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Festival’s new home Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal to screen MIFF premieres

Regional venues are stepping up to act as the new home of the Melbourne International Film Festival. Castlemaine's Theatre Royal is among regional theatres that will now premiere films for the festival, while the greater metropolitan area remains under lockdown and unable to hold in-cinema screenings. The Royal will host a selection of additional films over the next fortnight, including world premieres and live Q&A’s with some of the directors and crew located in regional Victoria. Venue operator Felicity Cripps said her team felt incredibly fortunate to be able to host such a prestigious festival in their town. "While we can’t help but get super excited about this amazing program, we would like to extend our sympathies and love to all our friends and fellow entertainment venues

in the city," Felicity said. "This is an exhausting and harrowing time for those in the arts, entertainment and hospitality sectors. "Please remember to support local businesses and artists whenever you can and to be kind and thoughtful to each other, especially during such uneasy times." One of the starring films of the festival is Little Tornadoes (pictured), an affecting period drama depicting a newly-single father’s efforts to weather the turbulence of change – in his life and in the world around him. Co-written by The Slap author Christos Tsiolkas, this accomplished second narrative feature from MIFF Accelerator Lab alumnus Aaron Wilson (Canopy) distils the many upheavals of 1970s Australia – from immigration and post-war resettlement, to urbanisation, anti–Vietnam War protests

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and the women’s liberation movement – into a narrative about one man’s struggle to adapt. The moody, textural cinematography by Stefan Duscio (The Dry) conjures a rural backwater that is both specific to its time period and almost untethered from time, while the performances by Mark Leonard Winter (Balibo, MIFF Premiere Fund 2009) as protagonist Leo, Robert Menzies (Glitch) as his traumatised WWII-vet father and Silvia Colloca (Van Helsing) as Maria inject spirit into a story with loss at its core. Supported by the MIFF Premiere Fund, Little Tornadoes is a portrait of a country at a turning point and the human desire for connection. See the full festival program on the theatre's website at: theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au

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Mr Downes said in comparison the average Australian gold mine was currently producing around one gram of gold per tonne. He said the established serviced decline at the Union Hill site allowed excellent underground access for drilling high-grade shoots and facilitating underground drilling and potential development. "The initial drilling program will target regions identified as being close to the existing underground development and with historical encouraging results within the Union

Hill decline," he said. "This drilling will initially test identified mineralised areas and step out to explore for and define economic ore zones," he said. Kaiser Reef Limited received regulatory approvals before commencing drilling on the granted mining licence. Once the ongoing diamond drilling has been completed at the operating high-grade A1 Mine at Woods Point in approximately two months time, Kaiser intends to expand exploration at Maldon with the second diamond drilling rig.

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A gold explorer is taking a fresh look at the potential of the once-famed Maldon goldfields. Kaiser Reef Limited recently launched a new gold exploration program after acquiring 100 per cent of Centennial Mining Ltd and its assets. Those assets including the A1 gold mine, Maldon Goldfield, the Union Hill Mine (care and maintenance), Nuggety Mine (historic) and the Maldon processing plant. The gold explorer and producer has been conducting a successful mining operation at its high-grade A1 gold mine at Woods Point, south of Mansfield, and earlier this year conducted its first gold pour at its processing plant in Maldon. Kaiser executive director Jonathan Downes said the company began the latest diamond drill rig exploration program earlier this month and planned to bring in a second diamond drill rig as the program progressed. "We are currently exploring targets in the existing Union Hill decline just north of the Maldon township at a depth of approximately 200 metres below the surface," he said. The existing decline was constructed in the 1980s and the last significant exploration for potential high-grade gold ore at the site was around the same period.

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Nominate a local business now Do you know an outstanding business? Nominate now for the Mount Alexander Business Awards 2021. The awards are designed to showcase and encourage business excellence in the shire. Your vote will help recognise the achievements of local business across nine categories. Take a look at the award categories and complete a nomination form at mountalexanderbusinessawards.com.au by Monday 6 September. The awards are proudly run by Council, in partnership with gold sponsor Don Smallgoods and media partner Castlemaine Mail / Midland Express.

Australia Post has backflipped on a 'threat' to refuse to sort mail marked with a residential address for customers who also have post office boxes. In a letter received by several Kyneton residents who contacted the Midland Express, Australia Post advised that mail received by the post office that had a residential address and not a PO box number would be returned to sender from September 1. Local resident Judy McKay described the move as "extraordinary and vexatious". "Especially given that I live about 3-4km from the Kyneton Post Office (and about 75km from the second largest city in Australia), I receive no mail delivery to my home address, I am forced to pay for a post office box, and I pay for the petrol to drive to Kyneton regularly to empty my box," she said. The letter goes on to instruct me that I must advise all my contacts and service providers that they have to use

Woodend traffic focus

Community satisfaction survey results

Some of Woodend’s most dangerous traffic points will be investigated as part of a new Regional Roads Victoria study for the town. The Woodend Integrated Transport Study will focus on understanding how all road users travel in and around Woodend and improvements to safety and accessibility. Department of Transport director (Loddon Mallee) Melanie Hotton said the study would also build the evidence base for future investment. “This important study will allow us to gain a greater understanding of how people travel in and around Woodend, current challenges with how the transport network functions and identify potential opportunities to improve the transport network for all users,” Ms Hotton said. Woodend’s traffic issues came into acute focus in 2019 when road users flagged challenges navigating the notorious High Street and Urquhart Street intersection. Road users contend with main street congestion, a confusing layout with several turning points and high volumes of traffic accessing service hot spots including the town's only supermarket and train station.

Shire residents have reported their highest-ever level of satisfaction with Council in the 2021 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. This year’s results show increased satisfaction in Council performance across each of the primary index scores, with a 58% overall satisfaction level (up from 53% last year). Find out more in the News section of our website.

Towns centres get a lift Works will begin this week on the ﬁrst of a series of improvements to streetscapes at the heart of Campbells Creek, Elphinstone and Taradale. The works are part of our Small Town Streetscapes Project, which aims to boost the livability and amenity in six towns across the shire. Visit the Capital Works section of our website for more details.

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Macedon Ranges Council’s director of assets and operations Shane Walden said council discussions with RRV recognised there was work required for the High Street corridor. He said the council would work with the community in identifying areas of concern and possible solutions as part of a corridor study. “A key area is the Coles intersection (corner Urquhart and High Street). The study will include traffic surveys and data collection of existing conditions, future traffic modelling, and strategic traffic analysis,” he said. “Permeability for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists is needed to provide safe travel, access to business and enhancement of the overall experience of shopping and experiencing High Street Woodend." The Victorian Government and Macedon Ranges Shire Council will jointly fund the study. A steering committee consisting council and the Department of Transport members will manage the project. RRV advised the study would take about six to 12 months to complete. Community consultation is expected in late November.

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the PO box address. "As the recipient I do not always have control over what senders do. "There are also occasions where online service providers require a residential address and do not provide space for a PO box as well." In response to enquiries by the Midland Express, an Australia Post spokesperson assured customers that 'return to sender' was only used as a last resort and to ensure mail security. "We apologise to customers for any concern caused by our letter, which was a request for senders to use residents’ PO box addresses where possible to facilitate efficient delivery," the spokesperson said. "We know there are circumstances where a sender may need to use a street address and we want to assure customers that they will continue to be able to receive streetaddressed mail and it won’t be returned to sender after September 1, 2021."

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A contentious Kyneton development with McDonalds, Bunnings and a 24-hour petrol station will be determined at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The two-part commercial proposal for Edgecombe Street has attracted a combined 653 submissions airing concerns for traffic, safety, and impact to social, environment and local economy. Objector Kaye Coulter said the development had the potential to change the face and future of Kyneton permanently. “This type of development is not protecting and preserving our unique environment and does not promote the Macedon Ranges' standing as a region that values and protects its natural attractions,” she said. “I holds concerns for our small businesses because they are not economically in a position to be able to take on the economic strengths of large retailers such as Bunnings and McDonalds. I have concerns that the CBD and the economy will be dragged across to Edgecombe Road.” New Kyneton local, Linsey Hart, compared the Ranges’ environmental importance to that of the Blue Mountains, which had staved off fast-food restaurant developments for decades. “The community there is similar in many respects to here and is economically reliant on tourism to support their thriving food and creative culture just like us,” she said. “Here, like in the mountains, a McDonalds or KFC would cheapen the uniqueness of what we have.” Ms Hart spoke of three separate attempts McDonalds made to establish themselves in the mountains, dating back to the 1990s. She said the community had won every time. “They’ve been knocked back time and time again because the community and the council have done the research. They know that fast food chains syphon money away from local cafes and restaurants and away from the circular local economy,” she said. “The creative businesses that we have here: the food, the bush, all of this, attracts lots of tourism and why wouldn’t it? What we have here is enviable and it isn’t by accident.” While the location has long been earmarked for commercial development, many fear the existing road layout is not equipped for the anticipated traffic increase. Submitter Simon Buckley said the proposed development was located near one of the worst intersections in Kyneton. “The intersections do not line up and people don’t know how to handle that. It’s certainly an accident waiting to happen. There’s no way that the roads there are equipped to handle this increase

Objectors to the proposed Kyneton development protested at the site in February. of traffic,” he said. “I really do think that the development could go ahead. Kyneton has missed out on a lot in previous years. I’ve watched other towns in the shire progress at a much faster rate. I fear that this could be a loss and another missed opportunity.” The developer says the plan will create 200 ongoing local jobs and represents an investment of more than $15 million in the local economy. The Bunnings store alone is expected to create 40 permanent jobs for local residents. A further 290 jobs are expected to be created during the construction period. The Developer, Goldfields Group, hired independent consultant JWS Research to conduct a survey of 399 Kyneton residents in March. The results found 77 per cent supported the Bunnings proposal, 76 per cent supported the proposed service centre and 66 per cent supported the proposed fast food restaurant. Goldfields has proposed permanent protection of the riparian zone within Post Office Creek area. This land will be transferred back to the council as a public asset. Goldfields Group development manager Belinda Kelly said traffic concerns would be considered as part of the VCAT application.

A new service is being offered by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health for Macedon Ranges residents impacted by the June 2021 storms. A dedicated case manager has been employed to work with locals to help coordinate the various supports available as part of the clean-up and they will be able to tailor their assistance according to the needs of individuals. The storm recovery program can help with advice on what services are available, including health and wellbeing support, financial counselling and information on payments that can be accessed to help with the clean-up. Call the storm and flood recovery hotline on 1800 560 760.

Storm recovery Macedon Ranges Council is running a series of community recovery drop-in sessions to help local residents and landholders directly affected by storm damage. The session will offer advice and information to assist recovery as well as assistance in identification of fire risks and ways to reduce them. Representatives from Bushfire Recovery Victoria, DELWP, Parks Victoria, Country Fire Authority, Sunbury Cobaw Community Health, and the council will be available to speak with local residents. Community recovery drop-in sessions are as following: August 18, 2pm-8pm, Lancefield Neighbourhood House August 19, 2pm-7pm, Romsey Hub August 20, 2pm-8pm, Kyneton Mechanics Institute August 25, 2pm-7pm, Woodend Neighbourhood House August 26, 2pm-8pm, Macedon Jubilee Hall All are welcome, and no bookings required but COVIDSafe guidelines will apply.

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On a wing and a prayer Festival keeps the faith for this weekend

A pared back daffodil fest

Many events planned for this year's Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival have had to be cancelled due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. However the daffodils will still bloom and at this stage with three weeks still to go the Spring Flower Show on Saturday September 4 and 5, a visual projection light show on Friday September 10, local scarecrow and window displays will proceed. Other events that will go ahead are the Book Art Competition and Exhibition from September 3-12, and the Farmers and Makers Market and Community Market and Langley Barfold CFA fabric and craft sale all on September 11. Redesdale Revellers will still present their concert at St Andrews Church also on September 11. Barrows of daffodils and flags will decorate the streets and good food, hospitality and shopping will all be there should the COVID-19 regulations at festival time from September 2-12 allow. And, all being well when the pandemic is under control, Kyneton can look forward to a completely restored festival again in 2022.

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the Cobaw Community Health Service. “We have all the COVID-safe measures in place and we’re ready to go. However, if the lockdown is extended and we can’t go ahead, all ticketholders will be refunded and we’ll pin our hopes on 2022, knowing we tried our best," Ms Ogeil said. “We’ll all be watching the Premier’s press conference on Wednesday morning, that’s for sure.” For updates closer to the weekend, more information and to support the return of festivals and live performance in our region, go to www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au

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The second weekend of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival remains scheduled this weekend – with the organising committee determined to keep to their commitment to provide a few COVID-safe events to keep the music alive and performers employed wherever possible. Four events and two art exhibitions will proceed… if Melbourne comes out of lockdown at midnight on Thursday this week and Melburnians are permitted to travel. “We’re just so committed to keeping our promise to the arts community, our ticketholders and the region to keep going if we possibly can,” said Jacqueline Ogeil, festival artistic director. With limits of tickets to meet COVID-safe guidelines, all events are close to fully booked – but there is still availability. “It’s been such a challenging time for everyone – but especially the arts community and for performers. There has been no government assistance for those who have brought so much joy to audiences through sharing their talent. This very modest offering this weekend is something we can do to keep the faith that we can all come back from this,” she said. And so, with fingers crossed, the new dates of August 21-22 have been set; the hope is that it will be third time lucky for the events that have been able to be rescheduled. On Saturday, John O’Donnell gives the first performance of his edition of the original version of Bach’s Art of Fugue. Immediately before, he will present a free lecture on Bach’s compositional processes. On Sunday, vocal ensemble Melbourne Octet will present an afternoon of jazz, with eight of Melbourne’s finest singers performing Cole Porter, Richard Rogers, Duke Ellington and others. Also on Sunday, author Beth Wilson will discuss revenge and justice and her new (and first) novel, The Lost Lovelies Foundation, with Dr Sally Cockburn (known to many radio listeners as Dr Feelgood). And over the weekend, two free art exhibitions – and all their contributing local artists – will proceed. The Macedon Ranges Art Trail members present their 10th Anniversary exhibition Crescendo at Woodend Tennis Club, and Macedon Ranges Potters will exhibit their latest works at

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Castlemaine pharmacists expect to begin administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from this week. Late last week the town's Thomas and Chong and the McKenzie Davey pharmacies each confirmed they had received stocks of the AstraZenaeca vaccine. And both anticipate their trained staff will be administering jabs in arms by the end of this week. "The main problem to date has been supply," said Kin Chong, pharmacist and co-owner of Castlemaine's Thomas and Chong Terry White Chemist. "Now that a consignment of AstraZeneca has arrived we will be opening for people to call up and make an appointment or book online, and we may be able to do some walk-ins, although bookings are preferable," said Mr Chong who is also the region's Pharmacy Guild of Victoria representative. "We have no worries with supply of AstraZeneca at the moment for all our stores here in Castlemaine and also our stores at Kerang and Barham," he told the Midland Express. "Anyone over 18 can receive AstraZeneca and AstraZeneca is recommended for people over 60. "And once stocks of Pfizer and Moderna become available we also hope to administer them as well." Mr Chong encouraged anyone with questions around the vaccines to have a

conversation with their pharmacist or doctor. All of the Castlemaine pharmacists that the Express spoke to were keen to help shoulder the role of administering the vaccine rollout alongside Castlemaine Health's dedicated vaccine clinic and local GPs, thereby freeing local doctors up to attend to other ongoing health needs of their patients. "It's exciting," said pharmacist Leon Thomas, co-owner of Castlemaine's Thomas and Chong Terry White pharmacy. "I think the good thing is that it might help the public realise the health team is here for them and we're part of that team." Mr Thomas also urged anyone with doubts or questions not to be afraid to have a vaccination conversation with pharmacists or the doctors. "We take it pretty seriously and we're trying to help the doctors and the hospital clinic get our region vaccinated," he said. Pharmacist and co-owner of the town's Amcal McKenzie Davey Pharmacy, Jeremy Byrne, also confirmed they had just received a consignment of the AstraZeneca vaccine. "We've got the vaccine and we should be up and running by the end of the week," he said. "We're happy to take bookings or walkins." Mr Byrne said he understood that Pfizer or Moderna were expected to also become available for local pharmacists to help administer by October.

Mount Alexander Sustainability Group invites community members to attend a meeting at the Castlemaine Town Hall this Thursday to learn more about its proposed Bioenergy Plant. MASG was forced to reschedule the meeting planned for August 12 due to the latest lockdown and subsequent restrictions. MASG has rescheduled the event for this Thursday from 7pm-9pm. The meeting is being held to present MASG’s proposed Bioenergy Project to the wider community and explain how it supports Mount Alexander Shire’s bid for Zero Net Emissions by 2030. Members of the bioenergy team will be on hand to answer any questions from the public. MASG wishes to clarify that this project in still firmly in the community consultation phase and is by no means a done deal. Currently, alongside community engagement, MASG is refining the details in preparation for a submission to the EPA and to council planning. Due to restrictions, meeting numbers are capped. Register your attendance via the MASG Facebook page or via email at development@masg.org.au

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking your ideas to help develop two new plans that will boost health and wellbeing in the shire and help people with disability. The Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025 will contain the council’s goals and actions to improve health and wellbeing over the next four years. The Disability Action Plan 20212025 will aim to reduce barriers and increase inclusion and participation for people with disability. There are a number of ways to get involved during August and September, including online sessions and surveys. It is anticipated that draft versions of both plans will be placed on public exhibition in September. To find out more, visit: mrsc.vic. gov.au/yoursay or call 5422 0333.

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This year marks the 170th anniversary of the discovery of gold on Mount Alexander Run in 1851. To celebrate the historic occasion, Castlemaine Historical Society Inc will present ‘All That Glitters’ on Saturday September 4 with two special guided walks of the 1850s Gold Commissioners Camp. Described at one point as the richest goldfield in the world with stories of gold nuggets being kicked along the ground, the discovery played a significant part in the establishment of Castlemaine and the development of regional Victoria. The guided walks led by CHSI volunteers will depart from and culminate at the CHSI's headquarters at the 1852 Former Court House, 7 Goldsmith Crescent, Castlemaine, where a special morning and afternoon tea will be served. The lavish spread will feature Castlemaine 'Gold Rush' Tea with edible gold leaf specially crafted by tea connoisseur Lisa Candy of local business house The Tea Dispensary and will be served with scones, jam and cream, and cakes. As part of the event, the 'Gold Commissioner' and friends will invoke the spirit of the 1850s with some fascinating and quirky readings. There will also be historical displays at the Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre at the historic Castlemaine Market Building and at the CHSI headquarters at the Former Court House to mark the milestone. There will be two walks and refreshments at 10am and 2pm, with a maximum of 20 people each. The cost will be $20 per person and bookings are essential as places are limited. Be quick to book your ticket for this golden opportunity at the Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre, by emailing visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or calling 1800 171 888.

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Romsey Neighbourhood House is seeing the benefit of addressing mental health support - locally. A collaboration between RNH and MindHealthHub is providing individuals in the community a supported connection to psychologists via telehealth in a safe and private space. This is the first face-to-face supported telehealth service connecting individuals to mental health clinicians in the Macedon Ranges. The innovator behind MindHealthHub, Abbey Brown, said telehealth's ability to connect individuals to professionals to work on therapeutic strategies for enhanced wellbeing and to support change was to be embraced. "Especially professional therapeutic mental health support," she said. "It’s reducing the disconnect and hopelessness people are feeling having to wait for mental health and wellbeing support who are accessing traditional face-to-face allied health services. It’s local, timely and necessary." Connection to a telehealth psychologist involves a half-hour signup session with a MindHealthHub Host at Romsey Neighbourhood House. "We want to reduce the stress that often comes when seeking mental health support and educate those about the ease of connection to psychologists," Abbey said. "We have dedicated a safe space for clinician connections as we acknowledge not everyone has a quiet and practical

space do a telehealth session. "The outcomes from this supported service have resulted in some individuals who have accessed the service now doing their sessions at home. "Others are still connected and others have exited the service with a better understanding of Medicare support available to them for management of their mental health." Abbey said another underestimated benefit of connecting with clinician’s via Telehealth was the time and cost savings, which could often be an additional barrier when seeking face-to-face professional supports in traditional allied health models. "The government message encouraging communities to stay local to protect families and community of COVID transmission, a locally based mental health connection hub ticks many boxes," she said. If you know someone who may benefit from local connection to a psychologist, get in touch. There is no cost to access the service with supported connection, data, tech and the private space to do the work all provided by Romsey Neighbourhood House. At this stage sessions are conducted on a Wednesday. Those eligible for the service must be 12 years or older. Those aged 12 - 16 wanting to use the service require parent or guardian consent. To find out more, enquire in person at Romsey Neighbourhood House or connect with Abbey directly on 0413 448 748.

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Little Gallery at Trentham's mid-year show aims to not only feature high-profile regional guest artists but also raise funds for the storm-battered charity Path of the Horse and the Quarry Street Reserve after a devastating storm in June. LG artist Rose Wilson said the town had been through a lot of late, so when lockdown struck, cancelling the exhibition was not an option, but postponing it was. "If COVID has taught us anything it's how to adapt and just go with the flow, and if we can’t have a grand opening due to lockdowns or restrictions, locals and visitors can still have an opportunity to view the work of some very talented artists from around our region," Wilson said. "We have award-winning painters, sculptors and potters. All artists exhibiting have a plethora of prizes under their belts so this is a great opportunity to acquire an investment piece as well as supporting a great local charity." Guest artists in the White Rabbit Winter Show include prominent local names such as Sam Bloomfield, Adam Cusack, Graeme Drendel, Frances Guerin, Frances

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"We hope the show gives Trentham, afflicted by the impact of COVID lockdowns and then by June’s devastating cold-weather cyclone, something to look forward to in the middle of our long, grey winter. "We’re inviting the town and visitors to wrap themselves in the warmth of art." Artist Graeme Drendel, fresh from being chosen as a finalist for this year's Archibald and Sulman, has donated one of his paintings with the full proceeds going towards the charities. Another generous donation by a local is a framed Joseph Banks plate. The exhibition will run for three weekends from August 21 to September 6, and for the first weekend of the show the gallery hopes to have artists available to chat to guests and visitors. Due to the precarious climate with COVID, keep updated regarding the show on LG's Facebook or Instagram account, where you can also to view the artists exhibiting and raffle items up for grabs. The Little Gallery is open from 10am to 4pm, Thursday to Monday.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council's annual grants programs have awarded a record total of $353,987 in funding and in-kind support to community groups. The financial backing will help local groups to safely deliver activities, projects, festivals and events in 2021/22. This year's Community Funding Scheme awarded more than $187,419 to 26 local community groups. The Events and Festivals Grants Program awarded $75,300 in grants and $11,268 in-kind services to local festivals and events. This year $80,000 in COVID-19 funding support was also made available for projects delivered under both the funding programs. The council also allocated unspent funds from its 2020/21 Small Grants Program to support additional community project requests.

Some of the funded projects include: Woodend Winter Arts Festival ($10,000), Macedon Ranges Sustainable Living Festival ($8000), Lancefield Agricultural Show ($8000), Woodend Playgroup ($11,996), and Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre's online course delivery ($4850). “These dedicated volunteer groups are committed to making good things happen this year, despite the uncertainty around the pandemic restrictions, and the council is pleased to support them," said the mayor, Jennifer Anderson. “Applications for funding covered the arts, events and tourism, community assets, people and families, and sporting activities and infrastructure --we received applications for projects located in almost every town in the shire."

Ali and Kate are inviting home-based business owners to leave their uggboots at home and join them for an Out of Lockdown Lunch.

Lunch to reconnect An Out of Lockdown Lunch is encouraging home-based business owners in the Macedon Ranges to kick off their uggboots and venture out. The event includes lunch, activities and door prizes, and aims to support those seeking reconnection following months of coronavirus restrictions. Local business owners Kate Crawshaw of Serious Woo and World Project Partners' Ali Fowler have joined forces to facilitate the event. It is backed with Macedon Ranges Shire Council funding. Kate, with her background in business development, and Ali, as a mentor and business strategist, both wanted to find a way to support home-based businesses. "We are both strong community advocates and were motivated by what small thing we could do to get home-based business owners connected, sharing what they need to get their mojo back and generally just having a good time!" Kate said. She said everyone’s lockdown experience had been different. “Uncertainty has had an impact on everything from putting a meal on the table, consumer and business confidence, being able to open for business and deliver work as well as our business relationships,” she said. “The ongoing stress juggling isolation, home schooling and financial burdens is taking its toll. We read every day about the increased consumption of alcohol,

calls to Lifeline and the blurring of work/ life balance. “This time last year, we thought we would just pull our socks up and it would be all over by 2021. We now know this is not the case. Morale continues to drop and we need to support one another.” Kate said connection was key. “Home-based business owners have been impacted significantly by the pandemic and we are here to shout YOU ARE NOT ALONE. “They have often been ineligible for other business support initiatives in the last 18 months and this is one small way we can come together,” Kate said. She said there would be people bursting to meet new people and others who were nervous about socialising again after a long period of staying indoors. “This is a great, safe space to practise those social skills,” Kate said. “We want to provide attendees with the opportunity to share their experiences and ask for what support they need. “There may be support that already exists in the community that we can connect people with. The wisdom of the group is a great thing.” The Out of Lockdown Lunch will be held at Woodend’s Victoria Hotel, on Friday August 27, from noon to 2pm. Cost is $25 per person, including lunch. Bookings are limited and can be made via: trybooking.com/BTIVN

George Weston Foods Pty Ltd guilty of polluting waters and contravening EPA licence 1839 under the Environment Protection Act 1970. On 30 July 2021, George Weston Foods Limited (George Weston Foods) accepted responsibility at the Castlemaine Magistrates’ Court in respect of 2 charges brought by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) for polluting waters of an unnamed tributary of Campbells Creek (the Creek) located in Castlemaine, Victoria and for breaching an EPA license condition. The offending occurred on 19 February 2019 from one of George Weston Foods’ production facilities named the “Don KR Castlemaine Facility” located at 64 Richards Road in Castlemaine (Premises). George Weston Foods was convicted and ordered to pay $100,000 to the Mount Alexander Sustainability Group Inc to support the Mount Alexander Regenerative Agriculture Program – The goal of this Program is to increase awareness and adoption of land management practices that improve and protect the condition of soil, biodiversity and vegetation (amongst other agricultural pursuits). George Weston Foods was also ordered to pay EPA’s costs of $10,000. Charges were laid by the EPA under the Environment Protection Act 1970. The offending relates to the unlawful discharge of an unknown volume of untreated wastewater into the Creek across the road from the Premises. Contaminated water was subsequently removed from the Creek as part of the clean-up operation. George Weston Foods identified that the discharge of wastewater occurred because there was a failure with their trade waste pumps and associated alarm system which caused a trade waste pit to overflow into stormwater and run undetected into the Creek. George Weston Foods has since modified the Premises to prevent any recurrence of this incident. This notice was paid for by George Weston Foods pursuant to order of the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.

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World-first bushfire resilience project In the wake of the devastating Black Summer bushfires, the 2.2 million Australians who live in the highest bushfire risk areas have a new reason for hope thanks to a world-first project to increase bushfire resilience and protect lives and properties. Developed by the Bushfire Building Council of Australia, the Bushfire Resilience Star Rating system aims to help households adapt their homes to make them more resilient to bushfire. The Star Rating System will translate decades of scientific research into a clearly communicated action plan for any home, old or new. It is focused on empowering people to make informed decisions about their bushfire risk, and putting practical, evidence-based tools for improving bushfire safety in their hands. The project has been made possible thanks to $3 million in funding from the Australian Government, and

industry support from BlueScope, IAG and NAB. The national launch of the Bushfire Resilience Star Rating app is planned for 2023 when the app will be available for free to all Australians. BBCA CEO Kate Cotter said an estimated 90 per cent of buildings in high bushfire risk areas were not resilient to bushfire, putting lives, homes and livelihoods at unacceptable risk. “We have brought Australia’s leading bushfire scientists, engineers and industry together to give households a personalised, practical solution to adapt their homes," Ms Cotter said. “Resilient homes build sustainable communities and economies – making our nation stronger, safer and better prepared for the inevitable next disaster. We are very excited to get to work on real action and incentives for households.”

The Star Rating system is voluntary and customised. It will provide individuals with a tailored appraisal of their property’s bushfire risk via a self-assessment app, and a list of practical things they can do to make it more bushfire resilient. Developed by Australia’s leading bushfire experts, it takes a best practice and holistic approach to bushfire resilience that covers building, landscaping, and ongoing maintenance. The Star Rating system also has the potential to give insurers, banks and investors a framework for financing and rewarding bushfire resilience adaptations. Funding is provided through the Australian Government’s National Recovery and Resilience Agency, who support national projects targeted at reducing the risk and impact of natural disasters on Australian communities. For more information visit www.bbca.org.au

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Advisor and speechwriter to Premier and Prime Minister, screenwriter, satirist and traveller, Don Watson is the author of 13 books. His latest offering, Watsonia: A Writing Life, features musings on subjects as diverse as Travel and Terrorism, Language and Leadership, Football and Faith and, most intriguingly, the question of Australia: Who are we? Where are we? And where do we go from here? Watson will sign copies of his books and share some of his thoughts, in conversation at the Norma Richardson Hall, 15 Buckland Street, Woodend at 4pm on Saturday September 11, as guest of the Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees. Tickets are $25 each and all proceeds from admission will be donated to the cause of supporting refugees in Australia. Organisers are hopeful that COVID-19 restrictions will not intrude, but should it become necessary to cancel the event, all tickets will be refunded. If attendance limitations are imposed, tickets will be refunded on a ‘last in, first out’ basis. Bookings for the event are essential and should be made on the TryBooking website: www.trybooking.com/BSYAU

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U3A Kyneton was off to a flying start this semester until, like all of us, it fell victim to lockdown restrictions mid-July. With restrictions now easing, many of its activities, under strict COVID-safe guidelines, have been able to recommence. Before lockdown, the First Nations history group visited the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Members of the group appreciated the thoughtful and informative comments of their guide, DiDi, a Taungurung-Yorta Yorta woman. Some members stayed on and visited the Milarri Garden trail through the indigenous garden at the museum. U3A presentations have recommenced at 2pm each Friday in the Red Brick Hall with numbers temporarily limited to 20. Presentations offer a diverse array of speakers and are open to outside guests. The Christmas in July lunch will be rescheduled. U3A Kyneton is holding an afternoon tea for tutors and new members on September 8. Thanks go to Mary Hildebrandt who donated a bookcase that will be used to launch the U3A book exchange. Find out more at www.u3akyneton. org.au or email info@u3akyneton.org.au. Alternatively have a friendly chat with the secretary Roni on 5422 2552 or Peter on 0439 360 763.

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For people who’ve never had a job before or who lack confidence in getting back into the workplace, knowing where to start can be quite a challenge. If you’re also a participant with the NDIS, you may face further barriers. Now a local NDIS provider is teaming up with Kyneton Community House to support participants get back on track with their employment goals. There’s a lot more to finding work than having a resume, and this upcoming eight-week, one-day-a-week course will assist students to identify their areas of interest, build relationships, manage stress and even share ideas on how to dress for an interview. In addition, participants study Food Handling and First Aid, ensuring they are ready for work placement in a range of areas. Kat Mansbridge from Kyneton Community House is skilled in helping people make connections. She says that students who stay on for a further eight weeks, making 16 weeks in total, are able to undertake work placement in such areas as hospitality, childcare and horticulture. No matter what your area of interest, be it in office administration or the arts, Kat and course trainer Alex Graham will help students find opportunities in local settings. Distinctive Options, an NDIS provider with offices in Kyneton, Sunbury, Bendigo

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A major fundraising event for the Macedon Ranges Friends of East Timor has had to be postponed until next year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Kyneton Antique Fair, scheduled for September, was planned to raise funds to support the group's friends in the remote mountain region of Turiscai. "This area suffered massive destruction caused by Cyclone Seroja over Easter: flooding, landslides and roads and homes were washed away," spokesperson Fran Wigley said. "MRFOET has already sent funds totalling $4000 to the Sisters at St Paul de Chartres Convent in Turiscai who purchased and assisted local community leaders to distribute food. "This truckload of supplies was distributed in May this year, just a month after the cyclone. "Those in remote Turiscai need essentials such as rice, oil for cooking, canned goods like sardines for protein, sugar and salt as well." Ms Wigley said young people and university students from Turiscai had been made homeless by flooding in Dili and needed cooking utensils, folding mattresses, personal essentials and fresh food. "With Dili in lockdown they were not able to go home, or have family members to get support to them," she said. "MRFOET have been working with a local non-government organisation to provide

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Susan Dean, of Dean Publishing, has been named as a finalist for the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards.

Susan Dean of Dean Publishing has been named a finalist in the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards. The Macedon-based publisher is vying for the titles of AusMumpreneur of the Year and Business Excellence. The AusMumpreneur Awards presented by The Women’s Business School celebrate Australian mums in business achieving outstanding success. Susan is a life and business coach, workshop and training facilitator, publisher and entrepreneur. She pioneers the power of storytelling, encouraging people to share their life teachings, insights and wisdom to help others make a shift in their lives. Susan is delighted to be named as a finalist and is proud of her achievements, particularly because she started in her garage with a virtual assistant. She is now running a successful publishing business in a magnificent manor on a five-acre Macedon Ranges property. This year alone her company has published its first bilingual

book on an international scale, branched out into audiobooks and produced online courses. Her Victorian team has grown to more than 12 staff, including two of her adult children. “I loved that I could work around my kids’ school and sports when they were growing up,” Susan said. “Now, having built a publishing house in the Macedon Ranges, both my adult daughters work with me." It can be challenging to be a successful business woman while raising a family and Susan gives the following advice for others thinking about starting their own enterprise. “Have a clear plan. Know why you got into business and work out what investment you are going to put into building your business,” she said. “Also invest in self-development. You need to have a strong mindset and grow as a person and leader as your business develops.” Winners of the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards will be announced at an online event in September.

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Mount Alexander Shire Council has appointed Michael Annear as its new Director Infrastructure and Development. Mr Annear is a civil engineer with multiple qualifications and comes to council from an impressive career in the Australian Red Cross. In his current role, he sits on the executive team as the director of international and movement relations, and advises on global reform in the humanitarian sector. He also manages relationships with Australian Red Cross’s many international partners and the Australian government. Mr Annear’s work has included leading the delivery of programs across the AsiaPacific region to improve public health, shelter, water and sanitation and, providing emergency and infrastructure responses in countries experiencing significant impacts from major climate related events. Mr Annear said he was looking forward to joining the Mount Alexander Shire community and working together with the councillors and staff to ensure community infrastructure and facilities were delivered sustainably. “I look forward to engaging with the wider community on local issues and making a positive contribution to our future wellbeing,” he said. The infrastructure and development directorate includes the maintenance and improvement of the shire’s infrastructure such as community buildings, roads, bridges, parks and sporting facilities, along with land use planning, development and building controls, environmental health, climate change and waste management. Mr Annear replaces Jess Howard who finished with council in March after accepting a role as director of policy and cabinet in the Victorian Premier's office. Mr Annear will begin at council on October 4. For those observant readers who have noted the familiar surname, we too asked the question and Mr Annear is no relation to Cr Rosie Annear.

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Encouraging a life skill If there's any person who knows the importance of being able to read easily it's Clare McKenna who owns Kyneton's Aesop's Attic Bookshop. It's not that she's a book retailer that makes her understand this, it's past experience. Clare is dyslexic. She wasn't diagnosed with the condition until she was eight years old and went through horror years at school being teased by classmates and whacked by teachers who did not understand what she was going through. Being able to read in later years made Clare realise that reading was not just a basic necessity to be able to learn, communicate and discover, but an absolute joy and pleasure to grab with great relish. Aesop's Attic is jam-packed with books of all genres and Clare is very keen to always help a customer - including children - find the book that is just right for them. She also works with literary tutors and finds their

requests in their teaching capacity and with schools. As for her young clients, "I'm always thrilled to be able to help develop a child's reading," she says. "Being able to read for pleasure is a genuine phenomenon." Clare believes that after feeding, clothing and housing a child, looking after his or her ability to read is the next most important thing you can do for them. With five sons now grown up, Clare has helped a number of children to learn to read when assisting with literacy classes at school though to home schooling itself for a time. She understand the steps youngsters take along their reading paths. For the duration of Children's Book Week, Aesop's Attic Bookshop is giving 20 per cent off the price of all new books for children and young adults. It could be just the right time to find a favourite.

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Children’s Book Council of Australia Book Week is a highlight of the school year and an event everyone at Langley Primary School looks forward to. This year the theme for Book Week is Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds. "During book week, Langley Primary school students will celebrate all the great benefits we gain from reading books and explore our favourite books across the different learning areas of curriculum, Langley Primary School principal Frances Langenberg says. "A highlight of book week is our Annual Book Week Dress Up Day when all staff and students come to school dressed as a book character reflecting CBCA theme or as a character from their favourite book. "Langley has a well-resourced school library, which is complemented by weekly visits from a mobile library (MARC van) staffed by a teacher/librarian, Mrs Russell," Ms Langenberg says. "Mrs Russell works across eight small schools in the local area and does a terrific job keeping the library van fresh and inviting with a wide range of books. Students are able to borrow, read and enjoy books from the van. Each week they have lessons that focus on a book and will learn about responsible library use and research skills."

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FINANCIAL MATTER$ IT’S TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR 2020 / 2021 TAX RETURN.

Don’t copy and paste on tax mistakes where good faith efforts have been made. However, where we spot people deliberately claiming things they’re not entitled to, we will take firm action,” Mr Loh says. During 2020, the ATO had to shift focus on getting stimulus benefits out the door as quickly as possible to support so many businesses in need. In 2021, it is continuing to balance its role in supporting taxpayers through this very challenging time, while recommencing its focus on addressing overclaiming of work-related expenses. Working from home expenses The temporary shortcut method for working from home expenses is available for the full 2020-21 financial year. This allows an allinclusive rate of 80 cents per hour for every hour people work from home, rather than needing to separately calculate costs for specific expenses. All you need to do is multiply the hours worked at home by 80 cents, keeping a record such as a timesheet, roster or diary entry that shows the hours your worked. Remember – the shortcut method is temporary. If you want to claim part of an expense over $300 (such as a desk or computer) in future years, you need to keep your receipt. Personal protective equipment If your specific duties require physical contact or close proximity to customers or clients, or your job involves cleaning premises, you may be able to claim items such as gloves, face masks, sanitiser, or antibacterial spray. This includes industries like healthcare, cleaning, aviation, hair and beauty, retail and hospitality. To claim your PPE, you’ll need to have purchased the item for use at work, paid for it yourself, and not been reimbursed. You also need a record to support your claim - a receipt is best.

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Aussies love property investing. More than 2.2 million reported rental income on their tax returns in 2018-19 but the past year raised new tax issues for many property investors, says CPA Australia's senior manager of tax policy Elinor Kasapidis. “Many landlords lost rental income due to moratoriums, border closures and COVID restrictions. Unfortunately, lost rental income can’t be claimed as a tax deduction and must be copped on the chin," Ms Kasapidis says. “The good news is, if you reduced the rent to enable your tenants to stay in the property, this doesn’t reduce your deductions for rental property expenses. “A fortunate few landlords received back payments or insurance payouts for lost rent. These are assessable income and must be reported in your tax return. “Some property investors experienced financial difficulty making their mortgage payments and took up their bank’s offer of a repayment holiday. "Interest on deferred loan payments can be deducted. “Some landlords stayed at their rental property or took it off the market during lockdowns. They’ll need to adjust their expenses and depreciation claims for the period it wasn’t available for rent. Make sure you can show how the split between private and commercial use has been calculated. “Some taxpayers have purchased their first or subsequent investment properties in the property gold rush in the times when COVID restrictions eased. Now is the best time to talk with a tax agent about maximising your tax deductions next year,” Ms Kasapidis says. Affecting claims Other circumstances that may affect a taxpayer’s claim are changes to property management fees and advertising during COVID. Added to COVID-induced tax uncertainty, there’s still some confusion about changes to the tax rules for investment properties in

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recent years. “Landlords can no longer claim travel deductions relating to inspecting, maintaining or collecting rent from their investment property. For properties acquired from May 9, 2017, landlords can no longer depreciate assets that were in the property at the time of purchase.” “From July 2019, many investors can no longer claim deductions for vacant land, including while constructing or substantially renovating residential premises. If your business use of the land was suspended due to COVID restrictions, you may still be able to claim a deduction if the land remained available for use during this period.” Foreign property Australian taxpayers must also report foreign property investments in their Australian tax return. “The ATO has information exchange agreements in place with foreign tax agencies. So, they’re receiving data on your overseas investments and income too,” Ms Kasapidis says. “The property market is also running red hot in other countries. If you sold property overseas, it’s likely you made a reportable capital gain.” The ATO has access to new property data this income year, including property management and updated rental bond data covering millions of individuals. “The ATO can see around corners when it comes to undeclared investment property income and capital gains. “It’s perfectly understandable that COVID may have changed your investment property deductions and expenses, just make sure you have the records to back up your claims. "The tax rules for investment property can be complex and we recommend investors see a CPA-registered tax agent for help. “You can cut your own hair, but you’ll get a better result if you see a professional. It’s the same with completing your tax return."

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Taxpayers have been warned by the Australian Taxation Office that its sights are set on work-related expenses like car and travel claims that are predicted to decrease in this year’s tax returns. Overall, around 8.5 million Australians claimed nearly $19.4 billion in work-related expenses in their 2020 tax returns. Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh notes that COVID-19 has changed up people’s work habits, so their work-related expenses are expected will reflect this. “We know many people started working from home during COVID-19, so a jump in these claims is expected,” Mr Loh says. “But, if you are working at home, we would not expect to see claims for travelling between worksites, laundering uniforms or business trips.” Last year, the value of car and travel expenses decreased by nearly 5.5 per cent. However, there was a slight increase of around 2.6 per cent in clothing expenses. With uniform and laundry claims significantly lower, this increase was driven by frontline workers’ first-time need for things like hand sanitiser and face masks. “While it’s good to see most people have been doing the right thing, our data analytics will be on the lookout for unusually high claims this tax time. Particularly where someone’s deductions are much higher than others with a similar job and income. “We will also look closely at anyone with significant working from home expenses, that maintains or increases their claims for things like car, travel or clothing expenses. “You can’t simply copy and paste previous year’s claims without evidence but we know some of these unusual claims may be legitimate. So, if you explain your claim with evidence, you have nothing to fear. “We also want to reassure the community that we will be sympathetic to legitimate

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such as anxiety and depression. We are an inclusive and supportive environment; and we like to have fun!" Combing exercise and education, the SIS program aims to improve quality of life, increase confidence, exercise capacity, strength and walking distance, and ability to self-manage chronic conditions and decrease hospital admissions. Dr John O’Neill, GP at Springs Medical Kyneton, says that exercise can be hugely beneficial for physical and mental health. "Working closely with EP Jake means continuity of care and improved outcomes for our patients. I know my Springs Medical’s Dr John O’Neill (left) and exercise physiologist Jake Dwyer. patients can feel safe and confident to exercise within the SIS program," he says. valuable service to Kyneton," she says. NOTHERAPY The program includes an initial health asHYP sessment, 30-minute gym / physical assess- The Murray Primary Health Network partly Kyneton HYPNO ment, two gym sessions each week for eight funds the program. Save Your W Therapies Own Life! G EIG weeks, health and physical reviews, option to It is one of 31 networks across Australia that HT L KIN OSS, QUIT SMO continue for additional six weeks and access are designed to help deliver effective and First 6 bookings receive $50 discount to online education series delivered by part- efficient medical care to patients, ensure • WEIGHT LOSS HYPNOSIS they receive the right care at the right place ners such as a diabetes educator, pharmaThis system makes long term weight loss possible and at the right time. PHNs are not-for-profit cist, podiatrist, nurses and physiotherapist. • QUIT SMOKING NOW • LAP BAND HYPNOSIS organisations funded by the Australian GovProgram coordinator, Millie Gellatly, says • PREGNANCY BIRTHING HYPNOSIS they’ve had great success delivering the SIS ernment. Contact Marianne Pattinson (Cert. 4 Hypnotherapy Science, For a referral to the program, make an apDiploma Hypnosis for Pregnancy and Childbirth) program to the Daylesford, Trentham and 10 Victoria Street, Kyneton pointment with your GP at Springs Medical. Creswick communities. T: 0437 001 065 E: marianne.p@bigpond.com See advert for contact details. "We are so pleased to be able to bring this

Hypnosis for birthing Hypnotherapy is a safe way for people to gain some control over what can be considered dangerous lifestyle choices such as smoking, poor nutrition, being overweight or doing little or no exercise, says Marianne Pattinson of Kyneton Hypno Therapies. "Hypnotherapy works by stopping cravings for unhealthy foods and for smoking," she says. "It places you in a deeply relaxed state so you and the therapist can access your subconscious mind and replace those unhelpful programs with healthy ones. The good thing is, it works for the rest of your life!"

Hypno birthing is also a very helpful practice, Marianne says. "Whether you choose to birth at home or in hospital, it need not be the most painful experience in your life but the most exciting and beautiful. Hypno birthing can significantly lower the risk of medical intervention or post-birthing problems and enhances the bond between baby and both parents." People for whom birth is on the horizon should now take advantage of a special offer. Kyneton Hypno Therapies is offering the gift of $100 off the price of the pregnancy and birth program to those who book in August.

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A successful ‘Put a Spring in your Step' or SIS wellness program has been rolled out by Springs Medical in Kyneton. The SIS program is designed to deliver safe, affordable, evidenced-based health and wellbeing activities for the patients of Springs Medical Kyneton. It is low cost and delivered in a friendly supportive group setting at Eclipse Gym in Kyneton. The program has been taken up by patients of Springs Medical with chronic and complex conditions (including cardiovascular diseases, COPD / asthma, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, cancers, diabetes, mental health conditions and others). A GP referral is required. The program team works closely with GPs and other allied health practitioners for continuity of care and improved health outcomes. Exercise physiologist Jake Dwyer says that as an accredited exercise physiologist he specialises in clinical exercise prescription for management of chronic disease and injury. "I work closely with patients to help them reach their goals. It may be that someone wants to work on their breathing capacity so they can get back their bushwalking group or build strength around their hips to reduce pain related to arthritis," Mr Dwyer says. "We are here to help people with structured and consistency, which can be really valuable for people with mental health conditions

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SUPER QUIZ?

Local knowledge

1. What is the name of the book by Castlemaine writer Alex Miller that has been shortlisted for the National Biography Awards?

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2. Who is Victoria’s Minister for Agriculture? 3. What is the name of the Midland Express’s new garden feature? 4. Which school won the Woolworths Junior Landcare Team Award in the 2021 National Landcare Awards?

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5. Woodend’s Hannah Cooper has released a debut song by what name?

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6. Australia’s Nicola McDermott won a silver medal for what event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games? 7. In Baz Luhrmann’s 2013 film The Great Gatsby, who played the film’s title character? (Bonus point: who penned the 1925 novel of the same title?) 8. The musical instrument, the violin, originated in which country? 9. The following are varieties of what: blue barrel, bunny ear, Eve’s needle, goat’s horn, and prickly pear?

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10. In Banjo Paterson’s poem Mulga Bill’s Bicycle, from where did the title character hail?

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Attention Macedon Ranges residents. Council is exhibiting its Rural Land Use Strategy, and what an environmental disaster it is. There’s the comprehensively backward step of rezoning the land around ultrasensitive Hanging Rock from Rural Conservation Zone to Farming Zone, in the process demolishing the Cobaw Biolink between Mt. Macedon and the Cobaws. This introduces damaging uses that aren’t allowed now, e.g. cattle feedlots as well as camping and caravan parks and places of assembly, apparently so some can have sales, conference and reception businesses close to the Rock. Almost all Farming Zone land from Woodend to Malmsbury (upstream of drinking water reservoirs) is not considered strategic agricultural land and is down-graded to the ‘mixed use’ Rural Activity Zone - softer on dwellings, promotes commercial and non-agricultural land use (including pubs, bars, convenience shops – and cooking schools!). Another blow is that the Strategy’s policy is to support dwellings in the Rural Activity and Rural Conservation Zones. And in a blast from the past, it makes equine activities one of only four objectives to achieve in rural zones (been there, done that, definitely wasn’t good). The Strategy has listened to those who want something from these changes rather than responding to the land, constraints and applicable policy settings. Rather than a strategic response to the land and values, it’s about changing land use. Excessively weighted with economic development priorities, it contains fundamental factual errors (such as mixing up minimum lot sizes in the Farming Zone), and doesn’t seem to ‘get’ Macedon Ranges at all. As the first Distinctive Area and Landscape in Victoria, Macedon Ranges Shire ends up with less protection than now. It’s what happens when protecting the environment isn’t the priority. Council has only allowed four weeks consultation. Submissions close August 30.

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Fire Rescue Victoria cost blow-outs hit property owners Tania Maxwell, Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MP for Northern Victoria This year’s state budget papers show Victorians will bear significant projected hikes in the fire services property levy across the next four years. By 2024–25, revenue from the levy – paid by all property owners through council rates – is calculated to rise to $807 million. I’ll stand corrected, but I expect this stems from the ballooning costs of operating Fire Rescue Victoria. I’ve asked the Police and Emergency Services Minister for clarification. But if it’s true, this is exactly what I foreshadowed during a 2019 parliamentary debate about the formation of Fire Rescue Victoria. Blow-outs in the fire services property levy were apparent even then, and the budget numbers suggested there would be large increases in the future once brigades comprised a far larger proportion of paid firefighters. Two years on, we know that commanders and assistant chief fire officers got a 5.5 per cent pay increase and all other career firefighters a 2.5 per cent increase. The Department of Justice annual report reveals it spent more than $1.25 billion in fire-related grants in the year leading to the establishment of Fire Services Victoria. The Country Fire Authority and Metropolitan Fire Brigade annual reports, meanwhile, point to annual wages and leave entitlements totalling $374 million and $286 million, respectively – some of the largest yearly spikes on record. These increases are troubling when so many Victorians are losing pay, jobs and entire businesses because of COVID lockdowns. In light of my concerns, I’ve asked the government what urgent action it is taking to reduce the massive costs of running Fire Rescue Victoria, and to stop the substantial ongoing increases in the fire services property levy. More letters page 32.

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A gardener’s hideaway Loving care has been lavished on this 1940's home, creating a comfortable, relaxed, totally enjoyable place to live. There are two buildings on the 842m2 allotment on offer here, the marvellous principal home itself and a totally separate bungalow in the rear garden that's almost completely self-contained too, with more than 70 square meters of additional living space (generously proportioned entry, bedroom almost six metres long, living room with brilliant log fire, separate dining and studio space).In the primary home there are three comfy bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with shower/vanity/toilet, the other boasting vanity and bath. Rich polished floorboards enhance the delightful and fascinating atmosphere of the living room and adjoining dining, both open to the well-equipped kitchen with gas

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cooking and lovely cabinetry. The whole space is climate perfect, with reverse cycle air-conditioner and inbuilt gas heater.From the home, step out at the rear to a classic paved, protected rear courtyard, a perfect leafy spot for private relaxing. From there, follow the gravel path through the greenery past fruit trees and super easycare gardens to that extraordinary bungalow, perfect as home office or guest accommodation.And as a wonderful bonus, walk out through a rear gate direct to the adjoining council reserve running right alongside your boundary fence. With everything you need, now and in the future, this prized home represents a fantastic opportunity, just minutes from schools, parklands and Castlemaine central. Too good to pass by!

House plus nearly-self-contained bungalow 115 Johnstone Street Castlemaine $725,000 Cantwell Property Castlemaine Tom Robertson 0473 642 644

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Brilliant family living opportunity awaits with the space to really spread your wings. Such a large allotment allows for caravan parking, room for your boat and of course the great Australian game of cricket or football. Huge home boasts three living spaces with room for everyone. Fea-

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Imagine your future Your opportunity to secure new allotments in Castlemaine’s premiere residential development

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Dr Hardy’s residence circa 1857

Pretty as a picture and rich with character, this unique brick and timber home dates back to the heyday of the Goldrush in historic Maldon and was reputedly the first registered residence of the town's doctor. Positioned on a large leafy garden over half an acre, the property is framed by age-old street trees and a rambling picket fence between which glimpses of the beautiful old home can be seen. The home features a return verandah entry, long hallway with pressed metal ceiling, original windows and timber floors. Comprising eight main rooms the home has an interchangeable floor-plan to suit a large family or continue with an accommodation option which the property

has been renowned for. There are coved ceilings, a number of fireplaces, combustion wood fires, air conditioning, two kitchens and three bathrooms. Detached from the home is a large barn which features fabulous timber trusses, high clearance, power and a concrete floor – perfect for a car collection or any type of workshop uses. The gardens are private, leafy and rambling. The locale is in the historic precinct with many similar character homes, plus the local primary school, kinder, sports ground and shopping centre are all just a few hundred metres away by a level footpath. Character and convenience never looked so pretty!

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MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES It’s a sellers market out there! In the last three months, Kyneton property prices have risen a huge 4% and 10% in the last 12 months and it doesn’t look like the market is slowing down anytime soon. Recently, neighbouring suburbs Macedon and Mt Macedon recorded a median house price of $1 million for the first time and we have been seeing more and more properties priced in a similar bracket in the Kyneton region. A new report by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) showed the average duration a property in the Macedon Ranges was on the market for was reduced by more than two weeks across the last year. The data highlighted that regional towns were part of a trend across Victoria, with properties being purchased in the shortest amount of time since 2010 - an average of less than 40 days on the market across the state. We are now looking at Kyneton properties being on the market for less than three months on average – this is a huge difference to what we were seeing ten years ago.

Last year we were predicting a drop in sales with the uncertainty of the global pandemic on our doorstep, but with the change in consumer behaviour, working from home options and lifestyle priorities the market has pivoted, and we are seeing an increasing number of Melburnians moving to regional areas. Buyer demand is high and there are often multiple offers on a property making for a highly competitive market. There is an increased interest in private property listings and a quick view of real estate websites shows there is not a great supply of properties in our area. If you have been thinking about selling, upgrading or downsizing, perhaps it’s time to look at your own property and consider your options. This could be an excellent time to assess your biggest financial asset and make hay while the sun shines! Let’s discuss your options and the everchanging and growing Kyneton market. Book an appointment at jenniferpearce.com.au

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Picturesque and convenient position on 2220m2 (0.55 acre) 113 High Street, Maldon $995,000 Waller Realty 5470 5811

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113 High Street DR HARDY’S RESIDENCE AND GARDENS CIRCA 1857 PICTURESQUE AND CONVENIENT POSITION ON HIGH STREET ON 2,220M2 (0.55 ACRE)

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Pretty as a picture and rich with character, this unique Brick and Timber home dates back to the heyday of the Goldrush in historic Maldon and was reputedly the first registered residence of the towns GP Doctor. Positioned on a large leafy garden over ½ acre, the property is framed by age-old Street trees and a rambling picket fence between which glimpses of the beautiful old home can be seen. The home features a return verandah entry, long hallway with pressed metal ceiling, original windows and timber floors. Comprising 8 main rooms the home has an interchangeable floor-plan to suit a large family or continue with an accommodation option which the property has been renowned for.

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6680 Midland Highway A COUNTRY LIFE - ENJOY THE COUNTRY AND CONVENIENCE ON 9 ACRES WITH A HAND-CRAFTED EARTHEN HOME!

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Traditional country living awaits just 4km from Guildford, 15 km from Castlemaine and 20 km from Daylesford. Nestled amongst lush grazing with fruit and shade trees, this picturesque country property adjoins the Guildford Winery and part of the Guildford State Forest reserve bushland. The handcrafted Mudbrick home has a fenced house garden, verandahs, balcony and a patio. The warmly styled interior features polished timber ﬂoors, earthen walls, cathedral timber ceilings, recycled timber and lead-light windows. The home has 21 squares of living including a casual dining room, kitchen with north garden outlook and a Rayburn wood stove, a very large living - dining room with wood ﬁre, French doors to the balcony, 3 bedrooms and a central bathroom. Outdoors is a laundry, studio room space with coved ceiling, plus a 5.8m x 10m workshop.

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55 Blakeley Road SUPER 60S HOME NEAR SCHOOLS & GARDENS

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Set on a 585sqm corner allotment this attractive 1960s 3 bedroom home is larger than expected and provides space for entertaining, under cover carport parking at the front and a double lock up garage/workshop at the rear. The three generous bedrooms all have built in robes and overlook the side garden. The spacious light ﬁlled lounge has ﬂoorboards, an air conditioner and a Coonara wood heater. A well-appointed kitchen includes a gas cook-top, electric oven and dishwasher and adjoins the meals area with split system air conditioner and access to the covered deck. The large second living room, has a ceiling fan, split system air conditioner and a powder room, The modern central bathroom contains a shower over the spa bath with a further shower and toilet available via the laundry. Kaweka Nature Reserve, Kalimna Park, the golf course, Castlemaine Secondary College are within walking distance and the town centre shopping and cafes within easy reach.

Rob Waller Director 0418 571 130

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Campbells Creek

FRANKLIN VIEWS LAND RELEASE - CAMPBELLS CREEK SELLING FAST OVER 50% UNDER OFFER A picturesque residential locale with a rural outlook and atmosphere awaits just 2.1km from the CBD of Castlemaine, just on the north side of Penhallurick Street. Now Selling – Stage 1 - Titles expected end of Feb 2022. Choose from 21 allotments – all with town services. Sizes from 514m2 to 5,113m2 – most lots average 770m2 approx. A number of Schools/Kinders/Child Care within 2km - 4km Contact agent for Section 32 and further details.

Narelle Waller Director 0408 571 131

Jennifer Bendeich Property Manager

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

$205,000-$325,000

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The Forge - Excellent exposure in prominent position 341 Barker Street, Castlemaine $650,000 Keogh Real Estate 5472 1248

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Opportunity knocks on 2006m2 (1/2 acre) approx. • Delightful 4 bedroom home. • On a massive 1/2 acre allotment. • Two large cosy living zones with each area having a warm wood heater. • Great external living space. • A brilliant shed complete the picture.

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The Size Is a Surprise - approx. 996m2 • Large family home / practical ﬂoor plan. • Immaculately presented and beautifully maintained. • Large undercover outdoor entertaining. • A delight to inspect, even better to live in. • Giving ﬁrst home buyers and downsizers a rare opportunity.

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Unique - North Facing - 1654m2 approx. • North facing allotment with a street frontage of 38.7 metres. • Views to the Macedon Ranges. • Fenced to three sides and all services are available. • Country lifestyle living in a great family community. • Only 45 minutes to Melbourne CBD.

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Mick Lewin, board chair, Mount Alexander Bioenergy Mount Alexander Sustainability Group is hosting a public meeting in the Castlemaine Town Hall this Thursday to present MASG’s proposed bioenergy project to the wider community and explain how it supports Mount Alexander Shire’s bid for Zero Net Emissions by 2030. Members of the bioenergy team will be on hand to answer any questions from the public. Please join www.masg.org.au | www. bioenergy.net.aufacebook.com/mountalex. sustainabilitygroup The meeting will be held from 7pm to 9pm. Due to COVID restrictions, numbers are strictly capped so please register your attendance on Facebook or email development@masg.org.au indicating number of attendees.

I am writing to express my concern and dismay about Macedon Ranges Shire Council's online forum relating to the draft Rural Land Use Strategy and, in particular, the failure of anyone on behalf of the council to reply to the questions I put in that forum. 1. My specific concern is with the proposed removal of the existing 'as-ofright' ability to construct a dwelling on 40 hectares or more of farm-zoned land - and the fact that this will, at the stroke of a pen, slash the value of all farmland affected by between 50 per cent and 80 per cent; and 2. I have raised this both in the context of the council's support for DELWP's proposed planning scheme as well as in the context of the council's draft Rural Land Use Strategy – which, in this respect, is a wasteful duplication of DELWP's proposal and one to which most well-informed farmers, the Victorian Farmers Federation and the state opposition reasonably object. Despite repeated questions at the forum, council failed/refused to reply (among other queries) to the simple question: Has the council undertaken any analysis of the economic impact the proposal will have (if implemented) on the value of farmers' land affected by the proposal?

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Re. Mount Alexander Bioenergy ‘the facts’ (Midland Express, July 27). As the world moves towards electric vehicles, “plastic production – which industry analysts forecast to double by 2040 – will be the biggest growth market for oil demand over the next decade, according to the Paris-based International Energy Agency” (Reuters News). Governments around the world are playing right into the hands of big oil by investing into one kind of an incinerator or another. Many of them say that we need 30+ year contracts to be viable. When our country is littered with wasteto-waste pollution plants, there will be no need to recycle. You can continue buying all your food wrapped in plastic, because if you don’t, your council could go broke. Think about the ‘+’ after 30 years! Once that furnace is built, it’s only a signature away from burning whatever they want. To quote MAB at the last community meeting: "There are cowboys in the waste industry". When asked what guarantees can MAB give us that when they hand over the facility, that the new owners aren’t cowboys who will run any kind of

waste through it, MAB replied: “There are no guarantees in life, you can go outside and be hit by lightning, there’s no guarantees”. To one with a hammer everything is a nail, and the same goes for a furnace… Don’t be fooled by all the glossy websites jabbering on about waste-to-energy alchemy and how 1+1=5. Do you remember the Simpsons episode about the Monorail? Well, here we go again! We humans love a quick fix to difficult problems. This is not a quick fix. I beg of you, please don’t allow a biomass combustion facility in dear old Castlemaine. Sign up and show up at MASG’s community meeting (7-9pm, Thursday, August 19).

You can’t have your compost and digest it too! Karen Yates, Barkers Creek What a fantastic solution to our organic waste disposal, YIMBY ('Yes in my Backyard', Midland Express, August 10).On a small scale, big things can grow. These initiatives are a building block to solving our green waste problems in such a healthy organic way, what could be better than turning our organic waste into rich, usable compost? However, what I do not understand is the involvement of compost expert, Bill Grant, who helped support a successful $60,000 grant. Is this the same Bill Grant who, while providing expert compost advice to YIMBY, is also providing expert advice for the Mount Alexander Sustainability Group/ Mount Alexander Bioenergy/Don KR digester, biomass thermal heat plant? The digester/ biomass thermal heat plant that requires council to adopt a bin system, that will collect our green waste (and any other contaminants residents throw in) and truck it right next door to Don KR to digest and gasify? How will that work out for the YIMBY initiative? Is this the same Bill Grant that dismissed a suggestion that we follow many shires from around the state and have our green waste composted at a facility in Stanhope, suggesting that it wasn’t a viable option, never mind that they provide valuable compost to vineyards, farms, schools, parks etc.? A much larger plan than YIMBY, but similar in solutions and outcomes! I know what healthy, organic solution I would want for my family and community and it's the Bill Grant YIMBY solution, not the Bill Grant digester/ thermal heat plant solution.

Commemoration cancelled Reinhard Goschiniak, president, Romsey Lancefield RSL Sub-Branch It is with great regret that the Romsey Lancefield RSL Sub-Branch has decided to cancel this year’s Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration service due to the current government COVID-19 restrictions. The decision by the executive committee was not taken lightly, but to be fair to our Vietnam veterans the situation that allows for only a limited number of attendees would have discriminated against those veterans, veterans families and community members who would have wished to attend the commemorative service. The Sub-Branch will however lay wreaths at both the Romsey and Lancefield Cenotaphs and flags will be appropriately flown. Community members wishing to lay a wreath will be welcomed to do so. Again I would like to apologise for this unfortunate cancellation but it really is out of our Sub-Branch appeal.

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Passed away surrounded lovingly by family on 11th August 2021, aged 57 years.

Kyneton: 5422 1488 Castlemaine: 5472 1788

Deaths ANGOVE - Shirley

11/08/1931-12/08/2021 Dear, darling wife of Herbert Angove Mother of Chris, Carol and Alan. Grandmother, Great and Great Grandmother to many. For those who had the privilege to know her you will understand the loss we feel. Thanks to Richard Mayes and the team at Lyttleton Street Clinic, and Castlemaine Health for her care.

Son of the late Rodney and Lynda, brother to Gregory and Craig, brother in law to Donna and uncle to Alicia. Taken far too soon. You will be dearly missed and always in our hearts. Thx Trv. In keeping with the wishes of Trevor, a private family service will be held. If you wish to leave a personal message, please visit Trevor’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.

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COOPER Nee: McDougall Heather

WATSON - Jack

Keith passed away peacefully at Bendigo Hospital. Loved husband of Lynette (dec). Loved father of Heather (dec), Beryl, Debra, Stan, Mary, Ken, Anthony, Allen and their families. “loudle loodle ooh” Yodeling now. You always told me not to cry when sad, but to yodel, and I still can’t like you did. Miss you and thank you for being my dad. Love your daughter Beryl, grandkids Tim, Aaron, Joshua, Joel, Samuel, Hannah, Rylan, Jake, Bentley and great grandkids Dylan, Chloe, Mia, Sebastian, Emmette, Chester, Lennan, Marley, Nugget, Aria and Wynter. Dad now at peace. Dad, Pop, Great grand poppy, your whistling, singing and the spoons around the table and camp ﬁre, ﬁshing, swimming, gardening, your love of collecting things will continue on forever with the next generation. The love you gave will live on in your family. Now reunited with Mum and Heather and past loved ones. Your loving daughter Debbie Richards and family. Dad M.A.O.T.O.B.A I will miss the arguments and I’m pissed off you left me with this, but you would have the last laugh…Ha Ha Dad. Look out mum, here comes dad so who got the last laugh. RIP Dad, say hello to Mum. Love Stan The Man.

COX Herbert Emile

Passed away peacefully, aged 83 at Ellery House, Castlemaine on the 5th August 2021, after a short illness.

Emile passed away peacefully on 10th August 2021 with his beloved wife Dawn by his side. Dawn’s ﬁrst best friend was a true gentleman who was loved by all who knew him and will be missed.

Loved Wife of Neville (dec). Loved Mother of Christine, Mother-in-law to Darren. Nanny to Ashley & James. Loved Mother to Donna & friend to Col. Nanny to Hannah & Sophie. Friend to Chris.

Keith, the best Pop ever, lived his life to the fullest, always had a story to tell, loved by everyone lucky to have met him. Will be missed by all, love you Pop, you’re at peace with Nanna. Love Christopher, Sheree and family.

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A link in our family chain is broken, she has gone from our lives but not from our hearts.

Poppy, I have many amazing memories of you coming to visit and hearing you sing and yodel, watching you enjoy your VB, plodding in the garden, so many memories. I’m glad Ethan enjoyed talking on the phone with you. RIP now Poppy, we know you are watching over us. Love your granddaughter Susanne and great grandson Ethan.

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As per Heather’s wishes, a Private Funeral was held. At Peace.

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Rest in peace Pop. Love David

Pop/grandpop, from having a beer to sitting around a ﬁre having a chat, you will be sadly missed. Love Paul, Sarah, Amy and Robert.

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CAMERON The Memorial Service for Mr Douglas James (Doug)Cameron will be held at the Riddells Creek Senior Citizens Centre, 74 Main Road, Riddells Creek on TUESDAY August 24th 2021 at 1pm. Please bring your smartphone to check-in on arrival using the QR Code. Due to the uncertainty with COVID-19 please keep up to date with any changes via Doug’s eTribute https://tjscott.etributes. com.au/etributes/ douglas-cameron/ KN259203/L

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CLEANER WANTED. Motel in Kyneton. Casual position, mornings only. Must be organised, reliable and with a good eye for detail. Weekend work will be required. Ph 5422 2011.

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Administrative Assistant 0.6 EFT over 5 days The Castlemaine State Festival is a multi-arts celebration drawing on the distinctive culture of the central Victorian goldfield’s region – of old and new, of the artistic and the industrial, and its dynamic community strengths. The Festival showcases works from the region’s finest artists and performing arts companies, alongside those by national and international artists. The Administration Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality administration, reception and front office support to staff and patrons of the Castlemaine State Festival in areas of office operations, festival operations and venue management. Please find the position description and selection criteria at: http://castlemainefestival. com.au/get-involved/employment/

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Applications close, Monday 30th August, 5 pm.

Funerals

Keith Osborn A funeral service will be held for Keith on Monday (August 23) at 11.00am, however due to the current covid restrictions, we are limited to 50 people only. If you wish to attend please phone the ofﬁce of Mount Alexander Funerals to register your name and telephone number.

About the business Centre State Asphalting (CSA) is a leading asphalt manufacturer and contractor servicing a broad range of customers including the Department of Transport, local Government and civil constructors. The contracting division is based out of Castlemaine, and provides high quality road and sustainable surfacing solutions over a broad region including central northern and western districts of country Victoria.

If you would like to join us at the service via livestream, or leave a personal message, please visit Keith’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.

Full Time Concrete Truck Driver Mawsons Concrete & Landscape Supplies - Kyneton Mawsons is a family-run business that produces quality construction materials throughout Northern Victoria and Southern N.S.W. Across these regions, Mawsons are prominent players with over 500 employees across 80 sites. Trading also as Milbrae and Country Concrete, with a history spanning 109 years and Adbri as a Joint Venture Partner, Mawsons are very well established and highly regarded. We seek an enthusiastic and responsible person to join our busy Kyneton Concrete & Landscape Supplies team in this full time role. Duties include agitator truck driving, front end loader operations, general administration tasks and yard duties. A heavy rigid truck licence is essential and a road ranger licence an advantage. Experience in driving a tipper, loader and agitator truck and a white card would also be an advantage. You will need to have excellent customer service skills, a positive work attitude and display attention to detail with your work. The successful applicant will benefit from thorough on-the-job training from our supportive team. Applicants need to be 100% committed to work safety and quality. To apply: Email applications & cover letter to: recruitment@mawsons.com.au (Please state job reference: KCLS013 on your application). Applications close: Friday 27th August, 2021.

About the role Centre State Asphalting has an exciting opportunity for an entry level apprentice/trainee. The successful applicant will be enrolled in a Certiﬁcate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing), this will combine on the job learning with skilled professionals, supported by a structured learning program with a registered provider.

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SPORTS wrap

Easy win

Kyneton trainer Sue Naylor was pleased with the impressive win of Danali on the Ballarat Synthetic track last week. Having her seventh start, Danali streeted the field to win by just over four lengths in the Cervus Equipment Maiden Plate. The four-year-old is impeccably bred, being by Written Tycoon from Orchard Street, a mare who won 10 races and over $185,000 in stakes when trained by Naylor. The trainer prepares her gallopers on a property off the Woodend-Tylden Road. Jockey Jack Hill rode a confident race in the 1500m maiden, dashing Danali clear near the 250-metre mark. At her previous run, Danali had run fifth on the same track, and started favourite last week. If Danali goes on to equal the feats of Orchard Street, connections will be very happy.

Smoke Bomb with stable representative Ben Plant after winning at Bendigo. Photo: Brett Holburt/ Racing Photos Impressive winner: Danali after winning at Ballarat. Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos

Smoke Bomb explodes Having his first run for Kyneton trainer Liam Howley, lightly raced Smoke Bomb won at Bendigo races on Sunday, August 8. Starting at $16, Smoke Bomb was ridden by top jockey Damian Lane and had 0.4 lengths to spare at the end of the BM78 event over 1400m. The five-year-old had not raced for two months, but the change of environment to the countryside at Pipers Creek appears to have paid dividends. Howley considers Smoke Bomb should be able to handle longer distances, perhaps up to 2000 metres,

in the future. Smoke Bomb has now won four times, including in city company, from 13 starts and chalked up over $150,000 in prize money. The Howley stable had two runners at Cranbourne on Sunday. Amy’s Pride, a four-year-old mare, ran her best race to date and finished well to be runner-up to favourite La Marsa in a Maiden over 1600m, and recent winner Bainbridge finished a close third over 2040 metres later in the day.

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GOLF results Kyneton A field of 17 Kyneton Golf Club ladies contested the monthly medal event last Tuesday. Medal and A-grade winner was Marg Scoble with 99-22-77 from Denise Murphy 98-16-82. Joan Gibbs took out B-grade with 10828-80 from Grace Parkinson 109-27-81. Parkinson was the winner of the silver spoon final from Teotate Davies. Nearest the pins went to Murphy and Davies. Wednesday’s stableford winner was Tien Ho (handicap 19) with 36 points, from David Austin (26) with 32. NTPs went to Ros Martin and Mark Sciberas. The stableford event on Saturday attracted 37 players. David Moore (9) returned the day’s best round with 36 points, ahead of Pete Robins (7) with 34. The women’s stableford went to Robyn MacRae (27) with 31 points. NTP winners were Moore, Damiean Summers, Louis Thompson, Tracey Bramich, Glenn Cook and Peter Cameron (also super pin). Lancefield There was a close finish in Lancefield Golf Club’s monthly medal event on Saturday. Club stalwart Barry Flentjar carded 95-20-75 and managed to edge out Ron McLeod 95-19-76 to clinch the medal. In the three-person Ambrose for the ladies on Wednesday victory went to the

Wendy Nicholas, Sheena Carter and Bev Beaumont combination with 89-19.4-70.6. Runners-up were Lyn Murchison, Florence Meyer and Sandra Matthews with 90-27.5-72.5. Ken Murchison’s recent good form continued in the men’s mid-week event with 92-20-72, ahead of Ed Godek 90-17-73. Mount Macedon After a short compulsory sojourn, district members were pleased to be back in action at Mount Macedon Golf Club last week, but disappointed metro members are still denied access. The five groups of three braved blustery conditions, with shot of the day – almost – going to Kevin Taylor on the par three 16th. He slam dunked an ace, only to see the ball jump out of the hole. A birdie seemed to be there for the taking, but he two putted for a par! The winner with 34 stableford points was Ian Flannery (17) with 34 points, from John Andrews (12)with 33. Sec0nd shot NTPs went to Flannery and Peter Sinclair. Limited numbers to to the metropolitan lockdown for Saturday’s stableford. Winners were Jonno Langmaid (6) with 35 points and Rob Beatson (16) with 34. Romsey After two weeks off due to lockdown Romsey golfers were eager to get back on the course, with much-improved conditions all round on Saturday. The 4BBBformat rewards top golf and a

score well under par was needed to be in contention. The day’s winners were Mitch Atlas (10) and Steve Wilkins (16) with 65 points, from Josh Squire (36) and Will Collins (36) on 68. Andrew Clement – Mick Squire and Davey Kenney – Anthony Lakey were a point further back. Scott Williams and Toby Clement were the NTP winners. Last Wednesday’s stableford attracted a smaller than usual field in chilly conditions. Jenny Hartley (24) handled the conditions best with 29 points, from Steve Wilkins (13) with 24, on a countback from Darlene Baker (20). Trentham There were 71 hopefuls in action for the August monthly medal event at Trentham on Saturday. Scoring proved difficult and the overall winner was Jason King with 84-16-68, two shots clear of fellow B-grader Troy Donovan. Nathan Hobson topped A-grade with 81-10-71, on a countback from Shane Robinson, while C-grade went to Vance Smith from a handicap of 334. The ladies also played a stroke event, with B-grader Alex Everaud in fine form with a nett 70. Terri O’Callaghan topped A-grade with a 74, and C-grade went to Helen Cashmore with a 77. In the midweek par event the best score of the day came from Bob Hogan (22) with plus 4.

Woodend Troy Williams (pictured) stole the limelight in Woodend’s Golf Club’s monthly medal event on Saturday. Williams eagled the par 5 16th with a great second shot and took out the medal with a superb 69-7-62, two shot clear of Agrade runner-up Ken Turley with 77-13-64. Ben Sly was the B-grade winner with 81-15-66, from Mick Fitzpatrick 87-16-71. James O’Brien won the July medal playoff against low marker Andrew Davies.

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SPORTS wrap Saints in top spot bid

Riley Matricardi was among the Saints’ best on Saturday. Photo: Steve Hammond

Trentham senior footballers look forward to playing at Harcourt this Saturday, with the two unbeaten teams chasing top spot on the MCDFNL ladder. Remarkably, Harcourt has a percentage of 471.77 and Trentham 469.72 showing their dominance this season, with finals looming. The Saints were excited to be back in action last weekend after another lockdown lay off, with the rescheduled round eight fixture taking place. It was also the held over TAC round promoting road safety awareness, with blue armbands being donned around the grounds. Trentham’s Sharna Ford was awarded the TAC player of the match for the A-grade netball game against Royal Park Tiger at Hedges Oval. Despite some key players missing due to extended metropolitan lockdown, Trentham senior footballers dominated to win by 97 points -- 18.20 (128) to 5.1 (31). Goals: J. Keogh 5, A. Ferrier 3, J. Cowan, R. Matricardi, C. Webber-Mirkin 2, R. Bourke, T. Ciardullo, M. Jensen and M. Strickland. Best for the Saints were J. Cowen, T. Ford, Matricardi, Bourke, L. Bruton and Ferrier. Second on the ladder, Trentham Reserves also won easily, taking control early and securing a 20.14 (134) to 2.6 (18) margin. Goals: J. Murphy 5, M. Matricardi, J. Powell 4, M. Quarrier, Q. Kinnell 2, M. Law. Best: B. Cole, J. Nadin, Quarrier, M. and P. Smith, R. Hourigan. TOUGH IN NETBALL Trentham encountered tough opposition from Royal Park in all three netball matches. The A-grade girls battled hard for a 40-33 victory, with Sharna Ford, Tamsyn Dicker and Brooke Healy named best. A one-goal loss, 36-35, was disappointing for the B-graders who tried extremely hard. Elly Rose and Jade Cass were in good form. In C-grade Royal Park prevailed 27-23 with Madelaine Matheson, Brodie Barklem and Merryn Thompson named in the best.

Lions reclaim top spot as battle royale looms

Maryborough Castlemaine Football Netball League senior competition finally resumed last Saturday, with rescheduled round eight matches. The league's planned return the previous week was derailed by snap lockdown 6.0, but sides were pleased to finally return to the field and court on Saturday. In the Seniors, Harcourt was looking for a percentage-boosting win over visitors Avoca to win back the top spot from Trentham. The Lions managed to do just that but the five weeks off the field was telling with numerous opportunities in front of goal going begging. Nonetheless Harcourt did the job and have won back the top standing by a narrow percentage after kicking 18.17 (125) to defeat the valiant Avoca Bulldogs 3.4 (22). Ben Leech once again led the way for the Lions with five and was well supported by young gun Zach Denahy with three and Sam Gale with two. Other goals kickers included Kyle Hamilton, Nicholas Holden, Darby Semmens, Sean Moss, Cameron Anderson, Brayden Frost, Jordan Gartside and Alex Code. Best for the Lions were Brayden Frost, Cameron Anderson, Sean Moss, Paul Chaplin, Darby Semmens and Ben Leech. The Lions will face a real test this weekend when they tackle second-placed Trentham at the den in round 12 action. Lexton 16.12 (108) defeated a determined Newstead 6.13 (49). Newstead held their own against the Tigers in the first term but Lexton upped the intensity as the match progressed and went on to record a comfortable win. Bradley Richardson stood tall for the Steaders kicking three, Jedd Pedretti two and Zachary Tanner also kicked a major.

Best for the Roos on a challenging day were Mitchell Stevens, Joel Smith, Jonathan Pollock, Jedd Pedretti, Rhys Smith, Matthew Schembri. The side are still knocking on the door of the eight and have another chance to change their fortunes when they tackle Natte Bealiba in their last home and away match of the season this Saturday. With the Steaders drawing the bye in the final round. Maldon 34.27 (231) notched up a big win against Dunolly 1.2 (8). The Dons looked to have maintained their form over the break and picked up where they left off. Rhys Ford led the way for Maldon with 12 and Tommy Horne was also on fire smashing through 10. Other contributors included Julian Lockwood 3, Hayden Kelly 3, David Wilson, Ashley Woodman, Bailey O'Dell, Jack Fowler, Tom Cain, Brett Cole. Best for Maldon in a top team effort were Tom Cain, Julian Lockwood, Brendan Josey, Tommy Horne, Rhys Ford, Ashley Woodman. Despite the convincing win the Bombers slipped from fourth to fifth spot due to Lexton's success and they will be determined to post another percentage-boosting victory when they face eighth-placed Avoca on Saturday. FINALS LOOM This Saturday August 21 clubs will play round 12 and on Saturday August 28, round 13 will wrap up the end of the home and away season. Finals will begin with qualifying and elimination finals on September 4 and 5, preliminary finals on September 11 and 12, culminating with the grand final on September 18. Hopefully the continued easing of Harcourt’s Brayden Frost flies high for a mark as the Lions surge into attack restrictions will allow crowds to return to against Avoca last Saturday. grounds.

MARYBOROUGH CASTLEMAINE DISTRICT FNL SENIORS Harcourt 4.3, 8.6, 12.15, 18.17 (125) d Avoca 1.2, 3.4, 3.4, 3.4 (22). Goals (H) B. Leech 5, Z. Denahy 3, S. Gale 2, K. Hamilton, N. Holden, D. Semmens, S. Moss, C. Anderson, B. Frost, J. Gartside, A. Code. Best (H) B. Frost, C. Anderson, S. Moss, P. Chaplin, D. Semmens, B. Leech. Lexton 4.0, 8.4, 13.8, 16.12 (108) d Newstead 2.4, 2.5, 4.9, 6.13 (49). Goals (N) B. Richardson 3, J. Pedretti 2, Z. Tanner. Best (N) M. Stevens, J. Smith, J. Pollock, J. Pedretti, R. Smith, M. Schembri. Maldon 7.6, 11.16, 21.23, 34.27 (231) d Dunolly 0.0, 1.1, 1.1, 1.2 (8). Goals (M) R. Ford 12, T. Horne 10, J. Lockwood, H. Kelly

3, D. Wilson, A. Woodman, B. O'Dell, J. Fowler, T. Cain, B. Cole. Best (M) T. Cain, J. Lockwood, B. Josey, T. Horne, R. Ford, A. Woodman. Trentham 4.4, 5.10, 11.14, 18.20 (128) d Royal Park 1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1 (31). Goals (T) J. Keogh 5, A. Ferrier 3, R. Matricardi, C. Webber-Mirkin, J. Cowan 2, R. Bourke, M. Strickland, T. Ciardullo, H. Sundblom, M. Jensen. Best (T) J. Cowan, T. Ford, R. Matricardi, R. Bourke, L. Bruton, A. Ferrier. Natte Bealiba 35.17 (227) d Maryborough Rovers 5.4 (34). Navarre 11.9 (75) d Talbot 8.7 (55). RESERVES Harcourt 22.20 (152) d Avoca 2.1 (13). Lexton 14.17 (101) d Newstead 2.3 (15). Maldon 36.17 d Dunolly 0.1 (1).

Trentham 20.14 (134) d Royal Park 2.6 (18) Talbot 30.11 (191) d Navarre 2.0 (12). Natte Bealiba 11.8 (74) d Maryborough Rovers 5.5 (35). UNDER 17.5s Maldon 6.10 (46) d Avoca 5.7 (37). Royal Park 16.16 (112) d Trentham 2.1 (13). Lexton 14.17 (101) d Newstead 2.4 (16). Talbot 28.16 (184) d Navarre 0.0 (0). THIS WEEK In round 12 matches Avoca v Maldon Dunolly v Navarre Harcourt v Trentham Lexton v Carisbrook Natte Bealiba v Newstead Maryborough v Talbot Royal Park - bye.

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Worthy winner of Tigers raffle

A chance footy club raffle win has replaced a broken down ute for Donald resident Robert 'Doormat' Young. While not connected to the Kyneton Football Netball Club as a regular supporter, Robert took a $100 punt on purchasing an online ticket and came away the lucky winner of a brand new HiLux Rugged X ute from Kyneton Toyota. KFNC president Hayden Evans said Robert was having a beer in his shed when they called him to tell him he'd won. "He's a lovely bloke and you couldn't find a more deserving winner," Evans said. "He bought a ticket online and his wife Kim told him off for having spent so much on a raffle ticket! "His old 2005 Nissan Navarro ute was stuck at his workplace because it wouldn't start and then he won the raffle, it's just amazing." Robert said he couldn't believe it

when he got the call. "It's come at a good time," he said. "Thanks to the Kyneton Football Netball Club and Kyneton Toyota." Tough for netballers It was a tough day at the office for Kyneton’s five netball teams on Saturday, with some coaches and players unable to participate due to the metropolitan Melbourne lockdown. However, the Tigers’ available players embraced the situation and took an opportunity to step-up against Sandhurst, with under 17s Emily Barbour and Lauren Girvan enjoying a well-deserved opportunity playing in A -Reserve. The B-grade sides enjoyed the inclusion of hard-working midcourter Millie Clifford and all-round defense specialist Tash Barron. The ‘A’ sides once again backed up for two games as a squad, with many players stuck in Melbourne.

Despite the one-sided scorelines, Kyneton teams across the board were keen to play after too many missed games in lockdown. A: Sandhurst 60 d Kyneton 28; AReserve 60-33; B 82-14. B-Reserve 96-13; U17s 58-13. Women’s football Kyneton senior women’s football side found the going tough on Sunday against a much-improved Kerang side. The Challenge Cup match took place at Kerang and the Kyneton girls held strong for the first quarter. Two quick goals from Erasmus and Evans in the third term wasn’t enough to hold the Blues as they ran away with the game in the final quarter. Kerang 9.16 (70) d Kyneton 2.1 (13). Best players for the Tigers were R. Williams, J Savoia, J. Davies and H. Erasmus.

Tiger juniors triumph It was almost a clean sweep for Kyneton junior footballers in round 16 action for the Bendigo Junior Football League on the weekend. Results were as follows: Watts Fresh U10 Yellow Goals: Heath Curtin 1. Awards: Subway - Jesse Tobin, Broker Team - John Pearce, Dynamic Print Group - Miles Rayner, Charlie Sherlock and Frank Smith. BR Projects U10 Black Goals: Luke Stringer 2, Cullen Cattanach 1, Blake Jeffrey 1, Cooper Licari 1, Percy Snelling 1, Blake Stewart 1, Kobe Veitch 1. Awards: Subway - Cullen Cattanach, The Broker Team - Riley Saunders, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Rafael Correa and Wilfred MacDonald. Landmark U12 Mixed Kyneton 7.10-52 def. St. Killians St. Peters 4.2-26 Goals: Mason Liebelt 2, Thomas Cadman 1, Luke Cameron 1, Tyler Fynch 1, Kingston Price 1 and Henry Strang 1. Awards: Subway - Thomas Cadman, The Broker Team - Curtis Fitzgerald, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Ben McGrath, Ollie Whykes, Luke Cameron and Thomas Beachey.

Ray White U14 Girls Kyneton 5.14-44 def. Golden Square 1.0-6 Goals: Nikola Cox 2, Ella Jeffrey 2, Anna Maloney 1. Awards: Subway - Molly Curtin, The Broker Team - Mariska Pondeljak, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar Anna Maloney, Milly Sims, Nikola Cox and Mara Bone. Eve Trans U14 Boys Sandhurst 11.8-74 def. Kyneton 8.6-54 Goals: Lincoln Koliba 3, Thomas Rutledge 2, Bailey Ryan 2, Samuel Collard 1. Awards: Subway - Angus Mills, The Broker Team - Lincoln Koliba, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Hunter Murray, William Maguigan, William Barry and Gabriel Collins. Custom Timber Windows U16 Boys Kyneton 9.8-62 def. Strathfieldsaye 9.5-59 Goals: Lachlan Sheahan 3, Harry Lawson 2, Jacob Girvan 1, Oliver Morris 1, Brady Muir 1, Lachlan Thompson 1. Awards: Subway - Oliver Morris, The Broker Team - Lachlan Sheahan, Dynamic Print Group Mars Bar - Lachlan Thompson, Curtis Bone, Cormac Sutton and Jye Chambers.

KFNC representative Jodi Prendergast (right) with raffle winner Robert ‘Doormat’Young and his wife Kim.

Magpies continue improvement Castlemaine Football Netball Club made the trek up the Calder on Saturday to face league powerhouse Golden Square at Wade Street. The young Magpie outfit was keen to get back onto the ground after a five-week hiatus and threw everything they had at the Bulldogs in the opening term to trail by 42 points at quarter time. Castlemaine continued to apply plenty of pressure to the highly fancied Bulldogs in the second stanza holding them to five majors and forcing numerous opportunities to go begging, while adding another goal to their tally. Despite their best efforts the margin had blow out to 72 points at half time. The Bulldogs denied the Magpies another goal in the third term but Castlemaine continued to dig deep and give their all against the might of the Square and held them to just 4.3 for the term. The home side managed to shake off the Magpies determined defence in the final term to add another six goals, but Castlemaine pegged one back and would have been pleased with the improvement since their last encounter with the finals contender. Final scores were Golden Square 23.21 (159) to Castlemaine 4.3 (27). Goal kickers for the Magpies were Liam Wilkinson, Ben Moran, Zane Doherty and Klai Jermyn Best were Liam Wilkinson, Declan Slingo, Callum McConachy, John Watson, David Stephens and Ashton Keogh. The Magpie Reserves had a tougher time of it with Golden Square absolutely dominating the match from start to finish to run out

convincing winners by 213 points. Best for the Magpies were Luke Pritchard, Dan Park, Trevor Butcher, Adam Mitchell, Dakota Slingo and Lachlan Hyland. Castlemaine's Under 18 side had a cracker first quarter against the Bulldogs pulling out all the stops to be 3.1 apiece at quarter time. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs claimed the ascendency in the second term kicking another 7.7 while stopping the Pies in their tracks. They continued to dominate in the third term and by three quarter time the margin had blow out to 89 points. To their credit the Magpies did not bow their heads. They rallied in the final quarter to kick another two goals, while holding the Square to six for the term but the damage was done. Golden Square running out winners by 117 points. Goal kickers for the Magpies were Jed Denahy 2, Ben van Egmond, Angus Mayes and Campbell McLennan. Best were Angus Mayes, Jed Denahy, Camblar Kays, Ben McConachy, Angus Waller and Ben van Egmond. On the netball court the young Magpies sides also showed great improvement from their last encounters. In A Reserve Golden Square 79 d Castlemaine 29, B Grade Golden Square 67 d Castlemaine 19, B Reserve Golden Square 69 d Castlemaine 17 and in 17 & Under Golden Square 55 d Castlemaine 18. This weekend the Magpie sides will play host to Kangaroo Flat at the Camp Reserve, before winding up their season with their final home match of the year against Maryborough on August 28.

BFNL settles for ‘Top Six’ in finals Bill West

Bendigo Football Netball League’s 2021 finals series will be condensed to a three-week ‘Top Six’ model for all football and netball grades of competition. The BFNL board of management came up with the revised plan late last week, intent on completing not only a regular season for those currently able to participate, but also to provide the league and clubs the best chance to begin and complete a successful finals series. Given the continuing uncertainty and changing state restrictions with metropolitan lockdowns affecting clubs, round 11 currently listed to be played on August 28, will be abandoned --- and the finals series will begin on that weekend. The board sees the ‘Top Six’ system providing increased flexibility to absorb any further interruption to a finals series. Barring further season interruption, BFNL Grand Finals will be scheduled for the weekend of September 11 and 12.

Acknowledging crowds are critical to community sport, and current Victorian rulings prevent metropolitan members (players) from participating and spectators from attending, the board is hopeful this position improves in coming weeks. Football enthusiasts across the Bendigo and Riddell leagues have been contemplating on what is the best course of action for weeks, with lockdowns occurring, being lifted, and re-imposed. The Bendigo board stated the purpose of the amendments was to progress through the remainder of the season and finals matches as soon as practically possible. With a continued significant risk of further season interruption to regional community sport in the immediate future, the BFNL feels the optimal path forward is to push on with the remainder of the season as swiftly as possible and as current government COVID-related settings allow. The board pointed out the reduction of home and away matches reduces the burden on clubs while retaining a critical return to competition (though Kyneton forfeited to Sandhurst last Saturday in senior and reserves football

due to a lack of players). Gisborne, at the far south of the league close to the metro area, has also been hit hard and would be understandably worried about its ability to field top-strength sides this weekend. The addition of ‘Top Six’ finals is seen by the BFNL as the most effective way of providing the opportunity to shorten the finals series and offer greater flexibility to absorb further interruption. This change also provides equality to all grades of competition following a significantly compromised second half of the season due to abandoned matches, whilst increasing participation opportunities for additional teams and players. The final structure of the ‘Top Six’ is eagerly awaited, with the BFNL promising to continue to demonstrate flexibility as required. The Riddell League previously announced it would have a ‘Final Four’ with two knockout semi-finals and a grand final spread over two weekends. It is hit harder with metropolitan lockdowns with clubs in both metro and nonmetro areas.

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High flyer: Ruckman Ben Eales, one of Gisborne’s best, out leaps a Maryborough opponent on Saturday. Photo: T. Bell

Gisborne’s A-grade netballers had a runaway over Maryborough. Photo: Gisborne Gazette

Fielding a very young side, Gisborne senior footballers travelled to Maryborough on Saturday and chalked up a 95-point victory. In many ways it was a prelude to the crucial encounter against a strong Sandhurst lineup at Gardiner Reserve this Saturday. The Bendigo League has now settled on a ‘Final Six’ series for the finals to culminate a season hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns, and Gisborne and Sandhurst are going to be among the participants. Earlier this season, the Bulldogs swept Sandhurst aside on the Queen Elizabeth Oval. Lockdown could influence how

50-metre goal from Sebastian Bell-Bartels led to a 44-point lead by half time. Maryborough revived in the third term to control the midfield for a time. In response, the irrepressible Brad Bernacki produced two individual goals, and played a part in four more. The work of Gisborne’s forwards resulted in eight last quarter goals and a final scoreline of 25-11 (161) to 10.6 (66). Overall an exceptional midfield contribution by Flynn Lakey and an eight-goal haul from McKenna were among the highlights. See scoreboard for goals and best players.

Bulldogs tune up for big match

Results from Saturday’s round of football matches in the Bendigo League were: SENIORS Gisborne 5.3, 11.6, 17.7, 25.11 (161) d Maryborough 1.3, 4.4, 8.6, 10.6 (66). Goals – (G) P. McKenna 8, B. Bernacki 4, S. Bell-Bartels 3, J. O’Brien, M. Merrett, B. Blake, J. Scanlon 2, E. Foreman, H. Thomas. Best – F. Lakey, B. Eales, Bell-Bartels, McKenna, Bernacki, O’Brien. Golden Square 8.6, 13.12, 17.15, 23.21 (159) d Castlemaine 2.0, 3.0, 3.3, 4.3 (27).

Goals – B. Moran, L. Wilkinson, Z. Doherty, K. Jermyn. J. Watson. Best – Wilkinson, D. Slingo, C. McConachy, J. Watson, D. Stephens, A. Keogh. Sandhurst d Kyneton on forfeit (due to impact of lockdown). Strathfieldsaye 19.15 (129) d Eaglehawk 7.10 (52). South Bendigo 24.11 (155) d Kangaroo Flat 9.12 (62). RESERVES Gisborne 37.18 d Maryborough 0.0. Golden Square 33.15 d Castlemaine 2.0. Sandhurst d Kyneton on forfeit. South Bendigo 12.6 d Kangaroo Flat 8.8.

The earlier Reserves match was totally one-sided, with the home side struggling to field just 14 players. Gisborne compiled 37.18 and the home side failed to score. Best players included B. Spear, M. Steinbach, J. Hickmott, S. Mackay, T. Wood and H. Doricic. NETBALLERS EASILY Gisborne’s four netball sides had runaway victories, and look forward to this Saturday’s encounters. The A-graders won 54-22, B-grade 5125, B Reserve 64-14 and the Under 17s 68-20.

Eaglehawk 6.7 d Strathfieldsaye 5.4. UNDER 18s Sandhurst 10.11 d Kyneton 1.6. Golden Square 22.17 d Castlemaine 5.2. Strathfieldsaye 15.13 d Eaglehawk 2.3. Kangaroo Flat 31.11 d South Bendigo 1.2. MATCHES ON SATURDAY Kyneton v Strathfieldsaye. Gisborne v Sandhurst. Castlemaine v Kangaroo Flat. South Bendigo v Maryborough. Eaglehawk v Golden Square.

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