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Spreading joy through jazz Castlemaine girl and US jazz singer Gemma Sherry hasn't let a global pandemic stop her from pursuing her passion for music. The songstress is set to release her third EP in 12 months and aims to spread joy at this challenging time through her ironically titled album Let's Get Serious featuring littleknown titles and well-known offerings from jazz greats. See page 6.
SOCIAL HOUSING ROLLOUT the rental market has completely shrunk." Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the shire's population centres of Gisborne and Kyneton were selected because they provided access to services and public transport. "It's about giving people access to housing in communities where there are jobs and opportunities, as well as services," Ms Thomas said. "We've got a diverse community here, we have lots of people living with significant disadvantage in their lives and thankfully they've got somewhere like Cobaw to come to for advice, assistance and support, but housing has really been a challenge."
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Ranges as growing interest in the real estate market pushes rental prices skyward. Cobaw's general manager of community services, Julie Cairns, said the biggest challenge for Cobaw's housing program was accessing affordable housing locally. "Often the people who come to our service have to move out of the area to find rental accommodation that they can afford, so it means they move away from their community, from their family and their supports," Ms Cairns said. "We're working with 30 to 50 people at any one time who are either homeless or struggling to maintain their accommodation so it's a real and ongoing challenge and it's become even tighter with COVID because
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Emergency services attend the scene of a two-vehicle collision on MalmsburyDaylesford Road on Friday.
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Two people were injured after a bus rear-ended their vehicle on Malmsbury-Daylesford Road last Friday. It appears the driver, a 67-year-old woman, was making a left-hand turn to Springhill Road when the bus crashed into the back of her vehicle, sending it off-road about 9.40am. The driver suffered a concussion and facial abrasions while her passenger, a 70-year-old man, suffered shoulder injuries. They were taken to The Royal Melbourne Hospital. The bus had minor damage as a result of the incident and it is not believed any passengers were injured.
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Kyneton High School will receive a $10.991 million upgrade as one of Macedon Ranges' big winners in the Victorian Budget 2020-2021. Making the early surprise announcement last week, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the upgrade would include modernising the school's Block J, Block I and Science Block. "It's important that kids in this community to have access to the very best facilities that promote confidence in the kids themselves," she said. "These facilities are about ensuring every student here has the opportunity to reach their full potential and will build on what is already being achieved at Kyneton High." The upgrade follows a $10.5M modernisation project for the school that saw the school's innovation and training hub open last
year to offer a range of STEM and VCAL subjects. Kyneton High School principal Ana Rees said the funding would help to bring some of the school's other buildings to the same standard and improve student learning. "This is particularly good news for those really important science subjects in specialist areas so that they can be up to the standard that would help our students to be able to prepare for an excellent start in those careers," she said. School president John Doyle welcomed the boost that would foster the school's growing science program that has been a drawcard for many families - including his own. "To see that this funding is going into science wing to give us the facilities and provide what we need to the children of this area is amazing," he said.
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Tenders Pathway Condition Audit 2021 Contract M1542-2020Q Tenders must be received by 2.00pm on Wednesday 16 December. Replacement of 3 Bridges – Barfold Contract M1540-2020 Tenders must be received by 2.00pm on Friday 18 December. Tenders are invited for the above contracts. Tender documentation is available from Council’s website under Tenders and quotations. Direct enquiries to Andrea O’Grady, Procurement Coordinator, on 5471 1724. Darren Fuzzard, Chief Executive Officer
Bin collection over Christmas Victoria has moved to the Last Step of COVID-19 restrictions. There are no restrictions on reasons to leave home. Households can receive up to 15 visitors per day and up to 50 people can publicly gather outdoors. Patron numbers at most venues and facilities have increased. COVIDSafe requirements, caps and density limits apply. From 30 November, workplaces still working from home can return up to a quarter of the workforce per site (excluding the Victorian Public Service). Face masks are still mandatory indoors, unless an exemption applies. Face masks are no longer required outdoors unless physical distancing cannot be maintained. You must still carry a mask at all times. Please follow precautions to help us stay safe and stay open. Get tested if you show any symptoms of COVID-19. For more information call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.
Congratulations to Mayor Elect
Mount Alexander Shire Council has agreed that Councillor Tony Cordy will be the Mayor Elect and Councillor Bill Maltby will be Deputy Mayor Elect, pending the formal election at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 24 November. Cr Cordy has represented Calder Ward since 2014. Cr Maltby was elected to the Castlemaine Ward in this year’s Council election. He was a Councillor for the City of Castlemaine from 1984 to 1995, serving a term as Mayor in 1986. Congratulations to Councillors Cordy and Maltby.
Youth survey now open
Young people aged 12 to 25 are encouraged to complete a survey to inform Council of the topics that are important to them. The short survey also asks participants about the good aspects of living in our shire, along with the main challenges. Complete the survey online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/MASCyouthsurvey or collect a printed copy from the Civic Centre or Castlemaine Library. The survey closes on Sunday 13 December. Complete the survey to go into a prize draw to win a $50 voucher. The prize will be drawn at the Civic Centre on Wednesday 16 December. The winner of the $50 voucher will announced in the Midland Express on Tuesday 22 December. For more information contact Council’s Youth Development Unit on 5471 1700 or youth@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.
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Council is encouraging the community to buy and shop local to help support local businesses and provide a much needed boost to economic recovery in the shire. Small businesses contribute to around a third of our economic activity and are an important provider of local jobs. There are many ways you can support local businesses, producers, makers and traders. Look out for Go Local First stories in local news and social media or share your own using the #golocalfirst #mountalexander hashtags. If you are a local business and would like to participate contact Eva Parkin, Economic Development Officer, on 5471 1805.
Nominate now for Australia Day Awards
Who would you like to recognise for their contribution to our community? Council is calling for nominations for the 2021 Mount Alexander Shire Australia Day Awards. There are four categories – Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year (including online events). We have simplified the nomination process for the civic awards this year. Nominations close at 5.00pm on Friday 4 December. For more information visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/AustraliaDay.
Cool off at the pool
The season for Council-managed swimming pools in Castlemaine, Harcourt, Maldon and Newstead starts on Saturday 5 December and runs until the end of the Labour Day weekend in March 2021. We will be working with pool managers YMCA Victoria to ensure COVIDSafe requirements are in place. For more information including operating hours, activities and entry and membership fees visit www.mountalexanderpools.com.au.
Volunteer at our VIC
Council is seeking volunteers to join our teams at the Castlemaine and Maldon Visitor Information Centres (VIC). Share your local knowledge and offer a friendly face to visitors who come to our region. Along with good communication and customer service skills, you will need to commit to a minimum of one shift (four hours) each week at the VIC and attend monthly training opportunities with our great team of community members. The Castlemaine VIC is open every day (except for Christmas Day) from 9.00am to 5.00pm, with Maldon VIC open on weekends at this stage. For more information or to express your interest, please drop in or call Castlemaine VIC on 5471 1795 or Maldon VIC on 5475 2569.
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Due to public holidays residents who normally have their bins collected on a Friday will have them collected the following day on Saturday 26 December (instead of Christmas Day) and Saturday 2 January 2021 (instead of New Years Day). Report a missed bin collection via an online service request on our website or call Veolia Environmental on (03) 5820 8500. Please note bin collections begin early mornings on days of Total Fire Ban.
Have fun with Adventure Bingo
Healthy Heart of Victoria (HHV) has launched a local bingo competition to help get residents active. For the chance to win a weekly prize please collect or download an Adventure Bingo booklet, head outdoors and find at least three featured items. Email your completed card to hhv@bendigo.vic.gov.au, or upload a photo of yourself at one of the sites and tag @Healthy Heart of Victoria on Facebook to enter a special prize draw. The competition runs until Sunday 13 December. Winners will be announced each week on the HHV Facebook page. Collect an Adventure Bingo booklet from the Castlemaine Library, Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre or Council website. For terms and conditions visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/media/4646.
Spotlight on new radio show
Council has launched a new radio program for seniors to help support social connections and reduce social isolation. The Social Support Spotlight Radio Show is broadcast fortnightly on Sundays at 12.30pm on Radio88fm Castlemaine. The program can also be heard via live stream at radio88.com.au. The new radio program is hosted by Council Social Support Worker, Beck Sutton, and features a mix of interviews with clients and volunteers, song requests, music and other light entertainment.
Employment opportunities Technical Officer – full time, ongoing. Road Worker – Plant Operator – full time, ongoing. Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 7 December. For more information or to apply visit our website.
Council meeting
The next Council Meeting will be held at 6.30pm on Tuesday 24 November. It will be broadcast live to YouTube. To raise a question at the meeting write to Council’s Governance Team, PO Box 185, Castlemaine 3450 VIC, or email governance@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.
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Global project heads to Castlemaine One of the thousands of images that are part of the global Inside Out portrait photography project now headed to Castlemaine. Photo: Frank Relle, USA
Renowned French street artist JR is preparing to make his mark on Castlemaine, inviting Mount Alexander Shire residents to participate in a global largeformat outdoor art project. The Inside Out Castlemaine project encourages locals to share a large black and white self-portrait photograph that makes a statement about who they are and what they stand for, capturing hope and community at this unique point in time. Castlemaine State Festival will facilitate the project locally with portraits publicly displayed during the festival set for March 19 - April 4, 2021. Each photo is sent to the project team, archived and
exhibited online. So far more than 260,000 people have participated in the global art event across 129 countries. Festival director Glyn Roberts said the project's goal was to create a large-scale public art event to bring the community together. ''This huge event will put central Victoria's creative capital of Castlemaine on the map, providing insight into our community to curious art lovers across the globe as well as locally," Mr Roberts said. "This year has been a strange event in itself, and to capture our hope, our anxieties and our soul through simple black and white portraiture will serve as a snap-
shot of the now and the newest generations who will be taking us all into the future." In preparation for Inside Out Castlemaine, local photographer Jodie Hutchinson will host free online photography workshops for local families with toddlers, and adults of all ages, over two weekends in December. Those keen to participate and book a limited place in Jodie Hutchinson's photography workshop, or discover more about the project, can visit castlemainefestival.com.au. Registration is essential by Thursday December 3 or until capacity is reached.
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Works on Trentham Kindergarten are expected to be completed in time for the rollout of funded three-year-old kinder. Minister for Early Childhood Ingrid Stitt and Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas last week visited the kindergarten to inspect the $668,435 upgrade, ahead of its opening in first term, 2021. The project includes the construction of a new room and decking, accessible toilet and storeroom, as well as upgrades to the existing kindergarten’s toilets, kitchen and entryway. It will provide an extra 22 places in response to the additional demand for three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten, as well as provide capacity to provide childcare. The upgrade was funded with support from Hepburn Shire Council and from the Building Blocks Program.
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A former Castlemaine girl now based in the US is preparing to launch an uplifting new jazz album recorded during the pandemic. Let’s Get Serious is the third album from soul-jazz singer, songwriter and saxophonist Gemma Sherry, who left Australia bound for New York a decade ago to pursue a career in jazz. Shortly after her arrival in NYC, Sherry discovered a passion for house music and went on to write and sing with many top producers in London, Italy and Greece. She recorded five singles that became very popular, particularly in Europe, and one - Work That - was recognised as one of the top tracks of the summer of 2017. Just over two years ago, the muso made the move to Mount Airy, Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania, where she rediscovered her passion for jazz. “I loved my time in New York but I was ready for a change. (Mount Airy) reminds me a lot of Castlemaine actually,” she said. “There is a really strong arts and music scene. In fact the jazz community here is huge. It was obviously meant to be!” Sherry released her first album Songs I Love in late 2019, and her second offering Gemma Sherry Sings Bossa Nova in May this year. She recorded the albums in the UK with cousin and fellow muso Billy Woodman. “It was wonderful to have the opportunity to work together,” she said. Sherry was planning a world tour,
including a return to Australia, to coincide with the launch of her second EP, when the pandemic took hold. “Unfortunately that was all put on hold and all the live performances ceased. It was a really challenging time,” she said. The artist collaborated with various standout musicians on this latest album, including Grammy-nominated guitarist Paul Bollenbeck, session pianist Rick Germanson, drummer George Coleman Jnr (son of jazz legend George Coleman) and one of the most sought-after double bass players on the scene, Eric Wheeler. The result is a happy, joyful offering featuring songs from some of Sherry’s favourite artists. When the Express spoke to the singer last week, Philadelphia was just days away from going back into lockdown. “Everyone was expecting it. With the numbers going up we knew it was inevitable,” she said. The lockdown came just days after euphoric celebrations in the streets at the presidential election result. “I’ve never had an interest in politics but it is hard not to be swept up in it,” Sherry said. “I came out and grabbed a pot and spoon and headed out into the street, people were celebrating and crying. “It was even more massive in the city, people were dancing in the streets, it was just incredible.” Let’s Get Serious launches December 4. To get your hands on a copy, pre-order it at www.gemmasherry.bandcamp.com Talented muso Gemma Sherry has been dividing her time A few albums will also be available locally at Stoneman’s Bookroom, owned by between teaching at a local pod school and pursuing her passion for music. Sherry’s uncle John Walter.
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It's been eight long months since the region has echoed with the sound of steam locomotives and the click-clack of their wheels, but Victorian Goldfields Railway's much-loved steam trains are finally returning to the track this weekend. VGR president Steve Strangward said trips would initially return on Sundays to test demand, with Wednesdays added as soon as possible. "We will run one return trip each Sunday departing Castlemaine at 11.30am, with a return departing Maldon at 2.45pm. This will allow passengers a little longer in Maldon than our previous timetable," he said.
"It will be great to be back up and running and bringing visitors back to Maldon and Castlemaine." VGR has put a CovidSafe plan in place and will be limiting numbers and adhering to social distancing requirements. "We will be offering first and excursion class, and groups will be allocated their own designated booth. The compartment will be clearly marked with the booking name, and passengers will use their booth for the outward and return journeys," Mr Strangward said. During the past eight months, VGR's regional volunteers have kept busy working behind the scenes installing sleepers supplied by the Level Crossing Removal Project, working on the Castlemaine depot
and restoring and maintaining carriages and rolling stock. "The recent completion of our carriage shed and locomotive shed at the Castlemaine depot will enable us to operate trains from Castlemaine, enabling visitors to spend more time in Maldon and enjoy better connections with V/Line services from Melbourne and Bendigo," Mr Strangward said. The restoration of VGR's resident workhorse K160 at Newport has also been picking up a pace. Until further notice, all bookings must be made online at www.VGR.com.au So make sure you jump online and book your tickets to travel before 2020 ends!
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Macedon Ranges residents have until the end of the month to have their say on Victoria's container deposit scheme. The proposed CDS model for Victoria proposes a 'split responsibility' model, where the scheme coordinator function and the network operator function are separated. The CDS network will include a variety of collection points such as automated reverse vending machines in public places, drive-through depots, pop up collection points at events and community festivals, and over the counter at local shops. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas encouraged local residents to have their say. "We want to help communities look after our local environment by being better equipped to tackle litter and increase recycling and now they have the chance to help shape how it works," she said. "Victoria's container deposit scheme
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Lancefield Farmers Market will make a move back to Lancefield's centre plantation on High Street this Saturday (November 28). Market manager Isis Jordan said the market would be spread over three sections of the centre plantation to ensure social distancing and market-goers had to adhere to COVIDSafe practices. "We want people to know the market is still very much COVIDSafe. We are taking all the necessary precautions," she said. The market returns to the centre plantation after multiple location changes due to COVID-19 restrictions. During the Melbourne lockdown there was community concern the central location could increase transmission risk if visitors from high-risk areas went on to shop in the town. "Now that infection rates are down and Melbourne has opened up, there's no need to worry, as long as we continue to practise good hygiene, social distancing and continue to operate with the most up-to-date health advice," Ms Jordan said. Market-goers must adhere to all current health advice including wearing a fitted face mask and keep their visit to shopping purposes but there will some slight changes including the re-introduction of food sampling and music performers.
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Keeping watch on Mount Macedon A new fire observer cabin has been installed on top of Mount Macedon. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning project officer, Andrew Johnstone, said the new cabin and access ladders replaced an older model and included improved safety features for the fire lookout observer. "The new cabin looks similar to the old one but access has been modified so that the operator now enters via a door off the walkway rather than through a hatch in the cabin floor," Mr Johnstone said. "The most important change is to the ladders the lookout observer uses to climb the 32-metre tower and access the cabin.
"The previous ladders required a person to have specific training and to use a harness while climbing due to the narrow rungs and long length of the ladder. "The size, gradient and length of the new ladders mean they can be climbed without specialist training or harness. "The new cabin is also fully insulated and air conditioned, which is important because fire tower observers can spend up to 10 hours a day in the cabin during summer." In October, DELWP used a 60-tonne crane to remove the cabin, platform and access ladders from the tower, before craning the new cabin into place and installing the new ladders.
"We've just completed the final fit-out, including installing communications gear, so the new cabin is now operational for the upcoming fire season," Mr Johnstone said. A fire lookout tower was first established on top of Mount Macedon by the Forest Commission in 1926. The Mount Macedon tower is part of a network of strategically located fire towers that cover Victoria's parks and forests. The tower provide essential early detection of bushfires, communications links and intelligence gathering of fire behaviour. Replacement of the cabin cost $250,000 and was funded by the Victorian Government's Reducing Bushfire Risk initiative.
Man charged, multiple offences Detectives have charged a 21-year-old man over threats to kill a taxi driver in Castlemaine and a series of other offences across October and November. The man, of no fixed address, is alleged to have committed a series of armed robberies and burglaries in White Hills, Castlemaine and Epsom. One of the alleged offences was a threat to kill a driver who was washing her car in Castlemaine about 1.10am on November 5. It is alleged he threatened the woman with a crowbar, before stealing her money, mobile phone, car keys and cigarettes. The man has been remanded in custody to appear before Bendigo Magistrates Court for a committal mention on February 17.
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Three major footpath projects in the Macedon Ranges will receive Federal funding under the Community Roads Infrastructure Program. Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters last week announced funding for Woodend, Malmsbury and Kyneton projects to complete missing links. "Local government aim to do these works each year and this federal funding allows them to get more done," she said. In Kyneton, an $81,852 boost will see footpaths constructed to complete missing links between Maxwell and Langley Streets. The project will provide an important pedestrian link to Sacred Heart Secondary College for students and families, as well as providing important access to Kyneton's business district for pedestrians. Woodend will benefit from a $104,771 boost to complete missing the footpath link along East Street, starting from the existing footpath on Buckland Street (near Woodend Primary School) and joining the existing footpath on Romsey Road / High Street. The project will service a large residential area, the Woodend Primary School and a school bus stop. It will also include a pedestrian refuge island to assist when crossing Romsey Road to link the path on Carlisle Street. Malmsbury's $92,766 footpath project will complete the link from the main road (Mollison Street) to the Malmsbury Primary School.
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to presenting Quiet Reflection new painting from David Moore to coincide with the Castlemaine State Festival next year. So, Go Local First and head to Cascade Art. There’s something for everyone to appreciate, no matter what your budget. It doesn’t matter if you come to look or buy, every work has a story to tell and you can share your creative experience. Cascade Art is open from 10am to 5pm from Thursday to Sunday at 1A Fountain Street in Maldon. For more information visit www.cascadeart.com.au, find @cascadeartmaldon on Instagram or follow @maldonsfinearttreasure on Facebook. #golocalfirst #mountalexander About Go Local First Mount Alexander Shire Council is encouraging the community to Go Local First to support local businesses when it comes to purchasing goods and services. The campaign is funded by Council of Small Business Organisations Australi If you are a local business and would like to participate contact Eva Parkin, Economic Development Officer, on 5471 1805.
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Harcourt farmer Tony Cordy has plenty of experience as a local councillor but now he's preparing to shoulder his first ever stint as mayor for Mount Alexander. The newly elected Mount Alexander Shire Council has chosen Cr Cordy as its new mayor elect - and new councillor Bill Maltby as its deputy mayor elect - pending their formal election at this evening's council meeting. Cr Cordy, who is also a mechanical engineer by profession, told the Express he was keen to see the public gallery able to once again attend ordinary monthly council meetings. "I'd like to see the community, the public gallery, back at our formal council meetings as soon as possible," said Cr Cordy who has represented the Calder Ward since 2014 and was re-elected for this new four-year term unopposed. "It's a challenging time, with the COVID situation, so we'll be monitoring that very carefully. "We have some fantastic local contributors including the likes of Joyce Sanders, who come along and push their issues, and it's fantastic when we can have the public gallery there so it's something we need to get going again." This evening's council meeting - to be broadcast live via YouTube - is the first for the new council. Councillors Cordy and Maltby will be
joined around the council table by councillors Rosie Annear and Gary McClure (Castlemaine Ward), Christine Henderson (Coliban Ward), Matthew Driscoll (Loddon Ward) and Stephen Gardner (Tarrengower Ward). Ahead of this evening's meeting, the Express asked the new mayor elect what he regarded as the big issues ahead for the new council. "I think good services from council is important and there's obviously been a lot of interest in sporting facilities and there's a lot of interest around the council table in doing something with social housing so that's something that we'd like to get going in this term of council," Cr Cordy said. "One of our early priorities is to develop our four-year council plan, which will guide our direction over the current term of office. "Climate and environment are very important. It was important for the last council and I'm sure our new council will build on the work that's done and I'm sure you'll see that feature strongly in the new council plan." New deputy mayor elect Cr Maltby was elected to the Castlemaine Ward after previously serving as a councillor for the City of Castlemaine from 1984 to 1995, with a term as mayor in 1986. The formal election of the mayor and deputy mayor by the councillors will occur at this evening's council meeting held at 6.30pm.
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High-speed H igh-speed c crash rash a att C Carlsruhe arlsruhe Emergency services attend the scene of a single-vehicle crash at Carlsruhe on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Brian Wilson, ietsystems.com.au A Woodend man had to be cut from his vehicle following a high-speed crash at Carlsruhe on Saturday. Emergency services were called to the scene on Cobb and Co Road about 4pm, after the driver lost control of his vehicle and crossed to the wrong side of the road, rolling several times and landing in an embankment. The man, aged in his 30s, was freed by members of Woodend SES with assistance from Woodend and Carlsruhe Fire Brigades. The driver was conscious and alert but suffered a head injury and cuts and abrasions to his upper body and was taken by
ambulance to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a serious but stable condition. The road was closed for about two hours. Police are investigating speed and alcohol as possible contributing factors. Leading Senior Constable Peter Wall of the Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol warned drivers that police would be increasing their presence on the roads coming into the holiday season. “Police will be conducting major traffic operations and will be out in force, enforcing the road rules,” LSC Wall said.
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Arts, crafts, homewares, sweets, gifts and more can be found at Gisborne Montessori School's upcoming Christmas Market on December 5. More than 60 market stalls will be on offer, from a diverse range of Macedon Ranges businesses, at the family-friendly event. The market will be a chance for the wider community to browse for Christmas gifts while supporting the school and local businesses. Plenty of activities will entertain families with face-painting, musical performances and animal enclosures, including donkeys and an alpaca. There will even be a special visit from Mrs Claus! One of the school's parent organisers Janina Balzer said the school community was delighted to host the event with the state's easing of coronavirus restrictions. "It has been a while since the school has
been able to hold events, but we are very excited to host this market and strengthen connections within the broader community," she said. "The market is a great way to fundraise for the school while supporting local small businesses and we have had enormous interest from stallholders, which has been very encouraging." The school will ensure the market is COVID-safe by taking all necessary precautions to ensure health and safety during the event, including appropriate distancing of stalls, hosting the market in a large open space and having cleaners available for the duration of the event. The Christmas Market will be held at the school grounds, 57 Barringo Road, New Gisborne, on Saturday December 5, from 8am to 2pm. For event details see www.gisbornemontessori.vic.edu.au.
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council elected its first mayor for this term at a special meeting of councillors last night. The mayor was not elected at the time of going to press. For an update view the Midland Express Facebook page.
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Castlemaine childcare centre adapts Throughout the pandemic, young children and educators have had to adapt to new restrictions and increased hygiene measures, which has meant moving much of their program outdoors. Childcare centres such as Castlemaine ChildCare Co-Operative (Carinya) are now creating a new ‘COVID normal’, where children can play, thrive and feel comfortable outdoors. To buy equipment for this transition, Carinya is holding a virtual raffle. Carinya director Sarah Hart said some children had been oscillating between isolating with minimal contact with others and then coming back into a full centre, with lots of audio and sensory inputs, which could be overwhelming. “We have recently purchased two sensory swings which look a bit like private, mini hammocks - that the children love using for some quiet time or a chance to
process their feelings,” Ms Hart said. “We hope to continue building this wellness zone for children with sensory chairs, pillows, yoga mats, books and all things to promote wellness.” The raffle is online only at www.rafflelink.com.au/ carinya. Tickets are $3, with discounts for multiple tickets. The first prize, valued at $550, is a Daylesford getaway, including a night’s accommodation at Peppers Hepburn Springs, dinner at Sault, one of the spa country’s best restaurants, as well as shopping and wine vouchers. Second, third and fourth prize packages include vouchers to the Theatre Royal, Guildford Winery, Corner Store Merchants, Mulberry’s Delicatessen, Grainger Legal and Boomtown Wine. The raffle closes on December 7 and will be drawn Castlemaine Childcare Co-Op are embracing their outdoor on December 8. space in response to covid.
MYJP expands Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct’s 32-bed expansion has been operational since mid-2020: housing young people nearing the end of their sentence and transitioning out of custody. Commissioner for Youth Justice Jodi Henderson said in addition to the new beds, the expansion had provided extra education and program facilities; a secure double perimeter fence with a sterile zone; an expansion of the gatehouse; and landscaping around the perimeter, including more native trees. “The key objectives of the expansion were to meet the expected increase in demand for youth custodial services, address the requirement for enhance safety and security at the precinct and to deliver increased rehabilitative services for our young people,” Ms Henderson said. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said expansion of the Malmsbury precinct had delivered benefits for the local community, including construction jobs, economic opportunities for local business to supply goods and services, and jobs in ongoing operations. “This expansion has helped create local jobs in our area through the design and construction of these improved facilities. I’m looking forward to seeing this investment help rehabilitate young people to return to the community,” Ms Thomas said.
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2020 The focus for this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is respect. Respect for one another, respect for boundaries, respect for differences, respect for choices, respect for feelings. Our community has been vocal in calling for an end to family violence. Across the Macedon Ranges our service clubs, community organisations, emergency services, and sporting clubs have all worked to raise awareness of family violence and to boost gender equality. In other words, they have worked on ways to grow respect for the choices, opinions, skills and talents of the girls and women in their clubs and organisations, and in our community.
The Andrews Government is committed to ensuring all women and children can be safe. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, we have invested $58.4 million for crisis accommodation, specialist support, and prevention programs in response to the pandemic, including: $20.2 million to help Victorian family violence and sexual assault services meet the expected increase in demand. $20 million for accommodation to keep victim survivors safe in their homes. $6.4 million in primary prevention programs.
This is important because experience tells us that violence against women starts with a lack of respect for women.
$11.8 million to keep perpetrators of family violence in sight.
From telling sexist jokes to sexualised insults, from behaviours intended to make women uncomfortable, to excluding, ignoring and belittling women. We’ve all seen it, half of us have experienced it.
This is on top of implementing every single one of the 227 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence. Over the next 16 ays please take some ime to think about what respect means and what it looks like in action
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Safe Steps Victoria’s 24/7 family violence support service. P: 1800 015 188 or visit safesteps.org.au Centre for Non-Violence Delivering a range of services to support women & their children experiencing family violence. P: 1300 884 038, email info@cnv.org.au or visit cnv.org.au Cobaw Community Health Service Delivering family violence counselling for women & children within the Macedon Ranges. P: 1300 026 229 or visit cobaw.org.au InTouch A service for immigrant women who are victims of family violence. P: 9313 6500 or 1800 755 988, or visit intouch.org.au Djirra An Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering specialist & culturally safe legal & non-legal services to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing, or have in the past, family violence & sexual assault – predominantly women & children. P: 1800 105 303 (toll free) or visit djirra.org.au
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Road rage witness call
Police are seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident on the Calder Freeway, southbound between Malmsbury and Kyneton (before the exit onto Burton Avenue), on Wednesday November 18 at 4.15pm. Any witnesses who may have dash cam footage of a grey Isuzu DMAX reversing into a white Toyota Corolla are asked to contact Constable Brendan Page at Kyneton Police Station on 5421 2900 or email Brendan.Page@police.vic.gov.au
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Newly elected councillor Rob Guthrie has wasted no time in pushing for new direction in Macedon Ranges. The South Ward councillor took last week's councillor swearing in ceremony as an opportunity to highlight a community desire for change in council's approach to strategic planning decisions. "I wanted this election to be a referendum of strategic planning and I think with 28.6 per cent of the (primary) vote I achieved that," he said. "The community has said to councillors that we've got to 'change our direction: it's wrong'." A Macedon Ranges councillor from 20032012, Cr Guthrie said community momentum to prevent inappropriate development in the shire was his call to stand for local government. "I had no intentions of standing again, until I saw the direction the council was taking with strategic planning and with the dissatisfaction of people in the community,' he said. "What council's got to do is communicate effectively with the community and we've got to take notice of that because what we seem to be doing at the moment is not implementing their views. Recent documents appear to be going in the opposite direction to what the community wants. "What people have clearly said is they don't want our beautiful environment and this unique area destroyed. We don't want to become like suburban Melbourne." The new council will consider several big planning matters during this term including the controversial Gisborne Futures project and Riddells Creek's Amess Road housing development. Both planning matters have attracted huge community interest.
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New councillors sworn in
Macedon Ranges Shire's new council was officially sworn in at a ceremony livestreamed from council's Gisborne Administration Centre last Monday. Macedon Ranges Shire Council's acting chief executive officer John Nevins congratulated all elected councillors and said he looked forward to working with them. "I'd like to extend a welcome to returning councillors Jennifer Anderson, Janet Pearce and Bill West, former councillors Rob Guthrie and Geoff Neil, and to welcome new councillors Dominic Bonanno, Annette Death, Anne Moore and Mark Ridgeway into their new roles," he said.
"I'd also like to thank outgoing councillors Henry Bleeck, Natasha Gayfer, Roger Jukes, Mandi Mees, Helen Radnedge and Andrew Twaits for their combined service and contribution to the shire during their terms. I wish them well for the future." Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the ceremony was attended by councillors and council staff only. The mayor will be elected at a scheduled council meeting in Gisborne on Monday November 23, with the new council's next meeting to be then held on Wednesday November 25. These meetings will be livestreamed and recorded. Contact details for councillors are now available online: mrsc.vic.gov.au/councillors
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Jeff Leech of Castlemaine’s Leech’s Transport is pictured with two of their trucks that are a regular feature at the annual truck event. In a tribute to the trucking industry of Australia and the people who have kept the wheels turning during an extraordinary year, the Castlemaine Rotary Club is conducting a 'reverse' truck convoy from Campbells Creek this Sunday. Truck Show coordinator Kerry Anderson said that while the local Rotary Club might not have been able to conduct their 32nd consecutive Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show in the manner they were accustomed to, they were committed to keeping the spirit of the popular event alive. "We encourage the community to cheer on the truckies that have loyally delivered the materials, products and services we all rely on during a challenging year," she said. Among those set to feature will be local trucks from Leech's Transport, which has been a long-
time supporter of the show, and a 'Richmond FC themed truck'. A series of online speakers is also being planned. Zoom links can be found on the Truck Show's website: www.castlemainetruckshow.com On Wednesday November 25 at 7pm the Castlemaine Pioneers and Old Residents Association is giving a sneak preview of their exhibition rescheduled for 2021, The History of Transport in the Mount Alexander Shire. "Leech's Transport will also feature as part of this unique exhibition," Ms Anderson said. On the afternoon of Sunday November 29, from 1pm through to 3.30pm, there will be guest speakers, interviews with local trucking identities and the announcement of the photo competition and raffle.
The convoy and many of the events will also be live-streamed on the Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show Facebook page. As this is normally the Rotary Club's major fundraising event for the year, an online donation platform has also been set up - www.trybooking.com/au/donate/castlemainerotary - so the community can still contribute to the projects that Rotary supports each year. It is important to note that this year the convoy will run in reverse and over a longer distance so spectators can spread out and be safely distanced. From 9am onwards the convoy will commence at Campbells Creek and spectators should look out for the trucks along the Campbells Creek Main Road, into Johnstone Street, and finally heading north up Barker Street Castlemaine.
Agricultural and pastoral shows in the Macedon Ranges have the chance to apply state government funding to bounce back from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Applications are now open for the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants 2020-21, with grants now able to fund up to 90 per cent of the total project costs. Other changes to the guidelines for this year include support for projects that encourage remote community participation and those that enhance community safety such as hygiene and sanitisation stations. The grants provide successful applicants with up to $10,000 for infrastructure development and business activities to celebrate Victoria's agricultural communities, practices, industry and produce. Grants may be used to upgrade or build new facilities including judging areas, staging or display areas, or for public amenities for multi-purpose community use. The money may also be used for business activities that assist in the planning of events. Applications are open now until Tuesday December 1. For more information, visit the Agriculture Victoria website.
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this Sunday November 29 from 2pm-5pm. There will be refreshments, music and great company, and you will get an exclusive sneak peek of the Hub's upcoming exhibition: a retrospective of botanist and artist John S. Turner. The Hub is also running a 'friendship drive' to kick-start their recovery from lockdown and build their list of wonderful supporters. To be a Friend in 2021, it's a donation of $15, or free for Friends under 18. Visit www.newsteadartshub.org to register to attend and find out more about the Friends program. Registrations are limited due to COVID restrictions.
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Come relax and enjoy Lucky for us in central Vic, the weather has at long last begun to feel a little like late spring. Mind you, it has taken its time but it is a case of better late than never when we remember that we have delightful outdoor dining and social drinking places we are now allowed to visit. One such place to relax and enjoy right now is the new Garden Bar at The Malmsbury. Open Wednesday-Sunday, it features an outdoors bar on Friday nights and weekends, plus Friday night dinners and lunches and dinners on the weekend. Other days you can order and pick up your drinks from inside the pub. Right now (and this can change at any time) it can seat up to 45 people and as well as being open to anyone who would like to be there, it is available for functions such as Christmas break-ups. It seems time are a-changing, thank goodness!
Fook Shing is enticing customers to come back for more with a new a la carte menu that still features some old favourites such as crab custard, chilli-fired squid, crispy fried pork belly plus some new additions that are even now nudging their way in the lineup to become customer favourites. Plus there are two banquet options if you want to make selecting easy. And as we are all living in hope that Kyneton’s weather will get a little more spring in its step, Fook’s deck is open for lunch dining, Thursday through until Sunday, provided the sun god doesn’t go on leave again (it’s working from home when its time comes to grace central Victoria we believe!) But don’t despair, Fook’s interior is open lunch and dinner so nobody need freeze while pursing the menu of Asian-inspired exotics.
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Shop, skate, eat and celebrate! Early this coming Friday evening, Christmas is arriving in Woodend. Proudly called the Woodend Traders’ Twilight Evening, it promises to be a thorough town spectacle that will not only entertain but solve all your festive gift-giving dilemmas within a few short hours. And because outdoor dining space will be extended for the evening to cope with the expected influx of shoppers, all your Friday evening dinner wants and needs will be met... Christmas shopping done and everyone happy with dinner, you can’t ask more than that! The twilight event is the highlight of the year for the traders in Woodend. Last year was just fabulous and everyone benefited from shopping locally. And in these times, there’s no better way of expressing the Christmas spirit, is there? This year there will be some totally fab entertainment on hand. It’s the traders’ way of saying ‘thank-you’ to locals who have made the effort to support them through what has been a very tough year. Of course, there will be a few changes because of COVID, but nothing will be left out. Music will be performed but not throughout the street as was the case last year. At this stage it will be contained to the food venues and melodic sounds will waft across Woodend’s late spring twilight air. Many of the shops opening for the event will offer special buys and ‘giveaways’ to shoppers so do keep an eye out for these. Word also has it that Santa will be found in a grotto, so keep an eye out for that too if you will have little ones
on tow. A scavenger hunt for kids is also being planned so there will be plenty to amuse the young fry. A roller skate rink will be on the go, too. Kids can take along their own skates for this or they can be provided and it’s free. It’s hoped the Woodend Christmas tree for which crochet granny squares have been made will be ready for its launch while another must-see will be the traders’ Christmas windows. Each year they are becoming more and more competitive to produce the most eye-catching display, so have a look and judge for yourself. A variety of street stalls run by community groups will also be up and running to provide not only those extra funds, but an extra dose of Christmas fun. The evening will begin as the week’s work finishes and run until late to give people plenty of time to shop and enjoy.
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A good time on eight wheels! With a love of quad skates, an unreasonable attachment to summer festivals and a penchant for dressing up, the Malt Shop Be Bop Hop Roller Arena crew couldn’t help but dream of a day where all festivals would sport a roller skating floor where folk could dance, sing, play and have a good time on eight wheels. Join them in the fun - BYO or use theirs - you’ll love it! People of all ages are invited to get their party on, in an inclusive and welcoming space. Part performance; part voyeur’s dream, this engaging space encourages people to step out of their comfort zones and into a world where interactivity is the art of the beast.
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Maison Maloa is a licensed cafe, gift homeware & providore business in the heart of Woodend.
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So go along and enjoy their Christmas-themed rink whether you glide like Torvill and Dean or stagger like a newborn Bambi ... they have coaches on hand to give you tips, and kids bring a lid (helmet) so you can skate safety and mind your noggin while egg nogging.
Shop until you drop in this kids toy shop 96a High Street, Woodend Phone 5427 3237
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Ask the experts ... Q: :
I have a home loan that has an offset that I do not use and I pay a fee each year for the offset loan. If I do not use the offset account, are there loans with lower rates and fees? A: Yes - most banks offer a "basic" loan which are usually loans that have lower rates and low or no fees compared to an offset home loan. If you do not use the "extra bells and whistles" of your current loan, consider changing the loan to a basic home loan and the savings in interest and fees may be substantial for you.
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Q: Can I use our own recycled material or material that is on an existing fence? A: Absolutely we love working with recycled material to give it a new lease on life. We can work with what you have from re vamping your existing fence to pulling it down and re attaching any good quality material back to the new fence. We are more than happy to work with any old materials that you have to create the desired look you are after.
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Q: What does your Women s Wellness Clinic offer? A: Our Women s Wellness Clinic is a premium health service offering dedicated, extended appointments provided by women s health experts.
Our GPs can offer assistance with: Women s Health Checks, Breast Healthcare, Continence, Contraception, Fertility & Preconception Care, Genital Skin & Vaginal
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Our team recommend that you have your septic tank cleaned or desludged at least every 3 years by EPA licensed wastewater experts (like us). This is important to ensure your septic tank continues to serve your home or business effectively for as long as possible. We are available for emergencies over the holidays but it would be best to have it done to avoid the emergency.
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Q. What are your options if you think you have been unfairly dismissed? A. If you have been dismissed from your employment, and you think that your dismissal was unfair, you may be
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Q: Is a grant of probate always required when someone dies? A: : No. It will depend on what assets have been left, and the requirements of the institutions holding those assets. If you’ve been named
as executor in a Will or are the next of kin of someone who has died without a Will, it’s a good idea to get legal advice about whether a grant is required and if so, the steps and costs involved. Call Luisa McGrath at Grainger Legal on (03) 5407 0161 for a free initial consultation.
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Hypnosis for a sensible Christmas
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The festive season is coming up! Will you enjoy yourself sensibly, or put on weight and then try to make those New Year resolutions about trimming back all that Christmas excess? We’re approaching the time of year when all our best intentions of eating wisely tend to disappear up the chimney, and we end up just putting on more weight which is harder than ever to get rid of again, says Marianne Pattinson of Kyneton Hypno Therapies. “We are expected by our friends and family to join in to eat the festive goodies. It’s an annual ritual. We’ve enjoyed it since our childhoods. In fact it may be one of our best childhood memories,” Marianne says. “And all the smells and sounds (tinkling music about reindeers and sleighs and such)
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reinforce its impact. So, we do our ‘duty’, weaken, eat too much sweet, fattening food and drink, and put on even more weight,” Marianne says. So, she suggests, give yourself a special Christmas present this year - a solution to this problem! At Kyneton Hypno Therapies, you can access weight-loss hypnosis sessions that give you the ‘tools’ necessary to navigate the path through the festive season, without putting on more weight! And helps you to actually lose weight, and gain health, in the New Year. And, as a special gift, Marianne is giving $100 off weight loss, quit smoking or birthing hypnosis this December. (See advert for contact details.)
Back to life after COVID pause In Woodend at The Australasian Yoga Institute, also locally known as the ‘The Blue Lady Studio’ (unfortunately now minus the blue lady who after 25 years greeting clients
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crumbled in the winter cold), life is resuming after the COVID pause. “We are accepting massages, and our yoga classes are looking good - both restorative and hatha on zoom and each month in our studio,” says institute principal Jahne HopeWilliams. “We also have our ever-popular tarot art classes. “Also on zoom are our yoga philosophy classes studying sutra and gita. We started these at the beginning of COVID isolation and have kept them because people asked us to. “In the studio we have reintroduced our restorative and hatha classes. Because of COVID restrictions we have kept them at a maximum of four students per class. This is almost a private class, and our students are loving the one-on-one attention,” Jahne says. Massages have been re-introduced with all COVID-safe requirements in place. Jahne is a trained and insured massage/bowen therapist. She uses bowen, hot stones, therapeutic touch, PPT, and a deeper massage if required. To join in any or all of the classes go to www. yogabeautiful.com.au Details, dates and times of all classes are listed on the home page, or in drop downs in the menu.
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Eating to go blind
“People are eating themselves blind. Of all the consequences of eating too much sugar, blindness is probably the one that least springs to mind… yet it is one of the most debilitating,” says Dr James Muecke AM, ophthalmologist, The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists spokesperson and Australian of the Year 2020. The ASO is urging people to drastically reduce their sugar intake in order to avoid potential blindness and is reminding people, that diabetes, and indeed blindness due to diabetes, is not only treatable but preventable. Nearly one in 10 Australians are impacted by diabetes, and diabetesrelated eye disease is the leading cause of blindness among working age adults. Shockingly, the longer you suffer from diabetes, the more likely you are to develop damage to the retina.
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Achieve those fitness goals
Now it has reopened, Eclipse Gym in Kyneton is bounding, in no small part thanks to some fantastic renos earlier this year now able to be enjoyed. The group fitness room is now lined with mirrors and a high-density rubber floor, which means your fitness routine can be carried out in a modern and flexible facility. That, along with Eclipse management’s commitment to provide clients with the best customer service and the best gym equipment, means that this is the gym to help you get and keep your fitness goals. In line with a COVID-safe plan Eclipse is also committed to providing clients with wipes, disinfectant spray and hand sanitiser
for all members to use at multiple stations around the gym. The Eclipse team is so grateful to all members for making the effort to wipe down equipment after use to keep everyone safe. More new equipment will be arriving at Eclipse soon so stay tuned to find out what and when it is. Go along to Eclipse to meet Brad and Samuel and let them help you achieve your fitness goals in time for summer. They also offer personal training and exercise physiology services to meet every customer’s needs. Weekly memberships at Eclipse begin at just $10 per week. To keep up to date with all their offers, like them on Facebook - just search Eclipse Gym.
“Our sugar-laden diet is responsible for more disease and death than inactivity, alcohol and smoking combined,” Dr Muecke says. “Minimising your intake of sugar and highly processed foods, which also helps to control your blood pressure, can dramatically reduce the risk of developing diabetesrelated blindness or slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy once established.” It is also vitally important that people who suffer from diabetes have regular eye checks. “Well over half of the 1.7 million people with diabetes in Australia aren’t have their sightsaving eye checks,” Dr Muecke explains. “A regular test with an eye health professional can help detect diabetes-related eye disease in its infancy and make treatment less invasive and much more successful.”
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Is an asthma storm brewing? derstorm asthma plans in place. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says it is advising people that it is best to have such a plan at the ready. Thunderstorm asthma is caused by large amounts of whole pollen grains being pulled up into the clouds of an evolving thunderstorm. Small pollen allergen particles are released into the air in the cold dry outflows from the storm and arrive at ground level where they are breathed into people’s lungs. Acting RACGP president, associate professor Ayman Shenouda, says there is no time to lose getting that plan ready. “October to December is thunderstorm asthma season and right now parts of the country are at high risk,” he says. “Those at increased risk of thunderstorm asthma are thought to be people with a histo-
ry of asthma, undiagnosed asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis as well as people with a rye grass or pollen allergy. “Just because you have not had thunderstorm asthma before does not mean you are out of the woods. “People with allergic rhinitis who have never experienced asthma before can experience bronchospasm during certain thunderstorms. So please take this seriously because thunderstorm asthma can strike without warning.” Professor Shenouda says people should consult their GP and have a plan in place. “Please make sure you are prepared because this condition can be deadly,” he says. “There is no need to panic but it is vital to consult with your GP on how to best manage your condition if you are a person at increased risk of thunderstorm asthma.”
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New Mentally Healthy Workplace guides to support the mental health and wellbeing of workers and businesses during, and after, COVID-19 is being supported by the National Mental Health Commission.The commission is a founding member of the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance, a group of 15 organisations from business, union, community, government and mental health sectors who have worked together along with Ahead for Business to produce national evidence-based and easy-to-use information for employers.Recognising that workplaces, as well as managers and employees, have been impacted differently since the onset of the pandemic, the guides look to provide relevant information according to business size. The guides respond to the compounded impacts of the pandemic on people’s mental health and wellbeing, as well as the need to operate businesses during the economic recovery. They enable workplaces to actively support the mental health of workers, understand their obligations, and inform employees of available mental health services. You can download the resources at www. mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/mentallyhealthyworkplacesduring-covid-19.
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Akari offers yoga and fitness for all
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paced classes like gentle yoga, beginners yoga and yin yoga. There are more energetic classes like the brand-new barre classes, power yoga and pilates. There are live classes in studio or classes live streamed seven days a week so you can join from the comfort of your own home. For detailed class and membership information head to wwww.akariyogafitness.com.au or email info@akariyogafitness.com.au
Australia’s first national autism helpline is now available for Victoria. It has been launched by Autism peak body Amaze. Victoria is one of the first states and territories in Australia to have access to Autism Connect. It will be rolled out nationally by May 2021. It’s estimated there are more than 200,000 autistic Australians, of which more than 50,000 are Victorians. Autism Connect is a free telephone helpline, email and webchat service, developed by Amaze and funded by the NDIS, that provides information, advice, and referrals to support autistic people of all ages, their families and support networks. The service is a one-stop-shop, providing a range of information including guidance on assessment and diagnosis, approaching a school to provide the right adjustments, support with applying to the NDIS, and much more. Autism Connect can be contacted on 1300 308 699, Monday-Friday, from 8am-7pm. Webchat is also available via www.amaze.org.au
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It’s been a long and challenging year and lockdown has left so many people feeling exhausted, anxious and depleted. Akari Yoga and Fitness (formerly Illuminate Yoga) in Kyneton has continued to provide online classes for the community since the very beginning of lockdown in March and has been a lifeline for many who have loved the routine and regular movement to keep them fit, healthy and calm. Now they have some exciting news, they’re back open and bigger and better. The studio has had a facelift, has a new name and they’ve introduced barre classes to their timetable as well. Akari Yoga and Fitness is the only boutique studio in Kyneton and surrounds offering a unique blend of yoga, barre and pilates classes. It is a bright, beautiful space with a relaxed vibe and friendly, supportive teachers and people. Akari’s mission is to create a place where you can focus on you, move and nourish your mind, body and spirit and strengthen from the inside out, mentally and physically. With a focus on self-care, balance and having fun, you’ll look forward to every class and feeling strong and empowered. If you’re feeling a bit stiff and rusty and looking for something to ease yourself back into some movement and yoga, Akari offers slower-
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SUPER QUIZ?
OPINIONS
Local knowledge (1 point)
1. Rosie Annear was elected to represent which ward in Mount Alexander at the 2020 elections? 2. What political party does Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell represent? 3. Where is Mica Grange located? 4. What is the name of Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s new rubbish bin/waste mascot?
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5. In what Macedon Ranges town would you find Golf Course Hill?
General knowledge (1 point)
6. How many kangaroos feature on Australia’s current $1 coin? 7. Who was the AFL premiership winner of 2015? (Bonus point: name the runnerup) 8. In which order, from left to right, do the three colours of the French national flag appear? 9. Who penned the following books that were later adapted for the screen: The Green Mile, Under the Dome and Secret Window?
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Huntly Barton, Kyneton
Alison Edwards, Castlemaine
A new housing estate of 87 residences has been approved in Harpers Lane, south of Kyneton. This means that between Kyneton, Tylden, Malmsbury and Trentham there could be more than 1000 house sites available for sale that will impact on the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant. Coliban Water tells us its plant can cope with projected population growth until 2040. Yet mid-October this year CW announced that its pond system was at bursting point after two days of rain. In the past it has blamed the threat to the pond system on the volumes of water coming from the industrial area of Kyneton.CW has admitted that the problem also comes from the invasion of stormwater into sewage system at the pump station at Jeffrey Street and the above towns. This threat to the pond system means that ultimately CW will need to dispense C Class water (high in nutrients, E coli and pathogens) into the river via Snipes Creek. It was banned from using this creek in 2007. CW has been caught out this way six times since 2007, it was nearly seven just three weeks ago. Discussions with our West Ward councillors revealed they were unaware of the severity of problems at the KWRP. When housing developments are put to council, it is CW that has the final say on whether it has the capacity to cope with more sewage. CW keeps telling us that it is spending $15 to $17 million on the KWRP and when completed there will never again be a dump of trade wastewater into the Campaspe. I suspect that this is a folly, unfortunately a folly that will ensure the Campaspe River continues to be one of the most polluted rivers in Australia. There are numerous water authorities in Victoria that are looking at new and innovative processes to sustainably deal with growing demands. CW has no vision other than to pollute.
I hope our newly elected councillors have a clear vision for the future. Castlemaine now and in the near future needs both affordable, accessible housing and a new supermarket. Why not use the flat land along the creek for village-style housing for the elderly, the disabled and even for single-person dwellings and re-site the proposed supermarket? This would keep the centre of Castlemaine more pedestrian friendly and maintain its character while including, rather than distancing, the elderly or the disabled. Without affordable housing we will lose the breadth of population as the rising property prices in Castlemaine exclude all bar wealthy retirees and treechangers. Other Victorian regional towns like Beechworth, Yackandandah and Kyneton have the convenience of a large supermarket but have kept their atmosphere and character by siting these off the main thoroughfare. Indeed, in many European towns, you need to look closely to find the supermarket but they are certainly there and not suffering from their lack of prominence. Local shops and specialty businesses benefit by being more prominent and front of mind. The current supermarket proposal is nearly twice as large as the original suggestion and runs the risk of swamping that part of town. It would mean more car parking, more traffic congestion, more trucks making deliveries etc. I expect there will need to be traffic lights for safe access to the state school and the rest of town. Forest Street and the limitations of Forest Creek limit the possibilities for safe access to the site. The size of the proposed building will ensure that despite plans to soften the facade it will dominate that stretch of Forest Street. I think the current proposed plan is so far from the original use of the site that it should be re-thought.
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Contrary to the claims made in Lois Murphy's letter ('Responsible actions', Opinions, November 17), the grant application for the fitting out of a vet room to provide free and low-cost vet care to pet owners in financial hardship was applied for in December 2019 with the knowledge of the MAAW committee. I wrote the grant submission as a MAAW volunteer together with the shelter manager and we kept the president and the committee member managing major projects at the shelter informed. Acceptance of the grant was signed by the vice-president, who was then acting president, in May 2020, before his resignation from the committee in June. With the sudden resignations of four key committee members - the president, vicepresident, treasurer and a member - and the subsequent appointments of op shop volunteers, the committee later decided to reject the state government grant for $91,000. Maree Edwards MP has secured a six-month extension to give the committee time to reconsider their decision. Figures are being prepared to demonstrate to the committee that the vet service at the shelter is viable. It would be a great pity if our community lost this chance to have low-cost vet services available at the shelter, especially should a decision be made before the AGM, which has been deferred to February. I applaud and respect the work of volunteers at the op shop and at the shelter. As one of the founders of MAAW, I helped to establish the first op shop and I worked hard to make it and the shelter succeed during my two years on the committee serving as president and treasurer. It is my dearest wish that both parts of the organisation continue to work to the one goal of animal welfare in our community.
Economy a part only Politicians like to say we live in an economy. I think it is more accurate to say we live in a society in which family, friends, love, kindness and empathy are important and of which the economy is a part only. The COVID-19 lockdown resulted in fragmentation of society with an increase in suicides and an increase in mental health problems, which the Productivity Commission asserted was costing $273,000 per day or $10 billion per annum. I would suggest that for all the reasons that Barbara Ashworth ('Immediate impact', Opinions, November 10) and Tony Anderson ('History repeats', Opinions, November 17) mention, a second supermarket would be destructive for the wellbeing of all of us. Tony Bell ('Give people a choice', Opinions, November 17) mentions an increase in employment during the building phase, but when the building is complete employment totals may decrease because of the small businesses lost. He also asserts that everyone "does their bit" for the environment.I can see very little evidence for "everyone" helping. I didn't realise that the incoming supermarket would be donating millions of dollars to us. Many farmers for one would dispute this. I thought they came to make a profit. So may I add my voice to the many who say "no second supermarket".
Another bad choice Jill Loorham, Castlemaine I agree with Tony Anderson in his opposition to the sanctioning by local authorities of the building of a supermarket on the currently empty block that faces the Castlemaine Primary School. Any 'yes' decision by authorities beggars belief. This
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is the most beautiful entry location to our much-loved town of Castlemaine. I've worried for more years than I can remember about what use this site would eventually be used for. The space and location is an environmentalist's nightmare of fears for what might happen, and an investor's dream in terms of 'location, location, location'. Just ask a local real estate agent. It is my fervent hope and long-term wish that the building of an Aldi or a Coles or a Woolworths supermarket on this site is wishful thinking by all the pro-development lobbyists whose schemes are all about profit in this fair town and elsewhere. If the site actually must be built upon at all, I hope that something of great beauty and significance in local sandstone, granite, timber and glass - perhaps a multipurpose community facility or better still, a small additional multi-use facility to be used by the local school and other local entities - is built, surrounded by gracious oaks for summer shade. I care very much that many local citizens drive to Bendigo or Kyneton to do their shopping. This sort of shallow thinking is based on petrol still being sufficiently cheap and available - and a 'bugger them all' attitude to local retailers, including supermarkets, cafes and hardware stores, to name but a few of our local well-intentioned retail businesses. Councillors and citizens, if you care about this community, do not support another bloody big, impersonal supermarket on this potentially beautiful site. Protest now... before it's too late.
More choice needed Susan Albert, Harcourt I write in response to Barb Ashworth's letter re the new supermarket ('Immediate impact', Opinions, November 10). 1. There is more than one entrance to Castlemaine. 2. We need choice of labels and price. This we don't have at present. 3. Many drive to shop and we need the extra parking. 4. Drive around the outer areas of the town and look at the many housing estates in Castlemaine, Newstead and Harcourt. 5. The population is growing and we need more shops. 6. Shopping elsewhere - I shop elsewhere for food other than meat because very few businesses set up CovidSafe shopping or were not advised on what was appropriate. Editor's note: Castlemaine district businesses have shown great resilience during this time, putting CovidSafe practices in place and many offering pick up or home deliveries. Mount Alexander Shire Council has worked closely with local businesses to make sure they had their CovidSafe plans in place upon reopening.
Tourism attraction reopens Following a $250,000 investment from the Victorian Government, The Blowhole in Hepburn Regional Park has reopened with a new viewing area and visitor access trails. The Blowhole is an old goldminer's tunnel that produces an impressive spout of water when the Sailors Creek water level is high. Set on the Goldfields Track, the visitor area was severely damaged during a rainfall and flooding event in 2016. Following geotechnical assessments, site design and careful construction on the challenging terrain, the popular visitor site is once again open to the public.
Super Quiz answers: 1. Castlemaine. 2. Labor. 3. Sutton Grange. 4. Kerby. 5. Woodend. 6. Five. 7. Hawthorn. Bonus point: West Coast. 8. Blue, white and red. 9. Stephen King. 10. Sixteen - that’s eight for each side.
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A grand Victorian Doriston c1895 takes its place as one of Castlemaine’s most admired homes and is a grand example of family living on a 1012sqm north facing allotment, just a step into town. The ornate brick façade with its wide verandah, intricate wrought ironwork and bay windows hint of the period features that are found throughout the home including soaring ceilings with ornate ceiling roses and original cornices, beautifully detailed leadlight windows, full height double hung sash windows and marble and timber fireplace surrounds. The property transitions from grand formal lounge and dining rooms, to a more contemporary open plan family area and cleverly integrated lower level with a second living area opening to the north facing rear garden. This substantial home comprises the generous entry foyer and hallway, grand formal dining room and adjoining lounge room, main bedroom with full length windows and marble surround open fire place, adjoining bathroom, library with beautiful casement leadlight windows and open fire place, large studio/office space with sink. Transitioning to the rear of the home are two further bedrooms, one with French doors opening to the rear verandah, and a second family bathroom. The welcoming kitchen with timber cabinetry, 900mm stove, and island bench overlooks the casual meals area and opens to the wrap around deck with views across the township and beyond. Downstairs one discovers a fourth bedroom, second north facing living room, plus huge cellar of two rooms, laundry and third toilet. Driveway access to workshop with power, landscaped gardens, established fruit trees, raised vegetable beds and chook shed plus 15,000 litre water tank. Gas ducted heating and reverse cycle air-conditioning unit.
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Doriston - one of the town s most admired homes 49 Campbell Street Castlemaine Contact Agent Cantwell Property Castlemaine Genevieve Cantwell / 0418 362 270 5472 1133
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for sale Doriston c.1895 49 Campbell Street, Castlemaine One of Castlemaine’s most admired homes on 1012sqm block. Period features incl soaring ceilings, ornate ceiling roses, leadlighting, marble & timber fireplaces. Comprises: grand formal living rooms, kitchen/ casual dining, 4 beds, 2 baths, study, studio, family room opens to rear garden. Garage/workshop, landscaped gardens, fruit trees.
Stylish and Sustainable 1F Roalies Place, Campbells Creek New build with quality finishes on a low maintenance block. Featuring: wide entry foyer, gallery hallway, sliding doors to outdoor entertaining area, 3 beds, main with wir & ensuite, family bathroom, powder room, open plan kitchen, family area, solid fuel heating/wood storage, sep laundry. Double garage, store room, 5KW solar system.
1960s Family Home 1 Lawson Parade, Castlemaine Much loved home on a corner allotment of 960sqm features: spacious sitting room, adjoining dining area and updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 3 bedrooms, original bathroom, sep laundry, single garage with workshop under the original roofline, north facing yard with 2 garden sheds, plus gas heating and reverse cycle unit.
$675,000 View By Appointment Contact Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003
$565,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
Contemporary Style 25 Farnsworth Street, Castlemaine Contemporary style on 1131sqm allotment walking distance to town, this custom built home features double glazing, timber floors in living areas. Features: entry hallway, 3 beds with robes, main with ensuite, central bathroom, sep toilet, study nook, kitchen/living area with balcony to capture the views. Side entry from carport to mud room/laundry.
Downsize or Invest 32 Maldon Road, McKenzie Hill Family home on 950sqm block comprises: entry to formal living area, main bedroom with wir & ensuite, kitchen adjoining dining/living area, 2 bedrooms with robes, family bathroom, sep toilet, laundry, s/ system air conditioner, ducted heating, 1.5kw solar system, double garage. Garden with entertaining area, established trees, shed & water tank.
Nuggetty Vineyard 280 Maldon Shelbourne Road, Maldon Lifestyle property of winery, grazing land, 2 selfcontained buildings and shedding. Homestead style house comprises open plan living/kitchen, 2 beds and bathroom. Second residence currently cellar door sales, comprises kitchen/dining/living area, sep office, two upstairs bedrooms. Adjoining large shed & cool room, plus 3 dams,3 phase power.
Contact Agent View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
$920,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
$560,000 View By Appointment Contact Brooke Ginnivan 0418 856 540
Contact Agent View By Appointment Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644
t: 5472 1133 cantwellproperty.com.au
KN253876
275 Barker Street, Castlemaine
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A3 B1 C3
13 Powle Street, Kyneton
A3 B1 C1
1 Beauchamp Street, Kyneton
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• Location, location, location with walk to Schools, Aquatic Centre & Piper Street • Lounge has reverse cycle split system and modern kitchen • Feaures gas ducted heating and solar panels • Gazebo to entertain outdoors and handyman workshop • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to a end all inspections
For Sale $539,000 Web
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Fantastic location Original home built by local builders Land size 832m2 Walking distance to town centre A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to a end all inspections
Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508
jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au
A4 B1 C6
557 Redesdale Road, Edgecombe
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• Charming weatherboard home on 32.5 acres • Many original features including high ceilings, timber floor boards and leadlight windows • Colourful manicured gardens, established trees, plants and hedges • A short drive to the Township of Kyneton • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to a end all inspections
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For Sale 1,200,000 Web
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Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508
jennifer.perce@kyneton.rh.com.au
Kyneton 5422 2678 13 High St, Kyneton rh.com.au/kyneton
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For Sale $490,000 Web
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Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508
jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au
THINKING OF SELLING!! Dean Clements Licensed Estate Agent 0413 870 656
PROPERTIES WANTED NOW!! If you are thinking of selling in Gisborne and surrounding areas please call now to book your free no obligation appraisal. We have buyers!!
KN254135
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Space in a great location
28 Etty Street Castlemaine A much loved home with views to Mt Alexander, offering 3 generous bedrooms, a separate living, dining and kitchen area with gas heating and electric air conditioning. Externally, the large back yard provides the new owner with endless potential.
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area that opens to a large verandah-pergola area with a northern garden aspect.The property has native and decidous trees, roses, pathways, and terrific shedding and facilities including- 10.6m x 7.5m - four car garage plus 6m x 6m garage/workshop- 8m x 8m garden hothouse plus 3m x 3m garden shed - 45,000 litres tank water plus town water connected - Power connected with plus 5kw of solar Enjoy country life with great space and position.
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By prior registration $420,000 614 sqm approx 0433 772 033
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Enjoy country living with an acre on the edge town 78 Allans Road, Maldon $598,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811
46 Wright Street Elphinstone A wonderful light filled home with a great floorplan. Offering open plan living, a northwest facing deck, solar hot water & a split system for heating/cooling. The fully fenced gardens are lovely & low maintenance with plenty of space & a pretty outlook.
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By prior registration $665,000 4,000 sqm approx 0433 772 033 KN254181
Positioned an easy 2km from the shops, this level one acre property has an established treed setting with town services, a north facing rear and garaging for up to six cars!Nestled in the picturesque garden, the brick veneer homestead has large windows to enjoy the country outlook and the living space comprises three bedrooms with robes, main and ensuite bathrooms, a generous lounge with wood fireplace, adjoining dining room, central kitchen and family
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Virgin Hills where it all began This is an iconic and special vineyard that pioneered the Macedon Ranges wine producing region when it was established by the celebrated restaurateur and vigneron Tom Lazar in 1968. The vineyard has a rich history and reputation for producing superb wines in one of the coolest grape growing regions of Australia. The famous wine writer, judge and critic James Halliday once wrote of this wine estate that “Virgin Hills always defied the odds and the gods”. Its wine gained a great reputation and on the night the vineyard was sold to Vincorp in the late ‘90s Halliday wrote that he opened a bottle of 1973 Virgin Hills “partly as a toast to all of those who have made the business what it is today...the almost limpidly pure and wonderfully fragrant wine was a sheer pleasure to drink...” Today, features at Virgin Hills include approximately 24 acres of established vines with varieties including shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, malbec, merlot and chardonnay, five dams, a former restaurant, winery and accommodation infrastructure (all in need of substantial repair) and seven separate titles. Only approximately 85km (65 minutes) Melbourne Airport and 105km (85 minutes) Melbourne CBD. View by private appointment.
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353 acres, 24 (approx) under vine. Originally established by Tom Lazar in 1968 292 Salisbury Road Lauriston $2,300,000 Keatings Real Estate 5427 2999
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Muckleford
$745,000
158 Castlemaine - Maldon Road LIGHT AND SPACIOUS HOMESTEAD ON 6 ACRES - JUST 5.5KM TO THE TRAIN STATION AND SHOPS!
4A2B 3C
Just 5.5km from the Train Station and shops in Castlemaine, this solid master built Brick Homestead features a terracotta tile roof and a light filled designed with large windows to enjoy the country garden outlook. The property has town water, 2KW solar power, and gas boosted solar hot water. The home features 4 bedrooms with robes, main and ensuite bathrooms, 2 light filled living areas, a large kitchen with lots of storage, and a wood fire, split system air, ducted evaporative cooling and gas heating too. The gardens and grounds feature verandahs from the home, pathways, a double garage under the roof line, separate workshop, in-ground, solar heated pool, and many native gardens which brings the birdlife in around the home. There are is 75,000 litres tank water, raised wicking bed veggie boxes, and a 5 acre grazing paddock with lots of plantings that provide privacy to the home. At the front gate, there is garbage collection and school bus pick up. This rural property offers a very special atmosphere so close to Castlemaine.
COUNTRY CHARACTER WITH A MODERN FINISH POSITIONED ON PICTURESQUE CHURCH STREET!
2A1B 2C
Quietly positioned on picturesque Church Street, this modern, country cottage could be your perfect country retreat! The character inspired Modern Miners Cottage features a traditional verandah entry and a lovely rear decked balcony that overlooks the garden and countryside. The home comprises double glazed windows, a central hallway, 2 double bedrooms with robes and double hung windows, a sleek bathroom with large bath and shower, open plan living-dining with large French doors that open out to the balcony, plus a classic white kitchen that is well finished and appointed with a dishwasher, stainless steel cooker and reverse cycle air. Sited on the large allotment there is space to further build-on or enhance to your taste and style. The grounds measure 3,000m2 (3/4 acre) and include town water, power, shade trees and a small garden pond. Isolate in style with tranquility at your doorstep and Castlemaine/Chewton very close too.
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Castlemaine
$735,000
92 Duke Street
BEAUTIFUL WATERFALL ART DECO HOME CIRCA 1954 A SOLID CLASSIC WITH SO MUCH SPACE!
3A1B 5C
A true architectural masterpiece from the 1950s, craftsman built and still as good as the day it was finished, this super classic home features curved metal windows that let much natural light in and showcase the 1950s era. Positioned on the rise of Wesley Hill on 1,092m2 with corner access, this is a truly special and versatile property that has been preserved and enhanced by just 2 long standing owners. A Castlemaine slate entry patio leads through a double set of original doors with original patterned glass. There is a formal hallway and lounge room both with ornate ceilings, a fireplace/gas log fire, adjoining dining room with reverse cycle air and patterned glass double doors and adjoining classic modern kitchen with quality stone bench and modern appliances. The home has 3 double bedrooms, 2 with robes, 2 with curved windows, a smartly styled bathroom with bath, shower and toilet, plus there is a sun room, large laundry with storage and a second toilet accessible from the garden. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be the 3rd custodian of this timeless, classic home and enjoy the many benefits of its style, space and position.
Rob Waller Director
$495,000
2 Church Street
$515,000
10 Silver Street
FAMILY LIVING AT ITS BEST - POOL, GARAGE AND GARDENS - ENJOY IT ALL!
3A1B 4C
This well maintained rendered home is situated in quiet Silver Street and offers its new owners the very best in family living. The home offers a comfortable lounge room with split system, central kitchen with wall oven and gas cooking, adjoining dining room with sliding door to outside, three good sized bedrooms with robes, bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. The home has ducted heating as well. Outside has the whole family catered for with a huge alfresco deck perfect for entertaining, an in-ground pool, a double garage and double carport positioned within established grounds and gardens. Side access to the rear yard is perfect for caravan/boat storage. So close to the centre of Castlemaine, and with Campbells Creek’s Primary School, Parks, Bushlands and nearby facilities, this nicely established property is a complete package!
0418 571 130
0408 571 131
0417 564 697
Brett Tweed Sales
Blasi Mulholland
Jennifer Bendeich
Jasmine Allan
Kirsty Mulholland
Catrina Weiss
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Narelle Waller Director
Campbells Creek
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167 Barker Street, Castlemaine (03) 5470 5811 30A Main Street, Maldon (03) 5475 1055
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KN253900
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Fryerstown
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54 Conlans Road MERINDAH
$935,000
caine.com.au
KN254192
Call Paul Caine 0407 393 900 now for viewing details
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Simply gorgeous Set in one of central Victoria’s most sought after and picturesque locations this gorgeous retreat is nestled at the foothills of Mount Barker on three and a quarter acres with an amazing outlook of the rugged Harcourt Valley landscape. The home has a very functional design which sees you enter from the carport into the entrance hallway, flowing through to the spacious open plan living area, with french doors either side opening onto the front verandah and rear deck bringing in plenty of natural light. Your comfort is well catered for with ceiling fans, a wood heater and split-system air conditioner. Off to the side
is the master bedroom, which has a ceiling fan, walk-in robe and ensuite with double shower. The modern kitchen features stainless steel appliances with a dishwasher, 900mm upright gas cooker, excellent storage and bench space, granite benchtops and a walk-in pantry. Off the open plan space is an office with NBN connection which leads through to a formal sitting room with wood heater and split system air conditioner, two more bedrooms with built-in robes and study nooks. These are serviced by a modern bathroom with free-standing bath tub, frameless shower and separate internal toilet. There is also a laundry with external access. Features inside include 10 foot high ceilings, downlights, tassie oak hardwood flooring and original baltic pine flooring, carpeted bedrooms and wall-to-ceiling tiles in the bathroom. This property is perfect for entertaining in style with an extensive undercover outdoor patio area and 3m wide verandahs with Merbau decking, pizza oven and long bench seat. There is also a ‘man’s bar’ with power, brick fireplace, undercover verandahs and another outdoor fireplace setting outside. An undercover four bay carport, garage and covered area (7.5m x 4m)
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provide excellent vehicle storage. For additional storage there is a workshop (7.5m x 3.7m), machinery shed (7.5m x 4m) and extra shed (3.4m x6.9m). There are beautiful established gardens and lawn surrounding the home with some large mature trees. Three 5000 gallon water tanks supply water to the house and there is a boiler tank with pop-up sprinkler used to water garden. There is mains power and septic sewerage. Located just 15 minutes from Castlemaine and 20 minutes to Bendigo. Don’t miss your opportunity to create the perfect country lifestyle for your family. Please contact Keogh Real Estate today for an inspection.
Delightful country living on three and quarter acres 290 North Harcourt Road, Harcourt North $895,000 Keogh Real Estate 5472 1248
www.keoghrealestate.com 21 HARGRAVES STREET CASTLEMAINE M: 0400 221 248 P: 5472 1248
UNDER OFFER
290 NORTH HARCOURT ROAD, HARCOURT NORTH $895,000
1 HAMILTONS LANE, MUCKLEFORD
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, study & laundry - Extensive shedding, bar & large undercover entertaining area with pizza oven - Located in one of Central Victorias most Premier Regions, 15 minutes to Castlemaine, 25 minutes to Bendigo & 90 minutes to Melbourne
- Five bedroom home with adjoining two bedroom granny flat - Two huge sheds with office, kitchen & bathroom facilities - 3 acre allotment, in-ground pool, entertaining area, man cave, theatre plus so much more
27 Muckleford School Road, Muckleford
70 ROSS ROAD, MUCKLEFORD
GORGEOUS ALLOTMENT ON 10 ACRES (APPROX)
- Well fenced, large 3 megalitre dam and power available to boundary - Sold with planning permit - Conveniently located just a 6 minute drive from Castlemaine town centre
$395,000
$895,000
QUALITY RESIDENCE AND HUGE SHEDDING FACILITES WITH WORK FROM HOME OPTION
6 ACRES ON FRINGE OF TOWN
- Featuring three bedrooms, kitchen/dining, living, bathroom and laundry. - Beautiful 6 acres land - Verandahs surrounding home, double carport & large shed - Just a 6 minute drive to Castlemaine CBD
$650,000
KN253898
COUNTRY RETREAT - 3 1/4 ACRES SET AT FOOTHILLS OF MT BARKER
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Baynton via Kyneton 2141 Burke and Wills Track.
Only approx 95km (65 mins) Melb Airport and 115km (85 min) Melb CBD The Glenhope Vineyard - 64.6 Ha (159 Acres) Established in 1998 An opportunity to purchase one of the largest vineyards in the Macedon Ranges cool climate wine region, just 3kms south of the Heathcote wine region. Features include approximately 90 acres of established vines, varieties including Pinot, Riesling, Shiraz, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, two dams, bore, shed, two separate titles and sealed road frontage. There are some excellent new homesite options on the property to build your grand designs dream residence (subject to Council approval) to capture magnificent views over the vineyards and the surrounding countryside.
Price $2,200,000 View By appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774 Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
Lauriston via Kyneton 292 Salisbury Road.
Price $2,300,000 View By appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774 Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
KN253726
Only approx 85km (65 mins) Melb Airport and 105km (85 mins) Melb CBD The Virgin Hills Vineyard - 143 Ha (353 Acres) Originally established by Tom Lazar in 1968 An iconic and special vineyard that pioneered the renaissance of the Macedon Ranges wine producing region when it was established by the celebrated restaurateur and vigneron Tom Lazar in 1968. The vineyard has a rich history and reputation for producing superb wines in one of the coolest grape growing regions of Australia which is fast becoming one of Victoria’s most popular inner country tourism locations. Features include approximately 24 acres of established vines with varieties including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Chardonnay, five dams, a former restaurant, winery and accommodation infrastructure (all in need of substantial repair) and seven separate titles.
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Built with families in mind
At the end of the sweeping tree lined driveway sits this charming weatherboard family home. Immaculately presented, it offers a delightful array of original period features. It is endowed with high ceilings and comprises four spacious bedrooms, a large kitchen with plenty of bench space, separate lounge with wood heating, double hung and leadlight windows, cornices stunning mantels, timber flooring, traditional Victorian hallway and split systems to ensure year-round comfort. The home is built with families in mind, with its generous dimensions and easy living features you’ll feel at home as soon as you step inside.The colourful and manicured gardens will be sure to grab anyone’s attention, to buy a home with the beautiful established trees, plants and hedges truly is a rarity so come and lose yourself in what Erinvale has to offer.Other features include windmill, bore, rainwater tank, ample shedding and the large paddocks give the lucky purchaser the opportunity for livestock, or grow your own fruit and veggies...the possibilities are endless. School bus pick up is out the front. Come and take a look at Erinvale. An inspection will not disappoint.
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Erinvale - four bedroom home on a handy 32.5 acres 557 Redesdale Road, Edgecombe $1,200,000 Raine & Horne Kyneton Jennifer Pearce / 0427 422 508 / 5422 2678 jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au
VISIT US TODAY 25 Station Street, Armadale, VIC 3143 2 beds
1 bath
1 car
300 sqm
$940,000 - $970,000
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Sacred Heart
NEWS
Year 9 Expo
A monthly feature supplied by the students of Sacred Heart College showcasing all matters important to our younger generation
by Mr Sam Weir, Year 9 Level Leader
The Year 9 Expo Project is an important part of each student’s journey through Year 9 at Sacred Heart College, and has been a key celebration in our community for many years now. By participating in the project, our students gain a greater appreciation of their own talents and enjoy the chance to share their own areas of interest with friends and family. The choice of project direction is entirely there’s to make, and each year we are thrilled to see items as diverse as hand-built BBQs to macramé pot-plant holders. The central aim of the Expo is to offer all students an opportunity to creatively express their developing identity and pursue a project that is of interest to them. While the process of completing the project and our mode of exhibition each looked a little different this year, the spirit of the Expo was unchanged, as we celebrated the diverse
A selection of projects Sacred Heart Monopoly Game
range of passions and talents found throughout our Year 9 community. In response to the circumstances of 2020, we moved our Expo exhibition to an online format. Doing so opened us up to some joyful new opportunities to broaden the audience, as now family and friends from interstate and overseas could ‘visit’ the finished exhibits. Our online exhibition was launched via a livestream event on YouTube (a first for the College!) which featured an Acknowledgement of Country and performance from Yorta Yorta man Scott Darlow and an interview with Sacred Heart Alumni and AFLW player Kate Anderson (nee Darby). All members of our Year 9 community have much to be proud of, as we have overcome hurdles and ventured into new territory this year.
Expo goes live by Emily T
For my Expo project I chose to make a Monopoly board game. I decided to make the game based on Sacred Heart because there are many different buildings and rooms that I thought would look good on the board. Planning the Chance and Community Chest Cards took longer than I had expected but it was fun to think of different ideas for each card that would be similar to the original Monopoly ideas and match with the picture of Mr Monopoly. I decided to make the four train stations the four house colours as I thought it would look good on the board. I am happy with my Monopoly Board game and think it turned out well.
Outdoor BBQ by Kane B For my Expo project I made an outdoor BBQ. It is made out of an old hot water service cut into three quarters with legs put on it and a hot plate put inside. I painted the BBQ in pot belly black to make it look appealing. I am challenging myself by making this as I have never touched a welder nor a grinder, so I had to learn how to. I enjoyed doing this because with the Expo project you can show people what you can do and how far you can push yourself and then produce a product in a limited amount of time. This has given me an insight into what I want to do as a career.
Members of the Junior School Virtual Assembly Team coordinated the Expo 2020 website design, creation and livestream launch, bringing the event to life during the covid restrictions. The team did an amazing job hosting the evening, interviewing students about a selection of projects and making sure all ran smoothly during the launch. Congratulations to Nic H, Will S & team on their efforts.
To see the amazing expo projects visit:
www.yr9-expo.com
Project Gallery Jayden H - Bird Boxes
Jed D - Recycled Timber Products
Samuel B - Hockey Goal
Tahlia T - Pallet Furniture
Clair M - Upcycled Garden Chair
Harrison S - Recycled Dog Leads
Alyssa L - String Art
Reece B - Pallet Bench
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MIDLAND EXPRESS
TRADES&SERVICES
Trades & Services
ALARMS
ELECTRICAL REC 20074
LANDSCAPING
FIREWOOD
FIREWOOD
SERVICING THE MACEDON RANGES
KN251517
Murray River Redgum
Ph Peter 5423 7103 KN251460
GARDENING
REC 13 3295
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We are fully operational and all staff are following Stage 3 Covid-19 guidelines when entering your home or business.
Electrical & Data Specialists
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03 5479 1800
Hedge Trimming
pcelectric.com.au
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Call James for a free quote
40 Years industry experience
Est. 1970 FAST GLASS Replacements
Free Quotes
IVEWAYS
LAND SURVEYING
MACEDON RANGES GLASS
Justin Brown Earthmoving Phone 0408 388 254 Servicing all Mt Alexander/Macedon Ranges
HOUSE
Phone 0437 682 442
5428 2899
Servicing Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges Shires and surrounds E: roowaan@ @waalsshmoobbs.ccom.aau
Planning Permits – Subdivisions – Title Surveys – Levels/Contours – Boundary Check Surveys – Feature Surveys – Building Set-outs – Adverse Possession
www.macedonrangesglass.com.au Member of Australian Glass and Glazing Associations
@nolan_builds
Licensed Surveyor: Rowan Mobbs – 0408 994 985
CONCRETE
PLUMBING
READYMIX CONCRETE DELIVERED
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15 Sutherlands Road, Riddells Creek
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Mini-mix available 0.4 cubic metres up to 7 cubic metres
FERTILISER SPREADING
Phone: Adam 0400 878 152
GLENDARLING Ag Spreaders No job too small, no job too big Latest GPS Technology Better than 95% accurate Central Victoria Based
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Robert Schomacker
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Kyneton and Macedon Ranges Trusted Electrician for 15 years! P: 1300 PEARCE – Residential E: admin@pearceelectricians.com.au – Commercial W: www.pearceelectricians.com.au – Industrial
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REC 23398
Chantal Henderson
Financial Adviser BBus (FinPlan) Authorised Representative of Charter Financial Planning Ltd Located in Trentham - appointments at your home are available within Macedon Ranges, Hepburn and Mount Alexander Shires Level 1, 13 Doveton Street Nth, BALLARAT VIC 3350 m 0408 282 434 e
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Call with an enquiry or for a quote Carl – 0412 144 936 David – 0427 546 586 carl@glendarling.com.au
☎ 0407 823 900
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PETER
KN243822
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Specialising in sheds, driveways, paths and house extensions
General Repairs, Maintenance,
Saturday: 8.30 am - 12 pm
www.fasom.com.au
All our glass supplied and installed are in accordance with Australian Standards
HANDYMAN
PC Concreting & Paving
SHOWROOM OPEN
224 Barker Street, Castlemaine. Phone: 5472 2533
Painting, Gardening
Fr ee Qu ot es
CONCRETING
Monday to Friday: 8.30 am- 5 pm.
Tiling, Carpentry,
Email: sales@titanpremix.com.au Website: www.titanpremix.com.au
KN243751
Nolan Builds
KN251302
GLASS
We are your property project solvers
A
Please call us on 0407 869 093 to discuss your current or future transport requirements.
EARTHMOVING
Earthmoving
NOLAN BUILDS
Lloyd's Livestock Transport, is a family run business based in Macedon Ranges, Victoria. With over 20 years of truck driving experience transporting many different types of freight and livestock handling.
KN243813
CARPENTER
Garden Maintenance
emaiil: inffo@ @hed dgetiime.com.au
KN243696
boldhart@bigpond.com
LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT
KN243824
Antennas
KN251454
DALE 0438 510 334
ANTENNAS
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6 cub m Split — $165 per cub m 12 cub m Split — $160 per cub m 20 cub m Split — $155 per cub m 20 cub m Unsplit — $145 per cub m FREE DELIVERY
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BONE DRY FIREWOOD
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$56 (incl. gst. per week) Phone Kerrie 5422 1488
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TREE LOPPING
TREE SERVICES KN251740
KN243817
PLUMBING
QUALIFIED ARBORIST
M
KN243819
Phone 0418 526 769
KN243699
Septic Tank and Grease Trap De-Sludging 7 DAYS A WEEK
0418 507 172
Adam Mob. 0438 226 572 Peter Mob. 0407 506 644 5422 2952
Anthony De Fazio Arborist
7 days a week, all areas.
Also available high pressure drain cleaning and septic tank lines.
Best prices
REBLOCKING
Qualified arborist providing commercial and residential tree maintenance
Family owned and operated
EPA Permit
$56 (incl. gst. per week)
Phone Kerrie 5422 1488
Trades & Services
www.countrywidebuildingservices.com.au
WE RESTUMP AND UNDERPIN
Fully Insured HIA Member
years of livestock handling and other agricultural farming experience, we
5429 1735 / 0428 322 486
and reliable service, safely. Every time.
RENDERING
Our business operates 24/7. Transporting Livestock, Hay, Wool Bales, Nursery/Winery supplies, concrete barriers, other agricultural products, anywhere within Australia.
ng Creaoti y ur vision Cement & Acrylic Rendering Professionals KN243752
OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Business Profile
With over 20 years of truck driving experience transporting many
KN251445
Houses, Schools, Halls and Sheds as well as construct or reinstall verandahs and decks
admin.cbs@bigpond.com
Midland Express Advertising GETS RESULTS! Call us today! 5422 1488
Lloyd's Livestock Transport, is a family run business based in Macedon Ranges, Victoria.
Are you buying a house?
REGISTERED BUILDING PRACTITIONER OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE Over 20 years experience
0417 059 969
You could have an advertisement in this Directory for as little as KN243816
check out our website www.bruntscontracting.com.au
SEPTIC TANK & GREASE TRAP CLEANING
KN243653
SIMS
KN253213
Excavation – Auger – Hammer Drill All Tree Services Rock Works Poly Pipe Laying Animal Burial Reasonable Prices
FREE QUOTES
TREE SERVICES
Phone Malcolm Tyquin
PROPERTY CLEAN UP We Service: Kyneton / Woodend / Malmsbury Macedon Ranges / Melbourne
Phone 1800 995 732
Please call us on 0407 869 093 to discuss your current or future transport requirements.
0417 479 491 www.rendersolutions.com.au
SEPTIC 22,000 PAGE VIEWS LAST YEAR
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www.sanae-svcs.com.au
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services
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All local business in the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires, are invited to be a part of our
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MIDLAND EXPRESS
IN PERSON
BY EMAIL
KYNETON 3 Market St. CASTLEMAINE 29 Templeton St.
Kyneton: classifieds@midnews.com.au Castlemaine: jcolley@midnews.com.au
Open Hours: 8.30 am - 5 pm
your advertisement to: Elliott Midland Newspapers, PO Box 153, Kyneton, Vic. 3444.
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OR MAIL
BY PHONE KYNETON CASTLEMAINE
WHEN TO BOOK
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Midland Express Tuesday Issue: 5 pm Friday Births and Deaths: 9.30 am Monday prior
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All private party classified advertisements MUST be paid for by cash/cheque/credit card BEFORE publication.
CLASSIFIEDS If you can’t get to our office you may place a classified at: Maldon Newsagency Daylesford Newsagency Newstead General Store Elphinstone Post Office
CLASSIFIED GUIDELINES VEHICLE ADVERTISERS
Whe hen en it' itt's' diifffffiiicccuuullltt too dif fiinndd the fin thhe wor ord rddss contact our friendly staff
Deaths
Deaths
In Memoriam
BRADY - Thelma
RUSSELL Brian Charles
PATERSON Denise Helen
91 years Formerly of Campbell’s Creek and Maryborough Much loved wife of Frank (dec.), Mother of Carolyn (Allan), Kathleen (Rivett) and Michael (dec.). Grandmother of 5 and Great Grandmother of 4.
Midland Express Kyneton 5422 1488 Castlemaine 5472 1788
Phelan Funerals Maryborough 03 54611979
Passed away peacefully at The Oaks, Gisborne on Nov 16, 2020. Dearly loved husband of 58 years and “Old mate” to Isabella. Much Loved father, father-in- law and Pa to his family.
Private vendors of motor vehicles advertised for sale must include in their advertisement:
Patricia Thelma Revell
Thank you to all who cared and supported Brian in his later years.
Employment
Rest In Peace
CASUAL staff required by resort to work Fridays, for cleaning villas. Ph 5422 0888 or email applications to admin@ kynetonbushresort.com .au
KN254161/L
Her lifetime journey ended peacefully on 9.11.2020 at the wonderful age of 96 years.
PERSONAL ADVERTISERS
FOUND ADVERTISEMENTS DOG/CAT ADVERTISERS dog or cat for sale unless the advertisement includes the animal's and the
ERRORS our office immediately after appearance of the first in repeat advertisements that are not drawn to our
right to revise and restrict any advertisement we deem
KN251488
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Loved wife of Jack and loved mum of Robert (both dec.)
It’s been a year. So sadly missed by the family and friends.
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If you wish to view the Service or leave a message for Brian’s family please visit Brian’s eTribute at www.tjscottandson.com.au
Deaths
17.6.1949 - 29.11.2019
Rest in peace
A Private Funeral has been held.
Funerals
Employment
CLEANER
Experienced fast paced casual cleaner required in Castlemaine. Needs an eye for detail and can work unsupervised. Phone 5472 2160
Applications are invited for the following positions:
SCHOOL OFFICER – LEARNING SUPPORT If you enjoy working with, and relate well to, young people and would like to assist students with special learning needs to become independent learners, then we would like to receive your application. The College is hoping to employ two Learning Support Officers for the 2021 school year. The opportunity exists for full-time or part-time work. The Selection Criteria, Role Description & Application Form will be emailed to you on request from the Principal’s PA (Jan Bower) on 03 5421 1226, email: jbower@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au Applicants must have or obtain a Working with Children Check. Applications are to be emailed to: The Principal, Dr Darren Egberts principal@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Adored and much loved mum to Anne and Rob. Grandma to Matthew, Laura and Brent You were a very special mum Too special for words to say We will love you forever and always Even though you had to go away You may not be there for us to see But as long as we feel you in our hearts And as long as we feel this way We are never far apart. Dearest Mum/Grandma Pat In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Ian, Rita, Culum and Edward We will always miss your smiling face and gentle laugh. Many thanks to the staff at Penhall, Castlemaine health.
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Employment
CREAMONA Frank An invitation is extended to the racing fraternity colleagues of Mr Frank Creamona’s (Date of Death 1/5/2020), to an Informal Placement of his ashes at the Geelong Raccourse, on WEDNESDAY (November 25th , 2020) at 11.00am. For attendance, please pre-register with Geelong Racecourse on (03) 5229 4414
Cremation Service
Care
A funeral service will be held for Pat on Thursday 26th November at 10.30am. Attendance is by family invitation due to current restrictions, however if you would like to attend please phone Graeme Revell on 0409 020 899.
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A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd ABN 69 154 531 870
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Much loved mum of Graeme and Mary-Anne. Grandma to Kris and Anne, Kim, Amanda and Heath, Catherine and Luke. Great Grandma to Eden, Poppy and Finley. A chapter is completed, and a page is turned, but our memories of such a caring and fun grandma and mum remain. How great she was. Now with her beloved Jack and son Robert. What rejoicing there will be! Forever in our hearts.
Applications close: 4.00 pm on Wednesday 2 December 2020
CHIRP Community Health
Generalist Counsellor 5 days per fortnight (0.5 FTE) January 2021
KN254170/L
Woodend Newsagency Lancefield Newsagency Malmsbury General Store
A per ers rssooonnnaaall trriibbut tri butete caan say can saay soo muc muucchh... h
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CLASSIFIEDS Cleaner Wanted
Ph 5422 2011
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Conveyancing office located in Macedon Ranges. Full time position available to suit Legal, Real Estate or Banking background persons. Must have good computer skills & be well presented and reliable. Email resume to: reception@fairhurst.com.au
Small motel in Kyneton, casual position, mornings only. Experience preferred. Must be organised with good eye for detail. Must be prepared to follow COVID clean procedures. Weekend work will be required.
Vossloh Cogifer Australia (VCA), is a leading global railway infrastructure company providing special rail track components for the rail industry.
Elliott Midland Newspapers P/L
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Production Employee
CLEANER. Part time. experienced, for visitor accommodation. Everything provided. Kyneton. Phone 0411 555 644.
VCA’s business is in a growth phase and is seeking a committed Production Employee to join the manufacturing plant in Castlemaine. For details and application find the role on SEEK or contact VCAU.HumanResources@vossloh.com
to deliver newspapers in
CASTLEMAINE & CAMPBELLS CREEK
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DORSET DOWN rams, for fast growing prime lambs. Accredited brucelosis free OJD vacc. Young rams $350, some older rams also available. Ph 0417 052 383.
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.
ELLIOTT MIDLAND NEWSPAPERS
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. KN251490
Kyneton Aero Club Inc.
(A0028479Z) will be held at the Club Rooms 1503 Kyneton-Metcalfe Rd, Kyneton VIC 3444,
on Saturday, 19 Dec, 2020 commencing at 10:30. KN254236/L
Public Notices
Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (MRSDA) – Section 15(5) Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Regulations 2019 – Regulation 22(1) and Schedule 1 1. Name and address of applicant
Duties include agitator truck driving, front end loader operations, general administration tasks and yard duties. A heavy rigid truck licence is essential as is tipper, loader and agitator truck driving experience and a white card would 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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To apply (previous aspplicants need not apply): Email applications & cover letter to: recruitment@mawsons.com.au (Please state job reference: KCLS009 on your application). Applications close: Friday 27 November, 2020 th
SAVE ON
STORAGE CENTRAL VIC. SELF STORAGE
0408 510 163
Nominations close December 10, 2020
IMPORTANT NOTICE
DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISING IS UNLAWFUL!
date on which the application was advertised and can be lodged online or
The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or activity, industrial activity, parental or carer status, physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/ sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception or granted an exemption under the Act. As we could be legally liable if we print an unlawful advertisement, we will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission. KN251491
Jams & Preserves Fundraiser Home-made jams and preserves on sale as fundraiser for Castlemaine Anglican Parish: Wednesday 25 November 11am-1pm Friday 27 November 11am-1pm Sunday 29 November 10am-12noon Covid-safe selling outside. Cash only - sanitised change. Christ Church, 8 Mostyn Street Castlemaine (upper carpark). Wonderful as Christmas gifts.
6. Other Statutory Requirements
Lost RED and purple zippered money purse, lost within the last month in Castlemaine. Precious items inside, reward offered. Phone 0412 454 738.
share your
milestones
Births, Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings
WANTED, land to lease for cattle or sheep. Phone Daniel 0427 334 012.
Wanted To Buy
WANTED TO BUY
Antiques Collectables Single items or collections Call Bob 0418 394 623
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NEED TO CLEAR STUFF?
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5470 6917
Public Notices
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Mawsons is a family-run business that produces quality construction materials throughout Northern Victoria and Southern N.S.W. We seek an enthusiastic and responsible person to join our busy Kyneton Concrete & Landscape Supplies team in this full time role.
16 Hitchcock Street
☞ 24 hr Monitored Alarms ☞ PIN # Access 7 Days ☞ State-of-the-Art Buildings ☞ Insurance Available ☞ Cartons for Sale 3 minutes from the PO
6.00pm December 16, 2020 Buda Garden Room 42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine
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Full Time Concrete Truck Driver Mawsons Concrete & Landscape Supplies Kyneton
C.D.N.A. Castlemaine District Netball Association Annual General Meeting Monday 30th of November 7:00pm to 8:00pm Campbells Creek Community Centre All committee positions are open for election. 2 delegates (16+ and registered) must attend the meeting or 4pts per delegate will be deducted. For more information go on Team App, contact us at castlemainenetball@ hotmail.com or visit our Facebook page Castlemaine District Netball. KN254050/L
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
4. Details of the Applications Application No. Date of application: Area of application: Locality: Term of the licences applied for: Outline of proposed works:
24 and 24A, Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990)
Alby, adult male MC#956000012144625 BR100938 Handsome boy who is a little shy. 24 Langslow St, Castlemaine 5472 5277 Mon-Sat, 10-2 Sun. closed https//maaw.org.au Facebook and Instagram
SELF STORAGE
Castlemaine Festival of Gardens
5. Objections or Comments
Regional Victoria & Surrounds
To Let
CASTLEMAINE
Unit 6, 42 Dellamarta Road, Wangara, WA 6065 2. Contact phone number and email address of the applicant for maps and other information requests
Mt Alexander Animal Welfare
Please phone 9336 7892 or send resume to carli@industrieconcrete.com.au
Public Notices
of the
THE Barker Shop dog and cat grooming. Ph 0428 754 840 or 5422 2614.
TRUCK DRIVER
PENALTIES ~ ALLOWANCES GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS
The 2020 Annual General Meeting
3. Applicant’s website Further information about this application is available at the following website:
Livestock
SITE FOREMAN CONCRETE FINISHER CONCRETE LABOURER STORE PERSON
NOTICE TO ALL ADVERTISERS
Notice for Exploration Licence Application EL007467
WALKERS WANTED
Please contact Julie or Andrea on 5472 1788 or email jcolley@midnews.com.au
WE ARE HIRING
Public Notices
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ADMIN OFFICER / RECEPTIONIST
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Employment
CLASSIFIE CLASSIFIEDS EDS KN254184/L
5422 1488 Kyneton 5472 1788 Castlemaine
Talk to us. We clear estates, storage units or pick up a few items. We also sell a widerange of furniture and collectables. Drop in and see us at Maine Second Hand 53 Templeton Street, Castlemaine We also run auctions. 0418 507 830 or 5401 3694
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Metal, Punk, Rock, Jazz. Any classic rock or alternate artists.
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.
CASTLEMAINE, 140 Hargraves St., Sat., 28 Nov., from 9am. Moving sale, everything must go!
Renovations Bathrooms Tiling Owner Builders
5422 3573
PH 5423 9365 0417 308 231
GRASS SLASHING/ CUTTING
Computers
Acres and small
blocks
Macedon Ranges
Phone
0428 394 410
Laptops, Desktops & Phones Windows & Apple
I come to you from $60 per hour
PugWorkShop Castlemaine
Call James on 0418 515 915
CITROËN
Earthmoving
KN253019
Whatever you’re selling...
Service and repairs Doug Norman 0408 508 628
HAY
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KN253707/L
Small squares: Oaten $10, clean pasture $10, lucerne rye $14, produce lucerne $18, low Wanted To Sell sugar native grass $14. Straw from $6. Rounds: Pasture from $80 GST ASBESTOS removals and demolition services, inc. Can deliver. fully insured. Ph Karl Leigh and Jan Williamson, near Maldon. Ph 5464 2386 0422 564 878. or 0419 585 603 or find us DEMOLITION on facebook - centralvichay. reclaimed building materials, old red pavers, corrugated iron, windows, FOUND ADVERTS doors, plumbing, electri- ARE PUBLISHED cal, timber, Oregon hardFREE! wood, huge amount. If you have found lost Ph Karl 0422 564 878. property, we’ll help locate the owner free of charge. Simply provide the details of your “find”, and your phone number for publication.
FOUND ADVERTS ARE PUBLISHED FREE!
BOBCAT SERVICES
5T EXCAVATOR
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KN251622
NO MASK - NO ENTRY
HAY rake, New Holland, 3pt linkage, always shedded. $1200. Ph: 0417 799 834
Ph Chris O'Toole
Mark Henderson
PEUGEOT
MOVING SALE
Saturday 28 November. 9am - 1pm No early birds! 1a Castle Cres., Kyneton.
Cut and/or reshaped.
If you have found lost property, we’ll help locate the owner free of charge. Simply provide the details of your “find”, and your phone number for publication.
Builders
Phone Colin 0417 509 699
Birden Constructions
Painter
Painting 5422 3476 0409 214 883
WHEEL DEALS
For all your painting needs
KN252927
CASTLEMAINE, 1 Crag St. Sat., Nov. 28 from 9 am. Bargains galore, 2 scarlet velvet drapes, 60cm wide x 2.7, Ikea couch bed, 4 pine posts x 1.8, kitchen ware, 5cd stacker stereo radio, demo avail., portable camp light/stove, trestle table, old gates and lots more.
In 150 litre bag. Various sizes & prices from $250 each. Grown in Kyneton. Ph 0430 909 829 or 5422 1282
HEDGES CARPENTRY Large or small. & PAINTING
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Garage Sales
DATE PALMS
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Ph Shane 0428 224 613 shanematts@gmail.com www.mrvinyl.com.au
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Best bulk prices offered depending on condition.
Carpentry
KN251611
RECORDS AND CDS WANTED TO BUY
Services
KN251499
Wanted To Sell
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Wanted To Buy
30 years of experience No job too small Phone Robert for free quote
Roofing Repairs
KN253931
TRUCK
D SOL
Macedon Ranges Roof Maintenance
2015, auto, 95,000 kms, 4 lt gas. Reg June 21, 1QV-9BF, RWC, 500 kg hyd remote tailgate. Ex cond, ex local gov vehicle. $16,000. Phone 0418 350 658.
CARAVANS
This spot could be yours for just
KN254129/L
KN253911
Call Chris Brady 0407 530 251
KN253932
Ky Ph 0400 000 000
Contact us to book your space today!
Includes: 2011 JAYCO DOVE
Roof rack, aux. batt., awning, inner spring mattress, m/wave, saucepans, crockery, kettle plus Engel fridge. Reg: U54 007. $17,500. Phone 5472 2751.
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4CYL Inline diesel series two axle. Truck with a horse box for 3 horses, done 399,573Kms, reg: XV7-OLE. Runs well & maintained. $35,000. Contact 0432 300 251 for enquiries.
DINING TABLE
FOR FALCON LCON UT UTILITY FORD FALCON BF MKII FORD
2007, auto, duel fuel, 6cyl, 4 L petrol, gas tank checked and passed. 270,000 klms. Hayman Reese towing, elec brakes. WVK 964, $7,000 ONO. Ph 0405 317 276.
$49
2006 HINO FC500
You receive:
KN251558
4X2 Ute, 3.2L diesel, 30,000KM, auto, cab chassis, XT Freestyle, factory warranty till 2023. Comes with reverse camera, trailer brakes, OL bull bar, tow bar, reg: 1NV-6WX, $35,000. Contact 0432 300 251 for enquiries.
For only $49
0417 800 636
USED CARS
2018 MAZDA BT50
Place it in the classifieds! Reach over 50,000 readers each week.
CLASSIFIEDS 5422 1488 Kyneton
5472 1788 Castlemaine
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Lovin’ Laughs ridden by Jack Hill wins the Ladbrokes BM64 Handicap at Moe Racecourse on November 19. Photo: Scott Barbour/Racing Photos
Lovin Laughs impressive Bill West Kyneton trainer Mick Sell considers his four-year-old galloper Lovin’ Laughs can improve further and work his way through the grades. “He’s got a lot of natural ability,” Sell commented after Lovin’ Laughs made it two wins from two starts by winning the Ladbrokes BM64 Handicap over 1200m at Moe on Thursday. This followed up on his four lengths Maiden win on debut at Echuca earlier in the month. “He’s got a lot of natural ability, and he’s a work in progress,” the experienced horseman said. It’s not often a galloper jumps from a Maiden win to a BM64 success, and it was a rare appearance by a Sell-trained galloper at Moe. Ridden again by Jack Hill, Lovin’ Laughs started as a $6.50 chance, but missed the kick slightly at barrier rise, and settled back in the field. Hooked to the outside, he finished with a withering burst to overhaul Black Opal in the shadows of the post. It was a very good win. We’ll look around for a suitable race for him over the next couple of weeks,” Sell said. Lovin’ Laughs was bred by Leigh and Marty Miles, based in the Monegeetta Romsey area and best known for their success in the harness racing industry. Sell said Lovin’ Laughs is only the second galloper the Miles family has bred, and he is pleased to have the opportunity to be the trainer.
The Sell stable’s favourite galloper, Carlingford, ran a gallant third at Moonee Valley at big odds. It was regular rider Jessie Philpot’s first ride at The Valley, and Sell gave he full marks for the performance .. Out of the barrier quickly, Carlingford led for much of the race and held on well in the straight. WIN AT TATURA Kyneton trainer Neil Dyer was successful with six-year-old Bolek at Tatura Cup Day on Saturday. Starting favourite after running third at Dunkeld at his previous run, Bolek was ridden by Jarrod Lorensini. He finished up with a length to spare in the 0-58 class event over 1450m. Raced by a group of 20 owners, it was Bolek’s fourth win from 25 starts.
Lovin’ Laughs with trainer Mick Sell after winning the Ladbrokes BM64 Handicap at Moe Racecourse on November 19. Photo: Scott Barbour/Racing Photos
Races today A nine-event race meeting will be conducted today (Tuesday) at the Kyneton course. The meeting opens with the running of the Furphy Maiden Highweight Plate over 1815m at 12.40pm. Final event on the program is the Midland Express C, G & E BM58 Handicap at 1212m. Five of the nine races are for maiden gallopers. COVID19 restrictions still apply, dictating who can attend on-course at the meeting.
Fours champions
Central Highlands Bowling Association’s fours champions for 2020-2021 were decided at Kyneton on Sunday. In the women’s final, victory went to a Diggers Rest combination. Kayla Azidis, Fay Bonnici, Jacqui Ryan and Trish Odgers (s) defeated Gisborne’s Judy Butterley, Louise Ball, Rhonda Kellart,
and Mary Wilson (s) 18-14. The men’s final was won by Kyneton’s Peter Cameron, Richard Buckley, Peter Ryan and Andy Macdonald (s). They combined well to account for the composite line-up of Glen Gascoyne, Terry Kelly, Graham Edwards and Mark Smoljo (s) 19-14.
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Kyneton golf There were some blinders in Kyneton Golf Club's four ball best ball stableford on Saturday. Rick O'Donnell and David Ryan excelled in the men's section with 49 points, from David Austin and David Scandrett 48. The women's pacesetters were Irene Kocicz and Cate Thomas with 51 points. Nearest the pins went to Pete Robbins (3), Mark Sciberras, Julie Harris, Denise Murphy and Col O'Sullivan. Friday twilight 4BBB: Ladies --- Julie McKellar and Taeote Davies 26. Men - Adam Smith and David Moore 21. Mixed - Denise Murphy and Rick O'Donnell 26. Murphy and Noel Aldis were NTPs, and Julie Harris had the longest putt. The women's singles knockout final on Thursday provided a close contest. Gina Dalton was 3-up at one stage before Bron Dwyer fought back to draw level with a hole to play. The 18th went to Gina who deserves congratulations from all at the club. Wednesday men's stableford (white course): David Austin 43 points (handicao 31) from Col O'Sullivan 40 (17). Denise Murphy, Paul Moore and Neil Watts were the NTPs. The third round of the Mavis Cribbes Trophy event took place last week with a field of 28. A-grade: Grace Parkinson 34 points (26 handicap) from Beth Murray 32 (23). B-grade: Joan Gibbs 41 (30) from Teaote Davies 39 (45). Nine holes: Irene Kocicz 20 (45) from Kate Thomas 18 (41). Parkinson and Michelle Werner were NTP.
Romsey golf It was Captain versus Clements over 24 holes at Romsey Golf Club on Saturday, adequately replacing the cancelled 2020 Romsey Open. New Santa Ana couch spriggs led to variable bounces, but all was good on the old course layout. A 12 holes morning 4BBB stableford was held with groups changing in the afternoon. On a top day special thanks must go to Wendy Gosden, Lorraine Robb, Elaine Scanlon and Mal Mottram for their exceptional work. Also great to see life members Bruce Robb, John Laing and Peter Scanlon down for a quiet drink and chat, and former captain Neil Jarman playing the whole event. Results were: Captain's team 320 points (163 morning, 157 afternoon) defeated Clements' team 312 (160/152). Best individual score, Mitch Atlas 65 points. Nearest the pins went to Jim Patton, John Freestone, Andrew Clement and Mal Mottram. Longest drive - Mitchell Clement; best second shot - Andrew Clement.
Trentham golf Benign conditions were the catalyst for plenty of good scores in Trentham Golf Club's men's stableford event on Saturday. The day's best score came from B-grade winner John Kerr (18 handicap) with 45 points. A-grade went to John Kerr with 42, and Cgrade to Jack McLean 43. C-grader Trudy Ferry celebrated her birthday with a handicap reducing 46 points in the women's stableford. The A-grade winner was Alex. Evered with 40, and Helen Cashmore's 39 was best in B-grade. Woodend's Saturday stableford winners were G. Richardson (A-grade) with 40 points, and Sam Pezzimenti (B-grade) with 41.
Lancefield golf Twilight golf resumes at the Lancefield course tomorrow (Wednesday). The best score in Saturday's stableford came from B-grade winner Mark Andrews with 41 points (handicap 15). Ultra-consistent Barry Brennan took out A-grade with 35 (10), and Steve Draper chalked up another C-grade success with 38 (20).
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Enthusiasm at the top Bill West
If unbridled passion and enthusiasm counts for anything, Kyneton Football Netball Club is on a winner with new president Hayden Evans at the helm. That's the distinct impression I formed after briefly speaking with the Tigers' new leader after the club's annual meeting last week. Evans, 39, is clearly excited about taking on the president's role, and confident there is a good leadership team to plan for positive outcomes for KFNC in 2021, after 2020 was a wipe-out due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "I've been a long time supporter, and a lot of my best mates are involved with the club. I was vice-president some years ago," he said. "It's really important that there's a united front between senior and junior football, netball, and women's and girls' football at Tigerland." Evans anticipates the Tigers will focus on a one club philosophy in the months ahead, for the general betterment of all players wearing the Tigers' colours. "We'll also be placing a major focus on past players and associates being invited back to the club. Kyneton needs to be a highly respected and successful club in the Bendigo League." Evans was born in Kyneton, and grew up in Trentham, and he has a close affinity with both towns. "Living near the Kyneton Showgrounds, my mum (Maree) used to take me to see the Tigers play at a very young age ... her brothers, Tom and Jack O'Dea were accomplished players with the Tigers. "Along with my dad (Neil) Tom and Jack were affiliated with the Marist Brothers.
New president Hayden Evans. "My heroes were the Tigers' teams of 1995 and 1997 - just loved the passion of guys like Mark Tunzi, Shane Muir, Terry Mangan and Tony Kelly." Evans said he certainly enjoyed playing footy, but admits his enthusiasm alone did not translate into being a top-liner by
any means. He paid tribute to outgoing president Julie Priestley for her efforts, and is pleased she continues on the committee. Evans is also pleased that Travis Prendergast is vice-president, Natalie Korinfsky "stepped up" to take on the position of secretary, and David Yunghanns accepted the treasurer's role. At the annual meeting, conducted via Zoom, the hard work and dedication by netball director Cara Grambeau over the past four years was acknowledged. Those elected to the general committee are Nathan Thompson, Charlie Beachey, Julie Priestley, Jodi Prendergast, Jonathan Beachey, Steve Reeves, and Sarah Correa. Evans, who is currently national sales manager for Laserlite Building Products, is also versatile in the entertainment field, having been involved with various bands and sung solo covers at numerous functions . STRONG COACHING LINEUP The Tigers are looking forward confidently with a strong football coaching line-up already in place. Evans said attracting 280game former AFL player Paul Chapman had generated plenty of interest. To have Jesse Grae as Reserves coach, and Damien Zanic as U18s coach - and also assistant to Chapman - are further positives. "Di Guest-Oakley is returning as our 17 and Under netball coach, and her passion, knowledge and commitment should continue a pathway for Kyneton's junior netballers."
Golf home by five shots Bill West
Fresh from an opening round win over Gisborne, Kyneton Golf had to fight hard to keep a resilient Romsey at bay in Central Highlands division one pennant bowls on Saturday. The final margin was five shots, with the Steve Taylor versus Garry Templar encounter prolonging the outcome after the other rinks had completed their 21 ends. The Golf green was in top condition, and favourable weather enhanced the contest, with some spectators arriving after their 18 holes of golf had been completed. Matt Brundell's four edged out Adrian Plowman by four shots to give the visitors hope, with overall scores level with not too many ends left. A really competitive afternoon, with Golf looking to retain its unbeaten record at Lancefield on Saturday, and Romsey expecting to bounce back when Kyneton - also unbeaten -- arrives to play on the synthetic. Lancefield had to work hard to shake off a persistent Gisborne line-up, with Jeff Holmes and co. in fine form with a 10-shot margin. The visitors were a bit stiff to go home without any points, with a four on the final end enabling Aaron Young to get home by a shot, the same margin for Barry Godbolt. As expected, Kyneton defeated the promoted Diggers Rest line-up, with big wins to the Andy Macdonald and Mark Smoljo rinks. The visitors went home with two points and may well be more competitive as the season progresses, particularly at home. There were big wins to Kyneton Golf and Romsey in division two, with Trentham and
In action: Romsey’s Nathan Tessari about to send a bowl down in the division one encounter at Kyneton Golf. Macedon also ending up on the right side of the ledger. Division three matches were also decided by healthy margins. Scores in all divisions were: Division 1: Kyneton Golf 65 d Romsey 60. A. Barker 24 d C. Austin 23, S. Taylor 23 d G. Templar 15, A. Plowman 18 lost to M. Brundell 22. Division 2: Romsey 88 d Kyneton 43. R. Kozulins 35 d D. Knight 12, G. Pritchard 34 d J. Wells 12, B. Groom 23 d M. Robertson 19. Division 3: Trentham 79 d Diggers Rest.C. Pevitt 27 d G. Gruber 8, M. Hinneberg 23 d L. Wels 17, D. Walsh 29 d Mariner 13. Mid-week scores Results from Central Highlands midweek pennant bowls last week were:
Division 1: Kyneton 56 d Lancefield 52. R. Watson 16 lost to M. Linehan 17, L. Dymond 26 d L. Howlett 13, J. Wells 14 lost to S. Holmes 20. Woodend 44 lost to Kyneton Golf 63. M. Dornau 20 d J. Trounce 18, T. Sturt 16 d G. Williamson 15, N. Jamieson 8 lost to C. Schmidt 30. Division 2: Trentham 61 d Macedon 58: R. Justice 20 lost to R. Stapleton 23, I. Bruton 21 d G. Hobbs 18, M. Pevitt 20 d I. Guymer 17. Wallan 44 lost to Gisborne2 75. K. Page 18 tied with T. Hedley 18, M. Sinnema 4 lost to R. Kelaart 39. M. J. Cisco 22 d R. Sellman 18. Kilmore 46 lost to Gisborne1 62. N. Bard 14 lost to L. Ball 21, G. Williams 21 d D. Wesney 20, C. Hodgson 11 lost to M. Wilson 21.
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SPORTS wrap Malmsbury 300 run haul sets up on a roll victory for Guildford "Nicho"
Castlemaine District Cricket Association senior sides contested round four matches last Saturday. B Grade played round three, the Women's division contested round two and C Grade played day two of round two. The story of the round was Guildford B Grade's 309 run effort against Castlemaine United led by Glenn Phillipson's 134. Results were as follows: A Grade Round 4 Maiden Gully 89 (D Chaplin 3-18, K Martin 2-10, J Newlan 2-16, D Semmens 2-17) lost to Barkers Creek 3-92 in a low scoring affair (D Semmens 39, B Leech 20; R Brown 2-16). Castlemaine United 3-124 (B Brasher 29, D Rush 24, M McKimmie 23*, N Kearton 22; A Ross 2-30) defeated Guildford 123 (C Bunting 47; D Carroll 3-21, J Chaffey 3-41). Muckleford 9-179(cc) (J Watson 34, S Maroudas 23*, J Barker 21; A Ferres 2-26) accounted for North Castlemaine 150 (D Hinck 46*, J Howorth 33, J Allan 27; D Peckham 3-37, S Maroudas 2-16, J Watson 2-24). Newstead had the bye. A Reserve Round 4 Newstead 8-242(cc) (C Hepburn 89, I Garsed 53, K Bagley 27, O O'Sullivan 23; C McLennan 3-51, B Moran 2-28) had a solid win over Castlemaine United 9-150(cc) (A Perrett 36, L Kneebone 21*; L Chapman 3-17, O O'Sullivan 3-57). Hepburn 8-188(cc) (N Robinson 72, C Shiell 38; J Cole 3-32) defeated Muckleford 8-187(cc) (H Bassett 41, M Sharples 37, K Cordy 28*, T Watson 22). Harcourt 128 (H Brereton 28, M Frankling 21; A Kerr 4-23, A Blake 3-20, D Becker 2-28) lost to Maiden Gully 5-133 (D Plowright 54*; A Cole 2-27, H Torney 2-32). Barkers Creek had the bye.
A Harcourt B Grade cricketer watches on as the ball narrowly passes the stumps at Wesley Hill. Photo: Max Lesser. B Grade Round 3 Guildford 9-309(cc) (G Phillipson 134, T Farrell 61, A Mychajlyszyn 34; L Short 3-13, B McMurtrie 3-48, S Penrose 2-68) defeated Castlemaine United 227 (L Short 87, C Nuttall 39, S Moran 22*; L Williams 2-3, D Webster 2-13, A Dzioba 2-49). Maiden Gully 5-129(cc) (J Malone 34, C Felsenthal 32; D Leathem 2-25) lost to Muckleford 7-155(cc) (D Envall 46*, T Chapple 29, J Cox 20; S Van Poppel 4-39). Taradale 6-216(cc) (J Vearing 77, M Maerz 38, A Purdon 30, M Stone 27*, P Fleming 25; T Chapman 2-21) defeated Newstead 75 (T Chapman 20; J
Michelsen 5-16, D Stone 3-1). North Castlemaine 3-157(cc) (R Chapman 43*, C Cassidy 37, N Anderson 37) defeated Harcourt 9-151(cc) (N Mitchell 41, B Byrne 27, T Brereton 27; Z Hinck 4-20, N Anderson 2-15). Women's Round 2 Maiden Gully 8-36 lost to Barkers Creek 5-55. Muckleford 5-96(cc) lost to Castlemaine United 6-127(cc). Guildford 20 lost to Harcourt 3-93(cc). C Grade Junior/U16 Round 2, Day Two Barkers Creek 8-190(cc) (N Anderson 57*, N Thompson 44, L Holman 38; H Harvey 3-16, T Mellick-Coo-
per 3-31) defeated Muckleford 104 (C Baker 3-22, W Oliver 2-13, N Thompson 2-18). Laanecoorie Dunolly 3-224(cc) (J Hunt 51*, J Britten 50*, N Pezzimenti 36, Z Potter 27*) defeated Muckleford United 152 (A Goddard 50, T Smith 32, C Warren 30; L Bursill 3-10, B Walhouse 2-11, J Hunt 2-26). Guildford 9-46 (B Van Egmond 3-9, L Smolak 2-4, R Selwood 2-7) lost to Castlemaine United 5-218(cc) (D Brasher 51*, S Moran 36*, O Brasher 29; K Williams 3-27). Newstead 9-154(cc) (C Buchanan 51*, L Chapman 36) accounted for Colts Phelans 133 (F Gardner 5-15, T Webb 3-8). Harcourt v Hepburn 4-267(cc).
Malmsbury Cricket Club's two teams began the season on a winning note on Saturday. The division one lineup overhauled Riddell's 121 runs with one wicket in hand, and north grade kept Gisborne at bay. Riddell, with Chris Mosele making 42, setting Malmsbury's top side 122 for victory. JD 'Guns' Singh was in fine form, claiming 4-22. Ryder Blizzard, Palmy Singh and Kyle Fisher each claimed two wickets. Malmsbury soon slumped to 3/12, and at 8/60 the situation looked grim. Chris Ganim saved the day with an unbeaten 54, helped by solid resistance from Fisher and Bayden Ganim. David King and Quentin Stokes each collected three wickets for Riddell. Winning the toss, Malmsbury's north grade team compiled 1/122 from 35 overs on the Bullengarook ground. Justin Murphy hit plenty of boundaries in his unbeaten 72, and Harry Tautkus did well to be 39 n.o. Not a big score, but it was game on with just 10 fieldsmen and a slow surface. The Berrie bowlers struck quickly as paceman Fisher claimed three wickets. Young Aidan Vaughan and captaincoach Steve Carracher also collected three apiece. Gisborne Rob Kerr 31 and Nick Clarke 15 were the only ones to reach double figures in a final score of 99. This Saturday: Bacchus Marsh v Malmsbury (division one) and Malmsbury v Wallan Black (north grade).
Palmy Singh, who made 108 not out last week, took two wickets on the weekend to help Malmsbury take the match from Riddells Creek.
The Woodsmen sunk by batting blitz Bill West
A superb unbeaten 143 from 100 balls by Dilan Chaminda destroyed Woodend's McIntyre Cup bowlers as Gisborne District Cricket Association's "far dinkum" season began on Saturday. Dangerous opener Chaminda slammed six sixes and 12 fours as Sunbury United knocked up 3/289c.c. from 40 overs at Langama Park. Ryan Billinghurst 51 and Yasith DeSilva 40 also scored quickly, and Woodend's run chase began badly after the United batting onslaught in the one-day fixture. The Woodsmen were restricted to 9/125 (W. Else 30, D. Eastley 26 - Amrit Sandhu 4-12, R. Mendis 3-27 as the home side cruised to an impressive first-up victory. Clearly a strong finals contender even at this early stage. There was also a batting onslaught at Gilbert Gordon Oval on Saturday, and this time it came from Woodend's talented Luke
Barker in the division one match against new side Melton South. Barker smashed an unbeaten 121 (seven sizes, 12 fours) from just 58 balls as Woodend rocketed to 3/260 c.c., with Daniel Heaney 77 and Chris Large 47 big contributors as well. Melton South was then bundled out for 125. ROMSEY RECOVERY Back to McIntyre Cup: Romsey missed the finals last season and appeared shaky at 5/55 against Diggers Rest-Bulla. Captain Ben Way came to the rescue with 57, aided by some tailenders, to put 167 on the board. The visitors, clearly not as strong as last season when runners-up to unbeaten premiers Gisborne, capitulated to score 9/74 (T. Stevenson 3-7, D. Jewell 2-11, A. Frost 2-11).. In the other McIntyre Cup fixture, Bacchus Marsh scored 210 (Alex Porter 103, James Leggart 43) and restricted promoted side East Sunbury to 8/142.
Gisborne had the bye and with new captain Jason Wilson in charge, will be looking for a win in this Saturday's round. In Johnstone Shield, Riddell missed a golden opportunity to begin the season with a victory. After dismissing Bacchus Marsh for 138 (B. McGrath 49n.o. - J. Stancombe 3-26) the Bombers were in a strong position at 4/103. A late inning s collapse saw the home side all out for 129. St Anthonys 109 lost to Gisborne 123 (A. Beard 37, S. Jones 31, L. Cavigan 25 - G. Boon 5-25). In other matches Sunbury Kangaroos 2/151 d Sunbury United 8/148c.c., and Wallan 9/105 lost to Rupertswood 164. Romsey went on a scoring spree against Diggers Rest- in Jensen Shield, compiling 4/246 (D. Devlin 80, C. Day 64, J. Richardson 51 n.o.. The opposition replied with 147 (J. Taylor 4-36). There was a thriller between Kyneton
and Macedon, with the former making 8/144 (L. Thompson 34 - B. Scott 3-28). Macedon replied with 8/149 (C. Pender 38, C. Axton 34, D. Trotta 26 - L. Crean 3-26). Hanging Rock scored a tremendous victory against Rupertswood in division one, knocking up 2/180 (S.Zubrycki 74 n.o., B. Nicholls 70 n.o.) in pursuit of 7/178 c.c. Gisborne 135 (G. Waites 55, D. Sparrow 31 n.o.) lost to Bacchus Marsh 3/136. Malmsbury 9/124 (Chris Ganim 54 n.o. defeated Riddell 121. Lancefield, with Matt Bowden as playing coach, opened the season with a good win in division two against St Anthonys The Tigers compiled 5/173, with Royce Millar 63 n.o. and Callum Sankey leading the way and the home side's attack proved too much for the visitors. Blackwood also opened with a victory, scoring 7/218 (L. Whitehouse 63) and dismissing Melton South for 153 (T. Matkovic 4-19).
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