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Newstead’s solar farm plan Plans for a small-scale solar farm, big enough to generate enough electricity for Newstead, have opened for public review. Pictured are Saide Gray, Gen Barlow, Geoff Park and Don Culvenor of Renewable Newstead, the community group behind the plan. Photo: Eve Lamb Full story, page 6.
DECISION OVERTHROWN Macedon Ranges Council's decision to refuse farmland development for a small-scale farm venture at Woodend North has been overthrown by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The proposal sought to build a house and large shed on 6.2 hectares at 130 Russells Lane to support a speckle park cattle breeding pursuit with about 10 cows. Site context and intent were key in VCAT member Megan Carew's approval of the venture, which had sparked passionate debate between councillors in September. Councillors were split in 5-4 vote to refuse the permit against planning staff advice. They felt the proposal went against planning policy to protect agricultural land and that there was no nexus between the need for a house and the proposal.
The council submitted to VCAT: "It would be fanciful and indeed a complete stretch to accept that a dwelling is needed", noting the land would effectively become a rural lifestyle allotment. State policy discourages building on farmland under 40 hectares to prevent fragmentation of land and is assessed case by case. But the applicant argued that council's assessment did not balance the policy against other planning considerations such as site context. They further argued that "while the proposal use is limited, the farm management plan would result in significant improvements to the land". Ms Carew found that the site was to the northwest edge of an area of similar small lots and land uses, and
two road frontages and nearby waterway made it less desirable to add to the adjoining properties to the north and east. Ms Carew ruled the proposal would not result in further fragmentation of productive agricultural land, proliferation of dwellings in the precinct or remove a significant area of the land from agricultural production. "I find that on balance the proposal will contribute to the ongoing use of the land for grazing purposes consistent with the intent of the policy for agricultural landscapes," she said. Ms Carew said the farm management plan proposed significant investment in the agricultural capability of the land and was required to be implemented through permit conditions.
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Mount Alexander Shire Council has adopted a detailed plan outlining the path it now intends to follow to achieve zero net carbon emissions for its operations by 2025. Local councillors last week unanimously voted in favour of adopting the new Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality 2020-2025 with Cr John Nieman moving the motion in favour and Cr Bronwen Machin providing a seconder. "All in all it's an excellent document," Cr Nieman said. "It's about innovation and perceiving different ways of doing businesses," Cr Machin said, naming regenerative farming as one prime example offering significant scope to help meet the aims of the plan that's part of the wider agenda to tackle climate change. "There is a fabulous opportunity to invest in regenerative farming, which has one of the biggest capacities for drawdown of carbon that exists," Cr Machin told last week's council meeting. Councillor and farmer, Calder ward's Tony Cordy also spoke in favour. "I really strongly support the road map to carbon neutrality," Cr Cordy said. "I'd like to see council work with the local community and build on the excellent work being done within our community to see what we can do locally before we go outside." The roadmap sets out interim targets and work plans to improve the council's environmental performance across multiple areas including buildings, transport, lighting, waste management and procurement. Part of it includes the council's sign-
ing on for the Local Government Power Purchasing Agreement for 100 per cent renewable energy. "We are one of 48 Victorian councils who have formed Australia's largest renewable energy buying groups and intend to switch to 100 per cent renewables from December 2021," mayor Cr Christine Henderson said. "By signing up to this program we will reduce our total annual emissions by 29 per cent in 2022. "We are proud to be leading the way with other Victorian councils who are showing what can be achieved at the local government level." The council has replaced almost 900 street lights with low-energy LED lights, installed solar panels on many of its buildings and delivered a range of community waste education programs. It has also purchased hybrid vehicles for its Parks and Gardens teams. "The roadmap includes further ideas to continue this work, such as upgrading more streetlights to LED, transitioning council's fleet to electric vehicles and improving the energy efficiency of council buildings," Cr Henderson said. Many actions outlined in the roadmap are forecast to deliver a dual benefit of reducing emissions while also achieving big cost savings. The council and Mount Alexander Sustainability Group also plan to launch an online community engagement tool toward designing a Z-NET Community Transition Plan. It's aimed at providing a forum for anyone interested to share their ideas to help address the issue of climate change and reduce emissions, with more information at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/EnvironmentalProjects.
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Six of Macedon Ranges' current nine councillors have confirmed they will seek re-election in October and one councillor will bow out after serving 12 years. Roger Jukes, one of the longest serving current councillors, told the Express he would be "retiring from local government at this election" after chalking up three terms. "Although there is still much to do to continue providing for the needs of our growing community, l feel the time is right for me to step out and by doing so it allows a new candidate to add to the great work council has achieved over the last 12 years," he said. "I will be busy with new challenges but still very much interested in the Macedon Ranges' future." While Cr Jukes will not contend for West Ward, there will be two strong candidates in former three-time mayor Jennifer Anderson, seeking a third consecutive term, and Janet Pearce - mayor of the past two years. All three current East Ward councillors: Bill West, Henry Bleeck and Natasha Gayfer, will again vie for a place on council, bringing years of community connection and experience to the field.
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Seeking to add to that know-how is Helen Radnedge who will contend for a second term as the sole return for South Ward. Both Andrew Twaits and deputy mayor Mandi Mees revealed they would not renominate in October. Cr Twaits said he was stepping aside for more family time as his teenage sons enter their important final years of schooling and was confident in the direction of the council. "I have a great deal of confidence in the future of MRSC and its connection with the community as a result of the fundamental and difficult transformation work that's been done in an organisational and governance sense over the past few years," he said. Cr Twaits said he hoped to see councillors continuing to work well together and continued strong support for the CEO and management team. He said his own experience had been rewarding. "It's been inspiring to see the level of community engagement, spirit and commitment that exists across a range of social, cultural and sporting pursuits. As demanding as the workload on council can be - and as difficult as some of the decisions are to make - I'm really grateful for the opportunity," he said.
Reflecting on the past term, Cr Mees said some highlights included establishing an early climate change target - leading to progress and innovation in waste and energy and setting planning rules to protect Macedon and Mount Macedon from overdevelopment. Cr Mees was also a key supporter of start-up social enterprise Macedon Community House and was proud the council had completed master plans for Ash Wednesday Park and Kyneton Airfield. "It has been an honour to serve such an active, ambitious and passionate community to achieve their goals," she said. Macedon Ranges welcomed seven new councillors at the last election. Six were experiencing their first ever term while Henry Bleeck had previously stood on council. Cr Twaits encouraged anyone who was considering standing for council to put themselves forward with opportunities to campaign effectively still available via digital communication tools. "Four years is a long time to wait for the next opportunity," he said. Note: The Midland Express contacted each councillor following the Minister for Local Government's announcement that local government elections will proceed on October 24.
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Plans for a small-scale solar farm, big enough to generate enough electricity for Newstead, have opened for public review. Renewable Newstead, the community group behind the plan for a solar farm of up to 10 megawatt, said the planning permit application was a great step towards its goal of delivering affordable and reliable renewable energy to Newstead and surrounds. "We have applied for a permit to build a solar farm big enough to generate enough electricity for Newstead (23MW) plus some extra to make it viable for a commercial partner to build and operate," RN's spokesperson Gen Barlow said. "Our permit, if granted, will allow a solar array of up to 10MW or up to 27,400 solar photovoltaic panels, though the size is not finalised. The panels will track the sun." The proposed site is the corner of Captains Gully Road and Clarke Lane, 3km west of Newstead. The panels would
cover about 20 hectares of the 73-hectare site. This site was chosen from six sites offered by local landowners in response to the group's call for expressions of interest in leasing land for the farm. The land is currently grazed and will be leased from its owner for 25 years. Grazing will continue. The solar array will be connected to the current 22kV powerline 500 metres north of the site that runs along the Pyrenees Highway. "While the farm plan itself is fairly standard, albeit modest in size, it's the model for the farm's operation and retailing the electricity generated by it that is especially innovative and one that we think will excite the energy industry," Gen said. "We believe our model will deliver renewably-sourced electricity at lower prices to all, including renters and people who can't afford to install solar panels at home, while also accounting for grid costs. That's a pretty good trifecta and one we think solves a lot of issues for delivering renewable
energy locally. "Power distributor Powercor partnered with us to trial a special tariff for Newstead that will help this project deliver." It's expected construction would begin within 12 months of the planning permit being granted. The planning permit application is open for review and a decision by the Planning Minister is not expected before September 23, 2020. Renewable Newstead would also welcome any feedback, comment or queries via email at info@renewablenewstead. com.au or via the website at www.renewablenewstead.com. au In another key step, Renewable Newstead last week called for expressions of interest from companies keen to build and operate the generator and retail the electricity it produces. This will set the stage for a formal call for tenders for these contracts later this year.
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Regional Victoria is in Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions and there are only four reasons to leave home. They are shopping for food and essential items, care and caregiving, daily exercise, and work/study - if you can’t do it from home. No visitors are allowed at your home, and you can only gather in public with one person from outside your household. Stay home if you are unwell, and get tested and go straight home if you have any symptoms of coronavirus, no matter how mild. Find more information at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398.
Council update
While we continue to deliver essential services, our Customer Service Centre is closed to the public. Contact us by phone, email or lodge a customer service request via our website. You can also get in touch to arrange a time to speak with a technical staff member in planning, building, local laws, and public and environmental health. Call 5471 1700 or email info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.
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If you are feeling lonely or isolated, help is just a phone call away thanks to the Victorian Government’s Community Activation and Social Isolation (CASI) initiative. Call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 and press option 3 to speak with a volunteer from the Australian Red Cross who can talk to you about your needs. They can also put you in touch with a local community connector who can organise extra social, emotional or practical support from a network of services and organisations in the community. You can call our COVID-19 support number to access a community connector directly.
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For local assistance and information regarding COVID-19, or referral to a local community organisation or service, call our COVID-19 support number on 1800 512 446 between 8.30am and 5.00pm (Monday to Friday), email us at covid19@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or visit www.connectmountalexander.com.au. Civic Centre Cnr Lyttleton and Lloyd Sts P.O. Box 185 Castlemaine VIC 3450
Election candidate training
If you are interested in running as a candidate in the upcoming 2020 Council election you must complete a mandatory Local Government Candidate Training course. The course is available online and takes about one hour to complete. Find a link to the training and other resources for candidates via www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/CouncilElections. The election will be held in October and conducted by post.
Sale of lot at Wesley Hill
Council has resolved to sell Lot 10, Fitzgeralds Close at the Wesley Hill Business Park in Castlemaine. Council made the decision at its Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 18 August. For more information contact Lynne Williamson, Property Portfolio Coordinator, on 5471 1700.
Council adopts budget
Council adopted its 2020/2021 Budget and 2020/2021 Annual Plan at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 18 August. Thank you to everyone who provided input or feedback on these important strategic documents. Both are available to view on our website at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au.
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Scamwatch has received a staggering 24,000 reports of stolen personal information this year alone, an increase of 55 per cent compared with the same time last year. The ACCC site has also received more than 3600 scam reports mentioning the coronavirus with more than $2,382,000 in reported losses since the outbreak of COVID-19. Common scams include phishing for personal information, online shopping, and superannuation scams. If you're aware of an online scam, report it to Crime Stoppers online at crimestoppersvic.com.au or call 1800 333 000. Scams can also be reported to Scamwatch.
Council meetings
• 6.30pm on Tuesday 1 September - Special Meeting of Council. • 6.30pm on Tuesday 15 September - Ordinary Meeting of Council. Meetings are broadcast live to YouTube. Search Mount Alexander Shire Council. To raise a question at the Council Meeting write to the Governance Team, Mount Alexander Shire Council, PO Box 185, Castlemaine 3450 VIC, or email governance@mountalexander.vic.gov.au by 12noon on the day of the meeting.
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Mount Alexander Shire property owners should start receiving their 2020/2021 rate notices soon, with the first instalment due at the end of September. Council's director of corporate and community services Lisa Knight said rates were an important income stream, enabling council to deliver more than 100 services to the community. "Council rates go towards the delivery of a range of local services like maternal and child health, home and community care, town planning, the library, and more," Ms Knight said. "We deliver programs to support the arts, business, tourism, youth development and community projects, and we also manage community assets such as recreation facilities, roads, bridges, footpaths, drains, parks, playgrounds and community buildings." "This is in addition to delivering a capital works program to the value of more than $11 million," she said. In 2020//2021 the average general rates income has risen by two per cent, in line with the state government's Fair Go Rates System. The rate notices will be mailed out with information on the annual budget, detail on how to read your rates notice, as well as a newsletter with information on a range of COVID-19 related support services available for individuals and businesses. "It's been a hard year for many due to COVID-19, so we are also sending out an information sheet with trusted supports and services that are available for anyone experiencing difficulties during this time," Ms Knight said. "I encourage anyone who is having difficulty paying their rates to contact council to discuss payment options." If you haven't received your rate notice by the middle of September, contact council on 5471 1700.
Swap meet cancelled
The Romsey Swap Meet, scheduled for this November and promoted by the Lancefield/Romsey Lions Club and Macedon Ranges Lodge, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone who has prepaid for this event will have their payment honoured in 2021. Enquiries to Ged McLaughlin on 0417 356 896.
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A photograph from Sandy Scheltema's 'Life in The Time of Corona Virus' series is among just 1000 selected from 35,000 images worldwide for an exhibition documenting the pandemic at the International Centre of Photography New York. ICP (www.icp.org) is the world's leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. Established in 1974, the ICP has chronicled wars, social movements and disasters to build a historical archive for future generations. The Pandemic Project exhibition was inspired by the ICP's founding principle to champion 'concerned photography' - socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. See the story behind the photo on page 12.
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panies seek to replicate the success of Fosterville mine just outside of Bendigo. Gleeson notoriously stopped gold exploration of 234km2 near Romsey and Lancefield with a 5276-strong petition against Perth mining company Macedon Resources back in 2018. He again urged those against the latest mining bid to lodge an objection and succeeded in his bid to shut down the operation before it began. Relieved at the news, Gleeson again took to social media to thank fellow objectors. "We did it again! Thank you for keeping the Macedon Ranges free of mining. Best way to stop a mine is to make sure it never starts," he said. Syndicate Minerals still has two active applications in the region. A 'Harcourt' project is 31km south-east of Bendigo, which takes in parts of Elphinstone, Faraday and Metcalfe, while a 'Lockwood' project is described as 10km south-west of Bendigo.
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A concept design for the much-anticipated Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct will be released in an online webinar this week. Residents are encouraged to tune in to the online session on Thursday to view the plan, receive updates, ask questions, hear from design consultants City Collective and offer feedback. Macedon Ranges Shire Council chief executive Margot Stork said the sports precinct was council's largest ever building project and would cater for a range of sports and recreational pursuits, while also attracting regional-level competition. "The concept is being refined based on the previous feasibility studies, and guided by feedback from primary user groups, state sport associations and the Macedon Ranges community," Ms Stork said. "Although in-person forums and public meetings are not possible at this time, the council is committed to delivering this important project with vital community input." Following the webinar, the designs will be available on the council's website, along with answers to questions raised
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Installation of a vintage railways signal box to serve as a club house for the Harcourt Lions is planned for the near future, as is the installation of four working clock faces - all able to be illuminated - in the new station clock tower. "There was an indicative promise given to us that there would be some more VCAL funding around June," Mr Mierisch said. The involvement of local VCAL students has to date been a particularly significant aspect. "We were trying to open at the end of the year and we're still hopeful," Mr Mierisch said.
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It's an imposing sight. The newly built replica of Maryborough's grand 1870s railway station, complete with newly added clock tower, stands testament to the massive work that's already been done towards creating Harcourt's Miniature Railway. Now Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions have placed Victorian Miniature Railway's work to realise its grand vision on hold. But the VMR and its swag of enthusiastic volunteers and supporters can hardly wait to get cracking again, and in preparation for that day they're now appealing for any funding support they can get. "We're thinking of setting up a GoFundMe (online crowdfunding) campaign," VMR president Andrew Mierisch said. "Anything from $50,000 to $500,000 would see us fly. "It's going to be Australia's best miniature railway." Situated on a sprawling 60-acre site off Harcourt's Harmony Way, the vision features 20 kilometres of track to be built in stages. One of VMR's 40 club members, Harcourt businesswoman Donna McMahon said about one kilometre of track was already down. "Stage one is for three kilometres, but it's not just about the track," said Ms McMahon whose husband and young twin sons are also keen club members, and whose family background at Harcourt goes back many years. With the local Lions club already throwing its support into the project, Ms McMahon said there was huge scope for a wide range of additional community groups to get involved, naming landscaping with indigenous
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Boy rescued LGBTIQA+ arts project at Riddell Gisborne SES volunteers used the 'jaws of life' to rescue a young boy with his knee stuck in a tree at the Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve on Wednesday. The boy's leg was wedged between two large tree trunks and had been trapped there for some time while his parents and friends tried to free him. Riddells Creek and Gisborne fire brigades and Ambulance Victoria also responded to the call and assessed the boy upon arrival. He was not in pain but well and truly stuck. The SES crew used the 'jaws of life' to spread the tree trunks which allowed for the boy to be lifted out safely and with no injury. He is now back with his family. The area at the north end of the football oval was cordoned off and the council will assess the tree. The council will assess the trees for safety as a loud crack was heard during the rescue.
A new project will support creative LGBTIQA+ youths in the Macedon Ranges to participate in arts, cultural and creative activities and build social connections. A VicHealth grant will fund the scoping phase of the project, Queer My Head, and explore potential for an arts-based program in the shire to locals aged 12-25 years who identify as LGBTIQA+. Queer My Head will involve the co-development of an arts program featuring works from LGBTIQA+ artists, creative workshops, education programs and new resources for local youth organisations.
Council is working with project partner, The Dax Centre, to codesign creative solutions to local health and wellbeing challenges and enhance health promotion strategies. The Dax Centre in Melbourne is a leader in the use of art to raise awareness and reduce stigma towards mental illness. VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio said creative new projects like Queer My Head were designed to increase access and encourage more people to participate in the arts, cultural and creative sectors. "Regular arts and cultural
engagement mean better health outcomes, but unfortunately opportunities to engage in arts, cultural and creative experiences are not evenly distributed. Many people in our community face significant and complex barriers to participation," Dr Demaio said. "In the midst of coronavirus, it is more important than ever to support our community to feel socially connected and included." There will be further opportunity to seek VicHealth funding of up to $150,000 to design and deliver an arts program in the Macedon Ranges Shire.
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Over half a megawatt of solar and 26 Powerwall batteries have been sold through the MASH and Hepburn Community Solar Bulk-Buys in the last three months. This equates to 136 systems purchased by households in the Macedon Ranges Shire, Mount Alexander Shire, Hepburn Shire and the Bendigo region. The total value of systems ordered is just over $1m, with the resulting benefits for the local economy as the solar installations are being carried out by a Bendigo-based solar retailer, Cola Solar, who employs local installers. Once these systems are installed, there will be bout $10,000 raised for the community bonus 'kitty' for these regions. This will mean more free solar for community groups and schools in the region. "We ask every person who requests a quote what their motivation is and we are finding that the top three reasons are to cut electricity bills, to help cut CO2 emissions and to become more energy independent," said Jo Kaptein, organiser of the MASH and Hepburn Solar Bulk-Buys that are owned and managed by the not-for-profit Castlemaine-based Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance. "Solar is a mainstream purchase item with 2.5 million Australian households now with a solar rooftop. "The recognition of the financial benefits of going solar are well recognised. With government rebates at current attractive levels, the out-of-pocket cost for getting a high quality system installed has been cut significantly." Ms Kaptein said she was particularly excited about the strong uptake in the Powerwall 2 battery. "We've been holding lots of Zoom Info Meetings about solar as well as batteries and the interest in the battery zoom sessions is particularly strong with sometimes over 50 people at a session," she said. "Given that a Powerwall is still a big ticket item at just under $15k before the state government battery rebate - and the fact that there's limited supply of the battery rebate at the moment - it's pretty amazing that this many have been sold. "It just shows that the appetite for greater energy independence among households is huge. "The feedback from the customer surveys we send out is really positive too, which is very good news." Ms Kaptein said Cola Solar was doing a great job for customers and they were responding with some very positive comments like the one below: "I was attracted to the local communityin-action aspect of the offer. The whole exercise proceeded in a drama-free manner with no hiccups, resulting in a system that met all our expectations. What's not to love?" To learn more about the bulk-buy program and to request a quote call 1300 466 274 or visit mash.org.au.
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About 150 residents attended a community led meeting at the Daylesford Town Hall in November last year to discuss the new Local Laws 2. The launch of a new 'Community Voice' group marks a new era of democracy in Hepburn Shire. Community Voice is a non-political grassroots movement that aims to shift the process of local government towards participatory democracy by encouraging continual community participation. Spokesperson Jen Bray said the results of the 2020 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey, released in June, confirmed what many members of the Hepburn Shire community had been feeling for some time. "Council wasn't listening," Ms Bray said. "According to the survey 'Perceptions of Hepburn Shire Council's overall performance (fell) to an all-time low in 2020.
"This is reflected in most service areas, where performance ratings have declined significantly over the past year." Ms Bray said Community Voice was born out of this frustration at a lack of genuine consultation and council's failure to listen to the concerns and aspirations of local people on matters of public interest. "The overall objective of Community Voice is to be a conduit between the Hepburn Shire community and its council, to help build a highly valued and collaborative relationship - to be a bridge to democratic renewal in the Shire," she said. "Its immediate objective is to support the election of councillors in the October 2020 election, who align them-
selves with Community Voice's Charter - which sets out the core values, principles and processes necessary to build inclusive and participatory democracy in Hepburn Shire. "After the October election, Community Voice will monitor each councillor's commitment to community engagement, push for better models of community participation and hold them to account in their decision making. "Community Voice believes that in the complex and challenging times we now face, participatory democracy is essential to informed and inclusive policies and decisions, to build a healthier, more resilient community in the Hepburn Shire. "We're encouraging all shire citizens to use their community voice and participate in our local democracy."
Gisborne Futures Have your say We have incorporated what you told us so far about how you want to live, work, play and get around in the Gisborne area. Now it is your turn to let us know if we have got the balance right. Be a part of Gisborne’s future and have your say. View the proposed draft plans and see if there are changes affecting your property. Let us know what you think. Help us finalise these drafts and define a long term vision for Gisborne. To view the Draft Gisborne Futures plans and provide feedback, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay, call 5421 0333. Submissions close Monday 14 September 2020
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The Gisborne Futures project includes: a long term Structure Plan that guides future township growth, including housing, transport, shops, parks, landscapes and infrastructure an Urban Design Framework that will shape the streets and buildings in the town centre a Neighbourhood Character Study that will guide new housing development and protect the semi-rural “feel” of the area. These important documents will help shape the future look and feel of Gisborne, and guide sustainable growth and development of the township while protecting the surrounding landscape for the next 30 years. We talked with you about transport, housing, waterways, community facilities and infrastructure, parks and open space, shopping and more!
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Life in a parallel universe This week's 'Life in The Time of Corona Virus' photo features Lauren and her daughter Beatrix getting tested in the COVID-19 assessment centre at Kyneton Hospital. "I felt as though I had been in a war zone because of the troops, yet here we are in the Macedon Ranges," Lauren said of the experience. "I sometimes feel as though I've woken up in a parallel universe like a sci-fi movie, it really feels like that." Lauren's husband lost his job as a senior energy analyst at Deloitte when 700 people were made redundant in one go earlier in the pandemic. "It was a terrible shock when he lost his job," Lauren said. "It's the stuff of nightmares, my husband's lost his job, we're in the middle of a pandemic with a baby and a child with Type 1 diabetes. "When you go to the supermarket in your mask it's like everyone is a zombie because you can't see their expressions. You do the COVID-19 dance of 1.5 metres from each other. "My three-year-old doesn't understand why she can't go to playgrounds and playdates. I've told her there's a naughty virus that's making people sick, so we must stay home. We're waiting for the naughty virus to go away.
"I don't want her to be terrified, but I want her to be wary. My baby can only have her check ups by the maternal nurse done by telehealth. It's a bit worrying." Lauren said it might be easy to get stuck in a spiral of darkness but it was so important to stay positive. "There are some things we can control and some things we can't," she said. "We can control how we are in the house and how we treat each other. "It's important to teach my children resilience. Sometimes awful things happen in this world, but we can get through these things, there are positives like my husband being home with the baby. You can't just sit in a corner and cry. "I really hope people do the right thing and stay home, so we don't have to live like this anymore." Interested in being part of this project to document Life in the Time of Corona Virus, or know someone who might be? Social distancing is adhered to and photos taken outside. Contact photographer Sandy Scheltema at: www.sandyscheltema.com/contact or 0408 722 997. Funding for this project was provided by Lauren and her daughter Beatrix get tested in the COVID-19 assessment Creative Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria centre at Kyneton Hospital by nurse Trish Allen with assistance from Australian as part of the Sustaining Creative Workers Defence Force member Brendan Knipe. Photo Sandy Scheltema. Initiative.
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Are you feeling lonely or isolated due to the coronavirus pandemic, or do you know someone who could benefit from some company or support? Help is just a phone call away thanks to a new support service designed to help people who are experiencing loneliness, or are socially disconnected from other people during COVID-19. One call to the state-wide Coronavirus Hotline will connect you with a caring volunteer from the Australian Red Cross, or connect you to local support in your community. Simply call 1800 675 398 and press option 3 to speak to a volunteer who is trained to talk to you about your needs, or can provide a friendly ear if you feel like you need someone to turn to. They can also put you in touch with a community connector in the shire who can organise any extra support you might need from a network of local services and organisations. You can also contact Mount Alexander Shire Council's COVID-19 support service on 1800 512 446 to speak directly to a community connector. They can help organise: - Emotional support like a wellbeing check-in or a regular chat with a local over the phone. - Practical help such as running an errand, helping you use technology to stay in touch with family and friends, making on online application or ordering shopping over the internet.
- Link you to social and community activities such as online book clubs, fitness groups, craft groups, learning new skills or volunteering opportunities. The support is part of the state government's COVID-19 Community Activation and Social Isolation initiative announced in July. Council has received funding to deliver the program in Mount Alexander Shire until December 2020, in partnership with the Australian Red Cross and the Department of Health and Human Services. It is working with a local network of organisations and volunteers who are keen to lend a hand and provide community support. While the CASI initiative will benefit anyone who needs support during the pandemic, it focuses on supporting more vulnerable members of the community. This may include people who are: older and living alone, carers, living with a disability or chronic health condition, social housing tenants, single parents, culturally and linguistically diverse, recently arrived migrants or refugees, Aboriginal Victorians, living within the LGBTIQ+ community or experiencing financial hardship. For more information visit the CASI page at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. Older residents can also stay connected and participate in social activities through an online social support hub at www.seniorsonline.vic. gov.au/services-information/social-supporthub.
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Kyneton businesses and residents are calling on Australia Post to improve service arrangements at their local post office. The post office has been experiencing a rise in demand for parcel and mail handling as COVID-19 protocols result in queues and delays. "Our local staff are fantastic and they're working their tails off, but with only six people allowed into the post office, the delays and wait times to just pick up a parcel are unacceptable," resident Brian Wilson said. "The configuration of the Kyneton Post Office only allows for two counters to be used and if the staff are tied up dealing with complex government applications or processing bill payments, the simple task of picking up a parcel or an oversized letter can take up to 45 minutes, sometimes longer." Mr Wilson said he was calling for Australia Post to better support the Kyneton operation by providing a dedicated parcel pick-up window in the morning and afternoon peak periods. An Australia Post spokesperson said parcel services had increased on average 18 per cent for lodgements and 30 per cent for collections in recent weeks. "Tuesday (August 11) saw a 70 per cent increase in parcel collections at Kyneton Post Office," the spokesperson said. "Floor capacity requirements mean no more than six patrons are allowed in store at any one time and we are unable to operate additional terminals. "Ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic, including additional restrictions, may result in increased delays as our business operates with additional safety measures. "As more people shop online, Kyneton and the surrounding communities are experiencing extremely high levels of parcels. Staff are working as hard as they can to ensure these are delivered safely and quickly, and in line with government restrictions." The spokesperson said Australia Post was continuing to explore ways to improve the flow of parcels in and out of the Kyneton Post Office and thanked the community for their patience and understanding.
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Newstead Live festival cancelled The Newstead Live music festival scheduled for January 2021 has been cancelled due to the public health and safety issues associated with COVID-19. Newstead Live brings performers, crew, volunteers and attendees from all over the country. Festival director Kelly Skinner said continued travel restrictions posed too much of a risk to continue planning the popular event. "Secondly, figures gathered from past festivals indicate that only about half of the attendees are inside venues at any given time," Ms Skinner said. "It is the nature of the festival that people gather in groups to socialise and play music. It would not be possible to enforce social distancing outside of venues." Given the public health concerns
associated with the pandemic, and the fact that the WHO has declared this a health emergency, the organising committee felt it would be irresponsible to continue with a large-scale public event in early 2021. "It would be irresponsible for us to set out to stage this popular event knowing there was a very distinct possibility of travel bans and strict restrictions on the number of people who could attend, and that the locals in Newstead could be put at risk with a large influx of people," Ms Skinner said. "The organising committee acknowledges that we are still a long way from January, but we need to make a decision now as applications were due to open." Ms Skinner said the festival looked forward to returning in 2022.
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2020, fiction, 368 pages Surging out of the sea, the Bass Rock has for centuries watched over the lives that pass under its shadow on the Scottish mainland, and across the centuries the fates of three women’s lives are linked. In the early 1700s, Sarah, accused of being a witch, flees for her life. In the aftermath of WWII, Ruth navigates a new house, new husband and community. Six decades later the house stands empty. Viv, mourning the death of her father, catalogues Ruth’s belongings and discovers her place in the past. Prepare for unsettling pasts and characters that ‘walk off the page’.
Winning Government Business: What you need to know, on Wednesday 2 September, from 9am to 12.30pm. Make your business stand out from the crowd and improve your chances of winning tender and contract opportunities with government. Plan Your Business Website, on Wednesday 2 September from
2020, non-fiction, 277 pages In July 2011, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz challenged herself to go plastic free for a whole month. Starting with a small group in Perth, the Plastic Free July movement has grown into a 250 million strong community across 177 countries, empowering people to reduce single-use plastic consumption and create a cleaner future. This book looks at how it all began and shares lessons from its successes. Fresh off the press, it also reflects on singleuse plastics in the time of COVID-19. This is a book for anyone interested in learning more about the movement and adding ideas to their arsenal.
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2005, fiction, 501 pages Holly couldn’t live without her husband Gerry, until the day she had to. They were the kind of young couple who could finish each other’s sentences. When Gerry succumbs to a terminal illness and dies, 30-year-old Holly is set adrift, unable to pick up the pieces. But with the help of a series of letters her husband left her before he died and a little nudging from an eccentric assortment of family and friends, she learns to laugh, overcome her fears, and discover a world she never knew existed. Postscript, the sequel to this story, was released last year for those left wanting more from these lovable characters.
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Ethical designs Woodend designer Bree Cresp (pictured), has combined her skill for dressmaking and passion for the environment to make a difference. Her new eco fashion label Get Conscious produces quality and quirky ethical clothing with sustainability at its core but it needs community support to launch. Bree has begun a Kickstarter campaign (kickstarter.com/projects/ lulurocketretro/get-conscious) with a goal to raise $20,000 to make it all a reality. "The idea for Get Conscious was born after a few sleepless nights researching the environmental damage caused by our society's desire for fast and disposable fashion," Bree said. "I had been making custom clothing for a few years, and was becoming increasingly disturbed by the amount of waste I was producing. After researching the environmental impacts of the fashion industry I was horrified." From the pesticides used to grow cotton to the amount of excess fabric going to landfill, Bree knew she wanted to see change. "I decided I could make a difference by creating with sustainable fabrics such as
hemp, organic cotton and linens that are certified organic and dyed with natural dyes," she said. Bree has selected Australian-owned textile suppliers with ethics that align with her brand. She acknowledges that beginning a business in the middle of a pandemic "seems a little crazy" but felt it was the right time to act. "I think the pandemic has shown us, as a nation, how reliant we have been on importing cheap products from overseas and that we need to invest more money in production in Australia, and be more considered in our purchasing choices," she said. Get Conscious uses fabrics and threads that are recycled, biodegradable, produced using sustainable practices and with an aim towards zero waste. Inspired by the ease of Japanese streetwear, the label offers a range of genderless, simple and effortlessly stylish pieces. Bree aims to officially launch the brand next year but is already working to fill orders through her Kickstarter campaign. She will soon apply for accreditation through Ethical Clothing Australia.
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A group of 'concerned local stakeholders' who believe the potential of the Macedon Ranges "is being constrained by current regional decision makers" has put out a call for new council candidates. Placing a classifieds advertisement in the Midland Express last week, the group stated it was "dedicated to supporting new councillors to bring innovative ideas and positive thinking to the table and seize the many opportunities that abound in our region". "By embracing a new way of thinking ... a revived council can lead the Macedon Ranges into the future with confidence, optimism and the support of the wider community," the advertisement read. The advertisement was authorised by business development manager and projects manager for ZFN Group (Kyneton on Riverside developers) James Schaefer, who said the group was born from a forum he facilitated in July 2019 in which participants from Kyneton Connect, Business Kyneton, U3A, Cobaw Health, regional tourism
groups and various local businesses took part. "Projects we would like to see include job creation in the industrial, commercial, tourist and residential sectors," Mr Schaefer told the Express. Among the projects Mr Schaefer mentioned as a loss to the Macedon Ranges was a proposed multi-million dollar equine centre that council abandoned in 2017. At the time, council withdrew its agreement to pursue a partnership with the state government and industry to produce a full business case, and approved the removal of the Macedon Ranges Equine Strategy as a reference document from local, state and federal government policy development. Macedon Ranges Residents Association secretary Christine Pruneau questioned why a business development manager was recruiting candidates. "This could be specific interests wanting to control council for their own purposes," she warned.
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ell, here we are in what has, without a doubt, been one of the craziest years for a long time. Our worlds have all been changed in some way or another. For many of us, our jobs have changed (either in location or role). Our life plans have altered, trips cancelled, and restrictions that we have never known before have become our ‘new normal’. Who would have thought that the fashion accessory du jour in 2020 would be a face mask? And even with the most extreme uncertainty of a worldwide pandemic, there has been more than a glimmer of good things come out of it. The obvious changes, challenges and fears that these situations bring will pass over time. Although I feel that the world and how we see it has been changed forever. Some of the undeniable shifts have been how we see ‘home’, our family and loved ones. We have found ourselves in a situation where all of those jobs around the house that we’ve saved for long-service-leave, holidays or when you finally have ‘some time’ have landed in our lap without a considerable amount of notice or apology. So many people have launched themselves into exciting projects. From fixing the house or building a vegetable garden to embarking on further study, writing or reading that book that has been sitting looking at you for years! Perhaps even learning how to cook. Hands up who in lockdown number two, sees the time as a further chance to get things achieved, rather than as a punishment? I have both hands firmly up! Although my dodgy left shoulder makes it look a little bit like one and a half hands. Anyway, this second wave of isolation has really brought a few thoughts of mine to the forefront. How much can I scale back on the food I buy weekly, and what can I grow, make or create at home that enriches my time with my family? We have an abundance of fantastic food producers in our area who put heart and soul into their products. Most do not supply the leading supermarkets, and prefer to keep the supply chain from paddock to plate very clear. We benefit massively from their passion and can easily find vegetable boxes delivered to our door, meat boxes all packaged up and ready to be collected and deliveries of wine from our region that leaves us spoilt for choice. So even if you don’t have a green finger, our incredible local food and wine producers have you covered. This winter, we have so many delicious vegetables in season and some great fruit to keep you full of essential vitamins and nutrients for your immune system. I absolutely love all the nurturing comfort foods this time of year. The best veg to look out for are cauliflower, broccoli, beans, jerusalem artichokes, beetroot, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots and celery as well as some nutritious greens like kale, silverbeet and spinach. The butternut pumpkin this year has been fantastic and, like a squirrel, I stocked up on a massive bag of them from our last farmers market. Try out my Warm Chickpea, Haloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad that will soon become a firm favourite. The great thing about these recipes is that they only require one pot. Less cleaning up and more time for that good book, I say. Let me know how you go, and I would love to hear back from you with any questions or challenges that you face in your kitchen on what food to use and how? You may have a can of chickpeas that has been stuck in the back of your pantry since 2001, don’t worry, I have plenty of ideas.
Warm Winter Roast Vegetable and Haloumi Salad with Lemon and Yoghurt Dressing
Ingredients 3 Small parsnips (peeled and chopped into 3cm pieces) 3 medium carrots (peeled and chopped into 3cm pieces) 5 beetroot (peeled and cut in half ) 1 sweet potato (peeled and chopped into chunks) ½ cauliflower florets - roughly chopped ¼ cup olive oil 1 can chickpeas drained 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
1 small bunch of coriander washed and chopped roughly 1 small bunch of flat leave parsley washed and chopped roughly 1 small packet of salad leaves washed 1 pack of haloumi 180 gm sliced into 1 cm slices 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 garlic cloves chopped roughly 1 lemon zest (do this first) 1 lemon juiced (then do this) 1 cup of natural yoghurt Pinch of salt
Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees. On a large baking tray place a piece of baking paper and lay all of the chopped vegetables, garlic in a single layer over the pan. Drizzle over olive oil and sprinkle over cumin seeds place in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 mins or until golden. Give all the vegetables a turnover add drained chickpeas, ground coriander and bake for a further 10 mins. Remove from oven and allow to call. In a small frying pan drizzle a little olive oil and heat to medium heat. Carefully place the haloumi into the pan for 5 minutes one side then turn over to brown on the other side. Do this just before you are about to serve up the salad as the haloumi is best served warm rather than cold. In a medium bowl add the Greek yoghurt, lemon juice and salt and half of the zest and stir until smooth. Arrange the salad leaves on a large plate and then add vegetables and chickpeas on top sprinkle over chopped herbs and then place the grilled haloumi on the top. The yoghurt dressing can be either placed on top of the salad or on the side for people to help themselves. Feel free to sprinkle a little more olive oil over the top and a squeeze of lemon juice if you fancy it just before serving. Note; if coriander or parsley is not your thing, choose any fresh green herbs to chop. I often use fennel from my * Follow Jennifer for more great recipes on Instagram. garden, mint and dill. Whatever is available and fresh is the best.
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Castlemaine's long awaited off-leash dog park has opened to the public. Well-behaved dogs of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to use the new fully fenced off-leash dog park at Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve, adjacent to the lower/ stadium carpark off McGrath Street. The dog park has a 1.2-metre-high fence, shade trees, access to off street car parking, and features such as a drinking fountain, gated entry points, seating, local law and etiquette signage, a doggie bag dispenser and rubbish bin. Mount Alexander Shire mayor Christine Henderson said the new park would provide people and dogs with a pleasant area to socialise, enjoy physical exercise, and importantly, was easy to access by car and foot.
Elloise the Doula invites new parents to join the free online sessions. Lisa Dennis Castlemaine-based doula Elloise Moffatt has launched a free online parent group aimed to support first-time and new parents across the region. Elloise specialises in supporting parents with postpartum care and grappling with the challenges of feeding and caring for their newborn. The doula said the first few weeks could be enough of a challenge for new parents without pandemic pressures. "I was concerned that many new parents may be feeling isolated and looking for support," Elloise said. "They can't have their family and friends around to help and give them a break, many are relying solely on their partner and this can also be overwhelming for their spouse. "I started the free weekly Zoom catch up with the aim of helping new parents, who might be feeling a little isolated at this time, connect with others in a similar location and situation." Elloise decided to offer an online forum for first-time parents initially, but she has also been approached by quite a few new parents in the Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges regions who would like to be involved. "I've compiled a range of topics and themes to talk about so there is some structure to the sessions, but there will also be the opportunity to connect with other new parents and share experiences, advice and support," she said. Elloise will also be able to provide struggling parents with links, tools and websites where they can learn more about any issues they are battling. The first session was held on Sunday. Elloise has also started a new Facebook page - Central Vic Online New Parent Group - to enable local new parents to connect. The doula and mum-of-one moved to Castlemaine 12 months ago from Melbourne and loves her new home. "It's a wonderful community and everyone has been so welcoming. But I know what it is like for new parents who may not have connections in the area and are feeling isolated." To find out more about the new group, join the Facebook page or email Elloise at elloisethedoula@gmail.com
A controversial bid for a 24-hour roadhouse with room for three fast-food restaurants at Woodend North has been rejected by Macedon Ranges Council planners. Plans included 16 fuel bowsers, a convenience store, three kitchens with two drive-throughs, internal and external dining areas, a picnic ground, parking and bays for 13 trucks. The ambitious proposal was intended for a 5.175 hectare site in the Farm Zone bordered by the Calder Freeway and Barkers Road. Community backlash during advertising last year aired concerns for town character and inappropriate use of the site. The plan attracted 152 objections and four letters of support.
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Gordon Dickeson loves his job as a linesman for Powercor based at Kyneton.
Dicko to the rescue Electricity runs through Gordon Dickeson's veins. The Powercor linesman has worked with live wires for 37 years and still to this day loves his job. Even in the depths of Kyneton's winter, he's one of that rare breed who looks forward to getting up and going to work. "I love it with a passion," he says. "Look around, this is my work office, Macedon Ranges and surrounds. Even in the middle of winter it's still a great place to work. "Every day throws up a new challenge and I could be anywhere from Blackwood to nearly Seymour." 'Dicko' (as he is widely known) grew up in Castlemaine where he played football and cricket before moving to Kyneton in 1983. "I was a contractor and a job came up with the SEC in those days and I was lucky enough to get that job and I haven't looked back since," he says. "There's nothing more rewarding than on a miserable night, the power's off, mum and dad are trying to get tea on, there's no lights, no heating, there's no TV, we get the power back on and there's two or three kids on the couch giving you the thumbs up, how good's that?" Dicko has had plenty of highlights in his career, including once saving a koala and its joey from a power pole in Woodend to the delight of onlookers, but the avid Collingwood supporter says his favourite 'rescues' have been when Friday night footy is on. "It's a typical Victoria night, it's pour-
ing rain and the Magpies are five goals up at half-time and the power's gone off," he says. "I happen to get a call to a house and it's full of Magpie supporters ... and I get the power back on for them so they can watch the second half. "Some people reckon I'm a oneeyed Collingwood supporter, I don't believe that. I do see good in other sides ... when we're 10 goals ahead of 'em!" A big part of Dicko's love for his job also has to do with the many friendships he's formed with workmates over the years. "I've been very, very lucky," he says. "Past and present people I've worked with have all been absolutely fantastic. "And the young blokes keep me enthusiastic." The local identity was also a football coach for Kyneton Football Netball Club for many years, coaching kids from the ages of 13 up to 17. "Coaching kids of that age was very rewarding ... you drive down the street now and they all say g'day or wave to you, just that appreciation for what we were doing to help them," he says. These days, at age 67, Dicko admits he has to take a bit more care physically in his line of work but there's still no retirement in sight. "The mind's still willing but the body's starting to slow down a bit," he says. "It's going to be a sad day when I retire because I am going to miss it. I'm going to miss the comradeship of the work guys and I get to meet customers at people's houses, I get
to work with electricians, I get to work with inspectors, so you're always working with different people and you get to know a lot of people. "Powercor is a wonderful company to work for, they do look after their staff very, very well ... even if the CEO is a bloody Richmond supporter!"
The one-eyed Collingwood supporter lost a bet to a colleague and had to dress in Richmond Tigers gear for a day. It was torture!
Dicko, pictured in the bucket, rescued a koala and its joey from a power pole in Woodend.
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Bryan Young, Castlemaine For me the explosion of COVID-19 infections is not surprising when the construction of the organisation to manage it is examined. At least the top two tiers of the DHHS (Dept of Health and Human Services) is run by managers who hopefully are good at management but their expertise does not include appropriate health knowledge. These managers pushed aside the Victorian chief medical officer Prof Sutton (what would he know) and set up up the response to COVID-19 with spectacular lack of success. Looking at aged care homes, many of these used to come under the umbrella of 'nursing homes'. This change of name enabled the owners to drastically reduce the number of qualified staff, such as nurses, reducing costs to improve profit. Of course, when the pandemic arrived the managers did not have the training or knowledge to handle it.The resulting number of deaths speaks for itself. Take an analogous situation. You consult a surgeon as you needed some problem corrected. He tells you what surgery is required and then adds the operation will be done by his secretary as she has had a lot of experience writing his letters. You would flee! However this appears to be what the state and federal governments are doing.
See for yourself Sue Love, Malmsbury Town Hall Committee member When Henry from Drummond opines ('Relevant concerns', Opinions, August 11) that the Malmsbury Farmers Market did not apply proper health and safety rules, he inconsistently says we did have rules in place in the Market area, but he was disgusted by people's behaviour outside of the market area. He refers to picnic tables full of people 'shoulder to shoulder'. His thinking drifts over to what he witnessed in the botanic gardens. The farmers market is quite separate from the gardens, and we had our two picnic tables in the Village Green cordoned off. Whatever was happening in the botanic gardens had nothing to do with the Farmers Market. Henry, we are doing our best, in difficult circumstances. Would you like to join us at our next farmers market and volunteer your time to assist us? A small group of volunteers assist the market manager to run a market that wants local people to have the option to buy local produce in the open air. Our market today (August 16) was located at the Malmsbury Cricket Ground. Safe distancing was practised, sanitising on entry and on departing (and at every stall as well) and everyone was masked. We would invite you along to see for yourself. Let us help you get over the negativity that prevails in your letter. Next Market: Sunday September 20.
Wasting money Tony Bell, Castlemaine Mount Alexander Shire at it again ('Bridge replacements', Midland Express, August 18). Wasting our ratepayer money on bridges (people wouldn't even know they are there) that don't require replacement. There is nothing wrong with these bridge decks or abutments and I provided councillors a briefing on this back in 2016 when I was a councillor myself and two local earthmoving contractors visited these bridges back then. Both agreed with me that these decks have no structural issues. Council has stated these new bridges will reduce flooding. What a lot of garbage.
This road didn't flood back in 2010/11 flood due to these bridges. Council says it is going to add rock beaching. Well hasn't that worked a treat. I will take any councillor/council engineer for a drive around our shire to show them just how much a failure rock beaching is. Back in 2016 councillors were told that Fryers Road carried more traffic than Gaulton Street. I didn't cop it then and don't cop it now! Fix Gaulton Street bridge where there are serious pedestrian/traffic issues and leave Fryers Road bridges alone until works are required. Also, the load limits on these two bridges is actually 25 tonnes, not 20 tonnes as claimed in the article, more than acceptable for that part of our town, while Gaulton Street has a limit of 15 tonnes.
Progress or greed? Lea Frydman, Kyneton In response to the $100 million development site on the corner of Pipers Creek and Edgecombe Road, will the Macedon Ranges Shire Council sell the soul of Kyneton to commerce? The proposed development site is to include a petrol station, so-called convenience store (7/11) and maybe a McDonalds with the added bonus of a Bunnings store. Kyneton already has two petrol stations, and a hardware store and several family owned pizza and fish and chip stores so it begs the question why more of the same? The cons certainly outweigh the pros of this proposed development site, which will certainly increase the truck and car traffic to the point where traffic lights will be needed at that intersection. Will it offer jobs to the locals? Certainly not, as most these companies use their own builder and trades for their construction works. Once construction is over, most 7/11 franchises are bought and run as a family business because of the low profit margin they cannot afford to hire staff. A Bunnings store may hire locals but will kill the existing Home Timber and Hardware store. But of more concern, does Kyneton really need a fast food chain (open 24/7) where teenagers will hang out night and day? To conserve the quaintness and charm of the town of Kyneton I beseech all to put forward your objection to the council before Kyneton turns into a satellite city à la Sunbury and loses its soul to commerce. If anything Kyneton needs it is a Big W or Kmart? Somewhere we can buy our undies and baby clothes. Disclaimer: Personal view only without prejudice or malice.
Roads, rates and rubbish? Michael Johnston, Castlemaine Victorian local governments have always provided a range of services, many of which are partially or fully funded by state and federal government grants. If your municipality has an Olympic Pool, your council has had that pool since 1956. We were immunised at the council's child welfare clinic, our meals on wheels are delivered by council staff and libraries have been crucial to people's wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who would like to return to a (non-existent) era of roads, rates and rubbish being the only areas for local government to focus upon, which services would they like local government to cease providing? Two major statutes outline the rights and responsibilities of Victorian local government authorities, the Constitution Act 1975 and Local Government Act 1989 (since updated as of April 2020). Both were enacted under state Liberal governments. These statutes do not stipulate specific areas that Victorian local government must provide services but recognise that "local government is a distinct and essential tier
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A life well lived Margaret Gray, Malmsbury I would like to add my heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Olive Penno. The volume of the tributes that have come through and are still continuing are testament to the number of lives lives Olive has touched including my own. Olive's legacy is the strength of the Taradale community, which will no doubt continue in her memory.
An enormous difference Jill Loorham, Castlemaine Through the Midland Express and to all councillors of the Shire of Mount Alexander, I ask that the issue of allowing tiny homes to be built on private residential properties be given the go ahead, understanding the importance it deserves. It is not hard to imagine a current and future scenario of inaccessible affordable rental for students and young people, homeless or living-rough individuals, and older people who find themselves without a home. Just read about the ongoing daily examples in mainstream newspapers. The opportunity to 'do something different' is now, and tiny houses being allowed to be built on private residential land or in caravan parks - or on currently unusable small acreage - would make an enormous difference in housing provision to every single person affected by this disabling circumstance. I call upon the councillors of the Shire of Mount Alexander to break us all out of the current municipal constraints... and VOTE YES to allow the building of tiny homes. As far as I can understand, there are more positives than negatives in changing the rules to permit the building of tiny houses. Perhaps 'learning on the job' for people (who are given permission to build a tiny house) will allow them - and their support network - to develop new job-ready skills? What a plus this would be! Perhaps residents in aged-care facilities can 'come home' to live in tiny (but slightly larger) homes on their relatives' land? Perhaps people living rough can finally have a place to call home. Perhaps living rough will become something read about in history books? Please do it councillors. You have a moral obligation to ensure practical affordable changes in housing occur in our community.
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Bureau of Meteorology issues La Niña alert
The Bureau of Meteorology has raised its El Niño--Southern Oscillation Outlook to La Niña ALERT status, meaning the chance of a La Niña occurring this year has increased to 70 per cent, roughly three times the normal likelihood. Dr Andrew Watkins, the Bureau's manager of climate operations, said La Niña typically resulted in above-average winter-spring rainfall for Australia, particularly across eastern, central and northern regions. "It typically also brings cooler and cloudier days, more tropical cyclones, and an earlier onset of the first rains of the wet season across the north," Dr Watkins said. "The cooling of surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean and an increase in the strength of the Pacific Trade Winds indicates the chance of La Niña has risen.
When these two changes occur at the same time, at this time of year, we see a greatly increased chance of a La Niña forming and persisting through spring. "Climate models suggest that further ocean cooling and intensification of Trade Winds may occur over the coming months, which has triggered the Bureau to shift from a La Niña Watch, issued on June 26, to a La Niña Alert." The last significant La Niña event was in 2010-11, which was the Australia's wettest two-year period on record beating the previous record from the La Niña years of 1973-74. The last time the Pacific Ocean approached La Nina conditions was in late 2017, but thresholds were only briefly exceeded. The Bureau will continue monitoring the situation closely.
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Kyneton testing milestone
More than 10,000 COVID-19 tests have been taken since the end of February at Kyneton Health’s Respiratory Assessment Clinic. Central Highlands Rural Health CEO Maree Cuddihy praised the Macedon Ranges community for their commitment in helping track the spread of the virus. Ms Cuddihy said 10,000 COVID-19 tests was a major achievement, not just for the hospital, but for every single person in the Macedon Ranges who had come forward. “With every test we carry out, we are helping contain the spread of the virus in our community,” Ms Cuddihy said. “By encouraging one another to get tested, and supporting those who test positive throughout the recovery process, we are looking after our friends, our family and our wider community.” Earlier this month, six members of the Australian Defence Force were deployed to Kyneton Health to assist at the health service’s COVID-19 screening clinic. The ADF personnel have been swabbing patients and triaging those calling to make an appointment for testing.
“We are extremely grateful to the ADF for their support as our staff have been going above and beyond to support our community.” “Every member of our team has been working extremely hard - from our acute and theatre nurses taking on new and different roles, to our environmental service staff who have adapted to increased infection control measures. Our administration team have processed a huge number of patient records and our community nurses are seeing more patients in the community. It really is a whole team effort,” Ms Cuddihy said. Kyneton Health’s Respiratory Assessment Clinic is continuing to test patients with symptoms related to the COVID-19 or as directed by the Department of Health and Human Services. Patients are asked to call ahead between 8.30am-4.30pm on 5422 9900 to book in and secure an appointment time. Photos: Sandy Scheltema
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Support to lead a full life Connecting Staff provides personalised programs, activities and solutions that support people to live their fullest life, their way. Connecting Staff’s founder and owner, Timothy Bruce, said they worked with children, young people, adults, families, who had social, physical, intellectual disabilities or mental illness. “Our philosophy is to recognise and support the impact of societal and organisational barriers affecting children, young people and adults,” Mr Bruce said. “Our practice is tailored to meet the needs and overcome any barriers that restrict life’s opportunities.” Connecting Staff collaborate with colleagues and professionals from other sectors, services or agencies, working collectively with the participant on issues of common concern. “As a non-registered NDIS provider, self-managed or planmanaged participants are able to work with us,” Mr Bruce said. He added that the practice was recognised by the Department of Human Services. Connecting Staff offers a range of support such as school holiday programs, Saturday night social groups, one on one support, outreach support to access your local communi-
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No place like home It’s not pubs, clubs or restaurants but the home where the majority of Australians who drink alcohol have the largest quantity per occasion and drink most frequently - even before COVID-19 lockdowns - according to the Annual Alcohol Poll 2020. The poll found that 67 per cent of Australians who drink alcohol had the largest quantity on one occasion in the past 12 months in the home, which is also where the majority (73 per cent) drink most frequently. The poll by YouGov Galaxy, for the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, was conducted in January/February just before the COVID-19 lockdown measures were introduced. FARE CEO Caterina Giorgi said drinking in the home was a long-standing trend that had since intensified. “Despite what many of us assume, people who drink alcohol are more likely to do so at home - and this is true even before the lockdown measures. This is the case whether people are younger or older, women or men, or living in major cities or regional areas,” Ms Giorgi said. The poll found that the majority of people listed home as the place they drank the largest quantity of alcohol. This is consistent across generations with 60 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds drinking the most on one occasion at home, as well as 77 per cent of people 50 and older. The poll also found that 80 per cent of people 50 and older and 62 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds drank most frequently at home, as did men (71 per cent) and
women (75 per cent), and people in major cities (71 per cent) and regional areas (80 per cent). “Drinking in the home is widespread, yet we don’t often think about the harms from alcohol occurring in the home because they’re largely invisible. Alcohol increases the severity and frequency of family violence and contributes to a range of cancers and alcohol dependence, Ms Giorgi said. “These harms have significant negative impacts on children, families and whole communities.” The poll also examined alcohol retail online and found that of people who had ordered alcohol online in the past 12 months, 23 per cent had alcohol delivered at least weekly and almost half (44 per cent) had alcohol delivered within two hours. Of the people who had online retailers deliver within two hours, 70 per cent drank more than four standard drinks that day, while 38 per cent drank 11 or more standard drinks that day. “Retailers are pushing alcohol into homes at all hours, with delivery as soon as 30 minutes. These practices are contributing to riskier alcohol use, and commonsense measures such as introducing a two-hour delay between online orders and delivery, are needed to prevent harm,” Ms Giorgi said. The poll also found online alcohol retailers did not routinely check ID, only 38 per cent of people indicated their ID was checked on delivery and 25 per cent said the alcohol was left unattended.
Young reds a healthier tipple Red wine lovers now have another excuse to indulge in a medicinal tipple, but it comes with a catch - younger reds contain higher volumes of a key antioxidant than the often-preferred aged wines, according to a Queensland university. A new study by CQUniversity’s applied chemistry team has found that trans-resveratrol - a compound that possesses high levels of antioxidant activity - deteriorates as red wines age. Lead researcher Dr Mani Naiker said antioxidants could provide health benefits by delivering cardio-protective, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic effects. “We found that resveratrol concentrations of red wine decreased with storage time, hence it is possible that older red wines will not provide the same degree of health benefits compared to younger red wines,” Dr Naiker said. In a study conducted in collaboration with researchers from Deakin University and Federation University in Victoria, as well as the Institute of Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity in Italy, some 16 wines from Australia and New Zealand with production years ranging from 2007 to 2012 were sourced from commercial wine suppliers. After initial measurements of the resveratrol
levels in the wines in July 2013, the bottles were re-sealed and stored at ambient temperature in darkness in their original packaging. The resveratrol concentrations were then again measured in November 2015 after 16 months in storage. The analysis, published recently in the Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, revealed that the average resveratrol concentration of the wines decreased by between 63 per cent and 96 per cent during that period, with an average reduction of 76 per cent. “In comparison to other foods, higher concentrations of resveratrol are typically found in grape skins, and hence extracted in the winemaking process, which is a major reason why red wine has more perceived health benefits than other beverages,” Dr Naiker said. “And as the effects of resveratrol are dose-dependent, determining changes in resveratrol concentrations with the storage of wines is of prime interest in determining any potential alterations in the perceived health benefits of red wines. “It should be noted though that freshly bottled red wines may lose resveratrol at a different rate than in aged wines, as the enzymatic activity may change over time.”
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Horses help destress During this time of COVID-19 Elizabeth Hannah of Black Horse Therapies is seeing people for therapy who are struggling with anxiety, stress and depression. "Participants have reported that they found the sessions relaxing and were able to forget about their daily lives and be present in the moment with the horses," Elizabeth said. "The experience of connecting and interacting with the horse was a pleasurable and calming one. Elizabeth said some comments from participants had been: "I found the opportunity relaxing and reflective. It gave me a chance to slow down, live in the moment and destress. It was great to develop a sense of trust between Pip and me that I don't always experience with people." -------
"I immensely enjoyed spending time with Sammy. I felt myself relax as I wasn't thinking about the multitude of other things needing to be done. It was a poignant reminder of the importance of taking time out of life's many challenges and realising that often simple and grounded encounters, in this case with horses, help you to both destress and refocus and see the way ahead a little more clearly than before." Elizabeth offers a person-centred approach involving interactions with horses through activities such as grooming and leading. All sessions are conducted on the ground there is no riding - and in a yard. A narrative framework is used that involves the telling of stories about what occurred in the horse yard. This gives participants new ways of seeing themselves. "The work with the horses assists them in discovering strengths and abilities that they
and others may have previously not been aware of," Elizabeth said. Elizabeth has practised acupuncture and chinese medicine for 30 years. She now includes Equine Assisted Therapy in her practice. To do this she studied for a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and trained in natural horsemanship.
The work with the horses takes place outdoors in a beautiful natural setting that people find relaxes and restores them. Counselling is classified as an essential service and government regulations are followed. Elizabeth Is NDIS-registered. For more information see the ad on this page.
Join the Yoga Institute on Zoom Jahne Hope-Williams of The Australasian Yoga Institute never thought she would say it but has to admit that she thinks Zoom is fantastic, in fact she loves it! " We are now running almost all our classes on Zoom, with the difference that we have our students coming to class from all over the planet," Jahne said. "This could never have happened pre-COVID-19. I would not have had the motivation to change, and neither would my students. Now they have time and opportunity as do I. "It is not easy to start with, but great fun. We are even now having coffee mornings with our students, and we never know who will turn up, or from where." Jahne has embraced the COVID regulations in other ways too - she's even made masks for her students and others…colourful, and sometimes with bling! But back to Zoom through which you can take part with Jahne doing tarot training and consultations as well as yoga classes. Restorative yoga on Zoom is held Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays. Zoom lectures and workshops include teacher training every second Sunday and tarot training every Saturday, lectures on Tuesdays, and soon there will be Wild 'n Weedy Herbal Foraging and Making on Mondays. For details go to www.yogabeautiful.com.au. Click on 'classes' or 'tarot'. To enquire and to book: email Jahne on yogafirst@netcon.net.au www.yogabeautiful.com.au yogafirst@netcon.net.au
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GettingThroughThisTogether acknowledges the stressors and difficulties of COVID-19 and provides simple and practical tips to support Australians’ mental health and wellbeing. “We need to care for one another, despite being physically separated,” Ms Morgan said. “We need to check in with family and friends by calling them or connecting via video if we can. “The power of a person’s voice rather than typed words on a screen can be very powerful way to make a real connection, and we need to be heard.”It is important we make a decision to get through this together. “Help is available in many forms if and when you need help, or you know someone who needs help. “Please connect with one of the many free support lines available or seek help with your GP or with one of the professional services.”See www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/GettingThroughThisTogether
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Make the change with hypnotherapy “With so many people confined to home, and with the stress of coronavirus, many find they are eating too much, and/or consuming too much alcohol, which can lead to not just being overweight, but also to many other life-threatening diseases, such as heart ailments, Alzheimers, poor nutrition and cancer, to name just a few,” says Marianne Pattinson of Kyneton Hypno Therapies. “Fortunately, hypnotherapy is a safe, available and inexpensive means to enable people to have some control over lifestyle choices. “It works by eliminating ‘cravings’ for unhealthy foods that most overweight people have,” Marianne says. Weight loss hypnotherapy helps to boost your metabolism, and to want to exercise much more than you do. Hypnotherapy has also been found to be the most effective way to give up smoking. Marianne says you should be able to benefit after just two sessions.
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Every excuse for a takeaway The doors of Mulberry's Delicatessen in Castlemaine may be closed but they are continuing to deliver to local homes every Tuesday and Friday. The 'pandemic pantry' online store is also now delivering to Kyneton, Malmsbury, Elphinstone and Taradale each Friday. Pre-prepared meals, cheeses (they'll put a cheese board together for you) and charcuterie, pantry items, bread, milk and baking goods, fine sweet-treats ... more than 300 items are available to order. Gisborne Peak Winery is offering a 'Father's Day Lunch in a Box', similar to their successful Mother's Day offering. This is a three-course lunch and is packed for just one person, two people or four people with extras available. It is now on the website and can be ordered for pick up at the winery on Father's Day, only two weeks away.
Photo: Mulberry’s Delicatessen Gina and Kooky of The Stables in Malmsbury are offering contactless takeaway Thursday to Sunday each week. Dinner menu highlights include pastitsio (Italians love lasagne until they taste this dish!), grilled Atlantic salmon with dill and caper sauce, and baked eggplant with tomato and mozzarella and tomato salsa. And of course you can't go past the wood-fired oven pizzas. Give the Mediterranean restaurant and pizzeria a call on 0419 575 150 to place your order. You don't have to miss out on good pub food during these turbulent times because The Malmsbury has returned to takeaway only ... now with a new menu. Meals are available to order Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, plus Sunday lunch. The bottleshop is open Wednesday-Sunday from 3pm and Sundays 11.30am. Check out 'The Malmsbury' on Instagram and Facebook to view the new menu. Phone through your order, pay over the phone and then drive through the bottle shop to collect, or get it home delivered in the Malmsbury area.
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Behind the scenes of ‘Why Arts?’ SHC Arts Week 2020
A monthly feature supplied by the students of Sacred Heart College showcasing all matters important to our younger generation
In the last full week before Lockdown 2.0, Sacred Heart held its annual Arts Week, filled with everything art related - from photos to acting, singing to artmaking, the whole school was involved. I asked Ms Caddey, The Arts Learning Area Leader, what her thoughts were on the week and how it went.
school, it became a bit of a community event, even if only for a few minutes. WERE THE OUTCOMES OF THE ‘SEROTONIN DRESS-UP DAY’ AND THE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION WHAT YOU EXPECTED??
WHAT ARE THE REASONS BEHIND HAVING ARTS WEEK EACH YEAR? There are so many reasons for celebrating the importance of art in our school and in our community. Arts Week helps us showcase the amazing artwork that our students produce each year in exhibitions and performances. A new feature of Arts Week 2020 was the day long masterclasses this year we offered Drawing, Acting and Singing - providing students from different year levels the opportunity to work with, and alongside, each other and participate in activities that can’t always run during class time. Arts Week 2020 was even more special than usual. With all of us experiencing various stages of lockdown, creative endeavours have become even more important, providing us a way to bring lightness to such a dark situation, expressing our emotions about current times, (no matter how difficult), and just having some fun! One of my favourite things was the music in the courtyard as students arrived at school in the morning, to some of our music staff playing Beatles tunes. So many people slowed down and wound down their windows as they were driving past the
Art Masterclass On Tuesday 28 July students were invited to be involved in the arts week drawing masterclass. This involved experimenting with a variety of mediums before creating a largescale artwork. The masterclass ran under the guidance and enthusiasm of Ms Sullivan, our art teacher and resident practicing artist. It was a fantastic opportunity for all involved.
The photography competition was also an absolute hit. I couldn’t believe how many entries we received! We had 98 entries from all levels of the school, with staff entries too. The most exciting, and difficult, part of that was working with our Arts Captain (Amber Jepsen) and Art Technician(Troy Christmass) to whittle 98 entries down to the top 30, and from those the final 3! It was so hard choosing! Amber loved all the photos of animals, but she also has a fabulous eye for photographic composition. Troy loved it when students were humorous with their pieces - there was one entry where a macro lens was used to shoot toys, but they looked life size. I looked for good technique with composition, lighting and depth of field, all of which were in abundance!
Drama Masterclass
by Ivy S and Bridie S, Year 8
Arts Week was an eventful week a SHC, full of activities for everyone to enjoy. The Drama Masterclass, held on 27 July, allowed 20 students from Year 7 to 11 to participate in an onsite drama workshop. The workshop was filled with fun improvisation games and many different acting performances, from a fairy tale to an issue which we all felt was important. The performances kept on getting better and better and everyone's confidence grew throughout the day. Some of the VCE drama students in Year 11 performed an ensemble that they had been working on, which was interesting for the younger students to see. In the future we hope to create a new theatre piece to perform that might tell our stories and thoughts. Thank you to Ms O'Shannessy and Ms Galloway for coming in and helping us throughout the day, and a huge thank you to Mr Gallagher for organising and guiding us through this masterclass.
Photography Competition Winners
Top Junior Photo Molly P, Year 8 – Trip to Ireland
I was so happy with how the dress up day went. I think the students were bright and beautiful (especially 7E who won the ‘Brightest Homeroom Competition’) but, to be honest, I expected a little more fluro (but that's just me!) We managed to raise just over $1000 for Sisterworks and Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, which are both supporting vulnerable people during this crazy Covid time.
Theme: ‘Because it makes me happy’
Top Staff Photo Mr Terry Carrick – A Backlit Nutter Top Senior Photo Amelia M, Year 11 – Summer Days
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People’s Choice Award – the photo that makes you the happiest Ms Abigail Bradbury (staff) - Pure Joy
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HOME ESSENTIALS Property: Three bedroom family home with period charm Address: 3 Creswick-Newstead Road, Newstead Price: $490,000 Agent: Bendigo Property Plus Contact: Di Selwood 5447 4088
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CLARKE Gordon Thomas Gordon was born in the Kyneton Hospital, 21st of February, 1930. It is with great sadness that we note that he died Sunday 23rd of August 2020 at BUPA in Kyneton after a long battle with dementia. Gordon was the beloved son of Annie (Harrington) and Tom Clarke late of Newham and the cherished brother of Gladys (dec), Joyce (dec), Marjorie (dec), Laurie, Arthur and their families. Gordon (“Bush Clarke”) was the much loved father of Debbie, Daryl, Lyndon, Jenny and Dean (Zaen) and their partners Craig, Kerrie, Kerry and Brent. Gordon was the dearly loved husband of Mary Taylor Clarke. He was the cherished, loved step father of Mary’s children, Michael, Tracey, Louise and Chris and their partners Denise, Barry and Peter. Gordon was the loving Grandfather of Sarah (and her partner Toby), Hannah and Daniel, Evan and Jarrod, Nyssa and Phoenix, Daniel, Darcy. He was loved by Mary’s grandchildren Josh and Nikki, Aydin, and Tara, Jack and Prue, Ben and Maddi, Ashlee and Danielle, Molly, Lucy and Sam. Gordon was a proud great grandfather of Clover Clarke-Schott (4/11/20 to 10/01/20) and Sunny and Marli Bowe. Gordon was an incredibly hard working man. He loved the bush - it’s people, stories and songs. He loved fox shooting and gardening. He loved his extended family with all his heart. We would like to thank his faithful Doctor, John Turner. Our gratitude goes to the wonderful staff at Bupa Kyneton for the amazing love and care extended to Gordon and his family for over 4 years.
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MASSIE - Nick A tireless and passionate advocate and volunteer for Hanging Rock and the broader Newham community over many years. He will be sadly missed but his legacy will live on through the amazing community he has helped to build. The Hanging Rock Action Group and Friends of Hanging Rock.
SWAIN James. Passed away on the 4th August 2020. Gone but not forgotten, forever in our hearts. Love from Nancy, Danny and family.
TREMBATH Richard Leslie (Les) 07.1.1933 – 17.8.2020 Passed away peacefully at home. Only child of Richard & Phyllis (both dec.).
Adored husband of Merle. Proud & loving father of Debbie, Ray, Mary, Donna & Roslyn. Father-in-law of Gayle, Peter, John P & John R. Cherished grandfather of Tim, James, Phil, Dan & Cam. Rebecca & Lauren. Mick, Pat, Melissa, Gab & Sam. Jack, Tom & Ellie. Keeley & Jeremy. Loved great grandfather of Dylan & Taylah. Abby. Mia & Elena. Lucy & Lenny. Dulcie & Henry. So dearly loved, so sadly missed. “Until we meet again”
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SPORTS wrap Cricket hangs in the balance Bill West
Different scenarios are under consideration for Gisborne District Cricket Association as far as a 2020-2021 season is concerned. The GDCA's annual meeting was conducted on Zoom link-up with around 40 participants on Sunday night. The coronavirus pandemic may have wrecked the football-netball season across the region, but it seems there may be some form of cricket for the 23 clubs in the Gisborne association. Rob McIntyre, elected unopposed for a further term as president, said much depends on how the current pandemic state of disaster unfolds, and the timetable for easing of restrictions. September 13 may be a key date. "It may well be we will be playing oneday matches only …. what complicates matters is the GDCA includes clubs in both the stage 4 lockdown area (Melbourne metro) and the Stage 3 area (country). "We will be waiting to see precisely what the chief health officer and state government determines," McIntyre said. "Clubs in the northern section of the association may be able to play in a small localised competition. We will be monitoring everything closely." The pandemic resulted in the 2019-20 grand finals not being played, and premierships being awarded to the highest placed teams after the semi-finals. Gisborne took out the McIntyre Cup in the top grade, going through the season undefeated. Cricketers wearing masks while play-
Legendary occasion: On February 23 the GDCA celebrated its centenary in style with a memorable gathering at Romsey. New Legends (from left) Gary ‘The Colonel’ Sanders, Miles Johnstone, Kevin Sullivan and Rob McIntyre, who accepted the award on behalf of his late father Doug. ing matches seems to be an unrealistic proposition. Most of the GDCA's key office-bearers were returned, but board of management members Gary Wilson and Colin Bruhn did not seek re-election and were thanked for their services. Chris Large was elected to the position of vice-president. New board members welcomed were Callum Jackman (Gisborne) and Richard Bayly (Bacchus Marsh). Simon Overden continues as secretary
From Kyneton to the ‘Flat’ Bill West Desma Budd (pictured) has chalked up plenty of hallmarks during her 15 years with Kyneton Bowling Club. She rates dual premierships with Kyneton in division one Saturday and mid-week pennant last season as highlights, but is now looking forward to playing with Kangaroo Flat next season. Budd and husband Barry moved to live in Bendigo several months ago, and she was invited to play with 'The Flat' in the strong Bendigo association. "I was going to play another season with Kyneton, but the travelling situation, and doubts about whether pennant bowls will go ahead with uncertainty around COVID-19, made it a logical decision," Budd said. "I'm sad to be leaving all my bowling mates at Kyneton, and will also miss the friends I've made in opposition clubs in Central Highlands." Very competitive in tennis and as a netballer and coach before eventually switching to bowls, Budd feels she is "still up to the challenge" in a tougher bowls competition. "Social bowls has been really good at Kangaroo Flat in recent weeks, despite COVID-19 restrictions." As well as winning various club and association events while at Kyneton, Budd's
two higher level bowls achievements were a state pairs title, and being a member of the Victorian Senior Side which won the Australian bowls title last season. In 2016, Budd combined with Amy Gloury (Bacchus Marsh) to win the Victorian women's pairs final at Bendigo East.
Golf inspiration Social golf continues to take place at several district clubs with COVID-19 restrictions in force. At Woodend last Tuesday, club secretary Barney Hearnden scored a hole-in-one on the par 3 fourth hole. At Trentham on Saturday, 14 intrepid enthusiasts braved the near zero temperatures and snow flurries to complete a stableford round. Brenton Payne (handicap 9) fired a remarkable 41 points in the conditions. Players in Trentham social golf have their scores logged for handicapping purposes. And the inspiration of the month for battling players must be the astounding British Women's Open victory by world number 304, Sophia Popov, from Germany. A month ago Popov was caddying in America, and her only wins were on the minor Cactus Tour!
and long serving Kevin Sullivan is again treasurer. Melton South Cricket Club is a new club admitted to the GDCA this season. The club has its top two sides competing in a strong turf competition while its third team is looking to play in a competition that offers two-day cricket in the lower grades. CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS One of the highlights of the GDCA's past season was celebration of its centenary.
The milestone was marked with 36 inductees into the new Hall of Fame to honour former players, administrators and umpires who have played prominent roles in the association's growth from humble beginnings to one of the strongest cricketing bodies in Victoria. Gisborne's Gary Sanders, Lancefield's Miles Johnstone, Woodend's Kevin Sullivan and the late Doug McIntyre (Romsey) were the 36 Hall of Fame members also honoured with 'Legend' status.
The Bowen Medal
Many fine players have won the Riddell District Football League's Bowen Medal, instituted when football matches resumed in the area after the end of World War II. The medal was struck in honour of Percy Bowen, who had been a long time Romsey Football Club player and administrator, and had held several position on the association's (as it was known then) board of management. Bowen played in seven premierships on the wing with Romsey between 1920 and 1929. Previously the Fairest and Best Player award was known as the Power Medal (1919-1930), Todd Cup Trophy (1931-1933), and the H. O. White Medal (1934-1940). Gisborne's outstanding on-baller Tom Sankey won the Bowen a record four times in 1963, 1965, 1967 (tied with Riddell's Ron Howard) and 1969. The only Riddell Football Club player to win the medal twice was fine defender Alan 'Stretch' Retallick (pictured) in 1971 and 1972. He went to Footscray for a short period to try his luck in the AFL. Retallick grew up in Clarkefield, and was also a superb left-arm fast bowler, and played with Riddell Cricket Club before joining Hawthorn East Melbourne in District cricket.
A nagging back injury prevented Retallick reaching his full potential as a quick bowler, despite numerous visits to a chiropractor.
Coach stays with Hawks
Woodend-Hesket Football Netball Club is pleased that Ben Tankard has signed up already as senior football coach for season 2021. Tankard, who coached Macedon for the previous two seasons, and was in charge of the successful Riddell League's interleague side in 2019, was appointed by the Hawks for 2020, and was very impressed with the pre-season training sessions. The coach was convinced WoodendHesket could improve enough to make the
finals, but this opportunity never arose with COVID-19 shutting down the RDFNL season without a match being played. The Hawks are already talking to players about the 2021 season in a positive manner. On Sunday, the club held a triple draw for its ongoing Club 50 fundraiser. The three lucky winners were Woodend Cricket Club president Ronan Hume, Hawks' Under 19s coach Steve Chapman, and Brett Vernon, from Macedon Ranges Glass.
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For Sale $500,000 Web
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Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508
A2 B1 C1
270 Scobles Road, Drummond
• Build your dream home (S.T.C.A) • Quiet and peaceful lifestyle property on 8 acres approx. • Rural Living Zone - Schedule 2 • Only eight minute drive to schools and main shopping precinct • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to attend all inspections
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• Cosy, comfortable cottage with bungalow • Open plan living, kitchen, dining with wood heater • New decking with extra storage • Five acres approx.
jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au
Kyneton 5422 2678 13 High St, Kyneton rh.com.au/kyneton
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Callum James 0421 189 383
callum.james@kyneton.rh.com.au
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Lot 28 Edgecombe Road, Kyneton
MIDLAND EXPRESS
Tuesday, August 25, 2020-47
“Think about who you love, then think about them in ICU.” For Sarah, who’s been battling coronavirus for nearly 8 weeks, being separated from her two little boys, has been heartwrenching. On top of coronavirus attacking every one of her body systems, intense pain and acute breathing difficulty, she still has no idea when she will be well enough to see her boys. Sarah’s hope is that by us all doing the right thing, no one else will have to experience the heartache her family has. Please, play your part and help stop the spread of the virus. If you have symptoms - please get tested. Payments of $450 are available to help you stay home and wait for your test result.
To learn more of Sarah’s story go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS KN252354
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MIDLAND EXPRESS
NEED TO GET TESTED BUT WORRIED ABOUT MISSING WORK? Help is available. A $450 payment will be provided for eligible workers who miss out on wages because they need to stay home. If you test positive or are a close contact of someone who does, a further $1500 is available.
For more information visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/supportpayments KN252352
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