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Call for solidarity Uncle Rick Nelson addresses the crowd with Aunty Paulette Nelson on Saturday. Photo: Robbie Noakes
Lisa Dennis Hundreds gathered in Castlemaine's Victory Park on Saturday to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement and our indigenous community as part of the Castlemaine Solidarity Gathering - Declaration of Intent. The gathering was called by local Dja Dja Wurrung elder Uncle Rick Nelson in a show of support for real change as part of international anti-racism protests across three continents following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in the USA on May 25. The event came on the back of Reconciliation Week and just weeks after the coroner's finding was handed down into the death of indigenous woman Tanya
Day, who died after a fall while in police custody in Castlemaine in 2017. Ms Day is one of 432 indigenous Australians who have died in custody since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody in 1991. Uncle Rick invited supporters to join him in the ongoing fight against racism, both systemic and at ground level, by gathering in person or around a fire pit at home via a mass Zoom meeting. Uncle Rick asked each participant to ask themselves - How will you help make change? What will you do towards the path of connection and healing in solidarity with the Aboriginal community? What declaration will you make? "Put your declaration onto a note or a leaf to offer to the Sacred Fire and let the
smoke be the messenger," he said. Hundreds turned out at Victory Park and via Zoom, many wearing masks and carefully observing social distancing rules, as they carried placards and heard from various indigenous speakers including Uncle Rick, Aunty Julie McHale via Zoom, Aunty Maxine Briggs and Nalderun's Kathryn Coff. Ms Coff, a Yorta Yorta woman living on Jaara country, said they wanted to show solidarity with their brothers and sisters in the United States and to honour Ms Day. Ms Coff said the local indigenous community wanted their non-indigenous allies to stand up and support them. "This has been our fight for 230 years. This will continue to be our fight until we
get old and pass over, and beyond. "We need other people to step up, we need other people to have a voice about this and to act," she said. "We can no longer be the only ones fighting for change, we need your voice in it. Change it." Ms Coff called on community members to look at every facet of their lives and where they could make a difference - the workplace, education, housing, welfare, decision making. "Do not see us as disadvantaged. We are strong, We are proud. We love. We honour family. We honour Country. And we will continue to fight and fight and fight some more. "What are you willing to do? Be brave, help us make a change."
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The worlds of football and ballet have collided under Susan Mayes' world-leading physio research and she has been acknowledged for her work in the Queen's Birthday Honours. The Riddells Creek resident has been named a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia for significant service to physiotherapy, particularly to ballet. Working with elite dancers from the Australian Ballet for the past 25 years, she has extended the careers of many dancers through her research. "I've really been driven to challenge the common belief and changed some traditional classes through my findings," Ms Mayes said. "When I first started with the company, dancers had a very short careers and were forced into retirement early because of their injuries. Now those kinds of injuries are rare and dancers are retiring due to choice not injury." As the company's principal physiotherapist since 1997 and director of artistic health, Ms Mayes has made a significant impact on the world of dance in changing the way dancers stretch and train. Enamoured of the world of dance from a young age, and from a dance background herself, Ms Mayes easily settled into life at the company. She toured with the Australian Ballet for 20 years and was in constant demand by some of the world's top dancers including famed French ballerina Sylvie Guillem. Ms Mayes was Guillem's private physio for the past 15 years until the dancer retired at the age of 50 - a long career in ballet. She also helped American David Hallberg return to the stage after injury and he will soon become the new artistic director for the Australian Ballet. Since joining the company, Ms Mayes has developed a proactive team in dance medicine that is now sharing its findings
collaborating with indigenous Australian soprano, actor, composer and playwright Deborah Cheetham. Dr Kram supervised Ms Cheetham's PhD as she wrote her own opera and formed her own indigenous opera company. "She's one of the most intelligent, brilliant women I know," Dr Kram says. "I've worked with Deborah for 10 years and in October we're going to be reviving her opera Pecan Summer for the 10th anniversary in the Melbourne Recital Centre." Dr Kram has been made a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours for his significant service to the performing arts, to opera and chamber choirs, and to education. He lives in Malmsbury with his wife Belinda (a director, choreographer, teacher and creative therapist).
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The Victorian Government has announced the State of Emergency will be extended until 11.59 pm on Sunday 21 June, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, as restrictions gradually ease across the state from Monday 1 June. The focus is now on staying safe as we transition to a life under a new norm. Please remain cautious and use common sense to help keep our community safe. Continue to practice good hygiene and physical distancing. Stay at home if you are unwell. Get tested if you are experiencing any symptoms of coronavirus, even if they are mild. If you can work from home, you must work from home. For more information call the hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. Council is continuing to deliver a range of services within the directives from Victorian Government and health authorities. We are currently working through how we respond to the changes in restrictions and will gradually announce the return of more services in the coming weeks. For Council service updates visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.
Help keep our community safe by downloading the free COVIDSafe app. It’s part of a nationwide effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The free app helps find close contacts of COVID-19 cases so you can be quickly notified if you come into contact with someone with coronavirus. It also reduces the chances of passing the virus on to others.
COVID-19 support To help and connect our community at this time we have created a dedicated COVID-19 support number, email and an online virtual emergency relief centre (VERC). For local information or a referral to a community organisation or service, call us on 1800 512 446 between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday, email covid19@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or visit www.connectmountalexander.com.au. The VERC includes information about programs and services to help residents and business deal with the impacts of coronavirus on the road to recovery. There are links to service providers and assistance programs, frequently asked questions such as where to get tested, and an online form to make a request for support.
Looking after your health CHIRP Community Health can offer support to help you get through these challenging times. Call CHIRP on 5479 1000 weekdays during business hours or visit www.chirp.org.au. For crisis support and suicide prevention services contact Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 www.beyondblue.org.au; Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au; QLife 1800 184 527 www.qlife.org.au or Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au.
COVID-19 information pack We understand that living through the COVID-19 pandemic may be a time of uncertainty, anxiety and isolation, and some people have concerns for their physical health, mental wellbeing and financial security. While there is a lot of information available online we know not everyone has access to the internet. Local community and health organisations have collaborated to produce a resource pack for people with no or little access to the internet. If you or someone you know would like an information pack ring the local COVID-19 support number on 1800 512 446. An information pack will be posted, or you can pick up a copy at your local post office.
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If your sporting club has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic you can apply for a $1,000 grant from the Victorian Government. Grants are available for community sporting and active recreation organisations including associations, leagues and clubs. The grant is to be used to maintain operational viability. Applications will be accepted until Monday 15 June, or until the funding allocation is exhausted. Learn more at www.sport.vic.gov.au.
The Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre (VIC) will open every weekend in June from 9.00am to 5.00pm to welcome visitors to our shire. Visitors are able to stay overnight with their friends and relatives, as part of a staged reactivation of the tourism sector. Restaurants, cafes and other hospitality businesses have also resumed dine-in services. If businesses would like information on meeting new restrictions please visit the business section of www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or call Tracey Watson, Coordinator Public and Environmental Health on 0428 594 154. Information is also available at www.connectmountalexander.com.au.
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Family QuaranTrivia Our FReeZA Committee invites young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families to join a free, online family friendly trivia event QuaranTrivia. It will be run online through Zoom and Kahoot. The event will be held from 4.30pm to 6.00pm on Saturday 13 June. Register via www.eventbrite.com.au.
Footpath works in Chewton Works are underway to upgrade a section of footpath on the corner of Church Street and Main Road in Chewton to alleviate local flooding issues. Minor traffic delays may occur and pedestrians will be redirected to the other side of the road. The works are expected to be finished by Monday 15 June.
Join a local walking group CHIRP Community Health has recommenced its Monday and Thursday Harcourt Walking Groups and the Tuesday and Friday Maldon Walking Groups. Everyone is welcome to join. For details phone CHIRP on 5479 1000 or visit https://chirp.org.au/programs/walking-groups/.
Employment opportunities Gardener – Crew Leader – full time, ongoing. Road Worker – Plant Operator – full time, ongoing. Closes at 9.00am on Monday 15 June. Visit our website for more information. Council is also recruiting for a number of temporary roles through the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria initiative. Applicants need to register with Working for Victoria and sign up to the Sidekicker online platform at www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria.
Council meetings The next Council Meeting is at 6.30pm on Tuesday 16 June. It will be broadcast live via YouTube. To raise a question at the Council meeting write to the Governance Team, Mount Alexander Shire Council, PO Box 185, Castlemaine 3450 VIC, or email governance@mountalexander.vic.gov.au. Messages must be received by 12 noon on the day of the meeting.
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Eve Lamb Receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia, acclaimed local photographer Julie Millowick has taken this Queen's Birthday opportunity to urge for decisive support for renewables transition, describing our times as at a "turning point". The Fryerstown-based creative has received her accolade for service to the visual arts - particularly photography. The long-serving lecturer in photography at La Trobe University, and host of countless high-profile photography exhibitions, was humble on receipt of her OAM. "When the email came in I thought it was a hoax," said Ms Millowick who chaired Castlemaine State Festival for four years to 2018 and has also served on the boards of Regional Arts Victoria, Bendigo Art Gallery and Ballarat International Foto Biennale including a two-year stint as president there. "It was both exciting and a bit embarrassing because there's lots and lots of people who deserve a gong. I was just humbled by it actually," she said. Invited to speak on any current topic of particular concern on her radar she was quick to name renewables. "As Australia goes into COVID-19 recovery I think it would be great if an integral part of that recovery could be
tremendous support for renewable energy right across Australia on every level manufacturing, right down to solar on people's roofs," Ms Millowick said. "If renewables could just be an integral part of our recovery across Australia, across the world, because the world is at a turning point and we've got this opportunity to make this decision and act on it." While COVID-19 has put a temporary halt to the celebrated local photographer's ongoing project to photographically document country halls across the nation, she has been making good creative use of the time spent in lockdown. "I've been quite busy just making photographs showing what it's like for the ordinary everyday person coping with the lockdown," the new OAM recipient told the Express. "And there are many people world-wide who are also working on that theme so when we eventually come out of it there's going to be a wonderful body of work for future generations. "Like a lot of people I've responded visually to the lockdown. I mean, who could have foreseen it?" Some of her photographic images have already become part of the Ballarat Foto Biennale Mass Isolation project and can also be viewed on Instagram at www. instagram.com/p/B_eBaVtjven
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Ron Alexander has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to local government and to the community of Greater Bendigo. then Strathfieldsaye Council, serving as a councillor for the next 20 years and as shire president in '74 and '83 and deputy president in '75 and '84. "I fought six elections and won until the last one," he says. "I was mortally wounded and I thought 'God, what's going to happen, it will never exist without me being there!'" Mr Alexander was also a member of the Axedale Water Trust for many years and has served as a Justice of the Peace since 1974. He continues to work as a member of the signing register at Bendigo Police Station and with the Gisborne roster that has just begun. Now a local to Mount Macedon where he lives with his wife Wendy, Mr Alexander has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to local government and to the community of Greater Bendigo. He reflects fondly on his long time on council, though he remembers "there were lots of fights". "I was quite often the only opposing voice, but I stuck to my guns on what I thought was right. "I think Australia got a pretty good deal getting me for £10," he laughs.
Macedon Ranges Council has released the draft Dixon Field Master Plan for community feedback. The sporting complex in Gisborne is used by local clubs and groups and provides a major area of public open space for the community. Developed with the help of user groups and sporting clubs, the draft master plan outlines current and future uses, priorities and aspirations for the site. Key proposed upgrades include improvements to the soccer, tennis, cricket, athletics and croquet sporting facilities, as well as new walking paths, upgraded car parking and revegetation works along Jacksons Creek. Mayor, Cr Janet Pearce said the master plan improvements aimed to better position Dixon Field to attract higher profile funding and events in the future. "This staged project is about providing the community with more opportunities for recreation and leisure activities in open spaces, which is a key priority in our Council Plan," Cr Pearce said. "But before that it's very important that the community has a chance to provide feedback on the draft master plan." The draft plan will be available for public comment until Tuesday June 30 at mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay
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Arriving in Australia in 1957, aged 25 and a proud 'Ten Pound Pom', Ron Alexander never looked back. The carpenter loved the larrikin fun of Australian building sites and was soon dubbed 'Ron the Pom'. "I didn't take offence to it, it was a term of endearment as far as I was concerned. You give as good as you get," he laughs. Originally from the small village of Beechingstoke in the Vale of Pewsey in Wiltshire, Mr Alexander joined the air force in 1950 under national service, aged 18, and trained as an aero engine mechanic. He spent several months in Egypt during the Abadan Crisis in the Persian oilfields and while there crewed a Hastings aircraft flight to Baghdad. Mr Alexander returned to England and weeks later was sent to Singapore during the Malayan Emergency conflict. "I got to know a lot of Australians there because we played football and soccer and hockey against them, and when I went back to England I couldn't settle, so in 1957 I applied to emigrate and within a month I was on the boat (the RMS Strathnaver) coming over. "There were 1200 migrants on the boat but only two carpenters, and I was one of them." Mr Alexander was involved in the construction of landmark buildings in Melbourne and Bendigo, including the Bendigo City offices, a seven-storey office building in Exhibition Street Melbourne, Bendigo's twin cinemas and the McDonalds in High Street with the bridge over the back. He worked right across northern Victoria in Kerang, Shepparton, Echuca and Kyabram and built the Milton and Thomas chemist building and various others in Castlemaine, before later founding the Bendigo Brick Company. He spent many years playing both Aussie Rules football and soccer with several Bendigo clubs and was a founding member of the Bendigo Soccer Association. In 1972, Mr Alexander won a seat on the
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Sankey family Shane, Thomas, Callum, Ryan, Kylie, Matthew and Ben, are eager to see their plans to come to life at their Rochford-area property. A Lancefield couple has fought to build their dream home and business in a Rochford-area Farm Zone and won unanimous support from Macedon Ranges councillors, against planning department advice for refusal. The Sankey family purchased their 10.12-hectare property at Rochford Road seven years ago hoping to build a home, relocate their established earthmoving business and develop an equine enterprise. The family had eight letters of support for their application and no objections, but state planning controls to protect farming land against development meant an uphill battle despite their unique location. Their land is one of several blocks created in the days of the Shire of Romsey
and is the only one that never had a house built on it. It is surrounded by similar-sized developed lots. Their plan includes a small rural store to support their earthmoving business and small-scale horse agistment and associated activities on the property. Council officers argued against fragmentation of the land, stating the Sankey's ventures were "more aligned with a hobby farm or rural lifestyle block rather than a bona fide agricultural pursuit" and could operate without a home on site. But councillors had heard from farm plan consultants who outlined the need for continued on-site care to attract equine clients. An equine veterinarian also stressed that horses required 24-hour care. Kylie Sankey said the family was still
in disbelief over the decision and thanked councillors for their "common sense vote". "This block of land is our whole family plan, our life, our future - everything. We never had a plan B. We would have had to buy elsewhere had it not happened," she said. "Rochford is in an equine pocket of the Macedon Ranges: there are horse studs all around, so it makes sense to have this here." Demonstrating the need for a house to run the agricultural pursuit was vital to the permit, with limitations on building within on properties in the Farm Zone under 40ha. Cases around building in the Farm Zone have created uncertainty for various councils as they struggle to balance
the need to retain agricultural land and development. Macedon Ranges councillors were split on an application last August for a smallscale speckled park cattle breeding pursuit and accompanying home on a 6.2ha property in the Farm Zone at Woodend North. Their 5-4 vote to refuse the application largely focused on the need for a house to support the business despite council officers recommending approval. This application has since been appealed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The matter was scheduled for a merits hearing on May 4, however, VCAT adjourned this hearing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The timeframe for a decision by VCAT on this matter is unknown.
Order or pick up your health and wellbeing information pack There is now a Health and Wellbeing Information Pack available to help residents in Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shire during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which can be posted to your home or found online. The pack provides information on local community support services, how to prevent the spread of coronavirus, healthy cooking, getting active at home, keeping mentally well, food and financial relief services, staying connected and supporting children and families. It has been compiled by a partnership of local government and health and community services, working together to support the health and wellbeing of our communities. According to the Central Victorian Primary Care Partnership’s Executive Officer Shelly Lavery, the information pack was developed to provide reliable and localised information to support health and wellbeing for people who have limited or no access to the internet. “We understand that many people in our community have been impacted by the restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus. Anxiety and insecurity can be heightened for those who do not have access to up to date information or community support,” said Ms Lavery. “You or some-one you know may be suddenly unemployed, and suddenly food security or paying your bills has become an issue for the first time. This information pack includes important contact details for the social and financial supports that you may need close to home. There are also useful tips to look after your physical and mental wellbeing during this time,” Ms Lavery said. Mount Alexander Shire Mount Alexander residents can request an information pack from the Mount Alexander Shire Council on 1800 512 446, email covid19@mountalexander.vic. gov.au, or pick up a copy at the local post office. The partnership has also made the resources available online at www.connectmountalexander.com.au
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Kyneton police stopped a triple threat in intercepting a man clocked driving at 186km/h on the Calder Freeway on May 29. Kyneton Police were in an unmarked vehicle when the driver overtook them at high speed but was shortly stopped by police. Members checked the driver and his passengers to find that one passenger was carrying drugs and the other had outstanding warrants for his arrest.
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Gisborne police have shut down an extensive cannabis hydroponic growing system believed to be at the hands of a 61-year-old Gisborne man. Police executed a drug search warrant at a Bullengarook property on May 28 to make the discovery. Investigators seized numerous cannabis plants along with a stolen vehicle that had been outstanding since 2013. As a result of the search a Gisborne man was arrested and charged with cultivating and possessing cannabis and handling stolen goods. He will appear before the Kyneton Magistrates Court at a later date.
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This month's Nature News was written by Ivan Carter from Connecting Country, regarding the group's 2020 landowner restoration program. Connecting Country members are busily preparing to roll out our 2020 revegetation projects across the region over the next few months, with an abundance of moisture and perfect growing conditions. Recent rainfall in central Victoria means planting conditions are likely to be particularly good compared with recent years, which has us excited about the prospects for the 4500 plants ready at the Connecting Country depot. Of the 4500 plants, 1500 have been provided by TreeProject and the remaining provided through Connecting Country's funded landscape restoration projects. TreeProject is a wonderful not-for-profit group that connects landholders and community groups with volunteers who propagate low-cost indigenous seedlings to revegetate degraded landscapes. TreeProject is able to keep seedling costs as low as possible thanks to the commitment and enthusiasm of the volunteers who propagate the seedlings in their backyards. Our landscape restoration coordinator Bonnie Humphreys has spent the past few weeks preparing for plant delivery and ensuring the plants are in top condition. "Connecting Country has 23 landholders signed up for the current 2020 batch of plants and projects, but we will be looking to expand to reach further landowners if more funding comes along," Bonnie said. "We are very lucky to have some terrific local plant suppliers, such as Newstead Natives, an indigenous plant nursery
that propagates local plants for our region for habitat restoration." Connecting Country draws restoration funds from several funding sources, including membership donations and grants. Over the past decade, Connecting Country has worked with more than 250 landholders and groups to enhance more than 10,000 hectares of habitat across the Mount Alexander region of central Victoria. This equates to about six per cent of the Mount Alexander Shire. "It has been my pleasure to again be part of delivering Connecting Country's revegetation program this year," Bonnie said. "We have some great projects enabling us to support landholders to restore and create valuable habitat across the shire." Unfortunately, we do not have any current capacity for additional landowners to join our restoration projects, but are actively seeking further funding. We do encourage landowners to fill out our expression of interest form, or contact us for advice how to conduct restoration work on their properties for optimal biodiversity outcomes. Once we have your details on file, we can let you know of opportunities for assistance as they arise. To access the expression of interest form - visit our website. To find out more about our current projects or discuss your eligibility, call the Connecting Country office on (03) 5472 1594. If you have filled out an expression of interest form in the past 12 months, we have you on file and you don't need to fill in another form, but you can always let us know you are still interested by email to info@connectingcountry.org.au
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Get hot and steamy Joel Meadows of The Green Hand Institute will lead an online workshop to teach you how to make top-quality hot compost. Photo: Mica Meadows Lucy Young It’s been strangely quiet over the past weeks, but while we at Plastic Bag Free Castlemaine have been (publicly) quiet, the world beyond pandemic has been playing heavily on our hearts and minds. Building skills and challenging our lifestyles has never been off the agenda. With so many returning to the solace of the garden at this time, we’ve looked for offerings that support getting back to the simple life, or getting connected to what really matters. For this we’ve teamed up with Joel Meadows of The Green Hand Institute to offer an online workshop at 10am on Sunday June 14. Joel has a wealth of knowledge about living lightly on the earth and is accustomed to sharing it as a teacher of permaculture and maker of many things, including great compost! Whether you are
just starting out with compost making, or have experience but want to give your compost making a real kick, this workshop will be for you. This workshop will teach you how to make top-quality hot compost, the kind teaming with worms, dark and moist, rich smelling - like a forest floor, almost good enough to eat…and, grow food! Joel will take you through the essential elements of hot compost making; the best combinations of ingredients, gauging moisture content, aerating/oxygenation the pile, building wall structures, balancing nutrients, keeping your microbes happy and pleasing your worms. People who wish to join in will need to register to get a link, and be able to ask questions. This workshop is supported by a Mount Alexander Shire Community Grant. Email: plasticbagfreecastlemaine@ gmail.com to register.
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Police are investigating an assault with injuries that occurred at a property in James Court, Kyneton, shortly before midnight on Saturday (June 6). The female victim woke to the sound of knocking and as she opened the front door, she was struck on the face by an unknown offender. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kyneton police on 5421 2900, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. James Court is located just north of the Kyneton Tennis Club courts and aquatic centre, off Victoria Street.
Father and Son duo, Glen and Jonah are now adopting a new service for the community. Due to the current Covid-19 climate and the increasing need for people to stay at home there is a strong demand for home delivery. Simply ring by 5 pm the day before you need your meat on 5422 1632. Glen or Jonah will arrive between 9.00am-10.00am next day. Monday – Friday only. Mobile eftpos allows you to pay on delivery with minimal contact to people. FREE delivery is only available around town at moment so be sure to keep yourself safe and give us a call. If you are calling into the shop please be advised we are observing a 3 person limit in shop at a time. Please be patient whilst we try to observe the 1.5 metre Social distancing rule. Also we are trying not to use cash so Eftpos is preferable. – Regards Glen
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Information is being sought on an alleged dog-on-dog attack that left one dog dead in Riddells Creek. The incident took place about 10am on Sandy Creek Road on Sunday May 24, reported to Macedon Ranges Council. Council officers understand a woman was with a small tan dog on a leash when it was attacked and killed by two larger dogs. The woman is believed to be the owner of the small dog and may have been visiting the area. A short time after, a man driving a black Toyota Camry came to the woman's aid. The large dogs suspected of the attack were found wandering the area and impounded by officers, but the council has not had any reports from the owner of the deceased dog. Anyone with information on the attack or who might know the deceased dog's owner is encouraged to contact the council on 5422 0333 or email mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au as soon as possible.
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Get reading this winter ... If you’re looking for a way to stay entertained in winter, why not get lost in a good book? Below are four Midland Express staff picks.
Something about family ...
Something on Black Saturday ...
The Tidal Zone - Sarah Moss 2016, fiction, 331 pages Adam receives a call from his daughter’s school to inform him that, for no apparent reason, 15-year-old Miriam has collapsed and stopped breathing. In that moment, he is plunged into a world of waiting, agonising, not knowing. The story of his life and the lives of his family are re-told around this shocking event, around a body that has inexplicably failed. The Tidal Zone explores parental love, overwhelming fear, illness and recovery. Prepare for both heartbreak and humour as you explore the bonds within this family.
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The Arsonist - Chloe Hooper 2018, non-fiction, 258 pages On the scorching February day in 2009 that became known as Black Saturday, a man lit two fires in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, then sat on the roof of his house to watch the inferno. At the time, more than 30 people were known to police as firebugs, but the detectives soon found themselves on the trail of a man they didn’t know. The Arsonist takes readers on the hunt for this man, and inside the strange puzzle of his mind.
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The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - Stuart Turton
BeWILDered - Laura Waters 2019, non-fiction, 288 pages Thoughtful Melbourne woman Laura Waters is not a happy camper in her work or personal life. Something is very wrong. But things begin to change big time when Laura ditches it all and takes off into the wild to trek the untamed landscapes of New Zealand’s Te Araroa track - 3000 kms of wild, mountainous - and at times hazardous - trail winding from the top of the North Island to the imposing tip of the South Island. BeWILDered is a factual account of personal growth and of identifying things that matter most.
2018, fiction, 432 pages It is meant to be a celebration but it ends in tragedy. As fireworks explode overhead, Evelyn Hardcastle, the young and beautiful daughter of an affluent family, is killed. But Evelyn will not die just once. Until Aiden - one of the guests summoned to Blackheath for the party - can solve her murder, the day will repeat itself, over and over again. But each time the day begins again, Aiden wakes in the body of a different guest. And someone is determined to prevent him ever escaping Blackheath... This is a maddening mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page.
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Hanging Rock Ministerial Advisory Group Want to be involved in the future of Hanging Rock? Expressions of Interest are now open for three members of the Hanging Rock Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG). Members of the MAG will be responsible for advising the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change on appropriate governance and management arrangements and future development of the Hanging Rock Precinct, ensuring the aspirations of the Traditional Owners and other community interest groups are considered. Positions are from July 2020 - June 2022. Key attributes being sought include, analytical skills, strategic thinking and decision-making, critical thinking and problem solving. All expressions of interest for these roles will be considered. Applications due 5pm Wednesday 10 June.
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There was a surprise in store for two of Castlemaine's stalwarts of hot rodding Rod Hadfield and Peter Swift when a special presentation was made to them recently. Neither recipient knew why they had been tricked into coming together at Hadfield's Hot Rods at Chewton until the presentation was made on the spot. Hadfield and Swift were presented Australian Street Rod Federation Legends Awards in appreciation of their commitment to the furthering of Street Rodding in Australia. The awards were made by ASRF Victorian divisional director Bruce Helms, on behalf of the National Control Council of the Australian Street Rod Federation.
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we all feel so much safer and hopefully you feel less stressed about us possibly swaying into your path. It makes sharing the road so much nicer, even if fractionally slower for you. This is particularly important in the wake of COVID-19 where we have also observed many more riders and families out on their bikes on trails and roads. We also know this can be harder to do in the busy streets of towns so thank you for considering us. The media campaign to alert motorists and cyclists to this minimum distancing appears to be succeeding and while every other state in Australia has a law requiring at least 1.5m width from a cyclist for speeds over 60km/h and at least 1m below 60km/h, Victoria is still in the process of passing its legislation on this. Don't forget to send us your comments and questions to our blog site - cyclesafesite.wordpress.com Happy cycling, Pedalling Peta from CycleSafe Mount Alexander.
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Men’s HealthWeek
‘Working together for Men’s Health’
June 15 - 21, 2020
Raise awareness virtually Coordinated by Western Sydney University’s Men’s Health Information and Resource Centre, this year’s Men’s Health Week, June 15-21, will encourage communities and organisations across Australia to come together virtually to raise awareness for men’s health. To be officially launched on Monday, June 15, by media personality and founder of Gotcha4Life Gus Worland, the initiative supports a community-minded approach to improving the health of men. Throughout June, communities are encouraged to host online events, share information, and to simply check in with the men and boys in their lives. According to Dr Neil Hall, director of the MHIRC, many men are experiencing heightened stress due to isolation and unemployment, and now more than ever we need to work together to encourage good mental health and wellbeing. “This Men’s Health Week we are asking people to check in with the men in their lives pick up the phone, send a text or get together online - to start an important conversation, and to share vital support and health information,” Dr Hall said. “Everybody has a father, son, brother, partner, mentor, friend or colleague who would benefit from positive support. Sometimes men have less opportunity to seek out support and may have difficulty voicing their issues. By communities working together - people of all genders, cultures and ages - we can start to address these issues and improve health outcomes.” The year’s initiative will also raise awareness for suicide as the single most pressing issue in society for men and boys, with six out of eight people per day taking their own lives being male. “There are many factors that contribute to this tragedy, but we know that social isolation, loss of land, relationship breakdown and unemployment are some of the crucial ones. The current pandemic is heightening some of these accumulated life stressors making collective action to prevent suicide essential,” Dr Hall said. For 24/7 crisis support call Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14. For men’s health information and support resources, visit the Men’s Health Week website.
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launching in recent years,” he said. “Most of these groups have had to close because of coronavirus, leaving men at risk of suicide more socially isolated.” One of the highest risk groups in terms of social isolation and access to services is dads separated from their children, Mr Poole said. Support groups for dads play an important role in keeping men at risk of suicide alive. “Men’s services across the country are struggling to respond to this crisis. We are seeing some extraordinary innovation. Men’s Sheds are co-operating internationally to run sheds online; support services like Dads In Distress are developing virtual groups and men’s mental health projects like Mr Perfect are using Facebook and other social media platforms to keep men connected. “What we need right now is government support to help us get the men’s health sector online and working together to save men’s lives today.” The warning comes at the time that a new report from Suicide Prevention Australia Turning the Tide - calls on government to develop a national male suicide prevention strategy and target more funding at male suicide prevention.
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Social isolation from COVID19 (coronavirus) needs to be carefully managed to avoid an increase in male suicide deaths, the Australian Men’s Health Forum has warned. The three groups of men at particular risk are older men in poor health, men who lose their jobs and livelihood and men with fewer social connections, including dads separated from their children. Glen Poole, CEO of the Australian Men’s Health Forum, said the organisation supported the government’s decisive action to save as many lives as possible from coronavirus and this needed to be balanced with innovative action to save more lives from suicides linked to isolation and financial distress in the coming months. “Our immediate concern is for older men who have a higher rate of suicide than any other age group. Support services like men’s sheds are closing their doors and older men are becoming more isolated in the process,” Mr Poole said. He said increased social isolation was a risk factor for suicide in men of all ages. “Research shows men are less likely to have strong social networks than women, though this has been changing steadily with hundreds of local men’s groups
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Men’s HealthWeek Don’t leave it too late
Men’s Health Week, held each year in June, is about promoting the state of male health in all its forms. Improving men’s health outcomes is a two-way process involving men, women and families, and health services combined. It is important that men make use of health services to preventatively manage their health and find out before it’s too late if problems exist. But equally, health services need to know how to reach out to, communicate with and engage with men to be effective in helping them when they do come through the door. Here are some ideas to help men, women and families. * Be active in getting medical help if you don’t feel well, have a problem that won’t go away or notice unusual symptoms. It’s OK to seek help - don’t try to do everything on your own or bury problems. * Ladies, be proactive in helping your men and boys get the help they and you need. Use available hotlines, speak with professionals to get the best course of action and be persistent. Don’t leave it too late to seek help. Fear is not a killer.
‘Working together for Men’s Health’
June 15 - 21, 2020
Not a good report card The state of men’s health in Victoria is lagging women’s health, according to a recent report. The report released by the Australian Men’s Health Forum highlights a number of areas of concern including the fact that men in Victoria are dying 5.2 years younger than women on average. Jonathan Bedloe, president of AMHF, said that the report card on the state of men and boys’ health in Victoria tells us we must do better. “Our sons are less educated than our daughters. Our brothers die younger than our sisters. Our fathers are more likely to die at work than our mothers. Our male friends are more likely to die by suicide than our female friends,” Mr Bedloe said. “The solution to these problems is not to stop working to improve the lives of women and girls, but to increase our efforts to tackle the issues facing men and boys. This means investing more time, money and resources into helping health services become more male-friendly and focused on the needs of men and boys. “It also means looking at the wider social factors that shape men’s health, which include boys’ education, our experiences of fatherhood, our working lives, our financial wellbeing and our social connections.” According to the report, which brings together the latest available data from a range of government sources * Men in Victoria die 5.2 years younger (the average age of death in 2017 being 80.5 years for males and 85.7 years for females.
* Nearly five times more Victorian men aged 35-44 die from heart disease than women the same age. * One in three Victorian men (31.9 per cent) die of cancer compared with one in four women (26 per cent). * Three in four Victorian suicides are men (445 of the 621 suicides in 2017). * 92 per cent of workplace fatalities in Victoria are men (33 out of 36 deaths in 2017). The report also highlights some of the broader social issues that are known to impact men and boys’ health such as education, employment, finances and family life.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Acclaimed English Australian actor Alan Cassell in his heyday and (right) in care at RM Begg Aged Care Kyneton.
Loss, pain and dementia Woodend Lifestyle Carers is a group of people who have travelled the dementia path with a loved one. They have published their stories in the hope that other carers may reach out for assistance. Here, Irene Jones shares her story of losing her partner, the acclaimed English Australian actor Alan Cassell, to the disease. I’m always careful to say my partner of 35 years ‘died’ just over two and a half years ago. It’s probably more common and maybe more genteel to say ‘lost’, but for me the distinction is critical. I started ‘losing’ Alan somewhere around 2003-4, he didn’t die until 2017. I didn’t realise he was disappearing, because the changes in his personality were infinitesimal. He had stopped being Alan so gradually, I’d not seen it. He had many health issues. He was immobile, and incontinent. (Not usually spoken about but something many carers deal with). My life was full of doing everything and dealing with daily - sometimes hourly, crises. I hadn’t noticed we were no longer sharing things. Laughter had disappeared. He became more demanding, more critical. I just reacted emotionally and kept getting hurt. I went to the GP but Alan, like many dementia sufferers, would rise to the occasion. Polite, able to answer simple questions, charming. I walked away wondering what was wrong with me. This is a standard problem with those carers dealing with a partner, husband or wife. Only people who live intimately on a daily basis notice the small behavioural changes that flag dementia. Alan, British born and a lover of everything English, a great fan of Stephen Fry, floored me one night when I walked in on him watching QI to tell me Stephen was an Australian. The shock was visceral but like most carers in the early stages, I argued with him. Arguments became the norm. It suddenly seemed critical to him that he reduce my importance in his life. Our home was owned by him! Again, I argued, once producing the deed to show him we owned
it jointly. He screamed that this was a fake and grabbed, threatening to tear it up. He didn’t know what I was doing living in his house! He wished I’d leave! Many days he would scream diatribes against me, even as I looked after him in the most intense and incredible way. “Get out” I don’t need you! There was almost nothing he could do. I could not understand how he couldn’t realise this. I was incapable of facing up to the obvious. In rehabilitation after surgery, the staff implored me to have him assessed for dementia. To my shock, the diagnosis came as a relief. I suddenly realised it wasn’t that love had dried up. It wasn’t that he really hated me. He had an actual illness, a disease. I set about learning a new way to exist. Creating an environment with some calm in it. How could this happen to someone whose memory had been his main source of work. His diagnosis was in 2014, I nursed him at home until 2016. Although I cared for him above and beyond what many witnesses thought I should, I could no longer say I loved him. I hated myself for this but it was true. My duty was to look after him and I did so in the most incredible way but ‘love’ was no longer anything I felt. I often wondered how I could possibly have become mixed up with this this man. The 12 or so years I travelled this devastating road had wiped our good years completely from my mind and heart. I felt such a failure. Something was wrong with me. When a virus struck him down in 2017 his death was sudden. I was not sad. A volunteer at RM Begg, I did not wish him to travel to the end of the dementia road. Heavily drugged, he rallied on his second last day, looked up at me and said “Irene”. My name was his last word. He had never forgotten who I was. He’d fallen in love with me again during his days in care. He’d also fallen in love with a senior nurse who he confused with me and acted like a man found cheating when I turned up! (There is often a funny side to things.) I organised a farewell for him, fitting to his status. I
delivered a fitting eulogy without breaking down. I entertained a large group of friends at his wake. I sometimes felt full of tears but they never came out. How do you solve this conundrum - to wish them dead or to want them to live on? During his stay in RM Begg he never lost his charisma. He could still make an off-the-cuff speech - definitely affected by dementia but constructed in his usual crafted way. The right amount of seriousness and humour. He could still make people laugh with his incredible wit. Recently I discovered some of his earlier writing and the man who I had spent a great part of my life with, reappeared. My breath was taken away by his brilliance. The past came flooding back. The sophisticated, erudite man I had watched on stage, travelled the world with, been so excited to make a tree change and play farmers with, loved our dogs passionately with, came flooding back. I now miss him and our life as it was. I now feel the love we had. I now understand why I went through hell to make sure he still felt cared for. Being a carer is often a very lonely occupation. You continue to be their carer even when they are in a home. When death finally steals this job from you, you are left with post-traumatic stress. The endless nights and days of waiting for the next drama, the never-ending load on your nerves. The self-recrimination. It all falls in on you. Only those who have travelled this road know the horror of it. Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group is full of such people. There is comfort in being with each other. From the terrible early days, when you aren’t aware of the toll being taken, until the aftermath, when the ability to unravel damaged nerves and topsy turvy emotions can begin to take place among those who know. Not all cases are the same but this is one story. The Woodend Lifestyle Carers can be contacted by calling 5420 7132. Although located in Woodend, the group is for the whole of the Macedon Ranges and its neighbours.
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SUPER QUIZ?
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Local knowledge (1 point)
1. Which local bookstore has introduced book delivery by horseback? 2. When is MAINfm’s Radiothon being held? 3. Donna Fabris has replaced whom as the new Zonta Club of Kyneton president? 4. Which proposed store in Gisborne is on hold as the site is explored for aboriginal significance?
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5. In Your Face portraiture is an initiative taking place in which town?
General knowledge (1 point)
6. Which Midnight Oil song features the following lyrics: “There’ll be pay in your pocket tonight”? 7. The cross depicted on the Swedish flag is what colour? 8. Who plays the character Olivia Benson in American TV crime drama Law and Order SVU? 9. How many Oscars did the film Parasite receive at the 2020 Academy Awards?
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AFL/VFL trivia question of the week Answer Q7. The seven Abletts in order of debut were Len ‘39 (Rich), Geoff ‘73 (Haw, Rich, StK), Kevin ‘77 (Haw, Rich, Gee), Gary snr ‘82, (Haw, Gee), Gary jnr ‘02 (Gee, GC), Luke ‘02 (Syd), Nathan ‘05 (Gee, GC). Q8. The Norm Smith Medal was first awarded in 1979. Which Victorian team hasn’t had a winner?
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A budding Latin scholar
Bill Wiglesworth, Castlemaine
Tony Anderson, Castlemaine
As we welcome the easing of coronavirus restrictions, can we spare a thought for people whose severe restrictions have remained unchanged for years? There are more than 1300 refugees and asylum seekers locked up in immigration detention centres. Some have been in strict detention for seven years. They have not been charged with any crime, yet we treat them worse than criminals. Their confinement is ongoing, with no promise of release. We'd never want this treatment for our families. Australia has thousands of refugees who have become grateful, hard-working, tax-paying citizens. The desperate people in detention now, who have fled the violence of their homeland to seek safety here, only want the opportunity to get on with their lives. But our government has decided that cruel detention is better than allowing them the chance to make a fresh beginning in a new homeland. There's no 'fair go' in our treatment of these detained victims. It's more than embarrassing ... it's shameful.
I too would have been the age of Billy Barry ('An observation', Opinions, June 2) when I first noted the use of a run of four letters 'I' on clock-faces to denote the Latin equivalent of the Arabic numeral of the number 'four'. Unlike him, I've not noticed this was confined to clocks, but have ever since wondered about this odd and seemingly incorrect deployment. I owe it to 61 years of lazy curiosity not followed up, that a bright lad that many years my junior provided the answer of which I am now happily possessed. As a lover of odd, puzzling and also useless information, I'm grateful to you, Billy, for the results of your determined investigation.
Angela Crawford (Editor)
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I was very disappointed the Midland Express didn't report on or acknowledge Sorry
Day or Reconciliation Week 2020. Sorry Day has been on May 26 each year since 1998, to commemorate the Bringing Them Home report about indigenous Australians' Stolen Generation - kids taken from their mums, from their dads, from their family. On May 26, 2020, the Midland Express ran front page stories on everything except indigenous acknowledgement. Local newspapers should be using these dates to educate, share local indigenous stories and to help make good the atrocities subjected upon our indigenous people. I grew up on Dja Dja Wurrung country (though I didn't know it at the time) and now live on Taungurung country. Midland Express, connect to the indigenous peoples in which your newspaper is distributed and tell us their stories, tell us what was in the Bringing Them Home report, tell us what Sorry Day means to your readers, and what Reconciliation means to our children who are learning about indigenous culture in their schools. I implore you to do better next May 26, 2021 and beyond. Editor's note: We thank Ms Thompson for her letter and deeply regret having failed to acknowledge this important date. She is right that we must do better, and we will.
the community hub will only take advantage of government grants if, and when, they become available. The business model creates an independent income stream from social enterprise and leased space. Establishing strong financial viability will enable the co-op to play its 'Robin Hood' role of making affordable space available in the school for local community groups. Imagine a place where the community can all belong, can be part of the planning,
and can share responsibility for how the town square develops. Everyone is included, everyone has a voice and everyone is listened too.Consistent with the co-op's policies for engagement with the whole community and full transparency, our 70page EOI and supporting documents is publicly available at kynetononline.org We hope the decision for the future of the former school site will ensure this once-ever opportunity is realised for the Kyneton community - now and for the generations to come.
Midland Expresses it's sorry Lenka Thompson, Taungurung (Kyneton)
Town Square vision a step closer Rob Bakes, board chair, Kyneton and District Town Square Co-Op Last week the Town Square Co-Op's 70-page submission to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning moved the community's vision for a town square closer to realisation. The DELWP consultation process to choose a manager for the old Kyneton Primary School site has closed and the decision will be announced by June 26.Consultations with the Kyneton community, public meetings, and the co-op's unique sortition process, has drawn together some great ideas on how the town square might develop and a formidable array of dedicated people committed to making this bold concept work. The Co-op Board is itching to get underway to make the former school site a vibrant centre for our community.We have seen the importance of community during the bushfires and pandemic this year and we believe the town square model is a wonderful means to 'build community'. The town square concept has the backing of a strong group of professional people willing to make their experience and expertise available on a pro bono basis to help bring the project to fruition. This concept drawing from one of our reference panel members, Jenny Dovovan from Inclusive Design, gives us a great indication of what a whole-of-site, whole-of community project might mean for Kyneton. In our submission we have committed to a business plan that does not rely on annual or regular government funding. The long-term development of
Don’t toss any old waste onto the fire
With landholders making use of cooler weather to get some burning done, Environment Protection Authority Victoria is warning that the mistake of tossing waste into the flames when burning off can be costly for farmers and the environment. EPA North West regional manager Dr Scott Pigdon says many waste items turn toxic the moment they go into the fire. "Farm waste items like silage wrap, chemical containers and old tyres don't burn properly, but it will produce toxic smoke, and can send residue into waterways and create chemical contamination that persists in the soil. Send it to landfill or a recycling facility," Dr Pigdon said. Silage wrap, some chemical containers and tyres can be recycled into building and fencing materials and floor matting. There's information on waste disposal and recycling at sustainability.vic. gov.au or on your local council website. Fallen trees or other natural wood being burnt should be as
dry as possible to keep down the volume of smoke, and farmers should make sure they have any relevant council or CFA permits. Timber from buildings, furniture or other manufactured products must not be burnt because it has probably been chemically treated. EPA can fine offenders more than $8,000 for burning anything other than vegetation-sourced matter like timber and crop stubble. "Most farmers understand the importance to their livelihood and their community of preventing contamination of the soil, water and air around them, and EPA uses a fine as a last resort," Dr Pigdon said. "By thinking twice about what goes onto the pile when burning off, you can protect the environment and the wellbeing of your farm, your family and your neighbours," he said. EPA urges people to report suspected pollution to the EPA on 1300 372 842 (1300 EPA VIC).
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Julian Davies, left, can be contacted about property sales and purchases on 0439 802 323 and Lloyd Henricksson on 0416 020 604.
Despite the upheavals of recent times that have etched themselves deeply to make 2020 a year we will never forget, there are plenty of positives - real estate is one of them. Despite people's movement and travel restrictions, it's an industry that is still going well say the team and Raine & Horne Woodend. Open for inspections are up and running and appointments can be booked with Raine & Horne's Woodend office for private inspections as well. So if you have been mulling over selling, or eyeing off a new property to purchase, you don't have to put the matter off. To help you get that sale or purchase underway, here are two of the faces behind Raine & Horne's Woodend team who can help you with all your property sales and purchases. Licensed estate agent and auctioneer Julian Davies was a valuer and building inspector before he became an agent so literally does know property inside and out. What he loves about being an agent is that it puts him right there in the present with people whose future he can help shape. Julian was born in Wales and raised in South Africa and after being in the Macedon Ranges with his family for a number of years, he can well and truly be called a local. He enjoys helping people to find their own place here and he's an accommodating agent who works hard to negotiate a great result for vendors, So whether you're ready to buy or sell in Woodend and surrounds, Julian looks forward to helping you too. Another of Raine & Horne Woodend's team members is licensed real estate agent Lloyd Henricksson. Before moving to the Macedon Ranges a few years back, Lloyd ran his own real estate investment business and managed a successful team of more than 50 sales staff. But the standard psychological profile of 'salesperson' does not apply to Lloyd. This is exactly Lloyd's point of difference. Lloyd is a reflective person who is confident in who he is and he's genuinely interested in who you are too. He attributes this deep human interest to six years of family travel on a bus when he was a youngster. New people and short stays in different places meant Lloyd didn't have time to waste on meaningless interactions. Lloyd sees connection as the key to life, and is he open about bringing life and heart to his work as a real estate agent. You can rely on Lloyd to be motivated. He wakes at 4.20am to ride his pushbike and take on the challenge of mountainous terrain. He's also raised his daughter, Asha, as a single parent since she was two years old. He's now a proud grandparent to Alfred, and the family lives together in the Macedon Ranges. Lloyd is rapt to have escaped the rat race, and he's embraced this local community and region with its wonderful change of seasons, fantastic bike rides and seriously good coffee. Go along and connect with Lloyd over a caffeine hit.
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SOPHISTICATED AND CHARMING This beautiful Victorian cottage with its endless appeal of single level living is ready for an owner to call it home. Lovingly restored to retain many of the original house features and materials, this home is ideal for both couples and families. The blush front door greets you warmly as you embark into the traditional, grand passage with soaring 3.3 metre high ceilings and stained original baltic pine floorboards. Three generous bedrooms include wool carpet and windows adorned with linen sheers. An original functional open fireplace in the master bedroom is perfect for those cold Kyneton nights. Furthermore, central ducted gas heating throughout the house and a split system heating/cooling in the kitchen/ living area keep the extremes of the seasons at bay. The spacious and bright kitchen has ample open space, living and storage, with neutral cabinets, stone bench tops and splash back. It also includes a ceramic farmhouse sink, gas Delonghi upright 900 stove/oven, concealed dishwasher and brushed brass fittings and fixtures. A large breakfast island is perfect for entertaining or family meals. The double french doors lead to an undercover veranda and brick paved arbour for outdoor gatherings. The inviting open plan living/dining room with separate french doors overlook its own private decked courtyard, making it an ideal spot for a cuppa or a glass of bubbles. Meticulously designed, the luxurious bathroom in its complimentary neutral colour palate, invites pure relaxation. It comprises a deep freestanding bathtub, separate shower with rainwater showerhead, handmade floating timber vanity and quality brushed brass tapware. The house is positioned on 624m2 of level landscaped surrounds with side driveway and single garage. A short walk from the heart of Kyneton's main township and close to public transport including train station (Bendigo Line).
HOME ESSENTIALS Property: Three bedroom Victorian Open for inspection: Saturday June 13, 11.30am-noon Address: 38 Bowen Street Kyneton Price: $735,000 - $760,000 Agent: Connallys Real Estate Contact: Jenny Stewart 5422 2377/ 0408 389 071
GREAT OPTIONS This stunning, gently undulating block is spread across four titles within the township zone of Yapeen, provides a variety of options for the new owner - build the dream home, subdivide, or both. The land is cleared with a fantastic outlook with views to the national park and beyond. It's partially fenced, has power and mains water on the boundary, and is five minutes to the village of Guildford and 12 minutes to Castlemaine. This land is being sold separately to the adjacent to block at 42-44 Yapeen School Lane.
HOME ESSENTIALS Property: Gorgeous 3.3 acres with four titles - township zone Address: 174-182 Vaughan Springs Road, Yapeen Price: $235,000 Agent: Waller Realty Contact: 5472 1158
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POST PANDEMIC PURCHASING It has been suggested that a lot of city dwellers will leave the big smoke behind for fresh regional air amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. We have seen an increase in enquiries from potential buyers looking to make the tree change with many house hunters seeing the benefits of country living. With working from home options now a realisation for many major businesses, a lot of households are seeing this as an opportunity to escape the hectic city lifestyle and get back to basics.
While house prices are starting to plateau in the city, regional towns and house prices are starting to increase as the health crisis shifts household focus into the home. COVID-19 has embedded a love of home-life into many households with desires to plant veggie patches, raise chickens and a simpler life high on the agenda. With this new found home life on the increase, a post-pandemic migration to the country could be on the cards for many.
We are expecting to see a rise in demand for properties in regional Victoria with many potential buyers realising they don’t need to live in metropolitan areas any more. Now that we can welcome people to private inspections and open houses, we have started to see an excited market With access to fast NBN and close proximity to Melbourne CBD, Kyneton and other regional centres of positive minded buyers looking for a simpler lifestyle and nurturing community. in the Goldfields are excellent lifestyle options for people wanting to make a tree change. Here at Raine & Horne we are happy to discuss buying and selling in this current market. It’s a new This is reflected in the recent Domain House Price territory for everyone, but feel secure in knowing Report (March 2020) with the average house price that we know Kyneton and the great potential it sitting at $710,000 - an increase of 45% from five holds. years ago.
One of the more positive stories to come out of COVID-19 was that people were able to adapt to change and try alternatives such as working from home and home schooling.
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Castlemaine | 33 Gingell Street BEAUTIFUL ART DECO HOME, SOLID BRICK & SO CENTRAL
| $645,000 Castlemaine | 31 Lawrence Street 4 J 2 E 2 L MARVELLOUS MID-CENTURY HOME ON LAWRENCE STREET
Positioned on a 720m2 garden with a gentle elevation and original treed front garden this beautiful Art Deco era home retains its original features with a large porch entry, central hallway, formal lounge and dining rooms with Tapestry brick fireplaces, ornate ceilings and polished timber-work doors. The home is generously sized at 176.5m2 (19 Squares) and has a flexible floor plan that comprises 4 bedrooms and a study, kitchen and front/rear entry vestibules. There is a single brick garage and adjoining store shed/workshop spaces, plus a contained north facing garden. Located just 400m from the Train Station and edge of the nearby shopping precinct, this home offers a great opportunity to secure an original home in a great part of town. Open for Inspection: Saturday 11:00AM-11:30AM
| $465,000 3J 1E 1L
A super neat home of the 1950s sits on a generous 780m2 allotment and features spacious rooms with large windows and much light. The home offers a verandah-patio entry, hallway, large lounge room with brick open fireplace, updated kitchen with meals area, 3 bedrooms with built-in robes, large bathroom and laundry with separate toilet. There is 4KW of solar, extra insulation and the home has timber floor boards under the carpet ripe for polishing. The grounds include much level space, a side driveway, and a garage/workshop. Enjoy a great street and position with 1950s style and ease to further enhance.
Open for Inspection: Saturday 12:45PM-1:15PM
McKenzie Hill | 51 Woodman Drive SUPER TOWNHOUSE, LEVEL AND BRAND NEW
| $539,000 Maldon | 19 Templeton Street 3 J 2 E 2 L ‘CUMBERLAND’ - LEAFY GARDENS, PLUNGE POOL + STUDIO
Set in the quiet and fast developing Midland Rises Estate, this brand new bespoke build offers comfortable and easy living. The home offers a huge light filled living room with raked ceilings, gas log heater and sliding doors to an outdoor entertaining area, designer kitchen with quality appliances and a walk in pantry with huge amounts of storage. The main bedroom is at the front of the home and is complete with a walk in robe and ensuite. There are two further bedrooms with built in robes, central bathroom, separate toilet and a huge laundry with wall to wall linen cupboards. The property has low maintenance gardens, is fenced, and complete with retaining walls, concrete driveway and side access.
| $785,000 3J 1E 4L
A graceful timber period home set on a generous double allotment of leafy old world gardens and mature trees intertwined with brick paths and stone walled garden beds. Featuring paved outdoor patio with plunge pool, timber pavilion and wisteria covered pergola for alfresco dining. The home comprises of 3 bedrooms the main with built-in robes, formal dining room, lounge with wood heater and split system, open timber kitchen and meals room with walk-in pantry, dishwasher, gas heater and large north facing windows plus a main bathroom, laundry, mud room and second toilet. Period features of the home include polished timber floors, elevated bull nosed front veranda, block fronted facade with fretwork trim, high Baltic timber and ornate ceilings, dado, open fireplaces, French doors, claw foot bath and four panel doors. Also on the allotment is a two roomed mud brick studio, rain water tanks, a carport and shed. Positioned in a prime location along one of Maldon’s wide leafy streets. A short walk to the shops, cafes and all Maldon has to offer.
RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
Lots in Stage 2 of the Grandview Estate are now available for purchase. Lot sizes range from 838m2 to 2537m2. All town services including NBN will be ready for connection. Titles expected toward June 2020.
Lot 25 - $185,000 Lot 26 - $185,000 Lot 27 - $185,000 Lot 28 - $190,000 Lot 29 - SOLD Lot 30 - $195,000 Lot 31 - $205,000
Rob Waller 0418 571 130 DIRECTOR
Tom Robertson 0408 596 871 SALES
Leah Panos 0419 116 904 SALES
Brett Tweed 0417 564 697 SALES
Lot 32 - $205,000 Lot 33 - $205,000 Lot 34 - $265,000 Lot 35 - SOLD Lot 36 - $210,000 Lot 37 - $210,000 Lot 38 - $210,000
Nick Haslam 0418 322 789 SALES
Lot 39 - $210,000 Lot 40 - $210,000 Lot 41 - $210,000 Lot 42 - SOLD Lot 43 - UNDER OFFER
1 Bed, 1 Bath
$260pw
2 Parkins Reef Road, Maldon
3 Bed, 1 Bath, 3 Cars
$320pw
10 Warnock Street, Maldon
3 Bed, 1 Bath, 3 Cars
$340pw
145 High Street, Maldon
3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car
$350pw
29 Lowther Street, Maldon
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Cars
$350pw
14 Lowther Street, Maldon
4 Bed, 2 Baths
$370pw
28 Templeton Street, Maldon
3 Bed, 1 Bath, 5 Cars
$400pw
13 Phyllis Crescent, McKenzie Hill
4 Bed, 2 Baths, 2 Cars
$425pw
COMMERCIAL RENTALS George Clarke Place, 203-205 Barker Street: Shops 6 and 7, Offices 6 and 9
contact office for details
10 William Street, Castlemaine
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Part 12 Langslow Street, Castlemaine
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Shops 1 and 3, 8 High Street, Maldon
$200 pw each + Outgoings
29 Main Street, Maldon
$330 pw + Outgoings
6 Main Street, Maldon
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Shop 2, 26 High St Maldon (The Grand)
Brooke Ginnivan 0447 751 516 SALES
Narelle Waller 0408 571 131 PROPERTY MANAGER
Blasi Mulholland LEASING MANAGER
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167 Barker Street, Castlemaine Vic (03) 5470 5811 | 30A Main Street, Maldon (03) 5475 1055
$780pcm + Outgoings
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Laura Miller PROPERTY MANAGER
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MCKENZIE HILL | Grandview Estate | FROM $185,000 STAGE 2 - ROADS & SERVICES COMPLETE - DRIVE IN NOW
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WHAT A DREAM COUNTRY HOME
At the base of Mt Tarrengower sits this extensive property offering picturesque views and tranquil surrounds only minutes from cafes, shops and facilities. This elevated two-storey home has an attractive verandah which wraps around it completely allowing you to enjoy a 360 degree view of 3.2 acre surroundings, set with a elegant outdoor dining setting. The entrance foyer leads you to a open plan living, lounge and games room area, all set around a beautiful central brick open fireplace. The large country kitchen has timber bench tops, country style cabinetry and large walk-in pantry. Dining area with breakfast bar and window box seat is a fantastic setting for those special family breakfasts - just relax and enjoy the lifestyle. There are three bedrooms including a master suite with his and hers robes, a stylish ensuite plus a fourth bedroom or large guest suite upstairs with its own sitting area and ensuite. Second and third bedrooms are both 6x6m with plenty of room to move and three-door built-in robes. A winding driveway entrance passes the terraced gardens, with exceptional 16x14m barn style workshop, concrete floor, roller doors and wood heater plus a completely independent two-bedroom unit style accommodation with kitchenette, sitting room, bathroom and laundry. It would make the perfect studio or work from home office; the options are endless. Added bonus 18x4.8m carport underneath the family home, secure dog yard and with rainwater storage tank 50,000 litres, there will be no problems with water supply to maintain a healthy garden during those hot summer months.
HOME ESSENTIALS Property: Six bedrooms, large country kitchen and 3.2 acre surroundings Address: 8 Mt Tarrengower Road, Maldon Price: $920,000 - $950,000 Agent: Bendigo Property Plus Contact: Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512/ 5447 4088
YAPEEN
507 Muckleford-Yapeen Rd
$595,000 - $615,000 Inspect: CONTACT AGENT Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358
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24 Pippin Court
$580,000 Inspect: CONTACT AGENT Agent: Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512
KELLY’S RUN • Immaculately maintained 3 bedroom residence with open plan living & huge all weather sunroom • 14 acres with 2 dams, working bore, excellent fencing and 2KW solar • 8x10m shed & 7.5x6.5m shed both with remote roller doors, concrete & power • Services available for granny flat or relocatable, STCA
OUTSTANDING LOCATION IN PICTURESQUE HARCOURT • Brand new Wright Family Homes build with a beautiful outlook • Forest trails and mountain bike tracks on your doorstep • Double gates allow for vehicle access or caravan storage
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REAL ESTATE WEATHERS THE STORM Victoria's property market seems to have held its ground well during the COVID-19 pandemic according to the latest REIV Residential Market Index figures. The RMX is a residential property price index designed to provide a current, simple insight into real property price trends in Victoria. An RPPI measures the price change of the stock of residential dwellings over time. In mid-March, the price index was heading into possible new record levels. This is based on the prices recorded a couple of weeks before the restrictions came into effect. The RMX has been gradually declining since late March due to the coronavirus outbreak, which saw significant restrictions enforced on real estate. Although for now, residential prices in Victoria are still stronger than the same period last year. Real Estate Institute of Victoria president Leah Calnan said Victorian property prices had held firm during COVID-19, with prices higher than they were 12 months ago. "There are many predictions circling about real estate and the economy in general, but looking at what the actual data tells us, the Victorian market is weathering the storm well," Ms Calnan said. "At this time, prices are not as affected by the coronavirus pandemic compared to sales volume, which remains much lower than expected at this time of year. " The RMX considers all properties (not just the ones sold) and gives weekly insight into real price movement over time, a more accurate and up to date reflection on cur-
rent price trends. The current RMX reference period is 2016, equivalent to 100.0. This aligns property prices with the most recent ABS census data at the time of release. Meaning that the property price-weighted average in 2016 was given a value of 100.0, and price movements over time are relative to this
'base' reference period. The current RMX value of 124.4 means that on average, properties in Victoria today are worth 24.4 per cent more than they were in 2016. The week ending May 3, 2020, the House Index had a week-on-week increase of 2.3 per cent, which broke the declining
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streak seen in the seven weeks prior. The latest RMX figure saw a soft fall of 0.2 per cent from the week prior, to 124.4. "The Victorian market continues to show strong resilience, with the return of public auctions and easing of some restrictions, we expect transaction volumes to start building soon," Ms Calnan said.
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YOUR BUSINESS FUTURE AWAITS Warehouse, factory, industrial, showroom or shop and retail use are located in prime position in the rapidly growing township of Kyneton. Easy access to Calder Freeway allows for smooth logistics.
Factory 1 $699,200 + GST 437m2 Factory 2 $560,000 + GST 350m2 Factory 3 $596,800 + GST 373m2 Factory 4 $803,200 + GST 502m2 Factory 5 $699,200 + GST 437m2
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Property: Brand new and ready to go! Address: Units 1 - 5, 4 Saleyards Road, Kyneton Price: Varied Agent: Raine & Horne Contact: Ken Grech 0418 509 710 or David Oliver 0403 023 706
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$210,000
Lot 6, 32 IRELAND STREET, MCKENZIE HILL
AMAZING VIEWS ON FRINGE OF TOWN
- Level allotment in brand new estate - Town water, sewerage, power and NBN all available - Views to Mount Alexander - Prime location - short walk to Harcourt township, 7 minutes to Castlemaine and 20 minutes to Bendigo.
- Great views across to Mt Alexander - Mains power, sewerage and town water are all available - Few minutes drive to Castlemaine CBD
5 MACAFEE ROAD, CASTLEMAINE
11 WEBBS ROAD, CAMPBELLS CREEK
$625,000
MODERN HOME IN GREAT LOCATION - 3 MINUTES TO TOWN CENTRE
- Spacious, light-filled living/dining and kitchen - 3 generous size bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in robe - Rear verandah with cafe blinds, decked area and established gardens
SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME
$235,000
$629,000
- Comprising of 6 bedrooms, modern kitchen, dining, lounge, two bathrooms &laundry - Features include large windows, split system air conditioners, ceiling fans, underfloor slab heating, 39 solar panels & open firepace - Outdoor entertaining area, fernery, 2 garden sheds, double carport, double garage/workshop and 2 tanks for garden use
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Passed away peacefully at Castlemaine Hospital on 2nd June 2020, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine for 66 and ½ years. Loving father of Kath, Kenneth and Bryan, father in law of Michael, Trish and Helen. Much loved Pa of Aaron and Shelley, Emma and Kevin, Alyce and Chris, Cameron, Hayley, Joel, Emily and Tom, Kate and Loc, Sarah, Jack. Great Pa of Keisha, Kaylin, Rory, Spencer and Harrison.
Due to current restrictions a private service will be held on Friday 12th June at 10.00am in the Kangaroo Flat Baptist Church.
Thank you for the years we shared, the love you gave, the way you cared, in our hearts you'll always stay, loved and remembered every day.
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Conductor, leader, musical compass
Vale Stephen Brockman November 1, 1941 – May 28, 2020 It is with great sorrow that The Gisborne Singers announce the death of their esteemed musical director Stephen Brockman, following a serious fall from a bicycle. Born in Sandringham, Stephen first studied flute at the Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music before starting an engineering career in Geelong. He later switched to music, his great love, and became a successful orchestral musician and conductor, both in Australia and overseas. Stephen was appointed musical director of The Gisborne Singers in 2008 and, under his expert and compassionate leadership, the choir has successfully brought quality large-scale classical works to the Macedon Ranges, Stephen Brockman. complete with professional orchestras and soloists. been an outpouring of grief from the wider On two occasions, members of the choir have been invited to sing musical community, and the immediate at Carnegie Hall, New York. choir family has been supporting each The first was in 2017 for the North other virtually (including the very special American premiere of Sir Karl Jenkins’ virtual recording of two songs to be played Cantata Memoria and the second in early at the funeral). 2020. Stephen was ably and lovingly asTwo messages from choristers show sisted in all things musical by his wife Mar- the love and respect they had for their garet and it was her reduced orchestral conductor: “His remarkable capacity to enscore for Cantata Memoria that made it courage musical excellence with a manner possible for the choir to present the 2018 that was warm, engaging and appreciative Australian premiere of this work. was so very special” and “I saw him as In 2015 Stephen received the Macedon indestructible, infallible. He was our conRanges Arts Ambassador Award in the ductor, our leader, our musical compass. Australia Day Honours List. He WAS The Gisborne Singers, and it Compounded by COVID-19 restricwas most definitely HIS choir”. tions, the choir is grappling with this Stephen is survived by his wife Mardevastating news and is unsure how it garet, daughters Johanna and Heidi, and will best proceed as a choir, as Stephen’s grandchildren Jack and Jean. shoes are very BIG shoes to fill.There has - Alison Kinghorn
Creative and fun care During lockdown, Windarring’s support workers have continued to provide quality care for their clients with disability. Program changes were quickly made in line with government guidelines and by the time Victoria reached stage three restrictions a lot of clients were required to isolate and stay in their homes or shared accommodation. The support workers got on with the job in the face of hard times, travelling to various places to provide care in group homes directly when they would normally be in one of Windarring’s many facilities. They quickly adapted Windarring’s programs, usually delivered to larger groups, to include art, cooking, computer work, life skills, training, recycling, music and more, keeping spirits high and showing compassion and care. Martina Broomhall, team leader at Gisborne and Kyneton, said she was proud of her Windarring team. “In the face of adversity they have shown resilience, flexibility and gone above and beyond to support Michael Gough and Janice Rushbrooke enjoy our clients’ needs and keep them creative card making. engaged in their daily lives,” she said. being to continue to improve the quality of The disability sector will continue life for people in the community with disto flourish with new creative and innovative ability. programs and supports with the core value
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Club’s positive outlook
While the COVID-19 pandemic may have been a nightmare for many district sporting clubs in recent months, Woodend Golf Club has adopted a positive approach and carried out overdue improvements on the course. This may not have happened if regular competition events had not been suspended due to the pandemic, with golf a banned sporting activity across the nation for some weeks. Woodend's hilly, challenging layout has been enhanced, and player numbers seem to be on the increase. A field of 62 in a Saturday event a couple of weeks ago was the biggest for a very long time, and membership is on the rise, defying a trend at many clubs. Club secretary Barney Hearnden, a Woodend resident for the past three years, is optimistic about the club's future. "We've got 130 members on the books at present, and it would be good to boost these numbers further in the next few years. Players come from Woodend and surrounds, and even from some Melbourne suburbs. "This is a great course in top condition at present, and the improvements carried out have been welcomed by our members and green fee players alike," Hearnden explained. Club captain Andrew Davies and greenskeeper Grant Davies are members of a family dynasty associated with Woodend golf for generations. Longstanding club president Paul Whelan has brought his own dynasty to WGC, with two of his sons, Seamus and Conor, ranked in the top five players at the club. Another son, Finbar, is the honorary vice-president. Tight tree-lined fairways and sloping greens are a feature of the par-67 course, a clear landmark on the northern edge of Woodend.
There are attractive 360 degree views of the Macedon Ranges and surrounding countryside from some of the high areas. Improvement works include a rock-lined water hazard across the par-five 16th fairway that makes the big hitters think twice about trying to reach the green in two shots. The very 'slippery' 13th green has been significantly reshaped so good tee shots are rewarded, providing more options for pin placement, and overdue maintenance works have been completed on various parts of the course. The team effort through working bees in recent weeks has clearly paid dividends. Saturday and midweek events are on the club's weekly agenda, with a day set aside for women's events each week. "We're pleased to welcome golfers from different age groups to our course; some like the challenges offered by having six very different par-three holes in the relatively short 4770-metre layout," Hearnden said. The 11th hole is an incredible downhill test with the tee box high on a hillside; with a crosswind blowing it's very hard to find the green (local knowledge can assist). The course is so steep in one part that a pulley system gives golfers a free ride to the top of a plateau. Woodend is considered the hilliest course in Victoria, and the club may consider promoting as a challenge for golfers across the state. The clubhouse is quite spacious, and the club is likely to look at extending its use for the benefit of other community organisations, or for special occasions. Attractive membership options are currently available, including a $250 first year membership offer. Email woodendgolfclub@gmail. com for information. Frost on fairways and greens greeted early players on Saturday; the eventual winner of the June monthly medal was Guy Moxley with a round of 73-7-66.
Football season still up in the air Bill West
Nothing has changed and the Riddell District Football Netball League is hopeful that the 2020 season will begin when it is safe to do so. A statement from the league reiterated this last week, leaving RDFNL football and netball players and fans still wondering whether they are going to participate this season, or have a holiday until 2021. The league's board of management acknowledged some leagues have already cancelled their seasons. They include Heathcote, Kyabram, North Central, Eastern and Northern district - which includes Kilmore. The Northern League has ruled
out senior football, but wants to try and play netball and junior netball. The Riddell League emphasised it is committed to proceeding with the 2020 season, dependent on three things: 1. That it is safe to do so for players, umpires and volunteers; 2. That the protocols are not too much of a burden on volunteers at clubs; and 3. That it is financially viable for clubs and their long term sustainability is not in jeopardy. The RDFNL stated it believes there is still significant time available for COVID-19 restrictions to be further lifted in time for matches to hopefully begin in the coming weeks/months.
Back to the pitch Kyneton soccer training begins this week at Barkly Square and the club cannot wait to get back on the pitch. Kyneton District Soccer Club is following strict protocol to ensure they are COVID safe by minimising numbers at training sessions, maintaining physical distancing and ensuring the equipment is sanitised. The first game is scheduled to start at the end of June with a modified season in place. The club looks forward to seeing returning members and welcomes new members too. For training times please visit the website and Facebook page. Kyneton District Soccer Club is excited to get back to play.
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Another obstacle: New Woodend members Sam Bye and Michael Costello look for a ball in the new water hazard on the 16th hole, with encouragement from club secretary Barney Hearnden on Saturday. Bill West
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The league supports AFL Victoria's position on lobbying the State Government for community support to return, and awaits advice before a decision is made about potential start dates for matches in 2020. In a joint statement, the Eastern and Northern leagues emphasised that cancelling their senior competitions is the only viable decision to ensue the long time sustainability of their clubs and their leagues. Footnote: It is also understood a majority of the Riddell League's club presidents are in favour of scaling down links to AFL Goldfields, with the league becoming much more independent for financial and other reasons related to community football.
Seven sports clubs across Macedon Ranges have received $1000 state government grants in the COVID-19 Survival Package to help them return to play. Successful clubs were: Bullengarook Pony Club, Gisborne Football Netball Club, Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club, Kyneton District Soccer Club, Mount Macedon Golf Club, Romsey Golf Club and Woodend Golf Club. The Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Survival Package has four categories: grants of up to $350,000 for large state spor associations; up to $200,000 for smaller state sport associations, regional sports assemblies, academies and other state recreational bodies; up to $15,000 for associations and leagues; and $1000 for individual clubs. Applications will be accepted until June 15. For details, visit sport.vic.gov. au/grants-and-funding.
Kyneton golf Nineteen ladies played stableford last Tuesday. The winner of the 18-hole was Denise Murphy (17) with 32 points from Lorraine Ryan (19) with 31 points. Winner of the nine-hole competition was Irene Kozicz (45) with 16 points from Helen Clavenden Jones (34) with 15 points. Balls went to Denise Murphy, Lorraine Ryan and Banksie Buckley. Twenty-six played stableford last Wednesday. Mark Hodgkiss (14) with 38 points was the winner from Noel Alldis (15) with 31 points. The ladies winner was Marg Scoble (25) with 32 points. Balls went to Russ Turner, Mark Russell, Bernie Frith (Hepburn Springs) and Damien Summers. Saturday was the June monthly medal and 43 players played stroke. A grade and medal winner was Nick Williamson 77-10-67 from Jason McClure 79-10-69, B grade winner was Mat Hodgkiss 82-14-68 from Namik Akkurt 84-12-72, C grade winner was Bede Gibson 95-19-76 on a countback from Paul Law 95-19-76. The ladies winner was Denise Murphy 89-17-72 from Tracey Bramich 103-30-73. NTPs were Terry Kot on the fourth, Namik Akkurt on the ninth, Pete Robbins on the 11th, Terry Kot and Denise Murphy on the 17th, and Pete Robbins and Tracey Bramich second shot to the 18th plus also the super pin winners. Balls went to Glenn Cook, Terry Kot, Terry Gamble, Scott Murphy, Ross Foreman and Ross Martin.
Lancefield golf Winner of the men's stableford competition on Tuesday June 2 was Peter McGill 31pts. On Wednesday June 3, the ladies' stroke competition monthly medal went to Jenni Vennell 24/107/nett 83, from runner-up Sandra Stevens c/b 32/121/ nett 89. On Saturday June 6, the winner of the men's stroke competition monthly medal in A grade was Trevor Lambert 73/2/nett 71, while B grade went to Jason Byron 87/18/nett 69, and C Grade was won by Mark Cruise 94/20/nett 74.
Romsey golf Stableford was played on Saturday June 6. The winner was Mick Squire (3) - 38pts from Rob Rea (20) - 37pts, and Mal Mottram (8) - 35pts. On Wednesday June 3, Darlene Baker (21) was the clear daily competition winner with 33 stableford points from Jennifer Hartley (23) 27 points.
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