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Holiday surcharges could save Kyneton traders from a repeat of last year’s empty stores during the Christmas period, Business Kyneton says. The traders group has proposed a town-wide 15 per cent surcharge to remove the obstacle of increased holiday wages that saw many traders stay shut last year. Business Kyneton president Kate Fairley told the Express customers were prepared to shop and dine during last year's holidays but had limited options. "Last year there was widespread criticism from the general public about the number of shops that were closed. It wasn't a pleasant experience for those that were open because of the long wait times," she said. "We're trying to get ahead of that this year and find out what the gaps are. A surcharge is a potential solution to some of the barriers to opening at this time such as increased staff wages. "So far, there has been support for the idea. Many think it could help them and others to reopen but we are still gathering information." Other barriers for traders had also been the lack of staff and desire to spend the holiday period with friends and family. "We're encouraging people to really consider opening this year – even if they can't for the entire time, to think about one special event," Ms Fairley said. "If we don't get enough people to open up, we may need to consider other options, like food and coffee vans, to ensure people can enjoy their time here and to support those who are trading." At the time of speaking to the Express, 61 per cent of Kyneton traders had suggested to Business Kyneton they would open during the holiday period. About 35 per cent indicated they were unsure. Kyneton cafe Monsieur Pierre was one of those to continue trade over last year's holiday period. Monsieur Pierre's Kate Ferguson said closures of other hospitality venues meant Monsieur Pierre was inundated with customers. Continued page 5.

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BUSINESS AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Congratulations to all of the finalists in the Josh’s Rainbow Eggs Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards 2021. The awards recognise businesses that provide outstanding products and services to the shire and beyond, and who are of great value to the community as they provide local jobs, services and supplies.

To find out more about the Awards, including how to vote for the People’s Choice, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-awards. Get involved now and support your favourite local business.

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Angela Crawford Life in lockdown has created many a new phenomenon, including making it difficult for artists to paint live subjects. For this reason, the famed Doug Moran National Portrait Prize has attracted a greater number of self-portraits than usual in 2021 as a reflection of a new reality. It's an irony not lost on semi-finalist Daniel Butterworth, long known for using himself as the model for his extensive body of work. "I've always used myself for different reasons, one because I paint so much and I'm here as a model, free every day, and the other is if I get an idea I want to run with that idea, while I'm excited about it in my head," he told the Express. "And when I do political or social commentary, those ideas are mine, I don't want to put them onto other faces, I don't want to put these ideas on other people, I'm going to own them." The Kyneton artist has had two works

selected in the semi-finals of this year's Prize, one a self-portrait titled Self Giving My All. "(The self-portrait is) just about my dedication to art really and how art's my love and I give it everything, every day I'm painting," he said. "The paint, I wanted it just quick, and meaty, and was happy to compromise detail for the paintwork. "I loved the paintwork on this, I enjoyed how quickly it worked and I didn't fuss about with it." Butterworth's other semi-finalist entry, titled Dale, is a portrait of a follower of the artist's work, Dale Hardy. "My first commission was by him and he's been following my work all through my career," Butterworth said. "He commissioned me to do a full nude of him, and this was the first go at it. "I really enjoyed it but the body was awkward, it just didn't feel relaxed. "That could have been the picture, it was one of the first pictures I took and he

was feeling a bit awkward. "But I really enjoyed the head, so I just cropped the head off and that's the one." Butterworth's style is a mix of impressionism and realism, with a generous amount of expressionism thrown in. "I like to try to keep my paint fresh and I want it to look like it's been done easily, I don't want it to look laboured," he said. "I want it to look like I've just thrown it together." Butterworth has been a finalist in the Doug Moran two times before, and a semifinalist a few more. He was also a finalist in the Archibald Prize in 2016 for a portrait of celebrated local chef Annie Smithers. The artist's brother Matt is also a semifinalist in this year's Doug Moran, as are Castlemaine artists Lyndell Green and Charles Brown and Maldon artist Tricia Migdoll. The DMNPP finalists will be announced on Monday November 1 and the winner declared on Friday November 30 followed by an online exhibition.

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Despite ongoing COVID restrictions, the Kyneton RSL will continue with its commemorative activities to ensure that the fallen are not forgotten. Beersheba Day falls on October 31 and a small wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Light Horse Monument in Jennings Street on that day. Members of the public who wish to lay a wreath or floral tribute on that day are welcome to do so in their own time. Remembrance Day is on Thursday, November 11. The Kyneton RSL will commemorate the day with a small ceremony to be held at the RSL commencing at about 10.45am. "Due to ongoing COVID restrictions, only a limited number of people

are allowed in the venue at any one time," RSL secretary Mike Gretton said. "Therefore, anyone wishing to attend the ceremony must book in with the manager and also have been double-vaccinated against COVID-19. "Electronic or documentary proof of vaccination will be required. Wreaths will be laid at the Cenotaph following the ceremony at the RSL. "Again, members of the public who wish to lay wreaths or floral tributes are welcome to do so in their own time." Re-opening In accordance with government guidelines, the Kyneton RSL will reopen for business on Tuesday, October 26, seven days a week serving lunch

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The Romsey Lancefield RSL will be conduction a Remembrance Day commemoration service at the Romsey and Lancefield Cenotaphs, Main Street Romsey and Lancefield, commencing at 11am on Thursday November 11. The service will be restricted in accordance with current government COVID-19 requirements, but will include a wreath laying service, a minute's silence and the Ode of Remembrance. The public will be welcomed to lay a wreath, providing that the process complies with restrictions in place at the time. Enquiries to Reinhard Goschiniak on 0419 375 060 or John Horan on 5429 3145.

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The sessions are being held Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine. Bookings are required, and can be made by calling 5471 1807. Digital support sessions are also being held at Castlemaine Community House, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, and the Castlemaine Library.

A plan for our future ‘Working together for a healthy, connected shire’ – that’s the promise we committed to recently as Council adopted our new 10-year Community Vision, and four-year Council Plan for the shire. Both documents are the result of extensive community engagement, and work together to set our strategic direction and priorities in the coming years. Thanks to everyone who shared their feedback.

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It’s National Children’s Week (23–31 October) and there’s lots on offer. Enjoy an art exhibition, story book exploration, free giveaway packs, and an online forum for parents about gender equality in the early years. For more details, visit the ‘News’ section of our website or pick up a ﬂyer from the Civic Centre, Castlemaine Library and other locations in the shire.

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Works are now complete on Elphinstone Primary School’s $63,120 upgrade to refurbish the toilets to improve amenity, cleanliness and hygiene. More than 300 Victorian government schools have been allocated funding to fast-track priority projects under the Minor Capital Works Fund to improve learning environments as well as the condition and character of schools.

We’re looking forward to getting to work and delivering what we’ve set out to achieve.

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Don’t forget that if you’re a ratepayer or live in our shire you can drop off your green waste for free at our Castlemaine and Maldon transfer stations between Saturday 30 October and Monday 15 November. Bring proof of shire residence on entry.

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Castlemaine's Bridge Hotel and a host of talented local artists are set to feature in huge lineup of live events this weekend as part of the launch of the state government's 'Play On Victoria' regional series. Regional Victorian music fans can rejoice with the return of live music with 18 artists to perform in eight of their favourite outdoor venues across the state. Artists include Allara, Annie-Rose Maloney, Bec Goring, Benny Walker, Dallas Frasca, Dan Kelly, Galaxy Hop, Gareth Liddiard, Hannah Blackburn, Harry Hookey, Jess Ribeiro, Kutcha Edwards, Leah Senior, Shaun Kirk, Skyscraper Stan, The Kite Machine, The Maes, and This Way North. The Bridge Hotel will host a day of live music this Sunday October 31 with locals Jess Ribeiro, Galaxy Hop, and Hannah Blackburn to hit the stage along with Gareth Liddiard. Bridge Hotel co-owner and local artist manager, Jeremy Furze, said it was terrific to see the live music scene kick off again after a really difficult couple of years for the industry. "It's been a real challenge for artists, particularly emerging younger artists who have been unable to get out and tour and build a fanbase and an audience," he said. Several Castlemaine-based musicians will also be performing at other regional 'Play On' venues including Dan Kelly who

will feature at Dart and Marlin, Warrnambool and The Maes who will headline at Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong. Kelly said after a year and a half stuck in his home he was ready to get out and communicate with people. "I can't wait!" he said. Galaxy Hop frontman Tom Norton agreed. "Being back on The Bridge stage will be like seeing my mother after a two-year mother hiatus!" he laughed. Fellow muso Hannah Blackburn said it was great to have a gig to motivate her to write and practise. "I look forward to sharing some new material I have been working on during the lockdowns. It's always such a supportive audience in Castlemaine," she said. Play On has been established to reinvigorate the state’s communities and towns by providing a boost to local businesses and tourism environments across Victoria. The events be delivered in line with each venue’s COVIDsafe Plan approved by the chief health officer and trial safe settings on Victoria’s Roadmap to Deliver the National Plan. Music lovers attending Play On must be fully vaccinated to experience these live music events and enter the venues. A proof of vaccination certificate will be required upon entry and masks will need to be worn. Play On Victoria tickets are available from each venue. For details visit vmdo.com.au/ playonvic

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From page 1. "Because so many were shut people were coming to us and there were much longer wait times than usual," she said. "Kyneton is experiencing much more tourist trade than it ever has. The holiday period has become such a busy time and we've got to think about how all traders and the town can benefit from this." Ms Ferguson said Business Kyneton had opened conversation among traders about the hurdles to opening and tried to workshop ideas. "A surcharge is not something we would instigate or do on our own but if it means that more businesses could open, that are historically shut at that time, we support that," Ms Ferguson said. "Given the horror year that hospitality has had throughout the pandemic, we encourage more people to consider opening. There is going to be a mass exodus from Melbourne when the lockdowns lift and we should be prepared for that." The holiday surcharge is an idea that Business Kyneton continues to explore and gain data on. The group will support businesses that would like to implement the surcharge by way of signage and information.

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The Macedon community was quick to rally behind a bid to secure a defibrillator for the heart of their town. Local nursing student Emily Moody's online fundraiser reached its $2875 target in less than 24 hours. "I was pretty excited – I didn't expect that sort of support straight away," Emily told the Express. "I had been wanting to do this for some time but the recent sudden death of a relative is what prompted me to act." The 20-year-old's fundraiser was kickstarted with a significant donation from attendees to the funeral. "The response has been incredible," she said. "People are pretty happy to hear Macedon is getting a defibrillator." The heart-starter has been ordered and will soon be installed outside the Macedon Newsagency and Post Office at Victoria Street. Before now, the only other publicly accessible defibrillator for the town was located at Tony Clarke Reserve. Its arrival will coincide with Shocktober – Ambulance Victoria's heart health awareness month. St John's Ambulance Australia says every year more than 30,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests occur across the country. For every minute without defibrillation, the survival rate of a cardiac arrest decreases by 10 per cent. As part of Shocktober, Macedon Newsagency and Post Office will share videos to social media that demonstrate how to use the defibrillator. The machine will be publicly accessible 24/7, monitored under security cameras. View Macedon Newsagency and Post Office's Facebook page for updates.

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Farmers in the north central catchment region can join a program aimed at rewarding them financially for improving, enhancing and maintaining existing native vegetation on their farms. The North Central catchment is the only one in Victoria to be chosen for the Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot. The pilot is a key part of the Australian Government’s $66.1 million Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship Package. North Central Catchment Management Authority environmental assets program manager, Nicole Bullen, said the pilot was a great chance for local farmers to take advantage of the benefits. “A lot of farmers in our region are also environmental stewards, and this program rewards and encourages that,” she said. “Under the pilot project, farmers can apply for funding for activities that help them care for remnant native vegetation on their properties, including activities such as fencing installation, weeding, pest control and replanting." Details about the Enhancing Remnant

Vegetation Pilot, including eligibility, pricing and application guides, can be found at www.agriculture.gov.au/agriculturestewardship. North Central CMA can help by providing local advice to applicants to ensure these important patches of native vegetation are protected for generations to come. Ms Bullen said on-farm native vegetation was an important part of protecting the health of our catchments. “The North Central CMA works at a landscape-level with a range of community members and partners to deliver lasting change,” she said. “And sustainably managed land doesn’t just help farmers and their stock. It also improves the health of the broader catchment. A lot of things people do on their land can impact, for good or bad, the health of local waterways.” If you want to know more about the project, email agstewardship@awe.gov.au or call 1800 329 055. Be quick to apply online at www. agriculture.gov.au/agriculturestewardship. Applications close 5pm on October 27.

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People connectors reach out

Sometimes all it takes is a conversation. A new project in the Macedon Ranges aims to talk with community members about their mental health and help link them with wellbeing services in the area. With the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic still felt throughout Australia, the Assisting Communities through Direct Connection project is going door-to-door to check in with locals. The Macedon Ranges site is one of 20 being run around Australia by Community Mental Health Australia. CMHA is working with local service provider, HMS Collective, to door knock in Gisborne and Romsey from October 2021 to January 2022. “Unfortunately for many reasons people do not want to talk about or even think about their mental health,” said CMHA CEO Bill Gye. “People may prefer to tough it out, hide it from others, or avoid the stigma. The ACDC Project is going directly to households to engage them in conversation about these important issues.” ACDC Project workers are not typical door knockers. They make contact via friendly ‘people connectors’ who let people know about the free services available and deliver an information pack with a fridge magnet and brochures. The local services included in the information packs are easily accessible and relevant to the Macedon Ranges community. The ACDC Project line manager, Jacqui Wilkinson, hopes the project will have multiples areas of impact for the local community. “The project will help to reduce the stigma around mental health in our community, create awareness of our local mental health and wellbeing services, and provide

ACDC Project’s people connectors, Jacqui Wilkinson, Emily Wolsey, Shannon Sharkey and Andrew White, are door knocking around Gisborne and Romsey checking in on people’s mental health. opportunities for future improvements in mental health in the Macedon Ranges,” she said. The other aim of the ACDC Project is to gather feedback on any service gaps, so that improvements can be made by local, state and federal governments. Shannon Sharkey, a people connector in the Macedon Ranges, said she was not sure how people would respond to someone showing up at their door, but locals had been more than friendly so far.

“It has been a really positive experience with most householders being interested in having a chat with us. People are really grateful once they feel they have been listened to,” Shannon said. For each of the communities visited throughout Australia, the ACDC Project will generate data and information about the reasons why people do not access support from local services. The findings of the ACDC Project evaluation report will contribute to discussions

about funding for community managed mental health services in Australia, and how the mental health support needs of people in communities are delivered. “This will benefit our community in many ways not just now while we are door knocking and having meaningful social interactions, but also into the future for how mental health services are delivered in regional and rural communities,” Jacqui said. The project is funded by the Department of Social Services.

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The North Central Catchment Management Authority has created a new program aimed at facilitating natural resource management investment in local projects, and is looking for community ideas. The Business Development Program is about turning community ideas into action, by working together to identify, develop and deliver NRM projects for the region. “This is an exciting initiative for our catchment,” North Central CMA business development manager Matt Dawson said. “It provides an opportunity for community groups and investors to partner with

us and leverage our capability, tap into our knowledge, and lean on our successful partnerships. “It means locals can use our experience and reputation to deliver natural resource management projects in their communities, we can help them with funding, and we can attract funding for further projects the community has already identified as priorities for us.” Mr Dawson said the North Central CMA had listed 12 projects ready for investment and wanted the community’s help to develop more. “We want the best outcomes for our

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Kinders in the Macedon Ranges can access state government support for better ventilation measures to help keep children and staff COVIDsafe. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced more than $7.5 million in grants statewide will be available for local not-for-profit kindergarten services. Funding is now open to all Victorian not-for-profit funded sessional and long day care providers offering a funded three or four-year-old kindergarten program. Eligible services will be sent an email where they simply opt-in for the grant, which can be spent on ventilation and air purification enhancements as well as small-scale building works like adding or replacing windows and installing outdoor shade structures to increase learning outside.

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After nearly 1,000 contributions, and dozens of community and stakeholder meetings, your community vision is complete. In 2031, our community is connected to each other, and comes together to build and celebrate an inclusive, creative shire. We are a healthy community that values the natural beauty of the Djaara Country we live on. We know that preserving our natural environment means living sustainably and caring for country. We are protecting our shire from the threat of climate change by working together at the local level. We are a welcoming community where everybody has access to services and supports, and opportunities for housing, education, employment and creative and social pursuits. We’re known as a vibrant place which draws upon its creative spirit and shared heritage. We’re building a place where everyone can enjoy the beauty, history and friendliness of the shire. From that vision – Mount Alexander Shire Council has created its four-year Council Plan. Our three pillars are:

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Psychedelic therapies show promise Hope of providing safe and effective psychedelic-assisted treatment for Australians suffering from severe depression, post traumatic stress disorder and other mental illnesses is gaining ground. The Australian Therapeutic Goods Association recently releasing the findings of an independent review it had commissioned on the therapeutic value, benefits and risks of MDMA and psilocybin (magic mushrooms) for the treatment of key mental health disorders. The review findings reinforce safety in using both MDMA and psilocybin for strictly medicinal purposes as part of psychotherapy in medically controlled environments. This follows Mind Medicine Australia’s application to the TGA earlier this year to reschedule these medicines from Schedule 9 of the Poisons Standard (prohibited substances) to Schedule 8 (controlled medicines). Mind Medicine Australia chairman Peter Hunt said they were very hopeful these medicinal therapies would now be rescheduled. The TGA Medicines Scheduling Committee will meet in early November with a final decision about rescheduling these

medicines to be announced in December. Mr Hunt said Australia’s mental health statistics were some of the worst in the world. According to the Productivity Commission, one in five Australians had a mental illness even before the current pandemic, which has significantly worsened mental health outcomes in this country. One in eight Australians were on antidepressants, including one in four older people and one in 30 younger people. Mr Hunt said these were terrible statistics and evidenced an enormous amount of suffering in our society. "One of our great problems is the minimal innovation in the sector now for decades, and treatment outcomes for many Australians are poor,” he said. To promote further knowledge and discussion on the treatments, MMA will be holding an International Summit on Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Illness and two-day Introductory Workshop Program in Psychedelic Therapies online on November 17-20. Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month, the MMA has also released a new book sharing the psychedelic healing stories of 53 Australians, in their own words.

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Victoria will reach its 80 per cent double-dose vaccination milestone almost a week ahead of schedule on Friday, when more restrictions will end from 6pm. Regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne will have the same restrictions and people will be able to travel to and from both areas. Most indoor settings, including restaurants, pubs, gyms and hairdressers, will open with no caps subject to a DQ4 (1 per 4sqm) limit, if all staff and patrons are fully vaccinated. Most outdoor settings will remain at DQ2 (1 per 2sqm) limit up to 500, where staff and patrons are fully vaccinated. For indoor seated venues including cinemas and theatres, there will a 75 per cent capacity or DQ4 up to 1000 people and for non-seated indoor entertainment venues there will be a DQ4 limit with no patron cap. Outdoor seated and non-seated entertainment venues including stadiums, zoos and tourism attractions will be open with a DQ2 limit up to 5000 where staff and patrons are fully vaccinated.

Mind Medicine Australia are hopeful the substances will be rescheduled and made available for medicinal therapies to assist Australian’s with treatmentresistant mental illnesses.

Mind Medicine Australia Castlemaine Chapter convener and local psychoanalytic psychologist, Deborah Coulthard, said it was very heartening that the TGA had undertaken the independent literature review. She said according to Professor David Nutt of Imperial College, the TGA's previous conclusions were not based on modern research and they had mistakenly been told that these substances were addictive. "From studies here and around the world, further research seems more than justified. A rescheduling should make research easier," she said.

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Events – such as music festivals – will be able to host up to 5000 attendees, subject to any restrictions related to the venue. Masks will remain mandatory indoors but will no longer required outdoors. It is recommended people continue to wear a mask outdoors where they cannot physically distance. Greater freedoms will occur when Victoria hits the 90 per cent double-dose vaccination target for those aged 12 years and over – predicted to be as early as November 24.

"Many people who have participated in trials report that a time with these substances is ‘not a picnic’. It can be gruelling and emotionally painful. "It is a price that people with treatmentresistant depression and anxiety report they are willing to pay. "It is essential that we get these new medicines rescheduled so people can have access to them in a supervised and controlled setting. "As a clinician, I am witness to much pain and suffering. Any new treatment that gets these early results is certainly of great interest," Ms Coulthard said.

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Newnham Earthmoving's James Horvat has been named Victorian Apprentice of the Year in the Civil Contractors Federation Earth and Training Awards. The Gisborne local joined Newnham Earthmoving in 2018 after completing school with a strong academic performance but his career at a “loose end”. He had taken a gap year to assess his options and after confirming abattoir work was not for him, tried his hand at Newnhams in Romsey. James quickly grew confidence in pipe laying, services installation, the use of GPS technology and the operation and care of plant and equipment. He soon realised that, for him, this had become more than a fill-in job: in civil construction he had found his passion. James cancelled his gap-

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council is a finalist in the 2021 Premier’s Sustainability Awards. The council was recognised in the Healthy Environment category for its project ‘Healthy Landscapes for Healthy Livestock’. The project was initiated in response to poor land management outcomes observed across the shire. The aim was to build the capacity of local livestock farmers to implement regenerative agriculture techniques that: improved soil health, enhanced biodiversity, and enhanced onfarm resilience to a changing climate. Delivered online, the initiative used a combination of expert advice, webinars and short courses to engage with farmers and landowners with an evaluation of 110 participants showing that all had changed their land management practices. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas congratulated the council for joining an impressive list of 35 finalists. The awards recognise and reward individuals, businesses, government and community groups across metropolitan and regional Victoria who are leading the way to a circular climate resilient economy through sustainable innovation and practices. Winners will be announced at an online event in November. For profiles of this year’s finalists and more information on the Awards, visit: sustainability.vic.gov.au/psa

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Macedon Ranges Plumbing's Andrew Jan is in the running for a national title after winning Victorian Apprentice of the Year in the Industry Excellence Awards. The Drummond resident took up a plumbing apprenticeship to begin a new career after 11 years in the thoroughbred breeding industry. Andrew said he was keen to learn a trade and after speaking to a friend in plumbing he was offered an apprenticeship. He joined Macedon Ranges Plumbing in September 2019 and enjoyed working on various projects around Macedon Ranges and surrounds. "It has been challenging and rewarding, and we are involved in a diverse range of work that enables me to use lateral thinking and really push myself," he said. Macedon Ranges Plumbing's Simon and Sofie Lowe said Andrew had been an instrumental member of the team and a great example of finding a job you love later in life and succeeding in it.

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removing the trees," Cr Henderson said. "But I think the objectors will be very pleased to note that the applicant has amended the the application to avoid removing the trees." Councillors heard that the 14th objection was from the CFA whose concern related to lack of consultation over the proposal, with Cr Matthew Driscoll expressing his concerns that hierarchical involvement by the organisation had "pitted the local SES and CFA against each other". For this reason, Cr Driscoll said he would be voting against the proposal. Cr Bill Maltby was the only other councillor to vote against granting approval, meaning the application won the green light with all other councillors in favour. "Thirteen of the 14 objections were about the removal of the trees," Cr Rosie Annear said. "I think that most of the objectors are satisfied. I think the SES has done a really good job of listening to the concerns of objectors. "The building is very old and tired and their membership is dwindling. "They would like to recruit more members and I think this is going to be a huge asset to them," Cr Annear said. Moving the motion in favour of approval, Cr Christine Henderson said the Castlemaine SES had been operating under substandard conditions for some time.

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In one of Kyneton’s loved streets this beautiful property with its undeniable 19th century origins has been brought into the 21st century with stunning effect; today it is the entertainer’s home to be enjoyed by family and friends. The street outlook provides undisputed Victorian symmetry. Entering the property through a stained glass adorned doorway, the spotted gum flooring in the hallway becomes visible and is exquisite. It soon becomes evident that the flexible floorplan offers many possibilities courtesy of the sympathetic extension and architectural intervention. There are four bedrooms and a study, the master and retreat as well as the most divine bathroom, are at the rear being totally independent creating zoned living. The large open plan living, dining and brilliant kitchen take full advantage of a much-envied sun drenched private north facing rear yard, as well as enjoying

water views of the heated pool/spa in all seasons. The expansive timber deck terrace leads down to the fire pit which sits snuggly on a sandstone paved area enabling a spot to entertain your guests. If your aim is to be self-sufficient then you are a fair way there with six chooks in a quaint chicken house and raised vegetable gardens. There are two Colourbond garden sheds and a 5KW solar system with state-of-the-art German solar panels. The property includes dual zone heating/air conditioning, gas ducted heating, as well as a gas log fire in the study. A Euro style laundry with plenty of storage space throughout. All four bedrooms have built-in robes, the two bathrooms both have baths. Step out the front door and literally everything is a stroll from this property. This is arguably Kyneton’s premier lifestyle position, with the aquatic centre at the end of the street, cafes at the other and only an hour from Melbourne CBD.

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1236 Kyneton-Metcalfe Road, Kyneton - $2,500,000 With its boundless water supply, and 2 magnificent arenas, Indoor and Outdoor it is as good as it gets for year round elite training in any weather, and has hosted some of the world’s top Dressage Trainers, all of whom were most impressed with the quality of the buildings, the arena surface and the superior layout of the whole property. There are 18 stables inside the Indoor Complex, a full width glassed in gallery on the first floor, including a comfortable viewing and recreation area with facilities guaranteed to please the most discerning visitor. The Complex sits on 20 gently sloping acres 5 kilometres from Kyneton township and a similar distance from The Calder Freeway and is 1 hour from Melbourne CBD. Call George to arrange an inspection or to discuss further on 0418 315 936

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61 Beauchamp Street Kyneton Renovated with an eye for detail this home comprises a neutral pallet, hardwood floating floors, a contemporary kitchen and natural light filled lounge room. Features include double glazed sliding doors to the rear deck, gas ducted heating, open fireplace and split system.

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"Cairngorm", a stately late Victorian brick home elevated on its generous allotment of 1000sqm within a landscaped garden, is beautifully maintained and with a spacious tworoomed studio space, plus shedding. The home features a grand entry, three gracious bedrooms - two retain original fireplaces, main with built-in robes, a central contemporary bathroom, a powder room for guests, and a European style laundry plus storage. The rear of the house opens into a vast kitchen/ family area with soaring ceilings with north-facing french doors leading to a vine-covered pergola with external kitchen facilities. Improvements include an abundance of period details, reverse cycle units for heating and cooling, gas log fire, built-in cabinetry, kitchen with gas cooking, dishwasher and excellent storage, quality window furnishings. Externally a two-roomed studio space is located at the rear of the property. The studios are solid brick and carpeted, with reverse cycle heating and cooling. There is also a storage shed, a potting shed, an office, car parking for one car, plus the original stables now

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for sale Cairngorm c1904 320 Barker Street, Castlemaine A stately late Victorian brick three-bedroom home elevated on its generous allotment of 1000sqm within a landscaped garden, and with a spacious two-roomed studio space, plus shedding. A vast kitchen/ family area with soaring ceilings with northfacing french doors leading to a vine-covered Neil Tait pergola. Cairngorm is Castlemaine at its best.

Adelphi c1890 5 Myring Street, Castlemaine Adelphi is an unexpected delight exemplifying late Victorian Goldﬁelds Boom style architecture. This impressive double fronted weatherboard home with bull-nose verandah sits within an exquisite well-established garden, setting the romance of oldworld charm. Adelphi combines old-world romance with practical modern living.

Stonebale 77 Castlemaine Street, Fryerstown A delightful stone and straw-bale home on a spacious 2946sqm - 2 blocks, sitting across 3 separate titles and backing onto Crown Land. The original stone home was built in 1958, with the straw extension added 10 years ago. Together they combine to form a delightful four-bedroom family home, in a vibrant Goldﬁelds village setting.

Over the Creek 3 Princess Street, Campbells Creek Set between Campbells Creek and Castlemaine overlooking the creek, this level Township zoned, North facing, elevated building block on 750sqm is fenced and with all services at the boundary; a perfect spot for any home, especially those looking for the eco-beneﬁts of maximum solar gain. The title will be available by early 2022.

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Ready to Go Lot 2, 154 Duke Street, Castlemaine Ready to go and on the top of Wesley Hill is this generous allotment of 573 sqm has access to both Duke Street and Prendergast Street. Services have been pitted to the site, including electricity, sewer, stormwater and phone line. With main access from Prendergast Street and a new address of 31 Prendergast Street, Castlemaine.

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Master Builders Victoria welcomed the full return of building and construction in Victoria late last week as the Victorian community hit the 70 per cent vaccination target. MBV CEO Rebecca Casson said the 'opening up' announcement from the Victorian government was terrific news for the building and construction industry, particularly for MBV’s small-scale construction and renovation members. “MBV has continued to work closely with the Victorian Government on the workforce restrictions related to building and construction projects, and particularly on behalf of our small-scale construction and renovation members,” Ms Casson said. “Given our industry’s huge contribution to reaching the Victorian community’s vaccination target, we have been advocating for all parts of our sector to be permitted to fully open - with no workforce limitations when our community reaches the 70 per cent vaccination rate. “The latest announcement is great news for our whole sector and means that more people can now get back to work in our industry. “It also means that more Victorians can now move into their new home by Christmas, and renovations can be completed in time to celebrate the New Year. “Once again, MBV has been instrumental in securing this positive outcome for our members and industry. However, our work doesn’t stop there as we are continuing to advocate to the Victorian government on the re-opening of display homes, sales suites, and colour selection centres.

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2.12 Ha (5.2 Acres) approx with privacy, productivity and potential

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This tumble brick family home is set privately at the top of Sunday 28th November at 2pm the hill with views over the olive grove, the vines, and down Unless Sold Prior the valley towards the Taradale center. EPR: $750,000 to $825,000 The home offers 3 sizable bedrooms, a separate study or retreat room, 2 bathrooms, and two living areas. Outside, machinery shedding, workshop View area galore, and garaging for 2+ vehicles complete a very Call Agent for details. attractive package. The property includes excellent fencing, dam and reticulated watering system, and additional self-contained 1 bedroom dwelling, ideal for inlaws, grown children, or AirBNB accommodation. This property is your paradise, waiting for you. caine.com.au

2.12 ha

Contact Paul Caine 0407 393 900

KN260398

50 Back Road, Taradale

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Newly renovated This home and unit have been recently restored with new flooring, lighting, a new kitchen, bathroom, new roof and painting throughout. This property boasts a large, open living space and modern kitchen. The living area includes two split systems for cooling and heating. There are three good sized bedrooms, two with built-in robes and master offering a walk-in robe and ensuite plus clean and crisp bathroom with shower, bath and vanity. There is a spacious laundry and separate toilet. There is also a single undercover carport and undercover outdoor entertaining. Solar power of 6KW is also connected to save on energy costs. The property also features a separate three-bedroom unit with kitchen/meals area and a separate lounge - a great opportunity for a dependent relative or a B&B for a passive rental income. Walking distance to the school precinct sporting facilities and shopping centre Call today to book a private inspection. Photo ID must be provided prior to all inspections.

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Home and unit present various options 21 Beauchamp Street, Kyneton $725,000 - $775,000 Raine & Horne Kyneton Jennifer Pearce 5422 2678 / 0427 422 508 jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

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Opportunity knocks a mix of polished wooden floors and tiles, high ceilings, most bedrooms have built-in robes and there is gas heating and gas cooking. Taking advantage of the sloping block, the rear garden is tiered with a grassed area at the top and rock walled gardens with some established plantings and plenty of room to further landscape. A paved seating area flows directly from the second living and there is more room for gardens and access down the side. An opportunity too good to miss.

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MUCKLEFORD

CA 7, 8 & 11F Sec 8A Butchers Road

$520,000 - $540,000

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A BEAUTIFUL BUSHLAND ESCAPE WITHIN EASY REACH OF MELBOURNE

4/266-270 High Street

$190,000 - $195,000

• Approximately 92 acres on three parcels

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Di Selwood 0488 148 358

• Natural bushland with approx 36 acres of cleared land to the road frontage • Backing onto the Muckleford State Forest • Three dams on site - Good fencing and power available

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Roomy weatherboard with scope to enhance 57 Johnstone Street, Castlemaine $595,000 Property Plus Di Selwood 5447 4088

A2 B1 C1 YOUR CHANCE FOR LIFESTYLE ADVANTAGES • Well-positioned unit in friendly Rosedale Residential Village

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• Beautiful natural light, split system heating and cooling

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• Two bedrooms with built-in robes

Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512

KN260394

High set on a low-maintenance block with a great ‘walk to everything’ location, this roomy weatherboard home offers scope to further enhance and makes a great choice for those wanting to reduce their carbon footprint and leave the car at home. Deceptively spacious, the home is neat and tidy and offers the option of four bedrooms or three and a large study. There are two living areas, an open plan kitchen/ dining, central family bathroom plus second shower and large laundry room with separate toilet. The home has

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Woodend 57 High Street

The former Stationmaster’s Residence – circa 1897 Accommodation includes long central entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen/meals/ family room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and utility room.

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Auction Saturday 13 Nov. at 11am Reserve Price $845,000 John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

Prime location at the entrance to the vibrant Woodend Shopping Village and with the V-Line Station literally at your back door. Ideal opportunity for first home buyer, someone seeking to establish a home based business to take advantage of prominent position, or to demolish existing residence and build a new home, or to develop the huge 1058m2 site by subdividing and building two townhouses – Subject to Council Approval.

Mount Macedon 1337 Mount Macedon Road 'Lake Strathmore'

An exceptionally picturesque greenfields property and undeniably one of the best permanent living or country retreat tree change opportunities ever offered for sale in the beautiful Macedon Ranges.

Auction Saturday 20 Nov. at 11am Reserve Price $925,000 John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

The property offers unique privacy, sealed road frontage, adjoins the 2,379 Ha (5,800 acres) Macedon Regional Park providing direct access for bushwalking and horse riding in protected forest land and is only 55 kms (40 minutes) Melbourne Airport, 70 kms (60 minutes) Melbourne CBD by the Calder Freeway.

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Features include approximately 5 acres of cleared land with good soil and recently approved building envelope for your dream residence - and Macedon Ranges Shire Planning Permit for a dwelling reference PLN/2019/187, a second 2 acre Chestnut orchard area and approximately 60 acres of some of the most beautiful native treed flora and fauna environment within which are Lake Strathmore plus 4 springfed dams and several formed walking/driving tracks. There is a view to Camels Hump.

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Excellent family home with stunning views

Situated adjoining the Wyralla 2600m2 Reserve and sited to capture magnificent long views over Gisborne township to Mount Macedon this excellent family home has much to offer and good value. Accommodation of approximately 216m2 (23 squares) plus integrated 6m x 7.5m garage includes entrance hall, very large north facing light filled family living / kitchen / meals area – opening to an alfresco dining porch, separate study, large main bedroom with ensuite, 2 other bedrooms, bathroom and laundry.

Romsey - Lancefield

'Lalbert' - 106 Acres (43 Ha) Plus 5 acres unused road license 2398 Romsey Road (Corner Summerleigh Lane) Executors Realisation Sale - A/C Estate of J.P. (Jack) Smith 96 Years same family ownership Features including very aesthetically pleasing country with undulating to steep aspects, good balance of red volcanic and grey loam soils, plus some river flats, double frontage to Deep Creek, good dam, good fencing, sealed road frontage, 550m long Poplar tree driveway, modest 3 bedroom weatherboard cottage circa 1920/1958 in beautiful established garden setting, machinery and hay sheds and shearing shed. A perfect tree change opportunity to renovate existing residence or demolish and build your new dream home in a beautiful rural setting.

Auction Saturday 20 November at 3pm

Price Guide $900,000 - $975,000 John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

Auction Saturday 20 November 1pm

Reserve Price $2m John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

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Gisborne - 14 Kurung Court East (off Wyralla Cres.)

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Superbly positioned in a highly sought-after pocket of McKenzie Hill, nearby to Winters Flat school, Castlemaine Golf Course and the local walking-riding rail-trail to Maldon, this impressive four-bedroom modern property presents a fantastic opportunity for a new family to start sampling the many delights of the Castlemaine lifestyle. Set on a generous and level block of 1074m2 (approx.) the focus inside is firmly on relaxation and entertainment with two spacious living areas. There is a standout white-light kitchen with stone benches, quality appliances and a large butlers pantry. The expansive open plan dining-living space has glassed doors that open to a large covered alfresco area with patio blinds. The home has four double bedrooms with built-in robes, including a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, plus the main bathroom has a bath and separate toilet. Perfect for work from home options, a spacious office-study features great storage and built-in cabinetry. The home has double glazed windows throughout and has grid-connected solar too. There is a double garage with direct home access, and a second driveway that leads to a detached garage with carport for a caravan space. A solar heated, fenced in-ground pool offers great entertaining and summer relaxing in your own space. Quality, space and style with attention to detail awaits.

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Luxury finish and style with much space plus pool and garage 47 Ireland Street, McKenzie Hill $995,000 - $1,045,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811

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$895,000

339 Sinclairs Lane DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY CHARM WITH RUSTIC STYLE, SPACE, VIEWS and OVER 12 ACRES TO PLAY

4A2B 7C

Quietly positioned on a level 12 acre parcel with grazing land, a large dam and forest trails just nearby, this thoughtfully planned rural hamlet features a Mud-brick home with great space, design and flexibility. The country style earthen home has large windows and verandahs on 3 sides with lovely rural vistas that stretch down the valley with Mt Alexander in the background. The home offers a flexible floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 2 living zones, 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms - it can be used as a 3 bedroom home with a self-contained unit under the roof-line. The home is light and airy, features a solid timber modern kitchen, lovely bathroom with shower and claw foot bath, wood fire heating and some reverse cycle air-conditioning. There is 5.9kW of grid connected solar too. The property has a substantial workshop-garage with power, garaging space for 6 cars, plus workshop rooms, a carport and caravan port bays.

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$975,000

66 Elizabeth Street 1960s GRACE AND STYLE WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS & 5 CAR GARAGING!

3A1B 5C

Quality character and exceptional space are only a few of the property features that await a discerning buyer of this home. The lovely and solid 1960s Classic Cream brick home, is surrounded by delightful stunning gardens to create an atmosphere of a relaxing lifestyle. Spacious living rooms features natural light and garden outlooks. There is a classic formal entry patio and hallway, 3 bedrooms, modern as new bathroom, laundry and 2 toilets. There is a new crisp white kitchen with a Black and White Smeg 900mm oven, integrated fridge and dishwasher and a casual dining and living space with a gas log ﬁreplace. A large entertaining lounge features a bar, wood ﬁre, large windows with garden aspect, and glassed doors that lead to a covered alfresco BBQ area. The gardens and grounds are level, well fenced and feature colour, shade and privacy, plus the promise of potential for subdivision or a second home STCA.

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$639,000

14 Baird Street

SO MUCH SPACE IN THE WONDERFUL WESLEY HILL LOCALE!

3A1B 2C

This smartly updated and super spacious 1960s era Brick home enjoys a sunny garden setting in Baird Street with the nearby Wesley Hill market and Moonlight Flat walks all at your doorstep. The generous ﬂoor plan has over 144m2 of living space (15.5 Squares) and features 3 bedrooms (2 with robes), large windows, central bathroom, large entry vestibule, modern timber kitchen with walk-in pantry, and a very spacious lounge-dining room with reverse cycle air, and adjoining family room with wood ﬁreplace and large glassed doors that open to a covered garden verandah and garden outdoor area. The front gardens have roses, shade trees with a north-east aspect plus there is large sunny patio entry and plenty of parking space. Invest or occupy, enjoy the space and convenience.

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34 Wheeler Street WONDERFUL CENTRAL POSITION WITH GARDENS AND GARAGING One Owner – beautifully cared for Brick Home, so close to the town centre!

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Positioned on Wonderful Wheeler Street, just an easy 700m from the Supermarket and Shops, this special long held property can provide you a central convenient lifestyle without the compromise. The spacious brick veneer home has been thoroughly renovated and is set on a 983m2 allotment with access from both Wheeler and William Streets. The home offers a large front verandah entry and a rear garden room outdoor entertaining area, 4 double bedrooms with robes and new carpets, main and ensuite bathrooms, 2 living areas plus a sun-room with garden outlook, a modern kitchen with dishwasher and stainless steel oven, plus meals area. There is ducted gas heating and ducted evaporative cooling throughout.

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Recreating a sense of the rural idyll overlooking farmland and the picturesque Coliban River valley, this near new (built in 2018) architecturally designed two-storey family sized mudbrick residence sits in harmony with the landscape and is beautiful in its simplicity. A two-storey atrium with large skylights flood the home with light. The open and airy living room, extends seamlessly to the stunning kitchen and dining area, capitalising on the corner position and northern orientation, with a bright interior throughout. Featuring three king-size bedrooms and a large study,

the home offers excellent storage solutions, split systems in two bedrooms and the living room, central wood heater, Axminster wool carpeted bedrooms, crafted Marie Antoinette parquetry flooring in the upstairs hallway. Put simply, this is a home where rustic meets refined: the colourful palette combines reclaimed fixtures and contemporary finishes to imbue the home with a sense of place, offering the new owner a wonderful country lifestyle close to Kyneton and Daylesford, whether as a permanent home, low maintenance weekender or a short-term holiday let.

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Architecturally designed home with three bedrooms and a study 3 Bennett Street, Malmsbury $900,000 – $990,000 Broadhurst Property 1300 380 980

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Gallery in bloom Like gardeners tending to their plants all year for that one magnificent burst of spring blooms, Chelly and Peter Gray of Shades of Gray Gallery in Castlemaine have been working for many months to create their 'floral' installations for their once-a-year exhibition this spring. Flowers beautifully crafted in metal by these two artists will be throughout their gallery garden and inside the studio presenting an entire florist shop of metallic blooms and flower-related works. This is the Grays' 20th spring exhibition and has become one of the highlights on the town's artistic calendar. The Grays have both been full-time artists since leaving university 28 years ago and now metal of all ages and textures is the basis of their creative work, which has featured in major art galleries and in glossy designer magazines. If you are unable to attend the spring exhibition in person, you don't have to wait until this time next year to see what features at the gallery. This year's exhibition can be followed on Instagram. All works on exhibit will be for sale. (See advert page 35 for opening times.)

Picnics, a pantry and more at ever-changing Buda

The beauty of open space Tired of feeling cooped up? Spread your wings this spring at the Mica Grange Open Garden Sculpture Exhibition. It's open each weekend 10am to 4.30pm from Saturday October 30 to Sunday December 5, plus the Monday and Tuesday of Melbourne Cup weekend. They're at 373 Faraday Sutton Grange Road, Sutton Grange, and the spacious gardens are full of creative ideas to enjoy or enhance the beauty of your own garden. Sculptures from Victoria, NSW and Adelaide plus a wide array of garden art adorn the gardens. There are also plants and preserves for sale. Morning tea, light lunches and afternoon tea are served on the spacious decking or around the garden between 10am-4.30pm. No matter where you choose to enjoy your refreshments you will be able to take in the vast panoramic views across the Sutton Grange valley. Whether your interest be traditional gardens, rose walks, proteas, Australian

Spring is well and truly abuzz and the produce is flowing at Buda Historic Home and Garden. Open to the public as an accredited house museum of national significance, Buda provides a unique insight into the times in which the Leviny family lived, their lifestyle and interests over a 118-year period. The house has lots to offer with the time to look back and remember how hard people worked to keep life going both in the house and in the garden without all the mod cons we have now to help. You can see the laundry with the mangle and the copper for the washing, you can see beautiful textiles and the original clothes the women of the house wore, the gorgeous colourful enamel work and woodcarving the Leviny women made and the Hungarian designs on the folk-art painted stool and embroidered cushions. For anyone with an interest in the Arts and Crafts era of the 1890s to 1920s, you will find a treasure trove of fascinating examples of the style to discover, plus much, much more. Buda hosts its annual Traditional Arts fair in November celebrating the interests of the Leviny women in traditional arts, horticulture and culinary arts. Due to COVID restrictions, the grand fair day won’t be held this year, but on offer are a wonderful series of hands-on workshops and a pop-up shop

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natives, rockeries, vegetable gardens, fairy gardens, or simply meandering through beautiful scenery and relaxing with good food, you will find something to spark your imagination at Mica Grange. All COVID-19 regulations relating to entry and the serving of food will apply. Proof of double vaccination must be presented before entry to the property. Entry $7. Children free. Group bookings weekdays only.

of Buda’s famous produce. Jams and jellies, pickles and sauces abound and you can make your selection in the shop set up in the old kitchen. Three weeks of workshops in November will have participants delighted in learning new skills in tin smithing, cyanotype, Japanese wraps, horticulture skills, some special cooking classes and there are even terrific workshops for kids in out of school hours. All workshops will be COVIDsafe. Perhaps you have been to Buda before but it is well worth a return visit as the displays and garden are ever changing. You can even visit the website and book a gourmet picnic hamper to be waiting for you on arrival. All gourmet hampers feature fresh seasonal produce (low food miles) and are self-contained, with picnic rug, thermos and fine china. There are vegetarian options for each basket and dietary requirements can be catered for upon request. They also feature special Buda recipes direct from the diaries of the Leviny women. Visitors are welcome at Buda seven days a week from noon-4pm without booking and Buda’s gift shop and nursery also provides a lovely range of Buda merchandise, handcrafted items and specialty plants for sale. Visit budacastlemaine.org for more information and workshop bookings.

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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER PROGRAM Open Wednesday - Sunday from 5pm

* GARDEN BAR * Located at the rear of Theatre Royal Op pen Friday from 4p pm & Weekends from 3p pm

PIZZA P IZZA - B BEER EER - W WINE INE - C COCKTAILS OCKTAILS - G GELATI ELATI www.theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au or ph: 5472 1196 Ticketed events www.theatreroyalcastlemaine.oztix.com.au

Become a Loyal Royal Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal is calling out for lovers of independent cinema, live music and damn good pizza to become a new Loyal Royal member or if you have been, renew your support to help secure the theatre. Theatre Royal has a special place in the heart of many Castlemainians, not only as one of the first Australian 'picture palaces' to screen silent movies in 1919 and then the 'talkies' that followed, but also as the place to experience world-class music and quality films in regional Victoria. At 170 years old, Theatre Royal is one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the southern hemisphere. That means there is a lot required to keep the heritage-listed building alive. The team behind the theatre has done everything possible to keep afloat during lockdowns from offering takeaway pizza and the Lola bottle shop, to converting their excellent wait staff to home delivery drivers and even launching an online streaming service. Last year with the help of 500 Loyal Royals, the theatre was able to install a new Christie Digital Projector to enhance theatre-goers' cinema experience, upgrade eight rows of cinema seating (refurbishing the original 1920s cinema seats), install two new airconditioners in the auditorium for audience comfort, new outdoor lighting, two new

pergolas in the beer garden, a new outdoor bar and paving of the laneway. What are the member perks in 2021-2022? You’ll get your hands on a coveted LR tote bag as well as the following... Loyal Royal - Adult – $100 / Child – $30 Enjoy discounted cinema tickets, free home delivery service during lockdowns, early bird invitations to live events and special screenings, film discounts and special access to our virtual cinema Royalflix + Chill, a Loyal Royal membership card for your wallet, bumper sticker and a subscription to an exclusive Loyal Royal mailing list. Business Loyal Royal - $150 All the perks listed above, plus your business logo added to the theatre's list of sponsors on the cinema screen. Ultimate Royalty - $300 All the good stuff up there, plus VIP yearround bottle shop discount of 15 per cent and five free cinema passes. Sponsor a Seat - $550 All the perks of a Loyal Royal membership, plus a gold plaque engraved with the name of your choosing on a newly refurbished cinema seat. Your membership will contribute towards long-term plans in place to update and restore the kitchen and front bar area to create a more ergonomic and serviceable space for staff and patrons.

MOVIES MOVIES PALAZZO DI COZZO

EIFFEL Oct 27 - 5pm ﬁnal

SHIVA BABY Oct 27 - 7:30pm Oct 28 - 5pm Nov 3 - 7:30pm Nov 4 - 5pm Nov 17 - 5pm

ROADRUNNER: A STORY ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN Oct 31 - 5pm Nov 3 - 5pm Nov 4 - 8pm Nov 7 - 7pm Nov 10 - 7:30pm Nov 11 - 5pm ﬁnal

NITRAM - ONE NIGHT ONLY

Nov 6 - 8pm Nov 10 - 5pm Nov 11 - 8pm Nov 17 - 7:30pm

Oct 28 - 8pm

THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK

Nov 18 -7:30pm

**SPECIAL EVENT SCREENINGS**

COMING SOON... - NO TIME TO DIE - THE FRENCH DISPATCH - HOUSE OF GUCCI

Nov 25 - 7:30pm Nov 27 - 8pm

(tickets via the website)

SUMMER OF SOUL ENCORE SCREENINGS Oct 24 - 7:30pm Oct 29 - 8ppm

SISTERS WITH TRANSISTORS - PRESENTED WITH C-DOC See our website for all gig/event updates & ticketed events.

Program is subject to change - please check our website for all event and ﬁlm updates!

Can't make it to the cinema? Then we'll come to you! Stream movies from Theatre Royal's own virtual cinema,, Royyalflix + Chill! From the comfort of home you can choose from new releases every month and a back catalogue of amazing films. Some you'll have seen and want to rewatch, some you will never have heard of, yet will fall in love with... Head to Royalflix + Chill on the Theatre Royal Website now! www.theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au

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Digging deeper into the ‘mountain of gold’ The gutsy real life folk of Mount Alexander's 1850s gold rush days take the spotlight in the latest book by Castlemaine writer Dr Marjorie Theobald. Mount Alexander Mountain of Gold: 1851-1861 is a social history of the first 10 years of the Victorian gold rush that began Victoria’s transformation from a colonial squattocracy into a modern state. It tells the tales of how thousands of fiercely independent men and women, who came to the Mount Alexander goldfield in the early 1850s, began a movement that kick-started the journey building a new democratic society. "The book reinstates women as central to life on the goldfields and as key to raising the miserable living standards of the diggers," Dr Theobald told the Express ahead of its upcoming launch. Dr Theobald is descended from several families who came to the gold rushes in central Victoria and stayed, and inherited her love of goldfields history from her father who was still sluicing for gold in the 1940s. Her new book, which evolved out of a family history research project begun back in 2010, features chapters on how the gov-

ernment and diggers dealt with issues of law and order, everyday life in camps with no sanitation or medical services, the developing technology of alluvial mining and the establishment of Chewton and Castlemaine. It also acknowledges the environmental devastation and destruction of Dja Dja Wurrung society caused by gold mining, and poses questions about who benefited from the wealth and profound social change the gold brought to Victoria. Dr Theobald said the research that went into writing the new volume dated back over the past decade but continued right up until very recent days preceding the book's publication by Chewton Domain Society. "A lot of the research was done down at the public records office in North Melbourne," said Dr Theobald who spent much time getting out, in person, to historic sites in and around Castlemaine, strengthening her insights into its 1850s gold rush past. "That's what I love doing best," she said. "I've followed in the footsteps of the miners through the bush." The book is available at selected local outlets and through the Chewton Domain Society with all welcome to attend its launch at the Castlemaine Market Building, 3pm on Saturday November 13.

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Castlemaine’s Dr Marjorie Theobald with a copy of her new book ‘Mount Alexander Mountain of Gold: 1851-1861’, which will be publicly launched on November 13.

Pollinator corridor funds

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The Upper Campaspe Landcare group has received $24,000 in funding as part of the Community Volunteer Action Grants program, aimed at supporting communities and community organisations and volunteers across Victoria. The Upper Campaspe Landcare Network’s Pollinator Corridor Project is designed to engage and empower the community within the Upper Campaspe Catchment in a cooperative and interactive ongoing program that encourages participation in the enhancement, establishment, and preservation of native pollinator habitat through the creation of Pollinator Corridors on private and public land. The grants offer a range of positive biodiversity outcomes across the state by assisting communities to conserve, rehabilitate, restore and protect Victoria’s native flora, fauna and vegetation and supporting community groups to increase and build their capacity to act for the environment.

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I write in response to your article on the fourth church for the Plymouth Brethren. Have you heard the term 'quiet as a church mouse'? That's how I think of the Brethren. I have lived opposite one of their churches for over 40 years. They arrive early early in the morning or evening in the space of 10 minutes for their services, and disperse in about the same time. They try to park as many cars as they can on the property, then start to park on the side of the road not the nature strip. I very rarely hear them. In my street there are private residents' cars parked in front of their houses, some across the footpath every day of the week, some parked partly on the road causing traffic problems down our street. I went for a drive today to where the proposed church is to be, and there are cars parked over the road in front of houses. I am quite happy to recommend the Brethren as a neighbour.

In the decades I’ve known Romsey, the town has gone backwards despite its housing and population growth. Something needs to be done to kick it along and the council could do it. Owners of commercial properties in poor condition or closed should be held accountable. The pub has been closed for four years. It’s not good enough. There are too many commercial properties in Romsey shut, poorly maintained or empty. Owners are not interested in doing them up, keeping them open or charging reasonable rents. The hotel is the largest of these. Local councils are not powerless or at the mercy of landowners in this situation. One way councils can reinvigorate town centres and commercial areas is by increasing rates each year that a property remains empty or derelict or not used for commercial purposes. If this was done, owners would fix up properties, make sure they were leased or sell them. Romsey won’t become the delightful place it should and could be until council addresses the underlying problem.

Upgrade overdue Keith Altmann, Woodend Re. The Black Forest Drive upgrade controversy. I observe with concern criticisms of this project, presumably based on a lack of understanding of the data and design factors behind it. I wish to make it clear my position is informed by involvement in civil engineering and town planning over a period of about 55 years, including extensive involvement in road design and construction. As a local of over 34 years, I am very familiar with the history of Black Forest Drive since the mid-1980s and I totally endorse the letter 'Safety upgrade essential' (Opinions, October 19). That letter references the changes since the Calder Freeway bypass and identifies why this project offers an overdue upgrade that will provide an improved service to the overwhelming majority of all users. The reduction in traffic flow since the Calder Freeway diversion has now enabled an improved roadway project with more than adequate traffic capacity, even in emergency situations. As with the evidence/data-based approach most Australian governments have applied to managing COVID-19, the information in the 'Safety upgrade essential' letter is based on evidence/data and provides better safety for all road users. Importantly, it prioritises community benefits over opposing perceptions that are not supported by data-based research and knowledge.

Legitimised greed Lauren Williams, Maldon Re. The Romsey pub, and moves by the community to have it reopened… It looks to me like owner Jim Hogan is punishing the town for blocking his push to install poker machines. No skin off his nose; he’s busy with his other pub/motel projects elsewhere. This is another example of how private ownership of multiple properties can damage communities. In my area, around Castlemaine, affordable local housing is virtually non-existent, with many properties held empty for AirBnB bookings, etc. Legitimised greed has put our society on the path to collapse, and our planet on the brink of climate disaster. Alas, no government I know of will ever legislate against greed, while fiscal wealth remains the main indicator of ‘success’. By that measure, Mr Hogan is successful. By mine, a shameful failure.

Destructive outcomes Castlemaine Citizens for Community Cohesion We are writing to express our concern regarding the community division we are currently seeing and experiencing in our town of Castlemaine, and in our state of Victoria. Fear-driven, divisive language has crept into our local lexicon and is contributing to hateful speech and exclusionary attitudes in our town. The absence of compassion for those who have lost their jobs, health, and some even their life due to harsh restrictions is alarming, and the contempt towards those who critically challenge popular perspectives, chilling. It seems that many who claim to care for their community extend that care only to those who share perspectives with whom they themselves agree. While ‘community’ may be an idealistic notion, behaving in a civil manner is not. Our fear is that in the end, the social contagion of fear and hate may lead to destructive outcomes for our community far worse than any virus could have accomplished.

Kyneton an RV/caravan friendly town or NIMBY? Paul Ruff, Kyneton Many years ago the Macedon Ranges Shire Council closed the Kyneton Caravan Park. Since then Kyneton has missed the RV/caravan tourist trade and the many thousands of dollars those tourists would have spent. In recent years an excuse has operated at the Mineral Springs Reserve. A dump point connected to a small tank frequently overflows because of its size and timing of pump outs. The Mineral Springs solution/location restricts the campers' access to Kyneton and thereby the amount spent in Kyneton. Given the recent wide discussion and often unpleasant comments regarding the proposed McDonalds and Bunnings where the anti group claimed they were acting for local businesses, dare I ask if their involvement might achieve a solution for greater business for local operators? The Kyneton Showgrounds is an ideal location for RVs and caravans to park off street for tourists to visit Kyneton make their purchases, drink coffee and visit locals. The showgrounds also provide a suitable location for a dump point connected to the local sewer, it should never overflow.

With suitable local residents agreement and appropriate management, the showgrounds would be an ideal overnight camping location for RVs and caravans. Another option would be the racecourse because many racecourses around Victoria and other states provide overnight camping for residential vehicles and caravans. Both the racecourse and the showgrounds provide walking distance access to historic Piper Street. This solution has become a thorn in the saddle of the MRSC councillors as they cannot agree on the scope of a suitable solution. A poll of residents, be it online or calls/ emails to councillors, may be required to achieve a resolution.

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1. What is the subject of the Friends of the Box Ironbark Forests’ new book? 2. Josh Pound will be the playing coach for which local football team in 2022? 3. Where is ‘Queers on the Catwalk’ taking place this year? 4. Kyneton Cup will be missing what major aspect this year?

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5. The exhibition Electrical Ecologies has opened where?

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What evidence? Rudy Jaros, Macedon I object to the proposed changes to road lanes on Black Forest Drive. The current 80km/h per hour speed protects cyclists by one metre distance which is already achievable and complied with. What evidence or police reports are there to indicate any breaches of one metre distance have occurred to warrant this change in road use? Further I would like to see how much community consultation has occurred, actual numbers of residents queried versus lobby groups and residents of other local government areas to result in such action being taken on our local road. I also would like to know if any money is coming from lobby groups and safety council funds to implement these changes. I understand the last attempt to change road conditions in 2010 was funded by an individual cycle interest group, which is also funding bike lanes in inner city government areas. I oppose these changes at the behest of outside groups and so-called road users who come to this area from suburban Melbourne to suit their needs and not of the local community.

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6. Colloquially, the term “pineapple” refers to which Australian banknote? 7. Barry Humphries was also known as which stage female alter ego? 8. What do the following have in common: Dickie Knee, Red Faces and Molly Meldrum? 9. The Austrian national flag features what two colours?

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Extinction Rebellion Central Victoria XR Central Victoria is here. Recently formed from the amalgamation of Extinction Rebellion groups from Woodend, Kyneton, Castlemaine and Daylesford. We have a moral duty to rebel. The world is in the midst of catastrophic climate emergency and our government does nothing. Our government is actively working to avoid its duty of care to protect the people and environment of Australia and avoid Australia’s responsibilities to the rest of the world. XR Central Victoria has three demands: 1. Tell the truth – The government must tell the Truth by declaring a climate and ecological emergency. 2. Act Now – government must act NOW to halt biodiversity loss and massively reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. 3. Go Beyond Politics – Government must create and be led by the decisions of a Citizens Assembly on climate and ecological justice. XR Central Victoria will be taking nonviolent actions of civil disobedience across the region to bring attention to the unfolding climate catastrophe and the failure of our government to accept its duty of care. Global average temperatures will increase to 1.5C over 1750 baseline by 2030. This is catastrophic. There is no time for delay. This is Code Red for Humanity. XR Central Victoria acknowledges that we rebel on the stolen land of the Djaara and Taungurung People. We recognise and acknowledge their ongoing connection and care for Country and we pay our deepest respects to their ancestors and elders and to all First Nations people.

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10. In what year was Pearl Harbour bombed?

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Restoring landscapes in a changing climate How do we plan for restoring and revegetating our fragmented habitat, in a time of climate change? What are the latest projections for our climate over the coming decades and how does this affect revegetation projects? Connecting Country is hosting an online event exploring this topic, combined with its Annual General Meeting on Saturday November 13 at 2pm. This year's AGM theme is 'Restoring landscapes in a changing climate' and Connecting Country has secured two guest speakers who will explore climate change projections for our region and how revegetation projects might look in the future. Guest speakers at the event will be Bonnie Humphreys (Connecting Country) and Geoff Caine (Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning). Bonnie will update the audience about Connecting Country’s mission to create the first climate future plots in our region, with support from the Ross Trust. Bonnie is Connecting Country’s Landscape Restoration Coordinator and coordinates on-ground actions and ecological surveys. Geoff will be speaking on the latest climate projections for our region and the implications for biodiversity and revegetation. Geoff is a program manager (community and partnerships) at DELWP, focusing on climate change, energy and sustainability. Landcarers and landholders in the Mount Alexander region are increasingly concerned about the future viability of their revegetation work, given recent weather patterns and future climate predictions. Many have seen their revegetation plantings die in recent years due to heat and water stress, and some have even stopped planting. Connecting Country seeks to help address this issue and has secured funding through the Ross Trust to establish two climate future plots of 500 plants right here in Mount Alexander region during 2021-23. This 'Future-proof our forests' project focuses on two important species from our local area: silver banksia (Banksia margina-

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RODONI (Linehan) Marion Janice 22.09.1947 - 10.10.2021

DOG/CAT ADVERTISERS From July 1, 2019, it will be an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless the advertisement includes the animal's MICROCHIP NUMBER and the SOURCE NUMBER generated by the Pet Exchange Register. Offences apply to both the person selling the pet, along with the publisher that publishes a non-compliant advertisement. From July 1, 2019, members of the public will be able to access limited information on the Register, regarding advertisers of dogs and cats. Consumers will be encouraged to check the validity of a breeder or individual's source number before they acquire a puppy, kitten, dog or cat.

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Passed away peacefully. Reunited with husband Noel. Together again.

Deepest sympathy to Enid and extended family.

BASTIN — Flo 6.9.1925 — 26.10.2011 It's been 10 years since we last spoke but you always remain in our thoughts and hearts. Bev, Ross, Lauren, Sarah and Mindy.

LIZZUL Antonio ‘Tony’ 14.9.1931 – 19.10.2021

Loved Mother of Sally and Andrew and Mother in-law of Samantha. Loving Nan to Geoff, Mackayla and Ella. In accordance with Diane’s wishes, a private burial was held at the Campbelltown Cemetery.

FIELDING Lawrence (Laurie) Howlett 22/3/1931-22/10/2021

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Dear Father to Mario, Lidia & Livio Adored Nommo to his 9 Grandchildren & 10 Great Grandchildren A hard-working man now at rest In God’s care

HOLDEN (Sheppard) Inga Maree 8/10/73 - 22/9/21 Doug along with the Holden and Sheppard families, would like to sincerely thank you all for your beautiful ﬂowers, cards, calls and messages during our heartbreaking time of loosing Inga.

A private funeral for Tony will be held On Wednesday, 27th October 2021 at 11am

Passed away peacefully at RM Begg. Loved and loving husband of Enid for nearly 68 years. Much loved dad, papa and great grandfather of; Allan & Julie, Kym & Michelle. Lynette & Mark (Vereker), Kane, Jess, Lenni & Coby, Daniel, Nicole, Addison, Jaxon & Kody, Brad, Courtney & Kyah. Gary & Cassandra, Jessica, Mitch & Zoey, Nikki & Campbell.

We are truly thankful to you all for your love and ongoing support.

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Denise & Michael (Taylor), Ben & Maddi, Ashlee & Danielle. Graeme & Sharon, Timothy, Sarah & Lyla, Andrew & Renae, Nicholas. Tony & Kate, Cameron, Lachlan & Kaycee, Grace & Kaiden.

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Aged Care Worker Aged Care Worker required to provide personal care and companionship in a private home in Woodend. Your care and assistance will enable an elderly couple to stay in their own home. Part time hours in a friendly, comfortable environment. To discuss this opportunity, please contact Rosemary on

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Open Space Maintenance Multiple positions available, 5 days per week Duties include: Outfront mower operation Brushcutter operation Garden bed & tree maintenance MR truck licence & White Card required Cert 3 in Horticulture & ChemCert would be advantageous. Apply to: admin@kupperscontracting.com.au

Experienced carpenters – full-time subcontractor positions available We currently have 2 full time sub-contractors opportunities available for experienced carpenters in the Bendigo, Mt Alexander, Macedon Ranges. The Role If you have experience in any of the following types of work, then we want to hear from you. Architectural Builds Heritage Style Renovations Timber framing Fixouts commercial builds

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Wombat Forest Organics

is looking for a maintenance person to join our small friendly team. You would be responsible for the maintenance and repair of vegetable production ﬁxed and harvesting plant and equipment, Servicing of tractors, problem diagnostics and developing solutions, stock control, plus any general maintenance. Salary negotiable on experience + super. Skills Required: • • • • • • • • • • •

Competent Welder. Mechanical knowledge. Fitting Knowledge. Full manual driver’s licence. Ability to work to high standards. Ability to work to own initiative. Ability to work to deadlines. Flexibility with working hours. A can-do attitude with the ability to perform any reasonable tasks asked of you within your skill set. Ability to work within safe working practices. Ability to work autonomously.

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Ediﬁce Construction is an equal opportunity employer who treats all employees fairly.

If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and most importantly the right attitude please send your application to: hr@barkertrailers.com.au.

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Dugald on 0409 935 378 or submit your resume with a cover letter to Dugald at dugald@edicon.net.au

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Located in Woodend, Barker Trailers is a long-standing family business, employing over 140 workers across the region.

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Are you looking to join a developing small business. We are looking for a new Staff Member to join our team. Flexible Hours Available from part time to full time.

WHAT DO WE NEED Casual Concrete Truck Driver Mawsons Concrete & Landscape Supplies - Kyneton Mawsons is a family-run business that produces quality constructionmaterialsthroughout Northern Victoria and Southern N.S.W. Across these regions, Mawsons are prominent players with over 500 employees across 80 sites. Trading also as Milbrae and Country Concrete, with a history spanning 109 years and Adbri as a Joint Venture Partner, Mawsons are very well established and highly regarded. We seek an enthusiastic and responsible person to join our busy Kyneton Concrete & Landscape Supplies team in this casual role. Duties include agitator truck driving, front end loader operations, general administration tasks and yard duties. A heavy rigid truck licence is essential and a road ranger licence an advantage. Experience in driving a tipper, loader and agitator truck and a white card would also be an advantage. You will need to have excellent customer service skills, a positive work attitude and display attention to detail with your work. The successful applicant will benefit from thorough on-the-job training from our supportive team. Applicants need to be 100% committed to work safety and quality. To apply: Email applications & cover letter to: recruitment@mawsons.com.au (Please state job reference: KCLS014 on your application). Applications close: Monday 1st November, 2021. KN260392/L

We are looking for honesty, enthusiasm and a team player. We specialise in Paint/ Tiles both retail and trade so a knowledge of same would be advantangeous but not essential. The ability to interact with customers a key. Computer skills, Point of Sale capabilities. Stock Management and Control Flexibility Some heavy lifting required. The ability to help grow our business. Some Saturday mornings will be part of role. We are a Covid Safe workplace under the authorised workers mandate and as such will require Covid Vaccinated Employees.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER Above award Wages Flexible Hours Opportunity to be part of Team Environment and take ownership of role. Incentive to help grow a business and opportunity to develop. If this is the role for you please contact Rod on 035721586 or email resume etc to: inv@dales.net.au

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Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Havilah Hostel

Havilah Hostel Inc (Havilah) is a community-based, organisation that provides high quality residential aged care, respite services and retirement living for the Maryborough community. With an operating budget of approximately $15M and a dedicated staffing group of 180 employees, they are committed to providing care in an atmosphere of support, where each individual's emotional, spiritual, psychosocial and health needs are met according to each resident's requirements. Operating from two sites this not-for-profit ageing in place organisation is comprised of 53 Independent Living Units and 142 residential aged care beds and the organisation is currently undertaking and planning significant capital works that will further expand the capacity of the business to provide more services to the community. A new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is being sought to guide the business through this next phase of expansion and continue to deliver the best possible care to its community. The CEO will provide executive leadership, operational management and direction towards achievement of Havilah’s Vision and Strategic Priorities. Under the direction of the Board of Management, the CEO is responsible for implementing the strategic direction of Havilah ensuring the organisation maintains an excellent reputation, meets statutory regulations and complies with accreditation requirements. You will ensure the ongoing commercial viability of the organisation in an increasingly complex and challenging environment. To be considered for this role, you will be an executive with a track record of success. Your experience will be supported by high level relationship management skills and an excellent understanding of governance, risk management and financial control. An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated to secure the highest calibre candidate for this key appointment. Full details are available on our web site:

www.hrsa.com.au or contact Jo Lowday on: 0400 148 155. To make an application you will be required to submit: a Cover Letter incorporating a response to the Key Selection Criteria, your full CV and a completed HRS Application Form available on the HRS web site. Applications can be made online or sent by email to:

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Renovations Bathrooms Tiling Owner Builders PH 5423 9365 0417 308 231

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2010 COROLLA LEVIN Top of the line model in beautiful cond. Faithfully serviced at Kyneton Toyota. Manual. Metallic 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA SPORTS ACCENT Auto, one owner vehicle, immac. condition, full service blue. 210,000 km, 5 new tyres. Always garaged hisory, rego 1/22, 280,000 kms, electric windows, RWC. Reg 12/21. remote lock, a/con., tyres 90%, RWC, XTU 932, $7000. XSK503. $8,000.00. Ph. 0417 109 195 Phone 0478 221 593

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TRADIE TRAILER CAMPER 2018 Kings tent (will seperate), 200 lt water tank, inside measures 3050 x 1520, 2 tool boxes, VGC, Reg., $4500. Ph 0418 345 541. KN260654/J

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Aircon, 3way fridge, gas cooktop, single beds, single axle. Gas bottles, Electric jockey wheel incl. Fully serviced. $17,000. Neg. Ph. 0407 569 739

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We have positions available for inserters for the Midland Express at our Kyneton office. This will include inserting catalogues and bundling the papers in preparation for delivery. The hours could be between 2 - 5 hours each week and vary from 8.00pm to 3.00am. A brief resume, police check and COVID-19 vaccination certificate will be required. Please email your resume to classifieds@midnews.com.au or call into our office at 3 Market Street, Kyneton.

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Full renovation soon to be completed caravan with annex, new brakes, new internal ﬁt-out with pantry, 1 DB & 1 bunk, lots of storage, 10 mth reg, $17,270 ono. Ph 0427 506 810. KN260547/J

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• re-bed and point • full roof restoration • clean gutters and leaf protection • repaint faded colorbond and tin roofs • replace gutters and downpipes • solar panels cleaned.

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HAY RAKE, New NEED TO CLEAR STUFF? Holland, 55 roller bar in Talk to us. EC, $2400. Ph 0419 596 We clear estates, storage 361. units or pick up a few items. MULCH, round bales of We also sell a widerange of barley straw, weed and furniture and collectables. chemical free, $50. Can Drop in and see us at deliver. Phone Chris Maine Second Hand 0407 561 044. 53 Templeton Street, Castlemaine We also run auctions. 0418 507 830 or 5401 3694

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A progressive sale of book stock will begin today, Friday 22 October starting at a discount of 10% off all books on two levels. The sale percentage will progress over a ﬁve week period. (Enquiries are welcome about the business or freehold). Enquiries to 5470 6298

Annual General Meeting Monday 15th November 2021 7pm. 45 Lyons Street, Newstead. All Welcome

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Fun on the fairway

James Hynson has channelled his boundless energy into golf. The Gisborne man is not letting disability get in the way of embracing a pastime good for the mind, body and soul. For the past year, James and his community support person, Sam Santo, have taken to Woodend Golf Course every Thursday afternoon. James says it's his goal to build his skills to play in the club's weekly competition. He is also keen to one day take a golf cart for a spin. Described as "larger than life", James has made it his mission to get to know fellow players. Sam said the golf trips all began when James's dad gave him an old set of golf clubs to try. "It has turned into so much more. James absolutely loves coming to the golf club," he said. "It's great that the club has been so welcoming." Sam said the golf club had welcomed another client who enjoys volunteer work in recycling. Woodend Golf Club secretary Barney Hearnden said the club welcomed all members of the community whether they were there to play golf or just enjoy the atmosphere. "Friendliness is something we cherish as a core value at the club," he said. "We have some members who just like to be on the course for the social aspect and enjoy watching while their friends play a game. We've got a great community asset here and we want to share that with everyone." Barney said there were still some safety works to be completed around the club including a revamp of the kitchen, changes to the bathroom facilities and a ramp to improve access. He said Macedon Ranges Shire Council had a plan to make it safe for the community by June next year. A longer-term plan would consider further upgrades or a complete new facility.

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TTenth enth w win in ffor or ‘Magic’ ‘Magic’

Magic result: Ridden by Alana Kelly, Keep The Magic gets up to win the Robert Wescott Memorial BM52 Handicap on Sunday. Photo: Brendan McCarthy/Racing Photos Bill West Riddells Creek owner-trainer Robert Linnell could be excused for wondering if favourite galloper Keep The Magic had lost some of his former magic, but faith was restored on Sunday. Having his 102nd race start, the well-bred 11-year-old narrowly won over 1200m at St Arnaud, a track where he had previously been successful twice in a lengthy career. Keep The Magic comes to Kyneton racecourse for fast workouts, but after a spell of 26 weeks he finished in last place at Donald earlier this month. An emergency when fields were declared, much-travelled Keep The Magic earned a start when there were

four scratchings in the BM52 Handicap. In-form rider Alana Kelly rode the $30 chance perfectly, edging out King’s Hand by 0.2 lengths in a close finish. The trainer and wife Margaret, whose love of horses began on a farm at Willowmavin when she rode a pony to school, were elated despite the meeting being a nonspectator affair. Keep The Magic’s stake earnings are now over the $103,000 mark, with his purple patch of form being three successive wins at long odds at Denilquin, St Arnaud and Cranbourne a couple of seasons ago. The Linnell’s seven acre property has been a home base for breeding and training a small number of gallop-

ers for years. Will they get another one as good as ‘Magic’? Only time will tell. ANOTHER FOR CASSAR Kyneton trainer Charles Cassar added to a winning streak success when six-year-old mare Autumn’s Best won comfortably at St Arnaud. It was the six-year-old mare’s second race win from 29 outings. Will Gordon, successful over jumps and on the flat, steered $7 chance Autumn’s Best to victory in a BM52 race over 1200m. Cassar won twice with Helvetian, at Murtoa and Avoca, earlier this month.

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GOLF results Kyneton Kyneton Golf Club is back on deck after lockdowns and no competitions. There’s stableford competition for members this Wednesday and Saturday (check timesheet on MiScore). Starting Friday, November 5 from 4pm to 5.30pm, a twilight nine-hole event competition for anybody who cares to participate is scheduled. Father/son/daughter, mother/daughter/son, friends, relatives whoever, with a sausage sizzle afterwards for those wanting a drink and snack. There will be a sausage sizzle after for those wanting a drink and snack. Cost is $5 for members and $10 nonmembers, with children under 14 playing for free. Phone Jenny Kerr 0438 628 668 to book a place. Anyone using clubhouse facilities must be doubled vaccinated. Normal COVID restrictions will apply. Lancefield David Mannix shot a best-ever round to spreadeagle the field in Lancefield’s stableford event on Saturday. The C-grader, handicap 23, hardly missed a putt to card 46 points, three clear of Malcolm Ive who returned a splendid 43 points (36 handicap). While Mannix was the overall and Cgrade winner, stalwarts Trevor Lambert and Barry Brennan were the A and B-grade winners with 32 and 37 points respectively. Romsey With restrictions lifted Romsey members played their first competitive event since early August on Saturday. Soft conditions followed 5mm of overnight rain, and players were pleased to

find the new drainage worked well with casual water absent. Davey Kenny was the stableford winner with 31 points on a countback from Scott Williams (both 14 handicap), with Mitch Atlas NTP. The club’s annual meeting was held last week via Zoom with Anthony Lakey re-elected as president. Other executive members are Jan Harver vice-president, Elaine Scanlon secretary, and Kevin Dunn treasurer. Club captains are Mal Mottram and Darlene Baker. Appreciation was expressed to Kath Jekabsons and Lorraine Robb for serving in the respective roles of treasurer and women’s captain over the past decade. Dalhousie District Golf Association’s annual meeting is to be held on Tuesday, November 9. Trentham Gisborne visitor Brett Campbell returned the best score in Trentham men’s stableford on Saturday. He carded 39 points (handicap 17) to take out the overall and B-grade awards. The A-grade winner was Marc Merigan (12) with 38, while Alan Sutherland (21) topped C-grade with 36. Women’s stableford: Andrea Kreele (28) overall and best grade; A – Terri O’Callaghan (18) 33; C – Trudie Ferry (36) 40. Woodend Course superintendent Grant Davies chalked up a fine net 65 to take out Woodend’s stroke event on Saturday. Wet weather specialist Fergus Nevin and EJ Whitton came in with 66s as players welcomed a return to competition despite the deluge on Friday night.

An artist’s impression of the new pavilion.

‘Over the moon’ on new pavilion Trentham's football-netball and cricket clubs are "over the moon" about getting a new pavilion, says Jason Shaw, the president of both clubs. "It will transform the sportsground into one of the most attractive venues in the region,” he said after Hepburn Council awarded a pavilion construction contract last week. “It will enable us to go to the next level, grow and attract new players and members,” Mr Shaw said. Coliban ward councillor Brian Hood moved the motion to accept the tender of $1,871,847 from Ballarat-based 4Front Constructions. Four tenders were considered. Mayor Lesley Hewitt said council was very pleased construction will begin next month. “The long-awaited project will be a welcoming and inclusive community sports pavilion for Trentham, which includes universal access, family friendly design and gender neutral changerooms,” Cr Hewitt said. The design includes multipurpose divid-

able community meeting space as well as a functioning catering kitchen, canteen and bar, covered outdoor spectator area and more. Mr Shaw said the community was very excited with the project going ahead. “The currently rooms were built in varying stages and have become quite run down over the years. Having limited space for post-match and social functions is also a big challenge for clubs. “We can’t wait to give our supporters and members a fantastic space to watch some footy or cricket and escape the Trentham weather. “The oval is in great condition, and even though we’re a small club, we’ve been really competitive over the last few years. Junior participation has been good and we’re growing in recent times with footy teams in Under 11s 14s and 17s.” Sport and Recreation Victoria has committed $2.062 million towards the upgrade, and council $413,000. The pavilion complies with AFL Victoria and Cricket Victoria facility guidelines.

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SPORTS wrap

Record 188 teams Final six in top divisions

Bill West Cricket appears to be booming in the Gisborne District Association, with 188 teams to compete in the 2021-2022 season, an increase of 18 on last season. The top three senior divisions, namely McIntyre Cup, Johnstone Shield and Jensen Shield, will each comprise 10 teams, with an innovative move seeing a ‘final six’ introduced in the top two. This should keep incentive going among most teams until the final rounds. The GDCA hopes to begin its season for all senior and junior, male and female age groups over the weekend of November 12, 13 and 14. Association president Rob McIntyre said the top five divi-

sions would play nine rounds of one-day fixtures and then three two-day rounds from late January into February. This season division three (40 overs) and club grades North and South (35 overs) will solely play one-day matches. The GDCA embraces a wide geographic area from Bacchus Marsh through to Blackwood, Trentham and Malmsbury, westwards to Wallan, then south to the Sunbury and Melton areas where clubs are now allowed to train after lifting of some tough COVID restrictions. Macedon Ranges Shire has the biggest range of clubs from a municipal viewpoint. “Competitions will be permitted to commence when the 80 per cent double vaccination target is reached," McIntyre said.

The number of women’s and junior girls’ teams has expanded significantly. Lancefield, premiers last season, has added a second team to the women’s division, and Ballarat and Macedon will field teams for the first time. Teams in the top three divisions are: McIntyre Cup: Bacchus Marsh, Gisborne, Sunbury Kangaroos, Sunbury United, Diggers Rest/Bulla, Romsey, East Sunbury, Rupertswood, Wallan, Woodend. Johnstone Shield: Bacchus Marsh, Romsey, Macedon, Kyneton, Sunbury United, East Sunbury, Sunbury United, Gisborne, Eynesbury, Riddell, Aintree. Jensen Shield: Gisborne, Hanging Rock, Lancefield, Malmsbury, St Anthonys, Sunbury, Woodend, Diggers Rest/Bulla, Blackwood, Bacchus Marsh.

Hawks’ best

Woodend-Hesket Football Netball Club has determined its major award winners for the COVID-affected 2021 season. Top recruit James Vistarini took out the senior football best and fairest. Star defender Megan Grbac, the club’s first-ever Ryan Medal winner in her first season with the Hawks, was voted the A-grade netball best player.

Rewards recipients

Best and fairest at Macedon Bill West

Outstanding players have clinched Macedon Football Netball Club’s premier individual awards for the 2021 season. The club’s vote count for all grades was held over the weekend, with Matthew Dick and Chloe Williams (Wilson) taking the honours. Both are pictured. The 26-year-old Dick emerged as the Beatson Medal winner after a very close count for the top player in the Cats’ seniors. Extremely versatile and a great user of the ball, Dick finished with 56 votes, one ahead of former Gisborne player Brodie Hoyne who enjoyed his best season with the Cats. A teenage star, Dick was on the Syd-

ney Swans rookie list for two seasons, and eventually played six senior AFL games with Carlton before returning to play with Macedon and being a member of the club’s 2017 premiership side. Zachary Smedley, who has just been named to succeed the legendary James 'Nipper' Wright as senior captain, was third on 50 votes. A clinical goal shooter with speed and skills to worry all defenders, Chloe Wilson won the RDFNL’s Ryan Medal with 29 votes in 2018, and is a regular in interleague sides. Hayley Birch was runner-up in the Agrade netball count, with Janelle Tate filling third place. Macedon will hold its annual general meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) evening via

Zoom at seven o’clock. Results of best player awards in other Cats’ teams were: Reserves football: Harrison Shipp 50 votes, from Edward Morrissey 41 and Anthony Chritofaro 40. Under 19.5: Josh Blake 81, from Darragh Morrissey 72, and Oscar Barry 59. B-grade netball: Madi Brennan, with Jess Dugdale-Walker and Shannon Brundell equal second, and Sammy Nunan, Demi Fitzsimmons and Bianca McKay equal third. C-grade: Aleigha Walters, with Caitriona Goldsworthy and Allira Egan equal second, and Sam Stevenson and Susan Eastman equal third. Under 19: Bella Klaaysen, from Demi Young and Beth Barry.

The legend of Goanna Flats

Many long years ago, according to a local legend, an epic Aussie Rules football grand final took place between Goanna Flats, the home side, and bitter rival, Dingo Downs. Excitement reached fever pitch as, with but a few seconds to go and the scores dead level, one 'Rooster' McGee – white-haired boy of the Goanna Flats team – gained the ball. Like a man inspired he bullocked his way through the opposition and, to the frantic screaming of the crowd, slammed the ball between the posts just as the final siren sounded. Pandemonium broke out as Goanna Flats fans and players too, chased after a dumbfounded 'Rooster' – all yelling bloody blue murder: the trouble was that in the passion of play Rooster had inadvertently kicked the wrong way and made the winning score for Dingo Downs. The ill-fated footballer managed to hide in the thick scrub until nightfall, then made his escape under the cover of darkness. For years he wandered Australia; but never once did he risk going home. In time, he prospered. Great wealth and fame came his way, but

try as he might, he could never erase that fateful grand final from his memory. Finally, when an old man, he decided to return to his home town. Surely, he mused, the past will long have been forgotten and the new generation will accord me the respect my age and position deserves. As his car neared Goanna Flats, familiar old landmarks caused tears of nostalgic recollection to flow down the old man’s cheeks. At the town’s outskirts he spied a boy leading a cow along the dusty road. Bidding his chauffeur stop the car, the happy homecomer addressed the boy: “And what might your name be?” “Billie Brown,” answered the boy. “Tell me, how old are you, boy?” was the next question. A frown of bewilderment came over the youngster’s face. “Well, I’m not too sure,” he replied, scuffing his bare toes through the dirt. “But I know my father was born the very day after 'Rooster' McGee lost us the premiership”. - From 'History of Football in the Bendigo District', compiled by John Stoward.

More than 150 grassroots football and netball clubs across Victoria will share in more than $1 million as a reward for helping prevent death and serious injuries on our roads. Successful clubs will receive up to $10,000 from the Transport Accident Commission’s Club Rewards Program. Five clubs in the Riddell District League were successful – Lancefield Junior FC, Melton South JFNC, Western Rams FNC, Woodend-Hesket FNC, and Wallan FNC. Riddell league general manager, Jordan Doyle, said the league was grateful for the support from the TAC and AFL Victoria and was also proud of their clubs’ involvement in the program. Harcourt, Daylesford and Hepburn FNC’s were among 15 clubs to receive allocations in the AFL Goldfields area.

Coaches at Tigerland

Kyneton Football Netball Club has ensured its netball department has a very strong coaching contingent for season 2022. On Sunday, the Tigers announced who would be coaching the club’s five top sides. “We are pleased that we have four highly decorated coaches who have committed to bring their knowledge and skills to the club,” a spokesperson said. The new coaches for 2022 are: Sam Brown (17 and under), Kirsty Draper (B Reserves), Teghan Butler (B grade), and Tayla Young (A Reserve). The club also welcomes back Di Guest-Oakley, a key netball mentor, to take on the A-grade coaching role. Any netballers interested in playing at Tigerland next season are invited to contact the club.

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