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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Castlemaine State Festival Feature Inside today pages 33-40
CASTLE AIN E STATE FM 2021 ESTIVAL
Austin’s big ride 19 MARCH–4 AP
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Community members have rallied around the family of Castlemaine youngster Austin Vearing in a bid to make 'Austin's Wish to Walk' a reality. Fundraising for the four-year-old's life-changing SDR (selective dorsal rhizotomy) surgery is on track and the family has locked in his surgery in the US for June 3. Austin's dad Julian Vearing is currently planning another major fundraiser - 'Austin's Big Bike Ride' - a 100km mountain bike riding challenge that will see participants undertake a ride through various routes in the local region later this month to raise vital funds towards the family's $100,000 goal. Nine teams of five to 10 riders are busy fundraising for the worthy cause and are gearing up to challenge themselves in the nine-hour endurance ride to support the youngster. Locals can get behind the riders as they tackle this epic task and donate money to get Austin to the US at www.chuffed.org/project/ austins-big-ride "The response to the challenge has been amazing and our incredible teams are working hard to raise funds. It's become a bit of a competition in itself!" Julian said. He told the Express the support they had received to date had been overwhelming. "The outpouring of support from our community and beyond has been absolutely amazing and we can't thank everyone enough for helping us to make Austin's wish a reality," he said. Austin's mum Kat said he was a very determined little boy and they had been working hard in therapy to ensure he was the fittest and strongest he could be ahead of his surgery. While the surgery isn't a cure for Austin's cerebral palsy, it will reduce spasticity in his body giving him better posture and control, less pain and is expected to enable him to walk independently on all surfaces. This opportunity will change his life. "It is going to be a big challenge for us all. He will basically have to learn to walk again," Kat said. The family will spend a month in the US as Austin recovers and undertakes rehabilitation before returning home to no doubt face the challenges of hotel quarantine with two small children. "It's a long road ahead but to know we have the love and support of our family, friends and community behind us keeps us going. We can't wait to see what the future holds for Austin," Kat said. To follow Austin's progress and for updates on Austin's Big Bike Ride visit www.facebook.com/austins.wish.to.walk
Austin and dad Julian Vearing enjoy a ride at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens prior to the big fundraising event.
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The Old Kyneton Hospital is a step closer to seeing new life pour through its doors. was previously discontinued and consolidated into the subject land and is no longer a right of way or other formal public accessway. Embracia general manager Damien Lippiatt said Embracia had listened to community concerns and made several changes to the design in response including the site entrance. “We want to reinstate the extension of Simpson Street to be the entrance to the site. This keeps the traffic to the top of the hill and removes cars waiting to turn in front of homes in
Wedge Street,” he said. “Car parks are also on site minimising the need for on-street parking and drop off and pick up times are usually staggered across the mornings and day so therefore traffic will be staggered too.” Mr Lippiatt said some building aesthetics had also been altered including decreasing the height of the building by a metre and implementing neutral tones in the design. He said there were no plans to alter the public accessway at this stage of the proposal. This
would be a consideration as the site further develops. Embracia Victoria previously told the Express it vowed to engage heritage architects, cultural heritage consultants and other experts to oversee a faithful restoration, ensuring the preservation of the social, architectural and historical importance of the heritage-listed building. Macedon Ranges Shire Council is expected to decide on the childcare centre proposal at its ordinary April meeting.
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The Old Kyneton Hospital is a step closer to seeing new life pour through its doors as the first part of Embracia Victoria’s plan for the site got aired last week. The aged-care provider aims to use the site at 67 Simpson Street for co-located childcare and aged-care facilities, purchasing the property in November 2019. Plans for its childcare centre reveal a double-storey development on the north-eastern corner of the site to accommodate up to 120 children and 24 staff, operating between 6.30am and 6.30pm on weekdays. The centre would include five childcare rooms for children up to five years and one infant-care room, as well as outdoor play areas. The proposal also includes the removal of four non-native trees. While many have welcomed reinvigoration of the site, which has had several false-starts under different ownership, there has been some push back to design and function of the childcare centre including five formal objections to council. Loss of views, site entry, amenity and traffic safety impacts were high among objector concerns as well as the potential loss of a direct pedestrian connection to Campaspe River through the site. A road reserve through the centre of the site to Mill Street
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Have your say
Council is seeking input from the community on the following topics: • Share your experience with the NDIS – closes Wednesday 17 March. • Design plans for Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane – closes Monday 22 March. • Parking and traffic at Expedition Pass Reservoir – closes Friday 26 March. • Pool season facilities, hours and activities – closes Thursday 1 April. • Proposed sale of Council land at Wesley Hill Business Park – closes Wednesday 7 April. Find out details at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay or call our Customer Service Team on 5471 1700.
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Council is partnering with the Melbourne Innovation Centre to deliver free digital skills workshops to small business operators. Book tickets via www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/BusinessResources. Subsidised business mentoring is also available. For more information contact Eva Parkin, Economic Development Officer, on 5471 1805 or e.parkin@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.
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A 79-year-old man spent a terrifying night exposed to the elements after falling at Hanging Rock last Tuesday. The Melbourne man had fallen about seven to eight metres about 2.30pm and was unable to call for help, sustaining serious upper and lower body injuries. Rangers noticed the man's car later that day and searched for the owner and reported it to police. Fear for the man's safety grew the next morning when the car wasn't claimed and it was re-reported about 11am, sparking a search that lasted hours before the man was found about 6pm. Along with police, paramedics, SES and Fire Rescue Victoria, an air ambulance was on scene and flew the man to Alfred Hospital.
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Enjoy outdoor spaces
There are plenty of reasons to head outdoors in autumn, particularly with the Castlemaine State Festival kicking off this week. Council is a proud supporter of this local event. To help businesses cater for more diners, we have established temporary outdoor eating and entertainment areas throughout the shire. Enjoy our most recent pop-up space at Old Bank Corner in Maldon, and keep an eye out for the transformation of Frederick Street in Castlemaine during the festival.
Woodend SES controller Kevin McNair said it was fortunate the weather had been mild. "If it had been in the winter, wet and really cold, it could have been a different story," Mr McNair said. "Under those conditions there'd be the risk of hypothermia so it was good outcome. "We packaged him into a stokes litter (rescue basket) and got him to a vantage point for the rescue helicopter to winch him up and extricate him. "It was a multi-agency rescue in very difficult conditions, rough terrain and very steep, it really was an excellent effort by all agencies. "We didn't finish until well into the night."
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The level crossing where the Maldon-Bendigo Road crosses the Victorian Goldfields Railway tourist railway at Maldon has been the scene of several recent close calls involving motorists and trains. The works are being enabled with Department of Transport funding in the order of $600,000 to $700,000, the VGR civil manager said. The first part of the upgrade will involve replacing the rail track through the crossing and re-surfacing the roadway with new rail track laid on concrete sleepers and the roadway finished with a deep layer of hot mix asphalt. "This will give road users a much smoother ride as they cross the railway," Mr Shaw said. "It's going to very significantly improve the safety of the crossing. "We've had to reduce the train speeds down to basically walking pace at the crossing to avoid danger." Once the crossing itself has been rebuilt, the next step will be installing flashing light warning signals, which will occur over the next few months.
That work, being carried out by V/Line, won’t significantly affect road traffic, and the lights are expected to be installed and functioning by the end of this financial year. In August 2018 the VGR experienced a particularly harrowing close call. The VGR's Murder on the Orient Express movie train gave passengers more than they bargained for when the train was involved in the near miss. The movie was being screened as the VGR heritage train travelled from Castlemaine and was nearing Maldon at 8.50pm when a car sped through the level crossing narrowly missing the train. VGR's Andrew Reynolds at the time said the incident was possibly the closest near miss ever encountered at the dangerous crossing. "This is probably now the most dangerous unprotected level crossing remaining in Victoria," Mr Reynolds said at the time.
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Kyneton Town Hall is set for a spruce up next month. Restoration works to the Kyneton Town Hall facade include repairs to various architectural elements and painting in heritage colours to restore the heritage value of the building. Works will also include new lighting, to be used to highlight the hall as a prominent heritage building in the town. Macedon Ranges Shire Council received $1,441,261 in the federal government’s Local Community Infrastructure program, allocating $632,989 to the hall’s revamp. The council is funding an additional $300,000 in works for chimney restoration, window renewals, re-rendering and painting, fascia, gutter and stormwater renewals on the south side of the hall. Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters welcomed the works last week but called for further investment from the federal government. “It’s fantastic to see upgrades and maintenance on some of the region’s most historic and well-known buildings but we need more funding,” she said. “The list of desired projects far outweighs the funding allocated and I urge the government to increase their investment in this space. “This fund should be increased and annual - not a once off.” The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program supports local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs and the resilience of local economies to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is allocated to local councils who then selected projects across the council area. Works at the Kyneton Town Hall are expected to be completed at the end of the year.
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Work to improve the safety of a notorious railway crossing at Maldon begins this week, following a concerning series of near misses. The level crossing where the MaldonBendigo Road crosses the Victorian Goldfields Railway tourist railway is to be rebuilt to significantly enhance the safety of the crossing, the scene of several recent close calls involving motorists and trains. The upgrade, being undertaken with Department of Transport funding, will include rebuilding the rail track through the crossing, re-surfacing the roadway and fitting the crossing with automatic flashing lights and bells, VGR civil manager John Shaw told the Express on Friday. "The first part of the upgrade will involve closing the crossing for two days while the old track is dug out, new track is laid and the road surface is rebuilt," Mr Shaw said. The road over the crossing will be closed from 7.30am this Thursday to 5pm Friday. Detours for road traffic will be put in place via Reef Street and Allans Road. "We've had a lot of near misses on the crossing there," Mr Shaw said. "The most recent was probably about two months ago." "We'll have the road closed for two days (from this Thursday) and over that time we will completely replace the crossing itself. "V/Line are the contractors doing the work and VGR are the subcontractors for the crossing works on the road."
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March and April are a popular time for visitors keen to explore open gardens and the spectacular colours of autumn in the Macedon Ranges. An inaugural Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival aims to put a spotlight on everything great about the Ranges to draw people back to the region. Macedon Ranges Council’s director of planning and environment Angela Hughes said the council had been looking for new and exciting ways to work with local businesses and support economic recovery as COVID restrictions continued to be lifted. “March and April are a popular time for visitors keen to explore open gardens and the spectacular colours of autumn," she said. “The festival will showcase local produc-
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Stage two works to one of New Gisborne’s busiest intersection are due to finish in April. The intersection upgrade of Station and Saunders Roads introduces two extra car lanes, a bicycle lane and a shared user path. Once work on this part of the project is finished traffic will be moved onto the two new lanes, which will be open under traffic management. Last week, Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll said the $11.7M upgrade would increase safety and improve traffic flow for the 12,000 drivers who used the intersection every day. “These important upgrades will reduce bottlenecks for the vehicles who travel through every day and make it safer for pedestrians as well,” he said. The project will include the installation of new traffic lights, a dedicated right-turn lane out of Saunders Road, left-turn slip lanes in and out of Saunders Road and a zebra crossing on the Station Road service lane. Station Road will also be duplicated between the freeway roundabout and the intersection. The project follows a $12.5M upgrade to the intersection of Melbourne and Kilmore Roads and projects to install two new roundabouts Station Road at the Calder Freeway Interchange.
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Frontline workers receive vaccine This week marks an exciting and important chapter in the fight against COVID-19, with the first vaccinations administered to high-risk frontline staff at Central Highlands Rural Health’s Kyneton campus. During the initial rollout, 60 frontline staff received the Pfizer vaccine, one of two COVID-19 vaccines to receive Commonwealth regulatory approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia. The vaccine was administered by the LoddonMallee’s mobile vaccination team and was given to staff working in Kyneton Health’s Respiratory Assessment Clinic, Urgent Care Centre and Acute Ward. Kyneton resident Mandy McGee is an associate nurse unit manager at Kyneton Health and was one of the first frontline workers to receive the vaccine. “I feel really relieved to be getting the vaccine today. It makes me feel safer around my friends and family and helps me to protect the patients in my care," she said. "I’m really looking forward to the future when the vaccine is widely rolled out across everyone in our communities – and a time when I can safely go travelling again!” Mandy’s vaccine was administered by endorsed enrolled nurse Trish Allen, who also received the Pfizer vaccination. Trish is one of a number of staff at Central Highlands Rural Health to complete the National COVID-19 Vaccination training program to support the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine in our community. Central Highlands Rural Health’s CEO Maree Cuddihy said that with the delivery of the vaccine to their high-risk frontline healthcare workers, they were one step closer to protecting the community from COVID-19. "We are working closely with the LoddonMallee and Grampians vaccinations hubs to ensure the vaccination is made available to those most in need of protection first," Ms
It’s been a year since the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, and last week the first healthcare workers were vaccinated against the virus at Kyneton Hospital as part of Central Highland Rural Health’s rollout of the vaccine. Nurse Trish Allen was one of the first to receive the Pfizer vaccination, and immediately afterwards underwent training on administering the vaccine. She is seen here vaccinating her colleague Mandy McGee. Photo: Sandy Scheltema Cuddihy said. "This started today with our frontline healthcare workers and we look forward to the continued rollout of the vaccination to high priority groups across our region in the weeks ahead.” Ms Cuddihy is joined by Phillip Ripper, CEO of Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, John Nevins, acting CEO of Macedon Ranges Shire Council, and Bradley Thomas, interim CEO at Hepburn Shire Council, in support of the Australian Government’s rollout of safe and effective vaccines to all Australians. “As partners in local community and healthcare services across the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire, we are committed to keeping our communities up to date on the vaccination
rollout across the region. The COVID-19 vaccines will keep our rural communities safe and protect our way of life,” Ms Cuddihy said. “Whilst we continue to work with the Government on the rollout of the vaccine in our communities, it’s important we all stay alert and follow COVIDsafe guidelines. Remember to practice good hygiene, keep 1.5 metres distance from others and wear masks when asked. As always, if you have any symptoms associated with COVID, stay at home and get tested." For more information on the COVID-19 vaccination, visit australia.gov.au or call the national coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccine helpline 1800 020 080.
New library services Hepburn Shire Council has added customer services to the Trentham Library. Interim CEO Bradley Thomas said an extra staff member had been appointed to the library to assist people who would like to do their council business in person, close to their home. "We want to ensure all parts of the shire have easy access to the same services, so this is an important step for us, and a great result for Trentham and surrounds," Mr Thomas said. The new staff member also means the library is no longer closed for lunch on the days it is open. The Trentham Library is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 5pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm.
Just the start for Trentham The Trentham Early Learning Centre is now open with new services beginning last week. New to the centre is occasional care (0 to 6 years old) open Wednesdays and Fridays (9am to 4pm) and after kindergarten care (3 to 4 years old) Monday to Friday (2-4pm). The centre will continue to run its current program of kindergarten for 3 to 4 years old (9am-2pm). Mayor, Cr Lesley Hewitt said it was just the beginning for the centre. “We’re hopeful that strong support from the community for the new services will lead to a greater span of hours,” she said.
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The Kyneton Town Hall performance season returns after a 12-month COVID pause with a vibrant season of high quality, performances, arts and cultural events. The season kicks off with a performance by three-time ARIA award winners, the Grigoryan Brothers, Slava and Leonard, who are returning to Kyneton with their new show, Past, Present and Future, on March 26. With a repertoire spanning centuries, continents and genres, and the ability to draw emotion from every note, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are regarded as Australia’s finest classical guitarists. Their Past, Present and Future performance will feature favourites from their back catalogue, own compositions and new works. “The Grigoryan Brothers first performed at Kyneton Town Hall in 2015, and we’re delighted to welcome them back,” said Angela Hughes, council's director of planning and environment. “We’re pleased to once again welcome the community into the Kyneton Town Hall for this fantastic show that will delight those who love classical, jazz and contemporary music from around the world.” You can purchase tickets at mrsc.vic.gov.au/arts-events or call the Box Office on 1300 888 802.
Gaol tales unearthed Eve Lamb
A project to unearth and record living memories from the days of the Old Castlemaine Gaol's operation as a prison and reformatory is hitting pay dirt and uncovering some amazing memories, those involved say. Driving the project, Geelong Gaol Museum managing director Deb Robinson and marketing manager Rob Wynne are aiming to record the oral stories and recollections of former staff at each of Victoria's 12 old colonial prisons before they are lost to time. Starting with the Old Castlemaine Gaol, Deb and Rob in January publicly appealed for former staff members and those with direct links to the gaol - now sold into private ownership to come forward to share their memories. Rob says they have received some wonderful responses and have now started interviewing those who got in touch, including children of staff who not only worked at the gaol but in some cases resided within its grounds. "It is unbelievable," Rob said. "We had no idea that there were families who actually grew up in the gaol (grounds). "We've spoken to six people so far and we have about another eight to interview. We expect to interview them over the next month. "We've also been in contact with two families who actually grew up there in the '50s and the '40s. "We are digitally recording their stories and ultimately they will be transcribed and kept on file so anyone can have access to them. "This has never been done before on such a large scale. It just blows us away. "For us the main aim is just getting these stories documented before it's too late." Rob says Castlemaine is the top priority before they move on to interviewing former staff or others with connections to other old colonial gaols like Bendigo's, Beechworth's and the old
Castlemaine Gaol staff photo from the 1960s. Lindsey Jackson (second from the left in the middle row) and acting Governor Mr E (Pat) Owens (second from the left front row). Can you identify any of the other faces? Pentridge prison. "Castlemaine closed 31 years ago. It has an amazing history," Rob says. One Castlemaine family to respond has even provided them with a photo featuring staff at the gaol in the early 1960s. Now Rob and Deb are appealing to anyone who can help them identify the staff in the photo to get in contact as soon as possible. "We only know two of the staff in the photo and one is the chief medical officer and the other one is the governor," Rob says. "The only two people we know in the photo is Lindsey Jackson (second from the left in
the middle row) and acting Governor Mr E (Pat) Owens (second from the left front row). "We just want to know who the other people are." He says they remain keen also to hear from others who may have interesting tales and recollections from the Old Castlemaine Gaol's operating days - even if they were not staff members or closely connected to staff members themselves. Those who think they can help out - and may have an interesting tale or two to tell - can contact Deb and Rob on email info@ geelonggaol.com.au or call 1300 865 800.
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The annual Hanging Rock Reserve screening of Peter Weir’s iconic film Picnic at Hanging Rock is back on after being postponed due to February’s circuit-breaker lockdown. Rescheduled for March 27, this year’s screening will be held in the Hanging Rock East Paddock, offering a different view of the rock as the sun goes down. Guests are encouraged to embrace the theme by packing a picnic and dressing up as their favourite Picnic at Hanging Rock character. Picnic-goers will also be able to watch from the comfort of their car, similar to a drive-in cinema experience, if the weather is not ideal. Local winery Parkside Winery Estate is getting into the picnic spirit and will offering tastings and sales before the movie screening. Picnic at Hanging Rock was filmed in 1975 and is based on the 1967 novel by Joan Lindsay. It is the story of three school girls and a teacher who go missing there on Valentine’s Day in 1900. Tickets are $25 adult, $10 children and $60 for a family and must be pre-purchased online via bit.ly/picnicathangingrock2021 by 2pm on March 26. Gates will open at 7pm, with the film beginning around 8.15pm.
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Neighbour Day is Australia’s ant startannual celebration of community, your front door bringing together the people next door, across the street or on the next neighbourday.org farm for a chat, a BBQ or just a cuppa. For Neighbour @NeighbourDay Day 2021, we are asking everyone in Mount /neighbourday Alexander Shire to get /neighbourday creative, reach out and get involved by: TM
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Sharing a Cuppa with your neighbour and telling us your ‘Neighbourly Stories’ for a chance to win a local hamper valued at $100*. To find out more visit Council’s website www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/CASI ‘Share a Cuppa Packs’** are available, to help you connect with your neighbour, from the following locations: • • • • • • • • • • •
Council Civic Centre Castlemaine Community House Maldon Neighbourhood Centre Castlemaine Library CHIRP Community Health Campbells Creek Post Office Harcourt General Store Newstead Rural Transaction Centre Taradale Service Station Chewton General Store Guildford General Store.
Inviting your neighbour to a local Community Lunch:
Inviting your neighbour for a walk: • Movers & Shakers 26 March, 2pm to 5pm
• Wednesday 24 March at Maldon Community Centre, 6 Francis Street, Maldon
• Gardeners & Gatherers 30 April, 2pm to 5pm
• Tuesday 30 March at St Mary’s Hall, Castlemaine. To book contact Castlemaine Community House on 5472 4842 or visit www.bit.ly/2ZXrAmP
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• Two for one ticket deal Cut out the connection card below and drop off to your neighbour or get your kids to colour in a card and deliver to a neighbour. For more ideas and resources on how to organise your Neighbour Day activity, please visit www.neighbourday.org Follow the current COVID-19 restrictions when planning any Neighbour Day activity by visiting www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covidsafe-summer
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This autumn, modern Thai restaurant Longrain heads north to central Victoria, bringing an exclusive Thai banquet to the picturesque winery and working farm, Sutton Grange. Longrain will offer weekend lunches at the Sutton Grange Winery, located a short drive from Castlemaine and Kyneton, each Saturday and Sunday from March 13 for a limited time only. Chef-restaurateur Scott Pickett has created bespoke dishes for the occasion, along with some Longrain signatures that perfectly pair with the winery’s award-winning drops, traditionally handcrafted by winemaker Melanie Chester. Though Sutton Grange has a longstanding relationship with Longrain, this is the first venture for Pickett’s new catering business, SP Events. “We can showcase the punchy flavours of
Longrain within the scenic vineyards and match the dishes with the outstanding Sutton Grange wines," Pickett said. "It’s an opportunity for us to give our guests the full culinary experience and share our love for our local region and fine produce. "It will also be the first gig for our new catering arm of the business, so we are very excited to deliver!” Served in the grand limestone barrel hall, Longrain’s banquet menu effortlessly balances the four essential elements of South-East Asian cuisine: hot, sour, salty and sweet. Sutton Grange is easily accessible as part of a day trip or weekend escape for city dwellers, or an enjoyable day out for locals in Bendigo, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Harcourt and beyond. As vintage season approaches, guests can take in the breathtaking views of the vast vineyard and watch pickers harvest
grapes beneath the spectacular rolling hills of Leanganook (Mount Alexander). To complete the afternoon, Sutton Grange’s sit-down cellar door tasting experience is available for just an additional $10. Explore the classic central Victoria varietals and alternative blends that capture the uniqueness of the terroir as the winemakers share the story of the 1000-acre property. Additionally, guests are invited to continue the experience at home with gift packs available to purchase featuring Longrain sauces, Sutton Grange wine, Scott Pickett’s cookbook Marriage of Flavours and a Longrain tote bag. “We all could use a little getaway right now. We hope that you will come with your friends and family and enjoy a beautiful day in the vineyards with great food and wine,” Pickett said. Bookings are essential via longrainmelbourne.com
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Set among beautiful gardens in the hamlet of Riddells Creek in the Macdon Ranges is Dromkeen, a magnificent National Trust homestead. Build in 1889 as the country estate of Judge Arthur Chomley, it became famous in more recent years at the home to the Dromkeen Picture Book Art Collection. It is ready to be enjoyed by visitors and there's no better time for that than on the first Saturday of every month from 2pm-3pm when it's Storytime for Children. Children will join Bernadette and Leanne as stories are ready and activities enjoyed while adults can spend their relaxing hour enjoying the homestead's gardens (some of the trees are more than 100 years old and on the National Trust register), its inspiring gallery or afternoon tea in the peace of the tearoom, which is a family-friendly place featuring everyone's favourite cakes, devonshire teas, toasted sandwiches, pies and the like. It's also open for all-day breakfast on Saturdays.
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The immortalists Chloe Benjamin 2018, fiction, 404 pages If you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life? It’s 1969 in New York City’s Lower East Side, and word has spread of the arrival of a mystical woman, a travelling psychic who claims to be able to tell anyone the day they will die. The Gold children seek out to hear their fortunes. The prophecies inform their next five decades. Simon escapes New York looking for love, Klara becomes a Las Vegas magician, Daniel Seeks security as an army doctor and Varya throws herself into longevity research.
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The gift of independence A volunteer driving instructor says there's nothing more rewarding than seeing a learner driver develop their skills and gain their driver’s licence. Mentor Gary Sanders has spent more than 600 hours supervising learner drivers and is thrilled to be once again assisting young people through the Macedon Ranges TAC L2P learner driver mentor program. The 2021 program was officially launched at New Gisborne last Wednesday, with an enthusiastic crowd of delegates from the Department of Transport, L2P leadership team, The Salvation Army, Community Bank Gisborne and District and community service providers on hand to deliver passionate
speeches on the importance of such a significant road safety initiative. Mark Russell from the Department of Transport Community Road Safety Programs outlined how the TAC L2P learner driver mentor program provided assistance to learner drivers aged 16 to 21 years of age who did not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle that would enable them to experience 120 hours of driving experience. In a poignant moment, Amy Watson, family support worker from the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, spoke of young people including single parents with “so much potential, but restricted by lack of access to transport". "Having a driver’s licence gives
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Local creatives Martine Marray and Anna Read are launching a new not-for-profit publishing cooperative for Castlemaine plus its first book hot off the press.
New publishing co-op launches first book Eve Lamb
Friends since their days at the Victorian College of the Arts, Martine Murray and Anna Read are now launching a not-for-profit publishing cooperative in Castlemaine. As the two local creatives launch Parachute Press during the Fringe Festival, they'll also be celebrating the publication of their very first book hot off the press. The Wanting Monster was crowdfunded and is a true collaboration between the two, with Martine writing the text and Anna providing the illustrations. While it's a children's book it has a
more serious allegorical side that provides plenty of food for thought for adult readers as well. "The Wanting Monster alludes to that voice within us that makes us feel we want more than we need," says Martine who already has many children's book titles to her name. "He's a tiny incarnation of greed. It's a fable." "We're both pretty enamoured with children's books," Anna says. "We've got another one coming out after this called The Owl That Got Left Behind." As with the first work, published by the new Parachute Press, their second
is another collaboration with Martine providing the words and Anna the illustrations. And, as with the first, there's something there for both children and adults. "The best children's books use elegant simplicity to get at something quite complex," Martine says. All are being welcomed to attend the launch of Parachute Press and The Wanting Monster - replete with locally produced wines, beers and nibbles when it happens 5pm, Friday March 26 at Studio Su ceramics space at The Mill. Martine says the upcoming launch will feature a live reading of The Wanting Monster by local performer Sam Bews.
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Gisborne Train Station car parking will be upgraded and new parking added at Kyneton and Riddells Creek stations, in response to increased passengers on the Bendigo line. The projects will also deliver additional accessible car parks, bicycle parking and increased safety and security with CCTV and lighting covering the car parks. Making the announcement last week, Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll and local MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the improvements would free up local streets, make it easier to catch the train and improve safety. “This is the second time we have increased car parking at Gisborne and Kyneton stations and these projects respond to the fact that over recent years more and more people have been catching the train on the Bendigo line,” Ms Thomas said. Ms Thomas encouraged Macedon Ranges residents to provide feedback on the concept designs. Residents can complete an online survey on the Engage Victoria Platform, which is open until 5pm on March 31. For details, visit: carparks.vic.gov.au. The new and upgraded car parking is being delivered by VicTrack through the Victorian Government’s Car Parks for Commuters program.
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ePetition can be located using the following link www.parliament.vic.gov.au/council/petitions/electronic-petitions/view-e-petitions/ details/12/326 The recent allocation of $12M by the government to build a new home for art exhibitions and public spaces at the old Kyneton Primary School did not detail any specific role in the project for our local community. The 2018 decision by the Andrews government that the site would continue to be a public space followed strong representations from the local community and was warmly welcomed. Wide-ranging ideas for the future development and management of the site were then coordinated by the community through the Kyneton and District Town Square Co-op Ltd, which was established specifically for that purpose under the National Cooperatives Act 2013. The announcement of an (unidentified) organisation to develop the site with $12M rejects community interests and ignores the contributions the community can make to the success of the project. The failure of the current government to meaningfully involve local residents in the design and responsibility for this precinct has been disappointing. Membership of the Co-op is free and open to all citizens. The local community has demonstrated a strong desire and commitment to take responsibility for the future development and management of the old school site. If a town square in the heart of Kyneton is to feel like home for residents, the community needs to take some grassroots ownership of the space and infrastructure. The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council persuade the government, as a matter of urgency, to collaborate with our local community through the Kyneton and District Town Square Co-Op Ltd., in the design and functioning of the school site, its school buildings and the evolving Town Square Vision to deliver direct community engagement, broad community use, and lasting community benefit.
Engage the community Rob Bakes, chair, Kyneton and District Town Square Co-Op I urge residents of Kyneton and district to sign and support a petition that the Town Square Co-Op intends to table in our state parliament. The petition aims to keep the old Baynton Street Primary School in community hands. You can sign a hard copy on Saturday at the Co-Op shop, which is open between 10am and 2pm at the Lions Pavilion in the Mechanics Reserve. If you want to sign up online the
Chesters slams plan to scale back JobKeeper With JobKeeper set to be scaled back by the end of March the Federal Member for Bendigo has spoken out against the move. Labor MP Lisa Chesters says the scale back will rip vital support from an estimated 6000 workers and 1980 businesses in the Bendigo electorate. She says the JobKeeper transition "must be based on what's really going on in the local economy, not an arbitrary deadline at the end of March". “The Prime Minister’s JobKeeper cuts risk leaving too many people in our community behind," the local MP says. “Our recovery from the deepest recession in a century risks being longer because Scott Morrison is pulling support
from some sections of our local economy too quickly. “Our community needs and deserves a comprehensive jobs plan to support local businesses and workers in the recovery." Ms Chesters says that abolishing JobKeeper at the end of the month will impact more than one million workers and half a million businesses across the country, including thousands of working families across the Bendigo electorate. As at December 2020 – there were 1860 people in Kyneton, Woodend and the Castlemaine region relying on JobSeeker (including Youth Allowance) payments. She says more than two million Australians are currently searching for a job or more hours.
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now attacks of institutional racism are being thrown about. I have this strange older generational doubt that perhaps there was actually not a racist comment made in the Royal Household, but a normal speculation on a future grandchild’s appearance made by a member of our generation, but read by the younger generation (Harry and Meghan’s generation) as racism. ALL grandparents talk about these things (what their grandchild will look like)... so I feel the younger generation are saying we are all racist. But who made this definition extend to our speculation on whether a grandchild will have red hair or black? We have had these conversations at family gatherings, someone suggesting that the most beautiful people in the world had mixes of Asian/Scottish/African heritage. Is saying positive things about someone’s appearance now racism? I now need to understand better what us oldies are allowed to say and what we aren’t. The Australian press is talking about racism in the poor treatment of Meghan. The Murdoch press hounded Diana, and now they have hounded Meghan and Harry out of the UK. In the interview, Meghan talked at length about the vicious press. Murdoch creates conflict like this to sell his papers. But we don’t have to buy into it.
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I refer to the accusations of L. Maynard in last Tuesday’s Midland Express who claims to be 'a regular and substantial donor to Mount Alexander Animal Welfare' ('Consider the animals', Opinions, March 9). MAAW has no record of such a person, though we do have a member who uses several names on Facebook to denigrate our staff and committee members and seeks answers to questions about the Op Shop manager’s employment details that no employer is permitted to divulge. In fact, the person must not be a regular at the Op Shop for it opens for sales three and a half days a week, the other two for donation drop offs, cleaning so compliant with COVID, sorting and researching about the value of those goods. It is thanks to our manager’s entrepreneurial talent, hard work and leadership that the Op Shop has earnt such a reputation for excellence, a reputation that ensures resources for the additional air conditioning that the current committee has installed and yes, those extra cameras that are partly a security measure, partly for the safety of staff when working alone, but also to allow staff to monitor from home cats during birth. Ludicrous NO, an initiative to ensure the wellbeing of animals YES. Such a pity that correspondents do not see fit to fact check before embarking on a campaign of character assassination.
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Victorian fox and wild dog bounty collections have resumed in line with COVIDSafe requirements. Acceptable entire fox scalps and entire wild dog body parts will be collected from eligible members of the public at specific dates and times, and from sites scheduled as collection centres. Broadford collections - Fox only - will take place at 5 Mollinson Street from 10.30am to 12.30pm on the following dates: April 1, April 29, May 27 and June 24. Mansfield collections – Fox and wild dog – will take place at the depot, 128 Highett Street, from 2pm to 4pm, on the following dates: March 31, April 28, May 26 and June 23. Visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/bounty to find out more or call the Customer Service Centre on 136 186.
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Unique country home A unique country home in a fabulous country atmosphere. Set in a secluded and delightful garden setting, this home invites relaxation and enjoyment for the whole family. With full verandas, the home highlights four good sized bedrooms, main bedroom with full ensuite, and a large open plan kitchen/ meals/living room overlooking private gardens. Features include gas central heating, wood fire, reverse-cycle split system, large double garage plus machinery shed/workshop (12m x 7m approx.) all set on a large allotment with potential to sub-divide into 800m2 allotments (STCA). This property offers good value, lots of space and opportunities.
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Four bedroom country lifestyle home on 2772m2 (approx.) 1877 Mt Macedon Road, Woodend $900,000 - $990,000 Raine & Horne Gisborne 5428 4007 / Ken Grech 0418 509 710 E: ken.grech@gisborne.rh.com.au
Business opportunities abound Held by the present owners for 40 years, the opportunity now presents to purchase this iconic property featuring one of Victoria’s classic bluestone homes set within a totally private English garden setting featuring many mature exotic trees and beautiful sweeping lawns. The charming Bundaleer homestead of approximately 63 squares is approached via a stunning 250 metres long monterey pine tree lined driveway, comprises 12 main rooms including two formal rooms, three sunrooms, study, studio, two kitchens, six bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a second two storey weatherboard residence of approximately 30 squares, plus
an integrated two car garage comprises entry, lounge, dining and sitting rooms, study, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also a further one bedroom weatherboard cottage, plus a two bedroom weatherboard cottage. Farming features including original barn and shearing shed, machinery shed, cattleyards, four dams, undulating country and scattered native trees. Bundaleer also presents a commercial opportunity as the property has planning permits to allow the main residence to be used for the purposes of an eating house (restaurant) / art gallery, and home occupation (natural therapy business).
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Historic Bundaleer estate – circa 1860 homestead plus three other residences on 23.4 Ha (58 acres) 201 Melton Road, Gisborne $3,950,000 Keatings Real Estate 5427 2999
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Space, style and convenience This substantial, well appointed, double storey home features a flexible floorplan perfectly suited for modern living. With four or five bedrooms and multiple living spaces, the home can easily adapt to the needs of an extended family and the generous kitchen with butler’s pantry makes an ideal centre for the avid entertainer. Whatever your needs, this house has you covered. All the rooms are generous and the master bedroom is no exception with walk-in robe and ensuite including spa. Three further bedrooms are upstairs, one is set up as a study and the largest would
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make an ideal upstairs living room and all the rooms upstairs have magnificent views. Downstairs there is a large craft/ utility room with built-in cabinetry that could also serve as a bedroom. Further features of the home include quality fittings and fixtures, ducted heating and cooling, ducted vacuum, intercom radio system, eight panel solar system, double remote garage with walk-in storage, 6m x 9m shed with concrete and power and rain-water tanks. Situated in a highly sought after pocket of Castlemaine, close to the centre of town.
One to fall in love with This enchanting 1930s home is one you will fall in love with in a heartbeat. The romance of a stunning garden, combined with period features, come together to make this property the ideal country retreat. Situated on a generous 1031sqm block in a quiet pocket of Kyneton, this impeccably maintained home boasts many original art deco influences, from the leadlight details to the polished boards and handsome bay window in the master bedroom. The three bedrooms and two bathrooms are well appointed. The family bathroom enjoys the luxury of a claw foot bath, marble topped vanity and separate shower. Heating and cooling are more than adequate with gas ducted heating and a split system. There is also an open fire
Four or five bedrooms and flexible floorplan 88 Brown Street, Castlemaine $825,000 Bendigo Property Plus Di Selwood / 5447 4088
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Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a magnificent garden 26 Maxwell Street, Kyneton $950,000 - $1,045,000 Jellis Craig Contact: Carole Lenander / 0401 472 346
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in the master and gas heater in the living area for in-between seasons. The kitchen is a delight with quality appliances, ample work space and a picture-perfect view of the garden beyond. If you are looking for a garden that gives joy and privacy, then you will appreciate the many aspects of the clever plantings, like the espaliered pear trees, defining hedges, glorious magnolias, hundreds of spring bulbs and roses plus fruit and olive trees. At the bottom of the garden is a private gate that opens to reveal the river below. Situated within easy reach of the train station, botanical gardens, schools and shops, this is the perfect location for leaving your car at home and walking to all the local amenities.
SUPERB RURAL LIFESTYLE LOT OF 27.3 HECTARES
Acres with large dam, good cing, solar power
• Two sizeable dams with excellent water storage
c cottage accommodation; for weekender
• Small pine plantation of approx. 2.5 acres plus further woodlot
• Shedding, rain water tank and storage container
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690 Lakeys Road
Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358
$375,000
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• Scattered eucalypts & cleared land • Only 25 minutes travel to Bendigo or 90 minutes to Melbourne
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CA 4 Lewis Road
Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358
$460,000 - $480,000
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CASTLEMAINE 88 Brown Street
$825,000 Inspect: Saturday 20/3 at 12:00-12:30pm. Must register to attend Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358
SPACE, STYLE AND CONVENIENCE • Multiple living spaces, study/utility room, kitchen with butler’s pantry • Ducted heating, cooling and vacuum plus 8 panel solar system • Double remote garage, 6x9m shed with concrete and power, rainwater tanks • Large, secure backyard with gazebo and caravan access
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Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512
bendigopropertyplus.com.au
KN256109
Nathan Diss 0448 010 057
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Set in a prime location, this very comfortable two bedroom unit is an ideal downsizer or investment opportunity. The unit is currently leased to a long term tenant who is happy to continue a lease & offers north facing living & split system heating/cooling.
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7 Barton Street Kyneton With a great floor plan this home showcases its period features with an easy stylishness while taking advantage of its peaceful location and a fabulous 1,012 sqm allotment.
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Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $795,000 - $840,000 Land 1,012 sqm approx Terry Gibson 0488 003 920
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6/16 Corinella Road Woodend
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Undeniably one of inner country Victoria’s most characteristic and highest quality small acreage lifestyle properties
Ashbourne via Woodend 103 Chambers Road The timeless and classic style of Macedon Grange’s solid bluestone two storey approximately 82 sq residence which has been architecturally redesigned internally and extensively renovated using only the best materials and finest workmanship, understates its luxurious elegance, spacious interiors and many special features that only an inspection will reveal including magnificent long views over undulating fields to Mount Macedon. A very versatile property ideally suitable for a variety of farming pursuits or equestrian activities.
Price $5.5 - $6m View By private appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 KN256126
"Macedon Grange" On 47ha (118 acres)
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for sale Simple Pleasures 43 Sarah Court, Elphinstone An elevated country home set on 4.14 hectares, ideal for horses or hobby farm. Main house features 3 bedrooms all with robes, main with ensuite, study, kitchen/dining area with wood heater, lounge room, two aircondioners. Plus converted school portable ideal studio/accommodation with power, 7.5 x 9m shed, double carport, tank water & solar system.
St Helliers 1/268 Barker Street, Castlemaine Block fronted Victorian weatherboard circa 1890 on 338sqm. With period features and comprising: formal entry, sunny lounge/dining area, adjoining kitchen, three large bedrooms, one with birs, laundry, bathroom and separate toilet. The home includes ducted heating, split system air conditioner, single carport, shed and low maintenance garden.
Re-Cut Diamond 2 Diamond Gully Road, Campbells Creek Mt. Gambier stone home in central location, comprises: three bedrooms, main with ensuite, two living areas, kitchen/meals area, family bathroom, third bedroom/study and laundry. Outside: double carport and workshop, entertainment area, shady established native garden. Short drive into Castlemaine - a great family home or investment.
Live In or Invest In 10 Van Heurck Street, Castlemaine Ideal investment or first home is this three bedroom home set on 693sqm. Comprises: open plan living with gas heating and s/system airconditioner, kitchen/dining area opens to the paved entertaining area. Three bedrooms with birs, central bathroom, separate laundry and toilet. Large backyard, single carport, garden shed. Currently returning $310pw.
$629,000 View By Appointment Contact Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003
$559,000 View By Appointment Contact Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003
$439,000 View Tuesday 16 March 5:00 - 5:30pm Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644
$429,000 View By Appointment Contact Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003
Country Style 20 Adams Street, Castlemaine Weatherboard home with street appeal and Scandi styling on a landscaped 629sqm. Comprises: elevated deck entry with French doors to the lounge room, galley style kitchen and dining area beyond. Main bedroom with birs, central bathroom, second bedroom/study leading to third bedroom, laundry opening to the outdoor entertaining area.
North, North Preston 14 Chapel Street, Campbells Creek Appealing 1940s home relocated in 2014 features hardwood floorboards, high ceilings and comprises: entry foyer, sitting room, three bedrooms, family bathroom, central hallway leads to open plan kitchen/dining/living area, sep powder room and laundry. North facing entertaining deck overlooks the side and rear gardens with established trees,
Little House 135A Duke Street, Castlemaine Galvanised iron-clad home, ideal for one or weekender on 800sqm block with northern orientation. Comprises: covered timber deck entry, sliding door access into kitchen/living area, bedroom with birs, hallway with shower & storage, laundry and separate toilet. Plus: split system airconditioner, garden shedding, water tank.
Search is Over 70 Campbell Street, Castlemaine Elevated allotment of 303sqm with north views, walking distance to the town centre and the railway station. All services available plus planning permit in place, this is a rare opportunity. Vendor has worked with LifeHouse Design to create plans for a two bedroom/two bath residence. Plans are complete, ready for the building application process.
$745,000 View By Appointment Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644
$595,000 View Tuesday 16 March 4:30 - 5:00pm Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644
$449,000 View By Appointment Contact Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003
$385,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
t: 5472 1133 cantwellproperty.com.au
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275 Barker Street, Castlemaine
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Simple pleasures An elevated country home with north facing kitchen and living area set on 4.14 hectares (10.23 acres) of mainly cleared land ideal with plenty of stock water from a large shared dam and adjacent to the Fryers Range State Forest, this is an ideal horse or hobby farm. The main house features three bedrooms, main with ensuite and robes, two further bedrooms both with robes, office and central family bathroom, kitchen/dining area with solid wood heater and separate living area both with split system air condition-
ers, makes for a comfortable family home. Outside is a converted school portable building for a studio or extra accommodation with power and air conditioning. Shedding includes a large 7.5m x 9m high clearance shed with power and half concrete slab with an adjoining carport for two cars. With excellent rain water storage and grid connected solar system providing eco credentials. A great opportunity for your Melbourne escape or tree change.
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A myriad of uses
This superb multi-home property is a special blend of character and quality located nearby Castlemaine's beautiful botanical gardens and the notable Mill complex.Set with views across town and a walk-everywhere lifestyle nearby to the train station and shops, this special property could be perfect for a multi-generational family or income generating property.Front residence: 1860s miners timber cottage which
has had a full renovation and includes three bedrooms, timber floors, ducted gas heating, beautiful decked outdoor area, modern kitchen, period style bathroom, living area with french doors to outdoor area.Panoramic and private barn-style pool house: Set with great views, this special home has a barn- style feel with large doors that open to a terraced garden with roses and pathways. The residence has an open plan design, soaring ceilings, polished concrete floor, kitchen with pool aspect, period bathroom and large mezzanine bedroom. Built with a real luxury feel, there is quality carpets and appliances, and Velux roof windows.Grounds feature a modern quality in-ground pool with views, stone and brick garden walls, many beautiful roses and a separate lock-up garage.Live, invest - Air BnB: one or both?
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Cottage complex that’s above all for quality, style and flexibility 113 Gingell Street, Castlemaine Contact agent Waller Realty 5470 5811
Three bedroom home with separate studio/accommodation 43 Sarah Court Elphinstone $629,000 Cantwell Property Castlemaine Michael Cantwell / 5472 1133
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$435,000
30 Chapel Street COUNTRY STYLE ON CHAPEL STREET OFFERS AFFORDABLE LIVING WITH HUGE POTENTIAL.
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Whether you’re an investor seeking a portfolio piece, a first-home buyer awaiting the perfect property or a renovator looking to enhance, here is a great opportunity to make an affordable splash in the market. Only 1.1km from Maldon’s town centre, this attractive 1950s home is set on a quiet street only minutes to the hospital, swimming pool, primary school with views to Mount Tarrangower. The country style home features a good size lounge with open fire place and split system, a country timber kitchen with electric cooking and fire place with overmantle, central dining area with timber dado and skylight and access to the rear enclosed mudroom with external access. There are polished timber floors feature through the living areas. There is a central bathroom with timber panelling and shower over the bath, 2 bedrooms, one with walk in robe. And a third rear bedroom/second living/studio space area features glass sliding doors.
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$845,000
45 Parker Street SPLENDID SPACES OFFER A COUNTRY FEEL WITH VILLAGE CONVENIENCE BUSH-LAND AT YOUR DOORSTEP WITH TOWN SERVICES!
5A3B 4C
Set on a beautiful corner allotment of almost half acre with a Mt Tarrangower outlook this exceptional 2 level home and studio offers extensive living spaces and options for dual occupancy or B&B accommodation. The ground level of the main home has a formal entrance off the large balcony, open plan kitchen/dining/living area with stainless steel appliances and walk in pantry, large formal lounge with private balcony, 2nd & 3rd guest bedrooms, main bathroom, laundry and separate toilet. The upper level is accessed via either the elevator or the formal stair case and includes a master suite with built in robes, ensuite and dressing room plus private sitting/sewing room with views of the Nuggetty Range. Features include wood heaters, split system heating/cooling, ceiling fans, timber beams, large sliding doors and windows. INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT
preparing for the NEW RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT Our Property Management team have been undertaking further training with the Real Estate Institute of Victoria to remain on top of the new changes to rental laws for our clients. If you are looking for a Property Manager in the Mount Alexander or Greater Bendigo region, get in touch with us at Waller Realty. Our friendly, professional team are well versed with the Residential Tenancies Regulations to make it easier for you to lease your property.
0418 571 130
Jasmine Allan Property Manager
592 Maldon-Newstead Road A COUNTRY LIFE – HANDMADE MUD-BRICK HOME AND BUSH-LANDS – 20 ACRES
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Backing onto the Welshmans Reef and Muckleford bushland Forests, this picture pretty 20 acre parcel has a mix of grazing and bushlands, just about 7km from either Newstead or Maldon. The handmade earthen homestead has been cleverly positioned and designed for a sustainable country lifestyle that includes a north facing garden terrace with vine covered wires, wicking beds, and a netted fruit tree orchard that’s very established.
Narelle Waller Director 0408 571 131
Jennifer Bendeich Property Manager
167 Barker Street, Castlemaine (03) 5470 5811 30A Main Street, Maldon (03) 5475 1055
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Brett Tweed Sales 0417 564 697
Stuart Hassett Sales 0408 596 871
Blasi Mulholland
Leasing Manager 0417 311 733
Kirsty Mulholland Property Manager
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Catrina Weiss Asset Manager
KN256153
Rob Waller Director
Welshmans Reef
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9 Shirley Drive Taradale
Set on 10 acres of well cared for land and picturesque views. Being uniquely tranquil and spacious this stunning country fortress offers the full package. Call today to book your inspection
Private Sale $1,100,000 - $1,200,000
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Lifestyle property with private lake and bridge, ideal retreat or hobby farm for horses or livestock.
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8 Edgecombe Street, Kyneton
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Beautiful cottage full of charm Rear French doors opening to a lovely landscaped garden Two lounge areas, one with open fire place and the second with split system Situated close schools, medical centre, sporting facilities and all Kyneton has to offer A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to attend all inspections
Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508
jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au
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557 Redesdale Road, Edgecombe
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411 Taradale Rd, Drummond Nth
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• Charming weatherboard home on 32.5 acres • Many original features including high ceilings, timber floor boards and leadlight windows • Colourful manicured gardens, established trees, plants and hedges • A short drive to the Township of Kyneton • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to attend all inspections
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A Home Amongst The Gum Trees • 4 acres approx with the hard work done. • 25.5 square home with 4 bedrooms & ensuite • 2.7 high ceilings, evaporative cooling, split system, timber look flooring • “Hanging Gardens” and beautiful dam • 6.8km drive to Taradale, 9.5km’s to Malmsbury and only a 19km drive Kyneton
Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508
jennifer.perce@kyneton.rh.com.au
Kyneton 5422 2678 13 High St, Kyneton rh.com.au/kyneton
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For Sale Contact Agent Web
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Amanda Burt 0431 204 265
amanda.burt@sunbury.rh.com.au
Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508
jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au
KN256129
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Live the life This fantastic lifestyle property on approximately 18 acres offers a substantial brick veneer family home with an amazing rural outlook, entertaining area and extra shedding and just a six minutes drive away from Castlemaine CBD. The homestead-style house features a large open plan kitchen/ living/dining area with vinyl flooring, fireplace and reverse-cycle air-conditioner, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and walk-in pantry, huge rumpus room with split system, master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe, three further bedrooms with built in robes, family bathroom, laundry and study. Both bathrooms are newly renovated with modern features. Other features throughout include ceiling fans, carpeted bedrooms, downlights, split-system in master bedroom, large windows which flood the home with natural light and good insulation. There is a large undercover patio area perfect for entertaining family and friends year round. Beautifully established gardens surround the home. Part of the land is cleared and fertile while the rest is lightly timbered. There is one dam, 25,000 gallons rain water tanks and bore water for garden, stock or irrigation use. There is a 7m x 7.5m carport, large 6m x 10m shed with power and concrete floor, 6m x 8m double garage and a smaller 4m x 5.4m shed for extra storage. There are two street frontages for access. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a stunning lifestyle property that the whole family will enjoy on the fringe of town. Please contact Keogh Real Estate today to arrange an inspection.
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Four bedroom family home on 18 acres with rural views 86 Holdens Road, Campbells Creek $895,000 to $950,000 Keogh Real Estate 5472 1248
www.keoghrealestate.com 21 HARGRAVES STREET CASTLEMAINE M: 0400 221 248 P: 5472 1248
13 ELEANOR DRIVE, CAMPBELLS CREEK
EXCELLENT HOME SET ON 2000M2
$649,000
- Comprising of master with ensuite, three further bedrooms with built-in robes, loungeroom, kitchen, dining, family bathroom and laundry - Double carport, established gardens and garden shed - Located just a few minutes drive to Castlemaine CBD
86 Holdens Road, Campbells Creek
$895,000 to $950,000
LIFESTYLE PROPERTY-18 ACRES WITH RURAL VIEWS
This fantastic lifestyle offers a substantial brick veneer family home with an amazing rural outlook, entertaining area and extra shedding just 6 minutes’ drive from Castlemaine CBD. Comprised of a large open plan kitchen/living/dining area with vinyl flooring, fireplace and reverse-cycle air-conditioner, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and walk-in pantry, huge rumpus room with split system, master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe, three further bedrooms with built in robes, family bathroom, laundry & study.
CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE MARKET APPRAISAL 31 NORTH STREET, CASTLEMAINE
$595,000
- This much loved home has been offered for the first time in many years - Featuring three bedrooms, kitchen/dining, lounge bathroom and laundry - Garden shed & double carport - Subdivision potential (S.T.C.A)
KN256192
VICTORIAN HOME ON LARGE ALLOTMENT - GREAT LOCATION
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WHAT’S YOUR THING? IN BUSINESS, YOU CAN’T BE ALL THINGS TO ALL PEOPLE - SO DON’T TRY! KNOW YOUR NICHE. Too many small businesses lack
sales because their marketing lacks impact. Don't miss this 50 minute workshop. WOODEND Tuesday April 20th at 1pm & 5.30pm at the Vic Hotel
KYNETON Wednesday April 21st - 5.30pm Kyneton Bowling Club Thursday April 22nd - 10am Kyneton Bowling club
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CASTLEMAINE Friday April 23rd - 1pm n Buda Historic Home & Garden Conference Room. Presented by respected marketing expert Damian Morgan. Attendance is free, but reservations essential. Email: lbrew@midnews.com.au or call our office on 5472 1788.
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Castlemaine Fringe Festival 2021 19 March - 4 April 2021
A Trio of Tributes
Reactivate art trail
Join us for three nights of tribute to three very different and very talented musicians. On Thursday April 1, musicians Hugh Foxen and Zoe Fox pay homage to THE BEATLES performing the entire song list from the 1963 classic Please Please Me. On Friday April 2, local band Road to Ruin perform a frenzied set of RAMONES. And finally on Saturday April 3, Stu Thomas channels Ziggy Stardust and pays tribute to the late, the great DAVID BOWIE. No charge, ring the Taproom on 0487 860 060 to book a seat.
The Fringe Festival have partnered with local traders to create an extensive art trail throughout the CBD. Local artists have created installations featuring original art work occupying 29 shop windows and public sites. Pick up a map and wander around town, immersing yourself in a diverse array of art in shop windows including Extremity Street & Sports, McShanag’s Bakery, Beehave, Castlemaine Floristry, Merchants of Mostyn and more. From Forest Street, down Hargraves, along Mostyn and Barker, right through to Lyttleton and Templeton you can stroll the length and breadth of Castlemaine soaking in free and accessible art. On display from Friday March 19 right through until Sunday April 4. Visit the website to find out more or pick up a copy of the Reactivate windows map, available at the Taproom and the Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre at the Historic Market Building.
Queen of the Desert
Starlady with some of the Areyonga youth. Photo: 360 Degree Film.
PICNIC LUNCH & DINNER BOXES
Scrabble battle!
for dining over the Fringe & Castlemaine Festivals. Boxes are perfect for taking to an outdoor event & include cutlery. Order online for in-store pickup. Art in our windows by the fabulous Penny Peckham.
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See mulberrysdeli.com.au for details 60 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine. Ph: 5472 1651 mulberrys@togscafe.com.au
This year's Fringe Festival will include a very special documentary screening of Queen of the Desert and Q&A with director, Alex Kelly and star of the show, Starlady. Starlady is not your ordinary youth worker – with fabulous hair and outrageous outfits she is training young indigenous people in the art of hairdressing. Not only has she got pink hair extensions, painted on eyebrows and superman hotpants, Starlady’s a youth worker in some of Australia’s most remote places. Using an unusual set of tools this flamboyant hairdresser spends her time travelling thousands of kilometres across the desert. This time she’s heading to Areyonga, an indigenous community in Central Australia, to work with isolated and sometimes shy teenagers. She’ll use a bit of bleach and a whole lot of colour in the hope of spreading confidence and pride. But in this makeshift salon Starlady also finds acceptance and friendship in what some might see as an unlikely place. At the Taproom on Thursday March 25 at 8pm. Tickets $10 at www.trybooking.com/ BPGSF
Calling all word nerds and Scrabble lovers - join us for the world debut of Giant Scrabble Battle as part of the Castlemaine Fringe Festival, in Castlemaine - the Scrabble Capital of The World! Imagine a projected Scrabble board of over 25 square metres and more than 100 Scrabble pieces large enough to eat your dinner off. Then envision crowds cheering as you and your team score 1,778 points for nailing OXYPHENBUTAZONE (an obsolete anti-inflammatory medication and Scrabbles highest possible score). Glory!! Power!! Controversy!! A GIANT TROPHY!!!! Get your team of up to four together now, give yourselves a name and dress up as the winners you know you are….there will be Scrabble, there will be funky tunes, there will be freshly cooked pizza and of course, there will be a licenced bar. You can BYO scrabble board if you want to play between turns and
while you funk out to funky tunes courtesy of DJ Sach. All of this is taking place at The Salvage Yard, 6 Lewis Drive, Castlemaine on Thursday April 1 from 7pm. Book your tickets now at www. trybooking.com/BOYTA
Castlemaine’s home of craft beer, local wines and ciders, great food, live music and events – since 2015.
CREATIVITY COMmUNITY COLlABORATION
Jazz, rock, folk, electro, world music At The Mill in Walker and tribute nights Street - opposite the Botanical Gardens. Indigenous art, film screenings, author talks Open every day during the Festivals. Quizzyoke! (trivia meets karaoke)
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Castlemaine Fringe Festival 2021 19 March - 4 April 2021
Save the date and RE-ACTIVATE Saturday March 27 from 4pm - midnight For one night only the streets of Castlemaine will come alive with seven hours of constant free entertainment. There truly is something for everyone with a Teddy Bears Picnic at Victory Park, projections on the exterior of the Market Building, a pop up disco, a hula hoop troupe, circus performers, buskers and bands. It's a night of sensory pleasure where you can wander around the CBD and discover art and performance on every corner. Visit the festival website at castlemainefringe.org.au or pick up a copy of the RE-ACTIVATE program for performance details and times.
Roller Mania Roller Disco
It’s Pub Trivia meets Karaoke with a night of hilarity guaranteed. The trivia is as you would expect with teams, rounds, questions and answers, mostly music and pop culture themed. The karaoke part of it requires singing as the answer or requires teams to nominate a singer to gain the most points. The idea is that you can have the smartest trivia team in town, but maybe they’re all terrible singers? Or, you can have the team who knows next to nothing about anything, but can rock the joint like Freddie Mercury! Get your team together and join us at The Taproom on Wednesday March 24 from 7.30pm-9.30pm for this special event that promises to be a tonne of fun or perhaps the most embarrassing moment of your life. More tassel, less hassle - for a bonus point, which Tickets are a mere $10 at www.trybooking.com/BOWYJ famous Karaoke movie scene is this still from?
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The Taproom is excited to present a collection of original works from the Mulga Bore community in Utopia, Northern Territory. All proceeds from the sale of these works will support the community to acquire a camp trailer to take students out, to learn on country. The opening launch will take place Thursday March 18 from 6pm with a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country by Uncle Rick Nelson and live music from Scottish and Indigenous duo Sarah James and Ron Murray performing as Kinja. Exhibition continues until early April.
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The first ever of its kind in Castlemaine, the Roller Mania Roller Disco on Good Friday Eve, April 2 is an event not to be missed. Join us for a fabulous night of roller skating, great music and amazing camaraderie at the Castlemaine War Memorial Stadium. Get your disco mania costumes on and roll down for the best fun you can have on wheels. The night features some local DJ legends and sweet roller dancing grooves to ensure you have an amazing time. All ages are catered for with a kids session from 5pm - 6pm, followed by an all ages skate-a-rama from 6.30pm - 10pm. Limited skates and pads available or BYO equipment. Tickets $10 available on www. trybooking.com/BOWUX
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After so many clubs had to hit the pause button in 2020, it's great to see most groups back in action this year. After the break, committees may be finding club equipment needs updating or growing, or have ideas for how to revitalise their players or membership, and Community Bank Gisborne and District is ready to help as it can. Clubs from the Gisborne, Macedon and Riddells Creek area that have a great project idea to get their group buzzing again but lack funds to make it happen are encouraged to download a community investment application form from the Gisborne Bendigo Bank website and submit it by March 31. The branch's volunteer board of directors is charged with reinvesting local profits in the community and members are always keen to learn about pressing and emerging community needs and to discuss ideas for community investment projects. Board members are also happy to help groups through the application process. Email mrcepublicrelations@gmail.com to start a conversation. Community Bank Gisborne and District is a locally owned and operated branch of Bendigo Bank that operates the community bank model in which a local board of directors decides how to invest local branch profits in their community. Thanks to people banking at Community Bank Gisborne & District, its board has been able to invest over $1 million in projects and programs that benefit the Gisborne, Macedon and Riddells Creek area since opening in 2008. Branch community investment projects in 2020 included Junior goals for Gisborne Soccer Club, a First Aid course for coaches at Riddells Creek Basketball Club, defibrillators for the Gisborne Scout Hall and Jubilee Hall, Macedon, PS My Family Matters' Good Space program of practical supports for people caring for loved ones with a mental illness, resurfacing of two courts at South Gisborne Tennis Club, carbon cylinders for Macedon Rural Fire Brigade, a new set of club uniform for Riddells Creek Junior Mixed Basketball Association and the newly restarted Macedon Ranges TAC L2P driver education program.
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Telstra has announced an $8.5 million investment in the future of Australian small businesses, including those in regional Victoria, by handing over major advertising space at the nation’s biggest football stadiums and launching a service to help them plan for and benefit from Australia’s rapidly growing digital economy. Telstra will offer regional Victorian small businesses free Telstra Business Go Digital Consults throughout 2021 as part of the multi-million dollar plug for the backbone of Australia’s economy. Small businesses that register their interest for a Telstra Business Go Digital Consult will also have the chance to win a takeover of Telstra’s premium advertising at AFL and NRL games across the country, including Marvel Stadium and the MCG, in the first week of May. Telstra spokesperson Michael Ackland said the initiative came after a year that saw more customers than ever seek to interact with businesses online. "Regional Victorian small to medium businesses deserve a Brownlow medal for how they have kept themselves and our economy running during an incredibly challenging period. They’ve earned an opportunity to have their name up in lights,” Mr Ackland said. “We’ve seen across the state and nation-
ally a massive acceleration in the number of customers shopping online over the past year. "To harness this opportunity, now is the time for more small businesses to go online and interact with customers in new, digital ways, as well as embrace more efficient ways of selling, marketing and invoicing. “More regional Victorian businesses going digital could help grow Australia’s economy by $90b and create up to 250,000 jobs in the next five years. We know this is a big change for many small businesses, so we are offering free Telstra Business Go Digital Consults to help businesses embrace the digital economy.” Eligible Telstra Small businesses who register for a Telstra Business Go Digital Consult and enter the competition online before March 23 will also get the chance to get unprecedented access to some of the country’s most valuable and coveted sports advertising by taking over Telstra’s premium AFL and NRL sponsorship at each stadium hosting games during Telstra Small Business Week (May 3 – 6). To enter, eligible Telstra small business customers simply need to book a free Telstra Business Go Digital Consult via www. telstra.com.au/nameinlights and share a brief description on why they deserve a ‘big plug’.
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Castlemaine Festival is back in town Castlemaine State Festival is returning from March 19, celebrating the dynamic creative capital of central Victoria with a program of events covering visual arts, performance, music, talks and workshops. The return of Australia's largest regional arts festival highlights the diversity and strength of the creative community with a spotlight on the region's diversity and culture. Festival director Glyn Roberts said he was looking forward to welcoming the local community and newcomers to the region in the first major regional arts festival in more than 12 months. "This is a festival for everyone, with a program filled with heart and soul that will stir imaginations and create memories, and we are all ready for it! The festival will be based mainly outdoors, provoking curious minds and encouraging adventure and exploration in a very safe environment," Glyn said. Community is at the core of the festival and is reflected throughout the program with events taking place at historical site Buda House and Garden, the town hall, Western Reserve and its beloved botanical gardens. Spreading its wings to Bendigo for the first time, the festival will also hold special events at The Capital, Bendigo Art Gallery and Ulumbarra Theatre. Castlemaine's Western Reserve will be home to various popular musicians, including Jess Hitchcock, Allara, Liz Stringer, Lior, Cathy-Di Zhang and family favourites The Teeny Tiny Stevies and Otto and Astrid performing their Greatest Rock and Roll Concert You've Ever Seen. Nearby, the botanic gardens will play host to the fascinating Dialogues program featuring the country's greatest thinkers and conversationalists, including Rosa Mitchell and Carlo Grossi, Michael Rowland, Gareth Evans, Reverend Tim Costello, Carly Findlay, Eliza Hull, Ross Garnaut and more. Music will ring through the many performance spaces with a variety of Victoria's best ensembles and classical musicians coming to the region including the Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra, Omega Ensemble, Australian National Academy of Music, and Goldner String Quartet.
Ajak Kwai will perform on opening night at Western Reserve. The Marala Trio will broadcast their binaural concert all the way from Spain, and Josh Cohen will entertain audiences with his exquisite Radiohead for Solo Piano. The festival will dive deep into its neighbouring city of Bendigo, with an awesome circus event, By a Thread by One Fell Swoop at Ulumbarra Theatre and Inventi Ensembles performance for families at the Capital Theatre, perfectly timed for audiences to head next door to experience the wonder of sixties pop icon Mary Quant and her designs at the Bendigo Art Gallery. Castlemaine State Festival runs from March 19 to April 4. For further information and to book tickets visit castlemainefestival.com.au
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Music on the main stage Western Reserve will play host to the Castlemaine State Festival’s outdoor stage and its diverse music program, including sublime performances from Cathy-Di Zhang, Jess Hitchcock and Allara. Australian soprano Cathy-Di Zhang has graced stages in many guises: seamstress, water nymph, gypsy, and servant. In 2019 alone, she sang in Italy, Belgium, China, France and Holland. At the Castlemaine State Festival, she will deviate from the diva script and design her own concert, interspersing some of the most popular arias from Mozart, Lehár, Puccini and more, with Chinese art songs of the past 100 years. Melbourne-based Jess Hitchcock has breezed into the Australian folk music scene with the sweet-sounds of her ukulele and mesmerising vocals. Weaving hints of folk, country and pop with dreamy melodies, her performance of her album Bloodline takes you on a journey through life’s seasons exploring love, loss and finding one’s sense of self. Jess has one of those voices – capable of both exquisite beauty and worldly pain – that makes her shows the kind you’ll talk about for years to come. Over moody double bass and hypnotic loops, Allara’s spoken-word compositions pull you in by your collar. The Yorta Yorta woman pays respect to ancient oral traditions with her percussive style, adding samples from nature to reflect her commitment to environmental empowerment and rejection of colonial land management. Allara harnesses hard-hitting spoken word taking the listener on a journey reflecting cultural, spiritual and environmental empowerment. Her range of skills playing on both upright and standard bass complement each other and are inspired by neo-soul and jazz. These incredible performers are part of the festival's diverse music program featuring Australia’s best ensembles and classical musicians, popular musicians including Liz Stringer, The Maes, Lior and more and The Marala Trio broadcasting their binaural concert all the way from Spain. For further details and to book tickets visit castlemainefestival.com.au
Festival performer Jess Hitchcock. Photo: Tintin Helberg
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Festival under the stars
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Experience Castlemaine under the stars with a series of outdoor events for culture lovers of all ages. Highlights include the live-reading, Soul of Possum, and the breathtaking One Sky Many Stories, which will provide audiences with a new view of the night sky with Indigenous storytelling and local insights. Soul of Possum is a historical thriller exploring the contrasting relationships that settlers and First Nations societies have had with country, ecology, leadership and spirituality. Written by emerging Wamba Wamba playwright Brodie Murray from stories handed down from his grandfather and father and presented in the Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, this live reading unpacks institutional hierarchy and social Darwinism. Castlemaine State Festival’s special instalment of One Sky Many Stories brings together some of Australia’s leading First Nation musicians who have taken parliamentary voices and reworked them into song and storytelling from their perspective own life stories. This iteration will feature a diverse range of First Nation perspectives under the Australian sky first heard in Songs from a Stolen Senate, and a new community project from the Castlemaine students developed through a series of workshops with Griffyn Ensemble director Michael Sollis. Experience music, film and stories by unique First Australians from a diversity of genre and backgrounds, including inspirational Noongar singer-songwriters Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse, Norah Bagiri from Mua Island in the Torres Straits, Christopher Sainsbury from the Dharug nation and Yuin composer Brenda Gifford. This landmark collaboration weaves together their unique individual reflections of our political landscape through the music they have written for the acclaimed Griffyn Ensemble. From stolen generations to climate politics, One Sky Many Stories offers different perspectives of our national past and the Australian parliament. For more information and to book tickets visit castlemainefestival.com.au
Mount Alexander Shire Council celebrates its partnerships right across our arts, culture and creative industries, particularly as we come together at festival time. Our community has worked together to offer up a true smorgasbord of culture and creativity for locals and visitors alike. Collectively we’re delivering a range of free, outdoor pop-up spaces and experiences to help us all rediscover our streets. Pick up a map from our Visitor Information Centres through festival time – it’ll point you to some of the accessible and family friendly places where you can grab a bite, relax outside and enjoy a bit of a show on the side. It’s time to Get Lost, here.
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Michael Rowland will reflect on our black summer
Welcome to Dialogues, Castlemaine State Festival's celebration of ideas and literature: five days of presentations, panels, debates and discussions celebrating the notion of 'community'. The guest speakers will question the idea of leadership and our commitment to a sustainable, diverse, inclusive and active community. They will ask us to consider how we can be more effective game changers and bigger thinkers and how we might work together to enjoy a kinder, more productive life and lifestyle. They will move us with their stories and songs of family and love. Join some of Australia's most respected writers, musicians, politicians and activists in a program set to inform and entertain. Set in the surrounds of the beloved Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, the diverse program has something for everyone. Two of Melbourne's most renowned Italian chefs and restaurateurs, Rosa Mitchell and Carlo Grossi, discuss how food plays a role in storytelling and passing on family traditions. Carly Findlay, editor of the anthology Growing up Disabled in Australia, will chair a conversation about the challenge of being underrepresented in the media and literature and will be joined by contributors to the anthology and local residents, Eliza Hull and Andy Jackson. In the highly topical Politics in the Park session, a panel of media experts will discuss how our mainstream media's behaviour can give shape to public opinion or potentially sway political favour and outcomes. In what will be a moving and important conversation with ABC broadcaster Derek Guille, Michael Rowland will reflect on Black Summer with Stories of Loss, Courage and Community from the 20192020 Bushfires. For the full Dialogues program and to book tickets visit castlemainefestival.com.au
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Buda’s secret garden
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Buda Historic Home and Garden have created the Secret Garden, a haven of curiosity for all ages. For the Castlemaine State Festival, Buda will explore the themes of traditional, horticultural and culinary arts. At set times throughout the festival, the Secret Garden will host exhibitions, hands-on workshops, talks and site-specific artworks, as well as a treasure hunt to encourage foragers of all ages to wander around the garden and discover hidden delights. Lorena Carrington, a photographic artist and published illustrator, will hold a photographic exhibition in the historic house that responds to the Secret Garden theme and present literary talks and workshops throughout the festival. Lorena regularly exhibits and contributes creative work to arts and literary festivals in Australian and Internationally. Andrea McKey will create a series of 'peek into' mixed media Secret Garden vignettes, discoverable through the historic home's front bay windows. McKey is a maker of functional and decorative glassware, glass and polymer clay works, jewellery, mixed media mosaics, mixed media vignettes, and handmade embroidered felt pieces that embrace the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement that Buda is renowned for. Nancye Canobie will be creating large works on drafting film referencing the Buda Garden trees and exhibiting etchings in the Garden room. This installation is informed by pervasive energy within nature. This spirit is expressed in her work in her relationship with the Australian bush and, in particular, to the sculptural dynamics of certain trees. Buda’s function and event room will play host to salon music sessions, with limited capacity per show, you’re guaranteed to get to the very essence of the performers. For further information and to book tickets visit castlemainefestival.com.au
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Visual arts program Local and international artists will transform streets and spaces throughout the town for the 2021 Castlemaine State Festival. Audiences are encouraged to create their own art trail by exploring exhibitions, local galleries and visiting artists workshops and spaces in the Open Studios program. Castlemaine Art Museum will host renowned Australian artist Melinda Harper's first major survey in regional Victoria. For three decades, this renowned contemporary artist has created bold abstract art across different mediums, including paintings, tapestries, ceramics and sculpture. Instantly recognisable for Harper's instinctive and sophisticated understanding of colour placement. Continuing CAM's In Conversation series, Harper has selected a fabulous range of works from the collection to present in dialogue with her own. Alongside Harper's exhibition, Castlemaine Art Museum also presents Eighteen Families: Photographic Portraits by James Henry, Contemporary Indonesian Art from Project 11, Cloudy: A Few Isolated Showers and Orbit featuring local artist Harry Nankin. In 2011, renowned French street artist JR called for the creation of a global participatory art project with the potential to change the world. This project is called Inside Out and encourages people from all walks of life
to share a large black and white portrait of themselves and make a statement for what they stand for. Each Inside Out group action around the world is documented, archived and exhibited online. More than 260,000 people have participated in 129 countries. This time it's Castlemaine's turn. After a gruelling 2020 stuck within our homes, fighting a global pandemic, Inside Out Castlemaine will focus on hope in the wake of the pandemic. It will be split across three community groups: The Future (toddlers), The Bridge (Secondary School students, and Right Now (the general public). Each group's portraits will be on display at key sites in Castlemaine. In an inspired collaboration, local artist Cameron Robbins and winemaker Gilles Lapalus have interpreted the biological wine fermentation process into mechanical drawings. Oenography: Ferment CO2 Drawing uses the release of carbon dioxide through the airlock in a barrel to guide a pen on a revolving piece of paper and comprises 18 such compositions, each one a signature of the fermenting wine. Watch the process live in the historic Market Building alongside La Trobe University's Student Exhibition, Digitilly and Tuska Boy. For all the details of the Castlemaine State Festival visual arts program, visit castlemainesfestival.com.au
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Business as usual? Stephen Cross, Campbells Creek I write in regard to the front page story in the Express ('Guilty and fined', March 9) about Coliban Water being convicted, fined, ordered to contribute $150,000 towards the rehabilitation of Snipes Creek, and to pay the EPA's legal costs, reported to be around $10,000. Coliban Water managing director Damien Wells is reported as acknowledging this serious breach of the EPA act and copped the penalties imposed by Magistrate Southey 'on the chin'. However nowhere in your report does Mr Wells state which 'heads' of Coliban Water's team of management will - or have already - rolled in relation to this offence. Without real and full responsibility accepted by Coliban Water management for this serious breach of that authority's duty of care, I am left to conclude that it will be Coliban Water's customers who will foot the bill for the fine and associated costs of this breach, and that it will be business as usual for Coliban Water and its executive and management team. Perhaps Mr Wells can provide the Express with a detailed explanation of what steps have been taken to prevent a repeat of this debacle and the punitive measures taken against the employees of Coliban Water deemed to be responsible for it happening.
Not holding my breath N Delmenico, Riddells Creek I write in response to Glenda Fisher's letter to the Express ('Where's the sense in that?', Opinions, March 9). I wrote to Regional Roads Victoria on February 27 to enquire about the change of speed limit on Black Forest Drive between Woodend and Macedon. After a few messages back and forth, it was established they had no record or knowledge of the change in limit (I initially had to explain where in Victoria Black Forest Drive was). A week has passed since I sent a screenshot of where the 80km/h limit is in place I am yet to hear back from them. I'm not holding my breath. As someone who spends a lot of time travelling around regional Victoria it's fair to say the powers that be at RRV have no idea about country roads, always defaulting to installing dangerous safety barriers and lowering speed limits instead of actually building roads properly. Idiocy like the 60km/h limit on Romsey Road or the mess that is the Bacchus Marsh-Lara Road have become the norm it's not fixing the problem today or building for the future. With the population increase and urban sprawl projected for Victoria can somebody please show vision and build for the future NOW. In all the council blueprints and government plans I've seen, I don't recall reading the part about slowing us down and travelling through roads that resemble a pinball machine.
Hands-on support needed Chris Hooper, Castlemaine I'm sorry to hear about many people's experiences with fruit fly even in cherry plum this year in the Castlemaine area. It's happened in Bendigo this season too, such small fruit? I hate the thought of having to remove mine, which shades my kitchen window nicely from morning summer sun, but the fruit falls over the garden, which is a no no with fruit fly being around. I think we need to form some sort of support group to help people deal with fruit fly on their property. Fruit has to be bagged in black plastic and solarised in hot sun, boiled or frozen. If you have a lot of affected fruit this is a huge job. There's a group
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in Bendigo that help each other with netting, pruning etc. The problem is far worse in Bendigo and they estimate that the fruit fly infestation in Mount Alexander area is currently like Bendigo four years ago. Mount Alexander Shire Council has done some good things regarding fruit fly. If you've had fruit fly on your property they supply you with traps to distribute at intervals in your neighbourhood to try to find if there's a distinct area they're in and have made an animation/cartoon about the life cycle of fruit fly, but council needs to support people more with this emerging problem. For one thing they will surely have to remove fruit-bearing street trees and large 'unkempt' trees in people's gardens as they will just be hosts for fruit flies. But some people will need hands-on physical support with this problem. Trees have to be pruned down so it is easier to pick and net. People may wish to remove trees but what if they're not physically or financially able to do that?
We can do better! Anne Chandler, Kyneton I wish to add my voice to those who have already opposed to the proposed development for Edgecombe Road Kyneton. Many have highlighted a range of concerns. I would like to ask people to consider the ‘opportunity cost’ of the current proposal. It is not development per se that many are concerned about, it is the type of development. This could be a chance for something unique, something that sets standards for regional development, something that enhances community wellbeing, local economy and actually adds to our wonderful regional character. The proposed development fails miserably on those counts. We can do so, so much better! I also warn people of a rather suspect telephone survey, prerecorded so that you cannot ask questions, with loaded language that highlights only job creation as a criteria for voting for or against. I presume this was set up by the proposed developers of the site and that they will try to use the results of the survey in their arguments for development. The survey is misleading and by no means conforms to best practice when gathering community input.
Not too late Hans Paas, Castlemaine I write more in sadness than anger to report that I have in recent weeks found that the claims made by a group of MAAW members in an advertisement carried in this newspaper have been proven to be true and correct. It gives me no joy to do so as I was one of the people to cheer on the foundation of this animal welfare organisation in the wake of the withdrawal of the RSPCA from providing animal shelter services in our shire. Membership renewals have been blocked and membership applications are being rejected all because there is widespread disagreement with the decision to stop the state government funded Community Vet Program from going ahead. No wonder the committee has refused the legitimate requests of members to inspect the Register of Membership. All of this is happening behind a cloak of secrecy whereby victims of this behaviour are threatened with sanctions if they reveal what is being done to them. Critics have even been threatened with defamation action on legal advice paid for with donations to MAAW. Many people who have dedicated themselves to the cause of animal welfare are being pushed out because they dare to criticise the decisions of this wholly unelected and unaccountable group. The
holding of an AGM has been delayed for as long as possible, while the committee weed out the names of critics from the voter's roll. In the words of one critic late last year; “It appears that the tuck shop has taken over the school”. We can no longer have confidence in the management of the finances, staff and volunteers at MAAW. The cause of animal welfare in this community has as a consequence suffered badly. It is not too late to save it if the community joins together to replace this group with community members committed to the cause of animal welfare.
Mao would be proud Alison Joseph, Bullengarook Dear Comrades, Our vision for a great new people's democracy is being implemented! Twentyseven workers have been hand-picked for our 'People's Assembly' and once their re-education is complete, they will guide us with their vision for our future. This is the deliberative decision making that we have dreamed of! Our Marxists-Leninist 'New Democracy' is at hand thanks to our great and glorious leaders in Spring Street who have ensured that the worker's opinion will override that of our elected oppressors. They have re-written legislation to ensure that it is the members of our workers party, that will decided the future of our great and glorious shire. Mao would be so proud of our Chairman Dan.
SUPER QUIZ?
Local knowledge (1 point)
1. Hepburn Distillery is located in which town? 2. On which street would you find Castlemaine Fire Station? 3. The Zonta Club of Kyneton introduced which award at their International Women’s Day dinner this year? 4. The Woodend Discovery Day is planned for what date this month?
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5. Macedon Ranges residents have saved tonnes of organic waste from landfill since the introduction of a four-bin system last year. According to the council’s most recent report, this figure is closest to which of the following: 7450, 7998, 8342, 8492, 9000 or 9456?
General knowledge (1 point)
6. What is FTW an acronym for in modern culture? 7. The Kevin Sheedy medal is the best and fairest award for which AFL club? 8. Who was the first Australian Prime Minister? 9. Who is the half-blood prince in Harry Potter?
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10. Which Australian tennis great was nicknamed Sunshine Super Girl?
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Concerned resident, Kyneton This is a plea to residents of Kyneton and the surrounding areas. For some time now, a white, singleengined light aircraft has been flying over Kyneton and surrounds, often at illegal height. The aircraft displays no registration marks of any kind on the fuselage, wings or tail assembly. Operating such an aircraft is not only in violation of Section 45 of the Civil Air Safety Regulations, it may, under certain circumstances, constitute an offence under the Crimes Act. In recent months the pilot of the aircraft has become more blatant, not only violating the law but placing him- or herself and the community in increasing danger. CASA, in accordance with its unwritten rule that no pilot of a light aircraft shall under any circumstances ever be made answerable for anything, declines to investigate unless a close-up photograph of the aircraft and, conceivably, paint scrapings from the fuselage and a DNA sample from the pilot, are supplied. In the interests of community safety, I urge every resident of the area to be on the lookout for this machine. If you can photograph it, please do so and forward the photograph, along with a written complaint, to CASA. If you cannot photograph the aircraft please submit a written complaint to CASA giving full details of the incident in the hope that sheer volume and evidence of community awareness may force that organisation, in defiance of all previous custom and practice, to take action on this matter. Writers are asked to keep letters to a maximum of 300 words. Longer letters may only be published at the editor's discretion. Names, addresses and contact phone numbers must be included for verification purposes. Email letters to: acrawford@midnews.com.au
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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK March 14 - 21, 2021 Achieving educational goals At St Mary’s Parish Primary School in Castlemaine, staff design learning opportunities that require students to engage in continual practise to achieve educational goals. The school's student-centered learning opportunities are evidence-based with specific links to recent studies in educational neuroscience and the 'Science of Learning'. St Mary’s has partnered with Dr Jared Cooney-Horvath for 2021 to explore how the brain works as a learner. A key component of the school's philosophy of education is to support students to construct deep knowledge and understanding with opportunities to transfer their learning to different contexts. In addition to content knowledge and academic skills, students develop sets of attitudes, strategies and behaviours that are crucial to lifelong learning. St Mary's staff and students are invested in promoting and upholding a culture where respect, resilience and responsibility are trademarks of their collective attitude towards the pursuit of continual learning. They have learnt a lot about different mindsets as described by Carole Dweck of Stanford University who argues that people have either a fixed or growth mindset and the staff implement various strategies to promote a continual learning and a collective growth mindset throughout the school. The community of St Mary's looks forward to welcoming new families into its vibrant learning community. If you are considering a school for your child, please call to arrange a school tour.
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St Brigid's Primary School in Gisborne sums itself up as being a 'small school with a big heart' and has a vision statement that proclaims the following... "Guided by the faith, strength and courage of St Brigid, we strive to ignite the passion to grow and learn. "We pride ourselves on our excellent teaching practices, high expectations and dedicated staff. "We are a proud, vibrant, high-achieving school with a deep commitment to offering your child an education of the highest standards. "We focus on nurturing faith-filled, curious, creative and resilient learners through thought-provoking, interactive learning experiences. "We are a small school with a big heart; developing courageous, confident leaders, ready to explore the world and make changes while achieving goals and having fun. "Welcoming and inclusive - open to all." Browse the school's website, meet the staff, listen to the students and parents share their experiences or go on a virtual tour at www. sbgisborne.catholic.edu.au
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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK March 14 - 21, 2021 A passionate learning community Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Primary School is a learning community committed to providing an excellent educational environment centred on the Catholic faith for the children and families of Kyneton and surrounding districts. The school's hard-working and dedicated staff are passionate about sharing the social, emotional and academic journey of children in partnership with families. Our Lady team members pride themselves in building and nurturing relationships between students, staff and parents based on mutual respect. They see everyone as equal and differences are celebrated. Throughout the school there are flexible learning spaces designed to support the commitment to 'learning by doing' enquiry
approach. In conjunction with this they run specialist programs in science, technology, engineering, art and maths, performing arts, physical education and Auslan. The Catholic faith underpins all the school's work promoting the values of being safe, co-operative, the best everyone can be, responsible and caring. Safe risk taking is a focus in all the school community does together at the same time being thankful, empathetic and mindful. Our Lady of the Rosary School is proud of its welcoming culture where everyone all learns and grows together. Families interested in joining this learning community are warmly invited to organise a tour or go to the open day on May 27 from 11.30am-1pm.
Learn, care, flourish What a fantastic start to the year we have had at Sacred Heart College, with our year sevens, the newest members of the college community, enjoying a dynamic transition experience including orientation day, their camp at Kinglake, reflection days and most recently their first college swimming carnival. Last week we held our first onsite college tour for 2021. These tours offer a fantastic opportunity for families to view and experience a normal school day, while the college open evening, scheduled for May 18, will allow families to speak with a range of teachers and students and see some of the diverse learning opportunities on offer. The college’s catchline ‘Learn. Care. Flourish’ captures our offerings as Catholic school in the Mercy tradition. Learn. The provision of an engaging, challenging and personalised education for each student is a key priority for all Sacred Heart College staff. Our staff utilise a breadth of evidence-based strategies to ensure that each young person achieves at least 12 months' academic progress each year.
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish School is focused on enabling our children to understand the world around them and the talents within them so that they can become fulfilled individuals and active, compassionate citizens.
Care. Sacred Heart College is immensely proud of the wellbeing programs in place for our students, and works in partnership with parents to ensure that students grow into resilient, happy and compassionate young people. Our staff undertake regular and comprehensive professional learning to support the safety of all young people in our care. The college has an outstanding counselling team to support students and families with the challenges of contemporary adolescence. Flourish. As college principal, I am committed to providing a holistic education for each student at Sacred Heart College, so that they can grow academically as well as spiritually, psychologically, emotionally and physically. At Sacred Heart College, we want every student to live life in abundance. I encourage those in our local community currently considering options for their children’s secondary journey to learn more about the diverse educational offerings of Sacred Heart College Kyneton, by visiting the college website or attending at tour or college open day on May 18. - Dr Darren Egberts, Principal
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At St Mary’s Primary School in Lancefield, as part of their weekly timetable, staff and students have taken on the respectful relationship education program also known as ‘The Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships professional learning program’. The program includes: * Classroom videos of teachers delivering the resilience, rights and respectful relationships with their students * Activities to encourage teachers to reflect how they model social and emotional skills to students academic podcasts * Whole-school approach to delivering a core component of the Victorian curriculum * Victorian curriculum F-10 about respectful relationships in both health and physical education and personal and social capability. In health and physical education curriculum, students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to strengthen their sense of self, and build and manage safe and respectful relationships. In the personal and social capability curriculum, students learn to recognise and regulate emotions, develop empathy for others and establish and build a framework for positive relationships. In partnership with the implementation of the curriculum in the weekly timetable, St Mary's connects this with developing relationships outside the classroom and is putting in place different activities for students to interact and be resilient, and respectful to each other. One inquisitive that St Mary's has implemented this term are outdoor break activities. To complement the in-class program, they have provided games and activities in the yard where students who may not be attracted to the physical side activities can come and enjoy a game, read a story or build lego. The team at St Mary’s is continually working together to improve and cater for all children both academically and socially and their activities have proven to be a very big hit.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is part of the St Brigid's Parish and aims to provide a Catholic education for the families of New Gisborne, Macedon, Mount Macedon and Riddells Creek. If you are considering a school for your child, now is the time to discover Holy Cross. Prospective school families are invited to see the school in action and the students working in a learning environment on March 16, 18
and 23 from 9am-11am. School Philosophy Day is on April 26 from 9.30am-7pm. Take a guided tour of the school with senior students and hear staff speak about how children engage in the school's curriculum and learning. Enrolments close on May 14 and interviews with future school families will begin on May 31. Offers of places for future students will be posted out on July 19.
As a Catholic Community, we are committed to creating an engaging environment, that encourages growth, relationships and the wellbeing of all. As an active learning community, we empower all to be lifelong learners working towards the Common Good. When you come to St Mary’s, not only will your family become a part of our faith filled, supportive community, but we cater our learning environment to suit the needs of all our children. At St Mary’s we are a community underpinned by the three core values of respect, resilience and responsibility.
Enrolments are now open for 2022 Please contact the main office (03 5429 1359) for enrolment packs or to organise a personalised school tour with our principal. Enrolments close 25th June 2021 with acceptance notification sent to families on the 21st July 2021.
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Horses teach us to be calm
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One of the reasons people of all ages come to Black Horse Therapies is that they don’t feel comfortable in an officebased counselling setting where they sit and talk. At BHT, practitioner Elizabeth Hannah says the session focuses on the time spent in the horse yard interacting with a horse. "The emphasis is on non-verbal communication and reading the horse’s signals. They don’t have language but are excellent communicators. The sessions are based in experience and relationship, rather than in thoughts and words," Elizabeth says. "This type of therapy has been found to be helpful for children and adults with diagnoses of ASD and ADHD, as well as those who have a history of trauma (PTSD) or who experience anxiety, stress and depression. "Experiences in the horse yard often flow on into other areas of peoples’ lives. The interactions with the horses help them to find different ways of relating with people. "They give people new ways of seeing themselves and assist them in discovering strengths and abilities they or others may not have been aware of." Elizabeth’s experience in the horse yard with young people and children who suffer from anxiety and have difficulty regulating their emotions, has been consistent. They have
shown gentleness and been able to calm themselves in a way that has often surprised and moved their parents/carers. Children whose concentration is found to be poor in other settings often demonstrate great care and attention when working with the horses, for example grooming them, Elizabeth says. Through practising leadership with the horse, young people learn to be assertive without being aggressive. "Participants report that their experiences at Black Horse Therapies help them to find a place of calm within themselves, to feel more confident and to experience greater self-esteem," Elizabeth says. Sessions are conducted in a beautiful natural setting that people find relaxing and restorative. Elizabeth has practiced acupuncture and Chinese medicine for 30 years. She EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY & ACUPUNCTURE now focuses on equine-asElizabeth Hannah sisted therapy in her practice. To do this, she studied NDIS registered for a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and PsychoHelping adults and children with therapy and trained in natuanxiety, stress & depression ral horsemanship. Elizabeth (ASD, behavioural & emotional regulation, trauma) is NDIS-registered.
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Children who were taught the game of chess, and played regularly, were more likely to be less risk averse than their peers, research by Monash University and Deakin University has found. Results showed chess could also help children boost arithmetic and rational thinking skills. This study involved more than 400 students who undertook a 30-hour chess program. Researchers found those that had regular chess lessons and repeatedly played chess over time were less risk averse than their peers. Published in the Journal of Development Economics, the research team conducted a field experiment to examine the effects of intensive chess lessons with more than 400 year five students who had no previous exposure to the game. Students took part in a 30-hour chess program, endorsed by the World Chess Federation, across a threeweek period. They were assessed on their cognitive and non-cognitive behavioural changes, including risk, time management and ability to focus, for nearly a year after the training had ended. Results showed that playing chess from a young age could decrease risk aversion through exposure to win/ loss situations and competition, as well as teach children the potential benefits of strategic risk-taking. In a survey conducted with students 10 months after the chess program, 99 per cent said they wanted more chess lessons, 94.5 per cent had played chess with a classmate in the previous week, and 87.5 per cent said they played chess regularly with friends or family. (The study was led by Professor Asad Islam (director, Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability, Monash Business School), and supported by Dr Wang Sheng Lee (fellow, Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability, Monash Business School) and Dr Aaron Nicholas (senior lecturer in the Department of Economics, Deakin Business School).
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the chance of spreading the virus. “A good old-fashioned scrub with soap and warm water is the best way to remove the norovirus from our hands and prevent passing it on to infect others. “Alcohol-based sanitiser is not very effective against bugs such as norovirus, which is the predominant cause of the current childcare outbreaks.” Dr Bolam says some illnesses such as norovirus have been relatively dormant over the last year but have increased in prevalence as restrictions ease – a trend seen in other jurisdictions across the country. Viral gastroenteritis is highly infectious. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, abdominal pain, headache and muscle aches. They can take up to three days to develop and usually last between one or two days, sometimes longer. Infants or children in childcare or school as well as staff who develop vomiting or diar-
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rhoea should stay at home for at least 48 hours after their symptoms have stopped. If symptoms are severe or they persist, people should see a GP for advice and testing. Anyone recovering from gastroenteritis should avoid visiting hospitals, childcare centres and aged-care facilities to avoid spreading the infection to those most vulnerable. Any person living in a household with someone who has gastroenteritis should refrain from visiting these high-risk facilities until at least 48 hours after the last person in the household has recovered.
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At Ranges Medical the goal is to support and empower the Macedon Ranges' community to take control of their own lifelong health and wellbeing. The team at Ranges Medical is committed to promoting health, wellbeing and disease prevention to all patients. Along with their GP and allied health services, the following classes run weekly in the community room. * Yoga classes are suitable for beginners or those with more experience. Everyone is encouraged to listen to their own body and to ‘change the pose to fit your body rather than change your body to fit the pose’. * Pre and post-natal classes are designed to help promote a healthy pregnancy, and prepare the body for labour and the rigours of life with a newborn. * Beginner/gentle exercise classes are designed for people who have a chronic illness or injury, or people who would just like to do some gentle exercise in a relaxed and friendly environment. For more information, call Ranges Medical's friendly reception team on 8373 5420.
Cases of viral gastroenteritis have increased in Victorian childcare centres this year with the number of outbreaks more than four times higher than the five-year average. And good old-fashioned handwashing with soap and water is still the best defence against spreading the bug. There have been 246 outbreaks of gastro notified from Victorian childcare centres so far this year. Victoria’s executive director for communicable disease, Dr Bruce Bolam, says the best way to prevent the gastro spreading is to keep children home until after they recover. “Gastroenteritis can spread quickly through settings such as childcare centres, where children play and interact closely with each other and can readily spread their bugs,” he says. “It is important for childcare centres to have good hygiene practices in place and to respond quickly with thorough cleaning if any children become ill. “Handwashing with soap and water is still the best personal hygiene method to minimize
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NOLAN BUILDS
Phone 0437 682 442
Located in Trentham - appointments at your home are available within Macedon Ranges, Hepburn and Mount Alexander Shires m 0408 282 434 t 03 5332 6606 e chantal@cbsfin.com.au w www.cbsfin.com.au Superannuation | Personal Insurance | Retirement planning | Savings & cash flow
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Mob: 0417 322 342 • Bus: 5422 2420 New Homes • Renovations • Septic and Sewer Roofing and Guttering • Blocked Drains Gas Fitting • General Plumbing KN243699
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BLUNCK - Ian
GREEN Delphine Lucy
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Dearest Ian, Thank you for your wonderful friendship, the amazing talents you used in helping Max to build our mud brick house and for helping me initially in making the stained glass windows `how I love those windows! Your hand print in the morter left by you on the bell tower is a constant reminder of that time and of our friendship. All our love Margaret, Max Eloise and Claire
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(nee McCall)
Jane MacFie Passed away peacefully at BUPA Woodend on 9th March 2021, aged 63. Dearly loved wife of Bruce. Just as you were you will always be, A beautiful part of our memory.
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HUDGSON
6.12.1924 -11.3.2021
Norman Dale (Dale)
Wife of William Joseph (Dec), Mother of Danny and Gwyn (Dec). Loved Mother-in-law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Remembered. Now at rest with `Bill and Gwyn`
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 7th March, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Aged 77 years.
Delphine’s family thank the dedicated and caring staff at Bupa Woodend. KN256207/L
MOLONEY Valerie
Passed away peacefully at Bendigo Hospice on 12th March 2021, Aged 81. Dearly loved wife of Leo, mother of Michelle, Kerri, Wendy, Sue, Paul and their families. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Forever loved. KN256252/L
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For friendly advice contact Kyneton 5422 1488 Castlemaine 5472 1788
Deaths
Betty Henchman 27.1.1926 - 11.3.2021 Passionate writer, photographer, artist and gardener. Worked as a local physiotherapist. Daughter of Rex Raymond Neal and Muriel Marrison, sister of John Neal. Mother of Julie, Grandmother of Katharine, Allan and Rebecca. Great grandmother of Artemis and Franklin. Active Anglican. Founding member of U3A. Fiercely independent. Passed away in her own home. Service at Castlemaine Anglican Church on Friday 19th March. For details and attendance registration please visit Betty’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.
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VALE WILLIAM GEORGE LOBB Late of `Woodlands` and ROMSEY Died 10th March 2021, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Elaine Loving father of David (dec), Ian (dec)., Anne, Richard and Duncan and their families. A Christian gentleman, a quirky sense of humour.
Dearly loved husband of Geraldine (dec) and Anne. Much loved father and father-in-law to Colin and Jenny, Sean and Jo, and Louise. Sadly missed Grandfather of Alexis, Zali, Max, Josh, Chloe, Darcy and Great-grandfather of Aylah Loved and cherished and missed forever KN256211/L
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Deaths
LOBB William George
Victoria Taylor
2.1.1930 - 10.3.2021 Only son of Will and Mary Lobb, brother of Pat (all dec). Dearly loved and loving husband of Elaine. Loving father of David (dec), Anne, Ian (dec), Richard and Duncan. Caring father-in-law of Peter, Donna and Clare. Special Pop to Nick; Penelope, Jamieson and Meg, Alexis and Lachy; Jacob, Hugo; Will and Isla. "Life and Love know no end" Please see Herald-Sun for funeral details.
Born Bendigo 18/07/1946. Passed away peacefully, Tuesday Evening, St John of God Hospital, Bendigo. Loved Daughter of Harold & Edith Exell (Both Dec). Loving Wife of Jim. Loving Mother to Julian, Roger & Simon. Loved Sister of Jill & Kaye.
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Died peacefully at Castlemaine Hospital. Vicky and I met forty years ago in print workshop in South Melbourne. From there we were involved in setting up two workshops in Carlton and Fitzroy. We adored the location and hugged in the cafes, pubs and music. We then moved to Castlemaine continuing our work in this extraordinary town, becoming closely involved with the many creative artists in the area. Vicky created prints with a wide range of subject matter including many portraits of women friends. As Van Gogh wrote in one of his letters, when die we take a journey to the stars. Goodbye my love - Paul
The Funeral Service to honour Robyn’s life will be held at the Community Centre, Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek on Thursday, March 25th 2021, commencing at 11.30am. At the conclusion of the Service, Robyn will be laid to rest at the Castlemaine Cemetery.
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Alice Emily Tait (nee Patching) Born 20th February 1935 Passed away Wednesday 10th March 2021 at Penhall Hostel, Castlemaine aged 86 years. Loving wife of Alex (dec). Dearly loved mother of Neil, Leigh (dec) and Jillian, and mother in law of Catherine. Cherished Nan of Tristan and Fan, Ally and Dave, Hugh and Raffy, and Sophie. Great Nan of Violet and Scarlet. In silence the leaves of memories fall, with tender love we gather them all, within our hearts we store them deep, those special memories are ours to keep. A memorial service to celebrate Alice’s life will be held in the Church of Christ, Blakeley Road, Castlemaine on Thursday (March 18) commencing at 2.00pm. A private cremation will be held prior to this service.
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A funeral service to celebrate the life of Norman (Dale) Hudgson will be held at the Owen Mohan Memorial Chapel, Cnr Nixon and Corio Streets, Shepparton TODAY Tuesday, 16th March, 2021 commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by a private cremation. No flowers by request, donations in lieu to the Peter Copulos Cancer and Wellness Centre Shepparton would be greatly appreciated. Envelopes available at the service. Owen Mohan Funerals Shepparton 5821 2884
A private cremation will follow.
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Deaths
Mary Louise Thompson
MCAINSH A Service to Celebrate the Life of Jane McAinsh will be held at the Thomas J. Scott Memorial Chapel, 5 Piper Street Kyneton on WEDNESDAY (Mar. 17th 2021) at 1.30 p.m.
MURPHY David Bradley David’s family would like to thank everyone for their flowers, cards, tributes and participation in his send-off both at the RSL and at the Shamrock on the 5th February. His organ donations have and will continue to give someone else the chance for a better life. - Our Family.
In Memoriam CHESHIRE - Tim Two years since you were taken from us. Every day is a struggle to comprehend what we have lost. Thinking of you every moment of the day my beautiful boy. - Mum. KN256245/L
GODDEN — Peter March 1972 Remembered always and forever in our hearts. — Dad, Mum and your loving family. x
Private Cremation In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Council in Jane’s memory would be appreciated.
Always Treasured
Former vesteryman, lifetime presence St.Paul’s Anglican Church Romsey. He will be missed greatly. FOREVER WITH THE LORD
HUDGSON
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MERRITT (Nee; EXELL) Robyn Gail
Bereavement Thanks
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Mary passed away peacefully on 12/03/2021 at Penhall, Castlemaine, her home for the past seven years. Our sincere thanks to all the incredible, supportive staff at Penhall. Mary’s commitment to the Community included her years teaching Photography and Art at Castlemaine Technical College, involvement with the Local Art and Craft movement, her work with Buda Historic Home and Garden, her research book about the Castlemaine Gaol, Continuing Education and U3A. Mary’s family invite our Community and her Friends to share their thoughts/memories or photos of Mary. Please leave your messages on Mary’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals. A private family ceremony will be held. Mary’s capable, creative, compassionate personality as well as her Open Garden and her Photographic work will be remembered by many. Mary will be deeply missed.
Perkins Daryl Scott
1987 - 2019 Two years have passed since you left us. We miss you and love you heaps. Love Mum, Dad, Aaron and all your friends. RIP
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MOLONEY
A Service to Celebrate the Life of Valerie Moloney will be held at the Thomas J. Scott Memorial Chapel, 5 Piper Street, Kyneton on WEDNESDAY (17th March 2021) at 10.30 am.
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Private Cremation KN256253/L
For friendly advice contact Kyneton 5422 1488 Castlemaine 5472 1788
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In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Australian Alzheimers Research Foundation. KN256256/L
Mary Louise Thompson 16.03.1932 - 12.03.2021 Rest in peace now. A woman well ahead of her time. We are so grateful to have been inspired by your strength and creativity. “Just give your breath back to the trees and the wind.” All our love, Louise, Coco & Hetty xxx
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TRIMBLE, Ian Charles “Trims”
Of Rosella QLD, formerly VIC. Passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Wednesday March 3, 2021, aged 64. Beloved partner of Paula. Adored father of Ryder. Cherished stepfather of Bendle, Arky, Louis, Charley and Kyle. Dearly loved by all his grandchildren and the rest of his respective family. Privately cremated as per his wishes. KN256147/L
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MISSING from Hill Drive, Kyneton. 3 miniture goats, 2 x brown & white, 1 x grey. Family pets. Reward offered for information leading to safe return. Ph 0438 644 120.
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Lots of Love from Diane, Wendy & Greg, Greg & Kerry, Bronwyn & Kevin, 16 Grandchildren & 17 Great Grandchildren. KN256145/L
Business for Sale
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HAIRDRESSING SALON Busy Castlemaine Salon
invite you to a free talk and display on wildlife nest-boxes followed by morning tea. Sunday 28th March 10am. Main entrance Ennis Road, Kyneton Registration essential. Places limited Email - friends@ blackhillreservekyneton. com.au Contact - Wanda 0419 301 083
THE Barker Shop dog and cat grooming. Ph 0428 754 840 or 5422 2614.
Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc.
Annual General Meeting Monday, April 12 7.30 pm Watts Pavillion Kyneton Showgrounds All Welcome. KN256196/J
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TIMBER YARD HAND/DELIVERY DRIVER Based in Campbells Creek, Mt Alexander Timber & Hardware is proudly supplying the building sector with superior customer service and quality products. Due to increased growth, we currently have an opportunity at our Campbells Creek location for an experienced Timber Yard Hand/Delivery Driver to join our dynamic team. This role is full-time/casual, with the possibility of weekend work and reports directly to the Site Manager. Responsibilities for this role would include: • To provide and ensure the provision of excellent customer service. • Pick and pull timber orders from racks, restock racks with timber and rotate stock. • Store and pack the timber using forklift. • Assist with preparation of materials and delivery of goods to customer. • Occupational Health and Safety minded. • Maintaining a clean and safe workplace. Requirements; • Forklift licence • MR Truck licence
Classi ieds
CLASSIFIIEDS CLASSIFIEDS
5422 1488 Kyneton 5472 1788 Castlemaine
Employment
• Preferred current Agents Representative certificate and previous Property Management experience • Manage all aspects of property management with a medium sized portfolio • A valid driver’s licence and reliable car • Comprehensive knowledge of Console Cloud would be advantageous but not essential • Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, in providing support to other members of the Property Management team • Above average paid rate and commissions apply Please send your resume to mboyd@rtedgarmr.com.au
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Ron & Polly Bowen (nee Oates) celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary on March 17th.
ELPHINSTONE CEMETERY TRUST
Property Management
To apply for this position, please forward your resume and a covering letter to 125 Main Road Campbells Creek 3451 or email: sales@mathardware.com.au by 23rd March 2021. KN256226/L
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SPAGHETTI BAR
Experienced and professional wait staff. Kitchen hand, weekends only. Contact: daniel@spaghettibar. com.au KN256003/L
WE’RE HIRING Central Steel Build is continuously growing, we are always keen to support the local community. CURRENT POSITION AVAILABLE:
Welders / Fabricators
Motel in Kyneton
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The Glenlyon Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment to ensure that the trust’s membership accurately reflects the composition of the community it serves. Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years and are responsible to the Minister for Health for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under the control of the trust, including the provision of future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history. Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. In addition, the Department of Health provides free governance training to all trust members. Current and previous cemetery trust members may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process. More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www2.health.vic. gov.au/public-health/cemeteries-and-crematoria/ cemetery-trust-appointments/class-b-cemeterytrust-appointments To register your interest please contact the Glenlyon Cemetery Trust as follows within two weeks of the date of this advertisement: p. 5348 7539 The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. This includes appropriate representation of women, people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse and intersex people.
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CLEANER WANTED Casual position, mornings only. Experience preferred. Must be organised, reliable and with a good eye for detail. Must be prepared to follow COVID cleaning procedures. Weekend work will be required. Ph 5422 2011
GLENLYON CEMETERY TRUST
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The Elphinstone Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment to ensure that the trust’s membership accurately reflects the composition of the community it serves. Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years and are responsible to the Minister for Health for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under the control of the trust, including the provision of future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history. Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. In addition, the Department of Health provides free governance training to all trust members. Current and previous cemetery trust members may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process. More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www2.health.vic. gov.au/public-health/cemeteries-and-crematoria/ cemetery-trust-appointments/class-b-cemeterytrust-appointments To register your interest please contact the Elphinstone Cemetery Trust as follows within two weeks of the date of this advertisement: p. 5473 3363 The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. This includes appropriate representation of women, people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse and intersex people.
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KYNETON CEMETERY TRUST The Kyneton Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment to ensure that the trust’s membership accurately reflects the composition of the community it serves. Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years and are responsible to the Minister for Health for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under the control of the trust, including the provision of future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history. Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. In addition, the Department of Health provides free governance training to all trust members. Current and previous cemetery trust members may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process. More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www2. health.vic.gov.au/public-health/cemeteries-andcrematoria/cemetery-trust-appointments/classb-cemetery-trust-appointments To register your interest please contact the Kyneton Cemetery Trust as follows within two weeks of the date of this advertisement: m. 0407 886 225
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Tigers make grand final
After a delayed start to the Country Basketball League season from the normal October tip-off, the 2020/21 season commenced in early January with Kyneton CBL again entering two teams in the north-west conference. The season concluded on Saturday March 6 with the grand finals held in Maryborough this year. Kyneton CBL's men's and women's teams had an outstanding season. The Kyneton women's team did their town proud making it to the grand final for the first time in Kyneton CBL's short history in the league. The women played Bendigo, the defending champions, with the efforts of Kyneton’s Brooke Mangan (10
points), Michelle Fletcher (10 points), Amelia Jarvis (five points) and Alex Strawhorn (11 points) reflecting the teamwork and Tiger spirit the team had demonstrated all season. Bendigo was too strong in the end with the final score Bendigo 73 to Kyneton 50. The Kyneton's men's team made the finals for the first time and were defeated in the semi-final by the eventual premiers, Bendigo. Home game crowds have been exceptional this season, especially in the home women's semi-final versus Maryborough, and the support of Kyneton's sponsors and Tiger fans in these difficult times was very much appreciated by the Kyneton CBL committee.
Back row from left to right, Kim Strawhorn (Assistant Coach), Adi Cameron, Michelle Fletcher, Jess Mangan, Bec Dekazos, Grace Cooper, Alex Strawhorn, Adrian Adams (Coach) Front row left to right, Mackenzie Cameron, Rochelle Mangan, Chelsie Alcaraz, Emily Attard, Brooke Mangan, Amelia Jarvis.
Rain impacts finals fortunes in CDCA
Castlemaine District Cricket Association grand finals got underway Friday evening with Harcourt hosting Barkers Creek in the Women's showdown. Harcourt finished on top of the ladder and Barkers Creek were vying for back-to-back premiership honours. At the conclusion of a top evening of competition, Barkers Creek emerged victorious and claimed the 2020-2021 Premiership Cup. The final capped off the second successful season of women’s cricket in the area. This year the CDCA welcomed Maiden Gully and Guildford Cricket Clubs into the women’s competition. The feedback from players has been really positive and everyone is looking forward to doing it all again next season with the addition of another team as Newstead joins the competition for the 2021/22 season. If you are interested in getting involved in the social women’s cricket competition (no experience or skills required), contact your local cricket club via their Facebook page or speak to the CDCA women’s representative Jo Martin on 0407 844 093. Unfortunately rain hampered play for Saturday's senior grand finals in A Grade, A Reserve and B Grade. A Grade A Grade sides Castlemaine United and Barkers Creek are playing a 'Best of Three' finals format. Satur-
Trentham golf Proceeds from the annual charity day teams event on Saturday will go to assist the ongoing work of Trentham Historical Society. A capacity 34 teams (136 players) took part in the event with early starters having the best of the fluctuating weather conditions. The nett winners were Max Pearson, Kent Newton, Rob Ellis and Colin Salmon with a 52.375 tally. The scratch prize went to the Midlands combination of Chris Murphy, Shane Fisher, Adrian Smith and Brendan Robinson with a 63 off the stick The historical society is very appreciate of the club’s support. Last Wednesday, over 70 players participated in the President/Captain and Guest Day. The Canadian foursomes winners were Angela Cordell and Adrienne Fievez (Gisborne) with 70.125. Runners-up were Helen Young and her guest Anne Harbison with 73.625.
day's match saw United make 1-67 with Brian Brasher hitting 45 before rain washed out play and the match was declared a draw. On Sunday a big crowd turned out at the Camp Reserve in sunny autumn conditions to watch game two. Castlemaine United won the toss and elected to bat first and made 9-158(cc). Nicholas Kearton 50 and Levi Chaffey 26* top scored for United, while Darby Semmens excelled with the ball taking 5-44 for Barkers Creek. Unfortunately, despite some good batting performances by Sean Smith 36, Darby Semmens 31 and Ben Leech 31 the side fell short of the target with 136 and lost game two. The pick of the bowlers for United were J Chaffey 2-26 and Nicholas Kearton 2-43. The premiership victor will now be decided in game three of the series this Saturday, March 20 at the Camp Reserve at 1pm. A Reserve In A Reserve, the final between Hepburn 3-63 and Newstead was washed out. As a result top of the ladder Hepburn were declared premiers for the 2020-2021 season. B Grade In B Grade, the final between Muckleford 2-59 and Guildford was abandoned and top side Muckleford were declared the premiers 2020-2021.
Woodend golf Home-course knowledge paid off on Thursday in the annual Ruby McKenzie Salver Tournament. With women from 10 different clubs competing, it was Woodend’s Jan Graeffe, Cheryl Payne and Frances Bowen who ended up as outright winners with a combined 88 points, four clear of a Seymour trio. In ideal conditions, scores did not meet some expectations, with the day’s best being a fine 38 points from Romsey’s Elaine Scanlan, the C-grade winner. Ricky Rickman (Seymour) was best in A-grade with 36, and Sheryn Mitchell (Midlands) had 28 to top B-grade on a countback. The teams event went to Rickman, and Trentham’s Veronica Maher and Sue Byrne, with the veterans winner Kaylene Cruise (Lancefield). Appreciation was expressed to T. J. Scott & Son for again supporting the tournament. Saturday stableford: Greg Mayne (handicap 22) with 42 points.
Romsey golf With heavy rain predicted for mid-afternoon, the club’s call for an early hit-off on Saturday paid off. Nearly everyone in the first qualifying round of the Algie Mitchell Shield were back in the clubrooms before the rain arrived. Mick Squire (handicap 4) scored 38 stableford points to edge out Josh Squire (41) on a countback, with Rowan Stott (17) on 37 and Chris Manktelow (34) 36. Robert Bretherton and Michael Nichills Snr were NTPs. Entry fees for the day were doubled, with half going to the Drummond Golf cancer research fund. Last Wednesday seemed a day for good scoring, but Rob Slade (18) was the only consistent player with 39 stableford points. Jenny Hartley (23) was runnerup, with Darlene Barker third on 26. Nine holes: Hugh Williams first, from Bruce Robb. Rob Slade NTP.
Mt Macedon golf A countback was needed to determine the winners of Mt Macedon’s three-person gentsomes on Saturday. Alex Fraser, Ryan Toholka and Damien Leatch rocketed home with 50 points on the back nine to total 93, edging out Steve and Mark Hohmann and Luke Robinson on the countback. Jane Bunn’s prediction of a foggy and misty morning on Wednesday materialized, but scores were good in the par event, with eight players returning handicap or better tallies. A-grade went to Shooter Dawson (17) with +2, and Graeme Bonzack +4 topped B-grade. The summer match play event is at the semi-finals stage after close quarter-finals, with Phil Thomas v Greg Mighal and David Watt v M. Shepherd for places in the final.
Lancefield golf Dale Schmitt took out Lancefield’s monthly medal on Saturday, with rain making conditions difficult for much of the round. B-grader Schmitt carded 88-16-72 to edge out Bert Parks on a countback. Denis Davenport was the A-grade winner with 80-7-73, and Mick Cruise was best in C-grade with 105-30-75. Wednesday ladies medal: Lyn Murchison nett 67. Tuesday stroke: Peter McGill two shots clear of Ross Farrar. Good luck to the club’s three teams in the opening round of Dalhousie pennant this Sunday. The A-grade side plays Hidden Valley at Mt Macedon, and the other sides take on Woodend and Kilmore.
Kyneton golf Irish Day popular The recent Irish three-person stableford attracted 32 teams (96 ladies in all) to Kyneton. Outright winners were the Kyneton No. 1 team of Lorna Beaumont (36 handicap) Kate Thomas (26) and Jenny Baillie (45) with 99 points. A Box Hill team was runner-up with 97, and a Kyneton/Curlewis entry third on 93. Longest drive – Di Byrne (Seymour) and Myra Fisher (Box Hill). The best-dressed Irish theme team was Lancefield’s Wendy Nicholas, Carol Mee and Sandra Stevens. Last week was very busy, with daily results as follows: Monday: Mixed American foursomes winners were Cate Thomas and Rick O’Donnell with 88-20.25-67.75 from Jenny McSwain sn Nick Williamson 84-15-69. Pat Clohesy and Damiens Summers were NTP winners. Tuesday ladies: A-grade went to Deidre Dawes 90-21-69 from Marg Scoble 98-24-74. B – Teaote Davies 99-30-69 from Liz Turang 109-39-70. Dawes and Davies won the first round of the silver spoon, with Dawes and Merilyn Hoysted NTP. Wednesday: Men’s stableford Col Cooney (23 handicap) 35 points, from Peter Cameron (14) 34. Ladies – Teaote Davies (29) 39. Mark Russell and Tony Dibella NTPs. Saturday: Second qualifying round of club championships: A – Nick Williamson 76-9-67 fro Mark Sciberas 78-8-70. B – David Moore 79-11-68 on countback from Terry Kot 81-13-68. C – David Strk 89-24-65 fro Bing Biscocho 90-23-67. Ladies – Robyn MacRae 99-24-5. NTPs to Williamson, MacRae, Nakim Akkurt, Noel Alldis and Dvid Moore (also super pin). GOOD FRIDAY SPECIAL: Two-person Ambrose (any combination) 9.30am for 10am shotgun start ($30 per player with proceeds to Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Entries to Jason McClure (jasmcclure@hotmail.com) or 0439 326 530 or Jesper Hansen (jeztile@bigpond.com) or 0419 590 241.
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Lancefield’s Michel Linehan and Gary Dickenson after their victory in the region over 60s final. Photos: Anthony McCabe
Kyneton’s Peter Ryan in action during regional fours final at Buninyong.
Kyneton Golf’s Graham Edwards in action.
Rain disrupts bowls Now two grand finals on Sunday
Bill West Consistent rain on Saturday afternoon played havoc with Central Highlands pennant bowls preliminary finals. The wash-up from three matches that were curtailed through rain is that they will all continue this Saturday, with two of the three grand finals being on this Sunday. The division two grand final will be on Saturday afternoon at Kyneton. The rain that was forecast and duly arrived created all sorts of headaches for the CHBD hierarchy trying to juggle how to complete the preliminary finals and stage the grand finals with competing club interests at stake. Almost an impossible situation to keep everyone completely happy, and the outcome has seemingly become a talking point in some quarters. Now it's a case of getting on with pro-
ceedings, and wishing grand final participants all the best. In the past, Sunday grand finals in the CHBD have attracted large crowds of spectators. Aware that rain was imminent, CHBD secretary Ian Guymer sent a message to all clubs at 10.03am on Saturday morning. This stated: "Should today’s games be washed out then they will be replayed next Saturday, March 20, with Grand Finals held Saturday after, March 27". The rain arrived and subsequently there was serious reconsideration, with the final outcome thus: This Saturday: Division one: The preliminary final between Kyneton and Kyneton Golf restarts at Lancefield at 1.30pm. At present, 21 ends remain to be played, with Kyneton in the box seat leading by 20 shots. Lancefield awaits the winner in the grand final.
Midweek finals
Central Highlands midweek bowls finals are being played today (Tuesday) after semi-finals and preliminary finals were both completed last week. Today’s grand finals: Division 1 -- Gisborne v Romsey at Kyneton; Division 2 – Kilmore v Kyneton at Trentham; Division 3 – Diggers Rest v Woodend at Kyneton. Scores in matches last week were: Div. 1 semi-finals: Gisborne 70 d Romsey 54; Kyneton 75 d Kyneton Golf 53. Preliminary final: Romsey 55 d Kyneton 48 Div. 2 semi-finals: Kilmore 58 d Kyneton 51; Macedon 68 d Gisborne1 39. Preliminary final: Kyneton 66 d Macedon 53. Div. 3 semi-finals: Diggers Rest 36 d Woodend 32; Macedon 41 d Romsey 36. Preliminary final: Woodend 38 d Macedon 34.
Friday races
Four meetings are coming up at Kyneton racecourse over the next six weeks, the first one being this Friday (March 19). “Intending patrons still need to pre-register to come to the races,” stated Lisa Evans, Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club event and operations manager. The racing industry is still operating under the Public Events Framework. “While the reasons to leave your seat have eased, we still have allocated seating restrictions in place,” Ms Evans said. There are expected to be at least eight races at Kyneton on Friday, with acceptances declared tomorrow. The other three race meetings coming up soon for Kyneton are on Monday March 29, Saturday April 17, and Monday May 3.
The division two preliminary final restarts between Kyneton Golf and Romsey at 10.15am at Kyneton, with one shot the difference and plenty of ends remaining. Trentham will then play the winner in the division two grand final at 1.30pm. The division three preliminary final between Woodend and Gisborne restarts at 9.45am. This Sunday: Division one grand final involving Lancefield (second semi-final winner) and either Kyneton or Kyneton Golf – venue either Kyneton or Kyneton Golf depending on the preliminary final outcome with roll-up at 1.15pm. The division three grand final involving Trentham and the winner of the restarted preliminary final will be at the same venue as division one. Regional play-offs in individual events took place at Kyneton on Sunday, with Lancefield’s Gary Dickenson and Michael Linehan winning the Over 60s pairs title, and
Sue Holmes and Louise Ball going down by two shots in the women’s Over 60s. Trentham supporters will be able to see two grand finals with their teams involved this weekend – one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Lancefield club president Sue Holmes has called on club members and supporters to turn out in force and support their team on Sunday, with the Tigers keen to make amends for last season’s division one grand final loss against Kyneton. It’s certainly been an interesting season, with just six teams in the top division. Next season Kilmore and Broadford clubs will join Central Highlands -- these two clubs meet in the Central Association’s division one grand final at Kilmore this Saturday. Kilmore beat Broadford by 12 shots in the second semi-final, and Broadford thrashed Wallan 80 shots to 50 in the preliminary final.
High hopes for Haystacks Bill West
Impeccably bred Haystacks Calhoun is the newest addition to Danielle Chapman’s stables at North Woodend, and he impressed with a fast finishing win at Ballarat last week. Named after a towering American wrestler who weighed in at over 600lbs and spent nearly 20 years on the international scene, the three-year-old was beset with problems before being purchased by the Chapmans. "He originally sold for $170,000, and had several preparations but there were shin soreness setbacks. He was gelded but other problems, including barrier behaviour, were also drawbacks," Chapman said. "Steve (Danielle’s husband) is always on the lookout for a good prospect, and he saw Haystacks Calhoun in an online sale. He was a bargain basement buy, and had eight weeks' work under his belt at that stage. "A promising third at a recent Kyneton jump out gave us hope, and he debuted last month for at Pakenham over 1000m, finishing third after missing the start by six lengths. "He’s a gentle horse, easy to train, and the whole family (all listed in the ownership) are excited." In the $35,000 Maiden over 1150m
Named after a legendary American wrestler, Haystacks Calhoun is pictured with Danielle and Steve Chapman after his narrow win in the Haymarket Maiden Plate at Ballarat. Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos at Ballarat, Haystacks Calhoun started at 16-1 and was slowly away, but experienced jockey Craig Newitt produced a masterly ride, gaining a split in the straight to edge out favourite Kasami in a tight finish. Haystacks Calhoun is likely to have his next start at Ballarat later this month. Chapman had to do some research on the horse's unusual name. If the galloper lives up to his namesake, he will end up being a champion. From the late 1950s to the early 1970s, Haystacks Calhoun was one of
the ‘big names’ in world wrestling, his huge size often intimidating opponents. A company selling king-sized beds even featured Haystacks and blonde bombshell actress Jayne Mansfield endorsing extra-firm mattresses! BACK IN WORK Lightly raced Snappy Magnus, a winner for the Chapmans on New Year's Day at Kyneton, is expected to be ready to race soon. "He was galloped on at his last start at Flemington, and went for a five weeks spell. He’s just come back into work," the trainer said.
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Lancefield’s women premiers Bill West
Lancefield created history on Sunday by becoming the first club to win Gisborne District Cricket Association's women's premiership. Promoted as the Kookaburra Women’s League in its first season, the competition attracted four teams – Lancefield, Sunbury, Bacchus Marsh and Darley. The GDCA expects more clubs to field teams next season with the growth of under-age girls' teams assisting as a catalyst for clubs to field under-age women's sides. Lancefield, the smallest club involved, is proud to go thorough the season undefeated, winning both a semi-final and grand final convincingly at Gisborne on Sunday. GDCA president Rob McIntyre extended hearty congratulations to the premiers, and the other three competing teams, on their trailblazing efforts this season.
"The girls had a fabulous day," declared Lancefield club secretary Pauline Goodes. The Gardiner and Sankey ovals were used for the semifinals in the 20 overs per side format. Lancefield scored freely to compile 6/161 against Bacchus Marsh, which managed 7/109. In the other semi-final, Sunbury 6/104 dismissed Darley for 74. In the grand final on Gardiner Oval, Lancefield scored 6/135 with Sunbury being restricted to 2/96. The Lancefield premiership lineup comprised Emily Consiglio (captain), Bethany Richardt, Brianna Woodburn, Carolyn Cusack, Ellanor Carboon, Rachael Williamson, Brooke and Nat Jeffrey, Sharon White, Molly Consiglio and Olivia Goodes. The Lancefield premiership lineup comprised Emily Consiglio (captain), Bethany Richardt, Brianna Macedon is one club hopeWoodburn, Carolyn Cusack, Ellanor Carboon, Rachael Williamson, Brooke and Nat Jeffrey, Sharon White, ful of being able to field a Molly Consiglio and Olivia Goodes. women’s team next season.
Gisborne, Romsey exit McIntyre Cup Bill West
The McIntyre Cup hopes of Gisborne and Romsey disappeared in rain interrupted semi-finals spread over two days at the weekend. The prestigious cricket grand final in the GDCA will now be fought out by the two top sides, Bacchus Marsh and Sunbury United. Gisborne, reigning premiers from last season after COVID 19 prevented the grand final being played, simply did not make enough runs to seriously challenge Bacchus Marsh; Romsey saw the competition’s number one batsman, Dilan Chandima, deliver yet another century and then sustained three run outs under pressure in a formidable run chase with the last nine wickets crashing for less than 50 runs. Bacchus Marsh, at home in the grand final, is entitled to be a warm favourite with Alex Porter, Keiran Atkin and James Lidgett in form with the bat; United’s hopes would seem to rest largely with another big innings from Chandima – favourite for
the Sullivan Medal. The forecast rain made grounds slow and slippery on Saturday, with Gisborne lost openers Mick Allen and Darren Ward to be 2-37 when play stopped at Maddingly Park. Resuming on Sunday, a fine 46 from Patrick McKenna offered hope, but the tight Marsh attack kept the game under control in a final tally of 9/132 c.c. (Watson 3-20, Calvitto 2-25, Spiteri 2-25). Gisborne’s bowlers did not have enough to defend, specially when Atkin (former Wallan star) blazed a quick 34) and Porter dug in. Allen dismissed Marsh skipper James Lidgett for 18, but Porter finished unbeaten on 56 in a winning tally of 4/133 (Allen 2-17). Romsey, playing United at Clarke Oval in Sunbury, found the home side 1/129 when rain halted play on Saturday. The Redbacks’ bowlers kept the scoring in check for quite some time, but could not break through. Chandima, spilt on the boundary just after he had reach a half century,
showed his class. He went on to score 100 (10 fours, one six) from 108 deliveries and set Romsey a task chasing 6/211 c.c. on a slow ground. Ben Way and Taylor Stevenson began well before the latter departed for 26, then Way and Chris Burkett combined to take the tally to under 100 needed and nine wickets in hand – but the run rate had blown out to beyond 7.5 an over. Burkett’s dismissal for 33 was a blow, and three runs out soon followed with fine fielding by the home side. Way top scored with 63 in a lengthy stay, and the innings soon folded, all out for 154 in 37.1 overs. Paceman Mendis claimed 3-17 and Chandima 2-31. Would it have been different if Romsey had won the last home and away game against Woodend, and earned a home final? We’ll never know. The Gisborne and Romsey clubs are retaining strong lower-grade premiership prospects with each having two sides in grand finals.
Macedon scrapes home in thriller Bill West
Macedon won a thrilling Jensen Shield semi-final against East Sunbury by one run on Sunday, earning a grand final berth against a strong Romsey combination that accounted for Kyneton. Macedon reached 3/84 before rain prevented any further play at Tony Clarke Reserve on Saturday, and ended up being dismissed for 142. East Sunbury replied with 8/141 in a cliff hanger, with Stephen Coleman taking two key wickets in 2-8 from eight overs. At home, flag-favourite Romsey hit up a healthy 8/176c.c. and bowled Kyneton out for 114. Two Wallan players scored centuries as their teams reached grand finals. Todd Keenan was 108 not out in a formidable 2/216 c.c. against Rupertswood all out for 184 in a Johnstone Shield semi-final, and Brad Bishop blitzed 101 (11 fours, two sixes against Bacchus Marsh in division four).
Lancefield and Trentham scored easy wins in their respective divisions to advance to grand finals. Scores from semi-finals included: Division 1: Gisborne 126 (C. Jackson 46) d Bacchus Marsh 8/121, which suffered through three top-order run outs. Division 2: Wallan 80 (Harrison 3-7, Richardt 3-8) lost to Lancefield 4/81 (M. Caton 26, Millar 20); Bacchus Marsh 7/195.c.c (Huxtable 59 n.o.) d Blackwood 9/178. Division 3: Kyneton 8/101 c.c (Stokes 29 – Sartori four wickets, Cowell three) lost to Trentham 3/104; Rupertswood 8/151 c.c. d Sunbury 8/150. Division 4: Melton Centrals 9/202 c.c. d Hanging Rock 119 (Oliver Watt 45). Club North: Romsey 9/208 (Paul Brady 92, Matt Burkett 48, Luke Chew 39) d Wallan White 62.; Gisborne Red 5/186 d Macedon 78. Club South: Gisborne 45 (Kouzomos 5-2) lost to St Anthonys 2/46; Rupertswood 8/146c.c. d Sunbury 42.
Malmsbury – by one run!
In a remarkable finish on Sunday, Malmsbury division one cricketers held their nerve under pressure to defeat Woodend by ONE run. Now Malmsbury hosts the grand final at the MCG this Saturday against fourthplaced Gisborne – winners by five runs over Bacchus Marsh in a low-scoring thriller. Rain disruptions on Saturday forced matches to be completed on Sunday in almost all grades, and Malmsbury resumed at 1/85 from 19 overs at Gilbert Gordon Oval on Sunday, eventually being dismissed for 170. In-form Matt Cox followed up his 126 in the previous match to score 63 (10 fours) and David Nolte 19, Guy Nelson 16, Ryder Blizzard 15 and Nathan Fisher and Palmy Singh - both 13 - made useful runs. Extras contributed 22. Brandon Sliwczynski captured 5-39 from eight overs for the Woodsmen. Pacemen Blizzard and Kyle Fisher put the brakes on Woodend’s early batsmen, and despite a couple of missed chances, good fielding helped push the required run rate up. Matt Cox captured the key wickets of Marcus Stewart 33 and captain Brett Gardner 46, and with fours overs remaining, Woodend needed 30 for victory. Cox and JD Singh bowled tightly, and in a dramatic finish Woodend finished at 4/169 with Xavier Tadd unbeaten on 40. Malmsbury CC hopes there is a large attendance of supporters at the MCG on Saturday for the grand final.
Go girls
Go Girls is happening in Kyneton. If low-key, fun soccer (football) is your thing and you're aged 12-14 this is your big chance. Go Girls is designed for girls to experience, learn and practise soccer in an inclusive and fun environment. No experience is needed, this is a social format and can be played by girls of all levels of fitness and experience. It's on until April 21 on Wednesdays from 5pm6pm at Barkly Square, Beauchamp Street, Kyneton and is free with costs covered by Kyneton District Soccer Club.
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