Simplythe best at Budburst
Discover the cool wines and warm hearts of the Macedon Ranges winemakers at Budburst, the much-anticipated annual wine festival, returning over the weekend of November 16 –17. Budburst offers aunique, once-a-year opportunity to venture behind the vines and meet the passionate family-owned and smallbatch winemakers of mainland Australia’s coolest wine region. Over two days, more than 20 winemakers across 16 Budburst locations will open their doors to showcase their finest creations.
From 10am to 5pm on both the Saturday and Sunday, indulge in wine tastings, paired with curated food menus celebrating local produce. Explore avibrant mix of art exhibitions, sculpture walks and live music performances as you immerse yourself in the Macedon Ranges.
Attendees can create their own bespoke experience by choosing to travel independently around the Macedon Ranges’ picturesque country roads and mountain ranges. Alternatively they can connect with one of the various local wine tour companies and relax knowing they are in experienced hands.
TICKET INFORMATION
Budburst festival tickets start from $39, including aMacedon Ranges tasting glass to remember your experience, afestival passport featuring information about the wineries and the weekend, as well as all your tastings at Budburst wineries across the weekend.
–Weekend Pass –$49
–Sunday only ticket –$39
–Designated drivers and children –free Tickets are on sale now at budburst.com
•Attwoods Wines (at Mount Monument)
•Cleveland Estate
•Cold Acre (at Hanging Rock)
•Double Oaks Estate
•Glenhope Vineyard
•Hanging Rock Winery
•Hesket Estate
•Hunter-Gatherer
•Kyneton Ridge
•Lord Malmsbury Vineyard
•Lyons Will Estate
•Midhill Vineyard
•Mount Monument
•Mount Towrong
•North Wines (at Mount Monument)
•Northern Hope Winery (at Wilimee)
•Paramoor
•Parkside Winery and Farm
•Passing Clouds (at Mount Towrong)
•Red Poppy Estate
•Shadowfax (at Hunter-Gatherer)
•Wilimee
•Zig Zag Rd (at Parkside)
WINERYOFFERINGS
With so many wineries to choose from, there is awide range of food, music and art offerings to provide the perfect accompaniments to your weekend in the Ranges.
From pizzas, tapas and paella through to homegrown organic sausages and barbecue beef sliders, there is sure to be something for everyone. Complete your afternoon with local performers providing asoundtrack to every sip.
This year the Budburst bus loops have already sold out! The festival has, however, partnered with some of Victoria’s leading wine tour companies to help attendees explore the many wineries over the weekend.
A Attendees can create their own bespoke Budburst tour by contacting one of the following tour companies:
Cool Climate Tours |Journey Through the Ranges Wine Tours Victoria |Kangaroo Hopping Tours
Daylesford Wine Tours |Blue Wren Shuttle |Kimco
LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
Enjoy the full Budburst experience with venues such as 600 Above, The Cosmopolitan Hotel and The Albion Hotel who will be showcasing local w wines and more through their Budburst offerings.
Discover the heartofthe Ranges
Hanging Rock Winery is thrilled to once again welcome guests to the Macedon Ranges Budburst Festival, a celebration of the region’s finest wines and food. As one of the oldest and largest wineries in the area, they’ve proudly participated in every Budburst Festival, making this annual event an integral part of their history and connection to the local community. Set against the stunning backdrop of Hanging Rock and Mount Macedon, the winery offers the perfect escape for festival-goers.
Spread across three acres of picturesque lawn, this year’s festival will feature adynamic mix of live music, an estate-grown beef barbecue, and their signature Art intheVinessculpture exhibition, which adds atouch
of creativity and wonder to the surroundings. Whether you’re aregular visitor or afirst-timer, this expansive outdoor setting, along with aspacious marquee, guarantees acomfortable and enjoyable experience, no matter the weather.
At the heart of the event, they’ll be showcasing more than 20 of their award-winning wines, each crafted with passion and precision. Visitors can explore tastings of some of their best-loved labels, or enjoy aglass or bottle while taking in the beauty of the vineyard. The Ellis family is especially excited to share their latest triumphs, including several recent award winners from the Daylesford Wine Show, making it an ideal time to experience the best of Hanging Rock’s wines.
They’re also pleased to be hosting their friends and neighbours from Cold Acres, adding even more flavour and local charm to the day. Together, they’ll create arich celebration of all things Macedon Ranges, reflecting the passion, tradition, and innovation that define the region.
Hanging Rock Winery will be open from 10am to 5pm every day, including Budburst Weekend, so you can visit whenever you please.
They look forward to welcoming you to their winery, where tradition meets innovation and the essence of the Macedon Ranges comes to life.
Head to Hanging Rock Winery and make this Budburst Festival one to remember!
MACEDON RANGES WINE FESTIVAL
16 -17 NOVEMBER 2024
Wine,pizza and tunes
Hunter-Gatherer Winery is asmall family run vineyard 13 kilometres east of Kyneton located in the picturesque rolling hills of Pipers Creek. Their range includes sparkling cuvee, pet-nat, pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling, sangiovese, shiraz and sparkling shiraz.
For the 2024 Budburst Festival, Hunter-Gatherer has aspecial guest winery joining them, the highly awarded Shadowfax Winery. Visitors can chat to the Shadowfax winemaker Alister Timms and taste their outstanding wines including some of the best pinot noir and chardonnay in the Macedon Ranges.
The Basil and Oregano Pizza Truck will be on hand serving up delicious wood-fired pizzas all weekend and there’ll be sweet treats available in cellar door. On Sunday they’ll have live music with Jeremy Beggs playing laid-back original Americana alt-country tunes.
Hunter-Gatherer +Shadowfax for Budburst
Hunter-Gatherer will be joined by Shadowfax winery on Saturday and Sunday
Pizza Truck on both days Live Music on Sunday
AWoodend couple has been recognised for their work helping children on the autism spectrum gain skills and confidence through acting.
Jennifer and Drew Heriot are the founders of Full Spectrum Theatre and are 2025 Victorian Local Hero nominees in the Australian of the Year Awards.
On Saturdays, the couple hosts tailored courses in film and theatre at the House of the Rock Church, New Gisborne.
Their work has changed the lives of many children with autism since they began in 2021 with just 10 participants. They now have 56 students participating in classes across beginner,intermediate and advanced.
It grew from aneed to assist their own son who has autism.
One day,Jenny introduced Elijah to atheatre game. He was fascinated that changes in facial expression could change the meaning of statements. The next day,Jenny saw him using what he’d learned. That was her ‘ah-ha’ moment.
"I just kept looking outside of myself for someone to hold my son and run with brilliance, when we couldn't find that, we had to create it," Jenny said.
Between Jenny’sown skillset as an audiologist, actor, dancer and musician, and her husband’sasadirector, producer and writer,Full Spectrum Theatre was born.
Continued page 6.
Founders of Full Spectrum Dr Jennifer and Drew Heriot are 2025 Victorian LocalHero nominees in the Australian of the YearAwards. They are pictured with Presley who plays
role at Full Spectrum.
Local heroes inspotlight
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Each week, the troupes at Full Spectrum Theatre focus on developing essential life skills through engaging and carefully planned classes.
They are the stars in original plays –preparing them to step confidently onto the grander world stage.
"You think kids are coming to learn acting and now years later we are hearing from the parents who say that it'sthe only place where their kids don't act, because kids onthe spectrum are already acting," Drew said.
"They don't fit in and they feel like they have to, and are often taught to, act like a neurotypical.
"When they come to Full Spectrum Theatre they are surrounded by other kids on the spectrum and they find their peers and they make it really fun and safe, their anxiety comes down and they start to be themselves."
Jenny said they taught their students that "you can't get it wrong in theatre".
"It gives them the opportunity to try on different masks and try on different ways of approaching situations, but knowing there are different ways for them to do that," she said.
Circus is abeginnerclass where students learn to ‘support their troupe’ while navigating atightrope.
trum Theatre even further so more people can benefit from the program.They are seeking additional facilitiesinthe Macedon Ranges to do that.
We’reafriendly
It was after agraduationofstudents that the Heriots realised the true importance and impact of the theatre group. Students were asking for more. Others were visibly upset to think it was over "Weknew then that it had to continue," Jenny said.
They made the decision to expand the program to include beginner and intermediate. Acommunity fundraiser then enabled them to include advanced classes teaching everything from camera work and studio production. They have since introduced more people tohelp deliver the program.
The Heriots plan to expand Full Spec-
Plans are also under way to develop courses to help people across the globe deliver the program
Full Spectrum has partnered with the Olga TennisonAutism Research Centre and LaTrobe University for an evidence-based research project into their program to begin next year
As Local Hero Australia Day award nominees, the Heriots are among137 people being recognised across the country
Award recipients for Victoria will be announced this Friday,inaceremony at the Victorian Arts Centre. State recipients will go on to attend the national awards at Canberra on January 25.
Frockaround the Rock
Every day this month, Woodend resident Karyn Stamp has 'frocked up' with family and friends and posted photos on Facebook, which is well outside her comfort zone.
However,getting glammed up and parading on social media is achance for Karyn to have alaugh at atime when there are days where she simply does not feel up to it.
In May,she wasdiagnosed with latestage ovarian cancer and has had major surgery and chemotherapy to combat the disease.
“I had symptoms of extreme bloating, feeling full after eating small meals and the need to urinate urgently,” Karyn explained.
“It was not until some abnormal results following aroutine blood test prompted an abdominal ultrasound, which identified ascites (abdominal fluid containing cancer cells), acommon symptom of late-stage ovarian cancer."
Karyn began chemotherapy in June and is currently recovering from major surgery in September
“My diagnosis has had an enormous impact on my life and my family," she said.
"I have taken time offworkduring treatment and am unsure when Iwill be well enough to return to work.
“While my chemotherapy treatments have been successful, ovarian cancer returns for more than 80 per cent of women with advanced cancer and then treatment options are limited as the cancer often becomes chemo-resistant."
The survival rates for ovarian cancer are concerning:
•The average five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer patients is 49 per cent, compared with 92 per cent for breast cancer,84per cent for uterine cancer,and 74 per cent for cervical cancer
•Overthe next 10 years alone, it is estimated that 10,000 Australian women and girls will lose their lives to ovarian cancer.)
•Ovarian cancer is the most lethal of all gynaecological cancers and most women are diagnosed at alate stage because there is no screening or early detection tools and symptoms are vague and often missed.
To raise awareness and funds for ovarian cancer research, Karyn, her family, friends and even her cat have been frocking up for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation’sannual Frocktober event –Australia'smost fashionable fundraiser
On October 29, Karyn and her friends from Woodend participated in 'Frock around the Rock', where everyone (men and women) put on adress and had a group photo taken at nearby Hanging
“It was achance to use an amazing location, one that is synonymous with the area, to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer,” Karyn said.
“Then in late November,local comedian and friend Des Dowling will host a comedy night with Dave O’Neil and alocal band to raise funds for OCRF,and awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer
“I would like to see acampaign to make sure GPs are aware of ovarian cancer symptoms, and an early detection and screen tool available and more treatments for women with advanced ovarian cancer.”
Karyn has so far raised more than $14,000, with atarget of $25,000. Donations can be made throughout November at www frocktober.org.au/fundraise/stampyk
Rock by fabulous local photographer Kim Selby
Woodend resident Karyn Stamp is ‘frocking up’ to raise funds for ovarian cancer research.
Photo: Kim Selby Photography
Cemetery bee
Tylden Cemetery is in need of aspruce up and will be hosting aworking bee from 9am on Sunday November 24. Talk along your rake, shovel, wheelbarrow,whipper snipper and mower
Morning tea and refreshments provided.
Enquiries to Kath on 5424 1583.
Equipment boost
Volunteer emergency services organisations in the Macedon Ranges have secured funding in the state government'sVolunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program grants.
The funds support emergency services to purchase new equipment, improve emergency response capability and support community safety
Local grants included: Benloch Fire Brigade ($2340) for athermal-imaging camera, Bullengarook Fire Brigade ($140,833) for an ultra light tanker,Malmsbury Fire Brigade ($71,000) for afield command vehicle –XLT,Romsey Fire Brigade ($46,900) for external station renovations and generator upgrade and ($2000) for a marquee and table clothes, and Gisborne VicSES ($101,500) for aToyota Hilux –Gisborne Support 2(2014 Ford Ranger) replacement.
Senior achiever awarded awarded
Alan Moor has spent the past decade helping to fill the lives of older residents with interest and enjoyment.
The 79-year-old Kyneton local has held leadership roles with Kyneton U3A and the Kyneton Community House and has now been acknowledged for his efforts with aCouncil on the Ageing Victoria Senior Achiever Award.
Alan set up and coordinated the Men's Kitchen at Kyneton U3A, ajoint program run in partnership with Daylesford U3A that aims to provide men with cooking skills and friendship.
"I met the Daylesford U3A course coordinator in Melbourne and thought is was aterrific idea," Alan explained.
"So Isuggested running it as ajoint program and we've been running it successfully since.
Crochet a flowerfor
16 Days of Activism
"Our chef comes up with amenu and demonstrates it and then it'scooked and we have ameal.
"Sometimes one of our members will give atalk and so there'salso group discussion as well as cooking skills."
Alan has been the chair of Kyneton Community House for 10 years and during that time has helped set up anumber of projects including the Food Hub in High Street and the community garden at the Community House in Mollison Street.
"The Food Hub has enabled us to provide the weekly community lunch (a low-cost lunch of $7 per person), which everyone is invited to and is always well attended," he said.
"We've also expanded the short courses
Get involved in the Crochet FlowerProject and support 16 Days of Activism AgainstGender Based Violence.
Thecraft project aims to raiseawarenessofgender-based violence, and remove stigma by encouraging conversations about respect, gender equality and the drivers of violence.
Collect crochet kits from Castlemaine Civic Centre, Castlemaine Library,Castlemaine Community House or TheGood Op Shop
Donate orange yarn and crochet hooks (3mm, 3.5mm & 4mm) by dropping them off at the locations listedabove Crochet orange flowers whichyou can wear as abrooch, and gift to family,friends and community members.
Wear and share your orange crochet flowers during 16 Days of Activism (25 November to 10 December).
Find out moreabout the Crochet FlowerProject and 16 Days of Activism at mountalexander.vic.gov.au/16DaysActivism.
Working together forahealthy, connected shire mountalexander.vic.gov.au (03) 5471 1700
Copper wire theft
available through the Community House, both community short courses and Continuing Education courses.
"I love the enthusiasm of the professional staffwho have expanded the operation, particularly in the past five years, and managed to maintain the services through the covid lockdowns."
Alan was presented with his award on October 24 at Government House in Melbourne by the Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Professor James Angus, and the Victorian Minister for Ageing, Ingrid Stitt.
"It was abit overwhelming, but Ireally felt that Iwas receiving it on behalf of all of the volunteers on the U3A committee and on the Community House committee, and also the Kyneton Connections committee," he said.
Driver caught
Detectives from the Macedon Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are investigating asteady pattern of copper wire theft in the areas around the Calder Freeway and Hanging Rock.
The thefts have impacted major infrastructure along the freeway including lighting and power supply
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A drink driver was intercepted following a crash in Ebden Street Kyneton on October 26.
The vehicle crashed into parked cars and astreet sign.
The driver returned ahigh-range blood alcohol reading.
He has since died in an unrelated incident. The death is notbeingtreatedas suspicious
Alan Moor before his award presentation at Government House.
An afternoon with Damian Callinan
Aseries of conversations with Australia'smusic and comedy superstars at Lyonsville'sRadio Springs Hotel has proven hugely popular,with the first two Sunday afternoon sessions sold out.
So far the afternoons have featured songbird royalty Marina Prior and her husband, renowned actor Grant Piro, followed by comedy legend Tony Martin.
Next up will be comedian, actor and writer Damian Callinan on November 10, followed by stand-up comedian and broadcaster Richard Stubbs on November 17, Alan Fletcher (Dr Karl from Neighbours) and partner Jennifer Hansen (newsreader and brekky radio host) on November 24, and the musical genius of David Bridie, frontman of My Friend the Chocolate Cake and Not Drowning Waving on December 1.
These stars will be in conversation with comedy compère Simon Rogers who will interview them about their careers, their best gigs and their worst gigs and take questions from the audience.
"It'sa one-offexperience. It'sthe cream of Australia'sperforming arts chatting to me and you and afew friends and if you ain’t there you miss out!" Simon says.
The small and intimate performance space is part of the glorious art deco Radio Springs Hotel at Lyonville where guests enjoy fine food and wine in front of acrackling wood fire and can even stay overnight in one of the beautiful, olde-style bedrooms.
More headliners for the "An Afternoon With ..." series will be announced soon for 2025.
To book, call the Radio Springs Hotel on 5348 5562.
Roads boost
Macedon Ranges Shire Council will receive $12,682,745 in Roads to Recovery funding over the next five years.
This is part of the federal government’s commitment to progressively double the RTR from $500 million to $1 billion per year.
“Our local road networks are under more demand as our communities grow," Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell said.
“Without our assistance, local councils will struggle to deliver priority road improvements."
The Road Black Spot Program is also increasing to $150 million per year and the government has established the $200 million Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, both programs will also support local councils to improve their local road networks.
Comedian, actor and writer Damian Callinan will be in conversation with compère Simon Rogers this Sunday at Lyonville.
Have your sayon Kyneton urban design
The Kyneton community and others have another opportunity to have their say on astrategy establishing afuture vision for the town’s main commercial areas.
The Draft Kyneton Urban Design Framework focuses on the areas in and around High Street, Mollison Street and Piper Street.
It includes indicative streetscape and precinct plans, opportunities for tangible public realm improvements and built form guidelines for new development.
An earlier period of community consultation inJuly-August received close to 80public submissions and led to arange of amendments in response to feedback. At its September council meeting, council endorsed further consultation on the Draft Kyneton UDF.
“We were grateful to all those who previously took the time toprovidefeedback andthis all still stands –thisisjust another opportunity and more time for individuals orgroupsto digest what is proposed and respond further,” said Rob Ball, council's acting director of planning andenvironment.
“We’ve already demonstrated through the earlier consultation that we’re very willing to update the Framework where appropriate, so Iencourage any and all additional submissions for consideration.”
The updated Draft Kyneton UDF is open for feedback from now until Friday, December 20, via council’s 'Your Say' online engagement hub.
Childcare centre approved forGisborne
Achildcare centre for 80 children has been approved at the edge of Gisborne's township despite objection to location and need.
Last month the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal approved the plans and indicated that council planning may have underestimated the need for childcare centres with Gisborne'sexpected growth.
The centre is planned for the corner of Brooking and Tasman Roads with acar park for 17 vehicles in an area zoned for general residential development. Achildcare centre is an accepted use for the zone but requires apermit.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council refused the centre plans based on the site not aligning with the strategic aims for preferred locations for community facilities. They also stated the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrated the centre meets an identified community need.
MRSC had no concerns with the layout and design of the childcare centre, and
did not raise any unacceptable amenity impacts associated with this proposal.
The council submitted the site was at the edge ofthe township boundary within avisually sensitive area, highlighted that other centres were planned nearby,and referred to council planning documents seeking activity centres.
However,VCATsenior member Rachel Naylor rejected these concerns, stating the building would not adversely impact viewlines to/from Mount Gisborne.
Ms Naylor alsosaid there was no obligation for the permit applicant to demonstrate that achildcare centre met an identified community need to receive planning permission.
She accepted evidence that the Gisborne/New Gisborne Outline Development Plan and recently adopted Gisborne Futures were "underestimating the need for childcare centres as part of the continuing population growth in Gisborne, particularly in its southern area".
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Daylesford remembers
The Daylesford community will come together on November 5to honour the memory of the lives lost and forever changed in atragic hotel collision last year.
The commemoration serves as atime for reflection, healing, and unity as family, friends, and the community gather to pay tribute to those who were taken too soon.
Hepburn Shire Council released astatement that said it hoped the words spoken, the wreaths laid, and the minute of silence in remembrance would help heal and give strength to loved ones and the community one year on.
CEO Bradley Thomas said the gathering was not only to remember those lost but to support one another through the healing process.
“This tragedy has forever changed our community, but it has also brought us closer, showing the power of unity, compassion, and resilience,” he said.
“This gathering serves as a reminder that the bonds of community can provide comfort and support even in times of immense tragedy.”
The commemoration will take place outside the Royal Hotel Daylesford at 9am on Tuesday, November 5.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
The council asks that all who attend respectfully observe the memories of those lost and the grief shared by many whose lives have been impacted.
Award honour forAnwyn
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Dennis Local therapist Anwyn Stekerhofs of 'Awakenings with Anwyn' was acknowledged at the recent 2024 Australian Achiever Awards for Australia's Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Services category.
Anwyn achieved an overall customer satisfaction score of 96.73 per cent, which won her the 'Highly Recommended' accolade.
Many people will remember Anwyn as the friendly face behind Castlemaine's former Apple Annie's Bakery Cafe in Templeton Street.
Over the past three years Anwyn has had acareer change, training to be arelationship coach after becoming acertified hypnotherapist and master practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming with Timeline Therapy. She now works to assist people with their relationships and personal growth.
Anwyn told the Express she had found her new career path incredibly rewarding.
"I have always had an interest in mental health and psychology and have undertaken various forms of training over the years in addition to my work as achef and barista," she said.
"After deciding to move away from working full-time in our business (now operating as Johnny Baker Uptown and Johnny Baker Downtown where Anwyn still moonlights occasionally to assist husband John) and exploring anew career, Ienrolled in a Neuro Linguistic Programming with Timeline Therapy course and was pleasantly surprised to learn it was apractitioner level course.
"This opened the door to awhole new world of possibilities and Ihavesince become acertified hypnotherapist."
Anwyn said the new vocation had enabled her to work with awide range of people and help them in overcoming addictions such as
smoking, and working through issues of trauma, abuse, anger and other difficulties. This takes them on apath of healing towards a happier life and more fulfilling relationships.
"It is really looking back at what has occurred in their past, helping them get to the root of the problem and working through their issues to find apositivepathforward."
Having experienced trauma in her own past, Anwyn said she knew only too well how unpacking those issues, and in her case offering up forgiveness and taking her power back, had led her to live ahappier and more fulfilling life. It became her mission to help others to do the same.
Anwyn said the wonderful thing about the
award honour was that it was judged through interviews with her clients.
"They were quizzed over eight key customer service pillars and to score so highly really brought home the positive impact I've had on the people Ihaveworked with," she said.
One client said Awakenings with Anwyn helped them at amajor crisis point in their life.
"Anwyn is sensitive, empathetic and professional. She was sensitive to post-consultation care and showed empathy during and after the consultation. It was an incredible experience and aprivilege to have Anwyn help me through it."
Local therapist Anwyn Stekerhofs of ‘Awakenings with Anwyn’ is pictured with her 2024 Australian Achiever Award.
reduce, re-use and recycle
Trash to treasure
Victorians have saved one billion drink containers from landfill in the first 12 months of Victoria’sContainer Deposit Scheme, also known as CDS Vic. That’s$100 million back in pockets, making it Australia’smost successful container deposit scheme in its first year of operation.
The scheme allows Victorians to return eligible drink containers for a10cent refund at more than 640 return points across the state. Containers are then processed to make new products.
Before CDS Viclaunched ayear ago, drink containers were the second most littered item in the state. In just 12 months, the scheme is returning containers at arate of one in three via CDS Vicrefund collection points. Charities and community groups and schools have become involved in the scheme to raise more than $950,000.
CDS Vicisa product stewardship scheme, funded by contributions from the beverage industry
To find out more about CDS Vicand locate your nearest refund collection point, visit cdsvic.org.au
At Kyneton Transition Hub the belief is that people can change lifestyles for the better and address environmental issues.
Start with the simple things like using your own water bottle, reusable drink cups and bags, mend your clothes and other things,
Creative reuse comp
Create something from items destined for the rubbish, take it into The Good Op Shop before Saturday November 16 at 4pm and you could win part of $1000 in prizes.
There are three x$300 cash prizesand one x$100 cash prize and all you need to do to be in the running is upcycle something into something else. This competition is open to all ages and all Victorians, individuals only,including kids, so start thinking about what you can do.
There are three categories to help guide you *Mostinnovative idea
*Reduces the amount going to landfill
*Mostartistic
So start getting your thinking caps on and get creating! Youmustbeable to take your entry into (and collect it from)The Good Op Shop, at 4Lewis Drive Castlemaine. Judging will take place soon after
NOVEMBER 11 -17, 2024
Transition Hubsaysreuse it,don’t
eat real food –prepare your own, learn to love second-hand things, grow your own veggies and make your own compost, are some suggestions.
ATerracyclecollection point is held at the KTH stall at the Kyneton Farmers Market. Youcan also take your items to Malmsbury Farmers Market at the Sustainable Malmsbury stall (next to the Wash Against Waste area). Hard to recycle items are collected and sent onto the Australian company
$1,000inprizes! Allyouneedtodois: Makesomethingfromitemsdestinedfor landfill/thebin,andbringitintoourshop beforeSaturday16November2024 We'dlikeyoutoupcyclesomethinginto somethingelse.
Transitiontoabetterworld
Weekly Friday morningcuppa,mmonthly stall at Kyneton Farmers Market Sept -May,Open Edible Gaardens, Seed Savers, Kyneton Show, Kyneton Backyard Growerss, Kyneton Permaculture at the Pub. New MembersWelcome.
called Terracycle who separate and process the items into reusable materials.
KTH collects shaving gear (disposable razor blades etc), writing items (used pens, pencils etc), household batteries, plastic bread tags, empty medication blister packs, plastic lids (size of milk bottle lids).
If you eat ameal or have ahot drink at the farmers markets at Malmsbury and Woodend and more recently the Malmsbury Fayre and the upcoming Kyneton Show,chances
are you will use Wash Against Waste crockery and cutlery,which reduces the bulk of rubbish from these venues. Volunteers are needed for Wash Against Waste at the Kyneton Show.For further information call 0419 874 735. Useful websites for recycling information are Facebook: Plastic Free July, MRSG Waste Action Group Waste and Recycling —Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group and the Macedon Ranges Shire Council website.
Students at Hesket Primary School are among those across the state turning old drink containers into profits to help raise funds.
Thewondersofnature
Spring is in the air.The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and the scent of roses is everywhere. Yes, it is time to be out and about, enjoying the wonders of nature, the beauty of garden, the delights of art and good food; all available at the Mica Grange Open Garden Sculpture Exhibition.
The spacious gardens are full of creative ideas to enjoy or enhance the beauty of your own garden. There are 15 sculptors exhibiting plus awide array of garden art, plants and preserves for sale.
Morning tea, light lunches and afternoon tea are served on the spacious decking with its stunning views overlooking the Sutton Grange valley,oraround the garden between 10am and 4.30pm. Entry is $9 (children U18 free).
Whether your interest be traditional gardens, rose walks, proteas, Australian natives, rockeries, vegetable garden, fairy gardens, or simply meandering through beautiful scenery and relaxing with good food, you will find something to spark your imagination at Mica Grange.
The exhibition is open each weekend from now until Sunday December 8at373 Faraday Sutton Grange Road, Sutton Grange. With expressions of interest being asked for the sale of Mica Grange this could be your last opportunity to visit this iconic garden.
For more information or for group bookings during the week, visit www.micagrange.com. au, phone 0499 897 242, 0409 322 413 or email micagrangegarden@gmail.com.
Diverselandscapes
Spirit of the Highlands is an exhibition by local artists Nadia Kliendanze and Pam Gleeson on now at The Old Auction House in Kyneton.
The two artists present two starkly contrasting perspectives of the diverse landscapes ofVictoria’sCentral Highlands.
From the rugged majesty of the Macedon Ranges to sprawling tranquil farmlands, through cloud-shrouded winters and dry,sun scorched summers, the artists take uson avisual journey that transcends the canvas they work with.
Nadia’ssurreal interpretations and Pam’smoody realism embrace qualities of time and place that resonate with all those who know and love this unique region.
Both Nadia and Pam feel adeep responsibility to raise awareness of the fragility of this beautiful place and its needfor preservation.
The Central Highlandsregion faces numerous challengesincluding habitat loss and the wider effects of climate change. Through their art,they hope to inspire asense of stewardship and appreciation for this precious region.
Sprit of the Highlands runs until November 11 and is open daily from 10am –4pm at The Old Auction House, 52-56 Mollison Street, Kyneton.
There are 15 sculptors exhibiting at the Mica Grange Open Garden Sculpture Exhibition.
Pam Gleeson and Nadia Kliendanze at the exhibition
“Mandolin Memories”
Campbells CreekCommunity Centre
60 ElizabethSt, CampbellsCreek
2:30pm Sunday 24th of November 2024
CONDUCTOR: DARRYL BARRON
Something Lost, Something Found
Something Lost, Something Found is asoloretrospective exhibition of artworks by Maxine McKee.
The title of this exhibition sets up the framework for this body of work as it tells apersonal story that begins with questions around abandonment, grief and neglect, and ends with works that have presented celebrative answers for the artist throughout many years of making and brings closure to this theme.
Many of the artworks have been created over many years in chaptered parts. Although some artworks have been shared throughout the process, this is the first time this work will be shown together with early unseen and new works.
“Using drawing, painting and ceramic sculpture, the making process is alengthy one and at each stage of the process strong messages are communicated, which drives the narrative forward,” Maxine says.
In one of the chapters, the symbolism is centred around the scarecrow,whose role is to care for the garden. With head down and lifelessness it under performs in its role. The garden is unprotected and is open to intruders where they insert themselves in the space with no regard, in turn, it is desecrated and others who rely on the garden as their life source battle for survival.
“For me, the act of art making is my way oftrying to understand answers to many questions. My themes are universal, yet this work stems from my own personal experiences,” Maxine says.
The exhibition opening is on Saturday November9from 2-5pm and continues until November 30 at the Trio Art Studio and Gallery,98Trio Road, Kyneton. 0467 025 354.
Mandolin Memories
Since it first formed in 1967 the Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra has performed hundreds of concerts in Melbourne, in regional Victoria including many concerts in Bendigo and Castlemaine as well as performances at several Castlemaine State Festivals, and interstate. It has also toured overseas on several occasions performing concerts in Japan and Europe and has recorded anumber of CDs.
After avery well attended concert in Castlemaine last November,the orchestra, comprising mostly traditional Neopolitan (bowl back) mandolins, mandolas, classical guitars, mandocellos and double bass, is coming back perform in Castle-
Market’s20-year ‘backinglocal’celebrations
Kyneton Farmers Market has announced aspecial raffle for its upcoming 20th-anniversary celebrations on Saturday,with proceeds to be donated to Kyneton Primary School’sMusic Program.
Anyone attending the market at St Paul’sPark can purchase asingle ticket for $2 or three for $5, for the exciting chance to win hampers of goods from local and Melbourne-based stallholders.
Attendees can buy tickets from the raffle stand from 8.30am, with the raffle to be drawn at 12pm.
The raffle is an addition to the market’snormal activities and thanks patrons who have come to support the market since it was established in 2004.
“Weare grateful to the many patrons who have helped contribute to the longevity of the market and the success of our wonderful stallholders,” market manager Chris Whiting said.
“Together with our stallholders, we are pleased to offer araffle that will benefit the future artists and musicians of our town.
“Welook forward to many more years of ‘Backing Local’.”
Kyneton Farmers Market has regularly traded on the second Saturday of every month since it was established in 2004 by St Paul’sAnglican Church, Kyneton, led by then-Rector,Father Snell.
With more than 50 stalls to explore, offering products including fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, pantry essentials, local wines and plants, the market promises something for every kind of market lover
Through ongoing accreditation by the Victorian Farmers Markets Association, patrons can be assured that when they buy from Kyneton Farmers Market, they’re helping to ‘back local’.
“The market is unique in that it offers adiversity of products from the central Victoria region. We offer some of the best olives and mushrooms grown in the region!” Mr Whiting said.
“Weare also different to alot of other markets as to the number of craft providers in our makers market section, with items ranging from clothing to jewellery through to pottery.”
Besides the raffle and stallholders, patrons will continue to enjoy live music, the popular Anglican sausages stand and other coffee and food truck options.
Mr Whiting said the strong ongoing attendance of the market was proof of its benefit to locals and the popularity of Kyneton’slocation making it the ideal ‘food gateway’ to the Macedon Ranges.
“Weappreciate the foresight of those who commenced the market, as well as for the
contributions that so many folks from the St Paul’scommunity who have contributed to the market’s20years of success and the many stallholders who have traded with us,” he said. The Kyneton Farmers Market 20th anniversary celebration will run from 8.30am-1pm on Saturday November 9atStPaul’sPark, Kyneton.
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Kyneton Farmers Market manager Chris Whiting invites you to enjoy the market’s 20th anniversary celebration on Saturday. Photo supplied by Kyneton Farmers Market and Southern River Marketing
Lions DistrictGov visit
Lancefield Romsey Lions Club'sannual Direct Governors visit celebrated the organisation'svolunteer efforts as well as members old and new at Lancefield Hotel last week.
District Governor Lion Des Jones gave the latest update on Lions projects and goals from the international headquarters, Australian Lions and District 201 V1-4.
Major international projects and goals are vision, hunger,diabetes, environment, disaster relief, humanitarian and youth.
One of the Australian Lions projects is ‘childhood cancer’, which the Lancefield Romsey club donated $1000 towards.
DG Jones said the local district raised funds to purchase equipment for the St Vincent Research Institute in Melbourne, which has a IncuCyte Live Cell imaging Platform. The cost of this piece of equipment was US $263,000.
This can be used to study many different
forms of cancer and another 10-12 different diseases, like alzheimers.
DG Jones also presented long-serving Lancefield Romsey member Doug Newnham with his 50 years Chevron for his service.
Doug is alife member of the club and a 'Melvin Jones' fellow.Hehas been the lead on many of the club’sprojects like the seniors citizens homes in both Romsey and Lancefield, plus being involved behind the scenes in many other projects over this period.
DG Jones then inducted the club’snewest member Alex Birrell, who is described as someone who brings life and vitality into the club with ahappy and outgoing attitude.
The Lancefield Romsey club also announced a$114,821 grant from the Lancefield Romsey Community Bank, which will enable members to begin the long-awaited upgrade of the Romsey Skate Park.
Swap show success
Lancefield Romsey Lions Club Swap Meet, Car Show and 4X4 Show was a fundraising success for Lancefield-Romsey Lions Club.
Held at Clarkefield Oval, the event was the first of its kind and attracted people from far and wide with 110swap sites, more than 250 show cars, 50 4x4s and food vendors.
"It was agreat day and the weather was just what was needed when holding an outdoor event of this type," said GedMcLaughlin, swap meet coordinator
Prizes were awarded across several categories. The car that won Best in Show was a1929Chrysler that had the original picnic set and cigarette case.
The 4x4 show was believed to be the first of its kind in Victoria and has the potential to be the start of something big.
One of the judges for the 4X4s was the editor of the 4X4 Magazine.
The event was afundraiser for the Lancefield-Romsey Lions Club. Sponsors included Lancefield and Romsey Bendigo CommunityBank, OffRoad and Outback, Romsey Auto Spares, Frosts Timber and BuildingSuppliesand Forbes Auto Centre.
Offering support on the day were Clarkefield Fire Brigade, Pastoria Fire Brigade, Romsey and Lancefield Rotary,Kidz Flip, Romsey Men’sShed, and Bo Jackson on the 4X4 show
Lancefield Romsey Lions’ swap meetand car show attracted people from far and wide.
Lions member Doug Newnham (at left) is pictured with District Governor Des Jones.
Become a driver mentor
Would you like arewarding volunteer role that could help ayoung person in an important and practical way?
The TACL2P Program might be for you. The TACL2P Program assists learner drivers under 21 years of age, who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle, to gain the 120 hours driving experience required to apply for aprobationary licence.
Dhelkaya Health runs this program locally,and is hosting an L2P information session for those who are thinking about volunteering on Tuesday November 19 at Castlemaine Community House in Templeton Street.
Enjoy acomplimentary afternoon tea from 1.30pm-2.30pm while you learn more about this valuable volunteering role.
Taking the first step into anew volunteer role can be daunting. You might wonder if it will fit in with your lifestyle. Will you be suited to this role, and does it actually make a difference?
There are no obligations if you come along –just an opportunity to ask questions, find answers and hear from people who are currently in the role of driver mentor
The L2P Program helps young people get the skills and support they need to become safe and responsible drivers, and you’ll feel great knowing that you’re doing something really worthwhile.
To register your interest, email Edwina Coller ecoller@castlemainehealth.org.au
Weed of the month: : African boneseed
As spring is well and truly under way,you will no doubt notice many of the local weeds in full flower.ThisNovember,keepaneye outfor the invasive African boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) which is aWeed of National Significance and a‘Regionally Prohibited’ weed in the North Central Catchment –meaning landholders have alegal responsibility to control them.
Introduced from South Africa to Australia as an ornamental garden plant around the 1850s, African boneseed has become an invasive weed across southern Australia through Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. Within Mount Alexander Shire plants have been recorded at McKenzie’sHill, Tarrengower,Chewton, Castlemaine and Kalimna.
It is awoody shrub growing to about two metres from the daisy family and produces typical ‘daisy-like’ bright yellow flowers in late winter to spring. Round hard fruit are produced during summer and spread by animals such as birds and foxes, as well as through water,garden refuse and soil movement. Asingle plant can produce up to 50,000 seeds ayear.Seeds can germinate at any time of year,but most prolifically in autumn after rains. They can remain viable for about 10 years. Fire and physical disturbance can also trigger germination.
When controlling boneseed, an integrated management approach will give the best results. Manual control involves pulling out small and isolated plants at any time ofthe year.Herbicide control of larger individual plants using cutting and painting and/or drill and fill methods can be effective. In certain situations, spraying or burning may also be applicable. Only use herbicides in accordance with the label and only when plants are actively growing. For more information on African boneseed or other land management topics, visit the Connecting Country website connectingcountry.org.au/ or contact via email; info@connectingcountry.org.au or phone 0493 362 394. Landcare groups are also agreat resource for learning about local weeds. Youcan find your local group on the landcare page of the Connecting Country website.
The Weed of Montharticle is asegment from Connecting Country’s‘Partnerships Against Pests’ project funded by Agriculture Victoria in 2024-25. Through this program, Connecting Country will work closely with local community groups, such aslandcare, to raise awareness of local pest plant and animal issues, with the aim to empower community with the skills to address these threats. The project includes seasonal awareness campaigns around key pest issues as well as workshops, andmarket stalls across the region. Connecting Countrystaff and landcare volunteers will hold amarket stall at the upcoming Newstead CFACommunity Market on Saturday November 16, where community members can come along with bagged weed specimens for identification or any other invasive weed and pest queries.
African boneseed. Photo: Bonnie Humphreys
PJ’s Tyres– your one-stop shop
Castlemaine'saward-winning PJ'sDiscount Tyre Service is delighted to announce that they have recently expanded their business to offer full mechanical services.
PJ'sTyres owners Sean Finning and Phillipa Gray-Finning were thrilled to welcome highly experienced local mechanic Matt Chatzidimitriou to their team in April.
Matt brings more than 30 years' mechanical expertise to the local business and has hit the ground running.
"I have really enjoyed the new challenge and look forward to assisting local customers to ensure their car is safe and reliable," he said.
"Weoffer full servicing on all vehicle makes and models, and also offer diagnostics and testing to target any issues with your vehicle and achieve optimal performance."
Matt is passionate about all things motoring and is a member of the Castlemaine Street Cars social group. He enjoys regular runs and events, chatting to other car enthusiasts and tinkering on his own projects in his spare time.
"I'm pleased to be able to assist PJ'stoextend their offerings to local residents so that now we can cater for everything from your tyres, wheels, wheel alignments, under-car servicing and batteries, through to everything mechanical to ensure your vehicle is in top condition," he said.
Phillipa and Sean said Matt brings awealth of experience to their dedicated team.
"Matt has worked with awide array of vehicles and we are pleased to now be able to offer our loyal customers aonestop shop where we can take care of all their vehicle needs," Phillipa said.
The couple also plan on extending the current workshop to add an extra hoist and equipment to enable them to cater for alarger number of cars moving forward so watch this space.
With Christmas just around the corner now is the perfect time to book in your car service and tyre check and make sure your vehicle is ready for that big festive holiday road trip!
Give Phillipa, Sean, Matt and the team at PJ'sa call about your vehicle needs today!
Reininthat need to speed
Motoristsare being urged to keep the racing to the track as the Spring Racing Carnival continues across the state, with new data revealing the number of people caught speeding in November is on the rise. November,along with January,was one of the two deadliest months on Victorian roads.There were 32 lives lost –13overthe Melbourne Cup long weekend alone.
Excessive speed was identified as one of the most common themes contributing to fatal collisions.
Police are warning motorists that speed will remain afocus during Operation Furlong, which kicked offonNovember 1.
The road policing operation will see police highly visible across the state’sroads in an effort to reduce road trauma.
Phillipa Gray-Finning and Sean Finning are pleased to have welcomed experienced mechanic Matt Chatzidimitriou (centre) to their team.
Sportvoucher programopens
Anew round of theGet ActiveKids Voucher Program is open to help eligible familiescoverthe costs of sports memberships, registrationfees, uniforms and equipment
Eligible families whoholdhealth carecardsorother concession cards can applyfor vouchers of up to $200 per child
There aremorethan70sports and morethan2000activity providers included in theprogram acrossthe state Families can apply for thevouchers onlinebefore redeemingthematan activity provider like alocal sporting club.
The program is open to children agedupto18years who arenamed on aCommonwealthHealth Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card,and named on aMedicareCard.
Aspecial considerationstream is alsoavailabletosupport children in care, temporary or provisional visa holders,migrants and international students.
To applyfor avoucher, visit: getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers
Woodend CFA to host openday
Woodend CFAisholding an open day at the fire station in Urquhart Street on Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
This is agreat opportunity for the community to see the impressive facilities at the CFAand SES, to meet some of the local emergency response volunteers and find out more about what they do.
This year the Woodend CFAhas decided to broaden its horizons beyond just the CFAand has invited other local emergency services to become involved. This means that visitors will get amuch broader perspective of first responders andemergency services provided in the Macedon Ranges.
The CFAwill be joined by the Woodend SES, who are also opening up their station, and other emergency planning and response organisations.
Now that the weather is warming up, the community should be seriously thinking about preparing for the forthcoming fire season and also developing their Fire Safety Plans. This is agreatopportunity to discuss your situation and plans with the expert volunteers at the Woodend CFAand tolearn how best to prepare for the forthcoming fire season.
It is alsoa great opportunity to havea look at the CFAand SES facilitiesinWoodend and inspect their fleet of emergency vehicles.
There are awide range of activities planned,including interactive education sessions on fire safety; games and demonstrations for the children to enjoy;live firefighting demonstrations …with real fire; Captain Koala may make avisit; there will be a free sausage sizzle; and so much more!
Find out about becoming aCFA and SES volunteer and learn about the CFAJuniors Program for children aged 11 to 16.
While you are there, explore the special FireWise Garden that has been created at the Woodend CFA, which demonstrates the key priorities in garden design and plant selection to help create asmarter garden in bushfire-prone areas. Youcan also visit the brand new Brigade Memorial in honour of brigade volunteers.
Anew publicly accessible automated external defibrillator will help Gisborne residents take life-saving action in the case of acardiac arrest in town.
Acardiac arrest iswhenaperson’s heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively around the body and AEDs are automated devices used to attempt to shock the patient’s heart back into normal function.
Gisborne’s new AED is located at the town’s ambulance branch (49 Robertson Street, Gisborne) and is available 24/7. The new AED was generously donated by two community members, Braeden Strahan and Jonathon Wieckourski, who raised money after losing their friend Scott Newell to acardiac arrest one year ago.
The Open Day will include games and demonstrations for children to enjoy.
Kindness in healthcare saveslives
Have you had akind –orunkind –experience in healthcare? Whether you are apatient, acarer or ahealthcare provider, it is likely that you are well aware of the power of akind interaction, and the impact of its opposite.
This November, the Hush Foundation is spearheading anational campaign to bring greater awareness to some of the issues and challenges facing healthcare –byacknowledging the humans who work so hard for our wellbeing every day, and highlighting and celebrating what is good, and what is working well in healthcare.
Kindness Works Here Week will take place from November 11 –15with arange of different ways that everyone can get involved –from interested community members to health and care teams to whole organisations.
Central Victoria is showing strong interest and leadership with both Dhelkaya Health and Bendigo Health having signed up with the Foundation to give all their staff access to an array of fantastic educational resources, events and activities and become #KindnessWorksHere organisations.
Goldfields Medical Group has led the way in the primary care space and got in early last month by running afun and ‘sweetly competitive’ ‘Great Kindness Bake Off’ and coffee conversations on kindness. Anumber of locals also feature in the online events program including:
•DrLynne Kelly and Dr Richard Mayes from Castlemaine, who will be in conversation about Lynne’s groundbreaking new book The Knowledge Gene,with aparticular focus on its implications for healthcare, on Tuesday November 12
•DrMichael Leach, aclinical educator, writer and poet from Monash School of Rural Health Bendigo, who will be leading aconversation on the power of the Arts in Health, and delivering aHaiku workshop, on Wednesday November 13.
•LouiseScott, aBendigo-based mum, Clydesdale breeder and Disaster Recovery expert will be sharing her recent journey with arare and aggressive lymphoma, in conversation with her doctor, haematologist Dr Stephen Walker on Friday November 15 (The Patient Patient).
•Launchofthe Hush Kindness Anthology featuring poignant, quality writing from diverse voices from across Australia on the power of kindness to humanise healthcare.
The Anthology includes anumber of works by local writers and artists and is acompilation of the top entries from the inaugural Hush Kindness Writing Prize in memory of late Castlemaine-based GP and author Dr Kath O’Connor, sponsored by her colleagues at Goldfields Medical Group.
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Central Victoria was well represented in entrants and the Anthology includes works from local authors including Michael Leach’s Haiku ‘Moments of Kindness in a Regional Hospital’ (Highly Commended), Suzanne Donisthorpe’s ‘Fully Sick’, Julie Welsh’s ‘Café Conversations: Serving Kindness in aHospital Café’ and artworks by Castlemaine-based artist Trace Balla and Yorta Yorta elder Aunty Rochelle Patten from the Barmah Forest.
Every day, healthcare staff and patients deal with the tough realities of illness, mortality and human vulnerability, which can take asignificant toll on their mental and physical wellbeing.
For 25 years, Australian charity, the Hush Foundation has been seeking to soften the harsh edges of healthcare with kindness and pioneering the integration of music and the arts with the serious science that shows that kindness saves lives in healthcare.
Research highlights acritical need for greater kindness:
•Violence against healthcare workers is getting more frequent and more severe.
•Eachyear, more people die from medical errors than from car accidents or breast cancer.
•Upto70per cent of medical errors are linked to poor communication, often worsened by stress, burnout and incivility.
•More than 50 per cent of healthcare workers report experiencing burnout.
•Female doctors have asuicide rate 76 per cent higher than the general population.
•The healthcare and social assistance industries have seen the highest number of serious claims for work-related mental health conditions over the past five years (Safe Work Australia, 2022).
If you areinterested in becoming aKindness Champion or aKindnessWorks Here team or organisation, it could be as simple as baking acake or bringing somewords, music, art or other gift of nourishment to your local health, aged care, allied health, pharmacist or emergency services provider/ team on World Kindness Day, Wednesday November 13. Share your thoughts, stories and creations on social media, tag the Hush Foundation and use the hashtag #kindnessworkshere (and, if you’ve baked) #greatkindnessbakeoff.
To learn more, register and get tickets or resources, visit hush.org.au/kindnessworkshere. To purchase your copy of the Hush Kindness Anthology or other beautiful literature, music, cards or gifts for your favourite healthcare provider or colleague, and support the work of the Hush Foundation, go to: www.hush.org.au/hush-catalogue
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Theinitiativeisafreeandaneasywayforstorefrontbusinessestohelpdressuptheirstreetforthe Christmasperiod.
BusinessKynetonisanon-profit,volunteer-runorganisation thataimstounitethecommunityandadvocateforlocal businesses.BKisexcitedtocontinuethebowinitiativethat NicoleKennedybeganin2023.
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BusinessKynetonwillalsobereturningthepopularsteel Christmastreesduringthefestiveperiodandbusinesseswill againhavethechancetosponsoratree
TheMidlandExpressandBusinessKynetonwillcollaborateto hostanend-of-yearcelebrationattheKynetonCroquetClub onThursday,December5,from5pmto8pm
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Palawa woman Gwenda ‘Pinky’ Darling (who lives well with dementia) and Arthur Demetriou (who lives well with cerebral palsy) at Gathering of Kindness 2023.
Y YourOPINIONS
All round andabout
Chris Hooper, Castlemaine
I've been told my letter in the Midland Express ('Recycling rigid plastics', Opinions,October 22) about recycling of plastic bottle tops smaller than 5cm was misleading.
Apparently I'd be 'contaminating' the load of recycling if Iincluded smaller plastic bottle tops. They'll take any size metal tops but not plastic? It must be the type of plastic?
The juice bottle Ibought with alabel that instructs recycling WITH the 4cm lid on must be all the same sort of plastic. It seems crazy to throw away all of that plastic. Milk bottle lids, vitamin and supplement container lids etc. We're meant to be aiming for acircular economy?
I've written to Sustainability Victoria about it hoping to be informed as to why this is so. Castlemaine Secondary College was doing something with milk bottle lids. It's all abit round and about. Itry to buyas little plastic as possible and now milk from the Farmers Market in areturnable bottle.
‘Mate, youcan’t play gameswith ourenemies’
Karel Turang, Kyneton
Abrief remark on the editorial in The Weekend Australian (October 26/27) about Indonesia’s intentions to conduct naval exercises in Indonesian waters with the Russian fleet appears to be nudging our
SUPER QUIZ?
Local knowledge (1 point)
1. Which Macedon Ranges park claimed two national awards in the recent 2024 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects?
2. The Vaughan Springs Carnival will be held on what date?
3. On which street is the Castlemaine Fire Brigade’s station located?
4. Which Gisborne busking identity was recently honoured in aceremony at an Elbow Room Concert of the Melbourne Composers League? (3 points)
5. When will the 2024 Kyneton Show be held?
General knowledge (1 point)
6. Patrick Dangerfield played AFL for which 2024 football club?
7. What is a‘budha’s hand’ of the following options: haircut, custard cake dessert, yoga position, or fruit?
8. The Australian Aboriginal flag features what coloured vertical stripe at the top?
9. The following songs have which music artist in common: Flowers, The Climb, and Nothing Breaks Like aHeart? (3 points)
closest neighbour “not to be playing games with our enemies”.
It is asign of yet, still, immaturity and insecurity of Australia’s international outlook especially in relation to Indonesia. It is lacking in understanding of Indonesia’s history of longstanding commitment to the Non-Alliance Movement.
Iamsure Mr Prabowo Subianto, the freshly inaugurated president of Indonesia, specifically mentioned Indonesia’s involvement in the Non-Alliance Movement during his previous visit to Australia as the Defence Minister under president Joko Widodo.
America!
What have youdone?
Ian Braybrook,Castlemaine
Oh America! What have you done to yourself?
Iam87years old. Like so many of my generation Iadmired almost everything about your United States. Your people. Your cars. Youway of life. Yours was the nation Iwanted mine to be.
Ihighly valued your commitment to protect my country –and the free world –and was thankful for your saving us from Japanese invasion in WWII. Irespected your presidents from Roosevelt and Truman through to Kennedy and Obama. Youwere the Great Protector and Ihave much admired your people and your independent, powerful democracy.Until now
Inolonger have such admiration and respect. The America Isee today is not the America Iknew
The 'United States'. You’re kidding. Isee anation bitterly divided, with people too often filled with anger and fear toward each other –a nation where mistrust and even hatred of others exists. Isee people who are unsure of who they are or where they should go. They mistrust their political system and their leaders. Many are convinced that their system for choosing their leader is tainted and unreliable.
Isee an abundance of exaggerations and outright lies issued regularly by apotential president; sadly too often accepted by many as fact. All of this is overseen by asupreme court that is no longer independent, but politicised and biased.
Who or what has imperilled the great American democracy? The leader of the free world?
One man. Donald Trump. Here is aman who has made it plain that, if elected, he will extract revenge on those who have defied or opposed him or even dared tell the truth about him. He has even threatened to use the military against his own people!
It is beyond me to accept that Americans can even consider voting for this man. Potentially the most dangerous man on earth.
Will they actually vote to hand Donald Trump the keys to the most destructive force on earth? Surely not.
Join our Aged Care Volunteer Visitorsprogram
Fiona McInnes, ElderRightsAdvocacy
Happy Seniors Festival month to the wonderful older community of Bendigo! We hope you've been enjoying the fantastic events happening across the region. At Elder Rights Advocacy,this is our favourite time of the year as we celebrate ageing, share skills, encourage new experiences, make connections, and have fun.
The theme for this year’sSeniors Festival is Explore, Engage, Evolve, highlighting the importance of staying socially connected, feeling valued andbeing part of the community
Our Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness among older people by connecting them with friendly volunteers. Whether it’s achat over acuppa, awalk in the garden, sharing ahobby, or ashort drive, these visits make apositive difference.
We have olderpeople in the Bendigo area who would love afriendly visitor once aweek or fortnight. Ifyou can spare an hour or two, we would love to hear from you! Additionally, if you’re an older person living in residential aged care or receiving aHomeCarePackage and would like to have avisitor,please reach out—our service is completely free. Together,wecan create amore connected and supportive community for everyone.
For more information, contact me at 1800 022 887, email acvvs@era.asn.au or visit our website at www.elderrights.org.au
Hello, is anybodylisteningout there?
Paul Law, Kyneton
Theintersection of Pipers Creek Road and Batters Lane Kyneton is adeathtrap! Countless near misses and accidents over the years. Driving towards Kyneton today on Pipers Creek Road slowed to turn right into Batters Lane.
Another car was coming towards me also turning into Batters Lane. In asplit second atruck had come through the intersection between us, at around 60 to 70 km/h and skidded to ahalt some 50 metres up the road. Obviously in shock as to what had just happened, seconds from disaster!
Asking the government to do anything about road signage in the area is like pulling teeth, so maybe some colourful language might shock someone into doing something.
So, fix your bloody intersection, do something!
Cut down some trees, open the area up, put some better signs up, ripple strips, do something!
Do something!
Do something before an unsuspecting family is in the wrong place at the wrong time!
Hello, is anybody listeningout there?
Abig thank you
BobBroadhurst,Harcourt
Iwant to thank all the members of the Harcourt and Elphinstone CFAwho attended at my property for adomestic fire. These incredible selfless giving people who weare so privileged to haveliving in our community,volunteer to be called out at any time, night or day.Their commitment to help strangers in need is just remarkable. We should allbesograteful that these people live amongst us and NEVER take them for granted. Thank you so much!
Suggestions seemunfair
TomFoote,Woodend
Further to my letter last month and subsequent correspondence about aproposed development of independent living units in Epping Street, Kyneton, as part of the Respect RM Begg aged care facility, and inparticular Tonia Todman’s letter ('A shame for Miss Begg's legacy', Opinions,October 22), Imustpoint out that Respect is anotfor-profit group.
Thus, suggestions that the groupplaces profits before people seem unfair, andmydealingswith Respect as part of the RM Begg Advisory Panel do not support this proposition.
NewAED forGisborne
Anew publicly accessible automated external defibrillator will help Gisborne residents take life-saving action in the case of a cardiac arrest in town.
Gisborne’snew AED is located at the town’sambulance branch (49 Robertson Street, Gisborne) and is available 24/7.
10. Al Pacino won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of ablind retired Lieutenant Colonel in which film?
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November 1516. 6. Geelong (Cats).
Prestigious pianisttoperform
Breathtaking Canadian pianist Kevin Chen will grace the stage at the Phee Broadway Theatre in Castlemaine for aremarkable performance on Thursday November 14.
Presented by Castlemaine State Festival in partnership with Live At Yours, this performance offers an opportunity for audience members to witness one of the most exciting talents in classical music today “His mastery of the piano and ability to connect with the audience promises an unforgettable evening,” said Chris Capper,chair of the Castlemaine State Festival.
This intimate concert will feature acaptivating program including masterpieces by Chopin and Liszt.
Kevin Chen has rapidly risen through the ranks of classical music, securing first place in multiple renowned competitions, including the Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition in March 2023 and the Concours de Genève in November 2022. His performances have captivated audiences in prestigious venues worldwide, including New York’sCarnegie Hall and London’s St. John’sSmith Square. Chen began his concert career at ayoung age, having debuted
with the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra at just seven years old.
His collaborations with notable orchestras include the Minnesota Orchestra and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, making him a sought-after soloist in the classical music scene.
Currently he is studying at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover under the guidance of Professor Arie Vardi.
Don’t miss the chance to experience the brilliance of Kevin Chen live at the Phee Broadway Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now at: kevinchen.eventbrite.com.au
Kevin Chen will be performing at the Phee Broadway Theatre in Castlemaine on Thursday November 14.
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Anod to ingenuity
Jellis Craig SEE PAGE 34
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Clean lines, cool vibes
Channelling palm springs, mid-century and modern minimalist vibes, this property will deservedly capture your attention. It’sthe light and airy,open plan rear living space with achef’skitchen, polished concrete floors and recycled brick walls that will seal the deal and have you packing your boxes!
The home is set on an impressive 1562m2 allotment, moments from vibrant Piper Street, the river walk and the town centre. It also boasts Post Office Creek frontage, a very pretty vantage that guarantees your long-term privacy Set on aslab, the solid brick home with an edgy flat roof has been painted white, acolour scheme that perfectly accentuates its on-trend mid-century aesthetic.
Awide side entrance invites you in. The stones in the polished terrazzo concrete underfoot were hand selected
from three quarries and carefully placed by the vendor to aesthetically give abalance of colour
To theright, discover robed bedrooms, the master with astylish ensuite incorporating asoaker bath and a second spacious bathroom. Noteworthy too, the home is double glazed and well insulated, ensuring acomfortable temperature year-round. ANectre wood heater provides cosy warmth during the cooler months.
To theleft of the hallway is the open planed living space. The feature bricks here are worthy of amore detailed description. They were sourced from the original Heathcote Convent, carefully handpicked, cleaned and laid on site.
The very well-equipped chef’skitchen is concealed behind the sliding doors, while an island bench faces the dining and living space, perfect when entertaining.
Awide side driveway accesses this rear
for the addition ofashed
Property: On-trend mid-century aesthetic, double glazed and well insulated Address: 3Lavender Street,Kyneton
$1,050,000 -$1,150,000
Floor to ceiling glass doors open onto the rear deck. The addition of aretractable blind here would be simple and further enhance the use of this space year-round. Beyond, there is lush grass and tall Europeans for shady picnics.
yard space, ideal
(STCA).
3Lavender Street, Kyneton
Open Saturday 2.00pm -2.30pm SALE BY SET DATE: Monday November 25th unless sold prior
EPR: $1,050,000to$1,150,000
CleanLines,Cool Vibes –Mid-Century Minimalism
Thiscaptivating mid-centuryhomecombinesmodernminimalist design with spacious living.Itfeaturesanairyopen-plan living space,achef'skitchen, beautiful,recycledbrick wallsand polished concrete floors.Withdoubleglazing foryear-round comfortand aserene view of Post Office Creek,thisproperty offers privacy andtimelessstyle
32 21,562 sqm
14 Wheatley Street, Kyneton
Miner’sCottage: Meadow Retreat
Thischarming, late 1800scottage in Kynetonblendshistorical charmwith modern comforts.Nestled in theeducationprecinct, it features adelightful meadow garden, awelcoming verandah anda thoughtfully renovated interior withhydronicheating.Withthree bedrooms, aspacious living area,and a secure yard space, it’s perfectfor families, downsizers andgardenenthusiasts alike—just moments fromthe towncentre
16 Lauriston Street, Kyneton
Open Saturday 10.45am -11.15am For Sale
EPR:$1,000,000 -$1,100,000
CreamBrick Beauty in Kyneton’s FavouriteStreet
Thisrecently renovated 1970sgem combines charmwithmodernupdates,also featuringawidedriveway anda huge backyard andaplanning permit approved forasubdivisionwith a3bedroom 2bathroomresidence. Primelocationnear shops, schools andiconicPiper Street.Perfect fora dreamhomeorinvestment –it'saheart-stealer!
32 2873 sqm
13 AmberRise, Kyneton
-10.30am
$795,000 -$825,000
Thisnearnew 4bed,2bath beauty is thehome upgrade you've been dreaming of!Light filled open plan living,achickitchen withstone benchtopsand a dreamy master suitewith ensuite—it’s love at firstsight!Plus, an extraliving space forwhatever your heartdesires (home office, theatre, hobbyroom?). On a560mblock witha lowmaintenance backyard, it’s perfectfor backyard BBQs or just letting thekidsrun free.All this anda quick stroll to Kynetonshops, parksand theBotanic Gardens.
AFresh NewStart, Full of Heart 42 2560 sqm
RobertBroadhurst0488 300 900 |JoanneDouglas 0402 044 780 |Sue Wilson 0418 387295 Rachel Potter 0400 455 777 |Narenna Bloomfield 0408 360 384
20 DrakeStreet, Malmsbury
20 Miners Hut Road, Chewton Bushlands
Eureka! Secluded GoldenOpportunity Awaits
Notonlywill thewhimsicalcharm of theresidenceand settingromance youat20 DrakeStreet,uponaninspection, theinvestorand futureplanner in youwill also be shouting YES! Yousee,bybecomingthe proudpurchaser of this property, opportunitypresents itself threefold.Firstly, afully refurbished2bedroom miners cottage fronts DrakeStreet.Secondly, awide side driveway introducesthe private, independent andveryendearingbarn. Andlastly, at therearofthe property,fronting BennettStreet,a1,539sqmparceloflandthathas been approved forsubdivision.
Plentiful Offerings in aCharmedSetting 22 23,109 sqm
Discoverasecluded2.46ha(approx.6acres)bush blockfeaturing acharming Miner’s Hutinthe Chewton Bushlands. Surroundedbystunninghomes,this property offers apeaceful off-grid lifestyle(STCA), just 6minutes fromChewton and10minutes to Castlemaine.Withpicturesque views andbeautiful seasonal flora, renovatethe hutordrawinspiration from nearby builds (STCA)
30 South Lane, Kyneton
40 acres, carefully nurtured over thepast20years have been cultivated to provide a havenfor native wildlife. Nestled withinthisslice of Australianaparadiseisa charming period cottagebrimmingwithcharacter.Featuring3bedrooms, acosyloungewith awoodheaterand an inviting decked verandah,this home offers both comfortand character. With dams,sheds anda flexible studio, it's perfectfor peaceful countryliving
462 Zig ZagRoad, Drummond North Country Style PeriodHomeSurroundedByA Nature Belt On 40 Acres 31 415.96 Ha
The long driveway createsasense of arrival, flankedbybeautiful redgumsand a large scenic damasyou enterthisdreamy5acresanctuary on thefringeofKyneton -something harbouredbymanyfamilies, city professionals andretirees alike. The updated family home is surrounded by delightful, establishedgardens withavarietyof shrubs, floweringplants andnatives creating arefugefor wildlifeand birdlife.The lightfilled living anddiningarea open onto wide front andrear verandas foryourideal morning coffee spot and3king-size bedroomscomplimentthe generousfeelofthe home witha double carport, numeroussheds andsecurefencing completingthe picture.
Private Sanctuary In Park-like Surrounds 31 22 Ha
RobertBroadhurst0488 300 900 |JoanneDouglas 0402 044 780 |Sue Wilson 0418 387295 Rachel Potter 0400 455 777 |Narenna Bloomfield 0408 360 384
Stunning character cottage
Nestled opposite the historic Long Gully Reserve, ‘Dalry’ is astunning character cottage that beautifully blends period charm with modern comforts. This lovely home is surrounded by treed gardens, providing aserene retreat.
The home embodies timeless elegance, with an arched hallway,rich timber floors, and high ceilings that exude character.Sunlight floods the space through numerous doubleglazed windows, creating abright and welcoming atmosphere.
The spacious living quarters feature three generous double bedrooms, complemented by acosy sitting room complete with afireplace and reverse cycle air conditioning, ensuring comfort in all seasons.
For entertaining, the separate dining room with its own fireplace setsthe stage for intimate gatherings, while the bright breakfast room offers stunning garden views for amore relaxed start to the day
The well-appointed kitchen combines charm with modern convenience, including a dishwasher and adistinctive wood baker’soven, perfect for those who appreciate both character and functionality
Property: Charming Dalry Cottage–period charm c1860s
Address: 36 Castlemaine Road,Maldon.
Price: $745,000
Agent: Belle Property
Contact: RobWaller 0418 571130 Blasi Mulholland 0417 311 733
The renovated period-style bathroom offers all the comforts of modern living while preserving the home’shistorical charm.
Step outside to your own private oasis -apaved garden entertaining area surrounded by pathways, fruit trees, and shady spots, with direct access to the Crown land reserve. From here, you can easily reach Pond Drive and the scenic walking trails of Anzac Hill and Mt Tarrangower
Belle Property Castlemaineand Maldon.
3 a 1 b 1 v 122r
•Threebedroomtownhouse in ThePaddock -a thoughtfully designed, sustainable community
•Light-filled open-plan living with custom kitchen, recycled materials &tranquil garden views.
•Lush community gardens,close to Castlemaine's town centre.
For Sale
$985,000 View
Saturday 9th November: 1:00pm-1:30pm
NarelleWaller |0408571 131
Rob Waller |0418 571130
99 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine.
3 a 1 b 2 v 856r
•3 generous bedrooms, including amainbedroom with ahuge walk-in robe, acozy lounge &abonus quaintstudy.
•Modern updatesbring bothcomfort &style, with arenovated kitchen, laundry& bathroom.
•Offers a"walk everywhere" lifestyle in aserene garden setting.
For Sale
$845,000 View
Saturday 9th November: 11:30am-12:00pm
BlasiMulholland |0417 311 733 Rob Waller |0418571 130 19 Ray Street, Castlemaine.
3 a 1 b 2 v 668r
•Well-presentedhome with established gardens in central location.
•Three bedrooms with ample storage, contemporary kitchen & enclosed veranda /outdoor entertainingarea.
•Just 1.2kmfrom Castlemaine towncentre&train station, steps away fromschools /childcare.
For Sale
$655,000 -$685,000 View
Saturday 9th November: 11:15am-11:45am
Scott Rawlings |0409675 408
RobWaller |0418571 130
Anod to ingenuity
Often requested yet seldom found is this quality farm combined with an award winning, reimagined Australian homestead. Artisan crafted, Eden Brae is aproperty to be enjoyed for generations to come. Location is beyond compare in the tightly held Pastoria district, under 10 minutes from Kyneton.
Sympathetically contoured into the hill to take in the stunning rural vistas, the residence features rammed earth walls, local bluestone and blackbutt timbers, creating asense of calm and blending skilfully with the surrounds.
The home is anod to ingenuity,exceptional craftsmanship and intelligent design. This remarkable residence’ssuperb living, dining and entertaining spaces all provide memorable district views. The high-quality equipped cooks’ kitchen, including aSteel Genesi professional dual oven and athoughtfully constructed butler’spantry,will impress the serious entertainer.A list of features including underfloor hydronic heating culminate in ultimate liveability and will be appreciated on inspection. Lifestyle is secure, with every modern convenience including Starlink connection present.
The farm
Aturn-key operation, the 180 acre (73.18 ha) (approx.) farm is currently utilised for
cattle breeding. There are six paddocks all with water and over 2km of new fencing. Abig plus is the 1km of Pipers Creek frontage with year-round stock and domestic use plus abore producing high quality water which is gravity-fedto stock troughs in all six paddocks.
Farm features also include alockable 18x9 metre, three-bay machinery shed with power,lights and concreted workshop. Stock handling facilities include newly constructed cattle yards, crush, weaning yard and loading ramp, with access from Dan Hallorans Lane.
Property: Eden Brae,premium rural holding with 73.18ha
Address: 600 Baynton Road,Kyneton
Price: Expressions of Interestclose
Wednesday6November 5pm
Agent: Jellis Craig
Contact: TomMay 0413 996 185
Rustic charm, moderncomforts
Discover your dream home nestled in aserene 1.335 acre setting. This superb three-bedroom, onestudy mud brick house offers aperfect blend of rustic charm and modern comforts.
Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows flood the home with natural light and offer wonderful views of the landscaped gardens and the farmland that abuts the rear of the property.A gardener’sdelight, the garden features multiple garden beds and pathways with mature fruit trees. The front of the property consists of native trees and shrubs that abound with native birdlife. Multiple outdoor decks and an extensive pergola with spreading wisteria and grape vines provide
the perfect spaces for entertaining, relaxing, or simply soaking in the tranquillity of nature.
Features in the home itself include bathroom with spa bath, amassive open plan living, dining and kitchen area and asizeable walk-in pantry
Heating provided by awoodheater with reverse cycle air-conditioning for heating and cooling. There are ceiling fans in the living room and two main bedrooms. Its location offers the best of both worlds. Close to Newstead shops and the local primary school and only ashort walk to the Muckleford Forest, where an extensive network of unmade roads and tracks perfect for walking and cycling await.
$895,000
SaturdayNovember 9, 10.30-11am.
This one will be popular
Brilliantly located in the school precinct an easy walk to Piper Street foodie precinct and the Kyneton shopping centre, sits this low-maintenance brick home.
Internally,this home features three/four bedrooms which are generously sized. The master has an ensuite and walk-in robe while the remaining two bedrooms have built-in robes with athird bedroom or study option, central light and bright main bathroom.
The open-plan kitchen, meals, and living area enjoy plenty of natural light with ample space. The kitchen comprises gas hot plates, an electric oven, and essential dishwasher, plenty of cupboards, and bench space with agenerous walk-in pantry
There is also aseparate lounge room or parent retreat.
Externally,this property features arelaxed under cover outdoor entertaining and barbecue area for friends and family gatherings with low-maintenance gardens plus aveggie patch, adouble lock-up garage with arear roller door,a separate shed including concrete and power for the home handyperson or storage.
Other benefits of this home include ducted electric central heating and cooling for year round comfort. This home is in aquiet, sought after location and will appeal to multiple groups of buyers and therefore, will be popular
Property: Immaculately kept and lowmaintenance three/four bedroom home
Address: 10 Blair Drive, Kyneton
Price: $850,000
Agent: Raine &Horne Kyneton
Contact: Jennifer Pearce 0427422 508
Covering the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires Circulated throughout: Kyneton, Castlemaine,Gisborne,Malmsbury,Trentham,
Occasionally we get adistressed call at YIMBY informing us someone has fruit fly in their compost…Common names can be abit misleading, and it turns out quite afew flying insects get the name ‘fruit fly’.
Although Queensland ‘fruit fly’ (Bactrocera tryoni) is aserious agricultural pest, the fly that people are seeing in their compost is much more likely to be from the genus Drosophila, and Iprefer to use the common name ‘vinegar fly’ to save confusion.
Vinegar flies are recognisable as those small black flies that are often spotted circling afruit bowl in summer with a very angular flight pattern. They will also frequent compost piles, but generally only if things are alittle out of whack.
Problem fruit flies attack fresh growing fruit. Vinegar flies, on the other hand, are attracted to already rotting or damaged fruit, so are not considered aserious agricultural pest. They do bring with them acetobacter,the vinegar bacteria –hence theirname –soare unwelcome in winemaking circles, as they spread spoilage bacteria.
Cooler weather keeps vinegar flies at bay,but as the seasons warm up, the flies can get active, and anything sweet, left slightly rotting at this time of year will likely attract acluster of circling, interested vinegar flies.
Although vinegar flies are not aserious concern for most backyard composters, I prefer not to have them buzzing above my fruit bowl or circling around my compost, so Iuse them as abit of an ‘indicator species’, letting me know Ineed to make some adjustments.
‘Tip and Run’ composters will be very
familiar with vinegar flies, as dumping buckets of food scraps (particularly those rich in fruit or sweet veggies) in one uncovered lump on top of the compost pile, then bolting back to the house, just invites vinegar flies to move in.
Even under the closed lid of aGedyestyle bin, vinegar flies will find their way in and breed up happily,ready to emerge in adark swarm next time the lid is removed.
So, how do we keep vinegar flies from ruling the air space above our composts? The answers are all ones you’ve heard from me before. Here are my top two.
1. Balance and layer up our food scraps (in thin layers) with lots of carbon-rich ingredients, like straw, autumn leaves, woody garden prunings and aged wood chips. This will immediately reduce the odours that attract vinegar flies (and significantly improve our compost too).
2. Always finish acomposting session with agood layer (10 –20cm) of carbonrich covering (straw is great, but other carbon sources will do). This capping will protect against odours that are the main insect attractors and also creates a physical barrier from flying insects and the richer food sources deeper in the compost pile.
Whether we are composting in abin or abay,try these approaches and watch the vinegar fly numbers plummet.
–Joel Meadows works with *Yes In My Back Yard, (YIMBY), acommunity-scale composting initiative in Castlemaine and surrounds. Send questionsorcomments to hello@yimbycompost.com, or to book in for acompost workshop!
Go along and enjoy all the sweetness of the inaugural Castlemaine Pride Queer Cakes and Butch Bakes event at the Wesley Hill Hall this Sunday November 10.
With six exciting prize categories: Gayest Cake, Best Tart, Deadliest Cake, Beyond the Binary,I’m Sweet Enough and This Cake is ‘brat’, the competition is set to be fierce!
The event will run from 11am to 2pm and judging will be carried out by celebrity culinary connoisseurs: Johnny Baker and reps from Cabosse and Feve, Bar Midland, Ratbag Food and Wine, Superhero and Dhelkaya Health.
While you're there, enjoy sweet serenades by queer cowgirl Jess Parker Music. There will also be atea party hosted by the Silver Rainbow Social Club, stocked by local purveyors, The TeaDispensary Castlemaine and Green Goes the Grocer
The Castlemaine Pride crew invites you to go along and eat cake! The competition is open to everyone: LGBTQIA+ and allies.
Youcan find out more on the Castlemaine Pride Facebook page including micro-documentaries put together and served-up by Mitch Nivalis, MDP Photography and Video.
Castlemaine Pride’sQueer Cakes and Butch Bakes has been supported through Victoria’sPride, apartnership between the Victorian Government and Midsumma Festival.
MONDAY,
Vinegar flies, attracted to abucket of food scraps left with the lid off for only afew hours.
Box 1040, Daylesford, VIC 3460 koos.hulst@sanae-svcs.com.au (03) 5348 6620 or 0437 747619
DOWNING
Ian Crawford
08.10.1932 -30.10.2024
Passed away peacefully
Late of Macedon.
Lovedand loving husband of Eva(dec).
Much lovedfather and father-in-lawof John (dec) and Jeni &Chris
Adored Pa to Hailey
Reece &Stacie and great-grandson Blake.
Thank youtothe
NewAged Care Team and BlueCross
Willowmeade who provided service above and beyond.
MOW (Mowszowski)
Ruben
With great love and sorrow in our hearts we announcethe passingofour father, Ruben,who died at MountviewHome in Maldon on Saturday2nd November
Cherished father of Marisa, Lucy and Sahara and much lovedgrandfather of Kobi, Rosa, Raffi and Maya
Thank youtoall who lovedand cared for him in our community particularly the dedicated and kind staff at Maldon Hospital. He lived with joy and love and will be deeply missed.
Passed away peacefully at Castlemaine Hospital on 29th October 2024, aged 62 years Loving partner of Maxi, Dad to Sandyand Booboo
His gentle, peaceful presence will be missed. The long sleep begins…
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PatrickKerin
Diedsuddenly on1stNovember2024 aged72.
Dearly lovedpartnerof Genevieve Peters
Loving fatherand fatherin-lawofRani, Joshua, Alisha,Lewis,Daniel,Vicki, Aaronand Alex.
Devoted grandfather of Aiden, Kyle,Dominik, Tai, Jayde, Jesse, Charlie,Oliver andTegan. Mayyoursong alwaysbesung And mayyou stayforeveryoung
Please join withustofarewell Pat, in the Chapel of Mount Alexander Funerals, 12 Campbell Street, Castlemaine on Monday11th November at 2.00pm andafterwardsatthe Taproom in Castlemaine.
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BARCLAY-NOLAN
The Funeral Service forEdna
Barclay-Nolan will be held at the Riddells Creek Pony Club Grounds, 282 Sutherlands Rd, Riddells Creek on WEDNESDAY (Nov6,2024) commencing at 10.30am Private Burial will follow.
DOWNING
The Funeral Service forIan Crawford
Downing will be held at the Thomas JScott Memorial Chapel, 5Piper St, Kyneton on FRIDAY 8th November 2024 commencing at 2pm followed by a burial at the Macedon Cemetery
Happy Birthday
RichardBrooking
09.11.1927 -03.04.2020
Todaywill be remembered and silently kept fora loving husband and father we will neverforget.
Your loving wifeStella.
Lovedfather of Shirley
Lovedfather-in-law of Rodney
LovedGrandfather of Richie and Em Ash and Wendy
Michael and Owen
LovedGreat Grandfather of Bridie
We will alwaysloveyou
Remembered
Family andfriends areinvited to attend Peter’s funeralservice, to be held in the Salvation Army Church, 47 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine on Thursday7th November at 11.00am. Following this service the cortege will leave forthe Castlemaine Cemetery
To join us at the servicevia livestream, please visit Peter’stribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals
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Boarddirectoropportunities at Central Highlands Rural Health
The Minister forHealth, the Hon.Mary-Anne Thomas MP,ispleased to invite applications forparttime board director positionsatCentral Highlands Rural Health. Thepositions starton1July 2025and appointments are foruptothreeyears
These positionsprovide an excitingopportunity forVictorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of ourcommunities. Applicants are selected fortheir capabilities,including personal andprofessionalexperience, knowledge,and skillsthat contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care forthe Victorian community
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards reflect the rich diversityofthe Victorian community.This includes diverseleadership of the health system that represents thevariety of backgroundsand cultures of Victorian communities to enable thevision of achieving the besthealth, wellbeing and safety foreveryone
To build an empowered and engaged leadershipacross the health system,our priority areasare people of allages,First Nations people, people who livewith adisability, peoplefromculturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIAQ+, the promotion of gender equality and upholding human rights
Applicants must be able to demonstratethe capabilitiesidentified in their applications
Applications close at midnightSunday24November 2024
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Member vacancies -Victorian Class Bcemetery trusts
The following Class Bcemetery trusts areseeking new members. In these volunteer roles you will gain hands-on experience in managing a public cemetery andvaluable governance skills as amemberofapublic board. Free governance training is provided.
CARLSRUHECEMETERYTRUST
KYNETON CEMETERYTRUST
LANCEFIELD CEMETERYTRUST
MALMSBURYCEMETERYTRUST
Who should apply?
Trusts need people with arange of skills and experiences including administration, committees, and groundskeeping. Women andpeople from diverse backgrounds areencouraged to apply
What it means to be aVictorian cemetery trust member Cemetery trust members areappointed by the Governor in Council for terms up to five years on the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Cemetery trustsare responsible for the management of public cemeteries, including planning for futurecemetery services for their communities.
How to register your interest
Contact the applicable cemetery trust within two weeks of this advertisement date:
Victorian Class Bcemetery trust Contact details
The Carlsruhe Cemetery Trust 0488 075 150
The Kyneton Cemetery Trust 0417 715 037
The Lancefield Cemetery Trust 0477 092 946
The Malmsbury Cemetery Trust 03 9972 8702
The Tylden Cemetery Trust tyldencemetery@gmail.com
The Spring Hill Cemetery Trust gill@evergreenam.com.au
Interested in further information about cemetery trusts?
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Simply go to the website for further information about Class Bcemetery trusts, to view afulllist of trusts that currently have vacancies and details how to apply!
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Certain restrictionsonthe lightingoffires are in force duringthe Fire Danger Period
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TRISERIES
Theannual Drummond TriSeries Golf tournament for players from the Romsey, Lancefield and Mount Macedon clubs attracted 57 participants.
The Sunday event was hosted by Romsey,and in the overall count, the home club emerged as the overall winner and claimed the $1000 prize presented by Drummond Golf Niddrie.
At the presentations, Chris and Jason (Drummond Niddrie) and the Romsey volunteers who ensured things ran smoothly were thanked.
The best stableford score for the day was returned by evergreen Lancefield competitor John Wilson, with 42 points.
Hot on his heels was Romsey'sRob McDonald with 40, with Zac Scales (Romsey) third on 37, after acountback with Lancefield's Chris Milverton.
67 Hargraves St., Sat. & Sun, 9&10and 16 &17, November, 8am-5 pm. House moving clearance.
7Murphy St, Sat &Sun, Nov. 9&10, from 8am. Whirly-bird, bike with battery, rucksacks, books, household items &much more.
Women: Sandra Stevens (Lancefield) 37 points, from LynMurchison (Lancefield) 34, and Beryl Cole (Romsey) 32.
NTPs went to Mount Macedon'sDavid Watt (2) and Richard Payne, and guest Shaun Bishop.
CASTLEMAINE
Grant Thomas shot an outstanding 85-2164 to capture the November monthly medal and C-grade awards on Saturday Chris Milham 89-25-64 missed out on a countback as 49 turned out.
Ian Gilmore 81-11-70 took out A-grade from Ross Stevens 83-12-71, and VinWalsh 83-1370 was too good in C-grade.
There were 19 birdies recorded, and NTPs went to Walsh and Billy Burgess.
Newer member Genevieve Cantwell (47) excelled with 22 points in the early 9@9 stableford.
Aclose tussle for runner-up with 20 points went to Kevin Adams (20) ahead of Helen McEwen.
Mick Kehoe (18) won Thursday'sstableford with an impressive41points.
Ian Rowe (36) was close behindon39, and they filled the top two B-grade spots.
It was Gavin Lang (7) who topped A-grade with 36 points, narrowly ahead of Ian Gilmore and Kerin Lourey
Klai Jermyn had three birdies, and NTPs went toGilmore and Les Prendergast.
GISBORNE
Last week two players were incorrectly listed as winners of the W.J. McGregor 36-hole nett event.
For the record, the winners were Matt 'Forest' Dean and Banjo Patterson. Well done, fellas.
Banjo then backed up the next day to win A-grade with 43 points.
While he was playing like abandit, Dao and Jason Loch took out the L&W Brady Matchplay board event.
It has become hard to say who is now the best golfer in the Lochhousehold.
Brendan Larkins finishedwithtwo birdies to take out the Monthly Cup and A-grade with 38 points on Saturday.Who did he beat? Banjo Patterson.
The bestlawn bowler in Gisborne, Colin Leech, won B-grade with 36 points, and Hans VanPelt topped C-grade with 38.
The women'scomp wenttoAdrianne Fievez with 38.
On Thursday,Michael played like aFreake to win A-grade with 39 points.
Paul Chapman had the best score of the day to win B-grade with 42points, and Matthew Vernon won C-grade with 40.
Wednesday stableford: Denise Dunn well and won A-grade with 39 points, andMoon 'Flash' Gordon fired again to top B-grade with 38.
Congratulations to Louise LeLievre, Louise Ball, Lynne Smith andAngela Cordell on taking out Goonawarra'sTexas Ambrose Day last week.
KYNETON
The Medal ofMedallists and November medal were decided on Saturday
the winner with 41 points from Terry Kot (14) on 39.
Terry Morley (39) was the best lady with 39 points.
The ladies played stableford in the second round of the Mavis Cribbes November trophy last week.
Vicki Nettleton (21) topped A-grade with 39 points from Tracey Bramich (18) on 37. Grace Parkinson (27) was the B-grade winner with 37, by three from Joan Gibbs (25), and Julie McKellar (32) took out C-grade with 34, on acountback from Banksie Buckley Moyra Douglas (53) won the nine-hole event with 15 points.
NTPs went to Michelle Werner,Valma Smoors, Terry Morley and Robyn MacRae.
LANCEFIELD
Home course advantage was put to good use last week as Lancefield'sJenni Vennell, Kaylene Cruise and Di Brennan won the annual Mt William Cup.
They had acombined106 stableford points, with Cruise scoring 30, Vennell 36 and Brennan 31.
It was fitting this trio was successful as they had just foughtout the club championship in recent weeks.
Kilmore'sAndrea Boland 33, HelenClancy 32 and Dianne Dixon 34were runners-up with 99 points, and Romsey'sJenny Hartley, Darlene Baker and Sophie Banon were third on 98.
Individual grade winners were Baker (18) with 38 points in A-grade, Cruise (25) with 39 in B-grade, and Lancefield'sBev Beaumont (43) with 36inC-grade.
The event attracted teams from 12ofthe 14 Dalhousie clubs, as well as entrants from Kyneton and Goonawarra.
Monthly medal: Ed Godek was the winner on Saturday with 87-18-69, from Malcolm Ive 95-25-70 on acountback from Todd Lambert 77-7-70.
Legends: Dean Budde (18) 42 points, from Kevin McBride (23) 39 and John Leefe (12) 37. MOUNT MACEDON
Visitors from Broadford, Gisborne, Heritage, Goonawarra, Lancefield and Bamawm golf clubs were welcomed for the Open weekend and Saturday'stwo-person ambrose.
With the course in perfect condition Broadford'sGraeme Hogg and Peter Cullum won with anett63, four under par Runners-up on nett 64 were Macedon champion Alex Fraser and Gisborne'sBraydn Beattie on acountback from Johnathan and Jerome Landmaid.
Last Wednesday'send of month 4BBB teams event encountered slick greens. Afront nine 24 points paved the way for winners Bevan Uren (30) and RobTaylor (20) with 44 points.
Brian Freestone (16) and Brian Collins (21) fought back onthe back nine but missed closing the gap by one point to be runners-up. ROMSEY
Anorth/ northeast wind pushing past 40km/h caused problems for everyone on Saturday
Quarter-finals of the John Laing Shield were expected to be close, but Steve Wilkins had to forfeit due to abadly damaged wrist.
Results were: Andrew Clement dWilkins on forfeit, Mal Mottram dSherif Abdel-Sayed 3/2, Mick Squire dDeanKohler 4/3, and Bob McLennan dSomon Donovan 2up.
Good luck to the semi-finalists.
Veteran John Freestone took out the stroke event with 104-30-74, from Luke Lyons 83-677 and Mitch Thomas 107-29-78.
NTPs were McLennan and Sam Balk.
TRENTHAM
Good scores came in all grades as players appreciated the summer-like conditions in the monthly medal event on Saturday Star of the day was the medal and A-grade winner Chris Campbell with 79-12-67 Russell Hanson took out B-grade with 8113-68, and Max Pearman 92-23-69 edged out Simon Carroll on acountback in C-grade.
Tocumwal visitor Jill Loversidge was the women'swinnerwith anett 73. Caroline Johnson was two shots in arrears.
WOODEND
Scott Galloway returnedthe day'sbest score of 91-25-66 to clinch the medal, and Braedan Cottingham was the MoMwinner with 94-27-67. They also filled the top two C-grade positions.
Richard Partridge 83-12-72 topped A-grade with 83-12-71, from Terry Gamble 80-8-72, and the top two in B-grade were David Ryan 87-16-69 from Westgate GC'sJamie Harvey 84-14-70.
Lisa McCombe 112-38-74 led in theladies.
NTPs went to Gamble (2), Quinn Kinnell, Pete Robbins and Col Hudgson (also super pin).
Wednesday'sstableford attracted more than 40 players.
Albertross GC'sGordon Murdoch (25) was
David Anderson shot atremendous 84-2460toclinch the November medal on Saturday, with fellowB-grader Josh Cleary runner-up with 82-17-65. Matt Kivimets topped A-grade with 75-9-66 from Sam Barker 78-11-67.
Matt Long and Chris Hale were the NTPs. Tuesday stableford: Ron Jackson (24) won with 39 points, onacountback from Jade Nolan. The first social golf meet-up from women attracted 10 on Tuesday More are welcome —5.30pmtee-offeach Tuesday
Jane bound for theUSA
Lisa Dennis Campbells Creek resident
Jane Laidler has qualified to compete in the Official Strongman Games –World Titles in the United States in December
The beauty therapist and former local postie has been quietly toiling away in the gym for the past 18 months honing her craft and building her strength. She qualified for the World Titles online following some terrific success on the Aussie OSG circuit.
Jane performed well at the National Championships in Toowoomba, Queensland, in March and claimed the Western Australian Women'sMasters Champion title in July.Asa result, her top 10 status earned her aspot in the Open Women'sdivision at the international event.
Jane'sfriend Michelle Gibson is thrilled for the humble quiet achiever and has launched aGoFundMe campaign to assist Jane to make her dream to attend the Wisconsin competition areality
"Anyone who knows Jane knows that she shies away from the limelight, but what she has achieved is absolutely remarkable," Michelle said.
"Weare so proud of her and we want to see her give this opportunity her all so we urge local residents to donate whatever they can!
"Wewant to help cover her travel costs, entry fees and expenses, but also as alocal businesswoman we want to alleviate the pressure as she will miss out on work and an income during her time overseas."
Jane has always loved being active.
She holds abrown belt in Shito Ryu Karate and has won countless trophies, shields and ribbons competing at the Daylesford Speedway having followed her father Dennis and uncle Paul Laidler into the sport.
Jane is also amotorcycle licence testing officer at Austlink in Bendigo.
Her latest journey began a few years ago when she started swimming in the local Castlemaine Fitness Centre pool to further her fitness levels.
This then inspired her to join the Maine Fitness gym, who fully supported her in attaining her fitness goals.
Eighteen months ago, Jane started with Warrior Fit Strength Studio in Golden Square, under the coaching expertise of Sharlene 'Charlie' Lendon and Arron Lightburn, who incidentally are both attending the OSG finals in the US as competitors.
She has since participated in
numerous competitions all over Australia including; Tasmania's Strongest in Hobart 2023, Victoria'sStrongest Qualifier 2023, Australia'sStrongest Title Series in Toowoomba in March, and Western Australia'sStrongest in Perth in July
Jane won Victorian Women's Masters Champion 2023, finished second at the LDS Melbourne (Log Dead Stone) event in May 2024 and capped this offwith the Western Australian Women's Masters Champion Title in July 2024.
This passion and dedication has been rewarded by her selec-
Pennant outcome gets exciting
After seven rounds, the Northern District Croquet Association's2024 spring pennant is coming to the pointy end.
The Quarry Hill Rosellas (Chris Eiffert and Bernie Lacey) really solidified their No. 1status in Division 1/2 by defeating previously 2nd placed stablemates the QH Galahs (Irene Murdooch and Col Scott). They won 5-1 games, losing just one game and that only by 6-7 on the final hoop. The Kyneton Green team (Pat Fahy and George Lund) proved that their previous win over the QH Kookaburras (John Murdoch and Gayle Deary) wasn't afluke, this time winning by 5-1 games. Both Fahy and Lund won both their singles games plus one doubles, and now leapfrog the Galahs into second place on the ladder There are only 3rounds remaining in Div 1/2, with the Rosellas the team to beat.
In Division 3, Kyneton Yellow (Judy Aldred and substitute Sue Chivers) retained their position at the top-of-the ladder with aconvincing 5-1 games win over Maldon Wattle (Gavan McCarthy and Terry Beck).
Despite little recent play of late, Chivers had two good wins in singles, as did Aldred. The doubles were both hard fought affairs, with a7-5 win to Kyneton but a7-6 win to Maldon. Second placed Maldon Acacia (Rod Bennett and substitute Damien Kennedy) just scraped by with awin over the much lower ranked QH Parrots (Chris Scott and Anne Stephens), drawing 3-3 on games but winning by just 4
hoops. Scott was undefeated in the singles. Interestingly,the doubles were both uneven contests, each team having aconvincing 7-2 win -showing that on the day,incroquet, anything is possible.
Maldon Maple (Trevor and Julie Ware), after their recent losses to the two top teams, bounced back to obliterate Kyneton Yellow (Bill Caddaye and Jenny Symons) by winning all six games and scoring 4221 hoops. With just two losses, Maldon look likely to retain their third spot. Fourth on the ladder is currently held by the QH Lyrebirds (Heather Thompson and Kerryn Lacey), but only just. They lost this round to Macedon Mt. Charlie (Noeline Richardson and LynRobinson) with 3games each but went down by 4hoops vs. Mt Charlie, who scored just their second win of this Pennant season. Robinson was the difference, with two very strong wins in her singles games 7-1 and 7-2.
With only one round of the round robin left to be played, close behind the Lyrebirds with four wins, there are four (4) other teams all tied at 3wins, and all are potentially capable of taking that fourth spot. If the Lyrebirds can defeat Macedon Mt. Towrong next week, they will retain their fourth spot, and go into the top four playoffs. Mt. Towrong is one of those challengers for that last finals berth, so there will be plenty of motivation for both teams. If the Lyrebirds lose, then that last spot is wide open. It's all building to an exciting conclusion to this spring pennant.
tion for the Official Strongman Games –World Titles in Madison, Wisconsin from December 5-8.
Jane and her central Victorian colleagues will compete against 400 strongmen and women from across the world in four events –the log press, acar walk, sandbag medley and an axle deadlift.
Jane competing in the Open Women's, Charlie in the Women's under 73kg, and Arron in the Men'sunder 80kg class.
The top 10 athletes in each division will progress to the final where they will compete in a wrecking ball hold, Atlas Stones series and asandbag toss.
The trio is training four times a week in preparation for the showdown and are scheduled to jet off on November 28.
Jane thanked her coaches Charlie and Arron, and her family and friends for their encouragement and support. She was also touched by the support from the local community to date.
"I'm really looking forward to representing Australia, giving the comp my all, and making everyone back home proud!" she said.
Those who would liketo donatetoassistJane to achieve her goal, can visit: gofund.me/ d923cb52
GCA heats up
As we get down to the pointy end in the Goldfields Croquet Association pennant season, Kyneton managed to retain their position on top of the division 2ladder –but only just. Playing against Bendigo who needed awin to stay in with achance of taking the title, Graham Smith gave up an early lead to go down to John Lillyston five hoops to seven. Darryl Chivers kept Kyneton in contention with ahard-fought 7-6 win over Rod Arnold.
In the reverse singles Chivers continued his good form beating Lillyston 7-4, but when Smith went down to Arnold 3-7 an upset was on the cards. The Kyneton pair regrouped in the doubles and held their nerve to win 7-5 and retain their position on top of division2
In the other division 2match,Castlemaine, playing Maldon, had their usual bad start when Nick Quirk went down to Theo Stockx 5-7, Steve Duffygot Castlemaine back on track beating Chris Cooper 7-1. The Castlemaine pair won both their reverse singles games and then went on to win the doubles.
Kyneton and Castlemaine are now both on four wins and will meet in the final round this week which will decide the pennant champion. In division 3, both games resulted in upsets. Bottom team Eaglehawk 3put abig dent in Castlemaine'schances of taking the title. Heather Crawley got Castlemaine offtoa good start with a7-5 win over Merike Robertson. Eaglehawk's Keith Bell levelled the match up with a7-3 win over Catherine Pearson. In the reverse singles Robertson beat Pearson while Crawley beat Bell to leave the match at two wins each. Eaglehawk 3prevailed in the doubles 7-3.
In the other match, Eaglehawk 2beat Eaglehawk 1three games to two, leaving the race for the title wide open.
It'spossible all four teams could finish on three wins each with three of them all having achance of taking the title depending on the results in the final round this week.
Campbells Creek’s Jane Laidler is pictured competing in the Australia’s Strongest Woman (Masters) earlier this year in Toowoomba.
Photo: Australia’s Strongest
Scare fortop side
Bill West
Kyneton’sunbeaten division one Highlands pennant bowlers received ashock at Broadford on Saturday,scrambling home by two shots overall with just one rink up.
Plenty of sides have trouble adapting to the synthetic surface at Broadford, and Kyneton can put the close shave behind them as they prepare for the sixth round clash at home to Kilmore this weekend.
John O’Donnell’sfourwon by 12 shots to give Kyneton abuffer against aside which is eighth on the ladder.Broadford’sproblem is gaining points in ‘away’ matches.
Below full strength, Kyneton Golf’strip to Kilmore ended in asix-shot defeat.
Toby Barker’sfourmanaged to win by five shots for Golf, and the Luke Spargo versus Troy Williams encounter was a one-shot thriller
At Gisborne, the Teresa Wylie and Russell Walker rinks were successful.
YetRomseywon overall by 11 shotsas star recruit Nathan Lynch’squartet surged to a32-9 victory
In the remaining match, surprise packet Diggers Rest eclipsed Trentham by 19 shots to retain second place after five rounds.
TimCook’srink won by two shots to prevent awhitewash.
This Saturday’ssixth round games are: Kyneton Golf vLancefield, Kyneton vKilmore, Romsey vDiggers Rest, Gisborne vMacedon.
In division 2, Kyneton moved into fourth place with anine-shot victory against third-placed Romsey Gisborne could not keep secondplaced Kyneton Golf at bay as an inspired John McQualter and co. won by 36 shots.
At home, ladder leader Woodend had an all fours up victory for a28-shot margin against Broadford.
Avital division 3tussle saw Woodend gain maximum points against Kilmore to move into fifth spot, one behind newcomers Mt Cottrell who accounted for Macedon.
Kyneton had an easy day,receiving a forfeit from Gisborne’ssecond side in this division. Second-placed Lancefield was able to field several top division regulars at Trentham through the bye, and finished with an overall margin of 29 shots.
Down the ladder Gisborne (3) toppled Romsey by five shots in the closest match in this division, and Mt Cottrell accounted for Macedon.
Worth noting: The recent warning from
Ballarat-Highlands about ascam targeting high profile bowling figures is still relevant. Another case was detected last week.
ALL THE SCORES
Division 1: Broadford 64 lost to Kyneton 66 —B.Ellis 12 lost to J. O’Donnell 22, D. Kelley 28 dG.Podesta 20, B. Winther 24 drew with Ant. Mathison 24; Kilmore 65 dKyneton Golf 59 --L. Spargo 23 dT.Williams 22,S. Fitzgerald 25 d A. Plowman 15, M. McMaster 17 lost to A.Barker 22; Gisborne 51 lost to Romsey 62 —A.Higgins 9losttoN.Lynch 32, T. Wylie 24 dM.Brundell 16, R. Walker 16 d
C. Austin 14; Trentham 44 lost to Diggers Rest 63 —T.Cook18dR.Treweek 14, C. McKeone 17 lost tP.Robinson 21, R. Dobinson 9lost to S. Browne 26; Lancefield the bye.
Division 2: Gisborne 53 lost to Kyneton Golf 65 —B.Wylie 21 lost to J. Trounce 14, A. Newton 23 dC.Scott 15,K.Jarred 9lost to J. McQualter 36; Woodend 69 d Broadford 41 —S.Pickles 24 dG.Goddard 11,N.Bickerdyke 36 dA.Prime 17, T. Lennie 29 dB.Radford 13; Macedon 49 lost to Kilmore 56 —G.Dickenson 28 dS.Hawkless 17, I. Matthews 14 lost to A. Langdon 16, I. Guymer 7lost to C. Hodgson 23; Kyneton 63 dRomsey 54 —D.Fisher 14 lost to T. Brady 17, M. Plowman 25 dS.Mayger 23, J. Wells 24 dA.Laing 14.
Division 3: Romsey 48 lost to Gisborne (3) 53 —K.Day 12 lost to S. Fallowfield 24, C. Dean 16 dP.Wellington 13, H. Rose 20 dT.Shearson 16; Kyneton d Gisborne (4) on forfeit; Woodend 64 d Kilmore 46 —A.Jewell 24 dW.Gunn 11, D. Appleyard 19 dD.Boyd 18, T. Sturt 21 dS.Bloomfield 17; Mt Cottrell 71 dMacedon 52 —B.Robinson 25 dB.Smith 20, P. Wlodarczk 18 lost to B. Swan 21, G. Bonnici 28 dD.Summerfield 8; Trentham 39 lost to Lancefield 68 —I.Bruton 15 lost to G. Stewart 35, Michelle Hinneberg 12 lost to K. Webb 23, G. Laurie 12 lost to P. Shannon 20.
LADDERS
Current positions in the three Saturday Highlands pennant bowls competition are:
Division 1: Kyneton 59 points, Diggers Rest 56, Romsey 53, Kilmore 46, Kyneton Golf 38, Gisborne 20, Lancefield 17, Broadford 15, Trentham 14.
Division 2: Woodend 62, Kyneton Golf 54, Romsey 44, Kyneton 38, Gisborne 32, Diggers Rest 28, Kilmore 26, Broadford 22, Macedon 14.
Division 3: Kyneton 65, Lancefield 57, Romsey 44, Woodend 39, Kilmore 38, Gisborne (3) 29, Macedon 26, Trentham 26, Gisborne (4) 20.
Horse trials at Kyneton
Kyneton Pony Club will be hosting its annual Horse Trials, Super Cross and Combined Training Day at Rollinson Reserve this coming weekend.
The event is expected to attract about 130 riders from all over Victoria, who will be competing from Grade 6uptoGrade 1. On Saturday,all riders will complete their dressage tests and Grades 4-6 will compete in the show jumping.
On Sunday,Grade 1-3 will be show jumping, followed by cross country for all competitors.
The new course was only completed last year however there have also been afew updates since then, with the committee and members working hard to ensure it was ready for the event.
“There will be acanteen both days with our famous pulled pork rolls and homemade cakes, along with alucky dip raffle so please come along to support the club,” Kate Coleman said.
“For any local families, if you want to volunteer,weare always looking for helpers.
“Please ask at the main shed or canteen aswe wouldappreciate your assistance.”
Broadford in 2026
Broadford Football Netball Club will remain in recess for the 2025 season, but intends to field competitive football and netball teams in the Bendigo League in 2026.
This was confirmed by the BFNL and Broadford late last week.
On Thursday night, Broadford’sannual meeting attracted alarge attendance.
Bonnie Cavanagh-Welch, re-elected for a further term asclub president, said it was an exciting chapter for the club.
“Our goal is not just to join the BFNL but to compete at ahigh level,” she said.
“Wewill use the time in recess (2025) to ensure we’re in the best possible shape to take the field in 2026, both on and offthe field.”
The meeting was told the club had made incredible progress in the past season, with
many hurdles overcome, and more details on the planning processes and opportunities that lay ahead.
The meeting attracted life members, sponsors, junior club representatives, past players and volunteers.
Aaron Gleeson and Steve Sharp were elected asvice-president, Brooke Curnell secretary,and Ian Whiteman treasurer Bendigo League president, Prof. Carol McKinstry,said the league was excited to welcome Broadford.
“Weare confident thatthe groundworks to be laid in 2025 will lead to astrong and sustainable future for the club in 2026 and behond in the Bendigo League,” she said. As previously reported, Maryborough FNC has decided to go into recess in 2025, with the aim of returning in 2026.
Barefoot bowls begins
Barefoot bowls has numerous benefits, and the first stanza this summer at Trentham Bowling Club took place on Friday evening.
Amixture of regulars and newcomers, young and not so young, gathered in avery convivial atmosphere, and more are expected to join the throng as the ‘Come along and enjoy yourself’ message spreads about the fortnightly pursuit.
Relaxed and casual is the way to go. Unlike traditional lawn bowls where there’soften aformal dress code, barefoot bowls largely throws the rule book out the window
Youcan show up in your summer attire, shorts, tshirts and of course, no shoes —though most settle for flat-soled footwear
There’ssomething special about being outside in the summer,specially when you’re on fresh green grass while soaking up the sunshine.
Agreat way to enjoy beautiful summer weather from 5pm onwards.
Trentham’salways been avery friendly,localised club, and barefoot bowls is inherently social.
Often played in teams or pairs, it’san opportunity to laugh and chat with friends while waiting for your turn to
bowl.
Whether you’re hanging out with friends, bonding with co-workers or enjoying afamily gathering, barefoot bowls offers the perfect backdrop for socialising.
HEALTH BENEFITS
While it’sforemost about fun, this form of bowls offers several health benefits through staying active in the summer months.
Alow impact activity which involves walking, bending, and lightstretching, it is perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels —specially those who want to get moving without intense physical exertion.
Moderate physical activity can help improve flexibility,balance, and co-ordination, all while having agood time with friends.
Playing barefoot bowls in arelaxed environment can have mental health benefits as well!
Spending timeoutdoors, focusing on the game and enjoying the company of others, helps reducestress levels and improve mood.
Trentham is putting out the welcome mat each second Friday from 5pm. Why not come along?
Forthcoming sessions are on November 15, 29 and December 13.
Pictured on Friday evening are four new Trentham attendees —(from left)Maree Zaidan, Nadine Hull, Jacqui Bell and Marty Hull —enjoying the first session of barefoot bowls. Photo: Kara Rowe
Rose Coleman and Heartwind finished 6th at the Avenel EvA80 Horse Trials last weekend.
Photo: Tazzie Eggins Photography
Batsman on fire in CDCA
Castlemaine District Cricket Association AGrade and AReserve sides contested one-day matches in round four on Saturday in balmy conditions. BGrade battled out round three and CGrade wrapped day two of round two contests. The Women'scompetition finally got under way with round two bouts after the first of the fortnightly matches was washed out.
For the second consecutive week the batsmen were on fire smashing out the runs and racking up six centuries across the competition.
AGRADE
Barkers Creek 4-265 (Bailey Henderson 107 not out, Mark Noonan 74; Ashley Giblin 2-52, Harley Brereton 2-53) defeated Harcourt 7-229 (Harley Brereton 62, Lachlan Mika 49, Mathew Sobey 27; Thomas Walters 3-42).
Guildford (Tom Reece 62 not out, Hadley Bassett 44) defeated Castlemaine United 8-142 (David George 59 not out, Bailey McMurtrie 23, Cordie McKendry 2-28).
Muckleford 5-147 (Ryan White 38, Daniel Peckham 23 not out; Glen Wallis 3-27) defeated Maiden Gully Lions 10145 (Dean Trew 47, TimBubb 39; Brett Cole 4-23).
Newstead had the bye.
ARESERVE
Taradale 1-115 (Lachlan Maltby 47 not out, David Millard 47 not out) accounted for Muckleford 8-112 (Jackson Davis 31; Leigh Bennett 3-10).
Newstead 7-262 (Ben Christmas 157, Rhy Smith 41; Ryan Spokes 3-60) defeated Maiden Gully 9-162 (Daniel Plowright 43, Brodie Hogan 30).
Heathcote 9-103 (Declan Brasher 4-8) lost to Castlemaine United 6-104 (Adam Smolak 38).
Campbells Creek Colts 4-285 (Thomas Bunting 105 not out, Graeme Beith 57, Jamies Collie 53, John Prendergast 39 not out) defeated Harcourt 10-143 (Koby Simmons 78; John Prendergast 4-19).
North Castlemaine had the bye.
BGRADE
Mia Mia 8-244 (Nathan Sims 68, Brett Thomson 35, Seamus McKenna 22 not
out, Martin Leahy 22, Kris Barnett 17, John O'Sullivan 34, TimMunro 34; Doug Stone 3-50, Simon Marwood 2-42, Fill-in 2-61) lost to Taradale 6-268 (Steven Curnow 101 not out, Simon Marwood 110, Dallas Widdicombe 21; John O'Sullivan 3-30).
Castlemaine United 5-233 (Leon McShanag 116not out, Adam Perrett 62) had abig win over Campbells Creek Colts 9-82 (Patrick Brasher 3-5, John Wilson 3-5).
Muckleford 7-138 (Samuel McGee 73, Callum McGee 13 not out) lost to Hepburn 6-145 (Mitchell Yanner 47, Lindsay Olver 28).
Barkers Creek, Guildford and Newstead had the bye.
WOMEN
Guildford 83 (Ellenor Landy 11) defeated Castlemaine United Gold 52 (Molly Kennedy 2-4).
Hepburn 133 (Jacqui Flinn 18, Tara Ford 15, Lucinda Lowe 12, Private Player 11)had awin over Newstead 88 (Clare McNabb 10, Beppina Marshall 9).Barkers Creek 170 (Lil Waters 22, Emily Baldwin 22, Jane Furze 16, Jackie McLean 13, Gabrielle Smith 12, Lara Silvagni 12, Nicole Semmens 11)defeated Muckleford 80 (Lauren Cosgriff9;Janelle Sowula 3-4).
Castlemaine United Blue 91 (Fill-in 20, Miho Barnett 9, Emma Smolak 9; Jess Lord 2-7) lost to Campbells Creek Colts 163 (Monica Collie 22, Jess Lord 19, Caz Walsh 9).
CGRADE (Under 16)
Day Two
Colts Phelans 4-175 (Brett Coon 50 retired not out) vBarkers/North/HarcourtIn progress no result at the time of going to press.
Muckleford 9-117 (Jack Smith 42, Miller Evans 16; TedCordy 3-10) lost to Castlemaine United Gold 9-123 (Gabriel O'Sullivan 31, Cohen Coulthard 28; Abraham Isdale 3-11).
Castlemaine United Blue 4-279 (Declan Brasher 53, Patrick Brasher 51, Thomas Gordon 47, Harper Kneebone 42, Evie Nuttall 19) defeated Carisbrook
Malmsbury’s Chris Ganim (at left) and captain Matt Cox.
It’srainin’ sixes
In Jensen 2nds round 3there were 24 sixes hit in the Blackwood versus Malmsbury one-day match.
Malmsbury had two century makers in an extraordinary innings that yielded 3/315 off40overs.
It'spicturesque at Blackwood, but some onlookers were wondering if they should have donned safety helmets such was the big hitting unleashed.
Malmsbury opener Chris Ganim slammed an unbeaten 101 off57deliveries, and captain Matt Cox an unbeaten 103 from 48 balls; they hit 16 sixes between them.
9-76 (Axel Purcell 35; Alfred 3-8).
Newstead 7-86 (Fianna Gardner 44 not out; Alex Cocking 3-17) lost to Maryborough 4-306 (Oliver Cassidy 102 retired
Opener Guy Nelson, the new Kyneton Football Netball Club president, played an anchoring role with asolid 52.
Blackwood accepted the challenge of scoring at eight an over,and captain Ben Whitehouse followed up from his century in the previous round before abrilliant catch by Jason McDonald near the boundary removed him for aswift 47.
Brent Bovell finished 59 not out and Brad Monivan made 52 in Blackwood's score of 6/206.
The scoring spree sent Malmsbury club historians scrambling to see if such feats had occurred previously
not out, Keegan Doherty 87 not out, Kaleb Jardine 50 not out, Alex Cocking 32;
Captain’s120 sets scene
Bill West
Aquality 120 runs from Woodend captain and opening bat Marcus Stewart put his side in apowerful position against Sunbury United on Saturday Round 5marked the first of the two-day fixtures for the top grades in the Gisborne District Cricket Association competition.
At Gilbert Gordon Oval, Stewart faced 140 deliveries and hit 12 fours in aprolonged innings.
It followed on from his run-a-ball unbeaten 72 the previous Saturday For quite awhile on Saturday the match was something of astalemate, with runs not flowing quickly apart from Harry Lawson's early 42.
United is one of the strong clubs in the GDCA with appearances in the past two grand finals, and awin at this stage would be areal boost for the Woodsmen.
In the second half of the innings was Warren Else with yet another of his run-aball half centuries, and an unbeaten 68 from just 43 balls by allrounder Hamish McDonald, which helped carry the Woodsmen to a very healthy 8/349 c.c. from 80 overs.
Runs on the board is very important, and Woodend'smulti-pronged attack should make it difficult for United to make acharge for victory when playresumes this Saturday Gisborne openers Riley Vernon and Spencer Jones effectively controlled the Broadford attack in the latter's first McIntyre Cup match at Gisborne.
Acentury-pluspartnership putthe visitors under considerable pressure.
Jones was the first dismissed for 69, and Vernoncontinued on to reach 95 with another century seemingly there for his taking before he was caught.
Skipper Jarryd Vernon made 29, and a tally of 251 was not as much as had been anticipated after the good start by the openers; Broadford'sopeners survived, but the side may not have the strokemakers needed to bring an upset victory
All-rounder Brayden Hickey captured four wickets, and Roos' captain Jack Connell toiled tirelessly to collect 2-35 from 19 overs.
Romsey largely kept the brakes on Rupertswood'sbatters, and need to score 221 runs this Saturday to remain unbeaten on top of the ladder
Taylor Stevenson sent down 25.3 overs in amarathon effort to collect 5/61. Romsey used just four bowlers.
Sunbury Kangaroos are in astrong position against Macedon, yet to notch up a victory
Arun aball 76 from number 3bat Graeme Bennett ignited the Kangaroos. They finished play with ahop in their step, declaring at 9/250 and then dismissing the Cats' Cadel Howlett and Ivan Bobetic cheaply
In the other grades, areal highlight was an unbeaten 101 by aggressive number 7bat JacobGrant for Diggers Rest/Bulla against Kilmore.
Two swift century makers:
Henry Blake 2-52). Campbells Creek Colts had the bye.
Adam Perrett defends his wicket at Wesley Hill. Photo: Max Lesser
Allset forthe Kyneton Cup
Bill West
Everything is in readiness for the 2024 Kyneton Cup race meeting tomorrow (Wednesday), with alarge attendance of both locals and visitors anticipated.
Macedon Ranges trainer
Liam Howley is making a double-pronged bid to win another Kyneton Cup, with his 2022 winner Station One and New York Hurricane in the field
The $125,000 bet365 Kyneton Cup will be run over 2000 metres at the picturesque local course, where Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club conducts 13 of its 15 meetings this season.
Apublic holiday applies in Kyneton and surrounds, including Malmsbury and Trentham and parts of Cadello and Carlsruhe (basically the former Shire of Kyneton area), in recognition of the significance of the Cup meeting.
Sandwiched between the Melbourne Cup (today) and Oaks Day at Flemington, the Kyneton Cup meeting is an important component of the Spring Racing Carnival in Victoria.
Gates open at 11am,and a nine-event program is scheduled.
In 2022, when racing returned to normal after years of COVID disruptions, heavy rain meant the Kyneton Cup was transferred to Bendigo.
This is where Howley won the feature event with Station One, ridden by Craig Newitt. It was the first locally-trained winner of the Kyneton Cup since the Neil Dyer-trained mare Mrs Bently was successful some 20 years earlier Cup Day is usually avery social occasion, with marquees
booked out well in advance.
Some overseas visitors in Victoria for the Spring Carnival are expected to make their first trip to Kyneton tomorrow
Liam Howley has wellestablished training centres at Macedon Lodge and Kyneton.
The stable will have strong representation at Cup Day, with several runners across the program.
Six-year-old Station One has been astable star,and the tenacious galloper has notched up eight wins and prize money of $399,050 from 37 starts.
As well as winning the 2022 Kyneton Cup, Station One ran third last year
His last win was in the Murtoa Cup earlier this season, followed by aclose second carrying 58kg in the Horsham Cup on October 20.
Five-year-old NewYork Hurricane has chalked up six wins and earned $304,435 for his contingent of owners.
His latest success was over 2019 metres at Morphettville, when he scored by four lengths.
As in many Kyneton Cups, there appears to be anumber of runners with good chances tomorrow
Racing club president Gary O'Meara and his committee, and club staff, havebeen working hard to ensure the success of tomorrow'smeeting.
Club memberships canbe purchased at the racecourse tomorrow FASHIONS ON THE FIELD
Fashions on the Field are a traditional activity at many Cup meetings, and Kyneton is no exception.
There are various categories, with registrations accepted on course between 11am and 12.30pm.
KYNETON CUP FIELD
CaseyBruce will bethe 'Fashions' compère, with the three judges being Hayley Giemza, Brooke Colbert and Rebecca Gannon. Categories are: Best Millinery; Couple of the Day; Local Lady of the Day,and Lady of the Day The local club is appreciative of the support of sponsors for various races, and for Fashions on the Field.
Ahistory of the Kyneton District Racing Club, from 1866 to 1974, written by George Bremner,was published in 1974.
bet365 Kyneton Cup, race 8, 4.45pm
1. Keats (IRE) (8). Trainer: G.M. Bedggood, Jockey: C.G. Gaudray,Weight: 60.5kg
2. Mankayan (IRE) (2). Trainer: C. Maher,Jockey: J. Allen, Weight: 59.5kg
3. TooClose the Sun (4). Trainer: C. Maher,Jockey: J. Mott, Weight: 58kg
4. Promises Kept (9). Trainer: C. Maher,Jockey: D. Bates, Weight: 56kg
5. Grand Pierro (1). Trainer: J. Warren, Jockey: W.T. Price, Weight: 54.5kg
6. Mathew (NZ) (3). Trainer: Patrick and Michelle Payne, Jockey: J. McNeil, Weight: 54kg
7. Station One (6). Trainer: L. Howley,Jockey: C. Newitt, Weight: 54kg
8. New York Hurricane (7). Trainer: L. Howley,Jockey: H.T.Coffey,Weight: 54kg
9. Flossing (NZ) (5). Trainer: T. Busuttin and N.Young, Jockey: D. Moor,Weight: 54kg
Past winners
Who remembers? Past winners of the Kyneton Cup include:
2001 Dot Com, ridden by Greg Childs, trained by Ray Cleaver
2002 Mrs Bently,Mark Zahra/Neil Dyer
2003 YouLitle Beaut, Aaron Spiteri/Tony McEvoy
2004 Smart Arch, Rhys McLeod/Ray Cleaver
2005 Expunge, Mathew Gatt/Mick Price.
2006 Forest Knight, Greg Childs/Fran Houlahan &Brian Johnson.
2007 Saliente, Mathew Gatt/Karen Fox.
2008 Who'sYaDaddy,Mark Pegus/John McArdle.
2009 Bourbonstreetblues, Dean Yendall/Daryl Cannon.
2010 Red Buttons, Brad Rawiller/Michael Kent.
2011Lucky Eighty Eight, Michelle Payne/Matthew Ellerton &Simon Zarha.
2012 Streets Away,Steven Arnold/Darrren Weir
2013 Constant Force, Dean Yendall/Symon and Bill Wilde.
2014 Tristam'sSun, Vlad Duric/Robbie Lang.
2015 Tristam'sSun, Vlad Duric/Robbie Lang.
2016 Taiyoo, John Allen/Darren Weir
2017 Dodging Bullets, Daniel Moor/SymonWilde.
2018 Another Coldie, John Allen/Darren Weir
2019 Midterm, Patrick Moloney/Mick Cerchi.
2020 Mongolian Marshall, Zac Spain/Stuart Gower
2021 Indiana Lilly,Craig Newitt/Shea Eden.
2022 Station One, Craig Newitt/Liam Howley
2023 Harmysian, Jye McNeil/Clayton Douglas.
#Footnote –In1935, thewinner was Collingwood!
Winners forlocals
Bill West
Two Kyneton racehorse trainers came up with winners last week, one at Swan Hill and the other at Kilmore.
Charles Cassar took seven-year-old gelding Foxpath to Swan Hill last Tuesday looking for improvement.
Amasterly ride by Neil Farley in the Poole Accountants BM58 event over 975 metres earned high praise from the trainer.
Starting as a$7.50 chance, Foxpath began well and secured atrail on the fence.
Extracted by Farley in the run home, Foxpath ran on strongly to win by just under alength.
Cassar hopes the Swan Hill form continues, and further wins are in store for aloyal band of owners.
Foxpath has now earned over $91,000
in prize money, and this was his third win in 23 starts.
A100-1 WINNER
Aftab Shaikh is in demand as an accomplished track rider at Kyneton, and he recently trained his first winner.
At Kilmore on Friday, his second winner came when his four-year-old Groshawk appreciated abig step-up in distance, from 1600m to 2007m.
Sent out as a100-1 chance, and paying much more on the tote, Groshawk was near the rear of the field for much of Maiden Plate.
Ridden by Cian Macredmond, the Kyneton galloper finished strongly to win clearly for Shaikh.
Groshawk had never been placed previously, and was beaten by 15 lengths at Seymour at his previous run.
Foxpath, ridden by Neil Farley, holds on to win at Swan Hill for the Charles Cassar stable.
Photo: Brett Holburt/Racing Photos
Macedon Ranges trainer Liam Howley with his2022 Kyneton Cup winnerStation One.
Photo: Brett Holburt /Racing Photos
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Relax at Kyneton Ridge
Kyneton Ridge vineyard and winery is amust-visit destination during Budburst weekend.
This cool climate vineyard features granitic soil and good rainfall, which is ideal for pinot noir growth.
The winery also produces cabernet rosé, sparkling, chardonnay and shiraz. The vineyard is farmed with the use of organic compost and sustainable agriculture. The vines are hand pruned, and the fruit is handpicked to ensure only the best grapes are used in their winemaking.
Visitors can enjoy wine tastings at the cellar door, stay for ameal at the Ridge Café and view artwork created by established and emerging artists exhibited in the Kyneton Ridge Artspace.
Co-owner Angela Wood runs the kitchen at the Ridge Café, offering arelaxed atmosphere and achanging sharing menu. Angela is an artist and displays her collection at cellar door and inspired the Estate labels with her Colour Theory art series.
Modern Australian dishes with aMediterranean flavour, including local cheese and mezze boards, stone-baked pizza and house-baked sweets. Produce is handmade and sourced from Macedon Ranges artisan farmers and producers. The menu is designed to complement Kyneton Ridge Estate wines and relaxing afternoons on the deck taking in the view of Blackhill Reserve, the local mob of kangaroos and herd of alpacas, and the sunset over the Macedon Ranges.
Visitors during Budburst weekend will be entertained with live music both days from Gene Leone and friends.
This is adog-friendly winery –doggos outside (due to health regulations) and on lead. Visitors on horseback or bicycle are also welcome.
Midhill Vineyard is asmall family-owned farm growing wine grapes and grass-fed angus cattle, located west of Romsey in the Macedon Ranges. They follow sustainable practices in their vineyard including grazing sheep among the vines over winter to control grass while adding fertiliser. The addition of biological fertilisers made from seaweed and fish helps to stimulate the soil health leading to healthy vines.
Midhill’s cellar door opens just once per year at Budburst and is in arelaxed, open field setting with unique views of the Romsey Creek valley. Visitors can expect a warm welcome before tasting their elegant cool climate wines.
Over the years, Midhill’s Sparkling Macedon Blanc de Blancs has become aconsistent winner of trophies. The 2017 vintage and its predecessor 2016, both won the Premier’s Choice Award at the last two Victorian Wine Shows. The 2017 is dry with a fresh citrus, grapefruit-y note and overtones of yeast and honey.
The lifted aromas of spicy musk, lychee and citrus of Midhill’s gewürztraminer are a stand-out character, which is followed by acrisp, dry finish.
Their latest chardonnay and pinot noir are back again for Budburst…both are 2023 vintage and drinking well.
For summer, their pinot noir rosé is one not to be missed.
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Opening exclusively for the Budburst Festival, Wilimee is run by 2021 Young Gun of Wine Vigneron winner Ben Ranken and his wife Sally Richardson. The family-owned four-hectare vineyard is hidden down abeautiful valley nestled into the east side of Mount William, 15 minutes outside of Lancefield.
Enjoy the lawns of the established garden setting among the vines while caterer Lucy Ansell prepares delicious Summerleigh Farm Korean pulled beef brioche buns and Eton Mess. Wilimee’s wines include chardonnay, pinot noir, shiraz, rosé and fiano.
Learn about Ben’s passion for soil health and winemaking, which extends over 25 years, or chat about their underwater pinot noir or the distinct terroir differences and their connection with Wilimee Mooring –the Aboriginal stone axe quarry.
This is serious wine business but also lends itself to grabbing abottle and relaxing under atree. Kids and dogs on a leash are very welcome (dogs, not kids!).
Joined also by Northern Hope Winery’s Richard and Samantha Edwards, two Mancunian expats with apassion for crafting delicious, smashable wines. Northern Hope will have their pinot noir and syrah available for tasting, giving you achance to experience their unique, small-batch wines. Whether you’re awine connoisseur or just looking for something special to sip on while enjoying the day, Northern Hope and Wilimee are excited to share their story and wines with you.
Boutique excellence at Parkside
From premium bubbles to handcrafted small batch wines, Parkside is asmall vibrant vineyard known for its boutique excellence. During Budburst weekend you can enjoy tastings, food and live music all within the grounds of the historic Parkside homestead and restored 1890s horse stables.
Sample wines including sparkling, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noirandfoodincluding slow-cooked lamb and Indian street food.
Visitors to the winery will also be entertained by the acoustic vibes of the amazing Dan Ferguson.
Aweekend of delicious paella and pintxos
Macedon Ranges Wines’ springtime festival, Budburst, is returning in 2024 and Lyons Will Estate has afull weekend of exceptional food, delicious wine and music to get into the spring spirit.
It’s all taking place in their new cellar door on the secluded back roads of Lancefield.
Combining forces with Basque chef Iker Garcia from El Pintxo Melbourne, the winery is playing host to aweekend
of delicious paella and pintxos. Aselection of newly released wines will be available to taste on the day, including their riesling, rosé, gamay, and pinot noir. All perfect wines to enjoy in the glorious spring weather.
So dust off your hat and sunglasses and pop into the cellar door for some wine and festival fun or grab apicnic rug and settle in for the day. For more information about the festival and to grab your tickets head to budburst.com.
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TRANSPORT
This year our Budburst bus loops are already sold out! We have,however, partnered with local wine tour companies to assist in moving guests aroundthe ranges across the weekend.
Youcan create their own bespoke Budburst tour by contacting one of the following tour companies:
