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Thecouncilhadalsoarguedtheproposalcouldencouragedevelopmentofothernearbyvacantlots,"impeding theabilityforthemtobeeffectivelyfarmed".Thistoowas rejected,onthebasisthateachapplicationisconsidered onitsmerits.Thepropertyispartofhisfamilybusinesslocatedacross232hectaresofgrazinglandonfiveseparate properties.Theherdsizeiscurrently295head. MrBrunisaidthemilliondollarprice-tagonlargerfarmingparcelsprovedtoomuchforthosejuststartingoutand someflexibilitywasneeded. "There's alotoffarmlandavailableintheMacedon Rangesthatisabove100acrestobuildon,butfor ayoung personstartingoutinfarming it'sjustoutofreach,"hesaid. "Ifpeoplealreadyhave amortgagetopayelsewhere,it justmakesitnearimpossible." Malmsbury farmer Travis Bruni has won the fight to turn his shed come 'man cave' into a legal residence KN265025/K • Pr opertyandConveyancing • CriminalLaw • FamilyLaw • WillsandEstates • CommercialLaw • EmploymentLaw • AppearinginallCourts Pleasecontactuson54226500 8J enningsSt ,K ynetonemail: ps r@ps r. net.au PALMER, STEVENS & RENNICK Bar rister s & Solicitor s P:54226159 | A: 65 HighStreet ,Kyneton | W: kynetondental.com.au *GENERALDENTISTRY* TEETHCLEANINGANDWHITENING *DENTURES *ORTHODONTICS/BRACES *IMPLANTS* SAME DAYAPPOINTMENTSKN266059/K KN265973 CENTREST AT ED RILLING NO WATER NOCHARGE WATER BORING www.centrestatedrilling.com.au »Industr yLeader »Bestreviews results &reputation DanMcMahon 0421870308 Findus on facebook

MacedonRangesShireCouncillastyearput astopto theangusandherefordbreederfromlivingin aconverted shedathisYoungsRoadproperty.

wouldlimitfarmingactivities,insteadacceptingcontrary evidencethaton-siteobservationwascriticaltocalving. SeniorVCATmemberLaurieHewet'srulingwasbased on afarmmanagementplancomplementedbyanagriculturalscientist'sexpertreviewandopinion. Theopinionwasthat20-30heifersneededclose supervisionas"almostcertainlysomeinterventionwillbe required". Hesaidwithoutthedwelling,"rearingoperationsand

Recommendingrefusal,councilofficerswarnedcouncillorsagainstfragmentationofagriculturallandwithout justificationfor apermanent dwellingonsite.Theapplicationalsoattractedtwoobjections. ButanappealtotheVictorianCivilandAdministrative Tribunaloverturnedthatdecision. Thetribunaldismissedthecouncil'sviewthattheset-up agriculturalproductivitywouldbediminished".

MrBrunisaidlastweek'srulingattheVictorianCiviland AdministrativeTribunalwas areliefandmeanthecould continuetogrowhisfarm. "Iwouldhavewalkedawayfromfarmingifthisdidn'tget approved.There'sjustnoway Icouldjustifykeepingitgoingwithoutbeingabletobeonsite,"hesaid.

MalmsburyfarmerTravisBrunihaswonthefighttoturn hisshedcome'mancave'into alegal residence.

MrBrunisaidtheshedhaddevelopedintoanillegitimate residenceover18monthsashefound aneedtobeon-site forcalvingheifers.At22.7ha,thepropertywasoutside theFarmZone'sminimum40habuildrequirementandhe reliedon apermittocontinuelivingthere.

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Detectivesfromthe Cybercrime Squad areinvestigating aseriesofreportsofan emerging text messaging scamtargeting parents,bypretendingtobe achildin needoffinancialhelp. Thevictimwillreceive aWhatsApp ortextmessagefromanoffenderonan unknownnumberimpersonatingtheir children,alongthelinesof“Himum,I’ve changedprovider/lost/brokenmyphone–I’mtemporarilyusingthisnumberfornow”. Theconversationwilldevelop,before theoffenderdeceivesthevictimand requests money for some kindof emergency. These emergencies canincludepayments thatneedtobe made thatday, money topurchase anewphone,or money topayanurgentbill. Offenderswillsaytheycannotaccesstheirown money astheyhavebeen lockedoutoftheirownonlinebanking accountaftergettingthenewphone. Oftentheoffenderwillrequest aphoto of acreditcard,or atransferto abank accountthattheywillpurporttobeusing whiletheycan’taccesstheir normal bank account. Onceonetransferhasbeen made,the offenderwillfrequentlyrequestanother sumof money. “Ascamlikethisreallypullsonthe heartstrings –achildtellingyouthey’ve lostorbrokentheirphoneandareinneed offinancialsupportisunderstandably asituationwhereparentswouldreact without asecondthought,"saidDetectiveSergeantJohnCheyne, Cybercrime Squad. “Ifeveryoureceive amessagefrom anunknown number askingfor money, it’salwaysworthaskingfor some kindof verification. “Givethe number acallandaskthem toprovewho theysaytheyare,orcallthe original number youhavesavedinyour contacts fortheperson.Alternatively,you couldask themtosend avoicenote to verifywhotheyare. “Iftheycan’tprovewhotheyareor aren’twillingto,don’ttransferthe money."

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Detectiveshaveidentifiedatleast25 victimsbelievedtobelinkedto aseries ofoffending,datingbacktoJanuarythis year.Itisbelievedthescamoriginatedin Europe,beforemakingitswaytoAustralia. appears most offendersarelocated offshoreandarenotknowntothevictims. Investigatorsarewarninganyone who receives amessageofthiskindfrom a number theydon’trecognisetobe

"TheAudioVisualGarden aimstoget us thinkingandexperiencing shared connections betweenpeople, plantsandnature, and todoitin afun, accessible and immersiveway," Lyons toldthe Express "We want peopletobeimmersedin beautiful soundand light and we're trying toraise awareness thatweare connected to andinfluenced byother livingthings on this planet. "It's abig spacewithhigh ceilingsand abigmirror,whichwehopewillamplify the plants weputin front ofit." Lyons saidthetwoartistswereon a questtodiscoverhiddenformsofcommunication orfieldsof influence between plantsand people. "We'reboth inspired by patternsand processesin natureand wetrytouncover thebeautyweseein natureand express itcreativelythroughwhatwedo,"hesaid. "There's acollectionof50 indoor plantsand thesearewiredupvia sensors andsignal translators totrigger, generate andmanipulate soundand visuals. "And this interacts withpre-made sounds, visuals and parametersthatare setupbymyself,ascomposer, and Paul asvideoartist. "Theresultisan installation thatis continuallyinfluenced by plantsand their bio signals,generating beautiful evolving patternsand shapesoflight andsound." Lyons is among ahostoflocalartists taking partin ConfluxBendigonext

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AngelaCrawford Newsteadcomposer AnthonyLyons is working on alarge-scale soundand light installation thataimsto translate the energyfrom plantsand people into images andsounds. Lyons is collaborating withLockwood videoartistPaulFletcheron TheAudioVisualGarden project,whichwillbe unveiledtothepublicatthe Conflux festival ofcreativeideasin Bendigonextmonth. Taking overtheupstairsfoyerofthe CapitalTheatre,visitorswill enter a gardenof plantsand playwithpre-made soundand video animationprojections.

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TheproductionstudioatMainFMwas brokenintoandvandalisedontheevening ofFridayAugust5. ThreeSennheiserMD421microphones werestolen. ThevolunteersatMainFMhopetheyare returned. MainFMstationmanagerStephRiddel saidthemicrophoneswerelabelledLH Guest,RHGuestandANCR.

"It’sunlikelythecostofreplacementfor uswillbemorethanourinsuranceexcess, whichmeanswe’llhavetowearit,"she said. "Ifyoustolethemfor alark –justbring themback.WearewatchingBuySwapSell sites,"shesaid. Thestationmanagersaidthenot-forprofitcommunityorganisationwasextremelydisappointedbytheincident. "Thestudiowasleftdishevelled.We are acommunityorganisation –ourwhole ethosisaroundprovidingaccesstothe radiowavestothecommunity,inorderto servethecommunity,"shesaid. "Wetrytoprovide awelcomingspace andreallyencourageanyonewhowantsto checkoutthestudiosandgetinvolvedtodo so."Weareallaboutinclusion. "Ourvolunteersworkhardraisingfunds througheventsandgrantstokeepour diverserangeofprogramsontheairwaves andit's ashametohavetobuynewequipment. "Wehopethoseresponsiblewillhavea changeofheartandreturnthemtous." Anyonewithinformationaboutthetheft cancontactinfo@mainfm.net,CastlemainePoliceorCrimeStoppers.Youcan remainanonymousifyouwish.

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Upto775homesandbusinessesinRiddellsCreekandGisborneSouthnowhave accesstohighspeed,reliableNBNconnectivityfollowingthecompletionoftwonewfixed

wirelesstowers. TheRiddellsCreektoweris aco-locationarrangementon aTelstramobilebasestation andwilldeliverfixedwirelessbroadbandtoupto575premises. TheGisborneSouthFixedWirelesstowerwillserviceupto200premises. Fixedwirelessiswell-suitedtosupportingmanyregionalcommunities,whichcanbe challengingtoservewithfixed-lineservicesduetolowpopulationdensitiesandchallengingtopography.ResidentsofRiddellsCreekandGisborneSouthcanalsolookforwardto enjoyingfasterspeedsonNBNfixedwirelessservicesinthefuture,followingtheAustralian Government’srecentprovisionof$480millioninfundingtowardsanupgradeoftheentire NBNfixedwirelessnetwork. KN266258 Expert adv iceina supportive environment Specialisingin FamilyLaw, CriminalLaw&Inter ventionOrders TheteamatJSLawhasmorethan 50 yearsofcombined experiencein familyandcriminallaw, servicingCentralVictoria. We understandthelong-lastingimpacts familyandcriminallawmatterscan cause,and approachallcaseswith compassionandrespect. 72 Queen Street, BENDIGO 2/34 Urquhart Street, WO ODEND (ByAppointment Only) ☎ 0354441181 ✉ admin@jslaw.com.au 0431444468 thewoolshedaustralia.com 2/14PiperStreetKyneton thewoolshedaustralia RollNeckSweaterSale SelectedRollNeck Sweaters 25%off EndsThursdaythe18th KN266051/K Au th orise dbyt he Victoria nG ove rn me nt ,1 Treasu ry Pl ace, Me lbou rn e As part of Victoria’s BigBuild ,u pgradestothe Su nburyLine, together withthenew MetroTunnel ,willmakeitq uicker and easiertoget to universities,hospitals andjobsinMelbourne We’rebuild ingbig 1919 Coachesreplace trai ns in both directions Be nd igoLin e Unti l26August At night ,31August So uthernCross to Be nd igo Echu ca Li ne Unti l26August So uthernCross to Echu ca Swan Hi ll Li ne Unti l26AugustSouth ernCross to Swan Hi ll Checkbeforeyou travel at bigbuild .vic.gov.au KN265884/ L Council news Workingtogetherfor ahealthy,connectedshire mountalexander.vic.gov.au(03)5471 1700 Let’simprovetheshire’saccessibility Thisyearwe’llbedeveloping anewDisabilityActionPlanwhich willdetailpracticalstepswe’llbetakingoverthenextfouryears toensuretheshirecontinuestobe awelcoming,inclusiveand accessibleplaceforeveryone. Wereallyvalueourcommunity’sinputandlivedexperiences,so we’reputtingtogetheraworkinggroupoflocalresidentstohelp informthedevelopmentoftheplan. To ﬁndoutmoreaboutjoiningthegroup,visit shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.auorcalluson54711700. WehavehardcopyExpressionsofInterestformsavailablefromour CustomerServiceteamattheCivicCentreinCastlemaineaswell. Employmentopportunities Manager PeopleandCulture –fulltime Applicationsclose at 9.00amonMonday22August. Fordetailsandmoreemploymentopportunities, visitmountalexander.vic.gov.au/Current_vacancies. UpcomingCouncilmeeting ThenextCouncilmeetingis at 6.30pmon Tuesday16August. Watchthelivestream at youtube.com/c/MountAlexanderShireCouncil. KN266251

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Theissue of homelessness andtheaffordablehousing crisiswasthe focusofavigil in CastlemainelastThursday week. CoordinatedbyMyHome NetworkandDhelkaya CommunityHealthHousing Service, the eventaimed to galvanisethe communityon action happening locally to addressthe issue. About40people gathered attheMarketBuildingand reflected on the17lit candles that representedcommunity memberssleepingrough on anygivennight. They alsoreflectedonthe 50-pluscommunity members whowerecouch surfing or stayingwithfriendsorfamily becausetheyhad no affordable secure housing, aswellas the200plusfamilies in housingcrisisseekingassistance from the housingservice PurdyBuckle,Dhelkaya Health’sactingmanager of housingandfamilyservices, spokeaboutthe growingcrisis in Mount AlexanderShire and theirhousing services. “Homelessnessandthe risk of homelessnesscan profoundlyaffect aperson’s mentalandphysicalhealth, education, employment op portunities, connectionto communityandtheirability to fullyparticipate in society,”Ms Bucklesaid.

KazNeilson,MHN coordina tor,spoke of MHN’sshort and mediumtermaction already happeningto address homelessnessandthe housingcrisis locally. "MHNhasadvocatedto federalandstate governments toincreasecrisisand transition housingand social housing," MsNeilson said "The networkisengagingwith shoptop andvacant dwellinglandlordstoexplore releasingvacant propertiesas affordablerentals. "We arealso engagingwith localaccommodation providers to releaseaccommodationas crisisand transitionhousing." My Home Networkisa collaborationofcommunity andgovernment organisations, community membersand people withlivedexperience ofhomelessness formedin response toincreasing concerns aboutthe lack of affordable, safe,secure, sustainable and appropriatehousinginMount AlexanderShire It is coordinatedbyCen tral

VictorianPreventionand PopulationHealthofBendigo Health. Vigilattendeeshadtheirphotostakenholdingsignswithmessagesaddressinghomelessness,which werepublishedonsocialmedia. AmicusisexcitedtoofferpeopleinCastlemaineand surrounding districtstheopportunitytoexperience astate-of-the-artfacilityat theLionsMcDonaldHill RespiteHouseforpeoplewithdisabilities. Enquiretoday www.amicus.org.au EachparticipantwhostaysatLionsMcDonaldHill Respite House isprovidedwithone-to-onesupportfromexperiencedAmicus supportworkers.Participantsare supportedto develop awide rangeofskillstosupportthemwiththeirindependence,enjoy communityoutings andconﬁdence-buildingactivities. FUNDED ANDLAUNCHED BY MASARG Short-ter maccommodation and respiteinCastlemaine The MountAlexanderShire Accommodationand Respite Group (MASARGInc.)isa non-political,independentgroup of parents, carersand community membersworking to addressthe criticalneed forrespiteand accommodationinfrastructure forpeoplewith disabilitiesinthearea. KN266281 Robert Oatley built a diverse family business including vineyards, wineries, cattle stations and tourism ventures In 2006 he established the family winery, Robert Oatley Wines The ‘Signature Series’ of wines is crafted from Australia’s best wine districts: McLaren Vale, Margaret River, Great Southern and Yarra Valley They are made in the bigger intense style, full ﬂavoured, yet elegant and sophisticated without the price tag Varietals include Riesling Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache, GSM, Cabernet and Shiraz All these wines have rated 90 or more points out of 100 by many wine reviewers Australia wide Retail price is usually $24 00 Single buy $19.99 LIQUORLEGENDS –KYNETON SHOP 3 83-89(REAR)MOLLISONSTREETKYNETON tel. 54221599email. nrlgkyneton@bigpond.com ROBERT OATLEY SIGNATURE SERIES KN26591 7 OR

Manyofuswillatonetimeoranother havefelttheweightofcaringforourfamiliesbeardownonus. Weallloveourfamilies,buteverynow andthen, alittle“me”timecouldn’thurt, right? Nowimagineifoneofyourfamily membershad adisabilityandthemultiplyingeffectitwouldhaveonyourcurrent responsibilities. Thisistheexperienceofpeoplelike Robyn,whohasbeen aparentcarerfor over30years. “Ijustneed abreakfrombeingtwo peopleallthetime …twopeople’shairto wash,twopeople’steethtoclean,”she said. Butunlikethoseofuswhocanleanon familyorfriendstotakethekidsfor anight ortwo, carersdon’thavethatoptiondueto thespecialneedsthattheirlovedonehas, whichoftenrequiresspecialtrainingand modifiedfacilitiesathome. In2009, agroupoflike-mindedcommunitymembersrecognisedthattherewas norespitefacilityintheCastlemainearea forpeoplelikeRobyn,anddecidedtodo somethingaboutitbyformingtheMount AlexanderShireAccommodationand RespiteGroup. “Wefeltwehadanobligationtoaddress thecriticalneedforrespiteaccommodationandfoundthatthecommunitywas equallypositiveabouttheideaofbuilding acustomfacilityforthebenefitthoseliving withdisabilities,”saidJanSteen,MASARG president.

all-abilitiesfeaturesthroughout,with24hourcareprovidedbyhighlytrained Amicussupportworkers. “Wearereallyproudofwhatwehave createdwiththisfacilityandencourage carerswithinthecommunitytotakethat breaktheysodesperatelyneedanddeserve,withtheknowledgethattheirfamily memberwillhave agreattimeduringtheir stay,”Jan said. AllparticipantswhostayattheLions McDonaldHillRespiteHouse,canlookforwardtoone-to-onesupport,regularcommunityoutingsand agreat rangeofskills developmentactivitiestochoose from. Thosewhowanttofindoutmoreabout howtheycanbookrespiteatthehouse, areencouragedtovisitamicus.org.auor call:0354412666today. en a in a rea i n a i le TheLionsMcDonaldHillRespiteHouse,alsoknown astheMelissaCour tRespiteHouse,isa custom-builtqualityrespitecarefacilitywhichexiststosuppor tallthosewithinthecommunitywhoarecaring forfamilymemberswithdisabilities. KN263916 KN265723

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TheCastlemainecommunityrallied aroundtheprojectandin2016,theLions McDonaldHillRespiteHousewasopened, withBendigo-basedNDISprovider,Amicus asoperators. Thehouse,whichisoftencalledthe MelissaCourtRespiteHouse,islocated inthesuburbofMcKenzieHillandisset in abeautifullylandscapedgarden.Itcan accommodatefourparticipantsandhas

Sushicheffromopeningtoclosingeach dayand ajuicebarbyKickJuicewill offersmoothies,shakesandjuice.Fresh flowerswillalsobeavailableinstore,from suppliersinRiddellsCreek,Bendigoand Ballarat. TheIGAwilloffercustomers arewards programand aClickandCollectservice. Thesupermarketwillbeopenfrom 7amto10pmdaily,withtheCellarbrations open9amto10pm,and10amto10pm Sunday. AgrandopeningisplannedforSeptember 3withentertainment,barbecue food,jumpingcastlesandmore. WoodendIGAto opentomorrow ShoppingCentreat odend,withIGAtoopenitsdoor KN262876 " Campaspe 85• Family Practice •• A BetterMedical practice We havethetools to keep yousafe! It's Tradies HealthMonth Thetradeindustry continuesto have among the highest health andsafety issues of any sector, despiteonly makingu p 30 per cent of theworkforce. As atradie,your body is yourbiggest asset andprioritisingyourhealth couldn'tbemore important. Whetheritbefor an existinginjury,mental healthor general healthadvice, there is no time likethepresentto speakwith aGP. Book an appointment thisTradies Health Month, so we canhelpyou stay safe onthe tools! Bookbyphone: 03 5422 2877 or online: www.campaspefp.com.au Hours: 8:00am -8:00pm Mon -Fri,9:00am -5:00pm Sat LocatedatKyneton Hospital: 7-25CarolineChisholmDrive,Kyneton K N 2 6 6 0 2 6 K

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"Ourfreshfoodsectionwillbevery local,verygourmet,lotsoflocalsuppliers fromMountMacedon,Kyneton,Castlemaine,Bendigo,"MrHaggarsaid. Thedeliwillofferhotfood,slicedmeats andsmallgoods,plusseafood,andthere willbelotsoffreshbakeryitemsandfresh fruitandveg. "Thevisionis aGo

Woodend'slong-awaitedIGAsupermarketissettoopentomorrow. MarksGrouphascompletelyrenovatedtheformerColessupermarketsite inthe19thHoleShoppingCentreandwill relocatetheircurrentCellarbrationsliquor storetothesite. Morethan100localswillbeemployed atthestore. StoremanagerLloydHaggarsaidthe supermarketwouldbeoffering awide rangeofgroceriesfeaturinglocalproducersfromtheregion.

abitlikeWholeFoods inAmerica,wewantedtocreate awallof colourwiththeproduce,"MrHaggarsaid. Asushistationwillberunby

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Increased kinderhours MacedonRangesShire Councilwillbeofferingmore hoursperweekofthree-yearoldkindergartenin2023. Thechangecomesfollowingthestategovernment's commitmenttoincreasing fundedhoursforthree-yearoldkindergartenoverthenext sevenyears. In2023Kyneton,Lancefield, Macedon,RiddellsCreekand WoodendKindergartenswilloffer7.5hoursperweekofthreeyear-oldkindergarten,whichis anincreasefromfivehoursper weekin2022. MannaGumFamilyand Children’sCentre,Romsey KindergartenandSwinburne AvenueChildren’sCentrewill offer15hoursperweekof three-year-oldkindergarten. Thisispossibleasthereare fewerchildrenenrolledinthe four-year-oldprogramatthe lattermentionedcentres,and moreavailabilitytoincrease hours. Council’sdirectorofcommunity,MariaWeiss,saidthe councilhadneededtoadjust hoursatcertainservices tomaximisethenumberof childrenbeingabletoaccess kindergartenplaces. “Wheretherearelimited vacancies,we’veprioritised accesstothree-year-old kindergartenoverthenumber ofweeklyhoursdelivered,to ensureasmanychildrenas ere

ord AmyHume KateLawrenceisoneofthreeVictorian Women'sFootballLeagueinducteesfrom theMacedonRangesandisensuringfemaleplayersleave astrongmarkinhistory. Also askilledsoundproducer,Katewill soonbegin aprojecttodocumentanoral historyoftheVWFLthrough aseriesofindepthinterviews. "Thisprojectistoensurewomen'shistoryinthegameisnotlost,"Katetoldthe Express "Thishistoryiscapturedandwillbecome aresourceforpeopleintothefuture." KatesaidfellowVWFLlifemembers BernadetteMarantelli(inducted1996)and DebbieLee(2002)wereamongthefirstto signalinterestintheproject. CentralHighlandsBroadcastinghas beenawarded$8400fortheprojectinthe latestroundoftheLocalHistoryGrants. Thegrantsarepartof aPublicRecord OfficeVictoriaprogramtosupportcommunityandhistoryorganisationstopreserve, recordandshareVictoria’slocalhistory. Itissupportedthroughthestategovernment'sCommunitySupportFund. MinisterforGovernmentServicesDanny PearsonandMacedonMPMary-Anne Thomasannouncedthesuccessfulapplicantslastweek. “Passionatevolunteersplay avital roleinpreservingourlocalhistoryand we’reproudtobackgroupslikeCentral HighlandsBroadcastingincontinuingthis importantwork,”MsThomassaid. Kateaimstobeginmappingoutmore detailsoftheprojectattheendofthisyear. Shewillbeworkingontheprojectwith KirbyFenwickfromSiren: AWomenin SoundproducerKateLawrenceisdocumentinganoralhistor KN266214

Learnhowtoattractmorelocalbutterflies,birds,reptilesandmammalstoyouryardata workshopinWoodend. Residentsareencouragedtoattend asessiontohearabouttheGardensforWildlife projecttohelpdoexactlythat.MacedonRangesShireCouncilwouldliketoestablisha groupofongoingvolunteerswhoarepassionateaboutbiodiversityandwouldliketocontributetotheprogramrolloutacrosstheregion.

Richardsonsaidthathewas privilegedtoworkwithartists withadditionalneedssuchas Tegwen,teachingthemtraditionaltechniquesandpractices totaketheirartstalenttothe nextlevel. Tegwentoldthe Express shehadalwayshad apas sionforart,firstpickingupa paintbrushataboutsixyears ofage.

ThefreeworkshopwillbeheldatWoodendCommunityCentreonAugust17at6pm.

Theartisthasexperimented withcolourandtextureswith heracrylicworksfeaturinga 'painterly'qualitywherethe brushstrokesleapoffthecanlarlyevidentinhergorgeous

Fordetails,ortoregister,visit:mrsc.vic.gov.au

vasaddingtexturetothecoats, fursandfeathersofheranimal subjects. Thistechniqueisparticu-

olo rf l rea re on an a LisaDennis Avibrantandcolourfulnew exhibitionbyStrangwaysartist, TegwenPrest,wasunveiledat FiveFlagsMerchantsCafeand GeneralStoreatCampbells Creeklatelastweek.

LikeNed'smusic-themed exhibition,Tegwen'sartwork alsocelebratesherpassion–allcreaturesgreatandsmall.

During her weeklysessions with Richardson, Tegwen has expanded herhorizons with the artsmentor challenging her topaint awidearrayof creaturesfromkangaroos, koalasandwombatstopelicans, alion, sealifeandeven athylacine.

wombatworkthatwasquickly snappedupbyFiveFlag'sMerchantsNatashaSiebert. "Ilovewombats!It'sjust beautiful,"shesaid. "It's areallyjoyfuland reasonablypricedexhibition ofworksand Iamsurecommunitymemberswilllovetaking themhometopoponthewall andbrightenuptheirhomefor yearstocome." TheexhibitionatFiveFlags Merchantsrunsforsixweeks. Youcancatchthedisplay Mon-Fribetween6.30-4and Sat-Sun8.30-4. TegwenPrestispicturedwithsomeofthebeautiful worksthat feature inherlatest exhibition. K N 2 6 5 6 7 9 For all of your flooring needs WE HAVE YOU COVERED! 23 ElizabethStreet Castlemaine | P: 54721350| cvfloors.com.au ServicingallofCentralVictoria We supply & install • Carpet • Vinyl • Floating Floors We also stock a huge range of rugs & accessories FREE NO OBLIGATION MEASURE & QUOTE SERVICE AVAIL ABLE LOCALLY OWNED& OPERATED REGULARDENTALCHECKUPS 035427243 wo3 odenddental.com.a 102u Hi gh St ,W OODEND AREESSENTIALFORGOODORALHEALTH Yo ur re gula rc heckupincl udesan ex amination of yo urteethandgums and at ho ro ughoralclean. Askusabout ourspecial ro omjust fo r kids! Cal lo urfriendl yt ea ma ndbo ok yo urappointmen tt oday $99$149 fo rk id sf oradults KN266292 Springis coming.... Hours: Monday-Saturday10am-4pm Sunday11am-3pm 54APiperSt, Kyneton|44048740 kyneton@missmaisie.com.au 62MostynSt, Castlemaine |44066750 castlemaine@missmaisie.com.au KN266031/K Anodetoone ofShakespeare’sclassics ...astoldbytoday’sgeneration of students. Thursday 1September -7:00pm,Friday 2September -7:00pm Saturday 3September -6:00pm SacredHeartCollege,MaryMoloneyTheatre Topurchaseticketsvisit:www.trybooking.com/CBBLPorusetheQRcode. www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.auT:54211200 SacredHeartCollegepresents KN265002/K

Andartcertainlyrunsin herveins,beingthedaughter oftalentedsculptor,Trefor Prest,andlandscapeartistand dancer,BelindaPrest. Growinguponherfamily'spropertyatStrangways, Tegwen'sloveforandaffinity withanimalshasalwaysbeen strong. "As achild Iwas obsessed withrabbitsandmyearly artworkrevolvedaroundthem," shesaid. Thekeenhorserideralso paintedhorsesinherearlyarts trainingwithNewsteadartist KarenPierce.

Tegwenisthelatestprotégé ofrespectedlocalartistand artseducator,TobiasRichardson,toexhibittheirwork, followingtherecentsuccessful exhibitionbyfellowemerging artist,NedMiddleton,atLot19 ArtsPrecinct.

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MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-11 e s TeamStranghave laced uptheirrunnersandare onceagainsteppingouttoraisemoneyforthe'StepUp ToCancer10kperday' challenge. Lastyear's challenge sawthisgroupofKyneton womenraisemorethan$40,000fortheNationalBreast CancerFoundationwiththesupportofthecommunity. "Thisyearthebarhasbeenraised!"teammember JenniferBeacheysaid. "TeamStrangis holding aB reastCancerFundraiser eventonFridayAugust26,wherethere will be live musicbyDarcy Nolan and Taylor Sheridan. "There willalso be as ilent auction, ar affle and lots ofdancing." LastyearTeamStrangwereso blown awaywiththe supporttheyreceivedfromthecommunity,thatthey wantedtoinvitethe whole townto celebrate andraise moneyforsuch ag oodcause. "Cancerisan illn essthathastouched all ofour l ives. This i sa po sitivewaythatwecansupportthefoundationandraiseawarenessaboutbreastcancer,"Jennifer said. TheeventissupportedbytheMacedonRanges ShireCouncilandmany local businesseshavejumped onboardtosupporttheevent. All fundsraised will goto the N ationalBreastCancerFoundation. Ticketsare selli ngfastandcanbepurchasedat: www.trybooking.com/CBLAA ea ran e TeamStranghavelaceduptheirrunnersandareonce againsteppingouttoraisemoneyforthe‘StepUp To Cancer10kperday’ challenge. 2kgPinkLadyApples WednesdayAug.17toTuesdayAug.23,2022 3kgOranges KYNETON plus LIQUOR WEEKLYSPECIALS Onsaleuntilstocksoldout |60MollisonStreet,Kyneton |Ph:5422 1696 KN265986 VB 24pack LooseBrushedPotatoes $52 EA Broccolini Mandarins 1kg Carrots $429 BAG $249 KG $489 BAG $249 KG $169 BAG Ginger Twinings TeaBags 80-100pack Selectedvarieties Campbells CountryLadle CannedSoup 495-505g Selected varieties $1799 KG$299BUNCH $6 25 EA $175 EA

themainland, about 40,000weremoved tomorethan 250sitesin Victoria." FriendsofBaldHill Reservehavewonderedwhytherehasbeen adecreaseofkoalasinandaroundBaldHillReserve. Learning moreaboutkoalashasgivenmembers agreaterunderstandingofthethreatskoalashavefacedsincecolonialsettlement. "Althoughtheyhavenonaturalpredators,dogsasunnatural predatorsremain aproblemaswellastrafficfatalities,landclearingreducingeucalyptusforestcorridors,andthelong-term effect of theirpoor geneticdiversity,"MsRobbsaid. "Thiswouldmakekoalaslessabletocopewithchangesintheir environmentalconditionslikeclimatechangeanddisease." Citizenscientistsstepin FriendsofBaldHillReservearenowgatheringinformationto build adatabaseonthekoalacountinthearea.Theyalsoencouragepeopletologkoalasightingsshirewide. Anykoalasightingsreportedonlocalproperties,inthereserve, anationalpark,ontheroadside(deadoralive)canhelp. MrHarrisrecommendedusingtheappiNaturalisttoreport sightings,whichcanbedownloadedto amobilephone.Datais sharedwithDELWPandtheVictorianBiodiversityAtlas. Ifyouhappentosee akoalainBald HillReserve,contactthe FriendsGroupfortheirmonitoringwork. ContactCarolynRobbviaemail:kynetonfobhr@gmail.com FriendsofBaldHillReservepresidentCarolynRobb,directorand principalzoologistofWildlifeExperiencesJohnHarrisandFriends ofBaldHillReservememberRobynClarton. CASTLEMAINE SMILES 21 LyttletonSt,Castlemaine |Ph54721377 E:enquiries@castlemainesmilesdentist.com.au castlemainesmilesdentist.com.au CALL US TODAY ABOUTINVISALIGN Free consultation KN265977 Showroom Open -MondaytoFriday: 8.30am-5.00pm, Saturday: 8.30am-12.00pm 224BarkerStreetCastlemainePh:54722533 KN265990www.fasom.com.au BIGBRANDS! GreatHeatingDeals fromyourLocalRetailer Up to HEATINGPRODUCTS Seeinstore fordetails o accounting CHESTER CRAIG TaxTime Taking Appointments for: >Individuals >Sole Traders &Partnerships >Companiesand Trustsand 163MollisonStreet,>SelfManagedSuperFunds Kyneton Phone54221966 admin@ccacc.com.au CertiﬁedPractising Accountant RegisteredTax Agent KN266034/K KN266036/K 52-56MOLLISONST,KYNETON OPEN 7DAYS 9AM -5PMM-F,10AM -4PMS-S www.theoldauctionhouse.com.au gifts &artsupplies gallerycraftworkshops THEOLDAUCTIONHOUSE ARTS PRECINCT lightupwithhandmade.... KN266046/K

"Thiswasnot thecaseintheearly20thcenturywhen therewas timekoalaswereintroducedtoFrench Aspartoftheconservationplanfor

Islandand otherislandswheretheythrived.

asharpdeclineofkoalasinVictoriaduetolandclearing,bushfires, thefurtradeanddiseasessuchaschlamydia,resultingin poor genetic diversity. "Duringthis

12-Tuesday, August16,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS e s Enigmasand curiosities OnAugust23,1860,BurkeandWills andtheirpartystayedovernightinLancefield. OnAugust23,2022,documentarian andhistorianofthisjourney,DavidCorke, willtalkabouthisfindingsandhisbook, ExploringBurkeandWills:Enigmasand Curiosities Thisbookdoesnottellthestoryofthe BurkeandWillsexpedition;instead,itexploresseveralimportantissuesinthevery well-knownsaga—askingquestionsand probingsomeapparentenigmas,curiosities andmisunderstandingsthathavealways beenpartofthattragedy. ThisRomseyandLancefieldDistricts HistoricalSocietytalkpromisestobe afas cinatingafternoonabout amuch-discussed historicalevent. ItwilltakeplaceattheLancefieldMechanicsInstituteAnnexeonAugust23from 1pmto3pm. Theeventcostis$15perperson,which includesrefreshments.BookingsviaTrybooking. DavidCorke’sbookwillbeonsalefor $35.AllenquiriestoBethChildon0418 361478. oni orin oala ConcerningdepletionofkoalasinKyneton'sBaldHillReserve hasseenthelaunchof alocalmonitoringprogram. FriendsofBaldHillReservearecollectingdataonkoalasinthe areaandencouragingpeopletocontributetotheirfindings. PresidentCarolynRobbsaidthelastkoalaseeninthereserve wasloggedin2019. "Manyinthefriendsgrouphavebeenconcernedaboutthe gradualdepletionofkoalasoverthepast30yearswithsightingsin BaldHillReserveandthesurroundingpropertiesbecomingrare," shesaid. Thefriendsgrouprecentlyengagedwithdirectorandprincipal zoologistfromWildlifeExperiences,JohnHarris,whogave afasci natinginsighttokoalas. MrHarris'spresentationcoveredanoverviewofkoalasincluding theirdistribution, taxonomy,habitatandhabits,diet,howtoidentify theirpresence,threatspastandpresent,conservationissuesand whatpeoplecandoascitizenscientists. "Interestingfactswetookawaywere thatalthoughkoalasare endangeredinNSW,QLDandtheACT,theyarenotendangeredin Victoria,"MsRobbsaid. "LikeallwildlifeinVictoria,theyareprotectedunder theWildlife Act1975.Today,therearemanypopulationsofthrivingkoalasin Victoriainnativeforestsandeucalyptusplantations.

andincluded." Thereare anumberofwaystocompleteanexpressionofinterestform: -Download acopyfromtheKeyDocumentssectionofshape.mountalexander. vic.gov.au/disability-action-plan,fillitout andemailitbacktocouncil. -Pickup ahardcopyfromcouncil's CustomerServiceCentre,locatedatthe CivicCentre,cornerLyttletonandLloyd Streets,Castlemaine,andreturnitthere. -Mail ahardcopytoPOBox185, CastlemaineVIC3450. -Contactcouncilon54711700or throughtheNationalRelayService. -TTYusersphone133677thenask for(03)54711700. -SpeakandListenusersphone1300 555727thenaskfor(03)54711700. -Internetrelayusersconnecttothe NRSthenaskfor(03)54711700. Formoreinformation,visitshape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/disability-action-plan orcontactcouncil'smanagerofcommunitypartnerships,PaulFrye,viaemailat p.frye@mountalexander.vic.gov.auorcall 54711842. TheclosingdateforexpressionsofinterestisMondayAugust22. ro in a e andin l ion MountAlexanderShiremayorBillMaltbyandMountAlexanderDisabilityAdvocacyGroup chairLorraineLePlastrierurge membersofthecommunitytoputtheirhandupand get involved. LI SA CH ES TE RS Fe de ral Me mb er fo rB e S M P n d i g o PO Bo x3 38 Be nd ig o3 55 2 Cn r. Wi lliams on &M ye rs St s, Be nd ig o3 55 0 T: 03 54 43 90 55 •F:0 35 44 39 736 E: Li sa .C he st er s. MP @a ph .g ov.a u www.li sa ch est er s.or g @L MCh es te rs • /Lis aC he st ersBendi go AuthorisedbyL.Chester s, ALP, 16 Myer sStreet, Bendigo ADVE RT ISEM EN T KN26 2903 DOYOU NEEDMORE WATER? Murray's Water Boring •CentralVictoria'sleadingdrillingcontractors. •Over100 yearscombined experiencespanning three generations. •Freeon-siteinspection. •Fourlicenceddrillers(inc. class3) NO WATER,NOCHARGE WhobettertocallthanMurrays Ph0428518159 KN265937 Christianeducation in the heart of CampbellsCreek FOUNDATION TO YEAR10 |SMALL CLASSSIZES| CARINGCHRISTIANNATURE OLIVETCHRISTIAN COLLEGE Prep –Primary– Secondary (Est 1979) www.olivet.vic.edu.au 89 Main Road,CampbellsCreek(nearCastlemaine)| P: 5472 3817 E: admin@olivet .vic.edu.au| Principal: MrStevenNicholas College ownedbuses run dailyfrom Maldon ,Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat , Strathﬁeldsaye,Maryborough viaCarisbrook&Newstead. Callin to seeus -School ToursbyAppointment Wedon'tapologiseforbeingasmallschool, it'sabonus! KN265991 Haveyoubeen injuredin a caraccident? Youcouldbeentitled to claimlumpsum compensationfromthe TAC. Contactour friendly team fora free noobligationappointmentwith alawyer. KN 265960 1/40 Forest StreetCastlemaine (03) 54070161 info@graingerlegal.com.au graingerlegal.com.au KN266039/ K 899C Piper Street , Kyneton | P:54222550 2/887HHigh h Street t ,WWooddend d | P:54274448 nailspabeauty.com.au kyneton.nsborwoodend.nsb SNS &Shellac Nails Tryusyou'llloveit Manicures, pedicures, lashextensions &waxing

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-13 e s Connect over freecuppa Freecoffeecupeventswillbeheldfor peopleagedover55aspartofMacedon RangesShireCouncil'sVillageConnect. Residentsareinvitedtoattendtohear howVillageConnectcanhelpthemstay sociallyconnected,haveanopportunityto chatwithothersinthelocalcommunity,and alsoenjoy afreecoffeeandcakeat alocal cafe. Theeventswillbeheldfrom11amto noonatthefollowinglocations: 3LittlePigs,Gisborne,August18and September13 VerdureBistro,Romsey,August23and September15 MaisonMaloa,Woodend,August25and October13 Vics@Seasons,RiddellsCreek,August 30andOctober11 Aspy,Lancefield,September 1and October27 SocialFoundry,Kyneton,September6 andOctober25 MalmsburyBakery,Malmsbury,September 8andNovember3. Registrationisessential.ContactAbbey on:54220262orvillageconnect@mrsc.vic. gov.au Fordetailsontheprogramvisit:mrsc.vic. gov.au/village-connect Doyouwanttohelpimproveaccess andinclusionforpeoplewith adisability intheMountAlexanderShire? Expressyourinterestinbecominga memberofthenewDisabilityActionPlan WorkingGroupwithMountAlexander ShireCouncil. Thegroupwillprovideinput,advice andfeedbackonthedevelopmentof council’snewDisabilityActionPlan20222026,whichaimstomakesurepeopleof allabilitiesarewelcomeandincludedin theshire. Thegroupwillbecomprisedofpeople livingwith adisability,peoplecaringfor someonewith adisability,serviceproviders,communitymembers,andpeople whohavespecialistknowledgeorinterest indisabilityissues. MountAlexanderShireDisabilityAdvocacyGroupchairLorraineLePlastrier isoneofthelocalcommunitymembers puttingherselfforwardtoassistcouncilto co-designtheplan.

"This agreatopportunityforpeople with adisabilitylivingintheMountAlexanderShiretomakesuretheirvoiceis heard,”MsLePlastriersaid. “Ifwewanttobringaboutchange,we needtospeakupandshareourexperiences.Throughthatprocess,there’llbea greaterunderstandingofourneedsinthe community. “I’mhopingthisworkwillimprovevisibility,accessandrespectforpeoplewith adisabilityinourshire." MountAlexanderShiremayorBill Maltbysaidthegroupwouldprovidevaluableinputtosupportthedevelopmentof theplan. “We’relookingforwardtoworking togetherwithresidentswhoarelivingwith disability,andtheircarersandsupport providers,onthedevelopmentofthis importantplan,”CrMaltbysaid. “Thiswillcementcouncil’scommitment toensuringourcommunityis aplace wherepeopleofallabilitiesfeelwelcome

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MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-15 e s Composting event Interestedcommunitymembersareinvited toattendtheYIMBYCommunityComposting eventtobeheldattheRayBradfieldRooms today. YIMBYstandsfor'YesInMyBackYard' andis alocalcompostinginitiativethataims todivertfoodscrapsawayfromlandfill. Thegrouphasalreadymanagedtodivert anincrediblefivetonnesoffoodscrapsfrom landfill,withtonnesofqualitycompostcreated! Theinformationsessionandshortfilm launchwilltakeplaceat5pm. Thefreefuneveningwillinclude acuppa, supperandcompostinggamesifyouareup tothechallenge. Ifyouwouldliketoattend,RSVPatwww. yimbycompost.com/yimby-compost-event LGBTIQ+ event grantsopen Grantshaveopenedforevents andfestivalsthatconnectLGBTIQ+ communities,celebratediversity, buildresilience,andpromoteinclusion. LGBTIQ+organisationsandcommunitygroupscanapplyforPride EventsandFestivalFundgrantsof upto$10,000fortheplanningand deliveryofeventsthatpromotequeer artsandculture. Applicationsareopenuntil Wednesday,August28. Detailsandapplicationscanbe foundonlineat:vic.gov.au/prideevents-and-festivals-fund. Planningisunderwayfor atwilight marketKynetonHighSchoolfundraiserto beheldinOctober. Theschool'syear12VCALclassis busilypreparingtheeventandnowseekinginterestfromstallholdersandcontributionsofgoodsforstalls.Donationsare alsobeingsoughtfor amajor raffle. Studentsmappedoutthemarketto includeeverythingfromlivemusicandcarnivalgamestodeliciousfood.Marketstalls willhave arangeofgoodsavailable. ThemarketwillbeheldatKynetonHigh School(nearbytheschool'sbusbayarea) onFriday,October7,from5pmto8pm. Allfundsraisedwillbeusedforfuture studentinitiatives. Thoseinterestedinsettingup astall ormaking adonationcancontactKate Rantallviaemail:kate.rantall@education. vic.gov.au KynetonHighSchoolstudentsarenowseekinginterest formarketstallholdersanddonationsto araffle fortheirmarketfundraiser. ili ar e f ndrai er K N 2 6 5 9 2 7 the kitchen shop A fantastic range of quality kitchenware and when you need something special Shop 4/130 High Street WOODEND 3442 5427 4500 e: hello@pestle.com.au www.pestle.com.au Photos courtesy KGMG Consultants 224BarkerSt .Castlemaine | P:5472 2533 | www.fasom.com.au STARTYOUR CAREERWITH US! Plumbing &Gasﬁtting -FullTime Work -Great rate of pay -Enjoyable &great workingenvironment -Onthe jobtrainingandexposuretodifferent typesofplumbing &new technology 1st/2nd/3rdor4th year apprenticecan apply! 9-11MarketStreet,Kyneton –54221397 reception@kynetonmedical.com.au www.kynetonmedical.com.au KN265364/K Dr Christpher PriestDr Annamarie Perlesz Dr JennyDelle-Chiaie Dr TimothyStobie Dr Russell KohDrAshArul Dr Dilly Rajapaksa Dr MiloMurphy KYNETON COMMUNITY’SLONGEST SERVING,CARING,MEDICALCENTRE KynetonMedical Centreofferspatient centredcarefor your family KynetonMedical Centre, experiencedmedical care forthewhole family. We areopenMondaytoFriday8am-6pm and Saturday mornings9am-12pm Appointmentscanbemadeanytimeviaour website kynetonmedical.com.au DISCOV ERTH EO PPORTUNITI ES ASPIR ET OS TA R Year 7isaboutopening youngminds,unlocking talents andpreparing studentsfor whatever comesnext. In Year 7, positivity is generatedandachievement celebratedacrossa hugerange ofopportunities. ContactourRegistrarorseeourwebsiteto discover how Year 7atGirtoncansetyourchildon aroadtosuccess. Year 7atGirtonisanexciting, dynamic educational experiencewithanemphasis on student wellbeing to giveyour childa senseofbelonging as soonas theyenter theschoolgates. girton.vic.edu.au YEAR 7ATGIRTON KN26 5934

16-Tuesday, August16,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS IT’S ALMOST TIME TO SUBMI TYOUR2021/2022 TAXRETURN. FINANCIAL MATT ER$ ’ t s us u u l sts Wanttoknowwhythecostyouwere quotedforbuildingworks awhilebackhas nowgoneup? ThereasonisthatVictorianbuildersare facingincreasesinsomeproductlinesby nearly50percentcomparedto ayearago assupplychainconstraintsandthelackof flexibilityinfixed-pricecontractscontinueto bitebuilders. MasterBuildersVictoriahasconsistently advocatedthatthebestwaytoprotectconsumersandhelppreventfurtherinsolvenciesinthebuildingandconstructionindustry istoprotectbuilders. MBVCEORebeccaCassonsaysmany buildersarestrugglingwiththeongoing impactsoffixed-pricecontractswithno abilitytopassonincreasestoconsumers throughcostescalationorriseandfall clauses. IfVictorianbuilderscannotpass increasesontoclients,thereis ariskof insolvency,andclientsmightendupwith half-finishedhomes,MsCassonwarns. TheAustralianBureauofStatisticsrecentlyrevealedthelatestpriceincreases forconstructionmaterialsfortheJune quarterof2022,furtherhighlightingVictorianbuilders'costpressures. MBVanalysisofABSdatainthelast threeyearsshowsthatsteelproducts haverisenby54.2percent,electrical equipmentby39.4percent,andtimber, boardsandjoineryby37.8percent. MsCassonsayshistorically,theaveragecostofmaterialswouldincrease yearly. However,fromtheMarch2020quarter, thegrowthrateinmaterialshasexperiencedsteadyincreases. "Forexample,thesteelpricefromJune 2017to June2019increasedby6.4per cent,"MsCassonsays. "However,thesteelpricefromJune 2020to June2022increasedby57.2per cent. "Thisisalmostninetimesfasterintwo years,demonstratingthecostpressures Victorianbuildersface. "MBVunderstandsthattheABS figures areonlyanaverageofthepriceincreases forMelbourne,andweunderstandinmost circumstances,buildersareseeinghigher increasesmoreregularly." Supplychainconstraints, delayed paymentsfromclients andlackofbank support,regulatoryreform,risinginflation, energycostincreases,COVID-19isolationrequirements,andskillsshortagesare otherimpactsaffectingtheprofitabilityof Victorianbuildersandconstructors. MsCassonfearsthatsomebuilding andconstructionbusinesseswillexitthe industrybecausemarketconditionsand contractconstraintsaretoodemanding. "That'swhyMBVhascontinuedto advocatetotheVictorianGovernmentto includeriseandfallclausesindomestic buildingcontracts,"MsCassonsays. "ThishasbeenimplementedinWesternAustralia,SouthAustralia,andIreland forcommercialcontracts." MsCassonsaysMBVencouraged opencommunicationbetweenbuilders andclientstoavoidanybuildingissuesor delays. "MBVurgesallclientstobekindand patientwithbuildersandtounderstand thatsomebuildswilltakelongerandbe moreexpensive.Everyoneisdoingtheir bestinsomeexceptionallychallenging circumstances,"shesays. 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Debbie,withfellowrescuersGlennCottierandLaurenTorzillo,hatched aplanto safelycatchthelargeraptor. Togethertheywereabletogentlycontainthebirdandtransporteditdirectlyto HealesvilleSanctuaryforspecialistcareandtreatment. "Itwasanamazingexperiencefortherescuersandhopefullythewedgiewillmakea fullrecovery,"Debbiesaid.

Aresidentsawtheeagleonthegroundandmade acalltoWildlifeVictoriaforhelp, recognisingsomethingwaswrong.

Theeaglewashidingunderneath arowoflargepinetreesandthepropertyowner saidithadbeenaroundforthelastweekfeedingon anearbycarcass. "Wedge-tailedeaglesareopportunisticcarrionfeedersaswellasskilledhuntersand willfeedonroadkillandotherdeadanimals.TheyarethelargestbirdofpreyinAustraliaandtheirwingspancanbeaswideas2.3metres,"rescuerDebbieGwyther-Jones explained. "Theyhavepowerfultalonsusedforkillinganddismemberingpreythatcanpotentiallycauseseriousinjuryifnothandledverycarefully."

ThreeMacedonRangeswildliferescuershelpedrecoveraninjuredwedge-tailed eagleinLancefieldlastweek.

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"LookingathowthedemographicofKynetonischanging,it's agreat wayforpeoplemovinguptoKynetontomeetpeople,"hesaid "Fourhourswalkingaround agolfcourseandhaving abeeris agreat waytojointhecommunity.

NewKynetonkinder

AngelaCrawford KynetonGolfClub'snewcommitteehasbeenworkinghardtogivethe club anewleaseoflife. Visitorstotheclubwillnowsee afreshlypaintedclubhouseexterior, thankstoMichaelandNeilfromNextPainting,transformedfromblue andyellowto amoresophisticatedbasaltgreyandcream.

"Thepreviouscommitteehasdoneanamazingjobkeepingtheplace alive,allwe'venowgottodoismaketheplacethriveagain."

AnewkindergartenhasofficiallyopenedinKynetonrightnexttothelocalprimaryschool. Thelocationisexpectedtohelplocalchildrenmake asmoothtransitionfrom pre-schooltoschool,andmakedrop-offandpick-uptimessimplerforparentsand carers. KynetonKindergartenispartof$283millionincapitalfundingprovidedinthe VictorianBudget2019-20tofordeliveryofanannualpipelineofkindergartenson schoolsites.

"We'regaining amember aweekonaverageandallofourholesare nowsponsored,"clubpresidentJonathanBeacheysaid.

MrBeacheysaidtheclubhad acurrentmembershipofabout200and wasworkingonimprovementstoattractnewmembers. "We'reredoingthegreens,sortingouttheirrigation,tidyingupthe courseandwe'vepaintedtheclubhouse,"hesaid. "Theclubhouseisopenforguests,socials,everything.Thebaris openatweekendsnow,SaturdaysandSundays,soyoucomeplaygolf andhave abeer.

Thecommitteeisnowactivelyfundraisingtorenovatetheclubhouse's interiorandisworkingonrebuildingtheclub'smembership.

"Thecommitteeisdoingreallywell,we'vegot anew captain,the womenarethrivingandwe'rejustabouttointroduce ajuniorsection.

"We'regoingtorunnewcompetitionstotrytogetpeoplebackinto golf." Theclubisrafflingof aset ofgolfclubsvaluedat$5000.Peoplecan supporttherafflefundraiserbybuying aticket(seeQRcodeinadvertisementonthispage)orgoingtokamrapay.com/shop/kyneton-gc-raffles "Weareaimingtoraise$20,000throughticketsalesandthiswillbe usedtorefurbishthebararea,"MrBeacheysaid. "Wehavemadesomesolidprogresssofarin2022,wehave along waytogobut themostimportantthingsarewearehavingfunwhilewe doit!" Anyoneinterestinginjoiningthecluborfindingoutmorecanemail info@kynetongolfclub.com.auorcallJonathanBeacheyon0423368 924. KynetonGolfClubpresidentJonathanBeacheywiththeWinterRafflePrize–a $5000setofgolf clubs. oin e l oin e o ni BEFORES &A FTERS THAT'SWHATWEDO! MUDBRICKRESTORATION |INTERNAL &EXTERNAL PAINTING CEMENTAND ACRYLICRENDERING |VENETIANPOLISHEDPLASTERING SOLIDPLASTERINGANDHERITAGERESTORATION |STYRENECLADDINGSYSTEMS FREENOOBLIGATIONQUOTES M: 0417479491 E: info@rendersolutions.com.au www.rendersolutions.com.au Contactus today&ﬁndouthowwecanhelp you. Rendering from Bendigo to Melbourne AFTER BEFORE KN265989 Winter Rafﬂe 1STPRIZE: TaylorMadeStealth Driver, 3Wood,Hybrid,Irons, Wedge, PutterandBag 2NDPRIZE: TaylorMadeStealth Driver DRAW3RDSEPTEMBER2022 $50PERTICKET W Scan the QR code to buy aticket KN266333/K

"ThecoursewasdesignedbyVernMorcomwhois alegendarygolf coursedesigner –alotofthepremiercourseshavebeendesignedby him –soarchitecturallyit'sbrilliant,it's arealchallenge." MrBeacheysaidjoiningtheclubwas agreatwayfornewcomersto Kynetontojointhecommunity.

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-19 August20 -26,2022 CBCABOOKWEEK2022 Qualityandvalue WoodendBookshopcontinuestobea greatdestinationforinexpensivesecondhandbooks.Twofeaturesarethe36plastic tubsof$1booksoutthefrontandthetable insideof'asnew'giftqualitybooksfor$12 each.Theoriginalownerssetthestoreup as asourcefor qualitysecondhandbooks andthathascontinued.Soqualityplusvalue meanscustomersareseldomdisappointed. Inthewell-organisedshopnearlyanything canbefoundrangingfromtruecrimeto horseridingtechniques,fromfeministclassicstohorrorstories,fromancienthistoryto fantasyfiction,andsoon.Thecollectionis particularlystronginchildren’sbooks,military,crimefictionandgeneralfiction. Friendlyandinformedstaffwelcomeyour enquiries.Iftheshopdoesn'thavethebook youaresearchingfor,staffcantracka copydown.Dropin,youwillbepleasantly surprised. Fostering aloveofbooks StudentsatLangleyPrimarySchoolloveChildren'sBookWeek. "DuringBookWeek,LangleyPrimaryschoolstudentscelebrateallthegreatbenefits wegainfromreadingbooksandexploreourfavouritebooksacrossthedifferentlearningareasofthecurriculum,"schoolprincipalFrancesLangenbergsays. StudentsparticularlylovethedayduringBookWeekwhentheycancometoschool dressedas acharacterfrom afavouritebook –thestafftakepartaswell! Langleyhas awell-resourcedschoollibrarythatiscomplementedbyweeklyvisits from amobilelibrary.Studentsareabletoborrow,readandenjoybooksfromthevan. Eachweektheyhavelessonsthatfocuson abookandwilllearnaboutresponsible libraryuseandresearchskills.It's agreat,funwaytolearnandgettoknowhowgood booksare. Theplacefor agoodread Aesop'sAtticBookshopinKynetonhas enoughbookstosatisfyeventhemostdie hardbibliolaterandcaneventakecareof theircravingswhenthestoreisn'topen. Buyingbooksonlineisnowavailable throughAesop's.Itwasintroducedbythe store'sownerClareMcKennaduringthe heightsofthecovidinterruptionstodaily lifeandhasbeensopopularthatit'sstill goingtoday. Aesop'sAtticis aplacechock-a-block fullofbooksofallsorts.Wouldyou believethatthereare10,000booksonline availablethroughthestore?That'sheaps. Whatyouwantissuretobeavailable.If itisn't,Clarewillsourceitforyou.While cataloguingthebooklisttogoonline wasanenormoustask,Claredoesdraw thelineatputtingthemassiverangeof Aesop'ssecondhandbooksonline.After all,thereare40,000oftheminstock. Andspeakingofthestore'ssecondhand books,rightnoweverybookcanbe purchased –instore –forjust$5each. Clarecangiveyou ahandtonavigate yourwayaroundthestore.Booksare incategoriesandmostlyinalphabetical order.Sheknowstheminsideout.And wellshemight.Clareiscelebratingowning Aesop'sAtticnowfor20yearsofthe30 thatithasbeeninbusiness. C e l e b r a t i n g B o o k W e e k Langle yP rimar yS chool growing and learning together Respectful Res ponsibleCourageousKind RSD38RedesdaleRoadLangley(Parsell &Kyneton/HeathcoteRd) Ph:54234125 Principal:FrancesLangenberg www.langley.ps@vic.edu.au KN266286 Stoneman'sBookroom Booksforkids ofallages OPEN7DAYS 101MostynStCastlemaine 54705134 KN266297 KN266310 KN266187/KClareMcKenna Aesop’sAtticBookshop, 70HighStreet, Kyneton. Phone54226059 aesop@bigpond.net.au| www.facebook.com/aesopsattic DA S ood books reat Service KN26627 9WB WOODEND BOOKSHOP QualitySecondhand Books Open 7days10am-4pm 104HighSt.WOODEND p: 54079181 e: ed.irons53@gmail.com woodendbookshop.com.au

20-Tuesday, August16,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS Your OPINIONS@ SENDYOURLETTERSTO:AngelaCrawford(Editor) Ph:54221488 | Email:acrawford@midnews.com.au 332252016111 30262 1 3352133 244 383321 3422125 186 4036311 281410 15 28 23 ACR SS A yerryrden ls e elr l ble ubl n l y r me n u res sl es n ensely esmblens b y b s nd r n s M mmed n men s u r ers e re n l ursu s ryme sure n re urse Ab de ede d Fr n A n me b ns e yssemble e s sur e rl l e d s r n ly D s ernruleres ns ly r s rr e e s r Mendrn n essel e e eduns r n ly r ul rb nd r s ru le re uss ne M urned Anbeer n en u ess ll r d n used ssembl e r ess n nder r undr m bl l n s TODAY’SCROSSWORD NO.9021 Solution o. 020 S A S A D S R C A R S A S R S C D T T M S R M T R D D C A S S S A S A D T M T A T D M D A D D T R R T C S S S D D S SuperQuizanswers:1.Castlemaine ToyotaDealership.2.Breastcancer awareness/fundraisingcampaign.3.BraesideMountMacedonCountryRetreat.4. JunkyardWizards.5.165grams.6.Marty. 7.Ghost/ghoul.8.EllenDeGeneres.9. Fruit.10.BigFriendlyGiant. Localknowledge (1point) 1.CollingwoodAFLfootballerJack Ginnivanistheambassadorforwhatin Castlemaine?

3.WhichMacedonRanges businesshasbeennamedamongTrip Advisor’s‘BestoftheBest’?

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ColibanWaterhasappliedtotheEPA foranamendmenttotheirlicencetodischargetreatedwasteintotheCampaspe River. Thisisbeingsoughtfollowingyearsof dischargebreachesresultinginheavypollutionandfines. unrestraineddogson apropertyatBaynton onJune15('Dogattackdevastates'). Twoeweswerekilledoutright.The remainingweresomaimedthattheywere humanelyshot,inthepresenceofstaff fromtheMacedonRangesShireCouncil and aveterinarysurgeon.Thatmusthave been adevastatingexperiencefortheownersofthebreedingstock. Socialmediasuggestedthedogscame from anearbyproperty. Astherelevantregulator,whenwillthe counciltakeactioninthismatter?There isrelevantlegislation.Nearlytwomonths havepassed.Thiswouldsend astrong messagetoalldogownersinourshire,to ensuretheirdogsaresecurelycontained ontheirpropertiesatalltimes.

ColibanWaterappearstobeattemptingtosteparoundtheproblembyseeking tovarythelicenceandmakewhatwere breachesnolongerbreaches;itispretty cynical. The platypusaregoneintheCampaspe accordingtosurveys,althoughtheypersist intheColiban.Thesituationofnativefish andotherwildlifeisnotasclearhowever theyareunlikelytobethrivingconsidering thefrequentreleaseofpart-treatedsewage andotherwaste. Farmersoftencannotsafelyusetheir waterallocationduetothepollution.And ColibanWaterwantstore-writethelicence theyhavenotrespectedtomake illegal dischargelegal?Willtheynotthenpollute more? Itispossibletokill ariverandColiban Waterisdoingit. Ihopethecommunitywill standupfortheirriver. IfColibanWaterneedsbetterresourcing tofixthisissuewhynottellthecommunity whattheyneedandwecanthenlobby theEPAandgovernmenttoprovidethose resources. Wehaveanopportunitytostopthis destructiveprocess.Anenvironmentally soundsolutionneedstobefoundindealing ws eekin g feedbackfro mc ommunitymembersabout howthe ya readaptingtousingcommunity healthservices at th et wonewsites. Friend so fC HIRP convenorMargaretGriffin sa idth eF ri end sh ad bee nr eceiv in ga necdota lf eedba ck,andthe yw oul dn owlike to obtainfeedbackfro maw iderrangeof pe ople within th el ocal com munity. "Itcantak et im ef orpeopletoadjus tt o changesinservice sw hichtheyarefamiliar with.Wewan tt ok no ww hatis workingfo r peopleandwhat is n't,"MsGriffinsaid

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changingtheirschooldropoff andpickuproutines. Policehavesincereassured localparentsthattheincident wasthoroughlyinvestigated anditwasestablishedthatthe allegedoffencewas afalse report. Theyoungpersonwho falselyreportedtheincidenthas sincebeenheldtoaccount. The MidlandExpress published areportontheincident butlaterconfirmedwithdetectivesfromtheMacedonRanges CrimeInvestigationUnitthatthe investigationhadbeenclosed. Weapologiseforanyalarmthis reportmayhavecaused. Sheltersseek volunteers RedBoxWildlifeShelteratElphinstoneisexperiencinga desperateshortageofvolunteersandisurginganyonewhohas consideredvolunteeringinthesectortoreachoutandlenda hand. RedBoxWildlifeShelter'sNikkiMedwellsaidtheirvitalwork wouldn'tbepossiblewithouttheirwonderfulvolunteers. "Wehaveinvested alotoftimeandenergyintoestablishing afantasticservicewithyardsandhutstocareforsickand injuredroos,butthatcareisnotpossiblewithoutdedicated peopleontheground,"shesaid. "WehaveoneincrediblevolunteerMonicacomingintohelp usthreedays aweekatpresent,butweneedatleasttwomore daysfilledtotakethepressureoffandhelpusensureweare providingourbeautifulroosthebestofcare. "It's achallengingjob,earlystarts,rakinguppooandhelping tore-dresswounds,preparingbottlesandgettinghotwater bottlesforinjuredroos.It'snotallsnugglingjoeys. "Wealsoneedallhandsondeckonce amonthwhenour treatmentroomisopensowecanassistthevetswhogenerouslydonatetheirtimetoseeinjuredwildlifefromshelters acrosstheregionasquicklyandefficientlyaspossible,"she said. NikkisaidmanyfellowshelterswerealsoinneedofvolunteersincludingFiveFreedomsAnimalShelteratEastTrentham. Nikkisaidwhiletheirvolunteersputinthehardyardsitwas alsoincrediblyrewardingwhentheywereabletoforma bond withtheroosandwhentheywereabletoseeaninjuredroo returntothemob. "Werecentlyrehabilitated aroocalledMollywhowasinitially paralysedfromtheneckdown.Throughround-the-clockmonitoring,physioandcare,wewereabletoassisthertorecoverfrom herinjuryandreturntothemob.Itwasjust apricelessmoment," Nikkisaid. IfyouwouldliketoknowmoreaboutvolunteeringatRedBox WildlifeShelter,emailNikkiatelroos3448@gmail.comortofind outmoreaboutvolunteeringatFiveFreedoms,emailkangaroo. rescue@gmail.com Fellow shelteroperatorJayne,RedBox WildlifeShelter volunteer MonicaandveterinaryassistantSamarepicturedwithoneoftheir littlepatientsat arecenttreatmentday.

2.KynetonidentityGordon Dickeson(‘Dicko’)painted hishairpinkforwhatcause?

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MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-21 Wellbeing el t r u s s Havingtrouble stickingto yourplantoloseweightorquite smoking?PractitionerMariannePattinsonofKynetonHypnotherapiessaysthathypnosismakeslong-termweightlossand stoppingsmokingpossible. "Hypnotherapycanmakethedifferenceashypnosisgoesto theheartoftheproblem –yoursubconsciousmind,"Marianne says. "Yourconsciousmindworkslogically,doesresearchand comestoconclusionsaboutwhatisgood/ornot,foryou. "Youtrytoimplementthosedecisions,butiftherigid'programs'inyoursubconsciousdisagreewiththosedecisions, thenitwilleventuallyoverrideyourlogicaldecisionsandhave youreachingoutforthatwhichyouhaddecidednottoindulge in. "Scientificresearchintotheeffectsofhypnotherapyonlosingweightandquittingsmokinghasfoundthathypnosiscan makeyourweightlossefforts30timesmoreeffectiveandon average,hypnosiswasmorethanthreetimesaseffective asnicotinepatchesornicotinereplacementmethodsand15 timesmoreeffectiveastryingtoquitalone,"Mariannesays. t tcon rs tio n AmySonsielaunchedherbusiness,Take aBreathWellness Studio,inMarchtohelpthecommunitydevelopvaluablecommunicationskillsaroundmentalhealthandtoimprovepeople's overallwellbeingwithself-careskills. "Therearemanywaystoincludewellbeinginyourdailylife thatcanreducestress,increaseyourstaminaandself-esteem," Amysays. "Byimprovingyourcurrentwayofliving,youhavetheopportunitytolive ahappierlifestyle. Iwanttohelppeopleachievethat." Anexperiencedyogaandwellbeingserviceprovider,Amyoffersclasses,workshops,seminarsandwellnessprogramssuited totheindividualtoempowerthemwiththeskillsandknowledge theyneedtomakepositivechoicesintheirlives.Take aBreath offerspracticalandachievableskillsthatcanbeincludedineveryone’slivestokeepthemfocusedandenjoythejourney,especially whenlifebecomesoverwhelming.As alifecoach,and amental healthfacilitator,Amyenjoyssharingherknowledgeinthehope thatpeoplewillfeelmorecomfortabletotalkabouttheirfeelings andemotionswhenitcomestoanyformofmentalhealth.

Aftermorethan20years,CastlemainePodiatryhasrelocatedtonewly refurbishedpremisesat377BarkerStreet.Theyareexcitedtooffertheir servicesinthesestate-of-the-artfacilitiesthatarefullyaccessiblewithample off-streetparking.

PodiatristsaretheexpertsinfoothealthandtheteamofJodyRichardsand JulieHallett-Odgersaretwoofthemostexperiencedpodiatristsinthecentral Victorianarea.JodyandJuliebothdealwithprevention,diagnosis,treatment andrehabilitationofmedicalandsurgicalconditionsofthefeetandlower limbs.CastlemainePodiatrylooksforwardtocontinuingtoofferhigh-quality footcareforthewholefamily.

ThisThursdayAugust18,Business MountAlexanderishosting alargersocial networkingeventattheMidlandHotel Castlemaine,whichbusinessoperators fromacrosstheshirearewelcometo attend.

"Thesimpleactofcomingtogether, sharing amealandsharingstoriesisa powerfultooluntoitselftoaddressthe isolationthatmanysmallbusinesses experience."

BusinessMountAlexanderhashosted severalbusinesslunchesaspartofits 'WellbeingfortheBusinessCommunity' initiative,whichhasbeenfundedbyBusinessVictoria.

22-Tuesday, August16,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS e s SU DOK U No.1548 Fillthegridsothat everyrowandevery 3x3squarecontains thedigits1 to9 Howtosolve Sudoku! SolutionNo.1547 MEDIUM 1 4 7 9 4 1 2 6 8 3 6 48 4 2 67 5 3 8 6 3 4 3 52 14 57 4 1 92 36 8 2 3 17 86 4 95 98 6 34 51 7 2 41 78 2 9 53 6 8 52 4 6 3 9 17 69 35 71 82 4 72 8 9 3 4 6 5 1 1 69 25 87 43 34 5 6 17 2 89 Small business suppor tonoffer EnterprisinglocalsarebeingencouragedtotakeadvantageofMountAlexanderShire Council’ssmallbusinesssupportopportunities,whicharesettoinclude arangeof free workshopsandone-on-onebusinessadvicesessionsovercomingweeks. Startingthismonth,thecouncilispreparingtohost arangeofhelpfulworkshopsin partnershipwithBusinessVictoriaandisencouragingsmallbusinessoperators,orthose hopingtostarttheirownsmallbusiness,togetalong. UpcomingworkshopsincludeonescheduledforMondayAugust22focusedonwinning governmentgrantsandtenders. Anotheroftheupcomingworkshops,MicroBusinessHealthCheck,islockedinfor September26,andisdesignedtohelpmicrobusinessesunderstandhowregularselfassessmentwillsetthemuptoidentifykeyissuesbeforetheyarise. InOctober,theInnovatorsMindsetworkshopisdesignedtohelpsmallbusinessesconnectthemesofinnovation,timemanagementandleadershiptobuildsystemsfor amore efficientandeffectiveworkplace. Andlocalsmallbusinessoperators,orthosehopingtobegin anewbusiness,arealso beingencouragedtotakeadvantageofanupcomingvisitbyBusinessVictoria’ssmall businessbus,whichisscheduledtobeinCastlemaineonMondayAugust22. Thebuswillofferanopportunitytoreceiveone-on-onetailoredadvicefrombusiness advisorsfromMonarchInstitutetohelpenterprisinglocals start, buildortransformtheir smallbusiness. Thesessionswillbeconfidential,45minutesandfreeofcharge,butbookingsare requiredandcanbemadethroughMountAlexanderShireCouncil.

ThelatestluncheventwasheldatMaldonlastWednesdayandsawrepresentativesfrom17Maldonbusinessesenjoya sharedlunchattheKangarooHotel. Representativesfromnewbusinesses includingtherecentlyrestoredPorcupine VillageandFrenchrestaurantTableet Terroirmadeconnectionswithestablished businessesincludingNuggettyCottage B&B,MaldonTakeawayandtheVictorian GoldfieldsRailway. Participantswerejoinedforthelunch byNorthernVictoriaMPTimQuilty. BMAtreasurerJacquelineBrodieHannssaidthegroupdiscussedthepressuresthatsmallbusinesshasbeenunder throughoutthepandemicandthesteps andstrategieswealltaketomaintainour wellbeing.

BMAsecretaryGenevieveWardhas recentlyundertaken aCertificateinCreatingWellbeingtrainingandsharedsome criticalinsightsintohowbusinessescan helplookafterthemselvesandtheirstaff.

"Inturn,ourlunchattendeesshared what'sworkingforthemandthesmall stepstheytaketosupportthemselvesand theirstaff,"MsBrodie-Hannssaid.

Theeventwillseelocalcommunity healthprofessionalsLucyandRichard Mayessharetheirexperiencesupporting mentalhealthandwellbeingandguests willbetreatedtocateringfromAlexPerry ofBarMidland.Alexandhisbusiness

partnerLoudonCooperwillprovidean updateonthe12-monthjourneysince theyopenedtheirhighlyacclaimedand celebratedrestaurant. Itpromisestobe agreat evening fornetworking,socialisingandmaking importantconnectionswithinthebusiness community.Theeventisfreeandtickets canbebookedatwww.trybooking.com/ CAZDJ a in are of ine Maldon businessesgatheredtogetherattheKangarooHotellastweekandwerejoined by NorthernVictoriaMPTimQuilty. CoveringtheMacedonRangesand MountAlexanderShires Circulatedthroughout: Kyneton, Castlemaine,Gisborne,Malmsbury,Trentham, Woodend, Redesdale,Lancefield, Romsey,Macedon,Mt.Macedon,Metcalfe, Chewton,Harcourt,Newstead,Maldon,Taradale, Elphinstone, CampbellsCreek, Guildford, BarkersCreek,SuttonGrange Baringhup,Muckleford, Yapeen. ELLIOTTMIDLANDNEWSPAPERS KYNETON 3MarketSt.,POBox153,Kyneton,3444 Telephone: (03)54221488 Facsimile: General (03) 5422 3173 CASTLEMAINE 13Hargraves St.,POBox 227,Castlemaine,3450 Telephone: (03)54721788 Facsimile: (03) 5472 4504 OFFICEHOURS MondaytoFriday8.30am-5.00pm EDITORIALHOURS MondaytoFriday8.30am-5.00pm Email: Kyneton: ahume@midnews.com.au Castlemaine: ldennis@midnews.com.au DISPLAYADVERTISINGDEADLINES TuesdayIssue: BookingandCopy— NoonThursdayprior. FridayIssueCas.Mail:BookingandCopy— 4.30pm Tuesdayprior. Email:lbrew@midnews.com.au CLASSIFIEDADVERTISINGDEADLINES TuesdayIssue: (MidlandExpress) 5pmFriday BirthsandDeaths:9.30amMondayprior FridayIssue: (CastlemaineMail) 5pmWed. BirthsandDeaths:9.30amThursdayprior Email: classifieds@midnews.com.au PRIMECONTACTS GeneralManager: TimEllen Editor: AngelaCrawford SalesManagerLyndaBrew PublishedbyElliottMidlandNewspapersPty.Ltd.ACN004 608 226of 3MarketStreet,Kyneton(Tel.(03)54221488)and29 TempletonStreet,Castlemaine(Tel.(03)54721788).Printedby ExpressPrint, 5JonesRoad,Morwell.ResponsibilityforElectoral commentisacceptedbythepublisher.RegisteredbyAustraliaPost. PrintPostPublicationNo. 336268/00003. ABN91004608226 AMemberof KN26549 2 Wantthelatest newsonthego? Catchupwith TheExpresson Facebook. Do youhave anewstip? Letusknowon twitter.com/MidlandExpress1 oremailuson acrawford@midnews.com.auONLINE: www.midlandexpress.com.au Number1964 $1.10INCGST AuditedCirculation22,030 KN265493 E PR T TEOFRESS RTH P RE T U R S TURE BirthdayClub E T 13 E RSO R  HappyBirthday Birthday Club THURSDAY, AUGUST18 11 SUNDAY, AUGUST21 H 5 MONDAY, AUGUST22 T 11

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24-Tuesday, August16,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS Property: Fourbedroomhomeontownfringe. OFI SaturdayAugust2010am-10.30am Address: 47 PrincessStreet, CampbellsCreek Price: $695,000 Agent: PropertyPlusReal Estate Contact: Di Selwood 5447 4088 MIDLANDPROPERT Y& LI VING Enjoythefunctionalityofthisfamilyfriendlyfloorplan, largelandsizeandmid-pointlocationbetweenCampbells CreekandCastlemaineamenities,givingyouchoicefor schools,shopping,andeateries.Neatandtidy,thisclassic designMacquarieHomesbuildhassteelframeconstructionandconcreteslabwithgenerousroomsizesplusthe bonusof adoublegarage,additionalsheddingandbig backyard. Asyouenterthehome ahandycloakcupboardprovides aplacetohangcoatsandstorebags.Totheleft, aroomy masterwithwalk-inrobeandensuitebathroom,tothe right, alightfilledlivingwithelegantbaywindow.Atthe centreistheopenplanliving,mealsandkitchen, agenerousspacewithaccesstotheoutdoorentertainingthrough glasssliders.Totherear,threemorebedrooms,allwith built-inrobes,servicedby athree-piecefamilybathroom, separatetoiletandlaundrywithrearaccessandbuilt-in cupboards. Thekitchenboasts ahugeislandbenchwithplentyof roomforfoodprepandplacestositfor achat.Thereis gasandelectriccooking,dishwasherandcompactwalk-in pantry,plusplentyofstorage.Ductedgasheatingand evaporativecoolingarethroughoutthehomeand adouble remotedoorgaragesitsundertheroofline. Inadditiontothegaragethereis a6mx 4.3mshedwith concreteandpowerand a6mx 4.4mcarportaccessed throughsidegatesonthewesternsideoftheproperty.Set on agenerous1275m2allotment,thepropertyisidealfor thoseseeking alargewell-maintainedhomewithroomto moveandoptionstoenhance. Best of both worlds Inspect: Saturday20/8at11:00-11:30am Agent: DiSelwood0488148358 COMFORTABLEAND STYLISH •Fullyrenovated,stylishinterior,polished woodenfloorsandwarmcolourpalette •Spaciousliving,openplankitchenand dining,widewraparoundverandah •Mainandensuitebathrooms,largelaundry/ mudroomadjoiningthirdbathroom •10x10mgarage wremotedoor,1760sqmlot HARCOURT 60Coolstore Road $820,000 -$840,000 A 3 B 3 C 4 Scan fordetails Inspect: Contactagent Agent: GregFathers0477000561 TALBOTLIFESTYLE FARMLET •5 productiveacresplus 6fencedpaddocks •Lovinglymaintained25sqw’boardhome •Baltictimberflooring,largebedrooms, reversecycleaircon,partreturnfront verandahandnewtimberdecking •Copioussheddingincl machineryshed, multipleyards,pens,sheds &watertanks TALBOT 30Argyle Street $665,000 A 4 B 2 C 6 Scan fordetails KN266256

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-25 3 a 2 b 1 cThis attractivehome exudes character& charmandpresentsawonderful opportunity forthosewho value position and are looking forsomething that symbolises theappeal of living in Woodend. Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $1,150,000 Land 2,064 sqmapprox TerryGibson 0488003920 1940 Mount MacedonRoad Woodend Locatedclose to everything that Kynetonhas to offer,this2.047 ha (5.05 acres) allotment provides agreat place foryou to buildyourdream home in thecountry (STCA) PrivateSale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $690,000 -$740,000 Land 2.047 haapprox TerryGibson 0488003920 2/12TrioPlaceKyneton 4 a 2 bAgreat family home with amplespace anda flexible floorplanthatpresents many options. FeaturesincludeBaltic pine floorboards, northfacing windows, ducted gasheating,a 6kwsolar system, reversecyclesand aNectrewood heater. PrivateSale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $920,000 -$970,000 Land 1,003 sqmapprox TerryGibson 0488003920 4ForestStreetWoodend 3 a 1 b 3 cThis neat andtidyhome withineasy walkingdistance of themainstreetis situatedon agenerousblock with good fencing and ample gardens.Featuring open plan living,split system heating/cooling,a twobay carportandgarage/workshop PrivateSale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $640,000 Land 859sqm approx Carole Lenander 0401472346 10 WyndhamStreetNewstead KN266291

Ideally agoodlevelforvacancyratesweexpectaround3%,whereyouget abalanceofpeoplecomingtotheareaandpeoplemovingoutofanareaallowingformoreavailabilityofrentalpropertiesforthose wantingtomake themove. ThevacancyrateacrossmetropolitanMelbourne wentdownto4.0percent overthemonthwhilethevacancyrateinregionalVictoriaroseto1.8percent inJune2022.ShowninthegraphherefromREIVresults,youcansee amajor differenceonthevacancyratesbeinglowerinRural RegionalVictoriaand higherinMelbourneoverthe last 2years.

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Theaveragerentpriceshavealsochangedduringthistime,withpeaking rentalpricesthistimelastyearespeciallyin WoodendandGisborne.Ifyou seethetableshere,(sourcedfromREIVJuneQuartResults2022)theyare showingthatnow Kynetonhashad astrongpeak,with Woodend,Gisborne, Heathcote,andNewGisbornedroppingslightlyforhouserentals. Forunits, itis Woodend cominginstrongerinthelastquarterofJune2022.

26-Tuesday, August16,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS rtedgar.com.au 10HighStreet Kyneton 124HighStreet Woodend 25 B&CHamiltonStreetGisborne 54223325 54271222 54288633 KN266274 UpdateonCurrent RentalMarketinMacedonRanges By MarissaBoyd, RentalDepartmentManager,Partner Whatdoesitmeanwhenagentstalkabout VacancyRates? Vacancyrates meanhowmuchcompetitionisinthecurrentmarketforrentalproperties. Indicatingthedemandonanareaforrentalpropertiesandwhetheryouwill havemoresuccessoffinding atenantforyourinvestment.Anextremely lowvacancyrate(forexamplebelow2%)meansthattherearemore occupiedrentalpropertiesand ahigherrentaldemand.Whereas ahigh vacancyrate(above4%) showsthatmorerentalpropertiesarevacantand availabletorent.Thisshowsatthatspecifictimepeoplearenotinterested toliveinthatarea. Therearenowsignsof apeakintherentalmarketinregionalVictoriawith alargernumberofregionsnowrecordingrisingrentalvacancyratesand somefallsinrents.ThistimelastyearMacedonRangeswasinhigher demandcomparedtotoday.However,Iexpectthatthisisduetothelast ofthelockdownsandisolationsfromCOVIDlastyear,and thedemand ofpeoplewantingtomovetheMacedonRanges,toescapeMelbourne’s lockdowns.NowwearefindingthatfromGisborne,throughto Woodend and Kyneton-therearelowernumbersofrentersapplyingorenquiringon properties. Beliefsthatthesefiguresarefromthecoolerweatherinthearea,the economyandinterestrates,andhowexpensiveitistobuy alettucethese days. We dofindthatasthespringweathersneaksapeak –weshould haveanevenhigherdemandandmoremovementofpeoplefromandto MacedonRangesandthereforehopefullycreatingmoreof abalancein vacancyrates. Af ter the chilly starts to the days, it’s lovely to see the sun shining, the flowers beginning to bloom and the birds singing Spring in the Macedon Ranges is glorious With this hint of spring, there has never been a better time to start preparing your property for sale Make a time to talk to one of dedicated agents to discuss getting ready for the Spring market and what needs to be done to prepare your property now. Our offices are located across the Macedon Ranges and our agents are specialists across the local area call now for an obligation free appraisal.

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-27 rtedgar.com.au 10HighStreet Kyneton 124HighStreet Woodend 25 B&CHamiltonStreetGisborne 54223325 54271222 54288633 KN266275 Lot1, 121CouzensLane,Romsey Mergingenchantingperiodcharacteristicswith flawless contemporaryenhancements, this romanticisedhomesteadonfivestunningacresoffersanunparalleled existence,with breathtakingviews overtheMacedonRanges.Manicuredboxhedgesbuild excitement as you travelupthemeanderingdriveway,passing stretchesoflushlawnsand stunningestablished greenerybeforeencounteringthe exceptional warmthofthehome.The yellowdooralludes to thehome'swhimsicalnature, revealingenormousproportionsthrough atraditional3-bedroom, 2-bathroomlayout.Themodern renovationsincorporatethehome'spastthrough acollectionof reclaimeddoors andwindows,showcased beautifullythroughthelight-filledopen-planlivingand diningspaces,with aChemineePhilippefireplacecentral to thenever-endingruralaspect.The kitchenhas areclaimed galvanisedsinkand tapwarefeature,dressedupwith awood-burning stove.CentralFrenchdoorsextendthelivingspace to theoutdoors,where youcan entertainon the verandahor exploretheautumnalEuropean-inspiredgardens,equippedwith 3paddocks, boreand town watersupply, and alocationjust ashort walk from townandjustoveranhour fromMelbourne. InspectPrice:$2,050,000byappointment PaulBohan0439132102 |Damien Walder0438563519 163 BayntonRoad,Kyneton wiareato4-beEmbracingastunningcountrylandscapeandpicturesquevistas,thisbeautifullyappointeddroom,2-bathroomhomeonanattractiveallotmentofapproximately3.5acrespromisesmakeyourhobbyfarmdreamarealityorbringyourhorse-lovinglifestyletothefore.Windyourwayalongthesweepingdrivewayanddiscoverthehome'slight-filledlivinganddiningarea,acontemporarygalley-stylekitchen(walk-inpantry)andgenerousoutdoorentertainingcompletewithluxealfrescospaandbreathtakingviewsofthelandbeyond,whichfeatures4paddocks,2horseshelters,andalargeColorbondshedtohouseyourfloat,caravanorothervehicles.Quietandcomfortable,themainbedroomenjoystwinwalk-inrobesandanensuite,ththeremainingthreebedrooms(twowithbuilt-inrobes)positionedontheothersideofthehome,well-supportedbyasparklingbathroomandaseparateWC.Enhancedwithreversecycleairconditioning,ceilingfans,andNBNconnectivity,it'slocatedaroundthecornerfromKynetonGolfCoursewithsealedroadfrontage,minutesfromvibrantKynetontowncentre,schoolsandthestation. Price-$1,500,000 -$1,650,000 Open ForInspection:Saturday1.00 -1.30pm MatthewBourke0448271880 |JodieAlcaraz0448852803 MatthewBourke0448271880 JudithStevens0407922108| JodieAlcaraz0448852803 •Diverserangeofblocksizestosuitthe needsof avarietyofbuyers •Walkingandcyclingtracks •Easyaccesstopublictransport •Experiencethejoyoflivingin afriendly countrycommunity •Buy nowattoday'spricesandplanfor yourfuturedreamhome Pricesfrom$319,000 riendly y Come& SeeUs andWalk YourBlock! NOWSELLING!

Indoorandoutdoorlivingiswellcateredforinthis beautifullyproportioned,fourbedroom,wellmaintained brickveneerfamilyhomesetin adesirablelocation.The easylivingfeaturesinclude aformallounge,eye-catching entertainers'kitchenwithstainlesssteelappliances andcasualdiningwithdirectaccessto alargeoutdoor entertainingarea.Themasterbedroomfeatures astylish ensuiteandwalk-inrobe,theotherthreebedroomshave built-inrobesandthecentralspaciousfamilybathroom features abath,showerandvanity.Essentialmodern comfortsinclude adoublegaragewithrearaccesstothe backyardandnewgasductedheatingthroughoutthe home.Thisimmaculatehomeprovides agreatlifestyle whichissuretodelight.Walktoandenjoythebotanical gardens,CampaspeRiverwalkandtrainstation.Move straightinandenjoy. 28-Tuesday, August16,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS Property: Familyhomewithindoorand outdoorliving Address: 12 Village GreenDrive,Kyneton Price: $750,000 -$799,000 Agent: Raine &Horne Contact: CherieGraf0407823686 MIDLANDPROPERT Y& LI VING Moderncomfortableliving move up to more. Stage10 &11Now Selling Stage 10 &11 Book aTour Now Selling TheStage10 &11releasebringswithita diversityoflots rangingfrom316sqm to 990sqm,so youwillhavenotrouble in ﬁndingland to build your dreamhome. Thereare severalpremiumlocations overlookinglushparklandsand cornerlots offeringanopportunity to build aunique home.Perfect forindividuals, couplesand familiesthatlove thegreat outdoors,you willhave access to cyclingtrails,parklands anddirectaccess to thetrain station. Getinearly -contactoneofouragents today www.kynetononriverside.com.au KN266210

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-29 YOUR BASE HERE t:5472 1133 cantwellproperty.com.au 275BarkerStreet,Castlemaine forsale Ellisville Lots1-18, 7MartinStreet,McKenzieHill Thisisyouropportunitytosecureapremium buildingblockjustminutesfromCastlemaine’s CBD.Allallotmentswillbefullyservicedand ranginginsizefrom549sqmto1011sqm.Demand forbuildingallotmentsinthisprecincthasbeenvery high,buytoinvestorbuildyourforeverhomein McKenzieHill. $255K-$385K Contact TomRoberston 0473642644 ThePaddockStage4 Lot22,19RecklebenStreet,Castlemaine FindyourplacewithinThePaddock -Castlemaine’s uniqueeco-village.DesignedbyCrosbyArchitects inaccordancewiththephilosophyoftheLiving BuildingChallengeisthis 1bedroomtownhouse, partofStage 4ofthedevelopmentwithcompletion expectedinSeptember2023.StampDutysavingsif youpurchasenow. $699,000 Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418362270 Kayleighc1958 64HighStreet,Maldon Afineexampleof1950sdesign,Kayleighisan architecturallydesignedtriple-frontedbrickfamily home,immaculately restoredandmaintained. Elevatedonitsgenerouscornerallotmentof 1201sqm,thishomefeaturesthreespacious bedrooms, aliving room, aseparatediningroom,a largekitchen, afamilybathroomand asunroom. $865,000 View Sat20thAugust 12:00-12:30pm Contact TomRobertson 0473642644 TimberHills 205BlakeleyRoad,BarkersCreek Quintessentialcountrypropertywithclassic Victorianhomesteadcirca1898beautifullysitedon 1.182hectareswithtownwater –ararefind.With graciousverandahsonfoursides,highceilings, grand rooms,andfireplaces.Adjoiningcrownland, andin aFarmingZone,completewith anewly fencedpaddock,ithasspaceforfamily,andponies. $935,750 View Sat20thAugust 12:30-1:00pm Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418362270 Live,ThriveandDivide 20MonashStreet,Newstead Apropertywithopportunitiesgalore- amodest homeon alarge1.3acresapproxblockwithinthe TownshipZoneofNewsteadthat’sreadytogo. Thehomefeaturesthreebedroomsandanopen plankitchen/living/diningspace.Outsideis a9x7m shed,and adoublecarport.Theblockhasperfect subdivisionpotentialfortwoormultiplelots(STCA). $665,000 View By Appointment Contact NickHaslam 0422848662 K N 2 6 6 2 5 5

30-Tuesday, August16,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS Central Victoria'strustedsource forproperty. Whether you're looking to buyorrentpropertyorwhenitcomestime to sell yourmost valuableasset, realestateview.com.auwillhelpyouﬁnd yournewview. Find your newView Property: Enjoythepool,northern aspect withentertainingspace andthebig garage too Address: 25 Mckenzie Way, MckenzieHill Price: $1,175,000 Agent: WallerRealty Contact: 5470 5811 MIDLANDPROPERT Y& LI VING Luxuriousandmodern Establishing anewbenchmarkincontemporarydesign,thisstunningnearnew residencecustomdesignedandlocallybuilt in2020 -25McKenzieWayshowcases expansiveproportions,greatqualityand timelesscharacter. OnlymomentsfromCastlemaine'sshops, cafesandrestaurants,publictransport,and localschools,includingWintersFlatPrimary andCastlemaineSteinerSchool,thiswellsituatedresidenceis astone'sthrowawayfrom recreationalandretailamenities,including theCastlemaineGolfCourseatMuckleford. Inside,anexpansiveentrancewithpolished concretefloorsflowsthroughto agenerous, lightfilledlivingareawith amodernkitchen withbutlerspantry,stonebenchesandqualityappliances. Therearefourbedroomsincluding alarge suitesizedmainbedroomwithluxurious ensuiteandwalk-inrobe,matchingfamily bathroom,andpowderroom.Thereis acasuallivingdiningspacethatlooksnorthonto thealfrescoareaandpool,plus aseparate formallivingroomhas atallrakedceiling andglassfrontedfireplace. Livingspaceiscomplementedby abeautifullylandscapedreargardenandpaved alfrescoarea,heatedin-ground-pool,accessiblevia aslidingglassdoors. Thedoublegaragehasdirecthomeaccessand aseconddrivewayleadsto arear parkingareawith alarge6m x9mdouble garage-workshopwithextraclearanceand rainwatertank. Acosysecondoutdoorareafeaturesa privateoutdoorspacewith apizzaovenfor summerdinnersnearbythepool.

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-31 167BarkerStreet,Castlemaine(03)54705811 30AMainStreet,Maldon(03)54751055 sales@wallerrealty.com.au wallerrealty.com.au Rob Waller Director 0418571130 Narelle Waller Director 0408571131 Brett Tweed Sales 0417564697 BlasiMulholland Property Consultant 0417311733 StuartHassett PropertyManager 0417737660 ToriParsons PropertyManager Catrina Weiss AssetManager WallerRealty BENDIGO |C AS TLEMAINE |M ALDON Castlemaine 27EttyStreet $860,000 SUBURBANCLASSICcirca1968 –ONEOWNERCREAM BRICKON1,720m2(0.425Acre) The retrorevivalofbeautiful1960shomeshasbeenmaking acomebackforsometime andthisoneownerhomeis aproudlybuiltandkeptexamplethatoccupies alarge gardenallotmentwithsomuchspaceand agreatorientationwith anorthfacing rear aspect.Thecraftsmen-builthomefeatureslargewindows,decorativecornice,beautiful polishedhardwoodtimberfloors,concretestumpsand ahardwoodframeallbuiltto anexactingstandard.Thepropertyfeatures 2drivewayentries –oneto adeepdrivethroughlockupgarageunderthe roof-line,theotherconnectstothe reargarden –a largeprivategardenspacewithfeatureshadetree,andgaragingthatincludes a50’x25’ 4cargarageandadjoining 4carcarportspace.Thehomeissuperoriginal,solidand stylish –with alargepatioentry,largecovered rearverandah,generoussized rooms include aformallounge roomwith reversecycleair. OPENFORINSPECTION:SATURDAY12:15PM -12:45PM 3 A 1 B 9 C Muckleford 1871PyreneesHighway $940,000to$965,000 11ACRESOFCOUNTRYWITHCONVENIENCEGRAZINGLANDWITHTREES,PLUSHUGESHEDDING Seton acornerblockwiththreeentrancesanddirectlyoverthe roadtotheCastlemaine GolfClubandtheSteinerSchoolisthisprivateandsetback residencewithlargesteel 13x6mand18x9mshedding.About 7minutesdrivetotheCastlemainerailheadthe propertyhas agreatbalanceofpastorallandandmatureshadetreestoenjoy anumber ofpursuitsandplentyof relaxation.Thereisalargedamwhich reticulateswatertothe popupsprinklersandgardens. Apetfencesecuresthetieredbackyardwhichhasnewly rolledoutgrasson agenerousflatarea, asandpitandhasimmediateaccesstothe 3mwidenorthfacingpavedandcoveredentertainingarea.Thebrickhomehasbeen lovingly repainted,new rolldownblinds,newcarpet,downlightsandis readyforthe newowner.Thereare rakedceilings,dadopinewalls,largewindowareastobringinthe outdoors,woodheatingplus reversecycle airconditioningtothelivingarea. OPENFORINSPECTION:SATURDAY1:00PM -1:30PM 4 A 2 B 6 C Maldon 35 TempletonStreet $1,295,000 BUSHELLSCORNERSTORE &RESIDENCEcirca1866 Locatedinthehistoriccentreof MaldonintheParisendoftownwhereAdairStreet meets TempletonStreet,thisbeautifuloldshopand residencecomprises 6main rooms, plus a2-roomcellarandlovelymanicuredgardens.Thehomehas aregencystyledfit outandoffers alargeliving-dining roomwithshopfrontwindowsandoutlookontothe verandah-footpath, 3doublebedroomswithfireplaces, astudy-office,ductedHydronic gasheating,anarchedcentralhallway,centralbathroom, 2toilets,and acosysittingmealswithNectreBakersovenfireplaceandadjoiningmoderncountrykitchenwith greatstorage.Thehomehastallceilingswithornatecornice, rosettes,Balticfloors,luxe windowfurnishings,andmuchcharacterandstylethroughout.Thereisairconditioning, frontand rearverandahs,plus amanicuredgardenwithhedging,old roses,espaliered fruittrees,townandtankwater,gardenshedand3KWofgridconnectedsolar.A barn styleoutbuildingthatopensdirecttothesidestreet. INSPECTBYAPPOINTMENT 3 A 1 B 2 C Faraday 80Faraday-SuttonGrangeRoad $1,750,000 SUTTONGRANGE139ACRESOFROLLINGHILLSAND REDGUMS EnjoyinggreatproximitytoMtAlexanderparklandandthe recently expandedriding trails ,somegreatcountrytracksforwalkingandtakinginallthepristinebeautythis cornerblockisjust31kmtoKyneton,37kmBendigoand117kmtoMelbourne.There isover940metresfrontagetotheMoonsLanetrackand640metresfrontagetothe Faraday-SuttonGrangeRodd.Thepicturesquefarmhas asuperbshade,shelterandfire woodselectionof redgumsaswellaselevatedhomesitesfordistantviewsandfertile lowcountryfor abalancedgrazingprogram.Thereisalargehayshed,securedamand expansivegulliesforfuturedamsites, 3separatepaddocksandsomeelectricfencing inplace,an 8mega-litreirrigationallocationofColiban Waterforstockand agoodset ofstockyards.Withsealed roadaccesstoMelbournetheCalderFreewayisnearbyfor commutingtothe regional orcapitalcities. INSPECTBYAPPOINTMENT KN266000

32-Tuesday, August16,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS Property: Kayleighcirca 1958,immaculatelyrestored Address: 64High StreetMaldon Price: $865,000 Agent: Cantwell PropertyCastlemaine Contact: TomRobertson 0473 642644 MIDLANDPROPERT Y& LI VING Retrogem Afineexampleof1950'sdesign,Kayleighisanarchitecturallydesignedtriplefrontedbrickfamilyhome,immaculately restoredandmaintained.Elevatedonits generouscornerallotmentof1201m2,this homefeatures awideformalentry,three spaciousbedroomsallwithbuilt-inrobes, alivingroom, aseparatediningroom,a largekitchen,familybathroom,laundry, and alargesunroom. Fromtheonset,theoriginaldetailsare immense.Startingwith atiledbalconywith itsoriginalironbalustrades,leadingtothe etchedglass,doublefrontdoor,which opensinto awideformalentry.Thereisa formalloungefeaturing aworkingfireplace withcrazypavingdesigngranitesurround, largewindowswithviewstoTarrengower, teakdetailingthroughoutandCrittalfrench doorsleadingto asouth-facingpatio overlookingthegarden.Thediningroom featuresteakwallpanelling,fireplace, etchedglassfrenchdoorsand aservery. Thekitchenhasbeenrestoredtoreplicate itsoriginaldesignwiththe1950'scabinetry handlessourcedfromAmerica.Original featuresinthekitchenincludetheMarmo-

leumfloorand1970's100mmStGeorge electricdoubleovenwithcooktop. Thefamilybathroomwithshowerisa pinkgem!Withoriginaltiles, apinkbath, apinkvanity,theoriginaltaps,Becowall lightsandanetchedportholewindow inthedoor.Additionaloriginalfeatures includeCrittalwindowsthroughout(excludingthesunroom),teakarchitraves, skirtingboardsandwindowpelmets,teak displaycabinets,carpetinalllivingareas andbedrooms(Ttsmanianoakfloorboards underneath)andKempthornelightfittings. Totherearofthehouse,thereis abright sunnyeast-facingsunroomwithitsred Marmoleumfloorandoriginal1960'sMarimekkofabriccurtains.Fromheredoors leadoutonto avine-coveredoutdoor patio. Externaldetailsinclude aremotedouble garage,carport,largecoveredentertaining area,workshop,and ashed.Thegarden isparklikewithitsarrayofestablished treesincludingornamentalandfruiting, shrubs,androses.Theproductivevegetablepatchisdripwateredfromthe5000 litrewatertank.

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-33 Woodend 68HoneysuckleLane Countr yLifestyle -Contemporar yLiving Withfamilies,downsizersandproper ty investorsinmind,thisbrandnewandbeautifully construc tedhomeisper fectlylocatedonthe fringeofNorth Woodendandin closeproximitytoallthatthis wonderful countr ytownhas on offer.Seton886m2oflandthehomepresentswith aver yattractivefaçade,integrateddoublegarage,neatly landscapedandeasilymaintainedfrontgardenandsidedriveway withdoublegatesforaccess to the rear. Thereisastudy,4 generousbedrooms,3 withbuiltin robesand astylishmainbedroomwithensuitebathroomand walkin robe.A furtherfamilybathroomservicesthe remaining 3bedroomsandthehomeandlivingareasarespaciousand welcomingwithtimberfloors,loadsofnaturallightandslidingdoorsthatopen to the covered alfrescodiningarea. Theentertainer ’s kitchenis adelightwithmodernappliances,largestonebenchtops,a butler ’s plus afurther walkinpantr yandthehomeisdoubleglazedandheatedvia areverse cycleduc tedsystemthroughout.Thelarge reargardenis ablankcanvaswithscope to add your owntouch. Open forinspection Saturday 20 August11.30am- 12pm Price$1,150,000 PeterWood 0408866774or Terms 10%deposit,balance30/60/90days John Keating 0419880444 Newham 6WisemansLane(Cornerof ThreeChain Road) ExecutorsRealisation Sale On 2Ha(4.9 Acres) An unpretentiousfirsthomebuyer,renovationorinvestors opportunityinprime centralMacedon Rangestree -changer location. This very basicsolidbesserbrick residenceofapproximately 110m2has greatupsidepotential. Accommodation comprisesliving room,k itchen(needsfitting out) twobedroomsandbathroom/laundr yandwithsome tenderlovingcare( TLC) couldbemadeinto aver ycomfortable home. Featuresincludesuspendedslab construction,in-floor hydronic heating,beautifulpanoramicnorthfacingviewstothe Cobaw Ranges,two paddocks,detachedsteelgaragewith concrete floorandsmallstorageshed. Pleasenotenoofferswillbe consideredprior to theauction. Open forinspection Saturday 20 August2pm-2.30pm Auction Saturday10September at 11am Reser ve Price$687,500 John Keating 0419880444 or PeterWood 0408866774 Terms 10%deposit,balance30/60/90days KN266285

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Aburialatthe TrenthamCemetery will follow. KN266327/J MANNING JoanMay Passed away inher 84th year Dearlylovedwifeof David(dec.).Loved youngestdaughter ofReginaldandMay (bothdec.).Dear sisterofRon(dec.) andGeorgeandmuch lovedsisterinlawof Ellen(dec.),Maxwell andMar y(bothdec.), Daryl(dec.)andElsie. Adored Aunt tomany niecesandnephews Greatlymissed. KN26303/J NESBIT AnthonyJ Thetrustee’sand staff ofthe S.R.Stoneman Foundationwere saddenedtolearn ofthepassingofour chairman Tony Nesbit. We paytribute to Tony’s impressive, lifelongrecordof involvementin publiclife. Deepestsympathyto Cynthiaand family ‘Duneira’MtMacedon KN266343/J Anthony JohnNesbit OAM ‘Tony’ 28.7.1942 -7.8.2022 Passed away atCastlemaine. CherishedhusbandofCynthia. LovedfatherofAshleighandNathan. FatherinlawofHeather. GrandpaofEmma. MayorofCastlemaine 1970,1974and1982 In keepingwith Tony’s wishes, aprivatecremationhasbeenheld. If youwouldlike to leave apersonalmessage,pleasevisit Tony’s tr ibutepageonthewebsiteof MountAlexanderFunerals. KN266280/J BAKER Nev CondolencestoDiane, Ben,Bernie,Ian and family Atruegentlemanand lovingmate. Love youNev “Byefornow” Emma,Brett, Madison andZavierMurley. Deaths DeathsDeaths Deaths Deaths DeathsFunerals INPERSON BYEMAILBYPHONE WHENTOBOOK ORMAIL youradvertisementto: ElliottMidlandNewspapers, POBox153, Kyneton, Vic.3444. KYNETON 54221488 CASTLEMAINE 54721788 Allprivatepartyclassiﬁed advertisementsMUSTbepaid forbycash/cheque/creditcard BEFOREpublication. MidlandExpress TuesdayIssue: 5pmFriday BirthsandDeaths: 9.30amMondayprior CastlemaineMail FridayIssue: 5pmWednesday BirthsandDeaths: 9.30amThursdayprior Kyneton:classiﬁeds@midnews.com.au Castlemaine:jcolley@midnews.com.au KYNETON 3MarketSt. CASTLEMAINE 29 TempletonSt. OpenHours: 8.30am -5pm Classi ieds CLASSIFIEDS

36-Tuesday, August16,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS NOTICETOALLADVERTISERS Section29ofthe Fair TradingAct1999 requirestheinclusionof afullnameand address(not POBoxNumber)–inall advertisementsforthesupplyofgoods andservices. ELLIOTTMIDLANDNEWSPAPERS advisesalldisplayservice advertisements mustcomplywiththeaboverequirementto avoidprosecution,orprovidethosedetailsto ustopasstotheDept.of Justiceifrequested. KN265460 KN266355/J JOHNSON FuneralMassforMr.IvorJamesJohnson will be heldat St.AmbroseCatholic Church, 16 TempletonStreet, Woodend (with overﬂowinSt.AmbroseHallnextdoor) onSATURDAY(20th August,2022) commencingat11am Aburialatthe WoodendCemeter ywill follow Anyoneunabletoattendmayjointheservicevia livestreamwhichcanbeaccessedon Ivor’seTribute at www.tjscottandson.com.au KN266342/J Betty Wadswor th 21.4.1917 -9.8.2022 CherishedwifeofIrving(dec). Muchlovedmotherof Peter(dec)andJill, LindaandRober tandBernie. DarlingNanaofCameronand Christine,NatalieandWill. GreatNanaofEliza, Penny, Lily, Luke, Alice,Angusand Ava. Theendofanera -atpeacenow. Familyandfriendsareinvitedto attendBetty'sfuneralservice,inthe ChapelofMountAlexanderFunerals, 12CampbellStreet,Castlemaine TODAY(Tuesday)at2.00pm. Aprivatecremationwill follow. Funerals KN266359/L Violet Evans 12.4.1926 -13.8.2022 Passed away peacefully atThompsonHouse, CastlemaineHealth,aged96 years. LovedwifeofGeorge(dec). Adoredmotherandmotherinlawof MickandChris,BobandDanielle, Billy(dec),Susan(dec), Terr yandKathy, JulieandJohn. GrandmatoOwen, Kerr y, Martin, Tr istan,Isaac,Sarah, RohanandBrooke. GreatgrandmatoAbby,Kenzie, Lexie,AmelieandIsla. AservicetocelebrateViolet'slife willbeheldintheChurchofChrist, BlakeleyRoad,Castlemaine next Tuesday(August23) commencingat11.00am. Afterrefreshmentsinthechurch, thecortegewillleave forthe CastlemaineCemeter y. To watchtheservicevialivestream pleasevisitViolet'stributepage onthewebsiteof MountAlexanderFunerals. KN266361/L HILL MaxwellAlfred 27.11.1932 –11.8.2022 LovingHusbandof Elaine(Dec) Muchloved Father of Stephen(dec),Chris,Craig, Jenny,Raelene andDean. Dear Father-in-lawof Alison,Lisa,Michael and Glenn. Adored Grandfatherof8, andGreatGrandfatherof9 Alwayscherished andforeverin ourhearts Mum &Dadreunited TheFuneralService forMaxwillbeheldatthe CommunityCentre ElizabethStreet, CampbellsCreek OnThursday (August18th)at11am APrivate Cremation willfollow NoFlowersPlease A personal tribute can say so much... For friendly advice contact Kyneton 5422 1488 Castlemaine 5472 1788 KN266360/L Genevieve Jayne Rogers (nee Breene) 16.12.1948– 12.8.2022 BelovedwifeofJohn, motherof Tabithaand GrandmotherofMatilda(Tilly). In keepingwithGenevieve’s wishes, aprivatecremationwillbeheld. Requiescatin Pace KN266322/J BOXSHALL Familyandfriendsare warmlyinvitedtoa servicetocelebrate thelifeof MargaretGeorgina Boxshall tobeheldatthe ThomasJScott MemorialChapel, 5PiperStreet, Kyneton,on FridayAug.19th2022 Commencingat 10.30am. PrivateCremation A personal tribute can say so much Midland Express Kyneton 5422 1488 Castlemaine 5472 1788 When it's difficult to find the words contact our friendly staff Apersonal tribute cansay somuch... Funerals KN266357/J JOHNSON -Ivor The Woodend ProbusClub isgreatly saddened atthepassingofthe FounderofourClub. Ivor wasour Honorar yMember,he and Paulineweregreat supportersoftheClub. Ourcondolencesto Paulineandfamilies. KN266354/J JOHNSON IvorJames of Woodend (notquite alocal!) Passed away 8.8.2022 aged79 years, surrounded by his family. Dearlyloved husbandof Pauline. CherishedDadto Karen, Jasonand Teliaandmuch respected father-inlawtoVlad. AdoredGrandad toZoe &Charli; Allan&Julietteand Baylee &Tyler. We aresoluckyto have had you. KN266307/J NESBIT A.J(Tony) TheMayor, Councillors andstaffatMount AlexanderShire Council extendour sincerecondolences to Tony’s familyand friends followinghis recentpassing. Tony made astrong contributiontothelocal governmentsectorasa Councillorofthe former CityofCastlemaine, andalsoser vedas Mayorin1970,1974 and1982. MountAlexanderShire Councilisdeeply grateful forTony’s contributiontohislocal community,andthe MountAlexanderShire

KN266328/J MANNING AServiceof Thanksgiving for theLifeof JoanMayManning willbeheldatthe KynetonBaptist Church, 43EbdenStreet, Kynetonon WEDNESDAY (17th August2022) at 2pm.

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-37 KN266350/J Bookkeeper/Administration CarkeithPtyLtdT/asKWThompsonsTransport is afamily ownedcompany.Weconcentrateon localandinterstatetransport. Role &Responsibilities: •Completepayroll, bookkeepingand invoicingduties. •Dealingprofessionally &directlywith CustomersandSuppliers. •Provideadministrativesuppor ttothe office division •Highlevelofknowledge of computerskills •MaintainEmployee files •Providesuppor ttomanagingdirector •Useeffectiveand professional communicationwithintheworkplace,both writtenand verbal. •Displaya pleasantphonemanneratall times. Abilities /Experiencein: •Musthave experienceinpayroll and bookkeeping. •Musthave experienceinMYOB •Ability tomultitaskin ahighly organized manner. •Excellenttime management,planning& organizational skills. 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KN266331/J WOOD stove,IXL,VGC, 700 wx500 hx450deep, W/Flue,goodforcooking andheating,candeliver, $550.Ph0418119784. KN266189/L HOMEHELP NEEDED Elderlycouple in Fern Hillneed someonewhois preparedtoclean theirhouseatleast once afortnight. Privatecleaner preferred,weare self funding. We arealsolooking forayoungeractive person(afterschool wouldsuit)tohelp with feedinghorses onthefarm. We are very flexible, todiscussthis furtherpleasecall Frances on 0407821540 •BullbarsandSidesteps • WinchesandRecovery Gear •SuspensionandSnorkels •CanopiesandAwnings •RoofRacks &Drawers •Big BoreExhausts •RearProtectionBars •SetupsandAccessories 8BourkeStKyneton PH54222211 KN265158/L CASTLEMAINE SELFSTORAGE 16HitchcockStreet ☞ 24hrMonitoredAlarms ☞ PIN #Access 7Days ☞ State-of-the-ArtBuildings ☞ Insurance Available ☞ Cartons for Sale 3minutesfromthePO 54706917 KN262303 KN266206/L HAY Smallsquares: Oaten$10, cleanpasture$10,produce lucerne$16,lowsugarnative grass$12.Straw from$6. 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Kyneton'sJackO'Sullivanisoneofjust 67playersinvitedtothisyear'sNABAFL DraftCombine. Themidfielder/smallforwardplayedall ofhisjuniorfootballwiththeKynetonTigersandistheyoungestoffourbrothers (MaxplayedVFLforRichmond,Tommy playedVFLforPortMelbourne,NedcurrentlyplaysfortheKynetonTigersand wasthe2021BestandFairestandwon thecoaches'award). JackplayedfortheBendigoPioneers intheU16SquadandwhileatboardingschoolatXavierCollegeheplayed fortheXavierFirstssquadaswellasin NABLeaguefootballwiththeOakleigh Chargers. "I'mreallyexcitedtoshowmy strengthsoffthefield,andreallygrateful fortheopportunity,"Jacksaidofhisdraft combineinvitation. "Hopefullyitwillbe agreatexperience. Although Istillneedtofocusonthenear future,whichincludes alotofimportantgamesbefore Istartlookingtoofar ahead." JackwasselectedtoplayforVictoria CountryUnder19sthisyearandcompetedintheNationalChampionships. Unfortunatelyhebrokehiscollarbone inthefirstfewminutesofthefirstgame againstSouthAustraliainAdelaideinlate authority will notdecide onthe application before at least14days afterthe date thelast noticeunder section52(1) or(1AA)ofthe Act is tobegiven If you make anobjection, the ResponsibleAuthority willinformyou of itsdecision.

June. Hisrecoveryisgoingwellandhe expectstoplaysomefinalsgamesforthe OakleighChargersinSeptember. TheNABAFLDraftCombinewill showcasemanyofthemosttalentedboys inthecountryandbeheldin Melbourne fromFridayOctober 7toSundayOctober 9. Itwillbethefirsttime anationalCombinehasbeenstagedforboysorgirls since2019. Kyneton’sJackO’Sullivanhasbeeninvited tothis year’s NABAFLDraftCombine. KN266341/J POBox151 KYNETONVic3444 Tel:(03)5422 0333 Fax:(03)54223623 Email: mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au Web: www.mrsc.vic.gov.au NOTICE OF AN APPLICATIONFOR APLANNINGPERMIT Planning AndEnvironmentAct1987Section52(1) An application fora planningpermithasbeen madewhichmay affect you. THELANDAFFECTED BYTHEAPPLICATION IS LOCATED AT: LOT3 PS621245FP/Gisborne 14 RivergumRoad RIDDELLS CREEK VIC 3431 THEAPPLICATION IS FOR APERMITTO: Variation to Covenant THEAPPLICANT FOR THEPERMIT IS: CentralVicPlanning Consultants THEAPPLICATIONREFERENCENUMBERIS: PLN/2022/197 Contact officer: Yousef Taibeh Senior Statutory PlanningOfficer P: (03)5421 9684 Youcanview all relevant planningpermitapplicationdocuments asfollows: MACEDON RANGES SHIRECOUNCIL Online https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Build-Plan/Planning-PermitsApprovals-Forms/View-planning-applications-online In person 40 Robertson Street GISBORNE VIC3437 8.30am– 5:00pmMondaytoFriday To make anobjectionorsubmission totheResponsible Authority, itmust: Be inwriting Includeyournameand mailingaddress(emailaddressoptional) Additionally forobjectionsinclude: Reason/s fortheobjection Statehow you wouldbeaffectedbythegrantingofa permit Anysuggestions onhowtoaddressconcerns. Anyperson whomaybe affectedby thegrantingofthe permitmayobjectormakeothersubmissions to theresponsible authority. Aprescribedobjection/submission form islocatedonCouncil’swebsite at https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Build-Plan/Planning-Permits-Approvals-Forms/Object-to-an-application. Objectionsandsubmissionscan be emailed to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au orposted to PO Box151 KynetonVic3444ordeliveredin person toany Macedon Ranges Shire Council office Theresponsible

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Romseyjuniorssecuredthreepremierships,oneinfootballandtwoinnetball. GisborneRookieswonfourfootballflags andonenetball,withRiddellsCreekgoing homewiththreetriumphsinfootball,and twoinnetball. Winningteamsandbestonground/court medalwinnersreceivedplentyofapplause. TheRiddellLeagueappreciatestheeffortsofRomseyjuniors,withhelpfromthe Redbacks’seniors,forhostingthegrand finals. Resultsinallgrandfinalswere: FOOTBALL

"Thisseasonhasbeenaboutdevelopingourteamas individualsandthenas ateam,"coachKirstyMurraysaid. "I have focusedheavily on self-confidence and self-awarenessdevelopment, Iwantto see my players develop as aperson firstandas aplayersecond. "Interestingly, Ihavefoundoncethe player iscomfortableand confident within herself,their football competencydevelops at arapid pace. "This process hasalsobuilt unbelievable trust betweenmyself andthe team." Murraysaidthe team wasplayingsome very good football. "Ourgameagainst Castlemainereallyshowed what the team iscapableofandhow eachplayer iscontinuing to develop. "Wehad agreatteam gameand wererewarded forit, consistency is key. "Comingintofinalswearefocusingonour teamwork and celebrating howfar we've comeandhowwegot here. "It'sallaboutwhatwehave achieved as ateam and planforwhatwecan achieve movingforward.Weare soproudofhowfar we've comeas anewlyformedteam andmyfirst year as head coach." Murraysaid herteam wouldbe astrong contender to takehometheflag. "We need to remember ourtraining,trust ourselves andmostimportantlytrust eachother todo their jobon the field," shesaid. "There's no need for stress or pressure,we've gotthis.Nowwe need toplaylikewe believe that." TheYouth Development Programhas come leaps and bounds under theguidanceoftheclub'scoaching team, their tirelesscommitment to thegirlsiscommendable. Kyneton FootballNetballClubislooking toadd asec ondyouthgirls team in2023and under this leadership is confident itcanget there. o irl dare odrea

U13A:GisborneRookies6.9(45)d MeltonCentrals2.2(14).KobeZerafa (Rookies). U13B:Romsey4.4(28) dGisborne Rookies4.2(26).OscarAlexander(Romsey). U13C:RiddellsCreek4.4 dGisborneGiants2.0(12).ConnorO’Kelly(RC). U11A:GisborneRookies6.10(46)d SunburyLions0.0(0).BaileyFreeth(Rookies). U11B:RiddellsCreek2.3(15) dRomsey 0.2(2).RhettBurnside(RC). U11C:SunburyLionsBlue5.1(31)d Woodend(1.2(8).LiamMurray(Sunbury). NETBALL 17&U(Div.1):RiddellsCreek36 dGisborneRookiesRed28.HayleyBrown(RC). 17&U(Div.2):RomseyRed35 dRomseyBlack17(EmilyMiles). 15&U(Div.1):DiggersRest22 dRiddells Creek21(LucyHansen(DR). 15&U(Div.2):MeltonSouth25 dSun buryKangaroosWhite23.MakhayaSole (MS). 13&U(Div.1):GisborneRookiesRed21 dGisborneGiantsSilver21.JessicaKucic (Giants). 13&U(Div.2):RiddellsCreek26d MeltonSouth13 .TessaMcNair(RC). 11&U(Div.1):Romsey20 dMelton SouthNavy10 .IslaEvans(R). 11&U(Div.2):MeltonCentrals16 dGisborneBlue14(DylanMorgan(MC).

KynetonFootballNetballClub’sUnder16Girlsteamisfinalsbound.

RiddellLeague juniorpremiers

Tigerjuniorscores

stolethelimelightwithmultiplepremierships astheRiddellLeague’sjuniorfootballand netballgrandfinalswereplayedonSunday. Itwas ahugedayatRomseywith10 juniorfootballgrandfinals,andeightjunior netballgrandfinals. Therewereseveralveryclosefinishes, withtheclosestbeingintheUnder15B football,whereMeltonSouthedgedout Lancefieldby apoint.

ClickgotheRangers After comingso closelast week,MacedonRangers Soccer Club'sU13s weredetermined togoone better this week. Withdriveand determination, not eve, aquagmirewas goingtostopthegoforward. Itismagic wheneverythingcomestogether

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U17A:GisborneRookies4.5(29)d Macedon3.9(27).Beatafield –Lachlan Evans(Rookies). U17B:RiddellsCreek6.7(43) dSunbury Kangaroos6.5(41).ConnorVosper(RC). U15A:GisborneRookies8.5(53)d Melton3.7(25).IjazGulun(Rookies). U15B:MeltonSouth5.5(35) dLancefield 5.4(34).WalterKing(L).

Kyneton Football Netball Club's Under 16Girls team is finalsbound. It'sanoutstanding achievement fortheclub,the team andthecoaching team; KirstyMurray assisted byJordan Savoiaand BelindaBone.

Round15resultsforKynetonJunior FooballClubteamsareasfollows: KynetonU10Black KynetonBlackvsEaglehawk Goals:LewisChettle(2). Awards:PercySnelling,EvanBoyer, JackCumming,FletcherScholtz.Flynn Stevenson. KynetonU10Yellow KynetonvsStTherese Best:HudsonRyan,ClancyCoad,Vinny Hill,AubreyPrice. KynetonU12sYellow GoldenSquare(9.9.63)defKyneton (2.3.15) Goals:TimothyJames(1),CooperLicari (1). Awards:CurtisFitzgerald,TylerFynch, HenryStrang,WilfredMcDonaldand JamesBeattie. KynetonU12sBlack Kyneton(4.3.27)defWhiteHills(2.4.16)

Goals:NikolaCox(2),AaliyahTerbeeke (2),MeliaHayes(1),CarrieHarris(2),Ella Jeffrey(2),JasmineShort(1). Awards:LucyMacDonald,KishaMonleon,MaraBone,AaliyahTerbeeke. andthis groupofyounggirlsandboyshave clicked. Angusknowingonlyone direction –goforward –was rewarded withtwogoalsonSunday,the second coming with apinpointpassfromPoppyinthedying seconds withit allstartingfrom aperfect throwfromNickinthegoals. Goingintothe second half locked at1-all,itwasan endto-end battlewithall Rangers making every touchcount! SeamusMahoneyinflight.

Goals:TylerSaunders(2),Thomas Rowles(1),CharlieSherlock(1). Awards:CooperLicari,BlakeJeffrey, TylerSaunders,ClydeDrago-Stevens. KynetonU14sBoys Kyneton(7.5.47)defStrathfieldsaye (3.3.21) Goals:ArcherCook(3),AngusHoyne (2),BaileyJeffrey(2). Awards:LewisBond,ArcherCook, GabrielRoulston,AngusHoyne,WillMaguigan. KynetonU16sBoys (bye) KynetonU16sGirls Kyneton(10.9.69)defStrathfieldsaye (0.1.1).

KynetonPonyClubgirlshadgreatsuccessatthe BullengarookShowjumpingDayonSunday. FGrade,RoseColemanfinishedsecondinthetwo-phase,firstinthesecondroundandwas theOverallChampiononhernewmount,Heartwind. FGradetwo-phase,CarlaBoyer placedthirdandJamieBoyerwasfirst. KynetonPonyClubwithMarigoldBickfordinthird place,CarlaBoyerinsecondplaceandJamieBoyer infirstplaceandOverallChampiononherhorseSir James. MeanwhileintheOpen EGrade,RubyFraser finishedsecondinthetwo-phase,firstinthesecond roundandwastheOverallChampiononherhorse RacingTycoon. KynetonPonyClubridersareallverysupportiveof eachotherandwelcomenewmemberstotheirrallies, heldonthefirstSundayofeachmonthatRollinson ReserveonRedesdaleRoad.

GOLFresults

InthePonyClub

rodPlowman85. DavidWattandMickDoyleeach claimedtwoNTPs. LastWednesday’sparbisque(one grade)sawIanFlannery(16handicap) finishhisroundwith10consecutive‘win’ holesandanoverallplus 6tally. Runner-upwasLachlanO’Gorman(17) +3on acountback. Goodtoseeparbisque‘Godfather’TigerPenneyandthereigningsinglesmatch playchampionintheclubhouse,convalescingaftertheirrespectivecosmetic

Inthesecondround,theribbonscontinuedfor

DarleneBaker50-8-42edgedoutJenny Hartley53-10-43andWendyGosden5814.44. Trentham Trenthamgolfersplayed astableford roundinadditiontothefirstroundofthe singlesknockouteventonSaturday. BobHogan(17)astheA-gradewinner with37points,whileAlfredoDean(25) toppedB-gradewith33. Quarter-finalistsinthesinglesareDarrinMcLean,SimonOverden,KeithTestro, PeterSpeakman,MartinWalker,David Thiele,BobPearsonandJohnHudson. Therewere19ladiesinSaturday’s strokeround,withTerriO’Callaghannett 70oneahadofSueByrneinA-gradeand AlisonBorchersnett66takingoutB-grade byfourshotsfromCarolineJohnston. Woodend InSaturday’sstablefordatWoodend12 playersfinishedwith34pointsorbetter. TheultimatewinnerwasMattLong(7) with37points. ToddKendrick(20),WarrenElse(4) andBrianPaton(21)allhad36. InlastTuesday’sstablefordDanny Bellchambers(1)tookthehonourswith37 points.

Showjumpersstar

Followingintheir footsteps

August 6was aspecialdayfortheThompsonfamily. Sixteen-year-old LachlanThompson,followinginthe footsteps ofhis father Adrianand grandfather Ian, played hisfirst seniors gameforthe Kyneton Football Netball Club. Lachlan'sdadandhispopalso playedtheir first games fortheclubattheageof16.Ian went ontoplayVFLfootballforNorth Melbourne. This year, Lachlanisco-coachingtheU12salongwith Curtis Bone. OneSaturday earlier this season, the talented Lachlan played intheU18sinthemorningand,straight after the match,tookhisplaceonthe field forthe Reserves, winning the Best onGroundinboth matches. Lachlanwas recentlypresented withtheNo. 6Seniors guernsey byhisproud father and grandfather. Playingagainst Eaglehawk inhisfirst Seniors match, youngLachlan applied himself tothetaskwith credit, collecting ahandy eight possessions andmakingfive tackles. Itwasa greatintroductionfor theyoungman'sfirst senior gamein frontoftheKynetoncrowd. LachlanwasrecentlypresentedwiththeNo. 6Seniorsguernseybyhisproudfatherandgrandfather.

In2018,theTrenthamplayerqualifiedasnumberoneinthe AustralianDeafTeamtoplayintheworldtitlesinIreland,an unforgettableexperience. Eachteammemberisrequiredtoself-fundthecostofairfares andaccommodation,andteamblazer;GolfAustraliahaspresentedpoloshirtsandarrangedfor aPGA professionaltotravel withtheteam. TheTrenthamclubrecentlyheldfunctionstohelpcoverthe costoftheirkeenmember’striptoHawaii. DelightedtohaveanAustralianrepinlocalranks,Dalhousie DistrictGolfAssociationwishesMarchesiwell,andhasinvited memberclubsandsponsorstocontributetoexpenses.

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In2015,singlefiguremarkerMarchesibecameinterestedin DeafGolfAustralia,andprogressedtobecomethe2016AustralianDeafGolfChampion,thenwasrunner-upthefollowingyear.

Town &District Castlemaine After asluggishstart,LeighCampbell (8)rocketedhometowinSaturday’sstablefordwith40points. JamesO’Brien(+3)wasagainsuperb, withsevenbirdiesand afiveunder score offthestickfor38points. AndrewWilson(16)wastheB-grade winnerwith37points,fourclearofMalcolmMcKellar(27). Moreandmorerainlastweekledto extraunscheduledwaterhazards. Kyneton ThefirstroundofKyneton’sPar3 ChampionshipwasplayedonSaturday. MarkRussell(14handicap)tookout B&Cgradewiththeday’sbesttallyof49, fromDavidRyan(13)on50,whileBrad Cue(7)ledintheA-graderswith anett51 on acountbackfromDavidMartin(7). JonahHarris,DavidPilcher,RossForeman,DavidMooreandTimKirk –also superpin –weretheNTPwinners. RossForeman(12)spreadeagledthe fieldwith abrilliant41stablefordpointson Wednesday,withthehandicappoisedto pounceverysoon. TerryGamble(10)with37andGen Harris(25)on36filledtheminorplacings, andPatClosheyclinchedbothNTPs. MichelleWerner(18)tookouttheTuesdaystablefordfortheladieswith35points,

andsecuredthe$75Drummondvoucher aswell.BethMurray(20)wasrunner-up on31. NewcomerJudyAldred(45)wonthe nineholeeventwith17points. Aremindertoallthattheclub’swinterrafflehasjustovertwoweekstogo. Firstprizeis asetofTaylorMadeStealth clubsandbag,withsecondprize Wednesdaywomen’sAmbrosewinners over14holeswereWendyNicholas –Bev Beaumontwithnett34,fromDiRohde–SandraMatthews35. TuesdayLegends:WayneMee95-2273fromJamesWhitford96-20-76. MountMacedon Thethree-persongentsomesattracted 10teamstoMountMacedononSaturday.

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aStealth driver.LookoutfortheQRcodethrough theclub’sInstagramandFacebookpages, viaposters,orfromtheclub. Lancefield Therewas averytightfinishintheJ.A. RileyAmbroseatLancefieldonSaturday. Despiterecentrainthecoursewasin excellentcondition,reflectedintheclose scores. DenisDavenport(5),DavidMorgan(24) andStephenMorgan(36)cameinwinner with62.167,fromMarkCruise(22),Barry Flentjar(22)andMarkAndrews(15)on63.

LefttoRight:RubyFraserwithRacing Tycoon,JamieBoyer, CarlaBoyer, MarigoldBickfordwithJesterJamesand RoseColemanwithHeartwind.

Thewinners wereMattSalter,John AndrewandIsaacGoldenwith88points, fromKevinTaylor,StevePenneyandJarsurgeries.

Handicapmatchplayquarter-finalstake placethisSaturday. Wednesday’sstroke event was pruned tonine holes with extremely coldconditions.

TalentedTrenthamgolferLindaMarchesi(pictured)willrepresentAustraliainthe2022WorldDeafGolfChampionshipsin HawaiiinOctober.

“We’reallveryproudofLindaatTrentham,”theclub’swomen’scaptainVeronicaMahersaid. MarchesiispleasedtohaveTrenthamasherhomeclub;a Meltonresident,shefirstjoinedTrenthamwhenherfatherplayed theresome20yearsago. Hitting agolfballsincetheageof10,shehasrepresented heruniversity,clubs,districts,stateandnationattheworld-wide sport.

IntheOpen

Romsey Corellashavereturnedaboutfour monthsearly(what’sgoingon?)anddamagetosomeofthegreenskeptRomsey clubcaptainMalMottrambusylateinto Fridayevening. AstrongfieldteedofffortheW.E.Tom Shield,theclub’soldestshielddatingback to1965,onSaturdaywiththelonghitters having asightadvantage. JimPattonandJoshSquirewerethe day’swinnerswith46points,fromShannonandDanielWright42,andJohn Freestone –BobMcLennanthirdon40. MottramandDaveyKenneywereNTP.

Gisbornehastheminorpremiership wrappedup,andisathometosixth-placed EaglehawkonSaturday.

Gisborneseniorfootballerssuffered theirseconddefeatoftheseason,and Kyneton’sfinalshopesevaporatedin atelling17thBendigoLeaguehomeandaway roundonSaturday.

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TheMagpie Under 18s made ap ositivestartkicking ag oalintheopening termandkeepingtheHawkstoone point. However,thehome side liftedinthe secondandfoundtheirwaybackintothe game dominating thenexttwoquarters. Totheir credit, theCastlemaineboys liftedinthefinalquarterkickingtwogoals butthe damage was done andtheHawks ranoutwinnersby21pointsin al owscoringaffair. FinalscoreswereEaglehawk0.1,3.4, 3.5,5.7(37)toCastlemaine1.0,1.2,1.4, 2.4(16). GoalkickerswereCurtisMcLennan andJackWaters. BestwereAshtonFrankling ,E than Hein,CurtisMcLennan,EthanMaltby, MitchellLangleyan dT homasLangley. WOMENINTOPSPOT On Sunday theMagpieWomen's football side alsohittheroadtotackle Eaglehawk.TheMagpieoutfitoutshone theHawksfromstarttofinishsecuring a convincing60-pointvictorytoshoreup theirtopspotontheAFLCentralVictoria ladder. Finalscores w ereEaglehawk1.1(7) toCastlemaine10.7(67). GoalkickersfortheMagpieswereLily McNair3,LilyMcMahon2,EllaCochrane,MegGinnivan, T iahnaCochrane, JessicaRoss,KatiePetrusma, Best w ereAislingTupper,Tia D avidge, MegGinnivan,EllaCochrane, Jessica RossandEmma Pedretti. Withon er ound r emainingth eM agpie Womensiteightpointsclearofnearest

rivals Golden Square. Whileth eC astlemaineSeniorsi des wereawayatEaglehawklastweeken d , t he Under 16GirlsFootball side hosted KangarooFlatat t heCampReserve on Sunday in Bendigo JuniorFootball League a ction. TheyoungMagpieoutfitputtogether some g reatpassagesofplay b utunfortunatelytheRoosproved t oostrongin t he endrunningoutwinnersby37points. BestwereCastlemainewere A insley Taft,SamanthaBrasher,LoriWhaley, ChloeDrew,ChloeButcherandShelby Kitchingman. NETBALL On t henetballcourtCastlemaine fairedbetterwith AG rade re cording a fantastic57-40winoverEaglehawkand TheCastlemaineMagpieUnder16Girlsgavetheirall againstKangarooFlatlastSunday. Photo:MaxLesser the17and Underside comingagonizinglyclose t oaw inin ar ealnailbiterwhich ended in ad raw36goalsapiece. AR eservewent down 52-29, BG ra de al s ol os t6 7-22and BR es ervelost6725. This Saturday theCastlemaine sides playhostto Sandhurst attheCampReserveinthefinalroundofthehomeand awayseason. TheCastlemaineWomen'sfootball side willwelcome BendigoThunder to theCampReserveat2.30pmthisSunday, August21.

VirtuallyallclubshavebattledwithinjuriesandtheimpactofCOVIDthisseason, andthefinalistswillbehopingtheycan fieldclosetotheirstrongestsideswhenit matters. Gisbornehasbeenwinningeasily,and thedayatWadeStreetOvalbeganwell whentheirU18swoncomfortably. Then,inthebattlefortopspotonthereservesladder,thehomesideprevailed9.9 to2.9,sendingwarningsignsaboutwhat couldbeaheadinthemainencounter. Byhalf-time,GoldenSquareledby13 points,thentookcontrolwithfourgoalsto oneinthethirdterm. Gisbornerattledhomewithfivegoals straightinthelastquarter,butthebirdhad flown. GoldenSquare11.13(79) dGisborne 10.9(69). Goals(G) –P.McKenna4,J.Kemp2, E.Foreman,M.Weber,A.Brancatisano, N.Doolan. Best –M.Lord, J.Reaper,F.Lakey,L. Spear,S.Walsh,M.Merrett.

Nowseventhontheladder,Kyneton shouldbeabletosecure abigwinover MaryboroughattheShowgroundsthis Saturday,but SouthBendigoandSandhurstplay respectiveopponentsKangarooFlatand Castlemaineandareseeminglypacking theirbagsfortheeliminationfinal. Reservesladder:GoldenSquare64, Gisborne60,Strathfieldsaye54,Sandhurst48,Eaglehawk32,KangarooFlat28, Kyneton24,SouthBendigo20,Castlemaine6,Maryborough4. U18sladder:Sandhurst64,Golden Square58,Gisborne56,Strathfieldsaye 50,Maryborough32,KangarooFlat24, Eaglehawk20,Castlemaine16,Kyneton Henderson,Brodie ByrneandZac Denahy2. Henderson, Tom Cain,LiamWilkinson,DeclanSlingo, TysonHickeyandCampbellMcLennan. IntheReservesitwasalloneway trafficwiththeHawks dominating the matchfromstarttofinish.TheMagpies gavetheirallbutwereunabletoconvert theiropportunitiesintoresultsonthe scoreboard despite theirbesteffortsand went down by176points. BestwereNicholas Woodma n, Jordan Cochrane,CalebKuhle,TimRobinson, Brodie HoganandKohenWilliams.

DRAGONSTOOSTRONG SomeofKyneton’sbestwinsthisseasonhavebeendependentonstronglast quarters,butattheQEOitwasSandhurst’sfinaltermwhichdecidedwhatwas in realityaneliminationfinal. TheDragonsrammedhomesixgoalsto theTigers’two,withCobiMaxted amatch winnerwithsixgoalsforthehomeside. Byhalf-timetheDragonshad16scoring shotsontheboardtosixbytheopposition; theTigershadplentyoftheballinthevital thirdtermbuttherewardswerejust2.7to asolitarypoint. Buoyedbystrongcrowdsupport,Sandhurstprovedtoostrong,leavingKyneton supporterslamentingafterhavingseenso muchgoodfootballthisseasonfromthe Tigers. Sandhurst11.14(80) d Kyneton8.9 (57). Goals(K)–C.Manuel,R.Magin2, H.Yunghanns,M.Crozier,A.Nolte,B. Cameron. Best –H.Huntley,Yunghanns,C. Fisher,Manuel,J.Summers.

16,SouthBendigo4. BFNLgames Matchesinthefinalhomeandawayround ofthe Bendigo Leagueon Saturday are: Castlemaine vSandhurst. Kyneton vMaryborough. Gisborne vEaglehawk. SouthBendigo vKangarooFlat. Strathfieldsaye vGoldenSquare. Clean sweep forGisbornenetballers GisbornenetballersscoredeasywinsintheirfiveBFNL matchesonSaturday. A:Gisborne68 dGoldenSquare27,Sandhurst64d Kyneton35,Castlemaine57 dEaglehawk40,Kangaroo Flat74 dStrathfieldsaye38,SouthBendigo57 dMaryborough45. Ladder:Sandhurst 64,KangarooFlat60,Gisborne52, South Bendigo 46,Castlemaine44,Kyneton26,Maryborough 20,Eaglehawk16, Strathfieldsaye 12, Golden Square0. A-Reserve:Sandhurst48 dKyneton35,Gisborne48 dGoldenSquare30,Castlemaine47 dEaglehawk40,, KangarooFlat68 dStrathfieldsaye31. B:Sandhurst56 dKyneton27,Gisborne52 dGolden Square34,Eaglehawk67 dCastlemaine22,SouthBendigo53 dMaryborough21,KangarooFlat59 dStrathfieldsaye46. B-Reserve:Gisborne65 dGoldenSquare35,Sandhurst 83 dKyneton16,Eaglehawk67 dCastlemaine25,South Bendigo53 dMaryborough23,KangarooFlat59 dStrathfieldsaye19. 17&Under:Gisborne63 dGoldenSquare24,Eaglehawk 36drewwithCastlemaine36,Sandhurst68 dKyneton8, Maryborough45 dSouthBendigo36,KangarooFlat55d Strathfieldsaye21. a ie o en rade e re in CastlemaineFootballNetballClub sidesmade thetrektoCanterburyPark last Saturday totakeonEaglehawkin round17action. TheMagpieSeniorsshowed determinationtobewithinstriking distance oftheHawksinthefirstthreequarters, butthehome side showedtheirclass inthefinalstanzakickingfivegoalsto theMagpies'twotoeventuallyclaim a 40-pointwin. FinalscoreswereEaglehawk3.2,5.7, 7.9,12.12(84)toCastlemaine1.3,2.4, 4.7,6.8(44). GoalkickersforCastlemainewere Bailey

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AtenaciousGoldenSquarebeat Gisborneby10pointsin amatchwhere everygoalhadtobeearned,andKyneton wasoverruntothetuneof23pointsbya desperateSandhurstinthelastquarterat QueenElizabethOval.

WhileGisbornewillfinishontopofthe ladderirrespectiveofwhathappensinthe finalhomeandawayroundthisSaturday, Kynetonwouldneedanabsolutemiracle tosneakintothefinals. Thefinalfiveappearstobesettled,and thosewhothoughtGisbornewas a‘past thepost’premiershipprospectthisseason mightberevisingtheiropinionsafterSaturday’sround. Thisishowteamsareplacedwitha roundtoplaybeforethefinals: Gisborne 60(262.34) Strathfieldsaye56(198.45) GoldenSquare52(246.87) SouthBendigo40(104.88) Sandhurst 36(129.23) Eaglehawk36(117.02)

Kyneton 36(116.18) KangarooFlat16(48.74) Castlemaine 8(32.75) Maryborough 0(25.45)

inal a olene a e BillWest Forthefirsttimeever, aWoodend-HesketA-gradeteamwillplay intheRiddellLeaguenetballfinals, beginningthisweekend. PlayingcoachMegGrbac,last season’sRyanMedalwinner,describedthefinalsas“awholenew ballgame”followingtheHawks’7117victoryoverbottomsideRomsey atGilbertGordonOvalonSaturday. Grbacsaidconsistencyacross thecourtforanentiregamewould bethekeytotheHawksmakingan impactinthefinals. Theyfinishedinsecondplaceon theladder,andface atoughqualifyingfinalagainstDiggersRest,a sidecapableofmatchingitwiththe beston agivenday.

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BillyEganhookedAlmightyWillwide andhefinishedstronglytodefeattopweight Legionaireby0.2lengths. Thiswasthewinner’ssixthsuccessfrom 33starts,andtookhiscareerearningsto $137,500.

Readyforfinals: The HawksarethrilledtohavemadetheRiddell League’sA-gradefinals forthefirsttime .Backrow (fromleft) Laura Carland, Ty Coppinger,MegGrbac –coach,Bek Parker,Deanne Tuppen, CharleeDuff Tytler.Front –HayleyRogers,BrooklynLeahy, SarahDuff. 0.0,0.1,0.2,0.2(2). Hamilton,BenjaminLeech,DarbySemmens,LachlanMitchell3,JedRodda2, BraydenFrost,CameronAnderson,Kristian Bruce,JoshuaHogg,DanielChaplin,Mark Noonan. BestwereBraydenFrost,Benjamin Leech,DarbySemmens,CameronAnderson,LachlanMitchellandNickMatricardi. Maldonfoundthegoingtoughagainst adeterminedNavarreatBillWoodfull Reserve.

TheSteadersheldtheirownagainstthe competitionleaders intheopeningterm kickingonegoaltofourandonlytrailedby 20pointsatquarter-time. However,theSaintsaddedanotherfour

Harcour teyesfinals TheHarcourtLionsrecordedanother strongwinoverMaryboroughRoversatthe denlastSaturday. The 165-point victoryreinforcingtheir spotinthetopfourwithoneroundleftto play. TheLionsopenedtheiraccountwith a nine-goalfirst-quartereffortwhileholdingthe Roversscoreless. Thehomesidewentonwiththejobinthe remainingthreequartersdespite avaliant effortbytheBoroughdefence. FinalscoreswereHarcourt9.12,13.19, 17.27,22.35(167)toMaryboroughRovers

theversatilityandtalentattheir disposal. Grbacsaiddynamicteenage goalshooterCharleeDuff-Tytler hadimprovedhergamesignificantly,irrespectiveofthequalityof defendersshefaced.

Trippaysoff AlmightyWillwastheflagbearerfor LiamHowleyRacingwhentheMacedon Rangesthoroughbredenterprisebegan severalyearsago. TheKyneton-basedtrainer,with alarge moderncomplexatPipersCreek,describes six-year-oldAlmightyWillas“tough,consistentandmuch-loved”. AfterrunningsecondatPakenhamon July28,AlmightyWillgaveHowleyhisfirst winnerforthenewracingseasonseasonat SaleonThursday. Thelongtrippaiddividendswhenthe honestsix-year-old, a$4.80chance,was riddenwellbackinthefieldinthe1415m HappyBirthdaySteveHarrapBM64Handicap.

Thecoachsaidtheskillsof youngplayersSaraDuffandBrooklynLeahywereplusesfortheteam aswell. Thebig43-25winatWallan onAugust 6hadliftedspiritsand instilledconfidence,afterdefeatsat thehandsofladderleaderMacedonandDiggersRest. TheHawkshave averystrong defence,withGrbacanacknowledgedstarwhocancurtailmost attackers. ShesaidMackenzieBrown wouldmostlikelyreturntobeon thebenchinthefinals. Woodend-Hesket’snetball coordinatorKellieDuffsaidthe Hawkswerepleasedtohaveboth theirA-gradeand19&Under teams inthefinals,with astronglevelof interestbeingshownfromtheclub’s supporters. TheUnder19sfinishedin secondplace,andplayMelton Centrals. InA-grade,WallanmeetsRiddell intheeliminationfinal,andLancefieldplaysRiddellinthe19&U eliminationfinal. DuffandfellowcoachAnne-LouiseLindneralsocommendedthe girlswhoplayedintheclub’s Band C-gradesidesduringtheseason, withoutmakingfinals. Askedaboutherthoughtson theRyanMedalthisseason,Grbac suggestedHawks’starTyCoppingerwouldhave agreatchance, alongwithMacedon’sleading shooterChloeWilliams.

GoalkickersforMaldonwereAshley Woodman4,AaronMillen,BaileyO'Delland IsaiahHartley. BestwereBillyMiller,DavidWilson, BryceCoffey,DyllanWhite,HaydenCoffey andAaronMillen. CampbellsCreekplayedoneoftheirbest gamesoftheyeartakingthematchrightup torivalsAvoca.Creek cameout firingonall cylindersinthefirsttermkickingthreegoals andheld atwo-pointleadatquarter-time. Theevencontestcontinuedinthe secondtermwithbothsidesaddinganother fourgoalstothescoreboardandCreek holding athreepointadvantageatthelong break. Avocafound alittlesomethingextrain thethirdtermbootinganotherfivegoals totheCreek'sthree toedgein frontby15 pointsatthefinalchange. TheBulldogspulledoutallthestopsin thefinaltermkickinganother2.4whilemanagingtoholdthevaliantMagpiesscoreless andranoutwinnersby31 points. Avoca3.1, 7.2,12.6,14.10(94) toCampbellsCreek3.3, 7.3,10.3, 10.3(63). GoalkickersforCreekwereMitchell Stevens 4,DylanStevens2,LachlanHyland,SeanMoss,ChristopherCassidy and JaydenHumphrey. BestforCreekwereNickO’Brien,Dylan Stevens,SeanMoss,JoelWootton,Jamie Benbow andJyanniPollard. Newstead alsohad achallenging day on thepark againsttop-of-the-tableTrentham.

goalstooneinthesecondtermblowing theirleadoutto41pointsathalf-time. Totheircreditthe Roosliftedinthethird termkickingthreegoalsintheirbest quarteroffootyfortheday.ButTrenthamhad alltheanswersandranoverthetopofthe Roosinthefinaltermtowinby aconvincing 121points. FinalscoreswereNewstead1.2, 2.3, 5.3,5.4 (34)toTrentham4.4,8.8, 14.12, 23.17 (155). GoalkickersforNewsteadwereTyler James 3,HarrisonMcGuireand Anthony Robins. BestforNewsteadwereJeddPedretti, MasonJames,HarrisonMcGuire,Tyler James,AnthonyRobinsand AidanMcConachy. In othermatchesNatte Bealibahad a bigwinoverRoyalPark,Lextondefeated a determinedDunollyandCarisbrookhad a strongwinoverTalbot. Netball In AGradenetballMaldon 55 had a greatwinoverNavarre40,Harcourt 56 accountedforMaryboroughRovers36, Newstead46losttoTrentham 58, Avoca 83defeatedCampbellsCreek47,Natte Bealiba72defeatedRoyalPark36,Lexton 56 provedtoostrongforDunolly28and Carisbrook71had abigwinoverTalbot33. Thisweekend Inthefinalroundofthehomeandaway seasonthis weekend RoyalParkhost Maldon,CampbellsCreekwelcomeNatte Bealiba,Dunolly vAvoca,Maryborough Rovers vLexton,HarcourttakeonNewstead,Navarre vCarisbrookandTalbot v Trentham. Harcourt’sDarbySemmenslookstotaponthelooseballashisMaryboroughopponents attemptstobringhimtoground.Photo:MaxLesser KN266344/K

GoalkickersforHarcourtwereKyle

DuringtheseasontheHawks haveexperimentalwithpositional moves,withtheaimofmaximising

TheGrasshoppersjumpedoutto a 17-pointleadinthefirsttermandbyhalftimehadstretchedthatmarginto34points. WhiletheDonsmadethemostofscoring opportunitiesinthesecondhalf,Navarre hadplentyfirepoweroftheirownandwent ontowinby70points. FinalscoreswereMaldon1.0,2.3, 5.5, 8.5 (53) toNavarre 3.5, 6.13,12.16,17.21 (123).

Bonanzaa for Riddell

ThisgaveRiddell aboostofalmost 14 percentage;butmoreimportantly,Wallan stunnedDiggersRestwith a10.8(68)to4.6 (30)victoryatGreenhillReserve,evenwith aceforwardMattPerrisidelined. The‘Diggers’havebeenhardhitthrough injuriestokeyplayers,butdidnotexpectto bedumpedintothequalifyingfinalagainst Wallanthisweekend,beaten10.8to4.6. ThelosssawDiggersRest’spercentage plummetbyabout13to198.96. Remarkably,Riddellendedupintopspot with amarginof5.68! Perriwontheleague’sgoalkickingwith 68,onemorethan fellowMagpieCorey Grindlay.

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, August16,2022-43 PORTS WRAPSPORT P Riddellnetballscores Scoresfromthelasthomeandawayroundof RiddellLeaguenetballonSaturdaywere: A-grade:Macedon47 dWesternRams39, Riddell67 dLancefield27,DiggersRest41 d Wallan29,Woodend-Hesket71 dRomsey17. Finalladder:Macedon64,Woodend-Hesket 56,DiggersRest56,Wallan54,Riddell40, WesternRams32,MeltonCentrals28,Lancefield20,Romsey10. B:Lancefield38 dRiddell 30,Woodend-Hesket40 dRomsey 19,DiggersRest39 dWallan 21,Rams48 dMacedon32. Ladder:DiggersRest62,Macedon58, Centrals56,Lancefield56,Rams36,WoodendHesket28,Riddell28,Wallan24,Romsey12. C:Woodend-Hesket31 dRomsey20,Riddell 25 dLancefield21,Woodend-Hesket16 dRom sey8,DiggersRest32 dWallan23. Ladder:Rams66,Macedon64,Diggers Rest60,Lancefield46,Riddell40,Centrals32, Wallan32,Wallan28,Woodend-Hesket16, Romsey8. 19&Under:Woodend-Hesket46 dRomsey7, Riddell37 dLancefield16,Rams38 dMacedon 26. Ladder:Rams68,Woodend-Hesket62,Centrals54,Macedon48,Riddell48,Romsey28, DiggersRest28,Lancefield16. Finalsat weekend TheRiddellLeague’s2022seasonseniorfinalsserieswillbeinfullswing thisweekend. OnSaturday,qualifyingfinalswillbeplayedatRomseyPark,andonSundaytheeliminationfinalstakeplaceatGreenhillReserve,Wallan. •Saturdayfootball –DiggersRest vMeltonCentrals(Reserves);Diggers Rest vWallan(Seniors). •Saturdaynetball –Woodend-Hesket vMeltonCentrals(19&Underat 10am);Macedon vDiggersRest(C-gradeat11am);Macedon vMelton Centrals(B-gradeatnoon);Woodend-Hesket vDiggersRest(A-gradeat 1.15pm). •Sundayfootball –Riddell vWoodend-Hesket(Reserves);Romseyv Macedon(Seniors). •Sundaynetball –Macedon vRiddell(19&Underat10am);Lancefieldv Riddell(C-gradeat11am);Lancefield vWesternRams(B-gradeatnoon); Wallan vRiddell(A-gradeat1.15pm). BillWest RiddellwastheBIGwinnerinthelast homeandawayfootballroundonSaturday, catapultingfromsecondtotopspotwith a dramaticsurgeinpercentageasDiggers Reststumbled. “Idon’tthinkthereisanyteamthat wouldn’twantthefirstweekoffinalsoffto sitback,freshenup,andwatchtheoppositiongoateachother,”Bomberscoach JustinBellevillesaid. Percentagecanbestrange,evenso lateintheseason,withDiggersRestcoach JamieRobbstating“weknowwhatwehave todotoholdontotheminorpremiership andwillbedoingeverythingittakes”before thematchagainstWallan. Someofthosestatisticalgurusaround theRiddellLeaguewereinoverdriveon SaturdayastherealisationspreadthatperhapsRiddellcouldactuallymakeupthe22 percentneededtooverhaulDiggersRest.

WINTOHAWKS Woodend-Hesketwoulduptheseason on ahighbybeating fourth-placedRomsey atGilbert GordonReserve,andmissingthe

finalsbyfinishinghalf agamebehindMacedon.PlayingcoachJoshPound,whokicked fourgoals,saidtheaimwasalwaystoplay finalsanditwashardtosee theseasonas apass. “Wehad alotof gameswhichdidn’tfall outwayandthat’sonus.Ourpointsforand againstandpercentageshowswehave beencompetitive. “Thatbeingsaidtherearestill plenty ofpositivestotakeintonextyear,”Pound commented. TheHawks’MaxAmblerwonthere serves’goalkickingwithfouronSaturday, and43fortheseason. RomseycoachPaulKennedyhasturned fullattentionto theeliminationfinalagainst Macedon,havingmadeitclearRedbacks’ playerswhowerenotfully fit(Covidor injury)wouldnothaveplayedagainstthe Hawks. “Personally, Ihavebeenhappywithour seasonandareveryproudoftheplayers’ efforts. “Like alotofclubswehavehad ahuge injuryissueformostoftheseasonsoI’m proudoftheplayersand tobeplayingfinals is agreatachievement,”Kennedysaid. Macedontunedupfortheelimination finalbydefeatingcellardwellerWestern Ramsby87points,andcoachAlMeldrum willbehopingtheCatscan turnonafarbettershowingthanintheirlastoutingagainst Romsey. Macedon16.11(107) dWesternRams 2.8(20). Goals(M) –J.Cooke,D.Salpietro4,J. Kernan3,T.Sims,J.Blake,K.Stuardt,P. Doyle,A.Collins. Best –Kernan,J.Barnett,J.Mills,J. Wright,B.Hoyne,Salpietro. Riddell19.15(129) dLancefield2.5(17). Goals(R) –B.Sonogan,5,J.Grabham 4,M.Edwards,A.Duhua2,J.Hammerling, O.Besanko,J.Morton,L.Shaw,R.Paterson,T.Alkemade. Best –Paterson,Grabham,Sonogan,B. Williamson,Shaw, Hammerling. Goals(L) –B.Sankey,H.Taylor. Best –A.Robotham,Sankey,W.Janky, B.Rix,S.Jowett,Taylor. RomseycoachPaul Kennedyisproudofwhathisplayers haveachievedsofar.Listeningattentivelyare (fromleft)JoshEmonson,Daniel Paterson,CoreyPretzel,NathanHoy, MichaelTinkler.

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From aRiddellperspective,itwasfull boretobeatLancefieldbyasbigasmargin aspossible;thiswasaccomplishedatTigerlandwith a19.15to2.5victory,theTigers beingrestrictedtojusttwopointsinthe secondhalfastheBomberspiledon11.7.

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