Midland Express Tuesday 9 May 2023

Midland

Testing world-leading technology

Angela Crawford

Kyneton Aero Club is flight testing world-leading Australian-made surveillance technology out of Kyneton Airfield

Pilot Warren Canning has been conducting development trials of the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment for Ascent Vision Technologies Australia

"The CM234 ISR gimbal (a pivoted support that allows rotation of an object) is the smallest, lightest, four-axis stabilised ISR gimbal ever produced," Mr Canning told the Express

"It can turn and look and be fully stabilised when we're bumping around in rough air

"It can be used in real time to surveil or target something, or used to post-analyse that data "

Mr Canning said the program started out as a Defence Innovation Hub project, a Department of Defence initiative to fund innovative Australian technology that may have an application to Defence capability

"Relatively early on in the development program, it showed such promise that it actually ended up in an acquisition project within Defence," he said

"So it is going into service with the Australian Army

"In addition, BAE Systems, which is a huge international defence company, has also chosen this particular ISR gimbal and I expect, subject to export approvals, that it will get widespread adoption from our allies, because it is that good "

While the new technology is primarily destined for use on remotely piloted aircraft, Mr Canning said it was more practical to undertake the flight trials on a crewed platform

"It was much easier to do all the trials on an aircraft that was crewed because we then had the flexibility of getting airspace approvals," he said

Mr Canning and fellow pilot Mike Bourke, the aero club’s chief flying instructor, flew out of Kyneton, all around Melbourne and at a ground range north of Kyneton with a range of targets set up on it

Mr Canning is an industrial strategy advisor on guided weapons, space and hypersonics for French international defence and aerospace company, Thales, and a former chairman of Defence Innovation

He worked as project lead on Defence Innovation's development of the wireless Non-Intrusive Flight Test Instrumentation system, or NIFTI, which won the prestigious Avalon 2019 National Innovation Award at the Avalon Airshow

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Warren Canning, pictured second from right in back row, with the AVT CM234 ISR Gimbal development team during a demonstration of the technology

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‘Nouniform existing character in Gisborne’

The applicant behind adevelopment plan for Gisborne's Ross Watt Road has been asked to resubmit arevised version to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

After seven hearing days, VCAT senior member Geoffrey Code found the plan was generally consistent with expectations in the planning scheme.

He found it provided an appropriate framework in relation to interfaces with surrounding land, amovement network, infrastructure, landscape, open space, and aneighbourhood activity centre.

However, Mr Code felt some modifications were necessary and both Macedon Ranges Shire Council and applicant ID Ross Watt Road agreed. An extensive list of modifications were suggested for a revised development plan.

First lodged in November 2021, the plan included development of 85 hectares with 700+ lots, achildcarecentre and neighbourhood shops.

The property at 89 Ross Watt Road is situated between the Rosslynne Reservoir and the Calder Freeway northeast of Gisborne town centre.

Earlier this year, councillors unanimously sided with planning officer advice to refuse the development plan on several grounds including its "unacceptable" response to biodiversity, waterways, bushfire, catchment planning management, built environment, and environment and landscape values.

The VCAT hearing highlighted that Gisborne was an identified growth area under State Planning Policy, Plan Melbourne and the Loddon Mallee Regional Growth Plan.

It also reflected on Gisborne's popula-

tion growth, which was at asignificantly faster rate than was anticipated in the Framework Plan.

Also agreed wasGisborne's shortterm need for the subject land to be made available for development in order to meet housing needs in the region.

The council felt the development plan "failed torespond to the unique rural character of Gisborne" and there were too many smaller lotswiththe 353townhouses and medium density lots comprising 44.7 per cent of the total lots.

However, Mr Code said the council placed insufficient weight on planning scheme policies encouraging "a range of housing types to support arange of housing needs".

Mr Code said there was aneedfor the development plan to provide avariety of lot sizes and types and that the "planning scheme encourages housing diversity generally".

"Diversity isassisted by arange of lot sizes," he said.

"The evidence is of amaterialundersupply of smaller housing on smaller lots in Gisborne."

He also commented that "character evolves over time" and "there is no uniform existing character in Gisborne".

"Lot size and lot width alone does not ensure asemi-urban character because arange of other factors are relevant," he said.

It was found that the design guidelines required more direction about the ‘semirural and village character’ outcomes to be achieved, particularly in relation to‘architectural design’ and ‘landscape’.

Arevised development plan is expected to be presented to VCAT for adecision.

Housinginthe spotlight

The draft Macedon Ranges Affordable Housing Policy has been released for community consultation before its adoption in June.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council's director of planning and environment, Rebecca Stockfeld, said the new policy built on the 2021 Affordable Housing Interim Policy and put the housing crisis on council's agenda.

"Council adopted its Affordable Housing Interim Policy with the goal to increase the supply of appropriate affordable housing in the Macedon Ranges through our role as an advocate, decision-maker, facilitator and investor," Ms Stockfeld said.

"The interim policy was developed as a first step to enable abroader range of work in this space, to put affordable housing on council's agenda and to convey council's interest to the Victorian Government and our community on this important issue."

Aminimum investment of $30 million has been committed to the Macedon Ranges for social and affordable housing through the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build initiative.

The policy looks at data from the latest Census and other data, revealing the profile of low and low-to-moderate earning households and those facing housing stress in the Macedon Ranges.

In 2021, households where mortgage costs were greater than 30 per cent of income ranged from 6.7 per cent in Woodend to 13.2 per cent in Romsey district. Overall, mortgage costs exceed 30 per cent of income in 11.2 per cent of households both in Macedon Ranges and in regional Victoria.

In 2016, the shire had atotal of 1036 households in rental stress with 490 households in severe stress or facing homeless. This represented 5.9 per cent of all households in the shire.

Testing worldleading technology

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"We did all the developmental flying for that, from about 2016 to 2019, out of Kyneton," he said.

"That was acollaboration between the Air Force, the company Iwas chair of and the Defence, Science and Technology Organisation where I'd spent most of my professional career in aerospace and defence research.

"We did the initial flight testing out of here and then at RAAF Edinburgh, and later RAAF Williamtown for supersonic testing."

Mr Canning is also amember of the Flight Test Society of Australia and an Adjunct Associate Professor and guest lecturer at UNSW.

He previously negotiated the US-Australian HIFiRE Program on hypersonic research with the US Air Force in 2006, and is now working on anew Defence Innovation Hub program for the Australian Navy.

Deputy mayor Jennifer Anderson said council's new policy was driven by statistics and would help council address the needs of vulnerable people in the community.

"In particular, when we look at the lease of new land and how the development plans, the overlays, the precinct structure plans are being developed, to make sure we include truly social and affordable housing –not adeveloper's definition," she said.

"Unfortunately the planning scheme at the moment, in my opinion, is not strong enough, but our document will advocate for that.

"There are some areas we need to be cautious with when we talk about 'diversity' –I think we need to make sure that those statements are not misinterpreted."

Mayor Annette Death said the draft had not been drastically changed from the interim policy and urged community members to review the documents.

To view the document in full and to make asubmission, visit the council's website. Submission close at 5pm on May 21.

Afinal Affordable Housing Policy is expected to be presented to the council for consideration at the scheduled June meeting.

Mortgage costs exceed 30 per cent of income in 11.2 per cent of households both in Macedon Ranges and in regional Victoria.

Council news

Council funding boosts local events

Congratulations to the17local groups who received funding through ourlastround of EventsGrants.

Someofthe groups to receiveagrant include TheGood Op Shop, Maldon Fire Garden,Goldfields Gothic and Run the Maine Events Grants supportslocalgroups who arerunning public and community-oriented events. Thenextround opens on Monday7August.

Find out moreaboutCouncil grants and read thefull listof recipients at mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Grants.

Employment opportunities

Regional AssessmentCoordinator –part time

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday15May

Maternal and Child Health Nurse –Team Leader –parttime Applications close at 9.00am on Monday22May

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

Upcoming Council meeting

ThenextCouncil meeting is at 6.30pmonTuesday 16 May.

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The idea for acoatdrive began when Lara, who works at the community bank in Maldon, bought anew coat.

No longer needing her old one, her thoughts turned to those who were struggling, and might need abit of help keeping warm this winter, and so the Good Coat Drive was born.

The coats will be checked over and sent on to Haven Home Safe to distribute them to those who need them most.

The Good Coat Drive is on now until June 30 with collection points at: Community Bank, Maldon, 81 High Street Community Bank, Newstead RTC, 45 Lyons Street Community Bank, Dunolly RTC, 109 Broadway

People can donate their old winter coats, that are still in good condition, at three collection points across the region.

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Magnificent jazz

The Castlemaine Jazz Festival is set to return next month and it promises to be bigger and better than ever.

An incredible lineup of new acts include both local talent and renowned performers from around the world.

Held on the King's birthday weekend, June 9-11, this year's festival boasts world-class jazz acts including big bands, little bands and honourable guests, Andrea Keller and Paul Williamson.

Get ready to be swept away by the sounds of jazz as you make your way through the historic streets of Castlemaine.

From traditional to contemporary, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this year's festival.

Special guest Paul Williamson’s quartet performance will feature spirited and adventurous interpretations of music by

the iconic jazz pianist and composer, Thelonius Monk. The quartet features Paul Williamson (trumpet), Aaron Choulai (piano), Sam Bates (drums) and Blakely McLean Davies (double bass).

Equally as special, Andrea Keller is appearing with hertrio ‘Transients’ featuring Julien Wilson (saxophone), Sam Anning (double bass) andKeller(piano) andwill also be performing original compositions from all three musicians.

There will be plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy, so why not make aweekend of it and soakupall the stunning sights andsounds that the beautiful town of Castlemaine has to offer?

Early bird tickets are on sale until May 14 so make sure you snap up yours today at www.castlemainejazzfestival.com.au

Social housing to progress

Macedon Ranges Shire Council will lease 3-5 Noel Street at Lancefield to Wintringham Housing Limited for social housing. Five existing units on the land will be demolished and 12 social housing units are expected to be built.

Councillors approved the 20-year term lease with Wintringham at last month's council meeting, where they also voted to release the draft Macedon Ranges Affordable Housing Policy. It also follows Macedon Ranges' investment from the state government under the Big Housing Build initiative.

Wintringham will lead the next steps in the process including lodging aplanning permit and further community consultation.

The ‘worst year yet’

Macedonresidents impacted by this year's Autumn Festival have reached breaking point.

They arecalling on Macedon Ranges Shire Council to start planning now for more drastic measures to addressthe crowds and traffic

Residents say little has changed to traffic management despite advertising ramping up for the Macedon RangesAutumn Festival.

The shire-wide festival was inspired by the alreadyhigh level of interest and visitation for the changingautumn leaves of Macedon's Honour Avenue.

"Every year the problems havebeen building. It'sgetting bigger and bigger," one residenttold the Express

"We get people parking all over the place, sitting on gates, climbing fences, picnicking on the front lawns of private residences, people relieving themselves in frontgardens, and nothing is helping. On Anzac Day, cars were bumper to bumper all the way back past the off-ramp. Thiswas theworst year fortourists yet and the tree leaves didn't even turn red."

Now some residents are calling to block off traffic to the town altogether and to bus people in,and for physical blockades tostop illegal parking.

While residentstakepart in council-led planning sessions aheadof the festival each year, one resident felttheir concerns were falling on deaf ears.

"Every yearthe residentsmeet with the council and tell themthatthe signsdon't work. People just park everywhere. We're beginning to feellike they don't givea damn," the resident said

Last weekMRSC CEOBernie O'Sullivan said there had been an"unprecedented number of visitors" to Honour Avenue and surrounding areas. Hemadeefforts to reassure residents that council staff had done

theirutmost to implement traffic andsafety measures.

MRSC director ofplanning and environment, Rebecca Stockfeld, said there were several measures implemented this year informed by feedback from the previous year.

She said one of those measures was "moresignage to better guide visitors and enforce temporary changes" including 'No U-turn' repeatersigns along MountMacedon Road and additional 'No standing' signage on oneside of Devonshire Lane and Officer Lane, making Officer Lane the U-turn point for all vehicles.

Ms Stockfeld said there were also speed reductionsto40km/h in the immediatearea and an increased number of traffic controllers on site, for the safety of visitors and residents. She saidadedicated site coordinator was contracted to liaise withtraffic, Local Laws, buses and gardens every weekend/ public holiday, ensuringbettercommunication and coordination of measures.

Ms Stockfeld said further efforts responding to feedback were additional amenities such as toiletsand bins, and vehiclepasses for Honour Avenue residents to maintain theiraccess.

She said residents also had access to signagetoinstall on fences advisingvisitors of private property (no access) and to keep driveways clear in three languages (English, Mandarin,Hindi), for more clear communication to visitors.

"Potential further improvementstoparking and traffic will be among the matters considered as part of ourannualreviewprocess," Ms Stockfeld said.

"Temporary April measuresmay be finished, however, council’slocal laws officers will be continuingtomonitor the Macedon area particularly over coming weeks, to ensurevisitors are continuing to complywith localrulessuchasparking."

No onehas the lastword

This June, the 2023 Castlemaine Documentary Festival will celebrate the connection between filmmakers, films and audiences and the lure of documentary storytelling in the heart of regional Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung country.

C-Doc, now in its ninth year, will run from June 16-18 at the iconic Theatre Royal in Castlemaine, mainland Australia’s oldest continuously operating cinema.

The festival brings an outstanding selection of eight Australian and international feature-length films, along with stimulating panel discussions and conversations where viewers will have the chance to engage with filmmakers, panellists and other festival-goers.

Aselection of films will also be available to view online.

Several Australian films will premiere at the festival including Trained To See –Three Women and the War, Equal the Contest, The Thief Collector and Weed & Wine Festival director Claire Jager said organisers were calling this 2023 edition of C-Doc –'No One Has The Last Word'.

"The films in this year's program are as entertaining as they are authoritative and generous, challenging our preconceived notions and norms, and inviting us to step into the lives of others and see their worlds," Jager said.

"Audiences will have the chance to enjoy great immersive storytelling that exposes the range and layered depths of the people we are and the lives we inhabit, from the local to the global, past and present.

"From the exhilarating tension we feel as we see what’s happening deep beneath the ice caps, to the maverick Elvis-singing teacher who arms his young charges with lessons from Plato.

"The coming together of ancient cultures in asurprising take on our colonial past, the women trailblazers at the forefront of the birth of photojournalism, and the unravelling intrigue of secret double lives in awildly entertaining film about a1980s art heist."

This year C-Doc introduces asecond venue –The Yurt –a beautiful micro-cinema located in easy walking distance to the Theatre Royal.

The Yurt features an alternative program of family-friendly sessions across the Saturday and Sunday mornings and enticing programs for young people in the afternoons and evenings. It will also host an immersive interactive parlour game, Werewolves, for more daring festival-goers.

C-Doc’s closing night will see the

Come to the cabaret

Kyneton Theatre Company is hosting a fundraiser cabaret night at the Bluestone Theatre. This is anight of music, song and laughs where the community gets to be the stars. There will be live performances all night, trivia, plus asilent auction. Drinks will be available at the bar. BYO nibbles. Tables of 10 available, but smaller parties can jump on any available table.

Kyneton Caberet Night will show at Kyneton's Bluestone Theatre on Saturday June 24 at 7pm.

The company is also taking expressions of interest for performers. If you can sing, dance, juggle, play an instrument or tell afew jokes, youcan apply by visiting: kynetontheatrecompany.com.au and clicking the 'Apply to Perform' button.

extraordinary early silent masterpiece, GRASS –madein1925, accompanied by alive music score by ZÖJ –a Ballaratbased duo featuring the exquisite voice of Gelareh Pour and Persian Kamancheh, with Brian O'Dwyer on drum kit.

GRASS is testament to the sheer forces of nature and the human spirit as we witness the annual migration of the nomadic Bakhtiari tribe into Iran. Fifty thousand people and half amillion animals make the perilous journey each year in search of fresh grasslands, crossing araging river torrent nearly akilometre wide and traversing over an impossible terrain up sheer snow-covered mountains tofinally descend to their winter pasture.

To view C-Doc’s full program and to purchase tickets, visit cdocff.com.au.

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Raise theflagfor IDAHOBIT

Kyneton will show its support for the LGBTIQA+ community next week as it raises the rainbow flag to mark International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)

Organised by Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, the event is an important date in the local calendar as Macedon Ranges residents, businesses and community groups join people all over the world to celebrate diversity and raise awareness of the ongoing discrimination faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex

community There will be a free sausage sizzle and guest speakers including MRSC CEO Bernie O’Sullivan and mayor Annette Death

“I look forward to once again raising the rainbow flag this year, in a simple but clear statement of our support for our LGBTIQA+ community and this year’s theme of ‘Together always: united in diversity’,” Cr Death said

The flag raising event takes place next Wednesday May 17 at 12pm at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute, 81 Mollison Street, Kyneton

Get youbig ideas funded

Community groups have until June 5toapply Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s 2023-24 Community Funding Scheme and Events and Festivals grants programs.

The Community Funding Scheme is open to not-for-profit community groups and will be allocated under three streams, including community, cultural and environmental projects; organisational support; and small community infrastructure.

The Events and Festivals Grant Program offers funding and in-kind support (including in-kind venue hire) for both not-for-profit and commercially run events.

Council’s director of community, Maria Weiss, said the grant programs provided an opportunity to support local groups and organisations that played apivotal role in strengthening community inclusion.

“Last year we provided nearly $250,000 in funding and just over $10,000 of in-kind support through these two grant programs,” she said. “This enabled the delivery of arange of activities which provided broad community benefit.”

“We encourage groups in our community who have an idea for aproject or event, but just need some additional funding to bring it to fruition, to submit their application for consideration.”

For information on workshops, guidelines or to apply for either grant program, visit: mrsc. vic.gov.au/grants, email grants@mrsc.vic.gov.au or call 5422 0333.

Rationale grand tour

Australian luxury skincare brand, Rationale, opened the doors of its head office at Kyneton to the local business community at arecent special networking event.

The networking night was organised by Business Kyneton and featured aQ&A session with Rationale CEO Shamini Rajarethnam.

The 70 business guests were also treated to agrand tour through the state-of-theart facility that has just recently opened in Kyneton.

Get better connected

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has developed anew way to help people connect with their neighbours.

In partnership with local Neighbourhood Houses, and through an Emergency Recovery Victoria Community Led Resilience Grant, the council has created acardconversation going.

The shire has experienced several natural disasters over years including fire, severe storms and flooding.

Building stronger ties in the community are expected to help individuals and communities bounce-back from these unprecedented events faster.

With the Neighbours Connect card people can get ready to deal with any emergency by getting to know the people around them.

After an emergency, would you welcome acheck-in from your neighbours? Let them know, and whether you are able to check in on them, with the Neighbours Connect card.

The Neighbours Connect cardacts as an 'ice-breaker' to share alittle about your household, and learn alittleabout your neighbours in return.

You can collect cards from your local neighbourhood house and your nearest council customer service centre.

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Immortals unveiled in newexhibition unv v veiled new exhibition

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An exhibition honouring our World War Idiggers was recently unveiled at Maryborough's new-look Central Goldfields Art Gallery.

Featuring the work of Castlemaine artist Clayton Tremlett, Immortals celebrates and connects ashared history for regional communities and brings together a portrait study of the faces of digger memorials throughout Victoria. Through his comparative portrait study, Tremlett provides us with an opportunity to focus on cenotaphs to fallen soldiers in WWI.

Tremlett told the Express the latest exhibition was the second iteration of the project that had spanned almost five years.

"The first exhibition of 46 portraits was at the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Bendigo in May 2022.

"This latest edition features 54 digger memorials and will culminate will the exhibition of all 65 portraits at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne in October," Tremlett said.

The artist and restoration expert said there was amyth that the digger memorials were mass-produced and his research set out to dispell this.

Tremlett said he enjoyed the opportunity to visit communities all over regional Victoria and document each monument depicted in the exhibition.

With most of the monuments facing east, the artist was often onsite at sunrise to capture images of the faces of the diggers in the light of the rising sun. Each monument was digitally photographed between 80 and 120 times with one selected image transformed via digital editing software. The image was then separated into five tonal (grey) layers and produced as ascreen print that resembles aWWI studio portrait.

"Some of the monuments were quite high so Ihad to utilise ladders and even adrone to capture images of the detail in the faces. In some cases it is the first time community members have been able to view the faces of these memorials up close," Tremlett said.

The result of Tremlett’s extensive research shows that each Digger Cenotaph is aunique individual and not just mass-produced generic faces as may be assumed by the onlooker.

"No two are the same. Each memorial was fundraised for and installed as aresult of grassroots movements by local communities to honour those 'volunteers' who served and paid the ultimate price. Many feature the names of the dead and also those who enlisted.

"I discovered around aquarter were created by a pacifist of Swiss German heritage, August Rietman, who worked at HBCorben and Son of Clifton Hill," the artist said.

"Around 50 per cent were produced by Italian artisans often from Carrara marble. Many of these figures have the appearance and accoutrements of Italian Alpini soldiers," he said.

Most of the figures created in Australia were carved from marble, four from sandstone, and four are bronzes sculpted by Margaret Baskerville and Charles Web Gilbert.

"The majority of monuments feature men –most

characterised as infantry soldiers. However, there are four sergeants and four light horsemen, six are women with differing allegories, which depict victory or peace. One may be anurse but the research on this is ongoing. There are no memorials that I've seen honouring the service of the 400 Victorian Indigenous soldiers who volunteered," he said.

Virtually every memorial incorporated Harcourt granite as its central pedestal.

Local community members can catch an Artist's Talk with Tremlett at the Maryborough gallery this Sunday, May 14, at 2pm to learn more about the exhibition and his art practice.

The exhibition will be on display until June 11.

Central Goldfields Art Gallery is located at 1Neill Street, Maryborough. The gallery is open from Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm and entry is free.

Castlemaine artist Clayton Tremlett is pictured at the launch of Immortals at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery

Photo: James McArdle

Teaand song

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea and Song is on again at Lauriston Community Hall.

On Sunday May 14, Lauriston Hall lights up again with acclaimed singer Gretta Ziller to entertain not only your mum, but the whole family. The day is acelebration and treat for mums and grandmothers, with adelicious afternoon tea provided.

The dynamic Gretta is aclassically trained musician and will perform adazzling range of pop, rock and blues-influenced Americana songs. Get your tickets now as last year it sold out. Tickets $25, kids under 15 free @trybooking.com/CHHWK

From 3pm 440 Lauriston Road, Lauriston. Enquiries: lauristonhallvic@gmail.com

Award-winning Australian dog photographer, Kerry Martin of Puppy Tales, is raising funds for animal rescue charities Pawfect Pals Animal Rescue and Australian Animal Protection Society by photographing dogs for the international Tails of the World book project.

And the adored dogs of the Macedon Ranges towns have the opportunity to be apart!

Sessions will be photographed by Kerry throughout beautiful areas in regional Victoria and featured in the official Tails of the World Volume 2.Thiswill be abeautiful coffee table book featuring stunning pet

portraiture from professional photographers all around the world.

Kerry will be offering sessions in Kyneton and surrounding areas from May 31 to June 4for dogs to be featured in this book.

Session spots are strictly limited. The $100 participation fee and five per cent of photography wall art sales from the sessions will be donated to Pawfect Pals Animal Rescue and Australian Animal Protection Society.

Applications are now open. To get your best 'furiend' involved, visit puppytales.com. au/tailsoftheworld.

Kerry Martin founded Puppy Tales in

2010. As the ‘Chief Canine Cuddler’ she creates incredible experiences to give fun-loving pet parents 'phodography' they’ll adore and as alasting tribute to their best friends.

“For the second year it’s athrill and honour to be apart of the Tails of the World Collective and selected as acontributing photographer to the international book project,” Martin said.

“I’m su-paw excited to be using my photography to make adifference to animals in need.I also adore that Iget to showcase some of the most beautiful areasinVictoria with the dogs Iphotograph for the project.”

Schools share in grants

Newham Primary School and St Ambrose’s Parish School Woodend will share in federal grants to upgrade school infrastructure and equipment.

Under the Schools Upgrade Fund, Newham Primary School will receive $25,000 to build new outdoor learning spaces, and St Ambrose’s Parish School Woodend will receive $25,000 to upgrade existing outdoor learning spaces, installing and upgrading shade structures and repairs to school facilities.

McEwen MP Rob Mitchell announced the grants last week.

“Our local schools deserve great infrastructure and quality equipment to help students achieve their best," he said.

“This is agreat outcome and I’m happy that we can deliver this funding to much-needed projects for our local schools.”

All schools across the country were invited to apply for the funding and projects were assessed by the Department of Education and selected based on need.

Photos: PuppyTalesPhotography

CELEBRATING THE THE CHANGE MAKERS

Castlemaine’s SES

Jo Willen (pictured) has been amember of the State Emergency Service for nearly three years, and was encouraged to join by fellow members. Jo’s also been aCFA volunteer for more than 30 years so had lots of skills to bring to the Castlemaine SES unit.

“I’ve had experience as acrew leader, truck driver and code one driver –driving to emergencies with lights and sirens –aswell as the ability to help people,” Jo says. “I’m also good at staying calm under pressure.”

Something Jo loves about being amember of the SES is meeting new people and learning new skills.

“You get to learn so many things, like learning road crash rescue skills, tying knots, and how to sandbag, which is really hard work –you’d never know laying asandbag properly could be so technical!” Jo says. “But the most important thing is teamwork and communication. We’ve all got different knowledge and skills, and we can all teach each other and help each other out.” But being an SES volunteer isn’t just about rushing out the door

in the middle of the night to move fallen trees off the road, assisting in road crash rescues, or helping find lost hikers.

“There are so many other important jobs we need help with that anyone can do,” Jo says. “You might be great at writing grant applications or helping out at community information sessions.

If you can’t help out with the physical side of being in the SES, you could come in and do some cooking while our members are out on abig job. There are lots of things behind the scenes that volunteers can do to assist. We have volunteers who range in age from 16 to seniors.”

Jo’s favourite thing about volunteering with the SES is helping people out. “If Ican help somebody and make their day abit better, that makes me feel really good, and proud of our unit. I’m proud to be avolunteer –Iloveit.”

If you’d like to learn more about volunteering with the SES, go along to the SES open night at 7pm on Tuesday June 6at1 Scotts Avenue, Castlemaine. Scan the QR code in the advertisement below to register your attendance.

Buda Historic Home and Garden

Do you love our heritage? Arts and culture? Gardening? Or simply meeting new people and being involved as part of ateam?

Buda Historic Home and Garden is actively looking for new volunteers to help in avariety of interesting and stimulating areas of work.

Buda was the home of noted Hungarian silversmith Ernest Leviny and his family. Two generations of the Leviny family lived there continuously for 118 years, from the goldrush era until 1981,

Mount Alexander Shire

National Volunteer Week is coming up and Mount Alexander Shire Council thanks the amazing volunteers who do so much to look after the community.

Volunteers have aprofoundimpactonthe lives of others. They welcome visitors to the region, drive buses, serve meals, keep senior residents company, look after community centres, care for the natural environment, and so much more.

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity for organisations to acknowledge the people who give their time, experience and talents freely to the community, and council would like to do the same.

Council’s manager of community wellbeing, Rosalie Rogers, says volunteers are essential to the wellbeing of

our community.

and the property is unique because it houses acollection of Australian artworks including those by Ernest and five of his talented daughters. The house and garden were opened to the public in 1982 as ahouse museum and Buda’s volunteers have been instrumental in the day to day running of the organisation ever since. Buda is indebted to its dedicated volunteers who contribute to making it agreat place. Volunteers specialise in many different

“We appreciate all the time and energy that volunteers put into our community,” Rosalie says.

“Our volunteers help us run events, look after sports and recreation reserves, tend to our natural environment, and keep vulnerable members of our community company.

“Volunteers are the reason that we’re able to host so many community programs and we really couldn’t do it without them.

“Please know that the work you do is recognised, valued and deeply appreciated. Ihighlyencourage anyone who’s thinking about volunteering to get in touch. There are so many ways to get involved and you really make a difference to the lives of others.”

areas, including the committee, reception and giftshop, gardening, house maintenance and collection, tour guiding, administration, Buda functions and events.

Buda is always keen to welcome new volunteers to the organisation. If you are interested in becoming involved as avolunteer at Buda, call 5472 1032 or get in touch by emailing admin@ budacastlemaine.org. There is also a volunteer expression of interest form on the Buda website.

Castlemaine Community House is inviting local volunteers to eat for free at aspecial National Volunteer Week Community Lunch on Tuesday May 16 as athank you for all their hard work and generosity.

It will be on from 12.30pm-1.45pm at the Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street. Cost: $7 suggested donation (volunteers free).

There will also be amini expo of organisations with information about volunteer opportunities. Learn more about volunteering and find out what opportunities are available near you by visiting www. mountalexander.vic.gov.au/volunteer or by calling Monte MacPherson, council’s healthy ageing business support officer, on 5471 1797.

CELEBRATING THE THE CHANGE MAKERS

Community Lunch

The Victorian Goldfields Railway

Without volunteers, the Victorian Goldfields Railway could not operate its diverse range of heritage steam and diesel train services running between Castlemaine and Maldon, so abig ‘thank you’ is in order to all the railway’s hardworking volunteers!

The VGR needs more help, and they would love

to have you join their enthusiastic team and take on one of the roles required to operate this wonderful railway helping keep an important part of history alive for future generations.

There is far more to running arailway than driving the engine! There are many important roles to be filled –firemen, guards, signalmen, conductors, stewards, station masters, shopkeepers, and even bus drivers for VGR’s small courtesy bus. Volunteer opportunities and job roles are wide ranging and quite unique. Anumber of roles outside train operation include restoration work on heritage carriages and engines –woodwork, painting, upholstery and mechanical overhaul, just to mention afew of the interesting tasks. There is also

the constant upgrade and maintenance of the track to be completed if outdoor work is more your style.

There are roles in IT, strategy, master planning, marketing, graphic design, and event management for those more interested in administrative roles.

If you are looking for avolunteer opportunity that’s diverse and interesting, alongside agroup of friendly like-minded people and interacting with visitors to our region, then VGR is the place for you! VGR will provide training for those aspiring to learn more skills in afriendly supportive environment.

For further information, email the VGR team at: volunteers@vgr.com.au or contact Andrew on 0418 766 265. Visit the website vgr.com.au

As part of National Volunteer Week, Castlemaine Community House is celebrating the fabulous volunteers in our community by inviting all volunteers to dine free at their Community Lunch event at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Tuesday May 16.

CCH community development and learn local coordinator, Kerrily ‘Kez’ Jennings, says the event aims to celebrate our local volunteers, by inviting all volunteers to come along and enjoy afree community lunch on them. There will also be amini-expo of volunteering opportunities with local organisations and community groups, for anyone considering volunteering to come along for achat with the representatives and learn how they could become avolunteer.

“If you’re already avolunteer, come along and be celebrated! If you’re interested to

know more about volunteering in Mount Alexander Shire, come along and connect!” Kez says.

“Our volunteers are crucial to many of the important, essential, wonderful services and activities that happen in our community, such as our weekly Community Lunch, the Castlemaine State Emergency Service and the L2P program. So it important that we acknowledge and celebrate the incredible time, energy and passion our volunteers generously give.”

No bookings are necessary for lunch, but any community groups/organisations wanting to be part of the mini-expo need to register this with Kez by May 10 via email communitydevelopment@cch.org.au The lunch will begin at 12.30pm and run until 1.45pm. Cost $7 (suggested donation). Volunteers eat free.

Dhelkaya Health would like to express our deepest thanks to Volunteers Week acknowledges the vital support volunteers f und the shire.

To our current volunteers, thank you for your time, generosity and support. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

Our TAC L2P program is looking for volunteers to get involved in helping local people achieve 120 hours of driving practice.

The weeklyCastlemaine Community House ‘Community Lunch’ would not be possible without the supportofthe wonderful team of volunteers.

CELEBRATING THE THE CHANGE MAKERS

Castlemaine Historical Society

Castlemaine Historical Society is run entirely by volunteers who are committed to providing high-quality archive and local history research facilities.

The volunteers carry out avariety of tasks such as family history research, proof reading, data entry, administrative duties and garden maintenance. As well, members of the public who visit the historical society to do research are assisted by enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers.

Information from the society’s archives is made available to researchers through the work of volunteers who proof read and compile indexes. An example of information available is the Bradfield Database. This database has more than 13,000 entries and consists of items of news that were of interest to Ray Bradfield, and collected by him for many years.

Volunteers also work on the CHS general database and currently there are more than 75,000 entries available to researchers.

The Castlemaine Historical Society has been apart of the community since 1965. Throughout those 58 years, volunteers have collected, archived and made information available to the public, researchers from universities, authors, artists, people in the legal profession and many others.

All members of Castlemaine Historical Society value the volunteers and the work being done by the society in preserving and disseminating the wonderful history of the town and its surrounds. However, as with all of history, time marches on and begins to overtake us all. The CHS committee is attempting to ‘future-proof’ the society by ensuring that it has people willing and ready to assume key roles as they emerge in the future. Without good people in those roles, the society would, quite frankly, cease to exist!

Currently CHS is seeking expressions of interest in critical roles –secretary, assistant archivist and assistant research coordinator as well as volunteers to do indexing, become tour guides, carry out family history research and provide front of house support, which would include receptionist duties. You will be warmly welcomed as part of an enthusiastic team. For further information, contact Carol on 0427 831 426.

Castlemaine Lions Club

Becoming avolunteer and amember of aservice club has great benefits. Take the Castlemaine Lions club for example.

Membership not only increases your base of friends and acquaintances, it gives you the opportunity to ‘do something’ by giving back to the community. Many local groups and causes have greatly benefited from Lions Club fundraising. The Castlemaine club’s biggest fundraiser each year is its April Swap Meet. The Lions are helped out in the organisation of it by other clubs and groups who, in turn, are given their rightful share of the profits. All funds the Lions raise go back to help others. For example, some of the most recent donations from the Lions’ fundraising efforts went to Ellery House for anew wheelchair purchase. Another to benefit from Lions’ fundraising is the Castlemaine hospital, which most recently purchased new equipment for the operating theatre through aclubdonation. Castlemaine Lions holds just one meeting amonth so the nitty-gritty of the club doesn’t take up too much of members’ time. In fact, when it comes to meetings, the members call the tune so they suit! Have alookatthe Lions’ advert in this Volunteers Week feature for contact details if you would like to find out more about joining up. It is aclub that suits members of all ages.

Kyneton RSL

One of the main objectives of the RSL in general and the Kyneton RSLinparticular is to look after the welfare of our veterans.

To do this the RSL is very much reliant on its network of volunteers.

Support to our veterans is provided mainly through the RSL Welfare Office where assistance is provided with the DVA claim’s process and requests for other assistance areprocessed. This support takes many forms: camaraderie nights, morning melodies, members’ draws bus trips, subsidised meals and home maintenance services such as gutter and window cleaning and general garden maintenance. Financial assistance for pharmaceuticals and utilities may also be available.

To be able to provide this assistance to veterans, the Kyneton RSL holds two appeals each year, one for Anzac Day and one for Remembrance Day. The money raised in these appeals is used for the sole purpose of assisting our veterans and

Run The Maine

Now in its 15th year, Run the Maine is acommunityled and organised running event focused on running together and raising funds to promote good health. Hundreds of people participate in the event and funds raised go to Dhelkaya Health. The 21, 10 and five kilometre courses and the Run Bird Runshowcase the beautiful township and landscapes of Mount Alexander Shire.

The energy and drive for the event comes completely from this community. With plenty to organise beforehand and on the day, the event’s committee is always looking to expand its members. Whether it’s permits to be applied for, finding and securing sponsorship or marketing activities, task groups take charge of areas of work and get things done together.

The end result –asafe and fun, healthpromoting run –isveryrewardingfor all involved. If you’re reading this and would like to contribute to Runthe Maine 2023, contact Gavin Krasner at director@runthemaine.org

the only way Kyneton RSLcan raisethis money is through the dedicated efforts of its volunteers who give their valuable time, rain, hail or shine, to raise funds. The Anzac Appeal for 2023 raised about $13,000 and the RSL thanks all those who generously donated.

To ensure our veterans, past and present, are not forgotten, the Kyneton RSL also conducts services to commemorate Anzac Day, Remembrance Day, VP Day, Vietnam Veterans Day and Beersheba Day. Again, all these services are conducted by volunteers. In2022, local RSL volunteers contributed almost 2000 hours of their time, much of it in support of our veterans.

The Kyneton RSL would also like to thank the community for their support provided to its activities, in particular Baker’s Delight, Watts Fresh, PFD Food Services and P.G. Thomas for their generous support for Anzac Day.

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ThankYou!Toourwonderful,dedicated volunteers&committeemembers,now& overtheyears,whohavehelpedmakeour eventsuchasuccess.Togetherwe’veraised over$190kforDhelkayaHealth,promoting health&wellbeinginourcommunity SeeyouinSeptemberCastlemaine!

Pulitzer Prize winningplay winning play

The Mount Players' second production for 2023, Buried Child written by Sam Shepard, was first presented in 1978 and won the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for drama launching Shepard to national fame as aplaywright.

The play is an intense drama set in an old farmhouse, in midcentury Illinois.

Amacabre look at an American Midwestern family with a dark, terrible secret.

Heavily atmospheric and challenging, the play will entrance its audience with questions of morality and its take on the disintegration of the American dream. Although dark in many respects, it is delivered with humour and pathos.

There is hope, however, as the final moments of the play suggest salvation with asurprise ending.

With asuperb cast, brilliant set and one hell of ascript, the audience will be taken on an emotional journey under the experienced eye of director, Robert Wallace. This is the Players' 2023 Victorian Drama League entry where the theatre company has received numerous accolades for its productions over the years.

The season runs from Friday May 12 –Sunday May 28 with only nine performances, so book early to avoid disappointment at www.themountplayers.com or call 5426 1892 for assistance.

Cavalcade to gather

Celebrate National Motoring Heritage Day on Sunday May 21 by visiting –ortaking part in –the Cavalcade of Transport around Trentham Historic Railway Station.

Organised by Cool Country Classics, people are invited to take their classic or historic vehicle or motorbike out for acruise to Trentham and join the gathering of vehicles on display. Clubs are encouraged to establish starting points and travel in convoy.

Entry to the event for the public will be by agoldcoin donation with donations going to a local community group. Catering will be available from local community groups on site.

Enquiries 9558 4829 www.aomc.asn.au fb.com/infoaomc

Entry for vehicles will be from 10am and for the public from 10.30am.

Sydney Writers’ Festival Live and Local program returns in 2023 to bring the best of the festival direct to Castlemaine and Woodend Libraries on Saturday, May 27.

One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas, and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will live-stream its headline events to the two libraries. Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers.

Brought to Castlemaine and Woodend in real time, bestselling Australian author Pip Williams discusses her new novel The Bookbinder of Jericho,Booker Prize-winning author Eleanor Catton whose novels The Rehearsal and The Luminaries made their way to screen joins other favourite writers to discuss TV and movie adaptations including Tom Rob Smith's novel Child 44 was adapted for the screen.

Watch live as legendary author Helen Garner and podcaster Hedley Thomas explore the compelling nature of crime stories and later in the evening join Eleanor Catton, Richard Flanagan, Tracey Lien and Colson Whitehead for alively discussion about the state of the novel and the future of fiction.

Audiences are invited to participate in live Q&A sessions at each event, sending their thoughts via SMS straight to the Sydney stage.

Tickets are free but bookings are required. Visit www.eventbrite.com/cc/sydney-writers-festival-272189 for more information and to reserve your place.

Ashleigh Macken, Ron Kofler and GarryDover in rehearsal.

International bestseller and winner of the Man Booker Prizeand the Governor General’s LiteraryAward, Eleanor Catton, will be streamed live from the SydneyWritersFestival to Castlemaine and Woodend Libraries this May.

Law Week is an annual event which helps people find information about their legal rights and responsibilities and learn how to act on them. Victorian Law Week events help people to find answers to questions, know what help is available and learn how our legal system works.

Law Week events close to the area the area include:

Learning the law for community groups, May 15 (Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre)

Future life planning, May 16 (Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre)

Regional VCE students: Q&A with Supreme Court Judges, May 18(online)

More information about events, including many on line, can be found at viclawweek.org.au

Will new property tax affect you?

Will the new state government Property Windfall Gains Tax affect you?

From July 1thisyear, the Victorian Government will implement aWindfallGains Tax on the uplift in value that occurs as aresult of rezoning land.

Robertson Hyetts lawyer John Wellington (pictured) explains that ‘rezoning’ means an amendment of aplanning scheme that causes land to be in adifferent zone from the zone it was in immediately before the amendment. ‘Uplift in value’ is the difference between the capital improved value of the land before and after the rezoning. The uplift in value must be more than $100,000 for WGT to apply.

“Essentially this means that if you own land that is rezoned, and as aresult of the rezoning, the value of the land increases by more than $100,000, WGT may apply,” John says.

“The rationale is that owners are benefiting from the increase in land value as aresult of the actions of government in rezoning and therefore some of that benefit should go back to the community via tax.”

If you believe WGT may soon be applicable to your property, head to robertsonhyetts. com.au to find out Windfall Gains Tax rates, payment timeframes and exemptions.

What is atestamentary trust?

Janine Gibson of Aitken Street Family Law takes alook at testamentary trusts and how they can help you take control of how your inheritance is spent.

What is atestamentary trust?

Atestamentary trust is atrust established under the terms of aWill. The trust only comes into existence when the Will writer dies. The trust holds and protects all, or some, of the Will writer’s assets such as property, cash, shares, or other investments. The trustee of the testamentary trust is responsible for looking after the assets in the trust for the beneficiaries of the trust and for distributing the assets in accordance with the instructions in the Will.

Why should Iconsider atestamentary trust?

Including atestamentary trust in your

Will is one of the most powerful estate planning strategies you can use to protect your wealth and provide for the people you care for most. Proper and careful

estate planning can help reduce capital gains tax, stamp duty and other taxes that may arise upon distribution of your estate and also protect your assets from creditors, predators, or misuse.

Atestamentary trust allows for greater flexibility to deal with superannuation benefits and enables atrustee to decide which beneficiaries receive trust income should the Will writer wish to restrict access to assets or distribution for a particular beneficiary.

Benefits of atestamentary trust

Atestamentary trust as opposed to an outright gift under aWill offers beneficiaries the opportunity to split the income they receive from inherited assets, thus better managing their tax affairs. Another advantage is to protect minor beneficiaries or vulnerable family members, through the establishment of aprotective testamentary trust where inherited assets can be managed on behalf of the beneficiary.

Treatment Decision

Whileyour Will takes careofyour property after youhavepassed away,Enduring Powers of Attorneyare important to assist youduring your lifetime, shouldyou lose mental capacity due to advancing age, an illness or an accident. When this happens, it is important that youhave appointed somebody that youtrust to made decisions on your behalf.

At Aitken Street Family Lawwecan provide you with advice and help youtoappoint the right peopletomakedecisions on your behalf so that youhavepeace of mind.

Law Week makes it easy to find answers to legal questions, understand your rights and discover what help is available.

Expert advice in a supportive environment

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Get your free Will review

When you ask Jasmyne Cadman (pictured), Wills and Estate lawyer at Grainger Legal about Law Week, she smiles alittlewryly, “I’ve got to say, it was abig week for us in the Wills and Estate team. Ispoke to more people about their Wills within that one week than Ithought was humanly possible!”

In 2022, Grainger Legal opened its doors as part of Law Week celebrations and invited the public to sit down with alawyer for free at any one of their offices and find out what documents they need in place to avoid the risk of dying without aWill. The response was overwhelming.

“We were still getting enquiries many weeks after the end of Law Week,” says firm director, Joanne Santos. “It was quite apparent to us that many people were unsure what sort of detailneeded to go into their Willand whether or not their existing Will still properly catered for their needs.”

It’s for that reason that Grainger Legal will once again offer free, no-obligation appointments to discuss your circumstances and discover what documents you need toput in place. If you already have aWill, they will review your existing Will and letyou know if it is still doing what you want it todo. An appointment of this sort would normally cost $150.

The message coming from the Grainger Legal team is that aWill

The team at JS Lawhas more than 50 years of combined experience in family and criminal law, servicing Central Victoria. We understand the long-lasting impacts family and criminal lawmatters can cause,and approach all cases with compassion and respect.

is an important document, which reflects your wishes and distributes your assets in the event of your death.

Caroline Grainger, principal lawyer at Grainger Legal, says she doesn’t want anyone’s loved ones to go through the stress and extra cost of sorting out an estate without the benefit of aproperlyexecuted Will setting out the deceased person’s wishes.

“If someone dies without aWill, it is an added heartbreak to their family to have tosortthrough their affairs and then discover that even if they think they know what the deceased person would have done with their estate, they still have to abide by the laws of intestacy,” Caroline says.

“Often these situations end up in agreat deal of additional time and expense –asituation that could have been easily rectified by asimple and inexpensive Will being prepared.”

Victorian Law Week is managed by the Victorian Law Foundation and is astate-wide program of community events and activities that makes learning about the laweasy. Itisdesigned tohelp Victorians understand their rights, find answers to their questions, know what help is available and how our legal system works.

To organise afree, no-obligation appointment with amember of the Wills and Estates team at Grainger Legal, contact the office on 54070161 or visit their website at graingerlegal.com.au

Appointments are being offered at their Castlemaine, Bacchus Marsh and Sunbury offices.

Every client feels heard

The team at Macedon Ranges Family Law believes in more than just exceptional legal advice.

Principal lawyer Megan Puszkar established Macedon Ranges Family Law in 2013 with the ethos that is followed today: that through authentic and consistent legal advice, every client will feel heard, valued and supported and with this back up, people will have the ability to plan their future with confidence.

“The firm’s value lies in understanding family dynamics, projecting your voice, and championing your rights so you can plan your future with confidence,” Megan says.

Macedon Ranges Family Law cover all areas of Family Law including divorce, child arrangements, child support and asset division, and matters surrounding family violence, which can include legal support and intervention orders.

They also assist in administering deceased estates, preparing Wills and power of attorney documents and reviewing clients’ estate planning needs.

As well as Megan, the team at Macedon Ranges Family Law includes senior associate Linda Anderson who has been engaged in Family Law for most of her professional life. Linda has valuable experience in both private practice and community legal centres. Clients find her to be authentic, straightforward and armed with all the resources and expertise they need.

Suzanne Carey-Thomas heads the Wills and Estates department while also offering sound advice in matters of Family Law and Family Violence.

Then there’s Heidi Craddock, legal assistant/reception. She is the first person you’ll see when you walk in the door, and the first person you’ll speak with when you call. Heidi is responsible for everything from legal document preparation to practice coordination. While this year’s 10-year anniversary is amilestone for the practice, it is also ayeartoreflect while working hard to continue strengthening awell-earned reputation as the local firm that has your back when you need it most.

New merger opportunities

This year brought new opportunities for the region with the merger of the longestablished Ballarat based firm, Nevett Wilkinson Frawley Lawyers, and CurwenWalker Conveyancing and Legal to become NWF Legal.

The merger of these two firms is bringing many positives by connecting clients with enhanced conveyancing and property law resources, including LIV Accredited Property and Planning and Environment lawyers. This is complemented by the offer of amuch broader range of legal services, including litigation, debt recovery, family and defacto law, criminal law, insolvency and taxation, employment and industrial relations, while continuing to provide the local expertise in conveyancing, Wills and Estates management that is already on offer to Castlemaine clients.

The team at NWF Legal is excited to provide consistent, quality advice at agrassroots level to assist clients in navigating their legal requirements. With expanded office hours and plans to further support the Castlemaine community, NWF Legal is looking forward to developing the newly formed firm’s regional business and personal relationships.

Quality personalised representation

Keighran Criminal Law (KCL) is aboutique criminal law firm operated by former Kyneton resident, Heidi Keighran.

After completing VCE at Sacred Heart College, Heidi worked in the thoroughbred racing industry before studying law in Melbourne and Europe. With extensive experience working for law firms in Melbourne, Bendigo and Ballarat, Heidi returned to be based in Kyneton, but acts for clients across the state.

Established in 2021, KCL provides high-quality legal representation to clients who have

Serving the Macedon Ranges

Located in Gisborne, Kyneton and Riddells Creek, the Ranges Legal team believes your personal experience is paramount.

The practice covers the traditional areas of alocalised legal practice ranging from criminal, family and commercial law matters.

It provides innovative solutions within the information technology field that include project management, digitisation, procurement and start-up concepts. Discuss your legal matter with Ranges Legal and get asolution that’s affordable and equitable for you.

been charged with all forms of criminal charges.

KCL only takes acertain number of clients at any one time with a‘quality over quantity’ approach to ensure that each person gets quality personalised representation.

Heidi strives to continuously update her skills including doing aMasters of Criminal Practice. KCL offers Victoria Legal Aid funding to eligible clients.

To book an obligation-free appointment call 0431 904 217 or email heidi@keighranlaw. com.au

Law Week makes it easy to find answers to legal questions, understand your rights and discover what help is available.

SUPER QUIZ?

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. What is C-Doc?

2. Who edited and compiled the Macedon Ranges book Memories of Ash Wednesday?

3. What kind of group is the Redesdale Revellers?

4. Where will the 46th Historic Winton be held? (3 points)

5. Who is also known as ‘Councillor Peg’?

YourOPINIONS

Council take abow Tony Bell, CampbellsCreek

Mount Alexander Shire Council take abow once again for showing how to continuously waste ratepayers' money on projects BIG TIME!

Firstly, let’s look at Langslow Street. A local contractor gets the tender documents and prices accordingly, then another contractor comes up with another idea (outside the tender specifications) and this council falls for it because it is cheaper. Well guess what; Langslow Street now needs full reconstruction as it has been destroyed. Pat yourselves on the back for being inept.

General knowledge (1

point)

6. What date does Australia celebrate Mother’s Day in 2023?

7. How many litres are in akilolitre?

8. Who stars as Walter White in television series Breaking Bad?

9. What comes next in the Greek alphabet: alpha, beta, gamma, delta ? (3 points)

10. How many white stars appear on Venezuela’s national flag?

Secondly, you are now doing re-works on that thing you call afootpath on Fryers Road, Campbells Creek. The footpath, which had grass growing through it, was sinking in places, had water pooling and fire hydrants having to be raised. Not even 18 months old and you signed off on it. Also, someone in council didn’t get permission to asphalt over the old train line until now, to complete AND re-align this footpath. This footpath is now coming back to bite not you, but us ratepayers.

The continuous blatant waste of our money needs to be exposed for what it is. Ihave witnessed several projects where money could have been better spent, but were ignored. Try using local contractors who are familiar with the area and know what they are doing.

Time for one layer of government to be removed Ithink.

Cavalier attitude

Julie-Anne Gibney, Kyneton

I’m a57-year-old female cyclist trying to lose abit of weight and keep diabetes at bay. Ihave come to resent the cavalier attitude that some motorists have to cyclists on our rural roads.

While Idon’t feel comfortable cycling side by side, legally we are allowed to do this in quiet areas. Drivers however are required to allow 1.5m between their vehicle to vie sufficient space for safety.

Under the law, bike riders have the same rights and responsibilities as car drivers. Year round Iwearridiculously bright apparel of bright pink, orange and lime green when out on the bike. Iuse hand signals when turning, have abell, and ride in single file in busy areas, cycle early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid the peak traffic periods.

After my husband was hit by acar last year in Woodend on aSunday morning, we have installed video cameras to capture any future accidents. If you don’t want to be shamed or head to jail for killing someone –like anumber have already in this shire –give us some space on the road. Ihave already reported anumber of drivers to the police who have recorded their registration plates.

By the way, in Victoria,you can only ride on afootpath if you are under 12 or accompanying achild under12. You can also do this if you have amedical certificate stating that you have adisabilitythatmakes it difficult for you to ride on the road. Regardless you must keep left and give way to pedestrians.

We needa freeze on rents

Chris Hooper,Castlemaine

Iattended the Housing Crisis Forum recently at Castlemaine Town Hall. State and federal local members attended but there was no talk of rent caps. Some mention of trying to control AirBNB.

Aphoto of houses in Amsterdam (The Age,April 27) 'Model cities show way forward for Melbourne', that areall about four or five floors high, jammed together, no black roofs and not atree in sight. We look at these or maybe travel to Europe and ogle at old apartment buildings loving them. We return home wanting aseparate detached dwelling with agarden.

We have to stop spreading housing out further, covering land, creating less perme-

able surfaces. Houses now are so close together they may as well be joined and go up to create townhouses.These new developments have no room for greenery. as blocks are smaller and houses bigger. Black roofs means they're heat banks in summer. Yet another report on the News that housing developments are wrong. No infrastructure, black roofs etc.

Iremember ahotel in Paris that was part of alarge rectangular block that surrounded atreed garden in the centre. Why can't we do that?

What about old Australian hotel style buildings maybe two or three floors high containing afew apartments? Done with some sortofstyle these could fit into areas within existing suburbs and not stand out as super modern boxes. These can be near existing transport, shops, jobs, medical services, schools etc.

Building further and further out means all of these services have to be replicated. It's all awaste. We need afreezeonrents. No point building homes if people can't afford the rent.

At the moment

TomAllen, Welshmans Reef

Iwrite re 'Rates up by 3.5 per cent' (Express,Pg5,May 2).

It's always an interesting social phenomenon when humans try to diffuse/downplay intensifying social situations through the use of semantics.

The mayor of Macedon Ranges Shire, Annette Death, endeavours todojust this with the statement "everyone is facing cost pressures at the moment".

The first part of this sentence is largely beyond dispute. The second part requires greater consideration.

In including "at the moment" in her statement, Cr Death is insinuating that cost pressures at some point in the selfrectifying future will somehow, magically, go down.

Just what socio, economic, political manifestations will achieve this wondrous outcome Imustsay,isbeyond me.

The problem with statements such as these is that they have atendency to instil false hope in the human breast.

Icould here well add my own little quip and state: "For decades Aussies have been living high on the hog and now the party is over".

This is not necessarily such abad thing in certain respects. It's just that, as anation state, we shall obviously have to be awhole lot smarter about the way we go about things. We may achieve this or we may well not.

Benevolent dictator

John Power, Cherokee

I’ve decided that it would be easier all round if Isimply became abenevolent dictator.

Here are my Top 10 reforms:

1. Lots created by subdivision within the shire must be at least one acre each in size.

2. The narrow, winding, dirt roads through wildlife hotspots east of Mount Macedon (through Cherokee and Kerrie) will be subject to signed speed limits of 50km/h. Currently, unsigned default speed limits of 100km/h apply, resulting in horrific roadkill.

3. All local ratepayers will be issued with a‘Local Residents Card’, which will permit free or discounted access to specific shire services and facilities.

4. Make access to Hanging Rock free for local ratepayers. Currently, locals and tourists alike must pay $10 to enter the precinct.

5. Provide local ratepayers with three free visits per year to their local Resource Recovery Facility (i.e. the tip),asoccurs in many other municipalities.

6. Change the name ‘Resource Recovery Facility’ to ‘the tip’.

7. Enforce fines for littering along forest roads.

8. Create amunicipal trap hire service, principally to distribute cages for trapping foxes and feral cats, as occurs in many other municipalities.

9. Create a(centrally located) public hall in Gisborne for civic events and entertainments.

10. Create licences for landlords offering short-term rental accommodation, with powers to restrict or remove licences based on case-by-case amenity for local residents.

Blackwood RidgeGardens.

Nurseryman to present

One of the two creators of Blackwood Ridge Gardens will be the guest speaker for Kyneton Horticultural Club next week.

James Pethybridge, anurseryman of more than 20 years, will talk all about autumn colour. He’ll illustrate the talk with images of all the beautiful trees and shrubs suitable to grow in the Macedon Ranges while showing guests the magnificent gardens he has developed over the past 20 years.

He is also head chef of the acclaimed restaurant set within the gardens. He

grows much of the fruit and vegetables for the restaurant. The five-acre property, previously aderelict strawberry farm, attracted James because of its rich mountain soil, natural springs and cool climate –the perfect combination to build agarden.

Monday May 15, 7.30pm following a short AGM.

Kyneton Football Club Rooms, Showgrounds, Mollison Street, Kyneton. Members free/ guests $5. All welcome.

Bolinda PrimarySchool

Bolinda Primary School is agem in the world of primary education. This school offers auniqueand enriching learning experience to its students, with arange of innovative programs and specialist subjects that set it apart from other schools.

One of the stand-out features of Bolinda Primary School is its small class sizes. With afocus on personalised learning, students receive individualised attention and support from their teachers. This approach allows students to progress at their own pace and receive targeted feedback on their academic performance.

Bolinda Primary School also places a strong emphasis on social and emotional wellbeing. The school has dedicated programs and resources in place to support students’ social and emotional development including mindfulness practice, restorative justice and peer support programs. By prioritising students’ mental health and wellbeing, Bolinda Primary School creates a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports the whole child.

BPS also offer akitchen garden program, where students learn about healthy eating and sustainable living. This hands-on experience provides an opportunity for students to grow and harvest their own fruits and vegetables, fostering adeeper understanding and appreciation for the environment and healthy eating habits.

In addition to these initiatives, Bolinda Primary School offers arange of specialist subjects, including physical education,

visual arts, STEM, and Auslan. These programs provide students with the opportunity to develop adiverse range of skills and interests and to explore new and exciting topics. The school’s commitment to offering abroad andvaried curriculum helps to ensure that all students have the opportunity to discover and pursue their passions.

But perhaps most important of all, are the dedicated teachers at Bolinda Primary School. The school has ateam of highly qualified and passionate educators who are committed to helping students succeed. They work tirelessly to create engaging and challenging learning experiences and to provide the support that students need to thrive. Bolinda Primary School is aschool that nurtures the whole child, with arange of innovative programs and resources that support students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical development.

If you’re looking for aschool that prioritises your child’s wellbeing and offers awellrounded and enriching education, Bolinda Primary School is the place for you.

Highview College

The new VCE Pathway has afocus on shaping learning for students with an aspiration to enter the workforce, commence aschool-based apprenticeship, or study Vocational Education and Training courses through TAFE certification. They graduate with aVCE qualification and remain connected with their cohort. VM students undertake VCE and VET classes and their pathway is catered to their interests and skills. In Year 11, compulsory components of the course include literacy, numeracy and workplace skills, which are explored alongside VCE and VET courses (or School-based apprenticeships). In Year 12 the compulsory

elements include Literacy, Numeracy and Personal Development.

Year 11 Vocational Major students at Highview College visit adifferent local industry each week. They are immersing themselves in the world of work firsthand and discovering what employers value in their employees. They will also undertake an extended full-time work experience block in their area of interest. Student aspirations range from working in agriculture, health, beauty, business, retail and manufacturing. These students have a foot in the world of work while continuing to build their skills and experiences at school.

Tylden PrimarySchool

Tylden Primary School provides asmall school option to families in the Macedon Ranges. The school is well known locally for its pursuit of excellence and its friendly, rural feel.

Staff are experienced and passionate professionals and the school prioritises the development of astrong partnership between home and school.

“At Tylden PS, we are committed to the providing a challenging and knowledge rich curriculum that reflects best-practice in how students learn,” principal Lee MacDonald says.

“We prioritise literacy and numeracy development, with strong foundations laid in the first years of school.”

The reading program is firmly grounded in the ‘Science of Reading’ and classroom study in the early years includes synthetic phonics, phonemic awareness and decodable readers.

“We systematically build spelling, vocabulary, writing and comprehension skills to consolidate strong literacy skills for all,” Lee says.

“The numeracy program develops fluency in number facts, number sense and problem-solving skills in awellplanned and methodical sequence from prep to grade six.”

Specialist areas include ICT, Performing Arts and LOTE (German). The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program is avibrant part of school life with children working together in the school’s vegetable garden and cooking the fresh produce in the wellequipped school kitchen.

“Our school community at Tylden Primary School

is welcoming and our school is well worth avisit,” Lee says.

“Student leadership is nurtured at Tylden PS, so why not join us on one of our upcoming Open Days for aschool tour with the school captains?” Enrolment enquiries are welcome at any time, and at all levels.

Call or email the school to arrange an appointment with the principal. Phone 5424 8244 or email: tylden.ps@ education.vic.gov.au

HesketPrimarySchool

Hesket Primary School

is situated in the beautiful Macedon Ranges, nestled between Mount Macedon and Hanging Rock. The school has a rich history and strong school community and can celebrate more than 150 years of education. Hesket primary is small enough to be personal and large enough to have great benefits.

In the last four years the school has grown from 18 students to the current enrolment of 55 students. And there is plenty of room buildings and grounds are spacious with ample play areas and classrooms to further grow with the community.

The whole staff team at Hesket is incredibly proud of the programs on offer and the achievements of their students. The Hesket team believes in creating asafe, caring and supportive learning environment for all students with a passion centred around providing opportunities for every student to succeed academically, socially, creatively, emotionally and physically.

At Hesket

*The academic programs are evidence-

LancefieldPrimarySchool

based and provide the opportunity for every student to achieve their best *All programs recognise and support students’ academic, artistic, environmental, social and sporting talents

*The school works to ensure teamwork among school council, staff, students and the wider community

*The school recognises and welcomes parent participation where parents are partners with teachers in achieving outcomes for their children.

Why choose Hesket? Because from the first conversation you have, staff get to know you and your child and then atrue partnership in your child’s education will begin.

At Lancefield Primary School they are committed to the wellbeing of all members of the school community and promote positive relationships between home and school. The school values of ‘Learning, Positivity and Safety’ are reflected in everyday teaching and interactions between staff, students, and families.

Lancefield Primary School provides asafe, calm, and orderly environment making reasonable adjustments to ensure all students reach their full potential. The school is well equipped with engaging and vibrant classrooms and amulti-purpose hall. The grounds are established with arange of active and quiet play spaces including anew giant chess and checker area and vegetable

garden.

The Wil-im-mee Moor-ing Centre houses afull kitchen to support the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program for all year levels. This amazing program provides arange of social/emotional and educational/academic benefits to all students and encourages parent/carer participation.

The junior students take part in structured play-based learning. This ‘play’ promotes positive attitudes to learning, which includes fostering imagination, curiosity, enthusiasm, persistence, social skill development, cooperation, sharing, negotiating, and resolving conflicts in a positive way.

Throughout the school, staff model and explicitly teach the behaviours they want to see by engaging in the ‘School Wide Positive Behaviours’ program.

Lancefield Primary also engages students and monitors mental health and social/ emotional wellbeing through the Kimochis program, Berry Street Education Model and Department of Education Respectful Relationships program.

Incoming prep students participate in an intensive, engaging transition program to ensure asmoothand supportive progression from kinder to school.

Parent information sessions are held during term four to educate parents and allow them opportunities to get to know the staff and ask questions about their child starting school.

The staff encourage people to look at the schools website: lancefieldps.vic.edu.au/ to discover more about the school, staff, learning and what they have to offer. Call the school on 5429 2307 to register for atourorarrange an alternative time to fit in with your own schedule.

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CastlemaineSteinerSchoolandKindergarten

At Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten they celebrate Education Week’s theme of ‘Active Learners: Make, Move, Motivate’ every day. Steiner (or Waldorf) education is one of the largest growing education philosophies worldwide with more than 50 schools in Australia and 1000-plus schools internationally.

Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten has astrongschool community, with about 160 students from kinder to year eight. Families value this unique approach to education and some travel from Bendigo, Woodend and Maryborough. Steiner education is often described as ‘artistic’ in the sense that education itself is an art form, engaging the whole child –head, heart and hands.

Their approach to learning gives space for students to explore and express imagination and apply creative skills to all academic areas. Creative, hands-on and imaginative pursuits are avital element of each day at CSSK. Through this artistic lens, teachers develop learning experiences that enliven natural curiosities within each child. At CSSK teachers work to nurture alove of learning as they help each child develop their abilities. In the early years program, children are naturally building schoolreadiness skills through imitation and play, by engaging in daily tasks and routines together with time for individual and collaborative imaginative discovery. As children move into the primary years

MountAlexanderSchoolsNetwork

If you have achild who’ll be aprep student next year, take atourofyour neighbourhood school on Wednesday May 17 when its network Open Day to find out what’s in store for that up coming school student.

As school leaders, the network of Mount Alexander Principals know being part of your local community connects people. Your neighbourhood school provides a sense of belonging, embraces diversity and motivates children to be active citizens now and into the future. You can find your closest school on the website: findmyschool.vic.gov.au

programs and initiatives to cater for each individual school’s needs.

With every government school focused on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes, all teachers collaborate to meet the needs of every student and use evidence-based best practice to provide high-quality literacy and numeracy programs. As well as the core subjects, all schools offer arange of specialist subjects, such as digital technology, kitchen garden, languages, visual arts, performing arts and health and physical education.

their curiosity is inspired through stories of trial and triumph, and rich learning experiences that trace through ahistory of the world. Once in senior school, students make use of their growing intellect, ideas and beliefs as they explore and critically evaluate the world around them. The experiential approach utilises learning spaces including extensive natural outdoor play and learning areas, productive kitchen gardens, large multipurpose halls and the new science, technology and design centre for senior students.

To find out more about Steiner Education and CSSK go along to the next open classroom tour, Friday June 16 at 11.30am. Interested families are warmly invited to join in for aglimpse into each class followed by ashared soup meal. Book your place online at: cssk.vic.edu.au and for any questions, phone enrolments officer Tracey on 5479 2000.

As aparentatany of the network of Mount Alexander schools, you can be confident that your child will learn in a supportive and inclusive environment where every child receives the best chance to grow and achieve their goals. Student mental health and wellbeing is at the centre of everything teachers and principals do and schools in Mount Alexander Shire provide evidence-based

Children build strong relationships within their schools and they are encouraged to actively participate in their communities and the wider education system by putting forward their views, concerns and ideas. Mount Alexander Schools Network is one education system and all schools work together to provide learning experiences that allow students from all backgrounds, learning styles and abilities to be successful.

MalmsburyPrimarySchool

Malmsbury Primary School’s values are integral to fostering and building aschool community that is safe, supportive, welcoming and where everyone has an opportunity to grow.

The staff are dedicated to inspiring young people to become passionate participants in their future and good citizens in their community.

“We encourage leadership and personal growth through arange of classroom, community, creative and environmental learning opportunities,” principal Travis Pool says.

“Our school community sets high expectations, academically and behaviourally, to enable our students to develop as adaptable, inquiring, creative, courageous and environmentally aware individuals who respect and celebrate differences in others.

“We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, happy and be able to embrace and nurture a culture of wellbeing as they strive to be the best they can be.

“It is such aprivilege to lead this school and Iam very proud of the welcoming learning community we have created. Iextend awarm invitation to you to come and visit us and see us at work and play.”

To book atour, visit the website at malmsburyps.vic.edu.au

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Our school community sets high expectations, academicallyand behaviourally, to enable our students to develop as adaptable, inquiring,creative,courageous,and environmentally aware individualswho respect and celebratedifferences in others.

MalmsburyPrimarySchool believeseveryone has the righttofeelsafe, happyand be able to embrace and nurturea cultureofwellbeingas theystrivetobethe besttheycan be.

We offer:

•Awarm, welcoming schoolcommunity whereevery child is supported to achieve their best

•Teachers, Staff,and acommunity thatiscentred on and celebrates the individual needs of students

•Current SpecialistSubjects- Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Japanese/Auslan,

•Small Class Sizes

•OnsiteOutside of School Hours Care

•Fostering strong community connection and involvement.

Formoreinformation or to arrangeaschooltour,contact our Principal Travis Pool on tel: 5423 2284 or visitour website- http://malmsburyps.vic.edu.au/

RedesdaleMiaMiaPrimarySchool

Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School is asmall rural primary school in between Melbourne and Bendigo, not too far from Kyneton and Heathcote.

Because the school is so small, (currently 14 kids) the team there has the ability to know everyone in the school and play with them too. “When doing hands-on activities or anything you usually have to share, we don’t have to take turns! “I like how it’s really small and we get to do everything together.” –Oscar Fifer, grade four

GirtonGrammarSchool

Girton Grammar School in Bendigo is taking amajor step forward in education by unveiling acutting-edge Lumination Learning Lab. With virtual reality and augmented reality at its core, the Lab will utilise advanced technology and immersive experiences to enhance student learning. It will be the first in aschool in Victoria.

The Lumination Learning Lab represents asignificant investment in Girton’s educational offerings, with the school striving to be at the forefront of education by providing students with the latest in technology-based learning.

“As technology continues to shape and transform our world, it is crucial that students learn how to use and leverage

technology to solve real-world problems, innovate, and work collaboratively,” principal Dr Emma O’Rielly says.

“Girton Grammar School has astrong commitment to excellence and is dedicated to being aleader in education.

The decision to build this virtual learning space represents amajor step forward in ensuring our students are prepared with the necessary skills for success in arapidly evolving world.”

The Lab will be constructed by immersive technology company, Lumination, which has worked with schools across Australia to provide access to virtual and augmented reality. The Lab will be housed in anewly refurbished

building on Girton’s Senior School campus and is set to launch at the beginning of term three this year.

Girton Grammar School’s decision to invest in such innovative learning spaces demonstrates the school’s commitment to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork, as well as investing in innovative teaching practices. Through the Lumination Learning Lab, Girton students will learn how to explore, innovate, and collaborate with cutting-edge technology, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in aworld thatisconstantly evolving.

WHATDOESTHEFUTUREHOLDFORYOURCHILD?

The future requires ambition, determination and resilience. It’s fueled by positivity, agrowthmindset and openness to new ideas,new ways of doing things.

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It needsa moral compass and the strength of character to standupwhen required and be accountablewhen mistakes aremade. The future is the ability to collaborate, to supportothersand applaud their success while striving foryourown. To trulybepart of ateamwhile embracing individuality It’s reaching out and reaching up,lending ahand to friendsand strangersalike.It’s saying “yes”and putting kindness above self-interest

The future is now.

To find out moreabout the Girton differenceand howwecan help your childbecome future ready,including scholarship opportunities, call our Registraron54413114orsee our website: girton.vic.edu.au

Girton Grammar School is leading the way in Victoria with the launch of an immersive learning lab

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OurLadyoftheRosaryParishSchool

Walking into the grounds of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish School at Kyneton you will surely feel asense of welcome and care, and astrong presence of faith and pride –even before you meet any of the students, families or staff.

Members of the team at Our Lady are passionately Catholic and use their faith to guide their actions and values.

OLR indeed offers aphysically pleasing environment that fosters learning and growth but it is the human connections and relationships that is the real strength. They have a saying at OLR where ‘not only do we enrol your child, we enrol your family’. This focus on relationships and the family-school partnership drives the school’s thinking and the realisation that the wellbeing of the students and their families is directly related and interdependent with student outcomes.

Our Lady’s teachers and staff realise students are all on their own unique learning and faith journeys and that difference is to be celebrated and accepted. Our Lady of the Rosary students ‘learn by doing’, through arigorous yet creative curriculum.

The school is proud of its achievements and being apart of such an exciting and evolving Kyneton community.

Families interested in joining Our Lady of the Rosary Parish School’s learning community are warmly invited to give them acallon5422 2056 or send an email info@ olrkyneton.catholic.edu.au

SacredHeartCollegeKyneton

Experiential education

is the foundation of the VCE outdoor and environmental studies course at Sacred Heart College, Kyneton. Experiential education provides students with the skills and knowledge to safely take part in activities outdoors and to respect and value diverse environments. This blend of direct practical experience with theory-based study enables students to develop an informed understanding of human relationships with nature.

In March students from Year 12 outdoor education and environmental studies undertook their first experiential activity for the year to allow students to investigate relationships with marine and coastal environments. The first day of the stay in Portsea saw tides and wind in students’ favour, so the group capitalised on this and jumped into sea kayaks and followed the coastline for 8km from Sorrento to the Quarantine Station at Point Nepean. Next day students learned to scuba dive. The morning was spent in aspecially designed pool with instructors teaching the basics. In the afternoon they dived Blairgowrie Pier known for its colourful sponges and ascidians, sea horses, pygmy leatherjackets, mosaic leatherjackets, angler fish, globe fish, biscuit stars, elevenarmed sea stars, blue ringed octopus, anemone cones, decorator crabs, star gazers and delicate colourful nudibranchs. For the third day students stayed on land. They took to cruiser bikes and were guided around Fort Nepean where we learnt about the history of early settlement in the area and the historical defence strategies used

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to protect Melbourne. They visited military forts and tunnels and viewed the memorial where Prime Minister Harold Holt went missing.

Reflecting uponthe positive relationship that the students developed with each other and the environment, several students along with their families, have signed up to complete their dive qualification later this year.

Outdoor and environmental studies is a VCE subject offered to students in Years 10 and 11 at Sacred Heart College. It provides an opportunity for students to accelerate their VCE studies and offers a range of pathways beyond the secondary years including further formal study in areas where interaction with outdoor environments is central, such as natural resource management, nature-based tourism, outdoor leading and guiding, environmental research and policy, education, and agriculture.

This is just one of the many and varied hands-on experiences available to students. For more information on the educational offerings of Sacred Heart College Kyneton visit the college website: www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.au or consider attending one of the regular tours.

Campbells Creek PS including GuildfordCampus

Main Rd.Campbells Creek/ Franklin St, Guildford 5472 2180 (9.30-11.30am)

https://sites.google.com/ campbellscreekps.vic.edu.au/home

CastlemainePS

Mostyn St.Castlemaine 5472 1452 (9.30-11.30am)

https://www.castlemaineps.vic.edu.au/

CastlemaineNorth PS

Barker St. Castlemaine 5472 1391 (9.00-11.00am)

https://sites.google.com/education.vic.gov.au/

Chewton PS

Hunter St. Chewton 5472 2557 (9.30-11.00am)

http://www.chewtonps.vic.edu.au

ElphinstonePS

26 WrightSt. Elphinstone 5473 3285 (9.30-11.30am)

https://www.elphinstoneps.vic.edu.au/

HarcourtValleyPS

WilkinsonSt. Harcourt 5474 2266 (9.30-11.00am)

https://www.hvps.vic.edu.au/

LangleyPS

7Parsell Rd. Langley 54234125 (9.30-11.30am)

https://www.langleyps.vic.edu.au/

MaldonPS

109 High St.Maldon 5475 1484 (9.30-11.00am)

http://maldonps.vic.edu.au/

Newstead PS

LyonsSt. Newstead 5476 2226 (9.30-11.00am)

https://www.newsteadps.vic.edu.au/

Taradale PS

98 High St. Taradale 5423 2247 (9.00-11.00am)

https://sites.google.com/view/ taradaleprimaryschool/home

WintersFlatPS

RobertsAve.Castlemaine 5472 1522 (9.30-11.00am)

https://www.winters-flat-ps.vic.edu.au/

MacedonPrimarySchool

The team at Macedon Primary is excited to invite you to their school and community for atourwithprincipal Matthew Forrest. On the private tour you will have a chance ask questions and see the school and programs in action. Macedon Primary boasts along and proud history of providing high-quality learning opportunities for children. The teachers work in close-knit teams and strive to continually improve their practice to support the emotional and academic growth of all students.

This year Forest School sessions are held in Middle Gully in (almost) all weather! Students will be exploring Middle Gully every week in various ways, throughout the year. Coupled with the science curriculum, the Forest School philosophy aims for long-term, holistic development of children physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually and intellectually.

StAmbroseCatholicPrimarySchool

St Ambrose staff members are dedicated to creating an inclusive and caring environment that inspires, engages and nourishes achild’s growth in all areas. They want to support your child to be highly motivated about coming to school and feel confident to immerse themselves in the diverse learning opportunities offered.

Families, students and staff together enable the school’s vision, “Centred By Faith, In Partnership with Community, We Provide Excellence in Learning”. St Ambrose is aschool community that manifests afriendly, trusting collaboration between school, parish and parents for the ongoing development and benefit of each child. The school provides awonderful learning environment based on diverse learning activi-

Macedon Primary recently acquired a3Dprinter for the school, which will be living in the library.

STEM teacher Daniel Garcia has already fired up the printer and has been walking year five and six students through some designing thinking and 3D modelling. Through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) the school encourages students to:

*Beconfident in their ability to design and engineer creative solutions

*Foster inquiry learning in our complex world

*Apply their understandings in mathematics, science and technology

*Engage in collaborative teams

*Takeonmore challenging STEM subjects.

ties initiated and facilitated by ateam of caring and dedicated education professionals who see learning as anatural process. Indeed children come to school curious and motivated to learn. St Ambrose prides itself on being aschool that fosters creativity, encourages critical thinking and is flexible in its approach to support individual learning styles. The most important feature of the school community will always be the people in it. In whatever capacity you are currently involved in the community, please know that you are always welcome at St Ambrose. Whether you are past, existing or prospective members of St Ambrose, their doors are open to you all to engage with the school and to feel the warm sense of belonging.

LangleyPrimarySchool

Teachers, parents and families everywhere understand that the outdoor environment offers massive potential for learning opportunities Langley Primary School is fortunate to have such arich rural environment on its doorstep where students can spread out and reap the benefits of the great outdoors. This year’s theme for Education Week is ‘Active Learners: Move, Make, Motivate’ and focuses on some of the amazing ways students learn inside and outside of the classroom through physical activity, hands-on learning and student voice in education.

Being an active learner is important in children’s development and at Langley they believe we should look at how we develop the whole person with age-appropriate outdoor, and indoor learning experiences. Join in at Langley during Education Week by celebrating at the school’s open day on Wednesday May 17 from 10.30am to 11.30am or if you can’t make it then, call to book atour any time.

Phone 5423 4125 or email Langley.ps@education.vic.gov.au to book principal tours.

StMary’sSchoolCastlemaine

St Mary’s School in Castlemaine offers aprimary school environment with rich and diverse learning opportunities within anurturing setting that inspires students to thrive. Go and see for yourself, acommunity where learning is engaging, wondrous and filled with possibility.

At St Mary’s, the educators are dynamic and energetic in their contemporary methods of learning and teaching.

Fundamentally, the school’s educational approach is underpinned by evidence-based research into educational neuroscience and deep learning principles. Student wellbeing is prioritised alongside educational excellence. At St Mary’s, they know that children learn best when they feel safe and supported in ahappy and welcoming environment. Students are active in the process of their learning.

Kyneton HighSchool

As the Kyneton district’s government secondary school, Kyneton High School is proud to offer arich, high-quality education for all students. Staff recognise the high aspirations of the Macedon Ranges community and respect the diverse strengths, interests, hopes and dreams local students bring to the school. KHS’s passionate staff members work to ensure students can access astate school education that values respect, diversity, sustainability and excellence. Teachers use research-based high-impact teaching strategies and are committed to ongoing professional learning with an aim to always do the best to improve students’ learning and wellbeing outcomes.

Here are just afew points about what makes Kyneton High School unique:

*Quality educational pathways through the Victorian Curriculum, Vocational Education and Training, and Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE, including VCAL)

*Student excellence program and extension learning plans for highly able students

*Personalised learning support programs: one-on-one literacy and numeracy interventions; small group tutoring; handson and applied learning programs

*New science labs, art studios, industrial kitchens and learning spaces

*Afirst-class wellbeing and health team: Positive psychology/PERMAH and respectful relationships education, access to school counsellor, psychologist, chaplain, nurse, GP and small group mental health supports on site.

At KHS, students are empowered to take the reins on their future through strong careers education, managed individual

pathways, work experience and schoolbased apprenticeships through the HeadStart program.

In addition, they offer an abundance of co-curricular opportunities for students to get involved in, including camps, house and interschool sports and instrumental music lessons, and avibrant range of lunchtime activities from boxing and gym to drama club. There will be in-person and online information sessions for prospective parents in May and early June. Keep an eye on the school’s website and Facebook page for details.

St Mary’s develops the child’s global competencies of character, citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking.

The school offers aholistic education, set within arichly diverse curriculum and aesthetically appealing environment. Being afive-star sustainability accredited school means they can provide opportunities for all year levels to be involved in environmental education and ongoing projects.

St Mary’s is aplace where each and every child is valued and feels asense of belonging in the community.

Go and see St Mary’s in action. Enrolments for 2024 across all year levels are now open. Enrolment Open Day is Tuesday May 16 at 9.30am or you can book atourtoday by contacting the school office on 5472 2270.

Your local school!

At Kyneton High School, we are proud to serve our local community by welcoming all learners.

Prospective parents/carers and students are invited to one of our upcoming Family information sessions (in person or online) to hear about thewonderfulopportunitiesweprovide our students and the ways in which we support theirlearningand wellbeing. Keep an eyeonour website and Facebook page for more details, or call the office on 54211100.

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Sitting proudly among beautifully established grounds, Mulberry Cottage presents atop-notch location with attractive street appeal and apromising foundation to make your own.

The original section of the house dates back to mid1800s and contains atraditional four room layout with a front sitting room, kitchen and two bedrooms.

Classic features include the wide entry veranda, polished floorboards and high ceilings.

The kitchen incorporates dining and was refurbished in the 2000s to inject more functionality. There is ample storage and gas cooking.

Asympathetic extension has been added at the rear of the home to provide for extra living space, the third bedroom/study and bathroom.

Hidden beneath the home there are three cellar rooms which could be developed into the ideal wine cellar or storage space.

The garden is atrueoasis. There are large shade trees, mature plants, green lawns and acarport space. Located in north-central Castlemaine, this position is highly desired for its proximity to primary schools, transport, botanical gardens and the main shopping precinct just 1km away.

Property: Mulberry Cottage -asplendid brick cottage on 1012m2

Address: 47 Hunter Street,Castlemaine

Price: $935,000

Agent: Belle Property Castlemaine

Contact: 5470 5811

Balancing pastand present

Balancing the past and present, delightful Kyeamba showcases the very best of period architecture combined with every facet of the stylish, contemporary living we expect today. Occupying alevel 1012m2 (1/4 acre) block in awide, tree-lined street in an exclusive and blissfully quiet pocket of historic Maldon, this is a property of considerable interest.

From the very outset, Kyeamba’s appeal is instant. Open the picket gate and drink in the beauty of aspectacular, lovingly created cottage garden that embraces the home and is full of birdsong. Every room is filled with views of colourful roses, elegant wisteria, beautiful garden beds, weeping birch, apple, lemon, elder and lilac trees. Step from the wide, front veranda with its decorative fretwork and Nuggety Ranges vista into an interior that delivers stylish, relaxed living in awarm and inviting ambience. Off the central hallway are three generous bedrooms, premier with built-in robe, all sharing acentrally located family bathroom. Beyond, is an elegant formal lounge and sitting room with original fireplace -the versatility of this space lending itself to a

multitude of uses as desired.

To the home’s rear and designed to delight is astunning extension. Afamily sanctuary of contemporary style, with its triple aspect, this space is filled with natural light throughout the day. Boasting plenty of cabinetry and preparation space, the kitchen takes centre stage. Afreestanding electric cooker, subway tile splash back and spacious island bench with breakfast bar overlook the open plan living/dining space that expands to deliver outdoor entertaining under awide, covered alfresco patio. Spilling out onto the private rear garden, its leafy outlook featuring mature trees, decorative garden beds and manicured lawns, this delightful area invites relaxation and entertainment whether it be on an intimate or larger scale. Among the property’s numerous highlights are ducted evaporative cooling and ducted gas heating, NBN, new hybrid flooring through the family zones, new carpeted bedrooms and formal spaces, well-appointed laundry with extensive storage and external access, double carport, garden shed, two water tanks for garden use and it is fully fenced.

Property: Period charm and captivating gardens create theperfect lifestyle

Address: 21 Chapel Street,Maldon

Pricerange: $795,000 -$825,000

Agent: Jellis Craig

Contact: Leah Panos 0466 878 214 Carole Lenander 0401472 346

9-13 William Street,Romsey

Inspired countryliving

Property: Inspired country living with panoramic views on 2.77 acres

Address: 17-21 Napier Street,Diggers Rest

Pricerange: $2,150,000 -$2,365,000

Agent: Raine &Horne

Contact: KenGrech 0418 509 710

Inspired country living with panoramic views, including ships on the bay on aclear day, this is resort-style living in asought after and tightly held neighbourhood. With country charm and atranquilsetting, and being only 40 minutes to the Melbourne CBD or 20 minutes to the airport, this location is highly desirable to Melbourne commuters.

Apiece of paradise awaits the discerning buyer with along country driveway leading to an outstanding elevated ranch-style family home. Front and rear verandas overlook the amazing rural aspect this property has to offer.

This quality home offers four-bedrooms, full ensuite, plus study of fifth bedroom. Formal lounge with bay windows overlooks the amazing views on offer. There is aseparate dining room and awellappointed spacious kitchen/meals/family room, which opens onto an outdoor covered entertainment deck.

Highlights include: double integrated garage, reverse cycle ducted heating/cooling, wood heater, 2kw solar system, three phase power, large storage area under the house, manicured and established gardens with lawn and decking area, tanks, dam and town water, plus brick stables and paddocks ideal for apony.

4 2 4

4 2 2 16

Midland

Solid investment

The perfect starter home or investment, not too big and low maintenance, this property provides acomfortable home that will not tie you down on weekends but has plenty of scope for gardening and play if that is your choice.

As you enter the home there is aseparate lounge. Further along you will find an open plan kitchen and meals area. The kitchen has electric wall oven, gas cooktop and acentral breakfast bar. At the other end of the house there are two bedrooms, both of good size and one with built-in

robes. There is afamilybathroom with shower, vanity and a separate toilet. Outside, there is agoodsized, fully enclosed secure backyard with a3mx 3m shed for extra storage or gardening utensils.

Close to public transport and schools, this neat and tidy property is only minutes from Kangaroo Flat’s Lansell Square or the Bendigo CBD. It would be an excellent purchase for the first home buyer or agreat addition to your rental portfolio.

Property: Rent, liveinordoup-your choice

Address: 10 Eron Street,Kangaroo Flat

Pricerange: $350,000 -$380,000

Agent: Property Plus Real Estate

Contact: 54474088

CAMPBELLS CREEK 121 Main Road

$595,000

Inspect: Saturday 13/5 at 10:30-11:00am

Agent:

Di Selwood 0488 148 358

GET SET TO BE CHARMED

•Brick retro gem, thoughtfully furnished and lovingly preserved

•Whitewashed floors, high ceilings, lots of natural light and all rooms are generous

•Rear sunroom could be generous 3rd BR

•Oversize carport with lockable storage, good fencing, paved walkways &level lot

HARCOURT 32 Buckley Street

$745,000

Inspect: Saturday 13/5 at 2:30-3:00pm

Agent:

Di Selwood 0488 148 358

CHARACTER AND CHARM WITH SUB-DIVISION POTENTIAL

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

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

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

for sale

Franklin View

10 Catherine Court, Campbells Creek

Sitting high on acorner allotment is this much-loved three-bedroom home, with abeautifully landscaped garden and spectacular views of Mt Franklin and the surrounding countryside. This well-presented private home on 759 sqm is an oasis of established ornamental trees, magnificent sunsets and stunning views; ahome to enjoy and love.

t: 54721133

cantwellproperty.com.au

275 Barker Street, Castlemaine

Park Like

33 Midland Highway,Campbells Creek

Private from the road is this charming Californian bungalow-style three-bedroom home set within magnificent park-like grounds, with an array of established trees and aborrowed landscape of ancient gums and poplars on asubstantial allotment of 2472 sqm, providing space to roam, exploreor relax and enjoy your beautiful surroundings.

$875,000

View

Saturday 13th May

11:00am-11:30am

Contact

Megan Walmsley 0411 043 324

Faraday School House c1869

1Faraday School Road, Faraday

Faraday SchoolHouse reads like aclassic period novel, starting with arich history with strong community spirit, then adrama with an act of bravery and ending in abeautifully restored home Today the schoolhouse still stands proud, along with two additional buildings providing amulti-faceted property on just over 2.1 acres.

$1,100,000

View Saturday 13th May

12:30pm-1:00pm

Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

Private Oasis

17 Fryers Road, Campbells Creek

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

$650K-$685K

View

Saturday 13th May 11:40am-12:00pm

Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

Perfect Opportunity

9Short Street, Guildford

With 4679 sqm or just over an acre(approx) to play with and arecent update and freshly painted inside and out, this three-bedroom 1980s brick veneer home is an ideal opportunity in aperfect location. An original weatherboardtwo-room cottage provides aunique multifaceted opportunity to work from home as aconsulting room, or studio.

$795K-825K

View Saturday 13th May 1:15pm-1:45pm

Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

“Hanover”

557 Campbells Creek-Fryers Rd, Fryerstown

The site of the original “Hanover” Hotel, first opened in the 1860s, is now aperfect site for your country home set amongst alandscape of beautiful gum trees, and stonewalling. Terraced stairs lead to an all-original slab hut relocated from Moliagul. Key features include acurrent Planning Permit valid until 2025, with town water and power at the boundary

PicturePerfect

$450,000

View

By Appointment

Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

147 Sandy Creek Road, Maldon

This picture-perfect bush block offers its next owners atranquil and private 11.5 acrescattered with native trees and open fields. Thereare two seasonal creeks that meander through the land, with views of the surroundingcountryside. This land is zoned Farming, the potentialtobuild ahome is subject to acouncil application.

$635,000

View

Saturday 13th May 10:30am-10:50am

Contact TomRobertson 0473 642 644

$275,000

View By Appointment

Contact Megan Walmsley 0411 043 324

Cherokee-Kerrie

952 GapRoad

“CherokeeValley Farm"&“Gumnut Cottage”

Only 46 km (40 mins)Melbourne Airportand 68 km (50-60 mins depending on traffic)BolteBridge

An undeniably magnificentcountry home blending outstandingstone masonry with contemporary livingon 13.8Ha(34 Acres)

This is gracious andopulentinner countrylivingatits very bestinatotally privateand spectacular lowmaintenancegardensettingwithinanareaof extremely highaestheticand scenic value

The2storeyapproximately 77 squareresidencefeaturing Castlemaine and granite stone hasenormouscharacter and is an outstanding example of modernstone masonry.

Accommodation includes real‘wow’factors comprising contemporarylarge open plan and intimate living spaces, deluxekitchen,5large bedrooms,4 bathrooms, theatreroom,study, den, gymnasium,stunning alfresco, studio/ homeoffice, cellar andintegratedpool, andasurround sound system and alarmsystem.

Thereisalso asecond 2bedroom recently restored historical cottage. Thelandisbeautifully undulating and features rich redvolcanic soils, apermanentspring fedcreek and droughtproof water supply,large machineryshed/stablesand extensivepost &rail fencing.

Price$5.25m |Toviewcall John Keating 0419 880 444

Springhill-Trentham

70 Landers Road (offColiban Road)

Only an 8minutedrive to Trentham

“Hortensia"Anexceptional botanical garden oasis on 8Ha(20 acres)

Ahidden treasureand enchanting countryretreat nestled in atotally private location with abeautiful garden featuring manycolourful deciduous trees,and twolakes with water lilies,plus an orchard.

Accommodation includes entry/sitting room,large dining/living area, 3bedrooms,bathroom&w.c

Thestunning garden with watersupply from natural springs wasdesigned by abotanist and includes numerous varieties of plants and trees specifically selectedfor the climate whichattracts amyriad of bird lifeincluding kookaburrasand blue wrens

Other features include 2further dams,anexcellent bore, an extensivegarden watering system, solar power, aback-up generator,anelaborate securitysystem anda machineryshed/garage/studio with bathroom.

Thereisapproximately 9acres of redsoil grazing land thatwould be ideal foravineyard, some natural bush and the property adjoinsthe WombatState Forest on three sides with excellentaccess to riding tracks.The property has been used as an Airbnb and guests comments can be viewed by searching“Hortensia Airbnb”.

Auction Saturday27May at 11am

Reserve Price$1.75m

To viewcall John Keating 0419 880 444

Woodend

77 Quarry Road

Atreechange beautyona huge 2000m2 block with room forasecond residence.

This excellentfamily home is in aprime inner township location on ablock thathas subdivision potential (subjecttocouncil approval)orwould be an ideal property forthe addition of asecond residence(subject to council approval).

Accommodation includesentrance, lounge,kitchen/ family/dining room,3 bedrooms all with BIR’s,bathroom, second wc, and laundry.

Other features include abeautiful treed setting,with greatspaces forchildren to playinboth the frontand rear lawn areas,a6mx9mdouble garage and workshop, and easy walking distancetoV-Line station, shops, Brooke Street MedicalCentreand schools

Price$1.1m

To view call John Keating 0419 880 444

Pure bliss!

This exceptional inner country lifestyle property is one of the hidden jewels of the Macedon Ranges. Features include avery privately sited residence in an elevated position nestled within abeautiful established garden setting adjacent to and overlooking astunning ornamental lake of approximately eight acres surface area plus asecond separate two bedroom log cabin cottage. Accommodation in the main house includes entrance hall, lounge/family dining room and kitchen/meals area with views overlooking the lake, three bedrooms plus fourth bedroom/ lounge, two bathrooms, laundry, integrated two car garage and cellar/storage room. There is ahydronic central heating, plus reverse cycle heating and air conditioning. Superb lifestyle features include aflood lit mod grass tennis court, with adjacent barbecue pavilion, two box stable, tack room and a ménage.

There is an orchard with apples, pears, apricots, fig, mulberries, plums, asmall vineyard, a25m jetty on the lake, and there is an external fire protection sprinkler system. Farming features include excellent highly productive red volcanic soils, good pastures, six main paddocks with established cypress tree shelter plantations, water troughs in each paddock, amachinery shed, cattle yards, and irrigation plumbing reticulated via underground mains to hydrants in three paddocks.

Property: Gorgeous house,stables, ménage,tennis court, lakeand separatecottage on 54.60 acres

Address: 21 McEachern Lane,Goldie

Auction: SaturdayMay 20 @13.00

Agent: Keatings Real Estate

Contact: 54272999

PROPERTYCLEAN UP

Birthday Club

Buda lunchand tour

Covering the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires

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

ELLIOTT MIDLAND NEWSPAPERS KYNETON

Castlemaine Historical Society is holding afundraising lunch at Buda Historic Home and Garden on Thursday May 25 and invites local supporters to grab aticket and get along.

Buda is aheritage-listed historic house and garden located in Castlemaine.

The house was built in 1861 by aretired Baptist Missionary, Reverend James Smith, and originally named Delhi Villa. Within two years, Smith decided to return with his family to his missionary work in India and the house was put up for auction. The property was purchased in 1863 by successful businessman, Ernest Leviny. This became the marital home for Leviny and his second wife, Bertha Hudson, whom he married the following year and together they raised afamily of 10 children in the house.

The Buda Garden is not a‘display garden’ as such, designed for year-round flowers and lush surrounds –thatwould be unrealistic and impractical here in central Victoria. This garden has its value in the fact that it has survived virtually intact as awonderful example of alate19th/early 20th century suburban garden, which was developed and tended for the most part by one family over 118 years.

Tickets to this special fundraiser are $40 and includes lunch and atour of the house and garden. Bookings must be in by Wednesday May 17. Book by emailing ruth. giddings@bigpond.com. Payment to Castlemaine Historical Society BSB 063-509 Acc No 1002 8352.

ahume@midnews.com.au

ldennis@midnews.com.au

Prescription savings to be delivered

From September 1, patients with a Medicare card will save up to $180 a year if their medicine is eligible for 60day prescribing, and concession card holders will save up to $43.80 ayearper medicine starting with 113 medications for conditions like heart disease, cholesterol, Crohn’s disease and hypertension.

Once implemented, the 60-day prescribing policy will provide doctors with the option to prescribe atwo-month supply of 325 medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to Australians with stable, ongoing conditions. The current dispensing limit for these medications is for aone-month supply only.

Introducing 60-day prescribing for stable, ongoing conditions was a recommendation of the clinical experts at the independent Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee in 2018.

Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said that the government was committed to fixing the health carecrisis and making it easier for people to get the medicine they need and rely on.

“In the Bendigo electorate, where local bulk billing rates are at crisis level and the average out-of-pocket cost to see a doctor is $36.79, these changes will mean that some people can visit their GPless frequently to get ascript refilled, saving time and money,” Ms Chesters said.

“Our pharmacists are avaluedpartner in delivering primary health services and every dollar saved by the government

will be reinvested straight back into community pharmacies to secure the ongoing strength of the sector.”

However, the national president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Trent Twomey, said theHealth Minister’s refusal to guarantee patients would receive the medicine they needed or that pharmacies wouldn’t close, was worrying.

“This is a$3.5billion cut to patient care across every single community in Australia and that should worry patients,” Professor Twomey said.

“This cut to patient care will mean aged care services are reduced and elderly patients may go without medicine.

“This cut will mean parents wanting access to late night medicines for their kids will miss out because pharmacies will be forced to scale back their opening hours.

“I want the federal government to guarantee millions of Australians won’t go without the medicines to treat high cholesterol, diabetes, depression and anxiety, because of shortages that this policy will deliver.”

Professor Twomey welcomed the Health Minister’s commitment toreinvest the money cut back into community pharmacies.

“Wewill be holding the Minister to his word that every cent is invested back into dispending medicine in community pharmacies andsupporting our patients,” he said.

Roads funding for Macedon Ranges

Macedon Ranges Shire Council will receive $1,441,216 plus an additional $831,325 to support local road projects.

The funding is part of federal government commitment to provide an extra $250 million dollars forroad projects in rural, regional andouter-urban areas under Phase 4ofthe Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Phase 4ofthe Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program has already delivered $500 million to Australian councils forlocal road and community infrastructure projects in, creating jobs andlong-lasting benefits for communities. This additional $250 million investment is available to councils classified as rural, regional or outer-urban to spend on road projects with 466 of Australia’s 550 councils set to benefit from the extra funding committed to by Labor at

the last election. Announcing the funding last week, McEwen MP Rob Mitchell said councils had struggled to maintain and improve their local road networks, especially after flooding and other natural disasters

“We have listened to councils and are standing side-by-side with local governments to support them in their vital work of delivering critical infrastructure for their communities,” Mr Mitchell said.

“I am proud to be part of agovernment that works alongside local governments to make apositivedifference for their communities.”

The government has drawn on the Australian Classification of Local Governments, as arobust framework underpinning the determination of eligible councils for thisadditional $250 million in funding.

How to place aCLASSIFIED

BISHOP Ian Arthur Passedaway 6th May, 2023 aged 89.

Classified DEADLINES

Midland Express:

Booking deadline -Fridayprior by 5pm

Deathand Funeral notices deadline is 9am Mondayprior (Payment is also required at this time fornon account customers)

Castlemaine Mail:

Booking deadline -Wednesdayprior by 5pm.

Death and Funeral notices deadline is 9am Thursdayprior (Payment is also required at this time fornon account customers)

Email: classifieds@midnews.com.au

Vehicle Advertisers

Private vendorsofmotor vehicles advertised forsale must include in their advertisement:

•Cash price of vehicle

•Ifcar is registered, registration number

•Ifunregistered, the engine number

Dearly lovedhusband of Nancy (dec), loving father of Kaye and Daryl, adored pa of Jordan and Hayley.

Lovedforever

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BISHOP -Ian 6.5.2023

In fond memory of my dear brother in life.

Youdrove your truck, Idrove thetrain.

We’ll drivethemin the future earthly paradise as we continueonagain

JOB 14:14-16

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BISHOP Ian Arthur Lovedelder brother of Marion, brother in lawof James Wilbraham.

Treasured ‘Unkie’ of David, Peter,Kathy, Ruth, Maryand Paul We shared many years of mutual supportand love Consistant and committedto those he loved.

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HANSFORD Judy

The naughty corner has lost it’sdearfriend Judy

SMITH –Broderick

Iwill miss the crazy phone calls and your drysense of humour and the wonderful music youprovided to us all. Good friend of Felix (dec). True mate of manyyears Sadly missed, well remembered.

R.I.P -Vin Cappy

MORRISON -Joan

Don and families would liketothank family and friends for visits,phone calls, flowers and cards following our sad loss of Joan.

Aspecial thank youto Dr.LouisaHope and thewonderful staff at Castlemaine Health fortheir care and compassion.

Abig thank youto Peter Thompson funeral director

Please accept our heartfelt thanks

Bereavement Thanks

Castlemaine

SMITH -Broderick

From July 1, 2019, it will be an offence to advertise a dog or cat forsaleunlessthe advertisement includes the animal's MICROCHIP NUMBER and the SOURCE NUMBER generated by the PetExchange Register Offences applytoboth theperson selling the pet, along with the publisher that publishes anon-compliant advertisement.

From July 1, 2019, membersofthe public will be able to access limited information on the Register,regarding advertisersofdogsand cats.

Consumerswill be encouraged to checkthe validity of abreeder or individual's source number before they acquire apuppy,kitten, dog or cat.

Dog/Cat Advertisers Errors

Errorsinrepeat advertisements must be notified to our office immediatelyafter appearance of the first advertisement.

Thepublisherdoesnot accept liabilityfor errors in repeat advertisements that are not drawn to our attention upon the first appearance

No allowances can be made forerrorsnot materially affecting the effectiveness of the advertisement. Position cannot and will not be guaranteed.

All claims foranadjustment or credit must be made within seven days after billing date.Wereserve the right to revise and restrict anyadvertisement we deem objectionable and to change the classification when necessary to conform to the policy of this newspaper.In the event an advertisement is omitted from publication, we assume no liability forsuchomissions.

Passed away peacefully at Castlemaine Hospital. Husband of Marta, father to Lauren and Michael. Youngest son of the late Maryand Peter Dettmer

Younger brother to David (dec) and brother in lawtoSusanne Uncle to Lachlan, Matthew, Amanda and Francesca.

Agood and gentle man who tried his best forfamily

Due to afamily commitment, amemorial service will be held forJohn in early July

Castlemaine 5470 5951

We will remember the good times caravanning, the holidays butmost of all the dancing. Youare at peace now Condolences to your wonderful husband, Ian and family Jim, Penny, Tony, Ange,Rod, Marg

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JOHNS Elizabeth Ann Elizabeth Ann Johns (nee Walker) at Oaks Nursing Home Gisborne after along fight with dementia. Loving mother to Robyn, Tim and Cate grandmother to Richard, Gillian, Harry, Elliot, Roryand Georgia.

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President Grant, members and partners are incredibly saddened at the passing of Broderick -agoodfriend of the RotaryClub Broderickcontributed greatly to our community in manyways. Sincere condolences to family andfriends

SMITH - Broderick 30-04-2023

We are so saddened Brod has gone. His drysenseof humour sometimes made us laugh, sometimes cry. Aunique individual who became partof our family,weeven crackedthe "Bah Humbug" We could argue and laugh in the same conversation and that's what we'll alwaystreasure

Sincere condolences to Family, Cheers "Snoop", Frank, Honey, Rick+Dion Vosper and families

EASTMAN -Ted Edward Tedand Nancy are backtogether again with their lovedones

Thank youtoall of Ted’sfriends and family, youall meant the world to him He lovedlife, people and footy

Thank youtoRobyn,Robert,Pauline, Debbie andKim forthe wordsofsupport and love at this very sadtime forour family

Thank youAshley, Eugene and Sinéad fororganising the photos forthe service

Thank youtoeveryone forthe phone calls, food, and all of the beautiful flowers

To the RM Beggnurses and staff and doctors forlooking after Tedand thenew friends he madewhile in there

To Robynand Josie -All About Flowers in Kyneton, the flowers were stunning. To Ambulance Victoriafor their care in transportingTed to thehospitals

To TJ Scott &Son -Daniel and Peta forall of your excellent care.Itwas abeautifulservice

Please accept this as our personal thankyou Karina, Malcolm and families Tillwemeetagain Dad -PaPa xxxxxxx

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John Millar Dettmer (JD)

SAVE ON

Help shape the future of agriculture

We’relookingfor people from diverse backgrounds and with differing perspectives and knowledge about natural resource management to join our Regional Sustainable Agriculture Committee.

With afocus on agriculture in the region, the committee meets quarterly.Your valuable contributionwill help guide projects and programs from acommunity perspective including development and implementation

Expressions of interest are open to until 5pm Friday 19 May

To express your interest via aquicksurvey please go to:

https://bit.ly/regionalsusag

More information about the CMA’s Sustainable Agriculture program can also be found at www. nccma.vic.gov.au

Position foraprivate property in Gisborne South. We have acasual job available fora couple of days per week.

Summerfield Homes are seeking a1st Year Carpenter Builder forimmediate start.

The successful applicant will be working as part of aTeam of 5staff members who will assist with your carpentrydevelopment.

We require an apprentice who is reliable, eager and agood communicator

Formore information and to apply please contact CaseySummerfield director of Summerfield Homes on 0424 551 418 or email: info@summerfieldhomes.com.au.

HUGE GARAGE SALE!! Castlemaine, 5/12 Saint St., Sat., May 14, 10 am -4pm. Lots of amazing household goods and appliances. Everything must go! No early callers and all parking to be on the street.

Wanted To Sell

Pop-up Plants

Margots Gardens

Tenders

The following opportunities now exist for enthusiastic, safety focused people with suitable experience and qualifications

Please visit our website to find out more about current positions available across Mawsons business divisions

Benalla – Concrete Batcher/Agitator Driver – BENA001

Concrete Truck Driver – KYNE003

BOBCATSER

•5TEXCAVATOR

•2.6 EXCAVATOR

•TRACK BOBCAT

•POST HOLE BORING

•DRIVEWAYCONSTRUCTION

•SITE CUTS &TRENCHING

Phone Colin 0417 509 699

M1723-2023Q –Request forTownPlanning Services –Camp Reserve

M1724-2023Q –Design Services forSmall

Sided Pitch –Chewton SoldiersMemorial Park

Closing Date: 2.00pm, Friday 26 May

M1660-2023 –Streetscape Construction

Stage 1–Frederick Street,Castlemaine

Closing Date: 2.00pm, Friday9 June

Mount Alexander Shire Council are seeking submissions forthe above projects

Documentation can be downloaded by visiting Mount Alexander Shire Council’swebsite under ‘Tenders and Quotations’.

Please direct enquiries to TraceyWorsfield, Procurement Officer,on(03) 5471 1880.

Darren Fuzzard, ChiefExecutive Officer

and everything

Garage Sales KN270977/L

Advertise your pre loved items in the Midland Express and reach over 50,000

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•Amend

Schedule to Clause 34.01 (C1Z) to insertmaximum leasable floor areas of 500 square metres forashop and 1000 square metres foranoffice

•Inserts anew Schedule 27 to Clause 43.02 (Design and Development Overlay).

•Amends the Schedule to Clause 52.02 (Easements,Restrictions and Reserves).

The application is forapermit to:

•Building andworks associated with the construction of asupermarket, medical centre, office and food and drink premises; and

•A reduction in the number of car parking spaces from 61 to 57 spaces;

The applicant forthe permit is Brady Road Investments Pty

Youmay inspect the Amendment, the ExplanatoryReportabout the Amendment, the application, and anydocuments that supportthe Amendmentand the application, including the proposed permit, free of charge,at:

•the Macedon Ranges Shire Council website at https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/About-Council/ News/Have-Your-Say; and/or

•during office hours,atthe office of the planning authority,Macedon Ranges Shire Council Offices and Service Centres at:

•Gisborne Council Office,40Robertson Street, Gisborne

•Kyneton CouncilOffice,129 Mollison Street, Kyneton.

•atthe Department of Transportand Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection or by contacting 1800 789 386 to arrange atime to viewthe amendment documentation. Anyperson who maybeaffectedbythe Amendment or by thegrantingofthe permit maymake asubmission to the planning authority about the amendment and the application. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’sname and contact address,clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.

Name and contact details of submitters are required forCouncil to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions

The closing date forsubmissions is 13 June,2023. Asubmission must be sent to the Strategic Planning Unit, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, PO Box151, Kyneton VIC 3444 Or can bemade via Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s‘Have your say’ webpageathttps://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/ About-Council/News/Have-Your-Sayorcan be sent via email to Macedon Ranges Shire Council at mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

The planning authority must makea copyofevery submission available atits office and/or its website forany person to inspect free ofcharge until the end of the two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses

BERNIE O’SULLIVAN

Chief ExecutiveOfficer

Macedon Ranges ShireCouncil

Trainer injured

Spirited display from U10s

Saturday May 6saw the start of the icy cold weather for the 2023 football season, but the play was anything but cold from the Kyneton Rangers Maroon Under 10s.

The team put on aspirited display in avery tight and fast-paced game against Strathfieldsaye Colts United Black that ended in a4:4 draw.

Long-time Kyneton thoroughbred trainer

Mick Sell (pictured) was injured in ahorse accident last Monday.

He is facing three to four months postsurgery recovery.

Sell was leading ahorse back from the pool when it reared and its legs became tangled in rope and the trainer’s legs, leaving him with afractured leg and broken ankle.

Offers of help have been forthcoming, and apprciated.

Sell’s top two gallopers, Magnum Bullet and Lovin’ Laughs, have just come back into work.

Treble win

Patrick Moloney took riding honours at Kyneton races with atreble on Friday.

He was successful aboard Cover Star, Sweet Bella and Cracker Belle.

Moloney has an affinity with the Kyneton track, having won the Kyneton Cup on tough stayer Midterm in 2019.

The Rangers showed great movement of the ball with four players scoring goals —Victor, Oliver, Isaac and Django. The Under 10s are known for their great teamwork, player support, camaraderie, communication, sense of fun, and competitive spirit. Despite the score, the smiles from the team say it all! The Rangers Under 14s team also had their first win of the season, 4:1 against Castlemaine, with goals from Zac and Cael.

What afinish!

At the end of agruelling 2800 metres at Kyneton races on Friday, four runners went over the line almost together.

Victory in the BM58 Handicap went to $7 chance Castrofrancaru, having had just one race start since finishing eighth at Mount Gambier on September 11 last year. Two weeks earlier he had won a3600m Hurdle at Ballarat.

The difference between winning and losing at Kyneton was probably the 4kg claim by promising apprentice Emily Posman, which reduced the fiveyear-old’s weight to 57.5kg.

The 24-year-old Poznan needs one more winner to cut her claim to 3kg.

This was Castrofrancaru’s fifth race win from 16 starts, for stakes approaching $118,000.

The winner is trained at Pakenham by Mitchell Leek.

Second place went to topweight and favourite Savvy Valentino, with Clever third and Luckus Plutus fourth, just 0.7 lengths behind the winner.

Friday’s meeting was the last for Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club in the 2022-2023 season.

–byBill West

Town &District

GOLF results

CASTLEMAINE

The final round of Castlemaine’s club championships were completed on Saturday.

Ultra-consistent Robert Prendergast won the championship by 14 shots with a tally of 75, 72, 72 –220, from Klai Jermyn 77, 79, 78 –234

Therewas atight finish for the B-grade title with Peter Verlaan 92, 87, 94 –273 holding on to edge out Ben Christmas 93, 94, 87 –274 andBrad Sturgess 96, 89, 89 –274.

The veterans’ trophy went to Harvey Zepnick with 86, 88, 82 –256.

Jason Cordy took out the monthly medal with 75-6-69.

KYNETON

David Moore had two strokes to spare as he clinched the May monthly medal with afine 76-9-67 on Saturday.

He also topped A-grade, with B-grade winner Terry Kot 86-17-69 having the second best round of the day, one shot clear of Jonathan Beachey.

Trevor Glanfield took out C-grade with 105-32-73, from Peter Kewniuk 94-19-75.

NTPs went to Terry Gamble, Jason McClure, Pete Robins, Kewniuk and Moore (also super pin).

The ladies contested their medal on Tuesday, with A-grader Lorraine Ryan the winner with 91-22-69, from Vicki Nettleton 93-22-71.

Banksie Buckley was bet in B-grade with 106-34-72, from Grace Parkinson 100-27-73. Denise Murphy and Jenny Kerr were NTPs.

Wednesday stableford: Regan Williams (20) was the men’s winner with afine 42 points, from Bede Gibson (23) on 39. Marg Scoble (23) led in the ladies with 29, with Peter Ferge and Neil Watts NTPs.

Exile wins

Bill West

Favourite Exile came with awell-timed run to win the Vale Dean Holland Maiden Plate at Kyneton races on Friday.

The three-year-old filly is pictured returning to scale with jockey Fred Kersley aboard.

There are some prominent racing industry names associated with Exile –namely trainer James Cummings and Godolphin –one of the world’s best known owners whose racing trademark is distinctive all blue silks.

In the 1200m event two Kyneton-trained gallopers finished strongly to fill the minor placings.

Runner-up Dante’s Inferno, which started at $101 at his third race start, is trained by Edmund Bourke, and third-placed Koa Miss comes from the Michael Jones stable, and started as a$91 chance.

LANCEFIELD

The monthly medal event on Saturday resulted in atwo stroke win for club president Glen Holland.

He carded 90-18-72 with Jason Byron runner-up with 85-11-74, and Peter McGill third with 85-10-75.

The ladies did not have any luck on Wednesday, beginning their event then being forced to retire when the rain came down.

Play was abandoned, and is rescheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday).

Legends: Graham Mau (19) 39 points, from Peter McGill (9) 38, and Stewart Stevens (27) 35.

district pennant, and this team had agood mixture of youth and experience.

In the club’s two-person Ambrose on Saturday, the nett winners were Alex Fraser (1) and Gisborne’s Braydn Beattie (22) with anetttally of 62 -5.75 –56.25.

Brothers Darcy (4) and Patrick Doyle (8) carded 64 to be the scratch winners.

Last Wednesday’s stableford winner was Tony Littman (13) with 37 stableford points, from Peter Sinclair (6) with 35.

ROMSEY

Mitch Atlas and Michael Squire are joint leaders after the first round of the club champion ship on Saturday. They both shot 74s off the stick.

Lead-up rains meant the fairways, surrounds and greens were softer than in recent weeks, and the course played far longer. Atlas and Squire lead Mal Mottram by six shots in the championship.

Simon Donovan leads B-grade with an 82, five ahead of Davey Kenny, and multiple winner John Freestone leads C-grade scratch and handicap after firing 101-25-76.

Donovan was the day’s comp. Winner with 82-16-66, from Atlas 74-7-67 and Squire 74-4-70.

monthly medal on Saturday went to Cgrade winner Tim Ovenden with 96-30-66, two strokes clear of B-grade winner Geoff Dalgleish on 85-17-68.

John Smithwick 81-12-69 edged out Dean Hudson (Gold Coast GC) on acountback in A-grade.

The women’s medal went to Cate Thomas with anett71, from Alex Everaud 73.

Irene Kozicz claimed B-grade with a 74 on acountback from Terri O’Callaghan whose eagle on the par 59th hole from 100 metres out was areal highlight.

WOODEND

Woodend Golf Club won the Dalhousie scratch division 1title with a3/2 victory over Hidden Valley in the final on Sunday.

It’s back-to-back pennants for Woodend.

Other scores: Scratch Div. 2– Mt Macedon dTrentham3.5 –1.5.

Restricted Handicap Div. 1–Seymour dWoodend 4/1; Div. 2-Kilmore dHidden Valley 4/1.

Handicap Div. 1–Kilmore dHidden Valley 3.5/1.5; Div. 2– Eildon dYea 3/2; Div. 3-Broadford dWoodend 3/2; Div. 4–Whittlesea dKilmore 4/1.

MOUNT MACEDON

Undefeated in the lead-up matches, Mount Macedon Golf Club’s team captured the Dalhousie District division 2scratch pennant title on Sunday.

It was aMount Macedon versus Tremtham final played at Euroa, and the tally was 3.5 to 1.5 from the five individual matches.

Mount Macedon had agood record in

The third round of the silver spoon on Wednesday as played in wind and intermittent rain squalls, with Jenny Hartley (13) and Kath Jekabsons (37) both carding 34 points.

Last week the Romsey women had a good 3-2 win against Trentham in the third round of pennant.

In the fifth and final round of men’s pennant Romsey’s scratch side went down 3-2 against Broadford, and the division 3 handicap side beat Hidden Valley 3-2.

TRENTHAM

The Drummond Golf Niddrie sponsored

Achillyday did nothing to deter Taj Warren from shooting ahot score of 77-1562 to take out Woodend’s monthly medal on Saturday.

It’s awesome to see the club’s young golfers coming through and being on track to be seriously good players in the future.

Also well done to Col Hunter 9-26-62 and evergreen Danny Bellchambers 66-264 on their fine rounds.

In last Tuesday’s stableford, Mighty Mick Keating (6)was to the fore again with 38 points, with Kevin Dorney (15) and Chris Holliday (11) hot on his heels with 36.

Django scores for Kyneton Rangers

Congratulations: Mount Macedon victorious pennant team (from left) Darcy Doyle-captain, Matt Willis, Jarod Plowman, Jim Hynes, PatrickDoyle and AlexFraser

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FIDAfightshard

Kyneton’s FIDA team played Rupertswood at Bendigo’s Queen Elizabeth Oval on Sunday.

Atough match loomed with four players missing, and joint captains for the day were Ross Kilner and Joe Smith. Kyneton welcomed three new players, including Claire Moon who has been training for two months. Recruits Zac Mills and Tate Kemp were real morale boosters.

Rupertswood was too strong early, until Jimmy kicked the first goal for the Tigers in the second term.

Fullback Jason scored another in the kast quarter after sneaking upfield.

Cameron Dore was best afield; Dion Peta and Joe all tried their best for the whole match.

Ahard-fought game where the 8.8 to 2.1 scoreline did not reflect general play.

Cricket signings

Gisborne Cricket Club is making sure it has a strong contingent of players in McIntyre Cup ranks next season.

In the home and away games last season, Gisborne lost just one match, but put in apoor batting performance in asemi-final, losing to eventual premiers Romsey. Experienced fast bowler Jarrod Catania has been recruited from Kealba –Green Gully Cricket Club.

Road trip for U12s

Gisborne Soccer Club's U12s had aroadtrip to Geelong this week for atop-of-the-table clash.

Rain was the order of the day until Vince's girls ran onto the pitch and then out came the sun.

After an early start and aroad trip, the Gisborne girls were a little slower this week to find their straps!

Maddie, Indie and Martha ran the backline like awell-oiled machine, Chloe and Darcy guarded the midfield giving Sarah and Jasmine the run forward so it was not long before the ball hit the back of the net –just what the girls needed to in to gear. Thanks Jasmine!

The Geelong Rangers defended and defended but Gisborne's girls kept coming with Lucy very unlucky not to score her first goal of the season but nonetheless the team was very excited at how close she came.

Ava and Olivia were not going to be left out with goals of their own. Gigi had avery quiet first half playing goalie but was ready to show her lightning pace down the wing in the second half and Remy joined the midfield and the pocket rocket was quick to impact. Goals were harder come by in the second half but again Jasmine ensured the road trip was worth it with her second for the day.

Rangersplayathome

Thisweek saw all Macedon Rangers Soccer Club teams playing at home and the atmosphere and support was fantastic.

U10 Girls

The U10s girls dominated with a7-0 win at home against NorthSunshine. Every girl had standout moments and it was great to see them all use their voices and hold their positions like they have been learning at training.

Three goals to Madi, two to Carolann and one each to Evie and Sophie today, with acoupleofgreat saves by Mila in goal.

U12 Girls

The U12 girls battled it out with Altona city, with Altona just edging the Ranger girls 1-2 with Eva being the goal scorer.

Leo was brilliant in defence and Charlee pulled off some spectacular saves.

U9 Boys

The boys dominated possession against Spring Hill and it was pleasing to see the amount of passing and teamwork in general. Finn and Thomas both scored abrace with the final score being 4-1.

U10 Boys

The U10 boys had the local derby

against Gisborne, and Ranger boys ran out the stronger of the two teams, with the score blowing out late with afinal result of 12-0 with too many goal scorers to name.

U12 Boys

The U12 boys went toe-to-toe with Keilor Wolves and despite some excellent ball movement Keilor proved too strong on the day finishing up 0-4. Notable mentions go toJenson who marshalled the defence well and if not for Paddy in goal the results could have beenworse.

“I’m looking forward to the new challenge. Ican’t wait to get down to the club and hopefully win a couple of flags,” Catania said.

Three times premiership player Jay King is returning to the club, and young fast bowler Darcy Thomas has signed up again.

Riley Vernon, who made 210 in the last home and away game before being forced to retire injured, will be back at Gisborne (He’s presently in England playing cricket for six months).

Proven all-rounder LeighBrennan is returning, and aggressive opening bat Warren Kelly is returning to the Dragons.

Young batsman Harry Luxmoore has also signed up again.

KBA winter season begins

Kyneton Basketball Association's winter domestic season is officially open.

The association is excited to report that arecord number of 161 people are registered and keen to have the best time of their lives on the basketball court for the next 15 weeks. The courts were abuzz with the first training session for the U14s on Wednesday and U10 plus U12s on Thursday nights.

As registrations are now closed, if you have not registered and are keen to give it ago, contact Simon Liebelt on 0409 164 564/ gm@kynetonbasketball.net.au for any enquiries.

The teams are formed, the jerseys handed out, the referees booked, now let the games begin!

In other news, following are the latest weekly results across all of KBA programs brought to you by major sponsor Macedon Ranges Ag Machinery: Bendigo Domestic

U12 Girls Div 5

Kyneton Tigers 43 def Bunjils U12 Girls Red 8 (Q Barnett 14, HZanussi 10, HClarke, LTaig 3) U16 Boys Div 1

Beavers Bullets 54 def Kyneton Tigers 42 (C Eve 22, MLiebelt 18,RBrown 12)

VJBL Friday Nights

U12 Boys

Kyneton Tigers 49 def Broadmeadows 43 (B Jeffrey 27, ZCui 11)

U14 Boys

Westgate 41 drew with Kyneton Tigers 41 (E Conde 14, JBartlett 14)

U14 Girls

Dimond Valley 33 def Kyneton Tigers 12 (G Burns 12, LBradley 6)

U16Boys

Kyneton Tigers 56 def Broadmeadows 41 (K Smillie 14, RFahd 10)

U18 Boys

Collingwood 50 def Kyneton Tigers 46 (S Manuer 20, BJeffrey 1)

U18 Girls

Kyneton Tigers 33 def Pakenham 25 (I Nicholson and SRankin 6, LButcher-Vella 11)

U20 Boys

Kyneton Tigers 57 Def Bellarine 38 (B Thompson 14, DGrace 14)

The U9 boys dominated possession to secure awin against Spring Hill.

Harcourtcontinue unbeaten run

Harcourt produced astrong performance against Maldon at Harcourt Recreation Reserve last Saturday to secure their fourth win for the season and continue their unbeaten run.

The 2022 premiers opened their account with athree goal first quarter effort while keeping their visitors to one major and at the end of the first term led by 16 points.

The Dons put the Lions under plenty of pressure in the second term, forcing errors and seeing opportunities go begging. Harcourt still managed 3.6 to Maldon's 2.3 to lead by 24 points at the long break.

The third quarter was once again atight battle, the Dons holding the Lions to just 2.3, however they failed to capitalise on opportunities at the other end kicking just 1.1 to trail by 32 points entering the final stanza. The Lions found something extra in the final term, smashing on another four goals to Maldon's one to win by 53 points.

The win sees the Lions sitting in third spot behind Carisbrook and Trentham who have also continued their 2022 form into the 2023 season.

Goal kickers for Harcourt were Kalan Huntly, Cameron Anderson 3, Kyle Hamilton, Thomas Walters, Paul Chaplin, Benjamin Leech, Bronson Martin and Baxter Gurd.

Goak kickers for Maldon were Billy Johns, Cody Gunn 2, and Brodie LeonardShannon.

Best for Harcourt were Kalan Huntly, Cameron Anderson, Darby Semmens, Jed Rodda, Brayden Frost and Thomas Walters.

Best for Maldon were Patrick Long, Seb Greene, Jordon Collins, Brodie LeonardShannon, Tanner Bishop, Douglas Gray.

SAINTS WIN WELL

Trentham senior footballers were forced to work hard to secure a33points victory at Dunolly on Saturday.

The Saints won 14.16 (100) to 10.7 (67), with Jake Keogh in form up forward with six goals, and Nathan Rodgers contributed three.

In the Reserves, Trentham scored 17.17 to Dunolly’s 8.2.

Luke Whitehouse had afield day, with eight goals, and Kasey Williams kicked four.

The Saints easily won their U11s and U14s football matches, and 10 of the excess Trentham lads played for Dunolly in a true spirit of the game gesture.

This Saturday, the Saints are at home to Maryborough Rovers, one of the down the ladder sides in the MDFNL competition.

ROOS DOWN BULLDOGS

Newstead hit the road to tackle Avoca at the Avoca Public Reserve and had a 13-point win over the determined Bulldogs.

It was an even affair in the first term with both sides kicking 3.1 apiece.

Newstead kicked anther four goals to the home side's three in the second term to hold anarrowfour-point lead at half-time.

The Roos stepped it up anotch in the third kicking 4.4 to the Bulldogs 2.1 to extend their advantage to 19 points at the last change.

Avoca threw everything they had at the Steaders in the final term kicking another 3.3 to Newstead's 2.3 for the quarter but in the end the Roos held on to claim the four points.

Tyler James was the standout for the Roos with five goals, Steven Shovan, Joel Smith, Jonty Entwisle, Jedd Pedretti,

Heath Lawrence, Aidan McConachy, Sam Reece and Adam Pollock also chipped in one apiece.

Best for the Steaders were Harrison McGuire, CordieMcKendry, Brendan McDougall, Bradley Richardson, Anthony Robins and Steven Shovan.

HAWKS DEFEAT CREEK

Campbells Creek played host to Talbot and started brightly against the Hawks with Max Stewart booting an early goal for the Creekers.

However, the Hawks showed their class as the game progressed to eventually record a115-point win.

Best for Creek were Maximilian Stewart, Lachlan Hyland, Caleb May, Benjamin Carson, Joel Wootton and Michael Dettmer.

In other matches Natte Bealiba defeated Lexton by 13 points, Navarre had a33point winover Royal Park and Carisbrook had aconvincing 152-point win.

This weekend Maldon host Lexton, Harcourt travel to Carisbrook, Trentham host Maryborough Rovers, Newstead welcome Royal Park, Campbells Creek journey to Navarre, Talbot host Dunolly and Natte Bealiba versus Avoca.

Bulldogs shake off Kangaroos

Reigning football premiers Gisborne did not set the world on fire in the first half of their encounter with Kangaroo Flat on Saturday.

It was adifferent story in the second half, as the fired-up Bulldogs took control and restricted the opposition to one goal.

The final margin was 52 points, 13.16 to 5.12, and Gisborne showed they have shaken off the below par performance against unbeaten Eaglehawk in the previous round.

With two wins and two losses, Gisborne

must face up matches against finals contenders in Golden Square, Sandhurst, and South Bendigo in successive rounds following this Saturday’s clash against Kyneton.

Sam Graham returned after injury to join the in-form Flynn Lakey and Liam Spear with big ruckman Brayden Blake in the centre square.

The Bulldogs do not seem to have a forward capable of kicking abag of goals on aregular basis and opposition sides are probably pleased to see aside without the quality provided when Pat McKenna was

playing for the ‘Dogs.

Anticipated improvement from some of the younger Gisborne brigade will help the side consolidate, and avictory over Kyneton on Saturday is vital.

ANOTHER THRILLER

For the second round in arow,Gisborne Reserves were involved in aclose-scoring tussle.

They lost by three points against Eaglehawk, and this time the home side kicked 8.2 to two goals to give the Flat victory by two points.

It was adifferent story in the Under 18s, with the Bulldogs always in control with plenty of scoring avenues.

There was adistinct contrast in the women’s matches involving Gisborne teams on Saturday.

At Gardiner Reserve the Greenvale senior women were too strong, winning 10.10 (70) to 1.3 (9).

The Under 18.5s match was dominated by the Bulldogs.

Despite inaccuracy, they defeated Westmeadows 8.19 to 0.0.

Mixedsuccess forMagpies

The Castlemaine Magpies senior women's football team put on another good show at the Camp Reserve on Friday night against Strathfieldsaye in damp conditions.

Eillish Cumming proving most effective across the ground, kicking two goals for the Magpies, while Aisling Tupper and Eloise 'Wyche' Gretgrix kicked six and five goals respectively. The Magpies also celebrated the debut of Eve Sheehan.

At the final siren the Magpie women secured a175 pointwin over the Storm.

The success continued for the young Magpies on Saturday with both the U18 football and 17/U netball teams coming away with wins over Eaglehawk.

Kyan Martin led the way for the Under 18 side, while best in court for the 17/U side was Sarah McLean.

The Eaglehawk Seniors proved too strong against the Magpie Senior Men's Footballers.

The Hawks smashed on nine

goals to the Magpies two in the opening term and try as they might Castlemaine couldn't bridge the gap. Best for the Magpies Brodie Byrne.

Goal kickers were Callum McConachy 2, Matt Filo, Bradley Keogh and Ethan Maltby.

BGrade andAReserve netballers fell to narrow losses 43-45 and 48-52 respectively, whilst the A Grade team dominated with the help of Caiti Richardson to win 50-37.

The Castlemaine club capped off asuccessful day with their annual ball at the Castlemaine Theatre Royal on Saturday evening.

This Saturday the Castlemaine Football Netball Club will host Kangaroo Flat at the Camp Reserve. The club will be holding a'Family Day' as part of the May 13 fixture with free clinics for local junior footballers at half-time.

On Sunday the Castlemaine Magpies Senior Women's Football side will trek north to tackle Woorinen.

Photo: Peter Banko

Cameron Anderson booted three goals forthe Lions. Photo: Max Lesser

Confidence e boost booos s for Tigers Tiger

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NETBALL WRAP

Kyneton A-grade netballers secured at convincing 64-43 victory at home to Maryborough in on Saturday.

Ahighlight was the debut of Lauren Girvan, playing her first A-grade game for 2023. Girvan’s outstanding composure and defensive pressure as ateam lifter for the Tigers.

Kyneton’s Band B-Reserve sides secured their first victory for the season, both playing with plenty of passion.

The B-graders won 44-29, and the BReserve girls 41-33.

In the 17 &Under Kyneton went down 5814 to averyaccomplished opposition.

Castlemaine A-graders scored avaluable 50-37 victory over Eaglehawk, and the Magpies won their 17&U match 37-30.

Eaglehawk took the points in very close A-Reserve and B-grade encounters, and doubled the Magpies’ score in the B-Reserve game.

GISBORNE JUST MISS

In an exciting A-grade match Kangaroo Flat eclipsed Gisborne 44-42.

The Flat also won B-grade 47-42, and B Reserve 59-42.

Gisborne made amends with a51-38 victory in A-Reserve, and afine 50-36 margin in 17&U.

Kyneton senior footballers gained an important confidence boost by defeating lowly Maryborough by 156 points at the Showgrounds on Saturday.

The visitors lacked the depth to apply sustained pressure, and the Tigers revelled in the freedom to display their collective skills.

Kyneton's Mitty John incurred an injury in the warm-up but Francis Randall was a very adequate replacement.

After scoring acombined 13 goals in three losing matches, the Tigers rebounded strongly and are looking forward to their clash at Gisborne’s Gardiner Reserve this Saturday.

Coach Paul Chapman was very happy his side has finally clicked into gear. Tiger supporters were also pleased to welcome the first victory for 2023.

The elusive ‘Magic’ Manuel was back to his best kicking three goals, with plenty more to come.

There were winners all over the ground, and youngster Jye Chambers kicked his first senior goal, as did 150-gamer Harry Huntley.

In areal team effort that led to the 28.18 to 4.6 scoreline, better players for the Tigers included Manuel, Brady Muir, Chambers, Ethan Foreman, Jake Summers and Dom Bennington.

It’s essential the Tigers bring the same killer instinct when tackling Gisborne.

MASSIVE 40 GOALS

What awin for the Reserves Legends! They put 40 goals on the board against the hapless visitors.

Coach Ryan Pretty was very happy with the endeavour and skills in astrong effort

all over the ground.

This team is really building, and creating some real internal competition for selection spots each week.

The test will be to bring the same effort against Gisborne, one of several teams with an eye on finals. Best players were ‘young gun’ Luke Beattie, Jonah Harris, Francis Randall, Jacob Plowmanm Brody Thrum and Darcy Harris.

In the Under 18s, ahungry and talented Maryborough lineup was out of the blocks quickly, and the young Tigers simply could not make up the early deficit. No lack of enthusiasm from the Tigers, but the visitors hunted the ball strongly and won by 41 points.

Sam Pyers, Thomas Ford, Gabriel Yow Yeh, Lachlan Thompson, Cody Young and Joshua Johnston were among the best.

Lancefield victorious at home

Bill West

They just came at the right time for Lancefield Football Netball Club –two come-from-behind narrow football wins on Saturday in the lead-up to the club launching its special ‘150 Years of Football’ history book later this month.

There was jubilation among players, coaching staff and loyal supporters at Lancefield Park as the Tigers’ fighting spirit came to the fore.

Senior coach Tim Bannan had seen good signs when the Tigers tested acoupleofthe stronger sides, and this time they delivered, led in fine fashion by tireless captain-ruckman Tom Waters.

Avery low-scoring match, with Melton Centrals leading 3.2 to 1.3 at the long break.

Earlier in the day, the Nathan Scott-coached Tiger Reserves kicked the last three goals to win by six points, providing further inspiration for the seniors as they ran onto the ground.

The third term was the one where the Tigers took control, lifting in various positions and using the ball well to outscore the visitors 4.6 to 2.1.

The much-needed victory was not far away, and the Tigers ended up winning 6.9 (45) to 5.5 (35).

Waters, MichaelT Conlan, key defender Luke Fellows, Zach Webb, Jack Dalgleish, and Lachlan Mitchell were listed among the better players, but they all earned special plaudits for effort.

The Tigers are certainly looking forward to being at home to Macedon this Saturday.

New president Joe Schembri, who has just taken over the reins from Paul Rix, was thrilled with the efforts on the field, praising the players and coaches.

Schembri was vice-president previously, and has had avery long association with junior football in Lancefield in various capacities.

His son, Reuben, is avery talented player sidelined for possibly the whole season after sustaining aknee injury in a pre-season match.

Chris Dynon is the new vice-president, and Schembri said the club wants to be part of the town, and would like many many locals as possible to becomeinvolved with the club in the future.

“This 150th year is amassive one for the Tigers,” the president said.

He confirmed that A-grade netball captain Amanda Bruce would be acting interim coach, filling the position vacated by Michelle Rix.

He said Michelle’s resignation was “unexpected”, and praised her for “a wonderful job over many years” with the club.

Kyneton triumph

Following amassive opening round win over Romsey, Kyneton women’s team against showed their class under lights by toppling Woodend-Hesket by 81 points.

In a‘first’ for the Kyneton team, Shannon White chalked up amilestone 100 games and followed up with outstanding play in defence.

Both sides had strong running games and were hard in the contests, but the Tigers slowly edged ahead to be well in front by half time.

Belinda Hateley had abig night out in the ruck, followed by two goals when moved to full forward in the last 10 minutes.

Taylor Moore followed up with five goals to add to her 10 in the opening round.

Best for the Tigers in the 13.9 to 1.0 victory were Hateley, Teagan Ainslie, Moore, Bree Meadows, Stacee Randall and Emma Williams.

Round five BFNL

Round five matches in the Bendigo Football Netball League this Saturday are as follows:

Gisborne vKyneton.

Castlemaine vKangaroo Flat.

Maryborough vGolden Square.

South Bendigo vSandhurst.

Strathfieldsaye vEaglehawk

Round five RDFNL

Round five matches in the Riddell District Football League this Saturday are as follows:

Woodend-Hesket vMelton Centrals. Riddell vDiggers Rest.

Lancefield vMacedon.

Western Rams vRomsey.

Wallan the bye.

Kyneton stalwartWhite

Elated: No wonder newLancefield president Joe Schembri was looking happyonSaturday.

MitchCombeninaction forthe Tigers. (Inset) Harrison Huntleyplayedhis 150th game forthe TigersonSaturday.

GOALS: Romsey:D Lockens 4JJedwab 2C Sankey 2G Cathie JSlavich Riddell :C Williamson HRoss TStead

TarczonHSloss BEST: Romsey:A Khalil DLockens

KBrinkhuis MAdamson CPertzel Riddell: T

BWilliamson JReardon TStead CWilliamson

Macedon: AIndian 2B Hoyne BEST: Macedon:

JGough HGovan THildebrand DJohnstone

JArceriR Paterson KBaker TO’Loughlin J

BEST: Woodend-Hesket: DToman ARae EMinns

(24)

GOALS: Romsey:MHoy 3LNewnham JMartin JDeHaas M Richardson Riddell: JGardiner CHagan MHocking BEST:

Romsey:BXiriha MHoy ASmith JLewis TTaylor BRiddell:

THazelden TMartin CHagan NMills NBovezza JWatkins

MACEDON 0.1 2.1 5.3 7.3 (45)

WALLAN 3.1 5.3 5.3 6.7 (43)

GOALS: Macedon: DRoyal2 DSalpietro2AMcGregor L

Thomas JLord BEST: Macedon: LThomasMDettmann N

O’Connell EMorrissey MRamsaySHarwood

WOODEND-HESKET7.2 10.2 15.6 18.12 (120)

WESTERN RAMS 0.10.1 0.1 0.1 (1)

GOALS: Woodend-Hesket: RMiranda 4J Wolfli 3M Ambler

3JSheppard2SMitton2PHaddad PPodburyMCrozier

JBullard BEST: Woodend-Hesket: PDwyer KHaddad R

Miranda MCrozier JWolfli JPennefather

LANCEFIELD0.0 2.3 5.4 8.5 (53)

MELTONCENTRALS 1.11.3 4.4 7.5 (47)

GOALS: Lancefield: SJowett 4J Crook 2SDaRivaD

Reynolds BEST: Lancefield: AShepherdley DReynolds S

Jowett SDaRivaT Keaney WMcPherson

Under 19.5s

ROMSEY 2.55.9 7.10 8.11 (59)

RIDDELL 1.12.2 4.2 5.3 (33)

GOALS: Romsey:MMilburn3 CJedwab 3JEmonson S

Menner Riddell: REvans TGeorge LMurrayB Goodman T

Poulton BEST: Romsey:SMenner MMilburnJRademakerB

Cecati CJedwab SVale Riddell: JWadden KFrewD RanieriL

DebrincatREvans TGeorge

MACEDON 2.1 4.2 9.4 12.9 (81)

WALLAN

GOALS: Macedon: MRutledge 4LHay 3RNolan 2L Hall F Burnell EFerguson BEST: Macedon: LHay EFerguson F

GOALS: Woodend-Hesket: JTadd 4MForbes 3JDowling

JHargrave BEST: Woodend-Hesket: BBrownJ Dowling L

RFerguson ALidgerwood JTadd

Seniors

JBoykettJCochrane DParkA Peace

JBagnara.

Newstead: JThomasMHepburnK CordyR WhiteJ

GOALS: Newstead: ZDyer4JElliott 2EEbery. BEST:

ZDyerFBlundell JElliott RQuintonP Williams

Maldon:SGross.Harcourt:DetailsN/A. BEST:

SGross LPascoe ATurner CJennings BWebb J

Waddington BMcKay

Redbacksignitethe fire

Bill West

Romsey senior footballers are on a journey in 2023, with the chance to write their own story as they progress, according to coach Justin Sherman.

“If this win doesn’t ignite the fire on where we’re going, nothing will,” Sherman declared after the Redbacks defeated reigning premiers Riddell by 23 points on Saturday.

Adecisive second term where Romsey banged home several long range goals put them in the box seat against the Bombers as the long time arch rivals battled for supremacy.

Speed around the ground, versatility, a mixture of youth and experience, and the use of interchanges at arate probably exceeding other teams this season, all played parts in what is asignificant victory for the Redbacks.

Armed with ahalf-time lead of almost four goals, Romsey broke even with their opponents in the vital third term, with each team managing agoal.

The Bombers battled hard, but never looked likely to kick enough goals to put themselves in aposition to make amends for being outplayed in the second quarter.

Bombers’ star utility player Dylan Tarczon sustained ashoulder injury in a collision with Aaron Paterson early in the match, and was taken to hospital to determine precisely how bad the damage was.

This was abig loss, as Tarczon has been an inspirational driving force this season and he is one of the few players who can turn agame.

Riddell coach Justin Belleville was realistic after the match, acknowledging Romsey’s victory was earned.

“We’re an entirely different team to last year,” Belleville said, perhaps having thoughts of how his side could rebound in the big match against Diggers Rest this Saturday –a replay of last season’s grand final.

Sherman, in his first season as coach at the Redbacks, has used much of his AFL knowledge from over 100 games in forming

team plans for his side.

He does not want the Redbacks to be under achievers this season, and laid down six key pointers to his layers before the match.

Afterwards, he was satisfied they had been met.

The Redbacks finished up winning 10.5 (65) to 6.6 (42).

Amercurial Darcy Lockens bobbed up with four goals, and Jack Jedwab and Callum Sankey two each.

Recruit Ali Khalil, Lockens, Paterson, Kane Brinkhuis, Mitchell Adamson and Corey Pertzel were named as the Redbacks’ best.

Riddell did not have any multiple goalkickers, with Tommy Alkemade, Bryce Williamson, Jordan Reardon, Trent Stead, Callum Williamson and Lachlan Tarczon

listed as the best.

It was abig day for the Redbacks, with their Reserves and Under 19.5s also taking the points.

LANCEFIELD SHINE, MACEDON STRUGGLE

Afew kilometres up the road, Lancefield broke through for confidence-lifting victories over Melton Centrals in both the seniors and reserves –justwhat the Tigers needed in their 150th year (See separate report).

Hit hard by injuries, Macedon began well against Wallan at Tony Clarke Reserve, kicking three goals in the first term to lead by 11 points.

The Magpies then took control, and the Cats could manage just ameagrethree points across the last three quarters.

Sam Indian, Jacob Gough and Hamish

Govan –acting captain and former Kyneton star –were best for the Cats who go to Lancefield this Saturday hoping to get their first win on the board this season.

Macedon Reserves showed tremendous tenacity to fight their way back and upset Wallan by two points, and the Cats had a runaway victory by 70 points in the U19.5s.

As widely anticipated, Woodend-Hesket had no trouble winning at ableak and near-freezing Rockbank against Western Rams.

The irrepressible Daniel Toman was again in fine form for the Hawks, as was skipper Al Rae, forward Etham Minns, Tobi Duff-Tytler and the consistent Marcus Stapleton.

The Hawks have won three out of four, the only defeat coming at Diggers Rest, and are on track to make the finals.

Rams cause abig upset

Rain and hail wasn’t the only problem for WoodendHesket’s A-grade netballers on Saturday.

In appalling conditions, the Hawks had their wings clipped by adetermined Western Rams on the bottom of the ladder.

The Rams prevailed 40-35 and the Hawks slipped from third to sixth as aresult.

Ladder-leader Macedon demolished Wallan 60-19 to further boost percentage.

The Cats won their matches across four grades and are purring along at this stage of the season.

In the other A-grade encounters Riddell downed Romsey 68-48 in ahigh-scoring affair, and Melton Centrals held off an improving Lancefield 50-45.

Current ladder: Macedon 16, Riddell 12, Melton Centrals 12, Wallan 12, Woodend-Hesket 8, Diggers Rest 8, Western Rams 4, Romsey 4, Lancefield 4.

Scores from other grades were:

B-grade: Woodend-Hesket 34 dRams 32, Romsey 32 dRiddell 29, Melton Centrals 56 dLancefield 37, Macedon 55 dWallan24.

C-grade: Lancefield 25 dMelton Centrals 24, Rams 38 d Woodend-Hesket 29, Macedon 46 dWallan 10, Riddell 34 dRomsey 17.

19&Under: Rams 42 dWoodend-Hesket 8, Melton Centrals 28 dLancefield 23, Macedon 25 dWallan23, Riddell 35 dRomsey 16.

Positivity: CoachJustin Sherman gets his message across to the Redbacks at the last change