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Mt Macedon ANZAC Dawn service
Special Centenary Celebration The Centenary commemoration of the Gallipoli landings will see some special features added to this year’s Mt Macedon ANZAC Day Dawn Service including stories featuring families from across the Macedon Ranges, and additional audio visual capacity to cater for a larger attendance. Following the huge success of the bus services provided last year, buses will again be provided to the Service from Gisborne, Woodend, Macedon, Romsey, Lancefield, Riddells Creek and Sunbury. Chair of the Mt Macedon ANZAC Day Dawn Service Committee, Bruce Mildenhall, said that the Committee had worked hard to ensure that the content and quality of this year’s Service would match the significance of the occasion. “This year’s Service will feature the staging of a mini-drama using historical materials and letters, music written especially for the Centenary and the offering of prayers from a number of faiths” Mr Mildenhall said. “We are proud that over recent years, the Mt Macedon ANZAC Day Dawn Service has grown in size and become one of the largest attended Dawn Services in regional Victoria.”
Bus departure points Anyone wishing to attend the Service will need to catch one of the following bus services: • Gisborne Train Station at 4:15am and 5:15am • Woodend Train Station at 4:30am and 5:15am • Romsey Community Hub at 4:30am and 5:00am • Lancefield Mechanics Hall at 4:45am • Riddells Creek Primary School at 4:15am
• Sunbury Train Station at 5:00am A continual shuttle bus service will operate from Tony Clarke Recreation Reserve- Waterfalls Road, Macedon with the first bus departing at 4:00am and the last bus departing at 5:20am People attending are requested to make a gold coin donation when they board the bus to the Service. Mount Macedon Road will be closed to Dawn Service traffic from the corner of Mount Macedon Road and Honour
Easter Art Market
Entry by gold coin donation, refreshments available and any item purchased at the Market can be taken home that very day. Open from 10 am – 4 pm daily, from Friday April 3 – to Monday April 6 at Woodend Railway Station. Welcome One and All. Check out our new website - www. woodendartgroup.org.au See you at the Market !
‘Fresh and Unframed’ Following last years successful Easter Art Market, the Woodend Art Group will continue to offer a wonderful collection of art for the 4 days over the Easter break. Clearly marked with flags and signs, situated adjacent to the Woodend Railway Station, there will be 2 rooms full of framed and un-framed paintings, drawings, etchings, mono-types, linoprints, watercolours, oils, acrylics, mixed media, pottery, cards, jewellery and more! There will be a door prize, a raffle, plus artist demonstrations at various times. The New Woodend Star • April 2015
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Avenue, and Mount Macedon Road and Straws Lane from 3:00AM on ANZAC Day. All private cars will be directed to Tony Clarke Recreation Reserve. Bookings for each bus service is essential and can be made online from Wednesday 1 April by visiting: www. organscoaches.com.au. For further information, visit www. mtmacedonanzacdawnservice.com Submitted by B. Mildenhall
Woodend RSL ANZAC Day
Following the Dawn Service and gunfire breakfast on Mt Macedon on Anzac Day Saturday 25th April the Woodend RSL will be coordinating the parade in Woodend. President Barry Meldrum stated that as in other years the Woodend RSL sub-branch will commence the commemoration service beginning at the station end of High Street outside Bradleys curtains. People are encouraged to arrive by 11.15 am to ensure they can join the start of the march. Representatives from the RSL, Braemar College, Woodend scouts and local primary schools with members of the community will step-off at 11.30 am and march down the service road to the Vietnam wall where a wreath will be placed. The parade will then march to the clock tower where another wreath will be placed, before crossing High Street proceeding along Anslow St to the RSL. A commemoration service will begin at the Woodend RSL sub branch at 11.45am and will be followed by morning tea supplied by the RSL Womens Auxiliary.
The RSL invites everyone to attend the proceedings to commemorate Anzac Day and stay to enjoy the morning tea.
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Glorious Easter Egg Hunt
at historic Duneira – 5 April The annual Duneira Children’s Easter Egg Hunt is set to take place on Sunday 5 April – so grab the kids, your camera and a picnic basket and take the scenic drive up Mt Macedon to one of our region’s loveliest historic homesteads. Bring your own basket and let the kids loose to find chocolate Easter eggs which will be hidden all over the Duneira gardens. A great day out for the whole family. This event coincides with an Open Garden Day. Make a day of it and invite the extended family. Saturday 5 April, 10am – midday (Hunt ends at midday, but stay on for the Open Garden until 4pm). $10 per adult, kids free. Pay at the gate – no bookings required.
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Woodend Winter Arts Festival launch
Girls Ride Out
Lap the Rock On Sunday the 12th of April, Macedon Ranges Cycling club are running an inaugural women’s ride. Under the auspices of the Amy Gillet Foundation, the aim is to have a single day to celebrate women’s cycling by having lots of women’s rides on the same day. The club has organised a 50 kilometre women’s ride on that day. Starting at 9.00 am at Newham the ride meanders up towards Kyneton, down through Woodend and finishes at Hanging Rock for coffee or brunch. Please note the following: • All participants must have insurance • Participants should have a reasonable level of fitness • Participants must have a working rear tail light • Entry fee to Hanging Rock is $4.00 • The ride will be capped at 30 participants. To register please contact Linda Jones 0439 314 661 or Christine Stephenson 0409 946 887. For further information on Macedon Ranges Cycling Club check the web site www.macedonrangescycling.org.au. For further information on the Women’s Ride check the web site www.thewomensride.com.au. Submitted by L. Jones
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Woodend Rainfall 2015 Each month we add the rainfall details and year to date total. Our rainfall report shows 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Please note that your own rainfall readings may not exactly match these.
Month January
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 0.1 54.0 227.5 31.0 3.9 19.2
2015
5 year aver.
61.4
55.9
41.6
71.8
February
2.5
71.5
115.0
133.0
97.4
11.2
March
42.5
121.0
35.0
84.0
53.0
49.0
64.1
April
51.0
45.0
63.5
35.5
20.5
84.1
49.9
May
30.5
39.0
73.5
54.4
47.2
46.0
48.4
June
66.5
98.5
69.0
126.8
147.8
122.3
105.2
July
76.5
87.5
82.5
102.0
101.8
79.3
88.3
August
107.5
148.5
56.0
113.7
116.4
32.7
95.8
September
88.5
97.0
98.5
54.6
85.0
55.9
79.9
October
46.0
154.5
86.0
39.0
75.6
49.6
75.1
November
99.0
193.0
82.0
31.4
67.2
53.0
87.6
December
60.0
93.0
120.0
21.4
35.2
36.6
Year total:
670.6
1202.5
1108.5
826.8
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851.0
638.9
103mm
– tickets now on sale After a stunning Romanza Andaluza concert to mark the launch of the 2015 Festival on 28 March at Woodend’s St Ambrose Catholic Church, this year’s vibrant and varied Woodend Winter Arts Festival is now officially open – and tickets are now on sale. Artistic Director and Founder, and Woodend local, Jacqueline Ogeil promised locals a sensational line up of artists and new partnerships. “We welcome from London Nikolai Demidenko, and Y-Squared from Morks of Haydn and Mozart in the stunning acoustics of St Ambrose Church,” she said. The Festival’s popular literary program will look at news and politics from home and abroad with James Button, Gay Alcorn, Michael Bachelard, Gareth Evans and Mary Delahunty. Pub philosopher Dr Roger Sworder returns to challenge thinking about our science-based society and its potential to compromise the human experience – at Holgate’s. Not to be missed are the workshops on genealogy and poetry. Be inspired by poet Deb Westbury as she launches, with Writers’ Victoria director Kate Larsen, the exciting forthcoming writing program in the intimate surrounds of the Village Larder. Submitted by I O’Duffy
‘Love Your Local’ are back!
After such a fantastic turnout at their Christmas twilight markets, and extremely positive feedback, Love Your Local are back for the Easter school holidays. With a fantastic range of local Macedon Ranges (and surrounds) stallholders, food vendors, musicians and local beer & wine, it’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Any stallholders wishing to apply, head to the website for the online application. www.loveyourlocaltwilightmarkets.com Mark these dates on your calendar, and in the meantime, follow us on Facebook, and stay up to date with all things LYL. www.facebook.com/loveyourlocalmacedonranges Submitted by Lisa Rees
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The Woodend Star 1915
Usage proud Guidelines tradition The New Woodend Star has a longLogoand taking its name from the original Woodend Star which was the local newspaper printed from 1888 to approximately 1970. This month The New Woodend Star republishes some articles, or part thereof, related to World War I to provide an impression as to what was making news in the local area at this time Letters from Egypt: A Woodend Private describes interesting sights Mr. and Mrs. Gifford, of the local post office, have received three letters from their son, Private J. Gifford, since he reached Egypt, and they contain a deal of interesting information. Writing on September 12, Private Gifford said: ‘We have arrived safely in Egypt at last, and are training in dead earnest now. The authorities do not keep the troops long here now. . . . We left the ---- at Suez, and then journeyed to Cairo by train (about ninety miles). We are encamped at a place called Zeitoun, about ten miles from Cairo. The Pyramids are a long way off, and I have not seen them yet, but intend visiting them at first opportunity. Of course, -it is very hot, and we are finding it tiring at first, drilling in
Work From Home? Tim works from home as a Graphic Designer and would like to know what tax deductions he may be able to claim. He has calculated that his home office represents 20% of the total area of the dwelling. As Tim has a dedicated office at home and has no other place of business he can claim the relevant proportion of occupancy expenses as well as running expenses. Occupancy expenses include rent or mortgage interest and council rates. Running expenses can include power, telephone and depreciation on office equipment. Deducting occupancy expenses may have eventual Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications. Using Tim’s estimated costs over a five year period the tax impacts would be: Home Office Total ($) Amount Claimable ($) Occupancy costs 25,000 pa 5,000 pa Running cost 4,000 pa 800 pa Depreciation on 2,000 pa 2,000 pa Equipment Deduction over five years 39,000 Should Tim sell his house after five years with a discounted capital gain of $100,000, he would need to report $20,000 as the taxable component of the gain. The net taxable effect of these transactions over the five year period would be $19,000 in deductions. If the home office is not the sole place of business, running costs and depreciation would still be claimable representing a total deduction over five years of $14,000. This would not have any CGT implications on Tim’s home. Please feel free to contact Andrew Marshall or Janine Orpwood on 5427 8100 for an initial consultation.
the sand, but we are compensated a lot in that we live in big and well-ventilated sheds, and only drill from 6 to 9am, and from 4 to 6.30pm, thus missing the heat of the day. Reveille is at 9 o’clock. ‘There were nine Nagambie boys here a fortnight ago, but all except two have gone to the front. On Friday last Harold and I went over to Heliopolis, about two miles from camp to the Luna Park Hospital, and saw one of the Nagambie boys, who had been wounded by a bullet lodging in his wrist. He had been in Gallipoli right from the landing, and had escaped scot-free until three weeks ago. He had some stirring episodes to relate, and saw some wonderful sights, perhaps the chief being the sinking of the battleship ‘ Triumph,’ which he viewed from the top of the hill where he was stationed. Heliopolis is a fairly big place, with some magnificent buildings in it, including the second largest hotel in the world, which has been converted into a hospital. There must be fully half-a-dozen temporary hospitals in this place, and all are full of wounded soldiers. I have been to Cairo twice: it is another city of contrasts. It is far bigger than Melbourne, and you would not see all of it in a month. The hotels and restaurants in some parts are magnificent, and the tables are sometimes set right into the road. People of all nationalities live in it, and it is absolutely a city of pleasure, and about the last place on earth that I would like to reside in, for any length of time. You have to be very careful where you have anything to eat and drink, and never take anything from the natives, who adulterate the latter especially with all sorts of unwholesome stuff. . . . Some of the larger hotels are very high-priced in their charges. Writing on the 19th of September, Private Gifford says: ‘I have seen some wonderful things since last I wrote, and will put them down in the order I have them in my diary. About a week ago I visited Cairo with two other chaps, and we chartered a guide, who showed as through the principal mosques and temples. We saw three altogether, and by far the most interesting was the largest one. This wonderful temple is 1600 years old, and was the one that Napoleon shelled when he fired from the citadel 400 years ago. We saw the holes in the wall, and in one a cannon ball has remained. The ceilings and walls were very beautiful; some of the mountings being of gold, while one door we saw was made of a solid mass of silver. The other two mosques were also wonderful, but are only 400 years old, and the things were not so antique, and therefore, not so interesting. Another afternoon a party of us walked about three miles from camp to the sacred well and sacred tree, which Joseph and Mary, with the infant Jesus, drank out of and rested under during their flight into Egypt. I secured some leaves and also a piece of wood off this ancient sycamore tree, and am enclosing the former in this letter. The water out of the well was lovely – pure and cool – and is worked by the ancient water-wheel system, drawn by a bullock. Yesterday two other fellows and myself paid a never-tobe-forgotten trip to the Pyramids. We started immediately after dinner, and, after training to Cairo, we started on an hour’s journey, per electric tram. We first visited the Sphinx,
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and saw several caves nearby in which several Pharaohs had been buried, although most of the bodies have been removed, during later years to the museum. We then visited the largest pyramid, Cheops, and we first explored the inside of it. I forgot to mention that we were in our stockinged feet all the while. A guide took us through underground passages, the walls and floor of which seemed to be composed entirely of slabs of granite. You ascend all the time, and it was hot work going, while coming back you want to toboggan nearly all the way, as the granite is so smooth. ‘We then decided to climb to the top, on the outside, and it is only then that you get an idea of the immense size of this pyramid. It was one of the steepest climbs I have ever had, and, after struggling for about thirty-five minutes with big boulders, nearly as large as ourselves, we reached the top at last, and it was well worth the trouble. I had borrowed a splendid pair of field glasses’, and so had a good look at the wonderful view, or rather, panorama, that stretched at our feet. We could see Cairo in the far distance, and other pyramids (smaller), and just below us, about a mile away, was Mena House and camp site, while in the opposite direction stretched the Sahara desert, as far as the eye could reach. I thought I might be dizzy coming down, but am glad to say I, was not ‘that way’ inclined at all. We arrived back in camp very tired, but well satisfied with our outing. Salaries Of Nurses The subject of salaries for women engaged in the difficult and often dangerous work of nursing the wounded abroad is an important one. The Joint War Committee of the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John have now fixed it at £1 per week. The ‘Nursing Times’ considers that the salary should be two guineas, or that the authorities should at least insure the nurse generously against sickness and disablement. A correspondent writes in that journal. ‘The public who are generously supporting the British Red Cross and St. John Ambulance would be the first to cry out in indignation if the nurses they send through their contributions, should suffer financially and have mental worry over ways and means, while straining every nerve to do their nursing. Most of us have to work for our living as well as for the genuine love of the work’
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Letters From The Firing Line | Living Like Moles In Zone Of Death. All the grim horrors of a battlefield, the ever present danger of rifle fire and shell, and the desolation and ruin on every hand are vividly pictured in one of the letters of our Postbag this week. ‘There are vestiges of human activity,’ says the writer, ‘but while one sees no living thing you feel you are being watched.’ The darkness, he adds, is peopled with shadows; the men work like moles, and live like owls.
(Published 27 February 1915)
A Soldier’s Hero My hero in this war is General Sir H. Smith-Dorrien, says Private W. Finlay, Royal Scots Fusiliers, now in hospital at Dundee. ‘He is a great chap. He takes the same risks as the ordinary soldier, and there is nothing that goes faster to the heart of ‘Tommy.’ One day I saw a shell burst just about ten yards in front of his motorcar and another fifteen yards in front of his motorcar and another fifteen yards behind. It did not disturb him any more than the buzzing of a fly would worry a dead man. On the day I was wounded he was passing in his car, and he insisted on taking me to hospital in it at once. I told him it was nothing serious. ‘You never can tell,’ said the general, and he took me off. All the way down he talked cheerfully to me.
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MT MACEDON ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2015 AT 6AM
BUSES OPERATING FROM: Gisborne to Dawn Service
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4:40AM
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5:00AM
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5:40AM
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4:50AM
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5:30AM
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5:30AM
Sunbury to Dawn Service
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A new outlook for the Uniting Church
Sunday the first of March ushered in a new season and a new initiative for the Uniting Churches of the Macedon Ranges and their small rural northern neighbours. The Kyneton Uniting church was filled with people from the congregations of Kyneton, Barfold, Metcalfe, Sutton Grange, Mia Mia, Romsey, Lancefield, Woodend, Tylden, Gisborne, Mt Macedon and Riddells Creek as they celebrated the beginning of a new partnership as one fellowship working together in this region. With the support of the Presbytery of Port Phillip West the partnership will call three regeneration ministers to work with all the congregations as they explore “fresh expressions” of church in their communities. There are many exciting new ideas among the people for extending the church outwards as well as continuing to provide worship and care for each other. Churches are keen to find ways to use their resources better to respond to community needs. The service on Sunday was one filled with hope as the congregation of one hundred and fifty-five shared worship and a delicious spit roast meal together committing themselves to move forward on this new journey. If you are interested in being involved, contact the Uniting Church in your own area or you can always drop in to the Op shops in Kyneton and at Woodend to speak with people there.
Final Open Garden
Australian Emergency Management Institute Mt Macedon The Australian Attorney-General’s Department invites you to view the Australian Emergency Management Institute’s gardens on Friday 10 April from 2–4:30pm. The gardens were first established in 1919 as part of The Golf House property built by Walter Murray. They were replanted after Ash Wednesday in 1983. The gardens include significant trees, winding paths and water features. At the end of April 2015 the Institute will be relocating to Canberra. Parking & Pedestrian entry: 152 Waterfalls Rd, Mt Macedon; Pedestrians only: 601 Mt Macedon Road. Free admission. Submitted by Lucy Clyde
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Grants for local community projects
Does your not-for-profit community group have an exciting and inclusive project that will provide great benefits to your community? From Wednesday 1 April until Friday 1 May 2015, Macedon Ranges Shire Council will be accepting applications from community groups for grants of up to $6,000 through its annual Community Funding Scheme. “This is your chance to apply for funding for projects that connect people with our community, environment and heritage, promote health and wellbeing, encourage engagement in the arts and bring economic benefits to our shire,” said Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson. The grants program’s broad criteria have allowed a wide range of projects to be funded over the past 19 years, including cross-country jumps for a pony club, a men’s shed start-up, a website development project and a sculptural pig project, just to name a few. Last year, Council awarded $178,450 to 55 community groups. Copies of the guidelines and application form will be available to download from mrsc.vic.gov.au/communityfunding-scheme from 1 April 2015. To be eligible for a Community Funding Scheme grant you must discuss your project with a Council officer before submitting your application. A Council officer can be contacted on 5422 0333 or via grants@mrsc.vic.gov.au. Submitted by G.Gamble for M.R.S.C
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Woodend art show bounces back into the history books
This year’s Woodend Lions Art Show has left organisers and many artists jubilant after 74 artworks sold and more than $10,000 was raised for the local community. The overwhelming success of the 40th anniversary event follows the cancellation of the show last year due to insufficient entries. Lions president Barry McDonald attributed the success to a massive volunteer effort by a small group of club representatives and members of the Macedon Ranges Art Trail, who joined forces to revitalise the annual show. “This is the real success, the synergy of groups of people working together to achieve great things. We are delighted with the contributions made by the artists of the Trail and are pleased that the show worked well for them too,” Mr McDonald said. Around 400 entries including paintings, mixed media, sculpture, glass art, woodwork, pottery and photography drew a steady crowd of visitors to St Ambrose Hall throughout the Labour Day long weekend. Best in Show went to Mark Cowie, of Bullarto, for his iron sculpture, ‘Somewhere out in the Universe’. 2nd Best in Show was awarded to Deborah Mullins for her fine art photograph ‘Summer Tourists’. The Hesket artist bonded her photo to acrylic “to provide a greater sense of depth and mystery to the digital image alone”. Malmsbury potter Tony Barnes won the 3D category, Anneka Hoekstra won Photography, Caroliza Job took out the Local Artist prize, and the People’s Somewhere Out in the Choice vote went to Gisborne painter Universe’ by Bullarto Helen Cottle. sculptor Mark Cowie The Junior section was popular with won Best in Show at visitors including some who were pleased this year’s Woodend to purchase work by budding artists. Lions Art Show. Overall prizes went to Megan Godfrey and Eliza Rose-Coburn. Macedon Ranges Art Trail Manager Nadine Hartnett believes this year’s success augurs well for the event’s growth and proves how powerful community partnerships can be. “We were confident that it would be a strong show but never anticipated so many sales. The tremendous positive feedback about the artwork and its presentation will drive us
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forward,” said Ms Hartnett. “This is primarily about making good things happen in our community. It also provides artists of all standards with excellent exposure to the public and a venue to exhibit and sell their work.” Mr McDonald acknowledged the outstanding support of St Ambrose Parish & School. He thanked major sponsors; the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Lorraine Thomas, Ivor Johnson, Ray Lodder, Blackbird Cakes, Feeling Framed, Arthouse Direct, Jellis Craig, Sign Obsession, Construction Training International, Bourkie’s Bakehouse, Macedon Ranges Florist, Holgates Brewhouse and Ian Marks. Raffle prizes donated by Helen Cottle, Leadlight By Ettore and Macedon Railway Hotel were strongly sought. The winners were P.Cartwright, Janine Lamble and Abi Van der Weerden. The Lions will use the money raised to fund school scholarships, support people in need, contribute to medical research and young individual endeavours, and, if necessary, to offer aid after natural disasters. Anyone wishing to find out more about joining the Woodend Lions can ring Barry McDonald on 5427 1272. “I am tremendously proud of what we have achieved working in partnership. The club allowed the artists to have a very hands-on involvement in the event’s organisation, and a number of them spent hours working beside Lions members to raise the bar on this art show. “Guests on opening night and visitors over the weekend praised the standard and presentation of entries. There were more than four times as many artworks sold than in 2013, which contrasts the experiences of other art shows and gallery exhibitions. Submitted by Nadine Hartnett
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Cake stalls, tea towels and heritage plaques Many thanks to our volunteers who donated goods for this year’s first cake stall, and of course to everyone who supported this fundraiser by making a purchase. At the time of print, it was unknown how much we raised but every cent counts towards keeping Playgroup running at a high standard. Thank you! Our next fundraiser is underway. If you are a Playgroup member, we are ordering high quality, 100 per cent cotton tea towels for your children to paint and give as presents on Mother’s Day. Order forms are available at Playgroup and more information is in your weekly newsletter and on the website and Facebook page. Get one for yourself, your mum, your in-laws, and anyone who would love a memento of your child’s creativity. Tea towels are $10 and Playgroup will provide the paint so the activity can be done during your session. We were thrilled to be part of the Woodend & District Heritage Society Heritage Walk on Sunday 22 March. A plaque was unveiled during the walk in recognition of the service and support Woodend Playgroup has provided to the community over the past 35 years. Former President Faye Cormick and some of our current members attended the walk. At the unveiling of the plaque, Faye talked about the history of Woodend Playgroup, which has supported families throughout the Macedon Ranges by fostering friendships, learning, play and fun. Some sessions still have vacancies. If you would like to join Woodend Playgroup please call 0467 093 878 or email us at woodendplaygroup@gmail.com For more information visit www.woodendplaygroup.org.au or join us on Facebook - facebook.com/woodendplaygroup Submitted by Kristi High
a messaage from the Mayor Health and Wellbeing Macedon Ranges, whilst blessed with outdoor areas and a good variety of sporting facilities and recreation venues, has a higher than average percentage of people who are obese or overweight, and who report poor mental health. There are so many ways we can all work together to improve these statistics. As individuals we can eat more healthily – incorporating fresh vegetables and fruit into our diets, plan meals ahead of time, incorporate exercise into our daily routine, and encourage each other to join in new activities. Council now has a Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee to comment upon proposed council strategies. Currently we are considering healthy food choices in Sports and Aquatic centers, and some time ago we began making catering at council functions healthier. Council owns and manages many reserves, suitable for walking, running or cycling. Council also established the “Live 4 Life” programme looking after the mental health of year 8 students across 5 secondary schools in our shire. We also run a series of free mental health first aid courses for parents or carers of these secondary school students. Council has also assisted, via our Community Funding Scheme, many initiatives related to health and wellbeing. I would encourage people thinking of organizing an event or wanting support for a new initiative that involves health and wellbeing to make enquiries about submitting an application this year. Applications open on Friday 1st April and close on Friday 1st of May and details are available on the MRSC website. Best wishes, Jennifer
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It’s been a whirlwind couple of months at the House; we have had a very successful Whole Town Garage Sale, with 65 households signing up. We have raised enough funds to assist with the purchase of a new data projector for the House – Woohoo! The support of the New Woodend Star in their March edition certainly helped get the message out and created a great buzz... We have been busy planning the next term’s offerings; please see your Term 2 brochure in this edition of the Woodend Star. We are delighted that a range of new courses and activities are being held through the House plus, or course, our old favourites. We look forward to eager young faces gathered at the skate park to undertake Scooter Clinics with Burt Smith, a sponsored freelance scooter rider; cost is $15 per session running on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Also for children, our new program Inner Space, run by Virginia Kingsford; it’s a six-week program to help 8 to 11 year olds manage and deal with their feelings and emotions. We are continuing to roll out programs that aim to engage and strengthen children and teens and Yoga with Melissa has now expanded into this area too. For the adults we have a whole lot of new workshops including Storytelling for Adults run by the engaging and dedicated storyteller Kate Lawrence. It’s a two part workshop over two days and definitely not to be missed. Our Unlock Your Technology clinics that we snuck into our program in late February are proving popular with all ages; who doesn’t need a few pointers about your ‘smart gear’ every now and again? We are very grateful to Braemar College for partnering with us on this. We are continuing to offer a range of art and craft focused courses and workshops too, with Botanical Illustration and Tatting continuing and Vicki Marquignaz offering her excellent Craft with Vicki workshops over a number of Saturdays. On the community side of things we are hosting the Great Woodend Sewing Bee to create “miles of bunting” as a community resource. The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group will be leading it and we are looking for donations of fabric to assist with its creation plus we will need bodies to get into the cutting, pinning, ironing and sewing and also the nurturers to heat and serve the soup and butter the bread. It’s being held on Sunday June 14, so soup will definitely be in order. A small fee of $5 to cover the costs will be charged. Sign up at reception. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for other working bee opportunities in the Undercroft and let us know what skills you can bring to making this space an active community resource. We are really hoping to get some reusing of pallets happening, there are some great furniture ideas out there. Until next time – Jill Scanlon – Coordinator
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aid, helping to reconnect families separated by the effects of the cyclone, and door knocking to check on people and to give out recovery information. Red Cross is also liaising with the Queensland Government to distribute The members of the Woodend branch of food vouchers to those in need. Red Red Cross would like to thank all those Cross Australia provides our volunteers with training to enable them to perform who visited and supported our cake in these roles. Visit www.redcross.org.au stall on February 28th. You all helped make this a great success. And also a big to read more about the role Red Cross is playing in the relief and recovery thank you to those who supported our following Cyclone Marcia and Cyclone members during March and Red Cross Lam. Calling by donating and helping us fill The Woodend branch was also our tins! All funds raised have been forwarded pleased to receive a Certificate of Recognition from Red Cross Australia. to Red Cross Australia to assist with The awarding of the Certificate humanitarian and emergency aid both recognises the contribution of locally, nationally and internationally. A local example of the use of Red Cross individual branches to the National and International efforts of Red Cross. funds is currently in action, with two If you want to help contribute to your of our local community members, local and broader community, became who are volunteers with the Red Cross a member of your local Woodend Emergency Services, have recently Branch. Some of the benefits include travelled to Rockhampton to assist a sense of belonging and participation, with the relief and recovery program expanding your circle and building new following Cyclone Marcia. Some of friendships, and you gain self-esteem the activities they will be involved in and a sense of achievement by knowing include, providing psychological first
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Easter school holiday fun
If you are looking for things to do over the Easter school holidays, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and your local libraries have a range of activities planned to keep the kids entertained. Activities and games at Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre (KTSAC) Two school holiday activity days will be held at KTSAC for primary school aged children between the hours of 10am3pm on Tuesday 31 March and Thursday 9 April. The day will consist of: • 10am-12pm Stadium activities including sports and craft • 12-1pm Lunch (to be provided by participant) · 1-3pm Pool activities including inflatable and games. Bring clothes suitable for stadium activities, bathers and a towel, lunch and snacks, and a drink bottle. Cost: first child $35, second child $32.50 and third child $30 (discounted rate for siblings only). Bookings are essential by calling the centre on 5421 1477. Pool inflatable fun in Gisborne and Kyneton • Gisborne Aquatic Centre: Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April (excludes Easter weekend public holidays) 1pm–3pm, $4.50 per child. • Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, Monday 30 March, Wednesday 1 April, Wednesday 8 April and Friday 10 April. 12.30pm–2.30pm, $4.50 per child. Intensive Learn to Swim program Children can improve their swim skills and confidence during the school holidays by joining an intensive Learn to Swim program in Kyneton and Gisborne. These 30 minute classes are held over four days and are suitable for children aged three years and over. Classes will be held Monday 30 March-Thursday 2 April and Tuesday 7-Friday 10 April.
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Cost: $58 per child. Bookings are essential. Contact the Gisborne Aquatic Centre on 5421 1452 or the Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre on 5421 1477. Pants Down Circus ROCK! Kyneton Town Hall Thursday 2 April, 1.30pm & 7.30pm Pants Down Circus ROCK! is set to a pumping classic rock soundtrack with a wide range of circus acts including acrobatics, juggling and hula hoops. Whether you like death-defying stunts, incredible displays of strength and agility or just plain silly nonsense, this spectacular is sure to entertain all ages. Cost: $17 each, $60 for a family (2 adults, 2 children), and $15 each for groups of 8+. For tickets, visit mrsc.vic. gov.au/arts/buytickets or call 1300 888 802. Tweenies and teens aged 11-18 years can participate in a hula hoop and juggling workshop from the super talented Pants Down Circus ROCK! crew at the Woodend Community Centre on Wednesday 1 April, 3.30-4.30pm. The workshop is free but bookings are essential, contact Woodend Library on 5427 2074 or online at www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au. The Soldier’s Gift at the Kyneton Museum Bring the entire family along for a different viewpoint on World War 1 through the pages of The Soldiers Gift, on display at the Kyneton Museum from Friday 3 April to Sunday 31 May 2015. This exhibition presents the effects of the war from a child’s perspective. Held during the Anzac centennial celebrations, The Soldier's Gift is a book that represents one family's courage and endurance during the First World War, the terrible losses at Gallipoli and a time that changed Australia forever. This exhibition features original illustrations and sketches from the book by acclaimed illustrator Jane Tanner. Beautifully-designed endpapers host historical imagery including photographs of Continued on page 14
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School Holiday Fun Queen Victoria, letters, newspaper clippings and personal mementos, including locks of baby hair. The Museum is open from 11am–4pm, every Friday to Sunday, including over the Easter weekend. For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/museum Activities at your local library Journals and diaries at Gisborne and Kyneton libraries, Tuesday 31 March, 11am Create a unique journal or diary that represents you to record memories of your 'good old days'. For 8-12 years. Bring some photos of yourself. To book for this free event, visit www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au, or contact Kyneton library via kyneton@ncgrl.vic.gov.au or 5422 1365, or Gisborne library via gisborne@ncgrl.vic.gov.au or 5428 3962. Eggscellent Easter, Romsey Library, Thursday 2 April, 11am to 12noon Enjoy delightful stories, craft, activities and a good old fashioned egg and spoon relay at the Romsey Library. Suitable for children aged 4-8 years. To book for this free event, visit www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au, or contact Kyneton library via kyneton@ncgrl.vic.gov.au or 5422 1365 To view a copy of the complete Goldfields Libraries events program, visit www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au or contact your local library: Gisborne Library, 5428 3962; Kyneton Library: 5422 1365, Romsey Library: 5429 3086, Woodend Library 5427 2074.
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Part of the Garden Group, she is to be found outside on most fine days: watering, deadheading or weeding. She enjoys working in the kitchen garden, tending the vegetables and fruit, but especially likes the Cottage garden, adjacent to the dining room. Here an array of old-fashioned plants scent the air and provide a kaleidoscope of colour. These Gardens were developed by volunteer Ruth Pollard and are a drawcard for all residents; to sit, stroll, graze or pick a few flowers for their room. The gardens at Bupa will be open to the public on April 19th from 1.30-3.30pm for a mini “Harvest Festival”. Plants and produce from the garden will be on sale or enjoy tea and a scone in the gardens. All welcome.
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Woodend Probus Woodend Probus Club encourages its members to develop new interests and stay active, both physically and mentally. The Club meets on the first Thursday of every month (except December) at the Woodend Community Centre commencing at 10am.We listen to informative talks on a wide variety of topics. Our next meeting is on Thursday April 2 at 10am.with guest speaker Gene Roberts – discussing Aboriginal History of the Macedon Ranges. Alos monthly, there’s a day trip to places of interest such as gardens, exhibitions and theatres. The next outing for is on Friday April 24 is to see “The Women of the 60s” at the Kyneton Town Hall. March featured a Coach trip to Werribee Park including opportunities to tour the Mansion, rose garden, Open Range Zoo and lunch at the Cafe. We always welcome new visitors at our meetings. There is no cost for visiting, and this offers an opportunity to see if Woodend Probus is for you. If you are interested in attending one of our meetings or becoming a new member, please contact the President, Charles Killoh (5427 2780) or Secretary, Rita Hamilton (5427 2483) or via woodendprobus@hotmail.com or P.O. Box 356, Woodend, 3442. Woodend Probus is an association that brings people together in friendship, to advance intellectual and cultural interests, and to offer stimulation and fun through social interaction and activities. We welcome new members who are not in full time work or who are retired. We are a notfor-profit organisation run by a committee of volunteers.
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Woodend Library
Woodend Library now offers different formats of reading for our borrowers to utilize. eMagazines are becoming popular and Zinio provides great magazine titles. If you are a member of the library you can read full colour, interactive, digital magazines anytime during the day or night, 365 days a year with our eMagazine service from Zinio. View Zinio magazines online or offline through apps for most devices (iOS, Android, PC and Mac). You can access over 100 popular magazine titles including Australian, English and American magazines. Some of the popular Australian titles are: Australian House and Garden, Better Homes and Gardens, Australian Home Beautiful, Donna Hay Magazine, Australian Women’s Weekly, RIDE cycling review and Earth Garden with many more! Zinio also offers English titles which include: 25 Beautiful Homes, Kitchen Garden and Country Living U.K to name just a few. American magazines such as O The Oprah magazine, Architectural Record and Quilting arts magazine are just a few of the selection available, quite easily accessed from home. AD No: 2 FOR 2015 All you need THE is yourNEW libraryWOODEND card and PIN.STAR If you are Please put Logo in GOLD colour (not the black) not a member, library membership is free. You can join in
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Residents and community groups now have the opportunity to book a one-on-one meeting with the Mayor and Councillors to discuss local issues. Twenty minute meetings can be booked from 7pm–9pm at the following locations: · Wednesday 1 April: Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend · Wednesday 6 May: Kyneton Mechanics Institute, 81 Mollison St, Kyneton · Wednesday 5 August: Romsey Hub, Monegeetta Room, 96–100 Main St, Romsey · Wednesday 7 October: Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre, Classroom 1, Hamilton St, Gisborne. To book an appointment, contact Debbie Peter on (03) 5422 0313 or email dpeter@mrsc.vic.gov.au. Submitted by G.Gamble for M.R.S.C
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Changes to burning off restrictions in April
To coincide with the end of the Fire Danger Period on Monday 30 March, Macedon Ranges Shire Council has revised burning off restrictions under its Local Law for the month of April, to encourage residents on land under one acre to clean up after recent storms. Council’s Manager of Community Safety, Anne-Louise Lindner, said that to help residents with property clean up, permits to burn will not be required on land under 4,000 square metres (one acre) during the month of April only. For land over one acre, a permit may be required. For example, a permit is required for burns of more than 10 cubic metres on land up to 10 acres and more than 100 cubic metres on land over 10 acres. Landowners should check the Local Law for the full list of burn-off restrictions. “Residents who live on less than one acre may have a lot of dry, fine fuels such as leaves and twigs that need to be cleaned up after recent storms and strong winds. “This is also a good time to burn off any woody weeds such as gorse and blackberry that you may have pulled up over the summer. These weeds need to be disposed of on site, and burning is the easiest way to do this,” said Ms Lindner. “Just remember you must be burning off dry fuels for fire prevention purposes only. Consider your neighbours too, and ensure that your burn off is not causing a nuisance. “Most importantly, burn-offs must be monitored for at least seven days afterwards to ensure they are fully
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extinguished. Burn-offs must be extinguished with water, not by burial. “It is still very dry and fire risk is still present, so please be careful. Check the full list of restrictions on Council’s website before you burn,” she said. All burn-offs must be registered with the CFA by calling 1800 668 511. Large landholders who wish to conduct a burn that does not fit the conditions outlined in the Local Law should contact Council’s Fire Management Officer to discuss and apply for a free permit to burn. Larger loads of green waste (excluding noxious weeds) can also be taken and tipped for free at Council’s transfer stations. For questions about burning off in the Macedon Ranges outside the fire danger period, contact Council on 5422 0333 or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/burning-off. For more information about preparing your property for fire prevention purposes, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/fireready Submitted by G. Gamble for M.R.S.C.
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April 2015 Referrals to Specialists – don’t last forever
To be eligible for Medicare rebates when seeing a Specialist, you need a current referral from a GP. Most referrals are only current for 12 months from the date they are written. When booking appointments for return visits to Specialists, enquire whether or not your initial referral is still current; if not you will need to book an appointment with your GP for a new referral before seeing your Specialist. If you see a Specialist without a current referral letter you will not be eligible for any Medicare rebate for that service, resulting in a large out-ofpocket expense. Medicare does not permit the backdating of referral letters.
Allied Health services Brooke Street Medical Centre is proud to employ an experienced and diverse allied health team in order to provide comprehensive services to patients. Our team includes: Annie Barry – Dietitian Gemma Bird – Exercise Physiologist Jan Harver – Better Health Nurse – assessments & care planning Cathy James - Physiotherapist Kristen Kappel – Psychologist Michelle Neal – Asthma educator & smoking cessation nurse Wendy Shepherdley – Diabetes Educator Our GPs, nurses and allied health professionals work together as a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated and continuous care. Make an appointment on 5427 1002 or speak with your GP to discuss your needs.
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Dignity, respect & safety
Everyone who enters the Brooke Street Medical Centre deserves to be safe and treated with dignity and respect. We therefore have a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy to abusive or threatening behaviour directed towards patients or staff. This includes shouting, swearing, threats, racist comments, name calling, inappropriate gestures etc. Without exception abusive people will be required to leave the clinic immediately and transfer their medical care to another practice.
Flu vaccinations
As reported in last month’s Woodend Star, flu vaccinations are late this year. We are not expecting deliveries until around mid-April and will offer flu clinics as soon as the vaccines become available. Brooke St. Medical Centre – tel. (03) 5427 1002 The New Woodend Star • April 2015
Anyone travelling overseas should see a health professional before they leave. Woodend Travel Health at Brooke Street Medical Centre can help you identify risks and how to manage them for your particular destination and planned activities. Consults cover issues such as immunisations, protecting against disease carrying insects, deep vein thrombosis, traveller’s diarrhoea, food & water hygiene, rules for taking medications overseas, etc.. Even travelers to lower risk destinations like Europe can benefit from health & safety information. Ideally, make an appointment at least 6 weeks before you are due to leave, but any time is better than no time. To book an appointment – ring reception on 5427 1002 and ask for a travel appointment. After hours GP Helpline - tel. 1800 022 222 page 21
New ratepayers attracted by rural lifestyle
The top two reasons for purchasing a property in the Macedon Ranges Shire was ‘a rural lifestyle’ and ‘beauty of the area’ according to Council’s latest New Ratepayer Survey report, which reviews data received between June 2011 and September 2014. “The report shows a strong connection between ratepayers and the area in which they have chosen to live. It is encouraging to see that we attract, and keep, residents with a strong appreciation for the lifestyle, beauty and character of our region,” said Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson. Contrary to popular belief, Macedon Ranges doesn’t just attract ‘tree-changers’—respondents were more likely to come from a rural area than a city. Of those who came from a city, most previously lived in Melbourne. ‘Feel / atmosphere’, ‘community’, ‘country’ and ‘quiet’ were the most commonly occurring terms used by respondents to describe what they value most about their local town. Most households that responded to the survey expect to live in the Macedon Ranges for 15 years or more. The New Ratepayer Survey was designed by Council in 2005 to find out who was moving to region and why. It is the only source of information that provides objective data on what some Macedon Ranges residents value about the area they live in. The population report is available on Council’s website, go to www.mrsc.vic.gov.au to view more. Submitted by G.Gamble for M.R.S.C.
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Resident to compensate for illegally lit fire
On Monday 16 March a man was prosecuted at the Kyneton Magistrates' Court for lighting a large fire in Ashbourne in breach of Council’s Local Law in November last year. Woodend CFA and the local police had to attend the fire in response to concerns raised by nearby residents about the large plume of black smoke and explosive noises. The man had no sufficient fire protection equipment available to extinguish the fire and some spot fires had occurred. The CFA extinguished the fire using 6,000 litres of water. The man was placed on a 12 month good behaviour bond and ordered to donate $600 to the Woodend CFA. Manager of Community Safety, Anne-Louise Lindner, said this could have been avoided if the resident had contacted Council before lighting the fire. All burnoffs should also be registered with the CFA by calling 1800 668 511. “Permits to burn are free, which includes an assessment and safety advice. Before burning off, always check the requirements of the Local Law on Council’s website, or by calling or dropping into a Council office,” she said. Ms Lindner said that some residents may be permitted to burn off without a permit now that the fire danger period has ended as of Monday 30 March, but they should always check the Local Law restrictions first. “You may still need a permit, depending on the size of your land and the amount you wish to burn off. Burn-offs must also be monitored for at least seven days afterwards to ensure they are fully extinguished,” she said. “Be conscious of the impact on your neighbours, particularly of nuisance smoke. As a courtesy, talk to them first before you burn off.” For questions about burning off in the Macedon Ranges outside the fire danger period, contact Council on 5422 0333 or visit Burning Off. Submitted by G.Gamble for M.R.S.C.
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Two new events for young people in the Macedon Ranges will be held in Romsey and Woodend during the Easter school holidays, featuring bands, DJs, workshops, competitions and more.
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council Mayor, Jennifer Anderson said the events—called ‘Off The Street’—will offer young people the chance to perform, share ideas, socialise and learn new skills. "Young people of all ages and walks of life are encouraged to get involved. "There is an exciting line up of bands and DJs; a range of skate, parkour and graffiti workshops; plus scooter, skate and BMX competitions," she said. There will also be free barbecues and prizes up for grabs. The first event is on 1 April at the Romsey Skate Park and the second is on 8 April at the Woodend Skate Park. Both events kick off at 12pm and are drug and alcohol free. Gold coin donation for all competition entries. To find out more, or to register for the competitions or workshops, call Sarah Cook on 0402 087 949 or visit the Youth Facebook page. ‘Off The Street’ events are a joint initiative of Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s YEP! (Youth Engagement Program) and MITS (Music in the Sticks) programs. Submitted by G.Gamble for M.R.S.C.
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SCAMwatch
SCAMwatch is warning consumers and businesses to be aware of NBN-related scams seeking to get your personal details or asking you to buy equipment you don’t need. As the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) progresses, you may receive legitimate materials from NBN Co and telecommunications service providers about what you need to do when the NBN comes to your area. Unfortunately, scammers may take advantage of the NBN rollout, using it as an excuse to contact consumers and small businesses. Scammers may call or email with false claims that they need personal details, such as credit card details, to allow access to the NBN. Some scammers may also tell consumers that they need to buy new equipment to use services over the NBN. Scammers often use major government programs or announcements like the NBN to trick people into handing over their money or personal details. Scammers may pretend to be from NBN Co, a government agency, or a telecommunications provider to sound legitimate. They may spin a range of stories to make their story sound real, such as claiming that personal information such as credit card details is necessary to get access to services over the NBN. Scammers typically ask for people’s financial and other personal details to access their money and commit identity theft. NBN Co is the company responsible for the NBN rollout. It is a wholesale network provider and does not provide retail services to consumers. It is unlikely that
NBN Co will ask consumers for personal bank or credit card details. You should only give your personal bank or credit card details if you know who you are talking to and understand the reason you are providing these details. If you are unsure about what you need to do to switch to services over the NBN, you should contact your preferred telecommunications service provider using the number in the telephone directory or on their official website. There are a limited number of circumstances where you may need new equipment when you switch to services over the NBN – for example if you have a household or medical alarm or if you need a new modem or router. Do not purchase any new equipment before speaking with your preferred telecommunications service provider and/or your equipment provider. Be on guard, you may receive a phone call or email from someone asking for your personal or banking details in order get services over the NBN at your home or business. If you are approached by someone purporting to offer the NBN in this way, hang up and stop contact– the person on the other end may be a scammer. The best approach is to call your preferred telecommunications service provider using the number they list in the telephone directory or on their official website. How these scams work • You receive a call, email or knock at the door out of the blue from someone claiming to be from the NBN, a government department or business such as a telecommunications service provider.
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SCAMwatch Continued from page 25 • The caller or sender will claim that, because of the NBN, you must provide personal information. You may be asked to provide your bank account details or other personal information. • If you provide your bank account details or other personal information, the scammer may use it to commit identity theft or to steal your money. • Alternatively, the caller may tell you that you need to buy new equipment because your existing equipment is incompatible with the NBN and ask you to purchase equipment. Protect yourself • Know who you are talking to: If you have any doubts about the identity of any caller who claims to represent a business, organisation or government department, contact the body directly. Don’t rely on numbers, email addresses or websites provided by the caller – find them through an independent source such as a phone book or online search. • Protect your personal information: Never give your personal, credit card or online account details over the phone unless you made the call and the phone number came from a trusted source. • Think twice before buying: Before purchasing any new equipment for the NBN, make sure you do your own research. Contact your service provider directly and shop around to make sure new equipment is actually required. • If you think you’ve been scammed, report it: If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately. Report You can report scams to the ACCC via the SCAMwatch report a scam page or by calling 1300 795 995. Submitted by B Napthine
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Motorists urged to respect school crossings
Macedon Ranges Shire Council and local police are urging motorists to be more vigilant when approaching school crossings, in the interests of child and pedestrian safety. Council is working with local police in response to an increase in a number of complaints regarding drivers not obeying the 40km/h speed zone, incidents of motorists either failing to stop or taking off early at children’s crossings, dropping off and picking up children in no standing zones, and double parking. “Our crossing supervisors this year have dealt with several incidents of motorists driving too quickly through the school crossing and parents attempting to drop off and pick up children in the no standing zones,” said Council’s Director of Assets & Operations, Dale Thornton. Officer in Charge of the Highway Patrol, Sergeant Geoff Neil, said that all drivers are required by law to stop at children’s crossings when a stop sign is displayed or a pedestrian has stepped onto the crossing. Motorists who fail to respect these rules risk a $369 on-the-spot fine and the loss of three demerit points. In a 40km school speed zone, a driver detected to be travelling at 65km or above will also incur a licence suspension of one month minimum. “The vast majority of drivers abide by the road laws,
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but unfortunately a small minority are causing a danger to school crossing pedestrians and staff,” said Sergeant Neil. “In response to recent incidents, local police are being extra vigilant and devoting extra patrol time to ensure that students and crossing supervisors are not endangered. In particular, we have been targeting the crossing on Aitken St in Gisborne as this has a high volume of traffic,” he said. Sergeant Neil also reminded motorists to be careful when there are extra hazards such as weather, traffic congestion, buses, and pedestrians behaving in unexpected ways. “Drivers need to expect the unexpected, particularly from younger children who do not possess the same level of safety awareness as older students,” he said. Council manages 19 school crossings across the shire, and employs 34 school crossing supervisors. School crossings are active between 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm and times may be highlighted by variable speed signs, flashing lights and other regulatory signs. “Our supervisors have an extremely difficult job and often work under difficult conditions. We therefore ask motorists to appreciate their hard work and respect their commitment to ensuring our children are safe,” concluded Dale Thornton, Council’s Director of Assets & Operations. Submitted by G.Gamble for M.R.S.C.
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Something to think about this Easter
A chemistry teacher, did something a little unusual - he handed out a test to all of his students who knew it would be difficult. He told them, “I want you to read through the entire test before you begin to take it.” As they read through the test most of them realized they were in trouble - and should have studied more - but then one student got to the end of the multiple page test and read these words at the bottom: it said, “You can try and get an ‘A’ by taking this test or you can just put your name on it and automatically receive an A.” The student immediately signed his name, walked up to the desk, and walked out. He found out later that one of the boys in the class didn’t read through the test—he just started taking the test and never caught on. It’s too bad - because it might have been his best test that he had ever taken. But he didn’t get an “A”! And then there was Macayla - and apparently she got quite upset because she had spent so much time studying and what kind of teacher gives an ‘A’ for nothing? She stayed and took the test on principle. If she was going to get an ‘A’ she was going to earn it! She didn’t get an “A”. Almost everyone thinks they are going to heaven and if you asked them why they believe that, they would say, “I’m a pretty good person.” It’s hard for us to accept that we need help. We want to save ourselves!
The truth is that we can’t earn our way to heaven. You may be a good person who does nice things; but the Bible says that we’ve all sinned and the penalty for our sins is not one that we can pay to get in to heaven - Romans 3:23 Because God loves us so-o much and knows that not one of us are good enough to pay the price to get into His perfect, sinless heaven, He sent His only Son Jesus Christ to pay the Price on our behalf. This Easter why not believe and accept God’s payment and Guarantee an “A” for your life for eternity - John 3:16 Easter Service Easter Sunday Service 5th April – 10am 7 Mitchell Court Romsey, all welcome If you would like to know more about faith in Jesus please contact Pastor Marilyn or our Church office Ph. 5429 6327 We would be happy to help you find true peace and joy in life. Encourage Church: “Encouraging one another to be ALL we can be in life and in God”. You are invited to join us at our regular Sunday Service: 10am at 7 Mitchell Court Romsey or one of our fortnightly Life Groups. Fortnightly Youth events and weekly Children’s programs. We also offer Kidzone before & after School Care, Vacation Care and ‘mainly music’ program. Coming events · Sunday 12th April at 10am Morning Service = Ps Doug Higgins (Missionary based in Thailand) · Sunday 24th May at 10am Morning Service = Ps Kameel Majdali (Teach All Nations Ministry – current global events) · Tuesday 16th June at 7pm, Romsey Mechanics Institute Watoto African Children’s Choir Performance · Sunday 19th July at 10am Morning Service = Celebrate Messiah (Passover Teaching by Ps Lawrence Hirsch) Submitted by Pastor Marilyn Hunter -
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April 4
Woodend Community Farmers Market
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Duneria – Easter Egg Hunt
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Australian Emergency Management Institute – Open Garden
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Macedon Ranges Cycling Club – The Women’s Ride
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St Marys - Norma Richardson Hall Knit and Natter
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Kyneton Farmers Market
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Run the Rock – Hanging Rock
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ANZAC – Dawn service Mt Macedon
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Riddells Creek Farmers Market
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Lancefield & District Farmers Market
May 6
St Marys – Norma Richardson Hall Tillow Fashions
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Gisborne Singers: Rossini’s Messe Solennelle
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Woodend Winter Arts Festival
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COMMUNITY GROUPS CONTACT DETAILS Alcoholics Anonymous, Friday night, Cobaw Community Centre, 0409 131 144 Australian Breastfeeding Association, Heather, 5427 2398 Cobaw Thursday Walking Group 5427 3340 Daylight Masonic Lodge, 5427 2480 1st Woodend Scout Group, 5427 2848, Leisa 0429 331 695 Friends of Macedon Ranges Library, Sheila/Don 5427 3644 Garden Club, 5422 6062 / 5427 3340 Kyneton Municipal Band, PO Box 57 Kyneton, 3444 Lancefield—Macedon Ranges, Relay For Life, Kathy 0419 644 688 Living Word Christian Church, 5429 6327 Historical Society, Courthouse, 5427 2523 Macedon Ranges Art Trail Nadine 0439 399 838 Macedon Ranges & District Motor Club, 10 Webb Cres, New Gisborne 1st Wednesday each month 8pm Macedon Ranges Amateur Radio Club Graeme 0418 838 300 Macedon Ranges Animal Aid, Buffalo Sports Stadium, 5427 1752 Macedon Ranges Bridge Club, 5427 1884 Macedon Ranges Families of Children with Disabilities Support Group, 5427 3365 Macedon Ranges Residents Assc., 5427 1481 or 5427 2651 Macedon Ranges Photographic Society, Ron Mathews, 5427 3284 Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group info@mrsgonline.org.au Parent Support 4 LD,— Kerrie 0414 432 158 R.S.L., Anslow Street, 5427 3122 Red Cross, 5427 1260 Rotary Club of Woodend, meetings weekly at Vic Hotel Thursdays 6.45pm, 0409 439 046 St. Mary’s Guild, 11am, 4th Wednesday of month 5427 2315 St. Mary’s Street Stall, 9—12 noon outside Woodend Newsagency (2nd Sat of the month) Woodend & District Probus, 5427 2003 or 5427 2483 Woodend Art Group, Railway Station, 5427 1659 Woodend Business & Tourism Group woodendtraders@gmail.com Woodend Landcare: Meetings and weekend working bees — Jo 5427 1909 Thursday Crew — morning — Stewart 5427 4615 Woodend Hanging Rock Petanque Club, Hanging Rock Reserve, 5420 7595 Woodend Lions Club, Meetings 2nd/4th Wednesday each month, Barry McDonald, 5427 1272 Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, 5427 1845 Woodend Playgroup 0467 093 878 Woodend Pony Club, 5427 2793 Woodend Senior Citizens Club, Comm. Centre Woodend SES Training Nights Monday, Urquhart St Woodend Tennis Club Laura 0408 881 763 Woodend Winter Arts Festival Inc., info@wwaf.org.au
Ian Marks Liquor 8554 0540 Blue Orange Concepts: homeware 5427 4500 Woodend Pizza & Pasta 5427 3777 Coles Supermarket 5427 2377 Collier Office & Business Assist and Woodend Copy Centre 5427 3092 Pets Haven 5427 3603 Mitre—10 Woodend Hardware 5427 2314 Noodle Dynasty 5427 4880 BP Woodend 5427 2248 Target Country 5427 4366 Macedon Ranges Travel Services 5427 4777 Kosmac & Clemens: optometrists 5427 4577 Alissa Kate Skin. Body. Beauty. Hair. 5427 3822 Salvation Army Family Store 5427 4421 Loose Change Bargains 5427 4466 Shop 19 — For lease 0407 273 961 Australia Post 5427 2600 Feeling Framed 5427 4455 HIGH STREET SHOPS Color Me Cooper 5427 1454 Chelleon For Hair 5427 3246 RT Edgar Real Estate
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Dealing with European wasps
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has been receiving a lot of enquiries from residents recently about how to deal with European wasps nesting on or near their properties. Council’s Manager of Community Safety, Anne-Louise Lindner, said that wasps tend to be more active during the summer months and usually fly within 200 metres of their nest. “You can usually identify where the nest site is located by looking for a stream of wasps flying in and around a particular site,” she said. Nests are usually found in sheltered areas, are light grey in colour and approximately the size of a football with a 2–5cm opening. They may be located in the ground, under rocks, in rubbish piles, at the base of trees and bushes, or in roofs, walls and under the eaves of houses. If you do locate a nest on your property, do not disturb or try to destroy the nest yourself. You should contact a local qualified pest controller who will be able to safely remove it for you. Wasps will generally only sting if they are provoked or defending their nest. Wasps are attracted to moving objects, so to help prevent stings, do not swat or annoy wasps. European wasps are also attracted to sweet foods and meat, and are commonly found to be a nuisance at picnics and barbecues. To minimise the risk of being stung, always pour cans of drink into a glass or if you must drink from a can, use a straw. Also pay attention before consuming mouthfuls of food. They may also be attracted to compost heaps, bins, uncovered pet food and swimming pools. “By simply covering your compost and bins, removing pet food and covering pools, birdbaths and fish ponds, you can reduce the likelihood of wasps coming onto your property,” Ms Lindner said. Anyone who finds a nest on public land should report it to Council on 5422 0333.
Residents health & wellbeing
A new, community-based committee is gearing up for its first year in promoting positive health and wellbeing across the shire. The committee, which met for the first time in late 2014, has already provided feedback on Council’s Community Consultation Framework and started discussions about off leash areas for dogs in the shire. The committee will meet quarterly and is made up of 14 community representatives and three Councillors. Local New Gisborne resident and committee member, Nicole Laurie, said the committee includes residents of different ages and backgrounds from most towns across the shire, which provides a range of views on the issues raised. “The committee demonstrates a genuine interest from Council to formally consult with members of its community, and helps to ensure the lifestyle, health and wellbeing opportunities provided by Council best meet the needs of our diverse and growing community. “There is a real opportunity for Council to become a leader in promoting liveability, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles in our region and I hope in some small way my volunteer role on the committee will help shape that positive future,” she said. Submitted by G.Gamble for M.R.S.C
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Another volunteer working at the Cemetery is Steve O‘Conner. He can be found there at least three mornings every week, doing the gardening and general maintenance. Mowing, weed eradication and the control of invasive garden plants are a never ending task for the Trust. In Keryn Allan, Woodend Cemetery Trust previous years many families have planted In the twenty plus years I have lived in flowers, shrubs and even small trees in Woodend, the grounds at Woodend honour of their loved ones. Unfortunately Cemetery have never looked better. Under many of these plants are now multiplying, the guidance of Secretary Keryn Allan, the and in some cases causing damage to the current Trust of six members and their band grave sites. Most people don’t realise that of volunteers have gone from strength to maintenance of the headstones and graves is strength. actually the responsibility of the families. The Keryn was appointed Secretary in June trust is only allowed to touch monuments 2012. She had recently finished full time if they have become dangerous. Keryn work and was looking for an opportunity has developed new guidelines for planting to be more involved locally. Keryn had and maintenance, to help families in their previously worked for many years as the decision making. Keryn Allan, Secretary, and Philip Johnson, Executive Assistant to the CEO of Parks In 2014, Grade 6 students from Chairman, Woodend Cemetery Trust Victoria; so her ability to dot all the i’s and St Ambrose visited the cemetery on cross all the t’s was well practised. Perfect qualities when two occasions as part of their Social Justice program. eight months in to her new position, Keryn realised that the The students were involved in cleaning up and other existing records of burials was not completely accurate. A maintenance works, and had a good opportunity to look complete review of all records and all headstones would be around and familiarise themselves with the grounds. required to verify all the details. Jill Allan (Keryn’s Mum) Keryn relished this opportunity to work more closely and her sister Jan Warburton volunteered to help. A painwith the community, and highlighted what a positive staking process of literally walking up and down every row experience this was for all concerned. As the Cemetery of burial sites was begun. The ladies have plotted the entire Trust continues improvements in many areas, we can feel cemetery, recording the details of, and taking photos of comfortable as a community that our loved ones who have every headstone and monument. These details have been passed are being well cared for by this amazing group of methodically cross checked with the official records, and dedicated volunteers. Any enquiries for the trust can be necessary amendments have been made. This process has directed to Keryn on 0417 011300; or go to their website taken many months, but the improved accuracy of the www.woodendcemetery.org.au . records will prove to be a great asset to our community for Volunteer opportunities near you years to come. Woodend Neighbourhood House maintains a database of organisations and clubs in Woodend. If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering opportunities locally, please contact the house at 47 Forest Street, by phone on 54271845 or reception@woodendnh.org.au . Written by Marion Coulson.
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Woodend rainfall records
Measuring of rainfall figures on behalf of the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is done in most towns by interested volunteers who have a suitable site and the time to do it. Our records have been kept since about 1889 and until a few years ago, by the same local family. When I took over the role, the lady who had been doing it showed me what was involved and gave me some of her old records. I could see that one of the reasons she was unable to continue was that the trees in her garden in Carlisle Street had grown to the point where they were effectively sheltering the rain gauge. The required clearance for accurate rain measurements is a 2 to 1 slope from the top of the gauge. That means that if you have a 6 metre tree, the gauge has to be at least 12 metres from it. Many people would find it hard to have a space as clear as that in their garden. As my trees grow, I will eventually have to pass the job on to another volunteer. If you keep your own records, you may find that they vary from mine at times. This doesn’t mean that either of us is wrong as local variations, especially when there are thunderstorms involved are par for the course. Rain is measured at 9am every morning and strangely, that figure is for the day in question. In other words if I took the figure for the past 24 hours at 9am on Monday, that would be the figure for Monday regardless of the fact that some of that rain might have fallen sometime after
9am on the Sunday. When I took over the recording, the BOM sent a man to survey my site and then he installed a stainless steel gauge for me. Recording is done on-line so you can see the latest data immediately on the BOM website. Historically, Woodend has been a pretty wet place compared to most of Victoria. Our average annual rainfall is about 800mm and over the last decade we have experienced the wettest year on record as well as some of the driest. In 2010 we received 1202mm which broke the record and caused some local flooding. Perhaps the flooding would have been worse except for the fact that we had experienced a long drought prior to 2010 and the ground was probably still able to soak up some of the 1202mm. 2011 was almost as wet but since then we have returned to figures closer to the long term average. Because we are on the north-western slopes of Mt Macedon, the water that flows into our Five Mile Creek runs into the Campaspe River, through Lake Eppalock and on to the Murray at Echuca. Gisborne’s creek runs the other way via the Maribyrnong River into Port Phillip Bay. Our little creek can become a roaring torrent quite quickly and it played a role in filling Lake Eppalock in 2010 after it had been reduced to a mud puddle in earlier years. Submitted by Peter Yates ** Thank you Peter for your ongoing work providing this useful data for the Bureau of Meteorology and also to The New Woodend Star every month
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Woodend’s summer water use down on last year
Woodend residents used around 220 litres of drinking water per person per day this summer, a 30 per cent drop on last year. Across the Macedon Ranges average water use over summer was 230 litres per person per day, well down on the 300 litres used last summer. Summer 201314 was marked by several heatwaves and bushfires in the region, while this summer was dry but significantly milder. Woodend drinking water is supplied from three local reservoirs - Campaspe Reservoir, Graham Brock Reservoir and Reservoir C. Woodend and other towns in the Macedon Ranges remain connected to the Melbourne drinking water supply as a backup during very high water use periods. For more information go to westernwater.com.au or call 1300 650 422.
A question of loyalty for film society
At the March meeting of the Macedon Ranges Film Society, beauty was invited into the room. Director Cuong Ngo's film Pearls of the Far East showcases the sumptuous natural splendour of Vietnam. A film in seven short chapters featuring different generations of women and the exploration of their inner lives and forbidden loves make up this engaging experience. The collective vision of womanhood is handled with intelligence and sympathy. In April, members can look forward to the 2008 Melbourne-based film Crushed. A young school teacher, Nathalia, has her loyalties questioned as love comes up against duty and she is forced to make a choice. Who will triumph? Will it be the teacher who arouses affectionate feelings in her or the vulnerable student? Director Ian Dixon has worked as writer, director and actor and claims that "values" associated with "love" are what he likes most to explore in film-making.
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Mount Macedon is unmissable this April
All around the Macedon Ranges the good mood is palpable. Everyone is enjoying the golden days of Autumn, and taking advantage of the great weather. Mt Macedon in particular takes the stage for its annual show of Autumn colour. A drive or cycle up the mount in between breakfast at a local café, lunch at a pub or dinner at a local restaurant is definitely worth it. This year April on Mount Macedon will culminate in a very special 100 year anniversary Anzac Day Memorial Service at the Cross. The Dawn Service is one of the largest in Victoria and this year promises to be spectacular. The service will run between 6:00am and 6:51am. Special screens and lighting have been organised for more people to enjoy the service and people can expect a moving and exhilarating finale. Buses will again be running people up to Mt Macedon from the local towns, with no public parking available at the Cross Reserve. The bus times and departure locations can be found on the Mt Macedon Dawn Service website. www.mtmacedonanzacdawnservice.com/ Bookings are essential. Macedon Ranges residents do not have to be told to rug up warmly for the ceremony, but do remind your visitors to the region to wear a warm jacket. After a morning of remembrance, residents and visitors can spend the weekend enjoying local food and wine as part of the Daylesford Macedon Produce Harvest Festival, running between 25 April and 3 May, where Macedon Ranges’ seasonal produce is set to shine. www.dmproduce. com.au. To learn more go to www.visitmacedonranges.com
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Summer basketball update
Woodend Dominates Indoor Soccer
It's only a tiny dot on the map of Victoria, but Woodend proved itself a giant in the world of indoor soccer in the recent state Country Futsal Championships. Held in Wendouree on 15 March, the competition featured top Victorian futsal teams from Bendigo, Caroline Springs and Ballarat. Macedon Ranges Futsal registered three teams to play, and all of them performed magnificently on the day, playing rivals from considerably bigger towns. Our Under 9s, coached by Jeremy Massey, were playing in their first competition and although they were unable to defeat strong opposing teams they put in a terrific effort all day. Our Under 13s and Under 15s both played spectacularly well, surprising onlookers with their talent. Both teams won every single game they played right through to the Grand Finals. Jane Walduck's passionate and skilful Under 13s won their games 4-3, 4-2, 6-0 and 5-2; they then went on to win their Grand Final 3-1. Pete Urie's mighty Under 15 boys were also on fire, winning their games 7-3, 7-1, 10-1 and 7-2. In their Grand Final, the final score was a draw of four-all: the game then went on to "golden goal" and we were unfortunately defeated. Our players displayed impeccable sportsmanship, remaining calm and cheerful throughout their games - a superb bunch of kids and a credit to their town. Macedon Ranges Futsal was highly praised at the end of the day, and we hope that many of our players have a great future ahead of them on courts all round the state and country. Submitted by J. Zimmerman-Clough f
The Macedon Ranges Basketball Association welcomed back all players in 2015 to the vastly improved court at Buffalo Stadium. Many thanks to Macedon Ranges Shire Council for the complete resurfacing over the holidays and bringing the lines up to FIBA standards. With the Grand Finals coming up on 22 March, we wish everyone the best of luck with what remains of the summer season. Basketball development – best of both worlds! We are very fortunate in Woodend that we are able to offer our young basketballers amazing development opportunities in both the country and metro arenas. In January, three Woodend girls played in state teams at the Southern Cross Challenge in Bendigo. We also have four Macedon Ranges rep teams competing at Basketball Victoria Country’s tournaments in 2015. Congratulations to our Under 18 boys team (pictured) who have qualified to play in the Division 1 and 2 competition. Many thanks to the coaches, parents and managers who are making these great opportunities possible. On top of these country opportunities, juniors can also play for Woodend Hawks in the Sunbury basketball competition. This offers them a higher level of competition and the chance to try out for Sunbury Jets rep teams that play across Melbourne. In 2015, we have more than 100 Woodend Hawks players with almost 20 in high level, Sunbury Jets teams. Play basketball this winter Our local summer competitions are finishing soon and the winter season will be played across Terms 2 and 3. Competitions for next season including Aussie Hoops for both girls and boys 5-8 year olds, U12 girls and U16 boys program, open men and women. If you are interested in playing next season, contact president@mrba.org.au or visit www.macedonranges.basketball.net.au. Breaking News: Under 13 boys skills development sessions A special skills development program for older primary school boys (grades 4, 5 and 6) will be offered for the first time by the MRBA in Term 2. Places are strictly limited to 12 participants so contact Nicole on 0402 706 775 if you are keen. Submitted by N. Cooper
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All abilities basketball match up against Keilor Thunder Every Sunday, Michael Grantham and his team of helpers run an All Abilities basketball session at Buffalo Stadium. The sessions are a huge hit with the players. In this article, Michael describes an even more exciting session held last month for the participants: “In February, the Keilor Thunder Under 16 Representative team held a training day in Woodend with
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the MRBA All Abilities group. The day was sponsored by Maloa House Gourmet Delight who provided a barbecue and drinks for the teams after their session. Keilor U16 Coach, Nathan Heywood, said, “sharing some of their time with the MRBA All Abilities group was a way of the team giving something back to basketball and the community, and a great way for the boys to have some fun. We would love to come back for a rematch later in the year”. The All Abilities program has been running on a Sunday in Woodend since 2009. We have a small but very enthusiastic group of participants who have a great passion for basketball and love competing against visiting teams from time to time. The All Abilities team went in undermanned as one of their top players, Bradley (Chainsaw), was sidelined with a long term injury and new star, Leah, was also benched with an injured arm. So it was left to the enthusiasm of Anna and Zach (3pt Zach) to lead the team against the huge U16 boys from Keilor. The game was very intense, going right down to the wire and having to be resolved with a foul point shoot out (as usual). In the end the MRBA All Ability Ranges triumphed by a narrow margin and remain the only undefeated team in the MRBA!” Submitted by N. Cooper
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Change Your Clock, Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery Sunday 5 April is the end of daylight saving and at 3am you need to move your clock back one hour. Along with changing your clock it is the perfect time to also change your smoke alarm batteries. Woodend Captain Mick Christie said house fires occurred more frequently in the cooler months, so “it makes good sense to check your smoke alarm battery at the same time you change your clock”. “In Autumn and Winter, we tend to stay indoors more, turn on the heating and do more cooking indoors,” he said. “Only the sound of a smoke alarm, not the smell of smoke, will wake you in a fire, so it’s essential that smoke alarms are tested on a regular basis. “All smoke alarms, whether hard-wired or wireless, trai ni ng require a battery” added Mr Christie. “Hard-wired alarms use a battery as a back up and the battery needs to be changed as well.” Smoke alarms usually have a lifespan of about 10 years—alarms older than this should be replaced. Some smoke alarms have a printed use-by date, but if an alarm is still ‘beeping’ after its battery has been changed, it should be replaced.
Only a working smoke alarm saves lives. If there’s no sound from your smoke alarm, there’s no warning. Remember, it is normally smoke, not flame or heat, that kills the majority of fire victims. When asleep, our sense of smell is largely diminished, and we’re unlikely to smell smoke. The smoke may also put occupants into a deeper sleep, so a smoke alarm actually helps wake you. And, with all of the plastics, materials, electronics and chemicals around - house smoke can be extremely toxic. Here are some interesting home fire facts: One in five Australians have experienced a fire in their homes · Research has shown that the absence of a smoke alarm can increase the possibility of a fatality by 60% · While 45% of properties visited had smoke alarms installed, 31% of those were not functioning with the batteries flat or even removed · About 64% of house fires were unintentionally lit · Around 56% of these started in the kitchen during cooking and a further 15% the result of electrical faults · In more than 95% of metropolitan household fires someone was home at some stage during the fire To ensure you have a working smoke alarm: · Test it weekly by pushing the test button with a broom handle to make sure it beeps. · Dust the alarm with a vacuum cleaner brush. · Change the battery at least once a year.
For further information contact Captain Mick Christie or 1st Lieutenant Mike Dornau at the Woodend CFA on 5427 2356, visit the station in Urquhart Street or our website: www.woodendcfa.org. The Woodend CFA is a volunteer emergency service, committed to Creating Safer Communities.
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We now have a wonderful new website, thanks to Richard Padgett of Woodend, who set it up for us. It has Quick Links which direct you to different aspects of the site, making it easy to navigate and find the section that interests you. So whether it is a Research Form to download, a Membership Form, an overview of what we offer or a book to order, you will find all the information you need, from opening hours to research charges, membership fees and book prices. Do take a few minutes to visit our website and if you can spare an hour or two on a Wednesday, please consider becoming one of our volunteers. We can assure you of a great welcome from our happy crew.
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PAINTING ANZAC celebrations We would also like to draw your attention to our World War 1 Display at the Woodend Library, through the month of April, to commemorate the Centenary of Gallipoli. Sylvia Boxshall’s book, “They Went To War”, on the volunteers from this district, continues to sell well and if you have any family members who were involved in the Great War you will find their story there. Only last week, a Woodend Resident brought in two beautifully crocheted pieces made by her grandmother in 1915 to honour the Anzacs. These are now framed and hang in pride of place in her home. Perhaps you have tucked away somewhere a memento of that time and if so, we would be most grateful if you would bring it in to allow us to photograph it for our records. How you can access our records We suggest you visit the Centre in person. Our volunteers will be happy to help you, and we may be able to arrange for you to visit local people or sites related to your search. Although it isn’t necessary to make an appointment, a letter or phone call to us prior to your visit would be appreciated. Submitted by J. Williams
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