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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

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Police have been patrolling the region's borders looking for metropolitan drivers breaching the chief health officer's stay-at-home directions. Pictured are Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol officers, Leading Senior Constable Peter Wall and SC Jordan Knight, who are using automatic numberplate recognition technology to intercept people from Melbourne caught entering the region. Full story, page 4.

LOCKDOWN HARDSHIP Small businesses at risk of insolvency or bankruptcy Kyneton barrister Paul White says state government support has come too late for many small businesses facing hardship in rolling COVID lockdowns. He is giving free legal advice to at least

41 small businesses in the region at risk of insolvency or bankruptcy. Twenty-three of those cases are from the Macedon Ranges. “They are typically angry, highly embar-

rassed, inconsolable, and proprietors losing self-esteem and dignity. Just 18 short months ago, they were bright, buoyant, happy and strong community people,” he told the Express.

Mr White said he had been advocating for better coverage of government funding for the past 10 months as many businesses had slipped through the cracks. Continued page 6.

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Hospitality venues on Kyneton’s Piper Street are among those having to turn people without ID away. what they were saying so we couldn't serve them. Their IDs stated they were from NSW. Not updating IDs is a poor excuse," they said. "We just can't afford to take people's word for it. The risk is too great to us as a business and to the greater community." Business Kyneton president Kate Fairley said reports of visitors from outside the regions were not limited to Kyneton and the Macedon Ranges. "We are hearing that there's definitely an issue with people visiting from outside the regions and people not wanting to show their IDs. We have heard reports in Daylesford, Ballarat and other towns," she said.

"Our hospitality businesses have had it tough, the last thing they need at the moment is abuse from people. "The Delta strain is so contagious and it would be devastating if it reached the Macedon Ranges. The impact on businesses would be completely different to metropolitan areas." Business Kyneton members are urging businesses in the Ranges to keep a united front in refusing entry for people from outside the region or those without IDs. Businesses can subscribe to the Macedon Ranges Shire Council's business and economic tourism newsletter for the latest information on coronavirus.

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Lighting upgrades set for gardens The walking/cycling track at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens will soon be lit all the way, thanks to funding from the Victorian Government. The new lighting will be installed along the path’s western perimeter and sections running parallel to Froomes Road and Walker Street, ensuring the track is well lit for users along the entire loop. Installation is due to begin next month and be completed by November.

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Police have been patrolling the region's borders looking for metropolitan drivers breaching the chief health officer's stayat-home directions. Sergeant Mark Stephenson of the Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol said his team was coming across a number of people from Melbourne metro areas. "A large number of people appear to meet the exemption criteria but there has been a small number issued warnings for inadvertent breaches," Sgt Stephenson said. "We educate the public, give them a warning and turn them around." As part of Operation Sentinel, the local highway patrol is being supported by units from the northwest metropolitan region with Victoria Police deploying 200 officers to regional fringe areas for the operation. "Our focus is to ensure people from Melbourne do not travel to regional Victoria unless they have an exemption to do so," a Victoria Police spokesperson said. "Roving patrols are saturating the regional borders instead of using fixed checkpoints. This model has worked exceptionally well along the state border and gives us the flexibility to patrol main arterials and back roads. "We know it is usually only the people doing the right thing who travel on the main roads – those trying to sneak out of Melbourne usually drive through the back roads – so this enforcement approach allows us to patrol both areas. "It also means there aren’t significant traffic delays that people living in the border and travelling through Melbourne for work or school were caught up in when we had fixed checkpoints."

Leading Senior Constable Peter Wall of the Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol uses automatic number-plate recognition technology to identify Melbourne drivers. By using automatic number-plate recognition technology, officers can quickly see if someone is from Melbourne or regional Victoria and through this intel-led approach they are generally only intercepting people from Melbourne. "And even if people do find a way to get across the border, our regional police officers will continue to intercept vehicles in their local communities," the spokesperson said. "They are the eyes and ears of the town and if they see what looks like an influx of tourists, you can expect to be asked why you are there and not at home." Anyone caught deliberately ignoring chief health officer directions will be fined. And like last time, it is a very costly fine if someone is caught in regional Victoria without an exemption – $5452.

Assault at Gisborne

COVID-19 information While Council offices are temporarily closed due to the Victorian Government’s lockdown restrictions, we are continuing to deliver essential services and are here to help.

A 62-year-old Gisborne man will face assault charges after an incident at the Gisborne McDonalds drive through on August 7. At about 2.35pm the female victim was on her own in a vehicle in the queue at the drive through when a male approached her window and assaulted her. The man was driving a distinctive yellow/beige coloured VW combi van converted into a ute. After the Express posted an appeal for witnesses to the incident on Facebook, leads from the public assisted police to identify and interview the suspect. Gisborne police thanked community members for their assistance.

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WORLDS BEST SHIRAZ MASG addressed the banners around town opposing the facility, stating they agreed with the sentiments of many of the banners as they too did not want to turn Castlemaine into an industrial waste dumping ground. They want to create a facility that will help the region achieve zero net emissions. concerns about what could happen when MASG not longer held a controlling share in the project. MASG explained the Don site was the most viable due to the access to reliable waste streams and the ability for the company to access power 'behind the meter'. The facility would only accept waste from approved contractors and there would be no 'fly ash'. MASG said materials going into the biomass facility and emissions coming out could be monitored with all this able to be built into the engineering plan for the plant, developed in conjunction with the EPA. MASG said as far as community benefits went, the local facility would provide employment in the shire, secure the future of the region's biggest employer Don Smallgoods, and MASG would receive an annual annuity from plant revenues to support the notfor-profit's ongoing work for the community. But by far the biggest

community benefit will be the reduction of 88,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions per annum - the equivalent of the shire's total household emissions and 36,000 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill. MASG will always maintain a seat on the board and reassured community members that factors surrounding the ongoing management of the facility could also be built into the management plan. Another community member also raised concerns about biodigester technology and the potential for explosion. She said although the information flyer MASG handed out on the night said "biogas is inherently safe because it is not explosive" she has found two instances where there were explosions at biodigester facilities and workers were killed in Germany and the UK. MASG representatives said they were not aware of the nature of those incidents, but risk of incidents like this were extremely low and as part of the

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Feedback sought on draft Municipal Early Years Plan The draft Municipal Early Years Plan provides a framework to develop Council’s response to signiﬁcant sector reform, including the introduction of three-year-old kindergarten and school readiness funding. Called ‘CREATE’, the four-year plan identiﬁes priorities and actions to support children aged birth to eight and their families. For more information visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay

From page 1. “Several of the smaller local businesses I’m trying to keep afloat are sole-traders or owner-operators from all the trades, as well as professionals in bookkeeping, accounting, engineering, surveying and building services,” he said. “A common issue has been that some don’t qualify for any Business Victoria financial support at all, simply because they are sole-traders and don’t earn above $75,000 to register for GST. “This has prevented them from any financial help since the pandemic began. It is heartbreaking for me to see up close how these smallest of small businesses have endured putting everything at risk just to be ready to one day again open.” He said small businesses faced too many hurdles and did not fit into the narrow criteria for most of the available grants - including the Small Business COVID Hardship Fund. The hardship fund is for small businesses with a payroll of up to $10 million who have experienced a 70 per cent or greater reduction in revenue will be eligible for grants of up to $5000. Since Mr White began advocating for improvements, the state government has introduced a dedicated concierge service for assistance for sole traders or microbusinesses seeking COVID-19 business support and advice. The service is for those who work for themselves, or have up to two employ-

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Annual community grants awarded The annual grants programs have awarded a record total of $353,987 in funding and in-kind support to help local groups to safely deliver activities, projects, festivals and events in 2021/22. The Community Funding Scheme awarded over $187,419 to twenty-six local community groups; and the Events & Festivals Grants Program awarded $75,300 in grants and $11,268 in-kind services to local festivals and events. A full list of recipients and grant writing resources are available at mrsc.vic.gov.au/grants

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ees, have an annual turnover under $75,000, and are not eligible for Victorian Government COVID-19 business support grants. But Mr White said he had had difficulties with the service, including long wait times and only being able to discuss one small business per phone call. “On other occasions ringing through to the concierge, I’ve been referred or handballed on to free mentoring brochures, materials – that’s the horribly sad reality – it’s a nice-sounding initiative but of no material benefit,” he said. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas understood it had been a challenging time for small businesses and offered support through her office. “There’s no doubt local small business has been doing it tough throughout the pandemic and the state government is working to deliver support,” she said. "I congratulate all local businesses on adapting to changes so quickly and I acknowledge and understand the immense difficulties this has caused. "If local businesses are having difficulties in accessing the resources they need, I encourage them to contact my office directly. If you need help in relation to current or pending funding applications, please give my office a call and we can follow up for you as well.” – See page 10 for a full list of government support packages for small businesses.

• Draft Rural Land Use Strategy (closes 30 August) • Cool Changes: local climate action for Romsey and Lanceﬁeld (closes 30 August) • Draft Municipal Early Years Plan (closes 30 August) • Updated Environment Strategy (closes 10 September) • Disability Action Plan 2021-2025 (August to September) • Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025 (August to September) For more information visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or call 5422 0333.

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Events Daniel Champagne Featuring songs from his ﬁve studio albums, Australian-born, Nashville-based Daniel Champagne is certainly not to be missed. Friday 17 September, 8pm at Kyneton Town Hall KTH Kids: Electronic Music Adventure A highly immersive and interactive creative music making experience. Participants will learn how to collect and manipulate sounds using intuitive apps. Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 September, 10am and 1.30pm each day at Kyneton Town Hall

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Lancefield Farmers Market will go ahead as scheduled on Saturday as lockdown restrictions allow. Stallholders and organisers maintain the open air market with strict COVID-safe measures was one of the safest ways to access fresh, local and nutrient-rich foods. Market manager Isis Jordan said both organisers and stallholders would be enforcing QR check-ins, social distancing, face coverings and good hygiene in line with state requirements. "COVID may be here for a while longer, and farmers markets are one of the safest ways to access the healthiest, freshest produce because they're an outdoor setting, in the open air," she said. "COVID has also highlighted how important local, sustainable food production is for our future. Local food can be distributed more efficiently, with lower risk of food insecurity, or hikes in food prices, while creating local jobs. "It's important for both the community and local producers to be able to support each other - especially in times of hardship." Farmers markets have continued to operate safely around the state throughout the pandemic but community fear of attracting people from COVID hot spots saw Lancefield's market shut down for the first time in July 2020. No COVID cases were ever linked to the market but it relocated from the town's centre to various other sites until its return in November. It now operates across a larger area to

Local market stallholders Rafael Fabris, of Rafael’s Coffee (left), and Jo Corrigan, of Mushrooms Anonymous (front), with Lancefield Farmers Market manager Isis Jordan. further improve safety. Regular stallholder Rafeal Fabris, of Rafael's Coffee, said people needed to consider the market environment and work that had gone into it to make it safe. "If you look at how the market is presented: everybody is socially distanced, people are using the QR codes, people can't touch produce and put it back, you maintain a

distance. But if you go to a supermarket, produce is handled repeatedly and put back on the shelf and the distancing is harder to manage," he said. "It's also about having direct access to really good quality products - you can see where your products come from directly." Mr Fabris said for many producers or workers at stalls the markets

could be their sole source of income. "We have an opportunity to maintain that income stream for the people we employ and the stallholders, that's critical," he said. The market, on this Saturday, will have 45-50 producers set up across the town's three centre plantations, offering coffee, preserves, cordials, fruit and veggies, bread, dairy, eggs, honey and more.

Melb Cup holiday sought

Hepburn Council will write to the Minister for Small Business, requesting Melbourne Cup Day to be declared as the official public holiday for the entire Hepburn Shire. Townships on the western side of the shire have previously observed the Ballarat Show Day public holiday, while the remainder of the shire observed the Melbourne Cup public holiday. In April 2021, Ballarat City Council voted to make Melbourne Cup Day the observed public holiday for November for 2021 to 2024. Golden Plains Shire has also recently adopted Melbourne Cup as their municipality’s public holiday. Hepburn Council conducted an online survey in July, which found that 94 per cent of respondents voted in favour of a shirewide Melbourne Cup public holiday.

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Mount Alexander Shire Council is investigating the introduction of tip passes and a potential kerbside hard rubbish collection. At last Tuesday's council meeting Cr Christine Henderson moved a notice of motion that council receive a report outlining the estimated costs of providing tip passes to all residents on an annual basis and an annual hard rubbish collection. Cr Henderson said the issue had been on the agenda for some time but hadn't made it to this stage. "It keeps being pushed back to be considered at our next Waste Management Strategy meeting, but I feel the time to look at it is now," she said. "Council receives regular requests for these services to be provided so let's do the work and find out what it will cost and report back at a public meeting." Cr Henderson then invited seconder Cr Bill Maltby to take the floor as it was "his baby".

Cr Maltby said it had long been something residents were asking for. "Some councils provide their residents with one or more 'tip passes' each year, which permit the delivery of a specified amount of rubbish to landfill at no charge," he said. "Some councils provide an annual roadside collection of hard rubbish from the nature strip. "Let's investigate this properly, get the report and hopefully it is something we can implement," he said. Cr Matthew Driscoll also spoke in favour of the motion stating that the dumping of rubbish in the local bushland was a real issue. "I have come across rubbish dumped in the Walmer State Forest. If this helps to alleviate this issue then I definitely welcome it," he said. "It is also a great way of recycling and redistributing items and stopping them from going into landfill. As they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure. It think it's a good idea," he said.

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Business assistance funding streams are listed below: Business Victoria's concierge service Sole traders or microbusinesses seeking information or advice about COVID-19 business support can now call Business Victoria’s dedicated concierge service for assistance. This service supports people who work for themselves, or have up to two employees and an annual turnover under $75,000 and are not eligible for Victorian Government COVID-19 business support grants. To speak to an expert for advice call the Business Victoria hotline on 13 22 15 and selecting the microbusiness concierge service. Business Victoria hotline Businesses looking for advice on grants and programs can also speak directly to Business Victoria’s hotline on 13 22 15. The Business Victoria Hotline is open seven days a week and is available to help with any queries about business support grants and other programs. Additional small business programs that remain open to support businesses include: Partners in Wellbeing helpline - 1300 375 330 Small Business Digital Adaptation Program: business.vic.gov.au/sbdap

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The Romsey Lancefield subbranch of the RSL made sure Vietnam Veterans Day was not forgotten last Wednesday, despite the previously planned commemorative service being cancelled due to pandemic restrictions. Sub-branch president Reinhard Goschiniak, who served in Vietnam, is pictured about to lay a wreath at the Lancefield cenotaph.

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A fantastic range of quality kitchenware and when you need something special. Ned is very happy to be renting a unit with the support of co-tenants in Castlemaine. be ready to act when opportunities come along." Lisa Maki spoke about plans to transition her daughter Tayla into a renovated cottage to meet her living requirements with autism. "We want Tayla to continue living in the town she was born in and has grown up in," Lisa said. "This is where she is comfortable. "These adults are very young in their minds. "You wouldn’t drop a child off in another town and expect them to find their way." MASARG president Bev Vines thanked all the speakers for their input including Ann-Maree Davis and Melissa Zera from AMICUS who explained the various forms of funding available to support independent living. "Members of our community with an intellectual disability are vulnerable," Bev said, "and the style and location of their housing requires extra consideration when they transition into independent living. It is terrific to hear the positive stories of

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Rising property and rental prices have escalated a long-term issue preventing people with intellectual disabilities from continuing to live in their local community. This issue has arisen despite access to financial support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme. But for a fortunate few, positive solutions have been found and were revealed at a recent forum hosted by the Mount Alexander Shire Accommodation and Respite Group. The forum assisted local families to consider various pathways to transition a family member with an intellectual disability into independent housing. Local mum Leonie Briggs, whose son Todd now shares a unit with his friend Josh, said finding the right home took time and patience and a good rapport with real estate agents. As part of their transition into independent living, Todd and Josh first lived in Kyneton and moved back to Castlemaine when a suitable rental was found. More recently Leonie and her husband purchased a unit that is now rented to the boys. "Our boys are getting on with life as part of a very accepting Castlemaine community," Leonie said. "As parents we feel happy and secure knowing they are connected to everything they need such as doctors, dentists and hairdressers." The discussion revealed that there was a positive relationship with local realtors who were becoming aware of the benefits of having secure tenants with intellectual disabilities. Jo Middleton and Ian Lillington’s son Ned has just begun home sharing with two other young men. "We did some good advocacy to explain about the NDIS and secure rent," Jo said. "Knowing that his co-tenants and service providers would be providing support helped get us this rental. Now we are on board with them, they are actively helping us find a new place when this lease ends." Leonie agreed. "Disability leaseholders are starting to be considered a secure position in the rental market. We just have to get ourselves in front of realtors to build relationships and to

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Hepburn Council will soon hold a three-day trial to finalise the logistics of how best to distribute free storm-related firewood to residents. As part of the trial, the council is offering a free trailer load of wood of up to two cubic metres to the first 135 residents who register for firewood collection via an online booking form. Mayor, Cr Lesley Hewitt, reiterated this was a preliminary trial, and there would later be plenty of free firewood for everyone in the community. “We are starting the program with a one-week trial to smooth out any issues and test our systems,” Cr Hewitt said. “Please be assured that the first few days is simply to test the system. There are thousands of tonnes of firewood available so there is plenty to go around, and we will open more slots shortly." The council has allocated a trial day at the transfer stations in Daylesford, Trentham and Creswick. A 10-minute timeframe has been allocated for 45 vehicles to collect wood at each site. People must register for a time to collect the free firewood via the council’s website: hepburn.vic.gov.au/firewood Trial collection is at Trentham Transfer Station on August 23, Creswick Transfer Station on August 24, and Daylesford Transfer Station on August 25. Firewood collection is only available to people who register and proof of residence must be provided upon collection. More collection days will be announced over coming weeks. There will be a graduated buildup of firewood stocks throughout September, with regular stocks at each transfer station likely to be offered soon.

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Kyneton Community House has taken over the lease for the restaurant/cafe space at 35 High Street in Kyneton. KCH director Claire Rawlinson said the space provided opportunity for new initiatives. "We have been searching for the ideal, central location to launch an expanded range of our current programming, and to add some exciting new things to the mix," she said. "This will include innovative food programs, education initiatives and youthfocused activities, plus so much more." Ms Rawlinson said KCH delivered 838 community and food relief meals between August 2020 and May 2021 through their ‘At Our Table’ project and felt the space could serve the organisation well. "The potential for this location to became a community information access point in times of need, such as emergency weather events and health crisis, is on the cards too," she said. "People already come to us for these purposes, for example, vaccine information and during the recent massive storm event for power and any available information. "This new space, on one of the main thoroughfares, has the potential for us to be more visible and accessible to the whole community in times of need. We will be seeking funding opportunities through local council and health organisations to help make this a reality for frustrated Kyneton residents." The community house signed the lease on August 16. The space will be in development, with community consultation and input, over the next couple of months with a view to being fully realised toward the end of the year.

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Kyneton Horticultural Society has cancelled its September flower show for 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions and uncertainty. While members were eager to see the show go ahead, following a twoyear absence, current lockdowns in regional Victoria have seen cancellations and changes to numerous local events.

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Harcourt and Castlemaine voices on climate change will be added to a campaign addressing Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Uniting church members participated in the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change to present "a huge package" of letters to the leader, asking that his government act more quickly to reduce the effects of climate change. "That, of course, means switching to 100 per cent renewable energy as soon as possible with no new fossil fuel projects," said Solway Nutting, a Harcourt congregation member. "In the recently released report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 234 scientists from 66 countries predicted that we could breach the Paris Agreement's 1.5 degree celsius target in the early 2030s if we don't switch to renewables much earlier than the government plans," she said. The report has been described by climate scientists as, "a terrifying catalogue of how climate change is now affecting every continent and ocean on Earth". The Harcourt and Castlemaine letters will be added to those being written by many churches and other faith communities around Australia.

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Local MP Mary-Anne Thomas at Lady Brooks during an Auslan class (photo taken pre-COVID).

Language learning boost for kinders Lady Brooks Kindergarten in Kyneton is among 49 services to share in $953,000 funding from the state government, supporting an additional 11,000 hours of language learning across the state. The funding will allow them to double the amount of hours attending kindergarten children learn another language. “Children in Kyneton now have even more opportunities to enjoy learning another language," Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said. "Learning Auslan places our local kids at a real advantage and opens communication channels for them, within the whole deaf community.”

The program provides early childhood services with funding to employ a suitably qualified teacher or educator to deliver part of their kindergarten program in another language. Languages are incorporated into everyday learning experiences through play, art, music, singing, dancing and stories to give children meaningful opportunities to use the language. The long-term benefits of children attending kindergartens participating in the language program include better pre-reading and pre-writing skills, improved cognitive flexibility and deeper connections with different cultures.

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November’s 160th Kyneton Show has been postponed until next year. But the Kyneton Agricultural Society is planning to host a special fireworks display on the night the show would have opened, to give the community something to look forward to. Show secretary, Josephine Rutledge, said the show was famous for the scale of its Friday night fireworks display. “The fireworks are a very significant and special element of our show and we want to keep the Kyneton Show spark going until we can bring you the entire 160th Kyneton Show next year,” Ms Rutledge said. She said people would be able to watch the fireworks from their cars and from backyards around town on Friday November 19, provided the region wasn’t in lockdown. “Our fireworks maestro always does such a brilliant show for us, with the best view from in front of the grandstand, but this year he’ll redesign it so all of the fireworks will shoot higher into the sky, so they can be seen from further afield,” Ms Rutledge said. However she said it was not possible to plan to hold the full two-day show in just a few months’ time with any certainty. “More than 6000 people went to the last show and it’s more popular every year,” Ms Rutledge said. “It’s all about the community getting together and all our hands-on activities. “It’s people checking out the prize-winning chickens in the poultry shed, all the riders on the oval and groups of kids clambering over our farm-inspired obstacle course. It’s the little ones getting their hands dirty in The Farm Shed, and the crowds in the pavilion looking at the 2000+ exhibits together. “It's just not possible to create that magic in these COVID times. “We’re an entirely volunteer-run organisation so our priority is managing the risks to all of our volunteers and to the wider community,” Ms Rutledge said. The first Kyneton Show was in 1858 and it was a highlight of the district calendar every year until it was cancelled in World War II when the showgrounds were occupied by the military. This is the second year COVID concerns have postponed the show but Ms Rutledge said the committee was determined that the milestone 160th show would be a worthy celebration of community and the event’s long history when it was staged next year. “We look forward to bringing you the biggest and best show ever next year.”

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Adolescence explored Students at Castlemaine Secondary College's Etty Street Campus are exploring the shift from youth to adulthood in an art installation that will be presented to the community in October. Thanks to the Regional Arts Victoria Creative Workers in Schools program, a local multi-disciplinary artist and teacher has been employed to work at the campus for six months to develop the arts project in conjunction with their FLO and VCAL students. All of the classes at Etty Street have been spending time each week with artist Hermione Merry working on their group piece. Merry said she was enjoying the opportunity to work with CSC's young artists. "My experience of working at Castlemaine Secondary College Etty Street campus has been overwhelmingly positive. The students at Etty Street are inquisitive, creative thinkers and the project has been able to engage them in many different ways as we are working with a multi-disciplinary approach," she said. "The championing of students voices, ideas and wisdom has remained at the forefront and my own practice has been deeply enriched by collaborating with them. I have been so very grateful for this opportunity from Castlemaine Secondary and Regional Arts Victoria. "The Etty Street staff and I are currently looking at ways to extend the relationship by running a similar program next year, which is really exciting," the artist said. Shera Blaise, who is overseeing the project at CSC, said the piece told a story of adolescence.

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Works began last week on the first of a series of improvements to streetscapes at the heart of Campbells Creek, Elphinstone and Taradale as part of the Small Town Streetscapes Project. The project began in 2019 when Mount Alexander Shire Council consulted communities about their ideas for ways to improve the centres to make them more attractive, safer and easier to stop, shop and linger in. Work is underway in Campbells Creek, where bike racks are being installed outside the post office and the community park, along with seating at the school crossing and other locations. Thirty-one street trees will also be planted as part of this package of improvements. Contractors are expected to begin concrete works for new drainage and footpath improvements in Elphinstone and Taradale this week, where landscaping and other works are also planned. These Stage 2 works are part of a broader $2.3 million Small Town Streetscapes Project aimed at improving the safety and attractiveness of the town centres. Funding has been provided through Regional Development Victoria.

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Spring is swooping season Central Victorian residents are being reminded that with spring in the air, so too are swooping birds. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has released some handy advice on how best to avoid becoming a swooping target during breeding season, while also reminding people that the birdy behaviour is simply our feathered friends doing the best job they can to be good parents for their young. Native birds, such as magpies and masked lapwings, swoop as a method to defend their young for the six to eight weeks between when they hatch and when they leave the nest. Senior wildlife management officer Leila Brook says that while less than 10 per cent of swooping birds actually swoop, people should have a plan of action if they’re worried. “A small number of birds will swoop at this time of year," she said. "They do this to protect their eggs and young – we are all

protective of our families. “Swooping by a territorial bird is actually normal bird behaviour, although it’s definitely not fun for their targets. "Birds may swoop people or animals, so be mindful of your pets too.” When birds swoop, they rarely make actual contact; and while it’s hard to understand this in the moment, as you hear swooshing sounds, screeching and beak clapping of the birds near you, it’s worth knowing that your reactions can help reduce any real harm. “Swooping is essentially a scare tactic to warn people and animals not to come near the nesting young,” Ms Brook said. “If you have a plan of action and try to keep your distance, you’re already halfway to living harmoniously with wildlife and keeping yourself safe at the same time. “To reduce the impact of swooping, try to remain as calm as you can if you find yourself being swooped.

“Do try to protect your head and eyes and move quickly – but don’t run, as this actually upsets the birds. “It’s very important not to do anything to threaten the swooping birds – or interfere with their nests – or to feed them, and to remember that they’re simply protecting their young.” The best way to avoid being swooped is to know your local hotspots and avoid the area altogether, although this is not always possible or practical. To plan your route around known swooping hotspots or to report a swooping incident by any species of bird, and mark its location on Victoria's interactive swooping bird map, visit www. wildlife.vic.gov.au/managing-wildlife/swooping-birds online. Magpies and other native birds are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975. Under the Act, it is an offence to kill, take, control or harm wildlife in Victoria. Penalties apply to those found in breach.

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Did any of these boys fight in WWII? Did any of these kids go on to do anything extraordinary? Call our editor Angela Crawford on 5422 1488 or email acrawford@midnews.com.au

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Melbourne-based Ed Ewers Architecture has been engaged to complete the design works for playground upgrades slated for Castlemaine North and Campbells Creek primary schools. Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards announced the appointment late last month. She said the state government had provided $461,125 for Castlemaine North Primary's redevelopment of the southwest corner of its school grounds into a safe play area for prep to year two students. Timeframes for the works are to be clarified but the works will include a high boundary fence, with a new shade sail over the play area to be installed as part of the design. "It's going to include fencing, landscaping, sandpits, shade sail and a synthetic turf play space," Castlemaine North principal Samantha Chapman said. "As the largest enrolment primary school in Castlemaine it provides us with a muchneeded play space for our students. Our current enrolment is 292 and 300 is our cap. "Obviously we're hugely grateful to the state government for their support of capital works in schools because we just couldn't afford it through our budget." The $454,125 granted to Campbells Creek Primary will fund the upgrade of its playground and climbing wall, including installation of sensory play panels and replacement of shade sails and frames. "We're thrilled, so excited to have this funding," Campbells Creek principal Rosie Critchley said. Ms Critchley said the funding would foot the bill for the planned upgrade project that was also expected to include replacement of outdoor tables. "We've got a lot of student voice in this project," she said. "We're hoping to be ready to submit the project (design) to the Victorian Building Schools Association by the end of August and to then go to tender (to deliver the works on the ground). "We hope to be able to get started in January and get the work done over the January break to be ready in time for the new school year," Ms Critchley said.

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A call for kindness Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary founder Pam Ahern will lead a series of library talks and virtual farm tours for Be Kind to Animals Week (October 1-7). The week is a time to reflect on the importance of being kind to animals and demonstrate how simple acts of kindness can have an enormous impact. Edgar's Mission aims to exceed 5000 pledges for Be Kind to Animals Week, which is now in its 11th year. This involves a commitment to eat kind by choosing plant-based recipes for the week. To support participants, Edgar’s Mission is sending out free Kindness Kits along with daily emails filled with plant-based recipe inspiration and other kindness tips. There is also the chance to win a hamper full of ethical goodies. In the past 18 months Edgar’s Mission, a not-for-profit animal sanctuary, has rescued 196 animals in need. It is home to between 400 and 500 animals at any given time. This includes orphans like Kiki Dee, one of the tiniest lambs Edgar’s Mission has ever rescued. “Kiki Dee’s eye had been pecked by a bird, but a kind heart brought her to the sanctuary,” Ms Ahern said. “After lots of love and care, she is a happy and very affectionate sheep. It just goes to show the power of kindness, and it also speaks to the range of emotions all animals feel, no matter what they look like.” Ms Ahern will be spreading the message of kindness during Be Kind to Animals Week library talk sessions. Macedon Ranges sessions will be held: October 1 at Romsey Public Library at 10.30am, October 2 at Woodend Public Library at 10.30am, and October 6 at Gisborne Public Library at 4pm. A virtual talk and sanctuary farm tour will be hosted through the Edgar's Mission Facebook page on October 1 at 2pm and October 5 at 2pm. To make your pledge and for more information, visit: bekindtoanimalsweek.org.au Isabelle is pictured with Kiki - the tiniest lamb Edgar’s Mission has ever rescued.

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Trentham Sustainability Group's Energy and Climate Resilient Trentham initiative is among three projects to benefit from Hepburn Shire Council's Towards Zero grants. The council will contribute $26,000 to the initiative, which will see the group deliver a detailed plan to significantly increase the proportion of renewable energy produced in Trentham and increase operating resilience of the electricity supply to essential services, businesses and the wider community. The project will stimulate greater business and private take-up of solar, batteries and reliable energy supply through solutions like community energy grids. A co-contribution of $18,000 has been committed by CCCE Ltd., the company that operates Trentham and Districts Community Bank, bringing the total project funding to $44,000.

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(3 points) 5. This year marks what anniversary of the discovery of gold on Mount Alexander Run?

General knowledge (1 point) 6. Artist Frida Kahlo was born in which country? 7. Australian athlete Lauren Burns won Olympic gold in 2000, competing in which sport? 8. Which is the largest of all sharks: great white shark, whale shark, bull shark or tiger shark? 9. Sahara, Kalahari and Namib are all deserts located in Africa. True or false?

(3 points) 10. Angel Falls is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall. In which country is it located?

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Jim Roberts, Yandoit I am writing to express my opposition to the recent decision by the Australian Energy Market Commission to allow electricity companies to charge households and businesses for the solar power they produce. While this proposal is shaped as necessary to fund upgrades to electricity networks, and to deal with grid overload, it is thoroughly bad policy on many fronts. To begin with, just about the only way that Australia has made any ground on its Paris Climate commitments is through the expansion of rooftop solar. Are we about to place a substantial barrier to that continued expansion? Even if the new arrangement has supposed protections for solar providers (yet to be worked out), the power lies with the energy providers. For example, there are requirements in the new system that allows solar owners to export to the grid but they could face restrictions by the energy providers if they consider it necessary to operate the grid efficiently.

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Besides the issues of consumer protection, there are real questions over just how big the problem is about oversupply from rooftop solar. The increasing sophistication of inverters on rooftop solar systems and new technology dealing with power distribution are able to provide considerable protection from grid overload. But these factors are often ignored by energy companies who promote alarm over this issue to achieve their ends. It is hoped the Victorian Government will promptly rule these changes out. Editor's note: The changes won't come into place until July 2025 to give time for networks to work with consumers, households, governments, and design the best package to suit individual states and territories. Our friends at the MASH community solar bulk-buy program advise that solar still a good investment. Spokesperson Jo Kaptein said modelling done by the AEMC found that, in a worst-case scenario, existing solar custom-

ers would still be able to earn 90 per cent of their current revenue without making changes to their consumption behaviour.

Double speak in the Fair Country Rosemary Taylor, Castlemaine Centrelink mistakenly overpaid some JobKeeper workers. Those workers were required top return the overpayments, it could be assumed, long gone on such luxuries as food and rent. Centrelink also over paid some big corporations who were also receiving JobKeeper benefits. They, however, were not required to return their overpayments. It's a good guess that these were not spent on food and lodging. It would appear that George Orwell knew of what he wrote when he, so famously, observed that some are more equal than others. If it were not so unjust it would be laughable.

Defibs for local schools

Community Bank Maldon & District has funded Automated External Defibrillators for schools across the Mount Alexander Shire and beyond. Castlemaine's Winters Flat Primary School recently took delivery of its AED. The community bank model means that profits the bank make are given back to the community – by way of grants, sponsorships and projects. The Defibs for Schools is just one of the ways they are doing this. Community Bank Maldon & District has generously funded provision of the AEDs for public primary schools in not just Mount Alexander, but also at Dunolly and Bealiba Primary Schools in the neighbouring Central Goldfields Shire. Castlemaine District Community Health nurse Bronwyn Grieve has worked closely with the community bank throughout this project. Bronwyn has been on a mission to ensure that defibs are accessible across the Mount Alexander Shire and is working with Ambulance Victoria to map all the defibrillators in the shire. “The announcement from the Community Bank to fund AEDs for so many local schools just blew me away,” Bronwyn said. “These items are expensive so thanks to everyone who banks with Community Bank Maldon & District for making this happen.” Bank manager Adam Balzan said the bank tried to focus on what was needed in the community. "We thank Bronwyn and the broader community for alerting us to this serious gap in emergency medical support,” he said. Defibs will be installed so that they are acWinters Flat PS captains Jacob, Chilli, Teekah, Byron and Felix are pictured cessible to the public 24 hours a day and will with the new defib with principal Suzanne Kinnersly and Community Bank be registered with Ambulance Victoria. Maldon & District executive officer Shannon Burdeu.

Scouting future battery sites

Electricity distributor Powercor will explore opportunities to locate community batteries across parts of Bendigo and the Macedon Ranges as part of a new study being funded by the Victorian Government. The $150,000 study, funded as part of the Government’s Neighbourhood Battery Initiative, will be developed with councils and community energy and greenhouse alliance groups across Victoria. It will examine the best locations for batteries, considering factors such as the community benefits and local power demand and network constraints. Powercor general manager of electricity networks Mark Clarke welcomed the Victorian Government funding and support for the study that would bring together expert electricity network engineers and local communities to collaborate and explore the potential of installing community batteries at scale. “By combining this work across so many different groups and different council areas, we can be much more efficient and create a better understanding of how community batteries can best support our customers,” Mr Clarke said. Mr Clarke said community-based batteries of varying sizes

have already been trialled in some parts of Victoria and in other Australian states, with the new feasibility study set to identify locations for batteries able to support neighbourhoods to make the most of their solar systems and share the benefits of battery storage. “Community batteries can play a part by supporting more people export their excess rooftop solar, helping us avoid costly network upgrades and reducing greenhouse emissions,” Mr Clarke said. “This technology also has enormous benefits for reliability and maintaining power quality within neighbourhoods helping keep power reliable and safe for all of our customers.” Work on the feasibility study, which will also include electricity distributor United Energy, will begin this year and is due to be completed in 2022. Powercor also looks forward to working with a range of other successful recipients of grants for neighbourhood battery initiatives and studies across central and Western Victoria, as part of its role in enabling and supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

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Why your tax return is slow remember next year. “By allowing more time, your return will be easy, speedy, and importantly, more accurate. By avoiding mistakes, we’ll be able to process your refund faster,” Mr Loh said. “Four out of five people get refunds at tax time. While we usually get these out in under two weeks, it may take longer if we need to address any mistakes and potentially adjust your return. "Each year, we typically adjust more than 230,000 returns using third-party data. Many people that lodge before this data is available fail to include all their income and as a result need to repay part or all of their refund. "The next most common delay to paying a tax refund is that we simply don’t know where to send the tax refund. That’s because, in the rush to lodge, taxpayers can forget to check and update their bank account details. “To avoid errors and delays, we ask that you double check all the information in your return before hitting submit,” Mr Loh said. Remember, if you have lodged your return online, it can take the ATO up to two weeks to process. The easiest way to check the status of your return is through ATO online services (accessed through myGov) or using the ATO app. There is no way to speed up this process, even if you call within the two weeks. It’s important to remember that people have until the end of October to either lodge their return themselves or get on the books of a registered tax agent.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 James Hadden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 11 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 Jayden Mearney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 12 Tyler Marold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turns 12

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Kyneton Cemetery Trust’s Maureen Jones and Lyndsay Hinneberg with Spring Hill Nursery’s Cathy Jacobs.

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New garden beds are being constructed in the children's section of the Kyneton Cemetery thanks to a generous donation from Spring Hill Nursery at Tylden. Cemetery Trust members are carrying out the works with Maureen Jones (pictured) overseeing the project. Spring Hill Nursery's donation of $300 worth of plants for the project has been gratefully received by the Trust, especially given the impact of COVID on small businesses in the community. Chairman of the Trust, Lyndsay Hinneberg, said the donation was most welcome. "It was a tremendous offer and we were very much appreciative of that donation," Mr Hinneberg said.

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"We took it with pride and it will make a big difference to the beautification of the children's section at the cemetery." The Cemetery Trust is made up entirely of volunteers and more members are always welcome. "At the present time there are only seven of us and we can have up to 11," Mr Hinneberg said. "So another four members, old or young, female or male or any gender, would be welcome. We like to get a mixture of different people and experience to come along with expertise that we can benefit from." Anyone interested in joining the Trust can contact the secretary Carol McQualter on 0407 886 225.

Lockdown changes With the reintroduction of COVID-19 restrictions in regional Victoria from 1pm, Saturday, select Macedon Ranges Shire Council facilities and services were closed. Services and facilities closed during the lockdown period are: Aquatic and leisure facilities Events and facility bookings (other than those for emergency/childcare support) have been cancelled. Any community consultations involving face-to-face drop-in sessions will not go ahead. Customer Service Centres are closed at all sites. Libraries and toy libraries are closed. Visitor Information Centres are closed. Hanging Rock is closed. All childcare centres across Victoria are closed, except to children whose parents are authorised workers and cannot be supervised at home. Vulnerable children can still attend. A permit system will apply, and the council is awaiting further details which will be provided by the Victorian Government. The council will provide clarification on any restrictions that affect kindergartens when provided further information by the Victorian Government. Services and facili-

ties permitted to remain open are: School crossing staff will continue to provide services. Maternal and child health services will revert to providing services virtually unless there is a clinical need to see clients in person. Community Care will continue to provide critical services and defer any non-essential appointments. Resource recovery and bin collection will still occur as scheduled. Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre was established last year and continues to respond to community requests for help and information. For local information and support, contact customer service on 5422 0333 or email recovery@mrsc.vic.gov.au For more information on COVID-19, visit the Australian Government Department of Health’s website: health.gov.au Or the Victorian Department of Health’s COVID-19 dedicated website coronavirus. vic.gov.au For a detailed table on activities restricted across Victoria go to premier.vic. gov.au/lockdown-across-regional-victoriakeep-us-safe

Vehicle damage Gisborne police are appealing for witnesses to damage to a motor vehicle that occurred on August 15, about 4.15pm at Robertson Street, Gisborne. An unidentified offender has punched the victim's motor vehicle while crossing

the road, causing damage to the rear back panel. If you witnessed this event, or know someone who has, please contact First Constable Morrice from Gisborne Police 5428 2500.

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A country life

Traditional country living awaits just 4km from Guildford, 15km from Castlemaine and 20km from Daylesford. Nestled among lush grazing with fruit and shade trees, this picturesque country property adjoins the Guildford Winery and part of the Guildford State Forest reserve bushland. The handcrafted mudbrick home has a fenced house garden, verandas, balcony and a patio. The warmly styled interior features polished

timber floors, earthen walls, cathedral timber ceilings, recycled timber and lead-light windows. The home has 21 squares of living including a casual dining room, kitchen with north garden outlook and a Rayburn wood stove, a very large living - dining room with wood fire, french doors to the balcony, three bedrooms and a central bathroom. Outdoors is a laundry, studio room space with coved ceiling, plus a 5.8m x 10m workshop.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Enjoy the country and convenience on nine acres with a hand-crafted earthen home 6680 Midland Highway, Guildford $765,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811

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Smart design

Take a look at this stunning contemporary three bedroom home perfectly positioned within its beautifully landscaped garden. With a focus on design and sustainable lifestyle this smart home features double glazing, clerestory windows to the north and south creating spacious living on an allotment of 535m2. There is a formal entry, stylish open plan living area and kitchen combining modern details with liveability. The bespoke kitchen has quality finishes gas cooking, double wall oven, dishwasher, large central island and double door to east facing courtyard. The large private master suite includes a spacious ensuite and generous walk-in robe. Two additional bedrooms both with built-in robes are located at the rear of the house, along with a family bathroom, separate toilet, and large laundry with external access. External features include 3KW integrated solar system, secure double garage with direct internal access, a stunning drought tolerant established garden, with rear access, all within walking distance to both Campbells Creek and Castlemaine amenities. This is a home that offers everything for a quiet, modern lifestyle, one to sit back and enjoy your new life.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Three bedroom home with focus on a sustainable lifestyle 7 Roalies Place, Campbells Creek $789,000 Cantwell Property Castlemaine Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

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Imagine your future Your opportunity to secure new allotments in Castlemaine’s premiere residential development

• Stages 1, 2 & 3 selling now • Lot sizes range from 560 – 3870m2 • Prices starting from $225k • Titles expected mid 2022 • All town services connected, inc. NBN • Only 5mins from the town centre.

This long awaited land release offers substantial green open space, bike tracks and parklands — giving those looking for a new place to call home, space to breathe and room to move.

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Offering a variety of lot sizes and a multitude of recreational options at your doorstep, Gunangara has all the advantages of an urban neighbourhood set within a pristine bush landscape.

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The name Gunangara was chosen by local Elder Rick Nelson to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay homage to the Gunangara Gundiji clan.

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When location counts...

When location counts you can’t go past this one as the home is in walking distance to everything Kyneton has to offer. This three bedroom home needs a total rejuvenation and would be perfect for someone looking for a project or secure a home in a sought after street. The land size is a generous 895m2 (approx.) and offers the potential of further development (STCA). This is a great opportunity to secure a foot in the door in a rising market. Photo ID must be provided before all inspections.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

A project awaits on generous land size 16 Lauriston Street, Kyneton $750,000 Raine & Horne Kyneton Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508 / 5422 2678 jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

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

11 HALL STREET, CASTLEMAINE

“INVERUGIE” CIRCA 1890 VICTORIAN CLASSIC

$1,135,000

- Featuring entry hallway, three bedrooms, master with walk-in robe, living room, dining/family room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry. - Two self-contained one-bedroom studios perfect for extra accommodation or air bnb. - In a prized location within walking distance to town.

1 Woodman Drive, McKenzie Hill

EASY MODERN LIVING

$710,000 - $750,000

- Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, Two Living Areas. - Bathed in natrual light, low maintanence allotment.

- Located in newly established estate, 4 Minutes drive to Castlemaine CBD

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New Gisborne 105 Kemp Road

'Windrush' – 2.016 Ha (Approx 5 Acres) Wonderful family home in blue chip location

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Meticulously cared for, expertly constructed and with a family friendly floor plan this stunning family home offers multiple formal and informal living spaces including a versatile rumpus room, four large bedrooms, beautifully renovated kitchen, bathrooms and laundry, all with stylish contemporary decors and neutral colour pallet. Warmed by zoned underfloor heating and real flame fire places in the formal lounge and rumpus rooms and there are dual garages capable of housing 3 large vehicles, a workshop or storage space and an enviable outdoor living space.

Macedon 117 Manorina Way Dun Dealgan - Bolobek Lakes

Sited to embrace its wonderful northerly aspect and offering views to behold. Generously proportioned bedrooms, a well-appointed home office, contemporary bathroom suites and a stunning new gourmet kitchen and dining space that connects seamlessly to a sunny north facing deck and garden room.

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Remote controlled entrance gates and a long winding pebble driveway guide you to the home and large double garage and the garden and surrounds are delightful with Tennis court, easily maintained lawns and gardens, wonderful mature trees, an orchard and large hothouse for propagation enthusiasts.

Gisborne 201 Melton Road

The Historic Bundaleer Estate – Circa 1860 63 Sq Homestead plus 3 other residences on 23.4 Ha (58 Acres)

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Held by the present owners for 40 years the opportunity now presents to purchase this iconic property and one of Victoria’s Classic Bluestone homes set within a totally private English garden setting featuring may mature exotic trees and beautiful sweeping lawns. The charming Bundaleer homestead of approximately 63 squares approached via a stunning 250 metres long Monterey pine tree lined driveway, comprises 12 main rooms including two formal rooms, three sunrooms, study, studio, two kitchens, six bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) 1951 - 2021

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Last week the AFR celebrated 70 years of publication and since January 1970 John Keating has read (nearly) every edition, in particular the Property Section. Before the AFR was available on-line, when John was on leave, we always kept the paper for him to read on his return to work. The Financial Reveiw's authoritive reporting and insightful analysis of property happenings has invaluably supported the considered professional advice we give to our vendor clients and purchasers.

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Your rural retreat Nestled in a tranquil setting, this three bedroom cottage built circa 1910, backs onto the Lauriston Bushland Reserve dotted with reminders of Lauriston’s gold rush past. Quintessentially the Australian farmhouse, it is part of the rural vernacular in country Victoria. This comfortable home has retained its nostalgic appeal with original baltic pine floorboards, timber panelling and the original kitchen fireplace, while the six burner gas cook top and new ensuite allow for a more refined living experience. As you pull into the driveway after a long week, the home really lends itself to slowing down and getting lost in time. As a convenient weekender, imagine cosily reading in front of the wood heater on a Friday evening while contemplating the many options available over the weekend, or make it your permanent home or idyllic B&B - the options are there. Notable features include: * All bedrooms are north facing * Central bathroom and new ensuite * Front living room captures the morning sun * Combined kitchen/ meals * Laundry * Double carport and two multipurpose sheds * Abundant rainwater storage * Water rights on the Coliban River * Tranquil rural outlook * Established garden and veggie patch * Fenced paddocks Lauriston is a small community situated on the Coliban River 8 kilometres west of Kyneton. Tracing its origins to gold digging in the 1850s, there are still many reminders of the deep lead mining dotting surrounding farms. The Lauriston Reservoir (which serves Kyneton), is 2 kilometres (1 min) south east of the town. Located 90km from Melbourne, and 65 km from Bendigo, the Lauriston area is very tightly held which means that properties are usually well contested by prospective buyers when they come up for sale.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Three bedroom cottage backing onto bushland reserve 38 Shepherds Hill Road, Lauriston $700,000-$750,00 Broadhurst Property 1300 380 980

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$995,000

113 High Street DR HARDY’S RESIDENCE AND GARDENS CIRCA 1857 PICTURESQUE AND CONVENIENT POSITION ON HIGH STREET ON 2,220M2 (0.55 ACRE)

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$695,000

146A Johnstone Street IMAGINE NATURE ON YOUR DOORSTEP LIVING IN TOWN!

2A1B 2C

Pretty as a picture and rich with character, this unique Brick and Timber home dates back to the heyday of the Goldrush in historic Maldon and was reputedly the first registered residence of the towns GP Doctor. Positioned on a large leafy garden over ½ acre, the property is framed by age-old Street trees and a rambling picket fence between which glimpses of the beautiful old home can be seen. The home features a return verandah entry, long hallway with pressed metal ceiling, original windows and timber floors. Comprising 8 main rooms the home has an interchangeable floor-plan to suit a large family or continue with an accommodation option which the property has been renowned for.

Tucked away in a country lane and adjoining Campbells Creek, this energy minded home (built with 7.5 Star Rating) has been smartly blended to a country setting rarely found - let alone in town! Designed with large double glazed windows, the home has great natural light and wonderful creek and bush-land views from the living areas and bedrooms. The home is privately positioned and offers two generous double bedrooms with robes, a garage workshop with direct entry, a large open plan lounge-dining room with modern kitchen and gas cooking, large bathroom/laundry and solar boosted hot water. A north facing patio-pergola is private and offers a sun drenched spot to enjoy the outdoors and listen to the birds and the sound of the stream. Enjoy light-ﬁlled living with bush-lands, bird life and nature on your doorstep, and the convenience of the town centre only 2km away.

Castlemaine

Campbells Creek

$425,000

120 Lyttleton Street

$205,000-$325,000

Franklin Views | Wilkie Street

LOVELY LYTTLETON STREET LAND - 4,800M2 (1.18 ACRE) RURAL FEEL WITH INNER CITY CONVENIENCE!

FRANKLIN VIEWS LAND RELEASE - CAMPBELLS CREEK SELLING FAST OVER 50% UNDER OFFER

Offering a natures wonderland with privacy, views and 2 Street frontages in the heart of Castlemaine - under 1km from the shopping hub. Create your dream home and or consider subdivision (STCA) with Street frontages to both Lyttleton Street and Verlin Street, the possibilities abound. Views and nature await on this lovely picturesque lot.

A picturesque residential locale with a rural outlook and atmosphere awaits just 2.1km from the CBD of Castlemaine, just on the north side of Penhallurick Street. Now Selling – Stage 1 - Titles expected end of Feb 2022. Choose from 21 allotments – all with town services. Sizes from 514m2 to 5,113m2 – most lots average 770m2 approx. A number of Schools/Kinders/Child Care within 2km - 4km Contact agent for Section 32 and further details.

0418 571 130

Jasmine Allan Property Manager

Narelle Waller Director 0408 571 131

Jennifer Bendeich Property Manager

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

Brett Tweed Sales 0417 564 697

Stuart Hassett Sales 0408 596 871

Blasi Mulholland

Leasing Manager 0417 311 733

Kirsty Mulholland Property Manager

wallerrealty.com.au

Catrina Weiss Asset Manager

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Rob Waller Director

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Peaceful and position perfect This charming home set in a beautiful garden, sits in central Kyneton and just half a block from Piper Street. Well built with a great layout creating easy living, this property has been beautifully maintained and it exudes a surprising calmness, a haven within walking distance to everything in town. There are two living rooms, one the formal lounge and the other a bright open plan living area with north facing windows accessing, through sliding doors, the outdoor living area and private garden. The three bedrooms all have robes, and the main accesses the walk through family bathroom. On land size of over 700 m2, gas wall furnace, split system and extra long single car garage, this is the complete package.

With the incredible location, close to the centre of town, the local churches, Piper Street and everything else Kyneton has to offer, this won't be on the market long. ( If you wish to inspect this property, pre-booking is mandatory please contact agent.)

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Three bedroom home with two living rooms 67 Ebden Street, Kyneton $649,000 - $675,000 Ray White Kyneton 5422 2127

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The complete package

MALDON

30 Adair Street

$550,000 - $570,000

able walk-in robe, while to your right is a study with built-in cupboards and desk. Further along the entrance hall is the lounge room and french doors that lead to a paved alfresco area. There are three further bedrooms, all good sizes, which have built-in robes and are to the rear, along with the family bathroom, powder room and laundry. Central to the home is the cook’s large kitchen, dining room and family living room. From here you have access to the covered outdoor entertaining area and secure rear yard. Outside there are established plantings and trees offering shade and greenery, a double carport and a fully fenced yard. Current planning permission to subdivide the block provides scope to further develop, subject to council approval. Sell the rear block, build a new home on the site, keep

A3 B1 C1 RENOVATE AND REWARD YOURSELF • 1012 sqm block, 50/60’s era timber home with original features

$320,000 - $340,000 Inspect:

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• Generous rooms, separate living and dining plus eat-in kitchen

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• Large bathroom/laundry, BBQ area & deck

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4/69 Mackenzie Street West

• Premier Maldon location, two blocks from the main street

Di Selwood 0488 148 358

Property:

GOLDEN SQUARE

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the existing home as an investment with a current weekly rental of $430 or enjoy the benefits of a large family home with a sought-after big backyard.

CONTACT AGENT Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512

Executive brick residence on 2488sqm with planning permission to subdivide 119 Crusoe Road, Kangaroo Flat $820,000 Property Plus Di Selwood 5447 4088

A2 B1 C1 GREAT OPP TO ENTER THE MARKET • Spacious lounge with gas heating and reverse cycle split system • Two good-sized bedrooms, both with BIRs • Backs onto parks and walking tracks. Spacious rear yard • Currently tenanted to an excellent tenant at $280 per week until December 2021

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Nestled behind a hedge of established trees, this heritage inspired home with circular driveway and classic façade form an inviting introduction to the property. Set on an expansive 2488m2 (approx.) block backing onto the Bendigo Creek, the property has a country feel while being close to all Kangaroo Flat amenities. Within minutes you can be shopping at Lansell Square, be pursuing recreational activities at Crusoe Reservoir, be on the road to Melbourne or heading into the heart of Bendigo. The residence, like the block, is substantial. Boasting high ceilings, ducted heating and cooling, polished wooden floors and wooden cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms, it feels warm and comfortable. Upon entering the home, a big master is to your left and includes ensuite and size-

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Sanding & Polishing Old & New Timber Floors Expert Staining OVER 25 YRS. EXP. Servicing Country Victoria

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Specialising in kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes Custom/Cabinetry, Flatpacks, Shop/Ofﬁce Joinery Latest in design and manufacturing technology 36 years industry experience Located in Kyneton

Locally run Macedon Ranges glazing business servicing the Macedon Ranges, Metro Melbourne and much more.

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Specialising in Retroﬁt double glazing, shower screens, aluminium windows, mirrors, splashbacks, pool fencing/balustrading, window glass replacement and all your glazing requirements!

Reliable Professional Service

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Phone Darren 0411 505 045

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Apple and Windows Advice, Assistance and Repairs

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Call Ross on 0421 367 040 Servicing the Macedon Ranges and Surrounding Districts

5422 1724 | 5428 2899 89E Piper Street, Kyneton 6 Ladd Road, New Gisborne www.macedonrangesglass.com.au

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COMPUTER REPAIRS

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• Free Quotes • Fully Insured • Fully Trained Staff • All Aspects of Tree Work incl Storm Emergency Work • Operating for over 30 years

Mob: 0417 322 342 • Bus: 5422 2420 New Homes • Renovations • Septic and Sewer Roofing and Guttering • Blocked Drains Gas Fitting • General Plumbing KN243699

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Septic Tank and Grease Trap De-Sludging 7 DAYS A WEEK

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• Tree removal • Stump grinding • Tree planting/transplanting • Tree pruning/removal • Cabling and bracing • Confined space removal • Free quotes • Fully insured reliable service

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PM Tree Worx (formerly P.M. Tree Lopping) is a family owned business with 30 years of experience in tree maintenance and stump and tree removal in the Macedon Ranges Greater region as well as Sunbury. PM Tree Worx and Stump Removal are a team of qualiﬁed professionals that pride themselves on customer satisfaction. We have been serving Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges area for over three decades. We have a large client base from residential, private gardens, schools and large Government Bodies such as Vic Roads and V/Line. Over the years we have handled everything from tree removal, trimming and cutting to pruning, stump grinding and more. We are also experienced in mulching and land clearing. As specialists we take on any job regardless of how small or large it may be. Our extensive experience in this industry teamed with our specialized equipment guarantees a professional and planned outcome without any damage to your property regardless of the task at hand.

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for Kyneton Stable Good knowledge of horses and a good positive attitude required to join our team. Early starts,above award wages. Call Sharon 0417 887 176

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Museum Curator 16 hrs Permanent part time

Buda is seeking a conﬁdent and experienced Museum curator in a rare and exciting opportunity to play a leading role in an historic home and family, heritage garden and a collection of national signiﬁcance. Far more than just a job, this position is ideal for someone who has a passion for heritage collection, women and the Arts, and tourism. A person who enjoys working with volunteers in a community context. If you would like to be a member of our team and part of Buda’s future, please access the position details from the Buda website. www.budacastlemaine.org/jobs Applications close: 17th September 2021 KN259280/L

MILLEN Dorothy Nora 2.10.1934 - 20.8.2021 Cherished Mother of Gregory & Peter Alchin Nana of Benjamin, Emmalene & Jared Nonna of Riley & Zane Much loved by Fiona Chant & Family Dottie lived with a joyous heart and open arms to all In God's care The Funeral Service for Dottie will be livestreamed on www.thompsonsfunerals.com.au (livestream) commencing at 2pm on Friday August 27th 2021

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In Memoriam SCANLON - Brian 27.08.2019

Treasured memories of our beloved Husband, Father and Pa. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. You were always thoughtful, loving and kind, beautiful memories you left behind. Safe now in God’s care with our loved Deb and Sue. Your loving wife Margaret and family. KN259304/L

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A personal tribuute in the Midland Express xpp or Castlemaine Mail can say so muchh... For friendly advice contact our classified department Kyneton 5422 1488 8 Castlemaine 5472 1788

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RT Edgar Macedon Ranges Sales Consultant Opportunity Are you ready for a career change or thinking about starting a new career? There is a great opportunity in real estate, build your own business within or enjoy working locally within your community. What we are looking for: • Dynamic and energetic person • A solid network in the community • Honest, fair, respectful, caring when dealing with people • Professional oral and written communication skills • Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise • The ability to set goals and striving to achieve them with enthusiasm and determination • Able to work as a team member • Agents Representative Certificate, preferred but not essential • Highly self-motivated and driven to succeed • Competent with computer systems, use of CRM systems • Must be available to work normal real estate hours – including Saturday • Ideal for anyone looking to return to the workforce About Us: • 3 offices – leading Macedon Ranges agency across the Macedon Ranges • 14 years established • Leading Melbourne iconic brand (125 years established) • Completely local team • Community driven and engaged What To Expect Working With RT Edgar Macedon Ranges: • Long term career opportunity • An inclusive and collaborative culture • Working with a motivated winning team • Competitive remuneration – negotiated salary plus commissions and car allowance paid • Flexible working arrangements • Community focused • Family friendly environment • Support and training to achieve the highest results Please email your resume in with strictest confidence to Operations Manager Jason York - jyork@rtedgarmr.com.au KN259297/L

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For further details on role, skills and training offered, and beneﬁts, please view our advertisement on SEEK at https://www.seek.com.au/job/53418715

Senior Project Manager Company: Bild Urban is a highly successful and very diverse civil construction business. With a strong pipeline of work in subdivisions, we currently have an opening to join our successful team and forge a very rewarding career. We pride ourselves on our People First Culture and our diverse range of services within the land development and civil construction industries. We draw on over 30 years industry and using the most innovative ways to improve the experience for our customers. Senior Project Manager As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for safe and timely project delivery of subdivisions and associated civil construction to a high quality in the Greater Bendigo Region. While ensuring work sites are maintained in a compliant and productive manner, you will also manage a growing team as we expand our capabilities and footprint across Northern Victoria. With the support of an experienced Construction Manager, you will train, develop and grow our project deliver teams and our network of delivery partners in line with Our Urban Vision (see website). Requirements: • Ideally 10+ years post graduate experience delivering and managing high quality subdivisions, with 3+ years in project management role • Friendly, energetic, enthusiastic leadership skills • Committed to safety and quality • Strong attention to detail – considered, well planned and thorough; while also efﬁcient • Full Australian working rights. • Good verbal and written references to verify the above Beneﬁts: • Industry leading remuneration package including generous vehicle • Ongoing training, development and support • Excellent culture based on values of People First and Win-Win Relationships • Access to an employee assistance program • Work-life balance To join our team, simply email your resume and cover letter to careers@bild.group

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About the role Centre State Asphalting has an exciting opportunity for an entry level apprentice/trainee. The successful applicant will be enrolled in a Certiﬁcate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing), this will combine on the job learning with skilled professionals, supported by a structured learning program with a registered provider.

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To apply: Email applications & cover letter to: recruitment@mawsons.com.au (Please state job reference: KCLS013 on your application). Applications close: Friday 27th August, 2021.

NOTICE TO ALL ADVERTISERS

Section 29 of the Fair Trading Act 1999 requires the inclusion of a full name and address (not PO Box Number) – in all advertisements for the supply of goods and services. advises all display service advertisements must comply with the above requirement to avoid prosecution, or provide those details to us to pass to the Dept. of Justice if requested. KN258446

$45

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Lifestyle & Camping Equipment Clearing Sale

Elders Bendigo 03 5445 6333 Nigel Starick 0408 528 322 Vendor: Peter Bowman 0408 316 635

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STORAGE

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1 Craigie St, Harcourt

Wanted To Sell

Used Cars KIA SPORTAGE 2002. Registered, no RWC. GC, runs well, 4WD. 217,558 kms. Rego ZGQ 204. $1,500. Ph 5476 2661.

Wanted To Buy

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

CHAINSAWS WANTED

DEMOLITION reclaimed building materials, old red pavers, corrugated iron, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical, timber, Oregon hardwood, huge amount. Ph Karl 0422 564 878.

Running or not Cash paid

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HAY oaten and straw mulch. New seasons, weed and chemical free. Oaten rolls, 5 x 4, $80. Oaten small bales, $10. Straw rolls, 5 x 4, $50. Straw small bales, $6. Can deliver. Ph Chris 0407 561 044.

☞ 24 hr Monitored Alarms ☞ PIN # Access 7 Days ☞ State-of-the-Art Buildings ☞ Insurance Available ☞ Cartons for Sale 3 minutes from the PO

$55

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16 Hitchcock Street

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$140 $95

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$75

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FIREWOOD, quality matured, split river redgum, delivered, 3 - 20 cm3. Discounts for quantity. Ph 5474 2590.

CASTLEMAINE

$35

Flat Sheet

0408 510 163

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$100 $9 $60 p/m $6 p/m

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Cladding

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Full Time Concrete Truck Driver Mawsons Concrete & Landscape Supplies - Kyneton

We seek an enthusiastic and responsible person to join our busy Kyneton Concrete & Landscape Supplies team in this full time role. Duties include agitator truck driving, front end loader operations, general administration tasks and yard duties. A heavy rigid truck licence is essential and a road ranger licence an advantage. Experience in driving a tipper, loader and agitator truck and a white card would also be an advantage. You will need to have excellent customer service skills, a positive work attitude and display attention to detail with your work. The successful applicant will benefit from thorough on-the-job training from our supportive team. Applicants need to be 100% committed to work safety and quality.

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Terms: Number system will apply, Photo ID required, Strictly cash or cheque on day of sale. GST on Applicable items. www.elders.com.au CS 000852

Mawsons is a family-run business that produces quality construction materials throughout Northern Victoria and Southern N.S.W. Across these regions, Mawsons are prominent players with over 500 employees across 80 sites. Trading also as Milbrae and Country Concrete, with a history spanning 109 years and Adbri as a Joint Venture Partner, Mawsons are very well established and highly regarded.

100x50x8000

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• John Deere 3038R Tractor – 60 Hours, Front Fork/Bucket, Mower Bed, Excavator Rear • 2015 Coronet 24’ Caravan with Slide Out • T-Van Camping Trailer with Annex • Agrison Tractor FCL 3PL FWA • Carry All 3PL • Grader Blade 3PL • Ride on Mower – not going • Stabi Craft 533 XR – Evinrude 115hp outboard • Commercial Icecream Maker • Yamaha WR 450 2011 • KTM 250 2011 • Honda 230 2010 • Honda CRF 100 2011 • Case 385 4WD 3PL 1000hrs • 6 Behrens Slasher • Honda Quad 250 Electric Start • Pride Scooter • Gopher XLD Scooter with trailers Container full of numerous camping and baby items.

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GREAT investment opportunities Please phone 0417 370 950

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7 days from 2.30pm to 4.30pm daily.

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About the business Centre State Asphalting (CSA) is a leading asphalt manufacturer and contractor servicing a broad range of customers including the Department of Transport, local Government and civil constructors. The contracting division is based out of Castlemaine, and provides high quality road and sustainable surfacing solutions over a broad region including central northern and western districts of country Victoria.

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With over 300 extra jobs in the local economy we urgently require new houses for sale and houses for rent.

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RECORDS, CDS POSTERS, T SHIRTS ANY MUSIC RELATED MEMORABILIA Best prices offered

Ph Shane 0428 224 613

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Earthmoving

• 5T EXCAVATOR • 2.6 EXCAVATOR • TRACK BOBCAT • POST HOLE BORING • DRIVEWAYCONSTRUCTION • SITE CUTS & TRENCHING

MINI DIGGER

Phone Colin 0417 509 699

Ring Greg 0411 409 354

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FORD AU 11 UTE Duel fuel, new tyres, good condition, 12 months registration. QWR 746 $4,500 ono. Please phone John 0421 190 324

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6cyl, 4.0L petrol local car, regularly serviced and maintained. Rev. camera, cruise control, remote lock, new l/wool seat covers, rear spoiler, towbar, tyres 90%. 275,000 klm. Rego 12/2021, YIW - 715, RWC, air con, new rotors, pads and shocks. Immac cond. Lovely car. $8,500.00. Ph. 0417 109 195

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Great for small jobs

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Kitchen and Bathroom renovations

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The Anglican Parish of Gisborne Animal Welfare Group is offering a small amount of complimentary shelter belt native tree and shrub packages to Macedon Ranges farmers via its MRSC Community Grant Shelter Belt Project. The project aims to assist with livestock shelter provision and biodiversity recovery. Macedon Ranges Shire farmers ineligible for/not claiming the ATO shelter belt deduction can apply. This is a small pilot project. Eligibility does not guarantee funding. For further information/ application forms, please email Janine McDougall, withgrace@bigpond.com

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Roofing Repairs

Macedon Ranges Roof Maintenance

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

Call Chris Brady 0407 530 251

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SPORTS wrap

Options for finals series Riddell League clubs are clinging to hopes that football and netball finals will be played this season. The league has drawn up contingency plans depending on when the state government’s current lockdown restrictions are lifted. In some quarters right across Victoria there is growing uncertainty whether measures that have banned community sport in the fight against the pandemic spreading may lead to finals being impossible to stage. The sudden extension of the tough metro lockdown to all of Victoria effective last Saturday afternoon created further headaches for those trying to put in place workable plans for finals to be played. The Bendigo League had planned to begin finals under

a ‘Top Six’ system this Saturday, with grand finals on the weekend of September 11 and 12 but that arrangement will need to be revised, if possible. On Friday the RDFNL announced options for finals if possible, stating it is mindful of ensuring adequate training time for those in metro Melbourne before games resume. Irrespective of which scenario unfolds, the league intends to play the Grand Final at Romsey Recreation Reserve on Sunday, October 3. If able to return on September 11: The RDFNL will go into a ‘Top Six’ finals series spread over four weeks. A September 18 return would mean a ‘Top Four’ finals series over three weeks. If a return to football and netball is not possible until the September 24-26 weekend the scenario would be two

Club of the Year award Romsey Golf Club is excited about being selected as the 2020 Club of the Year in the Dalhousie District Golf Association. It’s been a tough time for golf (and other sporting clubs) with the impact of the pandemic, and the selection panel was very impressed with Romsey’s credentials for the top award. Announcing the winner late last week, the DDGA stated that the Romsey club had managed to

keep their community connected through 2020 with limited access to facilities, commitment to inclusive programs and managing a major on course improvement project utilising expertise and assistance from members during a pandemic. Headed by president Tony Lakey and secretary Elaine Scanlon, Romsey is planning for a celebration of the club’s First 100 Years in March next year.

Volunteers have played a very strong part in the club’s activities during the pandemic, with the selection panel for the Club of the Year referring to the innovative approach to traditional competition/ participation structures to increase participation in the game. The club’s ability to be able to carry out such extensive improvements, including draining difficult wet areas across the course during the pandemic, was praised.

Town n & District

GOLF results

Mount Macedon Good conditions prevailed for Mount Macedon’s Wednesday stableford competition. In A-grade, John Dawson (14 handicap) carded 34 points to defeat Mike Hoiles (15) on a countback, while Mike Gorman (20) took out B-grade from Gary Liddy (19) on 32. The 28 early Saturday morning players managed to complete their rounds before the 1pm lockdown came into force. The golfing bug has afflicted some of the ladies who took part in the club’s ‘Get Into Golf’ lessons; these clinics will resume during spring with those interested advised to make contact via the club’s website and watch the Facebook page. Kyneton Winners of the two-person Ambrose at Kyneton last Tuesday were Bron Dwyer (26) and Lois Scott (23) with 83-12.25 – 70.75, from Denise Murphy (16) and Surfers Paradise visitor Emma Hughes 82-8.2573.75. Nearest the pins were Teaote Davies – Julie Harris and Marian Orr – Marg Scoble. Nine holes: Irene Kozica 67-23-44 from Moira Greenwood 68-23-45. Wednesday stableford: Matt Hodgkiss (8) 36 points

Mount Macedon Golf Club ‘Get Into Golf’ clinic enthusiasts Julia Reid, Emma Thom, Clare Henebery, Michelle Edwards have been bitten by the golfing bug! from Teaote Davies (30) 35. NTPs were Ross Martin and Les Healey (Hepburn Springs). Two teams of Kyneton ladies went to Bendigo’s annual Jubilee Trophy day on Friday, but missed out on the major prizes. With the latest lockdown continuing, there will be no play or results from Kyneton until at least early September.

knockout semi-finals with the winners going into the Grand Final on Sunday, October 3. The RDFNL is keen to have junior finals played, if possible. If able to resume on Sunday, September 5, a twoweek finals series for ‘Top Four’ junior teams is planned. If delayed further, the league would look at the junior grand finals between the two top sides being on Sunday, September 12. The RDFNL has assured clubs that if restrictions are extended the league is prepared to adapt and ensure junior finals are played if possible. Before the imposition of a Victoria-wide lockdown the Bendigo league board had announced it was keen to progress through the remainder of the season and finals matches as soon as practically possible.

Lambert supreme Bill West

Trevor Lambert (pictured) is Dalhousie District Golf Association’s champion player for 2021. A prolific winner in individual and team events over the years, the Lancefield low marker beat a field of 50 in the 27-hole Dalhousie tournament played at the Strathbogie course on Sunday, August 15. Lambert, who now plays off a handicap of 3, set the pace with a one over par 73 as some of the fancied contenders struggled to stay in touch. In a tight finish, Lambert finished with 73, 40 –113 to edge out Hidden Valley’s Cam Pascoe who returned 76, 38 –114. Dylan Jack (Alexandra) was the B-grade champion with 86, 40 – 126, and also the junior scratch winner.. The C-grade champion was Steve Culpin (Broadford) with 89, 45 – 134. The DDGA appreciated the hospitality from one of the smallest clubs in the district. Originally the event was scheduled to be played at Trentham, hit hard with the devastating storm on June 9. Other individual winners were: A: 27-hole handicap: Peter Phillips (Alexandra) 78 , 42 – 7.5 - -112.5. B: Chris Hanson (Broadford) 86, 41 – 13.5 – 113.5. C: Michael Holohan (Alexandra) 93, 42 – 21 – 114. A:18 holes handicap: M. Ladewig 75-0-75. B: M. Doyle 82-8-74. C: G. Clement (Romsey) 92-15-77. Jack McDonald (Strathbogie) won the junior handicap with 81, 41 – 6 – 122. The DDGA 4BBB championship played recently at Broadford resulted in a win for Ed Carracher (Euroa) and Luke Heard (Alexandra) with a 68. Handicap winners were Broadford’s Chris Hanson and Peter Winnell with a nett 68.5.

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MIDLAND EXPRESS

Spring adds new life and new beauty to everything!

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