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MALDON’S MAKEOVER POWERS ON

Mount Alexander Shire mayor Cr Tony Cordy, Maldon Streetscape Steering Committee member Jan Warracke and Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards at Friday’s event.

Lisa Dennis The first stage of historic Maldon's multi-million dollar makeover is well under way, with works to move the town's electricity underground powering ahead.

Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards visited the former mining town on Friday to officially turn the first sod on the $5.5 million dollar Maldon Streetscape Revitalisation Project.

The state government has committed $4.5 million to the three-stage project as part of its $2.7 billion Building Works package, aimed at getting Victorians back to work with shovelready projects that provide lasting benefits to community. Mount Alexander Shire Council is set to chip in a further $1 million.

Maldon holds the distinction of becoming Australia's first-ever 'notable town' in 1966, thanks to its legacy as a 19th century mining settlement, with the streetscape works set to restore that charm.

In a break from tradition, Ms Edwards utilised cutting-edge technology - a dry suction truck with a giant vacuum apparatus to clear away the debris.

Powercor is leading the project on behalf of council and has engaged local contractors R&R McClure Excavations to undertake the day-to-day activities.

Instead of digging open trenches, the team from McClures is utilising this state-of-the-art technology to remove the soil from the ground and into a tank to allow drilling machines to follow.

This creates underground 'burrows' in which the new pipes and cables are installed. This approach limits the impact on historic streets, considerably reduces dust and allows the contractors to preserve underground assets, which are identified with groundpenetrating radar.

The works to move Maldon's power underground is the first stage of the three-stage project. Stage two will see the improvement of Maldon town centre through upgrading elements such as footpaths, bins, trees, street furniture, lighting and crossovers while protecting and maintaining the essential qualities and heritage values of the area. Stage three will involve the restoration of shopfronts to preserve heritage value.

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Site sale stalemate Value of Hanging Rock’s East Paddock in question Amy Hume and Angela Crawford Question hangs over the true value of Hanging Rock's East Paddock as Macedon Ranges Shire Council and the state government draw lines in the sand over its sale.

The council rejected an offer made by the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning in May, which it described as "significantly below" council's own valuation of the land.

At their meeting on Wednesday, councillors will determine whether to make public the valuation they obtained for the East Paddock while DELWP has advised it seeks to keep both its valuation and offer

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A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Lauriston Road and Burton Avenue in Kyneton last Wednesday has highlighted what local road users say is an intersection long overdue for an upgrade. Photo: Brian Wilson, ietsystems.com.au be done and dusted," Ms McDonald said.

"This section (of Lauriston Road) has been potholed and patched for years and years.

"The year is nearly up when they said it would be done and we just feel angry because it's getting worse every day."

Council's director of assets and operations, Shane Walden, said Lauriston Road between Burton Avenue and Youngs Road was on council's capital works program to be completed in stages over three financial years.

"Our contractor is currently fixing some failures and people will have noticed works currently under way," he said.

"Failures occur due to wet weather and waterlogging on the road shoulder or road sub base where these don't dry out quickly.

"Recent works (since July) are being monitored as they have been affected by recent rain.

"These works were being monitored weekly and patched as necessary awaiting final seal. The final seal was laid on November 27."

crashes recorded there in the past five years (apart from last week's one).

"We're continually monitoring Kyneton's road network to assess whether improvements can be made," he said.

"If the community has concerns about any aspect of our arterial road network we encourage them to contact the RRV hotline on 13 37 78."

ROAD SURFACE WOES Ms McDonald is also concerned about the state of Lauriston Road, which is managed by the council.

She says it's so badly damaged at its edges, drivers have to drive down the centre of the road.

"An increasing volume of truck traffic is also causing a lot of damage to the roadside verges," she said.

Ms McDonald complained to the council last year and was told works would be done sometime this year but workers had only been sent out to roughly patch a small section of the road in March.

"Council recently did work on the Kyneton-Lauriston Road, up near the railway station, and it only took two weeks to

First of three before council Macedon Ranges Shire councillors are expected to decide on a 42-lot subdivision for Kyneton's Edgecombe Road this week.

The application forms part of a major development for the area, which includes a future major hardware retailer and fuel station with fast-food restaurant.

The 42-lot subdivision is the first of three applications to go before the council, deemed the "less controversial" of the three, attracting 10 objections and five letters of support.

Submitters were heard at a committee meeting earlier this month.

Objections included impact on native flora and fauna, increased traffic, road and pedestrian safety, adverse impact on character, noise and light emission, while supporters pointed to economic

benefits, job creation and the need for growth in the town.

Consultant for the applicant Rob Milnar explained to councillors the application had been intentionally made in three parts.

"We saw the act of subdivision itself as being the relatively uncontroversial part of this application. We anticipated that there may be other parts of the application that may be more controversial," he said.

"What we didn't want to do was create a situation where one aspect of the proposal held up the totality of it."

At the time, Mr Milnar said end uses for the sites had not yet been "locked away".

Councillors are expected to decide on the application at their ordinary meeting this Wednesday.

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A Kyneton intersection that has remained unchanged since the road it meets was the former Calder Highway is desperately in need of an upgrade, local road users say.

A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Lauriston Road and Burton Avenue last Wednesday has brought the issue to the fore, as more and more drivers report dangerous near misses and risk-taking behaviour.

Margot McDonald drives through the intersection daily and says the difficult sharp turn could easily be improved by creating a roundabout.

"Vehicles often cut through the wide makeshift 'parking/access area' between the Kuppers-owned service station and the intersection, rather than attempt to make the tight turn at the intersection proper," she said.

"The entire intersection is wrong, it's dangerous, and there are drains everywhere.

"When driving down Burton Avenue (north-bound) with a whole lot of traffic behind you travelling at 100km/h and you want to turn left, you don't know whether to slow down in the main road and slow down all the traffic or pull over right next to the reflector strip, which has been knocked over a million times.

"It's crying out for a big roundabout."

Council's director of assets and operations, Shane Waldon, said the intersection was raised by a community member as recently as last week but was a Regional Roads Victoria managed intersection.

"The section of road from Burton Avenue to the railway line is scheduled for reconstruction works, however, design and construction will be in conjunction with RRV," he said.

"We are waiting to hear an update on RRV's intention to schedule works on this intersection."

Acting RRV regional director Barry Green said the intersection was not currently under review as there had been no

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Gisborne theft and deception Police are appealing for information following theft and deceptions in New Gisborne on November 9.

The victim's vehicle was broken into while parked at a private address in the early hours of the morning.

A wallet containing credit cards was stolen from the vehicle and the cards were used at various retailers in Sunbury and Gisborne shortly after.

Police believe a man of the following description can assist with their investigation: He can be described as a Caucasian male, 20-30 years old with a slim build and approximately 180cm. He is wearing a two-toned hooded jumper with a white motif, black Adidas track pants, grey baseball cap and a face mask.

Anyone with information is urged to call Gisborne Police Station on (03) 5428 2500 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Council to deliver Christmas goodies COVID restrictions may have cancelled Macedon Ranges Shire Council's annual sit-down Christmas lunch this year but it hasn't dampened festive spirit with special Christmas packs instead to make their way to local residents.

Mayor Jennifer Anderson said the council understood that 2020 had been a trying and difficult year for many, however a Victorian Government grant meant direct support would be available for those who usually attended the council's annual lunch.

"It's a really positive outcome that we've been able to adapt the lunch and still connect with those who need it most in the lead up to Christmas Day," Cr

Anderson said.

"Our volunteers will be on hand to deliver Christmas goodie packs of local produce, gifts and vouchers, but more importantly, will be able to check in with community members and share in the festive spirit leading up to the day."

The council will be contacting all the participants from the past two years of the lunch to ask whether they would like to receive a visit from a council volunteer and a Christmas goodie pack.

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Victoria is now in the COVIDSafe Summer restrictions. These eased restrictions will let Victorians get back to doing the things they love, while also protecting everything we have worked so hard to achieve. This means that: • You must carry a face mask with you when you leave home.

• Wearing a face mask is only mandatory on public transport, while in taxis or ride share vehicles, or when going to large retail venues, including shopping centres, supermarkets and department stores.

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• There are also changes to the number of people allowed at community facilities such as libraries, sporting facilities (such as gyms), and entertainment facilities (such as cinemas).

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People who live, work or play in the shire are encouraged to apply now to join the Mount Alexander LGBTIQ+ Steering Group (formerly the LGBTIQ+ Roundtable). Council is coordinating the steering group in partnership with Castlemaine Community House, CHIRP Community Health, local health organisations and representatives from the local LGBTIQ+ community. Find an application form and Terms of Reference at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay. Forms are due by 5.00pm on Friday 18 December. For more information contact Sarah Gradie, Social Equity and Inclusion Officer, on 5471 1790.

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Local climate action Have you shared your brilliant ideas for local action on climate change? We are working with local organisations on a project to develop at Community Transition Plan to reach zero net emissions by 2030 and build a resilient shire that adapts to climate change. We invite you to join the conversation and share your views, opinions, concerns, values and ideas in all their diversity. Join the conversation at www.oursay.org/znetmountalexandershire.

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Still have Christmas shopping to do? Preparing for a get together? When it comes to buying presents, decorations, meals and treats, local businesses have got you covered. There is an amazing range of shops and markets to meet all your needs. Tap into local makers, growers and producers to access products or produce direct.

If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate, don’t look past the wonderful range of cafes, bars, pubs, wineries and restaurants to relax with family and friends. After the year we’ve had it’s important to remember to shop where your money matters in our community, and help local businesses bounce back and recover.

Have a say on recreation reserves Provide your feedback on a draft landscape plan for Norwood Hill Recreation Reserve on Maclise Street in Castlemaine. Complete a short online survey by Friday 18 December. We also invite you to provide ideas to inform the development of a masterplan for the Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve. Complete an online survey

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We have been sure to implement their thoughtful and constructive feedback and look forward to continuing to do so."

Mr Craig confirmed the proposed hall would be able to accommodate up to 860 people, but this would only occur once every two to five years.

"On an average day it would accommodate 90 people," he said.

The church said that in addition during the $1.6 million construction project, they would commit to hiring as many local electricians, plumbers, builders and tradies as possible.

"We are also happy to make the car park available as a staging area for local fire services or as a refuge, in the event of future bushfires. This would build on the work that we already do to support the local fire services and community through our charity work with the Rapid Relief Team," he said.

Mr Craig said that under the plans submitted to council, the new hall would be Local members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church discuss plans on the used for up to 10 hours per week in total, site last week. over three to six days.

Measures to ensure minimum community impact include: a lighting plan to ensure light impacts are mitigated on the surrounding neighbours; a traffic management expert to control traffic during infrequent large events; and a Bushfire Management Plan to ensure bushfire risks in the area are minimised.

"Just like all Castlemaine locals, we are proud to call the area home. It is a vibrant, peaceful community and we look forward to continuing to be your good neighbours," Mr Craig said.

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The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church says it has improved the plans for a proposed new church hall at 83 Blakeley Road, Castlemaine, thanks to feedback from the community.

Steve Craig, a Castlemaine local and member of the church, said the plans were designed to ensure minimum impact and they looked forward to discussing them when they were considered by Mount Alexander Shire Council at tonight's council meeting.

The site has a Christian church adjacent to it, and a rod shop on its southern border. However, community members say these existing sites cause minimal impact and they have serious concerns about the sheer scale of the church plan.

The residents are concerned about loss of amenity, light pollution and noise from cars entering and exiting the facility and traffic and bushfire safety, particularly in the event of a bushfire due to single-lane bridge exit via Saw Mill Road to the Midland Highway.

Mr Craig said members of the church had been part of the Castlemaine community for more than 60 years, and their congregation of 90 people continued to enjoy quietly worshipping in the area.

"We are not just going for a council planning approval - our church has a significant population in this area and a great relationship with the local communities, and we want to build on that," he said.

"We want to work with our neighbours and community to deliver a church that is non-intrusive - both from a visual and traffic perspective," Mr Craig said.

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Castlemaine Health midwife Samantha Ward and GP obstetrician and Castlemaine Health clinical lead Dr Veronica Moule welcome the announcement of the new model of care.

Castlemaine Health is a step closer to resuming maternity services with the announcement of the hospital's new collaborative model of care.

Women will be able to access locallybased maternity care via three distinct pathways under the new model.

To receive care at Castlemaine Health, women will be able to self-refer or have their general practitioner or GP obstetrician refer them to the service. Self-referral is a new feature that gives women the option to enter the service directly and receive pregnancy care by midwives.

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These women will be cared for at Bendigo Health or a higher-level service but may be suitable for transfer back to Castlemaine for care after the birth of their baby.

Castlemaine Health CEO Ian Fisher said the aim had always been to deliver a maternity service to the community that was safe, accessible, equitable and woman centred.

"Under the new model all women will be able to receive maternity care that is suited to their needs, close to home and community, with clear pathways to Bendigo Health as needed," Mr Fisher said.

Mr Fisher said the new model of care would be treated as a pilot model.

"We will review it in 12 months' time to assess how it's working and if any we need to make any alterations," he said.

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"Once we have those team members in place we will be in a position to set a date for the reopening of the service in 2021."

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"It would be wonderful to see an increase in the number of women choosing to utilise our service," Mr Fisher said.

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Ms Annear spoke to the group about her personal fear of bike riding since a fall on a year 10 trip, resulting in her crying in front of the boy she liked. The humiliation transpired to Rosie giving up bike riding for good.

She spoke about her dad, whose mental health seemed to be declining after retiring and how cycling had helped him recover and is now his whole reason for living.

Inspired by her dad's enthusiasm and having two small children, Rosie has now found a new love for cycling and sees the importance of improving the awareness of bike riders and the facilities available in our shire to allow more people to ride more often, with more safety.

Peter Strang of The Maldon Classic said there were many different ways in which people rode bikes in this shire.

"Future developments need the eyes, ears and wheels of people who ride, and ride in all sorts of ways," he said. "Mount Alexander Cycling is here for the long haul to make sure this happens."

Late last month, in the bike-decorated gardens of The Hub Plot, a new bike advocacy group launched.

Mount Alexander Cycling has representatives from most, if not all, of the cycling-related groups in this region.

Each group has signed up an agreement to work together to improve conditions, awareness and support for cyclists of all bikes and styles of riding.

Penny Gilbert of CycleSafe said relationships had formed between the groups that had already proved to be supportive, encouraging and practical.

"And we have set the foundation for a future policy and information document that can be used to influence regional policy to make cycling safer and more accessible to more people," she said.

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Carols go virtual The Rotary Club of Castlemaine's popular annual Christmas Carols event will go virtual in 2020.

Rotary Club president Christine Barkla said they were sorry to disappoint locals but they had to make the decision based on the current situation.

The carols will be pre-recorded and released for viewing tomorrow December 16.

"You will be able to view the carols your leisure. So pour your favourite beverage, roast up that turkey and sit back and watch your favourite local artists," Ms Barkla said.

The carols will feature talented local vocalists Maya Pearson and Ellie Barkla and much-loved local singing group Macapella.

Rotary Castlemaine will also be presenting its usual Christmas cheques to support the important work of local agencies. See the Rotary Castlemaine Facebook page for details.

Local solo artist Maya Pearson will feature in this year’s carols.

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The powerline works commenced in November and are expected to take six months. Council and Powercor have coordinated the project in stages to minimise the impact on businesses during the busy lead up to Christmas and the summer season. There are no planned power outages in December.

Ms Edwards said the undergrounding of power had been an ambition of the Maldon community for more than 30 years.

"This would be the biggest investment in Maldon in some time and it is wonderful to deliver this project in partnership with

council," she said.

Ms Edwards said the project went hand in hand with the project to establish the Victorian Goldfields Railway's headquarters in Castlemaine.

"Both projects will deliver more tourists to explore beautiful Maldon and in turn support local businesses," she said.

Mount Alexander Shire Council mayor Cr Tony Cordy said the town was loved far and wide.

"This project will restore the public spaces and the charm of the town," he said.

Cr Cordy thanked the Maldon community for its input into the project, in particular

the Maldon Streetscape Steering Committee, heritage sub-committee and various working groups.

Heritage sub-committee member Brad Hooper said heritage was not just about protecting relics.

"We are looking at the tangible and intangible, from buildings to gutters - and even the old post and rail guards around culverts - to the vistas," he said.

"We hope this project will be a model for other towns," he said.

The Maldon Streetscape Revitalisation Project will create up to 17 jobs and is anticipated to be completed by 2022.

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Thursday marked International Human Rights Day. As this difficult year draws to a close the Castlemaine Rural Australians for Refugees have been looking at what was achieved this year.

At the beginning of 2020 they learned about the detention of more than 60 men in a motel in Preston. They resolved to try to free these refugees and began by writing the first of many letters to the government to query this expensive and soul destroying 'Alternative Place of Detention'.

Castlemaine RAR member Ellen O'Gallagher said they discovered those men had been brought to Melbourne for medical or dental treatment under the 'Medivac' legislation, which was shortly repealed by the government.

"For whatever reason, this has meant that though the men are detained here after their six years on Manus Island or Nauru, they have not yet been given the medical care that brought them here," she said.

"We failed to influence the government on this score and the arrival of the coronavirus prevented us carrying out our plans to protest at the motel. In fact, the virus has kept us to our usual activity of writing letters to members of parliament and calling them to reinforce our objections to the arbitrary detention of boat arrivals, especially after what is now a total of eight years of detention for innocent refugees," Ellen said.

During lockdown Castlemaine RAR had monthly Zoom meetings to discuss possible action and on one occasion to consult with Lisa Chesters MP who has continued to encourage the group to let the minister know their views.

Ellen said they also kept up the weekly Vigil for Refugees on the steps of the Castlemaine Market Building until COVID restrictions induced them to suspend this action.

In September at a rare in-person meeting, the group decided to follow the example of the Aireys Inlet RAR and support the Refugee Council of Australia by raising enough money -$18,500 - to send a refugee to Canada. In this they were doubly successful and they sent $41,500 to the Refugee Council of Australia to support this work to free long-term detainees from detention on Nauru or Papua New Guinea.

On top of this the group has raised more than $5000 through funds collected at their weekly vigils and through Barbara Maund's recent open garden to pass on to the 'Food Fund' at the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre in Melbourne.

Castlemaine RAR's Annual 'Socks and Jocks' collection is currently under way too.

All donations of new socks and jocks for refugee men, women and children will be taken to ASRC. Community members can make donations in the dedicated boxes in the Castlemaine Library or Castlemaine Market Building Visitor Centre up until December 23.

"Many thanks to the generous people of Castlemaine for your support and your good wishes for the detained refugees who still long for their freedom," Ellen said.

If you'd like to find out more about Castlemaine RAR and their work, drop in to their weekly vigil on the steps of the Castlemaine Market Building Wednesday evenings between 4.30pm and 5.30pm or email rarcastlemaine@gmail.com

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From early 2021, the Trentham community will have local access to more Hepburn Council services.

In the past, Trentham residents had to travel to Daylesford, Creswick or Clunes to access various services, but now they can access those in person at the Trentham Library.

Services to be offered from the library will include logging requests, payment of rates and other council accounts, document lodgements, animal registrations, bins and more.

Council CEO Evan King said the initiative aimed to bring more equity of services to the residents of Trentham.

"We hope this extension of services to the Trentham community will be embraced," he said.

Additional staffing ensures that this service compliments the service the Trentham community already receives from its library.

The opening days of Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturdays 10am to 1pm will remain the same, but it will no longer be closing over the lunch period.

"Residents will notice a few changes happening in the library space in the lead up to the new service being made available, and we hope to have this in place in the first quarter of the New Year," Mr King said.

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COVID did not put a stop to the efforts of the Kyneton Twilighters Branch of the CWA as the members continued fundraising throughout the year to ensure a happier Christmas for community members in need.

From selling scones and jam through to Christmas market goodies and crafts, the women have worked hard to be able to offer food vouchers and hampers for local families and residents at local aged-care homes.

Kyneton Twilighters president Caroline Sharpe said she was pleased the branch could support the community despite the hurdles COVID presented in 2020.

"We know how difficult this year has been for so many, whether it be through financial struggles or being cut off from family and friends, so we're really pleased to be able to offer support to the Kyneton community at Christmas," she said.

Ms Sharpe said the support of local businesses was always important to help the CWA in its fundraising efforts, and one local cafe had gone above and beyond for the Kyneton Twilighters this year.

"We are incredibly grateful to Daniel Richards and his partner at Little Swallow Cafe in Kyneton for not only offering our branch a home by allowing us to use the cafe after hours for our meetings, but for also being so generous in supporting our work," Ms Sharpe said.

"They've donated funds and vouchers to our branch to support the community, and also helped other community organisations throughout the year. They really represent Kyneton as a Kindtown and what that stands for."

Mr Richards said he was glad the Kyneton Twilighters CWA Branch existed, and was an enthusiastic supporter of the group's work.

'We are extremely blessed with the support that as a business and as individuals the community shows us and we feel rather than just taking from the community it's our social responsibility to give back where we can," Mr Richards said.

"The hospitality business keeps us very busy as people, so we love to partner with organisations such as the CWA to help us support the community.

"We truly value the efforts of the volunteers with the CWA and Kyneton Twilighters’ Vibeke Hase, Kate Tripodi and Sharon other community groups. They are the heroes that allow us to give McNamara-You, with Little Swallow Cafe’s Daniel Richards. what we can and ensure it goes where it needs to go."

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Local brew sells at speed Amy Hume Two Romsey brewers are putting big plans into play after their first commercial batch of Daily Lager sold out in 24 hours across the Macedon Ranges.

Benjamin Holmes and Shannon Wright aim to secure a site for their own venue in 2021 as they watch their local lager build in popularity.

"We have since had to revisit our brewing schedule and quadruple our volumes for the coming months to keep up," Benjamin told the Express.

"It was great to see the community backing local produce and we certainly felt a level of accomplishment, seeing our beer on shelves and people walking out of shops holding a case or bottle."

The pair launched Daily Lager in October after months of 'coronavirus downtime' spent perfecting their recipe and technique for the clean, crisp lager.

Respecting their roots, the beer was named after the iconic Daly Bridge on Romsey Road, which also features in the brand logo.

It was a project that had been brewing since Romsey Hotel shut its doors for the last time in 2017. While they were among hundreds of local residents devastated to see the pub's closure, they now see it as the start of something big.

They never expected the brand would gain so much momentum so soon.

Benjamin said the excitement of the first batch fuelled further plans for Romsey Brewing Company as they worked on how to resupply without losing all the hype they had worked so hard to build. They are now looking at a "world out of coronavirus", which means offering different packaging like kegs for bars and expanding to beyond 100 stockists in 2021.

They also plan to introduce a new range of beers including higher alcohol content, alcoholfree and seltzer for the spring.

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DEWLP's obtained valuation did not have any added value for these items and suggested the improvements were "insignificant", despite arguments the works bettered recreational use of the site as a concert venue and location for public events.

Site improvements comprise internal roads, street lighting, perimeter fencing, a works depot area and underground services including electricity, data and reticulation of non-potable water.

Council officers believed it would not be in the community's interest to accept the offer as it did not adequately reflect the asset infrastructure that council had invested in the site.

Since acknowledgement of council's rejection in May, there has been no further correspondence between the parties on the matter.

The council is seeking to continue negotiations and will make a decision at its scheduled Wednesday meeting, which will be livestreamed from 6pm on the council's website.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council, with support from local police, has removed an unsafe, makeshift creek diving platform near Dixon Field following resident complaints.

The platform was constructed by cutdown trees in an area strewn with rubbish in a densely vegetated area by Jackson’s Creek. Council officers found discarded alcohol containers and evidence of firepits constructed close to vegetation. Trees in the area had been illegally cut down or damaged in order to construct the makeshift diving platform The illegal structure has now been removed and the area made safe for the whole community to access.

Council’s acting chief executive officer John Nevins said the council had a responsibility to ensure structures on public land were constructed appropriately, met safety standards and did not pose a risk to the community. “Council will remove any illegal structures and reinstate the surrounding environment as required so it is safe for everyone to enjoy,� Mr Nevins said. “Environmental vandalism and littering on

public land is not acceptable to the Macedon Ranges community.�

Macedon Ranges Inspector Chris Large said Victoria Police had been made aware of a structure that was unsafe and of concern within the community. “Reports of antisocial activity at this site are a concern, and removal of the structure should help to ensure this no longer occurs,�

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TGD Central Vic is celebrating the fact that the group can now meet face to face.

TGD Central Vic is a peer support group for Trans and Gender Diverse people living in central Victoria to come together, make connections and create a group that meets the needs of local people.

Early in 2020, Cobaw Community Health received funding through Trans Gender Victoria's SPARK (Support for Peer-Support Activities that Revitalise Kinship) grant.

The funding is aimed at increasing health and wellbeing outcomes for TGD Victorians by supporting the bright ideas of existing groups or the start-up of new groups. Like many other groups in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic required TGD Central Vic to move online, only being able to have the first face to face catch-up in November.

In recognition of the community need for TGD peer support in Mount Alexander Shire, Cobaw has teamed up with CHIRP Community Health to support TGD community members across the region to come together for an end-of-year celebration and for regular catch-ups in 2021. The plan is to rotate the venue between Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander shires and to explore opportunities for supported transport if there is a need.

"We are all very committed to supporting the TGD community across the life span," said Cobaw's project worker, Belinda Brain.

"By collaborating with CHIRP we hope to better connect with our local TGD community and ultimately hand the reigns over to community members if that is what they want."

Whilst Cobaw and CHIRP will continue to be involved in the monthly organising of TGD Central Vic, the direction, purpose and shape of the group will be driven by community members.

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regional experience within our local community" said Sherene Clow, project worker at CHIRP. TGD Central Vic meetings will always observe the current COVID-19 guidelines that apply at the time of the meeting.

Cobaw continues to run a number of programs and support groups for LGBTIQA+ people of all ages and their families including WayOut, House of Awesome,

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CONGRATULATIONS GIRTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL

2020 AWARD WINNERS

2020 Departing School Captain, Flynn Edwards

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2020 Departing School Captain, Lucie Griffin

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The Girton Grammar School Head, along with staff and Board members, congratulates all students who received academic and other awards at the 2020 Online Speech Night Event on Wednesday 2nd of December.

Prizes included Dux of each year level, Citizenship awards and Academic awards for subject areas, as well as Music, Sport, Performing Arts and Visual Arts prizes.

House Colours were also awarded and leadership roles announced.

We congratulate award winners on the leadership, teamwork, effort and dedication that they have

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Here comes Santa It's true, you know, it's not really Christmas until Santa comes around on the back of a big red fire truck!

Luckily, he's about to be doing just that, keeping up an Australian tradition he dare not break and making us all feel that it is indeed, that certain time of the year. His schedule around some towns in the Macedon Ranges has just been announced, albeit with COVID-19 restrictions in mind. The team at Woodend CFA including Santa (Nathanial Briggs) and elves Laura Schmid (right) and Jo Hambling, plus driver Mike Selby, are at the ready to bring the festive spirit to the town on Christmas Eve from 2pm.

This year, as has been the case for more than 20 of them, the Santa runs are supported by Keatings Real Estate. For a list of where Santa and his helpers will be and when, see Keating's advertisement on page 35 in our Real Estate section.

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At Malmsbury Primary School a special project is under way to celebrate the students spreading their wings. Art teacher Paul Allen has been painting a set of 'graduation wings' so on graduation evening the year six students can be photographed in front of the wings, ready to launch into the next steps of their learning journey.

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A handy supply of timber has been generously donated to the Kyneton Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed by Dahlsens of Craigieburn.

2021 a better year for all our members, including those new ones who have been keen to join after re-opening."

One of the major achievements has been the acquisition of a handy supply of timber, generously donated by Dahlsens of Craigieburn.

The roof trusses will be broken down and much of the timber used for projects planned during next year.

The donation of the timber was managed by KMS secretary Larry White, and it is intended that other Sheds in the Macedon Shire Men's Shed cluster are able to share in the timber.

"Karen, Steve and Shane at Dahlsens have been terrific," Larry said.

"They were only too happy to donate so KMS could re-purpose the timber, and

went out of their way to deliver to our site as well.

"Now the members will get into dismantling it for indoor storage. We'll be contacting our cluster Sheds when we know what stock we have."

KMS is heading into 2021 with one of their most popular learning activities.

The first Women's Woodworking Class for next year commences on Tuesday February 9 and promises to be as much fun as it is a learning experience.

The six-week course covers basic woodworking techniques, while working on a practical project. For more information and bookings, call course coordinators James on 0448 011 777 or Bob on 0491 727 295. Course numbers are limited so be quick.

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Although there is still a need for caution and restrictions, the members will be able to get back into using their premises from tomorrow.

KMS president Phil Thomas is thankful to the members for their patience and perseverance during difficult times.

"We came into 2020 with many challenges, but COVID put a hold on the plans to deal with many of those," Phil said.

"Some of our members have worked remotely since the March closure to ensure the wheels kept turning, and I'm very grateful to those who contributed their time and effort.

"Now we are in a much stronger position and the committee is ready to make

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The Kyneton and Castlemaine agricultural societies have both been awarded federal government funding to support their agricultural shows in 2021.

Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters announced the local recipients of the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days Program.

"I would like to congratulate these organisations on their successful applications to the SASFD Program," Ms Chesters said.

"Our region has been significantly impacted by coronavirus this year and all of our agricultural shows were cancelled.

"These grants will go a long way to support agricultural show societies to continue their important work in the community."

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vide huge benefits and support to their local communities.

Ms Chesters said each agricultural show was different and had modernised with the times and changed to reflect their community.

"I look forward to attending our local agricultural shows and field days in 2021," she said.

The SASFD Program provides cash flow support for agricultural show societies and organisers of agricultural field days who have cancelled their 2020 scheduled event because of COVID-19.

Funds will be reimbursed for eligible expenses, with maximum grant values based on event size.

The Kyneton Show will receive $7349 and the Castlemaine Show will receive $10,000.

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Lancefield Farmers Market goers are reminded that this month's market will take place on December 19.

Normally held on the fourth Saturday of the month, Lancefield's December market gives people plenty of time to get their goods ahead of Christmas.

There will be lots of fresh local produce to enjoy as always, this time including delicious cherries and Christmas puddings. The market will again take place at the central plantations in High Street.

Two festive community lunches at Kyneton Community House gardens this week will help celebrate community spirit after a trying year.

While volunteers have continued to provide a delicious take-away service throughout the pandemic, the team is happy to welcome people back for a dine-in experience.

People can book a $10 ticket to join a special twocourse garden party Christmas lunch on either Wednesday or Thursday from 12.30pm to 2pm.

Due to the generosity of the community purchasing 'pay it forward' meals throughout the year during, the team are also in a position to offer several meals for free to those in need.

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The Christmas in Riddells Creek team has installed almost 100 community decorated Christmas trees along the main street and around local shopping areas.

It is the third year running the town has got behind this community tree initiative to spread holiday cheer. Highlights this year include 'the goose tree', statement tree outside the primary school decorated by students and the 'three wide men' on the Gisborne side of town. Christmas in Riddells Creek is managed by a committee of 10 local residents with the support of the Riddells Creek Lions Club.

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Message to customers after wet spring Coliban Water is reminding customers to keep using water wisely, following a wet spring, in the same way they would in dry times.

Executive general manager of climate and population adaptation, Steve Healy, said the three Coliban River catchment storages were in a strong position going into the peak summer demand.

"It's just as important for us to continue to use water efficiently when our storages are full. We manage our storages for dry times and we all have a part to play to secure supplies for future generations," Mr Healy said.

"We are working to maintain green and liveable communities, guided by our Strategy 2030, as we face the challenges of climate change, rainfall variability and population growth.

"The current La Niña weather event has resulted good rainfall this spring. We had 196 millimetres of rain at Malmsbury Reservoir, which was just above the long-term average. Our storages are at 95 per cent with a combined volume of 66,173 megalitres."

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"Our Annual Water Outlook, published this week, looks at water resource availability across all our systems for 2021," Mr Healy said.

"We are also in the process of reviewing our Urban Water Strategy, our 50-year plan to secure water resources, which we review every five years.

"Community and stakeholder engagement is an important part of the review, ensuring we represent community values and involve our customers in water planning and investment decisions.

"Our current allocations from supply systems managed by Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water and Goulburn-Murray Water have increased from last year and we are well prepared to meet our urban and rural customers' needs for this summer.

"All towns in our region are on Permanent Water Saving Rules and our rural customers have access to 100 per cent of their licence volume for this season."

Mr Healy said Permanent Water Saving Rules were five key water saving rules to ensure we used water efficiently.

"The main ones are to use a leak-free hose fitted with a trigger nozzle and only use watering systems between 6pm and 10am on any day," he said.

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Daylesford author David Griffiths has released the second instalment in his goldfields series The Promise of Gold and its Results: The Spirit of the Goldfields Volume 2.

The offering follows on from his successful 2019 release Spirit of the Goldfields and delves further into the history, stories and characters of the Victorian goldfields era.

The former human rights activist, law reformer, astronomy and history enthusiast is the creator of website Aboriginal Astronomy Mysteries and founder of Facebook page - the Victorian Goldfields History and Environment.

Since creating the Facebook page in 2017, it has garnered more than 3000 followers. DaDavid Griffiths is pictured with new book The vid said The Spirit of the Gold- Promise of Gold and its Results. fields drew on the most popular ed at the time by William Stanbridge, material from his weekly Facebook posts drawing some intriguing comparisons and the new book continued on from this.

Griffiths was well into the development of with that of western culture.

"Rather than seeing a cultural divide, I The Promise of Gold and its Results when emphasise what I see as common founCOVID struck. dations of culture. A message of equality "I threw my energy into finishing the and unity between peoples," he said. book, which features Indigenous connec"I also provide a sample of material tions, stories concerning the Chinese and concerning Chinese people from press excerpts from the press at the time, includat the time, good and bad. And coning the Mount Alexander Mail (now Castleclude with the story of the chief Chinese maine Mail). interpreter Charles Hodges, who I be"This year's book contains some stories lieve worked at the Mail in Castlemaine good and bad. I mostly let the material and then learned Chinese from his speak for itself," he said.

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Woodend Lions Club's Christmas carols event has been cancelled this year.

While the club desperately tried to recreate the popular community event, the group has stated current COVID-19 restrictions and changes required meant it could not deliver.

The decision was made last week.

Residents may still enjoy hearing some local caroling at the Woodend Village Market, Forest Street, on December 20 from 9am to 2pm, where a small group will be performing.

A new public park in Romsey that will be accessible for people of all ages and abilities is a step closer, thanks to state government support.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas last week viewed the newly released concept designs for the Romsey Ecotherapy Park along with representatives from Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Romsey Ecotherapy Park Inc. The park is being delivered in three stages. The government is investing $718,000 in stage two of the park's development, which will provide a unique experience for both local residents and visitors to enjoy.

Significant areas in the park include a sensory space as well as an arts and culture area.

The sensory space will include elements such a contemplative path, orchard, sound chimes and water play system.

The arts and culture area will be a flexible space to host events, installations and community gatherings.

The Romsey Ecotherapy Park is supported by the government's Regional Development Priorities 2019/2020 Fund.

Construction for stage two will begin in July 2021 and will provide 12 full-time equivalent construction jobs over two years, supporting the government's commitment to local jobs first.

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Gisborne Fire Brigade has received a generous donation.

The team from the Commonwealth Bank in Gisborne selected the Gisborne CFA to receive a donation of $500 as part of its national community donations program.

Branch manager Ally Clough said their team selected the Gisborne CFA as they were fully aware of all the personal time and effort the brigade put in to keeping the community safe.

"Gisborne is such a small town, and neighbours suburbs directly affected by bushfires, so we would like to acknowledge all the hard work that you all do," Ally said.

"We are really excited to be able to provide you with this donation so you can continue doing great things in our local community."

Gisborne Lieutenant Bevan Moody gratefully accepted the cheque on behalf of the brigade and said donations like these went towards larger equipment upgrades when required.

"We recently upgraded two of our chainsaws that were over 20 years old. That is a great example of how community donations can benefit local brigades," Lt Moody said.

"We are very grateful to receive such a generous donation from the team at the Commonwealth Bank Gisborne Branch."

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Wine, food, fun Cellar doors across the Macedon Ranges will hold a series of events in January as part of the new Summertime Fling Festival.

Three weeks of events promoting everything wine, food and fun will be held from January 9-31, 2021.

The Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association is running the event to encourage lovers of wine and food to take a wellearned break from 2020, come and share fun in the fresh air and scenic wide-open spaces.

"This is a great opportunity for people to reconnect with people they may not have seen for a long-time in an easily accessible, central location - that also happens to be stunningly picturesque," said Jennifer Ward, Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association committee member and organiser of the festival.

"It also provides a wonderful opportunity for people to try somewhere different. Many have been to the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula - perhaps give the Macedon Ranges a try."

The Macedon Ranges has a unique climate for a wine-growing region in Australia. The region is a cool to cold climate by world standards, similar to the Rhone Valley in France. As a result, the region offers wine with delicacy and finesse, limited in quantity and exceptionally high in quality.

James Halliday describes this as 'one of Victoria's best-kept wine regions'.

Whether you love the cool-climate classics like fine sparkling, chardonnay and pinot noir or like to try exciting new varietals, they are all unified by the influence of the region and the Macedon Ranges vignerons are stamping their authority on artisanal wine.

Over the festival, you'll discover these small and diverse wineries and vineyards

Cellar doors across the Macedon Ranges will hold a series of events in January as part of the new Summertime Fling Festival. hidden away in the natural landscape, in settings with breathtaking views of Mount Macedon, through the Pastoria Valley to the Cobaws. They can be found on charming roads less travelled and yet still only an hour from Melbourne.

Visit macedonrangeswine.com.au for tickets and more information.

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What’s On DNA plays The Malmsbury

Adam Brentnall and Dave Melling are Malmsbury’s own DNA.

The Malmsbury Sessions continue on Friday night with DNA playing in the Garden Bar. David Melling and Adam Brentnall (aka DNA) bring with them collectively 40 years of experience playing music to the Macedon Ranges and beyond.

Having paid their dues in numerous rock bands over the years, they now perform acoustically, offering stripped down versions of pub faves plus some more obscure gems to keep you guessing.

Think Powderfinger, The Eagles, CCR, Foo Fighters plus loads more, an eclectic mix of tunes to suit every generation and soothe the soul.

Bookings essential. Friday December 18, from 7.30pm in the Garden Bar. Phone The Malmsbury on 5423 2322.

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Join us for Christmas Christmas can be a difficult time of the year and particularly so after the challenges and isolation of 2020, but a free Christmas Community Lunch aims to reconnect members of the community and share a little joy.

Residents in Mount Alexander Shire are invited to join in the lunch and celebration at Castlemaine Town Hall on Friday December 25.

The Christmas lunch in Castlemaine is usually organised by St Vincent de Paul Society members and volunteers each year.

This year, Castlemaine Community House is picking up the great work and tradition from Vinnies Castlemaine.

It is working in partnership with a range of community groups and organisations to host the non-religious event.

Lunch will include a delicious main meal and dessert. There will also be music and activities to keep everyone entertained.

The alcohol-free event will be held from 12.30pm to 2pm on Friday December 25 at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Lyttleton Street.

To make a booking call Castlemaine Community House on 5472 4842 or email reception@cch.org.au.

If you would like to volunteer your time to help out or make a food or financial donation contact CCH on 5472 4842.

Community Christmas Lunch

Nicky Valentini (CCH), Liza Shaw (CHIRP), Juliet Guy (St Vincent de Paul), Kerrily Jennings (CCH), Katie Perry (MASC), Martyn Shaddick (CCH), Cr Matthew Driscoll, Scott Gillman (council’s community partnerships team).

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Everyone is invited to share a delicious meal with good company on Christmas Day. Come alone or bring your family and friends to this free community event.

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Enjoy the freedom of the festive season With that feeling of freedom a doggie must feel when her owner comes home from a long day at work and she’s let off her lead for a run, we’re free (for the time being!) to enjoy that same type of run around!

And as Christmas and New Year is bracketed into that ‘freedom’ category right now, don’t forget that it’s the time of the year when you need to get your act together on both the social and food scenes. So go for it in case the restraints come out again! Make your plans for December 25 and the evening of December 31 now...!The Stables in Malmsbury will be a good place to be on New Year’s Eve. Gina has organised smooth singer Steve Zammit to entertain - think Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and the like and you have it. The food will be all you expect from The Stables kitchen. You could be celebrating the end of 2020 with prawn melange or rockmelon bruschetta with goat’s cheese and prosciutto for entree.

Mains could see you enjoying one-pan salmon with roasted asparagus or mustard-stuffed chicken with pan-roasted vegetables.

Then the dessert before you just might be a fresh fruit platter with turkish delight and nuts.

Remember that while The Stables will be closed the four days of the Christmas long weekend, the kitchen will be there for you all the hours the restaurant is open. The Stables is open 9am-10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On a Monday and public holiday it’s open until 4pm. Lunch and dinner are served Thursday and Friday and on Saturday and Sunday it’s breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For something special you can select and take home to store for that special brunch - or any time at all - why not opt for Taste of The Orient’s contemporary take on a traditional Cantonese yum cha? The Castlemaine restaurant even offers frozen yum cha to take home so you can plan your fabulous meal ahead of time. It can be prepared ready for you to enjoy at home too, if you prefer. Either way it’s a great way to have something really delicious on hand for that special ‘do’ for family or friends over the festive season.

Have a look at their menu online to see what you can enjoy. Vegetarian options are available. Again, plan ahead and your Christmas/New Year social foodie gatherings will be both delicious and breezy.

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WELLBEING Challenging male stereotypes Challenging traditional gender stereotypes of what it means to be a man will be the focus of a new study by researchers at Orygen, supported by the North-Western Melbourne Primary Health Network and VicHealth through the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention trial site.

The Human Code project will help us to understand how the attitudes and behaviours of men and boys in the Macedon Ranges align with traditional masculine stereotypes, and how this may impact on the risk of doing harm and experiencing harm.

The research will involve surveying 1000 members of the Macedon Ranges community and conducting interviews and focus groups. The result will be a suite of recommendations for the promotion of healthier masculinities within the region.

Orygen’s Associate Professor Simon Rice, who is leading the project, said this work would support the longer-term vision of transformational change of local men’s behaviours and attitudes to masculine stereotypes.

“While the primary focus of the project will involve collecting data and analysing the attitudes and behaviours of boys and men in the Macedon Ranges region, the beneficiaries of the project will be the whole community.

“In driving longer-term reduction in men doing and experiencing harm, a healthier community will benefit all,” A/Prof Rice said.

Jeremy Forbes, co-founder of charity Hope Assistance Local Tradies and a member of the project working group, said men could struggle with their behaviour and having the tough conversations.

“So, completing this survey gives men a voice and the chance to be heard, listened to and understood,” Mr Forbes said.

To find out more about this project, visit www.orygen.org.au/thehumancode or contact katherine.trail@orygen.org.au.

If you need help now call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 (6pm-midnight).

CASTLEMAINE SMILES For gentle dental care All the staff at Castlemaine Smiles would like to wis wish i their valued customers a very Merry is Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year, we look forward to welcoming all our existing and new patients in 2021.

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We would like to advise our altered hours over the festive season.

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Hypnosis helps We’re approaching the time of year when all our best intentions of eating wisely tend to disappear up the chimney, and we end up just putting on more weight, which is harder than ever to get rid of again, says Marianne Pattinson of Kyneton Hypno Therapies. Marianne suggests you give yourself a special Christmas present this year - a solution to this problem!

At Kyneton Hypno Therapies you can access weight-loss hypnosis sessions that give you the ‘tools’ necessary to navigate the path through the festive season, without putting on more weight. And this helps you to actually lose weight, and gain health, in the New Year. As a special gift, Marianne is giving $100 off weight loss, quit smoking or birthing hypnosis this December. (See advert for contact details.)

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WELLBEING A stress-free Christmas

Healthy spine, healthy nervous system Chiropractic Life is concerned with spine and nervous system health.

It is estimated that 80 per cent or four out of every five people will suffer back pain at some point in their life. “While it’s common for people to have back pain it doesn’t make it normal,” explains Dr Bernie from Chiropractic Life.

“It is a common misconception that it’s just life and something to be put up with.”

The importance of spinal health is not just to help back pain or aches, it goes much deeper than that.

Dr Bernie says when the spine is healthy, moving properly and in good alignment, it improves the function of the nervous system, which is protected by the spine.

So the healthier your spine, the healthier and better functioning your nervous system and ultimately the healthier and more robust you become.

“We don’t want to guess about people’s spinal health, we test. We do a comprehensive neuro-structural examination (includes spinal x-rays if indicated) that gives us great feedback about your overall health but also makes sure you’re in the right place,” Dr Bernie says.

Chiropractic Life has had positive outcomes for the following conditions (but not limited to): back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, low energy and overall improved function.

Go and say hi to Dr Bernie and Kate Coleman (chiropractic assistant) at Chiropractic Life. Call 4411 8944.

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Tips for looking after your health this Christmas from the team at Woodend Pharmacy.

Ongoing and acute stress can be detrimental to our mental and physical health.

For many, this year has been very stressful. Whether you were stuck at home, busy working through the pandemic, or feeling overwhelmed with fear of becoming ill, 2020 has been hard.

Christmas can also be a difficult and stressful time full of events and endless organising.

Here are four techniques our pharmacists recommend for relieving stress: 1. Exercise. Exercising reduces stress hormones and provokes the release of endorphins (feel-good brain chemicals).

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SUPER QUIZ?

OPINIONS

Local knowledge

Not transparent

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Peter Henderson, Kyneton

1. Where in Mount Alexander would you find Honeycomb Bushland Reserve?

2. Who is the current deputy mayor of Mount Alexander?

3. What is the name of Kyneton’s social enterprise cafe on the corner of Mollison and High Streets?

4. Twilight shopping in which Macedon Ranges town featured roller skating recently?

(3 points) 5. Who is Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s current acting CEO?

General knowledge (1 point) . How long is an Olympic swimming pool in metres?

7. Which of the following television shows did John Burgess not host: Catchphrase, Wheel of Fortune, Sale of the Century or Turning On? (Bonus point: Aside from ‘Burgo’, what other nickname was John Burgess often referred to as?)

8. The lawn sport ‘petanque’ originated in which country?

9. What is the collective noun for a group of lions?

(3 points) 10. Natalie Bassingthwaighte fronted which Aussie electro-pop band from 2004?

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The recent announcement of $12 million towards an art gallery for the former Kyneton Primary School site has left The Kyneton and District Town Square Co Operative a little bit confused.

Initial calls by DELWP for Expressions of Interest for management of the site were called on February 28, with a closing date of June 1, and the EOIs were to be evaluated

by June 26.

As of this week (five months later) we still have no announcement of the successful management group, but now find that $12 million has been allocated by the Andrews Government for an art gallery, unfortunately no further announcement has been made on how or when this will happen and how the community would be involved. We all know the initial public consultations overwhelmingly recommended a community hub and opportunity or room for all groups at the site, this now seems to be unlikely.

Six expressions of interest were submitted, and all groups were told "The interim management costs of the site are considerable, and a funding source for essential repairs and maintenance necessary to ensure community safety has not yet been identified. The government has an expectation that registrants to the EOI would be able to confirm they could contribute to the repair and remediation costs of the site and its infrastructure".

In essence each EOI group had to provide full plans for the site, and outline where the money would come from to maintain the site, and the considerable cost to remediate the site.

The Kyneton District Town Square Co Operative has worked for three years to secure the site for community use and benefit.

We call for full disclosure of how and why the $12 million was allocated and why the three local community groups who submitted EOIs were virtually discounted from the process. We also want full disclosure of the successful management group, and what will happen to the site. Will the buildings be demolished, will it be a gallery and carpark, will the garden and grassed areas be retained?

Why was there a five-month delay in announcing a management group for the site?

Was it to capitalise on the budget allocation of $12 million? Why weren't the local community groups given the same opportunities to develop the site with $12 million? This was definitely not a transparent process and the community needs answers.

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The Andrews government's performance at a local level has all the characteristics of Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr Jeckyll and Mr Hyde.

(Dr Jeckyll) Firstly I applaud the visionary aspirations of the new local government act, which mandates deliberative democracy as part of community consultation policy for all Victorian councils. This inspiring legislation contrasts with the two flawed consultation processes that the community has been dragged through over many years regarding the future of the old Baynton Street Primary School. For Kyneton residents that has felt like a brush with Mr Hyde.

The first round of consultation before the last state election cost $93k and delivered to a horrified community, a road up the middle of our central open space.

The second round was completed in June of this year in the thick of COVID. The Town Square Co-Op's painstakingly prepared EOI scored a miserable 32.62 per cent on the DELWP scorecard. The Co-Op has been created democratically at a grassroots level as an umbrella organisation to represents the whole community in its vision for a town square and a community hub.

Check out our the town square vision on our website (kynetononline.org) and judge the

merits of our EOI for yourself.

Is all this just a case of "do as I say, not as I do"?

It would be heartening to see the government embrace the spirit of the Local Government Act in relation to decisions about where the community fits into their plans for the school.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is currently asking residents to participate in the development of its new community consultation policy. You can find the links on the council website under the heading 'Have your say'. Let's all get on with the need for democratic renewal.

Fight for what's ours Huntly Barton, Kyneton In response to John Mitchell's letter ('A great result', Opinions, December 8) I must question his statement that this is a great result for our town, it should read, it could be a great result for our town.

We have been put through a grinding process that has taken over three years and at no stage has our state member MaryAnne Thomas formally engaged with us. In fact she and the state government have set the agenda and the community has had to fight to retain what is ours.

We had to submit an EOI to DELWP, being told the government would provide no money and the results of the EOI would be announced by late June. Five months later they make an announcement that none of the community groups were successful, but they were negotiating with the successful group and that $12M is on the table.

Our so-called hard-working local member firmly believes she knows best and let's hope John is right and our local community will be better off.

Gross planning error Graeme Harvey, Castlemaine Mount Alexander Shire Council's sanctioning of a badly positioned supermarket at the entrance to our town should be apparent to all of us as a gross planning error.

It is now well over two decades since the former council members arrived at the enlightened decision to incorporate the present IGA into the old high school building.

That move wisely used an old local landmark to disguise what may well have been yet another scarring of our town centre where the sense of a village square as it was originally conceived is now barely perceptible.

It is imperative that this most retrogressive step be halted. Our town is already overburdened with unsuitable and brutal constructions, yet they continue, much to its detriment, to be permitted.

Tony Anderson's letter ('History repeats', Opinions, November 17) recalled the fortunate averting of an unthinking decision being urged by council in the 1960s to demolish the square's unique and regrettably last-standing heritage market building of which we are now so proud.

In years to come, the present administration's potentially more responsible preservation of our historic environment will be lauded for its wise management and appreciated for its promotion of our cultural heritage rather than being driven by a more commercial and short-sighted imperative.

A developer's expense Ian and Ruth Williams, Kyneton Huntly Barton's concerns about the 87-lot subdivision proposed for Harpers Lane, Kyneton are reasonable ('No vision', Opinions, November 24). The situation locally with sewerage is very unsatisfactory.

It is worsened in turn by over-extending on subdivisions. The Harpers Lane subdivision is very intensive relative to the site and to available infrastructure.

Oversights in the planning docs are evident on many fronts including the basic

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capacity for supplying water itself -- and water pressure, sewerage, green space, playgrounds, provision for stormwater and flooding, etc.

Harpers Lane itself is a serious concern too. Locals know from their lived experience that Harpers Lane, even upgraded, will never cope with traffic from 87 houses spewing car trips onto it. A suitable access route does not pre-exist for the purpose of this subdivision: Harpers Lane was never historically designed and constructed with a 21st century-type subdivision in mind.

'Simply' upgrading this particular lane won't work -- as much as the private interest of the developer will want it to.

The intersection was upgraded a few years back at big expense with only minor improvement to safety. At what point does a community not have to sustain a lack of suitable road infrastructure? How about when there is a very dangerous intersection subject already to poor visibility from the bend in the road on a hill, western sun, fog, black ice, then asserted to be the suitable access route for this big subdivision, hmm?

Perhaps this paper's readership can see Harpers Lane working? Can you see how tarting up the lane for the proposed subdivision works? If you can, please write in to Opinions. Tell us all how you see it working. Or perhaps some reader can foresee the intersection of Harpers Lane and Lauriston Reservoir Road becoming safer, post-subdivision.

The solution is not in fiddling around upgrading Harpers Lane. The solution is in the developer being required to purchase some of the land beside Benmat, to start a fresh route that provides safe and reasonable access.

Bearing the entrepreneurial risk of developing a locality reaps returns to a developer; any unforeseen private costs from oversights about the infrastructure lacking are a developer's expense too.

Not dodged by a developer, not shed to others.

The solution involves straightforward administration by government of the principles of welfare economics, a role appropriate for the hand of government. And this developer is no special case.

Smacks of folly Timothy Doyle, Barkers Creek The application by the Exclusive Brethren to construct a large church and car park in Blakeley Road Barkers Creek is as surprising as it is inappropriate. The land is zoned low-density residential so how does a building with a capacity of nearly 900 people and a very large car park fit that planning description?

As well, the proposal states the church will operate six days a week from dawn to well beyond dusk.

The site is on a road with closest access to the Midland Highway via the dangerous one-lane bridge and even more dangerous Sawmill Road exit.

The area is renowned as a peaceful residential location with large populations of wildlife.

The onslaught of high volumes of traffic will greatly affect both residential amenity and the local mobs of kangaroos and the ever diminishing wallabies will be at greater risk.

To even entertain such an application smacks of folly and I wonder how the town planner, after visiting the site, could even consider this attempt to overturn the current planning regulations.

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Super Quiz answers: 1. Campbells Creek. 2. Bill Maltby. 3. The Social Foundry. 4. Woodend. 5. John Nevins. 6.

Fifty (50). 7. Sale of the Century. Bonus point: ‘Baby John’. 8. France. 9. A pride.

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Historic Couangalt

Originally the settlement and site of the historic Couangalt Post office, this glorious 15 acres (6.07Ha) approx. is opposite the Gisborne South Pony/ Adult Riding Club.

Just 40 minutes to Melbourne CBD and 30 minutes to Melbourne International Airport, makes a great tree change for Melburnians.

The solid limestone family home which replaced the original homestead is set in an established garden with mature trees.

The four bedroom main residence with modern, recently renovated ensuite offers character with its architecturally designed 1970 Mt Gambier limestone blocks on a ridge of solid natural bluestone. The enviable bluestone underground cellar is a testament to its firm foundations.

An open fire place plus Cheminee Philippe and timber features enhances its charm.

The 100-year-old barn circa 1920 with fully lined loft, wood heater, bathroom and toilet, plus two accommodation

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cottages are enclosed by an expansive courtyard surrounded by mature established majestic english oak and pine trees.

For the sports enthusiast there is a tennis court and swimming pool. Highlights are a creek frontage, three dams and a location that is very sought after.

Couangalt, with its total of seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, offers a rustic atmosphere, healthy country air and a part of our Australian history since circa 1857.

Four bedroom, two bathroom home with a pool and a tennis court on 15 acres (approx.) -6.07Ha 400 Couangalt Road, Gisborne South $2,950,000 - $3,250,000 Raine & Horne Gisborne 5428 4007 / Ken Grech 0418 509 710 E: ken.grech@gisborne.rh.com.au

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‘Long Knoll’ 30 acres with stone built three bedroom home 297 White Gum Road, Barkers Creek $919,000 Bendigo Property Plus Di Selwood/ 0488 148 358

SUPERB RURAL LIFESTYLE LOT OF 27.3 HECTARES

NEW LISTING

• New kitchen and bathroom, two toilets and study

• Two sizeable dams with excellent water storage

• 5 Acres on two titles, zoned Township with town water

• Small pine plantation of approx.

2.5 acres plus further woodlot

• Shedding, rainwater tanks, 6.6kw solar system & 100 tree olive grove

• Scattered eucalypts & cleared land

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160 Grisold Road

Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358

$390,000 - $400,000

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• Only 25 minutes travel to Bendigo or 90 minutes to Melbourne

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CA 4 Lewis Road

$460,000 - $480,000

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SMALL ACREAGE COUNTRY HIDEAWAY

• Choice of 2 brand new 2-BR units

• Farmhouse feel with decorative wood panels & cathedral ceilings

• Both have double glazing, 2 toilets, RCAC and are NBN ready

• New floor coverings, wood heater, updated kitchen & bathroom

• Access to park facilities plus community centre & swim spa

• Approx 1.5 hectares. 6x12m shed, rainwater storage & dam

• Carport, water tank, garden shed and outdoor deck

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Unit 140 - $225,000 & Unit 144 - $215,000

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$510,000 - $520,000

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Preserved by a Trust for Nature covenant and designed for those wanting a self-sustaining lifestyle, this striking 30 acre property has been lovingly regenerated to protect its flora and fauna and is the perfect property for those wanting to continue to safeguard the area’s biodiversity.

Built by local craftsmen in the 1960s, the stone home sits sympathetically within its surrounds and offers a peaceful resting place to enjoy the property’s breathtaking scenery. Every room has a view.

A free-flowing floorplan makes the home feel spacious and light and takes you effortlessly from the living and dining areas to the snug reading corner and study.

French doors provide a seamless transition to the wrap around verandah and gardens and polished wooden floors are a practical yet beautiful addition. A curved feature wall separates the work areas including the bathroom, laundry and second toilet from the living areas and at the hub of the home is the kitchen. There are three bedrooms, all with built-in robes and further to the main home there is a stone studio for additional living, sleeping quarters, home office or artist’s space. Both the main house and studio have wood heaters and the house also has a Ventis home ventilation system to help keep a temperate climate indoors all year round.

Completely off grid, the property is supported by a 10 panel solar power system with battery storage, large inverter and generator. There is ample rain-water storage, two dams, seasonal creek, raised vegetable plots and shedding, all enhancing its self-sufficiency. With its unique character and desirable location on the outskirts of Castlemaine, only seven minutes to the train station, this property will be highly sought after and must be inspected to truly appreciate.

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4 Phoenix Street Maldon This lovingly maintained cottage is the ideal place in the country offering two sitting rooms, a delightful kitchen/dining room that is light filled due to its northerly orientation & period features including polished timber floors, cove ceilings & double hung windows.

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Located in one of Woodendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most sort after lifestyle locations, this low maintenance allotment takes advantage of its private and parklike setting and offers the fortunate buyer a superior quality of life.

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A wonderful home with a northerly aspect, with features including bright & airy rooms, evaporative cooling, new electric heat pump hot water service, a wood heater & a 2KW solar system. The gardens are abundant with native flora & there is a 6m x 9m garage.

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This near new home is situated in a quiet culde-sac & offers open plan living with a rear entertaining deck overlooking the creek.

Features include fans in the living & dining area plus a split system for heating & cooling & a garden shed for storage.

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11 Canrobert Street Newstead

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Contemporary new build with quality finishes including double glazing throughout, spacious rooms, high ceilings, square edged plaster work and excellent storage. On a low maintenance allotment of approximately 450sqm, in a quiet location just minutes to Castlemaine. Featuring wide entry foyer, gallery style hallway with sliding doors to outdoor covered entertaining area, three bedrooms, each with robes, main with large walk-in robe plus ensuite, and reverse cycle unit, family bathroom with adjoining separate powder room plus linen press, open plan kitchen family area with reverse cycle unit, solid fuel heating/wood storage and desk area.

Well-appointed kitchen with Caesar stone central bench, 900mm stove with gas cook top, dishwasher, excellent storage plus butler’s pantry with dishwasher, sink and extensive storage, separate laundry with rear access.

Improvements include double garage with remote and internal access, plus store room, 5KW integrated solar system, water tank plumbed to toilets, ducted vacuuming.

Three bedroom home with double glazing and integrated solar system 1F Roalies Place, Campbells Creek $649,00 Cantwell Property Castlemaine 5472 1133

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for sale Contemporary Style 25 Farnsworth Street, Castlemaine Contemporary style on 1131sqm allotment walking distance to town, this custom built home features double glazing, timber floors in living areas.

Features: entry hallway, three beds with robes, main with ensuite, central bathroom, sep toilet, study nook, kitchen/living area with balcony to capture the views. Side entry from carport to mud room/laundry.

Stylish and Sustainable 1F Roalies Place, Campbells Creek New build with quality finishes on a low maintenance block. Featuring: wide entry foyer, gallery hallway, sliding doors to outdoor entertaining area, 3 beds, main with wir & ensuite, family bathroom, powder room, open plan kitchen, family area, solid fuel heating/wood storage, sep laundry.

Double garage, store room, 5KW solar system.

Move and Relax 6 Tackane Court, Campbells Creek Custom designed home on 927sqm with northern orientation. Comprises: entry hallway, three bedrooms, main with ensuite and wir, central bathroom, sep toilet/powder room, laundry, living room, kitchen adjoining dining area opens to the entertaining area. Ducted evaporative cooling & gas heating, secure parking for boat/caravan.

Picture This 8 Reckleben Street, Castlemaine Potential plus is promised with this brick veneer 1940s home on a generous allotment. The triple fronted home with north facing aspect features wide entry, living/dining area, separate kitchen ready for updating, two bedrooms, plus study or 3rd bedroom, central bathroom, laundry with toilet plus second external toilet and large brick garage/shed.

$920,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270

$649,000 View By Appointment Contact Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003

$557,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270

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Nuggetty Vineyard

$900-990,000

280 Maldon Shelbourne Road, Maldon Lifestyle property of winery, grazing land, 2 selfcontained buildings and shedding. Homestead style house comprises open plan living/kitchen, two beds and bathroom. Second residence currently cellar door sales, comprises kitchen/dining/living area, sep office, two upstairs bedrooms. Adjoining large shed & cool room, plus 3 dams,3 phase power.

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$639,000

20 Yurunga Drive, McKenzie Hill Custom built home on an elevated 730sqm block.

Features: lounge, open plan kitchen/living, three bedrooms with robes, main with ensuite and WIR, family bathroom, sep toilet & laundry. Garaging for 4 cars, two driveways, workshop area, carport ideal for caravan or boat, landscaped gardens, water tanks, solar panels and outdoor entertaining areas.

View By Appointment Contact Brooke Ginnivan 0418 856 540

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275 Barker Street, Castlemaine

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Country living close to town This fastidiously maintained property has so much to offer in a quiet garden setting of 1820m2 (0.45 acre) with town water and a semi-rural feel location that is just 2km from the shopping centre of Castlemaine.

The brick home has verandahs on all four sides, a two car carport and a sunny north east outlook across the garden. The home comprises three bedrooms with robes, main and ensuite bathrooms, separate lounge with wood fire, spacious dining area that adjoins the rear verandah and a central kitchen with much storage plus dishwasher, pantry and an island bench.

The attractive gardens have shade trees, large lawn areas, good fencing and a huge - 17m x 14m garage-studio-workshop (concrete floor, power and space to share ie heshed, she -shed or for multiple cars with rear street access from Thwaites Street.

At the end of Gallway Street - bush walks and tracks await!

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Country living with gardens and a big shed 10 Gallway Street, Castlemaine $645,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811

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John and staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year We extend our thanks to all who have supported us this year and look forward to a fantastic 2021 We will be closed for the festive season from 5pm on Wednesday 23 December 2020 and re-open at 9am on Monday 4 January 2021

Community Notice - CFA Christmas Santa Runs GISBORNE

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Santa will commence on Christmas Eve, starting in the morning at the nursing homes and assisted living communities prior to traveling throughout the town at 12:30pm.

Starting in Chessy Park and progressing through the township, keep an ear out for the sirens of our fire trucks that will be approximately 5 to 10 minutes ahead of the fire truck with Santa on board. The Gisborne CFA Facebook page will also have live updates as we move through the town. Residents living in the Rosehill and Gisborne Fields estates will have to meet Santa at pre-determined stop areas. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to stop at the Catholic Church at the completion of mass. For Further details, please keep an eye on the Gisborne CFA Website and Facebook page.

For full details including routes, maps, and live location updates please go to kynetoncfa.com/santa or search for Kyneton Fire Brigade on Facebook for the most recent updates

Santa will commence Christmas Eve at 2:00pm at Haig St & continue through Marshall Ave, Bellhouse St, McBean Ave, Bent St, Waterfalls Rd, Malangi Crt, Margaret St, Windsor St, Cable St, Green St, English St, Corkes Rd, Mt View Rd and Walgood Grove.

WOODEND Santa will travel down all streets of the Woodend township on Christmas Eve from 2:00pm. Santa will also stop at the following out of town locations Calder Hwy & Donovan’s Rd 2:10pm, Falloons Rd & Marsh Crt 2:20pm, Falloons & Ashbourne Roads 2:30pm, Boldistons & Ashbourne Roads 2:40pm, Ryans & Ashbourne Roads 2:50pm, Donalds Rd & Jason Drive 3.00pm, Donalds & Harpers Roads 3:20pm, Slatey Creek & Island Farm Roads 3:35pm, Truck Bay between Greig & Shannon Courts 3:45pm

TYLDEN Santa will travel through the streets of outer Tylden Saturday 19th December starting at 4:00pm & inner Tylden Sunday 20th December starting at 4:00pm

ROMSEY Santa will visit all the streets and roads in Romsey township on Friday 18th December, commencing at 4.00pm

Santa will travel through the streets of inner Carlsruhe & surrounding Carlsruhe areas on Sunday 20th December commencing at 10.00am.

RIDDELLS CREEK This year Santa will travel down streets within the town area of Riddells Creek only on Christmas Eve, starting from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Unfortunately, Santa will not be distributing lolly’s due to COVID-19 health issues. Kind regards & Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year from RCFB.

MOUNT MACEDON Santa will stop at a series of nominated locations between 2:00pm and 5:00pm, concluding his visit at the fire station - if he’s not stopping near your home we warmly welcome you to gather outside one of the central community stops at the Mount Macedon Primary School, Mount Macedon Trading Post or Mount Macedon Hotel. On the day, you'll be able to monitor Santa’s live location via Glympse and our Facebook page, and you can also check out Santa's route map here via Google Maps https://bit.ly/2Q7ttby.

Please note: COVID safe practises this year mean that Santa may not be permitted to give out lollies (pending further announcements) and will be staying on the back of the fire truck rather than getting down. Whilst every effort is made by the volunteer members of each brigade to cover the maximum number of streets in each brigade area, it is not always possible to cover every street in every area, nor to accurately predict the estimated time of arrival at any location. Your understanding and patience is greatly appreciated. Weather & fire may impact any of the Santa schedules at short notice

Keatings have been proudly supporting the CFA Christmas Santa runs in the Macedon Ranges for over 25 years KN254426

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Live the dream Set high on a hill with sweeping views across an undulating landscape of vineyards and distant ranges is a unique and enticing home. It has been architect designed to be reminiscent of a Mediterranean villa inspired by European travels, purposefully elevated for dramatic visual effect and positioned and constructed to be in harmony with the surroundings.

Fifty-seven acres provides a wonderful buffer. There area approximately 12 acres of fenced stock paddocks.

The house yard is lush and refreshing, landscaped to perfection with several courtyards.

When you step into the expansive open plan kitchen, dining, living area you become fully aware of the perfect balance between opulence and the comfort we take from nature. While it has all the best quality finishes, the owners have lovingly chosen natural materials to continue the European appearance. Other features such as exposed beams, polished concrete floors and wrought iron filigree balustrades on the staircase and balcony complete the look.

The kitchen will delight even the most discerning. It is

fully equipped with a five-burner stainless steel stove, a large island bench and soft close drawer system. The benchtops and splash back are a sparkling stone composite and a large butler’s pantry provides extra benchtop workspace and storage options. The open plan living area and the lounge share a dual fronted fireplace. The spacious lounge has a wrap around verandah with two sets of french doors providing direct access and privileged views across park-like gardens.

In the west wing of the home a guest suite has sliding door access to the verandah, his-and-hers built-in robes and its own ultra-modern three piece bathroom. Adjoining the foyer and the west wing is the laundry come mudroom which has undercover access to the double carport.

The link to the east wing is fully glazed and has Aneeta sashless windows. The master suite has its own pristine three piece ensuite, a dressing room with mirrored built-in robes and more outstanding views. An enchanting return staircase reclaimed from an old Camberwell home leads up to the third and fourth bedrooms with cove ceilings, which are absolutely delightful. One has a gorgeous juliet

balcony ideal for clearing your mind as you breakfast.

These rooms are serviced by the homes third bathroom with a deep tub, separate shower, toilet and marble topped timber vanity.

The eco-friendly nature of the home is tacit given her mudbrick construction and solar passive northerly aspect but the 5kw solar system on a high tariff deserves a mention as well. Also a large shed with three phase power with a tandem double carport annexed to one side.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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271 FARADAY-SUTTON GRANGE ROAD, FARADAY European Inspired Country Home with Amazing Views – 57 Acres A truly magnificent and unique lifestyle property in every regard boasting a striking fusion of rustic charm, style and flair. Architecturally designed 2 storey mudbrick home with large double glazed picture windows set amidst Mediterranean style gardens. A pleasure to inspect.

For Sale $1.675 – $1.8m

ELDERS REAL ESTATE BENDIGO Contact Wayne Heard 0409 248 477 KN254622

46-48 Queen Street Bendigo p: 03 5443 1744

European inspired dream home with superb views 271 Faraday - Sutton Grange Road, Faraday $1.675 - 1.8m Elders Real Estate - Bendigo Wayne Heard / 0409248477

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Campbells Creek

$675,000

19 Winkelmann Drive THE ULTIMATE ENTERTAINER IN A QUIET RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVE!

4A2B 6C

This beautifully maintained and superbly landscaped property is the ultimate entertainers pad. With a focus on great open entertaining spaces both inside and out there is also lots of space for your cars and caravan with excellent off street parking options. Step inside and discover three large bedrooms a central kitchen with large breakfast bar, three seperate living zones and two luxurious bathrooms.

The home has heating and cooling and a lovely aspect over adjacent farmland. At the rear of the house there is a massive covered entertaining area with views over the beautiful backyard, a huge shed with roller door access to the side driveway, a garden shed and even established gardens.

There is a long term lease over land at the rear of the property that brings the total block size to over 1400m2. There is also an unused road on the south that allows more access options and even better there is only one neighbour! Enjoy privacy, space to move and a quiet and well sought after location!

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Maldon

$598,000

78 Allans Road ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING WITH 1 ACRE ON THE EDGE OF MALDON

3A2B 4C

Positioned an easy 2km from the shops, this level 1 acre property has an established treed setting with town services, a north facing rear and garaging for up to 6 cars!

Nestled in the picturesque garden, the Brick Veneer homestead has large windows to enjoy the country outlook and the living space comprises 3 bedrooms with robes, main and ensuite bathrooms, a generous lounge with wood fireplace, adjoining dining room, central kitchen and family area that opens to a large verandah-pergola area with a northern garden aspect. The property has native and decidous trees, roses, pathways, and terrific shedding.

Enjoy country life with great space and position!

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2 Burke Street IMAGINE DAILY WALKS TO THE RIVER AND LAKE HISTORIC MALDON IS JUST NEARBY TOO!

3A1B 4C

Positioned on over half an acre in Baringhup village with tall gum trees, bird-life and a lovely community, this cared for home offers a great lifestyle a short stroll from the Loddon River and the Lake Cairn Curran reserve where parklands and facilities await.

The home features 3 bedrooms, long decked front and rear verandahs, a large loungedining room with wood fire and air conditioning, separate kitchen/meals and separate bathroom.

The grounds are level and feature tall gum trees, a double carport plus a garageworkshop and a separate caravan-port. Positioned on the corner of Burke Street and Albert Street, the property has 87,500 litres of tank water storage and is fastidiously maintained.

Guildford Lot 2 and Lot 3 Vosti Lane TOWNSHIP LAND WITH RURAL OUTLOOK IN THE HEART OF GUILDFORD Newly subdivided - the lots come with new underground power, town water connection and an upgraded entry from Vosti Lane. Township zoning, rural views and atmosphere await your new country residence in Guildford Village with great local facilities including the Pub, General Store, Post Office, Sports/Playground and the historic State School which is proposed to reopen in 2021. Frequent daily rail service from Castlemaine together with nearby Freeway access to Melbourne make this a highly desirable site.

Lot 2 - 3,100m2 (0.76 Acre) - Under Offer Lot 3 - 6,900m2 (1.7 Acres) - $295,000

Rob Waller Director

Narelle Waller Director

Brett Tweed Sales

Blasi Mulholland

0418 571 130

0408 571 131

0417 564 697

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Jennifer Bendeich

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Geddes Farm Corner Burton Avenue and Harts Lane, Kyneton WiƚŚ ŽƵƚƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ǀŝĞǁƐ ƚŽ Dƚ ůĞdžĂŶĚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŶŽƌƚŚ ŽĨ <LJŶĞƚŽŶ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ϭϴͲĂĐƌĞ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚƐ ŽĨ ϭϬ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů ƉĂƌĐĞůƐ͕ ĞĂĐŚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŽǁŶ ƟƚůĞ͕ falling under either rural living zone (RLZ), rural living zone schedule 5 (RLZ5) or farm zone (FZ) of the Macedon Ranges Shire.

Situated on the corner of Burton Ave & Harts Lane, the property has power access across the road and on Harts Lane & is surrounded ďLJ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ƌƵƌĂů ƉƌŽƉĞƌƟĞƐ͘ KŶůLJ Ă ĨĞǁ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ͛ ĚƌŝǀĞ ƚŽ <LJŶĞƚŽŶ͛Ɛ ĂǁĂƌĚͲǁŝŶŶŝŶŐ ĐĂĨĞƐ Θ ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐ͕ ďŽƵƟƋƵĞ ƐŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ͕ ƐĐŚŽŽůƐ͕ ƐƉŽƌƚ Θ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐ͕ ‘Geddes Farm’ is being sold as a whole. dŚŝƐ ŐŽƌŐĞŽƵƐ ƉŝĞĐĞ ŽĨ ůĂŶĚ ŝƐ ŝŶ ĐůŽƐĞ ƉƌŽdžŝŵŝƚLJ ƚŽ <LJŶĞƚŽŶ͛Ɛ ŚŝƐƚŽƌŝĐ ƚƌĂŝŶ ƐƚĂƟŽŶ͕ ŽƚĂŶŝĐ 'ĂƌĚĞŶƐ͕ ůŽĐĂů ǁŝŶĞƌŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ DĂĐĞĚŽŶ ZĂŶŐĞƐ͛ ŵĂŶLJ ƉŽƉƵůĂƌ ĂƩƌĂĐƟŽŶƐ͘ ŶĚ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ĞĂƐLJ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĨƌĞĞǁĂLJ͕ LJŽƵ͛ůů ďĞ ŝŶ DĞůďŽƵƌŶĞ͛Ɛ ŝŶ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ĂŶ ŚŽƵƌ͘

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Charming and secluded

A very special small farm in a prime location of the very sought after Hesket-Kerrie area in the heart of the beautiful Macedon Ranges.

The charming Edwardian/Federation period weatherboard cottage has been extensively restored and is very privately secluded within a beautiful low maintenance established garden perched to take advantage of the long views over the immediate and distant rolling countryside.

The existing accommodation includes central entrance/hallway sitting room, two bedrooms, kitchen/ meals area and bathroom.

The cottage is in very good condition and could very easily be sympathetically extended or a new owner may choose to demolish and build their dream grand

designs home for either permanent living or for use as a superior inner country retreat.

The farm features very productive rich red volcanic soils, excellent fencing, four main paddocks, including a small vineyard, very good pastures, a stockyard, excellent water supply from a large dam, plus a potable bore from which water is reticulated to troughs in all paddocks, also riparian rights to the spring-fed Monument Creek which runs for approximately 350 metres along the eastern boundary, established native tree side and internal plantations and a discretely sited 8m x 15m machinery shed with generator supplied power.

An on-site inspection will reveal that Hesketh Bank Farm has many more subtle quality attributes.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

‘Hesketh Bank Farm’ on 12.99 Ha (32 acres) 120 Mumfords Road, Hesket $1,595,000 Keatings Real Estate 5427 2999

www.keoghrealestate.com 21 HARGRAVES STREET CASTLEMAINE M: 0400 221 248 P: 5472 1248

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- Perfect investment opportunity or retirement home

- Five bedroom home with adjoining two bedroom granny flat

- three bedrooms, kitchen/dining, spacious lounge, bathroom and laundry.

- Two huge sheds with office, kitchen & bathroom facilities

- Very short walk to Castlemaine train station and CBD

- in-ground pool, entertaining area, man cave, theatre plus so much more

CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE MARKET APPRAISAL 52 Barker Street, Harcourt

$798,500

LUXURY HOME - 7.5m x 18m Colorbond shed & double garage - Quiet, central location just 7 minutes to Castlemaine, 20 minutes to Bendigo & 90 minutes to Melbourne

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- Five bedrooms, kitchen, dining, 2 x living rooms, 2 x bathrooms & laundry

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Covering the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires

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Kyneton, Castlemaine, Gisborne, Malmsbury, Trentham, Woodend, Redesdale, Lancefield, Romsey, Macedon, Mt. Macedon, Metcalfe, Chewton, Harcourt, Newstead, Maldon, Taradale, Elphinstone, Campbells Creek, Guildford, Barkers Creek, Sutton Grange, Baringhup, Muckleford, Yapeen.

ELLIOTT MIDLAND NEWSPAPERS ABN 91 004 608 226 KYNETON 3 Market St., PO Box 153, Kyneton, 3444 Telephone: (03) 5422 1488 Facsimile: General (03) 5422 3173

CASTLEMAINE 29 Templeton St., PO Box 227, Castlemaine, 3450 Telephone: Facsimile:

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OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Oliver Holmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 10 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Summer Reaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 13 Isabella Fraser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 13 Claire Barron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 12 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 Charli Laity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 13 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Nate Boyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 10 Yuki Makin-Ginn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 7 Tate Waddington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 8 MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 Sam Howie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 12 Everson Kneebone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 9

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DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES Tuesday Issue: Booking and Copy — Noon Thursday prior.

Friday Issue Cas. Mail: Booking and Copy — 4.30 pm Tuesday prior.

Email: lbrew@midnews.com.au

The debate continues about the supersized supermarket proposal for the eastern entrance to Castlemaine.

What needs emphasising is the impact on the adjacent primary school - traffic congestion, pollution, noise and the obvious attraction of a nearby purveyor of sweets and possibly fast food, countering the focus on healthy eating and kitchen gardens in our local schools.

Suggestions have been made about alternative locations for the supermarket in Campbells Creek, Mckenzies Hill or Harcourt. Other towns provide models including setting the supermarket complex a block or two behind the main road, as in Kyneton, minimising the visual impact of such a large modern structure and car park on the historic overlay of the town.

The proposed supermarket location for Castlemaine is opposite substantial historic buildings in Urquhart Street, and at the end of the winding road through mixed historic residential buildings on the way into town from Chewton. A large modern supermarket complex and extensive car

Scrooge Kyneton Nicholas Scott, Pipers Creek In a year like we have never seen before, I fail to see why the Macedon Ranges Shire has made no effort to have any ounce of Christmas decorations in Kyneton’s streets.

With regional Victoria open up again, it would have been wonderful to see our town glistening for our town residents and visitors with the Christmas message of hope, peace and goodwill.

Lancefield has made an exceptional and charming effort to enhance their main street.

I hope that Christmas 2021, our streets and shops will be clad with original decoration ideas. A project worth considering for schools and local community groups.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES Tuesday Issue: (Midland Express)

5 pm Friday

Births and Deaths: 9.30 am Monday prior 5 pm Wed. Friday Issue: (Castlemaine Mail) Births and Deaths: 9.30 am Thursday prior Email: classifieds@midnews.com.au

PRIME CONTACTS General Manager: Editor: Sales Manager

Tim Ellen Angela Crawford Lynda Brew

Published by Elliott Midland Newspapers Pty. Ltd. ACN 004 608 226 of 3 Market Street, Kyneton (Tel. (03) 5422 1488) and 29 Templeton Street, Castlemaine (Tel. (03) 5472 1788). Printed by Express Print, 5 Jones Road, Morwell. Responsibility for Electoral comment is accepted by the publisher. Registered by Australia Post.

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AGE LIMIT 13 YEARS OLD (Register once only)

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park in such a prominent position will detract from the visual and tourist appeal of our beautiful city.

A public meeting is to be held at 6.30pm Wednesday December 16 at the Ray Bradfield Rooms for those concerned about the supermarket proposal.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 Jerry Nicholas Dempsey-Delore . . . . . . . . turns 3 Billy Jack Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 13 Raphael Guillaumier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 11

OPINIONS Super-sized supermarket

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$1.10 INC GST

Audited Circulation 22,030

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Artefacts sought for heritage study

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Established in 1858, the Kyneton Botanic Gardens are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register as being of historic, aesthetic and scientific significance to the State of Victoria.

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Maps, memories and artefacts could help inform a heritage study of the Kyneton Botanic Gardens.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is searching for historical information about the site from formal maps to personal memories, historical photos, maps, letters, artefacts, memorabilia or any form of documentation about the gardens.

Established in 1858, the gardens are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register as being of historic, aesthetic and scientific significance to the State of Victoria.

The history of the place has been well documented, but there is an intriguing gap; the original 1861 plan of the site has been lost. Local surveyor and civil engineer Stuart Murray won a prize for his design of the gardens in 1861, but the plan has not been seen for decades, and finding it would be of huge benefit to the study.

Council’s director of assets and operations, Shane Walden, said the study would help to preserve and celebrate the gardens’ historical significance.

“From picnics in the gardens to family gatherings in the old market shed - we’re

encouraging everyone to share their memories.

“We are particularly interested in materials that can verify historical details such as contextual views, placement of structures, objects, paths, trees and plantings, and community uses of the gardens,” he said.

The botanic gardens includes the formal gardens at the top of the hill, but also the former caravan park site-which is now home to the community park-and extends down the hill to the area along the Campaspe River Walk.

An online form is available at mrsc.vic. gov.au/yoursay where memories can be shared and digital material uploaded.

Those with physical treasures and memorabilia to share, can call Lisa Ryan on (03) 5422 0333.

Digital contributions are preferred, but the sharing of physical items that may be scanned or photographed is also greatly appreciated. Submissions close on Monday December 21.

The heritage study was funded by the Victorian Government’s Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens grants program.

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KYNETON 3 Market St. CASTLEMAINE 29 Templeton St.

Kyneton: classiďŹ eds@midnews.com.au Castlemaine: jcolley@midnews.com.au

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Open Hours: 8.30 am - 5 pm

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

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

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

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Employment

ARUMETS - Paul

PENROSE Reginald Michael Aged 81

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If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to our office you may place a classified at:

Woodend Newsagency Lancefield Newsagency Malmsbury General Store

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CLASSIFIED GUIDELINES VEHICLE ADVERTISERS Private vendors of motor vehicles advertised for sale must include in their advertisement: s #ASH PRICE OF VEHICLE s )F CAR IS REGISTERED REGISTRATION NUMBER s )F UNREGISTERED THE ENGINE NUMBER

PERSONAL ADVERTISERS .OTICES OF "IRTHS %NGAGEMENTS -ARRIAGES AND $EATHS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE BY TELEPHONE AS AUTHENTICITY MUST BE VERIFIED BY SIGNATURES

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ERRORS %RRORS IN REPEAT ADVERTISEMENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED TO our office immediately after appearance of the first ADVERTISEMENT 4HE PUBLISHER DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR ERRORS in repeat advertisements that are not drawn to our ATTENTION UPON THE FIRST APPEARANCE .O ALLOWANCES CAN BE MADE FOR ERRORS NOT MATERIALLY AFFECTING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ADVERTISEMENT 0OSITION CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED !LL CLAIMS FOR AN ADJUSTMENT OR CREDIT MUST BE MADE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS AFTER BILLING DATE 7E RESERVE THE right to revise and restrict any advertisement we deem OBJECTIONABLE AND TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION WHEN NECESSARY TO CONFORM TO THE POLICY OF THIS NEWSPAPER )N THE EVENT AN ADVERTISEMENT IS OMITTED FROM PUBLICATION

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We are online

WALKERS WANTED

For funeral details please see Natural Grace website www.naturalgrace.com.au Ph. 5427 3112

to deliver newspapers in

CASTLEMAINE & CAMPBELLS CREEK Please contact Julie or Andrea on 5472 1788 or email jcolley@midnews.com.au

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BRENNAN Andrew Boris - past President & great club man, (WFJFC) Sincere condolences to Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family.

From past players & committee, former Winters Flat Junior Football Club.

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MEAKER Kevin Vincent Passed away on the 4th December 2020, at Bupa Aged Care Wodonga.

Loving husband of Gwen (dec).

Loved brother of Mick and Hazel (both dec).

Loved father of Cathryn and father in law of Joe. Loved pop of Damian (dec), Adrian and Moina and loved great grandfather of Hayden and Harper.

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On Wednesday 9th December, suddenly & unexpected.

Loved Husband of Val. Loved & Loving Father of Stephen & Jennie, Jason, Allyson & Alistair.

Adored & loving Pa of Ashley, Jessica, William & Michael, Rylee & Danni, Lachlan, Bella, Joshua, Alesha & Tara.

He simply lived for those he loved & those he loved remember.

Now chasing cows in heaven.

PENROSE Reginald Michael

Rest easy Dad. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;O lord itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to be humble, When you are perfect in every wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Love you, Stephen.

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Loved Father to Stephen & Wife Jennie.

Pa to Ashley, Will, Jess & Michael.

Taken tragically.

Will be greatly missed. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Herding his cows in Heavenâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; For Funeral Arrangements please phone Thompson Family Funerals on (03) 5472 2202, visit www.thompsonsfunerals.com.au or see later edition of the Castlemaine Mail.

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CLASSIFIEDS

Casual position, mornings only.

Experience preferred.

Must be organised, reliable and with a good eye for detail.

Must be prepared to follow COVID cleaning procedures.

Junior Carpenter Position

Dad, So many things I still want to tell you.

So many questions Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never get to ask you.

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Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Phone our Customer Support Team on 1300 363 200 or email coliban@coliban.com.au

Salvoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thrift Shop Forest Street Castlemaine.

Faults, leaks and service difficulties can be reported at anytime on 1300 363 200.

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Junior Reception/Administration Applicants are invited to apply for a Junior Reception/Administration position at Brooke Street Medical Centre in Woodend.

As this position has a large customer service component, applicants will need to be well presented, reliable, possess excellent organisation and communication skills, be computer literate and must be able to work in a team environment.

The position is part time with variable hours.

Applications close: Monday 21st December, 20 For further information please contact Di on 54271002 or email: bsmc@bsmc.net.au

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Antiques Collectables Single items or collections Call Bob 0418 394 623

We are seeking expressions of interest to join the Macedon Ranges Agribusiness Forum. Applicants must have relevant skills and experience in, or links to, the agricultural sector.

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The forum was established in 2014 and discusses and addresses the challenges and opportunities facing the agricultural sector in our shire.

Certain restrictions on the lighting of ďŹ res are in force during the Fire Danger Period.

Information about ďŹ re restrictions within the Country Area of Victoria can be obtained from www.cfa.vic.gov.au, your local CFA District OfďŹ ce or Municipal Fire Prevention OfďŹ cer.

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ELLIOTT MIDLAND NEWSPAPERS advises all display service advertisements must comply with the above requirement to avoid prosecution, or provide those details to us to pass to the Dept. of Justice if requested.

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STONEMASON KYNETON 5422 1190 Phone

HAY oaten and straw mulch. New seasons, weed and chemical free.

Oaten rolls, 5 x 4, $80.

Oaten small bales, $10.

Straw rolls, 5 x 4, $50.

Straw small bales, $6.

Can deliver. Ph Chris 0407 561 044.

Section 29 of the Fair Trading Act 1999 requires the inclusion of a full name and address (not PO Box Number) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in all advertisements for the supply of goods and services.

To submit an EOI, please complete the form at mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or email to ecodevadmin@mrsc.vic.gov.au For more information contact Danni Findlay on (03) 5421 9617 or dďŹ ndlay@mrsc.vic.gov.au or Noel Henderson, Agribusiness Forum Chair on 0418 170 035 or noel.henderson@avingtonmerino.com

DEMOLITION reclaimed building materials, old red pavers, corrugated iron, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical, timber, Oregon hardwood, huge amount.

Ph Karl 0422 564 878.

FOUND ADVERTS ARE PUBLISHED FREE!

If you think you could contribute positively to the forum please submit your expression of interest (EOI) by 5pm Friday 5 February 2021.

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ASBESTOS removals and demolition services, fully insured. Ph Karl 0422 564 878.

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Kyneton golf Long-time Kyneton Golf Club member Barry Murphy produced his best form on Saturday to emerge as the club's Par 3 Champion.

In the final round of the event Murphy finished with a two round tally of 117, with Mak Sciberras runner-up on 122.

Murphy was also the day's A-grade winner with 58-8-50, while Patrick Clohesy took out B-grde with 66-11-55 on a countback from Peter Kewniuk 68-13-55. Bede Gibson topped C-grade with 6515-50.

Irene Kozicz was the ladies winner with 77-3344, from Cate Thomas 75-27-48.

Nearest the pins were Murphy (11th and 17th), Clohesy, David Moore and Noel Alldis.

With the ladies enjoying a break from their usual competitions, several have joined in the men's comp.

It was stableford off the white tees on Wednesday, and Clohesy (15 handicap) blitzed the field with 41 stableford points, from Peter Walsh (16) on 39. Denise Murphy was the women's winner with 34 points, while Alan Cullinger and Chris Kanaris were NTPs.

Trentham golf Who would win the 36-hole Summer Cup at Trentham Golf Club was in the balance throughout the second and final round on Saturday.

First round leader and November medalist Bradley Nugent tried to hold on, but was edged out

by A-grader Brent Leheny who fired 74-7-67 to go with his first round nett 66. His 133 was one better than Nugent.

The best score of the day came from B-grader Ian Power with 78-15-63, while Michael Archer took out C-grade with 87-23-64.

Women: A field of 17 turned out and played stableford: A-grade - Kirsten Jensen 44 points, Clare Petersen 36. B - Kath Keating 41, from Ruth Duffy 40.

C - Rosie Hill a scorching 45, from Trudy Ferry 38.

Trentham has arranged golf clinics for both beginners and members, spread over three days in February.

PGA professional Matthew Duncan will be in charge, with equipment provided.

Lancefield golf There were some excellent scores in Lancefield Golf Club's stableford event on Saturday, with C-grade winner Barry Flentjar excelling with 45 points.

Captain Barry Brennan took out A-grade with 37, and Dale Schmitt was best in B-grade with 41.

Women - Di Brennan 37.

Men's Legends mid-week: Colin Daniel 94-2668, from Steve Draper 86-17-69.

The ladies played a two-person Ambrose on Wednesday, with some of the recent clinic graduates teaming up with the regulars.

Jenni Vennell shone with 49 gross, from Di Brennan and Hazel Laycock 54.

Christmas is almost here, and the club invites players to participate in a 10-hole stableford followed by lunch this Sunday (register with Barry Brennan on 0417 469 488).

Romsey golf A splendid summer's day for golf at Romsey on Saturday led to some excellent scores; a few corellas had returned but damage to the greens was minimal.

Sherif Abdel-Sayed and Mal Mottram's superb shots to secure NTPs were highlights.

Several pairs finished below par in the four-ball best-ball. The winners were Rob Slade - Davey Kenney 63 from Lis and Chris Manktelow 63, Mottram-Mick Nicholls Snr 65 and Rob and Bill Bretherton 66.

North Pole rules were used in an Ambrose format to conclude the 2020 year of golf on Wednesdays. Each of the 12 holes had different conditions such as "no woods allowed for the duration of this hole".

Plenty of fun and laughter throughout, and a very close finish between three pairs.

First: Kath Jekabsons, Wendy Gosden, Connie Cecys 55-19.3-35.7, from Lis Manktelow, Jenny Hartley, Chris Manktelow 50-13.8-36.2, and Neryle-Lea Sparke, Beryl Cole , Roger Sparke 53-16.3, 36.7.

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New singles champions Bill West

The finals of Central Highlands state singles bowls championships for season 2020-2021 were played on Sunday, with Graham Edwards (Kyneton Golf) and Jacqui Ryan (Diggers Rest) victorious.

Edwards, a very well-credentialed bowler and a master of utilising an 'arm', is in his first season in the CHBD. He has already made a decisive impact, both in pennant matches and by becoming a very worthy division singles champion.

Ryan, a former Macedon club bowler, gained her biggest individual success by taking out the women's title.

The semi-finals and finals were played on a well-prepared Kyneton Golf green running at around 15-16 seconds, with some wind influence.

On his way to securing the title, Edwards struck his toughest opposition in a quarter-final, accounting for Kyneton Golf topliner Adrian Plowman 25-22.

He went on to defeat another Kyneton Golf stalwart in Steve 'Spud' Taylor in the morning semi-final, and faced up to Lancefield's impressive young skipper and group representative Aaron Young in the final. Young had earlier accounted for Kyneton's Terry Kelly.

A close final was anticipated, but this did not eventuate. Edwards seized the initiative and played long ends to perfection, establishing a 9-0 lead.

Edwards' strong all-round game was on display, and he ended up with a decisive 25-6 victory.

'RECRUIT OF THE YEAR' There is no doubt Edwards must rank as a prime contender for 'recruit of the year' in Central Highlands.

He played as a third in Bendigo

East's top pennant side, which finished runner-up to South Bendigo last season, and has been a member of the Victorian 'armed bowls' lineup.

As Spud Taylor relates, Edwards simply turned up and asked if he could practice with Golf last season, and decided to play with the club this season.

"I'm really happy to have such an accomplished player as third," quipped Taylor.

Edwards lives near Kyneton, drives a taxi and delivers newspapers to much of Northern Victoria, hence he had virtually no sleep before playing Sunday's matches.

Kyneton Golf is pleased to have another CHBD titleholder in its ranks.

Jacqui Ryan played in various events while with Macedon, often representing the CHBD, and has won a CHBD fours title.

The women's semi-finals were both decided by 25-16 scorelines, and Ryan met Gisborne's in-form Teresa Wylie in the final.

After taking command early, Ryan seemed set for an easy victory with a 22-8 lead, before Wylie produced a series of good bowls to bring the match alive.

Ryan finally drew the required shot for a 25-20 victory, and her success is the third for the small Diggers Rest club at divisional level this season.

CHBD chairman Ian Ball congratulates the two singles winners on their performances, as well as other recent title holders.

"On behalf of the CHBD executive I would like to wish all bowlers and their families compliments of the festive season, and good bowling in the new year," Ball said.

Happy champs: Jacqui Ryan and Graham Edwards after their singles championship victories on Sunday.

Scores from the two singles events were: Men's first round: A. Plowman (Kyneton Golf) 25 d D. Ryan (Diggers Rest) 10, T. Kelly (Kyneton) 25 d M. Clohesy (Diggers Rest) 11, G. Edwards (Kyneton Golf) 25 d G. Gascoyne (Kyneton) 14.

Quarter-finals: A. Young (Lancefield) 25 d D. Edmondson (Kyneton) 9, S. Taylor (Kyneton Golf) 25 d J. Cooper (Kyneton) 19, Kelly 25 d N. Jamieson (Woodend) 9, Edwards 25 d Plowman 22.

Semi-finals: Young 25 d Kelly 14, Edwards 25 d Taylor 13.

Final: Edwards 25 d Young 6.

Women's semi-final: J. Ryan (DR) 25 d D. Knight (Kyneton) 16, T. Wylie (Gisborne) 25 d T. Odgers (DR) 16.

Golf, Gisborne with vital wins Bill West Kyneton Golf and Gisborne gained significant wins against respective opponents Kyneton and Romsey in Central Highlands division one pennant bowls on Saturday.

The fifth round means one third of the home and away season is over, with the sixth round this Saturday then a festive season recess until January 9.

After a shock loss to cellar dweller Diggers Rest, Kyneton Golf showed plenty of resilient to bounce back and secure maximum points against arch rival and reigning premiers Kyneton.

The margin of 26 shots was very convincing, and the match was wrapped up well before the last few ends loomed.

Steve Taylor's four was in fine form, and Adrian Plowman and Toby Barker were not far behind. Golf has its sights set on the double chance.

At Romsey, the home side was buoyed for an overdue victory but it did not eventuate as Gisborne scored its second win for the season with an overall 12-shot margin - one rink up, one down, and one tied.

The 20-shot margin by Dave Beardmore against Matt Brundell was something the Redbacks could not overcome, and they slid to fifth, with Gisborne now fourth.

Lancefield went to Diggers Rest in wary mode, and a 22-shot margin overall was just what the Tigers needed, despite the home side stopping a clean sweep.

Big wins to Jeff Holmes and Aaron

Young came at the right time and enabled Lancefield to replace Kyneton in second spot.

Ladder positions: Kyneton Golf 62, Lancefield 49, Kyneton 48, Gisborne 27, Romsey 22, Diggers Rest 16.

THRILLER AT GISBORNE The only cliffhanger finish came in the division two encounter between Gisborne and Kyneton Golf, with the home side pleased to secure a two-shot victory against Kyneton.

Kyneton Golf and Romsey each won by 20 shots, and Woodend had a runaway win at Lancefield.

The biggest individual rink win for the round came in division three, with Woodend's Norm Bickerdyke home by 38 shots.

A champion acknowledged The Kyneton Croquet Club honoured its most senior member on Sunday. John Teed turns 90 at the end of December and is still one of the club's best players.

John only took up croquet when he and his wife Mary moved to Woodend in 2002. John quickly took to the game becoming C Grade champion in his first year of competition. Two years later he was B Grade champion and since then he's gone on to be Club Champion on five occasions, most recently in the 2018/19 season.

John is still playing pennant competition and while the 2020 season had to be cancelled, he was a member of the Kyneton team that was runners-up in Division One of the 2019 Northern District Croquet Association competition and he's looking forward to being able to play again in 2021.

In past years when the Victorian Croquet Association held inter-region competitions, John represented Northern District in country versus city competition.

John served on the committee of the club for many years, including a long stint as treasurer.

In 2012, he was made a life member of the club.

Mary Teed also played up until this year when she decided it was getting a bit much for her. Both John and Mary are always ready to assist any new players and their knowledge and experience has helped many players improve their game. John is a master tactician and deadly accurate when in position to run a hoop. Many a player has paid the penalty for not following John's number one piece of advice, 'Always take out the danger ball'.

John is a keen gardener and was presented with a gardenia in a ceramic pot, while Mary was presented with a large bouquet of flowers in recognition of their huge contribution to the club.

The club will be having a new format for their singles competition next year and in recognition of John's long service to the club, all players, including John, will be competing for the John Teed Cup.

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Castlemaine United A Grade batsman Mark McKimmie defends his wicket last Saturday. Photo: Max Lesser

Strong performances in CDCA Castlemaine District Cricket Association senior sides played round seven matches, B Grade battled out round six and C Grade play day one of round four contests. The highlight of the round was Taradale B Grade batsman Mackenzie Stone's 118 run haul. Maiden Gully Marist A Reserve bowler Jake Medhurst was also in fine form taking 5-15. Results were as follows: A Grade Round 7 Barkers Creek 7-252(cc) (B Leech 78*, S Smith 63, D Semmens 29; G Beith 2-37, J Casley 2-53, J Glenister 2-57) def Guildford 155 (C McKendry 29, C Bunting 26, J Thomas 21; S Smith 2-18, D Semmens 2-22, J Entwisle 2-26, J Newlan 2-32).

Newstead 7-218(cc) (T Re-

ece 82, K Walter 35, I Garsed 25, B Walter 21; D Hinck 2-21, K Beer 2-38) def North Castlemaine 142 (K Beer 45, S Thompson 34, A Ferres 29*).

Castlemaine United 8-157(cc) (A Brasher 65*, M McKimmie 30; J Watson 3-35, B Cole 2-21) lost to Muckleford 8-159 (T Gingell 30*, B Cole 29, M Meade 24, D Peckham 20; L Chaffey 3-26, C Aldridge 2-23, A Brasher 2-34).

Maiden Gully had the bye.

A Reserve Round 7 Muckleford 6-171 (M Sharples 74, J Cox 22, K Cordy 20*; K Gardner 3-37, G Chapman 2-35) def Newstead 167 (C Hepburn 67, J Smith 59; C Hough 4-22, M Sharples 4-35). Maiden Gully 8-199(cc) (D Plowright 47*, B Marchesani 45, R Fisher 37; H Waddington 3-35, T

Walsh 2-33, S Gale 2-49) def Barkers Creek 78 (J Medhurst 5-15, A Kerr 2-7, L Gill 2-9).

Hepburn 6-150 (B Yanner 38, N Robinson 31, W Shiell 30*, W Robinson 24) def Harcourt 144; Castlemaine United had the bye.

B Grade Round 6 Muckleford 7-209(cc) (R White 66, M McEachran 39; D Brasher 2-21, B McMurtrie 2-28) def Castlemaine United 8-167(cc) (B McMurtrie 48, G McMurtrie 44, W Penrose 23; D Slingo 3-29, D Leathem 3-37). North Castlemaine 7-154(cc) (R Chapman 58*, A Webster 39; L Maltby 3-25, M Maerz 2-16) lost to Taradale 2-158 (M Stone 118). Harcourt 100 (N Mitchell 34; A Foy 3-10, S Van Poppel 3-18) lost to Maiden Gully 9-102

(C O'Grady 36*; B O'Connor 3-17, M Yensch 3-20). Guildford 5-264(cc) (D Webster 84, G Phillipson 43, A Mychajlyszyn 37, A Parsons 29, A Dzioba 22; F Gardner 2-41, C Gardner 2-44) def Newstead 119 (C Chapman 30, C Gardner 26*; G Phillipson 2-26, A Dzioba 2-31, K Williams 2-31).

C Grade Junior/U16 Round 4, Day One Muckleford v Harcourt 7-117(cc) (S Gross 3-5). Hepburn v Muckleford United - no result provided. Barkers Creek 5-312(cc) (N Thompson 50*, N Anderson 50*, L Holman 50*, K Martin 39, T Davidge 36; L Bruce 2-29) v Guildford.

Colts Phelans 127 (L Smolak 2-5, R Selwood 2-12) v Castlemaine United. Laanecoorie Dunolly v Newstead 145 (F Gardner 54; Z Potter 3-8, J Britten 2-17, J Hunt 2-18).

Big day for Kyneton cricket Bill West On Saturday, Kyneton Cricket Club had its most successful day since entering the Gisborne District Cricket Association.

Kyneton won its two one-day matches, scoring 276 runs and losing just one wicket, giving the club a real morale boost leading up to the festive season.

In Jensen Shield, Kyneton played East Sunbury at the Showgrounds and restricted the visitors to 5/170 (Zac Ross 92).

Regan Williams 82 and coach Andrew Idiens 69 not out then shone with the bat as the Tigers finished with 1/171 on the board.

In division 3, Kyneton restricted East Sunbury to 9/104 c.c. and rattled up 0/105 (S. McIntyre 61 n.o., D. Walker 39 n.o.

Trentham knocked up 4/231 (J. Shaw 92, J. Sartori 48, R. Healy 46) in the same division, and kept Woodend to 4/88 for a percentage booster.

McINTYRE CUP In the McIntyre Cup round, the winners were Gisborne, Sunbury United and Diggers Rest-Bulla.

At Gardiner Reserve, East Sunbury struggled for runs with Mick Allen opening the bowling for Gisborne and bamboozling batsmen to collect 4-10 from eight overs.

Tim Stephens contributed 40.

In reply, the Dragons rattled up 2/109 from just 19.3 overs (Pat McKenna 53 not out, Clinton Young 25).

Woodend's early batsmen failed to fire and they eventually scored 9/133 c.c.

(James Pettigrew 42, H. McDonald 33 Cuinick 3-9, Berry 2-19.

Diggers Rest - Bulla seized the chance to score their first win, knocking up 4/135 (Robinson 44, Crossland 44 n.o. - G. Matthews 2-21).

Unbeaten ladder leader Sunbury United may have been without exciting 'run machine' Dilan Chandima, but proved too strong for Bacchus Marsh.

United scored 171, and dismissed the Marsh for 127, with Zac Forster capturing 3-12 from eight overs and Raj Mendis 4-28.

Romsey had the bye.

RIDDELL SHINE Riddell pleased coach Heath Brown with a strong win at home against St Anthonys in Johnstone Shield.

A century partnership between Daniel Nolan 49 and Harry Fisher 48 enabled the Bombers to score 194. They then dismissed St Anthonys for 112 (Brown 4-24, Jackson Wadden 3-18).

Riddell's division one side also had a big win, with the talented Brett O'Mara hit-

ting 21 fours in scoring 120 as the Bombers compiled 9/206.

Rupertswood replied with 9/167 (Bennett 3-22, Lloyd 3-23).

In the same grade over 500 runs were scored in the Hanging Rock versus Bacchus Marsh encounter.

Hanging Rock 3/255 (Liam O'Meara 91, Brandon Nicholls 86 n.o., Simon Zubrycki 51 n.o. defeated Bacchus Marsh 4/247c.c.

In division two, Lancefield 6/155 (Chris Collins 43, C. Keogh 38) defeated Bacchus Marsh 8/148 c.c., and Blackwood 3/114 (Driver 46 n.o., Murphy 38) beat Sunbury United 108 (Gray 4-21).

In Jensen Shield, Aintree compiled 4/228 (Gurbinder Singh 96) and bundled Macedon out for 84.

Romsey impressed again by scoring 5/217 c.c. (Corey Day 81 n.o., Richardson 47, Frost 40) and restricting Eynesbury to 6/153 (Francis 50, East 3-38).

At Gilbert Gordon Reserve, Woodend 6/172 (Harry Lawson 58) lost to Gisborne 3/177 (Wilhem McKay 67 not out).

At Langama Park, Josh Cumberland scored 112 in Wallan's 221, which was not enough to defeat Sunbury United 7/203.

Gisborne 112 (A. Beard 33) lost to Sunbury Kangaroos 0/114 (Simon Barry 79 n.o.).

Castlemaine football talent Jack Ginnivan has been selected by the Collingwood Football Club in the AFL's Rookie Draft at pick # 13.

It's been a tumultuous year for the 17-year-old Strathfieldsaye and Bendigo Pioneers forward/midfielder.

Jack was thrilled to be selected for the Bendigo Pioneers Under 18s for the second consecutive year and was then selected for the Vic Country squad in late 2019.

But unfortunately Covid-19 derailed his Vic Country debut.

"I got to enjoy a couple of camps in with the Vic Country squad, a practice match with the Pioneers and one match with the Strath Under 18s back in March, but then coronavirus struck and we were forced into lockdown," Jack said.

The Bendigo Senior Secondary College Year 12 student remained focused on maintaining his skills and fitness during lockdown and is delighted his hard work has paid off.

See this Friday's Castlemaine Mail for the full story.

Jack Ginnivan has been snapped up by the Magpies.

Down by one run Malmsbury's division one cricket side lost to newcomer Melton South by one run in a high-scoring encounter on Saturday, while the club's could not keep Wallan White batsmen at bay in north grade.

Batting first, Malmsbury hit up a healthy 7/213 c.c. off 40 overs with most batsmen contributing.

Palmy Singh top scored with 50, Daniel Turner made 41, Guy Nelson 36 and Matt Cox 30 The home side was in a shaky position losing two early wickets, but half centuries from Daryl Liistro and Saheed Bashir put Malmsbury bowlers under pressure with the final tally 6/214.

The wickets were shared among six bowlers.

The Berries learnt a lot from this match.

At the MCG, Malmsbury's north grade batsmen compiled 151 from 35 overs.

Justin Murphy continued his good form with 48, and Tom Logan scored a fine 38.

Wallan's Cooper Gilder took control with a fine 63 for the visitors, and Corey Grindley hit a fast 35 as the end score of 6/153 was achieved with three overs to spare. Six bowlers each claimed a wicket.

This Saturday: Malmsbury v Woodend (division one); Malmsbury v Lancefield at Tylden (north grade).

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