Hesket’sHarriet Boudrie,10, cuddles up to newfriend, three-month-old kid goat Pixie,atFarmer Darryl’s Animal Nursery, acrowd favourite at Saturday’sKyneton Show. Pixie is aminiature pygmygoat, apopular newbreed forpets because of their compact sizeand docile nature Next week: Winnersand grinnerswith competition results and more photos. Photo: Kate Mackey
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After an absence of about 60 years, the Lancefield Gift is well and truly back as amajor athletics fixture in Victoria.
This was the overwhelming conclusion after the very successful Community Bank Lancefield Gift meeting was staged on Sunday
The 1980 Stawell Gift winner John Dinan predicted that Lancefield could eventually become the second largest athletics meeting in the state, only behind Stawell.
"Just outstanding" was how Victorian Athletic League chief executive, Shane Wylie, summed up the day'sactivities at Lancefield Park.
He labelled women's$6000 Lancefield Gift winner Bella Pasquali, from Wangaratta, as "a future Olympian".
Wylie said it was great to see Lancefield back attracting so many runners from Victoria and interstate.
From noon onwards to about 7.30pm, there was an almost continuous stream of heats, semi-finals and finals of races run over distances varying from 70 metres to 1600 metres.
Hundreds of runners participated.
The men'sand women'sLancefield Gifts were the richest 400-metre events on the Victorian professional calendar
There was$28,100 allocated in prize money,with the organising committee headed by Gina Morgan praising generous sponsors for their support.
Many events produced thrilling finishes, illustrating the handicapper had generally "got things right".
Very windy conditions tested athletes, particularly in the distance races around the arena.
The straight sprints produced fast times with avariable tail wind aiding runners.
Lancefield Football Netball Club played amajor role in reviving the Gift, and other sporting clubs in the town and the park committee had members helping in the lead-up, and on Sunday
Angela Dickins, senior manager of the Community Bank at Lancefield and Romsey,emphasised that local people and businesses supporting the branches enabled the Bank to provide greater sponsorship to community organisations and deserving individuals.
The Community Bank had been very keen to get behind the Lancefield Gift as amajor sponsor
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Police are investigating an attempted burglary at Kyneton’s IGA supermarket on October 9.
It is believed offenders attended at the IGA on Mollison Street around 4am and attempted to gain entry by forcing the roller shutter and locked front door
Public submissions are now open for infrastructure or funding initiatives to be considered for delivery in Macedon Ranges Shire Council’sBudget 2025-26.
Until December 1, individuals or groups are encouraged to put forward their case for funding in the next financial year
It is recommendedthatsubmissions include information such as estimated costings, community benefits,and alignment with councilplans and priorities
Through asimilar processfor the last budget cycle, several community-driven initiatives were considered and funded in 2024-25, including resurfacing of Romsey Tennis Club courts and upgradinga sectionofLauriston Road in Kyneton.
CEO Bernie O’Sullivan said the renewed approach to bring the community into the budget process earlier had proven effective.
“This earlier consultation approach will be particularly beneficial for our incoming councillor group as they begin anew term,ensuring that our budget decision-making is well informed by
community ideas as well as council officer recommendations early in the budget process,” he said.
Those interested in making a submission are encouraged to visit the council’s‘Your Say’ engagement hub. Anyone seeking advice or assistance from council officers in preparing their budget idea can contact customer service.
Submitters will be invited to speak to their proposals at aSubmitters
Delegated Committee meeting to be held in early 2025.
Budget submitters and the broader public can also help inform arange of key council documents through this process, such as the new four-year Council Plan, with an option to answer some questions on their interests and priorities for the community
Submissions can be made online through council’sYour Say engagement hub, delivered in writing via mail (PO Box 151, Kyneton VIC 3444) or in person to one of the council’scustomer service centres.
“Mandolin Memories” Campbells Creek Community Centre 60 Elizabeth St, Campbells Creek 2:30pm Sunday 24thofNovember 2024
CONDUCTOR: DARRYL BARRON Aconcert of classical, contemporary and folk-inspired music Tickets available at the door and onlinevia Trybooking
Woodend Library will host atalk with Macedon Ranges author and pilot Kathy Mexted in celebration her latest book Take Flight.
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Mexted celebrates the determination, skill, and expertise of 10 Australian women who have beaten the odds to find success and joy in our skies in her book.
Beautifully written with captivating stories about amazing female pilots, from flying with swans in the freezing skies over Europe to piloting choppers in the outback, it is sure to inspire.
The author talk will beheld at Woodend Library on December 11 from 2pm to 3pm.
This event is free but bookings are required via Eventbrite. Book salesand signings will be available on the day.
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CelebrateChristmas with the Mount Alexander Shirecommunity by coming along to Community Christmas Lunch.
Theannual celebration is hostedbyCastlemaine Community House and is open to all residents.
It’s theperfect waytocome together and connectwithyour community,and enjoythe season’sfestivities in afriendly environment.
Theday will include lunch and dessert, music, activities, presents and avisit from Santa.
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Channel Nine television provided alive segment from the meeting, and 87-yearold Gerald Walsh —winner of the 1964 Lancefield Gift —made aspecial trip to be there.
Chris Dynon, football club vice-president and organising committee member, said for asmall town in the Macedon Ranges, Lancefield managed to stage plenty of drawcard events.
Like many,healso predicted the Lancefield Gift had agreat future.
The history of the Lancefield Gift was documented in the official program bylocal historian, Fay Woodhouse.
"Most ofall, today is about our mighty athletes. We're so pleased that you have come back in such numbers. Thanks for coming, and we wish you all the very best in the exciting season," the organising committee stated.
The first final on Sunday was for runners aged under 14, with the winner being limit marker Alicia Crowley,from Bendigo.
From afamily of runners, it was her first win, in atime of 14.4 seconds.
Her 15-year-old sister Sarah later won the final of the Vedure 120 metres for under 18girls.
In ablanket finish, Cameron Moss won the $6000 men'sLancefield Gift over 400 metres with limit marker Lachlan Milligan a brave second, with Chris Vi in third place. Moss has been one of the mostconsistent long-time runners on the circuit and was applauded for finally breaking through in aGift final.
Assumption College student Christian Pasquali, running from nine metres, won the final of the 70 metres Lectrix Open. His older sister,Bella Pasquali, who has justcompleted studies, was the favourite from the backmark of eight metres in the women'sLancefield Gift.
She has already represented Australia overseas, winning gold at the Under 20 world championships in Peru.
Versatile at manydistances, Bella finished strongly over the 400 metres to beat Alex Tsilantonis, with Jessica Payne in third place.
Canberra runner Claire De Salis made her long trip worthwhile by winning the North Western Property Valuers $5000 women'sopen sprint over 120 metres. The Lost Watering Hole 120m $5000 men'sfinal was won by Newcastle runner Jasper Thomas, from Ash Koswattage and Dash Muir
Macedon Ranges residents have shown an outpouring of support for the family and community of Eleanor Bryant who died at the scene of atruck crash at Riddells Creek last Monday
The beloved teacher's aide was killed, and aboy injured, when awater truck veered offthe road and crashed through the playground at Macedon Ranges Montessori Pre-School where she was working.
The 43-year-old Sunbury woman is believed to have used her final moments to help children out of the path of the oncoming truck. Athree-year-old boy was taken to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.
The driver of the truck, a68-year-old Broadford man, was taken to hospital for observation.
Friends, family and community gathered to lay flowers and pay tribute to Ms Bryant last week, remembering her for her selfless, kind nature.
In apublic statement, Ms Bryant'sfamily described the loss as "creating an enormous hole" in their hearts.
"Weare devastated by the loss of our beautiful Eleanor," her family said.
"She was the light of our lives: acherished mother,wife, daughter and sister,and beloved by all her family and enormous network of friends. Her infectious smile, sense of humour and passion for life made her ajoy to be around.
"There is an enormous hole in our hearts today.Wethank the emergency services for their tireless work and the public for their beautiful tributes. We will miss her like crazy.Wethank you for respecting our privacy at this difficult time."
Macedon Ranges Shire Council CEO Bernie O'Sullivan also expressed condolences.
"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with those affected by this devastating incident in Riddells Creek," he said.
"Our immediate priority is to support those affected and our broader communities –particularly those in Riddells Creek –however we practically can."
Last Thursday,the council held an event in the town to bring together the community and provide support to those in need.
Riddells Creek Police Station also dedicated aday to speak with members of the community following the incident and put on a morning tea.
Afamily friend has begun aGoFundMe page to support husband Timand their two children into the future.
The fund'sinitial target was set at $10,000 on Tuesday and far
Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol impounded two vehicles during Operation Furlong earlier this month, which focused on poor road user behaviour and reducing road trauma. Police responded to calls of an erratic driver through the township of Riddells Creek, and quickly nabbed one driver before he made it home. Neither of the offending drivers held alicence and one gave apositive oral fluid test.
Eleanor Bryant is being remembered for her joy and kindness.
surpassed that within the first day with many people wishing to show support through contributions. The target was extended and had reached more than $200,000 by Thursday.The fund remains open. People wishing to donate can do so via: gofundme. com/f/eleanor-bryant
Police are investigating ahit and run collision on the Calder Freeway at Gisborne on October 22. The collision occurred about 7.15am in the south-bound lane about 200m before the Couangalt Road on-ramp.
Avehicle was travelling in the right-hand lane overtaking and was side-swiped by a black Toyota Hilux towing agrey cage trailer
Any witnesses are asked to contact Sunbury Police on (03) 9744 8111
Macedon Ranges Shire councillor Jennifer Anderson has been appointed the new president of the Municipal Association of Victoria.
Cr Anderson has served 12 years as a Macedon Ranges councillor and was returned for another term earlier this month.
She has been on the MAVBoard for six years and will fill the presidential role until board elections in March 2025.
Her appointment follows the departure of David Clark whostood down after failing to be re-elected to Pyrenees Shire Council.
Cr Anderson said she was honoured to be president of the association and thanked Cr Clark, wishing him well for future endeavours
She said the position was “a further opportunity to demonstrate the difference local government can make in the lives of everyone across our communities”.
“Local government is proudly the closest level of government to the people, and no one understands the challenges and opportunities facing Victorians better than local councils,” Cr Anderson said.
“I’m excited to lead the MAVinits crucial role, providing an amplified voice for the needs of the sector.Ilook forward to this new role and working with my fellow board members, CEO Kelly Grigsby,MAV
staff, and all 79 Victorian councils.
“Through working together with likeminded organisations, and with state and federal governments, the MAVwill continue to lead the way in best practice drawing on examples across the sector and the world to improve the lives of our communities to realise our vision of helping local councils build aresilient and sustainable Victoria.”
Learn how Newstead won solar gold at a free presentation in Woodend next week. Renewable Newstead opened a3MW solar farm with a5MWh battery system in August this year
The presentation will explain how Newstead was able to successfully bring about a community energy project to add stability to the grid and lower electricity bills for participating households.
Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group is making an application for some of the grant money available in 2025 from the $400M allocated from the Victoria government for the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program.
Adetailed presentation given by Genevieve Barlow and Don Culvenor from Newstead will befollowed by aQ&A session, followed by discussion around how,where and when such aproject could be run in communities around Macedon Ranges and take advantage of government and other grants to give energy independence and lower household energy bills to the community
Thetalk will be held from 6.30 –8pm on Tuesday November 26 at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 ForestStreet Register your attendance at: events.humanitix.com/community-energypresentation-newstead
Kyneton High School is powering up for the Energy Breakthrough challenge this week.
For weeks, students have worked together to design and construct ahuman-powered vehicle to compete in a24-hour endurance race.
Kyneton High will have 16 students participating across two teams, aged from year nine to 12.
KHS’sracing team coordinator Megan DeMoel said students were eager to put their skills to the test.
“Success from our team last year,ranking in the top 10, has led to huge amount of interest this year,” she said.
“The majority of last year’steam has returned and have taken on leadership roles this year.”
Students have had sponsorship support of various local people and businesses along the way to help bring their vision to life.
With the challenge just days away,most of the hard work in design and building has now been completed.
Students will now work on presentations about sustainability, global warming, health and fitness and construction, training and community involvement –and, of course, the big race!
Teams will race their three-wheeled recumbent vehicles against 130 school teams at Maryborough from November 22-24.
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Afun dance performance about what library scanners do after hours opened the Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative Annual General Meeting last Tuesday evening at the Castlemaine Town Hall.
Members then heard the co-op directors give an update about progress towards buying the Hub building at 223 Barker Street, Castlemaine.
The co-operative, formed in February this year,isworking together to purchase and manage local properties, taking them out of the speculative real estatemarket and making them community owned, for good.
Jeanette Pope reported the co-op now had 170 members and was able to fundraise $20k towards legal checks and due diligence from memberships, donations and aMaldon and District Community Bank grant earlier in 2024.
Cath Jolly reported that building inspections had found the building was in good condition for its age, partly as aresult of the substantial renovations made by the current owners to improve sustainability
“There’ssome work to be done, but a community working bee can take care of many of the minor issues,” Cath said.
Paul van der Walthen described the mechanism the co-op was considering to
generate the funds to buy the Hub as “a type of fixed-term loan with amodest return on investment”.
The mechanism has been checked by local lawyers and is currently being finalised.
Co-op secretary Angus Gratton said once they finished those checks and got approval, which should besoon, the co-op could publish their idea in full.
The Co-op’sannual report and financial statement can be viewed on the website at www.castlemaine.coop, andthe members’ performance on the Castlemaine Community Investment Co-Op Facebook page.
Macedon Ranges’ team TopGun has raised $28,180 for the Cancer Council through the Shitbox Rally
The father-son team, David and Calvin Tarquin, ranked seventh in the top fundraisers of 220 vehicles across the seven-day road trip.
This year’srally spanned October 18-26, departing from Bendigo for an adventure to Townsville. The rally is not arace but an attempt at achallenge to make the distance in acar valued at less than $1500.
David and Calvin hit the road in a2002 Holden VY Calais sedan and made the most of the adventure.
The duo enjoyed stops at Bendigo, Pooncarie, Milparinka, Innamincka, Isisford and Belyando Crossing before finally arriving in Townsville.
During the trip they were linked with abuddy group of five other teams to help each other throughout the journey
While the TopGun car had asmooth ride, they were able to assist teams with car dramas. There was just one vehicle in the buddy group that perhaps reached the end of its life by arrival day
Highlights included stops at Betoota Hotel and Cameron Corner, which sits on the borders between Queensland, NSW and SA.
There were also dress-up days including themes of “anything but clothes” and “under the sea”.
To compete in the challenge, teams must raise aminimum of $500, but team TopGun took it to awhole new level.
Before their big journey,David and Calvin hosted aTop Gun Truck and Car Show,with charity auction, food and drinks and live music at the Kyneton Racecourse.
The day was ahuge success, raising $18,500, with 87 vehicles and about 400 people enjoying the event.
Team TopGun was also dared to wear black leather pants and gold hot pants for aday in exchange for a$1000 pledge: amission they successfully completed despite the hot weather
“It was great to spend the time together and really nice to give something back. We had alot of friends and family that helped along the way,” David said.
“Wereallywant to thank the local community and businesses who have shown support. Everyone was so generous with their donations and contributions to help us along the way.”
This year’srally raised $2.4 million overall, including $80,000 through the auction of some of the participating vehicles.
Team TopGun has kept their vehicle in anticipation of asequel (just like the film). Plans are already beginning for the next adventure.
Gisborne and Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society is hosting amultimedia presentation on the horticultural heritage of Mount Macedon next month.
The presentation will chart the rich horticultural history of Mount Macedon in the late 19th and 20th centuries, via the production of digital stories.
This will be the first presentation of a major study conducted this year,funded by the state government.
Abrief AGM will be held before the presentation at 2pm on Sunday December 8atthe Gisborne Court House, 4Hamilton Street.Afternoon tea provided. Enquires: history@gisbornemountmacedon.org.au
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In recognition of avital need for coordinated conservation action in the face of climate change, progressive community leaders have worked on landscape restoration through Connecting Country since 2007.
This has enabled invaluable biodiversity improvements on more than 500 private properties and supported 30 local landcare and other community groups in their efforts to restore creeks and bushland in the region.
Through working at the grass-roots level, connecting and maintaining relationships with landholders, traditional owners, schools and community groups, Connecting Country has established asolid reputation as an important local environmental resource for the community Connecting Country is inviting all members, supporters and wider community members to the 2024 AGM event: ‘Growing our Future Together’. Thisexciting event provides an opportunity to reflect on the local conservation achievements to date and look to the future for continuing positive environmental change, under changing financial, environmental and climate conditions.
Following brief AGM formalities, the meeting will delve into an informative and interactive plenary discussion with adiverse panel:
•Brendan Sydes –Australian Conservation Foundation biodiversity policy advisor and Connecting Country president.
•Ian Higgins –local ecologist and founding member of Friends of Campbells Creek.
•Ann-MarieMonda –landowner(with Carla Meurs) from Wooroomook property
in Sutton Grange integrating environmental improvements within agricultural farmland.
Chaired by Sharon Fraser from the Castlemaine Institute, the panel will discuss the current state of the environment and why grassroots conservation is so important –now more than ever
There will also be an opportunity for you to highlight what is important to you in supporting local biodiversity and connecting with nature. Youwill be invited to contribute your ideas and help shape the future direction of Connecting Country
This special event will be held from 1.154pm (including lunch) on Saturday November 23 at the Campbells Creek Community Centre. VisitConnecting Country’swebsite for more information and bookings: www connectingcountry.org.au
Playing on theEdge is anew Castlemaine Circus showthat willshowcase the talentsofprofessional and emerging artists on Saturday November 30 at 7pm andSunday December1 at 12pm
The showwilltakea dive intoour hyper safe world and explore how we need to take risks,bust through barriers,be playful and courageous andcreate abit of chaos.
Beautifully choreographedand lots of fun, thisisa unique performance made specifically forthe CastlemaineCircus venue. There willbea large ensembleof professional and young emergingartists fromCastlemaine. Twenty-nineperformers in fact! All performing on stage together, giving you the best in parkour, aerial,circus and livemusic.
Castlemaine’s much-admired musician and teacher, Justin Marshall, has mentored theCircus Band and helped them to devise funky, originalmusicperfectly integratedintothe show. Themusictravelsfrom energetic to dreamy, chromatic to rhythmicaseach scene unfolds. Musicians become part of the performance andperformers become part of the band
Youwill seethe circus andparkour artists showingoff their awe-inspiring acrobatic tricks, parkourflips and summersaults,aerialdrops and spins and goodold-fashionedclowning allunder the creativedirectionofAsking for Trouble, LukeO’Connor andChristy Flaws ARegional Arts grant enabledCastlemaine Circus to employ Lukeand Christy, two amazingphysical theatre directors based in Clunes. Together theycollaborated over many monthstodevelop thishighly exceptionalshow utilisingthe talents of Castlemaine Circus (students
and trainers) and themusicians of Castlemaine Secondary College.
Tickets are $25/$15and on sale at CastlemaineCircusand onlineatwww trybooking.com/CWJJG
This project was madepossible by the AustralianGovernmentRegional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional andremoteAustralia. The Circus Band is supported by Music for All.
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Romsey identity Doug Newnham has been named this year's Anzac Spirit Award winner by the Romsey Lancefield RSL.
Mr Newnham was presented with the award at the RSL's presentation night last Tuesday at the Romsey Hub.
The award was initiated by local businessman Wayne Smith to recognise an individual who had contributed to the local community during the year
RSL president Reinhard Goschiniak said the RSL committee received anumber of worthy nominations of people from
the Romsey and Lancefield community
"It was adifficult decision to separate the nominees to choose just one winner, therefore the RSL committee’smajority vote decided on Doug Newnham of Romsey as this year’sAnzac Spirit Award winner," he said.
"Doug received it for his community spirit and the many things he'sdone for community groups around town."
Mr Newnham'sname has been engraved on the Anzac Spirit Award perpetual trophy,which is retained on display at the Romsey Hub.
The next Castlemaine Repair Cafe on November 24 will be the last for 2024.
The Cafes will start again on January 26, the last Sunday of the month. The Castlemaine and surrounds Repair Cafe started in 2017 and since then has kept 3347 kilos of waste out of landfill. At each Cafe you weigh your item to be repaired and if it is successfully repaired the weight is added in.
Something new at the November Cafe is sharpening of tools and knives. Youcan also bring along broken household items and appliances, sewing repairs and maybe learn to use asewing machine.
The overlocker expert is currently away so only simple sewing machine maintenance this month.
Learn basic bicycle maintenance, join the Mending Circle to learntodarn, crochet etc.
Get Apple Mac advice or mobile phone deletion of ID before recycling and maybe help with settings etc.
It’sfirst in first served so be prepared to wait. Bring Sunday paper or abook maybe. Enquiries to Chris on 5470 5508 and if leaving amessage say your number clearly.New cafe helpers are welcome. Agold coin donation is appreciated.
Award-winning writer, speaker and appearance activist, Carly Findlay, will be heading to Kyneton next week as part of an event that highlights the role of lived experience in creating inclusive health services for those with adisability.
Carly lives with arare, severe skin condition called ichthyosis and is a regular contributor to news outlets including the ABC, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and SBS. She received aMedal of the Order of Australia in 2020 for her work as adisability advocate and activist.
Hosted by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, the evening will include aperformance by local inclusive theatre group, BoilOver Performance Ensemble, aphysical theatre company that offers disabled artists aprofessional platform to explore their creativity and artistic skills.
The ensemble will perform extracts from their recent production, Heart Strings, which premiered at The Bowery Theatre in St Albans earlier this year.
BoilOver, aprogram of Sunbury and Cobaw, has been running for over 15 years and is led by professional arts practitioners including creative producer, Carmen Maddison.
“BoilOver is such aunique and important group that fits so well within community health,” Ms Maddison said.
“Through each production we areable to advocate for amore inclusive and diverse arts industry.
“The arts have atransformative and impactful role in giving people with disability avoice and aplatform for selfexpression allowing them to move away from being passive receivers of services
to become active contributors to the community.”
The ensemble is planning to take Heart Strings to the Adelaide Fringe next year following success at the Melbourne Fringe in 2023 with their previous production, The Birds
The free event is open to all and takes place on Thursday November 28 at 5pm at 1CarolineChisholm Drive, Kyneton. Following the performance and guest speaker, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health will hold their annual general meeting. Refreshments will be provided.
For registrations go to www.sunburycobaw.org.au/disability-a-lived-experience or contact Jen Hardman by calling 5421 1666 or emailing admin@scchc.org.au.
The 2024 National Conference for Rural Australians for Refugees was recently held in Kyneton, hosted by the Macedon Ranges RAR group. It brought together people from across Australia who are actively working to support refugees and people seeking asylum.
For those attending from the Castlemaine RAR group, it was agreat opportunity to meet with others as well as having the opportunity to listen to the wide range of issues canvassed.
The opening night included awelcome song for participants from singing group, the local Castlemaine YesMen.
Hosted by Derek Guille, participants then heard addresses from prominent refugee activists, Behrouz Boochani and Mostafa Azimitabar,who were joined in discussion by Gillian Triggs, the former UHNCR Commissioner and RAR patron.
The weekend continued with many thought-provoking sessions, and the opportunity to hear stories from refugees and asylum seekers who are involved in positive programs across the country, adding benefits to rural communities.
When we treat people with compassion
and kindness, we know they can then get on with rebuilding their lives, and contribute to our society
As David Manne from Refugee Legal stated in his address “we can and must influence governments to stop infringing on our right to be good”.
The Castlemaine RAR group works in avariety of ways to improve the situation for refugees and asylum seekers. Its members do the often ‘invisible’ work of writing to and meeting with politicians, organising fundraisers to help provide practical support where needed, and hosting community events to help raise awareness of refugee issues.
Anyone is welcome to go along to the Annual General Meeting at the Castlemaine Community House at 7.30pm on Monday November 25 and hear more about the conference and the activities of the Castlemaine group.
For more information about the Castlemaine RAR group, email rarcastlemaine@gmail.com or for more information about the Macedon Ranges RAR group visit the website at www.macedonranges-rar.org
Hepburn Shire Council is participating in this year’s16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Victoria from November 25 to December 10.
Hepburn libraries will run an interactive craft display during 16 Days of Activism, whereby all members of the public can post messages of ‘What Respect means to them’.
Low-income earners or those experiencing hardship can take advantage of a low-cost cat desexing day in Romsey this Sunday
The offer is available to Macedon Ranges residents who receive agovernment support payment with avalidconcession card.
Regional Community VetClinic will offer the limited-time service on November 24 at the Romsey Hub (96-100 Main Street) in a first for the region.
The RCVC is anot-for-profit offering veterinary care to pet owners experiencing social disadvantage or financial hardship in central Victoria.
Desexing cats has many benefits, including health benefits and areduction in nuisance behaviours. It also significantly reduces the future burden of unwanted cats and kittens on rescue groups, local shelters and council.
Cats without microchipping can also be microchipped for free, helping people to be reunited with their pet should it go missing.
Adonation of $40 to the RCVC covers desexing and microchipping costs, making it more affordable and helping to ease the financial burden for cat owners.
Bookings are essential and limited places are available. For information, or to book, call the RCVC on 0493 447 394.
Throughout 16 days, libraries will also offer free orange ribbon pins for individuals to wear in support of the campaign.
The council has purchased21books from therecommendations of 16 Days of Activism for Hepburn Librarieswiththemesof respect,equalityand confronting domestic violence.
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Castlemaine’sTheatre Royal is launching its annual ‘Loyal Royal’ Membership Drive again, where you can sign up for an annual membership or sponsorship from as little as $50 per year and receive discounted film tickets and early-bird access to shows.
For business owners you can become asponsor and get your ad on the big screen!
And on top of all that you if you sign up before December 11 youwill go in the running to win ahost of fabulous Loyal Royal Membership Drive prizes.
The Theatre Royal has aspecial place in the heart of many Castlemainians, not only as one of the first Australian ‘picture palaces’ to screen silent movies in 1919
and the ‘talkies’ that followed, but also as the beating heart of the vibrant, artistic community,often the place for local fundraisers and community gatherings.
Theatre Royal owners Felicity Cripps and TimHeath are calling out for lovers of live music, independent cinema and the arts to get behind the historic venue and become Loyal Royal member for 2024/25.
“Loyal Royals not only get discounted tickets all year through, plus access to behind-the-scenes news and events, but also provide us with the means to preserve one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the Southern Hemisphere,” Felicity said.
“Wehope you will join us as we continue to make history –bringing music,
Victorians are being reminded not totake injured or orphaned native animals home with them.
Chief conservation regulator Kate Gavens said while the intentions might be good, in most cases it was not the best outcome for an orphaned or injured wild animal, such as kangaroo joeys, to be taken to someone’s house who wasn’t authorised to do so.
“Sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife need specialised care or they may become habituated to humans and domestic animals, potentially losing their natural instincts and behaviours, hindering their ability to be released and survive in the wild,” she said.
People taking wildlife home may also face fines and can risk exposure todiseases to themselves or their pets. Ifunauthorised people take in wildlife, the animals can be exposed to domestic animals, loud human living environments and inappropriate, sometimes unsafe caring and feeding techniques.
If members of the public encounter sick, injured or orphaned wildlife they should call the Department of Energy,Environment and Climate Action on 136 186 or use the Help for Injured Wildlife tool.
Wildlife rehabilitation is undertaken by adiverse network of authorised and experienced volunteer shelter operators and foster carers and are supported by wildlife rescuers and registered veterinarians.
It is illegal in Victoria to take and keep sick, injured or orphaned wildlife from the wild.
Taking native animals from the wild without authorisation is an offence that carries afine of up to $9879.50 and/or six months’ imprisonment.
Members of the community picking up sick animals can also increase the risk of spreading diseases including avian influenza.
For information on caring for native wildlife or becoming an authorised wildlife shelter or foster carer visit: vic.gov.au
culture and people together,here on Dja Dja Wurrung country.”
Timsaidthatfor the longest continuously operating theatre (since 1854), there was alot required to keep the heritagelisted building in good shape.
“The overheads alone are far more excessive than aregular commercial space. Astrong membership base allows TR to make the improvements necessary to continue as central Victoria’spremiere venue for independent cinema and live music. But best ofall your membership is helping to preserve aculturally significant venue for generations to come,” he said. To join the Loyal Royal club, simply sign up via the TR website or directly here: www.loyalroyal.theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au
The friendly team at Journey Early Learning in Kyneton is inviting the whole community along to aChristmas party on December 6.
There’ll be fun for all ages with avisit from Santa on afire truck, afree barbecue, entertainment, adisco room, face painting, and aChristmas art activities.
It’sonfrom 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Friday December 6.
RSVP for catering purposes aweek before on 8746 6943.
Pictured are staff members Alana Seddon, Tayla Latimer, centre manager Kirsty Long (with daughter Molly), Monique Niven and Charlee Masin.
Kerrie Hall was burnt down in 1933 and 90 years ago anew building was opened in its place. Avital part of community interactions, particularly in days gone, the hall is still the focus of many events in the district.
Now another event at the hall has been announced its 90th birthday celebration.
The celebrations will kick offonSaturday November 23 at 4pm with adevonshire tea, face painting and more.
At 7pm adance will begin featuring music from Trio Plus One.
There will be atraditionalcountry supper served and people are asked to bring aplate ofsandwiches or cake. It is aBYO event and alicensed bar will be available. Entry will be by donation.
The hall is at 6Kerrie Valley Road, Kerrie and newcomers, old residents and those who have spread their wings and left the district are encouraged to go along to celebrate this district milestone.
Email kerriehallinc@gmail.com or see www.kerriehall.com.au
Ryegrass pollen season is well under way in Victoria. This pollen is amajor trigger for asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and high levels of pollen contributed to the state’s thunderstorm asthma epidemic in 2016. Asthma Australia is urging people with not just asthma, but also hay fever, to be prepared.
On November 21 in 2016, more than 3500 people across Victoria presented to emergency rooms in respiratory distress. Tragically, the 2016 TSA event was associated with 10 asthma fatalities. Ryegrass pollen had peaked in the days leading up to the event. Rain and moisture ruptured the ryegrass pollen grains so they were small enough to be inhaled. Athunderstorm then brought the particles down to ground level.
If you have asthma and/or hay fever and experience sneezing, itchy, red or watery eyes, arunny or blocked nose or have any difficulty breathing, you may be at risk of
Jointrainedpractitioners Bec Taylor and Nat Dowling for adeep dive into the wonders of breath and sound healing at aone-day program for aunique wellbeing experience to soothe those frazzled feelings.
It will shift your systems, and you will take home practices to maintain health, resilience and wellbeing as you discover yogic breath techniques and sound healing practices that make it easy to relax and cope with the stress of modern life.
thunderstorm asthma. Thunderstorm asthma can be dangerous and can cause severe difficulty in breathing.
Asthma Australia’s advice is as follows
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Are you already worried about keeping those upcoming New Year resolutions to lose weight or quit smoking?
“Trouble is, ‘lifestyle choices’ such as smoking cigarettes and eating unhealthy foods can be really difficult to change, especially when we rely on our willpower,” says Marianne Pattinson of Kyneton Hypno Therapies.
“Because, ultimately,itisnot our willpower, or even our conscious mind that determines these decisions. They tend to be made by ancient ‘programs’, deep in our subconscious that evolved in our hunter-gatherer ancestors and helped protect them from starving during the inevitable famines they were subject to.
“Westill have those same bodies today, but live in atotally different environment, where we are now surrounded by aplethora of very unhealthy foods. So, when we try to
Over time, these ancient wisdom practices of breath and sound can transform your way of being in the world, bringing in more vitality,clarity and connection as your nourish your nervous system and boost your energy,Nat says.
Presented in collaboration by Awaken Yoga Studio and Wander Into Wildness, the program has been very popular with participants in the past.
“Deep Breath was such an amazing day,held by two very knowledgeable, warming and kind-hearted souls Bec and Nat. The chance to connect, deepen that breath andlisten to the power within our own self was truly uplifting. Agreat reminder of how important our breath is and to connect back in among the business of life. The sound meditations were beautifully intertwined making for avery soul nurturing experience all combined. Ifinished the day feeling at peace, calm,
and adeeper connection to me, but also ready to welcome any shifts that/if were to come in,” says one participant.
During The Deep Breath full-day experiential workshop you’ll cover Science of Sound Physiology of Breath
Energy Techniques
Body as an Instrument
Sound Healing Meditations
Vocal Toning and Chanting
The Deep Breath will be held on Sunday December 1from 9.30am at the Mana Temple48-50 Mollison Street, Kyneton.
Full price $175. Concession $150.
lose weight by reducing our food intake we send our subconscious mind into apanic as it thinks we’re about to starve to death and it makes us eat more.”
Hypnotherapy is asafe, available and inexpensive means to enable people to have some control over those lifestyle choices such as poor nutrition and smoking.
“It works by eliminating ‘cravings’ for unhealthy foods that most overweight people have, and for smoking. Hypnotherapy works by placing you in adeeply relaxed state, whereby we can access your subconscious mind, andreplace thoseunhelpful ‘programs’ with healthy programs, and it works for the rest of your life. How good is that?” Marianne says.
Phone Marianne on 0437 001 065 to make anappointment atKyneton Hypno Therapies.
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The Lancefield and District Farmers Market is on again, trailing along the beautiful centre plantation of High Street.
This market is host to 85 local and regional producers of fresh produce, regeneratively produced meats, free-range eggs, sustainable seafoods, award-winning dairy products, fine wines, preserves, craft beers, seedlings and plants, stockfeeds, live poultry,natural healthcare items, fresh sourdough breads, pantry items, herbs, diverse lunch options, unique cold drinks and more!
Highlights at the market this month include; the market debut of Wildwood Organics –fresh vegetables grown by Ben Dunn at Hollyburton Park Bolinda (home of Madelaine’sEggs), peony roses in bunches grown by the Ryan family at Braewattie Vineyard Rochford, ice cold slushies made from real fruit and herbs by Bespoke Preserves and Pantry Romsey plus new season’scherries and icecream from Martin’sFamily Cherries Moama. McIvor Farm Foods are taking orders now for Christmas hams. Music at each end
of the market this month from Lancefield musos and vocalists Jarrod Shaw plus The Sunsets. Seated lunch spaces are provided with tables through the centre strip for enjoying the diverse market fare.
Shoppers are reminded to bring their own bags. Friendly dogs are welcome on aleash. Free facepainting is provided by Jane at Pass-the-Parcel Entertainment. Community barbecue this month being run by the Rotary Club of Lancefield / Romsey.Wash Against Waste is happening during the market. Volunteers are needed to keep this great initiative happening –call Christiana if you would like to volunteer –0428 542 550.
This market is celebrating 21 years in 2024. The organisers, Lancefield Neighbourhood House, would like to thank shoppers to the market for their ongoing patronage and investment in local farming and food production during the past two decades. Community groups are encouraged to apply for aspace conducting the community barbecue during 2025. Enquiries to 0493 452 757.
Castlemaine Artists Market is lighting up the centre of town on Sunday.Fossick through more than 70 stalls of fabulous, handmade artwork, and find the perfect gift for someone special.
Enjoy delicious food and drink as well as live music on the grass.
This month the market has the beautiful sounds of the Raziel Gutierrez duo playing music to lift your spirit. And for the kids, there will be face painting and creative activities. Go along and enjoy agreat day out; whether you are alocal or visiting the area, there will be something that inspires.
The market will run from 10am-2pm on Sunday November 24 at the Western Reserve.
Newstead Artists Market will return to showcase the wares of local artists.
There will be agreat lineup of stalls featuring art and wares of all kinds including ceramics, paintings, drawings, jewellery, designer clothes, bird houses, bird baths, original prints, etchings, weaving, teddies baskets, crafts and everything in-between.
There will be acoffee cart, sausage sizzle and homemade sweet treats as well as even more stalls. Take the chance to wander through the buildings and grounds of the glorious Newstead Arts Hub.
The market will be held at the Newstead Arts Hub (8A TiveyStreet) on Sunday December 1from 10am to 3pm.
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1in2people in Australia will faceamental health challenge in their life.
Supportyour mental health andwellbeing by:
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•eating and sleeping well
•getting regular exercise
•makingregular appointments with your usual GP to avoid acrisis
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The Year of Yes– Shonda Rhimes 2015, memoir,352 pages
Creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal and executive producer of How to Get Away with Murder and Catch,Shonda Rhimes reveals how saying “yes” changed her life –and how it can change yours too. With three hit shows on television and three children at home, Shonda Rhimes had lots of good reasons to say no when invitations arrived. Hollywood party? No. Speaking engagement? No. Media appearances? No. And to an introvert like Shonda, who describes herself as “hugging the walls” at social events and experiencing panic attacks before press interviews, there was aparticular benefit to saying no: nothing new to fear. Then came Thanksgiving 2013, when Shonda’s sister Delorse muttered six little words at her: You never say yes to anything.
The LostDaughter –Elena Ferrante 2006, literary fiction/contemporary, 140 pages
Leda, amiddle-aged divorcée, is alone for the first time in years after her two adult daughters leave home to live with their father in Toronto. Enjoying an unexpected sense of liberty, she heads to the Ionian coast for avacation. But she soon finds herself intrigued by Nina, ayoung mother on the beach, eventually striking up a conversation with her. After Nina confides adark secret, one seemingly trivial occurrence leads to events that could destroy Nina’s family.
Paul Bengay: ALifeinGarden Design –Paul Bengay 2023, memoir/garden, 288 pages
Paul Bangay is Australia’s most sought-after garden designer, with close to 40 years’ experience. Known for his mastery of scale, balance, form and colour, Paul draws on his lifelong study of the natural and classical worlds to create gardens around the globe. This illustrated memoir explores the evolution of one of Australia’s finest design minds. It includes photos of childhood gardens, mention of his time in the Macedon Ranges and handdrawn plans for Paul’s earliest designs.
Hisfor Hawk –Helen Macdonald 2014, non-fiction/grief/nature, 300 pages
As achild, Helen Macdonald was determined to become afalconer. She learned the arcane terminology and read all the classic books, including T.H. White’s tortured masterpiece, The Goshawk,which describes White’s struggle to train ahawk as aspiritual contest. When her father dies and she is knocked sideways by grief, she becomes obsessed with the idea of training her own goshawk. She buys Mabel for £800 on aScottish quayside and takes her home to Cambridge. Then she fills the freezer with hawk food and unplugs the phone, ready to embark on the long, strange business of trying to train this wildest of animals.
‘Synthetic auxins’ are agroup of herbicides that have been quietly killing off backyard and market gardens in our region for some time now. ‘Aminopyralid’ is atype of synthetic auxin, but is commonly used as aname for the whole class of these herbicides.
Ihave seen dozens of gardens devastated by synthetic auxins, with gardeners waiting years for the contamination to subside or having to remove the soil from their property all together. There have even been legal actions over these contaminations.
Three things make synthetic auxins problematic; how little of them is needed to damage plants, how resistant they are to being broken down and how hard they are to test for.
Auxins are naturally occurring plant hormones present in miniscule quantities in plants. Humans have been synthesising these hormones since the 1940s and have used ‘higher than natural’ concentrations to induce severe responses in some plants (infamously in Agent Orange), with many plants being stunted, shrivelled or killed by very tiny concentrations, even as low as five parts per billion (equivalent to afew teaspoons in an Olympic-sized pool!).
Because synthetic auxins are less damaging to grasses, they are apopular herbicide with cereal growers (wheat, barley oats etc.) and on pastures and lawns (golf courses, playing fields). Although not killed by the concentrations in the herbicide sprays, cereal straws and grass clippings continue to carry these active chemicals in their lignin structure.
Worryingly, synthetic auxin compounds are not destroyed by hot composting, they can make it through the digestive system of horses and cows unscathed, and although they do ‘wash out’ of soil with high rainfall
or irrigation, the chemicals continue to have their effect, just further down the water cycle.
Contaminated materials (be it grass or straw, or manures from cows or horses that have fed on contaminated feed) are now regularly making it to commercial composting facilities, often via municipal ‘green’ bins (FOGO Bins –Food Organics, Garden Organics) where they are made into ‘compost’ and other garden products. Products made with synthetic auxin contamination –whether in bulk or in bags –still contain the active herbicide and when sold to gardeners, or used in soil blends, can devastate gardens for years.
Synthetic auxins are extremely difficult (and frightfully expensive) to do lab tests for, so, it’s hard for gardeners who buy commercial garden products to protect against them. Asimple‘bioassay’ test can be done at home, but it takes time, and products need to be kept from use till the results are clear (we’ll cover doing this test in afuture Conversation).
The safest approach is to make our own compost, and to make it from known sources of ingredients that are unlikely to have been sprayed with, or have residual contamination from synthetic auxins.
The use of ‘biocides’ (of any kind) is an issue that should concern us all. We all have astake in being alive and we need to work collectively towards less life-destroying approaches to growing food, and living our lives.
–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!
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The HHA &Larsen’s Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show returns to the Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve this weekend, November 23-24.
The premier truck show is now in its 36th year and is apopular gathering place for the industry attracting entries from right across Australia.
Truck Show director Kerry Anderson said admiring all that polished chrome was just one element of this affordable, family-friendly event.
“Children under 16 are admitted free of charge and all the activities and entertainment on ground are included at no extra cost,” she said.
“With trade stalls, catering and alicensed bar on site, plus undercover seating, there is something for everyone.
“While the kids will be well entertained with free activities that include pony and train rides, laser tag and face painting, all ages will be tempted to try out their skills in the Virtual Trucker’s Challenge tent,” Kerry said.
“This year the Defence Force will also be on hand demonstrating their HX77 Twin Steer truck with an integrated flat rack tray load.
“The Steering the Future Careers Truck will also be on site along with 17 sponsors and 12 trade exhibits on the main oval.
“There will be so much to see we recommend taking ahuman-
powered ride around the ground in the trishaw.”
Thanks to the sponsorship of R& RMcClure Excavations, five-time Golden Guitar winners, the Davidson Brothers, will be performing both Saturday and Sunday.
Inducted into the Australian Country Music Hall Fame in 2017, they are known for their high-powered performances and described as world class.
Basking in the success of her most recent single, award-winning country singer and writer Sandee Facy and her band will join the Davidson Brothers on stage Sunday. Originally asmall-town girl from Michigan in the United States, Sandee has called Australia home for almost 20 years and loves performing in Castlemaine.
“Local acts include award-winning musicians from the Castlemaine Secondary College on Saturday afternoon and Friends of Wendy Cotton will be on stage first up Sunday morning,” Kerry said.
Gates open 12 noon Saturday and 10am Sunday. Acrowd favourite is the traditional Sunday morning truck convoy through Castlemaine to the Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve. This will wind through Castlemaine at 9am.
All proceeds raised support Castlemaine Rotary’s community projects and youth scholarships.
1. How many women councillors are now on Macedon Ranges Shire Council?
2. How many seats were uncontested at Mount Alexander Shire Council’s recent council elections?
How many council wards does Hepburn Shire Council now have?
Paul Bengay lived in which Macedon Ranges town for aperiod?
points) 5. Macedon Ranges Shire Council has announced Dominic Testoni will fill which role? General knowledge (1 point)
6. How many faces does acube have? 7. The 2012 film The Hunger Games was adapted from abook of the same title by which author? 8. In what country was revered painter Claude Monet born?
From which country did the dish poutine originate? (3 points)
The following songs all have which music artist in common: Treasure, That’s What ILike,and 24K Magic?
The recent Men’sMental Health event hosted by Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group and Mount Macedon Golf Club provided anight of valuable connection.
Guestspeaker,Paralympian Liam Twomey,shared an inspiring story of his boyhood struggles after losing his lower leg to cancer as aseven-year-old, through his teenage years of substance and
abuse, to finding light and direction through focusing on his mental health.
Participants had arange of reasons for attending the event from seeking greater self-awareness and understanding how to guide someone through tough times, to interacting with people, building connections and for personal growth.
Experience the charm of this classic 1970’s craftsman-built home, set on asprawling 2.10 acres in the highly desirable McKenzie Hill area. With a generous 320m layout, this custom-built residence combines retro character with modern comforts and vast potential for future possibilities.
The home features plenty of living space, including expansive verandas and outdoor areas, offering the ideal balance of indoor/outdoor living.
There are four bedrooms and adedicated office. The spacious main bedroom comes with an with ensuite and walk-in robe, and the three additional bedrooms are well sized.
This home offers three versatile living spaces, including aformal dining room, elegant lounge, and comfortable sitting room. Agenerous bonus area features acosy conversation pit and inviting fireplace, adding vintage charm and warmth.
Anod to the 70s, the home features aretro bar and afantastic cellar,ideal for wine connoisseurs and entertaining.
Embracing authentic charm of the era, the central kitchen features striking tiles, afantastic layout, and timber benchtops that add warmth and character.Withabundant cabinetry,aspacious pantry,and modern appliances, it’sthe perfect setting for the home chef to create and entertain.
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Just one kilometre to the local primary school, 2km to the town centre, and within easy reach of the train station, this property is ideal for families, commuters and savvy investors.
Embrace aluxurious lifestyle in this stunning four bedroom residence, thoughtfully designed and impeccably finished. Spanning over two levels, this home has breathtaking views of Mount Macedon, all set on just under two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. As you approach via the private circular driveway,you’ll be greeted by an exceptional commitment to upscale living and entertaining. With afocus on sustainability,this modern home features a smart floor plan that includes multiple living areas, ensuring aharmonious balance of comfort and style. Energy-efficient elements promise alifestyle of ease without compromising on luxury
Reclaimed hardwood floors with kauri accents lend atimeless charm, while double-glazed windows flood the space with natural light from the north-facing aspect. The ground floor includes three spacious bedrooms, acentral family bathroom, a dedicated study,and an expansive openplan living and dining area complemented by akitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinetry-perfect for hosting large gatherings. Aremarkable 12 metre wall of glass leads to afully enclosed alfresco entertaining area complete with abuilt-in barbecue, ensuring year-round enjoyment.
Upstairs, the master suite offers aserene retreat with awalk-in wardrobe and aluxurious ensuite featuring adouble shower and delightful dormer windows. Afully equipped theatre room sets the stage for family movie nights.
The outdoor amenities elevate this property further,featuring astunning 8m x4m inground pool with solar and gas heating,
alongside afloodlit tennis court set amid professionally landscaped grounds. Enjoy dedicated gathering areas with fire pits, fruit-bearing trees, and even achicken coop. The remote-controlled double garage and aspacious 12m x6.7m Colourbond shed with concrete flooring and built-in shelving cater
perfectly to hobbyists, collectors, and tradespeople alike.
Conveniently located just minutes from Gisborne town centre and the Calder Freeway,this property seamlessly blends the tranquillity of acreage living with the demands of amodern family lifestyle. *ID required upon inspection.
4 a 2 b 2 v 1300r
•Unique multi-residence estate in the heart of Castlemaine.
•Front residence -Fully restored 1860s timber miners cottagewith 3 bedrooms &alfresco outdoor area.
•Luxurious barn-style pool house- High,vaulted ceilings overlooking modern in-ground pool &terraced rose gardens.
For Sale
$1,550,000 View
Saturday 23rd November: 12:45pm-1:15pm
BlasiMulholland |0417 311 733
Rob Waller |0418571 130
4 a 2 b 2 v 890r
•Charming 1920s Californian Bungalow, situated in alushgarden sanctuary.
•Thoughtfully extended with 4bedrooms, open livingarea, updated kitchen &renovated bathroom.
•Established leafy gardens with stone-edged garden beds
For Sale
$765,000 View
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Blasi Mulholland |0417311 733
Rob Waller |0418571 130
5Ray Street, Castlemaine.
3 a 2 b 2 v 529r
•A 1970s classic reimagined for modern living, perfectly positioned for convenience.
•3 bedroomswithbuilt-inrobes, sunkenlounge, contemporary kitchen& modern bathrooms
•Located just 1.4km from town centre&V/Line train station
$695,000 View Saturday 23rd November: 11:15am-11:45am
RobWaller |0418571 130
NarelleWaller |0408571 131
Situated in agarden oasis featuring established English and native trees, the property includes a1950’sweatherboard home, detached studio cottage with loft, aseparate self contained bungalow and double garage. With views to Mount Macedon from behind ahigh front fence, this home is an absolute delight. It is being offered for sale for the first time in more than 30 years.
The main residence includes entrance,
open-plan kitchen/family room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and agarden room that looks out to ahuge backyard filled with diverse bird life.
Situated on an exceptionally large block of 2244m2, the property is in walking distance to Woodend shops, schools and the railway station. There is an option to purchase an adjoining garden block of 1342m2 on aseparate title at 16 Morris Road.
Welcome to 47-49 Reef Street, astunning country home located in the charming town of Maldon. This well-presented property offers athree bedroom, one bathroom dwelling providing the perfect light filled getaway or somewhere cosy to call home. Also situated on the generous 1982m2 allotment is aseparate studio with its own bathroom, perfect for guest accommodation, Airbnb, or teenager’s retreat.
Stepping inside greets you with ahomestead feel, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The country kitchen features alarge 900mm gas cooktop and oven, an elegant copper rangehood and alarge farmhouse sink.
The three bedrooms are of generous proportions, all with beautiful outlooks to the natural surrounds. The main bathroom features aspacious clawfoot bathtub.
Outside finds plenty of space for outdoor activities, growing your own veggies, or just providing room to not disrupt the wonderful aspect surrounding this home.
This property offers easy access to local amenities, schools, and parks. Maldon’s historic town centre is just ashort drive away,where you can explore quaint shops, charming cafes, and immerse yourself in the town’srich history
Property: Three bedroom home with extrastudio accommodation
Address: 47-49 Reef Street,Maldon
Price: $795,000
Agent: Keogh Real Estate
Contact: 5472 1248
3-BedroomMud Brick Home
Discoveryour dreamhomenestled in aserene setting!Thissuperb 3-bedroom, 1-studymud brickhouseoffersaperfect blendofrusticcharm andmoderncomforts. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windowsfloodthe home with natural light and offerwonderful viewsofthe landscaped gardens andthe farmlandthatabuts therearofthe property.ClosetoNewsteadshopsand thelocal primary school andonlya short walk to the Muckleford Forest,where an extensivenetwork of unmaderoads andtracksperfectfor walking andcyclingawait
Price: $895,000
Comfort, Functionality, Location
This comfortable 3-bedroomhomeoffersa functional andspaciouslivingenvironmentfor youand your family.With itsconvenientlocation andwell-designedlayout,thisproperty is perfectfor thoseseeking arelaxedlifestyle in a peacefulsetting.Located in asought-after, established area of Castlemaine,thisproperty offers easy access to arange of amenities. Enjoy theconvenienceofbeingjust500m from the local high school anda 1.5kmwalktothe botanicalgardens.Explore thenearbyparks and nature reservesortakea leisurely 2.5kmstroll to thetowncentre
Price:$835,000
3Macafee Road,Castlemaine 11:30am– 12:00noon 2
7CodringtonStreet, Newstead 10:00am—10:20am
47-49ReefStreet, Maldon 10:40am—11:00am
ELLERY
Josephine Wilma
Passed away 14th November,2024.
LovedMum of Judith and Les Stuchbree
Grandma to Lynda and Coryn Brew, Stevenand Holly Stuchbree
Ma Ma to Caitlyn and William Brew.
Grandma Wilma to Sasha and Kyan Stuchbree
ELLERY (nee Codiga)
Josephine Wilma
We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Wilma in her 99th year on 14th November2024.
William Raymond Ellis 5.9.1928 –1.11.2024
Dearly lovedhusband of June Elizabeth, reunited after 31 years.
John Murray 18.11.1933 -06.11.2024
Talented lady nowat rest year
LovedMother of Marion and son in lawPeter Grandmother to Bea, Ellenor andAlex &Matt. Great Grandmato Esta &Chad, Ethan &Olivia Wilmalived alifefull of challenges and adventures.
Restingpeacefully in God's care
We find solace in knowing that she is now at peace, watching over us withlove from above with Dad Restinpeace,dearGrandma Wilma. Youwill be deeplymissed andalwaysloved. With allour love,Kirbyand Jake LovedMum,G’maand Ma’Ma to Boyd, Josh, Hannah, Euan, Kiera, Eli, Krystal, Elspeth,Valerie,Daniel,Freya,Jasper,Nerida, Ashling,Kaiawa &Perrin xoxo
Mum, Alonglifewell lived. So much love and respect foryou, safejourneyuntilwemeet again With lots of love,Norma xoxo Dearest Grandma (Wilma &Ma-Ma), Your strength, courage and sharpmind aresomething we will always remember. We aresolucky to have hadyou forsolong. We hope you’vepulled up your chair at thepiano Love Trina, Danny,Blake,Brylee,Tilda, Jackie,Graeme,Mia, Maddie,Chloe, Tim, Tahlia &Keira xoxo
Wilmaleftuspeacefully on 14thNovember 2024aged 98 years.
Former wifeand friend of Silas (dec).
Dearly lovedmother andmother in law of Judith andLes Stuchbree, Marion andPeter Landy,Stan (dec), Robert, Boyd, and Norma. Very special Grandma to 12 grandchildren and 25 greatgrandchildren.
Ourheartfelt thanks to Dr CathyFoley and the amazing staff at ElleryHouse forthe love andcare given to Wilma and our family
PETERS (McKendry) Alice Jane (Margaret)
03.07.1935 -08.10.2024
Lovedand loving wifeofOwen(dec.), motherof Tony,Robert(dec.), Andrew, Jennye (James), and theirfamilies.Mother-in-lawof Penny, Jill, Leah and Lloyd.
Adoringgrandmotherand greatgrandmother.
Third daughter of Mabel and TomMcKendry (dec.)
Sister of Nell (Johnson), Nancy (Grant), Tom, Frank, Les,Jim, Bob and Maureen (El Khoury) (all dec.); and Eileen (McDonald). Much lovedaunt to some 33 nieces and nephews
Apractising nurse foralmost 70 years who gave great comforttomay patients Peace,perfect peace Alwaysloved, alwaysremembered.
Lovedfather of Katrina, father in law of Greg and Pa of James, Lachyand Lizzy,Bonnie and Daniel and Great Pa of Harry.
Alifewelllived nowatpeace
Lovedfather of Bruce,Peter,David and James Father-in-lawof Kristine,Candy and Nola. Grandfather of Mitchell and Georgia, Lachlan and Courtney, Ben and Ginger and great grandfather to Essie LovedbyHelen(dec) and Jean (dec).
Aman of the land. Awarmand caring man who touched the lives of many.
Great innings Dad.
Passed away October 4, 2024. The family
Thanks dad forall of your love, patience andhardworkthrough the good times and the bad.
Thanks to those who cared forRay, including Castlemaine Health -staff and residents of Penhall, Beaufortand Skipton Health Service and Grampians Community Health Service
Aprivate funeral will be held.
Born 13th May1940and passedpeacefully 15th November2024.
Muchloved andloving partnerof NormaLynchand lovely friend to Janine Atruegentleman with areadysmile andatwinkle in hiseye.
Aman of many talents:truck mechanic, wood turner,ballroom danceteacher, poultryjudge and breeder Alifewell lived.
Remembered with thegreatest affection andnow dancingwith the stars
Forfuneral details pleasesee
Merv’s tribute page on thewebsite of MountAlexander Funerals
AServiceofThanksgiving forthe lifeofMrs Wilma Ellery will be held in theUniting Church, LyttletonStreet, Castlemaine on Monday25th November at 1.30pm. Following this service refreshments will be servedinthe church hall. After refreshments,the cortege will then leavefor the Elphinstone Cemetery, arriving around 4.00pm. To join us atthe service via livestream, please visitWilma’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.
The Midland Express is an independently owned and operatedweekly newspaper that circulates throughout the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires
We arelooking forahighly motivated individual eagerfor achallenge,who is passionate about regional media and their communities
The position is full-timelocated in Kyneton. Akey component of the role will be sports reporting and advertising feature writing.
Our companypublishes other publications including the Castlemaine Mail and the Central VictoriaTouristNews.
The successful candidate should have:
•Aninterest in sports
•Photography
Seeking an experienced person to do ride on lawn mowing and brush cutting. Needs to be available parttime between Monday and Friday. Needs to be located in Castlemaine, have valid drivers licence &ABN.
Please contact Adam Clear on 0413 617 970
SchoolCleaning Contractor
Expressions of interest are invited from cleaning contractors to clean Winters Flat PS in Castlemaine Enquiries on 5472 1522
The board of Castlemaine Child Care Co-operative Limited is proposing to members at its annual general meeting on December 5that theyconvert the co-operativefrom having shares to not having shares Treasurer Vacancy Castlemaine Childcare Co-operativeare seeking EOI fora Treasurer to join our volunteer board in 2025.
Please email our chairperson Anna at carinya@castlemaine childcare.com.au or call Sarah on 5472 3665 forfurther information.
IRONING -you don't, Idoenjoy it. Please leave particulars if interested at 0417 226 281.
PublicNotice of Precipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance
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The Chief Officer of CFAwill be introducing the Fire Danger Period for all land within the municipalities listed below. The Fire Danger Period will commence at 0100 hours on the date shown and unless varied by a subsequent declaration, will end at 0100 hours on 1st May 2025.
Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten is welcoming applications for part-time and full-time Teacher (primary) positions.Teachers who do not currently hold formal Steiner qualifications can apply and will be provided with PD as req. To see the full position description and howto apply visit https://www cssk.vic.edu.au/ our-school/ current-vacancies/
The successful applicants must have Department approved cleaning panel status prior to commencing their contract at any Victorian government school.
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15 million Australians read a newspaper every month
•Manager Operations, Full time
•Property MaintenanceOfficer, Part time
Learn more: mountalexander.vic.gov.au or phone 5471 1700
Working together fora healthy, connected shire
Trentham District Football Netball Club Inc. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday26th November 2024 Commencing at 7.00pm Clubrooms,Trentham Sportsground Falls Road Trentham All committee positions open We welcome new committee members Come along and put your hand up to be partofthe Saints familyin2025
Peter Love Secretary
Municipality Date of Commencement Macedon Ranges Shire25/11/2024
Certainrestrictions on the lighting of firesare in force during theFire Danger Period Information aboutfire restrictionswithin the Country Area of Victoria can be obtained from www.cfa.vic.gov.au, yourlocal CFADistrictOffice or Municipal Fire Prevention Officer.
Jason
Heffernan
Chief Officer
Annual General Meeting 2023-24
Central HighlandsRural Health Board of Management invites our community to its 2023-24 Annual General Meeting.
Date: Thursday28November 2024
Time: 3.00pm
Location: Loddon River Room,The Mechanics Hall, 66 HighStreet, Trentham
We are delighted to have AssociateProfessor SiobhanBourke who will discuss Destigmatising Women’s Sexual and ReproductiveHealth.
Agenda items:
•Release of the 2023/24 Annual Report
Do youhavecleaning experience and apassion for supporting your local community?
Looking forajob closer to home?
If so,wewould love to hearfrom you!
Cleaners–Kyneton Health
This is awonderful opportunityfor youtoprovide your domestic services while supporting your local Health Service
We have several permanent and casualpositions available,overa range of shifts,for Cleanerstojoin theKyneton SupportServices
Forfurther information, go to www.chrh.org.au/current-vacancies
Editor:Angela Crawford -acrawford@midnews.com.au
Journalist: AmyHume -ahume@midnews.com.au
•Any other businessinaccordance with theByLawsof Central HighlandsRuralHealth (of which 7daysprior notice has beengiven to theundersigned).
•GuestSpeaker:Siobhan Bourke
PleaseRSVP by 26th November2024 to events@chrh.org.au or (03)5422 9920.
Dalhousie District Golf Association is in urgent need of additional board and sub-committee members.
An urgent appeal has been sent out to member clubs to seek out likely candidates and submit them to DDGA secretary-treasurer Elaine Scanlon by November 29.
If the current vacancies are not filled, existing directors are likely to resign and the association'soperations will be totally suspected from December 13.
Months ago, long-serving president Mary Campbell had given advance notice she would be stepping down, and this has occurred.
At the annual meeting last Thursday Justin Gomez was elected as junior coordinator for two years, and Ms Scanlon and Karen Faehandrich (golf operations) have another year to serve as directors.
Twomore board members and amedia coordinator are required.
Sub-committee vacancies include two pennant coordinators, two country team managers, and an events/syllabus coordinator
Afield of 40 braved Saturday'sheat for the final round of the 4BBB Hero series for the year
Helen Skinner and Garry Moore shone with an outstanding 47 points, with Malcolm McKellar —Kerin Lourey hot on their heels with 47.
The 9@9 stableford enabled 14 to beat the heat, with Trish Sterlock (29) victorious on 21 points, edging out Glenda Jefferies (36) on acountback.
In Thursday'sstableford B-graders John Beet (28) and Ian Rowe (35) tied, with Beet the overall winner on acountback.
Laurie Harding (16) topped A-grade with 37 points, one ahead of Peter McCoombe (11).
Jason Thompson and Peter Verlaan were the NTPs.
GISBORNE
Windy on Saturday,with more than the odd leaf being blown all over the course.
But one Finnish Viking Leif, LowdenSkovdam, relished the conditions to take out A-grade with anett 69.
His Viking mate, Travis VanNiekerk, won B-grade with the same score.
The Vikings did not win every fight, with Bryce Williamson best in out C-grade on a countback from Viking, Hans VanPelt.
In the women'sevent, Karen Brites won with anett 76.
The Wednesday women'sevent went to Denise Dunn with a69, and Kim Dufty didn't dufty many shots to win the stableford with 33 points.
On Thursday,JohnCooda, Wooda Shooda, did, topping A-grade with 37 points.
Keith the old Fox won B-grade with 40 points and son of agun, Samuel McMahon, had 41 points in C-grade.
KYNETON
Captain David Austin finally returned to the winners' list in hot and blustery conditions on Saturday Austin (17) had 38 points to edge out veteran Pat Clohesy (18) on acountback in B-grade.
Mat Hodgkiss (6) had 37 points in Agrade, one better than Tien Ho (12).
But the scores of the day came from C-graders Quinn Kinnell (21) and Matthew Wallace (29) in C-grade, both shooting 41. Castlemaine visitor Rosalie Rajki (20) was the women'swinner with 38.
NTPs went to David Moore, Kash Karunasena, Warren Smellie, Graeme Dunn (Belvoir Park) and Andrew McLaren (also super pin).
Wednesday stableford: TomWoods (28) 39 points from David Austin (18) 38. Julie McKellar (32) led in the ladies with 34. In the semi-finals of the women'ssingles knockout, Tracey Bramich (18) dValme Smoors (39) on the 20th, and Julie Harris (22) dGrace Parkinson 4/3.
The third round of the Mavis Cribbes event on Tuesday saw Bramich take out A-grade with 37 points from Harris 35. Rob MacRae (26) had the score of the day with 40 points to finish ahead of Beth Murray (26) 36. Jane Stanley (36) won C-grade with 39 from Dorset visitor Robyn Shuurman (30)
on 37.
Nine holes —Anne Bennett (44) 22 points, with the grade NTPs being Teaote Davies, Lois Scott and Marion Orr LANCEFIELD
Di Brennan was the scene stealer last week, with multiple victories.
Against alimited field on Saturday due to some men enjoying athree-day trip away,Brennan cared afine 41 points.
Stewart Stephens was runner-up with 36.
Brennan (29) won the women'sstableford on Wednesday with 36 points, four ahead of Lyn Murchison (32), and also claimed the women'scaptain trophy with a 36-hole tally of 64 points.
Legends: Wayne Mee (22) excelled in the stableford with 41 points, with Barry Flentjar and Jason Byron in the minor placings.
Twilight 10 holes: Nathan Moloney 21 points.
A-grader Peter Sinclair (9) returned the best score of 37 points in Saturday's stableford.
Tony Carter (12) topped B-grade with 34, and Bevan Uren (30) had 36 in C-grade.
NTPs went to Matt Willis (2) and James Semmens.
Improved stableford scores were anticipated last Wednesday,and so it proved.
B-grader Gary Liddy (23) made arare appearance onthe winners' dias with 39 points, one better than perennial runner-up Karl Pongracic.
David Watt (11) topped A-grade with 38, from Ian Flannery (13) on 37, while Mark Burrage and Mike Smitheram were the NTPs.
On Sunday,a dozen novice ladies were welcomed to session two of the Ladies Get Into Golf@MMGC as skills learnt the previous week were put into practice.
There were plenty of low scores when 36 pairs turned out for amixed ambrose on Saturday
Winners with asuperb 70-10.5-59.5 were Russell Hanson —Nick Brand.
Visitors Steve Gilbert and Rodney Andrewartha were runners-up with 60.5.
NTPs went to Cameron McDonald, Richard Coote, Joe Starcevic and Trish Mann.
Abumper field of 84 turned out for the first roundofthe club championship on Saturday
The best score of the day came from Cgrader Alexander Brown with 89-26-63.
Barney Hearnden topped A-grade with 75-6-69 from Matt Payne 75-5-70, while club treasurer Murray Fraser was the best in B-grade with 82-17-65, from Russell Griffin 83-16-67.
Danny Bellchambers leads the men's championship with 74, and Jade Nolan's91 is best from the women.
Steve Bird (20) had 40 stableford points in the mid-week stableford, with Chris Holliday (12) runner-up with 38.
The response to the special 'Get Into Golf'membership program for the women has been fully subscribed, with names being accepted for afuture waiting list.
Outstanding performances have been turned in by three Sacred Heart College, Kyneton, students at the recent Victorian All-Schools State track and field championships.
Against really tough opposition, steeplechaser Sarah Fitzpatrick, distance runner Tyler Fynch and hammer thrower Hayley Stubbs represented SHC and themselves with distinction.
Competition at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park extended over four days, across two weekends.
To win aplace in the Australian AllSchools Nationals in Brisbane next month was the aim, and the dedicated and talented SHC trio achieved this.
Only first and second place getters go to Brisbane.
All at SHC congratulate them, and
hope their strong achievements can continue at the next level.
Competing in the female Under 17 steeplechase over 2000m, year 10's Sarah Fitzpatrick was delighted to finish in second place in atime of 17:35.93. Hayley Stubbs, also year 10, showed she has mastered the hammer throw technique in earning agold medal with a distance of 42.75 metres.
Tyler Fynch, from year 8, was extremely busy,securing two silver medals, both in personal best times.
He finished in second place in the Under 15 3000 metres in 9minutes 3 seconds, and ran the 1500m in 4:14.53. As well as heading for Brisbane, Fynch also qualified for Athletic Australia'supcoming 3000m nationals at Lakeside, running on the premier surface in Australia.
With still one week left in Division 1/2 of the Northern District Croquet Association’s spring pennant competition, the Quarry Hill Rosellas (Chris Eiffert and Bernie Lacey) have put the championship beyond doubt. This week they had what appears to be aresounding 6-0 games win over the QH Kookaburras (Gayle Deary and John Murdoch), but look closer and you will see that four of those six games were at 6-6 hoops each, and were won on the final hoop. Typically going to the final hoop for aresult can be alottery,sothe Kookaburras were unlucky that all four games went against them. However,the Rosellas were always the team to beat, winning seven of their eight matches, and are deserving champions for this season. Congratulations Chris and Bernie.
Second place will be decided by next week’sdraw.Kyneton Blue (Pat Fahy and George Lund) had avery close win over Macedon Mt Gisborne (Elizabeth Payne and Penny Krstev), using their home court experience to advantage. With one doubles left to play,Kyneton was down 2-3 games, after Fahy lost both his singles. Kyneton had to not only win the last game to make it 3-3, but win it by at least two hoops. They combined well to take the win by 7-4, so taking the match for the day.Thatmeant they have pushed back into second position, tied with the QH Galahs (Irene Murdoch and Col Scott)
on five wins each, but ahead by just one game and three hoops. These two teams face each other next week in the final round, and with six games and 78 hoops up for grabs, the result will come down to that last encounter
Division 3played their semi-finals this week. Topranked and current pennant champions Kyneton Blue (Judy Aldred and Margaret Parker) secured their spot in the grand final in two weeks time with adecisive 4-2 games win over second ranked Maldon Acacia (Rod Bennett and Gary Dykes). Aldred and Parker each won both their singles games, but then lost both doubles games, including aclose 7-6 win to Maldon.
Meanwhile, Maldon Maple (Julie and Trevor Ware) had amuch harder time of it against last week’sfinals interlopers Macedon Mt Towrong (Terry Goodley and Liz Harnden), who had scraped into the top four by virtue of a1 hoop win last week. Goodley won both his singles games, while the doubles were split one each, making it 3-3 games. Maldon took the win by just 4hoops 34-30, and now go on to play their Maldon Acacia stablemates for the other place in the grand final.
It’sbeen avery competitive pennant season, with the final results going right down to the final matches. Well done, everyone.
Kyneton trainer Mick Sell made the long trip to Dunkeld worthwhile when five-year-old Brooklyn Baby broke through for her third career win on Saturday
Starting as a$3favourite in the BM58 event over 1200m, the five-year-old mare was ridden by stable jockey Neil Farley to complete awinning double. At her previous start, Brooklyn Baby kicked rider John Keating, and he sustained a broken ankle.
Brooklyn Baby’slarge group of owners were pleased to see her win, with stake earnings now above the $100,000 mark.
Another Sell-trained galloper,Redemption Time,ran second in avery tight finish.
On aperfect sunny Friday last week, Kyneton and Castlemaine again went head to head in their interclub IGA Croquet Challenge. Eight players from each club, paired up in teams of two for the day,playing each team from the other club, to determine which is the greater.Despite several top players being unavailable, Kyneton was able to bring astrong team, including two players in their 90s. Meanwhile, Castlemaine was led byNick Quirk, recently the Australian Handicap Singles winner
After round one, matches were locked at 2-2, but Kyneton had anarrow four-hoops advantage. One highlight was 90-year-old Gwen Byrne scoring ahoop-in-one on the long second hoop, the equivalent of aholein-one in golf.
Round two was where Kyneton really pulled ahead, winning three games with a 10-hoop advantage, with dominant wins by Darryl Chivers/Deb Bosman and John Teed/Judy Aldred going to Kyneton 9-4 (all 13 hoops were played, not the usual first to seven hoops).
Round Three was adead heat —two games to each club and 26 hoops each. Twoofthose games were very close at 7-6, decided on the final 13th hoop.
Going into the final round four,Kyneton wasahead by 7-5 games and 85-71 hoops scored. Castlemaine needed to win three of the last four games, and 17 more hoops than Kyneton to win the Challenge.They came close, winning two games, but two less hoops than Kyneton (25-27). So the overall result for the day was Kyneton retained the trophy by 9-7 games and 112-96 hoops scored.
It was agreat day of friendly but intense competition. Noteam dominated by winning all four games, but two Kyneton teams won three —Darryl Chivers/Deborah Bosman and Pat Fahy/Margaret Parker (but two of those were narrow 7-6 wins). Thetop pairing from Castlemaine of Nick Quirk/ Nigel Harland alsowon three games, while Heather Crawley/John Brennan won two.
The Castlemaine team of Julie Ware/Anne Harland was abit unlucky,winning only one game, but losing two by 6-7 on the final hoop. Most games were very close encounters, with 12 of the 16 games played being decided by three or less hoops 7-6 or 8-5.
The handmade trophy and prize money were presented to the winning Kyneton captain Judy Aldred by Bruce Prince, IGA Kyneton. Until next time!
No surprise —Riddell Football Netball Club has just reappointed 2024 football premiership winning coach Arron ‘Skip’ Bray to the same role again.
Bray crossed from Rupertswood to coach the Bombers last season, and will be after another flag in 2025.
There will be four pre-season training sessionsleading upto Christmas.
Anthony Power is assistant coach to Bray
At the club’sannual meeting, James Nolan was re-elected for his second term as president.
Vice-presidents are Darren Ponton (men’ssport) and Lauren Nolan (women’ssport).
Eloise Sloss takes on the role of secretary,and Rachael Grabham is treasurer
The meeting appointed Phil Leckie and Ken Robertson as life members.
The Bombers will field awomen’s football team for the first time, with Rob Bretherton in charge. Training is already under way
Emily Ktona returns as head coach of netball, seeking to obtain an elusive A-grade premiership.
The Woodend Hanging Rock Pétanque Club summer season, which started with the President’sCup in October as daylight saving began, has certainly taken off with enthusiasm with 30 or so members playing each Thursday at Hanging Rock and afew less at the Old Racecourse in Woodend on Monday afternoons.
It is abit more casual this year as numbers fluctuate so much, with members travelling and others just not making it that day for various reasons!
On Thursday afternoons at Hanging Rock about 30-35 members are turning upfor three games of pétanque and adeliciousbarbecueput on byvarious members. There is aroster,sodifferent members each week think up what they are going to feed these hungry pétanque players.
Each week for the past month there have been tournaments all around the
state.
With the Grampians Open Triples, (played with two players per team), Ballarat Open Triples and Weird International Masters triples and this weekend it will be the 30th anniversary of the Pyrenees Petanque Club in Avoca, in whichnine of the local club’smembers will be competing. Each weekend, several members travel to these events torepresent the club. There are some winners and losers, but all play the best pétanque to try and bring home the trophy! Next Sunday Woodend Hanging Rock Pétanque Club is holding its Annual Mixed Triples Tournamentwith 33 teams registered. It should be agreat day,also with some winners and losers from around the state.
So, if you wish to see some pétanque played, take apicnic to Hanging Rock next Sunday November 24, and see what this funny game is all about!
AKyneton Bowling Club team has scored arunaway victory by 16 shots in the final of the Ballarat-Highlands Region men'sfours championship.
While they had astruggle to win their semi-final against quality opponents from the Ballarat area, it was adifferent story in the final.
Playing before ahome crowd on asunny Sunday afternoon brought out the best in the quartet of Glen Gascoyne, Terry Kelly,JohnO'Donnell and Anthony Mathison (s).
The finished up accounting for Dave Anderson, Adam McLean, Michael Jose and Ryan Bedgood (s) from Ballarat Memorial Sports Bowling Club 23-7.
Kelly had previously been in aregion fours winning composite side in 2021-2022, with Gisborne'sEthan Higgins the skipper
The Kyneton club'sother region title this season came in the men'spairs via Jerry Richmond and Jimmy Cooper (s).
Diggers Rest players have also been doing well in region championships.
Fay Bonnici —Tricia Odgers (s) went down by eight shots to the Clunes pairing of Jenny Cameron —Eileen Spong in the women'spairs final.
Odgers went close in the final of the Over 60s pairs, lsing by three shots to Deb Gorin (Webbcona).
Bill West
The eighth round of Highlands pennant bowls did not produce any surprises in the top division at the weekend.
Kyneton has opened up asubstantial lead on top of the ladder,with Diggers Rest, Romsey,Kyneton Golfand Kilmore the quartet in second to fifth position.
All of the above have eyes on the double chance leading up to the finals, or at least ending up in the top four
Then there'sagap of 32 points to sixth place Gisborne, with Broadford, Lancefield and Trentham filling the last three places.
On Friday evening under lights, Kyneton downed Lancefield by 29 shots with all fours up, with Alan Mathison'sfour winning by 18 shots.
Cellar-dweller Trentham kept Kyneton Golf honest on awindy Saturday,with the margin in Golf's favour just eight shots.
Corey McKeone won well for Trentham.
Facing adanger game on the tricky surface at Broadford, Romsey won by nine shots.
Coach Gary Templar said it was Romsey'sbest effort at Broadford in recent times.
Kilmore doubled Gisborne'sscore and gained maximum points in the remaining match.
Current ladder: Kyneton 89 points, Diggers Rest 72, Romsey 69, Kyneton Golf 66, Kilmore 64, Gisborne 32, Broadford 21, Lancefield 19, Trentham 16
This Saturday'smatches: Kyneton vTrentham.
Kyneton Golf vDiggers Rest. Broadford vKilmore.
Gisborne vLancefield.
Woodend outgunned Romsey by 34 shots in division 2, and Kyneton went down at home to adeterminedMacedon by five shots.
The biggest margin for the rouud was 70 shots in favour of Gisborne (3) over Woodend in division 3.
ALL THE SCORES
Division 1: Friday night —Kyneton 69 dLancefield40:J.O'Donnell 16 dG Stewart 14, G. Podesta 24 dA.Andrews 15,A.Mathison 29 dJ.Holmes 11;Trentham 53 lost to Kyneton Golf 61 —R Dobinson17losttoA.Brker24, T. Cook 15 lost to P. Linehan 23, C. McKeone 21d A. Plowman 14;Kilmore 76 dGisborne 38— L. Spargo 25dP.Williams 18,S Fitzgerald24d T. Wylie13, D. Noonan 27 dA.Higgins 7;Broadford 50lostot Romey61— D. Ellis 14 lost to C. Austin 24,D.Kelly 17 lost toG.Taylor 19, P. Newell 19 dA.Young 18;Diggers Rest the bye.
Division 2: Kyneton 59 losttoMacedon64— D. Kennedy 20 dG.Dickenson 18, M. Bermingham 21 drew S. Graham 21, D. Fisher 18 lost to I. Guymer 25; Woodend 72 dRomsey 38 —T.Lennie 27 dT Brady 15,S.Pickles23d S. Mayger 10, N. Bickerdyke 22 dJ.Fryer 13;DiggersRest59lost to Kyneton Golf 63 —P Lawton 10 lost toJ.McQualter 18,R Campbell24dJ Trounce18, P. Marinier 25 lost to C. Scott27; Gisborne 59 dKilmore 50 —R.Newton 19 dS Hawkless 14,D.Wesney 22 dA.Langdon 11,B.Wylie 18 lost to C. Hodgson 25.
Division 3: Macedon 76 dGisborne (4) 43 —D.Summerfield 27 dR.Paterson 16, B. Wasyl31d F. Perich 8, B. Swan 18 lost to G. Marks19; Mt Cottrell 65 d Lancefield42—R.Harrison30dAlan Shipcott 8, J. Langley21d AnnShipcott 13, G. Bonnici 14 lost to P. Shannon 21; Kyneton 57 lost to Kilmore 64 —L Gent 20 lost to W. Gunn 22, B. Rowe 22 lost to S. Bloomfield 24; J. Wells15lost to K. Campbell18; Romsey 63 dTrentham 49 —C.Dean 29 dG.Laurie 15, B. Robb 18 lost to I.Bruton 20, H. Rose 16 dMichelleHinnebeerg 14;Gisborne (3) 91 dWoodend 21 —T.Shearson 30 dR Smithies 7, S. Lawless23d A. Jewell 7, S. Bloomfield 38 dT.Sturt 7.
Bill West
Back in 1964, Gerald Walsh won the Lancefield Gift by three metres in a brilliant time of 11.9 seconds, and his performance led to unfounded claims that "he must be aring-in".
So much so, that his winner's prize money was held up for aweek before he was finally paid.
On Sunday,87-year-old Gerald and wife Gael made anostalgic trip from Heidelberg back to Lancefield Park where the first Lancefield Gift meeting for about 60 years was being staged. Gerald still keenly follows professional foot running, and was thrilled to meet some of the winners and place getters from Sunday'sraces, and also converse with some of the day'sorganisers.
Several of the close finishes on the day really captured his attention, and he was pleased to reflect on when he won the 1964 Lancefield Gift as anewcomer to professional foot running.
He took the sport up at the age of 25 after having played Australian Rules football professionally,with injury curtailing his footy
"I suppose Iwas always anatural at running really fast, and was able to enter the Lancefield Gift."
"This was only my second professional race and Iwas onthe novice mark of around seven yards. The Gift was run
over 130 yards," he explained.
Very strong winds made for fast times that day,and offa middle handicap mark he was an effortless heat and then semifinal winner
Gerald said he was suddenly the centre of attention, with some other runners and associates suggesting he should not have gone so fast and revealed his talent.
The final came round, and Gerald 'streeted' the field, and the performance of the virtual unknown (at that stage) set some tongues wagging
He was completely taken aback by any suggestion at the time he may be a 'ring-in" and —asinvestigations proved —he wasexonerated and received his prize money
"It was 70or75pounds," he recalled.
Winning the 1964 Lancefield Gift actually stopped him being asprinter,asthe handicapper pulled his mark severely
Gerald decided to switch to middledistance running. He even ran over a mile at Epping at one stage.
He recalled that he had managed to win a400 metres event at Stawell, had another win at Bendigo, and competed at various venues for years.
What does he think of professional running at the present time?
"I think it was more popular back then than nowadays," he said.
Gerald worked as abanker when he
was young, then switched to bricklaying for the rest of his working days.
Why did Gerald come to Sunday's Lancefield Gift?
"A friend knew it was on, and knew I had won there many years ago, so he told me about it."
His wife is also keen on the sport, and usually gets the job as driver to get to the venues. They were both delighted to come back to Lancefield so many years on, and hope there'saLancefield Gift for many more years to come.
Castlemaine District Cricket Association
AGrade sides wrapped day two of their round six two-day fixture on Saturday
AReserve smashed out one-day matches in round six, and BGrade also played one-day contests in round five.
The Women'scomp returned for round three bouts, and CGrade (Under 16) completed day two of the round three two-day fixture.
Highlights of the round were Guildford AGrade batsman Patrick Nicholson's102 not out against Castlemaine United, and Muckleford AReserve batsman Jackson Davis' 100 not out in the Clash of the Maroons against Maiden Gully Lions. The pick of the bowlers were Taradale A Reserve'sBrock Fletcher with 5-25 and Newstead BGrade young gun William Garsed with afantastic 5-12!
Results were: AGRADE
Harcourt 10-151 (Daniel Chamberlain 39 not out, TomKelson 34; Nash Robinson 4-30, Darby Semmens 3-33, Bailey Henderson 2-38) lost to Barkers Creek 5-247 (Bailey Henderson 80, Mark Noonan 58 not out, Bodhi Robinson 34).
Castlemaine United 9-74 (Camblar Kays 14, Darin Rush 12; Jayson Glenister 3-17, Matthew Manning 2-16) lost to Guildford 8-223 (Patrick Nicholson 102 not out, Tyson Williams 25; Declan Brasher 4-16,
Charlie Warren 3-40).
Maiden Gully Lions 10-104 &4-100 (Tim Bubb 39, Leigh Draper 38 not out; John Watson 4-20, David Envall 3-2) lost to Muckleford 8-d/138 (Daniel Peckham 40, Brett Cole 26 not out; Dallas Gill 3-33, Private Player 3-43).
Newstead had the bye.
ARESERVE
Newstead 1-116 (Ian Garsed 64 not out, Ben Christmas 29, Koby Smith 18 not out) defeated Campbells Creek Colts 8-112 (John Prendergast 26, Brad Sturgess 21, Graeme Beith 14; Ciaran Gardner 3-37, Kristopher Bagley 2-7, Keelan Gardner 2-23).
Taradale 2-133 (Lachlan Maltby 64, David Millard 54 not out) defeated Harcourt 9-132 (Owen Bloomfield 38, Kyle McLean 33, Adrian Cole 18; Brock Fletcher 5-25, Trinity Mawson 2-20).
North Castlemaine 7-208 (Nathan Anderson 66, Jamie Allan 55, Karsen Beer 26, Gavin James 21; Josh Maher 2-36) defeated Castlemaine United 10-119 (Adam Smolak 42, Josh Maher 21, Lucas Bester 18; Levi Bruce 2-23).
Muckleford 2-199 (Jackson Davis 100 not out, Marty Sharples 53) defeated Maiden Gully Lions 5-188 (Caelan Berry 47, Brodie Hogan 45, Fill-in 36 not out, William Trew 19; Nash Turner 2-39). Heathcote had the bye.
BGRADE
Campbells Creek Colts 10-111 (Mark MacDougall 30, Patrick Jones 27, Thomas Holgate 16; William Garsed 5-12, Geoffrey Cook 2-23) lost to Newstead 4-186 (Travis Allen 63 not out, Adam Sewell 60, Gerald Chapman 20; Thomas Holgate 2-17).
Hepburn vTardale -inprogress.
Barkers Creek 10-99 (Callam De Bono 20, Ben van Egmond 13, Curtis McLennan 11;John Wilson 3-21, Patrick Brasher 2-9, Thomas Gordon 2-15) lost to Castlemaine United 10-132 (Adam Perrett 41, Michael Penrose 31, Leon McShanag 29; Campbell McLennan 4-23, Jackson Byrne 2-12).
Guildford 10-118 (Jordan Cochrane 24, Ben Tombs 25, Angus Mychajlyszyn 15; Seth Gross 3-9, Abel Freeman 2-4, Chris Edwards 2-8) drew with Muckleford 10-118 (Matine Rahmani 31, Samuel McGee 28, David Leathem 15not out; Angus Mychajlyszyn 4-29, Kyle Gellatly 3-21, Leigh Williams 2-15).
Mia Mia had the bye. WOMEN
Newstead 130 (DawnMcNabb22not out, Eve Righetti 20retired not out; Desiree Crandell 2-21) defeated Castlemaine United Blue 67.
Castlemaine United Golf 74 (Janelle Sowula 2-5) lost to Barkers Creek 136 (Gabrielle Smith 24 retired not out, Alana Wearne 17 retired not out, Nicki Renfrey 11
retired not out).
Muckleford 49lost to Hepburn 137 (Grace Smith 2-12).
Campbells Creek Colts 79 (Louise Simpson 10 not out, Caz Walsh 9not out; Jessica Currie 4-10, Fill-in 2-6) had anarrow win over Guildford 78.
CGRADE (Under 16) Carisbrook 2-128 (Angus Morrison 27, Joshua Nalder 25, Axel Purcell 21 not out, Fateh Bains 16) defeated Newstead 5-121 (Eve Righetti 50, Fianna Gardner 13; Joshua Nalder 3-12).
Castlemaine United Gold 9-116 (Charlie Cordy 31, TedCordy 23, Gabriel O'Sullivan 12; Thomas Gordon 3-15, Patrick Brasher 2-18, Declan Brasher 2-20) defeated Castlemaine United Blue 9-112 (Harper Kneebone 59, Declan Brasher 17, Thomas Gordon; Gabriel O'Sullivan 4-26, Rufus Bester 2-7).
Barkers/North/Harcourt 10-65 (Zachary Thompson 15, Jo Muscat 9; Zavier Turner 2-0) lost to Muckleford 7-208 (Jack Smith 50, Callum McGee 36, Levi Mason 34 not out, Francis Walls 31, Seth Gross 10; Darragh Pryor 3-37).
Campbells Creek Colts 6-100 (Jakoby Noulton 10; Brett Coon 3-6) lost to Colts Phelans 7-138 (Tate Williams 46, Brett Coon 19, Charlie Erickson 15, Benji Featherston 10; Zane Davidge 2-21).
Maryborough had the bye.
The Central Highlands Under 18 boys cricket team claimed avictory in Kerang on Sunday,where they took on the Mallee Murray Suns in the second round of the Victorian Country Dukes Shield for season 2024 2025.
Winning the toss, the Suns chose to bat in blustery conditions. The Highlands’ opening pace bowlers of Connor Maggi, Oliver McCormack, Lachlan Sheahan and Joseph Lovel bowled tightly to restrict the top order to under four runs an over for the first 25 overs.
The Suns’ middle order of Hill, Driscoll and Penny fought back to take their team to 6for 160, until three wickets for three runs put them in aperilous position at 9for 163. Driscoll and number 11 McGregor fought hard and took advantage of some wayward late inning bowling to add 80 for the last wicket to post acompetitive score of 243 all out in
the 48th over Best for the Highlanders with the ball were Lovell 3for 54, Maggi 2for 28 and Sheahan 2for 59.
The theme for the Highlanders batsman was building partnerships and after afirst over wicket they build consecutive partnerships of 86, 46, 56, 42 and 18 unbroken. The visitors cased down the tally in less then 36overs with 14 overs spare. Joshua Nolan 57 off34, Darcy Aitken 53off 47, Kylan Jans 34 off55and Murphy Skinner 27 off 42 saw the inning skip along at 7runsper over with Jack Mifsud and Jake Howell getting their team to the line with 18 off12balls to record an excellent victory
Highlands coach Ron Jennings was highly impressed with the team’sperformance with five of the players still available for the team next year
Bill West
Leading by example —that’swhat leaders of sporting teams are supposed to do.
Well, Gisborne’stalented McIntyre 1sts premiership skipper and coach Jarryd Vernon sent many scurrying for the record books when he finished with the astounding bowling figures of 9-84 against Sunbury United on Saturday Vernon, the Sullivan Medal winner two seasons ago, was better known for his extraordinary batting feats than producing remarkable bowling figures.
Usually he comes on to bowl after at least acouple of wickets have fallen.
In windy conditions at Langama Park, United’sopening batters Damien Edwards and Fabian Fernando both scored 66 in astand that put the Dragons on the back foot.
Jarryd brought himself on to bowl and eventually made the much-needed breakthrough.
Then he collected acouple more wickets and the run rate slowed with the end result United finished the day with ahealthy 9/278 after 80 overs.
Vernon sent down 28 overs, five maidens, for his careerbest haul of 9-84!
Upul Fernando 39 and Senara Peraro 36 added valuable runs in the middle order and the match is poised for an interesting contest when play resumes this Saturday Gisborne is quite capable of chalking up abig score —United’svaried attack will have removing the Vernon brothers cheaply!
Not too many bowlers at any level have nine wickets to their credit in one innings!
Multiple Sullivan Medallist Romsey captain-coach Ben Waybounced back from arare ‘duck’ against Rupertswood with 101 (16 fours, one six) against Woodend.
The Redbacks were bowled out for 231 in 67.3 overs on their own ground, with Harry Sheahan claiming three wickets.
The unbeaten Woodsmen will resume at 0-15 with the important match in the balance.
Chasing amuch-needed win, Macedon could only manage 187 (64.2) overs against Rupertswood.
Cam Howlett 51 and Ivan Bobetic 45 led the way with the bat, with Max Howell the pick of the bowlers.
Macedon struck back before stumps with two wickets to Alex Browne, and the Cats are hoping for their first victory
In the remaining McIntyre 1sts match, Sunbury Kangaroos set Broadford 219 for victory
CENTURIES IN OTHER GRADES
There were several century makers across the Gisborne District Cricket Association grades on Saturday Woodend McIntyre 2nds captain Brett Gardner spent the whole afternoon at the crease at Gilbert Gordon Oval, finishing unbeaten on 157 in atotal of 4/310 against Romsey
In Johnstone 1sts, Eynesbury’sTristan Francis finished 152 not out against Diggers Rest/Bulla.
Hanging Rock’sLeonard Vincent retired on 100 as his side compiled 6/229, then dismissed Trentham for 113in Jensen 2nds.
Other centuries came from Antonio Alamen (Rupertswood) 106 not out against Blackwood in Jensen 2nds, and Trinstan Krizanic who made 112for Diggers Rest/Bulla against Eynesbury in Johnstone 2nds.
PROGRESS SCORES
Scores in current two-day Gisborne District Cricket Association matches are:
McIntyre Cup 1sts: Sunbury United 9/278 c.c (D. Edwards 66,F.Fernando 66, U. Fernando 39 —J.Vernon 9-84 (28 overs) vGisborne; Romsey 231 (B. Way101 M. Hoyt 29 —H.Sheahan 3-42) vWoodend 0/15; Macedon 187 (C. Howlett 57, I. Bobetic 45 —C.Bruce 4-41, M. Howell 3-29 fRupertswood 2/21; Sunbury Kangaroos218 (S. Barry 55, A. Fearnley 46 —J.Bradshaw 3-31,T.Shell 3-42) vBroadford.
McIntyre 2nds: Woodend 4/310 c.c. (B. Gardner 157 n.o., J. Pettigrew 47 n.o., D. Robinson 46 —J.Richardson 3-75) vRomsey; Rupertswood vMacedon (no scores listed), Sunbury United 5/233 (A. Smith 95 n.o., L. Watts54 n.o. —H.Brown 3-42)vGisborne.
Johnstone 1sts: East Sunbury 193 (B. Watson 34) v Kilmore 2/10; Eastern Hill 9/239 c.c. (J. Wright 68, S. Feery 53, D. Bergowicz 35 n.o. —N.Singh 3-48) vAintree.. Eynesbury 6/303 c.c. (T.Francis 152n.o., R. Cran 65, B. Shearson 45 —D.Quarrell 3-75) vDiggers Rest/Bulla. Johnstone 2nds: East Sunbury 238 (M. Hourigan 70, M. Williams 46 —L.Pegggie 3-30) vKilmore; Eastern Hill 161 (R. Grant 45 —H.Nahal 4-18) vAintree 0/68; Diggers Rest/Bulla 9/294 c.c. (T.Krizanic 112, C. Morris 79, C. Davis 45 —J.Francis 7-67) vEynesbury
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