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Latest events & timetable for the Woodend Winter Arts Festival – 12–14 June, 11 July and 8 August All events listed in greater detail online www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au

Create your own cultural weekend escape! A reimagined Woodend Winter Arts Festival in 2021 sees concerts and events spread over several months, allowing for ﬂexibility in these new-normal times. The long weekend provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy the delights of the Macedon Ranges – food, wine, local beer and great arts and culture – ready for you to curate and design your own long weekend, only 45 minutes from Melbourne. Since 2005, the festival has brought Australian and International artists of calibre to the Macedon Ranges, delighting local audiences and visitors who want to experience the regional lifestyle with boutique wineries, cosy cafes and restaurants, inviting pubs and picturesque scenery combined with creative and artistic events. This year’s festival featuring Victorian artists includes concerts, ﬁlm and the visual arts, while a number of intimate salon events allow patrons to get up close with writers and thinkers. Woodend’s festival is the perfect opportunity for a cultural holiday experience close to home.

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Macedon Ranges Potters Exhibition

Woodend Community Hub, Forest Street Saturday 12 to Monday 14 June, 10am to 4pm

The Gallery Mt Macedon Exhibition

Make your Mark: Look, Learn, Create Woodend Neighbourhood House Saturday 12 to Monday 14 June, 10am to 4pm

Crescendo: M.R. Art Trail

Barry Jones presents the Inaugural Sheila Drummond Memorial Lecture

Woodend Tennis Club, Earnshaw Street Saturday 12 to Monday 14 June, 10am to 4pm

Saturday 12 June, 10am at St Ambrose Hall

Sheila and Don Drummond have been the curators of the literary program of WWAF since its inception. More recently they had turned their efforts to a Words and Ideas format. From its inception, the Words and Ideas part of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival was designed to bring to the wider community the opportunity to hear prominent keynote speakers and discuss issues important to our country and its region. It has proved to be a popular forum, proof of a wide general community interest in matters of general political, social and economic concern. All tickets $20

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Saturday 12 June, 12pm at St Ambrose Hall Both of these speakers are well-known on radio and now you’ll meet them in the flesh! Beth Wilson and Dr Sally Cockburn (AKA Dr Feelgood) will discuss Beth’s new (and first) book and consider issues of revenge and justice! Serious and funny at the same time ... come along and find out more! All tickets $20

Information is accurate at time of printing. If any changes needed because of possible lockdowns, these will be advised on website & social media. www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au • www.facebook.com/woodendwinterartsfestival • www.twitter.com/wwaf1

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Chewton Fire Brigade volunteer Steve Womersley has been named as the runner-up in the annual CFA National Volunteer Week Photo Competition. Steve snapped this picture of fellow brigade members amid the smoke. “It’s a photo of my mate Mouse (Barry Mounsey) who’s always got a keen eye for a dangerous tree,” Steve said. “A fire had broken out in the scrub outside Lexton and we’d been called there the following day to help with blacking out. “The light was lovely and we were in a position where we weren’t too pressured so I had the opportunity to step back and take a couple of good shots." After receiving submissions from across the state, the photos were marked against a variety of criteria and judged to best represent CFA values. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the photos were not only visually spectacular, but also captured the essence of CFA volunteers. “This competition highlights how the values of safety, teamwork, adaptable, integrity and respect are displayed by our volunteers every day,” Mr Heffernan said. Find out more about volunteering with CFA at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteercareers/volunteers

Protection urged on mining bid Amy Hume

Macedon Ranges Council has urged protection of the shire's sensitive environment as authorities assess a Baynton mining exploration bid. Currawong Resources' has applied for a licence to explore for minerals in Baynton, Baynton East and Sidonia (EL007504). But in its submission to the Earth Resources Regulation, the council detailed concerns relating to landscape, environment and Aboriginal cultural heritage. MRSC flagged the exploration site included important sites that had been mapped for protection in a proposed significant landscape overlay. It stressed the Ranges' unique environment and areas of biodiversity as the first declared distinctive area and landscape under the Planning and Environment

Amendment Act 2018. The council said any application should avoid significant waterways and areas of biodiversity, and activities should "be mindful of protecting significant roadside vegetation". It also advised authorities must engage with the Taungurung Traditional Owner group to identify areas of importance. First step If granted, the Baynton licence would not permit mining to occur, nor does it guarantee that a licence for mining would be granted in future. ERR executive director Anthony Hurst explained, "Minerals exploration is a different activity to mining. It is the first step in determining if minerals are present". “Explorers use low-impact methods to understand local geology and look for evidence of minerals over a large area. They then typically focus activities on a smaller zone.”

“If a licence is granted, explorers must engage with locals and comply with a code of practice regarding their activities.” Ranges in sights Mining companies have had the region in sight since the 2018 recovery of 356,230oz high-grade gold at Fosterville, near Bendigo. The regulator is currently assessing four Macedon Ranges minerals exploration licence applications (EL007048, EL007468, EL007504 and EL007460). Currawong's Baynton application has been described as a smaller subset of the exploration area proposed under licence application EL007260 (Lancefield). More recently, the regulator granted exploration licence EL0007329 to Red Rock Australasia in April. The interest area spans Lancefield and Romsey, Monegeetta and Clarkefield to Kalkallo.

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Supermarket plan heads to VCAT Eve Lamb

A controversial planning permit application for a proposed Woolworths supermarket in Castlemaine's Forest Street is headed to VCAT with a mediation session set for next month to be followed by a hearing in November. Lascorp Development Group, developers proposing plans for the site, lodged the application on April 1 citing failure by Mount Alexander Shire Council to grant the permit within the prescribed time. Size Matters, a community action group opposing the size and location of the proposed supermarket, has confirmed it is also preparing to attend the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing. The group last week told the Express it was encouraging all objectors to the proposed development to register to be heard at the fiveday hearing set down for November following the mediation session set for July. Size Matters spokesperson Mark Koehne said there had been more than 200 official objections to the proposal so far. He said there were "many more" awaiting a VicRoads traffic report before submitting their formal objection. VicRoads lodged its report to the council on May 3. "A lot of people were waiting on the VicRoads report before writing their formal objection," Mr Koehne said. "Now they may be unable to do so because the developer lodged with VCAT in April, well before the report was submitted to council.

The Forest Street site of the controversial proposed new supermarket - as photographed on Friday.

“The developer has bypassed council’s role in the process, limiting any further notices of objection from the local community, despite the fact that council had not yet received advice from VicRoads, the EPA or any other authorities it relies upon to make an informed decision. “A key concern of council is the soil contamination of the site, yet the developer has refused to address this issue in its correspondence with council or VCAT. “Groundwater leaching analysis shows abnormally high levels of arsenic, copper, lead, zinc and mercury. "These contaminant plumes are migrating southward from the site towards the nearby Forest Creek," Mr Koehne said. "The site continues to have serious cate-

gory A toxicity yet the developer has taken no remedial action and continues to ignore the impact of this on the creek and the nearby primary school opposite the site. "We've got a committee of eight people and we're encouraging all objectors to register to be heard at VCAT. "When we had a public meeting we had over 100 people attend." Size Matters is also concerned about potential traffic issues that it believes the proposed development would create along Forest and Duke Streets. Other issues of concern it lists are the visual impact of a large-scale supermarket on the gateway to the heritage township and economic impacts on locally owned and operated food retail outlets.

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Small business with a big heart Lisa Dennis Castlemaine couple Chris and David Noble have launched a new business providing disability support services in Castlemaine and surrounding districts. Chris is a registered nurse and has an extensive background in nursing, quality standards and aged-care residence management. She has worked at agedcare facilities across the region, in quality standards at Maldon Hospital and has also held roles at Loddon Prison and Lyttleton David and Chris Noble are pictured with their Street Clinic. David is a skilled new-look CRISS bus. local carpenter with more than 35 years' experience in the construc"Word is beginning to spread and we tion industry. are delighted to have welcomed on board Chris said the idea to create their own a number of new clients and have been niche local business began to take shape when they were on a 12-month working holi- fielding enquiries from prospective clients," Chris said. day based in an Indigenous community on CRISS is offering community nursing Mornington Island off the coast of northern needs such as wound management, injecQueensland in 2017. tions, medication etc., personal care, home "We both loved it and enjoyed the opportunity to work together. I saw a different side modifications, household tasks such as cleaning and garden maintenance, travel of David," Chris said. and transport, and social participation. "Back home our work separated us a lot "Talking to the shire and local health and we thought our own business would services there is definitely a need for more give us the opportunity to spend more time support for NDIS participants in the region together while continuing to do what we and we aim to offer our clients a friendly, love." professional and attentive service that Chris set about researching and setting meets their specific needs and interests and up Central Region Independent Support helps them to lead their best, independent Services Pty Ltd, which aims to tailor to the life," Chris said. needs of each individual, and has begun to "Whether it's personal care and meditake on self-managed and plan-managed cine management, getting to appointments, National Disability Insurance Scheme shopping or social experiences like going to clients. She has also just passed the initial a football game or a show we aim to make it audit for accreditation to enable her to cater happen for our clients. for National Disability Insurance Agency "Making sure you feel a part of the family managed participants. is centric to us. We want to build that level “I am now waiting to be registered and of familiarity and comfortability you can only hope to receive my certification in the comfind with loved ones." ing weeks," she said. To find out more about the services ofIn the meantime the couple has taken fered by CRISS give Chris a call today on delivery of new uniforms and a nine-seater 0421 566 700 or email Chris@CRISS.com. bus, which includes two wheelchair seats au or check out the website for more details and was wrapped in new CRISS signage at www.criss.com.au late last week.

COVID-19 update

Our offices are temporarily closed until 8.30am on Friday 4 June, due to the Victorian Government’s 7 Day Circuit Breaker. The closure applies to the Civic Centre, Visitor Information Centres, and council venues including community and recreation facilities. Parks, reserves and playgrounds remain open for outdoor exercise in line with the latest restrictions. Public toilets are open. During the closure, staff are continuing to deliver essential services and are available for customer service queries by phone on 5471 1700, email at info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au and via our website. For information on the latest COVID-19 restrictions, and where to get vaccinated or tested visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au. If you think you may have coronavirus call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 (open 24 hours, 7 days) or get tested at the nearest clinic. If you or anyone you know needs local help, support or food relief contact Council’s dedicated COVID-19 support line from 9.00am to 5.00pm on 1800 512 446 or email covid19@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Works at Harcourt’s Avenue of Honour

Works to improve the health, condition and longevity of trees along Harcourt’s historically signiﬁcant Avenue of Honour are due to start this month. The program of works includes pruning, soil aeration, mulching and protection. It also includes the introduction of bollards to clearly deﬁne car parking areas, and the removal and replacement of one tree. For details, visit mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Get mind ﬁt at business workshops

Are you involved in business and want to learn how to support your mental health? Council is offering a range of workshops for local businesses to help people develop practical tools for managing their mental health. The sessions are part of the Mindﬁt at Work program, and are held monthly. Each session explores a different aspect of mental health and wellbeing. The next session, Building Mental Muscles, is being held on Tuesday 15 June (pending further health advice) at the Phee Broadway Theatre. Find out more at mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Business-Resources or call 5471 1700.

Employment opportunities

Waste Coordinator – full time, Senior Officer Coordinator Public and Environmental Health - full time, ongoing Applications close 9.00am on Monday 14 June. School Crossing Supervisors – casual, ongoing Applications accepted at all times. For more information visit mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

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Everyone over the age of 40 is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. People aged 40-49 are encouraged to book an appointment at a vaccination centre for the Pfizer vaccine by calling the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398. Those aged 50 and above are eligible for the AstraZeneca vaccine and can book at a vaccination centre or with their local GP clinic. Talk to your GP about medical conditions You may have questions about a preexisting medical condition and getting a COVID-19 vaccine. In this case, get your COVID-19 vaccine through your doctor (GP). Your doctor will be able to talk to you about your health and any questions you have. People who have a pre-existing medical condition and/or disability are encouraged to receive their COVID-19 vaccine by their doctor. Walk-ins at vaccination centres Some vaccination centres don’t accept walk-ins. View more information on vaccination centres including opening hours,

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Win for Lancefield farmer

A Lancefield farming family is likely to continue retail trade to supplement work on the land despite earlier fears their plans may be shut down. Farmer-contractor Jack Richmond sought to legitimise and improve Lancefield Garden Supplies, the family business he has operated for 10 years on the corner of his 220-acre property at 136 Main Road. Plans relocate retail operations to the southern corner of the property with a small office and new road access that has now gained council support. Council officers had rejected the plans with reservations about removal of productive agricultural land, contrary use to the Farm Zone and failure to justify its support to the farm. Amenity impacts and car parking were also flagged. They received one objection. But Cr Bill West urged councillors to consider the merit in the plans and gained support in a 7-2 vote. He argued Mr Richmond was a genuine farmer and "a permit would simply tidy an existing situation in one corner of the property". "To me this is a clear case of adopting a common-sense approach for a situation we could easily get bogged down in from a planning perspective," he said. "One could

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say this application passes the pub test." Among lengthy conditions imposed, the applicant would require a detailed and council-endorsed farm plan. Both Cr Janet Pearce and Cr Mark Ridgeway were satisfied the business was an extension of farming activities and a farm plan would clarify uses. "It's common practice these days for farms to have a small retail component incorporated into their business model. It's how many, particularly small, farms survive," Cr Ridgeway said. "Having restrictions on what can and can't be done in a Farm Zone is for the reason of keeping farmland as farmland - and that's what is happening in this particular situation." But Cr Anne Moore was adamant the plan was "totally contrary to what is required within the Farm Zone". "I feel that if this is approved, it's going to open up a cavalcade of applications for variation to what is required within farming zones," she said. Cr Rob Guthrie said the council had seen enough fragmentation of farmland and needed to draw a line in the sand. Cr Moore and Guthrie were the only two councillors to vote against approval.

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Victorian Indigineous Film Festival Jun 10, 5pm - Nalderun has extraordinarily huge amounts of archival footage from Nalderun activities over the years. Ira Barker will trawl the archives to produce an entertaining retrospective of the awesome community work this extraordinary organisation has done over the years.

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A recipe for success Bernadette Nunn

Kyneton’s Ian Kohlman has made history as the first bloke to cook his way from the Kyneton Show to the state final in baking. “I’m feeling stoked,” he said. “Isn’t it ridiculous something like this and you feel so excited about it.” Kohlman won best carrot cake against a strong field of competitors at the last Kyneton show in 2019 but had to wait until now for the regional finals after COVID cancelled most agricultural shows last year. He first entered the Kyneton Show in 2018 when he was facing a “very life-shortening prognosis” after discovering he had an aggressive metastatic prostate cancer. “My response was, ‘so be it’, but I am not just going to lie down and die,” Kohlman said. He and wife Deb had met as scientists working at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute. Retired to Kyneton, Ian never thought he’d be seeing it “from the other side of the fence”, as a patient about to start chemotherapy. “I thought I had to do something so I might as well make a cake. It shifted my mindset from worrying about what the outcome of all this might be and let’s just live for the day.” Deb had won the VAS fruit cake competition five of the six times she’d entered so Ian decided to enter the only other VAS baking class – carrot cake. “I am not going to go up against my wife,” he said. While Ian’s a good cook, Deb says he’s not a baker and had never made a carrot cake. But he won. “That really helped me,” he said. “I felt really good about that, rather than sitting around moping.” By the time of his 2019 show win he was feeling well and the now 72-year old is in

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Ian Kohlman with his winning carrot cake at the last Kyneton Show. Photo: Bernadette Nunn remission – an outcome that’s even surprised his specialists. He wasn’t expecting this country show success either – trumping wife Deb who’s never placed in the regionals. “I don’t care how I went, I just wanted him to win because I knew it would mean a lot to him,” Deb said. “He doesn’t want to blow his own trumpet but you can tell he’s a little bit pleased. It’s a big achievement.” “I think she’s more excited than I am - and I’m pretty stoked,” Ian said. Kohlman is one of only three Kyneton Show entrants to win at the group finals in Seymour where winners of the VAS categories from each of the region’s shows compete to decide who represents the Central and Upper Goulburn group at the state level. At 89, three-time state sewing champion Janice Sinnott will be competing in the state knitting final, which she’s also won previously. Metcalfe’s Gai Stewart won through to the state final in the crocheted article competition. They will represent Kyneton in the Victorian championship at September’s Royal Melbourne Show. The baking state final will be at the VAS state conference in Bendigo late June. “I’m still aiming for perfection,” Kohlman laughed.

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Nature played ‘a trump card’ Burn controller details what went wrong in Cobaw planned burn

The man at the centre of two planned burns that escaped control in the Cobaw Forest 12 years apart has spoken publicly for the first time about what went wrong. Lee Gleeson was the planner and controller of the most recent Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning burn that escaped its boundaries on Grand Final Day 2015 in hot, blustery conditions, destroying four homes and burning 3000 hectares of land. He said that despite popular opinion, the burn did not escape control due to negligence. "No one goes out there to light a burn that has potential to get away," he told the Express. "There are many factors that affect the result of a burn and sometimes there are unforeseen factors, sometimes there is operator error with lighting patterns and sometimes Mother Nature plays a trump card. "In this case Mother Nature played a trump card." Mr Gleeson said the weather forecast on both days before the burn was lit had indicated five days well within prescription to complete the burn. On Wednesday, the burn was ignited about 10.30am and ignition was completed about 4pm. "We only completed about 60 per cent of the original planned burn area as we wanted to make the burn safe before the weekend," Mr Gleeson said. "Our planning ensured that we maintained a 24-hour presence on the burn, mopping up and blacking out to make the burn safe. "By the time we got to the weather briefing on Thursday, the weather had got marginally worse but was still well within prescription. "Monday and Tuesday after Grand Final Day were potentially spike days but this would have been five to six days after ignition was completed on the Wednesday." LESSONS LEARNT Mr Gleeson said he was determined that the 2015 burn would be completed without

incident, having learnt from the 2003 burn escape in the Cobaw Forest. "Staff did not leave the fire line on Grand Final Day, occasionally a vehicle will head out for water but no one was instructed to leave the burn," he said. "While we were conscious of the public holiday on the Friday and then Grand Final Day, our focus was on making sure there were sufficient resources patrolling and blacking out the burn 24 hours a day right through to the Monday morning. "In 200,3 we left the burn overnight and at 5am the next morning it escaped - if crews were present they would have been able to contain that burn to a track back then. "I was not making the same mistake twice." Mr Gleeson said the forecast provided at 6am on the Saturday for the 2015 burn had been 28 degrees, with relative humidity of 30 per cent, winds around 15 to 25km/h and a dew point (moisture in the air) listed as nine or 10. "Around 4pm Grand Final afternoon, when we could expect these maximum numbers, it was actually 30 degrees, a relative humidity of only 14 per cent, winds as forecast and a dew point of -1," he said. "This equates to an extremely dry atmosphere that then also dries the fine fuels out even more. "These conditions mean that any ember falling in dry fuel would ignite a new fire. "The crews that were patrolling the edge of the burn caught about four of these but then were overwhelmed by spot fires because it was so dry. "These conditions were never forecast, between Monday before the burn right through to the Saturday morning, and if they were there would have been two outcomes – one, perhaps the burn would not have gone ahead, or two, there would have been 20 people out there patrolling on the Saturday, not seven. "In 2003 I spent three weeks talking to every land owner affected and developed a Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan – this time around I was denied the ability to get out and engage with the affected community.

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Plans to build in the shadow of Hanging Rock have been rejected in a move to protect sightlines from the icon. A single-storey house was proposed at 1427 Rochford Road, Newham, but neighbours challenged it would negatively impact the landscape without ability for screening. In a 3-3 vote, deputy mayor Mark Ridgeway used his casting vote to topple the plans at last week's council meeting. Cr Rob Guthrie led the push for refusal against council officer recommendation, stressing the importance of protecting the Ranges' significant landscapes and sightlines. He highlighted significant landscape overlay objectives, and questioned the proposal's fit within the Hanging Rock Strategic Plan and Rural Conservation Zone. Cr Annette Death held concerns about the location of the house on the property and the proposed set-back. She felt the proposal was inconsistent with the Rural Conservation Zone. "Councillors are in a situation to make a decision that will protect and enhance the landscape and in this case, it's our very special Hanging Rock precinct," she said. The 2.428ha site is located on the western side of an unmade portion of Highland Lane and is about 210m to the north of Hanging Rock with views to and from the icon. Cr Geoff Neil argued the landscape had already changed with houses on most blocks in the area. He questioned whether this house would be noticeable from the top of Hanging Rock. "All I can see here is an honest person wanting to put a house on a block they own," he said. "If he's going to put a house on this property, if he's going to look after this property, if he's going to keep it vermin-free, weed-free and productive, then he should be there. Bottom line." Also speaking in favour of the proposal, Cr Anne Moore said the applicant had worked with the council "to make the building as unobtrusive as possible". A division recorded Crs Ridgeway, Guthrie and Death in favour of permit refusal, and Crs Neil, Moore and Bonanno against. Mayor Jennifer Anderson, Cr Bill West and Cr Janet Pearce declared conflicts of interest and were not involved in the debate.

Lee Gleeson now works as a senior fire management officer for the Northern Territory government. "Three years after this planned burn escape I resigned from the department and moved my family to the Northern Territory so that I could be back full time in fire management." Mr Gleeson said planned burning was one of the few cost-effective management tools to maintain fuel hazards at acceptable levels. "It gives firefighters at DELWP, Parks Victoria and the CFA a fighting chance at suppressing fires," he said. "The community should continue to support and encourage land managers to fuel reduce on Crown land to complement works done by private property owners.

"It has to be an all-in approach to manage fuel loads right across the landscape to help reduce the impact of bushfires on communities and the environment." THOROUGH INVESTIGATION A spokesperson for Forest Fire Management Victoria told the Express that matters relating to the 2015 LancefieldCobaw fire were subject to a thorough independent investigation by the Inspector-General for Emergency Management. The investigation made 42 findings and 22 recommendations to the government, including that the department improved its risk assessment for planned burns and ensured adequate contingency plans were in place.

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National Reconciliation Week is being celebrated on May 27-June 3 and there are opportunities for Macedon Ranges residents to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and traditions. Reconciliation Week’s theme this year is ‘More than a word. Reconciliation takes action’ and people are encouraged to reflect on how they can make positive change and strengthen relationships in our community. Macedon Ranges Shire Council is on Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country. These Traditional Owners and Custodians have a living culture with distinct cultural and legal rights and an ongoing connection to this country with obligations in its management and care. Macedon Ranges Council is hosting a series of events to celebrate Traditional Owners. Coil weaving Join a five-week Indigenous Coil Weaving course with the theme ‘Heal Country, Heal our Nation’ from June 7, which finishes with a drop-in exhibition of completed works during NAIDOC Week on July 11. The workshops take place at the Woodend Community Centre, led by Dja Dja Wurrung artist Aunty Marilyne Nicholls. Session details are available at: mrsc.vic. gov.au/events Seek art and explore People can view works by Taungurung artist Maddi Moser at council’s customer service centres in Kyneton and Gisborne. There's also the chance to visit a significant site in the Ranges such as Hanging Rock Reserve, Mount William, Mount Macedon/Beboor or Yelka Park.

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Kyneton locals have long been calling for toilet facilities in Piper Street and now the project is closer to reality. Macedon Ranges Council pushed for a costing and feasibility report on the development of a new council operated facility. Cr Mark Ridgeway said residents had sought the facilities for years and gained full support for his motion. "This will put us in a position to watch out for any funding opportunities that may come our way," he said. The council is soon to begin a review of public toilets over the next few months.

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A day to take action Ecosystem restoration will be in focus when Macedon Ranges Shire Council celebrates World Environment Day. This year’s theme promotes the roles of ecological restoration and sustainable land management. MRC is holding a series of events to celebrate the day: Woodend Farmers Market stall with details on the draft roadside conservation management plan (9am-1pm), Black Hill Reserve guided walk (10am-noon), tour of a restored Newham property (noon-2pm), and tour of a holistically managed farm in Malmsbury (2pm-3pm). Angela Hughes, council's director of planning and environment, said WED was a day to learn and take action. “The Macedon Ranges is a biodiverse and unique part of the world. The council is encouraging residents to get involved with one of the many activities being held around the shire on World Environment Day,” she said. “It is a great opportunity to reflect on our own environmental footprint and what we can do to help protect local biodiversity and the broader environment. Whether it’s planting a new tree in your backyard, revegetating your waterway or implementing one of the simple lessons depicted on the Lighten Your Carbon Footprint decals, we all have a role to play.” Residents seeking to revegetate their property with indigenous species can view a list of

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Visitors to Victorian parks, forests and reserves are being urged to source firewood responsibly as a multi-agency operation works to protect wildlife habitat from the impacts of illegal wood removal. Conservation Regulator authorised officers, Forest Fire Management Victoria crews and Parks Victoria rangers have combined for Operation Hollows, targeting people attempting to illegally cut or remove trees for firewood. It is important people collect firewood from designated areas during the two collection seasons, as trees and fallen wood outside these areas are crucial habitats for native wildlife like the powerful owl, greater glider, fat-tailed dunnart, spotted-tailed quoll, and small geckos, skinks and lizards. Some trees also have cultural significance. The ongoing operation also targets people selling large quantities of illegal firewood. Those purchasing firewood can help preserve habitat and heritage by ensuring they buy from reputable sources. The maximum penalty for people caught illegally destroying habitat trees is $8261 plus potential seizure of equipment, including vehicles and chainsaws and/or one year in prison. From March to November 2020, 183 people were fined a total of $98,801 for illegally

Rangers and officers are patrolling public land across the state, enforcing the law and educating people about firewood collection rules. removing wood from widespread areas across the state. These fines ranged from $165 to $661. Rangers and officers are patrolling public land across the state, enforcing the law and educating people about firewood collection rules. For details of where, when and what firewood can be collected, visit www.ffm.vic.gov/ firewood and www.vic.gov.au/

collecting-firewood. Parks Victoria's senior manager of enforcement and regulatory services, Ron Waters, said it was important to remember that cutting trees for firewood is habitat destruction. "Anyone illegally taking firewood is taking a home away from one of our threatened native wildlife species. Do the right thing: source your firewood legally and help our

native species survive,” Mr Waters said. Acting Conservation Regulator director of regulatory operations, Greg Chant, said Most people collecting domestic firewood followed the rules and respected the environment. "We appreciate the community’s assistance in reporting suspicious behaviour by calling 136 186,” he said.

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State government rebates for solar panels and battery storage are guaranteed at current values until June 30, 2021. From July 1 they will change, and based on past years, the change is likely to be downwards (but of course, you never know!). We are lucky in Victoria to have a generous rebate program for solar and batteries, as this is not the case in all states. What they are worth The Victorian Government rebates – administered by Solar Victoria through the Solar Homes program – are worth applying for if you are interested in solar panels or a battery for your home. Currently they are: • Solar panels – up to $1850 (owner-occupied properties and rental) • Solar panels interest-free loan – up to $1850 (as above) • Battery storage – up to $4174

Deadlines Solar Victoria will honour the rebate application of anyone who has submitted a completed application via their portal by June 30, providing there are sufficient rebates and they meet the eligibility criteria. As of June 28, the remaining allocation of rebates through to June 30 is around 7600 for solar panels and 2400 for batteries. Before you can submit an application, you need a quote from an authorised solar retailer listed on the Solar Homes website.

Jo Kaptein is the program lead for the MASH community solar bulk-buy organised by the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance. The MASH solar retailer – Cola Solar – is an authorised solar retailer for the Solar Homes program. Cola Solar has made a commitment that any MASH enquiry made by Friday June 25 will have a quote completed before the end of June and uploaded on the Solar Victoria portal to allow people to submit their application by the June 30 deadline. High demand expected We expect that demand for rebates will be high in June. Therefore, we encourage anyone considering applying for a rebate to request a quote as soon as possible. Next steps If you have any questions, contact MASH on 1300 466 274 or complete the obligation-free request a quote form at mash.org.au. To check eligibility criteria, visit solar.vic.gov.au

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When Woodend artist Dr Ray Hearn read our report on the campaign to rename Hutton Street in Kyneton, due to the street namesake's links to an Indigenous massacre in 1839, he was inspired to create a collage to acknowledge this history. To celebrate Reconciliation Week 2021, Hearn has shared his work with us. "The collage deals with the Campaspe Downs massacre of 1839 involving Charles Hutton, news that had come to light after I read about concerns regarding the naming of Hutton Street in Kyneton," Hearn said. "It turns out that Hutton was the first 'settler' to take up land in central Victoria, coming down from the colony of NSW, and following the trail of the explorer Major Mitchell only two years earlier. "To the Dja Dja Wurrung the Campaspe River was 'Yalka', or dry leaves. To Mitchell it was all terra nullius - empty land - and two years later Hutton arrived unwanted to fill it." Hearn asked what was now to be done? "Should we change the street name? Of course not. Rename the river perhaps though," he said. "I was taught in school and afterwards (as we all were) that the Aboriginals were but primitive heathen wanderers who eked out a simple miserable existence. Savages. "I was fed humbug not just at school but for most of my adult life." Hearn said his first response was that we needed to know more about Aboriginal life. "The Dja Dja Wurrung had been here for 45,000 years or more before Hutton arrived," he said. "We need to honour and respect the First Australians, to be interested and to show it. "It would be wonderful to see them being treated with amazement and respect and for us to know more, not less, about them because they truly are a remarkable people." 2021 marks 20 years of Reconciliation Australia and almost three decades of Australia’s formal reconciliation process.

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More renewable energy projects would be connected faster, helping provide cleaner power to Victorians and supporting the state to meet emissions reductions, under a new plan by electricity distributor Powercor. Home to four of Victoria’s six Renewable Energy Zones, Powercor has proposed using its distribution network to enable the connection of large-scale renewable projects in response to the Victoria Government’s Renewable Energy Zone discussion paper. The proposal seeks to unlock 1.3GW or capacity on the existing network and improve reliability for customers through a series of network upgrades over two stages, including grid-scale batteries installed across up to 20 existing network sites. The proposal complements the Victorian Government’s recent announcement of a 45-50 per cent emissions reduction target by 2050, with a faster transition to renewable electricity generation a key driver. Powercor's general manager of electricity networks, Mark Clarke, said distribution networks should be considered as part of a whole-of-network solution to unlocking the targeted 10GW of new renewable energy capacity in the shortest time possible. “Connecting renewable energy at the distribution network level is fast, simple and generates greater benefits more broadly spread out at the local level,” Mr Clarke said. “The real opportunities come from creating jobs and network capacity that will benefit a large number of diverse communities.” The Powercor proposal requires no new easements and uses existing land and assets held by Powercor to ensure no additional impacts on the visual amenity of communities or local agricultural or natural environments. “We can support new renewable generation while also improving power reliability and network capacity for more solar, EV charging infrastructure and battery programs in local communities,” Mr Clarke said. Already, 2GW of renewable energy generation is connected to the Powercor network, with another 2.3GW of active connections enquiries or applications ranging in size from 1MW to 150MW in the assessment process. Mr Clarke said having comparatively smaller projects connected via the distribution network meant more projects could be built at the same time, leading to more jobs for regional Victoria.

Welcomer W elcomer o off b babies abies Chris O’Higgins (left) joined volunteer organisation LearnToLive to help provide vital healthcare to remote communities in Indonesia and Laos. Angela Crawford For three decades Chris O'Higgins has welcomed newborn babies into the Kyneton and district community. The recently retired maternal and child health nurse has seen the children of babies she first met when she began in the role in 1990 but can't imagine how many babies that overall figure would equate to. "New babies alone, every year there would be at least another hundred," she said. "I did a little bit of midwifery when I first came here at Mount Alexander Hospital in 1989, and I was also doing some maternal and child health in Gisborne, Riddells Creek and Heathcote and then in 1990 the job came up in Kyneton. "I love families, and working with families." A mother of five herself, Chris said Victoria's maternal and child health system was world renowned as a support for families and children from birth to five. "We've got 10 key age and stage visits, 10 crucial times in a child's early life between birth and three and a half," she said. "It was considered that if every child could be seen at these specific periods of time we'd have a more well population because we'd be seeing children at critical stages of their development and making sure that development was actually happening.

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"That was embraced by the public health system in Victoria, and that service is now more than 100 years old." Chris was recruited by LearnToLive founder Yanti Turang to join the volunteer organisation on trips to provide vital healthcare to remote communities in Indonesia and Laos between 2013 to 2018. "Chris was the primary maternal-child healthcare leader in our clinics, seeing all children and families," Yanti said. "Her patience and expertise elevated the clinic experience for our patients. "Every year when working with us, Chris would bring her suitcase full of clothing, baby scales, and gifts for the mums and kids. "She connected with mothers and babies like no other clinician I have worked with. Her warmth and knowledge, along with her intuition, helped us treat and help hundreds of families." Of the experience, Chris said she was overwhelmed by the number of people who'd never had access to healthcare before. "Your eyes are opened to how these people have to survive," she said. It left her with the perspective that we don't have anything to worry about here in Australia. "We've got such an easy, wonderful life, the majority of us, and over there, these people don't have anyone to catch them, at all."

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The idea I take real exception to though, is the notion that children are not of an age to make informed choices. What about the 'informed choices' adults have made in the past that have resulted in all the war and mayhem of the first half of the 19th century and the insanity of the Vietnam War for instance? Personally, I'm very much in favour of children not blindly following the informed choices adults make in this world.

As a resident of Riddells Creek I fully support equal ward expenditure on the new bike trail that is planned to run from Riddells Creek to New Gisborne, Macedon and Woodend. Riddells Creek has the worst cycling infrastructure of any town in the Macedon Ranges. I am a passionate and experienced cyclist with 40 years experience. I have cycled extensively around Victoria as well as in Europe, Asia and the United States. I cycle over 100km most weeks around my much-loved Macedon Ranges. However, I am frightened every time I ride through my local town of Riddells Creek, or from Riddells Creek to our closest regional hub of Gisborne. This is because the roads leading through and out of Riddells Creek to the north, east and south lack hard shoulders, have high speed limits and force cyclists into unsafe interactions with cars. The bike path from Riddells Creek to New Gisborne is the most important piece of new transport infrastructure the Macedon Ranges has seen for many years. It will provide an essential active transport link for Riddells Creek into Gisborne and on to the rest of the shire as well as a recreational and tourism asset. Macedon Ranges Shire has just declared a climate emergency. We know that we need to make urgent and dramatic changes and providing cycling links for our current and future residents.

I read with interest recently in your newspaper the discussion of councillors about the benefits of spending on the trail for walking, running and cycling from Woodend to Riddells Creek to the residents of my ward. This proposed trail is the first major piece of infrastructure that has been spent on Riddells Creek since I and my family moved here 21 years ago. I cycle a great deal around the Macedon Ranges and I can assure readers of your newspaper that of all the towns in the shire, Riddells Creek is the most dangerous and treacherous town to exit and transit. It is important that the council spend the money it receives from residents in rates wisely. I am aware that there are many competing priorities. But if every councillor was to limit the amount of money spent on the whole of the shire to their ward then we would never spend any money on whole Shire projects such as this one.

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I have encountered some very wrongheaded responses to the SchoolStrike4Climate. One of the most peculiar is the claim that kids should give up their iPhones if they are sincere about wanting climate action. It's as though folk imagine the call for a shift to green energy is in fact a call for a return to the Stone Age. Nothing could be further from the truth. Action on climate change is synonymous with a shift to a new era of progress.

Leaving aside the ineffectiveness of the suggestion to reduce the fire hazard on rural roadsides by clearing both sides of road reserves and replacing those plants with new plantings just inside the adjoining property boundary, there remains the question of cost. Who pays for the clearing of the roadsides, acquisition of replacement plants, tree guards, additional fencing and to plant and tend to the new plants, regardless of where they are planted?

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Online learner permit rollout Young local drivers have recently joined thousands accessing online learner driver permit tests as the state government scales up its rollout of the initiative. As the online test is introduced across the state, 1000 extra prospective learners each week with existing test appointments will be invited to sign up and complete the test. “All young Victorians should have the rite of passage that is learning to drive – and our fantastic new online learners’ course and test is removing the barriers of getting to a testing centre that so many regional Victorians previously faced," local MP Mary-Anne Thomas Thomas said. The new test takes learners through a course that includes a mix of theory, interactive videos and visual graphics before the final assessment, reinforcing key road safety messages with mini-quizzes to progressively test learners’ knowledge in modules like speed, drink and drug driving, seatbelts, fatigue, distractions and road rules. All prospective learners across Victoria will be able to sign up online by the end of this month. To access the test, customers will need to create a myVicRoads personal account on a compatible device. The entire course and test will take between four and six hours to complete, with prospective learners having 12 months to sit and pass the

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Woodend becomes the artistic heart of the Macedon Ranges over the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June. It's when the Woodend Art Group is holding an exciting exhibition of paintings, sculpture, woodwork, textiles and much more on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday, June 12-14, from 10am-4pm daily. Go along and enjoy the works by the group's many professional members and keep warm by the roaring fire. Entry is by gold coin donation. Visit www.woodendartgroup.org.au for further details.

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Planning for the 33rd annual Rotary Club of Castlemaine Art Exhibition and Sale to be held over the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June is in its final stages. The show's Gala Opening is on Thursday June 10 at 7pm in the Castlemaine Town Hall. Everyone is welcome with tickets available at the door for $20, including a complimentary drink on arrival, finger food and entertainment, with additional drinks at bar prices. Opening night gives patrons first option on the works for sale, plus the opportunity to meet the artists, and be present for the awarding of prizes. The show will then open daily from Friday June 11 through to Monday June 14 from 10am each day. Entry is $5 payable at the door. A fundraising raffle is also being conducted thanks to the generous provision of a wonderful array of prizes. Further details regarding this year’s Castlemaine Rotary Art Show can be found at rotarycastlemaine.org. au, on the Rotary Castlemaine Facebook page or by emailing artshowRCC@gmail. com

New website for CAM Castlemaine Art Museum has launched a new website and elegant new graphic identity. The website includes a collections online function sharing digitised images of items in the art and social history collections, including historical photographs. Visit www.castlemaineartmuseum.org.au

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After a hiatus of 18 months since Arsenic and Old Lace, Cathouse Players have decided it’s time to bring back the wellloved classics for which they are known. Hence, they bring to audiences their June production of Blithe Spirit by the renowned playwright and wit, Noel Coward. Considered to be his best known work, Blithe Spirit was first produced for stage in 1941, playing for several years on both the West End and Broadway. However, it is probably best remembered by the 1945 film version starring Rex Harrison and the incomparable Margaret Rutherford. Blithe Spirit begins with Charles Condomine wishing to gain inspiration for his new novel. With this in mind he invites medium Madam Arcarti to conduct a séance in order to 'pick up some jargon' so to speak. Much to his horror he instead finds his late wife Elvira in his lounge room with plans to get into as much mischief as possible. Thus begins the challenge of getting her back to the 'other side'. The question is, exactly how much trouble can she cause? Within a cast of familiar faces, Cathouse Players welcomes newcomer Annette Blanchard, having recently returned from the US. Playing June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 at the warm and inviting Kyneton Masonic Centre, which has been their ‘pop up’ theatre for over five years now. With their renowned hospitality, wine and supper will be served at both Friday evenings and the ever-popular High Tea with Bubbles at all matinees. Bookings via www.trybooking.com/ BQLNZ or Katie/Brian on 0490 485 850. Donna Prince in the role of Elvira. Photo: Katie Fitches

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The talented Th t l t d Macedon M d Ranges R Potters P tt are preparing for their annual exhibition and show. During COVID restrictions, the 13 passionate potters have been busily beavering away, making the maximum use of their studios. Each artist has been gently coaxing their clay into a thing of beauty and creating new and exciting work to go on display during the Woodend Winter Arts Festival exhibition of 2021. Like everyone involved in the visual and performing arts, the potters have been starved of the opportunity to show their new works of clay to an audience. Each ceramic artist is looking forward to presenting this exhibition to the public and unveiling their new creations for all to see. Take this chance to meet the artist and perhaps purchase a unique work of art for a gift or maybe for yourself. The exhibition will open under COVIDsafe conditions on June 12-14, 10am-4pm, at the Woodend Community Hub in Forest Street. Entry is free.

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Principal Sponsor:

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MALDON COMMUNITY CENTRE, 6 Francis St Maldon

DELICIOUS AFTERNOON TEA Tickets $35

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An injection of comedy is coming to Kyneton's Bluestone Theatre. Harmony Hospital is a musical comedy based around a set of interns (the audience) being taken on a journey through the departments of a busy hospital. This show is for all ages and is a guaranteed dose of laughter. It is an InSync Entertainment performance - a not-for-profit musical theatre group based in Sunbury. Harmony Hospital will be showing at the Kyneton Bluestone Theatre, 28 Hutton Street, on June 26 at 2pm and 7pm, and June 27 at 2pm. Admission: $25 full, $20 concession, $15 child, and $20 each for a group of five. Enquires: 0431 323 734. To book, visit: trybooking.com/737100

Joseph Chapman takes to the stage for Harmony Hospital. Photo: Julie Lowe

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Born in the fab ‘40s

Positioned on a 700m2 garden with a north facing rear, this 1940s era weatherboard cottage features a balcony with views, and a double door entry with central hallway and baltic timber floor. The home has high ceilings, picture railings, two large double bedrooms, a formal lounge room and an adjoining dining room or third bedroom. There is an electric kitchen with meals area,

bathroom with shower over the bath, and a toilet. The rear garden is private and well fenced with a north orientation and lots of space for gardens or playing. The property has a garden shed, rear porch and an off-street park. Live in now and have the option to open the back up for further renovations later!

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Two or three bedroom cottage with balcony outlook and 700m2 garden 31 Moscript Street, Campbells Creek $465,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811

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MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING

Tranquil retreat

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 woodlot 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.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Land of 23.7 hectares, just under 60 acres CA 4 Lewis Road, Walmer $440,000 - $460,000 Bendigo Property Plus Di Selwood / 5447 4088

AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY • 645 square metre residential allotment • Colorbond fencing to three sides and all services available • Quiet court location only minutes to shops, schools and transport

CASTLEMAINE 5 Nesbit Court

Inspect: CONTACT AGENT Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358

$220,000 - $230,000 25 ACRE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY WITH 2 RESIDENCES • Two separate residences – 5 BR home + 2 BR home with W Class tram built into the structure! • Triple lock up garage, 2 double carports, 16x8m lock up shed, sep stand alone office/games room • 10-acre tree plantation, olive grove and small orchard

BROMLEY

Inspect: CONTACT AGENT

$770,000 - $820,000

A 7 B 3 C 10

Agent:

Lois De Jong 0413 175 087

KN257625

140 Middle Road

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27 Brown Street Castlemaine 3

With an alluring street presence and set among beautiful gardens, Erindale (c1905) encapsulates the very best of Victorian elegance, while having evolved to meet a modern lifestyle. A restoration and renovation to exacting standards, this beautiful home delivers stylish yet relaxed formal/informal living and dining spaces, perfect for an idyllic indoor outdoor lifestyle. The galley style kitchen will make a master chef of every home cook while the north facing verandah with garden aspect is the ideal alfresco venue. The beautiful gardens with stone paths, boutique orchard, chicken palace and vegetable plot will delight avid gardeners. Additional features: gas ducted heating, ducted evaporative cooling; reverse cycle air conditioning, 2kw solar panels with 70c feedintransferable,gardenrainwatertank,2carportsandlockable garage with concrete floor and power.

Private Sale Inspect Land Price Jeremy Bottomley Leah Panos Castlemaine

Located in the heart of beautiful Newstead sits this 5 year old, 6 star energy rated home. Spacious open plan living, with floor to ceiling glass doors opening onto a covered entertaining deck presents a fantastic family property.

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $750,000 - $795,000 Land 2,025 sqm approx Kate Graham 0466 643 065

31 High Street Maldon A spectacular commercial opportunity in a high profile corner location. Features include a fully equipped kitchen including fridges and two indoor seating areas. Available now.

For Lease Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price Contact Agent Castlemaine 5472 1155

KN257641

12 Panmure Street Newstead

As advertised or by appointment 1,517 sqm approx $1,125,000 - $1,175,000 0433 772 033 0466 878 214 5472 1155

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MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING

Perfectly picturesque Positioned within (approx.) 19 acres of picturesque rolling landscape is this charming log cabin style family home. Featuring vaulted ceilings and timber cladding throughout, the open modern plan kitchen and dining with wood fire heater and access to a north facing deck with separate living room all have sweeping views to the north. There are four bedrooms, each with built-in robes, and main with ensuite. Family bathroom with separate toilet and large laundry with external access. Additional features include rumpus room/ parent retreat with kitchenette

and access to a north facing deck. It is freshly painted and there is new carpet in all bedrooms, living and rumpus rooms. Externally there is a 5000 gallon water tank, large dam, majestic old gum trees, granite boulders, granitic soil, fenced paddocks, and the Forest Creek running through. The Calder Freeway is adjacent to the residence; however, this lifestyle property is within minutes to Harcourt, Chewton and Castlemaine, making this picturesque property with its northern views to the surrounding rolling hills and Mount Alexander easy to fall in love with.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Log cabin style, four bedroom family home 9 Faraday School Road, Faraday $759,000 Cantwell Property Castlemaine Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003

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Melbourne buyers love local knowledge.

Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

Brooke Ginnivan 0418 856 540

We know. We’re talking to them every day. Our knowledge is your advantage. t: 5472 1133 275 Barker Street, Castlemaine

KN257632

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The weather e may be cooling li down dow ...

Safe and secure This refurbished townhouse, set in a large garden area, is in a quiet street close to the local primary school and kindergarten. This beautifully presented unit is one of two, has two living areas, three bedrooms all with robes, or perhaps two and a study with a separate laundry. The garden area allows for side access for a vehicle, and the north facing rear garden is surprisingly spacious with a large deck. Freshly painted, new floor coverings, updated bathroom and kitchen and being close to the core of Woodend, this a perfect investment or a safe secure small home.

BUT THE PROPERTY MARKET

IS HEATING UP! LIST YOUR HOME TODAY! Contact your local Real Estate Agent in today's EXPRESS REAL ESTATE Guide

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Refurbished townhouse with two living areas, three bedrooms 1/29 Brewster Street, Woodend $580,000 - $615,000 Ray White Kyneton Helen Jens 0404 834 926

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INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

Campbells Creek

$465,000

31 Moscript Street

FAB FORTIES COTTAGE WITH BALCONY OUTLOOK AND 700M2 GARDEN

3A1B 1C

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

Castlemaine

WONDERFUL WHEELER STREET LOCALE WITH GARDENS AND GARAGING ONE OWNER – BEAUTIFULLY CARED FOR BRICK HOME, SO CLOSE TO THE TOWN CENTRE!

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

$545,000

4 Douglas Crescent CHARMING MID-CENTURY TIMBER HOME WITH NATURAL LIGHT & TALL CEILINGS LEAFY, PRIVATE GARDENS!

2A1B 2C

Situated in a quiet street, nearby the Winters Flat Primary school and within walking distance to the shops and train station, this charming 1950s property is ready for new life. With a sunlit entry vestibule and French doors opening to the main living area, the home is intriguing from the ﬁrst step. The kitchen has a functional layout with servery window to the lounge, electric cooking, dishwasher and adjoins the dining space with VJ wall paneling which adds a coastal feel. There are two bedrooms, main with a built in wardrobe, a central bathroom, external laundry with a bath and separate second toilet. The grounds feature mature shade trees and rock garden beds while the covered outdoor patio area has your entertaining needs sorted and the single garage offers a perfect workshop.

Rob Waller Director

Property Manager

Castlemaine

SUPER BRICK UNIT WITH STUDIO SPACE AND LOTS OF SOLAR!

0408 571 131

Property Manager

167 Barker Street, Castlemaine (03) 5470 5811 30A Main Street, Maldon (03) 5475 1055

2A1B 1C

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

Narelle Waller Director

Jennifer Bendeich

$465,000

Unit 1, 60 Blakeley Road

Brett Tweed Sales 0417 564 697

Stuart Hassett Sales 0408 596 871

Blasi Mulholland

Leasing Manager 0417 311 733

Kirsty Mulholland Property Manager

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Catrina Weiss Asset Manager

KN257631

Castlemaine

Jasmine Allan

4A2B 4C

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

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

0418 571 130

$875,000

34 Wheeler Street

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Gisborne Secondary College

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159 Willowbank Road

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SOLD BEFORE AUCTION

2ha (5 Acres)

An Exceptional Residential Development Opportunity Zoned General Residential Zone (GRZ1)

Auction Saturday 5 June at 11am

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

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

Features include level land with all services available, existing brick veneer 3 bedroom residence in mature garden setting, several very aesthetically pleasing mature native tress enhancing the landscape, two separate titles, rectangular shape and 304 metres sealed road frontage. Under the Gisborne Futures Structure Plan (July 2020) the property is in a ‘Residential Growth and infill area’ and noted as ‘underdeveloped existing residential land’ and is only 450 metres from Willowbank Road Neighbourhood ‘Future Activity Centre’.

Newham 1067 Rochford Road

Auction Saturday 26 June at 12 pm

A very special small farm with planning permit - 44.76 Ha (110 Acres) Rare chance to secure a very attractive small farm tree change acreage to build your dream home on in prime central Macedon Ranges Location only 3kms from the iconic Hanging Rock and 1.5km from Newham Village Features include approximately 1.4 km of sealed road frontage, grey loam and red volcanic soils, established scattered native tree clusters, magnificent long views over gentle undulating country to Mount Macedon, Mount William and the Cobaw Ranges, 5 dams and hay shed. A power supply is also available on the property. Planning permit number PLN/2020/404 recently issued by the Macedon Ranges Shire allows the erection of a dwelling on the property.

View by appointment John Keating 0419 880 444

Reserve Price $1,475,000 View by appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774 KN257647

Kerrie 177 Shannons Lane

Offered for sale for the first time in over 50 years and less than 2kms from Gisborne town centre and most community facilities, and only 500 metres Gisborne Secondary College.

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Another Very Successful Declared Reserve Price Totally Transparent Auction

44 Forest Street, Woodend Published Reserve Price $845,000 Sold under the hammer for $972,000, 4 bidders Our experience has demonstrated buyers love the transparency of declared reserve price auctions and if the reserve price is set at a realistic amount, the publication of the reserve price acts like a“buyer enquiry magnet”.

For a free appraisal please contact John Keating 0419 880 444 or Peter Wood 0408 866 774

KN257649

We are proud to be leading Victoria with totally transparent auctions to improve the integrity of auctions, and the trustworthiness of the estate agency profession.

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Country life begins here Come and breathe the healthy air in this peaceful rural setting of gently undulating land. This comfortable home features spacious open plan living/meals area, lounge/dining and warmed by a solid fuel wood heater. For the chef of the household there is a well-appointed kitchen with great bench space, gas cook tops and an abundance of storage. The home comprises three generous sized bedrooms all with built-in robes, plus a separate bathroom and laundry. Other benefits on offer are 24 panel, 24 battery solar supply so no electricity bills. There are plenty of relaxing areas with a large front veranda overlooking native bush land, gardens and fruit trees.

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The acreage allows for a peaceful retreat living the dream away from the hustle and bustle with native wildlife to enjoy including kangaroos, wallabies, kookaburra’s and much more. Nestled between the historical towns of Kyneton and Malmsbury, local highlights are bush walks, riding tracks, local fishing, Castlemaine and Daylesford are just a short drive. Foodies will love the country bakeries, woodfire pizzas, hearty pub fare, Mollison street cafes and restaurants, neighbouring wineries and boutique distilleries. Or hop around to the Farmers Markets for quality local produce.

Three bedroom family home on 10 acres (approx.) 70 Blacks Lane, Drummond North $800,000 - $880,000 Raine & Horne Kyneton Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508 / 5422 2678 jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

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A3 B1 C1

70 Blacks Lane, Drummond North

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

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

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

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Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

A5 B2 C2

213 Trio Road, Kyneton

CALL OUR AGENTS TO DISCUSS YOUR REAL ESTATE PLANS • We are still working to assist you. • Take advantage of the great 3444 & district selling market. • There has never been a better time to sell. • You have the time now to start your plan! • Call Raine&Horne for a FREE market appraisal.

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

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

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

Saturday 5 June 10:00 - 10:30am

For Sale $1,400,000 Web

rh.com.au/kyneton

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422508

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

KN257630

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People want to buy in Kyneton

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CABINETRY/JOINERY

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$56 Phone Kerrie 5422 1488 (incl. gst. per week)

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& TREE LOPPING SPECIALISTS

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8-12 Beauchamp St, Kyneton

Phone: 5422 2311 www.kynetonhire.com.au email: kynhire@bigpond.net.au

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Kyneton Equipment & Party Hire

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PC Concreting & Paving

0417 014 903 (KYNETON)

KN243689

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

or email kgleeson@midnews.com.au

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HIRE

DALE 0438 510 334

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GLASS

KN251460

COMPUTER REPAIRS

OVER 25 YRS. EXP. Servicing Country Victoria

SERVICING THE MACEDON RANGES

Phone 0408 302 356

Servicing the Macedon Ranges and Surrounding Districts

Sanding & Polishing Old & New Timber Floors Expert Staining KN251447

Phone Darren 0411 505 045

General Repairs, Maintenance,

KN245937

KN243837

Specialising in kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes Custom/Cabinetry, Flatpacks, Shop/Ofﬁce Joinery Latest in design and manufacturing technology 36 years industry experience Located in Kyneton

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FLOOR SANDING

Painting, Gardening

KITCHENS & CABINETS FLATPACKS

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Ph Peter 5423 7103

ELECTRICAL

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

KN251452

Free Quotes — No Job too Small — Mark Boyer

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KN243827

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Boyers Excavations

KN251454

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KN252726/K

Antennas

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FIREWOOD

KN243829

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Trades & Services

SEPTIC

TREE SERVICES KN243817

PLUMBING

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

DAVID McINTOSH (Manager) QUALIFIED ARBORIST

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

Phone 0418 526 769

KN246065

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

Septic Tank and Grease Trap De-Sludging 7 DAYS A WEEK

Phone Malcolm Tyquin

Saturday: 8.30 am - 12 pm

• Tree removal • Stump grinding • Tree planting/transplanting • Tree pruning/removal • Cabling and bracing • Confined space removal • Free quotes • Fully insured reliable service

services

224 Barker Street, Castlemaine. Phone: 5472 2533

www.fasom.com.au

LAND CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

PROPERTY CLEAN UP

www.sanae-svcs.com.au

Anthony De Fazio Arborist

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

SIMS

REBLOCKING

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

KN251445

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

Fully Insured HIA Member

5429 1735 / 0428 322 486

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(incl. gst. per week)

Phone Kerrie 5422 1488 or email kgleeson@midnews.com.au

EPA Permit

Business Proﬁle KYNETON EQUIPMENT & PARTY HIRE

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for as little as KN243816

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SEPTIC TANK & GREASE TRAP CLEANING

Also available high pressure drain cleaning and septic tank lines.

REGISTERED BUILDING PRACTITIONER OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE Over 20 years experience

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

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

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KN243653

Qualified arborist providing commercial and residential tree maintenance

KN252376/K

Monday to Friday: 8.30 am- 5 pm.

0418 507 172

KN251740

KN243751

• General plumbing, rooﬁng and gasﬁtting • Hot water repairs and replacements • Sewer and septic repairs and new installations • Wood heating, gas heating and cooling systems • Kitchen, bathroom and laundry products • Pumps and tanks SHOWROOM OPEN

Kyneton Hire is a family business that has been established since 1982. Our range of equipment has something to suit the handyman to the trade’s person. We have lawn mowers, trailers, log splitters, tractors with slashers and Kanga’s. We also have something to suit all your party hire requirements. Our range includes marquees, silk liners, festoon lights and dance ﬂoors to crockery, glassware and cooking equipment. We are open seven days a week so call in and pick up a list of hire items available or check out our website: www.kynetonhire.com.au.

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Express the CBA had recently renewed its lease for the Castlemaine site and the contract requires that any new owner honour that lease. “We understand our lease for the Castlemaine branch will be transferred to the new owner, and do not expect the sale of the building to impact service to our customers. Our team at Castlemaine look forward to continuing to serve their local community,” the CBA spokesperson said.

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Keen followers of the Castlemaine real estate market may have been a little shocked to see the building that houses the town's Commonwealth Bank branch listed for sale last week. The building at the corner of Lyttleton and Barker Streets has been listed for $1.88 million. A concerned local customer contacted us about the sale and we made some enquiries with the Commonwealth Bank. A spokesperson for the bank told the

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In the lead up to National Cheese Day this Friday, Toyota Australia and cheese specialists The Studd Siblings teamed up to create the best cheese destinations to discover around Castlemaine. Ellie and Sam Studd, the children of renowned international cheese specialist Will Studd, recently stopped over to experience our creamy, melt-in-your-mouth locally produced cheese and encourage others to do the same on their next road trip to the region. The pair said Castlemaine's gold rush history was still discernible today with established historical buildings still prevalent in this small town. "To the locals, Castlemaine is known as 'North Northcote', a humorous reference to the creative, hipster energy that pulses through this charming town that’s filled with artists, artisan food, antiques and live music, similar to Melbourne’s inner north," they said. Sam Studd gets up close and personal with the resiThe Studd Siblings’ picks dents at Holy Goat. Photo: The Studd Siblings for a visit to Castlemaine include a stop over at ‘The They also paid a visit out to the home of Mill’ in Walker Street to enjoy Holy Goat Cheese at Sutton Grange and locally produced cheese by Long Paddock Sam got up close and personal with some and also check out the hub of antiques, small brewers, ice cream, coffee and choco- of its residents! And of course the siblings say a trip to late producers which call Castlemaine's Castlemaine wouldn't be complete without former Woollen Mill home. including some art. They also recommend coinciding your "If a creative fix is on the cards, Castlevisit with our monthly Farmers Market on maine Art Museum is one of Victoria's most the Western Reserve on the first Sunday of prestigious regional galleries and well worth each month and also held in a mini format a visit. Honourable mentions also go to the every Wednesday afternoon. Falkner Gallery in Templeton Street and "This is a great place to buy some of the the Cascade Gallery in Maldon," the Studd best seasonal local produce. Make sure to Siblings said. visit the stall of local cheesemakers from To find out more about their travels to Holy Goat. Our favourite is the La Luna the local region check out their Instagram Ring and their mixed milk Nectar cheese. thestuddsiblings. Farmstead cheese at its best!" the duo said.

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Planning and Environment Act 1987 MACEDON RANGES PLANNING SCHEME Notice of the Preparation of an Amendment Amendment C127macr The Macedon Ranges Shire Council has prepared Amendment C127macr to the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme. The land affected by the Amendment is thirty-two (32) individual heritage places located in Lanceﬁeld, Macedon, Mount Macedon, Woodend and Woodend North, as identiﬁed in the table below: Heritage Overlay No.

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LANCEFIELD

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HO334

Sefton

864 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon

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Craigielea

109 (part) Mountains Road, Mount Macedon

HO336

Ard Choille Cottage, Stables, Fernery & Garden

80 (part) Turner Avenue, Mount Macedon

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Carramar

20 Bowen Street, Woodend

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Woodend Catholic Primary School (Former)

16 Brooke Street, Woodend

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Blanchwood

18 Brooke Street, Woodend

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Manchester Unity Convalescent Home (Former)

8 Carlisle Street, Woodend

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The Grange Farm Complex

153 (part) Collivers Road, Lanceﬁeld

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Blois Cottage Farm Complex

114 (part) High Street, Lanceﬁeld

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Annie Vale Farm Complex

158 (part) Mahers Road, Lanceﬁeld

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Lanceﬁeld Railway Station (Former) & Railway Line Remnants

36 (part), 42 & 68A (part) Main Road, Lanceﬁeld

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Lanceﬁeld Presbyterian Manse (Former)

3416 Melbourne Lanceﬁeld Road, Lanceﬁeld

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Newland Farm Complex

46 Millers Lane, Lanceﬁeld

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Macedon Cemetery

54 Bent Street, Macedon

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Lyndhurst

6-8 Collier Street, Woodend

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House

29-31 Margaret Street, Macedon

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Zion Baptist Chapel (Former)

2\TP856403 Colwells Road, Woodend

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222 (part) Alton Road, Mount Macedon

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Pindari

2-8 Dickens Street, Woodend

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Woodend Racecourse (Former)

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Cheniston

20 Cheniston Road, Mount Macedon

1-29 Forest Street and 11 (part) Davy Street, Woodend

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35 (part) Forest Street, Woodend

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Ard Rudah

51 Devonshire Lane, Mount Macedon

Woodend Masonic Lodge No. 403

HO346

37 (part) Forest Street, Woodend

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Marnanie

53 Devonshire Lane, Mount Macedon

St Andrews Presbyterian Church (Former)

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Glen Drouitt

51 Glen Drouitt Road, Mount Macedon

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Dreamthorpe

455 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon

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Mount Macedon Presbyterian Church (Former)

682 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon

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29 Goldies Lane, Woodend

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65 (part) Romsey Road, Woodend

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St Ambrose Catholic Church Complex

16 and 18 (part) Templeton Street, Woodend

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Springﬁeld State School No. 1963 (Former)

3 Clarkes Lane, Woodend North

The Amendment proposes to implement the Macedon Ranges Shire Heritage Study: Woodend, Lancefield, Macedon and Mount Macedon Stage 2 Final Report 4 April 2019 (2 volumes) to apply the Heritage Overlay to thirty-two (32) individual heritage places. You may inspect the Amendment, any documents that support the Amendment and the explanatory report about the Amendment, free of charge, at: • the Macedon Ranges Shire Council website at https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Have-Your-Say; • during office hours, at Macedon Ranges Shire Council offices and Service Centres at: • Gisborne Council Office, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne; • Kyneton Council Office, 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton; • Romsey Library, 96-100 Main Street, Romsey; and • Woodend Library, Cnr Forest and High Streets, Woodend. • at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection. Any person who may be affected by the Amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the Amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make. Name and contact details of submitters are required for Council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. The closing date for submissions is Friday 16 July 2021. A submission must be sent to the: Macedon Ranges Shire Council PO Box 151 Kyneton VIC 3444. Or, can be made via the Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s ‘Have your say’ webpage at https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Have-Your-Say or, sent via email to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

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PROPOSAL TO ASSIGN A STREET/ROAD NAME Schedule 10 Local Government Act 1989 Council proposes to name an unnamed Lane in Trentham VIC 3458 shown on map below as Anthonys Mews. Geographic Names Victoria guidelines require the name to have either a historical link, relate to a geological or topographical feature or be locally known. submission on the proposed name, Submissions must be lodged by 30 June 2021 and state whether the person desires to be heard or represented in support of their submission. Submissions and enquiries must be directed to: Coordinator Financial Services PO Box 21 DAYLESFORD VIC 3460 Ph: 5348 2306 Email: shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au

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Wally Culpitt – an inspiration

The name ‘Wally Culpitt’ is lined synonymously with practically all sports played in Castlemaine. A local football follower absorbed Barrie King’s comments (Express, May 25) casting doubts on the coaching tactics being used at the Castlemaine across the seniors, reserves and U17.5s, and suggested inspiration should be taken from the example set by Wally Culpitt. In the book ‘History of Football in the Bendigo District’ football historian John Stoward writes that to most Castlemainians, Culpitt is remembered as the man who led the Magpies to the 1952 premiership in the Bendigo League, breaking a 26 years drought. With a string of outstanding successes behind him, Culpitt took the Magpies to the grand final in his first season as playing coach. Castlemaine defeated Sandhurst 15.9 (99) to 9.16 (70) and Stoward described it as Castlemaine football’s most prized piece of history. To Culpitt, it was another personal triumph to add to a magnificent collection. Born in Mt Hawthorn, Perth, Wally moved to Victoria with his parents at the age of three. He captained the Richmond State School football and cricket teams at the age of 10. VFL club Carlton first noticed his football ability, but he lived in Hawthorn’s territory, and the Hawks would not clear him. That began nine years of league football with Hawthorn, interrupted by two years with a RAAF Catalina Squadron at Darwin during the war. He starred all over the field, equally as home at fullforward or fullback. Continually in the news, Wally made the Victorian team on seven occasions, and in

1947, finished equal third in the Brownlow Medal. He played 116 games for Hawthorn between 1940 and 1948, and kicked 116 goals. In 1949, he became the highest paid coach ever to accept a post ‘in the bush’ when he went to Minyip at 20 pounds $40) a week. It was a good investment for Minyip, making the final in the two years Wally coached them and broke two records in the Wimmera League. Leaving Minyip, he was paid the honour of being the first coach at the club to ever receive a Civic Farewell. Kyneton was the lucky team to have Culpitt’s services in 1951, and at the time he as described as the best coach in Victorian Country Football. In 1952, Wally moved to Castlemaine to coach the Magpies for three seasons. He took up permanent residence in the town with three of his sons (Bernie, Alan and Lester) going on to lay and have football careers with Castlemaine. Not only did Wally Culpitt make a name for himself as a footballer, he also proved an outstanding cricketer with Hawthorn-East Melbourne and in the country. His greatest cricket moment came in a match at South Melbourne when he hit Test bowler Ian Johnson for for four sixes into the adjacent bowling green. The following match he clouted Test spinner Doug Ring over the Richmond boundary for five sixes. When he moved to Castlemaine, Wally became a top country cricket and also excelled at bowls and golf. PS: Culpitt survived a fall from the top of a tall power pole while at Castlemaine and virtually the whole town was chasing a medical update.

SPORTS wrap Talent T alent spotted spotted iin n tthe he Rangers Rangers

Macedon Rangers Soccer Club is celebrating Finley Emmerson's selection into Football Victoria’s Skill Acquisition Phase Program. The SAP program works with clubs to identify and develop potentially talented Victorian players. MRSC secretary Cynthia Pinnock said the program was a key building block in the Football Federation Australia National Football Curriculum and she was delighted to congratulate Finley on his achievement. "Finley has worked very hard for this opportunity and he has made our club very proud. What an achievement for him and for our club in its first year," she said. "Mum (Jo) and dad (Craig) are very

proud parents and for those that don’t know Finley, he our number 11 for the Boys Under 10 team. "We look forward to watching him progress and inspire other Rangers to aim for this opportunity." Football Victoria launched their SAP Centres for identified U9-12 Victorian boys last year. The centres are operating out of Darebin International Sports Centre and Knox Regional Football Centre. Players train one night a week with their allocated squad in their area, with all players required to train and play matches with their current club. There will be more opportunities throughout the year that MRSC will take up.

A close finish

Sutton Grange trainer Brent Stanley was pleased with the win by consistent galloper Ceardai on the Ballarat synthetic on Friday. The New Zealand-bred six-year-old was ridden by 3kg claiming apprentice Kiran Quilty in the 2200m BM58 Handicap. In a tight finish Ceardai beat Blazing Lace by 0.2 lengths, chalking up his third win from 18 starts. Ceardai is owned by Sona Thoroughbreds, and had been placed at Ballarat and Kyneton at his two previous outings.

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GOLF results District golf clubs are hoping the seven-day lockdown to safeguard against the spread of COVID will be lifted this Friday. With the state-wide lockdown leading to all courses being closed, clubs have lost revenue through their own events being cancelled and green fee players being prohibited from enjoying the many golf venues in this part of Victoria. Mount Macedon Golf Club had to postpone the final round of its club championship at the weekend. Just one stroke separates perennial finalists Alex Fraser and Jim Hynes (reigning champ). They will again go head to head for the honour of being declared the Duncan Beatson Mount Macedon GC champion; several players across the three grades are still in the mix to be handicap winners. Mark Shepherd won the singles match play final 2up from Phil Thomas, the latter doing well to make it to the starting line and ensuring a competitive match, despite his recent eye injury. Mike Hoiles returned to good form to take out the Matt Willis Electrical Mug o’ the Month for May. Last Wednesday just four points separated the top five teams in the regular end of the month team

stableford, with the Dawson and Cartier combination winners on 40 points, one clear of Plowman and Taylor. KYNETON Kyneton ladies contested the Grandmothers’ Trophy last Tuesday, with the grannie in form being Marg Scoble. From a 23 handicap, she fired 37 points, six clear of Denise Murphy. The non-grannie winner was Robyn MacRae (25) with 37, and Scoble, Bron Dwyer and Julie Harris were NTPs. Wednesday stableford: David Austin (28) with 40 points, from David Scandrett (28) on 34. Julie Harris (24) led in the ladies with 30, and Col O’Sullivan and Teaote were NTPs. LANCEFIELD Lancefield ladies have earned a place in the Dalhousie District women’s pennant final, postponed from yesterday. Anne Robinson (34) continued her recent good form in the first round of the silver spoon on Wednesday with 33 points. Wendy Nicholas (29) and Di Brennan (22) chalked up 32. Men’s midweek: Colin Daniel (24) 35 points, from Peter McGill (10) 34.

ROMSEY Romsey’s team of Wendy Gosden, Jenny Hartley (both 34 points) and Darlene Baker 28 scored a commendable combined 96 points in the Strathbogie Bowl on Thursday. Beryl Cole also returned to form with 34. Alexandra had a combined score of 108 to win on a countback from Kilmore. In Wednesday’s 18-hole competition at Romsey, Gosden had the best round of 102-27-75, from Sherif Abdel-Sayed 100-24-76 and Steve Wilkins 89-12-77. PENNANT DEFERRED The women’s pennant finals in Dalhousie District Golf Association were to have been played yesterday, but have been deferred due to the lockdown. Romsey and Lancefield will meet at Euroa in the division two final, after the latter survived a very close countback on ‘games one’ to edge out Trentham after the final home and away round of play at Romsey. Trentham defeated Euroa 3.5 to 1.5, and Broadford had the same margin against Lancefield. If the lockdown is lifted, the finals are expected to be played next Monday. Mike Hoiles returned to better form to take out the Matt The division one participants are Willis Electrical May Mug o’ the Month. Kilmore and Broadford.

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SPORTS wrap

High hopes for footy, netball Bill West

Officials, players and supporters in the Bendigo, Maryborough-Castlemaine and Riddell District leagues are hoping that the current seven-day pandemic lockdown is lifted and matches scheduled for this Saturday can go ahead as listed. All scheduled community football matches were called off last weekend due to the state-wide lockdown. In the Bendigo League, Castlemaine, Gisborne and Kyneton are all playing at home this Saturday (providing the lockdown is lifted). Yet to win a senior football game this season, Castlemaine welcomes Golden Square to Camp Reserve, Kyneton takes on unbeaten ladder-leader Sandhurst at the Showgrounds, and third-placed Gisborne will be looking for a percentage booster at Gardiner Reserve against Maryborough. There are two big drawcard matches in the Riddell League’s Indigenous Round.

Unbeaten Riddell welcomes a fired-up Woodend-Hesket out to build on successive wins, and make stalwart Jesse Sheppard’s 200th game a memorable one. Macedon and Romsey play at Tony Clarke Reserve in what should prove to be an interesting encounter. Lancefield will have a chance to chalk up its second win for the season at home to Melton Centrals, and Western Rams is at home to a Diggers Rest side still reflecting on the unceremonious thrashing delivered by Wallan on May 22. Just how much Woodend-Hesket netballers have improved may be revealed when they tackle the strong Bombers. In the MCFNL, Trentham footballers will be favoured to retain their unbeaten record when they travel to play Royal Park. Trentham is in third place on percentage behind the strong Harcourt and Lexton combinations. Harcourt is at home to Avoca, and Lexton plays Newstead.

Will they be back in action or not this weekend?

The Radio Galahs and Rockatoos battle it out in the last encounter in 2019.

The MAIN Game is an event like no other this side of the Great Divide and returns to Castlemaine on Sunday June 13. A community engagement and major fundraising initiative for 94.9 MAINfm, the day features a game of Aussie rules footy between the Radio Galahs and the Rockatoos at the historic Camp Reserve. The teams are made up of MAINfm presenters, local musicians and other respectable members of the community of mixed ages and mixed abilities and this year 50 per cent of the players are women. MAINfm's manager of sponsorship and events, Sue McLennan, said this year more than ever the event had a real community focus. “We’re hoping this will help raise awareness and garner interest in the radio station as a lead up to our annual sub-

scriber drive, Radiothon in July,” she said. Ms McLennan said event goers could expect a seriously fun game of footy alongside some great live and local entertainment. “We have the Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band, local rockers K5 and dance troupe Lady Fun Times locked in, alongside food stalls, the MAIN Bar and a handball competition. “The focus really is on having fun this Queen’s Birthday long weekend!” The MAINfm van will be broadcasting live from the event for those listening at home, with MAINfm’s own entertaining and unique commentary team bringing listeners all the action from on the ground. “Footy brings people together,” Ms McLennan said. “It’s an integral part of Victoria's culture, and Castle-

The Radio Galahs and Rockatoos will go head to head again on June 13. maine has a long history as a hub of footy activity with the Castlemaine Football Netball Club being one of Australia’s oldest and proudest sporting clubs in Australia. And with training well under way, the coaching staff has risen to the challenge," she said. Rockatoos coach Alana Wearne said they had a fantastic response to the player call out and keen interest from all genders this year. “The focus in our training sessions has been about building camaraderie, fitness and social connections, which are the reasons many have chosen to play,” she said. Gates will open at midday with entertainment starting at 12.30pm and the game set to kick off at 1.30pm. Entry is $5 for MAINfm subscribers, $10 general entry, free for kids under 18. Tickets are available online at mainfm.net

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Ensemble Gombert: Anniversaries

Monday 14 June, 2.30pm St Ambrose Church, Templeton Street

A very special event for lovers of Bach, as John O’Donnell gives the ﬁrst performance of his edition of the original version of Bach’s Art of Fugue. This will be the world première of the original Die Kunst der Fuga. Prior to his première performance of the original version of The Art of Fugue, John O’Donnell will present a free lecture on the work. This will be not only a demonstration of the working methods of a musical sleuth but an insight into Bach’s compositional processes as revealed in the fair copy of this work and its subsequent revisions.

The enchanting plucked strings of Ensemble 642 bring to life one of the most groundbreaking periods of musical creation, the seventeenth century in Italy, known as the ‘Seicento’, a truly modern moment in musical history. With the birth of new genres such as the earliest operas and virtuosic instrumental music came new instruments, the arpa doppia (Italian baroque triple harp) and the tiorba or chitarrone (theorbo). Performed only in the exclusive circles of the Italian courts by virtuoso composer/performers such as Castaldi, Kapsberger and Frescobaldi, hear this music in its most intimate duo setting.

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Max shares his cogitations on a range of matters, embracing satire, politicians and performance (of them and by them) and the living of history. He will dust off some of his favourite scripts to help illuminate his ruminations. All tickets $30

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