Midland Express Tuesday 17 September 2024

Shooting at the roadhouse

Aimsfor ‘infill’ not

‘greenfield’

MacedonRanges Shire Council is pushing infill development over greenfield development in its submission to the Victorian Government'sPlan for Victoria.

Plan for Victoria relates to anew land use strategy that will guide how Victoria grows and develops in the period to 2050.

With the plan'srelease in June came the state'sdraft housing target, which sought 12,700 new houses for Macedon Ranges by 2051.

While it is expected the target is achievable, in moving discussion of the submission last month, Cr Jennifer Anderson sought achange to clarify the council was referring to infill development.

"Council believes it can theoretically meet that housing target, however,itisour position that not including areas of infill within this target is short-sighted," it read.

"Our staffhave told us that we probably can meet those housing targets but the di-

development

rection that seems to come from state government seems to be about putting housing in greenfield areas," Cr Anderson said.

"Certainly in the Macedon Ranges and certainly in many rural and regional councils, infill is going to beasignificant place where you can put housing."

Addressing councillors, MRSC planning director Rebecca Stockfeld commented on the housing target andthemes in the submission.

"The council'ssubmission outlines that this target can be met within the protected settlement boundaries proposed in the recently adopted structure plan for Gisborne and Romsey,aswell as within the existing protected settlement boundaries of Kyneton, Riddells Creek, Woodend and Lancefield," she said.

"Council'ssubmission calls onthe state government to think about how we can ensure regional and rural councils do not

fall behind in areas of social and affordable housing, infrastructure provision, environmental sustainability,design controls and more, due to resourcing and other factors that rural councils like ours face.

"With liveability at its core, council also calls for an increase to the current open space contribution to support new population, better public transport connectivity, investment and attraction of local jobs, and investment and attraction in streetscape improvement.

"Wedon't have adraft plan to comment on at this stage, the consultation is really asking us for ideas and comments on the themes that the state has identified of: house affordability and choice, equity and jobs, thriving and liveable suburbs and towns, and sustainable environment and climate action."

MRSC'ssubmission will be considered as part of the state'sconsultation process.

Afternooninthe bush

The Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club is once again gearing up for the Great Southern Bioblitz this weekend and encourages locals to get outdoors with their binoculars and cameras and document the flora, fauna and fungi in our region.

The annual mega biodiversity survey provides afour-day snapshot of biodiversity in environments and countries across the whole of the Southern Hemisphere.

One of the local highlights of this year's event will be a 'Bioblitz Afternoon in the Bush' on Sunday led by four esteemed local experts –GeoffPark, Andrew Skeoch, Frances Cincotta and Patrick Kavanagh.

The guided walk in the Muckleford State Forest will begin at the Red, White and Blue Mine picnic area at Muckleford with abriefing at 1.30pm before the local experts lead ahands on tour of the surrounding bushland helping participants seek out and record local plants, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and amyriad of invertebrate species.

Newstead Landcare member and talented nature photographer Patrick Kavanagh said it would be awonderful opportunity for interested local community members keen to take part in the BioBlitz to get out and explore our local bushland and gain some tips on how to record valuable data to be uploaded to

the iNaturalist website.

"Wewill have renowned local bird expert GeoffPark identifying birdlife and nature recordist Andrew Skeoch of Listening Earth will offer adifferent take helping people identify birds and other vertebrates by sound and sight," he said.

"Frances Cincotta of Newstead Natives will help with plants with some lovely orchids and grevilleas now in bloom, and I will be helping people find and identify insects, spiders and other invertebrates.

"At this time we should come across some dragonflies and beetles."

Many will know Patrick from his blog posts on Natural Newstead, where he shares close-up photos of invertebrates, tiny plants and fungi, and breathtaking images of the starry night sky.Some of his work is currently featured in the exhibition 'Wild Discoveries' at Newstead Arts Hub.

"All are welcome to join us. Just bring your phone, camera, binoculars, magnifying glass and unbridled, childlike curiosity!" Patrick said.

"Afterwards we will enjoy an afternoon tea and the chance to chat about our finds."

Patrick said the iNaturalist app and website was awonderful resource and very user friendly

"You can capture images and sounds on your phone and upload them directly to the app

and AI technology and the extensive data base will help you identify what you have discovered. Then you can go on and conduct your own research into that plant or creature and learn more about them and what role they play in our local environment."

Patrick said while the BioBlitz was aconcentrated four-day effort to accumulate as much data as possible, you could access the iNaturalist platform all year round.

"For me exploring our local environment has become areal passion and Iamsure many others will discover the appeal while taking part in Saturday's

Howtoget involved

The Great Southern Bioblitz runs through the free online platform iNaturalist. This is a global data bank for observations of biodiversity made by scientists, naturalists and citizen scientists. There are more than three million registered users!

Step 1. Get onto iNaturalist on your computer or phone app to sign up. www.inaturalist.ala. org.au

Step 2. From September 20-23 get out in the bush, parklands or garden and take good photos or make sound recordings of wild flora, fauna and fungi. No humans or pets!

Step 3. Upload your photos or recordings to iNaturalist. Youhave until October 7toidentify your observations. The iNaturalist program and skilled naturalists and scientists will help.

event," he said.

Data uploaded to the iNaturalist Australia website and app during the BioBlitz is shared with the Atlas of Living Australia and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to help scientists find and use your data.

The Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club will also be holding a'Moth Night' at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens this Friday from 7pm. Gather near the south east gate in Walker Street (opposite Das Kaffehaus). Watch andphotograph moths flying onto illuminated sheets. Mothsare agreat food source and important pollinators.

Newstead Landcare member and nature photographer PatrickKavanagh invites community members to join the ‘BioBlitz Afternoon in the Bush’. Photo: Lisa Dennis

$3.3B plan

Electricity distributor Powercor has unveiled a$3.3 billion plan to deliver a stronger power network to better withstand extreme weather,support more electric vehicles and enhance reliability in regional areas.

The 2026-31 Draft Regulatory Proposal includes aplan to provide backup supplies to four areas, more weather-resistant infrastructure and incorporate even more reliability technology into parts of the network.

The plan would add $2 to the annual network costs for Powercor’sresidential customers.

Over the next five years, Victoria’spopulation is predicted to increase by 900,000, energy consumption is expected to rise by 35 percent,renewable generation is expected to double and 22 per cent of cars are forecast to be electric.

Meanwhile, communities are already experiencing more frequent and extreme weather that is damaging electricity infrastructure.

Powercor’sdraft investment package is designed to meet these challenges.

Proposed investments include: $29 million to enable growth, electrification and uptake ofcustomer energy resources, $233 million for more aerial inspections and new technology to better manage bushfire risks from vegetation clearances,a$61 million resilience package to help the network and local communities manage extreme weather events, including back-up power supplies for areas like Lancefield, and $45 million to upgrade rural powerlines.

The community now hasanopportunity to provide feedback on the five-year draft plan before Powercor submits it to the Australian Energy Regulator for approval in early 2025. Aseries of workshops will be held across Victoria during September and October

To find out more or to have your say,visit engage.powercor.com.au

Emergency recovery following hail storm

Gisborne’snew containerdeposit stop

Gisborne residents can now cash in their drink containers close to home, with the opening of anew CDS Vicrefund point in the centre of town.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas last week joined CEO of VicReturn Jim Round to open Gisborne’snew reverse vending machine at the Gisborne Village Shopping Centre.

“Gisborne’snew reverse vending machine will make it easier than ever for locals to recycle, reduce litter and get rewarded for it," Ms Thomas said.

"This is awin for the region’siconic natural environment and an exciting step forward to agreener,cleaner and thriving future for Victorians everywhere.”

Community members can bring their eligible drink containers to the Gisborne Village CDS Vicreturn point and receive a

Council continues to assessdamage in Castlemaine caused by thehailstorm on Wednesday11September.

We knowthatbusinessesand residents were affected by the storm, and we’reconducting wellbeing checks.

Thestorm impacted the Civic Centrewhich is closed until further notice. Council’sCustomer Serviceteam is operating at areduced servicefromthe Phee Broadway Theatrefoyer. Theteam can also be contacted through the following channels:

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•info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

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10-cent refund per container.Refunds can be redeemed as cash vouchers at Coles Supermarkets, via electronic funds transfer or as donations to charity

Across the state the Container Deposit Scheme has returned more than 800 million cans and bottles since its launch on November 1last year

Visy,the CDS VicNorth Zone operator,has expanded its network to more than 230 refund points acrossthe Loddon, Mallee and Hume regions, as well as in Melbourne’sinner north and eastern suburbs. Residents can find their nearest refund point and manage their refunds through the CDS VicNorth app available for iOS and Android.

For details on the scheme, and to download the CDS Vic North app, visit: cdsvic.org.au

NewTAFEfor 2028

The new Kangan Institute TAFE campus site in Sunbury has been revealed and expected to open in 2028.

The new TAFE campus spans almost 3000 square metres at 7Evans Street and 2-4 O’Shanassy Street in Sunbury,close to the town centre and public transport. Kangan Institute was selected as the TAFE provider to construct and operate the new campus based on its strengths in delivering training in skills areas that are high priority for Sunbury.Kangan Institute also has astrong geographic connection to the region.

The course program will focus on digital technologies, early childhood education, community services, pre-apprenticeships and industry-specific short courses.

Mary-Anne Thomas MP with VicReturn CEO Jim Round, Visy CDS general manager Tim O’Donell, and Visy workers Neil, Omar and Sam.

Dramaticcollision in Kyneton

Emergency services attended the scene of adramatic collision in High Street Kyneton last Tuesday morning.

It is believed one car struck the back of aparked car and shunted it some 50 metres across the road and into abrick wall.

The driver of the parked car was not in his vehicle at the time but witnessed the incident.

It it thought the driver of the other vehicle suffered amedical episode and was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital for observation.

Petition against shortstaytax

Apetition is now circulating to oppose the Victorian Government's Short Stay Levy Bill, which imposes a7.5 per cent tax on short stay accommodation bookings under 28 days.

Earlier this month, the Express reported on the uncertainties felt in the Macedon Ranges accommodation industry following the policy announcement.

They now have the chance to add their voices to the Short Term Accommodation Association Australia's petition.

STAAA said members opposed the bill that "threatens the livelihood of thousands of short-term rental accommodation owners and operators, and the broader tourism industry".

They highlight several concerns including alack ofpublic consultation, and the imposed 7.5 per cent tax on short stays that they say reduces the state's competitiveness and burdens property owners already paying substantial taxes.

They also flagged concern over excessive powers granted tolocal governments and that owner corporations will allow for additional restrictions, potentially raising costs by 15-20 per cent and creating inconsistent regulations across Victoria, leading to uncertainty for owners and visitors.

The groupalsoraises the negative impact on local businesses andjobs, and that the proposed regulations would limit accommodation availability, deter tourists, threaten small operators and impose barriers that hinder economic recovery.

The petition closes October 4. To view or sign the petition, visit: parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/oppose-the-short-stay-levy-bill-2024

Police take chase

Aman in astolen vehicle evading police last Tuesday morning led to awild police chase across the Macedon Ranges.

Officers attempted to intercept astolen truck on GisborneMelton Road in Toolern Vale about 8am but the driver failed to pull over

The truck was dumped on Melton Road in Gisborne South ashort time later,before the driver allegedly carjacked a woman in awhite utility

The woman sustained minor injuries during the incident.

With assistance from the Air Wing, several police units followed the stolen ute through Gisborne, Woodend and Lancefield.

Stop sticks were deployed on the Lancefield-Tooborac Road.

The ute continued and entered apetrol station in Lancefield, where it was involved in acollision with another car and police vehicle.

Apolice officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The male driver ran from the scene andwas arrested nearby about 10.35am.

The 31-year-old Bacchus Marsh man was taken into custody and will be interviewed by detectives.

It is believed he was also involved in acarjacking on Oak Street in Seymour at the weekend, where a77-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

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Progress for Kyneton

Tim Collins, Kyneton

As aresident of the Respect /RMBegg Aged Care home in Kyneton, Iwish to relate to all the past board members, staff and people of Kyneton who built the RM Begg Aged Care home from generous donation of the land and from the late R. M. Begg estate, you handed to Respect a home of high standard and credibility.Your legacy is worthy of great praise.

Since your departure from RM Begg management, Respect Group Limited, a not-for-profit organisation for aged care homes, has, as it stipulated, committed to the same high standard of care made by the previous management.

This statement as the residents' representative of the home can truthfully report it has been maintained with honour

During the past 14 months Respect has upgraded the kitchenettes and is remodelling three twin units into separate units with their own bathrooms, which can be utilised as twin units by opening an adjoining locked door

These flexible improvements are assisting the management in accommodating married or single people.

The cost of these projects are paid for by Respect.

The retired RM Begg board was having financial difficulties and was unable to commit to these facilities plus the rebuilding ofthe Epping/North Street units, hence, they approached Respect, which is able to achieve these projects and still maintain quality of service to the residents of the home.

It is unfortunate the residents of the units must vacate while major building is in progress. Ipersonally understand their predicament.

Iwas faced with the same problem when Ihad to vacate my home after 64 years, the last several years with an alert alarm around my neck.

Respect has offered options to the residents for accommodation. Imoved on to the RM Begg home and never regretted the move.

The plan they have submitted offers 22 units between Epping Street and North Street including the restoration of the school hall.

Where will you locate anot-for-profit organisation that will create retirees' units with quality of service? May the people of Kyneton realise as asset of extreme value to town is available. Do not reject the submission. Political parties have never made an offer to the benefit of such magnitude as our previous management was able to secure.

We residents are happy and enjoying a compassionate and friendly quality of life in the home, which Respect committed they would honour

This is progress for Kyneton.

Who is makingthese decisions?

Julia Doherty,Kyneton

Iamresponding and supporting Betty McClure’sletter ('An open letter to Jason Binder,Respect CEO', Opinions, September 10)about the eviction of residents from the RM Begg flats in Kyneton. It’sa disgraceful response by the new managers of this site.

While Iunderstand the economics of any decision seems to drive the rationale, Ibelieve until we start to value the greater good above the economics, our social systems will demise.

The current tenantsofthe RMB flats are elderly and Iimagine limited in their economic status. Given the housing crisis currently present in Victoria, Iamcurious what the decision makers imagine they have access to …move to acompletely new area away from family and supports? Move to other substandard accommodation with no option to improve?

Do the decision makers have more information than we do about the options available to the current residents? Is the community being ripped offbythe current residents? Why can’t the current residents relocate temporarily with the option of returning to their homes once theyhave been upgraded? Iamgenuinely curious about the decision making here and who is making these decisions.

Barking up the wrong tree

Keppel Cassidy,Castlemaine

Chris Hooper (whose letters Inormally agree with) is barking up the wrong tree when it comes to her criticism of firewood as asustainable source of heating ('What's sustainable about that?', Opinions,September 10).

While it is true that burning wood for heating produces carbon emissions, these can be significantly reduced using modern wood heaters that produce highly efficient fuel combustion, and even more so with rocket stoves, ovens and heaters, which produce almost nosmoke. Also, an energy efficient, passive solar house should require only minimal heating in the colder times of year.But even where emissions are produced, if we consider the life cycle of trees, we find that they are anatural carbon sink: therefore if our firewood comes from a sustainable source where trees are replanted to balance out thosethat are used for firewood, then the carbon produced by burning firewood will be drawn down from the atmosphere by the growing trees. The best example of this is the practice of coppicing (growing trees onsite for firewood), which has been used in traditional agrarian communities for centuries.

Renewably-sourced electricity is a wonderful sourceof non-polluting energy

at the point of consumption; however if we consider the embodied energy involved in its production, we find that this is actually very high, and currently involves significant amounts of fossil fueluse in the production of infrastructure such as solar panels, batteries and transmission lines,along with environmentally destructive mining for rare earth minerals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel that are required for battery storage. Moreover,asscientistssuchasAustralia’s Dr Simon Michaux have shown, the size of these mineral deposits, and the time required for building the mining infrastructure required for amassive increase in their production, mean that realistically there will be nowhere near enough for replacing global fossil fuel consumption at current levels.

Renewable electricity still has an important role to play in lower energy uses such as lighting and powering computers, and is likely better suited than wood for heating properties in heavily built-up areas such as cities, where smoke from wood fires can cause respiratory problems. However it needs to be used carefully with awareness of its production limits and embodied energy issues; while wood, whichisa fully renewable material with minimalembodied energy involved in itsproduction (if done locally and organically), can play avital role aswe move towards areduced energy,but hopefully more Earth-friendly future.

Where is thehumanity?

Dani Chatfield,Mount Macedon

Iamwriting in response to various letters to the Midland Express on the eviction of nine residents from the RMBegg Homes.

It seems rather sad that we as acommunity apparently are finding it so hard to treat this group of long-term, elderly residents with any sort of decency

Where is the humanity in all of this?

Surely it should be possible to satisfy financial imperatives without completely upending the happy,settled lives of nine elderly residents? Simply offering addresses of social housing organisations operating outside the Kyneton area does not meet any sort of pub test.

This group of people deserves every assistance to ensure they can continue their lives with as little disruption as possible, ideally by remaining in place.

Given all the circumstances, aconcerted management effort with empath and care, should be able to achieve this.

Crowds well behaved

The Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol reported generally good driver behaviour at the Riddell League Grand Final at Romsey on Sunday

Sergeant Lee Clayton said police breath-tested alarge number drivers and found most people were acting responsibly despite acouple of people who rolled the dice and got caught.

“Members from the Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol, along with units from Woodend and Romsey,participated in Op:EXPIRE onSunday,keeping a very visible police presence around the township of Romsey,where thousands of footy fans came to see Wallan and Riddells Creek do battle in the RDFNL Grand Final," Sgt Clayton said.

"Police are very pleased to say that the crowd was well behaved, with drivers paying attentiontothe road rules. Most vehicles had planned ahead with designated drivers on board to get everyone home safely."

Offences detected included:

One driver detected with aprescribed illicit drug in his oral fluid

One driver who failed to renew his licence

One driver who failed to update his licence address

One unregistered vehicle

One unlicensed driver whose vehicle was impounded for 30 days at acost of $1405.

Get readytoshake,rattle androll!

Melbourne’spremier live 13-piece Elvis spectacular comes to Castlemaine for the first time this November on their Summer Series tour of Victoria!

Celebrating the life and music of The King, this show consistently sells out theatres and is not to be missed!

Witness the fire of Elvis’s early Vegas years, your favourite singalong hits and classics, groovy movie-era hipshakers, epic ballads, lesser heard surprises for the die-hard fans, along with the spectacular musicianship and performance the The Elvis Big Band is renowned for.

Seasoned performer and entertainer Logan Jeffs told the Express he had made it his mission to reproduce an authentic Elvis, wearing exact replica costumes, including one jumpsuit that cost more than $5000 USD!

"The point of difference that we have in doing an Elvis show, is that I'm not pretending to be him the entire time," Logan said.

"I putalot of intention into doing the voice and the singing exactly as Elvis did, along with all the stage presence and some of the moves, but in between, I'm not putting on an American accent and pretending to be

him, I'm actually myself, talking about Elvis –fun facts about his life and his music and audiences find that really refreshing."

No wigs or burger jokes here folks –this show is the real deal and aheartfelt representation of Elvis and his musical legacy.

"Elvis is not an easy guy to pull off, so there's alot of pressure," Logan said.

"Over the years I've really refined my vocals, and the costumes that I have are beautiful exact replicas, using exactly the same material, right down to the embroidery patterns

on some of them.

"The company that makes them is the same one that Baz Luhrmann used in Elvis.Some of them weigh aton, like the Aloha suit, which is spectacular.

Logan said the Elvis Big Band featured members from The ReChords, Woman Of Soul, Private Function, Maquina Peligrosa, The Tarantinos, The Melbourne Ska Orchestra and was very much like a family.

"These players are incredible musicians who have written and recorded their own music," he said.

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"We reproduce the music of Elvis as authentically as possible and we give a lot of passion.

"The whole band are Elvis fans, who love what they do and giving areally high energy show that conveys how Elvis' music sounded, especially in the classic era of the late 60s into the early 70s, when he was really on fire."

The Elvis Big Band will be performing at the Theatre Royal on Saturday November 2–thisisa fully seated show and there are group discounts available.

For tickets visit www. elvisbigband.com.

Pilot killed in crash

Aman has died during alight aircraft crash in Redesdale on Friday afternoon.

It is believed the pilot was flying over private property on Coliban Park Road when the aircraft crashed about 12.30pm.

The man died at the scene. He was the only occupant of the aircraft. Police will prepare areport for the Coroner

Sign up for business expo

Signupfor the Village Business Expo in Maldon this October and bepart of aunique gathering of government representatives and organisations supporting small businesses who willshare how they can help your business thrive.

This is notjust another event –it is amovement. But to make this vision areality,they need you and your network.

The small towns in the regions are brimming with untapped potential, and the business owners are the driving force behind the local economies. With innovation and resilience, communities can retain the vibrancy thatmakes them unique.

In these challenging times, when the economy is under pressure, it is crucial to think creatively and seize new opportunities. The Village Business Expo is one such opportunity

The aim of the expo is to have45local exhibitors and 300 attendees from the Loddon Campaspe area to share their stories and challenges. By joining, you will not just be attending an event; you will be contributing to the future of our towns.

Workshops include; from micro to small business, investing in small-town businesses, wellbeing for owners, managing cash flow,business legalities and so much more. The Small Business Bus will also been onsite on the day to provide free business advice. Unite with other small business owners, support each other,and ensure our communities thrive.

The Village Business Expo will be held at the Maldon Golf Club on Tuesday October 8from 11am to 5pm.

To book astall, visit villagebusiness.com.au/village-business-expo

The Elvis Tribute Band gives audiences apassionate, authentic and high-energy show that is not to be missed!

Financial incentivesfor kindergarten teachers and educators.

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TopGun Top Gun team to rally rall

World premiere of newmusic

Three esteemed local musicians who now call the Castlemaine region home are set to feature in aspecial one-offconcert at The Old Church on the Hill in Bendigo this Saturday September 21.

Anthony Pateras (electronics), Natasha Anderson (recorders/electronics) and Lizzy Welsh (viola d'amore/ electronics) will use the concert as an opportunity to debut their newest works, which they have written over the past few months.

Father-son team TopGun will take on the Shitbox Rally in abid to raise funds for the Cancer Council.

The pair behind the pilot caps and aviators is Kyneton resident David Tyquin and son, Calvin, from Malmsbury

Together they will tackle the challenge to achieve the unthinkable: driving their 'shitbox' across Australia via some of its most formidable roads, all in the name of charity

The rally spans October 18-26, departing from Bendigo for an adventure to Townsville. It'snot arace but they will be joined by hundreds of others who all must drive the course in cars valued less than $1500.

David and Calvin will hit the road in a2002 Holden VY Calais Sedan ready to tackle whatever the trip brings.

"We're asprepared as we can be but

you never know what might happen along 4000km country and dirt roads," Calvin said.

For Calvin, the challenge is abucket-list item to check off, but it also has greater meaning for him and his family.David'swife Deb lost her brother to cancer 12 months ago.

"Wesee this as agood way to raise funds for an important cause and to have fun along the way," David said.

Truck and car show

Participants of the Shitbox Rally also pledge to put on an event to raise funds for the Cancer Council as part of the fun.

David and Calvin have have planned a ‘Top Gun’ Truck and Car Show,with charity auction, food and drinks and live music at the Kyneton Racecourse on Sunday,October 6, from 10am to 3pm.

They have opened entries for the event that has already sparked considerable interest. Truck entry (including driver and passenger) is $50, and car entry (including driver and passenger) is $25.

General admission is $10, and entry is free for children aged under 16 years.

All monies raised will go directly to the Cancer Council.

Show your support

Team TopGun has already achieved the rally'sminimum fundraising requirement of $5000 but is eager to take it further

To donate directly to the team, visit their fundraising page via: spring2024.shitboxrally.com.au/top-gun

Youcan also track their progress and follow journey via Facebook: facebook.com/team.top.gun.2024

Lizzy Welsh told the Express she was very lucky to receive afederal arts grant through Creative Australia to create anew piece for viola d'amore and electronic.

"I am thrilled to present the world premiere of the piece at The Old Church on the Hill with my wonderful colleagues Anthony and Natasha," Welsh said.

"Anthony and Natasha are some of Australia'smost renowned composers, and they happen to live right here in Chewton!

"The three of us have performed together (and separately) for over adecade, across Europe and Australia, but this is the first time the three of us have all appeared in the same concert in our local region," she said.

"For this concert, we will each be performing one of our own solo compositions."

Theunique concert event will take place at 7.30pm at The Old Church on the Hill, 36 Russell St, Quarry Hill.Tickets are $20/$15 (kids 12 and under free) and are available at the door or via Trybooking at www.trybooking.com/CUSKB

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Father-son team David and Calvin Tyquin will get behind the wheel for this year’s Shitbox Rally fundraiser.

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Market gives back to local community

The Riddells Creek Farmers Market committee has handed over a$3000 cheque to Riddells Creek Primary School.

The donation was made possible after reporting ahealthy profit this financial year,due to the huge efforts of the volunteer team to grow the market over the past 12 months.

Those efforts saw 12 markets, more than 12,000 patrons, 500 stalls and uncountable cute dogs visit the market over the course of the last year

The school plans to use the donation to purchase new books for its library,aswell as maths equipment and items for playbased learning.

"The RCFM is really pleased to be able to give back to the

school again this year," said Dawn McNeil-Davis, market president.

"Weknow from the experience of our own kids, in state schools every bit helps. It'sgreat for the community more broadly to know that the money they spend in supporting their local market ends up feeding back into that local community."

RCFM committee thanked the primary school for hosting the market, those who assist with the market, and the market-goers from near and far for showing their support.

Riddells Creek Farmers Market runs 9am to 1pm every third Saturday of the month. The next market day is Saturday,September 21.

Joseph Tawadros liveinWoodend

Experience the musical brilliance of Joseph Tawadros in Woodend this September long weekend.

Prepare to be enchanted as this world-renowned oud virtuoso fills the intimate setting of St Ambrose Church with his mesmerising music on Saturday,September 28, from 1pm to 2pm.

Renowned for his masterful blending of Arabic, jazz, andclassical influences, Tawadros has captivated audiences worldwide. An eight-time ARIA Award winner and Member of the Order of Australia, his music is atestament to his unparalleled artistry. Fromthrilling and furiously-paced numbers to beautifully introspective and tranquil compositions, it is woven together by Joseph’s trademark lyricism and the striking contemporary musicality of his oud.

Immerse yourself in the intimate atmosphere of St Ambrose ChurchasTawadros weaves asonic tapestry of emotion and virtuosity

The Woodend Winter Arts Festival committee is thrilled to have Joseph perform in Woodend, right before he heads offtothe USA with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the magic of his music up close. This concert is expected to sell out, book early to avoid disappointment at woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au.

Joseph Tawadros. Photo: Daniel Sponiar

Pictured are Riddells Creek Primary principal Sally Curmi with grade 3/4 students, and RCFM committee members: Dawn McNeil-Davis, Kelly deBie, Caroline Mews and Dee McDonell, Parents and Friends club president Claudette McCormick and Linda Bottom.

Photo: Nelle Pierce

Outstanding young people celebrated

Community-driven nominations for Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Youth Awards have highlighted the outstanding qualities and achievements of local young people. The annual awards recognise those aged between 12 and 25 who live or work in the Macedon Ranges and have made asignificant contribution to the community, as nominated by the community.

This year, more than 27 nominations –bothgroups and individuals –were received across six award categories, with winners chosen by an independent judging panel of young people and announced at agalaevent last week. Award winners are as follows (with summaries drawn from nominations given):

Willpower

Peta Turnbull, 23, was named the Willpower winner for showing real character and perseverance in the face of adversity.

She began playing with the Kyneton Tigers women's football team in 2021 and joined the club’s Football Integration Development Association team when it started afew years ago.

During her time at the club, Peta has continually volunteered at both teams while playing and works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure players are supported, and games run smoothly.

Good Deeds

Oliver Plunkett, 20, was awarded Good Deeds for his efforts at Hanging Rock Cricket Club.

Appreciating the support he received as ajunior, Oliver wanted to give back by volunteering in many roles around the club.

He coaches an Under 11 cricket team at the club, has joined the HRCC committee, taken on the club’s social media communications, and has assisted in running ajunior cricket clinic and social functions.

He attends training on Tuesdays and Thursdays, U/11 game days on Fridays, and senior games on Saturdays –all of this while also training to be apilot at flight school in Moorabbin.

Well Aware

Sienna Baird, 17, was awarded Well Aware for significantly contributing to promotion of LGBTIQA awareness and inclusion and focusing on young people's mental health.

She initiated an LGBTIQA awareness and inclusion group at school, which has become asafeand supportive space for students to express themselves and seek support.

Sienna has also been avocal advocate for mental health awareness among young people. She has collaborated with local mental health organisations to provide resources and support for students struggling with mental health issues. She organised aMental Health Awareness Week featuring guest speakers, mindfulness workshops, and peer support sessions, profoundly impacting the students and staff.

Skilling It

Benjamin Bezzina, 16, was awarded Skilling It for excelling in his role as acadets' section commander and public affairs officer.

He leads ateamofeight cadets, guiding them through activities and ensuring their wellbeing. His empathetic leadership style has inspired his peers to strive for excellence.

He has organised and led various training sessions, set ahigh standard for his peers, and actively participated in community service initiatives.

In his role as the public affairs officer, Ben has increased the visibility of the cadet program. By managing social media, he has attracted new members and boosted community engagement.

Nicely Played

Akasha Fortune, 17, was awarded Nicely Played for being at the top of her game in lawn bowls, winning the Victorian Championship and the Australian Open under 18 girls singles.

Akasha and her mother travel all over Australia to develop her skills. She trains up to four days aweekatthe high-performance facility in Sunbury and Romsey Bowling Club.

Akasha has been playing lawn bowls for about six years and is mentored by Commonwealth Gold medallist Carla Krizanic. Akasha does all of this while also attending school in Kyneton.

Young People's Choice

Olivia Pinnock, 12, was awarded the Young People’s Choice as decided by the judging panel, which considers all nominees across all categories.

She has participated in swimming, athletics, cross country, Brain Busters, and art and chess. She has also represented her school in various inter-school activities, including cross country, soccer (team captain), and orienteering.

Outside of school, Olivia loves her football (soccer) and has participated inthe following: Westside Strikers U12s, Merri-Bek Cup –Winners, George Cross Cup –Winners, Essendon Royals U15s Community Team, Essendon Royals U15s Community Premier League (CPL) Team, Football Victoria’s Skills Acquisition Program, Melbourne Victory’s Pre-Academy since 2021, Melbourne Victory’s U13s Team to QLD, and Melbourne Victory’s Showcase Team.

Olivia trains six times aweekand has agame on Sundays. She will often fill in for teams that need more players. Olivia has also shown resilience by overcoming a hamstring injury at the start of the season.

Peta Turnbull.Oliver Plunkett. Sienna Baird. Benjamin Bezzina. Akasha Fortune. Olivia Pinnock.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN Spring

How to discover more

Most of us would imagine that people visit galleries and museums in much the same way that everyone else does, but in fact, careful observation shows this is not the case.

Perhaps most people amble through the exhibits in arandom way,reading the labels about those objects that have especially caught their eye. It is certainly true that often many people gather around similar objects so that you might wonder if it is the few extra people that others are drawn to or is it that specific object itself that attracts more people. Some people carefully read seemingly all the labels in their entirety Studiously shifting their gaze from label to object and then back to label. However,many people find the best way to learn about an exhibition, to really see and understand, is to not only look at labels, text panels and more, but also who take the time to listen to afloor talk or acurator’stalkoreven join aguide on atour.Itseems that person-to-person engagement is the best way to learn and understand exhibitions and the world around us.

That is why during school holidays when Bendigo’sGolden Dragon Museum is open every day of the week, there is a 15-minute museum introductory talk at 11am each day and a15-minute curator’s talk on the current temporary exhibition every Monday and Wednesday at 2pm. Bookings are not required, but the talks do start on time, so it is often best to aim to join the group afew minutes before the scheduled start.

(Victoria’sGoldfields: Chinese Curiosities from Heritage Victoria closes November 10).

Have a wild time in the Ranges

There’sa rangeoffun activities hosted by the Macedon Ranges Shire for children and young people throughout the spring school holidays, from wildlife shows at Hanging Rock, to recreational activities and creative workshops to keep young minds busy For information and to register for any of the below activities, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ school-holidays or call 5422 0333. •Wildlife shows at Hanging Rock, October 1and 2. Various times. Join in the ultimate wildlife experience with TV personality and zoologist Chris Humfrey and the Wild Action Zoo team. In these interactive shows, you will come face-to-face with an array of wildlife that call this region home. Following the show,there will be photo opportunities with the animals and achance to chat with Chris and the Wild Action team. Bookings required. Tickets are $25 per person. •Youth Fest, Saturday September 21, noon-3pm, Woodend Community Centre, corner High and Forest streets. The festival highlights the talents, accomplishments and contributions of young individuals in the shire and will feature an art exhibition and competition, amaker’smarket with young talents selling their creations to the commu-

nity,and live music performances. All ages are welcome. For information, see mrsc.vic. gov.au/youth-fest.

•Dance holiday program, September 2325, 9am-noon, Buffalo Sports Stadium in Woodend. For children aged 6-12 years. Over three sessions, children will learn hiphop, acrobatic and acting skills in afun and engaging environment with aqualified professional. To enrol, email studio2tinytackers@mrsc.vic.gov.au or phone 5422 0333.

•Intensive Learn to Swim Program, Gisborne Aquatic Centre and Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre will run intensive swimming programs during the holidays as follows: GAC: Four-day program, September 23-26 (no lesson September 27); five-day program, September 30-October 4. KTSAC: Four-day program, September 23-26 (no lesson September 27); five-day program, September 30-October 4. To enrol in lessons, phone 5421 1452 (GAC) or 5421 1477 (KTSAC).

•The pool inflatable featuring obstacles, climbing hills and slides –will also run on various days at both aquatic centres throughout the holidays. Follow the centres’ respective Facebook pages for updates.

Go ride ahorse

Located in picturesque Spa Country, Boomerang Holiday Ranch invites people to enjoy the company of delightfully friendly horses while being immersed in the countryside just two kilometres from the centre of Daylesford. Their trail rides take you through beautiful bushland allowing you to experience nature first hand. The team at Boomerang will choose your horse for your particular ability.Safety instruction are given and rides split into groups ofdifferent skill levels so as to ensure you have asafe and fun horse-riding experience. Safety of riders is of utmost importance, as is the welfare ofBoomerang’shorses who are well-treated and maintained to keep

them at their healthiest andhappiest. When you book aride atBoomerang Ranch make sure you have something safeand comfortable to wear on the day such as long pants andflat, covered-in shoes. Australian safety standard helmets are provided for riders. Minimum age for arider is six years. Rides usually last for an hourbut longer ones can be arranged. Bookings for all rides are essential.

Golden Dragon Museum.

Photo: Jess White Photography

Warming up for parade at the Kyneton Showgrounds were three generations of dancers from one family. Representing the Body Bop dance class from Lauriston, dance teacher Sarah Morrison (centre) is pictured with her daughter Zoe and mother Bobbie Cheetham.

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Baby Boomers are the generation of people born from 1946 –1964. They invented the youth generation, the sexual revolution Baby Boomers rocked the world and it hasn’t been the same since!

Now,however,they are going through their 60s, and heavens forbid, even 70s! Arghhh! What? They really thought they’d never be old! But, most survived the ‘drinks, the drugs, and the rock ‘n roll’, and here they are.

The good news is, according the Marianne Pattinson, practitioner at Kyneton Hypno Therapies, you don’t have to fall to pieces with bad health, aching joints, hip and knee replacements and the rest of it.

“The Boomers are now at across-roads, being given a‘wake-up’ call,” Marianne says.

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Then, you find that you can more successfully do what you really want to do, which is to have a healthy lifestyle, maintain a healthy, more youthful body, and brain ”

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Cuppa Time for Dementia is back this October with Dementia Australia encouraging everyone to pop the kettle on and help raise funds for Australians impacted by dementia.

Entering into its third year, Cuppa Time forDementia is all about getting together with friends and family in October,putting the kettle on and raising funds to help Dementia Australia provide vital support and services.

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CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan says with 421, 000 Australians living with dementia she could not think of abetter reason to invite your family and friends over for acuppa.

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More community volunteers and committee members are needed to help keep Cancer Council Victoria’s much-loved fundraising event Relay for Life back on track in 2025 in Lancefield.

Relay For Life is ateam event that brings communities together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones, and to fight back against cancer

During the event, teams will complete laps around atrack or oval to signify that every day,we’re making strides towards acancer-free future.

Former nurse and Lancefield committee member Amanda Mullins says they’re looking for both committee members and volunteers to help organise next year’sevent.

While Amanda says as anurse she has cared for people with cancer,the cause hits close to home Amanda’s father passed away from prostate cancer,and her twin brother died from bowel cancer five years ago at the age of 49.

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to my heart, and Ilove the work Cancer Council Victoria does, so I’m really keen to encourage people to get involved and help,” she says. She saysRelay For Life eventsare also agreat opportunity to engage with the community andhave fantastic energy

“It just brings everyone together –the conversations you have when you’re walking around atrack with someone you’ve just metare really special,” she says.

With about 336 people diagnosed with cancer in the Macedon Ranges region each year,Relay For Life raises funds for Cancer Council Victoria’svital research, prevention and support services. On average, more than 134,000 participantstake part in in Relay ForLife events nationally, raising about $14 million each year Anyone wanting to join the Lancefield Relay for Life committee or volunteer can contact Cancer Council Victoria community givingofficer Grant White –grant.white@cancervic.org.au or head to the Relay for Life website.

Localconnections help youstayathome

If you are beginning to think about how you can stay living safely and comfortably in your own home as you get older,you might want to consider aHome Care Package. The Home Care Package program provides eligible people over the age of 65 years (or over 50 if you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) with personalised support to enable you to continue living independently at home and ensure that you maintain your quality of life as you age.

Those interested are invited to an information session in Kyneton next week where you will have the opportunity to find out how aHome Care Package works and meet the team from Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, which is alocal approved Home Care Package provider

The not-for-profit organisation has been apart of the community for nearly 40 years and has extensive experience delivering health, wellbeing and support services to the Macedon Ranges. They have astrong connection to the local community with staffbased at their offices in Kyneton, Romsey and Sunbury.A key feature of the government-funded program is consumer choice and the importance of the individual making decisions about their care.

“Wehelp manage your Home Care Package funds, but you have the freedom to choose the services that best fit your needs and lifestyle,” says Sylvia Franzen, one of Sunbury and Cobaw’scare advisors.

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“Every decision is made in consultation with you –Home Care Package recipients direct us as to who they would like the support from, and we help them to find services that meet their individual goals, allowing them to maintain their independence, enjoy familiar surroundings, and stay connected to their local community.”

The type of services that the scheme provides include personal care, gardening, meal preparation, escorted transport services, and allied health services such as physiotherapy, osteopathy,occupational therapy,podiatry and nursing. There are also options to access social and exercise activities in the local community

The information session is being held on Wednesday September 25 at1.30pm at 1Caroline Chisholm Drive in Kyneton. Refreshments included. Youcan just turn up, or to find out more, call 5421 6061 or email hcp@scchc.org.au.

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It’swidely understood that our emotional and mental wellbeing is interlinked with our physical health.

At Black Horse Therapies people are offered help with all aspects of their health and wellbeing.

Elizabeth Hannah offers equine-assisted therapy as well as acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She has practised acupuncture for more than 30 years and as apsychotherapist for four years. Participants can choose to have acupuncture treatment alongside the therapy work with the horses to help with stress and some of its physical symptoms such as muscular tension and headaches. People report that acupuncture gives them asense of calm and wellbeing

Equine-assisted therapy offers assistance to adults and children with awide range of issues, including those related to life transitions, end of life, neurodiversity, gender diversity as well as trauma, anxiety,grief and depression.

Working with horses in this therapeutic setting helps people build self-esteem and self-confidence andan awareness of their own internal state as well as that of another

All of this takes place in anon-threatening and safe way.The connection and trusting relationship the participant builds with both the horse and the therapist is the key to this work. The presence of the horse, who is powerful but also gentle and attentive, can be very comforting to people who are distressed and in pain.

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Ayoung participant recently said “I feel calm here at Black Horse Therapies. Iget to think calmly,get to work with amazing horses and Ihave the space to talk about things. All the bad things in my head go awaywhen I’m with the horses. Ihave empty space in my head, no thoughts, just being in the moment.”

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Stand together for men’s health

Men'smental health is in the spotlight for abarbecue gathering with aspecial guest speaker paralympian Liam Twomey at Mount Macedon Golf Club.

Twomey will share his inspiring story of overcoming mental illhealth after experiencing grief and loss. His journey towards wellness serves as apowerful example of resilience, making his address a highlight of the evening.

Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group is hosting the event aimed at supporting men's mental health and suicide prevention.

Recognising the importance of addressing grief, loss, and mental wellness, this event offers a supportive space for men who are navigating these challenging experiences.

The event will be held at the Mount Macedon Golf Club on Thursday,October 24.A free barbecue will begin at 6.30pm, followed by Liam Twomey'spresentation.

This event is open to all men and is designed to be awelcoming space where men can come together,share experiences and find hope through community

To book afreeticket, visit: eventbrite.com.au

SUPER QUIZ?

RoyalHigh Jinx at Lauriston Hall

Local knowledge (1 point)

1. Castlemaine Football Netball Club’s senior women footballers have now had how many consecutive premiership victories in the AFL Central Vic Women’s League?

2. Who has taken over management of the former Lady Brooks Kinder on Hutton Street, Kyneton?

3. The Great White Whale is afilm created by which Woodend resident?

4. The Friends of Wattle Gully Gold Mine and the Prospectors and Miners Association have recently recovered what stolen heritage-listed item? (3 points)

5. Which two local actors are sharing the lead role in Kyneton Theatre Company’s October production Legally Blonde –The Musical?

General knowledge (1 point)

6. Name two countries that border Greece?

7. What year was James Cameron’s film Titanic released?

8. How many sides does anonagon have?

9. In the NATO phonetic alphabet, what word represents the letter ‘O’? (3 points)

10. Who played Genie in the live action 2019 Aladdin film?

Lauriston Hall is again hosting an event with wonderful music and entertaining cabaret-style performance in October

Melbourne’s‘The RoyalHigh Jinx’ is a highly original contemporary world music band whose music is inspired by European traditions, peppered with gypsy jazz, balkan, latin and swing with apinch of folk cabaret.

They are known for their virtuosity,catchy songs and high-energy glamorous show

The Royal High Jinx will be performing at Lauriston Hall on Friday, October 11.Doors open 7pm. Music starts at 7.30pm. Table seating, BYO drinks (glasses provided) and asupper plate to share.

Tickets: $30 adult, kids free entry.Bookings via: trybooking.com/ CUPMQ

Juriansz is back

Castlemaine resident David Juriansz hasn’t played an original gig for over adecade. So he was shocked to find one of his songs being used in aTikTok video.

Even more surprising was when his teenage son recognised David’s song Intelligent Popstar ina fellow student’s Spotify playlist.

David, 57, a5Rhythms dance teacher, decided to payattention to the message from the digital universe. With the offer of agig at theTaproom, he’s decided to come out of performance hibernation.

"I’m not sure mycareer has been illustrious enough to call this a comeback," he said

In the mid-1990s, David won Port Fairy’s Festival song-writing award with Index Finger,a song aboutthe true story of awoman who lost a finger while fighting foraTVduring Boxing Day sales.

This award led to ashort overseas tour alongside the late Archie Roach, which then led to acover of his song, Neighbourhood Houses, being produced by Jo Camilleri and released by Tiddas.

"Admittedly, this is all ancient history, but if Oasis can reform, surely Ican get the band back together (I'm unpredictable Liamfor sure)?"

David said.

David’s humour is evident in some of his songs, others tackle difficult topics like grief, climate anxiety and war. Plus there’s theodd loveballad along theway.

He will be performing these songs drawing on four albums of material at his gig this Friday night at the Taproom inCastlemaine from 7.30pm. Entry is free.

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Melbourne’s ‘The Royal High Jinx’ is ahighly original contemporary world music band.

Stage setfor brigade fundraiser

Music legend Daryl Braithwaite and local rising talent Taylor Sheridan will fill Kyneton Town Hall with music to raise funds for Malmsbury Fire Brigade this month.

Braithwaite’sillustrious career spans decades. From his iconic solo days, to his early years with teen-heartbreakers Sherbet, he will take fans on ajourney through his greatest hits, including classics like The Horses, As the Days Go By, One Summer, and many more beloved tunes that have defined generations.

With multiple ARIA Awards under his belt and a place in the ARIA Hall of Fame, Braithwaite continues to inspire fans old and new alike.

Taylor Sheridan joins him, alocal sensation whose soulful voice and captivating lyrics are making big waves in the music scene. Sheridan’sdynamic performance will set the stage perfectly for an unforgettable afternoon of music.

The concert will be held at Kyneton Town Hall, on Sunday,September 22, 5pm-6.45pm.

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness two generations of Australian musical talent come together with all proceeds going to the Malmsbury Fire Brigade.

Tickets are $65. VIP meet and greet packages are $200.

Purchase tickets online via: mrsc.vic.gov.au or contact the box office on 1300 888 802 (Monday to Friday 10am-3pm).

Concert supports orchestra

Acclaimed cellist Zoe Knighton, of Flinders Quartet, will present abenefit concert this month to support Resonance String Orchestra’svital community music education and performance work in Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires.

All proceeds will go towards Resonance'swork in empowering regional communities to make great music.

Zoe will perform Charlie Mackesy’s The boy the mole the fox and the horse with movements by Bach.

“Charlie Mackesy’sstory about aboy, amole, afox and ahorse gives us life lessons in away that can relate to all generations," Zoe said.

"Every time Iplay Bach, Ihave new insights into the 'human condition' and find it fascinating that the notes he wrote 250 years ago still seem so contempo-

rary today.Bach and Mackey’sprofundity make for anatural pairing, each adding layers of emotion to the other.”

Also on the program is Bach: Largo and Allegro Assai from Sonata No 3InC Major by Resonance student Thomasina Challender

Resonance String Orchestra will perform Andante Festivo by Sibelius and Polska from Dorotea, aSwedish traditional arrangement by the Danish String Quartet, rearranged in bespoke trademark arrangements for Resonance String Orchestra by co artistic director Emma Wade.

Castlemaine Anglican Church, 8 Mostyn Street, on Saturday,September 21, at 3pm.

Tickets available at via: events.humanitix.com/resonance_fundraiser

Roarsome fun

Aroarsome get-together of entertainment has been unearthed by the Castlemaine Library for the school holidays.

Here'sanidea of things the young ones in your care can get up to

*Monday September 23 –10.30am-11.30am, Dino Snow Globes (ages 5-10)

*Tuesday September 24 –11am-noon, Museums Victoria Dinosaur Discovery (ages 4-12)

*Wednesday September 25 –10.30am-noon, Movie: Inside Out 2 (PG 8+)

*Monday September 30 –10.30am-11.30am, Bloom and Buzz: Craft Bar (Ages 5-10)

*Wednesday October 2–10.30am-12.40pm, MOVIE: If (PG6+)

Bookings free but required for all sessions.

Playponderswho is tellingthe truth?

It's the 1950s. In arented chalet in the French Alps, newly-wed Daniel Corban calls the local police inspector reporting that his wife Elizabeth is inexplicably missing. Alocal priest arrives to tell Daniel that his wife has come back, to beg for his forgiveness. Astunned Daniel immediately rejects her as an imposter, that she's lying, and she is not his wife. Other witnesses arrive and verify her as Madame Corban, and Daniel, doubting his sanity, feels trapped in asinister web of intrigue. Who is telling the truth?

Cathouse Players director Bette Sartore said there were some familiar faces in her ensemble cast for this cracker of aplay.

"Frank Sartore, Michael Treloar, Helen Gramberg, Maggie Browne, another cameo role from Galen Sartore –and we welcome experienced new members Graham Pitts and Mark Fuller," Bette said.

"Running the show is stage manager Gail (Murfi) McGregor, assisted by Nicole Katiforis, and our lighting and sound techie is Di Addington.”

Cathouse Players' Trap for aLonely Man by Robert Thomas runs for six performances only (October 18-27) in their warm and cosy pop-up theatre at the Masonic Centre Kyneton, 7Yaldwyn Street West.

Tickets at $25/$20 include sherries on arrival, programs, and all interval refreshments.

Companion card is welcome. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CURGO

N.B. If any earlybird bookings were made the end of Gaslight,orparticular seats reserved, contact Cathouse Players to ensure that these are secured. For other enquiries, call Helen on the new Catphone: 0494 166 257

Thomas

This woman is not my wife! (L -R)Graham Pitts as Inspector Quentain, Helen Gramberg as Elizabeth, Michael Treloar as Daniel Corban and Mark Fuller as Father Maximin. Photo: Nicole Katiforis

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Managing the outputs of acool compost bin canget complicated, particularly if we only have one bin, where we can find ourselves with finished compost in the bottom and fresh food scraps at the top. Coolcomposting is so much easier if we have two bins that can rotate functions, an active one for adding fresh material to, the other for curing our compost in.

For afew months we focus all our compost building attention on one bin (remembering to blend up agreat mix of balanced ingredients –ofcourse). We don't have to fill that first bin to the top, but close to full is good, leaving abit of ‘headroom’ for aeration. Adding ahealthy capping of carbon-rich material (straw or autumn leaves) will help with insulation.

We then shift all our composting attention to the second bin and leave the first one to the worms, fungi and bacteria. It can take agood six –12months for the compost to fully cure.

Once our second bin is near full, time to check if the curing is done in the first bin. There shouldn’t be any recognisable food left and worm numbers should have peaked and then started to fall, though there could still be afair bit of wriggly action in there.

If we've put rodent mesh over the bottom of the bin (which we highly recommend), we’ll need to unfold that mesh from the bottom lip (not the easiest job to do) and lift the bin offthe finished compost. We should now have arich mound

of cured compost ready for the garden.

Even if there are worms remaining in the cured compost, they should be fine in the garden and will find their way to where they need to be, but if you'd prefer to ‘rescue’ the worms from the cured compost (to add back into the active bin), try some gentle persuasion.

Worms don't like being in the sunlight, so over afew hours on asunny day scrape the top 5cm or so layer offour finished compost mound, leaving the pile for awhile so the remaining worms can head down out of the sunlight. Continue working down in 5cm increments to the bottom of the pile, the remaining worms will be concentrated down there. We can then scoop up that worm-heavy layer and transfer it to our active compost bin.

Ihavedone this process in the past, but Iamnow confident the worms are fine in the garden and will find their way to where they are happiest, probably back in the active compost bin via the soil!

After that it is just acase of putting the rodent mesh back on the bottom lip and keeping track of which bin is the active one that weare feeding, and which bin is in its curing phase.

–Joel Meadows works with *YesIn My Back Yard, (YIMBY), acommunityscale composting initiative in Castlemaine and surrounds. Send questions or comments to hello@yimbycompost.com, or to book in for acompost workshop!

Youth Fest this month

The skills and achievements of young Victorians are being celebrated in amonth-long Youth Fest.

The festival is set to include arange of events, from asilent disco walking tour to a youth leadership roundtable, music festivals and creators’ markets, sustainable clothes swap, skate and other sport competitions, and adigital arts exhibition.

State government grants of up to $2000 were awarded to 110recipients including schools, local governments and community organisations to support Youth Fest events and activities.

In the Macedon Ranges, some of those Youth Fest activities are ayouth fiesta feast at Kyneton Community House, and arange of activities hosted by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

Kyneton Community House will host aYouth Fiesta at The Good Hub on September 27, from 3.30pm to 7pm.

The night will entail afree feast on shared tables and an open stage/mic component for thosethat wish to showcase atalent.

It aims to bring together people from different cohorts and high schools toenjoy an inclusive and fun evening tomake new peer-to-peer connections.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council will host aYouth Fest event atWoodend Community Centre on September 21 from noon to 3pm.

This event will be acombination of an art competition, maker's market and live performers and is centred around showcasing young people'stalent,achievements and contributions within the community

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Classic meets modern

Step into the charm of Muckleford with this enchanting 1864 Ross Farm homestead, nestled on five serene acres. This former dairy farm, beautifully restored and expanded, marries historic allure with modern comforts for atruly unique living experience. The vine-covered return verandah welcomes you into ahome where history lives in every textured wall, exposed brick, and timber-lined ceiling. Original pine floorboards lead through rooms steeped in character,each anostalgic nod to the past.

Meticulously renovated, the home now suits contemporary living while retaining its timeless elegance. It offers four bedrooms, with three featuring built-in robes, and amaster suite complete with an ensuite and walk-in robe. The country-style kitchen is atrue heart of the home, boasting painted timber cabinetry,anisland with wine storage, and a900mm SMEG oven with gas cooktop. Sunlight floods the informal dining area, where glass doors open onto a peaceful courtyard, perfect for alfresco dining.

Aharmonious blend of old and new,a 1990’sarchitectural extension adds three spacious bedrooms, agenerous living area with arched windows, and asecond bathroom. Cosy up in the original lounge or sitting room, both offering intimate spaces for reflection. Modern conveniences include two split systems, heating panels in every room, a6.6kW solar system with 13kw battery storage, and three fireplaces, including awood heater.Solar hot water with an electric booster ensures year-round comfort.

The grounds of this property unfold into aseries of hidden gardens, tranquil picnic areas, and trees heavy with fruit. There are two secure paddocks ideal for hobby farming or keeping apony Adam, and ajetty provide aplayful summer retreat. Acharming studio with its own deck offers potential for guest accommodation, while Basset Creek gracefully traces the rear boundary.With water tanks holding around 96,000 litres, there’sa generous supply to meet all your needs.

Property: 1864 Ross Farm homestead set on fiveidyllic acres

Address: 59 Ross Road,Muckleford. Price: $1,395,000

Agoldensanctuary

Tucked away from the streetscape is this private multi-faceted 2914m2 (approx.) property,a unique opportunity to live and work from home 700m from the heart of Maldon. Step into the quintessential country dream with acirca 1860s two-bedroom miners’ cottage, aself-contained two-bedroom converted barn, three independent studios and arambling garden with park-like planting.

Complete with the charm of yesteryear,the cottage sits perfectly within its enchanting garden. It features aliving room with acovetimber-clad ceiling, asolid wood heater inset into aperiod fireplace with atimber surround and two sets of french doors opening onto the front wisteria-adorned verandah.. The country-style kitchen with dining provides a 900mm Smeg gas cooktop with an oven, aBosch dishwasher,the quaintest open fireplace with timber surround, awalk-in pantry,a ceramic farm-style sink, two skylights, asplitsystem and two sets of french doors opening to apaved entertaining area.

The main bedroom is light and bright, with a vaulted ceiling and windows framing the garden, and the second bedroom has built-in robes, timber cladding and araked ceiling. The central bathroom has a shower over the bath, atoilet and abasin. Amudroom with built-in robes, awooden bench top with basin, storage, apetite external door,slate flooring, and asecond external access to asunny courtyard

overlooking the garden, barn and studio. Modern updates to the cottage include asplit system, gas hydronic heating, and an integrated solar system.

The converted two-bedroom barn is set up for self-contained guest accommodation and is run as asuccessful Airbnb by the current owners. The respectful conversion features entry via an oversized barn-style door into the spacious open-plan living with dining and akitchenette. The space feels expansive, with ahigh vaulted ceiling with skylights and apolished concrete floor.The living has asolid wood heater,a ceiling fan, and double doors leading to apatio overlooking the park-like garden and chicken pen. The kitchenette with dining has an electric cooktop, afarmhouse-style ceramic sink, timber benchtops, and asplit system. Double rustic doors lead into aground-floor bedroom with asplit system and two cute 6/6 period-style windows. Stairs lead to atimber-clad second bedroom with acoveceiling, a split system, period-style windows and abarn-style door opening onto anorth-facing balcony

The 2914m2 (approx.) property provides three independent studio/ office/ workshop spaces: a3.5m x2.3m workshop nestled within the elm trees, has a wall air conditioner and averandah overlooking the orchard and surrounding landscape; a3.5m x5m office with asplit system; and a2.9m x3.8mstudio with a2.9m x3.8m storage room and averandah.

Property: Miners cottage, self-contained converted barn and three studios

Address: 16 HornsbyStreet Maldon

Price: $1,150,000

Agent: Cantwell Property Castlemaine

Contact: Michael Cantwell 0419 339003

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Style, Romanceand Fabulous Facilities on 6 Glorious Acres

Welcome to 580 Pyrenees Highway,Chewton—a stunninglifestyle property just tenminutes fromCastlemaine.At firstglance,you mightthink this is aclassic heritagehome. Butlookcloser, andyou'llfinditblendsperiodfeatures with modern touches. Inside, thedoublefront doors lead to an open plan kitchen, dining andlivingarea. The home’s fabulous layout includes twowings.Tothe left,find3bedroomsand thefamilybathroom. To theright,discover an adult’sretreat featuringasecondlivingarea. Step outside to the‘Ginand TonicSecret Garden,’anenchanting space. Sealed paths alloweasy, barefoot access,and aprivate outdoorclawfootbathwithaccesstohot wateradds yetmoreromance andluxury. The propertyincludes 4well-fenced paddocks withlane-way access,perfect forhobby farmpursuits.A Colourbond shedwithtimberbarn-styledoors caters to vehiclestorage andtinkering,whilesmaller sheds provide additional gardening andstorage space. Additional features includea5.5kW solar system forenergy efficiency anda dam withwater pumped to tanksfor stockand gardens

CharmMeets ModernLuxury: Your Malmsbury Oasis Awaits!

Dive into Malmsburybliss!Enjoy acharmingheritage facade,moderncomforts andasparklingheatedpool with afab cabana.Withlushgardens,a sunny deck anda spaciousshed, this home’s perfectfor family funorcosygettogethers.Discoveryourdream home today! grandentryway that leaves an indelible impression. An expansive living area is atestament to grandeur, boasting high rakedceilings andasliding door that lead to aspaciousdeckfor outdoordining.

Country Style Period Home Surrounded By ANature Belt On 40 Acres

40 acres, carefully nurtured over thepast20years have been cultivated to provide a havenfor native wildlife. Nestled withinthisslice of Australianaparadiseisacharming period cottagebrimmingwithcharacter. Featuring3bedrooms, acosyloungewith awoodheater andaninviting decked verandah,thishomeoffersbothcomfort and character. With dams,sheds andaflexiblestudio, it's perfectfor peaceful countryliving

31 415.96 Ha

30 South Lane, Kyneton

Open Sunday 12.00pm -12.45pm For Sale EPR: $980,000 -$1,070,000

Private Sanctuary In Park-like Surrounds 31 22 Ha

The long driveway createsasense of arrival, flankedbybeautiful redgumsand a large scenic damasyou enterthisdreamy5acresanctuary on thefringeofKyneton -something harbouredbymanyfamilies, city professionals andretirees alike. The updated family home is surrounded by delightful,establishedgardens withavarietyof shrubs, flowering plants andnatives creating arefugefor wildlifeand birdlife.The lightfilled living anddiningarea open onto widefront andrear verandas foryourideal morning coffee spot and3king-size bedroomscomplimentthe generousfeelofthe home witha double carport, numeroussheds andsecurefencing completingthe picture.

Framedviews of Mt Alexanderand theCastlemaine jail fromthe light-filledliving andmeals areas are setagainst abackdropofnew flooring,new ceramic kitchen benchtops ,inductioncooktop, new tiled splashback,split system to meals kitchenareaand gasductedheating throughout. Thelarge centralliving room leads outtothe huge shelteredbalcony forfamily entertaining and there is abrandnew bathroom withshower over bath,togetherwitha spaciouslaundry withsecond shower andseparatewc. There are 3veryspaciousbedrooms upstairs withloadsofbuiltinstorage to each room andthere is plenty of space to addanensuite andWIR if desired Downstairsone of theoriginalgarages hasbeenconverted to astudiospace/ 4thbedroom with tiledfloor andthere is also asingle garagewitha fabulous workshopbeyond. Understairsstorage provides fora fabulous cellar!

Circa1900,ArabellaCottage is awonderful exampleofDaylesford’searly architectural history. The double fronted 4bedroom,2bathroomVictorian on 1018sqm(approx.) is in greatcompany with otherbeautiful period homesinits town fringe,treelined street Stroll around thecornertothe localshops,celebrated eateries,the supermarketand the Daylesford Lake. Beyond thewoven wire fence, thehomewithits wideverandahfronts a leafy, peaceful sanctuary withsealedsidedriveway access to thesubstantial 4car brick garage.

Experienceunparalleledliving at 1Kyneton Metcalfe Road,a meticulously crafted, off-grid sanctuaryon1 acre.Revel in itssuperiorrenovation, featuring high-end appliances andachicdesign. Boasting luxuriousappointments, energy-efficientfeatures,fabulous infrastructure andastunninglylandscaped garden,thispropertyseamlesslyblendsstyle,comfortand first-class technology in adream location

Builtinthe 1890s,originallyacobbler’s cottageand nowaffectionatelyknown as ‘Embla,’ this propertyispoised to leavealasting impressiononyou

The home hasbeenopenedatthe rear to integrateakitchen,diningand living area. The kitchenistimelessand stylishwithroyal blue cabinetry, stainlesssteel appliancesand windows pictureframing theenchanting garden

At theveryrear of theproperty, thestables,boasting originalexposed hardwood beams andapolishedconcretefloor, present an inspiringspace forahomeofficeorpotential business venture.

Located midway between Carisbrook and Maryborough this fantastic family home enjoys the beauty of abushland setting only minutes from the heart of Maryborough. With the borrowed landscape of state forestry land to the rear and western side, you get to enjoy the beauty of the bush without the upkeep.

The property is well maintained both inside and outside. The yards have been tidied and new screening plants added to the front, once established creating privacy.The shedding is good with 2.7m high remote roller doors for vehicle and caravan storage and side workshop. There is power to the shedding and concrete flooring. Attached to the home an enclosed carport, open at the rear and with remote roller door to the front.

The home is deceptively spacious, awide central hall leads to three generous bedrooms all having built-in-robes, the master asplit system. Also, offthe hall entry to the living, alight filled room with its own split system for keeping the space comfortable. Combined, the kitchen and dining are at the rear.Polished wooden floors create awarmth here and the kitchen is equipped with gas cooking and lots of cupboards for storage and

bench space for meal prep. Completing the floorplan, acentral bathroom with toilet and alarge mudroom/laundry with second toilet. AMod wood deck creates an ideal outdoor entertaining area.

The home has been freshened with an internal and external paint, new carpet, polished floorboards, and new window furnishings and external blinds. Representing excellent value and opportunity to secure awell-maintained home with room to move close to amenities, shopping, and schools.

Tranquiloff grid living

Nestled among the rolling countryside of Barkers Creek this six acre (approx. 2.4 hectare) allotment offers apeaceful lifestyle environment with a mudbrick and stone home along with alarge studio/ bungalow surrounded by native grasses, shrubs, gums and asubstantial dam.

The home is light filled and offers one bedroom with two way bathroom and asubstantial open plan kitchen, meals, family area with large windows providing lovely outlooks into the natural surrounds. The studio/bungalow is generous in size allowing

for avariety of functions and has aset of large double barn doors opening into the garden.

Externally there is storage shedding, shelters, outdoor dunny,raised beds for vegetable gardens, hot house, water reticulation from the dam and much more. The property is serviced by asmall solar system, solid fuel heating and water tanks, all within afew minutes’ drive to freeway and approx. 10 minutes to Castlemaine.

Mudbrick and stonehome plus large studio/ bungalowonsix acres

423 WhiteGum Road,Barkers Creek

$640,000 -$675,000

LIFESTYLE RETREATWITH MAGNIFICENT STUDIO WORKSHOP

•Modern well-appointed East facing kitchen, renovated bathroom, bedroom and spacious open plan dining family area ground floor

•Upstairs flexibility of extra living or morebedrooms with aprivate West facing deck.

•Bespoke 100sqm studio/workshop with a4.5m clearance, 30sqm mezzanine with abathroom. Second 6x9m garage as well

•Split systems, solid fuel heating, insulation, 2x20,000 litredomestic water tanks, another 25,000ltr of storage water,6.5kw solar,easy access to the Freeway to Bendigo and Melbourne with Castlemaine approx.15mins.

•MajesticMtTarrengowerasabackdrop

•With anumber of established gums scattered across the

•Set on acorner with two road frontages only aminute or two to Cairn Curran and afew minutes further into the historic town of Maldon this parcel will satisfy anumber of semi-rural pursuits.

•Heartofthe township alongside the iconic viaduct-historic railway bridge dating back to 1862.

•Zoned for township development, the property promises a serene lifestyle with the convenience of amenities including local parks, the renowned Taradale PrimarySchool, and businesses.

•Mains power, mains water and NBN arereadily available.

•Sealed road, and within minutes of the Calder Freeway Regional hubs Kyneton and Castlemaine only a15-minute commute away

Kyneton’s number1 sellingteam, with more support than ever before.

AS WE CONTINUE TO GROW AS KYNETON’S LARGEST REAL ESTATE BUSINESS AND NUMBER 1AGENCY SO DOES OUR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL AND SKILLEDTEAM OF SUPPORT STAFF,ADMINISTRATIONAND SPECIALISTMARKETINGPROFESSIONALS.

Our internal support team

Lilly Redpath –ExecutiveAssistant to Nathanial Briggs Lilly bringsawealth of experienceinsupporting Nathanial as Directorand Sales Executive. With astrongbackground in marketing,administration and the real estate industry, Lilly spentanumber years as ExecutiveAssistanttoprominent Melbourne based agentLou Rendina. In morerecentyears,Lilly has spenther time as acreativedirectorand manager of aworld renowned marketing and photographyagency. She nowjoins RayWhiteKyneton to manage the daytoday operations of our Director NathanialBriggs

Suzie Blake –SalesAssociate &Buyer Manager

Suzie Blake is apassionate real estate professional whoisdelightedtocall the Macedon Ranges home.Prior to entering real estate,Suzie sustained an accomplished career in the arts forover20years,whereshe excelled in avariety of positions, from developingAboriginal artcentres in Australia’s outback to high profile roles with celebrities in London including being EA to Elle McPherson forover2years.Apeople-person to the core,she is authentic,professional and creative, but above all,ago-getter

Nowfirmly cementedinthe local communityofKyneton, Suzie brings aunique perspectivetothe real estate sector, one fused withanastuteknowledge and appreciation of aesthetics,beauty and designcoupled with asolid sales background developed over manyyears working in commercial artgalleries Her commitmenttoexceptional serviceisunmistakable,ensuring meticulous attention to detail,coupled with aunique abilitytounderstand the distinctneeds of her clients and translate their desires into tangible results

RAYWHITE KYNETON RELIES HEAVILYUPON THE EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY OF THESE EXPERTS IN ORDER TO MAKE SELLING AND LEASING AS EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE AS POSSIBLE.

Linda Aitken–Campaign Manager

Linda has been apart of the RayWhiteKyneton team forover2years.Linda previously worked managing the Myer Family Group,holds abachelorof education and todayruns and assists our salesteam with all thebackend campaignmanagement, marketing and operations of eachindividual sales campaign.

Louise Haigh –SalesSupport

Assistingwith both office operationsand weekend open homes running along side Tamara, Nathanial,Helen and Suzie,Louise offers avaried and experienced background.After spending numerous years in Melbourne and more recently running herown business whilst working locally in Kyneton.

Rickie Aguilar– Sales Administration &Support

Roxanne Bayot–Property Management Administration &Support

TammyBeck –Office Support &Admistration

Stef Ryan –Office Support &Adminstrtion

RayWhiteKyneton is incrediblyproud to also have extensiveexternal support and technology available to us,whilstbeing backed by Australia’s Largest Real Estate Companywehaveaccess to professionalmarketing teams,aspecific and dedicatednational rural andcommercial network,external consultants,sales mentorship,business coach’s,extensivetraining,trades people forproperty preparation and maintenance, property stylist and much more.

We areare proud to be able to offer such supporttoeach individual campaign in bothSales and Property Managementallowing us to continue leading the wayacross Kyneton, Macedon Ranges and surrounding regions in Real Estate

Atouch of luxury

Experience the essence of luxury living in this newly built custom Paul Gray built family home located on the high side of very popular Warren Street. Situated on approximately 659m2, this beautiful home embodies effortless elegance and low-maintenance sophistication.

Step inside where every detail has been meticulously crafted to enhance family living, luxury,and open space. Discover athoughtfully designed interior boasting four spacious bedrooms, each offering aunique retreat. Twobedrooms feature walk-in robes, while another includes built-in robes, ensuring ample storage for every member of the family.The large main bedroom, featuring amodern ensuite with double vanity is complemented by a large walk-in robe for ultimate convenience and comfort.

The heart of the home is the open and expansive living and dining area. Astunning kitchen awaits, complete with 900mm appliances, overhead cabinetry,and V-stone benchtops. Awalk-in pantry adds practicality

For moments of relaxation and entertainment, asecond sitting room provides the perfect retreat. The layout is intelligently designed with the main bedroom positioned at the front for privacy,whilethe remaining bedrooms are set in their own wing, offering both harmony and individual space.

For complete indulgence, alarge family bathroom awaits, featuring adeep soaking bath, inviting you to unwind and rejuvenate at the end of each day.A large laundry with awalk-in linen cupboard and aseparate powder room completes the internal space. Outside, the landscaped gardens with tiered retaining walls adorned in timber and Castlemaine Stone create atranquil retreat. Atriple car garage with drive-through access and additional parking space ensures ample room for vehicles, boats, trailers or campervans and is meticulously finished with exposed aggregate driveway and pathways.

The modern facade blends brick, render,and timber panels, setting asophisticated tone. Outside, an expansive 6x6 outdoor alfresco area with merbau decking and electrical points beckons for relaxation and entertaining.

With the builder’swarranty still in effect, this significant property is atrue showstopper, offering unparalleled comfort and style in afantastic position of Kyneton.

Property: Newly custombuilt four bedroom home

Address: 76 Warren Street,Kyneton

Price: $1,195,000 -$1,285,000

Agent: RayWhite Kyneton

Contact: Nathanial Briggs 0400 820 805 TamaraMactier 0429 136 635

family.Located in aquiet location,this 1207 sqm (approx) property offers country-style living with moderncomforts and convenience. Conveniently located for country

and town access, this much-loved home is

its next chapter

Ready andwaiting

This property on Sturt Street is avery pretty cream painted weatherboard with white accents and aheritage red galvanized iron roof and window shades. This home is on the southside of the street and stands behind awooden picket fence.

The distance to Mollison street is 750 metres and the area of the block is 582m2.

There is aconcrete front porch and asingle entrance to the wide entrance hall.

Athree bedroom home, there are free-standing wardrobes in the first and second bedrooms, with abuilt-in cupboard in the third.

The bathroom consists of afull bath, shower,toilet and anew basin/ vanity Outside the bathroom is alarge storage cupboard or linen-press.

The lounge is heated by way of asplit-system air-conditioner,there is also agas heater

The kitchen is of solid-core timber,with an Electrolux cooker and an alcove that would have previously been used for awood-burning oven. The chimney has been blocked off, but could be re-opened as the structure remains.

There is also avestibule/ back porch with louvres and alaundry with abath.

In the back garden, there is asingle car garage and alarge storage shed. Both with concrete floors and power

Property: Pretty three bedroom home in prime location

Address: 6Sturt Street,Kyneton

Price: $690,000 -$750,000

Agent: Raine &Horne

Contact: Judith Stevens0438683 484

Belle Property Castlemaineand Maldon.

129High Street, Maldon.

3 a 2 b 2 v 1012r

•Set on agenerous 1012m2 block,this elegant Victorian reproduction featuresa mix of period &contemporary features

•3 bedrooms, 2bathrooms, 10-footceilings, timber kitchen &openplan living area

•Just ashort stroll to historic Maldonvillage

For Sale

$880,000

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BrettTweed |0417564 697

Rob Waller |0418571 130

29 Berkeley Street, Castlemaine.

3 a 1 b 2 v 730r

•Charming 1950s villawith established gardens, perfectly positioned in central Castlemaine

•3 generously sized bedrooms, light filled living roomwithtimber floorboards &updated bathroom

•North-facing rear aspectwithshedand mature trees

For Sale

$765,000

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RobWaller |0418571 130

Blasi Mulholland |0417311 733

1/57Brown Street, Castlemaine.

2 a 1 b 2 v 406r

•Spacious and immaculate townhouse withprivate alfresco &lovely garden

•2 bedrooms, each withbuilt-in robes,well-equipped kitchen & separate dining area

•Private, north-facing backyard with generous alfresco space

For Sale

$639,000

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RobWaller |0418571 130

BlasiMulholland |0417 311 733

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Maureen Lillian

Passed away peacefully

Dearly lovedwifeof Jim(dec).

Belovedmother of Phillip (dec), Michael, David and their families BackwithJim, together again.

Inloving memory

Douglas Clinton

9.11.1927-13.9.2024

Passed away peacefully at Bupa Kyneton. Lovedhusband of Lorna, father& father-in-lawof Jeanette, Gary&Kerrie Craig &Kylie & Richard. Grandfather of Sarah (dec), Lachlan, Melissa &Brett, Nicholas &Jessica, Jackson, Mitchell &Matthew GreatGrandpa of Penelope &Margot, Harry

Deaths

Dot passed away peacefully at Arcare Castlemaine

Daughter of AlbertErnest and AdaPhillipsJenkin

Dearly lovedsister of Olive, Alfred, Edward, Stanley(Charlie), Harold, Elsie, Wilfred, Thelma and Ronald (all dec).

"TheJenkin familychain is nowcomplete"

Lovedsister of thelate Edward andBetty Jenkin. Dearly lovedAunty Dot to John andJanice, Helen andGlenn Butterworth GreatAunty to Narelle, Kathrynand MarkGoodall, David and Bronwyn,Kirstynand Neil, and Shelley GreatGreat Aunty to Cooper, Hannah andLachlan Goodall, Leah, Julianand Blake, Graham and Harrison Donald.

Lovingmemories of our Aunty Dot who enjoyedbeingpartofour family

Dearlyloved sisterand sister in lawof Charlie and Kath (both dec)

AuntyofGraham, Maree andNoel, Malcolm (dec) andKaren, Valerie and David andfamilies

Your memorywewill alwaystreasure, in our hearts youwill stayforever. We will missyou Aunty Dot.

Sister to Harold (dec)and GraceJenkin Aunty to Norman

Sister of the late Wilfred andAda Jenkin. Aunty to Phillip (dec), Gwenyth, Daryl and Russell.

Sister of Thelma(dec) and sisterinlaw of Fred (dec).

LovedAunty Dot of Faye and Jack Hards,Lukeand Katey, andJoel. Christmasjustwon’tbethe same No longer in our livestoshare, butinour hearts you’ll alwaysbethere.

Dearly lovedsister of Ron and Joan (both dec), AuntyofKerrie,Glenn andMurray Great Aunty of Mathew, Damien, Nicole,Aurora, Harper and Luna. Willbesadly missed by all whoknewand lovedher

NICHOLLS

Garry‘Nicho’

Twoyears have gone since we said goodbye youare in my thoughts

Deaths

LYON -Doug

The U3A KynetonCommittee andmembers would liketoextend their sincere sympathy to Doug’sfamily

In 2005 Doug established U3AKyneton with 50 members and wasits Founding President, as well as standing as adelegate of U3A NetworkVictoria.

Doug wasadynamic member of U3AKyneton He also enjoyeda long association with U3A Gisborne

Thank you, Doug, foryour dedicated commitment to the Kyneton and Macedon Ranges community

Dorothy(Dot) Jenkin

AService of Thanksgiving forthe life of Miss DorothyJenkin will be held in the UnitingChurch, Lyttleton Street, CastlemaineTODAY (Tuesday) 17th September at 1.30pm. Following this service the cortegewill leave forthe Harcourt Cemetery

To join us at the service via livestream, please visit Dot’stribute page on the website of MountAlexander Funerals

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Installation of three (3) Vodafone panel antennas,2.7m long on anew shared headframe

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CASTLEMAINE

Draper96-16-16 third on acountback.

In Saturday'sstableford, 35 points was the magicnumber,with countbacks deciding the Aand B-grade winners.

Neil Webster(12)claimed victory in thetop grade, fending offa late charge from in-form KlaiJermyn (1).

In B-grade, Nigel Wilson (14) was edged out by the fast-finishingJason Glenister (16).

Only six birdies were recorded, with Jermyncollecting four.Healsoearned NTP honours with Dave Stephens.

On Saturday morning therewere nine contestantsinthe nine-hole round.

Kevin Adams (21) finished with 16 points, two ahead of Mary Harris (31).

In Thursday'sstablefordBryan Fitzgerald (15) impressedwiththe day'sbest round of 40 points, three clearofVin Walsh(15)

Peter McCoombe(10) edgedout Jermyn(1) in A-grade on acountback.

Jermynand Jeremy Bottomley each nailed threebirdies, andGlenn Carroll and TrishSharrock were NTPs.

GISBORNE

Last Tuesday was Thank ASuper Day, whereall golfersay 'Thank You' to the ground staffwho work passionately to maintain their courses.

So, thanks to the fantastic Gisborne team of Gov, Lee, Sawn, Jarrod and Nathanfor all their hard work.

It was abit fresh on Saturdayas MotherNature reminded us we live in theMacedon Ranges and she hasn't quite finished winter yet.

But that didn't deter 83 golfers wearing numerous layersfromcompeting in thestableford competition.

Scratch markerSteve Veloso topped A-grade with 36 points,James McKibbin'sfatherwon B-grade with 35, and Steve Readman had aday out in winning C-grade with 37 points.

Last Wednesday 27 women competed in theirstablefordevent

Well donetoAdrienne Fievezwho wonA-grade with an impressive 39 points, one clearofLynne Smith.

KYNETON

Kash Karunasena eagled the 14th on Saturday andwentontohave the best overall stableford score, landing theeagle'snestproceeds as well.

Jellis Craig sponsored the round, which producedthe following grade winners:

A– Mat Hodgkiss (6)37points from TimKirk(8) 32;B –Ivan Smolcic (17) 37 from Barry Murphy(14) 35;C –Karunasena (24) 38,from Daniel Dubens (21) 37.

NTPs went Hodgkiss, DavidAustin, Paul Law, Scott Galloway andGeoff McDermott (also super pin)

Wednesday stableford:Nev Yates (13) had the best score of 36 points from Nick Peavey (11) with 35 on a countbackfromDavid Austin.

There is plenty of interestinthe women's championships,with the second of three rounds completed last week.

Lorraine Ryan 88-19-69 was the A-grade winner from Denise Murphy 92-18-74' and B-grade went to Valma Smoors111-38-73 from MarianOrr 106-31-75.

The previous week Orr clinchedthe monthly medal with 99-32-67.

NTPs went to Ryanand BethMurray

LANCEFIELD

As aNoelCoward classic song said 'Mad dogs and Englishmengoout in thenoon day sun', so it'suncertain what we can callthe golfers who braced theblizzard-like weather on Saturday

'Iceman' Colin Thomas romped home with afine 84-15-69,eight clear of Jason Byron 87-10-77, with Steve

TheDDGA Vets staged theirstroke eventatLancefield on Thursday,with home course knowledge to thefore with RossFarrar(16) an easy overall and A-grade winner with 41 points, ahead of another localinDenis Davenport (8) with 35 points

Nigel Haigh (21) led in the B-graders with 39 points.

Wednesdaystableford:Marlane Pattinsonwon again with 38 points,from JenniVennell and Sandra Stevens next beton30.

Legends: James Whitford shone with 82-13-69,from Ross Farrar90-16-74 and Wayne Mee 100-24-76.

Upcoming event: Lancefield Open Tournament on Friday,September 27. Limited numbers –see club website for details.

MOUNT MACEDON

Despite the extreme cold and associated bleak conditions –and snow enthusiasts not far away –someintrepid golfers were undeterred on Saturday In conditions moreattuned to downhill skiing than to golf, DaveDunstan's recent overseas andinterstategolfing travails obviously paid dividends as he wonboth Bgrade and overallwith40 stableford points thanks to hisgeneroushandicapof26. Agradewinner wasTony Carter (12) 36 points from runner up Phil Thomas (12) 32 LastWednesday it was Mark Burrage (11) who took overallhonours ahead of fellow A-grader Isaac Golden (16) on acountback.

Chris Martin(26) was the B-grade winneron37, ahead of PeterSemmens (22) on36.

ROMSEY

Seven intrepid players encountered hail, snow,sleet and the occasional sunshine burst onSaturday LukeLyons (9) had the bestscore of 31 stablefordpoints from DylanHarris (7) on 30 Harris andDeanKohler were the NTPs, and Steve Wilkinshad the longestdrive. In last Wednesday'sambrose,the trio ofLis andChrisManktelowand Lorraine Robb were successfulwith 83-8-65, from JennyHartley, Elaine Scanlon and Steve Wilkins next best with 79-12.5-66.5

TRENTHAM

Theweather bureau gotitright for Trentham on Saturday–rain, hailand snow.

Thewomen played the second round ofthe ElaineHanson Trophyinvery cold conditions –two degrees at one stage.

Carolyn Garveywas thewinnerwith29 points,one aheadofHelen Cashmore Cate Thomas and JulieHansonwas nextbest

WOODEND

Itwas back toextreme weather for the 25 pairsinthe qualifier for the Frank Miller Cup on Saturday. Jarrod (10) and Chris (11)Kilty tamed theconditions to shoot 59.75, finishingjustaheadofTaj Warren –Isaac Morris on 60.25, and Cody McDorman –MattPayne 60.75. Due to unavailability, the match final will be playedat11amthisSaturday between the Kiltys andMcDorman –Payne.Spectatorswelcome.

Thanks tomembersand visitorswho braved the elements onSaturday –truly heroic stuff

Congratulations to Loretta Matthews on winningthe women'smonthly medal with afine98-30-68last week

Murray Bradley (12) scorched around thecourse in last Tuesday's stableford to card42points, well clear of the others

Rangersgirls makehistory

The forecast was for blustery winds, rain, possible hail, even snow,but the Kyneton U/12A Girls soccer team travelled up to Bendigo on Saturday morning thinking about nothing but the momentous match ahead of them!

It was the first time ajunior girls team from Kyneton has ever made it into a Grand Final and both their coach, Luke Curcio, and supporters already felt like they were champions for getting this far!

Their opponents were the formidable Castlemaine Green team who had remained undefeated for the entire season. After the first final saw Castlemaine advance following extra time and winning the penalty shoot-out, the stage was set for an epic battle in the Grand Final!

The first half was alittle shaky for Kyneton with Castlemaine’sstrong midfield booting three goals to one. But with spirits high and nerves harnessed the girls exploded in the second half kicking two more goals and tying the game up 3-3 at full time! With momentum behind them, Kyneton came out firing and scored agoal in the first seven minutes of over-time putting the Rangers ahead for the first time! Not letting themselves lose focus, the girls all worked together to keep the opposition from scoring and when the final whistle sounded it was an explosion of joy,cheers and happy tears! This team was determined to never give up and it sure paid off. To top it off, Charlotte McKimm was named player of the match at the medals presentation. Great game, brilliant team, memorable season well done girls!

CSC State Finals success!

The Castlemaine Secondary College'sYear 9/10 Girls and Year 9/10 Boys Soccer Teams represented the local region at the State Finals in Darebin on September 10 and 12.

To make it there, the Girls Squad won every single match in the Sandhurst and Loddon Mallee Division without conceding asingle goal. They continued this streak by winning all the matches in their pool at the State Finals to make it to the grandfinal against Rowville, aprivate sports academy school.

The local girls fought valiantly,challenging Rowville to the end but finally conceding 3 goals. The girls finishing second in the state which is an absolutelyoutstanding achievement.

CSC physical education teacher Georgia Wills said what was even more impressive is their dedication -toeach other,totraining, to the sport -that this amazing group of girls showed along the way

"They are truly inspiring in the aspiration and respect they showed throughout their journey to state and we are all so very proud of them! Also, ashout out to the amazing parents who attended on the day to provide extra encouragement! No doubt their dedication and support to their young people has been asignificant helping factor in the team's success," Ms Wills said.

Last Thursday,Castlemaine Secondary College'sYear 9/10 Boys Soccer Team had a tough draw and went down 1-0 in their first two matches but rallied in the third to win 7-0. This placed the boys in 6th position in the state. Afantastic achievement. The boys should be commended for their efforts.

The Castlemaine Secondary College Year 9/10 Girls side finished second in the state.

The Castlemaine Secondary College Year 9/10 Boys side finished sixth overall.

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Basil the blue and gold macaw was on his best behaviour at the Riddell League grand final on Sunday. He sat on the Romsey oval fence railing, attracting admiring glances from spectators watching the football action. Basil is a10-year-old companion bird who has always been owned by Lancefield resident Grant Jasper.

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Riddell’s 19 and Under netball premiership side. Photo: Kerrie Gleeson

Riddell’s B-grade netball premiership side. Photo: Kerrie Gleeson

The Kyneton U19.5s battled hard in their grand final loss against the Giants. Photo: Sophie McLeod

The young Tigers were valiant in defeat. Photo: Sophie McLeod

Kyneton boys victorious

The Kyneton Rangers Under 12Cs have won their Grand Final 3-0 against apreviously unbeaten Strathdale United.

The Rangers started strongly with great passing by Zeke Scott and Flynn Osmond through midfield that led to several shots by players including Finn Bamford which narrowly missed. Strathdale hit back with ashotongoal, which was saved by goalkeeper Charlie Hudson. The Kyneton defence was very strong though led by Mathew Mertikas, Tarquin Cameron and Kaleb Bertoni-Dengelo repelling several Strathdale attacks.

The Rangers kept pressing though and following some excellent ball control by Lukasz Bankowski and a few more attempts on goal, they finally broke the deadlock in the 25th minute with Tarquin Cameron’sslashing

run down the left flank followed by apowerful left foot strike, which sent the crowd into afrenzy.Strathdale had an early chance in the second half from afree kick, which looked headed for the top left corner,but goalkeeper Charlie Hudson made amagnificent save with his right hand to deny them once again. Rangers' defence was outstanding in the second half with Zeke Scott, Sam Mertikas, Mathew Mertikas and Owen Adams continually stopping Strathdale attacks.

However,Strathdale kept trying and they nearly burst through to score at one stage, but their effort was thwarted by Rex Boulton who ran back from midfield to assist the defence.

Akey moment came in the 34th minute when aStrath player deliberately touched the ball in the penalty box,

handing the Rangers apenalty kick. Flynn Osmond calmly slotted the goal to double the Rangers advantage.

The hardworking Rangers midfield was mesmerising with constant attacks by Callum Munro, Ernie Rogers, Flynn Osmond and Lukasz Bankowski leading to several more attempts on goal. Flynn Osmond was everywhere and peppering the goals, when finally athunderbolt strike in the 51st minute left the Strathdale keeper bewildered and sealed the game for the Rangers.

The Rangers' win was abrilliant finish to aphenomenal unbeaten season (17-0-0), and coach Daniel Scott was ecstatic with his team.

“I’m just so proud of the boys, they are avery talented group, and they just love to play together,and they really deserved this for all their hard work,” he said.

Back-to-backchampions!

Coach

team has rewarded them with winning the championship back-to-back,” he said.

The grand final was athriller,with the score tied at 2-2 after extra time, before Gisborne won an intense penalty shoot out 3-2 and were crowned Champions.

The girls were grateful to have Matildas superstar and co founder of Future Baller

Gisborne Soccer Club is now accepting expressionsofinterest for the 2025 season. Check their social media pages or gisbornesoccer.com.au for more information.

Gisborne Soccer Club’s13A girls team has taken out Football Victoria’sMetro Community League championship for the second year running.

Playing at the top level for 13s in the Community Metro League, the team finished on top of the ladder for the North West region, playing in the grand final on

Sunday 15th September against Chelsey FC, who was top of the ladder for the South East region.

Vince Ryan said he was immensely proud of the girls and all they had achieved over the last three seasons.

"The hard work, dedication and commitment from each and every player on the

Football Clinics, Chloe Logarzo, there to cheer them on and congratulate them on their achievement at the end ofthe game.

The girls were grateful to have Matildas superstar Chloe Logarzo there to cheer them on and congratulate them on their achievement at the end of the game.

Newclub in RDFNL

The Riddell District Football League continues to expand.

Late last week the league announced the criteria has been met for Ballarat League club Melton South to join the leaguein 2025.

Melton South formally approached the RDFNL last monthto make the move (it has junior teams in the Riddell League already).

The league revealed a79per cent majority vote of clubs said 'Yes'; 60 per cent of the senior men'sclub's were in favour

Melton South competed in the Riddell League when it was two divisions many years ago.

Kyneton transferred tothe RDFNL from Bendigo League this season, and Gisborne Giants will have a fully fledged senior football team next season.

For the past two seasons, Melton South has not won aFirst XVIII match in the Ballarat League.

Riddell is writing the AFL Victoria and the Ballarat League, expecting them to ratify the transfer

The move was atalking point atthe RDFNL grand final on Sunday,with some strong indications Melton Centrals (currently in the RDFNL) is less than thrilled about the proposed move.

Tigers going well

Indications are that Lancefield Football Netball Club will be in the strongest financial position in the club'shistory

This follows abumper 2024 on and offthe field with record numbers for attendances, barbecue, bar and sponsorships.

Announcing this at the weekend, the Tigers summarised some of the year's highlights, whichinclude:

Most teams ever fielded in the club's151-year history'; the historic first ever historic women'sfootball team.

Re-established the Under 19.5 side with over 36 players pulling on the guernsey Created abrand new marquee event with the ANZAC Day 'Clash of the Tigers'; Introduced ANZAC Day medals tohonour past service personnel from the LFNC.

The first-ever Lancefield Ball Drop, acommunity event with hundreds of balls falling from the sky Biggest ever Swap Meet with 3000 people attending in April.

Yetanother record breaking year fr social media; one post saw over 100,000 impressions –more than attended the AFL Grand Final.

Now attention turns to the rich Bendigo Bank Lancefield Gift later this year.Itwas last run in the early 1960s.

Aroaring victory

Harcourt, Newstead and Maldon Football

Netball Clubs are celebrating this week after their sides achieved premiership success at the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League grand final showdowns at Princes Park, Maryborough on Saturday

Meanwhile Trentham FNC'ssenior football side was unable to complete afairytale ending to their season after facing offagainst Natte Bealiba in the big one on Saturday afternoon.

The Saints gave their all from start to finish but the Swans were simply too classy and eventually ran out winners by 79 points. Best on Ground was Natte'sWill Cameron.

In the Reserves final, Harcourt FNC defeated Carisbrook by 33 points to claim the premiership honours and cap offa topseason for the Lions.

Best on Ground for Harcourt was Michael Pilcher

Maldon claimed back-to-back premiership flags in the 17.5s football after an epic battle, which was fought right down to the wire. The Dons eventually got over the line by five points. Best on Ground went to Maldon's Riley Davey

In the 14.5s football, Carisbrook are the 2024 premiers after defeating Avoca by 23 points. Best on Ground was Carisbrook footballer Harvey Rumpff.

Newstead's11.5s footballers were excited to feature in the grand final clash against Carisbrook. The whole town of Newstead was decked out in white and blue balloons, streamers and signs wishing the side and

their 11 &Under netball counterparts the very best of luck.

Newstead dug deep and played some exceptional footy but fell five points short at the final siren. Congratulations to the side on aterrificseason.

Best on Ground was awarded to the Redbacks' Archie Smith.

Among the best for Newstead in a valiant team effort were Bailey Bright with two goals and Xavier Britt who chipped in one.

Netball

On the netball court, the A-grade premiership was taken out by Avoca 64 to Natte Bealiba 38. Best on Court was Avoca'sCaitlin Drummond.

In B-grade the Maryborough Giants 33 narrowly defeated Carisbrook 30. Best on was the Giants' Stacey Shepherd. C-grade honours went to Natte Bealiba 33 after they defeated adetermined Trentham 23. Best on Court was the Swans' Amanda Parkinson.

Maldon are the 17 &Under netball premiers after defeating Natte Bealiba 33-22 in astrong performance. Best on Court was MCDFNL Best and Fairest Tiffany Williams.

The Harcourt 15 &Under netballers were unlucky to miss out on their grand final win going down to astrong Natte Bealiba side 37-20. Best on Court was the Swans' Charlotte Liddicoat.

Carisbrook are the 13 &Under netball premiers after they defeated Maryborough Giants 34-21. Best on Court was the Redbacks' Damika Carroll.

The Newstead 11 &Under netballers were thrilled to win their grand final against Navarre 10-6. It was astellar effort from every single player who took the court. Best on Court was Navarre's Sunday Kongor

Gisborne in seven grand

Gisborne will have arecord-breaking seven teams competing in Bendigo Football Netball League grand finals this Saturday

The astonishing feat signals ahigh water mark in the southern-most BFNL club's history

There promises to be sea of red, white and blue at the Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo as Bulldog supporters head north in force.

Gardiner Reserve at Gisborne promises to be ahive of activity this week, leading up to Saturday

Gisborne will be hot favourites to win the senior football and A-grade netball titles.

In the senior football, the Rob Waterscoached Gisborne easily accounted for opponent Sandhurst in the second semifinal, and hope to repeat the dose at the Dragons' headquarters.

Gisborne Reserves also tackle Sandhurst, and the Under 18s also play Sandhurst after an agonising 6.5 (41) to 4.15 (39) preliminary final victory over Golden Square on Saturday

The Under 18s play at 9.15am, the Reserves at 11.50, and the seniors at 2.20pm.

Head netball coach Tarryn Rymer has Gisborne'sA-grade side tuned up for abig clash against Kangaroo Flat.

The Kangaroos can be tough opposition, and they eliminated Sandhurst in last Saturday'spreliminary final.

In the A-Reserve netball grand final, Gisborne take on Strathfieldsaye.

Gisborne B-graders and the B-Reserve side both tackle Sandhurst.

Last season Gisborne won the top grade

football and netball premierships in the BFNL.

MEDAL WINS AGOODOMEN

Gisborne has been further buoyed with number one ruckman Braidon Blake and prolific ball winner Brad Bernacki sharing the coveted Michelsen Medal.

The medal count took place on Sunday night, and not only did Blake and Bernacki tie, they also shared the medal with Sandhurst captain Lachlan Tardrew

Gisborne'sJacob Murphy also won the medal in the Reserves competition.

The Lions’ Michael Pilcher was named Best on Ground.

Aroaring victory for the Harcourt Lions.

Double for Giants

The distinctive orange colours that announce the presence of Gisborne Giants were out in force at the Riddell League 2024 Grand Finals on Sunday

The Giants had two teams in action at Romsey,and went home with two senior premierships.

There were wide smiles on the faces of Giants players and supporters, with the victories afurther morale boost after all the behind the scenes work by this fledgling RDFNL club.

Next season the Giants will have an open age football side competing for the first time.

The Giants finished on top of the U19.5s ladder and beat Macedon by five points to move straight into the grand final, with Kyneton coming from fifth place to edge out 2023 premiers Macedon in the preliminary final.

Tall and talented ruckman TomDoyle returned from injury to lift the Giants; he won the Noel Rainey Medal for best afield.

Kyneton, with the inclusion of Lachlan Thompson, came to play and gave their supporters plenty of hope with astrong first half.

Kicking against the wind in the first term, the Tigers did well to score three goals at the southern end of the ground, which had experienced snow the previous day By half time, Kyneton led by 10 points, only to find the Mark McKenzie-coached Giants lift their game and monopolise the ball.

The Giants kept the Tigers scoreless, but Kyneton goaled early in the last term and it was anyone’sgame.

Importantly,the Giants began to assert themselves, and four goals against the wind sealed the outcome.

Final scores: Giants 10.14 (74) dKyneton 7.7(49).

Angus McSwiggan (G) and Angus Nolte (K) each kicked three goals.

Sam Scarlett, James Hester,Aiden McCarthy,Doyle, Lucas Mousley and Lachie Bianco were listed as the best players for the Giants, while Kyneton’sbest were Thompson, Indy Williamson, Jesse Smith, Nolte, Bailey Ryan and captain Sam Pyers.

At the after match medal presentations, Kyneton coach David Nolte conceded the best team all season had proved its worth, and he was also proud of the Tigers’ efforts.

McKenzie praised Kyneton, predicting the Tigers had abright future.

He said later the Giants had been an extended work in progress over more than three years, and about 30 players on this season’slist all deserved credit for their contributions.

The Giants’ D-grade netballers had an easier task than the footballers once they opened up agap on rivals Romsey

Coached by Genaya Bourke, the Giants finished up with a38-21 margin, with speedy Zoe Kucic best on court.

The Giants D-grade netball premiership side.

The first of five Riddell League netball grand finals on Sunday resulted in acomfortable win for Gisborne Giants against Romsey. It was the first-ever senior premiership for the Giants. Pictured is best on court Zoe Kucic with coach Genaya Bourke (left) and assistant coach Creina Lock.

The Giants U19.5s premiership side.

Hawks go back-to-back

The Riddell League'sA-grade netball grand final on Sunday lived up to expectations, with reigning premiers Woodend-Hesket surviving astern test from Riddell to clinch the premiership in front of araucous crowd at Romsey

The Hawks are still very much in celebration mode after their 45-41 victory over the Bombers.

"Weset ourselves amission to go back-to-back, and guess what, we did it," elated and unflappable playing coach Tayissa Coppinger said after the thrilling final.

The coach paid tribute to all her players for bonding together on and off the court, and writing another chapter in the Hawks' proud netball history

Watching on after arriving from Queensland was the Hawks' historymaking 2023 coach Meg Grabac who was thrilled with the side'sperformance.

Woodend-Hesket netball supremo and assistant coach Kellie Duffsaidit was atremendous effort by the girls against worthy opposition.

The Hawks received aflying start as Riddell made afew costly mistakes; by half time the Hawks led by eight goals.

Riddell coach Emily Ktona'spositional moves made an impact early in the third term, and the Bombers drew within agoal with abig surge across the court... but they never hit the front.

Another last quarter push made Hawks' supporters nervous, but they steadied and exciting young goal shooter Charlee Duff-Tytler scored the

last basket as supporters edged onto the court.

The Hawks' Sam Coppinger won the best on court medal, and her centre counterpart Maddy Brown was also excellent.

Meredith Ball was instrumental in Riddell'ssecond-half revival.

The premiership side comprised Charlee Duff-Tytler (GS), Abby Gilmore (GA), Laura Carland (WA), Sarah Duff(WA), Hayley Rogers (WD), Tayissa Coppinger (GD), Georgia Bowkett (GK), with substitutes being Sam Coppinger,Brooklyn Leahy and Matilda Lethlean.

Riddell'snetball progress and depth was illustrated with four teams in grand finals, for two wins and two defeats.

The Bombers defeated Romsey 6239 in the B-grade final with long time player Christine Harris best on court; and beat Romsey 43-41 in an Under 19s thriller,with Sienna Phelan-Smith earning the medal.

Macedon led throughout in avery low-scoring C-grade final, winning 25-24 against Riddell. The Cats' Abby Lambert was best on court.

Gisborne Giants set the ball rolling with ahistoric 38-21 victory over Riddell in D-grade. Zoe Kucic (GG) was best on court.

Riddell League netball manager Grace Bibby thanked all who had made the season abig success.

"Weknow it has been challenging at times, but the positives far outweigh the negatives," Bibby stated.

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