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The li ft in thrift If you thought op shops were all about pre-worn clothes and dated kitchenware, think again. In recent days the Salvation Army's Castlemaine thrift shop manager Peter Bottomley has seen some particularly intriguing items come through the donation bay of the local store. Full story, page 6.

TOXIC CULTURE Local leader speaks out on Ambulance Victoria experience

Prominent Macedon Ranges leader Donna Fabris has broken her silence, revealing she was a victim of harassment, bullying and sexism when working for Ambulance Victoria.

Responding to recent media attention concerning a misogynistic culture within AV, Ms Fabris revealed she too had been the victim of a campaign of abuse that included having her phone number sprawled on the walls of public toilets along the Calder Freeway.

Ms Fabris was employed by AV for 17 years as a highly experienced clinician on the road, air wing, and as a senior manager. "I loved my job, but in 2012 I had no option but to leave after many years of targeted harassment and bullying," she said. Ms Fabris said the toxic culture was evi-

dent from the beginning when she was recruited into AV in the 1990s. The recruiting doctor asked her to remove her bra, then during the physical examination he commented on her trim and taut figure, telling her she would find her husband in the job. Continued page 5.

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Castlemaine great grandmother Spring Blossom (Janet Tough) during her sit-in in a ‘Grandmother Tree’ beside the Western Highway last week. Photo: Madelena Hudson

Castlemaine locals in tree-sit actions Eve Lamb

Castlemaine residents were among up to 60 protesters arrested last week at a controversial highway upgrade site in Western Victoria, after emotions ran high amid claims a culturally significant tree had been felled. Castlemaine's Gabe Lillington, 21, was arrested and bailed late last week after spending several days and two nights up a tree as part of actions to protect numerous trees from proposed roadworks to duplicate the Western Highway between Ararat and Buangor. The former Castlemaine Secondary College student is also one of about 30 Castlemaine residents who have been on site in recent days supporting efforts by the Djab Wurrung Aboriginal Embassy and others to halt the highway duplication and protect roadside trees they say hold immense cultural significance for traditional owners. Aged in her 70s, Castlemaine great grandmother, Spring Blossom (Janet Tough), also last week spent several hours in a tree protesters said had considerable cultural significance. Spring Blossom last week became one

of the protestors arrested and bailed to appear at Ararat Court at a later date, with part of the area involved in the dispute fenced off and a significant police presence on site earlier last week. Castlemaine's Gabe Lillington 21, spent all of last Tuesday and Wednesday nights far above ground level in a large eucalypt. Gabe's father Ian Lillington, said his son came down from the tree late on Thursday afternoon after learning that ongoing Supreme Court action aimed at protecting the trees and the area's indigenous cultural heritage had resulted in a stay on work at the site - at least until mid-November. Djab Wurrung embassy's Zellanach Djab Mara said a tree removed earlier last week was a culturally significant Directions Tree. The state government has disputed this, with transport infrastructure minister, Jacinta Allan, last week quoted as saying no trees had been, or would be, removed as a part of the Western Highway work without consent of representatives of the 12 families that made up the Djab Wurrung people. "It's been quite a horrendous time. It's been quite tough," Zellanach Djab Mara told the Express.

"There's a stop works in some particular areas of the landscape until November 19. "There's a number of culturally significant trees along that particular area. There are hundreds of culturally sensitive trees. "The whole landscape in itself is very important. There are some very, very sacred stone formations also within the land." Those objecting to the proposed duplication route, like Castlemaine's Lucy Young who has also been on site, say there are workable alternatives that could make the highway safer without destroying the trees, including an alternative route or reducing speed limits. "There's a perfectly good highway there that they could upgrade," Zellanach Djab Mara said. "It also goes through the town of Ararat to help the economy." Gabe's father, Castlemaine resident Ian Lillington, said he was extremely proud of his son's efforts to protect the trees and the area's indigenous cultural heritage. "I have a real concern that we, as a nation, are losing this beautiful landscape that has immense ecological and tourist value as well," he told the Express.

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A man is expected to be charged on summons following a crash in Gisborne South last Thursday morning. It is alleged a car was travelling on the Calder Highway when it crashed into bollards at a vehicle checkpoint about 4.15am. The black BMW X5 then hit a parked car before coming to a stop. No police or defence personnel were injured during the incident. A 33-year-old was transported to a police station where he returned a positive evidentiary breath test. The Sunbury man had his licence immediately suspended and is expected to be charged on summons drink driving and other traffic offences. The man was also found to be in breach of the directions issued by the chief health officer and was issued a $4957 penalty notice. The directions by the chief health officer, under the State of Disaster declared in Victoria, have been enacted to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Maldon has a new walking group that will meet weekly on Monday mornings from next week. Interested participants can meet outside the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre at 9.30am and then walk for about an hour. The group is in addition to the Tuesday and Friday walking groups and is for those who enjoy a gentle walk in the company of other people. Maldon Walking Groups follow all current recommended COVID precautions. "Anyone who enjoys being social or wants to maintain a regular exercise schedule should give the

walking group a try," a participant of the Friday walking group said. "Our group walks somewhere new each week and this is based on the abilities and health requirements of group members. "The walks are catered to suit all fitness types and will go at a pace to suit all walkers." There are many great benefits to be discovered from joining the Monday Maldon walking group. There will be the opportunity to meet new people from within the local area and form connections with others whilst enjoying the fresh air outdoors. The walking

group is a good way to look out for others, increase your personal fitness abilities and manage your health conditions. The Maldon Walking Group is a partnership project of the Maldon Hospital, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre and CHIRP Community Health. The Healthy Heart of Victoria have funded the establishment of the additional Monday group. All are welcome to join this group and bookings are not necessary. You can find out more about the group by calling the health promotion officer at CHIRP Community Health on 5479 1000.

Avoiding burnout for volunteers

If you manage volunteers, or are part of an organisation that relies on volunteers, join a free online workshop to help you better support others and recharge your own batteries when it comes to volunteering. It will be held from 2.30pm to 5.00pm on Thursday 5 November via Zoom. Register via www.eventbrite.com.au. Search Mount Alexander Shire Council.

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Don’t forget that residents and ratepayers can dispose of green waste for free at the Castlemaine and Maldon transfer stations until Monday 9 November. Green waste must be free of contaminants such as rubbish and declared noxious weeds. Proof of residency is required upon entry. The Victorian Government has introduced further changes to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions from 27 October. Metropolitan Melbourne is now in the Third Step. Regional Victoria continues in Third Step with further easing of restrictions As restrictions ease it is important to continue to take steps to keep yourself and others safe. Continue to wash your hands regularly, wear a face mask when you leave home, cough and sneeze into your elbow, and keep at least 1.5 metres from others. Keep friends and family safe by meeting outdoors. There is a lower risk of spreading COVID-19 between people if you are outdoors. Face masks must be worn by all Victorians 12 years and over when you leave home. Exemptions apply. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 get tested and stay home. Stay at home if you feel unwell. For up-to-date details on restrictions call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. For local assistance regarding COVID-19, or referral to a local community organisation or service, call our dedicated COVID-19 support service 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. If you, or someone you know, is feeling anxious or stressed, support is available. Contact Beyond Blue www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 22 4636; Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800; or Lifeline www.lifeline.org.au 13 11 14. Civic Centre Cnr Lyttleton and Lloyd Sts P.O. Box 185 Castlemaine VIC 3450

Australia Day Awards now open

Who would you like to recognise for their contribution to our community? Council is calling for nominations for the 2021 Mount Alexander Shire Australia Day Awards. There are four categories – Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year (including online). We have simpliﬁed the nomination process for the civic awards this year. Nominations close at 5.00pm on Friday 4 December. For more information visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/AustraliaDay.

Free community workshops

Castlemaine Community House (CCH) is open again and running the following free workshops: The Big Splurge: Budgeting for Christmas – Find out essential budgeting tips for Christmas spending. Held from 10.30am to 11.30am on Thursday 5 November. Create Space – A time and place for people to meet up, bring along a creative project to work on, such as sewing, drawing, sculpting, darning or more. Held from 1.00pm to 3.00pm every Tuesday until 15 December. Places are limited. For more information or to book call 5472 4842 or visit www.cch.org.au.

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Do you have special memories of Maldon and the heritage aspects of the town centre? Share your stories, memories and knowledge online or ﬁll out a reply-paid postcard, available at a number of Maldon businesses. Submissions are welcome until Monday 16 November. Visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay to ﬁnd out more.

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From page 1. By 2009, as a senior manager, Ms Fabris said she was the victim of a targeted campaign by members of her own staff. She claimed the campaign included vexatious complaints and underhanded tactics that made it hard to investigate. Ms Fabris has joined a chorus of employees to speak out about their experiences over the past week. "It is extremely disappointing to hear that nothing has changed since I left," she said. "It is unconscionable that with all the reviews and restructures that have taken place, the toxic culture remains the same." Ms Fabris, a Lancefield resident, is the current president of the Kyneton branch of Zonta International, an organisation that empowers women and girls through service and advocacy. She said as she began moving up the organisation she was accused of sleeping her way to the top. "All because I was a highly motivated and ambitious women," an angry and frustrated Ms Fabris said. She said her troubles began when she was a developing manager. She believed upper management felt it was easier just to shuffle the decks than deal with problems. Upper management appeared not to have the appetite for the work needed for real cultural change, Ms Fabris said. "I recall spending many hours representing AV at Fair Work because paramedics challenged each first, second or third warning received for their appalling

Snake bite victim airlifted Ambulance Victoria was called out to treat a snake bite victim at Mount Alexander on Sunday afternoon. Paramedics enlisted the help of CFA units from Harcourt and Elphinstone to track down the man in his 20s who had been walking on the Leanganook Track. Harcourt CFA captain Andrew Wilson said they were called in to help track the

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behaviour. Even though I witnessed much illegal and immoral behaviour," she said. Ms Fabris said some of the troublesome staff remained working at AV and were continuing their bad behaviour. She hopes telling her story will in some way help bring about change. "To the brave women and men that have come forward. You are not alone. To all paramedics, be respectful to your colleagues. It is much easier to be nice than have this ongoing fight. I wish you luck," she said. Ms Fabris will make a personal submission to the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission that will conduct a review of Ambulance Victoria at the request of AV CEO Tony Walker. Mr Walker said bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination of any kind had no place at Ambulance Victoria. "We will shine a light into the rotten corners in our culture, expose the behavioural undercurrents that have led to this point, understand the deficiencies in our systems that have enabled sexist and discriminatory behaviour and allowed abhorrent experiences to remain hidden," he said. "This is about changing our culture to ensure it never happens again." People who have experienced discrimination or sexual harassment can contact the commission's Inquiry Line on 1300 292 153 for more information about their rights and how they can make a complaint. - Karen O'Sullivan is a freelance Donna Fabris has revealed she was a journalist and former Channel 7 News victim of harassment, bullying and sexism Reporter when working for Ambulance Victoria.

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If you thought op shops were all about pre-worn clothes and dated kitchenware, think again. In recent days the Salvation Army's Castlemaine thrift shop manager Peter Bottomley has seen some particularly intriguing items come through the donation bay of the local store. For starters there's the Swiss travelling clock circa mid-1920s. Then there's the vintage police truncheon - "with some pretty impressive dents in it," notes Peter. The mind boggles. Adding some musical diversity, there's the German-made zither, an item similar to a harp that some member of the public saw fit to bestow on the local charity outlet. It's all left Peter pretty busy with the research side of his role, jumping online in a quest to confirm provenance and set appropriate retail prices for the goods. It hasn't taken him long to discover that the zither - still in its original box albeit a little timeworn - appears identical to one on proud display at Sydney's Power House Applied Arts and Sciences Museum. "And the clock is a Swiss Jaeger Le Coultre eight-day travelling alarm clock, probably 1930s," Peter says. "Eight-day because you only have to wind it every eight days." As to the antiquarian police truncheon, the thrift shop manager says he's sent diagnostic details to the British Police Museum in Glasgow and is waiting to hear back. 'They've said they're more than happy to look it and get back to me," says Peter, adding that he'll let the Express know more as soon as he does. "It's got the Queen Victoria cipher on it so it can't be any later than 1901 because that's when Queen Victoria died, and it's also got a hallmark punched into it. "I think it's seen a few wild encounters," he says, critically examining the evocative dints and scrapes on the retro law enforcement piece. Fortunately history and historic sleuthing is something the thrift shop manager, who doubles as a Castlemaine cafĂŠ owner, thoroughly enjoys. "I've got a passion for history. It's these tangible items that bring history alive." Peter reels off myriad fashion labels on donated clothing received - "some of it not

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Some of the rare and intriguing items that have been donated to the local shop in recent days. even worn". "Alannah Hill, Dangerfield, Carla Zampatti, We've got Lisa Ho over there, Ralph Lauren â€Ś" About three weeks ago the local thrift shop joined other Salvation Army charity stores nationwide in listing desirable items for sale on a dedicated online portal with all proceeds returned to the communities where they were listed. "Any Salvation Army store is able to upload items and the shop code indicates which community shop listed the items so everything that comes from here raises funds that all come back into this community," Peter says. He says the research is all part of setting affordable yet fair prices for goods and respecting the items people donate, and the histories that may be attached, which in special cases may mean really precious items end up being presented to public institutions. "It's extraordinary. It never ceases to amaze me what comes in that door, and how generous people are," he says.

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Land near Willowbank Road has been secured for a new primary school with onsite kindergarten in Gisborne's south. Education Minister James Merlino said the new primary school would open in 2022 and cater for 475 students once completed. The on-site two-room 66 place kindergarten, with associated administrative facilities and outdoor play spaces is also due to open in 2022, in time for three-year-old kinder to start in the Macedon Ranges. Every new Victorian primary school opening in 2021 and 2022 will have a kindergarten onsite or next door. SCHOOL NAME NEEDED Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the school was still in need of a name and the community was encouraged to have a say. Three options have been put forward to help find a name that reflects the school's unique identity, inspires local pride and that makes the school easily locatable. The three options for the community to vote on are: Bunjil Primary School: Bunjil (the eagle) is a Woi-Wurrung word and an important part of Wurundjeri culture. It is seen as the creator of country and man. Bunjil Creek is also located nearby; Garrong Primary School: the Woi-Wurrung word for wattle, which is native to the Macedon Ranges; and; Willowbank Primary School: the new primary school is located nearby to Willowbank Road and Willowbank Estate. "We urge every Gisborne resident to head to the website and let us know what they think," Ms Thomas said. The consultation period will be open until Friday November 13. To have their say, community members can visit engage.vic.gov.au/south-of-gisborne-primary-school-naming-engagement.

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Those engaged in the local government elections are on the edge of their seats as their the majority of first preference votes were recorded last week. In Macedon Ranges, new East Ward candidate Annette Death proved popular, gaining a strong majority of first-preference votes with candidate Bill West, hopeful for a second term, not far behind. Geoffrey Neil was positioned third while Natasha Gayfer was fourth, still in the race for a return seat. West Ward saw new council hopeful Mark Ridgeway with a majority first-preference votes, former mayor Janet Pearce second, followed closely by Jennifer Anderson seeking her third term. Still in the race are Lenka Thompson, chasing Anderson at fourth, and Wes Turner, a close fifth. South Ward saw Rob Guthrie take the lead in first preferences while Dominic Bonanno was second and Anne Moore third. Still in the running is Christine Walker. Change will occur after final votes are counted and preferences are distributed. Calculation of the final tallies will take place after Wednesday.

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The redevelopment of Castlemaine Secondary College is fast nearing completion with contractors Fairbrother Construction just weeks away from putting the final touches on the new-look school. The redevelopment has been a decade in the making with planning for the ambitious four-stage project beginning back in 2010 and the first stage - the Wellbeing Precinct - commencing in 2011. Stage two's Engineers Precinct was competed in 2016 and with the remaining funds the college was able to commence stage three's Performers Precinct. In 2018 the college was awarded a further $11.75 million to complete the remainder of the extension of stage three and undertake stage four construction of the new Administration and Artisans buildings. The keys to the new admin building, library and Performers Precinct spaces were delivered ahead of schedule at the beginning of third term in July this year. The last of the former 1960s Castlemaine High School buildings came down during lockdown in September. The college received the handover of the last building - the Artisans Precinct - just before the recent commencement of fourth term and the return of in-school learning. All that remains now is for the contractors to complete landscaping works to see the central space, where the former 200 and 300 blocks once stood, transformed into an inviting outdoor space for students to gather. CSC assistant principal Justin Hird took the Express on a tour of the new buildings. The sprawling Artisans Precinct in-

CSC assistant principal Justin Hird is pictured with the new-look textiles area, which includes display cabinets for students to exhibit their work. cludes a media lab complete with darkroom, textiles and art spaces, general-purpose classrooms complete with audio visual screens, a separate wing dedicated specifically to the school's Steiner program and a new-look canteen. Artisans, the largest of the four precincts to date, includes smaller classroom spaces where students can work on individual or small group projects and display areas where textile and artworks can be placed on exhibition. "The whole school community has had input into the redevelopment and what the school would look like and can take great pride in the finished product and the

functional and versatile new spaces that will serve our students and the local community for many, many years to come," Mr Hird said. Once the major project is completed the school will look to refresh its tired Music Centre, which is the last of the existing buildings to be retained. "The school community fundraised to purchase the two portables to create the Music Centre and therefore the school owns these and wanted to keep them," Mr Hird said. "The buildings will be fitted with new cladding to revitalise them and see them tie in with the school's new-look precincts."

Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards has been a driving force behind the college's redevelopment and said it was a credit to everyone involved. "It's been quite a journey to completion. However, the government's commitment to completing this $12 million project (stage three) on time and on budget has been achieved," she said. "I'm really grateful for the support that has been behind me delivering on this project. I know the Castlemaine Secondary College community is now looking to see what is next in terms of future development on the site, and I look forward to working with them to realise those plans."

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Young people and their achievements will be celebrated in Macedon Ranges Shire Council's annual Youth Awards. Nominations are now open for any young person, or group of young people, aged 12-25 years who lives, works or attends school in the Macedon Ranges. Young people can be nominated in one of the following categories: Will power: young people who show real character and perseverance, especially in the face of adversity. Good deeds: young people who give their time and energy to activities that support the wellbeing of another individual, group or community. Pure imagination: young people pursuing their passion for creativity through the arts. Nicely played: young people kicking recreational and physical activity goals. Skilling it: young people excelling in a mentorship program, workplace or business. Well aware: young people who shine light on important issues/social causes and raise awareness in the community. Visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au/youthawards

Woodendâ€™s Samson Briscomb will have his considerable locks chopped off to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation through the Worldâ€™s Greatest Shave.

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Unlike his biblical namesake, Woodend's Samson Briscomb has decided himself to lop off his locks. It's a big move for the 12-year-old whose tresses measure about 80cm in length, and will help power the Leukaemia Foundation through the World's Greatest Shave fundraiser. Samson's aversion to the hairdresser has seen his golden curls grow out for most his school life and he has become known for his fun, creative styles along the way. "The first time we realised his hair might come in handy was for a Viking dress up party," his mother Hannah said. "I got to put it in nice big fat plaits, which was perfect for a Viking. It grew from there. "Every time they had a crazy hair day or dress-up day at school, his hair always became part of the costume." Samson's hair has aided his transformation into pirates, wizards and everything in between. The most recent inventive style was an octopus with plaits for tentacles. While he has enjoyed his hair, Samson decided during the coronavirus-imposed lockdown that it was finally time to chop it off and saw the World's Greatest Shave as a fitting opportunity to give back. "It's been a long time that he has been known for his long hair. I think he's a bit nervous but he's also really ready," Hannah said. "He decided it was opportunity to do some good through a fundraiser and was attracted to the Leukaemia Foundation because of their work to support young people with blood cancer and their families." He was also inspired by a classmate who raised funds for the organisation earlier in the year. Samson's big chop is scheduled for November 7. He will lop off his locks for a style with short back and sides and he will donate his hair to be made into a wig. His target is to raise $5000 which would fund all laboratory costs for a blood cancer treatment research project for three months. He has already had some generous donations from the community and at Friday, midday, he had raised $4,703.07 toward his goal. Donations can be made in the lead up to his big chop and also for a week after. All funds raised will go to the Leukaemia Foundation. To make a contribution, visit Samson's World's Biggest Shave profile: worldsgreatestshave.com, hit donate and search Samson.

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Year 12 students have faced one of the toughest years as the state adapted schooling during the coronavirus pandemic, but most have finished their last days on a positive note. Sacred Heart College year 12 students celebrated their last day in the classroom with a Celebration Day breakfast, fancy dress, mass and early graduation ceremony. Year level leader Marika Payne said the early graduation ceremony was just one of the many changes made during the coronavirus pandemic. "There are still some unknowns so we wanted to hold a graduation ceremony while we could," she said. Ms Payne said the year had been filled with unknowns for the graduating class of 2020 but both students and teachers had adapted well with a lot of "resourcefulness and thinking outside the box". "They have all done an amazing job and there has been wonderful support from parents and families, which has been good to see," she said. Year 12 students across the state are now in a study period in preparation for their VCE exams.

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Meraki is to do something with soul, creativity or love, so it is the fitting name of Sacred Heart College's VCE art exhibition. The showcase features the final-year work of students across Studio Arts, Product Design and Technology, Media, and Visual Communication and Design, and will open at the Kyneton's Old Auction House this Thursday. Works include a tutu inspired by Giselle and made from 40m of tulle, a backpack crafted with the old leather tools of a student's grandfather, a striking festival outfit, a large spectacular watercolour, print magazines with impact and creative branding and marketing pieces. Art Learning Area leader Samantha Caddey said each VCE arts student would be featured and all had worked hard to develop their concepts. "It has been a really great group of students," Ms Caddey said. "They have created their own arts community. There has been online collaboration and students have been really supportive of each other." While there will not be an official grand opening, nor typical red carpet film night for the media students, Ms Caddey said people would still be able to view the works in person in smaller groups across two weeks. To help showcase the work, students have also each been filmed talking about their concepts and their process leading up to the final pieces on show.

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One of the red angus who represented Mt Charlie Red Angus in the On-Farm Challenge: Black Diamond Mistress.

Co-owner of Mt Charlie Red Angus, Paul Rathbone, was pleased to showcase the animals’ qualities in the On-Farm Challenge.

Red reigns at Riddell Mt Charlie Red Angus at Riddells Creek has exhibited in The Red Angus Society Victoria On-farm Challenge for the first time. Co-owner Paul Rathbone said it was a terrific opportunity to demonstrate the great qualities of the breed in the challenge, which took place from October 31-November 2. The event featured 217 head of cattle and showcased both red angus stud and commercial animals from 17 farms across Victoria. "This is an exciting opportunity for red angus in Victo-

ria," Mr Rathbone said. "It provides an opportunity to showcase various farms across the state and their commercial cattle and stud cattle because it's been quite restrictive for us to be able to present our cattle given all the shows that have been cancelled." Mr Rathbone said the red angus breed was a tremendous beef cattle with great mothering capacity, a terrific temperament to work with and with excellent muscle and carcass qualities. "There's a growing interest in red angus as a breed

because of their easy working capacity and great market potential," he said. Red Angus Society is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the breed in Australia this year and it was to have been the feature breed at the Royal Melbourne Show in September, which was cancelled due to COVID-19. Judge of the On-Farm Challenge was Rob Onley from Agri Gene based in Noorat in Western Victoria. Rob has been involved in the stud industry for many years working with properties both in Australia and in the USA.

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Hans and Anne van Gemert know that ‘going solar’ is a good financial move for them as well as their tenants. we paid for a similar size solar system on our other property in Castlemaine 10 years ago. Plus our experience going through the MASH bulk-buy was a really smooth one, so we'd recommend that anyone who's interested takes a look at what MASH offers." About MASH MASH (More Australian Solar Homes) is a community solar bulk-buy owned and organised by the not-for-profit Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance which is based in Castlemaine. Partners include Mount Alexander Shire Council, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Mount Alexander Sustainability Group and Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group. To learn more and request a quote visit mash.org.au or call 1300 466 274.

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After five months of waiting for VicRoads to resume testing, Shanti SteventonLorenzen took her probationary test last month.

On the road Shanti Steventon-Lorenzen is gearing up to new freedom after gaining her 'Ps' with a little help from TAC and CHIRP Community Health in Castlemaine. The TAC L2P program has been running through CHIRP for five years, and it helps young learner drivers attain their probationary licence. The program matches them with trained volunteer mentors to gain the necessary 120 hours of supervised driving practise. While metropolitan programs have been suspended since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CHIRP's regional program has been able to resume activities whenever restrictions have eased with safe hygiene procedures to protect volunteers and learners. Even though Ms Steventon-Lorenzen achieved her 120 hours in May, she wasn't able to take the driving test until last month. "Having a licence will make my last month of high school heaps easier. Over the summer having a licence will mean the freedom to work and catch up with mates without the hassle of organising lifts," she said. Shanti lives half an hour out of Castlemaine and was feeling a bit trapped in the bush. "I craved the independence that comes

from easy travel. I also knew that having a licence would make it easier going into year 12," she said. "My mentor Pete and I ended up driving for one to two hours most weeks until I had my 120 hours. "We started just learning how to control the car around Castlemaine and progressed to longer drives to Bendigo and Maryborough. We also managed a trip down to Melbourne and Pete taught me some helpful skills like changing a tyre." CHIRP's L2P coordinator Lisa Cavallaro said despite making so many adjustments to their lives already, all of the learner participants had been good-natured about the disruptions, patiently waiting for restrictions to lift again. "Shanti joined the program in October 2018 when she was first matched with her driver mentor, Peter, who has been an L2P volunteer since 2017," Ms Cavallaro said. Ms Cavallaro said CHIRP expected an influx of learners now that VicRoads was testing for learner permits again. "Fortunately, we have new mentors lining up to join the program," she said. The L2P Program is a joint partnership between VicRoads and the Transport Accident Commission, supported by the Victorian Government.

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Car manufacturers are urging vehicle owners to immediately check their vehicles to determine if they are affected by the Takata airbag recall. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Mr Tony Weber said thousands of vehicles in regional and rural Australia could be affected by the recall. "Many of these vehicles will be driven by farmers and people in support industries. These drivers are the economic backbone of rural Australia and may well be travelling long distances every day. It is vital they are able to do so safely," Mr Weber said. A wide range of passenger cars, light trucks and vans are affected by the recall. There are currently more than 150,000 vehicles still needing faulty airbags to be replaced. A faulty Takata airbag can kill or seriously injure any occupant of the vehicle regardless of whether they are a driver or passenger. It is also possible owners of vehicles who have ignored multiple requests to have a faulty airbag rectified will be confronted by registration sanctions. This could include a cancellation of registration or an inability to

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Even though Victoria is emerging from current restrictions and hopefully moving to COVID-19 normal in the coming weeks and months, because of limited information from the Victorian government around the operation of outdoor events, Caravan Industry Victoria has postponed the Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow, which was scheduled for February 2021, to a later date in that year. The CIV's organisational body's chief executive Rob Lucas said the sheer amount of work and commitment required to run the event in these times of uncertainty had meant there was no option other than to cancel. "We must comply with the current Victorian government restrictions to keep everyone safe," Mr Lucas said. "We will continue to lobby the Victorian Government to ease restrictions for outdoor caravan and camping shows, and to allow them operate in a COVID-safe manner, ensuring that businesses in the industry can showcase and sell their products and consumers can prepare for their holidays to then boost the local economy."

Making biodiesel from old cooking oil and ag waste could become widespread now that it has become easier since researchers developed a powerful, low-cost method for recycling used cooking oil and agricultural waste into biodiesel, and turning food scraps and plastic rubbish into high-value products. The method harnesses a new type of ultra-efficient catalyst that can make low-carbon biodiesel and other valuable complex molecules out of diverse, impure raw materials. Waste cooking oil currently has to go through an energy-intensive cleaning process to be used in biodiesel, because commercial production methods can only handle pure feedstocks with one to two per cent contaminants. The new catalyst is so tough it can make biodiesel from low-grade ingredients, known as feedstock, containing up to 50 per cent contaminants. It is so efficient it could double the productivity of manufacturing processes for transforming rubbish like food scraps, microplastics and old tyres into high-value chemical precursors used to make anything from medicines and fertilisers to biodegradable packaging. The catalyst design is reported in a new study from an international collaboration led by RMIT University, published in Nature Catalysis.

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Gifts of love and friendship

Few Australians can still remember World War II, but Enid Chapman does. The Castlemaine resident was 12 when the war began and she knew Australia sent troops to what is now TimorLeste. "Timor did a great deal to help Australia escape Japan," Enid said. "Probably a lot were killed for helping Australia." They were. About 40,000 Timorese were killed by the Japanese in reprisals, and by allied bombing of Japanese positions in what was then Portuguese Timor. Enid has been knitting for many years and gifting blankets to those in need. She started knitting blankets for Ethiopian mothers and babies. According to Enid, the doctors eventually said "please stop sending rugs". They had enough. Then she remembered Timor-Leste and its sacrifice. "I thought if I kept doing rugs, where would I send them? Timor-Leste was the answer," she said. "Although a tropical island, it is mountainous and most Friends of Lolotoe president Jen Foster with some people live in the mountains, of Enid’s blankets. where it can be cold." Like many Australians, Enid's handiwork. FOL can't sing Enid's Enid was unhappy with Australia's treatment praises highly enough. of this small country after its independence. But Enid doesn't like any fuss, she is "Australia didn't give Timor a fair share just pleased to be able to do something to from the oil fields," Enid said. try and help others who are less well off. Australia signed an agreement to give "I don't think I'm anyone special. My Timor-Leste its Timor Sea oil fields back in friend Diane does the hard part of sewing 2018 but, by then, they were almost comthe pieces together and crocheting around pletely depleted. the rugs. I actually find knitting relaxing. Enid teamed up with local group Friends "Besides, you've got to fill your time of Lolotoe who, with the help of Rotary, ship when you're 93!" her beautiful handmade rugs off to the island To find out more about the Friends of nation along with other essentials. ShipLolotoe and their recent efforts to support ments are on hold at the moment due to the the people of Lolotoe impacted by the panMelbourne lockdown, but when this eases demic check out their Facebook page. the group will send off a second batch of

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Jennifer Beachey is a local foodie, food writer and homecook who keeps her followers entertained on Instagram and Facebook with her creative seasonal recipes. Jennifer lives in Kyneton and when not in the kitchen can usually be found in the vegetable garden with her chickens. realhomefoods.com.au

t’s coming around to the time to plant your veggie garden but there is fresh produce to be enjoyed right now such as spring garlic. Spring garlic is currently in season (often called green garlic) and it is one of the best culinary finds I have had in years. Jackson and Laura from Pipers Creek Produce are growing and selling spring garlic and the plant has been a treat to cook with. Green/spring garlic is the young garlic plant that is picked before the bulbs form. The garlic flavour and fragrance is not as pungent as the fully grown plant, but the whole plant can also be used as you would a spring onion. I have included a delicious spring garlic risotto recipe below that I served with slow-cooked red wine and beef from our local Tullus Pollock Wagyu. But you could serve it with prawns, chicken or simply on its own with a dusting of robust parmesan cheese. It is a great time to support our local producers and buy local whenever you can, but how do you find them? Check out Harvest_To_Table_Vic on Instagram where you can find a growing list of our loved local producers, what is in season and how to bring them to your table.

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Spring (green) garlic risotto Ingredients 1 cup of arborio rice 1 medium brown onion finely chopped 4 tablespoons of olive oil 4 cloves of garlic minced 6-8 stems of spring/green garlic finely sliced 1/2 cup white wine (sauvignon blanc or chardonnay) 1.5 litres of good vegetable or chicken stock 2 bay leaves 1/3 cup of mascarpone 1/3cup of gran pandana/ parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper

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4) Add the rice and stir constantly until it starts to crackle. Add the wine continuing to stir, then one cup at a time of warm stock and continue to stir until the rice begins to thicken and all the stock is used. This process will take around 25-30 minutes and is a labour of love, but definitely worth the effort. 5) To know when your risotto is ready, take a small grain of rice and cut it through the middle. If there is a tiny little white dot then

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Connecting Country was thrilled with the community response to its 'Bird watching for beginners' on October 17. More than 280 people registered for the theory session in the morning, with the afternoon practical session completely sold out. The event proved once again that community interest in birds and bird watching is gathering momentum, creating a new generation of bird watchers. The event aimed to attract new bird watchers and bird survey volunteers, and encourage people to enjoy and explore the natural assets we are blessed with in central Victoria. Connecting Country was thrilled to have such a positive response and see the enthusiasm of the participants, who were mostly from the Mount Alexander region and surrounding areas. Local author and bird enthusiast Damian Kelly presented an online overview and introduction to bird watching in the morning session, covering a range of topics and tips to get people skilled-up for bird watching. Damian is the author of the terrific Castlemaine Bird Walks book. Damian wooed the audience with some outstanding bird photos, mostly from his own garden in central Castlemaine. He provided practical suggestions on how to get to know birds and where to start looking for birds in our region. He also responded to participants' questions, answering important questions about binoculars, birding groups and bird calls, before heading off to mentor a practical session near Castlemaine. It was a busy day for our community birding champion! Engagement coordinator at Connecting Country, Ivan Carter, said the afternoon practical session involved a team of four-five beginners teaming up with an experienced local bird watcher to go bird watching at some of Connecting Country's bird survey sites on public land across our region.

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"We quickly 'sold' all 45 allocated tickets for this event with a long waiting list, showing that people were keen to take this excellent opportunity to visit some great bird watching sites, with an experienced mentor to guide attendees through the afternoon," Mr Carter said. "Small groups meant participants had plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn directly from mentors, while minimising COVID-19 risks." Frances Howe, Connecting Country's director, noted that feedback from both the morning and afternoon sessions was extremely positive and appreciative, with many participants emailing directly after the event with thanks and requests for recordings of the event. "The afternoon practical session Damian Kelly (far right) discusses the finer points of identifying birds was invaluable for the lucky attendthrough binoculars at Vaughan Springs. Photo: Connecting Country ees, who got to experience mentoring from an expert guide on the local Connecting Country's next event will be 'Dams for birds of our survey sites on public land," Ms Howe said. habitat and farm health' in early December 2020. This There were many highlights from the afternoon, workshop will engage and educate local landholders to including seeing dusky woodswallows, brown falcons, improve their farm dams, creating healthier water sources, olive-backed orioles, superb fairy-wrens, white-plumed and better habitat for local plants and animals. Visit conhoneyeaters and welcome swallows. Several nests were nectingcountry.org.au/events for more details. spotted, including the amazing clay constructions of the For more information on birds and tips on bird watchwhite-winged chough. This event was part of Connecting ing, visit connectingcountry.org.au. A recorded copy of Country's 'Community for bushbirds' project, supported by Damian's presentation is available from the Connecting a grant from the Australian Government under the ComCountry website, under the 'News' tab. munities Environment Program.

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The Stables in Malmsbury is one of the best places to enjoy fabulous Mediterraneaninspired cuisine. And you can enjoy it all day because The Stables' kitchen just does not close. They're open for breakfast on weekends and Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for food all day. Book ahead because The Stables, like other venues, has limitations on the number of people it can cater for at any one time. Kyneton's Asian-inspired restaurant, Fook Shing, is highly delighted to be back to welcome people to dine in one of the most glamorous settings you will find in town. Fook's usual trading days will be Thursday through Sunday. Dine indoors or outdoors (lunch only and weather permitting, plan this because it's spring after all). Have a look at Fook Shing's website for menus. (Remember it is a state government requirement that you must present an ID with a photo to confirm that you are not from the metropolitan area when you go anywhere in rural Victoria to dine.)

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1. Which Macedon Ranges ward incorporates Baynton? 2. Black Jack Winery is located in what town? 3. Who was Macedon Ranges’ mayor in the lead up to the 2020 October local government elections? 4. What is a phascogale?

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5. What is the name of Kate Coleman’s healthy lunchbox food and waste reduction initiative that takes place across the month of November?

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6. In what year did Australia get its first female prime minister? (Bonus point: name that person) 7. What was the name of Nicole Kidman’s character in the musical/film Moulin Rouge? 8. In what year did the Sydney Harbour Bridge open? 9. What is the Australian town of Coober Pedy famous for?

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10. In what year was the Australian film The Dish released?

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Ray Brindle, Malmsbury A few days ago, I was driving homeward, down the hill through Malmsbury village, when I saw cars ahead stopped in both directions. Then I noticed a platoon of the town's Goose Regiment propped in the middle of the road near the Botanical Gardens, around what appeared to be a pile of feathers. My first thought was that one had been hit and the others were doing that bird

Chris Hooper, Castlemaine I made a mistake in my letter about fruit fly in the October 27 edition. Biotrap male fruit fly traps cover 400 square metres (not 40) so not many needed. Some people say because of this they may bring male fruit fly into the area but this is what we've been told to do. Female traps can be out with male traps but they need to be as far away from each other as possible. Homemade traps catch all sorts of other things such as small vinegar flies. Because we're losing so many insects I'm a bit wary of using sweet liquid attractants as you end up with so many other things in there so it's hard to identify the fruit fly. Traps are also for monitoring so you can see if you have any in your garden. You may not attract all of the fruit fly around into traps so you still have to be vigilant. You can hang traps in evergreen trees where fruit fly might rest and be cosy during the heat of the day and then fly out later to find a male. They're active morning and early evening. They may also overwinter in evergreens not necessarily dying off. Very persistent little things.

Unjustified criticism Ian Braybrook, Castlemaine I have difficulty figuring the purpose and detail of the recent criticism of the Mount Alexander Animal Welfare administrators. My observation is that the committee acted properly and with caution in delaying the final acceptance of a state government grant

to establish an in-house vet clinic. Costs have a habit of exceeding estimates. As for the general conduct of MAAW, it is certain that they do extremely well in looking after animals of all shapes and sizes. MAAW is deserving of the community's thanks and respect and not, what appears to me, unjustified criticism and creation of division and discontent by a few.

Join the committee C.E. Cameron, Harcourt Re: Stephanie Miller's letter ('Objective is animal welfare', Opinions, October 27). The letter lays out clearly "the primary aim of the $91,000 shelter grant", which was knocked back by the MAAW committee. It's not just an animal-related need but societal, for those on low incomes unable to provide vet care for their pets. Marilyn Hoysted, recently appointed to the MAAW committee, says "the ongoing costs of the vet service would be too high" would seem to negate the original concept of the MAAW shelter in the first place; to provide animal welfare. The MAAW Op Shop was created to provide funds for upkeep of the shelter, along with a much-needed cattery, a step up from the original 'sheds', offering a calm environment for traumatised and injured cats, spaying, microchipping and other veterinary treatment. The MAAW committee needs people from a more corporate/business-based background, totally unbiased, able to promote the needs of the MAAW shelter, no more, no less. The shelter staff's only concern is for the safety and emotional welfare of all animals, be they cats, dogs, sheep, horses. They spend enormous amounts of time and effort, sometimes even into the small hours of the night or morning, picking up injured or abused animals. I am asking those in our community presently members of MAAW, and in fact anyone motivated solely by animal welfare, to become a committee a member. Your ability to not take sides or be swayed by those presently involved is much needed.

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I refer to the recent front-page article provocatively titled 'Tarnished with blood' (Midland Express, October 6) and wish to state on the record that many Kynetonians have been saddened and aggrieved by such a headline and the prominence given to it by your paper. We very much welcome the participation of young people in discussing significant issues, but respectfully assert this renaming Hutton Street (or any other in Kyneton) is not one of them. Changing concepts of history are an ever-present reality, there is a constant process of pull and push-back. However, to contend that, for example, Hutton Street should be renamed to a neutral - or some other - name may itself be subject to its own revision down the track. The fact that the substance of your lead article (that Mr Hutton might or might not have been a nefarious character) was itself challenged by the Historical Society tells you all you need to know about how fraught changing street names would be in rewarding some momentary (and wrong in foundation) virtue signalling. Editor's note: Campaigner Harry Byass has begun a conversation worth having and is exploring other options than renaming the street. Options include a possible dual indigenous name and/or a plaque acknowledging historical reference to the name. Several historians have come forward to work with Harry and his supporters to produce a clear and accurate historical portrait of Charles Hutton.

mourning thing. But when I pulled up I saw that the pile of feathers was in fact two or three wee goslings, who must have decided halfway across the road that they were puffed and needed a little sit-down. We all waited patiently until the adult geese reckoned it was time for the young ones to get moving so the platoon could continue its foray over to the puddles and lush grass of the town common. We drivers, smiling to each other goofily, went on our way. Why would I want to live anywhere else? (So please drive carefully through Malmsbury and look out for feathered pedestrians. We love 'em.)

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Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358

$570,000

A2B1C1

• Side access with asphalt driveway for extra parking, shed & carport

KANGAROO FLAT

Inspect: CONTACT AGENT

50 Browning Street

Agent: Wes Dorrington 0433 013 687

$645,000 - $665,000

A4B2C4

THE EASY ENTERTAINER

OVER 55’S RETIREMENT LIVING

• Free flowing indoor & outdoor living spaces with spa & BBQ

MCKENZIE HILL

• Choice of 2 brand new 2-BR units

• Zoned ducted heating, evaporative cooling & quality fixtures

• Both have double glazing, 2 toilets, RCAC and are NBN ready

• Generous master & ensuite, two living rooms

• Access to park facilities plus community centre & swim spa

• Current rental of $470 per week

• Carport, water tank, garden shed and outdoor deck

Inspect: Inspect by appointment Saturday 7/11 from 2:00-3:00pm

9 Phyllis Crescent

Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358

$549,000

A4B2C2

Inspect: Inspect by appointment Saturday 7/11 from 10:00-11:00am

JUNORTOUN

Units 140 & 144/761 McIvor Highway

Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358

Unit 140 - $225,000 & Unit 144 - $215,000

A2B1C1

Nathan Diss 0448 010 057

Di Selwood 0488 148 358

Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512

bendigopropertyplus.com.au

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Superbly crafted and beautifully appointed, this spacious, light filled, multi-storey home is designed to take advantage of the landscape and capture the surrounding views. Set on a desirable six acres and backing onto state forest land, the home is private but not isolated and features six bedrooms, three living areas, a light filled atrium and stone feature work. The ground floor is all about the living with an entertainers’ spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry and SMEG appliances, large light filled dining, casual living with access to both the front deck and rear alfresco, lounge room, powder room and utility rooms. Moving up to the first floor there are three of the six bedrooms, including the master with walk-in robe and ensuite plus spa. There is a dedicated study, family bath-

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Same faces. New home. Brooke Ginnivan

Nick Haslam

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Tom Robertson

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Kyneton 149 Burton Avenue

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Family Living on 4730m2 beautifully positioned on a wonderful large block only a short drive to the popular Piper Street precinct of Kyneton

Price $825,000

Built of brick and looked after to perfection this one is a great opportunity to enjoy family living with space and convenience. There are five bedrooms or four plus study, all with robes, the main with en-suite bathroom, main bathroom, separate w.c. and laundry. A large undercover entertaining space is accessed from the living room and is perfect for family gatherings or alfresco dining and there is a big back yard providing a terrific play area and ample room to build a large shed. Solid fuel heating, split system cooling in the living room keep the home cosy. A beautifully maintained garden and grounds complete the picture.

View By appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

Woodend 56 Urquhart Street

Charming home in an Oak tree lined street in the very heart of wonderful Woodend This beautiful family or downsizer home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 terrific bathrooms, multiple living spaces and is accented by beautiful soft furnishings, polished timber and plush carpeted floors. There is a beautiful country style kitchen with Essastone benchtops, Smeg appliances and walk in pantry and the home is warmed by gas ducted heating and a stylish slow combustion heater in the living room. The property includes a terrific studio/home office, double carport and the gardens both front and rear are delightful with lawns that are drenched by winter sun and shaded by mature ornamental trees, all under planted with cottage garden beds loaded with colour.

Price $955,000 View By appointment Peter Wood 0408 866 774

Woodend 235 Mahoneys Road

Price $1,175,000 View By appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347 KN253724

An Immaculate Quality Home on 5 Glorious Acres with Excellent Shedding This exceptional 3/4 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence is set amid a private and tranquil atmosphere only minutes from the Woodend Township. Meticulously maintained and updated and comprising two wonderful living areas. An established garden surrounds the home with lovely grassed areas, shady trees and outdoor decked and paved areas. Two car carport, excellent shedding with workshop/garage, caravan storage and garden and wood sheds. There are more than enough of all things required for a perfect country lifestyle with all the perks of living close to town. Sit back and enjoy the tranquillity.

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sales@wallerrealty.com.au

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

Castlemaine

$965,000

148 Hargraves Street A LUXURIOUS & SPACIOUS LIFESTYLE HOME ON HARGRAVES ST

4A2B 4C

With origins dating back to the 1860s and the allure of its luxurious spaces, this lifestyle period home occupies a gorgeous country garden of 1000 square metres that features pathways, a covered outdoor area, stone walling and shade trees. The home has a double fronted façade with timber fretwork verandahs, 4 bedrooms with robes, a study, 2 spacious bathrooms, a modern kitchen and 2 large living zones all luxuriously styled and ﬁnished to create a special place to live. There are 2 driveways – one into a large carport, the main to a wide carport and double garage. Set on Hargraves Street, you can walk to Castlemaine’s shops and cafes, or catch the city trains to town from this special home and location.

EARTHEN VILLA WITH COUNTRY VISTAS ON 22 ACRES WITH STUDIO COTTAGE

5A2B 2C

Positioned nearby Mt Franklin on a pretty 22 acre parcel with 2 dams and picturesque views, this attractive country property has so much to offer. HOMESTEAD - The mud-brick home has gracious country verandahs, 3 double bedrooms, a large hallway-foyer entry, 2 living zones and a lovely country kitchen with wood ﬁred stove and modern cooking too. There are polished timber ﬂoor boards, solid walls and recycled timber windows, plus a balcony to enjoy morning coffee with a view. STUDIO COTTAGE - A charming barn style studio cottage is set over 2 levels and is detached from the main home. The studio features 2 bedrooms, an oversize living space, kitchen and bathroom LAND - 22 Acres of picturesque grounds are mostly treed and include some shaded valley pastures, treed walking trails and picnic spots. There are 2 large dams and a mud-brick workshop and chook house.

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

Baringhup

$439,000

41 Burke Street MODERN CONTEMPORARY COTTAGE – HALF ACRE NEAR THE RIVER!

3A2B 2C

In this pretty country village, you’ll love: Inside: - Spacious living with a contemporary feel - Large open living-dining-kitchen with a raked, metal ceiling - Polished timber ﬂoors - Reverse cycle air and a wood ﬁreplace - 3 bedrooms with robes - Main and ensuite bathrooms All this just 600m from the Loddon River, and an easy 10km from Maldon.

Rob Waller Director

$735,000

6000 Midland Highway

$325,000

3/37 Maldon Road AFFORDABLE TOWNHOUSE AND A SOLID INVESTMENT

2A1B 1C

Positioned in a well maintained block of homes, this Solid Brick townhouse unit offers affordable, easy care living or a rock solid investment. Level, the property has pathways, leafy gardens, a large outdoor private patio, and a single carport. The home features open plan living, reverse cycle air, laminate kitchen with dishwasher, 2 bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans, laundry and separate bathroom. A light ﬁlled northern garden aspect can be enjoyed from the home. Located just 2.5km from the town centre and adjacent to the local bus pick up, this unit is a great buy!

0418 571 130

0408 571 131

0417 564 697

Brett Tweed Sales

Blasi Mulholland

Jennifer Bendeich

Jasmine Allan

Kirsty Mulholland

Catrina Weiss

Property Manager

Narelle Waller Director

McKenzie Hill

Property Manager

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

Property Manager

Leasing Manager

Asset Manager

wallerrealty.com.au

KN253690

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

Mount Franklin

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oven and long bench seat. There is also a ‘man’s bar’ with power, brick fireplace, undercover verandahs and another outdoor fireplace setting outside. An undercover four bay carport, garage and covered area (7.5m x 4m) provide excellent vehicle storage. For additional storage there is a workshop (7.5m x 3.7m), machinery shed (7.5m x 4m) and extra shed (3.4m x6.9m). There are beautiful established gardens and lawn surrounding the home with some large mature trees. Three 5000 gallon water tanks supply water to the house and there is a boiler tank with pop-up sprinkler used to water the garden. There is mains power and septic sewerage. Located just 15 minutes from Castlemaine and 20 minutes to Bendigo. Don’t miss your opportunity to create the perfect country lifestyle for your family! Please contact Keogh Real Estate today to arrange an inspection.

Gorgeous retreat Set in one of Central Victoria’s most sought after and picturesque locations, this gorgeous retreat is nestled at the foothills of Mount Barker on three and a quarter acres with an amazing outlook of the rugged Harcourt Valley landscape. The home has a very functional design which sees you enter from the carport into the entrance hallway, flowing through to the spacious open plan living area, with french doors either side opening onto the front verandah and rear deck bringing in plenty of natural light. Your comfort is well catered for with ceiling fans, a wood heater and split-system air conditioner. Off to the side is the master bedroom which has a ceiling fan, walk-in robe and ensuite with double shower. The modern kitchen features stainless steel appliances - dishwasher, 900mm upright gas cooker plus excel-

lent storage and bench space, granite benchtops and a walk-in pantry. Off the open plan space is an office with NBN connection which leads through to a formal sitting room with wood heater and split system air conditioner, two more bedrooms with built-in robes and study nooks. These are serviced by a modern bathroom with free-standing bath tub, frameless shower and separate internal toilet. There is also a laundry with external access. Features inside include 10 foot high ceilings, downlights, tassie oak hardwood flooring and original baltic pine flooring, carpeted bedrooms and wall-to-ceiling tiles in bathroom. This property is perfect for entertaining in style with an extensive undercover outdoor patio area and three metre wide verandahs with Merbau decking, pizza

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Country retreat on three and a quarter (approx) acres 290 North Harcourt Road, Harcourt North $895,000 Keogh Real Estate 5472 1248

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

NEW LISTING

31 NORTH STREET, CASTLEMAINE

NEW LISTING

$650,000

1940’S HOME ON LARGE ALLOTMENT - GREAT LOCATION

- This much loved and beautifully maintained 1940s home has been offered for the ﬁrst time in many years. - Featuring three bedrooms, kitchen/dining, lounge bathroom and laundry. - Large allotment, garden shed & double carport

70 ROSS ROAD, MUCKLEFORD

6 ACRES ON FRINGE OF TOWN

$650,000

- Featuring three bedrooms, kitchen/dining, living, bathroom and laundry. - Beautiful 6 acres land - Verandahs surrounding home, double carport & large shed - Just a 6 minute drive to Castlemaine CBD

NEW LISTING

34 BOX LANE, CAMPBELLS CREEK

- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, study & laundry - Extensive shedding, bar & large undercover entertaining area with pizza oven - Located in one of Central Victorias most Premier Regions, 15 minutes to Castlemaine, 25 minutes to Bendigo & 90 minutes to Melbourne

- Gently undulating land + two dams - Positioned down a quiet laneway with local trafﬁc only - Ideal home site S.T.C.A - Situated just 5 minute drive to Castlemaine Township

COUNTRY RETREAT - 3 1/4 ACRES SET AT FOOTHILLS OF MT BARKER

APPROX 11 ACRES IN QUIET BUSH SETTING

$450,000

KN253694

290 NORTH HARCOURT ROAD, HARCOURT NORTH $895,000

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Sold&Congratulations

A3 B1 C2

4 Davy Street, Taradale

A4 B3 C1

43 Benne Street, Malmsbury

Web

• Exceptional home in the heart of Taradale on five acres approx. • 1850’s co age with open fire place • Historical restored stables with loft, tack room and concrete floor • Township Zone

View

• Beautiful views to Malmsbury countryside • Land size 956m2 approx. plus 3000m2 of leased land to enjoy • Theatre room/4th bedroom plus extra storage under the staircase • Outdoor entertaining and studio • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to a end all inspections

rh.com.au/kyneton

By Appointment Contact Agent

For Sale $539,000 Web

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

rh.com.au/kyneton

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

Sold&Congratulations

View

By Appointment Contact Agent

For Sale $1,390,000 Web

rh.com.au/kyneton

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

256 Zig Zag Road, Drummond North • Main home is colorbond with four spacious bedrooms • The original 1920’s homestead is in need of rejuvenation • Original Drummond post oﬃce 1885 1956 • Barn with saloon bar plus studio retreat • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to a end all inspections

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

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

A3 B2 C2

37 Bald Hill Road, Kyneton

Web

• Large family home situated a short drive from Kyneton • Unparalleled views surrounding the property • Great size kitchen with walk-in pantry and lounge room with open ﬁre • Land size 4.95 acres approx.

rh.com.au/kyneton

Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

KN253666

A4 B1 C7

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Open the door to your future NEW G LISTIN

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70’S REVIVAL

TWO HOMES ON 20 ACRES APPROX. KNOWN AS “CYPRESS HILL”

48 JENNINGS STREET, KYNETON

1115 BURKE & WILLS TRACK, KYNETON

area.

PRIVATE SALE PRICE $565,000

PRIVATE SALE PRICE $1,100,000 - $1,200,000

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165 MOLLISON STREET, KYNETON VIC 3444

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The family of Val Daly would like to acknowledge the lovely cards, ﬂowers and messages of sympathy shown following the passing of our mother. Please accept this as our personal Thank You. Janice, Philip, Rhonda and Gail.

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In Memoriam

James Joseph (Jim) 4.3.1939 - 5.11.2017 Dear Jim, As time goes by without you, Months turn into years, they hold so many memories, a million silent tears. We wish with all our hearts that you were here today. Forever loved and missed. Elaine, Chris, Kym, Shaun, Natalie and Ashley and families

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GREGG - Phyllis

13.08.1916 - 31.10.2014 For every joy that passes something beautiful remains. Time goes by, my heart still aches. Miss you mum All our love Julie, Matt, Mel, Jay, Jane & Alex, Jack, Phoenix, Hendrix, Xascha, Xanthe, Margaux & Xahlia. xxxxxx KN253764/L

Employment LABOURERS required to work on Christmas tree farm for month of December. Daylesford area. Ph 0418 509 776 between 6 - 7 pm. CHEF NEEDED IN NEWSTEAD Must be aware of diverse dietary needs, and love fresh food, be a team player in a great environment. Be able to work weekends, no evenings at the moment- 4 - 5 days. newbootsnewstead@ gmail.com with resume.

We are a growing manufacturing company in Kyneton with 2 great opportunities for eager and willing workers to become part of our team. Qualiﬁed Cabinet Maker/Joiner Full time and Apprentice or mature age person looking to do an apprenticeship in cabinet making.

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Dawn Angliss (Ellis) our office immediately after appearance of the first in repeat advertisements that are not drawn to our

Died peacefully at Castlemaine Hospital on November 1, 2020 aged 83 years, after a short illness.

Mawsons is a family-run business that produces quality construction materials throughout Northern Victoria and Southern N.S.W. We seek an enthusiastic and responsible person to join our busy Kyneton Concrete & Landscape Supplies team in this full time role.

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Duties include agitator truck driving, front end loader operations, general administration tasks and yard duties. A heavy rigid truck licence is essential as is tipper, loader and agitator truck driving experience and a white card would be an advantage. You will need to have excellent customer service skills, a positive work attitude and display attention to detail with your work. The successful applicant will beneﬁt from thorough on-the-job training from our supportive team. Applicants need to be 100% committed to work safety and quality. To apply Email applications & cover letter to: recruitment@mawsons.com.au (Please state job reference: KCLS008 on your application). Applications close: Friday 13 November, 2020

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Full Time Concrete Truck Driver Mawsons Concrete & Landscape Supplies Kyneton

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Support Worker, Mental Health and Disability SCHADS Level 3 - 24/7 service ($31 - $33 per hour) Are you experienced in providing support to intellectual disability? Looking for a career move to

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Teddy, DSH male 10 m/o MC# 956000012167306 BR100938 Playful, active, talkative boy. 24 Langslow St, Castlemaine 5472 5277 Livestock Mon-Sat, 10-2 Sun. closed THE Barker Shop https//maaw.org.au dog and cat grooming. Facebook and Instagram Ph 0428 754 840 or 5422 2614.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Kyneton Bowling Club Inc. Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held

CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIEDS DS

on Wednesday 25th November

Kyneton

61-79 Mollison Street Kyneton, Club room.

5422 1488 5472 1788 Castlemaine

at 6.30pm

The Bowling section AGM will follow.

Employment

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, we will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, 18 November 2020 at 7.30 pm. If you would like to attend please contact the Secretary at piperscreeklandcare @gmail.com

by Monday, 9 November. Alternatively you can text or call Marian on 0431 908 239. A Zoom link and password will be sent on Sunday 15th.

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Kyneton Football Netball Club

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 17th November, 2020 Time: 7.00pm Meeting is Via Zoom All positions open. If you wish to attend the meeting or express an interest in a position, please email kfnc.secretary@gmail.com or call Jodi on 0447 625 012 by Friday 13th November.

If you have found lost property, we’ll help locate the owner free of charge. Simply provide the details of your “ﬁnd”, and your phone number for publication.

Role Type: Full Time Fixed Term till June 2022 Remuneration: $ 71,107 - $100,818 + superannuation (dependent on qualification & experience) Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute are the TAFE trading brands of Bendigo Kangan Institute. We are one of Victoria’s largest TAFE providers, with over 40,000 enrolled students per annum. We are currently seeking an experienced Teacher – Civil Construction to join our Corrections Education team at Loddon Prison. Experience with skid steer training and/or forklift training will be highly regarded.

Thursday, Nov. 26 at 6 pm via zoom ALL WELCOME For more information and to RSVP for the Zoom link Contact: secretary@castlemainefnc. com.au

To Let

CASTLEMAINE 16 Hitchcock Street

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5470 6917

STORAGE CENTRAL VIC. SELF STORAGE

0408 510 163

Wanted To Buy LADY looking to buy /lease/share land in rural Central Victoria to live and grow veggies. Contact 0426 998 180.

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Antiques Collectables Single items or collections Call Bob 0418 394 623

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Do you have personal experience of ﬁrewood collection or off-road vehicle use in Wombat State Forest? Then we want to hear from you. Our research project is investigating the rules regulating ﬁrewood collection and off-road vehicle access in Victorian State Forests. Register your interest for a short telephone interview and go into the draw for a $50 Aldi supermarket voucher: erp19une@gmail.com

Talk to us. We clear estates, storage units or pick up a few items. We also sell a widerange of furniture and collectables. Drop in and see us at Maine Second Hand 53 Templeton Street, Castlemaine We also run auctions. 0418 507 830 or 5401 3694

hardwood/oregon, 100 + years old, many sizes. Ph Karl 0422 564 878. VICTORIAN double front cast iron frieze, 1890's, GC, Ph Karl 0422 564 878.

Wanted To Sell AJNTIQUE round edge /square edge w/boards, 2,000 mtrs avail. Ph Karl 0422 564 878. ALUMINIUM sliding door/window also timber. Ph Karl 0422 564 878. ASBESTOS removals and demolition services, fully insured. Ph Karl 0422 564 878.

8 Bourke St Kyneton PH 5422 2211

BATH, oval modern with HAY basin, new,1/2 price. Ph Karl 0422 564 878. Small squares: Oaten $10, COMPLETE kitchen, clean pasture $10, lucerne rye orange & brown, 1970's, $14, produce lucerne $18, low GC, $500. Ph Karl 0422 sugar native grass $14. Straw from $6. 564 878. Rounds: Pasture from $80 GST GATE posts, all sizes. inc. Can deliver. Ph Karl 0422 564 878. Leigh and Jan Williamson, GATES/doors/windows, near Maldon. Ph 5464 2386 old & modern over 1,000 or 0419 585 603 or ﬁnd us avail. Ph Karl 0422 564 on facebook - centralvichay. 878. HAY oaten and straw mulch. New seasons, weed and chemical free. Oaten rolls, 5 x 4, $90. Straw rolls, 5 x 4, $50. Straw, small bales, $6. Delivery can be arranged. Ph Chris 0407 561 044. STEEL shed, approx. 6 m x 5 m, s/hand, $1200. Ph Karl 0422 564 878.

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YARD CLOSING SALE 8 Langslow St Castlemaine

November 7 & 8

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1924 Merc truck, F350, old fridge vans, 1936 Bedford tow truck, drop deck trailer, truck wheels & tyres, furniture, crockery, sweeper, lathe, RMX250, mini sprint, Robo saw, steel & timber and household bric-a-brac.

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The Role: To deliver quality vocational education and training and conduct competency based assessment in specified program(s) in a range of settings including classroom, workplace and online environments.

Section 29 of the Fair Trading Act 1999 requires the inclusion of a full name and address (not PO Box Number) – in all advertisements for the supply of goods and services.

Required Qualifications: • TAE40116: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalent • Relevant vocational qualification and/or competencies at least to the level to be delivered and assessed • A valid Working with Children Check (WWC) Assessment Notice and/ or WWC card • Police Check • Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia If this sounds like the role for you, please click ‘Apply for this job/Apply now’, by visiting our career page and searching for “Teacher- Civil Construction “we would love to hear from you. For further information regarding this outstanding opportunity, please contact Ben Bolkunowicz, Education Manager on 03 9098 5948.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISING IS UNLAWFUL!

NOTE: BKI reserves the right to withdrawn this advertised position at any stage. Applications from candidates with valid working rights would only be considered. The information you have provided will be retained by us for the purposes of assessment against this role and other like roles for up to 6 months. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer. It is mandatory requirement that the successful candidate has a current working with children check and national police check prior to commencement. Application from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

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Mt Alexander Animal Welfare

position available in Kyneton. Must have experience, must be clean and well presented. Immediate start for the right person.

Bar/Gaming attendant positions available

Open Thursday-Sunday Please call 0419 575 150

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Treat equally Scarlett Varga, year eight, Sacred Heart College Kyneton Did you know that sexism affects everyone? That means that men, women, and non-binary people are affected by the horrible ideas that depending on your gender you should act, think and be a certain way. My name is Scarlett Varga and I am a year eight student at Sacred Heart College studying the impact of sexism. I would like to bring your attention to standing up for equality. Feminism is the belief that women should be treated equally to men. This includes equal pay, job opportunities, standards, and say. Many people are opposed to the idea of feminism because it might make them seem "bossy" or "aggressive". But the definition of feminism is someone who believes women should be equal to men. So in reality, if you believe women should be equal, I hate to break it to you but, you are a feminist! Men can be, and should be, feminists too. If you have a wife, sister, daughter, mother, or any other woman in your life, why would you want them to suffer? Giving women equality doesn't affect men's rights. We need to begin to normalise women in positions of power. As a young girl, I haven't had many female role models who haven't struggled to be in a position that men can easily hold. It is important that future generations have these leaders and role models in their life. As a community, we need to continue to grow and make women and girls feel welcomed, men not feel like they have to be masculine and non-binary people feel accepted.

Cruel testing Kiera Cooper, year eight, Sacred Heart College Kyneton I am troubled by the number of animals suffering around the world in testing laboratories. I believe that these animals have the right to live a happy life with all of the things an animal deserves, such as people to care for them. Countries all over the world are using animals in testing facilities for the benefit of humankind, like cosmetics and cleaning products. My opinion is that this shouldn't be happening unless it is absolutely necessary. Animals have feelings too and can feel the pain that the tests performed on them creates. Each year, about 115 million animals are used globally in experiments. These species include mice, fish, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, farm animals, birds, cats, dogs, mini-pigs, and primates,

such as monkeys, and in some countries, chimpanzees. Every year there is a World Day for Animals in Laboratories. It is commemorated on April 24 and is aimed to raise awareness for what is happening around us. I hope more people will celebrate, support and donate for the cause of this day and think about what is happening in some laboratories as they are reading this.

Unethical eggs Ruby Davidson, year eight, Sacred Heart College Kyneton How would you feel if your bedroom was only 2m by 2m and you had to live with about 4 other people? Well that would be equal to the living conditions of caged hens. I am writing this letter to create and spread awareness on caged eggs. Many people don't know what caged hens go through and how they are treated. Hens that produce caged eggs live in a wire cage along with four to nine other hens and only get room that is equivalent to an A4 piece of paper. They also do not get perches, laying boxes or even a solid ground to stand on. They aren't even able to spread their wings properly because they are so squished. Caged hens are forced to live a life that is not worth living at all. They never get to step foot outside or even see sunlight. Caged eggs make up about 40 per cent of supermarket sales just in Australia. This number is way too high and it needs to be reduced. Next time you go to the shops take a good look at the type of eggs you are purchasing and ask yourself if they are truly the most ethical eggs you can buy.

Find a cure Amelie Ceh, year eight, Sacred Heart College Kyneton I'm writing to you for my Make a Difference project to raise awareness for cancer and cancer patients. Cancer is when an abnormal cell divides uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. There are many different types of cancer such as breast, brain, lung, throat and many more. Most people can relate to this awful sickness with family and friends. I can personally relate to this issue as well. Unfortunately there isn't a cure but by donating to my Go Fund Me page we can raise money for the scientists and doctors to find a cure and help these critically sick people who need help. If you can donate then that money will go towards a cure. Visit: www.gofundme. com and search my name, Amelie Ceh.

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A great selection of isolation scarecrows made the task of selecting winners a difficult one for the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival Committee. All entries were judged from photos on the festival's Facebook pages and website. From the best individual or family entry, the largest group of excellent entries the winner was Mirabel and her Chicken in Donnithorne Street and runner-up was Bernie from the vegie patch in Trio Road. The best community entry was judged to be Dingle Dangle from the Good Start Early Learning Centre in Mair Street and runner-up was Agnes from Windarring in Baynton Street. A truly scary business winner was Nurse Cathy the Covid Fighter at the Grist Artisan Bakery in Piper Street and runnerup was Covid Marty at the Bendigo Bank in

Mollison Street. The best on the Iso Crows theme was judged to be Home Schoolies and runnerup was the Zoom dressed Barry from Accounts both from Yaldwyn Street East. A special award of a voucher donated by Irene of Ellenis Day Spa was awarded to Academic Ayva, perched on a hedge in Yaldwyn Street East. Festival secretary Marg Dearricott thanked all who contributed. "We look forward to having a COVIDsafe 2021 when we can enjoy all of the art, participation and fun activities of the coming year's 48th Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival next September," she said. See all of the Iso-Crows on www.kynetondaffodilarts.org.au, Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Facebook and Kyneton Scarecrow Competition Facebook pages.

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On the eve of the 2020 Kyneton Cup, it may be worth reflecting on some fascinating accounts of events that appear in a book titled ‘They’re Racing at Kyneton’, penned by historian George Bremner: Kyneton Jockey Club members held their first meeting on March 16, 1859, a threeday meeting that was fraught with incident and scandal. On the opening day, just as the first race got under way, there as a commotion on the grass beneath the grandstand. Chairman of the Kyneton Municipal Council, Cr Ben Kenworthy, suddenly found himself attacked by a fellow councillor, Cr T. P. Healy, the latter being armed with a three-foot whip. The result was a long and protracted lawsuit for both parties and an aching head for Cr Kenworthy.

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Just before the last race at the 1971 Cup meeting, a crowd was noticed near the turnstiles leading from the members’ car park into the course. Detective Hackwill, Kyneton CIB, was one of the interested spectators, the net result being a fine of $400 for two men

The bet365 Kyneton Cup trophy is a little different this year, it’s a replica of the Flynn Silver paperweight that sits on the Queen’s desk in Buckingham Palace and captures the Australian platypus that resides in our very own Campaspe River.

indulging in that famous, but highly illegal, Australian pastime of ‘two-up’. Suddenly, a rabbit sped among the thickest of the crowd in 1968, an loud came the cry of a losing punter: “Well, look at that, I’m not the only bunny on the course!” Tommy Burns, the ex-heavyweight boxing champion of the world, was present surrounded by equally burly henchmen on St Matrick’s Day 1909. Luckily, he had an excellent day, backing Geebung in the Cup at 10-1. Burns volunteered that he would come to Kyneton anytime after such a win, but Kyneton saw him no more.

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Around the courses KYNETON Ross Martin and Pat Clohesy spreadeagled the field in Kyneton Golf Club’s fourball best-ball stableford event on Saturday. They returned an excellent 40 points, with Jesper Hanson - Glenn Cook next best on 40. The ladies played the first round of the Mavis Cribbes November Trophy earlier in the week, with the course playing long, as reflected in the scores. A Grade: Grace Parkinson (26 handicap) 29 points, from Marg Scoble (26) 28. In B Grade, 45 markers Teaote Davies and Lorna Beaumont tied with 29 points, Davies winning on a countback Nine holes: Helen Claverdon Jones (43) 17, from Ruth Booker (45) 14. Davies and Denise Murphy were nearest the pin. Men on Wednesday: William Dodd (21) with 31 points, on a countback from Neil Watts (23). Peter Cameron and Noel Alldis were NTP. ROMSEY A challenging Saturday afternoon saw Ryan Davies emerge as the October medallist and day’s winner with 95-23-72, fro Steve Wilkins 94-21-73 and Scott Williams 93-18-75. New captain Mal Mottram had the least putts (28) on a countback from Scott Williams and Mick Tighe. Mottram beaten Jim Patton on the 19th in the Algie Mitchell semi-final earlier in the

week. Wednesday Mulligans: Rob Slade continued on his winning way with a fine 89-2168, from Jenny Hartley 96-24-72. Chris Mantkelow took advantage of the Mulligans rule by improving his shot each time, and Kath Jekabsons managed to get around 18 holes despite forgetting to charge her battery. LANCEFIELD Saturday stableford saw low marker Trevor Lambert take out A Grade with 35 points, Mark Andrews topped B Grade with 36, and Simon Choate - a certain improver was the C Grade winner with 37. Wednesday women (captain’s trophy first round): Jenni Vennell 33 points, from Florence Mayer 29. Men’s midweek: Dale Schmitt 36 points, on countback from Ross Farrar. Club championships have been postponed until the new year to ensure metrobased members can play. TRENTHAM B Grade winner Jock McLeod was Saturday’s best of 60 with 40 stableford points (handicap 17. A Grade went to Alan Snowden with 34, and C Grade to Jack McLean with 37. Women’s par: A Grade - Sue Byrne +1, on c/b from Veronica Maher. B Grade - Rachael Mitchell +2. Midweek men’s stableford: Robin Wilson (A) 37, Chris Milne (B) 37, and Max Pearson (C) 36.

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Madison Lloyd brings Keep the Magic back to scale after his Cup Day win at St Arnaud. Photo: Brendan McCarthy/ Racing Photos

‘Magic’ in form Bill West

Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club has remembered Lucky Bean’s great record with the ‘Lucky Bean Bar’ being pride of place in the racing complex at Kyneton.

Carbine of the Bush Bill West

It's Kyneton Cup Day tomorrow (Wednesday), dating back nearly 160 years. Racing has ebbed and flowed at the local track from the 1860s to the present day, and one of the Cup winners of renown was Lucky Bean. Known as 'Carbine of the Bush', Lucky Bean was a local hero. He raced 165 times spread over eight years, for 46 wins, over eight years.

Lucky Bean spent his time between races rounding up cattle and sheep on the farming property of his owner-trainer Paddy O'Connor at Pastoria. The versatile galloper began his racing career as a three-year-old and retired as a 10-year-old. He travelled far and wide to country race meetings, and first won the Kyneton Cup in 1914, and followed up with victory in 1916, lifting the spirits of locals during the War years.

Lucky Bean also won two Hanging Rock Cups, two Gisborne Cups and two Leongatha Cups. Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club has remembered the galloper's great record with the 'Lucky Bean Bar' being pride of place in the racing complex at Kyneton. NOTE: The New Zealand bred Carbine was a mighty racehorse, with 33 wins from 43 stars in top company, including carrying 10st 5lbs (66kg) to victory in the 1890 Melbourne Cup.

New sides join CDCA Castlemaine District Cricket Association's A Grade and A Reserve sides commenced their 2020-2021 competition last Saturday. C Grade (Under 16) sides also commenced day one of their two-day encounters. The club's B Grade and Women's competitions get under way this weekend. It was a historic day for the association with newcomers Maiden Gully Marist CC joining the senior competition and Colts Phelans joining the junior ranks. See this week's Castlemaine Mail for the full story. Results were as follows: A Grade North Castlemaine 139 (K Beer 29, A Ferres 26; D Semmens 4-28, K Huntly 3-27) lost to Barkers Creek 7-191(cc) (M Noonan 51, J Entwistle 31, M Filo 30; M Hancock 2-35). Guildford 129 (T Thomas 30, N Webster 28; J Watson 5-20, J Priest 2-38) def Muckleford 79 (M Manning 4-22, C McKendry 2-13, A Parsons 2-15). Maiden Gully 127 (D Trew 42, B Pearce 27; S Winnard 4-35, S Reece 3-22) lost to Newstead 150 (B Walter 29, K Walter 28; R Brown 4-27, D Gill 3-14). Castlemaine United had the bye. A Reserve Harcourt 9-141 (L Mika 43, A Cole 26; O O'Sullivan 2-7, L Chapman

Barkers Creek and North Castlemaine go head to head at Wesley Hill last Saturday. Photo: Max Lesser 2-20) lost to Newstead 7-222(cc) (I C Grade Junior/U16 Garsed 97, L Park 37; A Cole 3-30, Muckleford United 4-170(cc) v H Brereton 2-28). Muckleford. Muckleford 8-153(cc) (H Castlemaine United 108 (O Coombes 37*, J Thompson 33, T Brasher 36; T Davidge 2-3, T McKWatson 30; L Bester 3-23) lost to night 2-22, N Thompson 2-25) v Castlemaine United 4-154(cc) (J Barkers Creek. Chaffey 35*, A Goddard 31, N KeColts Phelans v Laanecoorie arton 30; D Singh 3-27). Dunolly - no result provided. Hepburn 6-88 (M Plumridge 3-22, Harcourt v Guildford - no result N Anderson 2-13) def Barkers Creek provided. 9-86 (R Hooda 4-30, W Shiell 3-29). Newstead v Hepburn - no result Maiden Gully had the bye. provided.

Veteran galloper Keep the Magic had not raced for eight months until he started at the St Arnaud Cup Day meeting. Much to the delight of Riddells Creek owner-trainer Robert Linnell, the 10-year-old topweight produced his best form first-up with in-form apprentice Madison Lloyd aboard. Starting at $16, Keep the Magic was always near the lead and fought on strongly to hold off outsider Bellator in a close finish, repeating his win in the same race last year. Keep the Magic is a family favourite who gallops at the Kyneton track. He has now chalked up 10 wins from 87 starts, with prizemoney totalling $95,716. The gelding is much travelled, with his previous win being at Moulamein in December last year. Keep the Magic then raced at Horsham, Albury, Healesville, Hanging Rock, Tumbarumba, Kyneton, Carrathool and Broken Hill before going for an extended spell. Later in the St Arnaud meeting, Kyneton trainer George Osborne was successful with five-year-old Legless Nick, which he purchased for $6000 at the 2017 Magic Millions Adelaide sale. Madison Lloyd completed a double by riding the $10 chance to a clear victory in the BM52 event over 2000m. Last Monday, Osborne was successful at Echuca with favourite Uptown Lola in a BM52 event over 1009m. John Allen had the winning ride. Kyneton trainer Tom Conlan was pleased to also win at Echuca with Viva Acheeva, a seven-year-old who now has six wins from 38 starts. Lee Horner rode Viva Acheeva, a $9 chance, in the BM58 Highweight over 1600m.

GDCA round-up Bill West

The third round of one-day regional cricket in the Gisborne District Cricket Association on Saturday produced a mixed bag of results. Unsuitable ground conditions caused by wet weather led to several matches being abandoned without a ball being bowled; there were draws as well, and a tie occurred between Gisborne 4 and Bacchus Marsh 4. Add to the interest a disputed result at Malmsbury Sports Ground. At Gilbert Gordon Oval, Bacchus Marsh 1 batsman Scott Wakefield was left stranded on 99 as his side topped the 200 mark from 35 overs; Woodend run machine Riley Vernon made 47 (run out) to go with 90 and 40 in the two previous matches. Scores as supplied to the GDCA included: Trentham 5/160 (R. Healy 56, S. Hewitt 43, S. Rizio 30 defeated Gisborne 5 8/122 (S.V. Doherty 54). Kyneton 1/139 dec. (H. Walker 65 n.o., S. Burgos 58) d Woodend 2 7/132 (B.

Cameron 29, C. Large 29, H. Lawson 25 - H. Ingleton 2-14, H. Sheahan 2-29). Blackwood 127 (J. Gray 37 n.o., J. Murphy 26) lost to Malmsbury 3/123. Malmsbury 2 132 defeated Gisborne 7 (result in dispute). Bacchus Marsh 4 121 tied with Gisbirbe 4 4/121 (L. Hay 29, H. Barake 29 n.o.). Hanging Rock 2 9/105 c.c. lost to Bacchus Marsh 5 7/106 (Hayward 28). Lancefield 2 6/160 (C. Stein 65 n.o.) d Bacchus Marsh 6 5/153. Bacchus Marsh 2 108 (B. Payne 45) lost to Wallan 5/139. Hanging Rock 1 6/160 B. Nicholls 60, M. Sheahan 33) lost to Bacchus Marsh 3 5/164 (P. Lalor 70) at Tylden. Woodend 1 152 (R. Vernon 47, D. Easterley 25) lost to Bachuss Marsh 1 3/214 (S. Wakefield 99 n.o., M. Cousins 54, A. Porter 45). Romsey 1 drew with Gisborne 1/75 (P. McKenna 44 n.o.). and Romsey 2 drew with Macedon 6/180 (D. Trotta 54); Gisborne 3 drew with Lancefield 1 and Gisborne 2 drew with Riddell 1.

40-Tuesday, November 3, 2020

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