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MacedonRanges Shire has welcomed anew-lookcouncil with four returning members and five electedfor the first time
The two most competitivewards this election were east and west,both attractingseven nominationseach West Ward retained its twolongstanding councillors,JenniferAnderson and Janet Pearce, whileformer councillor Mark Ridgeway did not re-nominate However, it wasnew candidate, Kate Kendall, who polled at toppreference for the west with 38.66% of first preferencevotes. Andersonsecured22.18% first preferencevoteswhile Pearce had 12.33%
EastWardexperienced acomplete overhaul with immediately previous representatives, Annette Death andBill West, notre-nominating,and former councillor,GeoffNeil, notbeing returned.
The new-look ward nowcomprises all first-timecouncillors(listed in order of preferences): CassyBorthwick (27.58%), Daniel Young(20.01%)and Andrew Scanlon (14.17%).
In South Ward,all threeprevious sitting councillors re-nominated but only two made areturn, withone of twochallengerssnatching theseatfrom former councillor RobGuthrie.
Dom Bonanno andChristineWalker havebeen returned (listed in order of preferences), with first-time councillor Alison Joseph taking the third seat Joseph had20.93% of first preference votes compared to Guthrie's 19.22%.
Bonanno secured 27.35% of first preference votes and Christine had 21.70%.
Thisisthe first timeinhistory Macedon Ranges hashad six female representatives together on council. The newcouncillors were duetobe officially sworn in after the Express went to press.
Five uncontested in Mount Alexander Mount Alexander Shire hadjust three unknown ward results heading into last week's poll as aresult of five uncontested seats.
Anthony Cordy won the seat for Calder Ward,BillMaltby wasthe successfulcandidatefor Campbells Creek Ward, and PhillipWalker was voted in to representColiban Ward.
Uncontested seatswenttoRosie Annear (BarkersCreek Ward), Toby Heydon (Forest CreekWard), Matt Driscoll (Loddon River Ward), Lucas Maddock (Moonlight Creek Ward), and Rosalie Hastwell(Tarrengower Ward). These wardsattracted only onecandidateeach andthereforedid not require apublic vote,withcandidates automatically accepted.
Thisisthe first timeMountAlexander has hadeightsingle-member wards, following structural changepriortothe election
Change in Hepburn HepburnShire welcomedcouncillors in its new single-ward structure. Former mayor Brian Hood, of Trentham,will returntocouncil as aprevious representative forthe Coliban Ward
Votedinfor the next term were (listed in order of preferences): DonHenderson,Brian Hood, Lesley Hewitt, Tony Clark,Tim Drylie,Pat Hockey andShirley Cornish.
Talenttoconverge for Town Folk
With just four sleeps to go until Town Folk Festival 2024, Castlemaine'sbeloved single-day contemporary folk music festival has announced playing times across its three stages and afew additions to the lineup of local and international talent visiting Djaara Country this Saturday
Joining the likes of A. Savage (US), Marlon Williams (NZ), The Teskey Brothers, Grace Cummings and Ngaiire, is local indie folk duo Kid Sam, which were recently added to the lineup.
The festival has also revealed DJs Joey Lightbulb and Magic Hour will be providing acrowd-pleasing soundtrack for the Sunken Oval dancefloor to groove along to between band sets.
In further exciting news, the infectious Country Club Boot Scooting crew will host aline dancing session to get toes tapping and heels strutting through the afternoon. Nothing like ahoedown at afolk festival! Full playing times can be found on the Town Folk website.
The Express caught up with festival director and Bridge Hotel co-owner Jeremy Furze, Melbourne DJ Mikey Cahill (aka DJ Joey Lightbulb), and locals Briega Young (M79) and Kieran Ryan (Kid Sam) late last week for astroll on the new Sunken Oval venue as preparations ramped up for the highly anticipated festival.
Furze said the festival had grown with each year,and this year's event promised to be bigger and better than ever before with the addition of the all-new main stage on the Sunken Oval in Walker Street complementing the popular outdoor stage alongside the nearby Bridge Hotel, and intimate venue at Shedshaker Brewing at The Mill.
"With more than 16 acts featuring international, national and local talent across the three venues it will be an event not to be missed!" Furze said.
"Wewill have powerhouse international acts such as New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams and The Teskey Brothers through to Castlemaine locals
The Maes and local party band M79 featuring. It will be agreat opportunity to showcase local talent," he said.
Melbourne'sMikey Cahill (aka DJ Joey Lightbulb) said he couldn't wait for the Castlemaine gig.
"The paddock is looking cherry ripe and Ican't wait to party on this patch of grass," he said.
Briega Young of M79 said the local
Fire season prep begins
Hepburn Shire Council urges property owners to start preparing their properties for the upcoming bushfire season.
The fire danger period is likely to be declared early in November and the council, with state authorities, is continuing to reduce potential fire risks in the municipality.Works include the roadside slashing program, weed control and fire inspections. Hepburn residents have the opportunity to take their green waste to transfer stations for free during November.Proof of residency is required and
cepted. Residents are encouraged to reduce fire hazards by slashing grass, bracken and weeds, especially around buildings and fences.
band was super pumped to be performing at the event.
"Wejust love the whole concept and are excited to have the chance to showcase some local talent," she said.
Kieran Ryan of Kid Sam said he was arelatively new resident in town and was stoked to be attending and performing at Town Folk Festival for the first time.
"The whole festival has areally great vibe and we can't wait to be part of it," he said.
For more information and tickets visit www.townfolkfestival.com
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Policehunt burglars
Macedon Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating commercial burglaries in Kyneton last month.
Twooffenders gained access to amechanics on Mollison Place about 1am on Sunday,October 13
Officers believe the offenders gained access to the motor yard, before stealing adark-coloured utility that was being kept for repairs.
While the offenders were fleeing from the business in the ute, it is believed they collided with aparked car on Ward Street, before damaging anearby letterbox, fence and water meter.The unknown pair fled the scene, leaving the ute behind.
Twodays later,itisbelieved the same pair tried to gain access to aliquor store on High Street about 4am. The pair were unsuccessful in their attempts and fled empty-handed.
Investigators have released images and CCTV of two males they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
Councillors elect announced
TheVictorian Electoral Commission
Thesuccessful candidatesare:
Barkers CreekWard –Rosie Annear (returning) Calder Ward –TonyCordy (returning)
Campbells Creek Ward –BillMaltby(returning)
Coliban Ward –Phillip Walker
Forest Creek Ward –TobyHeydon Loddon River Ward –MattDriscoll (returning)
MoonlightCreek Ward –Lucas Maddock TarrengowerWard –Rosalie Hastwell
Find out moreabout the election results
Both males are perceived to be caucasian in appearance and are both of thin build.
In the first incident, one male was seen wearing alarge dark jacket with hood, dark-coloured pants and dark-coloured shoes. The other male was seen wearing adark puffer jacket with alight hooded jumper underneath, dark-coloured pants, dark coloured shoes and awhite face covering.
In the second incident, one male was seen wearing abrown jacket with alight hooded jumper underneath, dark denim jeans, dark-coloured shoes and ared face covering.
The second male was seen wearing adark jacket with hood, dark-coloured pants, dark-coloured shoes, ared face covering, and onered glove. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on1800 333 000 or submit aconfidential report onlinevia: crimestoppersvic.com.au
Drug syndicate dismantled
Clandestine Laboratory Squad detectives have seized chemicals destined to become up to five tonnes of methylamphetamines, dismantling adrug trafficking and manufacturing syndicate as part of a1.5-year-long investigation.
This seizure at a200-acre rural Wimmera region property is the culmination of a 20-month-long investigation into an alleged
drug trafficking syndicate operating within Victoria. Since the investigation began in February last year,detectives have shut down three large commercial clandestine laboratories including one at Monegeetta. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about illicit drug activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Investigators havereleased images of two males they believe may be able toassist with their investigation into Kyneton burglaries.
Stuckinthe middle
Jade Jungwirth
Agroup of 40 older women are building avillage of 31 small houses in the heart of Castlemaine, creating acommunity where women of all sexual orientations can safely support each other as they grow older.
Older Women in Cohousing (WINC), whose members have been traversing the logistical landscape of bringing their vision to life since 2017, recently secured acouncil permit, paving the way forward for the construction of asustainable, low-impact cohousing village on their five-acre property.
Wanting to reflect the diversity and financial status of all women, WINC set out to ensure that five of the homes would be available for women accessing social housing, and six of the homes would be allocated to 'middle women', those who have some income or assets, but are deemed ineligible for amortgage, largely due to their age.
Middle Women group facilitator Maria Bamford told the Express that older women were the biggest cohort of people at risk of homelessness.
"This is due to arange of life circumstances," she said.
"Women often earn less money than men, because many work in caring industries. There are relationship breakdowns, and sometimes women have to leave arelationship for their own safety.
"These sort of systemic issues get in the way and then as they get older, these women find they don't have enough years left to work and toget money together.
"Plus, housing prices keep going up and once women get to a certain age the bankwon't give them amortgage," she said.
Maria is proud that WINC will have amixed tenure of housing, where women from all socio-economic backgrounds can all live together and have the sameopportunities to participate and influence decisions.
"If you come to visit the village, you wouldn't have aclue who's social housing, who's amiddlewoman,who's afullbuyer. It's a fantastic model where we've decided not too whinge or be victims, instead choosing to be proactive and try and create asolution ourselves," she said.
The Middle Women Housing Fund has anumber of criteria that need to be met, including the middle women contributing aminimum of 40 per cent of the purchase price. The property will then be coowned by the fund and the middle woman.
"The middle woman will get to live at WINC for as long as she chooses and will be responsible for covering the costs for the owners corporation, insurance etc, just as all owners will have to," Maria said.
"When she passes away, or leaves, the home will get sold to another middle woman and the money that has beeninvested by the fund will stay within the fund. So, it's an in perpetuity fund to help ongoing middle women."
So far, the Middle Women's Fund has received $560,000 in donations, but they require at least another million to cover the cost of the six properties.
Of the six middle women involved in the project, some are in their 70s, living in private rentals and still working hard to save as much as they can, trying toget ahead.
"If they didn't have an option like WINC they would continue to have to live in the private rental market and at some point,their moneywillgo. There's not enough social housing, and this is why they wind up in tents and cars. It's hideous! In this, the so-called lucky country," Maria said.
"We are still alucky country, compared to many other places, but it's so frustrating.
"WINC has an auspice arrangement with Matrix Guild, which has DGR status so if people want to donate money to the Middle Women Housing Fund they can be issued areceipt and it's tax deductible."
If you think you mightbeable to assist these middle women to purchase ahome in WINC, contact Anneke Deutsch, anneke@winccohousing.org.au or Mary-Faeth Chenery, mary-faeth@winccohousing.org.au
Mary-Faeth Chennery and Barbara Swiatkiwsky who are looking forward to living in acommunity that is pet friendly.
Borrow aBow
NicoleKennedyand BusinessKynetonPresident KateKendalldisplaythe Christmasbowsavailable forKynetonbusinesses.
BusinessKynetonisbringingChristmascheerto townwithanopportunityforKynetonbusinessesto borrowafestivedoorbow.
Theinitiativeisafreeandaneasywayforstorefrontbusinessestohelpdressuptheirstreetforthe Christmasperiod.
BusinessKynetonisanon-profit,volunteer-runorganisation thataimstounitethecommunityandadvocateforlocal businesses.BKisexcitedtocontinuethebowinitiativethat NicoleKennedybeganin2023.
Thereare25bowsavailableinlightblueandsagegreen. BusinessescanregistertheirinterestthroughtheBusiness Kynetonwebsite:businesskyneton.com.au
Bowswillbedistributedonafirst-in,best-dressedbasis. BowsmustbecollectedfromtheMidlandExpressofficeat 3MarketStreet,andinstalledbyFriday,November29,and returnedtothesamelocationbyTuesday,January17.
BusinessKynetonwillalsobereturningthepopularsteel Christmastreesduringthefestiveperiodandbusinesseswill againhavethechancetosponsoratree.
TheMidlandExpressandBusinessKynetonwillcollaborateto hostanend-of-yearcelebrationattheKynetonCroquetClub onThursday,December5,from5pmto8pm
The best dayof family countryfun
Round up the family on November 23 and head to Woodend Primary School’s Carlsruhe Country Fair.
The kids play old-fashioned games, whizz through some of the amazing rides or enjoy all-day entertainment, including sheep shearing and circus tricks.
Meanwhile, you can wander the kitchen garden, load up abasket with plants or flowers, purchase homemade goodies from the market stalls, or just sit and enjoy acup of tea and atreat from the bake stall.
When the kids charge back with cries of, “Muuuuuumm and /or Daaaaaaadddddd, I’m
Huuuuuuuungggrryyyyyy” you can fuel them up again with pizza, asnagoff the barbecue, atwisty potato or something delicious from the curry stall.
Then, with energy spent and bellies filled, you can all check out the chooks, guinea pigs and rabbits, explore the historic school room or purchase something from the silentauction.
This year’s Carlsruhe Country Fair will remind you of all thewonderful reasons you love living in thecountry.
Carlsruhe Fair. Seeyou there. Saturday November 23 10am to 4pm, Carlsruhe Annexe of Woodend Primary School, Nicholson Street, Carlsruhe.
From 5-8pm
The kids play old-fashioned games at the Carlsruhe Country Fair.
Photo: Kim Selby Photography
Orders
SafeSpacefinds ahome
Lisa Dennis
After more than two years of dedication and perseverance, the Castlemaine Safe Space volunteers officially open the doors to their permanent base at 74 Mostyn Street last Thursday.
The Peace Choir kicked off the intimate opening with songs of home, welcome and warmth.
Two of the original Castlemaine Safe Space Working Group members, Rachel Stewart and Cr Rosie Annear, then officially cut the ribbon to open the doors to the welcoming new space.
Rosie told the crowd she was in attendance as “just Rosie” for the purposes of Thursday’s launch.
“I am currently not an official councillor (until the new council is sworn in) but Iamhere in my capacity as aformer Working Group member and as someone with lived experience of mental illness,” Rosie said.
“I want to thank Rachel and the passionate Working Group members who never gave up on the dream of creating asafe space and have worked tirelessly to bring this place into being.”
Rosie explained that her mental health issues began as a teenager and she tried hard to seek support but continually ran into closed doors in the clinical space.
“What really got me through was friends and strangers. Ithink that sometimes your family can be too close in those situations, but the conversations Ihad with strangers, such as through helplines, really turned things around. The power of being really listened to and felt heard is so important when people are struggling,” she said. “I only wish there was aspace like this available to me back then.”
Rachel said it was wonderful to see their dream realised.
“We really wanted aplace that resembled afamilyhome.And the vibes of a‘good’ family home –afamilythatislovingand caring and where every child, every person who comes in the door feels cared about and loved,” she said.
“If you visit the Safe Space you will be greeted at the door by one of our peer volunteers and they will offer you something warm or cool to eat and drink.
“They will offer for you tohave aone-on-one conversation with one of our peer volunteers, or you might choose to sit and hang out in our sensory room or lie on our mellow mat, or you might just choose to sit and hang out in our family area around the big table and chat with other people. Everyone is welcome here,” Rachel said.
“We are non-clinical, we don’t keep records of names, you don’t need an appointment or areferral. We are free and most importantly we aim tofill the gap for those who mayhavehad negative experiences in clinicalsituationsand feel they have nowhere togo.
“Our peer volunteers are trained to talk toyou about any kind of distress you may be feeling from the smallest to the biggest thing all the waythrough to feeling suicidal and we will not call emergency services unless you ask us to,” Rachel said.
“I’d like to thank our wonderful peer volunteers who really are the heart of the Safe Space. The support of the community has also beenamazing and of course supporters such as Mount Alexander ShireCouncil, Roses in the Ocean and the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal.”
The space is currently open Tuesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm and Saturdays 1.30pm-4pm and times may be expanded as the volunteer poolgrows.
The Castlemaine Safe Space welcome expressions of interest from community members who would like to be part of their Working Group or who would like to train as peer volunteers to manthe safe space. For more information email castlemainesafespace@gmail.com
Ifyou or someone you know is in needofsupport contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au
Inthe event of an emergency dial triple zero (000). For more details about the space visit www.castlemainesafespace.org
Founding Working Group members Rosie Annear and Rachel Stewart cut the ribbon to officially open the Castlemaine Safe Space.
SilversCircushomeward bound
On the last leg of the 2024 tour, Silvers Circus is heading back to its home base in Gisborne.
The final stand will be in Gisborne on the corner of Station Road and Webb Crescent. Opening night is on November 15 with shows until the 24th.
Few people may realise they have Australia’s largest touring circus operating out of their backyard.
For more than 30 years, Silvers’ performers have been returning to Gisborne for their annual holidays. Some performers head overseas to their various countries of origin. But all the Aussies on board stay to enjoy the local life in the spectacular Macedon Ranges.
“One of the highlights of the year is returning home and delivering aheartfelt performance for our friends and neighbours,” said circus representative Simon Tait.
“We return home this year with a tremendous lineup of international circus stars. At the front, leading the parade of talent, is Brazilian-born comic and ringmaster Walison Muh. Walison was recently runner-up in the TV show Australia’s Got Talent.”
The show is about two hours of non-stop action, mayhem, thrills and comedy with a15-minute intermission break. This year, it also has the Wunder Bar where adults can enjoy a responsible beverage.
So roll up, roll up for the time of your life!
For details on show times etc., visit silverscircus.com.au
Bookings can be made through Ticketmaster or by calling the circus directly on 0413 880 044.
New comic joining Silvers Circus is Walison Muh.
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Words of afeather
What do you get when you combine birds with word games? Birdle,ofcourse.
Elphinstone puzzle-maker Liam Runnalls paired these two passions in his debut book, which features more than 100 puzzles about Australian birds.
An interest in birds was first piqued in childhood when Liam attended Woodend Primary School and spent time at its Carlsruhe annex.
It was here that his teacher would request weekly bird reports and encouraged students to build afeather collection. His favourite bird? The spotted pardalote.
"I do have abase-level knowledge of birds and an interest that's stayed with me since being akid, but Idefinitely learnt a lot more about them doing this book," Liam said.
There are about 850 bird species in Australia that he had to become familiar with.
"I ended up looking at traits of the birds like colours and sounds they made to expand the list of words that people will come across in the book," he said.
"There's probably only ahandful of puzzles towards the end that get really tricky and the rest of them are fairly accessible to anyone who has an appreciation in birds.
"There is one puzzle in there that's completely nuts –peoplewill get it, but they may need to put an afternoon aside," he said.
The puzzle he's referring to is aLatin word search. Those who'd like afriendlier game can try the regular word search or quiz. For something different, there are the bird pyramids. Each puzzle is ranked easy, medium or hard, so puzzle solvers know what expect.
Liam's personal favourite kind of puzzle are cryptic crosswords –his "bread and butter".
"They're the ones that got me into
puzzles," he said. "So there is one cryptic in there –I couldn't resist."
"Cryptics can be abit inaccessible to people who don't do them."
And, for that, he has also created asolution. He has collaborated with aMelbourne puzzle-maker to create Minute Cryptic –an online game with anew cryptic clue to solve daily. It's just enough practise before immersing yourself in afull challenging puzzle.
From ateencreating secret coded notes in the classroom to his first "real job" proofreading puzzles for The Age,puzzle-making appeared to be afitting career.
"I was introduced to some of the crossword setters who encouraged me to try my hand at it myself. Iwas very lucky to land aregular spot when one became available back in 2012, and Ihaven’t looked back," Liam said.
Now Liam's puzzles are regularly featured in The Saturday Paper, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.His work has also appeared in several other publications. Penguin approached Liam in March this year to discuss the possibility of Birdle Birdle will be available for purchase from November 19.
Elphinstone puzzle-maker Liam Runnalls has created the word-game book, Birdle.
Dear resident of MountAlexander,
This is aletterfromthe Community Engagement forDisasterRiskReduction (CEDRR)team at theUniversity of Melbourne. We arecurrently conducting engagementswithresidentsinMount Alexandertobetter understand howhouseholdsview theriskposed by flooding and bushfire,including community resilience.
We wouldliketodiscuss your experiencesofrisk, anyactions youhavetaken to preventorprepare fora riskyevent,and what actionsyou might wanttotakeinthe future.
We inviteyou to participate in ashort (20-30 minute)onlinediscussion with amember of ourresearchteam. Thediscussion andrelated survey questionswilltake placevia Zoom,oroverthe phone. If you choose to participate, CEDRR will donate $25toa localcommunity organization of your choice (see list below) as thanks forsharing yourtime. Then,four-to-six months later, if you complete abrief follow-upinterview over thephone (5-10minutes) youwillraise an additional$25 foranorganisationofyourchoosing ($50 total). By participating, you arehelping to buildunderstanding and resiliencetowards riskonbehalfofyourhousehold andcommunity.
• BushfireResilience Incorporated (bushfireeducation)
• MountAlexanderDistrictGirlGuides (youth support)
• University of theThird Age(U3A) (helping seniorsage successfully)
• Nalderun (servicethatsupportsthe Aboriginal Community,lead by Aboriginalpeople)
• Castlemaine Community House(community development and support)
• Taradale CFAbrigade
• Castlemaine Community College(studentcouncil)
• ChewtonPrimary
• Castlemaine South Primary
To sign up to participate: Scan theQRcodebelow. Amemberofour research team will then be in touch(we aimfor within 48 hours) to arrangea time to do theengagement Formoreinformation aboutour project, pleasevisit www.communityriskreduction.org.au.
Kind regards,
AssociateProfessor BrianCook, TheUniversityofMelbourne
Double-storeyinOrr
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has approved two doublestorey houses at 11 Orr Street, Kyneton, previously rejected by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
MRSC refused the application on several grounds, primarily concerned about the height of the development and its inconsistent design with the post World War II precinct in which it is located.
The VCAT member found that the first floor would be "comfortably absorbed into this streetscape", and "the design was consistent with the neighbourhood character policies for the Kyneton Post WWII Residential Precinct". They found the setback of the double-storey was sufficient. The permit was approved with conditions.
Testonitotake on directorrole
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has announced Dominic Testoni as its incoming director of assets and operations from early 2025.
Serving as CEO at Benalla Rural City Council in north-east Victoria since 2019, Mr Testoni brings awealth of experience in the local government sector and beyond. He also earlier served as CEO of Limestone Coast Local Government Association in South Australia.
MRSC CEO Bernie O’Sullivan said Mr Testoni’sexperience and track record held him in excellent stead for leading and delivering key portfolios.
“I congratulate Dominic on his appointment –weare really pleased to be able to welcome someone of his calibre to this key role in our executive leadership team, which oversees many of our key public-facing services such as our capital works, roads, engineering, parks and open space, waste and resource recovery,facility management, and aquatics and fitness,” he said.
“As we move closer to welcoming anew term of council, Dominic’sexperience developing trusted relationships with staff, councillors and stakeholders will be valuable.
“Welook forward to welcoming him to council early in the new year,importantly allowing him ample transition time from his current key role at Benalla.”
This appointment fills the position left by the earlier departure in August 2024 of Shane Walden, who became CEO of Golden Plains Shire Council.
Incoming MRSC Director Assets and Operations Dominic Testoni.
Apud fit forthe Chrissy table
Castlemaine’squeen of Christmas puddings, Karen Kelly of Pud for All Seasons, has once again partnered with Amazon Australia to create aunique limited-edition batch of Chrissy puddings.
This year the local small-batch pudding whiz has teamed up with award-winning pastry chef, TV personality and self-titled ‘pastry rebel’, Anna Polyviou, to transform the beloved Christmas pudding once again.
Following the runaway success of last year’s‘Amazon Aussie Christmas Pudding’, inspired by the iconic Aussie cob loaf dip, it’sclear Aussies crave asavoury pud at the Christmas table.
This year the duo have collaborated to create the ‘Amazon Everything Christmas Pudding’, which will be available exclusively on Amazon.com.au for the Black Friday Sale and is asavoury creation that blends the flavours of atraditional plum pudding with the quintessential tastes of an Aussie Chrissy,into asingle bite.
Karen said Anna was alot of fun to work with.
“Anna is renowned for her creativity and flair.Wehad alot of fun creating this unique pud, which has notes of turkey, ham, cherry,pumpkin, onion, gravy,rosemary and more,” Karen said.
Anna she loved the challenge of turning atraditional Christmas pudding into apudding fit for our great nation in partnership with Karen and the pud experts at Pud For All Seasons.
“Christmas is one of the only times where anything and everything goes. We not only mix mouthfuls, but flavours too, and that’sthe magic we wanted to recreate in the ‘Amazon Everything Christmas Pudding’,” Anna said.
“Thepud is available foronly $10,
throughout Amazon’sBlack Friday Sale, but based on the popularity of last year’s pud, it will sell fast, so get in early and load up the pantry with the turducken of Xmas desserts!” she said.
The sale starts on November 19 and last year’s300 puddings sold out within four hours so local punters will need to be quick!
“Wehave created 750 puddings this time around so hopefully those keen to try the offering will have more luck getting their hands on one!” Karen said.
Anna has also helped craft three unique sauce recipes for Aussies to make at home and drizzle atop their savoury puddings.
Of course, if it’sa traditional sweet pud
you areafter Pud For All Seasons havethat covered too.
“Wehavebeen busy toiling away at our newheadquartersatWorkspace Australia in Etty Street sinceFebruarystockpiling all your favesinpreparationfor theannual Christmasrush,”Karen said.
“The brandnew kitchenatEtty Street has allowed us to streamlineour production processand made distribution easier.”
Locals can grab their favourite Pud for All Seasons puddingfor thefestive season fromMaxiIGA andGreen Goes the GrocersinCastlemaine, The Little Red Appleat Barkers Creek, WattsFresh in Kyneton or Harvest &SoulatMacedon or jump online and order yours today at Amazon.com.au
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Award-winning pastry chef Anna Polyviou and Pud For All Seasons’ Karen Kelly have collaborated to create the ‘Amazon Everything Christmas Pudding’. Photo: Amazon Australia
Muscle cars roll in
The Variety Aussie Muscle Car Run visited Macedon Primary School to donate an $8000 grant to support children with different needs.
Funds will go towards the school'ssensory room to help children self-regulate their emotions if they are having difficulties settling in to school.
The Variety Aussie Muscle Car Run is asister event to the Variety BASH. It is an annual event where about 30 teams/vehicles work to raise funds for children living with disabilities or disadvantages.
This year the route went from the Adelaide Hills to Phillip Island and stopped by Macedon last month to make the special cheque presentation. It was also achance for students to view the vehicles, which were replicas of cars that raced at Bathurst and built between 1963-1988.
Students Asha McKay and Eliza Howell.
Blues ensemble headstoCastlemaine
Amid the doom and gloom of music festivals folding, the Blues Guitar Roadshow has been aray of hope with full houses and rave reviews.The ensemble spectacular is coming to Castlemaine for the first time on Saturday November 23.
Described as "the thrill of amusic festival in two and half hours", the Blues Guitar Roadshow is a whole new format.
The show boasts alarge lineup of some the country's most respected blues musicians, featured in showcase sets and ashow-stopping All Star Jam
John McNamara, who runs the Ballarat Blues Festival, is one half of the multi-award winning act The McNaMarr Project and is the show's organiser.
"The show is different every time, the lineup changes, the song choices are different. But every time it's like lightning in abottle," he said.
"It's unlike any other show around due to its collaborative nature. You can see how much fun the performers are having on stage. Everyone respects each other so much and the audience really picks up on it."
The lineup performing at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine will feature; Lloyd Spiegel, Geoff Achison, Jimi Hocking (Screaming Jets), The McNaMarr Project (Andrea Marr, John McNamara), George Kamikawa, Lisa Baird, Shane Gilbert, atremendous house band and more.
"My goal is to put on the absolute best value-formoney showaround," McNamara said.
"It's slick, with Andrea Marr and Keith McNamara as MCs, amazing performers comingtogether in a wonderful fully seated venue.
"This will be our 12th show, before hitting the road in 2025 for more interstate shows," he said.
"We have something really special and the future looks bright."
Book your seat and be part of this celebration of live music and blues guitar in what promises to be a feel-good night with some of the country's best.
Tickets are available at Theatre Royal Castlemaine or online at theatreroyalcastlemaine.oztix.com.au.
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The Blue Guitar Roadshow is heading to Castlemaine on Saturday November 23.
TheItalianDevil returnsto Woodend
Renowned Italian violinist Davide Monti, who’svirtuoso skills were paid tribute to in the Tall Poppies award-winning recording, The Italian Devil, is set to captivate audiences with his extraordinary talent, as he returns to Woodend for one incredible performance on Saturday November 23.
Davide Monti, amaster of baroque violin, will be joined by the exceptional Josephine Vains on baroque cello and Jacqueline Ogeil on Cristofori piano. Together,they will present aprogram of exquisite classical music by composers such as Corelli, Vivaldi, Tartini and Scarlatti.
Monti’sunique approach to violin playing is characterised by his improvisational genius and exceptional bowing techniques. His passion for fencing has significantly influenced his musical style, as he draws parallels between the two disciplines in terms of spontaneity,communication, and expressiveness.
Prepare to be enchanted by Monti’splayful and charismatic stage presence, as he breathes life into each piece with his unparalleled artistry This concert promises to be atruly unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages.
The Italian Devil Returns will take place at 2.30pm on Saturday November 23 at St Ambrose Church. Don’t miss your chance to see these incredible musicians in Woodend. Tickets are available now at wooodendwinterartsfestival.org.au
2024MountainFestival
November22-24,2024
The highly anticipated 2024 Mountain Festival has announced its biggest program yet, showcasing Australia’senvironmental luminaries including Alone Australia winner and author Gina Chick, environmentalist Bob Brown and Miles Franklin winner Alexis Wright.
Fuelled by the success of the sell-out 2022 festival, Mountain Festival returns to the forests of Mt Macedon across November 22-24 to celebrate the festival’stheme of Place, Story,Nature.
Other popular guests include author of DarkEmu,Bruce Pascoe, Tasmanian writer Robbie Arnott, renowned chef Annie Smithers, garden designer Paul Bangay and Australian rock icon TimRogers.
In 2024, Mountain Festival pivots from awriter’sfestivaltoa story festival. The expanded program will be held across multiple local venues and includes Indigenous astronomy,bird walks, botanical art classes, azero-waste winery lunch and kids’ workshops, among much more.
The revered Ash Wednesday play reading will make acome-back with actors Shane Jacobson and Pia Miranda collaborate with alocal cast to tell the story of community resilience in the face of the 1983 bushfires that ravaged the Macedon Ranges.
Founder and festival director,Sonia Orchard, said the sell-out success of the inaugural 2022 festival showed just how much support there was for these kinds of cultural conversations and experiences about place, story and nature.
“The stunning setting of the Macedon Ranges in spring, so close to Melbourne, is the perfect location to host such aweekend, full of inspiring conversations, relaxation in nature, and of course, indulgence in the local produce,” she said.
“Macedon is known for the beauty of its gardens and the excellence of its wine and hospitality
“This year adding in bird walks and fireside stargazing as well as art workshops, yoga and meditation will make it even more well rounded.
“Wehope guests return from their weekend feeling spiritually,intellectually and physically nourished.”
Check out the program and be amazed by special events such as the winery lunch at one of the Macedon Ranges’ most exclusive wineries, while listening to one of the country’s most innovative chefs talking about future foods. Then there are botanical art classes and
nature journaling at the historic Duneira estate and more. Weekend and day passes are on sale now at mountainfestival.com.au
Josephine Vains, Jacqueline Ogeil and Davide Monti.
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No matter if it is aperfect day, or astorm is coming and youonly have ashort window to getthe jobdone.Whateveritis, takeaminutetothink through whatyou’redoing.
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Areyou prepared for thosecalves?
Are you preparing for those cows at home to begin calving? Even if you have only acouple of cows as 'lawn mowers' and they are going to calve, you need to be on your toes and monitor them regularly when their calving date approaches.
All will probably go well for the birth but there is always the odd tricky calving that requires assistance.
Agriculture Victoria livestock development officer,DrHannah Manning, said during calving season regular monitoring of cows was important to pick up any that were having trouble calving.
"Once afarmer has found aproblem andbrought thecow in to help, Iwork on a20minute intervention rule," Dr Manning said.
"A farmer’sstrength, acalving jack or acalving pulley are the only acceptable methods to pull acalf, even then you need to be acompetent operator
"There is no point having the equipment if you haven’t had training on how to use it, and if acalf is stuck or not lined up properly then more force isn’t the answer,’ she said.
"Don't forget if you’re helping with acalving, wearing gloves is agreat way to reduce your exposure to any diseases that can affect humans, and it keeps things cleaner for the cow
"If significant progress in pulling the calf hasn’t been made in 20 minutes, it’stime to stop and come up with an alternative plan."
Dr Manning said calling your local vet early would be the best result for the cow and calf.
"Good facilities that are safe for you and anyone else helping is vital," she said.
"It'samazing how effective avet can be with drugs in improving the whole situation. If calling your local vet isn’t an option is there someone else you can call or do you need to make some tough decisions?
"Tough calvings can result in calving paralysis and down cows are apoor result and require alot of skill and time to care for properly."
Dr Manning said the top consideration at all times was the welfare of the cow
Feline fun facts
*Cats have excellent night vision, in fact they can see at light levels six times lower than we need to see.
*A group of big cats is called apride,but agroup of domestic cats is called aclowder
*Cat's can't taste sweetness.
*From Japan comes the legend that cats have the power to turn into super spirits when they die. This could have originated from aBuddhist believe that cats are temporary resting places for powerful and very spiritual people.
*Catsonly meow to communicate with humans.
*Ifyou think your cat chooses to ignore you, you are probably right because they can recognise your voice. But turn the tables and ignore them and you're in for it!
Protect your petfromticks
TheMacedon Ranges, known for its beautiful dense bushland, also provides an ideal environment for ticks.
Paralysis ticks are more commonly encountered in northern Australia, but there have been positive cases in Victoria. While active year-round, these ticks become particularly prevalent in spring and early summer, posing ahigh risk to pets in the area.
Dr Candice Priest, veterinary director at Greencross Vets Macedon Ranges, advises pet owners to stay vigilant, noting that the dangers of these ticks are not always immediately obvious.
Why Paralysis Ticks Are Deadly
Paralysis ticks inject apotent neurotoxin that causes progressive paralysis and respiratory depression. If left untreated, this can be fatal, making prompt veterinary care essential.
Tick Prevention Tips
•Staggered walking
•Wobbliness
•Weakness or collapsing
To protect your pets, Dr Priest recommends using tick preventatives year-round.
“I suggest giving apreventative, such as Nexgard Spectra, on amonthly basis and ensuring adose is not missed,” she says. Daily tick checks are also critical to catch any that may have attached. Running your fingers through your pet’s fur and checking all the nooks and crannies (i.e. between toes, in ears, behind ears, etc.) is the easiest way to detect ticks, feeling for any unusual bumps that could be ticks.
Recognising Signs of Tick Paralysis
Look out for these warning signs of tick paralysis:
•Vomiting
•Changes in bark or meow
•Difficulty breathing
"Even if your pet shows no symptoms, bring them to Greencross Vets Macedon Ranges immediately if you find atick, so we can identify the tick," Candice says.
"Symptoms can take time to develop, so early intervention is key to ensuringyourpet's safety.
"By staying informed and proactive, you can protect your pet from the severe effects of paralysis ticks and keep them safe in the Macedon Ranges area."
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•Each piece will be numbered 1–5
HOWITWORKS
•Onthe back of your cardtherewill be 5puzzle pieces to collect.
•Collectyour cardfromany of the participating businesses in your town or Midland Express&Castlemaine Mail offices.
•Each puzzle piece will appear on apage in the Midland Expresscommencing Tuesday12th November until Tuesday10th December 2024.
•Collectall 5pieces and paste or stick on the back of the card. Once completed drop the cardinto 3Market StreetKyneton or post to PO Box153 Kyneton Vic 3444 or alternatively drop it into 13 HargravesStreet, Castlemaine or post to PO Box227,Castlemaine Vic 3450.
•The Christmas cardpromotion will be drawnonWednesday18th December @12noon and all winners will be notified by phone
•Prizes –* $2,000 vouchers, *$1,000 vouchers, *2x$500.00 vouchers
•Ads willbedisplayedasRun of Pressinthe paper.
•Each businessthatparticipated will have agraphicontheir ad to indicate they arepart of the promotion.
•Each businesswill have aflyer in their windowtoshowthattheyare part of this promotion,during the promotional time
•Participating businesses will be promoting their businessfor the 5weeksofthe campaign.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Must be the original ticket (no photocopied cards) Enter as often as youlike. Each businessthat participates will be required to displayaflyerintheir windowfor the promotional period. Promotion will takeplace from Tuesday 12th November and prizes drawn on Wednesday18th December 2024 @12noon.All moneytobespent back at the participating businesses. The prize moneywon can be divided between businesses. Voucher amounts will be aminimum of *$100 and will be limited as per management discretion.Nostaff or family of staff to enter the competition and all rights will be at the management of Elliott Midland Newspapers discretion.All winners will be notified by phone. Discretion of businesses regarding spending of vouchers.
Forfurther information please contact Lynda Brew or Nicole Chatz on 5472 1788 Kerrie Gleeson or Mikaela Bruton on 5422 1488 or email lbrew@midnews.com.au, sales@midnews.com.au kgleeson@midnews.com.au, mbruton@midnews.com.au
The CompostConversation
Drumming up interest
YIMBY composters teamed up with 'Dig It' MainFM program and Growing Abundance and took to the streets in the Castlemaine Show Parade last week to make some noise!
These three down-to-earth institutions in Mount Alexander Shire highlight the fun and serious business of composting and gardening.
By all accounts, much fun was had in the 10minutes it took to walk down the main street.
Led by Gianni, atalented Argentinian drummer who conducted the bucket, wheelbarrow and spade orchestra, the group moved slowly,loudly and with delight.
Why march in the show parade you might ask? And why are people so excited about compost and gardening anyway?
This week'sCompost Conversation veers left for amoment to draw attention to what makes YIMBY tick, why composting matters and what the noise is all about.
Marching loudly behind Central VicClimate Action, YIMBY embodies apracticaland local climate action.
Everyone agrees that getting organics out of landfill is important, but the YIMBY approach provides benefits tothe community andour local soils. Growing food close to home while taking care of our own waste is powerful, doable, connects us to the cycles of life, eachother,and brings down emissions.
Building communities of microbes, one compost pile at atime, but alsobuilding our human communities motivates YIMBY composters. Collectively,25YIMBY composters are now connected to 332 of their neighbours by composting their foodscraps.
Moving in and around the streets on aweekly basis, quietly picking up buckets of their neighbours' food scraps, carefully combining them with garden organics and other essential ingredients, making great compost.
For just afew moments, our composters were loud, celebrating their achievements and aiming to inspire others to get involved. To date, YIMBY has collectively processed more than 65,000 kgs of food scraps, from almost 20,000 buckets. YIMBY is much more than awaste collection service, it’sa connected, sustainable way of life. And anyone can do it, just ask your neighbours!
–Lucy Young works with *Yes In My Back Yard, (YIMBY), acommunity-scale composting initiative in Castlemaine and surrounds. Send questions or comments to hello@ yimbycompost.com, or sign up to be involved at www.yimbycompost.com
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Auniquetalent forportraiture
Kyneton illustrator Leslie Binns has a unique talent for portraiture that incorporates historical satire.
The lauded film production designer has segued into aside venture and been commissioned to create one-of-a-kind works that bring asmile to his subjects' faces.
"I've always had an interest in historical satire, my own version of it, I've had exhibitions of collections of drawings of that type of satire," Les said.
"A local gentleman here, barrister Phillip Sheridan, has acollection of my work and he asked me if Icould do him aportrait, so I asked him 'what'syour ancestry?' and he said it was Irish.
"I said 'I'll do aportrait of you' but Ididn't tell him what Iwas going to do or how Iwas going to do it.
"I took him back abit and made him an Irish fusilier instead.
"He loves it because he'sgot hair!"
Les'swife, Robynne Allan Binns, is also an artist and photographer and takes the photos of Les'sportrait subjects for him to draw Les also gives master classes in art, drawing and painting.
Anyone interested in commissioning a satirical drawing from Les can reach him via email at lesbinnsfilms@gmail.com
Empowering students to aspire and achieve
In an ever-evolving world, education serves as the cornerstone of our future, preparing students not only for academic success but for alife filled with purpose, resilience and innovation. Braemar College is committed to fostering an environment that empowers young people to imagine, aspire and lead. Through adedication to excellence, Braemar inspires students to dream boldly and equips them with the skills and confidence to turn their aspirations into achievements.
The upcoming year promises even greater opportunities for the college’sstudents with the unveiling of astate-of-the-art technology hub and amodern, multipurpose hall. These new facilities symbolise Braemar’scommitment to providing the best resources for all students and will serve as dynamic spaces where innovation and collaboration come to life. These new facilities will allow students to explore their potential in ways that are relevant to the world they are growing up in.
In today’srapidly changing educational landscape, the goal of Braemar College is to provide aholistic, well-rounded education that balances academic excellence with personal growth and emotional wellbeing. The school’sapproach encourages critical thinking, creativity and alove for learning that lasts alifetime. With guidance and support from dedicated teachers, students are encouraged to take risks, face challenges and build the resilience needed to navigate an increasingly complex world.
As educators, the team at Braemar College is deeply committed to nurturing each student’sindividual potential. Every day they strive to create alearning environment that respects and values each child, instilling hope and ambition for a bright future. By embracing the responsibility of shaping tomorrow’sleaders, Braemar College contributes to aworld where education not only opens doors but transforms lives. Together,they are creating alegacy of empowered, inspired students ready to shape the future.
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Council shows support
Maria Weiss, director of community, Macedon RangesShire Council
In response to an article 'Twilight market cancelled' (Midland Express,October 29) relating to Kyneton Community House and the Kyneton Twilight Market.
Council greatly values the ongoing work of Kyneton Community House and its volunteers in delivering arange of community outcomes, including the Twilight Market, which has had increased attendance each year that it has been delivered since 2018 (aside from COVIDimpacted years).
KCH requested Tier 2Triennial funding through the 2023-24 Events and Festivals Grant Program to provide the market (seeking atotal of $16,622 over three years, with these amounts differing slightly each year), and was successful in $3000 annually for three years ($9000 total), with the 2024 event being the second year of this agreement. In-kind support such as complimentary venue hire, cleaning and bin collection is also provided by council.
Further, council has committed in the 2024-25 financial year:
•Annual funding under the Neighbourhood House Funding Program of $5000, as well as $3637 in rates waivers.
•The Kyneton Community House was successful in obtaining agrant for $10,000 through the Community Funding Scheme (2024-25 funding cycle) to deliver the 'Great Community Cook-Up' program.
SUPER QUIZ?
Local knowledge (1 point)
1. Campbells Creek resident Jane Laidler has qualified to compete in the Official Strongman Games –World Titles to be held in which country next month?
2. Silvers Circus will be in which Macedon Ranges town on November 15-24?
3. Kyneton resident Alan Moor received what award at Government House last month?
4. Phee Broadway Theatre will host which pianist on November 14? (3 points)
5. When does the Macedon Ranges’ 2024 Budburst event take place?
General knowledge (1 point)
6. Which horse won the 2024 Melbourne Cup?
7. Is New Zealand’s Bay of Islands part of the North Island or South Island?
8. What is the title of Tim Winton’s latest 2024 book?
9. What type of bird appears on Mexico’s national flag? (3 points)
Who played Elphaba in the 2024 film adaptation of Wicked?
The electionofTrump for USApresident John McGlade(Dr),Castlemaine
Iwill try my best to not see or listen to the fake sincerity voice of that disingenuous narcissist for another four bloody years.
Iremembersomething about agolden calf in the Christian bible. Isuspect our Rome might burn?
They got the president that most of the deluded deserved. It seems the USA form of democracy ensures the success of the lowest common denominator... awellknown Australian philosopher implores us to remember our common humanity, however, Isay, remember our common insanity!
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Charles Cilia,Elphinstone
Iamtree changer who settled in the region six years ago. My wife and I have only one regret and that is we did not make the change earlier. It can be described as adiverse region with its rural landscape, historical streetscape, farmlands and remnants of its gold mining past. Among all this hides Castlemaine with its vibrant, diverse population, attracting visitors from far and wide.
Ihave been playing golf for averylong time. As agolferone cannot describe fully the feeling of discovering agem,a jewel in the middle of Castlemaine. It is located
just one and ahalf kilometres from the centre of town. It is beautiful, green, challenging and sometimes bronzed in the middle of summer. It is enthusiastically maintained by ahandful of the locals. On several occasions Ihavebeen puzzled by some people living in the region who ask me "Where is that?" after Itell them that Iplay at Mt Alexander Golf Club. The course is within 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Castlemaine; the green fee is $10 and the membership is $260 per year. This is discounted for couples and even cheaper still if you are ajunior. In addition to this, Mt Alexander Golf
Club’s facilities are available for hire for catered events, exhibitions etc. Its small band of members provide this service, which benefits the club and the community.
Mt Alexander Golf Course is nestled in ahidden valley shielded from viewby the Castlemaine township. To agolfer or aperson who appreciates the outdoors, it is like an oasis, abreath of fresh air with manicured greens, rolling hills, picturesque views, kangaroos and other wildlife. Yes, it is agem, ajewelinthe middle ofacountry town that deserves tobeappreciated by its locals and visitors.
Free green waste disposal
MountAlexanderShireCouncil’s free green waste disposalperiod is on now until November17.
While the council doesnot provide a homecollection service forgreen waste, and formostofthe yearfees apply for green waste disposal, once ayear it offers afreegreenwaste disposal periodtohelp residentsprepare homes and properties forthe upcoming fire danger period
Greenwaste includesgardenwaste suchasgrass, sticks and branches that areless than 10cm in diameter.The green waste must be free of contaminants such as rubbishand declarednoxious weeds, and removedfrom plasticbagsprior to disposal. Loads containing itemsother
thangreen waste will be charged accordingly
Residents are encouraged to compost as much material as possible at home Proof of residence is required.
Gardenwaste can be taken to the Castlemaine Transfer Station in Sluicers Road, open Monday to Sunday8am to 4pm,orthe Maldon TransferStation in Morris Street,onWednesdaysand Fridays 9.30am to 1pm and Saturdays and Sundays 9amto1pm
Visitwww.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/ how-to-prepare-your-property/clearingtrees-and-vegetation for tips on reducing vegetation to keep your home safeinthe fires season
Large gallery of buyers at sale
Kyneton livestock agents yarded 1260 cattle at last month’sstore cattle sale, which drew alarge gallery of prospective buyers to the rail.
Major buyers attending from Albury,Ballarat, Cohuna, Echuca, Euroa, Korumburra, Leongatha and Rochester as well a strong contingent of prospective local buyers.
Included in the buyers was amajor feedlot and three meat processors.
Grown steers sold to atop of $2200, weaner steers to atop of $1800.
Cows and calves to atop of $2390, weaner heifers to atop of $1300.
Grown Steers sold between $1500 to $2200 depending on breed andquality
Weaner steers sold between $1020 to $1800 perhead.
Cows and calves traded between $1200 to$2390 per cow and calf unit.
Heifers sold between $650 to $1500. Overall, the sale was very strong and fully firm to dearer on comparable store cattle sales held across the country
Some prices from the sale: A/c JJMJ Ranch Redesdale sold grownangus steers at $2140.
Sable Farms Rochford sold grown angus steers at $2040. MAndrew sold grownangus steers at $1980.
Granite View Kyneton sold grown angus steers at $1840. Montague park sold yearling angus steers at $1900.
Active Corp Redesdale sold yearling angus steers at $1800.
Davis Pastoral Sutton Grange sold yearling angus and B/B steers at $1520.
Rush Bros Malmsbury sold angus weaner steers at $1500.
A/c Sadron Kyneton sold angus steer weaners at $1460.
A/c Buck sold angus steers at $1490.
A/ Ellery and Juniper Taradle sold angus steer weaners at $1370.
A/c Mingela pastoral Drummond sold angus steer weaners at $1320.
A/c L& PMudford Woodend sold angus steer weaners at $1310.
A/c JSaliba Toolern Vale sold angus steer weaners at $1190.
A/c T& AYoung Pipers Creek sold angus cows and calves at $2390.
A/c D& ATravis Sunbury sold angus cows and calves at $1860.
A/c K&L Travis Sunbury sold angus cows and calves at $1800.
A/c LHobbs sold hereford cross cows andcalves at$1620.
A/c Active Corp sold angus heifers at$1300.
A/c RushBros sold angus heifers at$1250.
A/c Springbank Farm sold angus heifers at $1240.
A/ CDavis Pastoral sold angus heifers at $1130.
A/c JI &LI Dettmann Barfold sold angus heifers at $1100.
A/c R& SMathews sold angus heifer weaners at $1080.
A/c Coliban Heights Springhill sold angus heifers at $750.
–Report provided by Kieran McGrath, Nutrien Livestock Kyneton
Connecting in community
Kyneton local Sarah Lockhart knows alot about community and connecting and she will be the special guest speaker at the next meeting of the recently formed Kyneton VIEW Club.
Sarah moved to Kyneton during COVID after living in Sydney for most of her life. She grew up in ahousehold with foster children, so was told from ayoung age the importance of creating connections.
She also spent ayear abroad on high school exchange when she was 17. Her love of cultural exchange led her to live on ahorse ranch in the USA for eight months in her mid-20s.
In her life before Kyneton she worked in cultural exchange at American Institute for Foreign Study Australia for 17 years and this is where she sharpened her skills in connecting people together.During her time there she managed the Work and Travel Program, Camp America, Au Pair in America and the Au Pair in Australia programs. She was able to connect Working Holiday students with life in Australia.
Sarah now spends her time connecting in the Kyneton community,inparticular as the canteen manager at Kyneton Primary School and amember of the Parents and Friends Association. It is in these roles that she hopes to continuetobuild connections with students and the wider school community.Sarah also plans to join the committee at Kyneton VIEW to connect with other like-minded women keen to support The Smith Family and their work with students and families in need in the community Go along to hear Sarah’sstory next Monday November 18 at 10.30am at the Kyneton RSL, in Mollison Street. Learn how you, too, can be more connected locally Enquiries to Bev Orgill on 0459 324 455 or email bevorgill@gmail.com
Talking radio
Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club is holding its November meeting in Castlemaine.
BAREC hosts regular presentations on avariety of amateur radio related topics, suited to those with an interest in electronics and communications.
You will also be able to find out more about amateur radio, an interesting and educational pursuit that can also be used for alternative communications when other networks fail.
Do you have an Emergency Communications Plan? Experienced trainers and accredited assessors can assist you with obtaining your amateur radio qualification.
The evening starts at 7.30pm, Friday November 15 at the 1st Castlemaine Scout Hall, 16 Reckleben Street, Castlemaine.
Agold coin donation would be appreciated and alight supper will be provided. Enquiries to Graeme on 0417 389 357.
Phonics Plus programcoming
Amandatory phonics program will soon be introduced in all Victorian classrooms.
Phonics Plus is aprogram that provides schools with acomprehensive approach to teaching reading using the evidence-based systematic synthetic phonics approach.
The resources include adetailed scope and sequence program acomprehensive set of Phonics Plus lesson plans that include 25 minutes of daily and explicit phonics. The Victorian Government has released the first tranche of the lesson plans with further lesson plans available for prep teachers later this year and for grades one and two in the first half of 2025.
The lesson plans have been developed by current teachers and school leaders and will ensure that the excellent teaching practice evident in many schools is evident in every school.
They align with the Victorian curriculum and will also contribute to reducing the workload of teachers by ensuring they can access ready-made high-quality classroom resources, delivery of highquality teaching in every school, backed by evidence and research.
Sarah Lockhart will be the special guest speaker at the next meeting of the recently formed Kyneton VIEW Club.
Entertainment galore at thisyear’s Kyneton Show!
Get ready for an action-packed weekend at the 162nd Grand Annual Kyneton Agricultural Show! With alively mix of unique acts, live music and performances, there’struly something for everyone on Friday and Saturday,November 15 and 16.
Back by popular demand, the always hilarious Paddy and his Crazy Bikes are set to bring laughter and fun for all ages. Alongside Paddy,the Show will feature ahost of crowd favourites, including the return of whip-cracking demonstrations and the adrenaline-pumping wood-chopping competitions.
The kids are in for atreat with the popular Country Parkour,a free farm-themed obstacle course to let young ones burn offenergy.The science shows by Fizzics Education are sure to be ahit for all ages, and other free activities include Laser Taginthe hay bales, Meltdown Madness, the Bucking Bull, and pony rides.
The children’spet parade is back too, where kids can enter into the following five categories for free; ‘Pet Sheep, Goat or Calf’, ‘Pet Dog’, ‘Pet Cat’, ‘Any other Pet Animal’ and ‘Best Decorated Pet’ —entries will be taken on the day and judging at the Kid’sShow Ring will commence at 10.30am on Saturday.Other animal competitions on Saturday will include horses, dogs, sheep and sheep fleeces.
This year,for the first time there will be kite shows by local talent Angus Johnstone. Watchashis kites dance across the sky,adding acolourful new spectacle to the Show.Adding to the excitement, don’t miss the spirited Highland dancers, bringing ataste of Scottish tradition to Kyneton. Also performing on Saturday will be the Kyneton Street Band, the MaCapella Choir,plus the Woodend Warblers Choir,with asurprise flash mob dance by the Body Bop group.
On Friday night, the Youth Stage presented by Music in the Sticks will feature local bands Thunderchief, The Hobyahs, The Mods, and Psychosybin performing from 6pmto9 pm. The perfect chance to enjoy live music by talented local bands. Soak in the atmosphere when the Showgrounds light up with carnival rides, food stalls, and finish with aspectacular fireworks display at 9pm.
This year’sKyneton Show will be another memorable weekend of fun and entertainment for the entire family To experience acommunity celebration that promises to be bigger and better than ever,you can purchase tickets at the gate or pre-book your show tickets via the website www.kynetonshow.org.au
Eleganceand comfort
This gracefully restored Victorian cottage captures the essence of sophisticated living, where heritage charm merges withmodern style. Gleaming polished floorboards welcome you into ahome that’s been thoughtfully updated to offer both class and functionality
The heart of the home, an impressive contemporary kitchen, boasts warm finishes and ample space, including awalk-in pantry and an inviting dining area. Acosy lounge provides aretreat from the world, while ducted heating and underfloor insulation deliver comfort throughout the seasons. The main bedroom situated at the front, offers abank of built-in robes, while the second bedroom has aprivate outlook to the pergola. The third bedroom, doubling as astudy,features direct
access to the carport, making it ideal for those needing aflexible workspace or guest accommodation. Awellappointed bathroom with walk-in shower,and practical laundry add to the home’sefficient design.
Outdoors, the large alfresco space invites yearround enjoyment, extending into aprivate backyard that includes raised vegetable garden beds for sustainable living. With an impressive sense of space, the rear garden feels like asanctuary.Atthe front, vibrant trees and shrubs offer apicture-perfect outlook toward the town, adding curb appeal to this 655m2 property
Centrally located, the cottage is steps away from the neighbourhood recreation space with abrand-new playground, and ashort, pleasant walk from the town centre and local amenities.
Experience afamily friendly escape from the everyday set on just under four acres an easy 12 minutes from the Bendigo CBD.
An architecturally pleasing façade establishes the tone for this cleverly designed single-level home built by local builder,RussellParsons. Ahome of grand proportions, it is elegant yet does not feel pretentious with afocus on relaxed living and the practicalities of family life.
Awide entrance draws you straight ahead to the informal open plan living area, part of the hub which includes kitchen and dining. To the left is the more formal lounge. Double doors allow the theatre room to be closed offfrom the lounge for privacy and astudy with built= in storage is well positioned on the right close to the entry for those working from home.
Stone benchtops and electric appliances blend elegance and functionality in the cook’skitchen. An
oversize island bench creates astatement and opens onto the dining area that can comfortably accommodate seating for 12. Indoor/outdoor entertaining is easy with the covered alfresco that seamlessly connects the open plan living and inground pool.
Three bedrooms are queen size, the master aking with luxurious ensuite bathroom including spa bath. The fifth bedroom is set up as agames room but could easily accommodate adouble bed. There are two powder rooms, and the family bathroom has external door for easy access after swimming.
The practical items have not been forgotten either An 8m x7.5m shed and 6m x8mremote door garage (under roofline) are perfect for tools and vehicles. The property is connected to mains water and sewer but also includes 44,000 litres of rainwater storage for home and garden use, and there are vegetable plots, chook run, and the home boasts a5kw solar system.
Thecomplete package
Retaining its original art deco charm with awonderful refurbishment complementing the living environment, this delightful home is ideally located within alevel walking distance to primary and secondary schools, acafé, hotel and post office, This charming property offers aconvenient lifestyle with minimal upkeep. The home exudes character while allowing for aflexible floorplan to suit modern living needs. Further attraction to the property is the north-facing studio /office and shedding area at the rear,ideal for creatives, hobbyists or extra storage.
Inside, the home features three bedrooms, agenerous open-plan kitchen with a convenient return and spacious dining, family,and living areas, all designed for comfort and functionality.Modern comforts are provided with ducted heating, ceiling fans, asplit system, and an inviting open fireplace, making this home ideal for all seasons.
The recent bathroom renovation is astandout, blending modern aesthetics with practical features. Paired with an updated laundry,this home truly has it all. Outside, new high
•This charming redbrick home
•Inside it offers four principle rooms, akitchen and meals area, a storeroom, and abathroom at the rear
•Retaining many period features reflectingthe craftsmanship and various stages of its construction.
•These historical details provideauniqueopportunity for restoration, allowing youtouncoverand highlight
Nestled in the picturesque beauty of the Macedon Ranges, this charming three bedroom brick veneer home offers aharmonious blend of comfort and style. It features two well-appointed bathrooms, multiple living spaces, an office, studio, and an array of enticing features.
As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by awarm and inviting ambiance, enhanced by two cosy fireplaces and aCoonara, creating the perfect setting for relaxation and tranquillity.The spacious living areas provide ample room for family gatherings and entertaining, while adedicated office offers a versatile space for work or study
The heart of the home is agenerously sized, functional kitchen, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. It’sequipped with modern amenities and offers abundant storage space for all your cooking needs. Adjacent to the kitchen, you’ll find ameals area that
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leads through to an entertaining space, complete you’re your very own bar.The master bedroomisa private retreat, complete with abeautifully renovated ensuite that exudes clean lines and comfort. It’s the perfect place to unwind after alongday
Step outside onto the covered decking, where you can enjoy the serene outdoor surroundings while protected from the elements. The perfect spot for morning coffee and al fresco dining.
In addition to the main residence, this property also has alarge barn-style shed, providing ample space for storage, aworkshop, or creative endeavours. This versatile space offers endless possibilities to tailor it to your specific needs. The single lock up garage offers internal access with astudio attached for all your crafting/creative ideas …plus solar panels for year round energy savings.
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17 Maldon Road, McKenzie Hill.
4 a 2 b 4 v 8490r
•'Lisdon Park' aclassic 1970s craftsman-builthomestead, setona sprawling 2.10-acres (8490m²)
•4 bedrooms, multiple living areas,timberkitchen, amplestorage & retro bar /winecellar.
•Established gardens &3-car garage, just 2kmfrom thetowncentre.
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$1,595,000 View By appointment
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3 a 2 b 8 v 1525r
•IconicMorrell Glass Studio Building &Art Deco residence,arare commercial &residential opportunity.
•Art Decoresidence circa 1930– features asubstantial floorplan, 3 double bedrooms& is setbehind walled,treed gardens.
•Locatedjust moments from the vibrant town centre
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$1,650,000 View By appointment
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Blasi Mulholland |0417311 733
322 Barker Street, Castlemaine.
4 a 2 b 2 v 704r
•Beautifully renovated Victorian cottage with timeless character & modern comforts throughout.
•4 bedrooms, 2renovated bathrooms &charming original features including polished timber floors,highceilings &leadlight glass.
•Established gardens &alfresco area, just ashort walktotown centre.
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Rob Waller |0418571 130
Arare opportunity awaits with 104.5 acres (approx.) of picturesque farmland of ancient gums with rich and productive soil and abeautifully manicured garden surrounding the perfectly presented four-bedroom brick veneer home. Bendigo is an easy 30 minute commute, 10 minutes to Castlemaine and ashort drive into historic Maldon, making this property the ideal country lifestyle for farming and liveability
Atree-lined poplar driveway leads to the home that sits among alandscaped garden. The floorplan features entry into agenerous open-plan kitchen with dining and living. The kitchen provides an electric cooktop with an under-mount oven, an Asko dishwasher, stone benchtops, soft close drawers, apantry and bar-style seating. The north-facing living features asolid wood heater,large windows with outlooks of the surrounding landscape and asliding door to the verandah with an ornamental vine and anorth-facing 6.7m x5.1m alfresco area overlooking the garden, paddocks and dam. Asecond living space is an ideal theatre room or playroom.
The main bedroom suite has views of the garden, awalk-in robe and an ensuite with ashower,toilet and vanity.Two further bedrooms are generous in size and have walk-in robes. Afourth bedroom with abuilt-in robe makes for an ideal home office. Completing the
internal design is abathroom with ashower,bath, vanity,a separate toilet and alarge laundry that provides storage, access to the 7.5m double secure garage and external access to the north verandah. Additional details include an integrated solar system, ducted heating and cooling, double blinds and six large water tanks for water supply.Externally,the property is beautifully presented and set up with fencing, water tanks, adam, aseasonal creek, ancient gums and an 18.8m x9mgarage,a9mx 10.8m machinery shed and 9m x7.3m garage, all with power,providingstorage for tractors, tools and just about anything! If arural lifestyle is what you are after,then this property is for you.
Property: Perfectly presented four bedroom brick veneer home on 104.5 acres (approx.)
Address: 599Muckleford-Walmer Road,Muckleford
Price: $1,685,000
Agent: Cantwell Property Castlemaine
Contact: TomRobertson 0473 642 644
Theclubshows historic vehicles of many types from early 1900s through to modern classics, military vehicles and motorcycles.
TrenthamShowand Shine
Following on from last year’ssuccessful event, the Trentham Cool Country Classics Car Club will again be hosting its annual Show and Shine for 2024 at the historic Trentham Railway Station on Sunday November 17.
The club has asignificant number of enthusiastic members from across the Macedon Ranges andbeyond and includes historic vehicles of many types from early 1900s through to modern classics, military vehicles and motorcycles.
The club is confident ofdisplaying an even greater number of vehicles than the 100-plus last year with support from other
regional and city based clubs. Food and coffee will be available with vehicle entry from 9am and public entry from 10am. Entry is by gold coin donation with proceeds going to local community groups.
Also take time to have alook at the historic Trentham station precinct, whichisbeing gradually restored by volunteers and includes the station building and vintage rolling stock.
More information on Facebook –Cool Country Classics Car Club. Agreat event for the whole family and agood reason to visit Trentham in spring!
Kyneton singspraises
Acommunity singing event hosted by the churches of Kyneton and district will take place at 2.30pm on Sunday November24atOur Lady of the Rosary Church, 53Ebden Street. There will be congregational singing of eight hymns, supported by the Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir and Victoria Welsh Choir.Both choirs, as well as The Couriers, will provide items between brackets of hymns. The choir conductors, Jeanette John and Rushan Hewawasam, will lead the singing.
Arrive early for aseat. Free entry and there will beafternoon tea afterwards in the church hall. Sandwiches provided. Contributions of cake, slices and fruit platters would be very welcome.
Puppy Pride
The Kyneton BotanicGardens will once again host dogs and dog-lovers as Puppy Pride comes to town. Emceed thisyear by formerrealty star,Farmer Dave, this free eventfor all thefamily bringsLGBTIQA+ people, their friends, family and alliestogether to havesome outdoor fun and delightinour beloved four-leggedfriends.
Taking place on SundayNovember 17, the day will begin at 11.15am with a dog walk from theoutdoor gymonthe CampaspeRiverWalk,nearSaint Agnes Place andMill Street.The walk willend at theBotanic Gardens where theactivitieswill start at 12pm.
Those attending arewelcome to bring their own picnics buttherewill alsobea wideselection of local food vendors to choosefrom. Theafternoon will include competitions, dog demonstrationsand marketstalls to wander through The event is being organisedby Sunbury andCobaw Community Health and Daylesford’sChillOut Festival with support from MacedonRanges Shire Council.
SATURDAY 23 &SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER
Valpassed away peacefully at Bendigo Health Hospice after ashortillness,aged 87 years. WifeofBarney(dec), cherished mother of Steven(dec) Sharyn and Donna. Mother-in lawtoDavid andNate
LovedGrandma to Josh, Jackson, Campbell, Ethan, Hamish, Angus and their partners Greatgrandma to Eli,Paxtonand Colston. Resting in peace In respecting Val’swishes aprivate service and burial will be held.
Passed away peacefully at KynetonHospital on 8th November 2024 aged85years
Dearlyloved husbandofBarbara (dec).
Loving father of Debra,Brian andSteven.
Very specialPop of Adrian, James,Colin andRicky and 6great grandchildren.
Familyand friendsare invited to attend Brian’sfuneral service, to be held in the ChapelofMount Alexander Funerals, 12 CampbellStreet, Castlemaine on Friday15th November at 2.00pm. Following thisservice the cortegewill leavefor the Castlemaine Cemetery.
Always Remembered
Mark William Scanlon 23/11/1967 –13/11/2023
In loving memory of ahusband and afather, youwereour world, youmeant everything to us
It hasbeena year sincewelostyou and you are in our thoughts and ourheartseveryday. In lifeweloved youdearly, in death we love youstill, it brokeour hearts to lose you.
Aworld that wasfull of happiness is nowanemptyplace
People saythattimewill heal abroken heart butours is tornapart. Thetears in oureyeswecan wipe away butthe ache in ourhearts willalwaysstay. Our heartsare full of memories and you’rewithusevery day. Iknowyou areatpeace now. Foreverinour hearts Love Rhonda,Rachael, Jake&Family
PATTON (nee Millar)
Ethel Winifred (of Trentham) 08.03.1931 -31.10.2024
Ethel passed away at the Daylesford Hospital, after ashort illness,aged 93 yrs
Lovedwifeof Edward John ‘Ted’ Patton (dec).
Loveddaughter of Augustus and Maud Millar
Sister of Charlie, Lindsay, Albert&Elsie Peuker (all dec).
Lovedaunt of Marlene Buttler, Judy Giulieri(dec), Rhonda Bonham, Jennie McKenzie Jim Millar and KathyThompson. We appreciated our beautiful aunt.
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The Funeral service to celebrate thelifeof Ethel Winifred Patton will be held at the Thomas J. Scott Memorial Chapel, 5Piper St, Kyneton on FRIDAY (Nov15th2024), commencing at 11am. Aburial at the Trentham Cemetery will follow.
SCANLON –Mark 13-11-2023
Treasured memories of my dearly loved son, Mark. It brokemyheart to lose youbut you did not go alone forapartofmewent with youthe dayGod called youhome butitgives me great comfortknowing you rest in peace in the loving arms of your lovingfather Brian and sisters Deb and Sue Your loving Mum Margaret
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Pennant winnersdecided
Last week saw the final round of the Goldfields Croquet Association pennant season with the winners decided. Going into the final round in division 2, Kyneton and Castlemaine were equal on wins and were drawn to play each other, so it was asimplecase of whoever wins would take home the title.
What was expected to be atight battle turned into an anti-climax. In the opening game, Kyneton’s Graham Smith sounded an ominous warning of what was to come with ademoralising 7hoops to 1win against Nick Quirk who just two weeks ago had won the Australian Croquet Association Handicap Singles title. In the second game, Darryl Chivers kept up the pressure for Kyneton with adominant 7-3win over Steve Duffy. Castlemaine has started slowly in all their previous matches, so may have held hopes of a comeback in the reverse singles. It wasn’t to be. Smith and Chivers continued in the same form and then finished off the match with a7-5 win in the doubles.
In the other match, John Lillyston got Bendigo off to agoodstart with a7-5 win over Maldon’s Theo Stockx. Rod Arnold recorded the same result over Chris Cooper. In the reverse singles, Stockx had a7-5 win over Arnold but that was to be the only win for Maldon, eventually going down four games to one.
In division 3, three teams all had a chance of taking the title. The crucial match was between Eaglehawk 2and Castlemaine. Eaglehawk 2started well with Ken Merrett having a7-3 win over Heather Crawley. Cathie Pearson evened the match up for Castlemaine with a7-5 win over Pat Patchett but Eaglehawk 2thensteadied and took the remaining games and the pennant. Eaglehawk 3upset Eaglehawk 1todeny them their slim chance of taking the title. Goldfields pennant tournament coordinator Brian Loughran said he was pleased with the response to their initiative to invite clubs from outside the district to participate and looked forward to increased participation next year.
Finals berth by one hoop!
With just two rounds remaining in the Northern District Croquet Association’s spring pennant competition for Division 1/2 teams, the Quarry Hill Rosellas (Chris Eiffert and Bernie Lacey) have effectively got the title sewn up. They showed their superiority by beating Macedon Mt Gisborne (Penny Krstev and Elizabeth Payne) by 6-0 games, with Mt Gisborne being restricted to just 13 hoops over those 6games. The QH Galahs (Irene Murdoch with BarryLovell filling in for Col Scott), currently in 2nd position, continue to push for top spot, with acommanding win over stablemates the QH Kookaburras (John Murdoch and Gayle Deary) by 5-1 games. Technically the Galahs and Kyneton Blue (Pat Fahy and George Lund) could match the Rosellas on matches won, but the Rosellas have to win just one more match to seal it. It looks like the Galahs and Kyneton are fighting it out for second place honours. In Division 3, having completed their round robin, three teams have consistently been at the top of the rankings. Kyneton Yellow (Judy Aldred and Margaret Parker) had another clear 5-1 win over stablemates Kyneton Green (Bill Caddaye and Jenny Symons), both ladies winning all four singles games, to finish in top spot with eight wins. Equal on eight wins but second on games won were Maldon Acacia (Rod Bennett and Gary Dykes), but they had to work for it against Macedon Mt. Charlie (Noeline Richardson and Lyn Robinson), winning both doubles games to make it a4-2 win. Third spot on seven wins was Maldon Maple (Julie and Trevor Ware) who were convincing against their stablemates Maldon Wattle (Terry Beck and Gavan McCarthy) with another strong 5-1win, McCarthy giving Wattle their one win in his singles. So three of the
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four finals berths were clear cut.
However, that fourth spot was up for grabs. The QH Lyrebirds (Heather Thompson and Kerryn Lacey) had been in 4th with four wins and one round to go, but four other teams with three wins were vying for that position. The Lyrebirds just had to beat one of those contenders, Macedon Mt Towrong (Liz Harnden with Sue Wild, filling in for Terry Goodley) to retain fourth spot with five wins. It went down to the wire –after the singles, the Lyrebirds had a3-1 gameslead, but Mt Towrong rallied to take both doubles games, making it 3-3 games. After six games, Mt Towrong won the match by just one hoop (34-33), moving them up to four wins, where their superior overall games tally (26-22) gave Mt Towrong that vital fourth berth in the finals, bumping out the Lyrebirds. It just shows that every hoop is important in croquet!
Another contender, the QH Koalas (Jenny and Chris Ball) also scored their fourth win, admittedly by just 3hoops after a3-3 games draw against the QH Parrots (Chris Scott and AnneStephens), but their overall games tally of 21 put them just behind the Lyrebirds.
Now the top four teams go into semi final playoffs –Kyneton Yellow (1) against Maldon Acacia (2), and Maldon Maple (3) against Mt Towrong (4), with all games to be played on neutral courts. Like in the AFL, the winner of Kyneton Yellow and Maldon Acacia will go straight into the grand final in two weeks, while the loser will then play against the winner of Maldon Maple and Mt Towrong for the other grand final berth. Given the closeness of the competition so far, we are in for somegreat battles over the next two weeks.
Darryl Chivers with aclear shot at hoop 8.
International visitorswelcomed
The large crowd at the 2024 Kyneton Cup meeting included anumber of enthusiastic international visitors.
Representatives of the Japan Racing Association included Yoshifumi, general manager of the JRA’sSydney office, and Takaishi Tanaka, the general supervisor of Chukyo Racecourse.
Members of the Chinese Racing Alliance were also pleased to be able to attend the meeting.
The international visitors made some very favourable comments about Kyneton’spremier race day,the course and surrounds.
Four members of the Japan Racing Association were welcomed by (from left) K&HRRC patron Mike Rowland, executive member Greg Janky and president Gary O’Meara.
Reputation enhanced
Macedon Lodge’s reputation as aplace where Melbourne Cup winners are trained was further enhanced last Tuesday. Queensland mare Knight’s Choice caused aboil over by winning the 2024 Melbourne Cup as acomplete outsider. Ridden superbly by former Irish jockey Robbie Dolan, Knight’s Choice is co-trained by John Symons and Sheila Laxon.
Laxon came from New Zealand in 2001 and trained Ethereal at Macedon Lodge to win the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double.
She officially became the first woman to train aMelbourne Cup winner; now she has atwo from two record.
Knight’s Choice was at Macedon Lodge for several months, and needed adry track to show her best.
Laxon said the win was partially due to “Macedon Magic”. Liam Howley, who trains alarge team out of Macedon Lodge, described the prestige location as agreat place to develop horses.
“They thrive,” Howley said.
CASTLEMAINE
The club’s youngest member, Thomas Bellis –still at primary school –stole the show in Saturday’s stableford.
From ahandicap of 35, he chalked up an impressive 44 points against 52 other players.
He finished two points clear of visitor Gayle West (39) and they took the top two spots in C-grade.
Mark Brackley (11) topped A-grade with 41 from Darren Grvasoni (9) on 38 ,and B-grade went to Kevin Lourey (14) with 39, one ahead of Ron Jenkins (17) and Jen Dyer.
Brackley and Gervasoni were NTPs.
The morning 9@9 was athriller, with a four-way countback deciding the outcome.
Glenda Jefferies (38) emerged the winner with 21 points, from Mary Harris, Genevieve Cantwell and Jo Ralston.
Jen Dyer (21) won Thursday’s par event with +2, on acountback from Bryan Fitzgral (14). They were the respective C and B-grade winners.
Les Prendergast (9) had asolid +1 in A-grade.
Klai Jermyn had four birdies, Nathan Domanski three and Frank Byrne two, with Ross Stevens and Ian Clark the NTPs.
GISBORNE
Abusy week began with a4BBB on Melborune Cup Day.
Brett Campbell —who squeezes in managing the club between his rounds of golf —and Tom McIntyre cleaned up with an even half century.
They were three lengths ahead of Jenny O’Connor —Dao Lock on 47, with anostril back to Tom Stotten —NoelMorgan. The best combination over 3200m were Bill Dwyer —Andrew Wood.
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GOLFresults
In the Wednesday women’s comp, the often mentioned (in this column anyway)
Dao Lock won A-grade with anett 74, but this was no match for overall winner Claire Buttigieg with 64. Say goodbye to your handicap, Claire. Kim Duffy 71 and Jocelyn Moreland rounded out the placings.
On Thursday, Colin Leech 69 just pipped Sam McMahon on acountback as they won Band Cgrade respectively; Ben Mansted took out A-grade with 70.
Saturday’s stroke round grade winners were Jarrod O’Donnell (A), with nett 68, Jason Nitz (B) with 70, and Michael McCormick (C) with 68.
Dao Lock won the women’s 18-holes with anett72, one clear of Jenny O’Connor.
Both the men and women have begun their club championships —goodluck to all competitors.
KYNETON
Hudgson new champ
There’s anew name going on the Kyneton men’s championship board.
In an epic high-quality match-play final on Saturday, Col Hudgson edged out multiple champ Jason McClure on the 35th hole.
Alarge gallery followed the pair and saw some splendid golf before Hudgson prevailed 2up with one to play.
Hudgson is akeengolferwho presently plays from ahandicap of 6; he began his golf at Kyneton but has travelled and played at various clubs before returning to live in his home town.
The Band Cgrade champions are also first timers.
Regan Williams won 5/4 against Jonathan Beachey and David Evans took out C-grade by asimilar margin against Kash Karunsona.
There were some extremely good scores in Saturday’s stableford.
The best was 42 stableford points from C-grade winner Braedan Cottingham(26). The handicapper will be interested. Peter Kewnick (22) had 40.
Terry Gamble (8) topped A-grade with 40 from Pete Robins (9) with 35, and Damian Summers (15) won B-grade with 39, four clear of David Austin (17).
NTPs went to Austin, Mick McQualter, Neil Watts, Namik Akkurt and Robins also super pin.
On Melbourne Cup Day 56 players took part in atwo-person ambrose.
David Pilcher —Neville Yates won with 60.25, from David Hendy —Braedan Cameron 61.
Tanya Boothby and Kylie Munro were the women’s winners with 67, from Marg Scoble —Lorraine Ryan 68.25.
The mixed division went to Rob MacRae —Col Hudgson on 52.5, from Julie Harris —NoelAlldis 64.75.
Wednesday stableford: David Evans (17) was the men’s winner with 41 points
by twofrom Paul Moore(25).TeaoteDavies(22)led in theladies with 37 NTPs wereTom Woods, Rachael McAndrew, David Evans, Terry Summers, TraceyBramich and Paul Moore
LANCEFIELD
Abusytimeonthe course lastweek, with David Mannix taking outthe DonSinclair MedalMemorial with90-19-71.Gary Dudderidge 84-12-72and Denis Davenport 79-7-72 filled the minorplacings.
Mal Ive93-23-70 wasthe Legendswinner.
Women’s medal: Di Brennan105-30-75 Twilight 10 holes—JohnWilson(14) 20 points.
Thursday par— Dean Budde(14)+3. There were some excellent scoresin Saturday’s stableford,withGraham Mau (17)shining with 44stablefordpoints,from Gary Dudderidge(11) on 41,and Mark Balla and Ed Godek next on 39.
MOUNTMACEDON
Last Wednesdayproveda true testof course management and temperament. It was the MTA Travel(MichelleEdwards) sponsored Mugofthe Monthina stableford format.
KevinTaylor(16) had areal day out, collecting themug,best scoreofthe day andA-gradeaward with 37 points.
Tony Carter(13)was hotonhis heels with36.
BubbaWatson(23) topped B-gradewith 35 points, one clearofTiger Penney (38) Saturday’spar eventsaw the overall and C-grade prizes go to Rob Taylor(23) with +3.
Peter Sinclair(8) won A-gradewith -1, and Carter’s+2was sufficient to edge out HaydenPhillips (12) in the B-grade countback.
The previousweekendsaw playersfrom 10 different clubsaswellaslocal members welcomed
Patrick Doyle was crowned the club’s OpenChampion,and club president Matt Willis won the 27-holehandicap with100 nett
ROMSEY
Longmarkers made their presence felt in thestableford on Saturday.
The winner wasJames Simpson (40 handicap)with 40 points, from Zac Scales (35)on37. Simon Donohue(11)was third on 36
The four semi-finalistsinthe John Laing Shield allhad credentials.
Bob McLennan(9) dMal Mottram (0) 5/3, andMickSquire(0) dAndrew Clement (9) on the20th
Semi-finals inthe women’s singles Elaine Scanlon (32) dLis Manktelow (30) 5/3,Lorraine Robb(45) dJenny Hartley (25) 1-up
McLennanwas NTP,and Davey Kenny had thelongest drive.
Fluctuatingwinds on Wednesday tested players.
Beryl Cole (30) was the winner with 36 points, from Sherif Abdel-Sayed (30) on 33, andLukeLyons (4) 32. Lyons and David Jones were the NTPs.
TRENTHAM
Afield of 74 turned out in perfect conditions on Saturday.
Remarkably, the three grade winners all had 37 points, with C-grader John Williams being declared the overallwinner.
A— Alan Snowden (10) from Brenton Payne (6); B— Colin Salmon (13) from Jck MacLeod (13); C—Williams (23) from Frank DePetro.
Anne Roberts is in brilliant form at present, andled in the ladies with 39 points. Her handicap continues to come down.
Trish Mann was runner-up on 36.
WOODEND
A-grader Andrew Davies had asplendid 41 stableford points from his handicap of 3 on Saturday’s stableford.
Afield of 51 turned out, with Jim O’Brien (9) runner-up on 39 in the top grade.
Peter Elliott (24) won B-grade with 39, from Jen Hunter (24) on 38.
Samantha Pierce has won the women’s November medal in atight contest with 100-36-64.
Michelle Jacovac and Cheryl Payne both finished with nett 65s.
The Melbourne Cup Day stableford attracted 57 enthusiasts, possibly the largest number ever for outTuesday competition.
Sam Barker (9) toppd A-grade with 39 points, from O’Brien on 36.
B-grader Cody McDorman (23) stole the limelight by scorching around with 44 points, ahead of Julian Fang (17) on 41
Mount Macedon’s major handicap winner Matt Willis with Open Champion Patrick Doyle.
Col Hudgson —worthy first time club champion for Kyneton.
Localwin in KynetonCup
Bill West
Locally trained New York Hurricane broke the track record for 2006 metres in winning the $125,000 bet365 Kyneton Cup last Wednesday.
The impressive victory capped off agreat three days for the Liam Howley stable, which has training facilities at both Macedon Lodge and Kyneton.
Ridden superbly by Harry Coffey, fiveyear-old New York Hurricane was sent out as virtually equal favourite in ahighly competitive eight-horse field.
Stablemate Station One, winner of the 2022 Kyneton Cup for Howley, led for much of the journey, but dropped out of contention in the straight.
Howley was thrilled to win his home town cup on his home track, and said afterwards the winner has an outstanding group of owners, and he has the best staff in the business.
New York Hurricane won by 1.8 lengths from outsider Too Close The Sun, with Mathew well back in third place.
Favourable weather conditions helped attract alarge crowd to the number one prestige race meeting conducted by Kyneton &Hanging Rock Racing Club.
The official attendance of 2500 was pleasing for the local club, and an increase on numbers from last year. The revamped marquee area was very active.
The nine-event program ran smoothly, with Fashions on the Field judging held in several categories.
Race club general manager John Dight and operations manager Lisa Evans were certainly kept busy!
‘SPOT
ON’ FOR RACE
Howley said he had told the owners of New York Hurricane along time ago that the horse would be able to win aKyneton Cup.
Initially achallenging galloper to train, perseverance has paid off as he matured with age.
“I knew he was spot on today,” the trainer declared.
New York Hurricane has now won seven races, with prize money approaching the $400,000 mark. One was at last year’s Kyneton Cup meeting.
Although the Cup had only eight runners, most were well in the market, with top trainer Ciaron Maher having three runners.
New York Hurricane firmed late in betting, and vied for favouritism with the Maher-trained Promises Kept and Mathew, trained by Patrick and Michelle Payne.
When The field jumped Station One went straight to the front, and Coffey positioned New York Hurricane on the rails behind him.
Top weight Keats challenged Station One for the lead well before the home turn, and Coffey secured abeautiful run at the right time to loom up in the straight and draw clear.
“He was travelling really well,” the 2024 Caulfield Cup winning jockey said.
Speaking at the presentation of Cup trophies, racing club president Gary O’Meara congratulated connections of New York Hurricane on the victory.
He also thanked the sponsors of the various races across the program.
Big rink wins vital in bowls
Bill West
Substantial wins by individual rinks propelled Gisborne and Kyneton to comfortable victories in round seven of Highlands division one pennant bowls on Saturday.
Conditions were ideal weather wise, and the only upset in the top grade was third-placed Romsey losing by six shots at home to surprise packet Diggers Rest.
The Redbacks clearly missed the presence of boom recruit Nathan Lynch.
Gisborne had two rinks down, but amassive 36-10 margin for the quartet of Ian Morley, Louise Ball, Russell Walker and Peter Williams (s) ensured the home side toppled Broadford by 19 shots.
The other rink to excel was Kyneton’s Glen Gascoyne, Jerry Richmond, Graham Edwards and Greg Podesta (s) against Kilmore. None were at Kyneton last season.
A34-14 margin in Kyneton’s home match against was the key to the top side’s victory as Gareth Drusko showed he will be abig asset for the visitors.
Last season’s bottom side Diggers Rest has exceeded expectations and sits in second spot on the ladder after adetermined 57-51 win at Romsey.
Aaron Young won by 10 shots for the Redbacks, perhaps partly inspired by his brother Daniel just being elected to Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
Romsey now face adanger match at Broadford this Saturday.
Kyneton Golf and Lancefield have had many close clashes over the years, and reigning premier Golf won by seven shots overall.
Peter Linehan had astrong win against his former club, and John Parks continued his good form for the Tigers.
Golf’s division 2side defeated Kyneton by 13 with John Trounce securing arunaway 38-10 victory —the biggest margin across all three divisions.
Romsey’s club depth was apparent as its two lower sides won well; adepleted Lancefield accounted for Kyneton by three shots in division 3inthe closest finish of the day.
Division 1ladder: Kyneton 73 points, Diggers Rest 72, Romsey 55, Kyneton Golf 52, Kilmore 48, Gisborne 32, Lancefield 19, Broadford 19, Trentham 14.
The Lancefield versus Kyneton division one pennant bowls match, which was scheduled for this Saturday, will now be played under lights at Kyneton on Friday night.
ALL THE SCORES
Division 1scores from Highlands bowls on Saturday were: Kyneton Golf 65 dLancefield 58 —P.Linehan (s) 26 dJ.Holmes 17, A. Plowman 26 dG.Stewart 21, A. Barker 13 lost to J. Parks 20; Kyneton 72 dKilmore 58 —J.O’Donnell 20 dS.Fitzgerald 18, Ant. Mathison 18 lost to G. Drusco 26, G. Podesta 34 dM.McMaster 14; Gusborne 73 dBroadford 54 —A.Higgins 21 lost to P. Newell 25, T. Wylie 16 lost to D. Ellis 19, P. Williams 36 dD.Kelly 10; Romsey 51 lost to Diggers Rest 57 —C.Austin 13 lost to S. Browne 25, A. Young 25 d R. Treweek 15, M. Brundell 13 lost to P. Robinson 17; Trentham the bye.
Division 2: Kyneton Golf 60 dKyneton 47 —J Trounce 38 dJ.Wells 10, C. Scott 24 dM.Plowman 22,J. McQualter 18 dD.Fisher 15; Macedon 65 dGisborne 39 —G.Dickenson 20 dB.Wylie 14, I. Matthews 21 dR.Grant 15, I. Guymer 24 dD.Wesney 9; Romsey 61 dDiggers Rest 53 —G.Marshall 20 dA.Iceley 19, S. Mayger 22 dR.Grant 15, J. Beaumont 19 drew with P. Marinier 19; Kilmore 89 dBroadford 41 —S.Hawkless 31 dA.Prime 12, C. Hodgson 33 dW.Blackburn 18, A. Langdon 25 dG.Goddard 11.
Division 3: Gisborne (3) 56 dMacedon 43 —T Shearson 26 dD.Summerfield 16, C. Butterley 13 lost to B. Wasyl 17, S. Fallowfield 18 dB.Swan11; Gisborne (4) 54 lost to Mt Cottrell 73 —F.Perich 18 dG Bonnici 26, J. Kinton 15 dB.Robinson 25, G. Marks 21 lost to M. Matthews 22; Lancefield 54 dKyneton 51 P. Shannon 20 dL.Gent 17, Alan Shipcott 17 lost to B. Rowe 18, K. Webb 17 dC.Bermingham 16; Woodend 48 lost to Romsey 61— T. Sturt 19 dH.Rose18, J. Behan 13 lost to M. Toy 21; A. Jewell 16 lost to K. Day 22; Kilmore 76 dTrentham 38 —W.Gunn31d I. Bruton 10, S. Bloomfield 24 dMichelle Hinneberg 10, K. Campbell 21 dMax Hinneberg 18.
Elated: Trainer Liam Howley and jockey Harry Coffey after the presentation of Cup trophies. Photo: Brett Holburt/Racing Photos
Howard Drinnan in action for Kyneton.
Kyneton’s Mark Cheep sends abowl down the line.
Bowlersontarget in CDCA
CastlemaineDistrict Cricket Association AGrade sidesbegan day oneofthe roundsix two-day fixture last Saturday. AReserve played one-day matches in round five and BGrade contested oneday matches in round four
The Women’s sides enjoyed aweek’s rest and will return to the fieldthis Fridayevening. CGrade(Under 16) beganday one of theround three twoday fixture. Highlights of theroundwere Guildford AGrade batsman Patrick Nicholson’s 102 notout against Castlemaine United, while Mia Mia bowler Kris Barnett was the pick of thebowlers claiming 5-12 against Taradale.Results were:
AGRADE
Harcourt 10-151 (Daniel Chamberlain 39 notout,Tom Kelson 34; Nash Robinson 4-30, DarbySemmens 3-33) v Barkers Creek 2-70.
CastlemaineUnited vGuildford8-223 (Patrick Nicholson 102not out; Declan Brasher 4-16, Charlie Warren 3-40) Maiden GullyLions 10-104(Tim Bubb 39; John Watson 4-20, David Envall3-2)v Muckleford2-43.
Newstead hadthe bye ARESERVE
Muckleford 7-109 (Callan Hough26, LukeKneebone3-8) lost to Castlemaine United 1-114 (Adam Smolak 64 not out).
North Castlemaine 3-156 (Gavin James 74, JamieAllan 45 not out)defeated Harcourt 9-153 (Jack Gibbs 35; Karsen Beer3-22, Nicholas Ryan 3-31)
Taradale 6-153(BrockFletcher 39, Leigh Bennett 47 not out; Leigh Walker2-23, Graeme Beith 2-25) lost to
Campbells Creek Colts6-154 (Thomas Bunting 67,LeighWalker 31; Trinity Mawson 2-24).
Newstead10-189(Chris Elderfield 41,FaolanGardner 38 not out,Ciaran Gardner 34;Benjamin Poulton 4-44, Nick Malavisi 3-36)accounted for Heathcote 6-91(DanielButler 64, Tim Gleeson46, Rhys Ashen34; William Garsed 3-20, Keelan Gardner 2-35).
Maiden Gully Lions had the bye BGRADE
Mia Mia 8-176(John O’Sullivan74; Simon Marwood 3-34) defeated Taradale 10-108 (Fill-in 30; KrisBarnett5-12)
Campbells Creek Colts 6-141 (Mark MacDougall 58, Patrick Jones; Michael Penrose2-7) lost to Castlemaine United 4-142 (Mekaal Hassan66not out; Patrick Jones 2-31)
Barkers Creek 6-168 (Campbell McLennan 36, Jackson Byrne36; Angus Mychajlyszyn 3-26) defeatedGuildford 10-166 (Angus Mychajlyszyn 28).
Hepburn, Mucklefordand Newstead hadthe bye.
CGRADE (Under 16)
Carisbrook vNewstead 5-121 (Eve Righetti 50; Joshua Nalder 3-12).
Castlemaine UnitedGold3-24 v CastlemaineUnitedBlue 9-112 (Harper Kneebone 59; Gabriel O’Sullivan4-26)
Barkers/North/Harcourt vMuckleford 7-208 (JackSmith 50, Callum McGee 36, Levi Mason 34 notout, Francis Walls 31; Darragh Pryor3-37)
Campbells Creek Colts 2-18v Colts Phelans7-138(Tate Williams 46;Zane Davidge 2-21). Maryborough hadthe bye.
Riders converge
Kyneton turned on perfect weather on the weekend for the annual Kyneton Pony Club Combined Training Day,Supercross and Horse Trials.
Riders came from all over Victoria including local club Macedon right through to Horsham and Yarra Glen.
Kyneton Pony Club rider Kiara Vallance had asuccessful competition on horse Symponico, placing 3rd in the Grade 1Horse Trials. Rose Coleman and Heartwind were 4th in the Pony Club Grade 3Combined Training. Makayla Waters and Izar placed 4th in the Pony Club Grade 4Combined Training, and also 4th in the Pony Club Grade 5 Combined Training on her horse Carter Kandyce Langdon placed 5th on Days End in the Pony Club Grade 5Combined Training. Meanwhile, Mikayla Webster
Pan Pacific medals
placed 6th on Ala Go Go in the Open Grade 5Combined Training and 6th in the Open Grade 5Supercross.
The event was run over two days and is the main fundraiser for Kyneton Pony Club. Many volunteers were required each day to ensure the event ran smoothly,from dressage pencillers to cross country jump judges, along with parking attendants, marshals and those in the canteen.
“Wehave an incredible small group of members and community volunteers that have worked so hard over the past 12 months to maintain our fabulous new cross country course. We are so proud of what has been achieved and had an amazing weekend,” said Bridget Fraser, District Commissioner of Kyneton Pony Club.
Competitors from Maroccolo Academy in Kyneton took on the IBJJF Pan Pacific championship at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre late last month. It is considered the most prestigious competition in the Australian circuit and brings competitors from all over the Pan Pacific region to compete. Six students of Maroccolo Academy competed in the competition bringing back several medals. In the white belt juvenile division Zane Cook gave astrong performance submitting his first opponent and losing atough fought final securing him asilver medal in his division. Maroccolo Academy also claimed agoldmedal in the white belt adult division from one of its competitors. These two wins placed Maroccolo Academy 3rd overall for the adult novice division finishing above other gyms with many more competitors. In the No-Gi adult purple belt division Kade Ryan claimed silver in his weight class and
bronze in the open weight class. In the Gi adult purple belt division Kade earned gold in his weight class and silver in the open weight. Additionally, Professor Marco Antonio who has recently moved from Malaysia to train with the academy in Kyneton claimed Gold in the masters No-Gi black belt division and silver in the masters Gi black belt division. He will be astrong addition to the team and awealth of
knowledge for the students at Maroccolo Academy. The Maroccolo Academy team are proud of their efforts in this competition and are excited to keep representing Kyneton in future events.
Castlemaine United AGrade bowler Nick Kearton sends in adelivery to his Guildford opponent at the Camp. Photo: Max Lesser
Kade Ryan with his medals
Pictured are some of the riders, committee members and parents at Kyneton Pony Club’s event.
First defeat forRomsey
Bill West
Romsey’s unbeaten run in McIntyre Cup 1sts this season came to ahalt on Saturday, being bowled out for 201 by giant killers Rupertswood.
So far this season Rupertswood has showed tremendous tenacity to defeat reigning premiers Gisborne and now last season’s runners-up.
In the first two-day fixture this season, the Redbacks must have been confident their batters could chase down Rupo’s moderate 228.
It was not to be! Romsey’s openers made aslowbut steady start, and at 1/51 there was no sign of what would unfold.
Ace batter and skipper Ben Way arrived at the crease at number four, faced 11 deliveries, and was caught without scoring. Arare failure, which made the opposition cock-a-hoop.
More trouble followed, with Corey Day run out, then in-form Chris Burkett was dismissed for 13.
Promoted Tom Boyer was run out for 37 and Rupertswood found it hard to believe they had the Redbacks really struggling at 8/118.
There was still fight left as Jamie Taylor joined all-rounder Taylor Stevenson at the crease to restore some respectability to the innings.
Taylor made 24, and tailender Chris Marienfeld hit three boundaries as the last wicket added 43 runs before he was dismissed.
All out for 201, and Romsey recognises it was “a bad day at the office” and now looks ahead to abig game against unbeaten Woodend beginning this Saturday.
Rupo bowlers shared the wickets
around, and with captain-century maker Matt Twentyman sidelined through injury, the side has shown great improvement GISBORNE EASILY
Gisborne gave Broadford acricket lesson, easily defending 251 runs against the visiting Roos.
Man of the match Riley Vernon made 95 for Gisborne on the first day, then followed up with ahaul of 5-37 with the ball from 17.1 overs.
Overseas player Josh Wills gave the Dragons agood start, removing two top order batters with the new ball.
Broadford’s disappointing 128 was well below earlier one-day efforts.
Gisborne now goes to Sunbury United for another test.
WOODEND UNBEATEN
At home, Woodend set the stage for victory over Sunbury United by scoring 8/349 c.c., with Marcus Stewart contributing 120.
The Woodsmen kept United batters in check and the big run chase proved to be well out of reach.
All-rounder Senure Perera made 64 and skipper Darren Edwards 54inatally of 247 —102 in arrears.
Woodend’s bowling depth was on display again, with Greg Matthews capturing 3-47 and Warren Else wrapping up the innings.
Sunbury Kangaroos finally posted a victory as Macedon slumped to 3/6 in pursuit of 251.
The Cats showed plenty ofresistance down the order with captain Gareth De Rosayro making 38, Doyle 32 and Henry Bobetic 27 in afinal total of 210.
The highest score on Saturday was 122 (17 fours) from McIntyre 2nds Romsey batter Daniel Wright, as his side
GDCA SCORES
Asummary of Gisborne District Cricket Association matches completed on Saturday follows:
McIntyre 1sts: Gisborne 251 and 4/110 (H. Luxmoore 75) dBroadford 128 (B. Hickey 33 —R.Vernon5-37); Rupertswood 228 dRomsey 201 (T. Boyer 37, T. Stevenson 34 n.o.) ;Sunbury Kangaroos 9/250 dec. and 1/55 dMacedon 210 (G. De Rosayro 38, D. Doyle 32, H. Bobetic 27); Woodend 8/349 and 3/65 dSunbury United 247 (S. Perera 64, D. Edwards 54, S. Fogarty 39 G. Matthews 3-47.
overhauled Rupertswood’s 272. Aaron Wright 53 and Adam Frost 50 also kept the run rate up.
ROUND SIX
McIntyre 1sts matches to be played over the next two Saturday’s are: Romsey vWoodend. Sunbury United vGisborne. Macedon vRupertswood. Broadford vSunbury Kangaroos.
533 entries for Lancefield Gift
This Saturday promises to be a momentous occasion with athletes and supporters from near and far coming to the Macedon Ranges for the running of the Community Bank Lancefield Gift meeting, carrying atotal of $28,100 in prize money.
The seven-member local organising committee headed by Gina Morgan is elated that the revived Lancefield Gift meeting —last held in the mid-1960s has attracted 553 entries.
This is many more than the Victorian Athletic League initially anticipated when Saturday, November 16, was allocated.
Chris Dynon, vice-president of Lancefield Football Netball Club and organising committee member, said the support of so many runners was “really amazing”, and all involved were hoping weather conditions were favourable on Saturday.
Some entrants intend to compete in more than one event, and Dynon estimated there would be about 250 to 300 individual runners competing.
The two 400 metre ‘Gifts’ for male and female runners each carries stake money of $6000, more than any other Victorian meeting —including Stawell this season.
The 120m sprints each carries $5000 in prize money.
Strong financial support from the Community Bank —Lancefield and Romsey —has been instrumental in the revival of what was once amajor drawcard in Lancefield across generations.
Bank manager Angela Dickins and bank staff will be there on Saturday with amarquee,and there will be various
refreshment and entertainment outlets in the picturesque Lancefield Park.
Initial heats of the various running events are anticipated to be starting around noon.
Overall there are 13 different races on the program.
These include a‘Junior Gift’for Under 18 runners, and an 800m Open and 1600m Open.
Finals of the two $5000 sprints are to take place around the 5.30pm mark.
The men’s $6000 Gift over 400 metres around the oval perimeter is scheduled under lights for 7.23pm, with the women’s $6000 Gift at 7.37pm.
The idea of reactivating the Lancefield Gift meeting after so many years came from Lancefield sporting enthusiast Chris Jolly.
After the VAL was “sounded out” the Lancefield Football Netball Club convened ameeting and the local organising committee was elected.
The $28,100 in prize money is far in
excess of many other venues where professional running takes place in Victoria each year; the Essendon Gift meeting at the weekend carried less than $10,000 in stakes.
One runner keen tobecompetingat Lancefield is Bella Pasquali, ayoung Wangaratta sprinter whowon the2023 Women’sStawell Gift, and represented Australian Under 20s in Peru.
She won the 70 metres sprint at Essendon at the weekend.
This weekend sees the annual Budburst wine festival in the Macedon Ranges as well, adding to the large number of visitors.
Morgan and Dynon both emphasised Saturday represents agreat opportunity to show off Lancefield and its popular park to people from all over the state.
There promises to be averywelcoming atmosphere on Saturday. Admission is $10 for adults, with those agedunder 14 free.
Johnstone 1sts: Diggers Rest/Bulla 276 d Kilmore 9/271 (A. Smith 68 n.o., D. Tassone 66, K. Mcnicholas 44 —D.Quarrell 4-54; East Sunbury 6/209 dintree 187 (D. Boorsma 3-10); Eynesbury 107 and 5/154 (R. Cran 86 n.o.) lost to Wallan 5.206 dec. (M. Dayton 64, N. Fowler 63). McIntyre 2nds: Rupertswood 272 lost to Romsey 6/273 (D. Wright 122, A. Wright 53, A. Frost 50 —D.McAliece 3-81; Sunbury United 222 dWoodend 208 (L. Sheahan 74, B. Warner 45 —C.McDorman 5-66, J. Hughes 3-22); Gisborne 133 dBroadford 89 (K. Toohey 28 —T.Susnjara 3-26. Johnstone 2nds —Diggers Rest/Bulla 9/278dec. DKilmore 149 (L. Partridge 33, R. Knight 28 -S.Morris 4-36, L. Andrews 3-28); Aintree 9/322 dEastSunbury 114 (M. Hourigan 36, M. Wilkins 36 —S.Sing 4-31); Eynesbury 158 lost to Walln 8/160 (Z. Bell 53, C. Fowler 29 —M.Balding 4-34). Jensen 1sts: Harkness 152 (M. Aujla 52, N. Singh 33 —L.Castle 3-28) lost to Riddell 7/154; Wallan 135 (R. Fowler 49) lost to Rupertswood 7/138 (Z. Borg 34 n.o., C. Ryan 34); Sunbury United 8/166 dMelton South 123; Gisborne 87 (A. Richardt 4-11, H. Lehner 3-20) lost to Lancefield 2/89 (J. Crosland 41 n.o., A. Sinclair 28 n.o.. Jensen 2nds: Blackwood forfeited to Hanging Rock; Rupertswood 147 (M. Cox 3-6, T. Logan 3-34) lost to Mlmsbury 3/144 (M. Pruden 53, Logan 51 n.o.); Romey 7/271 (N. Hoy 91 from 46 balls), C. Armstrong 60) dMacedon 112 (T. Coppin 74 —D.Paterson 5-13); Lancefield 9/126 (P. Hogan 39 B. Paterson 3-21) lost to Trentham 3/130. Jensen 3rds: Diggers Rest 6/217 c.c. —C.Davis 101 n.o. dWoodend 5/214 (A. Tucker 63, S. Deol 60, J. Fiford 46); Melton Centrals 8/162 c.c. (A. Kakani 54 n.o.) lost to Gisborne 5/163 (T. Bannan 57 n.o., R. Muller 35 —A.Singh 4-17); Melton 6/184 (. Kalia 54) dHarkness 173 (M. Turner 94 n.o. —Fill-In 4-21, B. Chawla 3-26); Kilmore 197 (R. Audehm 96) dMelton South 8/59; Sunbury 8/152 (S. Gamage 65) lost to Sunbury Kangaroos 4/159 (J. Patel 62 n.o.).
Club North: Eastern Hill 54 (A. Withers 4-15) lost to Broadford 4-56; Woodend 151 (B. Marks 51, G. Sullivan 37 —N.Walker 4-16, D. Mallia-Hogan 3-9) lost to Lancefield 1/157 (Walker 53 ret., S. McElhinney 51 ret); Gisborne 163 (S. Wallace 60 n.o., S. Freeth 32) dKilmore 7/153 (T. Hanson 50 ret., M. Arnott 28).
Club South: Riddell 8/132 c.c. (B. Goodman 29) dMeltonSouth 78 (S. Singh 28 —M.Lindsay 4-22); Harkness 158 (Hussain 43 —C.McKim 3-22) dHanging Rock 8/142 (J. Smith 47, B. Sawyer 29); Rupertswood 8/184 lost to Woodend 9/185 (G. McDonald 65 n.o., D. Ransom 57 n.o.; Gisborne 5/126 c.c. (Z. Anderson 33, W. Lasry 31 —J Siedlecki 3-13) lost to Eynesbury 3/127 (Siedlecki 51 ret’, B. Robinson 50).
from Sunday’s Kookaburra women’s cricket were: Macedon 3/58 dLancefield Black 8/54; Gisborne 3/91 dLancefield
Marcus Stewart 72 not out and 120 in his past two innings for Woodend. He’s hoping for another big score in the match coming up at Romsey.
Aflashback to aformer Lancefield Gift. Photo courtesy Fay Woodhouse
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