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Call to reshape 30-year plan Amy Hume Gisborne ratepayer Dean Markham is leading a fight against a 30-year plan for his town that he fears foreshadows a 'Sunbury future'. He is challenging Macedon Ranges Council's draft Gisborne Futures documents that plan for a population boom and map impending development. Determined to keep the town regional, Mr Markham has launched his own campaign to "motivate locals to take control of their future". "Ask anybody in town if they want Gisborne to become the next Sunbury, Melton or Taylors Lakes. The area doesn't need or want growth. We need to preserve what we've got while we've got it," he told the Express. Controversial elements of the plan include introduction

of three-storey buildings in the town centre and expansion of Gisborne Business Park at the town's gateway. Mr Markham is also promoting thought around capping population growth. "The review of Gisborne Futures has got to be to 'chuck it in the bin and start again'. The more noise people make, the better," Mr Markham said. 'MAJOR, MULTI-LAYERED, COMPLEX' Gisborne Futures comprises three key draft reports - a structure plan, urban design framework and neighbourhood character study. Macedon Ranges Residents Association said the project was "major, multi-layered, complex strategic planning work" that residents needed more time to process. They seek numerous changes to the project in a detailed 18-page submission and called out expansion for the shire,

which was one of the first in the state to be named a distinctive landscape. "Perhaps the most incredible aspect is Gisborne Futures' proclamation that significantly increased expansion of medium density, high-rise development, no subdivision minima, and urban sprawl ... retains semi-rural character and a "village in the valley"," they said. CONSULTATION NEXT YEAR Seven weeks of community consultation for Phase 3 of the Gisborne Futures project closed last Monday, with further consultation expected next year. The latest process attracted more than 640 people online survey responses and at least 100 written submissions. About 80 people joined a council-hosted webinar series to air concerns and ask questions. Coninued page 7.

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Young achiever Teen climate activist empowers change

Stalking charge A 64-year-old man has been arrested and charged with stalking in the Romsey area. Macedon Ranges Crime Investigation Unit conducted an investigation into allegations last Tuesday. The man was bailed to appear at the Kyneton Magistrates Court. If members of the public have experienced a similar situation or witnessed any stalking behaviour they are encouraged to contact the Macedon Ranges CIU 5421 2900.

Castlemaine climate change activist Harriet O’Shea Carre has claimed the Bridge Create Change Award at the 2020 7News Young Achiever Awards.

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The teen said the #schoolstrike4climate movement aimed to highlight the need for action and speak up for those already being impacted by effects of climate change. "I am in a very fortunate position to have the education, technology and support of my family and friends to be able to have a voice and call for action. Many of those that are being impacted by climate change do not and ironically those that have the power to make changes - big business - are going to be the least and last effected by the impacts of climate change," Harriet said. "We are inclusive of all people, because our aim is to ensure the safety of our entire planet including everyone and

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Castlemaine teen and climate change activist Harriet O'Shea Carre has won the prestigious The Bridge Create Change Award at the 2020 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards. The Create Change Award acknowledges and celebrates the commitment young people make in achieving or participating in positive activities that empower change locally, nationally and/or internationally. The 15-year-old won the award from a strong field of young achievers. The winners were announced on Friday evening during an online awards presentation, hosted by 7NEWS presenter Mike Amor. Harriet is a fervent human rights and climate change advocate. Seeing it as her moral duty, Harriet co-initiated the #schoolsstrike4climate movement in Australia to demand real climate action from political, corporate and social leaders. Harriet, with co-founders Milou Albrecht and Callum Neilson-Bridgefoot, led students at Castlemaine in September 2018 to strike outside local politicians' offices and demand fast and big systematic policy change to create a better future. The trio also led local students to strikes in Melbourne. Harriet is also a co-winner of the Bob Brown Foundation 2019 Young Environment of the Year Award and the Mount Alexander Shire Youth Leadership Award in Environment, and was honoured to represent Australia at the United Nations Youth Climate Summit in New York. Harriet said she was very excited to win the latest award.

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Gisborne “NO” Futures Project – THE BUCK STOPS NOW! Dear Mayor, Councillors, MRSC employees, State government politicians, bureaucrats, stakeholders, associated parties, and residents of the Macedon Ranges. Please be advised that the buck stops here and now with regards to the continuing planned degradation of Gisborne and the Macedon Ranges. At present the Gisborne Futures Project in its complex enormity is the topic of much community angst. What is missing from community discussions is a bigger picture understanding of the cause before addressing the symptom. Communities should be aware of this in their understanding to deliver acceptable solutions. The cause and the process are this: numbers and political agendas). economically sustainable.

In 2005 council took this, “to provide jobs

AND DELIVERED THIS.

commercial property development

decisions incumbent on the local governments to administer.

of ownership and liability thereafter. for many and varied interests. money work now and into the future. under its jurisdiction. visions of accommodating growth, to divert attention away from the real objective.

YET DELIVERED THIS.

and a window for absolved liability.

dressing for appeasement. many heads. Historical evidence of this is hiding in plain sight.

An acceptable solution While we cannot undo the past, we can arrest this mandating machine to deliver an acceptable solution. To this end the following is a directive of what council can and can’t do and what should be expected as an outcome. You can: to preserving our region.

around Australia and has served them well.

Unfortunately, it seems like there is lots more to come. Pictures tell a thousand words. Follow the money!

interests. 4. Threaten to alter the established living environments of ratepayers against their will when your overriding obligation is to protect this, not open the doors to have it destroyed.

pandemic) to raise awareness of the implications of your project. This fact alone is an absolute disgrace and everyone involved should be ashamed. generation locals who are sick of the cancer of development eating through their homes and their history.

and uncomplicated. Understand the wheelbarrow principle. When it's full, it's full. Continuing to load it beyond its capacity is pointless and dangerous. 4. Understand that the area doesn’t need or want growth. The only people who think population growth in the Macedon Ranges is important is the government.

information undermines what little credibility they are viewed with.

despair, that these people would not band together with passion and anger to stop this project. You should expect:

through consensus is not an acceptable position. When the buck stops, we demand to know with whom.

every property owner individually and publish the results.

You cannot:

subliminally rolled over, has passed. Despite the waste of soliciting all these reports, there is no reference anywhere, in any document, to the impact on current local residents. This is truly indicative of the whole project.

It’s okay to admit your mistakes and take a fresh approach. This is about people and the time for deciding is NOW. Now, we the residents have decided enough. Now, you can take responsibility and ownership of the region and the lifestyles of people of whom you are here to serve. Now, you can put aside the wishes of the nameless, faceless agendas from the upper echelons and indeed the bowels of politics. Now is a good time to look at our 200 year old history and where we are placed today to consider the below. “Evil prevails when good men do nothing” and history will remember these times. NOW. IT’S UP TO YOU. THE BUCK STOPS NOW!

Dean Markham – On behalf of the outraged, fed up and concerned citizens of Gisborne and the Macedon Ranges.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020-5

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Reserve master plan draws debate Eve Lamb

A "once in a lifetime opportunity to improve our premier reserve" is the way one local councillor has described the adoption of an amended Camp Reserve Master Plan in recent days. At its September meeting last week, Mount Alexander Shire Council voted 6:1 in favour of adopting the new plan intended to guide some $6 million of works and upgrades planned for the reserve in a saga dating back at least a decade. But the move drew debate, with Cr Bronwen Machin strong in her opposition to aspects of the plan that ultimately curried favour with other councillors when it came time to vote. The successful version - favoured by the reserve's own committee of management - differs from the version that council officers were recommending the council adopt, notably in terms of the planned siting of new netball and multipurpose courts. While council officers recommended siting the two new courts at the northern end of the reserve, the committee's preferred option was to put them at the southern end, near the Forest Street entrance. Cr Max Lesser moved in favour of

Machin later told the adopting "the comExpress. mittee's preferred "If you move it option". down to one court "They know what it becomes a much is required to mansimpler option." age this facility," Cr The newly Lesser said in support adopted plan will of his motion. also feature a new Cr Dave Petrusma community pavilion seconded the mowith change rooms, tion, but Cr Bronwen social areas, meeting Machin robustly opspace, and kitchen posed Cr Lesser's facilities - to be lomotion. cated on the western Cr Machin cited flank of the reserve. heritage concerns, Responding to community objections public concerns and concerns that raised over the locaspending money on tion, the council's an additional netball director of infrastruccourt at the reserve ture and developat all represented ment, Jess Howard, a waste of public said the main reason money. that site was chosen "My concern about Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve. was in order to "keep the netball courts is the pavilion out of why do we need two the flood overlay zone". on the odd chance that they might want Ultimately Cr Lesser's motion to adopt to play a final when we've just spent $2 the reserve committee's preferred version million on six courts at Wesley Hill," Cr

of the amended master plan won out, with Cr Tony Cordy referring to it as "a once in a lifetime opportunity to improve our premier reserve". "I'd like to see the plan move forward to the design phase," Cr Cordy said. "Approval of the master plan is an important stepping stone to getting this going." Mayor Cr Christine Henderson said the new plan was developed in response to feedback from the committee of management and nearly 90 submissions received during public consultation on the draft plan last year. "It was informed by a number of independent reports that looked at impacts on traffic, heritage, trees and flood, in response to concerns we heard during community engagement," Cr Henderson said. "This included things like the location of the pavilion, car parks and pathways, and a strong desire to protect trees and heritage at the reserve." More consultation will be undertaken on detailed designs for major elements, including the community pavilion and court design, with the upgrade to infrastructure forecast to cost around $6 to $7 million and to be delivered over several years.

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Macedon Ranges councillors will scrutinise the finer details of a large-scale aged-care facility in Gisborne as it progresses through planning. The proposal for 110-112 Willowbank Road includes a two-storey 'high level' aged-care facility with 72 beds and 35 single-storey 'lower level care' units. Plans also show a single-storey aged-care community centre, car parking and small private park. Councillors voted to amend the Fersfield Road Development Plan to allow such a project but on the condition that they would be notified of the planning permit still to come. The planning permit would outline greater detail of the site functions/operations and placement within the approved area. Typically a planning permit under an approved development plan does not require advertising and would not necessarily go before councillors. Councillor Helen Radnedge pushed for councillor notification due to community concerns relating to bulk of the building, loss of amenity, operation hours, traffic, waste and privacy, among others. The application attracted three submissions including an objection that labelled the building "commercial" in look and feel. Councillors will be notified of the next step in the development process and will have the ability to challenge the planning permit.

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Digital rollout saving money and water Central Victorians have potentially saved at least 60 megalitres of water and more than $100,000, thanks to Coliban Water's Digital Metering Program. Since 2018, Coliban Water has installed more than 25,000 digital data loggers on existing household, business and community water meters across the region. The digital loggers record water use every hour and transmit the data daily back to Coliban Water. Coliban Water's manager of infrastructure Corey Bourne said the loggers meant leaks could be detected, and acted on, quickly. "We've already been able to use the data to discover water leaks on a number of properties and act straight away," he said. "We identified a school using 25,000 litres a day during school holidays, and a home that was using 15,000 litres a day. "Without the data loggers, we wouldn't have been able to

identify these leaks until the next quarterly bill." Mr Bourne said the final stage of the digital rollout was set to begin in the coming weeks, with a goal of having all the loggers installed and operating by 2023. "Better data will also help us manage water pressure, and make modelling of water leaks and losses in our water networks easier," he said. "The data loggers are free and there will be no costs on top of normal access and use charges." Coliban Water will hold online information sessions on Friday October 2 for those wanting more information about digital data loggers. To register for the information sessions, or find out more, click on the Digital Metering Program page on the website www.coliban.com.au Coliban Water contractors are permitted to work and will comply with current restrictions to help contain the spread of coronavirus and keep our communities safe.

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Our Customer Service Centre and Visitor Information Centres are currently closed to the public. However, you can still contact us by phone and email, or lodge a customer service request via our website.

Council enters caretaker period

Council will move into caretaker period from 12 noon on Tuesday 22 September until 6.00pm on Saturday 24 October to ensure an open and fair election for all candidates. For more information about the elections visit www.vec.vic.gov.au.

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Coronavirus update

Pursuant to section 119 (3) of the Local Government Act 2020 at its Ordinary Meeting of Council on 15 September 2020 Council passed its new General Local Law 2020. The law will be in effect for 10 years unless otherwise amended. The objectives of the General Local Law 2020 are to provide for all of the following: (1) The peace, order and good government of the municipal district; (2) A safe and healthy environment so that the community of the municipal district can enjoy a quality of life that meets its expectations; (3) The safe, fair and reasonable use and enjoyment of public places; (4) The protection and enhancement of Municipal buildings, public assets and Council assets and the amenity and environment of the municipal district; (5) The safe, fair and reasonable use and enjoyment of property; (6) The uniform and fair administration of this Local Law. A copy of the General Local Law 2020 is available on Council’s website at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au under Local Laws. Copies are also available for viewing or can be purchased at the Council’s offices at the Civic Centre, Cnr Lyttleton and Lloyd Streets, Castlemaine, Victoria 3450. Darren Fuzzard, Chief Executive Officer

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council released concept design plans for the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub for community feedback earlier this month.

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Future Gisborne? From page 1. Council's director of planning and environment, Angela Hughes, said the council was pleased with the high level of interest as community feedback would help the council to refine its vision for future growth in Gisborne. "We wanted to check if issues raised in previous consultations in recent years fairly reflect our community's priorities for the future and if the balance is right in these draft plans," Ms Hughes said. "Our objective is for council to implement the necessary planning tools and strengthen design controls to protect Gisborne's neighbourhood and landscape character values." Ms Hughes said the project team would review all recent submissions, survey results and other comments received before presenting a modified version of the draft plans to the community for a further round of consultation next year.

When burning off, residents are reminded not to cause a nuisance to neighbours, monitor weather conditions, never leave a burn unattended, monitor the burn for at least seven days after extinguished and to register burns by calling 1800 668 511. Fire management officers will begin annual property inspections in October and will issue fire prevention notices to properties that present a fire risk - outlining works that must be completed by the due date. Failure to comply will result in a contractor engaged to carry out the works and the property owner will be required to pay the costs of the works, a fine of $1,652 and administration fees. Those who receive a fire prevention notice and have stock grazing their property, are still required to undertake the works requested unless they can demonstrate that the number of stock is sufficient in reducing the height of the grass, and the overall hazard. The council's annual program to reduce roadside fire hazards typically start in late October/early November when grass growth slows and starts to dry out.

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Local residents are urged to start preparing their property for the summer bushfire season. Macedon Ranges Council's director of planning and environment, Angela Hughes, said everyone had a role to play in preventing fires and a well-maintained property would help to reduce fire risk. "You can do this by cutting long grass and cleaning up fine fuels such as weeds, leaves and twigs around your property," she said. Tips for reducing fire risk around the property include: removing overhanging branches, keeping grass short, clearing combustible materials, clearing roof gutters, and maintaining any defendable space around your home. Residents should also ensure any rainwater tanks are accessible and full and have a bushfire survival plan in place. To help residents with the cleanup, the council provides a free green waste dropoff service at transfer stations. The council, in consultation with local fire brigades, will also lift the burning off restrictions during October for land less than one acre.

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The federal government has confirmed it has no current plans to fund the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub, says Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell. The Labor MP received a "not now" response earlier this month when urging the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development to show interest in the project and commit the $10 million needed. "The minister says he understands the significance of the project to the local community, but in the next breath says the council should just apply again later because there are no grants programs now open in his department," Mr Mitchell said. "It's a bitter pill to swallow when the minister tells us his government 'is committed to fast-tracking projects' but then ignores this project and all the support it's garnered and all the work that already been done to get it up." Long-campaigned for, the sports precinct is the council's largest ever building project and would cater for a range of sports and recreational pursuits, while also attracting regional-level competition. Mr Mitchell said the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub was a vital and shovel-ready project, that is fully planned, and has confirmed support from Macedon Ranges Shire Council ($10.7M), Victorian Government ($11.6M) and AFL Victoria ($100,000). The federal government has already rejected the project twice under the Building Better Regions Fund. The council released the much-anticipated concept design for the project earlier this month. The Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct will be spread across two interconnected sites in New Gisborne at the corner of Barringo and Hamilton Roads. It was originally estimated the complete project would cost $41.4 million and the council's funding advocacy continues for the project.

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“The people coughing, the people gasping for air - it was terrifying.” Sam was admitted to the COVID ward, struggling to breathe, to the sound of others around him coughing and gasping for air. One by one, he watched patients get taken into negative pressure rooms, sealed off by multiple doors, with no support network. As a healthcare worker who’s now recovering at home, Sam’s hope is that in this fight against coronavirus, we all understand that we are the front line. We all have a part to play by staying home to help stop the spread of the virus. If you have symptoms - please get tested. Payments of $450 are available to help you stay home and wait for your test result.

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The Lancefield Romsey Community Support initiative has highlighted the generosity and support of the region throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Since March, volunteers and local businesses have helped cook and provide in excess of 1700 frozen meals, deliver food parcels, conduct weekly friendly chats and provide additional support through referrals to other agencies. The initiative is a collaboration between Lancefield and Romsey Neighbourhood Houses which, to date, has been achieved without formal emergency relief funding from local or state government. "To say that times are tough and that many have been severely impacted by this pandemic would be an understatement," volunteer Kathryn said. "With so many financially impacted through loss of work/reduced hours/slowing down of business, having to self-isolate/quarantine due to health requirements and feeling isolated and disconnected from family, friends and community, this initiative has been more important than ever in supporting our communities and looking after each other." The work has been made possible through food and monetary donations from generous community members and volunteers assisting with cooking, food deliveries and keeping locals connected through friendly chats. Neighbourhood House members say they are "in awe of the beautiful community spirit and resilience shown". Those who would like to help continue support to local communities can make food donations at the Romsey IGA, Lancefield Townhouse, and Lancefield and Romsey Neighbourhood Houses (in the FoodBank boxes/bins). All other donations can be made by calling 0491 243 996. If you or anyone you know could do with a helping hand during this time, do not hesitate to call 0491 243 996. Lancefield Romsey Community Support is a community initiative, by the community, for the community.

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Malmsbury marks cultural heritage

New cultural signage has been installed at Malmsbury Common Reserve in conjunction with Djandak, the business enterprise of the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation. Macedon Ranges Shire Council's director of planning and environment, Angela Hughes, said a desire was expressed by the community to have Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owners acknowledged and reflected in the reserve during the development of the Malmsbury Common Reserve Master Plan. "This provided the impetus to initiate dialogue between Malmsbury Landcare, the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and council officers to explore ways this could occur," Ms Hughes said. Through Djandak, Dja Dja Wurrung people worked with Malmsbury Landcare to develop the design and content of the signs, which have now been installed. The signs speak to the values of the Djaara people as reflected in place, the waterway and specific food and fibre plants that you would find there. These include the Dja Dja Wurrung Djaa-ndak-i (Welcome to Dja Dja Wurrung Country), the Kapa Gatjin (Knowing Water) and the Manya (Meeting Place, a Cultural Place). Six interpretative signs are located along the trail - Buwatj, Witji, Gitawil Matom, Murna, Dhurrung Wurrkuk and River Mint. These provide information on how plants were used and how people are together relearning their cultural importance. The sign locations will capture displays of plants, some of which are already in situ, others are yet to be planted and will be developed over time. "Council invites the whole community to come, enjoy this space and engage with Traditional Owners through the signs," Ms Hughes said.

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Maldon couple Linda Pannan and Graham Thomas are already reaping significant savings from making their new home highly energy efficient. Now they're about to share their knowledge through a new community project aimed at helping the town's residents become "climate ready". The two are among a small band of local volunteers who will next month train up to provide free thermal-comfort home assessments for other locals so they, too, can learn how to boost their home's thermal-comfort factor, improving its energy efficiency. It's all part of the town's new Climate Ready Maldon project being led by the local neighbourhood centre. "I think it's a pretty good project," Maldon Neighbourhood Centre coordinator Amy Atkinson says. "It's unique in that it is focusing primarily on thermal comfort. "The volunteers will work with Maldon residents to assess their homes and identify appropriate changes to homes and behaviour." A scientist by profession, Linda Pannan, and Graham Thomas, a builder who constructed their own new energy-efficient abode, say there are myriad ways to make homes more energy efficient, boosting the thermal-comfort factor, while benefiting the environment and bank balance. "Insulation is a crucial thing really," Graham says. With its energy rating exceeding 6.4 stars, underfloor insulation, double glazing, seven-star rated split system, and 10 solar panels delivering a 3.6 kw power system, the couple's own new abode

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Become a Loyal Royal!

Lovers of independent cinema, live music and the arts are once again being asked to make a contribution to help secure the future of Castlemaine's iconic Theatre Royal by becoming a 'Loyal Royal' member. The inaugural 'Loyal Royal' membership drive in 2019 was a resounding success and has helped to ensure the theatre can continue as the beating heart of Castlemaine and integral part of the cultural, historical and artistic landscape in regional Victoria. Theatre Royal operators Felicity Cripps and Tim Health said it had been an unprecedented year, yet they had survived and managed to bring more life and sparkle to the theatre than it had seen in years! "With the help of over 500 Loyal Royal Members, we have been able to replace 15 leather couches downstairs and restored 60 cinema seats in the upper circle," Felicity said. "We have also upgraded the stage lighting and sound system and worked with the landlords and Heritage Victoria to tile the foyer floor to heritage standards," she said. "We were also thrilled to take out the award for Best Regional Live Music Venue in last year's Music Victoria awards - the fifth time running for our Theatre Royal," Tim said. It has been a whirlwind year for the local couple who were also thrilled to welcome a beautiful baby girl just a few short weeks ago and are now hoping to extend their 'Loyal Royal' family to keep upgrading the historic theatre. Tim said more works were currently underway to restore the upstairs area at the front of the building (currently a decommissioned area) and scaffolding works would begin over the next few months to restore the front left-hand side of the exterior wall, which dates back to the 1920s. "For this year's drive, we are aiming to restore the cinema seating in the left and right wings of the upper circle. We will also be seeking funds for the upgrading of our cinema projector, heating/

Theatre Royal operators Tim Heath and Felicity Cripps are inviting community members to support their second ‘Loyal Royal’ campaign. cooling system and other essentials to keep the theatre running at an optimal level," he said. "We don't know exactly what the future of cinema and live music will look like over the next few months and even years, but it is our mission to continue to be a part of this evolving landscape in regional music, arts and culture," Felicity said. The couple hope existing Loyal Royals will renew their love and new LR's will join the fold. To find out more visit www.theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au In breaking news the Theatre Royal is among three Castlemaine venues to receive funding as part of the state government's $13 million lifeline for the state's live music venues. See this Friday's Castlemaine Mail for the full story.

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Gym owners have joined forces to pressure the Victorian Government to reclassify fitness venues as essential services. Fitness venues were excluded from reopening in the state's latest ease of coronavirus restrictions for regional areas and Kyneton Ozzfit owner Shannon Downey said the move was "disappointing". "We anticipated that we would be opening with restrictions," he said. "Primarily we are there to help people change their lives and to help improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life. To have that taken away was a dagger. "We have heard from people who are struggling with their mental health and are now without the ability to have some sort of social and physical outlet and a structured fitness program outside of being stuck at home." Under the state's 'Third Step' to reopening, personal trainers and other staff can attend the facility for the purpose of recording or streaming digital classes, with up to five people permitted but the arrangement. Real Strength Studio Castlemaine's Dean Mawby was forced to hold off therapeutic group training sessions for dementia and Alzheimer's patients. "The effect on people with early dementia who could be making inroads is really frustrating and loved ones have noticed

changes," he said. "There's a whole lot of people who are wanting to get back on track with their health and fitness. It's a simple process to have good levels of hygiene and meticulous cleaning throughout a session." The prolonged fitness venue shutdown has disconnected some crucial exercise support programs and also impacted dance studios. Dance schools like Gisborne Dance Academy is pushing to see studios reclassified immediately, and those with students aged 18 and under to reopen in line with regional schools. But, under the premier's latest restrictions, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said fitness venues were considered high risk. There has been one outbreak in a gym in Victoria, which has 27 cases linked to it. "Gyms are currently closed under Victorian restrictions as the nature of working out carries a high risk of transmission, due to sweat and heavy breathing as well as shared equipment," Ms Thomas said. Under both regional Victoria and the metropolitan Melbourne roadmaps, indoor gyms are scheduled to reopen in the last step, which is expected to begin from November 23 subject to having no new cases and public health advice.

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Connecting Country set a new attendance record for their much-anticipated event, 'Tricky Birds of central Victoria with Geoff Park and Chris Tzaros' a few weeks ago. This online free event 'sold out' with 500 bookings recorded the day before the event. Connecting Country was thrilled to host the all-star lineup of box-ironbark expert naturalists, Geoff Park and Chris Tzaros. The free Facebook event page even reached 112,000 people. Bookings included people from across Victoria, as well as New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory, plus some enthusiastic registrations from the United States! Jess Lawton (Connecting Country monitoring coordinator) kicked off the workshop with a short history of Connecting Country's woodland bird monitoring program and thanked the hard-working bird monitoring volunteers. Geoff covered the topic of identifying raptors and Chris focused on identifying thornbills of central Victoria, followed by an hour of interactive panel discussion and a chance to ask the experts those tricky bird-watching questions. Both of the presentations were delivered with the passion and precision you would expect from Australia's leading bird experts and photographers, with many beautiful images and helpful tips about identifying these look-a-like birds that are so difficult to distinguish. The virtual question-and-answer panel worked effectively, despite the panel and hosts being up to 500km apart, and the audience only having a text box to ask questions. One of the most interesting topics of the evening was how to distinguish between the various bird species in the thornbill family. There are eight thornbill species in our region, and all can look quite similar. Chris talked about the brown and inland thornbill as being some of the trickiest two birds to tell apart anywhere in the country. Chris noted that the main difference was the colour of the forehead, which was rufous (reddish brown) with dark scalloping in the brown thornbill, and grey-black with white scalloping with the inland thornbill. A copy of Geoff and Chris's presenta-

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us oldies," Bruce said. The Newham community "He was always first there recently bid farewell to one of its to open up, and always the last most tireless contributors, Nick to leave."Nick was famously Massie. stubborn and always prepared to Nick was a kind and generous be the lone voice in the room or member of the community for 16 indeed the shire. years. Since moving to Newham Newham Community Planwith his wife Sue in 2004, he has ning Group president Hilary been at the heart of many of the Roberts described him as someprojects and groups that have thing of a Don Quixote, and made it such as special place. there were one or two windmills Nick oversaw projects such Nick liked to tilt at. For many as construction of the multiyears, Nick waged an ultimately purpose courts at Newham successful war with the council Primary School and the subover a plaque on the Woodend stantial $450k renovations of the clocktower. He was peeved that Mechanics Institute Hall. the plaque memorialising fallen Nick was a founding member soldiers incorrectly nominated of Newham District Landcare the 'Shire of Woodend and NeGroup in 2004 and his impeccawham' when, historically, it was ble rainfall records were a point the 'Shire of Newham and Wooof great pride. He was always dend'. The details were always an active participant in Roadside important in Nick's eyes. Management Group working Nick Massie was a kind and generous member of the Another fellow Newham Planbees and in plantings both at Newham community. ning Group member Michael Hanging Rock and on private McNamara said he would miss properties. Nick coordinated Neshire liaison. Former president Stephen Nick greatly. wham's annual Clean-up Australia Day Mitchell said it was Nick's name and "The things that struck me most about efforts and was often cajoled by Sue into number that hung off the sign out the Nick were his sense of fairness and delogistical support and raffle ticket sales front of the hall. cency. As is so often the case, you don't for the Gardening Group. "He paid the bills. He dealt with hire realise how significant people are until In 2013 when development plans enquiries. He opened the hall up, turned they're gone," Michael said. "His ability threatened Hanging Rock, Nick was one the heaters on, made sure that bloody to unlock the 'yes minister' labyrinthine of the first to swing into action. little red timer switch that heats the hot nature of a planning document, that's a On one hand Nick was very much a water was off or on," Stephen said. dark art and the value of that for all of us quiet achiever, always the first to put his "He negotiated with council to have who love Newham is more than we will hand up to help and to just get things them pay for septic maintenance, the ever know. done without fuss. On the other hand, he outdoor toilet cleaning and gas for the "His remarkable sense of community was also a fierce advocate for what he barbecue. He organised plumbers, elecwas always amazing, seeing him sitting believed and had no trouble in strongly tricians, painters. expressing those opinions. As passions "Nick was always the one who pointed beside the side of the road asleep while he watered the trees on the way into strained with council at Hanging Rock, out when the gutters needed cleaning, or Newham or weeding the traffic island or Nick was the quiet conduit to the council that he'd just cleaned them. Most times it doing clean up Australia Day or always administration, with whom he had a was him that came down and mowed the being the one to open the hall or coming long working relationship and was well lawns. All that and god knows what else. the the store everyday to support it as respected. That was as important as "It actually terrifies me the thought of a community asset or standing on the yard signs or petitions. Nick was a 'doer' all the things that Nick took care of that boundary watching our kids (not his) play and Newham is clearly much richer for we are going to discover as time goes cricket. That always got me. Who does his contribution. As a community we will by, one by one."Nick was the founder that? benefit from his work for years to come and convener of the Newham Boars, "The answer is Nick and sure, there's and I hope we honour his legacy. His a monthly activity group for 'men of a no mention of Nick without Sue. Just lively banter and sharing a laugh will be certain age'. watching them together was a beautiful missed most of all. Regular Bruce Hedge remembers thing." Nick served on the Mechanics InstiNick was the ever-present coordinator of - Luke Spielvogel, on behalf of the tute Hall for over 15 years as treasurer, the group. Newham community booking officer, maintenance officer and "Always a great Thursday evening for

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Walter White holds one of the collection jars that youâ€™ll find at participating local businesses. To help charities around Australia through these tough times and beyond, the Royal Australian Mint has just released a unique $1 coin designed expressly to be given to those in need. Kyneton's community-owned not-forprofit aged-care facility RM Begg is inviting everyone to join in and put some 'fun' into FUNdraising! Some of the elusive 'Donation Dollars', which RM Begg has affectionately dubbed 'Kyneton's Kindness Coins', have already been put into circulation by the Mint. The Mint plans to release a total 25 million Donation Dollar coins across Australia over the next three years and RM Begg is asking everyone, especially children, to keep a look out for the gold and green coins and either start a little collection jar at home or drop them in to a participating local business. "We're not sure how many or how quickly they'll arrive in regional towns, so it's going to be a bit like finding a Willy Wonka 'Golden Ticket'," RM Begg's CEO Meredith Grant said. "The best bit about this campaign is that after we receive the donated coins, we can spend them locally to support local businesses and circulate the coins back into the community. "Then, when someone else finds the coins they can re-gift them to us and so on. That way, we can all keep circulating the coins here in our little town."The coins are legal tender but purposefully not of a collectable status. While one dollar

might not seem like much, if everyone donated just one of the Donation Dollars per month, as a population of about 8000 people, Kyneton has the potential to raise and spend an additional $96,000 dollars annually in the community. "It's a gift that keeps giving, so the buck really is designed to stop here!" Ms Grant quipped. During school holidays, families are encouraged to decorate a jar and keep an eye out for any of the elusive coins that might find their way into town over the next few months. The first five people to find one of the special coins and upload a photo of it to RM Begg's Facebook page, will receive a 'Golden Ticket' worth $10, which can be spent at one of the four participating local businesses listed below. Entrants must use the tags @rmbegg #DonationDollar #KynetonKindCoins #KindtownKindCoins You can drop your Kyneton Kindness Coins into a collection jar at one of these four local businesses: Fika CafĂŠ, Watts Fresh, The Starving Artist Food Co. and Piper Street Food Co. If you'd like to be part of RM Begg's community-wide FUNdraising drive in 2021, they are currently seeking volunteers and donations as well as collaborative fundraising ideas. Contact project coordinator, Sarah Collier, via email: sarah.collier@raymbegg. org.au or phone: (03) 5421 3600. Donations can be made via their website: www. raymbegg.org.au/donate

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longer than the expected six weeks is because of export limitations from Powercor (the owner The uptake of residential of the poles and lines in our rooftop solar continues to region). They have to approve break records.In July, Australia the connection of new solar PV recorded a 'best ever' month of systems to the grid. If the local solar installations defying the grid infrastructure is close to, or disruption caused by COVID-19 at, capacity then new applicaand surging past 2.5 million tions get knocked back or export rooftop solar installs. Now, limited. a massive 27 per cent of all What this means is that you Australian homes have a solar can still get the size solar PV syssystem. tem you want, but you won't be The story in our region is able to export all the excess solar also a good one. Since May power that it generates and get a 2020 when the latest round credit from your electricity retailer of MASH (More Australian for it. Some people respond by Solar Homes) started, over 161 getting a smaller solar system, households in the Macedon others get the size system they Ranges, Mount Alexander and want and put up with the export Hepburn Shires have ordered limitations or add a battery, and solar through the bulk-buy. This some decide not to go ahead at is 640 kilowatts of more solar all. for our region. Jo Kaptein is the program lead for the Central Victorian This is a big issue for our reNow 34 per cent of homes gion as we try to move to greater in Mount Alexander Shire have Greenhouse Alliance’s solar bulk buys. use of renewables. solar, making it one of the top The Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance, the Castlemainesolar shires in Victoria but still behind Indigo Shire with 42 per based not-for-profit organisation that owns MASH, is working cent solar. Almost 11.4MW of solar has been installed on homes with councils, sustainability groups, Powercor and the state in the Mount Alexander Shire, with around 3MW of that through government on initiatives to address this issue. Like our veggies, the MASH bulk-buy. we reckon that 'growing your own' makes a lot of sense when it Neighbouring shires are a little lower - with the Macedon comes to electricity. Why would you want to keep getting power Ranges Shire on the Aussie average of 27 per cent, Hepburn from dirty coal-fired power stations that are hundreds of kilomeShire at 25 per cent and the Bendigo region at 23 per cent. The tres away, transported over a creaking grid infrastructure? question is how much higher can these numbers go? Locally-generated renewable energy is smarter, cleaner and From reporting from our solar supplier, Cola Solar, we know more efficient. What's not to love? that the main reason why some customer installations are taking Jo Kaptein

A treatment program is underway to protect the Macedon Ranges Shire's 2700 elm trees from a serial pest known as the elm leaf beetle. The beetle defoliates and weakens mature trees. Trees that have been attacked by the beetle have a distinctive round hole in their leaves. Council's director of assets and operations, Shane Walden, said while it was impossible to eradicate the beetle, the council had developed a management program to protect significant stands of elms, predominantly in parks and avenues. "These beautiful European trees have all but disappeared in Europe due to Dutch elm disease," Mr Walden said. "They are still flourishing in Australia but are prone to elm leaf beetle attack, so we want to protect them." Treatment generally occurs in Macedon Ranges Shire from September to November. Methods used include spraying and injecting the soil around the root zone of the tree with low-toxicity insecticide. This safe and effective method of treating large trees tends to protect them for more than one season. The council is a member of Friends of the Elms Inc., which maintains a state-wide elm register and helps local government and other bodies to manage threats to elm trees. Residents with elm trees on their properties are encouraged to register their trees by contacting FOTE by emailing foteinc@ hotmail.com or calling 0409 870 860.

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Primed to lead economic revival Regional Victoria is ideally positioned to help lead the state out of the current economic woes and the Victorian Farmers Federation is is asking the state and federal governments to enable the thinking and policy needed to support growth. VFF president David Jochinke says despite the challenges agriculture and the regions continue to face, regional Victoria has the opportunity to lead the state's economic recovery as COVID-19 restrictions ease. "As farmers, we're still awaiting the Agriculture Workers' Code to be implemented and have very real concerns of the impact on our livestock industry in the midst of restrictions placed on our meat processing facilities," Mr Jochinke says. "We do however have a once in a generation opportunity to revive regional Victoria and help lead the state from its economic woes. "Of course our health must always remain our top priority and we need to ensure we continue practising COVID-safe measures, but we also need to look forward to the future." The VFF is calling for a change in government thinking and policy to enable the regions to be a vehicle for economic growth and genuine investment in critical infrastructure. "Regional Victoria is in a much more advanced stage of COVID recovery than

Melbourne. Now is the opportunity for governments to invest in the regions to help power Victoria's economic recovery," Mr Jochinke says. "There's an undeniable city and country divide in infrastructure and services such as roads, rail, telecommunications, health and education. "If can we can get commitment from government to deliver a standard for all Victorians, the liveability of the regions will attract community and economic growth. "Our message to the Victorian and federal governments is the regions can't wait for Melbourne to catch up. The time to entice growth in the regions and help us recover is now. "COVID-19 has shown the resilience of regional Victoria. The upside of getting the regions up and running initially is enormous, not just for agriculture, but for Victoria as a whole." "The longer we wait to do this, the longer the road we have to economic recovery."

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A collective sigh of relief It's with a somewhat collective sigh of relief from businesses and clients alike that from last week, in this part of the world at least, we've been able to enjoy eating out once again. Woodend's Maison Maloa is delighted to welcome customers back to sit, relax and enjoy a treat or breakfast or lunch inside or outside the cafe. There is nothing quite like being served your freshly prepared favourites in a delightful environment, is there? Maison Maloa's menu still features all those favourites customers have come to love and while the full menu can be enjoyed on the premises, every item is also available as takeaway - coffee, breakfast, lunch, treats and more ... and all with that comfort food feeling

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with a seasonal twist. Of course, because in-house seating numbers are limited, it is advisable to book your spot so you don't have to wait. Malmsbury Bakery is again welcoming people to enjoy their delicious food on the premises, which has a choice of inside or out. There is a lovely courtyard at the bakery in its early spring glory right now. And the good thing to remember with school holidays on is that there is a play area for the kids here. If you want to take a break and eat indoors, try enjoying your cuppa and bakery pie in the tea room - great for when our central Victorian weather is having 'an off day'! If a few of you want to go for a bakery treat sit-down style, if would be a good idea to phone ahead, but

'walk-ins' are always welcome! Castlemaine's Theatre Royal is delighted to be open for patrons to take a seat in the impressive surrounds of Cafe Lola and enjoy a very, very good pizza. They are like no other pizza around - they are that good. One example on special recently was the quattro formaggio with garlic cream, fiore di latte, taleggio, fontina, gorgonzola, pickled shallots and chives. Enjoy your Lola pizzas with a glass of magnificent wine. The Theatre Royal has a retail wine cellar that features not just local, but fabulous international wines and those that have been made with low intervention. Call the theatre or go to their website to book a table for your next Lola pizza.

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Maison Maloa is a licensed cafe, gift, homeware and providore business in the heart of Woodend. Our talented chefs strive to bring you the upmost deliciousness in every bite of our hearty breakfast and lunch selections. From country style pasties & pies to lasagne and our famous savoury tarts, plus an exquisite range of patisserie to enjoy with the best coffee in town. All our food is made with love using quality ingredients.

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Restaurants and pubs have taken on that 'now you see us, now you don't' aura in recent months but from last week they're back again for us to dine out in, enjoy the ambience, the service, the wine, the food...and there's no washing up to be done when dinner or lunch is over! If you can remember what that was like, you'll be out of those trackie dacks and into that new(ish) shirt you bought to wear out to that special dinner before we all got locked down... Kyneton's most glamorous asian-inspired restaurant, Fook Shing, is highly delighted to be back - by popular demand they say. Fook's usual trading days will be Thursday through Sunday. Dine indoors or outdoors (lunch only and weather permitting, plan this because it's spring after all).

Have a look at Fook Shing's website for menus. You'll be glad they're back, too. The Stables in Malmsbury is one of the best places to enjoy fabulous Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. And you can enjoy it all day because The Stables' kitchen just does not close. They're open for breakfast on weekends and Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for food all day. So if you want that mouthwatering treat mid-afternoon, go for it. The Stables kitchen is always at the ready. But do book first because like all restaurants, pubs and cafes, The Stables has limitations on the number of people it can cater for at any one time. The Malmsbury has already been welcomed back by customers who have grabbed the opportunity to book

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upcoming celebratory events at their favourite local. While observing limitations, everyone can in fact enjoy a meal at the Malmsbury these days - inside or out on the front deck, which can hold up to 18 people under current rules. It's the ideal spot on a fine spring day for a meal or just a drink. The boutique menu incorporates many of the good old favourites and some must-have chef's specials, all with a springtime twist. One hugely popular menu item is the lamb backstrap with a roasted vegetable salad and balsamic dressing (pictured). Remember you must book in advance to dine at The Malmsbury so social distancing and the like can be properly observed. We all now have a whole new set of table manners to abide by, don't we?

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REAL HOME F OD Lo ca l fo o d h a n d m a d e i n K y n e to 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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very big hello to everyone in the Macedon Ranges and a hearty pat on the back to you all for masking up and helping us get to this point of freedom. Put the paper down and do a little dance! With last weekend as our first weekend that we were not only surrounded by beautiful spring blossoms but also able to step outside of lockdown and into a bubble of friends - we have a fair bit to celebrate and enjoy across the region. Let’s get outside and soak up some of the glorious spring sunshine. It is a great chance for your body to grab some much-needed vitamin A and D from the sunshine too. Vitamin D (not really a vitamin but a prohormone) is what the body produces when out in the natural sun. Having healthy levels of vitamin D is so important for our immune system, mental health and bones. It is also found in oily fish (mackerel, tuna and salmon) and mushrooms. So grab a picnic blanket your favourite five and head outdoors. I have put together some great easily transportable dishes for you to share. And just think for the downside of only being able to see five of your friends, it also means that you only have five people to share this delicious food with. So on a positive note... more cake for you! This savoury quiche is one of our family favourites and can be made in advance and eaten warm or cold. Making homemade pastry is a lot easier than you think. The only ‘rules’ that I have for pastry is to use cold butter, try not to over mix it and always allow a good half an hour for it to cool in the fridge before rolling it out. For this recipe, make the pastry first. While you’re getting the butter out of the fridge pop your oven on to 180 degrees.

Chocolate and Macadamia Brownies These chocolate brownies are so quick to make and are fudgy and delicious. I add raspberries for a decadent dessert or nuts but you can also add white chocolate buttons too if you like. For a picnic, these are perfect to either bring directly in the tin or for hungry little (and big) hands. Ingredients 275gm dark chocolate 225gm butter 225gm caster sugar 3 eggs 75gm of plain flour (you can also use GF flour) 50gm Roughly chopped macadamia nuts (or walnuts or fresh raspberries) Preheat oven to 180 degrees and line a slice tin with baking paper. In a heatproof dish break up chocolate and butter and melt in the microwave for 30 second bursts (this should take 1.30 minutes) until the butter and chocolate are melted. Mix together and set aside to allow to cool. Beat eggs and caster sugar with an electric mixer or in a food processor until they are light and fluffy. Stir through the chocolate and butter and then fold through the flour. Add the nuts or raspberries and mix them through the batter. Pour the brownie mix into the prepared tin and bake for 40 minutes or until the brownie is just firm to touch. Allow to cool in the pan. Dust with icing sugar.

Other quick picnic ideas

If cold chicken curry reminds you of your Great Aunt Mildred then she has just become super cool again. Treat your fellow picnic buddies by scooping out the middle of a medium Vienna loaf or baguette and filling it with cold chicken curry and crunchy lettuce. This can be cut up at the picnic and travels easily - mix 300g chopped smoked chicken fillets, 1/4 cup lowfat sour cream, two tablespoons mayonnaise, one teaspoon lemon zest, plus two tablespoons juice, one tablespoon curry powder, salt and freshly ground black pepper, two spring onions, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped ½ cup raisins. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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and saute onion and bacon and then add the zucchini, until they are soft. Steam a bunch of fresh asparagus for five minutes then quickly run under cold water, leave drained until you are ready to bake. Leave the cooked filling to one side to cool. In another bowl mix eggs and yolk, a generous cup of grated cheese (I like a bitey, tasty cheddar), cream, salt and pepper. Now you’re ready to roll out the pastry. Leave it on the baking paper and roll it out to 1cm thickness or thinner if you like. Spray/butter the quiche plate or pie tin and then line with pastry with the baking paper on top. Press the dough into the tin/plate to make sure it is sitting tight. The paper helps to press around the edges without leaving holes from your fingers in the pastry. Put your baking beads onto the paper and pop in your oven for 15 mins or until the edges are starting to look golden. Reduce oven to 160 degrees. Mix cooked veg, eggs and cheese mixture and pour the mixture into the pastry case. Carefully place the asparagus on top and bake for 20-30 mins until it is firm and golden on top. Allow the quiche to cool a little before slicing. You can also use a muffin tin to make individual quiches which are great for the busy kids who can’t sit down! If you really, really can’t be bothered with pastry. Add 50gm of self-raising flour to the milk and egg mix and then pour into a well-greased quiche tin and bake for 40 mins. So easy and so delicious.

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How’s your covid calorie count? Research underway to explore how motivation and environment can trigger over-eating could be relevant to growing numbers of Victorians accumulating ‘COVID calories’ under lockdown, says Professor Moyez Jiwa who is leading the study. His research will examine the effectiveness of a digital tool called the Future Me App, which reminds people to think about what and why - they are eating and encourages them to be motivated by an avatar of their future, healthier self. The two-year study is a collaboration between the University of Notre Dame Australia, Archetype Health, Werribee Hospital Foundation, Mercy Hospitals Victoria and the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre. “In lockdown, many people are working from their dining room or kitchen table - a place their brains associate with mealtimes - while others in their home may be eating around them,” he says. “We are often ‘triggered’ by the smell and sight of food, which can be a big feature of the home environment, whether through endless cups of tea and coffee with snacks, or with bored children normally at school in and out of the fridge or pantry, lobbying parents for an edible treat.” These all add up to temptations to consume food and drinks through boredom rather than because we are actually hungry, he says. The lockdown and its associated lack of formal exercise opportunities has coincided with cold weather, a rise in home baking and cooking, and continued access to alcohol, with bottle shops doing a roaring trade during lockdown, he adds. “We are also now working in our comfortable at-home attire so we hardly notice as the elastic on those track pants starts to stretch under the strain of an expanding waistline.”

Professor Jiwa says it’s likely many people will have put on a kilo or more by the time lockdown ends, often through a daily ‘fourth meal’ where snacks make up as many calories as a full meal. “Snacks are calories we consume outside ‘meal time’ and are often eaten at our desk, in the car, at the computer, in front of the television anywhere where we aren’t mainly focused on the nature of what we are eating, and where food is secondary to whatever else is going on at the time.” Professor Jiwa says addressing overeating habits can begin when we recognise when we are eating for reasons other than hunger. “People often eat because they are distressed, bored, dissatisfied, cold, tired, unhappy or worried,” he says. Tackling overeating should occur when you are ready, he adds, as it’s important to acknowledge the reasons before trying to tackle a problem that might add to anxiety. “People may already be anxious or worried about their job or their mortgage, their children or their parents. We call that ‘tunnelling’ in science - and people who are ‘tunnelling’ often can’t see the wood for the trees and are not ready to make sacrifices to change outcomes. There is only so much bandwidth available to most of us.”

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Energy drinks safety concern

of hydrogen peroxide than would be naturally produced in the body. "The research indicates that people are drinking diluted hydrogen peroxide when they consume some energy drinks," Professor Bennett says. "The long-term effects may explain some cancer risk trends in the age group who consume energy drinks," she says. The levels measured are 15,000-fold higher than the natural levels produced in the body and although the levels permitted by Australian regulators are up to five mg/kg, in many countries, the permitted levels are lower (0-0.5 mg/kg). "This reflects that toxicity is not well understood, particularly for regular consumption of ~350 ml such as in a commercial beverage," Professor Bennett says. "We have analysed the levels of hydrogen peroxide in a range of commercial beverages and found that some chemical combinations of ingredients in energy drinks can drive this chemistry. "We are hoping that our research will lead to new standards for avoiding production of hydrogen peroxide in these types of popular beverages."

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forts in the world as we work to create peace in our own hearts while working for peace in the world," Jahne says. Now through using Zoom, Jahne undertakes yoga sessions, yoga teacher training and mindfulness meditation retreats and meetings. An area of strong interest to Jahne is how mindfulness can help transform habits we have and no longer even consider. "Habits that keep us chained to one view, one way of looking at the world, one way of behaving. Our mindfulness meditation endeavours to gently make what is unconscious conscious, so that change becomes possible." Jahne says she looks forward to seeing people who would like to explore mindful meditation at a class, retreat, or workshop online soon.

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Rural dementia support lacking

The proportion of people with dementia in rural and regional Australia is consistent with that of metropolitan areas. Access to diagnosis and support, however, is not. This inequality across the country poses enormous challenges to people with dementia and carers. CEO of Dementia Australia, Maree McCabe, says considerably fewer healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, practise in rural areas. Yet, the proportion of people with dementia in rural areas is consistent with that in metropolitan areas (Australia Dementia Report 2013) and is projected to increase equally over coming decades. By 2050, it is projected that 2.9 per cent of the population living in capital cities will have dementia compared with 3.8 per cent in the rest of Australia. The challenges for people living with dementia and their supporters are compounded in regional areas by geographic isolation, travel distances and limited services and resources. Yet, as noted by Dementia Australia, decisions around the policy, planning and design of services tend to be citycentric. “People living in regional, rural and remote areas deserve to have equitable access to services and be supported to remain living in those areas throughout

their experience with dementia,” Ms McCabe says. The key concerns and challenges for people with dementia, carers and service providers in regional, rural and remote Australia are significant. Beyond assessment, diagnosis and management of dementia they include opportunities for social engagement and community participation for people with dementia and carers, workforce issues for community, as well as respite and residential aged-care services. What can you do? If you have received a diagnosis of dementia in the past two years, you support a person recently diagnosed with dementia or you are a healthcare professional, your involvement in completing a short survey by September 30 will help create a better future in dementia diagnosis and support. Go to the online survey at unsw.to/ cognisance For more information, or if completing the survey online is difficult, contact the research coordinator at UNSW on (02) 9385 2597 or at m.gresham@unsw. edu.au to arrange to have a survey sent to you, or if required, an interview over the phone or online. The survey is entirely voluntary. There are no costs or payment associated with participation in this research study.

Aged care call All aged-care facilities should have a registered nurse on every shift, to ensure the better health and safety of residents and the highest level of infection control, says the Rural Doctors Association of Australia. RDAA has renewed its call in a second submission provided to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. RDAA also continues to call for the better integration and collaboration of aged care with general practice, including with practice nurses and administration. “Having a registered nurse onsite at an agedcare facility, around the clock, is essential,” RDAA president, Dr John Hall, says. “COVID-19 has shone a light on the need for aged-care facilities to have increased ‘in house’ nursing and infection control capacity - but this is just as critical in non-COVID times too.

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1. Who has Macedon Ranges Shire Council appointed to the role of acting CEO? (Bonus point: What is his usual role at council?) 2. Local Forum for Democratic Renewal group aims to rank Macedon Ranges Council candidates by what kind of assessment? 3. A footpath being planned for along Castlemaine’s Reckleben, View and Forest Streets, is closer to which of the following lengths: 450m, 496m, 577m, 660m, 694m, 750m, or 784m? 4 In which town is Olivet Christian College?

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Phillip Scoles' comments about the Little Ice Age of the 1300s ('Warmer equals wetter', Opinions, September 15) prompted me to have another listen to a recent Science Show program on ABC Radio National. I recommend that anyone interested in this unusual climatic period make an effort to hear this 12-minute commentary by Johan Rockstrom, Professor of Earth Sciences, Sweden. Just google ABC Science Show Johan Rockstrom part 3. It made me sit up and pay attention.

The PM has given the green light to a gas-led recovery when 99 per cent of the scientists said long before Paris, and almost 20 years before Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth in 2006, that to reduce carbon pollution to safe levels, the remaining fossil fuels must stay in the ground. Pro-gas lobbyists are telling us that we need a constant electricity supply and "renewables won't cut it". I would argue that in using a combination of renewables plus pumped hydro to elevated reservoirs in the form of naturally-occurring lakes and basins, we would have the 'batteries' for a renewable-powered grid. Also, if we embrace this 'gas-led recovery', it is reported that there will be a massive investment of taxpayer funds in a large, gas-fired power station, and a pipeline to go practically right across Australia. This is not to mention that there will be years of time lag before any of this can come into effect. Wind turbines and solar farms are relatively simple and cheap, and can be implemented much more quickly. It seems that right here is the argument for a 'renewable-led recovery'. Let's stop talking about it and just do it!

It seems that a big name supermarket and bottleshop is back on the table for Castlemaine. How will this square with our slow, local, foodie and sustainable image for residents and tourists alike? Do we want to be just like other towns, with self-serve checkouts and brands with many food miles attached, wrapped up in lots of plastic?Our town is vibrant with a unique coffee, food and artistic culture. A giant 'more of the same' supermarket and bottle shop does not fit well with this, and will detract from our uniqueness.

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6. Which is the hottest planet in our solar system? 7. What is an octothorpe? 8. Mars’ Forrest Mars and Hershey’s Bruce Murrie teamed up to develop which confectionary, named after them, in the 1940s? 9. What is the name given to a young puffin bird?

Having watched a show on the telly and done some internet searching, Phillip Scoles feels well qualified to dismiss climate change as a lot of 'doom and gloom' (Opinions, September 15). Strangely, I'm neither comforted by his argument nor reassured by his research method.

10. Who was the director of the film musical La La Land?

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Do more research Phillip Scoles ('Warmer equals wetter', Opinions, September 15), it appears that you are using a documentary and a website as your points of reference in countering the depth of scientific rigour that has led to a vast body of evidence to the contrary of your claims about climate change. For starters, you could probably do without the snide reference to 'climate warriors', whose major 'crime' would seem to be the fight for the continuation of the human race, so regardless of whether they are right or not, deserve to be treated more respectfully. Yes, there will be regions of the earth that will benefit from warming due to enhanced cropping, liveability etc., but there are also vast regions of Earth filled with millions of people that will become uninhabitable or close to it, either becoming too warm, having too extreme and frequent weather events, or inundated as sea level rises, what would you say to those people? And yes, there have been bad fires in the past (a quarter of Victoria burned in 1851, yet area burned is just one of the many markers for bushfire severity and danger), but are you also accounting for our greatly enhanced ability to manage risk, and to respond to fires now vs the middle of last century? I'd propose doing a great deal more research if you want to take on the overwhelming evidence presented in the name of science, including every scientific body worth their name in Australia, and refute those that have spent decades of their life on the topics at hand and arrived at a significantly different conclusion to you.

I saw it on the TV! Peter Ryan, Castlemaine I am surprised that the Express seems to have allowed the well-and-truly-dead climate change argument to have opened up again. I find it extraordinary that your correspondent ('Warmer equals wetter', Opinions, September 15) is given any column space at all when he bases his opinion only on a TV documentary, while he blithely ignores the plethora of proper scientific studies that clearly and definitively debunk the "coming mini-ace age" conspiracy. The other points in his letter seem to me to be equally spurious and ill-founded. If we really must reopen this debate and I don't believe that we should, because the case is quite closed - then please let in be on rational grounds, not just because someone saw something on TV!

In defence of cats Dimity Pettifer, Castlemaine I am tired of the constant criticism of cats. Kya Moore's complaint that the lack of birdsong in her garden is partly due to people not keeping cats in at night doesn't make sense ('Heartbreaking silence', Opinions, September 15). Cats do not catch birds at night. I have three cats, all from shelters, including the wonderful MAWS. All are let out during the day, under supervision, and all are locked in at night. My garden, in central Castlemaine, is full of birdsong, from magpies to parrots to blackbirds. I feed about six parrots every day and my cats just look at them. Unrestrained dogs do just as much, if not more, damage to wildlife and other creatures, from killing koalas to mauling kangaroos and sheep. More needs to be written about the killing habits of domestic dogs.

Be aware and care Gay Sanders, Kyneton I agree with Peter Lloyd ('Unacceptable carnage', Opinions, September 8), the beauty of our wildlife is profound and breathtaking! Nothing gives us the right to kill these incredible creatures on the roads with our cars and then just drive off leaving them to suffer and die. More signs, new speed limits, more awareness please! We respect our own children on the roads. Respect all living creatures just like our own children. Please be aware and care for wildlife everyone.

Dismayed at treatment Judy Rice, Adelaide I write with concern about the disregard for employee mental health and wellbeing in the lead up to and during the recent organisational restructure of the Macedon Ranges Shire Council. I watched with dismay at the treatment of long-term employees of the council. They changed from happy, resourceful, hard-working staff, to stressed, frustrated, unemployed people, with little or no explanation or reasons for change. The unit was recognised in the community for its excellence, now most of the long-time employees are gone. There has been irreparable damage done to them and the community by this.

Please explain TW Bird, Lancefield Could Macedon Ranges Shire councillors now dip into their bag of transparency and explain to ratepayers (remember us, we're the ones who elected you to represent us and we also pay the wages of the MRSC staff) why there has been such a high turnover of council staff in the past three years?

Adapt regulations Hans Paas, Castlemaine We all need local councils to 'step up for hospitality' in the wake of a relaxation of regional COVID-19 restrictions announced last week. Pubs, restaurants and cafes have been thrown a lifeline by the state government in allowing more patrons to be served outside. This is the moment when local councils need to adapt regulations to help the hardhit hospitality industry re-open to the greatest extent permitted. This might involve fast-tracking permits or extending existing permits to allow venues to take full advantage of the reduced restrictions. With the right help, some businesses that have been teetering on the edge of oblivion can be saved. That means saving jobs and maybe even some job creation. Flexibility in the administration and interpretation of local laws does not come naturally to local government, but if they remember that 'we are all in this together' they might just help save some ratepaying local businesses survive.

PM not a card player Bryan Young, Castlemaine Good card players know that it is essential to play your cards close to your chest in order to prevail. The gas companies could be rubbing their hands with glee as PM Morrison is virtually saying he will do their job for them by building a gas-fired power station if they avoid it, as they know the economics don't make sense. PM Morrison is not alone in subsiding fossil fuel companies ... what happened to Capitalism? The American taxpayer, as reported by the investigative journalist Antonia Juhasz when interviewed by Phillip Adams on ABC's Late Night Live, subsidises the American oil industry to the tune of $5 trillion per year. That trillion is not a printer's error! The problem due to deliberate overproduction by agreement of President Trump, Putin in Russia and the UAE. In Europe, where oil companies by law have to declare their true incomes, huge companies like BP and Shell recognise climate change and have announced their plans to move to renewables. PM Morrison has said that renewables cannot be relied upon. During the Christmas period of 2019, all the Bellarine Peninsula lost its coal-fired electricity supply for a night, and every household got a cheque for $80 to pay for freezer goods lost. That night the South Australian Tesla battery, powered by solar, exported $1 million of electricity to the eastern states. The main groups that fear renewables are those fossil fuel companies who will be left with stranded assets.

Super Quiz answers: 1. John Hausler. Bonus point: Director of corporate and community. 2. Traffic light. 3. 750m. 4. Campbells Creek. 5. Brenton Knott. 6. Venus. 7. Another name for the ‘pound’ or ‘hash’ signs (#). 8. M&Ms. 9. A puffling. 10. Damien Chazelle.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020-29

Express property

Country lifestyle retreat

Exceptional and rare opportunity to purchase a unique and productive small farming property ideal for anyone seeking self sufficiency and a country lifestyle all within an hours rail or road commute to Melbourne and minutes from the vibrant regional towns of Woodend and Kyneton. The farm features three separate character homes privately situated in a beautiful mature treed cluster setting with sensational views to Hanging Rock, Camels Hump and Mount Macedon. The potential is here for a wide range of lifestyle options including multi-generational living, long term rental and tourism opportunities. On this very special property the residences have three, four and five bedrooms, very functional open plan living areas plus home offices allowing for working from home in a beautiful environment. The farm features red and grey volcanic soils and good pastures, fencing and water supply throughout from four dams and an excellent bore. The authorised extraction rate of the bore is up to 10 megalitres per day with a submersible pump delivering approximately 100 litres per minute. The water is sweet and clean and is used domestically with all three houses having the option of using collected rain water or bore water. There are eight main paddocks with central lane way, hay shed, cattle yards, machinery shed and workshop. Approximately six hectares of bushland provides an unlimited supply of good firewood and a productive vegetable garden with poly house and extensive chook house and orchard enhance the self sufficiency dream. Located in an absolutely prime location in the very heart of the enormously popular Macedon Ranges, this property has been in the same ownership for more than 33 years and offers an opportunity that would not be allowed to be established under current planning rules. (Due to covid restrictions, inspections by appointment only.)

HOME ESSENTIALS Property: Hanging Rock Farm on 50 Ha (125 acres), versatile and productive Address: 84 Anderson Road, Newham Price: $2,595,000 Agent: Keatings Real Estate Contact: 5427 2999

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HOME FOCUS

Country village lifestyle

If you are looking for peace and tranquillity then look no further than this immaculately presented lifestyle family home. The home offers three/four good size bedrooms plus ensuite and walk-in robe to the master. Also, there's a separate study room ideal for the family members who are working from home. Adding to the features are a formal lounge room, a kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances, dining area and family room. The home is warmed and cooled by two gas heaters and a reverse cycle split system for year round climate control. A private rear veranda adds further room to relax while watching the kids play in the saltwater in-ground pool. Another bonus is a studio in the backyard with lots of options for the new owner. The land size 1100m2 approx. with established gardens and mature trees. Just a short stroll to the charming village of Malmsbury, V-line train station, botanical gardens, restaurants, cafĂŠ, general store and the bakery. You will wish you made the move sooner.

HOME ESSENTIALS Property: Three/four bedroom lifestyle family home with in-ground pool Address: 23 Orr Street, Malmsbury Price: $595,000 Agent: Raine & Horne Kyneton Contact: 5422 2678/ Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508 jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020-31

Woodend 4C Mahoneys Road

Price $1,785,000

Pymble â€“ In its own exclusive hamlet

Sited on just under a half an acre, boasting spectacular mature Oaks and superb lawns and garden this very stately home is over three levels comprising four living areas, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. A stunning conservatory/sunroom and two outdoor entertaining areas complete this very appealing package. www.4Cmahoneysroad.com

View By appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

Fern Hill / Trentham East 400-402 Chanters Lane

Chanters Retreat â€“ Two Residences with Lifestyle in Abundance on 20 Ha (50 Acres)

With a spectacular view to Mount Macedon over the glimmering waters of a large dam and an even larger lake. Featuring a high quality rammed earth main residence which is both stunning and sustainable, also a second residence ideal for family or BNB pursuits (subject to Council Approval). Comprising a mix of red and grey loam soils, 10 stock paddocks, abundant water and mature trees, private grounds, productive vegetable gardens, netted espalier orchard and berry plots, extensive chicken coops, hot house, good shedding and so much more. The ideal rural holding for a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

Romsey 3108 Melbourne Lancefield Road 45.41ha (112 Acres)

Features outstanding volcanic soils, excellent pastures, permanent water supply from 2 large dams, windmill, two new bores, some cypress shelter plantations, stunning new home site options to take advantage of magnificent panoramic views.

View By appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

SOLD John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 886 774 Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

Pastoria (Pipers Creek) 372 Goochs Lane Boonderoo on 37 Ha (91 Acres)

Total privacy, stunning long north-facing panoramic views over rolling hills, approximately 55 acres of natural bush, a seasonal creek and a character architectdesigned granite stone veneer residence with passive solar features.

Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347 Peter Wood 0408 886 774 John Keating 0419 880 444 KN252521

SOLD

Price $2,350,000

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Your rural escape

Beautifully positioned on the fringe of Baringhup, just 9km from historic Maldon, this peaceful and panoramic rural property features numerous paddocks of granite soil grazing land and includes Six Mile Creek within the property with beautiful age old red gum and boxtrees and a two megalitre water entitlement piped from the nearby Loddon River. The property includes a well maintained and substantial brick homestead with three generous living areas, four bedrooms, robes, main and ensuite bathrooms, a large and light kitchen, new carpets, wood heater and reverse cycle air. The home has a large rear verandah, two car carport, bore/river/tank water, and is surrounded by numerous fruit and shade trees. There is a 11m x 11m garage/workshop, a chicken house, garden hot house, and stock yards. Perfect for a country-life with Maldon, Lake Cairn Curran, Castlemaine, Bendigo and Maryborough all nearby, this highly productive farmlet is rich in produce and has been used to graze 15-20 head of cattle.

HOME ESSENTIALS Property: Brick homestead with gardens in rural countryside 40.64 ha (100 acres) Address: 180 Douglas Road, Baringhup Price: $875,000 Agent: Waller Realty Contact: 5472 5811

51 CAROLINE CHISHOLM DRIVE

$520,000

KN252798/K

LIGHT FILLED CHARM, SOUGHT AFTER LOCALE

BRENDAN COXON 0428 510249 ELDERS REAL ESTATE KYNETON & MACEDON RANGES. 120 PIPER ST, KYNETON. TEL: 54233009

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INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

Maldon

$509,000

15 Steele Street PEACEFULLY POSITIONED IN GORGEOUS GARDENS

4A1B 2C

Positioned so close to the Mt Tarrangower reserve and in a peaceful residential neighbourhood, this timber villa has been lovingly enhanced and features large picture windows to enjoy the gardens from the indoors. The home features a north facing front verandah that overlooks a leafy, lawned garden with a bank of succulents and native/deciduous trees. Measuring over 125m2, the home has 3 double bedrooms (robes), main and ensuite bathrooms, large laundry with separate toilet, lounge room with polished timber ﬂoors, plus a second living room/studio/4th bedroom that is generous in size and also has a great garden outlook. There is a kitchen/meals with east facing aspect, and a new Belling electric cooker. The home has air conditioning, ducted Hydronic heat pump heating and solar hot water, plus 3KW of solar. Positioned on a corner, access is easy and there is a stone paved pergola, and a 5.5m x 6.5m garage with concrete ﬂoor and power. Enjoy the serenity and the space with bush-walks and village conveniences at your doorstep.

Maldon

$615,000 - $630,000

78 High Street HANDMADE BRICK VICTORIAN HOMESTEAD 1860 LEVEL GARDEN WITH ORIGINAL DATE PALM TREES

Positioned on High Street with views to Mt Tarrangower and the village conveniences at your doorstep – this original property is steeped in history and offers a great renovation opportunity. The home features return verandahs, a central hallway, a cellar, 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms and a dine-in kitchen. The property has an old outbuilding and a carport. Set on ½ acre (2,021m2) in 2 titles the property offers much space and much opportunity to further develop and improve this original, long held property in central Maldon.

3 Alfred Drive

MODERN LIVING ON QUIET LOCALE OF ALFRED DRIVE

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

$569,000 4A2B 2C

Quietly positioned in a terriﬁc neighbourhood and on 769m2, this well maintained brick home has a rendered façade, pavement driveway and an extra parking space. Outdoors features a lush lawn garden with watering system, fully fenced yard with north aspect and a leafy outlook, plus there is a covered outdoor area for entertaining that has great privacy. The 170m2 interior features 4 bedrooms with robes, 2 generous living areas, quality window furnishings, large kitchen, ducted & zoned reverse cycle air conditioning throughout, plus new main and ensuite bathrooms. There is a double garage with direct entry, high quality security doors, 5.5KW of solar, and new insulation. A great home in a terriﬁc neighbourhood.

Rob Waller Director

Maldon

Newstead

1 Oswald Street PICTURESQUE 2 ACRE GARDENS AND SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL (STCA)

7A4B 4C

This exceptional family lifestyle home with self contained unit plus studio is set on a beautiful 2+ acres and located only 1km from the historic Maldon township centre. The home is surrounded by park like gardens with stone walls, stone edge garden beds, fruit trees and has room for a pony. The main home is of timber beam and mud brick construction and has 4 bedrooms with French doors, 2 bathrooms and 4 toilets. There is a great size selfcontained unit with kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, living and bathroom plus a second smaller 1-bedroom studio with bathroom. A unique property perfect for the extended family, dual occupancy, B&B accommodation or work from home options.

D L SO

0418 571 130

0408 596 871

Tom Robertson Sales

Narelle Waller Director

Nick Haslam Sales

Blasi Mulholland

Jennifer Bendeich

0418 322 789

Leasing Manager

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

$560,000

49 Panmure Street

0408 571 131

Asst Property Manager

MODERN COUNTRY HOME

3A2B 2C

Central to the heart of the Newstead village and positioned in beautiful Panmure Street, this attractive home is only seven years old. The home features large spacious rooms, polished bamboo ﬂoors, cedar windows and a quality ﬁnish throughout. There is a verandah and formal hallway entry, oversized main bedroom with robes and ensuite bathroom, generous bedrooms 2 and 3 with robes, a central bathroom, laundry with direct garden access, and a very large kitchen-dining area and adjoining lounge-living area with bookshelves, plus French doors that open to a north facing verandah with garden aspect. The kitchen is well appointed, the home has ceiling fans, ducted cooling, 3 KW of solar and features a quality style throughout. The property has a carport with direct kitchen entry, level treed gardens, town and tank water, a garden shed and is securely fenced for dogs.

Brooke Ginnivan Sales

Brett Tweed Sales

Jasmine Allan

Kirsty Mulholland

0447 751 516

Asst Property Manager

0417 564 697

Asst Property Manager

wallerrealty.com.au

KN252569

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

Castlemaine

3A1B 1C

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HOME FOCUS

Position, position, position Arguably the blue ribbon real estate area of Maryborough and occupying an enviable location adjacent (bar one) to the superb Bristol Hill Bush Reserve is this superbly presented home that offers so much to those looking to secure a spacious family home on a low-maintenance allotment. The house comprises two separate living areas, one being the very large formal lounge/dining room - a fabulous space for those important family occasions. The functional country-style kitchen has an adjoining snug sitting room that's north-east facing with floor to ceiling windows that afford views over the private and securely fenced rear yard and also features french doors that lead to the enclosed sun room. Three bedrooms (two with large built-in robes) a three-piece bathroom and separate toilet are all clustered together and accessed from a central hallway. There's also the delightful enclosed sun room at the rear of the property that offers scope for either a third living or study room. This area opens out to an undercover area that's perfect for those summer barbecues. The ambience of this home is warmth, character and comfort with recent beautifully polished floor boards throughout as well as being totally redecorated with new custom-made window furnishings and totally repainted throughout. Your comforts are definitely catered for with gas ducted heating throughout the entire home and a very large split system heat and cooling in the living area. The entire home has also been clad with new easy-care and low-maintenance vinyl cladding within the last year as well as a replacement front verandah, spouting & gutters as well as new under floor insulation and so much more. A 5KW solar system ensures low power bills year round. Outside there is a workshop shed and sealed driveway access. This is very inviting home, light, bright and beautifully presented as well as being extremely low maintenance for the long term. Ideally situated in a quiet position and adjacent to Bristol Hill Bush Reserve, just perfect for those daily walks whilst only being a few minutes drive to all amenities of Maryborough. Phone agent Lois De Jong on

HOME ESSENTIALS Property: An impressive and spacious three bedroom family home Address: 8 Archer Street, Maryborough Price: $338,000 - $348,000 Agent: Bendigo Property Plus Contact: Lois De Jong 0413 175 087

PRETTY AS A PICTURE IN PRIME CENTRAL POSITION

RENOVATED AND READY

• Gold rush era miner’s cottage with picture perfect gardens

D L SO

• Two bedrooms, separate lounge & dining rooms with garden access • Fully fenced 725m2 allotment with off street parking

Inspect: CONTACT AGENT

9 Reef Street

Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358

$570,000

A2B1C1

NEW LISTING

3 Creswick-Newstead Road

Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358

$490,000

A3B2C2

NEW LISTING

LOW ECO-FOOTPRINT ON 11.8 HECTARES • 4 BRMs, 2 with ensuites. Country kitchen & separate dining

R E F F R O YS E D UN 3 DA IN

• Both have double glazing, 2 toilets, RCAC and are NBN ready

• 2x living plus study. Veggie patch, fruit trees and chook run

• Carport, water tank, garden shed and outdoor deck

• Seasonal creek, spring fed dam, 6 paddocks, 3 bay shed/workshop

• Access to park facilities plus community centre & swim spa

Units 140 & 144/761 McIvor Highway

Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358 & Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512

Unit 140 - $225,000 & Unit 144 - $215,000

A2B1C1

• Fully fenced, large 6m x 9m garage/workshop & woodshed

Inspect: CONTACT AGENT

PARK LANE LIVING – OVER 55’S LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY

Inspect: CONTACT AGENTS

D •EKitchen with SS apps, new wiring & ANT plumbing, s/system & wood heater W S E I PERT

NEWSTEAD

• Choice of 2 brand new 2-BR units

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• Master bedroom with ensuite & BIRs. Open plan living & dining

• Power available to property

YANDOIT

Inspect: CONTACT AGENT

6699 Midland Highway

Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358

$630,000 - $650,000

A4B3C3

Nathan Diss 0448 010 057

Di Selwood 0488 148 358

Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512

bendigopropertyplus.com.au

KN252842

MALDON

MOR

• Renovated period weatherboard on generous 989m2 allotment

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HOME FOCUS

Ideal for that rural dream

This rural lifestyle 130 acre zoned farming property offers a combination of cleared and timbered land with many established mature gums. The perfect house site for farming or weekend enjoyment meets the minimum 40ha requirement to construct a dwelling. A very secluded and private property blessed with rich fertile soil and gently undulating slopes plus two dams. This is a long standing generation property available for the first time in over 100 years and is ideally located just 10 minutes from Castlemaine.

HOME ESSENTIALS Property: 130 acres - rolling hills of pasture and mature gums Address: Off Muckleford Yapeen Road, Muckleford South Price: $595,000 Agent: Keogh Real Estate Contact: 5472 1248

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

20 Saint Street, Castlemaine

VIEWS OVER CASTLEMAINE

$435,000

- Gorgeous cottage only 300m walk to shops, cafes and town centre. - One bedroom with walk-in robe, open plan kitchen, living and dining, bathroom and laundry. Detached studio used as a second bedroom - Wonderful views over Castlemaine

5 MACAFEE ROAD, CASTLEMAINE

SECLUDED FAMILY HOME

$625,000

- Spacious, light-ďŹ lled living/dining and kitchen - 3 generous size bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in robe - Rear verandah with cafe blinds, decked area and established gardens

NEW LISTING

LUXURY HOME

$798,500

- Five bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in robe, kitchen, formal dining, family room, living room, family bathroom & laundry - 7.5m x 18m Colorbond shed & double garage - Quiet, central location just 7 minutes to Castlemaine, 20 minutes to Bendigo & 90 minutes to Melbourne

34 BOX LANE, CAMPBELLS CREEK

APPROX 11 ACRES IN QUIET BUSH SETTING

- Gently undulating land + two dams - Positioned down a quiet laneway with local trafďŹ c only - Ideal home site S.T.C.A - Situated just 5 minute drive to Castlemaine Township

$450,000

KN252565

52 Barker Street, Harcourt

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are at www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au, or you can call your local library directly. Once a reservation has been placed, your local library will be in contact via email, SMS or by phone to let you know when your items can be collected.

Local police are reminding drivers to drive responsibly following a crackdown on mobile phone use and seatbelt compliance. Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol teamed up with Kyneton uniform members issued 11 infringements on September 11 in the Kyneton and Woodend townships. Seatbelt and mobile phone compliance continue to feature in road trauma statistics. Motorists are reminded of their obligations regarding compliance. Penalties for non-compliance are: - mobile phone - $496, four demerit points - driver seatbelt - $330, three demerit points, and passenger seatbelt - $330.

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Following recent announcements from the state government, Goldfields Libraries are excited to once again be able to offer a pick-up service for reserved items. Through 'Reserve + Collect', library members can reserve items online or over the phone and collect them at their local library when they're ready. While libraries still remain closed to the public for the time being, team members at Goldfields Libraries are excited about this first step and look forward to seeing some familiar faces. "We're thrilled to be able to see our patrons again, and to get our collection moving in the community," said Goldfields Libraries CEO Mark Hands. "It was really tough to close the doors again in August, so it's nice to give everyone the opportunity to get some fresh materials." In the days before closure, almost a third of the library's collection was borrowed. "That equated to around 90,000 books, DVDs and CDs in the hands of happy library members!" Mr Hands said. "It really just shows how much the community values libraries." Instructions on how to place a reservation through the library's online catalogue

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CLASSIFIEDS PRITCHARD Jeffrey Fredrick 14/06/1930 - 04/09/2020 90 years young “Pritch” Freez-n-Kold

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ALLAN Lynette Ann 9.7.1951 - 17.9.2020

Now at Peace. Loved daughter of Harold and Winsome Schultz (both dec). Sister to Malcolm (dec.), Philip & Ian. Always in our hearts and loving thoughts. - Jock & Chris, Skye & Matt, Troy & Amy and all the grandkids.

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Dearly loved husband of Dot (dec). Loved Father & Father-in-law of Christine & Martin (Williams), Kaylene (Scanlan) & Margaret (dec). Devoted Pa to Brooke, Kelly (dec), Jake, Billy, Madison, Montanna, Jessica, Lewis, Claire & Keegan. Great Pa to Millie, Archie & Anya. To the most wonderful dad and pa. A true and gracious gentleman with a cheeky sense of humour. “We are because you were” Love you and miss you so much. Chris & Chook, Brooke & Bushy, Kelly (dec), Jake & Lauren, Billy & Lorraine. Dad/Pa, we feel so sad & lost. We will never eat a vanilla slice, KFC or Malteese Bunny without thinking of you. Thank you for being such a wonderful Dad/Pa. Thank you for all your love, guidance, support and wisdom. So many beautiful memories that we will hold in our hearts and cherish forever. All our love Kay, Madison & Calvin, Montanna & Harrison.

Kyneton 5422 1488 Castlemaine 5472 1788

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The President, Committee, Staff and members of the Kyneton RSL Sub-Branch wish to express their deepest condolences to the family of 3/741423 Robert R. Bloomﬁeld 15 National Service Training Battalion 23 Apr 52 - 22 Jul 52 LEST WE FORGET

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BYRNE Maria Sabina 9.10.1932 - 16.9.2020 Passed away at R M Begg, Kyneton Victoria aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Gerard (dec.). Loving mother of Gerard (jr) and Leigh. Adored grandmother of Siobhan, Karen, Coral and Fay. You will always be remembered for your love and empathy for all animals, especially your pets and your passion for your roses and family cook ups. May you rest in peace. KN252934/L

Gerald 'Gerry' Jamnikar 1.12.1962 - 9.9.2020 Passed away at his home in Fryerstown. My heart, my soul mate, my partner in crime, my best friend, my only ever true love, Gezza. I wrote your name in the sand, but the waves washed it away, then I wrote it in the sky, but the wind blew it away. so I wrote it in my heart, and that’s where it will stay. Love you Gezza. All my love Jo. A funeral service was held for Gerry at the Fryerstown Cemetery on Wednesday 16th September. To leave a personal message, please visit Gerry’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals. KN252925/L

MUELLER Evelyn Ivy

23.11.1941 - 14.9.2020 To My Darling Wife Evelyn, loving Mum to Jen, Jo and Michael and wonderful Mama to Bronte, Mason, Hudson, Abby and Sage. No words we write will ever say how much we will miss you forever. We all have so many happy memories to hold close. We all love you so very much Jurgen, Jen, Tony, Mason, Jo, Bronte, Kaine, Michael, Kaylene, Hudson, Abby and Sage xxxxxxxxxxxx

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In memory of Jeffrey Pritchard. He was more than just a Pa, he was a teacher, a conﬁdant, a hard worker and a role model for so many. Thank you for teaching us what true strength looks like and for always reminding us family is everything. Love from Maggie (dec), Jessica, Lewis, Claire & Keegan. In loving memory of the greatest Great Pa. The man that taught us what a hard day of work is. Lots of love from Jessica, Jason, Millie, Archie and Anya. A Private Funeral for Jeffrey has been held.

SEARLE Allan John 05/04/1942 - 17/09/2020

PLOWMAN

Deaths

Mary Patricia (Pat)

PLOWMAN Colleen

Creative, caring and kind memories of our beautiful sister-in-law and aunty will forever live in our hearts. Chris and Susan, Emily, Gemma and Hamish, Jacob, Charlie & Daisy KN252908/J

PLOWMAN Colleen To our much-loved Aunty Coll. You were a kind, caring, gentle soul.

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Nanna, no words can express the sadness we all feel on your departure from this Earth but I am so glad you are back with Pa. I honour you for the fulﬁlling life that you lived, your cheeky personality and how you always managed to bring joy to the lives of people who were lucky enough to cross your path. Until we meet again I will hold you in my heart. Love Caitlin xo KN252951/L

Colleen

PLOWMAN Pat

The quiet achiever, the talented one, supportive to all. You could count on Col whenever help was needed. A beautiful soul taken too soon. Our memories of you will remain forever in our hearts. Love, Monkey, Linda Stephanie, Jake, Reuben, Whitney, Zachary and Emily.

Beloved mother of Michael Mother in-law of Colleen (dec) Adored Nana Trish of Jalna and Brent, Caleb and Erin, Shae and Chris, and Blaire Great Grandmother of Macey, Ollie, Taylah, McKenzie, Corey, Chlo and Eli. Mum I know you died of a broken heart; a heart so strong having raised such an amazing family. I am going to miss my favourite sponge with the pink icing and coconut ﬁlled with cream. “Simply the best” Michael xoxo

PLOWMAN - (nee Quinn)

Nana Trish, Forever our “mintie” Queen, our matriarch and commander in chief. This town will never be the same without you and we will always back number 8 and the grey horses in memory of you. Love always Jalna, Brent, Macey and Ollie xo

Reunited with her beloved Stanley George. Dearly loved by Adrian and Christine Jarod, Demelza, Piper and Lexi, Karlie, Paul, Harper and Bodhi Hayden, Jacki, Maddison, Jo, Izzy and Lilly.

Nana Trish, We will miss your warm cuddles, incredible sense of humour and your beaming smile. Thank you for being so caring, strong and loving. We have all been so truly blessed to have you in our lives. Reunited with those we love Love you always Caleb, Erin, McKenzie, Taylah & Corey

Deaths

Allan passed away peacefully after a very brief illness. Adored and loving Husband of Kay. Devoted Father of Clive, Caroline and Cathryn. Father-in law of Jacqui, Geoff and David. Dearly loved and loving Grandad of Ronice, Emily, Travis, Georgia, Abbey, Will and Joe. Allan will be very sadly missed, and his family are heartbroken.

It is so difﬁcult to put into words the emptiness I feel on your sudden passing. Not having had the opportunity to say goodbye to you has been difﬁcult to come to terms with but there would never have been a right time for this. You were not only my darling Mum but you were also my special friend and I have so many happy memories of our times together. Our family has been so blessed in having you as their Matriarch and you have been the glue that has kept us gelled together over all these years. Your life has not been easy but you have left us with such great values and your great faith has always been your anchor whenever times got tough. Rest peacefully with Dad and Coll and all your loved ones, we know you will always be watching over us. Love forever, Kathy xo I have many happy memories of a wonderful mother-in-law and friend who will be sadly missed. Love Max xo

Your family was your world – a family we are so blessed to be part of. You will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Jodie, Dean, Demi, Kye, Jack. Melissa, Cara and Aurora

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Mary Patricia “Trisha” Mum, Nana, Nan Nan. Passed away peacefully on September 12 2020.

“Family, Faith and Friends” The end of a Plowman and Quinn era. Hallelujah You were an angel in the shape of my Mum You got to see the person I have become Spread your wings and I know That when God took you back, he said, “Hallelujah, you’re home” KN252937/L

Nana Trish, You stood tall and you led your ﬂock with pride. To be a part of your legacy is nothing short of an honour. It’s your turn to rest peacefully but you will be dearly missed. Love always, Blaire-girl, Shae-belle, Chris, Chloe and Eli xo KN252935/L

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Deaths

PLOWMAN Pat We can’t believe you’re no longer here, but are comforted that you were ready to go when your time came. Little did we know it would be so soon. Loving Mum and Mother-in-Law to Chris and Susan Nana to Emily, Gemma & Hamish, Jacob and Nan Nan to Charlie and Daisy In God’s care and reunited with Dad. Rest Peacefully. A lifetime of memories, so many to recall, as full as Nana Pat’s knickers, sums it up for all. Forever in my heart. Emily Our Queen: there were a million things we wanted to say to you, but goodbye was not one of them. Memories of you will always bring a smile. If only we could have you back. Forever in our hearts until we meet again. Loved Nana of Gemma & Hamish, Nan Nan to Charlie and Daisy. I will always remember the good times at Nana’s. Lollies, Hookey and Bangers & Mash Treasured memories Jacob KN252898/J

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Brendan and Elaine, Joel and Jess, Patrick and Emmy and Lachie.

PLOWMAN - Pat Life long friend of Doreen and Les Robbins (both dec.). Loved Auntie Pat to Judy, Ken, Anne and their families. Treasured family memories.

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The president and members of the Kyneton Probus Club offer deepest sympathy to the Plowman family. Pat was a valued member of our club and will be sadly missed. RIP

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A personal tribute can say so much... For friendly advice contact Kyneton 5422 1488 Castlemaine 5472 1788

McCarthy Gaye Josephine

STORAGE

Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 12.09.2020. A gentle woman, a beautiful soul, a loving mother, and grandmother. Mum, your loving support, advice, encouragement, guidance, and generosity has left a lasting effect on all your children and grandchildren. I am the person I am today because of the strong Christian values, beliefs, and high moral standards you taught me. Thank you, Love you forever.

Deaths

The Matriarch has left us, but the Legend lives on.

PLOWMAN – Mary Patricia “Pat”

Paul, Linda, Stephanie, Jake, Reuben, Whitney, Zach and Emily.

Dearly loved Mum to Jodie and Dean. Adored Nana to Demi, Kye, Jack, Melissa and Cara. Nan Nan to Aurora Mum, Thank you for being my Mum. I will miss our chats, our Fridays, the weekly ‘Mindgames’ word and tally and our post match conference after a Richmond game. You taught me many lessons, but none more valuable than the importance of Faith, Family and Friends, for which I am forever grateful. I know you will continue to guide me from afar. Always my Mum. Forever my Guardian Angel. Love you always Jodie Pat (Nana), From the very ﬁrst time you and Stan welcomed me into your family, I felt part of it. Beautiful, wonderful, everlasting memories which I will cherish forever. Love always Dean- your Number 1 Son-in-law Nana – Our Queen. I loved listening to your stories and spending special days with you such as birthdays, Boxing day and Easter. Thank you for all the ‘goodie bags’, you would make for Kye, Jack and I to eat on our way home from visiting you. I will miss your sense of humour, your sponges, lolly jar and jelly slices. You will continue to inspire me. Fly High Nana Pat. Rest in Peace. Love you. Demi Nana, you were such a kind, caring, loving person, who would always put a smile on my face. I loved to listen to your funny stories – most of which were about you! You had the world’s best lolly jar, that you always shared with us when we visited. I love you and I will miss you. Kye Nana, you were a strong, beautiful woman, who always encouraged and inspired us. You used your wisdom to teach me. I love and adore you. Thank you for being my Nana. Jack Nana’s bubbly, happy outlook on life will be missed but never forgotten. Love you Nan. Melissa and Aurora The Queen of the Plowman Clan – what an absolute pleasure to have been able to call Nana. The family you left behind is a true testament to the strong and beautiful person you are. You will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Rest in peace. Love always, Cara KN252950/L

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SEARLE – Allan The chairman, members and beneﬁciaries of Castlemaine Legacy Group have learnt of Allan’s illness and passing with dismay and sadness. Allan served as Group Welfare ofﬁcer and won the affection of all for his sincere and helpful care. Deepest sympathy to Kaye and family. KN252952/L

Funerals ALLAN

A private funeral for Mrs Lynette Ann Allan will be held on Thursday (Sept. 24, 2020) at 2.00pm. Family and friends are invited to be part of the funeral via a live-stream which can be accessed via Lyn’s etribute at: www.tjscottandson.com.au In memory of Lyn donations to Breast Cancer Network Australia would be appreciated. Please donate via: www.bcna.org.au/ KN252947/L

SAVE ON

The most painful tears are not the ones that fall from our eyes and cover our face, they’re the ones that fall from our heart and cover our soul.

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Many memories to cherish and forever in our hearts.

PLOWMAN - Pat

PLOWMAN Pat

CENTRAL VIC. SELF STORAGE

0408 510 163

Remembering my true love, Darling Gaye. - Kathleen KN252936/L

Wanted To Lease

Wanted

LEASE REQUIRED

Employment

WANTED

Person for Kitchen Hand work in Kyneton. Must have experience, must be clean and well presented. Immediate start for the right person. Non smoking environment Email resume to; emelias@emelias.com.au

WANTED

Person for Supervisory Role for busy food manufacturing company in Kyneton. 32 - 38 hours p/w. Must have experience, must be clean and well presented. Immediate start for the right person. Non smoking environment Email resume to; emelias@emelias.com.au

TREE PLANTING CREW

Want to make a positive impact on your local environment while earning $$$$!

Fit, keen and punctual people required to help plant trees. Own transport preferred. Seasonal work immediate start. Expressions of interest & CV's to landcare1000@gmail.com

Do you have something not-quite-rentable? Unﬁnished weekender, old house in need of repair? No power – no problem. No water – no problem. No toilet – no problem. No kids, no pets. Looking for off-grid, approx. 6mth. Call John 0490 337 043.

on small acreage and house, Macedon Ranges or surrounding areas. Long lease, 10 years approx. Willing to carry out works and upgrades on the house/ property and will maintain all areas. Excellent references and track record. Please contact: 0429575754

I AM looking to buy/lease /share land in Central Victoria. Please contact 0426 998 180.

Wanted To Buy

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Our much loved Mum and Nana Pat.

To Let

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Special thanks to all at Love you! RM Begg, Kyneton Marg, John, Chelsey, for their loving care James, Bella, Archer, of Mum over the Evie, Ruby; Jessica; past 12 months. Jordan, Tazmin and Mum was a legend! John Lennox; She will be sadly Callum and Cara. missed, never xxxxxx forgotten and KN252948/L forever in our hearts. The funeral for Pat was held last Thursday Kyneton (Sept 17, 2020) at 5422 1488 Our Lady of the Rosary ϐ Castlemaine Catholic Church, 5472 1788 Kyneton. KN252883/L

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In Memoriam

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Dearly loved wife of Stan (dec) and precious mum and mother-in-law to Marg & John Pawsey, Kathy & Max Taylor, Adrian & Christine, Paul & Linda, Michael & Colleen (dec), Brendan & Elaine, Christopher & Susan and Jodie & Dean Sheedy. Fun-loving Nana Pat of 27 grandchildren and Nan Nan to 24 great-grandchildren.

Mary Patricia “Pat”

Wanted To Rent

Deaths

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Passed away suddenly, but peacefully at Kyneton, aged 91.

PLOWMAN Mary Patricia You often referred to yourself as “the great one” - how could we not agree? You were a wonderful mum and nana who worked hard, enjoyed life and lived it to the full! We shall always remember your sense of fun, quick wit, delicious cooking, amazing memory, deep faith and your community involvement - BUT, most of all, we will remember YOU, and how lucky we were that you were our mum and nana.

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FOUND ADVERTS ARE PUBLISHED FREE!

If you have found lost property, we’ll help locate the owner free of charge. Simply provide the details of your “ﬁnd”, and your phone number for publication.

WANTED TO BUY

Antiques Collectables Single items or collections Call Bob 0418 394 623

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Employment

TIMBER YARD SALES AND DELIVERY DRIVER RETAIL SHOP ASSISTANT Due to increased growth, we are seeking two enthusiastic individuals to join our team on a full-time basis with possible weekend work. Responsibilities for each of these roles would include: To provide excellent customer service of goods To apply for either of these positions, please forward your resume to muckleford@bigpond.com by 5pm 2nd October 2020.

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To Let

CASTLEMAINE SELF STORAGE 16 Hitchcock Street

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

Lost

$1,000 plus REWARD OWNERS GRIEVING

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5.6.1929 – 12.9.2020

Deaths

5470 6917 Classi ieds

CLASSIFIEDS

5422 1488 Kyneton 5472 1788 Castlemaine

Funeral Services Wm. THOS JONES & SON

STONEMASON

KYNETON 5422 1190 Phone

TRADITIONAL MONUMENTS for an DESIGNED MONUMENTS appointment GENERAL STONE MASONRY

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PLOWMAN Mary Patricia (Pat)

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CLASSIFIEDS HEDGES

8000 items available from matured, split redgum, SHIPPING container, NEED TO CLEAR STUFF? all types of demo. build- delivered 3 - 20 m3 loads. delivered Castlemaine

Employment

area. $2600 incl. GST. Ph. 0402 085 618.

Large or small. Cut and/or reshaped.

HAY

Small squares: Oaten $10, clean pasture $10, lucerne rye $14, produce lucerne $18, low sugar native grass $14. Straw from $6. Rounds: Pasture from $80 GST inc. Can deliver. Leigh and Jan Williamson, near Maldon. Ph 5464 2386 or 0419 585 603 or ﬁnd us on facebook - centralvichay.

Ph Chris O'Toole

5422 3573 8 Bourke St Kyneton PH 5422 2211

For Lease

is seeking a Part-time Centre Coordinator (22 hours/week), to join our energetic community education team. The successful applicant will ﬁll a 3-month vacancy (possible extension)

For more information phone 0405 680 516.

Desired skills : small team and ofﬁce management commitment to Community Development principles networking with stakeholders knowledge of Macedon Ranges community

Service and repairs Doug Norman 0408 508 628 KN251622

Statewide Irrigation & Rural Supplies

Birden Constructions

Kyneton 5422 1488 Castlemaine 5472 1788

Phone Colin 0417 509 699

5422 3476 0409 214 883

Auctions/Clearing Sales

Saturday 26th September 11am - Pick up Lexton Vic

Fabulous & Rare Collectables Petrol Bowsers, Cast Iron Letter Boxes, Enamel Signs, Windmills, Vintage Trucks & Cars, Gates, Horse Drawn Implements, Wagon Wheels, Telephone Boxes, Furphy Collectables & Lots More.. Visit the Website & Bid Now

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Notice of Annual General Meeting

Employment

of the Kyneton RSL Sub-Branch Inc. to be held at the Kyneton RSL Sub-Branch at 5 pm on Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020

Saturday 3rd October 11am – Pick up Woodend Vic

0407 530 251

Massey Ferguson Drott, 2 Tractors, Implements, Caravan, Trailers, Furphy Tank, Horse Drawn Wagon & Implements, Tools, Gold Mining Equipment, Household Antiques & Collectables

FULL DETAILS AT WEBSITE

www.stevegrahamauctioneer.com

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NOTICE TO ALL ADVERTISERS

Section 29 of the Fair Trading Act 1999 requires the inclusion of a full name and address (not PO Box Number) – in all advertisements for the supply of goods and services.

Public Notices

Established garden, enclosed raised vegetable garden with reticulated drip system. Flexible hours and days to suit. Award or above hourly rate negotiable depending on expertise. You will have the following equipment... ride on mower, slasher, quad bike, whipper snipper etc.

Call Chris Brady

Saturday 10th October 11am – Pick up Toolern Vale Vic

Members will be able to attend remotely and an invitation will be sent to eligible members before the meetings

Help retiree with 3 acres in Malmsbury.

Macedon Ranges Roof Maintenance

Visit the Website & Bid Now

Please note that due to social distancing requirements if you wish to attend the meetings at the Sub-Branch please contact the Manager on 5422 6735.

GARDENER/ HANDYMAN

Roofing Repairs

s Beams, Flooring, Planks, Garden Stakes & More.

of the Kyneton RSL Sub-Branch Inc to be held at the Kyneton RSL Sub-Branch at 5.30 pm on Wednesday, 4 Oct 2020

(Full time possible)

30 years of experience No job too small Phone Robert for free quote

Recycled – Reclaimed & Freshly Milled Timbers – Steel Trusses, Staircases, Pattern Moulds,

Notice of Ordinary General Meeting

PART TIME

For all your painting needs

0417 800 636

3 Massive Online Clearing Sales

Enquiries to: mrfecemployment@gmail.com Applications close 29/9/20

Painter

Painting

Auction Clearing Sales

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Riddell Cricket Club has appointed experienced allrounder Heath Brown as coach for the next two seasons. The Bombers will play in the Johnstone Shield division after being relegated from McIntyre Cup. Brown has been with the club for 10 years, and anticipates further improvement from some of the club's promising young players, and there is a change of a couple of new recruits coming along to add depth to the lineup. Gisborne District Cricket Association is hopeful the season may be able to begin in late October - early November with a series of one-day fixtures. Much will depend on the status of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Castlemaine Lawn Tennis Club aims to foster the development of junior tennis players. Castlemaine Lawn Tennis Club is set to receive a $10,000 boost as part of the ANZ Community Grant program. The local club was one of 20 lucky organisations to receive funding support. ANZ Community Grant ambassador and tennis champ, Dylan Alcott, surprised club members with the news over a Zoom call, enabling them to meet their tennis hero in a different landscape. The grants help support and develop local tennis clubs who deliver the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program. For the past three years, ANZ has awarded $600,000 of grants funds to deserving tennis communities across Australia. In addition to receiving a $10,000 ANZ Community Grant, Castlemaine Lawn Tennis Club will receive merchandise, equipment, signage and access to a local ANZ specialist to help them with their finances. Club committee member Rob Phillips

said the grant would be used to build a brand-new hitting wall. "This will allow tennis players at all levels to improve their game and have an opportunity to train without relying on a partner," he said. "Often many club members are unable to find a hitting partner and are left with the option to hit against a wire fence, which is inadequate. The new hitting wall facility will help enhance the skills of players across the community." With 2020 becoming one of the most challenging years for Australians, the reward comes at the right time for the club, which is looking forward to reopening its doors to the community. ANZ district manager Rob Collins said they were excited to present Castlemaine Lawn Tennis Club with this ANZ Tennis Hot Shots community grant. "The club is a wonderful part of our community and a great supporter of ongoing grassroots tennis," he said.

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley said this was a fantastic opportunity allowing Castlemaine Lawn Tennis Club to make some exciting changes and provide their members with the best experience possible. "We look forward to seeing Castlemaine Lawn Tennis Club prosper and we'd like to thank ANZ for its ongoing support of tennis in our community and the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program," Mr Tilley said. ANZ Tennis Hot Shots is Tennis Australia's official development program with a record 702,509 children between three and 12 years of age playing ANZ Tennis Hot Shots in 2018/19. ANZ Tennis Hot Shots use smaller courts, lower nets, lighter racquets and low compression balls making it suitable for children of all abilities. To find out more visit the Castlemaine Lawn Tennis Club website at www.castlemainetennisclub.com

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A new masterplan for the Trentham Sportsground has been adopted and designs for a pavilion redevelopment endorsed. Hepburn Shire Council CEO Evan King said the masterplan for the sportsground site paved the way for a range of development opportunities. "Football, netball and cricket are the sporting and social lifeblood of many towns and Trentham is no different," Mr King said. "This masterplan has identified a range of ways we can work towards making the sportsground a better place to play, train and watch sport, as well as use the space for more passive recreation such as cycling, walking and jogging." A design to redevelop the pavilion at the sportsground was also endorsed by Hepburn Shire Council. Gold Nugget finish: Coming Around, ridden by William Pike, holds off Barry The Baptist in the The plans for a pavilion feature event at Ballarat. Photo: Ross Holburt/Racing Photos meet a range of requirements including multipurpose community room, changerooms, public amenities, kitchen, kiosk and meeting rooms. The council has committed $200,000 to the next operating throughout Victoria. and Robert Sharpe (Dandenong). Macedon Ranges Bowling Club stalwart Ian phase of the project, which "We need to create more effective regions, An online voting process is currently being Guymer is one of five candidates for two vacanwith less duplication of board roles and divisional will progress the detailed finalised. Guymer has been kept busy chairing cies on the Bowls Victoria Board. design of the pavilion to expenses," Guymer said. the Bowls Victoria sub-committee, which has Guymer, who has been Central Highlands 'shovel ready' status. The Central Highlands Bowling Division chairbeen reviewing and proposing alterations to Bowling Division secretary-treasurer for the past council will continue to man Ian Ball said a working party had been existing region boundaries and the future of divifour years, is a current board member. established that would meet regularly to discuss advocate for state govsions within the regions. The other candidates for the two-year terms ernment funding for the proposed timelines to achieve various requireThe primary aim is to dissolve divisions and are Barry Brown (Moama), Brian Douglas (Morproject. ments for the July 1 deadline next year. finish with a lot less than the 41 different bodies dialloc), Robert Nethercote (Royal Melbourne), Now prepared at Sutton Grange, former West Australian galloper Coming Around comfortably took out the feature event at Ballarat races on Sunday. Trainer Brent Stanley said he would see how the five-year-old pulled up, with future races likely to include some country cups and races just below Group 1 level. The Mortimer Petroleum Gold Nugget, run over 1600m, attracted a small field, and topweight Coming Around started a $1.70 favourite and was ridden by record breaking Perth jockey William Pike. Positioned perfectly in the run, Coming Up moved up on the home turn and then held off Barry The Baptist to win by three quarters of a length, with outsider Cape Richards third. From 18 starts, Coming Around has now notched up seven wins and earnt stakes of $332,940. Western Australia's top trainers, Grant and Alana Williams, presently have several quality gallopers in work at the Sutton Grange training complex, and have high hopes of winning feature events in Victoria this spring.

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With coronavirus lockdown restrictions finally eased, many district golfers finally had smiles on their faces on Saturday, returning to competition events rather than playing social rounds, or remaining at home. Masks were still required, as was social distancing, and weather conditions were generally good for golf at different courses. Drainage, levelling and filling works have been taking place at the Romsey course and park, and grass has grown quickly. It was pleasing to see a couple of the local 'old timers' return to the fairways after taking a winter recess. Despite some testing wind changes, some excellent scores were returned, the Scott Williams - Mitch Atlas pairing leading the way with 42 points. Runners-up were Williams and Davie Kenney with 41. The top eight qualifiers in the annual W.E. Tom four-ball best-ball event will play quarter finals in a fortnight. Introduction of an online book and pay system for time spots now provides more flexibility for members and green fee players at Romsey. Go to: www.bookatee.com.au/ romsey AT KYNETON A stableford event for Kyneton members was played in the first day back since lockdown.

All set to go: Keen to hit off on the par 3 first hole at Romsey on Saturday are (from left) Davie Kenney, Mitch Atlas, and Ryan Davies. Col O'Sullivan was the winner with 35 points, from his son-in-law Russ Turner (both 19 handicap). Denise Murphy led in the ladies with 39 points. Terry Gamble, Col Cooney, H. Huntley and Denise Murphy landed nearest the pins, with Scott Murphy the super pin winner. The final of the singles knockout between Louis Thomson and David Moore is to be a played at a date to be determined. Women's competition resumes today (Tuesday). Contact the captain if you wish to play. MEDAL OF MEDALLISTS It was Medal of Medallists Day

at Lancefield, with carts back in use after a break of some weeks due to soft fairways. Gavin Woodward emerged with the Medal of Medallists award with a round of 85-13-72. There were some good scores in the stableford grade events. Barry Brennan took out A grade with 36 points, and Mark Andrews and Wayne Mee were the respective B and C grade winners, each with 39 points. At Woodend, the September monthly medal winner was Gary Delaney. He held off some strong challengers to win by a shot with 86-21-65.

BUSY AT TRENTHAM An excellent field of 71 players took part in the mixed stableford at Trentham on Saturday. Bradley Nugent lowered his handicap by chalking up 42 points from a handicap of 32. John Smithwick returned 39 points, Leif Louwen-Skovdam 38, and Darin McLean, Patricia Mann and Brenton Payne came in with 37. Brian Cross 39 points, led the way from Colin Wilson and Rhonda Holcombe on Thursday. It's back to grade competitions and vouchers at Trentham as from this Thursday.

Horse racing returns to Kyneton today (Tuesday) with a nine-event program. The first event is the Hy-Gain Maiden over 1100 metres at 1pm, with ninth final race being the Reine Happy 7 Wins in a Season BM58 Handicap over 1450m at 5pm. The final race recognises the outstanding feat of Reine Happy, the star galloper from Kyneton trainer George Osborne's stable, winning seven races in the 2019-20 season. Osborne has seven runners entered in today's program, including first starter Zuiichi. The following race meetings at Kyneton are on Sunday, October 4, and Tuesday, October 13. The local club's feature event, the time honoured Kyneton Cup, is on Wednesday, November 4, the day after the Melbourne Cup.

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