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Macedon Ranges residents and animal welfare campaigners are calling on their local MP and new Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas to hear their plea to end duck hunting in Victoria. shooting does to our native wildlife." Local paramedic Ward Young has met with Ms Thomas several times to lobby on this issue. "I'm hopeful that Mary-Anne, now that's she's a minister, will do the right thing given this falls squarely within her remit," he said. "I've worked with her as a local paramedic on ambulance issues and I know that she's very motivated by justice and doing the right thing. "I have a lot of confidence that Mary-
Anne will draw a line in the sand under duck shooting once and for all because it's a cruel activity that we no longer need, it's not sustainable and it's completely unethical." Despite the growing campaign to have duck hunting banned, Ms Thomas said the government had no plans to do so. "I await the Victorian Game Management Authority's recommendations to government about the 2021 duck season, based on the most relevant and current information available to them," she said.
"It's both mine and the GMA's expectation that hunters abide by the conditions attached to their license, and to act safely and responsibly at all times when hunting." Duck hunting is banned in NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. The Victorian GMA will soon give its recommendations to the state government about how the 2021 season should operate. Local animal welfare campaigners urge other concerned residents to write to Ms Thomas to express their concern.
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Pressure is mounting on the Victorian Government to halt this year's duck hunting season. Macedon Ranges residents are joining a growing chorus of animal welfare campaigners calling on their local MP and new Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas to hear their pleas. Helen Round from the East Trentham Wildlife Shelter has been a duck rescuer since 2009 and regularly attends the season opening at wetlands across the state. "I've seen what shooters do and this has got to stop," she said. "Duck shooting conservatively has a wounding rate of at least one in every four birds, would Mary-Anne Thomas support an abattoir that wounds and releases 25 per cent of the animals that enter its doors?� Debra Tranter, founder of anti-puppy farm campaign Oscar's Law, worked with the Labor government to strengthen animal welfare legislation and said she knew Labor's commitment to animal welfare. "My expectations are that Mary-Anne will commit to a ban on duck shooting," Ms Tranter said. "I've been going out to rescues every year since 1992 and the horrific cruelty is something that you never get used to, it shocks you every single year you go out. "I've personally rescued so many water birds, including swans, it's quite devastating the cruelty and the damage that duck
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Kyneton street set for upgrade
Upgrades to Beauchamp Street in Kyneton are set to begin this month, thanks to $627,829 from the federal government's Roads to Recovery Program. The works will take place from Mollison Street to approximately 150m past Victoria Street. The road is used by heavy duty vehicles because of the industrial area beside it and the direct access to the Calder Freeway. The Roads to Recovery program has
provided almost $2.9M of road upgrades across the Macedon Ranges in the past 12 months, which are either complete or being upgraded soon. The Roads to Recovery Program is a bipartisan program that has existed since first announced in 2000. It's specifically focused on the maintenance of the nation's local roads network. The funding is allocated to local councils who then selected road projects across the council area.
Australia Day honours
Two veteran campaigners for the environment and climate action have been named recipients of the Order of Australia medal in this year's Australia Day Honours. Full story, page 5. For more Australia Day award recipients, including awards presented by Mount Alexander Shire Council and Macedon Ranges Shire Council, see this Friday's Castlemaine Mail and next Tuesday's Midland Express.
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Castlemaine youngster Austin Vearing is just like any other cheeky four year old. He loves cars, is obsessed with trains, jumping in muddy puddles and visiting the local park with his little brother. But Austin has cerebral palsy; he was born premature at 30 weeks and because of this he acquired a brain injury. Austin’s parents Katherine and Julian Vearing said Austin’s cerebral palsy affected both his legs and his left hand. “He suffers from spasticity, a tightening of the muscles, which makes moving, walking and everyday day tasks extremely difficult. This increased muscle tone means he is fighting against his body to move, so Austin currently cannot walk independently. He uses a walker to get around, and relies heavily on his family for help during his day to day life,” they said. Austin has been accepted for major life-changing operation in the US in June that will permanently reduce his spasticity - Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy - and his family has begun a fundraising drive to raise the $97,000 needed to make the make the surgery a reality. The surgery is performed in the lower part of the spine by severing nerves to reduce the spasticity in Austin’s body. “The surgery will dramatically change and improve life for our son: it will help him walk independently and enable him to live a pain-free life, with more independence,” Kat said. The family has raised almost $29,000 since the appeal kicked off in October and needs our help to reach the total needed. “We held a four-kilometre ‘virtual walk’ in December to celebrate Austin’s fourth birthday and raised a fantastic $10,000, and Julian is planning a 100-kilometre fundraising bike ride in the local region in March,” Kat said. Community members are urged to dig deep and donate whatever they can towards Austin’s life-changing surgery at www.gofundme.com/f/austins-wish-to-walk. Local businesses are also encouraged to consider putting out a tin and collecting a gold coin donation for Austin. “Any donations would be extremely welcome. Every little bit helps and we are so grateful for the support,” Kat said. To learn more about this courageous young man and follow his progress visit the Stories.of.Austin Facebook page.
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Towering troubles at Mount Gisborne Plans for a telecommunications tower on the summit of Mount Gisborne have stirred angst over damage to native vegetation in a sensitive landscape. Western Water seeks to replace its hill tower that was damaged by a storm in 2019 but the process will involve removal of native vegetation and what is described as "temporary impact" to native grasses. The 17.5-metre tower is not related to improved household NBN or mobile phone coverage but is used by Western Water for water and sewer infrastructure, and the Country Fire Authority for incident management. Two small cranes would be required to construct the tower, and continued access to the site is anticipated for ongoing maintenance needs. Friends of Mount Gisborne members Bryan Power and Jayne Guilmartin were among eight objectors to the proposal. They urged Macedon Ranges Shire Council to abandon the plans earlier this month, highlighting the significance of the landscape. Ms Guilmartin told the Express, "Mount Gisborne is one of the most intact remnants of scoria cone woodland within Victoria and
Australia Day – Survival Day
Everyone is invited to attend a free community event in Victory Park and a virtual dawn smoking ceremony to acknowledge Australia Day - Survival Day in Mount Alexander Shire on Tuesday 26 January. Join the online dawn ceremony led by Dja Dja Wurrung Elder Uncle Rick Nelson from the peak of Leanganook (Mount Alexander) from 6.00am. Then come and meet the Mount Alexander Shire Australia Day Award winners and welcome our newest Australian citizens at a family-friendly event from 10.00am to 12.00noon at Victory Park in Castlemaine. There will be a Welcome to Country, music from the Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band and a free BBQ lunch by the Rotary Club of Castlemaine. Registration is required to ensure a COVIDSafe event. Book your free tickets at bit.ly/MtAlexBoxOffice or at the Visitor Information Centre in Mostyn Street in Castlemaine. Watch the live-stream or a recording of the events via Mount Alexander Shire Council’s YouTube channel.
Grants now open
If you have a brilliant idea for an event or a community or creative project make sure you apply for the next round of Council grants. Our Community Grants and Get Lost Activation Grants are open until Monday 15 February. Events Grants will open on Monday 15 February until Monday 8 March. Council will hold information sessions on Friday 29 January. Sessions will be held from 10.00am to 12.00noon at the Maldon Community Centre, 6 Francis Street, and from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Friday 29 January at the Ray Bradfield Room at Victory Park in Castlemaine. COVIDSafe practices will be in place. Bookings are not required. For more information or to apply for a grant visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/grants.
it supports vegetation that is rare, localised and identified as the only site of its type within the Port Phillip and Westernport catchment, and it is home to a nationally listed endangered flax." "There are things worth protecting and Mount Gisborne is one. There are alternatives and it is (again) time to work at protecting what is left before it is all gone," she said. Western Water's planning consultant Fiona Slechten said the water authority had explored alternative sites for the tower including Magnet Hill and a neighbouring property. She said these alternatives had proven to be cost prohibitive, not suitable or would cause other impacts. "This site provides the best outcome for access and impacts in relation to construction," she said. "It's not uncommon for towers to appear in these locations." While the tower is proposed for the same location as the previous tower, building and works at the site still require approval from Macedon Ranges Shire Council. The council is expected to make a decision on the proposal at its ordinary meeting this Wednesday.
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Promote your business and generate more local customers by joining the free business directory and networking website, Localised Central Victoria, formerly Mount Alexander Business Connect. The website is open for all businesses in Mount Alexander Shire and Greater Bendigo. For more information or to register your business visit www.centralvic.localised.com.au.
Western Reserve fence replacement
Works are underway to replace the perimeter fence at Western Reserve in Castlemaine along Forest and Hargraves streets. The project will take around one week to complete, with minimal impact on user groups. The project is funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. For more information contact Stewart Campbell, Coordinator Parks and Gardens, on 5471 1700.
Funding is now available for projects that preserve local military history and honour service personnel. McEwen MP Rob Mitchell said the federal government's Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program was designed to preserve our wartime history and highlight the service and sacrifice of our defence personnel in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. "McEwen boasts an undeniably rich military history," Mr Mitchell said. "Many people in our community have a grandparent, parent, sibling or relative who has served in our defence forces and played a role in building the nation. "By funding projects that safeguard our nation's wartime heritage, we are ensuring generations to come have the opportunity to learn and connect with this service and sacrifice." The program provides up to $10,000 for local and community-based projects and activities, such as flagpoles, memorials, digital honour rolls, and upgrades to RSL facilities. Grants of up to $150,000 are also available for significant national, state/territory or regional projects and activities. Mr Mitchell said applications closed on February 11. "I want to urge local veteran groups, councils, and community organisations to apply for funding, particularly for projects and activities that commemorate the Vietnam War, with several significant anniversaries coming up in 2021," he said. For details, phone Mr Mitchell's office on 5716 3000 or email: rob.mitchell.mp@aph. gov.au
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The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is seeking feedback on options to improve the planning system to better protect agriculture land and green wedges within 100km of central Melbourne, which includes parts of our shire. Submissions close at 5.00pm on Friday 5 February. For more information visit https://engage.vic.gov.au/gwal.
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Castlemaine Health laundry supervisor Dallas Weston, supply department team member Bryan Moon, director of corporate services Jason Stevens and manager of facilities and engineering Rod Woodford discuss plans for the new building currently under construction.
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Work is well under way on a new infrastructure project at Castlemaine Health that will see the relocation of hospital services and pave the way for a long-awaited new visitor car park. Construction on the new building in Odgers Road commenced in November and is progressing well, with Bendigo contractors Searle Brothers tracking on schedule. Castlemaine Health's new CEO Sue Race, who recently took over from retiring CEO Ian Fisher, is excited to see the project taking shape. "This is a major construction project that will deliver significant improvements for Castlemaine Health staff and those who visit us," Ms Race said. Once complete the new building will house the hospital's laundry and supply departments and the engineering department will relocate to the former supply building, which is set to be refurbished. The current ageing laundry and engineering buildings will be demolished to accommodate the new car park. The former gardener's shed has already been removed and will be relocated to the top of the hill. Parking is a significant issue at the hospital, particularly for older people and those with mobility issues. Castlemaine Health undertook extensive community consultation in 2017 and the major issue raised by the community
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Freeway fire threat A blaze on the side of the Calder Freeway at Kyneton last Monday threatened homes in Fairbairn Place. Photo: ietsystems.com.au Angela Crawford Traffic was brought to a halt on the Calder Freeway at Kyneton last Monday after a faulty brake cylinder on a truck trailer sparked a blaze that threatened homes in Fairbairn Place. The fire was called in by a passing motorist at 2.43pm and brigades were on scene in six minutes. Fire investigators found fragments of brake components at the blaze's three ignition points, two on the centre median strip and one on the eastern side of the freeway that had spread towards Fairbairn Place and Cobb and Co Road. Thirty-nine CFA units turned out, plus two strike teams from Romsey and Fortuna Groups and air support from Bendigo and Bacchus Marsh.
Firefighters brought the fire under control within an hour and a half. About eight hectares of grass and scrub were burned. Kyneton captain and incident controller Josh Gamble said the southbound lanes of the freeway remained closed until late evening due to fire-affected dangerous trees on the roadside. "The fire spread quickly through the long grass from the freeway and spread towards Cobb and Co Road and some properties within Fairbairn Place, however the resources that turned out to the incident worked collaboratively to secure the fire edge as soon as possible," Mr Gamble said. "Our partner agencies, DELWP, Victoria Police and Regional Roads Victoria, worked as a team to ensure that we opened the freeway as soon as possible. "RRV temporarily dismantled the wire
rope safety barriers to allow the CFA and DELWP to remove the fire-affected trees." Mr Gamble thanked the brigade auxiliary for serving up 250 individually wrapped COVID-safe sandwiches, along with pasta and pizzas from the Pizza and Wine Club delivered to strike teams assisting overnight. "As trucks filled up from the dam of local resident Dave Perry, he also put on a barbecue for the responding firefighters as they went past," Mr Gamble said. Brigades re-attended the scene six times in following days to assist in blacking out and checking the scene. MEETING The CFA will host a community meeting as a follow up to the fire at 7.30pm tomorrow - Wednesday January 27 - in Trio Road, near the top of Fairbairn Place. All residents are encouraged to attend.
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As debate heats up on the proposed commercial development for Kyneton's Edgecombe Road, developer company Goldfields has come forward to defend the project for its economic benefits. The Victorian developer says the project is expected to create more than 200 local jobs and represents an investment of more than $15 million in the local economy. The first application features a small-format Bunnings Warehouse, to be located at the intersection of Pipers Creek Road and Edgecombe Road, which is expected to inject more than $10 million into the local economy and create permanent jobs for 40 local residents. The second application includes a service station and standalone McDonalds restaurant at the intersection of Edgecombe Road and the Calder Freeway, expected to provide 100 full-time, part-time and casual jobs, while the service station is expected to create more than 60 jobs. Macedon Ranges Shire Council approved a 43-lot subdivision for Edgecombe Road in December, which was the first of three applications intended for the site. Opposition to the plans has emerged over traffic movement, environmental impacts and competition for established local business in town. A group of residents opposing the application has formed on social media. It is anticipated that the applications will be considered at a future council meeting.
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Site S ite d development evelopment ffor or aged a ged c care are ffacility acility Eve Lamb Works to establish a new aged care facility at McKenzie Hill in Castlemaine have been drawing a high degree of interest from the community. Earthworks at 19-25 Maldon Road over recent days have already dramatically changed the site ahead of the anticipated development. The highly visible work on site in recent days follows a decision at last September's ordinary council meeting of Mount Alexander Shire Council. At that meeting local councillors unanimously voted to grant approval for development of residential-zoned land at 19-25 Maldon Road, McKenzie Hill, enabling establishment of a 93-bed commercial aged care facility to be built on site. An application lodged with the council's planning department last April on behalf of aged care provider, Arcare, came amid increasing calls to establish more local aged care options in order to avoid residents being forced to leave the community in their twilight years. The Arcare Castlemaine project has an approximate budget of $15m - $20m and is aimed at providing low and high-level care for elderly people who are unable to live independently. Speaking at the September council meeting Cr Tony Cordy, who has since become mayor, had expressed concerns around
the proposed design of the facility. "It's a very large single-level complex," said Cr Cordy who previously worked in the aged care sector. "When you place it on a significant sloping hill then you have to do an excavation and fill," he said. "I'm not sure that a 90-bed aged care facility in the one location is the best model going forward." However Cr Cordy had also added his vote to the unanimous consensus around the council table in favour of enabling development of the land for the proposal, stating "I guess if we're lucky we'll end up there". Late last week Cr Cordy told the Express that while he preferred not to comment on the design specifics of the project, he rated the developed as "likely to be well received by the local community". "It's a great project for Castlemaine and I'm happy to see that local residents will have access to brand new facilities," the mayor said. "The council was very supportive of it." Cr Christine Henderson also said it was hoped the new aged care facility would also be a source of local employment. "It is a major development of a large aged care facility and a permit has been passed late in the last term of council with no opposition," Cr Christine Henderson told the Express. "We are hopeful that it will provide excellent aged care for those who need it and also be a significant employer."
Various outdoor Australia Day activities will take place across the Macedon Ranges today. Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony Macedon Ranges Shire Council will celebrate the region's newest Australian citizens and unsung local heroes in an Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony, at the Old Market Shed, Kyneton Botanic Gardens, at 10.30am Numbers will be capped at 100 people, and attendees will need to have reserved a ticket. Free entry to outdoor pools Lancefield and Woodend outdoor pools will have free entry with inflatable fun from 12.30pm-2.30pm. Hanging Rock races move to Kyneton Hanging Rock's annual Australia Day race meeting will move to Kyneton. A range of race-day packages, including public lawn seating under an umbrella for groups of five and 10 people, grandstand seating and dining room viewing are available. Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, limited ticketing is available and this event is capped at 1000 persons. Gates open at 11am. Township celebrations Tylden Enjoy a delicious breakfast from 8.30am to 10.30am at the Tylden Hall and Reserve, Tylden Park playground and barbecue area. Gisborne The GREAT Association is hosting a flag raising ceremony along with tributes from local Members of Parliament and councillors from 9am at the barbecue rotunda at John Aitken Reserve, Aitken Street. Baynton Join the Baynton Hall Committee from 5.30pm at the Baynton Hall for a film night and enjoy a night under the stars with a barbecue, the Baynton Gift-a foot race for all abilities, and sing the national anthem.
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Campfires spark warning Macedon Ranges firefighters are warning of the dangers of un-extinguished and unattended campfires following a callout that could have been disastrous on the back of last week's Calder Highway fire. Mount Macedon and Woodend fire brigades were called out to a campfire that had been left burning, just hours on from the grassfire in Kyneton. Mount Macedon Fire Brigade took to social media with this message for local residents and visitors to the area: "As we head towards the warmest part of the fire season, the risk posed by smouldering campfires is significant - so, for the safety of our community please do the right thing by responsibly managing your campfires." Fire modelling shows in dry, windy conditions, an unattended campfire can become a bushfire in a matter of minutes. Embers can spark and start a fire that spreads quickly in the bush, putting people and the environment at risk. With thousands of Victorians expected to fill campgrounds for Australia Day, the Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria and the Country Fire Authority have issued similar warnings. After detecting 55 unattended and abandoned campfires in Loddon Mallee region over the past six months, authorised officers will be on high alert as they patrol state forest campgrounds.
"It just takes one ember to cause a destructive bushfire, which is why there are significant fines for those who leave campfires unattended," said Andrew Koren, FFMVic acting regional manager Loddon Mallee. On-the-spot fines of $496 apply to those breaching campfire rules or a maximum penalty of up to $16,522 if the matter is prosecuted in court. The maximum penalty for lighting a fire in the open air on a day of Total Fire Ban is $39,652 or two years imprisonment, or both. Campers are reminded to check weather conditions are safe and familiarise themselves with Victoria's campfire safety rules. Tips for campers - In state forests, use a purpose-built fireplace if provided, otherwise use a trench greater than 30cm deep. The campfire must not exceed one square metre, while three metres in the air and on the ground around your fire must be clear of flammable material - Branches and logs on your campfire must not exceed one metre in length - Never leave a campfire unattended stay within 50 metres and in sight - Campfires must be extinguished with water, not soil, as fires can still smoulder under soil. If a fire is cool to touch, it is safe to leave. For more information and campfire safety rules, go to www.ffm.vic.gov.au
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AN OPEN LETTER TO EVERYONE IN MOUNT ALEXANDER WHO CARES ABOUT MAAW AND THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS IN OUR COMMUNITY The Mount Alexander community created Mount Alexander Animal Welfare (MAAW) and made it possible. MAAW belongs to the community and all of you who are members, donate and give so generously of your time. It does not belong to the interests of a few self-selected committee members. Three of six on the current Committee were not elected by members but by each other and do not represent the will of the members. The MAAW Committee is accountable to the Association’s members, supporters and the broader community. We, the undersigned members of MAAW, are concerned about the way this Committee is governing the organisation, expending funds and treating its staff, members and volunteers. As all appeals for mediation and open discussion have failed we call on the Committee to convene the Annual General Meeting by the end of February where members can democratically elect a new committee. This needs to be conducted with an independent observer overseeing the voting process and validating the outcome of the election. In particular we are deeply concerned about the following:
members. members. Eight long-term shelter volunteers (with over 45 years’ service) have left as a result.
to address the issue. issue. payments. than following the grievance process in the Model Rules or attempting mediation.
prevent staff, members and volunteers disclosing information about Committee decisions and actions to the community. presented to members. of MAAW, the animals in its care, its members, staff, volunteers or the Mount Alexander community. As the Castlemaine an AGM in February. Yours sincerely, (animal advocate and wildlife rescuer) (founding President and past Treasurer) Meyer (founding Committee member, founding Op Shop Manager and past Shelter Manager), Annette Burch, (volunteer and donor), Bill Fleming (volunteer) (volunteer), Jennifer Haddon (volunteer) (volunteer vet nurse assistant), Harvey Jones (volunteer) (volunteer Shelter photographer) (past Op Shop volunteer) (past staff member) (volunteer), Keith Neaves (volunteer) (volunteer), Cloe Cameron (past volunteer)
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Happy birthday Salvos store! Castlemaine Salvation Army thrift shop manager Peter Bottomley is inviting everyone to help celebrate the store’s first birthday this week by getting along to its sale. hours and even resulted in the loss of some of the shop's more vulnerable volunteers. But Peter says that countering that, the shop's extension into online trade last August has seen earnings increase handsomely. "We've seen an exponential increase in our income with the introduction of online sales," he says. This has included listing items on the Salvation Army's national website and also on its eBay portal. All profits go back to the store of origin to benefit the Salvos' work on the ground in the local community where the items were
When Castlemaine's new Salvation Army thrift shop opened for the first time one year ago nobody ever imagined what lay ahead. It was January 28, 2020 - about two months before the world as we knew it was about to change. Now, just days out from the birthday milestone, thrift shop manager Peter Bottomley says the store has done far better than merely survive the impacts of COVID. True, the pandemic did force it to shut up shop for part of last year, crunched trade
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Parents are being urged to be vigilant while shopping online for school essentials, with back-to-school shopping opening up opportunities for cybercriminals to strike. Assistant Minister for Defence Andrew Hastie said in their efforts to steal money and data from Australians, cybercriminals would target busy families preparing for the 2021 school year. "The internet has revolutionised shopping, and cybercriminals continue to revolutionise their craft," he said. "Parents can reduce the risk of becoming victims of cybercrime by taking steps such as only purchasing items from trusted sellers, being aware of fake retailers, and always using secure payment methods." The Australian Cyber Security Centre leads the Australian Government's operational efforts to boost the nation's cyber resilience and make Australia the most secure place to connect online. Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, Ms Abigail Bradshaw CSC, encouraged Australians to access the ACSC's updated guidance, published as part of the ongoing cyber security campaign. For tips on how to strengthen your cyber defences, visit: cyber.gov.au
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CFA has released the design of its new workwear that will be available to volunteers when they are undertaking non-response duties within the community as part of their brigade roles. The workwear, including short and long-sleeved shirts, jackets, trousers and shorts, will feature a distinctive blue colour (Patriot Blue) and the CFA logo, making it unique within the emergency services sector. "The new workwear gives CFA volunteers comfortable and distinctive clothing to wear while undertaking non-response duties," chief officer Jason Heffernan said. "The workwear doesn't replace the traditional personal protective clothing (the 'yellows'), which is used for operational response purposes, but it does provide a practical and recognisable alternative for volunteers undertaking important roles in the community. "Instances where the workwear will be used include brigade activities, training, fundraising, community education activities and while working in incident management teams," he said. Acting CEO Catherine Greaves said that after much discussion, engagement and feedback, the CFA workwear would be delivered from mid-2021. "CFA is a volunteer emergency service therefore it's important that our members have a unique and distinctive identity that they can wear with pride. "This is just one of many projects supporting and investing in CFA volunteers, such as the rollout of 5500 new firefighting helmets and $4.8M worth of equipment for brigades, funded by community donations," she said. The first tranche of the rollout will deliver about 8500 sets of workwear to volunteers in leadership and community-facing positions in the second half of 2021. The workwear is funded by a $3M investment from the Victorian Government's Volunteer Support Package.
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An SES volunteer surveys the damage at an accident in Charles Street last Friday morning. Photo: Castlemaine SES. Emergency services attended two serious car accidents in Castlemaine over the long weekend. On Friday morning at 3.19am, SES, CFA, police and ambulance services were called to Charles Street Castlemaine where a car had struck a carport, turned over on its side and came to rest against a house. The driver managed to escape from the vehicle before emergency services arrived and was treated for his injuries before being conveyed to hospital. Police are investigating the circumstances behind the crash. A second driver was seriously injured when the vehicle in which he was travelling left the Pyrenees Highway (Forest Street) and collided with a tree outside the Castlemaine Primary School just before 1pm Sunday. The driver was heading towards Castlemaine when he failed to negotiate the sweeping bend into Castlemaine and travelled across the road and into the tree. The driver managed to escape from the vehicle before it burst into flames. Castlemaine CFA captain Terry Franklin praised a quick-thinking passerby who extinguished the fire with an extinguisher. Fire crews from Castlemaine, Campbells Creek and Walmer were quickly on scene to mop up. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and was transported to hospital in a serious condition. Police are investigating the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Castlemaine Police on 5470 4100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Lancefield winery sale imminent JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group is close to securing a buyer for Cleveland Winery at Lancefield. Vice-president for investment sales Will Connolly said the agency was in heavy negotiation with a purchaser working towards exchanging contracts in the coming days. Read more in next Tuesday's Midland Express.
Shoplifter heads to jail A woman has been jailed for two weeks after pleading guilty to stealing two charity collection tins from businesses in Castlemaine and Bendigo. Emily Sargeant, 36, appeared in the Bendigo Magistrates Court on Friday where she pleaded guilty to 12 charges including theft and committing an indictable offence while on bail. Among the offences was the theft of a Cancer Council charity tin containing about $300 from a Castlemaine store.
Anti-mining nti-mining c campaign ampaign g rows A grows No Wombat Gold members Sophie and Matthew. Protesters are gaining momentum in their campaign to stop commercial gold mining in the Wombat State Forest. The group, No Wombat Gold, wants to put an end to what members describe as "disruptive" exploratory drilling near Blackwood that Currawong Resources began on June 11 last year. NWG member Phaedra Press said the group's petition to the state government to ban mining in the Wombat State Forest had more than 5500 signatures. "Blackwood residents were shocked to find that exploration drilling for minerals was recently carried out close to their township," she said.
"In the wake of the recent devastating bushfires, the protection of our biodiversity is more important than ever. The Wombat State Forest is home to over 370 rare and threatened species that require our urgent attention, not a greater fragmentation of their environment." Ms Press said the group had contacted Ministers Lily D'ambrosio and Jaclyn Symes over the appropriateness of the drilling. "We voiced concern that mining for gold could even be contemplated in an area that is the head of seven rivers, a water catchment, home to endangered species and a popular tourist destination," she said. "Both ministers referred us to Earth Resources and mining regula-
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Passive solar design along with contemporary style defines this craftsman-built home. With an abundance of natural light, north-facing living and garden vistas, this home sits secluded behind high hedging and decorative iron gates. Featuring high ceilings, natural finishes, doubleglazed timber window and spacious rooms, extensive timber decking with vine-covered pergola and established native gardens. Entry is via mud room/laundry to the kitchen/living area with solid fuel heating and reverse cycle unit, well-appointed kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher, three spacious bedrooms, main with ensuite, family bathroom with bath and double shower. Double garage with remote access, solar hot water, ceilings fans, and water tank complete the picture. It is situated on an allotment of 857sqm with town water.
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for sale Top of the Town 41 Farnsworth Street, Castlemaine This craftsman home built over two levels with entry hall, formal lounge with cathedral ceiling, contemporary kitchen, dining room opening to outside paved entertaining areas, two bedrooms, central main bathroom, large laundry. Upstairs: parents/guest retreat with private balcony, ensuite bathroom and wir, adjoining second living/study.
$935,000 View By Appointment Contact Tom Robertson 0473 642 644
Living Large 5 Acacia Court, McKenzie Hill Stylish four bedroom home with a flexible floor plan that includes three living areas, open plan living/ dining area, well appointed kitchen and master bedroom with ensuite bathroom & twin wirs. Landscaped gardens, alfresco area with heated 7.5 x 2.7m pool plus solar hws, ducted heating & cooling, double garage and side access for caravan.
$879,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
Millers Cottage 860 Vaughan Road, Fryerstown Double fronted Victorian two bedroom cottage on the edge of the Wombat State Forest on an elevated block of 1844 sqm approx of farming zoned land. Features: lounge/dining area with wood heater and air conditioning, two bedrooms, bathroom with claw foot bath and separate shower. Shedding, town water and power are connected.
$475,000 View By Appointment Contact Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003
The Albion 152 Duke Street, Castlemaine A local icon trading since 1858, this bistro/wine bar includes 7 motel units, 2 bedroom manager’s residence and hotel with a full fit out. Freehold property with vacant possession on a walk in walk basis ready for your business ideas. At the heart of the Goldfields tourist region this is an ideal location from which to join the Castlemaine gourmet revival.
Invest Live Prosper 24 Forest Street, Castlemaine This property comprises three dwellings, the front house has three bedrooms, study, kitchen/living area, bathroom and sep toilet. Apartment 1 has two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living space. Apartment 2 has one bedroom, kitchen/living area plus bathroom. Current gross rents are $40,560 per annum and all are separately rated & metred.
Historic Treasure 93 Main Road, Campbells Creek Rare historic brick home featuring two bedrooms, spacious lounge, updated kitchen and bathroom, rear vestibule with cellar and adjoining laundry. Established garden, paved courtyard and carport at rear. Comprises two allotments of approx 1000sqm and two street frontages, this property offers the opportunity for further development (STCA).
$1,290,000 View By Appointment Contact Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003
$780-855,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
$520,000 View By Appointment Contact Genevieve Cantwell 0418 362 270
LAND FOR SALE 2/20 Adams St Castlemaine
$225,000
2/37 Farnsworth St Castlemaine
$425,000
3/37 Farnsworth St Castlemaine
$395,000
22 Ray St Castlemaine
$235,000
292 sqm allotment in an established area, level and all services connected 375 sqm allotment, tranquil setting in historic precinct, planning permits submitted and house design available 397 sqm level allotment, centrally located, ready to build northern orientation, walk to town centre 673 sqm secluded allotment, north facing rear, all services available with views to Mt Franklin
Position Perfect
6 Saint St Castlemaine
$950,000
3/71 Moscript St Campbells Creek
$269,000
4/71 Moscript St Campbells Creek
$279,000
2165 sqm, residential development opportunity, plans and permits for seven townhouses close to the town centre 1485 sqm allotment, northern aspect, all services pitted to site 1321 sqm level allotment, cloes to Goldfields Track, local schools, all services available, ready to build in March 2021
4/16 Greenhill Avenue, Castlemaine 1970s two bedroom unit offers great value and is an easy stroll to the town centre. Comprises: entry to sitting room with sunny northerly aspect, adjoining kitchen, two bedrooms both with robes and central bathroom with separate toilet, plus laundry with external access. Freshly painted, new carpets, reverse cycle heating and cooling, single carport.
$389,000 View By Appointment Contact Michael Cantwell 0419 339 003
t: 5472 1133 cantwellproperty.com.au
KN254827
275 Barker Street, Castlemaine
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Full of character Walk through the picturesque arbour to the former stationmaster’s residence. The conveniently located home is a stone’s throw from the train station so commuting will be a breeze and just a short walk to the botanical gardens, shops, eateries, schools and all sporting facilities. The beautiful weatherboard home comprises four spacious bedrooms with an open fireplace in the master, high ceilings, large modern bathroom and a great- sized timber kitchen. This family friendly property sits on a desirable 1367sqm (approx.) parcel of land with established trees, hedges and gardens and a massive shed for car accommodation, boat, campervan, storage or whatever hobby you may have. An inspection will not disappoint.
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Four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, great location 2D Mollison Street, Kyneton $759,000 Raine & Horne Kyneton 5422 2678 / Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508 jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au
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A4 B2 C4
2D Mollison Street, Kyneton
A3 B1 C2
19 Collins Parade, Kyneton
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• Former Stationmasters residence • Just a stones throw away from Kyneton train station and Botanical Gardens • Character features including high ceilings • Established tress, gardens and great shedding • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to a end all inspections
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• Newly built stunning home • Modern features throughout • North facing meals and lounge area plus study nook/home office • Close to train station, Botanical Gardens and Kyneton River Walk • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to a end all inspections
For Sale $759,000 Web
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For Sale $495,000 - $525,000 Web
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For Sale $695,000 Web
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Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508
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465 Vaughan Springs Road, Drummond • Peaceful and rural se ing with picturesque dam • Open plan living/meals, lounge and dining • Established gardens and plenty of space to be self sufficient • Land size 10 acres approx. • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to a end all inspections
jennifer.pearce@kyneton.rh.com.au
Kyneton 5422 2678 13 High St, Kyneton rh.com.au/kyneton
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Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508
Callum James 0421 189 383
A3 B2 C4
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A3 B1 C2
120 High Street, Kyneton
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• Californian Bungalow on 950m2 approx. • Stunning features including leadlight windows and ornate ceilings • Established gardens, shedding a great size back yard • Close to all Kyneton has to offer • A COVID-19 contact form must be signed to a end all inspections
Saturday 30 January 10:00 - 10:30am
For Sale $650,000 Web
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Jennifer Pearce 0427 422 508
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KN255242
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ESCAPE TO YOUR NEW LIFE
BENDIGO DOMAIN
It’s time for something more secure
COUNTRY CLUB
Be part of this well established community to face the challenges of today and beyond and enjoy everything we offer! Heated
indoor pool Gym & exercise area Bowling green Pet friendly
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for yourself and family Independent secure living Great social connectivity if you are feeling isolated Private yet social & caring 2
Two Bedrooms with ensuite to main bedroom Spacious lounge & second living / study Beautifully appointed kitchen
Villa 129 | $522,000
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Popular design with a 3rd bedroom or utility room Renovated in as new condition Choose your own colours including carpets/drapes
336 McIvor Hwy, Junortoun
Villa 58 | $525,000
Lake views Close to the Club House Side access to rear Yard
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Popular two bedroom two bathroom design North facing facade to capture winter sun Enclosed outdoor alfresco area
Villa 211 | $545,000
Villa 56 | $495,000
Two Bedrooms with ensuite to main bedroom Gas central heating & split system air con Private rear garden & alfresco entertaining
Covid-19 precautions are in place for private inspections and virtual tours are available.
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Popular two bedroom design This is an as new villa, only 12 months old Overlooking the bowling green One of the most sort after positions in the village Extra large yard with more side access Rear yard is a blank canvas to create your own piece of paradise
Extra large front yard Close to the Club House North facing rear yard
Villa 42 | $505,000
Well established area of the village Walking distance to the club house Rear enclosed entertainment area
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maintenance support Caravan storage onsite Resort style facilities 24/7 emergency call system
NO STAMP DUTY TO PAY
Over 55s Living bendigodomain.com.au
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Centrally located to community centre Spacious lounge & second living or study Remote entry to single car garage Talk to Bill Williams Your Lifestyle Consultant Onsite Wed 10am - 2pm or by private appointment
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KN255209
Villa 196 | $505,000
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BENDIGO OR BACCHUS MARSH THE LIFESTYLE CHOICE FOR OVER 55’S GREAT T FRIENDS
Country Club Living is one of the largest family owned retirement village businesses in Australia, providing quality retirement communities for independent living for over 55’s.
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Bellbrook Gardens Country Club 168 Underbank Blvd, Bacchus Marsh, Vic 3340 Contact Denise Sniegowski 0455 910 793 or FreeCall 1800 633 672 bellbrookgardens.com.au
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KN255210
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The finer things in life Benton’s Finer Bathrooms is a family owned and operated business servicing the bathroom, kitchen and laundry equipment markets across Melbourne through 10 stores and regional Victoria with four stores. When they say ‘family business’, they mean it, with a large contingent of family members and friends working day-to-day in the business, many with decades of service. Brian, Terry, Wayne and Michael Benton founded the business 34 years ago and still work there today. Benton’s Gisborne store has recently relocated to larger premises in a brand new, purpose-built plumbing supply and bathroom showroom at 31 Sauer Road, New Gisborne. The contemporary showroom features a wide range of local and international brands and has been elevated to a ‘luxury style showroom’ as it showcases the latest in bathroom design and colour trends. ‘To provide superior customer service’ is the mantra of Benton’s with a courteous, friendly and professional approach to both retail and trade customers. Benton’s is a proud sponsor of the Gisborne Football and Netball Club and is involved in community activities across the branch network. As a member of the Plumbing Plus National Buying Group the Benton’s team ensure they can source a wide range of national and international brands that all carry reliable manufacturers’ warranties. The Plumbing Plus alliance allows Benton’s to buy well, price products competitively and deliver excellent value for money to customers. “Our motto is to sell the service and service the sale,” director Brian Benton says. “Our follow up and attention to customers’ requirements is second to none to ensure customer satisfaction. “Perfection is our goal - excellence will be tolerated!” The scope of the Benton’s operation means it can provide the necessary bathroom, kitchen and laundry expertise for all home renovations, new home construction, small project builds and major developments. Benton’s has a unique bathroom, kitchen and laundry selections folder that offers a ‘good, better and best’ option across their extensive range. Whether it be a mixer tap, shower, stand-alone bath, vanity, basin or the latest rimless toilet suite Benton’s has a product to suit your needs and price bracket. Some of the well-known brands in stock are - Caroma, Dorf, Phoenix, Faucet Strommen, Collis, Methven, Villeroy & Boch, Argent, Parisi, Astra Walker, Gareth Ashton, Arcisan, Bette, Hansa, Timberline, Zucchetti, Clark, Oliveri, Franke, Zip, Rinnai and Rheem. (See Benton’s advertisement on page 18.)
THE BEST OF URBAN LIVING IN A WHOLESOME COUNTRY TOWN
Stage 5 has no through traffic and there are generous sized allotments offering the opportunity to select a home design that suits your lifestyle. This release is the perfect place for growing families to enjoy a close-knit neighbourhood with plenty of room to play.
Enjoy spacious living and live your dream at Kyneton on Riverside. Visit kynetononriverside.com.au KN255277
STAGE 4 & 5 NOW RELEASED
Come home to a peaceful, private home that is hidden away from the hustle and bustle, but is still close to modern amenities. Stage 4 is only a short walk to parks, gardens, and the railway station. There is no through traffic in this release and there are generous sized allotments, some with a 16-metre frontage offering the opportunity to take in sunset views.
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Castlemaine
$465,000
4/8 Gaulton Street TERRIFIC TOWNHOUSE ON GAULTON STREET
2A1B 2C
More then just a unit, this spacious townhouse offers a beautiful interior that’s equally matched to a fabulous position in central Castlemaine. Set on a 268m2 garden with its own Street frontage, lock up carport and covered outdoor area, this property offers just that little extra space and a lovely aspect not often found in a unit. The home offers a wide front verandah with sun blinds, garden entry and a leafy aspect from Gaulton Street, open plan lounge room with a gas log fireplace, reverse cycle air, and a spacious house sized kitchen with stainless steel appliances, sit up bench and meals area. There is a newly fitted bathroom with laundry and separate toilet, 2 double bedrooms with built in robes and a freshly painted and resurfaced finish throughout. A private, grassy lawn is bordered by an easy care garden, verandah and a garden-workshop plus carport/ outdoor area. Perfect for downsizing with a classy edge with great convenience.
Castlemaine
Maldon
1860S COTTAGE ON 1 ACRE - LOTS OF LAND, RENOVATION REQUIRED!
Campbells Creek
3 Preshaw Street
BEAUTIFUL WATERFALL ART DECO HOME
3A1B 5C
A true architectural masterpiece from the 1950s, craftsman built and still as good as the day it was finished, this super classic home features curved metal windows that let much natural light in and showcase the 1950s era. Positioned on the rise of Wesley Hill on 1,092m2 with corner access, this is a truly special and versatile property that has been preserved and enhanced by just 2 long standing owners. A Castlemaine slate entry patio leads through a double set of original doors with original patterned glass. There is a formal hallway and lounge room both with ornate ceilings, a fireplace/gas log fire, adjoining dining room with reverse cycle air and patterned glass double doors and adjoining classic modern kitchen with quality stone bench and modern appliances.
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1930S ORIGINAL STYLE TIMBER VILLA
6 Scott Court 2A1B 2C
Privately positioned on Preshaw Street just 1km from the shops this 1930s timber villa has great original style. The home features a verandah entry, 2 double bedrooms, timber floors, lounge room with gas heating, separate kitchen with gas and wood stove cookers, bathroom and studio/sun room. The grounds include Crepe Myrtles, Lemon, Plum and shade trees, a pavement driveway/ parking area, and a studio/workshop space. Ready to enjoy and ripe for further creation, this fantastic original home has been enjoyed by its current owner for 24 years – imagine what you could do with it?!
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LIVE COURT SIDE AND POOL SIDE WITH RURAL VISTAS IN TOWN!
4A2B 5C
Positioned on over 3/4 acre - 3,380m2 (0.83 Acre) with town services and rural vistas, this wonderful home and grounds offers so much space in a great location.The Brick Veneer home includes a double garage, alfresco verandah-outdoor area, fenced in-ground pool bordered by gardens, 4 bedrooms with robes, main and ensuite bathrooms, 2 generous living areas and a central kitchen with timber cupboards, modern appliances and a dishwasher. The home has large windows, ceiling fans and ducted cooling. Outdoors there is much room to play, grow and enjoy the serenity plus there is a double carport (7.5mx9m) and a double garage-workshop (7.5mx9m).
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Narelle Waller Director
2A1B
Positioned on Morris Street behind a pretty hedge and established treed setting, this 1800s miner’s cottage has an outlook towards the historic Steam Train line and is located just 1.3km from the village hub of town. The unrenovated cottage comprises 3 bedrooms, a lounge room with fireplace, farmhouse kitchen with wood stove, lining board dado and ceiling. There is a detached studio-games room, single garage, town services and a deep 1 acre of grounds that offer a world of possibilities from gardens to development STCA. This cottage is perfect for a project and ready for a discerning renovator.
Castlemaine
92 Duke Street
$305,000
18 Morris Street
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167 Barker Street, Castlemaine (03) 5470 5811 30A Main Street, Maldon (03) 5475 1055
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KN254834
INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT
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Get away every day Positioned on over half an acre in Baringhup village, with tall gum trees, bird-life and a lovely community, this cared-for home offers a great lifestyle a short stroll from the Loddon River and the Lake Cairn Curran reserve where parklands and facilities await. The home features three bedrooms, long decked front and rear verandahs, a large lounge/ dining room with wood fire and air conditioning, separate kitchen/meals and separate bathroom. The grounds are level and feature tall gum trees, a double carport plus a garage/workshop and a separate caravan port. Positioned on the corner of Burke Street and Albert Street, the property has 87,500 litres of tank water storage and is fastidiously maintained.
AMAZING WEEKEND RETREAT FOR SALE $950,000 462 JAMES LANE, TRENTHAM EAST
8.09* hectares
Self-contained Weekend bungalow 2 lifestyle retreat bed, 1 bath
Trentham 8kms* Daylesford 28kms*
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Travis Hurst 0423 388 932 Ned Tansey 0492 892 101
KN255215
LIFESTYLE PROPERTY
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Imagine daily walks to the river from your fastidiously maintained, three bedroom property 2 Burke Street, Baringhup $398,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811
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Over-50s living in the Macedon Ranges. New homes now selling.
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A pandemic price boost The median house price in Victoria has recorded its largest increase since 2000, according to data from Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s quarterly Dec cember report, and much of it comes to upgrading after COVID-19 lockdown. In the Macedon Ranges alone, the median hou use price in December just gone was $815,000. That’s a quarterly change of 3.2 per cent and an annu ual increase of 9.2 per cent. In comparison, for the first time, metropolitan houses in Melbourne surpassed a median value of $900,000, jumping by 9.5 per cent from the Se eptember quarter to land at $941,000. According to REIV president Leah Calnan, with h most spending more time at home than ever throughout the year, families took the opportun nity coming out of lockdown to upgrade their home. “Regional Victoria saw traction in the market, recording its highest quarterly growth since 2003. Houses achieved a median price of $485,500, recording a 9.2 per cent increase from the September quarter, and d 7.5 per cent annual growth. While regional unit prices recorded a 3.5 per cent quarterly increase, they are now 10.3 per cent more valuable than theyy were 12 months ago,” Ms Calnan says. Following the lifting of intensive lockdowns in October, activity in the property sector returned in Victoria, with an n estimated 29,500 transactions in the December quarter. It was th he highest number of quarterly transactions in 2020, surpassing the March quarter at 27,500. Ms Calnan says the Victorian property market has remained remarkably resilient in 2020 despite dire market predictions at the onset of COVID-19. “Throughout the July and September quarters,, we received constant reports of low listings and activity. Once restrictions across the state eased, demand and buyer competition skyrock keted,” Ms Calnan says. “Certainly low interest rates and government incentives including stamp duty concessions and first home buyers grants added to buyer appetite for the December quarter, while volatility and uncertainty in the Australian equity market have secured property as a preferred investment option for Victorians.”
Buying or Selling? We offer fixed priced conveyancing. Kim Williams and Paula Bibby, licensed conveyancers are available on (03) 5407 0162 to talk you through the process, and handle the legal side of buying or selling a house.
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HomeBuilder the economic star The HomeBuilder scheme is driving economic recovery, according to freshly released data from Master Builders Australia. “It’s even more proof that a stronger building industry means a stronger economy,” Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia, says. “HomeBuilder has been the star in the federal government’s economic recovery plan since it was announced in June last year along with measures such as JobKeeper. “HomeBuilder has supported $18 billion in new home construction and $50 billion in economic activity across the wider economy. “The surge in new home construction being driven by HomeBuilder has averted the valley of death that was confronting residential builders and tradies due to the pandemic.
“Without HomeBuilder thousands of small builder and tradie businesses would have gone under and hundreds of thousands of jobs would have been lost.” Ms Wawn says there is no doubt that the federal government’s decisive action to implement HomeBuilder in the eye of the COVID storm saved the day for thousands of small builders and tradies, the people they employ and communities they support around the country. “The success of HomeBuilder also demonstrates that measures that support people to overcome the deposit gap is a game-changer in making homeownership available to more Australians,” she says. “The benefits of homeownership to individuals, families and the community can never be underestimated and the government also deserves credit for element of HomeBuilder’s success.”
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Bringing your dream to life Castlemaine local Brant Cutlack spends his working days building peoples’ dream homes. Brant and his Cutlack Builders team share the passion for creating homes with quality work that will last for years. They believe your home is a reflection of how you want your life to be and they take great care through all stages of their work to ensure the best possible results.
Over the years Cutlack Builders has found its niche in the building market, building custom, architecturally designed homes, most of which have a strong sustainable focus. “Many of my clients are building their second or third home, they know what they want and in many cases it’s the place they plan to retire. It’s a real privilege being entrusted to bring their vision to life,” Brant says. The team
has built an amazing variety of homes right across central Victoria from Riddells Creek to Lyonsville and Vaughan to Newbridge and just about everywhere in between. “We seem to do a lot of rural builds, with sustainable features,” he says. Cutlack Builders is a member of the Housing Industry Association, Master Builders and is a Registered Building Practitioner.
Call Brant - Ph 0400 955 462 info@cutlackbuilders.com.au
www.cutlackbuilders.com.au
KN255192
CDB–U52564
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Looking for an investment? With the option of not just one but two tenancies, this property really does stack up as an excellent opportunity for the savvy investor. Currently a dwelling and annex that houses the Campbells Creek post office, the property has the option to have two tenancies. The home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms with an open plan living and dining room that has access to two outdoor decked areas and is currently rented at $360 per week, with the annex housing the post office and a current rental of $300 per week. The home is very well maintained, the bedrooms are all generously sized and there is ducted gas heating throughout and split system
cooling. Recent improvements include internal painting, an updated ensuite bathroom, the addition of a 10kw solar system and new carpet. The substantial garage has one dedicated space for the occupant of the house and the remaining space forms part of the post office lease for the storage of goods and equipment and parcel and mail sorting. There is the option to purchase both the house and business with the business currently being sold separately. For further information regarding the business visit www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/campbells-creekvic-3451-2016534791 or contact the selling agent.
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NEW LISTING
FAMILY HOME WITH PLENTY OF CHARACTER • Approx 1510m2 block with outdoor entertainment area • Bull nose front & side verandah, French doors lead into living area
• All bedrooms have built-in robes with ceiling fans • 2 split systems, gas log heater, evap cooling, 5kW solar panels
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142 Gillies Street
Agent: Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512
$290,000 - $300,000
A3B1C3 ‘LONG KNOLL’ 30 ACRES WITH STONE BUILT HOME
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• Stone built home & sep studio, alfresco area & spectacular views • Two dams, seasonal creek, raised vegetable plots & shedding • Off grid solar powered with battery storage & 53,000 litre RW storage
Three-bedroom, two-bathroom home and a post office with options 139 Main Road, Campbells Creek $580,000 Bendigo Property Plus Di Selwood 5447 4088 / 0488 148 358
• Preserved by a Trust for Nature covenant Inspect: CONTACT AGENT
297 White Gum Road
Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358
$919,000
A3B1C2
Nathan Diss 0448 010 057
Di Selwood 0488 148 358
Kaylene Disher 0431 039 512
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KN255131
BARKERS CREEK
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Stylish and locally built
Situated just a four-minute drive to Castlemaine township, this stylish unit features two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and a modern kitchen overlooking open plan dining/ living area. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, ample storage, large walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar. Split system air conditioner provides yearround comfort. Quality fittings, carpet in bedrooms and timber floorboards also feature. Outdoors finds a small private courtyard that is very easy to maintain. Glass sliding doors open from the open plan living area and master bedroom onto the outside decking. There is a double garage with European laundry. This home was constructed by a trusted and reputable local builder.
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Two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms 2/5a Gainsborough Street, Castlemaine $549,000 Keogh Real Estate 5472 1248
www.keoghrealestate.com 21 HARGRAVES STREET CASTLEMAINE M: 0400 221 248 P: 5472 1248
13 ELEANOR DRIVE, CAMPBELLS CREEK $675,000 EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME SET ON 2000M2
• A great size property for a family to enjoy! This quality home is set on 2000m2 (approx) in a quiet location with plenty of room for pony, potential pool or shedding. Comprising of a master with ensuite, three further bedrooms with built-in robes, loungeroom, kitchen, dining, family bathroom and laundry. The kitchen features a gas cooktop, breakfast bar, electric wall-oven, dishwasher, ample storage and bench space. The front entrance ajoins the large loungeroom which has glass sliding doors that open out to the rear undercover patio area - perfect for hosting summer BBQ’s and entertaining family and friends. Brand new carpets have been installed. Ducted heating and evaporative cooling provide year-round comfort. This property has been well-cared for, established gardens and lawns are neat and well-maintained. There is a front verandah, double carport and small garden shed. The property has solar, tank for garden use and is connected to all town services. Potential for subdivision (S.T.C.A). Situated just a 5 minute drive to the Castlemaine CBD and train station for those commuting to Bendigo or Melbourne. Inspection by appointment please.
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• A very versatile property on 3 acres with substantial infrastructure and potential for multiple uses ranging from mechanic or earth moving contractor (S.T.C.A), car collector, hobby farming or simply your own private lifestyle retreat. Two huge sheds with concrete floors and three phase power plus office, kitchen and bathroom facilities. This property provides excellent business exposure with three street frontages including the Pyrenees Hwy. The main dwelling comprises of five bedrooms, kitchen, two loungerooms, three bathrooms, study and laundry. There is a separate two-bedroom granny flat with a kitchen, living area and bathroom for extra accommodation. Outdoor entertaining area, in-ground swimming pool, mans cave and theatre room are also there to enjoy. There are two fenced paddocks with shelters for stock. Located just 4 minutes’ drive to Castlemaine town centre. Town water connected. Opportunities such as these are very limited, and this site showcases a prominent position with exceptional potential!
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Italian origin with an Australian twist With the Macedon Ranges and Kyneton in particular touted as a foodie destination, it s hard to believe there could be gaps left in dining choices. Plant-based dining is around but has been a little thin on the ground. Olivia s Pantry in Kyneton has now well and truly filled that gap in the town s dining scene. Owned for about 13 months by plant-based life enthusiasts Valentina, who hails from Naples, and her partner, pastry chef Andrea who is from Venice, the café offers just about everything you could wish for from savoury and hearty to sweet treats with a coffee. It s all a highly delicious mix of Italian food with an Australian twist. The good news is that they welcome everyone, nobody need feel out of place at Olivia s. We re not just for vegetarians or vegans, we re for any kind of person, Valentina says. We find that people are quite open-minded and willing to try new things.
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As well as being plant-based, Olivia s Pantry can take care of customer s dietary requirement such as those with gluten-free needs. And they certainly know exactly what they are offering each diner. The couple take great pride in presenting their café s menu to customers, which features nearly everything house made. Around 95 per cent of what we sell is made on the premises, Valentina says. And with the warm weather finally making an appearance in this part of the world, thoughts of Italian food might go hand in hand with thoughts of dining out of doors. This is exactly what you can do at Olivia s Panty, which has a rather secret but relaxing and comfortable alfresco dining area. Just ask and you can enjoy it any time when you visit. Meanwhile, Andrea is happy to share one of his favourite recipes. Either make it at home or enjoy it along with other specialities when you dine at Olivia s Pantry.
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(Italian almond biscotti) The Italian answer to cookies, these twice-baked almond biscotti (litterally biscotti which in Italian means twice baked ) are extra crunchy. In Italy, cantucci are traditionally dunked in vin santo or saint wine as it s a delicious sweet dessert wine, but they are also perfect for dunking in coffee or tea. Ingredients 160gm raw sugar 70gm almond milk 240gm plain flour Zest of one lemon 3/4 tsp baking powder 25gm margarine 60gm unpeeled roasted almonds Method Mix milk and sugar then set them aside. Combine flour, lemon zest, baking pow-
der and margarine in a food processor for a few seconds then add the milk and sugar, mix and blitz them for a few more seconds. Pour the mix into a bowl and fold in the almonds. Line some baking paper on a tray then shape the mix into 4cm thick logs to the length of your tray. Brush the logs with water and sprinkle some sugar on top. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes after which you will take the tray out of the oven and cut the logs in 1cm thick slices. Flip them with the inside facing up and bake them further at 100 degrees Celsius until the first side is dry then flip them again and do the same for the bottom side.
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WE HAVE RE-OPENED TO DINE IN. Open: Monday - Saturday 11am - 8.30pm Sunday 11am-3pm, Closed Tuesday Description: Authentic organic Yum Cha, stirfry & curry dishes with a contemporary twist. We use free range meat and some organic produce. Offering vegan & gluten free options.
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(3 points) 5. Hepburn Shire Council’s chief executive officer Evan King resigned to take up the role of CEO at which other council?
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S. Smith, Kyneton There is a need for an investigation into Kyneton land development and its impact on traffic movement within the town centre. In recent years, the installation of education, sports, aged and childcare facilities on Edgecombe, Market and Victoria Streets has seen a large increase in traffic per school week. Vehicles accessing Victoria Street are now greater in number and size (e.g. diesel vans and trucks with up to five axles and a gross combined mass of 3.5 to 7 tonnes). One only has to walk along the footpath between Market and Beauchamp Streets to see that Victoria Street's roadway is not a sustainable build for current use. It has a low-grade surface, narrowed by on road parking, with soft, uncurbed edges beside stormwater ditches on the western edge. There is also the issue of only one 50km/h sign, which leads to motorist breaching the town speed limit; especially outside of school hours. Ambient sound on Victoria Street has become unbearable. Fact: trucks emit considerably higher sound levels at all speeds compared to typical cars. They contribute to the overall sound emissions from tires rolling on the roadway with the constant hum of their engines pitching upwards on turning point acceleration at the intersections of Orr, Sturt, Yaldwyn East, Bowen and Market Streets. Macedon Ranges Shire Council needs to seriously consider the negative effect that traffic vibrations have on residents' health. Speed signs of up to 40km/h have been installed at points non-adjacent to schools on Epping and Ebden Streets, thereby reducing vehicle noise and risk of accidents. Setting the same speed limit on Victoria Street could help rectify over-development of public amenities and traffic impact on on a confined area within the town centre.
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The Kyneton township already offers and supports three service stations/fast-food outlets, with the expansive Carlsruhe truck-stop roadhouse, a mere 5km down the highway, already existing for Calder Freeway travellers. It would seem we are more than well-appointed in this regard. Overdevelopment much? And, in fact, here's a thought: is it too much of a stretch to suggest that council consider providing support and an update for the illfrequented - dare we say failing? - Carlsruhe commercial site instead of launching an expensive, unneeded, new development? It seems other Macedon Ranges townships and communities can successfully oppose and reject the commercial hegemony of corporate franchises. So can Kyneton. One trusts, of course, that Kyneton - ever the seeming 'commercial hub' of the Macedon Ranges - has not ultimately become the proposed 'sacrificial lamb' to the profits of commercial interests. The apparently muchdesired, rural 'village' ambience of Kyneton's mountain/woodland neighbours might, consequently, be retained and preserved while still allowing the almighty dollar to be diligently chased by those who would most benefit. Just saying. That's the thought. Now here's an image: the Piper Street 'Historic Kyneton' mural, so widely blazoned on various MR websites to promote Kyneton's worthy and long-held credentials of historic character, artisan crafts, gourmet foods, is fading graciously with time. Its demise, however, ironically pales into further insignificance when the local spirit it conveys is so conveniently and cavalierly ignored. Alas, the contradictions that become evident when commercial interests begin to flurry. And, yes, my objection to council is lodged.
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Creeping city sprawl Adele Mapperson and Jenny Hayes, Kyneton We call upon Macedon Ranges Shire Council to strongly oppose the plans to build another service station and fast food outlets at the corner of Edgecombe Road and Pipers Creek Road, and in so doing actively support small business, cafes and restaurants bringing tourism, life and particular colour to our town, supporting our local economy rather than the pockets of large-scale conglomerates in major capital cities and overseas. We call upon the council to help build the character of our town, rather than helping it become submerged in the creeping of a city sprawl that has no particular feature other than an homogenous grey sameness. We call upon the council to allow the stories of our very early past, of our first nation ancestors, to speak aloud and help sustain us with their Spirit embedded in a place of gathering at this site, rather than concreting it over with car parks that speak to no one. As an entrance to our town, what an ideal place for people to gather in community, on a land hallowed by such meetings in the past. We call upon the council to above all play its part in the care and sustainability of our land and environment; to help limit the destruction of native grasses, vegetation, small creeks and their creatures, to help green the earth rather than add to its pollution with traffic, fumes, unwanted rubbish that in the end bring destruction rather than life.
Positive progress S Jarvis, Kyneton I have lived and worked in this shire for over 30 years and it's always the same! People complaining about progress and change. Kyneton is a growing and thriving community. I live within one kilometre of the proposed roadhouse and Maccas development on Edgecombe Road and have no issue. I have confidence in the process and believe that permits would not have been issued if the roads could not cater for traffic on and off the freeway, and being in a commercial zone there are already many trucks easily making their way through safely each day. I don't see how this development would have a negative effect on Kyneton itself as freeway traffic can easily enter and exit without driving through the town. If anything only positives for those curious to come and spend some time and money in our town who would usually just drive by. The local people I have spoken to have been positive and even excited to have new options in our area. Not to mention the job opportunities that would be available.
Disharmony and dysfunction Mandy Baker, shelter volunteer, Mount Alexander Animal Welfare Thank you to Yvette Berkeley ('Please reconsider', Opinions, January 13) and Hans Paas ('Take the plunge', Opinions, January 20) for urging the Mount Alexander Animal Welfare committee to again reconsider accepting the $91,385 community vet clinic grant. It seems an incredible opportunity for our community and one that should be embraced by the MAAW committee, not rejected for the second time. The reasons stated in MAAW's advertisement for refusing the grant are vague at best and the detailed feasibility report must now be released, as stated by John Carruthers and James Mack ('A path forward', Opinions, January 20). To appear to rely upon an ABC news report about a possible future shortage of vets, instead of the advice of the local vet who already holds the shelter veterinary contract and fully supports the community
vet proposal, is astonishing. To use the excuse of a possible shortage of funds is questionable when less important, non-urgent, major expenditure is planned and significant, undisclosed sums are already being spent by the committee on hiring various professionals in Bendigo (Legal, HR, accounting and IT). To imply that the shelter will benefit from planned improvements or the hiring of staff, and talk of a positive culture, is quite disingenuous when recent committee decisions adversely impacting the shelter have led to the resignations of nine long-term shelter volunteers. Morale at the shelter has been all but destroyed. The committee has initiated a sixmonth trial of its own alternative veterinary assistance plan, 'MAAW Helping Paws', where individuals facing financial hardship are assisted with veterinary expenses. Far fewer animals and people will be assisted by it in comparison to a community vet clinic. Where is the report for this project's viability? The unwillingness of the committee to listen to its member base and the community on many issues has led to the current disharmony within the organisation. As a volunteer at our local shelter for 13 years, I implore all animal lovers in our community to urgently become a MAAW member ($10, online) and vote in the coming AGM for candidates who will put animal welfare, organisational transparency and the future of our local shelter first.
Beyond our reach The Mount Alexander Animal Welfare Committee Here are the reasons why the committee of Mount Alexander Animal Welfare is unable to reverse its decision regarding the proposed government grant for the establishment of a community veterinary clinic at the animal shelter: 1) The grant of $90,000 is designated for the building construction of the clinic only. Costs for vet wages, nurse wages, additional managers' wages, overheads, materials, medicines and additional equipment would have to be raised independently, placing an impossible strain on the resources of the organisation. These running costs are not to be covered by the grant. 2) The core business of MAAW is the animal shelter and council pound. Our first priority is to provide these services. It was never the intention of the organisation to include a vet clinic within the shelter, as it would be beyond our expertise and financial reach. 3) Dr Yvette Berkeley's letter ('Please reconsider', Opinions, January 12) suggests that the clinic would be 'heavily subsidised' for ongoing vet care. This is inaccurate. General vet care beyond desexing, microchipping, dental, and removal of small lumps would have to be referred on to regular or specialist vet clinics at the expense of the pet-owner. Emergency vet care is not included. The suggested clinic service mentioned by Ms Berkeley is considerably greater than anything MAAW could provide. 4) The letter suggests that the clinic would provide wildlife support and frontline animal support in the event of natural disasters. Such support was never within the scope of the proposed grant. To suggest otherwise is to be grossly misleading. 5) The letter states that MAAW is 'in a unique position to utilise' the grant as MAAW 'already has the necessary infrastructure'. However, this is definitely not the case. To establish a community vet clinic within MAAW would require significant annual and ongoing funding. The fact is that establishing a community vet clinic at MAAW would impact the current and future viability of the whole organisation. 6) To accept this 'capital works only' vet clinic funding would not be in the interests of MAAW. Hence, the committee will not reverse its decision.
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Nordic pole walking is back
Nordic pole walking groups have returned to Castlemaine by popular demand. Despite groups stopping and starting throughout 2020, previous participants were very pleased with them and found the volunteer facilitators excellent. Graham Bradshaw is a participant who enjoys the physical activity as well as the social aspect of his nordic pole walking group. “It made me get out and exercise with a wonderful group of people,” Graham says. “I’ve previously walked with trekking poles, but nordic poles are a new skill to me. I am in the process of buying my own poles so I can continue.” Another participant, Peter, describes the volunteer instructors as “informative, enthusiastic and happy souls”. “I felt out of my depth at first, but they provided a good environment to learn. At first, I could only do one lap of the Botanical Gardens, but now I can do two laps,” Peter says. “The most amazing thing for me was that this course is free.” Weekly one-hour introduction groups will begin in Castlemaine on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings in early February. This project is a CHIRP Community Health and Castlemaine Community House partnership. For further information or to book, call CHIRP Community Health on 5479 1000. Bookings are essential as groups will be purposely kept small to maximise participant safety.
Do a pathology check People in Victoria now have the option of choosing a private pathology provider who will securely upload their results to their My Health Record so they can be accessed whenever needed. Dr Andrew Carter, pathologist and chief medical officer for SDS Pathology, said reports were now uploaded to patients’ My Health Records when they had a test at a Dorevitch Pathology Collection Centre in Victoria. Tests conducted by Genomic Diagnostics on behalf of Dorevitch and Abbott will also be uploaded. “Over the coming month tests conducted for hospital patients by Dorevitch Pathology will be uploaded to My Health Record. Patients can also bring in a request form and we will share their reports with My Health Record,” he said. There are 460 Dorevitch Pathology collection centres in Victoria and southern NSW. Amanda Cattermole, chief executive officer of the Australian Digital Health Agency, welcomed the connection of Dorevitch Pathology and Abbott Pathology to the
My Health Record system. “There are already more than 68 million pathology reports uploaded to the My Health Record system where they are safely and securely available for healthcare providers and patients to access them, and in October alone patients looked at nearly 180,000 of these pathology reports,” she said. “At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and facing social distancing requirements and lockdowns, the pathology sector saw a 40 per cent drop in testing with more than 60,000 Australians a day not getting tests vital to their healthcare. “These drops in engagement could have serious risks for people’s long-term health. While pathology tests numbers are returning to pre-pandemic levels, people who missed tests are encouraged to see their GP.”
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New Aged Care’s owners (Dr Alison Killoh, Dr Dennis Wong, Kellie Tobias and Deborah Stidwell) are passionate about delivering ethical and comprehensive services by caring well-trained staff. The community is entitled to quality medical services, home care and residential care. New Aged Care can help you through this whole journey. Working collaboratively with your own GP and specialists; their goal is to complement, not compete with other health services. “With you all the Way” Planning now, will avoid long wait times to access services when the unexpected happens.
Their aim is to have you live well, in your home for as long as you wish. Many families with ageing and ailing relatives at home find they simply just need some help to provide for the care needs for their loved ones. New Aged Care is steadily growing and expanding services within the Macedon Ranges, Castlemaine, Sunbury and Bendigo areas, creating local employment opportunities. Whatever your needs, their specialised staff are available to help you plan the care and services you deserve. Contact New Aged Care to start your journey, this advice is a free service. Phone 5427 2002.
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(enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) kits are not specific and can cross react with each other. The kit we have developed has an accuracy rate of 80-83 per cent.” The researchers say serum mBDNF levels less than 12.4 ng/ml could be used as a cut off point to diagnose depression and bipolar disorder. “This could be an objective biomarker in addition to a clinical assessment by a doctor,” Prof Zhou says. “Growing evidence indicates that inflammation in brain cells is linked with depressive behaviours and proBDNF seems to activate the immune system. Therefore, we must separate it from mature BDNF to get an accurate reading. “Interestingly, our recent studies in animals showed that proBDNF injected in both the brain and muscle can directly trigger depressive behaviours,” Prof Zhou says. The next step is to examine whether imbalances between proBDNF and mature BDNF can be restored in electric convulsion therapy. This project will be led by UniSA Associate Professor Larisa Bobrovskaya in collaboration with University of Adelaide psychiatrists Associate Professor Dennis Liu and Dr Oliver Schubert. “Mood disorders affect millions of people worldwide. However, about one third of people with depression and bipolar disorder are resistant to antidepressants or alternative therapies. The reasons are not understood but it could have something to do with the imbalances between the different forms of BDNF, which we hope to investigate next,” Prof Zhou says.
The world’s first test to accurately predict mood disorders in people, based on the levels of a specific protein found in the brain, has been developed by University of South Australia scientists. Links between low levels of mature brain-derived neurotrophic factor and depression are well known but, until now, it hasn’t been possible to distinguish between the three forms of the BDNF protein in blood samples. The mature form promotes the growth of neurons and protects the brain, but the other two BDNF forms - its precursor and the prodomain of BDNF - bind to different receptors, causing nerve degeneration and inflammation. An assay kit developed by researchers from UniSA can now precisely distinguish between these proteins, unlike other commercial kits in the market. The finding, in collaboration with the University of Adelaide and Kunming Medical University in China, has been published in a new paper in the Journal of Psychiatric Research led by UniSA PhD student Liying Lin. UniSA Professor Xin-Fu Zhou, one of the researchers, says there is strong evidence to suggest that psychological stress decreases mBDNF and a lack of mBDNF causes depression. In a study of 215 people in China, including 90 patients with clinical depression and 15 with bipolar disorder, researchers found clear links with low levels of mBDNF in their blood. The more severe the depression, the lower the mBDNF level. Mature BDNF levels in patients not on antidepressants was also lower than patients treated with antidepressants. Surprisingly, there was no difference in mBDNF levels between 14 people with a history of suicide attempts and the control group of 96 people. No significant gender differences were found. “As mature BDNF and proBDNF have different biological activities, working in opposition to each other, it is essential that we can distinguish between these two proteins and detect changes in their levels,” Prof Zhou says. “The existing commercial BDNF ELISA
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Schools’ mental health support An additional 15 primary schools will join the Mental Health in Primary Schools pilot - a partnership with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the state’s education department. The pilot, which began this year in 10 schools, provides evidence-based training and resources to support school staff to better understand and respond to mental health problems affecting primary school students. Participating schools can employ a mental health and wellbeing coordinator with teaching qualifications. This new role will complement and build on existing school approaches to social and emotional learning and mental health. Schools are also being supported to build strong connections with local health services so students and families are getting the support they need. The expansion of the pilot is part of a $28.5 million package of mental health initiatives announced in August to help make sure students can work through any mental health challenges they face due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Your late New Year resolution? Here’s a New Year resolution for you if you have been slack about getting one together - follow the new guidelines released by the National Health and Medical Research Council on amounts of alcohol allowed each day. The new guidelines are supported by The Alcohol and Drug Foundation as it is believed they reduce the risk of alcohol harm to a person and therefore improve health. Built on the latest evidence, the guidelines recommend: * To reduce the risk of serious long-term health impacts like cancer, healthy men and women have no more than 10 standard drinks a week. * Healthy men and women should have no more than four standard drinks in one day to reduce their risk of injury. * Anyone under the age of 18 should not drink any alcohol to help prevent injury and other harms to their health. * Women who are planning a pregnancy, are pregnant or breastfeeding should not drink alcohol, as it’s safest for the health of their baby. “It’s been over a decade since the alcohol guidelines have been updated. The new guidelines reflect the most up to date evidence on the health impacts of alcohol, which have evolved considerably,” explained Alcohol and Drug Foundation CEO, Dr Erin Lalor. “The evidence is clear. The less you drink, the lower your risk of harms such
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The Kyneton Marist Brothers Old Boys Association has been holding an annual reunion each January since formation in August 1947, but COVID restrictions have caused a revamp. Generally, the reunion encompasses the annual general meeting and election of a new committee of management, together with a family luncheon and entertainment. Due to the uncertainty around enclosed gatherings, it has been decided that the reunion and associated celebratory Mass will be postponed. Regulations require that an annual meeting must be held before June of the year after the association's financial year ends. The committee has scheduled an executive meeting for 12 May 12 and plans to hold the AGM at the same time. The Annual Requiem Mass for deceased Old Boys will be arranged in conjunction with Father Declan, and the prevailing social distancing regulations.
New committee for camera club
Castlemaine Camera Club has a new committee following its AGM that took place last week after being delayed by COVID-19. The club's new committee consists returning secretary and treasurer Barb Guerin, Pam Connell, Harley Parker, John Newman, Nick Hutton and Mike Forsyth. "John Ellis, editor of Chewton Chat has stepped down from the president's role after a few years of admirable service," said Mike Forsyth, now in the role of club publicity officer. "Because of last year's COVID-19 situation most of the activity was conducted at Zoom meetings for voting on monthly challenges followed by discussions of the photographs. "Also, our Facebook page - Castlemaine Camera Club Members - is for members' participation, and can also be viewed by the public but not for comments and interactions. "There is also a club Flickr site where albums of our activities can be viewed. "Because of COVID-19, it is advised prospective members are at ease with the internet and computers and of course, their cameras, as these are our basic means of contact," Mike said. "Meetings and events are usually held on the first and third Tuesday of the month. "Events are being planned such as an excursion to the Mount Macedon and Hanging Rock. This one might start at dawn in the autumn to capture mists and mellow fruitfulness." Mike says the club's next meeting is on February 2 and may be held at an open air venue such as Castlemaine Botanical Gardens rotunda. "February's challenge is 'wide open spaces'," he says. Continuing on as a keen member of
Castlemaine Camera Club’s, keen local photographer John Ellis. the club, John Ellis said Zoom and Flickr worked "wonderfully well" for the club through the impacts of the pandemic last year. "It was - forced on us but the possibilities presented were eye-opening ," John said "Hopefully these will be be part of future CCC programs. The images produced through the year were great and in many cases, outstanding." Mike said the club currently has about 20 financial members and those interested in joining should contact club secretary Barb Guerin at castlemainecameraclub@ gmail.com.
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The Castlemaine Camera Club members produce some beautiful images. This one, titled Reflections - Malmsbury Lake was captured by club member Harley Parker.
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There are alternatives Jayne Guilmartin, South Gisborne I want to clarify the varied opinions directed at my earlier letter (Commitment to what?', Opinions, January 12). The Western Water tower proposed to be erected on Mount Gisborne will NOT help with phone or NBN coverage. This was made very clear at the Council Submitters Meeting on January 13 that Telstra, NBN nor any other Telco were not part of the application. We have lived in South Gisborne for more than 35 years and have two children now in their early 20s so have lived and survived schooling etc. with the best internet speed of 2.5Mpbs and paying an arm and a leg for the privilege. What is often forgotten is the varied topography of Gisborne and surrounds. Gisborne 'village' is located in a valley. So simply putting a tower/s on all the highest spots is not going to solve the connectivity problems. I have been told by varying 'experts' (including Telstra and NBN) that there are recognised blackspots due to the topography that will never be serviced other than by satellite. We now have a line speed averaging 23Mpbs. This is thanks to NBN satellite and we are paying significantly less for a whole lot more data. Why we were paying for mobile internet for all those years is another story. A recently outgoing councillor researched the blackspots when a proposed Optus customers' only tower in Couangalt Road was up for consideration. It showed that this tower would not solve the South Gisborne problem. Mount Gisborne is one of the most intact
remnants of scoria cone woodland within Victoria and it supports vegetation that is rare, localised and identified as the only site of its type within the Port Phillip and Westernport catchment. It is home to a nationally listed endangered flax. Why do we live here? For the lifestyle the area gives us. Gisborne is not a suburban area with all the so called conveniences and neither should it be. There are things worth protecting and Mount Gisborne is one. There are alternatives and it is (again) time to work at protecting what is left before it is all gone.
Disappointing TW Bird, Lancefield It was very disappointing to see that no Macedon Ranges resident cared enough to write to Opinions (January 19) to support the Midland Express' article ('Council staff critical', January 12) about the treatment of MRSC past and present employees. These employees were not the former CEO's employees and nor are they the current administration's. They are our (the ratepayers) employees. We expect them to work for our benefit and in return we pay their wages. Anyone who remains idle knowing that people are being treated in a way he or she wouldn't accept is just as guilty as those who are dishing out the treatment. On the subject of the former CEO's departure, a question to the mayor Jennifer Anderson and the Nevins administration. What were the circumstances surrounding that departure and did she receive payment (from my rates) for the fourth year of her contract that she did not fulfill?
Hepburn appoints interim CEO
Hepburn Shire Council's director of community and corporate services Bradley Thomas has been appointed to the role of interim CEO. The appointment comes as the council begins a recruitment campaign to fill the permanent role following the recent resignation of Evan King. Mr King will take on the role of CEO at the City of Ballarat. Hepburn mayor Cr Lesley Hewitt said Mr Thomas had shown great leadership in his role as a director, but also as Acting CEO at various times over the past two years. "Bradley has over 12 years' experience in local government and has the skills and knowledge to successfully lead the organisation," Hewitt said. "He has worked at both the City of Greater Bendigo and Mount Alexander Shire Council in leadership roles. Bradley is currently the president of FinPro, the peak body of Victorian Local Government Finance Professionals, further evidence of the high regard in which he is held in the field."
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The wrong location Grant Roff, Castlemaine David Williamson ('Competition and jobs', Opinions, January 5) avoids the most serious concerns Castlemaine residents have about the proposed new supermarket in Forest Street. Most residents would either accept or welcome a new supermarket in Castlemaine - the problem is where it will be located. The proposed site is on a difficult bend and opposite a school. There are also environmental concerns regarding its location to Forest Creek. I live in Montgomery Street, which is east of the proposed site, and am aware of the current difficulty of the corner while entering town. It is the site of a recent traffic death. The increase in traffic density, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times will increase congestion. Traffic turning across Forest Street to the proposed car park and delivery trucks doing the same thing if they enter town from the Midland Highway will likewise increase congestion and add to the risk of school children attempting to cross the road. Increased traffic along the Pyrenees Highway, particularly truck traffic, will degrade the amenity of Chewton residents and encourage residents on the east side of town to find alternative routes including Railway Parade, Andrew Street and even Happy Valley Road, none of which are suitable for an increased traffic flow. I spent eight years editing the RACV magazine, Royalauto, and was also the editor of VicRoads magazine while it was in print form and find it impossible to imagine that the proposed traffic plan would get approval from either organisation. It's simply the wrong location with too
large a risk factor for the community to be viable. There is little argument that a new supermarket would be welcome - it just needs to be in a different location.
Exorbitant spend Tony Bell, Castlemaine Congratulations Mount Alexander Shire Council, you have really excelled this time in proving how you can quite easily waste ratepayers' money with no boundaries. I'm referring to the bridge decks on Fryers Road, Campbells Creek. When this issue came up in around 2016 when I was a councillor, we were told that these bridges were in need of replacement. I questioned this vigorously along with then Cr Chris Cole. There was nothing wrong with those bridge decks then, and nothing wrong with them now that maintenance would not fix. I still have a copy of what is 'The Moloney Report' from 2014 stating that these two decks at the least could do with $7000 worth of work between them. At worst, replacement value of both decks of $156,603. Now we are replacing them for a sum of $805,000. While the sealing of Eleanor Drive is included in this price (I estimate $200,000) that makes the two Fryers Road bridges around the $600,000 mark. Please show us ratepayers justification for the exorbitant spend. We have Gaulton Street bridge (Sherriffs Bridge) that carries far more traffic and pedestrians and is an accident waiting to happen. We have the Vaughan Springs bridge shut for many years and dividing the town, but that doesn't seem important any more. Once again, you are failing us ratepayers. At least you're consistent in that field; for all the wrong reasons.
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Hepburn Together launched Hepburn Shire Council has launched 'Hepburn Together', a new major strategic planning project which will develop a 10-year vision for Hepburn Shire. Mayor Cr Lesley Hewitt said the project would also develop a four-year Council Plan, 10-year Financial Plan and Asset Plans, as well as the new Community Engagement Policy. "This project will build a comprehensive understanding of what our community wants its aspirations, strengths, ideas, priorities and challenges," Cr Hewitt said. Hepburn Shire Council has developed a new engagement website - participate.hepburn.vic.gov.au - where all the information the community needs will be accessible. Cr Hewitt said the new engagement website had a project overview, timelines for when the community would be involved, background information on all aspects of the project and as the project developed, it would be where the community could find surveys, event details and more.
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On 18th January 2021 at Castlemaine, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of Jack (dec), mother of John, Trevor, Kelvin and Jennifer, mother in law of Louella, Bernadette and Linda. Grandma of Rachelle and Brett, Ben and Jackie, Sam (dec), Josh and Haidee, Jacqueline, Matthew and Kim, Tim, Samantha and Nathan and Great Grandma to 10. A Service of Thanksgiving for Dorothy’s life will be held in Christ Church Anglican Church, Corner Mostyn and Kennedy Streets, Castlemaine TOMORROW (Wednesday) at 11.00am. A private cremation will follow.
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PARNCUTT (nee Robins), Lorna Peacefully at Bupa Barrabool on 22nd January 2021, aged 93 years. Loved and loving wife of Geoff (dec). Dearly loved mother of Julie, Robyn, Jan, Sharon and Ann Maree. Well respected mother-in-law of Richard, Ian and John. Treasured Nanny of Justin, Kellie and Marissa; Emily and Josh; Ben and Jarrod; Bridey and Courtney; Joel and Kyle. Fun loving Great Nanny to her adored great grandchildren. Another flower in heaven’s garden.
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MOLONEY — Denis (Dinny). 26-1-1996 A wonderful father gone to rest, For all of us he did his best, His love was great, his heart was kind, A better father no-one could find. Thanks for watching over the boys. — Love, Denise, Darryl, Mitchell, Taylor and Morgan. xxxxx KN255256/J
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Kyneton bowlersÂ’ sigh of relief Bill West
Beaten by 45 shots by the bottom side seven days previously, Gisborne pennant bowlers bounced back to scare the pants off reigning premier Kyneton on Saturday. In a contest which ebbed and flowed, Kyneton players breathed a collective sigh of relief to scrape home by two shots (60-58) despite losing two of the three rinks. Andy Macdonald's crew was able to defeat Peter Williams 25-18 and that proved to be the difference; good efforts by the Gisborne brigade to go so close; thirdplaced Lancefield excelled with an all fours up 27-shot victory over fifth placed Romsey, which had reason to think a win was in the offering after very narrow losses to the top two sides in the previous two outings. Third-placed Lancefield has now won convincingly over Kyneton Golf and Romsey in the past two weeks, and has sights set on the double chance. In the remaining match Kyneton Golf gained maximum points at home to bottom side Diggers Rest, avenging the shock loss of the season prior to Christmas.
TWO BIG GAMES There are two really big Central Highlands first division games this Saturday, with Romsey going to Gisborne knowing a loss probably means the end of final four hopes, and Kyneton being at home to Kyneton Golf, with the winner taking over top spot. Lancefield is expected to win at home to the 'Diggers' on current form. Current ladder: Kyneton Golf 106, Kyneton 104, Lancefield 96, Gisborne 49, Romsey 49, Diggers Rest 33. In division two, a brilliant last end up-shot by Kyneton Golf's Peter 'Bullant' Williams against Lancefield ensured the Golf brigade took over top spot from Trentham. At home, Trentham edged out arch rivals Woodend by eight shots with Marcello Matricardi's four in clinical touch. Gisborne is now in third spot, with an ominious plus being the reappearance of long-time skipper Graham Quaife (Who said he had retired!). In division three Ray Tadd's four had a remarkable 5510 margin as top side Woodend accounted for Gisborne2 by 52 shots despite dropping a rink. Scores in all matches were: DIV.I: Gisborne 58 lost to Kyneton 60. A. Higgins 22 d
Pictured after their titanic battle are (from left) Ian Mathews, Mark Smoljo, Graeme Edwards and Glen Gascoyne. Photo: Bill West
P. Ryan 18, P. O'Farrell 19 d M. Smoljo 17, P. Williams 17 lost to A. Macdonald 25. Romsey 47 lost to Lancefield 70. C. Austin 13 lost to J. Holmes 26, G. Templar 17 lost to A. Young 20, M. Brundell 17 lost to P. Linehan 24. Kyneton Golf 74 d Diggers Rest 44. A. Plowman 22 d B. Rediy 12, S. Taylor 31 d M. Clohesy 12, A.Barker 21 d S. Brown 20. DIV.2: Kyneton 57 d Romsey 54: R. Ackroyd 10 lost to J. Beaumont 26, M. Bermingham 23 d G. Pritchard 11, J. Wells 24 d G. Cuthbert 17. Trentham 58 d Woodend 50. C. McKeone 9 lost to N. Bickerdyke 24, N. Cooke 18 d M. Dornau 17, M. Matricardi 31 d T. Sturt 9. Lancefield 49 lost to Kyneton Golf 60. G. Charles 22 lost to J. Trounce 27, K. Webb 10 lost to C. Schmidt 23, J. Parks 17 lost to P. Williams 19. Gisborne 72 d Macedon 46. M. Wilson 21 lost to S. Gillman 22, R. Paterson 23 d I. Guymer 11, G. Quaife 28 d R. Stapleton 12. DIV. 3: Woodend 94 d Gisborne2 42. R. Tadd 55 d B. Warrener 10, L. Scott 18 lost to V. Cyrolo 19, R. Smithies 21 d D. Summerfield 13. Romsey d Macedon; Gisborne 1 had the bye.
Central Highlands Bowling Division president In Ball congratulates Sue Holmes (Lancefield) at left, and Louise Ball (Gisborne) on winning the Over 60s women’s pairs championship.
Down to the very last bowl Bill West
Kyneton and Kyneton Golf bowlers staged a high-quality Central Highlands Bowls Division pairs championship final on Sunday. And the 18-end final was well and truly alive until the very last bowl when Mark Smoljo (Kyneton) drove the jack into the ditch to collect two shots, with three needed to force an extra end against Kyneton Golf's Glen Gascoyne and Graeme Edwards (s). The morning semi-finals on the Lancefield green were won decisively: the in-form Kyneton pair accounted for Aaron Andrews and Peter Linehan (Lancefield) 27-13 and Ian Mathews and Smoljo won 20-11 against Kyneton's Jim Cooper and Terry Kelly (s). Edwards, who crossed to Kyneton Golf from Bendigo East this season, had already shown his class by becoming the CHBD singles titleholder; he is an absolute master of using a 'stick' (mechanical arm) to full advantage on a whole range of shots, and attributes his consistency to a concerted practise regime. Gascoyne is one of the few specialist leaders in the CHBD and both are hoping
for a Kyneton Golf pennant this season. The final was a see-saw affair, with the Golf duo leading 10-4 before Mathews and Smoljo fought back with some precision bowls to lead 15-13, and holding three shots. What proved to be a virtual match winner was Gaycoyne's yard on draw shot that pushed a toucher onto the jack, which rolled into the perfect spot, and with Edwards drawing another, it was four shots to the Kyneton pairing. On the final end Smojlo's drive was accurate, but a dead end was required, not two shots. CHBD president Ian Ball commended the finalists on some awesome bowling, praised the CHBD match committee and Lancefield Bowling Club for providing the venue in top order, and wished Gaycoyne and Edwards well at regional level in the state event. WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS The CHBD women's pairs champions were decided on a three-game roundrobin format, with the result in the balance right to the end of the third and final round. The composite pairing of Rhonda Kellaart (Gisborne) and Sue Holmes (Lance-
field) won the title with two wins and one loss, the same as Diggers Rest's Jacqui Ryan and Trish Odgers, who won their first two matches but were then totally outplayed 34-4 by Kyneton's Denise Knight and Christine Plowman, who had a loss and a tie to their credit beforehand. Kellaart and Holmes managed to defeat Gisborne's Louise Ball and Flo Roche 16-12 in the final game, therefore becoming champions with a plus nine shots tally. The winners have had their share of success this season; Louise Ball won the final of Gisborne's women's singles by defeating Teresa Wylie 25-14 last week. And Sue Holmes, Lancefield club president and CHBD executive member, teamed up Louise to take out the Over 60s CHBD title earlier this month. The CHBD men's Overs 60s winners are Lancefield's Garry Choate and Gary Dickenson (s). They won their semi-final against Lloyd Dyamond and Mick Bermingham 16-12 before accounting for Gisborne's Ian Ball and Kevin Jarred 18-8 in the final. The Ball - Jarred duo earlier caused a big upset by eliminating Terry Kelly and Mark Smoljo (s) 15-13 in a semi-final.
Three to Brundell
Matt Brundell has won his third Romsey Bowling Club singles championship. In a well-contested final last Wednesday afternoon, he defeated club coach Garry Templar 26-16. Brundell has proved to be a fine all-round bowler, with many seasons ahead of him. The women's final at Romsey takes place at 4pm this Sunday, with experienced campaigner Brenda Wesley knowing what it takes to win the big events. Her opponent is teenager Akasha Fortune, who began her bowls at Romsey, went to Sunbury to gain experience, and is a regular leader in the Redbacks' division one side. At Lancefield, a new men's champion is assured following the outcome of the semifinals last week. Garry Choate proved too steady for topliner Jeff Holmes with a 25-18 scoreline, and up and comer Aaron Andrews edged out well-credentialed Aaron Young 25-23. The women's final at Lancefield sees prolific winner Bev Holmes play the muchimproved Annie Shipcott.
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Lancefield golf Matt Darby was in scintillating form in the stableford event at Lancefield on Saturday. The B-grader returned the day's best score of 81-17-64 on the par 72 layout. Brett Lockens took out A-grade with 76-7-69, and Graeme Brennan topped C-grade with 91-22-69. Ladies: Sandra Stevens 101-33-68. The women's 'Bring a Friend' fourperson Ambrose last week was won by Di Rohde, Robyn Stevens, Bev Beaumont and friend Susie Ewart with a fine 36.3 nett. Men's midweek stableford: Stewart Stevens 45 points, from John Wilson 37.
Trentham golf Mixed American foursomes at Trentham on Saturday attracted 110 players, including visitors for 13 different clubs. The men's winners were Ian Power and John Trevallian with a nett score of 65.125, from Victor Czapp and David Thiele 73-6-67. Women: Terri Callaghan and Mart Halstead 68.625. Mixed: Kirsten Jensen and Alan Snowdem 68.25.
Romsey golf Romsey golfers teed off at 10.30am in fine and still conditions in Saturday's stableford event. Extra distance off the tee with the fairways hardening up was welcomed, despite an occasional erratic bounce that brought back memories of Shane Warne's 'Ball of the Century'. It was 34 degrees by the time everyone was back in the rooms, with a threeway countback needed to determine the winner. Sherif Abdel-Sayed (27 handicap) had 38 points to edge out Scott Williams (16) and Mick Squire (5). Mick Nicholls and Keith Hocking were NTPs. Last Wednesday's perfect weather and good greens enticed some very good scores in the stableford competition. Darlene Baker's purple patch of form continued, her winning 42 points highlighted by a tap in birdie (after missing an eagle putt) on the par 5 fourth hole. Hugh Williams also scored well with 38 points, and veteran John Laing was third with 33.
Kyneton golf The result of Kyneton Golf Club's senior championship is yet to be determined, after Bede Gibson and Paul Moore tied with 41 stableford points on Saturday. A play-off is expected this weekend. Stableford grade winners on Saturday were: A - Mark Sciberas (handicap 9) 38, from Jason McClure (8) 34; B - Terry Gamble (12) 42 from Col O'Sullivan (18) 36; C - Bede Gibson (21) on a countback from Paul Moore (24). Jenny Kerr won the women's comp. With 38 points (33 handicap). Nearest the pins went to Terry Kot, Peter Kewniuk, Ivan Smolcic, Terry Gamble and Glenn Cook - also super pin. In the two-person Ambrose last Wednesday David Austin and Terry Gamble prevailed with 62.5 nett, one stroke clear of Chris Kanaris and Gordon Stevens. Kyneton ladies played their first event for 2021 last Tuesday. Grade winners: A - Marg Scoble 38 points, from Deb Kohlman 35; B - Michelle Werner 41, from Bron Dwyer 40.
Castlemaine District Cricket Association Kirton Shield captain Nash Robinson smashes a shot on his way to 112 at the Camp Reserve last Thursday. Photo: CDCA.
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Newstead’s Sam Winnard faces a delivery from Castlemaine United’s Al Brasher as teammate Kris Walter watches on last Thursday evening. Photo: CDCA.
Kirton Shield final berth for Castlemaine The Castlemaine District Cricket Association's (CDCA) Under 17 side will face Ballarat in the Kirton Shield grand final at Ballarat this Sunday January 31 after a stellar week of competition. The local side lost their opening round match to the Grampians at Stawell by just seven runs last Monday. Castlemaine 10/142 to Grampians 10/149. On Tuesday the side notched up a convincing 60 run victory against rivals Gisborne at Malmsbury. Castlemaine 8-160 to Gisborne 10-100. The side then played host to Grenville at the Camp Reserve on Thursday in a must win match if they were a chance of making the final. The side did just that dismissing their visitors for 60 before notching up a score of 7-285. Captain Nash Robinson
leading the way with an impressive 112 run haul. Orlando O'Sullivan also batted well making 50, while Eddie Gingell 2-11 and Fionn Kennedy 2-0 were the pick of the bowlers. The grand final will be battled out at Ballarat's Northern Oval from 10am Sunday. Local cricket fans are urged to get over and show the side their support. In other cricket news the CDCA's A Grade, A Reserve and B Grade sides enjoyed a week's rest for the long weekend thanks to the flexible one day competition format. However, cricket action continued last Thursday evening with Castlemaine United and Newstead and Maiden Gully and Muckleford contesting the semi finals of the 20/20
No surprises in GDCA Bill West
The three top sides continued on their winning way in Gisborne District Cricket Association's McIntyre Cup competition on Saturday. Inspired by a thrilling last-over triumph over Gisborne and a comfortable six points against Woodend in the two rounds since the holiday break, Romsey compiled a healthy 5/235 c.c. from 45 overs, then kept Diggers Rest-Bulla's batting lineup in check. Talented Chris Burkett compiled 90 runs, an innings that should cement his role as an attacking opener for the rest of the season. Sean Day made a quick 32, and a late cameo 48 (four sixes, three fours) not out from captain-coach Ben Way to follow up his unbeaten 81 against Gisborne was just what the Redbacks needed late in the innings. Diggers Rest-Bulla managed to reach 8/193, some 42 runs short of the target, with Darrin Jewell 3-30 and Matt Milne 2-37 the most successful bowlers. At home, Woodend was restricted to 8/142 c.c. against ladder-leader Sunbury United. The visitors raced to victory by scoring 2/145 in 30 overs, with ace opener Dilan Chandima hitting 10 fours in his even 50 to set United on the road to victory. Woodend's teenage spinner Oliver Price claimed the only two wickets to fall. Second-placed Bacchus Marsh had to work hard to eclipse East Sunbury. The Marsh made 7/134 (James Lidgett 44 not out - H. Rashid 3-30 all stumped. East could not score quickly enough apart from skipper Liam Sherlock's 55, and fell 10 runs short at 7/134. An ominous sign for other premiership contenders is former Wallan captain-coach and GDCA star Keiran Atkin padding up for the
Knock Out series. Castlemaine United were first to the crease at the Camp Reserve and made 9-150(cc) (D Rush 48, C Aldridge 38; T Reece 3-17, K Bagley 3-30). Newstead worked hard in an attempt to chase down United's total but fell short with 7-105(cc) (B Richardson 29; C Aldridge 2-7, L Chaffey 2-19). Playing on the Maiden Gully Marist turf wicket home side Maiden Gully made a quick fire 7-143(cc) (D Gill 46, B Pearce 29, D Poulter 25; E Gingell 2-18) to defeat visitors Muckleford 84 (L Hickman 3-19, R Brown 2-0, A Kerr 2-17). Castlemaine United and Maiden Gully will now contest the 20/20 final in early February. Stay tuned for details.
Marsh in a lower grade. Gisborne had the bye. This Saturday: Romsey v East Sunbury, Gisborne v Woodend, Sunbury United v Diggers Rest - Bulla. Ladder positions (with six rounds remaining): Sunbury United 36, Bacchus Marsh 33, Romsey 33, Gisborne 27, East Sunbury 18, Diggers Rest - Bulla 15, Woodend 6. RIDDELL JUST MISSES Riddell's Johnstone Shield side suffered a costly one-run defeat at the hands of Bacchus Marsh. The Bombers made 2/168 c.c.(S. Dempsey 66 n.o., H. Fisher 46) and the Marsh replied with 7/169 (Hamish Garner 61 n.o. - Jarryd Stancombe 3-36). Gisborne 7/219 c.c. easily accounted for St Anthonys all out for 120. Nathan Hoy was a star for Romsey with bat and ball in the Jensen Shield match against Diggers Rest-Bulla. Hoy made 53 in Romsey's 3/113 in 23 overs, and captured 3-22 as the Diggers made 7/129c.c. batting first. Kyneton scored an encouraging win against Macedon, with Hayden Ingleton taking 5-15 and Liam Cream 4-28 with the Cats out for 102. Opening bat Regan Williams made an unbeaten 62 at run-a-ball pace, and Louis Thompson 32 as Kyneton rattled up 3/107 for a much-needed victory. Division one: Hanging Rock 5/204c.c lost to Rupertswood 9/208; Woodend 153 (Marcus Stewart 53, G. McDonald 52) paid the penalty for not batting out its overs, with Melton South hitting up a winning 5/156 (M. Porritt 56, M. Yates 50 n.o. The lower divisions had a holiday from cricket.
A challenge for Berries
Malmsbury Cricket Club's two teams have a big challenge this weekend, needing to upset top sides to stamp their claims to play finals. The Berries excelled in division one on Saturday, defeating Riddell by nine wickets with plenty of overs to spare. All-rounder Matt Cox had a day out, capturing 3-7 from seven overs, and following up with top score of 61 in a tally of 1/145 from 21 overs. To skittle the Bombers for just 131 (Chris Barker 41, James Gray 22) on their own ground was a big effort. Kyle Fisher and Palmy Singh claimed two wickets each, and JD Singh and new dad Tom Logan picked up one apiece. Chris Ganim 49 and Palmy Singh 22 were both unbeaten when play was called out with Malmsbury gaining a percentage boost. On Saturday, division one is at home to Bacchus Marsh, and the north grade boys travel to Romsey.
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GirlsÂ’ footy groundbreaker Bill West
Lancefield Junior Football Netball Club is proud to announce the launch of the first ever girls' football sides in 2021. Club president Bill Balcam said there were many new families moving in to the district and it was time to be positive and provide footy opportunities for young girls. In an ambitious move, the club hopes to have Under 13, U15 and U18 girls' teams this season - the clincher will be sufficient numbers showing interest to be involved. Jacqui Green has been appointed at the girls' footy coordinator and is keen to see the move be successful. A Lancefield resident, Jacqui has been coordinator with the Gisborne Rookies for the psst three years, and can see the host of benefits for teenagers taking up the sport. It's not all about winning premierships! "I'm truly grateful the LJFNC committee is passionate about getting Girls' Footy off the ground. "The club is set to establish a fresh new sporting opportunity for our local girls to learn, grow and develop a football skill set in a fun, family team environment," Jacqui explained. "This will provide a pathway for girls from Auskick to youth, senior and even to the surging AFLW. (Remember how Maddie Presparkis began at a very young age in junior footy in Romsey, and is now a super star with Carlton in the AFLW). This season neighbouring Romsey does not have girls' teams, and Lancefield hopes to draw numbers from Romsey and other areas to bring diversity and a new dynamic to the club. Jacqui summed up some of the advantages for local girls becoming involved: Create new opportunities to meet new friends, socialise and build connections; provide a safe family environment for local girls to learn a new skill set. Provide access to mentors and role models. Build confidence! Encourage all fitness levels, size and body shapes -- everyone can play football; no football or sporting experience necessary. Contact Jacqui on 0439 637 767, or email billb@grangecc. com.au
From left - Tahnee Potts with Lancefield girls’ footy coordinator Jacqui Green and Hayley Bird.
FIDA team for Tigers The Kyneton Tigers are excited to announce they will be including a FIDA team under the Kyneton Football Netball Club banner for 2021. FIDA, or Football Integration Development Association Football League, exists to provide Victorians with an intellectual disability the opportunity to participate in Australian Rules Football at a competitive level. The Victorian FIDA Football League was first formed back in 1991 and is the oldest community based football league in the state for people with a disability. Kyneton Football Netball Club also boasts a long history as a community club, being established in 1868 and most recently celebrating its 150th year. The Tigers have been working hard both on and off the field to continually build strong connections with the community and create a culture of openness and inclusiveness. "Knowing we have wonderful organisations like Windarring and Cobaw Community Health in the Macedon Ranges, both of which do amazing work to support people with a disability and their families, we just knew this was a great opportunity to ensure anyone who wanted to play AFL could have a place to access it at the Kyneton Tigers," club president Hayden Evans said. Newest recruit for the Kyneton Tigers FIDA team and long-time club member Hayden Walsh has played in FIDA teams at Echuca and Bendigo for the past three years, and is excited to now have a local team close by. "It will bring the disability community together in our local area and give them a chance to play footy, and be part of a great sporting club," he said. Hayden also highlighted how it was a great opportunity for players to maintain good physical and mental health and fitness through exercise. Zander Blanden, who has also played for FIDA teams in Bendigo, is equally happy Kyneton is creating a local FIDA team and can't wait for the chance to train and play more footy, and kick torpedoes while helping his teammates kick more goals. The club currently has teams across both
Leading the Hawks
After an unprecedented 2020 with the huge impact of the COVID pandemic, Woodend-Hesket Football Netball Club held its annual meeting just before Christmas. The committee to lead the Hawks in 2021 was elected, with Paul Podbury returned for a further term as president. Others elected were: Vice-president, Jimmy Chettle. Football manager, Andrew Wilson. Netball coordinator, Kellie Duff.
General committee - Anne-Louise Lindner, Rupert Miranda, David Robinson, Lachlan Whitton. Anyone else who may be interested in joining the committee is invited to contact the club president. The 2021 Riddell District Football League's opening round is on Saturday, April 17, with the Hawks playing at Diggers Rest. The first home match at Gilbert Gordon Reserve is against Romsey, on Saturday, April 24.
Leading Auskick
Elle Dow, Zander Blanden, Hayden Evans and Hayden Walsh are excited to announce a FIDA team under the Kyneton Football Netball Club banner for 2021.. the senior and junior leagues consisting of senior men's and women's football teams, A, B grade and under 17s netball, and junior boys' and girls' football. President Hayden Evans is proud the new executive voted unanimously to accept the new FIDA team at the club. "It's great to now be able to add a FIDA team to the list and continue to provide more opportunities for people to access sport across the region," he said. Affiliated with AFL Victoria, the FIDA League provides an environment that promotes fitness, fun, friendship and a sense of belonging. Through participation in Australian Rules Football, it enhances life skills and develops self-esteem, confidence and improved health. The Kyneton Football Netball Club and FIDA league are hosting a come and try day on February 7 at 11am followed by a barbecue lunch. Anyone interested in joining, volunteering, supporting or sponsoring the new Kyneton Tigers FIDA team is encouraged to go along to the free session or contact Elle Dow by email ceo@fida.org.au or register your interest via kfnc.secretary@gmail.com
Auskick has been the starting point for hundreds of local footballers over the years. To be effective, a coordinator is needed to organise eight weeks of the Auskick program in the Kyneton region this season. The successful applicant will be supported by the Kyneton Football Netball Club, which provides the opportunity for youngsters in the district to play footy and enjoy themselves. Expressions of interest should be lodged with the KDFC secretary by Friday, February 5.
Busy time at racecourse Bill West
Two Cup meetings in the space of five days guarantees a busy time for the Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club. The club's traditional Australia Day meeting - normally held at Hanging Rock - is on at Kyneton today, and then the 2021 Woodend Cup meeting takes place at Kyneton this Saturday (January 30). Pre-purchase tickets have been the necessary order because of COVID-safe restrictions, with the local club selling plenty of umbrella and dining packages in advance of both meetings. It's an eight-event race meeting at Kyneton today, with the first race at 12.51pm. The feature event, the $25,000 bet365 Hanging Rock Cup over 1850m, is race 7 on the program, at 4.21pm. When fields were declared there were 12 runners in the Cup.
Sale-trained gallopers Hunamosa and Brigadier are expected to be well in the market. Both eight-year-olds have stake earnings over the $300,000 mark. Hunamosa, prepared by former Romsey-based trainer Luke Oliver, ran second at Kyneton on December 3 over the Cup distance, followed up with two handy efforts in city company. Beau Mertens rides Hunamosa again. Brigadier comes from veteran trainer Wayne Walters stable, and does most of his racing on country tracks. Under the current public event requirements, Hanging Rock racecourse would not be able to facilitate a COVID-safe environment, unlike bet365 Park Kyneton, which is better suited to meet its obligations, KHRRC general manager Jon Dight explained when announcing the decision to switch the Australia Day meeting from 'The Rock' to Kyneton.
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