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MIGHTY MEDAL EFFORT Lisa Dennis

Castlemaine's Remembrance Day service held special significance for one local family with the presentation of a set of replacement war medals.

The medals were presented to Pat Fischer by Leading Senior Constable Grant Kendall of Castlemaine Police in recognition of her late father-in-law Frank Fischer's service in World War II. The original medals were stolen from a Walmer property about five years ago.

LSC Kendall was among the officers to speak to Ms Fischer after the incident and said as an ex-serviceman it really struck a real chord with him.

He encouraged her to make a formal report and in the years since has made enquiries at secondhand dealers across the country in a bid to track down the medals, but sadly they have never been recovered. The investigation remains ongoing.

In July last year, LSC Kendall decided to surprise Ms Fischer by having the medals replaced and began what he estimated would be a three-month effort to research and replace them.

Nineteen months later the dedicated police officer has scoured the country and beyond for replacements and learnt a great deal about the incredible life story of Frank Fischer into the bargain.

He was proud to finally be able to present the medals to Ms Fischer at Thursday's Remembrance Day service.

LSC Kendall said it was fitting the presentation should happen on Remembrance Day given Frank's service in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Frank trained under World War I pilot Charlie Pitt before the outbreak of World War II. He joined the RAAF in 1939 and spent seven years in service of his country.

Frank served in Syria where he flew Tomahawk fighter aircraft out of Hama and survived being shot down twice.

In June 1941, he was shot down behind enemy lines and was missing for 12 days. He was presumed dead but had been befriended by a group of nomadic Arabs who dressed him as an Arab and escorted him back to safety.

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Leading Senior Constable Grant Kendall of Castlemaine Police proudly presents the replacement medals to Pat Fischer at Thursday’s service.

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He lived on to fight another day and in November that same year was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross after preventing an attack on Allied Forces forward landing grounds.

Despite a mechanical defect that saw his windscreen covered in oil, Frank spotted nine German Messerschmitt 109s about to machine-gun aircraft on the landing grounds. He engaged and destroyed one of the hostile aircraft and attacked three more before having to abandon his own. As a result of his actions the attack on the allied planes was thwarted.

He later flew domestic aircraft for TAA. Frank flew the first delivery of jetliners out from the US to Australia. He was revered in the aviation industry and in 1960 was awarded the Order of British Empire Medal for his work as the chief training officer for the TAA. He flew airliners for 33 years before retiring in 1980.

LSC Kendall thanked all those who made the presentation possible including; the Defence Department Honours and Awards Unit, deputy secretary Angela Turnbull at the Central Chancery of the

Orders of Knighthood at St James Palace in London, the Castlemaine RSL who assisted with the purchase of the British Empire Medal, David Dalgliesh of Bendigo Medals who kindly mounted the medals, and Sgt Mick Peckham who supported the project. He also thanked Ms Fischer for her patience as he attempted the challenging task of chasing down each of the 10 medals across Australia and the world.

"It is a bittersweet moment. I am pretty disgusted to think that someone would steal someone's war medals," he said.

"Medals are something that you earn and that he received for fighting for and defending the freedom of our country.

"But on a positive side it has brought a lot of good people out of the woodwork who have assisted me through the journey and I just hope it goes a long way in helping Pat recover from the theft of Frank's medals," he said.

Ms Fischer was moved to tears by the presentation, thanking LSC Grant Kendall for his tireless efforts, David Dalgliesh for his generous contribution, and the RSL for their kind support.

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Soft plastics will soon be easier to recycle in the Macedon Ranges.

Macedon Ranges Council is conducting a six-month soft plastics recycling trial with Victorian Regional Recyclers.

Residents are encouraged to recycle their soft plastics by taking them to council's transfer stations in Kyneton, Woodend or Romsey. The service will be free for all shire residents and businesses.

The council defines soft plastics as "plastics that can be scrunched in your hand and bounce back to their original shape, or flexible films such as bubble wrap or cling wrap".

These plastics cannot be recycled through the co-mingled kerbside recycling bin as they get stuck in the trucks and sorting machinery, and can cause costly damage.

Visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au/soft-plastics for a comprehensive list of what can and cannot be recycled as part of the soft plastics recycling trial.

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As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading the Bendigo and Echuca lines to deliver three new stations and more frequent trains to Echuca, Epsom and Eaglehawk. We’re also upgrading the Sunbury Line to make it quicker and easier to get to universities, hospitals and jobs in Melbourne.

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News Small town, big fireworks.

While the Kyneton Showgrounds will be closed this year, the fireworks spectacular is being designed to be seen for miles.

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because the showgrounds would be closed, he would have twice the space to be able to use much larger fireworks.

“It will be absolutely huge compared with what we have done in the past,” he said. “The size of the fireworks will be enormous and they were still pretty big at past shows.”

Where he usually uses a lot of ground effects for the crowds in front of the grandstand, with no one near the oval this year, he can use aerial shells that are five times bigger.

“The size of the fireworks has increased dramatically,” he said. “Where the display normally shoots 40 metres into the sky, this year the fireworks will reach 100 metres or more depending on weather conditions. You will be able to see them for miles around.”

The fireworks start at 9pm this Friday, November 19, rain, hail or shine. The Kyneton Show will return for its 160th show on November 18-19, 2022.

hide. That could be a blanket over a table or their crate or cage for smaller animals. * You can also draw the curtains but Dr McIntyre says animals are more worried by loud noise than the lights.

Dr McIntyre says if you’re still concerned get advice from an animal behaviourist or your vet who may recommend medication, pheromones or other techniques.

“There are some recordings you can use to desensitise the animal over time,” he said. “There are also special 'thunder coats' that apply gentle pressure over the whole body to calm the animal.

“The vast majority of animals can learn to adapt with the support of their family.”

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Kyneton vet, Dr Greg McIntyre, has been a long-time sponsor of the fireworks.

“We enjoy the fireworks but we understand that some animals can become distressed,” he said. “All animals can get frightened by loud noises. It’s a similar response to thunderstorms.”

Here are his top tips for sensitive animals if you know they’re worried by loud noise: * Keep animals indoors, perhaps with some classical music that can calm dogs.

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This Friday night, the skies over Kyneton will be the backdrop for the biggest fireworks display the district has ever seen.

The Kyneton Show is upscaling its famous opening night fireworks.

“While we had to postpone the show, we still really wanted to give the community something to celebrate so we’ve doubled our fireworks budget,” show secretary Josephine Rutledge said.

“You will be able to see the light show spectacular from all around town – and beyond!

It may be the biggest community event in the district for two years since COVID restrictions cancelled most big events on the local calendar.

“We want people to gather with their friends and family to watch from home or their cars so we can all share the event as a community but without the crowds,” Ms Rutledge said.

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Nature strip review

Macedon Ranges Council is reviewing its Nature Strip Landscaping Policy and seeking community feedback.

The policy outlines what can be done to enhance nature strips in the shire. It includes guidelines for residents keen to explore alternate options to traditional grassed nature strips. Council’s director of

assets and operations, Shane Walden, said the policy and guidelines were developed in consultation with the community in 2019.

“Two years down the track we’re keen to find out what’s working, and identify any areas for improvement," he said.

To have your say, complete a survey at: mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay

Meditation retreat denied

Seasonal speed limit on the way

Visitors to Expedition Pass Reservoir will soon see new speed limit signs installed to help improve safety at the site over the coming months.

Plans for a meditation retreat have been denied for farming land in Tylden.

Macedon Ranges Council rejected the permit last week on the grounds that it would not protect and enhance the Farm Zone.

Plans included extension to an existing building, conversion of a shed to a prayer room, construction of an outbuilding, car parking and signage.

Applicants sought up to 10 patrons for a total of eight hours for one day per calendar month but failed to convince councillors of genuine agricultural pursuit.

Councillor Rob Guthrie gained support for his push to refuse the application in a 6-2 vote, against council officer recommendation.

"It is contrary to the objectives and strategies of that zone," he said.

"The proposal would result in a longterm or permanent removal of the land from meaningful productive agricultural use."

In their objections, farming neighbours said the plan for 286 Central Road would disrupt genuine farming activities in the area, increase traffic and impact amenity.

Neighbours had opposed a similar planning permit with increased uses, which was issued in 2016 and expired

From Wednesday 1 December, the speed limit will reduce from 80km/h to 40km/h along a one kilometre stretch of the road near the reservoir.

Last year we worked with the Department of Transport to introduce the seasonal speed limit, which will be in place from December to April each year.

It’s just one of the initiatives we’re taking to help improve safety at the site. Keep an eye on this column, and our Facebook page for more information on other safety measures we’re looking at.

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Local businesses have until Friday 26 November to register their interest in a new program that will enable them to add extras like street furniture, signage and other simple infrastructure to expand their trading outside.

Shade, seating, street entertainment and performances are other eligible ideas.

We’re inviting expressions of interest from a broad range of industries that have been impacted by COVID restrictions, including (but not limited to) hospitality, gyms, creative businesses, personal/beauty service and retailers. Performances and entertainment to enliven our streets are also eligible.

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The 2016 permit allowed the meditation centre to operate every Sunday with a maximum of 50 people and three times a year with a maximum of 80 people.

Cr Mark Ridgeway said the property was high-quality agricultural land and surrounded by small and large-scale farming enterprises.

"This in no way enhances or works with those existing activities in that area," he said.

"This particular council has, in recent times, been very much supportive of maintaining agricultural land for agricultural purposes... I'd be disappointed in this particular situation if we acted against that."

Cr Janet Pearce said there was no enhancement of agricultural pursuits in the applicant's new plans.

"In the Farm Zone, over the past four years, there has been a concerted look at the value and important the agricultural land is – and it is significant," she said.

A division recorded those in favour were: Ridgeway, Pearce, Anderson, Guthrie, Death and Moore.

Those against were Crs West and Neil.

Cr Dominic Bonanno was absent from the meeting.

Report on annual highlights Council will consider formally adopting its annual report, tonight, outlining the organisation’s performance for the 2020/2021 financial year. The report provides a summary of highlights, progress against objectives in the Council Plan, a performance statement and financial report.

It was delivered to the Minister for Local Government, in accordance with the Local Government Act. A copy is available on our website and at the Civic Centre in Castlemaine.

COVID-19 information Council has established a local COVID-19 support line to connect you to help, advice or food relief. Call 1800 512 446 from 9.00am to 5.00pm, or email covid19@mountalexander.vic.gov.au. Local services are listed on our virtual emergency relief centre at connectmountalexander.com.au.

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If you still need to arrange your COVID-19 vaccination, call the COVID Hotline on 1800 675 398, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au or call your local medical facility or pharmacist.

CHIRP Community Health are running pop-up COVID-19 Screening Clinics in Castlemaine. For testing times and locations, visit chirp.org.au, or call 5479 1000 for an appointment.

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Windarring’s Deanne Watson (at centre) with supported employees Melissa Gale and Josh Dixon are unimpressed by recurrent thefts of donated goods from the front of their recycled goods store on Castlemaine’s Barker Street.

Photo: Eve Lamb Not only have the recurrent thefts deprived Windarring of a vital source of income that enables it to provide supported employment to people with disabilities, they've also been creating a mess as well.

One recent example involved a man and a woman with a dog who were captured by CCTV footage in the act of rifling through bags of donated goods in the pre-dawn hours, leaving a mess of items they'd pulled out, and then rejected, strewn across the store front.

"They were going through the bags at 2.15am, filling bags (with goods they wanted) and just dumping stuff they didn't want," Deanne said.

It's just one example among many, with the issue now prompting the supported employment provider to contact police.

"We have now notified police and we will also start reporting number plates as well," Deanne says.

"We've also put up a sign."

The sign urges people not to leave donations sitting at the front of the shop after hours.

"We're just asking people to please donate while the shop is open during our open hours – Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm – or to call us on 5472 1599 to arrange a good time to donate," she says.

The recycled store's other Australian Enterprise coordinator, Fabrice Rocher, says the theft of donated goods from the store front disrespects the valuable role that Windarring plays in supporting the local community.

"It's illegal and it's not very respectful."

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The repeated thieving of donated goods from the front of Windarring's Castlemaine recycled goods store has staff and supported workers there feeling more than a bit fed up.

One of the store's two Australian Disability Enterprise coordinators, Deanne Watson, says the incidence of people helping themselves to items that have been donated and left at the front of the Barker Street store after hours has become a significant problem over recent weeks.

If it becomes much worse it may even threaten the viability of the shop that sells donated secondhand goods, providing valuable supported employment opportunities for local people with disabilities, she says.

"Over the last few weeks we have had a lot of people putting donations out the front of the store for us to put in the store for sale," Deanne says.

"Unfortunately some people have decided that this is the perfect opportunity to grab a freebie."

While there are two large donation bins available at the store front for donated items to be deposited in, these have either been full or have not been used for some other reason by those donating items, leaving a significant quantity of goods piled at the front of the store that is monitored by CCTV. "We have caught several people after hours going though these donations to help themselves," Deanne says.

"The issue has been ongoing for weeks where donated items are getting left after hours when the shop's closed, and people are going through them and stealing from them. They're stealing from a disability centre."

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Planet GAGA returns

After the success of the first ‘Planet GAGA’ for transgender, gender diverse and nonbinary primary school aged children and their families, another morning of games and activities is being organised for this coming Saturday in Kyneton.

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health received much positive feedback from both parents and young people who attended the first event in August and there were requests for further sessions to be held.

“Planet GAGA has given my child the freedom to explore their identity and to feel they are being seen and heard for the first time,” said the parent of one of the participants.

“I am so proud of their comfort in wanting to shed an identity not right for them.”

The morning, which runs from 10am to noon, will offer the opportunity for people to come together, connect and have fun in a safe and inclusive environment.

Facilitated by the WayOut team, which runs a number of LGBTIQA+ programs in the Macedon Ranges, Planet GAGA is one of very few groups for this age cohort being run in Victoria.

RSVPs are essential so call 5421 1666 to book your place or email healthpromotion@ scchc.org.au

Australia Day in 2022 Nominations and applications are now open for the 2022 Australia Day Awards, and township celebration grants for community groups planning to hold free community events.

Nominations are open in the following categories: • Citizen of the Year Award • Connecting Communities Award • Healthy People and Environment Award • Business and Tourism Award If you’re involved with a community group that’s planning to hold a free Australia Day event, you can apply for an Australia Day township celebration grant of up to $500.

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An evening celebrating fashion, selfexpression and affirmation is planned for the Macedon Ranges this week.

‘Queers on the Catwalk’ will celebrate rural and regional pride with a focus on LGBTIQA+ identity expression through clothing and accessories. After the success of the first Queers on the Catwalk in October 2019, this year’s event will bring together both young and old members of the LGBTIQA+ community as they exhibit their outfits, costumes and catwalk collections.

Some of the participants got together a few weeks ago for a costume-making workshop hosted by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s WayOut and CLIP teams alongside TGD Clothing Swap and The Story Costumer.

“The workshop provided a safe space for participants to connect and share their experiences of living queer in a regional setting,” said WayOut project worker, Rhani Dean-Talbett.

Council is conducting a six-month soft plastics recycling trial at local transfer stations.

Soft plastics are plastics that can be scrunched in your hand and bounce back to their original shape, or flexible films such as bubble wrap or cling wrap. These cannot be recycled through the kerbside recycling bins.

This service is free for all Macedon Ranges Shire residents and businesses.

For more information go to mrsc.vic.gov.au/soft-plastics or call 5422 0333.

Have your say Share your feedback on projects we are currently working on.

• Draft Affordable Housing Interim Policy (closes 25 November) • Mobility and Road Safety Strategy (extended until 30 November) • Woodend Integrated Transport Plan (closes 1 December) • Nature Strip Landscaping Policy review (closes 7 December)

“We explored how this may or may not have influenced self-expression through clothing and fashion over the years and we helped those attending find their catwalk groove and confidence to walk the runway.”

The Queers on the Catwalk event will be captured on film and be made available to all catwalkers and crew and interested participants are also invited to get involved behind the camera and build their capacity in video production.

“Participants are encouraged to invite friends, family and significant others to watch them ‘strut their stuff’ on the catwalk to their signature audio tracks,” Rhani said.

“The event will be a colourful celebration of individualism and authenticity.”

The event will be held on Friday at the Mount Players Theatre in Macedon.

To register your interest contact healthpromotion@scchc.org.au/5421 1666.

For more information visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or call 5422 0333.

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Stallholders and market-goers participate in the smoking ceremony with Uncle Rick Nelson as Uncle Ron Murray plays the didgeridoo. Photo: Max Lesser

The November Castlemaine Farmers Market was historic. Market organisers sought permission from the Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Corporation to adopt the traditional boundaries of Djaara Country for sourcing produce for the market.

Market president Claire Moore said "local has never been clearly defined but now the market has found its true home".

The boundaries of Djaara Country cover land north to Boort, west to Donald, east to Rochester and south to Creswick. The market will now give clear preference to stallholders who grow produce from within these boundaries.

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descendant and Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owner, performed a smoking ceremony and 'Welcome to Country' to mark the historic event.

The smoking ceremony was also shared with all the stallholders.

The large crowd present was privileged to have cultural learning through the speech from CEO of the Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Corporation Rodney Carter.

Uncle Ron Murray, Wamba Wamba elder and cultural educator, also shared a cultural story and played the didgeridoo.

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Benetas will soon deliver a new, architecturally-designed residential aged-care home for Gisborne. made at the time of the amalgamation between Benetas and Macedon Ranges Health.

“We’ll actively monitor local demand for aged-care services over the short and longer term to guide how we deploy our funding promise across the residential aged care, retirement living and MRH health precinct,” she said.

“In doing so, we will enable people to age in one place, providing a continuum of care and services in co-located, integrated facilities, and a level of care that our elderly members of the community and their families need and deserve.”

A detailed design for the New Oaks residential aged-care home is now to be developed, with construction expected to begin mid-next year.

Residents of Benetas’ existing facility in Gisborne will relocate to the New Oaks, which is anticipated to be completed in late 2023.

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planning and re-zoning applications for the retirement living development, which forms part of the proposed Gisborne Residential Aged Care and Retirement Living precinct.

This requires state government approval for the rezoning application and council approval for the proposed design, which includes the construction of up to 80 architecturally-designed, six-star energy rated units centred around a community hub.

The project is expected to create up to 150 jobs during construction and longerterm employment opportunities for up to 100 people, along with increased economic activity for local businesses and suppliers.

Ms Hills said it would transform agedcare services and living for the local community, providing a highly valued community asset for generations to come.

The facility will be located at 76 Hamilton Street – the Old Bush Hospital/former St Mary’s medical site.

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Macedon Ranges Council granted a permit for the facility following community engagement. Benetas says the design aligns with the proposed Gisborne Futures Plan and the town’s Village in the Valley feel.

Benetas CEO Sandra Hills said the council’s approval of the New Oaks residential aged-care home was “a significant win” for the Macedon Ranges.

“The local population is forecast to grow 40 per cent over the next 15 years, including a doubling in the next decade of people aged 80-plus,” she said.

“The residential aged-care home, in conjunction with the integrated retirement living complex and adjacent MRH centre, will play a critical role in meeting the changing needs of the Macedon Ranges community."

The facility will accommodate residents over two floors, modified from the original design proposal of three floors. The final design will incorporate future-proofing elements to allow for an increase in beds if demand dictates in the longer term.

Ms Hills said the design was also consistent with the federal government’s policy and budget response to the Aged Care Royal Commission findings released earlier in the year. A range of measures are aimed at prioritising greater consumer choice and a shift towards smaller residential agedcare homes.

This includes substantial public funding for more home-care packages designed to encourage older people to live independently in their own home or in retirement living settings for longer.

Ms Hills said Benetas remained committed to the $60 million investment promise

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Kyneton on Riverside has been working with Pollen Studio Landscape Architects to restore a disturbed waterway that flows into the Campaspe River.

Pollen director and registered landscape architect Flynn Hart said Macedon Ranges Council’s environment team asked them to set the ‘gold standard’ for waterway restoration projects.

"We jumped at the chance to deliver something special at Kyneton on Riverside," he said.

An ambitious plan incorporated almost 25,000 plants and transformed a farm drainage line into a diverse, buzzing and everchanging ecosystem. Plants were carefully selected from the local ecological vegetation class in consultation with local nurseries, council, contractors and regeneration experts.

As part of the project, Pollen commissioned a review of the plan’s ecological and biodiversity value by Practical Ecology.

Recommendations from this review led to greater species diversity, climate resilience and habitat values than conventional projects.

"We wanted to go above and beyond," Mr Hart said.

"An ecologist was commissioned to ensure that we set a new, more sustainable, standard in waterway restoration. We improved ecological value by bringing life back to an old waterway. We wanted to make a vibrant living centrepiece.”

Because of its strong environmental values, the project attracted the attention of Conservation Volunteers Australia. Before the pandemic, the implementation was to include working bees, led by CVA, with participation from local residents.

“Land management at Kyneton on Riverside has been focused not only on environmental improvement, but also creating unique places for people inspired by all that Kyneton offers," Mr Hart said.

This project helped to set a new benchmark for waterway revegetation projects in the region and will continue to directly influence community identity and the local environment.

“This is only the first phase of the waterway restoration; we will continue to restore the site’s waterways as the project progresses, ensuring all inhabitants benefit from this exciting transformation,” Mr Hart said.

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If you haven’t already started your Christmas shopping, now is the time to begin!

There’s no better way to feel good about your purchasing than by supporting local businesses in the process.

These Kyneton businesses are taking part in our Christmas Candy Card promotion and offer a wide variety of gift ideas and other products and services to make life easy for you. Other towns will be featured in upcoming editions so watch this space!

Aesop's Attic book store at 70 High Street Kyneton has 10,000 new books and 40,000 second hand, and anything not in stock can be ordered.

The store also stocks a diverse range of cards, some of which have been hand painted by local artists. Owner Clare McKenna will happily gift wrap your purchase. ********* AGI Windows know that windows and doors are one of the most important parts of a home. They set the tone — inside and out. Get them wrong and you have a massive expense to change them.

Whether you are a home renovator, building a new home or developing an architectural masterpiece, AGI will provide custom-designed windows and doors built to your exact specifications, from colour to hardware, size and finish. ********* Art on Piper offers a great range of artworks and gifts at affordable prices too, all created uniquely by the skill of talented local artists.

There are many reasons to visit. Above all, the array of creative products will inspire.

Paintings, photography, jewellery, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, glass, mosaic, origami, wood, cards and more. Gifting is made easy for you. ********* Kyneton Betta Home Living is this year celebrating 60 years in business and has now expanded from its Kyneton store to open a second store in Castlemaine. The friendly team in store will help you with all your home appliance needs, big or small!

Discover a huge range of Australian made and unusual home furnishings you won’t find anywhere else.

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********* At Linen House’s Kyneton outlet you'll discover a treasuretrove of fabulous bed linen and furniture, created by their in-house design team.

In time to combat summer's heat is Aria – breathable quilt covers and sheet sets made from a super-silky, 600 thread bamboo/cotton. Bamboo promises a beautiful feel and drape, which launders beautifully and dries fast.

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Miss Maisie's Jenny Scott welcomes you to her two flagship retail stores at Kyneton and Castlemaine. Her knowledgeable fashion stylists offer a personalised shopping experience, catering for most sizes and budgets.

Miss Maisie is the new home of Jenny Scott Sorrento. It also stocks other Australian and overseas labels, such as NancyBird, Ridley Collections, Morgan Marks. ********* Premium Self Storage is Kyneton and central Victoria’s newest storage facility.

Alongside the storage units, there is ample space available for boats, caravans and shipping containers, just call or email for a quote.

Locally owned and operated means that there is support always available, with a local office at the Macedon Ranges Glass showroom located at 89E Piper Street, Kyneton.

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Our friendly and helpful girls can advise on new wardrobe pieces by showcasing locally manufactured products and handpicked overseas brands.

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Terry White Chemmart stocks a wide range of gifts perfect for Christmas. From perfume, makeup and skincare, to jewellery, you'll find plenty of great gift ideas in store. There are also lots of gift sets already boxed up and beautifully presented for you to choose from. ********* After many years, the (Old) Newmarket Hotel has new owners and will reopen with a new name – The Kyneton Hotel. The hotel is undergoing renovations and will provide exciting new beer, wine and food offerings.

New owners Sam Fielke and family are looking forward to becoming part of the Kyneton community, by supporting both locals and tourists alike. Bringing these two groups together, they aim to keep Kyneton a destination town and support all small businesses within the region.

Opening in early December, they look forward to meeting patrons and building new friendships along the way. ********* Watts Fresh specialist green grocer is a one-stop shop for all your gourmet needs. Along with loads of fresh produce and flowers, Watts features a deli, juice bar, café, take-home meals and more.

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Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees’ outdoor plant stall went ahead on Saturday, despite inclement weather.

It was effort in a cause close to Bill’s heart.

"Most Australians have no idea how disadvantaged refugees are. They are living in limbo. Many are forbidden to work or study," he said.

"These people are determined and resourceful enough to escape oppression and tyranny, but when they come to Australia, or try to, they hit the brick wall of bureaucracy.

"They are powerless. And without us, they have no voice and hardly any financial support."

MRRAR holds fundraisers and provides information sessions to highlight the difficulties faced by refugees. All profits from the weekend’s event will be donated for their support in Australia. Anyone seeking more information on Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees can email Bill at bill.hebb@bigpond.com

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A wet weekend did not deter Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees volunteers.

On Saturday, their outdoor plant stall went ahead as planned, despite inclement weather.

With about 1500 plants for sale, as well as a sausage sizzle, CWA cake stall and live musical entertainment, Woodenders refused to let the elements spoil the fun. A tidy sum was raised and organisers were delighted with the result.

Bill Hebb, chairman of the MRRAR, praised the work of all, but added a special thanks to new member, Monique Ho. "The event was Monique’s idea," Bill said.

"She spent hours propagating and potting up plants. Many people pitched in to help, but the success of the day owes much to her vision and tireless effort."

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Storm recovery funds

Macedon Ranges Council encourages residents impacted by the June storm to apply for federal disaster recovery payments.

The shire has been added to the list of local government areas impacted that can access Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.

Residents who suffered injury or major damage to their property can apply for the one-off, non-means tested payment of $1000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child.

Council’s CEO Bernie O’Sullivan welcomed the additional funding and encouraged residents to enquire about their eligibility.

“The storm on June 9 had a significant impact on people and properties across the shire. Four months on from the storm, the

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community is still in the process of cleaning up and rebuilding," he said.

“There was severe and widespread damage across the shire and Australian Government assistance for residents is warmly welcomed."

AGDRP provides one-off financial assistance to eligible Australians adversely affected by the storms and floods.

It is available for people who have been seriously injured, have lost their homes or whose homes have been directly damaged, whose major assets have been directly damaged or are the immediate family members of a person who has died as a direct result of the storms and floods.

Residents have until May 31, 2022, to apply at: disasterassist.gov.au or by phoning 180 22 66.

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Bushfire Recovery Victoria has announced a Storm and Flood Financial Counselling Program.

The program is open to those affected by the June 2021 storms and floods and can connect people to financial help.

A financial counsellor to help people to access relief for utility bills and other payments, understand government income and other entitlements, negotiate with your bank on debt issues, identify if your insurance outcome is fair and appropriate, and explore your options and advocate on your behalf.

Speaking to a financial counsellor early can help stabilise finances, reduce stress and allow people to focus on other areas.

Macedon Ranges Council CEO Bernie O’Sullivan welcomed the additional support for residents and encouraged people impacted by the June 9 storm to reach out via the hotline.

“We know from community feedback that the cost of storm clean-up is an ongoing concern, whether you’re living in town or out on a larger property," he said.

“If the costs of clean up and recovery are playing on your mind or causing you any anxiety, reach out and use the Storm and Flood Financial Counselling Program. Don’t wait until things are dire before accessing this service."

The Storm and Flood Financial Counselling Program is available on the Storm and Flood Recovery Hotline, a single state-wide number (1800 560 760).

The Storm and Flood Recovery Hotline is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

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‘A miracle no one was hurt’ Gisborne firefighters responded to an accident involving a truck and several cars on Kilmore Road, Gisborne, last Tuesday about 5.30pm.

Incident controller Lieutenant Jordan Whitefield said it was extremely lucky that no one was hurt.

"The impact on one of the vehicles was quite significant and it is a miracle no one was hurt," Lt Whitefield said.

"Firefighters rendered assistance by making the scene safe. We isolated the batteries on all vehicles involved and put down oil absorbent on the roadway."

Emergency services were on scene for over an hour.

At the time of the incident there were significant delays around the Gisborne township due to major roadworks. Brigade members remind all motorists to take care and be mindful of congestion that can be on road blind spots.

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AirWatch support

EPA Victoria is approaching the bushfire season with its biggest ever network of air quality monitors across the state.

With the addition of 49 new regionally based air quality sensors, EPA’s chief environmental scientist Mark Patrick Taylor says AirWatch now offers live air quality data from 90 stations.

Some of those new locations include: Bendigo, Castlemaine, Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Gisborne, Heathcote, Kyneton, Lancefield and Macedon.

“AirWatch tweets twice daily forecasts for each region and offers actions you can take to reduce the effects of smoke on your home, your health and your family," Prof Taylor said.

AirWatch is available at: epa.vic.gov.au/ for-community/airwatch – search on your location or scroll down and click on the map.

“The scientists in EPA’s forecast team use a range of tools including weather forecasts, satellite imagery and smoke modelling, backed up by valuable on-theground information from the AirWatch network," Prof Taylor said.

“During summer bushfires people want to know if there is going to be smoke, and how smoky it is going to be. They need current conditions, a reliable prediction for tomorrow, and professional advice on what do to protect themselves."

AirWatch offers Victorians hourly air quality data from each sensor in an easyto-read format that shows levels of smoke and other fine particles.

Air quality sensors in regional cities and country towns are based with local VICSES volunteer units and CFA volunteer brigades, and some educational institutions.

The AirWatch website has links that advise on how to protect your health and the best type of indoor air filters to use to remove smoke, dust and other particulates from the air in your home.

Sleuthing for clues

CFA and FFMVic trainees are learning how to investigate firegrounds. Training is taking place near Castlemaine in a controlled environment.

Fourteen trainees from Forest Fire Management Victoria and Country Fire Authority are learning how to search for clues at a fire scene.

The trainees have been learning at several sites with simulated bushfires near Castlemaine as part of a bushfire investigation course.

CFA, FFMVic and the Conservation Regulator are running the week-long course to build skills in investigating the origin and cause of fires, both in bush and grassland settings.

'Suspicious bushfires' are deliberately lit inside controlled areas by course instructors and then extinguished so trainees can put their sleuthing skills to the test.

Conservation Regulator senior fire investigator, Les Vearing, said bushfire investigation was an important and highly skilled job. He said it was essential that trainees across the different agencies received practical training on a real fireground.

“The trainees are learning how to follow clues to investigate

where the fires started, what caused ignition and which ways the fires spread,” Mr Vearing said.

“The key to fire investigation is finding the point of origin because it usually contains the clues to show whether ignition was natural, an accident or deliberate.

“Course participants are on their hands and knees looking for clues such as staining on rocks, burn patterns on trees, tyre tracks or signs that someone has been using machinery, a chainsaw or other hand tools such as angle grinders.

“Once they have successfully completed the course, the trainees will work alongside experienced fire investigators to better understand the origin of future bushfires. Knowing how and why fires occur will help us manage future bushfire risk and continue protecting our communities and the environment.”

Fire crews will remain on site to control and extinguish the fires once the investigation training has been completed.

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Pruning begins Macedon Ranges Shire Council's annual electric line tree pruning and maintenance program has begun in Kyneton and Gisborne.

The council is responsible for these works in the townships of Kyneton and Gisborne, with Powercor and Jemena power companies responsible for these works throughout the rest of the shire.

This program ensures that all street trees are not at risk of coming into contact with powerlines.

The program inspects street trees and powerlines and undertakes works to ensure public safety and prevent electricity supply interruptions caused by overhanging vegetation near powerlines. The program is also an important part of the council’s fire prevention works.

All electric line vegetation maintenance work will comply with the Electricity Safety Act Regulations 2020. The regulations stipulate minimum safe clearances between trees and powerlines. The council anticipates works will be completed by the end of January.

For details, or to report overhanging trees near powerlines, contact the council on 5422 0333.

MP Mary-Anne Thomas is pictured with Riddells Creek Fire Brigade members Jo Thompson – 1st Lieutenant, Beth White – 4th Lieutenant, and Gill Metz – brigade secretary.

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Emergency services boost

Seven local fire brigades will share in $599,696 from the state government for operational equipment, vehicles, appliances and facility improvements.

Riddells Creek will receive a field command vehicle, Spring Hill an ultra-light tanker, Sutton Grange-Myrtle Creek a medium tanker and Langley-Barfold a station extension.

Operational equipment includes a laptop and accessories for Elphinstone, pressure fan for Malmsbury, generator for Trentham, and chainsaw for Hepburn Shire SES. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the projects were part of the state's Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program.

“These grants will give our fantastic hard working volunteers the equipment, vehicles and amenities needed to effectively carry out their duties and keep us safe,” she said.

Under the program, the government matches every $1 paid by volunteer groups with a $2 co-contribution up to $150,000 per project.

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Located in a quiet residential street close to the primary school and childcare centre, this solid double brick home is framed by a stunning Japanese Maple and offers a great opportunity to get a foothold in the ever-popular Woodend.

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108 Norton Road Macedon Privately positioned beyond a winding tree lined driveway, this North facing architect designed home is set amongst a stunning park like garden featuring a magnificent variety of European and Native trees, rolling green lawns and a beautiful dam.

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10 Five Mile Way Woodend This modern family home offers a flexible floor plan with room for all the family and is positioned just minutes from all that Woodend has to offer. The home has ducted heating and solar hot water. and is currently leased until August 2022.

Private Sale Inspect Price Land Terry Gibson

By prior registration $890,000 - $940,000 599 sqm approx 0488 003 920 KN261019

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One of the earliest properties in the district is this botanical wonderland guarded by ancient Pines, Redwoods and Cedars an idyllic setting only 5 minutes from cosmopolitan Trentham.

The Victorian home has been extended and modernised, today offering everythingweexpectwithductedzonedheatingandcoolingthroughout along with all the mod cons. Brilliant accommodation of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, all with underfloor heating. The original cedar lined dining room is connected to the hallway with beautiful spotted gum floors leading to the informal living spaces all overlooking the gardens and down to the mesmerising lake stocked with Australian Perch and Yabbies.

Fantastic infrastructure includes the original farm outbuildings to the recently constructed 21 x 7m shed which has remote control garaging, carpeted air conditioned studio, additional storage and discretely houses 6.6kwofsolargeneration,anabundanceofwaterand3paddocksproviding options for farming pursuits.

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As advertised or by appointment 6.61 ha approx Contact Agent 0413 996 185 0400 947 799 5427 2800

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'The Willows' 191 Mollison Street Kyneton

Rarely do you come across a vacant block of land with a balanced blend of undulating pasture & native forest where you can build your own home.

There are two dams and 3 phase power is supplied to the boundary on Lightwood Drive. Located just minutes from both Glenlyon & Daylesford, in the heart of the Spa Country.

Sitting in privacy behind the expansive hedged frontage you will find one of Kyneton’s landmark early 20th century properties where you can’t help but notice the beautifully preserved period detail throughout.

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for sale Lifestyle Location 97 Forest Street, Castlemaine Rendered brick cottage located in the heart of Castlemaine, with original period details. Featuring two bedrooms, open plan modern kitchen/dining and north-facing living. External features include terraced garden, off-street parking and a water tank.

Move-in ready, with a short stroll to the shops, cafes and amenities within the buzz of Castlemaine.

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Country charm 68 Bull Street, Castlemaine Elegant brick and timber cottage framed by a charming, well-established garden setting on a corner allotment of 802sqm. There are two bedrooms each with adjoining bathrooms.

Externally, the house is complemented by a single garage and adjoining spacious studio/home office and a walk-in cellar. The perfect country retreat.

Our House 141 Johnstone Street, Castlemaine This pretty bright, light home is the perfect choice for a family, first home buyer or investor. The home features a spacious living area, three bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an open plan kitchen and dining area. Externally it features a covered patio, a large garage/workshop with a connected woodshed, and a carport.

Opportunities Galore 128 Main Road, Campbells Creek In the heart of the Campbells Creek village is this quaint, yet spacious two-bedroom home set on a 600sqm corner allotment. With period features abound, spacious rooms, high decorative ceilings and hardwood flooring. A practical kitchen with an adjoining dining area. Just a 5 minute drive into Castlemaine’s flourishing CBD.

$730,000 View This Saturday Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

$980,000 View This Saturday Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270

$595,000 View By Appointment Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

$479,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270

Lanherne House c1856 36 Hunter Street, Chewton On a generous allotment of approximately 2133sqm, Lanherne House features an east-facing kitchen, formal dining room, main bedroom with ensuite, plus three further bedrooms. Externally a country garden, solar-heated pool, and large pool house complete with a bathroom, kitchen, sitting room/bedroom. Lanherne House is a hidden gem.

A Fresh Start 6 Etty Street, Castlemaine Recently renovated Colorbond clad family home on 612sqm. Open plan to the dining and north-facing living, with a contemporary kitchen. Three generous bedrooms, floorboards in living areas, gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Outside is a low maintenance garden, spa, two sheds and off-street parking. Make this home your fresh start.

Downtown 1/308 Barker Street, Castlemaine This private, north-facing brick unit features two generous bedrooms, lounge, a central bathroom and an open plan sunny kitchen and dining area.

Externally a secure garage, landscaped garden and a small low maintenance private courtyard.

Currently tenanted, this unit offers a unique opportunity to invest for the future or downsize now.

Family Living 146 Main Road, Campbells Creek Light and spacious family home on a generous allotment of 906sqm. Featuring four bedrooms, main with ensuite, study, two large living areas plus spacious kitchen dining area. Improvements include gas heating reverse cycle units, solid fuel heating, integrated solar system and double carport. This is a beautifully maintained, much loved family home.

Contact Agent View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270

$639,000 View By Appointment Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

$495,000 View This Saturday Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

$679,000 View This Saturday Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270

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Wake to the birdsong and natural beauty of Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park.

With spectacular views over the Castlemaine historic township and to distant volcanic hills, this contemporary home sits high on its generous allotment of 2363sqm just a short walk to the centre of town.

Featuring soaring ceilings and vast living space, spacious entertaining decks to embrace the view, galley style kitchen with gas cooking, pantry and breakfast bar, mezzanine study and loft for stor-

age, main bedroom with sunny north-facing parents' retreat, second bedroom with robes plus third bedroom/cosy sitting room with north light, central bathroom with bath and separate toilet, laundry/ mudroom, plus hydronic heating and 1KW integrated solar system.

The low-maintenance gardens feature stone walls, gravel pathways, established vegetable beds.

First time offered to the market; this is an opportunity too good to miss.

“ATTUNGA” 805 Tooborac-Baynton Road, Tooborac, Victoria – 99 HA*/245 AC*

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Contemporary home close to town 99 Lyttleton Street Castlemaine $1,195,000 Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270

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Premier Castlemaine CBD Location Auction

Spectacular Scenery with Magestic Granite Sculptures An Hour from Melbourne

For Sale $2,450,000 Brendan Coxon 0428 510 249 Elders Kyneton and Macedon Ranges Eldersrealestate.com.au/23304457

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75 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine Auction: Saturday 4 December 2021 at 12pm (on-site) Travis Hurst 0423 388 932 NLA of 227m²*

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This magnificent property features incredible views across the renowned Tooborac district.

It is complemented by a beautiful home with 4 bedrooms, main with ensuite, extended living areas, study/office, open fireplaces & sunrooms.

The garden with its established mature trees, inground swimming pool & paved semi-courtyard gently surrounds the home creating a retreat providing sought after privacy.

Undulating around the granite boulders the property is divided into 4 main paddocks, with stands of mature trees, has the McIvor Creek meandering through it & sits on 3 titles. Substantial shedding & cattle yards provide for future livestock production.

This is an opportunity to secure your dream property in an area that rarely sees aspects of these types offered.

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Space, style and privacy A retreat of excellent lifestyle and convenience, this three/four bedroom sanctuary offers generous proportions and a quarter acre (1012m2) garden.

The quality built home features over 200m2 of living space and provides style and space throughout – including a wide entry hallway, three generous double bedrooms with robes, main with large ensuite bathroom and walk-in robes, and a front sitting or bedroom.

There is a large open plan family-living room, quality kitchen with waterfall stone benches and modern appliances, plus a walk-in pantry with direct access from the double garage.

A family bathroom has bath and shower, plus a separate toilet and a laundry with storage.

The home has high ceilings, ducted heating, ducted cooling, solar hot water and solar power too.

Outdoors a covered, decked alfresco area provides a great barbecue space accessible from glassed doors from the living area, and overlooking leafy north-facing gardens.

There are pathways, a fenced rear garden and much space to further develop for a workshop or store a caravan.

Offering space and design that is hard to find, this special property is an easy stroll to Campbells Creek's sports ground/café/pub/school and local hardware-nursery complex too.

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A fantastic opportunity to secure a brand new family home only a few minutes walk from the popular Woodend village and everything this wonderful country town has to offer. The location of this home is undoubtedly one of the best you will find with Woodend railway station, Coles supermarket, coffee shops, pubs, restaurants and schools just a short walk away.

The home offers two light filled living spaces and four bedrooms all with walk in robes and a large main bedroom with ensuite and seperate toilet. There is a large kitchen dining area with sliding doors to an elevated deck and the kitchen offers a large butlers pantry with sink, high end appliances, glass splash back and caesar stone bench tops with waterfall edges and island seating. The home is brand new and includes a double integrated garage, is heated via split system ducted heating and cooling, has double glazing throughout and sits on a lovely corner location with established lawns and a terrific northerly aspect.

Price $985,000 Peter Wood 0408 866 774 John Keating 0419 880 444

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2 Dianella Court (off Goldies Ln.) Exceptional Home site 1325m2 Rare opportunity to secure a vacant home site in a premium location amongst quality new homes under construction in the highly regarded Goldies Lane precinct.

All services available including town water, sewerage, gas and NBN.

Auction Thursday 25 November at 6pm Reserve Price $550,000 John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

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Executors Realisation Sale 165 Years in the same family ownership 121 Acres (48.9 Ha) - "Rossmoyne"

Existing weatherboard residence comprises two large living rooms, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, bathroom and laundry.

The sale of Rossmoyne provides an excellent opportunity to purchase a very productive medium size farm with an outstanding spring water supply and great improvement potential. The original homestead - Circa 1902, in need of restoration/renovation, comprises 8 main rooms and a second selfcontained one bedroom cottage is a bonus.

Features of the property include sealed road frontage, good balance of productive red volcanic, grey loam and black soils, 20 ML water right (potable) from outstanding spring, other springs, frontage to Little Coliban river, very attractive undulating landscape, views over a Coliban Water reservoir at rear of property and distant panoramic view towards Mount Macedon.

Gisborne - 209 Sheedy Road

4ha (10 Acres) An exceptional Infill Residential Development Opportunity with Planning Permit for 13 Lot Subdivision (in two stages)

Zoned – Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ) Average lot size 2,200m2, Existing 4 bedroom brick veneer residence on 4600 m2, only 1.4 kms Gisborne Town Centre and most community facilities and only 1.4 kms Calder Freeway interchange for easy access to Melbourne Airport 37 kms (30 minutes) or Melbourne CBD 55 kms (45 minutes)

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Auction Saturday 4 December at 11am

Price Guide $2.2m-$2.4m John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

Auction Thursday 25 November at 2pm

Reserve Price $4m John Keating 0419 880 444

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Executors Realisation Sale (A/c The Acquisto Family) An Absolute Premium Location Residential or Townhouse Development Supersite Total area 1203m2 in two separate titles of 400m2 and 803m2.

Auction Saturday 4 December at 1pm

Price Guide $1,250,000-$1,375,000 John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

Existing weatherboard residence comprises two large living rooms, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, bathroom and laundry.

Subject to Council approval (STCA) the existing residence could be demolished and the two existing titles could be built on or sold separately or the boundary line between the two titles could be realigned to create two residential lots of 600m2, or the property developed into 3 (or possibly 4) townhouses.

(Only approx. 25 mins/25km Melb. Airport or 45 mins/50km Melb. CBD) 8.3Ha (20.5 Acres) - Equestrian La Mancha - The Home of Manolo Mendez Dressage

In the equestrian world few properties have earnt a reputation that would rival Equestrian La Mancha. Situated in a prime location mid-way between Sunbury and Gisborne features include town water supply, sealed road frontage, beautiful aesthetic pleasing establishment include a balance of native and European tress and protective Cypresses, outstanding equestrian facilities include Olympic sized indoor and outdoor arenas, 7 stables, 3 main paddocks and 8 smaller paddocks with shelter boxes, a round yard, high roofed large truck/machinery shed, a 3 bedroom brick veneer residence and integrated self-contained second one bedroom accommodation unit. Inspection is sure to impress.

Auction Thursday 9 December at 6pm

Price Guide $2.5m - 2.65m John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774 KN260989

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Woodend-Newham 400 Boundary Road (via Three Chain Road) 98.8 Acres (40 Ha) - "Jim Jim Park" Only approx. 55 minutes (72km) to Melb. Airport and 70 minutes (89km) to Melb. CBD.

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Reserve Price $3.5m John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

An undeniably beautiful inner country property

The two-storey, 5 bedroom plus study modern sandstone residence - circa 1996, and extensively renovated since, is positioned on a very private and sheltered hilltop in beautiful environs, with views that can only be described as stunning in all directions. Many areas of the property could be described as being an eco-park featuring abundant native flora, fauna and birdlife.

Other features include a low maintenance garden, very functional lawn areas, swimming pool, 4 car garage and should you have horses the stables with outdoor and indoor Olympic size arena will be a huge bonus.

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If you are looking for an exceptional lifestyle property for either commuter distance permanent living or as a getaway retreat, an inspection of Jim Jim Park will reveal numerous special features, some very subtle and hard to describe, that no photographs or advertisement copy would do justice to.

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Hesket - 154 Straws Lane 78.9 Acres (31.9 Ha)

A/C Estate of S.C. (Stan) Nicholls - 94 years in the same family ownership

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Auction Saturday 11 December at 11am

Reserve Price $2m John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

A Crown Jewel of Macedon Ranges Lifestyle Property Addresses

Features include two separate titles of 50 and 28.9 acres, excellent red volcanic soils, hay shed, machinery shed, two very good dams, one spring fed and the spring fed Smokers Creek bordered by very aesthetically pleasing native trees run through the centre of the property, outstanding views to the iconic Hanging Rock and Camels Hump and beautiful long view to Mount William. There are several potential new house sites (subject to Council approval) to build your new home on to replace the existing very modest circa 1970’s 2 bedroom cottage.

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Straws Lane at Hesket is renowned as one of the most beautiful scenic areas in the heart of the Macedon Ranges and the sale of No. 154 with over 900 metres sealed road frontage to Straws Lane offers a once in several lifetimes opportunity to secure a crème de la crème address of the area.

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Romsey - Lancefield 482 Acres (195.4ha) Parks Road, Cullys Road & Boundary Road

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Reserve Price $8.5m John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774

An exceptional aggregation of three adjoining highly productive farms in a prime Macedon Ranges inner country location between the renowned ‘Deepfields’ and ‘Curly Flat Vineyard’ and only 50 Kms (35 minutes) Melbourne Airport or 70 kms (55 Minutes) Melbourne CBD. Three separate ownerships to be sold as a whole -

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‘Linehans’ - 160 Acres, ‘Meadowbank’ - 201 Acres and ‘Charmister’ - 121 Acres Very rare opportunity to secure a large amalgamated holding in the heartland of some of Victoria’s best productive and aesthetically pleasing farming acreage.

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24 Magnet Lane, New Gisborne

The peace and quiet is sublime at this unique 5 acre lifestyle property, offering a classic 2 storey country home with exceptional views. The attractive driveway takes you up to the main entrance at the 1st floor, with formal lounge and family/ games room, den, and well-appointed Colonial style kitchen, leading to a large balcony ideal for entertaining and relaxation. The generous master bedroom has a walk-through robe, and large ensuite with spa bath set into a bay window overlooking the pretty view, or enjoy the romance of the stars at night. The 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, family bathroom, den/office and a very handy box room for extra storage. Located under the home is a large double car garage with remote doors, space for 2 large cars and all the toys, a workshop, and a games/rumpus room or wine cellar and storage. Surrounded by award winning wineries and excellent cafes and restaurants, this truly is country living at its finest.

This much-loved property is offered for sale for the first time in 39 years.

Purchased as a bare block - today the property is an absolute picture of beauty. The family home is designed to take in the northern aspect taking full advantage of the views over the magnificent garden setting. A wellconsidered floor plan features good separation of space with two bedrooms with built in robes and large family bathroom including an oversized bath at one end of the home and the master bedroom with generous ensuite and built-in robes at the other end. A delightful kitchen offers plenty of bench space and storage and featuring Westinghouse Appliances. The adjacent family space has a wood heater making this area very cosy in the winter months. “Roylend” is located minutes to the town centre and railway station, nearby bus pickup to local schools and quick access to the freeway.

Nestled into the rocky escarpment, this charming family residence on 2.5 acres (approx.) of elevated terraced gardens, will delight buyers with its prized panorama of stunning million-dollar views. The floorplan includes 2 living/ dining spaces, kitchen/meals area, kitchenette, 4 bedrooms, 2 luxury bathrooms, 2 powder rooms. Other enhancements include electric car charger, zoned underfloor hydronic heating, split systems, and integrated ducted air conditioning flow-through system, 10,000 gallon water tank, bore, town water, 3-phase power. A mesmerizing lifestyle property to surely please the most savvy buyer.

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25 Lowden Close, Lancefield

39 Yaldwyn Street East, Kyneton

An iconic property with a 4 bedroom homestead designed by Jamie Learmonth.

The garden blends intimate garden rooms, open parklands featuring Liquid Amber, Silver Birch, Maples, Ash, Magnolia and mass seasonal bulbs, azalea, hydrangeas and camellias and inground pool. The home offers flexible accommodation of 4 bedrooms, study and a self-contained studio. The centre of the home is the large living room with open fireplace, additional heating provided by hydronic heating.

The main bedroom is linked to the house via a conservatory. Approximately 10 acres of cleared land surround the home with a balance of 56 acres being native habitat with winter creek. Fantastic infrastructure includes a machinery shed and the original 1930's timber cutters cottage. Ample water supply with productive bore and four 50,000 litre tanks.

Located on the Melbourne side of the Macedon Ranges.

Delightful 2-storey rural home with polished concrete floors, open plan north-facing kitchen/living/dining, Cheminees Philippe fireplace, double glazed windows & high ceilings. Rustic stone walls in established gardens & breathtaking views to Mt William across 16 acres to explore and fall in love with. Plus, large outdoor workshop, 80 mature olive trees & an abundance of nature’s beautiful wildlife to observe.

Situated only 10 mins to the charming township of Lancefield, immersed in the Macedon Ranges’ beauty & attractions, while only an hour away from Melbourne for when the city calls.

Gorgeous 3BR Victorian cottage circa 1880 on large corner allotment in the heart of historic Kyneton where remnants of old cobblestone gutters line the wide street. Walk to sporting & education hub, health precinct, boutique shops, wineries & award-winning eateries.

High timber ceilings, open fireplace, original timber doors, period woodfired oven, large separate lounge & huge parents’ retreat with robe, ensuite & casual sitting/home office.

French doors lead to stone paved alfresco & extends to relaxed stone landscaped rear yard with water fountain & mature fruit trees.

Helen Milner 0428 582 415 | Rick Lander 0408 571 485

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63 Palmer Crescent, Newham

8 Adam Close, Woodend

Set on 1,786 sq m approx., this American-influenced double-storey 4 bedroom plus study/5th bedroom family residence features panoramic views to the Macedon Ranges from both ground floor and upper storey.

Downstairs features include mud room, huge integrated garage, laundry, large guest bedroom and bathroom, private sitting room, light-filled family room adjoining the excellent kitchen/meals area with its alfresco decking and its expansive garden close by. Upstairs, a kids retreat with balcony and wonderful views adjoins two other bedrooms with their own bathroom and an impressive main bedroom with ensuite, 2 WIR’s and views. This unique property in a premier court location also features double glazing, side access for a caravan or boat, a fully-lined studio, veggie gardens, 18,000 litre water tanks and fruit trees. This is a stylish property.

Elevated yet privately set 1 acre property (approx.) this home has a country charm and welcoming warmth with generous sized rooms. Solid fuel freestanding wood burner and split system add to the comfort, while large windows will spoil you with delighting outlooks from the 2 living areas and bedrooms. A truly individual home, featuring bespoke kitchen with vintage cabinets and stunning timber. A large slow combustion wood stove or electric oven give plenty of choice when it comes to cooking, the walk-in pantry, dishwasher and bench space all add to functionality. The floor plan with central kitchen connecting effortlessly to the formal dining and the family living rooms, also has 3 bedrooms at one end and a 4th at the other, the large master with valley views and WIR.

An impressive sense of style and sophistication is evident from the moment you arrive at this beautifully designed home sited on a fantastic large block of 1074m2. A paved driveway with mature Manchurian pear trees and English box borders set the scene. Inviting double doors welcome you into a large entrance foyer, accessing a lounge/sitting room or office space and opposite is the master bedroom. The northern orientation, large glass windows and sliding doors provide a seamless transition to the outside.

The home is designed to entertain all year round with a stylish decked undercover entertaining area, vine covered pergola and sheltered fire pit.

An absolute gem of a property and an inspection is highly recommended.

Minutes to the town centre and train station.

Jodie Alcaraz 0448 852 803 | Beverley Higgs 0448 271 222

Beverley Higgs 0448 271 222 | Jodie Alcaraz 0448 852 803

Ray Cashmore 0448 271 688 | Josie Borg 0448 271 878

rtedgar.com.au

10 High Street Kyneton 124 High Street Woodend 25 B & C Hamilton Street Gisborne

5422 3325 5427 1222 5428 8633

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121 Bald Hill Road, Kyneton Sitting high atop Bald Hill inhaling vistas of the rolling Cobaws & beyond, this country abode quietly observes the beautiful granite boulders & grand old gum trees. Invite the birds to stop by while you meander through the vineyard, or steal a moment to yourself in the sun anywhere across the 5 acres. Either way, you’ll be absolutely enchanted by the beauty & personality of this outstanding lifestyle property. Featuring 3 bedrooms (BIRs & main with ensuite), wood fire, split system heating/cooling & open plan kitchen/living/ dining with soaring windows from which to take in the incredible surrounds. The flexible floorplan offers separate lounge plus study which could easily be used as 4th bedroom.

Set in established gardens with 2 dams, excellent shedding/garaging, chook shed & yard, and only a few minutes’ drive to cosmopolitan Kyneton’s award-winning eateries, boutique shopping & wine bars.

Price: Contact Agent View Saturday 2.00pm - 2.30pm Rick Lander 0408 571 485 | Jodie Alcaraz 0448 852 803

66 Trio Road, Kyneton

KN260903

Allow yourself to be overcome by the intoxicating splendour that is ‘Foxton’. Lusciously spanning 5½ acres, this peerless prestige property boasts the luxury of space, style & comfort, all within a short distance to all the goodies you’ll need from cosmopolitan Kyneton. This meticulously appointed Hamptons-inspired renovation by Hunter Lorencz has truly raised the bar when it comes to contemporary, rural living where opulence meets humility in the effortless fusion between modern conveniences and nature’s pure beauty.

Offering 3 bedrooms & master with ensuite & dual walk-in robes, relish the freedom to use the sitting room as a 4th bedroom or home office. Hosting friends & family in style never looked so good in the entertainment pavilion with tennis court/guest house, indoor swimming pool, covered alfresco, private garden enclaves & multiple spaces to explore & relax.

Quality infrastructure only an inspection will completely reveal includes ample water from the bore, storage/machinery sheds, 2 stables, chicken coop & excellent fencing. Enviably situated in the foothills of the incredible Macedon Ranges, this is an exciting opportunity to invest in the lifestyle that truly allows you to not only live, but to thrive.

Price: Contact Agent View Saturday 1.30pm - 2.00pm

Matthew Bourke 0448 271 880 | Jodie Alcaraz 0448 852 803

rtedgar.com.au

10 High Street Kyneton 124 High Street Woodend 25 B & C Hamilton Street Gisborne

5422 3325 5427 1222 5428 8633

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Brick beauty in quiet court locale

CASTLEMAINE

23 Johnstone Street

$695,000 - $725,000

An L-shaped lounge with cosy wood heater and built-in cabinetry flows to the open plan kitchen and dining. With gas cooking, plenty of storage and a generous island, the kitchen provides a central space for the family to gather.

Glass doors open onto the covered alfresco for outdoor entertaining/dining.

There are three generous bedrooms, two with built-in robes and the master a walk-through robe that leads to the ensuite bathroom. A central bathroom and laundry plus separate toilet complete the wet areas of the home.

Further features of the property include ducted gas heating throughout with ceiling fans and air conditioning for cooling. A 6m x 5.5m garage/workshop with pot belly heater,

A3 B1 C1 FAB 40’S DECO HOME ON 1005SQM • Deco period brick residence on 1005sqm lot with established gardens

NEWSTEAD

58 Panmure Street

$950,000 - $1,025,000

Inspect:

• Lounge, dining and sunrooms. Central bathroom and two toilets

Inspect:

Agent:

• Ducted heating & cooling, rain water tanks, single lock up garage and shedding

Agent:

CONTACT AGENT Di Selwood 0488 148 358

concrete floor and power, paved driveway and alfresco, an aviary built to replicate the birdhouse at Buda historic homestead, window awnings and security doors front and rear, and established gardens and lawns with fully fenced and secure rear yard.

CONTACT AGENT Di Selwood 0488 148 358

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Brick home in court location 5 Sheehan Court, Castlemaine $695,000 – $745,000 Di Selwood 5447 4088

A4 B3 C2 EDWARDIAN CLASSIC ON 2015SQM WITH SUB-DIV APPROVAL • Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living zones. Protected rear deck • Huge kitchen with butler’s pantry • Reverse cycle split system for heat & cool, rain water tank, double carport & 6kW solar • Planning approval for 2 lot subdivision

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A fantastic family residence, this brick beauty located in a quiet court within the popular Wesley Hill precinct is sure to impress.

Perfect for families with its proximity to schools, sporting and recreational facilities, shops/cafes and transport, it sits on a generous 891sqm lot.

A paved driveway leads to the double carport, a protected space for vehicles and offering sheltered access into the home. Climbing roses decorate the carport and share with visitors a glimpse of the cottage-style gardens that surround the home.

Picture windows throughout offer views of the garden from every room.

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INSPECTION TIMES: WED 3:30-4:00PM & SAT 12:30-1:00PM

INSPECTION TIMES: WED 4:15-4:45PM & SAT 1:30-2:00PM

Castlemaine

$925,000

74 Bowden Street

3A1B 3C

So close to the Botanical Gardens, Mill Complex, Train Station and a choice of local pubs! Set with a sunny north position and beautiful views over Castlemaine and beyond to Mount Alexander, this Victorian Cottage has been fully renovated and enjoys a private garden with natives, shade trees, a single garage and carport for 2 cars. The home features a large return veranda / balcony, a central hallway, formal living room with gas and reverse cycle heat and large French doors to a return balcony-verandah-outdoor space. There are 3 bedrooms - main with built-in robes. Polished timber floors feature and an updated kitchen with dining space has a great northern view, modern cupboards, a Belling 900mm gas cooker and stone benches. The stylish bathroom is very functional with bath, shower and separate toilet.

INSPECTION TIME: SATURDAY 10:30-11:00AM

1800s TIMBER COTTAGE IN LUSH TREED GARDENS Over 1 Acre (4,778m2)

3A1B 2C

Positioned at the entry to Happy Valley with Lyttleton Street at your back gate, this 5 roomed, 1800s Timber Cottage occupies a lush whimsical treed garden of over 1 acre with rows of beautiful shade trees, town water connected and the town centre under 1.5km away. With a birdsong setting this charming property features a sandstone edged Petanque piste, a barn style studio with clerestory windows, fabulous barn doors and a picturesque garden setting. The cottage features a front verandah entry, 3 bedrooms, timber floors, lounge room with timber ceiling and dado, combustion fire place and reverse cycle air, plus there is a farmhouse kitchen, central bathroom, rear sunny verandah and a laundry. The home is very live-able and perfect for a renovation project with the beautiful setting and an idyllic north facing rear aspect with much space.

INSPECTION TIME: SATURDAY 10:15-10:45AM

Campbells Creek

$795,000

3 Captain Day Road

QUALITY MODERN HOME WITH A QUARTER ACRE GARDEN North facing aspect with a quiet, convenient location!

$795,000 to $835,000

25 Happy Valley Road

3A2B 2C

Clever unity of space, style and privacy to present a retreat of excellent lifestyle and convenience, this three/four bedroom sanctuary offers generous proportions and a quarter acre (1,012m2) garden. The quality built home features over 200m2 of living space that welcomes you and provides great style and space – including a wide entry hallway, 3 generous double bedrooms with robes, main with large ensuite bathroom and walk-in robes, a front sitting or bedroom. There is a large open plan family-living room, quality kitchen with waterfall stone benches and modern appliances, plus a walk-in pantry with direct access from the double garage. There is a family bathroom with bath and shower, sperate toilet and a laundry with storage.

Campbells Creek

$545,000

121 Main Road

MID-CENTURY BRICK HOME Ready for you to occupy or invest!

Positioned on a level 620m2 allotment with the local Primary School and Campbells Creeks shops-pub-cafe and facilities at your doorstep, this well preserved original Brick Home is ready for you to move straight in and make your mark.

The home features original front and rear porches, spacious lounge room with fireplace/ gas heater, air conditioning, entry hallway and large dine-in kitchen with gas cooking and the original wood fire stove. There are timber floors, 2 double bedrooms with robes, neat original bathroom and laundry with toilet, plus a rear vestibule perfect for a study or sitting area.

A level, fenced rear garden has a sunny aspect, and a generous carport with store shed.

Invest, occupy and improve - there is lots to like!

Rob Waller Director

Narelle Waller Director

Blasi Mulholland

Brett Tweed Sales

Stuart Hassett

Catrina Weiss

0418 571 130

0417 564 697

167 Barker Street, Castlemaine (03) 5470 5811 30A Main Street, Maldon (03) 5475 1055

2A1B 2C

0408 571 131

Property Manager 0417 737 660

Property Consultant 0417 311 733

Asset Manager

wallerrealty.com.au

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VICTORIAN COTTAGE ATOP OF BOWDEN STREET WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS

CASTLEMAINE

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OPEN SATURDAY 12.15pm - 1.00pm & SUNDAY 10.45am - 11.30am

100 Thomsons Lane Kyneton

Auction

A Scenic Rural Estate

Sunday 21 November @ 11.30am EPR: $2,500,000 - $2,750,000

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All great rural properties arouse a strong visceral reaction and this private, family sanctuary is no exception. Beautifully styled, taking on the Australian vernacular of the quintessential homestead with a strong connection to the landscape and stunning rural vistas, the home also marries the lightness and transparency of modern construction.

The family residence takes everyday materials and does something extraordinary with them. Full height windows and doors act like a ribbon of glass to bring the outside world in, including postcard views of Mt Macedon and the interior is a celebration of perfectly selected and finished materials, exemplified by double glazed windows and doors and a wrap-around verandah, that reinforce the rural idyll with tranquil vistas from every angle.

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1.00pm - 1.45pm

180 Lauriston Road Lauriston

Mint Hill – Luxe Family Living In a Rural Setting 2

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26.67 ha

EPR: $1,600,000 - $1,700,000

Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 Lisa Hadingham 0400 862 731 | Lucas Varga 0488 215 123

broadhurstproperty.com.au

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As soon as you enter through the artisan metal gate towards the circular drive entrance you know this property is something special, a home where the outside world can be forgotten. Only minutes to Kyneton, one never feels isolated, however the property is exceptionally private.

The large home has four bedrooms with four living zones, a gym, spa treatment room, enclosed pool spa and professionally fitted home office with a separate entrance. It’s an entertainer’s delight, easily hosting many friends and family, or suited to a dual family home.

The established gardens are a wonderful bonus. They feature rose arbours and decades old camellias and weeping cherries. Over 2,000 daffodils and bulbs have been planted and will delight in spring. For those who appreciate the value of infrastructure, there is a large powered industrial shed with concrete floor, insulation and commercial vehicle parking.

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OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 3.30pm - 4.15pm

48 Limestone Track Guildford

For Sale

Renowned ‘Limestone Track’ Vineyard 3

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EPR $1,400,000 - $1,500,000

8.48 ha

Established in 1989, the award-winning 8.48 hectare (21 acre) vineyard is located in the heart of the Daylesford and Castlemaine tourist region and an established wine tour route. It is one of the first wineries in the region, growing cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz, tempranillo and chardonnay varieties.

Live among the vines - the 3 bedroom cedar home sits over 2 levels with a large wrap around verandah, sunny orientation and views of the rose garden and surrounding bushland. It is an ideal home for families, with combined kitchen/dining, adjacent living room, 2 bathrooms and laundry. 5kw solar panels feed into the grid to supply much of the power required to sustain the home. Those wishing to continue winemaking will be pleased to find a 20 x 9m winery shed with cellar door, laboratory and cool room and the essential wine making equipment. A 4-bay machinery shed, and fully enclosed double-bay protects specialist machinery and implements. The associated laboratory, pressing, storing, and bottling infrastructure is ready for a budding winemaker.

Sold Properties

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10.30am - 11.00am

Our vendors engage us to find the best buyer, not necessarily the first buyer.

Which helps explain these recent sale results:

3 Bennett Street, Malmsbury EPR: $900,000 – $990,000 - SOLD $945,000

8 Ward Street, Malmsbury EPR: $600,000 - $650,000 - SOLD $660,000

10 Scobles Road, Drummond

49 Leared Drive Kyneton

EPR: $600,000 - $660,000 - SOLD $630,000

Resort Living In Bushland Oasis

For Sale

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

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

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0.43ha

41 Hamilton Street, Gisborne EPR: $880,000 - $900,000

2 Mollison Street, Kyneton EPR: $720,000 - $780,000

35 Perrins Street, Daylesford EPR: $2,800,000 - $3,000,000

Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 Lisa Hadingham 0400 862 731 | Lucas Varga 0488 215 123

broadhurstproperty.com.au

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Getting you back on track Fusion Physiotherapy’s Chris Garner and Nathan Willits can help you get back on track and return to the activities you love.

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS!

Butterfly Audiology are in Bendigo, Castlemaine, Gisborne & now Kyneton!

Call us today - your independent, local hearing professionals.

CASTLEMAINE SMILES

For gentle dental care

Child Benefits Scheme Bulk billed

Providing high quality dentistry with your best interest at the forefront

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Only $99*

Comprehensive examination with xrays and photos as required.

Limited time only.

Health fund rebate available. *conditions apply

Open: Monday - Friday Payment Plans Available

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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 20% OFF ALL TREATMENTS 21 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine | Ph 5472 1377 E: enquiries@castlemainesmilesdentist.com.au KN260413

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Contact Marianne Pattinson (Cert. 4 Hypnotherapy Science, Diploma Hypnosis for Pregnancy and Childbirth)

10 Victoria Street, Kyneton T: 0437 001 065 E: marianne.p@bigpond.com

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Bendigo Ph: 03 5443 6902 Castlemaine/Gisborne Ph: 03 5472 400 01 Kyneton Ph: 03 5419 9999 Or request an appointment online www.butterflyaudiology.com.au

Chris Garner will also be working from Fusion’s Castlemaine practice. Chris is a very experienced physiotherapist who has an interest across a range of injuries and conditions. Chris has had extensive experience working with junior athletes, understanding factors contributing to their pain and helping facilitate a successful recovery. Chris’ other passion is Occupational Health – injury and soreness related to work and ergonomic challenges.

Chris can provide manual handling training and on-site workstation assessment for workers in a variety of roles.

So whether you have a persistent niggle or a complex issue; whether you’re an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, Fusion can help. Their physiotherapists can help you get back on track and return to the activities you love.

You can find Fusion working out of the Healing Well Centre in Mostyn Street. They can also provide in-home physiotherapy to Castlemaine residents who may have reduced mobility or difficulty accessing the community.

$65 for one colour $75 for two colours TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

(03) 5427 2433

KN260708

Fusion Physiotherapy is a family-owned business and the largest physiotherapy provider in central Victoria.

Fusion has grown into an extensive team of dedicated health professionals, with two sites in Bendigo including a large remedial gym facility.

“We are really excited to now have a presence in Castlemaine,” business owner and practice principal Nathan Willits said.

Nathan practised as a physiotherapist in Castlemaine over 10 years and is enjoying working with the local community again. He has a broad background in musculoskeletal injury and rehabilitation. His areas of interest are neck pain and headaches, shoulder rehabilitation and biomechanics – that is, analysing the mechanics of human movement.

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Feel calm and present

NEW STORIES OF IDENTITY The approach used at Black Horse Therapies involves interacting with a horse and then reflecting on the experience.

These reflections form the story of what took place in the yard. The participant often discovers that they have strengths and abilities (such as being calm, gentle and patient, or being assertive and a strong leader) which they, and others, were unaware of. These stories allow the person to form a new a new sense of self-identity (how they see themselves) and to build self-confidence.

UNEXPECTED CALM AND FOCUS "My experience in the horse yard with young people and children who experience anxiety and have difficulty regulating their emotions, has been consistent," Elizabeth says.

"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).

Interacting with a horse gives the participant an awareness of another’s state – the horse will always respond authentically, giving clear and non-judgemental feedback. It also helps them to feel calm and be present in them moment. It builds trust and selfesteem."

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Enjoy the festive season

This is the time of year when all our best intentions of eating wisely tend to disappear up the chimney, and we end up just putting on more weight (which is harder than ever to get rid of again). We are expected by our friends/family to join in to eat the festive goodies. It's an annual ritual. We've enjoyed it since our childhoods. In fact it may be one of our best childhood memories. And all the smells and sounds (tinkling music about reindeers and sleighs and such) reinforce its impact. So, we do our 'duty', weaken, eat too much sweet, fattening food and drink, and put on even more weight. Then, after the festivities and the tinkling music fade away, we notice that there are now a few more favourite clothes we can no longer fit into, and we keep avoiding mirrors.

The trouble is, the more this happens, and the older we get, the harder it is to lose that extra weight.

So, give yourself a special Christmas present this year – a Solution to this problem!

You CAN enjoy this Christmas, without the depressing aftermath.

At Kyneton Hypno Therapies, you can access Weight Loss Hypnosis sessions that give you the 'tools' necessary to navigate this delightful, but dangerous (to health and waistline) path through the festive season, without putting on more weight. And helps you to actually lose weight, and gain health, in the new year.

Weight Loss Hypnosis enables you to actually lose weight, for life, without drugs, surgery or strict diets, or calorie counting. And people who have done it are amazed at how easy it is and how good they feel, as soon as they start.

Are you up for it? If so, call Marianne at Kyneton Hypno Therapies on 0437 001 065.

And, as a special Christmas gift to you, Marianne is giving you a 20 per cent off Weight Loss, Quit Smoking and Birthing Hypnosis this December!

WE HAVE PFIZER & ASTRA ZENECA VACCINE AVAILABLE DAILY

BLACK HORSE THERAPIES EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY & ACUPUNCTURE Elizabeth Hannah NDIS registered

Helping adults and children with anxiety, stress & depression (ASD, behavioural & emotional regulation, trauma)

Located in a beautiful setting near Kyneton Qualified psychotherapist (Grad Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy) Experienced horsewoman trained in Natural Horsemanship Registered Acupuncturist with 30 years experience

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"Over and over people tell me that being with horses makes them feel calm," says principal of Black Horse Therapies, Elizabeth Hannah, whose practice is providing assistance to adults and children experiencing stress and anxiety associated with this difficult COVID time.

Payment plans available | NDIS funding | Private health insurance rebates

Phone 0403 753 221 Email blackhorsetherapies@westnet.com.au Web blackhorsetherapies.ntpages.com.au

Fusion Physiotherapy has opened in Castlemaine Award-winning healthcaare providers Fusion Physiotherapy have ope ened a satellite clinic in Castlemaine. Th heir highly skilled practitioners can assist with many health concerns includin ng: • Neck pain and heada aches

Dr Christpher Priest

Dr Annamarie Perlesz

Dr Jenny Delle-Chiaie

• Shoulder pain and we eakness

Dr Timothy Stobie

Please call reception to make an appointment Phone: 5422 1397 Dr Russell Koh

Dr Ash Arul

• Back pain • Sports injuries • Rehabilitation • Post-Surgery • Biomechanics

Dr Dilly Rajapaksa

We are open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday mornings 9am-12pm Appointments can be made anytime via our website kynetonmedical.com.au 9 - 11 Market Street, Kyneton – 5422 1397 reception@kynetonmedical.com.au

www.kynetonmedical.com.au

147 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine t 4411 1997 e info@fusionphysiotherapy.com.au www.fusionphysiotherapy.com.au

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Kyneton Medical Centre, experienced medical care for the whole family.

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Kyneton Medical Centre offers patient centred care for your family.

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Meet our team

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT IN NOW BEFORE CHRISTMAS

To book phone 0447 449 393 24A Aitken Street Gisborne or 0417 700 275 1/10 Albert Street Darley

at Kyneton

Finalist in the Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards 2021

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Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 11am-3pm

54A Piper St, Kyneton | 4404 8740

kyneton@missmaisie.com.au

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Let's Spring into Life . . .

62 Mostyn St, Castlemaine | 4406 6750 castlemaine@missmaisie.com.au

BEFORES & AFTERS THAT'S WHAT WE DO! BEFORE

Hepburn Shire transfer station attendant Clem Nemeth.

Waste disposal with a smile

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Contact us today & find out how we can help you.

M: 0417 479 491 E: info@rendersolutions.com.au www.rendersolutions.com.au

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MUD BRICK RESTORATION | INTERNAL & EXTERNAL PAINTING CEMENT AND ACRYLIC RENDERING | VENETIAN POLISHED PLASTERING SOLID PLASTERING AND HERITAGE RESTORATION | STYRENE CLADDING SYSTEMS FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

Hepburn residents can dispose of green waste for free at transfer stations in Daylesford, Creswick and Trentham throughout November.

When people drop off their green waste, one of the friendly faces they may see is attendant Clem Nemeth.

Two years ago, Clem decided to move out of a warehouse into the open air. She relishes her new life in some of the most stunning scenery that Victoria has to offer.

Based mostly at Daylesford, Clem was on hand to assist Hepburn Council’s Storm Recovery Team when it implemented early firewood distribution trials.

At her home in Ballarat, Clem missed the severity of the storm event in June 2021 but the impact of the storm was not lost on her when she returned to work that week. As she approached Daylesford the roads were closed and there were many barricades.

“I was surprised at the amount of damage that was done to the forest,” Clem said.

“I got to work at the Trentham Transfer Station and there were great holes in the view of the forest over the road. It was amazing, looking out the front gate at how the forest had changed with the huge trees that fell down,” she said.

The team has been busy in other ways now with vast amounts of green waste because of the storm.

To make the most of the free green waste disposal during November, don’t forget to take along proof of residency in Hepburn Shire.

For transfer operating hours visit: hepburn.vic.gov.au/transfer-stations The council will also open more timeslots for residents to collect up to two cubic metres of firewood for free. For more information visit: hepburn.vic.gov.au/firewood

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 9.00AM UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST With the easing of restrictions regarding school visitors, Girton Grammar School is pleased to be able to welcome families for small group, on-site tours. It’s your opportunity to experience the Girton difference by seeing the school in operation and meet our students and staff.

ON-SITE SCHOOL TOURS

NOW AVAILABLE

Call our Registrar on 5441 3114 or see our website to book: girton.vic.edu.au

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Art and music will collide as part of ‘Windows of Longing’ this Friday.

Art and music collide Lovers of art and music are invited to take part in a special performance at Castlemaine's Northern Arts Hotel this Friday evening – Windows of Longing.

Windows of Longing was born from Michael Currie's encounter with the visual art of his uncle, Edward Heffernan OAM (1912-1992), who lived and worked for many years in and around Castlemaine, Daylesford, Ballarat and Gordon in central Victoria.

The artist's vision of the Australian landscape celebrated views of central Victoria, iconic scenes across the city of Melbourne, as well as bush and coastal vistas.

Windows of Longing is an homage to Heffernan’s art, which adorned the walls of his childhood home," Currie said.

"The images of women and landscapes that Edward created came to have a force, as I grew through adolescence and saw them day after day.

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"This force is difficult in put into words.

In our homage, music is the medium that carries this force."

Jutta Pryor has captured and enhanced Heffernan’s work digitally. Jenny Game has composed music to augment the themes of eros and place that Heffernan returned to again and again. Steve Falk (on marimba and vibes), Poul Grage (percussion) and Peter Neville (vibes and steel drums) – master musicians and improvisers – bring a freshness to the moment to remake the project anew with each performance.

"Windows of Longing is an invitation to each audience member to reach inside themselves and find their own response to each of Heffernan’s works of art. We invite you to find your own Window of Longing," Currie said.

The performance will take place at 7.30pm this Friday evening. Tickets are available at www.trybooking.com/BUTCL

Join a working group

Hepburn Shire Council is asking residents to help shape its updated commitment towards environmental sustainability.

Sustainable Hepburn aims to be an inclusive, aspirational strategy to guide the council’s environmental sustainability ambitions into the future.

A key part of the development of Sustainable Hepburn will be the creation of a Community Reference Group. This will comprise four technical working groups

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Malmsbury Pharmacy

AGI Windows

Miss Maisie

Art on Piper

Nixon Financial Services

Betta Electrical

Parkside Winery

Gisborne Vet Clinic

Premium Self Storage

Kyneton Nutrition

Riddells Creek Nursery

Linen House

Romsey British Automotive

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Expressions of interest are open until November 22. For details, and to apply, visit: participate.hepburn.vic.gov.au/sustainable-hepburn

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Joel Meadows, Castlemaine One of the things I love about Castlemaine is the almost total absence of advertising billboards. The one billboard that has snuck into our public space, down at the carpet shop, seems so out of place in our picturesque, historic town.

Many people may not realise, but there is a proposal for yet another billboard, this time on the Chewton side of town, outside the pistol club, at the east welcome to Castlemaine sign. This is right next to beautiful Forest Creek, the Leanganook Trail and the historic Diggings Park.

The proposed intrusion would face both ways, meaning we will get nearly 36 square metres of advertising entering and leaving Castlemaine. Once installed, we will have no say over who gets to plaster their messages on our town, yelling at us silently every day.

This is not the way I want the east entrance of our town to look, I will be submitting an objection to council before Novem-

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The Tylden Cemetery Trust is having a working bee on Thursday November 28 from 11am to clean up after the recent storm events.

The Cemetery is in need of some help with only four dedicated trust members unable to get it back to looking its best.

People will need to bring rakes, lawn mowers, chainsaws, trailer to take away the wood and muscle power. Enquiries to Kath Morrison on 5424 1583.

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ber 22 (ref. PA101/2021) and I encourage others who want to protect our town to write their objections too.

The character of too many country towns is marred by the garish intrusion of billboards on the landscape. Let’s not let that happen to Castlemaine.

Huntly Barton, board member, Kyneton and District Town Square Co-op Yet again we find our old Kyneton Primary School site laying idle and unmaintained. Who the hell is in charge of this site?

Mary-Anne Thomas MP you are always available for a photo shoot, you even claim to be a resident of this town.

How about you confront whoever claims to be responsible for the old primary school and we can meet them at the school. I will bring a lawn mower and camera. We may get lucky and someone from the Education Department or Working Heritage or Creative Victoria or whoever is in charge may roll their sleeves up and do some work.

What a shot, what a thought, someone actually working.

No. It couldn’t happen. Those sort of public servants think manual labour is the name of a Spanish bull fighter.

A free ride Patrick Hockey, Castlemaine Australia’s pathetic performance on the world stage at the Glasgow Climate Summit highlights the inadequacy of conservative politics at a time of great challenges.

The claim that Australia is going to rely on improvements in technology is completely at odds with the long-established complaint that our investment in new technology is woeful.

Basically, our prime minister is hoping that we can have a free ride on the innovation being led by the rest of the world.

What a woeful interpretation of the Australian spirit. Bring on the election.

Snake alert

Email correction

Kyneton residents have reported snake sightings on the Kyneton River Walk along the Campaspe River and urge caution when using the track.

Residents have reported the incidents to Macedon Ranges Shire Council with requests for the grass to be mown to improve visibility.

Last week we reported on radio veterans Ian Braybrook and Marilyn Bennet gathering material for inclusion in a book recording the events and people involved in community radio in central Victoria.

There was an error in the email listed as: radio88fmcastlemaine@gmail.com. It should have read radio88castlemaine@ gmail.com (without the fm).

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Remarkable foresight Bryan Young, Castlemaine Was humourist John Clarke displaying remarkable foresight when in his book he discussed a somewhat analogous situation to those who raise objections to vaccination?

He wrote, "Australia ground to a virtual halt when the Federated Under Tens' Association withdrew services, stating that in their view it was an unreasonable demand that they wear a sun hat in the sun. They further suggested that the placement of sunscreen lotion on or about their persons was an infringement of basic human rights and was simply not on".

Well I never!

ing to persuade VicRoads and the DoT to adopt an alternative alignment on a 12km section (Beauford to Ararat) of the Western Highway, I found the DoT repeatedly used misleading road accidents statistics based on a 42km longer section from Ballarat to Stawell in correspondence with Commonwealth ministers for the environment in 2019 and 2020 to seek their funding support. I commissioned a respected transport planner in November 2020 to review all relevant DoT economic and crash data.

He found no justifiable business case analysis or road safety data to support the DoT position.

A good innings Christine Jessup, secretary, Kyneton CWA

Cherry-picking statistics Michael Kennedy, Pipers Creek Congratulations are due to Gary Hoffman of Macedon and Carlo Vellscek of New Gisborne, whose excellent letters ('Bad idea written all over it'/'Waste of money', Opinions, November 4) identified flaws in the case stated by the Department of Transport.

Gary identified disinformation by the DoT in “cherry-picking” road fatalities/ accidents statistics, in attempting to bolster its case for changes to Black Forest Drive. I oppose those changes as unnecessary and more likely to bolster the resources of contractors than achieve any tangible benefits for road users and pedestrians.

Since 2016, while assisting local farmers, a community environmental group and Aboriginal Traditional Owners in try-

Kyneton CWA is turning 90 and getting a new home.

A good innings in cricket parlance or any language.

The CWA Kyneton branch celebrates this achievement with pride.

Through generations of bakers, crafters and community leaders, CWA is synonymous with the country. It has been around through thick and thin always lending a hand where needed.

On our 90th birthday we are delighted to announce we have found a home in the Watts Pavilion at the Kyneton showgrounds. We will take up residence this month. We look forward to a new year with lots to catch up on. We would love to hear from you. Contact Helen Cooke (president) on 0407 936 977 or Christine Jessup (secretary) on 0409 027 828.

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M Mack, Bendigo I write to support the campaign for a bird sanctuary at Cairn Curran Reservoir ('Call for sanctuary', Midland Express, November 9). As Goulburn-Murray Water referred to the government’s 'Water for Victoria' policy document, I googled to see what that says.

There's nothing about duck shooting.

However it does make the contentious claim that “Recreational users of waterways such as anglers and hunters also have a strong history of working to conserve and restore habitat for native fish and game”.

If duck shooters were engaged in conservation and restoration at Cairn Curran I'm sure we'd hear about it.

Shooters promote their wetland restoration near Sale but never mention the stream of government money and water allocations that support it. Their 'conservation' involves building breeding boxes to ensure a supply of gun fodder.

I do know that regional residents are sick and tired of cleaning up the mess left behind by duck shooters. They're fed up with the noise of the shooting, day in day out for a quarter of the year. Native birds of all varieties are either wounded, killed or scared away so that birdwatchers find little joy for months after the guns fall silent.

So I’m left wondering why GoulburnMurray Water is so wedded to duck shooting.

A conflict of interest perhaps? Taxpayers foot the bill for this agency, yet we are not told how many of its key players are duck shooters themselves. With wildlife battling against climate change, who could seriously argue against converting the lovely Cairn Curran Reservoir from a shooting range to a sanctuary?

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2. Where is the Garden Tap Nursery located?

3. National film doyen John Flaus has chosen how many films “you must not miss” to be aired at the Northern Arts Hotel?

4. How many categories were there in the 2021 Macedon Ranges Youth Awards?

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5. What was the name of the horse that won this year’s Kyneton Cup?

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6. Which food company owns the brand Maggi?

7. Who penned the Aussie poem The Man From Ironbark?

8. Larry, Moe and Curly were better known as what?

9. Name an American state that begins with the letter ‘O’?

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10. What do the following films have in common: The Truman Show, Dead Poets Society, The Last Wave, Gallipoli, and Picnic at Hanging Rock?

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Bushfire tips save lives and homes Castlemaine author and bushfire safety guru, Joan Webster, has just seen the advance copies of the latest edition of her much-acclaimed Essential Bushfire Safety Tips.

Ms Webster said preparation, planning and practise was the key to saving homes.

"When householders do not prepare for bushfires by modifying their garden vegetation, ember-proofing their home and learning simple self-protection procedures; when official policy is mass evacuation – leaving whole towns to the mercy of ember penetration – of course more houses will be destroyed," Ms Webster said.

Essential Bushfire Safety Tips, first published in 2001, has a track record of providing science-based information that has helped save lives and homes.

"This was most recently shown during the catastrophic 2019-2020 Black Summer fires," Ms Webster said.

"Kangaroo Valley, a heritage and tourist town in the southern highlands of New South Wales, has many outlying properties nestled in dense state forest.

"In the lead up to the 2019-2020 bushfires, a group of residents, determined to protect their homes, formed a Community Bushfire Planning Committee.

"They had my bushfire safety books, Essential Bushfire Safety Tips and The Complete Bushfire Safety Book, and discussed their problems and needs in a phone hook-up with me and developed a thorough defence strategy," the author said.

"On January 4, 2020, the 'Currowan' fire bore down on the town, the valley and forest. Many residents evacuated and, sadly, returned to find their homes destroyed. But everyone who stayed and followed the carefully devised safety plan saved theirs. No one was killed or even injured," she said.

"An aerial video showed house after house standing intact among the blackened trunks of burnt trees that was all that

was left of the forest. Residents attributed this success to my books, particularly to Essential Bushfire Safety Tips."

Set out in easy-to-read dot-points, verified by eminent bushfire scientists and used by bushfire service members, the book takes readers step-by-step through every aspect of bushfire safety and danger: safe and unsafe ways to act at each stage of risk; benefits and hazards of defending, sheltering and evacuation – and how to prevent bushfire from destroying your home, even if evacuated.

This latest production by Melliodora Publishing contains a new section ‘The 3 Core Bushfire Safety Primer’, which distils key issues of community protection into concise, memorable points.

"Essential Bushfire Safety Tips bring a message of hope and empowerment: that with appropriate knowledge, preparation and awareness, towns, homes and people can safely survive even the worst bushfires," Ms Webster said.

Steven Warrington, (former) CFA chief officer, said Essential Bushfire Safety Tips was truly an outstanding achievement and a book that certainly could help save lives within the community.

"I especially appreciate the information and advice provided within the book that I value as a reference document," he said.

Captain Matthew Gray, chairman of the Kangaroo Valley Community Bushfire Planning Committee, said Essential Bushfire Safety Tips definitely saved lives and property in Kangaroo Valley on January 4, 2020.

"Kangaroo Valley is arguably the best example of a prepared community. Much of this on account of Essential Bushfire Safety Tips and talking to Joan Webster," he said.

The new edition of Essential Bushfire Safety Tips is now available at Stoneman's Bookroom in Castlemaine and online through www.store.holmgren.com.au/ product/bushfire-safety-3ed

Kangaroo Day prize winner Our World Kangaroo Day prize pack, donated by local wildlife carers Nikki and Scott Medwell of Red Box Wildlife Shelter at Elphinstone, has been won by Dianne Dempsey of Kyneton.

Dianne has won a beautiful print by photographer Tamara Kenneally, a $100 voucher for Barbecues Galore, two ex-

clusive celebratory World Kangaroo Day coffee mugs, two wildlife rescue kits to store in the car, information flyers about the Roo Rangers and Red Box and her very own copy of film Kangaroo A Love-Hate Story, which highlights the plight of our kangaroos and the need to protect them. Thank you to all those who entered the competition.

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It was a cold and wet November day last Friday for the inaugural Healthy Landscapes for Healthy Livestock course.

Increase the health of your farm Knowing what you’re looking at in the paddock, when to use animals to graze the landscape and when to let it recover, are all crucial to keeping your farm and your livestock profitable, healthy and sustainable.

Sam White from Sidonia Beef has been implementing regenerative grazing on his Sidonia property since 2016 and hasn’t looked back.

“This isn’t another fad, regenerative grazing management is here to stay and is, in my opinion, the only way to increase biodiversity and health on your farm," he said.

It was a cold and wet November day last Friday for the inaugural Healthy Landscapes for Healthy Livestock course. The course forms part of the Healthy Landscapes – Practical Regenerative Agricultural Communities program,

which aims to raise awareness about sustainable land management practices that improve soil health, reduce exposure to climate risk, enhance biodiversity and increase productivity. The 2020 Healthy Landscapes program has recently been announced as a finalist in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards.Sam and Jason McAinch, private land conservation officer for Macedon Ranges Shire Council, are presenting the course over the next six months.

There was overwhelming interest from land owners to join the course with 28 businesses attending session one.

The group was very eager to learn hands on what grass species were growing in Sam’s paddock and observe the cattle doing what they do best – converting grass into healthy protein and all the while feeding the soil microbes

from hoof pressure on standing material and manure.

“It was such a great day and participants have learnt a lot about grasses – how they grow, when to graze them and when to let them recover,” Sam said.

“Our cattle are moved every one to three days, mimicking the large grazing herds of the African plains, not returning to that same patch of land for some months."

The regenerative movement is growing at a rapid pace around Australia and indeed the world.

The course was strongly oversubscribed and has resulted in a small property course being designed to begin in February for residents of Macedon Ranges Shire, City of Greater Bendigo and Hepburn Shire. Visit www.mrsc.vic. gov.au/healthylandscapes to register your interest.

Day of family fun

Get geared up for a day of family fun at the Malmsbury Cricket Club's Motor Festival this Sunday.

The fundraiser includes market stalls, food stalls, raffles, jumping castles, live music, face painting and live music.

Car entry into the show and shine event is $20, $10 for motorcycles, and $20 for stalls. There will be day prizes across five categories.

Send the cricket club a Facebook message for a full entry form.

Enquiries to Jenny Ganim on 0439 988 168.

Vouchers to help outdoor openings Victorian businesses can now apply for vouchers to help them take advantage of open-air trading opportunities as the state prepares for the next major stage of reopening.

More than 7000 vouchers valued at $2000 are available from the state to help pay for the hire and purchase of furniture and equipment and other costs. Some 20 per cent of the vouchers will be reserved for regional businesses.

The COVIDSafe Outdoor Activation Voucher Program is open to businesses, community organisations, not-for-profits,

charities and trader associations to set up street trading and invigorate local areas.

Applicants to the program must provide a plan detailing how they will move their business activities outdoors, and provide proof that the voucher payment has been spent on eligible items within three months.

The Outdoor Economy Package also includes the $40 million COVIDSafe Outdoor Activation Fund which is helping councils transform outdoor areas with new street furniture, landscaping and public art as well as entertainment.

For details, or to apply, visit: vic.gov.au

MainFM station manager Steph Riddel and presenter Grace Ernestine invite the community to tune in for Ausmusic Week.

Celebrating Aussie sound Castlemaine community radio station MainFM 94.9 is turning up Australian music this week, November 15-21, bringing listeners a week of home-grown talent in honour of Australian Music Month.

The station's 100+ volunteer presenters will celebrate everything that’s great about Australian music and turn their attention to Australian artists by presenting music shows with 100 per cent Australian content,

or playing even more local content than normal, with special programs, interviews, retrospectives and playlists.

Ausmusic Week at MainFM coincides with Ausmusic T-shirt Day this Friday November 19, which raises money for Support Act who have been a huge support to Australian musicians and industry workers over the past 18 months. Tune in to 94.9FM or listen live at mainfm.net

CSC art piece to be unveiled

An art piece created by the VCAL students at Castlemaine Secondary College will be unveiled at the Etty Street Campus this Friday evening.

The site-specific installation of sculpture, sound and video explores the chasms and gaps in lives, landscapes and emotions, and how they may be bridged, filled or healed. The Rift will be on show for one night only from 5.30pm8pm at the Art Studio near the basketball court.

Drinks and nibbles provided. RSVP via https://forms.gle/QjgXJRBKFEw687DJ8 The CSC annual art exhibition is also currently on show in the Market Building.

Catch a glimpse of the work of these talented local students across a range of mediums.

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ASH Scott Anthony 9.4.1970 - 7.11.2021 Loving Dad of Britney, David and Mathew.

Truly loved by Tanya for 30 years.

Loved son of Myra and John and Norm.

Brother of Stephen, Julie (dec), Greg and Amanda.

Reunited with his beloved sister Julie

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Mervyn James Ramsey 21.8.1945 – 9.11.2021 Aged 76 years

Passed away 1st November 2021 aged 84 years.

Passed away at Castlemaine Hospital surrounded by his loving family on 9th November.

Proud daughter of Bernie and Dora McMahon and sister to Barney McMahon (all dec).

Loving wife of John (dec), loved and treasured mother of Robert, Peter (dec) and Jenny, mother in law of Kerrie and Steve.

Adored Gran of Scott and Chelsea, Joshua and Nicholas.

Great-Gran of Bohdi.

Dearly loved son of Clara (Doll) and James Ramsey (both dec) of Clydesdale.

Loved brother of Joan and brother in law of Ralph.

Beloved son and brother.

Father of Michael (dec), Stephen and Mark, father in law to Renee and Chantelle.

Grandfather to Indiana, Bodhi, Scarlett and Paige.

Will be sadly missed.

Dad, words can’t explain how devastated I am now that you have gone, but also relieved that you’re not suffering anymore.

Now you can take Rocky and Macey for a walk, take Michael fishing, have a beer with Dom and Macca, check on the bees with Bob and show Elvis how to dance.

Pain free, looking down on me from above, still making sure things are done your way, the proper way.

Don’t worry about your girls, I’ll look after them and tell stories about how great of a father and pop you were.

I hope you swung by Graceland on your way home like you said.

Until I see you again.

Hoo Roo Stephen, Renee, Indiana and Bodhi

Mum, there's a place in my heart that's yours alone, a place in my heart that no one else can own, today, tomorrow my whole life through, I'll always love and remember you, Jenny.

A private ceremony was held on 8th November.

A memorial service and celebration of Pat's life for extended family and friends will be scheduled at a later date.

For details please see Pat’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.

MATTHEWS (Ahern) Dr Jane Mary

10.3.1939 - 8.11.2021 Died peacefully at home in Kyneton with her family by her side.

Loving & loved Mother of Andy & Lizzie.

Mother-in-law to Stephanie & Andy.

Adoring & proud grandmother of Robert, Finn, Alice & Jimmy.

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Dad / Pop With tears we saw you suffer Dad, we watched you fade away, our hearts were slowly breaking, as you fought so hard to stay.

You did not want to leave us, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

We were so very lucky to have such a wonderful, caring, hardworking and loving Dad and Pop to spend our lives with.

Rest in peace Dad, we love you.

Mark, Chantelle, Scarlett and Paige.

Loved and loving brother of Joan, brother in law of Ralph, uncle of Andrew, Anne, Adrian and their families.

An honest, hardworking man, loyal friend, a caring and supportive family man.

Missing our nightly phone calls already.

Goodnight little brother, talk to you tomorrow mate.

To live on in the hearts of those who love you, is not to die but to live forever.

John Roger Neall 13.2.1937 – 10.11.2021 John left us peacefully on November 10, 2021 Aged 84 at Ellery House with family by his side.

Former husband of Hilda. Much loved father of Michael (dec), Stephen and Renee, Mark and Chantelle.

Loved Pop of Indiana, Bodhi, Scarlett and Paige.

Reunited with your son Michael.

Sadly missed by all who knew him, especially doing your Elvis impersonations.

Thanks for the good times Mervyn.

R.I.P

Dearly loved husband of Giselle.

Much loved father and father in-law of Jon & Kat and Penelope.

Very special Grandad to Jack, Josie, Mischa, Johnny, Soph, Grace, Sean and Harry.

With tears we watched you suffer, we watched you fade away, our hearts were slowly breaking, as you fought so hard to stay.

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HOUSE KEEPER/ CLEANER - CASUAL We require someone for our family run cabin and caravan park in Castlemaine.

Do you have an eye for detail?

Able to work unsupervised and efficently?

And enjoy cleaning.

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Happy Birthday Richard Brooking

In our hearts your memories are kept for the loved one we will never forget.

Your loving wife Stella Loved father of Shirley Loved father-in-law of Rodney Loved grandfather of Richie & Em, Ashley & Wendy, Michael & Owen.

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Registered Midwife Positions To ensure a high level of care continues to be provided to our community, we are seeking passionate and dedicated Midwives to join our team in permanent and/or fixed term contracts.

Areas of work include pregnancy assessment, antenatal clinic, domiciliary services, birth suites and postnatal care.

This is an opportunity to utilize your knowledge and skills to provide midwifery led care in our growing community.

For more information and how to apply visit: kilmoredistricthealth.org.au/current-vacancies

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Family and friends are welcome to attend the funeral service for Mr Mervyn Ramsey, to be held by the graveside at the Newstead Cemetery TOMORROW (Wednesday) at 3.00pm.

PART TIME PRACTICE NURSE

required for our busy long established General Practice in Castlemaine.

We are looking for someone with previous treatment room experience, the ability to work in a fast paced environment, possess a friendly manner with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to cover leave would be expected and negotiated with the practice team.

Immunisation certificate would be desirable.

This is a rewarding role and provides the opportunity to work autonomously and collaboratively within practice guidelines.

We would be willing to train the right applicant in all aspects of the role.

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Blackwood Special School OEC is a Residential School situated in the small township of Blackwood.

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Bottling Line / Machine Operator Casual We are looking for a person who is reliable and has attention to detail, to work on our sparkling wine production line 2 – 4 days a week. Training will be provided.

Email your resume to production@kilchurnwines.com.au

Chase the Blues away with “The Revellers in Concert”

Sun., November 28 and Sun., December 5 In the Uniting Church Kyneton 2 pm – 4 pm All tickets $10. (No concessions) A light hearted program of favourite songs combined with a sing-a-long.

Limited seating avail. Ticket sales at the door.

COVID rules strictly apply, including current Gov’t Vacc. rules.

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Trentham District Football Netball Club Inc.

AGM Thursday, Dec. 2nd at 6.30 pm Trentham Bowling Club 3 Park Street Trentham All committee positions open BBQ to follow Secretary: 0411 736 736 KN261088/J

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Wanted To Rent WANTED. Room to rent in Castlemaine, Kyneton or surrounds. Ph. 0426 998 180.

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Cellar Hand - Full Time We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time cellar hand to join our winemaking team. Learn the art of producing high quality sparkling wine for our many contract clients around Australia.

Experience preferred but not essential, we’ll train you. Ideally you will be interested in a career in the wine industry and have a good work ethic.

Email your resume to winemaking@kilchurnwines.com.au

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We currently have the following positions we are looking to fill:

Castlemaine Farmers Market

If you have found lost property, we’ll help locate the owner free of charge.

Simply provide the details of your “find”, and your phone number for publication.

Entertainment

WOODTURNING LESSONS

To Let

starting this Wednesday, November 17 1pm-4pm Western Reserve

We are currently looking for cleaners to join our ever-expanding team. Kyneton Bushland Resort is located just outside of Kyneton and consists of 62 villas and apartments spread over 120 acres. We offer work over various days and times during the week and we can guarantee work every Friday as this is our main changeover day.

Ph 0427 506 843

Classes available for beginners to advanced skills.

Evening sessions starting February 2022.

All use of tools, abrasives and blanks supplied Tutor has 20 years experience Ph. 0447 148 148

New Summer Hours

Please submit your resume to housekeeping@kynetonbushresort.com.au

Due to the current covid restrictions, proof of full vaccination will need to be shown at the cemetery gate to attend.

A progressive sale of book stock will begin today, Friday 22 October starting at a discount of 40% off all books on two levels.

The sale percentage will progress over a five week period.

(Enquiries are welcome about the business or freehold).

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Birthday Remembrance

Located at Trentham.

8 am - 1 pm

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Please bring your smartphone to check-in on arrival using the QR Code and provide Proof of Vaccination.

CLEANER WANTED. Casual position, mornings only. Must be reliable and available 7 days a week. Ph: 5422 2011.

Give us a ring on 5472 2160

Truck licence an advantage but not essential.

Full time position.

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The Memorial Service for Mr Douglas James (Doug) Cameron will be held at the Riddells Creek Senior Citizens Centre, 74 Main Road, Riddells Creek on TUESDAY November 23rd 2021 at 1.30pm.

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Email applications to admin@ccacc.com.au

Aged Care Worker required to provide personal care and companionship in a private home in Woodend.

Your care and assistance will enable an elderly couple to stay in their own home.

Part time hours in a friendly, comfortable environment.

Shifts available Monday - Sunday.

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All persons 16 years and over must be double vaccinated to attend. Proof of vaccination will be required on entry.

To watch the live-stream of the service please go to Scott's eTribute at www.tjscottandson. com.au

A private memorial service to celebrate the life of Dr. Jane Mary Matthews will be held on Wednesday (Nov. 17th 2021) at 1.00pm.

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Garage Sales CASTLEMAINE, 88 Fletcher St, Sat., Nov. 20, 9 am - 1 pm. Household goods, futon base, filing cabinets, outdoor gear, pot plants. Masks and distancing required.

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Large or small.

Cut and/or reshaped.

Ph Chris O'Toole

PugWorkShop Castlemaine

PEUGEOT CITROËN

Service and repairs Doug Norman 0408 508 628

Call Josh: 0478 096 992

Earthmoving

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GRASS SLASHING • 5T EXCAVATOR • 2.6 EXCAVATOR • TRACK BOBCAT • POST HOLE BORING • DRIVEWAYCONSTRUCTION • SITE CUTS & TRENCHING Phone Colin 0417 509 699

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Mowing and Clean ups, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Grass Slashing, Property Maintenance.

• Quick.

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• Fully insured.

PHONE BRETT 0423 908 715

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Roofing Repairs

Macedon Ranges Roof Maintenance

ALL GENERAL CARPENTRY

Kitchen and Bathroom renovations

Mulching, mowing, whipper snipping.

Acres and town blocks.

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HANDYMAN, yards, ute work, moving day, general labour. Phone Nathan 0466 265 326.

5422 3573 • Bullbars and Sidesteps • Winches and Recovery Gear • Suspension and Snorkels • Canopies and Awnings • Roof Racks & Drawers • Big Bore Exhausts • Rear Protection Bars • Setups and Accessories

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WANTED

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A Grade Licenced Electrician

Laptops, Desktops & Phones Windows & Apple

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• re-bed and point • full roof restoration • clean gutters and leaf protection • repaint faded colorbond and tin roofs • replace gutters and downpipes • solar panels cleaned.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021-53

SPORTS wrap Kyneton, Romsey each by 10 shots Bill West

Kyneton and Romsey each secured 10-shot winning margins against respective opponents Kilmore and Kyneton Golf in the second round of Highlands pennant bowls on Saturday.

Almost continuous rain on Friday threatened to wash out bowls across the board, or at least on the grass greens, but the only place where a match was called off was out at Trentham, with Gisborne given the message the green was unfit for play due to excessive rain.

It was touch and go at several other venues but overall the games went on, in direct contrast the opening round of Gisborne District Cricket Association’s season which was called off on Friday evening.

At home, Romsey did extremely well to get an all fours up victory over a Kyneton Golf side keen to make amends for a shock loss to Lancefield in the opening round.

Golf was reinforced by the inclusion of topliner Graham Edwards, but equally the Redbacks were determined to make amends for the narrow opening round loss at Gisborne.

After two rounds Golf is in an unenviable position of being on the bottom of the ladder, with the only way now being UP, starting with Trentham on Saturday.

Elevated from division two, Trentham is short of match practise, with a bye and a washout on the slate.

Kyneton, runners-up last season, opened proceedings after a first round bye by defeating newcomer Kilmore by 10 shots, with the Mark Smoljo rink in fine form.

Kilmore showed enough to indicate it can be very competitive in Highlands.

Lancefield won by 19 shots overall at home to Diggers Rest, with the margin being six at the halfway mark.

Bev Holmes and co. double their opponent’s score and the Tigers just missed maximum points due to a fine bowl on the last end of play.

This Saturday, the Tigers go to Kyneton for a replay of last season’s grand final with the home side starting as a clear favourite.

Gisborne should be too strong for Broadford, and Romsey will make sure of avoiding a slip-up at Diggers Rest.

Ladder: Kyneton 30 points, Lancefield 28, Trentham 21, Romsey 20, Gisborne

20, Broadford 19, Kilmore 16, Diggers Rest 4, Kyneton Golf 2.

MACEDON, WOODEND DO WELL In division two, Macedon and Woodend secured substantial wins over respective opponents Romsey and Kyneton.

The winners each gained maximum points, while Gisborne managed to scramble home by four shots from Kyneton Golf in the closest contest of the round.

Trentham went down by 27 shots due to a big margin to the home side in one rink.

Paul Hinneberg had a good win for the Saints.

This Saturday: Romsey v Kyneton, Woodend v Kilmore, Trentham v Gisborne 3, Kyneton Golf v Broadford, Macedon a bye.

In division three, the two Gisborne sides, Romsey and Kilmore took the points.

BOWLS SCORES DIVISION 1 Kilmore 48 lost to Kyneton 58. D. Marshall 11 lost to M. Smoljo 25, P. Skehan 15 lost to P. Ryan 20, J. Reimann 22 d C. Vincent 13.

Romsey 72 d Kyneton Golf 62. C. Austin 26 d G. Edwards 23, M. Brundell 23 d A. Plowman 22, D. Ely 23 d A. Barker 17.

Lancefield 69 d Diggers Rest 50. B. Holmes 28 d M. Clohesy 14, J. Holmes 22 d B. Reidy 15, C. Jolly 19 lost to R. Treweek 21.

Trentham v Kyneton (washout).

Broadford the bye.

DIVISION 2 Woodend 70 d Kyneton 44. M. Dornau 27d M. Bermingham 17, N. Bickerdyke 20 d R. Ackroyd 10, S. Pickles 23 d M. Plowman 17.

Macedon 75 d Romsey 46. R. Stapleton 18 d A. Laing 17, G. Dickerson 25 d J. Beaumont 12, S. Gillman 32 d G. Cuthbert 17.

Gisborne 62 d Kyneton Golf 58. B Wylie 25 d R. Turner 15, D. Wesney 23 d J. Trounce 18, R. Newton 16 lost to G. Williamson 25.

Kilmore 77 d Trentham 50. A. Langdon 18 d D. Walsh 17, D. Taffe 43d C. Pevitt 7, J. Marshall 16 lost to P. Hinneberg 26.

Broadford a bye.

DIVISION 3 Gisborne4 71 d Macedon 54. R. Sellman 21 drew with L. Gent 21, T. Wylie 40 d M. Keenan 7, J. Hunter 10 lost to D. Summerfield 26.

Jim Schmidt, one of the long-time Kyneton Golf stalwarts, prepares to deliver a bowl in the very close division two match against Gisborne on Saturday.

Gisborne3 60 d Diggers Rest 47. R. Paterson 15 lost to F. Bonnici 26, R. Formica 13 20 d D. Ryan 13, T. Woodlock 25 d L. Wels 8.

Woodend 50 lost to Kilmore 61. D. Appleyard 18 lost to W. Gunn 19, L. Scott 13 lost to R. Thomson 21, R. Smithies 19 lost to N. Beard 21.

Lancefield 51 lost to Romsey 65. Ann Shipcott 19 d H. Rose 17, K. Johnson 19 d J. Boyce 13, L. Howlett 13 lost to P. Chambers 35.

MIDWEEK PENNANT Results in the opening round of Central Highlands midweek pennant bowls last week were: Division one: Kyneton 58 d Gisborne

47 L. Dymond 16 lost to R. Kozolins 20, A. Mathison 21 d R. Sutherland 15, P. Ryan 21 d M. Brundell 12.

Gisborne 75 d Kyneton Golf 47. P. Williams 29 d J. Trounce 10, A. Higgins 27 d G. Williamson 13, D. Beardmore 19 lost to C. Schmidt 19.

Kilmore 58 d Woodend 54. D. Marshall 19 d M. Dornau 17, P. Skehan 21 d S. Pickles 15, T. Young 18 lost to T. Sturt 22.

Division 2: Results pending.

Division 3: Kilmore 54 d Romsey 33. N. Beard 26 d J. Boyce 19, R. Thomson 28 d C. Dean 14.

Gisborne3 53 d Gisborne4 33. D. Wesney 34 d T. Hunter 11, R. Formica 19 lost to R. Sellman 22.

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GOLF results Trophy on countback The Stan Porter Trophy was at stake for Kyneton golfers on Saturday, with Rick O’Donnell the winner with 40 stableford points.

Stan’s sons Jim and Rob were there to present the winner’s trophy, with O’Donnell (handicap 28) edging out Ross Foreman on a countback.

Foreman (14) was the A-grade winner with 40 points, from Jason McClure (8) back after lockdown on 36.

O’Donnell claimed B-grade easily, with Pat Clohesy (17) next best on 32.

NTPs went to Jim Porter, David Ryan, Sebastian Morris, Nathan Thompson and Paul Law (also super pin).

In adverse conditions, Ross Martin (14) with 31 points was the best of a very small field on Wednesday.

The first round of the women’s 20212 championship tested players last week.

A-grade: Deb Kohlman 88-24-75, from Denise Murphy 96-16-80.

B-grade: Joan Gibbs 102-27-75 from Bron Dwyer 104-26-78.

NTPs went to Kohlman and Teaote Davies.

Lancefield Continuing inclement weather led to a late change in Lancefield’s scheduled competition on Saturday, with the first round of the championship postponed for a week.

Being an all-weather course with holes being able to be changed, an 18-hole stableford event was played.

Barry Flentjar was the winner with 36 points, continuing his good form from Wednesday’s 10-hole twilight when his 22 points topped the list.

‘Making hay while the sun shines’ was obviously in long marker Malcolm Ive’s mind when the Legends played on Tuesday.

He carded a brilliant 98-35-63 including a brilliant birdie 4 on the second hole, and a massive handicap adjustment was the reward.

Runner-up was Steve Draper with 8118-73, with Peter McGill and Peter Beard nearest the pin.

Romsey Excessive rain finally got the better of the Romsey course and it was closed for competition and to green fee players early on Saturday morning.

Yesterday’s scheduled women’s tournament also had to be cancelled.

Thursday, Romsey entrants made their presence felt in the Seymour Women’s Tournament.

Beryl Cole took out C-grade with an excellent nett 69, Jenny Harley won B-grade on a countback with a nett 77, and Darlene Baker was runner-up in A-grade.

The tournament winner with 89 was Gail Leigh, one shot clear of Chris Doherty and Jen Le Cerf.

Players from Dalhousie district welcomed the chance to compete at a tournament for the first time in months.

Trentham Weather predictions put off plenty of Trentham regulars on Saturday, with those who played welcoming the fine and cool conditions.

The best scores were in B-grade with winner John Goodman (14 handicap) and Cameron McDonald (17) each returning 39 points.

Leif Louwen-Skovdam (6) and Craig Cotton (10) had 36 apiece in A-grade, and Bob Hogan (21) took out C-grade with 37.

Second round doubles knockout matches were also played.

The ladies stole the limelight in Thursday’s stableford.

C-grader Jan Stephenson (a famous name indeed in international golf) made full use of her 44 handicap to card the day’s best round of 45 points.!

Kirsten Jensen (20) took out B-grade with 40, and John Bell (9) topped A-grade with 39.

Woodend Hot favourite Andrew Davies leads by seven shots after the first two rounds of Woodend Golf Club’s 2021 championship.

There are battle royals going on for B and C-grade honours, with three players tied for the lead in each.

Leading scores in the three grades after the second round of the 54-hole event on Saturday were: Championship: A. Davies 8, 69 –137, A. Franklin 72, 72 – 144, G. Moxley 73, 77 –150.

B-grade: T. Gepp 86, 80 – 166, L. Whitton 82, 82 – 166, M. Fitzpatrick 82, 84 – 166.

C-grade: S. Ferns 90, 92 – 182, M. Rintala 90, 92 – 182, B. Thompson 91, 91, 182.

The club’s annual meeting takes place this Saturday evening, following the presentation of the championship trophies.

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MIDLAND EXPRESS

SPORTS wrap

Local winners – spectators back Bill West

Spectators were finally allowed back at a Kyneton race meeting on Friday, where local trainers chalked up two winners and multiple placings on the eight event program.

Once again less than ideal weather prevailed, with rain of varying intensity and a track becoming heavier as the day progressed.

There was a mixture of both long and short priced winners, with some jockeys continually looking for the best ground to give their mounts every chance.

Friday’s meeting came just nine days after Kyneton Cup Day, when the $125,000 Cup was run then the meeting called off due to heavy rain and poor visibility.

The two Kyneton-trained winners came in successive races, and both started as short priced favourites to break their maiden status.

George Osborne’s Golden Banner had run fourth on Cup Day at Kyneton, and ridden by Will Gordon, was always in a prime position in the 1469m event.

The five-year-old with very distinctive flashy white socks was described as “a work in progress” by Osborne.

A paddock injury as a young horse set him back about 12 months and he had finished in the top four six times before Friday’s success.

Given the stable name of ‘Eric’, Golden Banner is a horse with plenty of character and vindicated his $2.40 starting price.

In the following event, over 1875m, the Neil Dyer trained Svaneke was a $2.20 favourite after recent placings at Avoca and Wycheproof.

“She’s a game little mare,” Dyer said after watching the five-year-old he races in partnership with Debbie Kroger win narrowly after jockey Jamie Mott had ridden a confident race.

“Race fitness was on her side,” Dyer said.

Mott said Svaneke appreciated the heavy ground and could possibly win again in similar conditions, though she had only raced against “a modest bunch”.

Maldon co-trainers Brian and Ashley McKnight took out the final race on the program with Logo Logic, a $5 chance.

Taken to the front at the 400m mark by Christine Puls in the Team Staffing Solutions BM58 Handicap, the five-year-old held on to narrowly hold off local galloper Chich’s Spirit.

Logo Logic is raced by the McKnights, and this was his second win from 14 starts.

Footnote: The biggest turf meeting of the year for Kilmore Racing Club takes place this Sunday, featuring the $150,000 Kilmore Cup, over 1600m.

Holding on: Maldon galloper Logo Logic, ridden by Christine Puls, takes out the ‘lucky last’ at Kyneton.

Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos

Breakthrough: Golden Banner strides to victory in the No Fuss Event Hire Maiden Plate. Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos

First win: Jamie Mott brings the Neil Dyer trained Svaneke back to scale after winning the Furphy Crisp Lager Maiden Plate. Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos

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Tylden-trained My Yankee Girl is proving to be a very consistent galloper, with two wins and a second placing from her three race starts. The three-yearold filly scored a strong win over 1100m at Bendigo last Wednesday, following a debut win at Cranbourne and a close second at Ballarat. Ridden by Craig Newitt, $5.50 chance My Yankee Girl was trapped wide for much of the journey, Very pleased: John and Frank Salanitri with My Yankee Girl after but ran on strongly in winning the Silks Events and Functions event at Bendigo. Photo: the straight to hold off Brett Holburt/Racing Photos Zooming Zebra.

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SPORTS wrap

CDCA season swings into action Castlemaine District Cricket Association competition kicked off for the 2021-2022 season last Saturday with one day contests in round one of the senior divisions and day one of round one in C Grade (Under 16).

Unfortunately, rain saw some matches washed out. The highlight of the round was Maiden Gully/Marist B Grade batsman Joshua Brown's 95. Harcourt's Owen Bloomfield also made an impressive 80. Best with the ball were Muckleford A Grader John Watson 5-22 and fellow Barkers Creek A Grader Jonty Entwisle with 5-36. Results were as follows: A Grade North Castlemaine 133 (J Howorth 39, S Bartlett 26; C Gardner 3-22, L Bright 2-26) d Newstead 126 (C Hepburn 50; N Ryan 3-22, P Newton 2-25).

Castlemaine United 6-182 (L Chaffey 59*, D Rush 50; S Shovan 2-18) d Guildford 8-181(cc) (D Webster 46, G Beith 29*, C Bunting 25; L Chaffey 4-34, J Chaffey 2-26).

Barkers Creek 142 (B Henderson 29; J Watson 5-22, S Maroudas 2-36) d Muckleford 127(cc) (J Entwisle 5-36, S Smith 3-13).

Maiden Gully had the bye.

A Reserve Harcourt 117 (H Brereton 51*; A Blake 3-21, M Van Poppel 2-7) lost to Maiden Gully 144 (R Fisher 72; S Berry 3-11, B Jury 2-31).

Newstead 117 (L Walker 28) lost to Hepburn 7-162(cc) (L Walker

3-27, A Kelly 2-25).

Guildford drew Castlemaine United (washed out). Muckleford 6-135(cc) (H Coombes 39*, D Slingo 25; K Huntly 3-23) d. Barkers Creek 9-130(cc) (K Huntly 41; H Coombes 4-14).

B Grade Muckleford Maroon 6-60 (H Harvey 2-10) d Muckleford Gold 9-58 (T Callaway 3-25, D Singh 2-11).

Castlemaine Blue 3-151(cc) (L Bester 65, J Nuttall 40*) d Newstead 94 (L Bester 4-9, B Moran 2-12, M Penrose 2-14).

Maiden Gully 4-194(cc) (J Brown 95, S Haw 64*) d Harcourt 6-167(cc) (O Bloomfield 80; M O'Brien 2-31).

Taradale 7-172(cc) (A Vance 50*, S Curnow 37, P Fleming 25; D McKendry 2-22, K Williams 2-30) d Guildford 63 (K Williams 25; L Maltby 3-2, M Maerz 2-4, R Shill 2-5).

Hepburn 7-162 (M Courtot 46) lost to Castlemaine Gold 2-200(cc) (L Kneebone 75*, A Perrett 66).

North Castlemaine had the bye.

C Grade Junior/U16 Barkers Creek 178 (H Kneebone 3-13, R Selwood 2-6, V Van Egmond 2-26) v Castlemaine United Blue. Newstead v Harcourt 4-152(cc) (K Simmons 51*, J Archer 28). North Castlemaine/ Guildford v Muckleford 3-192(cc) (E Haywood 35*; J Anderson 2-8).

Castlemaine United Gold had the bye.

A Guildford batsman watches on as his Castlemaine United opponent eyes a catch. Photo: Max Lesser.

Cricket season start delayed Bill West

Tougher this season: Macedon captain Daniel Trotta, (at left) with the Jensen Shield premiership cup from last season.

Croquet begins Kyneton Croquet Club players Bill Caddaye and Graham Smith ventured down to Ballarat on Sunday for a golf croquet competition.

More than 30 players from across the state turned up to play in atrocious conditions. The temperature barely got into double figures, players had to contend with strong winds intermittent heavy rain and occasional hail.

Competing in Division 2, Caddaye and Smith won four of their five games finishing in equal top position after the round robin competition but proved no match for the winning pair from Drysdale in the final.

Kyneton Croquet Club is looking to make up for lost time with a number of competitions planned for the next few weeks.

Next Wednesday it will hold its invitation doubles competition with entries already coming from across the state. That will be followed later in the month by the Watts Trophy Competition between Kyneton and the Macedon Ranges Club in Gisborne and then the long-delayed official opening of the season in early December.

High hopes that Gisborne District Cricket Association’s 2021-2022 season would begin last Saturday were dashed with continuous falls of rain late last week.

The decision was made on Friday to ‘pull the pin’ with all scheduled matches on Saturday called off.

Many ground surfaces were waterlogged, and the weather forecast for Saturday was anything but promising.

This means the season effectively begins this Saturday, November 20, across all grades.

The big McIntyre Cup match is at Gardiner Reserve, where Gisborne will host reigning premier Bacchus Marsh.

Gisborne is set to go across various grades, with the club having 18 junior coaches to make sure young players are given every opportunity to develop their skills.

Other McIntyre Cup matches on Saturday are: Romsey v Rupertswood.

Woodend v Wallan.

Diggers Rest-Bulla v Sunbury Kangaroos.

Sunbury United v East Sunbury.

Macedon faces a tough initiation in

Johnstone Shield after being promoted after an exciting grand final win in Jensen Shield last season.

The Cats will welcome Gisborne to Tony Clarke Reserve.

Other Johnstone Shield matches are Kyneton v Riddell, Aintree v Romsey, Bacchus Marsh v Eynesbury and East Sunbury v Sunbury United.

Jensen Shield: Gisborne v Diggers Rest – Bulla, Blackwood v Sunbury, St Anthonys v Lancefield, Hanging Rock v Woodend, Bacchus Marsh v Malmsbury.

Trentham is at home to Bacchus Marsh in division one.

Strong season opener for vets Sunbury Macedon Ranges Veterans Cricket Club has opened the season on a winning note with a victory over a strong Geelong White combination.

The veterans play all over the state, in Over 50s, Over 60s and Over 70s competition.

Before the opening match, presentation of caps to new players John Herron and Manny Tumino took place.

SMR usually has a tight game against Geelong White, and this was no exception in the 40 overs encounter.

The home side sent their strongest batters to the crease, but the SMR opening bowlers were equal to the challenge by restricting the runs in the first eight overs.

The next change of batters pushed up the run rate and capitalized on some rusty bowling, scoring at above a run a ball to reach 1/100 (four retirees) from 20 overs.

New bowlers and a very proficient wicketkeeper put the screws on.

Momentum swings, with a couple of catches and run outs missed, helped Geelong to reach a healthy 8/173 at closure.

SMR’s opening bats Rod Browning and Dave Cordy were caught at mid-on early trying to push the score along.

Some handy contributions with the bat eventually left the match in the balance, and Archie Dudderidge returned to the crease for an New caps: Captain Phil Hickleton presents caps to new unbeaten 40 which enabled SMR to win with two overs to spare.

Sunbury Macedon Ranges veterans John Herron (centre) and The Over 60s have a bye this Sunday, and the Over 70s play Manny Tumino before the match against Geelong White. tomorrow and on Sunday.

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