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Bill West Gisborne’s Stephen McGee – everybody calls him Stevie – is seemingly ageless, a super-fit 67-year-old whose astonishing football career has earned him elevation to the prestigious AFL Masters National Hall of Fame. He is pictured at Masters’ training at Sankey Reserve in Gisborne last Wednesday.

A chat with McGee reveals he has done it all on and off the field – the only thing missing from his illustrious record in over 1000 games of football, which began as a nineyear-old, is an elusive premiership. He sees Masters’ footy as one big family, and this is at a time when competitions and clubs have a particular focus on men’s health, particularly mental health. McGee served four years as Gisborne Masters presi-

dent, and current Victorian Masters president Brent Ali considers the present challenges on mental health services in the Macedon Ranges and elsewhere are such that Masters footy could be a new way for help some older people could find Masters a new way to stay active in a fun and safe environment. # See more about the latest AFL Masters National Hall of Famer on page 43.

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Castlemaine Artists Market on Sunday

The Castlemaine Artists Market is welcoming in the New Year with a new date for 2022. Showcasing over 60 established and emerging artists, designers and craftspeople, the market is making a new home for itself on the fourth Sunday of every month. Baz Kerr from Mountain View Garlic in Woodend.

Come along to the ﬁrst market for 2022 on Sunday 23 January from 10.00am to 3.00pm at Western Reserve in Castlemaine.

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Community Grants open next week

Council is proud to offer the Community Grants program again in 2022 to help deliver projects and initiatives in the shire. We encourage anyone who has an idea for a community-based project, program or initiative to consider applying, particularly groups that are new to community grants.

With the issues currently faced by supermarkets in being able to keep the shelves stocked due to high rates of COVID-related absenteeism, Macedon Ranges locals are being encouraged to source their fresh produce locally and discover the many growers and makers in the region. A new website is helping connect families to the abundance of farm gates that are open locally for people to purchase their food from its source. As well as discovering local producers, the Get to know your grower website has details of farmers markets in the Macedon Ranges, and profiles on many of the stallholders. An initiative of the Veg Action Group of the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, the engaging website encourages people to eat and grow more vegetables. People can search for what is in season, get tips on growing their own produce and find home

Applications for the latest round of funding open on Monday 24 January and close on Monday 14 February. For details visit mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Grants or call 5471 1700.

Help guide the future of Harcourt

Council is undertaking an amendment to the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme to help guide the future growth and development of Harcourt. We’re encouraging the community to take a look at the amendment, and make a submission on the proposed changes. Council is holding three drop-in sessions in Harcourt over the coming months to provide more information on what’s planned. View the amendment or register for the drop-in sessions at mountalexander.vic.gov.au/PlanHarcourt.

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delivery fruit and vegetable boxes. There is also a list of cafes and pubs that stock vegetarian and plant-based options as well as vegetarian recipes. “We encourage people to support our local farmers,” says Claire Rowland from the Veg Action Group. “Not only does it strengthen the community, but it avoids the distribution problems that we are currently seeing. You know you will be getting the freshest produce grown in the rich soil and clean air of the Macedon Ranges and surrounds.” Supported by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, and the Healthy Heart of Victoria project, it is hoped that Get to know your grower will grow as more suppliers are added. You can access the website here: veg. mrsg.org.au

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Have you seen the new lights in the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens? Council recently installed more lighting along the walking and cycling track of the gardens to increase safety and provide a well-lit circuit within the gardens. Thank you to park users for their patience while works took place. This project was funded by the Victorian Government through the Community Crime Prevention Program.

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A new course aimed at equipping local women with handy fix-it skills is among the diverse swag of offerings to be found in Castlemaine Community House's new semester course guide. Leading the new Handy Me (For Women) course that's set to start in coming weeks is Perry Campbell. Perry is a qualified carpenter with an international background in site-sensitive natural and traditional building techniques from around the world. Perry is also leading another community house course called Eco-Carpentry and Natural Building, likely to especially appeal to those interested in sustainable, landscape-sensitive approaches to building and design. Particularly when it comes to the four-session Handy Me (For Women) course, Perry says building up confidence to tackle those niggling home fix-it tasks is a main goal. "The main thing is self confidence to tackle projects at home," says Perry, who started out 12 years ago working in furniture making and design in Hobart before travelling to Canada to complete a natural building collective internship. The Chewton-based Perry then notched up plenty of professional development around the world, focusing on traditional building techniques and vernacular architecture. It's been a globe-trotting process of practical skill acquisition in locations spanning Morocco, Portugal, Germany, Scotland, Indonesia and the US – and they're skills Perry is now keen to share with others. "It's really open to everyone," Perry says of the Eco-Carpentry and Natural Building course that's been attracting plenty of inter-

Garage sale goodies The Cathouse Players have had lots of beautiful clothing donated for a garage sale the theatre company is holding on Saturday January 29 at 247 Burton Avenue, Kyneton. Head to the sale between 10am and 3pm and fill up a $10 bag with lovely items in great condition. You'll also find beautiful leather shoes, never worn and some great bric a brac.

This fundraiser is a lead up to Cathouse's new plays in June entitled Rooms. These plays have been written by a Cathouse former member and are very exciting. The theatre company is still looking for a young woman and a young man to fill two of the roles. To learn more about Cathouse Players, visit www.cathouseplayers.com.au or call Bette on 0431 800 852.

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Malmsbury Fire Brigade's Tony Stephens has been honoured for his service with the Country Fire Authority's most prestigious award. Tony's peers nominated him for the Outstanding Service Award but on receiving the award, Tony said the whole brigade was deserving. “The whole brigade deserves this award; we can’t achieve, or effect change without others coming on the journey with us,” Tony said. Tony joined Malmsbury Fire Brigade after relocating from Melbourne to Malmsbury with his young family in 2007. “It was a good way to be a part of the community and give back,” Tony said. “From that point, I saw the brigade as not just about firefighting. “I saw the broader role and importance of the brigade in the local community, it’s embedded into and integral to community health and wellbeing.” Tony is also recognised for his inspirational and outstanding leadership of diversity initiatives and readily responds to requests from other brigades and forums across Victoria and interstate to share his wisdom. In 2018, he was the recipient of a Spirit of CFA Excellence Award for his achievements as an advocate for Inclusion and Fairness. “Brigade capability is linked to diversity,” Tony said. “Malmsbury has an increasingly diverse community. Seeing this diversity reflected in the local brigade has not only strengthened brigade capability, it has increased the ability to service the community.” Tony is a community advocate and encourages everyone to consider joining their local brigade. “Everyone has value to give to their local brigade and in turn, their community. There is a role for everyone, it’s not just about firefighting," he said. “Being a member of a brigade builds a stronger and more resilient community and is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. “All we ask is that people live CFA values and want to contribute. You will get back as much as you put in.”

Malmsbury Fire Brigade’s Tony Stephens has been recognised with the CFA’s Outstanding Service Award.

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Outland launches Basecamp, Kyneton Popular fitness club Outland is officially launching its exciting new training space ‘Basecamp’ in Kyneton and is inviting you to see what the buzz is all about. Owner Bec Jones, a Kyneton resident, wanted to build an environment that was unlike anything else around. “The goal was to create a training space that was exciting, supportive and down to earth,” Bec says of Outland, which had a soft launch in April 2021. She and husband Nathan ran a fitness club in Melbourne for several years and Bec wanted to bring something similar to the regions - and what she has created would be the envy of big cities everywhere. Combining her passion for adventure, the outdoors and fitness coaching, Bec has managed to pull off one of the most unique fitness experiences in Victoria. “We are the anti-gym. Our members come to us because we get them. They don’t want to walk into our space and feel intimidated or bored, but instead welcomed and inspired,” Bec explains. walk into our space and feel intimidated or bored but instead welcomed and

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Lifeline Central Vic and Mallee has experienced a significant increase in calls for suicide prevention over the past year. The local call centre has seen a spike from 800 calls a month to 1700. The demand has triggered Safe Talk training, which will be delivered in Kyneton on February 3. Safe Talk is a powerful experience. Participants can expect to feel challenged, empowered and hopeful. Facilitators say most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. Safe Talk trained helpers can recognise these invitations and act by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources. Lifeline Central Vic and Mallee’s accredited trainers will deliver a half-day alertness workshop that prepares participants to become a suicide alert helper. The trainer will demonstrate the importance of suicide alertness and assist participants to identify ways people invite help when they’re at risk. Safe Talk's steps provide a simple yet effective method to engage with people at risk and connect them with resources that can carry out a full-scale intervention. This course is fully funded by suicide prevention foundation Ski 4 Life. For details, visit: www.lifelinecvm.org.au/events

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Fourteen months on, six-foot-high phalaris once again filled the Loddon River at the entrance to Guildford.

The overgrown state of the edge of the Loddon River at Guildford is causing continued concern for local residents. In November 2020, community members raised their fears about the potential fire hazard that lay just a few hundred metres from nearby homes. The danger had been worrying residents for nine months in the wake of the catastrophic 2019-2020 fire season. At the time, the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning indicated the site was on the list for Forest Fire Management planned slashing works ahead of the fire season. FFM crews were quick to sweep in and remove an extensive amount of blackberries, 10-foot-high scotch thistle and phalaris, which was overgrown and choking the river and nearby tributary. The land management authority said the timing of strategic clearing of public

land was important because if undertaken too early it would encourage regrowth before summer. But residents say we are now deep into the latest fire season and the river remains untouched. "DELWP promised us when they cleaned up the river last time that they would put a regular maintenance plan in place. But that hasn't happened and the fire threat looms again. On top of that residents and visitors are unable to enjoy the river," one resident said. A DELWP spokesperson told the Express their crews would be conducting fuel management activities on public land on the Loddon River in Guildford from Monday of this week, weather permitting. "Due to higher-than-average rainfall this spring and summer, our crews have delayed some slashing works to align with the anticipated increase in growth,” the spokesperson said.

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In ever-increasing numbers, the voices of multiple First Nations clans, businesses, unions, environment and wildlife groups are shouting out in support of regional Victorians’ plea for a ceasefire on the gunning down of native birds. Half-page ads running in major papers show an alliance of more than 60 organisations, representing hundreds of thousands of Victorians, expecting elected members of parliament to heed their citizens and legislate an end to the annual recreational shooting of Australia’s native waterbirds – many species unique to our country. Sue Williams, a spokesperson for Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting, explains why. "Each year, the Victorian Government allows thousands of normally peaceful public waterways to become what many call bloodbaths for up to three months, due to what is essentially a hobby for a small minority and no longer acceptable to most," the spokesperson said. "Known as duck hunting to some people, the practice is detrimental to others including those living nearby who call it by a different name – a living hell. "From an Indigenous people's perspective, many areas used for shooting are of significant cultural heritage. "Recreational native waterbird shooting is not compatible to numerous First Nations clans’ cultural aspirations. To some, duck species may be a sacred cultural totem." Ms Williams said witnessing living wildlife was a major reason tourists were drawn to the regions, while the violence of shotguns and the cruelty inflicted on dwindling bird populations turned people away. "It’s well known in the tourism indus-

try and an unacceptable loss to regional economies,” she said. Sounding alarm bells, the 39th annual Eastern Australia Waterbird Survey, which is the largest, most long-term dataset available regarding waterbird indices, shows waterbirds have declined up to 90 per cent in just four decades. "'Game' bird numbers dropped by over half (58 per cent) from just the previous year, now only 25 per cent of the long-term average," Ms Williams said. "There is little if any breeding despite the La Nina effect and accompanying rain." RVOTDS was one of several stakeholders who made a submission to Game Management Authority last Thursday, calling for a close of the 2022 recreational shooting season of native duck and stubble quail. In it are the testimonies of those significantly adversely impacted. Recreational duck shooting is banned in QLD, ACT, NSW and WA. In Victoria, less than half of one per cent of the population are licensed to shoot ducks while professional polls have repeatedly shown most Victorians – particularly regional – want the activity banned. In 2021, Victoria was the only state to allow recreational shooting of native stubble quail. Paul Haw of the Yung Balug Keeping Place and Wetland Tours said it was more than just shooting waterbirds. "It’s the destruction of aboriginal cooking mounds by (duck shooters) camping on them, burying rubbish, burning scarred trees at their campfires and loss of habitat around the wetland," he said. "It’s sad to see protected species of birds floating to the water’s edge."

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It's just shy of two decades since Joyce Sanders opened her character-packed bookshop on Castlemaine's Barker Street. The Soldier and Scholar second-hand store rapidly became a favourite shopping experience for bibliophiles from near and far. But time marches on, and so it appears will the inimitable Soldier and Scholar and its well-read owner who hails originally from Cullman, Alabama, in the US's deep south. After coming out to Australia originally as a teacher in 1973, Joyce worked in education with stints also in touring educational live theatre in Tasmania, and as a tour guide at Canberra's Australian War Memorial. "I got into the book trade in about 1975," says Joyce who has previously run bookshops in Echuca, and also in Wiltshire during a three-year sojourn in the UK. Returning to Melbourne – "so my daughter could be near her dad, I started another bookshop in North Fitzroy and that was the first of the Soldier and Scholar Bookshops," she recounts. But when her daughter finished her schooling and started at Melbourne Uni, Joyce felt the time had arrived for a change. It was a compulsion that led her to Castlemaine, which reminded her in some ways of her hometown back in Alabama. Here, almost 20 years ago, she established what was to become her second Soldier and Scholar Bookshop at 215 Barker Street, a main street premises that she acquired. The building had originally contained the

British and American Hotel after it shifted from Chewton back in the early days. "You can still see, out on the footpath, the doors for putting the beer barrels down," Joyce, now 73, says. In days gone by, the premises also served as the offices of solicitor and politician Sir James Whiteside McCay. "He was the general from the Battle of Fromelles," says Joyce who coincidentally ranks military history among her top reading genres of choice. In her hands, No 215 Barker, now packed to the rafters with an eclectic wealth of pre-loved volumes, has in the past two decades become a must-do 'Maine experience for bibliophiles and readers. In that time, its proprietress has also run a couple of successful local book clubs and penned her own debut book, a lively little read entitled The Old Woman who Hated Rupert Murdoch, self-published through Castlemaine's Graffiti Publications. But now some health issues, and a wish to move back to Melbourne to be near her daughter who works as a museum conservator, are prompting Joyce to sell the freehold and shift back to the city. And so the freehold including the historic shopfront is listed with Maltby Property and is currently attracting some serious interest. It's the historic double-storey premises complete with cellar and detached tworoom cottage that's for sale – not the business as Joyce hopes to establish a third, smaller, iteration of Soldier and Scholar in Footscray. "I have an interest in a much smaller shopfront in Footscray," she says. Continued next page.

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bookshop much smaller and my life less demanding," she says. Whittling down the huge number of titles ahead of the planned move is a massive task, and is not proving easy despite the significant book sale discounts she's offering. "I had initially looked at selling it as a going concern but we couldn't get someone willing to run the book shop," she says. "You don't want to have to pick up all these books and pay to have them transported so I'm stuck here for the time being

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VCAT has overruled a council decision that would have prevented a telecommunications tower to be reconstructed at Mount Gisborne. The 17.5-metre monopole proposal was to support Western Water's infrastructure and Country Fire Authority incident management. The original tower was destroyed by storm in 2019, partially due to an overload of equipment, but its replacement would have involved removal of native vegetation and damage to native grasses. Mount Gisborne is an ancient volcano vent and a distinct landscape feature and is a recognised regional landmark feature / vista feature from Gisborne. Macedon Ranges Shire Council refused the permit in a 6-3 vote last year. Refusal was influenced by: insufficient justification of the need, environmental impacts, land zoning, and potential loss of heritage/artefacts. VCAT determined the proposed development was not without impact but did not diminish landscape and scenic values and views so as to warrant refusal. "Although observable and an apparent presence in some views, it will not be a dominant element in the landscape context," members stated. "The important scenic landscape character values will remain." VCAT believed the proposed development would protect the ecological values of the reserve and not cause unacceptable environmental impacts.

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Lascorp Investment Group has reportedly submitted another set of plans for its proposed Castlemaine supermarket to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The proposal to build a large Woolworths supermarket (3300m2) and two accompanying retail shops is currently before VCAT after Mount Alexander Shire Council knocked back planning approval for the controversial proposal in its current form at its July 2021 meeting. Council had previously granted permission for a smaller supermarket of 1500m2 in April 2018. If the matter cannot be resolved through compulsory conferences it is scheduled for a 10-day Major Cases Hearing in mid-March. The latest plans for the development on the old gasworks site at the corner of Duke and Forest Streets follow the submission of revised plans back in October that appeared to indicate a new mezzanine level at more than 11 metres in height. At the time a Lascorp spokesperson denied the building was that high, indicating it would stand about eight metres in height, slightly less than the original plans for the smaller Aldi supermarket proposal, which stood at 8.5 metres.

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The latest plans submitted on December 20 appear to indicate that the mezzanine level of the proposed development will stand at 11.68 metres in height, however, this level is set back from the front of the building and sections of the parapet on the building visible on Duke Street have been lowered. The plans also assume use of an unmade government road, which lies between the proposed development and the neighbouring property at 2A Duke Street, for use as the loading area for the supermarket. This road is owned by council and it is understood no consent for exclusive use has been assigned to the applicant. Lascorp was approached for comment on the latest plans but had not responded at the time of going to press. In other developments the Express has learned that in early December Mount Alexander Shire Council planning department also received plans for a proposed childcare development on the vacant block of land neighbouring the proposed supermarket site at 2A Duke Street. Property owner Brendan Blake confirmed plans for a new two-storey childcare centre had been submitted to council on December 9. The proposed childcare centre would accommodate 38 children and five on-site car spaces.

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Woodend Neighbourhood House is home to a new community pantry initiative to encourage community food sharing.

Community pantry to cut food waste Woodend residents now have access to a 24-hour community pantry to help reduce food waste. The Woodend Neighbourhood House initiative enables people to donate excess produce, exchange grocery items, or to simply take what they need. WNH manager Melissa Baker said the pantry built on community ideals to reduce food waste. "There are a range of items that have been stocked. We've had donations of rhubarb and homegrown potatoes," she said. "It could be homegrown food that people have an excess of, or pantry items that people don't need but could exchange for something else. "The idea is around 'take one, give one' or people can just come to take what they need." Other fresh produce to pass through the shelves includes goji berries, pasta, snacks for children, cordial, long-life milk, tinned items and a range of pantry staples. The pantry was restocked last week and launched in its new outdoor location near

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Woodend Neighbourhood House has also set up a Little Free Library exchange nearby the pantry. Little Free Libraries allow people to exchange their unwanted books for another on its shelves. The initiative also aims to reduce waste and give people access to free books. But unlike a regular library, the books can find a new home – or again be exchanged for another.

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One lucky angler has scored a surprise $10,000 after reeling in a Golden Tag fish at Upper Coliban Reservoir. Emil Zeine, 70, was fishing with family and had no idea about the state competition when he caught the winner on December 30. He took the 65cm cod home to Albion to cook and his son was first to see the lucky tag. He couldn’t believe his eyes when it said ‘10K winner’. “When my son explained I’d caught a fish worth $10,000 I was speechless and shocked – it was the most excited I’d been since I caught my first snapper in 1999,” Emil said. Emil’s catch is the 15th Golden Tag fish worth $10,000 caught as part of the competition, which began in February 2020. The competition was recently extended until December 31, 2022. More than 940 tagged fish are still uncaught, swimming in waterways right across the state.

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The majority of fish are worth $2000 – however, there are still some $10,000 fish up for grabs. Tagged species include Murray cod, golden perch, rainbow and brown trout, southern bluefin tuna and yellowtail kingfish, flathead, bream, estuary perch, luderick, King George whiting, silver trevally, tailor and Australian bass. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the competition aimed to encourage local residents and visitors to dangle a line. “The Golden Tag competition has been a huge success in encouraging fishers and their families to visit waterways and support local businesses, while also making some great memories and having the chance to win big,” she said. Details on the Golden Tag competition can be found at: vfa.vic. gov.au/goldentag

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News Calling all Autumn Festival ideas Taking place from Saturday 26 March to Monday 25 April, the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival includes immersive art displays, interactive light shows, three Welcome to Country events, live music, food, wine, cider and gin events, open art studios, farmers’ markets, chalk street art, creative workshops and more. If you run a local business or have an idea for an event or activity, it is not too late to get on the program. Submit your autumn inspired activity, food or drink on Council’s website, mrsc.vic.gov.au/autumn-fest or call 5422 0333 to be considered.

Fire Danger Period declared The Fire Danger Period for the Macedon Ranges Shire came into force at 1am on Monday 20 December 2021 and will conclude on 1 May 2022. Malmsbury musician Lucy Wise will launch her new single Broadbeans this month.

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Malmsbury musician Lucy Wise will finally launch her new single Broadbeans at Malmsbury Town Hall this month after a series of pandemic cancellations. With a whimsical contemporary folk sound, the song is about Lucy's move to the region from Melbourne and searching for connection in a new place. Broadbeans forms part of Lucy's fourth album which she is releasing one track at a time, culminating in a full album release in 2022. Her whimsical contemporary folk sound has won the hearts of audiences across Australia, NZ, the USA and the UK. She explores themes of love, the natural world, friendship and healing with disarming honesty, and accompanies her stunningly pure vocals with fingerpicked guitar, ukulele, and Appalachian dulcimer. Lucy has been writing her own music since she was 11 years old and toured as part of the Wise Family Band playing an eclectic mix of folk, roots and blues. Now Malmsbury will welcome her to the stage at the town hall on Saturday January 29 at 2pm. Blackwoodbased folk duo Cat & Clint will be starting the afternoon’s music. For this concert, Lucy will be performing in a trio line-up featuring double bassist, Dan Witton and central Victoria-based violinist, Kat Mear. The show forms part of Lucy’s Broadbeans Victorian minitour, with another launch in Melbourne. Tickets are $25, with free entry for children under 16 years. Tickets to both shows can be purchased at lucywise.com.au, where you can also hear Lucy’s new single and live video.

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Castlemaine’s Over the Moon Yoga and Dance Studio has trained generations of dancers over three decades. From two-year-olds through to young adults, there is a class for the whole spectrum of childhood. The studio offers a range of classes including yoga, creative dance, ballet, jazz, contemporary dance and choreography, including private coaching with OTM's highly trained ballet teachers. OTM is a studio that places a strong emphasis on creativity and a mindful relationship with the body. These focuses also enhance strong technique. Although it is known as a recreational studio, it’s not unusual to see students graduate on to tertiary and pre-professional courses. Three graduate students are currently studying tertiary dance at the Victorian College of the Arts and Deakin University. Most recently, two students have been accepted by audition into junior full-time ballet secondary school programs. One student has been awarded a dance scholarship from Girton Grammar School for the rest of her secondary education. A key feature of the studio is the collegiate relationship of 11 highly credentialed dance teachers experienced in a wide range of genres. Several teachers at Over the Moon have been associated with the studio for well over a decade, in fact, two notable exceptions hit the three-decade mark. Students can expect weekly classes with an emphasis on solid technique, inclusivity, creativity and mentorship. The OTM Ballet program is curated by ballet principal Edwynna Adams, a highly trained educator who studied with and was mentored by Laurel Martyn OBE. The senior ballet teacher at OTM is Zoey Schmitt, a former dancer with The Australian Ballet. Both teachers were trained in the Vaganova Syllabus. The yoga and creative dance program has been refined over 30 years by Belinda Prest, Thaïs Sansom, Cate Wotley, Abi Bannon and principal, Edna Reinhardt. Rigorous and fun contemporary and jazz classes are covered by senior teachers Seung Hi Lee, Kirstie McCracken and Zoey Schmitt respectively. "We have been on an incredible journey over the last 32 years, none more challenging than recently," principal Edna Reinhardt says. "We feel humbled by the support and recognition of our community. In 2022, we look forward to focusing on our much-loved events such as performances, mentoring programs, holiday programs, ballet exams and more." Enrolments and enquiries for 2022 can be made via the website www.overthemoonstudio.com or by emailing enquiries@ overthemoonstudio.com

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Movement Zone is a unique, rural urban dance studio that has been leading the way in dance in central Victoria for the past 22 years. MZ received two business awards in 2021, one for Creative Industries and another for Accessibility. MZ specialises in hip-hop, funk, breaking (breakdance), dance-therapy and contemporary fusion for people of all ages. MZ's goal is to ignite passion in students, engage the community through movement and performance, and bring out the dancer in everyone. As we navigate through COVID, these types of activities are vital to support mental health and wellbeing, as well as getting people out from behind their desks to reconnect with others. MZ is always looking for new and innovative ways to engage and connect with the community by introducing the latest styles and trends and collaborating with other groups and performers. MZ offers something for everyone, regardless of their age or ability. Make 2022 your year for dance. Sign up now and receive an ‘early bird’ discount. Join by heading to www.movementzonedance.com

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Yoga is both a way of being and a word to describe hundreds of body, mind, energy and breath practices that support physical and mental health, peace and wellbeing, says Neriman Kemal, principal of Bliss Physics Yoga. To help you work your way through which form of yoga might be just right for you, Neriman has the following suggestions. Are you interested in deeply relaxing the body and mind to reduce stress and anxiety? You might like Yoga Nidra – a practice that invests in rest. Yoga Nidra is a series of body, mind and breath techniques, practiced lying down, facilitating progressively deeper levels of relaxation. After a series of very gentle yoga postures students are guided through a long, deep relaxation practice. Anyone can practice Yoga Nidra. Benefits include reduced stress, restoration of the physical and mental body, reduced anxiety and depression, reduced insomnia, increased focus and sense of peace and wellbeing. Would you like a weekly grease and oil change for the body and mind? You might enjoy weekend general yoga for physical and mental vitality. These classes are based around keeping the physical and mental body in good practical health. With accessible physical postures, you will work to slowly build strength, flexibility and balance. Simple breath and meditation practices support a quietening of the mind while improving clarity of awareness, and each class ends with savasana – lying down posture – to rest the body. If you’re a beginner and have practised little to no yoga before. You might like a private yoga class. Neriman can work with you one-on-one to discover which practices might support the start of your yoga journey. All classes run from Over The Moon Yoga Studio, Templeton Street, Castlemaine. The Yoga Nidra nine-week term will run Thursday afternoons (1.45pm-2.45pm) from February 10, and there will also be two single Sunday afternoon Yoga Nidra sessions on February 27 and 2022 ENROLMENTS nOW OPEN March 20 (3pm4.15pm). The Saturday (7.30am-8.30am) and Sunday (9ammorning general yoga classes begin February 5. If you are interested, please get in touch. UPDATE: Sunday class Full, Saturday CLASSES FOR ALL AGES spots still available. BALLET IRISH CONTEMPORARY www.blissphysics. com.au 0409 939 bluebirddancetheatre@gmail.com 799 neriman@ WWW.BLUEBIRDDANCETHEATRE.COM blissphysics.com.au

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www.olivet.vic.edu.au

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Learn, care, flourish

After the challenges of the past two years, students and staff at Kyneton's Sacred Heart College look to the coming 2022 school year with great optimism. The promise of a mostly normal year with uninterrupted learning, opportunities for excursions and camps and plenty of time with friends is indeed a prospect to look forward to. The college's incoming year sevens will immediately experience the warmth of the Mercy community, welcomed with hospitality, care and respect. The college’s catchline ‘Learn. Care. Flourish.’ celebrates the three essential principles of a Sacred Heart education but it also encapsulates why being at school is so important after the challenges of Covid-19 and extended lockdowns. "These three simple words describe the rich, deep and personalised opportunities that Sacred Heart College offers as a Catholic school in the Mercy tradition," principal Dr Darren Egberts explains. "Learn. The provision of an engaging, challenging and personalised education for each student is a key priority for all Sacred Heart College staff. The college's staff utilise a breadth of evidence-based strategies to ensure that each young person achieves at least 12 months of academic progress each year. "Care. Sacred Heart College is immensely proud of the wellbeing programs in place for our students, and works in partnership with parents to ensure that students grow into resilient, happy and compassionate young people. Our staff undertake regular and comprehensive professional learning to support the safety of all young people in our care. The college has an outstanding counselling team to support students and families with the challenges of contemporary adolescence. "Flourish. As principal, I am committed to providing a holistic education for each student at Sacred Heart College, so that they can grow academically as well as spiritually, psychologically, emotionally and physically. At Sacred Heart College, we want every student to live life in abundance." Dr Egberts encourages those in our local community currently considering options for their children’s secondary journey to learn more about the diverse educational offerings of Sacred Heart College Kyneton, by visiting the college website, or attending either an onsite tour or a virtual conversation.

Choosing a school for your child? Limited places are currently available at Years 7-12, 2022. Don’t miss our next College Tour on 15 February, bookings essential. Visit the College website for tour bookings or contact

Sacred Heart College Kyneton

www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.au T: 5421 1238 E: dlawrence@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

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the Registrar for enrolment information.

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in 2022 When Girton students in years eight to 12 return to school later this month, they will continue the classes they began at the end of term four with their 2022 teachers and classmates. Head of Girton Grammar School, Dr Clayton Massey, describes Girton’s Early Commencement Program as an initiative employed by the college which sees students step up into the next year level for three weeks at the end of term four every year. "Many of us have fond memories of the final weeks of the school year mainly being about Christmas decorations for the classroom, icy poles at lunchtime and Kris Kringle’s with different friendship groups," Dr Massey says. "These cherished traditions endure, but as students progress through school, these fun rituals (necessarily) sit alongside academic engagement rather than being the main game. "When many schools begin winding down for the academic year, Girton Grammar School’s senior students begin winding up by starting their classes for the following year," Dr Massey says. The overall intention of the ECP is to retain student academic engagement until the last day of school. The three-week learning program allows students to understand the curriculum requirements for the coming year so that they can hit the ground running when they begin the new academic year. At Girton, the ECP program runs from year seven to year 11, recognising that getting a head start on curriculum before a new school year commences is always a good idea. In further preparation for the coming year, all year 12 Girton students undertake a three-day camp in Melbourne before the school year starts, immersing in a range of lectures at various universities and culminating with a formal dinner with industry guest speakers. The VCE Conference

Back to school early

sets the tone and expectations for the oldest students. "We know from experience that since introducing the ECP at Girton in 2011, students remain more switched on to their learning at a time of year when it can be challenging to keep students engaged. "The ECP acts as a reset button for students and staff. Students are excited about moving into the next year level, meeting new friends and getting to know new teachers. "It makes the transition to a new year level at the

beginning of the following year much smoother and gives students who are undertaking elective subjects for the first time an idea of what is in store and an opportunity to make changes if necessary. "Keeping students motivated and engaged until the last bell is essential in a school year where every week of learning must count. With students already prepared for 2022, we look forward to welcoming students back to school and into their already familiar classes," Dr Massey says.

NEW YEAR NEW START NEW OPPORTUNITIES While at Girton, students enjoy an eduucation designed to prepare them for a successful future, both professionally and personally. We are a non-selective school helping typical kids from Prep to Year 12 achieve theirr potential with programmes tailored to individual preferences and strengths. Existing passsions are developed and new ones created, enco ouraging students to achieve excellence in STEM M, Humanities, Music, Sport, and the Creaative and Performing Arts. At Girton, we strive to “grow good peeople” with a world-renowned emotional inteelligence programme that explicitly teaches resp pect, tolerance, empathy, and resilience.

To discover the opportunities a Girton education can provide for your child, please contact our Registrar or book your place on our School Tour, 10.00am, Thursday January 20, by registering on our website: www.girton.vic.edu.au

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Government schools are great schools! The Mount Alexander Cluster of Schools all oﬀer: • • • • • • • •

Students at the heart of all teaching and learning Life long, committed educators A supportive and positive school climate A belief that all students can be successful A respectful partnership between the school and families A strong focus on creating resilient, happy and healthy children A great sense of belonging and connectedness within the school and the community A range of specialist programs, such as music, the arts, cooking, languages other than English, STEM...

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Learning with a view to the future Malmsbury Primary School community is excited to be returning to school on January 31. Students, parents and staff are looking forward to catching up with each other, to welcoming prep students and are especially looking forward to checking the strawberry plants and raspberry bushes for yummy berries ready to eat. As a school community MPS continues to support each other whether remote learning or onsite. A positive homeschool partnerships ensure that staff know all students very well. They work as a team - students, staff and parents to support our students to achieve their best. Malmsbury Primary School is a welcoming, supportive school community with small class sizes. In 2022, students will enjoy specialist lessons in visual arts, Japanese, auslan, performing arts and PE. The school has also implemented the Write2Read literacy program to support students' reading and writing skills. MPS has strong connections with the local community and very much appreciates the support the local community gives to the school. Another plus is that the school's environmental and sustainability work connects students with their local area and teaches then how to care for their world. A big positive for many parents is that MPS offers an on-site outside of school hours care service. Malmsbury is a school community with a big heart with people working together so everyone can be their best selves. Many families choose to come to MPS school because of what we offer. School tours can be arranged by phoning 5423 2284 from January 27 or email the principal Ms Carolyn Tavener, Carolyn.Tavener@education.vic.gov.au

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Get ready for back to school Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s eight kindergartens are places of learning, exploring, creating and play in which the early childhood teachers and educators provide a welcoming, supportive community for families and an environment rich in nature-based and creative learning opportunities. The shire invests in quality facilities, and the kindergartens have the advantage of being well positioned on sites with strong natural features. Their outdoor play areas provide an environment rich in nature-based play and an exciting playbased curriculum which responds to each child’s unique interests and abilities. Be part of a welcoming kinder community where families get to know and support one another and develop lifelong friendships. Teahcers and educators work in collaboration with families to support each child’s needs to ensure every child can get the most out of their kindergarten year. Remember to have your 3.5 year maternal and child health key age and stage assessment completed in readiness for the kinder year – phone 5422 0281 to book your appointment. The kindergartens offer long and short day sessions to suit the needs of all families. Enrolments are limited, so get in quick. Register online at mrsc.vic.gov.au/kinder-rego or call our Enrolment Officer on 5422 0239.

Enrolments always welcome

• A caring environment • High quality curriculum • Strong focus on Literacy & Numeracy • Before & After School Care

Call us today to ﬁnd out more Principal: Lee MacDonald E: tylden.ps@education.vic.gov.au Ph: 5424 8244 www.tyldenps.vic.edu.au Facebook: Tylden Primary School

WHERE EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL

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a healthy, simple lunch together. At snack and lunchtime, encourage your child to open the containers and pack them away themselves. Ensure your child has plenty of practice using the toilet and washing their hands independently. 8. Label everything - every single thing! Every. Thing. Even socks and inside shoes. Choose a good permanent marker. Keep one in a drawer in the kitchen so you can label new items and drink bottles after they have been washed. 9. Shop wisely - make sure you buy a lunch box and drink bottle that are easy to clean. It’s important that the child can easily operate these themselves and the drink bottle doesn’t spill easily. 10. Sleep routine – as the holiday comes to a close, make sure there is a calm and predictable bedtime routine in place, as children will be extra tired once they begin school. (Tips were prepared by primary schoolteacher of more than 20 years, Jennifer Shipway)

ROMSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

• Modern and safe amenities for children with all abilities. • Specialist subjects that include Auslan, Art, STEAM & Physical Education. • Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden led by trained teachers. • Specialised Intervention Programs to help support and extend students with their learning. KN260795

COME JOIN OUR WONDERFUL SCHOOL Virtual Tours are available online

www.romseyps.vic.edu.au Ph: 5429 5099

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Getting the kids ready for starting school or moving up a year can be daunting after the long summer holidays but a little bit of forward planning can help you and your children sail smoothly and calmly into the new school year. 1. Make a list - carefully make a list of all the items recommended by the child’s school, that you don’t already have. If you keep the list with you, it’s easy to pick a few items up as you are shopping for other things so it’s less overwhelming. Buy extra stationery and keep it in an easily accessible basket, so there are always items on hand when you need them. 2. Start early - purchase necessary items early as leaving shopping to the last minute may mean shoe sizes are unavailable or the raincoat you need is challenging to find. The night before school, pack extra clothes. Include socks and underwear, just in case. 3. Set the scene - read books about starting school, in a casual way, giving your child a chance to ask questions if they want to. Reading books together every day is a great way to encourage early literacy skills. 4. Show and tell - walk/drive past the school occasionally (or walk to the school if it’s close by), mentioning calmly that it is ‘our’ school. It’s great for children to hear that parents see it as their school too and that they are part of the wider school community. 5. Practice writing - give your child playful opportunities to practice writing their name. Make sure you are encouraging them to have a capital letter at the start, with the remainder lower case letters. 6. Playtime - Enjoy play based activities together that encourage the use of fine motor skills. Visit a park near the school to provide opportunities for play with other children. 7. Dress rehearsal - encourage your child to dress themselves in the months leading up to school. Buy Velcro shoes until they’re confident with laces. Keep shoes with laces for the weekend when there’s time to practise. Practice packing

Come in and get all your back to school needs here! Mostyn Street, Castlemaine Ph 5472 1055

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Safe, caring school Kyneton High School is a caring school school, dedicated to providing students with the best possible education in a safe and engaging environment. On offer are comprehensive Victorian Curriculum, VCE, VET and VCAL programs to students in years seven to 12. The staff at Kyneton High work to prepare students for their futures as responsible, successful adults. They strive for excellence, developing confidence and embracing diversity in a respectful, sustainable environment. Student learning is Kyneton High's core business. Students are the focus of everything that is done and the priorities that are identified and undertaken.

Caring environment St Mary’s School in Castlemaine is a thriving learning community in which students, teachers and families work in partnership to provide opportunities that foster creativity, deep thinking and skill development. They encourage students to be active learners who ask questions about the world around them and have the tools to find answers to these questions. The school's aim is to equip students with 21st century skills through a curriculum focused on the explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy skills alongside real world learning opportunities including local priorities and student interests. "The school's values of respect, resilience and responsibility are important in the development of responsible citizens in a complex world," says

principal Mr Ben Shields. "We value and promote student voice through deep learning initiatives, circle time and individual goals that are established around quality wellbeing practices. Family partnerships are highly valued by our education team. We value parent input, feedback and involvement in learning, extracurricular and community events." St Mary’s School is a caring learning environment in which students are encouraged to be themselves and strive for continuous improvement. (See advert page19)

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Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School We are a small, rural school nestled away in beautiful Redesdale, just a small drive from Kyneton and Heathcote. We are committed to providing the best educational and social outcomes for all students. We place great emphasis on children developing positive self-esteem, and to this end we expose our students to a broad variety of programs to assist them in the discovery of their passions and strengths. When children know they are good at an activity they feel good about themselves – this flows on into all areas of life. In addition to daily literacy and numeracy lessons, we offer a rich variety of specialist areas to support and develop student knowledge and we are entering our second year of utilising the Smiling Minds Program for social and self-development. We also teach Physical Education, Art, Music, STEM and Living Green and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). At RMMPS, all our staff know the students very well – students are not just another face in the crowd. Our small school has so much to offer, so please contact the school on 5425-3155 to gain more information. Alternatively, please visit our Facebook page or Instagram at redesdalemiamiaps. Many thanks, Andrew King KN261688

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Limited places are still available in our 3 and 4 year old programs at Kyneton and Gisborne this year. There are also spots in the 4 year old kindergarten programs at Macedon, Romsey and Woodend. Get in quick and register at mrsc.vic.gov.au/kinder-rego or call 5422 0239.

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CLUB

Soccer Basketball

Footy Cricket Theatre

Tennis

Squash

Castlemaine

Lawn Tennis Club

Come and join us at Kyneton Basketball Association for the 2022 Domestic season. To run our Domestic programs we need you:

U10 Players U13 Players U16 Players

registration@kynetonbasketball.net.au

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Enquire:

Email us at castlemainetheatreco@gmail.com or visit castlemainetheatrecompany.com

We are the club for every member of the family – young or old, beginner or advanced, social or competitive. Improve your game with our experienced coach. Join a weekly competition or enjoy a social hit. Easy court access with our online booking system and key/pin code entry with our Bluetooth lock.

Wheeler Street, Castlemaine

info@castlemainetennisclub.com 0421 156 616 (Hayden)

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Become a member and get involved in the creative, vibrant community of Castlemaine Theatre Company. We are always looking to welcome people in the local community to our activities; CTC makes plays of all sorts. There are opportunities back stage, at the ticket booth, on the committee and more. CTC is currently in need of people to work with lighting or costumes .... and at audition time we love to meet new actors of course.

DO YOU LOVE BASKETBALL?

Welcome to the Riddell Football Netball Club for Season 2022.

Firstly, we are looking forward to a fun and successful year ahead across all netball and football grades. We have a very strong committee, volunteers and are all committed for the upcoming season to ensure the success of the RFNC. On the coaching front, we are pleased to welcome back Justin Belleville as our senior coach. Chris Meacham is also helping Justin out as an Assistant coach. Our newly appointed under 19.5 coach is Ollie Massoudi who is keen to develop our young boys and have a great year on and off the ﬁeld. We expect to be extremely competitive 2022 and look forward to seeing old an new faces at pre -season training starts Tues 1st and Thurs 3rd of February. Leading the way on the Netball front will be Kerrie Gleeson as Coordinator, with Lauren Close as Vice President. Amy Schwegler has also recommitted to coach our Under 19 and C grade team, we also welcome back Adam Boldiston as our Senior Coach also fulﬁlling the role of coaching our B grade The Riddell Football Netball Club could not survive without the continued support of some very loyal and dedicated sponsors. Members and supporters are encouraged to support those who support us. – President, Brett Besanko (Bowser)

PO Box 53 Kyneton 3444 E: secretary@kynetonfnc.com Go to www.kynetonfnc.com for membership details

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Kyneton Football Netball Club

Riddell Football Netball Club

P.O Box 63, Riddells Creek, VIC 3431 E: rkinter@bigpond.net.au www.riddellfnc.com.au

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The Kyneton Football Netball Club aspire to play as one Club, while fostering teamwork and a unique culture for everyone involved. Each player is encouraged to experience and enjoy football and netball, but most importantly, to have fun in playing sport. Our community is passionate, engaging and inclusive, with 3 Senior Football Teams, 5 Senior Netball Teams, Senior Womens Football, all, FIDA and Juniors U10 -U16s boys and girls Football, the Tigers are a strong presence in the Kyneton Community. Become a player, member, volunteer or supporter and join us in 2022, Together we are strong!

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Soccer Basketball

Footy Cricket Theatre

Tennis

Squash

2022 - Summer Squash Mixed Competitions starts February ry y

Kyneton: Mondays & Thursdays - From 7pm Kyneton Sports & Aquatic Centre 4 Victoria St, Kyneton

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If you are interested in ﬁnding out more about opportunities at Gisborne Soccer Club please see our website https://www.gisbornesc.com.au or contact us at enquiries@gisbornesc.com.

EnVie Fitness | 6/15-17 Goode St, Gisborne gisborne@envieﬁtness.com

The South Gisborne Tennis Club (SGTC) is a community based, family oriented club in a rural atmosphere, on Millett Road Gisborne South. We have 4 synthetic and 2 Plexipave courts, all with lights, a sheltered free electric BBQ and all accessible facilities. SGTC oﬀers: - Weekly Monday Men’s Social Night - Weekly Tuesday Ladies Social night - Club Championships - Tuesday Mid-week ladies Competition - Wednesday Women’s Twilight Competition - Thursday Night Doubles Competition - Friday & Saturday Junior Competition - Vic Pennant Competition for the serious players The SGTC provide an All Ability inclusive tennis program for people with disabilities. The program has been running at SGTC for 21 years. School, Disability services, private lessons are available.

We will be holding Grading sessions for Juniors Jan 30 and Feb 6. Fill in form at http://play2022.gisbornesc.com if you are interested. KN261797

The Malmsbury Cricket Club is a family oriented Club with emphasis on coaching and having fun. We have been around for over 150 years and have enjoyed much success. The Club currently ﬁelds three senior teams and an Under 17 girl’s side in the GDCA. The MCG is an absolute picture with both carpet and turf wickets. So, if you are looking for a game of cricket, some fun and meeting new mates.........drop in to the MCG during cricket season.

The newly formed Malmsbury Rangers are into their second year of competition in the Bendigo Baseball Association. Our home ground is the picturesque Malmsbury Cricket Ground, and our season goes from March through to July. We have vacancies for anyone of any age. Come on, give baseball a go, you’ll love it. Have fun, get ﬁt and meet some awesome people.

We oﬀer a wide range of membership options.

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Don’t hesitate to contact us with any question, alternatively you can have a look at our website.

E: members@sgtennisclub.com.au W: www.sgtennisclub.com.au F: www.facebook.com/southgisbornetennis

The Malmsbury Rangers Baseball Club

If you are looking for some tennis lessons our club coach Mario would be happy to chat to you.

E: malmsburycc2020@gmail.com P: Chris on 0402 003 972 or Garry on 0408 509 813 www.malmsbury.vic.cricket.com.au

Squash Club

• Kyneton Sports & Acquatic Centre, Mon and Thurs (competition or social). • Romsey Recreation Centre, Tues (social matches). E: macedonrangessquash@gmail.com www.macedonrangessqaushclub.org.au

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Play one or both days ….. whichever suits you best!! We’re a friendly bunch who enjoy the social side as much as the competitive stuﬀ. Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished player or (like most of us) somewhere in between, you’ll get a warm welcome. Please send an email to our address below and we will add you to our team lists.

Malmsbury Rangers Baseball Club E: malmsburybaseball@gmail.com P: Jamie on 0490 824 537 or Garry on 0408 509 813

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GISBORNE SOCCER CLUB Gisborne Soccer Club has many opportunities to play soccer. We have: - a non competitive fun introduction to soccer on Saturday mornings for younger children (aged 4 to 7). - Competition soccer for U8 to U17 (and sometimes U18) Boys and Girls. - 3 Senior Men’s Competitive teams. - 1 Senior Women’s Competitive team. - 1 Masters Men’s team (over 35s) who have lots of fun training and play some friendly matches. We play in the Melbourne Metro leagues for all our competitive matches. We are an inclusive club who encourage all who join and try to ﬁnd a team/program which will best suit each player.

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Fair to draw a crowd Lisa Dennis

The popular Campbells Creek Collectables Fair will return to the Campbells Creek Community Centre this coming weekend. The fifth annual fair is the first under the management of Hey Day Events Australia and organiser Kate Larsen said everyone was excited for the 2022 event. "We had a great turnout for the 2021 Campbells Creek Collectables Fair and our sister event the inaugural Daylesford Collectables Fair in November, both fortunately falling between 2021 lockdowns, but there has not been much in the way of other similar events over the last 12 months," Kate said. "Stallholders tell me they have been stockpiling wares and look forward to bringing their unique finds to the Campbells Creek." This weekend's fair will feature more than 100 stalls in the hall and surrounds selling antiques, vintage, collectables and retro goodies. Kate said the fair would have something for everyone with antiques, glassware and pottery, through to vinyl records, books and collectables from the 70s, 80s and 90s. "There will something special for collectors of all ages from vintage cameras to toys and homewares. It will be a real trip down memory lane," she said. The event will run from 7am to 5pm Saturday and 8am to 2pm Sunday. There are special $15 Early Bird tickets available for the first hour (7am to 8am) on Saturday for the avid collector keen to be first through the door to secure a bargain. Tickets for the remainder of the weekend are $7. You can get your ticket via trybooking.com or at the gate. "The Campbells Creek Football Netball Club will be providing catering throughout the weekend so you can come out and make a day of it," Kate said. To find out more about the event visit heydayeventsaustralia. com or check out the Campbells Creek Collectables Facebook or Instagram pages. This is a COVIDsafe event. Attendees will be required to check in on arrival and show proof of double vaccination. Masks must be worn in the hall.

The 2021 event was a great success and the 2022 gathering will see stallholders from far and wide travel to Campbells Creek.

Vintage cameras and equipment like this Kodak model will be just some of the items you will discover at the fair.

Vintage car and toy collectors will be in their element at the Campbells Creek event.

CONGRATULATIONS GIRTON’S 2021 VCE STUDENTS 32% of Girton’s students finished in the top 10% of the State At Girton we strive to send young adults into a world where they have the skills, poise, confidence and emotional intelligence to lead happy, productive and successful lives. We work closely with students and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes while helping them become “university ready” with the understanding and tools required to complete the next stage of their education.

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Ki Li Clark (ATAR 98.0) Tai Hindson (ATAR 99.85 - Dux of the Region) Eliza O’Sullivan (ATAR 99.80)

To find out more, or to see the school, contact our Registrar on 5441 3114 or via email: registrar@girton.vic.edu.au. or see our website: www.girton.vic.edu.au A S P I R E TO S TA R

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We have limited places available in most Junior and Senior School year levels for the 2022 Academic Year. This could be the ideal start to your child’s VCE journey and the realisation of their preferred future.

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Maiden Gully is one of Bendigo’s most sought-after areas and Pioneer Drive one of the most popular streets. Large block sizes and well-maintained homes are the norm, and this property is no exception. An immaculately maintained brick veneer home, generous 1328m2 block, great shedding, landscaped gardens plus large outdoor entertaining area are the perfect combination. Recent upgrades to the kitchen and ensuite bathroom plus the addition of power to the shed further enhance this property's appeal. Features of the home include * Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe * Two further bedrooms with built-in robes serviced by a family bathroom including shower and bath * Lounge with large bay window and second living area adjoining the kitchen/dining * Cooks’ kitchen with induction cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher, stone benches and large central island great for entertaining * Reverse cycle split systems in both living areas * Floating timber flooring, quality fittings and tinted glass throughout * 5.6 kW solar system, external sunblinds and ceiling fans to all bedrooms * Established gardens and lawn areas * Double carport with remote roller door access * 7.5m x 5.5m shed and side driveway access for caravan storage * Large covered outdoor entertaining area

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Three bedroom, two bathroom home plus great shedding 25 Pioneer Drive, Maiden Gully $750,000 - $770,000 Property Plus Di Selwood 5447 4088

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81 Bowden Street Castlemaine 2

You know a property with a Bowden Street address must be special, but the potential to subdivide this spectacular 1,406 sqm blockelevatesthisproperty’s appealtoawholenewlevel.Boasting frontage toBowden Street, the deep block alsohas a second street frontageonFarnsworthStreet. Aplanningpermithasalreadybeen granted to subdivide the block into one of some 900 sqm with its beautifully renovated and presented miner’s cottage and a second allotmentof500sqmtoFarnsworthStreet,uponwhichadwelling can be constructed (STCA). The lovingly renovated miner’s cottage showcases numerous period features including high ceilings, dado wall paneling, Baltic pinefloorboardsandastylishwhitepalette.Theinteriorcomprises a spacious light-filled living room, two queen bedrooms, modern kitchen and show-stopper bathroom plus covered alfresco patio.

Private Sale Inspect Land Price Jeremy Bottomley Carole Lenander Castlemaine

As advertised or by appointment 1,406 sqm approx $900,000 - $950,000 0433 772 033 0401 472 346 5472 1155

CA 32, 47 Happy Valley Road Castlemaine

19 Wimble Street Castlemaine

Beautiful, old towering gums and pines line this fabulous parcel of land which is the perfect site for your dream to come true. With undulating sides and magnificent views, the land is private with town water and power nearby.

This delightful mid-century home offers relaxed cottage living in a delightful garden setting with light filled interiors and period details. The gardens are an undeniable highlight, with meandering paths and mature shade trees.

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $849,000 Land 902 sqm approx Jeremy Bottomley 0433 772 033 KN262180

Private Sale Inspect As advertised or by appointment Price $495,000 Land 3,284 sqm approx Jeremy Bottomley 0433 772 033

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Highly desirable for its exclusive, elevated cul-de-sac position and tranquil rural backdrop, this picturesque family home delivers a high standard of living amid two hectares (five acres) of serene, park-like surrounds. The welcoming pin oak driveway and circular forecourt provide an indication of what to expect. Comprising a subtle and delightful arrangement of buildings, it offers a home of superb quality, with high ceilings, full height windows with framed views of the garden, privacy and scenic rural vistas combined with traditional elegance and modern function for large scale entertaining. The open plan area is a joy to live in with a central kitchen, meals and living area forming the hub of the home and a central wood heater and reverse cycle split system ensuring year round comfort. Thoughtfully designed so that the four large carpeted bedrooms are separate from the entertaining area, there is also a separate children’s rumpus room or a place to unwind with french doors to the wrap around verandah capturing the vistas to the east. This is a property that truly celebrates the importance of family and the outdoors. As well as the quintessentially Australian wrap around verandah, there is a large alfresco barbecue area bordered by a cypress hedge that can equally cater for large numbers or intimate summer gatherings. All set amid sprawling, park-like surrounds and mature trees – the perfect backdrop and the ideal playground for the kids.

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Four large bedrooms plus rumpus room, 2ha of land 57 Rosa Court, Kyneton $1,700,000 - $1,800,000 Broadhurst Property 1300 380 980 / Email: robert@broadhurstproperty.com.au

Indoors * Renovated kitchen with stone waterfall benchtop and double sink * Five burner Bosch gas cook top * Hardwood floorboards * Wood fire heater / Split system air con/ ducted heating * Ceiling fans in all rooms * Block out roller blinds in all rooms * Master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite * Central bathroom with separate shower and bath * Separate toilet / Separate family size laundry with full length storage * Abundant storage Outdoors * Four paddocks with quality fencing * Menage (convertible to a tennis court etc) * Horse wash bay / Horse shelter and tack room * Picturesque dam and landscaped garden * 93,000 litre rainwater storage * Five bay 12m x 6m garage/ workshop with concrete floor * Quality fencing / Chook shed * Fruit trees and vegetable garden

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Presenting ‘Stoneygate’ – an unparalleled, superbly maintained 4-bedroom family home with pool, tennis court and 2-acre vineyard, set on 8.7ha in lovely Mandurang South. This property is truly the benchmark for tranquil bush living with all the comforts and luxury of a truly unique, character-filled home. Full of lifestyle advantages, Mandurang South is a short drive into Bendigo for shopping, dining, arts, entertainment and sport. Enter the property via a winding driveway through bushland and be captivated immediately on first impression by the beautifully landscaped lawns and established garden and the handcrafted stone façade with wrap around verandah. The feature entrance – an antique French door – opens to the main living, dining and kitchen area. With Millerson slate underfoot, stone walls, wood cathedral ceilings and a striking stone fireplace, this main living space of the home is effortlessly majestic yet warm and inviting. INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

FEDERATION VILLA WITH CLASSY INTERIOR AND BUSHLAND OUTLOOK IN THE TOWN CENTRE

4A2B 2C

Just 1km to Castlemaine central, this outstanding example of a classic Federation has just come to market. Bordering a large Crown Reserve on two sides gives this property superb views from the front and rear verandah and great walking trails for the pets. The 989m2 block has drive-through access to the back yard and has been landscaped with a low maintenance garden and plenty of room for a large shed and caravan storage. There are 4 double bedrooms including 3 with built in robes, the main with bay window and seat, ensuite access to one of the two fully fitted bathrooms and one of the six reverse cycle air conditioners placed through the home. Period features have been lovingly preserved and include double fretwork in the main passage, lead light and coloured glass infills, Dado sub walls, polished floorboards, high ceilings plus picture railing, ornate cornice and ceiling roses, four panel doors, classic light fittings and switches. INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

Castlemaine

$885,000

15 Maltby Drive GRAND, CLASSY ENTERTAINER ON LEVEL & LEAFY GARDENS

$1,045,000

4 Yeats Street

4A2B 3C

Quietly positioned at the top of Maltby Drive in the original first stage of the Ely Estate, this grand, classy home has had a full modern day upgrade to a high standard and offers great living with functionality and convenience of local child care, aged care, schooling all within an easy stroll. Meticulously re-fashioned, the spacious home comprises 4 bedrooms with robes, 2 bathrooms, a study-office, modern central kitchen with walk-in pantry and a north facing sun-room, large open dining-family room that opens to a outdoors pergola, and a large lounge-dining room with Jestmaster fireplace and double aspect garden windows. The home has heating and cooling, quality windows, kitchen with large storage and Caesarstone benches, walk-in pantry, new bathrooms, and quality floor coverings throughout. There is a double garage, plus a parking bay perfect for a caravan with side Street access from Brown Street.

Sandon

$545,000

46 Sandon-Clydesdale Road BUSH-LAND ‘GLAMPERS’ PARADISE - 50 ACRES WITH A BARN & A HUGE DAM!

Just 10km from Newstead or 25km from either Castlemaine or Daylesford, this private bush-land parcel of 50 acres is a fantastic weekend retreat. Featuring a haven of bird-life, local wild-life and a lake-sized dam, this lot is over 1km long and features a series of tracks perfect for your own nature walks or tearing it up on your mountain bike. There is a substantial American style color-bond barn which has high access, a mezzanine area, wood ﬁreplace, tank water and a verandah on the north side an ideal workshop, storage and spot for ‘Glamping’ in your own forest. The property is fenced, private and peaceful.

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CASTLEMAINE 5 Sheehan Court

$650,000 - $690,000 Inspect:

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A3 B2 C4 BRICK BEAUTY IN QUIET COURT LOCALE • Fantastic family residence on generous 891sqm lot. Sought after court location • Double carport, double garage, fully fenced • L-shaped living w eat in kitchen, duct heat • Cottage style garden, alfresco and outside awnings

Property: Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Commercial opportunity in prime location 24, 24A & 26 High Street, Kyneton $1,400,000 Raine & Horne Kyneton Jennifer Pearce / 5422 2678 / 0427 422 508 jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au

NEWSTEAD

58 Panmure Street

$950,000 - $985,000 Inspect:

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A4 B3 C2 EDWARDIAN CLASSIC ON 2015SQM WITH SUB-DIV APPROVAL • Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living zones. Protected rear deck • Huge kitchen with butler’s pantry • Reverse cycle split system for heat & cool, rain water tank, double carport & 6kW solar • Planning approval for 2 lot subdivision

KN261537

Well located in the prime position of High Street Kyneton is the offering of three shops on the one Title and the potential opportunity to separate into three shops (STCA). Commercial zone one. Shop 24 currently leased to a long-term tenant offering shop frontage and a residence. Shop 24a currently leased with a retail tenant and includes tearoom and storeroom. Shop 26 currently leased to a hairdressing salon with tearoom and storage. Access for rear parking from Taylors Lane for easy convenience. Great opportunity to invest in your future in the thriving township of Kyneton.

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There's a chance to turn back the clock with Romsey and Lancefield Districts Historical Society's latest book Benloch: A Journey Through Time. Noreen Yorke has recorded the history of Benloch, describing the time of the First Peoples, the squatting era and the first pastoral runs. She documents the journey through the area by Burke and Wills in 1860, the Selection era of the 1870s and the establishment of the first school, fire brigade and post office. Important industries such as logging and sawmilling were developed as were the social pursuits of tennis and cricket. The story of the Faraday School kidnapping in 1972 is told in this history, as is the story of the camel farm and Weekaway School camp. This full-colour book contains more than 130 photographs, six beautiful colour maps and abundant information about families, farming and those who went to war. It is a must for all family historians and those interested in this part of the former Kyneton Shire. The book is set to be launched at Red Door Books in Lancefield on Saturday January 22 at 11am. Refreshments will be served and copies of this book can be purchased for $35. RSVP to: Fay 0427 042 753 or Shirley 0402 248 540.

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www.midlandexpress.com.au Romsey and Lancefield Districts Historical Society is calling for old photos and memories of Seymour Cottage.

Help preserve cottage history

Romsey and Lancefield Districts Historical Society is calling for old images and stories of Seymour Cottage to help piece together its history. The society received a Living Heritage Grant from Heritage Victoria in 2021 for preservation of the Romsey cottage, which will include a Conservation Management Plan, Garden Conservation Plan and Structural Report. Consultants have begun their work and these reports are the first step toward restoration of the cottage and will help guide fundraising efforts. The purpose of the Conservation Management Plan is to tell the full story of the history of the cottage. The team is now seeking photographs of the cottage both before 1982 and from the early days of the society’s ownership. "The society holds newsletters and

reports of the ‘Friends’ activities but we feel there might be more photographs and other material held by local Romsey and Lancefield residents," said Romsey and Lancefield Districts Historical Society's Fay Woodhouse. "This cottage is very important to the history of Romsey and we are keen to know the full story. If you could help at all with reminiscences or photographs, we would be extremely grateful." In particular, they are asking for memories, family stories or photographs of the sheds that once existed on the property, a photograph of Mrs Allen’s car parked at the house, or anything else of interest. The society is interested in hearing from anyone with any such photographs or memories to include them in the consultant's report.

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SUPER QUIZ?

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Your OPINIONS

BFD NIMBYs

(1 point) 1. Riddells Creek man, John Herron, is vying for which seat at the next federal election? 2. Who wrote Discover Springfield? 3. Where is the Backyard Fest planned to be held on February 4-5? 4. Which fire brigade celebrated its centenary last weekend?

(3 points) 5. What rate cap has been set for all Victorian councils for the 2022-23 financial year?

General knowledge (1 point) 6. Who is Victoria’s chief health officer? 7. In which Australian state or territory is Mount Remarkable? 8. Who wrote The Secret Garden? 9. What do the following series/films have in common: Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, Stranger Things, and Girl Interrupted?

(3 points) 10. What one colour are both letters ‘g’ in Google’s logo?

Local resident, Woodend The recent Regional Roads Victoria community listening sessions provided an opportunity for people to input into the safety upgrade for a hopelessly outdated piece of infrastructure that is Black Forest Drive. The RRV regional manager provided traffic data from 2002-2020, hardly what I would call cherry picking ('None so deaf', Opinions, January 11)! People were divided into random working groups (including a fair proportion of NIMBYs) as is standard practice and all views, opinions etc. were accepted and documented. It should be noted that there were wellattended community consultation sessions in 2018, the ability to input online and obviously with these sessions there have been no shortage of opportunities for input. BFD is not a major connecting highway connecting to Daylesford but is classified as a ‘C’ road, which…. "are generally twolane sealed roads with shoulders (VicRoads)", the other connecting road being the C141 from Ballan. It can hardly be considered lengthy (12km) or mountainous, and only carries light traffic (current volumes 8300 vehicles per day, VicRoads), not heavy traffic. Most objections to it seem to revolve around people’s propensity for overtaking and an inability to grasp the concept of ‘safety for all road users’. If you don’t like it…. use another road, there are a few around!

Consultation? T.W. Bird, Lancefield To the people who get involved in government/council community consultation, e.g. Black Forest Drive or Hanging Rock, let me tell you the only reason community consultation takes place is because the government department or council has a policy that requires such consultation to take place. This is designed to give the community that warm and fuzzy feeling. This policy only requires the consultation to be conducted with no requirement for any suggestion to be adopted. In fact, no community consultation is ever called for or conducted before all decisions about the project have been set in stone.

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I am writing this because of a variety of questions people have posted on Castlemania and what I believe to be very bad timing by council regarding this issue. How many people took notice of the article in the Midland Express on January 4 on page 2? ('Councillor raises curfew concern'). Not that many I am sure, as many are away on holidays or just not really paying attention. I do not remember how I found out that the council was doing a survey about its animal bylaws but I made sure I found it and filled out the numerous questions. And passed it on to as many people as I could so that a balanced result was hopefully gained. The options about cats I chose sunset to sunrise containment by their owners as I had issues with neighbourhood cats. I do not have pets of any sort this is by personal choice. I do however enjoy knowing my neighbours animals. I have befriended many a wandering dog and seen them returned to owners wherever possible. If that cannot be done I employ the council ranger to see the animal safely home. Yes, you the owner is then fined but your animal is returned to your safe keeping. Provided their owners look after them in a way that causes no public nuisance, like

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constant barking or yapping at all hours of day and night and using my property as their toilet, I have no problem with others pets. According to the article in the paper, council introduced new mandates on December 22, 2021. When did they tell the public? Or was the article in the paper it. Are they terrified of the heat they will cop? I agree with Cr Annear that a period of grace will be needed as this is a very shoddy way of announcing such dramatic changes even though I agree they are needed.

Clarify concerns Chris Hooper, Castlemaine From what I have read from the Mount Alexander Sustainability Group, the proposed Mount Alexander Bioenergy facility at Don KR will create an increase of approximately two to three trucks per day. That's on top of the current 30+. I can't see that that is a huge increase and personally haven't noticed that many trucks in the Walker Street and Downes Road areas. The extra trucks will carry woody waste from nearby orchards (not forestry timber), garden green bin waste, wet chicken remains from Hazeldenes, pork waste from Don KR (plus limited plastic wrapping) and crop stubble. The facility will be fully enclosed. I personally think crop stubble should remain on the land to help improve the soil and we must be be sure there's an ironclad guarantee forestry timber is never to be used at the facility to make biochar in the biomass section. I would encourage the group that has formed to object to the proposal get in touch with MASG and meet with them to clarify concerns.

It can be done! Janine Mc Dougall, Riddells Creek Elizabeth Nelson (‘A bird is a bird’, Opinions, December 11) makes a valid point concerning the Mount Alexander Shire cat curfew, namely all animals deserve to be treated humanely and we humans are morally responsible for this undertaking. Approximately 80 per cent of meat chickens in Australia are factory farmed, denied the freedom environmentalists advocate for wildlife. Land clearing for factory farming significantly impacts native wildlife populations by destroying their habitat. It is time to move beyond a selective concern for particular species. I support the cat curfew but agree with Cr Rosie Annear ('Councillor raises curfew concern', Midland Express, December 4) that it should be instituted with ‘kindness and understanding’ to enable cats and their owners to make the transition. Though living outside Mount Alexander Shire, courtesy of a large, enriched, outdoor cat park built by my husband, our cats have successfully curfewed for many years. It can be done! But patience and compassion for all is the key.

Disaster Ready Fund under Labor Rob Mitchell, federal Member for McEwen If elected, a Labor government will invest up to $200 million every year on disaster prevention and resilience. By investing in disaster prevention projects such as evacuation shelters, fire breaks and telecommunications improvements, Labor’s Disaster Ready Fund will curb the devastating impacts of natural disasters. Our local communities have faced significant natural disasters over many years,

with devastating loss of life. They are coming all too frequently and we know firsthand the tragic impact of fires and storms in our region. Local people know what is needed and we need a government that is prepared to stump up and pay for these essential projects. These investments will literally save lives, not to mention the taxpayers’ funds that have to be spent on recovery and repairs when disasters hit. We will do this by revamping the failed $4.7 billion Emergency Response Fund, which has earned the Morrison Government over $750 million in interest, but has not built a single disaster prevention project and has not spent a cent on disaster recovery. The Morrison Government’s ERF was established in April 2019 and became operational in December the same year allowing the government to draw up to $200 million annually for disaster recovery and resilience. Now in the third disaster season since the ERF was announced, where up to $600 million could have been spent on disaster recovery and prevention, we find as of November 24, 2021, only $17.2 million has been expended from this fund and as of June 30, 2021, the ERF has earned $751 million for the government in investment returns. The Disaster Ready Fund will curb the devastating impacts of natural disasters by investing in important disaster prevention projects. In the short term, this will create local jobs, put downward pressure on insurance premiums and assist regions in COVID recovery. In the long term, investing in mitigation now will save the federal government money. It is accepted by the emergency management community that $1 invested into disaster mitigation will save $2 in disaster recovery.

An effective contribution Hans van Gemert, Castlemaine Last month this paper published a letter from Malcolm Mars ('Hogwash', Opinions, December 14, 2021) that cast doubt on the validity of the bioenergy project being pursued by Mount Alexander Sustainability Group. The project aims to reduce carbon emissions through the conversion of waste into energy to be used in the manufacturing process at Don KRC. Mr Mars quoted some spurious numbers that will be dealt with by MASG in due course. As an industrial scientist with 35 years' experience, it is obvious to me that any process that converts waste into usable energy will have a net benefit. However, the calculations required are complex and based on a number of assumptions. This is why MASG has engaged an experienced consultant to assist with this process. It is important to point out that in 2012 the Australian Government set up an organisation, ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency), with the purpose of funding research into industrial processes that are capable of achieving a reduction in carbon emissions. Since then, it has spent over $1.7 billion on more than 600 projects, including the MASG Bioenergy initiative. Last August MASG provided a status report to the Mount Alexander community on this project, which will assist the shire to achieve its target of reaching net zero emissions by 2030. It is an effective contribution a small regional municipality can make to reducing the inevitable impact of climate change. Writers are asked to keep letters to a maximum of 300 words. Longer letters may only be published at the editor's discretion. Names, addresses and contact phone numbers must be included for verification purposes. Email letters to: acrawford@midnews.com.au

Super Quiz answers: 1. McEwen. 2. Brenda Sorraghan. 3. Newstead Racecourse and Recreation Reserve. 4. Sutton Grange and Myrtle Creek Fire Brigade. 5. 1.75%. 6. Brett Sutton. 7. South Australia. 8. Frances Hodgson Burnett. 9. Winona Ryder. 10. Blue.

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SPORTS wrap

Redbacks back from the brink Bill West

Stung by narrow defeats at the hands of Trentham and Broadford, Romsey division one pennant bowlers bounced back with an important 10-shot victory over Gisborne on Saturday. At home, the Redbacks made amends for ‘the one that got away’ at Gisborne early in the season. Despite losing two of the three rinks by a shot, Romsey’s victory was largely due to Matt Brundell’s 12-shot margin over Alan Higgins. This Saturday sees the match of the round between second-placed Kyneton Golf and Romsey, with both eyeing off the double chance. Gisborne, after successive defeats and demotion to fourth spot, will be chasing maximum points at home to Trentham. In the battle for top spot, Lancefield beat Kyneton Golf by nine shots after a very close contest at Tigerland. In the second half, Chris Jolly’s rink took control to finish 10 shots clear of Toby Barker. The other rinks were close, with Bev Holmes’ four doing a great job to lead early and hold the ace Graham Edwards four to a three-shot margin. With John Parks in fine form, Jeff Holmes edged out Barry Godbolt by two shots. Trentham stayed in touch with the top

four with a 24-shot margin over Broadford. Ladder (after 10 rounds): Lancefield 121, Kyneton Golf 107, Romsey 105, Gisborne 101, Trentham 93, Kyneton 93, Kilmore 78, Broadford 63, Diggers Rest 34. In division two, Woodend proved too strong for Macedon with both sides entrenched in the top four. Gisborne 3 is a runaway leader in division three, where the highlighted was a thrilling one-shot 62-61 win by Romsey at Broadford in the day’s closest finish. GOLF DECIDER At 5pm this Thursday, Kyneton Golf’s champion will be decided when Steve 'Spud' Taylor makes a bid for his seventh title against worthy opponent Adrian Plowman. In the semi-finals, Taylor eclipsed Glen Gascoyne 25-17, and Plowman accounted for Ricky Turner 25-18. The final should be worth watching. DIVISION 1 Romsey 61 d Gisborne 51. J. Beaumont 20 lost to G. Candy 21, M. Brundell 23 d A. Higgins 11, D. Ely 18 lost to E. Higgins 19. Lancefield 58 d Kyneton Golf 49: C. Jolly 21 d A. Barker 11, B. Holms 18 lost to G. Edwards 21, J. Holmes 19 d B. Godbolt 17. Trentham 75 d Broadford 51. N. Cooke 23 d R. Chapman 13, M. Matricardi 20 lost to D. Kelly 21, C. McKeone 32 d D. Ellis 17. Kilmore 67 d Diggers Rest 52. J. Reimann 29 d B. Reidy 23, P. Skehan 20 d K. Geisher 10, P. Newell 18 lost to R. Tre-

Anne Dornau (left) and Rosalie Campbell.

week 19. Kyneton the bye. DIVISION 2 Woodend 63 d Macedon 53. J. Shaw 14 lost to G. Dickenson 19, S. Pickles 23 d R Stapleton 20, M. Dornau 21 d S. Gillman 14. Kyneton Golf 71 d Trentham 46. J. Trounce 19 lost to P. Healy 25, C. Scott 32 d P. Hinneberg 10, P. Williams 20 d C. Pevitt 11. Broadford 61 lost to Romsey 62. J. Fitzgerald 24 d T. Brady 18,J. Bruce 21 d P. Chambers 19, A. Goring 16 lost to A. Laing 25. Kyneton 55 lost to Kilmore 67.R. Ackroyd 21 d G. Cramp 10, M. Bermingham 17 lost to D. Carlisle 25, M. Plowman 17 lost to L. Hodgson 32. DIVISION 3 Romsey 45 lost to Gisborne 4 64. J. Boyce 20 d J. Kinton 19, H. Rose 10 lost to R. Sellman 22, T. Watson 15 lost to P. Wellington 22. Macedon 65 d Lancefield 50. L. Gent 25 d K. Johnson 9, A. Grant 33 d Ann Shipcott 8, M. Keenan 7 lost to L. Howlett 33. Kilmore 41 lost to Gisborne3 72. L. Bloomfield 12 lost to T. Woodlock 19, N. Beard 14 lost to R. Paterson 23, W. Gunn 15 lost to R. Fornica 30. Diggers Rest 64 lost to Woodend 46. R. Shears 18 lost to J. Behan 20, F. Bonnici 27 d R. Smithies 11, E. Nolan 19 d L. Scott 15.

John Fisher (left) and Norm Bickerdyke.

Woodend decides new champions Woodend Bowling Club completed several Club Championship events for the 2021-22 season in December and January, resulting in some very close Grand Finals. Rosalie Campbell is the new Ladies' Singles Champion after defeating Anne Dornau. Rosalie shot out of the blocks with an 8-1 lead after seven ends, before Anne fought back to equal at 10 all in the 13th end. Rosalie then extended her lead to win 2616 after 22 ends. Club veteran Norm Bickerdyke is the Men's Singles Champion for the fourth consecutive year, after defeating John Fisher. Norm

led by 7-3 by the sixth end then John fought back to lead 10-7 in the 11th end. By the 22nd end it was 18 all after Norm picked up four shots to draw level. Norm then played consistently to win 26-20 after 30 ends. Congratulations to all players for reaching the grand finals and Bev Muir and president Mike for marking. The two will now represent Woodend Bowling Club in the Champion of Champions events, starting with the Highlands Division Club winners. Other events still to be completed include the Consolation, Ladies Pairs, Men’s Pairs, Mixed Pairs, 21 Up and 100 Up.

Look Closely impressive Bill West

Tylden-trained imported galloper Look Closely won at big odds at Flemington over 2000m on Saturday, and there is confidence he will show further improvement. Look Closely, a six-year-old, was having his fifth start in Australia and ran right up to his previous third placing at Caulfield. Trainer John Salanitri and his brother Frank are pleased with Look Closely’s progress, and a program has been mapped out for this preparation. “We’ve always known he had ability,” Frank said, predicting Look Closely would be well suited over a mile and a half based on his wins at Ascot in England. Lightly raced, Look Closely was ridden

by in-form apprentice Alana Kelly and won Stud And Stables BM70 race narrowly but well. Owned by Eddie Hirsch and family, Look Closely is likely to run in the Torney Cup at Caulfield, and may even be a Hobart Cup contender. The Jack Hirsch Memorial Yarra Valley Cup over 1950m is also on the radar. There are around 30 gallopers in work at Hirsch Park, the upgraded multi-million training complex at Tylden. Mr Hirsch is likely to look at bringing other well performed stayers from Europe to be prepared there in the future. ‘Team Salanitri’ and the Hirsch family also had a winner at last week’s Kilmore meeting.

Look Closely (GB) ridden by Alana Kelly wins the The Stud and Stable Staff Awards at Flemington on Saturday. Photo: Reg Ryan/Racing Photos Three-year-old Kit And Caboodle, ridden by Dean Holland, won a 1100m Maiden Plate at his sixth race start.

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GOLF results Kyneton After 36 holes, Barry Murphy holds a one shot lead in Kyneton Golf Club’s seniors’ championship. A fine second round on Saturday took Murphy to 79 stableford points, one clear of David Stark with a round to go. There were good scores in the grade stableford, as Harrison Huntley (12 handicap) carded 41 points to take the A-grade award from David Moore (9) on 37. B-grade went to Jonathan Beachey (18) with 40 points, from David Pilcher (18) on 35. The women’s winner was Denise Murphy (17) with 41, from Robyn MacRae 40. Nearest the pins were Huntley (2), Moore, MacRae, Julie Harris, with MacRae and Huntley the super pin winners. Kyneton ladies were back in action last Tuesday following the festive season break. Robyn MacRae (27) continued her good form with 35 points, with Julie Harris (27) taking second spot with 34 on a countback from Vicki Nettleton. Nine holes: Liz Turang (38) with 18, with Julie McKellar and Lorraine Ryan NTP. Wednesday stableford: Mat Hodgkiss (10) 37, from Col O’Sullivan (21) 36. MacRae led in the ladies (again) with 38. Lancefield The combination of Ross Farrar (15) and Wayne Mee (23) rocketed to victory in Lancefield’s four ball best ball par event on Saturday. They carded an outstanding 12 under par round. Runners-up were Ed Godek (17) and Graham Mau (18) on 7 under, on a countback from Matthew Darby (12) and Troy Linehan. Twilight (10 holes): Barry Flentjar 22 points. Wednesday ladies; di Rohde (29) 36 points, on a countback from Bev Beaumont (45). Legends: Daniel Mannix 84-18-66, from Jason Byron 79-12-67. Romsey Texas Ambrose on Saturday drew anticipated high scores due to the scoring system. Greens and surrounds were in top condition largely due to the ongoing work of Steve Wilkins who daily repairs damage caused by corellas. Some innovations are slowing them down. Members were pleased to welcome back Michael McCarten, on leave from the 7th Regiment. Winners with 96 points were Mick Nicholls Snr (24), Darelene baker (19) and Keith Hocking (19) with 96 points, from Steve Wilkins (18), Anthony Lakey (19) and Rob Rea (19) with 94. Les Gaunt (9), Andrew Clement (8) Craig Sandy (20) and Mitch Clement (10) were on 93. NTPs: Gaunt, Baker and Brad Klaaysen. Trentham In ideal conditions there were some excellent scores I Trentham men’s stableford on Saturday. A blistering 44 points from A-grader Craig Cotton (10) was the best of the day. Ian Power (15) d Bill Beasley (27) were the respective B and C grade winners with 41. Ladies: Nine pairs played in the American foursomes, with Sue Byrne and Trudie Ferry 73.875 edging out Veronica Maher and Kathy Keating 74.25. The delayed men’s championships from 2021 will be played over 72 holes across the next four Saturdays. Woodend Players found the Woodend course in mint condition, with plenty of good stableford scores recorded. Barry Mann (8 handicap) and Mark Hilton (13) were the respective A and B-grade winner with 39 points. The day’s best round was 40 points from C-grade winner Sam Barker (21). Considerable improvements to different parts of the course are being welcomed by members and visitors alike.

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Cricketers inspire

Harrison Sheahan and Lucas Cavigan. Harrison Sheahan and Lucas Cavigan represented the Macedon Ranges in the Cricket Victoria Under 17 Bendigo Summer Series on January 10-13. Harrison is a 16-year-old left arm fast bower from Kyneton who played in the Cricket Victoria Under 17 Vic Country State team. Lucas is a 15-year-old batsman from Romsey was a part of the CV XI Emerging Players team. This competition was played in lieu of the Under 17 National Carnival which was scheduled in Tasmania but cancelled due to the pandemic. Both boys also represented the GDCA in the recent Under 17 Barwon/Central Highlands Country week and were a part of the team who won the series against Colac. The boys are now preparing to be a part of the Under 17 Premier Cricket Dowling Shield competition to be played across five rounds. Harrison will again lead the bowling attack for Melbourne University while Lucas will be a crucial part of the batting line up for Essendon. These boys have also both recently debut for the Premier twos for these clubs respectively. Fellow players acknowledge the huge achievement at such a young age and agree they are two talented cricketers of which the Macedon Ranges should be proud.

GDCA victories in championships

Gisborne District Cricket Association’s U15 (pictured), and U17 teams won the finals of the BarwonCentral Highlands Championships in convincing style on Sunday, with both matches played in Ballarat. The U17s entered their game undefeated and posted an imposing 9/233 c.c. and dismissed Colac for 124. Winning the toss and electing to bat the game saw some early GDCA wickets fall. Not the start they had hoped for. A steadying 47 from S Lalor in the middle order followed by A Lalor 34 and H Sheahan 30 saw the team post a healthy total of 233. Colac got off to a good start and it looked like

game on! A spinner's pitch saw the game turned on its head with all 10 Colac wickets falling to spin bowlers. Led by L Kraljik 4/20, L ShinnMahony 3/20 and L Cavigan 2/14, Colac was dismissed all out for 124 in the 42nd over. This talented group of young men won the shield in what for many is their final year of junior representative cricket for the GDCA. The GDCA U15s, also undefeated, restricted Ballarat to 9/144 c.c. and lost just one wicket in their successful run chase. Losing the toss to Ballarat, the GDCA was sent in to bowl and it

was a day out for the spin bowlers with seven of the nine wickets falling to spin. H Mullavey-Clark bowled 3/22, L Hay 2/33 and single wickets went to C Large and A McIlwaine. A superb run chase saw only one wicket fall to pass Ballarat in the 49th over, led by captain L Hay 79 and A McIlwaine 43 n.o. Coach Brendan Sheahan from Kyneton was incredibly proud of the boys' efforts in hot conditions. A great team win! GDCA president Rob McIntyre congratulated the teams for a great series of undefeated matches, praising coaches, team managers, players and scorers for their efforts.

Bumper weekend of CDCA cricket action Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade and A Reserve sides returned to the pitch last Saturday following the Christmas break. On Sunday the local cricket action continued with the Maldon & District Community Bank T20 final contested between Barkers Creek and Newstead at the Camp Reserve. Results were as follows: A Grade Round 7 North Castlemaine 118 (K Beer 30; R Brown 4-20, E Spark 3-14) lost to Maiden Gully 177 (D Trew 44, J Logan 34; K Beer 3-31, J Daff 2-11). Castlemaine United 5-162 (B Brasher

46 not out, M McKimmie 37; S Winnard 2-14, O O'Sullivan 2-39) d Newstead 9-161(cc) (C HEPBURN 58, I GARSED 35; LA CHAFFEY 4-28, A GODDARD 2-25); Guildford 126 (D Webster 42; BC Cole 3-21, JZ Priest 3-28) lost to Muckleford 7-188(cc) (D Peckham 69 not out; A Ross 4-29, D McKendry 2-38). Barkers Creek had the bye. A Reserve Round 7 Maiden Gully 158 (M Brownlee 54; W Shiell 3-11) lost to Hepburn 2-164 (B Yanner 82 not out, T Scoble 58 not out); Newstead 3-168 (R Smith 99, J Smith

57 not out; G McMurtrie 2-33) d Castlemaine United 9-164(cc) (G McMurtrie 46; O Lynzaat 2-35, K Gardner 2-35). Muckleford 5-198(cc) (T Butcher 90, T Gingell 33) d Guildford 9-117 (G Phillipson 33; D Singh 3-28, J Cole 2-25). Harcourt 162 (H Brereton 60; P Chaplin 2-22, J Entwistle 2-22, T Walters 2-25, N Thompson 2-27) lost to Barkers Creek 7-163 (J Entwistle 37 not out, A Fortune 35; A Cole 3-24, K Trollop 2-28). Maldon & District Community Bank T20 Cup In the Maldon & District Community Bank T20 Cup grand final showdown at the Camp Reserve on Sunday afternoon

Barkers Creek 8-122(cc) (K Huntly 52; A Murphy 3-11) d Newstead 69 (S. Winnard 20, B Walter 21; M Noonan 4-14, J Entwistle 2-22). Kirton Shield kicks off Castlemaine District Cricket Association's Under 17 Kirton Shield kicked off their 2022 Kirton Shield campaign against Ballarat at the Western Oval in Ballarat on Monday. Today the CDCA have the bye before local games against Grenville at the Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve tomorrow, Wednesday January 19 at 10am and the Grampians at the Camp Reserve at 10am on Thursday January 20.

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Kyneton winners

Daniyah ridden by Nathan Punch wins the Country Road Farm Supplies 0 - 58 Handicap at Camperdown on Saturday. Photo: Alice Miles/Racing Photos Kyneton racehorse trainers Mick Sell and Charles Cassar each came up with a winner at provincial meetings over the weekend. After a string of bad luck stories, Boho Miss broke through for her first win at her 13th race start on Sunday. Ridden by Daniel Stackhouse, Boho Miss was an odds-on favourite after several very consistent runs. From a wide barrier in the 1406m Maiden Plate, Boho Miss raced kindly and was always well placed, winning by one and a half lengths from Mongolian Flame. A runner-up at her two previous outings at Horsham and Burrembeet, $16 chance Daniyah pleased Cassar and a large strong of owners by winning at Camperdown. Ridden by Nathan Punch, Daniyah took out the 1000m Camperdown Country Rural Supplies 0-58 Handicap in a very close finish. It was the mare’s second win from 15 starts. The Camperdown Cup was won by Swiss Hero, one of four winners for jockey Declan Bates on the day.

Female footy expands

Gisborne female football is expanding further in season 2022. For the first time, all five female teams will be competing in the Essendon District Football League, and they are looking for girls interested in playing the great game of AFL football to join an exciting new era. Gisborne Rookies Junior Football Netball Club is looking for girls aged between nine and 15 who are interested in playing in season 2022. The club will be fielding an Under 12 Girls, Under 14 Girls and Under 16 Girls side in season 2022. No experience necessary. Gisborne Football Netball Club is looking for girls aged between 16 and 18, as well as women aged 18+ who would love to play AFL Football. The club will be fielding an Under 18.5 Youth Girls side and a Senior Women's side. As female football continues to exponentially grow, now is the perfect time to get involved in AFL football and be part of a vibrant and encouraging culture that focuses on enjoyment, skill development, teamwork and building quality relationships. Enquiries to Darren Mitchell on 0412 335 554 or at d.mitchell7@bigpond.com

McGee – he’s done it all The precision that Gisborne’s Stevie McGee displayed as an aircraft mechanic for about 40 years is in many ways reflected in the attributes that led to him being inducted into the AFL Masters National Hall of Fame. And at the age of 67, he’s not showing many signs of slowing down, with his enthusiasm for Masters (formerly Superrules) an inspiration to others. McGee’s contribution to the National Masters’ Carnival includes: # 23 years representing Victoria Country; # Three years nominated as vice-captain of his team. # 12 All-Australian awards; and apart from spending four years as president. # Carnival best and fairest. In his 22 years with Gisborne Masters, which now fields U35 and U45 teams and has about 50 players on the list, McGee has held multiple roles. Victorian Country Masters president and

former Gisborne president, Brent Ali, said the most significant was his many years as catering manager, where he ensured there were ample supplies for the post training dinner and drinks. “From a club perspective, he has always volunteered his time to assist where required, and will often be found helping in the kitchen after games and training, cleaning up after functions, general maintenance around the clubrooms, and getting involved in working to grow sponsors and revenue for the club," Ali said. “He’s a glowing advertisement for new players to discuss the Masters’ Carnival with, and always excited about the prospect of getting back into the Vic Country jumper with his now life-long friends. “He and Pauline (partner) view the carnival annually as an opportunity to live in the Masters’ spirit among great people." McGee is a life member at both Sunbury and Gisborne Masters football clubs, and a life member of Victoria Country. Being involved across all levels of

Masters football in both Vic Metro and Vic Country for more than 30 years puts him in a position that astounds many Masters’ participants. At Sankey Oval training last week, McGee cast his mind back to when he played on the famous MCG at half-time at the age of nine as a member of the Oak Park Social League. He was hooked on footy from a very young age, and admits his Paul Callery-like size (5ft 4ins) made it harder to go as far as he had hoped in footy as a teenager, when he also had several professional fights before realising he did not want to become a pugilist. In senior ranks, McGee played for Airport West, Diggers Rest, Sunbury and Riddell, and he regards former long-serving Riddell District Football Netball League president and record-breaking goal umpire Alan 'Ollie' Matthews as one of his closest friends. McGee has a myriad of stories to tell, and obviously continues to enjoy life. No

taking the easy was out and resting in the forward pocket, he still wants to be in the thick of the action as a rover. He sees Masters on the rise, with more and more players becoming involved. “There’s now four divisions in Metro, and now there’s women’s teams as well.” He said Gisborne Masters is pleased to have a close association with Gisborne Football Netball Club, and expects this to continue. Well played, Stevie McGee!

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