Romseyarcher PatrickFrenchwill make his Paralympics debut at the 2024 Paris Games.
The 31-year-old is one of six representatives on Australia's largest Para-
lympic Games archeryteamin40years.
Entering the sportjust twoyearsago, Patwas quicktohone his skills. ArcheryAustralia has described his rapid progression as "a testament to his talent and relentless pursuit of excellence".
Patsuffered aworkplace tree-felling accident in 2015, whichlefthim paralysed and wheelchair reliant, with an acquired brain injury.
It wasn't until he purchased his first bowfor hunting that he developed an interest in wheelchair sports and
cracked open the world of competitive para-archery.
"I looked up the records, and thought, 'I could do that'," he said. Patset himselfaclear goal from the purchase of his first competitive compound bow. Continued page 4.
McKenzie Hill targeted by thieves
Police are investigating the theft of cars from ahome in Castlemaine early last Thursday morning.
At 12.45am, thieves entered the residence in McKenzie Hill, stealing three sets of car keys.
The offenders stole one vehicle and reversed another into the backyard of the property, where it was later found wedged in between the family's camper and the fence.
Owner Haylee Blay said the family didn't hear the incident, but were woken by their neighbours knocking on the door shortly after.
"The neighbours had seen smoke from my husband's car. The back tyre was sitting on astormwater grate with the car still going, and it caused the tyre to smoke," Haylee said.
Local police, CFA and detectives from Maryborough Crime Investigation Unit attended the scene and the matter remains under investigation.
"Four other vehicles in the same area had items stolen," aCIU detective told the Express
"These vehicles were unlocked. We strongly urge residents to always ensure their homes and vehicles are locked."
Haylee told the Express that afriend messaged her, advising her about an Instagram page with photos of stolen key fobs.
"Our keys were on the site," Haylee said.
"How brazen, to steal our keys and put them onto Instagram.
"Now we don't know if they're going to come back for the other car," she said.
"I have six children, and ason with adisability, and Ican't drive thepeople mover without the keys and they've ruined the gate so the kids can't go into the backyard to play."
Haylee said they'd had to change the locks on the house and were going to have to pay more than $2000 in excess on insurance.
Man dies after arrest
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of aman in Kyneton last Tuesday
Officers attended aproperty in Windridge Wayabout 2.30pm as part of an investigation.
A27-year-old Kyneton man was arrested at the address and shortly after appeared unwell and became unresponsive.
Police immediately called for medical assistance and performed CPR on the man,
however he was unable to be revived.
At this early stage it appears the man may have ingested some sort of substance. As a result, five police officers who attended the scene were taken to hospital as aprecaution.
Detectives from the Homicide Squad will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as per standard practice when aperson dies in police custody
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Pattothe Paralympics
From page 1.
"I wanted abow that wouldthattakemefrom beginner to Paralympian," he said.
"My name is PatrickFrench –soithad to be Paris." Success at his first national eventencouraged his fulltime pursuit of archery18months ago,pausing work as a tattooist.
National coach Marcus Anear has helped to keep Pat on an upwards trajectory. Pat'saverage practise is 300350 arrows per day.
In February, Pattravelled to Dubai to compete in a
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worldranking eventthat secured Australia's place in the Parisgames
Also behind him everystep of the way, hasbeen his fiancé, five-year-old son, parents and in-laws
"My top competitor is me," he said.
"Archeryisaverymental sport, so,aslong as Istayout of my ownhead and I'm shooting my bow, Iwill be right at the top of the field."
Patleavesfor the ParisParalympic Games in midAugust. He will join Aussie teammates: bronzemedallist Jonathon Milne,AmandaJennings,Taymon Kenton-Smith
Meet your local Councillor
Councillors run regular listening poststhroughout the year
These areopportunities to discussissues thatare important to you, ask questions and learn more about local government.
Thenextlistening post is with MayorMatthew Driscoll.
When: Saturday13July,10.00am to 12.00pm Where: Market Building, Castlemaine
Areyou thinking of running forCouncil in the upcoming election?Findout everything youneedtoknowatMunicipal Association of Victoria’sinformation session.
When: Wednesday17July, 6.30pm
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and fellowdebutantes AmeeraLee and Melissa Tanner Australia’shistory in Paralympic archeryincludes three gold medals —one in 1960 and twoin1968. Milne’s bronze medalin2016isAustralia’sonly podium finish for archeryinthe past four decades.This year's team is hopeful of building on that success
An Australian Sports Foundation hosted fundraiser has helped Patwith costs of equipment, training necessities and related expenses,and it remains open. Anyone wishing to contribute can do so,via: asf.org.au/projects/patrickfrench/pat-to-the-paralympics
Romsey archer Patrick French will make his Paralympics debut at the 2024 Paris Games.
Olympic debut forHanson
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Lauretta Hanson has been selected to the Australian Olympic cycling team and will make her Olympic debut in Paris in August.
The 29-year-old from Fern Hill will compete in the women’sroad cycling event on August 4, alongside teammates Grace Brown and Ruby Roseman-Gannon.
Hanson told the Express she felt “absolutely honoured” to represent Australia at the Olympic Games.
“Cycling has been my passion since Iwas junior and it has given me so much in life,” she said.
“I have many friends and have been able to travel the world through my sport, but when I first started at the Kyneton Velodrome, Inever thought it would lead me to where Iamnow
“I never imagined that I’d make it to a professional level, let alone the Olympics.
“It’sincredibly humbling to look back on my career,the journey it took to get here and all of those that have helped along the way.”
The Olympics falls after the Giro D’Italia, which is an eight-day tour and one of the bigger races on the women’scalendar
Hanson said she was currently focused on the tour and had had amonth of good training as preparation.
“I really like racing the Giro, but it will also give me agood block of racing and intensity heading into the Olympics,” she said.
“I have three weeks between the Giro and the Olympics so Iwill have afew days of rest after Giro, then some days of targeted training before joining the Australian team in Paris.”
Hanson is not ahigh-profile member of the Australian cycling team, but out on the road she is among the most important.
An established member of the UCI Women’s WorldTeam Lidl-Trek team, Hanson has built areputation as astrong, unwavering support
rider,a ‘domestique’, who works tirelessly to ensure other riders win.
High-profile Lidl-Trek rider Ellen van Dijk has made it clear her success depends on the support of Hanson.
“Lauretta is very valuable,” Dutchwoman Ellen said. “She is always where she needs to be. She does what she needs to do and is super strong.”
Hanson is more than comfortable in her support role, chasing down breakaways and helping to haul team leaders to the front of the race.
“As adomestique Ilove helping my teammates to achieve the best results possible,” she said.
“Other women told me there isn’t aplace in women’spro cycling for aprofessional domestique and historically in women’scycling you never got acontract if you weren’t a winner.But now teams see more and more they need dedicated riders to help other wins. I enjoy helping others win as much as myself.”
Hanson grew up on afarm in Fern Hill, riding bikes around bush tracks.
She joined aclub when she was eight, following the example of her mum Heather,who had been an elite cyclist in the 1970s and 80s.
As an 18-year-old, Hanson landed a scholarship to acollege in Tennessee and ended up signing with aprofessional team and racing in the United States and Canada for six years.
In 2019, she made the switch to Europe, signing with Trek-Segafredo and playing an instrumental role in many of their successes as adomestique.
Hanson was part of the Australian team that competed in the road race at the 2023 world championships in Glasgow
She also made her debut at the Tour de France Femmes last year racing with the LidlTrek team.
Lauretta Hanson has been selected to the Australian Olympic cycling team.
The National Broadband Network is set to strengthen with residents and small businesses in the Macedon Ranges able to access superfast broadband speeds following upgrades to the Fixed Wireless network.
The Fixed Wireless Plus wholesale plan has been boosted to peak speeds of up to 100/20 megabits per second (Mbps), higher than the previous peak speed on Fixed Wireless Plus of up to 75/10 Mbps.
This also means regional consumers on the existing 75/10 fixed wireless plan have already been automatically upgraded to 100/20 megabit per second plan.
The improvements have been made possible following the Australian Government’s$480 million investment to upgrade the network.
Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said several areas within the Macedon Ranges relied on the fixed wireless network, including Kyneton South, Malmsbury,Tylden and Woodend North.
“Many residents in the Macedon Ranges Shire rely on the fixed wireless network for work, education and entertainment," she said.
“I will continue to be astrongvoice for our community,particularly on improving telecommunications in the region.”
About 120,000 homes nationally will be moved from nbn satellite to the fixed wireless footprint by the time the upgrade program is complete in December 2024.
Available via broadband retailers from July,NBN Co is also releasing two new higher speed tiers for Fixed Wireless services, which offer speeds close to double the original commitments under the nbn Fixed Wireless and Satellite Upgrade Program:
•Fixed Wireless Home Fast plan with 200-250/8-20 Mbps peak wholesale speeds, which will become available to about
90 per cent of the Fixed Wireless coverage area by the end of this year; and
•Fixed Wireless Superfast plan with 400/10-40 Mbps peak wholesale speeds, which will become available to about 80 per cent of the fixed wireless coverage area by the end of this year
For details onthe NBNfixed wirelessupgrades, visit: nbnco. com.au/residential/upgrades/more-fixed-wireless
Awarning forbuyers
Plans have been refused for ahouse on farmland in Bolinda and comeswith awarningfor prospective property buyers.
Applicants sought to build ahouse on 5.7 hectares at Weatherly Road to support an existing hay cropping business.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal upheld Macedon Ranges Shire Council'searlier rejection of the plans.
MRSC'srefusal was on nine grounds including the plans not protecting agricultural land, fragmentation of agricultural land with little justification, and it being inappropriate for the area.
VCATsenior member JA Bennett was not persuaded the proposal was acceptable given the many policies discouraging additional dwellings on small rural lots.
"I do not accept that the dwelling is required to provide day-to-day management of what is abenign agricultural use of the land. It might be convenient to live on the property,but it is not essential for the ongoing production of hay," Bennett said.
"My concern is that if adwelling is constructed, the property will primarily become arural lifestyle property
"Allowing even asmall dwelling on this land will change its character by intensifying the residential use on what is now alargely vacant agricultural lot. It will change the land use balance to one more akin to arural living property –anoutcome the planning scheme is seeking to avoid.
"Approving asmall dwelling on this lot
potentially paves the way for future extensions and intensification of the residential use once that use has been established on the land. If that were to occur,itwould further shift the land use balance towards a rural living property."
The property in question was once part of larger holding before it and surrounding lots were either subdivided or sold offinto separate ownership.
The applicant had purchased the property without abuilding permit but it had history of alapsed permit for ahouse.
Bennett used the caseasan opportunity to warn prospective property buyers to understand they may not be able to build in someareas.
"As explained at the hearing, for at least four decades the advice to purchasers wanting to live on vacant rural land is don’t buy without avalid planning permit for a dwelling or acontract of sale that is conditional on obtaining aplanning permit for a dwelling," Bennett said.
"It is my experience that without such guarantees there is ahigh probability that aplanning permit for adwelling will not be granted on small rural lots across Victoria.
"As Ihave noted in previousdecisions, Ican recall that in the 1970s the state government published abooklet which strongly advised prospective landowners not to buy small rural lots unless and until aplanning permit for adwelling had been obtained. That advice is equally relevant today."
Youth advisory
Young people in Hepburn Shire will form anew advisory group to share insights on challenges for youths living, working and studying in the shire.
In partnership with the Foundation for Young Australians, the Youth Advisory Group will look at ways to increase young people's engagement in civic life within the Hepburn area.
The Youth Advisory Group will play an important role in working towards ademocratically elected Youth Council as part of the Young Mayors program.
Hepburn Shire Council is one of six councils participating in atwo-year pilot study This pilottests new ways of backing young people to becentered in the decisions that affect their lives
The Young Mayors program is being piloted in partnership with local councils in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. For details, visit: fya.org.au/program/ young-mayors
About 120,000 homes nationally will be moved from nbn satellite to the fixed wireless footprint by the time the upgrade program is
Bug-eyed forexpo
The National Insect Expo is returning to Woodend for 2024 with international interest.
Exhibition director,DrBert Candusio, said specialist collectors from several countries were eager to link with Australian breeders and collectors to develop potential entomology based commercial opportunities.
"Weare gettingvery serious collectors and businesses showing great interest in attending this years event, and we are keen to develop this interest at every opportunity," Dr Candusio said.
Last year's event attracted international visitors from Copenhagen, Tokyo,
Wellington, Brussels, New Deli, San Francisco and Madrid.
This year's event is expected to see specialist collectors from Dallas, Chicago and Florida in the United States as well as Berlin, Zurich and Trieste in Europe.
Dr Candusio said that the amount of international interest in the event was "absolutely staggering" as the expo enters its third year
The 2024 National Insect Expo will be held at the Buffalo Sports Stadium, Woodend, on October 4-6.
For tickets and further information, visit: insectexpo.com.au
Last year’s event attracted international visitors from Copenhagen, Tokyo, Wellington, Brussels, New Deli, San Francisco and Madrid.
Arts tour grants open
Applications have opened for creatives to join the Touring Victoriaprogram. The programprovidesgrants of between $10,000and $150,000for artists and creative organisations to take their productions, performancesand exhibitions to regional andouter-metropolitan Victoria.
Last year,Touring Victoriagrants supportedsix companiestotour more than20 destinations throughout the state
The 2024 roundofthe TouringVictoria program will support artistsand shows to hit the road fromDecember 1. Applications close August 1. For details,visit: creative.vic.gov.au
Growing aged care agged d services s
As areflection of the organisation's growth and increasing demand in the region, Uniting AgeWell has opened anew home care office in Castlemaine.
The Castlemaine-based team is currently supporting 400 clients throughout the Mount Alexander Shire, and following the transition of Commonwealth Home Support Program services from the Central Goldfields Shire earlier this year,tothose living in Maryborough and surrounds.
From its new location in Castlemaine, Uniting AgeWell is delivering governmentfunded home care packages and CHSP services –including personal care, domestic assistance, gardening and social connection.
Local resident and Main FM broadcaster,Mazza Bennet, started accessing home help through agovernment-funded
home care package following knee replacement surgery
She receives assistance to manage her garden and ensure her home is safe as she navigates her mobility issues.
Mazza and her husband and co-host, Ian Braybrook, continue to live busy lives, but having additional support means they can get on with the things they enjoy
“David Woitowyez, my care advisor,is amazing, Ijust have to get on the blower to him and hemakes himself available. Itell him the problem, and he comes up with asolution," Mazza said.
"I’m planning on asecond knee replacement soon, and Iwill be working with him to see how Ican get help to make the shower safer before the surgery.”
Uniting AgeWell director of regional Victoria home care, Meagan Thomas, said people were recognising they could
access services as they got olderand might need alittle extra help to live safely and independently in their own homes
“Wehave seen an increasein demand for home care services along with those wanting support to get out and about to do the things they’ve always done," she said.
"Referrals have continued to flow through from the broader community across the region. We want to make sure we’re in the best position to be responsive to the enquiries coming through and the new office in Castlemaine will help us achieve just that.
“For us to grow and be able to offer the best service, we need the space for more staffand to be in alocation that is easy for people to find. This is apositive step forward in our commitment to the region,” she explained.
Ian and Mazza in their home-based broadcasting studio.
We walk so youcan talk
Three Bendigo blokes and passionate advocates of mental health will begin an extraordinary 600km journey on October 7, walking from Canberra back to their hometown of Bendigo in just 12 days.
Nath Ryan, WalCollins and TimMcKern will embark on the challenging trek, which is equivalent to more than 14 marathons and more than 100 hours on their feet, to raise awareness and funds for crucial mental health initiatives in their local community
All funds raised will directly benefit the local Lifeline Loddon Mallee branch and Let’sChat Park, supporting mental health services, crisis support and awareness campaigns tailored to our region. By donating to the cause, you will directly support mental health resources and initiatives within the Loddon Mallee area, ensuring that help is available when it is needed most and making atangible difference in the lives of those in the local community
“Mental health is acause close to our hearts,” Timsaid.
“Our mission is to support our local community with essential mental health resources and keep the conversation going.
“There are many ways to get involved beyond donating and sharing,” he said.
“Wewelcome volunteers who want to assist with various aspects of our campaign, from organising events to providing support during our walk.”
Awareness is akey component in fighting the stigma surrounding mental health, and your voice can help make a difference by sharing the mission with friends, family and social networks.
Remember,you’re not alone. Reach out to someone you trust or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for support.
To support the cause visit: www.gofundme.com/f/ walkformentalhealth2024.
Local lakes and dams have been stocked with rainbow trout to encourage hobby angling these school holidays.
Hanging Rock Lake has been stocked with 350 trout, Glenlyon Dam with 200, Quarry Street Reserve Lake in Trentham with 200 and Walter JSmith Reserve in Riddells Creek with 200. The Victorian Government’s Go Fishing and Boating Plan has backed the Victorian Fisheries Authority to stock more than 29.5 million fish since 2021.
The state government hasalso delivered its Little Angler Kits program to give every grade five student in Victorian schools an introductory kit for fishing.
To view the full list of the lakes stocked, visit: vfa.vic.gov.au/holidaytrout
L-R:Wal Collins, Tim McKern and Nath Ryan.
POSTCARDS fromFrance
LMalmsbury vignerons Harriet and Henry Churchill have moved to France for several years to be closer to their Europe-based family and to learn the ropes of their sister vineyard in the Languedoc region.
Midland Express readers are now very lucky to join in that experience in a small way as Harriet shares periodical updates about the family’s overseas adventure with us as they stay connected to the happenings of their Zig Zag Rd vineyard and their friends back home
es fleurs sauvages, or wildflowers, during this spring were truly delightful
Perhaps my enthusiasm is due to my newness, being my first spring here in the Black Mountains in Languedoc, but from what others say it is an especially abundant year as it rained just enough this season
Every few days throughout spring I would drop to my knees as I spied another little delicate and vivid beauty that had pushed itself up alongside the rocks and scrub of the earth And across the ‘prairies’ (meadows) between vines unfolded a subtle wave of pinks and yellows, reds, whites and lilacs
But now they slowly fade from the landscape, sightings less frequent now as we have stepped into summer A few hang on, splashes of colour here and there, including a delicate purple wild orchid that is held up with a spindly grass-like stem However summer is here, albeit the dragging heat is yet to start in earnest, and it marks the fact that it has almost been six months since we’ve arrived and embarked on this chapter
It has not been easy, relocating to a whole new life, and I’m afraid I’ll have to disabuse you of any ideas that we only sip rosé surrounded by vines (although, we do this I will admit fairly often, but usually as a pause from the hard work needed in the vineyards) The work required in the winery and vineyard is overwhelming and we don’t have the cash to employ much-needed help, so must do it ourselves for now while balancing no childcare This has the advantage of really knowing our vineyards, but adds a challenge
delightful.
new challenges.
However, day by day, little by little we carve out a rhythm That rhythm includes adjusting to the culture as well of course; that our eldest son (6) comes home from his school (opposite the house) for an hour and a half and joins us for lunch On the one hand it feels like more meals to figure out, more to wash up when we just washed up two seconds ago, more fussy eating to navigate But on the other, it’s of course a time that we know is deeply precious and we treasure this forced rhythm (almost everything is closed from 12-2pm, with few exceptions) Even if the sausages are rejected
We try to show up to the many welcoming and rich community events that are on, embarrass ourselves by stumbling through how we are doing in French, and press deeply upon the generosity of our neighbours as they graciously (and patiently) try to understand us In essence, we are starting to find our place, while we all of us continue to miss the close community of friends that held us up in Australia
I have a little vase of the last of these tough, long-lasting wildflowers on our kitchen table (we still have very little furniture, but a table we do have), and they bolster my spirits when Henry comes home late and somewhat broken from the vineyard, or when we stare into the abyss of starting afresh in a brand new market, in a new language
Perhaps I can take a metaphorical leaf out of their fleur sauvage book; the harsh summer months may be ahead, but in the right conditions and when allowed to flourish, a burst of colour lays tucked beneath the surface
The wildflowers were truly
Wilbur in the vineyard.
Henry has had to overcome plenty of
Harriet hard at work.
Petofthe Month
The arrival of Bertie the cobberdog has injected aburst of energy into his Gisborne home.
At five months old, Bertie’sblonde, feathery coat is reminiscent of aFarrahFawcett hairdo, while his black button nose and dark eyes gives him the angelic face of ateddy bear
Bertie though, is far from being an angel. Still in his teething phase, he likes to chew anything within reach and has been described as a“ravenous land shark” by his owner
When he isn’t trying to chew arms or furniture, you’ll find Bertie chasing his favourite blue ball up and down the yard, or begging for abelly rub.
Bertie’sboundless enthusiasm is balanced by his housemate and arch nemesis, Mr Fleabag, the 10-year-old tomcat. Being older,MrFleabag knows what he wants from life, and it isn’t abouncy,goofy puppy invading his personal space. Until Bertie realises this, paw-to-paw battles will continue between them.
Looking after your petinthe cold
As we shiver through the winter chill, we can easily throw on another layer to keep us warm, but given our pets can’t tell us how they feel –how do we know if they’re warm enough?
If you’re feeling the cold, then it’s most likely your pet is also cold.
Dr Candice Priest, veterinary director at Greencross Vets, Macedon Ranges, shares her tips on how to keep your pet warm this winter.
How to tell if your pet is cold
Dogs and cats may curl up on your bed, the lounge or near the heater as they seek warmth. Pets will also avoid lying on cold tiles and will choose to rest in places with warm flooring or carpet.
Shivering, hunched posture and reluctance to go outside are common indicators, however these signs can also be present due to other reasons, such as pain or anxiety.
Tips to keep your pet warm
Ensure your pet has shelter from the elements, particularly if they spend time outdoors. They need to have awarm, draft-free sleeping area with acomfortable bed. Pet clothing, like sweaters or coats can be beneficial for smaller breeds, short-haired pets, lean and senior pets that are more likely to feel the cold.
Arthritis in pets
Like us, arthritis in pets can flare up during the colder months. If you notice that your dog or cat is not as active as usual, or if they seem abit stiff, are avoiding stairs, jumping onto surfaces or are limping they may have arthritis.
Be sure to provide your pet with warm and soft bedding and consult with your vet about appropriate pain management options and supplements that can support their joint health.
Pets and colds
Pets can get respiratory infections, often called canine cough or kennel cough, caused by various viruses or bacteria. Symptoms include sneezing, coughing, nasal discharge, and lethargy. These illnesses can range from mild to severe. If your pet shows any signs, consult with your vet for diagnosis and treatment.
"If you have any questions or concerns about how your pet is coping with the winter weather, we are always here to help," says Dr Priest. See advert below for Greencross Vets contact details.
Dr Candice Priest, veterinary director at Greencross Vets Macedon Ranges with patient Maggie.
TownFolkFestival all grown up
Town Folk Festival, Castlemaine'sbeloved single-day contemporary folk music festival, has announced plans to expand in 2024 bringing an enormous lineup of local and international talent to Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine in November
The 2024 lineup includes A. Savage (US), the solo project of Parquet Courts frontman Andrew Savage, adored New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams (NZ), and four-time ARIA award-nominated future-soul powerhouse Ngaiire.
Global touring juggernaut TheTeskey Brothers will perform on the main stage, along with Yirinda, the project of Fred Leone and Samuel Pankhurst, whocombine ancient Aboriginal language with sublime modern production.
The mesmerising Grace Cummings will play songs from her acclaimed third album Ramona, alongside Jess Ribeiro, Queenie and manymore.
Maintaining its family-friendly,community-oriented atmosphere, the festival will activate local venues such as The Bridge Hotel, Shedshaker Brewing and Boomtown Wines, with the exciting addition of amajor festival site at the Sunken Ovalalongside the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens.
Town Folk Festival director Jeremy Furze said Town Folk was growing up.
"After three iterations in ‘cute neighbourhood gathering’ mode, the time felt right to kick offthe training wheels and step this thing up to ‘big fat festival’ mode," Furze said.
"The multi-stage, multi-venue format will remain –again utilising all the wonderful spaces along Walker Street –but this year we will drop astage on the Sunken Oval across the road and push the faders up afew notches,” he said
“Town Folk has been ajoy to present over the past three years so we (my brother Pat and I) thought why not grow it into something evenbetter.The Sunken Oval is such agreat and under-utilised space so this will be abig day for that small patch of grass.
"Hopefully,other businesses in the area will have a busy weekend too. Having The Teskey Brothers, Marlon Williams, A. Savage, The Maes and all the other incredible artists in town to perform on the one day will be very special," Jeremy said.
"Wecreated Town Folk with songwriters and audience listening at the forefront. As far as festivals go it’sfairly tame, but that suits us and our audience just fine," he said.
"It’sa volatile time for music festivals but we believe that, more than ever,there’sanappetite for live music in more digestible servings and price points. Town Folk won’t break the bank or the lower back. It’sonthe Bendigo line. It’sinthe centre of Castlemaine. It’saneasygoing time for all ages and positions on the spectrum. It’s one day of exceptional fun and then home to bed, Airbnb, motel or campground,” Furze said.
Josh Teskey said they were looking forward to headlining the Castlemaine gig.
"Welove Castlemaine. Having played at The Bridge and The Theatre Royal over the years it’ll be atreat to come back for Town Folk Festival in November
"This festival will be The TeskeyBrothers’ only Victorian show for 2024 so we’re very muchlooking forward to it,” Teskeysaid.
Providing locals and visitors with achance to enjoy international and homegrown talent, this family-friendly festival will feature food trucks, local produce, and a chance to experience the magic of Castlemaine, which boasts an eclectic artsscene and agrowing reputation as afood and culture destination, areputation that the Town FolkFestival will undoubtedly amplify
For early bird tickets visit townfolkfestival.com
Enterthe arts prize
Artists of all backgrounds and styles are invited to showcase their talents in the upcoming Kyneton Daffodil Festival and Arts Prize. With adiverse range of categories, there'sasection for every artist to shine.
This year organisers have increased their prize pools, with more than $2000 worth of prizes.
The prestigious title of the ‘Daffodil Prize’ will be awarded to the artist who fully captures the essence of these beautiful flowers. The winner will not only earn the title but also take home agenerous prize of $1000. Any artwork that has atheme of daffodils will beautomatically entered into the major prize, all other prizes are open themed.
For those who love the art of watercolour,the Esther Rose Memorial Watercolour Prize is the perfect opportunity to display their mastery.Oil and acrylic painters can impress the judges in their respective
categories, each offering atempting prize of $250. The Works on Paper and any Other Medium/Sculpture categories each come with a$250 prize.
The Photography Prize seeks captivating images that tell astory,with a$250 prize for the winner
All artists over the age of 16 are welcome toparticipate. Each work requires aseparate entry form, and an entry fee of $10 applies to all submissions. Entry forms can be found at www.kynetondaffodilandartsfestival.com.au/art-competition. The deadline for registration is August 25 at 5pm.
No late entries will be accepted.
For assistance with filling out the entry form or for additional questions, contact admin@theoldauctionhouse.com.au or visit The Old Auction House in Mollison Street, Kyneton.
Globalsuperstars The Teskey Brothers are set to headline the enormous
lineup at the new-look festival. Photos: Ian Laidlaw
Taxstats released
TheAustralian Taxation Office has released its latest annual Taxation Statistics data. Taxation Statistics 2021-22 contains data extracted from tax returns and related schedules for individuals, companies, superannuation funds, partnerships, and trusts for 2021-22, as well as from other information provided to the ATO, such as activity statements, for the 2022-23 financial year.
Taxation Statistics provides detailed and valuable insights into the Australian economy.
The 2021-22 data shows trends of the population from easing COVID-19 impacts, in particular adramatic fall in both JobSeeker and COVID assistance payments. On the other hand, the data shows individuals continue to work from home, claiming other work-related expenses.
What’s new in the 2021–22 data
There is one new detailed table included, relating to trusts. The new table includes data from Attributable Managed Investment Trusts income tax returns and schedules, for the 2017-18 to 2021-22 years.
Points of interest from the 2021-22 data
The total tax revenue collected by the ATO for 2021-22 was $530.1 billion
*50.3 per cent came from individual income tax ($266.7 billion)
*24.2 per cent came from companies ($128.1 billion)
*14.3 per cent came from GST ($76 billion)
*5.5 per cent came from super funds ($29.1 billion)
*4.3 per cent came from excise ($22.6 billion)
*1.5 per cent came from fringe benefits tax, petroleum resource rent tax, luxury car tax and wine equalisation tax ($7.5 billion).
The average superannuation account balance decreased from $170,000 in 202021 to $164,000 in 2021-22, and the median account balance decreased from around $60,000 to just under $58,000.
Overall net rent for 2021-22 was $6 billion, up from $3.2 billion in 2020-21.
Net capital gains reported by individuals rose from $36 billion in 2020-21 to $51 billion in 2021-22.
The postcode with the highest average taxable income ($354,308) was 2028, which covers Double Bay in the eastern suburbs of Sydney.
Surgeons were again the highest paid occupation in 2021-22, with 4170 individuals reporting an average taxable income of $460,000.
In total, the biggest tax liabilities were from the mining industry (33 per cent of company net tax), followed by financial and insurance services (23.2 per cent).
Luxury car tax increased by 11 per cent to $978 million while wine equalisation tax remained stable.
Changes smallbusinessowners needtoknow
Income tax cuts, arise in the minimum wage, updated information on tax deductions and increased superannuation payments are among changes that came into effect on July 1, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
“It is essential that small business owners and managers understand these changes,” Mr Billson said.
“Business leaders are responsible for getting this right and should check their payroll and accounting systems have been updated.
“If needed, we encourage talking with trusted advisers like accountants and bookkeepers and government agencies such as the Tax Office and the Fair Work Ombudsman, which have extensive resources to help.
“With so many pressures on busy small business leaders as we near the end of the financial year it can be astressful time and easy to overlook new and changing rules.
“The end of the financial year is also agood time to not just have astocktake but to take stock of the health of your business and yourself and to make use of the many helpful resources, tools and checklists available, including on the website www.asbfeo.gov.au.
Income tax cuts
The Australian Government is changing income tax rates and thresholds from July 1, delivering an income tax cut to workers. Small business employers should ensure they have the updated tax tables from the Tax Office and check their payroll software is up to date to withhold the correct amount of tax.
Super Guarantee
The Super Guarantee rate will increase from 11% to 11.5% for all employees eligible to receive superannuation. Small business employers will need to use the new rate to calculate super on payments made to employees on or after July 1, even if some or all of the pay period is for work done before July 1.
Single
Touch Payroll
Employers are required to finalise employees’ Single Touch Payroll data by July 14.
National Minimum Wage and Award Rate
“But please be alert to scams as the end of the financial year is also atime when scammers try to trick small businesses either by impersonating official agencies such as the Tax Office or by offering unrealistic deals.”
Below, are some of the changes. It is not acomplete list and other changes may affect abusiness are specific to industry sectors or states.
The National Minimum Wage will increase by 3.75% to $915.90 per week, or $24.10 per hour.
The Tax Office advises this is an important end-of-year obligation and ensures employees have the right information they need to lodge their own income tax return. Employers must include all employees they have paid in the 2023-24 financial year, even those who are no longer on staff.
Smokepolicy revoked
Outdoor smoking no longer has alocal policy in Macedon Ranges as the council chooses to rely on state legislation around the matter
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has repealed its Smoke-Free Outdoor Areas Policy (effective June 27) after determining its separate policy redundant.
"A review of the current policy has highlighted that the state legislation has mostly now caught up to the policy," council officers informed councillors.
The Smoke-Free Outdoor Areas Policy was introduced in 2017 to address public health concerns by limiting exposure to second-hand smoke in outdoor areas with little state legislation in this area at the time.
Subsequent developments in state legislation have resulted in comprehensive smoke-free laws that align with or exceed benefits of the previous council policy
These laws include the prohibition of smoking at: outdoor dining areas, outdoor recreational areas, outdoor areas of public swimming pools, and entrances to indoor children’splay centres, public hospitals and registered community health centres, and, the grounds/entrance of childcare centres, kindergartens, preschools and schools.
Anew MRSC Community Local Law that came into effect in 2023 allows the council to proactively designate areas on any council land as ‘smoke/vape’ free.
Mayor Annette Death said changes in state policy showed that the council was leading the way in this space.
The motion was carried with no opposition from councillors.
SUPER QUIZ? News
Local knowledge (1 point)
1. Akasha Fortune has claimed an Australian title for which sport?
2. ASpotify playlist of what title has been created in response to the speed reduction on the Pyrenees Highway, Castlemaine?
3. Macedon Ranges musician Taylor Sheridan has released a2024 album of what title?
4. Castlemaine’s 2024 Town Folk Festival is planned for which month? (3 points)
5. Macedon Ranges resident Felix Cameron has been nominated for two logies for his role in which television series?
General knowledge (1 point)
6. Sabrina Carpenter released a2024 chart-topping song named after which beverage?
7. Matildas captain Sam Kerr was ruled of the Paris 2024 summer games for what reason?
8. Who penned the classic novel Lord of the Flies?
9. ‘Kibbeh’ is what part of Lebanese culture of the following: food, clothing, dance, language or ceremony? (3 points)
10. Who is New Zealand’s current prime minister?
Accessible yoga on offer
MacedonRanges yoga teacher Jahne Hope-Williams has been offering accessible yoga classes aimed at supporting people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
"The disabled learn strength, flexibility,physical ability and they have fun," Jahne said.
"It is not aserious class with lycra-clad persons …wedo it in our everyday gear,use weights, straps, juggling balls, we even sing, and do yoga to Tina Turner or musical/sung rhymes.
"Weuse anything that can assist them to have fun while adding to the students' abilities and strength.
"Weevendomeditation (we are up to seven minutes), and to teach breathing Ihaveintroduced OMMING (or humming)."
Jahne said in the beginning no one understood breathing.
"They could see the physical movement, but could not understand more than that," she said.
"Now it is popular because the students can feel the vibrations (and share them with others by holding hands)."
Windarring Disability Services employs Jahne to teach a class on Tuesdays and the Woodend Anglican Church via St Mary’sWomens Auxilliary funds her in Gisborne for aTuesday morning class starting next term.
"Because there has been community interest, Iamstarting aclass for Wheelies and Walkers (and Chairs) at The Norma Richardson Hall in Woodend at 9.30am onWednesday July 17. Payment for the class is by donation," Jahne said.
"You can do the class sitting in your wheelchair,onthe chair of your walker if it is suitable, oronachair
"The exercises are all about bending, stretching and breathing –nothing 'Olympian'. Everything at your own pace.
"Just turn up. No mats, no props –everything needed is provided."
Jahne also teachers yoga instructors, including those who want to work with 'diverse-ability' students.
Anyone interested in learning more can email Jahne at yogafirst2@bigpond.com or visit her website www.yogabeautiful.com.au
Lions look to build
New Kyneton Lions Club president Robert Scott was inducted at a changeover dinner at the Malmsbury Hotel last month.
Robert said it was an honour to be made president for athird time and that increased membership was apriority for the club this year
"I've got agood group of members and the executive are brilliant, and Ihonestly believe apresident is only as good asthe members he'sgot under him," hesaid.
"Wemeet on the second Thursday of every monthfor abusiness meeting andwehave arelaxed social dinner every fourth Thursday
"Anyone who wants to come along would be mostwelcome.
"Wedo quite abit of service work,we're involved in the Royal Children'sHospital appeal, we do Cash aCan, we run raffles throughout the year,wesell Lions Christmas cakes, we've got aLions train anda barbecue trailer that we hire out and take toevents.
"For the little bit of work people do, you'll have alot of fun."
Robert was inducted by Jeb McCloghlan along with office bearers, Denise Bertoncini (secretary) and Dennis Bertoncini (treasurer).
The club thanked pastpresident Allison Horley for asuccessful year
Anyone interested in joining the club, or finding out more about the work the members do, can contact them via their website or Facebook page.
Kyneton Lions ClubpresidentRobert Scott.
Yoga teacher Jahne Hope-Williams.
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Arguments hollow and unsound
BarryMurphy, Pipers Creek
Well, the Kyneton Showgrounds elms have gone. Cut down in their prime. A250-year life span is common for an elm. They were planted about 75 years ago by agricultural society members to provide shade and shelter for show patrons, and to beautify the surroundings for
future generations.
The loss of their amenity and the folly of the council decision is now apparent.
These trees were also important for netball court users, providing ashelter belt from the baking afternoon sun. Studies in the USA and Spain have shown that a pleasant 27 degrees celsius in the shade can be 40 degrees celsius in the sunlight; even more when there is radiant heat from paved surfaces.
The arborist commissioned by the group who could see the value in these
elms advised that all they needed was a little care to overcome damage done to the root system by previous disturbance and compaction.
Another disappointment to the community is the manner in which the decision to cut down the elms was made.
Apetition by 1500 people asked for the matter to beconsidered openly and democratically,but council steamrolled it through.
Their arguments were hollow and unsound –not the trees.
Timemarches on...
PaulineLacy,Riddells Creek
All the best to TomO’Dae and family with the stepping out from their successful business in Romsey ('End of an era', Midland Express, July 2). We remember Tom when he was apoliceman in Sunbury We also stepped out of our well-known family business in Diggers Rest afew years ago. The transition was made easier with two of our sons taking over from us. Time marches on…
Podcastexplores plot to killHitler Podcast explorees s kill Hitler
Treason, anew and highly engaging podcast, tells the remarkable and true story of Claus von Stauffenberg, and the plot to assassinate Hitler.
Creator and Barkers Creek resident, Brian Walters AM, told the Express that Stauffenberg was agreat source of inspiration for him.
"I first read about Claus von Stauffenberg as aschool boy. His courage and clarity of purpose, when all around others clamoured in support of the Führer, has stayed with me all my life," Brian said.
"It would have been so easy for him to do nothing. To just sit it out. But he was the sort of person who tried to do what he could, and we need that in the world.
"This podcast is the result of that long fascination... and 25 years of research."
Brian's father lived in Nazi Germany in 1939, only narrowly making his escape. While there, he made contact with people who were against the Nazi regime and they talked to him at length about their experiences. Years later his father shared those stories with his son.
"I began to take an interest in research, which took me on quite along, and fascinating journey," Brian said.
"I have spoken to the Stauffenberg family and met Claus's eldest son, Berthold, who was 10 years old when his father was shot."
Brian describes Claus von Stauffenberg as aremarkable man –apoetand aprotege of the German poet, Stefan George. Claus, who had considered acareer as asolo cellist, joined the army in 1926. He wasastar recruit who achieved very rapid promotion.
"He was abrilliant staff officer and seen by
Habitat links installed
Canopy rope bridges for habitat were recently installed at Hanging Rock Reserve.
The rope bridges provide an important habitat link between Smokers Creek and the summit while new trees regenerate after the area was impacted by the June 2021storm MacedonRanges Shire Council said these bridges provided ameans of reconnecting habitat and reducing road mortality for arboreal mammal species.
Midhill wine
Premier’spick
Romsey'sMidhill Vineyard has won the Premier’sChoice Award at the 2024 Victorian Wine Show
The 2017 Midhill Blanc de Blancs was selected as the Premier's pick from the show finalists.
Launched in 2017, the Premier’sTrophy aims to showcase the finestlocal wines and promote Victoria’sdiverse wine regions.
many, including Hitler as the most brilliant in the German Army, which gave him immense influence and access to Hitler," Brain said.
"A decorated war hero, he had been badly wounded in North Africa, losing his right hand, two fingers of his left handand his left eye, and could have sat out the war on a pension.
"He was married with four children and his wife was pregnant with hisfifth," Brian said.
"He had everything to live for, yet he was prepared to risk all that, to try and rid the world of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis."
Claus wasthe leader of the German Resistance from late 1943. He planned to take specially manufactured plastic explosives into abriefingconference to kill everyone and make sure Hitler was killed
"While Stauffenberg was arming the bomb, which was very difficult for aperson with three fingers and one eye to do, he was interrupted. He had two one-kilogram lumps of plastic explosives. He'd put detonators into one of them, when he was interrupted, and he was unable to arm the second explosive. As it was, four people were killed and anumber of people were injured," Brian said.
"Hitler was also injured. He was never seen in public without holding his right arm thereafter. He had broken eardrums and so on, but he was able to function."
Follow the gripping audio narrative of Claus von Stauffenberg, the process of building an insurrection against Hitler and the many attempts on Hitler's life by the courageous people in the German resistance who were prepared to act.
Check out the first three episodes of TREASON: Claus von Stauffenberg and the plot to kill Hitler wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Priorities set for Kyneton movement
Movement priorities for Kyneton over the next 10 years have been set in the Kyneton Movement Network Plan.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council adopted the plan in June with 30 projects primary projects identified for works.
Making the top five priority projects in order were: reducing Kyneton town centre's speed limit to 30-40 km/h, reconfiguration and upgrade of Edgecombe Street, speed humps and traffic calming in Bodkin Street, Mollison Street/High Street intersection upgrades (right turn extension and signal mods), and speed reduction of streets around the town centre to 40 km/h.
Other projects making the priority list include atown centre accessible parking audit, High/Edgecombe Street traffic signals, restrict right-hand movements during peak times from Mollison Street into Market Street, and signals/roundabout options for Mollison Street/Piper Street.
There were 12 priority projects identified that require advocacy and approval of the Department of Transport and Planning.
Adraft Kyneton Movement Network Study that went out for community consultation outlined 116potential ranked projects. The council received atotal of 52 responses to the studywhich highlighted afurther 13 projects the community desired.
Some of those additional projects included: an Orr Street footpath, converting angle parking on Market Street to parallel, sealing Ebden Street'sfootpath, shared paths for both Redesdale Road and Jennings Street, atown footpathaudit, and Victoria Street car parking audit.
The community was unsupportive of three projects: restricting access to left-in/leftout on New Street atHigh Street, restricting access to left-in/left-outonBodkin Street at Mollison Street, and restricting access to left-in/left-out onBegg Street at Mollison Street. The 30 priority projects were assessed with the the consideration of community feedback.
Drivers caught out
Police detected 165 offences during a major road safety operation across Victoria’s west in June.
Bendigo, Campaspe and the Macedon Ranges division has been the worst affected area in the state’swestwith 10lives lost this year,followed bythe Ballarat and Moorabool division with afurther nine lives lost.
The Western Region, which covers the Bendigo, Campaspe, Goldfields and Macedon Ranges areas, saw police conduct 95 breath tests and 16 drug tests, and issue several fines
Fines included one drug driving offence, 24 speeding offences, one mobile phone offence, three other traffic offences, one unlicenced driver,seven unregistered vehicles, one defect notice
Across the entire operation, 60 per cent of offences detected in June were for speeding, with two thirds of speeding drivers detected between 10km/h and 25km/h over the speed limit.
The total 165 offences detected during Operation West Connect including 100 speeding offences, 20 unregistered vehicles and eight disqualified/suspended and unlicenced drivers.
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Brian Walters AM, creator of TREASON: Claus von Stauffen and theplot to kill Hitler.
Timeless charm
Elegantly poised atop View Street, ‘Grandview’ stands as atestament to timeless charm and enduring grace.
Originally constructed circa 1890, the residence gazes majestically over the picturesque Castlemaine township. Lovingly renovated and updated, ‘Grandview’ seamlessly blends its historical charm with modern comforts.
With an extensive list of highlights, there is much to discover such as the grand entranceway,featuring french oak parquetry flooring and adecorative archway,welcoming you with 11 foot high ceilings adelightful preview of what lies beyond.
‘Grandview’ features four generous bedrooms, the main suite with adressing room with built-in robes and aluxurious ensuite, offering aperfect retreat.
Plus there are two additional bathrooms: one offering afull-sized bath and shower,and asecondary bathroom located in the rear portion of the home. The wide hallway leads you to the main living and entertaining spaces beginning with the kitchen.
Culinary enthusiasts will delight in its many features, including a900mm cooker,dishwasher,abundant storage and agenuine butler’spantry.This additional space enhances functionality with asecond dishwasher,double sink, and ample countertops. Living is spread across three distinct areas: a generous dining room with timber floorboards, a cosy sitting area, and afamily-friendly lounge with ample space for everyone.
For those working or studying from home, aversatile office space awaits.
Inspiration in majestic landscape
Sitting proudly within an imposing landscape of monolithic granite boulders and undulating farmland, this newly completed home designed by architect Marcus Roberts, takes full advantage of the sweeping views on offer.A pristine 49.66 ha/122 acres of land invites exploration and adventure, while the meticulous quality of the build combined with the ease off-grid living makes for aremarkable property
Comprising three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this home effortlessly combines luxury with practicality
Retreat to the main bedroom and enjoy uninterrupted views from the exquisite composite stone bathtub and double shower,inviting you to unwind and indulge in pure relaxation. Twofurther spacious bedrooms share asleek central bathroom, while acosy theatreroom with timber barn doors provides options for screening your favourite films, agames room, or an inviting place to work with aspectacular backdrop. With double glazing, 54,000-litres of tank water with treatment plant, 8kw solar and bottled gas hot water,sustainability is
woven into every aspect of this property
the
Property: Architecturally designed off-grid home on 49.66ha
Address: 115 Zig Zag Road,Nulla Vale
Price: $2,100,000 -$2,300,000
Agent: Jellis Craig
Additional to
49.66 ha/122 acres is afurther 20 ha/49 acres under a99year lease. Nulla Vale is superbly located just 15 minutes to Lancefield and Cobaw State Forest, 45 minutes to Kyneton, one hour to Tullamarine Airport and only 70 minutes to Melbourne CBD.
Welcome to 26 Dingo Park Road, Fryerstown –a beautiful and tranquil box-ironbark bush sanctuary
This off-grid delight is nestled on apicturesque 31 acres, only a15minute drive from Castlemaine township. The mudbrick home oozes rustic charm, offering aunique living experience that is both sustainable and serene. It comprises two bedrooms, open-plan kitchen and living, study, laundry,and bathroom. There is an open fireplace and wood-burning heater ensuring comfortable living year-round. Inside, astriking aesthetic appeal
featuring exposed timber beams throughout. Additionally,there is aseparate mudbrick studio with its own kitchen/living, bedroom, bathroom, and carport. The property is powered by solar energy, with solar panels and battery storage. Extras include rainwater tanks, mudbrick garage, wood storage space and two smaller sheds. Grow your own veggies, enjoy the surrounding natural beauty and wildlife that call this place home. This property offers an unparalleled opportunity for sustainable country living.
Off-griddelight is nestledona picturesque31acres,only a15-minute drive from Castlemainetownship. Themudbrickhomeboasts rustic charm, offering aunique livingexperience that is both sustainable andserene. Comprising of twobedrooms, open-plankitchen andliving, study, laundry and bathroom. Additionally,there is aseparate mudbrickstudio withits own kitchen/living, bedroom, bathroomand carport.
$825,000
Address: CA 26 Dingo Park Road,Fryerstown
Price: $825,000
Agent: Keogh Real Estate
Contact: 5472 1248
Quietlypositionedon25acres of peaceful and tranquilbushland, this substantial brickhome is your ideal escape to perfectrural living. Offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, kitchenand dining. Externally largegarage,6m x9mshed, twodamsand twoverylarge watertanks.Convenientlylocated between Castlemaine and Maldon, with easy access to theCalderFreewayfor Bendigo or Melbourne travellers,this property will be highly sought-after.
$999,500
Property: Mudbrick off-grid delight on picturesque 31 acres
31 Acres
25 Acres
Makeyourmark
This unfinished beauty is situated on alarge block of approximately one acre with the Coliban River as its rear boundary.The owner bought the property in 2022 and set about creating her dream home from the inside out.
The photos show the stylish interior and awalk-through inspection will show the quality workmanship. The exterior Hardiplank cladding and insulating has not been completed. The materials are on site, paid for and ready to go. The vendor is relocating and as it’s three quarters completed, it could be aweekend job for the new owner,however,quotes to finish the work are currently being sought.
This delightful three bedroom property is not only afamily home (school bus to Kyneton), but an ideal weekender as it is less than an hour from the CBD The generous proportions of the open-plan living/dining and adjacent kitchen make this avery usable family space. French doors with bevelled glass panes add to the brightness and lightness while bringing the outdoors inside. The kitchen is very well appointed with excellent top quality accoutrements and abundant storage.
There are three bedrooms, aspacious family bathroom and separate toilet. The owner was going to convert the third bedroom into awalk-through wardrobe and ensuite, but has decided to leave that option for the new owner
Adjacent to the house is avery large shed/workshop with power and aconcrete floor and behind that, two concrete water tanks. During the 100 year flood last October,the Coliban river broke it’sbanks, however the impact did not reach the house or shedding This really is adelightful property that can, with very little cost or effort, become something special.
Property: Not quitefinished as owner re-locating
Address: 21 Metcalfe-Redesdale Road,Metcalfe
Price: $495,000 -$544,500
Agent: Raine &Horne
Contact:
•Polishedhardwoodfloors throughout, detailed ceilings to all but
•Delightful cabinetrytothe kitchen prominent in the late 1950's and ornate timber and glass sliding doors between dining and lounge.
•Large windows arealuminum and thereisamockbrick cladding to the perimeter of the original weatherboards still below.
•3 separate titles and is zonedrural living.
•Two parcels havefrontagetoSawmill Road with mains water and poweravailable at the Southern end and the other parcel has frontage to Bulkeleys Road.
•Thereare twolarge dams and generous areas of treed forests.
•Possibilities of further development S.T.C.A arealso an option.
•Private and quiet setting being elevated in asecluded residential pocket only afew minutes’walkfromthe Town Centre
•Beautifully renovated throughout, providing avery comfortable and modern living environment.
•Securelock up garage with an established garden of colour and private outdoor entertaining area
•Walk in and enjoywithnothing to do
DelightfulVictorian
“Bella Donna” is aclassic Victorian residence of generous proportions. Retaining many of its period features and charm, this landmark home was built in 1899 by alocal solicitor and over time the home has been sympathetically updated for the convenience of modern living without detracting from its history or character
Grand steps lead to the front door and once inside you are greeted by awide central hallway and soaring 14 foot high ceilings. In traditional style there are four large bedrooms leading offthe hall, all have polished wooden floors, three have built-in storage and large windows. Also, from the hall you have access to the study,a commanding room with beautiful built-in cabinetry and the family bathroom.
At the rear,the home opens to the spacious living room with wood heater.There isalso ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling throughout. The kitchen and dining are combined and flow seamlessly to the alfresco area through french doors. The kitchen is well equipped with electric and gas cooking, dishwasher,tassie oak cabinetry and oodles of bench space. Awalk-in pantry leads to the cellar.Like the rest of the home’sspaces, the laundry/mudroom is big with built-in storage, and there is asecond indoor toilet. Set on agenerous 2645m2 allotment over two titles, the home is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens with outdoor living apriority.A wide return verandah and alfresco are
perfect spaces to enjoy the garden’sseasonal changes.
Afully decked, salt chlorinated pool and under cover spa for all weather use have been recent additions, further enhancing the outdoor appeal. Garden paths, stately trees, grassed areas and rambling flower beds are featured throughout the garden’slayout. There is also asmall orchard and raised vegetable beds.
Further features of the property include 5.6kw solar system, covered access from the home to the shedding, fully secure yard with fencing all round and gated access, security system, two water tanksand garden watering system.
Property: “Bella Donna” circa 1899 classic yet sympathetically updated
Address: 7LukeCourt, Maryborough
Price: $865,000
Agent:
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Embracing Serenity
41 McManus Road, Barkers Creek
Nestled atop ahill, this 1978 circa three-bedroom home offers quiet living on 4.9 acres (approx).
Featuring entry into the living with an adjoining formal dining space. The kitchen is open to the informal dining area and the main bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom. Outside, a6mx11m garage with aworkshop and an adjoining two-room studio.
$895,000
View Saturday 13th July By Appointment Contact TomRobertson 0473 642 644
country road is rare. From the house itself, you see the picturesque sweep of the Pyrenees, the dramatic close view of Mount Tarrengower. Visitors from near and far,exclaim it is so beautifulhere.
or weekend getaway.Private and on agenerous 2139 sqm (approx) of gardens, the dual driveway entry allows for subdivision potential (STCA).
Ideal Downsizer 3/31 Berkeley Street, Castlemaine
This two-bedroom brick unit is in an ideal location, ashort stroll into central Castlemainefor retail, amenities and the train station, with the Dove Cafe, the Castlemaine Bowling Club and the Croquet Club down the road. This secure, tightly held property is one of four and two areowner-occupied, perfect for the downsizer or savvy investor!
Privately set within its 2.5 acres (approx) of beautiful park-like landscape,this five-bedroom, two-storey home is grand living at its best. The short drive from Castlemaine’sretail and amenities helps to make this the ideal home for country living with town convenience.
Haslam 0422 848 662
Theperfect fusion
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Home Presentation Number 2
Over the next few months, Iwill be providing styling tips for your property.
Window blinds and coveringsare an essential part of home decor, as theycan completely change the feel of aroom
There are various styles to choose from, each with its ownunique features and benefits. Roller blinds are apopular option that can be easily adjusted to let in or blockout natural light, making them perfect for amodern aesthetic. They come in different fabric options,including transparent blinds for daytimevisibility and dual blinds for nighttimeprivacy. Honeycomb blinds,also known as cellular shades, have gained popularity due to theirenergyefficiencyand sleek, modern appearance. Additionally, they come in awiderange of colours, textures, and opacities to match various interior styles.
Venetian blinds have seen aresurgence in popularity, with PVCand aluminium designs being practical for wet areasand timber options providing acost-effective alternative to plantation shutters.
Plantation shutters offer timeless elegance and practicality, providing exceptional light control, privacy,and insulation. Their classic design adds sophistication to any room
For adramatic effect, Romanblinds are agreat option and are made of fabric and foldupin horizontal panels. They are popularfor softening the look of awindowand room while providing insulation, making themgreat for cooler climates.
There are endless optionsavailable to matchdifferenthomestyles. Overall, window blinds and coverings serve both practical and aesthetic purposes, adding style and functionality to any space.
Astone’sthrow away from all Castlemaine offers, this three-bedroom period home provides modern comfort with period charm and abeautiful, borrowed landscape never to be built upon. The property is within walking distance of the train station, the Railway Hotel, Camp Reserve, the Mill complex, the botanic gardens, and the thriving Castlemaine retail and restaurants.
Elevated from the street, steps lead to awrap-around bull nose verandah, overlooking pretty Gingell Street and directing you toward the rear of the property before opening onto a private terracedcourtyard, perfect for entertaining. Amodern addition to the home seamlessly merges with the original as you enter through asliding door into the north-facing dining with dappled light filtering in, creating asoft, cosy feel to the space. An open-plan layout creates aseamless connection between dining, kitchen and living, all with outlooks onto the terrace and borrowed landscape. The updated country-style kitchen provides aMiele dishwasher,anAEG induction cooktop and Bosch wall oven, and a freestanding island bench with atimber top that allows for bar-style seating. The kitchen/ dining space has direct access to the garage. Astep into the living is a
step into the originalhome, with its timber shiplap walls, pressed metal ceiling, ceiling rose, and open fireplace with period surround.
Of the three bedrooms the home features, two are front facing with views of Gingell Street and surrounds, framed bylarge double-hung windows. One bedroom features an open fireplace with aperiod surround, and the second has built-in robes. Servicing these bedrooms is an updated period-style bathroom with a shower,aclawfoot bath, avanity,atoilet, and aEuropean-style laundry.The main bedroom is private at the rear of the home and has built-in robes, asliding door to the garden and an ensuite with awalk-in shower,awall-hung basin, and atoilet. Asecure garage has internal access, provides charging for an electric car,and has an adjoining workshop/ home office with external access. The home’smodern comforts include a5kw solar system, double glazing, highly insulated, aheat pump hot water unit, ducted heating, and evaporative cooling. Period charm includes high-pressed metal ceilings, timber wall details, and double-hung windows.
The 521m2 (approx.) property includes four water tanks (three are under the house) and ashed.
Belle Property Castlemaineand Maldon.
17 Hill View Court, McKenzie Hill
4a 2b 3v 918r
•248m2 of livingspace with high ceilings and doors, double glazing throughout
•Oversize statementkitchen with large stone benches, butler'spantry &overhead light.
•Levellawn &sandstone walled seating area.
Rob Waller |0418571 130
Blasi Mulholland |0417311 733 For sale $1,150,000 View Saturday 13th July 11:00am -11:30am
25 Hoopers Road, Chewton
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EVANS
Frank
The KynetonCroquet Club wouldliketo acknowledge the recent passing of Frank Evans
Frank wasagreat supporter of our club andwewould like to express ourthanks for his diligentservice for the past 20 years
Sincere condolences to all of Frank’sfamily
Inloving memory
WILSON John Alfred 22/08/1937 -02/07/2024
Passed peacefully on Tuesday2nd July 2024. Reunited in heaven with his cherished wife Vivienne Loving father of Melissa &Amanda, and father-in-lawof Gary&John. Adored Pa of Courtney, Jordan, Charlotte, Anthony&Rebecca and much-loved Great Pa of India, Ronan &Finn.
Aone-eyed Collingwood supporter who will livealways in our hearts and our
Don passed away peacefully on 21st June 2024 at Bendigo Hospital. He will be greatly missed by his wife Heather,children Pam, Robyn, Peter, Deryn and their partners, hisgrandchildren Tim, Dom, Declan, David and their partners, andgreat grandchildren Mollyand Dottie
Adedicated servant of God. ForDon’s funeral information please see his tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals
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PEDRETTI
Betty Jean
KN279046/J
25.12.1921 –1.7.2024
Passed away surrounded by herfamily Mother to Ken, Mother-in-lawtoBev. Cherished Nan to her 5Grandchildren &13GreatGrandchildren. Rest in peace Alife well lived
Our heartfelt thanks to Ricki &NoelBright, Rob &Julie Ebery, &Carmel Smith forbeing suchgood neighbours.
At Betty’srequest, aprivate Funeral will be held
Always Loved and remembered
SANDFORD
MarkWilliam Murray
Passed awayunexpectedly on Monday, June 24 aged 68 in Melbourne
Markwill be missed by many
On those days when you miss someonethe most
As though memories are sharp enough to slice through skin an bone
Remember how they loved you Remember how they loved you
And do that for yourself in their name, in their honour
Love yourself as they loved you
They would like that
On those days that you miss someone the most Love yourself harder
-Donna AshworthScottish Poet
Kyneton -Sjaan, Emma and Samuel Forster,NSW -Mandie and Steve Launceston, Tasmania -Peter,Wendy and Jopie
Aprivate cremation has taken place
Passed away peacefully at Castlemaine on 3rd July 2024 aged 87 years
Dearlyloved husband of June (dec). Lovedfather of Kim,Brenda and Michelle,father in lawofSteve, Darryn, Paul (dec)and Mark. Much lovedPaofEmmaand Sean, Brody and Alicia, Jake and Danni, Bevan and Siri, Luke, Danieland Darien andPaPaofBrayden, London, Harrison, Alirah, Leo andHarper Sweet is the sleepthatends allpain. Reunited with June
Youare near, even if we don’t see you. Youare withus, even if youare faraway. Youare in ourhearts, in our thoughts, in our lives always Will miss youDad. Lots of love
Kimbo,Steve (Stixs), Jake,Dannie, Leo,Harper, Bevanand Siri Asmilingface,a heartofgold, the dearestDad thisworld could hold, on earthyou toiled,inHeavenyou rest, God bless youDad, youwere the best. Love alwaysBrenda andDarryn. Ourheartsachewith sadness, our secret tears flow, forwhat it meanstoloseyou, no onewill ever know Love alwaysMichelle,Mark, Luke, Daniel and Darien
Thankyou forthe years we shared, the love yougave,the wayyou cared, in ourheartsyou’ll alwaysstay, lovedand remembered everyday Pa Pa youwereveryspecialtous, your love andthe happymemories youhavegiven us throughout ourlives means so much. Youhad knowledge of life not foundinbooks, butinyourheart We will neverforget you. Love alwaysEmma, Sean, Brayden, London andHarrison. God sawthat youwere weary, he didwhathethoughtbest, he gently held youinhis arms, and said ‘comewith me and rest’. Love alwaysBrody,Alicia and Alirah.
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Passed away July 6, 2006 Deep in our hearts you will alwaysstay, lovedand remembered everyday
Your loving wifeAnita Lovedfather and father in lawof Sharon and Graeme, Shane and Sandy, Carland Louise Special Pa of Layla Jean, Sebastian Flinn and Oliver Tom. Alwaysinour hearts
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TheCompost Conversation Take it outside
Between the chopping board and the compost pile there sits another piece of composting ‘equipment’ that often gets overlooked, but it’sa critical link in our composting chain.
Igrew up calling the thing in the kitchen we scrapped food scraps into the ‘compost bin’. But Ihave to admit it gets confusing when we also call the thing we make compost in, out in the garden, a‘compost bin’ too. More recently the term ‘kitchen caddy’ has started to come into use, so I’ll call them caddies, to be clear
Whatever we call it, unless we are cooking outside and putting food scraps directly into our compost pile, some form of bucket, bin or caddy is going to be ahelpful temporary home for the organics destined to become the next generation of fertility in our gardens.
The big variations in caddies seems to be to do with size, whether we use them with or without lids, and where they get located in our kitchen.
I’ll tell you up front, Ilive in abig caddy,nolid, under-bench kind of household.
Smaller caddies (2 -5litres) can be kept on abench top, and that might work for households with lower outputs, but emptying acaddy too often can become tiresome. At my place there is lots of home cooking and processing food from the garden, so we generate quite avolume of food scraps every week. Our caddy is an old 15-litre food grade bucket (that was reclaimed, and has seen agood 10 years of use) and sits under the sink with no lid.
Now,Ican hear afew of you exclaiming “that must smell terrible”, and you would think that, but it is surprising how rarely any smell from the caddy is noticeable. We do put a generous scoop of biochar/charcoal in the bottom of the caddy each time it gets emptied, and this does help keep odours low,but even without this, the smells can be less than you think.
If the caddy is kept behind acupboard door and with alid on, the action of getting food scraps into it can be quite cumbersome. Lidless compost caddies avoid the very annoying manoeuvres that require that missing third hand, that would be so….handy
There are foot-operated bins that can be pressed into service as kitchen caddies, but the plastic inserts that usually come with these are notoriously thin and usually don’t stand up to the rigours of regular trips out to the garden with resultant tapping, banging and scrubbing. The lid opening mechanisms are notoriously temperamental too.
Some new kitchens have dedicated draws that can be bumped with the hip, and slide out to reveal asorter for general waste, recycling and compost. There are also holein-the-bench, under-bench style caddies out there too. As with the foot-operated bin, check the durability,replaceability and cleanability of the compost components of these systems before investing too much. Sometimes simple is best.
At YIMBY we provide our food scrap contributing households (thank you all you wonderful people! Your contribution is very appreciated) with a10-litrefood-grade bucket (reclaimed via two local businesses). This can serve as akitchen caddy,for those who can work that into their kitchen flow and layout, or it can sit outside between weekly collections and receive deposits from asmaller caddyinthe kitchen.
How do you manage getting food scraps from the chopping board to the compost pile?
–Joel Meadows works with *Yes In My Back Yard, (YIMBY), acommunity-scale composting initiative in Castlemaine and surrounds. Send questions or comments to hello@ yimbycompost.com, or to book in for acompost workshop!
Celebrateour young people
Shout out ayoung person achieving amazing things through the 2024 Macedon Ranges Youth Awards.
The annual awards, which rely on public nominations, recognise those aged between 12–25 years living or working in the Macedon Ranges who have made asignificant contribution to the community
This year’saward categories include: Willpower –showing real character and perseverance, especially in the face of adversity
Good deeds –giving their time and energy to activities that support the wellbeing of another individual, group or community
Pure imagination –pursuing their passion for creativity through the arts.
Nicely played –kicking recreational and physical activity goals.
Skilling it –excelling in amentorship program, workplace or business.
Well aware –shining alight on important issues/social causes and raising awareness in the community
Nominations close August 2. Winners will be announced at agala event on September 4atKyneton Town Hall.
For details, and nominations, visit Macedon Ranges Shire Council'swebsite: yoursay.mrsc.vic.gov.au/youth-awards-2024
Covering the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires
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Cats by four points: Macedon's Nathan Bridgland on the move
Impressive victories
Bill West
Macedon Ranges trainer Liam Howley won races at Seymour and Wangaratta last week with two three-year-olds that show considerable promise.
Both Late Night Artist and Lonely Road were having their fourth race starts.
At Seymour,Late Night Artist settled at the rear of the field in the In Hospitality Maiden Plate over 1300m.
Jason Maskiell pulled the $5 chance to the outside and produced astrong finishing run to get upin the last stride.
Alarge groupofowners have been very patient with the gelding who should be able to handle alonger distance.
After running three successive third placings, it was Lonely Road'sturn to break through on Saturday
At Wangaratta, Lonely Road was sent out as a$5.50 chance following three consecutive thirds at his only three previous starts.
Jack Hill cruised along in the 1590m Into Our Hands Community Maiden Plate andlooked the winner entering the straight. Lonely Road, purchased for $200,000 at the Magic Millions, won with three lengths to spare.
Liam Howley Racing welcomes enquiries from prospective owners who may be interested in becoming involved with gallopers prepared by the local stable.
CASTLEMAINE
An outstanding round of 75-7-68 by Marty Beck earned the monthly medal on Saturday
The A-grader included four birdies in his round, with medal runner-up being C-grade winner Chris Melham with afine 88-19-69.
Wayne Toohey took out B-grade with 89-18-71, and Matt Dunstan equalled Beck's four birdies.
Frosty conditions delayed the start of the nine-hole event, with George Gray (23) taking the honours with 17 points, two clear of Peter Creswell.
Dunstan and Marty Cross were the NTP winners.
Thursday'sstableford produced a countback, with victory going to Gavin Lang (8) over Les Prendergast (8), both with 35 points.
GISBORNE
The final round of the Captain'sTrophy came down to athree-horse race on Saturday Kiwi sheep herder Bone Crusher (Glenn Ford), Roch NHorse (Dean Besanko) and Cooda Wooda Shooda (Colonel Hogan) were the contenders, and the outcome was decided on the 18th when Shooda didn't by missing ashort putt.
Ford earned the Cup, with Besanko coming third after trouble on the seventh.
In other less important results, world marathon runner Matt Dean won the monthly cup and A-grade with 41 points, Steve Manago topped B-grade with 36, and Darrin Rowsell won C-grade.
Melbourne Demons memorabilia Marg Ivory won the Saturday women'sstableford with 33 points, and Maryanne Mocnik took out the monthly medal with 37 points on Wednesday
KYNETON
The final of the Marg Sutherland Memorial doubles knockout was keenly contested on Thursday Congratulations to Banksie Buckley and Jane Stanley who won 4/3 against Dot Greenway –Judy Aldred, who soldiered on after recovering from about of Covid.
With about 20members enjoying the Cobram-Barooga sunshine, just 31 turned out for the July medal on Saturday Athree-way tie resulted between Scott Murphy,David Moore and Neville Yates, and they will play-offnext month.
A-grade: Murphy 77-7-70 on acountback from Moore same score; B– Michael McQualter 90-16-74 from Peter Walsh 93-14-
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GOLF results
79; C–Yates 89-19-70 from Col O'Sullivan 92-21-71.
Ladies –Robyn MacRae 99-27-72 from Kylie Munro 87-13-74.
NTPs went to McQualter (2), MacRae, Moore and Murphy,while the Sizzlin Sensations monthly raffle courtesy Glen Harris went to Scott Galloway
Wednesday stableford: Ross Martin (10) 38 points from Louis Thompson (9) 37, with Lois Scott (27) the women'swinner with 36.
Tuesday was medal day incorporating a round of the silver spoon.
VickiNettleton and Dot Greenway were spoon winners both with nett 78; while Agrade winner Michelle Werner 93-20-73 and runner-up Marg Scoble 98-25-73 will play-off for the medal.
Beth Murray took out B-grade with 10227-75 from Deidre Dawes 104-26-78, with Denise Murphy and Valma Smoors the NTPs.
LANCEFIELD
Continuing on from his good form in the 'Winter 1000', Todd Lambert won the monthly medal on Saturday with 76-8-68.
Denis Davenport was runner-up with 76-7-69, with David Morgan 94-20-74 in third place.
Torvill and Dean would have looked on in awe when skill and skate expertise was needed to navigate the ponds and greens last Wednesday
The temperate recorded was 1degree; yet the sun was out and, as aBanon was heard to utter recently,itwas probably 'balmy'. Not sure if the reference was to the weather or the golfers.
Medal winner was Florence Meyer 114-34-80 from Carole Mee 117-33-84 on a countback from Anne Robinson.
Legends stableford: Denis Davenport (6) 34 points, from Ron Macleod (19) on acountback from Ed Godek.
MOUNT MACEDON
Jack Frost was included in the field contesting the July Mug 'o the Month last Wednesday
Aspectacular white course and frozen surfaces added adimension to golf in an early shotgun start.
When the sun appeared, blue skies and ideal playing conditions were appreciated.
Mili Peniamina (27) scored 40 points to be the standout 'mug' winner ahead of fellow B-grader Karl Pongracic (23) on 36.
Peter Sinclair (8) had 33 to pip A-grade runner-up Tony Littman on acountback.
Only two golfers played to handicap or better on Saturday
David Lee (24)had 40 points to be the overall and C-grade winner ahead of Carolyn Doyle (20) with 31.
Patrick Doyle (5) topped A-grade with 35 points, and Hayden Phillips (12) with 34 was the best in B-grade.
ROMSEY
The four-ball aggregate stableford created plenty of interest onSaturday
Most teams scored well, then had setbacks.
Great to welcome Logan Colley back for his second game at the club, and his first card towards ahandicap.
Winners were Anthony Lakey (24) –Logan Colley (54)with 80 points, from Luke Lyons (9) –Dean Kohler (9) with 70, and Simon Donovan (10) –Steve Wilkins (18) 67.
NTPs went to Lyons (2) and Lakey,with Lyons the longest driver
The best card on achilly Wednesday was 29 points from Jenny Hartley (24), with runner-up Steve Wilkins (15) on 28 after removing the ice from the greens early morning.
TRENTHAM
Conditions could nothavebeen better for good scoring in the monthly medal event on Saturday
Surprisingly,anticipated low scores did not eventuate.
Russell Hanson returninga medal-winning 83-13-70.
The A-grade winner Alan Hopkins 80-971 and C-grade winner Ross Green 92-2171 were hot on his heels.
Irene Kozicz was the women'smedal winner with anett 74, just ahead of A-grade winner Carline Johnston and Cate Thomas with nett75s.
WOODEND
James O'Brien made every post awinner with asuperb 75-13-62 in the monthly medal event on Saturday
He finished four strokes clear of fellow B-grader Ben Thompson 81-15-66.
In A-grade, Chris Hale prevailed with 737-66, from Guy Moxley 74-7-67.
Warren Elseand Damien Webb were NTPs.
Very heavy fog created problems for players who decided to hit-offearly Last Tuesday Andy Gregory (16) led the field home with 38 stableford points, from Dennis Barker (12) on 35.
Last stride victory: Jason Maskiell timed his finishing run to perfection aboard Late Night Artist atSeymour.
Marty Beck earned the monthly medal at Castlemaine on Saturday.
Jack Frost was included in the field contesting the July Mug ‘o the Month at Mount Macedon last Wednesday.
Championshipmedals forKade
New sports continue to bob up in the Macedon Ranges and aKyneton competitor has fared well at both the World and European Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in recent months.
Kade Ryan, 20, represented Maroccolo Academy Kyneton and Australia in Paris and Los Angeles and was thrilled to secure several medals. BJJ dates back to 1925, and is aself-defence martial art and conflict sport basedongrappling, ground fighting and submission holds.
The focus is taking an opponent down to the ground, gaining adominant position, and using several techniques like joint locks, choke holds and compression locks.
At the European Championships in Paris in January,Kade competed in the mediumheavy weight division and won three fights, only losing in the semi-final to the eventual winner Mateus Cardoso.
Having placed third in the medium-heavy division, Kade was then eligible to compete in the open weight division. He again won his first three fights, qualifying for the final –arematch against Cardoso.
In this contest Kade showed his ability to adapt and learn from his mistakes, fostering amuch closer,more competitive fight.
The fight didn’t go Kade’sway,losing by five points to two advantages, but he demonstrated he could compete at aworldclass level against competitors who had many more years’ experience than him.
World Championship
In May,Kade and teammate Thomas VanOrsouwtravelled to represent their team and country in the World Championships in Los Angeles, California.
Kade competed in the adult blue belt medium-heavy weight and open weight divisions, placing third in both divisions and receiving double bronze medals.
In addition to his double bronze medals, Kade received his purple belt from Professor Marcos on the podium.
Kade thanked his sponsor Romsey Compounding Pharmacy for their generosity in helping him to realise his dream of competing in the world championship.
Kade and Tomare grateful to their coaches, Professor Marcos and Coach Kobi, as well as their teammates who supported them on and offthe mats to prepare them for competition.
While Maroccolo is just asmall gym, it is punching above its weight when it comes to competition.
Kyneton Kestrels take premiership
Acombination of hard-fought tennis and grit has earned the newly formed Kyneton Kestrels the title of Mountain District Ladies Tennis Association –Autumn 2024 –Section 1Premiers.
The Kestrels narrowly made finals, finishing fourth on the ladder after the season completion. With wins over Woodend in the semi and Kilmore in the preliminary,the Kestrels qualified for the Grand Final played at Sunbury TC on June 18, against minor premiers South Gisborne Opals.
Organised by the MDLTA committee, apresentation luncheon was held at Sunbury TC clubrooms after the completion of the Grand Final matches. Kyneton Kestrels captain Susie Baldwin thanked The Opals for the high standard of tennis andtheirsuperb sportsmanship.
“Wealwayshave agreathit out against The Opals and the tennis was played in great spirit,” Susie said.
Vice-captain Kerrie Sheawick also spoke.
“This competition is more than just tennis, it is about friendships and how we support each other,” Kerrie said.
The Kestrels were one point up after the first two sets with Susie Baldwin and Sally Sims goingdown 4-8 and Kerrie Sheawick and Nicole Murphy winning 8-3.
The nexttwo setswerewins to The Opals 8-7 and 8-4.
Being four points down leading into the last two sets, The Kestrels dug deep and displayed their best tennis with Susie and Nicole winning their set 8-1 and Sally and Kerrie winning 8-6. Final score was 3sets each and anarrow 39 games to 34. It has been 20 years since Kyneton has taken out aMDLTA premiership in Section 1.
Susie Baldwin thanked her team.
“Wehad to win all three finals to win this premiership and we haveall played apart in that journey,” she said.
The Kyneton and District Tennis Club is acommunity organisation that welcomes all to play,join, and get involved in the local community
Anyone keen to play tennis can email the club at info@kynetontennis.com.au
The Kyneton Kestrels (L to R): Susie Baldwin(c), Kerrie Sheawick(vc), Michelle Ackland, Nicole Murphy, Sally Sims and Nicole Price.
Kade Ryan with coach Professor Marcos.
Kade in action in the fight.
Magpies Maaggpiees s tackle Hawks Haawk
Campbells Creek played host to Talbot in round 12 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League season on Saturday
With Talbot sitting ninth with only three wins on the board the Creekers knew their first win of the season was within reach if they could shut down the Hawks’ forwards.
The Magpies were quick to get on the scoreboard in the opening term with two goals. But the Hawks were on fire and answered with 11 of their own to hold a55-point lead at the first change.
Talbot continued on with the job in the second term keeping Creek scoreless while posting another 5.3.
At half-time the lead had blown out to 88 points.
To theMagpies’ credit they lifted in the third and came out firing, kicking another three goals and holding the Hawks four but trailed by 92 points at the final change.
Creek managed to post another goal in the final term but Talbot came home full offrunning to win by 121 points.
Joel Wootton was astandout for Creek kicking four and Joel Johnson and Codey Hicks were also among the best.
In the local derby,Maldon played host to Newstead at the Bill Woodfull Reserve. The first term opened with arealarm wrestle with both sides struggling to gain the upper hand and only managing two goals apiece.
Newstead held aslender four-point lead at quarter-time.
Both sides lifted their intensity in the second term throwing everything into the contest with Maldon kicking another three goals and the Steaders kicking four to extend their advantage to eight points at half-time.
Newstead found awhole other level in the third slamming through another three goals while keeping the home side scoreless.
Maldon woke from their slumber in the final term kicking five goals to the Steaders’ two to win the quarter.But it was too little, too late as Newstead held on to win by eight points.
Tyler James led the way for Newstead kicking four,while Brodie Leonard-Shannon and Cody Gunn kicked three each for Maldon.
Harcourt made the trek to Maryborough to tackle the Giants at Hedges Oval and were determined to bounce back after their loss to Natte Bealiba the previous week ended their undefeated run.
The Giants took the match up to the highly fancied Lions in the first term kicking three goals to Harcourt’sfourand only trailed by seven points at quarter-time.
The Lions won the second term kicking two goals to Borough’s 1.2 to extend their lead to 14 points at the long break.
The Giants bounced back in the third term kicking three goals to keep in touch with last year’spremiers. However,Harcourt also lifted kicking five to hold ahandy 29-point lead at the final change. Maryborough continued to work hard in the final term kicking another important goal, but the Lions showed their class powering home with asix-goal haul to win by acomfortable 57 points.
Nathan and Cameron Anderson were in top form kicking four and three goals respectively,while teammates Braydon Vazand Jed Rodda also chipped in three each.
In other matches, top-of-the-table Natte Bealiba defeated Navarre by 63 points and third placed Lexton had ashock loss at home to adetermined Dunolly by 21 points.
Trentham, Avocaand Carisbrook had the bye.
Netball
On the netball court in AGrade action, Campbells Creek 32 lost to Talbot 72 despite avaliant effort. Lillie Wrigley was best for the Magpies with 20 goals. Maldon 58 had agood win over a determined Newstead 44. Best for the Dons was Katelyn Cutlack with 39 goals and best for Newstead was Tayla Gale with 25. Lexton 89 had aconvincing victory over Dunolly 30. Maryborough Giants 59 accounted for Harcourt 37. Best for the Lions was Tegan McKay.Navarre vNatte Bealiba -noscores at the time of going to press.
This weekend
In round 13 matches this weekend, Maryborough Giants host Avoca, Dunolly takes onCarisbrook, Harcourt welcomes Maldon, Trentham versus Lexton and Talbot faces Navarre. Campbells Creek, Natte Bealiba and Newstead have the bye and awellearned week’srest.
Poor first half costs Bendigo
Representative football returned to the Bendigo League on Saturday,with the Victorian Amateur Football Association winning by 13 points.
The BFNL side, without several of the league’sbig names, was outplayed in the first half by aslick moving and cohesive VAFA lineup.
At one stage the BFNL lineup trailed by more than five goals, before finding some positive teamwork in the second half.
The match was played at Elsternwick Park in Brighton, with the VAFA holding on to win 12.13 (85) to Bendigo’s10.12 (72).
It’sfive years since Bendigo played inter-league football, and the return match against the VAFA is scheduled for the Queen Elizabeth Oval next season.
BFNL coach Ash Connick was pleased with his side’ssecond half revival.
Gisborne FNL was pleased to have
three players in the league side, namely Jack Reaper (captain), star forward Pat McKenna, and defender Zac Vescovi. McKenna kicked two goals, with fullforward James Schischka the top scorer with four
The Bendigo selected lineup was:
B: Coby Perry,CharlieLangford, Zac Vescovi.
HB: Isiah Miller,JackReaper,Cooper Smith.
C: TomStrauch,Lachlan Gill, Brady Haddow
HF: Cobi Maxted, Jayden Burke, Matt Harvey
F: Jack Stewart, James Schischka, Pat McKenna.
Ruck: Caleb Ernst, Ricki Monti, Daniel Clohesy
Interchange: Lachlin Ratcliffe, Brook Harvey,JakeEllings, Jordan Rosengren.
Club praises coach
Lancefield Football Netball Club has praised senior coach TimBannan for his work with the club over the past two seasons.
Bannan announced he would step down immediately after the Tigers lost by three points toWoodend-Hesket on June 29.
The club’sstatement began by pointing out coaching is atough all consuming job, even more sowhenateam is struggling for wins and hampered by injuries.
“Few could appreciate the stresses involved in such arole; as such we understand Tim’sdecision and appreciate the difficulty he would havehad in coming to that decision.
“Tim was apassionate advocate for blooding our youg players and gavea huge number of players their first taste of senior football as part of their development.
“This will have long term benefits for Lancefield FNC that will be felt for many years to come.
“The LFNC committee thanks Timand his family for their contribution to our club over the lst two years and they will always be welcomed back as important members of our club.
“In the interim our assistant coaches will take over the senior coaching reins.
“Planning for apermanent coach and recruiting will start in earnest over the coming days.
“Weare excited by the development of our young players and believe we are well placed to improve sharply in 2025,” the statement concluded.
Lancefield had the bye last weekend.
Coach’s ‘no play’
Acareer path opportunity means Kyneton’splaying coach Ethan Foreman will be anon-playing coach at Tigerland for the remainder of the season.
“I’ve been really fortunate to secure agoodjob with Fire Rescue Victoria (Metropolitan Fire Brigade),” Foreman told the Express Acondition of his employment means Foreman must give up his playing role to guard against injury
“But Ican continue as coach, and hope the Tigers can make the finals,” he said yesterday
Gisborne reps in the blue and gold (from left) –Jack Reaper, Zac Vescovi, Pat McKenna.
Campbells Creek put in a valiant performance against Talbot
Photo: Max Lesser
Tigers toss Hawks
There was plenty of speculation about the likely outcome of the Woodend-Hesket versus Kyneton women’sfootball match on Saturday evening.
Conditions were chilly at Gilbert Gordon Oval, and earlier in the season Kyneton had won by agoal, with the Hawks improving since that encounter.The Tigers have key defenders to return, and were wary of the young and fast home side.
The key message from Tigers’ coach Phil Hawkes was to play ahigh-pressure game and force errors, taking opportunities when they presented.
Relentless pressure and tackles gave Kyneton’sforwardsopportunities to score.
The Hawks were not without their chances, with the ball often in their forward line, but the end result was seven straight behinds for the match.
The Tigers finished strong to win 5.3 (33) to 0.7 (7).
Goals –L.Roberts 2, B. Hateley,S.Harrison, J. Bennett.
Best (K) –B.Hateley,J.Savoia, N. Korinfsky,E.Jeffrey,J.Rolls, C. Bracey.(WH) –M.Habib, M. Crowther,M.Connell, H. Cassar,C.Habib, J. Spring.
The other two women’smatches at the weekend produced contrasting results.
Ladder-leader Macedon turned on a clinical display to defeat Romsey 19.6 (120) to 1.3 (9), while Melton 4.4 (28) scrambled home against Mount Alexander Falcons 3.4 (22).
Star forward Charlotte Noonan kicked nine goals for the dominant Cats.
Viney’sinsights
Lancefield Football Netball Club had legendary AFL figure Todd Viney talk to the club’ssenior,Under 19s and women’steammembers on Thursday night.
Viney,currentlyNorth Melbourne’s general manager,isa Lancefield local with afarming property at Rochford. As aformidable player,henotched up 233 AFL games.
Viney received awarm welcome to the Laurie Green Pavilion where he shared shared insights from his time with Melbourne, Adelaide, Hawthorn and North Melbourne clubs.
Tony Clarke Reserve was abattleground on Saturday as Macedon and Kyneton footballers fought out alow-scoring 12th round thriller.Inthe end, the Cats scrambled home by four points after Darcy McDonald marked and kicked truly deep into the last quarter
Both sides had plenty at stake, and the game was an even contest throughout. Coming offanembarrassing drubbing by Riddell, the Tigers bounced back hard despite injuries and unavailable players. Playing coach Ethan Foreman was one sidelined.
“If we lose this one we are as good as done this season,” the coach commented in the lead-up to the match.
Basically,Macedon and Kyneton were both looking at fifth spot and afinals berth. Now the Cats are agame and asizeable percentage ahead, with Cats’ coach Al Meldrum relieved his side had got over the line. Final scores were 8.9 (57) to 8.5 (53).
Cats’ mobile big man Sam Indian turned in one of his best game for the Cats, Zac Smedley continued his good form, and captain Jason Cooke kicked four the the eight goals scored.
For the Tigers, Caleb Fisher and Cody Young was among the main stars, while assistant coach Ryan Pretty kicked three goals.
There are six home and away games remaining before the finals. This Saturday,the Cats face abig task at Diggers Rest, and Kyneton should be able to account for Melton Centrals at the Showgrounds. Kyneton Reserves consolidated ahold onfifth spot with a9.8 to 7.5 victory,while Macedon Under 19.5s shone with arunaway 14.8 to 4.6 victory to remain hot onthe heels of ladder-leader Gisborne Giants.
Foggy conditions prevailed for some early matches last Saturday.
Catsbyfourpoints Caatts by four points
ALMOST ABOILOVER
Woodend-Hesket turned in arguably its best game for the season, pressing ladder leader Riddell all the way
The determined Hawks led by eight points entering the last quarter,and the Bombers were pushed to the limit to scramble home 8.11(59) to 8.5 (53).
Riddell coach Aaron Bray described his side’swin at Kyneton on June 29 as “up there with our best football to date”, and certainly could not apply the same description to Saturday’seffort. Yetthe Bombers still managed to win, and have astrong grip on top place, and aclash with Macedon coming up this weekend. Wallan has recruited ex-St Kilda defender JackCarlisle, but the Magpies surprisingly found Diggers Rest in superb form in the second half.
A12.7 to 6.11drubbing shocked the Magpies as the match was played at Greenhill Reserve.
Diggers Rest coach Jamie Lobb said “there is no tougher road trip than going to Wallan” so was understandably elatedwith his side’soverall effort.
In the remaining match fourth-placed Romsey gained some respite after two successivedefeats with astrong second half performance againstMelton Centrals.
The Redbacks had proven campaigners in Chris Petroro, Nathan Blair and Corey Pertzel in fine form.
Adismal 1.9 first half was followed up by 10 goals to three in the second half for a11.12 to 5.2 scoreline.
Romsey Reserves had arunaway 19.16 to 0.4 victory
The Redbacks have the bye this weekend, with much to reflect on.
Topplace at stake
Riddell League round 13 A-grade netball this Saturday, July 13, features two crackerjack matches with implications on the double chance.
Reigning premier Woodend-Hesket impressed with astrong win over Riddell on Saturday,and sit in second place just four points behind ladder-leader Wallan.
The Hawks easily have the best percentage and avictory at Wallan this weekend would enable them to replace the Magpies in top spot.The other big match is at Riddell, with the Bombers at home to athird-placed Macedon side showing consistent form. Riddell was the pacesetter early in the season but the Bombers seem to have lost their early lustre. Some teams have had trouble getting their strongest combinations on the court through injury and unavailability
Foggy conditions prevailed for some early matches last Saturday but the sun shone later with conditions idea for good netball. At Gilbert Gordon Reserve, Woodend-Hesket players teamed well and accounted for Riddell 52-33, with young star Charlee Duff-Tytler leading the way with 33 goals. Shelby Holter scored 28 for the Bombers.
At Macedon, acohesive home side accounted for now bottom-of-the-ladder Kyneton 58-34 with Chloe Williams, coach Katie Clarke and Caitlyn Alfraco all in fine form.
Once again Kyneton largely relied on Claire Oakley for goals. There are six rounds remaining before the finals begin.
COSTLYLOSS
In the highest scoring match ofthe round, Melton
Centrals held offthe visiting Romsey combination 62-58 to move six points clear of the Redbacks.
Charlize Bellette led the scoring for sixth-placed Romsey,but to no avail as Centrals held on to inflict acostly defeat on the sixth-placed side.
In the remaining game ladder leader Wallan camefrom behind to edge out Diggers Rest 52-50.
Macedon’s Dylan McDonald fends off aTigers attack.
Eleven-year losing streak ends
Exactly 11 yearsago, or precisely 4017 days, Lancefield Under 19 footballers won their last match with the losing drought finally broken on Friday night.
Amid scenes of extraordinary jubilation and celebration, the young Tigers defeated fourth-placed Riddell 7.13 (55) to 5.1 (31).
Is this the longest drought in Australian Rules football was the question being tossed around? Probably not, but it’sa hell of along time to remain winless.
It’sbeen atumultuous period for the Lancefield Tigers, with the senior side still winless this season after going down by two and three points in their last two outings and having respected senior coach TimBannan resign immediately after the agonising loss to Woodend-Hesket on June 29.
The Under 19s have also had aseries of heartbreaking defeats this season.
These setbacks were largely forgotten though when the final siren sounded on Friday night.
Wild celebrations erupted from the players who had worked so hard, and from the large pro-Lancefield crowd.
Prophetically,LFNC social media had earlier spruiked “Tigers on fire tonight” and “Let’s pull together and cheer our boys home”.
Since the last historic win on July 6, 2013 –actuallyadraw with the scores 5.8to5.8 against Wallan –Lancefield has gone entire seasons without avictory
There were forfeits when numbers fell away,orwhen numbers dwindled and the team
had to be withdrawn. Then there were seasons wiped out by pandemics.
But the spirit was strong to chase that elusive win.
Only one player from the 2013 match is still playing. John Morgan celebrated his 250th game with the Tigers earlier this year,and was on hand on Friday night to see the historic performance.
The young Tigers are coached by local Jason Tully,with Danny O’Meara his assistant. Both are premiership players.
“Wemade the boys abig focus all week. The seniors hadthe bye and they really got behind them at training knowing they were looking to break the drought.
“VFL legend Todd Viney came down to speak to all the players during the week, and he hadsomany important things to say from his experience about adversity and the great thrill that comes from overcoming it,” Tully said.
What about the team’sprospects gong forward?
“We’re really excited about the future. While it’sanUnder 19s competition, quite afew of our boys are from the Under 17s team, which folded due to lownumbers, so we can only get better
“Then again, they probably said the same thing 11 years ago. Hopefully we don’t have to wait so long next time,” Tully added.
Lancefield hosts another big Friday night this week when the women’steam, in their first-ever season, take on traditional rivals Romsey at 7pm.
John Morgan and Bill Carlin. Jake, Walterand Luca.
Bill, Jack and Darcy.
Tyreese, Kyle and Tristan.
Amid scenes of extraordinary jubilation and celebration, the young Tigers defeated fourth-placed Riddell on Friday night.
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