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Tragedy touches Taradale

Anet Moran (centre) and daughter Evie Missios are pictured with Claire Rawlinson (left) and Lauren Jensen with daughter Evalina Pelka. Amy Hume The tragic sudden loss of Taradale father Vange Missios to snakebite has moved a heartwarming community response for his family left behind. A fundraiser launched last week reached $10,000 in less than 48 hours to support Vange's life partner Anet Moran and 10-year-old daughter Evie through the challenging months ahead. "We are asking for help to ease the financial pressure as they come to terms with their loss," said Claire Rawlinson, fundraiser co-coordinator. "The impact of losing an entire wage is unthinkable for any family, and something no one should have to worry about after the death of a beloved dad and partner.” Claire and fellow Taradale Primary School mum Lauren Jenson launched the MyCause campaign on June 20. On Sunday, the tally had reached just over $13,000,

edging closer to the $20,000 target. Claire said the community had shown great generosity for a deserving family. "Anet has been an integral part of the growth of our small primary school, a carer of many local children, and a friend to many," she said. "She is as selfless as they come and even during her own difficult time still offers to lend a hand to others. Now it’s our turn to give something back." Bitten unaware Vange’s death was sudden and has been cause for the family to warn others to stay vigilant about snakes, even in cooler seasons. Vange had been working on a landscaping job on May 12 before visiting a local transfer station where he collapsed, suffering cardiac arrest. Paramedics worked on him for an hour and a half and his heart stopped three times as they tried to save him.

It was later discovered that Vange had unknowingly been bitten by a snake at some point that day. Vange was rushed to Bendigo Health where he was placed in an induced coma. He was on life support for days following but died on May 20. Evie remembers her dad as a hard worker, creative thinker, talented musician, caring and a great mate. Moved to tears Learning of the community’s outpouring of support for the family moved Anet to tears last week. "It’s so overwhelming. I can't believe how lovely, kind and generous people are,” she said. "Claire and Lauren have been absolute guardian angels. I'm so thankful. This is going to mean a lot in terms of getting back on track." The fundraiser remains open for those wishing to donate. For details visit: mycause.com.au/p/253731/helpanet-and-evie-get-on-with-life

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Castlemaine’s grand historic Presbyterian Church at 11-13 Lyttleton Street is being sold out of church hands for the first time since it was built in 1894 - alongside its imposing old manse residence and original church hall. Waller Realty director Rob Waller said the unique and historic sale was attracting significant interest with multiple interested parties already shown through the "heavenly trio" of central dress circle buildings since the property was listed about a fortnight ago. "Interest has been strong. There's been a lot of enquiries, a lot of interest from local, Melbourne and interstate," Mr Waller said. "There's been around 20 different groups inspect it so far," he told the Midland Express on Friday. "I understand that the property has changed hands from other denominations in the past but this is the first time that it's going out of church hands." The Presbyterian Church is selling the buildings as changing demographics, ongoing building maintenance pressures and contemporary creature comfort needs prompt its plans to downsize to another local site. "It's a glorious building but it was built to accommodate 140 to 160 people and we now have a congregation of 40 to 50 people," secretary of the church's board of management, Richard McArdle told the Express. "It's changing needs. We get by with grants but the upkeep of historic buildings costs. "We need to find something appropriate. "We'll be looking to use the sale of one to fund the purchase of another. We want to stay local." The 127-year-old Italian Gothic church has its roots in Castlemaine’s gold rush era and was built for just £2000 at the time.

Castlemaine’s imposing, historic Presbyterian Church in Lyttleton Street. It sits on an elevated half-acre block that's also occupied by the 1856-built Georgian-styled hall and 1861 solid brick manse homestead. Features include the church’s towering pitched ceiling, slate roof, imposing leadlight windows, ornate turrets and baltic pine

floors while the Georgian-style hall boasts arched windows, a tearoom and kitchen, and a choir gallery. Mr Waller said the history-steeped buildings were heritage protected so couldn't be demolished. However the unique property is zoned

for residential development and would suit a history buff interested in modernising the interior while retaining the heritage appeal. “An accommodation business would be highly suitable,” Mr Waller said. The unique landmark property is listed with a price guide of $1.5m-$1.65m.

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School site operator named

“Working Heritage is looking forward to working with the community and key partners to bring new purpose to the old school site,” said Kerry Anderson, acting chair of Working Heritage's committee of management. "In managing the site and planning for its future, Working Heritage will engage with local groups to ensure community aspirations, needs and voices remain at the heart of the project. "Working Heritage will also work with Creative Victoria on the creation of a high-quality gallery space on the site to host both local and touring art exhibitions." Essential works will soon be undertaken to make the site safe and accessible to enable community use while plans get underway for the longer-term upgrade of the site.

A new national park Three new National Parks will be created following the Victorian Government's tabling of its response to the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council’s Central West Investigation report last week. The Wombat State Forest will become a combination of national, regional and conservation parks. Wombat Forestcare campaigner Gayle Osborne said it was a great result. "Areas with high conservation values will be included in the national park and areas around townships will be designated regional parks to enable recreation, dog walking, horse riding, fossicking and domestic firewood collection,” she said. The response also includes the change in tenure for the Cobaw State Forest to the Cobaw Conservation Park. Helen Scott, secretary of Newham and District Landcare Group, said the group had long been part of this active campaign. "We are particularly pleased to see that the environmental and biodiversity values of 2532 hectares of the Cobaw Range will be better protected by becoming a conservation park," she said. "Our major project since 2005 has been the Cobaw Biolink, working with public and private landholders to improve connections between Mount Macedon and the Cobaw Range. The Wombat Forest is home to many threatened species, including the endearing greater glider, powerful owls and brush-tailed phascogales. A leafless Bossiaea, Bossiaea vombata is endemic to the Wombat Forest. This means it the only place on the planet where this plant is found.

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The new tenant for the Old Kyneton Primary School site has finally been announced after months of speculation. In December 2020, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced plans to transform the site into an arts hub under the management of a mystery site operator, with the project to receive a $12 million investment. The MP last week announced the appointment of Working Heritage to oversee the management and adaptation of the creative hub. Working Heritage is a not-for-profit organisation that cares for publicly owned heritage places on behalf of the people of Victoria. It manages a range of historic sites across Victoria, including the Former Royal Mint in central Melbourne, Jack’s Magazine in Maribyrnong and the Clunes School of Mines.

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Push for energy park Amy Hume

Macedon Ranges Shire Council will appeal to the state government to progress a major community renewable energy park application that has stalled. The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group project proposes a facility combining wind energy, solar plant and battery storage, but awaits legislative change to continue. Land mapped for the project, south of Woodend, requires legislative amendments as it is held under a perpetual forestry licence issued to Hancock Victoria Plantations. MRSG president David Gormley-O’Brien estimated a four-year project delay based on state government advice that the amendments were not anticipated in the short-term. Last week, Cr Mark Ridgeway, with the support of councillors, sought to push the project forward through direct appeal to local MP Mary-Anne Thomas and Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D'Ambrosio. "The purpose of this particular motion is to try to uncork that blockage," Cr Ridge-

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way said, "...to enable what is a proposal to become an application and to therefore be considered by the responsible authorities." Cr Ridgeway said the project was commendable and deserved the chance to be properly reviewed. "In light of the recent storm damage that we've had it's probably quite timely as well because such an energy park would actually help stabilise the energy future particularly for the local communities in the area," he said. More than 10 years in planning, the project has not had an easy run. A Liberal state government-imposed blanket ban on windfarms across Macedon Ranges hindered plans back in 2014, which a later Labor state government planning scheme amendment partially lifted to accommodate the project. MRSG expects the facility would operate on a scale capable of producing power equivalent to the entire Macedon Ranges Shire household consumption. The project falls in line with initiatives of Macedon Ranges Shire Council which, in March, joined 32 other Victorian councils in declaring a climate emergency.

Engage on water future

The launch is presented by Mount Alexander Shire Disability Action Group (MASDAG) and Business Mount Alexander. It will be held from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on Thursday 1 July at The Taproom - Shedshaker Brewing in Castlemaine.

Coliban Water has launched a new online engagement platform called Connect Coliban, making it easier for communities and stakeholders to have their say. Executive general manager of customer, community and stakeholder affairs Lauren McLean looks forward to the opportunity to further connect with communities and broaden discussions within this easy-to-use online environment. “Connect Coliban is a whole new way for us to interact with our communities. It’s a place to share ideas, learn about current projects and initiatives, ask questions, provide feedback and contribute to plans for our region’s water future," Ms McLean said. “It’s a two-way dialogue that will allow us to really listen to community members and better understand their needs and values. “We are funded by our customers and it is important for customers to have a say in the future of their towns and regions." The site at connect.coliban.com.au allows the user to ‘follow’ a project, fill out surveys, watch videos and read more about current Coliban Water projects.

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Take a cultural walk during NAIDOC Week

Council’s Mondo Lounge Program is inviting young people to discover more about Indigenous culture by taking part in a ﬁeld trip to Mt Tarrangower with Dja Dja Wurrung Elder Aunty Marilyne Nicholls. The free excursion is being held from 9.15am to 3.30pm on Wednesday 7 July during NAIDOC Week. This event is being delivered in partnership with Mirawara Outdoor Experiences. For details, visit mountalexandershireyouth/events or call 5471 1743.

Tree works program to begin

Our annual tree maintenance program gets underway in July to improve tree health and public safety throughout the shire. Works will begin in Castlemaine and Maldon, and will include street trees, and trees located in Council-managed parks and reserves. Works are anticipated to ﬁnish in November.

By registering as a member, participants can join in forums and contribute to water and wastewater projects in their area; having a direct effect on the future of their town. “We know the way people want to connect with us is changing and this has become more apparent through the COVID-19 pandemic," Ms McLean said. “This site will be an innovative hub for information and engagement opportunities – and one that encourages participation." Connecting with Coliban Water will also extend beyond the online platform. “Connect Coliban is just one of the many ways we connect with the community," Ms McLean said. "We visit communities through community pop-ups throughout the year, and we encourage our community members to come along. “Not only is it a great way to learn more about their water, but it gives our customers the opportunity to help plan their water future and contribute to the projects we plan and undertake. This includes current major projects such as our Urban Water Strategy and our Pricing Submission 2023,” she said.

Warm up with winter art exhibition

Get along to Castlemaine’s historic Market Building to see the work of more than 80 local artists on display. The annual Market Art Winter Exhibition features a range of artworks, including paintings, sculpture, jewellery, glassware, prints and more. The Market Building is located at 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine and is open every day from 9.00am–5.00pm.

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The new Lost Watering Hole brewery and restaurant in Lancefield is scheduled to be completed by late November – when a wedding is already booked for the yet-to-be-built venue. This was revealed on Friday when Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas visited the site and confirmed a substantial grant had been approved to enable the business to undertake a $1.3 million investment over the next two years. A consortium of 10 locals are behind the enterprise, approved with no objections received by Macedon Ranges Shire Council last year. With 15 new jobs expected to be created, very detailed plans were provided in the lengthy submission for funding through the state government’s Regional Jobs Fund. Architectural plans were on display on Friday, and Ms Thomas described what was proposed as “a very exciting project”. The complex is to be sited on a vacant triangular sloping block flanked by Main Road and The Cresent, with Lancefield Hotel, Weigard’s Buildings and the Mechanics Institute on its southern boundary. Ms Thomas said the Lost Watering Hole would put the eastern corridor of Macedon Ranges on the map, attracting visitors and tourists to the area; Romsey and Lancefield would also benefit by increased patronage. Peter Chiller (Lancefield Guesthouse operator), Rob Bryant (hardware store proprietor) and Bill Balcam (former owner of Cleve-

land Winery and other businesses) were among the consortium members present on Friday. Regional Development Victoria and the shire council were also represented. The project aligns with the Macedon Ranges visitor economy strategy, and is expected to enhance the tourist appeal of the region. Known for having one of the richest deposits of megafauna fossils in Australia, Lancefield hosts an annual Extinct Megafauna Festival each year. The brewery aims to utilise unique branding that pays tribute to the region’s rich history. The consortium emphasises it is all about supporting locals, whether contractors or tradesmen or suppliers. In addition to brewing its own premium range of preservativefree craft beers, the brewery will also sell beers from the Port Campbell-based Sow and Piglets range – thanks to the owner coinvesting in the new venture. It will incorporate production and packaging facilities, including canning and labelling lines that is expected to enable the brewery to produce up to 100,000 litres of beer each year. Ms Thomas said the Macedon Ranges was rightly developing a reputation as a food and artisan destination. “This exciting investment will continue to bolster the region’s appeal while also creating much-needed jobs, making it an even better place to live, work, visit and invest,” the minister said.

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Help to ease bill stress Woodend Neighbourhood House is helping community members experiencing financial hardship to access the state government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus. The Power Saving Bonus provides eligible Victorians with a one-off $250 payment, to assist households with the cost of living during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The pandemic has only exacerbated existing poverty within our communities, and many people have lost work or significant income as a direct result of Victoria’s lockdowns,” Neighbourhood Houses Victoria CEO Nicole Battle said. “This bonus offers some financial relief for these community members, many of whom have to choose whether they can pay their next electricity bill or put food on the table.” To help spread the word about the bonus, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has engaged Neighbourhood Houses Victoria in partnership with Good Shepherd. “It makes sense to have Neighbourhood Houses spreading the word about this bonus,” Nicole said. “Being such grassroots organisations,

26 June to 2 July is Youth Week! If you’re aged 12-24 join in one of our Youth Week events happening across the Macedon Ranges such as Jurassic Arcade–a retro games event where you can try your hand at Atari, Sega, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64 and Playstation 1. To ﬁnd out more, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/youth

Nominations open for 2021 Youth Awards Tell us about the inspiring young people in your life by nominating them in our annual Youth Awards, which celebrate and recognise the incredible achievements of young people in the shire. Nominations can be for any young person, or group of young people, aged 12–25 years who lives, works or attends school in the Macedon Ranges. To ﬁnd out more or nominate someone go to mrsc.vic.gov.au/youthawards

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they are best positioned to reach people within their communities who already come to them for other support services such as food relief, job-seeking support, digital literacy programs and Centrelink assistance.” Woodend Neighbourhood House manager Melissa Baker said the house was able to help community members complete their online applications for the bonus. “We know there are members of our community who have never used a computer before or lack confidence and skills to do something like submit an application online,” Melissa said. “We don’t want this to be a barrier to them accessing the $250 payment, so we are available to step them through the process, and make sure they aren’t left behind.” To be eligible for the Power Saving Bonus, applicants must hold a pensioner concession card or receive JobSeeker, Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance. For assistance with accessing the Power Saving Bonus, visit Woodend Neighbourhood House at 47 Forest Street, Woodend, or call them on 5427 1845.

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Macedon Ranges Rural Australians For Refugees have noticed a rising tide of sympathy for the plight of refugees in Australia. Committee member Bill Hebb said that in the wake of the controversy surrounding the Biloela family being kept in detention on Christmas Island, the group was hoping for a more compassionate and commonsense approach from the federal government that would greater reflect public sentiment. "Our aim is to create a greater awareness in the community," he said. "One of the outcomes will be that people will see we’re not a bunch of naïve idealists. "We’re simply a group of ordinary, everyday Australians who believe in giving decent people a fair go." Members and friends of the group prepared a selection of mouth-watering cakes, slices, cupcakes, jams and preserves for a recent fundraising stall outside the Woodend Newsagency, and were assisted with a donation from Woodend Sourdough Bakery. This effort, run alongside a firewood raffle, raised more than $2500. A week earlier, the group raised more than $1000 from a sausage sizzle outside Coles Woodend and, by asking customers to contribute an extra item from their shopping, was able to fill 30 shopping trolleys with non-per-

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A film edited by 'maine local Bergen O'Brien is poised to premiere as part of Australia's acclaimed Melbourne International Film Festival that's expanding to eight regional centres - including Castlemaine. Prolific film and TV series editor, Castlemaine-based O'Brien spent last year in lockdown editing the documentary film Hating Peter Tatchell, which stars Stephen Fry and Ian McKellen, along with international human rights activist Peter Tatchell as himself. Speaking to the Express in recent days O'Brien said the eye-opening doco has just been released internationally on Netflix but will make it's Australia premiere debut in Melbourne at the Melbourne International Film Festival happening August 5-22 Hating Peter Tatchell is directed by Christopher Amos and tells the profound life story of controversial human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell whose provocative acts of civil disobedience rocked the establishment, revolutionised attitudes to homosexuality and exposed tyrants in the fight for equality. "He's an amazing Australian that we probably don't know much about," O'Brien said. "It's a great story of one of the world's leading activists for gay rights... a curious man who has been such a pest to government and the Church, and any of the traditional institutions that have stood in the way of gay rights and human rights," the film editor said. "It was a tricky film to edit and it was edited here (in Castlemaine) during lockdown last year."

Castlemaine-based film editor Bergen O’Brien ahead of Melbourne International Film Festival where Hating Peter Tatchell will make its Aussie debut. One of the film's executive producers is Elton John who numbers among Tatchell's personal friends. MIFF organisers said this year, the festival's 69th, marked a first as it would be expanded from the state's metro capital to

eight regional centres including Geelong, Bendigo and Castlemaine where screenings - to be announced - were being scheduled for the town's Theatre Royal. Building on the success of MIFF’s 2020 online-only festival, this year's program

will be presented as a hybrid across both cinema and digital and is anticipated to reach the festival's largest audiences to date. Streaming will also be available via the festival’s new digital platform, MIFF Play.

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A Disability Access Guide will be launched at The Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing Castlemaine this Thursday. The Mount Alexander Shire Disability Advocacy Group has developed the resource with the support of Mount Alexander Shire Council to assist traders and service providers to increase their customer and client base by removing barriers that

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Reconciliation Week film fest rescheduled

Nalderun's postponed Reconciliation Week Film Festival has been rescheduled and will now hit the big screen at Castlemaine's Theatre Royal in late July. On Thursday July 29 the first film in the series Talking With Our Elders will premiere from 7.30pm. The locally created series features Aboriginal youth interviewing Elders in the Castlemaine region. Interviewed assuredly by her daughter Jacinta Douglas, Dja Dja Wurrung Elder, Aunty Kerri Douglas’ interview is simple and poignant. It gives a deep insight into the life of an important local Elder and educator. After the screening there will be a Q&A with Aunty Kerri and daughter. The series is proudly supported by The Mount Alexander Shire and Maldon and District Community Bank. Saturday July 31 the highly anticipated Nalderun Surprise Film will be screened at 11am followed by a Q&A. Nalderun has a huge amount of archival footage from its activities over the years. Ira Barker has trawled the archives to produce an entertaining retrospective of the community work this extraordinary organisation has done over the years. At times poignant and humorous, this is a revealing and powerful tribute to over 10 years of dedication. Part home movie, part behind the scenes, part public face and slick filmmaking, this film gives an insight into why Aboriginal-led work is so successful. The screening will include a short film that celebrates the successful fundraiser for the purchase of Me-Mandook Galk - created by Zoe Scoglio. On the afternoon of Saturday July 31 audiences can catch Wawi. This short film in Dja Dja Wurrung, created while at film school, is an extraordinary example of "Working together". Uncle Rick Nelson is in the cast and will feature in a Q&A with the film's director Michael Portway. This screening will also feature a short Mungaboomboom. The festival will wind up with two final events on Sunday August 1. At 11am catch We Don't Need a Map and a short presentation and Q&A and at 1pm Milpirri, plus never-seen-before outtakes and a Q&A on the topic 'Where are things now?' We Don't Need a Map is an epic telling of Australia's history, told through our collective relationship to one famous constellation. Directed by Warwick Thornton (Samson and Delilah) it is a challenging, poetic essay

Interviewer Jacinta Douglas with her mother, Aunty Kerri Douglas, from the ‘Talking with our Elders’ series. about who we are as a nation, a documentary that gets better the more times you watch it! The screening will be followed by a discussion with local writers Jan Wositzky and Brodie Murray. Milpirri: Winds of Change previously premiered at the Theatre Royal to a full house, which began a long relationship with the film's co-director, initiated Warlpiri man Wanta Jampijinpa Patrick and Uncle Rick Nelson, Aunty Julie McHale and Kath Coff from Castlemaine’s Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation. The film documents the Lajamanu community creating the biennial performance 'Milpirri' in Lajamanu Central Australia, it is an exploration of working together between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists on many levels.

From the performance the film documents, to the creation and behind-the-scenes relationships between Tracks Dance company in Darwin and the Lajamanu Elders and community, to the collaboration between the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal filmmakers, 'working together' is a major theme. The 55-minute film will screen with extra outtakes that further explore this theme. Local filmmakers Cath South and Stewart Carter, educator and PhD candidate Kath Coff with a link up to Wanta in Lajamanu will speak after the screening. How have things changed in the time since the Theatre Royal's full house preview? For tickets to all these special screenings visit theatreroyalcastlemaine.oztix.com.au

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“Throwing money away” Council wipes hands clean of pokies grants

Amy Hume Monetary contributions derived from electronic gaming machines have been banned from distribution through Macedon Ranges Council's Community Grants Program. The move halts a longstanding agreement with Gisborne's Victoria Tavern, which previously donated $15,000 annually to the grants funding pool. Victoria Tavern’s arrangement since 2007 has satisfied a state government imposed EGM offset and allowed council control of how those funds were spent. But last week, Cr Janet Pearce pushed to end the deal she felt conflicted with the council’s core health and wellbeing values. “We know the negative impacts EGMs have on our community,” she said. “I see council acting as a conduit to that money and I don't necessarily see that as acceptable. I think it's against what we actually stand for within the community. “This is our grants program and if the tavern wishes to provide donations and funding support to projects and people then it shouldn't be through our process.” Of three EGM venues shire-wide, the Victoria Tavern is presently alone in making community donations through the council’s funding scheme to fulfil its gaming licence requirements. Cr Rob Guthrie argued the tavern should follow other gaming venues in establishing its own means of distributing offset funds directly to the community.

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“Why should the council have anything to do with it? We're legitimising something that I don't think we should be involved with at all,” he said. “This motion's saying 'No, we don't want our hands dirty by touching this money'.” But not all councillors were convinced the change was for the betterment of the community. Crs Bill West and Geoff Neil argued the council would lose the control of the funds and community groups might not receive the same benefits. Since 2013, recipients of the EGMderived grant money have been notified of the funding origin to enable the option of declining on principle. Cr Neil said, to his knowledge, no group had yet declined. Cr West argued if the council were to maintain the current Community Grants Program funding pool, it would need to redirect $15,000 from another part of its budget. “No matter how one chooses to spin this, council's going to be in a situation of being $15,000 shorter if the Victorian Tavern is prohibited from making an allocation this year,” Cr West said. “We can have strong views about the subject mentioned but I think we're throwing money away that could help the community.” Crs West and Neil were the only councillors to vote against council rejecting monetary contributions derived from EGMs for distribution through the community grants program.

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Bright as a Button: Castlemaine’s Denise Button is set to appear in an upcoming episode of popular tv game show Millionaire Hot Seat. Photo: supplied.

Denise in the hot seat Well-known Castlemaine local Denise Button is set to appear on the Nine network's Millionaire Hot Seat. While not revealing too much about the outcome, the popular game show's producers say the Castlemaine publicist and events manager will be vying to win $50,000. "I just decided to go on the show to have a fun day out," Denise revealed to the Express in recent days. "Filming was six weeks ago. It was fabulous. I turned into this different person ... got really cheeky."

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Congratulations to all who came together to celebrate World Environment Day(s). Although cold weather and restricted movement closed in, many people still took advantage of the free coffee (and other hot bevvies) in support of climate action, sponsored by The Hub Foundation and Tortoise Espresso. “There was a real buzz on the first day,” said Josh, barista and local coffee enthusiast. “It took people a while to get their heads around it, and of course it coincided with lockdown, but it provided a focal point for discussion and exchange of ideas, both on site and online,” said Penny Gilbert of The Hub Foundation. The large banner that hung over the balcony of The Hub for the duration of the offer, was re-purposed and re-imagined, putting into action from the get-go, the practices of reimagining, restoring and recreating. While the intention of the offer was to inspire new actions, specific to World Environment Day(s), it was also inspiring to be contacted by people, letting us know how they lived their lives, and how many of their daily actions are aimed at living in harmony with our world. The ‘Window of Actions’ partially told the story of the event, drew comments and enthusiasm of passers-by and inspired unknown numbers of folk to see climate action as doable, and within each person’s remit. Running campaigns is always a dive into the unknown, the true impact never really being known. However, I’m always encouraged by people taking actions themselves, from repairing

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Victoria’s disability workforce will be stronger and safer under a new Victorian Government disability worker registration scheme, giving regional Victorians with disability greater choice and better protections. The first scheme of its kind in Australia, voluntary disability worker registration will open on 1 July to allow workers to be independently assessed by the Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria. Across the disability sector, different onboarding checks, standards and screenings in place for disability workers may vary in consistency or may not exist in some cases. Registration fills a critical gap by ensuring registered disability workers meet rigorous standards and are assessed for safety, skills and professionalism, no matter how they are employed or how the services they deliver are funded. By becoming registered, disability workers can demonstrate their commitment

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Pottery enthusiast Brian Owens is pictured with a couple of the unique pieces he will be bringing along to the 2021 event, including a possum from Huntly Pottery and a piece made by John Campbell Tasmania. time to time when they had spare materials left over. A piece like this is very hard to come by," Brian said. He will also display a beautiful possum fashioned by Huntly Pottery and a twinhandled trough from the 1930s-40s made by John Campbell Tasmania. "We have around 15 stallholders coming along from all over the state and the event

will feature colonial pottery from the 1890s through to modern-day art pottery. You never know what you'll discover. It's always a surprise," he said. The event will run from 10am to 3pm the Campbells Creek Community Centre. Entry is by gold coin donation with funds going to assist the Campbells Creek Football Netball Club.

Plants stolen from gravesite A Kyneton family is devastated after $600 worth of potted plants were stolen from a gravesite at Kyneton Cemetery. Leo Hatzigiannis said the gravesite of his father, Gabriel Hatzigiannis, had been adorned with plants including mini cyprus trees, African shrubs, lemon and lime bushes, and daphnes. He and family had visited the site

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Local pottery buffs are urged to pencil Saturday July 10 in their diaries as the Campbells Creek Pottery and Australiana Exhibition and Sale is set to return to town. The annual event is now in its third year and is coordinated by Brian Owens - one of the founders of the annual 'Fossick in the Goldfields' Antique and Collectables Fair that is held every January - and his mate and fellow collector Ed Kisala from Healesville. Brian is an Australian Pottery aficionado and organises the side event specifically aimed at those with a passion for all things pottery and Australiana. The event will feature unique, rare and collectable pottery pieces from all over Victoria including colonial and retro pottery and quirky Australiana collectables. Brian was inspired to share his passion for collectable and vintage ceramics and Australiana with a wider audience and to raise money for worthy causes after attending a similar event in Sydney several years ago. Some of the unique items he will be exhibiting on the day include a rare metal kangaroo souvenir made by International Harvester Geelong. "It was something they would do from

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Rhonda and Kevin Butler have been named 2021 Farming Legends of the Year.

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BlazeAid founders Rhonda and Kevin Butler have been named 2021 Farming Legends of the Year. The Kilmore East farmers have powered armies of volunteers to help communities rebuild after natural disaster since Black Saturday. McEwen MP Rob Mitchell said the organisation was inspirational and the pair was “the epitome of the true Aussie spirit”. “BlazeAid has helped many communities - physically and emotionally - in the aftermath of bushfires and other natural disasters and involving thousands of volunteers," he said. “Their help is not just a once-off too; it’s often months and months of work. People often talk about the need for a hand up, not a hand-out – BlazeAid really is that hand up." The Butlers were presented with the award at the 2020-21 Australian Farmer of the Year ceremony in Parliament House earlier this month and Mr Mitchell was among the first on hand to congratulate them. Kevin and Rhonda were inspired to establish BlazeAid after their sheep farm and trucking business was hit by the 2009 Black Saturday fires. They put out a call for help to re-establish fencing and 25 people came to their aid. The Butlers were so grateful they decided to help their neighbours and founded BlazeAid. Since then BlazeAid team has removed 15,472 km of damaged fencing, rebuilt 15,208 km of fencing, engaged 32,950 volunteers and helped 10,982 properties. Together, the team has committed 333,632 volunteer days.

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Defibs for CFA brigades Generous community donations from the 2019/20 bushfires will fund more than 400 defibrillators for CFA brigades. Thanks to the donations, the CFA and Brigades Donations Trust is allocating $1.04m to purchase this important life-saving equipment which improves the safety of both firefighters and community members at incidents. The new 426 defibrillators will bring CFA’s total to more than 1700 across the state, ensuring every group vehicle has a defibrillator and every brigade has at least one vehicle with a defibrillator. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said it was important CFA members were prepared if a cardiac emergency occurred. “Defibrillators save lives – it’s that simple. We have seen our members use them in some emergency situations recently and the early intervention has saved their lives," Mr Heffernan said. “Donations from the community have made these additional defibrillators possible, and we are so grateful and humbled by their support.” In November 2019, a CFA crew was on deployment to the NSW fires when they saved the life of a NSW Rural Fire Service firefighter. Given their remote location at the time, the early use of the CFA defibrillator was vital in saving the firefighter’s life. A similar incident occurred in February 2021 at Glenlyon where the Spring Hill captain went into cardiac arrest at a fire. His fellow firefighters saved his life with the defibrillators on their fire trucks. The captain said he would have died if it wasn’t for the quick actions taken by his team and the defibrillators on scene. ADVERTISEMENT

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Woodend SES unit controller Kevin McNair and his team of volunteers are calling on members of the public to consider joining their ranks. The unit is planning a series of events to allow interested residents to discover how volunteering might work for them, what is involved, and the training opportunities on offer. SES volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring different skill levels and skill-sets to the role, so all applicants are welcome. An open day will be held at the Woodend SES headquarters, next to the CFA station on Urquhart Street, on July 3 from 10am to 2pm. All members of the public are invited to go along to talk to existing volunteers, inspect the unit’s equipment, ask questions and take home an application form. Anyone interested to know more about volunteering at any time can also send an email to woodend@ses. vic.gov.au or telephone Andrew on 0408 087 804.

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All funds raised at the Lions Club of Trentham's June farmers market will go towards supporting Trentham residents impacted by the unprecedented storm event earlier this month. Club secretary Stan Falloon said the storm had left club members stunned by the extent of damage to their town and greater region. "Hardly a property escaped fallen trees, including full-scale decimation on surrounding roads and forests," Stan said. "The Lions Club of Trentham put out a call for support and the response from the Trentham community was fantastic, including entertainment from Charles Sherlock, Val Goodwin, Maria Forde and Tim Walsh." Stan said the Trentham Historical Society took on the barbecue and raised more than $700 with donations from Hardwicks of Kyneton and Taranaki Farm’s local eggs. Local resident Alice Petherbridge sold handmade knitted beanies to contribute $680 for the local community effort. Stall vendors also donated a percentage of their takings. "One very special surprise was Lions Club of Gisborne and

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Wood engraving in ‘Orbit’

David Frazer is pictured with some of his wood engraving artworks.

Castlemaine printmaker David Frazer shares a selection of wood engravings and prints from the past 25 years as part of Castlemaine Art Museum's latest 'Orbit' exhibition. Frazer, also renowned for his large-scale linocuts, said his introduction to wood engraving was a case of love at first sight. "I always wanted to be a rock star but I failed in writing songs. I wanted to write classic heartbreaking ballads but could only manage a couple of stupid ditties. "I struggled to be a painter but when I discovered wood engraving, that was it," he said. The artist was introduced to the traditional artform by Welsh artist Tim Jones in 1996. "Wood engraving was as close as I’d ever get to writing

a song, to connecting with people and to stir some emotion," Frazer said. "Its history is in illustration and it sits well with text and poetry. Engravings are small and intimate and you have to get close to them. "My work displays love and empathy for the misfits and the lost man." While the artist hasn't had the chance to fulfil his dream of becoming a rock star, his art has given him the opportunity to work with several respected musicians - creating artist's books for Nick Cave and Paul Kelly and artwork for Don Walker of Cold Chisel. "I love the storytelling. This is my form of song writing and expressing myself. Many of my works seem to feature the hopeless, confused and bewildered man searching for meaning, what his role is and dreaming of love and escape," he said.

"This latest exhibition is a bit of a retrospective, its a little bit of nostalgia." The exhibition includes some of Frazer's intricately carved English boxwood pieces, a wide array of prints on various subjects printed on his 1850s press and some of the tools of the trade that he has plied away with to create his amazingly intricate works. It offers a great sneak peek at some of the work to be featured in Frazer's upcoming exhibition at Australian Galleries in Melbourne in August. This is the fifth exhibition in CAM's Orbit program, which celebrates artists who live and work in central Victoria and is supported by the state government's Creative Victoria's Strategic Investment Fund. The exhibition closes this Sunday July 4 so be quick to call in and catch it. CAM is open Thursday-Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. For more information check out the gallery's new website at castlemaineartmuseum.org.au

Healing and wellbeing

Organisers of the Gisborne Healers and Wellbeing Market are excited to be returning after the long sabbatical. Once again the market will be found on the first Sunday of each month at the Gisborne Mechanics Hall in Hamilton Street beginning on Sunday July 4 from 10am-3.30pm. It was more than six years ago when it first opened its doors presenting a forum for regionally based alternative healers along with readers and spiritual individuals to promote themselves and share their gifts with the broader community. The market creates a space for others to experience the benefits of natural wellness products and therapies. Go along to discover how the different modalities and wellness products available can assist you in the relief of stress and to find that inner peace. The market offers a calm, intimate and friendly atmosphere where you can experience kinesiology, reiki, homeopathy, chakra balance, energy vibrational balance, have a reading, or browse through the variety of products available. Vibrational oils, magnesium products, hand-crafted candles, jewellery, crystals, plants and more are featured. Due to recent events, COVID-safe practices will apply. If you wish to know more or book an appointment with one of the healers or readers contact Jenny or Jan on the 'Gisborne Healers and Wellbeing Market' Facebook page.

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It's that time of the year when we need to rug up and there's no better place to find all those things to snuggle up in than the craft market being run on Saturday July 3 by the the RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care Auxiliary. There will be heaps to select from including knitwear, beanies, scarves, rugs, jams, sauces and books to read by the

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School holiday fun and games

Inside today's edition of the Midland Express readers will find a Connecting Communities game board and playing cards that can be cut out and used to play a game exploring the Macedon Ranges. With the help of Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s COVID Creative and Cultural Support Program, artist Jenni Ivins has collected photos from the community, which she used to create the board game for families to play at home and get a thrill if they pick up a card with their own picture or suggestion on the back when playing the game. The photos represent many conversations that occurred on Facebook in the first part of the three-month project - connecting communities. Participants spoke about what they treasured in the shire - our community spirit, the natural environment and lesser-known stories of places and events. There were more photos submitted than could fit in the paper; but as this is an inclusive project, Jenni has placed all the suitable photos in a PDF version of the Connecting Communities game. This means people can print more cards at home. And they will print with slightly bigger pictures, making the game accessible to more people in our community. A list of project participants is also the the PDF version of the game. It is important to acknowledge the people who took the photos and contributed, but also important to allow a level of anonymity so shyer people feel comfortable to join in, too. You can find hard copies of the game in council customer service centres. Council is also placing laminated copies in local libraries. You will find the PDF version of the game in the Connecting Communities Facebook group and on the Macedon Ranges Shire Council website. Have fun playing the game and remember - just as we want to keep the COVID numbers down, the lowest score wins!

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Castlemaine’s Caitlin and Oscar McGregor were among the crowd that filled Victory Park on Friday as part of nation-wide protests d om the e federal government. Eve Lamb L Gas was w on the nose as hundreds of locals gathered in astlema aine's Victory Park on Friday as part of nationwide otests demanding genuine climate action from the federal vernm ment. Many more Castlemaine students and more mature sidents s caught public transport to Melbourne to join the timate ed 5000 people who gathered at Treasury Gardens r a rally y and march organised by SchoolStrike4Climate in sponse e to this month’s federal budget. A sea a of signs called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison d Trea asurer Josh Frydenberg to stop funding gas and stead invest in genuine climate change solutions. In Cas stlemaine speakers included Central Vic Climate tion's Bernard Tonkin who took to the podium urging the owd to o join a new campaign aimed at forcing superannuon fun nds to divest from financing the fossil fuels sector.

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REAL HOME F OD L o ca l f o o d h a n d m a d e i n K y n e t o n with Jennifer Beachey Jennifer Beachey is a local foodie, food writer and homecook who keeps her followers entertained on Instagram and Facebook with her creative seasonal recipes. Jennifer lives in Kyneton and when not in the kitchen can usually be found in the vegetable garden with her chickens.

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During our recent lockdown, I received a fantastic response to an Instagram post singing the virtues of lovely leftovers and getting the most out of your meal planning for the week. Food waste in this country is mind-blowing. In Victoria alone, the average family throws away over $2200 of food every year. We also waste more than 725 millions loaves of bread per year, which is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas in landfill, according to Love Food Hate Waste Victoria. Cutting out the bread waste in landfill alone is the equivalent of taking more than 170,000 cars off the road every year. By changing how we use the simple loaf of bread, we can have a huge impact on reducing waste and helping our environment. There is nothing more heavenly than a fresh, warm loaf of bread. But how do you use it after the freshness wanes a little? In our house the order looks a little like this; Day 1 - fresh bread Day 2 - toast and toasties for lunch Day 3 - If we have bought too much, freeze it. Day 4 - Bread and butter pudding, croutons, breadcrumbs (kept in the freezer), or if it is a breadstick, cut into rounds, brush over a little olive oil and toast in the oven on 160 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden. These are great as snacks with a little cheese or dips, or topped with freshly chopped tomato, cucumbers and basil. Meal Planning We have found that having a weekly meal plan is also an excellent way to reduce waste and save money. Here is a little example of our plan last week and how you can get the most out of your shopping. Sunday - Roast lamb with roasted vegetables. Remove all extra meat and store in a container in the fridge. Keep any bones for soup stock. Monday - Veggie curry (using any leftover roasted vegetables and adding some healthy seasonal dark leafy green vegetables such as kale and broccoli and cauliflower and sweet potatoes. Served with brown rice and quinoa. Make your stock for your lamb soup by adding all your bones and bits into a big pot with enough water to cover the bones, add a carrot, stick of celery, an onion cut in half, and two bay leaves and bring to the boil, then simmer for one hour. Set aside to cook for tomorrow's soup. Tuesday - Lamb, barley and vegetable soup with scones (if you have any leftover brown rice, pop it in your soup) - great for gut health and extra fibre! Wednesday - Chicken stir fry with a honey-chilli sauce and tons of stir-fried vegetables. This is a great way to use up some of your weekly vegetable shop, celery, carrots, red peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, spring onions, red onions.

Thursday - Lamb souvlakis with homemade souvlaki bread, lemon and garlic yoghurt and kale and apple slaw. Friday - Pizza night! You can use any leftover souvlaki bread to make pizzas or make extra on Thursday night and have it ready in the fridge for your pizzas on Friday. Now that is fast food! Add any toppings you like, leftover chicken, lamb, lunchbox meats such as salami or ham, cherry tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms. Let's try to have a leftover night once a week and you can set your family a challenge of creating something new to make with your leftovers. See how much you can save and how much less food is wasted. I would love to hear some of your ideas. For any information on how to get the most out of your leftovers message me via Instagram or for foodie inspiration check out these and other recipes on the link below. You can find these recipes on www.realhomefoods.com.au

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Unbelievable Clarkefield development

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1. Where is the council-operated truck wash located in Kyneton?

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2. Which local town was advised not to drink tap water during chaotic storms earlier this month? 3. Where is Castlemaine’s Repair Cafe held? 4. In which two months will this year’s Woodend Winter Arts Festival take place?

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5. Where is Macedon Ranges’ picturesque former hill station Ard Choille located?

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6. “To be, or not to be, that is the question...” is a famous line from which William Shakespeare play? 7. In the film Grease, Rizzo, Jan, Marty, Frenchy and Sandy, are part of what group? 8. What is the national currency of Russia? 9. Royal gala, Fuji, Empire and Cameo, are all types of what?

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APD Projects' proposed Clarkefield Town Centre Project ('Grand plans for Clarkefield?', Midland Express, June 8) reads like an exercise in greenwash publicity but there are no guarantees that 'Carbon Neutral Clarkefield' is anything more than a collection of aspirational ideas that will be extremely difficult to implement without an enormous price tag for its residents and eventually shire ratepayers. Yet it claims to deliver “…affordable housing and compact dwelling…” in a carbon neutral development. And if the train doesn’t suit for getting to work and schools the only option is driving on increasingly congested roads especially once you hit the new Sunbury estates. Apart from that, why does the shire need another development at an isolated train station with no social network facilities? The shire has housing estates constantly opening in its towns that have most facilities such as schools, shops, police, medical clinics, library, re-cycling, sports facilities etc. Who delivers and pays for these at 'Carbon Neutral Clarkefield' and how many years will they take to put in place? Finally, Macedon Ranges Shire needs all its productive agricultural land preserved for local food production. Clarkefield region has reliable and high rainfall, with excellent basalt clay loam soils. It has a history of successful grazing and in the last 20 years high yielding cropping. It is the only high rainfall broadacre cropping region close to Melbourne and should be preserved for farming. It is worth comparing The Cape sustainable housing development at Cape Paterson with the Clarkefield proposal. It is an attractive setting adjacent to a town and has little impact on agriculture. We don’t need another housing estate at Clarkefield.

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The letter in last week’s Midland Express from Peter Walsh, Leader of the Nationals, started by telling of the recent savage storms and the long cleanup. It then went on to quote the two horror years of catastrophic bushfires that swept our state, and community resilience. I thought, wow, the Nationals have finally got it! He’s going to finally acknowledge that the cause of these unprecedented events is what scientists and climatologists have been telling us for years.... climate change! But, no, not a mention....instead a pathetic cry about bloody firewood collection! Not a word anywhere about the cause of ever-worsening severe weather events (bushfires, droughts, floods) that will render large parts of Australia uninhabitable by the time my grandchildren are half my age. And those areas most affected contain your constituents, Mr Walsh. Your party has just elected a climate change denier to the second most powerful job in the country. Perhaps you could glance at The Greens' policies to transition Australia’s energy needs from fossil fuels to a clean bright future, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs in renewable energy industries and in areas we haven’t even thought of yet. Energy efficiency, electric cars, tidal energy, geothermal energy, hydrogen from solar and wind, and much more efficient batteries. Australia could lead the world in any of these areas, but our LNP fossil fools in Canberra assisted by the Labor Party’s embracing of gas, a fossil fuel, are quickly making us a pariah state on the world stage. Xavier Herbert was right. Poor Fellow My Country, indeed.

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Avoid like the plague Patrick Hockey, Castlemaine Social media has had many perverse effects on our communities. For a start, multiple studies have found a link between heavy social media use and depression. We all have a need to feel connected to others, but social media has created communities within silos where people of one viewpoint are encouraged to believe that there is strong support for their perspective, leading to unprecedented division. At the same time, whereas we are all bound by a common capacity to give and receive kindness, the public social media communities are often full of ugly rancour between combatants, who emerge from their silos ready to vent their fomented anger. In a further damaging trend, many organisations have stopped using other media forms such as newspapers for communication, thereby excluding large swathes of the community who have the good sense to avoid social media. Nevertheless, it is commonplace these days for folk to complain that they are too busy, so I do wonder how anyone has time to be looking at social media. For my own part, in the interests of good mental health I avoid social media like the plague.

Nice try but no banana David Somerfield, Trentham Firstly I respond to Nationals Leader Peter Walsh regarding his letter calling on the state government to change the rules covering firewood collection along the state's roads ('Firewood collection for storm recovery', Opinions, June 22). Mr Walsh might like to avail himself of the ACTUAL situation in the roads around Trentham where it has been witnessed that people are already out collecting firewood and are creating dangerous situations. I'm talking people armed with chainsaws (probably the most dangerous item of equipment amateurs can use) parking totally without care and basically behaving like ferals as they cut whatever they can get to and load their trailers and utes to the hilt. It must be said that SOME people are behaving responsibly but otherwise it's a free for all. Wouldn't it be better for all if the relevant clean up authorities were allowed to cut heavy logs into the proper size and they were offered free to residents at a range of central places such as council transfer stations? On Friday last I saw the proper clean up happening on the Woodend-Tylden Road where proper traffic light systems were operating and the trucks and bobcats, tractors and workers were doing a terrific job sorting and cleaning both sides of the road. That is how it should be happening. Secondly I respond the Glenda Fisher of Woodend bravely but incorrectly defending the vaccine rollout by the federal government and trying to lay the blame for the slow delivery into the arms of the citizens of Victoria by telling porkies about our state government ('Appalling mistakes', Opinions, June 22). Glenda please be at least truthful and admit that if our state government hasn't been supplied with enough vaccines then they simply cannot snap their fingers and have vaccines miraculously appear out of thin air. It's also a fact that the lack of a proper campaign by the responsible FEDERAL government encouraging citizens to get the jab has meant vacant vaccination centres looking in vain for an arm to inject. At least Britain, America and other countries for all their disastrous handling of the pandemic appear to have learnt their lesson and are going like blazes vaccinating their populations whereas we are at the mercy of Greg Hunt and Scott Morrison

who have absolutely no idea about getting our citizens protected. I say to both Mr Walsh and Glenda Fisher, nice try to throw some LNP mud but no banana. Come back when you have some accurate facts.

Engage on development Rob Bakes, Kyneton and District Town Square Co-Op Board Re: How Working Heritage engages with the Kyneton and district(s) community and the organisation's sensitivity to community hopes for the former primary school site. While the Kyneton Town Square Coop sees Friday's announcement as a big improvement on previous suggestions from Government for how the site might be managed, we maintain that there are some important issues to resolve for the community’s interests to be safeguarded. It is important that the governance of the former Kyneton Primary School provides more than just site management. The co-op's advocacy has always been to ensure that the use and management of the site meets the needs of the community now and in the future. Key to the community's inter-generational vision is that, embedded in the planning for the site, is its pivotal role as part of a town square in the centre of our village which includes the Kyneton Mechanics Reserve and all the crown land to the east. At a time of climate and ecological crisis the importance of community is central to our very survival. The co-op continues to believe the management, vision and use of the old Kyneton Primary School site should be primarily based on the principle of community development. Use of the site as a tourist offering or gallery, while a welcome proposal, should always be secondary to this primary aim. The economic modelling for this valuable community asset must change from any preoccupation with economic outcomes to a serious emphasis on nurturing everyone's well being, sense of belonging and sense of place. In particular, we need to know how Working Heritage intends to engage with our community. We need to know how it will draw on the extensive community engagement work the co-op has been doing over the past four years. We hope that any proposal for the site is governed on the principle that benefits accrued in Kyneton will be retained here. These assets must not be used to fund other Working Heritage projects. In particular, the co-op expects commercial tenancies located at the old KPS will be used to provide cross-subsidisation of other tenants, and in particular community groups. The co-op looks forward to engaging with Working Heritage on the future of the old KPS site and are pleased to note one of their core priorities as an organisation is to ensure a discernible and measurable community benefit.

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Rarely do opportunities present themselves with a freehold shop and two bedroom dwelling being offered for sale in the heart of Maldon. This solid brick, double fronted shop and residence sits behind its pretty heritage red façade with wide verandah over the footpath. Steeped in history, this historic freehold investment was constructed on land first owned by J.C. Hawkey in 1854 and built by local entrepreneurs, the Hornsbys, in 1900. The inviting character filled retail shop of (approx.) 65m2 is split level with four rooms, joined by two arched brick walls, there are two working fire places, stunning baltic flooring, air conditioning and large street windows. The rear room of the shop has a gorgeous farm house sink and natural light from the carriageway. There is rear access through the foyer/ sunroom with entry and access to the super quaint terraced rear slated courtyard garden with outside toilet, and storage space. The iron spiral staircase set in the rear foyer leads to the currently leased two bedroom apartment which sits above the shop. The apartment oozes character, comprising central lounge with second bedroom with robe coming off this. Stepping up from the lounge you will find the surprisingly large main bedroom with cute window, the rustic kitchen has baltic flooring, and long bench with sink, overhead cupboards and electric cooking with views over the centre of Maldon. The bathroom is generous with shower

over the bath, vanity and high windows with views to Mount Tarrangower. The toilet and laundry complete the package with superb views over Main and High Street. Access for the apartment is from the carriageway. With such a versatile floor plan the options are immense, whether it be for investment, part occupy, restoration or the appeal of being able to live and work from the one building. (Please note the upstairs apartment is currently in lease until December 18 2021. No car-parking is available on site.)

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MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING An exceptional lifestyle awaits

This elegant garden residence in prestigious Doveton Street is a rare and special offering. Perfectly sited on a 1021 sqm (1/4 acre), behind the quintessential Victorian cottage façade is a residence that has been meticulously renovated to set a new benchmark in scale, luxury and relaxed living. The stunning hallway introduces the original cottage and an interior that effortlessly combines tradition with contemporary style. High ceilings, sympathetic decor, hardwood floorboards and large sash windows deliver a warm and inviting, light filled interior comprising formal lounge, separate dining room, two superbly finished queen bedrooms, main with dual walk -in robe and stylish ensuite and the second, with fireplace, offers an exceptional home office space if desired. The stunningly appointed stone kitchen reaches a new level of excellence in design and function with an abun-

dance of high gloss cabinetry and premium appliances including induction cooking and dishwasher. An expansive breakfast bar seamlessly merges the original cottage with its tasteful extension. At the centre is an expansive family domain with french doors opening to a lovely, sunny verandah. Step up to two king bedrooms, each boasting built-in robes and walk- in robes and lovely private, rear garden aspect. The generously proportioned black/white tiled family bathroom is indeed a show stopper with built-in cabinetry, deep bath, dual basins and separate toilet. As expected of a home of this stature, the laundry has not been forgotten with a spacious interior, built-in cabinetry and external access. Connected to the roofline, a double carport offers direct internal access to the home. Additional highlights include ducted split system heating

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Beautifully renovated Victorian with two king and two queen bedrooms 24 Doveton Street, Castlemaine $1,375,000 - $1,425,000 Jellis Craig Jeremy Bottomley 0433 772 033 Carole Lenander 0401 472 346

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A long winding driveway leads you to this immaculate home set on approximately 2 hectares of superbly maintained grounds and provides a fantastic opportunity to secure a low maintenance property located minutes from the heart of the Kyneton.

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $1,275,000 Land 2 ha approx Terry Gibson 0488 003 920

9 Jeffreys Street Woodend Located in Woodend’s premiere location, this rare and delightful home is loaded with character with Victorian features including 11ft ceilings and Baltic Pine floors. Offering ducted heating and reverse cycle heating and cooling.

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36 Harmony Way Harcourt

A rare offering of gently undulating land accessed from Red Gum Valley Road. Fully fenced and mostly cleared, this parcel features a winter creek wooded with magnificent river red gums.

An immaculate family home with open plan living offering a woodfired burner and access to the alfresco area. Features include zoned underfloor heating, evaporative cooling, split systems, great shedding & 10kw of solar capacity.

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $195,000 Land 2.02 ha (5 acres) approx Kate Graham 0466 643 065

Private Sale Inspect Saturday 12-12.30pm or by appt Price $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 Land 1,010 sqm approx Terry Gibson 0488 003 920

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $895,000 - $975,000 Land 1.25 ha (3 acres) approx Kate Graham 0466 643 065 KN258141

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Eco choice If you are looking for a stylish architecturally- designed home for a passive eco-friendly low maintenance lifestyle, look no further than this. This property has views to Mount Alexander and the Castlemaine Diggings National Park at your doorstep and is just minutes to the centre of Castlemaine. The interior features three bedrooms, each with robes, with the third bedroom fitted out for the perfect home/office with separate entry. There is an open kitchen and dining/living area with quality appliances, induction cooktop, Miele dishwasher and courtyard access both to the north and south for entertaining in all seasons. There is a central bathroom, plus a second separate toilet and laundry. With a 7.9 star energy rating, constructed of double brick and reverse brick veneer systems for thermal mass, soaring ceilings, double glazed windows and doors throughout, the design has been well thought out. With all electrical appliances, 4.5KW integrated solar system, reverse cycle heating/cooling, 12,000L water tank, landscaped gardens and carport, it gets even better. A perfect choice for a peaceful, eco lifestyle.

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Architecturally designed three bedroom home 20A Montgomery Street Castlemaine $820,000 Cantwell Property Castlemaine Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270

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Centrally located between the shopping precinct and the school precinct, this renovated 1920s home has been thoughtfully renovated and extended to provide comfortable family living and a convenient lifestyle in the centre of town. A central lounge, home ofﬁce and an open plan kitchen/dining area complete the picture with a sought after rear studio as a bonus.

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Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Chris Davidson 0418 354 835 Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 | Jack Dynon 0437 835 822 | Andrew Foard 0413 187 788

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A highly prized, cleared 5.4 hectares (13 acres) situated in the Back Creek valley with postcard views over surrounding undulating farmland. This hilltop sanctuary is 6 minutes from Malmsbury, 12 minutes to Kyneton and is the last vacant block remaining in the original subdivision. The surrounding area has an exemplary reputation as a cool climate grape growing area.

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322 Prices Road Carisbrook

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1860's 4 Bedroom Victorian Farmhouse on 22 hectares

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EPR: $700,000 - $750,000

Rural tranquility bordered by the Havelock State Forest on 2 sides, this 1865 Victorian farmhouse has been updated and extended. Located on approx. 22 hectares (54 acres) of cleared farming land suitable for future subdivision (Rural Living Zone) with the convenience of Maryborough or Carisbrook only a few minutes away. The home features 4 large bedrooms, rustic kitchen with 900mm gas stove, separate dining, lounge with solid fuel heater, large rumpus room providing abundant living space for family gatherings, large machinery shed and numerous infrastructure for horses.

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38 Outawood Rise Gisborne Greendale

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

Highly desired for its exclusive cul-de-sac position and tranquil rural backdrop, this 1985 Colonial Revival family home delivers a high standard of living amidst 1.48 hectares (3.5 acres) of serene, park-like surrounds. Comprising a subtle and delightful arrangement of buildings, It offers a home of superb build quality, with exposed Oregon beams throughout, pitched ceilings, full height windows with framed views of the garden, privacy and scenic beauty combined with traditional elegance and modern function for large scale entertaining. Fully fenced acreage with mature trees, 2 large dams, fruit orchard, hothouse, vegie bedsBeautifully ﬁnished interiors with a choice of 3 formal and casual living areasLarge covered alfresco deck with garden aspect.

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Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Chris Davidson 0418 354 835 Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 | Jack Dynon 0437 835 822 | Andrew Foard 0413 187 788

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EPR: $1,500,000 - $1,600,000

You know a district is desirable when it is tightly held, and Allan Valley Farm is the epitome of this, having remained in the family for 5 generations. Comprising 38.5 hectares approx. the property is eminently suitable for a range of grazing interests eg cattle, alpacas, goats – pursuits which are already very successful in the district. The 16 year old home provides 3 light-ﬁlled bedrooms, a north facing, open plan living environment with adjacent kitchen/ meals, a large undercover entertaining area and the garden is a delight.

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Professional & Efﬁcient

Robert is clearly meant to work in real estate! His success is in the combination of knowledge, professionalism, skill, and enthusiasm. He engaged in a way that showed he understood our home and what made it special. We felt Robert worked hard to achieve a great result for us. If you’re looking for an agent in the area, we would highly recommend Robert and the team at Broadhurst Property.

Robert and the team at Broadhurst Property handled the sale of our property with great care, professionalism and eﬃciency. His industry experience in both the Melbourne and local markets assisted us greatly during the speedy sale process.

We were lucky to have Robert recommended to us Robert listened to what our requirements were, & our reason for putting our property on the market. With his excellent knowledge of the local market, and his data base, he was able to identify the optimum strategy for our property. The sale was quick, and the results outstanding, achieving the top of his estimate. We have no hesitation in recommending Robert and his team. Greg & Vienna – 42 Barkly Street Glenlyon 29 May 2021

Highly recommended We met Rob after a referral from a neighbour but we had watched this new entrant into the market place for some months prior and his surprising results in and around the Daylesford area when the other local agents seemed very complacent, nor energetic or enthusiastic by comparison. There were some challenges with our parents property due to the appeal to the ﬁrst home buyer market and the banks reluctance to lend: Rob and his team stuck at it for months and persistence paid oﬀ. Professional, hard working (Sundays even!) transparent, articulate, no ‘spin’ just facts – you cant ask more than that. Paula & Ian – 13 Adair Street, Newstead 15 April 2021

Professional service and great results Robert was great to deal with throughout the whole process of selling our home. Robert has a comprehensive understanding of the market and is ambitious in realising the best results for his client. From the outset, he provided positive and detailed input on the best strategy for our house. Always positive and, most importantly, kept excellent communication with us throughout the campaign. His results speak for themselves in achieving results consistently above expectations, especially with ours! We have no hesitation in highly recommending Robert as our preferred agent in the area. Amanda and Jeff – 41 Hospital Street, Daylesford 22 April 2021

The Broadhurst Promise “Doing everything it takes to achieve the best possible price is a given, however we take it one step further. We believe everyone’s real estate experience with us should be rewarding, enjoyable and entirely stress free. We place our client’s needs ahead of our own in every transaction because we recognise, unlike many of our competitors, that we are in the service industry ﬁrst and foremost, not just the property industry. We not only see ourselves becoming your partner in your sale, we are dedicated to forging long term relationships with our clients”… KN258195

Justine – 19 Queensberry Street, Daylesford 31 May 2021

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1930 Daylesford Malmsbury Road Drummond

48 Ridge Road Musk Vale

Luxe Living In A Rural Setting

Constructed by Hardwick Build Co. this thoughtfully designed family home is in harmony with its rural setting, whilst also making a bold statement. A striking kitchen with a line of site to outdoors adds drama to the rest of the home, with 3 light-ﬁlled bedrooms and 2 exquisite bathrooms fulﬁlling the needs of most families. The 4th bedroom or studio is its own wing - comprising a huge combined master bedroom / living space with an en-suite bathroom, and a sunny outlook.

9,317 sqm

FOR SALE, EPR: $960,000 - $1,050,000

A Rare Offering With Captivating Views This 42hectare (105 acre) property oﬀers a choice of elevated home sites with long views to Mt Macedon and through the Coliban River valley. • ‘As Of Right’ ability to build a dwelling • Mains power available • Sunny eastern slope down to the Kangaroo Creek boundary • Undulating basalt loam soil • Large dam

42 HA

For Sale By Set Date: Monday 3 May @ 6pm, EPR: $800,000 - $880,000

Forthcoming Campaigns

SOLD $1,350,000

25 Vincent Street North, Daylesford

5 bedroom contemporary home EPR: $1,100,000 - $1,200,000

8 Ellis Street Guildford

4 bedroom contemporary home on 1.2 hectares (3 acres) EPR: $1,100,000 SOLD

116 Edgecombe Road Kyneton

39 Coliban Drive, Lyonville

3 bedroom period home on 7,403 sqm (1.8 acres) EPR: $980,000 - $1,070,000

Edgecombe Estate Elevated and private, this 4 bedroom ranch-style homestead sits at the end of a winding driveway with stunning vantage points and rural views, set amidst a sprawling, established garden. Set up for short term rental accommodation, the 4 bedrooms each have ensuite bathrooms and a further 6 self contained studio apartments, linen room, large machinery shed, 4-car garage complete the picture.

FOR SALE, EPR: $1,400,000

2ha

Vacant land, 2.4 hectares (6 acres) EPR: $420,000 - $460,000

Lot 1, Gradys Lane, Kerrie Vacant land, 15.6 hectares EPR: $800,000 - $880,000

Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Chris Davidson 0418 354 835 Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 | Jack Dynon 0437 835 822 | Andrew Foard 0413 187 788

broadhurstproperty.com.au

KN258198

1946 Daylesford Malmsbury Road, Drummond

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Make your escape to the country Fresh crisp air, tranquility and convenience prevail in great abundance in this highly desirable location of Gisborne where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and the suburbs. Set over one acre (4448m2 approx), a home designed for the life you desire where privacy is absolute. Four bedrooms – master with full ensuite, study/fifth bedroom, large sweeping living areas overlook the wondrous outdoor living spaces, swimming pool, tennis court and gardens designed by Sam Cox. Outdoors features extensive verandahs, undercover entertaining area, double garage – large modern powered shed. Escape to Gisborne and call it your own. Just 45 minutes to Melbourne CBD but it feels like a different world. Walk to Gisborne Secondary College and Gisborne township, a town that combines lifestyle properties, heritage buildings, tree-lined streets and lush parks and gardens with the amenities of a modern town brimming with restaurants and cafes, wine bars, shops and sporting facilities. Homes in this location are not often offered for sale so make your move now. Photo ID required upon inspection.

Property: Address: Auction: Agent: Contact:

Large family home on one acre 14 The Willows, Gisborne Saturday July 24 (time to be advised) Raine and Horne Gisborne Ken Grech 0418 509 710

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sales@wallerrealty.com.au

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

OPEN FOR INSPECTION: SATURDAY 12:30PM-1:00PM

Castlemaine

Contact Agent

11-13 Lyttleton Street HEAVENLY TRIO : PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES WITH A MANSE RESIDENCE CIRCA 1856 - 1894 CASTLEMAINE TOWN CENTRE WITH VIEWS!

3A2B 6C

Offers a heavenly trio of historic Buildings in the commercial heart of Castlemaine, positioned on 2,023m2 (0.50 Acre in 2 titles) in central Lyttleton Street, adjacent to the Art Gallery and just 1 block from the Train Station. These historic, ﬂexible combination of buildings constructed in the heyday of goldrush times, are Zoned General Residential with heritage overlays, and they comprise of: -1894 BEAUTIFUL LARGE BRICK CHURCH BUILDING (332m2) -1856 ORIGINAL CHURCH HALL BUILDING (183m2) -1861 BRICK MANSE HOMESTEAD (156m2)

Maldon

VICTORIAN BEAUTY ON CHURCH STREET - SKIDDAW CIRCA 1860

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

$540,000 - $560,000

459 Golden Point Road FABULOUS FARADAY FARMLET OFFERS A GOLDEN SETTING - 7.8 HA (19.26 ACRES) NEARBY TO THE CHEWTON RESERVOIR AND BUSHLANDS!

3A1B 2C

Positioned on a rolling hillside in Faraday with 7.8 hectares of grazing and established native trees, this terriﬁc property features a sizeable dam, shedding and a 3 bedroom home. The house features 3 double bedrooms two with built in robes, a living area with Osburn wood heater and split system air conditioner. There is an electric kitchen with dishwasher and adjacent dining space looking over the covered rear deck. The bathroom has a cubicle shower, vanity, and toilet. The large laundry contains an additional toilet and linen cupboard. Surrounds include shade trees, water tanks, double garage with power and concrete ﬂoor, and further shedding. This charming rural getaway is just 11km from Castlemaine with its shopping hub, and city commuter train line, and an easy commute into Bendigo via the Calder Freeway.

Jasmine Allan Property Manager

Guildford

GLORIOUS RESIDENTIAL LAND : LOT 2 - 3,284M2 (0.81 ACRE) WITH VIEWS AND ESTABLISHED OLIVE GROVE! On the village edge of Guildford in a quiet Lane with 2 Street access and a lovely rural outlook, this glorious residential lot measuring 3,284m2 (0.81 Acre) has new fencing, town water and underground power, completed driveway crossover and an excellent building site nestled amongst an established Olive grove. A north facing aspect and the village delights of Guildford are at your doorstep and ready for a new build in great surrounds!

Narelle Waller Director 0408 571 131

Jennifer Bendeich Property Manager

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

$325,000

Lot 2 Davis Street

Brett Tweed Sales 0417 564 697

Stuart Hassett Sales 0408 596 871

Blasi Mulholland

Leasing Manager 0417 311 733

Kirsty Mulholland Property Manager

wallerrealty.com.au

Catrina Weiss Asset Manager

KN258144

Faraday

0418 571 130

3A2B 2C

True to Maldon, this classic pretty façade double fronted Victorian home oozes heritage charm set behind its white picket fence and centrally located only 700 meters to the town centre offering easy walk to town centre, primary school, kindergarten, hospital and walking tracks. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is light and bright and has a traditional layout. 2 generous sized bedrooms with original ﬁreplaces sit at the front of the home with central hallway that leads to the large lounge area with new split system and another good sized bedroom with convenient ensuite. Split level dining room opens to the kitchen space with gas cooker and sliding doors to the carport area. The large main bathroom, draws you to want to soak in the deep claw foot bath, there is a pedestal basin, toilet and laundry facilities.

OPEN FOR INSPECTION: SATURDAY 11:30AM-12:00PM

Rob Waller Director

$625,000

29 Church Street

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MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING

Make this your own This is a rare chance for those looking to start anew in a rural setting that offers a historic township setting nearby, and an opportunity to change direction. There is a neat three bedroom home sited on the property with plenty of scope to renovate, extend or re-build, (STCA). On a private and manageable 15 acres and having bore water, a stockyard and extensive shedding; the infrastructure is largely in place to create a lifestyle of your own. There are

paddocks in which to run stock, or perhaps smaller scale cropping. The nearby historic township of Malmsbury offers a beautiful rural community setting, which is well connected to Melbourne and Bendigo via freeway and rail. The Macedon Ranges undeniably offers a fantastic lifestyle with quality schooling, employment opportunities in an area of exquisite beauty that is the envy of many.

Property: Address: Auction: Agent: Contact:

Three bedroom, two bathroom home on 15 acres 239 Malmsbury East Road, Greenhill Sunday July 4 @ 1pm Ray White Kyneton 5422 2127

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A4 B2 C5 View

By Appointment Contact Agent

For Sale $780,000 Web

rh.com.au/kyneton

99 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton • Quality home in a quiet location • Open plan Kitchen/dining with Smeg oven and ranhgehood plus Miele dishwasher • Gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling for year round comfort • Close to all Kyneton amenities • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to attend all inspections plus photo ID

A3 B1 C1 View

By Appointment Contact Agent

For Sale $800,000 - $880,000 Web

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

rh.com.au/kyneton

70 Blacks Lane, Drummond North • Three bedroom home plus study on 10 acres approx. • 3 bay shed and 27,000- litres of rainwater • 12 solar panels • 1850’s miners cottage • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to attend all inspections plus photo ID

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

Sold&Congratulations

A5 B2 C2

213 Trio Road, Kyneton

A4 B2 C2

23 South Sebastopol Road, Kyneton

View

• Large two storey family home on 6.9 acres approx. • Family room with wood ﬁre and hostess kitchen including granite bench tops and plenty of storage • A separate formal lounge/dining room featuring cathedral ceilings • Ample water supply including three rainwater tanks and bore • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to attend all inspections plus photo ID

Web

• Located on a peaceful rural setting on 18 acres approx. • Well maintained steel framed home with open plan kitchen and dining room • Featuring 60 x 20m fully fenced sand dressage arena and 20m round yard • Nine fenced paddocks varying in sizes with hose safe fencing

For Sale $1,400,000 Web

rh.com.au/kyneton

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422508

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

Kyneton 5422 2678 13 High St, Kyneton rh.com.au/kyneton

rh.com.au/kyneton

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

KN258143

Saturday 3 July 2:30 - 3:00pm

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FLOOR SANDING

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ELECTRICAL

KITCHENS & CABINETS FLATPACKS

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KN243689

CONTRACT CARPETS

MACEDON RANGES GLASS

KN251460

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pcelectric.com.au

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☎ 0407 823 900

LAND SURVEYING

Computers OK

Trades & Services

Apple and Windows Advice, Assistance and Repairs

KN257766

Call Ross on 0421 367 040

$56 (incl. gst. per week)

Phone Kerrie 5422 1488 or email kgleeson@midnews.com.au

KN243813

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COMPUTER REPAIRS

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5422 1724 | 5428 2899

03 5479 1800

Phone 0408 302 356

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Est. 1970 FAST GLASS Replacements

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KN257282

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General Repairs, Maintenance,

• Showerscreens • Splashbacks • Double glazing • Mirrors

REC 13 3295

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Licensed Surveyor: Rowan Mobbs – 0408 994 985

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PC Concreting & Paving

Phone Kerrie on 5422 1488 to book your space

Specialising in sheds, driveways, paths and house extensions

0417 014 903 (KYNETON) pcconcreting@gmail.com

KN243822

15 Years Experience.

PETER

EARTHMOVING

KN243698

& TREE LOPPING SPECIALISTS • All aspects t off earthmoving th i • Friendly professional service • Free quotes

Painting, Gardening

CARPET LAYER

– Repairs – Re-stretching – Can supply all materials – Lay Secondhand Carpet

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

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

floor sanding specialists

DALE 0438 510 334

BRIAN BUTLER

GLASS

Sanding & Polishing Old & New Timber Floors Expert Staining KN245937

Mobile: 0419

• Trenching • Post holes • Excavations • Quarry material supplies

SERVICING MACEDON RANGES AND MT. ALEXANDER

Call John - 0428 857 430 www.big-landexcavation.com.au

KN252726/K

Phone Wayne

FIREWOOD

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KN243827

Local Technician Digital Reception Specialist • 7 Days • 35 years' experience

Boyers Excavations

Tiling, Carpentry,

Antennas

FIREWOOD

KN243829

Best View

EARTHMOVING

KN251454

ANTENNAS

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TRADES&SERVICES

Trades & Services

TREE SERVICES

• General plumbing, rooﬁng and gasﬁtting • Hot water repairs and replacements • Sewer and septic repairs and new installations • Wood heating, gas heating and cooling systems • Kitchen, bathroom and laundry products • Pumps and tanks SHOWROOM OPEN

Now trading as

• Free Quotes • Tree & Stump Removal

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DAVID McINTOSH

QUALIFIED ARBORIST

0418 526 769

pmtree@bigpond.com www.pmtreelopping.com.au • Fully Insured

Saturday: 8.30 am - 12 pm

224 Barker Street, Castlemaine. Phone: 5472 2533

www.fasom.com.au

KN258210

Monday to Friday: 8.30 am- 5 pm.

TREE SERVICES KN251740

SEPTIC KN243817

PLUMBING

• Qualified Arborist • Tree Pruning and Removal • Mulch and Firewood Sales • Stump removal • FREE QUOTES • Locally Owned and Operated

Phone 1800 995 732

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

Phone Malcolm Tyquin

0418 507 172

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

DAVID McINTOSH – QUALIFIED ARBORIST 0418 526 769

services KN257235/K

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WE RESTUMP AND UNDERPIN

KN251445

Houses, Schools, Halls and Sheds as well as construct or reinstall verandahs and decks

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5429 1735 / 0428 322 486

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Anthony De Fazio Arborist

SEPTIC TANK & GREASE TRAP CLEANING

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• Best prices •

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for as little as

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(incl. gst. per week)

Phone Kerrie 5422 1488 or email kgleeson@midnews.com.au

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KN243752

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PH 0427 601 534

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KN243653

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0417 479 491 www.rendersolutions.com.au

We have the latest in Design Software and Manufacturing technology to give you Trade Quality Cabinentry

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We work one on one with you to turn your vision into Reality - giving you great value for money.

Like the look of this wall unit? From the comfort of your home or oﬃce, you can send through to us via email your ideas and we can design and make your Flat Packs for you.

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The countdown is on for the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival with just over three weeks until it hits the big screen at Castlemaine's historic Theatre Royal. The festival will kick off with a launch party at Cream Town, 325 Barker Street Castlemaine, on Friday July 23 and will then see eight incredible films light up the screen at the Royal on July 24 and 25, including three Australian premieres and four films directed by women. One of these films is My Name Is Gulpilil directed by Molly Reynolds which tells the inspiring story of the life of actor David Gulpilil. The great Australian actor is a mesmerising, electrifying presence. Leaping off the big screen he changed Australian screen representation forever. The only actor to appear in both of the two highest grossing Australian films of all time, Crocodile Dundee (1986) and Australia (2008), Gulpilil is known throughout the world for his unforgettable performances - from his breakthrough in Walkabout

(1971) to films including Storm Boy (1976), Mad Dog Morgan (1976), The Tracker (2002), Rabbit Proof Fence (2002), and his Cannes Best Actor award-winning role in Charlie’s Country (2013). Integral to the telling of so many legendary screen stories, Gulpilil, now terminally ill, generously shares his own story with us in My Name is Gulpilil. The actor, dancer, singer and painter takes us boldly on the journey of his most extraordinary, culture-clashing life. He talks about what it is to stare down death, and to live as he did – a dizzying mix of traditional Aboriginal ways and modern Hollywood excess, and everything in between. David Gulpilil shows what a survivor he is, and how he came to be the living legend we know him to be. Director Molly Reynolds will visit Castlemaine for the C-DOC event as a festival guest and will speak at the Q&A after the film, which screens at 10am on Saturday, July 24. The full C-DOC Program and tickets can be found at cdocff.com.au

School holiday fun

Creative exploratory workshops and award winning puppetry performances have been added to Kyneton Town Hall's school holiday program. The KTH KIDS Wild City Workshop uses sculpture as a medium for creative learning. It introduces children to urban ecology and the real issues that animals face in an increasingly human built world. Children use the sculptural building blocks to collaboratively explore ideas and get hands on with making their own 'Wild City'. Presented by local artist Kathy Holowko, in busy, human centric environments, Kathy searches for narratives and connections that can help reconsider our world as a cyclical, and shared habitat.

Wild City will be held on June 30, July 1 and July 2, with multiple sessions each day. New Owner is a sensitive tale of friendship, loss and new beginnings, told through a dog's eyes using puppetry, action and animation. Bart is a boisterous puppy waiting to be chosen from the animal shelter. Mabel is a lonely widow, trying to fill the hole in her heart. The day they find each other is the beginning of Bart's next adventure. This telling is recommended for children aged 7+ as it contains scenes of sadness and loss that may be upsetting for very small children. The event will be held Tuesday July 6, 10am and 1.15pm. To book either event, or for details, visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au/arts-events

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HAYES - Allan

With loving memories of a special husband, father and grandfather today and always.

6.11.1931 - 22.06.2021 Passed away at RMH. Formerly of Sunshine, Malmsbury, Kyneton and Melton. Youngest daughter of Jim and Eily Wood (both dec). Sister of Jimmy, Ruth, Billo, Joyce and Colin (all dec). Much loved Aunt to all her siblings children. KN258355/L

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Previously of ‘MACWYN ‘ Taradale 25/7/29 – 21/6/21 Taken gently after a long and happy life. Much loved husband of Joyce( dec.), loved and loving dad of Jude, Wendy and Mal, adored grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 2. Gone ﬁshing again at last !

A service to celebrate the life of Graham Mack Christie (25/7/29 – 21/6/21) will be held at Cirrus Chapel at Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston-Dandenong Rd. Dandenong Sth., at 2pm on Thursday 1/7/21.

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FLETCHER Stephen Deepest sympathy to Ted, Ruth, Trudi, Jim and family on the loss of Stephen. He was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by all at the Windarring Community.

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WOOD A Service to Celebrate the Life of Roberta Aileen ‘Robin’ Wood will be held at the Thomas J. Scott Memorial Chapel, 5 Piper St, Kyneton on Friday July 2nd, 2021 at 10.30am. A Burial at the Malmsbury Cemetery will follow.

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Dearly loved Son of Ruth and Ted Fletcher. Loved Brother of Trudi and Jim. Loved Uncle of Jack, Conor, Charlie & Ella. You are gone but never forgotten, never will our memories of you fade. You were a gentleman to the end, and we were so lucky you were ours. Always treasured and remembered, love Mum and Dad. To our Brother Stephen, You have been our brother, our friend, our inspiration, you’re everywhere except right here, and it hurts. You fought so hard to stay with us, we will never forget you and the happiness you brought into our lives. Love Trudi and Jim. To our Uncle and Great Uncle Stephen, You were generous, wise and a natural born storyteller. We will deeply miss you and remember you always. Until we meet again, Love from Jack and Bec, Conor, Jess and Amelia, Ella and Beau, Charlie and Zane. The Funeral Service to honour Stephen’s life will be held in the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Friday, July 2nd, 2021 commencing at 11am followed by a Burial Service at the Maldon Cemetery.

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OLD Militaria & Weapons Arms & Armour. Call Gerard 0400 162 537.

About the role: Disability Support Workers operating a DDSO1/DDSO1Q level, directly provide support for people with disabilities across their lifecycle and in all domains of life to enable access to a quality life with dignity, respect, and social inclusion in the least restrictive environment.

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the ResponsibleAuthority. An objection or submission can be lodged via email to info@mountalexander.vic.gov.auor sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, addressed to: Mount Alexander Shire Council, PO Box 185, Castlemaine VIC 3450.

Essential skills required: A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment. NDIS Clearance is required. A level 2 First Aid Certificate is required. National Police Check within the last 6 months. A full driver’s licence would be desirable/is required.

An objection must include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. The Responsible Authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

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SPORTS wrap One O ne tto ow watch atch .... ....

Cooper, Henry, William, Alex and Michael.

A day of firsts!

Melbourne City FC wins its first A-League Grand Final and the Macedon Rangers were there displaying their skills at the halftime break. For many of the girls and boys it was the first time at an ALeague Grand Final and the first time playing on the same turf as their heroes. In front of a COVID-reduced crowd of nearly 5000, nerves settled quickly and it was teammate versus teammate. Competition was fierce. Macedon Rangers Soccer Club thanks Penni and Lauren at Melbourne City for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Effortless win: Bainbridge, ridden by Josh Richards, goes to the line in the Roderick Insurance Brokers Maiden Plate at Geelong on Friday. Photo: Reg Ryan/Racing Photos Bill West It may have been a maiden race, but Bainbridge was most impressive in his second race start at Geelong earlier this month. The five-year-old is prepared by Liam Howley who has vast experience with quality stayers, and believes in giving gallopers plenty of time to develop. Bainbridge is a gelding by Rebel Raider, and at his debut run on a heavy track over 1400m at Hor-

sham on May 2, 2000, he finished a close fourth without having much luck in the run. At Geelong, Bainbridge was ridden by in-form apprentice Josh Richards, and strode clear over the 1715m journey to win by five and a half lengths. A fine training performance to have a galloper who has not raced for over 13 months to win so easily. Well in the market, Bainbridge easily accounted for favourite

Henry The Lion. Howley has established a modern training complex with ample space and facilities on a property at Pipers Creek, and is pleased to have found this location in the Macedon Ranges for the Liam Howley Racing enterprise. The proximity of Kyneton race track is an added advantage. The trainer is looking to gradually build up a strong team of well bred horses, and welcomes inquiries from potential owners.

Tiger juniors on winning streak

Cooper, Henry, Alex, William, Finley, Olivia, Michael and Charlee.

Charlee, Michael, Lauren, Olivia, Indie, Molly, William, Henry, Alex and Cooper.

The Kyneton Tiger juniors continued their winning streak in Bendigo Junior Football League round 10 action on the weekend. Watts Fresh U10 Yellow Goals: Lucas Zylan 4, Mason Farrugia 1, Charlie Sherlock 1. Awards: Subway - Lucas Zylan, Broker Team Austin May, Dynamic Print Group - Jasper Shea and Finley Arnup. BR Projects U10 Black Goals: Cullen Cattanach 1, Lewis Chettle 1, Cooper Licari 1, Wilfred MacDonald 1, Tyler Saunders 1. Awards: Subway - Hayden Liebelt, The Broker Team - Riley Saunders, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Percy Snelling and Lewis Chettle. Landmark U12 Mixed Bye Ray White U14 Girls Kyneton 6.4-40 def. 2.1-13 Goals: Elka Thompson 2, Nikola Cox 2, Kisha Monleon 1, Jasmine Short 1. Awards: Subway - Molly Koek, The Broker Team - Aaliyah Terbeeke, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar Ella Jeffrey, Nicole Saunders, Zara Ganim and Mara Bone. Eve Trans U14 Boys Kyneton 11.12-78 def. Maiden Gully YCW 9.11-65 Goals: Lincoln Koliba 4, Thomas Rutledge 2, Nicholas Clapham 1, Samuel Collard 1, Cody Eve 1, Hagan Freeman 1, Angus Hoyne 1, Awards: Subway - Gabe Roulston, The Broker Team - Murphy James, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Lincoln Koliba, Thomas McGrath, Angus Hoyne

Rangers tackle sharks

Kyneton’s two Under 10 sides battled it out in a friendly game at home on the Showgrounds Oval on Saturday. Under 10 Yellow v. Under 10 Black. Photo: Sophie McLeod and Gus Mills. Custom Timber Windows U16 Boys Kyneton 8.10-58 def. 7.3-45 Goals: Riley White 3, Harrison Sheahan 2, Benjamin Thompson 1, Cody Young 1, Bailey Ryan 1. Awards: Subway - Harrison Sheahan, The Broker Team - Bailey Ryan, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Lachlan Sheahan, Hunter Murray, Aidan Fournier and Lachlan Thompson.

The Kyneton Rangers Under 8s played the Strathdale Hammerhead Sharks on Saturday and were under a lot of pressure early on in the match. The Rangers could have been a couple of goals down if not for some great defending by Kaleb Bertoni Dengelo, Rex Boulton, James Fegan and Lukasz Bankowski, which included a great save by the Rangers goalkeeper Owen Adams. The Rangers midfield of Flynn Osmond and Jacob Frank continued to push the ball forward and finally the Rangers broke the deadlock after striker Zeke Scott scored a brilliant goal after dribbling past several defenders. Strathdale hit back hard with two goals and the Rangers nearly equalised just before half time when Lukasz Bankowski went on a fantastic solo run but saw his shot saved by Strathdale’s keeper. After half time, the Rangers continued to attack with some excellent play by Rex Boulton, Owen Adams and Flynn Osmond in midfield and also striker James Fegan who had another shot on goal. Ranger defenders Lukasz Bankowski, Zeke Scott, Jacob Frank and goalkeeper Kaleb Bertoni Dengelo did very well under constant pressure in the defence for Kyneton Rangers Under 8s had a tough task taking on the Strathdale Hammerhead most of the half and Strathdale eventually scored once more with an amazing long-range Sharks. shot to beat the Rangers 3-1.

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Let there be lights!

District MP Mary-Anne Thomas has visited Lancefield Park, conveying great news on funding for a long-awaited project. Upgrading of main oval lighting at the park will take place by removing the old inadequate lighting system and replacing it with new 30m light towers with LED floodlights to meet Australian standards. Ms Thomas said the state government is allocating $209,520 towards a total project cost of $323,520. Work is likely to begin by November. Lancefield senior and junior football netball clubs will contribute $50,000, and Macedon Ranges Shire Council has provided for an allocation in its draft budget. Over recent years, the council has been undertaking a program to upgrade lighting at all of the major outdoor sporting reserves across the shire, with Lancefield the latest beneficiary of the program. The majority of these lighting upgrades have been partnerships between council, the State Government and the local community. Cr Bill West said the upgrade was an important “good news” day for Lancefield, and thanked the junior and senior football clubs for their persistent input over several years towards obtaining lighting, and the volunteer park committee members for their ongoing work. The council received strong community backing for the lights via budget submissions.

Lights on the way: Pictured at the announcement are (from left) Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Under 15s Lancefield footballer Hayden Balcam, junior football club president and park committee member Bill Balcam, past president of Lancefield FNL Gina Morgan, and Cr Bill West. Ms Thomas and Cr West said lighting the park oval will fix a safety issue and provide many benefits to user groups as well as the wider community; in particular # Enable increased participation and more usage time, making the oval safer for training sessions. # Opportunity for night football and cricket matches; schools and community

groups will be able to hold twilight and evening functions safely in a large open space area. # The successful Lancefield Show and Relay for Life events will have the chance for further expansion. # Major events are an important economic driver for communities, with high quality lighting enabling Lancefield Park to

cater for such events in the future. Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence, said Lancefield Park is one of 73 projects to share in $22 million from the government’s 2021 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. The next round of the fund, with up to $27 million available, will open later this year.

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GOLF results Kyneton Kyneton golf ladies are looking forward to the third and final round of Min Ferris Memorial Trophy this week. Marian Orr surged to a sizeable lead in the first round, firing a round of 101-34-67 to take out the June medal, the B-grade prize and the third round of Golf Australia’s silver spoon. In the second round last week Denise Murphy 90-15-75 topped A-grade from Marg Scoble 99-2277. Beth Murray 101-26-75 was best in B-grade, from Banksie Buckley 108-32-76. Nearest the pins were Kerry Clemm (Bairnsdale), Di Lewis (Trentham), Murphy and Vicki Nettleton. Murphy and Robyn MacRae beat Buckley and Bron Dwyer 5/4 in a round of the doubles knockout. Wednesday: Just 11 braved the adverse conditions with David Austin the winner with 34 stableford points, from Ross Martin 31. Martin and Mark Sciberas were NTPs. TRENTHAM PLAYERS SHINE In Saturday’s stableford, Trentham players unable to play on their course due to severe storm damage scooped the pool in the stableford event. Trentham captain Simon Overden (handicap 3) won A-grade with 36 points, from Sciberas (8) 33. B-grade went to Michael Archer (18) 36 from R. Ellis (18) 34, and the C-grade winner was M. Hogan (27) with 40 points, from Jing Biscocho (22) 34. Ladies stableford: Robyn MacRae (26) 38 on a countback from Tracey Bramich.

NTPs: Norm Cue (Cohuna), Jason McClure, Denise Murphy, Brad Cue, Overden(2), with McClure and Murphy super pin winners. The first round of the men’s knockout was also played. Mount Macedon Jim Hynes became Mount Macedon Golf Club champion for the eighth time on Saturday. Hynes, who plays from a handicap of 1, finished tied with formidable contender Alex Fraser after 54 holes, then took the title on the second play-off hole. Scores: Hynes 71, 74, 74 – 219; Fraser 74, 72, 73 – 219. John Andrews took out the B-grade title comfortably with 84, 82, 78 – 244, and C-grade champion Isaac Golden also won the 54-hole nett award with 200. Mick Doyle won the A-grade handicap, and B-grade went to Sean Smyth. In damp conditions only three players in the field of 38 were able to equal of better their handicaps in the SGA Solutions Agribusiness June monthly medal. Medal and A-grade winner was Jarrod Plowman with a nett 64, from Tony Littman and John Andrews with nett 66 nd 67 respectively. Matt Salter and James Semmens were the other grade winners with nett 71s. Last Wednesday’s par bisque saw Kevin Taylor +3 edging out Tiger Penney on a countback. Low marker Peter Sinclair was the recipient of the plates. Lancefield Peter McGill stole the limelight in Lancefield Golf Club events last week. McGill was in fine form in

Saturday’s stableford, chalking u 40 points to top A-grade. Barry Brennan was the Bgrade winner with 34 points, and Kev McBride also had a fine round with 40 points in C-grade. Men’s midweek: Peter McGill 36 points, on a countback from Denis Linehan. 3 Inclement weather on Wednesday prevented any play for the ladies. THREE IN A ROW FOR ROMSEY Consistency paid off as Romsey took out the 2021 Dalhousie women’s golf division two championship final against Lancefield last week. The delayed final was played at a Euroa course in top condition, not having been hit with the extreme rain conditions in the Macedon Ranges Romsey was chasing three titles in a row, and all indications were the final would be close, with a tie between the two neighbouring clubs earlier in the season. Leaving nothing to chance, and taking any pressure of dealing with traffic off, the Romsey team was chauffeured up the Hume Freeway by club captain Lorraine Robb and secretary Elaine Scanlon. While Romsey won 3.5 to 1.5 overall, the outcome was in the balance for much of the time and the victors had two vital individual wins on the 18th hole. Scores: Darlene Baker d Kaylene Cruise 1up, Shirley Shelton lost to Di Rohde 3-2, Jenny Hartley d Wendy Nicholas 1up, Wendy Gosden d Sandra Steven 1up, Beryl Cole tied with Flo Meyer on the 22nd hole.

Romsey’s division 2 DDGA champions are pictured after the final against Lancefield (from left) Elaine Scanlon, Wendy Gosden, Jenny Hartley, Darlene Baker, Shirley Shelton, and Beryl Cole.

Mount Macedon ladies take part in the club’s Get Into Golf sessions. The division 1 pennant final was won by Seymour 4/1 against Kilmore. JUNE MEDAL Soft fairways were evident at Romsey on Saturday after over 160mm of rain in the past fortnight, as the field turned out for the June medal on Saturday. Scott Williams was in fine form, winning with 85-15-70, from Tony Lakey and Mick Nicholls Jnr both 94-20-74.

Nearest the pins went to Nicholls (2) and Davie Kearney, with Scott Williams best pitter with 26. With light rain predicted to become heavier, last Wednesday’s events were reduced to nine holes. Stableford Sherif Abdel Sayed (25) 18 points, from Rob Slade (15) 15. Foursomes: Jenny Hartley/ Kath Jekabsoms 17, from Beryl Cole- Lorraine Robb 12.

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SPORTS wrap Lions claw to victory over Bombers Top of the table Harcourt welcomed Maldon to the den last Saturday for round 10 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League 2021 season. The Maldon Seniors have been playing some top footy, sitting in fifth spot going into the match and were determined to take the match up to the Lions. They did just that in a low scoring affair. Maldon held their own against the Lions in their first term kicking two goals to Harcourt's four to trail by 12 points at quarter time. Harcourt upped the intensity in the second term slamming on another five goals whilst keeping the Dons to one for the quarter to blow the lead out to 35 points at the long break. However, the Bombers bounced back in the all important third term to kick another goal and hold the Lions to just one at the other end of the park. At three quarter time 39 points separated the sides. Maldon continued to thwart the highly fancied Lions chances in the final stanza kicking another 2.1 while holding the home side to just three points. However, the damage had been done in the second term and Harcourt held on to win by 29 points. Sam Gale led the way for the Lions with three goals for the day, while Rhys Ford had a quieter day after his 22 goal haul the previous week but was still top goal scorer for the Bombers with three. Harcourt 4.3, 9.4, 10.9, 10.12 (72) d Maldon 2.3, 3.5, 4.6, 6.7 (43). Goals (H) Sam Gale 3, Thomas Walters, Jordan Gartside 2, Benjamin Leech, Nicholas Holden, Zachary Denahy. Goals (M) Rhys Ford 3, Hayden Kelly, Tommy Horne, Jack Fowler. Best (H) Edward Coulthard, Brayden Frost, Darby Semmens, Kayne Davidson, Kaleb McBride, Sean Moss Best (M) Adam Robinson, Beau Pertzel, Hayden Kelly, Brendan Josey, Tom Cain,

David Wilson. Avoca put in a strong showing against a determined Newstead at Avoca Public Park. Avoca jumped out to an early lead with a four goal to two opening term and unfortunately despite their best efforts the Steaders were unable to bridge the gap. Avoca 4.2, 7.5, 10.5, 12.8 (80) d Newstead 2.2, 2.5, 5.8, 9.8 (62). Tyler James was a standout for the Roos with four goals. Anthony Robins, Joel Smith and Angus Adams fought hard all game with Robins and Smith also chipping in a goal apiece. Goals (N) Tyler James 4, Bradley Richardson 2, Joel Smith, Angus Adams, Anthony Robins. Best (N) Ben Pedretti, Matthew Lorenz, Anthony Robins, Mitchell Stevens, Jonathan Pollock, Joel Smith. In other matches Trentham 37.17 (239) d Dunolly 2.0 (12), Natte Bealiba 15.12 (102) d Lexton 10.6 (66), Navarre 9.12 (66) accounted for Royal Park 6.7 (43) and Carisbrook 42.26 (278) d Maryborough Rovers 3.2 (20). In the Reserves Harcourt 11.14 (80) had a convincing win over Maldon 4.3 (27). The Lions got the jump on the Dons from the outset and try as they might Maldon couldn't make up for lost ground. Goals (H) J. McMurtrie 3, K. Bruce, J. Douglass 2, O. Cross, H. Waddington, D. Gibson, C. Anderson. Goals (M) D. Carroll 3, S. Freemantle. Best (H) C. Anderson, J. McMurtrie, D. Gibson, L. McNamara, R. Dzioba, A. Mack. Best (M) D. White, S. Freemantle, B. Saint, D.Carroll, B. Brackley, H. Brereton. Newstead 11.14 (80) had a fantastic win over Avoca 6.5 (41). Newstead made a positive start with a four goal to two opening term to lead by 22 points at the break. However, the Bulldogs lifted in the second term and managed another three goals to Newstead's two to trail by 20 points at half time.

MARYBOROUGH CASTLEMAINE DISTRICT FNL SENIORS Harcourt 4.3, 9.4, 10.9, 10.12 (72) d Maldon 2.3, 3.5, 4.6, 6.7 (43). Goals (H) S. Gale 3, T. Walters, J. Gartside 2, B. Leech, N. Holden, Z. Denahy. Goals (M) R. Ford 3, H. Kelly, T. Horne, J. Fowler. Best (H) E. Coulthard, B. Frost, D. Semmens, K. Davidson, K. McBride, S. Moss Best (M) A. Robinson, B. Pertzel, H. Kelly, B. Josey, T. Cain, D. Wilson. Avoca 4.2, 7.5, 10.5, 12.8 (80) d Newstead 2.2, 2.5, 5.8, 9.8 (62). Goals (N) T. James 4, B. Richardson 2, J. Smith, A. Adams, A. Robins. Best (N) B. Pedretti, M. Lorenz, A. Robins, M. Stevens, J. Pollock, J. Smith. Trentham 14.2, 20.7, 27.12, 37.17 (239) d Dunolly 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 2.0 (12). Goals (T) C. WebberMirkin 7, A. Ferrier 6, J. Keogh 5, R. Matricardi, M. Strickland 3, L. Bruton, J. Steen 2, R. Bourke, J. Dovaston, D. Holden, J. Cowan, L. Whitehouse, J. Mighell, J. Eastley, Z. Gervasoni, J. Brown.

Best (T) A, Ferrier, R. Matricardi, Z. Gervasoni, J. Mighell, D. Holden, J. Steen. Natte Bealiba 15.12 (102) d Lexton 10.6 (66). Navarre 9.12 (66) d Royal Park 6.7 (43). Carisbrook 42.26 (278) d Maryborough Rovers 3.2 (20). RESERVES Harcourt 11.14 (80) d Maldon 4.3 (27). Newstead 11.14 (80) d Avoca 6.5 (41). Lexton 27.22 (184) d Natte Bealiba 0.0 (0). Royal Park 7.8 (50) d Navarre 4.8 (32). Carisbrook 30.14 (194) d Maryborough Rovers 1.0 (6). UNDER 17.5s Carisbrook 13.10 (88) d Maldon 1.0 (6). Talbot 8.11 (59) d Lexton 5.1 (31). Avoca 16.17 (113) d Newstead 2.1 (13). Royal Park 14.14 (98) d Navarre 2.1 (13). THIS WEEK In rescheduled round seven matches: Avoca v Maryborough Carisbrook v Royal Park Lexton v Harcourt Newstead v Talbot Trentham v Navarre Natte Bealiba v Dunolly Maldon - bye

A Harcourt player works to shake off his Maldon opponent and looks for an option last Saturday. Photo: Max Lesser. Newstead regrouped during the break and went on with the job in the second half to run out winners by 39 points. Goal kickers (N) Z. Ashby, M. James, B. McDougall, S. Shovan, M. Hepburn, J. Blundell, D. Strauss, T. Robinson. Best (N) M. Hepburn, J. Blundell, J. Picken, T. Robinson, M. James, B. McDougall. In the Under 17.5s Maldon had a tough day out against Carisbrook with the Redbacks emerging victorious. Carisbrook 13.10 (88) d Maldon 1.0 (6). Avoca 16.17 (113) also had a strong win against Newstead 2.1 (13). In the Under 14.5s Avoca 16.14 (110) d Newstead 0.0, 1.3, 1.3, 3.3 (21) and Mal-

don 18.17 (125) d Harcourt 0.0 (0). In the Under 11.5s Avoca 9.6 (60) d Newstead 0.0 (0) and Maldon 2.2 (14) d Harcourt 1.0 (6). NETBALL In A Grade Harcourt 65 d Maldon 24, Avoca 58 d Newstead 45. B Grade Harcourt 25 lost to Maldon 33 and Avoca 45 d Newstead 22. C Grade Harcourt 41 d Maldon 25 and Avoca 42 d Newstead 29. 17 & Under saw Harcourt 9 go down to Maldon 37 and Newstead 44 d Avoca 14. In 15 & Under Harcourt 27 d Maldon 19 and Newstead 32 d Avoca 10. 13 & Under Harcourt 41 d Maldon 1 and Newstead 25 d Avoca 10. 11 & Under Harcourt 41 d Maldon 2 and Newstead 12 d Avoca 9.

Super Saints in goal spree Sainter Trentham footballers and netballers were keen to travel to Dunnolly on Saturday for their first matches in four weeks. The Saints have been sidelined through COVID lockdown restrictions and bye rounds, and the club’s two football sides went on absolute scoring sprees. Dominant throughout, the seniors rattled on 14 goals to one in the first quarter, and finished up with a final tally of 37.17 (239) to 2.0 (12). The goal fest enabled 16 players to share in kicking majors, and giving the unbeaten Saints a percentage boost where they sit in second place on the ladder behind Harcourt. Cooper Webber-Mirkin kicked seven majors, Alister Ferrier six, Jake Keogh five, and Riley Matricardi and Mark Strickland three apiece. The Saints’ best were Ferrier, Matricardi, Zach Gervasoni, Jack Mighell, Dylan Holden and Mark Steen. Earlier, Trentham Reserves enjoyed a day out with all 22 Saints scoring at least one goal against an undermanned home side. In a final tally of 41-25 (271) to no score, Jack Powell led the way with 10 majors, Tom Matkovic kicked four, and Trent Davey and M. Quarrier each three. Trentham’s best players were Tristan Newman, Powell, Sam Evans, Tom Boyer, Hayden Sunblom and Quinn Kinnell. It was a different story on the netball

Trentham Seniors continued their unbeaten run with a thumping victory over Dunolly on Saturday. Photo: Steve Hammond court, where the Saints led for the first two quarters in A-grade, but could not withstand a strong finish by the Dunolly girls, who won 52-38. Hayley Bourke and Sharna Bourke were on the ‘best’ list. After a tough encounter, Trentham B-graders revived for a 30-25 victory, with Sharni Stone and Erin Stewart named in the best. With confidence high after 17 goals

in the first term, the Trentham C-graders dominated in a 69-11 victory. Goaler Kasey Evans contributed 47 goals, and figured among the side’s best, along with defenders Thlia Bickerdyke and Brodie-Lee Barklem. This Saturday the Saints are back at home, and their message to the locals is to head out to the Trentham Sportsground for action-packed footy and netball against Navarre.

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Key wins to Riddell, Macedon Bill West

Riddell and Macedon shook off challenges from respective opponents Woodend-Hesket and Romsey in the RDFNL’s key matches on Saturday. And down-the-ladder Lancefield heartened supporters with a six-goal first term and eventual victory against Melton Centrals. The finals chances for Romsey and Woodend-Hesket may not get any better this weekend, as they face very tough matches. With the halfway point of the season being reached, ladder leader Wallan, Riddell and Macedon are the sides sitting pretty with the league adopting a Final Four format, instead of the Final Five as originally scheduled. Such has been the impact of COVID-19 restrictions resulting in changed schedules. Excessive rain of the past fortnight took its toll, especially at Riddell as players battled for supremacy on a water-logged surface. It was a winter sport with the sun shining. Stung by the huge loss at Wallan where nothing went right, the Bombers were determined to bounce back. It was a battle of attrition, with goals precious, and Riddell supporters in fine voice at times. The Hawks came to play, and the ball was at ground level more than in the air with marks difficult to hold. At half time it was two goals apiece. The third quarter is often a decider, and in this case it was Riddell seizing control, piling on 3.4 to a solitary point. The Hawks lifted with a three goals to one final term, but the bird had flown and the second-placed Bombers were pleased to hear the siren. A few kilometres away at Tony Clarke Reserve, a well-drilled Macedon put the brakes on Romsey in the first half to open up a six goals to one lead. Macedon coach Al Meldrum has a blend of players who produce the goods when it matters, and they know how to utilise the Tony Clarke ground. Romsey revived with 5.6 in the third quarter in an astonishing turnaround, gain-

Congestion time: Riddell and Woodend-Hesket slogged it out on a rain-affected ground at Bomberland on Saturday, with just four goals coming in the first half. The Hawks did not score a goal in the second and third quarters, and Riddell was happy to win by 10 points after being thrashed by Wallan in the previous round. ing the ball more and using it better. The stage was set for a big last term, but the effort took its toll on the Redbacks, and it was Macedon who pulled away for a convincing 34-point victory – 12.10 to 6.12. The Cats now have a big a percentage boosting chance against Western Rams on Saturday. Coach Tom Waters was delighted with the Tigers’ effort in the first quarter, shocking Melton Centrals with a six-goal blitz. Lancefield may have only managed three goals for the rest of the match, but early momentum and the ability to shut down their opponents produced a welcome victory. It may well be a different story when Riddell arrive on Saturday.

RIDDELL LEAGUE SENIORS Macedon 12.10 (82) d Romsey 6.12 (48). Goals (M) – J. Wright, D. Markworth 3, J. Cooke 2, J. Bulluss, Z. Smedley, D. And P. Doyle. Best – Wright, B. Hoyne, D. Trajanovski, Bulluss, J. Wilton, D. Morrice. Goals (R) – N. Hoy 2, P. Lobb, D. Paterson, J. Jedwab, M. Burkett. Best – Jedwab, C. Pertzel, Hoy, N. Blair, M. Tinkler, Burkett. Riddell 6.9 (45) d Woodend-Hesket 5.5 (35). Goals (R) – N. Bridgeland, B. Donnelly, B. Williamson, N. Croft, L. Berry, R. Paterson. Best – T. Stead, Williamson, N. Croft, P. MacDonough, T. Alkemade, Paterson. Goals (WH) – B. Laverie, L. Bianco, R. Alexander, F. Hanegraaf, J. Filakis., J. Russell, J. Falcone. Best – M. Stapleton, T. Gwthrop, N. Franzi, T. Laberie, A. French, Hanegraaf. Lancefield 9.11 (65) d Melton Centrals 5.7 (37). Goals (L) – B. Richmond 2, J. Kindred, J. Slattery, L. Giles, T. Atwell, S. DaRiva. Best – H. Taylor, Slattery, B. And O. Bryant, Falcone, Richmond. Diggers Rest 19.20 (134) d Westerns Rams 1.1. RESERVES Woodend-Hesket 9.4 d Riddell 0.1. Macedon 21.10 d Romsey 1.2. Melton Centrals 12.5 d Lancefield 4.6. Diggers Rest 32.15 d Rams 1.0. UNDER 19.5 Romsey 13.12 d Macedon 3.4.

Former powerhouse Diggers Rest emerged from a disappointing first part of the season by defeating Western Rams by 127 points and moving into fifth spot on the ladder, hot on the heels of fourth-placed Romsey. This Saturday’s match is virtually for eight points. FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES The Riddell club spelt out a situation confronting a number of clubs in this and other leagues in comment in the RDFNL’s footy ‘Record’ publication on Saturday. “As with most clubs we are facing financial difficulties due to limited income from lockdowns so members are asked to attend functions where possible. If not already a member consider joining to help out the club,” the Bombers stated.

Riddell sets the pace

Riddell shrugged off a challenge from Wocdend-Hesket to remain on top of the Riddell League’s A-grade netball ladder on Saturday. The Bombers won 66-41 after a dominant second term. Ace shooter Tara O’Grady landed 48 goals at 95 percent accuracy and was voted Riddell’s best, along with Ellen Close and Tarryn Munro. Best for the Hawks were Rebekah Parker, Deanne Tuppen and Laura Carland. In other A-grade matches Macedon 65 defeated Romsey 21, Lancefield 58 downed Melton Centrals 43 with Jordan Furness scoring 46 goals for the Tigers, and Diggers Rest 82 thrashed Western Rams 39. Pictured is some action from the Riddell v Woodend-Hesket encounter.

Which day?

The Riddell District Football Netball League has yet to decide on which day the 2021 Grand Final will be held. The league has targeted the same weekend at the AFL Grand Final. General manager Jordon Doyle advises that in coming weeks the local league will play its Grand Finals on the public holiday (Friday, September 24) or on Sunday, September 26 (day after the AFL’s Grand Final.

COVID-19 disruptions have meant social activities at many clubs have been curtailed, on top of the 2020 season not happening. This is why sponsorship has become even more important, and all clubs appreciate the value of loyal sponsors in these difficult times. CURRENT LADDER Wallan 404.28% 28pts Riddell 155.26 26 Macedon 146.59 26 Romsey 145.40 20 Diggers Rest 137.89 20 Woodend-Hesket 90.15 20 Lancefield 54.38 12 Melton Centrals 49.31 4 Western Rams 12.70 4

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SPORTS wrap Bulldogs dethrone unbeaten leaders

Gisborne senior footballers sent shockwaves through the Bendigo League with a superb 68 points victory over previous unbeaten leaders Sandhurst on Saturday. The Rob Waters-coached Bulldogs were primed and ready to go as they headed north to the Queen Elizabeth Oval – where finals are played – and produced arguably their best performance for years. After a tight, tough first half, Gisborne lifted the work rate all over the ground and kicked 12 of the last 14 goals to stun the Dragons and tune up for another big test against an in-form Strathfieldsaye this weekend. One point separated the two sides in the season’s opener. Overall, a terrific team effort on Saturday which ‘Dogs supporters have been hoping for all season. Brad Bernacki was at his brilliant ball winning best, while skipper Pat McKenna was the dominant forward on the ground, with six goals to take his tally for the season to 47. McKenna produced three goals in the low scoring first half, and the Dogs held a narrow half time lead after a tight battle in the clinches. Sam Graham, a real dasher, turned in one of his best performances.

The speed and skill level in the second half proved too much for the ladder leaders and came on top of a runaway win by the Under 18s and a shut them down 40-point margin to the Reserves. An abundance of depth available to selectors gives the Bulldogs an advantage over some of the other BFNL clubs. Gisborne won 17.11 to 6.9 See scoreboard section for senior match details. In the Reserves, a close match was anticipated between the second and fourthplaced sides, with Gisborne opening up a four-goal lead in the opening term. A strong defence kept Sandhurst scoreless in the third quarter and the run and use of the ball tested the home side. The last quarter was a stalemate, Gisborne winning 10.7 to 3.9. The Dogs' best were C. Summerfield, J. Keeping, J. Ellings, B. Nalder, S. Merrett and J. Hickmott, with six different players kicking goals. Gisborne U18s were in command for most of their match and relished the open spaces of the QEO. Harry Thomas was a dominant forward early, and he finished with five goals. Gisborne’s defence, ably led by Harry Manders and Max Dean, did well to con-

tain the opposition. The spread of talent proved too much for Sandhurst, with Gisborne’s best being J. Hammerling, C. Flynn, Thomas, S. Wilson, N. Ozanne and L. Phelan. The 16.9 to 2.11 boosted the ‘Dogs confidence for the matches ahead. TOUGH DAY FOR NETBALLERS Gisborne and Sandhurst have a strong rivalry in netball, and this time Saturday was a tough day with the undefeated U17s the only shining light for the Bulldogs. The A-graders led 24-22 at half time, but the Dragons dominated in the second half to secure a 62-46 victory. Head coach Tarryn Rymer commented: “Although we had a strong start we were only able to execute our game plan up to half time. And against a strong and experienced side like Sandhurst, being able to play four strong quarters is a must.” Sandhurst’s B Reserve side exerted strong defensive pressure and secured a 55-23 victory. In B-grade, Gisborne led early and then Sandhurst, desperate to secure top spot, chipped away and capitalized on critical errors in the third term, eventually winning 50-45.

In A Reserve, Gisborne battled hard to stay in touch, but the Dragons maintained composure under pressure to win 49-45. Gisborne’s U17s capitalised on key changes and fresh legs in the third quarter, maintaining impressive defensive pressure. The 46-34 victory leaves Gisborne undefeated and on top of the ladder heading into the second half of the season. A VITAL WIN Gisborne women’s football team is back in finals contention after a narrow win ovr Pascoe Vale on Sunday. After a stalemate first term with each side struggling to score at Raeburn Reserve, Gisborne lifted the tempo to lead by two goals at half time. The home side rallied with three goals in the last quarter, but Gisborne rallied with some good match-ups. Final score: Gisborne 4.5 (29) d Pascoe Vale 4.3 (27). Goals – Charlotte Noonan 2, Natalie Dowdy, Claire Boudon. Best – H. Beasley, K. Mitchell, Bourdon, B. Woodburn, O. Peterson, E. Consiglio. Gisborne is now fourth on the EDFL ladder, with five wins and three losses.

Strong finish for valiant Magpies

Magpie Declan Slingo shrugs off a tackle from Flat’s Tom Gillespie. Photo: Peter Banko. The Castlemaine Magpies made the trek up the Calder last Saturday to take on Kangaroo Flat at Dower Park in round nine of the Bendigo Football Netball League 2021 comp. The Roos sat just one position above the Magpies on the BFNL ladder going into the encounter and opportunity knocked for the Pies to give their best showing of the year. The Magpies held their own in the first term kicking one goal to the Roos' four to trail by three straight kicks at the first change. But Flat asserted their authority on the game in the second term holding the young Pies scoreless while adding another three majors. To their credit Castlemaine fought their way back in the third term and kicked four goals to five to be 53 points behind at the final change. Castlemaine continued the positive momentum in to the final term kicking two goals to Kangaroo Flat's one and forc-

ing the home side to make costly errors but unfortunately at the final sire Flat still ran out winners by 51 points. Goal kickers for Castlemaine were Will Moran, Callum McConachy 2, Jackson Hood, Ben Moran and Ryan Woodlock. Best were Callum McConachy, Brodie Byrne, David Stephens, Liam Wilkinson, Declan Slingo and Jackson Hood. The Magpie Reserves had a tougher day of it going down to the Kangaroos by 173 points. The home side opened their account with a 10 goal opening quarter to the Magpies' one and restricted their avenues to goal for the rest of the game. The scoreboard did not reflect the Magpies' endeavour across the ground with top performances by Kohen Williams, Brayden Wright and Samuel Banko - who kicked the side's only goal. Best were Nicholas O'Brien, Dan Park, Luke Pritchard, Brayden Wright, Samuel Banko, Kohen Williams.

The Under 18s put in a good showing against the might of Kangaroo Flat but could not get the points on the board required to make an impact on the game. The young side eventually going down by 71 points despite a valiant effort. Goal kickers for the young Pies were Asher Butcher 2, Annan Foley. Best were Jed Denahy, Camblar Kays, Annan Foley, Campbell McLennan, Daniel Chaplin, Asher Butcher. On the netball court the Castlemaine Magpie sides gave their all against the strong Kangaroo Flat competition. While none of the sides were able to come away with a win they produced some fantastic passages of play and netted some great goals under pressure. This weekend the Castlemaine club will be on the road again this time heading to the Queen Elizabeth Oval to take on South Bendigo. The round will present a real chance for the Magpie Under 18s to get another win under their belt sitting one place above the Bloods on the BFNL ladder.

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Tigers on a learning curve Realistically, Kyneton’s three football teams received some important lessons from very strong Strathfieldsaye club at the weekend. Due to a pre-booked Bendigo versus Ballarat La Trobe University Junior Goldfields Challenge at Strathfieldsaye, the Under 18s played on Friday evening, and the seniors at 6pm on Saturday. In the senior match the young Tigers met a mature, well drilled and super fit Strathfieldsaye side which was largely dominant across the four quarters, with eyes on the finals. The final margin was 97 points with the home side having 36 scoring shots and the Tigers just nine(see scoreboard for details) and it was a good football lesson to appreciate. The Tigers continue to see maturity and improvement from the young brigade, and strong performers in Will Daly, Thomas O’Sullivan, Rhys Magin and Louis Thompson led the way. This Saturday, the Tigers are away to fourth placed Golden Square. The reserves match was very competitive to watch, but the home side’s skill, depth and ability to finish was very evident with the eventual margin 73 points. Friday evening’s encounter tested the young Tigers, with the home side’s class prevailing to the tune of 40 points. VICTORY TO NETBALLERS Maintaining intensity throughout the game, Kyneton’s A-grade netballers secured a meritorious 57-44 victory. BENDIGO LEAGUE SENIORS Gisborne 4.3, 5.4, 10.8, 17.11 (113) d Sandhurst 2.1, 3.5, 5.7, 6.9 (45). Goals (G) – P. McKenna 6, J. Scanlon 3, J. O’Brien, S. Graham 2, S. Walsh, J. Lynch, F. Schipano, T. Crosbie. Best – B. Bernaki, McKenna, Graham, M. Lord, B. Eales, J. Reaper. Strathfieldsaye 5.3, 8.10, 13.13, 18.18 (126) d Kyneton 1.0, 2.0, 2.3, 4.5 (29). Goals (K) – R. Pretty 2, B. Thrum, W. Daly. Best – L. Phillips, Daly, J. Gaff, R. Magin, T. O’Sullivan, Pretty. Kangaroo Flat 4.1, 7.9, 12.14, 13.19 (97) d Castlemaine 1.1, 1.1, 5.3, 7.4 (46). Golden Square 15.10 d Eaglehawk 10.12 (72). South Bendigo 24.13 d Maryborough 3.5 (23).

New shooter Madison Caulfield played her first game for the club, and the Tigers exerted defensive pressure, used positive talking, and had accurate shooters who combined well. The other Kyneton teams had mixed outcomes. A-reserve led early with the awesome Claire and Tayla combination scoring freely. Fine defensive work and turnovers paid dividends, and the side deserved its 48-32 margin. Goal attack Claire Oakley earnt the incentive award. In B-grade, Storm outgunned the Tigers to the tune of 61-16 in the second half of a physical game. Stellar efforts by wing defence Annie Dodgson secured the incentive award. With several players absent, positional changes were necessary in B-reserve, and the final score of 67-13 did not reflect the efforts of the Tigers. The girls are improving in all round play, and the incentive award was shared by Saffron Moody for a versatile performance, and Meg Norman for a tremendous game in goal attack. The U17s played well for four quarters with good work at both ends of the court, and plenty of midcourt speed for rotations. The home side won 46-33. WOMEN’S FOOTBALL Kyneton’s senior women’s football side faced a 'must win' match against Strathfieldsaye in a battle for fifth on the ladder. Trailing by two goals in the second term, the Tigers lifted in the third quarter and quick goals from Jordan Savooia and Heidi Erasmus lifted spirits. Using a consistent run and carry game

RESERVES Gisborne 10.7 d Sandhurst 3.9. Strathfieldsaye 11.13 d Kyneton 1.0. Golden Square 6.7 d Eaglehawk 4.4. Kangaroo Flat 27.17 d Castlemaine 1.0. South Bendigo 27.20 d Maryborough 1.1. UNDER 18s Gisborne 16.9 d Sandhurst 2.11. Kangaroo Flat 15.7 d Castlemaine 3.8. Strathfieldsaye 20.9 d Eaglehawk 5.4. Golden Square 20.9 d Eaglehawk 5.4. MATCHES THIS WEEKEND Golden Square v Kyneton. Strathfieldsaye v Gisborne. South Bendigo v Castlemaine. Kangaroo Flat v Eaglehawk. Maryborough v Sandhurst.

The young Tigers were taught a lesson by a mature, well drilled and super fit Strathfieldsaye side.

enabled the Tigers to run over Storm in the second half for a 5.6 (36) to 3.6 (24) victory. A huge win, boosting confidence for

the round 10 match against Eaglehawk in a fortnight. Best on ground were Savoia, Urse Van Dyke and Natalie Korinfsky.

Top game for FIDA

Kyneton’s FIDA team turned in its best performance of the season against Ballarat on Sunday. The match at Ballarat was played in good spirits, and Kyneton appreciated the sportsmanship of the Ballarat coach David and captain Evan for providing Kyneton with some additional players. Ballarat eventually won the match 15.14 (104) to 10.9 (69). Kyneton is looking forward to paying in the FIDA finals at Trentham on Sunday, July 18. Best for the Tigers on Sunday were Kilner, Pethyridge, Walsh, Blanden, Sturt and O’Neil.

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