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THERE were plenty of smiles, tears and big hugs at the Daylesford Hotel last Wednesday, November 15 after the nation voted a resounding YES to same-sex marriage! And congrats to our subeditors Nick and Lindsay, above, who became engaged on the day!
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Art: the challenge of expressing an idea
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RISTEENA Saville grew up in Elwood and St Kilda and naturally enough learnt to love character in people. She started dabbling in art at the age of seven and always drew, doing nudes in order to get the construction under the garments right. She told her story to Donna Kelly.
Donna: What is your background? Kristeena: I grew up in Elwood/St Kilda in a time when all the action seemed to be on my doorstep and it was free. When I was younger, I was guilty of feeling that St Kilda was the centre of the universe, but perhaps that was just my youth. I had some great jobs back then and they helped form a belief that I could support myself in the great artistic lifestyle that I had always dreamed of. I used to do artwork for the music, fashion, publishing and promotional industries using a set of skills that are now commercially obsolete, for example, hand-drawn artwork, lettering, traditional layout design and setup for screen printing and I did this work for some big names at the time, like Mushroom, Jag, Sugar Shack, Arid Zone and so on. Donna: When did you get into art? Kristeena: When I was seven, I remember dreaming of being an artist, which was encouraged by my free-spirited family. Therefore, spending countless hours and being an only child, I could work hard on my drawings, trying to get them perfect which of course, I never did. Donna: What drew you to it? Kristeena: There’s a pun. The challenge of expressing an idea and having it understood, drawing something and having it be instantly recognisable or maybe it was a need to feel connected with other people whilst working alone. Donna: What media do you work in and why? Kristeena: I have worked in many media and still do, canvas, paints, pencil, charcoal, digital, clay and ceramics. Currently, I am using a lot of biro and wash, working on old books and other things that would normally be disregarded. I believe that this gives value to seemingly obsolescent articles. We are what we are and we work with what we have. Donna: You choose not to paint on a blank canvas… Kristeena: I mainly choose old books, but also use other recycled surfaces because they add levels of interest, for example, with life drawing I often leaf through the pages to find one that suits the pose or reflects the model’s personality. They also give tonal diversity, because they have aged and that gives me a mid-tone which can be highlighted upon. Recycling and upcycling items gives respect for the resources used and presents me with an innate character to build upon.
Like the “100 Stories” that I have highlighted with paint on the cracked concrete floor of my studio, this shows rather than hides its history and now I am adding my own story. (You can see a portion in the photo). I don’t believe that life starts with a blank canvas, so if I use one, I have to mess it up first. Donna: What is your Central Highlands story? Kristeena: The initial incentive for moving here 14 years ago was the pure air, water and food. I had a small child and wanted a healthy start for her with full knowledge that a community influences a child just as much as the family. What an adventure it has been, I have some great friends and I get to go hot air ballooning, this whole area is stunning. Donna: Where can we see your work? Kristeena: Tina from the Convent has been kind enough to display my work in the beautiful Convent Gallery. I also have an art page on Facebook under my name. Anyone who is interested further, please email me to arrange a viewing. Donna: Anything else you would like to add? Kristeena: I have a website that is good for viewing some of my earlier work www.kristeena.com.au - and have created a great little artistic hub called Daylesford Life Drawing Group, who come together on a regular basis and you can see some of our work on Facebook. I am also conducting workshops in life drawing and portraiture, for those who would like to build their confidence and skills.
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Our researchers 5
Biological controls 'far better and less work'
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"To combat these we use little parasitic wasps instead. There are three families we mainly use for this area: aphidius and aphelinus to parasitise on the aphids and even smaller ones called eretmocerus and encarsia which parasitise on white fly infesting greenhouse crops.” Unfortunately, the rise in temperatures also Such pest control insects are known as beneficials brings out the pests that want to exploit your growing plants. The most common and insidious of these pests and companies like Rijk Zwaan buy them from specialist breeders around Australia. They are delivered in a are aphids - the bane of veggies and flower growers package via courier and include dozens of little vials, everywhere. If you get an infestation they are hard to which are then simply opened onto the crops needing treat, even with chemical sprays. treatment. Jurgen Paar, based at Rijk Zwaan in Musk is a Jurgen advises to bring them in before the pests start specialist in cultivation and will quickly tell you that this to appear, to have what he describes rather jocularly approach is losing its effectiveness with every passing as a standing army lying in wait. As well as your crop, season as insects develop greater resistance. you would also have some flowering plants along side His strategy for both outdoor and greenhouse including marigolds, members of the carrot family cultivation is to approach pest management through biological controls, an approach that is far better and less and dill. The flowers sustain the adults with nectar and pollen, who then go sting the aphids on your companion work in the long run. “There are more and more people trying to go away plants and lay their eggs in them. The final grisly chapter occurs when the wasp larva from chemicals. With this long history of spraying there hatch and eat their hapless hosts from the inside out are now several pests which have developed resistance. before turning into new wasps to continue the cycle.
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Policy change but caravan residents remain in limbo
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CHANGE in policy regarding permanent residents in Victoria’s Crown land caravan parks does not mean 11 residents at the Daylesford Holiday Park at Victoria Park, who have been told to leave by new owners, can stay.
The change will enable existing permanent residents to remain in Crown land caravan parks, while preventing any new permanent residencies within the parks. But the notices of eviction, issued under the former policy which was against permanent residents of caravan parks on Crown Land, remain valid. It is now up to owners Anthony and Jodie Meechan to decide whether they will rescind the eviction notices. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the change in policy would create more security for the future of existing permanent residents in Crown land caravan parks, and deliver a more rounded, comprehensive policy to govern the use of these vital social and economic areas. Ms Thomas said: “It will enable existing residents at the Daylesford Holiday Park in Victoria Park, Daylesford to continue to live in the park.” A staff member later clarified that Ms Thomas had done what she could and was not involved in negotiations between Hepburn Shire Council and the owners. Most of the residents at risk of eviction are in their 70s, with one couple, who have called the caravan park home for 30 years, in their 90s. The Meechans had said earlier this year that they were concerned the residents had been allowed to live illegally on Crown land. In Ms Thomas’s media release, it was stated that the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning would support Hepburn Shire Council and the lessee to amend the lease for this park in accordance with the new approach. Ms Thomas said it had been “an understandably distressing time for the permanent residents facing eviction at Daylesford caravan park and this announcement is an important move to give the residents greater support and security”. “By grandfathering current arrangements, we are removing the need for caravan park managers to evict permanent residents thereby protecting some of the most vulnerable members of our community. “At the same time, it will ensure our local economies benefit from short term visitors staying in our Crown land caravan parks ensuring fair and equitable access for everyone.” Hepburn Shire Council chief executive officer Aaron van Egmond said the park owners had a legally binding lease and remained within their rights to evict the permanent residents. But Mr van Egmond said all parties were in discussions looking at different scenarios which would allow the residents to stay. "It would be fair to say we are looking at a range of options which could include providing some level of incentive to assist the operators to make a change." Jodie Meechan told The Local they had no comment to make on the issue.
Lodge celebrates 160th
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HE Mt Franklin-St George Masonic Lodge in Daylesford celebrates its 160th anniversary this year.
In 1851 when gold was first discovered in central Victoria, a rapid expansion of the population took place. By 1854 a survey was being conducted on the Jim Crow diggings for a future township. The proposed name of the town Wombat was changed to Daylesford and an organised society was gradually occurring. In 1857 a group of men met and decided to form a local masonic lodge. A beautiful masonic centre of freestone was erected at the rear of the Daylesford Hotel that was then renamed the Freemasons Hotel and later the Royal Hotel and Theatre Royal. The first principal officers were William Trimble, occupation miner, a member of a lodge in Ireland; George Jamison occupation publican, a member of a lodge in America; and Henry Bleakley, miner, a member of a lodge in England. The lodge was named the Mt Franklin Lodge of Hiram and they met on a Thursday on or before the full moon of each month. It was the 12th Masonic lodge to be consecrated in Victoria. Meeting on the full moon was common practice because navigating the streets and tracks on a dark night could lead to accidents due to the numerous mine shafts and holes. The custom to meet on this night remained up until 1937. In 1858 a grand masonic ball was held with 150 persons in attendance and the local newspaper reported “the hours wore away and nobody grew tired and happy, whirling people all delighted and pleased with each other at 12o’clock adjourned for supper and after several toasts the dancing resumed until long after daylight had dawned”. A new masonic centre was built in Bridport Street in 1860 and the present building in Vincent Street was opened in 1920. In 1943 the St George Masonic Lodge that had formally held their meetings in the council chamber in the Daylesford Town Hall amalgamated with the Mt. Franklin Lodge of Hiram and became known as the Mt Franklin-St George Lodge, who since that time have continued to meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month. It is the seventh oldest masonic lodge still meeting in Victoria. Freemasonry is one of the oldest and largest fraternal and charitable organisations in the world with a common theme of good men supporting each other, their families Contributed Words: Donna Kelly and the community. Hall bookings: 5348 2565.
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No need to run away to the circus
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OTS of kids dream of running away to join the circus and one can understand its attraction. It all looks effortless, sublime and so much fun, but be warned, those skills don’t come overnight and if you’re keen you’d better start training. For kids in the Daylesford area that’s where Sprung Circus comes in.
The school has been in existence for almost two decades providing weekly classes, performance and social opportunities, coaching experience and mentorship for young people. Head coach Mara Macs, acrobat and martial arts trainer, is passionate about circus and its ability to develop skills in kids that extend beyond just simple physical exercise. “I think the discipline has got a lot in it,” says Mara. “Circus cultivates a huge array of physical skills, but because the students are working as a group there is a lot of social development in there too. "While I’ve got high expectations of the kids participating, classes are structured in a way that makes it broadly inclusive, everyone feels like they are doing really well and there are always opportunities to learn from each other.” Unlike many structured physical exercise regimes, team sports and the like, the program at Sprung Circus tends to be more diverse in its applications. Regular classes for all ages see participants learning skills ranging from handstands, tumbling, parkour and acrobatics to stilt walking, unicycle training, trapeze, dance, and acrobalance. Students also have the chance to take part in overnight hikes and training camps. But there are more than just physical skills being developed through such work, there is the mental discipline, confidence and creativity that goes along with it. That’s because circus training is not just a means to an end but ultimately directed toward presenting those abilities in public shows. Over the past 19 years Sprung Circus has performed at many local events and that tradition continues. Thirteen-year-old Vali and Rani, 10 are current members of the school’s performance group and have already done several shows this year. "We’ve done busking at the Sunday Market,” says Vali “and did a show as background entertainment at the Daylesford Community Fair and then the following weekend with the Daylesford Brass Band. They are playing a piece from Cirque du Soleil called Allegra and we will be performing to that.” So how do you feel about getting up in front of a crowd and performing? “I guess you just kinda have to pretend that they are not there,” says Rani. “If we have something to perform but we have practiced it, you get nervous a little before you get on but once you’re on there you don’t worry about it so much.” Over time, the earnings from such performances have gone towards purchasing the specialist training equipment the school requires and also represents a legacy from each intake of students to the next ones. Knowing that the equipment they use has materialised through the hard work of other kids through the years gives a great sense of responsibility to all those who take part today. “There are actually generations that have contributed to all this and I still have contact with the adults now,” Mara says. “They may no longer train but they continue to feel really connected to the circus and are always really excited to hear what is going on. They feel like they have contributed to the community as kids in a positive way and I think that is probably the most important thing.”
"They feel like they have contributed to the community as kids in a positive way and I think that is probably the most important thing.” - Mara Macs
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Just sayin’... By Donna Kelly
Pick me, pick me...
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F YOU were like me you were glued to the television last Wednesday, November 15. A momentous day in the history of this country.
But why did that guy take so long to get to the point? I can only think that statisticians don't get their day in the sun very often so he made the most of it. But he was smiling as he walked to the microphone so I was hopeful. Personally I think I would have just grabbed that microphone and yelled "Yessss". But I guess you do need a bit of pomp and ceremony. And was it just me who was quickly toting up the maths when he said something like 12 million people had voted, and then something like seven million said yes. I used to be really good at maths but these days I seem to need a calculator... But what a great result. 61.6 per cent of those who voted, ticked yes. And in the Ballarat electorate it was 70.5 per cent. Bendigo was 68.7 per cent. We headed to the Daylesford Hotel for the after-party where everyone was either smiling or crying, tears of joy and relief, and everyone was hugging with the "Happy Yes Day" greeting. It was a wonderful atmosphere although I think the three tradies who had obviously popped in for a bit of tucker looked a bit bemused. There was also a special moment when our sub-editors, Nick Bunning and Lindsay Smith stopped by. They moved to Ballarat this year but obviously keep in touch with their many friends here. So they not only came to celebrate the day but also their engagement. I had seen it on Facebook earlier in the day and felt quite choked up. These wonderful guys have been together for more than 40 years and apparently after watching the vote Lindsay popped the question and there was another "Yes!". Anyway, we took a stack of photos at the celebrations, which are on page 3 of this edition, and on our Facebook page, enjoyed the atmosphere and then exited stage left. I believe a great night was had by all. Now it's up to the pollies to get the ball really rolling. And then it's onto the many weddings that are going to be taking place all over the country. And perhaps I am biased but I can't think of a better place to get married than our own wonderful region. One that has been so accepting of so many people for so long. I reckon it's going to get busy so it might be time to start booking venues and celebrants! Anyway, it's just been a great week with our country finally catching up with the rest of the world and saying love is love. Because it is. Just sayin'...
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Music an honest way to communicate
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ARTY P started to enjoy singing in front of people in his teenage years and started his first band. When his voice broke he became more self-conscious of his new deeper tone and taught himself the guitar which allowed him to express and write songs so that others could play along and maybe allow him to hide and blend in with the band. He chatted with Donna Kelly.
Donna: Tell us a bit about yourself. Marty P: White middle class, lots of brothers and sisters, separated parents, employed in the arts, lots of travelling before I was 10. Didn't go overseas again till I was in my 30s. I did all my youth growing up in Prahran. As urban as a kid can get. High school was a nightmare that I promptly stuffed up and left before finishing! So many shit jobs to support my musical passions. I have been in bands since I was 13 – it would feel unnatural not to have or be in one. I swore I'd never have kids and now have three of the most beautiful children a parent could hope for. Donna: What do you play? Marty P: I write mainly on the guitar and a little on the piano but I can be inspired by any instrument, no matter how well or badly I might play it. I have a bevy or a collective of players that I use depending on the gig. If it's an acoustic thing then I might use the likes of Andy Vogel on the accordian or a singer like the jazz princess Louisa Rankin. I have a couple of perennial favourites that I ring first for any situation, like Adrian Astro Perger on trumpet or Andrew Jackson on the sax or say Gilps the monster bassist. Donna: What does your music mean to you? Marty P: Primarily it is the most honest way I can communicate what I really think. And if I'm faking it the music sucks.
Donna: What’s your Central Highlands story? Marty P: When the kids came along and it became apparent that they wouldn't be able to ride their bikes around the city streets and they had no idea where lamb chops really came from, we decided “not good enough!” We want big backyards, air and less people. I had worked in the area during the nineties and the noughties, so I knew how good it could be. Plus it was the only place that we could afford.
Donna: What do you hope it means to your audiences? Marty P: Sometimes I want them to understand what I meant when I wrote the song but most of the time I just hope that I have provoked some feeling in them, whatever that may be.
Donna: Finally where can we see you sometime soon? Marty P: Local gigs so far in December are at The Radio Springs Hotel on Sunday, December 3 and 10, both lunch/early arvo gigs. And Clunes Square on Friday, December 22.
Donna: CDs, vinyl or perhaps Spotify? Marty P: I had a few releases out on Shock Records as Barry Plankton and Dynamo Hum. A lovely little record on Newmarket Music as myself, Marty P. And next week we go spotifying. But my favourite record to date is the Green album "Away Monkeys Away" which can only be ordered through my Facebook page.
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Artists wanted
RTISTS living or working in Mount Alexander Shire have an exciting opportunity to display their work along Mechanics Lane in Castlemaine with the council commissioning at least three works through this project.
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Business awards
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OMINATIONS are sought across Hepburn Shire for the 2018 Business of the Year as well as Employee of the Year and Young Employee of the Year.
The annual awards are announced at the Hepburn Shire’s Australia Day Ceremony held on Australia Day Cultural development officer Kara Finlay said it was Eve. They complement the council’s Australia Day Awards for Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen and a fantastic opportunity for local artists to exhibit their Community Event. work in the popular thoroughfare. Daylesford Rotary Club president Lesley Hewitt “We are looking for artists and creative groups who are interested in creating 2D works that can be installed said the club had been running the awards for 26 years to recognise local businesses and employees within along the fence right near the Castlemaine Library.” Hepburn Shire. The works will be displayed next year during the “There have been winners from many localities Regional Centre for Culture event. including Daylesford, Clunes, Creswick, Glenlyon, “This is a chance to be involved in this wonderful year that celebrates creativity, arts and culture,” said Ms Trentham, Hepburn Springs and beyond. It is important to recognise great customer service from both businesses Finlay. The works must be easy to install with designs that and from employees. Many of them provide wonderful create interest, surprise and new experiences for people services to locals and visitors and are also involved in their community. walking past. “The selection criteria reflect these qualities. They Paste-ups are preferred but other proposals will be are detailed on the nomination form which can be considered. downloaded from our web site www.daylesfordrotary. To apply, complete and submit an expression of org.au or may be picked up at Visitor Information interest form by Monday, December 11. Centres. Nominations close on December 15." The Local was awarded the 2015 Business of the Year and last year, The Local’s journalist Kate Taylor won 2017 Daylesford Rotary Club's Employee of the Year.
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Wine winners
HE winners of the 2017 Daylesford Wine Show have been announced with Tomboy Hill taking four of the 10 trophies.
The trophy winners are: Best Wine in Show: Tomboy Hill 2015 Eve's Picking. Best White Wine: Tomboy Hill 2016 the Tomboy Chardonnay. Best Sparkling Wine: Midhill Vineyard 2013 Macedon Blanc de Blancs. Best White Wine other than Chardonnay: Midhill Vineyard 2017 Gewurtztraminer. Best Chardonnay: Tomboy Hill 2016 The Tomboy. Best Pinot Noir: Tomboy Hill 2015 Eve's Picking. Best Shiraz: Water Wheel Vineyard 2014 Memsie Homestead Shiraz. Best Bordeaux Blend: Lord Malmsbury Vineyard 2015 Classic Red. Best Mature Wine: Forty Acre Wines 2008 Shiraz. Julian West Memorial Trophy: Coliban Valley's winemaker Helen Miles.
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ADFAS
HE Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Central Victoria will hold its final event for the year at St Claire Country House Salon, at Trentham East on Thursday, November 30. RSVP for catering purposes to adfascenvic@gmail. com or 0419 234 012.
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News 11
New mayor for Hepburn Shire Council
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OLCOMBE Ward councillor John Cottrell has been elected mayor of Hepburn Shire Council. Deputy mayor is Creswick Ward councillor Don Henderson.
Cr Cottrell had a broad corporate career in the investment management and financial services industry. He moved with his wife Sue to the shire in 2012 and served on the Hepburn Health Service. Cr Cottrell currently represents Hepburn Shire Council at the Municipal Association of Victoria. Cr Cottrell said he and Sue moved to Glenlyon after looking at many places in Victoria. “We looked at lots of places and then got to the stage, like a lot of people, where we wanted to be an hour and a half from Melbourne. I saw this place in Swords Road on the internet and then on the drive down from Castlemaine to Glenlyon it just got greener and greener. We just like this neck of the woods.” Cr Cottrell said he decided to run for council last year because he liked to be involved. “My interest is not so much where we are now but where we are going. I am interested in the things that are impacting our potential to move forward. And I am interested in governance and very much for transparency and accountability.” Cr Cottrell said given the poor results of the council’s 2017 Community Satisfaction Survey over community consultation, he was keen to find the reasons behind it. “Community engagement, there is just something missing. People in council put a lot of effort in, and their hearts are in the right place, but they just have so much on their agendas.” Cr Cottrell said he saw his role as “the first among equals” or the “conductor of the orchestra” making sure councillors had all the relevant information and could engage in robust discussion. “I must say we have a pretty good bunch of councillors, they are all dedicated and have good skills. I have been very impressed with the openness of discussion. There is no politics in this council and I believe councils should be apolitical. And that is the case here, just good open discussion.”
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Kyle’s Rant
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OOK, I don’t often talk about specific businesses in our community and believe me there is no “cash for comment” going on here, in fact I am sure the handful of people who read my column would not be swayed by my opinion.
But I am so impressed with a couple of local and not-so-local businesses that I am sure will come to affect all our lives in some way that I had to talk about them. So here are a couple of youngish blokes that I doff my cap to. Firstly, there’s that fella who is making the giant 100megawattt/129MWh system battery pack for South Australia - he has about two weeks to complete the build which only took 100 days. His name is, of course, Elon Musk. And I look forward to the day we have a couple of battery packs and some solar and wind action pulling down the power bills up here. Meanwhile in my world, I watch in anticipation as a major pothole that has been filled up as many times as days it takes to build the giant Eveready is once again empty and threatens to take the suspension from under my ute. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of people in our community, particularly from non-government agencies, kicking goals. Take my mate Con. He invented Trek Local, an independent whiz-bang promotional directory of the Central Highlands. Now, I am no geek but I do get excited about technology and this mammoth bit of computer wizardry takes all of the social media that has local hashtags like Trentham, Daylesford, Kyneton, Hepburn, Woodend...and all the other villages and townships in-between and produces them for all to see on the one website. So anyone with an Instagram account who has mentioned our area gets picked up and shuffled into the social section of the website – that’s the kind of free selfpromotion for our area that money just can’t buy. And that’s just the start. Unlike specific websites, Trek Local can not only find restaurants but does the same for pretty much any tourism service that is needed in the Central Highlands. Now this is no mean feat, there are other static websites funded by our own councils and other government agencies that don’t pack half the punch of what this whiz-kid Con has created. This Trek Local site is getting better all the time with event partnerships like ChillOut and accommodation providers such as DABS, Cottage Directories and Escapes all getting on board. In fact, right here at TL HQ, we are putting our news feeds into the system, which apparently helps with the SEO (that's search engine optimisation). I don’t know about that, I just wanted to get in on a local privately-backed website that brings all the information together in one place. Don’t forget part of the genius behind this creation is the fact the website does not stop at the border of the Hepburn Shire or the Macedon Ranges Shire. Con has recognised that in a tourist’s eyes, they wouldn’t know which shire they were in or particularly care. So, if you have a local business in the Central Highlands that relies on tourism, do yourself a favour and own your listing at www.treklocal.com.au – it’s free… For a change, rave over.
"Now, I am no geek but I do get excited about technology and this mammoth bit of computer wizardry takes all of the social media that has local hashtags like Trentham, Daylesford, Kyneton, Hepburn, Woodend...and all the other villages and townships inbetween and produces them for all to see on the one website."
Can't get no satisfaction
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TILL not happy.
Resident satisfaction rating of Hepburn Shire Council has dropped in all seven of the categories surveyed in the annual Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. The survey is coordinated by Local Government Victoria with a total of 400 completed phone interviews carried out in Hepburn Shire from February 1 to March 30. Along with dropping below last year’s rating, all Hepburn Shire Council’s 2017 results were significantly lower than the averages for small rural councils and statewide. The biggest drop was in the category of sealed local roads which dropped from 43 points last year to 37 in 2017. The average rating for small rural shires was 50 and state-wide it was 53. The report said: “The individual area that stands out as being most in need of Hepburn Shire Council’s attention is the condition of sealed local roads. Residents of Birch Ward are the least favourable about council performance in this area. "A majority (62 per cent) of Birch Ward residents rate council performance as ‘very poor’ or ‘poor’ and this ward provides council’s lowest rating on sealed local roads in 2017. Council should focus attention on roads in this ward in particular moving forward.” Under overall performance, the council rated 46, a five-point drop from last year’s 51. The average of small rural shires was 58 and state-wide it was 59. Once again, those in Birch Ward were the unhappiest. With community consultation the council rated 47, down two points from last year’s 49. Both the small rural council and state-wide averages were 55. And despite all those meetings over the Rex Arcade, Birch Ward residents were again displeased. Advocacy, or lobbying on behalf of the community, only took a one-point hit, down to 48 from 49. The small rural council average was 55 and state-wide average was 54. And yes, Birch Ward again. Making community decisions dropped three points, down to 45 from 48. The average rating of small rural shires was 55 and state-wide it was 54. And, yes, again, Birch Ward. Customer service took a two-point hit, from 60 down to 58 with both the small rural shire and state-wide average at 11 points higher on 69. The unhappiest surveyed were those aged 35 to 49 years. Finally, overall council direction dropped three points, from 51 to 48 with men recording the highest displeasure. The small rural shire average was 52 while the statewide average was 53. A council spokesperson said the survey highlighted that there were some significant areas for improvement. “In response, Hepburn Shire Council is implementing the following actions to bring about improvement in the results over the coming years: Focus on customer service excellence and Closing the Loop (process) on all requests, with a focus on more effectively using our new online system; Increased communications and consultation on projects and daily service delivery, including more communications on both big and small projects, and social media use; Strengthened project reporting and delivery, including a focus on how we monitor and report on our projects; and Increased service level on roads, specifically drainage works and a focus on proactive works to reduce reactive works over-time." In 2015 then-mayor Kate Redwood said that over the past 12 months the council had made decisions which had highlighted differing views in the community. “We need to continue to focus on communicating how we are engaging and listening to the community,” she said. “A good example of this is the Hepburn Hub consultations, where community feedback has resulted in significant changes to the initial concept designs. Through continuing consultation and delivering on council's priorities, we are confident that these results will improve in the future.” In 2016, then-mayor Neil Newitt said the community's view of overall council direction and performance was improving. "Although there have been gains in many areas, we constantly seek improvements in all areas. Council is committed to delivering better services to our community in a financially responsible way."
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Geelong Businessman, Mark Ward has ownership of the Mill Markets group and brings years of expertise to this amazing concept. The Mill Markets operate three massive venues located in Ballarat, Daylesford and Geelong. With a total of over 12,000 square metres of undercover floor space, (3 acres), treasure hunters have the opportunity to spend many hours browsing and meandering through the eclectic mix of products. There is a fantastic variety of home decor, furniture, records, vintage and new clothing, books, fine china, glassware, industrial items, jewellery, antiques as well as Australian pottery, homewares, memorabilia, retro fashions and collectables. We also have many stalls selling new products and have gift vouchers for those people who have everything!
All goods are from the 1850’s right through to present day. Mill Markets lease space to hundreds of dealers, which allows small business operators and collectors who otherwise could not afford the overheads of their own shops, to showcase their goods. This equates to a wide and diverse range of products, available and open to the public, seven days a week. Enjoy a wonderful trip down memory lane through hundreds and thousands of items available for purchase at all three locations. With over 500 stall holders over three venues, there is always something for everyone. Travel The Amazing Mill Markets ‘Golden Triangle’ and enjoy quality food and coffee at each. All venues open 7 days 10.00am-6.00pm (excluding Christmas Day).
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OUNG and older turned out for Daylesford's Remembrance Day service on November 11. Community organisations and schools were well represented with a number of students presenting readings to the crowd. The day marked the 99th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). Each year on this day Australians observe one minute’s silence at 11 am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th year. Lest We Forget. Images: Donna Kelly
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Cobaw looking for greenfields site for new health facility
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But while Cobaw had said the preferred location for the new building was a portion of the site, the strict guidelines under the funding agreement, and the indefinite timeline of the primary school site master In March 2017, Cobaw Community Health was allocated $9.77 million from the Victorian Government’s planning process, means it will now consider alternative site options. Regional Health Infrastructure Fund to build a new Chief executive officer Margaret McDonald facility in Kyneton. said Cobaw Community Health looked forward It will replace the almost 90-year-old building at to continuing to work with community members, 47 High St, Kyneton and will form the head office of Cobaw’s growing sites including Woodend and the new stakeholders and staff to design and build an amazing new facility in Kyneton “which will deliver more services Romsey site that will be completed mid-2018. to meet the needs of local people for many years”. The primary school site future is being explored as Link: www.cobaw.org.au part of a master plan by Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Regional Development Victoria.
OBAW Community Health will not locate its new community health facility at the former primary school site in Kyneton.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Directors of Hepburn Health Service extend a warm invitation to the community to attend the organisation’s 20th Annual General Meeting.
DATE: Monday 27 November 2017 6:00pm LOCATION: The Warehouse, 36 Fraser St, Clunes RSVP: 03 5321 6509 or elisea@hhs.vic.gov.au by November 17 2017 GUEST SPEAKER: Gerard Mansour - The Commissioner for Senior Victorians and Ambassador for Elder Abuse Prevention. Gerard is a highly respected and passionate advocate with over 25 years leadership experience, he is committed to working towards an age-friendly and inclusive Victoria for all seniors.
Dr. Susanne M. Heringslake Chiropractor Moments To Ponder a little gift from me to you
Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the meeting.
When are we at our best? Isn’t it when we feel free? Free in our movement, thinking, feeling? When did you last feel free?
For all enquiries and to book appointments, please contact: Dr Susanne M Heringslake Chiropractor Mobile: 0407 301 352
Put a Spring In Your Step S
The first groups of participants have now completed their initial six weeks of the PRINGS Medical recently launched “Put a Spring In your Step Wellness Program” resulting from funding awarded by Western Victoria program which includes assessments, regular exercise, an in-home exercise program and health professional education sessions, are now entering Phase 2 of the program Primary Health Network.
SIS is designed to deliver safe, affordable, evidenced-based health and wellbeing activities within the local rural communities of the Hepburn Shire. Springs Medical is one of the first General Practices in Australia to receive funding of this type. The 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. “Local participants in the Springs Medical ‘Put a Spring in your Step’ (SIS) Wellness Program, couldn’t be more grateful to their doctors for referring them to the locally-delivered program,” says Program Coordinator Karina Crannitch, pictured above left, with Exercise Physiologist Bree Parison. The program is delivered in a friendly, supportive group setting, and is mostly government subsidised over a 12-week period, with ongoing care and assessment from the GP and nurses after this time. “Participants have reported improved breathing, feeling fitter and stronger with better balance. Many are now referring family and friends to the program, so that’s a great indication that the program is seeing benefits but also being enjoyed,” Karina said. Karina is inspired by the cohesion of the groups as they get to know each other and form friendships even when they are quite different people and personalities. Couples are teaming up to participate and new friendships are being formed. “Evidence suggests these are some of the reasons that the program will be sustained longer than 12 weeks and lead to lasting lifestyle changes and benefits as groups continue to meet and exercise together in the local community” says Karina. The focus of the program is exercise combined with education to enable healthy lifestyle change where exercise is tailored and modified during the 12 weeks of structured sessions. Commitment of about three hours per week usually over two days is all that is required as a time commitment. “If you miss a session you can make it up at another time so you won’t miss out and there’s lots of support to ensure your exercise program is suitable and adapted for you,” says Bree. “Continuity of care is also an important feature of this program” says Dr Jon Barrell “where close to home informative education sessions from local dietician, psychologists, physiotherapists, pharmacist and exercise physiologist are key along with your doctor's referral and post-chronic disease management and review".
and continuing their regular exercise sessions and their in-home program with continued support by the exercise physiologist and program coordinator. “The program will run at least until June 2018 so there is plenty of time and opportunity to participate over the coming months,” says Karina, who with over 10 years’ experience in Critical Care Nursing, has focused her career on Cardiac and Respiratory nursing. Recently completing a Masters of Nursing in Intensive Care, Karina is passionate about heart and lung health and working within the community to try to improve the wellbeing and health outcomes of the individual and the community alike. Bree has had vast experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation throughout her career. She has a strong focus in exercise prescription in chronic disease and strives to improve the health, quality of life and self-management in each and every patient. The program is being conducted for residents across the Hepburn Shire. There will be groups in Daylesford, Trentham, and Creswick. The exercise sessions will be held in local fitness facilities across the Shire. Education sessions will be held in local community spaces including at Springs Medical clinics in Daylesford and Trentham. How to get involved: To participate in the program, make an initial appointment with your GP and request a referral or if you are a GP wanting to make a referral you can do so on-line at www.springsmedical.com.au/ using the GP referral form (or call Karina on the number listed below) Costs: For as little as $9 per week for low to medium income clients or $18 per week for high income clients. Transport to and from home can be included in these costs. Partners and carers are welcome to attend education sessions at no additional cost. (see info sheet at http://springsmedical.com.au/images/PDF%20Files/SISpatient.pdf ) We also now welcome local community members to submit their expression of interest in joining the SIS Advisory Group - please contact Springs Medical General Manager Lynda Poke on 5348 2227 or l.poke@springsmedical.com.au Want to know more about the SIS Program? Contact: Karina Crannitch, SIS Program Coordinator P: 03 5348 2227 F: 03 5348 1447 M: 0488 313 151 E: sis@springsmedical.com.au
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Carol back on her bike after Springs program
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WO years ago, Carol Young broke her ankle while mountain biking around her home town of Trentham.
And while she has always been an athlete, in individual and team sports, the 68-year-old said it was a blow to her confidence and also her fitness. This year she was diagnosed as a borderline diabetic and also realised she was losing her strength and her balance. So, when her doctor Jon Barrell suggested Carol take part in the Put a Spring in your Step Wellness (SIS) Program, she literally jumped at the chance. She met coordinator Karina, exercise physiologist Bree carried out an assessment of her physical abilities and then it was on to the Xistance Gym in Daylesford for exercise sessions twice a week. “It was a real learning curve and we also had lectures at Springs Medical on Wednesday evenings with experts like dietitians and pharmacists and we had a physiotherapist who taught us various methods of how to breathe, I found that very informative.” Carol, who has just finished the 12-week course, said she had looked forward to every session and it was already paying off. “I am a lot fitter, I have much more energy, and I am sleeping better. It’s just improved my general all-round health. And I am definitely more active at home with more sustained energy. I used to do a couple of things in the morning and be exhausted but now I can keep going. It has changed my lifestyle.” Carol, who is now looking at doing a few gym classes to keep her level of fitness up, is also looking forward to her 69th birthday on Christmas Day. “I have always been pretty active and very much an outdoors person. I am even back on the mountain bike. I would most definitely recommend the program to anyone.”
Put a Spring In your Step (SIS)
Call For Nominations
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary WELLNESS PROGRAM
Put a Spring In your Step Wellness Program ADVISORY GROUP
12 Put a Spring In your Step is an exercise and education program within the Hepburn Shire.
AIMS OF THE PROGRAM:
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To increase your strength, exercise capacity and the distance you can walk. • To improve your quality of life. • To increase your confidence and ability to self-manage and cope with your condition. • To keep you out of hospital.
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2 STAGES
HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? Please make an appointment with your GP to assess eligibility and for referral to SIS coordinator. For further information visit: www.springsmedical.com.au or contact the SIS coordinator, Karina Crannitch: T: 0488 313 151 E: sis@springsmedical.com.au
In an emergency always call 000 Daylesford
10 Hospital Street tel: (03) 5348 2227
Trentham
22 Victoria Street tel: (03) 5424 1602
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The Put a Spring In your Step (SIS) Wellness Program Advisory Group will promote and facilitate community and patient consultation and engagement to assist shaping SIS Program service delivery. Springs Medical, located in the Hepburn Shire, invites community members and key stakeholders who have an interest in the Put a Spring In your Step Wellness Program and who are interested in becoming a community
representative on this Group to submit a membership nomination to Springs Medical. Nomination forms and a copy of the Group’s Terms of Reference can be downloaded from our website or obtained by contacting Lynda Poke: 5348 2227 or via email on l.poke@springsmedical.com.au.
Completed nominations are to be lodged by 15 December 2017 Emailed to:
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Springs Medical SIS Advisory Group Nominations Lynda Poke General Manager l.poke@springsmedical.com.au
Springs Medical SIS Advisory Group Nominations C/- Lynda Poke General Manager Springs Medical 10 Hospital Street Daylesford VIC 3460
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Portrait Prize open
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HE Maldon and District Portrait Prize is calling for artists to exhibit in March 2018.
Building on the success of the two previous portrait prizes, the organisers from the Maldon Artists’ Network have decided to significantly expand the exhibition, extending the geographic area from which portraits of residents can come from to include Greater Bendigo and the Mount Alexander, Central Goldfields, Hepburn and Loddon shires. All mediums, 2D and 3D can be entered for selection. Previous portrait prizes have been highly successful events, exhibiting local identities. In the process of making art, artists have connected with their chosen subjects and the community has engaged in the art of portrait-making in a big way. The judge of the 2016 Maldon Portrait Prize Heather Ellyard said she was amazed by the number and quality of entrants. “All the entries are worthy, some of them stunning.” Artist Peter Wegner is the judge for the 2018 Maldon and District Portrait Prize. Peter is a well-known painter, sculptor and draughtsman, who has exhibited for more than 25 years in solo and group exhibitions including at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra and the Portrait Gallery in London. Peter has won several high-profile prizes including the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize in 2006, the Gallipoli Prize in 2013 and the Rick Amor Drawing Prize in 2016. Access the entry form at www.maldonnc.org.au/auspiced-groups Details: Catherine Tait 03 5472 5120 or Jennifer Merkus 0419 309 775.
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Five Archibald finalists among Xmas show
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HE annual Trentham Little Gallery Small Affordable Works Christmas Exhibition has become a big event in a short time, attracting five Archibald Prize finalists for its fourth annual show next month.
A record field of almost 50 artists has applied to show work in the exhibition, which has attracted more than 1000 visitors in each of the last two years. Archibald finalists Catherine Abel, Daniel Butterworth, Basil Eliades, Amanda Marburg and Rose Wilson are among the many established names who will be offering small works at affordable prices. And in a case of like father, like daughter, Emily Eliades, a second-year Victorian College of the Arts student from Lyonville, is a new name this year, exhibiting alongside her father, Basil, both pictured right with Basil's work behind them about to be shipped to America. Other notables include national McClelland sculpture prize winner Matt Harding, prominent sculptor Tim Jones, Blake finalist and recent Hidden Faces exhibitor David Bryant and this year’s Doug Moran semi-finalist Louise Ottens. Visiting Japanese sculptors Takahiko Sugawara and partner Akiko, here so Takahiko can work with Matt Harding in his Trentham studio, also plan to exhibit Akiko’s paper sculpture in the show. Chris Rowe, runner-up in the recent national ANL maritime art award; Llael McDonald, who sells her work globally; and gallery regulars Helen Cottle and Ri Van Veen will also be represented. Little Gallery co-founder Rose Wilson said the show was created by the artists’ co-operative in 2014 to offer the region’s legion of talented emerging and mid-career artists a chance to exhibit alongside the many local established names. She said not charging the artists a commission on their sales helped local artists, as the traditional gallery business model based on heavy commissions on sales made it difficult for artists to price their works at levels accessible to the public.
Limiting the size of exhibited works also offers the public a chance to buy quality art at affordable prices, and allows the Little Gallery to host a large range of artists. Two-dimensional works, for instance, are limited to a maximum size of 60cm by 60cm. “We get visitors saying that affordable, original art can be the perfect Christmas gift for that person who says they otherwise have everything they need,” she said. “And we also get canny investors looking for small prices by big names, or looking for a chance to snap up works by new names destined to become the next big things in the art world”. The show opens on Friday, December 1, with a public opening that draws a big crowd, and runs until December 31.
ONE DAY WORKSHOP SOFT SKILLS TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS/STAFF OF YOUTH INVOLVING ORGANISATIONS Training provided by
Tues 28th Nov 10am to 4pm Morning tea and Lunch provided
In an increasingly complex world, soft skills like communication, problem solving and flexibility have become more important than ever. Yet, conversations with businesses accross all industries throughout the Hepburn Shire reveal a growing soft skills gap when people are applying for jobs - particularly young people. Discover how you can nuture the soft skills of the young people you work with in your business or community by registering for this course now. The training is subsidised to open it up for as many volunteers/ staff in youth-involving organisations as possible. It is ideal for businesses, community groups, sporting groups and educators who will have the opportunity to remain connected ( post the training) to support each other, as well as access to additional shared resources. This will be assisted by the network of Neighbourhood Houses accross the shire.
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Christmas carols and events
Newlyn & Dean Community Carols
Carols in the Garden at Woodend
Newlyn and Dean Community Carols will be held at the Newlyn Community Sporting Centre, Midland Highway on Friday, December 1 from 7.15pm. Sing all the old fashioned favourites with music from the Ballarat Ecumenical Choir, Daylesford Brass Band, Newlyn Primary School in song and the Ballarat CWA Evergreens. A night of community joy and good cheer. Admission by gold coin donation to support the Newlyn and Dean CFA. Light refreshments will be served (for a modest charge) at the close of the evening. Enquiries: Fay Hungerford on 5345 7458.
Carols in the Garden will be held at St Mary's Anglican Church in Woodend (15 Buckland Street) on December 22 from 6.30pm. There will be a sausage sizzle and Black Cat Coffee van in attendance.
Trentham Carols in the Park
The Daylesford Brass Band will be kept busy during the silly season and if you want to catch them they will be at:
Carols in the Sound Shell at Hepburn Springs Carols by Candlelight will be held at the Hepburn Springs Sound Shell on Friday, December 22 from 7pm.
Daylesford Brass Band
The Annual Trentham Carols in the Park is on again – Friday, December 1 (now in its 29th year!) with hot food from 6.30pm and carols and concert from 7.30pm. Carols at Newlyn - Friday, December 1. The Trentham Lions Club once again will organise the Carols around Hepburn and Daylesford on Monday, night, local performers including Trentham Primary School December 11 and Monday, December 18 starting at 6.30pm. students, hot food and a bumper Christmas Hamper raffle. Keep an eye out for their bus. The usually quiet Quarry Street Reserve becomes a mass Carols by Candlelight at the Hepburn Springs Sound Shell of children playing, eating and waiting to see Santa; always a on Friday, December 22, from 7pm. great night and sometimes we can’t find Santa! The local fire Carols in Vincent St/Carols at The Daylesford & truck helps in the search. Trentham hospitals on Saturday, December 23. A free community event organised by the Lions Club of New Year's Eve Parade on Sunday, December 31 Trentham Inc. Glenlyon Sports Day on Monday, January 1. Enquiries: 5424 8291 or 5424 1127
Got carols or Christmas events happening? Email donna@tlnews.com.au
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Victoria Park, Daylesford Saturday November 25 GET YOUR ENTRIES IN SOON! See website for schedule details CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 15 Schedules available soon www.daylesfordshow.com
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A real footy mum
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EPBURN resident Brenda Arnell kicked a footy around now and again but she could never have foreseen her daughter Lauren playing in the inaugural Australian Football League’s Women’s competition. As Carlton’s captain, no less.
Brenda said her triplets were always into their sport, with Lauren first playing basketball and then moving onto football, sister Moira keen on swimming and brother Andrew into taekwondo. While studying Human Movement at Ballarat University in 2005, Lauren played with North Ballarat before moving to study Physical Education at RMIT Bundoora and to then play with the Darebin Falcons in the Victorian Women's Football League – the team which took out this year’s premiership against Diamond Creek at Etihad Stadium. Brenda and Lauren are pictured right after the win. “Lauren has always been very game savvy, she can just read the game really well,” Brenda says. Last year, Lauren was signed as a priority player by Carlton ahead of the league's inaugural 2017 season. She had previously worked at the club in an off-field role, including in the development of Carlton's bid for a women's team license. The 30-year-old was named the club's inaugural AFL Women's captain in January this year and made her debut in round 1, 2017, in the club and the league's inaugural match at Ikon Oval (formerly Princes Park) against Collingwood. She has already been signed up by the club for next year’s season and off the field works as AFL Victoria's education and training manager, as well as commentating for both the ABC and Channel 7. And just last month, Lauren flew to Sydney to represent Carlton at the Women's Health Women in Sport awards and was thrilled when the AFLW inaugural game between Carlton and Collingwood won the "Moment of the Year" award. They were up against tough opposition including nominees The Matildas winning the World Cup and Sally Pearson winning gold in World Hurdles after her injuries and coaching herself. Brenda said she was proud of all her children who had each excelled in different areas. “They are very close but never got into sports that would see them competing with each other. They were all very individual in their achievements.” Brenda moved to Hepburn last year, with her two chocolate labradors, and is enjoying her new life. She has already joined Hepburn U3A and keeps busy travelling to many football matches with the AFLW competition over February and March, and Darebin playing over winter.
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Book free to take, pay later
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T’S an interesting idea. A “free to take, pay later” distribution system for a book. Or perhaps you prefer to exchange 20 minutes of labour, or a jar of fermented veggies? Author Patrick Jones is happy to give it all a crack. Tree Elbow is the Daylesford writer's second book. In 2015 he co-authored with Meg Ulman The Art of Free Travel which was shortlisted for an ABIA last year. Tree Elbow examines the culture of fermenting and a return to insight through gut logic. Patrick says the payment for the book, which is just $10, is “an experiment contiguous with the spirit of the material”. “Self-publishing is typically seen as being limited by three things: vanity, the absence of bourgeois cultural gatekeeping, and distribution. By making this book economically akin to vegetables that you may buy from a farm gate as you pass by on your bicycle – thus, a cash crop ‘honesty’ system collected with nominal pollution – I’m cutting out the distributor and the bourgeois gatekeeper, though perhaps not my vanity. "The other part of this experiment is the ideal that a ‘free to take, pay later’ book can be left in many places, not just in bookshops, but at railway stations, information centres, brothels, libraries, cinemas, council chambers, universities, food co-ops, medical centres and many more places besides.” If you find a copy of Patrick’s book - perhaps in a medical centre, a food co-op or even a cinema, you will also find account details. If you are interested in "an alternative economic exchange" email permapoesis@gmail.com
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Money with Matt Hi Matt, My partner and I are thinking about letting our weekender on Airbnb. I have heard all sorts of comments from friends about how this may not be as simple as it seems what with tax obligations, claims for depreciation and possibly even my property’s rates being affected. I saw one article recently where the tax department even checked someone’s booking history to apportion expenses. Do you have any advice for the novice for renting our holiday house? Alan Smith, Woodend Hi Alan, Airbnb is becoming extremely popular, and you are very smart in seeking advice before advertising your weekender for potential tenants. Our friends at the ATO are becoming very savvy about ensuring that landlords are declaring the correct income and expenses relating to their rental properties. In its essence, renting out a property on Airbnb has similar principles to any other rental property. That is, you need to declare any proceeds as rental income in your tax return, and claim any expenses relating to the property as tax deductions. Expenses commonly claimed are as follows: council rates; water rates; interest on any home loan(s); fees associated with Airbnb; repairs and maintenance; and depreciation. As you have alluded to though, the difficulty in renting out a weekender is allowing for your own private use of the property. For example, if the house is available for rent for 100 nights of the year, a simple calculation could be made where you claim 100/365 (approximately 27 per cent) of expenses.
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Please note though that it is not a requirement for the property to have guests for 100 nights, it simply needs to be genuinely advertised and available on Airbnb for tenants to use. Of the 100 nights available, there might be 10 nights where nobody stayed there as a result of no bookings. The other issue is apportioning the expenses based on the area of the house. If there are rooms of the house that are locked and not available for rent, the expenses need to be apportioned accordingly. You also need to be conscious of capital gains tax. This will depend on your main residence status, but if this is a holiday house, you will need to consider the impact on the capital proceeds of the property should you sell in the future. My advice here would be to definitely consult a tax agent before considering selling, in order to do the necessary calculations to assess the tax impact. My overall advice though is to make sure you keep very detailed records in order to be able to prove any apportionment calculations. The booking history could prove to be very useful to be able to verify your claims. Cheers, Matt
Matthew Richardson is an accountant with MOR Accountants in Ballarat. His opinions are not necessarily those of The Local. But we do like Matt. If you have a question for Matt email news@tlnews.com.au
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PORCUPINE RIDGE 226 MIDDLETON CREEK RD TRANQUIL BUSHLAND RETREAT WITH STUDIO AND SLEEPOUT This charming craftsman-built stone residence features a beautiful stone open fireplace, recycled timber posts and high vaulted ceilings. Internal features include open floor plan, modern country kitchen with farmhouse sink and Falcon cooker, cosy fireplace, living, dining, large bathroom with bath, second storey atrium living and three generous bedrooms with views from every window. A stylish studio boasts a loft bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom, matt black fixtures & fittings and a private outdoor haven with spa tub. Ideal for guest accommodation or teenager's retreat. The laundry also features a loft bedroom with fold away stairs, a wood fire and make a fabulous home office or sleepout.
௭ 4º1 Ê 2 FOR SALE PRICE $850,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 WHEATSHEAF 135 WALLABY ROAD IMMACULATELY PRESENTED COTTAGE ON 5 ACRES WITH 2 DAMS Sitting proudly as the centrepiece of a mostly cleared 5 acres in Wheatsheaf, this home is sure to impress. The fully fenced block features 2 large dams, established gardens, chicken coop, enclosed vegetable gardens, tractor/wood shed and a 4-bay shed split into a 2bay carport and 2 bay lockable workshop/storage. Downstairs the home offers an updated open plan kitchen, 1 bedroom with BIR, large bathroom with spa bath, separate shower and lead light window. Upstairs you’ll find a loft bedroom & 2nd bedroom, both with BIR. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the bush on the verandah, perfect for outdoor entertaining!
௭ 3 º1 Ê 2 FOR SALE PRICE $620,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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DENVER 36 TORIS ROAD
HOME ABOVE THE GUM TREES Located just a short 10-minute drive to Daylesford, this well-appointed home is sensationally positioned with long picturesque views over to the countryside. Downstairs offers two bedrooms with BIR, full bathroom, full laundry with outside access, separate second toilet, double height ceilings in living area, galley style kitchen, separate dining, living space with views from every window. Upstairs the generous sized master bedroom (currently cinema room) has walk through storage and a light filled foyer/study that would be perfect for a home office. Outside the 4-bay shed is complete with concrete floors, mains power and a 1 bay fully lined and insulated studio with wood heater. ௭ 3 º 1.5 Ê 6 FOR SALE PRICE $1,200,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
DENVER LOT 1/36 TORIS ROAD COUNTRY CORNER ALLOTMENT- 25 ACRES Located in Denver, on the corner allotment of the DaylesfordMalmsbury Rd and Toris Rd this approx. 25 acres of land is a prime lifestyle opportunity (STCA). Currently being used for livestock grazing, this undulating land includes two dams, mains power close by, farm fences and access points from the Highway and Toris Rd. • 10.23ha or 25. acres in FARMING ZONE (FZ) • Undulating pasture with scattered trees & 2 dams • Farming zone with large acreage properties and quality homes in the area • Also available adjoining 36 Toris Rd, House on 53 Acres $1,200,000
FOR SALE $370,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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YANDOIT 78 PARK AVENUE
EARTHLY DELIGHTS This craftsman-built and eco-designed mudbrick residence is set high on approx 6.692 hectares (16.5 acres) to provide spectacular views over the surrounding countryside towards Mount Franklin. Massive recycled bridge timbers support and form the roof beams, while eco-friendly materials and natural finishes have been used throughout the dwelling. A large separate workshop has been outfitted as a commercial kitchen (no cooking facilities), office area/ studio and lockup garage.
௭ 4 º1 Ê 2 FOR SALE PRICE $575,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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2 HOUSES - RENOVATION & DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL Located in a premium location of Church Ave in Hepburn, on a large block of approx. 1184m2. These two homes have been used as permanent rentals, are in need of renovation and offer a terrific subdivision potential (STCA). House 1 – 2 bedrooms, 1-bathroom, original floorboards, elevated views of the treetops House 2 - 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Gas heating, cooling, elevated views of the treetops
௭ 5 º2 Ê 4 FOR SALE $500,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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BUSHLAND LIVING CLOSE TO DAYLESFORD Located in the hamlet of Eganstown, this private and secluded home set on approx. 1 acre in natural bushland surrounds just 10 minutes to Daylesford. The neatly presented home offers bright and light spaces, high ceilings, floating timber floors, master bedroom with direct access to bathroom, a further 3 good sized bedrooms, 4-bay garage with workshop and established gardens. Offering a peaceful lifestyle opportunity with an abundance of native wildlife, bushwalking & mountain bike riding tracks.
௭ 4 º1 Ê 3 FOR SALE PRICE $420,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
DAYLESFORD 26 LEGGATT STREET
ELEVATED LOCATION - LAKE DAYLESFORD Building sites of this calibre rarely come to market. 26 Leggatt Street is 804 m2 and one of four available blocks with a wonderful, elevated building position and current planning permit. Lake access at the rear along the council reserve. Views to Lake Daylesford, Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens and the Town Centre. • 3 other blocks available -, 28 Leggatt St 748m2, 30 Leggatt St 841m2, 30a Leggatt St 821m2
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4. Insulate before you bake Effective sealing around doors and windows can make a big difference in keeping your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter, as well as allowing your UCH of the populated Australian continent is temperate, appliances to work more effectively. But if you can add insulation, you will quickly particularly compared to other areas in the world – where dealing notice the effect on your home and your energy bill. If you are renting, you may be able to convince the landlord to add roof insulation, and if you're about to carry out with extreme seasonal variations encourage a more efficient and effective approach to keeping cooler in summer and warmer in winter. While renovations on your own home, consider in-wall insulation.
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we're certainly a lucky country in that respect, this can also lead to a certain amount of laziness when it comes to energy efficiency.
5. Turn the aircon up (or down?) Once the temperature hits the high 30s, the habit is to put the air conditioner way down to 20°C to get the room as cool as possible as quickly as possible – but if 1. Shade and seal you can cope with setting the temp at something reasonable such as 24–25°C, you In Australia, the areas of the home that are most likely to attract the most sun are will not only save on wear and tear on the air conditioner's motor, you will save big the north and west facing areas of the home. For this reason this is often an area of the home with the most windows as home design generally focuses on attracting the on your energy bill. most amount of light. However, this also means it attracts the heat as well. Source: www.choice.com.au Blinds on windows facing the direct sun will help reduce the heat in the room and sealing the windows properly will also prevent the cool air escaping as well as keeping the hot air out. 2. Use your environment Opening up the home once the evening breezes come in after a hot day is a great no-cost way to cool your home quickly. Think of it as out with the old air, in with the new. But make sure you close it up again before you turn in for the night, as the new day may bring a new wave of hot air. 3. Close the doors While you may be isolating your living spaces in the winter to avoid heating up rooms you won't be using, the same applies for efficiently cooling your living spaces – particularly if you use air conditioning. Open plan areas may present great living spaces, but are difficult to keep cool – so if you have rooms in the home that you won't be living in during the day (bedroom, laundry, study etc.) simply close the door and allow the air conditioner to effectively and efficiently cool the rooms you will be spending time in.
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In the Ballarat region, Tuki Farm took the state title AYLESFORD’S Belvedere Social has taken out the Victorian and South West Region’s for best menu of local food. Meanwhile, the Talbot Provedore and Eatery, owned awards for casual dining at the Golden by Christopher Howe and Jayne Newgreen, has won the Plate Awards. Chef Matthew Carnell was the state (Peter Watson Memorial) and regional best chef while the Belvedere Social also took out the state and regional best wine and beer list. The establishment was also awarded regional best customer service. The state award for casual dining was won for the second year running with the judges commenting: “This is for serious foodies who have a passion for food and service. Do yourself a favour and put Belvedere top of your list.” Daylesford’s Perfect Drop took out best regional contemporary dining while Farmers Arms Creswick won best hotel for the region. Daylesford's Larder won best coffee in the region.
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Gig Guide The Spa Bar, Daylesford
Live Piano Improv – Wednesday, November 22, 7pm-10pm Michael Timcke jazz quartet – Thursday, November 23, 7pm-10pm. DJ Beats with DJ EZC – Friday, November 24, 9pm-11pm Phil & Trudy Edgeley – Saturday, November 25, 7.30pm-10.30pm Live Piano Improv – Wednesday, November 29, 7pm-10pm Moodswing – Thursday, November 30, 7pm-10pm DJ Beats with a Trio of DJs – Friday, December 1, 9pm-11pm Pinkmoon – Saturday, December 2, 7.30pm-10.30pm
Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn
Blue Bean Love Cafe, Hepburn Springs
Pleasantville – Friday, November 24 Scott Fraser – Saturday, November 25 Stand Up Comedy – Sunday, November 26 Jared Brentnall – Friday, December 1 Buck Jr. – Saturday, December 2 Nick Noon – Sunday, December 3 Scott Fraser – Friday, December 29 Catherine Traicos – Saturday, December 30 Ellerby – Sunday, December 31
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Croaky Karaoke – Friday, November 24 Gabe Atkinson - Saturday, November 25, 8.30pm Twin Peaks with Kerryn Fields – Sunday, November 26, 5pm
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Vincent Emanuel – Friday, November 24 Dave Clark and DeborahN - Friday, December 1 Mark Kuntsi – Friday, December 8
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Victoriana Gaye – Sunday, November 26, 12pm-3pm
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The Bauderlaires - Saturday, November 25, 9pm - late
Tonia Todman's Christmas Shortbread and Gingerbread Two classic biscuits for Christmas – both can be left simply as they’re baked, or exquisitely decorated and iced. I have used both recipes for many years – so they’re proven to be good and reliable. I’ve baked the shortbread in a mould, but it also rolls out beautifully and cuts well with a cookie cutter. The gingerbread is firm to crunchy when cool – and has a melt-in-the-mouth quality I love. Shortbread: 250g butter 125g castor sugar – white or raw 315g plain flour 185g arrowroot or rice flour Pinch of salt Note: Rice flour will add a crunchy texture to baked shortbread – arrowroot is smoother. Cream the butter and sugar together very well until almost white. Sift flour, arrowroot or rice flour and salt together then add to creamed mixture. Roll out on a floured surface and cut into shapes with cookie cutters, or press into a sugared wooden mould before tipping gently onto a baking tray. Or, place the dough onto a lined baking tray, roll to flatten then fashion it into a circle, crimp the edges with thumb and finger to give it a scalloped effect, then mark in wedges to act as breaking lines when served. Place all shapes on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking parchment. Cook slowly in a pre-heated moderately slow oven - 160C – for around 20 minutes, or until pale golden brown. Allow the shortbread to cool and harden on the tray. (The shortbread recipe is a Todman family treasure - Molly Todman won the national shortbread contest (!) sponsored by Norco Butter (NSW) back in the 1950's with this recipe. Consequently it was printed on the butter wrapper for many, many years.)
Gingerbread: 125g butter 100g brown sugar 2 ½ cups plain flour ½ cup golden syrup 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 heaped teaspoons powdered ginger ½ teaspoon nutmeg, grated ½ teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of white pepper - optional Icing for gingerbread 1 egg white 1 ½ cups pure icing sugar Lemon juice or citric acid Food colouring as needed Cream butter and sugar, add flour, bicarb soda, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon and pepper, if using, then mix well. Add egg yolk and beat lightly. Pour syrup into a glass measuring jug, warm through in microwave then add to mixture and blend well. Otherwise, heat the syrup in a saucepan over gentle heat. Mix well, then turn out dough onto a floured surface and knead well. Form into a disc and place in a freezer bag, then chill for at least 30 minutes. Roll out dough to approximately 1cm thickness. Cut out gingerbread people, hearts, stars and other shapes using cutters and place on a baking tray lined with nonstick baking parchment. Place tray in a moderate oven 160c for 12-17 minutes, or until gingerbread is pale brown. Cool it on the tray – the gingerbread will harden as it cools. If the gingerbread shapes have slightly changed during baking, they may be trimmed while still warm. Store in an airtight container until ready to ice. Icing: Beat egg white in a small bowl with an electric mixer until just frothy. Gradually beat in enough sifted icing sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir in lemon juice or citric acid, colour if you wish, and cover with a damp tea towel to prevent it drying out. Scoop it into a piping bag with a fine nozzle and decorate the gingerbread. You can press smarties into dots of icing, or similar. Once gingerbread people are dry, they may be packaged in clear cellophane bags and tied with a bow, then used as tree decorations, gift gags, place setting tags – or just savoured and eaten!
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Meal deals for locals...and visitors too!
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VERYONE loves a good meal deal. So here are the dining establishments offering great food and great prices!
Monday:
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Monday Meatball Madness - $20 (Vegetarian too) Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Frugal Foodies - $20 Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs - Locals' Night - 2-courses $35, 3-courses - $45
Tuesday:
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Burger Night with chips - $20 Five Flags Hotel, Campbells Creek - parma night - $16
Wednesday:
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Pot (or glass of house wine) and Parma - $20 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Frugal Foodies - $20 The Spa Bar, Daylesford - $10 pizza
Thursday:
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Steak Night - $20 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Schnitzel Night - 5pm-7pm- $15 The Spa Bar, Daylesford - $10 pizza
Saturday:
The Surly Goat - lunch special - two courses and a glass of wine - $40 Tastings at Bellinzona, Hepburn - free wine tasting of up to six choices of regional wines when you order a pizza, platter or purchase a bottle of wine.
Sunday:
The Surly Goat - lunch special - two courses and a glass of wine - $40 Grange Bellinzona, Hepburn - two courses and a glass of wine - $45 Old Hepburn Hotel - Sunday roast - two choices of meat with all the trimmings $15 from noon until sold out.
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Casa El Ray, Daylesford - burrito with fries $17, spud with soft drink $17 and three tacos with soft drink $20
Happy Hours:
Criterion Hotel, Castlemaine has Nibbles 'n' Bubbles Happy Hour with wine, sparkling and beer specials with free dips and nibbles, 5pm-6.30pm
Raffles:
Fundraising raffles for local organisations are held on Friday evenings at The Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn and The Farmers Arms Hotel, Daylesford.
Friday:
The Surly Goat, Hepburn - lunch special - two courses and a glass of wine - $40 Grange Bellinzona, Hepburn - two courses and a glass of wine - $45 Tastings at Bellinzona, Hepburn - free wine tasting of up to six choices of regional wines when you order a pizza, platter or purchase a bottle of wine. 5000 Club - three-course lunch at Christ Church Anglican Hall, Daylesford Criterion Hotel, Castlemaine - Express Jalapeno Poppers $12, Fried Chicken Wings $12, Refried Bean Rolls $12, Fried Baby Calamari Tostada $16, 12-2.30pm
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Great food and service at Five Flags Hotel
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E HAVE driven past Five Flags Hotel at Campbells Creek on the way to Castlemaine many times. And we have never stopped.
But now there is a reason to pull in. The hotel was taken over by Jason and Ann Schultz about 18 months ago and after their chef retired they spent almost a year looking for the right person to head up the busy kitchen. That chef is Daniel Whelan, formerly head chef at Annie Smithers Bistrot in Kyneton and Macedon Wine Room, and is he doing great things at Five Flags. The emphasis is on keeping to a pub menu, with some extraordinary specials on offer, while making everything in-house and using local produce where available. Kyle and I headed up there last Friday for lunch. It's only a 25-minute drive and takes in surely some of the most stunning scenery around as you sweep past Mount Franklin. We pulled into the carpark and the hotel was clearly pumping. There are a number of seating options from the open dining room to the quiet green room, the red room for private functions, the beer garden and then a new outdoor front bar where patrons can watch the world go by. Oh, if you are up for a punt, there's also a TAB in the inside bar, and did I mention the drive-through bottle shop? We chose the dining room and were seated at a table with comfortable seating - none of those trendy seats or bar stools which keep you rocking from one side to another. Clearly here the emphasis is on good food, good service and a pleasant atmosphere. In fact, Jason's motto is: "We may be the owners, but it's your hotel". There's a $16 lunch menu on offer with all the pub favourites from Beer Battered or Grilled Whiting, Chicken Schnitzel, Salt & Pepper Squid, Steak Sandwich or Eggplant Parma. They all come with either chips, salad and tartare or vegies and mash. There's also a very tempting Roast Beetroot Salad with walnuts, goats cheese, pear and salsa verde. Of the 10 dishes on offer, four are gluten free. But our attention was caught by the specials' board - all priced at $32. I couldn't go past the Pan Seared Barramundi with tapenade, asparagus, spinach, mash and lemon. And it is amazing. The barra is perfectly cooked and smeared with a tangy, olivey tapenade while underneath is a silky mash, al dente asparagus and wilted spinach - Daniel's touch is clearly evident. Meanwhile Kyle bypassed the Braised Aylesbury Duck Leg Ragu with potato gnocchi, rocket, pear and parmesan and opted for the Lamb Backstrap which is pan-roasted and served with a salad of tomato, cucumber, mint and yoghurt, and crunchy polenta chips. It's a delicious meal and a huge serving. I rarely eat meat but I stole a piece of the lamb and it was melt-in-the-mouth tender. The polenta chips were also a winner - perfect for soaking up all those juices. We were done but Daniel was already plating up a selection of desserts for our photo, and ultimately for our palates. All three are just $10 each and mouth-watering. They include the Pavlova Roulade, Chocolate Delice and the Baked New York Cheesecake. Back at our table we taste-test the pavlova and the cheesecake and they are both awesome. The pavlova has a hint of crust on the outside but is soft and sweet inside and paired with vanilla cream, a berry sauce and fresh strawberries. Meanwhile, the cheesecake is just decadent - lightly dusted with cocoa and served with cream. It's the perfect finish to the meal. Drinks. Being a pub there's plenty to choose from whatever you are after and being Dustin Martin country, apparently the Dustin Martini went down well on Grand Final Day. Jason is also keen to showcase local wines - a nice touch. Five Flags Hotel is doing what hotels do best. Offering great pub food, with great service and a comfortable atmosphere. Do yourself a favour and pop in - but do book, the locals are already in the know and it gets busy!
Words: Donna Kelly | Images: Kyle Barnes
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Larger than life display on Silo Art Trail
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So it’s on to the next silos, just a few kilometres up the road, at Brim, by Brisbane artist Guido van Helten. This is another massive work, breathtaking in its execution. In contrast to the brightly coloured Sheep Hills silos, van Helten has used the muted earth-toned browns and reds of the surrounding landscape, which manage to make It’s called the Silo Art Trail, and, as the name suggests, each artwork is painted on this imposing edifice blend into its surroundings. We wrap up our day of art gazing with a stop at the newest installation, the to the sides of massive grain silos. Rosebery silos, painted by Melbourne-based international artist Katie Kaff-eine. Her When you leave the forests and hills of our region and get out into the vast, beautifully detailed painting of a pair of graziers, the tousled-haired woman with a rolling crop-lands of the Wimmera Mallee, the tallest features in any direction are the sheep, the hat-wearing man with his horse. The colours again are muted, taking into concrete grain silos that loom along the sides of the roads, usually between the main account the weathered concrete surface on which they are applied. But Kaff-eine has road and a rail line. They’re testament to the importance of agriculture in western Victoria. Many have fallen into disuse, which tells another story about this part of the artfully punctuated her work with subtle applications of red highlights. Our accommodation for the night is the Mallee Bush Retreat, on the shore of state. Lake Lascelles, outside the village of Hopetoun. The Bush Retreat is a cross between As you drive along the two-lane roads from town to town along the Silo Art Trail, camping and glamping, with communal kitchens and bathroom facilities, and good you see signs of faded glory: once-grand buildings sit empty; vacant shopfronts falling for our overall holiday needs. into disrepair. You also see homes kept neat and tidy, their gardens well-trimmed. The next morning we set off for the silos at Patchewollock. Brisbane-based street Leaving from Daylesford on the Silo Art Trail, we decide to avoid the main artist Fintan Magee painted it in October 2016, and it shows local farmer Nick roads in order to get a better feel for the countryside. We pass through Newstead, “Noodle” Hulland, standing tall in his blue-checked flannel shirt. (See our front Maryborough and St Arnaud on our way to our first artwork, at Rupanyup, a drive page.) of about 200km. These silos were painted by Russian artist Julia Volchkova, and her We complete our silo journey at Lascelles, where Melbourne artist Tyrone “Rone” subjects are two young members of the Rupanyup Football and Netball Club, painted Wright portrayed fourth-generation farmers Geoff and Merrilyn Horman. Wright’s in graceful monochrome arcs and sprays. work is sometimes compared to that of renowned British street artist Banksy, and this Although the six painters whose works grace the silo trail are usually referred to silo set is possibly the most profound of the six; the experiences of a lifetime in this as “street” artists, all the images are portraits and almost classical in execution, with landscape etched into the faces of his subjects. subjects chosen because of their connections to their communities and regions. The Silo Art Trail is a fantastic achievement, both for the artists and the While in Rupanyup, we stop at the visitors’ centre and enjoy a couple of “the communities that fostered the project. In remote towns like Rupanyup and world’s best chocolate brownies” (their secret ingredient is chickpea flour). Patchewollock, most of the activity in the shops and streets is from people coming to Our next stop is the silos at Sheep Hills, painted by Melbourne artist Matt see the artworks. Adnate, who is renowned for his paintings of Aboriginal people on structures around As we travel from site to site, we find ourselves in a convoy of half a dozen the world. His work here is stunning for its size - 30 metres high, 40 wide - and or more vehicles, arriving at our destinations to see familiar faces from previous for its bold use of colour in depicting indigenous Wimmera elders Ron Marks and Regina Hood, along with a young boy and girl, which is said to symbolise the passing stops. Shops offer tea towels and postcards, many of which are claimed to be locally produced. Plus, it encourages us to get out and explore, and to realise that our of Aboriginal culture and knowledge from generation to generation. backyard is a pretty wondrous place. We break our journey at Warracknabeal, where empty shops in the handsome town centre outnumber those still doing business. It’s good to get off the highway Words & images: Jeff Glorfeld (That's also him on the front cover.) and take a look at the proud old GPO, and the sheepdog-themed art installations at the roundabouts, and see the signs proclaiming Warracknabeal as the birthplace of musician Nick Cave, but on this Saturday the town comfortably relaxes in the midday sun.
MAGINE an art gallery more than 200 kilometres long, comprising six works, each of which is from 20 to 30 metres tall and up to 40 metres wide. Well, such a gallery exists right here in our own western Victorian backyard.
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Your own little piece of Jurassic Botanica That weird and wonderful link with our primordial botanical past - the Wollemia nobilis or, to give it a common name, the Dragon Tree, has, until now, been available in limited supply and not exactly cheap to purchase. Until 1994, when David Noble, an officer with the National Parks and Wildlife Service of NSW, abseiled into a steep sandstone gorge in the Blue Mountains and virtually tumbled upon a small glade, this beautiful link with prehistoric life was believed to be extinct and only found in fossil form. Their discovery was not made public until 2006, although the British Royal Botanic Gardens Kew received samples for scientific study in 2005, and even now their location is still a state secret to safeguard them. I purchased mine, pictured above right, in 2010. The Wollemi pine is a member of an exclusive family of araucariaceae with only two other major forms, araucaria heterophylla (Norfok Island pine) and the Monkey Puzzle (araucaria araucana) an endangered species, native to central Chile and western Argentina. The very existence of these three similar species in such isolated locations would seem to add weight to the theory of that great roving continent, Gondwana. The arrival of two vastly different cones on my Wollemi set me on a trail of discovery. Firstly, the pendulous one is the male cone which ripens and allows the wind to spread its pollen. The second spiky ball is the female which ripens and releases the typically flat, wing-cased seeds of all conifers. The best piece of news is that it is possible to grow these wonderful trees from seed at home. And, according to a release from the Plant Seed Bank of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney it is possible to purchase seeds - possibly from online suppliers. They offer these three simple steps to success: Firstly, not all seeds that fall out of the cones are viable…look for the ones that are plump and dark. Sow them on top of a pot of seed-raising mix and water them well. Once the water has drained through the mix, place pot and all into a plastic bag and keep it in the fridge for two weeks. Remove the pot from the fridge and take off the plastic bag. Leave it in a warm but shaded spot until they germinate. Keep the soil moist but not wet until then. A word of encouragement: Apparently you will need the “patience of Job” as they could take several months to germinate. Mind you it took us several hundred million years to discover them, so what’s another couple of months?
Revitalised rhododendron Peta and I moved into our “downsized” house in February 2008 at the height of that horrendously long drought and inherited a century-old garden inhabited by mainly massive eucalypts, photinia, camellias, rhododendrons and a couple of struggling fruit trees. Unfortunately the drought had finally taken its toll on several of the rhododendrons, only one of which managed to be revived. Like the pear tree it struggled on, surviving through several years of semi-heavy pruning to improve its shape and encourage a modicum of fresh new growth. This year, encouraged by the successful rebirth of the pear, I took to the rhodo with my pruning saw, reducing it to three shortened, strategic stumps deciding that if it didn’t survive I could use it as a support for some attractive little trailing plant. For once fortune smiled on me, turning on a mild, wet spring which gave great encouragement to the stricken amputee for, as you can see in the image below right, it has burst forth with masses of vigorous young shoots and three glorious flower heads.
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To market, to market, to buy some Chrissy pressies
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OU can find everything you need at weekend markets, from fresh fruit and veg to handmade jewellery and wares, throughout the Central Highlands and surrounds. Here are just a few.
Daylesford Railway Market – every Sunday Wesley Hill Market - every Saturday Daylesford Farmers’ Market – first Saturday Trentham Neighbourhood Centre Makers’ Market - first Saturday Golden Plains Farmers' Market - first Saturday Castlemaine Artists’ Market – first Sunday Kyneton Farmers’ Market - second Saturday Ballan Farmers' Market - second Saturday Kyneton Rotary Community Market – second Saturday Maldon Market – second Sunday Clunes Farmers’ Market - second Sunday Trentham Farmers’ Market and Makers’ Market - third Saturday Glenlyon Farmers’ Market – third Saturday Leonards Hill Market - third Saturday Creswick Market - third Saturday Talbot Farmers’ Market – third Sunday Woodend Lions Market - third Sunday Trentham Station Sunday Market - fourth Sunday Buninyong Village Market - fourth Sunday Daylesford & Hepburn CWA - Saturday, December 16 & Sunday, December 17 - Daylesford Town Hall
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Daylesford Field & Game
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ITH Field and Game Australia nationals on in Albury and the long weekend, numbers were down a little for the November shoot.
Ground setters for this month were the "Pres" Dave Collins and Paul DaMore. A good variety of targets were thrown and all shooters were happy. Results: A Grade 1st Nath Struchbury 63/75, 2nd Craig Stephens 62/75, 3rd G. Tirella 60/75. B Grade 1st Paul DaMore who shoot very well all day for a great 65/75, 2nd M. Baring 61/75. 3rd John Disher 60/75. C Grade 1st John Long 57/75, 2nd Brian Bohan 53/75, 3rd Bill P. 47/75. Ladies 1st Nancy Disher 47/75. VETS 1st Col Johns 64/75. Super VETS 1st Jack Johns 63/75, 2nd Brian Rafferty 63/75, 3rd G. Thomas 60/75. Sub Juniors 1st Jarrod A. 51/75. Next month will be the Christmas shoot and Ken Tatti memorial. This is a popular day and maybe a "novelty" or two.
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Fore! Actually 240km/h FORMER Daylesford resident Jess Thomas’s golf drive is reaching speeds of 240km/h and a range of 345m – which is why he is now on the Australian Long Drive team of 13. To put his prowess into perspective, Tiger Woods, when in form, had a club head swing of 193kph. As a young bloke, Jess cut his teeth on the Hepburn Golf Course with his grandmother, and father David Thomas. Jess, 32, who weighs in at 110kg and is 1.78m, is a relative featherweight in the team. He was selected in late October from a large range of candidates “some as big 160kg and 1.98m!”. “Unlike traditional golf, the sport is great for my generation who are time poor. It is like the Twenty20 cricket for golf, with grandstands music and DJs.” Jess and his team take on New Zealand in Sydney on December 15 which will be televised on the Fox Sports golf channel. Image: Kyle Barnes