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Deva Weitman does not want to see Blue Rock Highland Cattle Fold and Suffolk Sheep Stud lost to development. Amy Hume A fifth generation farming family fear they will be forced to sell their prime Romsey land and historic homestead as development closes in. Mark Clement and Deva Weitman have run the successful Blue Rock Highland Cattle Fold and Suffolk Sheep Stud at Eden Park since 2007. It continues a long line of farming but planning changes, coupled with a crippling new tax, could cost them everything. "This property has been in continuous family ownership since it was settled in 1858," Mr Clement told the Express.

"If we didn't have a historical connection we'd just walk away and start somewhere new but it's hard to give it up and we don't want to see it lost to development either." Their fate hinges on the outcome of Macedon Ranges Shire Council's new Romsey Structure Plan and town boundary. Eden Park's 100 acres is included within a potential new town boundary in option three of the Draft Emerging Options Paper. Option three would see the township grow into existing Rural Living Zone land to the east, along Five Mile Creek and to the south into Farming Zone land.

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"We'd like to see the town boundary not take up valuable farmland and rich healthy soils," Ms Weitman said. Rezoning the area would also impose a hefty new state government tax on the family.

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From July 2023, a Windfall Gains Tax will apply to land that is subject to a government rezoning resulting in a value uplift of more than $100,000. The tax will apply at a marginal rate of 62.5 per cent on the uplift above $100,000 or 50 per cent if above $500,000. The intention of the tax is to return a share of the profits from rezonings to the

state government to be spent on infrastructure and services. Mr Clement said the problem was that genuine farmers could lose out. Landowners become liable for the tax at the time of the rezoning and payment is due within 60 days of assessment. Payments may be deferred for up to 30 years or until a property is sold, whichever occurs first, but the tax liability will accrue interest. While the government has allowed some exemptions, Ms Weitman said none of them applied to the Eden Park property. Continued page 4.

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Police on Friday confirmed they were investigating circumstances surrounding a woman's death involving a train on Ross Drive in Castlemaine on Friday morning. A V/Line spokesperson said no passengers or staff on the train had suffered injuries in the incident, which occurred around 9.40am on Friday morning. It's understood that about 40 passengers were onboard the train when it struck a person in the vicinity of an old railway bridge on Ross Street in the Wesley Hill area. V/Line crews worked with emergency services to detrain the passengers safely so that they could continue their journey on coaches. "We thank passengers for their patience this morning as we worked to get them to their destination as quickly and safely as possible following an incident near Castlemaine," the V/Line spokesperson said. Train services had resumed between Kyneton and Bendigo later on Friday with minor delays due to track congestion. Police at Castlemaine on Friday afternoon told the Express that at that stage the identity of the deceased person had yet to be confirmed. "We are investigating the death of a person," Senior Constable John Franklin said on Friday afternoon. "We haven't yet identified the person." Emergency Services had attended the incident and an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson confirmed that paramedics had been called to the scene shortly before 9.45am on Friday morning. "Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a woman in the vicinity of Castlemaine Railway Station on March 4," a Victoria Police spokesperson had notified Crimewatch Victoria shortly after the incident on Friday.

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An eclectic array of local artists and musicians will show off their talent from now until May through a fantastic program of free, family-friendly experiences. The Village Square is open to everyone in the community who is keen to listen to music, learn new dance moves, watch a locally made ﬁlm and discover something new. Find out about upcoming events at getlost.org.au/the-village-square.

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From page 1. "We have no intention of subdividing our property but may be forced out," she said. "The fact is that if we are rezoned we'll have to sell to pay the tax bill, whether it's now or in 30 years." The Victorian Farmers Federation lobbied the government for primary producer exemptions but was unsuccessful. VFF has since labelled the tax "unfair" and says it "could lead to farmers having to leave agriculture altogether". Mr Clement agrees. "It's a killer of a tax," he said. "We're not property speculators. We're just landowners: farmers, caught up in the rag-tag mess." Developers have already seen the land's potential. The family has been approached by multiple parties seeking to purchase their land in the past 10 years. On either side of their property, Grange Development has flagged plans for a 451lot development of 66ha at 2131 Romsey Road and 90 Sheehans Road. The developer purchased the properties in November last year and has since lodged a related planning application with council.

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Learn what’s happening with cats and dogs New changes regarding dog and cat controls in the shire are on the way following the Council meeting on Tuesday 15 February.

Councillors voted to conﬁne cats securely to their owner’s premises between the hours of sunset to sunrise and to prohibit dogs from the playing surfaces of sporting ovals in the shire. In the coming months, we will share a range of educational resources to help you adapt to these changes. Find out more about the changes at mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Responsible_pet_ownership.

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Council's manager of strategic planning and environment, Rob Ball, said the three options in the Draft Romsey Emerging Options Paper were just the beginning of the discussion.

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"They explore a range of ways the town could grow to enable the community to consider and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option," he told the Express. "The draft structure plan may adopt a settlement boundary similar to a single option or possibly parts of a number of options. "Existing local planning policy supports sustainable, well-planned and gradual growth for Romsey. The new structure plan will guide the development of the town to the year 2050 and set a long-term settlement boundary."

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The Romsey Structure Plan process is open for community feedback. Forty residents attended the first face-toface pop-up session held at Romsey Community Hub. Another pop-up is scheduled for March 16 from 11am-1pm at the hub. An online information session will also take place tonight from 7pm to 9pm, with about 50 people registered to attend (as of yesterday). A survey is also available online. Consultation closes on April 1. For details on the plan and how to be involved, visit the council’s website: mrsc. vic.gov.au/yoursay A community engagement summary will be published in April/May. A draft of the new structure plan is expected to be released mid-2022 for further community consultation.

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Joint bid to get rail trail rolling The Mount Alexander and Central Goldfields shires have joined forces, submitting a joint bid to secure $150,000 in state government funding for a feasibility study to develop the proposed Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail. More than 35 keen cyclists and rail trail devotees descended on Castlemaine last week in support of the bid, which aims to kickstart the proposal that would see the 55km trail developed along the corridor of the disused Castlemaine-Maryborough rail route. Notably, the cyclists who visited late last week included key Melbourne-based office bearers with Rail Trails Australia, the nation's peak rail trail body that works for the development and promotion of a rail trail network Australia-wide. "The feasibility study now needs to be formalised and then appeals made to all three tiers of government," Rail Trails Australia's visiting vice-president Steven Kaye told the Express during the visit. "If we can get this up and running it'll be terrific. "Cycle tourism is growing worldwide." The visiting cyclists completed a return trip to Maldon along the 18-kilometre Castlemaine to Maldon Trail, one of three major regional trails with which the proposed Castlemaine-Maryborough rail trail would dovetail nicely once built, they said. "RTA's vision is for Australia's disused

rail corridors to be protected for their heritage and natural values and enjoyed by the community and visitors for active recreation, such as walking, cycling and horse riding," Mr Kaye said. "When visitors come to enjoy these trails they spend money in local businesses. "Every week trails bring thousands of dollars into regional economies." Keen cycling enthusiast, former Mount Alexander Shire mayor Bronwen Machin is a committee member with the locallybased Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail Committee. She said the proposed 55km Castlemaine-Maryborough trail represented significant potential to ramp up the region's tourism earnings and benefit local business while showcasing the area's natural heritage. "The community has worked hard over the past year or so to put ourselves in the box seat to get funding to get this trail started," said Ms Machin who frequently gets about on her own electric bicycle. She said that to date more than than 80 people, small businesses and community groups had donated $18,000 toward the new rail trail push while the shires of Central Goldfields and Mount Alexander had pledged $12,000. "There is a groundswell of local support for this trail," Ms Machin said. "Everyone is putting skin in the game. Now we're looking for support form the Victorian government."

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Young people interested in how climate change is affecting food security can sign up for a series of five free workshops on how to grow your own food, starting Saturday April 2. ADAPT Loddon Mallee is launching the Climate Ready Young Growers Workshop Series to teach young people skills to grow their own food while considering the impacts of climate change. Hosted by the local growing experts at PepperGreen Farm, the workshops will cover growing basics such as soil preparation, seasonal produce, managing weeds and pests, how to propagate plants, and composting. Each session will also feature workshop guests who will work with participants to tackle themes such as First Nations’ approaches to caring for Country, water security, climate resilient crops and addressing climate anxiety. ADAPT Loddon Mallee coordinator, Dona Cayetana, said food insecurity was a major concern among young people. “They have seen the impacts of the pandemic on food supply chains and understand we need to be thinking about how climate challenges such as bushfires, extreme weather events, drought and heatwaves will affect our food systems,” Ms Cayetana said. For workshop details, go to adaptloddonmallee.com.au

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A newly launched plan is hoped to help equip the wider Loddon Mallee region to be "climate ready". "Our climate is changing and we need to act now," Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards said as she launched the Loddon Mallee Climate Ready Plan last week. "No one community shares the same physical, historical, cultural, social and environmental characteristics," Ms Edwards said. "That’s why the Loddon Mallee Climate Ready Plan focuses on place-based action to support central Victorian communities to adapt effectively." The plan is one of six regional adaptation strategies across the state, with the Victorian Government committing $250,000 per region – or $1.5 million all up – to support regional communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change. The Loddon Mallee will use its funds to implement 13 adaptation projects across the region, 11 of which are based in central Victoria. The Regional Adaptation Strategies are the flagship initiatives of the $9.32M fouryear Supporting Our Regions to Adapt Program, which is funded through DELWP’s Sustainability Fund. The grassroots projects in the Loddon

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Proud P roud a as sp pooch! ooch! Plenty of Macedon Ranges' proud pooch owners turned out to the annual All Breeds Dog Conformation Show on Saturday at the Calabria Club/Bulla Dog Exhibition Centre in Bulla. Hosted by the Toy Poodle Society of Victoria Inc., it is most unusual for a single-breed club to take on the big task of running an All Breeds Show as these are commonly run by All Breeds Clubs like Lancefield Dog Club or Kyneton Dog Club. The ability for the Toy Poodle Society to be able to hold its All Breeds Show annually is thanks to the former honorary secretary, Lyn O'Neill from Wallan, for taking the bold step of innovation and courage to rally approval from Dogs Victoria to hold the first-ever All Breeds Show by a single breed club in Victoria back in 2019. A total of 658 entries covered 131 breeds

of dogs. Although the forecasted weather was looking bleak, the day was dry for all group judging, right up until the Best in Show Specials. The show was a huge success and a wonderful day was had by all. Local businesses that sponsored the show include Melanie Newman Salon Essentials, Wine Tours Victoria and Wendy's Meats/Coburn Cottages. The Calabria Club ensured all the entrants were fed and hydrated throughout the day. Many locals were among the entries from Gisborne, Chintin and Riddells Creek, to name a few, as well as entries across all of Victoria. The organisers' thoughts go out to the entrants from NSW who were unable to make it. Anyone who would like more information about the Toy Poodle Society can visit www.toypoodlesociety.com

The Gardiner Reserve project incorporates a new shared-use female-friendly football and cricket change pavilion ($1,084,847), a new shared-use femalefriendly netball and umpire change pavilion ($964,555), the construction of a second lit netball court ($262,220) and an upgrade of the oval lighting to LED light fittings ($165,668). The projects are the result of collaboration between Macedon Ranges Council, Sport and Recreation Victoria, Netball Victoria, AFL Victoria and Gardiner Reserve user groups. This included a substantial contribution from the Gisborne Football Netball Club’s and the Bendigo Bank in the delivery of the second netball court. Gardiner Reserve is home to Gisborne Football Netball Club, Gisborne Cricket Club, Gisborne Masters Football Club, Gisborne Rookies Junior Football Netball Club, and Gisborne Giants Football Netball Club.

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Gardiner Reserve's $2.5 million upgrade has been completed with a female friendly changeroom and precinct. Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said about 300 women and girls were participating in sports like netball, cricket and football at the Gisborne reserve. “The increasing popularity of females participating in football and cricket has made it extremely important for the council to ensure facilities are appropriate for all users and eliminate any potential barriers for women and girls to participate in these sports," she said. “Council has made a significant investment at Gardiner Reserve and at other facilities across the shire to make the necessary facility improvements to better cater for female participants. “With five tenant clubs, Gardiner Reserve is the Macedon Ranges Shire’s busiest outdoor sporting reserve."

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A little laneway linking Kyneton's High and Market streets will likely be renamed 'Turners Lane' in recognition of the famed former Turner Brothers hardware store. Turner Brothers operated the town’s hardware and timber yard for more than 80 years on a site stretching the distance between the two streets. The entire laneway is deemed a public highway under the Road Management Act and is a convenient pathway for locals and visitors looking to make the most of High Street’s retail strip. It also provides access to Kyneton’s first urban winery, Musk Lane Wines. But when an adjoining landowner blocked the lane with gates in 2020, claiming the northern end was part of private property, Macedon Ranges Shire Council determined to name only the southern part of the laneway Turners Lane. Local business owners have long lobbied for the entire laneway to be named Turners Lane. "You don’t name half a road, especially in the centre of a town where surrounding businesses and the jobs they create rely on our visitors and tourists being able to easily find their way," Ellenis Day Spa's

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Brian Wilson said. The business owners have won the support of the Registrar of Geographic Names at the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning who reviewed the proposal in the context of the Naming Rules for Places in Victoria. The registrar found that as the start and end of the laneway both intersected with other roads, naming the full extent accorded with the rules. "In light of this and the independent legal advice provided to council as the naming authority, I have recommended to the council that the full extent of the laneway be named Turners Lane from High Street to Market Street," the registrar said. Mr Wilson said the decision by the registrar was sensible and logical. "By naming the whole of the road and not just one end, the potential for confusion by out-of-area emergency services is avoided," he said. Council's director of assets and operations, Shane Walden, said the advice of registrar was being reviewed and discussions with interested parties were ongoing. "Any action resulting from this advice is a matter for future council consideration at a scheduled council meeting," he said.

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The talents of four accomplished photographers are on show in a new exhibition that opened over the weekend at Newstead's Railway Arts Hub. Nature in time: Images from central Victoria features the photographic work of four photographers, namely locally-based Patrick Kavanagh, Bronwyn Silver and Bernard Slattery and Melbourne's David Tatnall. Notably, Tatnall has worked professionally as a fine art photographer since the mid-1980s. His passion is photographing the land using a large-format film camera and his images have been collected by the National Gallery of Victoria, the State Library of Victoria and the Australian Embassy in Washington USA. "We're all passionate about nature photography and about inspiring people to be interested in appreciating and caring for the natural world," Kavanagh said. "Nature is this eternal thing and yet there are these small, fleeting moments that we are trying to capture." Many such transient magic minutes

have been beautifully captured in this exhibition that celebrates naturally occurring subject matter ranging from moss to the milky way. "I camped out overnight at Leanganook to capture the light on that rock," Bronwyn told the Express late last week as the works were being hung. "One of the most interesting aspects in capturing that image (a beautiful nocturnal exploration of the night sky with the galaxy reflecting in a pool atop Mount Tarrengower) was finding my way back to the car," laughed Patrick. Besides the natural beauty of the subject matter, there's plenty here too to interest photographic technophiles including image stacking and stitching, artful shutter-speed manipulation, large-format film shooting along with canvas and acrylic mounted display technique. Nature in time: Images from central Victoria is now open to check out 10am5pm weekends and Labour Day from March 5-27, and coincides with the Newstead Open Studios art trail happening over the Labour Day long weekend and the following weekend March 19-20.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas last week hosted a virtual cuppa with Riddells Creek local hero Gill Metz AFSM as an early celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8). Ms Metz is a member of the Riddells Creek Fire Brigade and, with more than 1250 incident responses under her belt, was a 2022 recipient of the Australia Day Honours Meritorious Service Award, the Australian Fire Service Medal. Ms Metz has been in the CFA for the past 22 years in various roles including volunteer, secretary, firefighter and lieutenant. In that time, she has been a fierce driver for change as well as advocating for increased youth engagement and increased diversity in brigades. “I am absolutely honoured to engage with women from our local community about what mattered to them for International Women’s Day 2022,” Ms Thomas said. “Gill Metz is an absolute inspiration to women in Macedon. She has shown strength, grit and determination and has been recognised this year in the Australia Day Awards with Australian Fire Service Medal. Her ongoing work within our community is valued and she is a true role model.”

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Ashbourne's Post Office Farm Nursey is about to chalk up 15 years with the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. The hellebore specialists are looking forward to the festival's return to reunite plant lovers following a two-year COVID hiatus. Nursery partners Peter Leigh and Cathryn Goebel said the festival attracted people from far and wide and provided a platform for them to share their knowledge. "Lots of people are looking forward to this year's show," Cathryn said. "It's one of the busiest and biggest plant festivals that we are involved with. Once the floor is full of flower displays it's pretty impressive and the Carlton Gardens have a nice atmosphere." The nursery takes between 3000 and 4000 plants, which span about 35 varieties, for the five-day event. And they are always on hand to offer expert advice. Peter began growing hellebores as a keen amateur collector in the early 1990s. He began importing seed from overseas and soon ran out of room in his small Brunswick backyard. After studying Horticulture at NMIT and Burnley, he moved to 20 acres at Ashbourne in 2002. The nursery was established and plant sales began that same year. This year marks a 20-year milestone. The nursery takes pride in growing from its own breeding stock and improving its hellebores through its own breeding work and importing new seed and plants from some of the best growers. You can see the nursery's hellebore display at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show at the Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building from March 30 to April 3. For details, visit: melbflowershow.com.au

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Arts Open 2022 – Meet the Makers More than 120 artists and organisations have responded to the Arts Open 2022 call to plan events, open studios and host exhibitions, workshops and shows for the weekends of March 12-14 and 19-20. Designed to promote regional visual arts on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the historic townships of Castlemaine, Newstead, Maldon, Taradale, Chewton and beyond, the event offers a rare opportunity to engage with artists and their work in their natural habitat, explore the cultural tourism of the Mount Alexander Shire and celebrate the truly awesome arts and culture this region is renowned for. Castlemaine artist and event coordinator, Michael Wolfe of Union Studio, said 2022 marked the sixth Arts Open and would be the biggest they’ve held. "This is extraordinary given the uncertainty we’re surrounded by – and is real reason for celebration," Wolfe said. "We knew it was important to have something to look forward to and the response from artists confirms this." Among the highlights of this year's event will be the Arts Open group exhibition at the historic Castlemaine Market Building featuring a selection of watercolours by local centenarian and living treasure Peggy Shaw; a cartoon workshop with beloved local children’s book author and illustrator Trace Balla; the opening of a new gallery space at The Mill – Art Puff; and numerous workshops and events from clay to printmaking. Working with fellow Arts Open founder and web designer, Rob Jennings at We Push Buttons, and a cohort of volunteers, organisations, groups and businesses such as Legion Office Works, the Arts Open team have the green light on this COVIDSafe event. So look out for postcards, posters and full colour programs – 56 pages with heaps of information on the event, the artists and those who sponsor and support the arts and cultural life of the shire. For more details visit the Arts Open website at www.artsopen.com. au or App. Book online for all workshops and events at www.artsopen.com.au/ events.

Local centenarian and living treasure Peggy Shaw’s amazing watercolours will feature in a AO group exhibition at the Castlemaine Market Building.

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Newstead Open Studio Arts Trail returns Art lovers take note! The talented artists of Newstead and surrounds will be throwing open their studio doors as part of Arts Open 2022. The Newstead Open Studios Arts Trail will see 26 artists across 14 locations in and around Newstead invite you into their studios and other venues to show what they have been creating over the past year. The Newstead Open Studios Art Trail began in 2015 and since then thousands of people have made their way around the everexpanding map. It is a chance to see firsthand the inner workings of an artist’s Newstead district artists Patrick Kavanagh, Prue McAdam, Trefor Prest, studio and pick their brains about Sarah Koschak, Marcus Hotblack, Carol de Graauw, Roger McKindley, the how, what and why of their Glenn Armstrong, Belinda Prest and Diane Thompson will be among creative process. the local creatives opening their studio doors as part of the ‘Newstead This year the lineup includes Open Studios Arts Trail’. printmakers, jewellers, painters,

potters, fibre artists, photographers and sculptors. For an overview of individual artist’s work go to www.newsteadopenstudios. org or grab a copy of the Newstead Open Studios Art Trails guide at local information centres and participating venues. Visit six studios and you can enter the draw for a door prize comprised of work donated by participating artists. So keep an eye out for the red flags around town. Newstead is just 10 minutes from Castlemaine. The trail is on this Labour Day long weekend March 12, 13 and 14, and the following weekend March 19 and 20, 10am to 5pm. Visit newsteadopenstudios.org for details or check out the Newstead Open Studios Facebook or Instagram pages for all the latest happenings and updates.

Local artist opens new space tralian author Alex Miller in the international collaborative project and exhibition Now&Them in Shanghai China. “I’ve been painting the country around Castlemaine for the better part of 30 years and never tire of the rolling hills, granite outcrops, rhythms, textures and colours. It’s a beautiful, rugged, inspiring landscape which I love using as a backdrop and motif in my paintings,” Wolfe said. Michael Wolfe Art + can be found at 16 Doveton Street Castlemaine. Open 10am-4pm during Arts Open and by appointment.

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Opening Party Thursday March 10 7pm – Shedshaker Brewing Taproom Join the AO22 Artist’s Party with live performance, music, art and surprises. Castlemaine Idyll Sunday March 20 3-8pm – Lot 19 The gloriously unhinged talent quest that is Idyll is back – bigger, bolder and more bonkers. Arts Open HQ Castlemaine Market Building & Visitor Info Centre Open every day 9-5pm Maps, programs, info and sneak preview of Arts Open artist works and a very special exhibition of national living treasure, patron saint of watercolour and centenarian Peggy Shaw. Workshops and Demonstrations Sunday March 13 Hatch a Story, Catch a Story – Cartoon Session with beloved children’s book author and illustrator Trace Balla. 2-3pm – Free all ages. Book ahead for inspiring workshops with writer Samantha Bews and artist Melissa Proposch. There will also be workshops and demos with Kirsten Asche at Kika Design Studio and Gallery – The Mill and Castlemaine Press, Molly Rule and Castlemaine Clay – Lot 19. Village Square During Arts Open the good folk from Get Lost have transformed the car park in Frederick St into a chill space and outdoor cinema.

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Invasion of the ‘Australia Felix’Making the invisible visible Exploring the meta-narrative of Colonial invasion, prior to the discovery of gold

Eliza Tree is an expeditioner, artist and environmentalist living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Combining academic research with her passion for history, ecology and art in a multi-disciplinary way, Tree’s paintings revisit early contact times, before gold, revealing the extraordinary cultural landscapes and practices of First Nations, particularly from the 'Australia Felix'. Utilising text, maps and paintings, she revisits this tumultuous time, also exploring many themes from the Dark Emu debate questioning whether Indigenous culture was purely nomadic or is indeed a combination of farming, aquatic and hunter-gather lifestyle developed over the 60,000-year history. Tree expands upon ideas and documents

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A free guided tour of birdlife at Castlemaine Botanical Gardens will be held on March 31 and everyone is invited to come along. Jane Rusden, who is the convenor of the Castlemaine District branch of Birdlife, will lead the tour. “The Castlemaine Botanical Gardens has water birds and some big parrots. We will also talk about the powerful owls but won’t see them as it's not breeding season,” Jane said. "It’s a good opportunity for people to learn to identify birds that they may see in their garden. Bring your binoculars if you have some.” The gentle hour-long stroll is organised by Castlemaine Health as part of their

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Music in the Sticks is hosting the Romsey Roll, a live music event at the Romsey Skate Park on Saturday, March 19. The event will feature young artists from the Macedon Ranges including Junkyard Wizards, Sack of Flour, The Mods, Azime and Lavinia. Local food trucks will be another feature, serving up all kinds of street food to tantalise the taste buds. The event will kick-off at 12pm and end at 4pm. All ages are welcome. Tickets for Romsey Roll are $2 and can be purchased at the gate or online at: mrsc.vic.gov.au/romsey-roll FReeZA is a Victorian Government initiative that supports young Victorians to get involved in their community by planning and running drug, smoke and alcohol free music and cultural events for other young people. For details, visit: facebook.com/MacedonRangesYouth or call 5422 0333.

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Castlemaine will start the Victorian tour for ThornBird’s debut self-titled solo album. Officially launching on March 11, the album will feature already released singles Tempest, a tale of hope and regeneration, and the feel-good vibe of All The Things. ThornBird recently unveiled a new cut from the album, Bullets and Heartache, a wild west ode to love and relationship. Vikki Thorn is a seasoned Australian performer. As one third of the multi-ARIA Award winning trio The Waifs, Vikki has released eight albums and toured the world. Her solo album comes following her recent move back to Western Australia. With a handful of live shows already under her belt in WA, ThornBird and her band will be heading east for shows starting in Castlemaine on March 10 at the Theatre Royal. For tickets, visit: theatreroyalcastlemaine.oztix.com.au

“Working with Little Swallow, such a community minded business, was a delight. Everyone should go down and check this out and enjoy the great food and atmosphere,” Ms Rawlinson said. KCH runs Community Art Programs regularly, for anyone in the community interested in participating. Contact Kyneton Community House for details to join the Term 2 program – no experience is required, just enthusiasm!

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(Back from left) Little Swallow Cafe’s Daniel Richards and KCH art teacher Deita Walters with Janine Nash, Billie Brown and Robbie Wanke, (front from left) Tash Fleming, Emma Greene. Absent: Kate Healy, Geoff Hunt.

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Aquatic strategy up for comment Wednesday 16th of February was our last 'first dose' clinic for 5 - 11 year olds; soon we will start with second doses in this age group. Lead by our fantastic team of nurses, the "Pfizer Friday" Booster Clinics, for RM patients aged 16 and older will be scaled down over the coming weeks. Please call reception if you are a regular Ranges Medical patient, eligible as per current guidelines and would like to arrange your Covid-19 immunisation appointment.

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Hepburn Shire Council has released its draft Aquatics Strategy for community feedback. The strategy aims to provide a 10year priority plan to guide the future direction for aquatic facilities in the shire, including management, future aspirations, and maximising participation. Along with the future strategic direction, the draft strategy will guide infrastructure development priorities, asset renewal and upgrades, operational improvement and activation of aquatics provision throughout the shire. Read the full draft strategy along with a summarised version and have your say at: participate.hepburn.vic. gov.au/aquatics-strategy by March 18.

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Fun in the fruit fields SATURDAY MARCH 12th, 2022

Harcourt Applefest returns Harcourt Applefest is now in its 31st year. It has been held every year since 1992, celebrating the local apple harvest. This year there is much to celebrate, with bumper harvests in recent years due to backto-back La Nina weather conditions. But the people of the valley gathered every year, even during the years of the millennial drought. Everyone pitches in to stage the Applefest, which engages with about 60 diverse local This year’s Harcourt Applefest royalty, King Phillip and Queen Ruth Hay, get ready to perform their groups including regal duties at the fest that’s set for Saturday March 12. the primary school Photo: Eve Lamb and preschool, CFA volunteers, Country Women’s Associations, Harcourt Valley Landcare, Harcourt Lions Club, Harcourt Progress Association, many sole-trader orchardists, cider producers, vignerons, artists, musicians and craftspeople. The event is designed to cater for all abilities, all interests and all cultural groups. The Applefest returns to James Park this Saturday, providing an opportunity for the whole community of the valley to meet. The Victorian Government’s Regional Community Events Fund is supporting the 2022 Harcourt Applefest to help build community confidence in staging COVID-safe regional events.

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The venue for the Applefest is James Park, High Street, Harcourt. James Park is a welcoming green space with sufficient slope to provide a natural amphitheatre. Many community gatherings have been held in James Park. This community space was established in the 1970s and named for Colonel W. E James, renowned as a commander with the Australian Imperial Force in WWI. The Applefest committee has a far-sighted vision for James Park, because it hopes that the area will be enhanced by the placement of a James Park will once again be bustling for the 2022 Applefest. permanent stage and sound shell. Come along to the many stalls in the Applefest market, buy your apple pies, cider and local crafts, try your hand at the competitions, and, of course, you will have the opportunity to sample famous Harcourt apples, savour renowned wines and immerse yourself in a high-quality selection of visual arts as well as enjoying a great selection of live music on the Applefest outdoor stage.

is nestled in the beautiful Harcourt Valley just 2kms south of Harcourt. Blackjack Vineyards offers a friendly welcome and a chance to taste some excellent award winning full bodied reds made from Shiraz, Cabernet and Merlot grapes. Wine that has twice won the trophy for the ‘Best Shiraz’ at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show.

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Applefest volunteer Diana Cork has put together a 'Taste of Harcourt Hamper', which is available exclusively via pre-order when buying tickets to Applefest 2022. It includes: - Blackjack Winery Cabernet Merlot - GingerKid Ginger Beer - Goodness Flour Wholegrain Premixes - Harcourt Cider Sparkling Apple Juice and Apple Cider - Henry of Harcourt Original Cider - Larsen Smoked Salt - The Jamsmith Mulberry Jam - DMC Honey - Harcourt Valley Vineyards American Pale Ale These prepaid premium-produce hampers must be ordered online for collection from the Fruit Growers Tent from 9.30am to 2pm. Diane says the hamper, and the products in it, speak volumes about the stunning growth of Harcourt since the Applefest started. "Only one of the producers was in business 30 years ago," she says. "Look at how far Harcourt has come, with new farm gate enterprises, cellar doors, restaurants and new products, all grown and produced in Harcourt."

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Fun in the fruit fields SATURDAY MARCH 12th, 2022

Produce and Art on show

So much to see and do... CWA plays a prominent part A special feature of this year's Applefest will be the display by the Country Women's Association aimed at promoting international understanding under the auspices of Associated Country Women of the World. Harcourt CWA will also be hosting an Indigenous information service. The CWA site will encompass a rest space for mothers and little children. Hundreds of apple pies Harcourt Applefest is a great fundraiser for the local primary school, which will be selling its famous family sized apple pies. These will be eagerly snapped up. Art Show The annual Art Show and Sale is a fundraiser for the Harcourt Heritage Museum. The work of talented local artists will be on offer. The unique feature of the Art Show and Sale is that each work is an original painting, a ‘smaller’ work, limited to 40cm by 40cm. These unique artworks are always reasonably priced. Light refreshments will be available courtesy of Chewton Phoenix CWA, who will be operating from the ANA Tearooms adjacent to the Art Show. Dinosaurs at Harcourt Harcourt Applefest is known for its familyfriendly program, which includes children's

traditional children's activities such as face painting and storytelling. A special initiative for this year is an appearance of Toby the T- Rex with some dinosaur babies. James Park will be the scene of a unique dinosaur experience, usually only to be encountered in the world of fantasy. Toby the T-Rex Dinosaur will be making an appearance at around 10am – so be on site early!

patrons can relax, catch up with their neighbours and friends, listen to the onstage entertainment, and enjoy the great variety of food that will be on offer. Plenty of apples Harcourt is famed for its apples. The picturesque valley at the foot of Mount Alexander is a unique climatic and geographic niche, making it just the right place to grow crunchy, juicy, rosy apples. The apple harvest for 2022 has just commenced and you may be assured that the fruit on offer will be direct from the tree. Local produce outlets to be found at the Applefest include several who are producer participants in the Bendigo UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Harcourt artisan Paul Morris of ‘Featherdale Bespoke Jewellery’.

While you're at the Harcourt Applefest be sure to visit to Harcourt Produce and General Store and catch the latest exhibition by award-winning local landscape artist Robert Watson. The work is complemented by a new installation of handmade jewellery by Paul Morris of 'Featherdale Bespoke Jewellery' crafted from native and exotic timbers from his Harcourt North property. Harcourt Produce and General Store features a range of local pastries and fare made from fresh local ingredients and a wide array of local products and preserves produced throughout the Harcourt Valley and beyond.

Being COVID safe The Applefest committee has paid careful attention to the need to make the event COVID-safe. Social distancing will be encouraged. The committee has arranged extra umbrellas for shade under which

The people who make it happen... The Harcourt Applefest has delighted the young and young at heart for more than three decades. This fantastic community event would simply not be possible without all the hard-working volunteers behind the scenes. Here, we highlight just a few of these dedicated community members... Paul Mizzi When Paul and Vicki Mizzi arrived in Harcourt in 2004 they heard about the Harcourt Applefest and said "right kids let's get into the community". The next thing their kids were on stage! Paul works in IT and telecommunications and lends his expertise as Applefest Master of Ceremonies. Paul has lined up some amazing talent including Pure Black Music – Bendigo brother and sister duo, Em and Jimmy Black. They play a variety of covers and originals to suit every taste from rock, pop, funk, blues, soul, jazz and more! Oliver Northam will also be performing as a solo artist and as frontman of his seven-

piece folk/blues band, The Elsewheres. Ayron Teed Mrs Teed is well known internationally, regionally and locally for her work with the Country Women's Association. It is due to a lot of behind the scenes work by Ayron that the Applefest features a mother’s rest area, has stalls demonstrating various crafts, and has an Indigenous information area featuring the local Dja Dja Wurrung. Diane Dooley Diane is running the children's crafts section of the Applefest for the first time this year. Diane is a new arrival in Harcourt after moving from Maffra where she was secretary of the Maffra Agricultural Society for 20 years. For this year’s Applefest, Diane has challenged local children to produce handcrafts for display in the Fruit Growers Tent. Diane also wishes to remind people of the cookery competition that has been a feature of the Applefest for many years. Don't

forget to make your apple pie or apple muffins and your apple jams. They will be judged at 10.30am on Saturday. Ruth & Phillip Hay It is fitting that the choice of Applefest royalty for 2022 fell to two relative newcomers to Harcourt. Ruth and Phillip Hay have willingly thrown themselves into the roles of ‘Lady William’ and ‘King Jonathon’. They feel that they represent the many new residents of the valley. Ruth and Phillip say to the newcomers; "Here’s your chance – be involved". Diana Cork Diana Cork has been living and dreaming Applefest ever since last year’s successful event. Although the 2021 festival was a pareddown happening, due to COVID constraints, it saw strong sales of apple products, a happy and profitable day for local not-for-profits, record sales at the Art Show and good results for farm-gate enterprises. KN262984

EASTER FESTIVAL

I AM PROUD TO SUPPORT THE HARCOURT APPLEFEST

11am-5pm - Sunday April 17, 2022

- Live music all day - Food and beverage stalls - Children's entertainment Cost - $18

Maree Edwards MP STATE MEMBER FOR BENDIGO WEST

"Congratulations on a wonderful community event."

Federal Member for Bendigo

Tickets limited. Must be pre-purchased. NO ticket sales on the day.

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More information can be found on Facebook @Harcourt Valley Easter Festival or @harcourtvalleyevents or call Marie 0431 996 515

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PETCARE Stressed, girthy horse?

Vet clinics come together to diagnose and treat The veterinary industry is forever changing and growing to ensure it can always provide the best care for pets and their families. Two local clinics, Gisborne Veterinary Clinic and Woodend Veterinary Centre, have recently been brought together to help the teams grow and develop, while they continue to provide the best care for the Macedon Ranges and surrounding areas. With the crew growing to a total of 12 vets and 20 veterinary nurses and support staff, they will continue to provide the same compassionate care and treatment your pet needs. Together, the clinics will also be providing a gastroscope day for equine clients, which will be held on Tuesday April 5. With an amazing facility at Woodend, bookings will be required to secure a place on the day. If your horse is seeming stressed leading up to competitions, off hard feed, or seeming girthy, then contact the Gisborne Vet Clinic on 5428 2805 to book your place. The process will include an overnight stay and sedation of your horse, the gastroscope, diagnosis and treatment plan. For any further information, contact the Gisborne Veterinary Clinic on the above number.

Ferret facts

Ferrets are popular and cute pets. Here's a few ferret facts... * The are formally known as Mustella putorius furo, which basically translates to 'stinky weasel thief'. * Ferret are not rodents but related to wolverines, ermines, minks and weasels. Luckily for them through history, ferret fur coats never became a status symbol! * Ferrets sleep solidly up to 15 hours straight, in fact, at times they are impossible to wake up! * Pet ferrets steal things from you so keep your sock draw closed. * Ferrets are carnivores, which means they eat only meat. * Male ferrets are known as hobs and female ferrets are called jills, baby ferrets are kits. * About 2500 years ago, the ancient Greeks domesticated ferrets to hunt vermin.

Changes to dog and cat controls curely to their owner’s premises between the hours of sunset to sunrise and to prohibit dogs from the playing surfaces of sporting ovals in the shire. “These changes will help guide and support pet owners’ management of their pets so they can live in harmony with nature and our wider community,” said the mayor, Cr Bill Maltby. The amendments to the shire’s animal Responsible pet ownership includes caring for your pet’s management laws are welfare needs, along with registration, microchipping and adequate confinement of pet to your property. Uncontrolled dogs effective from February 24, and cats are a threat to our native wildlife. however council is advising pet owners that there will Pet owners in Mount Alexander Shire are be a grace period to allow the new rules to advised that new changes regarding dog become normal practice. and cat controls are on the way. “We understand that pet owners will Councillors voted to confine cats seneed time to adjust to this, and I’d like to

assure the community that we won’t actively be enforcing the changes immediately," Cr Maltby said. "We are looking forward to working together with our community on the gradual implementation of this, making sure there are plenty of opportunities for pet-owners to access free information to help them adapt their behaviour." Other animal controls adopted by council include the requirement for all dogs to be on-leash when being exercised on the streets and roads in the townships of Castlemaine, Maldon, Chewton and Campbells Creek. Dogs can currently be exercised at the recently constructed off-leash dog park at Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve. In the coming months, council will provide educational resources to the community to enable residents to learn how to safely and cheaply provide confinement for their cats. To find out more about the changes to animal management, visit mountalexander. vic.gov.au/Responsible_pet_ownership.

PET OF THE MONTH Cecelia, known around her favourite swimming spots and bushwalks as 'CC', loves life in the great outdoors – or on her owner's living room couch, or if the cat is on that, her owner's bed will do! CC is a huge seven-year-old with a labrador mum and a large, wolf hound type hunting dad. An 'accident' unwanted by the mum's owner, CC was saved by her current owner when a small pup and brought up to love a life of fun and exploration. CC goes on walks on a very long, strong lead attached to a neat harness, so she can dive into water for a splash and a swim without her owner following! CC has the attitude "life's fun, let's get on with it" and that's earned her our Pet of the Month title for March.

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A Journey from Education to The Wine Collective We pride ourselves on helping you look and feel beautiful at Camilla on Piper. You’ll swoon over our contemporary collection of women’s fashion, shoes and accessories whether your voluptuous glamour or petite and svelte. From stunning staples to jawdropping modern pieces our passion is to help you look magnificent.

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Owner of The Wine Collective, Leonie Stott, has a Master of Educational Studies and has spent most of her career in educational leadership. Further studies for a Master of Tourism included an analysis of the Macedon Ranges Wine Region which led to a vision to support the local winemakers with a central location to explore their wines. The iconic restaurant with its wonderful vistas and location in the region was the perfect place for visitors to explore local wines.

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- Wills & Estate Planning - Divorce & Family Law - Conveyancing & Property - Small Business Services We help families to protect their legal rights and interests by providing legal services in estate planning, property, asset protection and separation.

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At Robertson Hyetts we are lucky enough to have many great women representing our firm. From one half of our directors, many of the lawyers and support staff across all areas of law, as well as our business services team, including receptionists who greet you and answer your calls. Robertson Hyetts would not be the firm that it is today without the experience, knowledge, compassion and dedication of this wonderful group of women.

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For many years the office located on the corner of Mollison and Market street in Kyneton has been the place to go for all Insurance enquiries. The Simplex Insurance Solutions Team officially moved in 2013, took the reins, turned the office blue and have had qualified, smart, educated and highly capable women continuing to service Kyneton and the Macedon Ranges for all their Insurance needs ever since. Bec Boxshall is a long time Kyneton local who loves the region and is passionate about offering clients high levels of service and is fully backed by an entire team of professionals, ensuring that clients of Simplex Insurance Solutions have end to end service.

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Meet our local DISCOVERY • VOGUE • DEFENDER • FREEL EVOQUE DISCO An independent • SPORT • business specialising LANDER in the servicing of all • VOGU models of Land Rover FR and Range Rover vehicles. DISCOVERY • VOGUE • • VOGUE • SPORT 5429 5021• SPORTPhone: • DEFENDER 3FREELANDER Mitchell Court,• EVOQUE DISCOVERY • ROMSEY VOGUE • SPORT • DEFENDER • FREELANDER Lyn Allford Daniel Gibbs • EVOQUE DISCOVERY • VOGUE • SPORT • DE-

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Lyn Allford is the business owner of Romsey British Automotive which operates as an independent Land Rover Service workshop with clients from all over Victoria. When you bring your vehicle to Romsey Bristish Automotive you are trusting it to the care of a highly skilled team who have genuine interest in each and every model.

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There have been restaurants, hotels, nightclubs in Melbourne and since we moved to the country, The Stables. Having spent 6 years living in Greece I came to love Mediterranean cuisine and our menu has a good smattering of Greek with some Italian, French, Spanish. It’s healthy, wholesome village food of generous portions and even though the cost of produce is going up all the time, we try to keep our prices reasonable. My husband, Kosta bakes all the pizzas and I cook all the special dishes. We are fully licensed. We’re open Thursday to Sunday and Monday Public Holidays - All day food.

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Rebecca is a wife and mother of five beautiful children, and a successful business owner for the past 18 years. She established the better you brand back in 2019 with the vision of supporting women to be their best self, through an uplifting positive environment. Better You Nutrition and Blow Up Hair Bar is located in the Macedon ranges - a place where women can come to feel and look incredible just like a Queen.

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The Leviny women were truly exceptional not only for their participation in local affairs, but for their long-term interest and commitment to the Arts and Crafts Movement during the early 1900s, the establishment of the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum in 1913 and their own artistic accomplishments.

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At Kaleidoscope Therapy Services we have a dynamic team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Allied Health Assistants with a strong focus and interest in children with disabilities. Our team has recently expanded and we are excited to be able to provide more services to families in the Macedon Ranges.

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L-R Karina Reed, Kerryn Gregory, Melanie Wencel and Liana Quach. Inset: the latest teacher to join the Akari team, Jan Mayo

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With another notable year in trade, Renee & Lauren are so thankful to be running their local business in a town like Castlemaine which is not only known widely for its vibrancy and charm, but known locally for its supportive and loyal community. Renee & Lauren have been amazed and heartened by the support of not only the wonderful locals of Castlemaine and surrounds but also the strong support of other businesss within the shire. They, along with many other local business owners are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel after hanging on through some trying times and the girls are loving the feel of optimism amongst the local community. And with functions now heating up, how nice it is to again be offering the latest fashion for people to attend those special occasions which we have had on hold for such a long period of time. As a local stockist of brands such as Brooksﬁeld, Gloweave and James Harper, it has never been as easy to look the part of any occasion for the men of the town. The girls also have a wonderful mix of beautiful brands such as Toorallie, Gordon Smith, Goondiwindi Cotton and Elm which all offer that little something different for an eye-catching outﬁt. With Autumn on our doorstep new stock is arriving daily so its a perfect time to pop in to see the new season fashion. As the weather starts to cool down be sure to come in and take a look at their extensive range of wool knitwear that they are renowned for, including the ever-popular Toorallie merino jeans! With their website up and running, a quick jump online will give you an insight into the vast range of product Lauren & Renee stock at their physical store at Mostyn street. They are continually updating and adding product so be sure to check out www.menslandcastlemaine.com.au for all of your clothing and accessories needs. Also a quick follow and like on their social media pages will ensure you never miss a sale or special

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This classic 70s cottage in the heart of Wesley Hill features spacious open plan living, gas heating, air-conditioning, north facing deck and a large garage/ workshop. Slightly undulating, the land has subdivision potential (STCA).

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $695,000 Land 1,419 sqm approx Carole Lenander 0401 472 346

300 Maldon Shelbourne Road Maldon Cast your eyes across the vineyard of this wonderful property for picturesque views. Consisting of 3 separate dwellings; the main residence, guest house and a western style saloon/bar. Features include 10 acres of established grapevines and 2 large dams.

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $1,395,000 Land 32.69 ha approx Leah Panos 0466 878 214

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117A Duke Street Castlemaine

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An elegant Edwardian style residence delivering outstanding family versatility and space. Offering multiple living/ dining spaces, an entertainer’s kitchen, slow combustion heating and ducted aircon.

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointmnet Price $975,000 Land 4,856 sqm approx Leah Panos 0466 878 214

35 Stuart Drive Woodend Set on a corner allotment this brick veneer home takes advantage of its northerly orientation & provides comfortable living with gas ducted heating, well maintained gardens & large shed, minutes of Woodend township.

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $775,000 - $825,000 Land 788 sqm approx Terry Gibson 0488 003 920

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94 Allans Road Maldon

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The Sherrif’s Residence c1854

The Sheriff's Residence circa 1854 is an exemplary example of a Georgian style solid brick home. On (approx.) 3645m2 in the heart of Castlemaine, this historically significant property is on the market for the first time in 47 years. A rare find, the Sheriff's Residence played a crucial role in the formation of Castlemaine and its rich history paved in gold. The historic residence features a central split-level hall with generous high ceilings, north-facing formal living (sheriff's office), built-in bookcases, timber mantle with cast iron fireplace, and the original office entrance. The main bedroom is the essence of romance, with vistas of the garden captured through a pair of arch casement windows and an original fireplace with trompe l'oeil marble detailing. Off the

central hall are two generous bedrooms with original fireplaces and views overlooking the grounds and a study or potential fourth bedroom with cove ceiling and french casement windows. The hallway opens into a second sitting room with solid fuel heating and a skylight. Glass french doors into the dining room with additional french doors onto the east-facing terrace. The southfacing galley style kitchen includes a Miele gas cooktop, oven and dishwasher, timber benchtop and views onto Campbells Creek. The bathroom features a shower over a clawfoot bath and a separate toilet. Period features include noteworthy Georgian- tyle sash windows, trompe l'oeil marble detailing on two fireplaces, timber floorboards, a cove ceiling in dining and raked ceilings in the sitting room, bathroom,

kitchen and third bedroom. An original shingle roof is visible under the eaves and verandah, protected by a corrugated roof. Updates include a wall heater in the main bedroom and dining room and a split system in the dining room. Framed by magnificent ancient river red gums and silver poplars, the generous private grounds include two street frontages, a carport, and a garage. Walking distance

Agent: Contact:

1 Camp Crescent, Castlemaine This property is to be offered for sale by a set date (unless sold before). All offers must be submitted in writing by 4pm Monday March 21, 2022 Cantwell Property Castlemaine Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

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to the retail and restaurants of Castlemaine, The Sheriff's Residence, with its rich heritage and Georgian aesthetic, is the essence of country romance. This property is to be offered for sale by a set date (unless sold before). All offers must be submitted in writing by 4pm Monday March 21, 2022.

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The Stage 10 & 11 release brings with it a diversity of lots ranging from 279sqm to 990sqm, so you will have no trouble in ﬁnding land to build your dream home. There are several premium locations overlooking lush parklands and corner lots offering an opportunity to build a unique

home. Perfect for individuals, couples and families that love the great outdoors, you will have access to cycling trails, parklands and direct access to the train station. With a mix of amenities and nature at your doorstep, you will feel truly part of our beautiful neighbourhood.

Get in early - contact one of our agents today www.kynetononriverside.com.au

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t: 5472 1133 cantwellproperty.com.au 275 Barker Street, Castlemaine

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The Property Market Returns To A New ‘Normal’ With the remnants of Covid restrictions largely disappearing in February, for the first time in two years, life as we knew it is back – sort of. Festivals and events in the Macedon Ranges and surrounds are resuming, hospitality is recovering (despite acute staff shortages) and travel to holiday destinations is back. It is definitely a welcome relief to finally feel that life is back to normaility. As expected, with Covid restrictions almost a thing of the past, we are also seeing a return to a more ‘normal’ market. Whilst two years living with a pandemic had quite an extreme impact, we are now witnessing a far more predictable buying and selling environment. Demand is still high and as expected, with more properties now available post the summer holidays, the market is certainly becoming more balanced and less frantic. One of the silver linings of the Covid experience has been how we transact property. There is far more flexibility in how we sell and the predominantly one size fits all approach of selling methods has changed for good. For example, auctions are held

at varying times through the week, with virtual auctions likely to have a permanent place and campaigns now vary in length given the immediacy of information via the internet to large pools of buyers. Advertised private sales, ‘off market’ sales (essentially created via internal buyer matching systems to ﬁnd qualiﬁed buyers without conventional advertising) as well as expression of interest campaigns have changed our selling landscape. Consequently, list to sell ratios, days on market and auction results are less relied on as a barometer of what’s actually occurring in the market than they have been in previous years.

EPR $1,500,000

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6,6556 sqm (1.6 acres)

145 Potts Road, Taradale

For Sale

'Illalangi'

EPR $1,000,000 - $1,100,000

Meaning "place on the hill", there is a real sense of arrival as you enter along the sweeping driveway up to the home which is set well back from Potts Road and the land rolls down to the east with tranquil rural vistas. Positioned on 4.9 hectares (12 acres approx.) the land is a combination of open ﬁelds and thinly treed bushland which serves as a wildlife corridor through the property. It is a secluded natures delight, bordered by gums and wattles and graced with 4 manageable stock paddocks.

4.9h ha (12 acres)

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

broadhurstproperty.com.au

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For Sale

Behind the elegant, Federation inspired exterior, the interior beautifully blends the modern with the classic to give this stunning home a sense of provenance, and a raked ceiling adds lofty volume to the living area. The white-hued kitchen takes its place as the entertaining hub, while a return verandah and a decked alfresco area add light and momentum between indoors and outdoors, allowing for intimate gatherings all year round.

Robert Broadhurst

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15 Wallaby Jack Road, Trentham

If you are considering taking the next step in your property journey, please feel free to reach out — we are here to assist.

Though the cooler months (largely winter) were traditionally viewed as a time not to sell, compared to spring, we have found in the last couple of years that seasonal selling is no longer a big deal. The market is now more responsive to the ebbs and ﬂows of supply/demand on a month-to-month basis, with activity more in tune with the volume of properties on offer. But in essence the best time to buy or sell is always when you are ready!

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Buying and selling real estate is invariably a long term decision so be careful not to over analyse or predict what is around the corner. This has never been highlighted better than the last couple of years with economists predicting 10-30% falls in property values post Covid when the opposite was true.

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99 High Street, Taradale

First Home Buyers and Investors!

SOLD $990,000

For Sale

EPR $440,000 - $480,000

Comfortable and well appointed, this attractive brick Victorian with a 1930s twist, could be the ideal weekender or the first home you’ve been looking for. The charming double door entrance transports you to a bygone era. The cosy family room with roaring wood combustion heater, seamlessly flows into the light and bright kitchen/meals area, all with Tasmania hardwood tongue and groove flooring. A central family bathroom has a separate shower and bath. The 2 main bedrooms have built in robes and the 3rd bedroom could be adapted to a home office or studio.

593 sqm

AUCTION THIS WEDNESDAY AT 12 NOON

41 Hamilton Street Gisborne Rewrite History

Auction

Wednesday 9 Mar at 12.00pm EPR $1,000,000 - $1,100,000

Rare Corner Development Opportunity

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

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

945 sqm

SOLD $760,000

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to restore and repurpose a historic property just 45 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. This iconic Edwardian building and timber stables is on a large landholding in the centre of thriving Gisborne. Currently used for trade sales and storage, the property offers unlimited potential as ofﬁces, medical, gallery, hospitality with outdoor seating, retail, childcare or as a grand residence.

Auction

2,0008 sqm

41 Lauriston Street, Malmsbury

Lifestyle Acreage on the Edge of Town

For Sale

EPR $700,000 - $770,000

Within walking distance of Malmsbury village and set on 1.17Ha (almost 3 acres), this 1980s brick veneer home is on manageable, picturesque land. The home has a northern sunny aspect featuring 3 bedrooms (all with BIRs), 2 bathrooms, generous kitchen, living and dining spaces. There is an immense garden, bore and 3 rainwater tanks, garage with power, woodshed, chicken yard, well fenced accompanying paddocks and ready made stock yards for the easy movement of animals.

1.177 ha

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

broadhurstproperty.com.au

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7 Templeton Street, Woodend

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Room for everyone

Situated in the peaceful hamlet of Tylden, nestled within total privacy, yet within 10 minutes drive to Woodend, Kyneton and Trentham with public transport and school buses passing the front gate, this home has five extremely large bedrooms, three large living areas and a generous sized hobby room or well suited to work from home room in generous office spaces away from the main living area. Unique and inviting, with a visually captivating interior, immense character and utterly irresistible. If you are looking for a slice of the country, this home has it all. The thoughtfully considered floor plan invites the family to spend quality time together while also providing each member their own space. The house boasts a magnificent large open plan kitchen dining lounge area kept cosy with a Jindara wood heater, 900 mm electric oven with gas hotplates, dishwasher and reverse cycle air conditioner. External features of the home include a magnificent all season garden bursting with colour all year round including an abundance of fruit trees and a well established veggie patch. This is complemented by a fully fenced and lit, artificial grass tennis court, a large shed (approx.) 6m x 15m, along with other shedding and glasshouse. Car accommodation has 16 power points and concrete floor. Clean, sparkling bore water is an added bonus, along with a 3Kw solar system with 16 panels.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Large, spacious family home set on 8409m2 (approx.) 11 Trentham Road, Tylden ESR $1,400,000 - $1,500,000 Raine & Horne Woodend Cherie Graf 0407 823 686

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Romsey 401 Black Range Road

“Lauralyn Park” - 16 Ha (40 Acres) A Premier Inner Country Equestrian/Thoroughbred Property. Lauralyn Park presents a rare opportunity to secure one of the best medium size equine properties in the foothills of the beautiful Macedon Ranges, only 41 kms (35 minutes) from Melbourne Airport or 63 kms (55 mins) from Melbourne CBD. The outstanding equine facilities include a very impressive new stable complex featuring 13 large rubber lined boxes with automatic water and Jarrah exteriors, wash bay and tack room, a new roofed eight horse Ezywalker with rubber floors, a large rubber lined round yard, 10 paddocks with excellent pastures sown to clovers and Italian rye grass, and automatic watering systems, safe horse mesh fully electrified fencing, 5 day/foaling yards, and 6 shelters 6m x 8m.

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For Sale By expressions of interest closing 31 March - View by appointment John Keating 0419 880 444 or Peter Wood 0408 866 774

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Land, lots of land

Property: This long held family home built in 1963 is offered for sale on a large, level, leafy garden. The three bedroom original brick home features a traditional floor plan, large lounge with air conditioner, fireplace/gas heating and a sunny kitchen-dining with gas cooking. There is a central bathroom, laundry, and a large covered rear patio-verandah. A large 11mx10m garage-

workshop offers a work area and car storage too. Well positioned for potential development/subdivision (STCA). The property is zoned General Residential with all services connected and a 66m wide street frontage, one kilometre from the shopping centre of town.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

1908m2 (0.47 acre) of land with original 1963 cream brick home 1 Railway Avenue, Castlemaine $895,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811

www.keoghrealestate.com 21 HARGRAVES STREET CASTLEMAINE M: 0400 221 248 P: 5472 1248

1950’S BRICK HOME

- 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 2 Car Garage/workshop - Large 1013sqm allotment - Located 4 minutes drive to Castlemaine CBD - Close to Campbells Creek Primary School

$599,000 - $635,000

13 Market Street, Fryerstown

LIFESTYLE PROPERTY

$695,000 - $715,000

- 4 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 1 Living space - Approx 1.5 acre allotment - Located peacefully in heart of Fryerstown - Adjoining crown land at the rear.

18 Panmure Street, Newstead $525,000 QUIET LIVING IN HEART OF TOWN Situated in the heart of Newstead is this low maintenance two bedroom unit. Comprising of a modern kitchen with electric wall oven and hotplates, overlooking open plan living and dining. The first bedroom has a walk-in robe and the second bedroom has built-in robes. There is a european laundry and a spacious bathroom with linen cupboard for extra storage. The unit includes timber vinyl flooring, carpeted throughout lounge and bedrooms plus a split system to keep you comfortable all year round. External features include single carport, rose bushes, small front and rear yard with verandahs to sit and relax. This charming light-filled unit is ideal for those searching for quiet country living within walking distance to the local milk-bar and Cafes, whilst only being a 10 minute drive to Castlemaine. KN263215

123 Main Road, Campbells Creek

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INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

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Campbells Creek

$865,000

11 Eleanor Drive

SENSATIONAL MODERN HOME WITH ESTABLISHED LEAFY GARDENS

4A2B 2C

A modern classic, this elegant home has sensational appeal and is truly an entertainers dream. Positioned on a large leafy garden of 1,767m2 (0.44 acre) in the peaceful Eleanor Drive neighborhood - the property is an easy stroll to the Campbells Creek school, pub/ store and local bush-lands. The home features a sealed driveway and double garage with direct access, a garden courtyard entry that leads to a luxurious lounge room with a conservatory style design, built-in cabinetry, air conditioning and stylish new ﬁnishes. There are 4 bedrooms with robes - main with ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, new kitchen features double Westinghouse ovens, double dishwashers, and a large family room with dining area, wood ﬁre and large glassed doors that open to an extensive covered alfresco patio area. Vine covered pergolas wrap around the side of the home and a beautiful leafy garden aspect is enjoyed from the indoors of the home.

Castlemaine

$739,000

13 Wimble Street CHARMING AND SPACIOUS ART DECO ON WIMBLE STREET Leafy grounds, studio and a great locale!

3A1B 2C

On Wimble Street with a north facing rear with leafy, private gardens, this Art Deco Stucco home features generous spaces, original features and great character. Behind a treed entry, the home has a patio entrance, vestibule, 3 double bedrooms and a study, large lounge with open ﬁreplace and air conditioning, updated bathroom, updated kitchen with dining area, laundry and rear entry that adjoins a verandah-deck. The home has ducted gas heating, polished ﬂoor boards and original ceilings. The rear garden features a large deciduous shade tree, a workshop and 2 roomed studio with verandah - perfect for projects, creating or a work from home space. The property is fenced and has side shared driveway access. In a great part of town, the Botanical Gardens, North Primary School and Mt Alexander Golf course are all an easy few blocks stroll.

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

$895,000

1 Railway Avenue LAND, LOTS OF LAND - 1,908m2 (0.47 acre) WITH ORIGINAL 1963 CREAM BRICK HOME

3A1B 2C

This long held family home built in 1963 is offered for sale on a large, level, leafy garden. The 3 bedroom original brick home features a traditional ﬂoor plan, large lounge with air conditioner, ﬁreplace/gas heating and a sunny kitchen-dining with gas cooking. There is a central bathroom, laundry, and a large covered rear patio-verandah. A large 11mx10m garage-workshop offers a work area and car storage too. - Well positioned for potential development/subdivision STCA; - Level land zoned General Residential with all services connected and a 66m wide Street frontage; - Fruit, shade trees and original workshop; - 1km from the shopping centre of town.

NIMROD COTTAGE circa 1800s ON BEAUTIFUL TEMPLETON STREET

Stuart Hassett

Property Manager 0417 737 660

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

2A1B 2C

Historic Nimrod Cottage is one of a handful of origi ck miners cottages positioned on tree lined Templeton Street Th ramed by a picket fence and leafy gardens on a Enjoyed by the current owner for 16 years a ondition and offers great character and ndah entry, rear verandah with pergola-outd ground stone cellar. The home has 2 double bedrooms, ood ﬁre, polished timber ﬂoors, and dine-in timber kitchen with ead oven. There is a bathroom, laundry and toilet. The gardens offer a p space with room to extend or enhance, plus there is great shade from numerous deciduous and fruit trees. Nimrod is a special cottage, in a special locale that offers the shopping hub of town an easy 750m stroll away.

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Narelle Waller Director

Rob Waller Director

Brett Tweed Sales

Maldon

Blasi Mulholland

Property Consultant 0417 311 733

Tori Parsons

Property Manager

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Catrina Weiss Asset Manager

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NOW RELEASED Stages 10 Village Green Release & Stage 11 Postmaster Release Prices beginning from $319,000

• Lovely children’s playgrounds • Walking and cycling tracks • Easy access to public transport • Acres of riverside parkland • Future bridge access across the Campaspe River giving easy access to town and education precinct • Excellent building guidelines to give the area a feel of old Kyneton

Rick Lander 0408 571 485

Released Monday 7 on th March and is sel ling fast!

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| Matthew Bourke 0448 271 880

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

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Jodie Alcaraz 0448 852 803 | Judith Stevens 0407 922 108 5422 3325 5427 1222 5428 8633

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Musical delight Jean and Maurice Sanders, Kyneton We have just had the pleasure of attending the Kyneton Theatre Company’s production of Mamma Mia! What a wonderful show and a great antidote to the past two years. Beautiful singing and acting, professional directing and so full of fun and musical delight. As good as any performance on the big stage! Congratulations to everyone.

Worsening the problem Chris Hooper, Castlemaine We have floods, drought, extreme temperatures, fires and the ice caps are melting at a great pace with polar bears starving due to that. This is due to climate change yet we insist on building large houses with black roofs that will absorb more heat. All requiring more energy and resources. We're addicted to large (very large) petrol fuelled cars and air travel for transport which contributes to climate change. It's been announced a second runway is to be built at Tullamarine, which will allow some 23 million more passengers and 136,000 extra flights a year. That's enormous. Didn't we learn anything from the pandemic when travel was restricted? Greenhouse emissions dropped partially due to less air traffic. Now the travel sections of newspapers are back and people are talking about travel like everything is okay. I can't believe it. Travel means burning fossil fuels. We need alternative fuels and just have to bite

the bullet and accept our rampant travelling and touring has to stop. Do we continue because economies depend on it, in the meantime worsening this enormous problem? Trying to go to Mars won't help, we won't have time to work out how to survive there. This is happening now and very quickly.

Taken seriously Rob Mitchell, Federal Member for McEwen In response to Glenda Fisher ('How different would it be', Opinions, February 22), I want to reassure your readers that I take very seriously the concerns of all residents of the McEwen electorate, including those in Woodend, which has been once again included. For clarification, Woodend was reincluded into McEwen in July 2021 after being redistributed to the seat of Bendigo in 2013. While the new boundaries of electoral divisions are in place from July 26, 2021, elections will not be contested on these new electoral divisions until a writ is issued for a general election following the expiry or dissolution of the House of Representatives. Since the boundary change I have had numerous meetings with residents and groups, attended Australia Day this year and have held local listening posts. I have been very actively fighting to address the telecommunications issues in Woodend as the result of the Morrison Government's failure to invest in modern telecommunication services. Late last year in conjunction with COSBOA I worked and promoted #golocalfirst

in Woodend as well. I appreciate that I may not be the candidate of your choice, however, I am always available to residents in our communities through email, phone or social media and I will continue to put our community first.

The 'new normal' M Mack, Bendigo It seems Labor MPs are ducking for cover re. the shocking 2022 duck season decision: a three-month shoot, despite continuing decline in duck numbers. The government says it followed the advice of the Game Management Authority but omits to mention that the leading lights at GMA are duck shooters themselves. GMA has been under a cloud ever since an independent review in 2017 raised serious concerns about its conflicts of interest. The GMA says it followed the advice of two scientists – Professors Klaassen and Kingsford – who stated that small changes to season length made little difference to the bird toll. This is a misleading half-truth. The professors went on to say that the season must be drastically shortened to make a difference. However it seems GMA wasn’t listening to that second part. GMA has used our taxes to commission a computer model for season settings, based on a full three-month duck-shoot every year. GMA ignores the damage this does to regional families and businesses. Rural folk distraught at the prospect of living among gunshot for a quarter of the year should realise that unfortunately this is likely to be the 'new normal'. What a brilliant policy coup by the shooter-bureaucrats who advise government.

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. Which Federal electorate does Kyneton belong to? 2. What event did Lancefield Park host after on March 5 after a two-year break? 3. Where does artist and children’s book illustrator Liz Duthie call home? 4. Which local town will Normie Rowe return to for an ‘Under the Stars’ gig?

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5. What type of event is Budburst?

General knowledge (1 point)

6. Antoine Dupont is known for what sport? (Bonus point: which country does he represent?) 7. What year was the film Grease released in Australia? 8. What is the capital city of New Zealand? 9. Which singer is known for delivering the following the song titles: It’s not Unusual, What’s New Pussycat?, She’s a Lady, and, If I Only Knew?

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10. What is CAPTCHA an acronym for?

TODAY’S CROSSWORD NO. 8997

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The annual Woodend Lions Art Show is on this coming Labour Day long weekend, March 12-14, in the St Ambrose Hall, Templeton Street, Woodend. Artist Helen Cottle has donated a beautiful impression of the Woodend Village as a raffle prize. It will be keenly sought after. Works in the show are in oil, acrylic, watercolour, photography and a wide range of other media. There are generous prizes for each category with the judges this year being Llael McDonald, a

well-respected artist, and Jill Rivers, a significant contributor to the art scene. The show in recent years has included established exhibitors as well as attracting vibrant new artists. Combined, the range of works on display has something for everyone, well worth a visit sometime over the long weekend. Many works are sold in the initial hours of the show as they are stunning and attractively priced. They are all originals.

Duck season causes outrage Despite increasing numbers of Victorians demanding an end to it, another recreational native bird shoot has been approved in Victoria, causing outrage around the state. Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting says the season's announcement seems a “pretty gutless” attempt to keep the unpopular announcement under the radar. The bird shoot will start March 16 and

run for “three long months”. Many shooting areas are near family homes, and most are near other recreational users. “The Andrews government has again shown it is more concerned with a minority group of bird shooters, than regional residents and businesses,” a spokesperson for RVOTDS said. “No social / economic impact studies have ever been done on anyone other than a small group of shooters.

"No cost-benefit analysis has been done to account for the cost to Victorians of compliance monitoring, or lost tourism, of stock being sent through fences or the inability to work from home because of shooting. “We challenge Mr Andrews to bring his family to stay by a waterway in regional Victoria between March 16 and June 13. It’s time he experienced the carnage he condones.”

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Daughter-dad duo Freya and Tom McGowan will be performing at the Kyneton Farmers Market on Saturday.

Put Kyneton Farmers Market on your list of fun long weekend plans. Autumn is a most loved season by home cooks in the Macedon Ranges. Take your time to wander through over 55 stalls of the freshest local produce, meats, handmade preserves, cheese, wine and gin. Autumn celebrations mean free stuff too! The music highlight of the day is daughter-dad duo Freya and Tom McGowan. Freya is a student of Ballarat Centre for Music and the Arts. She has been performing with her dad since the age of six. When she was a baby, Tom says she would only go to sleep listening to the music of Marianne Faithful! Young musicians and singers will be inspired by Freya who is just turning 12. For a sneak preview @freyaandtommcgowanmusic and don’t miss Freya YouTubes by BCMA. Heaps of autumn colour and fun is to be found in the Makers Market Section too. On the upper terrace of the market you will meet artists and makers who specialise in pottery, jewellery, art and handmade items. New local artist Evie Dora has a special project she needs help with. Inspired

by autumn, Evie aims to complete an interactive painting with the help of shoppers by the close of the market at 1pm. You will find her in the Makers Market. There will be a large piece of canvas for people of any age to add their own colour contribution to the canvas. Non-toxic paint will be used for everyone's benefit. Evie is a totally self-taught artist and hopes that even people scared of painting will give it a crack. Evie’s painting style is described as Expressionism with comic book touches. Feelings are important to Evie and shine through in her pet portrait commission work of dogs and horses. Her previous work called Resilience at Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne started her passion for the colour and feeling to be found in food markets. Instagram @ evie.d.123 Start your weekend with music, fun and food! Do something you have never done before – Public Painting with Evie. And bring your dog! Enjoy weekend vibes and know that your local shopping makes a difference and supports our regional farms, orchards, dairies and artisan producers. Kyneton Farmers Market, Saturday March 12, 8.30am – 1pm.

Virus detected in northern Victoria

Japanese encephalitis virus has now been confirmed as the cause of death of piglets at three separate pig farms in Victoria’s north: one in the Loddon Shire, one in the Campaspe Shire and one in the Wangaratta Shire. The mosquito-borne zoonotic disease, which was previously considered exotic to Australia, has also been confirmed in piggeries in New South Wales and Queensland. Agriculture Victoria has established an incident management team with staff on the ground to conduct surveillance activities and to provide information and advice to farmers. Chief veterinary officer Dr Graeme Cooke said since the first positive detection last week, Victorian farmers had made contact with Agriculture Victoria and submitted samples for testing. “Japanese encephalitis virus causes reproductive failure in pigs, primarily through stillbirths and piglets that may show signs of central nervous system disease,” Dr Cooke said. “Japanese encephalitis can be transmitted to humans through infected mosquitoes and in rare cases can cause encephalitis – a central nervous system disease that can be life threatening – so we are working closely with the Department of Health to understand the implications and to communicate to farmers how they can reduce the risk of human exposure. “Infection is not spread directly from pigs to people and there is no risk to humans from eating pig meat.” Agriculture Victoria is also encouraging horse owners to take steps to protect their horses as they are also susceptible to Japanese encephalitis if bitten by infected mosquitoes. Dr Cooke encouraged animal owners to report any cases of unexplained pig deaths, especially piglets, or unexplained horse illnesses, to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888, to your local vet or to Agriculture Victoria animal health staff. For details visit: agriculture.vic.gov.au

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CLIFFORD - Joanne “Stella”

Marion Rennie (nee Fenton)

MOUNT GRANITE MEMORIALS

Marion left us peacefully on 5th March 2022, the day of her 93rd birthday.

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WADDINGTON (Evans) Marc, Bec and big brothers Kale and Tate are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of

Cherished and devoted daughter of Don (dec) and Marie. Loved and loving sister to Kym and Karen and dearest niece and goddaughter of Angela. Beloved by many others both family and friends. You loved the ocean, how big and beautiful. Just like your smile, just like you. Details of funeral service to follow in Herald Sun

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Jean Cunningham Dearly beloved wife of David, mother of George and Charlotte and grandmother of Camilla, Arthur and Jean. Died peacefully on 25 February 2022, aged 72. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held in the Old Goods Shed, 21 Kennedy St, Castlemaine from 2.00 pm on Thursday 10 March, to which all her friends are invited. In lieu of ﬂowers, please consider a donation in memory of Jean to the Castlemaine State Festival.

A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mrs Marion Rennie will be held in the Uniting Church, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine on Tuesday (March 15) commencing at 11.00am. Following refreshments, the cortege will leave the church for the Bendigo Crematorium. If you wish to join us at the service via livestream please see Marion’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.

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Monday 28th February 2022 at Maldon Hospital aged 90 years. Loved and loving wife of the late Raymond William Snell and the late Lionel Frank Ingleby Hawkins, of Melbourne. She leaves a beloved daughter and will be missed by her extended family and by her wide circle of friends. Private family service. No ﬂowers but donations if desired to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

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Who we're looking for We are looking for a Mental Health Professional to support small businesses across the region affected by recent events including storms, fires and the pandemic. You will be comfortable providing training to small groups, delivering workshops online and in person, and working with affected business owners to provide 1:1 mental health support and referrals to relevant services including financial counselling, business advisors and psychosocial supports. You’ll enjoy meeting with stakeholders, business owners and industry leaders as you build relationships throughout the region. You will be part of an innovative and supportive state-wide team of mental health clinicians/consultants. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

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Jeannette Hawkins (nee Hallifax)

Part-time (4 days) Funding to 30 March 2023 $85k - $95k p.a + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

Contact our friendly staff Kyneton 5422 1488 | Castlemaine 5472 1788

Bereavement Thanks MCDONALD - Donald Don’s family would like to convey our heartfelt thanks to all for their sympathy, friendship and compassion at the loss of our dear Dad. We appreciated the phone calls, messages, cards and ﬂowers. To those who attended the funeral and to our extended family for your love and support – we sincerely thank you. We express our gratitude to Royal Freemasons-Kangaroo Flat, Dr Tom Dewar, District Nursing and the Mount Alexander Shire home care team for their care and friendship shown to Don. To Thomspon Family Funerals for their guidance and support and enabling us to honour Dad by facilitating his last family drive. Please accept this as our sincere thanks to all. Maree, Tricia and Christine KN263253/L

Degree level qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Nursing or related fields Familiarity with the challenges and rewards of small business. You will conduct regular meetings via face to face and a virtual setting. Through the development of webinars & workshops showcasing relevant wellbeing topics, you will provide a combination of direct support to members and referrals to internal and external service providers based on the assessed needs while increasing knowledge and capacity regarding mental health in the region. What you'll be doing You will develop links with other regional services, provide mental health promotion information and events, offer individual support to clients, and general wellbeing advice to bigger employers and community organisations. Ideally, you will have a small business background which will assist you to support business owners who are experiencing an impact on their mental health and wellbeing. What we offer EACH offers all staff benefits by offering Not for Profit Salary Packaging, a flexible workplace strategy, opportunities to grow and develop and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program. Next steps To learn more and ‘Apply’ visit the EACH careers page. https://www.each.com.au/careers/ For more information about the position, please contact: Jen Murray - Team Leader: Jen.Murray@each.com.au or 0448 917 753

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CANOBIE - ODGERS Julie & Mark (grandparents) together with June & Gilbert (great grandparents) are delighted with the safe arrival of Sailor Valentine born on 28.2.2022 to Jessica & Rainer. A beautiful little brother for Raphael August.

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Tenders M1605-2022 Small Town Streetscapes – Chewton Closing Date: 2.00pm, Friday 1 April 2022 M1634-2022 Maldon Streetscape Roadworks Closing Date: 2.00pm, Tuesday 29 March 2022 Submissions are invited for the above contracts. Documentation can be downloaded by visiting Council's website under ‘Tenders and Quotations’. Please direct enquiries to Andrea O’Grady, Procurement Coordinator, on (03) 5471 1724. Darren Fuzzard, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer KN263198/L

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The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) nor more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Romsey Mechanics Institute Reserve for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on 31st March 2022. 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 the Secretary, Kathy Lakey on 0419 644 688..

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Kyneton races Ethan Brown took riding honours at Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club’s meeting on Thursday. Brown’s winners were Smart Mozzie, Rock of Kryptonite and Come Set, in successive races. Most of the winners were well in the market. The exception was $61 chance Seven’o’kevin, ridden by Neil Farley for Echuca trainers Michael Cornish and Donna Gaskin. In Seven’o’kevin’s race, the dividend for selecting the first four across the line was $37,526.80. The next race meeting at Kyneton is on Thursday, March 17.

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Pony club place getters Tahlia Tobin, Issy Fraser and Lucy Tobin are pictured at the Glenlyon Horse Trials last Sunday. Tahlia placed first overall in Grade 2 and Lucy placed fifth overall in Grade 4, representing the Kyneton Pony Club.

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Lancefield women’s Dorothy Hayes winner, Sheena Carter. Open Tournament Lancefield Ladies Open Tournament on Thursday required a countback to determine the champion. Lisa Caines fired an 88 off the stick to edge out prolific winner Cheryle Anderson (Kilmore). B-grade scratch: Irene Davey (Seymour) 96. Jenny Hartley (Romsey) was A-grade handicap winner with a nett 73, with Jenny Coleman (Marysville) best in B-grade with 72.. The C-grade stableford went to Penny Britton (Yea) from Margaret Larkins (Goonawarra). Veterans: Florence Meyer (Lancefield) 72. Dalhousie district clubs are now in full swing with tournaments, and the club thanked and commend all who turned out in extreme heat conditions. It was pleasing to see so many new players who had never tackled the course before. ‘Jackpots’ was a new Lancefield innovation, very well received, with first prize of $320 going to Jen Le Cerf (Clifton Spring), second of $150 to Woodend’s Val Chard, and third of $80 to Cheryl Price (Goonawarra). Next ‘Jackpots’ in October. NOTE: Lancefield Open events take place on March 12, 13 and 14. See entry form on club website. Lancefield The final of Lancefield women’s Dorothy Hayes match play event last week went down to the 18th hole.

Sheena Carter defeated Kaylene Richmond 1up. The men’s match play champion for 2022 is Todd Lambert, with a 1up margin over David Mannix on Saturday. The monthly medal winner was Jason Byron with 81-12-69, on a countback from Bary Brennan 83-14-69.. Twilight (10 holes): Mark Cruise (19) 22 points. Legends: Jason Byron (11) 37 points from Mark Cruise (21) 33. Castlemaine Castlemaine’s monthly medal event was played on Saturday, with leading scores in each grade as follows: A: Jason Cordy 77-3-74, from Jeremey Bottomley 82-7-75; B: Garry Hutchins 89-17-72, from Martin Cross 89-16-73; C: Brad Sturgess 90-19-71 (medal winner), from Malcolm McKellar 100-26-74.

three-ball stableford was played with visitors from near and far. A Rosanna/Kyneton trio topped A-grade with 81 points from a Kyneton/Trentham 2 team, and the Kyneton 2 team won Bgrade with 79, from a Yea/Queens Park/ Trentham combination. Wednesday par 3: Noel Alldis shone with 71-10-61, from John Chandler 80-1466.

Kyneton’s Monthly Medal winner David Pilcher. Kyneton The first round of Kyneton’s held over 2021 championships took place on Saturday. The day’s A-grade winner was Mat Hodgkiss 77-8-69 from Jason McClure 80-8-72, David Pilcher starred to clinch the monthly medal and top B-grade with 8217-65, from Anthony DiBella 82-12-70, with Neil Watts 91-20-71 heading C-grade from Jing Biscoco 95-21-74 (also super pin) . The ladies winner was Denise Murphy 93-14-79. Last Tuesday was the women’s Irish

Mount Macedon Golf Club’s Trevor Toholka with his Steelcon Mug of the Month. Mount Macedon Despite predicted rain there was an excellent turnout for the GREAT Gisborne Gazette Golf Gala 4BBB stableford at Mount Macedon on Saturday. Winners David Watt and Darren Mantynen scored multiple birdies to finish with 49 points, two clear of father/son pairing Tony and Jack Carter. There were 18 enthusiastic novice ladies at the third Get Into Golf@MMGC sessions on Sunday.

Groups spent 90 minutes improving chipping and putting, and driving and chipping to the green are on the agenda next week. The course continues to hold up well, and 16 competed for the Steelcon Concrete March ‘Mug of the Month’ on Wednesday. Trevor Toholka was the winner with 41 stableford points from a 29 handicap; his second mug in two months. A-grade want to John 'Shooter' Dawson (12) with 38 points. Romsey Softer fairways after the overnight downpour meant the ‘mark, lift and replace’ rule came in for Romsey’s four ball aggregate stableford on Saturday. A very tight finished ensured, with Shannon Wright (8) and Brad Klaaysen (10) carding a combined 72 points to edge out Toby Clement (22) and Pat Chisholm (13) on a countback, with Mal Mottram and Steve Wilkins a point behind. Brad and Mal were NTPs. Darlene Baker (17) and Jenny Hartley (19) had 29 points on Wednesday to earn a place in the Doris Chambers foursomes final later in the year. Despite the very hot conditions at Lancefield women’s annual open tournament on Thursday the Romsey reps had a good time, with Jenny’s Hartley’s net 73 taking out the A-grade award. Trentham Trentham’s monthly medal on Saturday went to A-grader Liam Murray with a fine 75-10-65 before conditions deteriorated. Jim Dickson was best in B-grade with 83-14-69, and C-grade went to Dave Ridington 89-21-68. March midweek medal: Mark Fisher 74-9-65. Woodend Mark Moxley made good use of his handicap to shoot 93-31-62 and take out Woodend’s monthly medal on Saturday. Next best were G. Richardson 71-8-63 and C. Anderson 88-25-63. Loretta Mathews took out the women’s medal on Wednesday with a nett 73, one clear of Marion Warrender. The annual Ruby McKenzie Salver Tournament is on this Thursday, and here’s hoping for good entries and fine conditions.

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Local talent bound for nationals Lisa Dennis

Local teen Hailey Stubbs recently won a gold medal in the hammer throw at the Athletics Victoria State Championships and will now go on to compete at the Athletics Australia National Championships in Sydney from March 26-April 3. The 13-year-old Sacred Heart College student started competing in shot put in primary school athletics and later made it to the School Sports State Championships. The following year she added discus to her brief and after joining the Kyneton Little Athletics Club progressed to the state championships in both shot put and discus. While COVID has caused a lot of disruptions to the athletics calendar over the past 18 months, the Kyneton teen continues to work hard on the training track and since joining the Bendigo Harriers Athletics Club, has also added the hammer throw to her events. Despite having only competed in the hammer throw for a short time she placed second at the Athletics Victoria Victorian Country Championships on January 28 and went one better, placing first at the Athletics Victoria State Championships on February 19. Following her success at the recent state event, Hailey is currently ranked number one in the state in the Under 15 Hammer and in the coming weeks is looking forward to competing in the Athletics Victoria Shield League Playoffs at Lakeside Stadium, the Athletics Victoria Throwers Meet at Werribee, and the Athletics Australia National Championships in Sydney where she will compete in the Under 15 and Under 17 Girls Hammer. Hailey has also qualified to represent Kyneton Little Athletics at the Little Athletics Victoria State Championships in discus after finishing second at the Regional Championships in Albury on February 12 and 13. However, the athlete has opted not to compete in the state championship round in order to prepare for the nationals.

Hailey Stubbs gives her all in the hammer event at Athletics Victoria State Championships. Photo: Athletics Victoria.

Hailey Stubbs is proudly pictured with her Athletics Victoria State Championships medal.

Hailey's success in the hammer to date is remarkable considering she only took up the discipline less than five months ago. "It had to wait until I was old enough to compete in the hammer for the Bendigo Harriers as its a senior athletics event," Hailey said. During her first season of hammer competition she has broken the Bendigo Athletics Centre record on two occasions throwing 38.13 metres on December 11 and 39.03 metres on February 5.

The following day the teen threw an incredible personal best of 41.09 metres at a throwers meet in Sandringham smashing her Bendigo records. To top it off last week she was named joint Under 14 Girls Field Champion at her Bendigo Club. Hailey said she was grateful for the incredible support she had received from her coaches, clubs and family and hoped to do them all proud. We look forward to seeing what Hailey can achieve on the national stage later this month. The sky is the limit!

Launch day roar

Kyneton Football Netball Club is kicking off the sporting year with a day of free fun and entertainment on March 27. Kyneton Showgrounds will host live music including Jessica Mangan, Reece Mastin, Hayden Evans, Aaron Schembri and Steve Falcon and the Kingswoods. There will also be activities for children, junior registration, membership sales, a raffle and barbecue with bar available. Life members awards will also be presented on the day. The event will run from 11am to 7pm.

Hayden Evans. Castlemaine cyclist Jade Maddern has been selected to represent Victoria in Brisbane. Photo: John Gondek.

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Castlemaine Cycling Club member Jade Maddern has been selected to represent Victoria at the 2022 Australian National Track Championships at the Anna Meares Velodrome in Brisbane later this month. Maddern will join 11 fellow junior and senior riders from the Bendigo Cycling Club representing our region. The central Victorian riders make up a third of the Vic squad, signalling the strength of cycling in the local region. Maddern said he was surprised but delighted to be selected. "I'm excited to be representing Victoria in Brisbane. I'm happy to be the first Castlemaine cyclist selected for the team in over five years and I hope to do our club and Castlemaine proud," he said.

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$500,000 to fix soccer ground

There’s plenty of elation and excitement with the news that $500,000 has been allocated towards better irrigation and drainage at Kyneton’s Barkly Square, the home of Kyneton District Soccer Club. Last week the Victorian Government’s Community Sports Minister, Ros Spence, announced $500,000 for Barkly Square was one of 10 applications approved in the third round of the $20 million World Game Facilities Fund. Macedon Ranges Shire Council submitted a comprehensive submission to the ‘World Game’ fund, having recognised the glaring inadequacies of the Barkly Square surface for some years. Mayor Jennifer Anderson said is was very pleasing the state government was providing the much-needed $500,000, with the council having already made provision for its $250,000 contribution ($2 for $1 grant). “This funding will make a huge difference to our club, and our junior/female football program in particular through the provision of safer and more inclusive infrastructure upgrade,” long serving KDSC president Ron Cole said. Relocating games and curtailing training has been a real bugbear for the district club due to the ground lacking proper drainage. Kyneton was selected as Football Victoria’s Regional Club of the Year for 2021, despite its ground difficulties. Long awaited new lights installed just over a year ago have been a major boost. Mr Cole and the committee are far happier than they were when they missed out on federal government funding several years ago, heavily criticising the "sports rorts" program overseen by then Sports Minister Senator Bridget McKenzie.

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Gisborne teams head the ladders in the three grades of Highlands midweek pennant bowls, with semi-finals to take place today (Tuesday). Last week all final home and away matches were washed out. Today, the division one semi-finals are to be played at Lancefield, with Gisborne meeting Romsey, and Kyneton taking on Kilmore. Final ladder: Gisborne 214 points, Romsey 143, Kyneton 136, Kilmore 100, Kyneton Golf 86, Woodend 41. The division 2 semi-finals at Kyneton are Gisborne v Macedon and Kilmore v Broadford, Final ladder: Gisborne 181, Macedon 180, Kilmore 135, Broadford 133, Lancefield 109, Trentham 91, Kyneton 67. Division 3 semi-finals are also at Kyneton today, with Gisborne playing Diggers Rest, and Macedon playing Kilmore. Final ladder: Gisborne 155, Diggers Rest 147, Macedon 135, Kilmore 128, Woodend 81, Romsey 72, Gisborne 66.

In a submission, the club called on the government to “to stop using sporting clubs for political gain”. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas welcomed the $500,000 allocation, the maximum available from the fund. Barkly Square was one of 10 soccer venues to share in $3.4 million. The fourth and final round of funding is now open for applications. Since 2018, the fund has allocated $16.7 million into 58 game changing infrastructure projects. “Football is only growing in its popularity in Victoria and that’s why we’re investing in community clubs so they can have the best possible pitches and nets,” Ms Spence said. Football Victoria CEO Kiron Taliadoros said that football (soccer) is more than just a game, it knocks down barriers and brings communities together. KDSC junior and senior teams hope to step up pre-season training this week.

Many happy: Kyneton District Soccer Club president Ron Cole and district MP Mary-Anne Thomas are among many thrilled with the $500,000 allocation.

All set for semi-finals Bill West

Kyneton Bowling Club will host the Highlands division one first and second semi-finals this Saturday. Some wet conditions in the final home and away on Saturday did not affect the top four in division one, but had a dramatic impact in division two, where Gisborne was catapulted out of the finals after sharing the points with Romsey in a washout, while a few kilometres up the road Macedon gained maximum points against Kilmore to sneak into fourth spot. Romsey missed the double chance in second division after sharing the points with Gisborne in the washout, and being leapfrogged by Woodend and Kyneton Golf – which had the bye. Only two points separated the top three sides in division two, with Woodend grabbing 14 points at Broadford. The division two ladder ended up with Woodend on 202 points, Kyneton Golf 201, Romsey 200, Macedon 188, Gisborne 188, Kilmore 133, Broadford 127 and Trentham 107. KYNETON GOLF FAVOURITES In division one, battle-hardened Kyneton Golf is entitled to be rated as flag favourite, although they have a one-one win and loss ratio with Gisborne this season. On February 6, Golf defeated Gisborne 64-50 at Golf, avenging a 67-38 defeat against Gisborne earlier in the season.

Golf plays on grass, Gisborne on synthetic, which gives Golf a walk-up start, especially with the Graeme Edwards four continually winning by big margins. Gisborne will be looking for regional Champ of Champs Ethan Higgins to turn in a big performance, also knowing this is a second chance semi-final. The first semi-final is a knockout, with old rivals Romsey and Lancefield matched. The Redbacks slipped up with a nine-shot loss at Broadford on Saturday, while Lancefield will be glad to get back on grass after just a handful of ends before the decision to call the game off in the wet at Gisborne was made. At the beginning of the season, Lancefield adopted a “having fun” outlook having lost so many quality players from the 2020-2021 Central Highlands premiership side. Kyneton finished fifth and paid the price for some narrow losses; on Saturday Kyneton’s 90-43 margin at Diggers Rest gave impetus to hopes for next season. The inclusion of Kilmore and Broadford into the competition is generally regarded as a success; Broadford may have finished in second last spot, but defeated two of the division one finalists. Third division semi-finals began at Lancefield on Saturday, but were curtailed by the wet weather. Good luck to Gisborne’s Dorothy Evans and Ethan Higgins (s) who won their two matches

18-7 and 19-10 to advance to the semi-finals of the Region mixed pairs, to be completed at Kyneton Bowling Club this Sunday. BOWLS SCORES Results from the final home and away round for Highlands pennant bowls on Saturday were: DIVISION 1 Kyneton Golf 71 d Kilmore 52. G. Edwards 36 d P. Skehan 16, A. Plowman 11 lost to J. Reimann 25, A. Barker 24 d P. Newell 11. Broadford 68 d Romsey 59. D. Ellis 15 lost to C. Austin 20, R. Chapman 29 d G. Taylor 29, D. Kelly 24 d D. Ely 21. Diggers Rest 43 lost to Kyneton 90. K. Geisler 11 lost to C. Vincent 31, R. Treweek 12 lost to N. Jamieson 27, B. Reidy 20 lost to M. Smoljo 32. Gisborne v Lancefield washed out. Trentham a bye. DIVISION 2 Macedon 87 d Kilmore 40. G. Dickenson 35 d G. Cramp 8, I. Guymer 18 d L. Hodgson 14, R. Stapleton 34 d K. Owens 18. Broadford 47 lost to Woodend 68. J. Fitzgerald 13 lost to S. Pickles 25, A. Goring 22 d M. Dornau 18, H. Barnes 12 lost to N. Bickerdyke 25. Kyneton 40 lost to Trentham 63. W. Hartigan 21 lost to D. Walsh 23, N. Rothe 10 lost to P. Healy 18, M. Bermingham 9 lost to C. Pevitt 22 Gisborne v Romsey a washout. Kyneton Golf the bye.

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Business end of cricket season Bill West

After some trials and tribulations, finals time has arrived for the Gisborne District Cricket Association’s 20212022 season. The experimental ‘Final 6’ for McIntyre Cup and Johnstone Shield teams unfold with qualifying finals this Saturday afternoon. Straight first and second semi-finals are scheduled in most of the other grades. The GDCA executive, headed by president Rob McIntyre, congratulates all clubs/teams which are playing finals. Saturday’s final home and away round on Saturday was hit hard by wet grounds and intermittent and at times very heavy rain, so much so that all five matches in McIntyre Cup were drawn, leaving the ladder unchanged. Ladder-leader Sunbury United and reigning premier Bacchus Marsh meet in one qualifying final; it could go either way. Romsey (fourth) is at home to Wallan and coach Ben Way believes the Redbacks have the talent and desire to step up when it matters; Gisborne, armed with matchwinners in Mick Allen, Jason Wilson and Paddy McKenna, should have little trouble in overcoming sixth-placed Diggers Rest/ Bulla at Gardiner Reserve.

RIDDELL SNEAKS IN Riddell made a dramatic last-minute entrance into the Johnstone Cup finals by defeating Aintree in the last over of the day. Chasing 9/193 c.c., the Bombers knocked up 4/196 with the winning runs coming off the last over of the day. Ladder leader Macedon face up to Bacchus Marsh, Romsey take on Riddell at the Romsey No. 2 oval, and Aintree play Gisborne. Jensen Shield: Lancefield play St Anthonys at Tigerland, and top side Bacchus Marsh take on Blackwood in the other semi-final. Division 2: It’s Rupertswood v Kyneton at Salesian College, and Malmsbury v Macedon in the other semi-final. Division 3: Eynesbury face up to fourth placed Hanging Rock, and Melton Centrals play Wallan. In Club North, it’s a Romsey versus Macedon grand final at Gilbert Gordon Oval in Woodend. The scheduled Romsey v Lancefield semi-final was a washout without a ball being bowled, but Macedon scored 3/189 c.c. (Wayne Brundell 73, Steve Grey 68) then dismissed Kyneton for 123 (John Ewels 3-23, Max Den Dryer 3-23). Club South: Both semi-finals were draws (no play) with Sunbury United and Diggers Rest/Bulla advancing to this weekend’s grand final.

Macedon Cricket Club won the Jensen Shield grand final last season, and this season the Cats have proved worthy of their promotion by finishing on top of the Johnstone Shield ladder. Saturday’s win over a competitive Kyneton guaranteed Macedon plays Bacchus Marsh in a qualifying final at Tony Clarke Reserve this Saturday. Kyneton compiled 5/162 c.c. (Kyle Cordy 60, Tom Boyer 37) and Macedon ended up with a well-measured 3/165 (opener Chris Ingleton 59 not out, captain-coach Daniel Trotta a quick unbeaten 38 not out, and Tim Berzins 36. Archie the golden retriever is pictured with (from left) Macedon’s Tim Berzins, Craig Pender – the dog’s owner – and Gary De Rosayro as the run chase intensified. Photo: Bill West

Premiership glory awaits

Eyes on the prize: Castlemaine United fell to Barkers Creek in a closely fought semi at the Camp Reserve on Saturday, but bounced back to defeat Muckleford in the preliminary final on Sunday to make their way into this weekend’s grand final deciders. Photo: Max Lesser. Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade and A Reserve sides played a massive weekend of cricket with semi finals battled out on Saturday and preliminary final contests on Sunday. The B Grade, C Grade and Women's divisions contested semi finals to decide the 2021-2022 grand finalists and the Under 13s wrapped up their season with round 10 contests. Highlights of the round were Hepburn A Reserve batsman Bodhi Robinson's 95 not out and Muckleford B Grade bowlers Dave Edmonds 4-10 and David Leathem's 4-13 with the ball. CDCA grand final showdowns will be contested across the region this weekend. Best of luck to all the finals contenders. Results were: A Grade Semi Final Barkers Creek 8-154 (S Smith 61, M Noonan 39; N Kearton 3-14, L Chaffey 3-28) d Castlemaine United 6-153(cc) (B Brasher 33*; S Smith 2-29, J Entwisle 2-30). Muckleford drew Guildford - abandoned. Preliminary Final Castlemaine United 162 (T Geddes 3-22, J Priest 2-31, B Cole 2-31) d Muckleford 111 (N Kearton 2-11, L Chaffey 2-13, C Kays 2-18, J Chaffey 2-20). Barkers Creek and Castlemaine

United will now go head to head in this weekend's 'Best of Three' grand final series at the Camp Reserve. If a winner is not decided after matches on Saturday and Sunday a third and final decider match will be played on Saturday March 19. A Reserve Semi Final Hepburn 0-164 (B Robinson 95*, B Yanner 63*) d Maiden Gully 9-161(cc) (D Plowright 42*, J Brown 41; N Robinson 3-22, B Yanner 3-34). Muckleford 8-150(cc) (M Sharples 51*; FJ Gardner 3-23, L Walker 2-18) d Newstead 124 (K McBride 33; A Butcher 3-27, H Coombes 2-19, J Cole 2-23, D Singh 2-29. Preliminary Final Maiden Gully 8-150(cc) (C Green 37; D Singh 3-31, D Envall 2-15, H Coombes 2-37) lost to Muckleford 3-153 (M Sharples 45*, A Butcher 42). In the A Reserve grand final Hepburn will take on Muckleford at the Wesley Hill Reserve. B Grade Semi Final Taradale 3-109 (L Maltby 37*) d Harcourt 7-108(cc) (L Maltby 3-8 inc hat-trick, D Stone 2-13, D Maerz 2-39). Muckleford Maroon 41 (D Edmonds 4-10, D Leathem 4-13)

lost to Muckleford Gold 5-151(cc) (N Cooper 54, D Leathem 36; C Butcher 2-33). In the B Grade final Taradale will face Muckleford Gold at the Max Robinson Reserve. Women's Semi Final Barkers Creek 127 (M Ryan 2-5) lost to Hepburn 9-129(cc) (J Martin 3-9, G Smith 2-7). Newstead 3-83(cc) d Guildford 6-69(cc) (D McNabb 2-5, FP Gardner 2-9). In the Women's grand final this Friday evening Newstead will tackle Hepburn at the Newstead Recreation Reserve. C Grade Junior/U16 Semi Final Castlemaine United Gold d Muckleford. Harcourt 2-49(cc) drew Castlemaine United Blue 3-86(dec) (D Brasher 36). In the C Grade grand final tomorrow Castlemaine United Gold will take on Harcourt at the Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve. Under 13 Round 10 Muckleford Maroon 107(cc) drew Castlemaine United White 7-100(cc) (J Edmonds 2-2, E Curran 2-8). Castlemaine United Gold 160(cc) (E Gross 2-8, J Peace 2-12, M Gross 2-16) drew Muckleford Gold 133(cc) (S Gross 31*).

Cricket ladders

Final positions of Gisborne District Cricket Association teams after the last home and away round on Saturday are: McIntyre Cup (final six): Sunbury United 78, Bacchus Marsh 63, Gisborne 60, Romsey 54, Wallan 48, Diggers Rest/Bulla 36, Woodend 33, Sunbury Kangaroos 30, Rupertswood 27, East Sunbury 21. Johnstone Shield (final six): Macedon 72, Bacchus Marsh 69, Romsey 63, Aintree 45, Gisborne 42, Riddell 42, Sunbury United 42, Eynesbury 36, Kyneton 27, East Sunbury 12. Jensen Shield (final four): Bacchus Marsh 69, Lancefield 66, St Anthonys 60, Blackwood 60, Hanging Rock 54, Gisborne 42, Malmsbury 39, Woodend 24, Diggers Rest/Bulla 24, Sunbury 12. Division 1: Rupertswood 72, Melton South 60, Bacchus Marsh 57, Trentham 54, Wallan 48, Gisborne 36, Sunbury United 27. Division 2: Rupertswood 69, Malmsbury 59, Macedon 57, Kyneton 51, Bacchus Marsh 42, Riddell 27, St Anthonys 24, Gisborne 21. Division 3: Eynesbury 60, Melton Centrals 54, Wallan 51, Hanging Rock 51, Gisborne 42, Melton South 42, Aintree 36, Rupertswood 33, Diggers Rest/Bulla 24, Woodend 21, Sunbury 12, Bacchus Marsh 6. Club North: Romsey 66, Macedon 51, Kyneton 48, Lancefield 36, Gisborne 30, Hanging Rock 27, Wallan 18, Malmsbury 12. Club South: Sunbury United 63, Diggers Rest/Bulla 48, Gisborne 48, Rupertswood Blue, 45, Eynesbury 45, Melton Centrals Red 39, Rupertswood Gold 27, Bacchus Marsh 24, Melton Centrals White 18.

Malmsbury ready to go

Winning form is good form, and Malmsbury cricketers look forward to hosting Macedon in a division two semi-final on Saturday. The Berries tuned up by outclassing Bacchus Marsh, dismissed for just 59 in 31 overs. Iain Kozmac 3-13, Ryder Blizzard 2-8 and Chris Knott were the main wicket takers. Despite losing an early wicket, Justin Murphy 28 stabilised the inning with Guy Nelson and Knott making useful contributions, securing victory with seven wickets in hand. Malmsbury anticipate plenty of home town support on Saturday, with Macedon also in form. The Berries' Jensen Cup side ended the season with a close win over Woodend as bowlers dominated at the MCG. The Woodsmen were dismissed for 82 without scoring a boundary (Palmy Singh 3-16, Simon Rogers 3-17, Jock Braszell 2-14). Malmsbury slumped to 6/33 and Nathan Fisher 29 and number 11 Matt Chivell 14 not out saved the day. Grant McDonald claimed 3/11 from eight overs with Malmsbury finally reaching 9/91.

52-Tuesday, March 8, 2022

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