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TTest est c cameras ameras ffor or C Calder alder Point-to-point speed cameras are being installed along the Calder Freeway.

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New point-to-point speed cameras are being installed along the Calder Freeway as part of a multi-year trial of new road safety camera technology.

The cameras are test cameras only, designed to trial the benefits of emerging P2P technology from a range of camera suppliers, and no infringements will be issued.

A spokesperson from the Department of Justice and Community Safety said Victoria had been a world leader

in the use and development of road safety technology, helping to change driver behaviour and keep people safe on our roads.

"P2P cameras calculate the average speed of vehicles by assessing the time taken to travel between two points – if the calculated average speed exceeds the speed limit, the incident is accepted and sent for verification," the spokesperson said.

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"Cameras positioned at each ‘point’ take a set of digital images and also measure the speed of a vehicle at that location.

"While they are being permanently installed as part of a multi-year trial, the test cameras are non-enforceable, which means they will not result in speeding fines for road users."

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Get set for the Gift For the first time ever the upcoming Castlemaine Gift will be live-streamed, but it's not the only reason this year's Gift will be especially significant.

Coming up fast on Sunday February 27 this year's running marks the 100th year since the Castlemaine Gift first happened on Camp Reserve.

Organiser Darryl Nettleton was exuberant as he announced these details – and that plenty of sponsors had come to the party.

These include the Victorian Division of the Minerals Council of Australia, which is sponsoring this year's $5000 120-metre Castlemaine Gift men's feature race while also putting up $800 for the live-stream.

Other main sponsors include McClure Earthmoving, major sponsor for the 400-metre $4000 women's classic; Leech Earthmoving, major sponsor of the 120-metre $4000 Women's Gift feature; Castlemaine Mill Market, which is sponsoring the 3200-metre open event; and Mt Alexander Community Enterprise, which is major sponsor for the 70-metre open event.

Notably, prize money for the 120-metre women's Gift final feature has almost doubled this year.

"At this point it is worth $4000 but if I do get another sponsor it will be increased to $5000," Darryl told the Express late last week.

This year's Gift is expected to attract some particularly classy competition from all points of Victoria and also from NSW and SA, as some other significant

regional races that usually feature large in the lead up to the famed Stawell Gift have called a hiatus this year.

"We're more important now with Bendigo's (International) Madison Carnival not happening this year," Darryl said.

The Castlemaine Gift is run under the control of the Victorian Athletic League and is one of many meetings on the VAL calendar that culminates with the three-day Stawell Gift in Easter.

"The winners of our women's and men's Gifts both get a bonus half-metre for Stawell," Darryl said.

The hard-working Castlemaine Gift organiser said professional running had its beginnings on the Victorian goldfields way back in the 1800s.

"But the first running of the Castlemaine Gift at the Camp Reserve, and run in a professional manner by the Victorian Athletic League, took place on Boxing Day in 1922," he said.

"There were several events, but the main race of the day was the 130-yard Castlemaine Gift. First prize was 100 pounds.

"This would have been a small fortune in the day and could have bought a small but reasonable house in Castlemaine."

Fast forward a century and real estate prices may bear little resemblance to what they were back then, but entries for this year's Gift – which also features a junior race program – are once again open. They close Friday February 11 with late entries accepted up to Sunday February 13.

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A motorcyclist has been nabbed travelling at more than double the speed limit in Bolinda on January 30.

State Highway Patrol officers clocked a Harley Davidson allegedly travelling at 150km/h in a 60km/h on Lancefield-Melbourne Road just after 4.30pm.

Police motorcycle members intercepted the vehicle and spoke to the rider, a 43-yearold man and his pillion passenger a 26-yearold woman.

The Lancefield man is expected to be charged on summons with exceed speed and other traffic offences.

His motorcycle has been impounded for 30 days with towing costs of $800.

The intercept was part of Operation Archer, aiming to reduce road trauma and lives lost on our roads.

Round three of Hepburn Shire Council's Community Grants open today.

The council's program offers $65,000 in grants to not-for-profit community groups or organisations for the benefit of the Hepburn Shire.

Categories include: Active and Engaged Communities, Quality Community Infrastructure (including small equipment), Sustainable Environments, Children’s Program (specifically for eight to 12 years), and Charitable Purposes.

Council officers are available for community groups to contact regarding ideas and to get advice about the application process.

Applications close March 1. For details contact an officer on 5348 2306.

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Mental health first aid training on offer

Mount Alexander Shire Council

Central Victorian Primary Care Partnership is offering support to local businesses keen to find ways to support the mental health of their staff, their colleagues and their community through changing COVID restrictions.

CVPCP executive officer Shelly Lavery said it was important at a time like this that people in the Macedon Ranges had the skills, knowledge and confidence to help those who maybe struggling with their mental health or experiencing a mental health crisis.

"Therefore, we are offering Mental Health First Aid training, not only for business owners and staff, but also to members of the public,” Ms Lavery said.

“Mental Health First Aid is nationally recognised evidence-based training delivered by accredited trainers and can make a real difference to the community,” she said.

In partnership with Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group, CVPCP is offering the training to anyone who works or resides in Macedon Ranges Shire at a heavily subsidised rate of only $30 – this training is normally about $250 per person.

Participants must complete the 12-hour course over two days and everything you need for the session will be included – even lunch!

To book your spot for the training in Macedon Ranges on February 23 and 24, head to www.trybooking.com/BWTMP or for more details contact the CVPCP office in Castlemaine on 5472 5333.

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Small towns on the road to success

Taradale has recently had a revamp with new footpaths, signage, trees and more.

The improvements are part of the Small Town Streetscapes program, which takes in the townships of Taradale, Guildford, Campbells Creek, Chewton, Elphinstone and Newstead.

Guildford is next on the agenda with new kerbs, car parking, accessibility improvements and more set to begin this week.

Correcting anomalies

Learn more about the program at bit.ly/Streetscapes22.

Castlemaine is on the right path

Mount Alexander Shire Council is aiming to correct errors and anomalies as it undertakes an amendment to its planning scheme.

The council late last week issued a statement confirming it was currently undertaking an amendment to Mount Alexander Planning Scheme seeking to correct errors and anomalies within the scheme associated with zoning, overlay mapping and ordinance.

"The majority of these errors and anomalies are associated with the Heritage Overlay," the prepared statement stated.

The amendment also proposes changes to tidy up zoning and overlay controls along the Calder Freeway to ensure they are accurate and reflective of the current land use, road management and conditions.

Council’s manager of development services, Georgina Hope, said the most recent corrections amendment to the planning scheme was completed in 2016.

“Since the previous corrections amendment, more administrative errors and anomalies associated with both the planning scheme clauses and mapping have built up, or land conditions have altered," Ms Hope said.

“Council officers keep a record of these so that they can be reviewed and corrected

Castlemaine’s town centre is a charming, pedestrian-friendly and highlyutilised area. To maintain its vibrancy and accessibility we’re renewing a number of footpaths in the area, starting this week.

To ensure safety and efficiency some areas will be affected by traffic management, but we’ll take care to minimise the impact on your day-today.

To view the new footpath locations and learn more about the project visit bit.ly/CastlemainePaths.

Community Satisfaction Survey

The annual Community Satisfaction Survey is underway, and is a great chance for you to have a say on how we’re performing, and what Council services matter to you.

If you live in the shire you may receive a call from independent market research agency National Field Surveys in the coming weeks.

We encourage you to take this opportunity to provide your feedback, and please be assured that your individual details and responses remain confidential.

Read more on the News page of our website.

Planning scheme amendment

Council is preparing a planning scheme amendment to correct anomalies and errors within the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme.

regularly, to ensure the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme is accurate and up-todate.”

Community members can view the amendment until March 4, and make a submission online via the council's website.

Copies of the amendment are also available to view during business hours at the civic centre in Castlemaine.

Submissions must be made in writing and submitted by Friday March 4.

Mount Alexander Shire Council is aiming to correct errors and anomalies – mostly associated with its Heritage Overlay – as it undertakes an amendment to its planning scheme.

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The amendment aims to reflect the needs of the community to ensure that the planning scheme is accurate and up-to-date, and indicative of current land use, road management, and conditions.

To read the background on the amendment, or make a submission visit mountalexander.vic.gov.au/CorrectionsAmendment.

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Art show back

The Kyneton Agricultural Society has honoured president and long-serving committee member, Vince Lakey, with life membership.

Mr Lakey was an incredibly hard worker and a passionate advocate for the show in his 14 years on the committee, becoming president in 2019.

Society secretary, Josephine Rutledge, said the life membership also recognised the efforts of the whole Lakey family, with Vince recruiting many of his seven children to help run the Kyneton Show each year.

“Vince comes with a very, very capable and supportive, active family,” Ms Rutledge said.

“The Farm Shed simply would not have happened, many years in a row, without Vince’s children and they’ve been incredibly dependable for so many years now.”

Mr Lakey joined what was a small committee at a time when the future of the show was in doubt.

“There was basically no money and the show was on its knees,” Ms Rutledge said.

“Things were really tough and I know Vince was a great support to former president Michael O’Sullivan and to Renai Dudley during her secretary and treasurer years as well as to Ros Matheson when she took over as treasurer."

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“We've had many people from Melbourne come up for it and people from other regions because they've heard about it,” he said.

“We've even had different show committees come to see why are we doing so well.”

While there was no show in the last two years of Mr Lakey’s three-year presidency because of COVID restrictions, he says it will come back better than ever for the 160th Kyneton Show on November 18-19.

“The volunteers will be very invigorated after two years without running a show and lots of ideas will have come up and the next show should be a very, very good show,” Mr Lakey said.

The presentation was Mr Lakey’s last Kyneton Show function. He and wife Barbara, a long-time teacher at Kyneton High School, have moved to Darwin where Vince will take up a new role as a lecturer at Charles Darwin University after many years teaching at Sacred Heart College in Kyneton and then at Salesian College Sunbury.

The society will appoint its next president at its annual general meeting, 7.30pm Monday April 11, at the Kyneton Showgrounds Watts Pavilion.

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Out of the mists comes an art show.

These last two years have seen plans swept off the table in an instant. The pandemic has been wide reaching and has touched all our lives. The Woodend Lions Art Show has managed to find a way to continue not missing one yearly event.

This year's 47th annual show emerges from the mists of this time to be held from March 12-14. The exhibition will be held as usual at the St Ambrose Hall, Templeton Street, in Woodend under COVID-safe conditions.

If the breadth of talent and the scope of the local works shown in last years show are anything to go by it promises to be really exciting. Entry forms are easily gained on the Woodend Lions web page. As well as a healthy prize pool for artists in five categories, the sales at this signature event are substantial. Local artists do very well at the show, with new talent revealed and established painters attracting a dedicated audience. The show offers many, many people an enchanting wonder through a diverse collection for a token donation.

After last years video of the judges commentary on the prize-winners many works were keenly sought after.

The funds raised at this show will support the range of social and environmental projects undertaken by Woodend Lions in the local community.

Vince Lakey on crutches after a knee replacement but still hard at work at the last Kyneton Show in 2019 with son Patrick.

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Trees take root at Bassett Creek Muckleford Catchment Landcare Group members prepare for planting along Bassett Creek.

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"The MCLG has been really successful in this project, and we want to play a part in helping them to do more," said Tiffany Inglis, co-director of The Good Op Shop.

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Test cameras for Calder From page 1 The Victorian Budget 2021-22 has invested $49.4 million to install and commission new fixed road safety cameras and two point-to-point highway camera systems.

The trial P2P cameras are located at either end of a 28-kilometre stretch, along the northbound and southbound section of the Calder Freeway from south of Macedon to Diggers Rest.

Senior Sergeant Ian Brooks of the BendiAmbulance Victoria is urging people to save Triple Zero calls for emergencies only. go Highway Patrol said people had nothing to fear from these or any speed cameras.

"Speed cameras are not revenue raising, speed cameras are road safety, that's what they're for," Sen-Sgt Brooks said.

"Since the introduction of speed cameras “Most people with COVID-19 will not As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to in Victoria, the average speed of motorneed an ambulance, as minor COVID-19 put pressure on health services, Ambulance ists on Victorian roads has dropped, which symptoms can be managed at home. If you Victoria is urging people to save Triple Zero means impact speeds have lessened. develop severe symptoms, you should call calls for emergencies only.

"That means that injuries are less severe Triple Zero immediately.”

Between October and December, a total Performance data for the last quarter of 45,087 callers state-wide to Triple Zero and fewer people are dying on our roads." shows Victorian paramedics were called to did not need an emergency ambulance and 91,397 Code 1 cases between October and were instead connected by paramedics and December. This is a 16.2 per cent increase nurses in the Secondary Triage Service. on the same time in 2020 – and the most Ambulance Victoria Loddon Mallee acting Code 1 cases in a quarter ever. regional director Trevor Weston said, curIn the quarter, 66.5 per cent of Code 1 rently, as many as one in five calls to Triple cases were responded to within 15 minutes, Zero for an ambulance did not actually need with a state-wide average response time of an emergency ambulance response.

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“Every call for assistance that isn’t an In the Mount Alexander Local Government emergency puts significant strain on our Area performance is improving with paracrews to reach those who need us the most," medics attending 46.5 per cent of Code 1 pahe said. tients within 15 minutes compared with 43.9 “There are lots of places to get health per cent for the same period in 2020. The advice – that isn’t Triple Zero. If it is non-lifeaverage response time to Code 1 patients threatening, GPs and pharmacists can prowas 18 minutes and 24 seconds. vide timely non-urgent care. Nurse-On-Call Response times were faster in the major (1300 606 024) is a great service and offers population centre of Castlemaine with amfree medical advice 24 hours a day, seven bulances reaching 69.2 per cent of Code 1 days a week. patients within 15 minutes, with an average “We are now seeing a significant increase response time 14 minutes and 23 seconds. in calls from people with COVID-19 sympThis is an improvement from 15 minutes and toms, many who do not require emergency care.

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The Mountain Writers Festival will hold its first event – a lunch in Macedon featuring Victorian writers – on Saturday March 26.

This literary feast brings together esteemed writers Tony Birch, Evelyn Araluen, Tom Griffiths and Sophie Cunningham.

“We’re thrilled to finally be able to stage our first event,” said festival director, local author Sonia Orchard.

“It’s been a tough couple of years for everyone in the arts and especially those of us trying to hold events, so it’s fantastic to be able to announce this lunch," Ms Orchard said.

"We couldn’t be more pleased with the timing – Victoria is emerging from the worst of the pandemic, and we know that people just can’t wait to get out and experience great arts events!”

Themed 'Place, Story, Nature', the Mountain Writers Festival focuses entirely on writing that explores the relationship between people and the environment. The first full festival is expected to be held in Macedon on the weekend of November 5-6.

Meanwhile, the inaugural event on March 26 will be a two-course lunch at the Macedon Wine Collective.

Part of the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, the lunch brings four stellar and engaging writers together to discuss nature, story and place.

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MEET THE AUTHORS Tony Birch is the author of three novels: the bestselling The White Girl; Ghost River, which won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Indigenous Writing; and Blood, which was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. He is also the author of Shadowboxing and three short story collections, Father’s Day, The Promise and Common People.

In 2017 he was awarded the Patrick White Literary Award.

Evelyn Araluen is the author of Drop Bear. She is a poet, researcher, and co-editor of Overland literary journal.

Her widely published criticism, fiction and poetry have been awarded the Nakata Brophy Prize for Young Indigenous Writers, the Judith Wright Poetry Prize, a Wheeler Centre Next Chapter Fellowship, and a Neilma Sydney Literary Fund Travel Grant. Born and raised on Dharug Country, she is a descendant of the Bundjalung Nation.

Tom Griffiths is a historian whose books and essays have won prizes in literature, history, science, politics and journalism. His books include Hunters and Collectors, Forests of Ash: An Environmental History, Slicing the Silence: Voyaging to Antarctica, Living with Fire and The Art of Time Travel: Historians and their Craft. He writes for Inside Story, Griffith Review, Meanjin and Australian Book Review, and is Emeritus Professor of History at the Australian National University. He has lived in the Macedon Ranges since 2018.

Sophie Cunningham is the author of seven books including City of Trees: Essays on Life, Death and the need for a Forest. Sophie is also a teacher, mentor, climate change activist, wildlife advocate and every day she posts

an image of a tree on her Instagram @sophtreeofday. Her novel, This Devastating Fever, will be released through Ultimo Press in September 2022 and she has also begun researching a new non-fiction book, The Time Machines: In search of ten of Australia’s oldest and most remote trees.

BOOK AHEAD Ms Orchard said places at the lunch were expected to fill quickly and encouraged people to book ahead to avoid disappointment. “With such an amazing line up of top writers, we know this will be a really exciting and stimulating event, and we expect the luncheon to sell out fast,” she said.

Tickets go on sale February 14 at: mountainwritersfestival.com.au

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At the completion of the course, students are invited to attend the shed every Tuesday to undertake their own projects.

Long-time shed member and course instructor Bob Grubb said he had been astounded at how popular the courses were.

“We began holding them before the pandemic struck and completed four courses, but COVID-19 forced a total shutdown,” he said.

“But with very little publicity, we have almost filled three of the four courses we will operate this year.”

Maggie Hopkins, who completed the first course almost two

years ago, has been appointed the women’s coordinator.

She has played a key role in working with Bob and the three other instructors – James Keddie, Robin Burgess and Ian Collie – to fill the courses and teach the women.

“I found the course highly rewarding and extremely helpful,” Maggie said.

“In addition to the woodwork, we discuss general home maintenance such as leaky taps, blown lamps and the importance of smoke detectors – all those handy things that women should know.

“I urge women wanting to do one of these extremely useful courses to contact me as quickly as possible. We only take on six students at a time, and we only do four courses a year. If the courses remain as popular as they are, it will not be long before we are booking in women for next year.”

Maggie Hopkins can be contacted on 0437 584 979 or email petemag@iinet.net.au

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Are you satisfied?

Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s annual Community Satisfaction Survey is being undertaken from late January through to March.

Some households may receive a call from independent market research agency National Field Services commissioned to conduct the survey.

Mayor Jennifer Anderson said the survey would involve about 400 phone interviews among a representative sample of residents.

“The survey is an important method of assessing the council’s performance across a range of measures and to identify ways to provide improvement or more effective service delivery to residents,” she said.

“For those people who do receive a call, we appreciate you taking the time to assist us with your valuable feedback.

“Please be assured that your details and individual responses are confidential.

Only the overall results are shared with the council."

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Swing by the shed The Woodend community will get the chance to see exactly what goes on inside the walls of the Woodend Men's Shed when it hosts an Open Day this Saturday.

Shed members have completed another year of productive activity despite the difficulties and interruptions imposed by COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns.

During the course of 2021, the shed completed a number of community projects including the manufacturing of numerous nesting boxes, customised for various species of birds, gliders and micro bats; paper folders for the Rotary Club; Community Food Bank shelves and a Street Library for the Woodend Neighbourhood House; and the provision of wooden toys for children’s charitable organisations.

Shed president Kevin Davis said an important contributor to the ongoing funding of the shed had been the restoration of a considerable number of wooden garden benches with cast-iron ends.

"These are usually donated in a dilapidated state with the timber rotted and the ends rusty," Kevin said.

"After a clean down and repaint of the ends, new weather-resistant hardwood timbers are fitted and oiled to present a 'better than new' product that is sold to help meet costs of rent and materials.

"The shed is happy to show you what they have available for sale, or to assist with items you need fixed so please call us or call in."

The Woodend community is invited to see the new set up and share a sausage sizzle with shed members on Saturday February 12 when an Open Day will be held from 10am until 2pm.

Members will be on hand to conduct tours of the workshop and explain its operations to potential new members.

The Woodend Men's Shed is open most Mondays and Wednesdays between 9am and 12pm and welcomes visitors. It operates out of the Old Black Forest Sawmill site at 988 Black Forest Drive, Woodend.

The shed operate as a COVID-safe space and requires compliance with all current COVID restrictions and mandates.

Woodend Men’s Shed’s Paul Newman and Kevin Davis are pictured with shelves the shed members built for the Neighbourhood Centre’s accessible community pantry.

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Bringing voices together Eve Lamb

International Women's Day will be celebrated in Castlemaine with an evening of live entertainment on Tuesday March 8.

The event is being hosted at the Northern Arts Hotel and will feature plenty of live music with a lineup of talented local musos on the evening's program that will get started from 7pm.

Those who attend to mark the annual international occasion can also expect to catch some thought-provoking speeches including one from Nalderun CEO, Yorta Yorta woman, Kathryn Coff.

"I will be doing an an Acknowledgement to Country and I want to speak on bringing voices together for International Women's Day," Kathryn says ahead of the event which carries the theme 'Bringing Voices Together'.

"It's about bringing people together," says organiser, Castlemaine's Cate Mercer.

"It's important for us to have gatherings. We have to connect.

"I want to let our community know that everybody is welcome and invited. It's a community event."

Cate says inclusion and acceptance of diversity are central to the theme for this year's International Women's Day celebration for which local artist Trace Balla has designed an original artwork themed around Bringing Voices Together.

"We'll probably have about 10 local performers, who are all women," Cate says.

"We'll also have some speakers, and a couple of surprises, and the bar will be operating so we can all raise our glasses together."

Cate says a nominal door fee will apply with all who get along required to be double vaxxed.

But she says some outdoor seating is also planned to enable those would would prefer to remain outdoors for the event to do so.

"It's celebrating women and if you think women are worth celebrating we'd like to see you there."

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

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People can learn more about plans to protect Hepburn’s natural environment into the future at an information session this week.

Sustainable Hepburn will be Hepburn Council’s new environmental sustainability strategy acknowledging the interconnections between emissions reduction, the natural environment, waste and climate resilience.

It will include detailed action plans for the following strategic themes: beyond zero emissions, natural environment and biodiversity, low waste, and climate and water resilience.

“We are committed to developing this with the community and have convened a Community Reference Group of 25 community members who will work together during February and March,” said Mayor, Cr Tim Drylie.

The sustainability team from Hepburn Shire Council will be available to discuss Sustainable Hepburn with the community in person. A Trentham session will be held tomorrow at 2.30pm to 5.30pm at the Town Square.

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Do you love dogs and people and all things rainbow?

The organisers of Puppy Pride 2022 are looking for a team of volunteers for this inaugural event to celebrate the LGBTIQA+ community and their pooches with a day out at the Kyneton Botanical Gardens.

As part of the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, which runs from March 26 to April 25, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health in partnership with Macedon Ranges Shire Council will be hosting an event for LGBTIQA+ people, their allies and their puppies to gather together, meet and greet and delight in our beloved four-legged friends.

Volunteer tasks will include setting up and packing down the event, assisting with the preceding Puppy Pride walk along the Campaspe River, supporting staff during the day and most importantly having fun revelling in the glorious day that Puppy Pride promises to be.

“Like all successful events, we will be relying on a team of volunteers to ensure the event is smooth-running,” says volunteer coordinator Sharon.

“We strongly encourage members of the LGBTIQA+ community to get in touch with us about volunteering for Puppy

Pride and to find out about other rainbow volunteer opportunities we have here at Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health."

The organisers hope the event will be a welcome opportunity for people to come together, connect and celebrate the visibility of our LGBTIQA+ community after a difficult couple of years.

“Providing opportunities for the community to connect is now more important than ever and that’s why we are super excited about Puppy Pride,” says Rhani Dean-Talbett, Sunbury and Cobaw’s WayOut project worker.

“Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet people and get to know the community that surrounds you.”

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health has two programs that work to connect the LGBTIQA+ communities in the Macedon Ranges. CLIP – the Country LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Program, and the youth-focused WayOut program organise a number of events and groups that champion positive health and wellbeing outcomes and celebrate pride.

Puppy Pride will be held at the Kyneton Botanical gardens on Sunday April 10, 11.30am – 2.30pm. If you are interested in volunteering contact: volunteer@ scchc.org.au/9744 9269.

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Hepburn Shire Council is developing its first ever Positive Ageing Strategy and seeking community input.

Positive ageing is the process of maintaining a positive attitude, feeling good about yourself, keeping fit and healthy and fully engaging in life as you age.

“Older people give so much to our shire in respect to supporting others, working, volunteering, bringing richness to our community and so much more. Our Positive Ageing Strategy will explore what the council can do in partnership with local groups and agencies to support people to have a positive experience of getting older,” said the mayor, Cr Tim Drylie.

“We have launched a survey to find out how people in Hepburn Shire are experiencing ageing. What are the challenges they faced, their concerns, what is working well and any support they might need to improve their experience of getting older."

Complete a survey online at: participate. hepburn.vic.gov.au/positive-ageing or collect a copy from a local library or council hub.

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Orienteering enthusiasts will descend on Castlemaine tomorrow evening when the Central Highlands Orienteering Club's Summer Series makes the trek up the Calder.

The second half of the series kicked off at Macedon on February 2 and will wrap up in Gisborne next Wednesday February 16.

Central Highlands Orienteers member Mark Hennessy said the towns of the Central Highlands offered wide streets plus grassy and bushy parks, bringing the sights and smells of nature into urban environs.

"Anticipation for Richard Goonan’s new map in urban Castlemaine this week is expected to attract eager participants from across the goldfields and maybe as far as Bendigo and Ballarat,” Mark said.

"The club hopes the event will start a move towards establishing stronger community participation in orienteering in the heart of Victoria’s most famous forest orienteering region," he said.

Map designer and keen Castlemaine orienteer Richard Goonan said the event had been designed for families and kids to come and try orienteering.

"We even have a course for ‘power walkers’, and there will also be a good challenge for people that like to push their running,” he said.

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Later this year the club is looking forward to welcoming a major event – the Australian Orienteering Championships Carnival – to the region in September/ October with events to be held around Castlemaine and Kyneton and surrounding districts.

"There is currently work under way creating new maps at Maldon/Daylesford and a new section of a map near Campbells Creek, with other events in the carnival also planned for Kyneton and Mount Alexander," Richard said.

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Minister for Regional Development MaryAnne Thomas has announced $260,000 from the Investment Fast Track Fund will be put towards the design stage of the project.

The redevelopment was a key recommendation from the Woodend Community Centre Master Plan, completed in 2021.

A new library, performance space, foyer and gallery, café, visitor information hub, and an outdoor events space are all part of the plans to update the community centre to meet the needs of the growing community.

The new spaces will be designed to take advantage of natural light and create a more vibrant and welcoming place to visit.

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Image: Michael Corridore, Untitled 13, photograph, 2006. Courtesy the artist. ise Grills, plus a debate on the merits of car culture into the 21st century with local and national experts.

Michael Corridore’s photographic series Angry Black Snake contrasts the joy of gathering in celebration with dream-like scenery that is neither distinctly pleasant nor clearly post-apocalyptic.

Corridore’s contextless figures elicit a sense of unease in the viewer that remains unceasingly relevant in conversations around man’s impact upon the

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Corridore’s 20-year artistic career spans photography, motion, painting and scoring music for motion-based projects.

He has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout Australia, Europe and the USA and his work is included in public and private collections across the globe.

Angry Black Snake was the winner of the Aperture Foundation's Portfolio Prize and was exhibited in their New York gallery in 2010.

New school opens in Gisborne The new Willowbank Primary School opened in Gisborne South last week.

Minister for Education James Merlino and MP Mary-Anne Thomas visited the McGeorge Road site for the official opening on Thursday.

“Gisborne is growing – and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see families have another great local school option close to

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home. I can’t wait to be a regular visitor to see all the school’s successes,” Ms Thomas said.

The school will provide for about 475 students from prep to grade six and features a library, along with art, food and science learning spaces.

There is also a dedicated performing arts and physical education build-

ing, two learning neighbourhoods, two outdoor hardcourts, a sports field, bike shed and playgrounds.

Rothschild Road Kindergarten is colocated on the school site.

Principal Rynn Anderson brings a wealth of education experience to the school – most recently as principal of Tarneit P-9 College.

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Castlemaine Art Museum launched its new 'Terrace Nights and Terrace Projections' series last Friday.

The new series of exhibitions, installations and public programs will be running from now until mid-2023.

The series kicked off with contemporary photographer Michael Corridore’s photographic collection Angry Black Snake projected on the gallery façade.

At sunset every night, Angry Black Snake is the first in CAM's series of Terrace Projections on the gallery's art deco façade. Each Terrace Projection will be accompanied by public programming series, Terrace Nights.

CAM has always enjoyed the support of the Castlemaine community and celebrated local stories. The challenges of the past two years have further strengthened the need for spaces of connection, reflection and new ideas. CAM’s Terrace series responds by looking out towards the diverse communities of contemporary Castlemaine and reimagining the gallery’s role as a hub for arts and community engagement.

From February 2022 to mid-2023, CAM will commission seven local and national artists to respond to a range of relevant topics such as First Nations and queer communities, industry, incarceration and young people.

The first focuses on Castlemaine’s world-renowned car culture.

As well as featuring the work of Australian photographer Michael Corridore, the program also includes a drawing class with essayist and comics artist Elo-

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1. Who was Macedon Ranges’ 2022 Citizen of the Year?

2. Ruth and Phillip Hay have claimed what 2022 title?

3. Which local resident composed the music for documentary film The Magnitude Of All Things?

4. Which local primary school reopened recently after more than two years?

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5. The ‘Will you marry me Renate Maiden Plate’ was run where this year?

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6. What was the name of the eldest Brady Bunch daughter?

7. What date does Easter Saturday fall on this year?

8. When was the film Die Hard first released?

9. The 2022 Chinese New Year welcomed Year of the what?

Mick Lewin, chair, Mount Alexander Bioenergy Board The proposed Mount Alexander Bioenergy facility will better manage wasted organic resources and reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by over 88,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents per year – that’s the same as taking over 36,800 cars off the road.

It achieves this by off-setting the use of fossil fuel gas, the reduction of waste going to landfill, waste transporting reductions, fertiliser offset, etc. MAB does not view waste as limited by the shire boundaries and recognises the impact our wastes have on others and vice versa.

Mount Alexander Sustainability Group is a community volunteer organisation that has developed the bioenergy facility concept and is working to make it a reality.

The facility will only proceed if it complies with strict EPA and local government environmental and planning requirements including a full public disclosure and consultation process, and MASG are committed to achieving performance beyond minimum compliance requirements. The proposed siting of the facility is permissible under current land zoning and makes environmental and commercial sense because it allows conversion of organic wastes from the Don facility into energy that Don can use to substitute for fossil fuel energy.

In the interest of having early community input, MASG began preliminary community engagement before final design decisions have been made. This was made clear at

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the time. This process is continuing.

Having provided the opportunity for the community to engage in constructive discussion we find it disappointing that misinformation is circulating, and stakeholders we engage with are being targeted with seemingly vexatious complaints and enquiries.

It is a small number of opponents spreading misinformation. We once again ask that those few accept our invitation, oft repeated, to meet so they are better informed.

Many of those in our community who are concerned about climate change have expressed support for the project. Many neighbours to the proposed facility have also voiced support.

Understandably some still have questions they would like to see resolved. They will have opportunity to raise these during ongoing community engagement and formal EPA and local government approvals processed.

We don’t currently have all the answers but are working towards getting there. Your inputs are taken seriously where we are engaged constructively.

This is a one-off opportunity to make a real difference and massively reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Contradictory claims M Mack, Bendigo I share Keith Williams’ dislike for cherrypicked half-truths so let’s have a look at his concerns ('Hypocrisy', Opinions, February 1).

Firstly, fishing is not like duck shoot-

ing because it’s silent, does not frighten children or stock, does not use a lethal weapon, and does not deter tourists.

Next, a paid advertisement opposed to duck shooting is not an editorial. First Nations Clans signed on to that advert – that’s an inconvenient truth for the duck shooters.

There were no shotguns here before 1788.

It’s contradictory to claim that duck shooting protects the nation’s food security yet has a “miniscule” effect on duck numbers.

As for conservation credentials of duck shooters, the 2008 River Red Gum Forest Investigation report from the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council found that the area purchased with game licence fees “was often overstated … Some small areas were purchased for addition to Crown land, while others were existing Crown land reserves prior to reservation as state game reserves”.

In 2009 an official from Field and Game Australia pleaded guilty in Sale Magistrates Court to stealing water from the Latrobe River to fill FGA's private Heart Morass wetland just before the shooting season during the Millennium Drought. Since then, Heart Morass has been supported by the taxpayer-funded Catchment Management Authority.

FGA annual reports acknowledge considerable financial support from government plus half a million dollars from a VicRoads 'offset' program administered through Trust For Nature, but most taxpayers are unaware of this.

Shooters and their political backers have dominated the media for far too long.

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New book for local author Macedon author Margaret Lygnos explores the power of connection in her latest novel Group Therapy.

A group of women meet in their semi-rural town and get to know each other through weekly café meetings started by the local shire council.

Slowly, as they learn to trust each other and form a special bond, secrets begin to tumble out.

"The story is fictional but the women in this story all have their problems, which they work through with the help of their group of friends," Lygnos said.

The book touches on childhood traumas, infidelity, work pressures and isolation.

Lygnos said she hoped the story would open readers' eyes to some of the challenges women and children may have faced.

"I like to write about women and children as I feel they are often disadvantaged," Lygnos said.

"I am a retired nurse with a lot ideas in my head due to life’s experiences therefore I have a few more stories to write yet."

Group Therapy is Lygnos's second book and was released at the end of last year.

It can be purchased at The Trading Post Mount Macedon, New Leaves Woodend or Collins Booksellers Sunbury.

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Don’t wait for warning

Victorians waiting on bushfire warnings could be leaving it too late to act, the Country Fire Authority has warned.

More than half of Victorians living in high-risk bushfire areas believe they will definitely get an official warning if under fire threat, according to CFA’s Bushfire Community Survey. It also showed more than a third expected they would be told when to leave if threatened by bushfire.

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said while Victoria had an effective integrated warning system there might be circumstances when no warning was issued.

“Fires can spread within minutes. On hot, dry and windy days fires can start quickly and threaten lives and homes. You need to be prepared and paying attention to the weather conditions ahead of time," he said.

"The community needs to know their triggers and use their senses such as sight and smell as well as their common sense to enact their fire plan.

“Grassfires are prevalent this season and can move at speeds of up to 25km per hour and jump highways.”

While this year’s fire season outlook indicates a lower risk of prolonged bushfires, grassfires remain a high risk across the state after strong rainfall and fuel growth during spring and summer.

“Do not drive into or through high-risk areas on hot, dry, windy days," Mr Heffernan said. "Plan an alternate route or delay your travel, if possible. Those living in or visiting

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regional Victoria should monitor conditions every day and have a bushfire safety plan in place."

Mr Heffernan said there were times during major bushfires when the CFA simply couldn't get a truck to every house.

“People need a plan – exactly what are you going to do for your family, loved ones, pets and other animals if a fire occurs and a fire truck may not be able to get there?" he said.

"If you have a plan, you can act to survive.”

Victoria’s integrated warning system includes the Vic Emergency website, app and social media channels, VicEmergency Hotline 1800 226 226, emergency broadcasters including ABC radio, commercial radio and select community radio stations.

Warnings are issued when an incident is occurring, and you need to act. Make sure you understand the three levels of warnings and additional messages such as ‘Evacuate Now’: • Advice – An incident is occurring or has occurred. Access information and monitor conditions.

• Warning (Watch & Act) – An emergency is developing nearby. Conditions are changing and you need to act now to protect yourself and your family.

• Emergency Warning – You are in imminent danger and need to act now.

• Evacuation – An evacuation is recommended or procedures are in place to evacuate.

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Love and community spirit

Love and community spirit will be the theme of the day at Kyneton Farmers Market this Saturday at St Paul's Park.

Passionate cooks will find lots of red foods to star in a Valentines Day menu. If you are looking for a special gift and want to buy local, you will find lots of gift ideas starting from $10 at the Makers Market.

Here are some of the great buys: Handmade pottery with a bright red glaze A bottle of local bubbles – shiraz, merlot or rosé Heart-shaped jewellery Berry flavoured mead, made from local honey, we think this might be St Valentine's buy of the day!

Small batch, sweet chilli sauce, or peach melba jam Locally grown flowers with summer dahlias at their best Red gin! Rhubarb or 'Rosey and the Rabbits' aged in pinot noir barrels Romagna29 paneforte Handmade rose-scented castile soap Home-cooked breakfast – start the day with gin-infused bacon!

Shop to the sounds of acoustic guitar, saxophone and Kyneton local busker Gus Burgess.

Start Valentine's Day early with strawberry flavoured gluten-free donuts!

The Kyneton Farmers Market will be held this Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm.

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Maldon Artist Network is holding its Maldon Portrait Prize in 2022 with this year's theme 'I Be Human'.

Entries for this year's prize closed on January 17 and once again some incredible works will be featured from artists in the Mount Alexander Shire and beyond.

MANet encourage a range of entries, diverse both culturally and professionally, many trained and experienced, others newcomers and amateurs.

A magnet for locals, regionals and tourists, the Portrait Prize exhibitions will be richly varied.

The Painting, Drawing and Mixed Media Finalists Exhibition will take place from February 6-13. The Photography Finalists Exhibition will follow from February 2027.

The exhibitions will take place at Edge Galleries 35-37 Main Street Maldon and will be open from 10am-4pm.

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When you arrive at the clinic, place the carrier on the seat beside you, on your lap or onto a dedicated shelf for the carrier.

Avoid placing it on the floor as cats feel more secure when elevated. Keep the carrier covered in the waiting area.

Waiting areas should be separate sections for dogs and cats where possible to help reduce stress.

If your cat is particularly anxious, notify staff who can direct you and your cat to a quiet consult room as soon as possible.

More information is available from Gisborne Veterinary Clinic.

Risk tool for pets

With many Victorians welcoming a pet into their family over the festive season and demand for rehoming services high, the Victorian Government has taken steps to ensure more pets get the loving homes they deserve.

A taskforce was appointed last March to consider how to improve the rehoming of dogs and cats in Victoria, including those used in medical research.

The report makes 17 recommendations to support the welfare of dogs and cats requiring rehoming, including improvements to the regulatory framework for rehoming pets. The report recommends increased transparency in the movement of animals, better reporting of data and further grants to support the pet rehoming sector.

The recommendations are the result of extensive community and stakeholder consultation. Between May and October last year the taskforce conducted a number of activities, including site visits, roundtables and public webinars.

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A team of academics, veterinarians, health and consumer representatives has devised a process to assess different risks for both people and pets, focusing on dogs, cats, small mammals, birds and fish.

Project leader, University of South Australia pet researcher Dr Janette Young, says the tool assesses a wide range of risks, including allergies, bites/scratches, falls, transmission of diseases and animal stress.

"We want to support older people to keep their pets at an extremely stressful life stage and also reduce the number of pets who become homeless or need to be euthanised when their owner is no longer able to live independently," Dr Young says.

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When travelling in the car, ensure the carrier is well secured and cannot move around. Cover it with a towel or blanket, and a calming pheromone spray (Feliway)

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Quilt gifts bring a smile Goldfields Quilters Inc members have been hard at work creating another batch of beautiful quilts and have recently gifted them to local community groups.

The Goldfields Quilters presented six handmade quilts to the Mount Alexander Shire Accommodation and Respite Group, six quilts to the aged care residents of Thompson House and a further six quilts to aged care residents at Penhall at Castlemaine Health.

Goldfields Quilters members Cherie Woodfine and Patty Ritchie said they were delighted to reconnect with a couple of their former members during their visit to Penhall.

"One of the ladies was part of the founding group formed by the owner of the former Threadbear Quilters store in Castlemaine. They were delighted to hear we are still going strong," the pair said.

MASARG's new president Jan Steen said the organisation was extremely grateful to have received the generous donation.

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McDonalds House Castlemaine were thrilled to receive them on Friday," Ms Steen said.

"The quilts certainly are well used and add a homely atmosphere to the house.

"MASARG thanks Goldfield Quilters for their kind donation and continued support of the respite facility."

Goldfields Quilters Inc members also have another six kid-themed quilts to be presented to Anglicare Bendigo to be gifted to children in their care.

"One of our members specialises in toppers for kids and we are sure these very special quilts will bring a smile to the children's faces," Cherie said.

The Goldfields Quilters meet at the Castlemaine Golf Club, Pyrenees Highway, on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month and always welcome new members.

The group is also holding a sold out 'Quilt In' event at the Campbells Creek Community Centre on March 5.

To find out more about the local group call Cherie on 0427 972 726.

Stations to get facelift

The historic Harcourt Railway Station building and the Newstead Station Goods Shed are set to be transformed into new community spaces.

Bendigo-based construction company BLR Provincial will carry out works to restore the historic buildings to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Works to restore the buildings are being carried out through the state government’s Community Use of Vacant Rail Buildings Program, which involves refurbishing vacant station buildings across the state so they can be opened and used by local communities.

BLR Provincial was awarded the contract for the works following a competitive tender process. The company has experience carrying out heritage restorations on many buildings in Bendigo and last year completed works to upgrade the Bendigo Station waiting room.

Works on both buildings are set to get under way early this year, and include carrying out structural repairs and refurbishment, as well as installing a kitchenette and accessible toilet so the buildings can be used for community events and meetings.

Once the works are complete, Mount Alexander Shire Council will be the head tenant of the Harcourt Station building and the building will be managed by the Harcourt Progress Association as a community neighbourhood house with meeting, training, office and performance spaces.

Community Bank Maldon and District will be the head tenant of the Newstead Station Goods Shed and the building will be managed by the Redshed Arts Workshop Inc as a community arts workshop, learning and skills centre.

Both projects will be delivered in conjunction with an expert heritage architect, to ensure the restorations are sympathetic to the historic values of the buildings.

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14 Cameron Street, Malmsbury

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BLACK SPRINGS at Malmsbury Private Sale $1,350,000 to $1,500,000

Contact Paul Caine 0407 393 900

View Saturday 4.00pm to 5.00pm

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Architectural excellence and leading solar design combine here in this truly beautiful lightfilled home.

Situated the shortest walk from the centre of Malmsbury, yet so privately secluded in this acre of garden paradise.

A sensational home with zoned living, a view from every window and set close to school, shopping and city train.

Or could this be the most easy care weekend escape for all you treechangers searching for that ideal destination.

Inspect early to avoid missing this most unique opportunity.

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Absolutely rare 100 Ac (40.47 Ha).

Auction Sunday 27th February at 11am Unless sold prior EPR: $1,450,000 - $1,550,000

Contact Paul Caine 0407 393 900

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caine.com.au

KN260906

Site with dams, quality fencing and fully permitted new home site with irrigated paddocks. Rarely available and ready for action this site has it all - privacy, views, water, rich grazing soil, recently fenced with quality fencing and gates and a cleared level home site ready for you to create your dream. Also includes large 3 bay shed with high lift roller doors. Located within 4 kms of both Taradale and Malmsbury means easy access to shopping, schools and train transport. With a short 15 minute trip to Kyneton.

Call now to arrange a viewing of your future estate.

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A masterpiece in design

Black Springs, situated in the historic Malmsbury village yet secluded in a woodland of its own, is a seriously special one-acre property, remarkably private, as though you were in a world of your own.

The land once was the Malmsbury Chinese market garden of the Gold Rush, signifying its good soil, and it sits just below the historic St John’s Church among bluestone buildings and history.

On two sides are unmade treed road reserves, which add an expansive sense of space, and all of the adjoining property brings borrowed landscaped garden. The Black Springs Creek meanders through.

The house, designed by Elise Zouck who has a background of architectural and passive solar design in New England, USA, functions beautifully in both aesthetics as well as in thermal properties. Further aesthetic judgement comes from George Lianos, partner and sculptor.

A solid rock is central to the house and provides thermal mass. Timbers like reclaimed jarrah, red gum, elm, carri and blackwood have been sensitively chosen to give a rich natural beauty in both the cabinetry and structure of the house.

The entire floor area uses black limestone for its beauty, thermal properties and natural finish upon which to show off beautiful rugs. A collection of fine art can be shown effectively in this sophisticated space.

A generous cathedral entry space opens into the living and dining areas, which in turn takes your eye right out to the expansive landscaped garden and creek.

Each of the bedrooms and master is amply

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sized, as are the bathrooms, with rich wood cabinetry, and separate toilets. The library, portico, and every room on the south takes in a prime view of the historic bluestone church.

Oriented to north with double-glazed windows throughout, solar hot water, excellent insulation and correctly positioned eaves make living here a complete pleasure and sustainable endeavour.

One enters from the feature portico with huge jarrah posts and custom-designed large glass entry door.

All sides of the house are made with oversized sliding double-glazed doors to capture the full beauty of each of the garden views and to exit wherever one is called. A graceful corten steel pergola of ornamental grape and clematis oriented for every season is most likely where one can be found at any time of year.

Stone feature paving winds its way around the house and garden with multiple sitting areas, punctuated with sculptural rocks.

The garden has great structure (see 'Malmsbury Masterpiece' – Gardening Australia – youtube) while maintaining a low-maintenance, low-water requirements landscape, and the creek provides much-desired deep moisture retention as well as great wildlife habitat. A large volume of water storage augments the mains water, and there is plenty of scope for future garden development or for simply enjoying the land as is, with a great deal of pleasure, not much work. A wallaby population enjoys the creek habitat, and joeys are a joyful addition in spring along with a great array of birdlife, all of whom come right up to the house and garden ponds. This land is an extremely rare find and will be tightly held for the future.

A property with functionality and aesthetics in mind Black Springs, 14 Cameron Street, Malmsbury Contact agent Caine Real Estate Paul Caine / pcaine@caine.com.au / 0407 393 900

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A5 B2 C9 View

By Appointment Contact Agent $1,400,000 - $1,500,000

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56 Crombie Road, Macedon Spacious and Unique Family Home in Macedon on 5 Acres Approx.

This bespoke four bedroom, plus study/ possible 5th bedroom, features quality design and Master Builder presentation. Inside is testament to the family that put their heart and soul into creating something special. Outside offers nature’s impeccable design in a beautiful bush setting. For the creative people, there is a 3 bay garage plus a 6 bay double brick shed with two overhead gantries. Ideal accommodation for a caravan or boat, this set up would ideally suit a trades person.

From here you can be part of a thriving local community and enjoy proximity to the city.

All this home needs now is your family to love it.

Cherie Graf 0407 823 686

cherie.graf@woodend.rh.com.au

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11 Trentham Road, Tylden

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1 Christopher Crescent, Woodend

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• Your very own private retreat on 8409m2 • Set in total privacy, tranquil and secluded family hideaway • Large family home with fantastic open plan country kitchen with Aga oven • Tennis court, established gardens and large 6x15m shed • Garage shed with concrete floor and power, a trades person’s haven

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

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Serene and secluded A short drive from the Woodend township 7.2 acres approx. parcel of land Log cabin ripe for renovation A great opportunity to secure at Auction.

Inspect this weekend and discover the charm

Callum James 0421 189 383

callum.james@gisborne.rh.com.au

KN262561

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Auction vs Private Sale – Which Is Better?

Choosing the best method to sell a property should not be taken lightly. Auctions and private sales can offer different benefits depending on the situation. A recommendation is always made on a case-by-case basis and very much depends on the property prevailing market conditions and the vendor’s circumstances and preferences.

Auction An auction involves potential buyers bidding on your property. At the end of the auction, the highest bidder becomes the purchaser or if the reserve price isn’t met, they have the exclusive option to pay the reserve price.

Auctions are particularly suited to properties that are in high demand or unique in some way or where the market conditions support a ‘seller’s market’, like the one we are currently experiencing.

Auctions can be highly emotional, so they inspire urgency and competition - That competitive nature can get bidders really determined, ‘not to be beaten’, ‘optimise the fear of missing out’ etc.

The auction date itself allows all interested parties to ‘move as one’, giving all parties the opportunity to carry out their due diligence prior to the auction date and ensure all potential buyers have an equal opportunity to participate.

At auction, vendors also have the protection of a reserve price – the lowest amount they’re willing to sell for. There’s also a high likelihood of selling for more than the reserve.

Vendors are able to set the grounds of the auction and dictate their own selling terms, including a settlement date, as well as ensuring that their sale is unconditional at the time the contract is signed. With a private sale, there is a ‘cooling off period of 3 business days and quite often onerous special conditions are inserted to protect the purchaser.

Perhaps a negative is the public nature of auctions – for example, the price is in the public domain and so is the passed in result if it doesn’t sell on the day.

Private Sale A private sale is when a property is listed for sale through an agent, with an asking price attached.

The property is marketed and potential buyers make offers to the agent, who presents them to the seller, who decides whether to accept or not.

A private sale can be less stressful for some sellers. Private sales are ideal for properties in areas experiencing less demand and where comparable sales data can assure the vendor and the agent that the price they’ve set is largely correct.

The whole point of the auction method is to inspire competition between buyers, so there’s no point going to auction if the demand isn’t there.

Private Sales offer more privacy, if that’s a concern. Not everyone is comfortable with having the sale price of their property becoming public knowledge.

169 Harts Lane, Kyneton

Auction

'Sandford Lodge'

Sunday 27th Feb at 12.30pm EPR: $1,900,000 - $2,100,000

Hidden within the privacy of towering 'Leighton Green' hedges, there is a sense of anticipation and arrival at ‘Sandford Lodge’, a classic rural estate. Positioned on 7.64Ha (approx. 19 acres), a strong connection to the outdoors is immediately apparent, with rooms bathed in sunlight overlooking the surrounding landscaped garden. Majestic ornamental and fruit bearing trees provide shade in the summer months and frame the home with a kaleidoscope of colour.

The pleasing Federation style redbrick home is generous in both scale and features.

The family friendly floor plan comprises 4 generous bedrooms, renovated bathroom, and includes a master with ensuite. An extensive living, dining and kitchen area makes for effortless entertaining and flows out onto the north facing al fresco dining and paved spaces.

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Rare Corner Development Opportunity

Friday 25th Feb at 1.30pm EPR: $900,000 - $990,000

Centrally located, this rare corner site has exceptional visibility for a high exposure medical, retail, mixed-use development with multiple access points and a 40.2m frontage to Brooke Street and 23.5m frontage to Templeton Street. As a major service town in the fast-growing Macedon Ranges corridor, Woodend is well positioned to accommodate this growth, with a 50 minute commuting distance via the Calder Freeway or the Vline express service, high quality eateries and boutique shopping, new Coles supermarket, great primary and secondary schools, sporting facilities and much more.

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Private Sales can appeal towards certain buyers due to the more individual and personal method of selling. This can create wider appeal for a property.

Private Sales are typically a slower method – this can allow sellers to consider their options carefully before agreeing to sign the contract.

However, private sales can result in less competition and urgency to drive up the price of the property and can potentially result in a lower price as opposed to an auction.

The decision about which method to go with should be made by the vendor and agent, in collaboration, but ultimately, it’s a personal decision and vendors have to go with what they feel comfortable with.

Robert Broadhurst

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5 BIDDERS SOLD $905,000

SOLD $960,000

10 Pohlman Street Kyneton

Auction

Rothsay

Sunday 30 Jan at 11.30am EPR $780,000 - $850,000

Unoccupied for over 50 years, this original 1880s double front Victorian is an unpolished gem in a prime dress circle location, just 1 block from the historic Botanical Gardens. Posing many possibilities, ‘Rothsay’ is unliveable in its current form, but the 6 principal rooms, original high ceilings and Baltic pine floors offer a rare opportunity to capitalise on what is one of the last unrenovated homes in the highly revered ‘bluestone precinct’ between the Campaspe River and Piper Street.

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Lot 2 and 3, 61 Pennos Road Taradale Elevated Township Allotments With Stunning Views

Located within the township boundary of historic Taradale, these prized allotments overlook the town and the landmark railway viaduct with postcard views of the surrounding district. These hilltop blocks embrace the quiet village life and are an ideal opportunity to begin your tree change or scale up from a smaller town property.

Lot 2: 4,487 sqm (1.1 Acre) EPR $320,000 - $350,000 Lot 3: 3,010 sqm (.75 Acre) EPR $275,000 - $300,000

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Perfectly positioned on a huge allotment, this charming 1960s brick veneer home is a rare opportunity with its retro trends having huge appeal. This well maintained triple fronted family home has immediate liveability plus enormous potential in its prized central location.

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2098 Daylesford Malmsbury Road, Drummond For Sale

‘Rockwyn’…A Rural Retreat Realised

EPR $900,000 - $990,000

The moment you meander up Rockwyn’s long private driveway, your shoulders relax, and you know that you’re at home. This idyllic 2.25Ha (5 acre) setting located only 10 minutes from Kyneton and Malmsbury, has a charming home overlooking a dam, manicured garden and multipurpose outbuildings.

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Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 Lucas Varga 0488 215 123

broadhurstproperty.com.au

KN262394

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Super spacious 70s

Positioned with the botanical gardens as your borrowed landscape and neighbour, this super 70's brick home is light, spacious and offers a great inner city lifestyle with a semi-rural atmosphere and your morning walk and coffee sorted with the Mill complex just a short stroll away.

The home features a private patio entry, two carports, great under-house storage, spacious open plan living and dining areas with polished timber floor, air conditioning and gas heating. There is a modern kitchen, four bedrooms (three with robes), two bathrooms and 5.3KW solar system too.

Just 1.3km from the train station the property also enjoys a great proximity to two local pubs, the local North Primary School plus the sunken oval and walking trail of the botanical gardens.

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Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, super location with views 8 Odgers Road, Castlemaine $725,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811

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$845,000

5 McIntyre Street COTTAGE CHARMER WITH STUDIO, OUTDOOR LIVING & PRODUCTIVE GARDENS

2A1B 2C

In quiet semi-rural surrounds, just under 1km from the historic shopping precinct of town, this beautifully preserved and renovated period cottage features a classic 1860s twin-hipped roof-line with three red brick chimneys and a front verandah outlook stretching across the Beehive Chimney to town and Mt Tarrangower. The light and spacious home features lounge and dining rooms both with open fire places, 2 double bedrooms, reverse cycle air to all main rooms, a light, modern country kitchen with great storage, dishwasher, 900mm stainless steel gas cooker, plus an original cast iron Luxe bread oven - perfect for roasts or afternoon scones! There is a light filled bathroom with shower, claw foot bath, separate toilet and laundry. Adjoining the rear of the home - a screened verandah room provides a great fly free entertaining area for a BBQ or morning coffee.

Golden Square

$950,000

29 Ophir Street

IMPRESSIVE BLEND OF OLD & NEW WITH SUPER STYLE IN CENTRAL GOLDEN SQUARE

3A2B 4C

Situated in a lovely pocket of Golden Square and conveniently located 2km from Bendigo’s CBD is this fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sitting on a spacious 745m2 allotment. The home and gardens have undergone a complete renovation and remodel in recent years, with the original Miner’s Cottage at the front fully restored and an impressive modern-industrial extension added. As you enter the home, you’ll appreciate the wide hallway, spotted gum floors, tessellated style tiles, pressed tin ceilings, as well as the quality fittings and fixtures selected for the renovation.

Two of the bedrooms (one with built-in robes) are the original rooms at the front of the home and have the comforts of ducted heating and evaporative cooling. The home then reveals a large modern open plan living and dining area with an industrial-style kitchen.

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$975,000

138 Chaplins Road WALMER WONDERLAND OF SPACE AND TRANQUILITY – 17 ACRES, MUD-BRICK HOME, STUDIO AND MULTIPLE WORKSHOPS

4A2B 8C

Between Castlemaine and Maldon with pasture with paddocks and woodlands, plus a very large dam that is in the foreground view from the front verandah, this rustic and spacious Mudbrick home is a traditional ranch style build with verandahs, has 2 living areas, 4-5 bedrooms, a central kitchen and 2 bathrooms. There is a detached 4 room Brick studio perfect for a work from home space or further conversion. Outbuildings include a 4 bay carport, and to substantial workshops with concrete floors and power – 50’x25’ and 25’x45’ approx..

Enjoy space and room for your country pursuits – 11km from Castlemaine or Maldon, and just 10km from the Calder freeway.

STONEYGATE - PRESTIGE RURAL LIVING SO CLOSE TO BENDIGO

Stuart Hassett

Property Manager 0417 737 660

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

4A3B 2C

Presenting ‘Stoneygate’ – an unparalleled, superbly droom family home with pool, tennis court and 2-acre vineyard durang South. This property is truly the benchmark for t forts and luxury of a truly unique, character-fill , Mandurang South is a short drive into B tertainment and sport. Enter the property via a and and be captivated immediately on first impression caped lawns and established garden and the handcrafted stone f p around verandah. The feature entrance – an antique French door – opens main living, dining and kitchen area. With Millerson slate underfoot, stone walls, wood cathedral ceilings and a striking stone fireplace, this main living space of the home is effortlessly majestic yet warm and inviting.

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118 Queen Street

Narelle Waller Director

Rob Waller Director

Brett Tweed Sales

Mandurang South

Blasi Mulholland

Property Consultant 0417 311 733

Tori Parsons

Property Manager

wallerrealty.com.au

Catrina Weiss Asset Manager

KN262489

Walmer

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Potential on offer

Future proof your dreams of pursuing an escape to the country by securing this superb 1.8 acre allotment that's ideally situated on the edge of the Dunolly village. With frontage to the Dunolly-Eddington Road and only a 10-minute walk to the famous Dunolly Bakery and all other services on offer including primary school, hospital, hotel, supermarket, cafes and so much more.

This sought-after property is best described as a lightly treed bush block with added benefits of having the availability of both town water and power close to the front boundary. The property is zoned 'Farm Zone'

as are the two adjoining properties of which both have established residences in situ. Building on this property would be S.T.C.A. and there has already been a Land Capability Assessment Study completed ready for inclusion in a planning permit application.

Potential and opportunity are on offer here in spades.

Whether you are looking for an investment land bank allotment or just a weekend retreat, this property will tick many of those boxes. Centrally located - only 40 minutes to Bendigo, 20 minutes to Maryborough and approximately two hours to Melbourne.

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Beautiful bush block of 1.8 acres on the edge of Dunolly village Lot 1, 2 Alice Street, Dunolly $175,000 Property Plus Lois De Jong / 5447 4088 / 0413 175 087

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ATTRACTIVE AND HARD TO FIND • Quiet country lane with rural aspect close to everything • Power, phone and water available

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Di Selwood 0488 148 358

Taking names and enquiries now for upcoming homes available in the near future.

PRICES STARTING AT $200,000 Contact Kaylene Disher today!

0431 039 512 | kaylene@propertyplusre.com.au

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One of country Victoria’s most recognisable properties, Wiskmere Hall offers spectacular views across its 4 acres (approx) of parklike garden, boasting over 250m of prime Campaspe River frontage while being a short walk to historic Piper Street. An impressive property of grand proportions with Gothic revival influences, featuring quality craftsmanship and superb attention to detail.

Taking full advantage of its North-Easterly orientation, the rooms are light filled and airy, with every inch of the extraordinary roof line utilised. Comprising five bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living areas, the floorplan is versatile, with the centrepiece being the central lounge with fireplace and double height ceiling leading to the magnificent alfresco garden room. A rare opportunity to secure a unique, landmark property in a prime location.

Online Auction Inspect Land Price Tom May Leanne Pearman Woodend

Wednesday 23 February 5.00pm As advertised or by appointment 1.62 ha approx Contact Agent 0413 996 185 0400 947 799 5427 2800

Lot 3, 1 Markham Road Riddells Creek

Arareopportunitytobuildyourowngranddesignonqualityrural landofthe1.58hectares/3.9acreswhichoffersthelifestylebenefits of country living yet walking distance to pretty much all of Riddells Creek town amenities.

With planning approval in place and power and town water are at the property, the generous building allotment provides an excellent opportunity to capture the district views. Excellent shelter surrounding the property of mature, predominately European trees which also provide privacy. An easy commute to Melbourne, 45 minutes by the V/Line service or less by car. Zoning is Rural Living Schedule 3.

Pleasedonotinspectthepropertywithoutanagentinattendance, fence is electrified.

Thursday 17 February 5.00pm As advertised or by appointment 1.58 ha approx Contact Agent 0413 996 185 0400 947 799 5427 2800

KN262493

Online Auction Inspect Land Price Tom May Leanne Pearman Woodend

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Outstanding Agents, Exceptional Results!

Sold $1.75M

Sold $1.6M

95 Slatey Creek Road, Woodend

24 Lavenders Lane, Kyneton

Sold $2.25M

Sold

158 Mahers Road, Lancefield

121 Benson Road, Gisborne South

Sold

Sold

92 Embley Court, Romsey

359 Bolgers Lane, Newham

Sold $1.355M

Sold $1.77M

42 Wyralla Crescent, Gisborne

66 Trio Road, Kyneton

Interest in the Macedon Ranges and surrounding areas is currently at an all-time high.

Surpassing all expectations, we have sold numerous properties in record time, well over anticipated prices and still have excellent buyers from around the country looking to buy immediately.

Why Wait?

Call and arrange for an experienced Sales Agent to appraise your property now.

rtedgar.com.au

gisborne@rtedgarmr.com.au woodend@rtedgarmr.com.au kyneton@rtedgarmr.com.au

10 High Street Kyneton 124 High Street Woodend 25 B & C Hamilton Street Gisborne

KN262486

Gisborne 5428 8633 Woodend 5427 1222 Kyneton 5422 3325

5422 3325 5427 1222 5428 8633

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The Pines 325 Prendergasts Lane, Pastoria

The Pines is a truly stunning property and is a credit to our vendors who have been meticulous with everything they have done to improve production and functionality.

Inspections by appointment only Expression of interest closing 2nd March 2022 (unless sold prior) Price: - Contact Agent Jodie Alcaraz 0448 852 803 | Rick Lander 0408 571 485

rtedgar.com.au

10 High Street Kyneton 124 High Street Woodend 25 B & C Hamilton Street Gisborne

5422 3325 5427 1222 5428 8633

KN262487

A truly unique home where old meets new. The vibrant modern architecturally designed addition morphs seamlessly with the original 1880’s cottage, coming together beautifully in what can only be described as an ancient landscape. Mature trees, spring fed dams, approx. 290 renovated and improved acres, plus great infrastructure, are just a small part of this story.

The Pines home has both charming and modern features including, original pitched shingle roof in the new kitchen meals area, fabulous walk-in pantry, large open plan living and dining room with soaring ceiling and picture windows to take in the country views, Jetmaster fireplace, craftsmen built-in entertainment cabinetry and retractable timber screen.

Four good sized bedrooms, most with robes, plus well-appointed study/home office, separate entry with coat rack, bench seating and ample storage for shoes and boots. Fully updated second bathroom and laundry combined, lovely high ceilings, electric heating and cooling throughout for climate control as well as double glazing in the new addition. Surrounded by mature shady trees and an entertainers’ deck which all add to the country experience for your family and friends.

The location is idyllic, suiting buyers who are looking for a weekender or a permanent occupancy. Enjoy your cattle, sheep plus local wildlife, kangaroos bounding across the paddocks, eagles gliding overhead or echidnas and wombats moseying about.

The Pines offers wonderful improvements, with the current owners sparing no expense to have the farm in mint condition. The shearing shed is 2 stand, in as new condition with plenty of space for machinery or workshop, Proway sheep yards and steel cattle yards along with an impressive multipurpose industrial size 3 bay shed, one bay being fully secure with concrete floor. Furthermore, an automated bore, 12 dams, incredible country vistas of the rolling hills and granite outcrops, magical sunsets and a galaxy of stars, all within an hour of Melbourne and an easy drive to Kyneton, Lancefield and a multitude of great winery’s, cafes and restaurants throughout the thriving Macedon Ranges.

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Serene and secluded

Just a short drive from the Woodend township is this private and secluded 7.2 acre (approx.) parcel of land with a character filled log cabin ripe for renovation. As you enter the property, you'll instantly notice the surrounding native flora and fauna, the lily pad filled dam, large shedding/carport and more.

A great opportunity to be had, act fast and secure your spot in the booming Woodend market.

Property: Address: Sale: Agent: Contact:

Ready for you to stamp your style 1 Christopher Crescent, Woodend Auction Saturday February 19 @ 1pm.

ESR $900,000 - $990,000 Raine & Horne Woodend David Oliver 0403 023 706 Callum James 0421 189 383

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MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING

You only live twice

One house; two titles, on a corner block; perfect home or simple development opportunity.

This renovated 1950's, three-bedroom, weatherboard property on the corner of Sheehan Street, is a very liveable home while retaining some period features and sits on an elevated quarter acre block with views.

The living room has high ornate ceilings, a gas heater and plantation shutters, a kitchen with lots of benchtops, storage, a wood heater and split system, and space for a small table. The master bedroom is at the front of the house, with two additional bedrooms - the back one has a split system and an external door leading to a small deck. There's a central modern bathroom, laundry and second toilet outside next to the fernery. Outside there's a double garage/shed, single carport and woodshed, with irrigated garden beds around the house. Close to town, in a quiet location, this is one not to miss.

with Jennifer Pearce

Let's talk REAL

ESTATE

FROM A LITTLE TOWN TO WHERE BIG THINGS GROW

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Two titles, as is or development opportunity 12 Lawrence Street Castlemaine $685,000 Cantwell Property Castlemaine Nick Haslam 0422 848 662

Victoria’s regional house market has grown substantially and the latest figures from the REIV (December 2021) prove that more and more people are moving from the city and outer suburbs to make a home in regional Victoria.

Whilst the pandemic over the past two years saw house prices increase due to demand with people rushing out of the city in search of more space and land to hibernate in, we are still seeing continued growth in the Macedon Ranges region, even in the notoriously hot and dry season.

Across regional Victoria, house prices grew in 2021 at the fastest rate in over 20 years with the median house price seeing a 27% increase, sitting at just over $600,000. Lifestyle areas including coastal destinations along the Bellarine Peninsula saw an increase upwards of 60%, whilst towns in the beautiful Alpine region such as Bright and Mount Beauty recorded a price growth of 45% or more.

Here in Kyneton, the average house prices is now upwards of $850,000 which is an impressive

figure next to the regional Victorian median house price of $600,000. And it is not slowing down.

December and January has set the wheels in motion for those wanting to make the tree change. Buyers considering their options during the last lockdown have planned their move and are taking action with confidence around working remotely and providing a lifestyle based on health and wellbeing for themselves and their family.

Will the property rush stabilise moving into the new year or are we still in the thick of it? With the pandemic and it’s fall on effects still on our doorstep, we may start to see a settled property period for the remainder of summer especially with a limited amount of property on offer. But in this current climate, the only thing we can predict is that home is where the heart is, so follow its lead!

Want to discuss Kyneton as a destination for your family? Make an appointment today jenniferpearce.com.au

rh.com.au KN262490

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TRADES&SERVICES EARTHMOVING

CABINETRY/JOINERY KN243837

ELECTRICAL REC 20074

Phone Darren 0411 505 045

SERVICING THE MACEDON RANGES

KN245937

DALE 0438 510 334

Reliable Professional Service

GARY - 0428 332 476

03 5479 1800

LAND SURVEYING

5422 1724 | 5428 2899 89E Piper Street, Kyneton 6 Ladd Road, New Gisborne www.macedonrangesglass.com.au

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

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

Free measure and quotes

Also servicing Macedon Ranges and Mt Alexander Shires

Phone 0488 609 495

E: info@innovativeglassaluminium.com.au

All our glass supplied and installed are in accordance with Australian Standards

FIREWOOD

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computersokoz@gmail.com www.computersok.com.au

KN257766

Call Ross on 0421 367 040

☎ 0407 823 900

Est. 1970 FAST GLASS Replacements

No job too big or too small

pcelectric.com.au

COMPUTER REPAIRS

Robert Schomacker

MACEDON RANGES GLASS

KN251460

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REC 13 3295

Electrical & Data Specialists

For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning requirements

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Specialising in kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes Custom/Cabinetry, Flatpacks, Shop/Office Joinery Latest in design and manufacturing technology 36 years industry experience Located in Kyneton

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KN243813

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

floor sanding specialists

Sanding & Polishing Old & New Timber Floors Expert Staining

KN251452

887 351

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Tiling, Carpentry,

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General Repairs, Maintenance,

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HANDYMAN Painting, Gardening

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Planning Permits – Subdivisions – Title Surveys – Levels/Contours – Boundary Check Surveys – Feature Surveys – Building Set-outs – Adverse Possession

Licensed Surveyor: Rowan Mobbs – 0408 994 985

PLUMBING

Mob: 0417 322 342 • Bus: 5422 2420 New Homes • Renovations • Septic and Sewer Roofing and Guttering • Blocked Drains Gas Fitting • General Plumbing KN243699

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

KN243751

ANTENNAS

KN243827

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Monday to Friday: 8.30 am- 5 pm.

Saturday: 8.30 am - 12 pm

224 Barker Street, Castlemaine. Phone: 5472 2533

www.fasom.com.au

Phone Kerrie on 5422 1488 to book your space

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KN257235/K

SEPTIC TANK & GREASE TRAP CLEANING

Adam Mob. 0438 226 572 Peter Mob. 0407 506 644 5422 2952

Family owned and operated

www.countrywidebuildingservices.com.au

WE RESTUMP AND UNDERPIN

KN251445

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

Fully Insured HIA Member

5429 1735 / 0428 322 486

Cement & Acrylic Rendering Professionals

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KN243817

SEPTIC

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0418 507 172

KN258358

www.sanae-svcs.com.au

PO Box 1040, Daylesford, VIC 3460 koos.hulst@sanae-svcs.com.au (03) 5348 6620 or 0437 747 619

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Qualified arborist providing commercial and residential tree maintenance

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REBLOCKING

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PH 0427 601 534

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0417 059 969

ADVERTISE HERE NOW Phone Kerrie 5422 1488

KN262270

PROPERTY CLEAN UP

Just give Kerrie a call on 5422 1488 or

e: kgleeson@midnews.com.au

Business Profile

Rose's Liquid Waste

Locally owned and operated for over 30 years. Their experienced operators are professional, friendly and available seven days a week! They can provide advice on the best way to maintain the health of your septic systems.

If it has been more than three years since you had your septic cleaned, or there are bad smells or gurgling coming from your septic tank, toilets or drains, then you need to call Roses Liquid Waste, your Macedon Ranges based septic tank cleaning specialist.

Roses specialises in septic tank pump outs, including all brands of treatment plants, sewer transfers, holding tank pump outs, commercial grease trap pump outs, triple interceptors and industrial car washes.

Contact Roses for an assessment and they'll be in touch to discuss your septic tank requirements.

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BEVANS - Mary

A service will be held at St. Therese’s Church, Bendigo on 9.2.2022 at 11am.

Passed away peacefully, 5-2-22 in RMH. Much loved sister to Ken. Sister-in-law to Pat. Loving Aunt to Paul and Jodi, Brett, Luke and Emma, and Leigh.

Great Auntie to Jazmin, Hayden and Finnigan.

Loved and remembered always.

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JENKINS Arnold

Robert Arnold The Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival mourns the passing of Arnold, Festival King in 1996, organiser of the Festival of One Act Plays for many years, Parade announcer on countless occasions and a supporter of many activities until the present.

He lent his excellent singing voice to many Festival concerts, sponsored prizes for the One Act Plays and purchased and planted hundreds of daffodils.

Arnold, a true local legend whose friendship, good humour and talents will be missed by all.

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The President, Committee and Members of the Kyneton Horticultural Society pay tribute to the life of our longest serving member, Arnold Jenkins.

A member of the society since 1958, Arnold was a beloved member and will always be held in the highest regard by all its members.

Arnold gave much of his time to make our flower shows a success over many years; a selfless, kind man who was honoured to be Life Member. Always remembered; Arnold will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known him.

Vale Arnold KN262519/L

FERRIS – Faye The Committee of Management of the Kyneton Golf Club wish to pass on their condolences to the Ferris family on the passing of our past member and committee member.

KN262548/J

JENKINS Arnold The driving force behind the Redesdale Revellers for 30 years.

Lovingly remembered by the Redesdale Hall Committee.

He will be sadly missed.

Passed peacefully in Melbourne Late of Harcourt Dear & loved wife of Kevin (Dec) Loving sister of Barry, Jeff, Ken, Archie, Merna (Dec) & their families

JENKINS – Arnold The President and members are saddened at Arnold’s passing.

He epitomised the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” throughout his adult life.

Sympathy to his family and friends.

JENKINS Robert Arnold

04.02.1942 - 29.01.2022 Sadly and peacefully passed away.

Loved son of Jess and Noel (both deceased).

Brother to Arthur, Nola and Helen.

Brother-in-law to Garry.

Uncle to Narelle, Matthew and Deb. Great-uncle to Aimee, Olivia, Ariela, Elaena and Imogene.

Friend to Dillon and Ben. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best.

JENKINS - Arnold Anzac day will never be the same.

— Love the Sheridans xxxxx

KN262545/J

Sadly missed and forever in our hearts

In Memoriam MALTBY Leigh Darren

JENKINS Robert Arnold A service to celebrate the wonderful life of Robert Arnold Jenkins will be held at the ‘Pig Shed Pavilion’ at the Kyneton Botanic Gardens, Mollison Street, Kyneton on Tuesday February 8th 2022 at 11am, followed by a burial at the Kyneton Lawn Cemetery.

For those attending please bring an umbrella for shade and water as it will be a warm day.

For those unable to attend please go to Arnold’s eTribute at www. tjscottandson.com.au to access the livestream.

Please park on Clowes or Mollison Street to access Botanic Gardens on foot.

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Bill, Bronwyn, David, Sarah and Trent, Kasey, Holly, Brooke, Tyson and Thomas Leigh KN262557/L

Employment

Full time meat packer at maxi foods IGA Castlemaine.

Position requires the ability to work weekends.

Please email expressions of interest to castlemaine@ maxifoods.net.au KN262516/L

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5422 1488 Kyneton 5472 1788 Castlemaine

Cec was stricken with Ankylosing Spondylitis at an early age but refused to let it define her.

She lived her life to the fullest extent that she was physically able, even if at times, she had to suffer the consequences.

Always ready with a beautiful smile She loved with all her heart I was truly blessed to have such a sister.

“Together we shared a child’s world We always talked, sometimes to disagree We shared so many hurts and joys But always, you were there for me.”

A beautiful person now at rest.

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SALES-YARD PERSON Duties include timber & hardware sales Packing & racking timber, making up orders Timber, hardware or fencing knowledge an advantage Rostered Saturday sales work

Frosts Sawmill Timber & Building Supplies Pty Ltd 8 Sawmill Lane Monegetta PH 5428 5156 (BH) 0408 384 202 (AH) KN262531/L

General Manager Opportunity for an experienced & dynamic General Manager to join Countrywide Building Services – an underpinning, restumping, & property works firm located in Macedon Ranges.

Will manage a team of 12 and oversee projects across VIC & NSW, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Order/distribute material, keep to budget/timeline, ensure quality assurance, lead team. Seeking individual with sound knowledge of building/foundation industry (at least 5yrs in similar role), experience leading a team, positive attitude, drivers’ licence, fully Covid vaccinated.

Approx. 30-40hrs pw. No weekends.

Email Peter at peterb.cbs@gmail.com with CV & Cover Letter.

General Labourer/Carpenter Opportunity for two motivated labourers &/or carpenters to join Countrywide Building Services – an underpinning, restumping, & property works firm located in Macedon Ranges.

Assist across all services. Traineeship, apprenticeship, & long term trade career for right person. Work is physically demanding, dirty at times, but always rewarding. Seeking individual with drive, initiative, and desire for a career (not just a job). Must have drivers’ licence & be fully Covid vaccinated.

No weekends. Part Time to Full Time.

Email Peter at peterb.cbs@gmail.com with CV & Cover Letter.

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Employment

The Funeral Service for Mrs Jean Isobel Wright will be held at the Thomas J Scott Memorial Chapel, 5 Piper St. Kyneton on Monday 14th February at 10.30am.

A Burial at the Lancefield Cemetery will follow.

Nurse/First Aid Support

KN262539/L

Funeral Services

Sacred Heart College has an exciting short-term contract position available, covering the long service leave of our Health Centre Coordinator in Term 2. This position is a .86 FTE over 5 days, which may be negotiated and consideration will also be given to a job share arrangement if appropriate. The position will commence on Tuesday 27 April 2022 to Friday 24 June 2022, with some additional days towards the end of Term 1 for position handover negotiated with the successful applicant/s. Health workers with experience/qualifications in nursing or First Aid are encouraged to apply.

The Duty Statement, Terms & Conditions and the Application Forms are available from Jan Bower, PA to Principal jbower@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

MOUNT GRANITE MEMORIALS

Applications are to be emailed to: The Principal, Dr Darren Egberts: principal@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

Full monuments Renovations Headstones Servicing Castlemaine and local areas.

0418 507 801 Vin Oliver

DELIVERY DRIVER Medium truck & forklift license Duties include local & metro deliveries Loading & unloading trucks & general yard work Timber & hardware knowledge an advantage Rostered Saturday sales work

A much loved and loving son, brother uncle and great uncle.

CLASSIFIIEDS CLASSIFIEDS

Dearly loved big sister of Geoff Loving Aunt to Kate, Sarah, and Greg Much loved Sister-in-Law of Lorrainne Loved former Sister-in-Law of Geraldine

Employment

12.12.1961 - 7.2.2021

WRIGHT

www.mafunerals.com.au

Mel, Rob, Di and families extend sincere thanks for the beautiful expressions of sympathy and love on the passing of our dearly loved Mum, Nan and G.G. Mum will be eternally loved and missed forever. xx

KN262540/L

13/6/1941 TO 28/1/2022

Saying goodbye is always difficult...

Choose the right people to help you.

2.1.2022

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CECILY JOAN MACDONALD (nee CALLISTER)

The Funeral for Brenda will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel 123 Mostyn St, Castlemaine.

On THURSDAY (Feb 10) commencing at 1.30pm Her burial will follow at the Castlemaine Cemetery.

KN262574/L

Much loved wife of Robert (dec) Loving mother of Geoff (dec) Roy and Les Loved mother in law of Cheryl Devoted Nan of Cassie, Shannon and Daniel

KN262518/L

Always loved, always remembered

5470 5951

18.08.1930 - 28.01.2022

Funerals

Rest in Peace

A Legend

HALL Brenda Mary 26.6.1943 – 5.2.2022

Kyneton

WRIGHT (Barbour) Jean Isobel

KN262306/L

Loving wife of Bill (dec) Mother and mother in law of Judith, Murray, Patricia and Peter, Wendy and Colin, Helen and Stan and Brenda (dec).

Grandma to 11 grandchildren and great grandmother to 9 great grandchildren.

Loved by all.

TAIT - Joyce

JENKINS

HALL – Brenda

Bereavement Thanks

Deaths

KN262549/L

9.12.1928 - 1.2.2022

Deaths

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Deaths

Applications close: 4.00 pm on Friday 18 February 2022 Sacred Heart College is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd ABN 69 154 531 870 KN262564/L

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Maldon Antique Fair

HANDYMAN

Role includes Driving/towing and mowing etc.

Gisborne South Peter - 0488 393 858

About the opportunity:

KN262520/L

We have a Sales Merchandise position available for a customer focused sales professional to join our Kyneton branch. Reporting to the Branch Manager you will focus on developing strong customer relationships. Our customer base is broad and can include local farmers, primary producers and trade customers and the focus of your role is to provide a memorable experience for all customers either in store or over the telephone. Tasks are varied because no two days are the same in a rural retail store and you will work across a variety of activities including customer service, operating registers, sales order administration, replenishing products, preparing orders for delivery and store merchandising. In addition, you will respond promptly to pricing and product queries, resolving issues to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction whilst maintaining a welcoming, friendly and well-presented store environment.

About You: You must demonstrate a passion for customer service as well as a positive approach and the determination to succeed. Ideally you will have exposure to or an interest in farming and agriculture and have enthusiasm to learn about new products (including grass, feed and fertilizer) with previous success in a retail sales or customer service role.

You will be a self-motivated person capable of nurturing and sustaining strong customer relationships with the ability to follow through and “get the job done” in a fast-paced environment. You will be keen to learn all aspects of retail operations and sales. You will have a current driver’s license and ideally have a forklift and HR license. This position involves working Saturdays to begin with, but a roster shift is due to be implemented.

an energetic, caring disability support worker for our expanding business, must have relevant qualifications or obtaining.

Although the role is casual, you will be supported to build your client base.

Email: chris@criss.com.au for PD and KSC or phone 0421566700 for more information.

Applications close Friday 21st Feb 2022. www.criss.com.au

Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation offering the opportunity to gain exposure to Australia’s key growth industry, please email your CV to vanessa.murphy@nutrien.com.au

Behavioural Specialist Equestrian and Life Coach

MALDON FOOTBALL GROUND

Forward application to

5472 2477

CRISS is looking for

Sat 19 & Sun 20 February

Full time castlemaine@ maxifoods.net.au or call Josh at the store

Equality Coaching

8 am - 5 pm Saturday 8am - 3pm Sunday

Entry $5 / kids free Enq. Mark 0414 244 842

30+ years experience

Livestock

To Let

DORSET DOWN and CORRIEDALE rams.

Accredited brucelosis free, OJD vacc. Young rams and some older rams available.

Ph 0417 052 383.

CASTLEMAINE

FOUND ADVERTS ARE PUBLISHED FREE! If you have found lost property, we’ll help locate the owner free of charge.

Simply provide the details of your “find”, and your phone number for publication.

Looking to improve the relationship with your horse?

More understanding and a better connection?

Riding Lessons Horsemanship Lessons Life reflections through horses A horse will mirror you and you will be given insights that will not only improve your horse but your whole life.

SELF STORAGE

Wendy Hill 0457 312 843

16 Hitchcock Street

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

KN262303

WE’RE HIRING SALES MERCHANDISE FULL TIME POSITION – KYNETON, VIC

QUALIFIED BUTCHER

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Part Time 2-3 days pw.

Boiler Maker or Carpentry skills preferred.

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5422 1488 Kyneton 5472 1788 Castlemaine

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5422 1488 Kyneton 5472 1788 Castlemaine

CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTS MANAGER - CIVIL CONSTRUCTION An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Construction and Contracts Manager to join a family-owned civil engineering contractor in Romsey.

Newearth Constructions is a highly regarded civil construction company operating out of Romsey in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne. Operating continuously since 1927 with experience in delivering land subdivision, local and state government projects in the area, our reputation is proudly built on exceeding the expectations of our clients in quality and value while placing safety at the pinnacle of our operations.

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT An application for a planning permit has been made which may affect you.

The Role

This is a hands-on role leading and managing our construction crews to deliver works for our broad range of clients. The incumbent will be directly involved in project tendering, pre-contract works, procurement, contract management, delivery, handover and close out; all undertaken within our existing HSEQ systems. The effective management of teams and tasks to build our capability, enhance our systems and deliver our projects to ensure client satisfaction is a key function of the position.

DETAILS ABOUT THE APPLICATION The land affected by the application is located at:

67 Richards Road, Castlemaine CA 14, 16, 18 & 21 Section D9 Parish of Castlemaine

The application is for a permit to:

Installation and display of two major promotion signs and three safety/information signs

The applicant for the permit is:

George Western Foods Limited

The application reference number is:

PA361/2021

Experience and Skills

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at: Council website: www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au Follow: Planning and permits – Planning Services – Lodge or track an application - Search all current planning applications – Greenlight Council offices: Mount Alexander Shire Council Civic Centre, 27 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection or submission can be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, addressed to: Planning Services, Mount Alexander Shire Council PO Box 185, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 Alternatively, submissions can be emailed directly to info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au Please ensure that all written submissions include a name, address and contact number. Submissions must also include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. Please note that multisignatory objections will be counted as a SINGLE objection.

When viewing the application material through Greenlight, please use either the application reference number OR address when searching for the application, NOT both.

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

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before: If you object the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.

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The position requires a formal qualification or significant experience in civil construction or a directly related field. You must have a strong understanding of civil construction from previous involvement in the industry in a similar or related role and must be able to demonstrate the following: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and work collaboratively with the work crews, clients, authorities and members of the public.

• Excellent time management and organisation skills.

• High levels of motivation with the ability to show initiative and self-start.

• Proven success, managing a civil construction business or business unit • Proven ability to deal with conflict and confront challenges appropriately, particularly but not limited to the area of general organisational performance and the performance of projects and employees within the organisation • Sound business judgment and reasoning skills. Ability to grasp essentials of complex issues, balance risk/reward trade-offs in decision-making, and initiate action with appropriate consideration to the impact on business • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high-pressure environment and to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills • Willingness and initiative to ensure continued self-development and currency with the civil construction industry • Proven high level of professionalism, maturity, integrity and candour in daily work ethic • Proven ability to be an effective leader/role model through exceptional leadership, mentoring and coaching skills and development of productive relationships with colleagues and team members • Capacity to organise and manage tasks productively and efficiently while identifying and implementing business improvement opportunities.

• An unwavering commitment to confidentiality. As the company operates in a highly competitive environment, absolute confidentiality is essential and a fundamental condition of the employment agreement.

As the majority of Newearth Constructions’ projects are commonly undertaken within the Macedon Ranges, Mitchell, Melton, Hume and Hepburn Councils, candidates who reside in or near the region will be highly regarded for the position.

All applications must be in writing and directed to the General Manager, Mick McCarthy by email to careers@newearth.com.au Applications close Wednesday 9 February 2022

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Complete Farm Clearing Sale Thursday 24th February 2022 commencing 10.00am (Property sold by Elders) Werona-Kingston Road, Werona 3364

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT

A/c Shilaleagh Pty Ltd

DETAILS ABOUT THE APPLICATION The land affected by the application is located at:

371 Barker Street, Castlemaine PC 367713 375 Barker Street, Castlemaine Lot 3 PS 43431

The application is for a permit to:

Use and development of the land to extend and alter an existing motor vehicle sales adjacent to a Transport Zone 2, including the display of business identification signage, pylon signage and electronic signage

The applicant for the permit is:

Universal Planning

The application reference number is:

PA341/2021

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at: Council website: www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au Follow: Planning and permits – Planning Services – Lodge or track an application - Search all current planning applications – Greenlight Council offices: Mount Alexander Shire Council Civic Centre, 27 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection or submission can be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, addressed to: Planning Services, Mount Alexander Shire Council PO Box 185, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 Alternatively, submissions can be emailed directly to info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au Please ensure that all written submissions include a name, address and contact number. Submissions must also include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. Please note that multisignatory objections will be counted as a SINGLE objection.

When viewing the application material through Greenlight, please use either the application reference number OR address when searching for the application, NOT both.

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

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before: If you object the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.

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Vehicles and tractors: 2016 Kubota M100GX 4wd tractor 2500 hrs with Kubota LA1954 FEL 2 buckets counterweight new front tyres, 1994 Case IH 7110 tractor 170hp dual tyres 4850 hrs Trimble auto steer, Ford 5000 tractor 3PL ROPS, 1975 International 766 tractor, 100hp 6 cyl motor with blade bucket and fork (no 3PL), 1977 Ford LN7000 single drive prime mover with 34’ trailer and 2 deck crate full reco’d 3208 Cat motor 500,000 kms, 2016 Polaris Ranger XP 4wd side by side 900cc petrol 6500 kms, Honda Big Red 2wd quad, 1992 Ford Maverick (Nissan Patrol) single cab ute steel tray 4.2 diesel 4wd 5sp manual 370,000 kms, 1990 Ford Maverick single cab ute 4.2 diesel 4wd 5sp manual 315,000 kms, Machinery and implements: 1984 John Deer 1075 Hydro 4 header 22’ front, header tyres 24.5 x 32, Deutz KM24 drum mower, Taarup 6 disc 3pl mower, Daken HD 5’ slasher, New Holland 469 hay bind, New Holland 317 Hayliner baler VGC, Taarup 307 mower/tyne conditioner 9’ front, New Holland BR7060 SuperFeed 11 5’x4’ net round baler as new, New Holland 650 twine 5’x4’ baler 9800 bales, Viking 4 wheel finder wheel rake, Elsworth B rake 14 wheel with splitters, New Holland Stackliner 1034 bale wagon, New Holland 471 small bale loader, small bale loader, small bale stack elevator 27’, Agware bale feedout wagon, 2018 Agrowdrill AD130 20 run as new 200 acres only, Connor Shea combine 26 run, Vennings 14’ grouper Honda motor elec start as new, Bromar 50 bag twin bin sheep/grain feeder 5.5hp Honda motor with extension, 27’ grain trailer with bin and tarp, assorted 4’ and 5’ irrigation pipes, Goldacres Prairie Special 2500 litre spray unit 70’ boom, Silvan 200 litre spray unit 40’ boom,Rotowiper 3.2m 45 litre 12v motor, Grainline auger 51’ x 8” Vanguard 23hp motor, Mobilco 20’ x 4” auger electric motor, Amazone KG352 power harrow

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Agent comments: Unique opportunity to purchase from a property in the same family for 140 years.

Most machinery shedded and in good to excellent order. Refer to Elders website for photos. Ref: CS000921 TERMS: Registration on day of sale. Numbers system will be operating. Photo ID required. Cash or cheque on day of sale. EFTPOS available. GST applies. No buyer’s premium applies. All vehicles sold unregistered.

COVID-19: Masks are required to be carried and social distancing protocols apply. All attendees will be required to scan in with QR code or record personal details, in addition to buyer registration. All attendees must be full vaccinated per State Government requirements and have proof. Registered Bidders only.

DIRECTIONS: Turn north from Ballarat-Daylesford Road at Blampied into Blampied-Kooroocheang Road, then right into Werona-Kingston Road. Property is approx. 5kms along on right. Signs will be erected. Gates open 9.00am.

No prior inspection. Light refreshments will be available.

Elders Ballarat 03 5336 9500 Julian Prendergast 0428 937 694

Vendor: Alister Longmire 0427 349 937

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MIDLAND EXPRESS

Tuesday, February 8, 2022-45

SPORTS wrap Play for Irish jockey’s first win here Harcourt?

Bill West

Irish jockey Robbie Downey rode his first winner in Australia when he brought an 11-year-old local galloper home with a withering burst at the Woodend Cup race meeting at Kyneton on Saturday.

Unplaced at his previous three outings on the picnic circuit, the George Osborne-trained Kazoom came from well back in the 1850m L. and G. Sheppard & Sons 0-58 Handicap.

Leader Pride of Kinross looked certain to win comfortably, but Downey found an opening and Kazoom got up in the very last stride to win at long odds ($41.20 on the TAB), much to the delight of some punters who regularly support local runners at Kyneton.

Osborne and Alex Babauskis are joint owners, with Kazoom winning his 13th race from 92 starts, and taking earnings to $240,255.

Downey was thrilled to ‘break his duck’ at his ninth ride in Australia since January 23.

He aims to establish himself in the racing industry and realises a strong work ethic is necessary to obtain regular rides.

For Downey, who comes from Kilcock in County Meath, Australia offers a new opportunity.

He began by riding in pony races at the age of 16, and went on to outride his apprentice claim in thoroughbred races at an early age.

He regards his win on Kazoom as another step in the right direction, and hopes to be able to ride at Kyneton again.

Downey has ridden in Ireland, the UK, France and India, and has already built up contacts with Flemington-based trainers in recent weeks.

Woodend Cup to The Nephew The $30,000 bet365 Woodend Cup over 1850m was won by odds-on favourite The Nephew, trained by Paddy Payne and ridden

The call has been put out to boys and girls to be a part of Harcourt's continuing success in junior footy, especially in the U17 age group, to be coached by club legend Paul Chaplin.

All age groups are invited to the Lions den this Thursday for a 'meet the coaches' and to find out details of preseason preparation.

The club's annual meeting is also on is Wednesday February 16 from 7pm at clubrooms.

Go along and watch some footy/ netball training and then join in to help the club continue its improvements.

Baseball’s back

Robbie Downey returns to the mounting yard on Kazoom after winning the L&G Sheppard & Sons Kyneton 0 - 58 Hcp at Kyneton. Photo: Ross Holburt/Racing Photos

by Daniel Stackhouse.

Stackhouse bided his time in the run on the lightly raced four-year-old, and overhauled Diplomac Jack to win by a length, with Quarterback Zac well back in third place.

Apart from The Cup, the other eight races drew sizeable fields, with racing on a track rated as a Soft 5.

Peter Moody landed an early training double taking out maiden events with Scampton and Savileo, both ridden by Jason Benbow.

Two in a row for Boho Miss Kyneton trainer Mick Sell and a large group of owners were pleased to see Boho Miss show her recent victory at Benalla was a prelude to further improvement.

Ridden well by Stackhouse, Boho Miss was able to edge out favourite Big Daryl by 0.2 lengths in the Bobby Beare Memorial over 1450m.

The four-year-old mare has also been placed at Kyneton on several occasions.

The newly formed Malmsbury Rangers Baseball Club is about to embark on their second season in the Bendigo Baseball Association.

With the new season starting on Sunday March 20, the club is looking for potential players.

Boys and girls are needed to fill Under 12, 14 and 16 teams, while both men and women are required to fill the senior teams.

Come for a hit and a throw this Sunday at 10am on the picturesque Malmsbury Cricket Ground.

Meet the coaches, meet new friends and have some fun.

At the ground the following Sunday at 5.30pm, all prospective players are invited to a free barbecue.

Call Jamie 0490 824 537 or Glenn 0437 900 366 for further information.

Town n & District

GOLF results son 92-23-69 clinched Lancefield’s monthly medal and C-grade on Saturday.

A-grade: Todd Lambert 80-7-73; B: Ed Godek 86-16-70, with the top 16 players qualifying for the match play knockout.

Wednesday: Jenny Vennell clinched the ladies medal with 100-25-75, on a countback from Carole Mee..

Stableford nine holes: Bronwyn Wilson.

Twilight (10 holes): Jason Byron (11) 19 points.

Tuesday Legends: Wayne Mee (24) 38 points.

Romsey Par is usually a tough game, and some excellent scores were carded in good conditions on a greening up course at

Kyneton Golf Club’s Summer Medal winner Denise Murphy.

Kyneton Denise Murphy (pictured) chalked up 38 stableford points to take out the women’s Summer Medal at Kyneton last week.

Deb Kohlman (22) was runner-up on 34, on a countback from Teaote Davies and Michelle Werner.

Wednesday stableford: Noel Aldis (13) 39, from David Stark (20) 38.

The men’s February medal on Saturday will mean a play-off between B-grade winner Tim Kirk 82-16-66 and runner-up Paul Law 86-20-66.

A-grade: Barry Murphy 79-12-67 from Jason McClure 78-8-70.

Ladies: Teaote Davies 94-28-66 from Robyn MacRae 97-25-72.

Lancefield Very competitive for many years, John Wil-

Romsey on Saturday.

It was the second part of the 2022 Summer Cup’s first round with Davey Kenney (16) the winner with +5, from Mitch Atlas (11) +4 and Mal Mottram (7) +3.

Round 1A on Wednesday: Darlene Baker +2, from Chris Manktelow square, and Steve Wilkins – 1.

Trentham After 54 holes, Robin Wilson leads Trentham’s 72 – hole championship on 223, five shots clear of Brent Leheny.

In B-grade, Chris Campbell 245 is three clear of John Smithwick, and Neale Hull 269 leads Trevor McKeon by six in C-grade.

Saturday stroke results – A: Ray Poole 75-11-64; B: Ian Power 80-14-66 ; C: Peter Gainey 90-23-67.

Women: Claire Perston took out her first medal last week with 77-15-62, with Julie Hanson 85-22-63 best in B-grade.

Woodend Long-marker Myles Moxley took out Woodend’s monthly medal with a fine 9532-63 on Saturday.

A-grade: C. Kilty 76-12-64. B-grade C. Oreo 79-14-65.

Women’s medal: Frances Bowen, from Cheryl Garner.

The 42nd Maurie Armstrong gold letter event should attract a large field this weekend.

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MIDLAND EXPRESS

Double bunger

Highlands pennant bowls matches took place on Saturday and Sunday, with Gisborne taking over top place on the division one ladder with a 29-shot victory over Kyneton Golf on Sunday. The previous day Golf had thrashed Broadford by a massive 62 shots.

Finals contender Lancefield was well beaten at Kilmore, with the home side’s skippers John Reimann, Phil Skehan and Paul Newell all in fine form.

Romsey had a good weekend, downing Kyneton by six shots on Saturday, then accounting for Kilmore by the same margin on Sunday.

Lancefield and Romsey play in the match of the round this Saturday.

Trentham’s one-shot victory over Broadford in division 2 was the closest encounter all weekend. Results from both days were: SATURDAY Division 1: Kyneton Golf 97 d Broadford 35, Kilmore 77 d Lancefield 46, Diggers Rest

SPORTS wrap

54 lost to Trentham 63, Kyneton 45 lost to Romsey 51, Gisborne the bye.

Division 2: Kyneton Golf 65 d Kyneton 44, Romsey 37 lost to Woodend 69, Trentham 5 1 d Broadford 50, Gisborne 65 d Macedon 42.

Division 3: Romsey 53 lost to Diggers Rest 71, Gisborne4 59 d Gisborne3 51, Macedon 76 d Kilmore 41, Lancefield 73 d Woodend 41.

ON SUNDAY Division 1: Gisborne 67 d Kyneton Golf 38, Braoadford 73 d Diggers Rest 57, Trentham 52 lost to Kyneton 59, Romsey d Kilmore by six shots, Lancefield the bye.

Division 2: Kyneton Golf 65 d Kyneton 44, Romsey 37 lost to Woodend 69, Trentham 51 d Broadford 50, Gisborne 65 d Macedon 42.

Current ladder in division 1: Gisborne 163, Kyneton Golf 157, Lancefield 153, Romsey 149, Kyneton 128, Kilmore 114, Trentham 111, Broadford 91, Diggers Rest 54.

Four wins for Kyneton

What should have been the 2021 Northern District Croquet Association Pennant competition finally got underway last week.

Four clubs entered teams in three divisions and all clubs had at least one win but it was Kyneton that did the best of all with four wins from five matches.

Disappointingly, only two clubs entered teams in Division One. Rick Janssen and Len Baker got Kyneton Blue off to a good start against Quarry Hill by winning both their opening singles games.

In the first of the reverse singles Chris Eiffert beat Baker to keep Quarry Hill in the race.

Don Batchelor then led Janssen in the fourth game and looked set to even the

score until the last hoop when Janssen just got home with seven hoops to six. Kyneton then wrapped up the doubles for a fourone win.

In Division Two, the Kyneton Red pair of Bill Caddaye and Darryl Chivers were playing together for the first time but acquitted themselves well before going down threetwo to the Maldon pair of Theo Stockx and Chris Cooper.

Chivers did have the consolation of the best shot of the day when he jumped his ball over three other balls to score the final hoop of the match.

In Division Three, the Kyneton Black pair of Sue Chivers and George Lund had a 4-1 win over Maldon Birch's pair of Cheryl Lang and Gavan McCarthy.

Summer basketball returns Bendigo Summer Competition kicked back off this week for Kyneton Basketball Association's seven junior teams, producing a mixed bag of strong results and narrow losses.

Results brought to you by local major sponsor for Summer 2021/22: L & G Sheppard & Sons Kyneton Team Sponsor: L & G Sheppard & Sons Kyneton U14 Boys Div 2: Tigers Gold 39 lost to Aztec Gold 42 M. Liebelt 22 H. Strang 6 N. Tricarico 5 Team Sponsor: Hender-

sons The Gas People: U16 Girls Div 1: Tigers Gold 19 Lost to Girton Gold 43 Fill in 14 M. Jackman 3 M. Turner 2 Team Sponsor: Hendersons The Gas People: U16 Girls Div 2: U14 Girls Tigers Gold 38 Def General Warriors 13 M. Wood 14 J. Young 12 A. Dietz 6 K. McKenna 6 Team Sponsor: L & G Sheppard & Sons Kyneton U16 Boys Div 2: Tigers Gold 49 Def Aztec Orange 22 F. Young 16

G. Mills 8 H. Freeman 8 Fill in 8 Team Sponsor: Reform Landscaping: U16 Boys Div 2: Tigers Black 27 Def Beaver Rockets 18 Team Sponsor: Young Engineers: U18 Boys Div 2: Tigers Gold 48 forfeit to Strath lighting Team Sponsor: EveTrans: U18 Boys Div 4: Tigers Black 59 Def Aztec 38 C. Munro 18 M. Hanegraaf 17 W. King 12

Kilmore’s Trevor Young (left) and Kevin Mayberry at the conclusion of the match.

Mayberry and Young claim pairs title In the region finals played recently at Kyneton Bowling Club, the Men's Over 60s Pairs was won by Kilmore's Kevin Mayberry and Trevor Young over the Sebastopol duo of Murray Gannon and Noel Sutherland in the 15-end game.

The Kilmore pair earned the right to represent the Highlands playing area and play off for the region title having beaten the Kyneton entry of Peter Cameron and Keith Reaper from Kyneton Bowling Club.

On the day the Kilmore pair quickly adjusted to the slower pace of the green due to early morning rains and consistently drew shots causing the Sebastopol pair on a number of occasions to play weighted into the head with mixed results. It was the five scored on the ninth end that played a pivotal part of the game giving the Highland's representative side the momentum to go on for a final win, which was further enhanced by the four shots Mayberry and Young received on the 13th end with the final result being 19 shots to 12 in favour of the Kilmore bowlers.

Men's Over 60s Singles Region final Highlands representative, Romsey's John Beaumont came up against Bal-

larat's playing area winner from City Oval Bowling Club, Wayne Roberts, to contest for the region title.

John had won the Highlands playing area title for the Over 60s Men's Singles title having beaten Jeff Holmes from Lancefield Bowling Club.

Unfortunately for Beaumont, the very experienced Ballarat bowler, who has been in particularly good form lately, won through to take out the Region Men's Over 60s Singles to join his wife Janine to represent the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region in the Over 60s Singles (Men's and Women's) events to be played at the State Championships to be played in Bendigo in the week of April 30 to May 8.

"It was a tough contest and I was fortunate to get off to a good start, which helped me later in the game as John (Romsey's John Beaumont) started to find the pace of the green and draw shots," Roberts said.

"The green played well, particularly given Kyneton received 66 points of rain earlier in the morning."

Wayne Roberts finished with a score of 21 shots compared to Beaumont's 12 shots.

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Superb 196 by opener Bill West

A masterful unbeaten 196 from just 151 deliveries by Gisborne’s quality opener Mick Allen highlighted the McIntyre Cup one-day round on Saturday.

Allen hit eight sixes and 22 fours against Rupertswood at Gardiner Reserve as the Dragons compiled a formidable 3/291 c.c. from 45 overs.

Surely one of the most outstanding innings of all time in the GDCA. Experienced umpire and life member Mick Jensen had a bird’s eye view from the centre of the ground, and said it was a flawless knock.

“He batted superbly, taking heavy toll of any loose deliveries, and playing the good ones on their merits,” Jensen said.

“There were too many short deliveries, and they were punished.”

Allen and Gisborne skipper Jason Wilson, who made 62, added 207 for the second wicket.

With two balls remaining, Allen played the team game and took a single, denying a chance to hit a six off the last ball to bring up a double hundred.

For nearly 20 years Allen, who lives at Riddell, was a run machine in District and Sub-District cricket, compiling thousands of runs.

He has the unique distinction of winning the Ryder Medal (with Carlton) for the top District player, the Hatch Shield with Melton (Sub-District), and the Sullivan Medal In the GDCA with Gisborne.

At the age of 35, he joined Riddell in 2016-17 then was later recruited by Gisborne, with president Andrew Headberry and senior coach Gavin Mackay praising him for his input since becoming a Dragon.

“He has had a massive influence at the club and is truly invaluable,” MacKay said some time ago.

Certainly opposition sides are always pleased to see him walking back to the pavilion early in an innings.

The 196 not out was Allen’s highest score ever – his previous best was 183.

Rupertswood batted out 45 overs to reach 5/142 by stumps.

EASY FOR ROMSEY Romsey outclassed Wallan by dismissing the visitors for 130 (S. Whittingham 50 – Jake East 3-14,Taylor Stevenson 3-29) then rattling up 1/131 (Stevenson 66 not out, Sean Day 40) in 30.3 overs.

At Gilbert Gordon Oval, Woodend kept finals hopes alive by dismissing Diggers Rest – Bulla for 181 (R. Rayraiake 51) and replying with 6/184 (Hamish McDonald 57 nit out, Harry Lawson 29).

Ladder-leader Sunbury United compiled 204, and a tight attack accounted for Sunbury Kangaroos, and restricted Sunbury Kangaroos to a losing score, while defending premier Bacchus Marsh’s 6/198 c.c. proved too much for East Sunbury 6/138.

SPORTS wrap

Mick Allen (at left) with Gisborne senior coach Gavin Mackay.

CDCA A Graders play a double header It was a big weekend in Castlemaine District Cricket Association action with A Grade sides playing a double header with one day matches Saturday and Sunday to catch up on the washed out Round 10 fixture. A Reserve sides contested round 10, B Grade battled out round nine and C Grade completed round six. The Women's sides returned for round five and Under 13s enjoyed round six.

Highlights of the round were Barkers Creek A Grader Marcus McKern's 111 not out on Saturday, Barkers Creek C Grade bowler Charlie Baker's 6-14 and Muckleford A Grade bowler John Watson's 6-28.

Results were as follows: A Grade Round 10 Guildford 4-163 (C Bunting 70*, N Webster 52; E Spark 2-22, B Haw 2-44) d Maiden Gully 160 (B Haw 41, R Brown 31, B Pearce 30; J Thomas 3-30, A Ross 2-23, G Beith 2-26, A Parsons 2-31).

Barkers Creek 6-259(cc) (M McKern 111*, B Henderson 42, M Noonan 40, K Huntly 35; A Ferres 4-35) d North Castlemaine 9-131(cc) (D Hinck 38; J Eentwistle 3-23, DA Semmens 2-26).

Castlemaine United 4-73 (D Rush 35*; J Watson 2-17) d Muckleford 72 (M McKimmie 2-10, L Chaffey 2-10).

Newstead had the bye.

Round 11 Maiden Gully 9-106 (J Entwistle 3-34, K Martin 2-2, S Smith 2-11) lost to Barkers Creek 9-201(cc) (B Henderson 42, L Stabler 39; B Haw 2-30, B Pearce 2-33).

North Castlemaine 164 (A Ferres 58, S Bartlett 32; J Watson 6-28) lost to Muckleford 9-182(cc) (M Meade 43, B Cole 42; N Ryan 4-40, A Ferres 3-50).

Guildford 162 (J Thomas 42; L Bright 3-36, L Walker 2-19, A Murphy 2-30) drew Newstead 162(cc) (T Reece 41, K Walter 41; G Beith 3-28). Castlemaine United had the bye.

A Reserve Round 10 Maiden Gully 8-143 (M Lawrence 2-23, G Phillipson 2-28, A Dzioba 2-34) d Guildford 140 (A Dzioba 64; J Morgan 5-14, A Blake 3-37, N Saluja 2-28).

Hepburn 8-170(cc) (N Robinson 73; S Gale 2-32, N Thompson 2-38) d Barkers Creek 160 (D Chaplin 38, S Gale31; K Khamar 3-32, B Yanner 3-38, N Robinson 2-30).

Muckleford 3-179(cc) (T Butcher 91*, C Hough 39*) d Castlemaine United 119 (H

A Muckleford A Grade batsman defends his wicket during round 10 action against Castlemaine United at the Camp Reserve on Saturday. Photo: Max Lesser.

Coombes 3-8, D Singh 3-15).

Newstead 174 (J Smith 44, K McBride 33, J Pedretti 31, H Lawrence 30; H Brereton 4-34, A Cole 3-38) lost to Harcourt 8-195(cc) (T Kelson 76, A Cole 40; J Byrne 3-41).

B Grade Round 9 North Castlemaine 9-77 (T Cox 39; J Cox 4-21, C Tingay 2-10, A Butcher 2-19) lost to Muckleford Maroon 135 (A Butcher 35, T Chapple 33; M Stahl 3-37, Z Hinck 2-16, C Cassidy 2-25).

Newstead 6-130(cc) (C Chapman 40, P Righetti 35*) lost to Muckleford Gold 5-133 (O Daldy 2-7).

Maiden Gully 6-77 (B Hogan 35; L Bester 2-19, D Barraclough 2-20) d Castlemaine Blue 73 (J Rainbow 3-8, J Rainbow 3-19, J Hayden 2-4).

Harcourt 100 (S Foxall 31; A Purdon 5-13, D Maerz 2-13, D Stone 2-13) lost to Taradale 135 (L Maltby 69; M Yensch 5-26, T Brereton 2-6, M Chamberlain 2-14).

Hepburn 1-75 (L Olver 53*) d Guildford 68 (L Olver 5-15, K Cummins). Castlemaine Gold had bye.

C Grade Junior/U16 Round 6 Newstead 8-97 (F Gardner 37; C Baker 6-14 inc hat-trick) v Barkers Creek 5-61 (L Holman 40; F Gardner 4-18).

Castlemaine United Gold 5-305 (L Bruce 3-51) v North Castlemaine/Guildford. Muckleford 86 (F McAinch 4-11) v Harcourt.

Castlemaine United Blue had the bye.

Women's Round 5 Castlemaine United Blue 8-128(cc) (S Brasher 36*; T Flanigan 2-14) lost to Harcourt 7-137(cc) (T McKimmie 2-10). Newstead 5-88(cc) d Guildford 5-66(cc) (G Butler 2-5). Maiden Gully 7-58(cc) lost to Hepburn 2-63. Barkers Creek 4-117 d Castlemaine United Gold 9-38(cc).

Under 13 Round 6 Muckleford Maroon 6-107(cc) v Castlemaine United Blue 6-57(cc) (G Smith 2-3).

Castlemaine United White 6-93(cc) (F Walls 2-4) v Muckleford Gold 94(cc).

Top effort by Girls Rep Squads Castlemaine District Cricket Association's Under 17 Girls representative side faced off against Gisborne and District at the Camp Reserve last Sunday. The local side found the going tough against the Gisborne pace attack making 35. Sammy Brasher top scoring with 18. The young side gave their all with the ball but Gisborne managed to make 41 to seal the win.

Caitlin Shaw 23 not out and Isabella Shaw 7 not out leading Gisborne to victory.

The CDCA's Under 14 squad played their first match against Maryborough and District at Carisbrook on Sunday and came away with a win. Castlemaine 1-92 to Maryborough 6-32.

The side will now face Gisborne and District Green in round three on Sunday February 20 at the Gilbert Gordon Reserve at 10am.

Cricket scores

Other scores in GDCA matches completed on Saturday included: Johnstone Shield: Macedon 4/196 c.c.(T. Berzins 48 n.o., C. Ingleton 38, C. Pender 35) d Bacchus Marsh 8/154 (S. Taylor 49 – G. Yow Yeh 3-33); Gisborne 4/177 c.c. d Eynesbury 7/131; Riddell 76 (B. Pinder 3-11) lost to Romsey 3/76 (M. Burkett 42); Sunbury United 138 (H. Sheahan 3-25) lost to Kyneton 3/141 (S. Pyers 58 n.o., Sheahan 47 n.o.).

Jensen Shield: Corey Martin made 101 in Gisborne’s 6/183 c.c. at Sankey Reserve, with Lancefield replying with 3/190 (Mark Caton 94 n.o., C. Sankey 57; Malmsbury 75 lost to St Anthonys 5/77; Woodend 4/161 c.c. (K.J. Else 72 n.o., A. Cavic 30 n.o.) lost to Blackwood 4/168 (J. Cann 62 n.o., L. Whitehouse 50; Bacchus Marsh 3/258 c.c. d Hanging Rock 7/192.

Division 1: Melton South 6/185 c.c. (S. S. Hinge 77) d Gisborne 8/110.

Division 2: Macedon 6/254 c.c. W. Bobelic 61, H. Pender 57, J. Bobelic 45) d St Anthonys 9/156; Bacchus Marsh 114 (A. Soldati 3-9, A. Headberry 3-20) d Gisborne 111; Riddell 9/112 c.c. lost to Rupertswood 3-116. Malmsbury 9/147 c.c. (C. Ganim 31 – H. Walker 3-17) lost to Kyneton 4/150 (R. Williams 61, J. Smith 34).

Club North: Macedon 4/195 c.c (Wayne Brundell 100 ret., D. Cordy 61) lost to Kyneton 6/197; Lancefield 4/167 c.c. (J. Burns 64 n.o., D. Milligan 38) lost to Gisborne3/178 (Peter Sankey 101 ret.); Wallan 5/103 c.c.

(S. McCarthy 38) lost to Romsey 4/105 (R. Pitts 44); Malmsbury 7/105 c.c. lost to Hanging Rock 6/110 (A. Vincent 34, P. Grindley 29).

Club South: Gisborne v Bacchus Marsh match abandoned.

Cricket ladders

Current positions of teams in the Gisborne District Cricket Association’s top grades are: McIntyre Cup: Sunbury United 57, Bacchus Marsh 48, Gisborne 45, Romsey 39, Wallan 33, Woodend 30, Rupertswood 24, Kangaroos 21, East Sunbury 18, Diggers Rest/Bulla 15.

Johnstone Shield: Bacchus Marsh 51, Macedon 48, Gisborne 39, Romsey 39, Aintree 30, Eynesbury 27, Riddell 24, East Sunbury 12.

Jensen Shield: Lancefield 51, Bacchus Marsh 45, St Anthonys 45, Blackwood 39, Hanging Rock 33, Malmsbury 33, Gisborne 30, Woodend 24, Diggers Rest/Bulla 21, Sunbury 9.

48-Tuesday, February 8, 2022

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