Midland Express Tuesday 6 September 2022 by MidlandExpress

ArtistDamienMitchellhasbeenbroughtintorejuvenatethebigface

"It's aportraitof afriendofminefrom Brooklyn,"hesaid. Theprodigiouspieceis aworkinblack andwhitebuttheadditionofgraffititaggingovertheyearssinceitscreationhas added asplashofcolourtothefacade–andDamiensaidthatwasokaywithhim. "IthinkI'lljustleanintoit. Ikindoflike it,"hesaid. OwnerofTheMill,PhilMcConachysaid thatsinceDamiencreatedthebigface backin2015anothertwomuralshadbeen addedtothesite. "Itwasthefirstoneonthesiteandit hadbecome abitfadedandhad abitof rust, so we'vegivenDamiencomplete artisticlicence,"Philsaid.

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muralatTheMill,Castlemaine,seven yearsafterhefirstcreatedit.Photo:EveLamb EveLamb Inthesevenyearssinceitwascreated, thebigfacemuralonthefrontfacadeof TheMillhasbecomeanemblematicaspectofthepopularCastlemaineattraction. Butwithtimeandtheelementstakinga toll,thebigfacehadbecome atadweathered,promptingMillmanagementtotake actionbyinvitingtheartistwhocreatedit backtorestoreitsformerfreshnessand impact. Andsoitwasthataccomplishedartist andspecialistinlarge-scaleoutdoormurals,DamienMitchell,couldbeseenatop acherrypickerinthepastfewdays,spray canstohandandmusicpumpingashe breathedfreshlifebackintothebigface. "Ireallylikeit,"musedDamienwhoin recentmonthsreturnedtoAustraliaafter manyyearsoverseas,livingandworking inbothNewYorkandPrague,capitalof theCzechRepublic. Hecreatednumerouslarge-scale muralsinbothiconiccitiesandplentyof larger-than-lifeworksinAustraliaincluding,mostrecently,oneon awatertower atWallaWalla,NSW –celebratingnative wildlifeandanindigenousscartree.

SincereturningtoAustraliansoilabout sixmonthsago,Damienandhiswifehave settledinSydney,andtheartistsaidvisitingCastlemaineandrevitalisingthebig faceattheMillhadbeen"labouroflove".

TheMillownerhintedthattheimposing collectionofMillmuralsmightwellexpand furtheryet. "There's someparticularspotswehave inmind..." KN265025/K

The additional facilitywillbeabouttwicethesizeoftheir existing customer shopfront siteatTheMill,whichalso includesproduction.

Itwillbesituatedin adifferent partofTheMillsite and isexpected tobe operational inabout amonth'stime.

"Itgivesusthe confidence to enter morecompetitions."

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Thisalsomeansthatthosewithoverduefinesontheiraccountwillhavethese removed. Thelibraryserviceisfollowingthe leadofmanyotherpubliclibrariesthat haveremovedlatefees.

Photo:EveLamb

Thesamevehiclecrashedintotheon rampoftheMonashFreewayatMontagueStreet,Docklands,about6.10am.

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Investigationsintotheincidentremain ongoingandpoliceareappealingforwitnessesoranyonewithdashcamfootage tocomeforward.

ReubenGoss,Freya SchellhornandThomas VandaelofCastlemaine’sCabosse &Feveartisan chocolatiersaftertheirbigwinsin theInternationalChocolate AwardsheldinHong Kong.

Researchhasshownthatitactually resultsinincreasedvisitation,borrowingandreturnsaspeoplearenolonger concernedaboutpayingfines.

Ratherthangetting afineifyoureturn anitemlate,patronswillget afriendly reminder. Iftheiritemreachesmorethan21days overdue,theywon’tbeabletoborrowor reserveuntiltheyarereturned.Iftheybecomelostordamaged,thenpatronswill needtopay areplacementcostbefore theycanborrowagain.

Locallibrarieshavescrappedlatefees foroverdueitems.

GoldfieldsLibrarieshaven'tcharged thefeessincethestartofthepandemic butnowthechangeisheretostay.

S t tast ofsucc ss EveLamb Castlemaine artisanchocolatiers,Cabosse and Feve,are enjoying theverysweettasteofsuccessafter scooping threeprestigious awardsatthe recentInternational ChocolateAwardsheldin Hong Kong. Thejudges blind-tested theirsamples among othertop-shelfbean tobarchocolatefromthroughoutAsiaPacific, resulting intheCastlemaine chocolatiers clinching agoldmedal and asilvermedalfortheir 100per cent Solomon Islands Beanto Bar and asilvermedalfor their 70per cent PeruBeantoBarchocolates. Bothare organic veganproductsmade onsite atTheMillfrom scratch –thatisfromcacaobeantochocolatebar. "Itwasreallygreat,"saidCabosse and FevechocolatierFreya Schellhornwho togetherwithher husband ThomasVandaelestarted theartisan enterprise just afew months beforetheCOVID pandemic struckAustralianshores.

"It'sreally,really exciting," Thomassays.

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"Thesearethefirstawardsthatwe'veever entered. "Ourchocolatewas sent to HongKongandblind-testedand we know wewere one of only three finalistsfromAustraliatobe selected. "Allthe businesses that entered werebeantobarbusinesses. We importthebean and doalloftheprocessonsite. "We'rereallyhappy.We'vegot agoodcustomerbase now. "We knew weweredoing something rightbecausewe werestill aliveafterCOVID." Their businessnotonlymanaged tosurvivethatdifficulttimebut usedittodevelop awebsitethat's now seeing themselltheir tempting productsAustralia-wide, andnow employs one full-time andone part-timestaffmember. They'vealso gained astrongfollowing ofdevotedchocolate fiends suchthatright now they'reeven expanding their footprint at TheMillby building an additional largerproductionfacilityonsite.

Twomaleoffenderswearingdark clothingwereseenfleeingthescene southboundonfoot.

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AnaggravatedburglaryinGisborne endedin acrashinDocklandsonthe morningofAugust27. Investigatorsweretoldtwounknown offendersbrokeinto aGlentonCourt propertyandstole ablueBMW520sedan about5.15am.

Thomassaysthe international wins areparticularly gratifying as they indicate theirchocolateappealsto awider range ofpalates, beyond thoseofAussies. "To know otherpeoplearound the worldare liking ourchocolate aswellisvery interesting forus,"hesays.

EveLamb StudentsatCastlemaineSecondary College havelaunched anewmovement callingforoptionalvotingtobe legalised at age 16. Launchedatthe college onFriday,the new'Vote16'youthmovementcallsfor people aged between16andthecurrent legalage of18tohavetheoptionof legally castingtheirvoteinorderto gain tractioninParliament –especiallyon climate.

"InAustraliaat16wecan get behind thewheelof acar,have ajobandpay taxes,sowethinkit'sonlyfairthatwe shouldalsohavetheoptionof voting," year10studentAmaranaGerschsaid. "Ouraimisspreadingawarenessand wewouldliketoseethisspreadnationally."

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ThestudentshopetheVote16movementwillnowrapidlyspreadnation-wide. Ifitdoesitwon'tbethefirsttime a politicalyouthmovementdrivenbypowerfuldesiretoachieve meaningful climate policyhasfomentedinthe'Mainewith severalkeyyouthleadersinvolvedinthe internationallyfamedSchoolStrikefor Climatemovementbasedinthesmall regional Victoriantown. AnotherofthenewVote16foundingmembers,year10studentAlhucema Baena-Young, saidtheywerespecifically callingforoptional –not compulsory votingforthose aged 16to18,to give engaged teens amoreempoweredvoice onmattersimpactingthemincludingthe pressingissueofclimate change.

CouncilCEOBernieO’Sullivan said significantreformsbytheCommonwealth Government meantthatcouncilwasnot bestpositionedtocontinueprovidingthese services.

Councilcriticised on ag edcaremove

Thestudentshavestaunchsupport fromthe college staffcommunity,includingthatofprincipalJustinHirdandassistantprincipalMartinMielimaka. "It'sto give them avoiceonsomething that'sreallyimportantforthefuture.For allourfutures,"theCSCprincipaltoldthe Express duringFriday'slaunch.

MacedonRanges ShireCouncilhascome underfireforitsdecision to ceaseto provide in-home agedcareservicesfromJuly1,2023.

Thegovernmentwillallocateotherprovid erstodeliverservicescurrentlyprovided bycouncilincluding, domesticassistance, personalcare,respite,socialsupportand centre-based meals.

StudentsatCastlemaineSecondaryCollegelaunchVote16,calling

Themovehasdrawncriticismfromboth federal BendigoMPLisaChestersandthe Australian Services Unionfor placingvulner ableresidentsatrisk. “OnJuly28thenewLabor Government announced it wouldextendthefundingto local governmentwith recommendations by the Royal CommissionintoAgedCareQuality andSafety,"MsChesterssaid "There's arealriskthatcouncil'sdecision willleavevulnerableolderresidentswithout support "I strongly encourage theMRSCtorecon sidertheir decision." Australian ServicesUnionsecretaryLisa Darmanin saidcouncillorsweretoldabout the agedcarecollapsein Mornington Peninsula Shirebeforedeciding to followthesamepath thathadledtomore than4000vulnerable elderly residentsbeing withoutin-home aged carefor months "The experienceatother councilswho haveprivatised in-homeaged careisthat long-term workershaverefused to accept the insecure workandloweremployment conditionsofferedby privateprovidersand the servicestoelderlyresidentshavecollapsed," MsDarmaninsaid About40 staffwillbeaffectedbythemove.

"Our goal nowturns to continuity of care untilourcurrentcontract endsin mid-2023, andensuringourclientsexperience aseamless transitiontonewserviceproviderswhen thetimecomes.”

"Countriesthatalreadyhavelowered thevoting age to16includeScotland, Argentina, AustriaandGreece,"Amarana said.

“Councilhasbeenreviewingitsown servicedelivery in agedcaresincereforms begantobeintroduced10yearsago,which includesthewayhomesupportprograms are funded,plannedanddelivered,"MrO'Sullivan said.

"Theaimof thesereformsisto increase thenumberofserviceproviders,andcreate more choice andflexibilityforclients.

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Gameau’s latest film, RegeneratingAustralia,posesthequestion‘whatwouldAustralia looklikein2030ifwe simply listenedtotheneedsofitspeople?’ Hisotherfilms are 2040, whichisaboutregeneration,and ThatSugarFilm “Weareincrediblyluckytohave somebody of Damon’s calibre come toTrenthamand discussregeneration.Itis atimelyappearancegiventhatwearein apost-stormregenerationperiod,” HepburnShire mayor TimDrylisaid. Following Gameau’s speech willbeJohn Harris, awildlifeandecologyexpertwhowill demonstrate wildlifenestboxinstallation.

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il ak r a on a au to s ak Damon Gameau is guest speaker at a free Habitat Renewal event being held in Trentham on September 17 As part of Victoria’s BigBuild ,u pgradestothe Su nburyLine, together withthenew MetroTunnel ,willmakeitq uicker and easiertoget to universities,hospitals andjobsinMelbourne Coachesreplace trains on theBendigo Li ne 19 40 Coachesreplace trai ns in both di rectio ns Bendigo Line At night ,30Sep an d1O ct At night ,14a nd 15 Oct So ut her nC ross to Be nd igo 1to2O ct 15 to 16 Oct So uthernCross to Gisborne or Be nd igo Echuca Line 1to2O ct 15 to 16 Oct So ut her nC ross to Gisb or ne Swan Hill Line 1to2O ct 15 to 16 Oct So ut her nC ross to Be nd igo Checkbeforeyou travel at bigbuild .vic.gov.au KN266705/ L www.springsmedical.com.au Daylesford 10HospitalSt tel:(03) 53482227 Trentham 22VictoriaSt tel:(03) 54241602 Kyneton 89PiperStreet tel:(03) 54221298 BOOK YOUR FLUSHOT& COVID BOOSTER BOOK ONLINE WITH KN266317 AviationMedicals Nowavailablein Kyneton DrJohnO'Neill offers aviationmedical examinationsatour Kynetonclinic Pleasecallour Kynetonreceptionstaffto book yourappointment -(03)5422 1298. Pleaseallow1hourfortheassessmentandensurethe CASAMRSquestionnaireiscompletedaheadoftime. Pleasebringall prescription eyeweartoyourappointment. CASAClass1 CASAClass2 CASABasicClass2 CASAClass3 CASAMedicalClearance Allsitesclosed FridaySeptember23for GrandFinalPublicHoliday Council news Workingtogetherfor ahealthy,connectedshire mountalexander.vic.gov.au(03)5471 1700 Helpourkidsandfamiliesthrive! We’redevelopinganEarly YearsPlanwhichwillsupporttheneeds of familiesandchildrenaged0-8 years.Itwillaim to improve health and wellbeing,andlearningopportunities foryoungchildren. To build astrongplan we need yourinput. Completeoursurvey at shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au. Hardcopysurveysare availablefromtheCastlemaineCivic Centre, or by callingus at 5471 1700 Visitshape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/early-years-plan fordetails aboutdrop-insessionsbeingheldlaterthismonth. Employmentopportunities WasteManagementSupervisor –Transfer Stations –fulltime Senior StatutoryPlanner –fulltime Road Worker –PlantOperator –fulltime,multiplepositions Heavy Combination TruckDriver –fulltime Applicationsclose at 9.00amonMonday12September Fordetailsandmoreemploymentopportunities, visitmountalexander.vic.gov.au/Current_vacancies. UpcomingCouncilmeeting ThenextCouncilmeetingis at 6.30pmon Tuesday20September Watchthelivestream at youtube.com/c/MountAlexanderShireCouncil. KN266577

TheeventisbeingrunbyHepburnShireCouncil’sStormRecoveryTeamandisfreeto thepublic.Bookingsarenotrequired. Itopensat11.30amand DamonGameau willspeakatnoon.Theotherspeakerswill followanditisexpectedtofinisharound 3pm.This eventisjointlyfundedbytheAustralian andVictorian Governments undertheDisasterRecoveryFunding Arrangements.

LaurenLinke,an environmental specialistwithcouncil’sstormrecovery team, willdiscussenvironmental weedsandhowtoidentifyand manage them.

“Weareverypleasedtobeabletoofferthisfreeeventto thepublicandencourage everybodyto make theirway toQuarryStreetReserveinTrenthamtoheartheexperts talkon theseinterestingand important topics,”CrDryliesaid.

Award-winningAustralianactorand documentarymaker,DamonGameau, isguest speakerat afreeHabitatRenewaleventbeingheldinTrenthamon September 17.

DrJoanneIsaacfromEcologyandRestorationAustraliawill presentonropecanopy bridgestosupport faunarecovery andincreaseconnectivityinthe bushfor nativewildlife.

"Iamreallylookingforwardtotheevent.It'sbeensolongsince wecouldhave aconferencelikethis. Ilookforwardtomeeting withothercreativethinkersfromallfieldsandsharinginsomereallystimulatingconversationsaroundtheartsandcreativespace," shesaid.

CreativesfromacrossBendigo,MacedonRanges,MountAlexanderandbeyondwillfeatureintheConfluxBendigoeventthis FridayandSaturday,September 9and10.

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Overthepastsevenyears,Terrahasbeensingingindisco outfitSugarFedLeopards,allthewhilecraftinganarsenalofmesmerisingsoloelectronicmusic.

DjaDjaWurrungbasedartistTerrais acomposerandproducer writinggenre-bustingelectronica.

Theinspiringgroupofcreativecollaboratorswilldeliver abold, diverseandexcitingprogramofpaneldiscussions,masterclasses, practitionerpresentations,thought-provokingconversations,workshopsandperformances.

Terra’ssongsaretimecapsulesbydesign;weirdandbeautiful offeringsfromanartistgrapplingwiththeexistentialconundrums ofcreatingwithintheanthropocene.

Withhervoice, afewsynthsand acomputer,sheseeksout gorgeousyetunsettlingsoundstomutateintodeliriouslyhooky fantasy-pop.

Forticketsvisitemporiumcreativehub.com.au/confluxtickets

Castlemaineelectronicmusicianandtertiaryeducator,Louise Terra,isamongthelocaltrailblazerssettotakepart.

"IamreallyenjoyingworkingintheVRspaceandtheopportunitiesforthatvirtualrealityexperiencetobeexploredbyartists andtakemusictointo awholenewcreativespace.

"Iwillbedoing abitof aliveperformanceaspartofthisevent, sharingsomeofmyelectronicmusicwiththeaudience.

"Saturday Iwillbetakingpartin aconversationaround'VRand theIndependentMusician'withfilmmakerandartistSarah-Jane WoulahanwhoiscurrentlycompletingherPHD,"Terrasaid.

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"Peoplecanthenenjoythemusicandimageryvia aVROculus headsetorevencomputertechnology.It's arealimmersiveexperience.

"Wehavebeenfilmingmyliveperformancesfrom360degrees, capturingtheperformancefromallangles.

Terrasaidshewaslookingforwardtobeingthemoderatorfor apaneldiscussionaroundthetopicof'NewModelsfortheMusic Industry'onFriday,featuringfourmusiciansandmusicindustry personnel.

ConfluxBendigoispresentedbyEmporiumCreativeHub,an initiativeofCreativeVictoriaandmanagedbyACMI.

Scottsaidtheyhad afewbig gigscomingupandtheywould lovetohave afullcomplementof singerstoreallyroundouttheir choirsound. "Wehave acoregroupof about25membersbutwewould lovetoboostthatupto30or 40," Scottsaid. "Weare agenuine community choir.Keensingersaged18to 70plusarewelcometoreach outandfindoutmoreabout what'sinvolved.Ouroldest memberis73! "Wearenotanauditioned choirsothereisnopressure!" Thegroupsings awidearray ofsongsfromtheatreandfilms tosomeofScott'sveryown originalcompilations.

"I'vecomposed anumberof songs,whichreallytieinwith themessageswearetryingto convey.Someareseriousand othershave areallyupbeat dancefeel.Thereissomething foreveryone,"hesaid. Scottsaiditwasincrediblyrewardingtosee asingerdevelop andshinewiththerightinstructionandencouragement. "Ourgroupmeetsonenight aweekattheWintersFlatPrimarySchoolCastlemaineduring schoolterms,"hesaid. Thegroupisthrilledtobe performingat WeAreHeard attheDarebinArtsCentreon October22inpartnershipwith KynetonRainbowVoicesand ShOUTYouthChorusandthe RainbowBand.Theywillalso beleadingtheRotaryCarolsby CandlelightinVictoryParkalong withtheThompsonFoundry Band,andofcourseperforming atlocalprideevent'Picnicinthe Park'inCastlemaine'sBotanical GardensinApril2023. "We'dlovetowelcomesome moresingersalongforthejourney.It's alotoffun,"Scottsaid. Joiningthechoirisfreeand sheetmusic isprovided. TofindoutmoreemailScott atimscottb62@icloud.com

CastlemainePrideChoirperformedatthe2022CastlemainePride‘Picnicinthe Park’attheBotanicalGardens.Photo:EveLamb rid choir lco sn co rs We want to hearfrom you Shareyourideasabouthowwecan support olderresidentsintheMacedon Ranges.Therearetwowaysyoucanhaveyoursayonthis importanttopic. Attend aconsultation session RomseyHub:Tues6 Sept,10am-12pmandThurs15Sept, 10am-12pm 96MainStreet,Romsey Kyneton TownHall:Tues6 Sept,2pm-4pmand Thurs 15Sept, 2.30pm-4.30pm 129MollisonStreet, Kyneton GisborneAdministrationCentre: Thurs 8Sept,11am-1pm 40RobertsonStreet, Gisborne Woodend CommunityCentre:Thurs 8Sept,2.30pm-4.30pm CornerofHighStreetandForestStreet, Woodend RiddellsCreekCommunityCentre:Tues13Sept, 11am-1pm 74MainRoad,RiddellsCreek Online: Tues13 Sept, 6pm-8pm *Transport toconsultationsessionsisavailableifrequired. Take asurvey Complete ashortsurveyat: mrsc.vic.gov.au/your-say Hardcopiesare available onrequestfrom Council’s customerservicecentres in Gisborne, Kyneton,Romsey and Woodend. Submissions closeMonday19September Call Cathyon54220263 to registerfor asession ororganisetransport. KN26 6678/L

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Andthebestnewsisthat youdon'thavetobe astandout singertojoin! Allyouneedisenthusiasm and acommitmenttolearntheir variedrepertoireandworkon yourmusicalability.

ThelocalLGBTIQ+choirwas formedinearly2021andisably ledbymusicaldirectorScott Buchananwhocouldn'tbebetter positionedtogetthebestfrom choirmembers,havingspent morethan35yearsteaching singingatschoolsandperformingprofessionally.

CastlemainePrideChoiris invitingnewmemberstojoin thefriendlyandinclusivelocal group.

Originalartwork by award-winning Castlemaineartist MichaelWolfeisfeatured extensively on this year'sseasonof TheBlock FilmingatSouth Gisborne,itwas only naturalthatthis year'srenovatorswould uncoverthe region'stalentedartists.

"Theywerereallywell-preserved newspapers,lettersandreceiptsfromthe McGeorgefamily,which Iframedupto hang in his house,"Wolfesaid "Scottyalsoasked forsomeofmy paintingsforhis house– twointhe hallway andone in his bedroom –whichwas totally amazing." Theworks selected mostly featuredthe Macedon Rangesand Hanging Rockand bring acontemporary yetcountryfeel to the build. "I thinkofmywork as contemporary Australian landscape –it’sbold,gestural and abstract yetI’m always aiming to invokethefeelingofthelandscape –the heat,thecolours, theenergy," Wolfesaid. Andthatwasn't all. Scotty'spurchase also inspiredcontestants Sarah-Janeand Tom fromHouseOnechoosing aHanging Rock painting forHallwayWeek "It's astunningreno... andmypainting lookspretty goodtoo!" Wolfesaid. Finally, theshow'sproducers ap proached Wolfealong with, fellow Castlemaineartist KylieCuthbertsonandGold CoastartistAngie Summa, to be artistsin-residencefora week on theshow Theyhadthechancetopaintfrom natureonsetandtheir workswillbe prizes in oneofthe contestants'upcoming challenges Wolfesaidthe exposure was"huge". "TheBlock reaches amassiveaudience of really switched-onpeople who love greatdesignandappreciatewhat artwork canaddtotheir interiors," he said. "I’ve beenreallyfortunatetohavehad alongcareerasanartistanddesigner, andsellingmy work topeople whoreally love it is incredibly fulfilling.I oftengetto meetthepeoplewhobuymy workandtry todeliver andhangitwherepossible."

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Wolfe,whoisalso apicture-framer, toldthe Express itallbeginwith host Scotty Cam'svisittohis studio andgallery toframesometreasuresuncovered in the originalfarmhouse hewasrenovating.

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CatherineCrothersandGaryJagoare thefacesbehindBigTree Distillery. Originally from Melbourne, theymoved totheMacedonRangestoescapethe stressoftheirbusycity lives.Still busy, theynowworkin ab usinessthey love andcansharewithothers.Theyhave recently beennominatedas aP roduce r Finalist inCountry Style’s Legendsofthe Landfortheiraward-winninggins.

Thenomination highlights their love of the land andtheircommitmentto quality ingredients,withtheir botanicalsmostly grownontheirNewhamfarmorsourced locally. Eventhe bottles aresomethingthat have al ifeaftertheginisgone,with beautifulartworkscreatedby local artist,SarahGabrielofLauristonPressin Kyneton.

Comeandsay hello toGaryand CatherineattheKynetonFarmersMarket,SaturdaySeptember10andtaste someoftheir delicious gins.Askabout Beryl, thesecretbehindtheirsuccessful product. Springraffle Tickets willalso be available forpurchaseforthe Celebrate SpringinPiper Street raffle atthe m arketonSaturday. Prizes i nclude ab irdhouseandfive mysteryshopperbags filled withgift vouchers,discountsandothergifts. The raffle issponsoredbythePiper Streettraders. Ticketsare$5each. All proceeds will gotowardsStPa uls KynetonandStJohns Malmsbury ChurchRestorationFundan da nominatedcharity. nds of th land

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MayorCrJenniferAndersonsaidaudienceswouldbecaptivatedbytheunique show. “FromFred’sthought-provokingand sometimeshumorouslyricsthroughto theaccompanyingvocalsofourveryown UrbanSeaShantiesCommunityChoir,it reallywillbe ashownot tobemissed,”she said.

Artandphotographyprizewinnerwere announcedattheopening.Theywere JennyChesterDaffodilArtPrize,Anna McGraththeEstherRoseMemorialWatercolourprizeandGinaAuceillotheArt PhotographyPrize. TheMidlandExpressLeoRamsdale WindowDressingawardwasawarded toTheKindnessCollective,withother awardstoHuntersMotorandMowersand TheOldAuctionHouse. outthisweekwithopengardensbeing thespecialfeatureduringtheweekand performances,artexhibitionsandmarkets onSaturdayandSundayculminatingin Sunday’sGrandParadeandFair. shops,theFestivalInformationCentre

Programscanbecollectedfrommost

TheperformancewillbeatKyneton TownHallonSeptember10at7.30pm. Ticketsare$30foradults,$25forconcession,and$10forchildren. Topurchaseticketscall1300888802or visit:mrsc.vic.gov.au/shanties

FredSmithandtheUrbanSeaShanties CommunityChoirwillfillKynetonTownHall withmusicfor aone-timeperformancethis Saturday. Theperformanceis aculminationof monthsofchoirrehearsalsundertheguidanceofchoralleadersAndrewPriceand SeijaKnight.Thirty-eightlocalresidents formedthetemporarychoirranginginage fromjust12yearsoldto80+.

After atwo-yearbreakduetothe pandemic,theKynetonDaffodilandArts Festivalgrandparadeandfairwillreturn thisSundaySeptember11.

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Theparadewillbehugewithfloats, bands,walkinggroups,decoratedcycles andspecialvehiclesincluding.SpecialattractionswillincludetheWadaikoRindoo JapanesedrummersandtheCentralVictorianLionDancerswhowillalsoperform atthefair.

Thelocationofthepost-paradefairhas changed.Itwillbeinthegroundsofthe OldKynetonPrimarySchoolwithentry fromBayntonStreet.

Theparadestartsat12.30pmand traversesMollisonStreetfromPiperStreet toSimpsonStreet.

Thosewhorespondedtothecall-out inMayincludedenthusiasticlocalsingers andmusicianswantingtotrytheirhandat singing. Overthepastfourmonths,participants havelearnt arepertoireofsongs,whichwill beperformedonstagealongsidecelebratedsinger/songwriterandcomedianFred Smithandhisband.

Festivalactivitiescontinuethrough-

Thefestivalgotoffto agreatstart at awell-attendedGrandOpeninglast Thursdayeveningwiththecrowningofthe festivalroyalsKingMarkJames,owner ofDonkeyinHighStreet,andQueenEva

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AllofthefavouriteswillbethereincludingFarmerDarrylandhisanimalnursery, thekidsactivities, aclimberwall,food, drinkandcakestalls,stiltwalkersNedand Nellieandunicyclistandjuggler,RedMo thePirate.

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Alsomeetingthecommunitywerethe princessesandprincesthisyear,PrincessesMabelandMollyandPrinceAlfie andMiles.

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MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, September6,2022-13 e s MajorupgradeworkstoCarlsruhe'sBProadhouseareexpectedtobeginlate2022to early2023. It's asignificantupgradeforthe1970sservicestationwithplansforimprovedfacilities, EVcharge-points,moretruckparkingandparklandarea.Thedesignduplicatesthatof Longwarry’sCaltex/HungryJacksservicecentreoffPrincesHighway. DeveloperAndrewFergusontoldthe Express itwasnowintheprocessofapplyingfor signage. ThesiteislocatedwithintheFarmingZonewherethemaximumpermittedsignagesize is3m²butthestandardBPbrandingis10m x2.5m. Theapplicationfor aspecialcontrolsoverlaywillbeassessedbythestategovernment. Theservicecentrewillremain a24-hour,seven-daystationandregisteredas aVicRoadsrest-stop. MrFergusontoldthe Express thatdespitesignificantinterest,noagreementhadyet beenfinalisedwithanoperatorofthethreefast-foodrestaurants. "Therehasbeen alotofinterest.Wearestillintalksbutareclosetofinalisingwhothey willbe,"hesaid. u rad clos r Anartist’simpressionofthenewCarlsruheBP roadhouse. KN265433 A: Shop14,NexusCentre, 9GoodeStreet, Gisborne,VIC 3437 E: mary-anne.thomas@parliament.vic.gov.au W: www.mary-annethomas.com.au P: 54282138 : MaryAnneMacedon : @MaryAnneThomas Mary-AnneThomasMP LABORMEMBERFORMACEDON ADVERTISEMENT DELIVERINGFOROURCOMMUNITY AuthorisedbyMA Thomas,Shop14,NexusCentre, 9GoodeStreet,Gisborne KN 266625 GreyPumpkin WednesdaySept. 7toTuesdaySept.13,2022 $179 BAG GreenZucchini KYNETON plus LIQUOR WEEKLYSPECIALS Onsaleuntilstocksoldout |60MollisonStreet,Kyneton |Ph:5422 1696 KN266632 CarltonDry 24pack $399KG 1kg g Carrots $48 EA Oranges3kgBag Golden SweetPotatoes Avocadoes $179 KG $289 KG LoosePinkLadyApples SanitariumWeetBix 575g $499 EA $1865 EA $249 KG CocaCola 24x375ml Selectedvarieties $350 2FOR $300 EA

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MacedonRangesmayorCrJenniferAndersonencouragedresidentstofamiliarise themselveswiththenewFireDangerRatingsystemcameintoeffectAustralia-widelast Thursday. “TheMacedonRangesisoneofthemostfire-proneareasofVictoria,andAustralia, andsobeingfire-readyisanessentialpartoflivinghere,"shesaid.

"Itiseveryone’sresponsibilitytogettoknowthenewFireDangerRatingSystemand takestepstoplanandprepare. “ThenewFireDangerRatingsaredesignedtomakeiteasierforresidentsandvisitors tounderstandtheleveloffiredangeronanygivendayandwhentotakeaction."

Criticalintersections,includingMain Road/StationStreet,HamiltonRoad/Gisborne-KilmoreRoadandSunbury-Riddell Road/Gisborne-KilmoreRoad,havebeen identifiedforfuturecapitalworksprograms.

ThenewFireDangerRatingsystemhasfourlevels(insteadofsix):Moderate –plan andprepare,high –bereadytoact,extreme –takeactionnowtoprotectyourlifeand property,andcatastrophic –foryoursurvival,leavebushfireriskareas.

Thenextstagewillfocusongrowthand theimpactsontrafficandtransportinfrastructureassociatedwithproposedgrowth ofthetown.Stagetwoisexpectedtobe completedin2023.

Roadmaintenance,intersectionplanning andtheMainRoadStrategicCorridorhave emergedasareasinneedofworkinRiddellsCreek'sconnectivity. TheywerecommonthemesinearlyfeedbacktoMacedonRangesShireCouncil's RiddellsCreekMovementNetworkStudy. Thestudyaimstoguidethefutureof theRiddellsCreektownshipandaddress concernsrelatingtotransport,infrastructure developmentandpopulationgrowth.

FireDangerRatingswillbeissuedondayswhenthereis afirerisk.Eachfiredangerratinghas aclearsetofmessagesincludingtheactionsthecommunitycantaketo reducetheirrisk. Thelookandfeelofthenewsignswillbethesameinallstatesandterritoriesacross Australia.PrioritisationinVictoriawillbegiventothosecommunitiesmostatrisk.The updatedsystemwasdevelopedbytheAustralianandNewZealandNationalCouncilfor fireandemergencyservicesandledbyEmergencyManagementVictoriaandtheCFA. MacedonRangesShireCouncilwillberaisingawarenessofthechangesinthelead uptoandthroughoutthesummerfireseason. IfyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthenewFireDangerRatingSystem,contactyour localCFAbrigade. K N 2 6 6 5 1 5 the kitchen shop A fantastic range of quality kitchenware and when you need something special Shop 4/130 High Street WOODEND 3442 5427 4500 e: hello@pestle com au www pestle com au Photos courtesy KGMG Consultants CENTREST AT ED RILLING »Industr yLeader »Greatreviews results &reputation KEE PYOURGARDEN GREEN &L USH AL LY EA RL ONG ContactDanMcMahon |0421870308 NO WATERNOCHARGE Finduson facebook www.centrestatedrilling.com.au KN266611 RECYCLINGTIP#29 SEETINYURL.COM/TOILETROLLPOTS /VISITMAS THISADISMADEPOSSIBLEBY AGENEROUSDONATIONTOMASGFROM APRIVATEDONOR SG ORG AU FOR MORE TIPS Springishere sowhynot makebiodeg radablepots foryourseedlingsfrom oldt oiletrolls. KN 2 6 5 0 9 1 KN266639/K 0431444468 thewoolshedaustralia.com 2/14PiperStreetKyneton thewoolshedaustralia GalwayBoots -Perfectfor EverySeason KN266655/K

Anactionplanwillbepreparedanddeliveredthroughcouncil’sfuturecapitalworks program,subjecttoprioritisationandbudget allocation.

MRSCwrappedupstageoneoftheprojectlastmonth,whichfocusedonidentifying currenttransportinfrastructuregapstohelp prioritiseworks.

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Tworoundsofcommunityconsultation collecteddata.Someoftheissuesidentifiedincluded:congestion,lackofpedestrian crossings,carparkingissues,safetyaround schoolsandingeneral,missingfootpath linksandincreaseinheavyvehicles.

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Positiveageingisanapproachthat recogniseshownegativementalstates (beliefs,thoughts,ideas,attitudes)can have adetrimental impactonphysical andemotionalwellbeingasweage.

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WinnersoftheraffleprizeswereJosh Kerin,RachelRoberts,JenHarvey,Kate Kennedy,HectorHubbertandJonLeevers.

Marilynsaidtheideatoestablish PAAGcameaboutinJune2017as partoftheAgeFriendlyCommunities Project.

PAAG,auspicedbyCastlemaine CommunityHouse,lookstocreatepositivechangeandopportunitiesforlocal residents,includingcoordinatingthe

Thefundraiserwasorganisedby agroup of friendsinsupportoflocalfamilyKendall Ingram,TrentGibson,RubyandNeko. Rubysuffersfrom araregeneticcondition calledCHD2,whichmeanssheliveswith dailyepilepticseizuresandothersevere difficulties.

Thegroupwasinstrumentalintrying toestablish aretirementvillageinthe shiretoprovideaffordablehousingto localseniors.Ithelpedsecure ablockof land,butCOVIDhaltedtheprojectwhen thepotentialdeveloperwasforcedto pullout.

Thesizeablecrowdwasentertainedby indie/rockbandRudelyInterruptedand DaveLarkin,whosebandDallasCrane supportedthelegendarybandKissinMelbournejustfourdaysbeforetheevent!

"Thelatest2021censusdata revealedthat33percentofpeoplein MountAlexanderShireareagedover 60,upfrom25percentintheprevious census,"Kezsaid.

Prizesconsistedofhamperscontaining

ThePositiveAgeingAdvocacyGroup isonthehuntfornewmemberskeento make adifferenceinthelivesofMount AlexanderShire'sseniorpopulation.

TheorganiserswouldliketothankPat andstaffatTheBridgeHotel,Shedshaker Brewing,RudelyInterruptedandDaveLarkin,theaforementionedbusinessesandall thosewhoattendedtheeventand/orbought raffleticketsfortheirwonderfulsupport.

OrganisersoftherecentFundraiserfor RubyatCastlemaine'sBridgeHotelare thrilledtohaveraised$5581throughentry andraffleticketsalesandthepurchaseof beersdonatedbyShedshakerBrewing.

TofindoutmoreaboutPAAG,contact KezatCastlemaineCommunityHealth on54724842oremailreception@cch.

CCHcommunitydevelopmentcoordinator,Kerrily'Kez'Jennings,saidthe CCHteamcouldoffersupportbutitwas importantthatthegroupwasdrivenby membersofthecommunityandtheir visionforseniorsandthemselvesin retirement.

"ThereforetherolePAAGplaysis crucialandwereallyinviteyounger peopletogetinvolvedandhelpshape apositivefutureforourageingcommunity."

anamazingarrayofgoodsandservices generouslydonatedbylocalbusinesses includingCastlemaineTheatreRoyal, HarcourtValleyVineyards,TheVintage Bazaar,HarcourtGeneralStore,Cirkas Hair,NicolaPilonNaturopath, SaffsCafé, SaintFlorian Café, Stoneman’sBookroom, CornerStoreMerchants,TheTeaDispensaryCastlemaine,ValerieAndrewsand SuperHero.

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InauguralPAAGchair,MarilynBennet,andherpartnerandfellowfounding member,IanBraybrook,havedecided tostepbackfromtheirrolestofocuson theirretirementandareencouraging 'newblood'tojointhefriendlygroup.

annualSeniorsFestival.

"Wehavereallyenjoyedourtimewith thegroupandhaveachieved alot,but nowit'stimeforsomeoneelsetostepin andsharetheirideas,"shesaid.

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Akaribarreclassestakethebestofpilates,functional fitnessandyogatobringyouanincrediblelowimpactbut highvalueworkoutthatwillhelpyoufeellonger,stronger andmoreenergetic.Plusit’sfun!Exerciseshouldn’tbe apunishment.Workouttomusic,enjoyheapsofvariety andclassesaredonein45minutes. Ifyouarelookingfor afun,wellbeingfocusedgroup activityinMacedonRangesthatallofthespecialpeople inyourworldcanparticipateinandenjoy,AkariYoga canhelpdevelop ablissfulyogaclasstailoredtosuit yourgroup.Theirsessionsareruninthewelcoming Kynetonstudioandwillsuitallagesandabilities.They’ll guideyouthroughsomegentleyogafollowedbydeep relaxation. Abeautifulexperiencefilledwithloveand intentionthatwillleaveeveryonefeelingamazing.Group bookingsupto14participants. You’llleaveAkariStudiofeelingenergised,empowered andlovingtheskinyou’rein

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It’sallaboutyouisthisyear'sWomen'sHealth Weekmessage.

Partoffeelingempoweredtoprioritiseyourhealthandwellbeingislearningtomake timeforyourself;putyourselfatthetopofyourto-dolist! Toencourageyou,especiallyonthosedayswhenlifehurtleseverythingatyou, GisborneHealthEssentialsinviteyoutoenjoyoneoftheirJiwamuReplenishing ExpressFacialsonthem!Mentionthiseditorialandinjust15minutesthey’llspirityou awayfromthecrazinessandstressofyourdayandhaveyoufeelingrefreshedand restored.

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Lookingforwardtocelebratingyourteam'swininthefinals? VictoriaPolicearewarningyoungpeopleaboutdangersofmiscalculatingtheiralcohol intakeduringlocalfootyfinalcelebrations.

TAChaslaunched TheGearBox, whichtellsthestoryoffivemotorcycle riderswhohaveexperiencedroadtrauma thatwouldhavebeenworse,ifnotfortheir safetygear.

Newdatafrom asurveyofalmost1000 motorcyclistshashighlightedconcerning attitudestowardspeedingandprotective gear.

Thecampaignalsoincludesanin-store exhibitionprogramat anumberofmotorcycleaccessoryretailers,whichdisplays theactualgeartheseriderswerewearing onthedaytheirliveschanged. The campaignwill engage withridersat thosedecisive moments –whetherthat’s before jumpingonthe bike or buyingtheir nextsetofgear –toreiteratethe importance ofprotectingthemselvesonevery ride.

Clubsandparentsinlocalfootballcommunitiesarebeingencouragedtoarrangealternativetransportoptionssoplayerscancelebratewiththeirteammatesandtravelhome safelyfromendofseasonfunctions,reducingtheriskofdrivingwhilstimpaired.

VictoriaPoliceanalysisshows20percentofdriversdetectedovertheprescribedlimit betweenApril2021andMarch2022fellintotheyoungeragebracket.

Miscalculationofalcoholconsumptionhasbeenidentifiedasoneofthemostcommon reasonsgiventopolicebydetectedyoungdrivers.

Asend-of-seasonfootballcelebrationskickoffacrossthestate,policeareactively engagingwithVictorianfootballclubsandleaguestoensureprecautionsareinplaceso thatplayersandsupportersenjoythecelebrationssafely.

aspartof anew campaignurgingtheir fellowriderstogearupeverytimetheyhit theroad.

Thetrendsuggestsmanyareoptingtoriskhaving afew drinksbeforegettingbehind thewheelratherthanremainingsoberorusingalternativetransportwhendrinking –despiteprobationaryandlearnerdriversbeingrequiredtohave azero-alcohollimit.

Policeareremindingyoungdriversthatthepenaltiesfordrinkdrivingaresignificant. Driversagedunder26orsubjecttozerobloodalcoholcontentconditionsreceivean on-the-spot$555fineandsix-monthlicencedisqualificationfor afirstoffence,whilenovicedriversreceiveanon-the-spotfineof$462and athree-monthlicencedisqualification. Moreseriousdrinkdrivingoffencescanresultinfurtherpenaltiesincludingvehicle impoundment,licencecancellationorextensivedisqualification,heftyfines,andevenjail time. Thewarningcomesas161liveshavebeenlostonVictorianroadsthisyear -trending wellabovethefive-yearaverageof153. Policewillcontinueitsroadsafetyfocusoverthecomingweeks,withdrinkanddrug

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Whenitcomestoprotectiveridinggear, nearlyallactiveriderswear ahelmet‘all thetime’(96percent).However,thereport revealedthatjustoverhalf(55percent)of respondentsarewearingpropermotorcycleridingpantseveryride,whilethewearingofbootsoneveryridehasdeclined(76 percentin2020vs68percentin2021). TACresearchshowscontusions,abrasionsandlacerationsarethesecond-most commontypeofinjurysustainedfrom on-roadmotorcyclecrashesinVictoria, behindfracturedlimbs.Overthelastfive years,onaverage,theTAChasreceived around2500motorcyclistclaimsperyear, equatingtoaround$115millionannuallyin compensationandmedicalbills.

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TheGearBox willbesupportedbythe TAC’s ProtectYourEntireBodyonEvery Ride educationcampaign,whichwill re-run thisspring –thehard-hittingcampaign highlightstheshockinginjuriesthatmotorcycleriderscouldavoidbywearingsafety gear.

Atthecentreofthecampaignis afivepartvideoseriesthatwillappearacross digitalmedia,featuringstorieslikeSteve, whosehelmetsavedhimfrom aserious braininjurywhenhecrashedwhileriding withfriends.

Findingsfromanannual2021MotorcycleSafetyMonitorReportbytheTransport AccidentCommissionshowanincrease inrespondentsadmittingtoexceedingthe speedlimitin a60km/hzone(41percent), while45percentconfesstoexceedingthe limitin a100km/hspeedzone.

ThefindingscomeasVictorianmotorcycleridersshareconfrontingstoriesof whenprotectivegearhassavedtheirlives,

ItisopenMonday –Saturday5am10pmandonSundays6am-10pm.

Doesthesightof aratinthegardengive youthecreeps?Itcanget alotworse.The problemrodentscanmoveintoyourcarand dothousandsofdollarsworthofdamageor worsesuchascause afaultthatcouldset yourvehicleonfire.

AgeisnobarrierwhenitcomestogettingyourEuropeannumberservicedatThe

AftereightyearsofsuccessfullylookingaftervehiclesintheirWoodendworkshop, TheGarageWoodendisgetting atwin- TheGarageKyneton. SpecialisinginEuropeancarsandSUVssuchasBMW.Skoda,Mercedes,Porche andAudi,theyfounditwastimetoexpandbuttherewasnoroominWoodendtodoso.

Amechanicattheworkshopsaiditwas thetimeoftheyearwhenratswerelookingforwarmnestingplacesandeveryyear damagewasfoundcausedbytherodents. Thisyeartheproblemis abitmoreextreme. "It's abadyearthisyear,"themechanic said."Butwedoseeitannually." "Theychewwires,whichcanblow acar's computerandthatcouldblowanengine." Withthatinmind,it'sbesttostopthelittle beastsbeforetheystart. Ourmechanickeepshiscarsafebyusingbaitingstationsnearbythevehicle.He beginsdoingthisbeforetheratsbecome activelookingforwinternestingspots.BeforeChristmas,lateFebruaryandthrough autumnarethetimesheusesbaitingstations. Andhesaidifyoudothis,don'tforget bowlsofwater.Thisisneededtobeconsumedbytheratssothebaitactivates. Vehicleownersareadvisedtotakeactionagainstnestingratsnow.Theworst scenarioifratsdodamageis afullyinvolved carfirewhichcouldeasilyflareupin acarportandcause ahousefireaswell.

TheGarage forKyneton

Garage.Theycantakeoldervehiclesrightuptobrandnewoneswithalltheircomplexitieswithoutimpactingthevehicle'swarranty.

CarlsruheRoadhousefillsinthatgap along astretchoftheCalderFreeway whereservicestationsarerare.Ithas provedtobe asightforsoreeyesfor many amotoristwhentheirvehicleisin needof arefuelortheyareinneedof a restor arefuelthemselves!

CarlsruheRoadhouseisjustoffthe CalderFreewayforthatrelaxingbreak fromyourdrive.Goodoldcountry-style roadhousefood, astoretopurchase thoseoddsandendsforyourjourney, plus acleanrestroomwithshowerfacilitiesisallatthetraveller'sdisposal.The fuelareaislargeandthereisplentyof parkingspace,fortrucksincluded. Itcanbeaccessedtravellingnorthon theCalderover abridgefollowingsigns toLancefieldandCarlsruheorwhen travellingsouthviatheoffroadpointingtothosesameareas.It'sonCobb & CoRoad -thenamegiventotheformer CalderHighway.

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Butthere'smorebadnews...thisyear, ratsaresettlingintocarsastheirpreferred coldweatherhomemorethaneversoit seems. OneoftheMacedonRanges'leading mechanicalworkshopshasoverseveral monthsfoundproblemscausedbyratsin numerousvehicles.Someofthevehicles cametotheworkshopbecauseofexistingproblems –andtheywerefoundto becausedbyratschewingwires.Other vehiclesinfor aregularservicerevealed rats'nestsunderthebonnetandthestartof damagecausedbytherodents.

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TheGaragegeneralmanager,AndreaMatthews,saysthattimesforpeople'svehicles tobelookedafterweregetting alittletoolongsoanotherworkshopwastheanswer.A suitablepropertycameupinKynetonandthatmadeuptheirminds. Nowwith11staffinWoodendandlookingtorecruitfurther,TheGarageKyneton shouldbereadytoopenitsdoorstowardstheendofthismonth.Andthat,Andreasays, willmeanmoreopportunitiesforlocalsnotonlytoworkforthembuttogettheirEuropeancarsservicedwithouthavingtoleavetown. "Weget alot ofpeoplefromKynetoncomingtoWoodend,"Andreasays.

20-Tuesday, September6,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS Your OPINIONS@ SENDYOURLETTERSTO:AngelaCrawford(Editor) Ph:54221488 | Email:acrawford@midnews.com.au AC SS e n r ern ur e n ur e n r me rdsre ed urse er n Mus m s n s s e e eduns r n ly ldsym m m les r es M ulded r les u ly mus Femn les n lled r er s ulen re len e e N Amer ns e F nes u l y e r Aummrmednesssdulere nded r er y Add n lus re re ns er rnlumn ssu r Menerd y eruresurnedue A leIsle bb u y rden es s A demy A rds Me l l ur n leen y TODAY’SCROSSWORD NO.9024 S N S A A S P A L L I T C A B E A E L E S E T N A N F E S T E C E E T E A L A E N C N S A S E C T S E T I N S E L S P L A N I E A L E T E L E A N C E A A A S I S T A T E A S E E E N E E L SuperQuizanswers:1.RiddellsCreek. 2.SacredHeartCollege.3.Kyneton.4. Harcourt.5.One.6.Orange.7.Red.8. ound(It’sthegurglingorAsPenguins.9. rumblingnoiseyourstomachmakes!).10. MartinScorsese. Localknowledge (1point)

1.WhereisBarrmBirrmlocated?

Thedecisiontoremovethepropertyreversed acontroversial councillordecisiontorushthepropertyintotheplanagainst councilofficeradvicetheyearbefore.

Presentedvirtuallybyco-hostofChannel10’sStudio10,SarahHarris,the annualawardsattractedmorethan100officesfromaroundAustralia,whosawKen Grechaccepttheprize.

6.Whichofthefollowingcoloursdonot appearinGoogle’stypicallogo:red, green,orange,blueoryellow?

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Feedbackfromthecommunityalsosuggested areviewofthe proposedtownshipboundaryneededtobeundertaken. Councillorsvotedtoremovethe210-hectarepropertyknown asGlenJunorfromtheproposedsettlementboundaryand structureplanlastyear.Thelandat284KilmoreRoadwasthe proposedlaunch-groundfor auniquebiodiversitysensitiveurban designconcepttosetasideonehectareoflandfornatureor community,foreveryhectareofurbandevelopment.

3.InwhichtownisthestoreCamillaon Piperlocated?

Bywinningthisprestigiousaward,Mr Clements,MrGrechandtheteamleftinits wakesomeofthebestfirmsinAustralia, includingsuperstaragentRicSerrao’s propertyjuggernaut Raine &HorneDouble Bay/BondiBeachandRaine &Horne LowerNorthShoreledbyemergingstar principalStuartBourne.

Townshipgrowthwasoneoftheprimaryconcernsraised throughconsultation.

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4.WhichMountAlexandertowniscelebratedforitsapples? (3points)

urnin a lind ird anc fi ld What ahypocriticalorganisationVictoria Policeis!Theyconductanoperationfor pedestriansafetyatKyneton,Woodend andRomsey('Policepatrolpedestrian crossings', MidlandExpress,August30) whileatthesametimeturn ablindeyeto thenon-complianttrafficmanagementand illegalparkingatLancefieldonfarmers marketday.

There’salsonodenyingthatCOVID hasimpacteddemandforpropertiesin Sunbury,Gisborne,Kyneton,Diggers

While IfeelforJoyCarroll('Housing crisishitshome', MidlandExpress,August 30), Ibelievethisproblemhasbeen broughtonbythestategovernment’snew tenancylawsthatgiverentersmorerights thantheownersoftheproperty. Ontopofthat,thevaluationsofpropertiesincentralVictoriaenticethoseproperty ownerstosellthem;releasethestressand retire. Theideathatpeoplewishtomoveto ourshirebutcannotbuyorrentconfuses me.Ifyoucannotaffordtobuyorrentin ourshire,moveto ashirethat youcanafford.Thatiswhatwehadtodobackinthe past.I’msooverthisageofentitlement.

"WehaveJenniferPearceleadingthe chargeatKyneton,mybusinesspartner KenGrechwhosteerstheshipatGisborneandWoodend,andbranchmanager BrendonGrechattheSunburyofficewho alsoplaysanimportantroleinourwider networkinVictoria,"hesaid

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CouncillorsnotedtheGisborneFuturesPhase 3ConsultationReportandendorsedthefurtheractionstoprogressworkto updatethedraftGisborneFuturesplans.

Rest,Woodendandsurroundingareas. Atthebeginningof2020,themedian housepriceinSunburywas$550,000,and nowit’scloserto$650,000 –$700,000.In GisborneandtheMacedonRanges,the medianhousepriceismorethan$1million comparedto$800,000inearly2020.

Raine &HorneSunbury/Gisborne/ Kyneton/DiggersRest/Woodendhasbeen namedthesuperbrand’snumberone ResidentialOfficeforNumberofSalesin Australia. Thisisthefirsttimeanofficefrom Victoriahaswon anationalofficesales awardinthemorethan40-yearhistory oftheRaine &HorneNational Awards.It wonoversomeofthebiggestnamesin Australianrealestate. Thefirm,launchedasRaine &Horne Sunburyin1985,finished ahighlycredible thirdintheResidentialOfficeforDollar Valuecategory. DirectorsRandolphClementsandKen GrechandtheRaine &HorneSunbury/ Gisborne/Kyneton/DiggersRest/Woodendteamwerenamedthesuperbrand’s biggest-sellingofficeinthe2021/2022 financialyear.

About80combinedsubmissionsandsurveyresponses "eitherexpressedconcernwiththelevelofgrowthproposedor wereopposedtofurthertownshipexpansion,"accordingtothe report.

2.TheJuniorChefCompetitionwasheld atwhichlocalschool?

9.‘Borborygmus’canbedescribedas whichofthefollowing:fictionalcreature, typeofsoil,old-fashionedinsult, asound, or aburrowing creature? (3points)

Mr ClementssaidbeingnamedNumber OnenationallyasRaine &Horne’s bestResidential Office forNumberof Saleswasalso asignificantrecognition ofthe tirelesseffortsoftheexperienced managersateachofthefirm’sofficelocations.

lfr d a ri io South ank IattendedtheVCAT hearingreported inthe Express recently('Hangarschallenged', June28)andheard asomewhat differentversion ofthe case. Thechallenge byresidents(the VCAT applicants)was toadevelopmentof approximately 27ofthe34hangarsat KynetonAirfield,whichtheresidentswere concernedhadanillegalstatusforupto 20years becausetheywerebuiltwithout planningpermits. TheKynetonresidents’“lengthyin volvement”(asreported)wastorepeatedly askthecounciltoconductanofficialplanningprocessbecausethecouncil “didnot intendtopursueretrospective approval” (asreported), althoughitwasapparently legallycompulsorytodoso. Thecouncil dideventuallyhold aretro spectiveplanningprocess,butthecouncil andKynetonAeroClubthenapparently tookthepositionthatthelargeincreasein thenumberofhangarswithoutplanning permitsattheairfieldwasprotectedonall importantplanningissuesfrom residents’ objectionsbyanexisting-userightcertified by aCertificateofCompliance,whichthe councilissued. Itwasthelegalpositionoftheresidents thattheexistinguserightdidnot include asecond righttodevelopthesiteprotectedfromresidents’objectionsonany non-compliance issuesin relationtothe planningscheme. Inthehearing,theVCATpresident clarifiedthattheCertificateofCompliance’sexisting-userightwasnotprotectiveagainstnon-complianceobjections inthe waythecouncilandaeroclubhad assumed. Contrarytothe Express report,theresi dentshaveapparentlyalwaysrecognised theexistinguserightatthesite,asthey specificallyre-confirmedinthehearing. Theyhave,however,beenobjectingto whattheyclaimisthechronicallegedly illegaldevelopmentoftheairfieldforupto twodecadesbecausesome27hangars werebuiltwithout,intheirview,thelegally requiredformalplanningapproval,with neighbourscalculatingthatthehangars accommodatedsomethinglike1800per centmoreresidentplanesactiveabove theirresidences.

FollowingthelatestGisborneFuturesconsultationreport, councillorsvotedtoendorsethedraftboundaryforfurtherinvestigation.

Moun tainDistilling will un dergo a $1.2 milli on expans io ns upportedby theReg ional JobsFund Theboos tise xp ec te dt oc reate17 newfull-t ime jobs, inc ludi ngwarehous ing andlo gistics, produc td evelopmentan dm arket ing. Nestled in Ne wG is borne, th ei nnovative distill erymakesaward- winning modern spiri ts, includinggin us in g foraged ingredient sa nd as ingl e-malt that’s scienti fic ally eng in ee redto mimi ct hefl avour profil eo fb arrelagedwh isk y. Theexpan sion is expecte dt ob e co mpl et ein2 02 4w it hn e w ,s pe cia lis edequ ip mentke yt ot he company’s evolu tio n. A1 500- litre stil lw ill mak em ore tha n12t ime st hecurren tv olumeof the com pany’s sig natureMounta in Gin ,i nfused wit hf lavoursof pine needlesandmount ain pepperberry. An ewbrewhous es ys te mw ill be abletoproduc em oreproductsmore eff icie ntly . Bottling, la bel ling andpackag ing equ ipm ent wi llalso brin ga llstage s of pr oduct ion in houseforthe firs t time Th ei ncreased cap ac ity means th e company’s int ernationallyawarded productscanmeet th eg rowing demandfro mn ew expo rtmarkets ,i nclud ing the Un it ed Ki ngdom ,C anada andth eU ni tedStates. An ew ’d isti llerydoor’ wi lldraw more visi tor st ot here gion, prov idi ng at as ting exp er ien ce th at includ es meet ing themakers an dap roduc tion factorytour –w hilesoaking in beaut ifu lm ou nt ain views.

10.Whodirectedthe2004film TheAviator starringLeonardoDiCaprio?

MacedonRangesShireCouncildoesnotintendtoinclude furtherareasintheproposedtownboundaryforGisborne.

Raine &Hornelocalsnationalwinners

CouncillorRobGuthriemade apointtoinclude"thatthese areasmaybemodifiedsubjecttofurtherworkontheplanwith nofurtherareastobeincluded".

5.HowmanycouncillorsrepresentMount Alexander’sTarrengowerWard? Generalknowledge (1point)

ThelocalRaine &Horneteamhasthe excellentresolveanddrivetoachievethe bestresultsfortheirclients,andoverthe past12months,mostofthesalesagents haveachievedpersonalbests.

Distillery’s$1.2M expansion

7.ThenationalflagofSwitzerlandfeatures acrossonwhatcolouredbackground?

8.Claymationchildren’stelevisionprogram Pingu stars afamilyofwhatkindof creature?

StMary’sSchoolinCastlemaine is aplacethatinspirestheminds ofyounglearnersthroughan educationalprocessbasedon currentresearchand ahighly engaging contemporarylearning environment. Theextensive‘greenspace’ provides asensual,emotional andconsciousconnectiontothe land,airandsky.Theschool takesadvantageoftheecological connectionavailableinitsnatural outdoorareasfilledwithbird life,mini-beasts,chickens,and expansivegardensincluding kitchengardenspaces.The accessibilitytothisenvironmental connectionis aprimarycontext andnecessityin aculturewith anemergingreductionofgreen space. Theexperienceandpromotion ofsustainablepracticesisa criticalaspectoftheeducational philosophyatStMary’s. SuccessandflourishingatSt Mary’sbeginswithbelongingand relationships.Childrenlearnto workhardwithsubjectspecific knowledgeandskillsfordeep understanding,proficiencyandapplication. Withlearningandimprovementasthegoal,thereisno needformotivationalstickers,ribbonsorstudentofthe week.Achievementcomesfromeffort,andthoughfailure canbedisappointing,itcanbesurvived.TheviewatSt

Mary'sisthatqualitytransferrablelearningisconstructed fromtheerrorswemake,challengingandstretchingour currentskillsandknowledge. Theschool'sprofessionalstaffhas acommitmentto ongoingstudyanddevelopmentinapplyingthescienceof learning,neuroscience,systemsdesign,sociologyandthe 6GlobalCompetenciestoourpractice. IfyouwouldliketohearmoreaboutStMary'sinnovative learningcommunity,feelfreetophonethewelcoming administrationstafftoorganise atour. StMar y’sSchool NewhamPrimar ySchool K N 2 6 6 6 0 3 KN266455 1271RochfordRd, NewhamP:(03)54270235 E:newham.ps@education.vic.gov.au www.newhamps.vic.edu.au TAKINGENROLMENTS Excellence: Resilience, Unity, Responsibility, Respect

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, September6,2022-21 Timeto ENROLfor2023 NewhamPrimarySchoolisnestledinthesmall townshipofNewhamonly aninekilometretriptrip fromthecentreofWoodendand18kilometresfrom Kynetonviathefreeway.Asthetownshipanditsstudent populationissmall,Newhamisabletocaterformore studentsfromoutsideitsschoolzone.Membersofthe teamatNewhampridethemselvesonbeingableto provide astudentpopulationwhoknoweachotherwellin oftensmallerclasssizes. Theycanoffer aprimary-yearsonly,dedicatedbus serviceleavingtheKynetondepotdaily.The48-seater busweavesitswaythroughtheschoolzone,northof Newhamtownship,pickingupandsettingdownatregular stopsalongtheway.Studentsareseatedandseat-belted forthejourney.NewhamPrimarySchoolstudentsliving outsidetheschoolzoneareabletoavailthemselvesof theschoolbusservicefor asmallfeeeachterm.Please enquireatNewhamPStofindoutthecloseststoptoyou. Goalongtotake atouroftheschool.Ifyoulikea welcomingandvalues-orientedapproachtoschooling, NewhamPrimarySchoolhaswhatyouarelookingfor. Malmsbur yPrimar ySchool MalmsburyPrimarySchool'svaluesareintegraltofostering andbuilding aschoolcommunitythatissafe,supportive, welcomingandoneinwhicheveryonehasanopportunity togrow.MalmsburyPrimaryisdedicatedtoinspiringyoung peopletobecomepassionateparticipantsintheirfutureand goodcitizensintheircommunity.Theschoolencourages leadershipandpersonalgrowththrough arangeofclassroom, community,creativeandenvironmentallearningopportunities. Theschoolcommunitysetshighexpectations,academically andbehaviourally,toenablestudentstodevelopasadaptable, inquiring,creative,courageousandenvironmentallyaware individualswhorespectandcelebratedifferencesinothers.The teamatMalmsburybelieveseveryonehastherighttofeelsafe, happyandbeabletoembraceandnurture acultureofwellbeing astheystrivetobethebesttheycanbe.Tomakeenrolment enquiries,orfindoutmoreaboutwhatMalmsburyPrimary Schoolhastooffer,call54232284oremailmalmsbury.ps@ education.vic.gov.au (Seeadvertpage22)

HighviewCollege

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TheHighviewCollegeschooluniformhasbeen designedbystudents.Theywearitwithpride becauseitiscomfortableandcontemporary. Uniformexpectationsarerelevanttotheworld ofwork,toeverystudentbuilding asenseof belongingandtoeverystudentbeingequally confidenttobe‘atthetable’andtominimise peerpressure.Learningismultifacetedand self-managementcanbeoneofthebiggest challengesduringadolescence. Having aschooluniformdoesnotdenyan individual’srighttoexpressthemselves,orto exploretheiridentity.Itdoeshowever,teach studentshowtofulfilmultiplerolesintheirlives:the worldoflearning,thecontextofworkand avarietyof recreationalsettings.

KN266408 EnrolNow LawsonParade Castlemaine Vic3450 T. 03 5479 1111 castlemaine.sc@education.vic.gov.au CastlemaineSecondaryCollege warmlywelcomes interestedfamilies tocontacttheCollegeforinformation about enrolmentfor 2023 CSCis avibrantcommunityschool. We offer innovativeteachingandlearningpracticeshelping studentstoreachtheirfullpotential,andour broad,diversecurriculumandwellbeingservices. Checkoutourwebsiteforfurtherdetails. csc.vic.edu.au KN26 6650 Ourschoolcommunity sets high expectations, academically andbehaviourally,toenableourstudents to develop as adaptable,inquiring, creative, courageous,andenvironmentally awareindividualswho respectand celebratedifferencesin others. Malmsbury PrimarySchoolbelieveseveryone hasthe right to feel safe, happy and beabletoembrace and nurture aculture of wellbeing as theystrivetobethe best they canbe. We offer: • Awarm,welcomingschoolcommunitywhereeverychildis supportedtoachieve theirbest • Teachers,Staff,and acommunity that iscentredonand celebratesthe individualneeds of students • CurrentSpecialistSubjects-VisualArts,PerformingArts, PhysicalEducation,Japanese/Auslan, • Small ClassSizes • OnsiteOutsideofSchoolHours Care • Fostering strong communityconnection and involvement ormore n orm t onorto rr n e s hool to r ont t o r r n p l Tr s oolon 42 22 4 Respect Responsibility Honesty Inclusiveness EnrolNow MalmsburyPrimarySchool KN266622/K

Wearingnavybluesocksdoesnotinspirelearning;It doeshoweverovertlydemonstrateregardforshared expectations,forthecommitmentbeingmadeby teachersandforthemselvesasvaluedmembersofthe collegefamily. HighviewCollegestudentsknowhowtointeract respectfully,withhumilityandwithconfidence.Having auniformcontributestothedevelopmentthosesocial virtuesinadolescence. Theyearsbetweenages13-17representthemost vulnerableperiodforyoungpeople.Having auniform insecondaryschoolcancurbpressureanddelaypoor lifechoices.Having auniformandclearexpectations abouthowitiswornistheschool'sgifttoHighview studentsandtotheirparents.

“Whenyoungpeopleknowthattheirschooldaywillendin theirpursuitsofpassion,theyfeelmotivatedtodothework thatneedstobedonetoearntheprivilegeofrepresenting theschoolorjoiningwithlike-mindedpeersinactivitiesof theirchoice.

theSchool. “Afterlongperiodsofbeingsociallyisolated,weare findingourco-curriculumprogramisreallyhelpingto facilitatesocialconnectionofstudentsofdifferentages whosharesimilarinterests. “Whetherstudentsareplayinganinstrument,writing aplay,singingtogether,playing asportor fundraising, theyarebuildingrapportandstrongprofessional relationshipswiththeirteachersandoneanotheroutside theclassroom. “Asstudentsbegintogainsomepost-COVID momentumintheirlives,itiscrucialthatwemaintain highexpectationsandgivestudentsfreedomtopursue theirpassionsratherthanfittingtheminto

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“Duringremotelearningperiods,itwasourco-curriculum programindrama,sport,music,personaldevelopmentand hobbiesthatstudentsmissedthemost,anditiswhatthey haveflockedbacktothisyear,"MrMartinsaid.

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Thefull-timereturntotheclassroomthisyearhas beensurprisinglychallengingforsomestudents,and thekey,saysGirtonGrammarSchool’sHeadofStudent Engagement,MrDavidMartin,isallowingstudentsto immerseintheirpassions.

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“Theco-curriculumprogramfostersrelationships betweenstudents,teachers,andparentswithintheGirton communityandhelpscreate apositiveconnectednessto

“OurstudentsloveputtingontheirGirtonsportskitsand takingtothebasketball,volleyball,netballorothercourts. Werecentlyhadmorethan500studentsperforminour JuniorandSeniorSchoolMusicalEnsembleconcertsatthe Ulumbarratheatre.It’swonderfultohavethesethingsback inthelivesofyoungpeople.

“AtGirton,allseniorschoolstudentsarerequiredto undertaketwoco-curriculumactivities,nurturingpersonal growththroughparticipationin avarietyofactivities.

amould “Iam soproudofthedevotionthatourstaffshowto ourstudentsbyrunningourco-curriculumprogramand witharoundfiftyactivitiesonoffer,everyGirtonstudent findstheirplaceofbelongingwithintheschool." GirtonGrammarSchool CO -CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES Developlife-long passions withmorethan50co-curricular activitiestochoose from ACADEMICOUTCOMES CentralVictoria’s strongest cohort-wide VCEresults 31.76%ofour 2021 Year12 VCEstudents ranked in the top10%oftheState Gir tonrankedasthe4thmostsuccessfulregional schoolinVictoriafor VCEresults To findoutmore,or to seetheschool, contactourRegistraron54413114 or viaemail:registrar@gir ton.vic.edu.au. orseeourwebsite: www.gir ton.vic.edu.au EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE World renownedemotional intelligenceeducation preparesstudents forpositive professionalandpersonal relationships FULFILL YO UR C HILD ’S POTENTIAL ASPIRE TOST AR ENQUIRENOW FO RY EAR 7, 2023 KN266665

Hesaidschoolsneedtofindasmanyreasonsaspossible forstudentstolovebeingbackatschool,andthisyear,the Girtonco-curriculumprogramhasbeenmorevaluablethan everbefore.

24-Tuesday, September6,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS Timeto ENROLfor2023 OlivetChristianCollegehasbeen establishedformorethan40yearsandis avibrant,non-denominationalfoundation toyear10schoollocatedatCampbells Creek.Theycurrentlyrunbusesfromas farawayasMaryboroughandKangaroo FlatinBendigotogivemorestudentsthe opportunitytoattend. OlivetChristianCollegehas ahistoryof being acaring, familyfriendlysmallschool thatprovides aChristianbased,wellroundededucationforitsstudents. AtOlivettheybelievethateducationis muchmorethanobtainingknowledge. AtOlivetknowledgeisunderpinnedby wisdomandgoodcharacterwiththe aimthateachstudentiswellprepared forlife.Theyplace ahighvalueon ensuringstudentsachievesoundliteracy andnumeracyskillstoprovide asolid foundationforallfuturelearningand educationalengagement. As aChristianschool,theyseektowork withparentsandguardianstodevelop principled,thoughtful,andanalyticalyoung peoplepreparedtotake apurposefulplace inthecommunity. Olivetisanidealplacewhereyourchild cangrow,learn,andthrivein asafesecure environment.Olivethas ahistory ofbeing acaring,familyfriendlysmallschoolthat provides aChristianbased,well-rounded educationforitsstudents.Eachstudentis nurturedandencouragedtoachievetheir potential,whilelearninginanatmosphere wheretheyareseen,known,andvalued. Atsecondaryschoollevel,Olivet continuestobuildonthesolidfoundation thathasbeenlaiddownintheprimary years.Whenstudentsmoveonintheir educationoroutintotheworkforce,they have ahistoryofbeingwellpreparedto taketheirplaceinsocietyandtobea positiveinfluence. (Seeadvertpage25) Exercisethoselittlegreycells!OlivetChristianCollege Lifelonglearningasanadulthasmanybenefits.Justforexample,ithelpskeepyour mindactiveassistsinimprovingyourbrainhealthandmemory,increasesyourmental wellbeingandhappiness. MacedonRangesFurtherEducationCentremanager,MonicaSmyreksaysthat learningorundertaking aregularhobbyin agrouphelpsfosterconnectionwithothers. MRFECisrunning awiderangeofleisureandlifestyleclassesthatincludepottery,art, taichiandyoga.Termfourwillfeaturesomeone-offworkshopsincludingselfdefence forwomenandChristmasthemefloristryandpotteryclasses. Also,onofferareclassestoassistsoleandsmallbusinessownersaswellasthose lookingforcareerdevelopment.Bookkeeping,computerskills,XeroandExcelare someofthemorepopularofferingsavailable.Forthoselookingforskillsforwork, MRFECoffersbaristaskills,firstaidtrainingandRSA. MRFECis asmallnot-for-profitsupportingourcommunityintheMacedonRanges withfriendlylearningopportunities. TermfourbeginsthefirstweekinOctoberwithenrolmentsopeningonlineonthe September26. Gisborne PrimarySchool 41 PrinceStreet, Gisborne P: (03)54282022 E: gisborne.ps@education.vic.gov.au gisborneps.vic.edu.au KN266399 Caringhearts.... Caringminds.... Caringactions.... TAKINGENROLMENTS As aLearnLocalorganisation,weoffer thecommunitycoursestoassistwith adultlife-longlearning,furtherstudy andemployment. ComputerSkills Bookeeping Xero Digitaldevice skills Floristry Barista FirstAid FoodHandling RSA Improveyour english Seeavailablecoursesandenrolonlineatwww.mrfec.netau 12HamiltonSt,GisborneVIC3437ph:54283799 email:enquiries@mrfec.net.au TaiChi Yoga Meditation Speakerseries Specialevents Drawing Watercolour Photography Pottery Macrame CareerdevelopmentSkillsforworkWellbeing &CommunityArts &Crafts MacedonRanges FurtherEducationCentre KN266415Term Open26thSep4Enrolmentstember KN26 6684 At Hesket we are Respectful, Responsible and we Tr yOur Best Romsey Rd,Hesket P:54270330 www.hesketps.vic.edu.au Greatthingshappen insmallp laces

LangleyPrimar ySchool Springishereandasweshakeoffwinterandembarkon anewseason, everyoneatLangleyPrimarySchoolisfeelingthatitsgreattobeoutside. Just10minutesfromKynetonCBD,LangleyPrimaryschoolhasallofthe specialbenefitsthatcanbeprovidedby asmallandsupportive,family-oriented educationalenvironment.Forthoseplanningtostartschoolin2023,moving to aprimaryschoolis abigstep,andtheyaimtomakethisassmoothand positiveaspossible,byprovidinganindividualisedtransitionprogramduring October,NovemberandDecembertosuityourpreschoolchild'sneeds.The schoolprovides arangeofenrolmentandsupportoptionsforchildrenwith diverselearning.Allstudentshaveindividuallearningplansand adifferentiated curriculumalignedwithVictorianCurriculum.LPSalsohasexplicitteaching programsfordevelopingessentialskillsinliteracy,numeracyandinquiry,all ofwhichprogressivelyadvanceateachyearlevel. Auniqueaspectofthe programistheWAVESCareProgramwhichoffersageandstagerelated approachestostudentwellbeinganddevelopment.Studentsalsotakepartin variedprogramsincludingsport,music,visualandperformingartsthevisiting mobilelibraryvanaswellasmanyotherco-curricularopportunities. K N 2 6 6 4 4 8 E n r o l m e n t s W e l c o m e LangleyPr imar yS ch oo l growing and learning together Respect fu lR esponsibl eC our ag eous Ki nd RSD38Redesdale RoadLangley(Parsell &Kyneton/Heathcote Rd) Ph:54234125 Principal:FrancesLangenberg www.langley.ps@vic.edu.au KN266526 Christianeducationinthe heart of CampbellsCreek FOUNDATION TO YEAR10 |SMALL CLASSSIZES| CARINGCHRISTIANNATURE College ownedbuses run dailyfrom Maldon ,Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat , Strathﬁeldsaye,Maryborough viaCarisbrook&Newstead. Callin to seeus -School ToursbyAppointment Wedon'tapologiseforbeingasmallschool, it'sabonus! KN265991 89 Main Road,CampbellsCreek(nearCastlemaine) P: 5472 3817| E: admin@olivet .vic.edu.au Principal: Mr StevenNicholas Prepwww.olivet.vic.edu.au –Primary–Secondary (Est 1979)

MacedonPrimarySchoolisexcitedtoinvitefamilies ofprospectivestudentstotheschoolandcommunity for atourwithprincipalMatthewForrest. Ontheprivatetouryouwillhave achanceask questionsandseetheschoolandprogramsin action.MPSiscommittedtoproviding awell-rounded educationthatmeetstheneedsofeachstudent.You willgetthechancetovisitMiddleGullyreserve,thefive acrebushlandreserve,andthemostrecentaddition totheschool'sfacilities,thenewLibraryLearningHub whichprovidesstudentsatMacedonPrimarySchool acontemporaryanddynamiclearningenvironmentto engageandinspire. MacedonPrimaryboasts alongandproudhistory ofprovidinghighqualitylearningopportunitiesfor children.Theteachersworkincloseknitteamsand strivetocontinuallyimprovetheirpracticetosupport theemotionalandacademicgrowthofallstudents. Theschool'slearningcommunityisguidedbythe schoolmotto,“caring,sharing,learning”andtheypride themselvesontheirsupportivecultureandcontinuous endeavourforexcellence. AtMacedonPrimarySchool,theenvironmentplays animportantroleinbringingthecurriculumtolife. Studentsareregularlyimmersedintheirbushland surroundingswhichplayanactiveroleininspiring andsettingthetonefortheireducationalexperiences. Theschoolweekincludesregularteaching,learning andplayinMiddleGullyReservewherestudents, supportedbyteachersand parentcommittee,takepartin anumberofexciting initiativeslinkedtooutsideexperts.Someofthe activitiesincludemonitoringthewaterqualityinthe dam,regularlytendingtothegarden,trackingand photographinglocalwildlifeandlearningaboutlocal indigenoushistorythroughimmersioninthebush. Thisisallcomplimentedbyanextensivecamping andoutdooreducationprograminwhichstudentslearn ySchool

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aboutteamwork,responsibilitythenaturalsurroundings whiledevelopingtheirresilience. Theteamattheschoollookforwardtomeetingyou andworkingcloselywithallfamilieswhobecomea partoftheMacedonPrimarySchoolcommunity. MacedonPrimar

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26-Tuesday, September6,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS Timeto ENROLfor2023 TyldenPrimar ySchool Ithasbeen abusytimerecentlyatTylden,withstudentsatalllevelsbeingengagedina well-structuredcurriculumprogramand awiderangeofextracurricularactivities. Inspiteofthewetandwinteryweather,seniorstudentshavetrainedandcompeted successfullyininterschoolbasketballandathleticsthisterm,makingexcellentuseofthe brand-newbasketballcourtandthespaciousTyldenoval. Meanwhile,theprepstudentsachievedtheirfirst100daysofschoolinearlyAugust. TheycelebratedthismilestonewiththeirteacherandtheirgradesixBigBuddies,working alldayonactivitiesbasedaroundthenumber100.TheBigBuddyprogramprovidespeer mentoringforstudentsintheirfirstyearofschool.Itisoneofthemanywaysinwhich TyldenPrimarymakesnewstudentsfeelwelcomeandincluded,andhelpseasethe transitionfromkindergartentoprimaryschool. TheStephanieAlexanderKitchenGardenProgramhasbeenbusy,eveninthesecold wintermonths.Thekitchenhasbeen ahiveofactivity,withchildrenpreparingsome deliciousandwarmingwinterlunches,withmulti-culturalmenuitems.Theyalsohada visitfrompastrychefElizaMoore,whoinstructedthestudentson avariety ofbaking techniquesandthepreparationof aspecialrecipe.Elizais apaststudentfromTyldenPS anditwaswonderfultohaveherbackatschool. TheannualTylden’sGotTalenteventheldlastmonthsawstudentsofallagesprepare theirperformancesindependentlyandperformtoanenthusiasticaudience.Theprogram includedinstrumental,vocal,dance,comedyanddramaitemsandprovedthatTyldenPS doesindeedhavetalent! Ifyouhave achildbeginningschoolin2023,orareconsidering achangeofschool,now is agreattimeto comeandseeallthatTyldenPrimaryhastooffer.TyldenPScurrently hasaround125students,butthereisalwaysroomforonemore! ContacttheprincipalLeeMacDonaldon54248244toarrange aschooltour. StAmbrose ParishPrimar ySchool StAmbroseParishPrimarySchoolWoodendpromotesdispositionsforlearningina welcomingenvironmentplannedtoenablestudentvoice,encourageproblemsolving andexploration,learning,creativityandinquirybuildingon: •Curiosity •Engagement •Optimism •Resilience •Kindness •Creativity Together,childrenandadultssettheemotionalandsocialtoneoftheenvironmentto createwarmandtrustingrelationshipswherechildrenaregiventhetimeandsupport theyneedtoflourishandtoexcelintheirlearning. It'snowtimetoenrolfor2023.Andremember,off-sitebeforeandafterschoolcareis available. Toarrange aschooltourphoneoremailprincipalBronwynPhillipson54271285or principal@sawoodend.catholic.edu.au K N 2 6 6 5 1 4 KN266682 INSPIRE | ENGAGE | TRANSFORM 18 Templeton Street | WOODEND | P: 03 54271285 www.sawoodend.catholic.edu.au KynetonHighSchoolEnrolmentpacksforYear 72 023havebeendeliveredto primaryschoolsforYear 6s tudentswhohaveindicatedtheywillattendKHS nextyear.Ifyouhaven'treceivedonepleasecontacttheTransition Coordinatoratyourprimaryschool(governmentschools)orcontactKHS (independent &C atholicschools). Forenrolmentsinotheryearlevels,pleasecontactKynetonHighSchoolto arrang eat ourandpre-enrolmentinterview.Wearealsotakingbookingsfor Principal'sToursonWednesdaysat9.30am. Forquestionsaboutenrolment,pleasecontacttheschoolofficeon54211100 orkyneton.hs@education.vic.gov.au. Enro lN owfor2023! KN266633/K

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Limited vacancies availablefor Years7-12,2023. ContacttheCollegeRegistrarforenrolmentenquiriesordownload yourenrolmentapplicationformviatheCollegewebsite. Don’tmiss ournextCollegeTour:11October,bookingsareessential. SacredHeart CollegeKyneton www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.au T:54211200E:dlawrence@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, September6,2022-27 Timeto ENROLfor2023 CastlemaineSteinerSchool SacredHeartCollegeKyneton CastlemaineSteinerSchoolandKindergartenoffers adynamiceducation,fromkinderto yeareight.ThenationallyaccreditedSteinercurriculummeetsthedevelopmentalneeds ofstudents,providing abalanceofacademic,artistic,andpracticallearningexperiences. Through acontemporarySteinereducationstudentsareguidedtostepauthenticallyinto theworldwith awell-directedinternalcompass,creativeandcriticalthinkinganddeep connectiontocountry. ThisyeartherearesomeexcitingchangesforCSSK.Theschoolhaswelcomed anew PrincipalNerridaJohnson,andnearlycompleted anewscience,designandtechnology resourcecentre,includinglaboratory,artandmultimediafacilitiesforthesenioryears programatyearssevenandeight. SenioryearsatCSSKprovide agreatoptionto springboardintosecondaryeducation within asmall,welcominglearningenvironment.Inadditiontoworkingwiththeirclass teacher,studentsengagewithspecialistteachersformaths,science,French,art,drama, musicandoutdooreducation.OngraduatingfromclasseightatCSSKstudentscan continueintotheSteinerstreamatCastlemaineSecondaryCollegeormoveintoyearnine atoneofthemanyhighschoolsincentralVictoria. Forfamiliesinterestedinlearningmore,thenextschooltourwillbeFridaySeptember9 at11.30amplus asenioryearsinformationeveningonTuesdaySeptember 6at7.30pm. PleasecontactenrolmentsofficerTraceyRobertsonon54792000orTraceyr@cssk.vic. edu.auforbookingsandfurtherinformationorvisitwww.cssk.vic.edu.au SacredHeartCollegeKynetonis aCatholicsecondaryschoolintheMercytradition, offering acaringandsafelearningenvironment. Thecollegeisabsolutelycommittedtoeducatingthewholeperson,toensurethatthe youngpeopleintheircareflourishacademically,spiritually,socially,psychologically,and physically. Organisedintotwosub-schools,theheadsofjunior(Years7-9)andsenior(Years 10-12)schoolsoverseethegrowthofthestudentexperience,with aparticularfocuson wellbeing. Thesemembersofstaffworkinpartnershipwithparentsandalongsidetheclassroom teachers,withtheultimateaimofnurturingeachstudenttoreachtheirpotential. ArangeofsubjectsandexperiencesareofferedtothoseinYears 7and8,allowing anopportunitytodevelopskillsandknowledgeacrossmanyareas.InYear9,students beginmakingsomesubjectchoicesinlinewiththeirinterests.

Thesenioryears(Years10-12),provide amoreadultandindividualisedlearning environmentwherestudentsformcollaborativerelationshipswithpeersandteachers. Studentsareencouragedtostriveforexcellenceintheiracademicandvocational studiesandareoffered achoiceofpathwaystosuittheirvariouslearningstylesand futureaspirations.

Theschoolencouragesencourageallthoseinthelocalcommunitycurrently consideringoptionsfortheirchildren’ssecondaryjourneytolearnmoreaboutthe diverseeducationalofferingsofSacredHeartCollegeKyneton,byvisitingtheCollege website:shckyneton.catholic.edu.au,orattendingoneoftheirregularcollegetours(see theenrolmentpageoftheCollegewebsiteforfurtherinformationandbookings).They inviteyoutocontacttheCollegeRegistrar,DeniseLawrence,todiscusstheavailability ofplacesfor2023,andifyouhaveanygeneralenrolmentenquiries

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MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, September6,2022-29 MI DLAND PROPERTY &Living realestate .com.au Property: Beautifullyrestoredwith stunning gardens Address: 115Gingell Street,Castlemaine Price: $1,950,000 -$2,145,000 Agent: JellisCraig Contact: CaroleLenander 0401 472346 LeahPanos 0466 878214 Express MI A

Equallyimpressiveisaninteriorthatseamlesslyblendsperiodfeatureswiththevery bestofmodernlivingcourtesyof athoughtful,stylishandmeticulousrenovationand extension. Theoriginalhomeopensto abeautifullypresentedwide,centralhallwaywith captivatinghighceilings,dadopanellingandpolishedfloorboards.Fanningoffthe hallwayarethebedroomsand acosysittingroomwithfireplaceandbuilt-incabinetry. Thesecondbedroomhasbuilt-inrobes;thethirdwithbuilt-inrobesand astately fireplace.Thepremiersuiteisimpressivewithfrenchdoorstothegarden, agenerous walk-inrobe,chicensuiteandwithhybridworkheretostay,thecustom-designedoffice withseparateentrymakesworkingfromhome abreeze. Thefamilybathroomisbothvisuallyappealingandsuperblyfunctional. Select afinewinefromyourprivatewinecellarthensitback,relaxandentertainin yoursound-proofedhomecinema,surroundsoundand3mwidescreenmakingmovie

viewinganexceptionalexperience.Fromthestreetthehomeappearstoconsistofone levelbutthethoroughlycontemporary,double-glazedrearextensionboastsfree-flowing familyspaces;thespaciouslivingareaboasting acraftsman-builtstonefireplace. Featurewindows,wallsofglassandhighceilingsdeliverrefinedyetlight-filled,relaxed livingthatopensto adelightfulalfrescopatio.Thekitchenispuredelight.Thewarmth ofredgumbenchtopshighlightinggleamingall-whitecabinetryandpremiumquality stainlesssteelappliances. Gravelpathsmeanderthroughfullyirrigatedterracedgardens,showcasing Mediterraneanstyleplantings,fishpond,yourownshirazvineyard(60vines),almost everytypeoffruittree,plusmorethanonedozenolivetrees …youreallycouldbein Tuscany!

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Sittingproudlyon atranquil2065M2(.5acre)blockinthehighlysought-afterGingell Streetenclave,PangbourneisundoubtedlyoneofCastlemaine’sfinestproperties. Closetoeverythingyetboastingprivacy,thisis apropertywithpanache;instantly seductiveandcompelling. AsuperbexampleofVictorianarchitecture,weatherboard andiron,Pangbournewasbuiltinthe1880sandsetagainstanimpressivebackdropof Tuscan-styled,landscapedterracedgardens.

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Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Land 295sqm approx Price $850,000

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Redesdale At theend of theroadlies this wonderfulhomethathas allthe elementsofacountryretreat with uninterrupted viewsof the Campaspe Riverand landscapebeyond. Entering thehome, you areimmediately awareofthe abundance of naturallightfloodingthe open plan living area.The feeling of theoutsidebeing drawningives acalming andrestful qualityto theroom. Awoodheater, splitsystemand ceiling fans take care of year-round comfortlevels.Awell-appointedkitchen hasplentyof storage,workspace andahandy mobile unitforextrapreparea. Furtherfeaturesincludealarge 12m x7.4m workshop/shedwith power, toilet,concretefloor,woodheaterand bar. Over 100,000 litresof waterstorage,abore, coveredvegetablebins,white wisteria coveredgazebos andNBN 3 a 1 b 4 c

Thisstunning property is oneofKyneton’s bluestonetreasures craftedinthe19th centurybyartisansand recently transformed whilst staying true to itsorigins. Upon entering,the crispwhite finishes complement thebluestone wallswithhandmadebrick detailing.Theopen plan layout offers flexibility,upstairsfeaturing exposedraftersandviewsof Kyneton’s heritage buildings. Outsideina separate building isthekitchen with smartEuropeanappliancesand bathroom.Off street parking from therearlaneway. Currently usedas an inspiring creative space or alternativeusesare manywithCommercial Zoning being a passiveinvestment,short term accommodationora privatetown residence(STCA). 1 a 1 b 1 c

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Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Land 3,428 sqmapprox Price $750,000 -$795,000 Carole Lenander 0401472346

'The Stables'60Ebden Street Kyneton

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MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, September6,2022-31 MIDLANDPROPERT Y& LI VING Property: Three bedrooms, twobathrooms,outdoor entertainingwithpool Address: 52 Mitchell Street,Malmsbury Price: $780,000 -$820,000 Agent: Raine &Horne Kyneton Contact: Jennifer Pearce 5422 2678 /0427422508 E:jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au Qualitybuiltby alocalmasterbuilder,thisweatherboardbeautyon1037m2(approx.), isperfectlypositionedin apeacefulstreetwithsereneviews,surroundedbyestablished trees,landscapedgardens,andlushgreenery.Withtheinclusionof adrive-through garageplus a6×6mdoublegarage/shedintherear,therewillbenoshortageofstorage spaceorcar/caravanaccommodation.Situatedjust ashortwalkfromtheprimaryschool andthevillagecentrewhereyoucanindulgeinthelocaleateriesandgetcaughtupin thetranquillityoftheMalmsburyBotanicalGardensandthecommunityitself. Thisqualityhomecomprisesopen-plannedliving,threespaciousbedroomswithbuilt-in robes, awalk-inrobeandanensuiteinthemaster.Thehomeconsistsof acentralwood heaterandreversecyclesplitsystemensuringallyear-roundcomfortandrelaxation. Thetasteful,yetsizablehostesskitchenincludesqualitystainlesssteelappliances anew Bellingthreeovendualfuelstove,stonebenchtops awalk-inpantrythathasbeenwell thought-outanddesignedformaximumstorageandpracticality.Modernbathroomwith largesoakingbath. Resort-styleoutdoorlivingand agreatundercovercabanabarbecueareatorelaxby themineralpool.Thishomewasbuiltforentertainingwithfamiliesandfriendsinmind. Otherbenefitsinclude45,000litrerainwatertanksand5kwsolartosaveonenergy bills.ComevisittheincreasinglypopulartownofMalmsburyandfallinlove.

Newenergyratingrequirementssees alargewater tankinthebackforthegarden,plentyofinsulation, wideeaves,ductedheatingandcooling. Thereishighpetprooffencingonthreesides,roller doorsatbothendoftheunderroofdoublegarage and asmallparkingbayatthesideofhousefora trailer. apropertylow inmaintenanceandhighonquality.

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MIDLANDPROPERT Y& LI VING Property: Cherrypick yourbrandnew fourbedroomhome Address: 3Cherry Avenue, CampbellsCreek Price: $725,000 Agent: WallerRealty Contact: 5470 5811 Find your newView Central Victoria'strustedsource forproperty. Whether you're looking to buyorrentpropertyorwhenit comestime to sell yourmost valuableasset, realestateview.com.auwillhelpyouﬁnd yournewview. Move rightin

Thereis aprivateandcentralmainbathroomwith separatetoiletand aspaciouslaundryadjoiningthe kitchenstudwall. Asuperbopenplannedkitchenmealsandfamilyspacehasaccesstolargewindow areasandimpressivebackyardforthekidsandpets. Thekitchenenjoysanislandbenchwithsinkand cupboardsplusbreakfastbar,allnewcookwareand dishwasherand alargewalkinpantry.

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Justcompletedandreadytoturnthekey,thisbrand newbrickhomefeaturesfourbedrooms,twobathroomsandtwoseparatelivingareasaswellasan alfrescooffthemealsspace. At atimewhenthereis averyrealbacklogof gettingtradiesandmaterials,thisqualitypropertyis inthepopularCampbellsCreekprecinctjusteight minutestoCastlemaine'sschools,railwaystation andCBD.Withinwalkingdistanceisthepopular FiveFlagsHotel,coffeeroomsandCampbellsCreek PrimarySchool. Completewithallsealedaccessandfootpaththere islittletodobutenjoythecountryfeelingandviews soclosetothebustlingCastlemaine. Themainbedroomenjoysitsownthreepiecebathroom,walk-inrobeandstraightacrossthehallwayis thesecondlivingareaorstudio /study.

MIDLANDEXPRESS Tuesday, September6,2022-33 167BarkerStreet,Castlemaine(03)54705811 30AMainStreet,Maldon(03)54751055 sales@wallerrealty.com.au wallerrealty.com.au WallerRealty BENDIGO |C AS TLEMAINE |M ALDON SELLINGBUYING or in Spring? Buyingor se lling ah om ec an be as tressfulprocess ifyo ud on'thaveth er ightreal es tate agent.Withlocalknowledgeandprofessiona le xperience,yo uc anrelyonustoge ty ou th e best po ssibleresult .T alktoou rt ea ma bou th owwecanhelpyou. LET'SWORKTOGETHER ! Bringin gp eopleandpropert yt ogethe r Castlemaine 13MaltbyDrive $675,000 LIGHTANDLEVELBRICKHOME -730m2GARDENIN ESTABLISHED,TIGHTLYHELD NEIGHBOURHOOD SetinthetightlyheldMaltbyDriveprecinct,thisoriginalbrickveneerhomeislight, spaciousandenjoys alovelyestablishedneighbourhood.Thepropertyhas apavement drivewayand 2carcarport, afenced,secureandsunny reargardenwithpergolaoutdoorarea,gardenshedandtrees.Thehomehaslargewindows, 3doublebedrooms (2with robes),twolivingareaseachwith reversecycle air, acentralkitchen-diningarea, familybathroom,separatetoiletandlaundry.Builtwith ahardwoodtimberframe,wide eaves,andexternalawnings,thehomeis amodernclassic readyforliving,investingor yourownmake-over.Juston2kmfromthetrainstationandshoppingcentre,easystrolls arenearbyalongtheCastlemaine-Maldonrailtrail,plustheWintersFlatPrimaryschool andlocaldaycareisevencloser. OPENFORINSPECTION:SATURDAY11:45AM -12:15PM 3 A 1 B 2 C McKenzieHill 25Mckenzie Way $1,175,000 LUXURYMODERNLIFESTYLE Establishing anewbenchmarkincontemporarydesign,thisstunningnearnew residence customdesignedandlocallybuiltin2020 -25McKenzie Wayshowcasesexpansive proportions,greatqualityandtimelesscharacter.OnlymomentsfromCastlemaine’s shops,cafesand restaurants,publictransport,andlocalschools,includingWintersFlat PrimaryandCastlemaineSteinerschool,thiswellsituated residenceis astone’sthrow awayfrom recreationalandretailamenities,includingtheCastlemaineGolfCourseat Muckleford.Inside,anexpansiveentrancewithpolishedconcretefloorsflowsthrough to agenerous,lightfilledlivingareawith amodernkitchenwithbutlerspantry,stone benchesandqualityappliances.Thereare 4bedroomsincluding alargesuitesized mainbedroomwithluxuriousensuiteandwalk-in robe,matchingfamilybathroom,and powder room.Thereisacasual livingdiningspacethatlooksnorthontothealfresco areaandpool,plus aseparateformalliving roomhas atallrakedceiling. INSPECTBYAPPOINTMENT 4 A 2 B 4 C WelshmansReef CA11GoughsRangeRoad $500,000 PANORAMICCOUNTRYSIDEVIEWSOFLAKEAND MOUNTAINS -8HA(20Acres) AneasydrivetotheshoresofLakeCairnCurranforfishingandwatersportsbeckons fromthisbeautifulbaseoffGoughsRangeRoad.Fencedintoonepaddockwith 2dams, anoldorchardandscatteredmatureshadeeucalyptstheprivateandsecludedproperty issuchanattractiveparcelforcampingorapplyingfor aplanningpermittoconstruct adwelling(STCA)inthisFarmingZone..Thereisabackofpropertyaccessalonga picturesque road reservethen ashort driveableclimbtothepeakoftheblock.Then theviews.Centrallysituatedthispropertyisjust8kmtoMaldon,25kmCastlemaineand 152kmtoMelbourne.Hurry,thisonewillgoquickly. INSPECTBYAPPOINTMENT Maldon 35 TempletonStreet $1,295,000 BUSHELLSCORNERSTORE &RESIDENCEcirca1866 Locatedinthehistoriccentreof MaldonintheParisendoftownwhereAdairStreet meets TempletonStreet,thisbeautifuloldshopand residencecomprises 6main rooms, plus a2-roomcellarandlovelymanicuredgardens.Thehomehas aregencystyledfit outandoffers alargeliving-dining roomwithshopfrontwindowsandoutlookontothe verandah-footpath, 3doublebedroomswithfireplaces, astudy-office,ductedHydronic gasheating,anarchedcentralhallway,centralbathroom, 2toilets,and acosysittingmealswithNectreBakersovenfireplaceandadjoiningmoderncountrykitchenwith greatstorage.Thehomehastallceilingswithornatecornice, rosettes,Balticfloors,luxe windowfurnishings,andmuchcharacterandstylethroughout.Thereisairconditioning, frontand rearverandahs,plus amanicuredgardenwithhedging,old roses,espaliered fruittrees,townandtankwater,gardenshedand3KWofgridconnectedsolar.A barn style outbuilding that opens direct to the side street. INSPECTBYAPPOINTMENT 3 A 1 B 2 C REN TA LL ISTINGS 12FranziStreet,Guildford 13Carlowa yD rive,McKenzieHill 27LawrenceStreet,Castlemaine 23Brown St reet ,C astlemaine 59AJohnstoneStreet ,C astlemaine 3B ed 2B ath 2C ar 3B ed 2B ath 2C ar 4B ed 1B at h0C ar 3B ed 1B at h3C ar 3B ed 1B ath 2C ar $450.00perweek $500.00perwee k $430.00perwee k $370.00perweek $370.00perwee k COMMERCIALRENTALLISTINGS 11LyttletonStreet,Castlemaine 21-25MainStreet,Castlemaine 27Main St reet,Maldo n Contac tA gent ContactAgent ContactAgent KN266613

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CoveringtheMacedonRangesand MountAlexanderShires Circulatedthroughout: Kyneton, Castlemaine,Gisborne,Malmsbury,Trentham, Woodend, Redesdale,Lancefield, Romsey,Macedon,Mt.Macedon,Metcalfe Chewton,Harcourt,Newstead,Maldon,Taradale, Elphinstone CampbellsCreek, Guildford, BarkersCreek,SuttonGrange, Baringhup,Muckleford, Yapeen.

AftersellingtoColes,IvorandPauline continuedtheliquorlicencebyopening Johnson’sLiquorin anewpremises.The large,well-stockedliquorstorewasa hugesuccessforthefollowingsixyears.

TheLiberalPartywasanotherbeneficiaryofIvor’stime,andhewasalsoa foundingmemberofProbusandhelped establishthe WoodendStar Ivorissurvivedbyhiswife,Pauline,his threechildrenandsixgrandchildren.

Duringthesupermarket's34years ofoperationthereweremanychanges, developments,somedisasters,hardwork, longhoursand successes. ThestorehadmanybannersincludingWoodendLicensedSupermarket,Big Star,Goodfellows,Foodtown,Festival IGAwithCheersbottleshop. Manyyounglocalshadtheirfirstjob workingfor'MrJ'. Itwas asupermarketwithpersonalservicethankstodedicatedandhappystaff thatwerepartoftheteam,someformany years,andfriendlycustomers. Ivorwasdescribedaspatient,hard working,considerateand acommunity man. Heforesawtheneedsofthegrowing townanddevelopedthevisionforthe19th HoleShoppingCentre. Followingthesaleofthesupermarket, Ivormovedonto anew businessventure. InMay2000itwasannouncedthathis innovativenewjointventurebankingalliancewouldmaintainbankingservicesin thetown. Thislastedfor15yearsbeforeWestpacclosedalldoorstoin-stores. Ivorwas acouncillorfortheShireof NewhamandWoodend,asitwasknown then,andwasveryinvolvedinthetrader’s association. Hewas aproudfoundingmemberof theRotaryClubofWoodendwherehe heldmanyexecutivepositions,andwas awardedtheirtopawardthePaulHarris Fellow.

34-Tuesday, September6,2022 MIDLANDEXPRESS e s SU DOK U No.1551 Fillthegridsothat everyrowandevery 3x3squarecontains thedigits 1to9 Howtosolve Sudoku! SolutionNo.1550 HARD 2 4 9 78 5 9 8 5 73 2 4 86 71 3 2 17 56 81 6 21 4 8 59 63 7 8 3 56 74 92 1 9 6 7 21 3 5 8 4 49 61 3 8 27 5 7 51 4 9 2 8 63 32 87 65 14 9 1 83 52 7 4 96 6 49 38 17 52 5 7 2 9 46 3 18 TRADES & SERVICES Specialisinginkitchens,bathrooms,wardrobes Custom/Cabinetry,Flatpacks,Shop/OfﬁceJoinery Latestindesignandmanufacturingtechnology 36yearsindustryexperience LocatedinKyneton PhoneDarren0411 505045 KN243837 KITCHENS & CABINETS FLATPACKS CABINETRY OINERY ComputersOK AppleandWindows Advice, AssistanceandRepairs CallRosson 0421 367040 computersokoz@gmail .com www.computersok.com.au Servicingthe MacedonRangesand SurroundingDistricts KN257766 COMPUTERREPAIRS FIREWOOD MurrayRiverRedgum BONEDRYFIREWOOD 6cub mSplit —$200per cubm 12cub mSplit —$195per cubm 20cub mSplit —$190per cubm 20cub mUnsplit —$180per cubm FREEDELIVERY PhPeter54237103 KN258225 FIRE OOD KN264843 BENNETT BROS. ELECTRICAL REC24073 Phone0400 034933 info@bennettbroselectrical.com •LIGHT •POWER •CCTV•DATA •SPLIT SYSTEMS •SAFETYINSPECTIONS •SWITCHBOARDUPGRADES BRONZE ELECTRICIAN KN266479 AlsoservicingMacedonRangesandMtAlexanderShires Forall your carpetandupholsterycleaningrequirements CARPETCLEANING GAR Y- 0428332476 CARPETCLEANING MacedonRanges FlueCleaning Is yourfireplacerunning assafelyandefficientlyas itshouldbe afteralonghardwinter? We don’tjustclean yourchimney, we service your entirewoodheatercompleting afulloverhaulonthe unitfrom toptobottom. •Woodheaterservicing •ChimneyandFluecleaning •Noisy fanservicingand repairs •Partreplacements With over12 yearsofexperience, Don’t geta homehandyman,leaveittoaprofessional. Phone 0460048 202 www.macedonrangesfluecleaning.com.au KN266731 CHIMNEYCLEANING ValeIvorJohnson lastin l ac ValeIvorJohnsonApril17,1943 anddiedAugust8,2022 TheWoodendandgreatercommunity haspaidtributetoIvorJohnsonwhodied onAugust8,leaving alastinglegacyto hiscommunity. IvorwasborninWarnambooltoparentsJimandLettieJohnson,alongside twosiblings,MargaretandAllan. HemovedtoWoodendin1966atthe ageof22,purchasing agrocerystore. IvorandhiswifePaulineweremarried in1969andhadthreechildren,Karen, JasonandTelia. DevastatinglyoneSaturdaynightthe store,locatedwheretheWoodendPharmacyistoday,burnttotheground. WithIvor’svisionandforesight,he relocated ashort sevenmonthslatertoa disusedpicturetheatreandatthetimeof openingtheheadlineintheHeraldSun read'Nomorejaffastorolldownthese aisles'. Thebusinessgrewandgrewthrough until1999, atotalallupof34yearsin groceryretail.

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Passedaway surroundedby family aged 81 year'syoung. Lovinghusband to Margaretfor59years. FathertoBill,Craig, KellieandShannon, father-in-lawtoMichael. Proud PoppytoStephenie, Lachlan, Jupiter, Jimmy andElla. "Goneﬁshing"

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Two years is too long to go without a hug from you Miss you more and more each day Always in my hear t, Blaire xoxo Two years of hear tache, two years of pain, We would do anything to see you again Missing you terr ibly Love Jalna, Brent, Macey and Ollie

Aservicetocelebrate thelifeof Mr WilliamErnestMoody willbeheldat The TaradalePublicHall HighStreet,Taradale on Monday12th ofSeptemberat10:30am. Lightrefreshmentstofollow. Privatecremation. GRIMES —S te lla 5.9.1999 Mumit'sbeen along23 yearswithoutyou,but yourmemoriesarelocked inmyheartforever. Raymond KN266726/L PLANT –BarbaraAnne 2.4.1941 –30.8.2022 Passed away peacefullyatRMB. BelovedwifeofDavid(Dec). Adored mumofCraig,Anne-Maree, Cameron,Rodney& Katrina. Respectedmother-in-lawof Kerran,Ron &Roslyn. CherishedNanofRyan,Jordan,Nikolas, Lachlan,Zachary,Samantha, Jarryd,Benjamin,Ashlee, Rebecca, Evan &Darcy. Treasured GreatNanofIsla,Brodie,Xavier, Mackenzie,Addison,Rylee &Tommy. Thereis aplaceinour hearts thatis yoursalone. Oursincerethankstothewonderfulstaff atRMBforthecare,dedication andlove showntoMum. Mum Alwayssoloving,thoughtful andkind Whatbeautifulmemories youleave behind Youmay have leftthisworldbehind But youwillneverleaveour heartsandmind. Love you Craig, Kerranxx Jordan,Brodie &Ryleexxx Zachar y, Laura,Isla,Addison &Tommyxxxxx Ashleex Agoldenhear tstoppedbeating, caringhandsatrest. Godputhislovingarmsaround you andcalled youhome, tobewithDad eternally. LovedMumofAnne-Maree &Ron CherishedNanofRyan &Stephanie, Lachlan &Nicole, Jarryd,Rebecca &Linton. Adored NanofXavier &Mackenzie Mum/Nan, Youhavealwaysbeenthere forus, andalwayswillbe.Weloveyou sweetheart Foreverinourhearts. -Cam,Ros,Nik,Sammie,Ben, Josh &Jess. Mum Youhaveleftinbodybutwillalwaysbe withmein my heart -Rod AWife, aMum andNanatoo, Thisis thelegacywehavefrom you. Youtaughtuslove andhowtoﬁght, Yougaveusstrength, yougaveusmight. Astrongerladywouldbehardtoﬁnd, Andin yourheart, youwere alwayskind. Youfought forus, one wayoranother, Notjustas awife, notjustas amother. Forallofusyougaveyourbest, Nowthetimehascometorest. Sogoinpeacewhile yousleep, Yourlove inourheartswe’lleternally keep. -LovealwaysKate,Evan& Darcyxxx

Our memor ies of you are treasured each and ever y day Forever in our hear ts and always on our minds Love Always Caleb Er in McKenzie Taylah and Corey KN266759/L

WILLIAMS NathanCharles 12.6.2000 -9.9.2019 Lovedson ofSteve andChr isand brotherofSarah. Adoredgrandson, nephewand cousinto PeterandBetty andfamily We thinkabout you ever yday NEW ArthurCharles “Mick 6.9.2020 Twoyearshave passed without you, missing youmore ever yday Sendinghugs &kisses. Gone butwill neverbeforgotten. Love youwithall my heart Lovingdaughter Delwyn,son-in-law Denis, grandson Tyler &great granddaughter MacKenzie KN266744/J KN266760/L

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Two years have passed but it only feels like yesterday The pain still exists and you are so greatly missed Forever in my hear t, Mick Mum/Nan, We miss you we miss your voice We miss your smile we miss your smell We miss your hugs, we miss your jokes We miss how you made us feel We miss you terr ibly! Fly high mumma bear xo Shae Chr is Chloe & Eli Mum

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DeathsInMemoriam KN266706/L PLOWMAN Colleen 5.9.2020 Cherishedmemories Rememberingyou todayandalways. Love Kerr yand Gilli PLANT -BarbaraAnne Dearlylovedfriendof DotandBert. Foreverinourhearts. PLANT -B arbara. Belovedfriendfor57 years.Lifewon'tbethe samewithoutyouBarb. R.I.P.LoveBev &Kevin. KN266418/L NEW -Mick 26 Januar y1930–6September2020 Dad Twoyearsonthe lovingmemories willneverfade. Miss you. Bretton MOLONEY Rheita. R.I.P.Beautifullady. BevandKevin. KN266762/L WATSON TheFuneralService for RalphStanleyWatson willbeheldatthe Thomas J. Scott MemorialChapel, 5PiperStreet, Kyneton onFRIDAY (Sept.9th2022) at11.00a.m. Aburialatthe TrenthamCemetery will follow. KN266734/J McLEAN The familyofMax McLean wouldliketo thank ever yone for thecards,ﬂowersand kind expressionsof sympathyshown followinghissad passing. Yoursupport at this difﬁculttimewas very muchappreciatedand ofgreatcomfor tfor all the family KN266727/L PLANT TheFuneralMass fortherepose ofthesoul forthelate MrsBarbara AnnePlant willbeofferedat OurLadyofthe Rosar yCatholic Church, EbdenSt, Kyneton onThursday (Sept.8,2022) commencingat 2.00pm. Aburialatthe Kyneton LawnCemeter ywill follow. KN266761/L WATSON RalphStanley 16.9.1941 –31.8.2022 Dearlylovedhusband ofRuby(dec.) Loving fathertoColin, NicoleandKaren, and adoting Pa tohis grandchildren and great-grandchildren. RestinPeace ReunitedwithMum If youcan’tgettoouroffice youmay place aclassifiedat: WoodendNewsagency LancefieldNewsagency Malmsbur yGeneral Store MaldonNewsagency DaylesfordNewsagency NewsteadGeneralStore Elphinstone PostOffice KN265463 CLASSIFIEDGUIDELINES VEHICLEADVERTISERS Privatevendorsofmotorvehicles advertisedforsale mustincludeintheiradvertisement: •Cash priceofvehicle •Ifcaris registered,registrationnumber. •Ifunregistered, the enginenumber. PERSONALADVERTISERS NoticesofBirths,Engagements, MarriagesandDeaths arenotacceptable by telephoneasauthenticity must beverified by signatures.

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Meeting 3. To appointtheAuditoroftheClub

1.DeclaretheelectionofmembersoftheCommittee InlinewiththeClub’sRulesandStatementofPurpose, three(3)CommitteeMembersarerequiredtovacate theirpositionsandallthree(3)mayofferthemselvesfor re–electionforthethree(3)vacantpositionsshouldthey wishto.Themembersupforreelectionare •GaryO’Meara •JohnScott •GregJanky FullMembersoftheClubmaynominatefor aposition. nominationformwhichcanbeobtainedbycontactingthe generalmanager(JonDight)atj.dight@countryracing. com.au. Nominationsmustbereceivedbynolaterthan5pmon FridayOctober7,2022.

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Town &District Kyneton

Therewas somerespitefrom thecoursebeing unplayablefor mostoftheweek whenSaturday’s monthlymedal eventwentahead. Consideringthe heavyconditions, somegoodscores werecarded.

JohnDawson(14)had33pointsin B-grade,andSteveOsborne(29)33in

ScoresblewoutinC-grade,thebest comingfromBobBennett99-23-76and PaulLaw96-19-77.

Thecoursehaddrainedverywelldespiteplentifulrainduringtheweek,anda goodfieldturnedout. Davenporttookoutthemedalandthe A-gradeawardwith76-5-71.

Trentham’sbestscorecamefromTerri O’Callaghanwith34. OnSaturdayMarkTrindertookoutthe monthlymedalandB-gradewith82-15-67. MarkHalstead78-10-68toppedAgrade,andChrisLinton92-24-68tookout C-grade. Theladiesplayedinthesecondround oftheclubchampionshipforSaturday players,withLindaMarchesihavingan 82offthestick;thehandicapwinnerwas LindaBeaumontwith anett70. Woodend Therewassomeverygoodgolfinthe springsunshineatWoodendonSaturday. ThebesttwoscorescamefromDanny Bellchambers70-2-68andWarrenElse 73-5-68andtheywillplay-offforthe monthlymedalnextmonth. MickKeatingfilledthirdplacewith799-70. The clubisappreciativeofthejust announced$12,000communitygrantof $12,000fromMacedonRanges Shire Council. Thiswillhelptheclub'songoingprogramtomakethecoursemoreaccessible andsafer,withtheworktobecarriedout inthedriermonths.

oftheTaylorMadesetofclubswithbag andputter.PhilBizeleytookoutsecond prize,being aTaylorMadeStealthDriver. Lancefield Therewas aclosefinishinLancefield’s monthlymedaleventonSaturday,with lowmarkerDenisDavenporttakingthe honours.

TheBlueyRussellTrophystableford followed,withDarcyDoyle(5)theA-grade andoverallwinnerwith35points.

PresidentMattWillis;CaptainMick Doyle,BrianCollinstreasurer,Marcus Wardsecretary,withgeneralcommittee membersbeingGaryLiddy,PeterPalmer, DaveHudson,TonyLittmanandPeter Semmens(OH&S).

#TheWinterRafflewasdrawnatthe clubhouse,withPaulJohnsonthewinner

ThewinnerwasTienHowith a286 total,fromJasonMcClure288andDavid Pilcher.

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Harrison Huntleytookout A-gradewith8110-71fromNick Williamson82-10-72,butthemedalbattle endedupbeing atie TerryKot85-16-69toppedB-gradeon acountbackfromAnthonyDiBella83-1469,andtheywillplay-offforthemedalin October.

GOLFresults

NTPswenttoHuntley,DiBella,Damian Summers,TerryGambleandMarkSciberas(alsosuperpin).

Legends:ConsistentJamesWhitford (21)returned34pointstoedgeoutMark Cruise(21)on33. MountMacedon Congratulationstothenewcommittee electedattheclub’sannualmeetingon Saturday.

C-grade. NTPswenttoMickDoyle(2)andTony Littman. Themidweekcompetitionprovideda hopefulearlytasteofspringsunshinefor theparbisquewith atwistevent. MikeHoliesreceivedthe‘BeauBrummelAttireAward’forthisdeliciousapricot ensemble. ThereweresomeinterestingcalculationsandmiscalculationswithIanFlannery (17)thewinneron-1,fromMarcusWard (9)-2on acountbackfromPeterSinclair (9). Romsey Wrightresult DanielandShannonWrightcombined totakeoutoneofRomsey’smostprestigiousevents,theW.E.TomShield,on Saturday. In acloselyfoughtfinaltheWright brotherscardedsevenbirdies,enough toseethemoverthelineon adaywhere courseconditionswereheavyafter35millimetresofrainearlierintheweek.There was atrickywindaswell. Score:D.Wright(0)andS.Wright(7) defeatedPatChisholm(8)andMichael NichollsJnr(9)2/1. Hestrokeroundwaschallengingwith justoneplayercomingclosetobettering hishandicap. LukeLyons86-16-70wonfromMitch Atlas84-7-77(alsoNTP)andSherifAbdelSayed111-34-77. Wednesday:AugustmedalDarlene Baker94-18-76on acountbackfromJenniferHartley97-21-76.BestputterElaine Scanlonwith26.

Trentham Afieldof66womenbravedthesixdegreestemperatureonFridaytoplayinthe annualTrenthamFallsPlate. Theplatewentto aHepburntrioheadedbyTamKrugerwhoreturnedtheday’s bestindividualscoreof37points. Gradewinners: A–HelenDennett (Kilmore)32,B-CarolStuart35and CDorothyTrott34(bothHeathcote).

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KynetonGolfClub’sJ.G Bolton Trophy winner, TienHo.

LukeMalonetoppedB-gradewith9018-72,andMarkCruise97-23-74wasbest oftheC-graders.

Saturday’scomp.wasalsothefinal roundoftheJ.G.BoltonTrophy,awarded tothelowestaggregatescorefromfourof thesixmedalroundsfromApriltoSeptember.

Wednesday’sfoursomesover15 holeswenttoRobynStevensandSandra Mathewswith55.5points,aheadofFlorenceMeyerandWendyNicholas64.Anne RobinsonwasNTP.

KynetonDistrictSoccerClubhasmanyreasonstocelebratewiththeWomen'steamand Under14boysteamwinningontheweekend tosecurethemselvesanautomaticplaceinthe grandfinalsintwoweeks'time. MeanwhiletheUnder16girlsandUnder12 girlsareboththroughtothesemi-finalsnext weekend. TheUnder12girlswon3-2onSaturday againstCastlemaine,withgoalsfromJemima, LucindaandMaddie.

WoodendCricketClub’ssecond pre-seasontrainingsessionattracteda goodattendanceonSunday.

Kynetonteamsthroughtofinals

WithBendigoJuniorDomesticWinter Basketballfinalsinfullswing,Kyneton BasketballAssociation'sremainingthree teamsallscoredimpressivevictories thisweek. TheU16girlsscoredcameoutontop with a17-pointwinagainstPhoenixGold andprogresstothepreliminaryfinal. Itwas atightfirsthalfwithonlytwo pointsseparatingthembeforetheTiger girlspulledawayinthesecondhalfto finishstronginanall-roundteamperformance.

agoodchance. "Theyshouldbeveryproudofthemselves eitherway,buthopefullytheycantakeithome." Kyneton’sUnder16andUnder12girlsareboththroughtothesemi-finalsnextweekend. GisborneSoccerClubiscelebratingleaguesuccessafter

Woodend’sMcIntyreCupcaptain TomRobsoniskeentoseenewcomers jointheclubthisseason. “Whetheryoujustlike ahitinthe backyard,itsbeenyearssinceyou playedoryou’veneverplayedatall, wewelcomealldownatWoodend,” Robsonsaid.

Victor ytotheRangers

Tigerteams upandabout

Cricketat Woodend

TheU16Boyscontinuedthetheme with atightfirsthalfwithonlythree pointsseparating.Theyturnedthedefensiveintensityup,onlyallowingtheir opponentstoscoresixpointsinthesecondhalf,whiletheyacceleratedonthe offensiveend.Animpressive18-point marginwhichgetsthemstraightthrough totheirgrandfinalmatch. Weeklyresultsbroughttoyoubylocal majorsponsorMacedonRangesAg Machinery-Kyneton.

Teamsponsor:MacedonRanges AgMachinery-Kyneton U14BoysDiv2 TigersGold36defGirton35 A.Cook12 H.Strang7 L.Fearn7 Teamsponsor:HendersonsGas U16GirlsDiv1 TigersGold41defPhoenixGold24 M.Wood17 J.Young11 A.Dietz9 Teamsponsor:MacedonRanges AgMachinery-Kyneton U16BoysDiv2 TigersGold45defMaidenGully27 L.Callaghan11 X.Dietz10 C.Eve8 Correction OurreportonKynetonFootballNetballClub'smajorraffledraw(Majorraffle bonanza',August23)madereference to clubpresidentHaydenEvanshanding over$3500tohelptheworkofKyneton FoodbankandKynetonCollectiveas partoftheclub’sassistancetowards worthycharitablegroupsinthearea. Thereportshouldhaveread'Kyneton FoodbankandTheKindnessCollective'. Weapologisefortheerror.

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Thereisalso aflourishingjuniorand masterblastprogramforyoungerage groups.

MacedonRangersSoccerClubisan affiliateclubofMelbourneVictoryandthis weekwasluckyenoughtohaveBellafrom MelbourneVictorycometotheshireandrun twointensetrainingsessionswiththeU9sand U11s. Bellatooknoprisonersassheputthem throughtheirpacesandthegirlsresponded withfocus,determinationanddrive. NoneofthegirlswillforgottheFlamingo anditwillbe asecretweaponinfuturegames. ItwasobvioustheloveBellahasfor women’sfootballandnoonewillbesurprised whenshetakesthereignsoftheMatildasin yearstocome.TheRangerssincerelythank BellaforhertimeandTeoandHarleyforarrangingthesession.GoVictory!

Theclubfieldsjuniorteamsinallage groupsaswellasthreeseniorteamsin theGisborneDistrictCricketAssociation. Severalofthejuniorsteamshave girlsparticipating.

CoachBecColesaidthewinwas"honestly such acredittothegirls".

"Theyhavecontinuouslyworkedhardevery weektobettertheirgameandit'sreallyshowing,"shesaid. "Tobeinthefinalsintheirfirstcompetitive seasonisanamazingachievementonitsown, letalonetobeinwith theirseniorwomenclinchedtheStateLeague

4W estChampionshipwith a3 -0winoverPointCookatDixonFieldonAugust 27. Needing aw inintheirfinalgametosecurethetitle,Gisborne dominatedtheearlystagesofthematchandtooktheleadinthe 20thminutethroughanowngoal. JaclynCamillerithenmadeit2-0forthehostsinthe55th minuteafter ab rilliantsolorun,beforeBrittanyAmorsealedthe winwith a7 8th minutesidefootfinish. Camilleri(25goals)andAmor(21goals) w ereGisborne’s leadingscorersallseason,finishin gf irstandsecondrespectively i nt he l eaguetopgoal-scorercharts.Thetwogirlsspearheaded as quadmi xedwithyouthandexperience. Gisborne,whocompetedinthesamecompetitionasthe AfghanistanWomen’sNationalTeamthisseason,ledtheleague formuchoftheyear,defeatingeachopponentatleastonceon theirwaytothetitle. Followingtheirtitle w in,Gisborne i sp romotedandwillplayin StateLeague 3W estin2023. is orn o ns al titl GisborneSoccerClubsenior womencelebratethewin.

TheU14BoysGoldteamcontinued theirimpressivewinningstreakwitha hard-foughtone-pointwinagainstGirton Strikers.Scoreswerelevelathalf-time, buttheycontinuedtostayfocused anddeterminedandhaveprogressed straightthroughtothegrandfinal.

Photo:SteveHammond

The11.5sFootballsawAvoca3.8(26)defeat adetermined Harcourt0.1 (0)andCarisbrook5.3(33)defeat Trentham1.1(7).ThisweekendNatteBealibawillface Carisbrookand NavarrewilltakeonAvoca. Netball Onthenetballcourtour local AGradesidesfacedtough semifinalmatches withHarcourt41goingdowntoLexton 47andNatteBealiba53defeatingMaldon31. In BGradeHarcourt32had agoodwinoverLexton24 butAvoca46provedtoostrongforMaldon30

Maldonledbyonepointatthefirstchangeandpiledon anotherthreegoalstoonepointinthesecondstanzatolead by22pointsathalftime.

S a i n t s s t a i n c o n t n t i o n

Importanteventstoputinthediaryare: JuniorpresentationnightatLyonville Hall onFriday,September30at6pm,andsenior presentationnightonSaturday,October1, atSacred HeartCollegeinKyneton.

anamazingeffort toreachthesemi-finals andshouldbeproudoftheirefforts. Thanksfor agreat seasontoDolf,Aland Mezandthanksagaintotheloyalsupporterswhohavecomealongtoencourage thesefuturesuperstars. Carisbrookwon5.3to1.1(D.Thompson). BestplayerswereH.Thompson,W. Hopper,H.Leong,A.Ryrie,H.Shaw,E. HamiltonGrey. NETBALLVICTORY TrenthamC-gradenetballersexcelled with anarrowvictoryoverLexton,andnow playCarisbrookat12.15pmonSaturday. TheSaintswerestrongatbothendsof thecourtandworkedhardas ateamtogive theshootersasmanychancesaspossible. Communicationwasdifficultabovethe roarofthecrowd.

Inthefinaltermbothsidesmanaged agoaleachbefore timeranoutwiththefinalscontenderslockedin adrawon 6.10(46)apiece.Extratimewasrequiredtodecide awinner andintheendtheSteadersmanagedtoputanother1.2on theboardtogetoverthelineinanabsolutethriller. FinalscoresNewstead1.4,1.5,5.10,6.10,7.12(54)to Maldon1.5,4.9,4.9,6.10,6.10(46).

ThisSaturday'sMaryboroughCastlemaineDistrictFootballNetballLeague(MCDFNL)PreliminaryFinalshowdowns willseeHarcourttackleNatteBealibaandCarisbrooktake onTrenthamfor aspotinthebigone Trentham10.9(69)had astrongwinoverNavarre7.3 (45)tosecure aplaceinthepreliminaryfollowingtheirshock losstoHarcourtthepreviousweek. NatteBealiba15.11(101)produced adominateperformancesmashingLexton0.7(7)tosecuretheirspotinthe finalaftergoingdowntoCarisbrookinroundone.

TheSainter Undeterredby anarrowlosstoHarcourt, Trenthamseniorfootballersshowedplenty ofintensityandspirittodefeatNavarreon SaturdayandstayintheMCDFNLfinals race. TheSaintsknewtheirseasonwasonthe lineandforthreequartersitwasanintense, low-scoringbattle. Navarrehadkicked ahugescorethe previousweekendandTrenthamtookno chancesaftertrailingbyninepointsatthe firstbreak. Downby apointat thelastchange,the Saintsshowedwhytheyfinishedontopof theladderwithseveraltellinggoalstoend upearning aspotinthepreliminaryfinal againstCarisbrookthisSunday(2.35pmat PrincesPark). Trentham10.9(69) dNavarre7.3(45). Goals(T) –L.Bianco,R.Matricardi,L. Whitehouse2,J.Dowling,Z.Gervasoni,J. Keogh,C.Webber-Mirkin. Best –B.Cass,H.Knight,J.Mighell, Bianco,Webber-Mirkin,Matricardi. TrenthamReserveshad aweekoffand maintainedtheirtrainingschedule.They playCarisbrookatPrincesPark(12.50pm) thisSaturdayinthepreliminaryfinal.

TheMCDFNLjuniorawardsnightis tomorrow(Wednesday)atMaryborough HarnessRacingClubfro6.30pm; thesenior awards nightwas lastnight(Monday). TrenthamseniorfootballersshowedplentyofintensityandspirittodefeatNavarreonSaturday.

GoalkickersforNewsteadwereTylerJames,Mark Ramsey2,TimGriffithandTomReece.

GoalkickersforMaldonwereBaileyBrown,JakeKlemm 2,ShaunBurchellandBeauKitchingman.

IntheReservesNewsteadupsetneighboursMaldonto claim aspotinthepreliminaryfinal againstTalbotonSunday.

TotheircreditNewsteadliftedinthethirdtermturningthe tablestokickfourgoalswhilekeepingMaldonscoreless.

BestwereShaunBurchell,JakeKlemm,DyllanWhite, TannerBishop,NickKinrossandLukeDyer. Harcourt'sTwos5.6(36)wentdown toCarisbrook 12.4 (76)sadlybringing theirseasonto aclose.Carisbrookwill now faceTrenthamandNewsteadwill tackleTalbotinthis weekend'spreliminaryfinals.

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ThepreliminaryfinalwillbedangerousforHarcourtwith Nattereallyhittingtheirstrideattherighttimeoftheseason. However,theLionswillhavetheadvantageofbeingfresh fromtheweek'srest.Ifallplayerscanproducetheirbest footballonSaturdayandkeeptheNatteforwardsincheck thenHarcourtshouldbeuptothechallengeandsecure a grandfinalberth.

The17.5sAvoca13.9(87)defeatedLexton1.3(9)and Talbot12.8(80)defeatedNavarre 3.2(20).Inthisweekend's prelimsMaldontakeonTalbot andCarisbrooktackleAvoca. In the14.5sNavarre5.6(36) had anarrowone pointwin over Avoca5.5(35) andCarisbrook 12.11(83)produced adominatedisplaytodefeattheyoungHarcourtside2.8 (20)despite avalianteffortby theLions.Inthisweekend's prelimsTalbotwilltake onCarisbrook andMaldonwillface Navarre.

The CGradecompsaw Newstead30suffer anarrow losstoNatteBealiba33sadlyendingtheirfinalshopesand Trentham32defeatLexton29. Inthe17 &Under NatteBealiba37hada bigwinover RoyalPark 9and Carisbrook22narrowlydefeatedLexton21. 15 &Under Carisbrook26accountedforDunolly20and Newstead25defeatedRoyalPark22. Harcourt's13 &Under side18narrowlylosttheirfinalto Navarre23andCarisbrook29provedtoostrongforDunolly. 11 &UndersawDunolly 8defeatedNewstead 1and Avoca20defeatedNavarre 9. Thisweekend Saturday, September10 Princes Park, Maryborough Seniors2.30pmHarcourt vNatteBealiba Reserves12.50pmTrentham vCarisbrook 17.5sFootball11.30amMaldon vTalbot 14.5sFootball10.10amTalbot vCarisbrook 11.5sFootball9amNatteBeliba vCarisbrook AGrade3pmAvoca vNatteBealiba BGrade1.30pmNatteBealiba vAvoca CGrade12.15pmHarcourt vTrentham17 &Under 11.15amMaldon vCarisbrook 15 &Under 10.15amHarcourt vNewstead 13 &Under 9.15amNatteBealiba vCarisbrook 11 &Under8.30amRoyalPark vAvoca Sunday,September11 PrincesPark,Maryborough Seniors2.35pmCarisbrook vTrentham Reserves12.50pmTalbot vNewstead 17.5sFootball11.30am Carisbrook vAvoca 14.5sFootball10.10am Maldon vNavarre 11.5sFootball9amNavarrev Avoca AGrade3pmCarisbrook vLexton BGrade 1.30pmCarisbrook vHarcourt CGrade12.15pmAvoca vNatteBealiba 17 &Under11.15amM/BoroughRovers vNatte Bealiba 15 &Under10.15amMaldon vCarisbrook 13 &Under9.15amTalbot vNavarre 11 &Under8.30amCarisbrook vDunolly

BestwereBrendanMcDougall,ZaneAshby,KobySmith, MitchellHepburn,TomReeceandCharlesMitchell.

TheUnder11.5sareTrentham'slittle champions,andtheyhadanearlystartafter

TheSaintsmaintainedtheircomposure inthelastquarterfor a32-29 victory,withB. Barklemthebestplayer.

Harcour tpreparetotackleNatteBealiba

GrabacsaidtheA-gradeplayershadstruck formattherighttime,withthequalifyingand preliminaryfinalswinsshowingwhatthestrong squadcandoafterconsistencywasthekey ingredientwhenshetookoverascoachthis season.

Left wondering: Wallancoach DanielNolanaddresseshisplayers atthelast change, hoping fora revivalthatdidnot eventuate.

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Netball feverhits Woodend

DuffsaideuphoriawasgrippingWoodend itself,wellbeyondthefootball-netballclub,with therealisationanA-gradepremiershipforthe Hawksisjustonegameaway.

Shoc kfinals turnaround

AfterthrashingJacanaby80pointsin asemi-final,theMagpieswentdownby 19points –14.12to11.11 –inthegrand finalplayedatLancefield. Aturnaroundof 99points.ItwasJacana’slastoutingin theRDFL,with amovetotheEssendon DistrictFootballLeaguein2001.

AdeterminedDiggersRest,defeatedbythe Hawksinthequalifyingfinal,bouncedbackto eliminateladderleaderMacedonwith a39-31 scorelineinthepreliminaryfinalplayedatTony ClarkeReserveonSaturday. AWoodend-Hesket vDiggersRestpremiershipbattleis afirstfortheRiddellLeagueand bothsidesarecertaintohaveplentyofvocal supportonSunday. “Wearesuperexcited,”theHawks’netball directorKellieDuffsaid. “It’sbeen alongtimecoming,thankstoan amazingclubthatkeptsupportingournetball programand aphenomenalcoachthatleads fromthefront.”

RIDDELLAWAITS

GRANDFINALS THISSUNDAY

TheHawkshave agoodmixof youthand

ONSUNDAY GrandfinalsonSundayatRomseyare: 19&Under –Macedon vWesternRams. C–WesternRams vMacedon. B–Macedon vDiggersRest. A–Woodend-Hesket vDiggersRest.

Thisrepresents aturnaroundinfortunes of127points.Couldthisbe arecordfora countryleague?

Wallan’sDanielNolanwasselectedas theCoachoftheYearinVictorialastseason,andhemusthavebeenshellshocked withthehugeturnaround,evenallowingfor DiggersResthavingbeenboostedbythe returnofseveralkeyplayerswhohavehad longterminjuryproblemsthisseason. Andlookingback,Wallanwasonthe losingendofanothermassiveturnaround backinthe2000seasonfinals.

Riddellwonthe2022secondsemi-final againstWallanbythreegoals,largelydue to a10goalsscoringblitzinthesecond quarter,andnowhavetoreadythemselves forwhattheBurrasmaybringatRomsey thisonSunday. Bombers’coachJustinBellevillewasat MacedononSaturday,castinganastute eyeonthepreliminaryfinal. Apremiershipis overdue at Bomberland,andmindsgobacktothesensational 2016grandfinalwhenDiggersRestdefeatedRiddellinextratimeafterthe score boardincorrectlyhadtheBurrasahead by apointwhenthesirensounded Current DiggersRestcoachJamieLobb recallsthatmatch, whichbroke arunof threetimesrunners-upbythe Burras.Lobb wasplayingcoachwhenDiggersRest beatRiddellinthe2018 grandfinal two yearslater. “We’lltakebelieffromthis,”Lobbsaid afterthe12.5(77)to6.9(45)victoryover Wallan.

experience,andquickmoverSarahDuffappearstohavethrownoffinjuryproblemsatthe righttime. OnSaturday,DiggersResttookcontrolinthe secondtermtoopenup a20-12lead,andwere neverthreatenedafterwards.

ProbablythegreatestturnaroundinRiddellLeaguefootballfinalshistorybetween thesameteamsoccurredatMacedonin theseniorpreliminaryfinalonSaturday. InthequalifyingfinalonAugust20a rampantWallanthrashed alacklustre DiggersRestby93pointsatRomsey...on SaturdaytheMagpieswerestunnedwhen therejuvenatedBurrasbeatthemby34 points!

Askedwhoshethoughtwouldemergeas premiers,StewarthadnohesitationinnominatingWoodend-Hesket,citingseveralreasonsfor

Woodend-Hesket’sA-gradenetballteam goesintotheRiddellLeague’sgrandfinalthis Sundaywith agreat chanceofcreatinghistory. TheHawks,ledbydynamicplayingcoach MegGrbac,istheclub’sfirstA-gradesideto everplayfinals,andnow apremiershipbeckons.

Riddell scoreboard DetailsfromRiddell LeaguefootballpreliminaryfinalsplayedatTony ClarkeOval,Macedon, onSaturdayinclude: SENIORS:Diggers Rest3.0,6.2,9.4,12.5 (77) dWallan1.1,4.4, 4.5,6.9(45). Goals(DR) –M.Jensen6,T.Schwarzenberg, M.Day2,P.Jackson,J. Lobb. Best –Jensen,Jackson,C.Lawton,M.Krul, S.Fogarty,M.Calvaresi. Goals(W) –M.Perri, S.Morris2,S.Boyall,C. Grindlay. Best –Boyall,W. Brock,J.Layley,Morris, M.Mannix,R.Schraven. RESERVES:Diggers Rest5.15(45) dMelton Centrals4.0(24). UNDER19.5:Wallan 10.4(64) dRomsey9.8 (62). Goals(R) –M.Richardson,C.Day2,M. Forbes,J.Emonson,C. Jedwab,J.Thorsen,C. Sankey. Best –A.Tennant,M. Tucker,Richardson,C. Pertzel,L.Muir,Sankey.

Lobbemphasisedtheworkrate and effort of hisplayers,who resolvedto reboundafterthe dismalefforton August 20.Hesaidthewhole22playershad contributed “Westuck tothetask,anditworked.” In thefirstterm, DiggersRestopened withthreeunansweredgoalsandthe confidencelevelwas there. Kickingtowhatlookedtobethescoring end, Wallanscoredthreegoalsinthe secondterm,drawing within fivepoints before mercurialforward MitchellJen sentooka sensationalmarkinthe goal square. Hefinishedwith amatch-winningsix majors. Adifferenceof 10pointsathalf-time lefteveryonewonderingwhatwouldoccur;theMagpiesexpectedto liftbutthey struggled toscorea lonepointwith the deficitblowingouttoalmostfivegoals Anothermajoronresumptionandthere wasno hopeofa comebackwithDiggers Restsupportersmobbingtheirplayers afterthefinalsiren. DiggersRestReservesfoundthem selvesthreatenedbyMeltonCentralsdue toinaccuracy,andtheyhad20scoring shotstofourandonlymade theirposition safelateinthelastterm. It’s aDiggersRestversusWallangrand final. The Under18swas athriller,with Romseybeing'jumped'butWallanin the firstterm. TheRedbacksfoughtbackwelland lookedset for agrandfinal spotuntil a Wallangoalwith10secondsontheclock ended theirhopes.

INFORMATRIGHTTIME

MacedonbeingwithoutstarshooterChloe Williamsavailableforthefinalsmayhavelifted theconfidenceofoppositionsidesaswellasthe Catstriedtofindalternatives. Knowledgeablelong-termplayingcoach CiaraStewartscored24oftheCats’31goals onSaturday.Stewartsaidhersidedidnot capitaliseonfirsttermchances,and defenders struggledtocometotermswithdecisionsthey hadnotanticipated.

GrbacandTyCoppingerhavebeengreat indefence,andtheinclusionofteenagestar CharleeDuff-Tytlerinattackhasprovidedmore scoringpower.

BillWest

theprediction. TheMacedoncoachisthrilledtheCatshave sidesinthreeothergradefinalsonSunday,a greatperformance. DiggersResthasqualityplayersinA-grade, andAmyStazer22andAlex.Ball17werethe scorersonSaturdayagainststrongdefenders. Scoresfromthepreliminaryfinalswere: A–DiggersRest39 dMacedon31. B–DiggersRest33 dMeltonCentrals31. C–Macedon30 dDiggersRest21. 19&Under –Macedon22 dWoodend-Hesket 19.

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Plentyoflong-termWallansupportersat MacedononSaturdaywouldwellrecallthat horrorday,partlycausedbyinjuriesand alsobyJacanataking agambleoncoachingtactics,whichpaidoffhandsomely.

TheHawksfinishedinsecondpositionon theladderbehindMacedon,andhavefoundout hatfinalspressureisallabout.

TheRDFNL’s2022 grandfinalswillbe playedthisSunday,September11. Under19.5:Riddellv Wallan. Reserves:Wallanv DiggersRest. Seniors:Riddell vDiggersRest.

Outplayed:MacedonA-gradersfoundthegoingtough against aswarmingDiggers RestonSaturday. The CatsstillhavethreepremiershipprospectsonSunday.

Hopesofhavingtwosidesingrandfinals vanishedasMacedon’s19&Undersidewent downnarrowlytoMacedonafter agreatseason.

Castlemainepepperedthesticks inthethirdtermbutonlymanaged anothersixpoints.However,the defencekeptThunderscoreless.

Castlemaine2.2,2.3,2.9,3.11 (29)toBendigoThunder1.2,1.3, 1.3,1.5(11). GoalkickersfortheMagpies wereLilyMcNair 2andShelby Knoll.

TheCastlemainesidewillnow vieforpremiershipgloryagainst GoldenSquareattheQueenElizabethOval(QEO)thisFridaynight, September 9at7pmforthechance tobringhomethesilverwarein whatwouldbe adreamendtotheir incredibleinauguralseason.

Bestin atop teameffortwere AislingTupper,TiaDavidge,Bridie Semmens,JemmaFinning,Ella CochraneandLilyMcNair.

Ginnivanbest CongratulationstoCastlemaine FootballNetballClubWomen's FootballCaptainMegGinnivanwho wasalsoawardedequalfirstinthe CentralVictoriaFootballLeague Best &FairestVoteCountonSundaynight. Meghasputeverythingintothis seasonandCFNCareproudto haveherrepresentingthemata Leaguelevel. Meg,alongwithMagpieteammatesShelbyKnollandTiaDavidge alsomadethe'CVFLTeamofthe Year'. Tiafinished4thinthevotecount whileShelbyfinishedequal5th.

TheCastlemaineMagpieWomen'ssidedefeatedBendigoThunder inFridaynight'sAFLCentralVic preliminaryfinaltosecure aspot inthisFriday'sgrandfinalagainst GoldenSquare.

butwerecontainedas apowerful Sandhurst combinationwon8.4to4.4.

AfterGisborneandSouthBendigowere tied43-43atfull-time,thelatterwonin extratime. Gisbornenetballersarestillincontentioninothergrades.

InA-Reserve,GisbornedefeatedSouth Bendigo47-41toadvancetothepreliminaryfinalagainstKangarooFlat, aside thatlostbythreegoalstoSandhurstin thesecondsemi-final.

Thepowerful17andUnderBulldogs earned agrandfinalspotbydefeating Sandhurst51-44,andlookforwardto grandfinaldaywhentheywillplayeither SandhurstorKangarooFlat.

Extratimecalled

Bothwenttoextratime,andtheBulldogsfinishedupwith a50/50outcome –theA-graderssurvivingwith apressure packedvictoryoverCastlemaine,whilethe B-graderssuccumbedtoSouthBendigo.

GisborneandSandhurstnetballersbattle itoutonthecourt.

TheCastlemaine Women’sFootballteamdugdeeptoproduce agrittywin overBendigoThunderlastFriday nightattheQEO.Photo:SAAImaging.

CLOSECONTEST Saturday’sseniorsemi-finalwas aclose contestinthefirsthalf,asGisbornestayed intouchwiththreegoalsstraightinthefirst term,thenhavingplentyofchancesinthe secondquarterbeforegoingintohalf-time with afive-pointdeficit. Itwasanyone’sgame,buttheStorm liftedintensityandhad averyhandyleadat thelastchangeinwhatwas alow-scoring encounter.KickingfourgoalsstraighttoGisborne’s4.4inthelastquarter,StrathfieldsayeemergedvictoriousleavingGisborne playersandsupporterswith apreliminary finalontheirminds. Strathfieldsaye4.3,5.5,8.11,12.11(83) dGisborne3.0,4.6,6.7,10.11(71). Goals(S) –J.Schischka4,L.Sharp3, C.McCarty2,B.Alexander,J.Moorhead, C.Frost. Best –J.Neylan,McCarty,Moorhead,K. Geary,L.Gill,D.Clohesy. Goals(G) –M.Merrett3,P.McKenna, M.Weber2,J.Jemp,S.Bell-Bartels,B. Bernacki. Best –J.Reaper,E.Minns,Bernacki,M. Lord,B.Blake,Weber. GisborneReservesearned agrandfinal berthwith a10.7to7.7victoryagainstGoldenSquare,whiletheUnder18sbeganwell

Gisborne’sheadcoachTarrynRymer islookingforbigperformancesthis weekend,knowingtherearenosecond chances.

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Gisbornenetballerswereinvolvedin twoastonishingBendigoLeagueknockout semi-finalsonSunday.

Sandhurststampedthemselvesashot flagfavouritesinthetopgradebythrashing KangarooFlat65-26onSaturday.

Castlemainemade apositive startkickingtwogoalstoThunder's oneforthetermtohold aslender sixpointleadatthefirstbreak. Thesecondtermwas amore scrappyaffairwithneithersideableto gaintheascendencyandeachonly managing apoint.Onestraightkick remainedthedifferenceathalftime.

TheB-Reservesecondsemi-final was ahigh-scoringaffair,withSandhurst downingtheBulldogs57-48.Gisborne nowplayKangarooFlattostayalive.

TheMagpiescontinuedtothrow everythingtheyhadintothegame inthefinaltermandnabbedanother crucial1.2totheThunder'stwo pointstoclaiman18pointwin.

Two-goaldefeat

Chasingtheirfirstpremiershipsince 2006,Gisborneseniorfootballerswere defeatedbytwogoalsby abattle-hardened StrathfieldsayeintheBendigoLeague’s secondsemi-finalonSaturday. NowGisborne’staskistoreboundinthe preliminaryfinalagainstGoldenSquarein thepreliminaryfinalandearnanothercrack attheStorm(Strathfieldsaye). BulldogscoachRobWatersknowshe has atalentedsideathisdisposal,and someplayersarelikelytobebetterforthe outingonSaturday. GisbornepresidentJohnWoodwas realisticafterthebigmatchattheQueen ElizabethOval. “Strathfieldsayehave alot ofexperience, and alotofpeoplemayhaveforgetthey havewontwoflagsandbeenrunner-upas wellinthepastthreeseasons. “Theirexperienceshowed,andtheygot thejobdone,”Woodsaid. Gisbornefinishedontopoftheladder, losingtwomatchesinthehomeandaway season,andalongwithStrathfieldsayeand GoldenSquare,weregenerallylookedonas qualitysideswithpremiershipprospectsthis season. Therewas astrongcontingentofGisbornesupportersattheQEOastheclub hadthreefootballsidesinaction,aswellas twonetballlineups.

TheA-gradesemi-finalwas asee-sawingaffair,withthein-formMagpiestaking thegamerightuptoGisborne,andthe leadchangingseveraltimes.

Scoresweretied41-41atfull-time,and Gisbornesteadiedtoscoreoftenenoughin thefirstallocatedfiveminutesofextratime toadvanceto apreliminaryfinalshowdown againstKangarooFlatthisweekend.

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