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Fabulous flora and fauna

Australian contemporary artist Jimmy Dvate last week completed a mural on Mollison Street, Kyneton, commissed by Kyneton on Riverside. The mural features an array of vibrant flora and fauna, creating a visual tapestry that celebrates the region's biodiversity.

It can be found on the corner of Mollison Street and Piper Street.

ROMSEY PUB POKIES BID Amy Hume

Romsey Football Netball Club Inc has applied for 50 gaming machines at the former Romsey Hotel.

An application to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission details a $10 million pub renovation and extension including café/bistro/lounge, function room, gaming lounge (open 10am-1am) and sports bar.

A public notice was published in a daily Melbourne-based newspaper last week and has sparked debate on local social media pages.

The commission cannot approve an

application unless it is satisfied that: the premises are, or on completion of building works will be, suitable for the management and operation of gaming machines.

It must also be satisfied that the net commercial and economic impact of the proposal will not be detrimental to the community of the municipal district.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council scrambled to call an urgent business item at its ordinary meeting last week to action a submission within the tight timeframes.

MRSC's submission will detail social and economic impact for the town and

the shire. Councillors emphasised that the move was "not to make a decision whether the council was for or against the application".

Plans state the hotel owner and Romsey Football Netball Club have formed a collaborative arrangement through a two-year management agreement with option to extend.

They say the aim of the partnership "focuses on knowledge transfer and operational guidance, aspiring for the club's eventual independent management of the hotel".

The proposal describes the benefits of the approval as: access to responsible

gaming; redevelopment and reopening of the pub, decreased travel time to alternative facilities; increase in visitors to Romsey; employment of 46 (FTE) staff; and significant community contributions.

According to the application, profits from the hotel will be allocated with the venue operator receiving the first $200,000 and 30 per cent of the remaining profits. Remaining profits will be distributed by a committee (a mix of RFNC and community members), which will invite submissions from the community twice a year.

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Legacy torchbearer Isabella Bates has been awarded an honour usually reserved for a soldier's meritorious service.

Isabella is one of the youngest torchbearers in the 2023 Legacy Centenary Torch Relay and took out the 2023 title as the number one fundraiser in Victoria, raising an impressive $13,330.

As the torch reached its final destination at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne on October 13, the 13-year-old from Malmsbury was presented with a unique military coin bearing the words 'Service, Courage, Respect, Excellence, and Integrity' by the Chief of the Australian Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart.

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Man arrested at Harcourt

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a woman in Kangaroo Flat on Sunday night.

Emergency services were called to a home in High Street following reports a woman had been injured about 11.50pm.

Local police attended the scene and found the 46-year-old Kangaroo Flat woman unresponsive.

She was taken to hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

Two primary school aged children found in the home at the time weren’t injured.

A 44-year-old Junortoun man was arrested in Harcourt North just after 5am on Monday morning as part of this investigation. He was arrested in a reservoir area just off North Harcourt Road. The man remains in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

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Castlemaine Free University's 'Residentled Housing Workshop' on Wednesday November 8 at the Northern Arts Hotel promises to be a significant one for all those interested in addressing the housing crisis and participating in the design of housing.

Initiated by Jen Lynch from RMIT Architecture and Urban Design and Dr Andrea Sharman from RMIT Property, Construction and Project Management, the evening will feature speakers from a range of successful housing projects including: Urban Coup Brunswick, Property Collectives, Hip & Hype, Davison Collaborative and local Older Women in Cohousing Inc project leaders Mary-Faeth Chenery and Anneke Deutsch.

The event is being supported by Allie Hanley of Saltgrass Podcast who is collating a two-part podcast series on the issue and session and local housing advocacy group My Home Network. Participants are invited to arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Free entry.

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During the course of the day Isabella and her parents met the Governor-General of Australia, David Hurley, his wife Linda Hurley, the chairman of Legacy Australia Eric Easterbrook and the Chief Soldier of Victoria.

Isabella told the Express that she was nervous on the day, but once she saw the torch coming all of her nerves disappeared.

"I got to stand next to the Governor General, and I got to sit next to Steve Moneghetti on the bus ride," Isabella said.

Isabella's father Bill Bates, a long-time war enthusiast, is immensely proud of Isabella and all of her achievements.

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Bill said.

"We really want to thank everyone who sponsored Isabella, especially the Kyneton and Maldon RSLs who were major sponsors."

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Isabella carrying the 2023 Legacy Torch in Ballarat with her parents Bill and Rachel Bates walking proudly behind.

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Put forward your case for funding

Now is the time to put forward your case for funding from Macedon Ranges Shire Council's 2024/25 budget.

From now until November 20, the council welcomes community submissions the next budget and Council Plan 2021-2031 (Year Four).

In a change to previous years, this is the only formal public consultation period for these two key documents.

The full Draft Budget and Council Plan documents will be included in the agenda of meeting papers before being adopted by the end of the financial year. It's an approach the council states is consistent with a number of other councils.

Mayor Annette Death said this form of consultation would enable the council to be more responsive to community attitudes and be fully prepared for action from July 1 next year.

“Even if you – or the group you are rep-

resenting – don’t yet have detailed costings for what you would like funded at this early stage, we encourage you to still submit your initial idea now for consideration, and then submit more detailed costings as soon as you are able to," she said.

“Your valuable ideas will be sent directly to the appropriate council department for consideration and will inform the preparation of our next budget.”

Those interested in making a submission are encouraged to contact customer service to seek advice or assistance from council officers in preparing their budget idea.

Submitters have the opportunity to speak to their proposals at a submitters delegated committee meeting early next year.

For more information on the process and to have your say, visit the Have Your Say page on the council's website.

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Students present ‘Art From the Edge’

The Sacred Heart 2023 Art Exhibition, Art From the Edge, features a range of student works from Year 11 and 12 Art: Creative Practice and Year 11 and 12 Visual Communication and Design.

Students in Art and VCD study the role of artists and designers in society and develop their individual ‘art practice’ and design skills, communicating ideas using a range of techniques and ultimately developing a folio of works, many of which are in this exhibition.

"We’ve called our exhibition Art From the Edge, as artists and designers often sit at the edge of society, but we rely on them to speak truth about the way our society works and in the process, hold up a mirror to ourselves," head of arts, Ben Gallagher said.

"It’s been a privilege to see what our talented students can create. We encourage everyone to visit the exhibition to see their amazing work, currently on show at The Old Auction House, Mollison Street, Kyneton until November 7."

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ROMSEY PUB POKIES BID

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In February, the Romsey Football Netball Club first announced a proposal to renovate and run the hotel with profits returned to the community by leasing the 90 Main Street site.

The club was responding to an overwhelming feedback from the Romsey community for pub to reopen in the town since it had closed in 2017.

A fresh bid for pokies in the town has conjured thoughts of the 2004 proposal that was eventually heard at the Supreme Court.

More than 15 years have passed since Romsey community sentiment on gaming machines was last officially captured.

Since then, the town's population has changed and grown.

Then, Romsey Hotel applied for 50 gaming machines, later reduced to 30, and was rejected at council level following substantial community opposition.

The VGCCC also refused the Romsey Hotel's application two years later but in 2007 the hotel owner appealed the decision at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

VCAT overturned the commission's decision and approved the machines, determining any negative effects would be outweighed by the positive economic benefits to the area.

The tribunal's decision did not take into account the community objections that had been presented to the commission.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council appealed the tribunal's decision in the Supreme Court where it was ruled the tribunal was in error approving the application. The matter was reheard at VCAT

Romsey Football Netball Club Inc has applied for 50 gaming machines at the former Romsey Hotel.

and the application rejected in 2009.

Not only is supreme court action rare, the Romsey Hotel case set the precedent for similar future hearings and continues to be a major point of reference today.

While the latest application shares some similarities, one distinct difference is the type of applicant and how profits

will be distributed.

The Express contacted the club about the application and understands that at this time the club is awaiting response to the application before it will decide further actions or make public comment about this stage.

The public can make submissions to the commission through the VGCCC

website: apps.vgccc.vic.gov.au and can request to participate in a hearing.

A VGCCC spokesperson said the length of the process varies and it is likely to be more than four months before a decision is made. The matter is expected to be heard at Richmond at a date still to be announced.

More details to come.

Celebrate protection of Hanging Rock

but also rejected by the local community.

In 2013 an international hotel, conference centre and hot spa with apartments was proposed. Again the local community defeated this proposal, a campaign that took almost 10 years. Now there is a Master Plan respecting the Environment and recognising the Traditional Owners. Go along and learn about the next steps.

The event is on at 2.30pm on Saturday November 4 in the Newham Mechanics Institute.

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As a result of the success of the book (1967) and film (1975) of Picnic at Hanging Rock, Hanging Rock itself has been subjected to a range of development proposals near and at The Rock.

In 1976 a theme park called 'The Origins of Man' was proposed with replicas of Stonehenge, The Pyramids, and also included a working volcano. This was defeated by the local community.

Again in 1989 a zoo with African animals was proposed

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Hanging Rock Action Group and Friends of Hanging Rock are holding an event on Saturday to acknowledge the community and supporters worldwide who helped stop development at Hanging Rock.

The community is invited to celebrate the incorporation of the East Paddock to the Hanging Rock Rock Reserve.

Hear from local MP Mary-Anne Thomas and Macedon Ranges deputy mayor Jennifer Anderson on the future for the Rock

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Raglan Street to close

Raglan Street at Lancefield will soon close permanently to make way for future growth and improve student safety at St Mary's Primary School.

Last week, Macedon Ranges Shire councillors voted in favour of the school's request, which is expected to help progress desired expansion.

The school reported a pressing need to construct more buildings on their land west

of Raglan Street to accommodate growing enrolments. It sought to use the section of Raglan Street and the road reserve abutting the school to facilitate a permanent safe environment for its students.

Raglan Street has had boom gates closing the road to vehicles during school hours for the past 35 years.

The road closure is expected to create a safer and better-connected school envi-

ronment where students can move freely through this area between buildings.

The application attracted 83 submissions, with 78 in support of the move.

According to a council officer report, daily traffic movement of about 100 vehicles has been recorded using the road.

They are not expected to be greatly impacted as part of the road closure with other ways to navigate the town.

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October 24 was World Polio Day and the Kyneton Town Hall was lit with orange to highlight the significance of this day.

Polio epidemics affected mostly children, paralysing limbs and lungs until 1956, when the vaccine reached Victoria.

Thousands died and those who survived are now dealing with the late effects of polio or post-polio syndrome and the lack of knowledge of it.

Polio Network Victoria holds an annual Polio Day event either regionally or in a metropolitan location.

This year it was held in Hastings with the theme 'Stayin’ Alive' and topics covering information from Services Australia regarding My Aged Care and access to support services, a specialist on assistive technology, accessible travel, a polio survivor’s life story and a laughter session to finish off the day.

Woodend resident and chair of Polio Network Victoria, Bev Watson, said this annual event provided an opportunity for survivors who met as children at various rehabilitation hospitals to catch up and to discuss current health and management issues.

“Family, friends and carers are also welcome,” she said.

Local Woodend and Gisborne Rotary Club members volunteered for the event in Hastings to assist those attending with various tasks. Rotary International’s contribution to the End Polio Now campaign has had a positive effect on the reduction of polio cases worldwide.

There are a number of polio support groups across the state.

Information about local groups can be obtained from Polio Network Victoria – polionetworkvichelp@gmail.com or by contacting Bev Watson on 0407 227 055.

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Merging art and garden The annual Spring Sculpture Exhibition provides sculptors from the central Victorian region with the opportunity to display their creations in a natural garden setting, allowing visitors to imagine how a sculpture may enhance their own garden.

The exhibition includes the works of up to 15 sculptors boasting more than 50 unique works of garden art in all shapes and sizes.

The 2023 Spring Open Garden Sculpture Exhibition opened last Saturday and runs for seven weekends through to Sun-

day December 10, 10am to 4pm.

The garden is open for private tours / group bookings year round by appointment, with morning/afternoon tea and lunches available. For details on private tours/group bookings please email micagrangegarden@gmail.com.

Entry is $9 per adult (children U18 free).

Morning tea, light lunch, afternoon tea is available.

Mica Grange Gardens is located at 373 Faraday/Sutton Grange Road, Sutton Grange.

A vibrant person-to-person economy

Community Exchange is a great way of growing and sharing our gifts; creating a local vibrant community and village economy. This wonderful initiative has been spreading and growing across the globe with 828 exchanges in 106 countries.

We all have passions, resources, skills, services, knowledge and opportunities that we can share with others. And we all have things we need. When we get together with the intention to strengthen our community, we make visible the invisible gifts of everyone.

Central Vic/Leanganook Community Exchange and Macedon Ranges Community Exchange invite you to an 'Offers and Needs Market' and an Exchange Market to explore the possibilities with members of your community.

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The market allows diverse people to easily connect. It is a way to include the gifts and meet each others' needs; a way to empower yourself and your community. Let's take charge of our economic autonomy, creating new economies that are on a human scale, equitable and localised.

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Boasting stunning views across the Sutton Grange Valley, Mica Grange is one of the most picturesque properties in Victoria.

Located on the foothills of Mount Alexander, the 40-hectare property plays host to a wide range of activities ranging from open gardens, garden tours and sculpture exhibitions, musical recitals to art/craft workshops, special occasion celebrations, business seminars and film/photography shoots.

Merging the wonders of art with the beauty of garden is a feature of Mica Grange’s open gardens.

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Trio of wins for waste facility

Macedon Ranges Shire Council's flagship storm waste facility has claimed another accolade with the latest being in the 2023 Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Tidy Towns and Cities Sustainability Awards.

Winning the EPA Waste Prevention and Reduction category, it is the facility’s third award following recognition at the 2022 Australian Workplace Health and Safety Awards and the 2023 LGPro Awards for Excellence.

Located near Romsey, the council-managed facility was developed from the need to respond quickly to the severe destruction caused by storms in June 2021. It has a focus on eliminating green waste by creating repurposed products for impacted councils and communities.

Since its implementation, the facility has processed more than 65,000 tonnes of tree and storm debris, while returning recycled or repurposed products back to impacted communities with a total market value of over $35 million such as garden stakes, free firewood, mulch, sawdust and timber for community projects.

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Works from established ceramicist Viktor Poshyvailo, from Opishnia, will be on show.

Displaced Ukrainian youths taking refuge in Melbourne have been using art as a means for healing and this weekend will showcase their work.

Romsey artist Debbie Daks has been leading workshops through the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria since March.

With her own friendship connections to Ukraine, Debbie wanted to use her skills to help those in need of connection and a creative outlet.

This Friday she is handing it over to the young artists she has been coaching to run their first exhibition Art with Ukraine in the Heart in Melbourne.

"I have been assisting them to achieve whatever it is that they feel they want to do in this creative space," she said.

"It's about empowering the kids. They get a great joy from creating their pieces. It's been such a great experience for them."

Some of those sharing their works include 16-year-old Alex who came to Australia six months ago from Kyiv, young Demons supporter Max from Lviv who mailed his art for the special occasion, and 16-year-old Luiza from Kyiv who will help to host the event.

While many youths have benefited from the workshops and

having their own creative space, so too have adults.

Established ceramicist Viktor Poshyvailo, from Opishnia, will also feature some of his pieces as part of the exhibition.

His work has been displayed in The National Museum of Ukrainian Pottery and private collections in New Zealand, Australia and the United States.

So, how did this all begin?

Debbie sold some of her own art to raise funds for displaced Ukrainians last year and connected with Rotary and the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria.

It was from there that the workshops developed. Debbie has been working closely with various association leaders including director Valia Wasil. She has also had the assistance of individuals from the Macedon Ranges along the way.

Former Woodend Art Shop's Kay and Grant Brabham donated many art supplies to help get the workshops off the ground. Cope Williams Winery has donated wine for the exhibition's opening night.

Art with Ukraine in the Heart exhibition and sale will be opened at the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria, 3-11 Russell Street, Melbourne, on Friday, November 3, from 7pm. It will continue on Saturday, open from 10am to 4pm.

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Luiza, 16, from Kyiv, is one of the young artists showcasing her work at the exhibition.

A woman has been arrested after evading police in Springfield last Wednesday in a pursuit that ended on Kilmore-Lancefield Road.

It is alleged the 38-year-old was driving an unregistered BMW sedan along Kilmore-Lancefield Road when police attempted to intercept her vehicle about

8.15am. The suspended driver took off and conducted a U-turn before crashing the car into a large ditch on the side of the road.

She then fled the vehicle on foot and ran into nearby bushland. The air wing was called in and she was arrested in the bushes a short time later.

The Wallan woman is assisting police with their enquiries. The car has been impounded at a cost of $927.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at: crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Longstanding dispute resolved A longstanding farm zone permit dispute between a Lancefield property owner and Macedon Ranges Shire Council has ended in the applicant's favour.

Councillors voted 7-1 to approve use and development of an existing building, which council planning staff previously determined derelict and inhabitable.

The house at the 9.421ha Three Chain Road property has remained on site for about 140 years but its occupation history has been disputed, leading to the need for a new permit to enable living on site.

Applicant Ray Wittmer told councillors he had purchased the property under belief the building was fit for renovation to be occupied with existing use rights.

He applied for a permit to extend the existing building in 2015 but it was refused as planning staff said the application failed to demonstrate existing use rights – occupation in the past two years.

"Information on council’s records system indicated that the building had not been occupied for 40 years from the previous owner of the site," planning staff stated.

Mr Wittmer carried out renovation works to the building without a permit and was fined following a site inspection in 2020.

His son and son's partner, who were living at the property at the time, were forced to leave.

The council's Health Department also raised concerns in relation to the wastewater system and issued further building orders in 2021.

Mr Wittmer applied for certificate of compliance to have existing use rights for a dwelling on the land in 2022, which was again refused.

But earlier this month, councillors were asked to decide on a new application for use and development of the dwelling, excluding any claim of existing use rights.

Spearheading a motion for approval, Cr Bill West said the matter had been "one of the

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Ray Wittmer has won the right to live in the house on his property.

most prolonged, time-consuming and frustrating disputes to appear before council".

"Granting this permit does not put an extra house on the land but enables one to be extended and put to good use," he said.

He gained the support of Crs Geoff Neil and Janet Pearce who reasoned the footprint of the house was already on the land.

Cr Pearce indicated the property owner would not be required to remove the existing structure, only its use would change.

"That built form is going to remain. It's already fragmented," she said.

But approval went against advice of council officers who stated the application did not adequately justify a dwelling in the Farm Zone, would not result in agricultural use and would further fragment farming land.

The application did not include a farm plan to demonstrate the need for a dwelling in association with an agricultural use.

Cr Jennifer Anderson said councillors

needed to consider the application on planning grounds and challenged permitting this use in the Farm Zone.

"We need to make sure that we are careful about granting permits and whether it is for the right reason," she said.

"This is in the Farm Zone and if the applicant is willing to work with the planning department then really there should have been in this application about how this house contributes to the Farm Zone. We also have to look at other sites around it and setting a precedent."

Cr Rob Guthrie agreed that approval would be "setting a nasty retrospective precedent".

"The applicant has gone ahead with substantial works without a permit. You need a building permit to do building works – that's fairly basic," he said.

Councillors in favour of granting the permit were: West, Neil, Pearce, Guthrie, Bonanno, Death and Ridgeway. Cr Anderson was the only councillor to vote against the move.

Emerging Kyneton poet and writer Wendy Purcell will be the featured reader at the next Chamber Poets spoken word event at Woodend this Saturday.

Her short stories and poems have been published in Australia, Canada, England and America. Wendy came to poetry late and said she was still not certain she knew what a poem was, "but people seem to be listening".

She regularly attends the readings as a volunteer and she has read her work in the Open Section many times, over the years, gaining stage experience and finding her public voice.

Her poetry often focuses on injustices and things that get her riled up. She’s inspired by wise words, big vistas, and the wonders of nature big and small.

She also has a witty sense of humour. She moved to the Macedon Ranges 18 years ago.

Chamber Poets usually takes place on the second Saturday of each month, but in November it will be put forward a week due to Remembrance Day activities taking place at the Woodend RSL. This month's event will take place at the Woodend RSL on Saturday November 4, from 1pm to 4pm.

In addition to the featured reader will be the Open Section for poetry and song. Poetry music band Black Forest Smoke will also perform four original compositions. All welcome.

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Congratulations to our awards finalists

Mount Alexander Shire Council and its program partners are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Mount Alexander Business Awards.

The Midland Express and Castlemaine Mail are proud to be Gold Media partners for the 2023 event.

An independent judging panel has selected 21 finalists from 63 entries, along with over 500 public votes for the People’s Choice category, giving us the top three favourite businesses.

The winners for each category along with the overall 'Business of the Year' winner will be announced at the awards night, which will be held at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine on Wednesday November 15.

Congratulations go to the finalists across eight award categories which are as follows: Creative Marketing – Sponsored by Maldon Inc. Love Shack Brewing Maldon Rose Warral Maldon Community Focused – Sponsored by Maldon & District Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank Castlemaine Institute Shedshaker Brewing The Good Op Shop Diverse and Inclusive – Sponsored by Castlemaine Rotary Club BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park Shedshaker Brewing Company Trace Balla Environmental Impact – Sponsored by Business Mount Alexander Britta Rouse Designs Castlemaine Art Supplies Fumina Projects

Innovative Service or Product – Sponsored by Lascorp BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park Fred’s Tiny Houses Long Paddock Cheese New Business – Sponsored by Workspace Australia Franco’s Maldon Maldon Bakery Splash Literacy People’s Choice Award – Sponsored by Castlemaine Mail / Midland Express Sandy Creek Clydesdales Shedshaker Brewing Sprout Bakery Young Achiever – Sponsored by RMG Joshua Bendeich – Johnny Baker Matthew Thompson – Sandy Creek Clydesdales Teagan Lambie – Edifice Construction Business Awards judges reviewed entries in each category to develop a shortlist. The judges then visited each of the shortlisted businesses to build on the detail in the award entry.

Judging Panel member Nicky Thomas said yet again the submissions from the Mount Alexander business community had truly impressed, as each business was so unique and doing such great things in their local community and beyond.

"It’s always such a rewarding experience to participate in the judging process and witness the incredible ways in which local businesses are making a positive impact and enhancing our daily lives," Nicky said.

The night will also include a presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award, acknowledging a local business leader who has made a significant impact in the business community. This will be awarded posthumously to Larry O’Toole, who

Harcourt Organic Farming Cooperative won the Agribusiness and Business of the Year awards at the 2021 event. Who will be this year’s winner?

passed away last year.

Mr O’Toole was one of the driving forces in building the hot rodding industry in Castlemaine, which is now an important part of the local business community.

The night will also include live music from bands Martini Set and King Stone, with MC Marita Davies.

Tickets are $50. Drinks and dinner will be provided. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event from www.bit.ly/BusinessAwardsNight2023.

The Mount Alexander Business Awards are run by Mount Alexander Shire Council with the support of many wonderful sponsors and partners.

The Gold Sponsor again in 2023 is Don

Smallgoods, along with Gold Media Partner, Midland Express and Castlemaine Mail.

Silver Sponsors include Workspace Australia, Maldon and District Community Bank, Lascorp, RMG, Castlemaine Rotary Club and Castlemaine Hot Rod Centre along with our Silver Media Partner the Tarrangower Times.

Bronze Sponsors are Westvic Staffing Solutions and nbn Local along with valued partners, Startup Central Victoria, Business Mount Alexander and Maldon Inc. Visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/ BusinessAwards2023 for further information or to secure your ticket to this special celebration of local business.

Giant LEGO wall to be unveiled

LEGO made its mark at last years’ Kyneton Show, and this year it will be bigger than ever.

Bigger, that is, because the Show has commissioned Bendigo LEGO Users’ Group to design a Kyneton Show-themed wall that will be progressively built through the day.

The giant wall – which measures approximately three by three metres – was created by the Users’ Group specially for the show and then segmented so that it can be rebuilt from thousands of tiny LEGO tiles.

Show attendees are invited to put pieces on the wall, which will be slowly unveiled until at the end of Show Day (Saturday), when it will be completed.

Kara Harris, president the Users’ Group, said there were 504 plates to be put on the wall, each with 64 LEGO bricks, meaning that a massive 32,256 LEGO bricks would be used to make the complete mosaic!

“It’s an awesome image,” she said.

Convenor of the Show’s LEGO pavilion, Nicole Laity, said they were overwhelmed by the number and quality of entries last year and expect more this year.

“There are a huge range of categories to enter your LEGO work in, catering from novices to absolute masters; and from children to adults,” she said.

The Show’s Carnival night is on Friday November 17 from 5.30pm, with fireworks at 9pm, music, Lasertag, Meltdown, and other rides and activities.

Show Day Saturday gates open at 9am with an emphasis on free activities including craft tent, Farmer Darryl’s animal nursery, farm workshop, pony rides, country parkour and a woodchop demonstration. And – of course – the Lego mosaic.

Entries in the Show’s competitions are now open in most categories until No-

vember 14. And while you can enter the 'traditional' way by queuing up at the Showground office in the week before the Show, this year you can also enter online then simply drop your entry off before the cut off date. All entry details and drop off times are on the web page.

In addition to the Lego competition, categories for the competitions include home and farm produce, cakes, chocolate and scones, jams, preserves, home brewing, horticulture, needlework and knitting, photography, paper skills, craft, writing and drawing as well the traditional sheep, poultry, alpaca, horse and dog competitions.

Online entries to competitions are available from the Show’s website www.kyneton show.org.au and the full program is available either online or by contacting the Show organisers at kynetonshow@gmail.com.

A Kyneton Show-themed LEGO wall will be revealed on Show Day.

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Together for tea and empathy

Tamil refugee Neil Para is a man with firsthand knowledge of the anguish experienced by refugees and asylum-seekers trapped in a bureaucratic limbo.

For years he lived in an agony of uncertainty, fearful for his future and for that of his family.

Neil fled the civil war in Sri Lanka and, together with his wife Sugaa and their two young daughters, found sanctuary in Australia.

They looked forward to a secure and happy new life but instead found themselves stymied by red tape and held in community detention for nearly a decade, forced to rely on meagre government handouts, supplemented by assistance from refugee support groups.

They wanted to work, and give something back to the country that had sheltered them but, under the conditions of their detention, were forbidden to undertake paid employment.

Their daughters were denied educational opportunity beyond the age of 18.

The Para family became one of thousands forced to exist in a twilight world without opportunity or the freedom of choice that Australians take for granted.

Neil’s situation is now resolved with the granting of permanent residence, but the future of more than 12,000 refugees and asylum-seekers remains uncertain.

Atena Kashani, an 18-year-old from Iran, was accorded temporary asylum in Australia, but without prospect of a permanent solution. She is desperate to further her education and has been offered a scholarship to undertake a law degree but government regulations prevent her from pursuing it.

Neil and Atena will share their stories as guests of Macedon Ranges Rural Austra-

Neil and Sugaa Para with their three daughters.

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lians for Refugees. They will be joined by author and academic Sandy Watson, a Trentham resident with close ties to the refugee community.

Sandy founded her local branch of Rural Australians for Refugees and is communications convenor of the national body.

Together with Neil and Atena, she will shed light on the difficulties faced by refugees awaiting a decision on their future.

The event, scheduled in Woodend on Saturday week, is both an information afternoon and fundraiser.

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Spring show Possum Gully Gallery at Maryborough will feature 15 artists with new works in oils, watercolours, printmaking, ink and ceramics.

In this Spring Exhibition the gallery will introduce paintings by Deidre Jack and Nicholas Truscott.

Nicholas has been awarded numerous prizes for his watercolour paintings. His urban landscapes of building facades and streets capture the textures and imperfections of old buildings.

Deidre exhibits large oil paintings that are connected to the mountains of the Great Divide. She is drawn to the rhythms and repetitious patterns of nature. Angie Robinson has again adorned the garden with colourful ceramic totems.

The exhibition will open at 11am on Saturday, November 4, with local wine and finger food. It will continue over the the four-day Melbourne Cup weekend. It will then be on show each weekend from 11am to 5pm until December 3.

POSSUM GULLY FINE ART GALLERY

SPRING EXHIBITION Featuring 15 artists with an exhibition of new art by old friends

Tthe Central Victorian Potters Clay Trail is a chance to visit 17 regional studios and peek behind the scenes.

Continuing each day of the Melbourne Cup weekend and every weekend from 11am until 4pm ending December 3rd

428 Possum Gully Rd, Adelaide Lead via Maryborough Travel 4km from Maryborough towards Avoca on Pyrenees Hwy, turn left at Possum Gully sign and follow bitumen for 4.5km

www.possumgullyfinearts.com.au (03) 5461-1775

Brochures are available from visitor information centres in the area and many other locations. (Note: Not all studios will be open on both weekends. Check the brochure for individual opening times.) The Central Victorian Potters Clay Trail is on November 4 and 5, and 11 and 12, from 10am to 4pm.

Jump n Jive at Malmsbury

Kick up your heels at the Malmsbury Town Hall next month when three-piece rockabilly band Jump n Jive bring down the house.

It’s their first time back post-covid and it’s always a rocking good time.

The gig gets started at 7pm on Saturday November 25.

Bring your own nibbles and share supper plate.

Tickets $18 pre-booked on trybooking.com (search Malmsbury) or $20 at the door, or call to reserve tickets.

Enquiries to 0422 064 199.

Castlemaine & District Annual Show Friday 3rd & Sat 4th November 2023

Gate Open 6.30pm - Fireworks at 10pm (Friday Night only) Gate entry - $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Pensioners, Students identity 17 years and over $5.00 - Kids under 16 FREE For information Trade Space, Street Parade, all entries Ph: 0413 339 058

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From 11am enjoy a local wine and finger food

For lovers of all things ceramic, the Central Victorian Potters Clay Trail is a chance to visit 17 regional studios and peek behind the scenes into the working lives of the artists.

It is a wonderful way to connect with individual makers and gain an insight into their processes.

The trail is on over two weekends in November and is part of the broader Australian Ceramics Association’s Open Studio event. Artists from Mount Alexander, Hepburn and Macedon Ranges shires are participating. The range of work on show includes sculpture, jewellery, tableware and everything in between.

Download the map from the website centralvictorianpotters.org and follow on Instagram @central_victorian_potters

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An exhibition of carved sculpture Brett Davies has been carving for 22 years. His current exhibition of works on display at Mostyn Street consists of over 80 pieces made from a variety of woods including red gum, string bark, huon pine, cyprus and spotted gum.

The exhibition is the culmination of work over the past five years and includes an eclectic mix of shapes, animals and abstract work, incorporating nails and tack and featuring stunningly crafted chain links, crafted from a single piece of wood.

While he often utilises chainsaws for crafting large sculptures, including one

that sits at five and a half metres tall, this exhibition will feature smaller works ranging from 1.2 metres to 12 centimetres.

Davies has two hand-carved chess sets available for purchase, and will have one set out of the front if anyone wants to play with their mates or challenge the artist to a game.

The gallery will be open until December 17 open Thursday to Sunday 11am to 5pm and if you’re lucky you might get a chance to watch the artist at work as he crafts works large and small out the front of the gallery at 58 Mostyn Street Castlemaine.

Each section of the garden is filled with thousands and thousands of flowers each in vibrant colours and hues.

A visual feast

Stepping through the ornate gates of Shades of Gray, visitors are immediately transported to a whimsical wonderland full of unique, hand-crafted metal flowers.

The beautiful greenery of the garden is adorned with more than 10,000 daisies, lilies and bell flowers in vibrant colours and hues, nestled amongst the plants and hanging from the tree branches.

“People say they’ve never seen anything like it anywhere in the world,” artist and owner Peter Gray says.

“Each year on opening day, there is a line of people down the block waiting to get in – we even have visitors coming from overseas just to visit the exhibition.

“We’re only open once year and during that time we see a constant stream of visitors coming through, numbered in the thousands.”

Working 15 hours a day, seven days a week, crafting the colourful flowers, intricate mirrors, weather vanes and bird houses, Peter said he had done everything he could to make the 30th exhibition the best it could be. During the drought in the early 2000s,

we wanted to make flowers to brighten people’s gardens. At that time I had a vision of a florist shop full of metal flowers, but now its grown to a whole garden full of thousands of flowers.

“When we first started out, it used to be about the individual pieces, but now it’s about the overwhelming visual feast of the whole gallery and garden.”

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the gallery, Peter has some wonderful new pieces in store for visitors, including a new walk featuring flowers in different hues of purple, plus the return of the much loved handcrafted chooks.

“I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved and I can’t wait to open.”

Located on the corner of Farnsworth and Brown Streets in Castlemaine, Shades of Gray will be open from November 4- 12 from 10am to 5pm and continuing on November 18, 19, 25 and 26 and December 2 and 3 from 10am to 4pm.

For more information visit: www.shadesofgray.net.au or on Instagram @shadesofgraystudio.

Brett Davies with some of his stunningly hand-crafted chain links available at 58 Mostyn Street Castlemaine.

It’s show time!

The Castlemaine Show is back after covid and floods put it on hold after 2019.

From 6.30pm on Friday November 3, you will know that its show time because that’s the evening the street parade and carnival night will be held.

Come Saturday November 4 and it’s the main day with the crowd-pleasing woodchop, more side shows than ever, rides and food vans galore, the Black Snake wild life display, and competitive events such as crafts, cooking, the best fleeces and the best horses and riders out on the arena. It will all be topped off with a bigger than ever fire works display at 10pm.

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Oh, the irony Julie Matricardi-Old, Yorta Yorta, Woodend

Local knowledge (1 point) 1. Which month will the Kyneton Show be held this year?

2. Kyneton ultramarathon runner Greg Wilson competed in the World Age Group Marathon where?

3. Which Macedon Ranges councillor resigned this year?

4. When is the next Castlemaine Farmers Market being held?

(3 points)

5. What is the postcode for Chewton?

General knowledge (1 point)

6. In which month this year did social media platform Twitter become known as ‘X’?

7. Nintendo characters, brothers Mario and Luigi, have what profession?

8. The following are types of what: golden barrel, thimble and prickly pear?

9. In which decade did US singer Mariah Carey release All I want for Christmas is You?

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10. A group of lions is known as what?

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Oh, the irony, that you are “aggrieved” for not having a voice Dr Paul White ('A Respectful NO', Opinions, October 17) in a democracy and a community where your voice should be heard on matters that clearly affect you.

As an Aboriginal Australian, your respectful NO vote in this (“horrible”) referendum does affect me, Dr White privilege, as well as many Indigenous Australians who had hoped to have this humble and modest request for recognition accepted.

It’s a dreadful feeling to have your request to be heard rejected, isn’t it? I’m sorry that you spent “days” on your letter, and I am even sorrier that the Midland Express said NO and chose not to publish it; I would have loved the opportunity to read more of the divisive rhetoric, fuelled by politically driven lies and hate speech from the NO party. Furthermore, I would have relished the opportunity to counter your argument.

That you celebrate the prevailing NO vote (“Phew, heck; happily so”) and took the opportunity to rub salt into raw wounds seems more of an 'own goal' than any of the “unnecessary self-inflicted separatist wounds” that you purport, Dr White. If you honestly think that anyone ‘won’ in this referendum, and Australia now has “full racial equality”, you need to look a little bit harder at yourself and check your privilege, Dr White.

An offensive remark John Flanagan, Woodend I do not share Dr Paul White’s sense of aggrievement that his letter was not published in the Express. I am rather more interested in some of the mischievous and misleading comments he includes in the letter that was published ('It was a Respectful NO', Opinions, October 17).

He mentions “The Respectful NO vote”.

Many aspects of the NO campaign were not at all respectful, with plenty of misinformation and scaremongering throughout.

Spelling the word with a capital letter at the front doesn’t make it any more so. Liberal politicians spouted ridiculous claims in parliament and apparently Chinese voters were told that a Yes vote could mean that Indigenous children would take the places of Chinese children in private schools, while Muslims were told that their relatives would not be able to come to Australia.

Furthermore, Dr White’s reference to “the media’s desperate, activist attempts all one-way to the YES side” beggars belief. Surely he doesn’t think that the rightwing media presented anything remotely approaching balance in the lead up to the referendum.

I prefer acclaimed novelist Thomas Keneally’s view of the media’s “mendacity” on this question. “The Murdoch press and others raised fantastical propositions about what the powers of (the Voice) would be.”

(The Guardian 18/10).

Dr White’s conclusion that with the referendum outcome we “preserved full racial equality for all in Australia” is astonishing.

If he knew anything about the enormous gap in living standards, employment, education and incarceration rates between white Australians and Indigenous people, he would not make such an offensive remark.

Let’s look to the future Geoff Durham, Woodend Re. Gary Hoffman's letter ('It simply beggars belief', Opinions, October 24).

It does not “beggar belief” that our authorities are planning for the future. Your letter fails to suggest why Black Forest Drive needs to continue to be two lanes each way when traffic is light and cyclists regularly use this space.

With the close proximity of the freeway, how lucky are we that we have the luxury

SEND YOUR LETTERS TO: Angela Crawford (Editor) Ph: 5422 1488 | Email: acrawford@midnews.com.au

of a roadway that can be multi-purpose and keep cyclists safer from inattentive drivers.

Having just returned from a six-day bike ride in Sweden, which covered 400 km from Helsingborg to Goteborg, more than 80 per cent of this journey was on dedicated bitumen bike / walking paths nearby to the main single each way road.

Our government and VicRoads are clearly aspiring to such achievements.

Let’s look to the future, make better use of Black Forest Drive and help to encourage further visitors to our area.

As a postscript, the opportunity to link the Woodend to Riddells Creek Shared Trail Project as a circular trip is exciting for the future.

Anet, Castlemaine A circle of friends Do you live alone? I live alone and I find it very satisfying, although it has its ups and downs.

But … sometimes a helping hand would be nice.

And … there are times I would like to go shopping/cuppa/movie/show/etc with a friend.

Would you like to be part of a Circle of Friends?

I’m open to suggestions on how it would work.

Phone Anet (in Castlemaine): 5470 6497 and have a chat.

Guild says thanks Sylvia Mathews, St Mary’s Guild St Mary’s Anglican Ladies Guild has held a monthly street stall in Woodend for just over 40 years.

We would like to thank the Woodend Newsagency and more recently Sassy, whose proprietors allowed the stalls to be set up in front of (or near) their businesses.

Unfortunately, due to Macedon Ranges Shire Council's recently updated Roadside and Footpath Trading Policy, it is no longer possible for St Mary’s Guild to hold a monthly street stall in its usual location.

The Guild wishes to thank the people who bought goods over the years, won raffle prizes and for their friendly chats.

St Mary’s Guild has donated money, food and knitted items to overseas, national and local missions from some of the money made from the stalls.

The monthly Knit and Natter on the third Wednesday of the month is still occurring at the Norma Richardson Hall from 11am.

Bring your own knitting or craft, or knit for our many blankets we have made and donated through The Salvos and other charities.

Tribute to former Premier Eric Dearricott, president, Kyneton Labor Branch I write on behalf of the members of the Kyneton Labor Branch to publicly record our appreciation of the outstanding contributions former Premier Dan Andrews made to our state and in particular to this area and township.

Dan had a soft spot for this town and its community and visited here regularly to view the progress of projects his government had initiated and funded.

So impressed was Dan Andrews with the Kyneton Men’s Shed and its operations that after a visit there in 2018 he chose it a few weeks later as the place to Launch the Royal Commission into mental health.

The new Kyneton Primary School, the Cobaw Community Health Hub, major upgrades and new buildings at Kyneton High School including the new Trades Hub and the recently opened new 14 classroom building, retention of the Old Kyneton Primary School in public hands, Barkly Square upgrade, new parking spaces at the station and refurbishment of the Kyneton Courthouse are just a few

of the significant improvements that Dan Andrews as Premier oversaw for Kyneton.

Thank you Dan Andrews for all you have done for Kyneton and for Victoria.

Velodrome memories?

Steve Power, Kyneton As a 10-year resident of Kyneton and a cycling enthusiast and vintage bike tinkerer I was at the Kyneton Velodrome with my border collie recently and I got thinking, surely there must be people around town with some memories of the track in its hey day getting some use?

If anyone is interested in a cuppa and chat I would be curious to learn and hear more about the events that took place, its history, some of the big names that raced there and what led to its demise. Old paper clippings, bike gear etc.

If this is you and you are interested in having a yarn, please feel free to get in touch. E: stevendavid75@yahoo.com.au or ph 0412 355 106.

A storm in a teacup!

Graeme Pope, Riddells Creek As a concerned elderly male retiree living in Riddells Creek, I am dismayed by the fact that a perfectly functioning men’s shed was abruptly shut down based on an incorrect assumption that the men’s shed were operating a bank account outside their auspice agreement with the Neighbourhood House Riddells Creek. At the time, the Riddells Creek Men’s Shed was not an incorporated entity and therefore could not be the holder of their own bank account, which they never had.

This dispute, initiated by the NHRC, has gone on for over two years culminating in NHRC taking legal action to evict the RCMS and their tools on September 11, 2023.

How can this be when a government grant was issued to RCNH specifically to fund ‘the Riddells Creek Men’s Shed project through the Victorian Government’s Men’s Sheds program’?

And for goodness’ sake, what are two not-for-profit community groups doing sorting a dispute through legal action before attempting to resolve the dispute inhouse?

What a storm in a teacup!

The facts should have been discussed before any action taken by the NHRC board. Legal action should only ever be used as a last resort.

Where is the leadership initiative by council or local MP to assist in mediating a resolution of this dispute? If the facts were known to all parties from the very beginning, this misunderstanding would have been resolved quickly and easily a long time ago!

A ‘knee jerk’ action by the NHRC to terminate the RCMS auspice agreement has had a devastating impact on the RCMS in this community, and the RCMS should not bear the brunt of this false allegation.

Men’s Sheds are a well-established institution nationwide that fulfill a vital role in the mental health of older men. Statistically men generally become more isolated in ageing, and institutions like the men’s shed give them not only purpose, but it keeps them connected with others.

With the support of the local community at Riddells Creek, one would hope commonsense will prevail towards restoring the RCMS status quo.

Community asset lost Christine Clark, Riddells Creek If you have been following the two+ year battle of the Riddells Creek Men’s Shed members to use their shed without restrictions placed on them by the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House, be advised the battle is lost!

It was closed by an unethical move on the part of the RCNH. A committee who have changed the face of a caring rural community.

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Maldon M aldon Folk Folk Festival Festival November N ovember 3 3-6, -6, 2023 2023

Fifty years of Folky dancing barefoot at the Butts!

“We’ve had to move the festival into town now, but I think that’s okay, because no one wants to go barefoot at the Butts these days.

“Having all the events in, or walking distance to, town is a great way for the businesses to get involved like the open mikes we’ll be having at some of the shops.”

Some of the festival highlights for 2023 include performances by 19-Twenty who are taking their high-energy sonic party all over the world; Claymore bringing their unique mix of traditional Scottish and Irish music and modern penned Celtic Rock and new age folk music; and 14 times Australian Blues Award winner Lloyd Spiegel who will be joined the incredibly talented Lisa Baird on trombone and longtime collaborator Tim Burnham on drums.

The Kyneton Street Band will bring a vibrant outdoor band experience to the festival, featuring marimbas, wind, brass and percussion instruments in a unique mobile format; and local duo Valley Road, featuring singer-songwriters Rebecca Jane Howell and Marty McKenna, will create magic with their contrasting voices. The ever-popular Campbell the Swaggie will return to recite his fair-dinkum Aussie bush poetry and Michael the Balloonologist will enthral audiences with his single and multi-balloon creations.

And make sure to visit the Folk Festival exhibition at Maldon Museum and Archives in the Memorial Garden for a fantastic display and historic videos of the first festivals.

The 2023 Maldon Folk Festival runs from November 3 to November 6. Visit www.maldonfolkfestival.com for more information or ticket purchases.

The 19-Twenty lads have been performing their high-energy sonic-party nationally, headlining sell-out shows and festivals in all states and territories, and blazing throughout Europe and Australia. 19-Twenty are: Kane Dennelly – vox and guitars, Jeremy Berg – drums, John Gwilliam – double bass and BVs.

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Since its inception in 1974, the Maldon Folk Festival has grown from a small gathering where performers often played for free (and if lucky, received money from donations tossed into a blanket being passed around the crowd), to an event that attracts thousands of people to the historic gold mining town each year.

The festival was established by a small group of local performers as a gathering for musicians – somewhere to meet, play and showcase their many talents.

The aim was to bring folk music to the people – to relax, entertain and be entertained.

The first couple of festivals were held at the footy oval with the stage being the back of a truck, later moving out to Butts Reserve at Mount Tarrangower and now full circle, back into town with all venues from the centre of town.

Venues now include a full concert experience at the Progress Hall, a completely acoustic sound at the Anglican Church, an intimate venue at the Neighbourhood Centre and live performances aboard the Victorian Goldfields Railway steam train.

Festival director Pam Lyons said this year’s program included a wonderful mix of new and old, featuring a range of different sounds and beautiful voices.

“This year we’re celebrating 50 years since the festival started, unfortunately we missed two due to the pandemic, but we still remain Australia’s third oldest folk festival,” Pam said.

“We have people coming back every year, including people who have been coming since the very first Folky – which is pretty amazing.

“Back then, the festival was a bunch of free hippies

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Mikaela Beckley looks at her compost through 400x magnification.

Microbe farming – an homage to the bacteria Over the next few weeks we thought it would be fun to take a deep dive into the microscopic world of our compost piles and meet some of our composting microbes.

As composters we could see ourselves as microbe farmers, as like any farmer worth their salt we aim to provide our microbes with a balanced diet, adequate fresh air and enough water to drink and swim around in. Unlike most farmers, we can’t actually see most of our charges, so we rely on our senses (smell, touch, sight) and temperature (if hot composting) to tell us if all is going well for them.

This week we will look at bacteria.

These teeny single-celled organisms are the bottom of almost every food chain on the planet, including our compost, and as such are incredibly important, and numerous. There are over one billion bacteria in a single teaspoon of compost! This makes bacteria the largest number and weight of any of our compost microbes.

So, let’s go microscopic and take a look!

Down here we can see bacteria of all shapes and sizes everywhere, jiggling around the soupy surface of particles of organic matter.

While some can move themselves around, most have to hitch a ride on, or in, an earthworm to get to different regions of our compost pile.

The bacteria we raise in our compost piles prefer an easy to digest diet, so for them we add things like coffee grounds, manure, leafy greens and, of course, kitch-

en scraps. Our bacteria are very talented at extracting nutrients, such as nitrogen, from their food and using them to build their bodies, making them very nutritious morsels indeed (more on this next week).

But our bacteria also need adequate water, remember the squeeze test, and adequate oxygen available to them throughout our piles to keep them alive and happy.

A happy bacterium can replicate itself within 20 mins, and as it does it releases a tiny bit of heat. Multiply this process of replication by the billions and we start to see how our compost can heat up to 55 degrees Celsius and above in no time at all. In our hot compost piles this heat not only kills weed seeds, it also takes care of any potentially disease-causing bacteria lurking around.

While bacteria are simple folk (literally a single cell and a few enzymes), they are busily working away, simultaneously decomposing our compost ingredients while gluing tiny particles together (microaggregates) to improve its structure. This allows for water and oxygen to penetrate more effectively and increases the water holding capacity of our compost and eventually our soil.

So, thank you little ones, we salute you!

Next week we will meet bacteria’s trusty partner in quality compost making, fungi, and see why bacteria are good enough to eat!

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Two community groups are the latest to receive funding from Macedon Ranges Shire Council's Small Project Grants initiative.

Last week councillors approved a $3000 grant for Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House's governance training project and $1000 to Riddells Creek Tennis Club for their pickleball launch project.

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Spring is the perfect time to get busy building or renovating your home and garden.

Inside this special liftout you’ll find a builders, designers, landscape gardeners, renovators, brokers, financial services and so much more!

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Rewells Mower Service 315 Barker St. Castlemaine | Ph: 5472 1174

Rewells Mower Service is excited to offer a whole new range of products to suit your outdoor areas.

We are now stocking a range of MASPORT BBQs, Hansa Garden Chippers, Wolf-Garten gardening tools and BAD BOY MOWERS straight from the USA.

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Start your spring spruce up Creating an inviting and relaxing outdoor space is a great place to start your spring spruce up and Rewells Mower Service stocks a range of products to suit all kinds of projects.

A new product to change our approach to lawn care has also just landed in Australia, direct from the US, and is available at Rewells.

The Bad Boy Mower is known for its unrivalled performance and precision. These mowers will elevate lawn care with ease through their speed, power and quality craftmanship.

Rewells also stocks Hansa electric and engine-powered garden chippers that are great for processing unwanted branches and organic material into mulch of a fine even texture.

Spring is the ideal time to turn your attention to mulching as the weather begins to warm – it will help your garden retain moisture.

Chippers are useful year-round whether that’s during pruning season, a spring cleanup or general maintenance trimming.

The trusted Hansa brand offers a faster, more efficient and user-friendly experience. The rotor design allows for fibrous materials such as palm fronds to be processed, without running the risk of wrapping around a shaft.

Next up is tackling those garden beds! WOLF-Garten gardening tools are ergonomically designed with the operator in mind and are easy on the back and hands.

These tools are manufactured in Germany using the highest grade steel and materials. They are built to a high standard to last.

And once the yard work is done, it’s time to sit back, fire up the barbie and enjoy the rewards of a stunning outdoor space...

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They stock a range of Masport barbecues – a name synonymous with quality and reality.

With more than 115 years of innovation, Masport has grown to become a market leader for outdoor garden and lifestyle products.

Of course, the friendly team at Rewells Mower Service are always happy to offer advice to suit your property and project.

They are located at 315 Barker Street, Castlemaine.

The Bad Boy mowers elevate lawn care with ease through their speed, power and quality craftmanship.

Design with soul Stefanie Richards Architects respects the power residential design has towards an individual’s life and how a thoughtfully designed home’s influence ripples out into the community.

This Woodend-based group works with a sensitivity to site and a focus on natural materials to create visually capturing features with soul and purpose.

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Property tax law changes A new Bill introduced into the Victorian Parliament in early October may result in changes to Victorian tax laws in relation to land tax, windfall gains tax and duty.

The proposed amendments to existing legislation prohibit adjustments for land tax or an existing windfall gains tax liability between a vendor and purchaser at settlement in all contracts for the sale of land in Victoria from January 1, 2024.

Contracts for the sale of land currently provide that land tax is to be apportioned between the vendor and purchaser as an adjustment to the purchase price at settlement and the land tax liability is to be paid by the vendor.

Under the proposed amendments, it will be an offence for vendors to enter into contracts that seek to apportion any land tax or existing WGT liabilities to purchasers and if the contract includes such a clause the clause will be of no effect.

The key takeaway is that all contracts will need to be updated to remove any land tax adjustment condition for contracts signed on or after January 1, 2024.

Expanding the vacant residential land tax regime Vacant residential land tax of 1% of the capital improved value (not the ‘unimproved’ land value) is currently applied to residential properties that have been vacant for an aggregate of six months or more in the previous calendar year (some exemptions apply) where the property is situated in 16 inner and middle Melbourne council areas.

Changes proposed will include the expansion of vacant residential land tax to all vacant residential land throughout

Robertson Hyetts director Janelle Brown is a renowned and experienced property and development lawyer.

Victoria from January 1, 2025 (that is, the 2025 land tax year) but the period to determine a developed property’s vacancy will generally start on January 1, 2024.

The Valuation of Land Act 1960 will also be amended to clarify how capital improved value is to be calculated for valuation purposes.

The proposed amendments include a definition of ’fixtures’, and the value of fixtures is to be included in determining the capital improved value of the land. The Local Government Act 1989 will also be amended to reflect this change.

Effective from January 1, 2024, the amendments will impact valuations for rates, fire services levy, WGT and vacant residential land tax.

– Information provided by Robertson Hyetts Solicitors

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The soul of the home Windows and doors are one of the most important parts of a home. They set the tone — inside and out. Get them wrong and you have a massive expense to change them!

AGI Windows and Doors wants to get it right, first time.

The teams offers great choices, make sure you understand the product, and give you time to absorb the information before making your decision. Originally from Scotland, AGI is a brother-sister team who grew up with the saying, “It’s nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice”.

Together, they offer decades of customer-service and fabrication experience and some of the best domestic and commercial windows and doors around.

Their customers are everyone from the home renovator through to award-winning builders. AGI listens closely to their needs, identify goals and budget, and offer tailored, best-fit solutions that bring the vision to life.

AGI takes standards and workmanship personally.

Nothing leaves their factory without their tick of approval.

The Salvage Yard in Castlemaine specialises in recycled industrial and domestic materials and all things weird and wonderful from the world of salvage.

Prepare to browse a wide offering of reclaimed building materials from benchtops and bricks to plumbing and lighting. You can even find furniture and fixings here!

If there is a particular item you have in mind for a project, you can browse their carefully categorised website before making your visit.

Just one of the wonderful things about working with reclaimed materials is that they have loads of character. They also span the decades – meaning there are many items that you may not find for purchase elsewhere!

The team also accepts items from the public for resale, for anyone seeking to find a new home for their formerly loved materials, fixtures and furniture.

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Quality second to none A new home is so much more than just bricks and mortar.

Cutlack Builders believe a new home is the foundation to the picture of how life should and can be. A correctly designed and built home can make all the difference.

Cutlack Builders offer services for new homes, renovations, alterations, additions and extensions. Their quality in building is second to none.

Have you ever wondered why most houses are so cold in winter and so hot in summer?

And use so much energy to make them comfortable to live in? Contact Cutlack Builders to find out how they make all the difference.

Brant and his team of qualified subcontractors, tradesman and consultants

share the passion for creating homes and doing quality work that will last for years.

Brant became a qualified carpenter after he recognised his passion for building was more than just a hobby. With years of experience in the building industry, Brant took his passion a step further and became a registered builder.

In addition, Brant has gained Green Builder Studies, Certificate II in Engineering Studies, and Certificate IV in Building and Construction.

Cutlack Builders is a member of the Housing Industry Association, Master Builders and the Building Commission. As a service, they carry all relevant insurances, including public liability, contract works and home warranty insurance.

Send them your plans, talk to them about your ideas or choose from their plan range.

Graychon Property Mnagement is a family owned and operated cleaning service established in Victoria in 2015.

The business offers domestic, commercial, display home, end of lease, presale, relocation and deceased estate cleaning.

Owner Chontel Stephenson said the business vision and values stemmed from her own experiences.

“After moving home a year earlier, the added stress, additional time it took, and that extra week’s rent to be paid after all the relocation costs pushed us over the edge,” she said.

“At the end of that move, we vowed we’d be paying someone else to complete that dreaded cleaning to-do list next time. This got me thinking that this is an area we could assist people in.

“That was our inspiration to start and grow a business that would be committed to delivering exceptional service, high standards of hygiene and raising the bar of cleanliness as the non-negotiable standards of our business. Now the cliché, the rest is history.

“At Graychon, our focus is on providing you with quality service. One that we would expect ourselves.

“All of our employees pride themselves in every clean. Client focus, trustworthiness and service proficiency will always be our core values.”

Chontel said their thorough and reliable team tailored the cleaning to your requirements to give you back your precious time with your family and friends.

“When life has become as busy as it has, let Graychon take the worry of the hard cleans and tedious chores,” she said.

“When it comes to our relocation clients, moving for anyone is stressful enough. That’s where we come in; let us help make the process a little easier by completing all the cleaning and/or gardening needs so you can focus on your new home.

“Our carpet and upholstery steam cleaning, gardening service, pressure washing, window cleaning, and so much more is always value for money and allow you to spend your valued time than elsewhere.”

Graychon provides its services right across central Victoria.

• New Homes • Extensions • Renovations • Custom Design Homes • Energy Efficient

Call Brant - Ph 0400 955 462 info@cutlackbuilders.com.au

www.cutlackbuilders.com.au

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Registered Swimming Pool/ Spa Builders of Fibreglass Installation, Precast Concrete Plunge Pools. Installation and Construction of Concrete Pools.

Servicing Macedon Ranges, Mount Alexander, Hepburn Shire, and Greater Bendigo Areas

– On-site Pool/ Spa servicing – Portable spa sales, Equipment/ accessories – Pool/ Spa Heating – Pool Fencing

SPLASHAWAY are Agents for – Conquest Pools- Fibreglass – Plungie Pools- Precast – Plunge Pools Direct- Precast – Pool Perf Fencing – Fludria Pool Equipment- Astral/ Zodiac

Where the "FUN" begins!

www.splashaway.com.au 16 Elizabeth Street, CASTLEMAINE, Victoria 3450 Ph: 0418 348 984 Email: admin@splashaway.com.au

KN274235/K

Finance available

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Experts in design Caddick Designs are your local experts in tailored building design and solution focused town planning.

The practice is based in the Macedon Ranges, with broad reaching services across Victoria and diverse portfolio of projects.

Caddick Designs has expertise in residential design, renovations/ extensions, new house and multi-dwelling developments, commercial and public building design, town planning submissions and advice, and building applications and advice.

The team is also highly skilled in energy ratings and thermal performance advice, project management for residential, commercial and public buildings, review, assessment and advice on repair / renovations to existing buildings, and bushfire attack level reports.

Established in 1987 by Geoff Caddick, the practice is now owned and operated by daughter Yvonne Caddick.

Mt Alexander Timber and Hardware general manager Brad Maltby.

Caddick Designs has a proven track record undertaking building design with diverse variables, such as heritage, environmental and other planning overlays, sloping and difficult sites, bushfire zones, construction with various material types, and challenging renovation and extension design.

The team is passionate about problem solving, improving liveability through design, sustainable design practices and sharing knowledge of the building industry.

For all your

DIY needs a member of the Hardware and Building Traders group, which allows products to be sourced at a great quality and price while still allowing it to operate as an independent business.

Recent expansions have seen the store grow in size to cater for additional product ranges and quantities, including a re-branding to H Hardware.

Two car parks provide ample parking on-site and a handy drive-through in the timber yard for your convenience.

Disabled parking is also available in the front car park.

Local experts, tailored Building Design & solution focused Town Planning, for over 35 years.

www.caddickdesigns.com.au 03 5428 1853 Registered Building Practitioner

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GARDEN CENTRE

PAINTING SUPPLIES

Commer ci al & Publ i c Bui l di ng Desi gn

Whether you’re on a DIY project, renovating, building or even working in the garden, we’ve got all the gear you need, and we’re here 7 days week.

We’re open weekdays from 7.00am to 5.30pm, Saturdays from 8.30am to 4pm, and Sundays from 9 to 4. Public Holidays we are open 9am to 2pm.

Town Pl anni ng Appr oval s PLUMBING SUPPLIES

We can also deliver.

Bui l di ng Appr ov al s 125 Main Rd, Campbells Creek VIC 3451

Ener gy Rat i ngs BAL Repor t ( Bushf i r e At t ack Lev el )

DELIVERY

Phone: 03 5472 1270 Email: sales@mathardware.com.au www.mathardware.com.au

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HARDWARE

KN274698

Mt Alexander Timber and Hardware is where you’ll find all you need for your DIY projects, renovations, construction and garden seven days a week.

The store is located in Campbells Creek, and locally owned, with leading brands and professional service from a dedicated team of local staff.

The store currently stocks various brands of tools, timber, garden, paint and plumbing supplies and offers delivery with a fleet of vehicles, including a crane truck.

Mt Alexander Timber and Hardware is

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Flooring fit for your needs If your indoor flooring is calling for a spring spruce up, Carpet Flooring Group has you covered!

The family built and run business aims to provide an experience second to none. It’s their mission to help you make an informed and aligned decision when choosing your new flooring.

Whether it’s vinyl, rugs, carpets or hard flooring in

engineered timber floating, hybrid floating, laminate, vinyl planks, there are certainly plenty of options to consider.

They also have a range high-quality interior blinds to enhance the beauty and functionality of your living spaces.

Your home is where your family stays connected, creates memories and finds stable ground.

This is why, they make sure that your experience is

backed by outstanding customer service. The team will support you while browsing collections, getting a personalised quote, installing your flooring and ongoing care.

Carpet Flooring Group is located in Gisborne, Kyneton, Sunbury, Castlemaine, Daylesford, Kilmore, Wallan, Kerang and Koondrook.

Hendersons, it’s a gas!

VISIT ONLINE OR INSTORE - www.carpetflooringgroup.com.au Castlemaine: 42 Johnstone Street | P: 5472 5225 Daylesford: 1A Mink Street | P: 5348 4097

HENDERSONS 48

The Gas People

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CUST

ER SER OM

WE HAVE BEEN DELIVERING GAS INTO YOUR HOME AND BUSINESS SINCE 1976

GAS ORDERS BY EMAIL: sales@hendersonsthegaspeople.com.au or website.

Call Aaron, Shannyn, Rick, Adrian and Peter Henderson for friendly, local and prompt customer deliveries and service.

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CA R P E T | H A R D F LO O R I N G | R U G S | V I N Y L | B L I N D S

45kg Cylinders Delivered to your home or business - Prompt delivery - No call centres, locally owned and operated.

Bulk Gas For your home or business 210kg (420 Litre) bulk cylinder $250 per annum rental or buy your own bulk cylinder and NEVER pay rental again.

Trade N Go Industrial Cylinders - NO RENTAL on Mig, Argon, Oxygen, Acetylene and Carbon Dioxide Cylinders

BBQ/Camping Cylinders

Forklift Gas Cylinders Delivery or pick up

Filled or exchanged 9 kg cylinder filled – $32.00 (in date only) New 9 kg cylinders full of gas $65.00

7 Lauriston Reservoir Road, Kyneton Ph 5422 7408

www.hendersonsthegaspeople.com.au

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Planning on camping, backyard entertainment or business operations throughout the summer?

Whether you are looking for gas cylinders, barbecue refills, bulk gas for your home or business, fork lift gas, or to get your cylinders tested, Hendersons The Gas People in Kyneton are the right people to help.

Their experienced and friendly team, Peter, Rob, Rick and Chris, are happy to assist and offer helpful advice, in time for spring and summer preparations.

A must-check before you hit the road for camping or fire up the barbie for backyard entertainment is whether your gas bottle is compliant and in date.

Hendersons can test and certify your barbecue and camping cylinders to ensure the cylinders are safe to use. It’s one check you don’t want to miss!

They also offer a prompt and efficient gas delivery service or people can pick up the cylinders from the Hendersons depot Monday to Friday from 8.3oam to 5pm, or Saturday 9am to 1pm.

You can purchase your own bulk cylinder and never pay rent again. Call in or phone for a price on a ‘customer owned’ cylinder. Hendersons also supply fork lift cylinders, oxygen, acetylene and welding gas cylinders.

Hendersons is located at 7 Lauriston Reservoir Road, Kyneton.

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Better banking,

big impact

Community Bank Lancefield and Romsey, part of the Bendigo Bank network, offer the best of both worlds – the personal touch of a local bank and the full suite of products and services of a big bank. Plus, unlike other big banks, returns profits to the local community.

Working with senior branch manager Angela Dickins, the bank’s lending expert Chris Smith is there to help make your dreams a reality.

The team have earned high praise for their dedication and expertise. Locals, Ash and Kat, couldn’t be happier with their experience.

“Chris is clearly very knowledgeable in the lending space and was great to deal with. Would definitely recommend Chris as a lending specialist,” Ash said.

Community Bank Lancefield and Romsey is not just a financial institution; it’s a pillar of the community.

With over $2.5 million reinvested back into the local area to date, your banking becomes part of something much bigger.

And much better. Your home loan becomes part of a collective effort to support local initiatives and organisations.

The bank has provided funding for the Romsey Ecotherapy Park, a new car for the local TAC L2P initiative, support for local emergency services and Neighbourhood Houses and funding towards cutting-edge electronic scoreboards at Romsey and Lancefield Parks.

Aceloch for all your earthmoving needs Aceloch Earthmoving is your go-to company for all your earthmoving needs.

They offer a comprehensive range of earthmoving services, including excavation, demolition, site clearing and more.

Aceloch’s highly skilled professionals are committed to providing reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to help you get your job done on time and within budget.

They have a fleet of modern and wellmaintained earthmoving equipment, including excavators, bobcats, and tipper trucks, to handle any project, big or small. Their team is experienced in working across a range of industries, including residential, commercial and industrial.

They understand that every project is

unique, which is why they offer tailored solutions to meet your specific requirements.

Their team will work closely with you from start to finish, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety.

At Aceloch Earthmoving, they pride themselves on their commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. They are dedicated to building long-term relationships with their clients, and will always go the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction.

So, whether you need excavation for a new building site, site clearing for a construction project, or demolition of an existing structure, Aceloch Earthmoving has got you covered.

Jack: 0427 290 473 (03) 5424 1433

Community Bank Lancefield and Romsey’s lending expert Chris Smith is there to help make your dreams a reality.

Call the bank today at Lancefield: 5429 1977 or Romsey: 5429 5526 and schedule your free home loan health check.

Whether you’re considering refinancing, renovating, or purchasing a new property, their team is there to provide tailored solutions to meet your unique needs.

Sharon: 0437 900 995 (03) 5424 1377

• DAMS • ROADWAYS • HOUSE SITES • TROTTING TRACKS • CLEARING All Material Supplied TREE REMOVAL EXPERTS Email: office@griffithsgroup.co | 12 Station St, Trentham KN274684/K

With the current cost of living, there’s never been a better time to review your home loan.

Enquire online at bendigobank.com.au/healthcheck or call your nearest branch on 5429 5526.

We’ll look at your rate, term, repayments, and equity, giving your loan a full check-up to make sure it’s still right for you and your current needs.

Community Bank • Lancefield 5429 1977 • Romsey 5429 5526

*Source: Roy Morgan Single Source Australia, May 2023. All loans are subject to the bank’s normal lending criteria. Fees, charges, terms and conditions apply. Please consider your situation and read the Terms and Conditions, available online at www.bendigobank.com.au or upon request from any Bendigo Bank branch, before making a decision. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL 237879 (1676698-1734981) (05/22) OUT_32488772, 24/10/2023

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Endless summer fun Upgrade your backyard with a swimming pool today and experience endless summer fun right at your doorstep.

Splashaway Pool and Spa is a professional pool installation company, also providing consultancy, equipment and chemical sales, and pool and spa heating services. They’ve been installing fibreglass pools in Victoria since 2007, which come with a 25-year structural warranty.

Based in Castlemaine and covering the Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges areas, their team is dedicated

to delivering quality services that enable you to relax and enjoy your pool or spa.

Splashaway offers a range of swimming pool options, including fibreglass and Plungie concrete swimming pools, to suit any backyard and lifestyle. Their swimming pools are designed with durability and quality in mind, providing you with the perfect balance of aesthetics and practicality.

Whether you’re looking for a fun and refreshing way to cool off during summer, or a great way to get some exercise, Splashaway’s swimming pools have got you covered.

Trusted team at Boltons Bolton Motorcycles and Power Equipment is a family owned and operated business that has serviced the Macedon Ranges and surrounding areas for 40 years.

The team members at Boltons love dealing with the locals they’ve known for years.

They stock a wide range of power equipment, mowers and garden tools from trusted brands including Toro, Husqvarna, Stihl and Honda.

In the showroom you’ll find ride-on mowers, brush cutters, generators and more.

Bolton’s team of qualified mechanics can sort out any problems you have with equipment and offer a pick up and drop off service for ride-on mowers.

Call in and see the team at their showroom in Kyneton today.

Z Master 2000 Series TURBO FORCE® Cutting Deck 77280

MyRIDE® Suspension System 75761TA

• Deck: 50" (127 cm) • Power: 24 hp • Engine: 24 hp Kohler® V-Twin 725 cc

• 3 year warranty

Z Master 2000 Series MyRIDE® HDX

72V Battery 75500 • Deck: 30" (76cm) • Power: 72V rechargeable battery • Engine: Single motor with a rating of 800w. Powered by an integrated battery with mains charging cable.

• 3 year mower & battery warranty

$4,599

• Deck: 52" (132 cm) • Power: 23.5 hp • Engine: Kawasaki FX730V 747cc with Heavy Duty Air Cleaner

• 4 year / 750hr

NOW

$19,559 $18,559 Z Master 2000 Series MyRIDE® HDX

MyRIDE® Suspension System HDX 77293

• Deck: 60" (152 cm) • Power: 23.5 hp • Engine: Kawasaki FX730V 747cc with Heavy Duty Air Cleaner

• 4 year / 750hr

$20,559 $19,699 NOW

eS3000SD Battery Powered Ride-On Mower

NOW

$16,559 $15,559 MyRIDE® Suspension System 77290

$11,299

$4,999

Heavy Duty Air Cleaner

• 4 year / 750hr

NOW

TimeCutter® MR 5075 MyRIDE®

• Deck: 48" (122 cm) • Power: 24.5 hp* • Engine: Toro V-Twin 708cc with

Prices listed are Recommended Retail Prices (RRP). Warranties listed are for domestic use & are for the unit only.

For full specifications & more information on TORO warranties, see us in store or visit toro.com.au.

KN273855/K

For all your gardening needs, call in and see the crew at Bolton Motorcycles & Power Equipment

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Your dream tree change awaits Lakeside is a most attractive country home in a beautiful private setting.

Only 5kms (5 mins) to the Calder Freeway, 31kms (26 mins) to Melbourne Airport, 49kms (42 mins) to the Bolte Bridge.

This could be your dream tree change opportunity with easy access to the city and airport. The best of both worlds!

The home is very privately sited and is approached via an avenue of colourful pin oaks. The established landscaped gardens, designed by Sue Meli, extend to sweeping lawns overlooking two very picturesque lakes.

The heart of the home is an open-plan

kitchen and dining area that extends to two living spaces on either side. There are four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a laundry.

The two living areas and expansive deck overlook the lakes with views down the valley.

Other features include detached double garage and storeroom, three large sheds including one with two stables, horse wash and tack room. There are multiple grazing paddocks with good fencing, shelters, four dams and a 60m x 25m equestrian arena.

Views to Melbourne CBD from a high point on the property complete this magnificent package.

‘Lakeside’ on 12.69 ha (31.35 acres) 180 Blackhill Road, Gisborne South $2,975,000 Keatings Real Estate, Woodend 5427 2999

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Make your move.

Our property management team of 3 fully licensed estate agents are local and have over 40 years experience.

To discuss your property requirements contact us…

t: 5472 1133

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UNDER OFFER

9 Washington Lane, Woodend

12 Warren Street, Kyneton

Superb family home in an ideal location

A charmed cottage life

2b

2c

j 2,003 sqm approx

For Sale: $1,275,000 - $1,350,000 Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

Leanne Pearman Jenny Stewart

3a 0400 947 799 0408 389 071

1b

2c

j 1,012 sqm approx

For Sale: $775,000 Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

Carole Lenander Tom May

5 Ligar Street, Woodend

54 Main Road, Campbells Creek

Exceptional warehouse/factory

Arawa Cottage – Heritage home with heart

11 c

3a

j 580 sqm

For Lease: Contact Agent Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

Jo Sheahan Jellis Craig Woodend

0428 226 352 5427 2800

1b

2c

0401 472 346 0413 996 185

j 1,070 sqm approx

For Sale: $645,000 Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

Carole Lenander Jeremy Bottomley

0401 472 346 0433 772 033

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www.keoghrealestate.com

sales@keoghrealestate.com

03 5472 1248

25 acres

Central Location

FOR SALE

2

1

1

260m2

1-37 Johnstone Street, Castlemaine - Unbeatable location only moments from heart of Castlemaine - Polished timber floors, high ceilings, leadlight windows, split system, solar - Single lockup garage with direct access to home - Easy to maintain front and side yards $595,000 - $625,000

FOR SALE 38 Watjitigawa Lane, Walmer

4

2

2

- 25 acres tranquil bushland with two dams - Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, kitchen and dining - 6m x 6.4m garage and 6m x 9m lockup shed - Conveniently located between Castlemaine and Maldon

$999,500

33 acres

Central Location

3

FOR SALE

2

1

857m2

24 Berkeley Street, Castlemaine

FOR SALE 89 Molloys Lane, Yandoit

- Heart of Castlemaine - 1km from town centre in gorgeous tree-lined street - Are you a developer? Or Enthusiastic renovator looking for your next project?

- Yard has side access, garden shed and 6.7m x 4.4m storage shed - Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining & lounge $850,000

- Rustic off-grid stone home with complete privacy - 30 acres mainly timbered land with two dams - Two carports and 6m x 9m machinery shed - Located 20 minutes from Castlemaine and Daylesford

FOR SALE

FOR SALE Stage 1 - Forest Views Estate, Campbells Creek

4

50 Stephen Street, Campbells Creek

2

3

1308m2

2

1

4

$895,000

Listings Wanted

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- Construction is now finished - Titles expected late 2023 - Immaculately presented family home - Fully serviced allotments - mains power, water, natural gas, sewerage and NBN - Large American Style shed with electric roller doors - Hurry in quick to secure one of the last remaining Lots in Stage 1!

- Four bedrooms, two living areas, formal dining, kitchen, two bathrooms & study - Only 8 minutes drive from Castlemaine CBD $250,000 - $265,000 - Only a few minutes drive to Castlemaine CBD $885,000

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Half acre to acre + lots, only 1 hour from Melbourne

Frontages up to 60m Walk to the station

Victorian Award Winning Developer

Lots from 2,000m2 – 7,856m2

Register your interest today ambrosiaestate.com.au KN273296

03 9684 8119

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The perfect mix of town and country

A country escape without losing the convenience of being close to town, 92 CastlemaineMaldon Road is the perfect address for a full-time tree change, family living or weekend escape.

Set on five acres, mains water connected and with a substantial brick residence, it blends all the elements for town living in a semi-rural setting and can accommodate the biggest of families.

The home has five dedicated bedrooms, all of which are large, and a study with builtin storage could easily become a sixth. The master has ensuite and walk-in robe while built-in robes accommodate the remaining bedrooms, and these are serviced by a central family bathroom. All the bedrooms are fitted with plantation shutters. The living areas are staggered, with living to the front, rear and middle of the home. All these spaces are generous and enjoy large picture windows framing the stunning garden views.

At its hub, an inviting open plan living/dining and kitchen area blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings, creating the perfect indoor/outdoor entertaining environment. Adding to the relaxed feel of this space is a recycled brick feature wall and large wood heater. The kitchen offers gas and electric cooking, dishwasher for easy clean ups, stone benches and the cupboards have been cleverly fitted with internal drawers for ease of access.

Outside, the house garden is thoughtfully designed with a careful selection of trees and shrubs that change with the seasons, inviting an ambience of calm and tranquillity.

"Nacooma" - 45 Ha (111 Acres)

An exceptional sanctuary of biological diversity with off-grid energy efficiency.

Auction Saturday 25 November at 11am Reserve Price $1,825,000 To View call John Keating 0419 880 444

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact: OFI:

Substantial brick home on five acres 92 Castlemaine-Maldon Road, Muckleford $1,400,000 Property Plus Real Estate Di Selwood 0488 148 358 Saturday November 4, 3.30-4pm

"Nacooma" meaning 'look see' is nestled in a very private elevated position within a beautiful established garden with wonderful long sweeping views, and operates off-grid using battery storage power by solar, wind and back-up generators.

The architect designed, handmade Hawthorn brick residence includes large living/dining room, kitchen/family room, 4 bedrooms, rumpus room, integrated double garage and carport.

Farm features include good fertile soils and pastures, water to all 14 paddocks, bore, 5 dams, good shedding infrastructure, yards, laneways for easy stock movement, very functional native tree shelter belts, and is a very versatile property suitable for a variety of farm uses; cattle, sheep or horses etc.

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Chintin via Romsey 140 Toomeys Lane

Privacy is ensured. But it is not all relaxation, there is a practical side to the garden with approximately 65 fruit trees ensuring a productive harvest. This is complemented by an established vegetable garden and chook run. An ornamental pond encourages the birdlife and other native animals.

The property is well fenced and there are five paddocks of varying sizes. Currently home to several horses, there is a central horse shelter and multidirectional gates offer easy movement between the paddocks. There is capacity to store up to 75,000 litres of rainwater for stock or garden use. Additional features include double lock up garage, ducted evaporative cooling and ducted heating, ensuring comfort and convenience in this semi-rural oasis.

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“Peffermill”- 32 Ha (79 Acres) Only 2.7 kms from Woodend Town Centre

A regularly sought request, but very rarely available, perhaps only once in every 5-10 years. First time offered for sale in 58 years of same family ownership.

Auction Saturday 18 November at 11am Reserve Price $1,275,000 To view call John Keating 0419 880 444

A rundown cottage or shack not quite derelict but certainly in need of some serious TLC, or demolish and build - subject to Council approval - your new dream home on same site or elsewhere on the property to take advantage of a beautiful view to Mount Macedon.

The existing 3-bedroom cottage is very privately secluded within a wild overgrown garden setting of established and colourful shrubs and mature trees. Species include: camellia, rhododendrons, ash, laurels, pear, wisteria, hazel, cedars and native gums.

Other features include approximately 25 acres of cleared pasture land with very good soils, balance native bush providing perfect habitat for birds and native wildlife, 6m x 8m shed, 2 dams, bore, tank water to residence, and power is connected from a 25 kva transformer on property.

Woodend

3.193 Ha (7.8 Acres) Zoning Neighbourhood Residential Zone - Schedule 3 (NRZ3)

An Exceptional Residential Development Opportunity Subject to Council Approval (STCA)

Beautiful picturesque undulating land with lovely views only 650 metres from V/Line Woodend Station and easy walking distance to the Woodend Town Centre and all it has to offer.

25 Ashbourne Road

Auction Thursday 30 November at 2pm Reserve Price $3,300,000 To view call John Keating 0419 880 444

Town water, sewer, natural gas and power all available.

With demand to inevitably increase, and with limited supply in Woodend, this rare opportunity to purchase this land offers excellent investment potential.

KN274780

Woodend119 Blackmore Road

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Sandstone splendour on five acres

HARCOURT

54 Peelers Road

$730,000 Inspect:

Saturday 4/11 at 1:00-1:30pm

Agent:

Di Selwood 0488 148 358

A3 B1 C4

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EASY COUNTRY LIVING ON ONE ACRE WITH TOWN WATER • Lounge and dine-in kitchen can be separated by double glass doors or left open to create a free-flowing space • Two of three bedrooms have built-in robes, ceiling fans and split systems • Beautiful decked area, double garage, carport, garden shed and secure yard

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Multiple living areas include a formal front sitting room, dining room with open fireplace, light-filled living room with wood fire and clear-story roof windows plus a mountain-lodge like sitting room with fireplace.

The original verandah-balcony has a northeast aspect and there’s also an original timber barn-style garage and workshop outbuildings.

There’s room for a pony yet so close to the town centre. Quietly located 800m from the Botanical Gardens and 2.7km from the train and shops.

Inspection by appointment. Register your interest now.

Ivy Lodge, circa 1864 33 Odgers Road, Castlemaine $1,300,000 Belle Property Castlemaine Rob Waller 0418 571 130 Narelle Waller 0408 571 131

CASTLEMAINE

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15 Paynter Street (13A Merrifield Street)

A RARE FIND

$575,000

• Bushland vistas and a haven for wildlife and home to an abundance of birdlife

Inspect:

Contact agent

Agent:

Di Selwood 0488 148 358

• Small storage shed, chook pen and establishing orchard. Water and power available or off-grid set-up an option • Easy walking distance of The Mill Precinct, Botanical Gardens, pool and train station

KN274692

KN274573

Just once in a generation does an original sandstone home in leafy original gardens present itself in such a picturesque country locale.

Ivy Lodge was once the site of a goldrush era vineyard and has been enjoyed by its current owner for 40 years.

Exuding a beautiful character and originality, Ivy Lodge offers five acres with wooded pasture paddocks, a dam and town water plus old gardens.

The sandstone lodge cottage was built in 1864 and boasts seven main rooms, three bedrooms, a light-filled, central country kitchen and two cellars.

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Belle Property Castlemaine and Maldon.

2 Turner Street, Guildford

47 Cruits Lane, Muckleford

5 a 3 b 4 v 3.8 w

4 a 2 b 4 v 20 w For sale $1,245,000 View Saturday 4th November 12:15pm - 12:45pm

• Delightful solar passive mudbrick villa and separate cottage on 20 acres bushland.

• Private peaceful native gardens.

• Studio, workshop, tennis court – 11km from Castlemaine.

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

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

157 High Street, Maldon

2 Ryland Court, Castlemaine

2 a 2 b 2 v 876 r

3 a 2 b 6 v 2.5 w

• Cottage character style with gardens, carport, and verandahs.

• Lovely open plan living with central kitchen.

• 2 double bedrooms with robes and 2 bathrooms.

Rob Waller | 0418 571 130 Narelle Waller | 0408 571 131

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For sale $739,000 View Saturday 4th November 12:00pm - 12:30pm

• Peaceful and convenient countryside court on the north side of Castlemaine.

• Brick beauty on 2.5 acres of bushland.

• Modern, updated kitchen.

• Open plan family living room & dining zone.

For sale View Saturday 4th November 11:00am - 11:30am

For sale $979,000 View Saturday 4th November 10:00am - 10:30am

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• Modern homestead style home with matching cottage.

• Wide decked verandahs with views.

• Pergola, patio, and double carport.

• Country kitchen and bathroom.

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Tranquil lifestyle property

oven and cooktop, a dishwasher and pantry. It opens, via French doors, to a sunny, elevated decked space ideal for an afternoon aperitif.

Over the three levels, discover the five generous bedrooms, two with stylish ensuites and the private master with a WIR. A luxurious central bathroom with a deep soaker bath incorporating a European laundry completes the floorplan.

Outside take in stunning views of Mount Alexander and the Castlemaine Valley. Explore the fully fenced and established surrounds. Enjoy evenings in the wisteria laced undercover sitting area complete with a stone open fire and barbecue.

Stone retaining walls, raised veggie gardens, a small mixed fruit orchard and a garden shed also feature.

As your family grows and your requirements change this unique property, just four minutes from Castlemaine, will evolve with you. Put this one on the top of your list for quality, style and fabulous flexibility.

With two front entrance options, generate additional income on the holiday rental market. The current vendors demonstrate a return of $748 per night for the home and there is healthy demand.

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Family home on one acre 61 Maldon Road, McKenzie Hill Contact agent Jellis Craig Castlemaine 5472 1155

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What is on offer at 61 Maldon Road? A beautifully renovated and extended home, a tranquil lifestyle on the fringe of Castlemaine and loads of exciting future options.

Set on an acre (approx.), over two titles, the sprawling five-bedroom brick and weatherboard residence will be enticing to families and investors alike. Zoned living spaces, numerous character-filled outdoor alfresco areas and wideopen spaces make for joyful family living. Investigate too the potential of subdivision or perhaps the addition of a pool and/or tennis court, all STCA. Set back from the street and accessed via a service lane, the pretty façade with a full-length veranda welcomes you.

Step into the front lounge room with a gorgeous vaulted timber ceiling and neutral colour palate, ready to welcome any style.

An ambient gas heater with real flame look is ready to set the scene for the winter months ahead and three splits systems throughout offer easy temperature control.

Through trifold doors, the adjoining dining space flows to the generous undercover alfresco with stunning feature chandeliers, perfect for large family gatherings.

The separate kitchen features a freestanding 900mm gas

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Graham ‘Robbo’ Robinson Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service for Mr Graham Robinson, to be held in the Church of Christ, Blakeley Road, Castlemaine on Monday 6th November at 11.00am, and will be followed by light refreshments.

A private cremation will be held.

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For details please visit Graham’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.

Betty, Steven, Maxine and Greg would like to thank family and friends for the visits, food, flowers and cards following our sad loss.

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Following this service the cortege will leave for the Harcourt Cemetery.

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Applications are to be emailed to: The Principal, Dr Darren Egberts principal@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au Applications Close: Friday 10 November 2023 (4.00pm)

9.30am - 3pm Saturday 4th November 2023 Castlemaine Senior Citizens Hall Mechanics Lane Thousands of books at bargin prices Enquiries: focalcas@gmail.com

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AGM 7.30 pm, Thursday 30th Nov 2023 Ray Bradfield Room Castlemaine MASG is helping the Mount Alexander community strive for Zero Net carbon emissions by 2030.

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We are looking for someone to join our friendly team at Woodend Dental Group. This is a casual position of 1-3 days per week. No experience required, on site training will be provided.

Perfect for those who Have a caring and friendly personality Ability to multi-task Works well in a team environment Strong work ethics Someone wanting a career change

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REDESDALE ESTATE PTY LTD applied to the Victorian Liquor Commission for Gambling and Liquor.

Please forward all resumes to admin@woodenddentalgroup.com.au or call us on 54272433

Regulation on 16 October for the grant of a packaged liquor licence at 66 Gibbards Lane, Redesdale, Vic. 3444.

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Trentham District Football Netball Club Inc.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Castlemaine – Concrete Site Supervisor/Driver – CAST007

Peter Love Secretary Friends of Bald Hill Reserve Annual General Meeting Saturday 25 November 2023.

6pm - 8.30pm Kyneton Gun Club 281 Pipers Creek Rd All welcome If interested please contact kynetonfobhr@gmail.com

Auxiliary

CRAFT MARKET Saturday November 4, 2023 9 am - 1 pm

R M BEGG Aged Care BOLTON HALL 27 - 35 Epping Street, Kyneton

Items Include: Knit wear, Beanies, Scarves, Rugs, Toys, Cakes, Jams, Sauces, Books and much more EFTPOS AVAILABLE

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LP RECORDS Rabbit traps, old bottles, tins, fishing rods, records, toys, Australian coins, advertising signs, oil bottles, cast iron items.

ASBESTOS removals and demolition services, fully insured. Ph Karl 0422 564 878.

AUSSIE outbak shacks, made to order using 100 yo materials. Phone Karl 0422 564 878 CORRUGATED IRON and commercial roof sheets, reclaimed, 2,000 sheets avail. Ph 0422 564 878.

TOP CASH PAID Richard 0417 415 336

DEMOLITION reclaimed building materials, old red pavers, corrugated iron, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical, timber, Oregon hardPETROL bowsers, oil wood, huge amount. tins, signs & bottles Ph Karl 0422 564 878.

WANTED. Cash paid & quick pick-up. Text GATES PERGOLAS photos or call Matt 0432 PIZZA OVENS 519 086.

Tait Decorative Iron Ph 5472 3569 decorativeiron.com.au

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Antiques Collectables Single items or collections Call Bob 0418 394 623

PASTURE HAY, large rolls. Feed horses or cattle. $50 each at Trentham. Phone 0457 476 629 RECYCLED demolitions, est. 1979, all reclaimed materials for sale. Oregan, doors, windows, gates, steel, lights,.

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Grizzly, 2 yo m, desexed b/w Siberian Husky.

Sacred Heart College is a Catholic school in the Mercy tradition situated in Kyneton less, than one hour from the Melbourne CBD and surrounded by the beautiful Macedon Ranges.

The College anticipates educating more than 860 students from Years 7-12 in 2024.

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Woodlands Pony Club hosted the annual Fimister Shield Showjumping event on Sunday with several Kyneton Pony Club riders competing.

Makayla Waters and her horse Izar came second in the 2 Phase and fifth in the 2 Round, placing fourth overall in the Pony Club F Grade. Meanwhile, Natalia Scuteri and her horse Rex finished 10th in the 2 Phase, second in the 2 Round and placed fifth overall in the Pony Club F Grade.

Kyneton Pony Club also had huge success with the Central Zone President's Cup perpetual award. It is given to the best performing show jumping rider from the zone in each grade for the year. Kiara Vallance and her horse Nick placed third overall in C Grade, Rose Coleman and her horse Heartwind placed second overall in D Grade and Makayla Waters and her horse Izar placed fourth overall in F Grade.

The new cross country course is now complete and ready for the Kyneton Pony Club Horse Trials on November 11-12.

The club is seeking donations of garden gnomes and garden statues to help decorate the course. Please leave your donations beside the shed at Rollinson Reserve and if you would like it back after the event, include your phone number underneath.

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Having her first race start, Hanging Rock won over 1175 metres at Albury races on Saturday.

Hanging Rock joins gallopers such as Hesket and Tylden as winners with district geographical names.

The three-year-old filly by Nicconi from Martindale Hall is trained by Ben Brisbourne at Wangaratta, and had shown ability in trials.

Hanging Rock, kept safe as a $3.50 chance, was ridden in fine style by Jack Martin, taking an inside run in the straight to win comfortably in the Hutchison Civil Maiden. The filly is owned by Trilogy

Racing.

Long-time Kyneton trainer Neil Dyer won with five-year-old Hallowed Ground at St Arnaud on Saturday.

Hallowed Ground was ridden by Jarrod Lorensini and scored narrowly in the BM58 Ridley Handicap over 1100 metres.

Neil Farley had the winning ride on the $6 chance, which had not started since September 3.

Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club is preparing for its 2023 Kyneton Cup meeting, to be run on Wednesday, Novmber 8.

– Bill West.

Help needed at Romsey JFNC Romsey Junior Football Netball Club’s annual meeting last week failed to generate interest in three leadership positions.

No one was willing to take on the president, vice-president and secretary roles, and a further meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 20.

The club is also seeking coaches for both netball and football junior teams in 2024.

Anyone interested in the club leadership or coaching positions is invited to email secretaryrjfnc@gmail.com

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Charity golf day a huge success

The Wooling Hill Memorial Estate Golf Day at Kyneton Golf Club raised $10,807.50 for Kyneton Health’s dialysis unit on Sunday October 22, thanks to the generosity of the community event’s sponsors, donors and players.

Despite the wet weather, more than 50 players took to the course to get behind their local health service. Kyneton Health’s dialysis unit has three chairs and patients generally receive treatment three days a week.

Dialysis is a life support treatment that does the job of the kidneys when they don’t work properly. Each treatment filters harmful waste, salt and excess fluid from the blood, and restores a healthy balance to a person’s blood. Funds received from the charity golf day will be used to make the space more comfortable for patients.

Central Highlands Rural Health’s fundraising committee chair, Kate Redwood, thanked everyone who contributed to the event.

“It was such a huge success! There was an extraordinary sense of community spirit and goodwill thanks to the players who braved the rain for a good cause,” Kate said.

“Troy and Liddy Upfield from Wooling Hill Memorial Estate have shown amazing com-

mitment to rural healthcare with their ongoing efforts to raise funds to help our patients.

“This year the funds raised by their charity event will go towards our dialysis unit to make the space more comfortable for the patients that spend three days a week receiving lifesaving care.”

Event sponsor, Troy Upfield from Wooling Hill Memorial Estate, praised the community of the Macedon Ranges.

“It’s amazing to see so many businesses and golfers come together to support their local health service,” Troy said.

“Liddy and I are proud to be part of such an incredible community.”

The golf day was made possible due to contributions and support from Kyneton Golf Club, Michael Unwin Wines, Macedon Ranges Family Law, Campaspe Family Practice, Harvest and Soul Catering, Bendigo Airport Bus Service, Phoenix Foundry and Malmsbury Pharmacy as well as the businesses that contributed items for auction.

If you can give a gift that helps to continue their vision to provide Best Care to communities across the Macedon Ranges, contact Kathryn Kosloff, fundraising manager, via giving@chrh.org.au or 0439 705 039.

L-R: Matt Francalanza, Susan Jennings, Ben Steel and Phil Catterson.

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GOLF results Mt William Cup winners (from left) Darlene Baker, Wendy Gosden and Jenny Hartley.

Romsey team victorious A Romsey team emerged victorious by one point in the 2023 Mt William Cup played at Lancefield golf course on Thursday.

The feature event had been curtailed for the past three years due to Covid outbreaks.

Lancefield golf ladies were thrilled to be able to welcome visitors from DDGA clubs, Kyneton and Northern, and thanked them for braving the bitterly cold conditions; chill factor readings on various occasions were as low as one degree!

In an extremely tight finish, the Romsey trio of Darlene Baker 32 points, Wendy Gosden 35, and Jenny Hartley 27 had a combined 94 points.

They finished one ahead of the Lancefield team of Kaylene Cruise 35 points, Anne Robinson 32 and tournament debutante Sandra Matthews 26.

Individual winners were: A-grade – Adrianne Anglin (14) from Yea 33 points.

B – Kaylene Cruise (28) 35 points, on a countback from Wendy Gosden (33).

C: Carolyn Garvey (45) from Trentham 33.

Veterans: Wendy Gosden.

NTPs went to Anglin, Michelle Werner (Kyneton), Terri O’Callaghan (Trentham) and Helen Dennett (Kilmore).

Lancefield GC event results from the past week: Saturday stableford: Denis Davenport (7) 38 points on a countback from Gavin Winwood (14), with Dale Schmitt (22) on 37.

Wednesday foursomes: Sheena Flentjar and Sandra Matthews 37points.

Tuesday Legends: Peter McGill (8) 38 points, from John Leefe (16) 35, and Ken Murchison (27) 32.

CASTLEMAINE Rob Prendergast and Daniel Pollard took out the gold letter men’s foursomes championship on Saturday.

Battling some windy conditions, they finished on 122, one clear of runners-up Jason Cordy and Matthew O’Brien.

Handicap winners were Harvey Zepnick and Jason Thompson with 109, from Darren Gervasoni and Glenn Lorenz.

GISBORNE Last Wednesday, 120 golfers and supporters gathered for the Pink Lunch event at Gisborne Golf Club.

The occasion was to support all those touched by breast cancer and to commemorate two very special members, John and Maureen Kennedy.

The weather didn’t disappoint with virtually three seasons in four hours, including a hailstorm in the last 10 minutes, blanketing the course in a white layer of hailstones.

Anise Hogan and Jenny Buttigieg were the Maureen Kennedy Trophy winners on the day; Bernie Handke and Richard Fleet won the John Kennedy Trophy.

The mixed pairs went to Marianne Stoettrup and Paul Treloar.

On Saturday, Andrew Willmott took out A-grade with 37 stableford points, and Mitch Rogan had 39 to lead in the Bgraders.

Michale Cudmore was the ‘Bandits’ grade’ winner with 42 points.

KYNETON Semi-finals of the men’s championship were played on Saturday.

Open: Jonah Harris d Jason McClure 2-up, Pete Robbins d Tien Ho 7/6.

B-grade: Geoff MacDermott d Jonathan Beachey 2/1, Terry Kot d Louis Thompson 3/1.

C-grade: Jing Biscocho d Paul Law 2/1, Col O’Sullivan d Peter Kewniuk 1up.

The championship final over 36 holes of match play between Harris and Robbins takes place on Saturday, November 11.

It’s 18 holes of match play for the B and C grade contenders. Good luck to all finalists.

Stableford on Saturday: The 0-15 handicap winner was Regan Williams (11) with 30 points, on a countback from Jesper Hansen (13).

David Ryan (17) took out the 16 and over section with 38 points, one clear of Pat Clohesy (18). Ladies – Denise Murphy (18) with 37.

In Tuesday’s 4BBB for the ladies, winners with 40 points were Denise Murphy (18) and Michelle Werner (24), from Robyn MacRae (26) and Rachael McAndrew (39) on 38 after a countback. Murphy and MacRae were NTPs. Wednesday stableford: Tom May (8) returned the best tally of 38 points, from Glenn Harris (23) with 35.

Merilyn Hoysted (44) led in the ladies with 37, and NTPs went to Harris, Scott Galloway and Les Healey.

MOUNT MACEDON Gisborne Tyre Services October monthly medal event on Saturday turned into a battle against gale force winds.

Just three players achieved handicap or better, with medal and B-grade winner Kevin Taylor producing an exceptional 82-20-62.

Medal runner-up and B-grade winner was Marcus Ward with 80-13-67. Jarrod Plowman carded 74-7-67.

Despite dire weather predictions, the midweek players began the end of month team event in spring sunshine.

This time it was a four-person team with the best three aggregate stableford scores to count.

The winning combination was Trevor Atkins, Hayden Phillips, Terry Penney and Mike Gorman with 102 points.

MMGC’s 2023 Open weekend begins this Saturday with a two-person Ambrose.

Then it’s the 27-hole Open on Sunday.

Any visiting club members should contact the club’s captain on mmgccaptain@gmail.com to register.

ROMSEY Another very blustery Saturday at ‘Royal Romsey’ made the monthly medal round challenging despite the course being in superb condition.

It’s a credit to the band of volunteers who look after almost 85 per cent of Romsey Park that makes up the golf course.

In summary, it was a day for the old hands, those who had cut their golfing teeth at Romsey and understood just how the wind behaves on each hole.

Andrew Clement took the honours with 80-11-69, from captain Mal Mottram 80-8-72, and Matt Barrow 85-14-74.

The women’s winner was Darlene Baker with 79-19-70.

Mottram had the least putts (28) and NTPs went to Dean Kohler and Mick Nicholls Snr. Tough conditions prevailed last Wednesday, with Steve Wilkins was the day’s winner and NTP with 89-14-75, from Lorraine Robb 124-48-76 and Rob Slade 95-17-78. Slade also had the least putts (27).

Congratulations to Romsey’s team of Wendy Gosden, Jenny Hartley and Darlene Baker who combined well to win the Mt William Cup at Lancefield on Thursday.

TRENTHAM A field of 73 golfers exchanged shorts and sun hats for wet weather gear in the men’s 36-hole Open at Trentham.

It was the final event in the Trentham Annual Tournament, which attracts players from far and wide.

The Open winner was Gisborne’s Jason Lock with rounds of 72, 71 for a 133 total.

Handicap winner was Trentham’s George Theoharis, who returned 72, 69 – 142 playing off a handicap of 5.

WOODEND Rodney Kane (16) blitzed the stableford field on Saturday.

The B-grader carded 43 points to finish ahead of Jade Nolan (26) and Samuel Bye (28) both 40.

Welcome back to Matt Collett (11) who topped A-grade with 37 points, on a countback from Jake Taylor (9).

Sam Pezzimenti (16) tamed the breezy conditions to win the midweek stableford with 36 points.

A reminder that the club championships begin on Saturday and extend over three weekends.

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SP PORTS WRAP Kilmore delivers jolt for Redbacks Bill West Kilmore injected fresh life into Highlands division one pennant bowls by toppling previously unbeaten Romsey by five shots in a dramatic finish.

Having recruited strongly pre-season, the Redbacks anticipated winning at home particularly as Kilmore had lost heavily to Kyneton and then scrambled home against Lancefield in their last two outings.

Romsey was without regular skipper Matt Brundell, with Kilmore missing counterpart Matt McMaster. A gusty wind created problems for some players.

Scores were level at the half-time interval, and it was Kilmore that surged ahead to open up an overall lead of 12 shots, with all three fours leading.

As good sides do, Romsey fought back as tension built and the outcome all hinged on the last three ends on the Cam Austin (Romsey) versus Daniel Noonan encounter.

Noonan, a long-time noted driver, was undeterred and continued to send down rockets. A fortuitous delivery resulted in a ‘4’ for Kilmore, and the elated visitors gained singles on the last two ends to end up 22-15 and secure an overall 58-53 result.

The other two rinks were extremely close, Romsey’s Aaron Young finishing two shots up on John Reimann, and Graham Edwards tieing 20-20 with Travis Bradley.

This Saturday Romsey go to Kyneton with plenty of incentive to get back on the winners’ list. Kyneton slipped from top spot on the ladder when well beaten by 19 shots at Lancefield. The Tigers turned in a welcome form reversal, with Jeff Holmes and co.

Leading the way with a margin of 21 shots against Mark Smoljo.

Neil Jamieson’s Kyneton rink prevented a clean sweep.

Kyneton Golf moved to top spot on the ladder after four rounds with an all fours up victory at Trentham and an overall margin of 18 shots.

Gisborne also secured maximum points, up 17 shots at Diggers Rest.

The highlight in division two was a tie between Diggers Rest and Gisborne.

Macedon, with Ian Guymer’s rink supreme with a margin of 39 shots, had the biggest win of the round (59 shots overall) against Broadford.

At home, Kyneton had 24 shots to spare against Woodend, with John Wells finding the right formula to be up by 24.

Kilmore is hard to topple at home, and eclipsed Romsey by eight shots.

In division three, Romsey won two rinks but went down overall by 16 shots as Lancefield skipper Geoff Stewart continued his fine form and received some help from his accomplices.

The two Gisborne sides had a relatively close battle, with the margin nine shots overall, and Trentham prevailed by 20 shots at home to Macedon.

ALL THE SCORES Division one fourth round scores on Saturday were: Romsey 53 lost to Kilmore 58: G. Edwards 20 tied with T. Bradley 20, C. Austin 15 lost to D. Noonan 22, A. Young 18 d J. Reimann 16.

Trentham 47 lost to Kyneton Golf 65: R. Dobinson 15 lost to A. Plowman 17, C. McKeone 17 lost to B. Godbolt 25, B. Mahar 15 lost to P. Linehan 23.

Lancefield 65 d Kyneton 46: B. Holmes 15 lost to N. Jamieson 21, A. Andrews 19 d A. Mathison 15, J. Holmes 31 d M. Smoljo 10.

Close finish: The last end is in progess in the Romsey v Kilmore match, with respective skippers Daniel Noon (at left) and Cam Austin weighing up the options.

Gisborne 66 d Diggers Rest 49: A. Higgins 18 d D. Odgers 17, D. Beardmore 24 d B. Reidy 18, P. Williams 22 d R. Treweek 14.

DIVISION 2 Kyneton 74 d Woodend 50: D. Fisher 23 d N. Bickerdyke 14, M. Bermingham 15 lost to S. Pickles 23, J. Wells 36 d M. Dornau 12.

Macedon 90 d Broadford 31: R. Stapleton 24 d Broadford 31:G. Dickenson 22 d W. Blackburn 11, I. Guymer 44 d P. Hoskins 5.

Diggers Rest 62 drew wih Gisborne 62: A. Icely 18 lost to B. Wylie 21, S. Browne 14 lost to D. Wesney 30, R. Beckett 30 d R. Newton 11.

Kilmore 64 d Romsey 56: G. Williams 23d N. Tessari 17, A. Langdon 20 d A. Laing 15, L. Hodgson 21 lost to G. Gilligan 24.

DIVISION 3 Trentham 63 d Macedon 43: I. Bruton 20 d B. Swan 13, M. Hinneberg 25 d M. Cameron 11, G. Laurie 18 lost to B. Wasyl 19.

Gisborne (4) 55 lost to Gisborne (3) 64: P. Wellington 29 d F. Roche 16, F. Perich 10 lost to C. Butterley 27; J. Hunter 16 lost to T. Woodlock 21. Romsey 54 lost to Lancefield 70: D. Culpan 19 d J. Smith 16, C. Dean 23 d D. Safstrom 12, J. Boyce 12 lost to G. Stewart 42.

Club championships return to Kyneton Kyneton District Tennis Club has had plenty to celebrate this year, and the celebrations have continued with the success of the 2023 Club Championships.

The club was abuzz over two consecutive weekends of competition tennis that attracted many open and junior club players. There was an impressive lineup of local tennis talent on display across singles and doubles events, with players vying for a trophy and to have their names added to the club’s prestigious list of past club champions.

There were high spirits as the juniors took to the courts on Sunday October 15. Families and friends gathered to cheer on the kids who were competing in the 18 under and 13 under events. There was a huge turnout that included the talented, seasoned juniors and some younger, fresher faces, all representing the future of this fantastic, family-friendly tennis club. There was some incredible tennis played by the juniors, and a fun day was had by all. Congratulations to junior club champions Eden Muddle and Natalia Scuteri.

The Open event, held on Sunday October 22, proved to be an epic day of tennis. Overnight rain coupled with wind gusts and showers on the day threatened the cancellation of this eagerly awaited event. Players were not to be deterred and everyone braved the elements to ensure the day went ahead. And went ahead it did! Continuing well into the evening, with many players and spectators enthralled by the amazing standard of tennis, cheering the players on until the final match was completed well into the night. Congratulations to open club champions Lachie Shipard and Iona Scuteri.

Overall, it was an extraordinary two days of competitive tennis and family-friendly fun, with the club providing something for everyone. There was the mixed doubles event, which provided an opportunity for partners at home to pair up and become partners on the court.

The doubles events saw tennis playing parents partner up with their tennis playing kids, many relishing this ‘first time’ experience. Players and spectators enjoyed the days’ festivities including barbecue lunch and afternoon tea served up by the club’s many volunteers.

KDTC president Anna Cafasso said the club was very excited to bring back the club championships after a three-year hiatus.

“It was a delight to watch the amazing tennis on display from our junior and open club players,” she said.

Anna highlighted the fair play in which the tennis was played, and fun-spirited vibe that was evident at the club over the two weekends.

“Both events were a huge success, and they were enormous fun to be a part of. Thank you to all of our amazing players, our club coach Marcus Wills, our vice-president Rick Lander and everyone who helped to make the 2023 KDTC championships an unforgettable event.”

Open winners and runners-up.

Men’s singles: champion – Lachie Shipard, runner-up – Peter Pochettino.

Women’s singles: champion – Iona Scuteri, runner-up – Susie Baldwin.

Men’s doubles: champions – Christian Muddle and Eden Muddle, runners-up – Harry Knox and Lachie Shipard.

Women’s doubles: champions – Michelle Ackland and Nicole Price, runners-up – Susie

Ladies club champion Iona Scuteri.

Mens club champion Lachie Shipard.

Baldwin and Kerrie Sheawick.

Mixed doubles: champions – Harry Knox and Kerrie Sheawick, runners-up – Karl Metcalf and Iona Scuteri.

Junior winners and runners-up.

18U boys singles: champion – Eden Muddle, runner-up – Mitch Gramlick.

18U girls singles: champion – Natalia Scuteri, runner-up – Simone Durrant.

18U boys doubles: champions - Mitch Gramlick and Eden Muddle, runners-up – Rory Easton and Lachlan Gramlick.

13U boys singles: champion – Alex Price, runner-up – Ollie Taylor.

13U girls singles: champions – Rory Vandersmagt, runner-up – Liv Muddle.

13U doubles: champions – Niccola Pochettino and Rory Vandersmagt, runners-up – Archie Sheawick and Oliver Sheawick. 13U tier two singles: champion – Jesse Tobin, runner-up – Henry Sheawick.

13U tier two doubles: champions – Jack Price and Jesse Tobin, runners-up – Cohen Gardner and Henry Sheawick.

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Runs flow freely in GDCA Bill West

Big partnerships by in-form Woodend and Gisborne batsmen highlighted the fourth round of McIntyre Cup 1sts matches on Saturday.

Woodend openers Harry Lawson and Marcus Stewart put on 151 before Macedon’s bowlers could break through, and the Vernon brothers continued to terrorise bowlers with a quick-fire 140 runs for the second wicket against Sunbury Kangaroos.

Reigning premiers Romsey, with skipper Ben Way producing a masterful innings of 87, kept their unbeaten record intact in a replay of last season’s grand final against Sunbury United.

Lawson dominated Woodend’s opening stand against Macedon and seemed set for a century, before being dismissed for 91 (three sixes, nine fours).

Captain Stewart went on to compile 80 and Dan Eastley contributed 44 in a healthy tally of 4/263 c.c.

Macedon was never in the hunt, reaching 7/195 with coach Tim Berzins making a fine 75.

Gisborne took just 33.1 overs to overhaul the 7/218 c.c. put up by the Kangaroos.

Riley Vernon followed up his 109 the previous Saturday with a run-a-ball 94, sharing a 151 second-wicket stand with captain Jarryd Vernon who hammered 59 from 46 deliveries.

Gisborne lost just three wickets, and rank as the logical flag favourites again.

Opposition bowlers have the difficult

task of working out how to dismiss the Vernon brothers cheaply.

Romsey has not peaked yet, and Way is pleased with the contributions coming from different players.

He shared a vital 70-run stand with Aaron Paterson to lift the Redbacks to 8/219 c.c. after they were a shaky 3/28 at one stage.

While the consistent Damien Edwards made 78 and captain Upul Fernando 38, Romsey won by 26 runs with Chris Marienfeld claiming 4-36.

The highest score of the day came in Johnstone Shield 1sts, with Wallan’s Bryan Vance compiling an unbeaten 123 against Aintree.

Another big partnership occurred as opener Michael Day scored an unbeaten 95 and shared a sixth-wicket stand of 101 with Michael Boland to rescue Riddell from a precarious position against Broadford in Johnstone Shield 2nds.

Stephen Gray scored an unbeaten 117 for Macedon on the Clifford Oval against Diggers Rest/Bulla in Jensen 2nds.

Wallan’s Ben McCarthy scored an unbeaten 102 against Gisborne in the same grade.

Hugh Fitzpatrick scored 95 for Trentham, but it was not enough to keep Melton South at bay in a tight finish.

Malmsbury’s two teams worked hard to defeat respective opponents Lancefield and Riddell.

McIntyre 1sts ladder positions after four rounds are: Gisborne 24 points, Romsey 24, Woo-

GDCA scores

Scores from Saturday’s McIntyre Cup 1sts matches in the Gisborne District Cricket Association included: Woodend 4/263 c.c. (H. Lawson 91, M.Stewart 80, D. Eastley 44) d Macedon 7/195 (T. Berzins 74, A. Grobler 33).

Sunbury Kangaroos 7/218 c.c. (D. Caruna 77, M. Green 44 n.o.) lost to Gisborne 3/219 (R. Vernon 94, J. Vernon 59, W. Kelly 33).

Romsey 8/219 c.c. (B. Way 87, T. Stevenson 38, M. Milne 35 – C. Boyes 3-27, S. Perera 3-39) d Sunbury United 193 (D. Edwards 78, U. Fernando 38 – C. Marienfeld 4-36).

Rupertswood 162 (A. Bond 57, N.Crotty 36) d Diggers Rest/ Bulla 131.

Johnstone Shield 1sts: Broadford 9/157 c.c. (J. Martin 46 – J. Stancombe 3-40) d Riddell 114 (H. Fisher 40 – B. Hickey 4-34); Wallan 3/244 c.c. (B. Vance 123 n.o., M. Clayton 70) d Aintree 134 (G. Singh 51 n.o.; Kilmore 9/172 c.c. (R. Smith 39, R. Hanson 37 – J. Francis 3-33) lost to Aintree 3/176 (S. Collins 63, J. Davis 47).

McIntyre Cup 2nds: Sunbury United 5/189 c.c. (L. Watts 86, A. Billinghurst 55 -- J. Rees 3-36) d Romsey 126 (A. Frost 39, S. Day 31 – A. Hannah 4-24); Macedon 7/163 c.c.(T. Coppin 57, N. Dodd 34 n.o. – J. Pettigrew 3-37) d Woodend 132 (Pettigrew 36, G. McDonald 30 – B. Scott 3-4); Gisborne 7/181 c.c (S. Docherty 46, W. Mooney 32) d Sunbury Kangaroos 9/134 (J. Cleur 44 – A. Headberry 3-16); Diggers Rest/Bulla 85 (J. Boyd 34 n.o.) lost to Rupertswood 4-85.

Johnstone 2nds: Broadford 8/147 c.c. (A. Culpin 33 – M. Day 3-15) lost to Riddell 5/148 (M. Day 95 n.o., M. Boland 26 n.o.); Rupertswood 5/119 c.c. (A. Pizaro 51 n.o.) lost to Sunbury East 5/120 (N. Dent 52); Wallan 6/179 c.c. lost to Aintree 3/180 M. Panna81, V. Sharma 49).

Jensen Shield 1sts: Malmsbury 7/198 c.c. (T. Logan 51, Matt Cox 50, P. Singh 34 – T. Bannan 3-30) d Lancefield 176 (Q. Kebble 3-26); Hanging Rock 8/187 c.c. (L. Vincent 58 n.o.lost to Melton South 5/189); Sunbury United 6/202 c.c. ( R. Alam 55 n.o.) lost to Aintree 9/203 (J. Sandhu 57)St Anthonys won on forfeit v Romsey).

Jensen 2nds: Blackwood 40 lost to Rupertswood 1/41; Wallan 5/234 c.c. (Ben McCarthy 102 n.o., J. Dodd 40) d Gisborne 6/175 (S. Shaw 86); Macedon 5/218 c.c. (S. Gray 117, T. Andrew 60) d Diggers Rest/Bulla 9/134 (S. Williams 3-25);Sunbury 4/191 c.c.(S. Fisher 71) lost to Melton Centrals 4/192.

Jensen 3rds: Melton 8/201 c.c. d Lancefield 9/156; Rupertswood 186 lost to Aintree 2/187 (P. Patlolla 101 n.o); Trentham 8/174 c.c. (H. Fitzpatrick 95, M. Reid 40 n.o. lost to Melton South 8/176 (S. Lowe 83).

Club North: Malmsbury Green 5/216 (J. Murphy 62, C. Ganim 43, G. Nelson 38dRiddell 5/178 (B. O’Mara 102 ret.; Malmsbury Gold 217 (M. Chivll 72, T. Kimber 35) d Kilmore 8/112 (T. Hanson 56 – J. Cutler 4-19) Woodend 6/179 (P. Jamieson 69 n.o., R. Matchett 32) d Wallan 4/173 B. Bingham 73 n.o.).

Club South: Woodend 80 lost to Sunbury 4/90.

In top form: Woodend openers Marcus Stewart (at left) and Harry Lawson put on a stand of 151 to take control of their match against Macedon. Lawson fell nine runs short of a century and Stewart contributed 80.

dend 18, Sunbury United 12, Sunbury Kangaroos 6, Rupertswood 6, Macedon 6, Diggers Rest/Bulla 0.

Matches this Saturday are:

Gisborne v Woodend.

Diggers Rest/Bulla v Romsey.

Sunbury Kangaroos v Sunbury United.

Macedon v Rupertswood.

Inspiration for book Bill West

Research is continuing on a book recording the history of Sunbury Football Club.

And those directly involved have been inspired by the quality of the 248-page Lancefield Football Club 1873 – 2023 publication, which proved to be a sell out earlier this year.

Long-time Sunbury resident Mick Jensen is well known to many in the Macedon Ranges through football and cricket.

He was working with Sunbury historian Peter Free on the project of compiling the Sunbury Football Club’s history a couple of years ago, and the first stage of their research led to Peter’s book ‘Teams of the Decades 50s, 60s, 70s’ and the first inductions into the club’s Hall of Fame and Legends.

Peter, a nephew of SFC ‘great’ Roger Free, was afflicted with ill-health, which led to his untimely death.

With Peter’s passing, Brian O’Loughlin, a long-time resident and former football club official, has taken on the role as author.

“Brian and I were greatly impressed with the first-class publication of the history of the Lancefield Football Club, and we hope to eventually produce something near this high standard,” Mick said.

Sunbury Football Club was formed in 1879, and won its first premiership in 1892, defeating Woodend 3.16 to 2.6 in the grand

Project continues: Mick Jensen holding Peter Free’s initial book about Sunbury Football Club.

final of what was then known as the Romsey District Football Association, a forerunner of the Riddell League.

Sunbury had won 19 premierships before crossing to the strong Ballarat League in 1997, after winning the Riddell League’s 1996 flag.

There were six Bowen Medals in the Riddell League won by Sunbury stars, the first going to highly skilled Barry Palmer with 25 votes in 1955.

“There’s no doubt generations of families involved with the Sunbury club many years ago are probably residing in the Macedon Ranges

and surrounds, and we would love to hear from them if they can provide anything interesting for possible inclusion in the history book,” Mick said.

“Old photographs and bygone trophies may be extremely valuable and worth recording."

He is the main point of contact for any helpful information, and has consulted with Denis Graham, a key figure in compiling the Lancefield history book.

Mick Jensen can be contacted on 0439 157 371 or email dianemick69@hotmail.com

Second edition released

At the weekend it was announced a second edition of the Lancefield Football Club 1873 – 2023 is now available. “We think it will make a great Christmas gift,” co-compiler Denis Graham said.

This edition includes updated captions, and a full list of players from the famous Emu Flat team of 1906.

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Bowlers on target in CDCA

Castlemaine District Cricket Association senior sides contested one-day matches in round three of the 2023-2024 season last Saturday. B Grade battled out one-day contests in round two and C Grade (Under 16) played day one of their first two-day fixture. The Women enjoyed a week's rest and return to the pitch this Friday evening.

Highlights of the round were Barkers Creek A Grade batsman Bodhi Robinson's 117-run effort against Castlemaine United and fellow Barkers Creek bowler Kalan Huntly's 4-16 with the ball. Campbells Creek Colts B Grader Leigh Walker also claimed 4-13 in their win over Newstead, and Guildford B Grade bowler Ben Tombs 4-45, but it wasn't enough to edge out a determined Hepburn. Colts Phelans C Grade bowler Brett Coon also claimed 4-13 on day one against Newstead. Results were as follows: A Grade Newstead 4-185 (Bradley Richardson 71 not out, Cameron Hepburn 21, Ben Walter 19; Robert Brown 2-27) defeated Maiden Gully Lions 5-182 (Guy Moore 49 not out, Robert Brown 44, Brett Haw 31; Ben Walter 2-24). Guildford 4-165 (Nathan Webster 45, Charles Bunting 45, DS Wijemanna 35; David Envall 3-30) defeated Muckleford 5-161 (Daniel Peckham 42 not out, Ryley Brennan 33, Dakota Slingo 20; Iran Indika 2-17). Castlemaine United 10-152 (Levi Chaffey 46, Owen Brasher 46, David George 28; Kalan Huntly 4-16, Nash Robinson 2-24, Lewis Stabler 2-33) lost to Barkers Creek 6-270 (Bodhi Robinson 117, Darby Semmens 39 not out, Nash Robinson 35; Levi Chaffey 3-64.)

A Reserve Taradale 4-161 (Brock Fletcher 75, Luke Cameron 34, Andrew Vance 15 not out; Billy Jury 3-39) defeated Harcourt 110-158 (Billy Jury 32, Scott Thompson 27 not out, Tom Kelson 23; Luke Cameron 2-16, Kym Szegedi 2-28, Caleb Kuhle 2-31). Muckleford 0-81 (Toby Chapple 32 not out, Tim Gingell 34 not out) defeated Barkers Creek 9-74 (Ben Van Egmond 23; Jack Smith 3-17, Patrick Leathem 2-9, Craig Tingay 2-21). Maiden Gully Lions 10-130 (Byron Rogers 29, Oliver McKenzie 16, Robert Douglas 16; Darren Hinck 3-21, Andrew Ferres 3-29, Jamie Allan

2-23) lost to North Castlemaine 5-133 (Jamie Allan 43 not out, Max Matheson 33, Zac Hinck 21; Joel Logan 2-27, Drew Warren 2-31). Castlemaine United, Guildford and Newstead had the bye.

B Grade Heathcote 8-159 (Tim Gleeson 46, Benjamin Poulton 27 not out, James Baker 26, Alex Williamson 19; Ed McEachran 3-28, Jack McLeod 2-12) defeated Muckleford 6-93 (Trevor Butcher 35; Brian Austin 2-18). Castlemaine United Blue 7-159 (Declan Brasher 46, Oliver Grainger 29, Josh Maher 21; Ashley Woodman 3-25) lost to Harcourt 8-163 (Kyle McLean 32, Jack Archer 24, Owen Bloomfield 22; Josh Maher 2-8, Will Penrose 2-31, Declan Brasher 2-33). Hepburn 7-250 (Nathaniel Lowe 56, Corey Pedley 55, Kallum Hartmann 41, Lindsay Olver 37; Ben Tombs 4-45) defeated Guildford 8-100 (Ben Tombs 26; Isaac Pedretti 3-23, Kenny Cummings 3-23).

Newstead 10-118 (Charlie Chapman 25, Ciaran Gardner 25, Travis Allan 24; Leigh Walker 4-13, John Prendergast 3-8) lost to Campbells Creek Colts 1-120 (James Collie retired 51 not out, Brad Sturgess 40 not out, Tayler Walsh 20 not out; William Garsed 1-52). Castlemaine United Gold and Taradale had the bye.

C Grade (Under 16) Muckleford made 10-158 on their first day of play against Castlemaine United Gold. Carisbrook were dismissed for 1030 (Jaxon Carmody 3-3, Sam Ross 2-8) and Maryborough (Lachlan Condie 51 retired not out, Jasper Trickey 25 not out, Keegan Doherty 19 not out) went on to claim the first innings win 0-101. Castlemaine United Blue made a positive start with 6-211 (Declan Brasher 53, Harper Kneebone 50, Samantha Brasher 29 not out; Jack Archer 3-10) setting a big target for Harcourt to chase down this Saturday.

North Castlemaine/Guildford were on fire making a fantastic 5-327 (Max Matheson retired 51 not out, Benjamin Cue 50 not out, Ryland Webster retired 50 not out, Alex Welch 48 not out, Rainz Webster 37 not out; Jakoby Noulton 2-60) against Barkers Creek/Campbells Creek. Newstead 8-113 (Geoffrey Cook 52 not out; Brett Coon 4-13) will look to hold off Colts Phelans when the sides return to the pitch this weekend.

Barkers Creek A Grade made a solid 270 to defeat Castlemaine United at Camp Reserve.

Photo: Max Lesser

A Harcourt bowler unleashes a delivery on the way to their win over Castlemaine United Blue at Wesley Hill Reserve. Photo: Max Lesser

KFNC seeks volunteers

As part of Kyneton Football Netball Club's commitment to promoting youth development and fostering a love for the sport, they are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join a junior football subcommittee led by Emily Dellios to assist in contributing to the growth and success of our junior football program.

Club president Hayden Evans said the club was thrilled to have Emily at the helm to lead this sub-committee.

"The Junior Football Sub-Committee will be responsible for overseeing aspects of our junior football activities, including team management, coaching, player recruitment, events, socials and ensuring the overall welfare and development of our players," Evans said.

"If you have experience in coaching, managing youth sports programs, mentoring or have a background in football or just want to volunteer your time with our great club, we encourage you to apply for a position."

Expressions of interest can be emailed to manager@kynetonfnc.com Successful applicants will be notified by email and invited to attend an initial meeting to discuss further details and plan for the 2024 junior football program.

KFNC’s Under 15s.

"The Kyneton Football Netball Club has a proud history of players who have donned the yellow and black over the years," Evans said.

"If you are a past footballer, netballer, committee member or supporter and want to get in involved in the future of our club, now is your time!"

Vic Country dominates

Kyneton Football Netball Club's Fida coach, Peter Connor, was selected as assistant coach for the Vic Country team that returned victorious from the AFL Inclusion Carnival this month.

This annual carnival for athletes with an intellectual disability is made up eight teams, with a team from each state and territory, and Victoria having both a metro and country team.

Fifty players from regional Victoria tried out for the Vic Country team and after selections, 16 players and three emergencies were chosen to represent the team.

The carnival was held in Springfield, Queensland, from October 9-13. The first two days, the Vic Country team played seven games with seven-minute quarters.

This round robin helped sort out the ladder and the two divisions.

Wednesday was a recovery day for all the teams where they were given the opportunity to have a guided tour of Metricon Stadium and some free time at the beach.

Thursday saw the teams played off in the semi finals to determine the grand finals for each division.

Vic Country dominated their division, coming home with the win on the Friday against Queensland.

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Forthcoming Auction

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A 3 B 2 C 2 F 874m2

55 Goode Street, Gisborne

A 3 B 2 C 6 F 7.3ha

246 Pipers Creek Road, Kyneton

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A True Masterpiece - 874m² approx • This stunning, custom-built new home is a testament to craftsmanship and elegance, offering a lifestyle of comfort and sophistication.

• 55 Goode Street is more than a home; it’s a statement of refined living. If you desire the best in quality, convenience, and style, don’t miss the opportunity to make this exquisite property yours.

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Opportunity for a Country Lifestyle • Picturesque location, surrounded by the natural beauty of scattered mature eucalyptus trees.

• Close to the Kyneton Township with Schools, Health services, vibrant cafes and restaurants.

• Whether you’re a horse enthusiast or someone with a vision for transformation, it’s an incredible opportunity to create your dream country property.

Saturday 4th November 10:30am

Auction Saturday 18th November 11:00am Web

rh.com.au/kyneton

Saturday 4th November 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Auction Saturday 18th November 3:30pm Web

Cherie Graf 0407 823 686

rh.com.au/kyneton

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

cherie.graf@gisborne.rh.com.au

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

A 6 B 3 F 6.88ha

27 Lavenders Lane, Kyneton

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“Woodside” 6.88 ha (approx)- Breath-taking setting

Strictly by private inspection

Expressions of Interest Web

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Introducing Woodside, a remarkable piece of history nestled in the heart of Kyneton. This stunning property, originally constructed in the mid-19th century by the esteemed William Lavender, stands as a testament to architectural and historical significance in the region.

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of a bygone era as you explore this magnificent home. Built with meticulous attention to detail, Woodside boasts a substantial bluestone construction, showcasing an exquisite and unique bond pattern in its stonework. This impressive residence was one of the largest in the district during its time, symbolizing both prosperity and prestige.

Contact us now to arrange a private viewing and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Woodside.

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

Kyneton 5422 2678 rh.com.au/kyneton

Gisborne 5428 4007

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Sunbury 9744 6334 rh.com.au/sunbury

Diggers Rest 8740 9666

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KN274149

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au