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Festival fun The Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival kicks off this coming weekend with a month-long action-packed program of events. Musicians will be playing in live music park popups across the shire, including The Funkateers (pictured) who will be playing down Piper Street during the Kyneton Farmers Market. Visit visitmacedonranges.com for details. Photo courtesy of Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

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As the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing on plans for Castlemaine's controversial third supermarket got under way last week, new details have been revealed on the design of the proposed Woolworths supermarket.

The plans by architects Clarke Hopkins Clarke propose to convert the former gasworks site into a state-of-the-art retail facility, featuring considered landscaping and bespoke artworks.

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charging stations, extensive solar panels and total water management.

The developer would treat stormwater run-off – which would ordinarily be lost – providing 6-8 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of treated clean water per year for community parks and ovals.

The plans also allow for bicycle tracks, a new pedestrian crossing and improved road safety for school students with the addition of a signalised intersection.

Developer Lascorp says 100 jobs would be created during the construction phase and a further 100 once complete.

A council officer’s report was complimentary of the project’s design, comment-

ing on the facade’s “neat and rhythmic form”.

However, at its February meeting council voted not to support the latest amended plans at VCAT concerned about the size of the development and its potential impact on other businesses in the town.

Council had earlier granted permission for a smaller supermarket (1500m2) on the site in April 2018 before the developers went back to the drawing board more than doubling the size.

Representatives of local advocacy group Size Matters are among the 11 objectors respondents to the matter at VCAT. Continued page 4.

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Creative C reative m moves oves Eve Lamb

A new Castlemaine enterprise is opening up opportunities for locals to tap into their own creativity and potentially become the next big thing in design.

Being established by Josh Salmon, a fine arts, animation and programming professional, the new One Day Studios taking shape on Forest Street is set to offer a range of creative hands-on short courses for people of all ages.

But it's particularly aimed at engaging young folk who may be in danger of slipping though the education system cracks and failing to fulfil their own potential.

The concept dovetails with the skateboarding and streetwear outlet that Salmon recently opened at the Forest Street premises, which he originally secured specifically to realise the One Day Studios plan following a model already proving successful in coastal Warrnambool.

"One Day Studios is a not-for-profit that's operating out of Warrnambool at the moment and we're franchising it to Castlemaine," Salmon says.

"We're going to run animation, illustration, programming, three-D printing, laser cutting, vacuum forming, which is like the old-fashioned Halloween masks, we can do that, as well as t-shirt workshops.

"The idea is that we can run courses led by specialists who will come in and do classes and we will keep the price down by not charging them to use the space.

"We'll just have a bank of computers set up so that if somebody wants to set up a class they can just come in and it's all set up for them.

"We do take a percentage of the ticket price – 20 per cent – which just goes back

Jasper Storer-Reeves and Josh Salmon who has established Oni Streetwear that’s now meeting a demand for on-trend youth streetwear and boarding needs while also establishing Castlemaine’s new One Day Studios. Photo: Eve Lamb into keeping the lights on and keeping it going. That's the main goal.

"So it doesn't matter how many people turn up, they can still afford to run a class."

The concept goes beyond offering short specialty courses with a program called Youth Takeover that's also in the pipeline, aimed specifically at equipping teens with skills to secure work in streetwear design or to start their own enterprise in the sector.

"I was approached to run a Youth Takeover," Josh says, explaining the concept that's on track to start during the term two school holidays.

"That is a program where, for six weeks,

we have a group of teenagers come into the shop once a week and just learning the process of designing their own clothing line and then at the end of it they take over the shop for a weekend or a week, and sell their t-shirts in the shop.

"It's for them to learn the process from start to finish and develop some skills, and if they're a good fit they could gain employment through it or, you never know, become the next big thing in design."

"I leased this building for One Day Studios in particular but as soon as we got the space and put the roller door up and looked at the skate park we realised we could have a skate shop and a clothing

store here and meet a need in town because there's no other skate shop and no alternative clothing for young people," says Salmon who's developing the concept with his nephew Jasper Storer-Reeves.

They've even made an indoor boarding ramp on site, perfect for staging artistic action photo shoots.

"Also, any young artists can bring in their designs and get it put on a shirt here because we print everything in-house," Salmon says.

"The idea behind One Day Studios is that if you spent just one day a week doing what you love then everyone could find themselves creatively fulfilled."

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A curiosity in Woodend

Entomologist Bert Candusio is showcasing the Central Victorian Regional Insect Collection at a three-day entomology expo planned for Woodend.

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Mr Cardusio said the plans never developed and he discovered 18 years later that the collection had been destroyed through “sheer neglect”.

“It really puts more emphasis on the CVRIC’s importance,” Mr Candusio said.

The entomology expo is a major fundraiser for the group maintaining the collection. It will assist in purchasing equipment for proper storage, preservation and database development.

Mr Candusio said he hoped the event

would get more people interested in some our smallest creatures.

"There is what I like to call a 'Cute and Cuddly Effect' whereby people want to save the koalas or the panda bears, because they are cute and cuddly and it is what they are familiar with. What a lot of people don't realise is that in order to do that you must start with invertebrates and insects," he said.

The entomology expo will be held at Woodend's Buffalo Stadium from July 1-3, opening 10am to 5pm.

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An entomology expo will be buzzing into Woodend in July as the first of its kind.

Live specimens, workshops, demonstrations, artwork and insect displays from across the state will fill Buffalo Stadium for the three-day event.

Under the microscope will be the Central Victorian Regional Insect Collection – now the last collection representing bugs of central Victoria in existence.

The collection’s managing director entomologist, Bert Candusio, said the CVRIC held rare and fascinating species he was excited to share.

“We have a rare specimen of one of the largest flies in the world measuring 2 ½ inches – the Phellus Olgae – which was collected at Lockwood,” he said.

“We have also catalogued a particular species of camponodus that is unknown.”

Last year, La Trobe University asked Mr Candusio to step in and salvage its Bendigo campus insect collection due to a redevelopment. It comprises some 20,000 student specimens gathered from as early as the 1970s.

“It forms great baseline data and we’re excited about all the spin-off research that can now happen as a result of having this collection,” Mr Candusio said.

“Already, we know that we are now seeing species here that are typically from further north.”

For now, the collection is housed in Woodend while a team works on cataloguing, further development and creating a digital database. The next step is to find its permanent home so it can be enjoyed by the public and they have their sights set on Woodend.

Mr Candusio was the founding director of the former Insectarium of Victoria, which was also housed in the town.

When developers purchased the insec-

LGBTIQA+ advisory appointed

Hepburn Council has appointed six members to its inaugural LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee, selected from a recent public call out for expressions of interest.

LGBTIQA+ Advisory committee members are: Max Primmer, Belinda Brain, Dean Whelan, Ian McKnight, Lyall Brooks and Tass Mousaferiadis. Members will provide valuable advice to the council about how it can further promote and recognise inclu-

sion and diversity, and address barriers to equality.

The committee will also identify issues of concern within the community and come up with solutions that they will share with the council.

Hepburn Council will reopen applications for this committee in coming months to further enhance representation of age and gender diversity.

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Size Matters spokesperson Kaye Swanton said it was essential to point out that they were not objecting to a third supermarket in Castlemaine.

"A third supermarket was approved in 2018. We are objecting to the size, scale, urban planning and traffic implications of the application for a larger supermarket – 3300m2 plus approximately 420m2 for two retail shops fronting onto Forest Street," Ms Swanton said.

"To be physically viable the developer needs to subsume public land at the southern-most end of Urquhart Street (to become part of the car park) and a road reserve/right of way between 2a Duke Street and 2 Duke Street (to become the loading bay). Without this acquisition of public land the larger development as currently proposed does not fit onto the proposed site," she said.

The 10-day VCAT major cases hearing continues this week.

Young farmers apply Young farmers can now apply for the 2022 Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarships to help their careers grow.

Under the program eligible young farmers can boost their skills and careers with up to $10,000 each to upskill through training or education, and to invest on-farm or for further professional development.

Applications for this year’s round of scholarships are open to farmers aged 35 or under who have been working in farm businesses for at least three days a week for the past three months, with at least two years total experience on-farm.

To find out more about the program and to apply for a scholarship, visit: go.vic.gov.au/khjYo9 Applications are now open and will close on April 18.

Life lived to its fullest

If I Can, You Can is the story of 31-year-old Hayden Walsh, who lives with cerebral palsy.

In his biography Hayden says, "My Mum once told me that I was given the body I have, and the life I have, and it’s up to me to make the most of it. That’s what I am doing; living with the body I was given to the best of my ability".

In this first-hand account of Hayden's life, as told to author Karen O'Sullivan, Hayden candidly lays bare the heartache and triumphs of a life lived to its fullest in a body sometimes unwilling.

The much-loved local has lived in Kyneton for his entire life and has been involved with the Kyneton Football Netball Club for more than two decades.

He began playing Auskick as an 11-year-old, played for the South Kyneton juniors then re-joined the club as a volunteer when he was 17.

Hayden was last year instrumental in getting the club’s first all-ability FIDA team up and running.

He is a partner to Yessah, with whom he shares three-year-old daughter Shanaya.

Karen O'Sullivan has lived in the Macedon Ranges for more than 20 years and has four sons who have all played football for the Kyneton Football Netball Club.

She was the KFNC’s first female president and served for seven years on junior and senior

committees.

With a background as a radio and television journalist for more than 25 years, Karen now runs her own media communications business, KOMS Communications.

If I Can, You Can is her first book, she hopes it is the first of many.

“I’ve always wanted to write a book, luckily when I asked Hayden if I could write his story, he said yes,” Karen said.

“Hayden is a unique individual whose actions speak louder than his words.

“He lives a full life, with kindness and purpose, something all of us strive to achieve.”

The book will be launched on Sunday March 27 at the Kyneton Football Netball Club between 2pm-3pm at the Kyneton Showgrounds, as part of the club’s 2022 season launch.

A community launch will also be held from 5.30-7pm on Friday April 1 at The Kyneton Hotel.

Hayden and Karen will be available for book signings and purchases.

All profits from book sales will support Hayden and his family.

If I Can, You Can has been published by small press publisher, In Case of Emergency Press, and features a foreword

by AFL Hall of Fame star Nathan Buckley.

It is available to purchase at Aesop's Attic Bookstore in Kyneton or online at www.icoe.com.au

If I Can, You Can is the story of 31-year-old Hayden Walsh, who lives with cerebral palsy.

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We’re excited to be partnering with the Maldon Folk Festival to present a series of free gigs on Sundays from 12.00pm to 2.00pm at Maldon’s Old Bank Corner.

Catch bluegrass duo The Weeping Willows this Sunday 27 March.

Discover upcoming gigs at getlost.org.au.

Born and raised in Tasmania, Tim completed a Medical Laboratory Science Degree at the University of Tasmania. Tim has worked in Australia and UK for 10 years before studying post graduate medicine at Melbourne University and has completed a post graduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy. Tim started out in general surgery before switching to GP for lifestyle and long-term patient interaction.

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A Celebrating Taungurung Country event will be held at Bald Hill Reserve. launch of the RAP, and a short group walk to celebrate the unique natural environment of Bald Hill.

This is a free event, but places are limited. To register visit: visitmacedonranges. com On Sunday March 27 there will be a Celebrating Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country event at 11am, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country – Jacksons Creek Reserve, Gisborne.

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This free event will include a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony with Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung elder Mandy Nicholson, launch of the RAP, and a special guest performance.

Stay on for the Ultimate Autumn Picnic and an afternoon of vibrant, family-friendly live music performed by vocal superstars ‘Cassidy La Crème’ and ‘Tash York’ playing the hottest Top-40 hits from the 90s to today. Bring your own picnic lunch, or treat yourself to something tasty from the selection of food trucks standing by.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council's Reconciliation Action Plan is being launched at the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival.

It is an integral part of the council’s commitment to encouraging a deeper understanding of the cultures and traditions of First Nation’s peoples and creating opportunities and partnerships to promote knowledge and skills.

Three unique events will open the festival on Country, over one big weekend (March 26-27).

Each of the events will celebrate the region’s rich Indigenous heritage and offering a unique opportunity to learn from Traditional Owners’ and Custodians’ connection to Country.

On March 26 there will be a Celebrating Dja Dja Wurrung Country event at 10am, Dja Dja Wurrung country – Malmsbury Common.

Malmsbury Common is a highly valued conservation reserve containing significant native grasslands, wetlands and stream bank vegetation.

The event will include a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony with a Dja Dja Wurrung Elder, launch of the Reconciliation Action Plan, Djaara cultural food and fibre plants tour, introduction to new trail network and Indigenous signage, a bushfoodinspired morning tea by Murnong Mammas, and a coffee truck onsite.

This is a free event, but places are limited.

To register visit visitmacedonranges.com A Celebrating Taungurung Country event will also be held at 2pm, Taungurung Country – Bald Hill Reserve.

Located on the outskirts of Kyneton, this woodland and grassland reserve is an ecologically, geologically and culturally significant location.

The event will include a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony with Taungurung elder Aunty Joanne Honeysett,

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To complement the 2022 Melbourne Art Book Fair, Castlemaine Art Museum is hosting a two-day regional art book fair inside the beautiful 1931 art deco building this weekend, March 26 and 27.

The two-day National Gallery of Victoria satellite event will from run 12-4pm each day and will see CAM host stalls showcasing work by central Victorian artists, writers and publishers, and two afternoon panel discussions on creating and publishing in the regions.

CAM director Naomi Cass said they were excited to be partnering with NGV’s Melbourne Art Book Fair to present a regional celebration of art book culture.

"Featuring local artist books, publishers, designers, print makers and poets, this free event also includes a pop-up exhibit of children’s books from Beth Sinclair and two afternoon Eric Thake Jean Daley Bookplate 1930. creative conversations," she Castlemaine Art Museum. Image: Ian Hill said.

"Come along and meet the artists and writers and support Castlemaine’s vibrant creative community.

Books will be for sale and your questions on how to publish your own work will be answered."

Saturday's artist talk from 2.30pm 'COLOSCENT' combines the investigative practices of multi-disciplinary artist Anna Schwann and painter Simon DeBoer to tackle the absurd task of deciding what colours smell like, realising a new perception of colour synaesthesia through the invisible medium of scent.

Sunday's discussion hosted by CAM's director Naomi Cass will centre on 'Publishing and Design' and will hear from Kristin Gill from Northern Books in conversation with Stephanie Holt from Editors Victoria on getting your work published and what makes good book design.

Don't miss this very special event.

Lancefield gets a local dietitian

Lancefield residents can now benefit from the expertise of dietitian Prudence Williams as she joins the allied health team at Ochre Medical Centre Lancefield.

The practice already hosts an audiologist, an endocrinologist, a podiatrist and pathology services – so local expertise is expanding.

After completing her university degree, Prudence jumped ‘straight into the deep end’, undertaking clinical work in hospitals in Sydney.

At different times, she worked in a coeliac clinic, a gastroenterology ward and a renal cardiac care rehabilitation ward, where she provided medical nutrition therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team.

“If someone is in hospital in a coma, they still need to be fed!" she says.

"So you need to work out the best way to nourish them. At first, that might be intravenous, then via a tube. Then when the patient is lucid, you might work with speech pathologists and move to a liquid diet, followed by minced food and eventually soft food.”

A few years on, Prudence moved to Brisbane, where she established a clinic within a hospital wellness centre that supported oncology patients.

“I loved that!” she says.

“You can really help people suffering from cancer – and the effects of their treatments – and make a difference.

“It’s about understanding the issues. Many patients have nausea. Have they lost their sense of taste or smell? Is their mouth or neck painful from radiation? Has their treatment made food taste bitter?”

Once she understood their individual situation, Prudence worked with her patients on strategies to help.

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During her years in Brisbane, PruDietitian Prudence dence also spent Williams has joined the time as Diabetes allied health team at Australia’s head dietitian. This public Ochre Medical Centre Lancefield. health role saw her rolling out community food education programs with teams of nurses and diabetes educators, and lecturing at universities and conferences.

Following a few years living in Vietnam, Prudence and her family relocated back to the Lancefield area.

A chance visit to the Ochre practice with a sick child made Prudence aware of the need for a local dietitian service – and so she has embarked on a new chapter in her professional journey.

She’s looking forward to working proactively with new local patients whatever their needs or health issues.

“It’s not about being told you can’t have chips, ice cream or a beer!" she says.

"My role will be to help people understand their options, enjoy everything in moderation and change eating behaviour – it’s not about ‘going on a diet’.”

Prudence Williams is a Dietetics Australia accredited practitioner with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (majoring in nutrition and dietetics).

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Gisborne's historic Bunjil Creek Bridge has been dismantled after the state government refused its protection.

Work to remove the 148-year-old bridge was part of Labor's election promise of a $12.5 million Melbourne and Kilmore Road intersection upgrade.

Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said it was disappointing the state government had not supported council’s request for interim heritage protection.

“While the council understands the importance of improving our shire’s key intersections and bridges, and investments by the Victorian Government to support this, we strongly felt this did not need to come at the expense of protect-

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“Once our heritage assets are removed, no plaque can adequately demonstrate their historical relevance, heritage importance, nor the artisanship to build these reminders of our past.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever."

An independent planning panel was scheduled for March for proposed permanent heritage protection of the Bunjil Creek Bridge and trees.

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Virtual show The Kyneton Horticultural Autumn Show will be a virtual one this year.

All details are on the website www.khs1894. com under the heading of Autumn Show.

Entries must be received by email no later than noon on Saturday April 2.

Renowned nurseryman Stephen Ryan has kindly offered to judge the entries.

This is a wonderful opportunity to show what you grow.

All enquiries to be directed to the president, Nicholas Scott, on 5423 5199.

Meetings resume The first of Romsey and Lancefield Districts Historical Society's bi-monthly speaker meetings will be held today (March 22).

Dr Fay Woodhouse will ask the question: 'What do Seymour Cottage and Tahbilk Wines have in common?

An unexpected connection'.

The family-owned winery known variously as Tabilk Vineyard, Chateau Tahbilk and from 2000 simply as Tahbilk, celebrated 160 years of continuous winemaking in 2020.

The speaker meeting is free and will take place at the Lancefield Courthouse from 1pm-3pm. Afternoon tea will be served.

Alex was carrying a 40kg fleece – alarmingly close to the The Guinness World Record’s heaviest fleece weighing 41.1kg!

Close shave for Alex

Edgar's Mission has rescued a sheep carrying 40kgs of wool found at Mount Alexander earlier this month.

The wool-burdened sheep, affectionately named Alex, was in a poor state of health and unable to stand when a bushwalker made the discovery.

Displaying haunting similarities to Baarack the sheep, whom the sanctuary took in last year with a massive fleece of 34.5 kg (76lbs), Alex’s plight was no less urgent or critical. In fact, it would be more so, as the rescue team would soon learn.

“I’m not sure how long the poor fellow had been lying there,” said Edgar’s Mission founder and director, Pam Ahern, “but I do know that, judging by the length of his fleece, he had not been shorn in many a year, and had he not been found when he was, he would have passed from this world.”

His rescuers raced against time to rid him of the burdensome fleece, which was urine-soaked, stick and twig-matted and insect-filled. The 40kg fleece was alarmingly close to the The Guinness World Record's heaviest fleece weighing 41.1kg!

“I am not sure who was more relieved when the job was done. However, there was a collective sigh from one and all,” Pam said.

The Edgar’s Mission team saw many similarities between Alex and Baarack: both were wethers around seven years of age and both were of merino breeding.

Both highlighted the problems that occur when sheep are not shorn, and both displayed the smarts of sheep and their resilience to survive against the odds in inhospitable terrain. And, heart-warmingly, both found sanctuary thanks to the goodness of the human heart.

Alex is now recovering from his ordeal at Edgar's Mission.

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Romsey residents want commitment of a future high school and swimming pool as part of Romsey's town structure plan.

The plan will determine how the town develops as it braces to become a large district town, with a population of 6000-10,000 people by 2036.

The infrastructure demands aired at a community meeting last week about the town's future echoed calls of past community consultation. Some residents revealed their frustration at having moved to Romsey with promises of a town high school only to have their children grow out of the education system before it has been realised.

Macedon Ranges teacher of 17 years, Rachel Williams said there was a "very pressing need for more secondary school for students – particularly in the east".

"The schools in the area are full," she said. "The time is now to address the need for a secondary school."

Ms Williams said current primary school enrolments for Gisborne alone would fill the positions available at Gisborne Secondary School. Then there were students from the east to consider.

"Some students do go on to private and catholic options in the area but those schools are also full and some have substantial waiting lists," she said. "So where are these students going to go?"

The state government last investigated the possibility of a P-9 school in 2018/19 while planning improvements for the primary school.

An Education Department spokesperson told the Express last week there were no current plans for a high school.

"The (2018) research found there are not enough students in the Romsey area to offer a broad, quality Year 7-9 curriculum at the primary school or a local standalone Years 7-12 secondary school, in the short or medium term," they said.

“The department monitors current enrolments and population projections and works with local authorities and other organisations to ensure there are enough school places for the future.

“Based on this, there are no current plans to build a secondary school in Romsey. Students in Romsey are adequately catered for by their designated neighbourhood government secondary school, Gisborne Secondary College.”

The Express understands the Education Department annually reviews the need for new schools using demographic modelling of residential growth, demographic change and enrolment trends at schools across the state.

How to have your say The Romsey Structure Plan process is open for community feedback with consultation closing April 1.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has held two face-toface pop-up sessions at the Romsey Community Hub and one online meeting.

Details on the plan, accompanying information, a survey and submission details are available on the council’s website: mrsc.vic. gov.au/yoursay A community engagement summary will be published in April/May. A draft of the new structure plan is expected to be released mid-2022 for further community consultation.

Mark Clement and Deva Weitman are pictured in front of their historic homestead.

Plea to preserve history

Local historians are fighting to protect the historic Eden Park homestead that could be at risk as Romsey development plans progress.

Peter Mitchell settled the farming property in 1858 and it retains many of its original features but lacks formal protection.

The property is included within one of three settlement boundary options discussed in Macedon Ranges Council's process to create a new town structure plan.

A change of boundary could result in the land being rezoned to allow for more intensive housing development.

Last week the Romsey and Lancefield Districts Historical Society put their support behind an immediate heritage listing of the property.

Member Dr Fay Woodhouse said Eden Park was vitally important to the region's history and an icon of Romsey.

"Eden Park, running cattle, sheep and growing grain – including chicory, has provided employment and economic benefit to the area since 1858. This property is a fine example of pastoral development by Scottish immigrants.

"If this re-zoning takes place and a developer is permitted to develop the site for housing, 164 years of Romsey history would be lost," Dr Woodhouse said.

Located on the Woodend Wallan Road, Romsey, the 100-acre property is now in the ownership of fifth generation farmers Mark Clement and Deva Weitman.

The Express reported the couple's concern about about a potential land rezoning that would subject them to the state government's hefty Windfall Gains Tax. They say the bill they would face could push them out of farming but don't want to to see years of history destroyed at the property.

The historical society said the property appeared to meet the nine criteria required for heritage listing.

An early image of the bluestone home at Eden Park, Romsey.

The house was built in two stages. The gabled and verandah section was built earlier and the later hipped roof Italianate stage was commissioned and designed by Matthews and Round.

The stained glass windows surrounding the front door, featuring the Scottish thistle and grains, reflects the story of the original owners. These were created by Ferguson & Urie, the first stained glass window produces in Victoria.

Stage two constructed in 1875 was built of bluestone quarried from the site on which it stands. Other bluestone outbuildings on the property include a stone cottage built for farm workers.

Dr Woodhouse said the historical society would assist with an urgent application for a heritage listing.

‘SOS’ – save our soils Amy Hume

Romsey residents are urging protection of valuable rich farming soils as they brace for town growth.

Where and how the town develops is a crucial part of Macedon Ranges Council's current work developing a Romsey Structure Plan. However, early options to develop east-south, and north-west, have drawn questions.

A 1994 Land Capability Study for the Shire of Romsey highlights rich volcanic soils to the north, east and west of the township.

Romsey resident Sue Kirkegard is calling for a settlement boundary option that seeks to extend the town boundary to the south only.

"We're talking about soil that is absolutely top quality and probably equal to some of the best in Australia," she said.

"The richness of the soil is something that we need to protect for future generations.

We need it."

Ms Kirkgard recognised the pressures for growth and felt the south of the town was

the best option.

"It's still possible to cater for new housing without destroying agricultural opportunities," she said.

The subject attracted interest at a public meeting in Romsey last week where residents raised concerns about future town planning.

Romsey resident Neil Barker said pushing agriculture into areas with less productive soil was "the wrong thing to do".

"If there is development in the north that means pressure on the area even further north to be gobbled by hobby farms," he said.

"That land is some of the best in country and it would be an incredible shame to see all of that land carved up into five-acre or two-acre blocks – whatever it is. I think we should protect it while we have the chance.

"Pushing agriculture further out into the badlands means the ability to sustain our population with land to produce and feed us is getting more and more difficult."

Submissions to the first stage of Macedon Ranges Romsey Structure Plan process can be made until April 1.

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Anger at fire hazard Long dry grass left from the edge of Three Chain Road in Cobaw to a property fenceline, after the rest of the roadside had been slashed, has angered the resident who has to live by it in fear it is a major fire hazard.

"Council was late slashing the sides of Three Chain Road this season. They didn't get around to it until well into the fire season in February," Kate Young said.

"I have lived here for well over 20 years and the areas at the front of my house between my property fence and the roadside have always been done."

The council advised Ms Young that this season, "possibly due to the amount of rain and subsequent growth", a number of additional native flora sites had been identified.

"Our contractors were asked to cease works along Three Chain Road until full assessment had taken place," the council said.

"This assessment was undertaken by our Environment Team and has now been completed.

"The contractor was advised that works could continue. Those works should now be completed with the exception of areas that, if not slashed, it's likely because of native grasses and other flora."

Ms Young said it was "just crap" that the council had identified the front of her property as native grass and flora.

"It’s a school bus stop area, a very busy pull-over stop on weekends by visitors to the region and of course a fire hazard," she said.

"There is a power pole there, which presents a fire hazard in itself."

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Ms Young asked why this year would be any different to others in the past 20 or so.

"The grass has always been slashed, it's always grown back, so what's the harm?" she asked.

Ms Young pointed out that in the council's 2018 Three Chain Road Fire Risk Mitigation Action Plan, it is stated that: (Three Chain Road) "is a highly trafficked road with 850 to 1000 vehicle movements on average each day. This places the road as high risk for ignition from vehicles".

Council advised the Express that its roadside conservation management program aimed to protect important ecological values found within the road reserve while ensuring appropriate fire-risk mitigation and maintenance of road safety.

"Three Chain Road contains areas of environmental significance that provide habitat for a range of fauna species (birds, mammals, reptiles and frogs) and remnant native vegetation. Site assessments indicate that up to 216 native indigenous plants were found along the 22 kilometres of Three Chain Road," a council spokesperson said.

The spokesperson explained that the vegetation along the section of roadside outside Ms Young's property was classified as part of council's roadside assessments as 'high' and 'medium', which was recommended to receive a three-metrewide roadside slash.

While the roadside has received a full slash in the past, over the summer of 2022 a significant swath of native grasses and orchids were identified, the council said.

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Temporary measures will be enforced in April to help manage the increase of visitors to the Macedon Ranges during autumn.

The shire is a major drawcard for visitors keen to view the autumn foliage along Honour Avenue in Macedon and throughout Mount Macedon’s open gardens.

The measures aim to reduce traffic congestion and the impact to local residents, and will be in place from 9am–5pm on weekends and public holidays from April 2 to May 1.

These measures include: - Dedicated visitor parking close to Honour Avenue and Centennial Park.

- The closure of Honour Avenue to traffic between Mount Macedon Road and Waterfalls Road to maintain traffic flow along Mount Macedon Road and ensure visitor safety.

- Additional amenities and a visitor information booth at Centennial Park.

- A free shuttle service between Macedon Train Station and Centennial Park.

- A hop-on, hop-off shuttle bus service ($5 per adult) that will run from the visitor hub at Centennial Park to the open gardens, festival events, and Mount Macedon township.

Visitors will also be encouraged to experience other activities and events in the shire during the Autumn Festival, which will run from March 26 to April 25.

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New general manager at RM Begg Aged Care Kyneton Kate Hayward (second from right) with residents Rosie Devey, Jan Bradbury and Bev Coutts.

Kate Hayward says taking on the role of general manager at RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care is like coming home.

The Woodend resident began working as a cleaner, food services assistant, parttime cook and a personal carer at RM Begg in the late 1980s before undertaking her nursing training in the 1990s.

“RM Begg is very dear to me. I worked here as a young woman, my father lived here, and there are people still working here now who I worked with in the early days,” Ms Hayward said.

She said her former boss, and long-time RM Begg CEO Sarah Collier had been a great mentor who encouraged her as a young worker to pursue a career in nursing.

Since then, Ms Hayward has worked at various aged-care facilities in the private and not-for-profit sectors and has more than 16 years’ experience as a general manager.

Ms Hayward was instrumental in the commissioning of the 145 bed Royal Freemasons Aged Care facility in Bacchus Marsh a few years ago.

“It’s a privilege to be back and be able to ensure RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care continues to provide excellent care for our residents," she said. "It has always been the facility of choice in the Macedon Ranges.”

Ms Hayward said she acknowledged the challenges that RM Begg faces and would love to see the facility remain a standalone organisation, but was open minded when it came to change and confident the current board would make the right decisions about RM Begg’s future.

Ms Hayward began her new role on March 7.

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Macedon Ranges Photographic Society's 'Magnificent Macedon Ranges' Photography Exhibition is showing this weekend at Dromkeen, Riddells Creek.

The exhibition will showcase photographs taken in and around the Macedon Ranges with a terrific selection of 50 exhibition prints and more than 150 digital projected images.

The audiovisual digital presentation will be using the latest 4K laser projection technology for ultra high resolution rendition of the images.

This 15-minute presentation will later be made available online to view on the club's website during March-April.

The exhibition has been made possible by sponsorship of the Bendigo Bank – Gisborne and District Community Bank.

Opening night will be held from 7pm until 9pm on Friday March 25. The exhibition continues on Saturday from 10am until 4pm, with the opportunity to meet the artists and discuss their images, techniques and inspiration from 2pm onwards. Sunday will be the final day of the exhibition and will run from 10am until 2pm.

Dromkeen is located at 1012 Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek, with parking available at the rear of property adjacent to the conference centre. Entry is free.

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The Fire Danger Period for the Macedon Ranges ended yesterday.

Residents wishing to burn-off now, must ensure they are abiding by council local laws, which prevent burn-offs on land less than 4000 square metres (one acre) without a permit. Residents must also register their burn by calling 1800 668 511.

With significant amounts of debris left over from the June 2021 storms, Macedon Ranges Shire Council asks residents be mindful that burn piles do not exceed the size conducive to their land as set out in the local laws. It is important to keep an eye on weather conditions that may change throughout your burn off.

Watch for overhead branches before igniting your burn pile and ensure you have an adequate water supply on hand.

Free disposal of green waste excluding noxious weeds, is also available at council transfer stations.

Landholders of large properties seeking to conduct a burn outside of council laws should call the council’s Municipal Fire Prevention Officer on 5422 0333 to discuss applying for a free permit to burn.

For more information visit: mrsc.vic. gov.au/burning-off * The Fire Danger Period for Mount Alexander Shire will end at 1am next Monday, March 28.

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A bicycle expert will be available to tinker on your troublesome gears, fix punctures and teach basic maintenance tricks at this month's Castlemaine and surrounds Repair Cafe on March 27.

Participants can also learn to crochet. The Cafe has a few crochet hooks so you just need to bring along some yarn. Please book for crochet lessons by calling Chris on 5470 5508.

Or, bring along broken household items, small wooden furniture, wooden jewellery boxes etc and sewing repairs.

Volunteers will try to help repair them.

Bookings must be made for wooden furniture repairs by calling Chris on 5470 5508. Leave phone number in messages.

The Cafe runs from 10am to 1pm at the Castlemaine Community House, 30 Templeton Street (behind the Town Hall).You can park at the back of the building and come in the back door.

It's first in, first served, so try to come early or bring the paper and sit and wait while having a cuppa. If the Cafe is very busy the last item will be at 12.30. Enquiries to Chris and leave a phone number if leaving a message.

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After 10 successful and popular years teaching in Melbourne, Angela's Kitchen Cooking School is bringing people to Glenlyon to experience the pleasures of Mediterranean-style cooking.

Angela Nicolettou draws on her Greek Cypriot background (and her love of cooking and career as an educator) to guide people though the know-how of preparing what to some is a complete mystery – homemade filo pastry for example.

Classes are lively, informative and friendly, with everything provided and at the end of the day's cooking, with new skills and recipes in hand, the class sits down to a delicious spread they have cooked and if they like, a glass or two of wine.

Angela says students love finding new foods to prepare at home. In fact, many of the recipes people have been taught by Angela, she has been told, have been intertwined into regular family weekday menus.

While students are taking to finding out about the intricacies of the food Angela knows so well, Angela is enjoying another facet of her cooking school – sourcing local ingredients. One such favourite is Barfold Olive Oil. And then there are the farmers markets, which are a fabulous source of ingredients.

"I love going to farmers markets and getting to know producers," Angela says.

She uses 'local' as much as she can, adding that such ingredients are far more accessible than when she was in the city.

"What I used in Melbourne probably came from around this area anyway," she says.

It's just one of the 'pluses' she is enjoying since moving to Vaughan, a place she fell in love with and moved to not long ago.

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Major raffle for festival’s 50th

With the prospect of a marvellous year of celebration for the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival, a raffle for $5000 worth of travel as its first prize has been donated by major festival sponsor RT Edgar Macedon Ranges.

The raffle will help to support the festival’s Grand Parade and Fair and other activities following their absence of two years due to the pandemic.

A second raffle prize of a day’s accommodation for two at St Agnes Homestead donated by Traudi and David Bibby and third prize from Watts Fresh’s Dean and Sherril Lamb of $100 fruit and vegetable hamper rounds out the raffle, which will be drawn during the festival. Tickets for the raffle at only $5 each will be on sale from March 26.

Daffodil Bulbs on Sale again The first big festival daffodil bulb sale day will be on March 26 from 8.30am outside Woolworths along with the launch of the new major raffle tickets sales.

The festival committee as usual is selling a great selection of bulbs for reasonable prices over the next two months. For those who cannot catch up with the first day on March 26 or other sales days can check the festival’s Facebook page for pictures and can order online by contacting email daffodil@netcon.net.au.

The festival committee is making preparations for another great and more colourful festival for 2022 and its 50th year, with many favourite features returning such as the dog dash, open gardens, the Antique Fair, One Act Plays, Art Shows and a glorious Parade and Fair.

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PS My Family Matters and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health are hosting a community forum to address the issue – ‘What to do in a mental health emergency?’

"For people calling 000 in a mental health emergency, it can be a real step into the unknown," said Tamara Yeend, president of PS My Family Matters.

"People often ask us, what will happen when emergency services come to my house? Who will come to the house? Should I ask for a CATT (Crisis assessment and Treatment) team? What is a CATT team?

These issues can add a high level of stress to an already difficult situation," Tamara said.

There will be short presentations by speakers from Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Emergency Mental Health and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, followed by a facilitated Q&A. The forum will also focus on strategies for developing a mental health safety plan and a simple template will be available on the evening.

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Perfect country escape Nominated for the Master Builders Excellence in Housing Awards for Best Renovation, this magnificent property is deserving of accolades. Thoughtfully planned and meticulously delivered, the finishes exude quality and the craftsmanship is remarkable. From the automatic front gate and circular driveway, you are drawn in by the sculptural roof line and expansive full height windows, surrounded by a beautifully private one acre garden.

A generous entry foyer opens to the stunning centrepiece of the home, the central living, dining and kitchen area, a perfect entertaining space featuring french oak floors, cathedral ceilings and impressive lighting, with spectacular views to the garden which is accessed through sliding stacker doors. The chefs’ kitchen has a carefully considered layout with seamlessly integrated European appliances, built-in cabinetry and an adjoining scullery. A striking breezeblock feature wall conceals the entry to the main bedroom, with walk-in robe, luxurious ensuite and home office, while a central hallway leads to three further bedrooms, main bathroom and generous laundry with drying cupboard. Bagged brick, with double glazing, hydronic heating and heated bathroom floors, the house is cosy and warm yet inviting and spacious. Outside, a covered alfresco area overlooks the beautiful north facing rear yard, with large lawn, vegetable garden and mature trees which create the feeling of seclusion and privacy. A double garage/workshop, storage area, double carport and watering system all compliment this superb offering, located walking distance to Macedon township.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Architectural mid-century home, masterfully reinterpreted in one acre garden 4 Church Street, Macedon $2,500,000 Jellis Craig Leanne Pearman 0400 947 799 Tom May 0413 996 185

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One of Kyneton’s most iconic properties is being offered for sale for the 1st time in 47 years. This Italianate treasure, built in 1857, was designed by renowned architect Andrea Stombuco, highlighted by the grand bluestone façade with rare sandstone keystone features. Today it represents a wonderful family home with exciting scope for improvement.

An imposing building with commanding street appeal, high ceilings, polished timber floors & French doors. Comprising of 3 spacious living rooms & a breakfast/sunroom downstairs with the bedrooms & bathrooms upstairs. The atmospheric Bluestone lined cellar is for theconnoisseur. Thegardens are mature &private with a mixture of native & European exotics along with the productive Orchard. Tucked away at the rear is the large garage, carport & workshop offering flexibility serviced by 3kw of solar power.SituatedinhistoricPiperStreetjust1hourfromMelbourne.

Saturday 2 April 2.00pm Saturday 2-2.30pm or by appointment 1,034 sqm approx Contact Agent 0413 996 185 0408 389 071 5427 2800

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Auction Inspect Land Price Tom May Jenny Stewart Woodend

20-Tuesday, March 22, 2022

MIDLAND EXPRESS

Things you can do in autumn to add value to your property Autumn in this region is the most beautiful time of the year. Our cool-climate delivers distinct seasons, and those who came before us established an impressive array of elms, palms, dogwoods, maples, and oaks, to name a few, that flourish in these conditions. Many tree-lined avenues are now over 150 years old, and their grand expanse of branches and vibrant leaves in every shade provide a kaleidoscope of colour for us to enjoy each year.

Autumn is a fundamental time to establish and maintain your garden. It is important to give yours some attention because gardens can influence the sale of your home. They are often the only chance you get to make a first impression and convince buyers to explore further. If you are planning the sale of your home, here are some suggestions for things you can do now to add value and maximise your ‘street appeal’.

Plant Trees Autumn is the time to plant trees. You might not see the results straight away, but everything is happening beneath the surface. The root systems will have a longer period to spread out and establish which in turn increases the trees’ chance of survival and less pressure on

you to water regularly in the warmer months.

Large trees can give a feeling of permanence and established surroundings, they provide shade and give a prospective buyer instant connection with the home and land.

Compost and Mulch With an abundance of leaves dropping from many trees, it is a great time to start a compost heap. Compost is a natural fertiliser and creating your own can also help you save money. Apply your compost directly to the garden and cover it with mulch to help improve your soil, reduce weeds, and prevent your garden beds from drying out. Mulch makes your garden beds tidy and gives an impression of being low maintenance.

Fertilise your Lawn Along with spring, autumn is the ideal time to apply fertiliser to your lawn. It will help ensure that your lawn stays green and healthy and will protect your lawn through winter. A lush green lawn is the quintessential Australian dream, they are quick to grow, low cost to establish and aesthetically pleasing.

Plant Bulbs Bulbs are easy to grow and thrive in our local area. Our Daffodil Festival commences in the 1st week of September and at this time

most bulbs make a welcome entrance, with a promise of spring and warmer months ahead.

Often bulbs are the only plant flowering in gardens during this window of time and will add a splash of colour, as well as delight potential buyers at open for inspections.

The presentation of your garden and landscaping can contribute to achieving the best possible price for your property. When thinking of selling, most people only consider internal improvements but making your garden low maintenance and visually appealing will be attractive to more potential buyers.

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'Lifestyle Acreage only minutes from town' 3

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EPR: $1,700,000 - $1,850,000

17 ha

Nested on a volcanic rise with district views all round, this is an appealing offering, featuring 17HA (40 acres approx.) of fertile farmland, and a quintessentially Australian 3 bedroom homestead with a wraparound verandah in a tranquil garden setting. The property boasts numerous features such as • 10 paddocks including the 'house paddock' • 3 dams • 60 metre deep potable bore • Machinery shed & numerous other sheds • 44,000 litre rainwater capacity • Chicken coop • Stone fruit orchard Private and secluded, yet only a couple of minutes from Kyneton and Malmsbury, the established infrastructure and garden will be desired by buyers seeking a sense of permanence with their next property.

Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 Lucas Varga 0488 215 123

broadhurstproperty.com.au

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210 Redhill Road, Kyneton

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022-21

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107 Piper Street, Kyneton

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Positioned on a generous 1,090sqm allotment, at the river end of revered Piper Street, this is a stunning 9 year old 4 bedroom family home modelled along the Victorian era. As you enter through the front gate you are greeted by a stunning array of colour and a cottage garden frontage that leads you around the home with a wraparound veranda adorned in wisteria creating a farmhouse feel. An open plan kitchen, living and dining area overlooks the spacious rear garden which is perfect for any family, and a standout feature of the property is the fully insulated double garage which is reminiscent of a Victorian era stable and the ‘Country Style’ barn doors create a statement from the street. There are endless possibilities for the barn - currently set up as a home office and gym, it could be used as a garage, workshop or a guest house (STCA).

SOLD $1,490,000

15 Wallaby Jack Road, Trentham Period Style With A Hamptons Twist

For Sale

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

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Referred to locally as ‘The Lake’ for many years, this 52.6 Hectare (130 acre) property lends itself to a new venture in horticulture, permaculture or viticulture. The 14 year old home has a sunny eastern orientation with a well appointed kitchen, the zoned living and dining areas are flooded with natural light, and open onto a full-length verandah overlooking the shimmering water, as the sun rises and sets over this remarkable property.

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Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 Lucas Varga 0488 215 123

broadhurstproperty.com.au

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'The Lake'

EPR $1,300,000 - $1,400,000

Behind the elegant, Federation inspired exterior, the interior beautifully blends the modern with the classic to give this stunning home a sense of provenance, and a raked ceiling adds lofty volume to the living area. The white-hued kitchen takes its place as the entertaining hub, while a return verandah and a decked alfresco area add light and momentum between indoors and outdoors, allowing for intimate gatherings all year round.

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131 Railway Road, Taradale

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Sensational modern home

A modern classic, this elegant home has sensational appeal and is truly an entertainer's dream. Positioned on a large leafy garden of 1767m2 (0.44 acre) in the peaceful Eleanor Drive neighbourhood, the property is an easy stroll to the Campbells Creek school, pub/ store and local bushlands. The home features a sealed driveway and double garage with direct access, a garden courtyard entry that leads to a luxurious lounge room with a conservatory style design, built-in cabinetry, air conditioning and stylish new finishes. There are four bedrooms with robes - main with ensuite bathroom

and walk-in robe, new kitchen features double Westinghouse ovens, double dishwashers, and a large family room with dining area, wood fire and large glassed doors that open to an extensive covered alfresco patio area. Vine covered pergolas wrap around the side of the home and a beautiful leafy garden aspect is enjoyed from the indoors of the home. The grounds are well fenced and include a large level lawn, pathways and stone and brick walled gardens. A north facing rear aspect is ideal for any solar aspirations too. Elegant living with space and style awaits.

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Four bedroom classic in large, leafy garden 11 Eleanor Drive, Campbells Creek $865,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811

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The Stage 10 & 11 release brings with it a diversity of lots ranging from 279sqm to 990sqm, so you will have no trouble in finding land to build your dream home.

There are several premium locations overlooking lush parklands and corner lots offering an opportunity to build a unique

home. Perfect for individuals, couples and families that love the great outdoors, you will have access to cycling trails, parklands and direct access to the train station. With a mix of amenities and nature at your doorstep, you will feel truly part of our beautiful neighbourhood.

Get in early - contact one of our agents today www.kynetononriverside.com.au

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Stage 10 & 11 Now Selling

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022-23

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Lockwood South

$895,000

95 Springvale Road

5A3B 4C

This quality brick residence has been lovingly designed and features a long set back from the road, plantings of mature Ash shade trees leading up to and around the houses and great surround views of Mt Tarrengower at Maldon and long northern looks toward Bendigo. With high speed NBN, quick access to to Calder Freeway, school bus service and excellent employment opportunities in surrounding provincial and regional towns this property is ideally situated. The open planned living enjoys wood heating and reverse cycle aircon, sunken lounge with bay window, high raked ceilings, large window areas, large country timber kitchen and walk in pantry, plus three double sized bedrooms, main with ensuite bathroom and rear decked access come sitting alfresco.

The home is warm and inviting with lots of storage areas and much attractive timber finishing.

INSPECTION: SATURDAY 12:00PM - 12:30PM

$745,000

11 Ireland Street

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A true goldrush era charmer in quiet Ireland St is positioned on a ¼ acre garden allotment (1,011m2) and features a classic garden entry with roses and a deep rear garden with Olive trees and a huge productive Mulberry tree – provide both shade and summer treats. The classic timber cottage features a timber fretwork verandah, and 3 hipped roofline that connects to an original sandstone dairy, not a storeroom or pantry.The home has colonial casement windows, coved ceilings, Baltic floorboards, 3 double bedrooms and a front sitting room with open fireplace. There is a farmhouse kitchen with old Lux bread-oven, electric cooking and good natural light from windows providing garden outlooks. There is a central bathroom and rear vestibule that connects the sandstone dairy room. The rear garden is well fenced, private and perfect for a garden party or back-yard cricket. Within an easy stroll to the shops and the historic Steam Train station, Kookaburra cottage offers something really special.

Castlemaine

Stuart Hassett

Property Manager 0417 737 660

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

$495,000 - $505,000

59A Johnstone Street SUPER 1970s LIGHT FILLED TOWNHOUSE

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This brick 1970s townhouse is in central Castlemaine with a treed outlook, fenced gardens and an easy care 506m2 garden. The home features a pavement driveway, carport and wide front and rear verandahs. There are 2 double bedrooms with robes, a central bathroom, open plan living with gas heating and reverse cycle air, large north facing windows, and an updated kitchen with granite stone benches and a garden outlook.There are automatic external sun blinds. Perfect for downsizing, investing or just enjoying a walk-everywhere lifestyle, the property is adjacent to the bike path, Winters Flat Primary school and a local General Store and Butchers is just a few doors away.

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0417 564 697

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A modern classic, this elegant home has sensational appeal and is truly an entertainers dream. Positioned on a large leafy garden of 1,767m2 (0.44 acre) in the peaceful Eleanor Drive neighborhood - the property is an easy stroll to the Campbells Creek school, pub/ store and local bush-lands. The home features a sealed driveway and double garage with direct access, a garden courtyard entry that leads to a luxurious lounge room with a conservatory style design, built-in cabinetry, air conditioning and stylish new finishes.

There are 4 bedrooms with robes - main with ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, new kitchen features double Westinghouse ovens, double dishwashers, and a large family room with dining area, wood fire and large glassed doors that open to an extensive covered alfresco patio area. Vine covered pergolas wrap around the side of the home and a beautiful leafy garden aspect is enjoyed from the indoors of the home.

Narelle Waller Director

Rob Waller Director

Brett Tweed Sales

SENSATIONAL MODERN HOME WITH ESTABLISHED LEAFY GARDENS

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

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KOOKABURRA COTTAGE circa 1865

$865,000

11 Eleanor Drive

Blasi Mulholland

Property Consultant 0417 311 733

Tori Parsons

Property Manager

wallerrealty.com.au

Catrina Weiss Asset Manager

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2O ACRES OF COUNTRY LIVING WITH TWO RESIDENCES AND HORSE INFRASTRUCTURE

Campbells Creek

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Petite Chateau – big on charm

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Historic miner’s cottage with studio/shed 7 Sarah Coopey Lane, Castlemaine $698,000 Cantwell Property Castlemaine Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

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Welcome to the Petite Chateau.' La Maison Noir' reads the message on the blackboard as you enter the kitchen. Indeed, this petite chateau is small in stature. Character and charm nevertheless loom large. The vibrant yellow door of the historic miner's cottage features entry into a living room with the original fireplace and brick feature wall, two bedrooms, the main with a walk-in robe, and french doors leading to the back garden.

A small dining room with a raked ceiling, large windows, split system, and wood burner lead you to the updated country-style kitchen. The bright kitchen overlooks the garden and features an electric cooktop, dishwasher, plenty of storage with access to the back garden. Set off the kitchen is the bathroom with shower and laundry. A separate toilet is between the dining and kitchen. External features include a terraced backyard with views of the township of Castlemaine, a 1.9m x 2.6m shed/ studio with an additional bathroom including a shower and toilet. Updates include a 1.5kw solar system. With just a short stroll to the retail and restaurants of Castlemaine, the botanic gardens, the train station, and the Railway Hotel, Petite Chateau, La Maison Noir offers all the charm for the perfect country retreat.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022-25

MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING

Quiet living in town heart

Situated in the heart of Newstead is this low maintenance two bedroom unit. Comprising a modern kitchen with electric wall oven and hotplates, overlooking open plan living and dining. The first bedroom has a walk-in robe and the second bedroom has built-in robes. There is a European laundry and a spacious bathroom with linen cupboard for extra storage. The unit includes timber vinyl flooring, carpeted lounge and bedrooms plus

a split system to keep you comfortable all year round.

External features include single carport, rose bushes, small front and rear yard with verandahs to sit and relax in the sun.

This charming light-filled unit is ideal for those searching for quiet country living within walking distance to the local milk-bar and only a 10 minute drive to Castlemaine.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Two bedroom unit 18 Panmure Street, Newstead $495,000 - $525,000. Open for inspection Saturday March 26 10.30am – 11am Keogh Real Estate 5472 1248

with Jennifer Pearce

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BUILDING A WINTER NEST Autumn is one of the most spectacular seasons in the Macedon Ranges with visitors flocking to the region to experience the vibrant towns filled with the beauty of the trees changing colour and the warmer days fading into cooler evenings.

Here in Kyneton, we are still experiencing a strong demand for properties which has seen an increase in house prices in the past 12 months. The demand versus the shortage of new listings has increased the popularity of the new Kyneton Riverside estate where we’ve just released stages 10 & 11 after a high clearance rate over summer. Newcomers to the region snapped up the blocks along the Campaspe to secure a slice of Kyneton paradise.

We have witnessed record prices for vacant one-acre blocks

near town with buyers seeing the opportunity to purchase land, build a nice home for less than an established property, save on stamp duty and create their dream home.

As the cooler climate kicks into gear here in Kyneton, it’s time to dress up your home for winter. With weatherboard properties still in great demand, buyers are seeking comfort and joy from their home and the housing landscape of Kyneton, with its chimneys puffing smoke and colour changing gardens, offers the perfect position for buyers looking to nest and hibernate for winter.

If you are thinking about selling or are interested in discovering more about the property market, please make an appointment today at jenniferpearce.com.au

rh.com.au KN263520

26-Tuesday, March 22, 2022

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MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING

The good life at Loddonvale

An enviable opportunity awaits to embrace a rural village lifestyle, immersed in stunning natural surrounds. Acreage allotments are now available within Loddonvale, Glenlyon.

A boutique collection of acreage allotments, Loddonvale lies within the picturesque hamlet of Glenlyon, flanked by the region’s notable attractions, cosmopolitan townships, and some of the state’s most stunning natural scenery.

Breathe easy in Glenlyon. Wake to smell the fresh country air, forgetting about the hustle and bustle of the city.

Step out and explore meandering bush walks and waterfalls or delve into the region’s burgeoning culinary and

wine scene. Soak up the charming village atmosphere in nearby Daylesford, Woodend, Trentham or Castlemaine, that lure day trippers for their vibrant local arts, culture and food scene.

Each allotment includes * Mortised post and rail perimeter fencing * Rural post and wire internal boundary fencing * Underground power to pit electricity supply * NBN fixed wireless ready * Feature entrance gateway Coupling idyllic country living with the convenience of

being just 80 minutes from Melbourne, Loddonvale presents the best of both worlds.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

14 idyllic acreage allotments, between 2934 – 4079m2 in size Lots 1-17/24 Collins Road Contact agent Broadhurst Property 1300 380 980

Taradale property snapped up A property at 145 Potts Road Taradale has been sold in record time for selling agent Broadhurst Property.

It was snapped up amid keen competition from several interested parties on the first weekend it went on the market.

What's more, it sold for $1,150,000 which is marginally above original sale price estimate.

Positioned on 4.9 hectares (12 acres approx.) the property is a combination of open fields and thinly treed bushland which serves as a wildlife corridor through the property. It is a secluded natures delight, bordered by gums and wattles and graced with four manageable stock paddocks.

The authentic Aussie homestead with wraparound verandah, has three bedrooms featuring robe storage and two bathrooms.

Broadhurst Property principal, Robert Broadhurst, said small acreage properties were among the most popular on the market, but even he was surprised at the quick, successful sales result.

He explained that the market was still very strong but the "frenzied" buying for fear of missing out during the COVID peak had eased a little.

"It is still a very strong market," Mr Broadhurst said. "We now seem to be settling in to a 'new' normal."

Mr Broadhurst said that while it was not expected that property prices would again achieve the massive 20 per cent rise they did over a recent 12-month period, property prices had not dropped.

It is still expected that the 'new normal' will see property values rise by about eight per cent per annum.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022-27

MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING

Choice on Chapel

Set on a corner allotment offering two street frontages with the current dwelling facing Chapel Street, and access to the rear via Moscript Street, number 2 Chapel offers an exciting opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get creative.

Modernise and extend, update and invest or divide and develop, subject to council approval.

Neat and tidy, the existing weatherboard cot-

KANGAROO FLAT 29 Pattison Drive

$475,000

tage with return verandah and brick fireplace offers three bedrooms, cosy lounge, kitchen with adjoining meals area, bathroom with toilet and separate laundry. The home has gas heating and older style air conditioner. Outside there is a double garage with concrete and power plus further shedding, covered area across the rear for outdoor entertaining and the property is fully fenced.

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Property: Address: Open for inspection: Sale: Agent: Contact:

Three-bedroom cottage with plenty of scope 2 Chapel Street, Campbells Creek 11.45am-12.15pm, Saturday March 26 Expressions of Interest close Wednesday April 6 @ 3pm Indicative price guide: $550,000 - $600,000 Property Plus Di Selwood 0488 148 358

CASTLEMAINE

57 Johnstone Street

$575,000 - $595,000

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS • Deceptively spacious timber home on low maintenance block

Inspect:

• Main bedroom has split system air-con and access to 2-way bathroom

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• Five BRs, two living, open plan kitchen / dining, high ceilings & polished floorboards

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• Lovely low-maintenance paved backyard with undercover verandah & garden shed

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• Family bathroom, second shower room and gas appliances. Tiered rear garden

Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512

• Close to Forest Lake & Lansell Square

Saturday 26/3 at 11:00-11:30am Di Selwood 0488 148 358

• ‘Walk to everything’ location

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Come to the country

Come to the country to experience a slower pace of living in the historic township of Kyneton at an affordable price. With mature trees surrounding this property offers privacy to this two-bedroom with separate rumpus room or potential third bedroom and modern central bathroom. The home offers a separate kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances, lounge room and dining area all warmed and cooled by a new reverse cycle split system for year-round comfort. This versatile home offers private spaces for the family members working from home.

Fully fenced with scattered mature trees this lifestyle property offers the astute buyer to take the next step to be self-sufficient and grow your very own fresh fruit and vegies and perhaps some free-range chickens. Water supply is not a problem with a 48,000 litre rainwater tank plus a bore with a new pump.

There is also a separate double carport, garden shed and workshop. Bonus with off the grid solar power to save on energy costs. Minutes to the central township of Kyneton and sought-after amenities. This property has so much to offer an inspection will not disappoint.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Relaxing lifestyle on 6604m2 land size (approx.)

279 Burton Ave, Kyneton $950,000 Raine & Horne Kyneton Jennifer Pearce / 5422 2678 / 0427 422 508 jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

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Since installing our new system just before Christmas, the whole printing process has been made quicker and easier.

We can now print photos from ALL phones (including iPhones) through our new photo Kiosk.

All that’s needed is a simple transfer App called FUJIFilm Photos, available free though all App stores.

We can also offer square photos from your Instagram favorites and Panorama Prints up to 18 inches in length. So call in and see how we can help with your photo printing needs.

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I am buying my first home. Should I buy land and build, or should I buy an established home?

There are financial incentives offered for First Home Buyers for both options and we can talk to you about the Grants available.

Other considerations are: - Would you like to move into your home in a couple of months or in a year’s time?

- Remember, while you will receive a First Home Buyers Grant for building you may need to pay rent while the build is progressing - And with the anticipated downturn, will there be an opportunity to buy an established home at a discounted price?

- Depending on if you buy now or build a home, which is the best option for the loan term value of the property?

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Achieving a target weight loss can be challenging. Your doctor can help you lose weight that meets your specific needs via lifestyle changes and selective medications, if deemed suitable for you.

Book an appointment to discuss your weight loss journey.

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Every employer in Victoria must take out a workers compensation insurance policy.

They are then covered by Victoria’s workers compensation scheme, which is administered

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Grainger Legal 1/40 Forest St. Castlemaine Phone 5407 0161 www.graingerlegal.com.au

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1. Nick Cave will be playing at Hanging Rock in which month this year?

2. Which local theatre group is performing Mamma Mia this month?

3. For which sport is Kyneton trainer George Osborne known?

4. Who is Mount Alexander’s current mayor?

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5. Which team claimed their fifth premiership in the Castlemaine District Cricket Association this month?

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6. The character ‘Big Ears’ comes from which children’s book and television series?

7. Who sang the theme for James Bond film Skyfall?

8. Where was artist Frida Kahlo born?

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Community sentiment ignored Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting Inc. Despite a community petition last year to ban duck shooting in Mount Alexander Shire, Cairn Curran Reservoir opened to duck shooting for three months from March 16 at 8am.

The petition, which obtained around 500 signatures, mostly local, dwarfed a petition by shooters to have duck shooting remain, which achieved 21 signatures, 11 of them local.

It’s more than disappointing that clear community sentiment has not been respected by decision makers.

Two wetlands in Mildura were permanently closed to shooting in 2019 at community’s request – without 500 signatures.

Are Mildura voters more important?

The main themes of petition signatory comments – available for view on the RVOTDS website with names removed for privacy reasons – were fears for safety, inability to enjoy the area for other recreational activities, disapproval of the known cruelty involved, fears for the threatened species that call the area home, and other adverse impacts to nearby residents.

Adding ammunition to the cause, duck shooting was reported to have started at Cairn Curran well before the legal start time this year, despite the Game Management Authority being warned days in advance of duck shooters’ plans to converge on the area.

The Joyces Creek area is known for illegal hunting outside of legal times.

With their clear lack of regard for the law, goodness knows what shooters are shooting. The shotguns have been blasting by the water since 7.30am – a full 30 minutes before legal start time, upsetting our children and animals.

This is not fox or rabbit shooting. We’ve got 84 more days to go of this.

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I am rather bemused by current discussion surrounding the Gisborne Olde Time Market ('Market outgrown site?', Midland Express, March 15).

Are the parties aware that the site is currently occupied by VicRoads and will be for four months?

Any expansion to the east on Hamilton Street will hit a roundabout!

Festival giveaways open Getting into the autumn spirit could win you a prize in the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival's Autumn Wreath Giveaway.

Macedon Ranges Council is offering $200 gift certificates from Macedon Ranges Produce to entice local businesses and residents to hang an autumn wreath on a shop window, front door or gate.

The Instagram giveaway requires entrants to post a picture of their autumn wreath on display by April 4 for the chance to win.

Other festival competitions exclusive to Ranges residents and businesses include a My Macedon Ranges Giveaway.

This giveaway encourages locals to share a beautiful autumn image and comments about their favourite things to do during autumn in the Macedon Ranges.

Entries for the My Macedon Ranges Giveaway are due Thursday March 31.

For details on how to enter all Autumn Festival giveaways, see ‘Competitions’ at mrsc.vic.gov.au/autumn-fest

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Hunting areas in NSW are risk assessed annually. But in Victoria, no such registrations are required and no health or safety risk assessments have ever been conducted.

In a complaint made to the regulator on Saturday, the question was asked “Who is monitoring compliance, ensuring hunting is humane, safe and sustainable and shooters are abiding by the law?"

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Re. the DRAFT Romsey Structure Plan that could potentially impose a rezone on our land in Romsey.

My husband and I, along with our 21-month-old daughter, made the decision to sell our suburban home and move from metropolitan Melbourne to regional Victoria.

With much trepidation we embarked on a huge undertaking and invested our hardearned money into a 20-acre property in the lovely town of Romsey. We settled on our property in July 2021.

Our journey thus far is one of learning and adaptation, all of which we embrace with the utmost respect for the land and the people farming before us.

We extend our support to our neighbouring farmers whose families have worked the land for over 100 years. Our farming experience is still in its infancy and we rely on the knowledge and expertise from our neighbours to guide our journey.

With that being said, I respectfully raise my hand to declare that our situations are equally under threat by the council's proposal to rezone our land.

Our property is adjacent to the north town boundary and included as Option 2 in the Draft Romsey Structure Plan.

The soil quality on the north and east boundary of Romsey is identified as one of the best in the country.

We are small city folk attempting to farm our land with the production of quality hay that we sell to local farmers and equestrians.

In addition to this we have purchased cattle to add to our primary production.

We are incredibly disheartened by the council’s proposal outlined in the Draft Romsey Structure Plan, which would include our property along with other farming properties. We query the nature of the proposal as this contradicts the ‘Macedon Shire Statement of Planning Policy’.

Rural land identified as 'The declared area' outlined in the Macedon Ranges Statement of Planning Policy should not be considered as part of the Romsey Structure Plan rezone proposal. We moved to the shire for a relaxed country lifestyle within close proximity to the CBD. Until now, our decision to relocate to regional Victoria has

been the best decision for our family and farming pursuits.

The council’s proposal compromises our lifestyle, our livelihood and our rich organic farming land.

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All the way from New York and New Mexico, Australian artist Sara Morawetz has been mapping Kyneton using geo-mapping software and technical data.

Unable to visit as intended for her research, thanks to the pandemic, the artist put her mind to understanding the town from afar, with the tools available to her at a distance.

The result is The Centre of Everything (2022) – three professionally manufactured street signs positioned at the centre, the anti-centre and the edge of Kyneton, based on geographical and population data drawn from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

"For something to have a centre, it must have an edge," Morawetz says.

"The centre is the point upon which the weight of the town is balanced; the edge is a random position taken along the town’s perimeter – representative of the last point one encounters when crossing into, or out of, Kyneton."

For Kyneton Contemporary, with 11 artists exhibiting projects like this, the town-wide exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to explore the quality and character of a regional town and its broader regional setting.

Artists have researched, connected with locals, and taken into consideration the community and the environment of the area.

The resulting work makes for fascinating insight and a celebration of so many things we might take for granted or not even know exists.

“Sara’s artwork is a particularly interesting way to understand how our town is ‘read’ both from an outsider’s point of view and from the point of view of technical information like town planning, population distribution and geography,” Kyneton Contemporary’s Clare Needham says.

With 10 other projects across the town, at venues like the Kyneton Mechanics Institute, the Botanic Gardens, Scout Hall, Freemasons Hall and Watts Pavilion at the showgrounds, the Kyneton Contemporary Art Triennial offers a smorgasbord of interesting art and interesting insights into the history, the environment and the communities of regional Victoria.

Artists from Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, New Mexico and Melbourne, join local artists Ravi Avasti and Adam Lee for this multi-site exhibition across the town of Kyneton.

See the website www.kynetoncontemporary.com for more Artist Sara Morawetz has been mapping Kyneton using geoinformation and to purchase your ticket now. Children are free, mapping software and technical data. concessions available.

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Restoring ground flora in degraded landscapes One of our district’s most active landcare groups is gaining attention for its pioneering work restoring ground flora in degraded landscapes.

Since 2000, the Friends of Campbells Creek landcare group has been working to transform creek-side public land devastated by a century of gold mining and subsequent weed invasion.

“When we first worked on the creek in the 1980s, most of it was dominated by blackberry, gorse and willows,” said founding member and current environment officer, Ian Higgins.

“There were only five individual wattle plants along the entire 10-kilometre length of Campbells Creek.”

The group has re-introduced missing tree and shrub species: around 40 now exist as self-recruiting populations.

Thousands of plants of wattle and other woody species in the riparian zone now support greater populations of local fauna, and platypus numbers have doubled. Until recently though, nearly all the ground flora species were missing, with herbaceous weeds suppressing many native plants from regenerating.

President Stephen Ellis said that since 2012, Mount Alexander Shire Council had developed a unique partnership with landcare groups who, with council, jointly managed Castlemaine’s urban waterways and some council-owned land.

"Council support has allowed us to experiment with techniques for re-introducing indigenous ground flora,” Stephen said.

In the creek bed, the group re-plants semi aquatic herbs; on the creek banks and floodplain, the focus is on direct seeding and planting robust tussocks. In higher areas, its experiments have successfully re-established populations of several 'wildflower' species with over 100 under trial, including some species threatened with extinction.

“By trial and error, we’re still learning what is possible in 'our patch',” Stephen said.

The group discovered that in open, sunny areas, redlegged earth-mites were destroying direct sown wildflowers while they were tiny seedlings. According to Ian, the failure of that experiment showed this predation can be avoided by sowing in areas that already had tree cover. The group’s work is increasingly appreciated by the community thanks to the Campbells Creek walking and cycling trail: now recommended by two published guides to walks of the district.

“The walking/cycling trail is our most important means of connecting our community with the creek-side land, its fauna and its increasingly diverse flora," Stephen said.

"Thanks to our council, the trail should be completed in 2023 and, we hope, will eventually connect to the larger network of trails stretching from Ballarat to Bendigo."

Ian said that group had learnt that with minimal maintenance, it was possible to sustain many more indigenous plant species than expected.

"As well as supporting a more diverse range of fauna, these support natural regeneration and help exclude weeds,” he said.

Bolboschoenus medianus, Persicaria decipiens, Carex appressa, Cyperus gunnii and Alisma plantagoaquatica are visible in the semi-aquatic zone – along with some weeds.

The condition of a Campbells Creek tributary in 1894. Image: M Law via Museum of Victoria (If any readers recognise the exact location, the FOCC would love to hear from you!).

Friends of Campbells Creek members replant tussocks in the riparian zone.

Ian Higgins has worked in revegetation and environmental planning in Victoria for more than 30 years and was one of the instigators of the Friends of Campbells Creek.

This article was first featured in the Summer 2022 issue of the Victorian Landcare and Catchment Magazine. You can read the full Victorian Landcare Magazine article at: tinyurl.com/bdf2j944 Ian Higgins with direct-sown everlastings 18 months after sowing. Photo: Eileen Brownless

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Afternoon jazz with the Melbourne Octet The Woodend Winter Arts Festival presents the Melbourne Octet in concert in Woodend on April 3.

Much of the repertoire in this program was written in a period of history that saw recovery from a war and a devastating pandemic followed by the rule of several dictators across the world, mass unemployment, discrimination

against and persecution of various groups, and unrest in international relations.

Nearly a century later, the world has a disturbingly similar set of circumstances.

The lighthearted, slightly naughty, uplifting songs of this period were an escapist remedy for the times.

Sumptuous harmonies, witty lyrics and cheerful melodies are an excellent distraction for the times we are now in.

Afternoon Jazz with the Melbourne Octet will be held at 2pm on Sunday April 3 in St Ambrose Church, Woodend.

Book tickets via the festival website at www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au

Fantastico to showcase local talent A cast of more than 50 performers are coming together to show off their skills at the Castlemaine Fringe's Fantastico Variety Show this Saturday at the Castlemaine Town Hall.

With a great mix of theatrical acts and colourful costumes, opera, soul, folk and funk the cast has performers ranging from age eight to (well, we won't say how old they are!).

The evening promises to be fun for all ages and there will be something for everyone, including prizes, games and what fringe fundraiser could go ahead without a raffle!

Among the performers will be talented local guitarist Bens Smith of My Old Guitar in Barker Street and his mate fellow guitarist and Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band sidedrum Joe Smith.

"I've had my store about six years now and Joe and I have been enjoying a regular jam for most of that time," Bens said.

"We look first to our first official gig together at Fantastico," Joe said.

The talented local duo have been working hard to perfect their set with lots of rehearsals and have a killer 'encore' lined up should the crowd demand it.

Bens will be on acoustic guitar and Joe on electric. In fact, Bens may even allow Joe to pull out his Fender Strat for the special show!

Bens, who is delighted to once again be busy providing sound equipment for live gigs across the region, prides himself on fostering local talent and says Fantastico will be a great opportunity for local performers to share their gifts before a friendly and supportive audience.

"It will be amazing to play live again after such a long COVID-enforced absence," he said.

Castlemaine Fringe Festival's Azzy Jay said the event would be a key fundraiser for their biennial festival.

"This show will bring in some much-needed funds, ensuring Fringe can put on free gigs throughout the festival in March 2023, pay our incredible local performers and techies!" Azzy said.

"If you'd like to offer support by volunteering on the night we would love to hear from you!"

To assist as a volunteer, email castlemainefringefestival@gmail.com and to get your Fantastico tickets, head to www.trybooking.com/BXBEF

Bens Smith of My Old Guitar and protégé Joe Smith look forward to their first gig together at ‘Fantastico’.

Do you want to see awesome films directed, edited and produced by young people? We have the event for you!

Mount Alexander Shire Council's third annual COscars Youth Film Festival will take place in Castlemaine’s Village Square on April 8.

Headlined by the family adventure hit, Big Hero 6, the festival will also feature short films made by local young people from 6.30pm.

Council Youth Advisory Group member Lucia Amati says they'd like to invite everyone to come and join them at this free, family-friendly event and help to celebrate our local young filmmakers.

“Bring your own chair and picnic dinner, or buy some yummy food at the event. There will be Pizza de Wheels, Icecream Social and, of course, popcorn!” Lucia says.

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Castlemaine Library is presenting the first in a series of talks called 'Parenting in the Modern World' this Thursday.

This session is being run in partnership with CHIRP Community Health and is all about 'Tweens and Teens'.

Tweens and Teens touches on topics that most parents can relate to.

Presented by highly experienced community health nurse Bron Grieve, it will provide information and tips on communicating, negotiating the world of porn, media and technology, and how to talk about sex with teens. Bron is a passionate health communicator and youth advocate, and she will include in her talk some current statistics on each topic that may surprise you.

This session will be made available live online for those unable to join in person and will be recorded and available on the Goldfields Libraries YouTube channel following the event.

Castlemaine Library manager Jess Saunders said navigating the world of tweens and teens could be a difficult time for parents and carers, especially when you added technology into the mix.

"We hope these sessions offer insight into the teen world, and support parents to communicate openly and honestly with the teens in your life,” Jess said.

Tweens and Teens will be on Thursday March 24 from 5.30-7.30pm at Castlemaine Library.

Light refreshments will be supplied, and there will be a Q+A session at the end.

Bookings are required, and can be made at goldfieldslibraries.com Parenting in the Modern World sessions will be held throughout the year on different topics at Castlemaine Library, and have been made possible with the support of a community grant from Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Community Grants Program.

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 Left to right: Stephen Adams, Peter Gibbs, Tony Johnston (president), Joseph Bonnici and Charles Sherlock were thrilled to finally officially open the Trentham Men’s Shed after two years of delays because of COVID-19. Photo: Sandy Scheltema

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Trentham’s shed opens Members of Trentham’s Cool Country Men’s Shed are pleased to be officially opening their wonderful new community facility after two years of delay due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“I would like to see this shed alive with men being together sharing skills, knowledge, life stories and companionship,” said president Tony Johnston.

“It’s not just about wood or metalworking skills, it’s about men’s health, which can be physical or mental.

"Some men have a sense of loneliness; it’s the isolation that can occur after retirement or the loss of a life partner.

"Or they might have moved to Trentham and surrounding districts and lost their close social networks, there’s also the fear of COVID-19. "If we can improve men’s health, the whole community benefits.

Mr Johnston said shed members were fortunate to receive permission from the Dja Dja Wurrung Corporation and DELWP (Department of Environment, Land, Water, and Planning) to use the 1.2 hectares of land.

"Initially we were given $6000 from the Hairy Arch Art Show (part of our local art community), then we received $60,000 from the state government, our local Bendigo Bank invested $42,500," he said. "$20,000 came from the federal government, $15,000 from the Trentham Lions Club, as well as $15,000 from the Australian Lions Foundation.

"We’ve also received many donations

from our generous community.”

The idea for a Men’s Shed in Trentham has been a long time in the making, with initial discussions in the community in 2006.

But it wasn’t until 2016 that a committee was formed and in 2018 project funding began to come through and works could begin.

The shed has many donated tools, including a sliding table saw, a router table, wood and metal lathes, some welding equipment, and a wood heater. It has a well-equipped lounge, a functional kitchen, and was built with fully accessible facilities.

Mr Johnston said that if community groups had a project they wanted, they could submit a Project Request Form for consideration by the Men’s Shed Committee.

Mr Johnston's original idea to make his dream of a men’s shed a reality came from his hope to reduce the suicide risk in the community. “There’s been several suicides in the last few years that have affected our community," he said.

"I hope that bringing men together in this way can help in some way to prevent further tragedies.”

With COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns over the last two years causing social isolation, especially among the elderly, the opening of Trentham’s Cool Country Men’s Shed will help local men come together and enjoy the facilities and companionship at the Shed.

FOCAL book sale coming up

The Friends of Castlemaine Library's popular Book Sale returns on Saturday April 2. The sale will take place in the Library Foyer from 9.30am to 3pm. Thousands of books will be up for grabs at bargain prices. COVID restrictions apply.

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Our dear dad passed peacefully in our arms on Saturday 19th March.

He lived life to the fullest with love for his family, married 58 years to his much loved wife Norma (dec).

Will be so missed by children Trudi, Tony and Sonya, with his 6 broken hearted grandchildren Bryce, Jarryd, Luke, Karlee, Hayley and Demi.

Reunited with his forever soulmate.

A service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held in the Barkers Creek Cricket Clubrooms on Friday 25th March commencing at 10.00am.

Following this service, a private burial will be held by Doug’s family at the Harcourt Cemetery, after which they will return to the clubrooms and join you for light refreshments.

If you wish to join us at the service via livestream, please visit Doug’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.

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CLEANER Wanted: Back-up casual cleaner The funeral service to for motel in Kyneton. celebrate the life of Morning work only. Must be available week-ends.

Mrs Margaret Rose QUALIFIED Bush will be held at the Ph: 5422 2011.

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Kyneton Full Time Driver x 2 We currently have one driver vacancy operating from our Kyneton depot and one relief vacancy operating from either our Kyneton Depot or Lancefield Depot. Both being full-time permanent roles on a rotating 6 day roster.

The roles will involve driving school runs, town services and Charter as required.

The successful candidate will learn all school routes that operate from our Kyneton depot to meet operational needs.

Specific duties include: • • • • • •

To pick up and set down passengers as per scheduled times set out on the current running boards supplied.

On occasions you may be required to operate extra charter work as instructed by the Depot Manager.

Report any defects to the maintenance area as per current procedure.

Ensure all work instructions are carried out as directed in line with company polices and practices Effectively communicate with other team members.

Report to Kyneton Depot manager any issues of a serious nature or non-conformances of any kind.

Please direct any queries to: Rick Seymour – (03) 5422 1634 If you would like to apply for this position, please forward a 1 to 2 page summary of your experience to Matt Squires – Regional People and Culture careers@dysongroup.com.au

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Knowledge of Food Safety and experience in assisting in prep would be an advantage.

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We are looking for a creative, passionate Chef to run the kitchen.

Our Menu consists of country pub classics but room to use your creative flair exists.

Kitchen is open 5 days a week and we can provide on site accommodation.

Applications to anda.gazzz1@bigpond.com

To be successful in this role you must: - Have an eye for detail and be a genuine hard worker - Take pride in your work and the presentation of rooms - Have a high standard of cleaning - Be proactive and self-motivated - Be reliable and have a positive attitude - Drivers Licence - Be fully vaccinated Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage but not essential.

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Lancefield Cricket Club

Castlemaine Scout Hall - Reckleben Street

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*Adults $10 * Kids $5 *Teams of 8 * Bring a team or join a table *Tea, coffee and milo supplied *BYO drinks and snacks.

Daylesford, Creswick & Trentham Safeguard your career by becoming part of an “essential service”

Food Services Assistants & Cleaners

For more information or to book a table contact 0427 526 569 or email castlemainegirlguides@gmail.com

We have a number of part time, full time and casual positions available at Creswick, Daylesford and Trentham. You can nominate your preferred working location.

Training is provided for all positions.

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Salary: Commencing at $23.70 with an increment after 3 months and then yearly + 10% superannuation + access to salary packaging Our Offering: At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

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Our Employees enjoy the benefits of: * Uniforms provided * Free car parking at all facilities * Salary Packaging * Wellness Program * Employee Assistance Program * Flexible working arrangements

Municipality Date of Termination Mt Alexander Shire Council 28th March 2022 Central Goldfields Shire 28th March 2022 City of Greater Bendigo 28th March 2022

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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.

25 March at 7pm

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For enquiries email lancefieldcc@gmail. com

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Book Sale

9.30am to 3.00pm Saturday 2nd April, 2022.

Castlemaine Library Foyer Thousands of Books at Bargain Prices

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For further responsibilities and more about this role please visit our website and view the position description.

Salary: $37.67 per hour + 10% superannuation + access to salary packaging

Please email your resume to lbrew@midnews.com.au or call into our office at 13 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine.

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Our Employees enjoy the benefits of: * Uniforms provided * Free car parking at all facilities * Salary Packaging * Wellness Program * Employee Assistance Program * Flexible working arrangements How to Apply: You may apply by submitting your application to the People and Culture Advisor, PO Box 465 Daylesford or head to our CHRH website careers page.

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We have positions available for inserters for the Midland Express at our Castlemaine office.

This will include inserting catalogues into the Midland Express and bundling the newspapers in preparation for delivery.

If you can work Monday evenings into Tuesday early mornings on call, then this is the job for you!

The hours could be between 2 - 5 hours each week and vary from 8.00pm to 3.00am.

A brief resume and police check will be required.

Our Offering: At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

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PT LOT 1 PS 643530H P/Gisborne DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL PARTS ON TITLE Bolobek - Homestead, 1/370 Mount Macedon Road MACEDON VIC 3440 Use of land for Place of Assembly (one two day garden fair per year for up to 3000 people) and temporarily alter access to Road Zone - Category 1 (additional traffic generation during fair)(Amendment sought to increase patron numbers to 4999).

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Arrest over murder of Melton footballer Detectives from the Homicide Squad have charged a man as part of their investigation into the 1984 murder of a Melton footballer in Bullengarook.

A 62-year-old man was charged on Monday morning with the murder of 25-year-old Melton man Bernard 'Bernie' Williams more than 30 years ago.

Williams found deceased on a bush track near Hobbs Road, Bullengarook, about 3pm on March 3, 1984. He was found tied up and had been shot several times.

Detectives believe that it is highly likely several people were involved in Bernie’s death, given the Melton Football Club player was known for his physical capabilities. They also considered the manner in which he had been restrained.

Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Scarlett, Homicide Squad said at the time of his death, Bernie was a 25-year-old with a young daughter and in the prime of his life.

“He was a passionate member of the Melton Football Club and was well known within the Melton community for his skills on the football field," he said.

“Almost four decades on, his family are still searching for answers as to why their much-loved son and brother was killed."

In 2017, police announced a $1M reward for information leading to the apprehension and subsequent conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Bernard Williams.

The investigation remains ongoing.

“This investigation was reviewed by detectives from the Homicide Squad’s cold case team back in 2016 and this led to a further public appeals, including the $1M reward, a year later," Det. Snr Sgt Scarlett said.

“Since that time detectives have been actively working on the case and today we are in a position to charge someone in relation to the matter.

“However, we believe the person who has been charged did not act alone and that it’s likely more than one person was involved, or at least present, when Bernie was killed.

“There may be people in the Melton area who were living there in 1984 who have further knowledge about Bernie’s

death, or they may now be living elsewhere in Victoria or interstate given the length of time that has passed.

“We are also very keen to speak to anyone who has any information about the motive for Bernie’s death.

“He was not known to police for any criminal matters, however we’re aware he had a number of personal relationship disputes and that remains an active avenue of enquiry for us.

“The $1M reward remains on offer and we are hopeful that today’s update leads to further breakthroughs in this case.

“If you have any piece of information, no matter how inconsequential you may think it is, then I encourage you to come forward and speak to police or Crime Stoppers.”

Police are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was living in the Melton area around 1984 who may have information about Bernie’s death and those responsible.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at: crimestoppersvic.com.au

Melton man Bernard 'Bernie' Williams was murdered more than 30 years ago.

SPORTS wrap

The new Castlemaine Magpie Women’s side were elated to take out the ‘atWork Australia Cup’ at Shepparton on Sunday! Photo: MBCM Northern Country Women’s League.

Magpie women off to a flyer Castlemaine Football Netball Club's new senior women footballers are celebrating this week after claiming the 'atWork Australia Cup' at Shepparton on Sunday.

This was a significant day for the team as it was also the first time they had played together, 2022 being the first season CFNC has fielded a senior women's side!

The side is coached by Tiahna Cochrane and assistant coach Jordan Cochrane.

Playing five games against Benalla, Echuca, Tatura and Shepparton United with the final played against a very competitive Echuca Football Netball Club, the Magpies emerged victorious and the club are so proud of how far the side have come throughout preseason.

Goal kickers included Shelby Knoll, Tiahna Cochrane, Lily McNair, Ella Cochrane and Emily Cooper.

Coach Tiahna Cochrane thanked to all the teams

involved, the MBCM Northern Country Women's League, atWork Australia, team sponsor Mt Alexander Timber and Hardware, as well as the volunteers and parents who came and supported the side in Shepparton.

We can't wait to see what's ahead of them this year!

Keep an eye out for their debut AFL Central Victoria game against Kyneton under lights at the Camp Reserve on April 9.

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Lambert in play-off

Trevor Lambert (pictured) has survived a strong challenge to win the 2022 Lancefield Open after a sudden-death play-off.

The 27-hole men’s open highlighted a very successful three days of golf for the Lancefield club, with locals and visitor alike, plus sponsors, thanked for their generous support.

Perfect weather and a course in immaculate conditions greeted tournament participants.

A long-time LGC member, Lambert is believed to be the first player from the club to be the Dalhousie District champion, Lancefield club champion, and Lancefield Open champion at the same time.

Presently playing from a handicap of 1, Lambert is a multiple Lancefield Open winner.

He was embroiled in a stroke for stroke battle with Mount Macedon low marker Jim Hynes for the 27 holes.

They finished up tied, Lambert on 76, 40 – 116 and Hynes on 77, 39 – 116.

Lambert won the play-off on the second extra hole.

Other major winners: Saturday 4BBB: Kaylene and Mark Cruise 46 points, on a countback from Jason Byron and John Leefe.

Monday two-person Ambrose: Dennis Davenport and Todd Lambert 62.25.

Kyneton Red’s Darryl Chivers led the way by winning both his singles matches.

Kyneton Red will play Quarry Hill Miners in the Northern District Croquet Association’s division 2 grand final.

Playing at home last week, Red defeated Quarry Hill Kookaburras 4-1 with Daryl Chivers leading the way by winning both his singles matches.

In the other match Quarry Hill Miners also won 4-1 against bottom side Maldon Laburnum.

It’s a different story in division 3, with three sides vying for two positions with a round to go.

Kyneton Black is on top, a match ahead of Kyneton Yellow and Macedon Mt Towrong. The two Kyneton sides play one another this week.

Mt Towrong kept its hopes alive by toppling the previously unbeaten Kyneton Yellow 3-2 at Gisborne

last week.

Elizabeth Payne won both her singles, 7-5 against Graham Smith and 7-3 against Judy Aldred, while Olwyn Snape beat Aldred 7-2 to guarantee a Mt Towrong victory.

In the other match played at Gisborne, Kyneton Black rallied to defeat bottom side Macedon Mt Robertson 3-2.

Christabel Douglas and Judy Krohn had 7-6 singles wins to put Black under pressure, but Sue Chivers and George Lund won the reverse singles to ensure Black stayed on top.

The local derby between Maldon Birch and Maldon Maple resulted in a 4-1 win to Maple, after Melissa Maple and Rod Bennett won both their singles.

Town n & District

GOLF results Castlemaine Alister Campbell (18 handicap) notched up 38 stableford points on Saturday, the best overall and in B-grade, with Peter Verlaan (13) close up on 37.

Gavin Lang (7) was one of five players to match their handicap, carding 37 to top A-grade, ahead of Greg Crowe (9) on 34.

The previous week’s winner, Jayson Glenister (22) had 34 points in C-grade to edge out Thursday’s monthly medal winner Wayne Toohey (22) on a countback in C-grade.

Kyneton Semi-finals of the Kyneton men’s match play championships took place on Saturday: Open: Jason McClure d Jesper Hansen 4/3, David Moore d Barry Murphy 4/3 B-grade: Damian Summers d David Pitcher 1up (other matches to be decided).C – David Ryan d David Austin 4/2, Jing Biscocho d Peter Kewniuk 5/4, Paul Law d Ed Hoctor 6/5.

Individual stableford: Ben Hogan (15) with 33 points, from Peter Walsh (17) 32.

Ladies – Vicki Nettleton (24) with 32, on a countback from Julie Harris (18).

Wednesday stableford: Men – David Austin (20) with 33 points, from Noel Alldis (15) on 31. Ladies – Teaote Davis (24) with 34, from Denise Murphy (14) 27.

Tuesday stableford: Julie Harris (19) broke through for a win with 32 points,

from Julie McKellar (36) on 27, on countback from Robyn MacRae (21). # Good Friday Charity Day reminder: two-person Ambrose (any combination) 9.30am for 10am start. Entries to captain Mat Hodgkiss or Jason McClure. Fun day with great prizes – $30 per player with light lunch included.

Lancefield There was a close finish in Lancefield’s stableford on Saturday.

John Leefe (14) had 37 points to edge out runner-up Kevin McBride (23) on 36, with Ross Farrar in third place.

McBride had won the Legends par event with +1 earlier in the week.

Twilight (10 holes): Dale Schmitt (8) 18 points.

Lancefield ladies enjoyed a social guest day with the Romsey ladies on the old 12hole course on Wednesday.

The alternate reciprocal get together, with lunch provided, builds camaraderie and was a chance for some of the newer golfers to play on a different course.

Respective captains Darlene Baker (Romsey) and Di Rohde, plus relative newcomer Bev Beaumont, were the Ambrose event winners.

Mount Macedon Perfect conditions led to high scoring in Saturday’s team and individual stableford.

Ian Gill (12) and Peter Semmens (24) returned 74 points to edge out Steve Pen-

ney (26) and Kevin Taylor (18) on 73.

Individual: Terry Bonello (16) with 40 points, from Semmens 39.

Singles matchplay winner Marcus Ward opened up a three shot lead midway through the inward nine, only to be pegged back by Rob Beatson for a final-hole decider.

Wednesday stableford: A – Mike Hoiles (15) 37 points, from Peter Sinclair (7) 32; B – Jeremy Clare (19) 39, on a countback from Peter Watson (23).

On behalf of MMGC, thank-you to the club's resigning Golf Australia rep. Shana Faralla, who has tirelessly supported out ‘Ladies Get Into Golf’ program since it began in 2021. Shana’s enthusiasm and input will be sorely missed.

Romsey Romsey’s March medal event was held a week early to allow for the much awaited Centenary Weekend of Golf coming up.

Just a few days to go!

A shotgun start in ideal conditions resulted in a tight finish, with medal winner Mitch Atlas doing a great job to card 81-8-73 despite losing two balls off the tee.

Atlas was also best putter (26).

Andrew Clement 83-9-74 was runner -up on a countback from Mick Squire 784-74.

Keith Hocking, who won the ‘Titan of Twilight’ award in a close finish from Scott Williams, also received his presentation.

Romsey had four ladies taking part in the annual Kilmore Bowl on Thursday, with a Marysville team the winner with a combined 99 points.

Trentham John Goodman spreadeagled the men’s stableford field at Trentham, coming in with 45 stableford points from a handicap of 14.

Goodman took out B-grade from David Ridington (20) with 38.

Brendan Mcmenamin (8) topped A-grade with 36, from Michael Hogan (13) 35, and Jack Conway (21) was the C-grade winner with 37, from Peter Gainey (21) 36.

American foursomes: Colin Wilson – Julie Hanson 80-10.875-69.125 from Jan Stephenson – James Colgan 91- 21.7569.25.

Women’s stableford: Judy Jolly (44) 41 points, from Ruth Duffy (23) 40.

Woodend Toby Clement fired a scorching 7516-59 on the par 68 Woodend course on Saturday.

He finished six shots clear of A-grade winner Stewart Ferns 80-15-65, Mark Hilton 76-11-65 and Trent Cannon 81-16-65.

The 11th annual Bob Mason Ambrose is on this Saturday, with the course in top condition.

Wednesday ladies: Veronica Sullivan 34 stableford points, from Loretta Matthews 33.

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Left to right Jayme-Lee Cobain, Charlotte Jackson, Jonathan Neethling and coach Mark Carey.

Medals for young athletes Model of consistency

Revhead, ridden by Billy Egan, wins the Prendergast Earthmoving BM58 Handicap at Kyneton. Photo: Scott Barbour/Racing Photos

Gisborne is fast becoming a breeding ground for future Australian athletics stars if the results at the recent Victoria Little Athletics State Championships are anything to go by.

Charlotte Jackson running in her last ever Little Athletics event won the under 16 girls 1500 metres by a margin of six seconds – a two-second personal best, Jayme-Lee Cobain won a bronze in the under 14 Girls 400 metres – in a one-second personal best, Jonathan Neethling also came away with a bronze in the highly contested 1500 metres race. Jonathan has qualified and is competing at the Australian Athletics Championships later this month in the 3000 metres and 800 metres events.

All three athletes are members of Gisborne Little Athletics and also Athletics Essendon, one of the top clubs in the country.

They are trained under the guidance of Mark Carey, head coach of Tow the Line Athletics, a Gisborne and Essendon-based athletics squad.

Carey believes Gisborne’s natural environment of bush trails combined with long steep hills an excellent grass track at Dixon Field makes for a wonderful conditioning tool for these young up-and-coming athletes.

Malmsbury: Oh, so close!

Malmsbury’s division two side missed out on a premiership by just two runs on Saturday.

Fortunes fluctuated in the encounter at Rupertswood, with three batsmen run out in the run chase not helping the Berries' chances.

Batting first, Rupo compiled a very useful 8/149 c.c. with middle order batter Trent Hayes leading the way with 46, and openers Jay Vi 27 and John Sutherland 21 giving the side a start.

Ryder Blizzard took 3-25, with Matt Cox, and Chris and Bayden Ganim a wicket each.

Chris Ganim 30 and Cox 46 gave the Berries real hope, but it became obvious the finish may well be close with a large crowd in attendance.

Nerve-wracking finger-biting overs ticked over, and Malmsbury ended up on 9/148 (Blizzard 28 n.o.).

So near yet so far in this battle between the two top sides.

The MCC thanks all players and supporters for a very interesting season. There’s always 2022-2023.

RDFNL season launch

The Riddell District Football Netball League’s 2022 season launch will take place at Melbourne Greyhounds (formerly known as The Meadows) next week.

“The league is looking forward to continuing its long standing partnership with Melbourne Greyhounds and thrilled to again hold the season launch at their venue,” RDFNL chief executive Jordan Doyle said.

With the launch being on Wednesday, March 30, the season’s kicks off with the first round to begin on Saturday, April 2.

Bill West

Four-year-old Revhead has been a model of consistency, and broke through for his second race win at Kyneton on Thursday.

Despite being a bit wayward in the run, the George Osborne-trained galloper hung on to take out the Prendergast Earthmoving BM58 Handicap carrying 63kg.

Jockey Billy Egan was aware of Revhead’s traits, thinking he felt like he would win comfortably in the straight before slowing when he neared the winning post (apparently thinking he would head back to the mounting yard).

Starting favourite on his home track, Revhead completed what Osborne called “a good day at the office” with a win and two placings.

Magnalicious, returning after 11 months off the scene due to injury, ran a gallant placing first-up, and Villa Sar-

chi went down in a tight photo.

On Saturday, Kyneton trainer Bob Challis won a Maiden Plate at Alexandra with four-year-old Henry’s House, which defeated another local in Steven Noble’s Shakenboom over 1300m.

AT SWAN HILL Sue Naylor’s consistent galloper Danali, ridden by Jack Hill, won a 0-58 Handicap over 1600m at Swan Hill on Sunday.

It was Danali’s second win from 13 starts, with Jack Hill bringing the Kyneton trained four-year-old from well back in the field to win by 0.2 of a length.

Kilmore trainer and former jockey, Jody Thompson, stole the limelight at Swan Hill by landing a longshot double in the first two maidens on the program.

Batahi started at $21, and Vamos Rapido at $26 much to the delight of punters who follow the Thompson stable.

Six teams finals bound Kyneton Basketball Association teams played their last round of domestic games before finals commence next week in the Bendigo domestic competition. In a super effort, six out of seven KBA teams have made the finals. Best of luck to the teams playing.

Results brought to you by local major sponsor Macedon Ranges Ag Machinery.

Team Sponsor: Macedon Ranges Ag Machinery U14 Boys Div 2 Tigers Gold 52 def Girton 41 M. Liebelt 19 A. White 12 H. Strang 8 Team Sponsor: Hendersons The Gas People U16 Girls Div 1 Tigers Gold 30 def Aztec White 20 Fill in 12 M. Turner 8 Z. Conway 5 Team Sponsor: Hendersons The Gas People U16 Girls Div 2 U14 Girls Tigers. BYE Team Sponsor: Macedon Ranges Ag Machinery U16 Boys Div 2 Tigers Gold. BYE Team Sponsor: Reform Landscaping: U16 Boys Div 2 Tigers Black 31 lost to Aztec

Kyneton’s Under 14 Division Two Boys finished off their summer season with a strong win over Girton this week. Unfortunately they weren’t able to make finals. Big thanks to coach Aidan Strang, the parents, and especially the boys for their efforts.

Orange 37 H. Murray 10 B. Ryan 8 J. Butcher 7 Team Sponsor: Young Engineers U18 Boys Div 2 Tigers Gold 38 lost to Bendigo

Braves U16 2nd team 41 C. Young 9 M. Boyer 6 A. Stevens 5 Team Sponsor: Eve-Trans U18 Boys Div 3 Tigers Black vs General Lions – game cancelled.

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It’s Golf v Lancefield Bill West

For the second week in a row, Lancefield division one bowlers have caused a major upset, this time eliminating Gisborne from the Highlands finals with a 20shot victory.

Now the Tigers have to face up to the formidable Kyneton Golf combination in this Saturday’s Highlands grand final on the Kyneton green.

It promises to be a gala day at Kyneton, with the division 2 grand final between Kyneton Golf and Romsey, and the division 3 finale between Gisborne3 and Diggers Rest also being played there.

The roll-up for the division 3 match is at mid-day, the division 2 roll-up at 12.30pm, and the division 1 roll-up at 1.15pm.

Greens curator Craig Vincent has the Kyneton greens in great order, although he has no say in what the weather may do.

The Ballarat Highlands Region executive wish grand final participants all the best for Saturday, with regional director Gary Dickenson to welcome all teams as they line-up in a Vformation prior to their matches.

Umpires appointed for the grand finals are Mark Schaffer and John Coates.

The division one teams are expected to be as follows: Kyneton Golf – J. McQualter, G. Gascoyne, S. Taylor, G. Edwards (s); R. Seymour, R. Turner, R. Wilkinson, A. Plowman (s); B. Plowman, G. Williamson, B. Godbolt, A. Barker (s).

Lancefield – G. Choate, K. Webb, D. Safstrom, B. Holmes (s); P. White, R. Turner, S. Climas, C. Jolly (s); B. West, H. Matthews, J. Parks, J. Holmes (s).

FAIRYTALE CONTINUES For last season’s premiers Lancefield, reaching the grand final is something of an unlikely fairytale, after the club struggled to field two sides at the start of the season, with eight of last season’s division one premiership combination not playing at Tigerland for various reasons.

“There’s great team spirit, and this largely unchanged side has combined really well to not only reach the finals, but advance to the grand final,” enthusiastic club president Jeff Smith said.

Many had written the Tigers off as finals prospects after losing to down the ladder sides Diggers Rest, Broadford and Kilmore, all on synthetic greens, despite earlier beating Kyneton Golf (twice) Gisborne and Kyneton.

There’s something about playing on a good turf green, and Lancefield has won 10 of its 11 matches on grass.

An analysis shows that synthetic surface clubs such as Gisborne and Romsey may not be quite as consistent in ‘away’ matches.

Again, bowls is a very much ‘on the day’ sport.

In the preliminary final little separated Gisborne and Lancefield in the first half, but the Tigers went to the break leading 35-30 after Gisborne skipper Garry Candy played two spot-on drives, hit his target both times, yet dropped six shots when the jack pinballed around and ended up in unpredictable spots where the opposition had fortuitous wayward bowls.

Unflappable skipper Bev Holmes, with Gary Choate, Keith Webb and Dave Safstrom all contributing, kept the dangerous Ethan Higgins four in check,

We’ve made it: Jubilant Lancefield players (from left) Chris Jolly, Howard Matthews and John Parks at the end of the preliminary final. eventually winning by 11 shots.

It was only late in the match that the overall score blew out, and the Tigers finished with all fours up; Chris Jolly did a great job with his crew, and in-form Jeff Holmes also received good support with John Parks producing big bowls at the right time.

Gisborne may have not played up to expectations, but should again be a strong contender next season.

Kyneton Golf, a club with a great finals record, will be unfazed about grand final day, knowing winning form is good form. Despite a break since the 29-shot second semi-final victory over Gisborne.

The Graham Edwards rink has consistently produced big winning margins this season, and

the Golf lineup overall has heaps of talent and experience to warrant being favourite on Saturday.

ROMSEY BOUNCES BACK A strong second half saw Romsey’s division 2 side bounce back to defeat Woodend by 17 shots, with big wins to the Andrew Laing and John Beaumont rinks.

Romsey will hope to be able to produce this form against a strong Kyneton Golf line-up on Saturday.

In division 3, Diggers Rest had all fours up for a 16-shot margin against Macedon, and now take on Gisborne3 on Saturday.

REGION SIDE Five Highlands players have been included in the region side.

Trish Odgers (Diggers Rest) is in the women’s side and Adrian Plowman and Barry Godbolt

(both Kyneton Golf), Mark Smoljo (Kyneton) and Gary Choate (Lancefield) are in the men’s team. Only bowlers who were available were considered for selection.

BOWLS SCORES Highlands pennant preliminary finals scores from Saturday were: DIV. 1: Lancefield 67 d Gisborne 47. B. Holmes 26 d E. Higgins 15, C. Jolly 20 d A. Higgins 17, J. Holmes 21 d G. Candy 15.

DIV. 2: Romsey 74 d Woodend 57. J. Beaumont 28 d N. Bickerdyke 15, A. Laing 24 d M. Dornau 12, S. Mayger 22 lost to S. Pickles 30.

DIV. 3: Diggers Rest 68 d Macedon 52. S. Crimmins 20 d S. Doran 19, E. Nolan 24 d L. Gent 16, F. Bonnici 24 d M. Keenan 17.

Romsey demolition – now for grand final Bill West

Earlier this season Romsey captain-coach Ben Way suggested his McIntyre Cup side was yet to achieve its potential – then the Redbacks stunned everyone in a semi-final on Saturday by bundling the strong Bacchus Marsh batting brigade out for a meagre 46 runs!

In the other semi-final, a very methodical Gisborne easily disposed of ladder-leader Sunbury United, setting up an intriguing grand final at Gardiner Reserve this Saturday.

So its third versus fourth for the McIntyre Cup prize, with Romsey a fresh addition to the final that matters after several years of team building.

The Redbacks have a chance for two premierships, with their No. 2 side playing at Macedon in the Johnstone Shield grand final.

Bacchus Marsh elected to bat in the semi-final at Maddingly Park, and paceman Sean Day inspired his side by bowling top opener Sean Lalor in his first over, then having Nick Strangio caught.

The Marsh can usually consolidate, but the loss of Mace Cousins, then captain Tom Waddell being bowled

by Louis Moor left the home side reeling at 4/14.

Romsey was right on top, and stayed that way. No-one could have predicted such a meagre score from a side used to winning premierships; and coming off a semi-final victory with a tally of 6/196 c.c.

With an array of bowlers keen for wickets, they delivered, the innings ending after 29.3 overs. Jamie Taylor 3-7, spinner Jake East 2-3 and Day 2-5 were the most successful with the ball.

The run chase for Romsey was a formality, rattling up 1/62 (Chris Burkett 28 n.o, Way 20 n.o. in 11.4 overs.

Gisborne scored a nine wickets victory against Sunbury

Mick Allen … on a scoring spree.

United, avenging a narrow loss late in the season.

Paceman Max Torkington dismissed opener Damien Edwards second ball, then United managed to reach 1/59 in the hope of launching a counter attack.

The run out of skipper Upul Fernando from the first ball he faced was disastrous, and United’s 130 all out was largely due to a sterling 60 from opener Lian Sherlock.

Jay King took 3-21 and the other bowlers did their job.

ALLEN RACES TO 92 Master bat Mick Allen showed all his considerable abilities by hitting an unbeaten 92 (eight fours, one six) in better than a run a ball. Josh McDonald made 24.

Gisborne has remarkably lost just one wicket in two finals, and will be pleased to back at Gardiner Reserve for the grand final.

At the only match between these two sides earlier in the season, Romsey scored 9/150 c.c., and Gisborne replied with 4/154 with captain Jason Wilson contributing 73.

Both sides know Saturday is a completely new game, and plenty of cricket enthusiasts are expected to go along to see this encounter.

Obviously Romsey will be aiming for the prized wickets of Allen, Wilson and the dangerous Paddy McKenna cheaply. Romsey have Chris Burkett and Way in fine form with the bat at the right time of the season.

MACEDON v ROMSEY FINAL Macedon and Romsey had to work extremely hard to win their Johnstone Shield semi-finals against respective opponents Aintree and Bacchus Marsh on Saturday.

Macedon compiled 6/173 c.c. (Chris Axton 41 n.o., Tim Berzins 29) from 40 overs at Tony Clarke Reserve, and several Aintree batters loomed large in response only to lose their wickets at crucial stages.

Eventually Aintree was dismissed for 163 (G. Singh 36, M. Singh 35) with Berzins 2-12 making a well timed breakthrough with the match in the balance.

Batting first, Romsey received a setback with Corey Day 18 and Aaron Frost 23 both run out against Bacchus Marsh. Nathan Hoy made 20 in a reachable very tally of 118.

The Romsey bowlers lifted their tempo, and Hoy 3-10, Frost 3-13 and Day 2-21 were instrumental in the home side dismissing the Marsh for 104 (Shaun Taylor 45, Oliver Powell 24). The last four wickets tumbled for just seven runs.

It promises to be a competitive final at Macedon on Saturday.

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