy Kyneton Masonic Centre, 7Yaldwyn Street West.

Tickets $25/$20, all inclusive, with matinee interval refreshments –High Teawith Bubbles –at2pm, or wine and cheese for the evening show at 8pm. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. www.trybooking. com/CEUSG

Phone bookings/enquiries to Katie or Brian: 0490 485 850.

Uplifting afternoon of folk songs andstories

Amulti-award nominated folk-pop singer and Macedon Ranges local, Lucy Wise is playing aconcert in Malmsbury as part of her East Coast Australian tour of her new album: Into The Blue

In this intimate show,Lucy will be performing mostly solo, joined by Mischa Herman on piano and accordion for some songs.

This concert will take place on Saturday June 3at 2pm, in the Malmsbury Town Hall, 91 Mollison Street

Malmsbury

Tickets are $25, $20 unwaged and kids under 16 free, and can be booked online at: www.lucywise.com.

au/shows

Lucy Wise writes and sings about the often-untouched universals –those things we’re often not allowed to feel and explore in the daily grind. She openly tells her stories through music, creating aspace to reflect on the experiences that matter the most to us.

Intermingling deep feeling with humour,Lucy guides the audience on ajourney through themes of growing up, love of all kinds, mental health, body image, city and rural life, beaches and bushlands.

Having toured for the past 13 years in Australia,

Immersion in dance

Over the Moon Studio needs no introduction to long-time residents of Castlemaine.

Since 1990 Edna Reinhardt has led a studio of dance and yoga teachers providing classes for all ages from two years old to adults.

This July,they are happy to offer another of their well-loved winter schools. It is a three-day immersion in dance with seven highly trained instructors facilitating 13 different styles. The experience is available to four different age groups ranging from threeand-a-half years old to young adults.

OTM winter and summer schools are a heady mix of dance immersion and friendship. The studio is delighted to see the return of luminaries such as Michelle Heaven fresh from aseasonproduced by Lucy Guerin, Rosie Leverton, Robert Brassington and Amber Riches among other dance professionals.

New Zealand, the USA and the UK, Lucy considers storytelling to be important for humans to connect and feel empathy

“I try to write in away that allows space for others to think about the stories in their own lives, and that inspires others to go on and share their stories with the world, in their own way,” she says.

Drawing influence from abroad range of acoustic, roots and pop music, as well as artists such as Joni Mitchell, Sufjan Stevens, Norah Jones and Nick Drake, Lucy creates arich and distinctive sound, accompanying her soulful vocals on an open-tuned guitar.Her fourth album, Into the Blue reflects the freedom she feels with music.

Produced by Tasmanian musician and producer Luke Plumb, this new body of work speaks about human feeling with wholeheartedness and asense of adventure. With every new listen, there’smoretobe discovered.

Local young songwriter Sylvie Rigby will be starting offthe afternoon with aset of her songs, and tea and cake will be provided for adonation. Alovely way to close your weekend!

Lucy Wise.

Photo: Laura May Grogan

L– R: Aunty Penny –Gail(Murfi) McGregor, Uncle Bill –Frank Sartore, Veronica Walker –Helen Gramberg, Peter Walker –Peter Bevin, Lotte –DiAddington.

Photo: Nicole Katiforis

Peter Walker –Peter Bevin, Lotte –DiAddington.

Photo: Nicole Katiforis

SUPER QUIZ?

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. What is the title of Kyneton Theatre Company’s upcoming production now in casting?

2. What dates will this year’s Woodend Winter Arts Festival take place?

3. Northern Victorian MP Gaelle Broad represents which party?

4. When did Kyneton Football Netball Club host the ‘Rural Round’? (3 points)

5. Who claimed this year’s Brian ‘Muscles’ Lee Perpetual Cup?

General knowledge (1 point)

6. The 2007 film Happy Feet centres on what creature?

7. Farfalle is atype of pasta also known as what?

8. On which Australian banknote does Banjo Paterson appear?

9. Who penned the novel Frankenstein? (3 points)

10. What are an echidna’s young offspring commonly known as?

Unacceptable professional behaviour

John Shaw, Woodend

The current behaviour of the leaders of the accounting firm PwC has at least thrown up one positive.

The tax practitioner board has suspended the licence of the corrupt tax advisor Peter-John Collins.

This is apositive in that the board has provided aclear example of what 'professionalism' looks like.

They have taken responsibility for the unacceptable behaviour of one of their peers, i.e. they have demonstrated what unacceptable professional behaviour is and acted decisively

The suspended person is not the only player in this corrupt episode that has denied our government of billions of sorely needed revenue.

Ascore of PwC Partners have exited PwC due to their involvement in the corruption.

These people are predominantly members of two professions –accounting and the legal profession.

It will be interesting to see how,orif, the relevant professional bodies react i.e. whether they follow the example of the tax practitioner board.

The problem, as Isee it, is that the PwC business model centres on providing advice to well-heeled people on how to minimise their responsibilities. The legal profession is skilled in the 'circumvention of the law' and the behaviour of PwC Partners is advising multi-national corporations on how to get around/dodge/exploit loopholes avoid new tax regulations is entirely inconsistent with their corporate culture.

The episode highlights the challenge of 'white-collar crime'. As asociety we appear to have different standards of what criminality

The banking royal commission exposed the transfer of about $15 billion from 'rightful owners' to 'wrongful owners'.

This industrial size theft has not resulted in any criminal prosecutions and the message appears to bethatwhite collar crime is somehow acceptable.

Three things need action:

1. Professional bodies need to standup and get rid of their dodgy members.

2. Prison terms are urgently needed for white collar crimes.

3. Governments should not have anything to do with corporations that cannot be trusted.

Spirit of Anzac ReinhardG.Goschiniak,president, RomseyLancefield RSL Sub-Branch

The Romsey Lancefield RSL will this year revive the 'Spirit of Anzac Award', which invites the community to submit a person(s)/community group for the award for their/its contribution to the community

We were unable to hold this important event over the last few years due to obvious restriction, which were out of our control. So therefore would you be able to initiate our campaign for this year’saward to ensure that people wishing to nominate someone for the award has sufficient time to research and have the application in on time to avoid disappointment.

The Spirit of Anzac Award was initiated by WayneSmith in the early 2010s and is presented by the Romsey Lancefield RSL to recognise any outstanding effort or deed by acitizen or group of people residing in our district, who has promoted the concept of 'Mateship' in our community

The Spirit of Anzac Award is presented to recognise the efforts and/or achievements to those who have given to their fellow community member(s) in apositive, selfless and compassionate manner during 2023.

The prize of the Spirit of Anzac Award is to have their name inscribed on aperpetual trophy,pictured below, which is displayed in the Romsey Library,a monetary

prize of $200 presented byWayne Smith, and aminiature figurine of aWorld WarI soldierstanding on aminiature plinth.

Nomination Forms must be received by the RSL no later than Friday October 27. The judge’sdecision will be final. Post your application to

The Secretary

Romsey Lancefield RSL Sub-Branch

PO Box 315

Romsey,3434

Victoria

Nomination forms will be available from the Lancefield ‘Corner Shop’, Lancefield and Romsey Post Offices, or bycontacting president Reinhard Goschiniak on 0419 375 060

The presentation will be made at the Romsey Hub function room on the evening of Wednesday November 8at7pm.Light refreshment will be served on presentation night

Showcourtesytoall

Heather McGregor,Kyneton

In reply to Julie-Anne Gibney ('Cavalier attitude', Opinions, May9).

In my experiencebike riders can also display cavalier attitudes, sometimes roaring along with no consideration to pedestrians crossing the road or car drivers trying to get out of their car after parking.

As for rights and responsibilities, maybe when youpay registration and/or third party insurance you could claim to have the same rights as cardrivers.

Until then may both cardrivers and bike riders show courtesy to all who usethe roads.

Recognisingchampions of mentalhealth

Lucy

Brogden AM and Allan Fels, co-chairsofthe Australian Mental Health Prize AdvisoryGroup

The wellbeing and mental health of Australians have been significantly impacted by the mounting pressures they have faced in recent years. It is crucial that we acknowledge and address the hardships our communities are enduring. Amid these challenges, there is adedicated army of individuals working tirelessly to improve mental wellbeing.

The Australian Mental Health Prize, established by UNSW Sydney,aims to honour those making ground-breaking contributions in advocacy,research and community service.

Nominations are now open, and we strongly encourage individuals from every corner of Australia to join us in paying tribute to the mental health heroes in their communities. Whether it be aresearcher shedding light on innovative treatments, an advocate fighting for policy change, or acommunity service provider making atangible impact, their efforts deserve recognition.

To nominate someone for the Australian Mental HealthPrize, visit www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au. Submissions close on July 17.

Let us unite as anation to honour those making aprofound difference in the lives of others. Together,wecan foster asociety that values mental health and provides support to thosein need.

Community gathers to markSorryDay

The community gathered at Castlemaine Secondary College on Friday fora moving ceremony to mark National Sorry Day

Dja Dja Wurrungelder Aunty Paulette Nelson performed the Welcome to Country beforeWadawurrung womanAunty Kelly Anne Blakeshared herpersonal story of theimpactsofthe stolengenerations andthe ramifications it hashad in 'fracturing' both sidesofher familyacross generations

"This cycle of fractured families, babies and kids being taken or givenaway for their own good to prevent them being stolenortaken by thegovernment has repeated itselfinmyfamily forgenerations. Thishas cascade effects, and my generation is left trying to repair these generational wounds,"she said.

Aunty Kellysaid she feltfortunateto havecome to live with herloving grandparents and 'crazycousins' here on Djaara countryasachild, and grateful to be embraced by thelocalDja Dja Wurrung communityasone of their own. However, shesaysthe pain of growing up without her mother and herfather left scars.

"I hope to setanexample for my children and other generationsbyshowing them thatthey must not wait forsomeone to tell themwho theyneed to be, how theyneed to be, and to knowwho they

are andtrust that. Youare thecreator of yourdestiny,you are thenavigatorofyour journey in this life, and youare supported and guided by your ancestors," shesaid.

While Sorry Day is achance for the community to say howprofoundly sorry we arefor the policies of the past,numerous speakers,including mayorRosie Annear,CSC school captain Elias Mitchell-Girvan, andheartfelt poetry shared by youngstersfrom Chewtonand Winters FlatPrimarySchools, reminded thosein attendance the impactscontinue.

Today,23years afterthe Bringing Them Home reportand 12 years since theNational Apology, Aboriginaland TorresStrait Islanderchildren are still10.6 times more likely than non-Indigenous childrentoberemoved from theirfamilies

We mustdobetter Nalderun'sKathrynCoffissued an impassionedplea to local schools to step up and work with theirmob toget Indigenous kidsengaged in school and help them maketruelastingchange fora brighter future.

To close, Master of Ceremonies Vic Say invited community members to write areflectionormakea commitmenttobe avoicefor areconciled tomorrowand bindtheir scroll to the 'Sorry DayTree'. The event wasfollowed by theofficial launch of Reconciliation Week atthe CastlemaineMarketBuildingonSaturday morning.For thefull program visitthe NalderunFacebook page

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Alvin Darcy, Aunty Kelly Anne Blake, Aunty Kath Coff, CSC school captain Elias MitchellGirvan, Mayor Rosie Annear, Aunty Paulette Nelson, Vic Say, Chewton Primary School speakers Amelia, Freda and Arkie and Winters Flat Primary speaker Stanley are pictured following the ceremony.

WORLDENVIRONMENTDAY JUNE 5

World Environment Day, held annuallyonJune 5, is the biggest international dayfor the environment bringing together people from manynations in an efforttoprotect and restore the globe.While the event internationallythisyear focuses on plastics and its effect on the planet, the Midland Express this week puts the focus on local groups and what theyare doing forthe district’sbetterment. It’sthe event’s50th anniversary.

FOSTERING ASUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY

Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation of local people dedicated to creating aplanet that is healthy and resilient for generations to come. Their mission it to foster an active, social, economic and environmentally sustainable community in the Macedon Ranges.

Established in 2004, MRSG is home to and auspices 14 action groups that focus on different aspects of what it means to live more sustainably

The fourteen action groups are

1. Sustainable Living Festivals, Forums and Films

2. VegAction

3. Renewable Energy Action Group

4. Woodend Community Farmers Market

5. Local Education Action Program

6. Kyneton Transition Hub

7. Woodend Bee-friendly Society

8. Macedon Ranges Sustainable Development

9. Transport Action Group

10. Waste and Recycling Action Group

11.Sustainable Malmsbury

12. Sustainable Homes

13. Macedon Ranges Regenerative Farmers

14. Riddells Creek Cool Changes

In addition to supporting these action groups, MRSG is leading the trial of asoft-plastic recycling program in the Macedon Ranges. The project seeks to reduce the amount of toxic plastic going to landfill by setting up collection hubs at the transfer stations in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council area. The plastic taken to council’stransfer stations is collected by local Kyneton company,Victorian Regional Recyclers, and is taken to GT plastics in Geelong for mechanical reprocessing to pellets.

If you are interested in becoming involved, head on over to the action group pages to discover what we are up to and to find contact details for action group coordinators. Everyone is welcome!

WASTEAND RECYCLING REFORM

World Environment Day on June 5is the United Nations Day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. As the Member for Macedon, I’m proud to be acknowledging this special day

The state government has invested over $515 million to undertake reform of our waste and recycling sector including

*A state-wide four-bin waste and recycling system, including anew glass bin and organics bin for many Victorians.

We know how enthusiastic Victorians are about recycling at home –but when waste is not properly separated, this can lead to materials like glass and organic waste ending up in landfill rather than being repurposed. That’swhy we’re the first state in Australia to introduce a standardised four-bin waste and recycling system, which is being rolled out to all 79 councils across Victoria.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council was one of the first councils to introduce afour-bin system. Recently MRSC marked three years of the new system by announcing

they have diverted more than 43,000 tonnes of waste from landfill.

*The most accessible Container Deposit Scheme in the country,tobegin from November 12023.

CDS Vicwill be the most accessible container deposit scheme in Australia, with more than 600 collection points across metro and regional Victoria. Victorians will be excited to know that CDS Vicwill reduce the state’slitter by up to half.

*Providing $129 million in grant funding to build Victoria’srecycling and processing capacity

*A ban on problematic single-use plastics.

From February 1this year the state government’ssingle-use plastics ban came into effect. This is akey step forward in our ongoing work to reduce plastic pollution because we know that single-use plastic items –such as straws and cutlery –make up athird of Victoria’slitter

-Mary-Anne Thomas MP Member forMacedon

An action group of the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, cutting back on waste is afeature of the Woodend Farmers Market.

SOWING SEED FORTHE FUTURE

Food grown locally lessens our dependence on fossil fuels for the transport of food and the manufacture of the packaging in which it is transported and sold. It also helps to make our communities more self-reliant.

With that in mind, Macedon Ranges Seed Savers aims to share the seeds of traditional plant foods –and other useful plants –to provide crop varieties that are adapted to the region.

This will help contribute to food security as well as genetic diversity

MRSS members are home gardeners who save seed and donate it to the group’sseed libraries. They can also ‘borrow’ seed from the seed libraries. So far there are seed libraries at Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House and at Woodend and Kyneton libraries, with Romsey soon to be established. MRSS holds regular sessions at the libraries to make seed packets and clean and package seed. These are also good information –sharing opportunities.

The group’sFacebook page provides a forum for members to seek advice, seeds or other planting materials, or offer something. Everything is either swapped or given away free and there is agreat spirit of generosity

MRSS is encouraging people to take part in the seed libraries and join up at www facebook.com/groups/982190348817244 or email macedonrangesseedsavers@gmail.com

CARING FOR THECAMPASPE

Campaspe River and Land Management Group is agroup of local people dedicated to caring for,cleaning up of, planting along, and educating the community about the Campaspe River, which runs through Kyneton. The group has had alonghistory of protecting and enhancing the health of the river and uses indigenous plant species to rejuvenate the flora and fauna along its banks for future generations.

In an effort to reduce harmful plastic, CRLMG use cardboard cartons as tree guards, which degrade after acouple of years and return valuable organic matter into the soil, rather than using plastic sleeves or corflute guards. CRLMG has planted more than 4000 indigenous seedlings along the Campaspe River.To grow the indigenous seedlings, CRLMG uses plastic forestry tubes, which are

reused many times over,they are light and strong and suited to this use.

CRLMG participates in national events, like Clean Up Australia Day,and in 2023 picked up about half acubic metre from the Campaspe River to help control discarded plastic along the waterway.The group’sadvertising for events is always with the reuse of abanner and metal sandwich boards that can be updated with chalk. During river activities the CRLMG does not provide single-use plastic water bottles, they ask participants to bring their own water container

The next events for the Campaspe River and Land Management Group include:

*Sunday August 6, National Tree Day Planting and Seedball Workshop.

*Monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month starting back in September 2023.

MORE TO LANDCARE THAN LAND CARE

Joining alocal landcare group is an empowering way to revegetate private and public land and manage invasive weeds like gorse. Being alandcare member also brings access a myriad of resources and knowledge.

However,for many,especially newcomers to the Macedon Ranges, it’sagreatway to meet people, spend quality,family time with like-minded people who share alove ofnature, fresh air and the role people play within it.

Put simply,many people join for social reasons –the barbecues, spectacular afternoon teas andbush picnics. Youcan bring ashovel or abottle of wine, orboth.

And there is nothing wrong with abit of self-interest. Many residents join landcare to take advantage of subsidies and support in tackling aproblem like gorse. They implement acontrol program with assistance from landcare, address the problem and leave. At least they have killed aweed of national significance, reduced their fire risk and added huge capital value to their block.

Pipers Creek Landcare has adopted the slogan ‘I care’ to emphasise the importance of personal responsibility in dealing with environmental issues. And it is aresponsibility,not an option.

If youchoose to make the ‘tree change’, move to the country for the myriad of good reasons to do so, then you need to understand it comes with adegree of personal responsibility,the same degree of responsibility the farmers around you have adopted for generations.

And rest assured, the knowledge base within landcare, whatever your interest, is enormous, easily accessed and readily shared free of charge. Youjust have to ask.

Macedon Ranges Seed Savers are making seeds available for “borrowing” from several places across the shire including Woodend Library

WORLDENVIRONMENTDAY JUNE 5

REDUCING PLASTIC POLLUTION

Kyneton Transition Hub is part of the worldwide Transition Town movement based on learning self-sufficiency and resilience in the face of achanging world.

KTH applies the three ethics of permaculture

*Care of the earth by rejecting the use of harmful practices to the environment and improving soils through regenerative agricultural principles

*Care for people by encouraging people to grow fresh food in healthy soils to enhance their health and wellbeing, and

*Care and support for each other adopting the fair share principle by working to ensure that every member of the community has access to healthy food, soil and environment.

KTH is an action group of the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group. Activities include aweeklycuppa at alocal café, monthly stall and produce swap at the Kyneton Farmers Market, veggie seedling giveaways at the Kyneton Show and Open Edible Gardens during the Kyneton Daffodil Festival.

Auspiced groups include the Permaculture at the Pub group who meet monthly,and bi-weekly group garden blitzes, events and shared projects with newly formed Kyneton Backyard Growers.

KTH assists people to overcome their reliance on plastics through information and collection of some recyclable items at their market stall (thanks to collaboration with the MRSG Waste Action Group).

KTH support the good work of the Macedon Ranges Shire Council in recycling –hard and soft plastics, glass and the collection of green waste to make compost.

In 2017 the Kyneton Boomerang Bag group (another auspice group) produced over 4000 bags handmade with recycled materials by local volunteers and distributed to businesses in the town.

EARTHCARE, PEOPLE CARE, FAIR SHARE

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SELF-SUFFICIENT AND RESILIENT

Macedon Ranges

Shire Council will celebrate this year’s World Environment Day by embracing the theme of #BeatPlasticPollution.

Council is committed to phasing out single-use plastics across all operations and facilities, and has implemented a number of initiatives to help reduce plastic pollution in the community,including:

*A reusable nappy,sanitary and incontinence product rebate program to support the community in reducing waste and accessing affordable reusable options

*Reusable nappy workshops to educate families and encourage the use ofreusable options

*Trial of akerbside soft plastics recycling program in Romsey –to date, closeto5000 bags of soft plastics have been collected from Romsey homes.

Mayor Annette Death said every little bit helped when it came to reducing our waste and helpingthe environment

“As acommunity,weare doing an amazing job of reducing waste and embracing new initiatives in this area,” she said. “Through our kerbside four-bin collection service, we have managed to achieve a74per cent diversion rate of waste from landfill, which is fantastic. However,there is still plentymore we can do.”

Council is also participating in Plastic Free July this year and is encouraging residents to get on board by ditching packaged food and takeaway containers and take along their own containers to use instead.

Council’senvironment team also runs an annual program of events to support landholders and residents to implement practical changes to improve the health of their land, respond to achanging climate and help native plants and animals to thrive across the shire.

The team has recently completed aseries of spotlighting events across council’sbiolink areas, where 91 individual animals were recorded across 14 species.

Paper Kitesalbum lands September

Australian band The Paper Kites is soon to launch their sixth studio album, At The Roadhouse, which has aCampbells Creek connection.

Last winter,The Paper Kites arrived in Campbells Creek to enquire about the old Digger's Store.

“It used to be agold mining supply store back in the days of the Victorian gold rush, then Ibelieve it was ahotel –Iwas told there was alarge fire there in 1876 that almost destroyed the whole building, but it survived and is still standing today.It’sthis beautiful dramatic old structure by the side of the road,” singer Sam Bentley explained.

“I think we all felt there was something about it and what it could be.”

United in their vision, the band decided this would be the place to make their next record and began working on what would become ‘The Roadhouse’.

"Wewanted it to be acombination of all the greatest dive bars you’d ever been to, late-night watering holes, smokey taverns, biker bars –but it didn’t exist, so we had to build it, and then we had to try and fill it,” Sam said.

The band committed to amonth-long stay in Campbells Creek, and the days that followed, the old Diggers Store was bustling with friends and fellow artists working to transform the space into aliving, breathing venue.

On the same property,owner Alex Bennett had avintage all-analogue studio set up in abarn behind the venue. It was here they would work on their next album during the weeks –and every Friday and Saturday night, they opened the doors of ‘The Roadhouse’ and perform.

The shows were free and unannounced,

relying solely on local word of mouth.

“There was every chance we could have been playing to five people –and we didn’t care. By the end of the month, it was so full we had to keep turning people away,” Sam said.

Soon enough, apowerful sense of com-

munity and connection emerged around the shows and the venue itself.

Guitarist Dave Powys reflected it was “a kind of magic born from people connecting with music and friends”.

Paying homage to the band'shome state of Victoria, the group revealed their

time in Campbells Creek was one of the most fulfilling months of their career

The Paper Kites will launch At The Roadhouse on September 1.

The third single from the project, Hurts So Good,and its accompanying video are out now

Unearth unique treasures

Entry

Maldon Swap Meet coordinator Mark Blytheau said there was no need to book

"Wefollow the three S’sjust Show

Set Up and Sell Up. Stallholders can set up Saturday or arrive before 6am on the Sunday," he said.

Gates openat7am Sunday and the event runs until 2pm.

"Wedon’t stop for rain, and rug up, it’sJune!" Mark said.

Dogs are allowed butmust be on leads at all times.

Enquiries can be made via text to 0414 244 842. Maldon Racecourse Reserve is located at the corner of Bendigo Road and Lewis Road, Maldon.

The Paper Kites recorded their latest album ‘At The Roadhouse’ at The Digger’s Store in Campbells Creek last July.

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GISBORNEHOSPITAL OPENING

The following report was published in the Gisborne Gazette on Friday, April 11, 1958.

The Speeches

The Chairman of the Gisborne and District Bush Nursing Hospital Committee, Cr. U. L. Daly, J. P. (Gisborne Shire president) made some very interesting observations at the official opening of the hospital at Gisborne recently.

Cr Daly said it was his pleasing duty to welcome some very important guests, including the Hon. EPCameron, MLC, Minister of Health: Mr Yeatman, secretary of the Department of Health: Mr Ian Currie, president of the Gisborne Bush Nursing Association of Victoria, Dr George Simpson, secretary of the Hush Nursing Association; Miss Francis, superintendent of the BNA; Lady Murdoch, president of the Royal Children’s Hospital; Mr Harold Kane, MLA, who was afoundation member of the Committee; The Hon. T HGrigg, MLC; and the presidents and councillors of surrounding shires.

Mr Cameron was representing the government, which was really amajor shareholder in the hospital, and the committee had appreciated his sound advice.

Mr Currie was more than aguest, for he was really the head of the family.

Continuing, Cr Daly said the town now had aBushNursing Hospital. The BNA was aunique organisation and almost akin to the Flying Doctor Service. It was really the proudest day in the 120 years of Gisborne’s history, and the establishment of the hospital had been atriumph of faith and work. The support of the people of the district had made it possible, with the assistance of the Government. Gisborne had aCottage Hospital for afew years before it was destroyed by fire in 1944. He could remember the days before that when operations had been done on the kitchen table.

Cr Daly traversed the history of the hospital movement. They had been told that if they were really determined, the BNA would be behind them. The district had made adetermined effort and the BNA surely had been behind the committee, which had worked hard visiting almost every house in the district. The support had been marvellous and wholehearted. Six months ago the land on which the hospital now stands, which Mr HPDixon had so generously donated to the committee, had been raising fat lambs, but now it was to be devoted to helping to bring fat babies into the world. The people had promised £12,500, and then had come that munificent gift of Mr JOManton’s, as amemorialtohis late wife, Helen Mary Manton. It had been a success story financially from the beginning. The committee of 28 had meet regularly for two years and gave wholehearted service, but they must realise the difficulties of achairman endeavouring to get unanimity from 28 people over such things as wall colours, curtains and kitchen stoves. However, after two years of argument they were all very good friends. The fact that they had too much money had gone to their heads, but Mr Cameron had come to ameeting and his sound advice had put their feet squarely on the ground again. They were grateful for co-operation received from the architect, Mr Ballantyne, and the builders Messrs, Leighton. He particularly did not wish to praise anyone, but the work on Mr Tom Neal had been so unstinted that he desired to make public recognition of his part as chairman of the building subcommittee, which he had made almost afull-time job with his wholehearted and cheerful enthusiasm.

“I love Gisborne,” said Cr Daly, “and to be associated with the district’s best effort of all time has been agreat privilege.”

The Hospital has been established on abasis of self help, and had been built by our own people for our own people and would be run by our own people. The emphasis was on maternity cases, of course, and there would be great satisfaction

in giving the newest residents the best possible start in life in ideal surroundings and conditions. The six-bed hospital might seem ambitious. It could, however, be quickly enlarged in an emergency to 11 beds by using the nurses’ quarters. Dr Ormerod’s initial version had now been transformed into areality. They must all be proud that the hospital was in aunique position of being built and equipped with every modern amenity free of debt, and the fact also that the trustees had in hand money to pay for expansion when that become necessary, and now it was to be handed over for the relief of those suffering and the birth of babies. He hoped everyone would support it for their own benefit and the benefit of the hospital.

Mr Cameron congratulated the committee and the community on their joint effort, which had resulted in an institution that would provide awonderful comfort to the people of the district. Bush Nursing Hospitals were for the people and were run by the people, and he was not at all happy when committees turned them into public institutions. Bush Nursing Hospitals were just right for Australians, who were naturally an independent people and didn’t like to lean on others.

Mr Currie, who was given the honour of unlocking the hospital door and declaring it open, said that in 1910, Lady Dudley, wife of the then Governor of Victoria, instituted the idea of the Bush Nursing Hospitals, and in 1911 aconstitution was formed to control the activities, which would provide the services for the outback areas. Since those days there has been agreat growth,and today there were 46 Bush Nursing Hospitals in operation. Last year 30,000 patients have been treated in these hospitals, and of these 3000 had been midwifery. They were grateful to the Bolte Government for increasing the grant to £2 for £1, and Gisborne was lucky to have got the extra for most had received only £1 for £1. He was pleased that the Gisborne people had such acompetent matron as Miss Casey to guide them in their initial stages. The BNA was planning to spend some £307,000 next year on new hospitals and additions to existing buildings. He thanked Dr Stephen Ormerod, Mr Arthur Wynne and Mr Tom Neal for their interest in this, the newest addition to the association.

The wording on the commemorative plaque on the wall of the hospital reads as follows:-

GISBORNE AND DISTRICT

BUSH NURSING HOSPITAL

Opened by Ian Currie, Esquire 23rd March, 1958

Establishment of the hospital was made possible with funds provided by the district residents and the Victorian Government.

Inside the entrance to the hospital a plaque is affixed to the wall bearingthe words: In memory of Helen Mary Manton.

After the opening ceremony had been completed members of the committee acted as guides to those who wished to inspect the hospital.

All were delighted with the appointments. It was completely equipped operating theatre and alabour ward, and there is amagnificent view from all wards. The building has been so designed that it can easily be extended into an 11–bed institution.

The interior decorations of the wards is restful, whilst the nursery is done with the latest of murals. Although the inmates of this room will not be interested in its interior, it is bright and airy, and will be a delight tothose who use it.

The kitchen is most modern, with a beautiful electric range, refrigerator, a disposal incinerator built in,and all the gadgets that go to make the cook’s life happy.

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ANDERSON -Kevin

Sincerest condolences to Bevand families on the passing of Kevie Amuchlovedfriend and wonderful neighbour whowillbe so sadly missed Rest peacefully Kevie Shellie Tilly Box and families

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Kevin‘Ando’

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Passed away peacefully at Kyneton Hospital.

Much lovedand loving husband of Bev. Loving father of Karla and Simone Adored father-in-law of Craig.

Cherished pop of Ollie Loving step-father of Debbie &Billy; and Tony Will also be sadly missed by his best mate Todie Alwaysloved and remembered.

BLAIR -MargaretFraser 14.09.1945 -20.05.2023

Farewell our sparkling wife, mum, granny, sister,aunty and friend.

Margaret connected deeply with agreat many people throughout her rich lifeand will be enormously missed by family and the manycommunities she movedwithin.

Whilethe worldisa little dimmer forher absence,the legacy of her loving heart continues to shine through in the memories we share and the wisdom she leaveswith us all.

With love Robert, Kirsten, Hamish, Fiona, Dorothy, Henry, Leon, Markand Karen.

Youare warmly invited to the funeral of Margaret Fraser Blair

Her service will be held at 11am on MONDAY 5thJune 2023 at the Riddells Creek Community Centre, 74 Main Road, Riddells Creek.

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ANDERSON

The funeral service to celebrate the lifeof Mr Kevin ‘Ando’ Anderson will be held at the Thomas J. Scott Memorial Chapel, 5Piper St, Kyneton on Thursday (June 1, 2023) commencing at 11.00am. Private Cremation.

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AService to Celebrate the Lifeof Laura Kathryn McKay will be held at the Thomas J. Scott Memorial Chapel, 5Piper Street, Kyneton on FRIDAY (2nd June 2023) at 2pm. Private Cremation

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The President, Committee and members of the Kyneton RSL Sub-Branch wish to express their deepest condolences to the family of Sarah FOSKETT 14 June 1934 -25May2023 LEST WE FORGET

McKAY -Laura

Diedsuddenly on 23rd May2023. Late of Yalca, formerly of Macedon.

BelovedMum to Robbie and partner to Steve She lovedher garden and the simple things in life.

Lovedand remembered everyday

CARTER

Phillip Stanley

Passed away on 25th May 2023 at Bendigo Health. Our hearts are broken.

Dearly loved father of Tracy,Peter,Caitlin &Kane.

Adoring grandfather to Lukas,Zoe, Izabella, Harrison, Oliver and Eliana.

Rest in peace Phil, love Karyn.

We are forever grateful to Dr.Dominic Blanks and Castlemaine Health Rehab team for their unwavering care

"You never failed to do your best, your heart was true and tender, you simply lived for those you loved, and those you loved remember.”

So dearly loved, so sadly missed. X

AService to honour Phil’slifewill be held in theThompson Memorial Chapel

123 Mostyn St, Castlemaine

On Wednesday (June 7) commencing at 11.30am

Aprivate cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers adonation to Kidney Health Australia in memory of Phil would be appreciated.

VEARING -Frank 21.11.1943 –25.05.2023

Our deepest sympathies forthe loss of dear Frank Vearing. We will hold the memories we have shared together so close to our hearts Mayhefind abetter place Our prayers and thoughts are always with him. He will neverbe forgotten by his family and friends Private Funeral.

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Deaths/Funerals

LEWIS

Frederick Henry

Passedawaypeacefully in his sleep with family by his side on 23.5.23 at the Horsham Hospital. Fred is survivedby his 5children, Kate,Fiona,Edina, Annabelle,Madelaineand his 6grandchildren Hannah, Fergus,Alyx, Harry,Williamand Henry.

AServicetohonour

Fred’slife will be held at the CommunityCentre, Lyons St, Newstead

On Thursday (June 8) commencing at 11.30am

Aprivate cremation willfollow.

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MACDONALD

Jean

28.08.1930 –23.05.2023

Passed away peacefully, aged 92 years.

DaughterofKen and Eva McKemmish, Sister of Beryl. Totally loving and totally loved Wife of Reg Cherished Mother of Gregory, Leeanne and Timothy.

Much loved Mother-in-law of Kathy,Noeland Lina. Proud Nannyof Penda and Tarryn, Andrew and Eleanor,Olivia and Lachlan, and Amy Adoring Great-Nanny of Molly-Jaye,Jack, Benjamin and Brooke She gave her all. No-onecould have givenmore.

The Funeral Service to honour the life of Mrs Jean MacDonald will be held in the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Thursday, 1st June,2023 commencing at 11.30am. At the conclusion of the Service,refreshments will be provided. Jean will then be laid to rest at the MaldonCemetery. In lieu of flowers,please consider adonationtoa Charity of your choice in memory of Jean

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SCHOOL OFFICER LEARNING SUPPORT

If youenjoyworking with andrelate well to young people and would like to assist students with additional learning needs to become independent learners,then we wouldliketoreceiveyour application.

The College is hoping to employa Learning SupportOfficer to commence Monday10July 2023 or as soon as possible following that. Theposition is part-time (0.6FTE) with flexible work hours possible on negotiation.

The contract runs until December 2024 with the possibility of ongoing employment.

The Termsand Conditions,Selection Criteria, Role Description &Application Form will be emailed to youonrequest from thePrincipal’sActing PA (Mrs Loretta Hanns) by phoning 03 5421 1226 or by email as follows: lhanns@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

Experienceworking with students on the Autism Spectrum would be an advantage

Applications are to be emailed to:

The Principal, Dr Darren Egberts principal@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

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Objection and submission can be emailed to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au or posted to Po Box 151Kyneton Vic3444ordelivered

Congratulations: Romsey’s 2023 women’s golf champion Darlene Baker (at left) with life member Helene Newnham

PORTS WRAP SP

GOLF results Town &District

CASTLEMAINE

There were plenty of good scores at Castlemaine’sOpen Tournament last weekend.

Congratulations to Greg Crowe, Norm Bellis, Peter Stemp and Marie Molan who were all winners in Saturday’ssegment.

A-grade: Greg Crowe 81-8-73.

B: Norm Bellis (16) 36 points.

C: Peter Stemp (28) 35 points.

Women: Marie Molan (47) 31 points.

See Friday’s Castlemaine Mail for full tournament details.

KYNETON

Jason McClure is pictured with the silverware after winning the sought-after RSL Singles Knockout final on Saturday

In avery tight contest McClure and Jesper Hansen were tied after 18 holes, with McClure prevailing on the first playoffhole.

Bakerthe champ

Romsey’s2023 women’sgolf champion Darlene Baker (at left) is pictured being congratulated by life member Helene Newnham after the final round on Wednesday Amultiple club titleholder who has enjoyed afine season in Romsey and Dalhousie district events, Baker carded 101, 92, 92 for a54-hole total, with Jenny Hartley 100, 100, 101 –301 the runner-up.

There was athree-way battle for the 54-hole handicap prize, with Hartley finished on nett 244, from long markers Lorraine Robb 246 and Kath Jekabsons 248.

Wednesday’s18-holes stroke event went to Rob Slade 86-15-74 on acountback from Baker 92-18-74, and Chris Mankelow 107-31-76.

50/50 by 2027

Football Victoria have set a goal to achieve 50/50 participation in soccer by 2027 and Gisborne Soccer Club is well on the way to meeting that target.

This week the club celebrated Female Football Week and it was great to see everyone at the club, opposition teams and referees get behind the girls proudly wearing purple arm bands.

The quality of the football lifted this week, with teams keeping their shape, driving forward and scanning for opportunities. The smiles and the celebrations as wide as the pitch.

On avery sad note, Gisborne president Carl Valeri said everyone at Gisborne Soccer Club was shocked and saddened to hear the devastating passing of ayoung sporting community member

“Our thoughts are with friends and family during this tough time.”

Avaand Livv celebrate.

Individual stableford: Ross Foreman (12) won A-grade with 37 points from Ross Martin (12)on 34; Billy McKee (22) took out B-grade with 39 points on a countback from David Austin (18).

NTP winners were Regan Williams (also super pin), Glen Cook, Terry Gamble, Damian Summer and Tien Ho.

Wednesday stableford: Wally Stys (18) with 33 points on acountback from Pat Clohesy (14). Ladies –Teaote Davies (20) with 35, from Anne Buckley (36) with 33.

Ambrose for the ladies on Tuesday resulted in avictory for the Denise Murphy –Julie Harris combination with 77-8.568.5, from Lorraine Ryan –Jane Stanley 85-15.75-69.25.

Liz Turang (37) won over nine holes with 37 points, and Terry Morley was NTP

The midweek gentlemen battled frigid northerlies and tougher than usual pin placements.

Brian Walsh (18) scrambled the day’s best score of 31 points to top A-grade, with Peter Semmens (22) best in B-grade with 29.

LANCEFIELD

There was atight finishwhen Lancefield ladies played an 18-hole stableford on Wednesday

Di Rohde (30) had 27 points toedge out Florence Meyer (32) on acountback, with Robyn Stevens (36) third on 26 on a countback from Jenni Vennell (30).

Sandra Mattheews (45) won the ninehole event with 10 points.

Legends: James Whitford (15) 36 points, from Barry Flentjar (19) 34 on a countback from Wayne Mee (20).

MOUNT MACEDON

Asuperb finalround gaveAlex Fraser another Mount Macedon championship, by two strokes from Jim Hynes.

Aided by an eagle on the 11th, Fraser ended up with a54-hole tally of 207.

Other winners on Saturday were:

A-grade nett –Mick Doyle (8) 202.

B-grade champion –Aaron Edmunds (12) 245. Nett –Nick Ciesielski (15) 208.

C-grade champion –Rob Beatson (19) 274. Nett –Martin Campbell (27) 209.

Senior champion –Bruce Fraser (8) 235. Nett –(23) 216.

ROMSEY

‘Beware of the injured golfer’ is an old saying in sport because he/she tends to concentrate more. It was awelcome surprise to see Shannon Wright back in action on Saturday after an eight-week layoffdue to aserious foot injury

Ideal conditions prevailed for the May Medal and the Medal of Medallists with 12 contenders.

Wright excelled to be adual winner with 78-9-69, from Luke Lyons 84-11-73 and Mal Mottram 83-8-75.

Davie Kenney had the least putts (26) and NTPs went to Mottram and Dean Kohler

TRENTHAM

There was only one score above par in Trentham’sstableford event on Saturday,and this came from A-grader Martin Walker (7) with 37 points.

Chris Campbell (13) took out B-grade with 34 points, and John Williams (23) was the C-grade winner

Highlighted of the men’sdoubles knockout was the victory by Alan Snowden on the 19th. He was playing on his own against John Smithwick –Harold Moore.

Cate Thomaswon the women’sstableford with 35 points.

WOODEND

It waspleasing to see so many members out on the course on Saturday

Brett McLean (11) was in peak form and he was the overall and A-grade stableford winner with 42 points.

Next best was B-grade winner Riley Berry (20) with 38.

Arampaging Ronnie Jackson (23) took out last week’smidweek stableford with 40 points, one clear of Terry Longton and Glenn Wright.

Jason McClure won the sought-after Kyneton RSL Singles Knockout final on Saturday

Romsey Golf Club’s2022-23 Medal of Medallists winner Shannon Wright with club captain Mal Mottram.

Afamily affair: Mount Macedon Golf Club’s 2023 club champion Alex Fraser with his dad and senior champion, Bruce.

Ava in action for Gisborne

Woodend-Hesket: DDavie 3E Minns 3JArceri2S

RPaterson Macedon: DPhyland 5D Johnstone

ZBaggs BEST: Woodend-Hesket: DToman EMinns

RPaterson DDavie JWiseman Macedon: DPhyland

Riddell: BSonogan 2HRoss TStead NCroft

Alkemade BEST: Riddell: TAlkemade JHortonC

Romsey:J Jedwab 5DLockens 4N Blair MTucker NHoy CPertzel CSankey MBurkett Lancefield: BBryant2

LMalone DGiles CRandall LMitchellMConlanJRadfordR

BEST: Romsey:DLockens NRaymentCPertzel J

CPetroro NTessariLancefield: NSimpson LGiles D

LFellows TWaters ASimpson

GOALS: Romsey:Details Unavialable Lancefield: Nathan Scott Trey Frazer BEST: Romsey:Details Unavialable

Christopher Collins Alex Shepherdley Benjamin Sankey Elliott Cowley Daniel Reynolds William McPherson

Macedon: JCiarlo2DRoyal CWalker

BBauer BEST: Woodend-Hesket: RMiranda EWatts

EBeckett DHarrison Macedon: R

JMuir KRoyal DRoyal DTrotta JReeves RIDDELL0.1

MELTONCENTRALS

GOALS: Riddell: CHagan 2T Martin 2MHocking

Riddell: ACruickshank MWebb NMills CHagan RHannan

Kyneton: MHanna 3JPlowman3 FRandall 2J Harris2LCrean-Kyriazis NFisher JPilbeam BSliwczynski NWebster.Castlemaine: Details N/A. BEST: Kyneton: N Tunzi JPlowman LBeattie JPilbeam FRandall MHanna. Castlemaine: WStaples JWray-McCann TParsonsJLordK Williams

Seniors

GOALS: Macedon: MRutledge 5LHall BCooke WoodendHesket: CTempleton2 JO’Meara2 MForbes JMcGrath BEST: Macedon: BCooke AMcGregor EFerguson JFloreani

Under11.5s

GOALS: Newstead: BBright3Z Dyer 2XBritt FBlundell

WGarsed WBuntingGFinning EEbery JElliott. Campbells

Creek:MBrennan BEST: Newstead: WGarsed BBrightXBritt

GFinning JElliott WBunting. Campbells Creek:MBrennan E Mountford BTaylorAGoulding BPaganoT Chaplin

GOALS: Harcourt:T WaddingtonBMcKay WMcClureB

Mannix CDavis HVance. BEST: Harcourt:M VidlerBMcKay B Lord TWaddingtonH VanceBMannix.

GOALS: Trentham: WHopper 3J Reid 3D Thompson

Leong OReid BEST: Trentham: WHopper JReidL stringer

Can Gisbornebounce back?

Gisborne senior footballers came offthe bye and stumbled to a50points defeat at the hands of arelentless Golden Square on Saturday

After six rounds last season’spremiers find themselves in avery shaky position, slipping to sixth on the ladder with just two wins and four defeats.

Losing by two points to an improving Kyneton on May 13 was certainly not on the agenda.

Now the Bulldogs face up to unbeaten ladder-leader Sandhurst at Gardiner Reserve this Saturday,with the confident visitors having just thrashed ahapless Maryborough 31.23 to 0.4.

Coach Brad Fox, players and supporters could not have envisaged being in this position when they began the season on ahigh from the tremendous successes of 2022.

So the seventh round match at Gardiner Reserve has more than the usual level of interest, as the strong Bendigo-based clubs look to consolidate positions in the top five.

Ruckman Brayden Blake has been carrying abig load for Bulldogs, and there are players who have plenty of talent, but need to become more consistent.

Golden Square almost doubled Gisborne’stally,kicking 16.8 to 8.6, and as a consequence Gisborne slipped out of the top five.

Overall it was adisastrous day for the Bulldogs’ footballers.

The U18s, also reigning premiers, were defeated by 31 points, then Gisborne Reserves ended up being thrashed 11.12 to 2.3!

So the challenge will surely there at this week’straining sessions at Gisborne.

In contrast, Gisborne’snetball teams have been playing very well this season, and several have their eyes on finals berths.

BIG SHOCK

Down-the-ladder Kangaroo Flat produced the shock of the season in the Bendigo League by outlasting the previously unbeaten Eaglehawk by three points on Saturday

Seventh round matches are:

Gisborne vSandhurst.

Eaglehawk vKyneton.

Castlemaine vGolden Square. Maryborough vSouth Bendigo. Strathfieldsaye vKangaroo Flat.

Win, loss

Gisborne women’sfootball teams had mixed results at the weekend.

At Gardiner Reserve on Saturday,Gisborne’sdivision one side led by two points at the last change, only to see second-placed Burnside rally to win 7.3 to 5.5.

The Bulldogs are fourth on the ladder after seven rounds.

Gisborne Under 18.5 side absolutely thrashed Craigieburn, and won 18.14 to 0.0.

The young side is in third lace, just behind Keilor and Aberfeldie.

Clean sweep

Gisborne netballers were in dynamic form against Golden Square on Saturday,winning all five matches.

In A-grade, Gisborne 90 d Golden Square 19.

The trend continued with a 74-21 margin in A-Reserve, a big win in B-grade, and a4719 result in B-Reserve.

Solid victory ‘Toe to toe’

Macedon Rangers Soccer Club'sU9Boys hosted Westside Strikers at home in the early morning kickoff.

Dreary skies greeted the two teams, with the Strikers showing their class despite our resolute defending.

The U12 girls bossed it this week, perhaps inspired by Female Football week. Against their neighbours Gisborne, the Rangers girls showed excellent discipline to adhere to coach Matt’svision, and the teamwork on display was well rewarded with Lola scoring, Rory scoring in her club debut and Chloe chiming in with alazy 4!

The U10 Girls hosted Keilor Park and two good teamswent toe to toe all game. Special mention to Sophie for her standout efforts in defence. Elsie goton the scoresheet with abrace, with Madi and Carolann and Holly also scoring. Carolann has now scored in four consecutive games and counting.

The U12 Boys boysheaded to Taylors Hill, and due to the overnight rain were greeted with apitch thatcould have doubled as aswimming pool.

Westside Strikers were quickout the gate, racing to a5-0 lead at half-time and Rangers boys rallied in the second half, and managed to even up the contest, if not the scoreboard. Jamie chipped in with abrace and Trenton also got himself on the scoresheet with the final margin being 3-9.

Kyneton District Soccer Club'sU14 girls travelled away to take on Spring Gully in search of amuchneeded win.

In adominant start to the match, Kyneton opened the scoring when amix up in the Spring Gully box led to apenalty for handball. Matilda stepped up with confidence, converting the spot kick, putting Kyneton in the lead.

Kyneton maintained the pressure in Spring Gully territory,goalkeeper Charlie and defenders Lily and Caris denied them agoal.

Molly Wand Niamh both came close towards the half-time, but both saw their efforts go just wide of the post.

Finally the relentless pressure led to Kyneton's Molly Wscoring from alow drive just before half-time to double the lead. Kyn 2-Spring Gully 0.

The second half began with Kyneton on the attack and almost immediately extended their lead to 3-0 when Zali beat several Gully defenders to produce a fantastic finish under pressure.

Kyneton began to dominate the midfield and after good ball movement, Matilda thundered ashot offthe bar,which fell to Charlotte, beating two defenders to extend the Kyneton lead 4-0.

After another sustained passage of pressure and some great team moves, Niamh scored from close range to make it 5-0.

It seemed to all go Kyneton'sway as Abbey scored after some fine work and adetermined run to make it 6-0 to Kyneton.

The Spring Gully side were still hungry for agoal, but the Kyneton defence held firm to deny the opposition and head home with asolid 6-0 victory

Competition hot forKyneton basketball

Kyneton Basketball Association's winter domestic competition is progressing nicely. Afew more moves have been made this week to try to ensure teams are balanced and are working together well.

Everyone is settling in well and competition is hot.

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

Winter Domestic Competition

Monday Mixed U10

Lakers 16 def Suns 8

MJohnson 6, JTrott 4

Bucks 16 def Bulls 4

HMether 8, BCoad, PDellios 2

Hornets 16 def Knicks 9

XPimentel 6, HGartlan 5

Monday Mixed U12

Seahawks 46 def Titans 4

ODellios 18, BWilson, JCullen-Cabiling 2

Falcons 28 def Panthers 10

NWhite 10, CCoad, LFisher4

Raiders 38 def Vikings 28

HLiebelt 11, MKome 11

Giants 30 def Broncos 16

OKinkade 15, RSaunders 12

Wednesday Mixed U14

Lynx 33 def Sky 32

JBartlett, WEaton 8, NBoyer 12

Storm 51 def Kyneton Tigers U14 Girls 18

DBarnett 24, MBritton 5

Kyneton Tigers U12 Boys 40 def Aces 34

BJeffrey 13, FHubert 10

Bendigo Domestic

U12 Girls Div 4

Beavers Stars 34 def Kyneton Tigers 13

LEdwards 13, HZanussi 6

U16 Boys Div 1

Aztec U16 Boys White 60 def Kyneton

Tigers Yellow 33

PRisicato 33, MLiebelt 26

VJBL Friday Nights

U12 Boys

Wyndham 48 def Kyneton Tigers 26

CLafaialii 11, BJeffrey 12

U14 Boys

Kyneton Tigers 43 def Broadmeadows 25

DBarnett, JBartlett 11, SSeifeddine 11

U14 Girls

Whittlesea 45 def Kyneton Tigers 20

CRowbotham 20, JCross 8

U16 Boys

Wyndham 53 def Kyneton Tigers 40

TKuridu13, CEve 14

U18 Boys

Kyneton Tigers 49 def Wallan 37

TVroom 13,CBeercroft 13

U18 Girls

Wyndham 51 def Kyneton Tigers 39

LBelachew-Hill 18, MHayter 16

U20 Boys

Kyneton Tigers 49 def Craigieburn 43

BThompson 15,C Tsiaras 16

Zali, Jemima and Lily in action.

The U10 Girls hosted Keilor Park and two good teams went toe to toe all game.

Hawks claim Bill Tunn Cup Haawks

The annual Bill Tunn Cup was at stake in the match between Macedon and Woodend-Hesket at Tony Clarke Reserve, with the Hawks coming away victorious. The visitors began well and led by 17 points at halftime.

Then came an unproductive third quarter,with neither side scoring agoalwhile 10 behinds eventuated. Play opened up in the last term with each team scor-

ing four goals, and the Hawks running out victors 10.18 to 8.8.

Daniel Tomancontinued to excel and was awarded the Bill Tunn Medal for best afield; Ethan Minns and big ruckman TimMartin were also instrumental in the victory with Minns and Daniel Davie each scoring three goals.

Versatile Dylan Phyland was astandout for the Cats,

finishing with five of their eight goals, and Sam Indian and Zac Zmedley were also prominent.

The Under 18s match was athriller between the two top sides, with Macedon winning by agoal against the previously unbeaten Hawks.

Macedon play cellar dweller Western Rams on Saturday,while third-placed Woodend-Hesket is in the match of the round against Wallan.

Footy greats recorded in book

Bill West

“If we run out, we can print more” was the assurance given at the high-profile launch of an outstanding book covering the 150-year history of the Lancefield Football Club.

Co-compiler Denis Graham stated this when addressing around 200 people in the Laurie Green Pavilion on Saturday,following on from The Age sports editor Chloe Saltau launching the hard-bound 248-page colour publication.

The book comprises 16 chapters –one devoted to the Lancefield-Romsey rivalry Overall, acompelling read.

It is packed full of old photographs and stories some never seen or heard before –depicting important times in the club’s history and many of the people involved, and has already received glowing reviews from various quarters.

It seems certain another print run will have to be ordered very soon such is the interest generated.

Denis Graham, John ‘Shark’ Chisholm and Shirley Kishere, all with avery,very long association with Lancefield and its football club spent thousands of hours processing information for this book.

Romsey and Lancefield Districts Historical Society Inc is jointly involved, with wellcredentialled historian Fay Woodhouse pleased to be the book’seditor

Chloe Saltau has aconnection with Lancefield through the family of former club president Ian Brown.

Club stalwart Russell Pattinson compered the launch, and Ms Saltau provided an insight into the importance people have

played in sporting clubs, specially in country towns, and vice versa.

She said it is obvious the new book has been “put together lovingly”, and that local papers are also part of the book.

“Tohave women involved generally makes atremendous difference,” she said (The book includes coverage and photos of Lancefield netballers going back around 60 years).

The extraordinary life of Ike Johnston as afootballer and war hero was referred to; as was the long rivalry between Lancefield and Romsey,and astirring pre-final exhortation from the late Charlie Fricker in 1952.

Ms Saltau congratulated all involved with the book, and Mr Graham then spoke in detail on behalf of the three co-compilers.

He explained how the ‘Rainey Collection’ from former president Noel Rainey’s woolshed had been acatalyst; the Choate family had provided plenty of valuable material, and former player Peter Keenan’sphotos of Romsey vLancefield disputations from the sixties were welcomed.

He praised the involvement of Peter Brooks, designer Jenny Bullock and illustrator Hayley Leahy; Fay Woodhouse had been afine mentor and guide.

“Thanks to all gathered in this room your contribution is gold,” Mr Graham said.

The members of the steering committee behind the book were also thanked, as were various media.

Fay Woodhouse spoke about her role, stating some marvellous stories had been revealed.

“It’snot only ahistory of the football

club, it’sall about the people of Lancefield,” she said referring to generations of Shannons, Grahams and Musteys and many others.

“I believe agreat result has been achieved.”

Support for the club from the Bendigo Bank was acknowledged during the day

Launch time: (from left) Fay Woodhouse, Denis Graham, The Age sports editor Chloe Saltau, Shirley Kishere, John Chisholm. Photo: @Ethancunninghsm_photography

Happy Hawks! Woodend-Hesket’s senior footballers with the Bill Tunn Trophy after their match against Macedon on Saturday.

Huge crowdatTigerland

Bill West

Before what some believe was the biggest home and away match crowd ever seen at Lancefield ,Saturday’smatch was close for three quarters before Romsey drew clear to win by 34 points.

There was atremendous atmosphere at the match between the traditional neighbouring rivals, with the Tigers also celebrating their 150th year with ahistory book launch.

An impressive pre-match ceremony saw both teams and umpires line up on the ground in front of the Laurie Green Pavilion, with the coin toss carried out by Bern Shannon –aBowen Medal winner and arguably Lancefield’sgreatest living sportsman.

Conditions were ideal for good football, and the new electronic scoreboard was in operation.

With captain TomWaters dominating in the ruck, the Tigers ensured coach TimBannon was pleased with the overall endeavour which produced four goals and aquarter time lead over the fourth-placed Redbacks who could ill-afford adefeat after the previous round’sloss to WoodendHesket.

Romsey received ahugeblow when tough and inspiring leader Nathan Blair left the ground with asuspected broken arm.

By half-time the Redbacks had regained the lead, and the third term was again a close contest. Supporters on both sides had plenty to cheer about.

In the final quarter the Redbacks extended their lead with some good teamwork and individual skills to finish up with a 15.6 to 9.8 victory

With top forward Jack Jedwab (five goals) athreat, and the elusive Darcy Lockens kicking four,the Redbacks can now look forward to avery tough battle with the unbeaten Diggers Rest on Saturday

Nathan Tessari’sinclusion helped, and Nathan Rayment, Corey Pertzel and Chris Petroro were also prominent.

For the Tigers, Nicholas Simpson, Lachlan and Darcy Giles, Luke Fellows, Waters and Alex Simpson were named in the ‘best’ list.

Aspecial autographed Lancefield 1888 replica jumper was auctioned for $2800 after the match, and will have apermanent home in the Lancefield Hotel.

SHOCK FOR RIDDELL

Melton Centrals caused the boilover of the season by defeating reigning premier Riddell by apoint on Saturday

Riddell sorely missed dynamo Dylan Tarczon who sustained ashoulder injury against Romsey on May 4.

This was an extraordinary match, with Centrals inspired when they led by 15

points at half time.

The Bombers lifted, and they trailed by two points entering the last term, Remarkably,Riddell kicked seven suc-

cessive behinds in arow,and Centrals a solitary goal, in adesperation finish. In fifth position on the ladder,Riddell is at home to Lancefield on Saturday

Unbeaten run ends

Macedon’sunbeaten run in A-grade netball this season came to an end on Saturday,with arejuvenated Woodend-Hesket surging to asignificant victory

The Hawks, with Ty Coppinger in fine form, teamed well to secure a42-19 victory Amy Gilmore 25and Charlee DuffTytler 17 put goals on the board, while Chloe Williams 19 and Ciara Stewart 10 were the Cats’ scorers.

Riddell suffered acostly 44-42 defeat at the hands of fifthplaced Melton Centrals., and Wallan defeated Diggers Rest 36-26.

Lancefield wore attractive butter cup yellow uniforms to tie in with the club’s150th celebrations, but had no answers to aRomsey side which finally secured its first victory

The Redbacks won 75-29 with Uneeq Palavi scoring 58 goals in adominating display

Current ladder: Macedon 24, Wallan 24, Woodend-Hesket 20, Riddell 20, Melton Centrals 16, Western Rams 14,Romey 10, Diggers Rest6,Lancefield 4

B-grade: Lancefield 44 dRomsey 43, Melton Centrals 34 tied with Riddell 34, Macedon 44 dWoodend-Hesket 21, Diggers Rest 42 dWallan 24.

C: Macedon 30 dWoodend-Hesket 24, Romsey 30 dLancefield 23, Diggers Rest 30 d Romsey 21, Riddell 40 dMelton Centrals 18.

19&Under: Macedon 33 dWoodend-Hesket 22, Romsey 28 dLancefield 23, Melton Centrals 22 dRiddell 21, Wallan 19 dDiggers Rest 16, Western Rams 62d Gisborne Giants 6.

Hesket 150th anniversary

This Saturday,150 years of Hesket Football Club will be celebrated at Gilbert Gordon Oval in Woodend.

There will also be 1978 and 1983 reunions for Woodend-Hesket premiership teams.

The club is keen to see past players, supporters and friends of the Hawks to come along to enjoy themselves and see the match against Wallan.

Long-time sponsor Barker Trailers is getting behind the day

Plenty ofaction in the Lancefield vRomseyAgrade netball.

Photo: Kirsty Draper

Back to 1888: Lancefield captain Tom Waters leads his team out, all wearing replica 1888 maroon and light blue premiership jumpers. Photo: @Ethancunningham_photography

Vital wins forRoos,Lions

Newstead played host to Campbells Creek in round seven of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League competition last Saturday

The local derby saw Newstead keen to bounce back following their loss to Natte Bealiba the previous week and Campbells Creek determined to continue their positive improvement across the ground.

The Magpies once again produced avaliant effort managing to get one goal on the board. However,inthe end the Steaders proved too strong and ran out winners by 109 points.

The win saw the Roos redeem themselves leaping from eighth up to fifth spot just behind Natte which are now in fourth spot after netting another important win over Maldon.

There were no goal kickers or best players listed at the time of going to press.

Harcourt has continued on its positive trajectory with another win this time over Talbot to maintain its spot at the top of the table.

The Lions stamped their authority on the game with asixgoal opening term, whilst keeping the Hawks to one major and led by 32 points at quarter time.

Harcourt continued their dominance in the second stanza smashing on another five goals and keeping the home side scoreless blowing the margin out to 69 points at half time.

To their credit the Hawks broke back into the game in the third term turning the tables on the Lions and holding them to five points while managing to squeeze through another four goals and bridge the gap to 56 points at the final change.

The comeback was short-lived however as Harcourt bounced back in the final term kicking abother three goals to run out winners by 69 points.

Kalan Huntly led the charge for the Lions kicking seven goals, Cameron Anderson 2and Luke Anderson, Baxter Gurd, Harley Brereton and Mark Noonan chipped in one each.

Harcourt'sbest were Bronson Martin, Kalan Huntly,Kaleb McBride, Bryce Frost, Darby Semmens and Mark Noonan.

Maldon went down to afast improving Natte Bealiba in an absolute nailbiter before at home crowd at the Bill Woodfull Reserve on Saturday

Maldon started strongly kicking three goals and holding the Swans to apoint at quarter time.

Natte woke from their slumber in the second term kicking two goals to the Dons one and trailed by 13 points at half time.

Both sides threw everythingthey had into the third with Maldon kicking two more goals and Natte three to see the sides locked on 40 points apiece moving into the last term.

Each side kicked another two goals in the final quarter but Natte managed to scrap an extra point across the line to take the win at the final siren.

Natte is now in fourth spot, while Maldon sits in seventh.

Cody Gunn booted four goals for the Dons with Rhys Ford and Brodie Leonard-Shannon kicking two each.

Maldon'sbest were Patrick Long, Alex Farrow,Matthew Gray,Cody Gunn, Tanner Bishop and Noah Thompson.

In other matches Carisbrook had a146 point win over Avoca, Trentham had abig win over Lexton, Navarre defeated Maryborough Rovers and Dunolly triumphed over Royal Park.

In round eight matches this weekend Carisbrook host Natte Bealiba, Trentham welcome Avoca, Talbot vLexton, Navarre host Harcourt, Royal Park versus Maryborough Rovers, Campbells Creek host Dunolly,and Newstead will tackle Maldon.

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