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Archer Hugo Lobb has the Olympic Games in his range after being ranked eighth in the world. At just 17 years old, the Riddells Creek teen has 12 world records and multiple gold and silver medals to his name. The end of 2019 saw him compete in the World Archery Indoor Series, which took him Rome, Lancaster, Las Vagas and Sydney, where he secured gold in men's category. In 2020, he broke four of his own world records. These were: 50 metres Barebow Cadet Men, 50 metres Barebow Junior Men, 18 metres Barebow Cadet Men, and 18 metres Barebow Junior Men. Most recently, Hugo was named winner of the Nicely Played Award in the Macedon Ranges Youth Awards (see story page three). Hugo said he has used down-time during the pandemic to sharpen his skills. "Over the long months of COVID inactivity, archery gave me something to focus on and work towards," he said. He began archery as an eight-year-old at Bacchus Marsh after trialling several different sports. "I didn't really click with anything the way I did with archery," he told the Express. "For the majority of my archery career, I've been a self-propelled athlete: meaning, I don't have a designated coach," he said. "I prefer to learn from multiple people rather than expecting one person to have all the answers. This has played a big part in shaping both my archery career and who I am today." Hugo competed in his first world event in Wagga, 2016, and took up some formal coaching. It was a chance meeting with Australian Olympic bronze medallist archer Alec Potts that changed everything. Alec encouraged Hugo to take on the Youth Nationals for Archery Australia. "That's when the trajectory really took off with national and international competition," Hugo said. "He helped me get my first decent bow and really got me started on my path of getting more into the heavier competition. "Since then, I've had so much support. It's been really good." From Australian Bowhunters Association members to his workplace (an archery store in Somerton), Hugo has had a community of people cheering him on. But until now, Hugo has humbly kept news of most of his archery achievements within his sporting circles. "I'm not too fussed about it (my world records and ranking) but it's nice to see my hard work pay off," he said. I prefer to learn from multiple people rather than The next achievement in Hugo's sights is to represent Australia in the Olympic Games. expecting one person to have all the answers. Getting into the Olympic team would be a dream. That's This has played a big part in shaping both my the next goal," he said. "This year is going to be dedicated to training for that – archery career and who I am today.” getting qualification scores to get to the next step. "It would be wonderful to get to Paris 2024 but, more likely, I'm aiming for the LA 2028."
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Portrait Prize 4 Respect Locals are encouraged to get creative and submit a portrait for the 'Portrait Prize 4 Respect' community art event being held as part of this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. The 16 Days of Activism campaign calls for people around the world to unite and raise awareness about gender-based violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes and improve laws and services to end violence against women for good. Arts therapist and Portrait Prize 4 Respect event organiser, Isabelle Dupre, said the project followed on from the 2020 'Respect – See It Through' art event. This year community members from Mount Alexander Shire and beyond are invited to draw a portrait of a person who challenges gender stereotypes and inequality. "All members of the community are invited to have a go at drawing and participate in the 16 Days of Activism campaign. You don’t have to be an artist to submit a portrait," Dupre said. The portrait prizes include resources
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Youth lead the way An archer with four world records, an army cadet sergeant and an inspiring theatre group are among the winners in this year's Macedon Ranges Youth Awards. The annual awards attracted 33 nominations across six categories and were presented in an online ceremony last week. Archer Hugo Lobb was named winner of the Nicely Played Award for his dedication and contribution to sport. The Riddells Creek teen has already held 12 world records, received eight gold medals and now has the Olympic Games in his range (see story page one). Australian Army Cadets cadet sergeant Lara Vicente was the winner of the Willpower Award for showing perseverance to achieve her goals. Recently diagnosed with autism, Lara has continued to prove it is no barrier to her success. Lara has shown strong leadership, academic achievements and has lent her spare time to providing respite services to families with disabled youths. "I realised that sitting in my comfort zone and waiting for opportunities to come to me wasn't going to cut it. I needed to create my own opportunities," Lara said.
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Dedication and care were traits also shared by the recipients of the Skilling It Award, which celebrates youths excelling in their workplace. Gisborne Family Dental trainee dental nurses: Melanie Horvath, Lorissa Koleceg and Abbey Raynor, were the joint winners for their diligence and client care. Sienna Payne was presented the Good Deeds Award for her commitment to raise more than $1569 in the Act for Peace Ration Challenge. For one week, Sienna ate the same rations as a Syrian refugee living in a camp in Jordan to raise the funds. "This experience has made me even more passionate about helping people in disadvantaged communities," she said. Her efforts will assist Syrian refugees access food, medicine and education. The Youth Awards also highlighted the achievements of young people pursuing their passion for creativity through the arts. Mount Players Youth Theatre Leadership Group was recognised for its commitment to inspiring and developing the skills of the next generation of performers as winners of the Pure Imagination Award. Also inspiring young people to achieve
their dreams is Molly Consiglio who was presented the Well Aware Award. Molly has been particularly encouraging and supportive to young females as a player and leader for the Lancefield Cricket Club's women's team. She has encouraged many new players and helped to break down the barriers for women in sport in her community. Molly also assisted in raising $50,000 for the the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre through Camp 4 Cancer.
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson, said the efforts of Macedon Ranges' youths during a challenging time was impressive. “These last 18 months have been tough with almost everything having to be done differently and I know that young people in the Macedon Ranges are really leading the way in adapting to all these changes," she said. “You've missed out on so much that would be normal rites of passage and other things you would do but instead of just sitting there, you've innovated, you've done different things, you've supported one another."
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Don’t forget that local residents and ratepayers can dispose of green waste for free at Castlemaine and Maldon waste facilities until Monday 15 November. You can take garden waste, grass clippings, natural wood and tree branches (diameter less than 10cm). No plastic bags, rubbish or declared noxious weeds. Take proof of residency. Conditions apply.
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If you know a local person who has given outstanding service to the community nominate them now for the 2022 Mount Alexander Shire Australia Day Awards. Categories are Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Event of the Year (including online events). Find the nomination form at mountalexander.vic.gov.au/AustraliaDay, or the Civic Centre. Nominations close at 5.00pm on Friday 26 November.
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Victorian Goldfields Railway crews were left in shock following a near miss between a train and a child on the railway line on October 31. About 4.45pm on the Sunday, the crew of the train that was operating from Castlemaine to Maldon saw four young children on the rail corridor about 100 metres from the Midland Highway level crossing in Castlemaine. John Hoy, VGR vice-president, said one child was extremely close to the line, in a position where they would likely have been struck by the locomotive had the crews not taken prompt action to bring it to a halt about three to four metres from the child. "Such an incident, though a near miss, illustrates the dangers that can easily come into play when you least expect it," Mr Hoy said. "From the railway’s perspective, our crews were left quite shocked by the near miss and hopefully some of the children involved may have gained an appreciation of the danger that they had placed
Get along to Castlemaine’s historic Market Building to see artworks by senior students from Castlemaine Secondary College. The exhibition features a range of artworks, and is a wonderfully optimistic and expressive show of talent and resilience. Well done students! The Market Building is located at 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine and is open every day from 9.00am–5.00pm.
Emergency food relief available We’ve established a local COVID-19 support line to connect you to help, advice or food relief. Call 1800 512 446 from 9.00am to 5.00pm, or email covid19@mountalexander.vic.gov.au. Local support services are listed on our virtual emergency relief centre at connectmountalexander.com.au.
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themselves in." Mr Hoy said the Castlemaine and Maldon Railway Preservation Society, the operator of the Victorian Goldfields Railway, asked the residents of Castlemaine and Maldon to be more mindful of the trains that were operating on the branch line. "As the State of Victoria opens up, with more visitors to the region, there will be more trains operating over coming months," he said. "The Castlemaine Maldon Railway’s crews will continue to be vigilant in keeping an eye out for people who may be placing themselves at risk in the railway corridor. "The railway would like everyone to be more aware of what is going on round them and in particular take good care of people in their care. And stay safe!" The Victorian Goldfields Railway is now operating trains on Wednesdays and Sundays, as well as special trains. Full details of these trains can be found at www.vgr.com.au. Bookings should be made online.
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A dedicated housing officer has been appointed by Mount Alexander Shire Council to address the issue of boosting affordable housing in the shire. Clare Richards began in the new role early last month and has already begun meeting with community groups and other key stakeholders to identify opportunities for affordable long-term housing for low and middle-income households. Mount Alexander Shire Council’s CEO Darren Fuzzard said council had appointed Ms Richards to advocate for state government support to maximise those opportunities. “The Victorian Government has established a $5.3 billion Big Housing Build fund specifically Mount Alexander Shire Council has appointed to boost the supply of social and affordable housing and we want to a housing officer to investigate and scope opportunities for boosting affordable housing in access a share of that," he said. the shire. “For quite some time now our form fundamental and essential services. community has been calling loudly “That means having homes for rent or and clearly for council to get involved in adpurchase available for low-to-moderate dressing housing affordability. income households at a percentage of “In developing fresh plans to set our their income that also allows them to strategic direction, we asked our communimeet their essential living costs and is ties right across the shire what they wanted sustainable for them over the long term.” us to focus on and the lack of affordable Ms Richards said a lack of affordhousing repeatedly emerged as a priority,” able housing was affecting communities Mr Fuzzard said. everywhere and that current conditions “It’s now a clear objective in our new were especially challenging for creating four-year Council Plan for 2021-2025 to do opportunities for it to be developed. the best we can to address that.” “We have an influx of people seeking Ms Richards has already met with housing. Our builders and developers are members of the community-led My Home Network, which was established in the shire busy and accessing suitable smaller and medium sized sites is challenging," she in 2019 to address the same challenge. said. She is also meeting with other local, “However most people know somebody state and private sector stakeholders to either in their own families or their neighscope the needs, priorities and opportunibourhoods or communities whose housing ties in the shire. That includes scoping out needs are not being met and it’s my job to available sites and identifying funding. lead council’s efforts to address this.” “Housing affordability is all about ensurMs Richards is an experienced ing all community members are able to live safely in our community,” Ms Richards said. advocate for local government at state and federal government level and in the “It’s also about ensuring that we can private sector on housing, community, keep our elders and our young people in health and aged-care services. our community as well as those who per-
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking feedback to help refine a new draft Affordable Housing Interim Policy. Affordable housing, as distinct from housing affordability or affordable living, specifically focuses on the housing needs of the very low, low and moderate income households. Affordable housing is identified as a priority area in the Council Plan 20212031 and Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025. The Big Housing Build program, announced by the Victorian Government in November 2020, is providing $5.3 billion investment in social and affordable housing. As part of the program, $30 million has been identified as the mini-
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A bid to have duck shooting banned at Cairn Curran Reservoir near Baringhup is gaining support. Environmental community groups say the activity is no longer appropriate for safety reasons and the area should be made a sanctuary for the threatened species that call it home. The groups have written to Mount Alexander and Central Goldfields Shire Councils seeking their advocacy for the move, following a community petition held in May to ban bird shooting in the area, which obtained 483 signatures. Mount Alexander Shire Council voted in March 2019 to advocate for a ban of duck shooting at Cairn Curran. Karen Mander, a spokesperson for Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting, said two wetlands in Mildura were closed to shooting in 2019 for safety reasons – without 483 signatures – paving the way for Cairn Curran Reservoir manager Goulburn-Murray Water to make the same call. "It's disappointing that GMW appears to be ignoring community sentiment, the safety risks and adverse impacts," Ms Mander said. "Since its construction, Cairn Curran now has many more residents living in proximity, and many more people keen to enjoy the amenity. The adverse impacts to community are clear, as the comments on the petition show.” But GMW water storage services general manager, Martina Cusack, said GMW provided access to the reservoir for "various recreational pursuits". "This aligns with the intent of the Victorian Government’s Water for Victoria, which sets the direction for managing the state’s water resources and acknowledges competing demands on the state’s waterways," Ms Cusack said. BirdLife Castlemaine District, Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club and Friends of the Box IronBark Forests co-signed the letters from RVOTDS inc to the shire councils, seeking their support to pick up the fight. “We understand council can’t ban it. We are asking them to lobby those who can, and represent ratepayers and other recreational users who want a safer, more peaceful public amenity,” Ms Mander said. In the letters was a link to a short video of some of the species in the region and a full 26-page list of community’s comments. The petition was also sent to Maree Edwards MP who the group hopes “will heed the clear sentiment from her voters, and assist”. Economically, Central Goldfields and Mount Alexander Shires were two of 10 LGAs noted as having the least, if any, economic
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to Castlemaine in honour of their great uncle Peter who played a key role at the Fitzgerald Brewery (the original home of Castlemaine XXXX). "Tim and Felicity and the team at the Theatre Royal have been really supportive and we think it's nice that our beer, which has such as rich history, will be served side by side with such a successful newcomer like Love Shack Brewing Co, which got their start at the historic venue," Justin said. Local beer aficionados are invited to drop in from Saturday afternoon to enjoy the new offering with a rich past.
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Catch a flick with Flaus From a lifetime spent reviewing and critiquing for screen, national film doyen, Castlemaine's John Flaus has chosen 10 films "you must not miss". Those 10 are now set to screen over a new 10-week Sunday matinee series at Castlemaine's Northern Arts Hotel where film lovers will also enjoy a unique post-screening chance to discuss what they've just seen with the 87-year-old "national treasure" himself. "To stop at just 10 was difficult," Flaus told the Express ahead of the new series that begins Sunday November 21. "Some of these films touch deep emotion and they range from a silent film from the 1920s to a 1970s film, which is the most recent," Flaus said. He's maintaining a certain sense of mystery about the 10 selected for the new Flaus Flicks series, which will be free for audiences to catch, although bookings through Eventbrite will be needed to secure a seat. We can reveal, however, that directors could be Billy Wilder, Howard Hawks, Carl Theodor Dreyer, Humphrey Jennings, Orson Welles, Fritz Lang, Satyajit Ray, Stanley Donen, Yasujir Ozu and Jacques Demy. Flaus himself has appeared in more than 130 Australian movies and is well known as a film reviewer, critic, lecturer at Latrobe Uni, and broadcaster. Although
in his 80s and contending with a diagnosis of Alzheimers, he still acts in theatre and tv productions, such as Jack Irish. An engaging raconteur, he's looking forward to introducing each film and leading the postscreening discussions in the new series. "Two years ago I was diagnosed with Alzheimers but it's only in the last few months that it's really started to impact so I am writing notes in advance," he says. The Flaus Flicks series has been five years in the making, with the concept clinched when Northern Arts Hotel owner, filmmaker Maggie Fooke, suggested she'd enjoy presenting Flaus's chosen shortlist at the venue's intimate in-house cinema. Now, Fooke says, the right circumstances have arisen to exhibit his selection of "intrinsically worthy, idiosyncratically engaging" films. "This is really a chance to catch up with John, and hear him talk about the films he considers important," she said. "The Coolroom at the Northern Arts Hotel has become, over the last year between lockdowns, a home of secret films on Sunday evenings where the film screened is revealed on the night. "In this tradition the audience is being invited to join John each week for one of the films on his list – and the conversation that will flow."
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Two distinguished central Victorian artists, Roz Avent and Craig Gough, have gifted prized works to Mount Alexander Shire Council. The artworks, Castlemaine by Gough and Early Morning, The Butts by Avent, now grace the walls of council’s central municipal buildings for the shire community’s benefit, in keeping with the artists’ wishes. Mayor Tony Cordy said the works appropriately reflected the vitality and strength of the shire’s extensive arts sector. “It’s fantastic to see the walls of our customer services area in the Civic Centre and the Town Hall foyer brightened up with these significant artworks,” Mayor Cordy said. Roz Avent’s work in charcoal is of The Butts area at the base of Mount Tarrengower near Maldon. Two metres wide x 800mm high, it now hangs in council’s customer services/reception area at the Civic Centre. A Castlemaine resident for 30 years, Ms Avent said her works emphasised resilience. “The charcoal works I’ve been doing for nine years now often reflect a very dry, seemingly inhospitable but resilient landscape. I use this as a metaphor reflecting
human beings’ capacity to survive,” the artist said. Craig Gough’s Castlemaine depicts the town, referencing iconic landmarks such as the Market Building, RSL headquarters, the Burke and Wills monument, the post office clock tower as well as street views. Publicly exhibited just once, during a Castlemaine State Festival some years ago, the acrylic painting, measuring almost 2m x 2m, was recently installed in the Castlemaine Town Hall foyer. “It’s a composite of different aspects of the town,” said Mr Gough, who works from Mt Gaspard Studios in Ravenswood South. Gough, whose works are in major public galleries and in corporate, institutional and private collections in Australia and overseas, said age had prompted him to gift the painting. “I’m getting on in years now and think now is the time to take charge of some of the larger works I have done over my lifetime,” he said. Mayor Tony Cordy welcomed the gifted works and thanked the artists for their generosity. “We are delighted to be able to display these two works in our buildings and welcome viewers’ interest,” he said.
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If the art isn't sufficient to whet your appetite, then perhaps the caviar and creme fraiche tartlets will be? Set for the evening of Saturday, November 27, Newstead Railway Arts Hub's art auction will take place in the venue's recently completed front garden, bringing local art lovers together to enjoy two of the things they enjoy best – fine art and equally fine finger food. Art appreciators keen to secure themselves an artwork or two can check out the online catalogue before the event, via the art hub's website, but the auction itself will take place live and in person on the evening.
"It's an opportunity to buy some really rare artworks that have been generously donated by local community members," Hub committee member and artist, Julie Patey says. Up to 60 double-vaxxed people will be able to attend the live auction on the evening that gets under way from 5.30pm. The concept to auction donated artworks as a fundraiser toward ongoing maintenance and improvement of the lively little community arts venue came about after one local resident came forward, unprompted, and donated a landscape painted by Alan Sartori, the Hub's president, Chris Johnston says. "The funds that we will raise will go toward keeping us going," Chris says.
"Some of the funds will be going toward the works we are doing inside to improve ventilation and draft-proofing. "We're also extending our gardens to create an outside performance space, and an outdoor sitting space." The vibrant little venue, which has seen the town's disused railway station obtain a new lease of life, is also preparing to host a lineup of live outdoor entertainment events. "They are our platform pieces and they will include our second-ever open mic event that we have coming up on December 5," Chris says. More info and tickets about this month's art auction happening November 27 can be found at the Newstead Arts Hub website.
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Central Victorians are urged to watch for poaching activity while out in our forests and parks this spring. Conservation Regulator program manager Georgia de Salis said as the weather warmed up, there was typically an increase in reports of people taking native animals, such as lizards and snakes. Animals are taken from the wild to keep as pets or be trafficked in and out of Australia. “Shingleback lizards, blue-tongued lizards and other native reptile species play an important role in maintaining the region’s biodiversity and food chains. Removing these animals from their natural habitat can have devastating impacts on our natural ecosystems,” Ms de Salis said. "We are reminding the community it is illegal to remove reptiles from the wild or damage any wildlife habitat. “Throughout central Victoria, reptiles use rocky outcrops, soil, stones and mosses for shelter. By lifting and moving rocks or disturbing the natural environment, you can damage and destroy these habitats, some of which have taken thousands of years to form. “Disrupting habitat and taking reptiles from the wild depletes local populations and subjects those animals to cruel and inhumane treatment." Ms de Salis said those who wanted to keep a reptile as a pet must get the necessary licences, and ensure they were purchasing from a legal source, especially when the animals were advertised online. "To be legitimate, dealers must clearly display their licences in their premises, they must include their licence number on online advertisements and the animals they are selling must be captivebred," she said. “We also encourage members of the community to come forward with information about unlawful reptile trading or report suspicious
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The Welshmans Reef Water Sports Club recently completed its necessary sewerage upgrades and has received the tick of approval for its second major project from Goulburn Murray Water. The popular local caravan park on the shores of Cairn Curran just outside Newstead was facing closure in 2014 with GMW estimating up to $2 million in works may be required to upgrade the park's fire services, sewerage and other infrastructure. The park community rallied forming a committee of management with the not-forprofit Welshmans Reef Water Sports Club signing a lease with GMW to enable the volunteer committee to manage the park. Club president Renee Whatley said the park had come a long way since it signed the lease with GMW in January 2015. "Over the last six years we have com-
pleted our fire safety upgrades, electrical upgrades, replaced all the amenities in our two main toilet blocks to include water-saving features, enhanced the outdoor area outside our kiosk and and more recently completed our major project – the sewerage upgrade," she said. Ms Whatley thanked all the tradespeople, club members and volunteers who had contributed to the latest project. "In particular we need to thank club member and local plumber David Anderson and his team for bringing the longawaited project to completion," she said. With the two major projects – the Fire Upgrade and Sewerage Upgrade – now complete, the committee now plans to look at other potential upgrades at the park. Ms Whatley said these included a disabled bathroom facility, stormwater
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consider whether you would purchase it yourself if you were in need. "Chances are if the item is unusable, dirty or broken, it is something we cannot sell," she said. Op shop volunteers also reminded residents that donations should not be left outside the op shop door. All donations to the op shop must be left at Kyneton's Uniting Church at 54 Ebden Street. The Kyneton Uniting Church Op Shop is 100 per cent volunteer operated and proceeds go towards community causes.
Community awards open
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Hepburn Shire Council Community Awards. Each year, Hepburn Shire Council provides awards to recognise and celebrate contributions from local citizens and groups that have made a significant contribution to the community. Nominations are open in the following categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Event of the Year. Recipients of the awards will be announced at a civic ceremony on January 25, where the council will also be conferring citizenship on eligible members of the community. Nominations close Monday November 29. For details, or to make a nomination, visit the council’s website: hepburn.vic.gov.au
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 9.00AM UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST With the easing of restrictions regarding school visitors, Girton Grammar School is pleased to be able to welcome families for small group, on-site tours. It’s your opportunity to experience the Girton difference by seeing the school in operation and meet our students and staff.
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Kyneton classmates Leo Halloran and Leon Fallon are pictured with a photo from back in their school years.
sociation (established in 1947) is still going. Leon recalled their days at school, quick to point out that Leo was more conscientious than he. "I was not, I remember trying to copy homework!" Leon told the Express. "Leo was known for riding his bike to school from south Kyneton in all weather." The reunion came about when Leo's son Michael learnt about Leon through Leo's cousin, Mick Halloran, who still runs the original family farm in Pastoria. The farm has been owned and run by the family for more than 150 years. Leo is also the grandson of former Kyneton Shire president Daniel Halloran who served on council 35 years.
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Classmates Leo Halloran and Leon Fallon were reunited in Kyneton last week after 70 years apart. Both 87 years old now, the pair went to school at the Marist brothers in Kyneton from 1946 to about 1950. Before last week, they hadn't seen each other since they left school. Leo went to work in Melbourne and Leon stayed in Kyneton, where he became a barber – and still cuts hair today. Leon has also been an active member of the Marist Brothers Old Boys Association and is a life member due to his work on past management committees. Many people from Kyneton went to the school up until it closed in 1967, but the As-
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RSL extends welcome
Castlemaine RSL invites the local community to attend their annual Remembrance Day service this Thursday, November 11. The service will be held at the cenotaph outside the RSL Hall in Mostyn Street from 10.30am. Castlemaine RSL treasurer Alan Lane will be Master of Ceremonies and local musician Maggie Jackson will share a song as community members lay wreaths. Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards will also be in attendance. For the first time the RSL will also welcome a lone piper – Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band member Vic Groenhout – to perform a piece. Due to current restrictions the RSL will not be conducting the usual poppy stalls around the town. However, you can purchase a poppy, pin or pen from a number of supporting outlets and assist the RSL in its work. These outlets include Thomas and Chong Chemmart Pharmacy in Mostyn Street, Bendigo Bank Castlemaine, Maxi IGA and Newstead General Store. A small service will also be held at Sutton Grange cenotaph, opposite the Sutton Grange Hall, at 11am. All welcome.
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Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War (1914–18). Each year, millions of Australians pause at 11am on November 11 to honour the memory of those men and women who sacrificed their lives in the service of our nation, and give thanks to those who remain ready to service. The Armistice is of enormous importance to the Woodend community, as 370 men and four women went away from the old Shire of Newham and Woodend. Seventy-one died and there were more than 200 casualties. This would have had a huge impact on this rural area with such
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a small population. The Avenue of Honour in Woodend was planted in their memory and a memorial wall is located at the entrance. The members of the Woodend RSL invite residents and community groups of the Macedon Ranges to attend the Remembrance Day service at the RSL premises (32 Anslow Street, Woodend), commencing at 10.30am on Thursday. This year, special mention will be made of those men and women who served in Australia's longest war in Afghanistan. Enquiries to 0448 205 698 (attendees will be required to provide evidence of COVID vaccination).
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New firefighters learn the ropes Thirty-six of Forest Fire Management Victoria’s newest firefighters completed a tough and informative training camp last month, to learn the skills needed to protect communities and the environment from bushfires. FFMVic Loddon Mallee regional training coordinator, Travis Storer, said the course covered the fundamentals of firefighting including fire behaviour, fire suppression, planned burning, safety and survival techniques. "Our new firefighters are completing a mix of classroom theory and field-based activities to prepare them for the demands fighting bushfires as well as the varied role of a forest firefighter," Mr Storer said. "Forest firefighters rely extensively on dry firefighting techniques as water is often scarce in the middle of the bush. "The course covers hands-on training in how to use rakehoes and other hand tools to construct a mineral earth control line as well as skills such as four-wheel driving and use of chainsaws and water pumps which are essential for forest firefighting. "These recruits will not only respond to bushfires across the region and state, they’ll also be conducting bushfire fuel management work such as planned burning, slashing, track clearing and other land management activities as part of their roles. "Once they’ve successfully comForest firefighters rely extensively on dry firefighting techniques as water is often scarce in the middle of the bush. pleted the course, the new recruits will work alongside our current staff, This year FFMVic has recruited 87 PFFs in the Loddon Loddon Mallee PFFs will be based in depots across the where they’ll continue with on-theMallee Region to help keep communities safe. state, including at Bendigo, Castlemaine and Macedon. job learning from experienced firefighters while completing "Fifty-one of our PFFs who have worked with us during All FFMVic crews are adhering to appropriate COVID bushfire preparedness and response work." previous fire seasons have already gone straight to work on restrictions and hygiene guidelines to ensure operations Eighteen of the recruits, who are a mix of project firebushfire fuel reduction activities ahead of fire season," Mr and training can safely continue across the state. fighters and current staff, completed the week-long course Storer said. in St Arnaud, followed by Swan Hill.
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Recycling changes New measures will strengthen the state’s waste and recycling sector to deliver services such as the container deposit scheme and four-bin recycling system. From July next year, Recycling Victoria will oversee and regulate the state’s waste and recycling sector, following the introduction of the new Circular Economy Bill into Parliament. The Bill supports Victorian councils’ transition to a four-bin household recycling system by setting standards on service delivery and the sorting of material. It will also help deliver the new Container Deposit Scheme, which enables people to return cans, bottles and cartons for a cash refund to increase recycling.
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PETCARE PET OF THE MONTH Raff’s a head-turner
Helping senior pets find homes Senior pets at RSPCA Victoria will benefit by finding their forever home thanks to a generous donation from the Petbarn Foundation. The valuable $100,000 donation, given specifically for the support of older pets in RSPCA shelters nationally, comes directly from generous members of the Petbarn customer community and will make a huge difference to the lives of senior animals at RSPCA shelters. Thanks to the donation, RSPCA shelters can continue to offer subsidised adoptions for senior pets, because sadly older animals often wait longer to be adopted. They may also require more veterinary care due to their age, and this generous donation will also help cover those costs. Older cat ‘Puss in Boots’ (pictured) was one such story – after being brought into RSPCA Victoria, in addition to routine vaccinations, worming, and flea treatment, he wasn’t well and needed a lot of TLC. Happily, Puss in Boots has found his new home with Julie, where he’s settled in beautifully and loves cuddles on the couch, running up and down the hallway and playing hide and seek! Older pets can make great companions and are usually calmer and already well adjusted to family life – which might be a better fit for you and your family.
When Brooke Vigo takes Raff for a daily walk around the streets of her hometown Gisborne, he attracts plenty of attention. And no wonder. Raff is very large and distinctive, and for those who haven’t seen him before, he’s a real attention grabber. “What sort of dog is that?” is the most common question by pedestrians who happen to encounter Brooke and Raff on their almost daily exercise walk over three to four kilometres. Very few are canine experts, and most have not seen an American Akita before. Brooke acquired Raff when he was 12 weeks old from specialist breeder, Shinano Akitas at Bullengarook. He is now in his prime as a sixyear-old, and Brooke enjoys filling in enquirers about Raff’s background. Akitas originated in northern Japan but numbers declined considerably last century when the American off-shoot came into prominence. He’s very loyal, placid and quiet Brooke said. Raff is our November Pet of the Month.
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Supporting the carers In among the beautiful landscape we live in, resides an array of wildlife that we hear, see and admire. Every year, Victoria’s wildlife heroes help thousands of these native animals when they become sick, injured or orphaned. This large team of rescuers undergo thorough training to understand how to provide shelter and rehabilitation processes to support the needs of a large assortment of wildlife, big and small. Some of the Macedon Ranges and surrounds' wildlife heroes include Szumai Anderson, Lynda Pope and Tania Begg, who provide endless care and rescue services. They work with some of the most dedicated people, offering rescue services throughout the day and night. Gisborne Veterinary Clinic has provided pro-bono services for wildlife carers over the past 40 years, and with the clinic's annual
fundraising event, Paws In The Park, organised and run by the clinic's staff, they have been able to build community awareness of what these carers do. With the restrictions in place over the past 18 months, Gisborne Veterinary Clinic's annual event has been run differently two years running. This year, with some restrictions still in place, a raffle will be held that will be drawn at the end of November, but unfortunately the walk, stalls and entertainment will be missing. The clinic will be raffling three prizes, each dedicated to either horse friends, canine friends or cat friends. All profits will be equally shared between Szumai, Tania and Lynda to help with their endless support of wildlife. For more information on the raffle, keep an eye on the clinic's social media pages and website.
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I Am Someone launches with live music, dance Eve Lamb It's a sturdy statement that aims to get noticed. As well a being an attention-getting declaration, 'I Am Someone' is also the new name of longtime Castlemaine-based charity Orphfund that's emerged from lockdown – freshly rebranded. “We're all someone with hopes and dreams, that's the key trigger for the name change," the volunteer-driven charity's Castlemaine founder Steve Argent says. "Each and every child we support has a hope of a brighter future for themselves, all they need is someone to help give them a chance." To launch its new name, the local charity is getting set to host a photography exhibition and live music and dance event at the Taproom, Castlemaine, this Sunday November 14. I Am Someone, as it's now known, has existed for 16 years and has spent the past 18 months rebuilding its organisational structure and re-honing its message. Mr Argent says I Am Someone funds infrastructure, nutrition, education and water projects supporting more than 10,000 children in Sierra Leone, Uganda, Kenya and Cambodia. "The impact of this has been incredible, providing thousands of children without any family support essentials such as access to education, vocational training, shelter and healthcare," he told the Express ahead of Sunday's launch party. "We are witnessing profound changes in the lives of the children we help. "The kids who we initially found living on rubbish tips are now achieving incredible things in the world, and on their way to becoming surgeons and lawyers, social workers and teachers. "It's completely mind-blowing to witness and has gone way beyond what we ever
thought was possible." But the past year has been incredibly tough for those I Am Someone helps – "in ways we can't really imagine," Mr Argent says. "Lockdowns there really pushed people into even greater poverty. "With no support from governments and with restricted movement people haven't been able to work and find money for food, rent and other essentials. "The closure of schools has been really hard on the children with no remote learning available. They've been in limbo. "To help the kids Launch event: I Am Someone founder, Steve Argent, ahead and their communi- of this Sunday’s re-naming launch event featuring live music, ties we've essendance and photography at the Taproom. tially been providing aid with food drops to remote from 3-8pm. villages, printed school lessons, and have The family friendly fundraiser will feature been ensuring anyone in need of emerlive African drumming, a Milla Dance comgency healthcare gets access to it. munity dance class, and performances by "We've also initiated a women's support the Sugar Fed Leopards with tickets availprogram in Uganda to help single mothers able through TryBooking. cover basic costs so they can feed their There'll also be a photography exhibition children. on show with works up for grabs by silent "Fortunately in most of our project counauction up until Sunday December 5. tries things are now easing." A large fundraising garage sale is also This Sunday's I Am Someone launch party being planned for later this month, I Am will be held at the Taproom at The Mill Someone's founder says.
November market goodness
Combine the following ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise (whole egg, bought or made) 1/4 cup of Alison's Goodness Mango Chutney 1 tsp curry powder of your choice salt and cracked black pepper to season A party atmosphere with fresh air, friends and food is what’s on offer at Kyneton Farmers Market this Saturday. The Anglican sausage sizzle team is providing a FREE sausage for every child at the market! Listen to live music performed by the quartet Aint Misbehavin. Four Melbourne guys who love swing, Queen and The Cure! Have fun shopping. More than 50 market stalls of local foods, plus the Makers Market for unique and creative handmade items.
The Central Victorian Clay Trail is one roadmap that will lead you on a journey of discovery to the inner sanctums of the region’s ceramicists. This year 14* ceramics studios will open to the public over the weekend of November 13-14, 10am to 4pm, offering a glimpse into the working life of a potter. Artists from Mount Alexander and Hepburn shires will welcome visitors to explore the individual processes they use to take clay through to its final state. There will be a wide range of styles and techniques on show, from sculptural work to tableware and everything in between. Central Victoria is celebrated for its wonderful food and accommodation but the arts community is the beating heart of the area. All of the studios are those of professional artisans and the high quality of the work speaks for itself. Make a day of it or better still a weekend and connect with the region’s makers where they work. The event is part of The Australian Ceramics Association’s annual open studio program and makers from around the country are participating. All studios will follow COVID guidelines, including QR and manual check in and adhering to numbers of visitors allowed in the studio. Download the map from the website centralvictorianpotters.org and follow us on Instagram @central_victorian_potters * The brochure lists 15 studios, however, number five, Ellen Hansa-Stanyer, has withdrawn from the trail.
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Hello to warm spring days, and overdue barbecues and picnics with family and friends! Find a range of local, handmade foods at Kyneton Farmers Market to help make your get-together special. Stallholder Alison Fenwick and dog Brooke are back at the market this weekend offering free tastings of her handmade mango chutney. It was the trusted opinion of a friend from North India that sparked the idea that "Home cook could become home business!" "It was better than his mother could make!" he said. Alison has worked hard on getting this recipe right. As you open the jar you smell the delicate handmade spice mix. You taste a great balance of sweet, tangy and spicy flavours. Chilli does not dominate. No onions and garlic are included either. A very handy pantry item for the festive season that is both vegan and vegetarian. Alison’s simple tip for adding flavour is mango chutney. It starts with breakfast – eggs and avo topped with chutney. Dollops of sour cream and chutney is her favourite topping for corn fritters and potato latkes (a type of potato cake she grew up with). She knows from experience that fresh herbs like coriander and dill just add to that taste of goodness! Try her easy recipe for mango mayonnaise. Great as a dipping sauce for finger food or as a salad dressing.
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Market product of the month – Alison’s Goodness, Mango Chutney.
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Mary talks to: PJ and Maarten Reinalda of Bleak House Behind a magnificent hedge just off the Calder Highway near Malmsbury you will see Bleak House, the home of PJ and Maarten Reinalda. The bluestone farmhouse and function centre boasts acres of what I can only describe as a botanical oasis with much to see and a fascinating history. Bleak House was originally built as a farmhouse by James and Sarah Pennington in the 1850s with the stone from their own quarry. Sarah was transported to Australia in 1836 as a 14-year-old convict and worked for the Governor of Van Diemans Land until she was granted a Ticket of Leave to marry James Pennington. They moved to Victoria and worked for Thomas Thorlow Esquire, who incidentally founded Barfold. Eventually they were able to purchase land from Samuel Furphy, build Bleak House and went on to graze sheep and cattle. Over seven years they would grant access to their bluestone quarry to businesses for building churches in Melbourne and some local buildings. Sarah and James acquired other parcels of land in Lauriston and Langley, which they would lease to convict farmers. Mrs Pennington, or Sarah, worked as a midwife in Kyneton and also volunteered at the Kyneton hospital, where she met and adopted Mary Ann who had been orphaned after a house fire in Malmsbury. Six years later, Sarah passed away and six months later James died, some say of a heart attack, others say a broken heart. Mary Ann’s 'estate' and what became of it is a story in its own right. Mary Ann married "below her station or class" and was disinherited. The property went to the Kyneton Hospital for perpetuity or for 99 years. In 1978 Susan Irvine bought Bleak House, established the gardens, a tea house, book shop and nursery. Most famously Ms Irvine started the Open Gardens Scheme, which is still going strong. Susan sold the property in 1989 and it was sold again in 1999 to Maarten and PJ. After three years of cleaning up and clearing sections, they started to rebuild the gardens to what you see today. The tea rooms/café continued, as the garden evolved around Maarten’s vision of formal gardens running to semi-formal, leading to semi-rural and then rural, which by the way has worked and worked well, particularly teamed with PJ’s love of trees and Maarten’s superb sculptures.
The gardens at Bleak House.
Seasonal tips
- Buy plants for the region. - Before planting dig the area (for trees make the hole three to four times larger than the pot), and two months before planting work the soil with compost, water and food. - Use summer as a period of planning, it is often too hard to dig the soil and too hot to plant. - A garden is constantly evolving, and if something doesn’t work, you can always change it.
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One day one of the staff at the tea rooms asked if she could get married in the gardens and just like that a reception venue was created! Actually, it took a tonne of work, building extensions, 18-hour days, but the results are stunning. After running a successful venue, PJ and Maarten now enjoy working full-time on their garden, project after project, where they redesign a section, fine tune it and then tackle another. It’s a passion and all consuming. The roses of choice are Alister Cark and species roses. The Stanwell perpetual rose provides good structure and long-lasting blooms and the crepuscule rose, which is ideal for large gardens, are features here. Roses thrive in our region and at Bleak House they are planted to ensure that there is always a floral display. Trees are used as statements, one example is the pin oaks to define walkways and sections. Perennials are planted to provide seasonal foliage and colour within the different sections, always with a specific colour theme. Robinia Lace lady, hornbeams, weeping maples and willows are all used to create effect. The garden is also productive, pomegranate and quince trees, an orchard, artichokes all contribute.
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Tea towels and totes featuring the region $18
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Preparing your patch
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Lettuce, spring onions, tomatoes, zucchini. If you are new to growing vegetables at home there are some things you may need to consider when starting your patch from scratch. 1. Location, location Consider what you want to grow to determine how much sun your patch will need. Most vegetables and herbs typically thrive with six hours of sunlight per day. It's a great idea to spend some time in your yard to see how each location receives the sun each day. A position that has yearround sunlight is ideal. 2. Soil prep You will need to mark out your desired space and prepare the ground. It's time to remove any weeds and loosen the soil to enhance it with compost or soil improver. 3. Consider your climate It will pay to research what grows best in your area and always consider the season when putting your seeds or seedlings into the ground. For example, tomatoes love warmer temperatures while broad beans would do well in cooler temperatures. If you are unsure, check in with your neighbour or local nursery to avoid disappointment.
Get to know .... DAHLIAS
– There are more than 30 species and more than 20,000 cultivars of dahlias. – Dahlias are named after 18th-century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. – Dahlias thrive in similar conditions to tomatoes: in full sun and rich soil. – The flower heads on dahlias can grow to be one foot in diameter! – During the Victorian era, dahlias were a symbol of commitment and an everlasting union. – Dahlia flowers come in nearly every colour but blue.
Hydrangea Season at RCN Bursting into bloom, our stunning range has to be seen to be believed! Hundreds upon hundreds of lush, beautiful specimens. We have more on offer than ever before! Perfect for pots, stunning in a mixed border or why not grow a show stopping hedge!
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– beautiful ball types – lovely lace caps – sun hardy Paniculatas – the covertable Annabelle – long lasting oak leaf varieties
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I strongly support the reduction of Black Forest Drive to a single car lane and installation of an on-road cycling lane between Macedon and Woodend. The current road is wide inviting and loved by both local cyclists and people visiting the area specially to cycle there. The great benefits of cycling for physical and mental health, CO2 emissions reduction, local amenity and economic prosperity are very well understood and documented. While Black Forest Drive is a favourite cycling route and an important transport link for bike riders, it is also very dangerous, as evidenced by the number of serious injuries and tragic fatalities that have occurred to cyclists on the that road. I personally knew one bike rider who was killed and know of several people who continue to suffer physical and mental trauma, as they recover from injuries incurred while legally using that road to do what they love (or loved). It is not only the actual danger of the road but also the perceived danger and the rider experience that is important. If people feel unsafe or fear that they will be unsafe then they won’t ride. The benefits to individuals, the local community and the wider society are forgone if people are scared away from bike riding. Bike riders have a right to use public roads to move around the Macedon Ranges in safety. Policy and law makers have a duty to make decisions that take the present and future wellbeing of all community members into account. Road authorities have a duty of care to provide all road users with a safe and effective access to our public roads. Let’s plan well to fairly use and share this beautiful road to its full potential. It will be a win-win for the Macedon Ranges.
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My concerns over the reduction of Black Forest Drive were more numerous than previously published here, and I would like to know who in the community is behind the idea since the first I heard of it was the notice of the fait accompli ‘proposal’ in my letterbox. The community again has not asked for the road to be reduced, just as it didn’t in 2010. It took a change of state government and 3000 signatures to have our road restored to four lanes in 2011, with VicRoads admitting they got it wrong. The idea that drivers will form their own lanes to let emergency vehicles pass, as if the bike lane were not there, reeks of ignorance. People simply do not drive like this, and no road should be painted in the expectation that motorists will psychically cooperate and align their use of it under high-stress and low-visibility conditions. The road should be designed so that it is prepared for its highest-stress conditions at all times – as it currently is. With two lanes, the slowest vehicle will dictate the speed of traffic, exacerbating tailgating and traffic jams and prompting multi-vehicle overtaking. Reducing amenity and encouraging traffic to access Woodend and Tylden via Romsey Road will force many more vehicles past the primary school. Nobody in their right mind wants either of these scenarios. BFD is the principal road into Woodend from Melbourne and a vital through-road to the spa country. Living beside it I can assure those who are trying to hoodwink the community that the road is most certainly not abandoned, with traffic heavy at peak times and frequent at others, with increases guaranteed as lockdowns end. On its webpage for this project VicRoads totally contradicts its own planning criteria in its opening statement: “Black Forest Drive is an important local arterial road for our
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regional communities and tourists around the Macedon and Woodend area.” That is correct. They should have left it at that. They should leave our road alone. AGAIN.
Waste of money David Reed, New Gisborne
But mention McDonalds and the wacky minority are up in arms. If you don’t like McDonalds then don’t go there. Every negative view for this development is extremely short sighted. I drive past this land every day and would dearly love it filled by businesses who would employ many, many locals. I think I can speak for many a traveller on their way home who would welcome the big yellow arches for a toilet stop and coffee. I can assure you, pulling off the highway into Kyneton will not get you much after 5pm, oh, unless you want to pay for a 15 per cent surcharge the traders would like to impose (but that’s another issue).
I completely agree with the points made by Gary Hoffman and Carlo Veliscek (Opinions, November 2). The proposed changes to Black Forest Drive would be a complete waste of public money. The Regional Roads Victoria online survey for the Black Forest Drive 'upgrade' project allows no opportunity for negative feedback. It only allows for varying degrees of positive comment. By all means add bus shelters for the students catching buses. A simple addition to the existing road. The $6M would be better spent repairing roads in the shire that are in very poor condition. Many of these roads have warning signs of 'rough road' and speed restrictions. These have been in place for many months and in some sections years (i.e. Bullengarook).
I would just like to state that, as a local resident with an 11-year-old bird watching obsessed son who regularly visits Cairn Curran, it is so disappointing to have to explain to him that in this day and age, water bird shooting and killing is still found to be acceptable by the authorities and governing bodies. I hope that this issue can be resolved, reflecting the view and the opinions of the community at large.
Move money for climate
Three white knights?
Deb Shand, Castlemaine
Jim Noy, New Gisborne
It has been encouraging to see local climate crusaders emerging from COVID hibernation and making their presence felt outside NAB Castlemaine over the last few Fridays. The Red Rebels dangling globes from their fingers and the Halloween-inspired dancing zombies have alerted passers-by to the climate dangers we face and what we as individuals can do about it. With our Federal Government mired in paralysis and prevarication over climate policy and doing little to allay our fears at COP26, it is more important than ever that we take meaningful actions to slow global warming and address biodiversity loss. The big banks continue to fund fossil fuel ventures, but we can let them know that this is no longer acceptable when the UN warns us that the Earth is faced with a Code Red for Humanity. Our investments and superannuation can be supporting renewable energies, clean transport, and regenerative agriculture rather than unproven and unworkable carbon capture technology that the mining companies are spruiking to try and justify their ongoing environmental harm. We can make an impact by shifting our custom to banks, super funds and businesses that invest in sustainable industries and technologies that will boost Australia’s economy and create jobs before it’s too late to halt climate damage.
lt's time for all three levels of government, local, state and federal, to step up and help, not only for RM Begg Kyneton, but for all 'not for profit' community owned aged accommodation providers. RMB is a community owned organisation, built by and for the community, with very little contribution to capital from any level of government. The community does not look for a financial return but does expect that RMB will continue for many years as envisaged by Miss Begg when making her will over 60 years ago. The board members, all unpaid volunteers, have contributed their time and skills for decades to do this but now needs financial assistance to ensure the survival of the RMB. The front page story, 'RM BEGG SEEKS WHITE KNIGHT' (Midland Express, November 2), is alarming to say the least. All three levels of government contribute to sport, youth and art but only minimal for aged care. I believe that RMB could survive, and continue with first class services without compromising its standards, if adequate funding was provided. Macedon Ranges Shire Council could provide some funding such as an annual grant and also waive all council rates. If such a waiver is not possible MRSC could make a donation to RMB of a figure equal to the rates. State and federal governments could provide grants to ensure RMB's future so that the community owned organisation does not fall into the hands of a commercial facility that needs to show a profit/ dividend for shareholders. I note that the current problem is partly due to interest rates on invested Refundable Accommodation Deposits being "significantly down because interest rates are so low". Perhaps the grants could, at a minimum, be a grant based on the difference being the rate received by RMB and the current maximum deeming rates for pensions, 2.25 per cent per annum. I urge all readers to contact councillors and politicians with a view to prompt action. RMB chair Phillip lrvine stated "We've got about a year to a year and a half to shore up our position", so immediate action is needed. Can we have three WHITE KNIGHTS MRSC, state government and federal government?
Many a traveller Janine Waters, Kyneton Re. Ian de Kam's letter ('Visualise a wetlands', Opinions, November 2). A breeding place for mosquitos and like! Flooding? Not for a long time. Gravel paths and tracks meandering through the wonderful native fauna, for who, walkers and bike riders? Seat benches statically placed so we can sit down and fight off the gnats, flies and mosquitos with our great Australian wave. A calm respite for travellers and locals, what without toilets! Not an intelligent idea. Who would be responsible for public liability, planting, maintenance and rubbish removal? The area would probably end up a place where trouble and mischief occurs. The land has been ignored for many, many years, and while it was a holding area for stock and now vacant ugly land (don’t try and tell me it’s a pretty view) no one complains.
Bird shooting unacceptable Concerned resident, Chewton
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Quintessential country Victorian
robes. A family bathroom boasts a clawfoot bath and shower, and there is a separate toilet and laundry. I mprovements include gas ducted heating, solid fuel heating in the family area, plus split system and ducted cooling. Externally, the charming English-style country garden, with its sweeping lawns, includes a solar-heated salt chlorinated swimming pool, a large pool house complete with a bathroom, full kitchen for entertaining, sitting room/bedroom and ideal teenage retreat/studio or guest retreat, plus original shedding and carport. The rich history of Lanherne House includes a long association with the iconic Red Hill Hotel. A large gold nugget discovered behind the property financed the build of the hotel. An underground tunnel ran behind the bar of the
hotel and exited at the back of the property. With a 6pm curfew, and when raided, the customers eluded the police by escaping through the tunnel exiting just behind the pool house fence. With its significant historical connection within the village of Chewton, the iconic Red Hill Hotel and the alluvial goldfields at your doorstep, this is a rare offering not to be missed. Lanherne House is country gold.
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Lanherne House c1856 36 Hunter Street, Chewton $1,650,000-$1,750,000 Cantwell Property Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
KN260862
Built in the heart of the gold rush era, Lanherne House is the quintessential country Victorian residence, brimming with a rich history. On a generous allotment of approximately 2133sqm with a north-facing aspect and views to the Castlemaine Diggings National Park and crown land at the boundary, this is a hidden gem in the heart of the Chewton village. The original residence of the Gold Commissioner, the home still retains an abundance of period features, with wide verandahs, French doors in every room, pine lining boards and pressed metal ceilings. The home features a spacious east-facing kitchen living area, central hallway to formal dining/sitting room with bow window and French doors to the north verandah. The home has four bedrooms, the main with ensuite and
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This charming three bedroom home on the high side of the street offers period features such as ornate ceilings, picture rails and hardwood floors and a centrally located wood heater keeps the home warm and cosy. The generous entertaining deck is the ideal place to while away the hours enjoying the peaceful semi-bush setting.
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Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $595,000 - $650,000 Land 2,044 sqm approx Carole Lenander 0401 472 346
29 Richards Road Castlemaine Located in a lovely quiet part of Castlemaine, this recently refurbished cottage features a cosy formal lounge room with split system and gas fireplace and an open plan kitchen, dining and living area with a second split system and gas heater. Outside offers a great entertaining area with cover which leads out to the immaculate, low maintenance garden.
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85 Lightwood Drive Wheatsheaf
14 Meadow Valley Road Mia Mia
Rarely do you come across a vacant block of land with a balanced blend of undulating pasture & native forest where you can build your own home. There are two dams and 3 phase power is supplied to the boundary on Lightwood Drive. Located just minutes from both Glenlyon & Daylesford, in the heart of the Spa Country.
Located in a peaceful farming district, this tranquil allotment provides a blend of open pasture along with a beautiful stand of mature gums. Features include a good sized dam, seasonal creek, numerous possible house sites (STCA) and power running through the property.
Private Sale Inspect Price Land Terry Gibson
By prior registration $1,095,000 24.75 ha approx 0488 003 920
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Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $695,000 Land 741 sqm approx Kate Graham 0466 643 065
Private Sale Inspect Price Land Terry Gibson
By prior registration $500,000 8 ha approx 0488 003 920 KN260878
14 Canrobert Street Newstead
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A postcard setting with the bubbling Little Coliban River at the bottom of the parkland gardens this could quite possibly be the reason for you to make the move to the country. The farmhouse delivers the very best of modern living whilst respecting the past retaining the original timber floors, 3.3 metre ceilings and detailed fireplaces. The spacious master with walk through robe and generous ensuite is a retreat in itself, and three further bedrooms, main bathroom and study are all generously proportioned and provide plenty of room for family or visiting guests to enjoy. The home cook will adore the country style kitchen with stainless steel appliances, butler’s pantry, waterfall edge stone benchtops and plenty of storage, which spills out on to the sunny alfresco dining area with serene rural views. The well positioned barn, garage with workshop boasts plenty of room for a tractor, stables and storage.
Online Auction Inspect Land Price Tom May Leanne Pearman Woodend
If you have been looking to invest, it is hard to look past what these two units (set on one title) have to offer. Currently tenanted, each unit comprises open plan living/dining and good-sized kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and garage.
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Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $640,000 - $680,000 Land 725 sqm approx Leanne Pearman 0400 947 799
17 Ray Street Castlemaine This charming, well maintained property offers generous living and dining spaces and a large kitchen. Features include gas heating and ducted evaporative cooling, 3Kw solar system, a water tank and a huge 9.4m x 5m studio/workshop overlooking the garden.
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Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $695,000 - $735,000 Land 669 sqm approx Carole Lenander 0401 472 346 KN260879
1 & 2/39 Caroline Chisholm Drive Kyneton
Wed 24 November 4.00pm As advertised or by appointment 15.86 ha approx Contact Agent 0413 996 185 0400 947 799 5427 2800
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275 Barker Street, Castlemaine
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for sale Divine Lyttleton 99 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine With spectacular views over the Castlemaine historic township, this contemporary home sits high on its generous allotment of 2417sqm. Featuring spacious entertaining decks, mezzanine study and loft, main bedroom with sunny north facing parents retreat, second bedroom plus third bedroom/cosy sitting room. An opportunity too good to miss.
Kayleigh c1958 64 High Street, Maldon Kayleigh is an architecturally designed triple fronted brick family home, immaculately maintained. Elevated on its generous corner allotment of 1201sqm, this home features three spacious bedrooms, a living room, a separate dining room, a large kitchen and a large sunroom. A fine example of 1950’s design only minutes to historic Maldon.
Perfectly Positioned 4/4 Union Street, Castlemaine The unit is privately positioned to the rear and with a northern aspect to the living areas. Featuring two generous sized bedrooms, central bathroom and a large open plan kitchen, dining and living area. The unit includes gas cooking, gas heater and features a split system. External features include a secure garage, water tank and a sunny verandah.
Sunny Living 16 Fryers Road, Chewton With wide verandahs and sunny living, this home is on a generous allotment of approximately 1500sqm and comprises two titles. Featuring three bedrooms, a well-appointed kitchen adjoining dining and a second living area leading to a covered entertaining area. A 6x6m steel shed with concrete floor and power plus a 3x6m bay for caravan/trailer storage.
$1,195,000 View This Saturday Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
$879,000 View This Saturday Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644
$519,000 View This Saturday Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
$845,000 View This Saturday Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
Natural Chic 96 Vaughan Springs Road, Yapeen Architecturally designed eco-sustainable home set on a 2000m2 block. The kitchen/dining room is open plan, the spacious living room connects to the kitchen and has a wood burner. There are two bedrooms, plus two mezzanines. Outside there’s a double garage/lock up shed, power and water are connected. Just a 10 minute drive to Castlemaine.
Historic Beauty 79B High Street, Maldon The shop consists of four main rooms. To the rear is a one-bedroom studio/apartment with a kitchenette and a modern bathroom and separate access. The property can be sold with either vacant possession or with a lease for the shop in place. Make this stylish and high profile shop and residence your next investment. GST may be applicable.
Our House 141 Johnstone Street, Castlemaine This pretty bright, light home is the perfect choice for a family, first home buyer or investor. The home features a spacious living area, three bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an open plan kitchen and dining area. Externally it features a covered patio, a large garage/workshop with a connected woodshed, and a carport.
Opportunities Galore 128 Main Road, Campbells Creek In the heart of the Campbells Creek village is this quaint, yet spacious two-bedroom home set on a 600sqm corner allotment. With period features abound, spacious rooms, high decorative ceilings and hardwood flooring. A practical kitchen with an adjoining dining area. Just a 5 minute drive into Castlemaine’s flourishing CBD.
$795,000 View This Saturday Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662
$620,000 View By Appointment Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644
$595,000 View This Saturday Contact Nick Haslam 0422 848 662
$479,000 View This Saturday Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
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KN260891
275 Barker Street, Castlemaine
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14 Kurung Court East Excellent family home with stunning views
Price Guide $900,000 - $975,000 John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774
Situated adjoining the Wyralla 2600m2 Reserve and sited to capture magnificent long views over Gisborne township to Mount Macedon this excellent family home has much to offer and good value. Accommodation of approximately 216m2 (23 squares) plus integrated 6m x 7.5m garage includes entrance hall, very large north facing light filled family living / kitchen / meals area – opening to an alfresco dining porch, separate study, large main bedroom with ensuite, 2 other bedrooms, bathroom and laundry.
Woodend
57 High Street The former Stationmaster’s Residence – circa 1897
Prime location at the entrance to the vibrant Woodend Shopping Village and with the V-Line Station literally at your back door. Ideal opportunity for first home buyer, someone seeking to establish a home based business to take advantage of prominent position, or to demolish existing residence and build a new home, or to develop the huge 1058m2 site by subdividing and building two townhouses – Subject to Council Approval.
Parks Road, Boundary Road and Cullys Road
An exceptional aggregation of three adjoining highly productive farms in a prime Macedon Ranges inner country location between the renowned ‘Deepfields’ and ‘Curly Flat Vineyard’ and only 50 Kms (35 minutes) Melbourne Airport or 70 kms (55 Minutes) Melbourne CBD.
‘Linehans’ - 160 Acres, ‘Meadowbank’ - 201 Acres and ‘Charmister’ - 121 Acres Very rare opportunity to secure a large amalgamated holding in the heartland of some of Victoria’s best productive and aesthetically pleasing farming acreage
Reserve Price $845,000 John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774
Accommodation includes long central entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen/meals/ family room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and utility room.
Romsey-Lancefield - 482 Acres (195.4ha) Three separate ownerships to be sold as a whole-
Auction Saturday 13 Nov. at 11am
Auction Thursday 2 December at 2pm (If not sold prior)
Reserve Price $8.5m John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774 KN260893
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Woodend-Tylden 121 Acres (48.9 Ha) -"Rossmoyne" 519 Chanters Lane
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Auction Saturday 4 December at 11am
Price Guide $2.2m - $2.4m John Keating 0419 880 444 Peter Wood 0408 866 774
A/C Estate of T.P. Walsh 165 Years in the same family ownership The sale of Rossmoyne provides an excellent opportunity to purchase a very productive medium size farm with an outstanding spring water supply and great improvement potential. Features of the property include sealed road frontage, good balance of productive red volcanic, grey loam and black soils, 20 ML water right (potable) from outstanding spring, other springs, frontage to Little Coliban river, attractive undulating landscape, views over a Coliban Water reservoir at rear of property and distant panoramic view towards Mount Macedon.
KN260894
The original homestead - Circa 1902, in need of restoration/renovation, comprises 8 main rooms and a second self-contained one bedroom cottage is a bonus.
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Gisborne 4ha (10 Acres)
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Reserve Price $4m John Keating 0419 880 444
209 Sheedy Road An exceptional Infill Residential Development Opportunity with Planning Permit for 13 Lot Subdivision (in two stages) Average lot size 2,200m2, Existing 4 bedroom brick veneer residence on 4600 m2, only 1.4 kms Gisborne Town Centre and most community facilities and only 1.4 kms Calder Freeway interchange for easy access to Melbourne Airport 37 kms (30 minutes) or Melbourne CBD 55 kms (45 minutes)
KN260895
Zoned – Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ)
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CASTLEMAINE 5 Sheehan Court
$695,000 - $745,000 Inspect:
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in robes plus ensuite bathroom and three further bedrooms are all generous in size with built-in robes – the third at the rear of the home perfect for guests or as a home office/ study. The home has a central family bathroom with separate powder room and a further shower room with toilet off the laundry for guests. Also a feature is the relaxed open plan living and dining with Jarrah flooring and beautiful French doors that open onto the protected rear deck for integrated indoor/outdoor living. A cleverly designed kitchen has an extensive butler’s pantry and huge island bench, perfect for entertaining. Other features include split systems for heating and cooling, a 5kW solar system, rainwater storage and double
A3 B2 C4 BRICK BEAUTY IN QUIET COURT LOCALE • Fantastic family residence on generous 891sqm lot. Sought after court location • Double carport, double garage, fully fenced • L-shaped living w eat in kitchen, duct heat • Cottage style garden, alfresco and outside awnings
carport. This home is located just a short stroll from Newstead shops and cafes, public bus and riverside walks. In addition, the property has planning approval for subdivision into two 1000sqm allotments allowing for a second dwelling with its own access from Layard Street. A truly beautiful example of a classic period home with the enviable big backyard or the option to further develop.
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23 Johnstone Street
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Edwardian classic 58 Panmure Street, Newstead Contact agent Property Plus Di Selwood 5447 4088
A3 B1 C1 A WARM WELCOME WAITS ON JOHNSTONE STREET • Deco period brick residence on 1005sqm lot with established gardens • Lounge, dining and sunrooms. Central bathroom and two toilets • Ducted heating & cooling, rain water tanks, single lock up garage and shedding
KN260875
This Edwardian classic is a rare find in the delightful township of Newstead, just a 10-minute drive from Castlemaine and pivotal to the many delights to be found in the Central Goldfields region. This four-bedroom family home has class etched into every detail of the property, from the elegant exterior to a well-considered floorplan merging the splendour of the period with the convenience of a modern family home. The home features a wide entrance hall with rich wood panelling highlighted by the leadlight glass panels framing the front door and the original coat cupboard. The formal lounge and separate formal dining rooms feature decorative ceilings, leadlight windows and original stone light fittings. The large master bedroom has impressive full height built-
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Sanctuary-like living
Designed with a classic appeal, this cascading family home delivers refined sanctuarylike living in one of Castlemaine's most peaceful pockets, welcoming an effortless lifestyle of comfort and convenience on a peaceful 2783sqm (0.67 acre) allotment, enhanced by birdsong and sweeping bushland vistas. The one-owner home has a northeast facing verandah with garden outlook, four bedrooms with robes, main and ensuite bathrooms, and a generous array of living zones including a lounge room, separate living-
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dining room with wood fire and reverse cycle air, family room-study space, modern central kitchen and an adjoining meals area. Meticulously presented and updated, the home is light and enjoys a great aspect within the garden allotment. Outdoors the peaceful gardens are well laid out with rolling lawns, shade and fruit trees, a large garden-room style decked balcony plus a double carport, double garage, double garage-workshop and a caravan bay/store shed too. Rural sanctuary atmosphere awaits with town conveniences within 2km.
Family entertainer on a park-like allotment 7 Gallway Street, Castlemaine $965,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811
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KYNETON LISTED AS TOP 10 REGIONAL VICTORIAN CENTRES TO INVEST IN Kyneton has just been listed as one of the top 10 regional Victorian centres to invest in as part of the prolific Canstar Rising Stars Australian Property Market Report. Our popular town has been listed alongside Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Warrnambool, Mildura, Latrobe Valley and others – all of which have had exceptional growth in the past year with many of these regional centres increasing well above 20% in the property market during this time. The trend to leave the city for a tree change has put Kyneton on the property investor map, something we have seen grow at a rapid rate since the words ‘global pandemic’ first appeared in our daily news cycle.
75 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine Auction: Saturday 4 December 2021 at 12pm (on-site)
Now that our doors are open for the state, we are expecting an influx of buyers from metropolitan centres who are now able to inspect properties in person. Kyneton is definitely leading the general trend across
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With next to no rentals available in Kyneton, we are seeing a rush of FOMO – buyers who don’t want to miss out and who want to get their foot in the door. The median price for a house in Kyneton shifted a further 5.7% in the last quarter, bringing the average house price to $695,000. This is a growth of 14% in just one year. This figure is affordable to buyers selling their city properties to head to the country. With Victoria open for adventure and travel, now is the best time to get your future property on your radar. If you are planning on selling, there is a very competitive market here in Kyneton. For updates or to have a conversation about the current property market in Macedon Ranges, book ahead and let us help you find your new home.
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McKenzie Hill
$710,000
6 Yurunga Drive
4A2B 2C
In an idyllic garden with hedging, lawns and beautiful trees, this classically designed and styled modern brick villa is on an 822m2 lot in the quite enclave of Yurunga Drive. The ten year old, own owner home is superbly presented and including a wide entry hallway, 4 bedrooms including a suite sized main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom. The other rooms including robes, and the centre of the home has a functional kitchen with Caesarstone benches, a 900mm stainless steel cooker, dishwasher and pantry cupboard. The open planning living-dining area is generously sized and has large window outlooks to the garden and a glassed door to a covered alfresco deck. Ducted heating and ducted cooling is throughout the home. There is a double garage with direct entry, pathways, formal treed gardens and a potential off Street parking area for a third car or caravan. OPEN FOR INSPECTION: SATURDAY 10:30AM - 11:00AM
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7 Parkview Close QUIET ESTATE LIVING ON PARKVIEW CLOSE
$545,000
121 Main Road
MID-CENTURY BRICK HOME Ready for you to occupy or invest!
2A1B 2C
Positioned on a level 620m2 allotment with the local Primary School and Campbells Creeks shops-pub-cafe and facilities at your doorstep, this well preserved original Brick Home is ready for you to move straight in and make your mark. The home features original front and rear porches, spacious lounge room with fireplace/ gas heater, air conditioning, entry hallway and large dine-in kitchen with gas cooking and the original wood fire stove. There are timber floors, 2 double bedrooms with robes, neat original bathroom and laundry with toilet, plus a rear vestibule perfect for a study or sitting area. A level, fenced rear garden has a sunny aspect, and a generous carport with store shed. Invest, occupy and improve - there is lots to like!
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On Parkview Close with with north outlook to Mount Alexander over a playground, this one owner home was custom built and offers great space on a level, yet elevated 680m2 garden. The brick veneer home offers 125m2 of living including 3 double bedrooms with built-in robes, a large 2 way bathroom with toilet, and a separate laundry with second toilet. There is a generous open plan lounge room, dining area, and spacious kitchen with pantry and garden outlook. The home has gas heating, ducted evaporative cooling, large single garage with direct home entry, and a pergola-patio area. The leafy gardens offer space and privacy, plus there is a pavement driveway with adjoining space for conversion for further parking if desired. Invest or occupy an enjoy the serenity and convenience.
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$365,000
147 Cornish Street SPLENDID TOWN, VALLEY and MOUNT VIEWS - 517m2 in the Botanical Gardens-Mill Complex precinct!
Imagine a town position with all services available and picturesque vistas perfect for a new build home - this is it! This sunny aspect 517m2 (20.46m x 25m) lot has the Botanical Gardens, sunken oval and the Mill Complex just a block away, plus the local Bridge Hotel, Railway Hotel and Castlemaine Train Station are nearby too. Central allotments in established Streets are hard to come by, with a view is even more rare. Inquire today.
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0417 564 697
167 Barker Street, Castlemaine (03) 5470 5811 30A Main Street, Maldon (03) 5475 1055
0408 571 131
Property Manager 0417 737 660
Property Consultant 0417 311 733
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wallerrealty.com.au
KN260873
MODERN CLASSIC IN DELIGHTFUL GARDEN ON YURUNGA DRIVE
Campbells Creek
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“ATTUNGA” 805 Tooborac-Baynton Road, Tooborac, Victoria – 99 HA*/245 AC*
MIDLAND PROPERTY & LIVING
For all your storage needs
Spectacular Scenery with Magestic Granite Sculptures An Hour from Melbourne This magnificent property features incredible views across the renowned Tooborac district. It is complemented by a beautiful home with 4 bedrooms, main with ensuite, extended living areas, study/office, open fireplaces & sunrooms. The garden with its established mature trees, inground swimming pool & paved semi-courtyard gently surrounds the home creating a retreat providing sought after privacy. Undulating around the granite boulders the property is divided into 4 main paddocks, with stands of mature trees, has the McIvor Creek meandering through it & sits on 3 titles. Substantial shedding & cattle yards provide for future livestock production. This is an opportunity to secure your dream property in an area that rarely sees aspects of these types offered.
For Sale $2,450,000
* Denotes approximately
Brendan Coxon 0428 510 249 Elders Kyneton and Macedon Ranges Eldersrealestate.com.au/23304457
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Premium Self Storage is Kyneton and central Victoria’s newest storage facility. Ideally located at 6/1648 Kyneton-Metcalfe Road, the facility is due to open in the coming weeks with a range of storage options from small units through to a huge 15 square metres. Alongside the storage units, there is ample space available for boats, caravans and shipping containers, just call or email for a quote. Locally owned and operated means
that there is support always available, with a local office at the Macedon Ranges Glass showroom located at 89E Piper Street, Kyneton. The Vernon family is proud to support the local community with this facility, which has been purpose built with state-of-the-art security systems to ensure absolute peace of mind. For enquiries about storage or to reserve a unit go to premiumselfstorage.com.au
www.keoghrealestate.com 21 HARGRAVES STREET CASTLEMAINE M: 0400 221 248 P: 5472 1248
EASY MODERN LIVING
$695,000 - $740,000
5 Macafee Road, Castlemaine
EXCELLENT LOCATION - 701SQM ALLOTMENT
$805,000
- Ideally positioned on a 527sqm corner allotment. - Three bedrooms, all with walk-in-robes, two bathrooms, kitchen, living/dining, formal lounge, laundry and double agarage. - Few minutes drive to Castlemaine Town Centre.
- Comfortable family home located just a 3 minute drive to town centre. - Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, lounge/dining, formal lounge, laundry and double garage. - Close to botanical gardens and Castlemaine Secondary College.
13 Market Street, Fryerstown
13 Thompson Street, Dunolly
LIFESTYLE PROPERTY - APPROX 1.5 ACRES
$745,000
- Four bedrooms, kitchen, living/dining, laundry, bathroom and extra undercover space which can be used as an entertaining area. - Adjoins crown land with a creek. - Just a 10 minute drive to Castlemaine township.
A HOME READY FOR YOU TO ENJOY
$429,000
- Centrally located in the Dunolly township. - Newly renovated, three bedrooms, one bathroom, 2 toilets, Kitchen/dining, living room, Second lounge, laundry and double garage/workshop. - Comfortable 858sqm Allotment
KN260905
1 Woodman Drive, McKenzie Hill
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2.12 Ha (5.2 Acres) approx with privacy, productivity and potential
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This tumble brick family home is set privately at the top of Sunday 14th November at 11am the hill with views over the olive grove, the vines, and down EPR: $750,000 to $825,000 the valley towards the Taradale center. The home offers 3 sizable bedrooms, a separate study or View retreat room, 2 bathrooms, and two living areas. Outside, machinery shedding, workshop Call Agent for details. area galore, and garaging for 2+ vehicles complete a very attractive package. The property includes excellent fencing, dam and reticulated watering system, and additional self-contained 1 bedroom dwelling, ideal for inlaws, grown children, or AirBNB accommodation. This property is your paradise, waiting for you. caine.com.au
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KN260906
50 Back Road, Taradale
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Catch the queen Metcalfe resident Laurie Nicoll has come up with a cheap and environmentally friendly way to rid our backyards of European wasps. Laurie lives on two acres of bushland and has been studying the habits of the wasps for more than 15 years. He believes the main component in the cycle is the queen, which is overlooked. "It seems that waiting for nests to be formed then taking action is what’s in everyone’s mind," he says. "I have developed a method to catch the queen before she makes a nest. My idea is cheap, environmentally friendly, recyclable and safe, easy to make and most households will have ingredients for bait. "For this idea to work it needs people power. If every household put out five traps the number of nests formed would be reduced greatly." Laurie says that as most nests die off during winter people become complacent until it’s too late. "My idea starts in spring," he says. "The queen comes out of hibernation in spring with two priorities in mind, to build a nest and to feed herself with mostly carbo-
hydrates until she has workers take over." Laurie's method uses five 1.25-litre soft drink bottle with three holes about 10mm diameter, 150mm from bottom of bottle and a bait made from eight tablespoons of honey, dissolved in two cups hot water, add two teaspoons pure vanilla essence 35 per cent alcohol (Queen red label). Divide between five traps, top up with water to just below holes, replace cap and hang about 2m off ground. "The traps need a little tending until January meaning when checking traps give a shake to let a little lure dribble out, when full strain catch (I use a kitchen colander), reuse bait and topping up with water. This can be done three to four times before lure may need replacing," he says. "When traps stop catching replace with fresh lure. "In the 2015 season, queen catch was 1360. In 2016, it was 258. "I left traps out over the 2016 wasp season – January to May – and caught more than 6000 workers!" For more advice, email Laurie on laurie@shamp.com.au
Roads busy in harvest season
As farmers prepare to transport crops and grain, Regional Roads Victoria is urging drivers to be aware of potential dangers of encountering heavy machinery. RRV regional director Melanie Hotton said an influx of trucks, tractors and heavy agricultural machinery was expected on roads between now and May. “Farmers and crops are a vital part of regional Victoria’s economy, playing a key role in the state’s recovery from coronavirus,” she said. “They’re preparing for another bumper harvest season, which means we can expect to see more trucks, tractors and machinery on our roads.” Heavy agriculture machinery moves more slowly than other heavy vehicles, often inhabiting a large section of regional Victorian roads and even crossing road dividing lines. “Drivers should slow down when they see machinery, maintain a safe distance from the vehicle and not attempt to pass until they have a clear view ahead and are absolutely certain it is safe to do so,” Ms Hotton said. “Wider or slower vehicles may also have a pilot vehicle travelling ahead – it’s important that drivers obey directions and pay attention to any signage.” The safety reminder is also directed at drivers and operators of heavy machinery, who must ensure they are always fit to be behind the wheel. “We know driver fatigue is one of the biggest dangers on our roads,” she said. “Farmers often work longer hours during harvest and need to be aware of how they’re feeling and ensure they are alert. “If operators of heavy machinery feel fatigued or distracted, they should stop as soon as is safely possible and rest for at least 15-20 minutes or find another licensed driver to take their place. “It is every motorists’ responsibility to keep our roads safe and ensure all Victorians get home safely to their loved ones at the end of the day.”
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REAL HOME F OD L o ca l f o o d h a n d m a d e i n K y n e t o n with Jennifer Beachey Jennifer Beachey is a local foodie, food writer and homecook who keeps her followers entertained on Instagram and Facebook with her creative seasonal recipes. Jennifer lives in Kyneton and when not in the kitchen can usually be found in the vegetable garden with her chickens.
realhomefoods.com.au
Even though we are still feeling a little like Toto in The Wizard of Oz at the moment in the Macedon Ranges, the warmer weather is definitely on its way. With a little sneak preview last week and the beautiful blossoms covering the gardens, our hopes were raised for an early summer. But who are we kidding! Rain, crazy winds and a little bit of hail all in one week may keep our weather dials guessing, but the good news is that we can still get out into the garden. Now is the perfect time to plant some exciting vegetables for the warmer months (get your tomatoes, pumpkin, cucumber and zucchini in now) and head to our kitchens to use what the spring season has to offer. With the wind factor still keeping us in jumpers and woolies we probably feel less like a cool salad and still find ourselves reaching for the warmer comfort foods. Check out some of the recipes on www.realhomefoods.com.au where you can find some warm salads that you can enjoy throughout the whole year. There are so many delicious vegetables in season at the moment, such as asparagus, spring onions, cauliflower, peas, and soon my favourite, spring garlic. Don’t forget to include as many grains and pulses as you can to tend to the most important garden of all – your gut garden. Ancient grains (or if we want to be technical pseudo-grains) such as pearl barley, quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat and chia seeds are all fantastic for your gut to introduce probiotics and good bacteria and increase fibre into your diet. High-protein grains and cereals such as oats, buckwheat and wheats such as spelt, farro and kamut are all superpowers to add to your shopping list. A plethora of fabulous research aligns good gut health to positive mental health. Research also shows incorporating grains and a variety of colourful vegetables, lowers cases of depression and anxiety as well as improves sleep and promotes a healthy immune system. This recipe below is a fantastic way to enjoy pulses, grains and tasty vegetables. It is a warm salad combining the comfort of roasted carrots and broccoli, and the goodness of lentils and barley, with the sweetness of the mandarin dressing. This dish makes vegetables the hero, and is the perfect dinner or side salad when you feel like eating something that tastes great and is good for you too.
Recipe
Broccolini, Roast Vegetable ble and Lentil Salad with Mandarin Dressing Preparation and cooking time: 30 mins - Serves 6
Ingredients 3 carrots, peeled and chopped into 3-4cm lengths 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped into into 3-4cm lengths 1 brown onion, halved and sliced 3 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoons thyme, chopped finely 1 bunch broccolini 1 lemon zested 200g cooked or canned lentils, washed and drained ½ cup of pearl barley cooked and drained 1 tablespoon tamari sauce, salt reduced 1 mandarine, juiced 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Pinch of salt Pinch of white pepper 3 tablespoons dill, finely chopped
Method Preheat oven to 220°C degrees. Line a large tray with a sheet of baking paper. Place sweet potato and carrot in a medium bowl and toss through the olive oil with a pinch of salt. Place prepared onion, sweet potatoes and carrots on to the tray and sprinkle over the sliced garlic and thyme. Reserve the bowl with the remaining olive oil for the dressing. Bake for 25 minutes turning once during the cooking time. Boil chopped broccoli for 4-5 minutes until just soft and set aside to cool. For the dressing mix together the crushed garlic, tamari, olive oil and juice of mandarine. Add a pinch of salt and white pepper and mix together. Remove the roasted veg from the oven and mix through the drained lentils, precooked barley and steamed broccoli. Zest the lemon over the roasted vegetables and mix through. Transfer onto a serving plate and drizzle dressing over the vegetables. Toss vegetables and sprinkle with fresh dill. Serve while the vegetables are still warm.
For more seasonal recipes and bits from my garden follow me on Instagram @Jenniferbeachey
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EARTHMOVING
GLASS
Best View Earthmoving
boldhart@bigpond.com
CARPENTER
NOLAN BUILDS
Based in the Macedon Ranges
•Free Quotes
• DRIVEWAYS NEW AND PIPE CROSSOVERS • RESEAL OLD DRIVES/LANEWAYS. • SITES LEVELLED HOUSE • SHED • CONCRETE PREP WORK. • WATER STORAGE DAMS • LAKES • PONDS • ALSO REPAIRS. • TRENCHING WATER • POWER • PHONE ETC. • ROTARY HOEING • PROPERTY CLEAN UP REMOVE RUBBISH • STUMPS • TREES • SCRUB • EROSION REPAIR. • GRASS SEEDING • CONCRETE BREAKING • OLD BUILDINGS DEMOLISHED • POST HOLES. • LANDSCAPING SLEEPERS • ROCK • PLANTS • SOIL • MULCHES • DESIGN & CONSTRUCT. • ALL ROAD GRAVELS • SOILS • MULCHES • PIPES. • TIP TRUCK • BOBCATS • EXCAVATORS • GRADER • ROLLER • KUBOTA TRACTOR. KN252816
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• Decks • Pergolas • Carports • Doors / Windows • Home / Bathroom Renovations • All Carpentry works
•40 Years industry experience
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Phone 0437 682 442
E: info@innovativeglassaluminium.com.au
MACEDON RANGES GLASS
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KN251460
General Repairs, Maintenance,
REC 13 3295
Electrical & Data Specialists
Robert Schomacker
Reliable Professional Service
Painting, Gardening
KN259796
PROPERTY CLEAN UP
DALE 0438 510 334
For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning requirements
Also servicing Macedon Ranges and Mt Alexander Shires
89E Piper Street, Kyneton 6 Ladd Road, New Gisborne www.macedonrangesglass.com.au
Est. 1970 FAST GLASS Replacements
5422 1724 | 5428 2899
• Residential and CommeRCial • PoweR Points and lighting • switChboaRds and safety switChes • UndeRgRoUnd PoweR sUPPly • Phone, data and tV Points • smoke alaRms • RewiRes
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• Showerscreens • Splashbacks • Double glazing • Mirrors
Mob: 0417 322 342 • Bus: 5422 2420 New Homes • Renovations • Septic and Sewer Roofing and Guttering • Blocked Drains Gas Fitting Fitting • General Plumbing KN258986
SERVICING THE MACEDON RANGES
@nolan_builds
www.fasom.com.au
All our glass supplied and installed are in accordance with Australian Standards
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Nolan Builds
Saturday: 8.30 am - 12 pm
224 Barker Street, Castlemaine. Phone: 5472 2533
Free measure and quotes
Call James for a free quote 0437 682 442
Monday to Friday: 8.30 am- 5 pm.
Phone 0488 609 495
ELECTRICAL REC 20074
KN243751
Specialising in Retrofit double glazing, shower screens, aluminium windows, mirrors, splashbacks, pool fencing/balustrading, window glass replacement and all your glazing requirements!
• General plumbing, roofing and gasfitting • Hot water repairs and replacements • Sewer and septic repairs and new installations • Wood heating, gas heating and cooling systems • Kitchen, bathroom and laundry products • Pumps and tanks SHOWROOM OPEN
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TRACTOR SERVICES • Stick / Bark Raking & Removal • Mowing & Mulching • Paddock clean up • Harrowing • Rotary Hoeing
• Fertiliser spreading • Cultivating • Windbreaks / Shelterbelts • Wildlife Corridor preparation and planting
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HAYDEN: 0408 604 553
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KN243696
887 351
Justin Brown Earthmoving Phone 0408 388 254 Servicing all Mt Alexander/Macedon Ranges
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Phone Wayne
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We are your property project solvers
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Local Technician Digital Reception Specialist • 7 Days • 35 years' experience
Locally run Macedon Ranges glazing business servicing the Macedon Ranges, Metro Melbourne and much more.
Tiling, Carpentry,
Antennas
PLUMBING
KN243827
ANTENNAS
pcelectric.com.au
Specialising in sheds, driveways, paths and house extensions
0417 014 903 (KYNETON) pcconcreting@gmail.com
KN243822
15 Years Experience.
FIREWOOD
KN243813
PC Concreting & Paving PETER
LAND SURVEYING
FIREWOOD
Murray River Redgum BONE DRY FIREWOOD
6 cub m Split — $185 per cub m 12 cub m Split — $180 per cub m 20 cub m Split — $175 per cub m 20 cub m Unsplit — $165 per cub m FREE DELIVERY
Ph Peter 5423 7103
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REBLOCKING
TREE SERVICES
Trades & Services
Business Profile
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KN259288
For this week's Business Profile
www.countrywidebuildingservices.com.au
Are you buying a house?
Then get your foundations checked by us before you purchase the house.
• Qualified Arborist • Tree Pruning and Removal • Mulch and Firewood Sales • Stump removal • FREE QUOTES • Locally Owned and Operated
WE RESTUMP AND UNDERPIN REGISTERED BUILDING PRACTITIONER OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE Over 20 years experience
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Houses, Schools, Halls and Sheds as well as construct or reinstall verandahs and decks
5429 1735 / 0428 322 486
• Free Quotes • Fully Insured • Fully Trained Staff • All Aspects of Tree Work incl Storm Emergency Work • Operating for over 30 years
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www.pmtreeworx.com.au | pmtree@bigpond.com
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We are offering a FREE Business Profile and promotion on our online Midland Directory with our 13-52 week packages in the Midland Express Trades and Services.
Just give Kerrie a call on 5422 1488 or e: kgleeson@midnews.com.au
Cement & Acrylic Rendering Professionals
• Mudbrick Restorations • Painting Services • Cement/Acrylic Rendering • Solid Plastering • Heritage Resoration • Styrene Cladding Systems • Renovations -Domestic - Commercial • Latest styles, colours and textures • Free quotes onsite and off plans • Top Quality, Best price and on-time service
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SEPTIC
services KN252376/K
LAND CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
www.sanae-svcs.com.au
KN243817
PO Box 1040, Daylesford, VIC 3460 koos.hulst@sanae-svcs.com.au (03) 5348 6620 or 0437 747 619
Are you having power outages? Contact PCE and we can help your home or business with a solution.
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Business Profile Paul Cochrane Electrical - PCE
PCE has been operating in Castlemaine and surrounding areas for more than 15 years. In this time the business has developed as a major competitor in the industry, working in all aspects of electrical work from domestic through to commercial and major industrial projects. You may have noticed since you have been in isolation your home needs its electrical work upgraded, PCE specialise in new home wiring, renovations and all general home electrical maintenance and repairs. With energy efficiency in mind, if you are looking to run power to a new house or existing shed, upgrade your lighting, replace or install split system heating and cooling or any other type of domestic, commercial or industrial electrical work, PCE has the experience and expertise to assist. They pride themselves on safety and quality work. Paul is happy to come and discuss your electrical needs and recommend what is best for your home and will provide a free, no-obligation quote and offer prompt and reliable service. You can also be assured that the team are abiding with all Covid-19 health regulations while in your home or workplace
Contact PCE Electrical on 5479 1800 or reception@pcelectric.com.au
Septic Tank and Grease Trap De-Sludging 7 DAYS A WEEK
Phone Malcolm Tyquin
0418 507 172
SIMS
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SEPTIC TANK & GREASE TRAP CLEANING
Adam Mob. 0438 226 572 Peter Mob. 0407 506 644 5422 2952
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Also available high pressure drain cleaning and septic tank lines.
• Best prices •
Family owned and operated
EPA Permit
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7 days a week, all areas.
All local business in the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires, are invited to be a part of our Trades & Services Directory. To nd out how we can support your business... Contact Kerrie on 5422 1488 or kgleeson@midnews.com.au
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CONGRATULATIONS on the arrival of BRAXLEE Welcome to the Eastham Clan. Nana and Lee.
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PRICE (FRAZIER) Luke and Brittany welcome MICHAEL GERALT born July 10, 2021 in Philadelphia USA A brother for Calliope, Viola, Fiona and Thea
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BANITSIOTIS Anastasios (Arthur) 3.3.1943 - 5.11.2021 Died peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Loved by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his wife Helen, sons Stephen and John, daughters-in-law Jenny and Tracey and grandchildren Matthew, Mikaela and Olivia. Rest In Peace KN260957/L
PEELER Lorraine A beautiful, kind and gentle lady.
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RETALLICK David Charles On the 4th of November, 2021 in Melbourne. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Irene and George. Aged 86 and one day, always loving gentle and kind. What beautiful memories you leave behind. We will miss you Dave. Go Cats! KN260958/L
SHEPHERD Bernadette
26.9.38 – 28.10.21 Passed away at her home. Sister of Danielle, sister-in-law to Bob. Loved aunt of Owen and Anne, Kerry and Nicole. Great aunt of Abby, Kenzie and Lexie. With her treasured Jim. KN260965/L
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Deaths
Lorraine Peeler
17.9.1931 – 3.11.2021 Passed away peacefully at her home aged 90 years Daughter of Edna and Russel, sister of Trevor Dearly loved wife of Don (dec) Much loved mum to Joy, Trevor, Heather, Sharon and Donna. Mother-in-law to Terry, Kerry, Gary, Michael and Tony. Adored Nan of Carla, Brock, Mikaela, Marc, Casey, Jacqui, Lauren, Braidon, Kate, Josh, Tori and Jake. Great Nan of Jock, Charlie, Mila, Austin, Darcey, Eliza, Patrick, Layla and Noah. Loved and remembered always. Dearly loved Mother of Joy, mother-in-law of Terry. Her pleasures were simple, her needs were few, if her family was happy, she was too. She gave us love in the fullest measure, care, devotion and memories to treasure. She shared our dreams and hopes. Thank you Mum for those precious years. Love you and miss you already. Goodbye. To the best Nan to Carla, Brock, Mikaela, Marc, Nathan, Meagan, Emma and Nathan and great grandchildren Darcy, Eliza, Patrick, Layla and Noah. Nan, you gave us love and friendship through all the loving years, out of all the many blessings received along life’s way, there was no gift more treasured than you and our yesterdays. You will forever be in our hearts. Love you. Mum, how lucky was I to have you as my mother, you taught me so many things in life, about love, respect, kindness and honesty, in your own quiet, caring and loving way. Your inner strength right ‘til the end I will take with me always, along with my beautiful memories of you. Your loving son Trevor My beautiful mother in law. I miss your smile and laughter already. We sure did have some funny times together but most of all thank you for your love and kindness always. Kerry God looked around his garden, and found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. Treasured memories of your love Casey, Travis, Jock, Charlie and Mila Truly blessed to have a Nan so kind and caring, to guide us throughout our lives. Cherished memories of our time spent around the piano, cooking, garden tours and sleep overs while Pa was away in the truck, will be treasured forever. I will miss you always but think of you often. Love Jac, Kris and Aus xx Nan, I’ll be thinking of you always, and talk about you still, your kind and gentle nature not forgotten, and it never will. I’ll hold you close within my heart, and there you will remain, thinking of those orchard walks, until we meet again. Love always Lauren and Joel Mum you were my best friend. Thoughtful, Loving, Caring and Kind, Beautiful memories you leave behind. You were an Inspiration to us both. In our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. Love You Forever Heather and Gary Our Beautiful Mum, Special Memories of you will always bring a smile and will be warming our hearts forever. So Cherished and Adored. Treasured Always Sharon and Michael Our Beautiful Nan, Nan, we will remember you always for your gentle caring ways and aspire to live our lives with your selflessness. Forever Loved, Braidon and Kate To my beautiful, loving, caring, kind and thoughtful mum. You were my world and the most amazing role model to have. Your guidance and deep love for us will live in our hearts. I miss you already so much mum. We love you from the bottom of our broken hearts. Reunited with Dad Love Donna and Tony To our dearly loved Nan, A smiling face, a heart of gold,the dearest Nan this world could hold,on earth you toiled, in Heaven you rest, God bless you nan, you were the best. Love Josh and Eliza, Tori and Corey and Jake. KN260955/L
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RETALLICK David Charles 3.11.1935 – 4.11.2021
BANITSIOTIS Anastasios (Arthur)
Bereavement Thanks
In Memoriam
WALSH
3.3.1943 - 5.11.2021
Kevin Augustine 28.8.1933 – 9.9.2021
For funeral details please see naturalgrace.com.au
Dearly loved husband of Faye. Loving father of Lisa, Greg & Shane father-in-law of Ged and Julie. Adored Grandpa of Hayley and Lachlan.
Tim, Jane, Rosemary, Gerardine, Jon, and families, extend our sincere thanks to all who reached out to us upon the passing of our wonderful Dad and Pop.
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A Celebration of the Life of Hetty Veldman 1945 - 2021
Forever in our hearts
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A private funeral will be held
Will be held at the Castlemaine Bowls Club Berkeley St, Castlemaine 2-4 pm on Thursday 11th November.
RICHARD EDWIN COX Born 10.11.1921 Died 23.12.2016 Aged 95 would have turned 100 on November 10. Sadly missed by his family
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(Double Vaxx required on Bowls premises)
Happy Birthday Richard Brooking In our hearts your memories are kept for the loved one we will never forget.
Lorraine Peeler
18/8/1951 – 27/10/2021
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mrs Lorraine Peeler will be held in the Church of Christ, Blakeley Road, Castlemaine TOMORROW (Wednesday) commencing at 1.30pm. Following this service refreshments will be served, then a private burial will be held at the Harcourt Cemetery.
Passed away suddenly, aged 70, in the loving arms of her husband, Con, at home. Beloved daughter of Thomas and Le Beenie and much-loved sister of Susie, Cathie and David. Adored by her children and their partners, Hannah Slootjes, Maryke Slootjes-Reid and Jimmy Reid, Jaan and Cecile Slootjes. Revered by her grandchildren: Hubert McConachy and Wilhelmina Slootjes, Rory, Niamh and Thomas Reid, Arlo, Lila and Rafi Slootjes.
Funeral Services
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Established Macedon Ranges cleaning company require a part time cleaner. Weekdays Monday - Friday
Vehicle provided during working hours. Call 5428 3974 or 0418 506 030
Casual Employment must be fit, as heavy lifting is involved. Bottling and Deliveries. Daylesford Region Spring Water.
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RECEPTIONIST FULL TIME An opportunity exists for a motivated Receptionist within a well established accounting firm.
The ideal candidate will need to have sound computer skills in MS office, be well presented, have excellent communication and telephone skills, as well as strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will be a reliable and trustworthy individual who takes pride in their work. Email applications to: nicki@lmck.com.au KN260931/J
Employment
Are you looking for some casual work? Can you work Monday evenings into Tuesday early mornings on call? Then this is the job for you!
We have positions available for inserters for the Midland Express at our Kyneton office. This will include inserting catalogues and bundling the papers in preparation for delivery. The hours could be between 2 - 5 hours each week and vary from 8.00pm to 3.00am. A brief resume, police check and COVID-19 vaccination certificate will be required. Please email your resume to classifieds@midnews.com.au or call into our office at 3 Market Street, Kyneton. KN260545
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Experienced florist
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In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation: bit.ly/DonateAustralianAlzheimersResearch
PROFESSIONAL CLEANER
Your loving wife Stella. Loved father of Shirley Loved father-in-law of Richie & Em, Ashley & Wendy, Michael & Owen.
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You may however decide to join us via livestream. For instructions on how to do this please visit Lorraine’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.
A memorial service will be held on 12th November 2021. To attend, you must register here: bit.ly/RSlootjes Rosalind’s service will also be livestreamed: bit.ly/RosalindRossySlootjesMemorial
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CLEANER WANTED. Casual position, mornings only. Must be reliable and available 7 days a week. Ph: 5422 2011.
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Due to current covid restrictions the maximum capacity allowed in the church is 120 fully vaccinated guests. Proof of full vaccination will need to be shown to permit access.
Forever in our hearts. Your encouragement, generosity, love, positivity, and courageous spirit shared with so many people, will live on through many generations. At peace.
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9.11.1927 – 3.4.2020
Funerals
SLOOTJES (née Beenie) Rosalind June
Special thanks to staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Kyneton Medical Centre. Thank you for your kindness.
BROOKING Richard
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RODONI Marion Janice
22.09.1947 - 10.10.2021 Andrew, Paul and Tanya, Michelle and Simon and Grandmother Ma-Ma to Charlie. We extend our sincere thanks to all who reached out to us upon the passing of Marion. Your flowers, food, phone calls and condolence of every kind have been of great comfort. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Market Street Medical Centre. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Kyneton and Bendigo Health Level 5. Special thanks to the staff at Kyneton Bupa aged care. Remember Marion for her beautiful smile and her yellow mini. Thanks again to all. KN260921/J
CLEANERS We are currently looking for cleaners to join our ever-expanding team. Kyneton Bushland Resort is located just outside of Kyneton and consists of 62 villas and apartments spread over 120 acres. We offer work over various days and times during the week and we can guarantee work every Friday as this is our main changeover day. To be successful in this role you must: - Have an eye for detail and be a genuine hard worker - Take pride in your work and the presentation of rooms - Have a high standard of cleaning - Be proactive and self-motivated - Be reliable and have a positive attitude - Drivers Licence - Be fully vaccinated Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage but not essential. On the job training and all cleaning equipment will be provided to the successful applicants. Please submit your resume to housekeeping@kynetonbushresort.com.au KN260922/L
Entertainment Chase the Blues away with “The Revellers in Concert”
Sun., November 28 and Sun., December 5 In the Uniting Church Kyneton 2 pm – 4 pm All tickets $10. (No concessions) A light hearted program of favourite songs combined with a sing-a-long. Limited seating avail. Ticket sales at the door. COVID rules strictly apply, including current Gov’t Vacc. rules. KN260934/L
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CLASSIFIEDS CHERMAU HAIR CARE
Planning and Environment Regulations 2015 Form 2 Section 52(1) NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT The land affected by the application is located at:
The application is for a permit to:
The applicant for the permit is: The application reference number is:
3040 Harmony Way, Faraday Formally know as Lot 4 TP8623, Lot 3 TP6612 and Lot 1 TP952275) Road reserve of Harmony Way Use and Development of the land for the purposes of a Renewable energy facility (solar energy facility), associated buildings and works, alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1 , installation of business identification signage and removal of native vegetation. Note: This is a summary. Full details of the proposal are contained within the application documentation. Tetris Energy Pty Ltd PA2101277
You may look at the application and any documents that support the application by searching for the application number online at https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/permits-andapplications/ministerial-permits/browse-ministerial-permits.
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OPEN GARDEN Wed., November 10 Newstead CWA Spring Fling “Forest Edge” 140 Butchers Rd Muckleford Entry with morning or afternoon tea, $15. 10 am - 4 pm. Goods for sale. COVID Conditions.
Newstead Rotunda Park
Annual General Meeting To be held Monday 29th November 2021 at 4pm at the Ray Bradfield Room Castlemaine All welcome
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STORAGE
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Castlemaine Farmers Market
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A progressive sale of book stock will begin today, Friday 22 October starting at a discount of 30% off all books on two levels. The sale percentage will progress over a five week period. (Enquiries are welcome about the business or freehold). Enquiries to 5470 6298
Saturday, Nov. 20
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The purpose of the meeeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Barkers Creek Reserve for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on 31/10/2021. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or at the meeting. For further enquiries please contact Secretary, Margaret Grant on 5474 2696.
215 Barker St. Castlemaine is closing down for health reasons.
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Notice is given of a PUBLIC MEETING to be held at Barkers Creek Hall on Monday November 15, commencing at 6pm.
Newstead CFA Community Market
now located at 87 Diamond Gully Road McKenzie Hill Ph 0437 441 276
SAVE ON
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Kyneton, Malmsbury, Taradale, Elphinstone, Chewton, Castlemaine, Rushworth and Whroo.
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Unused shed, garage or carport Would you like an extra $500 to $600 a year? We are looking for covered storage for our small caravan, min required: 5.5m long, 2.5 m wide and 2.7 m high. If you have an unused shed of suitable size in the Castlemaine area, we woul love to hear from you. Phone 0401 668 710 or email rony1952@gmail.com
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FOUND ADVERTS ARE LOOKING for a room to PUBLISHED FREE! If you have found lost property, we’ll help locate the owner free of charge. Simply provide the details of your “find”, and your phone number for publication.
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Garage Sales
MmK Uniting Church MONSTER GARAGE SALE SAT., NOV. 13 8.30 am-12.30 pm
Lots of books Uniting Church Ebden St, Kyneton
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The Soldier & Scholar Bookshop
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Wanted To Sell MULCH, round bales of barley straw, weed and chemical free, $50. Can deliver. Phone Chris 0407 561 044.
• Bullbars and Sidesteps • Winches and Recovery Gear • Suspension and Snorkels • Canopies and Awnings • Roof Racks & Drawers • Big Bore Exhausts • Rear Protection Bars • Setups and Accessories
You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority – Minister for Planning (care of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning) at 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. Please contact Development.Approvals@delwp.vic.gov.au to look at the application at the office of the responsible authority. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority (Minister for Planning) at either: - Post: PO Box 500, East Melbourne VIC 8002 - Email: Development.Approvals@delwp.vic.gov.au
The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application. The responsible authority will not decide on the application before:
8 Bourke St Kyneton PH 5422 2211
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Appointments to the Board of Directors Central Highlands Rural Health
NEED TO CLEAR STUFF?
Talk to us. We clear estates, storage units or pick up a few items. We also sell a widerange of furniture and collectables. Drop in and see us at Maine Second Hand 53 Templeton Street, Castlemaine We also run auctions. 0418 507 830 or 5401 3694
The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of Central Highlands Rural Health with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2022.
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All applications will be considered however the Central Highlands Rural Health Board of Directors would particularly welcome applicants with expertise in Financial Management and Accounting, Registered Clinicians and Law to fill identified gaps in their current board skills profile. Please refer to the Position Description for more details about the competencies needed.
WHEEL CHAIR
These positions provide an exciting opportunity for members of the Victorian public with relevant experience and qualifications to contribute to the strategic leadership of public health care delivery to the community.
Pride electric folding wheel chair, as new condition. Simple one hand control, can be folded for easy transport. Folding arm & foot rests and push handles for easy entry. Two removable batteries for easy lifting.
Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards and committees broadly reflect the diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are welcomed from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and intersex people. Applications close at Midnight on Monday 29 November 2021 Further information including how to apply, please visit www.health.vic.gov.au/governance
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CLASSIFIEDS Earthmoving
HANDYMAN, yards, ute work, moving day, general labour. Phone Nathan 0466 265 326.
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Carpentry
CARPENTRY & PAINTING
HEDGES
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BRETT’S GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Mowing and Clean ups, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Grass Slashing, Property Maintenance.
• Quick. • Experienced. • Fully insured.
Macedon Ranges
PHONE BRETT 0423 908 715
sulcom2010@gmail.com
A Grade Licenced Electrician
Roofing Repairs
Macedon Ranges Roof Maintenance
Call Josh: 0478 096 992
Mobile
Fixed rates Simple service Can travel
Laptops, Desktops & Phones Windows & Apple
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• re-bed and point • full roof restoration • clean gutters and leaf protection • repaint faded colorbond and tin roofs • replace gutters and downpipes • solar panels cleaned.
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0407 530 251
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WHEEL DEALS TRAILERS
CAMPERVAN
TRADIE TRAILER CAMPER 2018
CAMPERVAN TOYOTA HIACE 2013 KEA. Bluetooth, gas cooktop, microwave, fridge, rear vision camera etc. Excellent condition. Warranty. $43,000. Ph: 0416 044 442.
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USED CARS
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA SPORTS ACCENT
Auto, one owner vehicle, immac. condition, full service hisory, rego 1/22, 280,000 kms, electric windows, remote lock, a/con., tyres 90%, RWC, XTU 932, $7000. Ph. 0417 109 195
Kings tent (will seperate), 200 lt water tank, inside measures 3050 x 1520, 2 tool boxes, VGC, Reg., $4500. Ph 0418 345 541. KN260654/J
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CARAVANS
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An American galloper having her first start in Australia was most impressive in winning at Kyneton on Wednesday. Lighthouse, ridden by Harry Coffey, streeted the opposition in the 1206m Mt Macedon Dash to win by four lengths just before the track rating went to a heavy 9. It’s probably the first time an American thoroughbred horse has debuted at Kyneton Cup Day; if not, it’s certainly a rarity. Despite not having raced since February 15, the striking grey now in the strong Ciaron Maher – David Eustace stable was
Harry Coffey aboard Lighthouse. Photo: Brett Holburt/Racing Photos well in the market and it will be no surprise if there is not more success ahead for the import.
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Electrical
- Commercial - Industrial - Residential
Computers
Kyneton and surrounds.
Phone Colin 0417 509 699
Renovations Bathrooms Tiling Owner Builders
Large or small. Cut and/or reshaped.
Ph Chris O'Toole
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Mulching, mowing, whipper snipping. Acres and town blocks.
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CITROËN
Bill West
GRASS SLASHING
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Service and repairs Doug Norman 0408 508 628
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Cricket begins Saturday Gisborne District Cricket Association’s delayed 2021-2022 season begins on Saturday, with much anticipation on what lies ahead. A record 188 teams are competing, and after a frustrating delay the battle between bat and ball is about to unfold. GDCA president Rob McIntyre and the executive wish all clubs, players and umpires all the best for the season ahead. There will be 10 teams in the premier grade, McIntyre Cup, and once again Bacchus Marsh and Gisborne are expected to field very strong sides, such is the depth they have right through from junior to senior ranks. There is a welcome increase in numbers of women’s and girls’ teams in the association. An abundance of rain has led to green grass growing at a healthy rate, and mowers have been working over time. Batsmen may be tempted to try the aerial route to try and pick up plenty of boundaries. Saturday’s matches in the top three grades are: McIntyre Shield: Bacchus Marsh v Woodend, East Sunbury v Gisborne, Rupertswood v Sunbury United, Sunbury Kangaroos v Romsey, Wallan v Diggers Rest/Bulla. Johnstone Shield: Riddell v Macedon, East Sunbury v Sunbury United, Aintree v Romsey, Bacchus Marsh v Eynesbury, Macedon v Gisborne, East Sunbury v Sunbury United. Jensen Shield: Riddell v Macedon, Romsey v East Sunbury, Sunbury United v Bacchus Marsh, Eynesbury v Gisborne, Kyneton v Macedon.
Town n & District
GOLF results Kyneton Paul Law took out Kyneton’s Medal of Medallists title on Saturday with the round of 97-27-77, three strokes clear of Pat Clohesy on 96-16-70. November medal and B-grade winner was Terry Gamble with 81-10-71, from Ross Martin 90-14-76. A-grade went to Jesper Hansen 88-9-79 from David Moore 89-9-80, and Lachlan Sheahan shot an extraordinary 86-26-60 to take out C-grade from Ollie Morris 90-23-67. Damian Summers eagled the first hole with his second shot and Col O’Sullivan was the super pin winner. Two-person mixed Ambrose winners last Wednesday were Matt Harrison and Terry Morley 85-16.5.68.5, from David Austin and Teaote Davies with net 69. Men: Damian Summers and Pat Clohesy 70-6.75.63.25 from Anthony DiBella and Peter Cameron net 65.5. Lancefield In glorious conditions a large field turned out for the Cup Day Celebration Ambrose. The relaxed atmosphere provide an opportunity for occasional golfers to join in the frivolity with members, who also took the opportunity to welcome some of the club’s valued sponsors. Winners were Dale Schmitt, Gary Dudderidge and Trevor Lambert with 62-6.7557.25, from Glen Holland, Steve Gilbert and Mal Ive 75-15-60. Wednesday: Women’s medal day – Di Brennan 97-24-73, from Flo Meyer 115-3481. Nine-hole stableford: Bev Beaumont (43) 11 points, on a countback from Marlane Pattinson. Romsey With much of 2021 lost to COVID restrictions, two of Romsey’s major shields events have been chopped back to the top four pairs. Now in its 56th year, the W. E. Tom Shield (four-ball handicap match play) attracted an excellent field on Saturday. Everyone was on course before noon
with the bowls season pennant to take place in the afternoon. Winners were Pat Chisholm – Mick Nicholls Jnr with 45 points, from Mitch Atlas – Davey Kenney 44, Les Gaunt – Keith Hocking 42 and Andrew Clement – Mick Squire 41. These four pairs will contest the semifinals. A Mulligans format with the ability to replay errant shots was reflected in the scores last Wednesday. Darlene Baker edged out Keith Hocking and Jenny Hartley on a countback, all with 40 points. Trentham A field of 80 turned out for Trentham’s medal day on Saturday, with Callum Gartland clinching the Medal of Medallists title with 81-15-66. He will play-off for the monthly medal against fellow B-grade James Coyle. Marcus McMeekin (Kooringal) topped A-grade with 76-7-69, and Alan Sutherland 88-21-67 led in the C-graders. The ladies played a stableford with a limitation of three clubs and a putter. Veronica Maher excelled with 37 points, including an eagle on the third hole. Trentham’s midweek medal last week went to Chris Milne with 87-20-67, and low marker Simon Ovenden won the play-off for the August medal. Woodend Scott Barker was in fine form at Woodend on Saturday, taking out the monthly medal (and B-grade) with 87-26-61. A-grade winner was A. Whitton 74-11-63, while Andrew Davies had the best scratch score of 68. Melbourne Cup Day stableford: A-grade went to Barry Mann (handicap 10) and Kevin Glassenbury (21) had 37 in B-grade. Environmental improvements continue with six bird nesting boxes installed between Lake Earnshaw and the 13th tee last week. Aspiring women golfers have the chance to take part in a five-week clinic, starting this Wednesday and Thursday at Woodend.
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What FV had to say Summarising why Kyneton District Soccer Club is the Regional Club of the Year, Football Victoria had this to say: KDSC is a fully inclusive football club which prides itself on being a home for people of all abilities, cultures, genders, orientation and age groups. The club has displayed a commitment to inclusion striving for 50/50 gender representation at committee level and has put considerable efforts into sustainably growing female representation in the region. Its program has grown from 25 females in 2013 to 132 in 20212, a number which represents 42 per cent of its overall player base. KDSC is looking to further build on its existing program and is developing an All Abilities program through engaging local schools and families. The club also provided full first aid training to its members in 2021, upskilled its coaches through formal qualifications and consistently went above and beyond to support its community during a challenging year with COVID-19.
Kyneton District Soccer Club president Ron Cole (centre) with the senior women’s team after their first win of the season.
Soccer club is No. 1 Bill West
A crescendo of excitement and jubilation has swept through Kyneton District Soccer Club, just awarded Regional Club of the Year status by Football Victoria. “This has been achieved by a lot of hardworking people involved to make sure we continued to support our community in what has been a very tough couple of years,” stalwart Kyneton president Ron Cole stated after the official announcement came through late last week. Around one hundred provincial soccer clubs were eligible for the award. Life member Cole has spent over four decades with the club in various capacities, and continues to be a strong advocate for the round ball code and its growth in this part of Victoria. He is also vice-president of the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League, which described the Kyneton
club’s award as being “a remarkable achievement, off the back of some outstanding initiatives and hard work by the Kyneton committee members. Well done”. Macedon Ranges mayor, Jennifer Anderson, also extended her congratulations to the Kyneton club, based at Barkly Square, where new lights became operational earlier this year. “It’s a very inclusive, positive and hard working club, which is always looking to help its members and players. It’s continued growth makes it an important sporting leader in the Macedon Ranges, and obtaining this award from Football Victoria is a fine acknowledgement,” Cr Anderson said. Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters, also welcomed the announcement. “This is a remarkable achievement, off the back of some outstanding initiatives and hard work by the Kyneton committee members,” Ms Chesters said.
Cole said the BASL has had to make “some tough calls” over the past couple of years, with COVID-19 a challenging intrusion for many. “As a club, we have kept up a strong level of support for our , coaches and members,” Cole said . He described obtaining the new lights as “a big plus” despite the season being curtailed through the pandemic. “We are lucky to have a great group of loyal sponsors. They have stuck behind us over the past couple of years in particular. “Thanks must go to everyone involved. We have a hard working committee which is keen to look forward. The new season is not far away, and the MiniRoos (for boys and girls of all abilities in the four to 10 years age bracket) begin training in a couple of weeks. Cole said the club extends a big ‘Thank you’ to the shire council for its past support as well.
Bowls thrillers to open season Bill West
Highlands bowls, with Kilmore and Broadford competing for the first time, opened the 2021-2022 pennant season on Saturday. Three of the four division one matches were absolute thrillers, with the outcome in doubt right into the final end. At Gisborne, star recruit Ethan Higgins (pictured left) returned home after a stint in the powerful Bendigo comp and the youngster showed his class as the home side edged out Romsey – an expected final-four participant – by four shots. Deep into the match, with ends cut back from 25 to 21 ends this season, with 12 rather than 16 players, the Redbacks looked like they could escape with the points with two rinks leading. Decimated through the absence of a swag of top-line premiership players from last season, stunned Kyneton Golf with a morale-boosting five-shot victory at Golf. It was hard to tell whether the Tigers or Golf received the biggest surprise in a match that was tight throughout; skipper Bev Holmes produced a couple of brilliant bowls at the right time to sink Golf’s hopes. Barry Godbolt (ex-Lancefield) impressed for Golf, and the inclusion of last season’s superstar Graeme Edwards (pictured right) against Romsey this Saturday should lift Golf. Selectors at Golf, Gisborne and Romsey have plenty of players in the wings to contend for division one places. Trentham, promoted from division two after a dramatic extra end premiership tri-
umph, began the season with a three-shot victory over newcomer Broadford. Kilmore defeated Diggers Rest by 15 shots in a good debut performance in Highlands, but the real test for Kilmore comes this Saturday with last season’s runner-up Kyneton coming in fresh from a bye. In division two, Macedon opened proceedings with a 36-shot margin against Woodend, and a strong Romsey crew accounted for Broadford by 37 shots. A minute’s silence to remember former bowlers who died in the past 12 months took place before matches began. Storm clouds loomed as the afternoon
progressed, but the division three game between Lancefield and Macedon was the only one abandoned, after lightning mixed with a downpour sent players scurrying. Division one matches on Saturday are: Trentham v Gisborne, Kilmore v Kyneton, Romsey v Kyneton Golf, Lancefield v Diggers Rest, Broadford the bye. SCORES DIVISION 1 Gisborne 52 d Romsey 48. E. Higgins 23 d M. Brundell 11, P. Williams 16 lost to G. Templar 20, A. Higgins 13 lost to C. Austin 17. Lancefield 53 d Kyneton Golf 48. B.
Holmes 21 d A. Plowman 14, C. Jolly 11 lost to A. Barker 19, J. Holmes 21 d A. Plowman 15. Trentham 61 d Broadford 58. C. McKeone 17 drew with B. Boulton 17, B. Halpin 18 lost to D. Ellis 23, N. Cooke 26 d R. Chapman 18. Kilmore 74 d Diggers Rest 59. J. Reimann 26 d R. Treweek 26, D. Marshall 27 d M. Clohesy 9, P. Skehan 21 lost to B. Reidy 29. Kyneton a bye. DIVISION 2 Macedon 80 d Woodend 44. R. Stapleton 28 d N. Bickerdyke 12, G. Dickenson 18 d S. Pickles 16, S. Gillman 34 d M. Dornau 16. Kyneton Golf 67 d Trentham 50. D. Walsh 18 lost to J. Trounce 22, C. Pevitt 16 lost to G. Williamson 24, P. Hinneberg 16 d R. Turner 21. Kyneton 59 d Kilmore 57. M. Bermingham 20 d A. Langdon 17, R. Ackroyd 20 lost to D. Taffe 25, A. Mathison 22 d K. Campbell 12. Romsey 79 d Broadford 42. G. Cuthbert 31 d J. Bruce 12, J. Beaumont 21 d J. Kelly 19, A. Laing 27 d A. Goring 11. Gisborne 2 a bye. DIVISION 3 Woodend 62 d Diggers Rest 44. R. Tadd 18 lost to F. Bonnici 20, L. Scott 26 d D. Ryan 9, R. Smithies 18 d L. Wels 15. Gisborne3 75 d Kilmore 39. R. Paterson 20 d R. Thomson 13, T. Woodluck 31 d N. Beard 16. Romsey 65 d Gisborne4 39. C. Dean 23 d R. Sellman 12, M. Marshall 23 d R. Black 15, J. Hunter 12 lost to H. Rose 19, A. Laing 27 d A. Goring 11. Lancefield drew with Macedon (washout).
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Tight finish: Indiana Lilly (Craig Newitt) gets up on the inside to edge out Silent Gathering in the Kyneton Cup run over 2012 metres. Photo: Brett Holburt/ t/Racing / Photos
Cup goes to Indiana Lilly Bill West
Run in pouring rain with a depleted field, Cranbournetrained mare Indiana Lilly got up in the last couple of strides to edge out Silent Command in the 2021 bet365 Kyneton Cup last Wednesday. A masterly ride by experienced jockey Craig Newitt made the difference between winning and losing, as Indiana Lilly ($7 chance) did not go around a runner. Newitt returned to scale mud splattered but happy to win the Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club’s feature event of the year. Winning the $125,000 event made it three in a row for Indiana Lilly. The seven-year-old has now earnt over $310,000 for connections. From 37 starts. Trainer Shea Eden is having a good run at present. This year’s Kyneton Cup meeting was a no-spectators event due to the impact of COVID, and with the way the weather turned out late in the afternoon, many were probably glad they could not go. Certainly not a day for Fashions on the Field! The nine-event program began in fine conditions, but there were ominous signs as rain clouds began to form in the west. Mid-afternoon race club general manager Jon Dight
Kyneton-trained galloper Street Glow survived a tight four-horse finish to win a Maiden Plate at Ararat on Sunday. The four-year-old mare was ridden aggressively by Jason Maskiell, and trainer Liam Howley was pleased with the improved performance by Street Glow. He said he appreciated the opportunity to train for Contract Racing Pty Ltd, and Street Glow had appreciated the surroundings at Pipers Creek since entering the stable. Starting as a $20 chance, Street Glow was having her eighth race start.
All the way: Local galloper Couer De Paris holds off favourite Magic City in the Cams Security Maiden Plate. Photo: Brett Holburt/Racing Photos Having her second race start, the three-year-old filly was very quick out of the barrier with David Yendall aboard, and hung on to win narrowly. Osborne-trained gallopers Hallowed Ground, on debut, and Revhead finished third and second in their respective events. The next race meeting scheduled for Kyneton is on this Friday, November 12. The club is now taking books for its popular Christmas Party meetings.
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admitted he was nervous about the prospect of heavy rain arriving, and with a flood of late scratchings as the track deteriorated, course commentator Rick McIntosh quipped: “You need a submarine, not a sub”. By the time the Cup was to be run, the track had been downgraded to a heavy 10 status, but still safe for racing. The field was reduced to seven runners with late scratchings. Jockeys’ opinions differed on whether they should race very wide, or stick to the inside. Outsider Silent Command made a brave bid to lead throughout in the Cup, being rated well by Will Price, and another outsider in Converging finished well back in third place. Noted heavy trackers Irish Flame and Dark Dream were the top two in the market, but finished a long way back. With heavy rain continuing to fall and surface water apparent, five horses left the mounting yard for the final event, but soon returned, with the race abandoned due to visibility issues. Trainer George Osborne often bobs up with a winner or two on his home track, and such was the case again when Coeur De Paris ($12) led throughout at her second start to win the Cams Security Maiden Plate early in the day.
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