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Treacherous for traffic: fallen trees in last week’s chaotic storms became a problem for all across the region. Three Chain Road was among the treacherous routes for traffic Thursday morning. Local residents and tradies tackled several large trees down with chainsaws to help clear the road between Lancefield and Kyneton. Power and communications cut for days, damaged property, fallen trees blocking roads, entire towns isolated and undrinkable mains water. This is the destruction from one of the worst storms to lash the Macedon Ranges region in years. Wind gusts in excess of 100km/h wreaked havoc across central Victoria last Wednesday and Thursday. Powercor crews worked to restore power to more than 100,000 homes and businesses across northern and west-

ern Victoria. Woodend, Gisborne, Kyneton and Trentham were among the hardest hit. TRENTHAM CUT OFF Fallen trees cut access to Trentham where trapped residents faced days without power, telecommunications and drinkable tap water. Coliban Water and the Health Department issued an urgent “do not drink tap water” to Trentham residents on Thursday evening.

On Friday morning water the authority advised there was potentially only two to three hours of water supply remaining for the town as the Water Treatment Plant had lost power. Hepburn Shire Council opened a relief centre at Trentham’s Mechanics Institute where people could access information, food, power and bottled water. Coliban Water’s tap water advisory notice lifted on Saturday at 6pm. Continued page 3.

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Abuse to Powercor crews has prompted calls for respect as they continue to rebuild parts of the electricity network following last week's severe windstorms. Crews were mobilised from other regions to support the major restoration efforts, which included reconstructing power poles, wires and other infrastructure that was demolished by large trees and branches. Much of the major repair work was being conducted in areas that were inaccessible due to dangerous conditions, large fallen trees and other debris. A Powercor spokesperson said dedicated vegetation teams were needed to cut and remove trees to allow access. "We know our customers are doing it tough in these conditions without power and we want to assure customers that we are doing everything to get power back on as safely and as quickly as possible," they said. While many were grateful for the assistance, some Powercor crews reported abuse from a small number of customers. "Our lineys are people with families and loved ones who live in the communities they service," a spokesperson said. "We ask people to please respect them as they work to restore power."

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the scene and she was airlifted from the Castlemaine Camp Reserve oval shortly after the incident. Police investigating said they were yet to determine the factors that caused the collision but had not yet ruled out the possibility that the driver of the vehicle may face charges. "The 83-year-old male driver is from Hepburn Springs," Sgt Binks said. "He has not been charged at this stage." A spokesperson with Ambulance Victoria told the Express the woman was in a critical condition with upper and lower body injuries when she was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital on Friday afternoon.

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Forest Fire Management Victoria crews worked hard to clear roads on Mount Macedon throughout the storm damage.

From page 1. FIRST RESPONDERS AT WORK Local SES units responded to hundreds of requests for help with flooding, trees down, building damage and rescues. A Storm Task Force was activated made up by vehicles and crew from fire brigades within the Macedon Ranges to assist with their operations. Gisborne firefighter Bevan Moody said crews from Gisborne, Bullengarook, Macedon, Mount Macedon, Hesket, Riddells Creek and Woodend where tasked to storm damage calls on the south side of Mt Macedon over the past two days. “Priority was to gain access to stranded residents who had been without power for 48 hours and no vehicular access,” Mr Moody said. “Crews also assisted power utility crews gain access to certain areas for power restoration works. “A tremendous amount of work was done throughout Mount Macedon the last couple

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A super contribution COVID-19 update

Council’s Customer Service Centre and Visitor Information Centre in Castlemaine have reopened, following the easing of recent COVID-19 restrictions for Regional Victoria. To stay up-to-date with changes to Council services and facilities as restrictions change visit mountalexander.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

South Gisborne resident Joe Farrugia’s contribution to the superannuation sector has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia. Angela Crawford

If you are not feeling well and show any symptoms of COVID-19, please get tested and stay home. Visit CHIRP Community Health’s website at chirp.org.au for operating hours at the drive-through COVID-19 screening clinic in Castlemaine. Castlemaine Health is currently operating a local COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Bookings are preferred, with walk-in vaccinations until 12noon, dependent on vaccine availability. Visit castlemainehealth.org.au to register and for more information including clinic times. For more information on COVID-19 restrictions, testing clinics and vaccinations, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au.

Come and reconnect

Are you feeling like you need to connect with people again after another COVID-19 lockdown? Council is running drop-in sessions at community halls in the shire in June for residents who would like to connect with other people and learn more about local activities and services. For more information visit mountalexander.vic.gov.au/CASI or call 5471 1700. Sessions will be COVIDsafe, and held pending public health advice.

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Review of Mayor and Councillor allowances

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Mount Alexander Shire Council gives notice, under Section 74(1) of the Local Government Act 1989, of its intention to ﬁx the Mayor and Councillors’ allowances at the upper limit of the allowable range for Category 1 councils as follows: •

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Joe Farrugia is a self-confessed advocate for industry superannuation funds and would recommend anyone thinking of joining one to do so. It's sound advice too, coming from a man whose 49-year contribution to the superannuation sector has just been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours. "All the major industry funds, though they can get some bad press sometimes, are all run really well and in the best interest of their members," Joe says. The South Gisborne local began his career in 1971 working at AMP, one of the top two superannuation providers in the country at the time, and worked for the company in the corporate super arena for 30 years. In that time he was seconded to the Catholic Superannuation Fund for 11 years and served as fund and company secretary for the fund for a further 18 years. "During that time the fund grew enormously," he says. A new association was set up for fund executives in 1999 (Fund Executives Association Ltd) and Joe joined as a found-

ing director and remained on the board until he retired in 2019. "I was also on the Victorian executive committee for the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia for about 18 years and it was in those two areas that I gave back to the industry," he says. Joe loved working with both of his employers and over the years had the opportunity to meet and work with some very important and brilliant people. "The people I've had the honour to work with made my job so much more enjoyable," he says. "I was blessed with having great people to work with." At the 2019 Conference of Major Superannuation Funds, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees acknowledged Joe's contribution by declaring him an ambassador of CMSF, and later that year, just before he retired, he was made a Life Member of the Fund Executives Association. Joe says he was thrilled to receive those two honours, and also now an OAM. "There are so many deserving people in the superannuation industry. I have had the privilege of working with many great people; you just feel humbled to be considered worthy," he says.

Under Section 74(4) in respect of a review of allowances, any person may make a written submission to Council under Section 223 of the Act.

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Submissions will be received until 5.00pm on Friday 9 July 2021, and can addressed to Principal Governance Officer, Mount Alexander Shire Council, PO Box 185, Castlemaine Vic 3450 or emailed to governance@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

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Declaring to all and sundry that you're going to plant a million trees is a fairly big boast. But Chewton's Dr Maggie McLeod did just that. "It was back in the '80s at an Werner Erhard seminar that I got up and opened my mouth and said 'I'm going to plant a million trees," she recalls. "I had absolutely no idea how I was going to do it. But that was the beginning." It was a 'beginning' that has now seen Dr McLeod receive an OAM (Order of Australia Medal). The newly announced Queen's Birthday accolade is for her service to conservation and the environment. Because, after making her heady commitment back in the '80s, Dr McLeod - best known as Maggie to her friends - went on to become co-founder and president of TreeProject, an organisation that has gone on to plant more than two million trees. "It clearly resonated with other people because suddenly there was a group," she told the Express on learning of her Queen's Birthday honour. In 1990 Dr McLeod played a lead role in establishing the free tree scheme that's since become known as the Re-tree Scheme. Her quest to create a healthier, leafier planet saw her extensive personal participation in Parks Victoria's urban plantings along Melbourne's Yarra River. "We did an initial mass planting along the Yarra and hundreds of people turned up," she recounts. A biochemist by profession, Dr McLeod has since become an active member of the Chewton Landcare Group, which she joined back in 2015, serving as its secre-

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Chewton’s Dr Maggie McLeod has received a Queen’s Birthday OAM for her service to conservation and the environment. Photo: Eve Lamb tary for a stint as well. The Chewton local described receiving her Queen's Birthday gong as "a surprise". "It's an honour. The good thing about it is it brings attention to the need for revegetation.

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News Youth Open Mic Night If you’re aged 12-25 come along to our Youth Open Mic Night. Hosted by rock band, ‘Sack of Flour’, who will also open the night with a set. Sign up on the door to perform or simply come down and cheer on your friends. Free entry. BBQ provided. When and where: 4:30pm-7:30pm, Thursday 17 June. Kyneton Youth Portable, 1 Hutton St Kyneton. To ﬁnd out more visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/youth

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Former Victoria Police Commissioner and Castlemaine resident Christine Nixon has been made an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. The latest award for distinguished service to law enforcement, to women in policing and to tertiary education, adds to many awards Ms Nixon has received including the Australian Police Medal awarded in the Australia Day Honours in 1997; the Centenary Medal for outstanding service to policing; and recognition as an inductee to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2001. Ms Nixon enjoyed a long and successful policing career including appointments as the first female Assistant Commissioner of New South Wales Police (1994-2001) and Australia's first female Chief Commissioner with Victoria Police (2001-2009). Ms Nixon said she was particularly proud to be recognised for her work to further women in policing. "When I joined the New South Wales police force back in 1972, I was one of only 130 women. Today it's wonderful to see so many more women taking on a career in the police force, but also to see more stepping up to take on leadership roles," she said. Since retiring to Castlemaine, Ms Nixon has continued her work in the tertiary and charity sectors, undertaking regular speak-

Council is not a COVID-19 vaccination provider, however, we hope to share information as it becomes available so you can make an informed decision around getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Why get vaccinated? Am I eligible? Is it safe? Where can I get vaccinated locally? For answers to these questions and more visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or call 5422 0333.

Events For more information on upcoming events visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/arts-events Museum UNDONE A playful encounter with the Kyneton Museum collection, engaging with history and its gaps, as part performance, part exhibition. When and where: Opening night is Thursday 24 June, 7pm. Multiple performances in the ﬁnal week of June. Kyneton Musuem, 67 Piper St, Kyneton. KTH KIDS - Wild City Wild City is an art-based workshop for children where we consider wild animals as citizens in urban spaces. Using sculpture as a medium for creative learning, this workshop introduces children to urban ecology and the real issues that animals face in an increasingly human built world. When and where: 30 June, 1 and 2 July. Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison St, Kyneton

ing and consulting engagements, joining the Castlemaine State Festival board, and squeezing in some time to enjoy her own passion for the arts - mosaics. She is a staunch advocate for women in leadership and recently penned a book, Women Leading, with friend and colleague Professor Amanda Sinclair, which challenges tired prescriptions that women should lead like men, highlighting a long history of innovative female leadership. Ms Nixon has also worked hard in the battle to address the scourge of violence against women. She said violence against women remained a major issue today but there was far more awareness and support available to victims, and here in Victoria she was pleased to see the state government putting significant funding towards tackling the issue. "I believe they have invested more than all the other states combined," she said. Ms Nixon was also pleased by the acknowledgment of her work in tertiary education. She was proud to help Monash University with the development of its police studies course and also held the role of deputy chancellor for 11 years. She has also worked and consulted at various other universities - most recently Ballarat's Federation University. "I think education is so important," she said.

Have your say Share your feedback on projects we are currently working on.

• Cool Changes Romsey and Lanceﬁeld (March through June) • Amendment C127 - Macedon Ranges Shire Heritage Study (closes 16 July) For more information visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or call 5422 0333.

Employment Youth Development Ofﬁcer, temporary part-time (closes 21 June) For more information or to apply, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/jobs

Agendas are available online from 5pm on the Friday before the meeting. Watch meetings live and see past recordings at mrsc.vic.gov.au/ livestream Submitters Committee Meeting When and where: 16 June, 7pm, Online

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In 2017, PREECE wines made a proud and long-awaited return. A brand with fond memories amongst wine circles in the late 1980s and 90s, the reinvigorated range of wines from Mitchelton winery pay tribute to Victoria’s most decorated and founding winemaker of the late 1960s, Colin Preece. Preece was known as one of Australia’s masterful blenders with an unorthodox approach to wine making. His legacy is continued with the new PREECE collection under the helm of Mitchelton winemaking team using grapes sourced locally and from the best Victorian grape growing regions. Select from a Heathcote Shiraz, Nagambie Riesling and Rose, King Valley Pinot Grigio and Prosecco, Great Western Cabernet and Yarra Valley Pinot Noir & Chardonnay. One interesting feature is that no two labels on any Preece bottle are alike due to an innovative Generative Design printing method.

$17.99 each School crossing supervisor Craig with Senior Constable Matt Lewis at Castlemaine’s Hargraves Street school crossing. Photo: Eve Lamb And despite being shocked by the incident, Craig also managed to note down the car's rego, while another witness assisted in recording the registration details. These and the CCTV footage then enabled police to contact and interview the driver who is now facing a $413 fine and three demerit points.

"The driver was a 71-yearold Castlemaine woman who has been interviewed," Sen Const Lewis said. "She's been issued with an infringement notice and may also be facing a review of her licence." Sen Const Lewis said police will now step up their patrols of all school crossings throughout the Castlemaine

area including Campbells Creek as well as those on Ray, Duke and Barker Streets. "We'll be stepping up patrols at all of the school crossings after this incident to make sure drivers are doing the right thing," he said. "It's not about issuing fines. It's about the safety of children and also our crossing supervisors like Craig."

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Police are ramping up their focus on Castlemaine's school crossings following a concerning near-miss last week. The increased policing focus follows last Wednesday's incident in which a motorist drove a car through the Hargraves Street school crossing as an on-duty supervisor stood in the middle to assist school children who were preparing to cross the road at 8.45am, police said. "The sedan just went straight through the crossing, in the 40km zone, just missing the crossing supervisor," Senior Constable Lewis said. "He was in a bit of shock and reported the incident." Crossing supervisor Craig said the incident caught him unaware and could have resulted in a worse outcome had he not just advised children who were preparing to cross to slow down. "I'd opened the crossing to pedestrians and was standing in the middle with my sign and should have been visible to anyone," Craig said. "The car went straight through probably about one metre away from me. Thankfully this crossing is right outside the police station." The incident was captured by multiple CCTV cameras stationed at the adjacent Hargraves Street police station.

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nearby intersections for safety reasons. "The fact that the development being proposed is a virtual island in a rural area means the developer has no obligation to upgrade any amenities or roads that will be impacted by an additional 87 houses on 59 acres. "That will be the council’s responsibility and ratepayers will bear that burden." Ms Williams said Friends of Kyneton South sought help from the community to ensure their voices were heard. "Any financial assistance from residents anywhere, not just those at Kyneton South, will be greatly appreciated. Friends of Kyneton South have already dug very deeply," she said. "Any support is so greatly appreciated. Friends of Kyneton South are deeply grateful to those who have supported the effort to date." Donations can be made directly to BSB 633-000, Account: 182 004 523 or at www.gofundme.com/f/help-preserve-rural-living-inkyneton/donate .

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A contested double-storey medical facility and 104-place childcare centre has been approved for Romsey’s Autumn Views estate. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has overturned Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s refusal for the development south of the township. The controversial application aimed to meet service demand but attracted 19 objections and a 100-signature strong petition against the size, character and amenity impact. Plans for 2-8 Poplar Drive include eight consulting rooms, two dental rooms, two pathology rooms, two wellbeing rooms and 51 car parking spaces. Against planning officer advice, councillors rejected the development stating the location was inappropriate due to design, intensity, appearance, bulk and scale. Councillors felt the proposal was not sympathetic to the character of the area. But VCAT ruled “net community benefit lies in granting conditional approval”. The tribunal said MRSC “erroneously advertised” the proposal despite it being affected by a DPO9 which excludes third party involvement in the application process. It found the proposal would service demand for medical and childcare facilities, and that it mostly met DDO18 planning requirements. A similar bid for a 100-place childcare centre in Reynolds Grove at Romsey was rejected at VCAT based on location, scale and design. But the VCAT member did not agree this proposal would be “unduly prominent, highly visible or visually discordant to the point of unacceptability”. They highlighted vegetation along the road reserve. “I also expect that in the longer term, the childcare centre and medical centre will not be on the edge of town but instead will be part of an expanded township as land to the south is developed,” the member said. “Although somewhat speculative, I agree that the farming land adjoining to the south is likely to be developed for some type of urban development given the way in which Maple Drive terminates abruptly at the zone boundary. “Infilling urban/semi urban development between the GRZ1 and the existing commercial/industrial zoned areas near Knox Road is a not unreasonable proposition.”

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Objectors to a proposed 87-lot subdivision at Kyneton South have been fundraising to pay for legal representation at a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing to decide on the application. The proposal for 85 Harpers Lane goes before VCAT on June 15 after the developer brought council to the tribunal when a council decision was not taken within the prescribed time. The objectors, 'Friends of Kyneton South', have raised $24,000 and now have only a modest shortfall in the funding to meet their legal expenses. They need $8647 more towards the hire of their barrister to challenge the developer’s application at the VCAT hearing. "Helping to ensure that this development does not go ahead as currently proposed is timely for all residents, not just Kyneton South people," spokesperson Ruth Williams said. "Friends of Kyneton South are not saying no to development, but want a development in keeping with the neighbouring area, Harpers Lane to keep its rural charm and suitable solutions to

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Harcourt North resident Professor Kathleen Gray has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to medicine through digital health education. Ms Gray has worked in the ever-evolving sector for more than 20 years and said she was delighted to be acknowledged for her contribution. Digital health is the use of internet-connected information and communication technologies in the health sector. "Many kinds of information have to be produced, stored, shared and interpreted so that people can care for their own health wisely, professionals can provide the best possible care, and health authorities can run our health systems more efficiently," she said. "High-speed computing, mobile devices and social media have brought many changes to how we all work with health information in the 21st century, with much more change to come." Ms Gray promotes education and training so everyone can work responsibly with digital health information. She is currently an executive committee member and director of education and workforce development at the Centre for Digital Transformation of Health at The University of Melbourne. Previously she was acting director at the Health

and Biomedical Informatics Centre. She has also been associate professor of health informatics, jointly appointed to the Melbourne Medical School and the Melbourne School of Engineering since 2011 and co-chair of the Australasian College of Health Informatics Education Committee since 2019. Ms Gray said while digital technologies had been widely utilised by the banking, travel and entertainment sectors, the health sector had been slower to embrace this technology and the revolution was only getting started. She said it was vital that everyone had access to accurate and credible health information -- from medical professionals, academics and government authorities to consumers -- and this was never more apparent than during the pandemic. "Initially it was predicted it could take five years to develop a COVID-19 vaccine but with researchers able to share their data and analysis via digital technologies and collaboration we have seen a range of vaccines designed, developed and distributed for use in a much shorter timeframe," she said. Digital technology was also vital in the shift to telehealth during the pandemic. "It is a very exciting time to be working in this field and in particular working in universities with the health professionals of the future and helping them to naviHarcourt North resident Professor Kathleen Gray has been gate the digital realm and efficiently access reliable awarded an OAM for service to medicine through digital health information to assist their patients," Ms Gray said. education.

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The dedication of Stephen Walls to the Country Fire Authority has been recognised, with the long-serving member announced as a recipient of the Australian Fire Services Medal. The prestigious honour is awarded to those who have rendered distinguished service as a member of an Australian fire service. The Campbells Creek resident said he was shocked to hear he'd received the award. “It’s a great honour to be recognised for something that I enjoy doing, and it’s something you don’t expect but it means a lot that somebody has taken the time to put my name up,” he said. “There are a lot of people who do great things in the fire services and the bar’s pretty high.” Mr Walls said he initially joined CFA as a 17-year-old volunteer to run in the State Championships. “Bill Rodda from Korumburra asked my dad to help mark out a running track. “I told Bill I’d come down for a run and obviously joined the fire brigade to do that, then got involved with the operational side of things and really enjoyed the camaraderie and range of things to do.” Commencing his staff career with CFA five years later, Mr Walls has since become

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Hepburn residents have started their own war on waste, and they're looking for input from the community. Resourceful Hepburn is a community group fighting to improve resource recovery and understand the community’s views on waste to guide future operations. “We've put together a quick community survey to help better understand the community's views on this topic,” said Sophie Guerin on behalf of the group. “The more responses we get, the better prepared we will be to help tackle the waste issues facing our community.” The survey takes five minutes and asks people to rate the community’s response in various areas, as well as level of importance and ideas for improvement. The survey will close on June 30. To participate in the survey, visit: surveymonkey.com/r/ BC9VGQW

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Refugee advocate Jana Favero will speak at Castlemaine’s Phee Broadway Theatre next week as a highlight of Castlemaine's Refugee Week program of activities. The title of the talk is 'Refugees, Reactions and the Australian Response'. Ms Favero is the director of advocacy and campaigns at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre was invited by Rural Australians for Refugees Castlemaine to speak at the special event. RAR president Bronwen Machin said they were delighted that Favero had accepted their invitation. The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, based in Melbourne, is at the forefront of work to redress injustices against refugees, in Australia. The organisation provides vital support to refugees and asylum seekers who otherwise frequently receive no other form of assistance. The ASRC speaks out and campaigns about issues such as the 230 refugees held against their will in Papua New Guinea and Nauru and more than 100 in detention facilities in Australia despite being brought here for urgent medical treatment. The dire situation of asylum seekers has been again highlighted to Australians in the treatment of the Tamil family wrenched from their life in Biloela, Queensland, to detention. They family have been held on Christmas Island since 2019. The recent emergency evacuation of threeyear-old Tharnicaa Murugappan and her mother to a hospital in Perth and the child’s diagnosis of sepsis and

pneumonia underlies the insecurity and injustice of their situation. "The family is now being held in detention in breach of the government’s own policy that no children are to be held in immigration detention," Jana Favero said. "Our government is choosing to be cruel. Instead of treating people humanely and fairly by offering safety and protection, our government is choosing to lock people up." Jana Favero will provide an update on these and other critical issues concerning refugees and asylum seekers. With more than 10 years’ experience at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, she is a regular spokesperson in breaking news on human rights and refugee policy on and offshore. She contributes comment to major publications, ABC national and local radio and TV, The Guardian, New York Times and Al Jazeera. Importantly, she will highlight key steps that can be taken to address Australian refugee policy and improve programs of practical assistance. The Jana Favero talk will take place at the Phee Broadway Theatre from 7pm – 8.30pm on Wednesday June 23. Entry is by donation. All donations collected during Refugee Week will be distributed to refugee support agencies. The talk is being organised by Rural Australians for Refugees Castlemaine in partnership with Mount Alexander Shire Council. Mount Alexander Shire was declared a Refugee Welcome Zone in 2014.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council's director of corporate and community John Hausler will depart the role on June 25 to take up the position of director of corporate services for the City of Ballarat. Mr Hausler joined Macedon Ranges Council in January 2017 initially as director of corporate services. Mr Hausler then took on the role of director of corporate and community in July 2020 as part of the council’s restructure. In this role, Mr Hausler led the children, youth and family services, community care, finance and reporting, and information services units. Mr Hausler's significant achievements on council include the development of the Old Kyneton Primary School Master Plan, leading establishment of the Audit and Risk Committee, providing guidance and direction for implementation of the 2020 Local Government Act Reform, as well as the establishment of the Information Services Steering Committee. Mr Hausler has worked to deliver multiple years of budgets, council plans and strategic resource plans to ensure the council is in a strong financial position to deliver services to the community. MRSC chief executive Bernie O’Sullivan said Mr Hausler had been a valued member of the executive leadership team and thanked him for his service to the council.

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Intersection works progress Works continue to progress on Gisborne’s Saunders-Station Road intersection upgrade with wet weather causing only minor delays. By the second half of June, weather permitting, Regional Roads Victoria expects to have completed works on the eastern side of Station Road. These works include widening the intersection and the eastern side of Station Road to make room for new turning lanes and traffic signals, and completing the traffic lanes, bike lane and shared-user path along the eastern side of Station Road from the medical centre to the roundabout. Once the eastern side is complete, work will start on the western side of Station Road. There will be ongoing changes to traffic conditions from the second half of June for about three months during works on the western side

of Station Road. Signage will direct road users through the service lane on the western side of Station Road during this time. Access to some properties on this service lane may be disrupted for brief periods during this stage. While RRV works on the western side of Station Road, access to Farrell Street will be from Saunders Road. Farrell Street will be temporarily closed at Station Road. The service lane on the eastern side will temporarily become a one-way southbound traffic lane between Farrell Street and Saunders Road. Residents north of Farrell Street will need to access Station Road at Ross Watt Reserve. Right turns from Station Road service lanes will be restricted at Octagonal Court and Farrell

Street and drivers will be directed to complete a U-turn. Bus access will continue along Station Road. The bus stop at the medical centre will temporarily be relocated nearby to be out of the work zone. The Saunders Road intersection will remain open while RRV completes works on the western side of Station Road. A permanent raised platform will be in operation at the intersection. Right turns from Saunders Road into Station Road will be permitted, apart from brief restrictions to complete construction works. When necessary, signage will direct northbound traffic to turn left onto Station Road and complete a U-turn at the roundabout. Road users are encouraged to allow extra travel time and to obey signs indicating changes in traffic conditions.

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Kyneton’s Little Swallow Café is already well known for its commitment to community, but it raised the bar recently with its latest venture with local scout group, 1st Kyneton. Cafe owners Daniel and Ed first got alerted to the plight of the group, which has been doing it tough in recent years, when incoming Group Leader Corinne Twomey put a call out for a second-hand oven. They quickly came to the party with a new oven for the 1st Kyneton Scout Hall and threw down a challenge to get the group’s Cubs and Scouts involved in a High Tea fundraiser to raise money for a long-awaited heater. 1st Kyneton families spent days preparing by baking goods for the event, along with Kyneton’s CWA Twilighters who made all the scones. Scouts and Cubs were looking forward to being able to work with café staff in real roles, from serving customers to front-of-house duties. However, disappointment struck swiftly just two days out, when the state's snap lockdown was called, putting all plans on hold and potentially a lot of food to waste. True to form, the team at Little Swallow, the Scouts and the CWA adapted to a chang-

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1. The Good Op Shop in Castlemaine is located at what site? 2. How many places are included in the Macedon Ranges Heritage Study: Woodend, Lancefield, Macedon and Mount Macedon, amendment c127? 3. The Mount Alexander Sustainability Group has secured which site for a proposed bioenergy facility? 4. APD Projects is overseeing the proposed development of 26 hectares of land in which Macedon Ranges town?

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. Castlemaine artist Gabrielle Martin was selected for the Archie 100 exhibition this year for her depiction of whom?

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Left at the starting gate Gregory Clark, Woodend Without doubt the federal government has failed the vaccination of the Australian population. Consider this simple comparison (based on best data from CDC data and Australian government data). The USA has a population of 328 million versus 25.7 million in Australia. 51 per cent of the US population has received one dose with 41 per cent fully vaccinated. Australia’s record? Approximately only 20 per cent of Australians have received their first dose and only 2.7 per cent fully vaccinated. How does the Morrison government account for such a significant difference between supposedly similar countries? Australia has definitely been “left at the starting gate”, an apparent characteristic of Morrison’s leadership.

6. What does a lightyear measure?

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7. What is the name of comic character Tin Tin’s dog?

Tharnicaa is her name but to our government's shame she is just another “unauthorised maritime arrival” classified in cold words... an adjectival!

8. Singer Beyonce was previously part of which music group? 9. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use energy from sunlight to turn carbon dioxide and water into what?

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10. In 1937 which American aviator disappeared while attempting to circumnavigate the globe in flight?

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Now Tharnicaa is in hospital Is it because of our government's bureaucratic, political neglect? After all, they are not refugees so gives a heck! So Minister Andrews now is your chance bring some compassion into this heartless political dance simply declare Tharnicaa Australian born cease using this family as a political pawn allow them back to the Biloela community in this 'generous' country, a land of 'opportunity!'

Cooperation and common sense Ray Sharrock, Kangaroo Flat Re. Doug Dalgleish's very well written and informative opinion ('Difficult to replicate', Opinions, June 1). I can see Doug as someone I would want on the management team to find a way forward to address such issues while bringing safety back into the useage of these 100km main roads in central Vic. Currently it is carnage to animals, vehicles and people, unnecessarily. Doug’s issues were all addressed in my letter to Opinions last year, but I would like to hear more of the reasons for Doug's negative opinion regarding fire hazard not being reduced by my plan of clearing, landscaping

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Peter James Wreford Dawson, Woodend Regarding children’s football/soccer, I would like to wax lyrical about the amazing day I had on Sunday May 23. The Sunbury Community Soccer Club played against the Woodend Dragons at their Buffalo Stadium home ground. While I can’t tell you who won out of the various games that were played, and I don’t really care, the event was splendid! Everyone enjoyed the camaraderie, the lovely sunshine and the fabulous barbecue put on by Woodend. Congratulations to Dave Keenan and Steve Graves (Woodend) and Matula Osborn and Ishah Clay (Sunbury) for your tireless work, and to all the parents who attended and support this wonderful and healthy endeavour. So good to see the kids not staring at computer screens or phones! I'm looking forward to attending many more great games and urge all parents and grandparents of children four years and up to get behind these fabulous clubs.

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Off the plane and in detention again and our government continued its apathetic refrain “You are not refugees, you are not at risk you jumped the queue so we don't want you!”

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They met, they married in detention our polite word for prison-like conditions a bridging visa they would eventually receive so to Biloela, a new life they dared believe. For three years they worked, volunteered, paid their way Kopika and Tharnicaa were born and they and the Biloela community hoped they could stay but our government declared “You are not refugees!”

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Her Father fled Sri Lanka in fear of his life a Tamil seeking asylum from death and strife Her Mother saw her brother and others burned alive Australia was a dream, a hope to survive.

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and slashing verges. This work could be funded by all road users. A levy of one cent per litre on vehicle fuels would raise enough for about 100 workers plus admin staff and equipment and fencing materials etc. Commencing with a few units of 10 people, much experience could be gained quickly. In 20 years we could be the envy of the world. How beautiful it would be to drive safely viewing the kangaroos munching on the verge rather than a bunch of smashed up bones on the roadway. The work would be carried out by anyone who wants to work and what a great workplace. And one for any age, any gender. This incredibly important work would show immediate benefits in reducing animal deaths and vehicle repairs by many hundreds per year along with reduction of human injuries and deaths. Questions like Doug's would be part of any responsible plan. Remember to win, you don’t have to beat those who think differently to you and it’s a real win if you achieve both goals together. It can be done together with cooperation, compassion and common sense.

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Lifeskills options Men's Health is in the news for all the wrong reasons. Men and boys are too proud or embarrassed to reach out for support. Thankfully, society’s views and the stigma associated with mental illness have changed. From an early age, men are often told to suck it up and get on with it. Boys were bullied and had no idea how to manage their emotions. These boys became men and had no skills being assertive and often had poor self esteem. Men are carrying a heavy load and the Lifeskills program works to peel back the

layers and make sense of the chaos that can have such an impact on their lives. The Lifeskills program is a six-unit program that has assisted many men over the past five years. It does not aim to fix anything. Its intention is to give men clarity on their options and may empower them to make decisions to a better life. Mark is now taking new clients and is offering a free initial phone consultation to anyone who feels they may benefit from the program. Phone 0429 585 184 lifeskillsformen.com

This year’s national Men’s Health Week has the theme Connecting for Men’s Health. To be held June 14-20, the annual initiative will raise awareness for the health and wellbeing of men and boys by encouraging connections through family, community, culture and mateship, and by highlighting essential health services. During the month people will be encouraged to host or attend an event, share a positive message online about the men in their lives, or reconnect with their close mates. According to Dr Neil Hall from the Centre for Male Health, Men’s Health Week is an important time to reconnect and refocus on the health of men and boys. “Supporting men to achieve good health

is something we can all work towards — a simple conversation between friends can be the start of something positive, so we’re encouraging everyone to get involved,” Dr Hall says. “It might be through hosting an event to create awareness, through to picking up the phone to a loved one or sharing resources and information. “Our research has found that young men are starting to seek help and advice more freely but more needs to be done to support all men to reach out for help when they need it.” For men’s health information and support resources, visit the Men’s Health Week website.

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Guys! This is the perfect time to decide to improve your health. Lose weight or quit smoking or both with hypnotherapy. Practitioner Marianne Pattinson of Kyneton Hypnotherapies says that hypnosis makes long-term weight loss possible as she has seen through her happy and slimmer - clients. Hypnosis also works well to help people quit smoking. The first six men to book for health-improving hypnosis through Marianne will receive a $50 discount. "Hypnotherapy can make the difference as hypnosis goes to the heart of the problem - your subconscious mind," Marianne says. "Your conscious mind works logically, does research and comes to conclusions about what is good/or not, for you. "You try to implement those decisions, but if the rigid 'programs' in your subconscious disagree with those decisions, such as not eating any more lollies or cakes, or drinking soft drink, then it will eventually override your logical decisions, and have you reaching out for that which you had decided not to eat. "Scientific research into the effects of hypnotherapy on losing weight and quitting smoking has found that hypnosis can make your weight loss efforts 30 times more effective and on average, hypnosis was more than three times as effective as

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Work needed to live healthier lives and violence against women. Among younger male respondents, those aged 16-25 years, the majority believe that men and boys would need to drink alcohol in order to be able to talk about their emotions to friends or family. Despite some of the challenges highlighted, findings also indicate that the majority of survey respondents agree that men feel connected to others in their local community and have relationships and connections that promote good mental health. Jeremy Hearne, general manager at Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, is a member of the working group overseeing the project. “We now have the information we need to start a genuine conversation with the community on the impact of these attitudes and behaviours on the health of men and boys," Mr Hearne said. "Our next steps will be to work in partnership with local services and the community to design and pilot activities that can improve the health men and boys and those around them.” Men's Health Week aims at raising public awareness of the health matters impacting men and boys, and encourages males in our lives to seek early support for their mental and physical health, before they become a problem. If you need help call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 (6pm-midnight).

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Results from a community survey targeting residents of the Macedon Ranges has highlighted that there is work to be done to ensure men and boys get the support they need to live healthier lives. The survey is part of #thehumancode, a project led by local organisations along with Orygen, Australia’s centre of excellence in youth mental health, with activities funded by the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network and Vic Health. Associate Professor Simon Rice, project lead at Orygen, said the survey asked community members for their views on what it meant to be a man or boy living in the Macedon Ranges. “Only 55 per cent of people who responded agreed that males in the region are comfortable seeking out health services when they need support,” Prof Rice said. “A further 57 per cent of respondents agreed that men and boys would not be comfortable talking about their mental health before things reached crisis point." The survey also found that nearly half of males felt there was an expectation to take on traditional masculine roles such as being the main provider or always being strong. Research shows that adherence to these traditional masculine stereotypes is associated with higher rates of suicide, depression and anxiety, risky behaviours such as drink driving,

any symptoms. Problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes often have no symptoms but can lead to heart disease and stroke if left undetected. "Sexual health is also seldom discussed among men," Dr Smith says. "Erectile problems are not just frustrating, but can also be an early marker of cardiovascular disease. "Sexually transmitted infections can often have no symptoms. Please don’t delay this conversation with your GP." Springs Medical has a dedicated team of GPs in Kyneton with an interest in sexual, mental and preventative healthcare. Their aim is to offer a professional and comfortable environment for you to discuss your concerns. Make an appointment at their new practice on Piper Street for a tailored plan to meet your health needs.

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A keen group of Kyneton Men’s Shed members got to work recently building a community vegetable and herb garden outside their shed near Bupa in Kyneton. The raised beds, constructed by shed member Robin Burgess almost two years ago, had been sitting idle in the shadows of the building. The project team, led by keen gardeners and foodies Gennaro Mazzella and George Biron, put in a big effort to empty, relocate and refill the raised beds ready for planting of the winter seedlings. Proud of the team effort, Gennaro said it was important to grow fresh vegetables and herbs, and then use them to create beautiful food to eat and enjoy each other’s company. "We are on our way, and today showed that our members are enthusiastic to grow healthy food, eat and have fun together," he said. "We’re hoping to expand our Men’s Shed garden in the future and produce more to offer the community. It’s important that all people have access to good, nutritious food." To feed the workers, the regular barbecue was complemented with a delicious mushroom risotto prepared by George Biron.

"It would be great to start a cooking group at the shed, so having fresh veggies and herbs straight from the garden will be perfect," George said. "Preparing and eating food together is a great way to provide support, friendship and good times for members.” After a difficult 18 months for the shed, the committee is finding that new activities and fresh recruits have brought a brighter outlook for all the members. Enthused to see revitalisation of the shed taking place, president Phil Thomas said it was wonderful that all the hard work put in by the committee was showing its worth. "We are now being contacted by men with varying interests to the traditional shed offering, and from a wide age range.” “The shed is here to support men of all ages and interests they may be keen to pursue, from gardening to motorcycle restoration, or cooking to a game of cards. "Whatever new ideas come up, we’ll look at them. Our facilities are great and there’s flexibility to cater for more activities.” Kyneton Men’s Shed welcomes new members to join the increasing range of activities, or just come and meet for a chat. For more information call the secretary Larry White on 0419 189 972 or email larryw@ bendigo.net.au

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Lifestyle dreams do come true With an alluring street presence and set among beautiful gardens on a level 1517 sqm block, Erindale (c1905) encapsulates the very best of Victorian elegance, while having evolved to meet a modern lifestyle. It is immediately apparent that an exemplary restoration and renovation undertaken to exacting standards has delivered a home of superior quality. Every aspect of the home’s interior is impressive. Numerous period features remain, the period sympathetic soft colour palette and premium finishes creating a sense of stylish relaxed liveability. Twelve foot high timber lined ceilings, decorative hallway arch and lovely baltic floorboards flow through light filled formal and informal living and dining spaces inviting small and larger scale entertainment. A beautifully designed and constructed extension at the rear maximises the home’s northerly aspect flooding the open plan family living/dining/kitchen space with natural light and merging the home with its delightful surrounds. The galley-style kitchen, with its ample bench and storage space, gas/electric cooking, dishwasher and large walk-in pantry will bring out the master chef in every cook. And when outdoor dining is on the agenda, there are few alfresco spaces as lovely as Erindale’s garden facing patio and vine draped pergola. At day’s end,

the sleeping arrangements are sublime with three spacious, beautifully presented bedrooms, one with built-in robes, two with fireplaces and decorative mantles. Centrally located and boasting its own fireplace is a stylish bathroom with spa bath, that can double as an ensuite to the main bedroom. There is a second bathroom/laundry with vanity, shower and toilet. The recent advent and relevance of working from home can be easily adapted in this home. The magical gardens include brick and stone paving, meandering paths, a boutique orchard, fox proof chicken palace and raised vegetable beds, all holding immense appeal to those seeking a more self sufficient lifestyle. Additional features include, electric fireplace in lounge, gas ducted heating and ducted evaporative cooling; reverse cycle air conditioning, quality fixtures and fittings throughout, 2kw solar panels with 70c feed in transferable, rainwater tank services gardens, two carports, lockable garage with concrete floor/power, workshop/storage. Walk to Castlemaine’s schools, shops, cafes, galleries and station. The fast train to Melbourne and Bendigo, coupled with Bendigo’s busy domestic airport and the convenience of the Calder Highway confirm this popular town’s reputation for offering a lifestyle that combines country living with every urban convenience. Whether upscaling, tree changing or downsizing, Erindale is your lifestyle dream come true.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Impressive three bedroom family home 27 Brown Street, Castlemaine $1,125,000 - $1,175,000 Jellis Craig Jeremy Bottomley 0433 772 033 Leah Panos 0466 878 214

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MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING Rural feel – urban convenience

KANGAROO FLAT 10 James Court

$750,000 Inspect:

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Di Selwood 0488 148 358 Danny Crowle 0418 850 829

Further features of the home include: • Quality stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, stone benchtops and walk-in pantry • Ducted heating and refrigerated cooling throughout supported by ceiling fans in most rooms • Bamboo flooring throughout the central living areas • Remote double garage with storage cavity • 8m x 3m covered alfresco and large open decked alfresco area • 8m x 4m lock up shed with concrete and power and side access • Rain-water storage, low maintenance gardens and cubby house A country style home in a semi-rural setting with the convenience of being only 10km from the Bendigo CBD.

A4 B2 C3 LUXURY BUILT FAMILY HOME • Quality fittings & fixtures, stunning kitchen w butler’s pantry. Zoned heating & cooling • 2-3 living areas, huge bedrooms • Remote 3-car garage, 9x6m Colorbond shed w conc/power. Fully landscaped • 7 sqs of outdoor living w ceiling fans, elec heaters, café blinds & flued BBQ area

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140 Middle Road

$770,000 - $820,000 Inspect:

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Five bedrooms plus study, open plan interior 1A Rathbones Lane, Maiden Gully $730,000 - $750,000 Property Plus Di Selwood / 5447 4088

A 7 B 3 C 10 25 ACRE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY • 2 separate residences – 5 BR home + 2 BR home with W Class tram built into structure! • Triple lock up garage, 2 double carports, 16x8m shed, sep office/games room • 10-acre tree plantation and olive grove

Lois De Jong 0413 175 087

KN257836

The best of both is found in this contemporary ranch-style home on a sizeable 1481sqm parcel in sought after Maiden Gully. With its horizontal footprint and open plan interiors, the home embraces its ranch style layout to adopt an informal and casual lifestyle, perfect for Australian living. Boasting five bedrooms and a study with built-in storage, easily converted into another bedroom, the home is ideal for the growing family. Of the five bedrooms, the master is spacious with large walk-in robe and ensuite. Servicing the other bedrooms is the family bathroom. The heart of the home is the large combined kitchen, meals and family living with solid fuel heater that flows to the outdoor living areas and second living room. Quality fixtures and fittings are throughout and the home has loads of storage.

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CA/65C & E Porkers Lane Ashbourne

166 High Street Woodend

Private and tranquil this 16.17 Ha (40 acre) parcel of land is predominantly open pasture with pockets of established Eucalyptus trees, has a dam along with a meandering seasonal creek. There is power available at the boundary.

Located within a private established garden, featuring magnificent European trees, this property offers gas heating, reverse cycle air conditioning and a bright kitchen with views of the north facing backyard. A lock up garage offers workshop or studio space.

43 Mostyn Street Castlemaine

19 McGrath Street Castlemaine

An outstanding freehold investment opportunity. Features include a spacious 11.3 x 3.3m main retail/commercial space, separate treatment room with hand basin, large storage and utility spaces, plus toilets and hand basin.

This home has potential galore. Enhanced by established trees, the front and rear gardens are a colourful surprise each season. Features include a large living area with gas heating, open plan kitchen/dining and a garage/shed.

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $595,000 Land 108 sqm approx Leah Panos 0466 878 214

Auction Saturday 19 June 11.00am Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $750,000 - $820,000 Land 1,271 sqm approx Leanne Pearman 0400 947 799

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $560,000 - $610,000 Land 720 sqm approx Carole Lenander 0401 472 346 KN257834

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $615,000 Land 16.17 ha approx Terry Gibson 0488 003 920

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MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING A rare opportunity Very rare opportunity to secure a small farming acreage with existing cottage residence in a very picturesque area known as the 'dress circle' and a most highly regarded, aesthetically pleasing area of the beautiful Macedon Ranges. Existing two bedroom cottage with large open plan kitchen/living area is ripe for refurbishment for use as a classic weekend retreat or demolish and replace with your new dream grand designs residence sited to take advantage of northerly aspect and beautiful long views over the adjoining rolling country side. Existing infrastructure improvements include large (as new) workshop and machinery shed with cool room and power connected, small hay shed, good steel cattle yards and 90,000 litre rain water storage tank. Other features include very productive red volcanic soils, good pastures, two large undulating paddocks and three small paddocks, good fencing, excellent water supply from potable bore to troughs, and income producing 20 row peony field with approximately 1500 plants. Property also adjoins the 2379 ha (5800 acres) Macedon Regional Park at its south-west corner providing great opportunity for bushwalking and horse riding in protected forest land. The natural aesthetics of the area and native blackwood and wattle trees are complemented by some mature exotic deciduous trees on the site including species of birch, golden ash, chestnut, walnut and a tulip tree. Very convenient inner country location midway between Romsey, Woodend and Gisborne. Please note the auction of this Property has been postponed to Saturday June 19 at 1pm – Subject to COVID-19 lockdown rules being lifted to allow metro area residents to travel to regional areas. Please note also that no offers will be considered before the auction.

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Blackwood Hill – 15.24 ha (37.6 acres) with two bedroom cottage,plenty of infrastructure and a peony field 177 Shannons Lane, Kerrie Saturday June 19 @ 1pm (No pre-auction offers considered) Keatings Real Estate 5427 2999

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for sale This is the One 10 View Street, Castlemaine Elevated weatherboard California Bungalow circa 1930s with beautiful easterly views over Castlemaine. Two bedrooms, central bathroom, eat in kitchen and cosy lounge with delightful views. Throughout the home there are polished ﬂoorboards and ducted heating. The property offers comfortable living and much potential.

American Beauty 46-48 Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek Sitting beautifully within its park like grounds of 3263sqm with silver birch, magnolia and ashes within its frame is this late 1980’s double brick family home in the style of the classic American Colonial. This is a home to witness the beauty of the changing seasons whilst being enchanted by what this American beauty has to offer.

Top of the Town 2/54 Etty Street, Castlemaine Offering quiet living is this spacious well appointed townhouse which will make a great investment, currently occupied by a long term tenant, happy to stay or move in with vacant possession. Featuring open plan kitchen/living with access to rear fully fenced enclosed yard, two bedrooms and single car garage with roller door access.

Tree Change 13a Merriﬁeld Street, Castlemaine Located on a quiet country lane just off Merriﬁeld Street this fantastic allotment is in one of Castlemaine’s most sought after precincts. The 7378m2 allotment (almost 2 acres) enjoys a beautiful bushland aspect whilst being only a short walk to the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens. Build your dream home in the best part of town (STCA)!

$675,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270

$865,000 View By Appointment Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

$415,000 View By Appointment Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

$445,000 View By Appointment Contact Tom Roberston 0473 642 644

Time to Relax 15 Phyllis Crescent, McKenzie Hill Positioned perfectly on a corner block of 733sqm this immaculate brick home is in a quiet pocket of McKenzie Hill. A family friendly, low maintenance home features four bedrooms and a beautifully appointed open plan kitchen/ dining and living. With an immaculate landscaped garden this is a home to sit back, relax and enjoy.

Northern Views 9 Faraday School Road, Faraday Positioned within approx 19 acres of picturesque landscape is this charming log cabin style family home. Open plan kitchen and dining with separate living room and four bedrooms. Large dam, majestic old gum trees, granite boulders, fenced paddocks, and the Forest Creek running through. Northern views to the surrounding hills and Mount Alexander.

A Clean Slate 9 Brigade Avenue, Campbells Creek Located within walking distance to all Campbells Creek has to offer is this original 1975 brick home on 945sqm. With three bedrooms, living, kitchen/ dining, large family bathroom and external laundry with separate toilet. Externally there is a large shed with concrete ﬂoor and power. A clean slate, this is a home to renovate or to build your dream.

Bushland Escape 192 Peelers Road, Barkers Creek Located only a short drive to the centre of Castlemaine and with easy access to the Calder Freeway this beautiful 6.36 ha (15.71 acre) allotment has a planning permit issued ready for you to build you dream home. The land is lightly treed, has a large dam and is fully fenced. Town water and town power is available and there is access to water right.

$695,000 View By Appointment Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

$759,000 View By Appointment Contact Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003

$450,000 View By Appointment Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

$490,000 View By Appointment Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

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275 Barker Street, Castlemaine

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Auction Saturday 19th June at 11am

Woodend 61 Marsella Court

Auction Saturday 19th June at 1pm

Kerrie 177 Shannons Lane

'Blackwood Hill' - 15.24 Ha (37.6 Acres)

Hidden Gem on 4.75 Acres

With an end of court location, views to both Mount Macedon and Hanging Rock and a 3 bed 2 bathroom home that is very privately sited, what more could you wish for in a country property? Suitable for a variety of hobby farming or equine pursuits, this property is special in so many ways.

Reserve Price $945,000 View by appointment Peter Wood 0408 866 774

Very rare opportunity to secure a small farming acreage, 2 bedroom cottage in a very picturesque area and most highly regarded aesthetically pleasing area of the beautiful Macedon Ranges. *This could be the last opportunity for many years to purchase a small acerage Kerrie Valley property.

Reserve Price $1,350,000 View by appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

Totally Transparent Declared Reserve Price Auctions At Keatings Real Estate we are proud that since 2003 when we went out on a limb to support the banning of dummy bidding - in the face of strong opposition from many quarters1, that since 2003 we have also been leading the way for auction integrity by succesfully conducting over 120 totally transparent declared reserve price auctions and the call for further auction rules reform2 to require vendors reserve prices to be published in all auction advertisements to stamp out the insidious practice of underquoting, and to improve the trustworthiness of the estate agency profession.

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Hansard Legislative Council 21/5/2003 pages 1678-1679 Legislative Assembly 25/6/2009 pages 2203-2204 and Legislative Assembly 13/9/2016 pages 3415 and 3426

John Keating - Managing Director and Auctioneer

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0419 880 444

Mount Macedon

Taronga "Beautiful Views" 40 Ha (98.9 Acres)

Price $2m

Located only about 9 minutes from the Lancefield township is this exceptional green fields acreage with Shire approved building envelope. Features include magnificent long and wide panoramic views from elevated position to Mount Macedon, outstanding red volcanic soils, excellent pastures, established native trees stands, 7 paddocks, excellent fencing, dam and several fresh water bore site options within the building envelope. If you are looking for something special, this could be the perfect property to establish your dream grand designs home and garden on.

Terms 10% deposit, balance 60/90 days Zoning Farming Zone John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

KN257858

Lancefield 610 west Goldie Road (Corner of Staffords Road)

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Auction Saturday 26th June at 11am

Great location and loads of potential

Woodend 13 Noonan Grove Stunning home by award winning “Elite Homes” - Soon to be completed

The home sits in a nicely elevated position and offers four bedrooms, two living spaces, practical kitchen and dining area, family bathroom and separate powder room. There are exposed timber beams in the living spaces, beautiful hardwood floors throughout and the home is heated by a centrally located slow combustion heater as well as gas hydronic heating (Bottled gas). Reserve Price $945,000 (unless sold prior) View by appointment Land 4 Acres Peter Wood 0408 866 774

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Newham 1067 Rochford Road

Butlers Pantry 19mm spotted gum flooring Zoned heating & cooling 6.5 Star energy rating North facing living & rear garden Price $1,800,000 View by appointment Land 753m2 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

Auction Saturday 26 June at 12 pm

A very special small farm with planning permit - 44.76 Ha (110 Acres)

Features include approximately 1.4 km of sealed road frontage, grey loam and red volcanic soils, established scattered native tree clusters, magnificent long views over gentle undulating country to Mount Macedon, Mount William and the Cobaw Ranges, 5 dams and hay shed. A power supply is also available on the property. Planning permit number PLN/2020/404 recently issued by the Macedon Ranges Shire allows the erection of a dwelling on the property.

Reserve Price $1,475,000 View Saturday 19th June at 3-3.30pm or by appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774 KN257859

Rare chance to secure a very attractive small farm tree change acreage to build your dream home on in prime central Macedon Ranges Location only 3kms from the iconic Hanging Rock and 1.5km from Newham Village

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Sitting beautifully within its park like grounds of 3263 square metres with silver birch, magnolia and ashes within its frame is this late 1980's double brick family home in the style of the classic American Colonial. Enter from the front paved porched into the entry hall which leads to the open plan kitchen and dining featuring bay window with seating, separate living, large bedroom, small bathroom and laundry with external access. Located upstairs are a further three large bedrooms all with built-in robes, vaulted ceilings, two have access to a rear west facing deck and a central family bathroom. Additional features include dorma windows to the front of the house, as well as cottage style windows throughout, electric oven and cooktop, dishwasher, ceiling fans, gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Externally there is a two-car carport with covered access to the kitchen, landscaped gardens with an abundance of flowering bulbs come springtime, established fruits trees, a currently non-operational in-ground pool, two additional carports, a workshop, shed, studio as well as a separate space perfect for a gallery. This is a home to witness the beauty of the changing seasons while being enchanted by what this American beauty has to offer.

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Includes studio and separate space perfect for a gallery 46-48 Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek $865,000 Cantwell Property Castlemaine Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

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Just Listed

A4 B2 C2

23 Sebastopol Road, Kyneton

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• Located on a peaceful rural setting on 19 acres approx. • Well maintained steel framed home with open plan kitchen and dining room • Featuring 60 x 20m fully fenced sand dressage arena and 20m round yard • Nine fenced paddocks varying in sizes with hose safe fencing • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to attend all inspections plus photo ID

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Saturday 19 June 11:00 - 11:30am $1,150,000 - $1,250,000

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For Sale $800,000 - $880,000 Web

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Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

70 Blacks Lane, Drummond North • Three bedroom home plus study on 10 acres approx. • 3 bay shed and 27,000- litres of rainwater • 12 solar panels • 1850’s miners cottage • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to attend all inspections plus photo ID

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

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A5 B2 C2

213 Trio Road, Kyneton

98 Tyquins Road, Taradale

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• Large two storey family home on 6.9 acres approx. • Family room with wood ﬁre and hostess kitchen including granite bench tops and plenty of storage • A separate formal lounge/dining room featuring cathedral ceilings • Ample water supply including three rainwater tanks and bore • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to attend all inspections plus photo ID

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• Vacant parcel of land on 13.5 acres approx. • Being CA 8 section 1A known as 98 Tyquins Road, Taradale • With a current planning permit and beautiful views of the rolling landscape • Nestled close to the historical towns of Kyneton and Malmsbury and they have to oﬀer • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to attend all inspections and photo ID

For Sale $1,400,000 Web

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Jennifer Pearce 0427 422508

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

Kyneton 5422 2678 13 High St, Kyneton rh.com.au/kyneton

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For Sale $445,000 Web

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Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

KN257847

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MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING Brick solid investment opportunity

Located in the heart of the historic commercial precinct this solid brick freehold opportunity comes with a consistent solid tenancy in place making it the perfect investment opportunity. Currently operated as a busy café business the building offers

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two main front rooms, kitchen facilities, storeroom, washing room and rear toilet facilities. There is rear lane access for parking and rear entrance via the decked sitting area. A solid investment offering consistent returns.

Solid brick commercial freehold investment opportunity with consistent tenancy and income 44-46 Main Street, Maldon $449,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811

Ready for family and horses Located on a quiet country road is this peaceful rural setting on 7.8ha (approx) or 19 acres (approx.) of gently undulating farmland ideal for the horse enthusiast. The house is exceptionally well-maintained and well-built with a steel frame, high ceilings and large windows throughout. The home comprises spacious open plan kitchen and family room with reverse cycle split system, four generous size bedrooms, three of which have built-in robes main with walk-through robe and ensuite, laundry plus family bathroom. The home is warmed by gas ducted heating throughout, there are external shutter blinds to all windows and internal access through the garage. The newly built outdoor entertaining area features merbau decking and is great for all year round.

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RUG UP AND HEAD TO AN INSPECTION THIS WINTER It’s no secret… Kyneton is one of the coldest places in Victoria during winter. For buyers looking to secure their new nest in the Macedon Ranges, I recommend rugging up and heading to an inspection this winter before choosing to hibernate until spring.

better chance of scoring their property. There are fewer houses on the market during winter but where quantity lacks, quality rules. This is the time to compare the market and negotiate your best offer.

Kyneton is very cold and future country dwellers need to know what they’re getting into. Winter is the perfect time to see if the house is warm enough and will protect you from the cold, wind and rain. The colder weather will give you a good indication of Whilst spring is considered to be the time to how the winter conditions affect the house buy and sell property, it’s worth considering and if there are any issues with draughts, winter as a possible moment to finding your drainage, natural light and the heating dream house and then enjoying the wattle system. appearing outside your new north-facing So, what are you waiting for? Rug up and window by the time spring comes around. step out into Kyneton’s winter wonderland. One of the biggest advantages of buying a You might even find yourself a hearthome during the coldest months is the lack warming house ready to move in to by of competition. While your fellow buyers are at home warming their toes, you can be spring. inspecting and negotiating and warming up Say hello and chat about the Kyneton your wallet. Winter buyers will have a much market at jenniferpearce.com.au During winter, Kyneton puts on a sparkling show. Once the morning frost lifts, the winter wonderland appears offering many beautiful opportunities for buyers venturing into the market.

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The property features are endless and include a 60 x 20m fully fenced sand dressage arena, a 20m round yard and a concrete wash bay/tie up area. There are nine fenced paddocks varying in size all with horse safe fencing and electric, all paddocks are well maintained and are irrigated with water. Two paddocks have a double shelter and one has a single shelter. There are two dams, two large rainwater tanks to feed the house and a separate tank that feeds the paddocks, a large shed with power, two hay sheds plus storage rooms and two access gates, one at either end of the property. Just a short drive to Piper Street and all Kyneton has to offer.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Four bedroom home on 7.8 hectares with equestrian facilities 23 Sebastopol Road, Kyneton $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 Raine & Horne Kyneton Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508 jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

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SPORTS wrap

Juniors back

The junior season in the Riddell District Football League is set to resume this Sunday, June 20. “After a very tough 2020 and he latest lockdowns, we are very pleased that we are able to alter our season slightly to ensure that we still get all scheduled 14 rounds in, as well as a three-week finals series,” league general manager Jordan Doyle said. “Thanks to everyone for their patience.” Rounds seven to 14 are to be played over the next eight Sundays.

Veterans cricket The Sunbury Macedon Ranges Veterans Cricket Club is looking for veteran players to join its Over 50s, Over 60s and Over 70s teams. The club prides itself for being a family friendly club. Any cricketers interested can obtain further details by contacting Bill Morison on 0458 408 000 or David Cordy on 0418 746 000.

Having a ball! Many years ago, Belles of the Ball were a regular social drawcard in country areas. On Saturday, July 10, two district football netball clubs are conducting balls. Trentham Football Netball Club’s Annual Club Ball (cocktail style) is scheduled to be held at Glen Erin, Lancefield. The same night, Lancefield Football Netball Club is holding its Mid-Season Ball at Kilmore Trackside.

JJunior unior TTigers igers iin n fform orm Kyneton’s U14 Boys hosted Sandhurst in a tough battle at home on Sunday. Kyneton Football Netball Club junior results from round eight in the Bendigo Junior Football League are as follows: Watts Fresh U10 Yellow Goals: Lucas Zylan 2, Thomas Rowles 1, Heath Curtin 1. Awards: Subway - Alec Whyte, The Broker Team Lucas Zylan, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Jasper Shea and Charlie Sherlock. BR Projects U10 Black Goals: Cullen Cattanach 1, Blake Jeffrey 1, Cooper Licari 1, Tyler Saunders 1, Kobe Veitch 1.

Awards: Subway - Percy Snelling, The Broker Team Kobe Veitch, Dynamic Print Group - Wilfred MacDonald and Tyler Saunders. Landmark U12 Mixed Kyneton 3.3-21 def South Bendigo 1.4-10 Goals: Mason Liebelt 2, Flynn Coutts 1. Awards: Subway - James Beattie, The Broker Team Kingston Price, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Joshua Hall, Jackson Tripp, Flynn Coutts and Griffin Fox. Ray White U14 Girls Kyneton 6.9-45 def Strath-

fieldsaye 2.3-15 Goals: Nikola Cox 4, Kisha Monleon 1, Eliza Coutts 1. Awards: Subway - Molly Curtin, The Broker Team Anna Moloney, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Nikola Cox, Charlotte Pennefather, Elka Thompson and Molly Koek. Eve Trans U14 Boys Sandhurst 12.5-87 def Kyneton 7.8-50 Goals: Bailey Ryan 3, Lincoln Koliba 2, Samuel Collard 1, Jackson Balcombe 1. Awards: Subway - William Maguigan, The Broker Team Lincoln Koliba, Dynamic Print

Group Mars Bar - Hunter Murray, Samuel Collard, William Barry and Angus Ferguson. Custom Timber Windows U16 Boys Kyneton 9.4-58 def Maryborough 2.6-18 Goals: Brandan Jeffrey 2, Bodhi Perry 2, Joshua Brown 1, Oliver Morris 1, Harrison Sheahan 1, Benjamin Thompson 1, Lachlan Thompson 1. Awards: Subway - Riley White, The Broker Team - Alex Thomson, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Cormac Sutton, Lachlan Thompson, Joshua Brown and Oliver Morris.

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GOLF results

Golf courses hit hard Fierce and widespread storms last week caused significant damage to many golf courses across the district, with Trentham hit extremely hard. Countless trees have been uprooted or had limbs torn off; some courses are likely to be out of action for several days despite intensive working bees over the weekend. The photo featured, courtesy of Trentham Golf Club, shows some of what volunteers were confronted with at the weekend. Club captain Simon Overden said there was plenty of work to be done to make the popular Trentham course playable again. About 20 volunteers, with an excavator helping, were in action at the weekend. “Any helpers, particularly with heavy equipment to move fallen trees, will be very welcome,” he said. When Trentham re-opens for play, it could be initially confined to 10 holes. It’s a

similar scenario at other district clubs. “Simply devastating” was how Di Brennan (club secretary) summed up the situation at Lancefield, where working bees have made some inroads to the damage. Kyneton Golf Course had plenty of trees – there’s fewer now. Kyneton club secretary Jenny Kerr said 20 dedicated volunteers had made a big impact with the help of an excavator on Saturday morning. “There were four major trees across fairways ... they’ve been cleared, but there’s many damaged trees still requiring attention. “We also lost some of the ones that seemed to get in the way of errant shots,” Kerr quipped, on the way to play a social Ambrose round yesterday morning. Kyneton is pleased to be open for play again so quickly. “A big thank you must go to all members who have helped,” she said. Woodend was also hit hard, with Saturday’s scheduled competition cancelled. Working bees have made good progress towards making the course playable. Some of the damaged trees, whether ornamental of native, had been in their prime. Golf has been hit hard by COVID; with normal revenue sources diminished. Now the freakish wind storms last week have been a further blow. Mount Macedon Thanks to a hardy team of volunteers

who turned up late in the week to begin the job of clearing debris from across the course, the Mount Macedon club was able to get a round in. Martin Bona of the Victorian Emergency Management Institute is also to be thanked for his kind offer of a cuppa, an opportunity to charge mobiles and to open their fridges/ freezers to those without power. The Wednesday gentlemen had a lie in due to the predicted torrential rains but will be back this week. It was difficult to countenance the difference just a few days makes when Saturday was still and even the sun was out, compared to the deluge of biblical proportions endured earlier in the week. A-grade and overall winner was Mark Burrage (11) with 38 points, while runnerup Geoff Pickles (23) was the only other player to achieve handicap or better with 36 points. The club is hopeful it can finally welcome the novice ladies for the first Ladies Get Into Golf session this Sunday; this is dependent upon the easing of travel restrictions between Greater Melbourne and the regions. Romsey Circumstances meant Romsey golfers played a two-person Ambrose on Saturday, with the Medal of Medallists held over. Drainage works from last year ensured almost all the surface water from 100mmplus of rain during the week enter the dams

and once they filled, flowed out of the park. Damage to the course’s trees was very evident with piles of broken branches and felled trees in the middle of the park awaiting a clean up for firewood and then burning. The club thanks Mal, Sevi and Tony for their hard work in clearing the course and repairing storm damage on Friday. An assessor from the shire council marked several trees to be removed. In cool conditions distance off the tees was paramount. On a still, chilly afternoon some excellent golf unfolded. Ambrose winners were Mal Mottram – Craig Sany with 63.75, fro Jost and Mick Squire 64.25. Mick Squire, Jim Patton and Jason Langton finished with the nearest the pin awards. DELAYED PENNANT The delayed women’s pennant grand finals in the Dalhousie District Golf Association are scheduled to be held at Euroa next Monday (June 21). The division one final is between Kilmore and Seymour, with the tee-off at 9.30am. Romsey and Lancefield division two players are scheduled to hit off at 10am. Due to COVID restrictions, only spectators basically involved with the participating teams are permitted to attend. The DDGA wishes the four finalists all the best.

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SPORTS wrap

Fast finish: Madison Lloyd brings Lovin’ Laughs down the outside to defeat favourite Just Jake in the RMBL Investments Rising Stars race at Ballarat. Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos

Comfortable victory: Revhead, ridden by John Allen, wins the Cervus Equipment Maiden Plate. Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos

Good result: Kyneton’s Mick Sell (on right) with Lovin’ Laughs after the win at Ballarat.

Trip worthwhile: Steve Chapman with family-owned Snappy Magnus after his win at Ballarat in the Hygain Winners Choice Handicap. Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos

Gallopers in fine form Bill West

Revhead, Snappy Magnus and Lovin’ Laughs have something in common. The three Kyneton-trained gallopers all won races on the Ballarat synthetic last week, much to the delight of their connections. The victories spread over Monday and Thursday were sandwiched in between the absolutely devastating wind and rain fury that inflicted unfathomable havoc right across the district and far beyond. Mother Nature had her say, LOUDLY. Revhead, a name that sounds like it could attract a cult following if he goes on to better things, broke his maiden status at his seventh start. In the George Osborne stable, the three-year-old gelding sat off the pace and once leading Victorian jockey John Allen made his move, the race was in his keeping. By Testra Rossa from Whitehousewhispers, Revhead started at $3.70.

The win partly made amends for the Osborne-trained second starter Kyla being narrowly beaten at Geelong the previous day. A TONIC FOR TRAINER Snappy Magnus ($7) won his second race for Danielle Chapman, who has been hampered for several weeks with severe back pain that led to a successful operation at the Epworth Hospital. Snappy Magnus, who ran third at Ballarat on May 17, is a real family owned horse with three generations sharing in the success as part owners. Chapman felt that Snappy Magnus would be a good chance on the synthetic tack, and husband Steve was entrusted to seeing the galloper left their North Woodend property to arrive at Ballarat racecourse, and return home safely. Ridden a masterly race in front by Craig Newitt, Snappy Magnus fought on to win by 0.1 length in the BM58 event over 1000m. Chapman, now well on the road to recovery, said

Snappy Magnus, who now has two wins from six starts, was a lovely, determined little horse. ON THURSDAY When Kyneton trainer Mick Sell won with Lovin’ Laughs at Echuca and Moe last November at his first two starts, he stated the four-year-old was “a work in progress”. The work is continuing as Lovin’ Laughs took out the RMBL Investments Rising Stars event at Ballarat on Thursday. Apprentice Madison Lloyd, who has now ridden 50 winners on provincial tracks this season, brought the Kyneton galloper down the outside with a well-timed run to score by 0.8 lengths. Lovin’ Laughs was bred by Leigh and Marty Miles, based in the Romsey-Monegeetta area, and best known for their successes in the harness racing industry. The Miles family members are having plenty of fun with Lovin’ Laughs, only the second galloper they have bred. His third win from nine starts took stake earnings to almost $60,000.

Mini Rangers take the next step

The Macedon and Mitchell Rangers came together for another week of friendly rivalry. This time the Macedon Rangers made the trip to Broadford to be welcomed by the Mitchell Rangers. The weather was perfect for football and to see so many kids eagerly waiting for the first whistle is what it is all about. This week saw several of Mini Rangers graduate to the Under 8s, under the guidance of coach Bodey Dittloff. It didn’t take long for the nerves to settle nerves and an inaugural goal to be scored only to be topped by the celebration. Rangers white and green were up and down the pitch, promising ball skills and a never say die attitude on display. Everyone a winner!

Harley (in front), Madi and Cruz in action for the Rangers.

Cooper in control.

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SPORTS wrap Billy Cart Challenge is racing again

Castlemaine’s favourite event the Castlemaine Billy Cart Challenge is back. “Everyone knows Castlemaine is the home of the hot rod. We’re reminding everyone it's also the billy cart capital of the world,” organiser Camilo Demarco says with a smile. “Sunday October 10 is race day, so tell your aunty to hold off on the wedding and lock in the date.” The organising team are calling out to the community to embrace the motto 'Building Carts, Building Community' and team up with others to get creative and put an entry in. The event is held during Mental Health Week and works to bring the community together. Organisers have changed the race location to allow for a billy cart race that is more fun, inclusive and easier to manage. “This year we are moving the race to Langslow Street - the industrial heartland of Castlemaine where the track has some twists and turns and the opportunity for head to head racing” Camilo explains. “It’s also a longer track for kids to race on which is what it’s all about.” Event organisers, Camilo 'Silverado' Demarco and Jane 'Fast Lane' Goodrich, successfully resurrected the popular family-friendly event in 2017 after last being run in 2003. The event won the MASC Australia Day Award in 2018 for Community

Event of the Year. The race first ran in the late forties and for decades has been a key part of Castlemaine’s history. “Keeping kids on the streets since 1949, that’s the motto for this year. It highlights the long history of this event here in Castlemaine and the love people have for it," Camilo explains. There will be a display of Castlemaine’s finest hot rods at the year’s race. This display will draw on the rich historical connection between hot rod enthusiasts building billy carts in their youth. With more than 50 volunteers and a crowd of more than 2000 in previous years, the event is a big day and attracts not only locals but interstate contestants keen to have a go. An integral part of the event is all the colour, action and creativity. Once again there will be music, stunts and appearances by local community groups. Among the trophies to be won is the Trishy Hay Memorial Trophy for the most creative billy cart. Expect live music, DJs, coffee and food, lots of things on wheels and official Castlemaine Billy Cart Challenge merchandise. Visit www.castlemainebillycart.com. au and follow @castlemainebillycart on Facebook. Registration opens July 1, with vehicle guidelines available on the website.

The Castlemaine Billy Cart Challenge is back.

The Castlemaine Magpies were pleased to return to the park last weekend. Photo: Peter Banko

Magpie stalwart John Watson was once again in everything. Photo: Peter Banko

Magpies tackle the Storm

Castlemaine Football Netball Club was pleased to return to the field and court last weekend after a two-week hiatus due to the COVID lockdown and subsequent restrictions. In a rescheduled round seven fixture, Castlemaine made the trek north to Triple M Park to tackle Strathfieldsaye Storm. It proved a very challenging day for the Seniors going down to a rampaging Storm opposition by 33 goals. Shining lights for the young Magpies were Liam Wilkinson, Brodie Byrne, David Wilson, John Watson, Will Moran and

Jackson Hood. The Reserves also found the going tough against a polished Storm opponent. They managed to put a goal on the board off the boot of Joel Wootton in the final term to secure some reward for their tireless efforts. Best on ground were Jay Hardman, Nicholas O'Brien, Lachlan Hyland, Luke Pritchard and Samuel Banko. The Magpie Under 18s held their own against Strath in the first quarter and only trailed by eight points at quarter time. They pegged another goal through in

BENDIGO LEAGUE SENIORS Gisborne 6.5, 11.9, 14.14, 22.17 (149) d Kyneton 1.0,3.2, 4.6, 7.7 (49). Goals (G) – P. McKenna, J. Scanlon 5, T. Wood, L. Shore 3, B. Bernaki 2, J. O’Brien, T. Fraser, L. Ellings, F. Lakey. Best – M. Lord, Lakey, Scanlon, O’Brien, S. Graham, Fraser. Goals (K) – T. O’Sullivan 2, R. Magin, A. Nolte, N. O’Sullivan, M. Johnston, L. Thompson. Best – N. & T. O’Sullivan, Magin, J. Mangan, Nolte, S. Foreman. Strathfieldsaye 13.2, 19.9, 28.12, 33.15 (213) d Castlemaine 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 (0). Best (C) – C. McCarty, D. Clohesy, B. Henderson, L.

the second stanza while holding Strath to a single goal to trail by just 12 points at half time. Storm broke the shackles in the third term kicking four goals to Castlemaine's one to increase their margin to 32 points. The visitors managed another goal in the final term but Storm went on with the job kicking another three goals to win by 47 points. Goal kickers for the Magpies were Ethan Hein, Luke Anderson, Orland Demaria-O'Sullivan and Matthew Schembri. Best were Angus Mayes, Ashton Keogh, Camblar Kays, Ethan Hein, Jay Denahy

Sharp, B. Slater, L. Gill. Golden Square 18.18 d South Bendigo 15.8. Sandhurst 13.8 d Eaglehawk 10.17. Kangaroo Flat 18.10 d Maryborough 15.5. RESERVES Gisborne 10.10 (70) d Kyneton 4.1 (25). Goals (G) – L. Webber 4, J. Hickmott 3, R. Nicol, S. McCaskill, M. Steinback. Best – Nicol, Summerfield, Hickmott, J. Ellings, Steinbach. Goals (K) – L. Bianco 3, T. Kirk. Best – B. Thrum, Kirk, M. Hanna, J. Plowman, B. Sliwczynski, H. Moore. Strathfieldsaye 26.17 d Castlemaine 1.2. Kangaroo Flat 21.14 d Maryborough 2.3.

and Koby Smith. On the netball court it was a similar story, with Storm claiming a big win in A Grade. The B Grade side faired better managing to get 22 goals on the board, while B Reserve also found their match up a tough contest. The 17 & Under girls dug deep and also produced a great performance to net 22 goals but Strath proved too strong claiming a 31-goal win. This weekend Castlemaine will play host to Golden Square at the Camp Reserve in rescheduled round eight matches.

Golden Square 12.9 d South Bendigo 3.6. Eaglehawk 7.9 d Sandhurst 7.6. UNDER 18s Gisborne 23.13 d Kyneton 3.4. Goals (G) – H. Thomas 5, S. Wilson, J. Hammering 4, C. Flynn 3, D. Lockens, D. McGrath 2, H. Johns, S. Jones, M. Ponton. Best – Weber, R. Penny, Wilson, Lockens, Jones, Thomas. Goals (K) – J. Hassett, C. Thompson, J. Johnson. Best – Hassett, A. Neylon, R. Ferguson, F. Randall, C. Templeton, Johnson. Golden Square 32.20 d South Bendigo 1.0. Sandhurst 11.19 d Eaglehawk 3.1. Strathfieldsaye 10.13 d Castlemaine 4.2.

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The game must go on ... Bill West

Race for the ball: Kyneton’s Angus Nolte and Gisborne’s Braden Spear were in full flight in this contest on the wing early in Saturday’s match at Gardiner Reserve. control on any 'outsiders' wanting to enter the ground, eight matches (five netball and three football) went ahead in fine, cool conditions. Woodend-Hesket provided five footballers to enable Kyneton Reserves to field a team, a gesture much appreciated. The home club has considerable depth on its football playing list, and some of the topliners were still in action on Saturday. Kyneton’s senior footballers have been hard hit by injuries this season; captain Hamish Govan is still sidelined with a bad leg injury and it may be six weeks before he can return to the playing field. ALWAYS IN CONTROL The main football match was one where the home side simply had too much depth in talent, despite the Tigers producing some good passages of play, and defending

Tigers coach Paul Chapman encourages his players at the quarter time break.

strongly when under siege at times. Home ground knowledge was evident with forwards knowing how to create and lead to space. Dangerous forwards Pat McKenna and Jack Scanlon each finished with five goals, and a 55-points lead at half time was converted into a 100-point victory with eight goals in the last term. Both clubs are looking ahead, and respective coaches Rob Waters (Gisborne) and Paul Chapman (Kyneton) acknowledged playing at Gisborne had been a way out of a predicament for the league. “Over 60 players, many young kids, were really pleased to be able to play footy today,” Waters said. Three players debuted in the top Bulldogs’ side and received a warm welcome from teammates.

An uphill battle for netballers Tiger Talk

Hit hard by injuries and player unavailability due to lockdown restrictions, Kyneton netballers faced an uphill battle against welldrilled Gisborne opposition on Saturday. The Tigers deserve plenty of praise for their efforts, some of the girls playing in two games (eight quarters) just to ensure the matches went ahead. A depleted A-squad fought hard, with the A Reserve side producing the highest tally from the club’s five teams. Gisborne eventually prevailed 45-37, with Lauren Angwin Kyneton’s best through her versatile play and never-give-up attitude. In A-grade, the powerful Gisborne side

monopolised the ball on the way to a 74-24 victory, with the very dependable Brooke Mangan Kyneton’s best. The Tigers’ Under 17s may have gone down 67-21, but not without a fight. Charli Copeland took on leadership responsibilities with coaches stuck in Melbourne, and despite being injured, returned to the court and took out the incentive award. Mid-courters Talia Willmott, Millie Clifford and Talia Tobin worked hard, and defenders Lauren Girvan, Tash Baron and Bonny Gread tried hard under constant pressure. From a Tigers’ perspective, a great effort after a mish-mash week. In B Reserve there were also players lining up for their second game; Kirsty Draper

Chapman said the process of lifting the Tigers up the ladder was not going to be achieved overnight. “We should learn a lot playing against top teams over the next three rounds,” he said. The Tigers are home to unbeaten ladder-leader Sandhurst on Saturday, whole Gisborne hosts down-the-ladder Maryborough and will be looking for a percentage boost. Now third on the ladder, the Bulldogs are well aware of the importance of being able to finish in the top three at the end of the home and away season. Wood believes the club has not yet been able to field its strongest side this season due to injuries and unavailability. Kyneton is hoping for a big turn-up of supporters at the Showgrounds on Saturday.

Women’s football

was a constant option and Alayne Burns proved her versatility at both ends of the court. Wing attack Esther McIntyre deserved the Naturally Hair award for a 100 per cent effort across the whole game despite a 69-23 scoreline. B-grade was also hit hard through injuries and coach unavailability, and Ash O’Gara impressed in a new position to work well with captain Lily Nolte. Myriam McIntyre and Loryn Savoia were the other Tiger standouts in their defensive roles. Improvisation was needed and despite a 56-24 home side victory, the Tigers should be proud of their game plan and space creation across the court.

Kyneton’s senior women’s football side faced up to a formidable top-of-the-ladder Golden Square on Sunday. The slick-moving Bulldogs controlled the first half, but the Tigers managed to regroup and apply some pressure in the second half. Belinda Hateley starred in the ruck for the Tigers, dominating in the midfield where Heidi Erasmus and Elizabeth Snell were also prominent. Natalie Korinfsky, Jordan Savoia and Shannon White also figured in the best players for the Tigers. Golden Square justified their ladder position with a 14.10 to 1.1 victory.

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