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Grand plans for Clarkefield?

Developers have hatched a grand plan for the future of Clarkefield and yesterday began community consultation on their proposal. APD Projects is overseeing the proposed development of between 350 and 450 homes on 26 hectares of land in the town’s centre that would form the first stage of what its website describes as the “future development and revitalisation” of Clarkefield. Continued page 11.

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Mount Alexander Sustainability Group has secured DON Smallgoods in Castlemaine as the development site of a proposed multimillion dollar bioenergy facility. The planned project represents the first community led integrated waste-to-cleanenergy initiative of its kind in Victoria. Confirming support, DON Smallgoods signed a term sheet covering energy off-take, waste supply and land to the north of the existing factory. MASG Bioenergy Subcommittee chair Mick Lewin said the project embraced circular economy and zero waste - a dictum the sustainability group strives for. "We hope it will be a great example for other communities," he said. Bioenergy waste plants divert organic waste from landfill, capturing potentially

harmful emissions to generate zero waste and clean energy, while reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels. The proposed facility will feature two technologies: a Biodigester to break down wet organic waste, producing methane, heat and a digestate co-product; and a Biomass thermal heat plant for dry woody waste to supply steam to the Don KRC plant and result in co-products such as biochar for agricultural use. DON Smallgoods will purchase energy generated from the plant and provide 20 per cent of the waste to process. In total, the facility is expected to drive an emissions reduction of 88,500 tonne of CO2 e per annum, and divert over 30,000 tonnes of organic waste from landfill annually (over 20 per cent of which is from DON Smallgoods). DON Smallgoods managing director Will Ursell said the company was excited to be

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part of the smart initiative. “The plant will significantly reduce landfill waste from our Castlemaine facility, leading to a 20 per cent emissions reduction alone," he said. Mr Ursell said the new plant would also divert a huge amount of waste away from DON Smallgoods' existing onsite waste water treatment plant. To date, the planned facility has received backing from state and federal governments, Mount Alexander Shire Council, Coliban Water, DON Smallgoods and the McKinnon Family Foundation. In total, required funding is about $20-25 million. MASG renewable energy consultant and project director Deane Belfield said the facility would also benefit the agricultural community, as it would be equipped to create a carbon neutral soil product from waste streams, replacing emission intensive synthetic fertilisers.

MASG would receive a dividend from ongoing operation, therefore enabling other sustainability projects in the community. MASG has developed a design for the plant and aims to submit project plans to the EPA, Biosecurity Australia and the council for approval later this year. If it can secure the remaining necessary funding from investors it hopes to begin construction of the facility in early 2022 with a view to it being online and fully operational by early 2023. Mount Alexander Shire Council CEO Darren Fuzzard said the council would explore the opportunity for part or all of the community’s organic waste to be processed at the proposed bioenergy facility. Engagement with the community and stakeholders will be ongoing. For details on the project visit: bioenergy. net.au

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Patients can book in for the AstraZeneca vaccine at local GP clinics including Kyneton Medical Centre. Pictured getting the clinic’s 1000th jab is local business owner Irene Thompson, with Dr Dilly Rajapaksa.

The CHIRP testing team Ann Moore, Bron Grieve and Sally Gilford, were kept busy during the recent lockdown.

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Some Mount Alexander Shire councillors were among those lining up on Friday morning to get their COVID-19 jabs, joining the increasing number of people in the state who might now be called 'Vacctorians'. Mount Alexander Shire's deputy mayor Cr Bill Maltby and Tarrengower ward's Cr Stephen Gardner were both anxious to get their first jab over and done. Cr Gardner confided in the Express that he was a bit of a needle phobic and initially had some personal reservations about rolling up his sleeve for the cause - due to the much publicised concerns surrounding an extremely rare blood clotting response associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. But it seemed Cr Gardner was typical of many who had been 'waiting to see' while COVID case numbers languished at zero - that is until the state's more contagious outbreaks abruptly changed all that. "I was a bit reluctant at first due to the blood clotting publicity but now I just think if we want to get out of this situation we've got to get this done," a freshly vaccinated Mount Alexander Shire councillors Bill Maltby and Stephen Gardner receive their Cr Gardner said. COVID-19 AstraZeneca jabs on Friday from nurse unit manager Shelley Leathem and "Just get the jab. I didn't feel anything. I registered nurse Julie Wight - in front of the COVID vaccination selfie banner. feel better now that it's done." Cr Bill Maltby was similarly stoic about Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A reliable source told the Express that receiving his first dose of the AstraZeneca "As of Monday (yesterday) we have the term Vacctorian "can be attributed to vaccine. increased our admin staff to cope with Professor Benjamin Cowie, senior medical "Just get it done is the message," he demand," she said. advisor, Victoria State Government Departsaid. "We're accepting limited walk-ins, pendment of Health". "It's very important if we want to keep ing vaccine supply, up to noon but we do And while the term Vacctorian may, or moving ahead." prefer bookings." may not, be gaining traction, the addition of Nurse unit manager on site at Friday's Castlemaine's first Pfizer vaccination the Castlemaine clinic's COVID vaccination clinic, Shelley Leathem said local demand clinic for the general public 40 to 49 ageselfie banner was adding a sense of historic to get vaccinated had continued to climb group is scheduled for June 10 and is being occasion that was not lost on the councillors strongly with the hospital now putting on delivered as a Bendigo Health Outreach - who must now wait a few weeks before more admin staff to operate its vaccination clinic. receiving their second dose. clinic that's administering the vaccine on

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With the easing of coronavirus restrictions in Regional Victoria, Council has reopened the Customer Service Centre and Visitor Information Centre in Castlemaine.

Despite cold temperatures, Kyneton firefighters and police were called to a small grassfire near the banks of the Campaspe River in the town's south last Tuesday. The fire is believed to have been deliberately lit with reports of several young people being seen at the location shortly before it ignited about 6pm. The small 5x2 metre fire was quickly extinguished by brigade members using backpacks. Kyneton Police are investigating. Photo: Brian Wilson, ietsystems.com.au

The Civic Centre is open for limited face-to-face services including general queries, pet registrations and payments. Staff are available for technical queries by phone, email and via the website.

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Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre is open seven days. COVIDSafe measures include mandatory QR code check in and face masks. For more information on changes to Council services visit mountalexander.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. For information on COVID-19 restrictions, and where to get vaccinated or tested visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au. If you or anyone you know needs local help, support or food relief contact Council’s dedicated COVID-19 support line from 9.00am to 5.00pm (Monday to Friday) on 1800 512 446 or by email covid19@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Trentham Sustainability Group has been funded $9895 for its Trentham Carbon Forestry Project and will work in partnership with the central highlands-based company, wood4good, to engage with local landholders to deliver the project. Funded by the Hepburn Wind Impact Fund, the project will seek to support the growth of local woodlots that practice regenerative forestry. Regenerative forestry involves planting new trees, protecting some existing trees while selectively harvesting others. This approach can enhance carbon sequestration, improve biodiversity and build sustainable sources of firewood and construction materials. Sebastian Klein is driving the Trentham Carbon Forestry Project and sees multiple benefits for landowners and other stakeholders. “Regenerative approaches to forestry can deliver financial benefits to property owners as well as benefits to local ecosystems and the wider environment,” he said. The project will work closely with community members and will include workshops to engage landholders and produce

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Ratepayers in Mount Alexander Shire have some extra time to pay their rates before interest starts to accrue, given COVID-19 restrictions have recently kept people at home. The fourth 2020/2021 rate instalment was due on Monday 31 May. However, Council has extended the interest-free period until Monday 14 June due to the recent circuit breaker restrictions. For more information visit mountalexander.vic.gov.au/rates.

a booklet to assist other districts and land managers interested in this forestry approach. A successful information evening with Rowan Reid speaking on agroforestry was held in March to build local interest in the project. Hepburn Wind manager Taryn Lane said the project was an important part of how the shire could meet its ambition to reach zero-net emissions by 2030. "Hepburn Z-NET is a collective effort and it’s exciting to see the local leadership from Trentham Sustainability Group to seek solutions to the tricky problem of firewood and the broader considerations of conservation and drawing down carbon,” Ms Lane said. In addition to community engagement, the program will be developing a carbon sequestration project and enrolling land owners with existing woodlots or an interest in establishing a woodlot for local firewood and timber production. To find out more about the program, head to the Hepburn Z-NET website hepburnznet.org.au/program/trentham-carbonforestry-project

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Council is running drop-in sessions at community halls in the shire in June for residents who would like to connect with other people and learn more about local activities and services. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, sessions planned between 7 June and 11 June have been rescheduled. For more information call 5471 1700 or visit mountalexander.vic.gov.au/CASI. Sessions will be COVIDsafe, and pending public health advice.

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Hospitality hit hard Labour market shortages and COVID uncertainty are placing strain on Macedon Ranges' hospitality industry. Many have successfully pivoted to take-away models during COVID lockdown periods but some have been forced into temporary closure and are struggling to keep staff. Those reliant on Melbourne and tourism trade have also taken a financial hit during last week's state imposed lockdown with a 5km radius travel restriction. Melbourne trade remains locked out this week. One of those forced to close for last week's snap lockdown, Little Swallow Cafe owner Daniel Richards said the constant uncertainty around hospitality and tourism was taking a toll. "Hospitality is the first thing to get shut down - some operators just can't afford another shut down," Mr Richards told the Express. "Here, we are not set up to switch to a complete take-away service model at this time and, if we were, our customer base is massively reduced with the imposed 5km radius travel rule. Other businesses have been able to pivot but there's just not the dollar value for everyone to have their fair share." Mr Richards estimated a $13,000 loss for his cafe during the state-imposed five-day snap lockdown in February. He anticipated more in the most recent shut down. Like many others, he has lost produce and has had continued utility and running costs. The popular Piper Street cafe has also faced challenges with kitchen staffing due to the COVID uncertainty and announced last month it would need to reduce days of operation to five. "After eight months of advertising for staff we were left with no option," Mr Richards said. "We cannot staff a six-day week any longer without causing the burn-out of our current team. "It's just one day we're reducing but we understand it has a knock-on effect for our suppliers and a lot of other areas. We would open seven days a week if we had the staff because, when COVID restrictions are not in place, the trade is there." Fellow Piper Street hot-spot Source Dining announced its closure in April after eight years, citing staffing as part of the deciding factor. "Due to the constant exhausting search for experienced staff to maintain this quality dining and another business that is rapidly growing and taking more and more of our time - now feels like the Little Swallow Cafe owner Daniel Richards says the uncertainty right time to make a change," Source told diners via social media. of COVID on the hospitality and tourism industry is taking a toll. The team has shifted its focus to a project in Bendigo.

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An op shop with a focus on funding local natural environment projects will open its doors in Castlemaine this Friday. Named The Good Op Shop, the not-for profit will be fittingly based at the Salvage Yard, with a re-use and re-purpose focus. "The Castlemaine community has been such a great supporter of both environmental action and op shops," co-founder Tiffany Inglis said. "And we feel there is a great opportunity to bring the two together and raise money for nature projects, especially community driven activities that need that extra bit of support." The op shop will provide more ways for the community to donate clothing, bric-a-brac, books and toys. Donations will be accepted at the shop on Fridays and Saturdays and The Good Op Shop trailer will be parked around town on Sundays, for those looking to do a weekend clean out or who aren’t able to donate during the week. "We want to keep as many things out of landfill as possible," said Chris Cook, the other co-founder. "Waste avoidance and reuse will be an important part of what The Good Op Shop does."

The new shop is also seeking volunteers for sorting and customer service. "We’d love to have people come and get involved with the shop. We are looking for volunteers Thursdays (to help sort all the donations) and Fridays and Saturdays to serve customers and to have a cup of tea with us!" Tiffany said. The founders said the new op shop also had a strong focus on young people and upcycling. "It’d be great to create a space where young people feel comfortable to come and be involved in conservation and to have the opportunity to shop and learn new ways to re-use items headed for landfill," Chris said. "We’d like to hold upcycling workshops and have school groups come in and learn about the waste cycle and ways we can do more with what we’ve already got." The Good Op Shop will open for the first time on June 11 from 10am to 4pm at the Salvage Yard (4 Lewis Drive, Castlemaine). The shop will initially open on Fridays and Saturdays. Follow The Good Op Shop on Facebook: facebook.com/thegoodopshop

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Castlemaine resident John Flaus is well known to Australian audiences and has been appearing on our cinema and TV screens for over 50 years (The Castle, Jack Irish, Lillian's Story), but it is his recent performance in the short film Trust Frank that has earned him and his co-star international acclaim at festivals around the world. The winner of seven Best Actor awards, Flaus is being recognised and applauded for his tender and lovable portrayal of Frank. A boozer, a gambler and a man without hope, Frank is a Vietnam veteran who lives alone with lung cancer. When his neighbour Rose has a bad dementia episode and crashes into his life, a friendship develops and together they find the strength and determination to go on living. Playing opposite John is the talented Daylesford resident Brenda Palmer (Win-

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Heritage protection ahead Heritage protection is being sought for 32 individual sites across Lancefield, Macedon, Mount Macedon, Woodend and Woodend North. The properties were among 56 reviewed in the Macedon Ranges Council Heritage Study, which Macedon Ranges Council adopted in April last year. The amendment to the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme will place a heritage overlay on the 32 significant sites and is now out for public consultation until July 16, with a panel hearing expected in November.

Macedon and Mount Macedon Mount Macedon is known for some of its stunning hill stations established by prominent and wealthy Victorians from the 1870s. New inclusions for heritage protection are Penola, Ard Rudah, Marnanie, Dreamthorpe, Sefton, Cheniston and Ard Choille cottage, stables, fernery and garden. Several of these grand and picturesque properties have associations with prominent influential people of the time. Ard Rudah, established in the 1870s, has close associations with well-known Melbourne architect Christopher Cowper, the owner and occupant of the house from the 1920s to the 1950s. Cowper was largely responsible for the design of the existing house and much of the extensive garden and he was involved with development of the local township including electricity connection, roads and construction of community halls. Ard Choille is a highly developed picturesque hill station with extensive grounds, containing a finely detailed and elegantly curved fernery structure, water features and mature plantings. It was thought to be depicted by Frederick McCubbin in ‘The Pioneer’. The fernery at Ard Choille is a fine and rare surviving example of a large fernery located in a privately-owned garden, designed by nurseryman William Sangster. Sefton has close associations with prominent Victorian businessman and politician, William L Baillieu, as the owner and occupant of the property from 1908, and the family who owned Sefton until the 1980s. It has close associations with well-known Melbourne architects Sydney Smith and Ogg who were responsible for the design of the house in 1908. Marnanie has close associations with prominent Victorian politician, (Sir) Isaac Isaacs, as the owner and occupant of the property from the late nineteenth century until his death in 1948. Other inclusions from Mount Macedon are 19th century farming property Glen Drouitt, Mount Macedon Presbyterian Church and 19th century Victorian Italianate house Craigielea. The Mount Macedon church was built in 1874 and, despite extensive damage to the building in the Ash Wednesday fires in 1983, it has been reconstructed using original materials. Macedon’s Bent Street cemetery and a c1900-1908 house at 29-31 Margaret Street will also be included. The cemetery was established in the mid-19th century and it distinctive memorials and decorative graves provide details on prominent Victorians, including Lord Richard G Casey and Lady Ethel Casey, artist Ellis Rowan and Melbourne Age newspaper owner, Oswald J Syme and family.

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A series of Woodend’s impressive inter-war buildings will be included for heritage protection including Carramar, Manchester Unity Convalescent Home, Pindari, Campaspe House with Edna Walling garden and Flint Hill. The former Manchester Unity Convalescent Home, at Carlisle Street, is a rare surviving example of a recuperative rest home within the Macedon Ranges Shire. Inter-war Georgian Revival style building is associated with Melbourne architect Marcus Barlow. Flint Hill has close associations with successful Melbourne businessman Harold Brookes and wife Dorothy. The Brookes family owned and occupied the country house from its establishment in 1922 until the mid-1950s. The garden includes three trees that are listed on the National Trust tree register. Carramar is a 1924 bungalow that is significant as one of few residential buildings that can be attributed to Robert Haddon who was a prominent Melbourne architect, architectural writer and educator from the early 20th century until his death in 1929. Other inclusions for Wooded are 19th century Victorian Italianate house Lyndhurst, Blanchwood, Woodend Catholic Primary School (1973), Woodend Racecourse, Woodend Masonic Lodge (1926), Zion Baptist Chapel, St Ambrose Catholic Church complex and St Andrews Presbyterian Church. The unusual Gothic-style Victorian house Blanchwood, c1878-81, was used as a convent for many years. Blanchwood has strong associations with the Catholic Church and the early role it played in Catholic education in Woodend. Woodend Racecourse operated from the Forest/Davey Street site for almost 100 years and five remaining built structures are the grandstand with remnant mature trees, photo finish tower, race caller’s tower, vet’s room and a single room timber structure. Woodend North’s inclusion is Springfield State School at Clarkes Lane, which was built in 1877.

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Lancefield’s heritage inclusions are Lancefield Railway Station and line remnants, the 1862 Lancefield Presbyterian Manse, and farm complexes: Grange Farm, Blois Cottage Farm, Annie Vale Farm and Newland Farm. The former Lancefield Station and remnants, at 42 Main Road, are illustrative of the network of railway lines developed in the late 19th century to service rural townships. The line closed in the 1950s. Lancefield farm complexes highlighted are representative and intact examples of small 19th century farming properties in the Macedon Ranges. “The district gained a reputation as a rich agricultural area and these properties clearly illustrate this development,” according to the statement of significance.

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An artist’s impression of a main street in the future Clarkefield Town Centre. From page 1. APD Projects plans to lodge a development plan application with Macedon Ranges Shire Council later this year for the 'Clarkefield Town Centre' project, which has already attracted some criticism. The development of the remainder of Clarkefield would require further consultation and a separate approval process to rezone the land. For the Clarkefield Town Centre and the broader Clarkefield area, APD is acting for the landowners who are Melbourne Lancefield Road Investments Pty Ltd and local landowner Rupert Clarke respectively. APD director Brad Paddon said they were pleased to welcome the community’s thoughts and aspirations on the future of Clarkefield. "The community’s comments will inform our plans for Clarkefield and we encourage everyone to take a look at what we are proposing," Mr Paddon said. “Clarkefield has a rich history. We plan to honour its past while creating a unique carbon neutral, transit orientated, walkable community reflective of the unique landscape characteristics cherished within Macedon Ranges. "Importantly, we want to offer a diversity of housing choice as well as offering affordable housing options currently not available." Mr Paddon said the project aimed to revitalise the town’s existing assets including the railway station, hotel, the sporting fields and create a township with sustainable development principles at its core. “A key aspect of our proposal is the

objective for Clarkefield to be a carbonneutral town, taking full responsibility for emissions contained in development infrastructure, while also creating a platform for zero-carbon living," he said. “After this initial phase of community consultation, we anticipate lodging a development application for 26 hectares of land already zoned for a township at Clarkefield later in 2021. “The Town Centre application will be an immediate opportunity to demonstrate the vision and principles for the broader Clarkefield development and what is possible for sustainable and low-impact living." 'GALLOPING URBAN GROWTH' Macedon Ranges Residents Association secretary Christine Pruneau warned "this new urban grab at Clarkefield isn’t needed or justified". "Here we go again, another Melbourne firm trying to convince everyone to back a large, new piece of suburbia by drowning it in greenwash," she said. "Galloping urban growth – check out Gisborne, Riddell and Romsey, and Kyneton’s recent, secret elevation to be a regional growth centre – is the opposite of what should happen in this 'protected' shire." HOW, WHEN AND WHERE The ‘Shape Clarkefield’ website shapeclarkefield.com.au was launched yesterday and provides a hub of information for community consultation and details of how, where and when people can get involved. Details of the community consultation program will be advertised in local newspapers over the next few weeks.

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Preserving our herritage apples Harcourt has always been known as the ‘apple centre of Victoria’ but in recent years some of its heritage apple varieties have almost disappeared. One family of long-time Harcourt orchardists is trying to do its bit to save these heritage gems by making them available to the wider community. Carr’s Organic Fruit Tree Nursery coowner Katie Finlay said that if we seriously wanted to save some of the heritage apple varieties that had almost disappeared, we urgently needed to get them into people’s backyards. “Some of the older varieties are becoming so rare that most people haven’t heard of them. They only really exist in collections here and there, and that’s a tragedy,” she said. Carr’s Nursery is a family business run by Katie, her sister Liz Carr, and their dad Merv, a nurseryman and orchardist with more than 60 years’ experience. The nursery, which is a member of the Harcourt Organic Farming Co-op, has been building its collection of heritage and hard-to-find fruit tree varieties. This year it is able to offer 170 fruit tree varieties for sale, including more than 40 varieties of apple. Katie explained why the nursery specialised in the older varieties. “It’s not good enough just to have these varieties hidden away in a collection somewhere – that’s like keeping them in a museum. If we really want to keep these varieties alive they need to be grown in people’s backyards, eaten, shared, talked about and loved," she said. Carr’s Nursery also stocks many popular fruit varieties, but Katie said there were other reasons the nursery focused on older varieties.

“Most modern varieties coming onto the market are patented, which means they're not available for micro-nurseries like ours to grow until they come into the public domain, which can take 20 years or more. “But even if we could get the new varieties, we’d still stick with the heritage ones. Someone needs to stick up for them, remember them, and try to get them into backyards or they’ll disappear completely. That would be terrible, because they’re an important part of the fruit-growing heritage that gives this district its food identity,” she said. Heritage varieties are usually old varieties that have gone out of fashion, or been superseded by newer varieties. This is often because they don’t have the right characteristics to suit modern food growing and transport systems. “But just because heritage varieties don't fit these criteria doesn't mean they're not great fruit!," Katie said. "It's just that they suit backyards better than the sort of mass-produced, largescale fruit production that fills supermarket shelves. "Fragar peaches are a great example. They're stunning, huge, white-fleshed peaches. They have a delicious flavour that's much more complex than a typical modern peach with more depth on your palate. Unlike modern varieties, which tend to be more uniform in colour, these beauties have a gorgeous pale pink blush over a creamy yellow background - divine to look at, but they show every bruise. "They're also quite thin-skinned with soft, juicy flesh, but they do bruise quite easily, particularly when they've been treeripened, which is definitely the best way to eat them. "They're the perfect peach for a back-

Katie Finlay and her dad Merv Carr are committed to preserving heritage varieties of fruit. yard - but not to put on a truck and send hundreds of kilometres. It’s almost impossible to buy them these days, which is such a pity, because they’re really amazing peaches.” DRAMATIC DECLINE As our food systems get bigger and more industrialised, they also get simpler, and the number of different types and varieties of fruit, vegetables and even meat that we eat in our modern diets has dramatically declined in recent years. According to renowned soil scientist Dr Christine Jones, modern fruit and veg have also become less nutritious due to soil depletion and this, coupled with the simplification of our diets, is impacting our health.

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Business operators experiencing internet connectivity problems in the Macedon Ranges are urged to flag their difficulties in a new survey. Macedon Ranges Council, in partnership with City of Greater Bendigo and Regional Development Victoria, is undertaking the survey to assess broadband internet speeds and coverage. The local data will be used to advocate for improved internet speeds, coverage and reliability across the shire. The survey is open until Friday: surveymonkey.com/r/2LGMTB8

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Purpose in art A stroke changed John Damrow’s life in an instant and he was unable to return to the life he knew ... then he discovered art. Kyneton resident John Damrow was a 42-year-old corporate high flyer and self-confessed gym junkie when he had a stroke in 2004. The stroke changed his life in an instant, leaving him with physical weakness on his left side, fatigue and depression. John was unable to return to the life he knew. This led to many years of struggle mentally - until he discovered art. "I have been in and out of depression about six times in the last 10 years," he told the Express. "The fact that I couldn't work made me feel useless, so I lost my self esteem and my confidence. "I was volunteering at the Woodend Neighbourhood House because I was bored and I wanted something to do, so I enrolled for a workshop with artist John York and learnt some really simple stuff and that's where it all began." That was about five years ago and, without any formal training, John has developed a talent and found peace and purpose in art. "Now I'm doing what I want to do, what I'm passionate about," he said.

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John will be displaying a painting at the 33rd Castlemaine Rotary Art Show next month. The piece is called COVID – A memory of Portugal and took John about two months to paint last year during lockdown. "I went to Europe in July 2019 and it was the trip of a lifetime," John said. "I spent a month in Hamburg and while I was there I made a couple of weekend trips. "One was to Portugal where I saw a good friend I hadn't seen in 20 years, and he took me to the house of one of his relatives on a golf course. "We went walking and found this beautiful path with a row of pine trees. "This painting that I've entered in an art show at Castlemaine, if I don't sell it there I'm going to wrap it up and send it to my friend because without him I would never have found this beautiful scene." Later this month John is booked in to take formal art lessons in Melbourne to hone his skill. He hopes continue to enjoy art and open up an Airbnb and cafe in Kyneton where he can continue to paint.

Ratepayers of Mount Alexander Shire have some extra time to pay their rates before interest starts to accrue, given COVID-19 restrictions kept people at home last week. The fourth 2020/2021 rate instalment was due on Monday May 31. However, council is extending the interest-free period until Monday June 14, due to the seven-day circuit breaker restrictions. Council's executive manager of corporate services Carolyn Ross said council understood that many people in the community still liked to pay their rates in person at a local post office or the Customer Service Centre, while other people might be having difficulty paying their rates at this time. “There are still a range of options available to pay your rates but we’re offering two weeks interest free to give people a bit more time to get their payments organised,” she said. Council’s Customer Service Centre reopened to customers on Friday for limited face-to-face services such as payments and animal registrations, under COVID-safe conditions. If you are having trouble paying your rates, call council to discuss your options on 5471 1700 or visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/ rates.

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Macedon Ranges business owners have the chance to register for a free digital marketing workshop to build an effective digital strategy, develop realistic goals and stay on top of social trends. Funded through the Australian Small Business Advisory Service, Macedon Ranges Council is supporting local businesses to grow and recover with this one-day workshop. The digital marketing workshop will be held on June 17 from 9.30am to 12pm at Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne. Depending on COVID-19 restrictions, this workshop may be delivered online. To register for the workshop, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-events or call 5421 9654 for details.

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Artist makes Archie 100 The work of a local artist and painting teacher from Castlemaine has been included in the landmark exhibition Archie 100 that opened at the Art Gallery of NSW last Friday. Gabrielle Martin's painting, Tony Clark with Jasperware (Landscape), 2003, was selected from thousands of Archibald Prize finalists to be included in this exhibition of 100 paintings drawn from the history of the Archibald Prize, which first opened 100 years ago. "I am so proud and delighted to be part of an exhibition that celebrates this

prize, loved by artists and public alike. My painting is of artist Tony Clark, who was a teacher I had in my first year of art school," Martin said. "His interest in classical art, seen through a postmodern lens and informed by his deep love of the paintings of Giorgio de Chirico, had an important influence on me at a crucial age. "I have included his arresting painting in the background, as a homage. "It was a wonderful experience painting someone I had been intrigued and intimidated by in equal parts, and to get to know

him more deeply as a person. "To have this painting now hang beside portraits by William Dobell, John Brack and Nora Heyson is truly a great honour." Though Martin couldn’t attend the opening at the Art Gallery of NSW, which she had been looking forward to for months (due to the rules about quarantining when entering NSW from Victoria), she said she was looking forward to a trip up there once it was permitted. Archie 100 will tour nationally for three years and opens at the Geelong Gallery in November of this year.

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Young local drivers have recently joined thousands accessing online learner driver permit tests as the state government scales up its rollout of the initiative. As the online test is introduced across the state, 1000 extra prospective learners each week with existing test appointments will be invited to sign up and complete the test. The new test takes learners through a course that includes a mix of theory, interactive videos and visual graphics before the final assessment, reinforcing key road safety messages with miniquizzes to progressively test learners’ knowledge in modules like speed, drink and drug driving, seatbelts, fatigue, distractions and road rules. To access the test, customers will need to create a myVicRoads personal account on a compatible device. The entire course and test will take between four and six hours to complete, with prospective learners having 12 months to sit and pass the online test once they’ve registered. For details on how to access the Learner Permit Test Online, visit vicroads.vic.gov.au.

Castlemaine will host an inspirinspir ing new writing workshop retreat designed for budding writers on the weekend of June 18-20. The Hidden Writer Workshop Retreat is the creation of experienced writer and workshop facilitator Sherri McIver and international tour guide and local hospitality identity, Ingrid Gaiotto. The pair have joined forces to provide the inspiration and guidance that will unlock the hidden writer in everyone. Ten participants will discover their hidden writer in a convivial atmosphere, delight in local artisanal food and wine and enjoy an introduction to Castlemaine’s cultural wealth and historic heritage. The retreat is packaged with accommodation at the boutique Northern Arts Hotel, with most meals provided. Participants will be greeted after their Friday evening arrival with a traditional Italian Aperitivo, followed by a fully catered dinner featuring local food and wine. Local residents not requiring accommodation are also welcome. Host Ingrid Gaiotto is known for leading bespoke cultural tours to her home country, Italy. Grounded since covid Ingrid has pivoted her focus and looks forward to leading participants on an immersive encounter of her hometown Castlemaine, guaranteed to stimulate the creative juices and offer a

Host Ingrid Gaiotto, writer Sherri McIver and Northern Arts Hotel operator Maggie Fooke look forward to welcoming participants to the Hidden Writer Workshop Retreat in Castlemaine later this month. deeper experience of this culturally rich community. "One of the workshop sessions will be held off site in a mystery Castlemaine location and participants will have Saturday night free to explore the region and enjoy some local fare. We will be suggesting some restaurants and venues they can visit," Ingrid said. Workshop facilitator Sherri

McIver has worked as a journalist and advertising copywriter, written scripts for TV as well as poetry and song lyrics and is currently ghost writing and editing several memoirs. Sherri has held many successful creative workshops in central Victoria and throughout Australia. "I believe everyone has a creative soul they can express in

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Edgar’s Mission founder and director Pam Ahern will be able to make important upgrades to the animal sanctuary with funds announced in the state budget.

Funds secure sanctuary upgrade Volunteers at animal sanctuary Edgar’s Mission are celebrating a $60,000 infrastructure upgrade and support announced in the state budget. The not-for-profit in Lancefield is home to farmed 432 animals in need and relies on community donations. “In our 18 years we have relied solely on generous members of the public who believe in our work to continue our mission of kindness,” said Pam Ahern, Edgar’s Mission’s founder and director. Starting out in dog and cat rescue, everything changed for Pam when a tiny piglet, the eminent Edgar Alan Pig, trotted into her life in 2003 and led her down a path she never imagined. Since then, the one-time champion

equestrian has dedicated her life to the protection of farmed animals and is estimated to have rescued more than 5000 animals in need. “This announcement is a huge step towards bringing farmed animals out of the dark unknown and into public view,” Pam said. “While they can often escape our thoughts and animal protection legislation, they should never escape our kindness.” The grant will deliver much-needed infrastructure support for Edgar’s Mission’s 153acre sanctuary including a tractor, animal handling equipment and yarding. Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick helped to secure the funds for the organisation.

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Groups and networks can apply for project grants of up to $30,000 for on-ground works, education and capacity building projects that help to improve Victoria’s environment for future generations. Photo: Sandy Scheltema Volunteers helping to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment can now apply for a funding boost. The latest round of the Victorian Landcare Grants has $2.55 million funding available to landcare and environmental volunteering groups. Groups and networks can apply for project grants of up to $30,000 for on-ground works, education and capacity building projects that help to improve Victoria’s environment for future generations. Support grants of up to $500 are also available for new and existing groups and networks to assist with operating costs for landcare and environmental volunteering across the state.

This funding will be delivered through Victoria’s 10 catchment management authorities, demonstrating the important environmental outcomes that can be achieved through collaboration between CMAs, environmental groups, local communities, and the government. The North Central CMA is again coordinating the distribution of funding with an emphasis on supporting landcare, junior landcare, community and ‘Friends of’ groups within the North Central CMA region. The CMA’s regional landcare coordinator Tess Grieves said the grants allowed groups to apply for funding to deliver on environmental management priorities that were relevant to the needs of their local area.

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Fox bounty until October

Victorian fox and wild dog bounty collections will continue until the end of October. Acceptable entire fox scalps and entire wild dog body parts will be collected from eligible members of the public at specific dates and times, and from sites scheduled as collection centres. No entire-fox scalps or entire wild dog body parts will be accepted at any public counter or state government

office. Collections will only be accepted at the designated times. Broadford collections (fox only) are at 5 Mollison Street from 10.30am to 12.30pm on June 24. Mansfield collections (fox and wild dog) are at the Depot, 128 Highett Street from 2pm to 4pm on June 23. Visit www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/bounty to find out more.

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"This might involve capacity building activities to help members learn new skills, on-ground work to protect special places or manage local issues or even trials of new and innovative ideas," Ms Grieves said. "Each year volunteers donate around 500,000 hours working with us and other CMAs across the state, which equals about 20,833 days a year. They are remarkable figures. "The natural resource management work undertaken by these volunteers through community-based groups is an important part of the work we do. "We simply can’t do it alone." Applications close 5pm Wednesday June 16.

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Salt Lake City is the capital of which US state?

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What lies at the line of 0 degrees latitude?

12. Which banknote did Australia introduce on March 26, 1984?

Donny Osmond (pictured) was the winner of which popular US TV series in 2009? Former prime minister John Howard lost his own seat at which federal election? In which year of the 2000s was the disaster ﬁlm 2012 released? Seychelles is an archipelago country in which ocean?

What was the title of Australia’s 2019 Eurovision entry?

Heaven 17 band members Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh were the former keyboard players in which synth-pop band?

What is the longest river in Great Britain?

10. Who wrote the 1992 alternative history detective novel Fatherland?

What does the Russian word ‘moloko’ translate to in English?

21. What is the name of the album that Aussie band Regurgitator released in 2018? 22. Which creature shares its name with a British biplane primarily used for training?

13. What is the most recent of the three classic geological eras?

23. Once More, with Feeling was the only musical episode of which cult TV series?

14. Injera is a pancake-like bread made out of which type of ﬂour?

24. Actor Eve Morey played which character on Neighbours, from 2009–2019?

15. What was Monty Python’s first feature film, released in 1971? 16. How old was potato farmer Cliff Young when he won the Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultra Marathon in 1983? 17.

25. Which literary genre is the job of “letterer” associated with? 26. In which country was Nicolae Ceausescu executed after an army uprising in 1989?

What is the Japanese word for an apprentice geisha?

27. In what sport can a ‘slap bunt’ be executed?

18. Who invented the wine cask in South Australia in 1965?

28. Christine Baranski (pictured) had a recurring role as the mother of which character in the TV series The Big Bang Theory?

19. Which species of ﬁsh produces black caviar? 20. Actor Harley Quinn Smith (pictured) is the daughter of which cult ﬁlm director?

29. How many Guns N’ Roses music videos did supermodel Stephanie Seymour feature in?

31. What term is coined by hunters that refers to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot? 32. And which animals make up the five? 33. Adam Levine provides the lead vocals for which band? 34. How many years is a lustrum or a pentad? 35. Which brand of beer features a five-pointed red star on its label? 36. What is the ancient Egyptian sun god known as? 37. Which French food’s name originates from the Latin word crispa, meaning ‘with creases’? 38. Emma Stone (pictured), star of Easy A and La La Land, also played Jules in which Seth Rogen comedy? 39. Is cucumber a fruit or vegetable? 40. Who wrote the 1963 novel The Bell Jar under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas?

21. Headroxx 22. Tiger moth 23. Buffy, the Vampire Slayer 24. Sonya Rebecchi 25. Comic books 26. Romania 27. Baseball (or softball) 28. Leonard 29. Two (Don’t Cry and November Rain) 30. The Colours of Animals

11. Milk 12. $100 13. Cenozoic 14. Teff 15. And Now for Something Completely Different 16. 61 years old 17. Maiko 18. Thomas Angove 19. Sturgeon 20. Kevin Smith

1. Utah 2. The equator 3. Dancing with the Stars 4. 2007 5. 2009 6. Indian Ocean 7. Zero Gravity 8. The Human League 9. The River Severn 10. Robert Harris

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31. Big Five game 32. Lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhinoceros 33. Maroon 5 34. Five years 35. Heineken 36. Ra 37. Crêpes 38. Superbad 39. A fruit 40. Sylvia Plath

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4. Where did she and fellow cancer survivors walk in 2008 to raise funds to build the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre? A. Sydney Harbour B. Stonehenge C. The Grand Canyon D. The Great Wall of China

5. Who played her in the 2018 two-part biopic Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly u? Devoted To You A. Delta Goodrem B. Margot Robbie C. Isabel Lucas D. Sophie Monk

ANSWERS: 1B, 2C, 3B, 4D, 5A

2. The music video for which of her hits won Video of the Year in 1983? A. You’re the One That I Want B. Xanadu C. Physical D. I Honestly Love You

3. In Grease, what is her character Sandy’s last name? A. Jones B. Olsson C. Davis D. Dee

43. Which of the following is not a rodent: hamster, guinea pig, squirrel, gerbil or meerkat? 44. In which decade was the Hollywood sign erected? 45. What do Alfred Bellows (I Dream of Jeannie), Charles Kroger (Monk) and Marvin Monroe (The Simpsons) have in common? 46. What New Zealand town lies on the edge of Lake Wakatipu? 47. Who wrote the 1843 fairy tale The Ugly Duckling? 48. Which biblical character was swallowed by a whale? 49. Which character is played by Anne Hathaway (pictured) in the 2012 ﬁlm The Dark Knight Rises?

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22 words: Good 33 words: Very good 44 words: Excellent

ANSWERS: dour, dune, euro, feud, flounder, flour, floured, flue, fondue, foul, fouled, fouler, found, founder, four, fund, furl, furled, loud, louder, lour, loured, lure, lured, nodule, nude, refund, rewound, round, roundel, rude, rued, rule, ruled, rune, under, undo, unfed, unfold, unwed, woeful, WONDERFUL, would, wound

1. Olivia Newton-John competed in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest representing which country? A. Australia B. United Kingdom C. Sweden D. Denmark

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42. In what year did the United States ﬁrst host the Olympic Games?

50. True or false: Plato was a student of Aristotle?

30. A noted Darwinian, what was Sir Edward Bagnall Poulton’s ﬁrst textbook called?

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41. How many characters appeared in the opening credits of The Brady Bunch?

41. Nine 42. 1904 (St Louis) 43. Meerkat 44. 1920s 45.They are all fictional psychiatrists 46. Queenstown 47. Hans Christian Andersen 48. Jonah 49. Selina Kyle/ Catwoman 50. False (Aristotle was Plato’s student)

What’s on (and what’s postponed)

Your shopping dollars support local farmers Get ready for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend at the Kyneton Farmers Market this Saturday June 12. Following COVID-safe rules, market organisers look forward to seeing everyone with masks and shopping bags ready to support our local farmers and producers. If roast lamb is on your menu this weekend you will be pleased to know that local stallholder Fellcroft Farm will have every cut you need. Fellcroft Farm is located in the foothills of the Cobaw State Forest and has been farmed by six generations of the Crozier Family. Original settlers Andrew and Mary Crozier built the first dwelling in 1862 where they raised their 10 children. The cottage still stands today. Barry, Veronica and their two children Rachel and Matthew are the current fifth generation of Croziers continuing the working farm tradition. Grandson Harry, aged two, starts the sixth generation! The Croziers produce prime lamb, bred from Australian first-cross ewes and English heritage southdown rams. Their core farming values include sustainable land management, ethical animal husbandry and low food miles. They also grow their own garlic and herbs to use in their farm made marinades. Veronica has a special interest in bees and produces her own honey. Fellcroft Farm has a regular stall at the Kyneton Farmers Market selling their eight-month-old lamb in all your favourite cuts, including the mini roast! Catering for dog lovers too – you will always find lamb bones for Dogo! Kyneton Farmers Market welcomes the following new stallholders to the June market. Grace Larson from Petite Pomme Orchard will have fruit trees including grafted heirloom varieties. Watch Sweet and Savoury Crepes make fresh crepes on the griddle plate, ideal for breakfast on the run! New to the market and a new Kyneton resident is Monica from Mignone Cakes. Dogs of course are always a priority at this market and they will insist on visiting Pawdrey Hepburn Devine Canine Catering for a pup-cake or perhaps a mince donut! Local residents can be assured that market organisers are working hard to ensure market shoppers park appropriately. If you find someone blocking access to your property, make a note of the number plate and either drop in to the information desk and tell a volunteer or call Catherine on 0434 820 618. The police will be notified immediately and if necessary, will issue a fine or have the vehicle towed.

Festival moves to new dates

With the announcement that Melbourne residents cannot venture to the regional parts of Victoria, as well as other restrictions for the Queen's Birthday weekend, the Woodend Winter Arts Festival has enacted its contingency plans and rescheduled the events for July and August. The new festival dates will be: Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11 Saturday and Sunday, August 7 and 8 The program has been updated online and on social media so there's now plenty of time to book your tickets. All existing ticketholders have received an email advising them of the change of dates. The festival committee looks forward to welcoming you to Woodend in coming weeks! Read more at: www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au

Blithe Spirit in August Given this time of uncertainty, Cathouse Players have made the decision to postpone their June production of Blithe Spirit and will now present this classic by Noel Coward mid-August. Director Bette Sartore thanks patrons for their ongoing support and is also looking forward to presenting Relatively Speaking in October, as originally planned. Pre-purchased tickets are in the process of being refunded. For enquiries call 0490 485 850. Fellcroft Farm has a regular stall at the Kyneton Farmers Market.

Jazz festival cancelled, art show postponed... Eve Lamb

Victoria's current worrying COVID-19 outbreaks have forced the cancellation of this month's keenly anticipated Castlemaine Jazz Festival. Committee member Lyndal McClure told the Express the risks associated with staging the popular event were now simply too great, while the state's ban on Melburnians travelling to the regions for the Queen's Birthday weekend - when the event was to have happened - also rendered it unviable. "We're very disappointed but it's too big a risk to go ahead," Ms McClure said. "Twenty of the 24 bands we had were coming from Melbourne and other places. "We'd already reduced the festival to eight shows to be staged in two venues and worked out our dollars. "The biggest issue for us is that to reduce the audiences further to 50 people would mean we'd be losing money." Ms McClure said all those who had already purchased tickets would receive refunds. "Their money will be reimbursed," she said. The committee is scheduled to meet again in several weeks with members hoping Castlemaine may yet be able to stage some sort of significant jazz event, or events, later in the year. Jazz legend James Morrison has been booked to play the 'Maine in October and it's hoped that this show may yet proceed, and that some form of what had been planned for the Queen's Birthday festival may also be salvaged for a later date. "It's hard as a committee when everybody's worked so hard. We will take a break for three weeks and then we'll meet again and look at whether we can take the risk and look at having something later," Ms McClure said. "We really want to thank all of our sponsors who came on board and have been very supportive of us." ART SHOW POSTPONED Meanwhile, another popular event that had been scheduled for this Queen's Birthday long weekend, the Castlemaine Rotary Art

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Show, has not cancelled but has deferred. "We're postponing it and at this stage we're looking to stage it over the last weekend in July, to take place from July 29 through to August 1," Rotary art show committee coordinator Rob Cordy said. "We've had a record number of artists and entries and we're keen not to cancel but to defer and to keep that momentum up," Mr Cordy said. Aa part of maintaining the momentum, Mr Cordy said raffle ticket sales for the popular art-focussed fundraiser would continue with seven attractive prizes up for grabs and ticket sales continuing at Castlemaine's Max IGA supermarket and other local outlets.

Discover art

Discover hidden artworks by local artists Elizabeth Darling and Kathryn Portelli along the Mystery Art trail between The Auction House and Art On Piper galleries in Kyneton. Explorers use a printed map, picked up from either gallery, to guide them to 14 obvious and hidden locations, searching for the handcrafted tiles. The Mystery Art Trail takes roughly 25 minutes and is an experience all the family can enjoy. Elizabeth Darling’s very recognisable style of ink sketch and watercolour wash appeals to young and old alike. Kathryn Portelli is a mosaic artist who has worked on both large and small-scale local artworks. Where: The Auction House gallery 52-56 Mollison Street, and Art On Piper 44 Piper Street. Find out more at mrsc.vic.gov.au/getinvolved or call 5422 0333.

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1. In which local town is Country Cob Bakery located?

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2. How many ordinary meetings of council does Macedon Ranges typically have each month? 3. Muckleford Creek is a tributary of which water body? 4. What is the postcode for Trentham?

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5. The Bridge Hotel is located in which Mount Alexander town?

General knowledge (1 point)

6. In Loony Tunes cartoons, the character Sylvester is what kind of creature? 7. On a Windows keyboard, what shortcut is Ctrl C? 8. Paul McDermott is the host of which ABC quiz show? 9. Social media platform Twitter features what creature on its logo? Bonus point: What colour is the creature?

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10. According to Greek mythology, Hera was the goddess of what?

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I am pleased Macedon Ranges Council is urging protection of the shire's sensitive environment from a mining exploration bid. For one thing the environment itself and the traditional owners must be consulted. Surely all areas will be of importance to them. Is it our land to be digging up? I assume this is exploration for gold. What is gold other than a very expensive metal? It's something we may make jewellery out of or melt it into blocks and lock it away, never to be seen. The article in Midland Express ('Protection urged on mining bid', June 1) says that this is just the first step and would not permit mining to occur. I've heard that exploration going on in the Chewton area goes on 24/7 and is sometimes near people's houses. I don't think "just exploration" is any consolation as if something is found and they're granted a mining permit it would be disastrous. Mining involves digging holes. You have to take material out to make a hole and pile that up somewhere (look at huge slag heaps around Fryerstown). Then you need to wash that material to find the minerals/metals you're searching for. The water used for that needs to be stored in a dam as it probably contains harmful elements. Companies reassure people that everything's okay because they're mining underground. But that is still very invasive and destructive. I would suggest that everyone goes to see the Fosterville mine near Bendigo to understand the enormity of this.

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Re: 'We need to act' by Vera Hemkes from Harcourt (Opinions, May 25). Yes I agree with you that we need renewable sources of energy to reduce the carbon levels in our atmosphere but no one has addressed the real cause of climate change, that of the human population explosion. As more and more people exist so too there is an increase in consumption, which impacts on the environment. As more land is taken for housing and agriculture to feed the increasing population, less land is available to other creatures and so this effects their habitat and leads to their extinction. A practical answer is to tax couples who have more than two children.

A great opportunity Trevor Scott, Castlemaine Recently more than 20,000 attended School Strike for Climate in Melbourne, indicating that Australians are not prepared to wait for government action on climate change. Also, the International Energy Agency, long-time supporter of fossil fuels, has recently stated that to keep GHG emissions at safe levels, there must be no new coal mines or gasfields, or expansion of any existing ones.

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But Labor politicians, Joel Fitzgibbon and Meryl Swanson, whose seats are in the Hunter Valley, heart of the NSW coal country, believe that the rapid phasing out of coal will be politically disastrous for their party. A recent newspaper article about coal miners said Labor could not win the next election without an appeal to these workers. Meanwhile the LNP government has found $90 to $100 billion to fund the Job Keeper and Job Seeker schemes, and is about to commit $600 million of taxpayer funds to the 'gas-led recovery', but cannot find $10 billion to build the Star of the South, a fully viable, off-shore wind project that will generate 2.2 GW of renewable power and could be operating in six to 10 years. Right here is a great opportunity for Labor to go to the next election with a plan to transition from fossil fuel to renewablegenerated electricity. Naturally the workers in coal mines and coal-fired power stations are concerned for their jobs, but under the Just Transition Plan, no jobs would be lost and, most importantly, we would have a safe climate now and into the future.

Amputating a leg Ray Brindle, Malmsbury I don’t know what experience Bryan Wilson’s teachers had in road engineering, but in my five decades working with road planners, designers and builders I never heard one of them describe the 'ideal' road as the tree-less wastelands that he holds up as a model ('Debris a fire hazard', Opinions, May 25). It is true that “where roads served a military function, the roadside was cleared of vegetation for 60m on either side to prevent attack by hidden archers” (Max Lay in Ways of the World). But the only hint of a suggestion that trees along roads were a problem in more recent times was in the first edition of a pre-WWI Australian road engineering handbook, which commented that trees arching over an unsealed road may keep the roadway damp and make it harder for horses to get a grip when hauling a load uphill. In earlier centuries, there was concern that trees along roads stopped horsedrawn traffic from deviating into adjacent land when roads became impassable, as they often did, and provided cover for brigands. None of these reasons are too relevant today, I would have thought. According to Max Lay, the Chinese planted trees along their major routes more than 2000 years ago. The French had the best road builders for 600 years up to 1900, and in 1552 the king ordered that trees be planted along main roads. So which historical model are we to adopt? For the last century, road authorities have long been careful to protect and enhance roadside planting. Bryan’s assertion that “a roadway is not and never was designed to be a wildlife sanctuary or botanical garden” is easily rebutted by reference to copious government policies, road guidelines and biodiversity protocols to which we are signatories. Victoria has actively sustained road

reserve vegetation since landscape champion Edna Walling banged on the desk of the chairman of the Country Roads Board back in the 1930s. Total clearing to achieve fuel load management would be like amputating a leg to cure a boil.

Definition of insanity Bryan Young, Castlemaine Insanity; Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. This comment has been attributed to Albert Einstein, although no one has been able to verify it. Nevertheless it's a good starting point, so I will look at a few examples. Hotel quarantine has failed spectacularly several times resulting in lockdowns and it appears no changes have been made. The aged-care workers last year were given income support so that they could afford to work in one location only and didn't need multiple jobs to survive. This helped stop the spread of COVID-19 in aged care. However this support has been stopped by the government, workers have returned to multiple locations and surprise, surprise, COVID-19 pops up. In another industry an attempt is being made to build new fossil fuel driven electricity generators ignoring the fact that as before this will increase carbon levels in the atmosphere. I would ask what does this say about the politicians in Cabinet who allegedly perpetrated these things?

Long past due Hans Paas, Castlemaine In the wake of adverse findings regarding staff complaints to WorkSafe and an unfair dismissal claim being heard by Fair Work, it is long past due that the committee of Mount Alexander Animal Welfare stop attempting to block the holding of an Annual General Meeting at which they will be brought to account for the damage they have caused to our shire's animal welfare organisation. Also, the continued attempts to silence former staff, volunteers and members who have sought to bring this issue to the attention of the community must stop.

How (un)fair is this? Ian Anderson, Newstead I am a 71-year old Australian citizen pensioner who, excited by the prospect of obtaining a HomeBuilder grant, used my savings and the proceeds from the sale of my previous home to purchase a block of land and engage a builder to proceed with building my future home. I was 100 per cent responsible for the costs involved, and I satisfied all criteria for the $15K HomeBuilder grant - except for one! My wife of three years is from England, and despite her waiting patiently for her permanent residency visa and the citizenship that can follow, this rendered me ineligible! I find this incredibly unfair. Thanks for nothing HomeBuilder scheme.

Reconciliation Week films rescheduled The fourth state-wide COVID lockdown last week forced the cancellation of Nalderun's Reconciliation Week Film Festival. However, the local Indigenous group has managed to reshedule the screenings and they will now hit the big screen at Castlemaine's Theatre Royal in late July. Local audiences can enjoy a sneak peek at the Nalderun surprise film this Thursday June 10 as part of the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival launch at the Theatre Royal from 5pm. On Thursday July 29 the film Talking With Our Elders Preview/

Premiere will screen from 7.30pm and will be followed by a Q&A. Saturday July 31 the Nalderun Surprise Film will be screened again at 11am followed by a Q&A and that same afternoon audiences can catch Wawi and a Q&A. This screening will also feature a short Mungaboomboom. The festival will wind up with two final events on Sunday August 1. At 11am catch We Don't Need a Map and a short presentation and Q&A, and at 1pm Milpirri, plus never seen before outtakes and a Q&A on the topic 'Where are things now?'

Super Quiz answers: 1. Kyneton. 2. One. 3. Loddon River. 4. 3458. 5. Castlemaine. 6. Cat. 7. Copy. 8. Think Tank. 9. Bird. Bonus point: blue. 10. Women, marriage, family and childbirth.

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Arthritis is a complex condition involving inflammation of joints. There are many causes but in general the degree of arthritis is often related to the age of the animal. As with both humans and animals, the older we get, the stiffer our joints become. What causes arthritis? Osteoarthritis, by far the most common type of arthritis, is often seen following problems affecting joint mobility, e.g. cranial cruciate ligament rupture, hip dysplasia etc. Immune-mediated arthritis may be due to changes in the immune system. Septic arthritis is seen when a joint infection can be the result of bites or injuries or it can follow other damage to the joint. How do we treat arthritis? Treatment will depend on the cause. Treatment of osteoarthritis usually involves analgesics (pain relief medication). It is important to select these with care since some dogs are more sensitive than others to some of the side effects of the commonly used medications. If you have any concerns following the administration of the medications that have been prescribed, discontinue them and contact your treating vet without delay. It is important not to use ‘human’ analgesics such as Panadol or Nurofen without discussing them with your vet first. Other common treatments for osteoarthritis include medications that are given a series of injections and natural joint supplements or specially formulated joint diets. Lifestyle factors such as weight loss, suitable bedding and appropriate exercise are also very important. Jackets are also beneficial for arthritis sufferers. As the weather cools down, we may see some of these arthritic pets affected a little more so book them in for a winter check to make sure they stay comfortable. Contact Gisborne Veterinary Clinic for more information on 5428 2805.

Bee protection research Prepare for winter Building pollination security and safeguarding Australia’s food security was the theme of this year’s recent World Bee Day and is central to research being undertaken by a team of Agriculture Victoria researchers including Dr Linda Zheng. Researchers have developed diagnostic tests to identify varroa mite and deformed wing virus - two of the most destructive biosecurity threats to the bee industry and the pollination services they provide to Australia’s horticulture industry. Varroa mite is a parasite that sucks the blood of bees; it can weaken and kill honeybee colonies and transmit honeybee viruses such as the deformed wing virus. “The deformed wing virus is the most devastating viral disease of European honeybees, additionally if the virus is detected along with a mite infestation of the hives, the hive mortality could be up to 80 or 100 per cent,” Dr Zheng said. Dr Zheng is now undertaking research to combine the two world-first loop-mediated isothermal amplification tests – the varroa mite test developed by her colleague Dr Mark Blacket and the deformed wing virus test she developed. “The varroa mite is the vector that transmits the deformed wing virus, so it makes perfect sense to combine the tests into one, so one test can be used for both targets," she said.

“Combining the two tests will improve efficiencies, cut costs, and reduce the time taken by biosecurity officers in the field, leading to a more immediate response in the event of a detection." Neither the deformed wing virus or varroa mite is present in Australia, despite a detection of varroa mite on a cargo ship in the Port of Melbourne in 2018. A successful surveillance operation conducted by biosecurity officers over six months confirmed it had not spread. Dr Zheng said Agriculture Victoria was developing a range of diagnostic tests to support bee health including in-field and high-throughput diagnostics for some of the high-priority exotic pests of bees.

As temperatures drop around the state and Victorians prepare for even colder weather, RSPCA Victoria is urging pet owners to think about how the coming winter months might affect their animals. Regardless of whether you have dogs, cats, horses or small animals such as guinea pigs or rabbits, they all need to be considered during cold weather and owners may need to adjust the way they care for them to ensure they stay happy and healthy. Dr Liz Walker, RSPCA Victoria’s CEO, said that while many of us were aware of the risks that came with hot weather, sub-zero temperatures in some areas of Victoria posed a real welfare risk, particularly for animals who spent time outdoors. "It’s important pet owners consider any additional requirements needed during winter, such as extra bedding, more food and adequate shelter away from the wind and rain," Dr Walker said. “Like many of their owners, our more vulnerable pets often suffer in cold weather, especially those who are very young, elderly, live outdoors or suffer from health conditions such as arthritis.” Dr Walker explained there were a number of ways to protect animals from suffering in the cold, though ultimately, the best protection was to bring them indoors where possible. This is especially important for small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs whose body temperatures can drop dangerously low in cold weather.

“Animals may require more food during cold weather as it takes more energy to regulate their body temperature in the cold," she said. "Consult your veterinarian on what this is right for your pet. And remember that access to water during cold weather is still important, so make sure to check outdoor water bowls and troughs aren’t frozen and provide more than one water source where possible."

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Castlemaine’s Caitlin and Oscar McGregor were among the crowd that filled Victory Park on Friday as part of nation-wide protests d om the e federal government. Eve Lamb L Gas was w on the nose as hundreds of locals gathered in astlema aine's Victory Park on Friday as part of nationwide otests demanding genuine climate action from the federal vernm ment. Many more Castlemaine students and more mature sidents s caught public transport to Melbourne to join the timate ed 5000 people who gathered at Treasury Gardens r a rally y and march organised by SchoolStrike4Climate in sponse e to this month’s federal budget. A sea a of signs called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison d Trea asurer Josh Frydenberg to stop funding gas and stead invest in genuine climate change solutions. In Cas stlemaine speakers included Central Vic Climate tion's Bernard Tonkin who took to the podium urging the owd to o join a new campaign aimed at forcing superannuon fun nds to divest from financing the fossil fuels sector.

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A peaceful escape awaits and dining warmed by an open fireplace. The exterior boasts wide verandas, 10,000 gallon rainwater tank and separate 2000 gallon rain water tank with filtered drinking water all connected to the house, drinkable bore water with pump to water the garden and separate 20,000 gallon rainwater tank. NBN is connected and to save on electricity costs there is 6.6kw solar power. Car accommodation is there with a substantial double garage. With three divided paddocks this lifestyle property offers the astute buyer the opportunity to have livestock and to grow your own fruit and veggies and perhaps a pony or two or some chickens for fresh eggs. Scattered eucalyptus trees offer shelter to the native wildlife. Enjoy the privacy and peaceful living while being only minutes by car to all Kyneton amenities and schools.

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Situated just a short drive from Kyneton lies this large, five bedroom family home sitting on 6.9 acres (approx.) of land and boasts picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. The well-built two storey home is the epitome of country living, practicality and comfort. Walk through the front door to the stunning staircase leading up to the second floor with three generous bedrooms plus reverse cycle split system and a central bathroom. With soaring exposed cathedral ceilings gives the feeling of openness and space to the light filled spacious living and dining area all heated with a solid fuel heater and reverse cycle split system for year round comfort. The solid granite bench tops showcase the hostess kitchen including plenty of cupboards, electric hot plates and oven plus the essential dishwasher. For quiet time and ambience there is a formal lounge

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

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

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

Every Angle 12 Rowe Street, Castlemaine Central opportunity in the heart of Castlemaine this triangular block has two street frontage and north facing views over the historic township of Castlemaine. At 325sqm the site is compact, with no overlays only a building permit is required. An exciting opportunity.

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

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$349,000 View By Appointment Contact Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003

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

Valley View 23 Saunders Court, Elphinstone 9.45 acres of perfect pasture in a quiet corner of Elphinstone, on an elevated block looking across the valley. The home is a 1950s relocated weatherboard with wide front verandah; its been restumped, has timber ﬂoorboards, three bedrooms, open-plan kitchen/living/diner. A short stroll to the primary school, pub and general store.

Search is Over 70 Campbell Street, Castlemaine Elevated allotment of 303sqm with north views, walking distance to the town centre and the railway station. All services available plus planning permit in place, this is a rare opportunity. Vendor has worked with LifeHouse Design to create plans for a two bedroom/two bath residence. Plans are complete, ready for the building application process.

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

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This is a rare chance to secure a very attractive small farm tree change acreage to build your dream home on in prime central Macedon Ranges location only 3kms from the iconic Hanging Rock and 1.5km from Newham village Features include approximately 1.4 km of sealed road frontage, grey loam and red volcanic soils, established scattered native tree clusters, magnificent long views over gentle undulating country to Mount Macedon, Mount William and the Cobaw Ranges, five dams and hay shed. A power supply is also available on the property. Planning permit number PLN/2020/404 recently issued by the Macedon Ranges Shire allows the erection of a dwelling on the property.

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A magnificent 44.76 Ha (110 acres) with planning permit. Executors realisation sale 1067 Rochford Road, Newham Saturday June 26 @ noon Keatings Real Estate 5427 2999

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Please note new auction date Auction Saturday 19th at 11am (No offers will be considered prior)

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

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Kerrie 177 Shannons Lane

Auction Saturday 19th June at 1pm

'Blackwood Hill' - 15.24 Ha (37.6 Acres) Very rare opportunity to secure a small farming acreage, 2 bedroom cottage in a very picturesque area and most highly regarded aesthetically pleasing area of the beautiful Macedon Ranges. *This could be the last opportunity for many years to purchase a small acerage Kerrie Valley property.

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A very special small farm with planning permit - 44.76 Ha (110 Acres) Rare chance to secure a very attractive small farm tree change acreage to build your dream home on in prime central Macedon Ranges Location only 3kms from the iconic Hanging Rock and 1.5km from Newham Village Features include approximately 1.4 km of sealed road frontage, grey loam and red volcanic soils, established scattered native tree clusters, magnificent long views over gentle undulating country to Mount Macedon, Mount William and the Cobaw Ranges, 5 dams and hay shed. A power supply is also available on the property.

Reserve Price $1,475,000 View Saturday 12th June at 11-11.30am or by appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

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

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Three bedroom home plus study on 10 acre approx bush block 3 bay shed and 27,000 litres of rainwater 12 solar panels 1850’s miners cottage A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to attend all inspections and photo ID required.

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Set in a block of 2 units in a quiet setting, this two-bedroom, well-maintained brick unit comprises a spacious living/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, both bedrooms have built-in robes, its newly carpeted has a gas heater and air conditioner. The garage has been converted to a home ofﬁce/studio/workshop (could easily revert back to a lock up garage); there’s a private back garden with courtyard & car space, and power bills are very low with a huge 4kw solar system! The unit would make a charming and convenient home or an ideal investment - close to Castlemaine Secondary College, Kaweka, Golf Course, walking trails and the north end of the Botanical gardens!

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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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Positioned on a 700m2 garden with a north facing rear, this 1940s era weatherboard cottage features a balcony with views, and a double door entry with central hallway and Baltic timber ﬂoor. The home has high ceilings, picture railings, 2 large double bedrooms, a formal lounge room and an adjoining dining room or 3rd bedroom. There is an electric kitchen with meals area, bathroom with shower over the bath, and a toilet. The rear garden is private and well fenced with a north orientation and lots of space for gardens or playing. The property has a garden shed, rear porch and an off-Street park. Live in now and have the option to open the back up for further renovations later!

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This is the ultimate in low maintenance modern-style living. Invitingly spacious, with 3 bedrooms, this chic ecologically built townhouse revels in high quality bespoke ﬁnishes. Designed for easy living & relaxed entertaining, this beautiful, modern home features double glazed windows, square set cornices and a tall raked ceiling within a large open plan living-dining-kitchen zone. The home has 3 double bedrooms with robes - main with walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom, a wide entry vestibule, double garage with direct entry, oversize living zone with quality kitchen and east facing glass doors that open to a private courtyard. Large laundry with storage and separate bathroom including a bath. A verandah-patio overlooks the drought tolerant rear garden that includes rear Laneway access. Fitted with back to grid solar, this quality home is ready to enjoy and easy care lifestyle in stylish surrounds.

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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, four double bedrooms with robes and new carpets, main and ensuite bathrooms, two 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. The gardens are level and feature the shade trees, good fencing and a fantastic iceberg roses-framed street entry. There is a substantial double garage and workshop with auto roller door access and undercover parking for a further two cars. In beautiful condition throughout, you can move in and enjoy quality, central spacious living in the heart of Castlemaine.

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Malmsbury Primary School was awarded $500 by the ADFAS Central Victoria Young Arts program in mid 2020, with the funds to go towards an innovative school project to decorate a large concrete pipe (used during playtime) to reflect the four school values of Honesty, Responsibility, Respect and Inclusiveness. ADFAS CV chair Nicky Peters said it was with great pleasure that the ADFAS CV Young Arts Committee recently visited the school to view the completed project. "Many of the students who designed and painted the pipe were eager to explain to the committee how each image depicted the school’s values as they would appear outwardly (painted on the outside of the pipe) and how they would then feel inwardly as they are being enacted (depicted inside the pipe)," Ms Peters said. "These visual representations are intended to be used to induct new students into the school’s four values as well as to serve as instructional artworks for the purposes of students’ ongoing learning. "The committee was impressed with the students' sincerity and their understanding of the importance of such values within their school community and more broadly within the wider community." Art teacher Paul Allen said the students enjoyed the experience immensely as it provided a means to deeply reflect on what the school values actually meant and how they could be embodied by the students themselves. He also assured everyone that the creativity would continue as there were more outdoor structures that would be perfect for similar innovative artworks using the remaining painting supplies the ADFAS donation provided. The ADFAS CV Young Arts program endeavours to support local students, schools or programs across a diverse range of the Arts on an annual basis.

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Gisborne Men’s Shed restores brigade history

Gisborne Fire Brigade's first competition running reel, which was retired in the early 1990s, is being restored by the local Gisborne Men's Shed. The reel was bought in the early 1950s from Clunes Fire Brigade after its running team stopped competing. It was used by the Gisborne Fire Brigade '202' running team in various state demonstrations, competitions and championships up until the early 1990s. It was then decided to build a new and improved lightweight version. Since then the original reel has been stored away in the brigade's shed at Sankey Reserve where the original Gisborne running track is located. Bruce Harker, who is a 55-year veteran firefighter, brigade life member, CFA

Honorary life member and ex-202 running team member, recalls the reel was originally made by a wheelwright in the Golden Square area. "This particular reel was the one to have back in the day, because the manufacturer had a good reputation in coach building," Bruce said. "The quality was excellent and it clearly proved itself surviving nearly four decades operating in harsh conditions with the 202 team pushing it to its limits." The Gisborne Men's Shed has kindly offered their labour free of charge to restore this piece of Gisborne history. When it is finished, it will have pride of place in the fire station engine bay surrounded by historic photos of it being used.

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TRADES&SERVICES

Trades & Services

FINANCIAL PLANNING

GLASS

MACEDON RANGES GLASS

Best View Phone Wayne

887 351

boldhart@bigpond.com

CARPENTER

Located in Trentham - appointments at your home are available within Macedon Ranges, Hepburn and Mount Alexander Shires m 0408 282 434 t 03 5332 6606 e chantal@cbsfin.com.au w www.cbsfin.com.au Superannuation | Personal Insurance | Retirement planning | Savings & cash flow

BONE DRY FIREWOOD

6 cub m Split — $185 per cub m 12 cub m Split — $180 per cub m 20 cub m Split — $175 per cub m 20 cub m Unsplit — $165 per cub m FREE DELIVERY

Ph Peter 5423 7103

BRIAN BUTLER

KN257282

– Repairs – Re-stretching – Can supply all materials – Lay Secondhand Carpet

Phone 0408 302 356

Innovative Glass & Aluminium established in 2016 servicing metro Melbourne and Macedon Ranges areas. Owner, Jordan Ashley is a fully Qualified Glazier with ten years of experience in domestic and commercial Glazing.

Our services include. • Fast glass replacement • Aluminium windows and doors • Office partitions • Shower screens • Double Glazing - Retrofits • Splashbacks and mirrors • Glass tabletops • Pet doors • Balustrading and pool fencing

Phone 0488 609 495

CONCRETING

E: info@innovativeglassaluminium.com.au

PLUMBING

Mob: 0417 322 342 • Bus: 5422 2420 New Homes • Renovations • Septic and Sewer Roofing and Guttering • Blocked Drains Gas Fitting • General Plumbing KN243699

Servicing Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges Shires and surrounds E: roowaan@ @waalsshmoobbs.ccom.aau

Planning Permits – Subdivisions – Title Surveys – Levels/Contours – Boundary Check Surveys – Feature Surveys – Building Set-outs – Adverse Possession

Licensed Surveyor: Rowan Mobbs – 0408 994 985

PLUMBING

PROPERTY CLEAN UP

All our glass supplied and installed are in accordance with Australian Standards

15 Years Experience.

0417 014 903 (KYNETON)

Phone Kerrie 5422 1488

PETER

pcconcreting@gmail.com

KN243822

Specialising in sheds, driveways, paths and house extensions

ELECTRICAL SERVICING THE MACEDON RANGES

KN251460

DALE 0438 510 334

REC 13 3295

Electrical & Data Specialists Reliable Professional Service

03 5479 1800

Monday to Friday: 8.30 am- 5 pm.

Saturday: 8.30 am - 12 pm

224 Barker Street, Castlemaine. Phone: 5472 2533

www.fasom.com.au

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Phone Kerrie on 5422 1488 to book your space

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• Residential and CommeRCial • PoweR Points and lighting • switChboaRds and safety switChes • UndeRgRoUnd PoweR sUPPly • Phone, data and tV Points • smoke alaRms • RewiRes

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CONTRACT CARPETS

Robert Schomacker

LAND SURVEYING

GLASS

CARPET LAYER

Tiling, Carpentry,

Murray River Redgum

Midland Express Advertising GETS RESULTS! Call Kerrie today! 5422 1488

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@nolan_builds

pcelectric.com.au

General Repairs, Maintenance,

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KN251135/K

Phone 0437 682 442

Fr ee Qu ot

89E Piper Street, Kyneton 6 Ladd Road, New Gisborne www.macedonrangesglass.com.au

Painting, Gardening

Call James for a free quote

REC 20074

5422 1724 | 5428 2899

HANDYMAN

FIREWOOD

• Pergolas • Windows/Doors • All building and carpentry needs

Nolan Builds

Authorised Representative of Charter Financial Planning Ltd

FIREWOOD

NOLAN BUILDS • New Homes • Extensions • Renovations • Decks

• Showerscreens • Splashbacks • Double glazing • Mirrors

Financial Adviser BBus (FinPlan)

Head Oﬃce Level 1, 13 Doveton Street Nth, BALLARAT VIC 3350 KN243696

Mobile: 0419

Chantal Henderson

KN251452

Local Technician Digital Reception Specialist • 7 Days • 35 years' experience

Est. 1970 FAST GLASS Replacements

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Antennas

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ANTENNAS

Advertise your business now!

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TRADES&SERVICES

Trades & Services

TREE LOPPING • Free Quotes • Tree & Stump Removal • Travel Tower Hire • Fully Insured

www.countrywidebuildingservices.com.au

DAVID McINTOSH (Manager)

Are you buying a house?

QUALIFIED ARBORIST

Then get your foundations checked by us before you purchase the house.

Phone 0418 526 769

Fully Insured HIA Member

5429 1735 / 0428 322 486

Anthony De Fazio Arborist

0417 059 969

Phone Kerrie 5422 1488

Cement & Acrylic Rendering Professionals

• Mudbrick Restorations • Painting Services • Cement/Acrylic Rendering • Solid Plastering • Heritage Resoration • Styrene Cladding Systems • Renovations -Domestic - Commercial • Latest styles, colours and textures • Free quotes onsite and off plans • Top Quality, Best price and on-time service

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Phone 1800 995 732

$56 (incl. gst. per week)

Qualified arborist providing commercial and residential tree maintenance

RENDERING

• Qualified Arborist • Tree Pruning and Removal • Mulch and Firewood Sales • Stump removal • FREE QUOTES • Locally Owned and Operated

You could have an advertisement in this Directory for as little as

TREE SERVICES

KN243653

admin.cbs@bigpond.com

KN251445

Houses, Schools, Halls and Sheds as well as construct or reinstall verandahs and decks

KN243819

Email pmtree@bigpond.com www.pmtreelopping.com.au

WE RESTUMP AND UNDERPIN REGISTERED BUILDING PRACTITIONER OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE Over 20 years experience

TREE SERVICES KN251740

REBLOCKING

NOLAN BUILDS Whether you've just purchased a block of land ready to build your dream home, are thinking of selling your existing home and need to 'spruce it up' for sale, or wanting to enhance one you have just moved into, James Nolan of Nolan Builds is the person to contact. James has been a carpenter for 10 years and completed an apprenticeship with a local builder in Riddells Creek. He knows central Victoria well, it's weather and people's housing and building needs. As a person who went to school in the area, and one who has a near-lifelong association with the Riddell Football Netball Club, James gets plenty of feedback and so knows what is best for his clients. He can build anything from a pool fence to an entire house. If you have been looking at something in your home which needs a carpenter to repair it, James can do that too. All your building needs and problems can be solved.

SEPTIC

services KN252376/K

www.sanae-svcs.com.au

Business Proﬁle

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0417 479 491 www.rendersolutions.com.au

LAND CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

Midland Express Advertising GETS RESULTS! Call us today! 5422 1488

KN243817

PO Box 1040, Daylesford, VIC 3460 koos.hulst@sanae-svcs.com.au (03) 5348 6620 or 0437 747 619

Call James for a free quote today on 0437 682 442 Septic Tank and Grease Trap De-Sludging 7 DAYS A WEEK

Phone Malcolm Tyquin

0418 507 172

SIMS

22,000 PAGE VIEWS LAST YEAR

SEPTIC TANK & GREASE TRAP CLEANING

Adam Mob. 0438 226 572 Peter Mob. 0407 506 644 5422 2952

Also see our website www.midlanddirectory.com.au and join us in Keeping Business Local.

Also available high pressure drain cleaning and septic tank lines.

• Best prices •

Family owned and operated

EPA Permit

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7 days a week, all areas.

All local business in the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires, are invited to be a part of our Trades & Services Directory. To nd out how we can support your business... Contact Kerrie on 5422 1488 or kgleeson@midnews.com.au

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KYNETON 5422 1488 CASTLEMAINE 5472 1788

Kyneton and Castlemaine: KYNETON 3 Market St. classiﬁeds@midnews.com.au CASTLEMAINE 13 Hargraves St.

OR MAIL

Open Hours: 8.30 am - 5 pm

your advertisement to: Elliott Midland Newspapers, PO Box 153, Kyneton, Vic. 3444.

WHEN TO BOOK Midland Express Tuesday Issue: 5 pm Friday Births and Deaths: 9.30 am Monday prior

All private party classiﬁed advertisements MUST be paid for by cash/cheque/credit card BEFORE publication.

Castlemaine Mail Friday Issue: 5 pm Wednesday Births and Deaths: 9.30 am Thursday prior

CLASSIFIEDS Deaths

BARTON

Jean Maxwell (Max). Died peacefully in her home at R M Begg in her 101st year.

If you can’t get to our office you may place a classified at: Woodend Newsagency Lancefield Newsagency Malmsbury General Store

Maldon Newsagency Daylesford Newsagency Newstead General Store Elphinstone Post Office

CLASSIFIED GUIDELINES VEHICLE ADVERTISERS Private vendors of motor vehicles advertised for sale must include in their advertisement:

Wife of Ken (dec), mother of Louise, Alistair, Sarah, Huntly and Ruth. Special thanks to the dedicated staff who she thought the world of. KN257825/L

PERRY — Kaye Loving sister-in-law of Owen, Ann, Edith, Athol (dec.), Stuart and families. R.I.P

Deaths

CADDY

(nee Chapman) Gladys 13/8/1928 – 4/6/2021 Lived and loved life to the full. Aged 92 years Loving mother of Lorraine and Sandra. Loving grandmother of Rony, Bridget and Dan. Loved great grandmother of Rei and Danny. For Funeral Details please contact the family or visit the William Farmer Website. www.williamfarmer.com.au KN257830/L

Deaths

GLIDDON

Lancelot (Lance) Francis

28.05.1925 - 27.05.2021 142298 Airforce Dearly loved husband of Frances (Dec) Much loved Father to Cheryl and Ray. Loving Father in Law, Brother in Law, Special Friend, Grandpa, GG Pa andFriend to all. “You are no longer by our side, but forever in our hearts” Please contact Gardenia Funerals for funeral details or refer to their website.

9/1/1937 – 1/6/2021

FOUND ADVERTISEMENTS

In loving memory of Bobby who passed away suddenly and peacefully Aged 84 Years Loving Husband of Lola (Dec). Dearly loved father of Tracy and John, Donna and Rowie, and Megan. Loved and Loving Pa of Kirby, Robert, Karly and James and special friend of Mark, Maddie, Jonathan and Scott.

DOG/CAT ADVERTISERS dog or cat for sale unless the advertisement includes the animal's and the

Great Grandfather of Harriet, Edith and Tavien and Beautiful much loved special friend of Val. A Wonderful man who was always loved and will always be remembered. Always in our Hearts Due to COVID 19 restrictions a private funeral will be held. KN257812/J

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John Tolley 16.7.1942 – 27.5.2021

our office immediately after appearance of the first

(This was my John: 1 Corinthians 13v.4-7)

in repeat advertisements that are not drawn to our

right to revise and restrict any advertisement we deem

KN251488

We are online

READ ALL ABOUT IT

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Darling you always said I was the ﬁrst person to love you, it was my absolute privilege and honour to be your Wife. You always showed me by your words and actions how special I am. I hold you in my heart Sweetheart. “Your Joanie” Our beautiful Dad and Pa. We treasure you in our hearts forever. Your life was such an inspiration, a man of incredible patience, love and understanding. Darren, Stace, Jaye, Annaliese, Isaiah, Alicia and Georgia. Now with beautiful Sharee For funeral details please see John's tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.

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PERRY Kaye

Such a gentle nature and a heart of gold, these are the memories we will all hold. Our deepest sympathy to Dennis, Rex, Brad, Adrian and families Love from the staff at Perrys RIP

Passed away peacefully.

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KRICHAUFF Stuart Edward

Passed away on May 31st, 2021. Beloved husband of Patricia. KN257788/J

LUCK - Bob Passed away on 2nd June 2021. Loved husband of Barb, father to David and Joanne, and Pa to Tavin. So dearly loved, so sadly missed. Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions, funeral details are to be conﬁrmed. Please go to Bob’s eTribute at www.tjscottandson. com.au for updates.

10.06.2020

Always loved Remembered Everyday Loving husband of Mary

For friendly advice contact Kyneton 5422 1488 Castlemaine 5472 1788

PERRY, Kaye 08. 07.1950 - 27.05.2021

KAIRNS - Bob

Good friend of Miriam and Jim.

GOLLAN Geoffrey ‘Bruce’

A per ers rssooonnnaaall trriibbut tri butete caan say can saay soo muc muucchh... h

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After a long illness, and with great courage and dignity, Kaye passed away peacefully Our hearts are broken and she will be sadly missed by all her family. Sister to Pam, Jill, Maxine, and Leanne. Daughter of Marj and Clyde Rest in Peace Kaye

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In Memoriam

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How to place a CLASSIFIED

Thank you for the life lasting memories of laughter, mateship and respect. I am honoured and grateful to be your mate. I will miss your man hugs and your big smile, watching you play music, having a beer and a laugh. Drive safe mate. Simon & Tanya Harrison KN257821/L

Funerals

In Memoriam

In Memoriam Clifford James Hood 26.1.1923 – 1.6.1996

25 years since you have gone. Loved and remembered always. Your loving family.

Kevin John Franklin 3.7.1931 – 30.5.2020 So loved, so missed. Your loving family.

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Employment

Windarring continues to expand its NDIS service delivery and are looking for qualiﬁed and suitable domestic cleaners to provide in home supports to our clients. NDIS worker screening check & WWCC ESSENTIAL. Work hours will vary & be at several locations. This position will require bending and repetitive work. Please apply at https://www.windarring.org.au/about-windarring/ positions-vacant/ by 30/6/21 KN257810/L

BARTON Due to current restrictions, a private service to celebrate the life of Mrs Jean Maxwell (Max) Barton will be held on Wednesday (June 9, 2021) at 1.30pm. Family and friends are invited to be part of the service via a live-stream that can be accessed on Max’s etribute on our website: tjscottandson.com.au

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Contact our friendly staff Kyneton 5422 1488 | Castlemaine 5472 1788

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Sales Administration Permanent Part Time Position Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 12.00pm. Following is what will be required for the role: • Agents Representative is desirable or willing to undertake • Proﬁcient in all areas for administration • Good computer skills • Eagerness to learn internal software • Great organisational skills • Show initiative, self motivated, eye for detail • Previous experience highly desirable • Can do attitude All applications to be treated in the strictest conﬁdence. Please email applications to:

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CLASSIFIEDS CARPENTRY APPRENTICE

Required to work with a high achieving local team building custom homes. Email resume to: ﬂemingconstrutions @bigpond.com

Administration Ofﬁcer

Required

A rare opportunity to come on board with a high achieving local builder. Must have own car and Pre-app preferred. Email resume to: ﬂemingconstructions @bigpond.com KN257806/J

We are looking for a qualiﬁed carpenter with experience in renovations and new homes to join our team. Contact Casey 0407 651 267

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QUALIFIED CARPENTER

St Mary’s School, Castlemaine requires a part time position for an Administration Ofﬁcer. The role commences at the beginning of Term 3, to work alongside the Principal and wider staff to contribute to the effective business administration of our school. The successful applicant must be committed to our team environment, always supportive of our values and mission. A full position description is available at www.smcastlemaine.com/employment Please forward resume and cover letter to principal@smcastlemaine.catholic.edu.au Application close 18th June, 2021. KN257811/L

PART TIME DRIVER/WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT - CASTLEMAINE Camerons is an established 5th generation family owned business. The business has a progressive vision for the future supported by a team of people all geared up to successfully support local trades in regional Victoria. The position is a permanent part time position for 2 days per week, currently Thursday & Friday. You will be responsible for providing general deliveries; loading and unloading of delivery vehicles; may involve some heavy lifting, along with basic warehouse duties, receiving stock and replenishing supplies.

Become a prison officer in the Goldfields.

Loddon Prison & Middleton and Tarrengower Prison are now recruiting new casual prison officers.

What you will need to succeed with us • Min HR Licence • Forklift Licence • Team Player • Initiative • Great Communicator • Well Organised • Plumbing knowledge/experience an advantage.

THE T HE BARKER BARKER SHOP SHOP

FRENCH

Dog and Cat Grooming Phone:

0428 754 840

KN257624/J

Maldon Garden Club Penny Woodward July 17th Event is POSTPONED until further notice

CHED LE MELEDO Text or call 0413 198 485

CASTLEMAINE SELF STORAGE 16 Hitchcock Street

☞ 24 hr Monitored Alarms ☞ PIN # Access 7 Days ☞ State-of-the-Art Buildings ☞ Insurance Available ☞ Cartons for Sale 3 minutes from the PO

5470 6917

POSTPONED

STORAGE

SAVE ON

CENTRAL VIC. SELF STORAGE

SELF-CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION Single semi-retired, reliable older man wanting accommodation in Macedon Ranges area. Fit and healthy; able to undertake chores if required. References available Andrew 0421 089 999. KN257720/J

Wanted To Buy

To Let

MALDON SWAPMEET

Enquiries 0414 244 842

0408 510 163

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Antiques Collectables Single items or collections Call Bob 0418 394 623

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NEED TO CLEAR STUFF?

Talk to us. We clear estates, storage units or pick up a few items. We also sell a widerange of furniture and collectables. Drop in and see us at Maine Second Hand 53 Templeton Street, Castlemaine We also run auctions. 0418 507 830 or 5401 3694

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Great prison officers help people make a change for the better. By using your maturity, resilience and ability to connect with people, you can have a positive impact on the lives of offenders and be part of a proud, close-knit team that does valuable work every day.

Wanted To Sell

MALMSBURY TOWN HALL NEWS The Malmsbury

To find out more, register for one of our online information sessions or submit an application at correctionsjobs.vic.gov.au/prison-officers and find the job under ‘Apply’.

Flea Market has been cancelled.

Change Lives – Change Careers

If you like what sounds like a great place to work and you're interested in this role, forward an up-to-date copy of your resume to hr@jbcameron.com.au

Wanted To Rent

TUITION/ CONVERSATION • With a native French experienced teacher • Specialised in year 8 to 12 and adults • Face to face or Zoom

NEW DATE Sunday July 11

Join our high performing team in the Goldfields and help offenders prepare for a positive return to the community. Earn generous penalty rates on top of a base of $34.00 per hour. People of all professional and cultural backgrounds encouraged to apply.

You will have a keen eye for detail, and have a passion for great customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to become a valued team member at Camerons.

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5422 1488 Kyneton 5472 1788 Castlemaine

FIREWOOD, top quality, matured, split redgum. Minimum 3 cm3 loads. Quantity discounts. Ph 5474 2590. HAY, good quality pasture rolls. $65 ea. inc. GST. Kyneton. 0419 884 630.

Public Notices

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Property Management Assistant Jell Inaugural Annual General Meeting

T Central Highlands Rural Health has been a part of the Macedon Ranges and

• • • • • •

Hepburn Shire for over 160 years. Although we‘ve had a number of name changes over the years, our mission remains the same – to deliver high quality healthcare to our communities, close to home. Our services include rural hospitals in Kyneton, Creswick and Daylesford, Residential Aged Care facilities in Daylesford, Trentham and Creswick and Community Nursing and Community Health services across our region.

If you would like to apply for this position please email your resume along with a covering letter to: Liz Collins, Operations Manager at lizcollins@jelliscraig.com.au All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence 91 High Street, Woodend

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Central Highlands Rural Health Board of Management invites you to our inaugural Annual General Meeting.

5422 1488 Kyneton 5472 1788 Castlemaine

Date: Time: Format:

Wednesday 23rd June, 2021 5pm Online

Agenda items: 1. Release of the 2019/20 Annual Report 2. Any other business in accordance with the By Laws of Central Highlands Rural Health (of which 7 days prior notice has been given to the undersigned). The zoom meeting can be accessed via the QR Code. Alternatively, please email info@chrh.org.au and a link will be emailed to you. Maree Cuddihy Chief Executive Officer

Clunes • Creswick • Daylesford • Kyneton • Trentham

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Employment

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APPRENTICE bricklayer, must be reliable and enjoy working outdoors. Ph 0403 193 507.

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Employment

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If you have found lost property, we’ll help locate the owner free of charge. Simply provide the details of your “ﬁnd”, and your phone number for publication.

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Large or small. Cut and/or reshaped.

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5422 1488 Kyneton 5472 1788 Castlemaine

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WHEEL DEALS

5422 3476 0409 214 883

4 Door auto sedan. Good condition. Runs well. Unregistered. engine no: 1NZ2971504. $500. Phone 0412 475 062.

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CLASSIFIEDS

Phone Colin 0417 509 699 Gardening

Mowing and Clean ups, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Grass Slashing, Property Maintenance.

• Quick. • Experienced. • Fully insured. 0423 908 715

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Macedon Ranges Roof Maintenance

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Whipper snipper Echo SRM 265 ES, ‘U’ handle. Goes well. $350 ono. Weed killer ﬂame gun K 300. $200 ono. Backyard smoke house Hark gas smoker. $100 ono. Super spreader ‘Silvan 500’, 3 pt linkage, PTO. $600 ono. Chipper/mulcher Deutscher. Takes prunings up to 2.5 in. Honda GX200 motor. $1500 ono. Please contact 0407 887 858 and leave a message.

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FIRST AID & PugWorkShop CPR CLASSES Castlemaine

Small squares: Oaten $10, clean pasture $10, lucerne rye $14, produce lucerne $16, low sugar native grass $12. Straw from $6. Rounds: Pasture from $60 GST inc. Can deliver. Leigh and Jan Williamson, near Maldon. Ph 5464 2386 or 0419 585 603 or ﬁnd us on facebook - centralvichay.

HAY oaten and straw mulch. New seasons, weed and chemical free. Oaten rolls, 5 x 4, $80. Oaten small bales, $10. Straw rolls, 5 x 4, $50. Straw small bales, $6. Can deliver. Ph Chris 0407 561 044.

Earthmoving

WINTER PRUNING

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HAY

Services

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Services

Wanted To Sell

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Wanted To Sell

• Roses • Vines • Shrubs • Perennials etc

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SPORTS wrap

Young Magpies back in action

Castlemaine Football Netball Club's junior contingent were excited to return to the park after the COVID lockdown last weekend. The Castlemaine Under 16 Seniors 9.3 (57) were unlucky to go down to Eaglehawk 9.12 (66) in a close bout. Goal Kickers: A. Rixon, N. Anderson 3, B. McConachy 2, K. Martin. Best were T. McKnight, N. Anderson, B. McConachy, X. Noy, C. De Bono, B. van Egmond. Castlemaine's Under 14 Girls side recorded a fantastic win 5.3 (33) over Golden Square 1.8 (14). Goal kickers for the Magpies were C. Lewis 3, M. Hewson, R. O'Connor. Best were C. Drew, S. Jardine, C. Lewis, R. Selwood, S. Kitchingman, T. Sydes. The Under 14 Seniors also had a nail-biting two-point win 5.12 (42) over Maryborough 5.10 (40). Goal kickers were C. Holman 2, L. Lynch, R. Brown, C. Waters. Best were H. Northwood, R. Brown, J. Barnes, A. Welch, P. Leathem, M. McKnight. Castlemaine's Under 12s gave their all against a determined South Bendigo but went down 3.2 (20) to South 6.5 (41). Goal kickers for the young Magpies were Z. Thompson 2, J. Noulton. Best were M. Matheson, Z. Thompson, M. Morgan, R. Mulholland, L. Walters and M. Perrett. The Castlemaine Under 10 Black and Under 10 White sides also enjoyed hit outs against Huntly at Wesley Hill.

Castlemaine’s Under 12 side gave their all against South Bendigo at Wesley Hill last Saturday. Photo: Max Lesser

Soccer players enjoy a hit out Clubs score grants

Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club senior players were pleased to be able to stretch their legs and enjoy a friendly training session at Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park last Sunday after restrictions were eased. Unfortunately the club's junior contingent was unable to return to local competition in the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League last weekend as 'Return to Play Conditions' were not made available in time to be implemented by volunteers at BASL clubs. It is hoped local junior sides can return to the park this weekend. Castlemaine's senior men's and women's sides will be forced to wait a little longer for their Metro North West League competition, which includes clubs from Melbourne, to be cleared to resume play. Photo: Max Lesser

Castlemaine Cycling Club and Castlemaine District Netball Association are among the latest successful applicants of the state government’s Sporting Club Grants Program. The grants provide clubs with up to $1000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $5000 for training coaches, officials and volunteers, up to $5000 to improve club operational effectiveness and up to $5000 to help sports get back on their feet after the pandemic. Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards announced on Friday that Castlemaine Cycling Club would receive $995 and Castlemaine and District Netball Association $2864. The Sporting Club Grants Program is part of the government’s commitment to make sport more accessible and inclusive, stimulate local economies, build sustainable sport and recreation and volunteer opportunities and increase local participation as coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Since 2014, the government has provided more than 5150 sporting club grants totalling more than $7 million to clubs across the state. For more information on the grants, visit www.sport.vic.gov.au/ grants-and-funding/our-grants/sporting-club-grants-program Ms Edwards said the government was proud to provide this boost that opened up a range of opportunities on and off the field for clubs and their members. "The Sporting Club Grants Program is giving grassroots sports clubs in the Castlemaine region the support they need to grow their ranks and help more people than ever play the sports they love. Congratulations to our local clubs," she said.

MCDFNL juniors return to the field

Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League was pleased to be able to return to the field and court for some of its round eight competition last Saturday. Results were as follows: Under 17.5 In the Under 17.5s football Maldon 3.5, 5.7, 6.8, 8.11 (59) had a strong win over Avoca 0.0, 2.1, 2.6, 3.8 (26). Goals (M) Blake Farrell, Bailey O'Dell 2, Billy Miller, Dylan Ross, Callum Buchanan and Austin Peace. Best for the Dons were Bailey O'Dell, Billy Miller, Tyla Brereton, Blake Farrell, Austin Peace and Kody Girvan. Lexton 3.4, 4.9, 9.15, 12.15 (87) proved too strong for Newstead 0.1, 2.3, 2.3, 2.4 (16). Goals (N) Blake Clarke, Dakoda Carmichael. Best for the Steaders on a challenging day were Oliver Daldy, Matthew Schembri, Charlie Baker, Deklyn Hampton, Toa Green and Charlie Chapman. Royal Park 3.2, 4.4, 6.10, 8.11 (59) accounted for a determined Trentham 0.1, 1.2, 1.2, 3.4 (22). Goals (T) Rhyse Sutherland, Tristan Newman, Jobe Dowling. Best (T) Jobe Dowling, Tristan Newman, Thomas Frith, Rockey Hoey, Rhyse Sutherland and Charlie Evans.

In other matches Talbot 10.5 (65) d Navarre 0.0, 1.1, 2.2, 3.2 (20). Under 14.5 Lexton 2.3, 12.4, 13.8, 17.13 (115) defeated a valiant Newstead 0.1, 0.1, 2.1, 3.1 (19). Goals (N) Dakoda Carmichael, Caspian Lord, Toby Shuttleworth. Best (N) Caspian Lord, Toby Shuttleworth, Dakoda Carmichael, Dominic Quinn, Ned Marney and Harper Kneebone. Royal Park 4.10, 7.14, 9.14, 14.21 (105) accounted for Trentham 0.0, 0.2, 2.5, 2.5 (17). Best (T) Archie Shaw, Danny Sutton, MacInnes Shaw, Theodore Henderson, Rhodes Manakis and L-Jay Malone. Maldon 6.0, 11.4, 18.10, 25.11 (161) had a big win over Carisbrook 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.1 (1). Goals (M) Robert Muscat 11, Liam Anton 5, Blake Farrell, Sammy O'Grady, Brodie Doyle 2, Jake Parsons, Daniel Zammit, Angus Layne. Best (M) Brodie Roberts, Angus Layne, Samuel Aherne, Nash Turner, Sammy O'Grady and Tadgh Cananzi. Harcourt 3.1, 5.3, 9.4, 13.7 (85) had a solid win over rivals Avoca 2.1, 3.1, 4.2, 4.2 (26). Goals (H) Orin Mckay 3, Koby Sim-

mons, Declan Kennedy 2, Darcy McLachlan, Fraser McAinch, Jack Archer, William McInerny, Ryder Bennetts, Nicholas Lord. Best (H) Orin Mckay, Nicholas Lord, Isaac McInerny, Fraser McAinch, Declan Kennedy and Darcy McLachlan. In other matches Maryborough Rovers 8.7 (55) d Natte Bealiba 4.3 (27) and Talbot 5.0 (30) d Navarre 3.8 (26). Under 11.5 Newstead 0.0, 0.0, 1.1, 2.3 (15) defeated Lexton 1.0, 1.2, 1.2, 1.2 (8) in a close bout. Goals (N) Jedd Oxley, Xavier Britt. Best (N) Joshua Codognotto, William Garsed, Xavier Britt, Jedd Oxley, Lachie Shuttleworth and Zack Dowdell. Trentham 4.3, 7.4, 11.4, 12.4 (76) had a big win over Royal Park 0.0 (0). Goals (T) Finbarr Walsh, Jax Reid 3, Danny Sutton 2, Christopher Redlich, Max Courtney, Eli Hamilton, Edmond Walsh. Best (T) Ajay Ryrie, Jax Reid, Harley Thompson , Eli Hamilton, Benjimin Holden and Christopher Redlich. Avoca 0.1, 3.4, 6.5, 8.5 (53) defeated Harcourt 0.0, 0.0, 0.1, 1.4 (10). Goals (H) Fletcher McAinch. Best (H) Cooper Pannett, Blake Mckay, Jack Archer, Fletcher McAinch, Riley Hancock and Tate Waddington.

In other matches Natte Bealiba 9.4 (58) d Maryborough Rovers 0.0 (0) and Navarre 11.9 (75) d Talbot 1.1 (7). NETBALL 17 & Under Harcourt 21 lost to Avoca 29. Lexton 15 lost to Newstead 29. Maryborough Rovers 25 lost to Natte Bealiba 30. Royal Park 15 lost to Trentham 42. Navarre 15 lost to Talbot 24. 15 & Under Dunolly 8 lost to Maldon 35. Harcourt 45 defeated Avoca 8. Lexton 18 lost to Newstead 23. Maryborough Rovers 33 defeated Natte Bealiba 25. Navarre 18 lost to Talbot 25. Royal Park 16 defeated Trentham 22. 13 & Under Dunolly 11 defeated Maldon 4. Harcourt 43 defeated Avoca 3. Lexton 17 lost to Newstead 23. Maryborough Rovers 9 defeated Natte Bealiba 3. Royal Park 30 defeated Trentham 6. Navarre 9 lost to Talbot 24. 11 & Under Dunolly 12 defeated Maldon 4. Harcourt defeated Avoca 4. Lexton 0 lost to Newstead 14. Navarre 2 lost to Talbot 7.

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Rangers v Rangers

Kanga tours attract Bill West

Golf and sightseeing wildlife are going hand in hand at Gisborne Golf Club, with this large kangaroo pictured enjoying the sunshine next to the bunker guarding the 18th green. The 6064m par 72 course welcomed back golfers on Friday after the shortterm coronavirus lockdown was lifted for country Victoria. Official ‘Kanga Tours’ have increased in popularity since being launched at Gisborne a couple of years ago. Club general manager Jacqui Flinn said the tree-lined picturesque Gisborne course on the south-western edge of the town had plenty to offer locals and visitors alike. The course and surrounds are like something of a natural wildlife reserve as well as a quality golf venue. Golfers world-wide know all about birdies and eagles, but ‘Kanga Tours’ have

enabled visitors – whether they are keen golfers or not – to appreciate how these Australian marsupials can assimilate into this environment. The golf course and surrounds serve as a natural home for kangaroos of various sizes. At least 200 are ‘regulars’ around the landscape. Family groups, particularly from the northern and western suburbs, have been thrilled to travel the relatively short distance to Gisborne Golf Club to see the kangaroos via a guided tour in a special vehicle. Some of the visitors have also tried out the course and even become members! “Many who come here have never seen a kangaroo before, and the kids in particular are often really excited,” Jacqui said. Some Macedon Ranges families have also embraced ‘Kanga Tours’, with youngsters having something to relate afterwards to their school friends.

With community sport given the goahead in regional Victoria, the three Macedon Rangers soccer teams were keen to be on the park and playing. Unfortunately, listed opponents were from the metro area, so it was Mitchell Rangers to the rescue with Romsey’s number 2 oval a hive of activity. All three local teams took part and it was Rangers v Rangers, and in the boys’ U10s it was brother versus brother with Charlie and Tyler Collins opposed to one another. Thanks to Finley, Angus and Ethan for helping even up playing numbers for the girls’ U10s, with family against family with Olivia and Angus on different sides. Enthusiastic U9s defied the rain and fog and made sure they had fun. Cheering from the sidelines added to the atmosphere, and the Macedon Rangers appreciate the cooperation their Mitchell Shire counterparts visiting this beautiful area.

For the boys under 10s, it was the brother vs brother with Charlie and Tyler Collins up against each other.

More members, and extra action

Winter has traditionally been the quiet time each year for Woodend Petanque Club, but 2021 is different. The establishment of new facilities at the old racecourse at Woodend has enabled members to continue playing, and there are now almost 80 petanque players enjoying this tantalising game with its French origins. Friendly fellowship is a drawcard. The club’s first true season of Winter Petanque will take part on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Play begins on both days at 2.30pm to allow three timed games, followed by a light meal in the cosy clubhouse. The big project underway for the club is building a Piste (new playing area) with a tournament standard surface and capacity for up to 10 groups at a time, just 30 metres from the clubhouse and all its facilities. This major improvement enables the club to retain its other Piste on the pony club arena to facilitate larger tournaments there, as well as the original facilities at Hanging Rock Reserve for summer season play. Some club members have been busy touring the state for tournament play, with individual players achieving reasonable success. The club also held its annual Cidery Cup Tournament and social day at Daylesford last month, attracting participants from many other Victorian clubs. This was the last time the Woodend club plays there; it is hoped to find a new venue, possibly at a winery, to run a similar event around the same time next year. Lockdown has stymied some of the planned social activities, but once back to normal, it is expected these will take place. A pie and trivia night at the clubhouse, and the Murray Maul at the Port of Echuca are on the forward agenda. New members of all ages are still being welcomed. More information about the club and how to join up is available on the very informative website at www.whrpc.com.au

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GOLF results Mount Macedon On Sunday, Mount Macedon Golf Club received a surprise request and visit from Channel Nine news’ Maggie Raworth. She was interested in the club’s response and ramifications of the 50-person limit imposed on regional clubs, and the financial impacts. Members Tim Dawe and Nick Ciesielski displayed their driving and putting skills for the camera, while club secretary Marcus Ward articulated the challenges and impacts associated with the limitation on numbers. On Saturday, morning and afternoon golfers battled against the elements – ferocious winds and near arctic temperatures. It was extremely difficult for players to maintain form in such bitter conditions, and mandated social distancing meant group hugs were out of the question! All settled for the ambience of the clubhouse fire at the end of the round. Dalhousie after the best golfers Dalhousie District Golf Association is keen to field a strong team at Melbourne Country Week in September. “We want our best available golfers,”

team manager Luke Heard said at the weekend. Heard pointed out that Dalhousie had a great history and record of representation at Country Week. He called on male golfers who wish to play in the teams’ event from September 27-29 to nominate themselves, or other likely participants, without delay. Even some promising juniors may be given consideration. The Dalhousie players are to take part in a warm-up event against the North East District Golf Association at Benalla on Saturday, July 10. Dalhousie association includes the Woodend, Mount Macedon, Romsey, Lancefield and Kilmore golf clubs. Easing of tough lockdown restrictions meant social golf has resumed at country clubs, but metropolitan-based members cannot compete at this stage. All clubs are hopeful of getting back to full competition as soon as possible. The Dalhousie women’s pennant finals have been postponed until a date to be fixed, with Kilmore playing Seymour in division one, and Romsey meeting Lancefield in second division.

Winners are Grinners - Cidery Cup Champs.

23rd life member

Ron Smith has been granted life membership of the Gisborne District Cricket Association. He’s been the official scorer for the association at Bendigo and Melbourne Country Weeks and Kanmac Shield for more thn 15 years, and recently compiled the statistics for those competitions dating back to the 1960s. Ron will be the 23rd life member across the GDCA’s long history. He played cricket for both the Bulla Village and Sunbury United clubs, and has been a scorer with United for quite some years.

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Juggling act for football, netball Bill West

Bill West

Dynamic ‘young gun’ Jack O’Sullivan has been selected in AFL NAB Vic Country’s Under 17 team. Kyneton Football Netball Club wishes him all the best for the National Carnival on the Gold Coast next month. He’s one of several teenage players who are showing form beyond their years this season.

Juniors win across the board

Kyneton Football Netball Club's junior teams playing in the Bendigo Junior Football League scored wins across the board for round seven: Watts Fresh U10 Yellow Goals: Alec Whyte 1, Finley Arnup 1. Awards: Subway - Francis Allen, The Broker Team - Adrian James, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Miles Rayner and Amity Micallef. BR Projects U10 Black Goals: Blake Jeffrey 2, Cullen Cattanach 1, Clyde Drago-Stevens 1. Awards: Subway - Blake Jeffrey, The Broker Team - Luke Stringer, Dynamic Print Group Jordan Pinto and Cullen Cattanach. Landmark U12 Mixed Kyneton 3.13-31 def. Huntly 3.7-25 Goals: Jai Nevin 2, Tyler Fynch 1. Awards: Subway - Luke Cameron, The Broker Team - Kai Wattie, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Joshua Hall, Timothy James, Zach Lindfield and

Jordan Veitch. Ray White U14 Girls Kyneton 5.12-42 def. White Hills 2.0-12 Goals: Kisha Monleon 2, Aaliyah Terbeeke 2, Nikola Cox 1. Awards: Subway - Nikola Cox, The Broker Team - Alysha Smith, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Jasmine Short, Zara Ganim, Nicole Saunders and Mara Bone. Eve Trans U14 Boys Kyneton 11.18-84 def. Eaglehawk 3.3-21 Goals: Thomas Rutledge 3, Hagan Freeman 2, Bailey Ryan 2, Lincoln Koliba 2, Nicholas Clapham 1, Matthew Black 1. Awards: Subway - Gabriel Roulston, The Broker Team Hagan Freeman, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Bailey Jeffrey, Murphy James, Lincoln Koliba and Thomas Rutledge. Custom Timber Windows U16 Boys Kyneton 14.15-99 def. Maiden Gully YCW 1.4-10 Goals: Charlie Thompson 3, Frankie Ellis 2, Riley White 2, Lachlan Sheahan 2, Oliver Morris 1, Cody Young 1, Harrison

Smiles all round for the Kyneton U10s as regional football returned on the weekend after a week of lockdown. Sheahan 1, Bodhi Perry 1, Hugo Fanning 1. Awards: Subway - Oliver Morris, The Broker Team - Lachlan

Sheahan, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Hugo Fanning, Thomas Ford, Bodhi Perry and Cody Young.

For the third Saturday in succession, it seems very unlikely that Riddell District Football Netball League matches will be held this weekend. There had been hopes that the league would be able to play one of the two rounds already missed over the Queens Birthday weekend (vacant in the original fixture). Yesterday morning the league’s media manager, Grace Bibby, said based on travel restrictions associated with the lockdown, and the differing rules for regional and metropolitan travel, it was very unlikely any matches would take place this weekend. The league has clubs in both the regional and metro areas, and is not keen to run a split round (games for teams in the country areas only). The league and member clubs have been closely monitoring the overall situation in a time which has become increasingly frustrating in the light of the 2020 season being a complete wipe-out.

Trentham juniors in action The Sainter Trentham Football Netball Club was disappointed the whole club could not be playing sport on Saturday (after the lockdown the previous weekend) but the junior Saints were excited to travel and play against Royal Park. The U13 netballers had a tough day, but the smiles on their faces told the real story, with improvement each match and a first win not far away. In a great game, the U15s drew ahead in the last term to win 22-16. Beginning well, the U17s outscored their opponents in each quarter for a convincing 42-15 victory. Ava Richardson, Aimee Bowen and Mollie Bickerdyke were among the best for the Saints. The U11.5 footballers notched up their third successive victory and continue to improve and enjoy their sport. The U14.5 and U17.5 teams found Royal Park too strong, but coach Jason Shaw is proud of the lads turning up each week and giving maximum effort. The MCDFNL has a scheduled bye for all teams this weekend, and the Saints will then have a bye on June 19 (due to Campbells Creek withdrawing from the competition). Trentham is hopeful senior sport will have returned by July 26 so they can hit the road to Dunolly and continue their unbeaten start to the season in football.

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The Bendigo and Riddell District leagues have been engaging with their clubs to try and find the best possible outcome to ensure as many matches as possible can be completed this season, subject to health advice. The short term lockdown has impacted hard with no senior football and netball in the past fortnight, but this Saturday (June 12) the BFL anticipates playing Round 9 as listed in the fixtures. This means Castlemaine, Kyneton and Gisborne will all have ‘away’ matches on Saturday. In football, third-placed Gisborne head to Bendigo to play unbeaten ladder leader Sandhurst, Kyneton face a tough test at Strathfieldsaye, and Castlemaine play Kangaroo Flat – both without a win so far in 2021. The BFL board has worked out an arrangement whereby its season can be extended for a week, with the Grand Final expected to be pulled back to Friday, September 24 (AFL Grand Final public holiday). The league emphasises the current situation “is fluid and is subject to change dependent on future health advice”. The different restrictions that are applicable to junior and senior grades of competition are also acknowledged, but in the short term the league will try and ensure all grades of BFL football and netball stay aligned to try and reduce the burden on clubs and their volunteers. The BFL has projected the following changes to its 2021 fixtures: June 12 – Round 9 as fixtured. June 19 – Round 7 in place of Round 10. June 26 – Round 8 instead of Round 11. July 3 – Round 10 (in place of general bye). Rounds 12 to 18 – remain as fixtured. August 28 – Round 11 in place of Finals week 1.

RDFNL games very unlikely

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