The Local June 7, 2021 Issue 229

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Front cover: Don Breen, gentleman, raconteur, husband, father, grandfather and great friend, passed away last Tuesday, June 1. Friend Donna Kelly remembers Don, opposite.

The Local is a fortnightly community publication covering the Central Highlands of Victoria. The next edition is out on Monday, June 21, 2021. Or online on Sunday, June 20 at www.tlnews.com.au

June 7, 2021 Issue 229 Vale Don Breen

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Local Lines The Dawn How I love the autumn dawn, its crisp cool chill, the gentle pastel hues melding into one another bringing a serenity, broken only by the chattering of birds. As the refractions of light dissipate, breaking into the new day, my mind wanders back, back to the chores I must do. With the full light of day, the time for action, not reflection has come. I must now do.

Graphic designer & HLH coordinator | Dianne Caithness Contributors: Glen Heyne (gardening), Indre Kisonas (design), Glenn Robinson (cartoons), Darren Lowe (gigs) Matthew Richardson (money) & Neil Counahan (cars) Accounts | Julie Hanson

Delivery | Tony Sawrey

Funding for museum

HE Daylesford Museum Reserve has received a DELWP $280,000 grant for extensive repair works on the roof and the associated plumbing of the heritage building.

The works were identified as part of a Conservation Management Plan which was recently launched by the outgoing committee of management and funded by grants from DELWP, Daylesford & District Community Bank and Hepburn Shire Council. Land and Built Environment regional manager Grant Hull said the Daylesford Museum dated back to the early 1890s when it was used by the School of Mines to teach classes on science and art. "The building retains many of its original features including one of the earliest and most intact School of Mines laboratories and metallurgical laboratory interiors in Victoria. The brick chimney is also the largest, most refined and intact smelting and assaying chimney associated with a 19th century School of Mines building in Victoria. Very few assaying chimneys associated with the School of Mines in Victoria are known to have survived." The new museum committee includes chair Gary Carter, secretary Wue Howard, Gary Lawrence, Heather Mutimer, Ken Warren, Lisa Gervasoni, Leanne Howard, Joyce Orr and Stan Capp. ADVERTISEMENT

Then dusk with its flaming reds and oranges, the sky sinks and fades into darkness. The urgency of the day stops. I must now wait, to see what the new dawn will bring. The rising of the sun is all too brief.

- Gary Wilkinson Gary is married to Kerrie with two children and four beautiful grandchildren. He and his family have lived in the region for around 25 years and run a small Angus Stud in Blampied called Kyah Park Angus. Local Lines comes mainly from a group of local poets but other submissions are always welcome. To have a poem considered for publication contact Bill Wootton at cottlesbreedge@gmail.com

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Vale Don Breen

16.09.1940 - 01.06.2021

AYLESFORD and the wider region has lost one of its real characters and enquiring minds with the passing of Don Breen last Tuesday, June 1.

The Local interviewed Don and his wife Sandy for their golden wedding anniversary on October 24, 2018. Don chatted with Kyle and I talked with Sandy. We had met them in 2009, a few years after our move to Glenlyon. The couple were regulars at the Farmers Arms Hotel in Daylesford where Sandy would make her way around the bar, chatting to one and all, while Don, in his fisherman’s cap would head straight for the quiet back wall with his beer in hand. Different personalities but it was easy to spot the deep love and respect between them. Don called Sandy “Pearl” and he was always “Donny”. In our interview Don remembered meeting Sandy in Prahran in a pub with “a whole team of young women - it was a pub where the local tramways people meet, you know, drivers and conductors, so the place got a bit boisterous; it was good fun.” Among those was John Glover, later to become infamous as The Granny Killer. “He was one of the funniest blokes you will ever meet, an absolute dynamo of jokes and gymnastics. Needless to say, no-one was more surprised than us to discover otherwise.” Don said there were myriad attractions at first sight including Sandy’s bright mind and artistic ability which proved a good attribute in later years when she helped him out with his various business ventures doing the marketing and design. However, at the start of the romance, Don, an electrical engineer with his own amazing mind, found himself headhunted by Hewlett-Packard and left for America for a six-month training program. But on his return, he proposed and the couple were married in the registry office, with Don making it just in time. “A trade show in Canberra ran through the day before, so I had to pack up the station wagon and drive through the night to get back to Melbourne, arriving only a matter of half an hour before the ceremony, so all hell broke loose. It was a bit of a rush, not the ideal way to gear up for a wedding, but it seems to have worked. “I guess 50 years sounds like a long time, but in reality the way it’s all unfolded it hasn’t appeared like 50 years. We have had very few, if any downsides during that period, however one of the regrets I have during our early stages of marriage was the fact I had to disappear overseas for work for sometimes large chunks of time leaving Sandy at home with our three young children. But at least I was around for all the births. But she bore the brunt of having to keep the business going and raising a young family. I hugely respect her tolerance in respect to putting up with that sort of lifestyle. “And it may not come as a surprise to people that the equal and opposite irritating thing for me was her commitment to the St Kilda Football Club. A number of people will attest that I am the anti-Christ of football and that still remains a point of contention between us. So those are a couple of things that have had potential for impact on the 50 years' commitment we have had.” It was just 12 months before the interview that Don was diagnosed with a brain tumour “that carried with it a short-term prognosis and I wouldn’t be here today doing as well as I am without Pearl (Sandy) and the three kids who have become a mighty team, supporting me”. And Don did well for another two and a half years, supported by Pearl and the family, daughters Keele and Krish, son Kanen, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. But recently, the illness finally got the better of Don, a quiet, extremely intelligent and thoughtful man, and he passed away peacefully “on his own terms” at Daylesford Hospital, surrounded by his family. The family will hold a private service and when restrictions lift will hold another to remember the life and times of a wonderful gentleman who will be very much missed by those who loved him. Vale Don. The world is a lesser place without you. *The family ask that, in lieu of flowers, a tribute gift in memory of Donny be donated to the acute ward of Daylesford Hospital via www.chrh.org.au/get-involved/donate

Above, Don tinkering with the generator at the Radio Springs Hotel (see Kyle's Rant) and below, Don and Sandy Breen Words: Donna Kelly | Images: Kyle Barnes

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Aussie rules future bright for Chloe Leonard

S ANY regular follower of Australian rules football will be aware, women’s footy has really taken off.

While state based leagues emerged as far back as the 1980s it was really only in the past decade that the women’s game became professionalised. In Victoria, VFL Women’s competition commenced in 2016 and the national league (AFL Women’s) had its inaugural season in 2017. By this time Glenlyon’s Chloe Leonard had already been playing Aussie rules football for six years. Her career started with the boys in the Hepburn Burras under 12s before moving to the Ballarat Swans. During that time she was also in the School Sport Victoria U15 side two years in a row winning back-to-back national championships By 2018 Chloe had commenced playing for the Greater Western Victoria Rebels as part of the NAB League Girls and was part of the Victorian Country U16s in 2018 where the top footballers from the NAB competition played against the best from other states. Now in 2021, Chloe is completing her last season with the Rebels after six years with the possibility of joining the Geelong Cats, part of the VFL Women’s League and currently sitting second on the ladder behind Collingwood. “I trained with the Cats over the summer and played with them against the Southern Saints in Round 11 (May 15) but I made a decision at the start of the year. I just said to the Cats: 'Thank you very much for the opportunity but the Rebels will be my priority'. This will be my last year with the Rebels as the NAB league is under 19s competition. I will play the season out but continue training with the Cats and hopefully earn a spot on their squad next year.” Chloe’s dedication to the sport is the strongest impression you have when talking to her. While obviously talented, it is not something she takes for granted and believes you really have to put your mind and body to work to improve your game. “I am probably not naturally the best athlete or anything,” she says, “so I do put in the extra time to try to be better for my team. You may hate the workouts at the time but it’s not a burden. Once I’m done it makes me happy just working to try and get better and be better for my team mates. Any time I put in is good.” Outside of the game Chloe is in her first year of a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education at Deakin University in Geelong and the studies are certainly something useful to distract her from the prospect of senior women’s competition come 2022 which will bring with it some tougher, talented and more experienced opponents. “I would definitely say it is tough, especially at senior level. But it is just great to see how far the women’s game has come and the skill level. When I played with Geelong this year, just watching those girls I was in awe of them. They just hit every target, pinpoint. “The future for women’s footy is very bright if people keep investing in it going forward. There are a lot of quality girls coming through who are very impressive.”

Words: Tony Sawrey | Image: Louise Gay

“This will be my last year with the Rebels as the NAB league is under 19s competition. I will play the season out but continue training with the Cats and hopefully earn a spot on their squad next year.” To listen to Tony and Chloe chatting on Country Life just scan here.

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These pigeons have certainly chosen a great perch. Daylesford's Mind Your Pet owner Annie Reeve said the pigeons appeared a few years ago and she started feeding them on the ground but soon found a couple were happy to sit on her hand to get the best food service. "They come and go but there are also regulars. It is lovely when I walk around the corner and they are waiting for me. I say 'hello, just let me get sorted and I will get some food for you'."

To dream big, our kids need the best start in life. It’s why the Victorian Government is rolling out Three-Year-Old Kinder across the state in 2022. This means new kindergartens, upgraded facilities and new teaching jobs.

Find out more: vic.gov.au/kinder

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Data survey

MACEDON Ranges Shire Council, in partnership with City of Greater Bendigo and Regional Development Victoria, is undertaking a survey of local businesses to assess broadband internet speeds and coverage.

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Vive la France Forest funded

HEPBURN Shire U3A's Le Cercle Francais (French Circle) and the Daylesford Brass Band are celebrating the French National Day for the seventh time.

TRENTHAM Sustainability Group has received $9895 for its Trentham Carbon Forestry Project.

It will work in partnership with the Central Highlands' wood4good to engage with landholders to deliver the project. Funded by the Hepburn Wind The band and guest artists will perform French Impact Fund, the project will seek to support the growth music and everyone's favourite French songs. Council is hoping to survey as many businesses as of local woodlots that practice regenerative forestry. The event will be held at the Daylesford Town Hall possible. This will help to gather local data that will be The project will work closely with community on Wednesday, July 14 from 6.30pm for a 7pm start, used to advocate for improved internet speeds, coverage members and will include workshops to engage and reliability across the shire. The survey is open until finishing at 10.30pm. Cost is $20 per head with proceeds to the Daylesford landholders and produce a booklet to assist other Friday, June 11. districts and land managers. Complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey. Brass Band to purchase musical instruments. The program will also be developing a carbon Bring your own food with a French flavour along com/r/2LGMTB8 sequestration project and enrolling land owners with If you are unable to complete an online survey, please with drinks and tableware. Bookings are essential with tables of eight preferred existing woodlots or an interest in establishing a woodlot call the Economic Development team on 5422 0333 or for local firewood and timber production. but individuals/couples can be catered for. email ecodevadmin@mrsc.vic.gov.au to obtain a paper For bookings contact Monica Cole 0425 851 679 or Link: hepburnznet.org.au version. email onicaske@hotmail.com

Wildlife talk Energy saving Hardship plan THE next Wombat Forestcare You, Me & Biodiversity talk Wildlife conservation in changing

MACEDON Ranges Shire Council is one of 46 Victorian councils to sign on to VECO, the landscapes - a tangled tale of forest fragmentation, fire Victorian Energy Collaboration, the largest ever and fauna will be presented by Dr Holly Sitters. emissions reduction project by local government in Dr Sitters, of the University of Melbourne, will Australia. present the diverse responses of birds, reptiles and mammals to fire, fire management strategies currently used to conserve Victoria’s wildlife, and exciting new approaches that may help animal populations to persist under changing climates. The talk will be held at the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday, June 19 from 1.30pm -3pm. Bookings are essential: https://www. trybooking.com/BRIQE

VECO, led by Darebin City Council in Melbourne’s north, will provide 45 per cent of all Victorian Councils’ electricity requirements with 100 per cent renewables, reducing greenhouse emissions by 260,000 tonnes of C02-e every year. VECO is expected to save Macedon Ranges Shire Council over 40 per cent each year on electricity bills, based on costs in current contracts.

HEPBURN Shire Council has adopted its updated Revenue Collection and Financial Hardship Policy, outlining how it will assist people who are having difficulty paying their rates. The policy gives flexibility to people who cannot afford to pay their rates monthly or quarterly, providing a personalised payment plan which allows them to pay their rates by smaller, more regular payments. Under the policy, payment plans will be available to people who are unable to pay rates on their primary residence, including farmers. Ratepayers experiencing financial hardship and not able to pay rates can call council’s Finance Department on 5348 2306 to discuss payment arrangement options.

Smile Squad is on its way The Victorian Government is making it easier for our kids to get the dental care they need. Find out more at smilesquad.vic.gov.au

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Embracing the six seasons of our land

Next comes June to August and this is the wanyarra time (water time) when waterholes fill and creeks and rivers overflow. From here we move to the lawan and murnong time from September through to October and it’s a time for collecting seeds. At this time the mallee fowl have laid Created by local artist Natasha Carter, a Djaara, Yorta Yorta and Jaru woman, and their eggs. The final season on the mural, the wirrap and giranul season, closes the cycle and inspired by parents who worked tirelessly to raise funds for the mural more than three from November to December it’s a time when the fish lay their eggs and kangaroo years ago, the artwork at the Daylesford Primary School depicts the seasons of the seed is available to harvest. Dja Dja Wurrung. Daylesford Primary School acting principal Karen McHugh said the mural would For Natasha, creating a mural to engage children to have a better understanding be enjoyed by many generations of school children and the wider community. of the country's indigenous past is something incredibly important. “It’s only when we look back that we will realise the effort and the significance of “There are six panels, and each is focused on a season which will be a really good this mural for future generations. Ceremony and traditions need to be taught to our educational tool for the kids and the parents as well,” she said. “A lot of my art is generally really colourful so I think that works well for a school children so they can remember and reflect. Remembrance can take your emotions to the next place of learning for future generations and as we look and absorb the mural, environment while gaining kids’ interest at the same time.” we know that it will bring joy to many,” she said. Initially Natasha intended to paint the mural on boards onsite at the school but Ms McHugh said the mural wouldn’t have been possible without support from Covid and lockdown changed those plans. the Hepburn Shire Council, the Rotary Club of Daylesford and many hours of work Natasha worked on the mural boards at her home and kept the school and organising by the school community. community up to date with photos capturing her work during each stage. “Pivotal to this was Karri Flood (parent/school councillor) who orchestrated Natasha said she hoped the mural depicting the importance of the six seasons the enthusiasm behind this event – hours of organising culminating in the amazing would be embraced by generations to come. “From December to March is the milakuk and burramul time (lightning and emu mural,” she said. The mural is visible from the Vincent Street entrance of the school and can be time). This is the period when emus pair up and lay their eggs and once hatched it is viewed more closely when the school grounds are opened to the public once a month the father who raises the baby emus,” she said. for the Rotary Market. Natasha explained ngaari (duck time) is the month of April and a time when ducks begin their courtship and nest making. April is also a time when the yam daisy Daylesford Primary School acting principal Karen McHugh, left, and (murnong) flowers and indicates when ngaari has begun. Aboriginal artist Natasha Carter with the mural “Wai-kalk time (golden wattle time) is from May to June and is a time when wattle bloom and when we can make our wooden tools and instruments such as the darnook (wooden bowl) and the datim-datim (the boomerang),” she said. Words: Narelle Groenhout | Image: Grade 5/6 students Paula and Liam

TRADITIONAL smoking ceremony, community elders, a didgeridoo performance and a captivated audience of school children, set the scene for the unveiling of an amazing indigenous mural depicting the six main seasons of Djandak.

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Volunteering with the Trentham Lions Club

ANY times, I am asked: "Why are you a member of the local Lions Club?"

In Trentham our Lions Club provides a service to local community, nationally and also Internationally. Being part of an international organisation, we are able to achieve unbelievable things and support those in need while assisting Lions Foundations, medical research projects, youth programs, and more. Recently Lions clubs from all around Victoria raised over $400,000 to design and manufacture the V Districts Skin Check Mobile Unit which is operated by training Lions dermoscopists to identify potential skin cancers. This unit will travel around Victoria and southern New South Wales reaching many remote areas which otherwise may not have access to such services. We also continue to respond to disasters, and serve our community in the best way that we can. In Trentham our work is mostly focused on local support. Over the years we have been involved in many community projects including the establishment of the Trentham Quarry Street Reserve. This project involved many locals who gave up their time and provided equipment to turn a small creek into a beautiful community reserve. Trentham Lions have supported local school projects and funded school camps including the Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre. Our club organises the local Carols by Candlelight event, Santa in the Park, the Australia Day Celebration in the town square, and the Anzac Day and Remembrance events at the town war memorial. With the support of the Australian Lions Foundation we donated $30,000 to enable the establishment of the Men’s Shed. Lions Club members also donated equipment and carried out major works on the site including excavation and some fit-out works. The Lions Club has been involved in the running of the old-time dances and fun runs held in the past in Trentham. The monthly Farmers Market is the club’s major ongoing project. This event enables us to provide the facilities for local farmers, community groups and creative people to connect and network in a friendly, social and engaging environment. In providing the barbeque equipment and facilities the Lions Club enables local community groups such as the local kindergarten, historical society, Men’s Shed, Trentham Sustainability group, the CFA and many other groups to work together to raise funds to support the local community.

One of the attractions of the market is the music and the monthly themes. Tim Walsh, our club president along with many other talented community entertainers, including students from the local school, provide a rich and varied program of entertainment that is enjoyed by all. Our Lions Club enjoys the wonderful work we get involved in. We fundraise, we assist community, we support foundations, charities and research, and those affected by disasters. We support youth programs and environmental and health projects. Being part of Lions Clubs International enables us to get involved in projects small and large. So, my message to our Trentham locals is: Why not get involved in the local Trentham Lions Club? We support you and your help will enable us to do even more. You may have a project that you are passionate about. Together we could make it happen. Above, from left, Tim Walsh, Alan McGaughey, Bette McLaren, John McLaren, Peter Hansard, Gita Khatri and Stan Falloon Words: Stan Falloon | Image: Contributed

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Community News MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR This week has seen a significant easing of COVID restrictions in regional Victoria from last week’s lockdown. You can find a list of the restrictions at https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-actingpremier-2. Our Customer Services, libraries, Visitor Information Centres and tip shops will be open for face-toface business from 7 June. You will need to do a QR sign-in, even if only attending for a minute or so. Community Care, Parks and Works teams will work out at locations and office staff will work from home, in the majority of cases. I hope that there continues to be positive news about the number of cases in Victoria. This lockdown has reinforced the importance of people getting vaccinated against COVID-19. If you fit one of the eligibility categories please think seriously about getting vaccinated. Central Highlands Rural Health or GP clinics can provide advice. We all need to do what we can to minimise the risk of lockdowns happening again given the consequences for all of us in our community. We are starting to understand that there are consequences for us all - some children with learning, businesses and general community mental health. Last week was National Reconciliation Week. Council have done a number of Facebook posts that I encourage you to look at. Council is a finalist in the HART Awards (Helping Achieve Reconciliation Together) Reconciliation Victoria for the videos made last year for Reconciliation Week. If you haven’t seen them take a look on Council’s webpage. We can all increase our understanding of the country that we live on and the history and culture of the local indigenous people, the Dja Dja Wurrung. Council will consider adopting its 2021-2022 Budget at the meeting on 15 June. We have received a number of written submissions from residents and there will be an opportunity for those people to present their submissions to Council on 8 June. This meeting will be via zoom and livestreamed on Council’s Facebook page. Setting the budget is a major task for Council and is always a challenge to balance the services we provide, management of our assets (roads, footpaths, buildings etc) and the new initiatives that residents want. Just a reminder that Council is developing an Aquatic Strategy which will set the direction for the development of aquatic facilities around the Shire for the next ten years. Aquatic facilities provide a number of benefits for residents - sport, recreation, fitness, opportunities for fun and getting together and where our children can learn to swim, a skill that does save lives. You can find the Aquatic Survey on the Participate Hepburn website. Tell us whether or not you’ve used any of the facilities throughout the Shire and just as importantly, tell us if you haven’t used them, why not and what would make you likely to use them. The survey closes on 30 June 2021. Groups and individuals can also make a submission if there is something else that you want us to consider. Cr Lesley Hewitt MAYOR

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UPDATE ON COUNCIL SERVICES Council will reopen services from Monday 7 June following changes to the Victorian State Government’s circuit breaker restrictions for regional areas. Customer Service Centres, Visitor Information Centres, libraries and tip shops in the Shire will re-open on Monday. As with other businesses and venues, visitors to Council sites will be required to check in using a QR code. Under the updated restrictions, face coverings continue to be required to be worn indoors, other than at home, and outside where it is not possible to physically distance 1.5m from others. Please follow the latest restrictions, practice good hand hygiene, and check in to venues. Get tested if you have any COVID-19 symptoms and if you are eligible, please get vaccinated. For the latest information on Coronavirus call the hotline 1800 675 398 or visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON AQUATICS FACILITIES We are developing a ten-year Aquatics Strategy and invite you to provide feedback on your experience at our aquatic facilities, along with ideas for improvement. Complete a survey and submit your ideas to inform the strategy by 5.00pm on Wednesday 30 June. Find out more at https://participate.hepburn.vic.gov.au.

SIGN UP TO HEPBURN LIFE We have moved away from the printed Shire News to a monthly electronic newsletter, Hepburn Life. Sign up to receive the newsletter by 12noon on Wednesday 16 June to go into the draw to win an iPad. Sign up via the QR code or at https://mailchi.mp/hepburn/sign-up. Read the May edition of Hepburn Life at https://mailchi.mp/hepburn/may-2021.

GENDER EQUITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council invites community members to apply to join our new Gender Equity Advisory Committee. Apply via www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/ gender-equity-advisory-committee. Applications close on Wednesday 16 June 2021. For more information contact Tamara Patterson, Council’s Health and Wellbeing Officer, on 0408 934 915. For after hours emergencies please call:  Animal Control - 0419 587 955  Other Council Emergency - 0419 583 573 hepburncouncil

Out & About

High tea time at Daylesford Bowling Club

HERE has never been a better time to indulge in a high tea - designed to take you away from reality and into a more pleasant era where people took time to sit back and indulge in decadent food and gentle conversation.

And if that sounds like you, then you can't go past the high tea on offer at the Daylesford Bowling Club. We headed there last Friday and were seated by the friendly Jo Best at a table graced with beautiful, vintage crockery and then poured a lovely glass of bubbles. Along with the sparkling wine, there is also a selection of T2 teas including a Melbourne breakfast tea, Earl Grey, pomegranate, chamomile and peppermint. Something for everyone, but as Jo explained, if coffee is more your thing, just ask. After a couple of sips, bubbles for me, tea for Kyle, chef Lee Littlepage, the person behind this great idea, served our high tea. And just OMG! For starters there are two giant scones with plenty of jam and cream. And then there are the other sweets - caramel mousse in a tiny cup, salted caramel macarons, Danish pastries, tiny chocolate eclairs, cute little chocolate and jelly slices. But wait, there's more. Over on the tiered peacock-design plates were smoked salmon and avocado sandwiches, egg and lettuce sandwiches, a brioche bun with ham and parmesan cheese, pea, mint and haloumi fritters with minted yoghurt, spinach and fetta filo parcels and beef empanadas. Oh, did I mention extra servings of jam and cream? Everything was perfect. The scones were light and fluffy, the sandwich fillings delicious, the savoury fritters and parcels were flavour hits and then there were those amazingly good sweet offerings. Kyle dipped into his caramel mousse and nearly swooned. "A cup of heaven," he declared. I loved the chocolate eclairs, my favourite "sometimes" food, and small enough to devour in one bite and feel no guilt. All up, a lovely way to spend an hour or so - with one of the best views in town. High tea is on offer at the Daylesford Bowling Club on the weekend - but can also happen during the week on request. You must book at least 24 hours in advance and they can cater for any number of people, restrictions permitting of course. Lee changes the menu from time to time but it's always going to be brilliant! The cost is $49 per person which includes a glass of bubbles and tea/coffee, which is really good value for some refined time out of this crazy world.

Daylesford Bowling Club is at 8 Camp St, Daylesford. Phone: 5348 2130.

Words: Donna Kelly | Image: Kyle Barnes

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Cinema frustration

HE Daylesford Cinema Committee is "frustrated, bitterly disappointed and gobsmacked" that plans for the Hepburn Hub at The Rex are being revisited by Hepburn Shire Council, with the project now being workshopped by councillors.

Let’s support our community and shop local! “Locals supporting Locals”

Restaurants, Bakers, Butchers, Cafe’s, Local vineyards, Distillers, Brewers and of course each other.

Remember we offer free delivery, T&Cs apply. Delivery times are Monday to Saturday between 10am and 4pm. We accept credit cards over the phone or we have an on-board eftpos machine. You will need to be at home for the delivery with proof of age if asked by the driver. Give the Foxxy team a call on 5348 3577. Keep safe, everyone.

President Gina Lyons said that the $13 million project going back to the drawing board, with one of the options including dumping the plans, was unbelievable. The cinema, when it first started, was housed in The Rex but lost its home when renovations started in 2016, running instead, at times, out of the community rooms at Victoria Park in Daylesford and the Daylesford Town Hall. But the committee members and volunteers were hopeful they would be back in the centrally located Rex building by the middle of this year. "There have been so many twists and turns with The Rex project over the past five years, but when the council awarded a contract to Hutchinson Builders in September 2020 and a contract was signed with them, we thought finally the project was at a stage where it would be completed mid-2021," Ms Lyons said. "Prior to recommencing screenings, the cinema will need access to the site in order to retrain the volunteers and rewrite all of our procedures for operating in the new environment. This will take about four weeks. "The build will take six months. The way things are going it is looking increasingly unlikely that we will be in the new cinema in time for the December holidays. "December/January was always a very busy time for us and we really hoped that we would be in the new cinema this Christmas so that we could offer the latest movies to our community and the visitors in town, as well as replenish our coffers, which have been seriously impacted )over) the last four years. "What we don't want to see is the job retendered, because by the time that process is complete and a recommendation made to council, another year will have been wasted. "How do we feel? Frustrated. Bitterly disappointed. Gobsmacked." A Hepburn Shire Council spokesperson said the workshop was a confidential briefing but it was on track for a report to be tabled at the June council meeting.

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BEEF SHORT RIB RENDANG

Serves 6

Richard Cornish, award winning journo, food writer and author, is writing a series of recipes for his favourite local butcher, The Daylesford Meat Co. Here we share his simplified take on the classic Beef Short Rib Rendang recipe with all the ingredients easily sourced locally. Paste 4 large chillies 2 lemongrass stalks, white part only, bruised, and finely chopped 6cm piece galangal, peeled, roughly chopped 6cm piece ginger, peeled, roughly chopped 6 shallots, roughly chopped 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoons sea salt

Short Ribs ½ cup desiccated coconut 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 pieces of beef short ribs, about 1.5kg 2 whole star anise 6 green cardamom pods, crushed 2 x 400ml tins coconut milk 60g palm sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce 6 kaffir lime leaves red chilli slices to serve coriander leaves to serve steamed rice to serve

Make the paste by placing all the ingredients for the paste into a food processor and blitz for 5 minutes or until it forms a smooth paste. You may need to add a little water to help the process. Set aside. To a large, heavy bottomed pot, toast the coconut over a medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently with a spatula or until golden. Place in a bowl and set aside. Add the oil, turn the heat to high and fry the short ribs in small batches for several minutes each side or until golden brown. Remove and set aside. Place the star anise and cardamom into the pot and fry for a minute or so. Pour in the rendang paste and fry for several minutes, stirring. Return the beef and coconut to the pot, and add the coconut milk, palm sugar, fish sauce and kaffir lime leaves. Stir. When the pot is bubbling, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 4 hours or until the meat is cooked and about to fall off the bone. Serve in a bowl and decorate with chilli and coriander and a bowl of steaming rice. For more recipes, visit daylesfordmeatco.com.au Recipe and Image by Richard Cornish

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Trentham Neighbourhood Centre Makers Market - first Saturday Woodend Farmers Market - first Saturday Creswick Market - first Saturday

Terry Murray - Thursday, June 10, 6pm Broderick Smith & Shannon Bourne - Friday, June 11, 7pm Peter & The Wolves - Saturday, June 12, 7pm The Amazing Valentinos - Sunday, June 13, 1pm Guildford Folk Club - Thursday, June 17, 6pm The Cartwheels - Friday, June 18, 7pm New King Cols - Saturday, June 19, 7pm 3 Chord Club - Sunday, June 20, 1pm

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Castlemaine Artists Market – first Sunday Trentham Community Group Market - second Saturday 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 Malmsbury Farmers Market - third Sunday Talbot Farmers Market – third Sunday Woodend Lions Market - third Sunday (Closed June-August) Daylesford Rotary Farmers Market - fourth Saturday Trentham Station Sunday Market - fourth Sunday Buninyong Village Market - fourth Sunday

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The Palais-Hepburn, Hepburn Springs Supper Club with Liam Gerner & Luke Moller - Friday, June 11 Long Weekend Medieval Winter Feast - Saturday, June 12 The Dreggs - Stories from Gracetown - Friday, June 18 Anna-Lee & The Double Lovers - Saturday, June 19

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Welcome to House.Land.Home.Premium Winter 2021 Front page: 265 Yandoit Creek Road, Yandoit. Price: $2 million to $2.2 million. Kim McQueen Real Estate, 0417 116 657 or kim@mcqueenre.com.au

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SAMARKAND GALLERY "I have spread my dreams under your feet, tread softly because you tread on my dreams." - W.B.Yeats Left, Said Atif holds his finest silk rug against another large silk rug on the wall in his fascinating handmade rug gallery in Daylesford. "My rugs are my dream, each piece being unique and a work of art. They are joyful and divine and a source of inspiration for me. They project the beautiful souls of the artists who declare their hopes and wishes on a rug. I know each piece individually by its character, beautiful colours, design and the story it tells." Said has been in the handmade rugs industry since 2000 and has decorated homes on the Mornington Peninsula, Eltham, South Yarra and Daylesford with his beautiful rugs. He has a huge collection of the finest silk rugs, wool rugs and the ever famous flat-weave Kilims. He is also an expert in antique and new rug restoration, repair, wash, and rug valuation. Said welcomes everyone to his galleries in Daylesford and the Mornington Peninsula. Samarkand Gallery Shop 1/ 52A Vincent Street, Daylesford (In the Coles Breezeway) Phone: 5301 8002 www.sgrugs.com.au

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ITH winter here, it's a great time to brighten up your home. And if you can, shop local! Clockwise from left: An Issa Outtara Sculpture chair; grab a lovelock from the Amazing Mill Markets; turn one of your favourite photos into wallpaper thanks to Danny O'Toole Signs; cut a rug or just buy one from Quality Floorz; and store your chopsticks in a cute rabbit holder from Daylesford Trading Co Check these businesses out, and more, at The Local's online free business listings at www.tlnews.com.au

A Winter’s Embrace I love winter – I guess you wouldn’t choose to live in this beautiful part of the world if you didn’t! Fires are roaring and soups are slow cooking. Our jumpers and coats are being put to good use for rugged up walks around the lake or through the Botanic Gardens, followed by hot chocolates in front of an open fire. Winter is a wonderful time in our region. It is also a great time to sell. Prices are unprecedented and stock is low – while buyer demand is very high. Creating a warm and cosy environment is the key to winter selling. And we have some beautiful winter homes coming on the market over the coming months. McQueen Real Estate continues to set the benchmark for the region’s premium property sales. We have sold some exceptional properties over Autumn, with strong competitive bidding resulting is exceptional results for our vendors. In particular was 5 Sullivan Street, Daylesford – a beautiful, high quality home on the edge of Daylesford township. 3 buyers competed with one lucky couple securing the property for $1.905 million. Black House Farm in Shepherds Flat sold in less than 2 weeks for $1.8 million, and a stunning renovated Church in Trentham East sold for $1.5 million - with more than 80 buyers viewing the property over 2 weekends. McQueen Real Estate has a number of genuine buyers who have missed out on many of our exceptional properties, eager to make the move to the country. We are seeking quality homes to present to these buyers, both on and off market. Please call me for a confidential discussion on the sale of your home.

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41 King Street Daylesford $1,050,000 - $1,150,000

FOR SALE

Elegant and luxurious, this modern and spacious architecturally designed retreat is an idyllic oasis, minutes’ walk from the lake’s edge. A fantastic private home or holiday let, comprising a lounge/dining with soaring ceilings, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

94 Lake Road Daylesford $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 With tranquil elegance this 4 bedroom weatherboard cottage provides an invigorating lifestyle, country escape, or savvy short stay investment - set within 1,223 sqm of serene easy-care gardens and capturing bushland views.

FOR SALE

14C Malmsbury Road Daylesford $1,200,000 - $1,300,000

FOR SALE

This standout American country-style home offers private and enriching rural living on Daylesford’s urban fringe. Featuring sun-filled interiors, 6 metre high ceilings, and landscaped low maintenance gardens - this is the ultimate country hideaway.

114 Raglan Street Daylesford $820,000 - $850,000 This stylish and secluded residence is perfect for those looking to downsize or invest as a holiday let. Comprising 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it offers the flexibility to lock and leave - only mins’ walk to Daylesford’s fabulous cafes, restaurants, and shops.

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2 6 5 Ya n d o i t C r e e k R o a d Ya n d o i t $2,000,000 - $2,200,000

Crafted to the highest standards, this magnificent family residence provides a setting of chic country living amongst 21 ha of peaceful rural surrounds. With the perfect blend of formal and informal living, this immaculate home is beautifully appointed with every conceivable luxury. Comprising a stunning chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry/mudroom, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and expansive living areas opening onto a wide wraparound veranda, this is a rare rural opportunity only 1.5 hours from Melbourne.

29 Barkly Street Glenlyon $650,000 - $690,000

FOR SALE

Located in the heart of much sought-after Glenlyon, this family home sits on 2,100 sqm with dual street frontages. Comprising 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious open plan living with high raked ceilings - an easy 5 min walk to the Glenlyon General Store.

1 0 Pe r r i n s S t r e e t Daylesford $850,000 - $890,000 L’Papillon is a beautifully restored and renovated 1890s cottage surrounded by a rambling garden with views over Wombat Hill Daylesford. Impeccably styled with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - a quintessential Daylesford home.

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SOLD $1.905m 5 Sullivan Street, Daylesford

SOLD $810k 119 Mollison Street, Malmsbury

SOLD $480k 1 5 6 0 D a y l e s f o r d -Tr e n t h a m R d , Tr e n t h a m

SOLD $2.1m 5 3 0 Po r c u p i n e R i d g e R d , Po r c u p i n e R i d g e

SOLD $1.41m 20A King Street, Daylesford

SOLD $1.025m 2 0 S t r a w h o r n s L a n e , Fr a n k l i n f o r d

UNDER OFFER 150 Currys Hill Road, Musk

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SOLD $930k 27 Stanley Street, Daylesford

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SOLD $1.5m

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SOLD $1.425m 1 5 0 4 D a y l e s f o r d -Tr e n t h a m R d , L y o n v i l l e

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Rush to buy regional double-edged sword

LL tiers of government need to think and act faster with Covid leading more and more people to regional lives, says REIV president Leah Calnan.

Ms Calnan said there was a lot of activity in regional Victoria, including the Central Highlands, with people particularly interested in moving into areas within a one to three-hour commute of Melbourne’s CBD. “If you think about it, if you have employment where you can still commute into metro Melbourne whether it’s one or two or three days a week and that might be an hour (to) three-hour commute, it is a very attractive space and location to be. I think that’s just one of the contributors driving up the prices. “Covid has really been that contributor, everyone has had this desire for a long time for a more relaxed regional lifestyle, a bigger block of land, perhaps a different type of lifestyle, a different type of employment, any of those sort of scenarios mean Covid has really given people that kick or push, whatever word you want to use, to make that decision to say: ‘Look I don’t want to continue with my large mortgage, what are the opportunities that I can see if I go back to that commuting aspect?’ “Regional centres are very attractive to people to be able to live regionally but potentially still be employed in metro Melbourne.”

Trend here to stay Ms Calnan said she believed the trend was here to stay with just over 12 months of dealing with Covid but the desire of regional centres “getting hotter and hotter”. Which was good and bad. “I think employers and business now see there is an opportunity for people to work remotely, albeit for a couple of days and still going into the office, but I think what this does ultimately is put a fair amount of pressure on the local governments in these regional areas because the stock shortage has been the key factor for many, many months and there has to be quicker planning and quicker land release from local government to make sure housing is available to accommodate the growing population we have.”

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“I think there are far more positives than negatives, but we just have to change the way we think and look at how work operates. We have been able to adapt as a country, we just need to continue to be flexible and adapt in these changing environments.”

Government challenges Ms Calnan said she believes government has started rising to the challenge of providing more developments while thinking about services to the community. “I have been talking about the need for land release for well over six months, coming into nine months now, because we could see this time last year, particularly around the Ballarat area having such low vacancy rates, that local government as well as state need to do more. They have to reduce the red tape and make it more attractive for developers to come in and create those additional housing estates.”

Ms Calnan acknowledges housing affordability across regional Victoria was a key issue and a “double-edged sword”. “We know there is a shortage in rental accommodation in the Central Highlands and surrounding areas, the vacancy rates are well under that one per cent mark, so the government needs to look at ways, really Role of presidency for state and federal (governments) that they can release land but also develop some affordable housing in the communities so those long term renters who have been in Ms Calnan took on the role of REIV president two years ago this October with the community and lived through however many years, don’t get outpriced in that the normal term just 12 months. But in October last year, as Covid swirled, the REIV local area.” board asked her to remain for another 12 months to steer the industry through the pandemic. Development new way of life “It’s been incredibly interesting, challenging and rewarding and I have to say I used to feel the industry was like the Titanic, very hard to move and not very agile, Ms Calnan said more housing development needed to be accepted as a new way but it is a much more flexible and agile industry now. I’ve got my own business and of life for regional areas. three teenagers who have all been home schooling so it has created a lot of chatter in “That is always a really big challenge for the locals at the moment. Covid creates our house and my kids know a lot more about real estate than they ever really wanted this ability for talent to come into local communities and then there is more money to.” spent in the centre of town, more in the restaurants, more in the cafes and shops but with it does come a bit of development and people have to accept that the Daylesford Words: Donna Kelly of today is different to the Daylesford of five years ago, or 10 years ago. “If you want to have a growing regional area where you have people that don’t just grow up there and leave to a metro area or a larger regional town to raise a family or seek employment, you need to have that level of attraction in your own area. It does create a need for locals to say ‘I may not necessarily like it but I have to look at all the positives it brings to our town’.”

Regional Victoria not for everyone Ms Calnan said a move to regional Victoria would not suit everyone and it came down to what people were looking for, whether that was a new lifestyle, different employment or schooling. “Again, it is a double-edged sword, because it does also put additional pressure on all the services. If you have an increase in population to your area what pressure does that put on the local hospital, the local dentist or doctors, chiropractors? There are all those facilities which you are very used to being able to get into quicker than if you have an increase in population. (Development) is a positive but does come with some negative challenges that people need to get their head around.

“It (development) does create a need for locals to say ‘I may not necessarily like it but I have to look at all the positives it brings to our town’.” - Leah Calnan REIV president

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DAYLESFORD 39 VINCENT STREET NORTH “ALLAMBEE”, FORMER GUESTHOUSE IN CENTRAL DAYLESFORD This large Victorian home represents a significant part of Daylesford’s rich history and is one of the few remaining relatively untouched original residences in central Daylesford. Occupying a large corner site of approx. 972 sq. m. (Vincent Street North & Trimble Street) just 4 blocks from Daylesford’s main street, the property has been tightly held by the same family circa 1967 and is suited to extensive renovation, with potential for further development or subdivision (subject to Council approval). A classic verandah entry at street level accesses the upper floor of the residence that features several large formal rooms with Baltic timber linings. A long central hallway with pressed metal ceiling leads to a number of smaller bedrooms and utility rooms - part of a later double storey extension to accommodate visitors at this former country guesthouse. Downstairs are living quarters with lounge, dining and kitchen/meals area, along with laundry and several outbuildings. A large shed at the rear of the residence provides plenty of storage space and would be ideal as an artist’s studio or workshop. The land slopes gently down from the street with a westerly aspect over nearby Doctors Gully with bushwalking tracks and native wildlife. This property offers a truly rare opportunity for those seeking a picturesque country residence in the heart of popular Daylesford.

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FOR SALE PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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DAYLESFORD 6 STANBRIDGE STREET

RENOVATED ART DECO DELIGHT Situated within walking distance of Wombat Botanic Gardens, this recently renovated charmer is impeccably presented and ready to move in. Behind this attractive façade the residence boasts 3 generous sized bedroom, walk in robes and ensuite bathroom with bath in master bedroom, main bathroom with bath & separate toilet, an open plan kitchen/dining area and separate formal double lounge. The modern kitchen features extra wide SMEG gas cooking, ample bench space and a walk-in pantry with recessed fridge cavity. Period features include: high ceilings, decorative cornices, polished timber floorboards throughout, pictures rails and much more.

a3 b2 c2 FOR SALE PRICE $800,000 - $830,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 DAYLESFORD 97 CENTRAL SPRINGS ROAD

CENTRALLY LOCATED RESIDENCE WITH A LOT TO OFFER Situated in the high side of Central Springs road in the heart of Daylesford, this lovely 3-bedroom home is situated on approx. 905m2 in walking distance to Daylesford main street, restaurants, galleries, boutiques and the Daylesford Lake. This 3-bedroom residence features generous room sizes with BIR, central kitchen with separate dining and lounge area, a cosy lounge area with an open fireplace, central bathroom with bath and master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Outside, the pergola is ideal for entertaining, the gardens have been landscaped and the large backyard offers plenty of grassed space for the kids or pet to run around.

a3 b2 c2 FOR SALE PRICE $815,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 ID and contact details are required at all open for inspections

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HEPBURN SPRINGS 2 THE POOL WAY

PRIVATE GARDEN OASIS OVERLOOKING HEPBURN POOL Nestled above the historic Hepburn Pool, this immaculately presented residence offers the best of spa country living. Well-designed and ideal for entertaining the residence boasts an open plan living/dining/kitchen area with a wall of bi-folding doors that open to a garden oasis offering undercover outdoor entertaining overlooking the Hepburn Pool. The 3-bedroom residence offers generously sized bedrooms with BIR’s a central bathroom with bath and high vaulted ceilings throughout. Outsides the gardens are a masterpiece, with fully landscaped rock gardens, defined plantings, featuring established trees (bay & olive trees), hedging and vegetable planting boxes all under irrigation.

a3 b1 c2 FOR SALE PRICE $785,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 DAYLESFORD 51 CENTRAL SPRINGS ROAD

PRIZED WOMBAT HILL LOCATION Nestled amidst lovely established gardens in a prized location high on Wombat Hill in central Daylesford, this charming 1950’s era home is located just 2 blocks from the town centre shops, cafes and galleries, and close to the Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens. Beautifully elevated and in the highly sought-after picturesque historic church precinct, the home features large rooms and plenty of natural light, offering further opportunity for renovation to take advantage of the rear northerly aspect (STCA). • Land area approx 775 sq.m. General Residential Zone Hepburn Shire • Ducted heating, town water, sewerage, power, natural gas

a3 b1 c2 FOR SALE PRICE $735,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 ID and contact details are required at all open for inspections

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HEPBURN SPRINGS VILLA 6/1-7 CRIPPA CLOSE

LUXURY DUAL OCCUPANCY VILLA IN HEPBURN SPRINGS A contemporary and spacious 2 bedroom villa designed for dual occupancy is located in the heart of Hepburn Springs. With a common entry foyer, the villa is built over 2 levels and can be configured as a 2 bedroom self contained villa or as a private 1 bedroom suite and 1 bedroom apartment Ground floor: 2 large bedroom suites both with 2 person spa bath, deluxe ensuite bathrooms Upper level: spacious living area with large undercover balcony, full kitchen. Split system, gas pebble fireplace • Contemporary details and furnishings and artworks • Quality equipment, fixtures and fittings throughout

a2 b2 FOR SALE PRICE $625,000 fully furnished CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328 CRESWICK 58 MELBOURNE ROAD

PARKSIDE IN CRESWICK Centrally located with views overlooking parklands and the nearby Creswick Creek forest this gently sloping 342 m² (approx.) building block with northerly aspect in the center of the vibrant town and community of Creswick is waiting for you to build your dream home. First Home buyers may take advantage of the $20,000 regional first home buyers grant or this could be your next investment property, taking advantage of the burgeoning holiday & tourism rental market in Creswick. A planning permit is already in place for this property and all services are available at the front of the block so all that remains is for you to call the agent and your builder.

FOR SALE PRICE $135,000 CONTACT Curtis O'Neil 0423904050 Kate Minchinton 0447 207 322 OFFICE 32 Albert Street, Creswick 5345 1073

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HEPBURN SPRINGS 9 LONE PINE AVENUE CONTINENTAL HOUSE CIRCA 1927 – THE “CONTI” This iconic Health and Wellbeing Centre is ideally situated just a short 500m from the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and located directly on the Goldfields walking and mountain bike track. After a substantial renovation in 2013, this 1920s guesthouse is a highly popular retreat centre for health and wellbeing events, yoga retreats, conferences, respite holidays and family gatherings. Continental House is offered for sale as “walk in, walk out” with furniture and forward bookings included.

SOLD

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SOLD PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

SOLD

QUIET ELEVATED BLOCK WITH PLANNING PERMIT This 745 m2 block represents a unique opportunity to purchase a cleared site situated in a quiet location off Main Road and within walking distance to Hepburn Springs General Store and Daylesford. A delightful block with all town services available and current planning permission for you to build your dream home, country escape, or holiday let [STCA]. Nestled in a quiet location with private lane access, this block will afford you long country views whilst conveniently located close to the centre of town.

SOLD PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

SOLD

DAYLESFORD 52 LEGGATT STREET

MOLLONGGHIP 360 LONG SWAMP ROAD TREECHANGE LIFESTYLE BLOCK - 80 ACRES OF NATIVE BUSHLAND AND WILDLIFE Located 1 hour and 20 minutes form Melbourne this picturesque bush block is situated between Daylesford and Ballarat. With an abundance of native wildlife and remnant bushland with mature Eucalyptus this 80-acre (approx.) block would be an ideal location to build a sustainable forest retreat (STCA), tiny home or use as a camping property and a base to explore the state forest on foot, bikes or horseback.

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SOLD PRICE $320,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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LAKE PRECINCT HOME SET ON APPROX. 1048M2 The house comprises of an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge with a slow combustion wood heater plus reverse cycle air-conditioning for convenience. A practical kitchen with plenty of cupboards, bench space and storage, three sizable bedrooms all with built-in robes, and a modern bathroom with separate bath and shower. The fully fenced yard and neat gardens with huge potential include a covered and paved outdoor living area, cubby house, and huge shed that can hold 4-cars comfortably plus storage compartment.

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SOLD PRICE $735,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Katie Minchinton 0447 207 322 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328

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The Difference is Experience Robert Broadhurst

Robert has represented vendors in a wide array of real estate transactions including residential, rural, commercial and off the plan projects in his 26 year property career. Raised in Euroa in North East Victoria where his family were well known farmers and builders, Robert followed in his family’s footsteps before moving to Melbourne where he spent 22 years in the competitive bayside market, becoming a director of Hocking Stuart Albert Park, Ray White Port Phillip and a partner at Kay & Burton, before eventually moving to Kyneton. Robert’s easy going disposition and transparency gains the trust and confidence of vendors and prospective buyers alike, making selling and buying your property a stress-free experience – as his numerous clients testify. He maintains a keen interest in the Tree Change phenomenon and competing land uses in the region, as well as period architecture, sustainable design and urban planning. Robert Broadhurst Director and Auctioneer M: 0488 300 900 E: robert@broadhurstproperty.com.au

Joanne Douglas

Joanne is a rare find in the real estate industry – not only is she a residential and commercial real estate agent, but she is also an experienced property and commercial lawyer. Her commercial and legal expertise brings valuable insights to her clients and helps them realise the full value in their asset. Whether Joanne is advising on a renovation to maximise a property’s potential prior to sale, or helping buyers navigate the legal complexities of a purchase – she is dedicated to providing a very high standard and personalised service to her clients giving each individual owner, purchaser and property the attention they deserve. It’s a combination of skills that is rarely seen in regional Victoria. Joanne Douglas Commercial and Residential Sales M: 0402 044 780 E: joanne@broadhurstproperty.com.au

Chris Davidson

Chris is one of those naturals when it comes to real estate. He’s an expert communicator, transparent and approachable, with a serious talent for negotiation. With close to a billion dollars’ worth of real estate sales and multiple rural sales records accumulated over 3 decades of rural and residential property sales, Chris has developed a reputation for delivering outstanding results. Originally from the lower Hunter Valley of NSW, Chris Davidson is a rural property specialist with extensive local, interstate and international contacts within and outside the property industry. Chris understands the complexities of marketing rural property and takes great pride in servicing his clients well. Whether that be vineyards, lifestyle acreages, golf courses, luxurious estates, development properties or large scale broadacre holdings. Chris Davidson Rural Sales and Auctioneer M: 0418 354 835 E: chris@broadhurstproperty.com.au

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“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” Voltaire, French Enlightenment Writer

Great result!

Professional & Efficient

Robert is clearly meant to work in real estate! His success is in the combination of knowledge, professionalism, skill, and enthusiasm. He engaged in a way that showed he understood our home and what made it special. We felt Robert worked hard to achieve a great result for us. If you’re looking for an agent in the area, we would highly recommend Robert and the team at Broadhurst Property.

Robert and the team at Broadhurst Property handled the sale of our property with great care, professionalism and efficiency. His industry experience in both the Melbourne and local markets assisted us greatly during the speedy sale process.

Justine – 19 Queensberry Street, Daylesford 31 May 2021

Professional service and great results

We were lucky to have Robert recommended to us Robert listened to what our requirements were, & our reason for putting our property on the market. With his excellent knowledge of the local market, and his data base, he was able to identify the optimum strategy for our property. The sale was quick, and the results outstanding, achieving the top of his estimate. We have no hesitation in recommending Robert and his team. Greg & Vienna – 42 Barkly Street Glenlyon 29 May 2021

Highly recommended We met Rob after a referral from a neighbour but we had watched this new entrant into the market place for some months prior and his surprising results in and around the Daylesford area when the other local agents seemed very complacent, nor energetic or enthusiastic by comparison. There were some challenges with our parents property due to the appeal to the first home buyer market and the banks reluctance to lend: Rob and his team stuck at it for months and persistence paid off. Professional, hard working (Sundays even!) transparent, articulate, no ‘spin’ just facts – you cant ask more than that. Paula & Ian – 13 Adair Street, Newstead 15 April 2021

Allison & Simon – 4 Rennick Avenue, Kyneton 3 May 2021

Robert was great to deal with throughout the whole process of selling our home. Robert has a comprehensive understanding of the market and is ambitious in realising the best results for his client. From the outset, he provided positive and detailed input on the best strategy for our house. Always positive and, most importantly, kept excellent communication with us throughout the campaign. His results speak for themselves in achieving results consistently above expectations, especially with ours! We have no hesitation in highly recommending Robert as our preferred agent in the area. Amanda and Jeff – 41 Hospital Street, Daylesford 22 April 2021

The Broadhurst Promise “Doing everything it takes to achieve the best possible price is a given, however we take it one step further. We believe everyone’s real estate experience with us should be rewarding, enjoyable and entirely stress free. We place our client’s needs ahead of our own in every transaction because we recognise, unlike many of our competitors, that we are in the service industry first and foremost, not just the property industry. We not only see ourselves becoming your partner in your sale, we are dedicated to forging long term relationships with our clients”…

FOR SALE

34 Baynton Street Kyneton

13 Bowen Street Kyneton

Period Revival In A Dress Circle Location

The Best of Town and Country

Seamlessly integrating the old and the new, this thoughtful renovation is an exemplary example of different design aesthetics working together in harmony. Designed by Ian Murray the design brief focused on creating a functional, eco-friendly family home that capitalizes on the deep, north-facing 1100 sqm allotment. The original 1920s structure accommodates 3 large bedrms, 2 bathooms with 2 living zones overlooking the inground pool and home office.

1,098 sqm

FOR SALE, EPR: $1,450,000 - $1,550,000

This impressive double front Victorian has been renovated and extended to exacting standard, encompassing 4 generous bedrooms (or 3 plus home office) a 5th guest wing bedroom with private access, chef’s kitchen with stone bench tops and a voluminous north facing living area with a framed view of the manicured garden and inground pool, established vegie patch, chicken run and much more.

820 sqm

FOR SALE, EPR: $1,450,000 - $1,550,000

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25 Vincent Street North, Daylesford 5 bedroom contemporary home EPR: $1,100,000 - $1,200,000

8 Ellis Street, Guildford

4 bedroom contemporary home on 1.2 hectares (3 acres) EPR: $1,400,000 SOLD

39 Coliban Drive, Lyonville

3 bedroom period home on 7,403 sqm (1.8 acres) EPR: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000

2 Park Avenue Hepburn Springs

322 Prices Road, Carisbrook

Renovated 3 Bedroom Edwardian in a Prized Location

Positioned on a generous allotment of 1,430 sqm approx with frontages to Tenth Street and Park Avenue, this renovated Edwardian home celebrates the marriage of old and new with retained high ceilings, mantle pieces and timeless finishes coupled with abundant natural light and generous dimensions. A strong connection to the outdoors is immediately apparent with rooms opening onto a full width verandah bathed in morning sunlight, overlooking the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve. (Note: future subdivision potential, STCA)

1,430 sqm

FOR SALE, EPR: $1,100,000 - $1,200,000

4 bedroom brick period home on 9.7 hectares (24 acres) EPR: $480,000 - $520,00

1946 Daylesford Malmsbury Road, Drummond Vacant land, 2.4 hectares (6 acres) EPR: $420,000 - $460,000

101 Pudding Bag Road, Drummond Vacant land, 5.4 hectares (13 acres) EPR: $500,000 - $550,000

Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Chris Davidson 0418 354 835 Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 | Jack Dynon 0437 835 822 | Andrew Foard 0413 187 788

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SOLD

$850,000

$845,000

19 Queensberry Street Daylesford

9 Queensberry Street Daylesford

Holly Cottage

Family Living High On Wombat Hill

Situated on the high side of the street in the revered Wombat Hill precinct, this 1900s miners cottage abounds with character and personality. A disarmingly modest façade belies an interior that takes everyday materials and does something extraordinary with them. Contrasting dado walls cosily align with the original Baltic floors, the 3 light-filled bedrooms off the central hallway are full of intrigue and the central living and kitchen/meals belong in Country Style magazine.

1,010 sqm

Positioned on a large allotment of nearly 1,197sqm on the high side of the Wombat Botanic Gardens precinct, this 1950s 3 bedroom home has been crafted into a beautiful family residence and popular B & B. Set amongst lush foliage imbued with a kaleidoscope of colour, the home is an entertainers delight: front and back verandahs bring the outside world in and the light and airy central living room adjoins the sunny kitchen/dining area.

1,197 sqm

FOR SALE, EPR: $820,000 - $880,000

FOR SALE, EPR: $730,000 - $780,000

SOLD

1 le

SOLD $989,000

$815,000 - $830,000

48 Ridge Road Musk Vale

21 Table Hill Road Daylesford

Luxe Living In A Rural Setting

Brand New Scandinavian Style Homes

Constructed by Hardwick Build Co. this thoughtfully designed family home is in harmony with its rural setting, whilst also making a bold statement. A striking kitchen with a line of site to outdoors adds drama to the rest of the home, with 3 light-filled bedrooms and 2 exquisite bathrooms fulfilling the needs of most families. The 4th bedroom or studio is its own wing - comprising a huge combined master bedroom / living space with an en-suite bathroom, and a sunny outlook.

9,317 sqm

FOR SALE, EPR: $960,000 - $1,050,000

The rich heritage of the surrounding landscape provide the ideal backdrop for these brand new 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom barn-style homes, built on the principles of passive solar design and delivering light and space in equal measure, the optimal orientation of each 6-star energy rated home provides maximum heating and cooling efficiency and thermal mass with concrete floors, double glazing, evaporative cooling, and gas heating ensuring year-round comfort.

514 sqm

FOR SALE. EPR: $815,000 - $830,000

Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Chris Davidson 0418 354 835 Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 | Jack Dynon 0437 835 822 | Andrew Foard 0413 187 788

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SOLD $495,000

SOLD

$295,000 each

42 Barkly Street Glenlyon

Lots 8-14 Daylesford Malmsbury Road Coomoora

Build Your Dream Home Here

Prized 1 Acre Blocks With Rural Views

Located in popular Glenlyon, home to the majestic oak-tree lined Avenue of Honour, tranquil Recreation and Mineral Springs Reserve and the landmark General Store and Community Hall, this gently sloping block comprises 4,123 sqm approx. (1 acre) with rarely found Loddon River frontage.

Each measuring approximately 4000sqm (1 Acre approx.) these gently sloping prized parcels of land are zoned Low Density Residential (LDRZ) with the rich red volcanic loam that this district is renowned for.

• Power, phone, NBN service available • Sunny east-west orientation • Red volcanic soil • 10km to Daylesford

4,123 sqm

FOR SALE, EPR: $450,000 - $495,000

SOLD $1,010,000

With private access from sealed Matts Lane, each parcel will have electricity, telephone and NBN to their boundary and a highly prized rural outlook.

FOR SALE, EPR: $295,000

4000 sqm

SOLD

$965,000 + GST

115 Pudding Bag Road, Drummond

1930 Daylesford Malmsbury Road Drummond

Springbank Farm

A Rare Offering With Captivating Views

Overlooking the Back Creek valley, and set on a fertile and elevated 5.6 hectares (13 acres) there are 2 dwellings and numerous outbuildings spanning more than a century: the 1850s farmhouse is still in touch with its humble origins, with a flexible floorplan encompassing 3 living areas, country kitchen/ meals and 4 bedrooms plus a home office.

This 42hectare (105 acre) property offers a choice of elevated home sites with long views to Mt Macedon and through the Coliban River valley.

5.6 HA

FOR SALE, EPR: $960,000 - $1,050,000

• ‘As Of Right’ ability to build a dwelling • Mains power available • Sunny eastern slope down to the Kangaroo Creek boundary • Undulating basalt loam soil • Large dam

42 HA For Sale By Set Date: Monday 3 May @ 6pm, EPR: $800,000 - $880,000

Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Chris Davidson 0418 354 835 Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 | Jack Dynon 0437 835 822 | Andrew Foard 0413 187 788

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SOLD $1,780,000

SOLD $865,000

55 Ebden Street Kyneton

4 Rennick Avenue Kyneton

Ebden

Sublime Family Living

Timeless style and meticulous detailing have combined to create one of Kyneton’s finest period homes in the revered Piper Street precinct. The harmonious blend of old and new is apparent in the 2 huge living rooms, 4 king-size bedrooms and 2 exquisite bathrooms, with the garden oasis and secure off street parking completing the picture.

1,064 sqm

FOR SALE, EPR: $1,750,000 - $1,850,000

A home that perfectly encapsulates so many of the pared - back attributes of 21st century design, and melds a subtle, finely balanced hierarchy of function and privacy for the modern family. The central hallway acts as a conduit to 2 queen-size bedrooms and the sparkling central bathroom, whilst the king-size master bedroom features a walk in robe and ensuite. The 4th bedroom doubles as a home office with a sunny garden outlook.

SOLD $1,020,000

31 Rollinsons Road, Malmsbury

1 Leared Drive Kyneton

Fairlea Farm

The Entertainer

Comprising numerous buildings from the 1850s to the late 19th century, and situated on approx. 63 hectares (156 acres) of 12 paddocks and laneways, with basalt loam soil well suited for fat lamb and beef cattle production, the principal home has been restumped, rewired and re-roofed/insulated. Comprising 4 bedrooms, you can move in immediately, and renovate the bluestone cottage and outbuildings at a later date.

626 sqm

FOR SALE, EPR: $820,000 - $880,000

SOLD $1,520,000

63 HA

Auction, Sunday 28 March 2021 @ 11.30am EPR: $1,400,000 - $1,500,000

A home that celebrates the outdoors as much as the indoors, he interior is a celebration of perfectly selected and finished materials, exemplified by 5 plush carpeted bedrooms, full height windows and doors and bespoke cabinetry. Outside features an alfresco entertaining area, private, north facing garden retreat and a sprawling backyard and forecourt for children to play

3,045 sqm

FOR SALE, EPR: $960,000 - $1,050,000

Robert Broadhurst 0488 300 900 | Chris Davidson 0418 354 835 Joanne Douglas 0402 044 780 | Jack Dynon 0437 835 822 | Andrew Foard 0413 187 788

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YANDOIT 54 Kidman Road With a solar passive design, this lovely modern rammed earth home sits perfectly on the land to capture the stunning views to Mt Alexander.

SOLD

4a 2b 2v SOLD GUIDE Contact Agent

PORCUPINE RIDGE 76 Woolnoughs Road

With approx. 4 acres of undulating land this beautiful property offers an outstanding mudbrick and stone main residence, surrounded by lovely gardens.

Annette Leary 0407 917 054

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SOLD

DAYLESFORD 13a King Street Lined by stunning Manchurian pears, the drive way to this beautiful property leads you to a Architecturally designed home presented with style and sophistication.

SOLD GUIDE Contact Agent

TRENTHAM 11 Wallaby Jack Road A stunning 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has been established within a grand space, on a generous 5908 sqm block with the back drop of the original wombat forest gums. Ceri Spain 0437 730 220 Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004

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SOLD

Hidden away amid 17.3 acres of land, this rustic mud-brick home is positioned in a celebrated rural neighbourhood that’s less than ten minutes’ drive away from Daylesford.

SOLD GUIDE Contact Agent

NEWBURY 106 Beaches Lane Immerse yourself into country paradise in the ever highly sought after town of Newbury.

Ceri Spain 0437 730 220 Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004

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SOLD

Enjoy the regional living with this great 2-bedroom home nestled on approx. 1 acre on the edge of Clunes township.

SOLD GUIDE Contact Agent

SOLD

Christine Lewis 0431 853 727 Will Walton 0412 511 717

CLUNES 2 Angus Street

SOLD GUIDE Contact Agent

SOLD

Annette Leary 0407 917 054 Will Walton 0412 511 717

EGANSTOWN 203 Brandy Hot Road

5a 2b 3v

SOLD GUIDE Contact Agent

SOLD

2a 1b 5v SOLD GUIDE Contact Agent

BLACKWOOD 46 Martin Street Enjoy the tranquil gardens of this chalet home sitting on a large 1490m2 allotment.

Angela Flowers 0437 456 908

Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004

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3a 2b 3v SOLD GUIDE Contact Agent

SOLD

4a 4b 9610r

MUSK 11 School Road MUSK FARM! Steeped in history, circa 1870s, the legacy of Stuart Rattle lives on in this beautifully restored and exquisitely crafted property with 15 garden rooms based on a cross axis organization of great French and English gardens.

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SOLD GUIDE Contact Agent

xx 03 5348 1700 Annette Leary 0407 917 054 Will Walton 0412 511 717

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Artist Impression

3a 2b 2v 681r

DAYLESFORD Lot 14/43 Jamieson Street 'LOT 14' CLEAN LINES AND CUTTING EDGE DESIGN Clean minimalist lines and cutting edge design defines these eye catching new residence by award winning architect Ben Robertson of 'Tecture'. The interior reflects a relaxed flexible entertaining floorplan for family and friends.

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FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $1,334,800

Annette Leary 0407 917 054 Christine Lewis 0431 853 727 Will Walton 0412 511 717

Artist Impression

3a 3b 2v 251r

DAYLESFORD 1/25 King Street LAKE PRECINCT LUXURY! These 6 prestigious residences all feature 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, beautifully appointed open plan living/dining/kitchen and large alfresco terraces. Each residence also features a private courtyard. With contemporary interiors by Carr Design, belleproperty.com

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $855,000

xx 03 5348 1700 Christine Lewis 0431 853 727 Will Walton 0412 511 717

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3 a 1 b 2 v 971 r

HEPBURN SPRINGS 8 Radium Avenue SERENE, SPACIOUS AND BLISSFULLY SINGLE LEVEL This north-facing sanctuary is just a short stroll to a myriad of incredible lifestyle amenities. Spanning a spacious single-level, the 3-bedroom, 1bathroom floorplan includes formal and informal zones, open-plan kitchen, sheltered deck, huge covered alfresco area and rear garden. So quietly located you would never guess that you’re living so close to all the attractions that make this locale such a desirable place.

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $699,000

3 a 2 b 3 v 9.88 w

SHEPHERDS FLAT 120 Ayreshire Drive A MUDBRICK & TOUCH OF TUSCANY Presenting the country lifestyle you dream of, this fabulously flexible, mudbrick 3/4-bedroom plus study, 2-bathroom home on almost 10 acres of land is peaceful, private and a perfect escape. Be prepared to lose yourself in the size, space and warmth of the residence, which delivers a beautiful blend of rustic charm with today’s modern comforts. Tailormade for those who require space to work productively from home,

Christine Lewis 0431 853 727

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $1,175,000

Christine Lewis 0431 853 727

3 a 1 b 4 v 7.5 w

DENVER 66 Springhill Road Get away from it all and embrace this wonderful lifestyle property surrounded by the Australian bush. Set on approximately 7.5 acres of gently undulating land, this property sits within the triangle of Daylesford, Kyneton and Malmsbury. This modest colourbond clad home is the perfect weekender or potential permanent tree change opportunity.

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $735,000

Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004 Ceri Spain 0437 730 220 Will Walton 0412 511 717

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3 a 1 b 2 v 1487 r

BULLARTO 945 Daylesford Trentham Road BULLARTO BEAUTY Built on an open, cleared space, close to the Wombat State Forest, Old Mill House is ready and waiting to be lovingly restored and renovated. A short distance from Daylesford, Musk and Trentham, this Bullarto Beauty is the quintessential country weekender, restoration project or perfectly situated block for a permanent tree change.

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FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $595,000

Ceri Spain 0437 730 220 Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004

3 a 2 b 2 v 43 r

LITTLE HAMPTON 1551 Daylesford Trentham Road RENOVATOR RESCUE! Highly sought and rarely found renovation opportunity, providing lots of options. This amazing lifestyle property set on 43 acres is ready to be brought back to life. A brick veneer 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home and abandoned, original cottage ready to be renovated and restored. Opportunity awaits!

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FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $925,000

Fiona Kelly 0488 547 004 Ceri Spain 0437 730 220 Will Walton 0412 511 717

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CLUNES 47 Talbot Road

4a 2b 5v 2421r

CARISBROOK 7 Bucknall Street

6a 2b 4v 941r

FAMILY ENTERTAINER Seeking space? A regional change? Comforts of township living? then this family entertainer nestled in township of Clunes is a must to inspect. Rich in diversity and community spirit, you do not just buy property in Clunes, you are welcomed into the community family.

03 5348 1700 Angela Flowers 0437 456 908

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $670,000

Circa 1857, the former Carisbrook hotel has been a private residence since the late 1960s. Partially renovated already, an astute purchaser will soon transform the spaces, giving renewed purpose to the building, there are many possibilities for the property being zoned mixed use.

03 5348 1700 Angela Flowers 0437 456 908

FOR SALE VIEW By Appointment GUIDE $720,000

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Bells Water Gardens @ Newlyn

Bells Water Gardens has been in the water garden business for over 25 years, building and maintaining ponds and growing a diverse range of aquatic plants for the nursery trade and public. We are passionate about building natural eco-system ponds, adding beauty and encouraging wildlife, allowing interaction with nature. Water gardens built by us are quiet, contemplative places to rest and energise the senses. Contact us for all your water garden requirements or come and see our nursery at 1 Campion Rd, Newlyn.

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The Swiss army knife of the vegetable world - helianthus tuberosus - or the much-maligned Jerusalem artichoke

My first and only taste of the insipid sloppy, pale grey blobs was enough to condemn them to the compost heap for life. For many years, I blanched at the very idea of ever again eating the tasteless, cream-coloured flesh of what could reasonably be mistaken for the root-end of an iris, or ginger plant. Helianthus turberosus, the true sunflowers, were planted for their attractive golden blooms - so why would you eat them? I blame my poor mother, bless her, an unadventurous cook whose speciality was to boil the living daylights out of almost everything or fry it knee-deep in dripping, for the experience. Almost everything was bland in those days before the post-war migration brought us herbs, spices and the other pleasures of foreign cuisines. In those food-deprived, still heavily rationed post-war years if it wasn’t growing in the garden it wasn’t likely to be on your plate. Fortunately, with a nursery full of plant life outside our back door we had plenty to choose from and Dad was forever experimenting, with mixed success. One highlight was the time he gingerly carried a pile of deadly stinging nettles and proceeded to boil them up in a saucepan. To our amazement, unlike the artichokes, the result was a tasty dish, better than spinach and stingless. But it all changed for the better the day someone placed a platter of delicious, crunchy golden chips in front of me and announced that they were artichokes...and that was the beginning of my love affair with this wonderful multi-purpose tuber. Now well into our second year’s crop, we’ve discovered and tested quite a few recipes and uses for them, starting with anything you can normally do with potatoes, including chips and crisps. Admittedly, without the trimmings they are still quite bland, but like potatoes, it’s what you do with them that makes them great. Like most other root vegetables, artichokes are great oven-roasted, but can be added to soups, curries and risotto, mashed, pureed, or sliced raw in salads. My favourites are pan-fried, along with potatoes and sweet potatoes, as chips or finely sliced as crisps. A quick browse of your favourite web browser (mine is the non-intrusive Duck Duck Go) will provide you with a multitude of easy-to-follow recipes to tickle your taste buds. Jerusalem artichokes are virtually bulletproof in any garden environment and, like potatoes, can be grown from just an eyeshoot of a mature tuber. In fact, you would be wise to make an isolated bed their permanent home because no matter how carefully you remove the tubers at harvest time, you’ll be sure to have left behind sufficient tuber remnants to have a repeat harvest next year. Indeed, left untouched for a couple of years, they will take over that bed completely. Their colourful long-stemmed blooms brighten the garden in early autumn then die down, indicating it’s time to be harvested. Their main requirements are a sunny spot, deep friable soil, regular watering and support for their tall stems if grown in a windy place. As they are not normally found in garden shops or nurseries, the trick is to buy a kilo or two of tubers from the greengrocers, as we did, and sacrifice even a few portions of the knobbly eye sections of the tubers for planting. Once started you have a perpetual source, either from your replants or the elusive tubers you left behind in your harvesting.

Wintry days

Well, there’s no disputing that winter has arrived and its accompanying arctic blast has turned your thoughts from getting out of doors for not much more than collecting the mail and morning newspaper. Besides, it’s somehow taken a little of the edge from the dreaded lockdown. What it has provided though is plenty of planning time, if you intend planting new or replacement roses or deciduous fruit or ornamental trees. Although they will have started to appear in your local gardening shop or nursery, there’s still plenty of time yet to plant them. You can always place an order for a late planting if you are concerned that you may miss out on a particular variety.

Got a gardening question? Ask Glen. Email glenzgarden@gmail.com

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Design

with Indre Kisonas

Stop being boring All I’m seeing is boring monochrome colour schemes. Black, white, grey bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, and whole houses. You know when something starts to bother you and you keep seeing it day in, day out? Well, that’s where I am at right now. Boring, flat, two colours, subway tiles and add a grey throw over a bed or lounge and that’s what everybody is doing. I get why it became popular but there are tricks professionals use to make it look smart. Three colours in your colour scheme works. Two is not enough to gain any colour variation and interest. Large expanses of one colour become flat. Throw in an extra colour, shade and even a gloss with a low sheen paint and the light bounce gets varied. Whether it is black with white and grey, or three shades of one colour, variation is essential. We have now introduced some interest. Four walls of a white tile in the monochrome house is boring. Use a textured tile, and we know I love my texture, even if it is on one wall. Alternate the tile lay for a wall, for instance, lay a subway tile vertically on a wall when every other wall is laid horizontally. Alternatively, use a different shaped tile for a wall but in the same colour. Anything to add some interest for the eye. Using timber is a wonderful answer to warming up the monochrome colour scheme. We are seeing more timber in kitchens and bathrooms on bench tops, the island bench and cupboard doors where it adds warmth, colour and texture whilst still keeping the scheme simple. Just don’t forget that timber next to a wet space is not a good idea. It absorbs water and after a period of time, it begins to rot. I have been seeing renovations that have been ticking the boxes rather than thinking about practicalities. One of these was a small bathroom that wanted to maximise the size of the bathroom for a sale, by taking out the shower cubicle, making the entire bathroom a wet space. Fine idea when the area getting wet is tiled. Not when the timber window frame is now part of the shower area getting constant water from the new large rain shower head, the towels don’t stay dry long enough to dry you and the cupboard can’t store anything, again for the constant moisture. Boxes were ticked but the outcome is totally impractical, and a savvy buyer would factor in the expense of having to rerenovate the bathroom. When renovating for yourself, think about how you use a space and make a list of colours, furniture and layouts that appeal to you. Use these and not the generic ideas you have seen on a home improvement show. Garner ideas by all means but tailor them to make your individual space for the individual you are. Not simply because it is currently on social media. Own your creativity or give me a call and we can find the individual you are.

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Frosty mornings in the Central Highlands Thanks to all those who contributed these beautiful images. This page, all images: Louise Gay, opposite page, top image: Amy Johnson, below images: Anne Runnalls

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Cars of the Central Highlands

with Neil Counahan

S I drove up the drive I thought I was at Downton Abbey, a big pair of headlights staring out followed by the graceful curves and lines of Jo Knobeloch's 1952 RMB Riley.

Jo, now at Shepherds Flat, grew up on a farm driving tractors, trucks and assorted machinery and always loved old cars. She told me about her Riley. "One day in a garage I saw one of these cars on the hoist and fell in love with its gorgeous shape. So, on the occasion of a significant birthday I decided this is what I wanted - a vintage car with style. "I just love its curves and style, and it has a generous back seat plus a huge boot so is ideal for picnics with family and dogs. "I love driving it as it is so smooth. At my first drive I could not stop smiling as it was a life-long dream come true. It is a bit draughty in winter but as it is a wood frame body I keep it out of the rain as much as possible. Rileys were raced successfully by women in the 40-50s so I named her Emmeline after the founder of the suffragette movement. "I absolutely love taking her out on nice sunny days. She is powered by a 2.51 overhead valve, straight four-cylinder with twin SU carbies. Many elements of the design were carried over from before WWII and only about 6900 were made." Jo very generously took me for a spin, driving up the hills. Jo's experience with manual cars showed in the way she handled the long gear stick. I found myself laughing out loud, as the wooden dash vibrated so hard you couldn't read the dials, the tappets went crazy, the SU carbies sucked air like mad, the engine roared, then we hit the straight and everything settled down to a nice mechanical hum. Still, it made me smile at how far removed this was from today's homogeneous driving experience.

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Completing Year 12 in the time of Covid

S KIARA Clifton says, it’s been a year like no other. The Glenlyon resident, who completed Year 12 last year at Daylesford College, concedes that there are many worse off, but says she is not alone in feeling ripped off by Covid. Kiara chatted with Donna Kelly. Donna: It must have been a difficult year to try to complete Year 12? Do you think your education suffered? Kiara: Definitely it was difficult. I did arts subjects, like drama and acting, so that was really difficult, and I know other people who were doing science and maths and having to do it all online. It was really hard considering that we could ask our teachers questions, but they might be on another call and we had to wait, and then we could only show them our work in photos. That was really difficult because we really didn’t know how we were going. So, I feel like it probably did impact on our learning, especially the kids doing physical activities like music and drama and sport, they were all virtually impossible. Speaking from personal experience from doing drama last year we had an ensemble performance which we had try to create online and it just didn’t work. It was really, really hard and I know with some sports students they just couldn’t do their sport and just had to do the core work and wait until they went back to school in person. Donna: When did you first realise things were not going well? Kiara: I think the first lockdown was not great but then with the second lockdown it was ‘OK we are doing this again, so things must be getting pretty bad’ and then we had the 700 cases a day. It was a really bizarre time and quite scary because we had no idea what this virus was, where it was, and we weren’t sure if we were going to get back to school. Thankfully we did in the end, but it was a scary time to wonder if we were going to come back and do it (school) as we usually would. It was a weird and scary time. Donna: Did the exam system take into account the difficult year? Kiara: I think so, they did acknowledge it but I don’t remember if there was an exemption, like they will put our grades up. I am not sure if that applies but they definitely took into account we had to do it all online and it was a really hard year unlike anything else. The exams were alright, they were held at the school, usually we do them at Vic Park, but we had to do it in the gym because we couldn’t go outside (of the school). That was hard because we could hear the noise around the gym. The bells were turned off but we could hear the kids, you can’t turn the kids off. It was fine but not preferred. Donna: Year 12 is a hard year but also one of lots of celebration. Do you feel a bit ripped off? Kiara: Yeah, absolutely, I know I definitely do and quite a lot of other Year 12 students do as well. Not only did we not get to experience the small things like wearing the Year 12 jacket and warming up your food in your own room that no other students have access to, we also lost our senior ball, our presentation night, our valedictory dinner…my mum and I started to plan the dinner for last Friday and then we went back into lockdown. It has been really, really difficult especially with the rewarding stuff. We got a muck-up day and that was about it. And now we are still waiting for a date to do the valedictory dinner, but it is June 2021 and we graduated in December 2020. It has been a long haul to wait for what we want but with the team effort it will come together. It’s just been really hard in terms of looking forward to it for so long and then it just keeps getting taken away. Donna: Did you have a gap year and travel planned? Kiara: No and I personally didn’t know anyone that did have travel plans but I can’t imagine what it would feel like to have all those plans to travel to places and see things and do things. I know with me personally I was going to do a performing arts course, but I didn’t want to do that online after last year. So, I decided to take the year off which wasn’t in my plan but it’s really changed a lot of things for a lot of people.

Donna: I hear you have been doing a bit of acting already? Kiara: Yes, I am doing a few bits and pieces outside school including a small kids production called Wanda’s Monster in Creswick and also doing a feature film as an extra here in Glenlyon, which is really good. It’s called Stricken and it’s an interesting storyline about people infected by fear. It’s been a full-on experience. I am probably more a music theatre person and never done screen up until now so that has been really different. In film you wait around until you are called and then shoot the same thing multiple times where on stage you rehearse it multiple times and then you perform it once. It’s been a really interesting experience and also with the effects make-up it’s been a really cool experience. It’s been awesome.

"It was a really bizarre time and quite scary because we had no idea what this virus was, where it was, and we weren’t sure if we were going to get back to school."

Donna: Will you head back to uni next year? Kiara: Yeah, I might. Personally, I want to see what happens in the uni depending on Covid. If it is all settling down by next year then probably I will. I would really like to do a performing arts course and I have seen and heard many good things out of that course. I have been eyeing off Federation University in Ballarat for a few years now, it looks really good.

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Shane cooking up a storm at Hepburn House

HANE Phillips was raised in America with Sicilian, Ukrainian, Native American and Afro-American heritage – food was prepared by his mother, aunts and grandparents with plenty of soul food on offer.

He started cooking at the age of 12 or 13 and says at 51 he still really cares about food. After moving to Australia, Shane and partner Gary Cooke ran the popular Gas Milk Bar in Brighton before moving to Glenlyon about 16 years ago and opening Hepburn’s Chowder House. Next was the Good Food Store in Daylesford and now Shane is cooking up a storm for residents as head chef at Hepburn House. He has only been there three weeks but is already loving his job. “Because we had the businesses in town, and Gary is the coach at the Hepburn Netball Club, I know quite a few of the residents and their families, which is really lovely.” Shane started in aged care just over a year ago at Ballan but Hepburn House was always at the back of his mind. “I guess because it was a local place and I am familiar with people who work there and the residents, so when the job came up four weeks ago it seemed like all the stars had aligned. It is a great place and you can tell by how much the personal carers look after the residents and that management is really on top of everything.” And Shane has already had input into the menu with great feedback. “I always put my mom and nan in the residents’ shoes. It’s always in the back of your mind of how much they would like what you prepare. And I would never serve up anything I wouldn’t eat myself. “With aged care there are guidelines, or there should be, and you cover the bases of a protein, a carb and a couple of vegies but I do it with fresh ingredients and a love of good food.” Shane said aged care facilities were very familiar with Covid guidelines but it was difficult seeing residents who could not go out or receive visitors. “It can be very isolating and you can see some people are feeling a little cranky right now and really, food is the one thing they can control at the moment, so we'd better get it right.”

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Gender equity moves

EPBURN Shire Council is establishing a Gender Equity Advisory Committee to provide advice on improving gender equity within Council and the community.

Council is calling on applications from suitably qualified and experienced community members for the GEAC. Applications are now open and will close on Wednesday, June 16. Link: www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/join-our-gender-equity-advisory-committee/ Meanwhile, Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s email signatures now include pronouns – a change developed through cross-organisational working groups with reference to the Gender Equality & Values. The change was made to "deliver on an action in the draft Gender Equality Action Plan, and is a way for staff who identify as LGBTQI+ and allies to provide direction on their preferred pronouns".

More vaccinations

ACEDON Ranges and Hepburn Shire residents will have access to another local vaccine provider through the expansion of Central Highlands Rural Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at Kyneton Health. Working with the Loddon-Mallee Vaccination Hub based at Bendigo Health, Kyneton Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination Centre will open its doors to people in phases 1a, 1b and 2a, including those over 40, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 16 and over, adults with an underlying medical condition or significant disability, healthcare workers and other critical and high-risk workers. The clinic will administer both AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccinations in line with government guidelines and is likely to open to the public mid to late June. Community members wishing to get a COVID-19 vaccination at Kyneton Health will need to visit the Central Highlands Rural Health website to book (booking portal coming soon), as walk-in appointments will not be available.

Inaugural Annual General Meeting Central Highlands Rural Health has been a part of the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire for over 160 years. Although we‘ve had a number of name changes over the years, our mission remains the same – to deliver high quality healthcare to our communities, close to home. Our services include rural hospitals in Kyneton, Creswick and Daylesford, Residential Aged Care facilities in Daylesford, Trentham and Creswick and Community Nursing and Community Health services across our region. Central Highlands Rural Health Board of Management invites you to our inaugural Annual General Meeting.

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Netball and Football ladders Central Highlands Netball League A Grade Ladder

Central Highlands Football League Seniors Ladder

Hepburn

Hepburn 22

Buninyong

Beaufort

Due to the Covid lockdown, Round 7 matches will be played on 24 Saturday, June 12. These results are 20 from May 23.

Rokewood

Waubra 16

Springbank

Dunnstown 16

Clunes

Learmonth 12

Gordon 12

Buninyong 12

Skipton 12 Creswick 12

Skipton 12

Dunnstown

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Learmonth

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Clunes 16

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Ballan 8

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Carngham

Bungaree 4

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Just sayin’...

Your say

By Donna Kelly

Electric vehicles

DON'T think of myself as an angry person. I try not to rant. I leave that to Kyle. But this week I have found myself shouting at the television luckily, being in lockdown the only person who hears my wrath is Kyle. Firstly, all those grabs of ScoMo saying: "This is not a race." Of course it's a bloody race. It has been a race since they started making vaccines a year ago. They told us then it would take a year, and it did, but they were always racing. Then the vaccine débâcle with most of our money paid out for AstraZeneca, until we find out the rare but real risk of blood clots. Other countries, hello New Zealand, have bought a shitload of Pfizer and they are all happily being vaccinated in just three weeks. Here in Australia, the lucky country, it takes three months to get sorted and lots of vaccination hesitation. And then there are the quarantine hotels, letting the virus escape all the way from South Australia to Victoria. We have had a year to get a better system of quarantining people coming home to Australia, and yet we still decide we will pop most of them in the middle of our most populated cities. Oh, and then, what about the roll-out of online vaccine bookings? A private business could do that in a day, but the federal government hasn't managed it in a year. Thank God they are not running the country. Oh, hang on, they are. (Does anyone remember the COVIDSafe app that was going to save us all? We all promptly downloaded it, well, about half of the population did, only to find that it doesn't work anyway. Now we have QR codes everywhere but is anyone really using them? They are outside supermarkets, bottleshops, bakeries, but I have only ever seen one person stop to scan it to their phone.) And now we are back to strange lockdowns, full-on in Melbourne and sort of on in the regions, but then they won't let Melburnians come to the regions for the Queen's Birthday weekend which is a huge blow for many businesses relying on that last long weekend hit before spring. Masks are back, but quite a few people seem to think they are above the rules and I have seen plenty of people in supermarkets, blithely wandering around, sans mask, oblivious to the stares of those taking the rules seriously. I was one of the dumb people who thought 2021 heralded a new start, without Covid, but I was clearly wrong. All we can hope is that people get vaccinated as soon as they can - I would love the feds to offer all Victorians Pfizer to get it done in three weeks - and we can move on. And one day I am going to get tee shirts printed. Originally they were going to say "Victoria 2020 - now that was a year". I think I will change that to "Victoria 2020-2021 - Just sayin'..." Just sayin'...

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Kyle’s Rant

RECKON that chivalry died with the invention of central locking of the motor vehicle.

In the old days, gentlemen would have to unlock the passenger’s door, make sure they were safely in, and gently close the door. And now it is a quick squeeze of the keys, or not if you have keyless entry, and it is up to every person to clamber in. Speaking of gentlemen, it is with a heavy heart I have to say my friend, who I have referred to over the years as my "Daylesford Dad", has passed away. Don Breen was about the same age as my dad and we would spend a lot of time together a few years ago, at the business end of the Radio Springs Hotel in Lyonville. Our focus was not so much the bar, that we left for Sunday afternoons when we swallowed large amounts of ale and told tall tales. Don and I spent every second Tuesday in a close quarters, shed situation down by the cinema trying to breathe some life into an old generator. This went on, for me at least, for a year. I got to know the bloke pretty well and for those who were blessed enough to talk to Don, he was quite the raconteur with a lot of amazing tales to tell of a life full of adventures. Some would say Don was a quiet fellow but you just had to listen to hear some amazing yarns and anecdotes. His view on drinking and dieting was “you should never change your habits as that can shock the body and be detrimental to your health”. His view on death (he picked me correctly as a worrying person) “you can’t worry about it - it is the thing that you don’t expect to get you, that will be the thing that gets you". As it turns out, he might have been onto something. My friend was also amazingly clever. Don had a story of how he was involved in inventing an atmoic clock to go around the world to check on universal standard time. On face value it was impressive enough but then you heard of the cheekiness of when he specked-up the clock making sure it couldn’t fit into the economy seat. Don, his business partner and Mr Clock (it had its own ticket) flew the world in business class checking that the landmark clocks around the world were all correctly set. He said that people walking past had concerned looks on their faces staring at the clock belted into the seat. Don assured them with his usual dry wit, “don’t worry, it’s when it stops ticking you have to watch out”. A couple of years back we decided to have lunch with Don, his wife Sandy and a couple of other friends. It was unusual for Don to want to hold court in terms of a conversation, but he had a story to tell and he told it over the course of a couple of hours. Yes, it was interspersed with a few jokes and laughter but the floor would always return to Don’s story. He talked of a time in Russia during the Cold War, when he and his business partner had been invited as guests to a trade convention to show off an invention they had been working on. Don went on to explain in a very detailed long-winded yarn, how the Russians were keen to get him and his partner to defect from Australia, throwing every offer at them. It must have been one hell of an invention. At the end of this elongated and riveting story, Sandy spoke up exclaiming: "That was 40 years ago and I have never heard that story.” "Yes," Don replied. "Yes, I know, but I was getting around to telling you.” Anyway, like anyone who knew him, I will miss my old friend Don Breen. A true gentleman and raconteur with the wit of a razor blade. Vale Don rant over…

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Classifieds Stewart Thomas Hobson 9/5/54 - 25/5/21 PROPOSAL TO ASSIGN A STREET/ROAD NAME

Schedule 10 Local Government Act 1989

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Council proposes to name Government Road, Newlyn North VIC 3364 shown on map below as Volcanic Hills Road. Geographic Names Victoria guidelines require the name to have either a historical link, relate to a geological or topographical feature or be locally known. Any person may make a written submission on the proposed name, including suggesting alternative. Submissions must be lodged by 30 June 2021 and state whether the person desires to be heard or represented in support of their submission. Submissions and enquiries must be directed to: Kathie Attwood Coordinator Financial Services PO Box 21 DAYLESFORD VIC 3460 Ph: 5348 2306 Email: shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au

Don't send it in the post, say it here! PROPOSAL TO ASSIGN A STREET/ROAD NAME Schedule 10 Local Government Act 1989 Council proposes to name an unnamed Lane in Trentham VIC 3458 shown on map below as Anthonys Mews. Geographic Names Victoria guidelines require the name to have either a historical link, relate to a geological or topographical feature or be locally known. Any person may make a written submission on the proposed name, including suggesting alternative. Submissions must be lodged by 30 June 2021 and state whether the person desires to be heard or represented in support of their submission. Submissions and enquiries must be directed to: Kathie Attwood Coordinator Financial Services PO Box 21 DAYLESFORD VIC 3460 Ph: 5348 2306 Email: shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au

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GLENLYON's Chloe Leonard has been playing football since she was a kid. Now she has the chance to join the Geelong Cats, part of the VFL Women’s League. Read her story by Tony Sawrey on page 4. Image: Louise Gay