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Rock home in doubt Hanging Rock Cricket Club’s under 11s and supporters are pictured after an intra-club match in December 2021. Angela Crawford Hanging Rock Cricket Club may be forced to move from its long-held home at Hanging Rock Reserve if a draft masterplan released by the state government is implemented. Under the plan, released last week and now open for community consultation, the cricket, petanque and tennis clubs will be moved offsite to enable the relocation of picnicking and parking areas, however, Hanging Rock racetrack will remain in use. Hanging Rock Cricket Club vice-president Stephen Mitchell said the club was devastated by the proposal. "The Draft Hanging Rock Masterplan wipes Hanging Rock Cricket Club out of existence in favour of vastly increased carparking space, more tourist dollars and, of course, concerts where up to 15,000 people can attend," Mr Mitchell said. "None of these seem to conflict with environmental or cultural values of the precinct ... but the community and kids playing sport does! "Horse racing gets a free pass, with guaranteed support for racing relying on its historical relationship with Hanging Rock. "Cricket is currently contained within the racing club's footprint and has just as long a history at Hanging Rock,

with accounts of games played there as early as the mid1800s." The masterplan states its aim is to help protect the location’s natural and cultural assets, and provide engaging visitor experiences to support a sustainable tourism industry and the broader regional economy. It recommends significant changes to the built environment of the reserve including moving the entry from South Rock Road to Straws Lane where a new eastern arrival precinct will be developed to include a relocated cafe and discovery centre and construction of a permanent car park. Mr Mitchell said the club and the community were supportive of environmental and Indigenous cultural heritage priorities being elevated but believed it was clear that tourism was the highest priority. "We think this is far more heading towards maximising tourism dollars at the exclusion of the community that has been involved in the custodianship of Hanging Rock for years and years and years," he said. Hanging Rock Action Group spokesperson Luke Spielvogel said HRAG also held some concerns about the draft plan. "The concerns at first look is the East Paddock (where much of the new built environment will be constructed) is still owned by Macedon Ranges Shire Council, after years

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A new shadow of doubt has been cast over planning for the debut Backyard Fest live music event proposed for Newstead Racecourse and Recreation Reserve in February, following relocation from its originally intended Elphinstone venue. Expected to attract up to 1500 patrons, the live music festival had originally been proposed to happen last November at Elphinstone with Mount Alexander Shire Council last February granting approval, subject to conditions. But the venue was changed amid strong opposition from locals concerned about potential traffic and fire safety issues and also potential impacts on a local wildlife sanctuary. Opponents to the Elphinstone location had referred the council's February decision to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for review, a delay with potential to force the event’s cancellation. Keen to see it go ahead, council staff have since worked with event organisers to find a suitable alternative venue, and relocation of the event to Newstead had been hoped to clear the way for it to happen over February 4-5. But at the council's December meeting it emerged that further complications had arisen, prompting organisers to call on the council to help find a way forward. Via a written submission presented dur-

ing question time, Backyard Fest co-director Blake Van Leeuwen told councillors "we've only recently been informed that the proper process has not been followed by the committee". "And the agreement to hold the event was not passed on to the entire committee, but agreed to by one individual," Mr Van Leeuwen told the council. "Backyard Fest has been operating under the assumption that we had the racecourse committee approval to run it," he said. "We've spent a lot of money that we can't get back based on this assumption. "Postponing, rescheduling and changing venues all present huge problems and may not be possible. "Cancelling the event altogether will put us in a financial situation we wouldn't wish upon anyone. "Given the hard work and support Mount Alexander has already committed to this event ... how do we make this event possible?" Responding, the council's director of corporate and community services, Lisa Knight, said the value of such events was well understood by the council, which had provided considerable staff support to enable the event go ahead, and a $3000 grant. However, Ms Knight said decisions of the Newstead Racecourse and Recreation Reserve committee were "outside the

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A new rate cap of 1.75 per cent has been set for all Victorian councils for the 2022/23 financial year, to help ease cost of living pressures for Victorians. The Fair Go Rates system began in 2016 to limit uncontrolled rate hikes and to provide councils with a clear framework to guide their budgeting while ensuring essential services continue to be delivered. The cap is set each year by the Minister for Local Government with advice from the Essential Services Commission, guided by the Consumer Price Index. Councils individually set rates for their municipalities every year through their budget process and must consult with their communities on decisions relating to budgets, rates and other charges.

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Fifteen community groups will share in almost $50,000 in grants to help deliver projects and initiatives in the shire as part of our latest round of Community Grants funding. The next round of the program opens on Monday 24 January. We encourage anyone who has an idea for a community-based project, program or initiative to consider applying, particularly groups that are new to community grants.

There is so much to see and do in the Macedon Ranges and the region’s Autumn Festival is one of the newest features of the Victorian events calendar. Planning for the 2022 Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival (March 26 to April 25) is charging ahead, promising a fantastic program that celebrates the area’s uniqueness with events, activities, nature experiences, autumn produce and creativity across the shire. Highlights of the festival include two works commissioned through council’s Autumn Festival Artistic Experience expression of interest. The successful works are an interactive sound and lighting experience in the Malmsbury Botanical Gardens titled A Journey, and a pair of gentle life-like puppets The Gardeners, that will entertain audiences in various locations during the festival. Local artists Kirri Buchler, Thomas Campbell and Indigenous artist Tashara Roberts (Dja Dja Wurrung/Yorta Yorta) will create an interactive sound and lighting experience in the Malmsbury Botanical Garden. The work will transport audiences as they contemplate the commonality of 'journey' — our own, each other's and that of nature. For big and little kids, the gentle Gardeners will appear at the shire's markets, bringing gifts from the harvest to share with everyone they meet. These life-like creatures are designed

For more information visit mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Grants or call 5471 1700.

Thanks for your feedback

Thank you to everyone who recently provided input on the new proposed footpaths for Castlemaine, Chewton and Campbells Creek. We’re taking your input on board and will come back to you in the coming months with the ﬁnal designs for your review. For information on the proposed footpaths visit shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

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Cool off in one of our outdoor pools in Castlemaine, Harcourt, Maldon and Newstead. Facilities include toddler pools, barbecue facilities, kiosks, shaded areas, swimming lessons and more. For details about opening hours and COVID-safe practices visit mountalexanderpools.com.au.

Delight in the Castlemaine Artists Market

We’re proud to support the Castlemaine Artists Market, and the space it provides for local makers and businesses. This year it has moved to the fourth Sunday of every month. The next market will be on Sunday 23 January.

by local puppeteers Tamara Rewse and Hamish Fletcher. Along with the events program, the region's food and wine businesses will be front and centre presenting the best of the Macedon Ranges' local produce via the Eat and Drink promotions and the Autumn Pie and Tart Trail. Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson is looking forward to the upcoming festival’s diverse offerings and thanked local business and community groups for responding to the call to get involved. "This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to reconnect, to encourage visitors back to the Macedon Ranges and support businesses that have had a challenging time over the last two years,” she said. "We'd particularly like to thank our major sponsors TCC Real Estate, Macedon Ranges Home Furnishings, The Block, Channel Nine and the Victorian State Government for their amazing support of the festival." The new website will help visitors and locals plan their festival experience and book the many events and culinary delights on offer. For more information on 2022 Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, visit www.visitmacedonranges.com/autumn-festival It’s not too late to get on the program. Submit your autumn-inspired activity, food or drink on council’s website mrsc.vic.gov. au/autumn-fest to be considered.

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Sutton Grange and Myrtle Creek Fire Brigade current captain Noel Davis signed up as a volunteer in 1963 and will be among those attending this Sunday’s brigade centenary event. "The second fire started at Big Hill on the Calder Highway and went through Sutton Grange, Redesdale and Metcalfe. "It burnt out 90 per cent of Sutton Grange and Myrtle Creek, including six homes, numerous outbuildings, hay stacks and much stock." These days the brigade has 26 members who are qualified to turn out to incidents, says Noel who has written many local history books and is currently working on the brigade's history to mark the centenary. "Yes, we'd welcome more members," he says. "These days everyone works away now, which is an issue for many regional brigades, just in terms of who is available when there's a turnout."

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Strawberry summer It's a bumper season for strawberries. In fact it's the best they've ever had out at the Blackwood Orchard in Harcourt, providing a welcome foil to the trickier cherry season with which they've been contending amid strong demand for both fruits. "This is the best season for strawberries we've ever had," Blackwood's Suzanne Pickering told the Express as she checked out some of the plump fruit dangling from the 6000 plants they have growing on raised table tops. While recent forecasts of stormy rain, high humidity and associated brown rot risk are enough to make any cherry orchardist somewhat tense, this season's conditions have been just perfect for strawberries. "We're spray-free and the beetles that can be a problem have been far fewer this year, I think because it's been a cooler spring," says Suzanne who owns and runs the orchard together with her husband Colin. "The strawberries love cool nights. They love that cooler autumn and spring weather. "We started picking in November and they'll go right through to at least May now." The local orchard specialises in both

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Local Terry Leahy will speak on his new book The Politics of Permaculture at the January 22 event.

Two books, four speakers Castlemaine Free University will host its first big event at Castlemaine's Northern Arts Hotel on Saturday January 22. The day will launch two topical books by locals prominent in their respective fields and host four guest speakers. From 2pm Cam Walker of Friends of the Earth will launch Terry Leahy’s The Politics of Permaculture. At 3pm Shane Homan of Monash University will launch Pam Nilan’s Young People and the Far Right. Castlemaine Free University convener Anitra Nelson said they were kicking off 2022 with a bang. "There will be lively talks by the launchers, the authors and the opportunity to ask questions as always," she said. The Politics of Permaculture unpacks the political theory and practice of a social and ecological movement that challenges the status quo. Terry Leahy joined the permaculture movement at its founding in 1978, lectured in universities from 1973 and is retired but still researching and writing. Young People and the Far Right delves into youth attracted to right wing extremism and youth-persuasive tactics online and in social media.

Pam Nilan is a youth sociologist affiliated with Deakin University and University of Newcastle. She has published on youth topics in Australia, Indonesia and Fiji. There will be a chance to purchase signed books at discounted prices. Anitra said CFU sessions were usually held on the first Monday evening each month and they also had a fantastic lineup of speakers to join them in February, March and April. "On February 7 we will have three speakers from Connecting Country, Friends of Box Ironbark Forests and Golden Point Landcare – Asha Bannon, Hadley Cole and Marie Jones – and then in March, legendary Fitzroy poet .O. (Pi.O.)," she said. "In April we will host the rescheduled 'Cuba Then and Now: The End of the Revolution?' featuring David Deutschmann and Deborah Schnookal co-founders of Ocean Press and international publisher of books from and about Latin America." The pair will explain the origins and significance of the July protests and Cuba’s revolutionary project. Entry is free and drinks are available at bar prices. For details, visit: anitranelson. info/cfu

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John Herron says he was compelled to enter politics after the brutal murder of his daughter Courtney in a Melbourne park in 2019. The local solicitor and advocate for victims of crime will contest the seat of McEwen in the upcoming federal election after winning nomination as the Liberal Democrats' candidate. Courtney's murderer had been released early on parole and Mr Herron has since campaigned for tighter parole laws and better support for victims and their families. "That's put me in a position where I have standing in the community among a lot of groups of people, particularly women, and they've asked me to stand, they want a voice," he said. The Riddells Creek resident said he believed the quality of politicians being produced in Australia did not reflect what people wanted. "They want people who are experienced, who have a lot of understanding of a wide variety of subject matters, and are good at their job," he said. "To use an analogy, like any football or cricket team, you select a captain as someone to represent you, you don't drag someone off the street who wants a job, you want someone who knows that particular role, is an inspiration to people and is someone people can look up to." Mr Herron said a key issue for the semi-rural seat of McEwen was the growing regional shift and urbanisation being developed properly. "Small business is a big employer here, so promoting small business is critical too. I'm a small business person, I employ people locally, I know what it's all about," he said. Mr Herron is also well versed in the inner workings of government bureaucracy, having managed the implementation of several large projects at local, state and federal government level. "I've done a lot of state government infrastructure in this electorate. I was in charge of regional station upgrades, I'm also a gateway reviewer, I review large infrastructure projects around the state," he said. "I do level crossing removals, highway/freeway upgrades, water treatment plant commissioning. I've worked on renewable energy and have a very strong interest in that sector." Mr Herron also worked in the Justice Department after becom-

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BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park is a finalist in the 2021 Victorian Tourism Awards. Nominated in the Caravan and Holiday Parks category, it is the only Mount Alexander Shire tourism business and the only Victorian holiday park to reach the finals of the prestigious awards. Winners will be announced in Melbourne in early February. BIG4 Castlemaine owner Claire Height said it was the first time the park had entered the awards and it was a surprise and a delight to reach the finals. "It sends a strong message to the team that we're doing something right in terms of the accommodation and services we're offering our guests," she said. "It really is an honour to know our peers in the industry have looked closely at our

operation and decided we're up there with the best." BIG4 Castlemaine is the largest tourism accommodation provider in the shire. In recent years, major investment has been undertaken to expand the holiday park's offering to include a range of luxury glamping options including luxury safari tents and a glamtainer. Communal facilities, guest services and the park's traditional holiday studios have also been significantly upgraded. Despite prolonged lockdowns over the past two years due to COVID-19, Ms Height remained committed to business expansion plans and was able to swiftly capitalise on holiday makers' desire to enjoy unique but safe and convenient holiday experiences as soon as lockdowns lifted.

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The park is now regularly welcoming more than 200 guests each weekend, bringing significant visitor numbers to the town and region. "What began back in the 1950s as a traditional caravan park next door to Castlemaine's Botanical Gardens is now a very special parkland oasis offering luxury accommodation as well as the very best in traditional holiday park accommodation, facilities and site options," Ms Height said. There are plans for further luxury accommodation additions and family facilities to be installed in the coming year. BIG4 Castlemaine was also the winner of the 'Retail and Hospitality Award' and the co-winner of the 'Tourism and Events Award' at last month's Mount Alexander Shire Business Awards.

Australia Post has issued a new set of stamps to celebrate the new Lunar New Year of the Tiger, which will begin on February 1. Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival in China, is the most important of the traditional festivals celebrated by Asian cultures throughout the world bringing families together to feast, exchange gifts of money wrapped in red paper, and burn incense to honour their ancestors. Award-winning designer Chrissy Lau said the designs played on the familiarity of the waving Lucky Cat figurine seen in East/West culture. “These popular icons evoke nostalgia and a sense of multiculturalism, so I wanted to weave these concepts into the Tiger,” Ms Lau said.

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Castlemaine Idyll returns to Lot 19 in March to once again give aspiring stars their moment in the spotlight to shine. And performer registration is now open! After a triumphant return last year due to the pandemic, Idyll is celebrating with musical treats to the theme ‘Chutzpah’. The man behind the event Mark Anstey said Idyll was a competition like no other. “Each contestant has our professional Castlemaine Idyll band backing them, and as always, a friendly crowd full of enthusiastic supporters. Performer places are in high demand each year,” Mr Anstey said. “Spectators can expect to see gutsy performances, brilliant singing and plenty of legends in the making. And if the last few years are anything to go by, I think we can expect plenty of great costumes! “Castlemaine Idyll is an uplifting, collaborative community event which brings joy and connection to a wide cross section of our community. And in 2022, we are planning further avenues for community participation.” Mr Anstey said the event would be run according to COVID-safe guidelines, as it was in 2021. Ticket-holders will need to be double-vaxxed, as per government regulations. “Safety of our community is paramount to the organisers of Castlemaine Idyll,” Mr Anstey said. And as every year, there are a few simple rules: no BYO, no pets and no idiots. “Returning again will be our famous judges, great food and well-stocked bar – we will keep your gang, whether it’s family or mates, entertained for hours,” Mr Anstey said. Performer registration is now open for those interested in participating in 2022. Head to the Castlemaine Idyll Facebook page for registration details: www.facebook.com/ castlemaineidyll Lot 19 Art Space is a not-for-profit creative space and events venue committed to supporting local talent and the Mount Alexander community. Performer registration closes on Thursday January 20. Tickets are on sale from Monday February 7 at www.events.humanitix.com/idyll2022

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For the fourth year in a row the On Your Bike! school holiday program, supporting teens and tweens to ride safely to school, will be hosted by CycleSafe Mount Alexander. This year the group has extended the workshop to cover two towns – Castlemaine and Newstead. Newstead’s newly sign-posted tracks by the ‘Walks and Wheels’ Group have inspired a summer workshop in Newstead also. The popular workshop has a focus on how and where to ride safely around Castlemaine while being full of skill development through games and plenty of onbike practise. Funded by Healthy Heart of Victoria and Mount Alexander Shire, it will get you where you want to go – library, sports grounds and ice cream shops. Teens and tweens love the independence a bike brings. That was the impetus for 11-year-olds Scarlet and Indi of Campbells Creek, to attend the On Your Bike! program for teens and tweens in January last year. Travelling independently is a step towards the freedom that many young people search for and takes pressure off families who have busy parents and after school activities to manage.

“I loved the idea of building up Scarlet's bike skills so she could ride around independently without having to stick to footpaths,” Scarlet's mother Fiona said. “I felt it was important to understand road safety before starting high school and for my own peace of mind.” The On Your Bike! school holiday program begins with a focus on bike control skills. It also covers strategies for riding safely in and around town. The aim is to support students to develop the skills and know how to ride safely on roads when they have to, and also to learn how to choose low-risk environments. Scarlet and Indi both rode to school in Campbells Creek every day and intend to keep this going when they move to high school this year. “We met a lot of people at the workshop too, and I’ve seen them around town since," Scarlet said. Two of the other participants met and found they were going to the same high school and have continued their friendship. The On Your Bike! holiday program for teens and tweens will run in Castlemaine from 10am-3pm on January 19 and 20 and in Newstead on January 25. Visit CycleSafe Mount Alexander’s Facebook page for details.

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PETCARE The ins and outs of gastric ulcers

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Gastric ulcers are sores that can form on the lining along the digestive system. They can cause pain and discomfort to those they affect. Gastric ulcers can occur at any age in horses, but are more commonly seen in those who are involved with racing, endurance, showing and athletic activities. Symptoms can appear as loss of condition and a bad coat, poor appetite, avoidance of hard feed, grinding teeth, windsucking, seeming unsettled or unwilling to work. In order to diagnose and treat gastric ulcers appropriately, it is recommended to have a trained veterinarian perform a gastroscope procedure. This will enable to them to visualise the different regions of the stomach, oesophagus and upper region of the small intestine. A gastroscope procedure involves the placement of specialised equipment into the upper gastrointestinal tract to identify that an ulcer actually exists, to determine which part of the gastrointestinal tract may be affected and the severity of the ulcer. It is a painless procedure and is completed under sedation. After a diagnosis, a management plan can be incorporated into the horse’s treatment to ensure best results for every individual. The Gisborne Veterinary Clinic is running a gastroscope day on January, 25. To secure a place, contact the team by phoning 5428 2805.

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As temperatures rise across summer, RSPCA Victoria is reminding people that keeping pets safe and cool in the summer can save lives. Preparation is key when it comes to ensuring the safety of pets during summer and basic precautions can reduce the likelihood of animals suffering from heat stress. Keeping pets cool can be the difference between life and death. Take note of the temperature for animals who live outdoors and adapt plans to keep them cool. Make sure to include pets in holiday plans and never leave pets in cars, even in milder summer weather. Dr Liz Walker, CEO at RSPCA Victoria, says animals should never be left in hot cars, even for a short time, as the consequences can be tragic. "It only takes six minutes for a dog to die in a hot car as temperatures can rise to dangerous levels very quickly and can reach double the outside temperature even on mild days," she says. "Tinted windows, parking in the shade or leaving

windows down do not reduce the inside temperature significantly. "None of us want animals to suffer in the heat so always make plans for your pets to be kept happy and safe, even in milder summer weather." If pets do need to be left outside on warm days, it's important to provide them with shade and multiple sources of cool clean water. Ensure that water bowls can’t be tipped over and always provide more than one water source to account for leaks, evaporation and accidental spillage. If animals must be left outdoors all day, take note of where the sun and shade fall at the time of your departure and account for how they will shift throughout the day, making sure to provide more than one option for shelter. When preparing for a holiday, it's important to include pets in plans, either including them in the travel or ensuring they have proper care from friends, family, neighbours or a pet sitting service.

The hazards of summer Summertime means snakes and paralysis ticks may be more prevalent, which can mean an increased risk to your pet, and if affected, urgent veterinary attention is required. "The summer holiday period also acts as a reminder us to not feed certain food items to pets, such as onions from the barbecue or fatty leftovers from the table, which can be a real danger to pets, requiring veterinary attention,” says Dr Warwick Vale, president of the Australian Veterinary Association. Some local veterinary services may be reduced over the holiday season, as veterinary practices need to take a break to look after the team's wellbeing, and are unable to get staff to replace them, requiring temporarily closure.

"Veterinarians have not only faced the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic this year, but also continue to be affected by long-term workforce issues including low remuneration, poor mental wellness and an overall relative veterinary shortage due to high rates of attrition from the profession," Dr Vale says. The Australian Veterinary Association is asking all pet owners to be thoughtful, respectful and patient towards veterinarians as they deliver the necessary care to your pets. Pet owners can assist both their pet and their vet by being prepared over the holiday period by checking your local vet clinic’s opening hours, noting the location of your nearest afterhours emergency vet hospital, and in all cases – calling ahead to alert the vet practice that you are on your way. Be prepared for longer than usual wait times at veterinary practices, particularly veterinary emergency hospitals as they will be busy over the holiday season.

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The 'Community Listening Session' seminars for the planned Rural Roads Victoria Black Forest Drive lane removals are over. The session I attended began with the RRV regional boss crudely cherry-picking outdated crash data and telling the good folk of Woodend what they should think. We must not think it is a “bicycle project”, it’s a “safety project”. Only one option (removal of two traffic lanes to accommodate two wide bicycle lanes) was on the table. RRV would consider little tweaks to “improve” their grand scheme. Despite the obvious “divide and conquer” tactic of splitting into groups and placing a smooth RRV staffer as group leader to moderate and record discussion, all groups reported a top priority is to retain two lanes for traffic in both directions. No surprise, so obvious. It’s a major connecting highway from the M79 through to Daylesford. It is lengthy, hilly, twisting, has extreme mountain weather, carries heavy traffic. Vehicles must be able

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to overtake safely (no legal overtaking possible in RRV plan) and there must be capacity to cope in bushfires and emergencies. Lots of reasons to not mess with the inherent safety of the current dual carriageway. The sensible folk present were not gulled. They spoke calmly, thoughtfully and plainly, and might yet save RRV from a terrible mistake, but are they listening? Is anyone in government listening?

Gone on so long Chris Hooper, Castlemaine I can't believe that Coliban Water continues to discharge questionable 'wastewater' into the Campaspe River. This has gone on for so long as stated in the article 'Meeting labelled a sham' (Midland Express, December 21, 2021). That they can do this without seeming to consider the effects on fauna and flora in and around the river let alone landowners downstream seems amazing. The EPA is so slow at getting onto them, now giving them until March to begin accurate river flow measurements at the point of dumping. Essential services, water, gas and electricity should not be in the hands of profit-making businesses.

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Elizabeth Nelson, Castlemaine Your article on the new cat curfew in Mount Alexander Shire ('Councillor raises curfew concern', January 4) advised that the council had voted unanimously in favour of cats being confined to their owners' premises at all times. At the last council meeting for 2021, Cr Henderson described the cat curfew as "serious stuff" and admitted she is "not keen on cats" and wants to see "compliance and implementation" with regard to the new regulation. Supporters of the curfew refer to the statistic that pet cats have been found to kill approximately 80 million native birds annually in Australia. I cannot help wondering whether the Mount Alexander councillors, and all those who supported the curfew, eat birds themselves. Approximately 664 million chickens are killed for human consumption in Australia

each year. Chickens are intelligent birds who were once native to a particular place too. The suffering of chickens on crowded farms is well documented. What humans do to factory-farmed chickens is more cruel and morally culpable than what cats, acting on pure instinct, do to native birds. Having someone else do your killing for you does not exempt you from the responsibility for also killing birds. Those who disapprove of cats eating birds need to acknowledge their own eating of birds. In my mind it matters not whether that bird is native to this place or some other place. A bird is a bird.

Impacted by the pandemic Anne Savage, CEO, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia As I write, many local men with prostate cancer are struggling to ride the wave of the Omicron variant. Their treatment has been upturned by a health system under strain, and they face increasing uncertainty about the future. Local men and families who need information, advice, and support are urged to call Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s Telenursing Service. The service is staffed by expert nurses who are specially trained in all aspects of prostate cancer care. Whether you have questions about your treatment, or concerns about COVID’s impact on cancer patients, we are here to help. For men who are struggling with the psychological and emotional impacts of their diagnosis, our team is available to talk. We can also help connect you to support groups and assistance in your local area. This year, while the pandemic continues to bluster around us, over 18,000 Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As Australia’s number one prostate cancer charity, PCFA is here to ensure no man walks alone when a diagnosis strikes. Call us on 1800 220 099 or email enquiries@pcfa.org.au. Our services are made possible by community donations.

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It seems to me that Ian Braybrook seeks to apply differing standards of proof to those that support the restoration of the Wesleyan church in Chewton to those that wish it to be sold off. He states that "We applauded this sensible decision", referring to Mount Alexander Shire Council's decision of August 2017 to sell, since rescinded. Who are these "we" and was a poll taken? Were these "we" considered representative of a shire-wide opinion? He continues indignantly "that only 47 letters out of a population of 19000...." were received. But Ian then states that although he is only one voice "I am sure I speak for many ratepayers". Do these supporters that he is so certain about but doesn't quantify have a greater legitimacy than that of the 47 letter writers who would I am sure argue that they too have a significant level of support. I for one do not want to take the risk of a developer bulldozing our history to replace it with a monstrosity.

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CFA has locked in four Victorian suppliers to deliver more than 30,000 sets of the new CFA workwear ensemble to its volunteer members across Victoria. A total of $9 million is being invested to provide workwear for tens of thousands of volunteers across the state, including an initial $3M state government investment and an additional $6M from the Capability Funding Package stemming from Fire Services Reform. This funding will facilitate the production of more than 30,000 workwear sets for CFA volunteers across the state – a significant increase on the initial allocation to fund 9000 sets. Australian Defence Apparel has begun manufacturing the new CFA workwear garments including shirts, trousers, shorts and jackets; all of which will feature a distinctive dark blue colour, ‘Patriot Blue’ and the CFA emblem. CFA has also entered contracts with Goulburn Valley E&M to supply belts and buckles, Stewart & Heaton to produce caps and wide-brim hats, and Harcor Security Seals

to supply epaulettes and patches. CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook joined Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes in Bendigo to announce the contracts last week. Mr Cook said CFA was proud to not only deliver brand new, world-class workwear to its dedicated volunteers, but to also make a significant investment to support domestic suppliers. “We’re proud to be working with local suppliers like ADA, which is sourcing a significant amount of fabric domestically and using Australian manufacturers,” he said. “The new workwear is designed to be unique within the emergency services sector and will bolster the strong and recognisable identity CFA has within communities. “The workwear is tailored for both men and women, so our volunteers can feel comfortable wearing it while representing CFA.” A large-scale, staggered rollout of the new workwear to brigades across the state is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

Power pole replacement rolls out Electricity distributor Powercor will roll out a program to replace or reinforce 7000 power poles per year from this month, marking a significant shift in how network safety is proactively managed. The program involves a 65 per cent increase in the number of poles replaced or reinforced annually and will coordinate with other regional asset maintenance activities over the next five years. Powercor’s head of major projects and maintenance, Marcus Olive, said this expanded program was part of an updated Bushfire Mitigation Plan currently before Energy Safe Victoria for approval. “This program is an essential part of building a stronger and safer network,” Mr Olive said.

“With climate change, we are likely to experience higher winds, fiercer storms and a greater risk of bushfires. This program will help our network to be more resilient and able to fight the impacts of these extreme weather events on customers.” The Bushfire Mitigation Plan sets out a commitment to replace or reinforce at least 34,650 poles over the next five years (6930 poles per year). Mr Olive said the extensive program of works would be planned on a region-by-region basis and coordinated with other maintenance activities such as the replacement of pole-top assets like cross-arms, insulators and powerlines.

Super Quiz answers: 1. Josh’s Rainbow Eggs. 2. Campbells Creek. 3. Market Street. 4. Dominic Bonanno. 5. Castlemaine. 6. NSW. 7. Julia Roberts. 8. Four: Jacob Marley, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future. 9. Catherine Parr. 10. A bird.

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Quietly positioned at the top of Maltby Drive in the original first stage of the Ely Estate, this grand, classy home has had a full modern day upgrade to a high standard and offers great living with the functionality and convenience of local child care, aged care, schooling all within an easy stroll. Meticulously re-fashioned, the spacious home comprises four bedrooms with robes, two bathrooms, a studyoffice, modern central kitchen with walk-in pantry and a north facing sunroom, large open dining-family room that opens to a outdoors pergola, and a large lounge-dining room with Jestmaster fireplace and double aspect garden windows. The home has heating and cooling, quality windows, kitchen with large storage and Caesarstone benches, walk-in pantry, new bathrooms, and quality floor coverings throughout. There is a double garage, plus a parking bay perfect for a caravan with side street access from Brown Street. The gardens offer an impressive leafy aspect with summer shade from established plantings, plus there are vine covered pergolas, fruit trees, new lawn and secure fencing. Just over 2km from the shops and train station, this beautifully kept property has NBN connected and is in a fantastic, tightly held neighbourhood to enjoy easy living.

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Grand, classy entertainer on level grounds with leafy gardens 15 Maltby Drive, Castlemaine $885,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811

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A Year Like No Other, Australia’s best of the best property performers of 2021 The extraordinary momentum carried over from 2020, coupled with monetary and fiscal stimulus measures has contributed to an unprecedented year of growth and litany of outstanding results for the Australian residential housing market. CoreLogic’s annual Best of the Best Report, which provides the market’s most comprehensive suburblevel analysis of Australia’s best and worst performers including top sales, highest median values and strongest growth rates, reaffirms the market’s remarkable results. In reviewing the year that was, CoreLogic’s Head of Research Eliza Owen said the estimated value of Australia’s residential real estate had gone from $7.2 trillion at the end of November 2020, to reach a record high of $9.4 trillion in just 12 months. In addition, sales volumes climbed to an estimated 614,635 in the past 12 months, the highest level in almost 18 years, as dwelling values nationally increased 22.2% in the 12 months to November, the highest increase since 1989. “Strong housing market performance over the year was driven by multiple factors, including low interest rates, fiscal and institutional support for households, high household savings and relatively low levels of advertised stock,” she said. “Rates of housing turnover had also been relatively low for some years before these factors boosted housing demand, which may also explain the elevated volume of sales in the past 12 months, which at November was 32.6% above the decade annual average.” The 25.2% increase in regional dwelling values surpassed the performance of the combined capital cities (21.3%), which Ms Owen said was due to a variety of factors including extended lockdowns through 2021 and remote work trends. Higher-end lifestyle markets such as the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, the Northern Beaches in

Sydney and the Gold and Sunshine coasts in South East Queensland, were also among the year’s top performers, as internal movements from cities to regions increased. “This may in part be attributable to how COVID-19 continued to shape demand trends, with coastal or leafy settings being more desirable as some workers were empowered to work remotely,” she said. What’s Ahead in 2022? (Tim Lawless – CoreLogic) The ﬁnal months of 2021 saw housing values move through the fastest rate of annual growth since the late 1980s at a time when wages and household incomes hardly moved. The juxtaposition of higher housing values against low income growth has resulted in higher barriers to entry: it is becoming increasingly harder to raise a deposit and fund transactional costs such as stamp duty. It is likely housing affordability challenges will progressively weigh on housing demand over the year ahead. Considering the worsening housing affordability situation, and with a federal election to be held this year, home ownership and housing affordability are likely to be hot political topics across the major parties. Sellers have held the upper hand at the negotiation table but buyers are starting to regain some leverage. With demand outweighing advertised supply, vendors have been empowered. Nationally, homes were selling in 23 days early in 2021 with minimal negotiation on advertised prices, auction clearance rates were holding in the high 70% to early 80% range across the major auction markets and buyers were often experiencing a nasty case of FOMO. An early lift in interest rates and tighter credit policies are the other downside risks for housing. An early lift in the cash rate implies the economy has improved enough to tighten monetary policy, however housing markets are likely to be sensitive to any increase in the cost of debt. Similarly, a further tightening in

208 Edgecombe Road Kyneton

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Only 2 minutes out of town and set on 2.44 hectares (6 acres) this 1980s ranch-style brick veneer home sits at the end of a long driveway with tranquil rural vistas from every room. There is an understated, timeless style about this home – the 4 large bedrooms have full height windows to maximise natural light and air ﬂow and there are 3 spacious and airy living zones with pitched ceilings for effortless entertaining and relaxation.

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Highly desirable for its exclusive, elevated cul-de-sac position and tranquil rural backdrop, this picturesque family home delivers a high standard of living amidst 2 hectares (5 acres) of serene, park-like surrounds. The welcoming pin oak driveway and circular forecourt provides an indication of what to expect. The home is of superb build quality, with high ceilings, full height windows with framed views of the garden, privacy and scenic rural vistas.

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housing credit policies would also act as a dampener on housing activity. A more diverse performance is on the cards. The second half of 2021 highlighted a growing disparity between the performance of different capital city and regional housing markets. Trends in labour markets, demographic patterns, supply levels and affordability will all play a key role in how housing markets perform around the country. Although there are some headwinds building for the housing market, we expect national housing values will continue to rise in the short term. Even if interest rates rise earlier than expected, it is likely to be a gradual process. The cost of debt is likely to remain well below long term averages, continuing to support housing demand for an extended period of time. To receive a copy of the Corelogic Report, simply email reception@broadhurstproperty.com.au

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SOLD $960,000

SOLD $895,000

23 Simpson Street Kyneton

A Fifties Icon In A Revered Location

For Sale

EPR $880,000 - $960,000

The 1950s was an era dominated by a prosperous economy, a high standard of living, family-focused values and the 'suburban dream' of a house of one's own with the large family car, a TV in the lounge and the ubiquitous Hills Hoist and lemon tree in the back yard. The floor plan comprises 3 king-size bedrooms, central bathroom with original fixtures including pedestal basin, second renovated bathroom, renovated lightfilled kitchen with island bench and 2 distinct living zones for entertaining.

869 sqm

SOLD $1,220,000

Resort Living In Bushland Oasis

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EPR $1,100,000 - $1,200,000

Situated on 4,259 m² (1+ acre) in an idyllic bush setting within the private precinct of ‘Kyneton Bushland’ resort, this meticulously maintained 4-bedroom home (+study) is privately positioned away from the bustle of ‘town life’. The kitchen with stone benchtops and island bench, has a reassuring line of sight from the kitchen to the outdoors, which is ideal for watching children at play. A huge living and dining zone allows for effortless family gatherings. Quiet time is just as important as togetherness these days and the adjacent theatre room, separate ofﬁce/gym and upstairs leisure area allow for solitude too.

EPR $860,000 - $940,000

Perfectly positioned on a huge allotment, this charming 1960s brick veneer home is a rare opportunity with its retro trends having huge appeal. This well maintained triple fronted family home has immediate liveability plus enormous potential in its prized central location.

903 sqm

SOLD $370,000

49 Leared Drive Kyneton

For Sale

1960s Retro Beauty plus bonus Planning Permit for subdivision

0.43ha

Lot 2, 61 Pennos Road Taradale

Elevated Township Allotments With Stunning Views

For Sale

EPR $275,000 - $350,000

Located within the township boundary of historic Taradale, these prized allotments overlook the town and the landmark railway viaduct with postcard views of the surrounding district. These hilltop blocks embrace the quiet village life and are an ideal opportunity to begin your tree change or scale up from a smaller town property.

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2021, memoir/food, 304 pages From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen. Stanley Tucci grew up in an Italian American family that spent every night around the kitchen table. He shared the magic of those meals with us in The Tucci Cookbook and The Tucci Table, and now he takes us beyond the savoury recipes and into the compelling stories behind them. Taste is a reflection on the intersection of food and life, filled with anecdotes about his growing up in Westchester, New York; preparing for and shooting the foodie films Big Night and Julie & Julia; falling in love over dinner; and teaming up with his wife to create meals for a multitude of children. Each morsel of this gastronomic journey through good times and bad, five-star meals and burned dishes, is as heartfelt and delicious as the last, written with Tucci’s signature wry humour.

The Fell – Sarah Moss 2021, novella/literary fiction, 192 At dusk on a November evening in 2020 a woman slips out of her garden gate and turns up the hill. Kate is in the middle of a two-week quarantine period, but she just can’t take it anymore – the closeness of the air in her small house, the confinement. And anyway, the moor will be deserted at this time. Nobody need ever know. But Kate’s neighbour Alice sees her leaving and Matt, Kate’s son, soon realises she’s missing. And Kate, who planned only a quick solitary walk – a breath of open air – falls and badly injures herself. What began as a furtive walk has turned into a mountain rescue operation...

The Queen’s Gambit – Walter Tevis 1983, literary fiction, 244 When she is sent to an orphanage at the age of eight, Beth Harmon soon discovers two ways to escape her surroundings, albeit fleetingly: Playing chess and taking the little green pills given to her and the other children to keep them subdued. Before long, it becomes apparent that hers is a prodigious talent, and as she progresses to the top of the US chess rankings she is able to forge a new life for herself. But she can never quite overcome her urge to selfdestruct. For Beth, there’s more at stake than merely winning and losing.

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GOLF results Kyneton After the first round of Kyneton’s 54hole senior championship on Saturday the joint leaders are Peter Walsh and David Stark, both with 38 stableford points. The daily event went to David Pitcher (18) with 38 points, on a countback from Tien Ho (13). Ladies: Denise Murphy (17) with 38, from Julie Harris (27) on 31. Nearest the pins were Walsh, Adam Smith, Billy McKee, Desise Murphy, with Barry Keane and Jenny second shot to the 18th, and super pin. Countbacks were the order of the day in last Wednesday’s stableford. Men: Peter Cameron (16) with 40, from Russell Turner (17). Ladies: Robyn MacRae (28) with 41 points, from Denise Murphy (17). Lancefield A-grader Denis Davenport took out Lancefield’s monthly medal 0toclinch the on Saturday with a fine 757-68. Matthew Darby 83-14-69 led in the B-graders, and Malcolm Ive 98-28-70 was best in C-grade. Women’s champion Di Brennan continued her fine form from 2021 with 85-2570 to take out the medal on Wednesday, from Jenni Vennell 99-26-73. Nine-hole stableford: Lyn Murphison 16 points. Twilight 10 holes: Ken Ryan 19 points, on a countback from Gavin Winwood. There was fierce competition in the ‘Legends’ ranks last week with David Mannix (19) carding 41 points to edge out Peter McGill (9) and Barry Flentjar (19) both 40. Wayne Mee was NTP. Romsey On Saturday players had to cope with wet greens as well as damage on some greens from corellas. Damage was so extensive across most of Romsey Park a few areas of the rough looked like it had been ploughed! Despite the cool, damp conditions for the 4BBB stroke round some good scores were returned. It took an excellent back nine from Shannon Wright – Mick Nicholls Snr to card a 63 to emerge as winners from Ron Walker – Clive Mensworth, and Steve Wilkins – Davey Kenney 64. Mick Nicholls landed both NTPs. There was a tight finish in Wednesday’s Ambrose. Jenny Hartley, Darlene Baker and Beryl Cole won with 71-11.5-62.5, from Steve Wilkins – Davey Kenny 70-6.5-63 and Rob Slade – Pat Chisholm 71-6.564.5. Trentham Some good scores in all grades were returned at Trentham on Saturday. The best was 42 stableford points from B-grade Michael Hogan (16), from Kevin Sheedy on 41. Colin Wilson (11) took out A-grade with 40, aided by an eagle on the eighth, from Gary Cotton 39. Peter Gainey (24) won C-grade with 39, from Alan Moustafa 36. Ladies: A-grade went to Claire Perston with 39 points from Terri O’Callaghan 36, and Rhonda Holcombe excelled with 40 points in B-grade, ahead of Rachael Mitchell 38. Woodend A large field and some good scoring highlighted Woodend’s monthly medal event on Saturday. Paul ‘Pablo’ Evans earned the medal with a blistering 74-14-60, with A-grade runner-up Murray Bradley carding 75-1362. EJ Whitton topped B-grade with 78-1662, from Denis Barker 80-16-64. The school holiday golf program for boys and girls aged seven to 15 begins today, and continues on January 13, 18 and 20. Conducted by PGA coach Jake Killeen, the program in a fun environment provides the chance to built on golf basics.

Full attention: From left – Lancefield’s Steve Climas and Peter White, Gisborne’s Colin Marsh, Ian Ball and Russell Walker await the outcome of a skipper’s bowl on Saturday.

Tigers lead way at half mark Bill West

Written off by many at the start of the season, Lancefield heads the Highlands division one pennant ladder at the halfway mark, with Kyneton Golf, Gisborne and Romsey the others in the top four. In the battle for top place on Saturday, the Tigers stunned the visiting Gisborne lineup, racing to a 44-15 lead at the halftime break. No one could have predicted this halftime blowout margin, with the home side’s 'having fun' philosophy bearing dividends; Bev Holmes’ rink dominated to lead Gary Candy 22-3, Jeff Holmes led Alan Higgins 14-5 and Chris Jolly was in fine form, curtailing the unbeaten Ethan Higgins line-up. A half-time pep talk saw the visitors grab nine shots across the board on resumption, but the overall deficit was too much to make up though Candy’s crew rallied strongly in the latter stages. After losing to Broadford before Christmas, Lancefield bounced back for a crucial 15-shot win overall. Gisborne now looks to make amends on Saturday against fifth-placed Romsey. Successive losses to Trentham and now Broadford may have left Romsey lamenting, anticipating a win at home despite being below full strength. Cam Austin’s four won well but Broad-

ford finished with two rinks up in a good performance. Kyneton Golf’s winning streak continued, this time by 19 shots at Kilmore, with the in-form Graham Edwards’ rink home by 16. Golf aims to take over top spot with a win at Tigerland on Saturday. A runaway victory to Mark Smoljo’s rink ensured Kyneton held off a resilient Diggers Rest by nine shots. Smoljo’s 21-shot margin was the biggest individual win of the round. Current ladder: Lancefield 107, Kynton Golf 105, Gisborne 97, Romsey 93, Trentham 84, Kynton 77, Kilmore 64, Broadford 61, Diggers Rest 32. MACEDON UPSET Division two ladder-leader Macedon stumbled, failing to win a rink away to sixth-placed Kilmore, while Gisborne gained an important all-rinks-up win to take over third spot from Romsey. At home, Woodend consolidated with all rinks up against Broadford. There are plenty of teams still in contention in this division. Ladder: Macedon 109, Woodend 104, Gisborne 96, Romsey 87, Broadford 87, Kyneton Golf 79, Kilmore 71, Kyneton 46, Trentham 41. Division three did not play on Saturday. DIVISION 1 Kyneton 70 d Diggers Rest 61. C. Vin-

The new champions In a dramatic day’s play, Ann Shipcott and Gordon Charles (pictured) emerged as Lancefield Bowling Club’s singles champions on Sunday. Remarkably, Charles had to wait for 29 years to emulate his first title, when he defeated Bern Shannon 25-10 in 1993. In contrast, Shipcott only took up bowls when she moved to Lancefield nine years ago, and her game improved a notch with the chance to play as skipper for the first time this season. In a close women’s final, Shipcott showed no nerves against Sue Holmes who had previously eliminated title favourite Bev Holmes in a high-quality semi-final. On what proved to be the final end, Holmes held three close shots for game, only to see Shipcott produce a perfect final bowl to end up beside the jack for a 25-22 victory. In the men’s semi-finals, Charles advanced 25-22 when former titleholder Jeff Holmes drove and unfortunately removed all his own bowls. Defending champ Gary Choate excelled with a 22-13 semi-final victory over Peter White. In the final, Choate led 17-12 only for Charles to fight back. An unexpected four shots a final end gave the rejuvenated Charles a 25-21 triumph.

cent 21 lost to K. Geisler 22, M. Smoljo35 d B. Reidy 14, P. Ryan 14 lost to R. Treweek 25. Lancefield 62 d Gisborne 47. C. Jolly 14 lost to E. Higgins 19, B. Holmes 25 d G. Candy 14, J. Holmes 23 d A. Higgins 14. Kilmore 54 lost to Kyneton Golf 68. J. Reimann 15 lost to A. Plowman 22, P. Newell 15 lost to G. Edwards 31, P. Skehan 24 d A. Barker 15. Romsey 60 lost to Broadford 64. C. Austin 24 d D. Ellis 15, D. Ely 17 lost to D. Kelly 27, J. Beaumont 19 lost to R. Chapman 22. Trentham a bye. DIVISION 2 Trentham 62 d Kyneton 48. M. Bruton 18 d W. Hartigan 15, P. Healy 22 d M. Bermingham 17, M. Hinneberg 22 d R. Ackroyd 16. Kilmore 61 d Macedon 44. K. Owens 20 d G. Dickenson 18, L. Hodgson 23 d S. Gillman 13, G. Cramp 18 d R. Stapleton 13. Romsey 49 lost to Gisborne 58. R. Kozolins 16 lost to L. Ball 18, N. Williamson 17 lost to B. Wylie 20, A. Laing 16 lost to R. Newton 20. Woodend 68 d Broadford 45. N. Bickerdyke 21 d A. Goring 15, S. Pickles 24 d J. Bruce 16, M. Dornau 23 d J. Fitzgerald 23.

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COVID crisis hits cricket Bill West

The future of Gisborne District Cricket Association’s 2021-2022 season hangs in the balance, due to the recent huge upsurge of COVID cases in Victoria. The GDCA’s board of management met late last week and ended up cancelling round seven matches scheduled for last Saturday, and suspended round eight matches listed for this Saturday. Association president Rob McIntyre summarised the situation on Sunday, explaining that in the previous week clubs have been reporting a large number of their players have been infected with the

virus, or are isolating as close contacts. The clubs have indicated they will find it difficult to field teams over the coming weeks. It’s clearly a ‘wait and see’ situation for the GDCA, which caters for 76 teams ranging from top level McIntyre Cup and Johnstone Shield right through to junior boys and girls sides and women’s teams. “We will continue to monitor the number of infections at our clubs over the next week and make a decision as to whether our competition can return to play in round nine. “However, experts are predicting this current COVID wave will not peak until the

end of January, which could put the rest of the cricket season in jeopardy,” McIntyre warned. The GDCA covers a wide area and is keeping in close contact with Cricket Victoria, which is generally conversant with the latest government and health authorities decision making on COVID. The ongoing release of high numbers of COVID cases and the rush to get tests may well have spooked some families associated with cricket across the area. Several teams in the top grades were largely decimated through unavailability of players due to infections and/or isolating as close contacts.

The Sunbury and Gisborne areas in particular have sustained rising virus or inter-related impacts on cricket clubs. The board of management is very conscious of its duty of care not only to players of all ages, but to umpires and spectators as well. Initially the association was accepting of forfeits in junior and lower grades, but the situation spiralled whereby the only way some top teams could field sides would be to include very young players to make up numbers, making them non-competitive. It is understood several other major country competitions are in a similar predicament to the GDCA.

GDCA teams do well

Gisborne District Cricket Association has just completed a successful week of junior male and female representative matches. The association sent an Under 17 and two Under 14 female teams to the Northern Rivers Junior Country Week for the first time. The U14A’s (pictured) defeated Goulburn Murray in the final, and the Under 17s fell just short in their final against Shepparton. In Central Highlands Region Country Week for junior males, the GDCA Under 15s defeated Ballarat in a rain interrupted final played at Darley, while Ballarat beat Gisborne in the Under 13 final. Competing associations were Castlemaine, Ballarat, Gisborne, Grampians, Grenville and Maryborough. In the combined Barwon – Central Highlands Championships, the GDCA’s Under 15 and Under 17 teams remain undefeated after five rounds of competition. This Sunday the Unders 15s meet Ballarat and the Under 17s play Colac in their finals on Sunday in Ballarat. Results and scores of representative matches are on the Central Highlands Region MyCricket link. GDCA president Rob McIntyre extended congratulations to the coaches, team managers and players who represented the association with distinction. “A thank-you to he players’ parents for their assistance and support as well,” he added. Due to the impact of COVID some associations withdrew teams from scheduled matches.

Play badminton Macedon Ranges Badminton Club begins its 2022 season today, Tuesday January 11. The club hosts two sessions per week on Tuesday evenings from 8pm and on Thursday mornings from 9.30am (from January 27). If you would like to play, email macedonrangesbadminton@gmail.com, contact David, 0419 589 425, Leith, 0402 791 263, or Kerry (Thursdays), 0408 505 510. Or just go along. The club welcomes any player regardless of skill level, even if you've never played before. So go along and encourage your friends to join in.

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Riddell District Football Netball league’s 2022 season will begin on Saturday, April 2. Day matches are: Macedon v Riddell (Puka Up Cup); Romsey v Wallan (CFA Cup); Melton Centrals v Western Rams. A night match between WoodendHesket and Lancefield will take place at Gilbert Gordon Reserve. Diggers Rest has the bye. The full season’s fixture was released just prior to Christmas.

Paris Gem with trainer Sue Naylor after winning the The Polvin Fencing Straight Hcp at Mornington on Sunday. Photo: Scott Barbour/Racing Photos

‘Gem’ tops $100,000 mark Bill West

Paris Gem, purchased for $800 as a weanling, won easily at Mornington on Sunday to take her stake earnings to $100,793. Trainer Sue Naylor did a great job to have the seven-year-old mare primed to win the fillies and mares race over 1600m, as she was fresh from a 20 weeks' spell. Naylor prepares the galloper on her property off the Woodend-Tylden Road, and races her with partner James Fowler. It was Paris Gem’s 50th race start, and her fourth win, starting as a $16 chance. Naylor says the mare is honest with a lovely temperament, and easy to train. In-form mature age apprentice Sheridan Clarke had the winning ride, and followed up her win on the Maldon-trained Savoie at Stawell on Friday. Clarke began race riding late last year, and has already chalked up 10 winners in a short space of time.

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