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Ronda Walker, president of the Friends of the Kyneton Museum Inc., is pictured with a bronze glazed teapot and milk jug that were a wedding present to Jane Sandercock and Daniel Vail in 1840 from their employers at Pencarrow Estate in Cornwall. The teapot and milk jug made the journey with Jane and Daniel to Australia in 1854 and were used at their home and in community events in Kyneton, continually up to 1954. They were donated to the Kyneton Museum in 2019 by Bev Gallagher, in addition to 80 other objects from her extended Kyneton family.

On April 16, 1970, the Kyneton Folk Museum opened its doors to the public. Fifty years later, the building now known as the Kyneton Museum is still going strong, sharing the secrets of the past. Macedon Ranges Council is celebrating the museum milestone with a social media campaign that highlights its social history collection. Facebook posts include historic photos and videos and feature some of the interesting objects that provide insight into the lives of people of the Victorian era and gold rush times. With the museum currently closed due to coronavirus restrictions, birthday celebrations are restricted to online channels. The current celebrations aim to raise awareness of the importance of the museum's collection and its relevance to both the shire and beyond. Council's Arts and Culture Facebook page features the original video recording of the official opening of the museum by thenPremier of Victoria, Sir Henry Bolte. Attended by a crowd of 300 people, the opening was said to be one of the most memorable and significant days in the town's history. Ronda Walker, president of the Friends of the Kyneton Museum, said the site selected in 1968 continued to tell the story of this part of Victoria, from the period of European settlement to the 1930s. "The marvellous collection that was put together in the first few years has been enhanced by further donations over the last 50 years and now includes more than 8000 items, all with close connections to the community," Ms Walker said. Museum officer Meredith Blake told the Express the strength of the collection management policy had been that objects had to have a local provenance, from the towns and countryside of the Macedon Ranges. "It's very relevant to the stories of local people," Ms Blake said. "We have donations regularly and we're very pleased to be a place people trust to care for their family treasures." Ms Blake said one remarkable donation was made in 2019, when a woman approached the Kyneton Historical Society with a large donation of objects from her family's previous generations who lived in Kyneton. "Bev Gallagher was able to offer us over 80 objects from 1840 to just post-war and they tell the story of many different individuals in that family and different generations," Ms Blake said. "It's beautiful to have a family's story as well as the story set within the place of Kyneton. "Bev was able to give us an enormous family history, which has been really invaluable in putting together the puzzle of who was who in the family and the objects that tell the stories of their lives ... an amazing donation that ranges from really intimate gorgeous feminine objects such as perfumes and stockings and hair tongs, right down to a set of vintage carriage maker's tools." Ms Blake said museum staff and volunteers now invited other community members, who were perhaps having 'COVID cleanups', to think about objects that younger family members might not be interested in inheriting and consider the museum as a home for those objects. To view the online celebrations, visit www.facebook.com/ MacedonRangesArtsCulture Share your memories of the museum by using the hashtags #KynetonMuseum and #InThisTogether

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Fatal collision in Nulla Vale A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Nulla Vale yesterday morning. It is understood the vehicle left Lancefield-Tooborac Road about 4.50am and collided with a tree. The driver and sole occupant of the car died at the scene.

The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

Meetings cancelled Mount Alexander Shire Council has cancelled its meeting at the Civic Centre planned for this evening.

Hall back to life

The Drummond Hall refurbishment project is completed and ready for the community to utilise. This project undertaken by Hepburn Shire Council included replacing the lean-to, a new kitchen (with hot water), asbestos removal, restumping, cladding, drainage, switchboard, pump and concrete apron.

Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander councils have cancelled ordinary meetings for April as virtual options during the coronavirus pandemic are explored in parliament this week. Mount Alexander mayor Christine Henderson said the requirement for a face-to-face meeting was at odds with government instruction to minimise risk of infection of COVID-19. "The Minister for Local Government, the Hon Adem Somyurek, is well aware of this problem and has advised that when parliament is recalled this week legislation will be introduced to allow council meetings to be conducted virtually," Cr Henderson said. "In the meantime, we want to assure everyone that councillors meet regularly via an online platform to receive updates from the administration and to discuss strategic matters." Mount Alexander Council had intended to present the Proposed Budget 20202021 at its April meeting, which will now be tabled at a later meeting. This follows the advice issued by the Minister for Local

Government last week that councils had an extension to August 31 to adopt their budget. Similarly, Macedon Ranges councillors deferred all items on the March and April agendas in a meeting with just five councillors last month. The meeting took place outdoors with social distancing and was live-streamed while the general public was urged to stay home. Mayor Janet Pearce explained the council was "trying to find efficient and effective ways to proceed and keep council business running in a safe environment". Since March, the Municipal Association of Victoria has been pushing to change current requirements for face-to-face meetings. MAV president Coral Ross said inperson meetings were "inflexible" and "neither practical nor safe and the availability of online alternatives makes the path forward obvious". A decision is expected in parliament this week. The next scheduled meeting for Mount Alexander Council is May 19 and for Macedon Ranges, May 27.

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Solidarity in times of crisis It may seem a very long time ago now that Australia was shocked by the devastation of the summer's bushfires but the kindness and solidarity shown during that crisis continues in our communities today. During the bushfire crisis the team from Harcourt Valley Winery wanted to do its bit to help raise much-needed funds for the victims. The winery put out a call to local venues with the idea that if it donated cases of wine to them the venues could then offer glasses or bottles to customers in return for a donation, with all proceeds going towards an agreed organisation. Owner Kye Livingstone said seven local venues came on board to raise a total of $4241.85 for various bushfire aid.

"It was great to see the venues come together and get on board with this," Kye said. "I hope that the people of our community get behind these venues (and any others) that are helping support the people of Australia. "We have now turned our focus to helping out these venues during the coronavirus crisis and providing support through online campaigns with collective offerings. "We hope the community is now able to help these venues by ordering some takeaway until the current crisis is over." Kye said anyone who would like to assist could follow their facebook page for more information and upcoming offers. face-

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A 58-year-old Kyneton man has had his licence suspended and vehicle impounded after he was recorded 40km/h over the speed limit and drink-driving. Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol recorded the man travelling at 158km/h in a 110km/h speed zone and recorded a breath alcohol concentration of 0.064. His licence was disqualified for three months and he was fined $496 for drink driving. The man's vehicle was impounded for one month and will be available for another person to collect at a cost of $1457. He will face court at a later date, where the speeding charge will be determined. Upon licence restoration, any vehicle driven by him will be required to have an alcohol interlock fitted for some time.

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Despite the coronavirus crisis the Midland Express is continuing to publish every Tuesday and our sister paper the Castlemaine Mail every Friday. While our offices in Castlemaine and Kyneton are currently closed you can rest assured our dedicated teams are still working hard behind the scenes to bring you the latest local news. General manager Tim Ellen thanks our loyal readers and advertisers for their ongoing support during this challenging time for our industry and business in general. “We know how much people look forward to their copy of the Express. We are dedicated to ensuring residents can get their local news and our hard-working local businesses can continue to get their messages

out to the community,” he said. Home deliveries are still continuing across the region but if you miss out on your paper you can collect your free copy of the Express from Castlemaine News and Lotto in Mostyn Street and local newsagents and stores in Kyneton, Woodend, Gisborne, Malmsbury, Trentham, Redesdale, Lancefield, Romsey, Macedon, Mount Macedon, Metcalfe, Chewton, Harcourt, Newstead, Maldon, Taradale, Elphinstone, Guildford and surrounds. Readers can now also enjoy reading the Express from the comfort of your own home with our new digital edition that can be found on our website at www.midlandexpress.com.au/digital-editions

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Well done Kyneton & District! I see lots of people doing the right thing, lets keep it up and beat this coronavirus into submission. Please keep practising social distancing when visiting the store and make sure you sanitize before coming in to do your shopping. We are keeping up the extra cleaning schedules to help keep everyone safe. I also see lots of people making the best of things and a little bit of Nutbush dancing in driveways (while social distancing) in Mitchel Street is keeping spirits up. (Checkout the video on Kindtown fb page)

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A young koala's brush with death in a canine encounter at Mount Macedon has wildlife carers urging responsible dog ownership. The koala, Amigo, suffered deep puncture wounds and severe bruising after he was attacked on Tucketts Road on Easter Saturday. Fast on the scene, Macedon Ranges Wildlife Rescue's Sue Anderson and Mel Fraser made efforts to recover Amigo but when he made for the treetops they called on Tree Amigos for a special rescue. When safe in the hands of rescuers Amigo was assessed for injuries and brought into care. "Amigo has a deep puncture and there were massive concerns it penetrated through to vital organs, thankfully, however, it hadn't. He is very sore and severely bruised. He still is not out of the woods," Ms Fraser said. "Sadly dog attacks are still one of the main reasons why we get called out to this species." Ms Fraser rescues about six koalas a year that are a direct result of preventable dog attacks in the Macedon Ranges. "These are only the ones that are reported, sadly the number of koalas attacked by dogs will be higher," she said. "We're asking people to please walk dogs on leads - we cannot lose any more of these creatures!" Amigo is recovering from severe bruisAmigo remains in care and carers ing and puncture wounds following his are hopeful he will pull through. canine encounter.

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MIDLAND EXPRESS

Coronavirus COVID-19 update

Local food relief

Family violence and staying safe

A State of Emergency has been declared until 11 May 2020 to manage coronavirus (COVID-19). Staff are continuing to deliver essential services and support our community, staff and volunteers within the directives from government and health authorities. For updates on Council services visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. To help and connect our community at this time we have created a dedicated COVID-19 support number and email. For assistance, local information or a referral to a community organisation or service, call us on 1800 512 446 between 8.30am and 5.00pm or email us at covid19@mountalexander.vic.gov.au. We are also working with local organisations to develop an online virtual relief centre, and printed resource packs for residents without internet access. Please stay at home and follow the advice to minimise the spread of COVID-19. Look out for each other and check in on your family, friends and neighbours. For more information call the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

Local volunteers, community groups and organisations have established a community pantry to provide food relief for local residents in need. The Mount Alexander Community Pantry is a centrally coordinated food relief system. It offers prepared meals and food packages in the absence of a local foodbank. To access meals or food packages, contact the Mount Alexander Community Pantry Intake Coordinator on 0472 537 866, email mtalexcommunitypantry@gmail.com or order online at www.cch.org.au/communitypantry. The pantry is accepting ﬁnancial donations to help fund the initiative. Get in touch with the pantry to make a donation. The pantry is a collective effort by Castlemaine Community House, Nalderun, Church of Christ, CHIRP Community Health, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, The Salvation Army, St Mary’s Parish, St Vincent de Paul, Maldon Community Centre, Bendigo & District Aboriginal Cooperative, Bendigo Foodshare, Central Victorian Primary Care Partnership, Lions Club, Mount Alexander Disability Advocacy Group (MASDAG), Rotary Second Bite, SuperCold Coolrooms and Council.

Unfortunately, there is an increased risk of family violence during and after an emergency. It is important for everyone to know that family violence is never ok, no matter what the circumstances. If you, or someone you know are at risk or escaping family violence call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 or visit www.safesteps.org.au. In an emergency call 000.

Customer and Visitor Services - The Customer Service Centre and Visitor Information Centres are closed to the public. We are still here to help. Contact us by phone, email or lodge a customer service request via our website. Call 5471 1700 or email info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au. Works and maintenance requests - We have a reduced capacity in our Works Unit and are dealing with as many requests as possible. Road hazards are the priority, followed by maintenance tasks. Waste services - Bin collection is running as usual. Please delay non-essential visits to waste facilities in Castlemaine and Maldon. Heavy items and mattresses are not accepted at this time. For more information visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/wastemanagement. Playgrounds and community facilities - Parks and reserves remain open for essential activities such as exercise within public gathering rules. Public playgrounds, skate parks and BMX parks are closed. Aged Care Services - Council is working hard to support the most vulnerable members of our community. We have made some alterations to services based on advice from health authorities, and are continuing to share service updates with clients, carers and families. Contact our Community Wellbeing Team on 5471 1766 with any queries. Maternal and Child Health Services - Immunisations for children up to ﬁve years are continuing by appointment only. Speak to a nurse on 5472 1364 before visiting the centre.

Support local business Council urges everyone to shop locally to keep every dollar in our shire. Find a list of businesses offering takeaway, delivery or online shopping options at www.maldoncastlemaine.com.au. Find out about support for businesses at www.business.gov.au or www.business.vic.gov.au.

Council’s initial relief measures Council has announced some initial relief measures to help the community and local businesses manage the impacts of COVID-19 including: • A one month extension on the due date for the fourth rates instalment, to 30 June. • Establishment of a Council COVID-19 financial hardship policy. • A temporary hold on following up unpaid animal registrations (due 10 April). • Payment to suppliers in weekly payment schedules. • A reduction of commercial rents in Council-owned buildings until 30 June 2020, for businesses signiﬁcantly impacted by COVID-19. Visit our website for more information.

CHIRP update CHIRP Community Health can offer support to help you get through these challenging times. Staff are available by phone on weekdays during business hours. The CHIRP building is open from 9.00am to 12noon every weekday except Wednesday. If you need support or advice on who to contact or what to do, or need to talk to someone who will listen, call CHIRP on 5479 1000. Find out more at www.chirp.org.au.

Looking after your health It is understandable for people to have feelings of concern or fear at this time. Financial pressures may also contribute to stress. If you, or someone you know, are feeling anxious or worried support is available. For crisis support and suicide prevention services contact: Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 www.beyondblue.org.au Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au Qlife 1800 184 527 www.qlife.org.au.

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COVID-19 related cyber threats are increasing. Be wary of suspicious or COVID-19 related emails, messages and phone calls claiming to be government agencies. Cyber criminals try to trick you into providing sensitive information. If you receive a phone call requesting information or payment simply hang up the phone and contact the relevant institution, if appropriate.

Norwood Hill Recreation Reserve Have your say on the revitalisation of Norwood Hill Recreation Reserve, located on Maclise Street in Castlemaine. We want to hear how you use the reserve, your favourite features and ideas for improvement. Complete an online survey via www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay or call Kim Whitehouse, Project Ofﬁcer, on 5471 1700. The survey will close on 15 May.

Help stop fruit fly Don’t forget to check your monitoring traps for Queensland fruit fly (QFF), following the first confirmed report in Castlemaine. QFF are small brown flies with yellow markings. Look out for grubs or larvae in fruit or vegetables, remove unwanted fruit from trees and pick up fallen fruit off the ground. If you suspect you have QFF contact Council on 5471 1700. See photos to help identification at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/FruitFly.

Pet registrations Council is giving pet owners until 30 June to pay for pet registrations. Residents must still ensure their pet is registered. Council has sent renewal forms to pet owners.

Employment opportunities Audit and Risk Advisory Committee Member – ﬁxed term – three years. Closes on Monday 27 April. For more information or to apply visit our website.

Council meetings and budget Council cancelled its April meeting given the requirement under the Local Government Act for the meeting to be held in person. Items on the April meeting agenda, including the Proposed Budget 2020/2021, will be tabled at subsequent meetings. We expect the State Government will soon introduce legislation to allow council meetings to be conducted virtually. The next meeting is planned for 6.30pm on Tuesday 19 May. To raise a question at the meeting write to the Governance Team at Mount Alexander Shire Council, PO Box 185, Castlemaine 3450 VIC, or email info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au. Questions will be read out and answered at the meetings, which will be broadcast live to YouTube. Search Mount Alexander Shire Council.

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Campaspe Family Practice at Kyneton is running a competition to see how well people are using the time they have on their hands to grow vegetables at home or to have chooks. The practice is offering six $500 cash prizes for the best chook house or veggie patch across six categories and wants to see your photos. "For many of you staying at home has meant getting busy in the garden and we'd love to celebrate and support our communities' achievements, big or small!" practice manager Jackie Power said. Prize of $500 are on offer for each of the following categories: Most creative chook house - pimped, patterned and painted, self-watering or egg delivery to your door.

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Service changes and closures to continue

Castlemaine author Kirsten Krauth has launched her second novel Almost a Mirror. Photo: Penny Ryan Photography

Council facility closures and service changes have been extended until midnight on 11 May, due to the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic State of Emergency.

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Council is working to protect the health and wellbeing of the community, especially elderly and vulnerable people, from the virus.

Castlemaine author Kirsten Krauth has launched her second long-awaited novel, Almost a Mirror. The book was seven years in the making and was developed while Krauth completed her PhD. It explores music of the 1980s, what we make of memories and what they make of us. Like fireflies to the light, Mona, Benny and Jimmy are drawn into the elegantly wasted orbit of the Crystal Ballroom and the post-punk scene of 80s Melbourne, a world that includes Nick Cave and bandmate Roland S Howard and Dodge, a photographer pushing his art to the edge. With precision and richness Krauth hauntingly evokes the power of music to infuse our lives, while diving deep into loss, beauty, innocence and agency. Filled with unforgettable characters, the novel is above all about the shapes that love can take and the many ways we express tenderness throughout a lifetime. As it moves between the Blue Mountains and Melbourne, Sydney and Castlemaine, Almost a Mirror reflects on the healing power of creativity and the everyday sacredness of family and friendship in the face of unexpected tragedy. The author and arts journalist had planned a series of fun launch parties combining songs from the 'mix tape' that forms Almost a Mirror and extracts from the book at The Taproom at Castlemaine's Shedshaker Brewing, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne but unfortunately all this has had to be placed on hold for now due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pools, gyms, leisure centres, libraries, skate parks, playgrounds, community halls and some public toilets are among the facilities closed. The closures and service changes will be reviewed again on 12 May. Council’s customer service centres are closed but Council, as a designated essential business, is continuing to operate most services. Shire residents can continue to access services by:

We are all #InThisTogether Council’s new #InThisTogether campaign is our way of helping support the community at this challenging time. Keep an eye out for #InThisTogether across our social media channels and on our website. Join the conversation by using the #InThisTogether tag on social media and help us spread the positive stories of residents, groups and businesses doing great things. To ﬁnd out more, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Here to support business Council has a webpage dedicated to providing businesses with up to date information from federal and state governments and key agencies. Find out what is available to help you now, and into the future. Call 5121 9616 or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-support

Help us name a lane Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to name a laneway Turners Lane. The laneway runs between Market and High Streets, Kyneton. The proposal will commemorate the Turner family, who have operated business in the area for three generations.

However, all those who ordered the book for the Castlemaine launch will have their copy home-delivered thanks to the team from Northern Books! The book has been shortlisted for the Penguin Literary Prize and the author was also thrilled to win the Canberra University's Parker Medal and was set to visit Canberra to receive her award. "It's the only time a piece of creative writing has won the medal so I was pretty honoured and excited but it can't be helped," Krauth said. Feeling low and concerned about fellow Aussie authors set to launch books in 2020 and the impact on our publishing industry Krauth formed the Writers Go Forth (Launch, Promote, Party) Facebook page and has been overwhelmed by the response. "It's been amazing. The page has almost reached 2000 members including fellow writers and the readers that love them. It's been really humbling, many of us have committed to buying one book a week. We are supporting each other and we are hopeful that this time will see more people supporting the literary industry," she said. The Just a Girl author and mother of two has also used her time in isolation to work on some podcast pieces with musician Peter Fenton weaving her text with songs from the book. These will feature in an online Q&A event and book club discussion scheduled for Wednesday April 22 at 7pm. Anna Hedigan will be the host. Stay tuned to The Taproom - Shedshaker Brewing Facebook page for details.

More time to apply for grants Council is extending the closing date of the Community Funding Scheme until Monday 27 April.

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Council is taking a ﬂexible approach to the scheme and will extend project timelines of proposals, as and when necessary. In addition to the examples outlined in the guidelines, we encourage applications for projects that can engage the community through online content. This can include the arts, education, health and wellbeing projects.

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Ordinary Council Meeting When: Wednesday 27 May, 6pm. Where: Online. Agendas are available online from 5pm on the Friday before the meeting. Watch meetings live and see past recordings at mrsc.vic.gov.au/livestream For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/meetings

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Young Voices of Macedon, an established children's choir serving the Macedon Ranges, has gone online. Weekly rehearsals are taking place on Thursdays via Zoom, with separate sessions for the Vivos (five to eight years) and Cantabiles (nine+ years). This allows not only learning of new songs, but provides a valuable opportunity for children to socialise with chorister friends. The choir is providing a range of resources: scores, backing tracks and video tutorials; and also has the facility to allow children to send in audio recordings of songs and parts they have learned, and to receive individual feedback. Singing with a group is an excellent way to beat coronavirus blues and isolation. For further information see yvmacedon.org.au or phone 0437 941 690.

• The Government is providing two separate $750 payments to pensioners and eligible concession card holders. The ﬁrst payment will be made from31 March 2020 and the second payment will be made from 13 July 2020

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• Advice for businesses and individuals facing ﬁnancial strain can be found at www.business.gov.au or www.servicesaustralia.gov.au • If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support, please call Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 • VCOSS Emergency relief packages are available for people in isolation. Please call the Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 • You can also access support from local agencies like Uniting on 5443 4972 and Kyneton Caring Community on 5422 1163 • As in every national emergency, the ABC C will be providing accurate and informative coverage on TV, radio and online

If you are unable to find the information you are looking for, please feel free to contact my electorate office on 5443 9055 or email me at lisa.chesters.mp@aph.gov.au Federal Member for Bendigo

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• If you have online access, up to date information and advice is available at the Commonwealth Department of Health www.health.gov.au and the Victorian Department of Health www.dhhs.vic.gov.au

• If you are an older resident of our community, you can also call the Older Persons Advocacy Network on 1800 237 981 from 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday to discuss your concerns about COVID-19

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• If you are concerned about your health, call your GP or the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080 for advice. This line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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Coronavirus: You must take action to save lives in your community. Stay at home unless absolutely necessary. Banks, supermarkets/groceries, petrol stations, medical services and suppliers will remain open. You must avoid non-essential travel.

If you can, work from home. Use phones for meetings and stop handshaking. Tap to pay where possible instead of using cash.

You must stay 2 arms lengths away from others and wash your hands for 20 seconds.

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A 36-year-old woman from Kyneton will face court after she was found driving under the influence of drugs on a suspended licence. Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol intercepted the woman last Monday and a drug test indicated the presence of methamphetamine. Her vehicle was impounded for one month, at a cost of $1475.

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Coliban Water and Western Water are reminding customers to stop putting the wrong things down sinks and toilets. Just what can occur by ongoing irresponsible actions was highlighted by the discovery of a 42-tonne fatberg last week. It weighed more than an average petrol tanker. Told about the fatberg, one Express reader thought it sounded like a new creation by a major fast food outlet. Wrong! Western Water explains a fatberg is formed as the result of fats, oils and grease (and other items) going down the sink or the wrong things being flushed down toilets, hardening into a fatty mass and growing bigger over time and eventually causing sewer pipelines to become blocked. The water authority said blockages by fats in its service area with over 1400 kilometres of sewer mains in 2019 increased by almost 50 per cent from the previous 12 months. Yet the blockages in Macedon Ranges towns actually declined: Gisborne dropped from 13 to six, and Macedon from four to one. Romsey doubled from one to two, Riddells Creek had two and Woodend one.

Melton topped the list with 72, Bacchus Marsh had 55 and Sunbury 25. Tree roots are also a major cause of sewer blockages and property owners are urged to choose trees carefully, and keep plantings well away from sewer pipes. 'BIN IT, DON'T FLUSH IT' On World Toilet Day late last year, Coliban Water - which provides water and wastewater services to a region of 146,000 people including Kyneton and Castlemaine - launched its new 'Bin it, don't flush it' campaign, designed to raise community awareness of protecting the sewer networks. "You would be amazed at what turns up in our treatment plants, everything from toys to clothing and nappies," a spokesperson said. The water authorities incur unnecessary costs due to people not doing the right thing, with Coliban spending about $1M a year cleaning and repairing the region's sewers. With more people spending time at home with the coronavirus, it is hoped this does not lead to an unthinking increase in blocked pipes. The giant fatberg discovered last week in the system at Wallan took about nine hours to dislodge, with specialists called in.

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This 42-tonne fatberg was caused by the surge in wet wipes, rags, tissues, paper towels and sanitary products being flushed recently.

Not to be outdone by their Highway Patrol colleagues, members on the Kyneton Divisional Van clocked two speedsters on the Calder Freeway last Thursday. As members were writing a ticket for a 61-year-old Bendigo man for travelling 138km/h in a 110km/h zone, they noticed another car travelling at 126km/h. When they intercepted that car, they discovered that the driver was driving on a suspended licence. As a result, the car was impounded at a cost of $1475 and the 42-year-old Kennington man will face court at a later date.

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The Quarry Road Retarding Basin Reserve in Woodend has been sown with native grass and wildflower species. The project is expected to transform the site in the next 12 months and increase biodiversity and resilience of the site. Included in the wildflower plots is an endangered species, Basalt Podolepis, which are daisy-like flowers from central Victoria.

As the Last Post is played during the Anzac Day Dawn Service walk outside, stand in your yard, driveway, or on your balcony and observe a minute of silence in respect of our veterans.

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Anzac Day 2020 on Saturday will not look like the Anzac Day that so many of us are used to participating in. There will be a dawn service, wreaths will be laid, the last post will be played, a minute of silence in memory of the fallen will be observed, but the service community and the public will be asked to stay at home.This does not mean that Anzac Day is cancelled. It just means that Anzac Day will be different. In 2020, on April 25, while you can't go to the Shrine of Remembrance or a local dawn service, the RSL is asking that instead you #STANDTO. As the Last Post is played during the Anzac Day Dawn Service walk outside, stand in your yard, driveway, or on your balcony and observe a minute of silence in respect of our veterans. Make sure that you snap a quick picture and share it to www.facebook.com/rslvic with the hashtag #STANDTO. Local RSL Sub-Branches are also urging people to donate to the Anzac Appeal online. Woodend RSL Sub-Branch SubBranch president Ken Bryce said Australians had been purchasing Anzac badges from RSL volunteers in the lead up to Anzac Day for almost a century. "Buying and proudly wearing an Anzac Appeal badge is as much an Anzac tradition as attending a dawn service," Mr Bruyce said.

"If this was a normal year, volunteers from our Sub-Branch would be out and selling Anzac badges right now in support of the annual Anzac Appeal. However, 2020 is not a normal year, and Victorians need to stay home to help limit the spread of COVID-19. "Our RSL is doing its bit, and our volunteers will not be fundraising this year. Instead, we are asking our community to support the appeal by making an online donation at anzacappeal.com.au. "It's very safe and secure, and it's easy to do in just three simple steps. Money raised through the online appeal will go where it always has - to fund vital services for veterans and families," Mr Bryce said. RSL Victoria state president Dr Robert Webster OAM said that COVID-19 had increased the need for the RSL to raise funds to support veterans and families. "Many veterans are doing it especially tough. They're struggling with social isolation, physical and mental health problems. The longer this pandemic goes on, the more acute the needs of our veterans become." To show your support, donate to the Anzac Appeal via anzacappeal.com.au. There will be no public services on Anzac Day but members of the community are invited to lay a wreath at their local cenotaph or Avenue of Honour in memory of the fallen and to honour our veterans.

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School may look a little different this term, but school speed zones will remain the same. School zones across the state will remain consistent to protect those students getting to and from school (who cannot study from home), to avoid confusion for motorists about what speed limits apply. Some school speed zones are permanent, while others operate from 8am to 9.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm on weekdays during the Victorian school term. All school bus services will operate as normal to help students who cannot study at home get to and from school. Public transport services are also operating as normal.

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Kyneton Toyotaâ€™s dealer principal Tim Barrett shows off his awards.

Kyneton Toyota has taken out the highly acclaimed Toyota Southern Region Rural Dealer of the Year for the second year running! It is also the third year running that this award-winning dealership has taken out the prestigious Toyota Presidents Award for Excellence across all areas of the business. "Our dedicated, highly skilled and focused team have made this happen. I am truly proud of what we have been able to achieve over the past few years," said Tim Barrett, dealer principal at Kyneton Toyota. Kyneton Toyota achieved an astounding nine excellence awards from across the business including Facility and Environment, Brand and Guest Experience, Guest Experience Masters Business Management, Parts, Sales, Toyota Knights, Used Vehicle Sales and an amazing achievement of Gold Excellence for Service. This ranks Kyneton Toyota's service department as the Number 1 Rural Service Department in Australia. Service manager Rodney Fawcett said they were delighted. "It is not only our team and managers who have made this award happen, it is our wonderful guests and community who support our dealership and make it a joy to come to work each day!" he said. The team at Kyneton Toyota loosk forward to celebrating in style once lockdown restrictions are lifted.

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ers, and/or other road users, our attitudes to those others, and the road laws, are on display through our behaviour. Sharing trails, roads or footpaths requires us to show respect for the rights of equal access of those others. It does not matter whether those 'others' are walking, cycling or driving 20-tonne trucks. Under the law we are all equal. People often overlook the good things we do sharing the environment respectfully. But the moment we frighten a pedestrian, or cause a driver to brake sharply, or ignore a red light, or weave dangerously among traffic, or speed selfishly along a footpath, all cyclists get a bad name. Then, our lack of awareness, or careless behaviour rebounds on all cyclists. And that damages our standing in the community. We need the trust and respect of other road and footpath users to help keep us safer. Let's earn it. Join us on our blog site - cyclesafesite. wordpress.com The greater our movement the more our council will listen to us. Happy cycling, Pedalling Peta from CycleSafe Mount Alexander.

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The City of Greater Bendigo is investigating who may be responsible for the desecration of a number of mature eucalypt trees on a roadside at Ravenswood.

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Residents of Soldier Road at Ravenswood contacted the Express last week angered at the desecration of a number of mature eucalypt trees on a local roadside. The furious residents said someone had taken it upon themselves to cut down four of the 30-foot trees on the picturesque roadside for firewood. The perpetrator has also reportedly 'ring-barked' another five trees in the area near the intersection of Hokins Road. "They are obviously waiting for those to die and then they will return and finish the job. It's just disgusting and we are livid," one resident told the Express. One of the residents said that from time to time locals stopped to collect fallen limbs and branches to tidy up the roadsides to reduce potential fuel, but this latest act was clear and blatant and involved the destruction of healthy eucalyptus trees. Fuming local residents have raised the matter with the compliance team at the City of Greater Bendigo. City of Greater Bendigo statutory planning manager Ross Douglas said the council had responded to this complaint and attended the site where four dead standing trees had been felled, cut and removed. Another five live tree trunks had been ring-barked. "The city is still investigating who may be responsible," Mr Douglas said. "An infringement notice can be issued for breaching the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. The penalty for this type of offence could be a fine of up to $826 for an individual or criminal charges with higher penalties," he said. Roadside collection for domestic firewood is only allowed in designated firewood collection areas of state forests during firewood collection seasons, Autumn March 1-June 30 and Spring September 1-November 30. Penalties for not following these rules include fines up to $8261 or up to one year's imprisonment. To find out where you can collect firewood visit www.ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/find-afirewood-collection-area

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Uruks I will be grateful for the reassuring support of a 1.2m high balustrade with polished timber rail upon which to lean as I cleave my foes.

Sid Larwill, Castlemaine It's in times like the COVID-19 shutdown that you begin to appreciate the things you have been taking for granted. For me, it's building surveyors. If you're looking for ways to fill in the endless hours confined to barracks, I can recommend Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, available on Google Play for only slightly less than it would cost to take the family to Bali - and you won't be doing that any time soon. The beauty of the trilogy is that the movies go on forever - longer than any Netflix series binge watch - you'll be through shutdown before you know it.While watching Frodo and his crew on their quest, we couldn't help but notice the deplorable lack of balustrades in Middle Earth. Now I know as well as any man that the lives of orcs come cheap, and I didn't grieve to see many of them tumble from precipitous pathways over deep chasms in the mines of Moria with not so much as a handrail but those paths were built by dwarves who should have known better!I have the same criticism of the cities of men. Lord Denethor himself tumbled to his death from the high plateau of the city of Minis Tirith - mind you he was on fire at the time which would cloud anyone's judgement - but for want of a simple balustrade he might have been doused and saved. Saruman the (supposedly) Wise, plummeted from his rooftop garden on the Tower of Orthanc. His resultant skewering on a spiked pittard could have been avoided if only he'd observed some simple building design precautions. From the high golden paths of the elves at Rivendell, to the ramparts built by men at Helm's Deep, and the winding stairs at Cirith Ungol - nothing but avoidable accidental deaths and serious injury resulting from lack of balustrades. Gandalf himself might have avoided his plummet into the depths of Moria and his fight to the death with the Ballrog for want of a firmly bolted post (120x12mm Dinah bolt x4 should do it) to hold fast to.So it is that I offer a prayer of gratitude to balustrades, handrails and building surveyors. And if I should ever find myself defending my home against a marauding horde of

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Check your fruit Chris Hooper, Castlemaine Queensland fruit fly is very bad in Bendigo and now they're here in Castlemaine and Campbells Creek. Please check fruit and vegetables you grow at home and if anyone gives you some too. They might look perfect but the fly makes a very tiny hole to lay eggs with some bacteria to cause a brownish rot for the grubs to eat. The grubs are whitish cream and can curl into a U shape and spring out onto the ground where they will pupate and come out as flies. The flies are slightly smaller than a house fly with a yellow triangle mid back. If you look up fruit fly make sure it's Queensland fruit fly, not vinegar flies which are smaller and are usually around composts and rotten fruit etc. Qld fruit flies go for ripe fruit and vinegar flies go for rotten. If you have grubs in fruit or veg, you can solarise them in black plastic bags in the sun in hot weather for a week but now can be put into the freezer for two days or boiled up in water on the stove...then you can compost them or feed to the chickens. You have to be sure that the grubs are killed. Do not put the affected fruit into your compost. If you're growing fruit, tomatoes, capsicum and eggplant, pick up any fallen on the ground and treat accordingly just in case. Traps act as monitors and kill flies. I was complacent because I had traps everywhere but still had fruit fly in my nashis and a few apples. I found a fly in one female trap but have seen a photo of a trap absolutely full of dead flies, maybe in Queensland? Biotraps can be purchased from Mount Alexander Hardware in Campbells Creek. You buy the container and they bait them for you. The bait lasts three to four months and then you clean them out and have them rebaited. Homemade traps are good but you need two+ per tree in evergreens and they don't last as long. Hang traps at least 1.5 metres high on the east side of trees for morning

sun but not full north sun. Fruit fly may be in evergreen trees on really warm days and over winter. In cold weather they might find a comfy spot in a lemon, which may fruit in winter, then wait for the warm weather to return. They are still active while it's warm weather. Please help stop them becoming worse here.

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Local knowledge (1 point)

1. On which street in Kyneton would you find cafe/restaurant Colenso? 2. What is the name of Mount Alexander’s new food initiative to help people in need during the coronavirus pandemic? 3. What is the postcode for Lancefield? 4. Which fire brigade recently celebrated 75 years alongside the CFA?

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The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel

5. How many times did the church bells ring in Trentham on Good Friday this year?

Right now we are facing the most significant challenge and threat to our way of life since the Second World War. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live, and it will change how we observe one of our nation's most sacred days this year - Anzac Day. There will be no marches, no parades and no gunfire breakfasts or games of two-up at your local RSL, but Anzac Day has not been cancelled and we will continue to pause this year to honour our servicemen and women. Australians are at their best when we come together to support one another and while we cannot physically gather to commemorate the service and sacrifice of our Defence personnel, we can show them our respect. Whether it's a solitary driveway tribute, baking Anzac biscuits, a small ceremony with your household, sharing a message for our service personnel, or watching the televised service from the Australian War Memorial on the morning of 25 April, I encourage everyone to pause, reflect and say a simple 'thank you for your service'. Teach your children about the importance of the day and the service of the original ANZACs as well as the service of the almost two million Australians who have served over more than a century. Think of those who are currently serving, both in Australia and abroad. And reflect on the more than 102,000 who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations whose names are inscribed on the walls of the Australian War Memorial. Anzac Day is now more important than ever and we will remember them. Lest we forget.

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6. In which country would you find the Zadar Sea Organ? 7. Tachyglossidae is the scientific name for which Australian creature? 8. What is the currency of Indonesia? 9. Construction of the Sydney Opera House was expected to take four years. How many years did it actually take?

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10. What is the diameter of a standard golf hole?

AFL/VFL trivia question of the week A local walking group that has had to take a hiatus while coronavirus restrictions are in place has offered to provide a weekly AFL/VFL trivia question to the Midland Express for readers' entertainment. Their first question is as follows: One player has played more games in a VFL/AFL season than anyone else. Who, and how many games? Readers are encouraged to email answers and ideas to acrawford@midnews.com.au and the group will happily respond.

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The world has certainly changed in the last few weeks and for your dog and cat friend they probably consider that for the better! Having you and maybe the family at home for the majority of the day will really make them happy. Both dogs and cats are social creatures but especially dogs enjoy interacting with their owners. Dogs in the wild will spend a large portion of the day hunting and foraging for food and the rest of the time in play, social behaviour or resting. The more we can support these

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A: Speak to your bank as soon as you can. Most banks are allowing periods of up to 6 months for borrowers to waive their loan repayments in the event of Financial Hardship. The loan repayments plus accrued interest will instead be added to your loan balance and will need to be repaid over the remaining term of the loan. But please contact us first if you feel you would like to discuss the options you have available, prior to speaking to your bank. Nicole Harman – Mortgage Choice Woodend 87 High St, Woodend | Phone 5427 4262 | www.mortgagechoice.com.au/peter.f.machell

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A grand Edwardian with a secret garden Offering space and privacy on a 2100m2 (0.52 acre) garden allotment with views of the old Gaol and Mount Alexander, this stylish and elegant old brick Edwardian features rich period detail with a double arched hallway, arched picture windows and a slate roof. The home has baltic floors, tall 11-foot ceilings, three bedrooms, a central bathroom, lounge room with gas heating / fireplace, adjoining dining room, separate kitchen with butler's pantry, laundry and two toilets. There are ornate cornices and ceiling roses and a beautiful entry hallway. Outdoors features a sun-drenched front verandah and a private rear bull-nosed verandah with brick paved patio bordered by gardens. The grounds feature a mix of original tall deciduous trees, fruit trees and many native plantings on a deceptively large secret rear garden. With Residential zoning and the large half-acre allotment, the property could be suitable for subdivision STCA.There is a two-car carport/garage and a real feeling of being tucked away in nature yet Castlemaine's train station and CBD delights are merely 750m from the front doorstep.

HOME ESSENTIALS Property: â€˜Fairviewâ€™ circa 1916 Address: 6 Reckleben Street, Castlemaine Price: $795,000 Agent: Waller Realty Castlemaine Contact: 5470 5811

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Campbells Creek | 2 Captain Day Road BEAUTIFUL BRICK HOMESTEAD

| $655,000 Chewton | 27 Hoopers Road 4 J 2 E 3 L ICONIC POST-MODERN COUNTRY HOME SET ON NATURES DOORSTEP

Set on a ﬁne corner allotment of 3,687m2 (0.91 Acre), this fully fenced property has been thoughtfully gardened and planned to include natives, fruit trees and vegetables. The grounds are level and also feature a side paddock with room for a pony. There is a small stable, a workshop, town and tank water, a double carport with high clearance for a caravan, plus the home has verandahs on 3 sides and a covered outdoor area. The Glen Loddon built home offer style and space with a formal living-dining on the north side, well appointed kitchen with meals/family area, 3 double bedrooms with robes, a study/4th bedroom, main and ensuite bathrooms. An oversize laundry and separate toilet are accessible from the rear verandah. Enjoy a well designed new home with functionality and a great outdoor garden aspect.General Residential zoned, the property offers potential for a 2 lot subdivision STCA, in the meantime you have room for a pony!

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Positioned in a quiet, rural setting at the end of a gravel driveway, this unique home sits on 2.3 acres and commands views across the valley and to the bushland beyond. Designed by well-known architect Michael Rigg, the two separate buildings provide a variety of uses with the main house and separate self-contained dwelling or studio. In the main house, the front door opens to the living room with a central wood heater, the domed construction provides a double-height ceiling & views over the deck, while above is the mezzanine level with bedroom and ofﬁce/study with a tree-top canopy vista, and a downstairs bathroom. Walk along the hallway to the separate spacious dining area with its copper backed wood-burner, galley kitchen with granite benchtops, dishwasher, storage, induction cooktop, and cellar. Outside is a private paved courtyard with bbq, and across the lawn is the separate unit, with two bedrooms and its own bathroom; ideal for guest accommodation or as a study/studio. The lightly treed block has a dam, double carport, garden shed and lots of stonework including the wonderful dry-stone wall that borders the property. Connected to mains power, with three water tanks, a bore, automatic sprinkler system; its 2km to Chewton with its general store, post ofﬁce, primary school, pub and pool, 6km to Castlemaine station and 10 minutes to the Calder Freeway. A stunning, ‘one-of-a-kind’ type of property! Inspection by Appoinment Only

McKenzie Hill | 20 Yurunga Drive PEACEFUL YURUNGA DRIVE LOCALE - A CLASSY HOME

| $659,000 Castlemaine | 1/31 Berkeley Street 3 J 2 E 6 L BRILLANTLY POSITIONED - LIVE IN THE HEART OF TOWN!

| $439,000 2J 1E 1L

Set on a gently elevated garden lot of 730m2, this classy brick home offers great spaces both inside and out, and features the added beneﬁt of This large two-bedroom unit is located in leafy Berkeley Street and is within walking distance of the shops, two driveways with garaging for 4 cars and a large, high roofed carport perfect for a caravan and outdoor shelter. the Castlemaine Bowling Club and the train station. It offers two bedrooms with robes, a central living and

dining area features a lovely high ceiling and views out to the garden. There is a large updated kitchen with ample storage, breakfast bench and gas cooking. The home also features a large bathroom and an extra room that could be converted into another bedroom, workshop or storage area. There is heating and cooling, linen storage and a carport off the kitchen. The home has access to a large lawn and garden and has lovely views across Berkeley Street. This is a tightly held cluster of units and this is the ﬁrst time this home has been offered for sale.

- 2 large living zones - 3 generous sized bedrooms with robes - large kitchen with lux gas cooking and walk-in pantry - attractive, easy care gardens

Your chance to live in a established, cleverly designed and beautifully maintained home awaits.

WALLER REALTY VALUES THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF ALL ITS CLIENTELE, STAFF, FAMILIES AND CONTRACTORS, DURING THE CORONAVIRUS WE CAN ASSIST AS FOLLOWS: • Rental maintenance, please email or call • All our Sales and Rental listings are online: wallerrealty.com.au • Our staff are available on phones, email and Private Inspections • Our offices are now closed to the public for everyone’s safety, but please call and you will be assisted. • We are operational and here to provide you with our continued professional service • Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages BENDIGO 03 5406 9988 bendigo@wallerrealty.com.au | CASTLEMAINE 03 5470 5811 sales@wallerrealty.com.au MALDON 03 5475 1055 maldon@wallerrealty.com.au

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Tom Robertson 0408 596 871 SALES

Leah Panos 0419 116 904 SALES

Brett Tweed 0417 564 697 SALES

Nick Haslam 0418 322 789 SALES

Brooke Ginnivan 0447 751 516 SALES

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 15a South German Road, Maldon 42 Richards Road, Castlemaine 6/9 Baird Street, Castlemaine 31 Danns Road, Harcourt 14 Lowther Street, Maldon 53 Elizabeth Street, Castlemaine 313 Barker Street, Castlemaine 60 Maldon Road, McKenzie Hill 333 Mulberry Lane, Lockwood South

1 Bed, 1 Bath 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Cars 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Cars 4 Bed, 2 Baths 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 3 Cars 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Cars 4 Bed, 2 Baths, 2 Cars 4 Bed, 2 Baths, 6 Cars

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George Clarke Place, 203-205 Barker Street: Shops 6 and 7, Ofﬁces 6 and 9 10 William Street, Castlemaine 12 Langslow Street, Castlemaine Shops 1, 3, 4/8 High Street, Maldon 29 Main Street, Maldon 6 Main Street, Maldon Shop 2, 26 High St Maldon (The Grand)

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ICONIC FASHAM JOHNSON WITH STUNNING VIEWS

Set on over two acres amid a beautifully terraced landscaped garden with clusters of Japanese maples, raised veggie gardens and meandering pathways, this sensational two-storey residence inspired by nature features three bedrooms plus study, two bathrooms and is of the highest quality throughout. From the moment you open the front door your eyes are drawn to the large floor-to-ceiling windows to the southeast capturing magnificent views over the surrounding landscape and Melbourne, which is a magical sparkle of fairy lights by night. Upstairs features a superb open plan living area which incorporates lounge, dining and kitchen, a cosy snug, and wonderful entertaining deck. A glass walkway leads you to the main bedroom with walk-in robe, stunning ensuite and a treetop view to the southeast that will take your breath away. Wind your way downstairs to a second living area, two bedrooms, plus study and a beautiful bathroom featuring a tiled curved wall, sunken bath and European laundry.Featuring solid fuel heating, split system heating and cooling, hydronic electric heaters in the main bedroom, ensuite and snug, clean lines, floor-to-ceiling glazing, polished timber floors and exceptional maintenance and care throughout. Bitumen driveway, large water storage tank, two-car garage and a wood shed complete this very stunning property. Timeless quality and design located only minutes to the Mount Macedon village, 55 minutes to the CBD via Freeway and 40 minutes to the airport.

HOME ESSENTIALS Property: â€˜Lyngalaâ€™ on two acres+ with stunning views Address: 23 Green Avenue, Mount Macedon Price: $1,325,000 Agent: Keatings Real Estate, Woodend Contact: Sandi Barry-Mueller 5427 2999

LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE

This luxurious country home offers much more than just comfortable living. With its scenic views to surrounding countryside on a 2.69m2 acres approx. parcel of land it really captures the beauty and essence of country living. Gas log fire, double-glazed windows, 3.3 solar plus good insulation will keep the house pleasant and enjoyable all year round.This beautifully designed home includes master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite, second and third bedrooms with built-in robes, study, open plan living area, hostess kitchen with pantry, cloak room and laundry with mud room. Separate living at each end of the house that allows mingling in the middle but separation when desired. A great shed to tinker in and abundant room to create gardens and maybe a veggie patch or two. Walking distance to a Melbourne line train station and local shops and amenities (general store, post office, pharmacy, pub, bakery, coffee shop, primary school, gardens). Independent water supply (50,000 litres). The choice to interact or isolate.

HOME ESSENTIALS Property: Secluded lifestyle property on 2.69m2 acres approx. Address: 27 Bever Street, Malmsbury Price: $975,000 Agent: Raine & Horne Kyneton Contact: Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508

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Mount Macedon 23 Green Avenue (off Alton Road)

Price $1,325,000

Lyngala - Iconic Fasham Johnson with Stunning City Views on 8952m2 Featuring superb open plan living over two levels with views that will take your breath away. Light filled living zones and a wonderful entertaining deck, 2/3 bedrooms plus study and a magnificent glass walkway. Beautifully terraced landscaped garden with meandering pathways and double garage. www.23greenavenue.com

Mount Macedon 41 Childers Road

Price $3,750,000

Architectually designed, this elegant and meticulously maintained four bedroom residence and separate guest house, sits on over 5000m2 of landscaped and immaculately presented grounds. Features include light filled formal and informal living rooms, hydronic heating, private swimming pool, quality infrastructure including a secure water supply and much more. One of Mount Macedon's most beautiful homes. For more details visit www.41childersroad.com

Springwater Farm - 32.6Ha (80 Acres)

; Gracious architect designed eco-friendly 12 y.o. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom plus study residence ; Outstanding high roofed steel framed clear span shedding that could accommodate 40-50 cars ; Excellent water from spring fed creek, bore and rainwater tanks ; Prime inner counter location only 40 minutes Melbourne or 60 minutes Melbourne CBD

; Magnificent views over undulating fields ; Very productive red volcanic soils ; Good fencing and established shelter trees ; Beautiful private established garden setting

View By private appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347 John Keating 0419 880 444

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Champagne Pearl ridden by Jessie Philpot wins the Marg Tehan Fillies and Mares BM58 Handicap at Kyneton Racecourse on April 17. Photo: Racing Photos

Winners for Kyneton Bill West

Three Kyneton trainers came away with winners from their hometown nine-event race meeting on Friday. George Osborne set the ball rolling for the locals when second starter Young Cliffy led throughout in the 1200m Jillian Goudge Maiden Plate, Eddie Bourke produced outsider Champagne Pearl for her first win since Australia Day 2018, and Mick Sell's topweight Magnesprit fought on strongly to just hold on in a five-horse blanket finish. Bendigo-based apprentice Jessie Philpot took the day's riding honours, utilising a 3kg claim and astute ground-saving rides on Champagne Pearl and Magnesprit to land a double. Due to the strict conditions introduced for race meetings in Victoria during the coronavirus pandemic, the Kyneton meeting was held under the 'licensed persons only' in attendance stipulation. Even owners were precluded from attending, having to settle with finding some means of watching the live television coverage. Track conditions were good, and Osborne -- the biggest trainer in the district -- had nine runners, nominating in advance five-year-old mare Bella as his best prospect for the day. Young Cliffy, a three-year-old gelding by Canford Cliffs from Dazzling Rubi, had shown good ability in jumps outs and trackwork, but only finished eighth on debut at Swan Hill on March 30. Raced by Langdon Thoroughbred Racing, Young Cliffy started at double figure odds, and jockey Jarrod Fry made good use of an inside barrier to go to the front. He held on to win by half a length from the fast-finishing Who Shot The Sheriff, with Osborne observing he had raced truly and benefited from being on his home track. Having several gallopers with the Osborne stable for the past few years, Young Cliffy's part-owner Adam Langdon said he was thrilled to be able to breed Young Cliffy at the family's stud on the WoodendTylden Road, and see him win so early in his career. NEVER LOST FAITH … Eddie Bourke walked his two runners Clingstone Peach and Champagne Pearl to the track from nearby stables, and saw the former run a brave race to finish second after leading in a 1450m Maiden. They are the only gallopers hobby trainer Bourke has in work, and he and wife Mary, a public servant, breed and

own their own thoroughbreds at their 100acre property at South Kyneton. Their six-year-old mare Champagne Pearl started at $31 in the Mary Tehan Fillies & Mares BM58 Handicap over 1100m, but Bourke gave her a chance after a close fourth at Werribee on a heavy track at her previous run. The mare's two previous wins were at Hanging Rock on New Year's Day in the Midland Express Maiden in 2018, and on the same track on Australia Day the same year. Bourke said he had never lost faith in the galloper, and was thrilled when Philpot positioned her on the rails in front; into the straight several gallopers made strong runs, but Champagne Pearl knuckled down on the fence and scored by half a length from Bella, who ran on well for a Kyneton quinella. Philpot received full marks for a heady ride, and Bourke said the mare - with just over $38,000 in earnings from 22 starts would probably run in similar races before heading for the breeding barn. Like their other horses, the mare will have a permanent home and be well looked after on the Eddmar Lodge property. NEW IN SELL STABLE Magnuspirit was only having his second start for the Sell stable, and the sevenyear-old made it six wins from 30 starts and took his stakes to $106,700. Starting at $5, Magnuspirit raced near the lead and Philpot saved ground in the run and prevailed by 0.2 lengths over Pill Box in a tight finish in the 1200m BM58 event. Sell was quick to praise his rider, and thank the owners for giving him an opportunity with the seven-year-old galloper. Sutton Grange trainer Brent Stanley was pleased with Mount Mitty's all the way victory in a 1200m BM58 event. Ridden by Brad Rawiller, three-year-old Mount Mitty was having his second start for Stanley, and won by 1.3 lengths. Racing is one of the very few sports in Australia continuing under strict surveillance during the pandemic. IMPRESSIVE AT ARARAT George Osborne's six-year-old mare Mary's Pride impressed with a strong win at Ararat on Saturday. Riding a patient race at the rear of the field over 1100m, apprentice Will Price managed to thread his way through near the inside in the straight. Mary's Pride edged out Marook, in the Stanley stable, in the last few strides.

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What’s On

Get reading in ISO ... Something set in nature ...

If you’re looking for a way to stay entertained in self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, why not get lost in a good book? Below are four Midland Express staff picks.

Something with humour ...

The humans - Matt Haig

Where the crawdads sing Delia Owens

2013, fiction, 285 pages Professor Andrew Martin has solved a mathematical equation that could change the course of humankind but his discovery is interrupted when another lifeform seeks to stop his progress. An alien imposter has been sent to earth to destroy all evidence and now occupies Professor Martin’s body. He soon finds himself learning more about the professor and his family, and “the humans” than he ever expected. His observations of everyday human life are both hilarious and heartbreaking.

2018, fiction, 384 pages For years rumours of the ‘Marsh Girl’ have plagued the small coastal town of Barkley Cove, so in 1969 when Chase Andrews is found dead there, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark - the Marsh Girl. Kya has spent her life secluded, studying the marsh and its natural environment. Could she really be responsible for the death of Chase? Owens is an award-winning nature writer so prepare for some immersive description.

Something gripping ...

Something set in suburbia ...

I’m thinking of ending things Iain Reid

Little fires everywhere Celeste Ng

2016, fiction, 241 pages “Sometimes a thought is closer to truth, to reality, than action. You can say anything, you can do anything, but you can’t fake thought. And here’s what I am thinking: I don’t want to be here.” An unexpected detour turns a couple’s road trip to a secluded farm into a terrifying journey through their fragile psyches. This gripping page-turner will serve as the perfect distraction. It has also been adapted for Netflix.

2017, fiction, 338 pages In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb, everything is meticulously planned, but when artist and single mother Mia Warren and her daughter Pearl move into the neighbourhood things begin to change. Mia’s mysterious past and disregard for the rules threaten to upend this ordered community. Ng’s characters make this one interesting read. This has also been adapted for Netflix.

Support our market producers and sanitiser for use before shopping. The stalls are laid out with plenty of space for adequate social distancing in the open air. Stalls to select from are food and drink only. Please be in touch if there are other producers you would like to get in contact with to obtain items. Shoppers are encouraged to purchase what they need then move on to their next destination. This month Vik and Sophia Stasey are back with their range of seasonal fruits and vegetables, including fresh pears and apples, spray-free grapes, quince, plums, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes and more. Mount Prospect / Kingfisher Citrus is bringing mixed vegetables and fresh citrus from the Riverina. Taste of the Orient will bring take-home packs of yum

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Working together to support our community through COVID-19 Your Council, local health and community service providers are working together to strengthen and coordinate our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We know this is a challenging time for you, your family, friends and neighbours and that the pandemic is causing hardship, disruption and anxiety in our community. From Wednesday 22 April, you can contact the COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre on 5422 0237 or email recovery@mrsc.vic.gov.au for local information and support. The COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre has been set up to respond to your requests for help and information. You can also visit the webpage mrsc.vic.gov.au/Coronavirus for COVID-19 updates and resources. The webpage lists local community support services that you or someone you know may need. If you want to volunteer, you can use the list to identify services that may need community volunteers. Please contact the Recovery Operations Centre if you know of community support services that are missing from the list. Our community is known for its strong culture of helping others. We acknowledge and thank the many businesses, community groups and residents who are working hard to support and serve the community. We invite you to share examples of kindness from your neighbourhood on social media using the hashtags #InThisTogether and #macedonranges. As we approach winter, we encourage you to get vaccinated against the flu (influenza). As well as the benefit to your own health, this will help reduce the impact of the flu-season for our health services, for elderly and vulnerable community members and for the wider community. If you think you might have the COVID-19 virus, please call the dedicated hotline, 1800 675 398. If you are concerned about symptoms, call Kyneton Health on 5422 9900 to speak to a nurse who will be able to give the best advice for your situation. Patients who meet the clinical criteria will be booked in for an appointment for testing at the Respiratory Assessment Clinic. Anyone who has serious symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, should call 000 immediately and ask for an ambulance. It is important that we continue to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19. Everyone has a role to play. If you can stay at home – you must stay at home. If you are worried about someone who is experiencing family violence – check in with them. They can leave home to escape harm. Family violence services are still operating. During these times of physical distancing it is important to consider other ways to remain connected to others and to look after your mental health. Consider how you can maintain routines that include regular physical activity, healthy meals and connecting with others via phone or online. If you feel anxious, talk to a trusted friend or family member, or seek support from one of the services listed below. Local support is available at Cobaw Community Health - simply call 5421 1666 during business hours. We encourage you to remain up to date with government information and advice, which is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. Thank you for your support as we look to new and innovative ways of delivering services and programs that reach those in need. We wish you and your loved ones well at this difficult time.

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We’re here for you Welcome to Springs Medical Kyneton Dr Fortunato Mazzei & Dr Karen Thompson Springs Medical welcomes new GPs to our Kyneton clinic. Dr Fortunato Mazzei will now be practising at Kyneton and Dr Karen Thompson is joining the team after closing her practice in Maldon. Bulk Billing for all Health Care Card holders, pensioners and children below 16. If you have any financial difficulties, please do not hesitate to speak to your GP. Our Kyneton clinic has received supply of the flu vaccine for Kyneton and Macedon Ranges residents. Please book online or call our Kyneton Clinic.

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