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“It’s been a long journey but I’m over the moon to finally be named in my first World Championships. “I can’t thank the people who have helped me get here enough, and I can’t wait to represent the green and gold in Belgium,” Lauretta Hanson said late last week. Growing up on her parents’ farm at Fern Hill and beginning to race bikes when an eight-year-old at Tylden Primary School in 2004 was the start of the journey. The now 26-year-old professional road cyclist is a valued support rider in the powerful Trek-Segfredo team, racing at the elite level in Europe. Being in the seven-member Australian women’s team for the world titles caps off years of hard work. “I enjoy helping others win as much as myself,” she said. Ross and Heather Hanson’s four children – Victoria, Lauretta, Alastair and Jacqueline – were given every chance to pursue cycling as a sport. And no wonder, Heather (nee Kelson) had been a talented Kyneton Cycling Club member who became national road race champion at the age of 17 when she capitalised on being in a breakaway group in the event held at Launceston. At that time women’s cycling did not offer much financial reward, and Heather pursued a nursing career three years later. Lauretta went to Sacred Heart College in Kyneton and as an 18-year-old secured a scholarship in Tennessee in 2014. She rode in Canada and the USA for several years before joining the ‘big league’ in Europe, being guaranteed a minimum salary with Trek-Segfredo. “My Mum is my biggest fan, and my biggest inspiration,” Lauretta said. Professional cycling is a very tough sport, and Lauretta is based in the Netherlands for the majority of each year. She expects to return home in early November. “I have seen more of the world than I ever expected to see. That’s largely due to my cycling career.” The COVID pandemic impact, and concussion from a fall, have been challenges to overcome, with Lauretta admitting the past few years “have been a bit of a bumpy ride”. “It now feels to be on solid ground and in a position where I can help my team-mates at the pointy end of races.” “Of course, the learning never stops, but I’m enjoying the ride.” The Express wishes Lauretta well for the world championships.

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A Malmsbury cattle farmer has been denied a permit to continue living in his shed turned 'man-cave'. Travis Bruni was seeking to legitimise the new home on his 22.7ha property to farm an Angus and Hereford breeding herd. Macedon Ranges Shire councillors heard the shed, at Youngs Road, evolved into an illegitimate residence over about 18 months. Recommending refusal, council officers warned councillors against fragmentation of agricultural land without justification for a permanent dwelling on site. The application also attracted two objections. Councillor Anne Moore said approval was problematic, unwarranted and could encourage similar applications elsewhere. “The application is asking the council to close its eyes and mind to a long-running unlawful use of the land, and its legal and moral obligations,” she said. “It’s a shed, built to shed standards, and it will always be a shed no matter how it’s dressed up to look like a house… If we’re going to go with this – how many others will get a shed permit and ask us to turn it into a permit for a dwelling? “This problematic structure, if approved, can also be sold; handing the problem over to someone else.” The land with the shed in question was expected to be consolidated with two other lots as part of a larger farm enterprise. Mr Bruni manages another 400 acres in the vicinity. The farm has about 60 cows and 60 weaned calves in autumn and spring calving, with capacity for 300 cattle. Agriculture Victoria commented a manager’s residence supporting this farming operation and succession planning might be justified, however, it noted that the house on the adjoining property (owned by

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The ‘Laurie Lure’ baited trap in action in the field. Metcalfe resident Laurie Nicoll has come up with a cheap and environmentally friendly way to rid our backyards of European wasps. Laurie lives on two acres of bushland and has been studying the habits of the wasps for more than 15 years. He believes methods tried so far to get rid of them – such as baiting with poison to take back to nest or the parasitic wasp (1997 trial) to eat lava –have failed. "I have also tried other methods when nests have formed but so far none have worked apart from finding and dusting them," he says. Laurie believes the main component in the cycle is the queen, which is overlooked. "It seems that waiting for nests to be formed then taking action is what’s in everyone’s mind," he says. "I have developed a method to catch the queen before she makes a nest. My idea is cheap, environmentally friendly, recyclable and safe, easy to make and most households will have ingredients for bait. "For this idea to work it needs people power. If every household put out five traps the number of nests formed would be reduced greatly." Laurie says that as most nests die off

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Have your say on draft Community Vision After nearly 1,000 contributions totalling over 70,000 words, we are proud to present a ﬁrst draft of the Mount Alexander Shire Community Vision. The draft draws on input from the ﬁrst round of engagement conducted for the Your Community, Your Vision project. Take a look at the draft vision, and let us know your thoughts. Visit shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/vision to share your feedback.

COVID-19 support If you or anyone you know needs local help, support or food relief contact Council’s dedicated COVID-19 support line on 1800 512 446 or email covid19@mountalexander.vic.gov.au. To get the latest COVID-19 restrictions, and information on where to get vaccinated or tested, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au. If you think you may have coronavirus call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 (open 24 hours, 7 days) or get tested. Castlemaine Health is currently operating a local COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Bookings are preferred, with walk-in vaccinations until 12noon, dependent on vaccine availability (AstraZeneca only).

during winter people become complacent until it’s too late. "My idea starts in spring," he says. "The queen comes out of hibernation in spring with two priorities in mind, to build a nest and to feed herself with mostly carbohydrates until she has workers take over." Laurie's method uses five 1.25-litre soft drink bottle with three holes about 10mm diameter, 150mm from bottom of bottle and a bait made from eight tablespoons of honey, dissolved in two cups hot water, add two teaspoons pure vanilla essence 35 per cent alcohol (Queen red label). Divide between five traps, top up with water to just below holes, replace cap and hang about 2m off ground. "The traps need a little tending until January meaning when checking traps give a shake to let a little lure dribble out, when full strain catch (I use a kitchen colander), reuse bait and topping up with water. This can be done three to four times before lure may need replacing," he says. "When traps stop catching replace with fresh lure. "In the 2015 season, queen catch was 1360. In 2016, it was 258. "I left traps out over the 2016 wasp season – January to May – and caught more than 6000 workers!"

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council has received a petition with 164 signatures formally requesting the council consult the local traditional owner group to rename Hutton Street in Kyneton so that it acknowledges the region's Indigenous history. Cr Mark Ridgeway moved the motion to receive the petition and refer it to the manager of legal and corporate governance for investigation, reporting back to council by December 2021. The motion was seconded by Cr Janet Pearce and carried. The council will notify petition organisers accordingly.

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at the market located by the Castlemaine Market Building this Sunday, September 5. The community is invited to celebrate the important milestone. Market president Claire Moore said under the new format priority would be given to farmers, food and beverage producers who resided within these boundaries. This approach is also consistent with the designation of this region as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, which is built upon four key pillars: - Celebrate and elevate First Nations’ culture, creativity and knowledge. - Recognise our creativity, cultural diversity and innovation. - Improve health and wellbeing particularly through healthy eating. - Prioritise environmental sustainability,

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Victoria's lockdown will continue past this week as the number of new local cases of COVID-19 recorded daily continues to grow. At the time of going to press yesterday there were 805 active cases of COVID-19 across the state, including two in the Macedon Ranges. Premier Daniel Andrews said there were still too many cases to be able to leave lockdown as planned on September 2. Senior government ministers were yesterday considering the possibility of easing some restrictions in regional Victoria, and reopening playgrounds and allowing year 12 students back into the classroom.

sustainable agriculture and food production as we tackle climate change (and now recovery from COVID-19). This recognition also provides the opportunity to promote the growth of indigenous bush foods. Local Indigenous catering group the Murnong Mammas already has a presence at the market where a range of locally grown bushfoods have been turned into delicious herbal teas, baked goods and flavourings for cooking a range of dishes. "There is growing interest in not only the unique flavours of bush foods but also their proven nutritional benefits," Ms Moore said. The Welcome to Country will take place at 10.30am. It will be conducted by local Elder Uncle Rick Nelson. Local Elder Ron Murray will play the didgeridoo.

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Female leaders passionate about making a difference in rural and regional Victoria are encouraged to apply for the 2022 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Kyneton has had multiple winners of the award that acknowledges and celebrates the essential role women play in rural and regional businesses, industries and communities. The Victorian winner will receive a $15,000 bursary for a project that benefits rural industries, businesses or communities, as well as an opportunity to take out the national award and a further $20,000 in project funding. The bursary can be used for activities such as formal education and training courses, establishing business plans or pilot programs, developing or testing new business concepts and publishing books. Applications for the 2022 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award close on Friday, October 8. For details and eligibility criteria visit: agriculture. vic.gov.au/support-andresources.

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Hanging Rock’s East Paddock has been used a concert venue and location for public events. Photo: Bruce Hedge and Kyneton Aeroclub No agreement has yet been reached on the sale or transfer of Hanging Rock’s East Paddock to the state government. Valuation talks around the council-owned site have not been abandoned despite differing views, Macedon Ranges Council CEO Bernie O’Sullivan indicated last week. “The council continues to work collaboratively with the state government on its desire to purchase the East Paddock,” he said. “The two organisations are working through the necessary land valuation and other details to advance these conversations.” An independent valuer for the council as-

sessed the East Paddock’s worth at $3.065 million in October 2019 but no offer has yet reflected this. The council rejected a bid made by the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning in May last year, which it described as “significantly below” council’s valuation of the land. DEWLP seeks to keep both its valuation and offer confidential. Council officers believed it would not be in the community’s interest to accept the offer as it did not adequately reflect the asset infrastructure that council had invested in the site. At a valuer’s conference held last year it

became clear that the main difference in the valuations came down to site improvements. DELWP’s obtained valuation did not have any added value for these items and suggested the improvements were “insignificant”, despite arguments the works bettered recreational use of the site as a concert venue and location for public events. Councillor discussion in December made clear that any decision on whether to sell the East Paddock to the state government or to retain ownership would be subject to extensive community consultation. This community feedback would then inform the council's decision.

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A Kyneton resident is the creative mind behind a popular children’s storytelling subscription service that has gained a whole new audience during the pandemic. Former teacher and teacher-librarian, Nicole Brownlee, developed Story Box Library about 10 years ago and now has about 80 per cent of the nation’s public libraries subscribed. More recently new schools have also taken up subscriptions including many in the Macedon Ranges. “Story Box Library has seen a sharp rise in use throughout the pandemic as teachers seek out high-quality, innovative ways of engaging students amid remote learning,” Nicole said. “We often receive feedback from parents who tell us that we have helped their struggling or disengaged child. “Similarly, public library usage has seen a spike in use as Story Box Library offers a safe online alternative to Story Time.” Subscribers may recognise some local film locations including Candlebark School and inspiring teachers like the school's principal, and author, John Marsden. "We are fortunate to be in a creative community and have access to many incredible storytellers, authors and illustrators," Nicole said. Story Box has just released the first in a new Auslan Story Time series that has been hugely popular. The team worked with the Victorian College for the Deaf and Auslan Consultancy on the series, which features 13 stories and discussions on more to follow. "We play a key role in improving literacy by providing curriculum-based ideas and activities via our schools and public libraries. We celebrate a range of voices, ideas and communities by connecting the world through storytelling," Nicole said.

Nicole worked as a children’s bookseller in Australia and the UK for more than decade, studied children’s literature at university and worked for Australian publisher Allen and Unwin. Story Box Library was almost a “natural extension” of her vast experience. An idea grows Nicole said the idea for Story Box developed after volunteering in her daughter’s classroom. “I saw the children watching a story being read on the interactive whiteboard,” she said. “The children were engaged but what struck me was that it was an American actor, reading an American book. I thought, why not create an Australian equivalent that Australian children can better relate to, and that showcases our incredible home-grown talent?” Soon after, Story Box Library evolved from Nicole’s loungeroom, with her two children at her feet, via a successful crowdfunding campaign. Since then Nicole has built an experienced, skilled and passionate team. She and her family moved to Kyneton about four years ago from inner-city Melbourne and never looked back. New app development Now Nicole and her team are preparing for Story Box to enter a whole new digital space. Story Box recently secured a state government Technology Adoption and Innovation Program grant to develop an app version of the website. “The StoryBox App will be a game changer for us, giving better value for subscribers,” Nicole said. “The app will be easy to use, allowing young children the ability to play stories in just a couple of taps. It will provide a

Kyneton’s Nicole Brownlee is taking storytelling to a whole new level through Story Box Library. high-quality, safe alternative mobile activity parents can trust in. “This is something that public libraries and schools have been requesting for some time, so we know it will be an

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What about solar hot water? A solar thermal hot water system (e.g. evacuated tubes) would need boosting in colder months, using about as much electricity annually as a heat pump system. However, this is less suitable to run from solar electricity because the required boosting during winter may exceed the solar system’s generation during those months. Gas supply charge Having a gas connection can cost around $280 per year, in addition to the cost of gas. If a water heater is the only gas appliance, the daily supply charge should be factored into the running cost, making the gas option nearly as expensive as oldstyle electric. What’s the cheapest hot water per litre? The cheapest option is a heat pump hot water system powered mostly by solar. For the family with relatively high usage of hot water, this option’s running costs are only about one-sixth of a gas unit, or one-tenth of an old-style electric tank. Take advantage of a free over-the-phone energy consultation by calling the Australian Energy Foundation on 1300 236 855. This is a free service funded by the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group and Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

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Coliban Water is offering support to those in need as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Lauren McLean, executive general manager of customer, community and stakeholder, said Coliban Water had implemented a range of support systems on top of its standard hardship policy, which aimed to ease financial stress. “We know many of our customers will be experiencing additional stress, pressure or financial changes during this time,” Ms McLean said. “We have adopted the national coronavirus support principles. These principles, agreed by the National Cabinet of Australia, support residential and small business customers who are facing financial difficulty as a result of coronavirus.” As well as flexible payment arrangements and concessions, customers can be referred to financial counsellors and other support agencies.

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VOSSLOH COGIFER AUSTRALIA Vossloh Cogifer Australia (VCA) is one of the largest manufacturers of special trackwork in Australia. Its history in the region extends back to 1879, when Thompsons of Castlemaine ﬁrst supplied railway turnouts to the Victorian Government Railways for use in building the Melbourne to Bendigo, Echuca, and Swan Hill railroads.

“We have payment arrangements whereby the payments may not meet the cost of their yearly usage, but allow the customer to make small payment amounts that align with their financial situation," Ms McLean said. “Some customers will also be eligible for milestone debt waivers and payment matching. And I would encourage customers to check with us if they qualify for a Utility Relief Grant or the Community Rebate Program.” Customers can also request a water audit be undertaken to help customers experiencing vulnerability understand how they could control their bills by reducing their water consumption. The organisation’s long-term programs such as direct debit, payment plans, payment extensions, concessions and rebate programs are still in place. For details, visit coliban.com.au/covid-19 or call 1300 363 200.

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Team Strang steps up

Looking for the perfect house design? Team Strang members are raising money for a cause very close to their hearts. to support Nicole and her team in raising money to fight cancer," Jen said. "People behind businesses like; Dame Yung, Fed, The Piper Street Food Company, Granite Hills Winery, Frankie+Mac, Real Home Foods and The Conversion Project have jumped on board and thought outside the box to back Nicole and her team to hit their $20k target." Nicole said the team had been blown away by the generosity of people who

wanted to get behind them. "We know how tough it has been, but it never ceases to inspire us, how incredible our local community and beyond is,” she said. With only a few days to go Nicole and her team are reaching for their target to raise $20,000 and hope they can even beat their goal. To donate, go to fundraise.nbcf.org.au/ fundraisers/nicstrang63013

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At the beginning of August a group of Kyneton women got their heads together with a common goal of raising money for a cause very close to their hearts. They joined the National Breast Cancer Fund 'Step Up to Breast Cancer' challenge where participants set themselves a target of 10,000 steps per day to raise money to go towards the charity. "One of our own, much-loved local ladies, Nicole Strang, has been a pillar of strength in her fight with cancer for the past four years," team member Jen Beachey said. "Those around her witness her neverlagging bravery, strength and determination, and her ability to still, while fighting her own battle, give so much to those around her and contribute to our community." Jen said that in the process of raising funds for #TeamStrang, they had experienced an overwhelming level of support from the community and local businesses who were also facing their own challenges in these ever-changing times. "It has been humbling to witness the momentum gathered in a local movement of selfless and heartfelt generosity from businesses who have opened their hearts

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Macedon Ranges has joined the call for the federal government to sign and ratify the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The council last week joined 36 local councils to pass a motion in support of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Cities for Peace Appeal. Spearheading the move, Cr Annette Death was adamant that local government needed to consider the consequences of nuclear warfare and voice concern. Her motion for the council to take action came following a rise of community concern. “Nuclear events could cause significant physical and psychological harm to local people and our local environment,” Cr Death said. Macedon Ranges doctor and Medical Association for Prevention of War member, Jenny Grounds, briefed the council in August on the impact nuclear war would inflict on local communities. “In the event of a nuclear attack there are numerous coordination efforts that fall within council’s responsibility in the immediate period after,” Cr Death said. “These include, but are not limited to, managing street and road debris, the ongoing collection of vast amounts of waste, hygiene and waste sewerage management, ongoing evacuation and managing the loss of infrastructure and telecommunications networks.” But the action was not without controversy as some local ratepayers, and councillors, queried its relevance to local government. Councillors Dominic Bonanno, Geoff Neil and Bill West spoke against the move, in favour of the council taking up more traditional local issues. Cr Bonanno and Neil felt the council’s focus should be on local issues like roads, footpaths and improving services. A division recorded Crs Bonanno, West and Neil were against the motion, while all others were in favour. McEwen MP Rob Mitchell signed the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons pledge in 2018, and last week welcomed the council’s move. “Labor in government will sign and ratify the ban treaty and has recommitted to act with urgency and determination to rid the world of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons,” he said.

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The annual Garden Lovers’ Fair at Bolobek in Macedon will again be cancelled this year. Last week, organisers said ongoing uncertainty posed by COVID-19 and lockdown restrictions have made it impossible to proceed. The event, hosted by Mount Macedon and District Horticultural Society, was to be held on October 2-3. Garden Lovers’ Fair Committee member, Jamie Byron, said the cancellation of the 2021 Fair was another blow to regional Victoria. “The fair attracts some 5000 people to the Macedon Ranges each year from across Victoria and interstate providing a significant boost to our local economy,” he said. “The health, safety and wellbeing of those who attend the fair is our number one priority and the decision to cancel provides stallholders, suppliers, volunteers and the local community with certainty as we edge closer to October. “We look forward to hosting an even bigger event in 2022 at one of Australia’s most historically significant gardens, Bolobek,” Mr Byron said.

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Channel Nine's Postcards filmed in Kyneton last Tuesday with presenters Livinia Nixon and Shaynna Blaze visiting The Starving Artist Food Co, Kyneton Old Rectory and Stockroom Kyneton gallery. The episode will go to air in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!

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Schools in the central Victoria can now apply to the state government in a new round of funding to install solar power systems. The Greener Government School Buildings program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at schools and to upgrade school facilities to become more energy efficient and sustainable. The program will remove the upfront costs of installing a system that may otherwise discourage schools from pursuing this option. Applications close on Friday, October 8. Schools can apply for a solar panel system at: schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au

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The submission period to Macedon Ranges Shire Council's draft Rural Land Use Strategy has been extended from August 30 to midnight on September 16. To have your say, visit: www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Have-Your-Say/Have-your-say-onthe-Draft-Rural-Land-Use-Strategy

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Timeless Macedon

Tonight's instalment of ABC TV’s Back to Nature mini-series will feature the Macedon Ranges. When we’re in nature, it sometimes feels like time slows, and becomes elastic. This episode begins at Organ Pipes National Park, on the eastern edge of an ancient lava flow. Hosts Aaron and Holly meet Indi Clarke, who has a strong connection to this place, strengthened by his relationship with Wurundjeri elder Aunty Di Kerr, whom the hosts join for a yarn. Aunty Di shares how people are traditionally welcomed onto Wurundjeri country by a Wirrigirri, or Messenger. Aaron and Holly then venture into the Macedon Ranges, where bushrangers used to ambush travellers in the mid-19th Century. In the forest, Aaron and Holly discuss the incredible ‘Wood Wide Web’, the mycorrhizal network of mycelium fungi that allow trees to exchange resources with one another. This cooperation shows how living things are interconnected. At Ngannelong - Hanging Rock, Aaron and Holly reflect upon its significance to Wurundjeri, Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung people. The story of Picnic at Hanging Rock came to its author, Joan Lindsay, in vivid and mysterious dreams. Joan Lindsay explored non-linear notions of time, and resonated with Einstein’s belief that ‘The distinction between past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion’. Nearby, Aaron and Holly visit a 26,000-yearold greenstone quarry called Wil-im-ee Moor-ring, with Uncle Dave Wandin as their guide. With Uncle Dave, Aaron and Holly connect with a sacred rock, before learning about the quarry site. The rare greenstone deposits here were made into axe heads that were traded along an extraordinary and far-reaching trading network. Timeless Macedon airs at 8pm tonight on Tonight’s instalment of ABC TV’s Back to Nature mini-series will feature the Macedon ABCTV and iview. Ranges.

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New landscape architecture for the gateway to Mount Macedon will reflect both the natural and settled history of the Macedon Ranges. Macedon Ranges Council has welcomed $80,000 in Regional Roads Victoria funding for landscape works for the roundabout and surrounding traffic islands. The centre roundabout planting will include low-growing and hardy flora native to Macedon Ranges, with locally sourced stone mulch to the outer sections. Extension of the existing deciduous trees along the adjacent roadway verges will give autumn colour. The trees being retained, including the three in the centre, are of the original planting some 15-20 years ago and hold special significance for some long-time residents. GBLA Landscape Architects have described the concept as influenced by the rich artistic legacy of Louis Buvelot who captured Mount Macedon’s developing pastoral landscape. “The new concept preserves important existing trees including oaks, desert ash, conifers, manna gums and other native vegetation; the picturesque qualities of these trees are further enhanced by new tree and shrub planting to screen the foreground and frame the traveller’s attention on the mountain as the backdrop to this journey of arrival,” they said. The council will manage the works, scheduled to begin in late August.

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Kyneton’s business centre will take on a brighter appearance when Kyneton Rotary erects the blue, yellow and white Daffodil Festival flags along the town’s busiest streets. Despite much of the 2021 festival not going ahead because of COVID restrictions, Kyneton Rotary’s president Geoff Barrett said it was important to continue as many traditions as possible to ensure a full festival program is possible when normality returns. “Last year it was decided the flags would not go up because of the lockdowns but community encouragement persuaded the festival committee and Rotary to go ahead in 2021 and install the flags anyway,” he said. Rotary has been erecting the flags for the past decade and this year has already attached 130 flags to poles ready to go earlier this month but movement restrictions prevented that. “We hope to have the flags fluttering as soon as possible while the daffodils are flowering,” Mr Barrett said.

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Murray Primary Health Network is encouraging community members to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by reminding them that we all have a role to play in getting back to enjoying the best things in life. The 'It starts with you' campaign focuses on the choice to vaccinate – choosing to vaccinate protects you, protects the people important to you, and contributes to the community effort that will have us all visiting friends and family, travelling and getting out and about as soon as possible. Health services, media, local organisations and community groups are invited to share the campaign, available free for downloading on the Murray PHN website (murrayphn.org. au/covid19vaxcampaign). It includes a range of messages for different groups, social media graphics, and posters and brochures that are printable. Murray PHN CEO Matt Jones led by example last week, getting his second COVID-19 vaccination dose at Bendigo Respiratory Clinic. Matt Jones, Murray PHN. “I chose to get vaccinated to protect another COVID outbreak. Getting vaccinatmyself, protect my family and play my ed and encouraging others to do the same part in the national public health effort to is our best way to get back to enjoying the increase vaccination rates,” Matt said. simple things in life that make us happy.” “Every person has been impacted by For a list of vaccinating clinics, visit the pandemic in different ways, and each murrayphn.org.au/covid has their own reasons why they don’t want

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During these unprecedented times Girton remains committed to providing the best possible education for our students. Using best practice initiatives from around the globe and combining it with feedback from our staff, students and parents, our remote learning programme is designed to ensure continued academic success while taking into account the social and emotional needs of every student. Our programme includes: •

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Calling all poets

Entries for the 2021 Castlemaine Poetry Prize are now open. In the Senior Section (poets 16 and over) three awards will be presented this year for Best Poem, runner-up and the Judge's Choice Award. Elliott Midland Newspapers are proud to support the 2021 Castlemaine Poetry Prize, which is sponsored by Mount Alexander Shire Council and celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2021. This year's competition carries a first prize of $100 (Senior section) and an award. The runner-up will receive $50. The 'Judge's Choice Award' is proudly supported by Soldier and Scholar Bookshop Castlemaine and the winner will receive an award and a $50 book voucher. In the Junior Section there are three categories and prizes on offer. The sections are Grade 2 and Under, Grade 6 and Under and Year 10 and Under. There will also be award certificates for Highly Commended and Commended Poems. The three junior prize winners in each section will receive a trophy and $50 book voucher. Selected entries, including the winning

poems, will be published in our sister paper the Castlemaine Mail. Poems entered must not have been published or have won another prize. A strict maximum of 40 lines applies and all entries should be double spaced. Poets can choose any theme. There is no entry fee but only three entries from each poet are permitted. Contact details, including a phone number, must be enclosed but preferably not on the same page as the poem. Castlemaine poets Tegan Gigante and Annie Hunter have generously agreed to once again judge this year's competition. Entries can be submitted via email to ldennis@midnews.com.au, mailed to 2021 Castlemaine Poetry Prize, 13 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine, VIC 3450 or dropped under the door of our office at the same address. Entries for both the senior and junior sections close on Friday, October 22 at 5pm. For more information email Castlemaine Mail editor Lisa Dennis at ldennis@midnews.com.au. Judge Tegan Gigante is pictured with 2020 Senior award winners includThe awards will be presented to our winners ing runner-up Melody Price, winner Cynthia Troup, Cheryl Howard and at ceremonies to be held in November. Stay Lynne Engdahl representing Victoria Morris. Absent: Peter James Wreford tuned for details. Dawson.

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Every single suicide statistic speaks of immeasurable loss: somebody’s life lost; hopes and dreams lost; love and connection lost. And those who are left to grieve live with a loss as personal as the story of the one whose life has ended. As the community continues to be impacted by suicide, Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group believes we can all play a role in supporting people experiencing a suicidal crisis and those who are bereaved. This month MRSPAG is inviting members of the community to engage online over five days from Monday, September 6. The focus will be on self-care and checking in with others. On Friday, September 10 - World Suicide Prevention Day – everyone is invited to light a candle in their homes at 8pm in memory of those lost to suicide. MRSPAG chairperson Steve Power said the traditional walk hosted annually by the group held a special place in calendars across the Macedon Ranges and beyond but was not viable this year. “We are hopeful this five-day campaign will not only provide an opportunity to remember those lost to suicide but also to unite and bring people together, even if online," he said. "It is a challenging time for many people with so many community events and milestones being cast aside as we grapple with this pandemic. We hope people will participate, wherever they are, in a COVID-safe way.” For more information on resources and support services for those bereaved by suicide and keeping mentally well, visit the MRSPAG website: mrspag.com.au/other-support If you need help now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 (6pm-midnight). The Suicide Call Back Service can be reached on: 1300 659 467.

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movement; we have an ageing population, beautiful trails and a community of cyclists keen to become volunteers,” Penny said. Cycling Without Age Australia president, Angela Hird, is bringing a trishaw to Castlemaine over the weekend of September 3-5. Come along, get involved: Friday September 3 • Maxi IGA -10.30am to 12.30pm • Library Foyer 2pm to 5pm Saturday September 4 • Library Foyer 10am to 12pm • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens 1.30pm to 3.30pm Sunday September 5 • Farmers and Artists market 9am to 1pm Go to www.hubfoudation.org.au for more information.

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A new CWA is coming to Castlemaine. This CWA, however, stands for Cycling Without Age. It is a not-for-profit organisation with global reach, and does not in any way represent unwelcome competition for our local Country Women's Association. The Cycling Without Age concept is for elderly people, or people with mobility issues, to go outside and make themselves comfortable on the passenger seat of a specially designed trishaw. A trained volunteer then takes their passengers out for an enjoyable ride. “Cycling Without Age builds bridges between generations and tackles social isolation. It provides elderly people with an opportunity to feel the wind in their hair and spend time outside in the safety of a trishaw,” said Penny Gilbert, program

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Creative country retreat This original 1890s miner's cottage on a 1049m2 corner block has been transformed into a contemporary country-style home combining a seamless transition between old and new. Care has been taken to retain the cottage's period character while breathing new life into interior and exterior spaces, resulting in a respectful and beautiful renovation. The floorplan features direct entry into a lounge with original polished floorboards, working open fireplace and split system; the first of three bedrooms; a modern, bright cottage-style kitchen with gas cooktop, double sink and original fireplace; a bathroom with separate toile; and laundry with external access. A split two-level addition to the cottage harmoniously integrates further living zones with a large, light-filled second living and dining area with slate and jute flooring, timber beams, wood heater and french doors opening out to the garden. A second bedroom with split system also has direct access to the garden. With private seclusion, the main bedroom is located upstairs and features built-in robes and stunning views of the Maldon countryside. Externally, creative spaces abound with two studios: the first features large south-facing windows, brick floor, dutch door and power; the second, smaller studio overlooking the beautiful garden is fully insulated and cosy, making it the perfect writer's nook or home office. The adjacent ivy-covered garage with workshop adds to the home's

romantic country charm. Other features include a recently installed 4.02kw solar system, fast NBN connection, double-access driveway from Gray Street and Johns Road, paved pathways meandering through established gardens, raised vegetable beds and an original Hills Hoist. With bushwalking and cycling tracks aplenty on your doorstep and a short stroll into historic Maldon and all that it has to offer, this is the picture-perfect country home everyone wants to escape to.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Renovated miner’s cottage with period charm 6 Gray Street Maldon $775,000 Cantwell Property Castlemaine Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

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This three bedroom ranch-style homestead sits at the end of two driveway entrances with vantage points over the park-like garden and rural views over adjacent paddocks, set amid a sprawling, established garden dotted with mature trees, flower beds and rock-lined garden beds. There is an understated, timeless style about the

home: a wrap around verandah and recycled corrugated iron are part of the Australian vernacular and numerous windows all round flood the home with abundant natural light, while the undercover entertaining and barbecue area ensures year-round comfort and effortless entertaining overlooking the inground solar heated pool.

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Three bedroom home, park-like garden and rural views 2 Old Quarry Road, Malmsbury $1,000,000 Broadhurst Property Robert Broadhurst 1300 380 980

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Further relief for commercial tenants struggling with rent payments has been locked in by the Victorian government with new regulations finalised as part of the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme. The scheme will help small and medium-sized businesses with an annual turnover of less than $50 million that have experienced a loss in turnover of more than 30 per cent during the pandemic. Eligibility for rent relief has been broadened, with tenants now able to choose three consecutive months between April 1 and September 30 2021 to compare to their turnover in the same three months in 2019. Businesses will get financial relief in the form of a proportionate reduction in rent. For example, a business with a turnover of 40 per cent of pre-pandemic levels can only be charged 40 per cent of its rent. Of the balance, at least half must be waived, with the remainder to be deferred. “We know businesses are doing it tough – that’s why it’s important that we continue to back them with practical measures, including rent relief,” said Minister for Small Business Jaala Pulford. As part of the scheme, the Victorian Small Business Commission will support tenants and landlords with information to negotiate an agreement and free mediation for those who need assistance. New businesses will also be protected under the scheme, with any business which has opened since April 2019 eligible for assistance. Details on assistance for new businesses can be found on the VSBC website. The Scheme will apply retrospectively from July 28 2021 and will run until January 15 2022. To help landlords that are doing the right thing by eligible tenants, the government will provide land tax relief of up to 25 per cent, in addition to any previous relief, with the support worth up to $100 million. Small landlords who can demonstrate acute hardship will be eligible to apply for payments as part of a $20 million hardship fund. Tenants and landlords can contact the Victorian Small Business Commission for further information on 13 87 22 or visit vsbc.vic. gov.au.

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9 Farrell Street New Gisborne

Renovated 3 Bedroom Family Home With A Tropical Twist

Auction

Sunday 12 Sept. @11.30am EPR: $760,000 - $830,000

This 1950s home has been thoughtfully renovated throughout, the central hallway separates the bedrooms from the living areas and the interior conveys a sense of warmth through the use of natural materials and an earthy colour palette: original hardwood ﬂoors and recycled oregon cosily align with the porcelain tiles in the bathroom areas, black door furniture and many other contemporary touches. The north facing kitchen pivots to the central lounge, adjacent dining and the huge undercover alfresco area.

791sqm

10 Scobles Road Drummond

Circa 1880s 2 bedroom cottage On A Manageable Acreage

Auction

Sunday 19 Sept. @11.30am EPR: $700,000 - $750,000

Built in the late 1800s, this 2 bedroom weatherboard cottage abounds with character and potential. Sun beams through the sunny living areas, providing bright light and warmth all year-round. There are 2 generous bedrooms, and separate sunroom, suitable for a work from home environment, guest room or potential ensuite/walk in robe. A large utility room to the rear of the home incorporates the laundry. There is a plentiful water-supply from dam, rainwater tanks and a bore.

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For Sale

Renovated 3 bedroom Period Home

EPR: $540,000 - $590,000

Situated on the high side of the street in the historical Railway Station precinct, this 1950s period home abounds with character and personality.A modest façade belies an inviting interior with formal and informal living areas flooded with natural light. Contemporary finishes cosily align with the original hardwood floors. 3 light-filled bedrooms branch off the central hallway and the central living and separate kitchen/meals belong in Country Style magazine. The equally pleasant bathroom provides a sense of style, and the outdoors is no less interesting: with front and rear decks celebrating the gathering of friends with ease.

631sqm

36 Barkly Street Glenlyon

Vacant Town Block Adjacent To The Loddon River

For Sale

EPR: $250,000 - $275,000

Located in popular Glenlyon, home to the majestic oak-tree lined Avenue of Honour, tranquil Recreation and Mineral Springs Reserve and the landmark General Store and Community Hall, this gently sloping block comprises 907 sqm approx. with a Crown lease of a further 600sqm sloping down to the Loddon River. * Power, phone, NBN service available * Sunny east-west orientation * Fully fenced * Red volcanic soil * 10km to Daylesford

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Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 Lisa Hadingham 0400 862 731

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SOLD VIA ONLINE AUCTION WITH 4 BIDDERS

SOLD $568,000 VIA ONLINE AUCTION WITH 3 BIDDERS

1946 Daylesford-Malmsbury Road Drummond Auction

Build Your Forever Home Here

Sunday 22 August @11.30am EPR: $480,000 - $520,000

Fronting the historic Drummond Avenue of Honour is this cleared farmlet with eastern vistas over the Kangaroo Creek Valley to Mount Macedon and delightful sunsets to the west. Idyllically located between Kyneton and Daylesford, this easy to manage 2.4 hectares (6 acres) in the sought after Rural Living Zone is the perfect blank canvas.

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69 Main Road Hepburn Springs

Same Family Ownership for 75 Years

Auction

Sunday 22 August @1.30pm EPR: $1,700,000 - $1,850,000

The Savoia Hotel is a Hepburn Springs icon and the only Pub in this highly acclaimed tourist location. This freehold sale, with its heritage listed facade and two titles of land, provide endless opportunities for the astute investor, hotelier, or developer to create a new era for the Savoia. A gourmet country pub, a boutique brewery with bespoke accommodation or a boutique hotel (STCA) are just some of the ideas for this fantastic site.

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SOLD $1,380,000

1 Elizabeth Avenue, Kyneton

EPR $440,000 - $480,000 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

46 Tattersall Drive, Kyneton

EPR: $600,000 - $660,000 Vacant home site 4,035sqm

38 Outawood Rise Gisborne

777 Kellys Road, Kimbolton

Picturesque Rural Hideaway

For Sale

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

Highly desired for its exclusive cul-de-sac position and tranquil rural backdrop, this 1985 Colonial Revival family home delivers a high standard of living amidst 1.48 hectares (3.5 acres) of serene, park-like surrounds. It offers a home of superb build quality, with exposed Oregon beams throughout, pitched ceilings, full height windows with framed views of the garden, privacy and scenic beauty combined with traditional elegance and modern function for large scale entertaining.

24 Fosters Lane, Kyneton EPR $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 7.82 HA

21 Harvey Street, Malmsbury EPR $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5,905sqm

1.48ha

Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 Lisa Hadingham 0400 862 731

broadhurstproperty.com.au

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EPR: $800,000 - $880,000 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, 24.3 HA

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Built with energy in mind

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

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Imagine nature on your doorstep living in town! 146A Johnstone Street, Castlemaine $695,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811

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

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

Campbells Creek

$205,000-$325,000

Franklin Views | Wilkie Street

FRANKLIN VIEWS LAND RELEASE - CAMPBELLS CREEK SELLING FAST OVER 50% UNDER OFFER A picturesque residential locale with a rural outlook and atmosphere awaits just 2.1km from the CBD of Castlemaine, just on the north side of Penhallurick Street. Now Selling – Stage 1 - Titles expected end of Feb 2022.

Jasmine Allan Property Manager

GARDENER’S PARADISE IN THE GOLF COURSE PRECINCT - 1 ACRE TREED PARADISE.

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A COUNTRY LIFE - ENJOY THE COUNTRY AND CONVENIENCE ON 9 ACRES WITH A HAND-CRAFTED EARTHEN HOME!

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Traditional country living awaits just 4km from Guildford, 15 km from Castlemaine and 20 km from Daylesford. Nestled amongst lush grazing with fruit and shade trees, this picturesque country property adjoins the Guildford Winery and part of the Guildford State Forest reserve bushland. The handcrafted Mudbrick home has a fenced house garden, verandahs, balcony and a patio. The warmly styled interior features polished timber ﬂoors, earthen walls, cathedral timber ceilings, recycled timber and lead-light windows. The home has 21 squares of living including a casual dining room, kitchen with north garden outlook and a Rayburn wood stove, a very large living - dining room with wood ﬁre, French doors to the balcony, 3 bedrooms and a central bathroom. Outdoors is a laundry, studio room space with coved ceiling, plus a 5.8m x 10m workshop.

0408 571 131

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Jennifer Bendeich

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A picturesque country setting awaits with over 1 acre (4,650m2) of gorgeous treed grounds, quietly positioned on the fringe of Maldon with the rolling local Golf Course and the Rock of Ages bushlands as your neighbours. The one owner property comprises an elevated country Cedar Homestead with a long north facing balcony that overlooks numerous fruit and shade trees with a private country outlook. The home offers doors that open out to the balcony, a neat bathroom and great laundry with storage, plus a studio-workshop room under the home features double doors and offers a great workspace/creative area or potential for further home conversion space. There is a garden lined pavement driveway, garden store sheds, 3 KW of gridconnected solar, town water, and much local birdlife and wildlife in abundance in the neighbourhood.

Contact agent for Section 32 and further details.

0418 571 130

$775,000

30 Wattle Gully Road

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Choose from 21 allotments – all with town services. Sizes from 514m2 to 5,113m2 – most lots average 770m2 approx. A number of Schools/Kinders/Child Care within 2km - 4km

Rob Waller Director

Maldon

Brett Tweed Sales 0417 564 697

Stuart Hassett Sales 0408 596 871

Blasi Mulholland

Leasing Manager 0417 311 733

Kirsty Mulholland Property Manager

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Catrina Weiss Asset Manager

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Immaculate weatherboard

Buying or Selling? We offer ﬁxed priced conveyancing.

Located just a stone's throw away from the heart of Kyneton in the ever popular Barton Street is this immaculate weatherboard home. The property has loads of character and charm, as you enter the property the established gardens and newly resurfaced driveway with rear access will be sure to catch your eye. This extensively renovated home comprises three spacious bedrooms, a large living area with a gas log fire, a beautifully

updated farmhouse- style kitchen and laundry with modern subway tiling. Outside includes a great outdoor entertaining and fire pit area, large decking and garden shed with landscaped gardens on a very desirable 581m2 parcel of land. The property is just a short walk from all schools, shops, eateries and the famous Piper Street. This is your chance to get into the booming Kyneton market. An inspection will not disappoint.

Kim Williams and Paula Bibby, licensed conveyancers are available on (03) 5407 0162 to talk you through the process, and handle the legal side of buying or selling a house.

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Immaculate weatherboard home in a great location 25 Barton Street, Kyneton $695, 000 - $725,000 Raine & Horne Callum James / 0421 189 383 / Email: callum.james@kyneton.rh.com.au

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A job as solid as bricks and mortar Bricklayers have been announced as the most in-demand trade acaording to The Housing Industry Association. The opportunity to become a bricklayer apprentice is at alltime high because of the current building boom in Australia. The HIA June 2020 quarterly report highlighted that bricklaying remained the most in-demand trade out of the 13 trades covered in the report in the majority of capital cities in Australia. With an aging bricklaying workforce, bricklaying was on the skilled occupations list and before international border closure, overseas bricklayers were able to apply for a range of skilled visas, allowing them to work in Australia. Partnering for the first time with the recent National Skills Week 2021, the Australian Brick and Block Training Foundation is urging the government to fast track the priority skilled occupations list in order to fill the job shortages. Increased bricklaying apprenticeship placements will help avoid construction delays, reduced costs to the housing and development market, and improve the quality of the bricklaying work being completed, says ABBTF CEO, Michael Morrissey. "COVID has been challenging for all businesses throughout Australia, we have promptly reacted to this by implementing several new agile strategies that have proven to be very successful," Mr Morrisey says. ABBTF has put the following measures in place to support the bricklaying industry: * ABBTF has achieved 73 per cent growth (pre-COVID) in first year supported apprentices * More than 250 national apprentice job vacancies and opportunities for youth to take on an apprenticeship through the support of AABTF's registered bricklayers. * Prioritised the engagement with career teachers and students with the employment of community and school liaison officers in all major states with a focus on reaching out to years nine and 10 students. * ABBTF continues to recruit suitable candidates via various channels such as social media, Seek adverts, expos,

school presentations and try-a-trade programs. "As our number one purpose, we continue to support young Australians to build a career in the building and construction industry, beginning with an apprenticeship in bricklaying /blocklaying. The new age of bricklayers representing the future of the construction industry in Australia is growing as a result of ABBTF programs and initiatives," Mr Morrisey says.

"There’s a huge opportunity for younger generations to step up to a career with strong earning potential. "If not enough of the younger generation step up before current bricklayers retire, this will hurt the industry. If the older generation has no one to pass their knowledge onto, this will affect the quality of the trade for the long term. "As more bricklayers are looking to retire, the void of skilled bricklayers will continue to widen."

Australia’s home buying guide Essential reading for first home buyers, Australia’s Home Buying Guide is the guidebook for home buyers what The Barefoot Investor was for share buyers. Interest rates are at all-time lows – it’s never been cheaper to borrow money. On paper, it’s the perfect time to buy your own home. However, in reality, Australia is in a frenetic housing boom. The highly competitive markets in most states and territories are making it harder than ever for some to buy their first homes . First (and next) home buyers need all the help they can get and this is where Todd Sloan, award-winning real estate agent and host of the Pizza & Property podcast, comes in. Todd speaks with hundreds of wannabe home buyers each week and their objectives are always the same: they want to find and purchase the right property quickly and for a good price. Now he’s sharing his insider tips and tricks in his book Australia’s Home Buying Guide (August 2021) – an insightful, practical and fun guide which aims to take the stress out of finding a home. The book covers invaluable information for home buyers, including: • How to make sure you get your finances approved correctly so you’re ready to make an offer when you find the perfect property • Where to find out about free money – the grants available to home buyers • How to get the best deal on your loan and potentially save thousands of dollars • How to find the right area for you and your family (if you have one) • What questions to ask the agent to give you a competitive edge

• How to read a selling agent’s tricks and potentially save stacks of cash • Knowing your rights if you change your mind after you’ve signed the contract This is a must-have go-to guide to the Aussie property market About the Author Todd Sloan is an award-winning real estate sales agent, professional renovator and host of one of Australia’s fastest growing property investment podcasts, Pizza & Property. He’s involved in more property transactions every month than most people see in a lifetime and uses his useful and unique perspective to bring home buyers quality property information in a fun and friendly way. Todd is also a dedicated philanthropist who has walked from Adelaide to Melbourne and cycled from Darwin to Adelaide in 14 days for charity. He was s awarded Adelaide Young Citizen of the Year in 2017 and nominated for Young Australian of the Year.

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1. Kyneton Show is cancelled this year but what one aspect will continue? 2. To which local organisation is Edgar Allen Pig linked? 3. What is the postcode for Harcourt? 4. Mucklefest takes place in which local town?

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5. Of Macedon Ranges East Ward councillors, which is currently serving their first ever term?

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6. What is the chemical symbol for magnesium? 7. Olympic gymnast Suni Lee represented which country at the 2020 Tokyo Games? 8. In which Australian state or territory would you find Blue Lake? 9. Which country is associated with the silver fern?

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10. For which film role did Meryl Streep win her first Oscar?

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Thank you Jim Roberts for your letter (Opinions, August 24). I have previously written to this newspaper about how outraged I am by the AEMC (Australian Energy Market Commission) plan to charge homeowners and businesses for the electricity they produce from solar panels on their roofs. After all, it was the citizens of this country, fed up from waiting for the government to make a move, who took the initiative, and they should be given some credit for making the transition from fossil fuel to renewable power. As Jim said "just about the only way that Australia has made any ground on its Paris climate commitment was through its expansion of rooftop solar". Instead of finding a way to reward the rooftop solar owners, the government now wants to introduce a charge! This will no doubt discourage thousands of homeowners from making the switch to solar and will very likely lead to many who already have panels, disconnecting from the grid altogether. We tend to forget that there has always been a handout to electricity providers in the form of a fossil fuel subsidy. What I find most disturbing is while other countries such as the USA are now starting to phase this out, our government is shamelessly increasing it. In 2020-21, the fossil fuel industries in Australia were given a handout of $10.3 billion. If the subsidies were removed from fossil fuels, not only would this assist the Just Transition Plan, but also there would, I'm sure, be more than enough to pay this levy.

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I'm with Jim Roberts (Opinions, August 24) raising the issue of the new solar tax. First we had Jeff Kennett privatise our electricity generators and distributors, a process that I now understand to be the theft of public wealth for private profit. Now, having neglected the infrastructure they inherited from the SEC, the power companies want Victorians to handover another wad of cash so they can fund the equipment that accepts feed-in solar. Not satisfied with paying a fraction of what this clean green power is worth, the Australian Energy Market Commission actually wants to charge those who provide power to the grid from their rooftop solar. No wonder Australia's response to climate change is amongst the worst in the world. This is not just bad policy, but as it involves milking the taxpayer to enable even greater corporate profits, I suggest it is corruption.

The best submissions are public ones Rob Mitchell MP, Member for McEwen I’ve heard from so many locals about how hard it is to see a doctor or a medical specialist in our area. Not only have costs risen, our community is experiencing a shortage of GPs, allied health and other healthcare services when and where you need them. I’ve also heard from health professionals worried about how overstretched the health system is and how patient outcomes are being impacted. The pandemic has only made this worse. Labor has now initiated a Senate inquiry into problems of access to healthcare in outer suburban, rural and regional communities, and we hope you will contribute. The Senate committee will examine the state of GPs and related services in areas such as ours and wants to hear your experiences. Have you experienced long delays in getting an appointment to see a doctor or

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specialist? Have you had difficulty accessing nurse practitioners or had to travel long distances to see GPs or specialists? Have you had to cope with rising costs of seeing a GP or specialist? Telling your story is easy. It doesn’t need to be long– a short summary of your experience is perfect. You can also give your view on how the problem could be fixed. The best submissions are public ones, however if you don’t want your submission to be made public, you can ask for your name to be withheld. You can make your submission online via: www.aph.gov. au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/ Senate/Community_Affairs/PrimaryHealthServices. You can also email or post a written submission. For any help please contact my office on 5716 3000 or email: rob.mitchell.mp@aph. gov.au

Development wanted A Kennedy, Kyneton I am writing in regards to your recent article 'Kyneton development to VCAT' (Midland Express, August 17). I watched the livestreaming of the delegates' planning meeting on Wednesday August 11 and disagree with some of the submitters' arguments. One submitter claimed the CBD and economy would shift to Edgecombe Road. I am sure the retail businesses already in Kyneton CBD will stay there. Secondly, it was claimed that a Bunnings would be detrimental to a locallyowned family hardware store that has been here for 100 years. I was born and have lived in Kyneton for 70 years and don't know such a hardware store. I am sure Turner Bros Hardware was one of the oldest family-owned businesses that closed in recent years due to poor support from the community. Another submission claimed there were no McDonalds in the Blue Mountains but failed to mention that on the lower ranges of the Blue Mountains there are numerous Maccas and KFCs and from what I can see there are several Bunnings stores in the Blue Mountains. I don't know how you can compare the Blue Mountains with the undulating grazing land in the Kyneton area. I also put in a written submission to the meeting that was read out. I agree that Kyneton needs the development. It will have its difficulties with sorting out the traffic problems but I am sure our council and VicRoads engineers will find a suitable solution to the problem. The speed limit in that area is 80kph but drivers don't drive at that speed, which makes that intersection dangerous. I hope Kyneton gets the developments and continues to grow into a thriving regional town.

Council’s Rural Zoning Strategy Lyn Stephenson, Lauriston Macedon Ranges Shire Council has plans to rezone some Farm Zone land in the shire to Rural Conservation Zone. Many of the affected property owners (including me) have not been given the courtesy of being directly contacted about this. Farms in the Farm Zone being converted to Rural Conservation Zone raises many questions, including: 1. How were the targeted properties decided? 2. Will farmers still be permitted to graze sheep, cattle and horses without a permit? If a permit is required, what would be the conditions? (For example, will property owners still have a right to farm?) 3. What constraints on growing exotic species will be applied? (I’m thinking about olive groves, grape vines, orchards, the

Autumn Festival and driveway plantings as examples). 4. Will farmers and their families be prevented from riding trail bikes on their own property? 5. Will firewood be able to be collected on their own property or will fallen timber have to be left for habitat for native fauna, rabbits, snakes and foxes and become a fire hazard? 6. Apparently, property owners will be able to obtain permits to build (previously prohibited). Will the permit conditions be able to be reasonably satisfied or be too onerous for compliance? Conversely, Rural Conservation Zone land surrounding the protected Hanging Rock is slated for a change to Farm Zone. That makes no sense to me whatsoever. The practical application of the proposed changes is yet to be communicated. At the time of writing, my phone queries to council remain unanswered. I am sure there are many more questions – if only council would properly consult stakeholders – this affects people’s livelihoods! Have your say at: www.mrsc.vic.gov. au/About-Council/News/Have-Your-Say/ Have-your-say-on-the-Draft-Rural-LandUse-Strategy

Kind assistance John Shaw, Woodend I recently suffered a seizure in Coles Woodend and a number of bystanders immediately came to my aid. I don't know who you are, but wish to express my heartfelt thanks for your kindness, concern and assistance. I'd very much like thank you in person if you would contact this newspaper with your details.

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An inmate at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre was taken to hospital after an altercation with another inmate on Saturday. A Department of Justice and Community Safety spokesperson said the incident was contained quickly and police were notified. "One young person was transported to hospital for treatment and precautionary checks. He returned to Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct on the same day," the spokesperson said. "The Department of Justice and Community Safety takes the security of Youth Justice centres extremely seriously and violence is not tolerated. The Victorian Government has invested $1.2 billion to overhaul the youth justice system, including conducting a range of safety and security upgrades and improvements at youth justice centres. LODDON ASSAULT Meanwhile, a prison officer suffered minor injuries following an incident with a prisoner at Loddon Prison last Tuesday. A department spokesperson said the prison officer was given first aid at the scene before being transferred to hospital by non-urgent ambulance. "Corrections Victoria does not tolerate occupational violence and takes any assault very seriously," the spokesperson said. "The matter has been referred to Victoria Police for investigation."

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If you have ever been a parent, then you know the stress and pressure that comes with what is one of the hardest jobs on earth. The demands on families have significantly increased due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, and for some dads, it may be difficult or uncomfortable to discuss how they are feeling about this. In the lead up to Father’s Day this Sunday, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is promoting ‘A Night with the Dads’, a workshop taking place next month specifically for new dads, or dads of young children in the Macedon Ranges. Presented by workshop facilitators from Tomorrow Man, the evening will include a mixture of engaging activities, shared laughs and meaningful conversations that go beyond the regular banter. As well as offering an opportunity to connect, participants will be provided with some tools to help them open up and chat honestly about the things that really matter. “Mental fitness and wellbeing are absolutely critical during this time of uncertainty and physical isolation,” says Lauren Tyrrell, one of the organisers. “We encourage local dads to take some time out and do something that will benefit not only them but those closest to them.” The presentation, which takes place on Thursday October 14 from 6.30 – 8:30pm, is being held as part of the #humancode project aimed at supporting the health and wellbeing of men and boys in the Macedon Ranges. The venue will be confirmed closer to the date. Email healthpromotion@scchc.org.au to register your interest in attending.

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Regional small business support A package of automatic cash grants jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments will provide regional Victorian businesses with the support they need following the extension of the Victorian lockdown to the whole state. Lockdown directions began at 1pm on Saturday, August 21 in regional Victoria and will continue until 11.59pm on Friday September 2, aligning with restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne. Grants to be paid through the new $146.6 million initiative will be made automatically without the need for regional businesses to make an application. The package comprises a $100.9 million allocation to the Business Costs Assistance Program, $34.5 million for regional premises that have previously received Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund

grants and $11.2 million for the Alpine Resorts Winter Support Program. These programs will support 20,000 business throughout regional Victoria, joining more than 110,000 businesses in Melbourne to be paid cash grants for the two-week lockdown extension under a $807 million metropolitan support package announced by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments last Thursday week. Business in regional Victoria that do not qualify for this new support and have experienced a reduction in revenue of at least 70 per cent are encouraged to apply for the $252 million Small Business COVID Hardship Fund, which provides grants of $14,000 to successful applicants. Commonwealth COVID-19 Disaster Payment arrangement will apply to work-

ers and eligible sole-trader businesses in regional areas, as they do in metropolitan areas. Since July 1, almost $640 million in COVID-19 Disaster payments has flowed to Victoria supporting the incomes of more than 350,000 Victorians. The Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said since the start of the crisis the Morrison government has delivered more than $45 billion in direct economic support to households and businesses in Victoria. “Whether in metropolitan or regional Victoria, businesses have had to deal with so much over the last year and half of the pandemic," the Treasurer said. “While we cannot replace the bookings, the patrons or the work lost as a result of the lockdowns, this support package will help businesses to survive and get to the other side.”

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peace of mind The alternative memorial Stretching away from the eye, the immaculate gardens and water features of Wooling Hill are certainly a sight to behold. It attracts walkers and wildlife alike to its serene surrounds providing the peaceful restfulness that magnificent gardens so often do. And rightly so, Wooling Hill is a memorial estate, a premier provider of cremation memorial spaces, as well as a beautifully presented venue for funerals, memorial services and family celebrations – inside the chapel or in the garden – at a stunning location in the Macedon Ranges Barringo Valley. Pioneers The land Wooling Hill Memorial Estate occupies was in 1840 part of the estate of local pioneering family the Robertsons. In keeping with practices of the time, some of their deceased family members were buried in the

traditional manner in the grounds. The family cemetery can still be seen at Wooling Hill, marked in the fashion of those times by Italian cypresses and a handmade post and rail fence. Fitting tribute Established as a memorial estate for some years now, Wooling Hill Memorial Estate was purchased early last year by Melbourne funeral directors, Troy and Liddy Upfield, who while continuing the work of the memorial estate’s previous owners, see Wooling Hill as fitting their own ethos. Troy and Liddy Upfield founded Chapter House Funerals in 2016 with the intent to re-examine dated notions of how a funeral home should service the community. Central to their vision was the idea that each funeral should be as unique as the life being honoured, and so it followed that the memorial service should not be bound by traditional ‘rules’ and antiquated norms. The transition then from funeral directors to memorial park entrepreneurs seemed a natural one. Troy and Liddy are proud to facilitate Victoria’s only private memorial park, the facilities of which they offer to other funeral directors as well. Living memory Wooling Hill Memorial Estate offers a number of options help celebrate the life of a loved one. For example, a deceased’s ashes can be specially treated to offer a sustainable solution to traditional cemeteries. The treated ashes can be planted beneath a private tree where loved ones can visit and celebrate a past life for many years to come. Memorial options at Wooling Hill Memorial Estate include * Exclusive Living Memorial Trees * Shared Living Memorial Trees * Niche Wall Memorials * Granite Rock Memorials * Bench Seat Memorials * Pet Interments

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Gisborne's long-time moving to a flat near the newsagent John Kelly was Caulfield Racecourse. John farewelled in a private fuwas working in the bank neral service last Thursday at Albert Park and working after having served the weekends at the Southern local community for three Cross Hotel in Melbourne. decades. John and Wendy bought The former bank mantheir first house in Knoxfield ager turned newsagent a few years later for the sum was a familiar local face of $11,995 for the house and and could be found hard at land. work at 5am each mornAfter six years of maring delivering newspapers riage, in April 1973 they were around town. finally blessed with the arrival John was born on of Penelope Kate. January 8, 1944, during Being on that side of MelWWII in his grandfather's T bourne was hard, not seeing Model Ford, on the bridge family as often as they between Tocumwal and wanted, so Wendy and John John Kelly was Gisborne’s Finley NSW over the Murbegan looking for property long-time newsagent. ray River. He was the sixth along the Calder Highway. of nine children born to In April 1975, they were Tom and Mary Kelly. again blessed with the arrival of another The family lived in Tocumwal NSW. John daughter, Rebecca Lee. went to primary school in Toc at the convent, They then purchased a one-acre block on followed by high school at Finley. Cherry Lane, on a hill in the beautiful country The family car was a Morris Minor, of town of Gisborne in 1975. course they couldn’t all fit, so some had to They relocated to Gisborne with Pene two walk to church! years of age and Becc only a few months old. At around 15 years old, John thought he John transferred from the Knoxfield branch could do anything so he took his dad’s Morris of the State Bank to Gisborne, while continuMinor for a drive and didn’t get far because ing to work nights at the Southern Cross Hotel he drove it straight through the old tin garage. and also a stint cleaning at night at BP house After the crash John went inside and was on St Kilda Road. helping his mum Mary around the house. In the late 1970s with his two girls at Mary commented on what a good boy he primary school at St Brigid’s, workaholic John was and he then fessed up to what had hapgot very involved in the PFA and fundraising pened. At the time, luckily for John, his dad for the school with lots of involvement in fetes Tom was in hospital and his dear mum made and the like. sure the car and garage were fixed up before While doing this John still worked at the Tom came home and he never found out! State Bank, continued at the Southern Cross At the age of 17 John left school to join the and then took on night fill duties at the local Department of Main Roads NSW to work as Williamsons Supermarket. a clerk. His mum and dad and some of his Amazingly he still had time to be a wondersiblings had already moved to Sea Lake in the ful dad and husband, entertaining his girls Mallee in Victoria. constantly with ‘flies on their backs to get them John was living the good life in Toc with to sleep’, dancing around the house with that great freedom, living with his Aunty Peggy at cheeky grin on his face – a wonderful dad who the Beasley family home. Tom decided that loved his three girls so much. John couldn’t be left to his own devices in Toc John was a lifelong Essendon fan and the so arranged a job for him at the state bank in Bombers soon became a family obsession. Sea Lake. John also worked in other State bank John made many friends in Sea Lake and branches over the years including Strathmore used to get around on a motorbike, wearing a and Glenroy, along with managing the Romblack leather jacket, white t-shirt and rolled up sey Branch. at the bottom denim jeans. During his bank years he made many lifeJohn was fairly popular among the girls as long friendships that have provided John and the new kid on the block. All the girls liked the his family with many wonderful and treasured ‘Bank’ and ‘PMG boys’ as they were usually memories. out of towners. In 1991, 30 years ago, John left the bank Through friends, John met Wendy at the to take over the Gisborne Newsagency from Green Lake in Sea Lake. Wendy was only 15 Tom and Joan Morrow and family, where he and John was 17 so Wendy wasn’t allowed continued working seven days a week right up out with John but they managed to see each until he died. other anyway. The only holiday John took during all this John was always a hard worker. time was a few days off three years after they In Sea Lake in the Mallee, a wheat and started in the business. He also took three sheep farming district, John drove tractors on days off to help Pene move to Sydney in 1996 the night shift to supplement his income from but that definitely wasn’t a holiday! the bank. John had a strong work ethic, but he also He wasn’t the best tractor driver and had had so many other qualities. He was gentle, run over many a lunch, a thermos or two, and kind, honest, loyal, extremely generous, wise almost cleaned up one of his best mates! and he had the best laugh! John and Wendy courted for several years A longstanding family joke was that John while John worked in the bank at Sea Lake, talked about retiring when his first grandchild the Kelly family then moved to Armadale in came along. Tyler and Lachie are now 16, Melbourne, John going too, and transferring Dylan is 15 and Jess will be 14 soon. to the State Bank in Burnley. John loved to be on either end of a joke, John and Wendy continued courting with sometimes stirring people to the point of John hitchhiking to Sea Lake on the weekend distraction, but the family all loved how John’s as often as he could. They were engaged face would light up when he was anywhere after a six-year courtship on Wendy’s 20th near or hearing about his four beautiful grandbirthday (November 20, 1965) and were marchildren. ried at St Marys in Sea Lake on May 6, 1967. John loved, valued and treasured his famThe couple then moved to the Kelly family ily most of all. He will be sadly missed by so home in Glassford Street, Armadale, before many people.

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Fine training effort from Lawson Bill West

Kyneton trainer Marita Lawson was thrilled to win a race on Saturday with a galloper who had not raced for just over nine months. Having his third race start, San Mauritz showed plenty of courage to race on the pace in a 1200m Maiden at Warracknabeal. Starting as a $11 chance, the four-year-old gelding was ridden by Patrick Maloney. He fought on strongly to hold off outsider Little Snitty to win by 0.2 of a length. San Mauritz showed considerable promise at his only two starts last November, finishing fourth and second respectively at Wangaratta and Benalla. Lawson produced him in a trial at Tatura on August 18, where he finished fifth, beaten by nearly five lengths. It’s not often a galloper wins first-up after being off the racing scene for so long. Lawson and the multiple owners will be hoping the win at Warracknabeal is a sign of better things to come.

San Mauritz, ridden by Patrick Moloney, wins the Pony Xpress Maiden Plate at Warracknabeal Racecourse on Saturday. Photo: Alice Miles/Racing Photos

Kyneton brothers win shooting titles at Echuca

Two Kyneton brothers won titles at the North East Zone School Persons Trap Shooting Championship held at Echuca Clay Target Club earlier this month. Doug Gillis 17, placed first in the Senior boys 18/20 and Sam 13, won the Junior boys 23/30. The brothers are both members of the Kyneton Gun Club, which congratulated them on their win. Doug said he and Sam had been shooting for just over 12 months but hadn't been able to do much competition due to COVID lockdowns. "I knew we had the capability but Sam and I both were only ahead by one target so it was pretty close," he said. "The first round at Echuca was a qualifier and the top four will go on to compete for the North East Zone School team against other zones in a month or so back at Echuca. "The winner from that then goes to the nationals, which is held in Wagga Wagga."

Doug Gillis placed first in the Senior boys.

Sam Gillis placed first in the Junior boys.

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Volunteer of the Year Colin Wilson (pictured) has just been selected as Volunteer of the Year for 2020 from an impressive array of candidates from clubs across the Dalhousie District Golf Association. A keen Trentham Golf Club member for the past 25 years, the Spring Hill resident was highly commended by the DDGA for his long-term passion and dedication to his club, in particular using his skills and expertise to fine tune the club’s web site to enable a totally paperless system to benefit club members and green fee players in a time when golf clubs faced an uphill and uncertain battle with the COVID-19 pandemic. Trentham president Keith Webster nominated Wilson, a committee member and tournament director since 2013, for the 2020 volunteer award. Battling back well from the ravages of the June 9 storm, which devastated much of the course, the award is a real fillip for the club. “It was overwhelming to read the countless dedicated hours spent by passionate volunteers by clubs throughout the district, with many (nominees) doing this for decades,” the DDGA stated.

ACK wins premiership Assumption College’s First XVIII has won the 2021 Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria football premiership for 2021. It is the Kilmore school’s first AGSV title since 2014, and the 38th out of a possible 64 dating back to 1958. ACK won all even matches played, with the season cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Coached by Barry Prendergast, the victorious team was captained by Darcy Stewart, with Steele Simpson vicecaptain. Over the weekend, former ACK student Ahmed Kelly won a silver medal in the Tokyo Paralympics. Kelly, who grew up in Kilmore after being adopted by humanitarian Moira Kelly, finished runner-up in the men’s 150-metre individual medley SM3. The ‘Buy a Brick’ campaign in support of ACK’s new Neale Daniher Community and Sporting Pavilion has been fully subscribed.

“During 2020, like all businesses in the community, there was extra pressure on clubs to review their business models and practices to ensure their facilities were operating in a safe environment on restricted revenue with members spending less time on the golf course.” A retired graphic designer, Wilson spent more than 1000 hours sharing his expert knowledge and skills in 2020. He began operating the club’s website back in 1997, and updates it virtually every day. Wilson remains a very competitive player and committee member, with his handicap now 11. “I’m finding I can’t hit it quite as far off the tee as in the past,” he quipped. He also played down receiving the award, while emphasising the work of volunteers. “There’s thousands of people out there doing their best to help the small clubs which don’t have professionals and managers. “Trentham is very popular, drawing members from Trentham, Kyneton, Daylesford, Sunbury and the western suburbs, with its membership probably the highest in the area (around 365 on the books).”

Tigers appoint club manager

Kyneton Football Netball Club has appointed Nikki Young (pictured) to the full-time role of club manager. President Hayden Evans said the club was now in a position to employ Nikki who would oversee all club communications and administrative functions for Auskick, junior football, netball, women’s football, men’s football and FIDA (all-abilities football). "This will help the club focus on taking our professionalism to the next level and implement processes and procedures that will set Kyneton FNC up well into the future," Evans said. "We're super excited to welcome Nikki on board, she's a great Kyneton person and we wish her all the best in her new role. "The Tigers are heading in the right direction for season 2022 and beyond." Nikki will begin in the role on September 13.

Leagues facing finals dilemma Bill West

The Bendigo, Riddell and Maryborough Castlemaine Football Netball Leagues have spelt out roadmap possibilities for playing 2021 seasons finals. With time running out due to uncertainty about government imposed lockdowns, it appears to be a wait and see scenario. The Bendigo league’s board of management issued a statement late last week, highlighting a final roadmap including the last possible date for Grand Finals is the weekend of September 24, 25, 26. The league acknowledged the continued uncertainty the current fluid situation creates, including mounting pressure on leagues, associations, clubs and individuals alike. While stating the announcement provides clarity and certainty for all proposed matches, the league stated “it is highly likely any proposed finals matches will unfortunately proceed without spectators”. The Riddell District Football Netball League has options for 'Top Six' and 'Top Four' matches, depending when finals can take place. The one constant for the RDFNL is that Grand Final Day will be at Romsey Recreation Reserve on Sunday, October 3. Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League’s executive met last Wednesday evening to come up with several scenarios and contingency plans. These are highly dependent on when football and netball can resume once the state-wide lockdown is lifted. Operations manager Mat Begbie stated that if the league was unable to return to play as of Saturday, September 18, the executive would determine whether the league receded to a Top Four or Top Two finals series. Football and netball followers are encouraged to keep up to date with what may take place by looking at the websites of the individual leagues and their local football netball clubs.

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