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Les Vearing is proud to have served in the FFMVic team for more than 40 years.
COMMITTED TO THE JOB Day honours list with the presentation of an Australian Fire Service Medal, Mr Vearing said he'd had had a long, challenging but rewarding career with FFMVic. "I began working on the ground and was among those to battle the blazes on Ash Wednesday in 1983 where we saw some crazy fire behaviour," he said. "More recently I have been working as an incident controller, mainly based out of Bendigo, and worked to support firefighting teams on the ground on Black Saturday. "I was hardly home in the summer of 2019/2020, my wife hardly saw me. I spent nearly my whole summer in East Gippsland as we battled fires at Swifts Creek and Orbost near Bairnsdale. Then COVID struck
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and I've been home a lot!" Mr Vearing also works on firebombing helicopters out of Bendigo Airport once a month during the fire season assisting to coordinate drops. He said he was proud to play a role in supporting the community on what could be some of the toughest days of their lives. "It can be very devastating at times," he said. "My main job these days is working with the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning to coordinate fire investigations across the state. "I run a lot of fire investigation training for DELWP, other fire agencies and police. In fact we run the main Bushfire Investigation
Training for the state here in Castlemaine each year." Mr Vearing said the best thing Victorians could do to support FFMVic and fellow fire authorities was to prepare their properties for summer now. "We have had a lot of rain and we are expecting more and this means a lot of late growth and potential risk of grassfires. Now is the time to do the groundwork and prepare your property for summer," he said. "Don't leave it until it's too late. We get a lot of call outs in November as a result of ride-ons and slashers but by then it's a bit too late. We only need a couple of warm days for the grass to dry out so start preparing early."
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Castlemaine's Les Vearing is among 27 central Victorian Forest Fire Management Victoria firefighters recognised for their longstanding commitment to protecting communities and the environment from bushfires. The staff, who together have a combined 600 years of service, were awarded with a National Medal and Clasps on behalf of the Office of the Governor-General at a virtual presentation on September 27. Mr Vearing (First Clasp and Second Clasp 35 years) was joined by fellow Castlemaine residents Damian Sharrock (National Medal 15 years) and John Hosking (First Clasp 25 years) in receiving awards. Previously recognised on the Australia
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Police have arrested three people in relation to a series of targeted commercial burglaries in Woodend, Riddells Creek, Romsey and other regional towns last month. A group of offenders broke into 13 small businesses between September 5-28, stealing or attempting to steal ATMs and safes using cutting equipment. It’s alleged the group stole a total of about $70,000. The investigation related to the theft of an ATM from a general store in Eynesbury and a standalone ATM in Hillside. The same group is believed to have made several other attempts to steal ATMs from businesses at Woodend, Riddells Creek, Romsey and Cobblebank, causing considerable damage to properties. Businesses in Romsey, Weir Views, Riddells Creek, Lara and Hillside had nearby broadband cables cut before the incidents, causing about $250,000 worth of damage to telecommunication lines. On October 1, police executed three search warrants in Melton and Melton South resulting in the arrest of three people. A 28-year-old man from Melton South was charged with multiple offences including 11 counts of burglary, nine counts of theft, 19 counts of criminal damage and commit offence while on bail. He was remanded to face the Geelong Magistrate’s Court on January 11. A 45-year-old man from Melton was charged with multiple offences including 10 counts of burglary, nine counts of theft, 18 counts of criminal damage, possess steroids and possess cannabis. He was remanded to face the Geelong Magistrate’s Court on January 11. A 29-year-old woman from Melton South was charged with eight offences including burglary and theft. She was bailed to face court at a later date. Western Region Crime Squad Detective Senior Sergeant Matthew Kershaw said the burglaries were "brazen and low acts" that had caused considerable damage to small business and extensive damage to telco company data lines. “These are serious and concerning offences and police will go to great lengths to catch anyone who threatens the livelihoods of small business owners," he said. “Small towns may be quiet as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns, but that certainly hasn’t stopped police from keeping a close eye on criminal activity.”
Camp seeks support
For 30 years the Victorian Blue Light Youth Camp, which has a base in Maldon, has provided learning opportunities for vulnerable and at-risk youths. Victorian Blue Light Youth Camp is seeking support to develop a series of youth mental health programs. For 30 years the camp, which has a base in Maldon, has provided learning opportunities for vulnerable and at-risk youths through programs that foster personal development, learning, leadership and trust. Now the camp is developing a program to support youth through the pandemic based on research that teenagers are particularly vulnerable to increased risk and issues associated to mental health. The recent Coping with COVID report, compiled by headspace, the national youth mental health foundation, found that 74 per cent of young
respondents reported their mental health was worse since the outbreak of COVID-19. “We know that COVID-19 has taken a huge toll on young Australians, especially when it comes to their mental health,” said Jon Mitchell, executive general manager of the Maldon camp. “Right now, we’re developing a range of new programs to get ahead of this challenge so we can help those youth who are at risk of further mental health issues in the future.” Work to start the development of the new programs is already under way, and Jon and the camp’s team have set themselves an ambitious fundraising target of $50,000 to ensure the program’s success.
“It’s really important to us that these new programs help us achieve our goal to make a positive impact in the community among young people,” Jon said. “COVID-19 has taken a lot away from young people at a time in their lives when they should be enjoying themselves. "The impacts of it are going to be felt for a long while, so anything we can do to help will definitely make a difference to someone’s life. “We have the powerful solution with these new programs we’re developing, but we need support and funding to deliver them.” To learn more or to donate, visit the Victorian Blue Light Youth Camp’s Go Fund Me page at: gofundme.com
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS Whole Prime Grade Beef Rump $13.99kg Beef Brisket (low and slow) $12.99kg Bolar Blade Beef Roast $13.99kg Residents who suffered injury or major damage to their property can apply for one-off disaster recovery payments. Recovery Victoria Residential Storm and Flood Clean-up are encouraged to register by October 31. The October 31 cut-off date is for new registrations only. If you have already registered and are waiting for a call-back, site assessment, or works to begin, this cut-off date does not apply to you. For details on the clean-up program, call 1800 560 760 or visit: brv.vic.gov.au/ cleanup
STORM RECOVERY SESSIONS Macedon Ranges Shire Council is hosting two storm online recovery sessions for those who were impacted, following sessions in Lancefield, Romsey and Kyneton earlier this year. The sessions will be held at 6.30pm,
Wednesday October 13 for Macedon, Mount Macedon and surrounds, and 6.30pm, Wednesday October 20 for Woodend, Ashbourne and surrounds. Representatives from the council, Bushfire Recovery Victoria, DELWP, CFA, Parks Victoria, SES and Sunbury Cobaw Community Health will be available to speak with residents and provide advice and information. As well as updates, these sessions will give the community an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback. Register your attendance and submit any questions you would like addressed at: mrsc.vic.gov.au/storm-recovery If you have an immediate need for advice or support call the Recovery Operations Centre on: 5422 0237 or email recovery@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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Macedon Ranges residents who were impacted by the June storms can now apply for federal disaster recovery payments. The council was only added to the Australian Government Disaster Payments list on October 6 despite extensive damage to the region. Residents who suffered injury or major damage to their property can apply for the one-off, non-means tested payment of $1000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child. McEwen MP Rob Mitchell said he was disappointed the government had taken so long to include the Macedon Ranges. "It was really bewildering that Macedon Ranges had been left off the list when we know that so many across Macedon, Woodend, Newham, Lancefield and Gisborne were badly hit by ferocious winds," he said. “We know that more than 1000 requests for help were made in our area after the storm ripped through our area, with enormous swathes of trees torn down causing significant damage to many properties, cutting road access, power and host of other severe problems." Macedon Ranges Shire Council continues the secondary impact assessment call process, which involves calling residents and landowners across multiple townships and districts. Municipal recovery manager Tony Grimme said the assessment team’s work had revealed about 340 people had not previously reported the damage on their property to council or other authorities. For details about the Australian Government Disaster Payments visit: disasterassist.gov.au or phone 180 22 66.
Truck driver fatality
Police are investigating a fatal collision in Gisborne involving a truck on Sunday morning. Investigators believe a truck was in the truck stop adjacent to the Calder Freeway, northbound, when it left the road and rolled over. Police patrolling the area located the truck down the embankment just after 7am. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at: crimestoppersvic. com.au
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Race on to protect heritage
Early works on Gisborne's Melbourne-Kilmore Road intersection will begin this month while the fight continues to preserve nearby heritage. The $12.5 million state government upgrade to improve traffic flow and pedestrian crossings puts at risk a historic bluestone bridge and channel and significant trees. Macedon Ranges Shire Council intervention last year saw Regional Roads Victoria agree to protect the heritage bridge and channel, but RRV revealed in June a bridgeover-bridge solution was no longer viable. The council is now progressing planning scheme amendment C143, which would offer formal heritage protection, but no formal agreement exists to pause works until this is resolved. Council's director of planning and environment, Angela Hughes, told the Express the council "hopes RRV will respect the heritage significance of the Bunjil Creek bridge".
"As there is no interim heritage overlay to prevent RRV proceeding with its planned works, it is still possible these may run in tandem with the amendment," Ms Hughes said. "The council has been in ongoing discussions with all relevant Victorian Government agencies to try to achieve design and drainage solutions for this roads projects that protect the historic Bunjil Creek bridge and channel." The council sent RRV’s new regional director formal notice on September 23 of its proposed planning scheme amendment. Public submissions to the draft amendment have been sought by November 12. Last week, Minister for Roads Ben Carroll announced crews would soon be onsite to begin service relocations for powerlines, water mains and telecommunication cables. He said service relocations were due to finish in Janu-
ary when crews would proceed with the construction of the new roundabout and the new crossing over Bunjil Creek. Mr Carroll said consultation, road safety, heritage and environmental assessments determined a roundabout as the best solution for the intersection as it would increase safety and visibility while improving traffic flow. “We have listened to the community about the importance of improving visibility, traffic flow and pedestrian access at this intersection while retaining Gisborne’s village feel," Mr Carroll said. “Roundabouts are generally safer than traffic lights because they naturally encourage drivers to reduce their speed when approaching an intersection. They also improve the angle of impact, so if a crash does occur, there is a lower risk of serious injury.” The busy intersection currently sees 12,000 drivers each day. The upgrade was an election commitment.
Tutors continue
The state’s successful school tutor program will continue until the end of 2022. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced $230.4 million will extend the individual learning support program that has assisted during the pandemic. The program has called on pre-service teachers, teachers on leave, retired teachers and casual relief teachers to sign up and get back in the classroom. At least one tutor was placed in all government schools. While the past two years have seen some students thrive with the flexibility and self-direction remote learning gave them, for others this period has been profoundly difficult – and the tutors have worked both in the classroom and through remote learning to identify and support the students who needed extra help with their learning. Students who struggled most during the pandemic included those with low levels of English, those already at risk of disengaging from school, or those with home environments not conducive to online learning. Schools are responsible for employing their tutors based on the needs of their students, with tutors offering a range of expertise, experience and support to the students who need it most. The extra support for onsite tutors in 2022 will also ensure teaching teams can continue to provide dedicated and individualised support for students who need help.
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CHIRP Community Health are running pop-up COVID-19 Screening Clinics. For testing times and locations, visit chirp.org.au, or call 5479 1000 for an appointment. Castlemaine Health is operating a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic weekdays (except Thursday). For details, visit castlemainehealth.org.au or call 5471 3555 (option 5). Bookings are essential, with limited walk-in vaccinations for Astra Zeneca only, dependent on supply on the day.
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Proposed renaming of Jim Crow Creek Council is working in conjunction with Hepburn Shire Council, North Central Catchment Management Authority and DJAARA (formerly the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) to propose the renaming of Jim Crow Creek in Newstead, Green Gully and Strangways. The proposal is due to the historic racism associated with the name. The new name proposed by the Traditional Owners is Larni Barramal Yaluk (Home of the Emu Creek) in Dja Dja Wurrung language. Submissions should be addressed to the Governance Unit at info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450, and received by 12 November 2021.
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mediately worked to extinguish the fire," Lt Moody said. "Due to ignited fuel that was running from the vehicle, B class foam was used. Bunding was used to stop the fuel spreading into any water courses. "Victoria Police were also requested due to the suspicious nature of the incident." Anyone with information is urged to contact Gisborne Police on 5428 2500 or Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.
No change on Romsey aged care A rescission motion has not changed the outcome of an application for a 120-bed residential aged-care facility for Romsey. Last week Macedon Ranges' councillor Anne Moore took aim at the council's 5-3 vote in favour of the proposal, claiming the decision was made "purely on emotional grounds". The aged-care facility aims to fill a void of services in the east but threatens to extend Romsey’s town boundary. The SignatureCare facility would be built on 8.4 hectares of Rural Living land at the corner of Melbourne-Lancefield Road and Hutchinsons Lane. The land directly borders the current town boundary but is not a part of it. Council officers had advised refusal of the application based on land suitability, use, location outside the town boundary and neighbourhood/amenity impacts.
In her push to overturn the council's decision, Cr Moore presented further details of the land's history and its zoning. Crs Annette Death and Rob Guthrie also raised concern about the loss of high quality agricultural land. "We only get one opportunity to get this right," Cr Death said. "Once this land is developed – and, this development has a large footprint – we cannot get that quality agricultural land back." "The Romsey Structure Plan is still progressing, this is not the time to be making decisions on land outside the urban zone." It was not, however, enough to sway the vote. Councillors supporting the original decision stressed the need for services, lack of suitable available land within the township, land positioning and the zoning that allows for the use. "The planning scheme does not say
'no' – it's a 'yes document'. It says there are guidelines we must follow or consider when making a determination on an application," Cr Geoff Neil said. He agreed the best location would be within the town's boundary and felt, with limited other options, this location was "the next best thing". Cr Janet Pearce said part of the Rural Living Zone was to allow for diversity. She said no new information presented had changed the way she weighed up her decision. Supporting the rescission were Crs Moore, Guthrie, Anderson and Death. Supporting the original council decision were Crs West, Ridgeway, Pearce, Neil and Bonanno. The application is still subject to a VCAT appeal against the council’s failure to determine the matter within statutory timeframes.
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Agribusiness support A new Agriculture Resilience and Recovery Program has launched to boost recovery of agriculture and food supply chain businesses in rural and regional Victoria. The new program provides grants of between $10,000 and $300,000 to support on-farm infrastructure, business upgrades and new facilities to enable businesses to adapt their operations to COVIDSafe settings. Three types of business support are available through the program: Business Resilience and Recovery, Place-based Worker Support, and Training and Education. Grants will provide support for businesses as they prepare for upcoming peak seasons including spring shearing, grains harvest and meat processing, and horticulture’s peak picking and packing season. For details, visit: agriculture.vic.gov. au
New artwork presentation The sound piece Passing (Round) is playing daily at Kyneton’s Campaspe (Boregam) River Walk under the Mollison Street bridge from 10am until 5pm. The Kyneton Contemporary Art Triennial has had to reschedule its event, Holding the Circle, due to the ongoing restrictions and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. Co-director Clare Needham said the event would now take place from March 19–27, 2022. "As a celebration of our original launch date of October 9, and to lift our spirits in these uncertain times, we would like to present an outdoor project by Naarm|Melbourne based artist, Hanna Tai," Ms Needham said. "Tai explores the different ways our daily experiences can connect to bigger things that are harder to see or articulate. "Her three-part project, Passing, will consist of
a choral sound piece, a flowering native garden and a series of flags at the Kyneton Scout Hall." The artwork will be freely accessible to the public from October 9–17, with the sound piece Passing (Round) playing at the Campaspe (Boregam) River Walk under the Mollison Street bridge from 10am until 5pm. Passing (Round) is performed by the Woodend-based Pollyphonics Choir, written in collaboration with choir conductor Polly Christie, and recorded by Kyneton-based Jed Palmer. Tai said Passing reflected on our experiences of time during endless COVID-19 induced lockdowns – where something can seem to pass in an instant and at the same time take forever,
resonating through everything. "Making visible the transforming qualities of nature, cycles of time and the interconnected things that permeate our everyday, Passing invites audiences to experience their surroundings as places of temporal, sensory and cosmic connection," the artist said. Newly planted to align with spring, Tai's garden will grow and evolve for months and years to come. The garden, sound piece and flags are a suite of offerings that inspire thought and activate an awareness of our environment. To learn more about Holding the Circle, visit www.kynetoncontemporary.com
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Castlemaine Seed Library coordinator Eliza-Jane Gilchrist (at front) with some of the keen crew of seed library volunteers. Photo: Eve Lamb Eve Lamb Five years after the seed of an idea was planted, Castlemaine's innovative seed library has blossomed and this month is celebrating its fifth birthday by launching a new website. "If you haven't come across it yet, the Castlemaine Seed Library is a wonderful community resource," coordinator Eliza-Jane Gilchrist says. "People donate seeds, a group of volunteers package them up and then they're made available, on a board in the library, to anyone to take for free." It all means that a wide range of vegetable, herb and flower seeds, which do well in the local climate, are readily available for gardeners from experienced green thumbs to complete newbies to try out in their own patch and then
make a 'return' by donating seeds they've grown themselves back to the library. Eliza-Jane says the seed library has 'loaned' out 6196 packets of seeds since it began and now has at least 500 borrowers, with that number growing during the lockdowns of the past two years. "We got a community grant from Mount Alexander Shire last year to help us to do a couple of things to strengthen the organisation," she says. "One was to make a website, which former coordinator Dayna Morrissey has taken on. "This is just coming online now at www.castlemaineseedlibrary.org.au to coincide with our fifth birthday." Further demonstrating the concept's success, when the seed library's enthusiastic band of volunteers held a seedling stall at the Wesley Hill Market the Saturday
before last they raised a tidy sum toward running costs for the next two years. In fact the seedling stall went so well, committee members say they're now looking forward to also contributing seedlings to The Castlemaine Hub's upcoming Spring Garden Fete fundraiser set for Saturday October 23. Seed library volunteers like Jacquie Carr say there's much to love about the seed library, particularly naming the need to be mindful of food security among these. "The thing I enjoy most is fact that people can actually borrow seed for free and we're saving individuals' heritage seeds that no agricultural corporation can own," she says. Fellow seed library volunteer Jane Mallick says more volunteers are always welcome as the seed library looks forward to flourishing far into the future. "Don't worry, we'll be around a lot longer," she says.
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Shires prioritised
Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander have been named priority locations in the state government’s bid to address a critical shortfall in regional social and affordable housing. Last month, Minister for Housing Richard Wynne called for developers and landowners in regional Victoria to present developments or vacant land that could be used. “As Victoria continues to grow, so does demand for social and affordable housing,” Mr Wynne said. “We are calling on landowners and developers to put their hand up to help make a contribution towards the future of their community, create jobs and put a roof over the heads of Victorians who need it the most.” The government is investing $80 million to address the regional Victoria critical housing shortage, with recent rental market data showing housing affordability has fallen to its lowest level since 2000. Minister Wynne said there was an opportunity for landowners and builders to grow the supply of housing under the government’s landmark $5.3 billion Big Housing Build. The government is investing $1.25 billion into new social and affordable housing in regional Victoria as part of the Big Housing Build, which includes minimum investment guarantees for 18 regional Local Government Areas. The Victorian Budget 2020/21 announced a minimum investment of $30 million to see new homes built in Gisborne and Kyneton.
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Spring into science A raft of COVID-safe events this spring is the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and learn about your local environment. Spring is when your backyard and local parks and gardens come to life. Birds are busy, reptiles are waking up and flowers are showing off. The North Central Catchment Management Authority has collated a series of events to celebrate National Water Week and the arrival of spring, and you can do them all in your neighbourhood. “Spring into Citizen Science aims to connect the community to nature, as well as get them involved in gathering important information about the world around them,” North Central CMA citizen science coordinator Tania Macleod said. “By simply collecting little bits of information, you can become a citizen scientist and help researchers understand more about the health of our natural world. “There are no age limits to taking part, and all the activities are perfect for the whole family.” The Great Southern Bioblitz runs from October 22 to 25 and encourages community members to record what’s around them. “Citizen scientists from across the southern hemisphere will record all the living species in their part of the world,” Ms
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Macleod said. “All you need to do is download the iNaturalist app and make observations during the collection period. “There are three registered projects in our area, and if you live anywhere in our catchment you can click on our event and make observations from wherever you are. “It’s simple, and a lot of fun.” Other Spring into Citizen Science events include the Australian Backyard Bird Count form October 18 to 24, the Great Australian Platypus Search until November 21, and the chance to identify local pollinators during Australian Pollinator Week from November 13 to 21. “During National Water Week from October 18 to 24, Coliban Water is hosting Explore your Backyard, a series of free online sessions to encourage people to grow their gardening skills and explore their local neighbourhood,” Ms Macleod said. “The activities include sessions for children of all ages, as well as a heap of activities adults can also get involved in. “Just remember to follow current COVID-19 safety guidelines when taking part.” To find out more about Spring into Citizen Science, visit the events page at www.nccma.vic.gov.au
Friends of Vision Australia Kyneton has for many years been selling fundraising calendars to the local community, but is no longer able to do so. The group has been advised that the calendars will now be available for purchase only on Vision Australia's website at shop.visionaustralia.org (go to menu, then option five for diaries and calendars) or by phoning 1800 037 773 (ask for the Vision Australia shop). "Unfortunately our local group of Friends of Vision Australia will not be receiving an order of calendars to sell from now on," spokesperson Jean Hedington said. "Thank you to those who have supported our fundraising efforts over several years, we appreciate your support."
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Royal takes top honour artists, managers, booking agents, publicists - the real who's who of the Victorian music industry. It's great to receive that recognition from our peers," he said. Heath said the award honour was fabulous recognition of all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to make the historic venue a success. "The Theatre Royal prides itself on paying our artists and our staff properly. We see it as a bit like an eco-system we need to support each other to keep the industry alive," he said. He said that without the support of artists and the community this award would not have been possible. "We know the community takes great pride in the theatre and its history and their ongoing support has kept us going during a really challenging 18 months. We hope they will be proud of this achievement," he said. Heath said the award would also not have been possible without the efforts of their incredible staff.
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Castlemaine's Theatre Royal has won the award for Best Regional/ Outer Suburban Venue (over 50 gigs per year) at the Music Victoria Awards 2021. This is the fourth time the local venue has claimed the honour, making it the most successful regional venue in that category in the history of the awards. The award includes $3000 prize money from the Bendigo Bank. The announcement was made at Thursday night's second ever livestreamed Industry Awards event, which was broadcast live on Channel 31 and the web. Castlemaine Theatre Royal's Tim Heath said they were thrilled to once again win the honour. "It's quite a feat! The awards have been running for about 10 years and our award category was previously by public vote but is now in the industry section. Therefore it's voted by the
"They have worked so hard to keep the venue open and operating successfully, they have been right across all the changing restrictions and ensuring we are complying with everything we need to be to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the community," he said. "We are blessed to have some extremely talented people on our team including our world class in-house live sound engineer Mark Woods who toured the US with Aussie band Men at Work and later worked with Tina Turner. "Fortunately for us he decided to retire to country Victoria and we have had the pleasure of working with him for a number of years now." The Royal hosted some fantastic acts over the past 12 months including Dan Sultan, Tribute to the Triffids and a New Year's Eve gig with The Murlocs. And Heath said the popular outdoor gigs featuring local artists will make a return.
Castlemaine Theatre Royal proprietors Felicity Cripps and Tim Heath and their team are thrilled to have won the Music Victoria Awards gong for Best Regional/Outer Suburban Venue (over 50 gigs per year).
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At the one-hour workshop, participants will learn how to think creatively, add value to a product range and make an impactful window display in time for Christmas. Focusing on the 'why, when, what, where and how', visual merchandising expert Jennie Kelly from A Creative Space will deliver the top 10 retail tips to surprise and delight customers, and to maximise sales. Workshops will be held on: October 21 at 5pm – Verdure Bistro, Romsey, October 26 at 9.30am – The Wine Collective at Macedon Wine Room, October 26 at 1.30pm – Dromkeen Gallery and Tea Room, Riddells Creek. All participants will receive a free visual merchandising cheat-sheet. Limited places are available and bookings are essential. Workshops will be moved to online delivery if COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are in place. For details and bookings, call 5421 9654 or visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au/ business-events
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Macedon Ranges residents are getting ready to show off their gardens. Pictured are some blooms from Kylie’s own garden.
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Green thumbs are again preparing for Macedon Ranges' online Spring Garden Show. For the second time, Macedon Ranges Plant, Cutting and Seed Swap and Giveaway is hosting the event that has brought much joy during the pandemic. There are 40 open categories including about 10 new categories, and an additional 10 categories specifically for children. Woodend organiser Kylie Swain said the show attracted about 500 entries last year. “It has been great during COVID time to share the joys of our gardens with each other, also sharing things out of our gardens is very positive in times that have been quite negative,” she said. Blooms, bulbs, vegetables, trees, indoor plant, succulent, flower art, video garden and best iso garden transformation are among the categories. Submitting an entry is as easy as posting a photo on the Macedon Ranges Plant, Cutting and Seed Swap and Giveaway Facebook page under the desired category. Entries can be submitted October 17-20. It’s a virtual garden show where the members of page are the judges. Photos with most likes in their category will win. Voting will be from October 21-24. Prizes are to be confirmed.
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Gardens Embracing Change was the chosen theme for the now-cancelled event.
Just three weeks out from when the Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens was to have happened, the committee has been left with no choice but to cancel. Gardens Embracing Change was the chosen theme for the event, but right now the committee might be forgiven for wanting to turn its garden wand on the amount of change impacting its patch. Festival committee president Peter Morris said the committee was extremely disappointed but found itself with no option other than to cancel due to the state's roadmap settings around easing pandemic restrictions. The decision was made last Wednesday evening. "Our hands are tied and we have no option but to cancel," a disappointed Mr Morris said. "With the current restrictions in place, even for regional Victoria, visitors aren’t permitted to
private residences, which includes their gardens. "We must abide by the state government’s roadmap which indicates visitation restrictions will be eased on November 5 if vaccination targets are met. "That would then enable up to 10 people to visit our gardens but at that number it's just not worth doing really. "And even if this happened, that date – November 5 – would be near the end of our festival and there's no guarantee this will occur." The 'off-year' festival was to have happened over October 30-November 7 with 10 impressive local gardens listed to participate. "We are very disappointed not only for our gardeners but also for our committee who have put so much work in," Mr Morris said. Now, he says, the committee is turning its attention to planning for next year's event with the dates October 29-November 6 set for next year, and is hoping to encourage a greater number of local gardens to participate then.
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"We're putting out a call for any new gardeners who would like to participate," Mr Morris said. Mount Alexander Shire residents are invited to nominate their garden for inclusion in next year’s festival, which includes town gardens, country gardens, historic gardens, sculpture gardens and any other garden of public interest. Nominations can be emailed to hello@festivalofgardens.org in the first instance. The cancellation is causing disappointment also among local garden lovers, some of whom told the Midland Express they were keen to know the reasoning behind the decision. "We held out hope that restrictions would ease earlier, and carried on with festival planning to provide a welcome outlet for people to explore the region’s stunning gardens," Mr Morris said. "But we are hidebound by the roadmap and the utmost priority is to not put the gardeners or our community at risk."
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Macedon Ranges residents with and without pets are encouraged to help shape the shire council's new Domestic Animal Management Plan. The new plan will provide a framework for the council’s animal management services for the next four years. Numerous key initiatives were delivered as part of the previous Domestic Animal Management Plan 2017-2021. This included new dog on-and-off leash rules, a domestic cat curfew, and designated sensitive environment areas where cats and dogs are prohibited. The council will use the feedback gathered to inform the development of the draft plan, which will be released later this year for public comment. Find details online at: mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or call 5422 0333. The survey is anonymous. Upon completion of the survey, residents have the opportunity to enter a draw for a chance to win one of three local traders packs (one entry per person). Feedback is invited until 5pm on Thursday, October 21.
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In a bid to give a little bit of love to the Kyneton community, the Country Women’s Association Kyneton Twilighters teamed up with Little Swallow Café to run a ‘Giving Day’ on October 3. CWA members baked a range of delicious treats to give away including scones, while Little Swallow Café provided free coffee. "We asked people to make a donation towards Kyneton Caring Community, which is our local foodbank," Twilighters president Caroline Sharpe said. "In 2.5 hours an incredible $2167 was raised. "This will help KCC to continue the fantastic work they do to help those in need." Ms Sharpe said the Twilighters would like to thank the community for supporting the event and making it a huge success.
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Victorians are urged to report illegal wildlife trafficking to Crime Stoppers Victoria in a new campaign to stop native and exotic animals being trafficked in and out of Australia. Break the Chain aims to crackdown on illegal trafficking in a partnership between the Conservation Regulator, Agriculture Victoria and Crime Stoppers Victoria. There has been a 59 per cent increase in wildlife-crime related tips to Crime Stoppers Victoria in the past year. “Illegal wildlife trade in Australia can be as profitable for criminals as drugs and firearms trafficking. Crime Stoppers needs the community to help shut the trade down," said CEO Stella Smith. Native species like the shingleback skink lizard are in demand overseas with an asking price of up to $10,000 on the black market. Birds like the red-tailed black cockatoo have been known to fetch up to $100,000. The Conservation Regulator has investigated cases where people have attempted to illegally export reptiles through the post by concealing them in socks and tape.
“Taking native animals from the bush and trafficking them overseas isn’t just illegal − it’s cruel − and many animals don’t survive,” Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio said. Illegally imported animals and their products can also pose a great biosecurity risk. Exotic animals can bring in new animal and human diseases such as foot and mouth disease or rabies. These diseases can devastate primary production and the environment. “Biosecurity is integral to maintaining our way of life – on farms, in backyards, in businesses, in the environment and at home. It is fundamental to the health, wellbeing and prosperity of all Victorians," said Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas. Exotic pest animals such as the redeared slider turtle and pygmy hedgehog aren’t pets. Preventing their entry into Victoria is the most effective way to protect our biosecurity. To report illegal wildlife trafficking, contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or online at: crimestoppersvic.com.au
WHAT DO GIRTON STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THEIR SCHOOL? At Girton Grammar School, by consistently delivering the highest VCE scores in the region, our students’ academic achievements speak for themselves, but each year we ask them for feedback on their school in the form of an independent survey*. In 2020 our students rated the following as the top three attributes of Girton, with each aspect ranking higher than the mean scores for the same attributes for over 130 independent schools.
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Prepare now for fire season
With parts of Victoria already having experienced days of higher fire risk, now is the time to start preparing your property, CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan has warned. While a seasonal outlook shows parts of Victoria are forecast to have a wet spring, warm and windy days will bring an increased fire risk. The outlook has predicted strong grass growth and the potential of increased grassfire conditions once the vegetation dries out. Strong winter rainfall means the fire season activity is expected to be below normal across the eastern, north-east, central ranges and Otway Ranges, with a reduced risk of campaign bushfires in forested areas of the state. However, Chief Officer Heffernan warned property owners in some forested areas still had a lot of debris to clear following winter storms. “Now is the time to start preparing yourself and your property for the fire season,” he said. “Victoria is one of the world’s most bushfire-prone areas, and
even a normal fire season presents a high risk to communities.” Chief Officer Heffernan said Victorians who planned to ‘leave early’ – that is the night before or morning of a high-fire risk day – should also prepare their property. “Preparing your property means you minimise the chance of property damage during a fire, even if you plan to leave early. Houses have been lost from things as simple as embers landing on a doormat left out,” he said. “A big clean-up before the fire season can make a huge difference to the safety and survival of your home in a bushfire. “If burning off as part of preparing your property, make sure you check for local restrictions, monitor weather conditions – particularly wind – and always register your burn-offs.” Visit cfa.vic.gov.au for more information about bushfire planning and preparation. Visit: coronavirus.vic.gov.au for up-to-date advice about a travel permit scheme for Victorians in Restricted Areas who need to leave their principal residence for bushfire property preparations at secondary properties in other areas.
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Mount Alexander Shire Council’s second annual Youth Film Festival will head outdoors this year and be screened in Castlemaine’s Village Square in Frederick Street this Friday. Headlined by the box office hit, Zootopia, the festival will also feature short films made by local young people. The ‘shorts’, ranging from 50 seconds up to 25 minutes, are entries in the local equivalent of the film industry’s Academy Awards, the COscars. Organisers said screening the festival outdoors was a way of continuing in COVIDrestricted circumstances and that all the usual trimmings of a cinematic experience – ice-cream, popcorn and hot drinks – would be on sale. They’re also encouraging attendees to pre-order and bring takeaway meals from local restaurants and cafes to the outdoor festival, which runs from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
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Well-known Australian chef Sarah Todd will teach the special three-course menu via a livestreamed, interactive cooking class on October 16.
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If you're looking for a way to shake off the lockdown blues and start planning for that long overdue get together with those you've missed – then this is for you! Breast Cancer Trials is inviting the community to take part in the Three Course Challenge. This is your opportunity to cook a delicious three course meal for your friends and family, while also supporting new research to save the lives of those diagnosed with breast cancer. And cooking this meal is made easier thanks to well-known Australian chef Sarah Todd, who will teach the special three-course menu via a livestreamed, interactive cooking class on October 16. Sarah’s own mum was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was just 50, so she understands the impact of this disease and is keen to make more research possible. Share your new culinary skills by hosting a dinner party for family and friends any time until November 30. Nothing brings people together like the promise of a dinner party with delicious food! Plus, you’ll be changing the future for people affected by breast cancer. Now that’s worth cooking for! Register today at www.3coursechallenge.com.au
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s director of planning and environment, Angela Hughes, has resigned after three and a half years in the role. She will be leaving the shire to take up the position of director of communities at the City of Frankston. Ms Hughes joined the council in May of 2018, leading the Strategic Planning and Environment, Statutory Planning, Planning Compliance, Building, and Economic Development and Tourism units. Following an organisation restructure in 2020, the Community Development, Arts and Culture, Hanging Rock, Environmental Health, Local Laws and Emergency management units also joined the directorate. Council’s CEO, Bernie O’Sullivan thanked Ms Hughes for her dedication and service to the council.
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The modern kitchen is at the heart of the home and features a large island bench and sizeable butler’s pantry with fridge space and plentiful shelving. The expansive master suite features a large ensuite with double vanities and WIR with ample storage. Three more generous sized bedrooms and a rumpus off the kitchen/meals area provide a flexible floorplan with the opportunity to spread out and enjoy the multiple living zones or work from home utilising the fixed wireless NBN. Double glazing throughout, a double insulated roof, two wood burning fireplaces and three split
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Magnificent bush setting with planning permit just a 10 minute drive to the centre of Castlemaine. With an abundance of native wild life, two small dams & a designated building envelope in place to build your dream home. There are no town services available so this property suits those looking to build an off-grid dwelling.
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By prior registration $725,000 29.21 ha approx 0488 003 920
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Roderick released
Looking for a calm and pleasant home? Released onto the market is this immaculately presented three bedroom home on an elevated block in leafy Wesley Hill, just a 10 minute walk from the blossoming town of Castlemaine complete with white picket fence, that's ready to move straight into with nothing to do. The home sits on a modest 302m2 block, surrounded by low maintenance gardens, lawn, gravel driveway and single carport with a peaceful outdoor area where you can relax and enjoy the sunshine. Inside, the light filled kitchen/ living/dining area has views to nearby playing fields and beyond, that includes electric heating, a split system, fan and double sliding doors to the private entertain-
ers' deck. There are three bedrooms (two with built-in robes), central bathroom and laundry. The property has been completely renovated and ready to be released onto the market. Certainly a home to relax in and look on the bright side of life!
Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:
Renovated three bedroom home 5 Roderick Street, Castlemaine $695,000 Cantwell Property Castlemaine 5472 1133
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Goldrush grand
Set on the fertile Loddon River flats of Newbridge, this unique character property comprises two historic buildings and a wonderful setting of 10 acres with a river water allocation of four megalitres. The store-keeper's grand residence circa 1870s is a Georgian influenced solid red brick homestead featuring a slate roofing, verandahs, bay windows, quoined masonry, 13 foot high ceilings and marble surround fireplaces. The home has seven main rooms, long central hallways and service rooms including two bathrooms and a cellar. There are three bedrooms with fireplaces, a grand sitting room, family room and a kitchen with adjoining dining-lounge.
Adjoining the home is a double garage and large covered outdoor entertaining area. A separate outbuilding offers a six car garage with studio room and a third bathroom. An original 1870's Anglican church building sits within the grounds on its own one acre parcel and offers a great renovation project. The land and grounds totals 10 acres (approx.) of title plus adjoining roadways and is zoned Township. Set back off the road near the Loddon River and quiet hamlet of Newbridge, this remarkable historic property is just 35 minutes to Bendigo, 40 minutes to Castlemaine and two hours to Melbourne.
Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:
Grand Goldrush storekeeper’s house plus church on 10 acres with water 2102 Wimmera Highway, Newbridge $1,500,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811
1236 Kyneton-Metcalfe Road, Kyneton - $2,500,000 With its boundless water supply, and 2 magnificent arenas, Indoor and Outdoor it is as good as it gets for year round elite training in any weather, and has hosted some of the world’s top Dressage Trainers, all of whom were most impressed with the quality of the buildings, the arena surface and the superior layout of the whole property. There are 18 stables inside the Indoor Complex, a full width glassed in gallery on the first floor, including a comfortable viewing and recreation area with facilities guaranteed to please the most discerning visitor. The Complex sits on 20 gently sloping acres 5 kilometres from Kyneton township and a similar distance from The Calder Freeway and is 1 hour from Melbourne CBD. Call George to arrange an inspection or to discuss further on 0418 315 936
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McKenzie Hill
$995,000 to $1,045,000
47 Ireland Street
LUXURY FINISH AND STYLE WITH MUCH SPACE PLUS A POOL & GARAGE
4A2B 5C
Superbly positioned in a highly sought-after pocket of McKenzie Hill, nearby to Winters Flat school, Castlemaine Golf Course and the local walking-riding Rail-Trail to Maldon, this impressive 4-bedroom modern property presents a fantastic opportunity for a new family to start sampling the many delights of the Castlemaine lifestyle. Set on a generous and level block of 1074sqm (approx.) the focus inside is firmly on relaxation and entertainment with 2 spacious living areas. There is a standout white-light kitchen with stone benches, quality appliances and a large butlers pantry. The expansive open plan dining-living space has glassed doors that open to a large covered alfresco area with patio blinds. The home has 4 double bedrooms with built-in robes, including a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, plus the main bathroom has a bath and separate toilet.
1960s GRACE AND STYLE WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS & 5 CAR GARAGING!
3A1B 5C
Quality character and exceptional space are only a few of the property features that await a discerning buyer of this home. The lovely and solid 1960s Classic Cream brick home, is surrounded by delightful stunning gardens to create an atmosphere of a relaxing lifestyle. Spacious living rooms features natural light and garden outlooks. There is a classic formal entry patio and hallway, 3 bedrooms, modern as new bathroom, laundry and 2 toilets. There is a new crisp white kitchen with a Black and White Smeg 900mm oven, integrated fridge and dishwasher and a casual dining and living space with a gas log fireplace. A large entertaining lounge features a bar, wood fire, large windows with garden aspect, and glassed doors that lead to a covered alfresco BBQ area. The gardens and grounds are level, well fenced and feature colour, shade and privacy, plus the promise of potential for subdivision or a second home STCA. INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT
Castlemaine
$719,000
4 Bailey Court
LARGE & LOVELY TOWNHOUSE WITH LEVEL EASY GARDENS IN THE TOWN CENTRE!
3A2B 2C
Boasting a spacious floor-plan, level north-east orientated gardens with a entertaining deck and a covered patio area, this brick townhouse offers stylish surrounds in walking distance to the town centre. The home has a double garage with direct entry, 3 bedrooms with robes, main and ensuite bathrooms, separate laundry and toilet. The generous north-east facing livingdining area has a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and gas cooking, glassed doors that open to the gardens and ducted reverse cycle air throughout. The private, level gardens offer a sunny outdoor aspect that is easy care. Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac just 700m from the shops, this home is a rarity that offers quality easy living in the heart of Castlemaine.
Rob Waller Director 0418 571 130
$975,000
66 Elizabeth Street
Narelle Waller Director 0408 571 131
Kirsty Mulholland Property Manager
167 Barker Street, Castlemaine (03) 5470 5811 30A Main Street, Maldon (03) 5475 1055
Daylesford
$1,200,000 - $1,250,000
39 Vincent Street North
HISTORIC ALLAMBEE HOUSE circa 1800s – A LOVED FAMILY HOME & FORMER BOARDING HOUSE
7A3B 2C
Just 700m from the centre of Daylesford’s shopping hub, this original Victorian home occupies a 1,011m2 garden allotment and features 12 principal rooms with over 300m2 of living. Having been a much loved family home and formerly used as a boarding house, the substantial period home is now ready for its next chapter and custodian. The home has a classic bull-nose lacework verandah, central arched hallway with decorative timber panelling, Baltic timber linings, open fire places, French doors and original period windows. The main level has 7 possible bedrooms, a formal lounge room, kitchenette, bathroom and a study-vestibule the leads to a balcony with district views across Doctors Gully – perfect for pre-diner drinks. Downstairs has a farmhouse kitchen, dining room, lounge room, 2 bathrooms, store room and verandah. The combination of the 2 levels of so many rooms offers many accommodation possibilities.
Brett Tweed Sales 0417 564 697
Stuart Hassett
Property Manager 0417 737 660
Blasi Mulholland
Property Consultant 0417 311 733
Catrina Weiss
Asset Manager
wallerrealty.com.au
KN260185
INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT
Castlemaine
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The great Aussie regional shift
* Sydney still had the highest share of net capital city outflows at 49 per cent and regional NSW picked up the largest share of net migration into regional Australia (34 per cent) * Regional Queensland’s share of net migrants from capital cities grew to 28 per cent, while the shares of both regional NSW and regional Victoria shrank * Tasmania and South Australia each saw an increase in regional settlement with a four per cent and six per cent share, respectively and * Perth was the only capital to see more people moving into the city than leaving, while regional WA’s share of net regional migration rose to three per cent from one per cent a year earlier.
CASTLEMAINE
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Australians continue to make the move to regional Australia, with those areas located within a three-hour drive of the capital cities proving most popular, according to new data. New data from Commonwealth Bank and the Regional Australia Institute has revealed a continued surge in the number of Australians moving from capital cities to regional centres. According to the June quarter Regional Movers Index released late last month, there was an 11 per cent rise in the number of people moving from capital cities to regional areas compared with the June 2020 quarter. As The Express has reported earlier, there is a big demand across the shires of Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges for properties with many buyers coming from the capital city. So what are trends like across the country? The Victorian-based areas enjoying the biggest spike in population growth included: Moorabool (68 per cent increase), Mansfield (62 per cent increase) and Corangamite (52 per cent increase), according to RAI data. The Murray River area, in NSW locations, was next in line (48 per cent increase), followed by the alpine area in Victoria (47 per cent increase). Victoria’s Greater Geelong area – located one hour outside of Melbourne’s CBD – also saw an influx in capital city movers, with an increase of 26 per cent during the full year to June 2021. Commonwealth Bank’s Executive General Manager for Regional and Agribusiness Banking, and Regional Australia Institute Council member, Grant Cairns says that with house prices rising across the capital cities and flexible work options now more commonplace, the decision to make a lifestyle shift and move to a regional area has become a realistic option. "The experience of lockdowns is front of mind for Victorians, so the desire to seek a tree change is rapidly growing. It is positive to see the development of infrastructure - particularly in regional areas – is growing to meet the increased demand," Mr Cairns says. RAI’s Chief Economist Dr Kim Houghton says that the REgional MoversIndex identifies regional areas which are emerging as desirable destinations for capital city residents, enabling local leaders and business owners to prepare for a burst of population growth. "It also shows us places that are coming off the boil in the June quarter, such as Noosa in Queensland and Mildura in Victoria," Dr Houghton says. "We can also see that the number of regional residents choosing to stay put has increased, which is likely to be contributing to the housing squeeze in some areas," Dr Houghton says. Key migration patterns by state in 2020/21: * Melbourne saw its share of net capital city outflows increase to 47 per cent, from 39 per cent a year earlier
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31 Westview Court Kyneton
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Your classic homestead on the hill with commanding views over surround paddocks and dam and off to the distant horizon....all only 8 minutes to renowned Piper Street and central Kyneton. Offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, wood fire, plus entertainers deck off family room for the best of summer living. Complete with shedding, dam, veggie garden and more. Step up to the high life at Westview.
Private Sale $1,200,000 - $1,300,000
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Contact Paul Caine 0407 393 900
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2.83 Ha (7.0 Acres) approx with Views and Versatility
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DUNOLLY
30 Ravens Lane
$649,000 Inspect:
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robes and the third an additional room perfect as a study, dressing room or craft space. The north facing rear has a covered porch with ramp access. External features include off-street parking, low maintenance yard and a double steel garage with workspace. To further accommodate family living, the Wesley Hill Market, recreation reserve sporting facilities and the Leanganook Goldfields Track are all within an easy walk and the Castlemaine South Primary School is close by.
A3 B2 C4 SUBSTANTIAL RED BRICK VICTORIAN HOME ON 1.22 HECTARES • Beautifully presented home with original features. 2 sep living & country kitchen • Separate mudbrick studio with solid fuel heating. Good shedding • Unique 2 room cellar, inground pool, superb gardens. Town water connected
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Three bedroom ‘70s home in original condition 5 Wallace Street, Castlemaine $595,000 - $615,000 Property Plus Di Selwood / 5447 4088
A3 B1 C4 5.8 HA RURAL HOLDING
$385,000 Inspect:
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Lois De Jong 0413 175 087
• Three-bedroom home, bungalow and useful shedding • 1 meg dam with pump & adjoins state forest • House affected by considerable termite damage • Selling ‘as is’ on walk-in walk-out basis
KN260208
Built as a family home in the 1970s, with links to the iconic Castlemaine Rock confectionary, this classic cream brick residence in original condition is ready for a modern makeover. A solid foundation for a modern family home, the residence sits on approximately 751m2 and features a large front patio, wide entrance, double glass sliding doors to the spacious lounge, kitchen/ dining with elevated cooker, three bedrooms, central bathroom, separate laundry, and toilet. Two of the three generous bedrooms have built-in
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When location counts In the heart of Kyneton, just a short walk to all local schools, sporting facilities and all your favourite eateries is this immaculately presented property on a large 882m2 corner allotment. The home comprises three spacious bedrooms all with built-in robes, a large lounge room with Daikin split system, sizeable kitchen, bathroom with separate toilet, laundry with an additional shower, double garage with power, work benches and a toilet. As soon as you step on the property the eye-catching gardens and mature trees will be sure to catch your attention, you won’t have to do a thing but enjoy! Very liveable and ripe for renovation, 36 Epping Street won’t last long! An inspection will not disappoint. Photo ID must be provided prior to all inspections.
Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:
Three bedroom family home ripe for renovation 36 Epping Street, Kyneton $675,000 Raine & Horne 5422 2678 Callum James 0421 189 383 / callum.james@kyneton.rh.com.au Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508 / jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au
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Castlemaine’s Caitlin and Oscar McGregor were among the crowd that filled Victory Park on Friday as part of nation-wide protests d om the e federal government. Eve Lamb L Gas was w on the nose as hundreds of locals gathered in astlema aine's Victory Park on Friday as part of nationwide otests demanding genuine climate action from the federal vernm ment. Many more Castlemaine students and more mature sidents s caught public transport to Melbourne to join the timate ed 5000 people who gathered at Treasury Gardens r a rally y and march organised by SchoolStrike4Climate in sponse e to this month’s federal budget. A sea a of signs called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison d Trea asurer Josh Frydenberg to stop funding gas and stead invest in genuine climate change solutions. In Cas stlemaine speakers included Central Vic Climate tion's Bernard Tonkin who took to the podium urging the owd to o join a new campaign aimed at forcing superannuon fun nds to divest from financing the fossil fuels sector.
"We're encouraging everyone to write to their super funds and tell them to go fossil-free by 2025 or we're going to roll over to a committed fossil-free fund collectively and publicly," Mr Tonkin told the crowd that filled Victory Park. The afternoon rally drew a diverse cross-section of people from the very young to grandparents who turned up with placards displaying slogans like "weapons eapons of mass indifference - our greatest threat" and "Marrs is not an option". Speakers ranged from school children to o Indigenous elder Uncle Rick Nelson to Mount Alexande er Shire Council's climate officer Jodi Newcombe who ou utlined council progress toward achieving net zero emissio ons by 2030 including last week's announced sign-on to o the 46-council strong Victorian Energy Collaboration. The historic new bulk clean energy powe er purchasing deal is forecast to deliver 45 per cent of all participating
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Picking up parasites
PETCARE
The Macedon Ranges is such an amazing place to live being surrounded by remarkable bushland filled with so much wildlife. Many of our pets are able to experience all of this while walking with owners in the parklands, or even for those lucky to have bushland in their backyard. Unfortunately, some adventures have pets picking up parasites that may have been unknowingly collected along the way. Exploring through bushlands and around wildlife brings the opportunity for parasites to travel between these areas by hitching a ride with pets, so it is important to ensure your pet has a parasite treatment routine to ensure these hitchhikers don’t cause discomfort or irritation to your pet. Some parasites, such as ticks, may or may not be visible on your pet's skin after a walk, other parasites may be ingested simply by licking an object and won’t be seen at all. Because a lot of them won’t or can’t be seen, this is another good reason to keep your pets up to date with treatment. There are plenty of products available to help, including a variety of oral or liquid spoton treatments, so to make sure your pet gets the right management, have a chat to the friendly staff at the Gisborne Veterinary Clinic on 5428 2805.
Pet of the Month
Lassie should come home sooner Lost pets should get returned home sooner following legislation before state parliament recently. The change means people who find a wandering animal will soon be able to take a lost dog or cat to a participating vet clinic or registered animal shelter to be reunited with its owner, rather than relying on councils. At present, lost cats and dogs must be handed in to an authorised officer in the council area where the animal is found, or to vets and shelters that have an agreement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994. Surveys show just 23 per cent of vets have a contract with council to accept lost pets and as a result many animals are spending longer in pound and shelter facilities. The proposed reforms will: * Allow shelters and participating vets to accept and reunite lost pets directly with their owners, with simple record keeping and reporting requirements * Improve animal welfare by ensuring lost pets get home as quickly as possible * Reduce burden on local councils, by allowing vets
and shelters to assist with direct reunification services * Improve operations for regulatory authorities, including the RSPCA Victoria and Greyhound Racing Victoria. The Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Bill 2021 includes a robust verification process to ensure pets are returned to the correct owner. It also identifies circumstances where pets should go to the council to protect public safety and animal welfare. This includes situations where an animal is declared dangerous or ownership cannot be verified. These reforms are important as Victoria has high pet ownership rates, with an average of 665,000 dogs and 215,000 cats registered with councils each year. Extensive consultation with community and stakeholders including veterinarians, councils, shelters, animal registry (microchip) services, rescue groups and community foster care networks was an important part of the process that led to the final form of the legislation.
We all know that dogs can't eat chocolate, it can make them very ill, but this is a fact totally unknown to Harvey the Havanese who has a household to organise in Gisborne. Harvey is quite the senior gentleman and is determined not to give up his lifelong quest to find chocolate – eggs, a box of them, in biscuits, for cooking – anything to do with chocolate is not safe from Harvey's paws. He is tiny but will climb to great heights and sneak through any opening – or create one – to get to his favourite, illicit treat. Just take a look at this photo of Harvey as he trots to his kennel with a plastic box of cooking chocolate in his mouth. And yes, he also has a lifelong skill of being able to open any box at all. Got to love the lad, and of course, Compassionate he's our Pet of the Month for October. Quality Care
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Mary talks to: Gian Zovi If you have ever been to the fabulous Malmsbury Bakery, you probably have met Gian – the handsome man behind the coffee machine. Gian and his partner Ross moved to Taradale in 2004. Gian got tired and too old (his own words!) of clubbing around town and the country life called. Gian initially had a plan of establishing his own landscape gardening business, however after meeting Jan Grant he had a new job (and mentor). He still loves the bakery, and is still there after 16 years entertaining the locals and working with new owners Katherine and Anthony. Gian spent his childhood weekends in the Macedon Ranges rabbiting with his father Maurice, uncle Gilbert, (local Italian Kyneton concreter) and Gino, another uncle, the owner of the Kyneton Pizza Shop and Kyneton Mineral Water. With visions of buying in the region, he and Ross came across a 30-yearold barn-style farmhouse that had no garden, save a few misplaced and mangled trees – courtesy of a large goat that had taken up residence while the property was struggling to sell. The house at the top the hill soon became a home, with a generator chugging at night, a gas fridge and constant changing of burnt out mantles from moths flying into the gas lamps. In six months the home was fully solar, the renovation commenced with a local builder Jeff Milsom and his stylish wife Linda, and furniture arrived from Melbourne and antiquing around the region. The farmhouse is now extensively renovated featuring wrap around decks and new balconies, hedging to frame, ornamental vines and a spectacular garden. Perched on the top of a hill overlooking Liberty Flat and with panoramic views from Mount Macedon to Mount Alexander this is an almost secret part of Taradale with few properties and all 10 acres and above. The hilltop site was exposed to wind, but with the substantial house providing some pockets of protection work began to frame the key outdoor entraining areas. With an east-facing sunny aspect Gian quickly assessed that the site and climate would lend itself to a Mediterranean style, and dramatic hedging and pathways would start to radiate from the house in all directions. The hedges of viburnum, bays tree, grevilleas, photinia and portuguese laurel, mark out each section of the garden and accentuate the effect of mass planting. Beds of lomandra, nandina moon bay (for colour), cascading aloe and huntingtons rosemary on rock walls, all mass planted which is Gian’s method of 'low maintenance' i.e. fewer weeds and seasonal planting. Natives are a new addition as the garden spreads beyond the formal framework of the house. Grevilleas, banksia, correas all thrive and bring in the birdlife. To assist with maintaining the pasture areas that cover 30 acres, there are four camels, all happily chomping down weeds such as gorse and blackberries and providing manure and talking points for visitors. Gian’s passion for gardening is only eclipsed by his love (and breeding program) for Peruvian hairless dogs. Not so pretty to some, they are one of the most ancient breeds and you will see the odd local (and occasionally Gian) parading these striking dogs around the region.
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There’s always plenty on special at the Riddells Creek Nursery.
Check out these beauties on special for October... Garden Mate ultimate clay breaker 12kg was $49.95
NOW $39.95 »
Weigelia varieties 14cm were $13.95
« Erigeron 14cm was $9.95
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Also featured at the nursery right now are: Tomatoes! Cherry, Roma, Grosse Lisse and hard to find varieties.
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Garden Trug, perfect for picking flowers, fruits and vegetables
$29.95
Lavandula The Princess, stunning, long-flowering, pink lavender 14cm pot
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Plant your own herbs
There's nothing quite as good as improving home cooking as fresh herbs. Grow your own that you find you use often and not only will you be proud of your efforts, you'll save a lot of money, too. Basil is one herb that won't tolerate frost or the cold conditions we are yet to experience in many areas so don't plant it out until later. Treat it as a summer herb. Coriander is a good herb to plant when conditions are cooler. It's leaves can be picked and it won't bolt and go to seed as quickly as it does during warmer weather.
Staple herbs to plant now include: - Mint in a container - Oregano - Chives - Parsley - Sage - Thyme - Rosemary
Macedon Ranges biggest Nursery Make the most of all that Spring has to offer
'We are full to the brim with all your favourite seedlings: Veggies including Tomatoes, Strawberries, Sweet Corn and Pumpkins. Flowers such as Foxgloves, Petunias and Sweet Alyssum. This spring we are also excited to offer an extensive collection of herbs and an enormous range of citrus that has just landed in store. As always we have a comprehensive range of hedging options suited to our climate, including Pittosporums, Viburnums, Photinia and select Lily Pillies. We have also expanded our Australian Native Plant section, with more on offer than ever before. The breadth and scope of our rose collection will delight dedicated and new rose enthusiasts alike! We have beautiful, healthy specimens in varieties of Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, David Austin, Delbard and Warren Millington, a dedicated Australian rose breeder.
6 stunning acres for all your gardening needs
Every week sees the arrival of beautiful new pots and garden decor, the perfect finishing touch to your dream garden. Combined with our considered range of garden care, friendly and knowledgeable customer service and delicious locally roasted coffee, it's easy to see why Riddells Creek Nursery is a destination for garden lovers near and far.'
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In appreciation: Romsey Men’s Shed new president Kevin Fothergill (centre) praised Paul Green (left) and Steve Goodman for their tremendous work in the respective roles as treasurer and president since the committee’s inception and presented each with the certificate of appreciation.
Men’s shed on a firm footing
There may have been some trials and tribulations along the way, but the long-awaited Romsey Men’s Shed is now firmly established and operating, with every indication of a bright future ahead. This was the positive message at the recent well-attended annual meeting of the men’s shed committee of management, where there was a smooth transition to a largely new leadership group for 2021-2022. The new committee comprises 12 members, an increase of four. Foundation president Steve Goodman and treasurer Paul Green both indicated their decisions to stand down from the key executive positions came at an opportune time after what had been a “long, hard journey” over several years to have the men’s shed vision become reality. Both praised the shed members (63 and growing) and committee members, and many generous sponsors and donors, for getting behind the project. Foundation president Patrick Holt, who has moved to western Victoria, was also commended for his untiring work in conjunction with Goodman and Green. Incoming president Kevin Fothergill and Macedon Ranges councillor Bill West praised the foundation leaders for their motivational skills and dedication to see a facility established to benefit current and future generations. The valuable ongoing support from district parliamentarians Mary-Anne Thomas and Rob Mitchell was also acknowledged. The treasurer’s report indicated a sound financial position, with big cost savings achieved in the construction of the large men’s shed on the northern fringe of the Romsey Recreation Reserve, after earlier possible sites had not been feasible. Various equipment for the shed has been provided by generous donors. Mr Fothergill, semi-retired after many years in telecommunications, came to live in Romsey eight years ago, and stepped up from being vice-president. He said the men’s shed was an important welcoming community facility in the town, and additional members would be very welcome. Those elected unopposed were: President, Kevin Fothergill; vice-president, Roy Goodall; secretary, Eric Foster (re-elected); treasurer, Frank Maule; general committee comprises Steve Goodman, Paul Green, Michael Purtill. Jeff Smith, Neil Fowler, Shane O’Brien, Laurie Bellingham, Steve Scarr.
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Short sighted in the extreme John Mitchell, Kyneton It was heartening to note that a fourth generation Kyneton family ('We must allow progress', Opinions, September 28) is not locked into the past like our shire councillors and some of our Macedon Ranges residents. Though I was surprised the motion to reject the McDonald’s/Bunnings/ service station developments was moved by Cr Ridgeway who I had thought was pro development and seconded by Cr Moore, who represents Gisborne and not Kyneton! Rejecting the developments proposed for the industrial side of the Calder (note: not the township/village side) was short sighted in the extreme. And many of residents who oppose the development are, I suspect, people who would have rejoiced and given praise had it been just Bunnings. But the sight of the golden arches fills them with utter terror. Even if the development was not in line with the shire’s planning rules, assisting the developer(s) to meet the regulations would have been much better than simply rejecting it. What sort of message does that send to future developments? I have only lived in Kyneton for some 10 years, but I will welcome the three projects when VCAT prevails, as it surely must. Without developments such as these time will simply pass us by as Kyneton, sadly, becomes known as the sleepy hollow where nothing happens. Personally, I am not a fan of McDonald’s or fast food, but I will be there with my ears back when it opens – and on day one I will munch with relish into a double cheese burger. And as for Bunnings? Find me a tradie in Kyneton who is not hanging out for there to be, at last, some competition for Home Hardware. I love Kyneton and adhere to the Chinese adage “when the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills”.
End this BioMadness Malcolm Mars, Castlemaine The Mount Alexander Sustainability Group bioenergy proposal for the Don Smallgoods site at Castlemaine fails on every level. An independent scientific review by Dr Duncan Rouch raises several concerns including significantly increased traffic of industrial wastes through town, the location of the plant and inadequate community consultation. A key recommendation is the removal of the pyrolysis component (i.e. the biomass plant) from the plan. Biomass is widely opposed by climate scientist and activists, including Greta Thunberg, and well over 100 residents and ratepayers of Mount Alexander Shire have signed a petition requesting Council follow the lead of the ACT Government and prohibit biomass plants. Waste-to-energy recovery is near the bottom of the Australian Government’s waste hierarchy, which has been reinforced by its launch of a $171 million program to take 3.4 million tonnes of food and garden waste out of landfill each year, diverting it to farms to create healthier soils and a better environment. Funding will be established to increase the organic waste recycling rate from 49 to 80 per cent by 2030 and unlike MASG’s 'green' bioenergy plant, recycled organic products with an unacceptable physical, chemical or organic contaminant risk including wastewater and biosolids are specifically prohibited. Top-grade, clean, safe compost to help restore topsoil depletion is critical to humanity given UN reports that the world could run out of topsoil in 60 years if we continue to degrade the soil at the current rate. The EPA has determined MASG’s
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proposal needs a Development Licence as waste to energy requires the highest level of regulatory control “due to the potential high risk of harm to human health and the environment”. It's time for MASG to recognise that its proposal has no social licence and should be binned entirely and not recycled in any other guise.
Now's the time to trap Chris Hooper, Castlemaine There's been Queensland Fruit Fly in Castlemaine in quite a few spots over the last couple of growing seasons including my nashis and a neigbour's apples. As it's early spring and fruit trees are flowering, now's the time to get those traps out. I use biotraps, which are available from Mount Alexander Hardware and quite inexpensive. One male trap/bait covers approx. 400 square metres so only one needed per garden, or maybe two gardens. Talk to your neighbours about it. If you catch a fruit fly in that trap then it means there's males around looking to breed with females so you need to get female-baited traps. The female traps cover approx.14 sq metres whereas liquid-based traps need two per tree and topping up with liquid etc. I find the biotraps much easier. It's good to have traps that are specifically for fruit fly rather than homemade liquid traps that catch all sorts of other things, often vinegar flies, that many people confuse with QFF. Vinegar flies are much smaller and only go for rotting food whereas QFF have a yellow triangle on their back and go for ripe fruit. Nets are excellent for excluding QFF but means your trees need to be pruned down to an easily accessible height. This is good anyway so you can remove all of the fruit. Fruit left on a tree is just asking for QFF to come along and sting them with eggs, the fruit then falls onto the ground, the grubs go into the soil to pupate and come out as flies. It's a shame covering our trees with nets but may be the main way of stopping this pest. During the heat of the day QFF might be in an evergreen tree so a trap away from fruit might also help.
Madness! M.N. van Blyenburgh What a shock I got yesterday when I read the article, 'From four lanes to two?', (Midland Express, October 5). Has this lot gone completely crazy? When my husband and I first came to Woodend in Sept 1957, it was along a dangerous, narrow and bendy 'Calder Highway', which was the main route from Melbourne to Bendigo and beyond. We’d read about many accidents, because it was so narrow and carried a lot of traffic. Therefore, it was with great relief when some of the bends were removed and the road widened to four lanes. Even since the freeway was built, Black Forest Drive still carries a fair amount of traffic, which appears to be increasing as more people make a tree change to Woodend. And now this lot wants to narrow it down again, at a cost of $6 million! Madness! $6 million is a huge cost and surely this money would be better directed elsewhere i.e. fixing the Coles intersection in Woodend. Or make small improvements to Black Forest Drive, such as providing a sealed bicycle path on both sides and improving the bus shelters ensuring the safety of our school children. All of this can be achieved at a reduced cost while still maintaining two lanes each way. Removing the opportunity to overtake is only increasing the likelihood of a major accident resulting in a serious injury or fatality. I’m also concerned how ambulances would travel quickly and safely along a two-lane road in an emergency. I ask you to consider what I have to say, which is not isolated as my concerns reflect the concerns of a large number of our community.
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A century ago! Kynetonian In a letter to the editor of the Argus 100 years ago, a reader using the name ‘Kynetonian’ wrote about Bendigo Express stoppages, and described the ways of the Railways Commissioner as ‘peculiar’. The Express, 4.50pm from Spencer Street, was allowed to take passengers for Macedon, Harcourt and Bendigo only. Woodend, Kyneton and Castlemaine passengers were not allowed to travel on this train, with the writer being told they are liable to a fine of two pounds if detected. “The other night I was at Macedon. It was raining hard and I wanted to catch the express which stops there and travel on to Kyneton to save a cold wait of half an hour. “I was told no tickets would be issued until after the express had gone and would have to content myself with boarding the next train. “There are always numbers of people getting off here and yet the authorities will not allow anyone to get on the and occupy the vacant places,” the correspondent complained.
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Steve Geddes, Castlemaine Re. Chris Hooper's letter ‘Non-polluting energy’ (Opinions, October 5). Chris says regarding MASG’s biomass plant that “facilities like this can help use waste to transform it into non-polluting energy”. If you consider MASG’s wasteto-energy proposal as your example, then I think you might have been misled. My reference to trees being harvested for biomass is an example of what’s happening in Europe. It may surprise you that MASG has just sent a letter to council stating the potential for “biomass crops (e.g. woodlots grown on farmland)” to fuel their biomass plant. My point is that if governments allow biomass plants with long operating contracts to pop up throughout the country, our farmland, forests and native habitat will be under threat, just like they are in the United States and Europe. You assume “there will be orchard tree prunings and trees that have been pulled out to plant new ones” etc. Have you ever tried to burn apple trees and grape vines? They’re very low in calories compared to eucalyptus. How much is the proposed 14,000 tonnes of woody waste per annum? It’s equivalent to 40,000 15-metre-high box trees that are typically seen growing around Castlemaine (350kg each), or 46,666 large round bales of straw (300kg each). In fact, my home wood heater only uses three tonnes per annum, so multiply that 4666 times! Still more woody matter than the whole shire’s heating needs. These are big numbers and there is no doubt that many big trucks will be rumbling around the botanical gardens carting in this resource. And wait, there’s more! MASG is going to double that number by adding an extra 20,000+ tonnes of wet organic material for their anaerobic digester! Pedestrians between The Mill and the gardens won’t stand a chance without a dedicated traffic-signalled crossing. Writers are asked to keep letters to a maximum of 300 words. Longer letters may only be published at the editor's discretion. Names, addresses and contact phone numbers must be included for verification purposes. Email letters to: acrawford@midnews.com.au
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Dearly loved Wife of Cliff (Dec) Loved Sister of Allen & Beatrice Able (Both, Dec) Much Loved Aunty of Dawn & Peter Caruso; Sue & Graeme Russell; Gary & Anzie Wylie; John & Charmaine and all the Able Family, Dunn Family and Wylie Family Nancy’s family wish to thank Trentham & Creswick Nursing Home Staff, for their loving care of Nancy. Many thanks to Nancy’s special friends, Wilma & Ray; Ann & George; Maree & Family: Barbara, Kit, Cathrine & family; Tass, Margaret (Tasmania), Glenyse & Norm; and Elethal. This day will be remembered And quietly kept No words are needed We will never forget
Thank you Robbie for being a wonderful friend to Christine, Neville, Brian and Thip. Thank you for being a loved grandfather figure for Ashton, Stephen, Amy, Tom and Max, great friend to Rick, Kate, Luke & Johanna. Thank you for being an adored “old Robbie” for Leni, Cohen, Violet, Emme and Pip.
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28.5.1925 - 7.10.2021 [Aged 96] The McManus family announce the sad passing of John who died peacefully at RMB Aged Care, Kyneton. Devoted husband of Joan [Dec] Beloved Father of Anne, Trish, Terry, Michael, Joan, Maree, Moira and Paula. Loved Father-in- law of Ian [Dec] Anne, Bernadette, Steve and Martin. Much loved Pa to 18 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren. One of nature’s true gentlemen and an honour to have called him Dad, John, Jack, Pa! Our appreciation to all at RMB for their dedication to Dads care. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the funeral will be a private family service. The funeral will be live streamed on Friday October 15th, 2021 at 2 p.m. through TJ Scott and Sons Funerals Kyneton.
Loving husband to Heather, father to Greg and Heather, Cheryl, Raelene and Jason. Pa to Jarrod and Janelle, Naomi and Andrew, David and Eliza, Millie and Lonnie. GPa to Poppy, Pia, Lila, Ryan and Mia. Dearly loved by his furbabies Bonnie, Ted, Harvey and Tully. Sad is the heart that loves you, silent the tears still fall, living my life without you, will be the hardest part of all. Your loving wife Heather. You never failed to do your best, your heart was true and tender, you simply lived for those you loved, and those you loved remember. Love Cheryl Our heartfelt thanks to Dr Jay Mungi, Dr Louise Bettiol and Castlemaine Palliative Care nurses for the love and care given to John and our family. A funeral service was held for John yesterday (Monday). To leave a personal message or watch the service please visit John’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.
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QUINN MULQUEEN It is with great sadness that DON KRC extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Quinn Mulqueen, one of our much- loved team members who passed away on Monday 20th September. We worked alongside Quinn and enjoyed his wonderful sense of humour. We offer our deepest sympathy and hope that you find comfort in those around you at this difficult time.
Loved Wife of Don (Dec) Mother to Dani & Kirk Grandma to 8, Great Grandma to Dusty & Alby A truly lovely lady who will be missed by many
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Sacred Heart College is a Mercy school situated in Kyneton and surrounded by the beautiful Macedon Ranges. The College anticipates an enrolment of 820 students from Years 7 – 12 in 2022. Applications are invited for the following ongoing positions at Sacred Heart College Kyneton.
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Hardwick's Meat Works is a red meat processing facility located in the Macedon Ranges committed to servicing it’s customers with the highest quality products across domestic & export markets. Hardwick's is located approximately 50 minutes drive north west of the CBD and 45 minutes from the Bendigo Township.
We are now hiring for Spring and Summer production and have numerous skilled and unskilled positions available across morning, afternoon & night shifts with an immediate start for the right candidates. Experience in red meat processing would be beneficial however comprehensive training will be provided to all employees. Hardwick's offer excellent wages and conditions for all employees and as the company continues to grow so will the workforce.
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Late start for CDCA CDCA cricket action will return in approximately mid November. Photo: Max Lesser.
Castlemaine and District Cricket Association will get off to a late start this season due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. CDCA junior coordinator and former secretary, Brian Brasher, said they were waiting for the state to reach the 80 per cent double dose vaccination threshold. "We are then allowed to return to play. Current government estimations
are for mid-November start but the date is linked to the 80 per cent rather than any fixed weekend," he said. Brasher said that despite the late start the 2021-2022 season was looking good. "Guildford has welcomed an extra team in A Reserve. B Grade will have more sides with Castlemaine United and Muckleford both including a second B
grade side," he said. "North Castlemaine have included a C Grade team for the first time in a number of seasons and the women’s competition is continuing to grow with new sides from Newstead, Hepburn and an extra side for Castlemaine United. The association has also partnered with Community Bank Maldon and District sponsoring the CDCA 20/20 compe-
tition that will be running in December. Cricket Blast for both junior (6-8 year old) and Master Blaster (8-10 year old) will also be offered again this year at the Camp Reserve on Wednesday nights from 4.45pm-5.45pm. To get your children involved visit play.cricket.com. au/club-finder/search and search for Castlemaine and District Cricket Association.
Clubs try to tie down numbers
Cricket clubs throughout the Gisborne District Cricket Association area are trying to finalise numbers in junior and senior ranks for the 2021-22 season. Last week, GDCA president Rob McIntyre indicated fixtures had yet to be drawn up, but it was hoped the season might begin in mid-November.
Romsey Cricket Club held training sessions for its registered U13 and U15 players on Saturday. The club is keen to stabilise numbers for its U11s, U13s, U13 Girls, U15s and U17s, and well as its underage sides. The Redbacks’ executive members for this season
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Many district schools are likely to show interest in Bowls Victoria’s new partnership with School Sport Victoria. It aims to provide a great boost to initiatives to engage junior bowlers and to establish the foundation for future participation. There is a significant correlation between the adults who play sport and the sports they choose to play and whether they experienced that sport as a child. SSV engages with 650,000 Victorian students annually and includes the sport of bowls in the suite of supported participation opportunities. This agreement will secure cooperation for Bowls Victoria in the delivery of the sport in SSV-aligned schools. Bowls Victoria is expected to be able to provide input into and deliver a range of school programs. “Bowls remain one of the most accessible and inclusive sports suitable for all ages and environments,” stated BV chief executive officer Tony Sherwill. “SSV is a key stakeholder for Bowls Victoria in the provision if quality first-time experiences of sport. “Conversely, bowls is a great platform for SSV’s objectives of education, health, inclusion, leadership, and talent,” the CEO explained. “We look forward to developing this important partnership and continuing our work within the school network to progress junior bowls pathways,” he said.
are Michael Richardson (president), Matt Hoyt (vicepresident), James Collins (secretary) and Ruth Collins treasurer). General committee members are Lisa and Jason Day, Kim Burkett, Deb and Jack Rees, Len Devlin, Jake East, Daniel Paterson, Richard Stewart and Aaron Ryan.
Revised bowls draw
Highlands bowls has a revised draw this coming season. Considerable time and effort has resulted in a revised draw for Highlands bowls this coming season. There are 43 teams competing. Match committee representatives Gary Templar and John Coates have met and discussed inequalities of the original fixtures, with some clubs receiving two byes and others only one in some of the divisions. The final draws across Saturday and midweek competitions have been issued to member clubs, with Kilmore and Broadford the newcomers to what was formerly known as Central Highlands. All clubs will play each other twice, apart from Tuesday division one where there are
six teams, each playing one another three times. There are some double headers to be played, but in the interest of fairness, the match committee members believe this is the best outcome. Clubs are thanked for their understanding and patience. There are nine teams in division one and two Saturday pennant, with eight in division three. In Tuesday competition, seven teams will compete in divisions two and three. Highlands clubs are anxiously watching the latest COVID restrictions across the territory. The Saturday pennant opening round is now scheduled for November 6, as follows: Div. 1: Gisborne v Romsey, Kyneton Golf
v Lancefield, Broadford v Trentham, Diggers Rest v Kilmore, Kyneton a bye. Div. 2: Macedon v Woodend, Kilmore 2 v Kyneton 2, Romsey 2 v Broadford 2, Trentham v Kyneton Golf 2, Gisborne 2 a bye. Div. 3: Gisborne 3 v Kilmore 3, Lancefield 2 v Macedon 2, Gisborne 4 v Romsey 3, Woodend 2 v Diggers Rest 2. Tuesday Division 1 on November 11: Romsey v Kyneton, Kyneton Golf v Gisborne, Woodend v Kilmore. Div. 2: Lancefield v Gisborne 2, Kilmore 2 v Kyneton 2, Broadford v Macedon, Trentham a bye. Div. 3: Gisborne 4 v Gisborne 3, Kilmore 3 v Romsey 2, Macedon 2 v Woodend 2, Diggers Rest a bye.
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Magpies gear up for 2022 Campbells Creek Football Netball Club has wasted no time recruiting coaches and playing talent since signaling its intention to return to the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League in 2022. The club issued a letter to the league on September 21 stating it would be coming out of recess, and participating in season 2022. In the statement signed by vice-president Renee Taylor and secretary Marg Stevens the club says since March this year its focus has been on a successful #creekreboot22 campaign. "The executive and general committee members have worked tirelessly over the time away from the competition, to ensure this would be possible," they said. "With the recent AGM being held, new and returning members have been appointed to various roles across the club, and with the appointment of our senior football coach Kris Bagley, the club is well on its way to hitting its targets," the pair said. Since that time the club has welcomed an enthusiast new club president in Maddy McMullin. McMullin has been around the club for a number of years now assisting with events, fundraising and other duties and has decided to take the next step. "My partner Luke has been with the club since his junior days and his passion
for Creek inspired me to get involved when we met. This passion has only grown over the past few years and now I am ready to step into a role where I can make a real difference," McMullin said. The club has also appointed football operations manager Matt Lawrence, assistant senior coaches Bradey Tranter and Daniel Petter, reserves coach Luke Dzioba, assistant reserves coach and chairman of selectors Matt Manning and A Grade netball coach Jordan Bagley, B Grade coach Jessica Carr, C Grade coach Renee Brown, Under 17s cach Tarni Williams, Under 15s coach May Pratt, Under 13s coach Jemma Finning and Under 11s coach Caleb Mountford. CCFNC secretary Marg Stevens said CCFNC had been liaising with the MCDFNL, and the league was feeling comfortable with where the club was currently situated. The next part of Creek's journey is getting the players to commit, from junior football and netball right through to senior level and the club has already announced a raft of senior player announcements including the return of club stalwart Mark Williams, Drew Greenham, Mitchell Stevens, Darcy Ahearn, Sean Moss, Lachy McLean, James Roser, Lockie Rae, Brad Sturgess, Alex Ross, Tyson Williams, Chris Dale, Jamie Benbow, Lachlan Picken, Michael Con-
nor, Jordan Picken, Thomas Kenyon, Josh Hodson, Luke Dzioba, Matt Lawrence and Nathan Buchanan. The historic club has also announced the signing of a host of exciting new recruits including Samuel Banko, Brandon Mataiti, Kyle Gellatly, Nick O'Brien, Lachlan Hyland, Joel Wootton, Chris Cassidy, Brayden Wright, Brodie Burke, Peter Hodson, Daniel Strauss, Craig Davies, Tom Clark, Tim Robinson and Charles Davies. The club is also recruiting well on the netball front. Creek is currently focusing on recruiting junior talent including Under 11.5, 14.5 and 17.5 footballers and Under 17 netballers and would love to hear from junior footballers and netballers keen to join the Magpies. Check out the club's Facebook page for contact details. "There's is a real positive vibe around the Creek at the moment and there are many ways the community can get involved with this fantastic family club, from committee roles, players, coaches, volunteers, members and sponsors. We can't wait to welcome you all," Stevens said. "We look forward to continuing to work hard for the reboot, and future growth and development of this great club and ensuring that our proud 157 year history within our community continues for many, many more years to come," she said.
Maddy McMullin has taken on the role of Campbells Creek FNC president.
Kris Bagley will lead the club as Seniors Coach.
Medal for O’Sullivan Sheahan tops league voting
Former Romsey dynamo Jack O’Sullivan has a tremendous season with Seymour, and capped it off with a runaway win in the Goulburn Valley’s Morrison Medal count. O’Sullivan, 23, dominated on ball and around the centre, and polled 22 votes in just 11 matches in his first season with Seymour Lions. Jack’s father, Corey, coached Romsey for some years up to 2019, with the Redbacks making the finals. With the Redbacks, O’Sullivan was a prolific ball gatherer with great skills, rated one of the best players in the Riddell League. He is only the fifth Seymour player to win the GVFNL’s highest individual football award. Coach Ben Davey said O’Sullivan was a very talented footballer who worked incredibly had, and one of the best recruits Seymour Lions had obtained for a long time.
Bomber coaches
Riddell Football Netball Club has stuck with the strength and reappointed its coaches from the 2021 season. It’s a case of unfinished business at Bomberland, with Justin Belleville back as senior football coach, and Chris Meacham his assistant. Three-times Gisborne premiership player Ollie Massoudi takes on the role of senior midfield coach, as well as coaching the U19.5s. Massoudi chalked up over 230 games with Gisborne and Riddell. The Bombers are also welcoming back Tim Walsh, a former star defender who has been with Gisborne for several seasons. Adam Boldiston, who had the much-improved Riddell A-grade netballers on top of the ladder when the 2021 season was cancelled, is in charge again, with Amy Schwegler also reappointed.
Top club for 2021
There was a tight finish for the 2021 Club of the Year award in the Riddell District Football Netball League. Diggers Rest finished up with 858 points, with Wallan on 856, and Woodend-Hesket in third place on 848.
Being voted best afield six times in the Bendigo Junior League count is also a reflection on how well Harry Sheahan played for Kyneton U16 senior football side in the Bendigo Junior League this season. Finishing with 19 votes, Sheahan was a worthy league best and fairest winner, earning the plaudits of many associated with both the junior and senior Kyneton clubs, and throughout the league. The vote count held in September wrapped up a COVID-19 interrupted season without any finals. Sheahan began his football with Auskick in Kyneton at the age of seven, and has graduated through the ranks at Tigerland, appreciative of the assistance from various coaches, teammates and family over the years. A defender in his early teens, he enjoyed the responsibility of alternating between ruck and centre half forward this season under first season U16s coach Scott Lawson, who has helped him develop his football this season. The Kyneton U16s side was very competitive, and finished second on the curtailed ladder behind Strathfieldsaye, a side the Tigers defeated against the odds late in the season.
Joint runners-up on 15 votes behind Sheahan were Lucas Hurse (Maryborough) and Nathan Anderson (Castlemaine). Tenacious Kyneton midfielder Lachlan Thompson received 10 votes to be seventh in the count. Always seeking to improve his sporting prowess, Sheahan is hoping to try out for the Bendigo Pioneers next season. He is also a very talented cricketer, having been in various squads in recent seasons. The tall left-arm fast bowler swings the ball prodigiously at times , and is keen to play at higher levels in the future. The Tigers were also thrilled with the league vote count performances of Thomas Rutledge and Jasmine (Jazz) Short, who respectively finished second and third in the 2021 league best and fairest for the U14 senior and U14 girls. The talented Rutledge finished with 22 votes to be runner-up to Jonty Davis on 26, and Short received 11 votes, with Samantha Brasher (Castlemaine) on 13 and winner Olivia Lacy (Sandhurst) on 19. “Our club and community are tremendously proud of our players who have done so well at league level,” a spokesperson said.
Harrison Sheahan with his BJFL Under 16 Seniors season 2021 best and fairest award.
Jasmine Short – BJFL Under 14 girls third place.
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SPORTS wrap
Impressive at Mildura Bill West
After not having raced since Australia Day at Caulfield, Tyldentrained galloper Donna Natalina resumed with an impressive all the way win at Mildura last week. The lightly raced four-year-old mare led throughout to win by 1.75 lengths in the Trentham Estate BM58 over 1000 metres. Apprentice Logan McGill was in the saddle for very experienced trainer John Salanitri, who now has a career tally of 285 winners. John Salanitri has transferred from Caulfield to Tylden where he trains on a quality private training facility owned by prominent Melbourne businessman and thoroughbred breeder and owner Eddie Hirsch, co-founder of United Petroleum. In 2019, Mr Hirsch purchased and subsequently redeveloped what had been Woodside Park’s training facility. It was renamed Hirsch Park, with substantial sums spent of the track and facilities upgrade since it changed hands. After lengthy negotiations, Mr Hirsch bought Woodside Park Stud owned by Mark Rowsthorn earlier this year. “I’m thrilled to have both my racing and breeding businesses at Tylden. All the current Woodside Park Stud staff will remain part of the our team and we are excited for a prosperous future in the stud business,” he announced. The benefits of having such an enterprise located in the Macedon Ranges within 10 minutes of Kyneton, Woodend and Trentham were pointed out at the time. Foxwedge, Rich Enuff and Tosem Stardom are the resident stallions at the stud, and Mr Hirsch has also built up a very strong line of broodmares in recent years. Donna Natalina, formerly trained by John Sadler for Mr Hirsch, is one of a string of gallopers in training or on the books at Hirsch Park. Sadler and Salanitra have had a long association with the Hirsch family’s horses. Footnote: a three-year-old named Tylden debuted for the HirschSalanitra combination last Thursday, finishing well back in a maiden event at Mornington.
Donna Natalina after winning the Trentham Estate BM58 Handicap at Mildura Racecourse last Tuesday. Photo: Brett Holburt/Racing Photos
Good day at Bena alla Bill West
“It was very good for us.” That’s how Kyneton trainer Danielle Chapman precisely summed up Friday’s excursion to Benalla races. It was just not the narrow win by Haystacks Calhoun that excited the generational family connections of the four-year-old galloper named after the legendary superheavyweight American wrestler who captivated audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. It was also the impressive race debut by three-year-old Snappy Secret. Chapman largely concentrates her energies on one of two horses at a time on the family’s North Woodend farm/training establishment. Husband Steve plays a prominent role in tracking down well bred horses who are up for sale, often at bargain basement prices, because of injury, health afflictions or other reasons. A long -time trainer, Chapman relishes the challenge of getting such gallopers back in racing condition. “They seem to enjoy being in the open paddocks out here in the country.” Haystacks Calhoun, by Rubick from Miss Haystacks, was in the strong Mick Price stable at one time, and was eventually purchased for just $2500. This judgement was vindicated with a maiden win at Ballarat on March 21, and the Benalla run over 1106m on a good track came Patrick Moloney, Danielle Chapman and Haystacks Calhoun in the mounting yard after winning the CA after a spell during the winter months. Sinclair Pork Wholesalers BM58 Handicap at Benalla Racecourse on Friday. Photo: David Thorpe/Racing Ridden by Patrick Moloney, Haystacks Calhoun was a $4 chance Photos in an open race, and after being back in the field, finished well to beat leader Young Douro by 0.2 lengths. The only downside was a cut on a rear leg when galloped on. “He was stiff and sore getting off the float, but he should be okay,” the trainer said. The victory came straight after unraced three-year-old Snappy Secret made his debut in a maiden. Purchased at a ready to run auction, the gelding had impressed in a recent jump out at Kyneton, and the family connections knew he had ability. Back tenth at the 400m mark, Snappy Secret ran on strongly to finish third, half a length behind the winner. Moloney said that with an ounce of luck in running, and not being held up at a crucial stage, he could easily finished first.
Races today
Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club will stage its third meeting for the current racing season at Kyneton today (Tuesday). There is an eight-event program, with the Miranda Park 3YO Fillies Maiden Plate opening proceedings at 1.30pm. Races are scheduled at half-hour intervals, with the final event being a fillies and mares handicap over 1218m at 5pm. Today’s meeting will be a lead-up to the club’s feature event, the 2021 bet365 Kyneon Cup, on Wednesday, November 3.
Haystacks Calhoun ridden by Patrick Moloney wins the CA Sinclair Pork Wholesalers BM58 Handicap at Benalla Racecourse on Friday. Photo: David Thorpe/Racing Photos
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