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IIs sK Kyneton yneton llovin ovin iit? t? Lobby group tells fast-food giant to ‘burger off!’ Amy Hume A Kyneton lobby group is spitting chips over plans for fast-food giant McDonalds to lay foundations at their town’s northern gateway in a divisive three-stage development. Lobbyists say the famed golden arches will impinge on local trade, create a traffic nightmare and rob Kyneton of the country charm that attracts tourism. Objector Kaylene Coulter told the Express more than 500 people had joined a Stop Maccas Facebook group to air their grievances. “Post Office Creek doesn’t stand a chance - residents
are trying to preserve local habitat for platypus and frogs,” she said. “There is concern that Edgecombe Road will get congested with extra traffic pulling off the highway, and that school children may be tempted to traverse the dangerous roundabout and road. “The McDonalds is also impinging on our town’s foodie branding. People in Piper Street have worked long and hard to build up its image to become a food destination.” It’s not just the proposed McDonalds drawing extra traffic and creating business competition. The McDonalds forms part of a major three-stage
development planned for the Edgecombe Road site, which includes a petrol station, second fast-food outlet, hardware retailer Bunnings and housing development. Macedon Ranges Shire Council approved the 43-lot housing subdivision in December and has opened submissions for the remaining two applications, which can be accepted right up to the day of council debate. The developer says the plan will create 200 local jobs and represents an investment of more than $15 million in the local economy. The Bunnings store alone is expected to create 40 permanent jobs for local residents. Continued page 4.
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Residents of Kyneton South are urging the shire council not to approve an 87-lot subdivision they say will be a complete overdevelopment of the site. Angela Crawford A developer's bid to subdivide a 60-acre parcel of farmland at Kyneton South into 87 residential lots would be a complete overdevelopment of the site, local residents say. The land at 85 Harpers Lane is zoned Low Density Residential, paving the way for such a subdivision to occur, but Macedon Ranges Shire Council is still in the process of finalising its strategic planning for the area. Neighbouring landholders Ian and Ruth Williams say the council's draft Kyneton South Investigation Area Framework Plan should be completed before any decision on the application is made. "We see this proposal as another ad hoc, poorly planned, 'satellite' development on Kyneton's perimeter that will have a degrading impact on amenity," Mr Williams said. "The impact is not upon the immediate neighbourhood only, but a radiating effect well beyond, being a bad
example of an incremental, slipshod, tack-on Sunburyisation of Kyneton's unique, and still intact, 19th century town character." The residents describe the proposed development as neither low density nor low impact. "This area was sold on the basis it was going to be one-acre lots and they're half-acre lots proposed at the moment," Ms Williams said. "We have farms with cattle and sheep and so on, and all of a sudden this tightly packed together development, it's a jarring boundary between the two, there should be something in keeping with what's already here. "The way it's planned there's suburban driveways all along Harpers Lane with double garages and that's the sight that people on farming properties are going to see, it just doesn't make any sense." The residents are also concerned that Harpers Lane is not suitable for the volume of traffic the development would
create, and list the potential of the area to flood, waterway management and a lack of infrastructure to support the development as further concerns. Angela Hughes, council's director of planning and environment, said the Kyneton South Framework Plan was on hold pending further work to be undertaken as part of the Kyneton Movement Network Study. "Further work on car parking analysis for the Kyneton town centre is being undertaken as part of the Kyneton Urban Design Framework. This work, when complete, will be also used to inform the Kyneton Movement Network Study," Ms Hughes said. The applicant and objectors will be given an opportunity to speak to councillors at a submitters' delegated committee meeting tomorrow night at 7pm. The meeting will be held online and livestreamed via council's website. The application will then proceed to a future council meeting for a decision.
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Saint Street in Castlemaine will be closed to through traffic between Barker Street and Wheeler Street from Monday 8 to Friday 12 February while drainage works are underway. Local residents will have access to their homes at all times via Wheeler Street. Council apologises for the inconvenience. For more information contact Graeme Barnes, Project Manager, on 5471 1700.
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Works will soon begin to upgrade footpaths along the northern and southern sides of Main Street (Pyrenees Highway) in Chewton. An 880 metre section of footpath will be upgraded between Adelaide and Railway streets on the southern side of the road. A 240 metre section will be upgraded on the northern side of the road, from the General Store to Angus Street. Traffic management will be in place during the project. Work is planned to be completed in May, weather permitting. Care will be taken to minimise the impact to residents and local businesses. This project has received funding from the 2020 TAC Local Government Grant Program.
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Council is carrying out a feasibility study into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) within our shire. We want to understand and receive feedback from people living with a disability, and their carers, about how they have found the NDIS, the availability of services and information. The study will inform Council’s decision regarding the potential to provide NDIS services in future. Join the conversation at one of our community forums. Community forums - Castlemaine Forums will be held from 10.00am to 12noon; 3.00pm to 5.00pm and 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Thursday 25 February. They will be held at the Castlemaine Town Hall in Lyttleton Street. Enter via Frederick Street. Community forum - Maldon Held from 10.30am to 12noon on Friday 26 February at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Francis Street. RSVP is not required. COVIDSafe restrictions will be in place. Complete a survey You can also complete a survey about your experience with the NDIS via www.mountalexander. vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay. Printed surveys will soon be available from the Castlemaine Library and Civic Centre. You can also call our Community Wellbeing team to have a survey posted to you. If you would prefer to speak directly to the person leading this project, arrange a time to chat by phoning the Community Wellbeing Team on 5471 1766.
Your say: Robert Bridgeman - "Kyneton and particularly Edgecombe Road will become just another housing and businesses development ghetto. The road can't handle the traffic now." Kylie Lethbridge - "Brilliant, jobs for the kids!" Carol Saunders - "Fantastic news, about time people think of what opportunities are out there for our kids, employment is what is needed, otherwise they will have to travel for work, it's not as if they are putting it in Piper Street, it is out of town, a bit of progress is needed." Kaylene Gooch - "Don't want this development! Poor Kyneton is losing its unique country feel" Brad Gatehouse - "Bring it on, Kyneton needs it." Amanda Bennett - "About time there was some progress in Kyneton. So many employment opportunities will be fantastic for the local jobseekers." Jessica Horan - "It will be great for the young ones: work opportunities to many who travel or don't work now because there is just no work here for them. I think it's great for the progress of our town." Karen Boyer - "Tourist don't want Maccas they can get it anywhere so they will still want our local shops." Deborah Robinson - "Fantastic, can't wait...so Kyneton will move ahead at last. Unfortunately over the Christmas holiday period it was very hard to find a cafe open in Kyneton tourists were wandering around looking all over the place.' Claire Oram - "I don't understand why folks that have lived in Kyneton for years say Kyneton needs this. If you don't like Kyneton and the surrounding areas: move. It sounds like Sunbury might be the place for you." Adrian Parnis - "So narrow minded some people are. It's a good thing for the town, keeps people spending money in the town rather than going to Melbourne or Bendigo. Creates jobs for people, young and old."
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From page 1. The site for the proposed McDonalds, petrol station and Bunnings is already zoned Commercial 2. While there is strong opposition to the development, there appears to be equal numbers in support. Adrian Parnis said Kyneton should welcome more employment to give young people opportunities to stay in the area. “It’s a good thing for the town, it keeps people spending money in the town rather than going to Melbourne or Bendigo, and creates jobs for people, young and old,” he said. “I grew up in Kyneton and I had to leave and move to Melbourne for more working opportunities! When a town doesn’t move with the times this is what happens.”
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Mount Alexander Shire Accommodation and Respite Group is planning to ramp up work on its second major project 'A Home of My Own'. After successfully completing construction of its Lions McDonald Hill Respite House in McKenzie Hill in 2016, the group is now ready to tackle their next big challenge - affordable local housing for people with disabilities. MASARG A Home of My Own project manager Kerry Anderson said she was disappointed to learn of how many local people with disabilities had been forced to leave family and friends to live in another town because of a lack of suitable housing. During February and March, MASARG is organising a series of conversations around the idea of 'A Home of My Own' with task groups of local builders, designers, property developers, realtors and landlords. Some conversations will also be tailored for the wider community. Ms Anderson said industry and community members with an interest in better understanding the challenges people with disabilities faced to live locally were warmly invited to join the 'A Home of My Own' conversations. National Disability Insurance Scheme housing consultant Joseph Connellan warned on a recent visit to Castlemaine that rural and regional communities were in danger of missing out on valuable funding to invest in disability housing unless they became proactive. "The NDIS has presented us with a wonderful opportunity and there are many practical ideas we can explore that will benefit all of us," Kerry said. "This is a 'whole of community' conversation, everyone is welcome." Anyone interested in joining one of these task groups or conversations can contact Kerry Anderson on 0418 553 719.
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Gisborne land known as Glen Junor is expected to face the scrutiny of a new-look Macedon Ranges Shire Council this month. At the council's January meeting, Cr Geoff Neil sought to remove Glen Junor from the 30-year draft Gisborne Futures plan, including from the proposed settlement boundary, and draft Gisborne Structure Plan. The land at 284 Kilmore Road was controversially rushed to be included in the project last year in a 6-3 vote that went against council officer recommendation. Glen Junor is the proposed launchground for a unique biodiversity sensitive urban design concept to set aside one hectare of land for nature or community, for every hectare of urban development. The Glen Junor concept has been described by some local residents as "its own town". At the time, council's strategic manager Robert Ball acknowledged Glen Junor as "very high level and conceptual" but said it lacked vital supporting material to justify its inclusion in Gisborne Futures. Mr Ball said the land was constrained
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in terms of services, service provision and transport, and significant documents were missing including feasibility studies, native flora and fauna assessment and servicing studies. Councillors supporting the project's inclusion argued the Gisborne Futures plan was a chance for the concept to be tested and refined with the community, while those opposed highlighted unknown implications and foreseeable complications without vital planning details. Since the draft Gisborne Futures plan was endorsed last year, as one of last approvals of the outgoing council, it has been subject to much community criticism. Gisborne Futures also includes plans to expand the Gisborne Business Park and including three and four-storey buildings within the township. There was no discussion on Cr Neil's motion to remove Glen Junor from Gisborne Futures as he requested its deferral following an organised councillor tour of the property, which took place last week. Councillors are expected to make a decision on the matter later this month.
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council is excited to launch a new edition of its popular Macedon Ranges Ride Guide. Designed with input from the Macedon Ranges Cycling Club, Wombat Mountain Bike Club and local endurance rider Tiffany Winchester, the free guide features 18 road, gravel and mountain bike routes throughout the region. The guide features rides for people who are keen to take up cycling, as well as routes to excite the most fit and experienced riders. The new edition now features a gravel riding section, with rides such as 'Riddells Revenge', 'Cobaws Joyride' and 'Plantation Prowl'. You will also find a selection of new road rides exploring further reaches of the shire, including 'The Ring of Kerrie' and 'Backcountry Explorer'. A colour-coded grading system helps you identify which rides are suited to your fitness level, skill and ability. These classifications are based on a combination of ride distance, elevation and bike type. Macedon Ranges Cycling Club president Brett Ellis, who also contributed to the Ride Guide, is proud of the diverse cycling on offer in the Macedon Ranges. To download a copy or find out how to get a printed version, visit visitmacedonranges. com/ride-guide/ or email the Visitor Information Centre at vic@mrsc.vic.com.au The Macedon Ranges Ride Guide update is an initiative of the 2019-2029 Visitor Economy Strategy Action Plan (Years 1-2), to grow the region as a key cycling destination.
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An air of celebration and positive achievement prevailed at the official opening of the Romsey Men’s Shed on Saturday. There was a large, convivial gathering for the important occasion, with the project initially triggered as a result of a public meeting convened by the town’s Rotary Club several years ago. Several possible sites were investigated before the one in Romsey Park, next to the scout hall, was approved. Momentum grew from the public meeting, and current men’s shed committee secretary Eric Foster provided a brief summation of what had taken place to reach the present stage; he paid particular tribute to the efforts of Steve Goodman (president), Paul Green (treasurer) and former secretary Patrick Holt, who returned from Hamilton to see the dream become a reality, suggesting the men’s shed might not have been realised but for their dedication and persistence. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas, McEwen MP Rob Mitchell, and Macedon Ranges Shire mayor There was general jubilation from the large gathering when Macedon MP Jennifer Anderson have long been ardent supporters Mary-Anne Thomas cut the ribbon to declare the new Romsey Men’s Shed of men’s sheds, and all spoke enthusiastically about officially open on Saturday. Others in the photo are (from left) Cr Bill West, what had been achieved in reaching this stage, and Macedon Ranges Shire mayor Jennifer Anderson, men’s shed committee the short and long-term benefits for Romsey and dis- president Steve Goodman and secretary Eric Foster. trict having such a facility. Ms Thomas cut a ribbon to officially open the shed. part played in enabling the project to reach this stage. “Arguably, this is one of the best sheds I have Donations of equipment for the shed have been made and more seen,” Mr Mitchell said. would be appreciated. Thanks were extended to many people and businesses for the
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consideration of other sites including Mount Aitkin, other sites in Gisborne South and other less environmentally sensitive areas. It would also consider co-locating with a new or existing telecommunication facility with another organisation in Gisborne South. Cr Dominic Bonanno said deferring a decision could create a win-win for the community. “Giving the applicant more time to give us more and better information will help answer our questions,” he said. “I am a resident in Gisborne South and we are absolutely crying out for telecommunication services… We are in the middle of a black spot. My phone line has gone down so I’ve got no communication at all. “I understand how the CFA feels when they are in the middle of a fire and they’ve got no communications. “There are alternative sites…the idea here is to get a win-win situation for our community in Gisborne South - we want a tower. It’s an important issue and I feel that this is an opportunity.” Council’s acting CEO will write to Telstra, NBN and Optus to seek details on how they intend to improve telecommunication access in Gisborne South.
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Kyneton Farmers Market is on this coming Saturday in St Paul's Park in Piper Street. The market will have even greater variety than last month with extra stallholders back from holidays. Among the mix to pick from will be fruit and veg, an array of olives, wine, mead, preserves, jams, cereals, cakes, eggs, cheeses, meats, organic soaps, cleaning products, the best peanut butter in the world, pure honey, poultry, hot food and of course the essential coffee. There will be plants and seedlings for the garden and so much to delight the senses. Among the more recently arrived stallholders is the Bellarine Smokehouse, a producer of a wide array of garlic. Up the top near St Paul's Church you will also find fine artwork, jewellery, beautiful gifts and hand-made items, along with some community stalls. Shopping at the market supports local and regional businesses and the local community. So go along and spend a little of your day with them.
Art A rt explores explores b butterfly utterfly e effect ffect Lisa Dennis An artist exploring the 'butterfly effect' - the theory that a small action can influence widespread change - features in Castlemaine Art Museum's latest exhibition in the Benefactors Gallery. 'here now', featuring the work of visual, textile and sculptural artist Ilka White, is the second instalment of the gallery's Orbit series, which celebrates central Victorian artists in the 'orbit' that surrounds CAM. Ilka said she was treating the installation as an artist residency and would be working in the space over the month-long exhibition, rather than focusing on showing finished work. The Express caught up with Ilka at the gallery last week as she created her temporary artist's studio complete with spinning wheel, loom and a huge workbench featuring a recycled timber top. Ilka said one of the walls would feature a myriad of notes connected by literal threads that would explore all the action and initiatives happening in our region in the area of sustainability and further ideas for positive change. The opposite wall will feature a work in progress as Ilka fashions butterfly wing patterns, inspired by local species, utilising an exquisitely coloured palette of natural dyed fibres the teacher and mentor has painstakingly created in her many workshops spanning over months and years. When Ilka is not in residence at CAM her unfinished work will be left for gallery visitors to observe and interpret. "The idea is to think and compose work about tuning in to our local landscape and fellow species in order to remember we're absolutely part of the ecosystem, not just observers of it, and how being part of it implicates us in its care," the artist said. "I'm finding the 'butterfly effect' encouraging - recognising that a small action or change
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Animal welfare campaigners have slammed the Victorian Government's decision to approve a duck hunting season for 2021. A shortened season for Victoria was announced on Saturday and included changes to shooting start times, daily bag limits and hunted species in recognition of lower-than-average bird numbers and breeding. Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting said the decision to allow a hunting season to go ahead highlighted a deficiency in the democratic process. Spokesperson Kerrie Allen said professional polls continued to show a majority of Victorians - particularly regional - wanted duck shooting banned. "They're being ignored same as RSPCA, scientists, independent economists, even the Labor party itself, which voted in November 2019 for a review," Ms Allen said. "No social/economic impact studies have been done on anyone other than a small number of shooters. Residents' and councils' requests for exclusion zones have been dismissed." Ms Allen said little if any data on the
Left for dead: Dead protected species at the border of Werribee Treatment Plant where shooters were not permitted to hunt. Photo: Kim Wormald impacts on protected species had been collated since the Game Management Authority began. "Previous governments reported hundreds of protected and threatened species found dead during duck seasons - 972 in a single year - just at a few waterways that were monitored," she said. "GMA's so-called restrictions are moot when shooting is allowed at so many waterways even the army couldn't monitor them.
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Lunch grows community and connection Lisa Dennis Diners will today be welcomed back to Castlemaine Community House's popular weekly Community Lunch at the Castlemaine Town Hall. The community gathering was forced into hiatus for much of 2020 due to the COVID-19 restrictions but determined organisers managed to squeeze a couple of events in before Christmas - hosting lunches at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Town Hall. "We can't wait to welcome everyone back,� said Madeline Hudson, Castlemaine Community Lunch manager and community garden coordinator. "It's a really popular event and after a year where we were mostly stuck at home I am sure everyone will look forward to reconnecting again." Madeline and her team prepare the mouth-watering two-course vegetarian lunches using fresh local fare including produce harvested from the CCH Community Garden and excess produce donated by local residents, businesses and growers. "We planted a heap of seedlings in the community garden prior to Christmas and the plants are absolutely thriving! In fact we will be harvesting some fresh cucumber for our first lunch!" Madeline said. CCH invites members of the community, businesses and growers who would like to contribute to the community lunch to make donations on Mondays at the community house at 30 Templeton Street. Volunteers are also welcome to assist with food harvest each Monday for the weekly lunch and regular garden upkeep. Community members with room in their veggie patches are encouraged to consider 'Growing-A-Row' for the community lunch. Madeline said there was a synergy between some of the courses happening at the community house, the community garden and the community lunch. "Participants in the eco-carpentry and natural building courses have built us an earth pizza oven, planter boxes and wicking beds and this year they will be building us a garden seat and solar passive greenhouse," she said. "The heart of the community lunch and the community kitchen garden is connection. Connection to each other, to the food we eat and to the earth that nourishes and sustains us. Though growing and sharing food we can continue to support each other to live as sustainably as possible." The community lunch is supported by Mount Alexander Shire Council and is held every Tuesday at 12.30pm at the Castlemaine Town Hall, during school terms. Access is via Frederick Street. The lunch is self-funded. A donation of $5 is appreciated to cover costs. Casttlemaiine Communiity Lunch h manager and d CCH Communiity Garden coordinator Madeline Hudson shows off some of the cucumbers harvested.
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Big names, big music The Black Sorrows will headline this year’s Macedon Ranges Music Festival. Aussie legends The Black Sorrows are set to headline this year's Macedon Ranges Music Festival in the event's biggest lineup yet. Front man and ARIA Hall of Fame member Joe Camilleri will bring his electric presence and dynamic show along with his full band for the Gisborne event on Saturday March 13. Joining them on the bill is acclaimed Indigenous singer Emma Donovan performing with Melbourne's best backing band The Putbacks celebrating the release of their collaborative 2020 album Crossover. MRMF favourite Nick Barker also returns to the fes-
tival stage in a rare solo performance alongside a long list of local Australian acts. In addition to the stellar lineup, the festival also celebrates the best local drinks providers at the full bar along with a special cocktail bar from Macedon-based distillery Mountain Distilling Company. The all-ages event also offers plenty for the kids with a jumping castle, mini-train rides and other childrens' activities. The volunteer-run festival keeps the good vibes on a high by donating 100 per cent of profits to the Woodend-based Cambodian Kids Foundation to support their
work in providing education and healthcare to a rural Cambodian community. This event is supported by the Gisborne and District Community Bendigo Bank and the Macedon Ranges Shire Council. The Macedon Ranges Music Festival is on at the Gisborne Steam Park, New Gisborne, on Saturday March 13, from 1pm to 10pm. The COVID-safe event requires that all attendees book tickets online in advance. For details, or ticket purchases, visit the festival website at: macedonrangesmusicfestival.org
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Bank backs Relay The Community Bank Carnival team at last year’s Relay. "Having participated in the Lancefield Relay For Life since the event began in 2002, we know it to be an incredibly inclusive community event that supports an important cause," Community Bank Carnival team captain Jodie Dobbs said. The event is planned to go ahead on Saturday February 27 at the Lancefield Park, with locals of all ages encouraged to get a group of family, friends or colleagues together to form a team. Relay For Life is a local fundraising movement that empowers communities to come together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer. "There are very few of us these days who have not been affected by cancer and this is such an easy way to make a real and meaning-
ful difference," Ms Dobbs said. "The event day itself is fantastic and walking the track with your team really makes you feel like a part of something bigger. Being involved with the Lancefield Relay For Life has a huge impact and is an amazing experience - one we hope the whole community will get behind this year." Funding from events like Relay For Life helps to sustain support services such as Cancer Council's 13 11 20 information and support line, which directly helped 47 Macedon Ranges residents last year alone. It also includes Cancer Connect which links those affected by cancer to others who are going through a similar experience. To join the Lancefield Relay For Life event, phone 1300 65 65 85 or visit relayforlife.org.au
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Local fundraisers have been buoyed to receive generous support from the local community despite a challenging year for many. The Lancefield and Romsey Bendigo Bank branches have contributed a $11,000 grant ahead of the Lancefield (Macedon Ranges) Relay For Life event in February 2021. The event was fortunately able to go ahead in 2020 prior to COVID-19 restrictions being enforced, and despite a tough year for all, community spirit and support for the event hasn't wavered. The local Bendigo Bank branches acknowledged the power of the event to bring the community together to recognise and celebrate those affected by cancer during a time when the community need it more than ever.
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Three trees on the southern side of Kyneton's Beauchamp Street will need removal and 24 will require remedial pruning. Macedon Ranges Shire Council inspected 33 trees following storm damage on November 26 and the failure of two elm trees. Sonic tomography was used for a more detailed inspection of 17 of the trees to understand if and to what extent any decay was present in these trees. While a short-term loss of about 20 per cent of tree canopy is expected, the council states pruning will encourage healthy regrowth. The removed trees will be replaced with the same species in the autumn/winter planting season. These works aim to ensure that this important row of trees continues to provide amenity benefits to the community and maximises the useful life of the trees. Works are expected to take place in the week beginning February 15. It is anticipated there may be some minor traffic delays and disruptions to local residents and businesses during this time.
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Blokes boost outdoor dining Mount Alexander Shire Council is expanding options for COVID-safe outdoor dining with the temporary installation of seven new picnic tables in the Castlemaine CBD and Harcourt. Made from plantation timber, the new A-frame picnic tables were built by the blokes at Newstead Men's Shed and installed last week. They're located at the entrance to the Castlemaine Market Building, on the grass opposite Castlemaine IGA Supermarket, and at Stanley Park in Harcourt. David Leathem, council's manager of economy and culture, said members of the Newstead Men's Shed installed the picnic tables at the chosen locations and within minutes, they were being populated by local residents and visitors. "We're really pleased that they are being used and embraced by our community so quickly," he said. The council is working in partnership with local businesses and associations to identify other temporary sites in the shire for future outdoor dining and entertain-
ment experiences. "Our plans with future activations will continue to draw on our local trades and creative strengths to bring our outdoor spaces to life," Mr Leathem said. "A number of other sites will emerge throughout the shire including at Maldon's Old Bank corner, in the lead up to Castlemaine State Festival and other autumn events, when we welcome many of our friends, family and visitors from far and wide." The council is aiming to support local enterprise with a new application process for hospitality businesses who are interested in introducing or expanding their outdoor dining space - following approval of a temporary permit. "There is no cost for the temporary permit and we have waived outdoor dining fees for this financial year as part of our 2020/2021 budget," Mr Leathem said. The council is now encouraging hospitality businesses to get in touch with its business recovery team to discuss their needs.
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Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health's WayOut and CLIP programs have collaborated to organise a series of training workshops focused on LGBTIQA+ affirmative healthcare. The workshops, which will take place in March and April, are designed to encourage GPs and health and aged care professionals to build their capacity to provide inclusive care. Building workforce capacity will create a space in which LGBTIQA+ people across the lifespan can grow, champion LGBTIQA+ visibility and inclusion, and celebrate pride in who they are. The newly merged Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health CEO, Phillip Ripper, encourages all health professionals to register for the training series. "Together we will be contributing to better health and wellbeing outcomes for LGBTIQA+ people and a happier and healthier regional community," Mr Ripper said. The training series will be delivered online to ensure they are COVID-safe and to allow a greater number of professionals to attend.
The training series has engaged specialist services to deliver the three topic areas and use their expertise to highlight the specific healthcare needs of subgroups within the LGBTIQA+ community. The three areas that will be covered are: LGBTI aging and healthcare, intersexinformed healthcare and trans and gender diverse healthcare. The sessions will be delivered with Val's Ageing and Aged Care, Intersex Peer Support Australia and Thorne Harbour Health with special guest Dr Holly Lewis from Springs Medical Gender Clinic in Daylesford. "With limited LGBTIQA+ specialist services in regional areas, it is the responsibility of mainstream health services to build their capacity to work with LGBTIQA+ community members," says Senior WayOut Worker, Mez Lanigan. The training series was made possible with funding from North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network. To register call 5421 1666 or email healthpromotion@scchc.org.au. Picture (L to R): Back - Alex Sambrooks, Peter Stone, Glenyse Stone, Emma Sambrooks, Craig Anderson. Middle - Zack Sambrooks, Brooke Anderson, Stacey Anderson. Front - Dylan Anderson, Kayla Anderson, Riley Anderson.
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The countdown is on to the 2021 Castlemaine Gift which is set to return to Castlemaine's Camp Reserve 'Where the grass is fast' on Sunday February 28. Castlemaine Athletics Club president Darryl Nettleton said they were permitted to have 500 at the venue for the Victorian Athletics League event and were working to ensure the competition is CovidSafe. The club looks forward to welcoming runners from across the state and beyond. "We normally welcome runners from South Australia and New South Wales but this will depend on their commitments and the situation at the time," Nettleton said. He said the pandemic had unfortunately knocked a few events off the Victorian Athletics League calendar but the club looked forward to welcoming running talent to the popular local event. "The Castlemaine Gift has a long and proud tradition and many runners comment how much they love coming here," Nettleton said. In fact 2022 will be the centenary of the first gift in Castlemaine. "Bill Morton - the son of the very first gift winner in 1922 Richard 'Dick' Morton' - will be among those to visit Castlemaine for this month's comp," Nettleton said. The race organiser said 2020 had been a very challenging year for the running fraternity, particularly those forced into the extended lockdown in Melbourne. "It was really tough. They weren't able to go more than five kilometres from home and only had an hour a day in which to train. It will be really interesting to see how many of our runners stand up at the
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U3A Kyneton has had a flying start for the year with more than 180 enrolments. 'The American Election - what more could possibly go wrong?' was the topic of the group's first face-to-face regular Friday@U3A afternoon sessions in 2021. U3A Kyneton's panel discussed many issues surrounding the US election and then opened the floor to questions. The group's diligent French students, table tennis players and dog walkers have already begun their year. The U3A activities combine both year-long options and short-term, specialinterest courses.
U3A Kyneton thanks its many volunteer tutors who generously give their time. U3A Kyneton is now seeking someone to lead a singing group and teach Italian, as interest grows in these two areas. New membership is $30 per annum and there are more than 50 courses of interest - something for everyone. For more information visit the U3A Kyneton website: www.u3akyneton.org. au or email info@u3akyneton.org.au. Alternatively, call to have a friendly chat with secretary Roni on 5422 2552 or Peter on 0439 360 763.
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exhibition in the Loom Gallery at The Mill, Castlemaine. "It's more than a hobby. It's really taken over my mind," he said. Launched over the weekend, Big Faces, Recent Portraits consists of 17 large-scale paintings, mainly oils with a little foray also into acrylics. As he watched the fruits of this later-life passion being hung on Friday ahead of Saturday's opening launch, Ged told the Express the muchanticipated occasion had been delayed a year due to COVID.
"Yes, it was scheduled for last March - and right as it was about to be hung COVID came," he said. The up-side is that in the interim he's added several additional portraits to this exhibition that will now continue to March 5. Ged said his discovery of art, post-retirement, was a "journey" that in 2017 took him to New York where he completed the eight-week summer school course at New York Studio School on fifth avenue - including two weeks of portraiture. "This is a journey we can all make if we take risks and go for it," he said.
Works have begun to upgrade the sewer pump station in Rotary Park, Gisborne. The pump station ensures efficient movement of sewage through the sewer network for treatment at the Gisborne Recycled Water Plant. Western Water's chief operating officer, Graham Holt, said the project was needed to meet increasing demand for sewerage services in the area. "This $0.5million upgrade will help us manage increased sewage flow from the growing population," Mr Holt said. "It will also result in an improved and more efficient sewer system, helping to ensure uninterrupted services to our customers."The project will also help lower energy consumption, reducing our carbon footprint." While the worksite will be fenced off, pedestrian access to the Rotary Park walking path will be maintained during construction. The upgrade is due to be completed by April 2021.
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PETCARE Carers needed in our favour,” Mr Jones says. “We do our best to provide enriching environments for the animals awaiting prosecution outcomes, but the evidence shows that extended periods of time spent in a shelter can be detrimental to an animal’s health.” RSPCA Victoria provides all the resources to care for foster animals, including food, toys, bedding, vet treatment and roundthe-clock support from the foster care team. Protective custody foster carers may be required to foster an animal for up to five months and will need to follow privacy requirements due to the sensitive nature of the cases the animals are involved in. Animals in the program include dogs, cats, horses, reptiles, birds, rabbits and guinea pigs. Those interested in applying to become a protective custody foster carer are encouraged to fill in the application form at www.rspcavic.org/foster.
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I write in order to congratulate Mr Bayliss on his excoriating condemnation of wanton council expenditure. Better still was his conflation of this issue with the extravagance of rebuilding the Victory Park playground, despite it being a somewhat tenuous non sequitur to the thrust of his argument. It may seem churlish of me, but if there is anything to criticise Mr Bayliss upon it is the fact that he does not go far enough in his analysis of these two disparate issues. As a result I would like to take his reasoning to its logical conclusion and provide a mutually beneficial solution. Considering there are all these young wastrels frittering away their lives on the 'eye candy' play equipment (not to mention ruining their teeth), why not put them to more productive uses like having them repair these bridges themselves. After all, it was upon the backs of children that our Commonwealth was born, with the idle urchins of Britain and her Colonies given purpose in our mines and chimneys and mills! Some may raise objections in terms of the quality of the repairs undertaken, but of what consequence is quality when thrift is our preponderant concern? I can only hope council members take my suggestions as seriously as they do Mr Bayliss and his concerns.
I write in response to the questions raised by TW Bird ('Disappointing', Opinions, January 26) in relation to the departure of former chief executive officer, Margot Stork. Ms Stork was appointed to council in November 2017 on a four-year contract, and in August 2020 exercised her right to conclude employment prior to completion of that contract. Ms Stork was recognised by council at that time for what she had achieved during her tenure, and had the best wishes of council for her future. Ms Stork did not receive payment for the final year of her contract.
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Cruel and unethical Shaun Mangan, Woodend In response to last week's Midland Express front page on duck shooting ('Stop the slaughter', January 26), I sent the following to our local ALP member MaryAnne Thomas: Dear Ms Thomas As a resident of the Macedon Ranges, can you please explain to me why duck shooting is not banned in Victoria. It's banned in NSW, Queensland and WA. The reason it's banned in these jurisdictions is because of the devastating damage this activity does to our native wildlife, the environment, as well as the obvious cruelty that is inflicted on defenceless animals (not only ducks as was pointed out in the article). The ongoing unwillingness of the Victorian Labor Government to address this issue flies in the face of its so-called commitment to animal welfare. It's outrageous to me that this mindless cruelty (unethical behaviour) is allowed to continue year after year. If you are concerned about losing the votes of the people who engage in this cruel and senseless behaviour, then I really do question your priorities. I urge all those who feel strongly about this issue to write to the now Minister for Agriculture.
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It's about choice Blair Fraser, Kyneton In reply to all of the doomsdayers talking about how the proposed McDonalds and service station will destroy Kyneton. I'm guessing these were the same people that protested that the Kyneton bypass would kill the town, yet one day last year when there was a road accident on the freeway it was impossible to cross High Street when all the traffic was diverted in to the town. Why? Because 30 years of progress and population growth and more traffic on the roads. My point being, I believe some people are so narrow minded they can't look that far into the future. As a small business owner in the estate up next to VicRoads, I personally can't wait for the proposed site to be given the green light. There is a lot of industry up this end of town, yet nowhere close to go for morning tea or lunch. In my opinion it's all about choice. You can choose to have your lunch in Piper Street or you can choose to go to McDonalds. Business can be monopolised by small business just like a large conglomerate if they oppose every new business venture coming to town!
Noisy minority Paul Ruff, Kyneton Due diligence by anyone thinking of moving to Kyneton will provide evidence that the site for the proposed development on the Frews land on Edgecombe Road has been identified and discussed as the ideal Maccas location for many years. Other Kyneton businesses selling products similar to those sold at Bunnings only need to say we don't price match, but we do provide after-sales services, to differentiate themselves. Kyneton has for too long been without suitable part-time and entry type employment for our young and older citizens. The proposed development will provide desperately needed jobs and a secure future for many locals. The noisy minority does not speak for the majority of Kyneton and surrounding residents. Many of the no group are from Edgecombe Road and their beef is traffic, same old, same old, just like people buying cheap land near airports then complaining about hours of operation, they want to complain about traffic having purchased land in a high-traffic area, which will always see greater traffic as time goes by. The argument about trees and a northern gateway is out of order, the area is listed for major factory developments and the site has been grazing land for 150+ years. The Calder badly needs more rest areas, since the installation of the wire rope barriers, there is nowhere suitable for drivers to stop for rest or relief between Ravenswood and South Gisborne. In NSW there are suitable stopping places every 15-25 kilometres. A vote of local residents may be in order to identify the real feelings of the residents but I clearly hope council votes to approve the development.
Dog unfriendly place Alison Joseph, Bullegarook I popped into Gisborne the other day to buy a present for a friend, on my way to Bendigo. As it was a warmish afternoon, I took the dog out of the car and tied him to a pole under a shady tree. I was then told by someone that tying a dog up and popping into a shop is against the local laws in Macedon Ranges and I risked getting my dog impounded (even though I was just
popping into and out of shop). I then rang the council and was told that yes there is in fact such a law. It is against the Macedon Ranges Cat and Dog Order 2019 to leave any dog unattended in a public place - which is just about everywhere in the shire other than private land. I am not too sure what one is suppose to do with a dog. It is unlawful (and cruel) to leave a dog in the car on a hot day and likewise unlawful to leave the windows of a car down. So if you want to take you dog to a cafe that does not have table service (or if you want to sit inside) then please avoid the Macedon Ranges. I also do not know how anyone from outside the shire is supposed to know about this crazy local law. Macedon Ranges - the dog unfriendly place!
Good forward planning G. Fisher, Woodend Lot 2-4 Davey Street in Woodend has remained an unoccupied block of land in a prominent position in the town for at least 50 years despite many applications to Macedon Ranges Shire Council to build on it. During that 50 years the block has gone largely unattended by its various owners. It is covered in long grass, copious amounts of weeds, tree suckers at least two metres high and rampant blackberries. I read in last week's Express that MRSC has again refused a permit to build on the land. They appear however, as in previous years, to have made no move to demand the current owner clean up the block. Apart from it being an absolute eyesore to residents of Woodend and visitors alike, the surrounding properties such as the historic Islay House, the primary school, the adjacent park land, Gilbert Gordon Oval and the entry to Woodend township is exposed to a potentially serious fire risk. Woodend is growing into a very vibrant and attractive destination for city dwellers and will need more community assets in the future to cater for an increase in town population requiring facilities that support a range of sporting and other activities. I have always wondered why MRSC doesn't simply acquire the land and incorporate it into the park area and Gilbert Gordon Oval. It would be good forward planning enabling MRSC to cater for the anticipated exponential growth and above all improve the aesthetic appearance of our town and make it a safe area to live and work in. Meanwhile, please MRSC get it cleaned up before it's too late!
Take back our street Craig Byrne, Kyneton Research has shown that Kyneton has not had a sealed motor racing circuit for over 70 years. Well Kyneton, the wait is over. Grab your deck chairs, barbecues and eskies and head on down to the Bodkin Street Raceway this weekend. This unique street circuit operates seven days a week and features sprint cars, four-wheel-drives, tractors and even has the special categories of bus and prime movers. Forget the kids playing street cricket or riding a bike. Bodkin Street is too dangerous for these community activities. Congratulations to the Macedon Ranges Shire Council and VicRoads for their forethought and planning to make the traffic light changes in High and Mollison so long. This ensures that the Bodkin Street raceway has no shortage of competitors. Maybe the mayor could present some trophies and Victoria Police could use their speed guns to capture the record speeds (if they record that high). SLOW DOWN or the residents will take back our street.
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One to love Steeped in period charm this up-to-the-moment Victorian home with contemporary edge oozes character where the high ceilings, polished timber floors and open fireplaces blend seamlessly with the modern comforts of today. The home’s design comprises entry from the elevated front verandah into the wide, central hallway with three spacious bedrooms, the main with a walkthrough wardrobe space to ensuite bathroom, family bathroom with bath and storage cupboards, north facing kitchen with walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking and dishwasher. It overlooks the adjoining living area. Sliding doors open to the brick paved outdoor entertaining area and adjacent studio/home office or fourth bedroom, laundry with shower and toilet plus garden shed. At the rear of the property steps lead up to the landscaped children’s play area with cubby, espaliered fruit trees, raised veggie beds and chicken run. Additional features include ceiling fans, study nook, gas ducted heating, underfloor and ceiling insulation and a split system unit. Ideally positioned in the town centre close to schools, the Mill complex, botanical gardens, railway station and shops. This inviting home has it all.
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Just six kilometres from the centre of Newstead, this private and peaceful hamlet of 10 acres has a treed setting, grazing paddock, dam and power connected. The mudbrick earthen homestead features verandahs, recycled timbers and bricks and is positioned within an easy care native garden which is home to much bird-life. The home comprises three double bedrooms with robes, a bathroom with shower over the bath, walk-in linen press, and laundry-store room with toilet. There is a large open plan living area with tall timber ceilings and fireplace with combustion wood fire, timber kitchen with walk-in pantry, plus a conservatory style entry-sitting area. Verandahs encase the home and include a part wired-in section and a sun-room section. Detached is a two car carport, plus a substantial ‘barn style’ timber studio which has accommodation space and kitchen/bathroom facilities. Bordered by farmland, you can enjoy a beautiful country life with Newstead village conveniences so nearby.
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Auction 27th Feb. 2021 @ 1.30pm ESPR - $730,000 - $803,000 “Charm, Character AND Location” 1619m2 All the charm of the Art Deco era can be found here with the addition of modern convenience. Located within a gentle walk to shops the property provides space as well as an outstanding position and the potential to subdivide (STCA). Charming accommodation consists of:
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14 Rivergum Road Riddells Creek Enjoying all that rural living has to offer, this spacious 4 bedroom home has a thoughtful floorplan with quality fixtures and fittings throughout along with clever landscaping on over an acre of land.
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This unique and character filled allotment of approximately 343m² in a most sought after location is ready for you to make your own. Established trees, cute character shed with a lean to for storage, wood shed and close proximity to the golf course, secondary college and extensive parklands. Local/V Line Station offers an easy commute to Melbourne or Bendigo. Easy access to the heart of the thriving town of Castlemaine. Power is available, town water and phone ready to connect. New improvements include crossover, a new north boundary fence and a front gate.
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29 Campbell St with its exceptional build quality and simply stunning views overlooking the wnship of Malmsbury. You will instantly fall in love with the fabulous floor plan, lovely quality kitchen with walk in pantry overlooking a beautifully light filled family meals living area. There are 4 spacious bedrooms all with B.I.R’s and the main having a luxurious ensuite and W.I.R. Property features include, double glazed windows, split system, high ceilings and fully insulated throughout. Within walking distance to village of Malmsbury, local schools and V-line.
In one of Kyneton’s best locations Rosethorne Cottage is full of charm and character and retains many original features from yesteryear including polished Baltic pine floorboards, high ceilings, picture rails, box bay leadlight windows and much more. The wide return verandah welcomes you surrounded by mature shrubs & trees that provide privacy & shelter. Lovely hallway with 3 bedrooms leading off and flows through to the lounge room, dining room and kitchen with separate walk in pantry & charming slow combustion stove, great size bathroom, separate laundry
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for sale Top of the Town 41 Farnsworth Street, Castlemaine This craftsman home built over two levels with entry hall, formal lounge with cathedral ceiling, contemporary kitchen, dining room opening to outside paved entertaining areas, two bedrooms, central main bathroom, large laundry. Upstairs: parents/guest retreat with private balcony, ensuite bathroom and wir, adjoining second living/study.
Perfect Townhouse 3/2 Murphy Street, Castlemaine Two storey townhouse of energy efficient design on 560sqm block. Features: open plan kitchen/living area opening to outdoor area and pool, powder room, study nook & double garage. Upstairs: living room, three bedrooms each with robes, main with balcony, main bathroom. High quality fit-out, solar system, tank, solar hws, shed, landscaped gardens.
Historic Treasure 93 Main Road, Campbells Creek Rare historic brick home featuring two bedrooms, spacious lounge, updated kitchen and bathroom, rear vestibule with cellar and adjoining laundry. Established garden, paved courtyard and carport at rear. Comprises two allotments of approx 1000sqm and two street frontages, this property offers the opportunity for further development (STCA).
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$935,000 View By Appointment Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644
$769,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
$520,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
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49 Campbell Street, Castlemaine
$800 pw Doriston c1895. One of Castlemaine’s most admired properties on 1012sqm north facing block. Large formal lounge and dining rooms, study, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, large kitchen overlooking casual meals area, second living area downstairs opening out to the garden. Ducted heating and cooling, off street parking for 3 cars. Available Feb 21. 20 Montgomery Street, Castlemaine $495pw Contemporary home based on passive solar design. Features: three bedrooms, open plan kitchen/living/dining space, central bathroom, separate toilet, Euro laundry. Fully insulated, 3.12kw solar system, reverse cycle air conditioner, single carport, fully fenced. 14 Wheeler Street, Castlemaine $400pw Restored cottage comprises: two bedrooms, kitchen with d/washer, spacious living area with split system airconditioner. Landscaped garden and 4 car shed. $375pw 9 Frederick Street, Castlemaine Comfortable 3 bedroom family home features: lounge with gas heating, meals area, original 60’s kitchen, laundry, sep toilet, good storage, carport. 6 or 12 month lease. 1/28 Berkeley Street, Castlemaine $350pw Complex of three units, furnished unit consists of two bedrooms with robes, central bathroom, sep toilet, living/dining and kitchen area with gas cooking, wall air conditioner, courtyard at the rear and garage. 128 Blanket Gully Road, Campbells Creek $350pw Self contained unit comprises: two bedrooms with birs, central bathroom, open plan living/ dining area with s/system airconditioner, kitchen and Euro laundry. Single carport, own NBN connection and utilities are to be split. 2 Church Street, Newstead $320pw Family home close to schools and shops. Offers living with s/system heating and cooling, kitchen, adjoining dining area, three bedrooms with birs, family bathroom, laundry with 2nd toilet, fully fenced yard with single carport.
One to Love 64 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine Victorian home with a contemporary edge comprises: entry into the wide, central hallway, three bedrooms, main with wardrobe space to ensuite, family bathroom, north facing kitchen and adjoining living area. Brick paved outdoor entertaining area, adjacent studio/home office, laundry with bathroom, plus garden shed, landscaped play area, fruit trees.
$890,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
Living Large 5 Acacia Court, McKenzie Hill Stylish four bedroom home with a flexible floor plan that includes three living areas, open plan living/ dining area, well appointed kitchen and master bedroom with ensuite bathroom & twin wirs. Landscaped gardens, alfresco area with heated 7.5 x 2.7m pool plus solar hws, ducted heating & cooling, double garage and side access for caravan.
$849,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
Picture Perfect 8 Roderick Street, Castlemaine Renovated weatherboard home features high ceilings and spacious rooms on 890sqm, ready to enjoy. Comprises: wide entry, two bedrooms with robes, north facing lounge room, central bathroom, well-appointed kitchen with access to timber deck inset swim/spa & landscaped native gardens. Plus: 3.2kw solar system, carport, 6mx4m steel garage.
$639,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
LAND FOR SALE 2/20 Adams St Castlemaine
$225,000
2/37 Farnsworth St Castlemaine
$425,000
3/37 Farnsworth St Castlemaine
$395,000
6 Saint St Castlemaine
$950,000
3/71 Moscript St Campbells Creek
$269,000
4/71 Moscript St Campbells Creek
$279,000
292 sqm allotment in an established area, level and all services connected 375 sqm allotment, tranquil setting in historic precinct, planning permits submitted and house design available 397 sqm level allotment, centrally located, ready to build northern orientation, walk to town centre 2165 sqm, residential development opportunity, plans and permits for seven townhouses close to the town centre 1485 sqm allotment, northern aspect, all services pitted to site 1321 sqm level allotment, cloes to Goldfields Track, local schools, all services available, ready to build in March 2021
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275 Barker Street, Castlemaine
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Live the rural dream
Entry is via Lewis Road to this superb rural lifestyle allotment of just under 60 acres. Sloping towards Lewis Road, the land offers a wonderful opportunity to reside on the crest and take advantage of the treed outlook and surrounding picture-perfect landscape. Towards the front of the allotment there is a small pine plantation of approximately 2.5 acres and a further woodland separated by cleared terrain. Further cleared land leads to a spread of eucalypts at the height of the block and one of the two sizable dams, both with good water storage. A beautiful and tranquil retreat within close proximity of Castlemaine for those needing to commute. Or with easy access to the Calder Freeway you are only 25 minutes travel to Bendigo or 90 minutes to Melbourne. An excellent opportunity to secure your own escape to the country.
POSITION PERFECT • 3 bedrooms, large living, dine in kitchen and covered alfresco • 20 panel solar system, wood heater, split system and induction cooking • Generous 1058m2 block w 12x7m shed, garden shed & fully fenced
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$455,000 - $465,000
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• Set on approximately one acre of manicured gardens • Spacious bedrooms, 2 living areas • Large outdoor entertaining area with undercover inground pool • Situated in a quiet area, just a short drive to Kangaroo Flat shops
BIG HILL
Superb rural lifestyle allotment of 27.3 hectares CA 4 Lewis Road, Walmer $460,000 - $480,000 Bendigo Property Plus Di Selwood/ 5447 4088
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12 McInnes Street
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$739,000
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$585,000
49 Woodman Drive
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Set in the quiet and nearly fully developed Midland Rises Estate, this custom built home offers comfortable and easy living. The spacious 180m2 home offers a large light filled living room with raked ceilings and sliding doors to an outdoor entertaining area, beautiful kitchen with quality appliances and a large walk in pantry with much storage. The main bedroom is at the front of the home and includes a walk in robe and ensuite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms with built in robes, central bathroom, separate toilet and a large laundry with wall to wall linen and storage cupboards. A north-east facing, covered alfresco area adjoins level, low maintenance gardens with retaining walls, pathways, grassed areas and side garden access. A double garage has a remote entry door and direct home access. Easy, comfortable and stylish living.
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Spring Gully
$1,190,000 5A2B 4C
Proudly set in leafy Spring Gully on an elevated and private 2.3 acre allotment is this Gracious Sandstone Manor house. Classically styled, the home offers a warm and inviting country kitchen, a light-filled dining area with soaring ceilings, and a grand formal living room with ornate open fire place, and bay window bench seat overlooking the garden. The main bedroom features built-in storage, ensuite and dreamy French doors that open onto a private balcony. There are a further 3 bedrooms all with built-in robes, plus a study or 5th Bedroom. The peaceful and picturesque setting outside is complete with a sparkling in-ground solar heated pool, vine-covered patio, charming edible garden, and stone workshop/guest house with 4 main rooms, a carport and verandah.
Rob Waller Director
MODERN HOMESTEAD FOR EFFORTLESS FAMILY LIVING ENJOY A COUNTRY SETTING JUST 800M FROM THE TRAIN STATION!
4A2B 4C
Positioned on a quiet country lane this nearly half acre property (0.48 Acre) features all town services and a master-built Brick homestead that’s just only 800m from the Train Station! The property features a bush-land front yard and a sealed driveway that leads to a double carport and double garage-workshop. The brick homestead features verandahs on 3 sides and overlooks a large level lawn on the rear garden. The interior of the home has a Victorian theme and blends 4 bedrooms and 2 living areas to modern comfy living. There is a timber kitchen with modern appliances, main and ensuite bathrooms, ducted heating, good storage and quality finishes and fittings. Set on nearly half an acre, there is much space to further develop the property to your needs. Country feel, city convenience! INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT
64 - 70 Burns Street GRACIOUS SANDSTONE MANOR IN LEAFY SPRING GULLY - 2.37 ACRES OF PEACE AND QUIET, UNDER 6KM FROM BENDIGO CBD
$785,000
5 Crag Street
$645,000
85 Captains Gully- Sandon Road ENJOY THE PEACEFUL COUNTRYSIDE - MUDBRICK HOMESTEAD WITH STUDIO AND 10 ACRES
3A1B 2C
Just 6km from the centre of Newstead, this private and peaceful hamlet of 10 acres has a treed setting, grazing paddock, dam and power connected. The mudbrick earthen homestead features verandahs, recycled timbers and bricks and is positioned within an easy care native garden which is home to much bird-life. The home comprises 3 double bedrooms with robes, a bathroom with shower over the bath, walk-in linen press, and laundry-store room with toilet. There is a large open plan living area with tall timber ceilings and fireplace with combustion wood fire, timber kitchen with walk-in pantry, plus a conservatory style entry-sitting area. Verandahs encase the home and include a part wired in section and a sun-room section. Detached is a 2 car carport, plus a substantial ‘Barn style’ timber studio which has accommodation space and kitchen/bathroom facilities.
0418 571 130
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CUSTOM BUILT & NEARLY NEW LEVEL MODERN HOME – ON 608M2
Castlemaine
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Built to suit a lifestyle
Stunning villa in enchanting setting
In a peaceful and tranquil setting is this unique country estate boasting a spacious family home with a fascinating separate studio/ home office/ games or guest room featuring stunning stone walls, timber ceilings and floors. There are double glazed windows and three separate main living areas. The main home features four bedrooms, three living areas with well-appointed kitchen, two bathrooms, main bathroom with spa bath and a three-car integrated garage with storeroom and internal access to the home. Set amid glorious countryside with a picturesque outlook, the property boasts established tree lined boundaries, large machinery shed, numerous outbuildings and storage sheds, chook pen and vegetable garden, two large dams and bore water. Includes gas central heating, wood fire and picturesque views. This property represents a beautiful lifestyle and offers country living at its best. Situated only 45 minutes from Melbourne CBD, and 30 minutes to Melbourne International Airport, this is ideal for Melbourne commuters.
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So much living space and more on 10.25 acres (approx.) 322 Millett Road, Gisborne South $1,585,000 - $1,620,000 Raine & Horne Gisborne 5428 4007 Ken Grech 0418 509 710 E: ken.grech@gisborne.rh.com.au
Here is your opportunity to live in historic Maldon. Located 800 meters from the village, this impressively renovated rammed earth Tuscan villa sits on 1645sqm of beautiful landscaped gardens. Wander along the gravel paths and pick your own fruit, vegetables and herbs. Enjoy the views over the countryside while walking around the nearby lake. This beautiful double story villa, has been fully renovated to cater for modern day living and offers separate cottage with income potential. Spotted gum parquet flooring, quality wool carpets and a stunning open plan dining/kitchen with soft close hand painted victorian ash cabinetry are very appealing. Miele appliances including coffee machine, AGA oven and Caesarstone bench tops complete the picture. A sunken light filled lounge oozes style and provides a wonderful place to relax. It features a stone fireplace with wood heater, timber beams and french doors that invite you out into the garden.
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Completing downstairs is a renovated bathroom with marble tiles, laundry and the good-sized main bedroom with built-in robe. Upstairs is another bedroom with built-in robes and adjoining ensuite. The separate cottage offers country charm with a lovely lounge featuring a pot belly stove, kitchen and bathroom on the lower level and a huge bedroom space upstairs. This offers enormous potential on the holiday market. Outside is a north facing paved courtyard from which to savour the delightful garden featuring fruit trees, stone walls, petanque piste and decorate wrought iron features. Undercover parking is available with a remote-control double lock-up garage, and an adjoining workshop along with a delightful bespoke potting shed. A unique and rare property that will impress from the moment you enter, it is located just minutes from Maldon, 15 minutes to Castlemaine and only a short drive to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.
Charming home with separate cottage 3 Mill Road, Maldon $1,175,000 Jellis Craig Carole Lenander / 0401 472 346
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Conservation Zone changes Sharon Macaulay, urban and regional planner, Kyneton Further to my comments last week ('Farm build rights gone?', Midland Express, February 2), the Green Wedge and Agricultural Land Consultation Paper at Section 3.3.3 also proposes changes to the Rural Conservation Zone provisions regarding the following discretionary uses: schools, places of worship, community halls, group accommodation, residential hotels, data centres and function centres. If relevant, late submissions can be sent to Planning.Implementation@delwp.vic. gov.au Ideally lodge by February 15 with a request for an exception to submit beyond the February 5 deadline. If you need to make a late submission, DELWP's Planning Projects Team has advised to please contact them as soon as possible on 1800 517 389.
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Kerrie Allen, spokesperson, Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting inc. Once again the leader of the Nationals fails to mention facts ('Sustainability is key for duck hunters', Opinions, February 2). Professional polls continue to show majority of Victorians - city and country oppose bird shooting. Only 7000 duck shooters - less than a quarter of one per cent of the population - went bird shooting last season, including shooters whose guns were seized by police. So much for Walsh's "tens of thousands of law-abiding hunters". Latest government figures show duck shooters' alleged spend has plummeted 46 per cent from just 2013 to 2019. It's a pittance and not a fraction of what is derived from areas where they shoot with cameras instead. Further, the figures don't account for the adverse impacts to community, which are significant. Independent economists report the majority of holiday makers avoid areas where there is shooting. Loss of tourism to rural areas is one thing, loss of public amenity for hundreds of thousands of birdwatchers (source; Tourism Research Australia National Visitor Survey data December 2019) let alone the growing numbers of families living by the waterways who have a right to peaceful enjoyment of their properties, is another. Shooting from before daylight in close proximity disrupts sleep of children and shift workers, sends horses through fences, kids into tears, prevents working from home and puts farmers on high trespass alert. And let's not forget the cost to taxpayers of law enforcement better utilised elsewhere. This is all a high price for community to have to pay for the whims of a handful of bird shooters. Walsh's apparent idea of "sustainability" is also skewed. Scientists warn our native waterbirds - many species unique to our country have plummeted 90 per cent since the 1980s. Latest surveys show 'game' birds across east Australia fell a further 23 per cent in 12 months and waterbird numbers in Victoria have taken a dive by about 50 per cent in the same timeframe despite rain. Most would agree that shooting those we have remaining is not "sustainability". Isn't it time Mr Walsh disclosed his hunting club membership? It's certainly time he shifted his focus from his hunting buddies and did the right thing by regional Victoria.
Self-appointed executioners Prof. Gisela Kaplan, Emeritus Professor in Animal Behaviour We cannot easily reverse a warming climate, or avoid the likelihood of more frequent and longer droughts and fire seasons. What we can change with the stroke of a pen, are the additional man-made threats such as recreational bird shooting, or we will have to take responsibility for aiding and hastening a catastrophic downturn of waterbird species. It is often falsely believed that birds will simply 'bounce back' - there are biological limits to this bouncing back because of the limited opportunities and options that birds have themselves. Moreover, many successful breeding pairs will have become victims of past fire and drought catastrophes themselves and inexperienced birds may not have had time to acquire partners. Bearing in mind, that at the best of times only 25 per cent of any avian species ever breeds in a given year, it is predictable that the number of breeding events will decline this year. It can thus be expected that breeding success of the surviving birds will diminish, even if conditions should remain reasonably good. When a human catastrophe occurs, such as earthquakes for instance, we offer help and seek out survivors and return them to their families. What we do with birds is the exact opposite. After the disasters, as if birds did not have enough stresses, we seek out the survivors to shoot them and we do so not because of a basic need for survival but just for fun. It is scandalous to allow any shooting season this year and it is particularly puzzling that the shooting season of waterfowl allows, tolerates or turns a blind eye to the shooting even of vulnerable and endangered species. It has long been recognised that the ethical standards and humanity of a society can be judged best by how it treats its lowest members and animals, be these birds or other wildlife. It may need remembering too that native birds have a role to play in maintaining a healthy Australian ecosystem, healthy waterways and in control of pests (be these of flora or fauna). I would like to see shooters shoot clay pigeons as accomplished sportsmen and women, not as self-appointed executioners of native wildlife.
Far from hiding Merilyn Hoysted, MAAW treasurer I write in response to Hans Paas' letter ('MAAW matter of urgency', Opinions, February 2). Does he suggest that as a not-for-profit, incorporated entity, MAAW is above the law? Far from hiding behind confidentiality, the current committee has been scrupulous in observing all regulations that apply. Questions concerning the Op Shop manager's pay arrangements and contact details of members are matters governed by strict privacy laws as Hans Paas should well know given his self-professed 'rather long experience with government and community organisations'. These are the category of questions the so-called 'Friends of MAAW' have been demanding of the committee, and in accordance with the law we have politely declined to provide. Writers are asked to keep letters to a maximum of 300 words. Longer letters may only be published at the editor's discretion. Names, addresses and contact phone numbers must be included for verification purposes. Email letters to: acrawford@midnews.com.au
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Wed. 3rd March 2021. Meeting time 7.00pm. The meeting will take place at the Trentham Railway Station, cnr market and Victoria Sts.,Trentham.
will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 1pm New Garden restaurant High St, Kyneton All welcome
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Position is for a responsible person with great customer service skills to assist guests outside office hours 3-4 nights a week. Accommodation is available on site, days are flexible. This is an on-call position.
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LOT 1 PS 331532T P/Carlsruhe Edgecombe Road, KYNETON VIC 3444 Use and Development of the Land for a Service Station and a Restaurant, Alteration of Access to a Road Zone, Category 1 and Display of Business Identification Signage
THE APPLICANT FOR THE PERMIT IS:
Retail Fuel Developments Pty Ltd
THE APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBER IS:
PLN/2019/572
Contact officer:
Awais Sadiq Coordinator Statutory Planning P: (03) 5421 9631
You can view all relevant planning permit application documents as follows: MACEDON RANGES SHIRE COUNCIL
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https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Build-Plan/Planning-PermitsApprovals-Forms/View-planning-applications-online Any Macedon Ranges Shire Council office 8.30am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday
To make an objection or submission to the Responsible Authority, it must: Be in writing Include your name and mailing address (email address optional) Additionally for objections include: Reason/s for the objection State how you would be affected by the granting of a permit Any suggestions on how to address concerns. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. A prescribed objection/submission form is located on Council’s website at https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Build-Plan/Planning-Permits-Approvals-Forms/Object-to-an-application.
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Objections and submissions can be emailed to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au or posted to PO Box 151 Kyneton Vic 3444 or delivered in person to any Macedon Ranges Shire Council office. The responsible authority will not decide on the application before at least 14 days after the date the last notice under section 52(1) or (1AA) of the Act is to be given. If you make an objection, the Responsible Authority will inform you of its decision. Privacy statement
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Are you a Passionate Local?
THE APPLICANT FOR THE PERMIT IS:
Retail Fuel Developments Pty Ltd
Kyneton on Riverside is a master crafted neighbourhood inspired by the rich character of Kyneton. Committed to the local community we are looking for a self-motivated professional to help drive community initiatives as part of our long-term vision for Kyneton’s sustainable growth.
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To make an objection or submission to the Responsible Authority, it must: Be in writing Include your name and mailing address (email address optional) Additionally for objections include: Reason/s for the objection State how you would be affected by the granting of a permit Any suggestions on how to address concerns. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. A prescribed objection/submission form is located on Council’s website at https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Build-Plan/Planning-Permits-Approvals-Forms/Object-to-an-application. Objections and submissions can be emailed to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au or posted to PO Box 151 Kyneton Vic 3444 or delivered in person to any Macedon Ranges Shire Council office. The responsible authority will not decide on the application before at least 14 days after the date the last notice under section 52(1) or (1AA) of the Act is to be given. If you make an objection, the Responsible Authority will inform you of its decision. Privacy statement
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is committed to protecting your privacy. Please note that your personal information will be used solely by Council for that primary purpose or directly related purposes. Council may disclose this information to the applicant and their representatives, neighbouring property owners and/or occupiers and any other parties who may have an interest in the application. If you included any personal or identifying information about another person in your submission, please ensure you have informed that person you provided their information to Macedon Ranges Shire. Council must make a copy of this objection available for any person to inspect free of charge under Section 57(5) of the Act. If you fail to provide this information the Macedon Ranges Shire Council will not be able to advise you of any consultation or decision making forums or the decision regarding this matter, but you may access this information by contacting the Council. The person(s) objecting understands that the personal information provided is for the registration of their objection and the processing and assessment of a planning application. If you object the Council must consider the objection unless you withdraw it.
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race meetings in the future. Fellow racing club Outstanding staff members have contributions to the also acknowledged Mr horse racing industry Schmidt's qualities and at district level were wished him well. acknowledged at KyneMr Rowland's position ton and Hanging Rock on the K&HRRC comRacing Club's annual mittee has been filled meeting last week. by Di Coad, a director of Retiring Kyneton Coad Real Estate. racecourse manager After the annual Steve Schmidt was meeting, Greg Janky presented with life (pictured) was re-elected membership of the club Greg Janky. for a further term as in recognition of his 32 club president, with Gary O'Meara years' service. again vice-president, and Mac Barry Long-serving committeeman and treasurer. Karen O'Sullivan, Richard former president of both the Hanging Little, John Scott, Andrew Langdon and Rock and Kyneton race clubs, Mike Brian Johnston continue as committee Rowland, was presented with a certifimembers. cate of appreciation by the K&HRRC, The past year has been a very of which he was already a life member. disruptive one for racing Australia-wide He did not seek re-election for a further due to the impact of the pandemic, term. but it is one of the few sports that has Both men were praised for their found a way to continue on, adhering dedication and positive input over the to special regulations governing onyears, and wished well for the future. It course attendances. is hoped to see them regularly at local
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Well done! Mike Rowland (at left) and Steve Schmidt at the Kyneton racetrack after receiving their presentations.
Bud is back Bill West
Having not raced for almost nine months, Bud - named after AFL champion Buddy Franklin - showed plenty of tenacity to win first-up at Donald last week. Breeder-owner-trainer Christina Griffiths was pleased with the four-year-old's performance and singled out Kyneton trainer George Osborne and jockey Dean Yendall for special praise. "George's expertise was very welcome, and I made sure Bud did a lot of swimming in recent months," Griffiths said. "Dean understands him extremely well, and gives him every chance to settle and be in the finish (Yendall has two wins and a second from his only rides on the lightly raced galloper)." Griffiths has been kept very busy as a pre-trainer since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, and said Bud had come back much stronger this time in work. He spends a lot of time out in the open on Griffiths' Redesdale property and impressed in winning a trial before Christmas. Precautionary measures delayed his return until Griffiths was fully satisfied he was forward enough to race. Starting at $12 in the Leading Teams BM58 Handicap over 1000m, Bud settled off the pace then moved up between the
Winning team: Bud and owner-trainer Christina Griffiths after the Leading Teams BM58 Handicap at Donald. Photo: Brendan McCarthy/Racing Photos 800m and 400m to lead. "The challenges came in the straight, but he was pretty strong to the line," the pleased owner-trainer said. Less than two lengths separated the first five across the line. Bud now has stake earnings of $28,663 from six starts.
James Malanaphy in his Yacar.
Ready to race
The Kyneton Car Club is back and ready to race. Its first event was held at Broadford on January 31 as part of the tarmac series. With 31 drivers competing the competition was hot, as was the day. Among the fastest of the day were James Malanaphy in his Yacar, Vlad Basa in his Toyota and James Richmond in his BMW. A couple of drivers that lost their way on the track but soon found their way back. Club photographer Shirley Caldwell said that to celebrate club stalwart Ken Fay's 90th birthday, he drove a Subaru around the track for a few laps instead of his Hyundai. "Ken had such fun in it that he didn't want to stop," Shirley said. "He did really well considering it was a much more powerful car. Happy birthday Ken and have a great celebration with your friends." The club's next meeting is still to be determined so to find out more visit kynetoncarclub.com.au. "It is good to be back racing after a COVID-19 horror year that has affected our whole country," Shirley said. "There are still rules to be followed with our race meetings to make sure this pandemic does not start again, so please be aware. "Take care and don't forget your mask, wash your hands and be socially distanced."
Tantilizer for New South Wales Bill West
Kyneton trainer Marita Lawson was pleased that speedy mare Tantilizer broke through for her first win at Albury on Thursday. "Her record suggests she likes the reverse way of galloping and there are probably more short distance events for
her over the border (southern New South Wales) coming up," Lawson said. Tantilizer was initially trained by Pat Carey, and has been consistent without winning since being transferred to the Lawson stable. It was the first outright winner for owner and school teacher Brian McCann, who
purchased the Snippets/Tempting galloper for eventual use as a brood mare. Tantalizer ran a very close second over 900m at Corowa recently, then finished seventh at Flemington. Lawson and husband Scott have a seven-acre property on the fringe of Kyneton, with four gallopers presently in work.
She said The Albury Brewhouse Maiden Plate over 900m was ideal for Tantilizer, and having Wodonga apprentice Hannah Williams claim the full 4kg made a huge difference bringing her in with just 53kg. Tantilizer started a $3.30 chance and won narrowly at what was start number 18, with over $40,000 in stakes.
Goldfields gear up for 2021 season
Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club is gearing up for the 2021 soccer season and is inviting players interested in joining their local sides to register now. The Chewton based club held a training session for some of their coaches last Saturday morning as preparations ramp up for the season. The coaches of the club's popular Mini Roos program (Under 5-9s) enjoyed sharpening their skills in the lead up to the season with tips and training drills. CGFC president Aaron Shooter and secretary Antony Cormack said they are looking forward to a successful season after the challenges of 2020.
"We were all ready to go when COVID struck and many of our sides missed out on getting to enjoy their football. We got some Under 18 teams on the park and the men enjoyed their FFA Cup match but unfortunately the women did not even get a game under their belt," Aaron said. "We are looking to the 2021 season with renewed focus and enthusiasm and ready to tackle any challenges that we may face," he said. The club has more than 400 members and fields mixed Under 10, 12, 14 and 16 sides in the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League, including three all girls sides
(Under 11, 13, 15s). They also have two men's sides which compete in Metro League North West and a women's team which contests State League competition. "We note there has been an influx of families to the region in the wake of COVID and we have had a lot of new enquiries. We look forward to welcoming past and new players to the club for 2021," Antony said. To find out more on how to get involved and to register visit the Castlemaine Goldfields FC Facebook page. For more details see Friday's Castlemaine Mail.
Ken Fay in the Subaru with co-driver and owner Michael Cleland.
Netfit clinics
Macedon Ranges Netball Association is celebrating the launch of its 2021 season with free Netfit clinics this Sunday. They take place at the newly resurfaced MRNA netball complex. Current, past and intending players are welcome to participate. The clinics are scheduled as follows: 9am - U9 to U11 age group; 10am - U13 to U15; 11am - U17 to open age.
Races today
There is an eight-event race meeting to be run at Kyneton today (Tuesday). The program will begin with a Maiden event at 1.30pm. Final race for the day is scheduled for 5pm.
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Kyneton golf Kyneton Golf Club congratulates Bede Gibson on becoming the club's new senior champion. He carded 36 stableford points (handicap 20) to defeat Paul Moore in a play-off last week. Neil Watts (24) was in top form with 43 points to take out the men's stableford the same day, from Ross Foreman (12) on 39. Teaote Davies (33) won the ladies section with 42, and Noel Alldis and David Austin nearest the pin. The first Palmer Stevens Rennick monthly medal for the ladies in 2021 resulted in a win for Marg Scoble (26) with 36 stableford points, from Julie Harris (23) 30. Liz Turang (39) took out B-grade with 33, from Marian Orr (35) on 30. Irene Kocicz and Joan Gibbs were NTP. On Saturday, 39 players competed in the February medal and first round of the James Rennick Tropjy. Glen Harris was the C-grade and medal winner with a fine 93-27-66, from Russell Turner 86-19-67. A-grade - Glenn Cooke 80-9-71, from Mark Sciberas 82-9-73. B - David Moore 80-12-68, from Noel Alldis 85-15-69. The women's winner was Cate Thomas 90-32-66 from Irene Kozicz 115-45-70. NTPs were Brad Cue (2), Anthony Avotins and David Moore (also super pin).
Woodend golf Woodend Golf Club's monthly medal winner on Saturday was Trevor 'Pup' Bowen with a fine 78-1464. He edged out fellow A-grader James Gordon 72-7-65. B-grade - L. Tracey 89-24-65 from Sam Bye 102-34-68. Women's monthly medal on Wednesday: Cheryl Payne 33 points, from Veronica Sullivan 24.
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Lancefield leaps to top in bowls Bill West
There was a major shake-up at the top of the ladder in Central Highlands first division bowls after a double-bunger round of matches on Saturday and Sunday. Lancefield scored a dramatic 10-shot win over ladder leader and reigning premier Kyneton, then followed up with a huge 97-30 margin against Gisborne. With three rounds remaining before the semi-finals, the ladder positions are: Lancefield 144, Kyneton 136, Kyneton Golf 132, Romsey 76, Gisborne 43, Diggers Rest 35. The all-important double chance still hangs in the balance, with the Lancefield versus Kyneton Golf match this Saturday a crucial one. Romsey would appear to have fourth place wrapped up despite an eight-shot loss at Kyneton Golf on Sunday, and a visit to Kyneton coming up on Saturday. Golf selectors have promoted CHBD singles champion Graham Edwards to skipper, a straight switch with Steve Taylor, and that rink had two significant wins. Weather conditions were good for bowls at the weekend. SEVEN ON LAST END Lancefield, without proven but injured campaigners Barry Godbolt (mishap with a bull) and Michael Linehan (back), rose to the occasion at Kyneton in a replay of last season's grand final.
After thrashing Kyneton Golf the previous Saturday, the Kyneton contingent had reason to be confident. It was close throughout, and the clincher came for the Tigers with the last end of the Jeff Holmes v Andy Macdonald encounter; leading by one shot, the Lancefield four benefited from an astray drive to collect seven shots on the last end and provide a buffer. Winning all three rinks was crucial to gain maximum points. Inspired by this effort, Lancefield made Gisborne's visit to Tigerland unforgettable on Sunday with runaway wins on all rinks. Kyneton made amends by more than doubling Diggers Rest's tally to move four points clear of Kyneton Golf, which dropped two rinks against Romsey. All the scores from the weekend were: DIV. 1 on Saturday: Kyneton 50 lost to Lancefield 62. P. Ryan 17 lost to A. Young 19, A. Macdonald 16 lost to J.Holmes 24, M. Smoljo 17 lost to P. Linehan 19. Gisborne 47 lost to Kyneton Golf 63. P. Williams 15 lost to G. Edwards 24, A. Higgins 16 d A. Barker 13, P. O'Farrell 16 lost to A. Plowman 26. Diggers Rest 46 lost to Romsey 55. S. Browne 13 lost to C. Austin 22, B. Reidy 16 d G. Templar 14, M. Clohesy 17 lost to M. Brundell 19. DIV. 1 on Sunday. Kyneton Golf 60 d Romsey 52. G. Edwards 30 d G. Tem-
plar 11, A. Barker 14 lost to M. Brundell 17, A. Plowman 16 lost to D. Fortune 24. Lancefield 97 d Gisborne 30. J. Holmes 35 d P. Williams 13, P. Linehan 30 d G. Quaife 5, A. Young 32 d A. Higgins 12. Kyneton 71 d Diggers Rest 35. A. Macdonald 26 d S. Browne 10, P. Ryan 19 d M. Clohesy 12, M. Smoljo 26 d B. Reidy 13. DIV.2: Romsey 67 d Woodend 54. J. Beaumont 22 d T. Sturt 16, S. Mayger 24 d N. Bickerdyke 16, G. Cuthbert 21 d M. Dornau 22. Macedon 56 d Kyneton 46. Gayle Hobbs 16 d R. Ackroyd 13, S. Gillman 16 lost to A. Mathison 19, R. Stapleton 24 d M. Bermingham 14. Gisborne 53 d Kyneton Golf 47. M. Wilson 19 d B. Plowman 15, R. Paterson 15 drew with J. Trounce 15, R. Newton 19 d P. Williams 17. Lancefield 41 lost to Trentham 80. J. Godbolt 8 lost to C. McKeone 39, J. Parks 21 d B. Halpin 15, S. Holmes 12 lost to N. Cooke 25. Ladder: Trentham 131, Kynetron Golf 105, Gisborne 98, Romsey 95, Woodend 89, Kyneton 75, Macedon 73, Lancefield 38. DIV. 3: Diggers Rest 53 d Gisborne1 51, Gisborne2 52 lost to Macedon 58, Woodend 56 lost to Trentham 64, Romsey the bye.. Ladder: Woodend 101, Trenthman 101, Gisborne1 87, Diggers Rest 70, Romsey 68, Macedon 68, Gisborne2 33.
Trentham golf Light rain for much of Saturday morning tested the patience of players in Trentham's February medal event. Shane Robinson landed the medal and B-grade award with 81-14-67. Gary Ford topped A-grade with 81-11-70, and John Williams 89-21-68 led in the C-graders. Sue Byrne shot an exceptional 75-12-63 to take out the women's medal. Kathy Keating (formerly Woodend) was thrilled to win her first medal at Trentham with a 69 nett in the midweek event on Thursday. Kyneton's Catherine Thomas was best in B-grade with nett 70, and Marg. Brierley nett 72 topped Cgrade.
Lancefield golf Veteran Ken Ryan took out Lancefield's monthly medal and topped C-grade with 90-22-68 on Saturday. Mason Memmelo shot a one-over par round and topped A-grade with 73-4-69, and Denis Linehan was best in B-grade with 89-18-71. Robyn Stevens won the women's medal on Wednesday with 104-37-67, from Kaylene Cruise 96-24-72. Men's midweek stableford: Jamie Byron 35 points, from Colin Daniel 34. Lancefield will host Dalhousie District Golf Association's mixed 4BBB this Sunday.
Romsey golf With the approval of Jane Jones, Romsey Golf Club committee recognised long-term member and multiple club champion Dean Jones with the 2021 Summer Cup dedicated in his memory. Round 1A last Wednesday included several highlights, with Jenny Hartley (handicap 24) playing consistently to card plus 3, the only positive score. Runner-up in a three-way countback on minus 3 was John Laing, from Kath Jakabsons and Darlene Baker. Round 1B on Saturday was a bit like the weather, fairly ordinary initially but improving as the afternoon wore on. Winner Davey Kenney (18) finished plus 5 to win easily from Sherif Abdel Sayed square, and low markers Mal Mottram and Mick Squire minus 2. Squire was NTP.
New champions: Trentham Bowling Club president Bob Dobinson (centre) with new club singles champions Max Bruton and Catherine Pevitt.
New champs at Trentham Trentham Bowling Club has two firsttime champions after absorbing singles finals played on Sunday. Catherine Pevitt, formerly with Bacchus Marsh, joined Trentham this season and has been in good form in midweek and Saturday pennant matches. Pevitt was 'on fire' early in the final against multiple titleholder Nancy
Walsh. Both players were unflappable and Walsh steadily made up the early deficit to tie the scores 22-22. Spectators were riveted as fortunes fluctuated; with one bowl left Pevitt calmly drew shot after her opponents held game, winning a worthy final 2523. Bruton, a long-time Trentham player and current CHBD vice-president, was
unfazed chasing his first title against last year's champ Corey McKeone who has been in fine form recently. A nothing to lose attitude seemed to pay dividends as Bruton opened up an early advantage; McKeone fought back and it was anyone's match before Bruton steadied to gain a well deserved 25-17 victory. Now there's two champs in the Bruton household!
Six selected for state-wide event
Six bowlers from Central Highlands have gained selection in the regional teams to compete at the state-wide regions' event at Shepparton later this season. This follows the divisional shield matches played at Maryborough Highlands recently. Ballarat won the men's shield with 16 points, with Central Highlands and Goldfields finishing with 10 apiece after the round robin matches. In the women's shield event, Ballarat and Goldfields tied on
points, the former winning on a count-back Central Highlands is appreciative of all players who represented the division. The six selected after good performances at Maryborough Highlands were: Men: Toby Barker and Adrian Plowman (Kyneton Golf), Gary Dickerson and Aaron Young (Lancefield). Women: Bev Holmes (Lancefield), Trish Odgers (Diggers Rest).
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Semmens notches up a century in CDCA action Castlemaine District Cricket Association senior sides contested round 11 matches last Saturday despite Friday night's rain. The women's division also completed two out of three games, with one washed out. The majority of C Grade sides managed to complete day two of their round five fixture. The highlight of the round was Barkers Creek A Grader Darby Semmens' 108 not out effort against Maiden Gully. The pick of the bowlers was Muckleford A Grade bowler John Watson with 4-9. Weekend results were as follows: A Grade Round 11 Barkers Creek 3-196(cc) (D Semmens 108*, M Noonan 33) def Maiden Gully 8-195(cc) (D Poulter 58, M Van Poppel 34; S Smith 2-37). Guildford 7-177(cc) (N Webster 44, C Bunting 42, T Thomas 31; M McKimmie 3-39, A Brasher 2-33) lost to Castlemaine United 8-178(cc) (C Aldridge 41, A Brasher 39, L Chaffey 29*, N Kearton 27; M Manning 2-25, A Ross 2-30, G Beith 2-31, J Glenister 2-61). North Castlemaine 70 (J Watson 4-9, J Priest 3-15, B Wright 2-26) lost to Muckleford 121 (J Watson 36; P Newton 4-49, A Ferres 3-20, J Anderson 2-11). Newstead had the bye. A Reserve Round 11 Castlemaine United 3-109 (J Moran 38) def Newstead 105 (T Carr 3-22, B Moran 3-25). Muckleford 100 (H Bassett 26; N Robinson 4-18, C Pedley 3-23) lost to Hepburn 144 (T Scole 34, N Robinson25; J Cole 4-22, A Butcher 2-22, C Hough2-23). Maiden Gully 5-117(cc) (D Plowright 55*, M Brownlee 37; S Berry 2-8, H Brereton 2-23) lost to Harcourt 4-120 (H Brereton 40*; L Gill 2-26). Barkers Creek had the bye.
B Grade Round 11 Castlemaine United 2-144 (B McMurtrie 65*, L Short 28*) def Guildford 139 (A Parsons 48; G McMurtrie 3-15, S Penrose 3-38, B McMurtrie 2-26). Muckleford 7-181(cc) (H Coombes 55*, J Cox 54; J Rainbow 3-12) def Maiden Gully 9-115(cc) (J Rainbow 28; C Tingay 2-7, T Mellick-Cooper 2-20, R Tingay 2-24, D Singh 2-27). Newstead 97 (D Stone 2-12, S Curnow 2-13, A Young 2-21) lost to Taradale 6-101 (S Curnow 57; F Gardner 2-15, A Murphy 2-21). Harcourt 4-215(cc) (O Bloomfield 79, N Mitchell 43, M Simmins 33*; B Holden 2-19) def North Castlemaine 115 (C Cassidy 43; N Mitchell 4-19, T Brereton 3-2). Women's Round 4 Guildford 1-95(cc) def Castlemaine United 5-57(cc). Maiden Gully 3-104(cc) lost to Muckleford 7-112(cc). Harcourt drew Barkers Creek - match abandoned. C Grade Junior/U16 Round 5 Muckleford 4-117(cc) (T MellickCooper 45) def Castlemaine United 68 (T Mellick-Cooper 2-4, H Harvey 2-16). Muckleford United 134 (A Goddard 46) lost to Colts Phelans 9-137(cc) (T Smith 2-9, A Goddard 2-16). Barkers Creek 6-284(cc) (N Anderson 78*, L Holman 74*; K Trollop 2-34, M Chamberlain 2-58) def Harcourt 8-113 (M Chamberlain 32; K Martin 3-11, J Anderson 2-21). Hepburn 7-67 (B Robinson 27; Z Potter 2-3, J Lovel 2-9, J Hunt 2-14) drew with Laanecoorie Dunolly. Guildford 3-60(cc) (K Williams 30*) lost to Newstead 4-117(cc) (C Gardner 27*, L Chapman 25*; J Oxley 2-8).
A Muckleford A Grade batsman defends his wicket as two North Castlemaine opponents watch on at Wesley Hill last Saturday. Photo: Max Lesser.
FOUR IN HUNT FOR TOP SPOT Bill West
There's four home and away rounds to go in the McIntyre Cup cricket competition, and it's anyone's guess which of four teams will end up on top of the ladder going into the semi-finals. Percentage is likely to be the decider, and in the semi-finals the team on top of the ladder plays the fourth-placed lineup, with second and third squaring off in the other semi-final. Current ladder: Sunbury United 51 points, Bacchus Marsh 51, Gisborne 45, Romsey 45, East Sunbury 18, Diggers Rest - Bulla 18, Woodend 12. In Gisborne District Cricket Association's 10th round on Saturday, Romsey's
batsmen could not chase down Bacchus Marsh's tally at Maddingly Park, and Gisborne always held control against Diggers Rest - Bulla after opener Mick Allen led the way with a fine 72. There were some individual highlights spread across the various grades, with many grounds slow after unseasonable summer rains. SIXES GALORE One of the astonishing performances came in division one, where Gisborne bowlers were blasted by Melton South bat Arundeep Heir, who hit 11 sixes in a quickfire 85 after his side was struggling at 3/12. At Blackwood, prolific scorer Luke Whitehouse hit 10 sixes on his way to 97 as the home side accounted for St Anthonys.
Talking cricket: A wealth of cricket interest and knowledge ensures Rob McIntyre (at left) and John MacWhirter find plenty to talk about when they have a look at matches in the district. McIntyre is current Gisborne District Cricket Association president and vice-president and chairman of selectors for the Victorian Country Cricket League. MacWhirter, a Woodend resident, is a former Victorian State selector who played 133 Premier League (district cricket) matches with South Melbourne and Essendon, and was an outstanding bat with Gisborne Cricket Club for a considerable time.
Various match scores from Saturday include: McIntyre Cup: Bacchus Marsh 4/165 c.c. (James Lidgett 57, Waddell 33 n.o., S. Wakefield 30 n.o.) d Romsey 146 (Jake Thorsen 28, Chris Burkett 27, Ben Way 20, Ian Spiteri 3-33). Gisborne 4/187 c.c. (Mick Allen 72, Jason Wilson 44, Clint Young 29 n.o.) d Diggers Rest - Bulla 9/142 (N. Watson 3-22, D. Martin 2-14). Sunbury United 8/148 c.c. (Dilan Chamdina 34, H. Radhid 3-20) d East Sunbury 6/86 (Stephens 35 n.o., Hughes 3-10). Johnstone Shield: Gisborne 6/144 (A. Beard 62, H. Thomas 24, J. Wadden four wickets) d Riddell 118 (J. Gruweski 4-16). Jensen Shield: Romsey 8/138 c.c (C. Day 29) lost to East Sunbury 7/144 (L. Williams 45, Hoy 3-27); Macedon 8/156 c.c. ( D. Trotta 35) d Diggers Rest - Bulla 9/108; Aintree 87 (M. Singh 34, L. Crean 4-17) lost to Kyneton. Division 1: Gisborne 8/162 c.c. (C. Martin 57, M. McDonald 33) lost to Melton South 5/164 (A. Heir 85, M. Yates 30 n.o.); Bacchus Marsh 4/145 c.c. d Riddell 140; Rupertswood 157 lost to Woodend 6/158 (H. McDonald 45, C. Large 33). Division 2: Blackwood 4/233 c.c. (L. Whitehouse 97, J. Cann 60) d St Anthonys 9/188. Division 3: Kyneton 83 (R. Healy 4-10, J. Shaw 3-11) lost to Trentham 4/91; Gisborne 9/152 c.c. (S. Doherty 55) d Woodend 9/123 (T. Semmens 4-9). Division 4: Bacchus Marsh 128 lost to Riddell 1/133; Gisborne White 7/169 c.c. (Robert Kerr 88) lost to Gisborne Red 3/171 (Glenn Boyd 69, Xavier Holt 59 n.o); Macedon 3/207 d Romsey 99; Wallan White 9/137 c.c. (O. Phillips 5-31) d Lancefield 95; Kyneton 8/114 v Wallan Black (result disputed).
Malmsbury in with a chance Malmsbury's two cricket sides accounted for Hanging Rock opposition on Saturday, and seem to have struck form at the right time of the season. Sent in to bat in division one at Hanging Rock, the Berries struggled early before David Nolte struck an impressive 62 and JD (Guns) 40 in a final tally of 168. Peter Connor and Mackenzie Shanahan each claimed three wickets. The run chase began well, with the top four bats making over 20 for 'The Rock', but none went on with it. The innings ended at 9/143, 25 runs in arrears, with Tom Logan collecting 3-17, Matt Cox 2-38 and Bayden Ganim and Palmy Singh a wicket each. At home on the MCG, Malmsbury's north grade side posted a moderate tally of 141. Jock Brazell 35, Paul de Podolinsky 33 and Steve Carracher led the way, with two wickets apiece to Holly Robinson, Todd Place and Oliver Nuttall. Adam Vincent scored 35 and the top four bats reached double figures, before some excellent bowling routed the innings. The last seven wickets crashed for just 13 runs, with just 98 on the board after 32 overs. Jack Sunblom was the wrecker with 4-8, and Simon Rogers collected 3-24. This Saturday, Malmsbury is at home to Melton South in division one, and the other side travels to play Wallan White.
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