Kyneton Bowling Club is very proud of new National Champion of Champions bowler
And Chloe says she will always remember where she grew up and began her amazing journey, which has taken to her top level in her chosen sport, and become a career path as well
"Life's good," a reflective Chloe said when asked yesterday morning about finally winning the prestigious Champion of Champions event last week
"Work's good, I feel good, I'm even playing golf," the 28-year-old said
On the immaculate greens at Club Tweed near the New South Wales Queensland border, Chloe went through the national playoffs unbeaten against the best bowlers from the different states
Is she playing at her very best?
"I think I've become more consistent than in the past, with some help
"I knew I would have to play at my top to win this with matches spread over two and a half days Previously I'd won two bronze medals in the nationals "
Chloe is now looking forward to playing in the World Champ of Champs at Barham next September
She admitted she had not been able to make trips home (to Kyneton) as often as she would have liked, with family and friends there
"My mum (Jenny Stewart) was over the moon when she heard," she said
Chloe recalls her grand mother Val Carey (now deceased) taking her to the Kyneton bowling green at a very, very young age
She soon became hooked on the sport, and the rest is history
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Chloe Stewart went through the national play-offs unbeaten against the best bowlers from the different states
‘Life’s good’ – good’ national champ
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"I've always had adream of playing for Australia, andthere'squite anumber of people who have helped me achievethis along theway."
Chloe wished the Kyneton Bowling Club wellfor this season and in thefuture.
Suchhas been herremarkable bowling achievements, she hasthe 'Chloe Stewart Room' named in her honour at the localclub.
Chloe is notabout to seriously change frombowls to golf, whereshe hasa handicap of 19 andplays forrelaxation at the immaculate RoyalPines course whentime permits.
There'snodoubt what Chloe Stewart has achieved is remarkable, and she wouldbe veryproud if some other young people in Kyneton andsurrounds gain inspiration as a consequence
Final stagesfor old school site
The project to transform the bluestone heritage building at Old Kyneton Primary School into avibrant gallery and community event space is in its final stages.
The project is currently in the defects period, with minor elements still under way
Creative Victoria and prospective site managers Working Heritage are now finalising arrangements to open and operate the space and will share these details with the community as soon as possible.
Due to the significant costs of addressing the deterioration and poor condition of the site, the site transformation has been phased.
The project has involved restoration of the 1860s bluestone heritage building into anew gallery and event space, repair and replacement of the bluestone heritage building roof, and construction of anew building to provide anew accessible main entry for visitors. It has also involved installing asecurity system across the whole site, extensive external works and landscaping, including planting 3000 new plants, works to transform the former library space into asafe, useable space for community and creative events and activities, and minor works to make the rest of the building stable and
Teens charged over burglaries
Police have charged six teens in relation to aseries of aggravated burglaries last week.
The teenagers, ranging in age from 15 to 18-years-old, were all charged with aggravated burglary,theft and theft of motor vehicle and will appear in court.
The charges follow aggravated burglaries in New Gisborne, Aintree and Sunbury
The teens were arrested by police, with the assistance of the Dog Squad, when they were spotted running from two allegedly stolen vehicles following acrash in the vicinity of Kilmore Road in Riddles Creek on October 10.
It has been established one of the vehicles was stolen during an alleged aggravated carjacking in South Yarra on October 8.
secure until decisions are made about the next phase on works on the site.
The oval has recently been reseeded and once the grass has taken hold and the site is open, events will be able to be held in this area.
The public will be able to access this part of the site 24/7 in future.
With the exception of the old library –now aflexible community and event space –the 1980s building will be closed until the next phase of work on the site is determined. Future work on the 1980s building will be subject to the availability of further funding.
Housing need outweighs character
Aneed for more housing has outweighed some concern for neighbourhood character in afour-lot subdivision plan for Kyneton.
Permits have been granted to allow four houses and land subdivision at 15 and 15A Begg Street that were previously rejected.
Earlier this month, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ruled in favour of the plans after weighing community benefit.
Plans include one two-storey detached home on the street frontage, two attached single-storeys and asingle detached dwelling at the rear.The 1743sm site will be subdivided from two lots into four with one common driveway
Macedon Ranges Shire Council rejected the plans at the end of last year,primarily concerned about neighbourhood character
"Planning constantly faces inherent tensions in planning policy," said Nick Wimbush, VCATmember
"In this case the need, some say urgent need, to provide urban growth and housing in an identified growth centre must be balanced with the need to protect the desired elements of neighbourhood character
"The proposal presents to Begg Street as asingle detached double-storey dwelling with garage set back as desired in policy."
Wimbush listed several other design elements within the plans he found to be an acceptable outcome.
"I have considered the relevant decision guidelines in the planning scheme and on balance consider that the policy imperatives to provide additional housing on alarge lot in adesignated growth area within the shire outweigh any remaining neighbourhood character concerns," he said.
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"In my view the proposal is an acceptable planning outcome when considered through the net community benefit lens."
Tabled during the hearing was aresponse from the CFAwhichsought aminimum trafficable driveway width of 3.5 metres.
Wimbush opted not to adjust the driveway width, stating that the proposed driveway is three metres wide which is common for driveways in urbanareas.
He said the CFAwas notareferral authority,and the site is not within aBushfire Management Overlay or a Bushfire ProneArea. He did not consider the change necessary in an urban area such as this.
Some conditions were included in the permit such as changes to allow for removal of aminimum amount of bluestone kerb and channel for asecond crossover,and changestotree protection requirements.
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Week!
CelebrateChildren’sWeek by getting involved in arange of exciting local events.
Theweek runs from Saturday19October to Sunday 27 October,and celebrates children’sright to enjoychildhood, as well as demonstratetheir talents skills and abilities.
Thereare anumber of events open to thecommunity: Newstead Young Writers Festival
Sunday20October
DuskoDiscoMini Moves
Wednesday23October
Children’sWeek picnic at Buda Friday 25 October
Crafting eco-friendly fridge magnets
Sunday27October
Find out what’sonat mountalexander.vic.gov.au.
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Jump nJiveatMalmsbury
Malmsbury Town Hall has hosted arockabilly Jump nJive band for several years and attendees always have agreat time rock and rolling the night away!
The band has afollowing thatcan’t resist the entertainment it provides. They even get dressed in 50s gear
Participants bring some supper to share and drinksare available at the venue.
Time for some lighthearted frivolity!
Jump nJive Dance at the Malmsbury Town Hall is on Saturday October 26 from 7pm. Tickets at trybooking.com/CUPKF or available at the door
Celebrating 25 yearsofdance
Lisa Dennis
Local dance school Movement Zone is turning 25 and will celebrate the milestone with three special concerts at Castlemaine’s Phee Broadway Theatre this weekend, October 18 and 19.
The community is invited to join them for this silver celebration with an explosion of dance and performing arts, featuring hip-hop, breakin’, funk, commercial, musical theatre, Bollywood, Latin and more.
The dance school was created by local professional dancer
Sarah ‘Sas’ Cook in 1999.
Sas founded the school in Melbourne after aserious car accident that left her professional dance career in limbo.
“I wanted to channel my energy and everything Ihad learnt throughout my studies into something positive,” she said.
“I later decided to bring Movement Zone back to Castlemaine and provide the local community with the kind of dance school I would have loved growing up.”
Sas has since welcomed two kids and juggled her professional career while growing the unique rural dance studio into what has become the leading urban dance school in central Victoria.
“Wereallyput hip-hop on the map in Castlemaine and over the years we have added arange of other classes to our curriculum, with everything from Mini Feet and Junior Jam sessions for youngsters through to Latin street vibes, contemporary and urban dance, soul funk and the ever-popular Silver TopDance classes for seniors.
“More recently we have also moved into performing arts with one of our former students turned professional dancer,actor and comedian Stephanie Harrison now leading musical theatre.”
From humble beginnings in the Presbyterian Church Hall and more recently Campbell Street, the school has recently relocated to adedicated new space at Autoplex Etty Street and now boasts two purpose-built studios.
“Our future vision is to continue to invest in the community by supporting and encouraging inclusive participation through movement, movement therapy,fitness and mentorship programs, while celebrating the diversity of our community.”
Sas has recently completed her qualification in Dance Movement Therapy and looks forward to offering dance therapy in 2025.
“Dance is just not about physical health. It can also boost mental health and confidence in people of all ages,” she said.
“When we started out, the focus was on children and young people and now half of our classes are adult-focused.
“I had an adult student recently thank me for bringing dance and joy back to their life.
“They said the class made them feel like achild again. It brings people joy and connection.
“Wehave had thousands of students pass through the school over the past 25 years and it is wonderful to now see multigenerational participation with grandparents, parents and children enjoying alove of dance together
“Wealso have former students taking on mentoring and paid teacher roles. For me seeing the next generation step up to continue the legacy is absolutely amazing and makes all the hard work worth it.”
Sas said all of their students aged 4-90 would be featured on stage, along with special guests Bboys and Bgirls and live DJ BeeZee.
“This is ashow not to be missed!” she said.
“The concerts will be areal celebration of our success to date and but more so about our continued evolution and the bright future that lays ahead.”
The party will celebrate dance and community on Friday at 6.30pm, Saturday at 2pm and Saturday evening at 6.30pm.
To book your seat, visit www.trybooking.com/1276869
Maternal survey
Victorian parents and carers now have an opportunity to help improve Victoria’sMaternal and Child Health Service through anew state government survey
The survey is available via: engage.vic. gov.au/have-your-say-on-maternal-and-childhealth-services.
YOUR LOCAL MACEDON RANGESGLAZIERS FOR OVER 50 YEARS
Movement Zone director Sarah ‘Sas’ Cook invites the community to their 25th birthday silver celebration concerts.
The powerofcollaboration
Jade Jungwirth
An inaugural Village Business Expo was abuzz in Maldon last Thursday, with 30 exhibitors from across the region on display.
The event attracted more than 100 visitors and awide range of guest speakers, including the Minister for Small Business Natalie Suleyman.
Village Business founder Luz Restrepo AM said the inspiration behind the expo was to create aplace where businesses from small towns could connect and support each other.
"The power of collaboration instead of competition. If we collaborate we can find new opportunities and we can bring tourists to town," she said.
"Maldon is more than just atouristtown, we have farmers, services, freelance people working from home and they all need aplace to connect and that is Village Business."
Arange of workshops throughout the day offered advice on investing in smalltown businesses, wellbeing for business owners and tips to sell your business.
Owner of the Maldon Bakery, Rebecca Barnett, presented aworkshop on the topic 'growing from micro to small business' and told the Express it was vitally important that small businesses were doing well and thriving.
"There's been alot of growth post COVID in the region and we need to make sure we support each other," she said.
"If we do well, everyone else does well. This creates aaflow-on effect for everyone and it ensures the longevity and sustainability of small towns –to
make sure that the essential businesses like chemists and newsagents stay open.
"It's great that state government representatives have come here to listen to our experiences, our struggles and to help come up with solutions.
"And it's great to foster relationships with other businesses, to collaborate with each other and support each other to grow and to celebrate success and share knowledge and expertise," Rebecca said.
Later in the afternoon, apanel discussion invited Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards, Central Goldfields Shire mayor Liesbeth Long and Mount Alexander Shire's manager of economy and culture Merryn Tinkler to explore how business support organisations could fuel growth.
Ms Edwards told the Express the event was acredittoLuz Restrepo's determination and passion for small businesses, particularly micro businesses that needed as much support as possible to continue to be viable.
"I'm here representing the state government, but also as the local member, knowing how important small businesses are to our local, regional communities, particularly towns like Maldon, Newstead, Guildford in my electorate, which rely heavily on small businesses to attract tourism and also for locals in the region," she said.
The Village Business Expo will become an annual event and travel to different towns and shires every year to continue empowering small-town businesses through collaboration and networking.
For more information visit villagebusiness.com.au/village-business-expo.
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Mark your calendars: The Kyneton Showisjust
If you’d like to be apart of the 162nd Kyneton Agricultural Show,savethese dates so that you don’t miss out on one of the region’smost cherished events.
Friday November 15, 5.30pm –10pm, andSaturday November 16, 9am –4pm.
Abeloved annual tradition that started in 1858 and brings the community together to celebrate the best of our region’sagriculture, food, arts and crafts. This year’sshow promises more excitement, entertainment, and family fun than ever before.
It begins with Friday Night Carnival and all the fun of the fair Featuring rides, Laser Taginthe hay bales, Meltdown Madness, Whip-Cracking plus the Bucking Bull —all FREE!
Also enjoy live music throughout the evening, capped offwith a spectacular fireworks display at 9pm.
Show Day on Saturday will be packed with more activities for the whole family,the Carnival rides continue, plus animals and hours more free fun —from the Country Parkour and Farmer Darryl’sanimal nursery to the Woodwork Tent and the Farm Shed, there’splenty to keep everyone entertained.
Don’t miss the horse, dog and sheep competitions, check out the children’spet parade, and cheer on the woodchopping competition.
Explore the many displays, performances, and demonstrations that highlight local talent and agricultural expertise. Savour delicious local food, and enjoy all of the entertainment that makes the Kyneton Show amust-visit event.
Always ahighlight are the Pavilion competitions, where you can see an incredible display of hand-made creations, including the region’sbest photography,baking, knitting, craftwork, horticulture, farm produce, preserves, and paintings.
Why not enter your own work and show offyourskills? With several new categories available to enter this year,there really is something for everyone, whatever your interest or skill set, there are hundreds of categories.
The Poultry competition this year includes the junior novelty section only,where children can enter into the following categories for free; ‘Bird with Cheekiest Face’, ‘Smallest Bird’, ‘Best Coloured Bird’, ‘Best Behaved Bird’ and ‘Biggest Bird’ —entries will be taken on the day and birds must be penned by 9am Saturday For more details about this years show,topre book your show
around the corner!
tickets and enter competitions, you can visit the website www kynetonshow.org.au
They are always on the lookout for more local community members to join in the fun too! For more information or to sign up as avolunteer,email kynetonshowvolunteers@gmail.com
Photo comp in campaign
Aphotography competition that aims to challenge restrictive gender stereotypes and expectations is central to Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign this year
The annual global campaign, established by the United Nations, seeks to raise awareness and encourage communities to take action to end violence against women.
The theme of council’sphoto competition is ‘Free to Be Me’: an invitation to show how we can all live, work and play outside of restrictive norms.
Wheremen can be gentle and caring, women can be strong and lead, and genderdiverse or non-binary people can be active in typically male or female roles or spaces.
Council’sdirector of community,Maria Weiss, said the competition provided an opportunity to get people involved in raising awareness ofthe issue.
"Photography has the power to transcend words and touch hearts. We believe that with this competition, we can start aconversation about respect and raise awareness about preventing gender-based violence,” she said.
Submissions are invited until November 8and anyone over 12 years of age who lives, works, or plays in the Macedon Ranges can enter (note: parent/guardian permissions may apply for photographers/ subjects under the age of 18).
Shortlisted photographs will be exhibited locally and online from November 25 to December 10. Prizes will be awarded for first place adult, first place youth, and people’s choice.
This initiative is supported by Maddisons of Gisborne, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, Safe andEqual, and Respect Victoria.
Last year’s pet parade dog section winners, Sunny and Rusty.
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Have your sayin ambulance inquiry
Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has encouraged anyone with experience of the ambulance system to have their say in aParliamentary inquiry into Ambulance Victoria.
Public submissions are now open for the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee inquiry
The inquiry will include issues involved with call taking, dispatch, ambulance ramping, working conditions and workloads of paramedics, allegations of fraud and embezzlement, governance and accountability and the general workplace culture within Ambulance Victoria.
Ms Broad said it was important that people had their say
“Paramedics are doing the best they can but the system is broken and is letting them –and the community –down," she said.
“This inquiry is an important opportunity for people to share their insights, whether it be paramedics, patients, or those with an interest in improving Victoria’shealth system."
Submissions close February 28. Public hearings will be scheduled once submissions have closed. Details about the inquiry and how to sign up are available on the committee’swebsite: parliament.vic.gov.au/ambulancevicinquiry
Recycling rigid plastic containers
Empty,rigid plasticcontainersfromthe kitchen, laundryand bathroom go in themixed recyclingbin
Remove ALLlids
Unless youhaveaccess to adedicated soft plastic recyclingservice,place plasticbags, polystyrene (styrofoam),foammeat trays, take away coffee cups andother soft plastics (codes 3, 4, 6&7) in therubbish bin.
Wheredothe lids go?
PlasticlidsLESSthan5cm wide go in therubbish bin*
PlasticlidsMORE than 5cmwide go in therecycling bin
With the Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens less than three weeks away, the gardeners are busily putting the finishing touches on their environmental masterpieces.
Lush greenery and vibrant blooms await your visit when acurated selection of 23 stunning gardens open their gates to the public for nine days from Saturday November 2until Sunday November 10.
The biennial festival offers an opportunity to explore carefully designed landscapes, unique plant collections, and tranquil spaces that reflect the passion of their owners. Whether you're an avid gardener or simply enjoy nature'sbeauty,these serene havens provide inspiration and relaxation in equal measure.
During your visit, you'll have the chance to speak directly with the garden owners, gaining insight into their horticultural practices, design choices, and the stories behind their gardens. Several properties offer plants and handcrafted items for sale, providing an opportunity to take home amemento of your visit.
Anumber of the gardens are located in Castlemaine itself; while others can be found a short drive away,inouter-lying areas of the Mount Alexander Shire. Many of the gardens are open every day of the festival. There is no need to book –justturn up on the day.Bus groups are welcome at most properties.
To helpplan your visit, asouvenirfestival program is available for purchase from the website www.festivalofgardens.org, as well as from the Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre and anumber of retail outlets around the Mount Alexander Shire. An overview of the gardens can also be found on the website.
The festival showcases grand country gardens, historic gardens, verge gardens, sculpture gardens, town gardens of many varieties and apurpose-built accessible garden. This year there are thirteen exciting new gardens to discover Entry to each garden costs $5 per adult, children free. Payment is by cash, direct to the gardener at the gate.
Visit Verdicus,a garden likenoother
Verdicus, which translates to green circles, is the name of astunning paradise located in Tylden. The garden will open to the public next month as a fundraiser for the Tylden Fire Brigade, offering arare opportunity to explore atruly remarkable landscape. Bruce and Keith own this pocket of Tylden and have worked former degraded farmland, heavily populated with gorse and blackberries, on aweekend basis from 2003 and are still working today to Bruce’smasterplan. With Bruce as the designer and his partner Keith also an avid gardener,itwas sleeves rolled up and spades at the ready,they commenced on their many weekend projects of transforming the 3.6ha property Starting the garden, the main infrastructure of dams, terraces driveways and acottage were established. This wonderful example of planning and sticking to the masterplan for agarden of avenues, terraces, dams and various gardens, has created aplace well worth a visit.
Bruce, ahorticulturist, designer of luxury rural gardens and aself-confessed non plant snob, often propagates his own plants, and considering the size and variety of plants this seems like agood idea. When you enter Verdicus there is aparkland feel and an array of specific gardens such as the Crescent Partarre, which is based on aMiddle Eastern rug design, with burgundy,pink and white displays bordered by English
box hedging. The Blue Garden is an example of what you can achieve by mass seasonal planting of similar hues. As you wander along the paths and avenues you will pass through the Tapestry Garden, the Native Corner and one of my favourites, the Maple Walk. Entering the gardens, past two large dams, there are curving paths leading in acarefully designed manner to ensure there is always aparkland feel and views of the Macedon Ranges.
Sounds very easy and romantic? Well when you ask Bruce and Keith, they will tell you that the wet, cold, frost-laden winters, long hot dry summers and heavy (if fertile) soils have resulted in both success and failure. One would think this is acostly exercise, however through trial and error,doing their own propagating, Bruce has stuck to tried and true plants such as iris, cornflowers, silver birch, daffodils, hellebores and box hedge, just to name afew
There is apractical side as well to Verdicus, not only lawns, marquee and agames lawn, but chooks and a vegetable garden area.
Verdicus, at 7Lowe Street, Tylden, is opening as part of Open Gardens Victoria from 10am to 4.30pm on November 16 and 17. Proceeds to Tylden Fire Brigade who are also doing asausage sizzle on site.
Bruce will also be giving tours at 11am and 1.30pm each day
Hepburn ShireCouncil postal election
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When you enter Verdicus there is aparkland feel and an array of specific gardens.
The biennial festival offers an opportunity to explore carefully designed landscapes, unique plant collections, and tranquil spaces that reflect the passion of their owners.
Kerrie ArtShowreturns
The 16th Kerrie Hall Art Show and fundraiser is opening this Friday
More than 30 artists from Macedon Ranges and surrounds are exhibiting their works in arange of mediums including painting, photography,textiles, ceramic, wood and sculpture.
The art show will hold its pre-selection and grand opening on Friday October 18 from 7.30pm. Adam Cusack will formally open the show at 8pm.
Entry for opening night is $20. Tickets are available at the door (RSVP to kerriehallinc@gmail.com )or online via: trybooking.com/CWAYA
The exhibition will continue at Kerrie Hall on Saturday October 19 and Sunday October 20 from 10am to 5pm. Entry is by gold coin donation. Devonshire teas available. There will be plenty of local artwork for sale.
All funds raised go towards the maintenance and improvements/renovations to the community owned hall.
Kerrie Hall Committee acknowledges the support of the Macedon Ranges Shire Council through its events grants program.
Enquiries to Marlene on 5427 0202 or 0403 893 860.
ValmontClydesdales stealthe show
Kyneton South’sValmont Clydesdale Stud is home to two reigning champions following superb performances at this year’s Melbourne Royal Show
Valmont Evoque (‘Evie’) won her Brood Mare class, before going on to win Champion Female Clydesdale three years and over,and finally securing Grand Champion Clydesdale.
Her sire, Valmont Daktari (dec’d), won Champion Stallion at Melbourne Royal a record seven times.
Valmont Excelsior (‘Cruz’) won first in Gelding six years and under and was also named Champion Gelding.
It is the first time Valmont Excelsior has been shown in five years, however,hepreviously impressed Melbourne Royal judges as ayearling colt when he won his Yearling Colt class and Junior Champion Colt.
“Wewere really happy with how both had turned out,” said Trudy Cox, Valmont Clydesdale Stud.
“They really stood out on the day –they were glowing. They showed themselves off as best they could. It really was the perfect day for them.”
All horses exhibited under the Cox family name. Trudy’slate father,Colin Cox, exhibited horses at Melbourne Royal for more than 60 years, winning numerous awards in that time. He died in April this year
“Wewere very happy to win this year for him,” Trudy said.
Trudy’sparents, Colin and Tara Cox ‘retired’ from broadacre farming in Berriwillock and moved to Kyneton South in 2019, continuing to breed and show Clydesdale horses.
Trudy,with husband Alex and daughter Zoe, carry on the family legacy
The Valmont Clydesdale Stud was formed by Trudy’sgrandparents George and Valda Cox in 1936 in Victoria’sMallee region.
Takesthe cake!
Malmsbury’sGrant Taylor has claimed aMelbourne Royal blue ribbon for his fruit and nut loaf as afirst-time entrant. He also impressed judges with his brownies, which took home third prize.
As Kyneton Show fast approaches, Grant is looking forward to seeing great local competition too with plans to enter his preserves and cakes.
MountAlexander ShireCouncil postal election
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Grand Champion Clydesdale Valmont Evoque pictured with Trudy Cox. Photo supplied by Melbourne Royal
Champion Gelding Valmont Excelsior.
Alpaca perfection forPrecision
Baynton’sPrecision Alpaca Group has celebrated afairytale 2024 show season, having won Supreme Grand Champion on six occasions.
The group secured the top title at this year’s: Canberra Royal, Sydney Easter Royal, Melbourne Royal, Australian Alpaca Association National Show,Charles Ledger Alpaca Show,and Christmas Carnival of Colour
Precision Alpaca Group’sTaryan and Max Mathews were thrilled to achieve a series of milestones for the family including the first national win in August.
“We’ve had alot of wins. We’re still on cloud nine and Ithink that feeling will last until next season,” Max said.
“Obviously,winning the nationals was abig one –wehave been dreaming of winning that our whole lives. We’ve had the success that you dream about.”
The family was pleased to have produced wins across the six shows with four different alpacas.
However,the most exciting national win was with an alpaca tracing back to original alpacas purchased by both sides of the family decades ago.
This year also marked the 30-year anniversary of Taryan’sparents Erika and Con Kotsiakos beginning their alpaca journey
Max’sgrandparents Fay and George Wilson began their alpaca journey in 1996.
Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud fleece has outclassed the rest to claim Melbourne Royal’sJ.F.Guthrie Perpetual Trophy
The trophy,named after apioneering sheep breeder,recognises the most valuable Corriedale ram’sfleece and has been awarded since 1955.
The Bullengarook stud fleeces saw a successful show,also securing Most Valuable Corriedale Fleece, Best Non-Merino Fleece, and Champion Corriedale Fleece.
Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud also claimed anational title at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show at Bendigo in its first entry there, earlier this year
Ronelle Walton, who runs Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud farm, was both surprised and delighted by the success.
“It was abig shock to me,” she said. “Tohave your name on atrophy with all the big hitters and to have national recognition is just amazing.”
“It’sbeen an exciting year and it all tells me that I’m onthe right track.”
Ronelle was atree-changer from north-
ern Queensland who rarely had
for awoollen jumper until her move to the Ranges in 2012.
She left behind inner city living and working in the sciences with aPHD in Biochemistry for an 84-acre property and awhole different way of living.
Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud farm is a sustainable and ethical farming social enterprise. Ronelle has astrong focus on connecting people to the property and the sheep.
Ronelle is atextile artist herself and uses centuries-old techniquestospin farm wool for garments.
She hosts workshops throughout the year at her property with the next planned for December 7, ‘sheep to skien’ designed for beginners.
She will be hosting aspinning workshop at Ballarat’s Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades on October 26, giving participants ahands-on opportunity to learn from an award-winning textile artist in fibre spinning.
Max Mathews and Taryan Mathews with Mary-Jo Smith (judge) with Supreme Huacaya Precision Mother May Iatthe Melbourne Royal. Photo supplied by Melbourne Royal.
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Sheep farmer Ronelle Walton brought home multiple awards at the Royal Melbourne Show
YOUCAN TEACHIN THEMACEDON RANGES
The future is calling, and we need your help to educatethe next generation. With secondary teaching scholarships,employment-based degrees,and arange of supports to help get youintothe classroom, there’sneverbeen abetter time to become ateacher in Victoria.
Hypno for better health
Are you always promising yourself that you will get around –very soon –tolosing weight or quitting 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 will power,” says Marianne Pattinson of Kyneton Hypno Therapies.
“Because, ultimately,itisnot our willpower,oreven 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 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, and replace those unhelpful ‘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 an appointment at Kyneton Hypno Therapies.
Whatis counselling?
erilee Bennett and Jim Fizdale from Macedon Ranges ounselling are often asked questions about the work ey do. What is counselling? What can counselling elp with?
he Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Ausalia defines counselling as a“a safe and confidential ollaboration between qualified counsellors and clients promote mental health and wellbeing, enhance selfnderstanding, andresolve identified concerns”. Put to practise, this means that counselling is acollabative and confidential conversation that includes an xploration of what ails the client, and processes that elp to deepen self-understanding and alleviate mental nd emotional suffering.
ounselling is helpful when clients are dealing with omething beyond the day to day ups and downs. This ight be asudden life change, or an issue that has ayed in the background until it’stime to deal with it. here might be asense that this feeling has gone on ng enough and it’snot going away by itself. It might ethat patterns of behaviour or ways of relating no nger feel right.
client might be facing achange they haven’t instiated, aloss, an ending, alife transition, or that they ant to change something or heal something, but don’t now how to.
RC counsellors believe that everyone has innate sdom. Their counselling is aimed at helping clients ecome aware of their own inner resources. From is, the client’spersonal challenges are significantly solved, and they learn how to better handle similar hallenges in the future.
Let’stalk HEALTH +
The Kyneton Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub has officially opened, offering the community universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare.
The hub provides access to free SRH clinical services and information in alocally established, supportive and confidential environment.
While Kyneton locals and people in the surrounding areas are encouraged to make use of the service, it is also for people from any geographical location within Victoria requiring sexual and reproductive health services. This includes women, girls and people born female at birth regardless of gender who are of reproductive age as well as young people of any gender under the age of 25.
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub services include:
• Sexual health education: Screening, and management of sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses, as well as cervical screening tests with options for self-collection or clinician collection.
• Contraception services: Providing information and counselling on all methods to prevent pregnancy,implant insertion and removal, IUD insertion and removal, post-insertion check-ups, and emergency contraception.
• Reproductive healthcare: Pregnancy testing, pregnancy options counselling, and supported access and referral to services covering both medical and surgical
termination of pregnancy,aswell as followup care.
Cynthia Pollard, SRH Hub clinical nurse consultant at Central Highlands Rural Health, said the hub addressed the significant delays experienced by individuals in regional and rural areas, as well as those facing financial or cultural barriers, to accessing important sexual and reproductive health services.
“Stigma also disproportionately affects regional communities, exacerbating existing health disparities,” Cynthia said.
“By promoting open discussions about our sexual and reproductive health, we work toward de-stigmatisation and creating a more equitable healthcare landscape, regardless of one’sbackground, identity or location.”
The hub is located in the Ambulatory Care Centre, next to the hospital at Kyneton Health.
Appointments can be made through the friendly administration team by calling: (03) 5422 9946 or by email: SRHHub@chrh.org.
au Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are also accepted.
As mentioned in the previous edition of the Midland Express,Kyneton Heathhas also been selected as one of the next locations to open aspecialised women’shealth clinic.
The proposed clinic will work in partnership with the existing hub to boost sexual and reproductive healthcare in the region through extra services and specialists.
women, girls &people assigned female at birthwho are of reproductive age and people of any gender under 25
To make an appointment, please contact our friendly staff.
Please scan the QR code for more information.
Sexual and reproductive health hubopens Caring for thewhole person
In Elizabeth Hannah’spractice of more than 30 years, she has used acupuncture to treat many people with emotional and psychological issues, ranging from stress to bipolar disorder and PTSD.
People have always reported that acupuncture leaves them feeling calm and with an increased sense of wellbeing.
Research shows that acupuncture helps with the following:
*regulating the autonomic nervous system,
Acupuncture for mental health
so reducing anxiety and stress levels. *inducing positive neuroplastic changes in the brain, so supporting cognitive and emotional wellbeing.
*regulating production of many chemicals in the body,including neuro-transmitters such as dopamine andoxytocin, which improve mood stability.This means it may assist with depressive symptoms and wellbeing. Acupuncture should never be used to replace medical treatment, but supports aperson’s health in away that is gentle and has no side effects.
*stimulates the release of endorphins, which are the body’snatural pain-killers and create asense of relaxation and wellbeing. This explains why people report feeling calm after acupuncture treatment.
In recent years Elizabeth has studied psychotherapy and natural horseman(person) ship and now also practices equine-assisted therapy –aform of psychotherapy that involves interactions with horses.
As with acupuncture, participants almost always report that they feel calm and more positive after their time with the horses. The horses vary in age and personality and are always gentle. The sessions can be quiet and calm or energetic and exciting, depending on what the person needs.
Black Horse Therapies offers sessions that are safe, person-centred and enjoyable. The approach particularly suits those who are not comfortable with an office-based, talking style of therapy Elizabeth offers asliding scale of fees and is NDIS-registered. See ad for contact details.
Cynthia Pollard and Catherine Prestney.
Let’stalk HEALTH +
As we age, it’snatural to require abit more support to continue enjoying the independence of your own space. For those aged 65 and over,or50and over if you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,Dhelkaya Health now offers a variety of Home Care Packages.
AHome Care Package could be the key to staying safe and well in your own home for longer if you need help with showering, shopping, cleaning and nursing or allied health support to treat and manage medical conditions.
Funded by the Federal Government, Home Care Packages require an assessment to determine the level of care and to tailor services to each person’sspecific needs, ensuring you receive the right support to continue living independently The team can assist you and your family to navigate the funding and assessment requirements.
For more information on Home Care Packages and to determine your eligibility,contact Dhelkaya Health on 5479 1000 or email hcp@dhelkayahealth.org.au
Dhelkaya Health is aleading provider of health and wellbeing services for all ages and stages of life. Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for community members, so even if you aren’t yet eligible for aHome Care Package they may be able to help you find other supports or services you need.
Rehabilitation and Specialist Care provide programs such as Better Balance Group, Moving On and Allied Health and other services to build strength and mobility and manage chronic health conditions.
Dhelkaya Health Social Support Services has programs throughout the working week to get you out and about on planned activities, socialising, sightseeing and participating in gentle exercise classes. Or check the Stay Active section on the website.
To explore the full range of what they have to offer and contact them for more information see the Community Health and Wellbeing section on their new website at: dhelkayahealth.org.au
When do youneeda Home Care Package?
At DhelkayaHealth Home Car ePackages, we offer comprehensive support to residents of Mo unt Alexander Shire whoare 65 and older, or 50 andolder for Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander commun it ymember s. We gu ideyou through every step of your HomeCare Pa ckage journey, including navigating government websites, completing assessments, securing and man aging your package, and coordinating ser vi ces. Our goal is to provide youwith av ar ie ty of services to help you remai n comfortably andsafely in your home.
For more information call Susan Andrews, Home Care Packages Coordinator
Phone: 5479 1000 or Em ail: hcp@castlemainehealth.org.au
Home Care Packages
Balkans adventure of alifetime
Trekking peaks of the Balkans is afar cry from Christine O'Higgins' typical fortnightly Kyneton U3A bushwalk.
Still, the experienced 71-year-old hiker couldn't resist an adventure with four friends across Kosovo, Montenegro and Albania.
The nine-day trek began in Rekë eAllagës, Kosovo, on August 28 and ended in Valbonë, Albania, on September 6.
"It was an adventure!" Christine said.
"Wewalked the worn but narrow tracks that local people use to access the villages every day –some only as narrow as your body.The terrain is very different."
The Balkans trek is agrade five walk, meaning it is suited to "very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills" and that "tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked".
Christine, from Lauriston, has previously climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, but still described the Balkans trek as "hard work".
The women would walk between 12km and 16km per day with their knowledgeable guide, trekking heights of up to 1140 metres in one day,with descents of up to 1320 metres, and reaching altitudes of up to 2265 metres.
They stopped at guesthouses along the route where they were treated to coffee or raki, traditional home-cooked meals, and a good night'ssleep. It was also achance to talk to the locals and learn more about their culture.
Their guide also treated them to stories of the region'spast.
"Wedidn't stay in any five star hotels or resorts –itwas simple. It makes you realise that you don't actually need any more than these simple things in life," Christine said.
Along the way they experienced glacial lakes, mountain springs, limestone tracks, breath-taking views, and, at one peak, a vantage point to all three countries they were traversing.
"I wasn't expecting that level of beauty," Christine said.
"I thought it would perhaps be like the mountains here in the High Country –it really surprised me. The mountain ranges were just stunning. It was so rugged and beautiful."
Christine said the experience was areminder of all the adventures one could have in alifetime –all it takes is one step out of your comfort zone.
Macedon Ranges ShireCouncil postal election
An election is being held forMacedon Ranges ShireCouncil.
Check the mail foryour ballot pack
Ballotpackscontaining voting material were mailedtoenrolledvotersfrom Monday 7October.
This is apostalelection only.
If you do notreceiveyour ballotpack by Tuesday 15 October please visit vec.vic.gov.au to complete the online replacementform, or call 131832 to arrange a replacement.
Candidates
Candidates who havenominated forelection arelistedinthe ballot packsand at vec.vic.gov.au
Aphoto and candidatestatementwillalsobeincludedifprovided by candidates Responses to acandidatequestionnaire, if provided, areavailable at vec.vic.gov.au
Howtovotecorrectly
Youmustcomplete your ballotpaper correctly foryour vote to count. Put the number 1 in the boxnexttothe candidateyou want to seeelected,thennumber all the other boxesinorder of your choice. Youmustnumber every box and only use each number once.
Howtoreturn your ballotpack
Put your completed ballotpaper in the ballotpaper envelope,complete the declaration, then postitASAPusing the reply-paid envelope provided, or hand deliver it during election office hoursto: Woodend Community Hub 49 ForestStreet Woodend
Voting is compulsory
Voting is compulsory forall voters who were enrolledat4pmonWednesday 7August. This includes state-enrolledand council-enrolledvoters.
If you don’t vote and don’t haveavalid excuse,you may be fined.
Your completedballotpack mustbeinthe mailorhand delivered by 6pmFriday 25 October.
State-enrolled voters canregisterfor free VoterAlertSMS and email remindersat vec.vic.gov.au
Christine O’Higgins is pictured trekking through the peaks of the Balkans.
Each day was filled with new and stunning views, as well as plenty of good hospitality from the locals.
Gisborne Uniting Church will host aSummer Fashion Parade by Kays Classic Fashions on Monday,October 21,at1.30pm at the Church in Brantome Street, Gisborne.
There will be great brands at low prices to suit ladies sizes 10 –24, as well as a‘specials’ rack.
Entry is $10 and includes afternoon tea and door prizes. This is awonderful opportunity to purchase your summer wardrobe!
Enquiries to Maree on 0423 051 318.
Halloween market
Get ready for aspine-tingling Halloween party at the Castlemaine Artists Market, Sunday October 27!
Go dressed up and take part in aghoulish treasure hunt. Fossick through over 60 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. And for the kids, there will be face painting and Halloween themed activities. Come and enjoy agreat day out; whether you are alocal or visiting the area, there will be something that inspires.
The market will run Sunday October 27 Western Reserve, 10am-2pm.
Zonta celebratees s 30 years
The Zonta Club of Kyneton marks 30 years since its formation this month.
Current and past members are looking forward to celebrating the milestone at a luncheon on Sunday,October 20
Club president Annamarie Perlesz will welcome special guests, District 23 Governor Debbie Schmidt, Area 4Director Donna Fabris, and Charter members of the club.
The Zonta Club of Kyneton was sponsored by the Zonta Club of Bendigo, and in turn, organised two new clubs: Club Goldfields in 2012 and Mitchell in 2016.
"Weare thrilled that representatives of all three clubs will attend our 30th anniversary celebration," Ms Perlesz said.
The mission of Zonta International is to create abetter world for women and girls, and
the Kyneton club has supported women women and girls in our local community through a range of projects since its formation.
Just afew examples include: annual awards for academic and sporting excellence and leadership, presented to girls at primary and secondary schools of Kyneton, and information seminars for women covering topics such as aged care, financial literacy, mental health first aid, and participation in local government.
Over the years, substantial donations have supported women'srefugees, education programs at Kyneton Community House and palliative care at Kyneton Hospital and RM Begg Aged Care.
Advocacy action is also an important part of Zonta'sservice program. Zonta Club of
Fete at Kyneton
Friends of Vision Australia Kyneton is holding amini fete from 8am to 2pm on Saturday October 19. at the Watts Pavilion, Kyneton Showgrounds. Avariety of stalls will be selling homemade cakes, preserves, produce, plants, trash and treasure and craft.
Refreshments will also be available.
Enquiries to Kathy on 0418 145 847.
Kyneton'swork in this space includes arguing for provision of asafe place for women attending Kyneton Court House in cases of domestic violence, and most recently,advocating for extension of BreastScreen reminders beyond the age of 74.
The Zonta Club of Kyneton has also been active in supporting District 23 projects: sewing breast cushions that are gifted to those undergoing breast surgery,and assembling birthing kits for distributions to women in developing countries.
With sister clubs around the world, the Kyneton club also supports major educational programs for women and girls, service projects in developing countries, and advocates for an end to child marriage, through the Zonta Foundation for Women.
Hugegarage sale on
Grab abargain at RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care Auxiliary'shuge garage sale on Saturday,October19. There will beplenty to browse including furniture, household items, collectables, jams, sauces, books, alarge range of toys, and much, much more.
The garage sale will be held at the RM Begg Aged Care'sBolton Hall, 22Epping Street, Kyneton, from 9am to 2pm. Eftpos will be available.
The Zonta Club of Kyneton in this year’s Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival Grand Parade.
Friday 18 –Sunday27October
Children havethe right to aclean and safeenvironment.
Preparingfor the challengesofthe future
Braemar College proudly supports this year’sChildren’sWeek theme: Children have the right to aclean and safe environment. “Webelieve in empowering our students to understand their role in protecting the planet, while nurturing their talents, skills, and achievements,” principal Russell Deer said.
“For year five and year six students and their families, Braemar College offers a seamless transition into Middle School at our state-of-the-art Woodend Campus, which serves years five through to eight.
“This dynamic learning environment encourages students to grow academically,socially and environmentally,preparing them for the challenges of the future.
“Our modern facilities, including science and technology labs, inspire creativity and discovery,while fostering an understanding of sustainability –ensuring that each student contributes to abetter world.”
Through Braemar’sstrategic focus on The Student Experience and Sustainable Growth, they offer opportunities for year five and six students to collaborate with year seven and eight students, to build astrong community of learners.
“With the support of quality teachers and authentic leadership, we are committed to helping every student thrive in aclean, safe, and supportive environment,” Mr Deer said.
“Join us at Braemar College, where students not only excel academically but also become active citizens in safeguarding our planet’sfuture.”
Nourishing at every age
Over the Moon studio of dance and yoga in Castlemaine offers amulti-disciplinary approach to dance.
Its exceptional teachers create an inclusive yet rigorous culture at the studio.
Students benefit from highly experienced dance educators in various disciplines, including creative dance (structured improvisation), classical ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, physical theatre and yoga. Former OTM students who have pursued advanced dance studies have usually excelled in choreography, demonstrating the strong culture of creative dance from early childhood to adulthood. Marlena and Michelle and their highly trained, enthusiastic staffare joyously continuing the work ofthe school’sfounder, Edna Reinhardt, who has conducted dance and yoga classes in Castlemaine for more than 30 years.
Dance is nourishing at every age; in early childhood classes are explorative, playbased, and filled with imagination. As children grow,technique and discipline are developed. Teens and young people maintain their connection to their inherent creativity and personal expression. Dance builds physical strength, flexibility and stamina. Muscular andrespiratory health are improved and exercise makes for strongbones. Perhaps mostimportantly, dance provides asocial andemotional outlet that doesn’t need words to express itself. Dance can be an antidote,aremedy, abalm. Dance invites us into our embodied
experience and demands ‘listening’ with one’swhole self.
OTM boasts athriving leadership program for the older dancers, who provide support and guidance to the younger dancers while practicing skills like leadership, communication, peer support and dance teaching skills. Every term brings fresh news of the achievements of current and past OTM dancestudents. This term, OTM is delighted to share the following updates: –Stella Carlon Tozer has been accepted into the 2025 intake at the VCAsecondary school drama school.
–Hazel Oxnerrecently competed in the AICD (Australian Institute of Classical Dance) AICD Victoria Junior Classical Ballet Awards. Hazel is also astudent of The Australian Ballet School’sInterstate/ international Training Program.
–Sylvie Wilson is still excelling in her ballet studies at the Miami City Ballet School. Sylvie has also attended Summer School with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. –Ava Cozens recently choreographed the dance sequences in the Alice CSC’s performance of Alice in Wonderland performed by Karli, Maisie, Meg, Holly and Thea.
–Three OTM alumni, Reuben McDougall Di Manno, Scarlet Boyack, and Julia Braszell, are now dancers and performers with Yellow Wheel, Melbourne’scelebrated PreProfessional Dance Company Enrolments for term four are now open for students from age two and ahalf to adults.
Photo: Christine Sayer
Friday 18 –Sunday27October
Children havethe right to aclean and safeenvironment.
Inspired to learn Making apositiveimpact
Your child will be inspired to learn at Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten. Offering acontemporary Steiner education from Kindergarten to year eight, their supportive and welcoming environment is situated on peaceful bushland in Dja Dja Wurrung country,just on the outskirts of Castlemaine.
The school follows the nationally accredited Steiner curriculum, which is designed to meet the developmental needs of young people and provides abalance of academic, artistic, and practical learning experiences.
Beginning with an enriched kKinder program for 2025, they have expanded their nature-based learning experiences to include horticulture and an outdoor classroom with our biodynamic vegetable garden, bushfood island and native wetlands.
In the early years, afocus on daily rhythm of activities to allow students the time for creative and collaborative play,songs, verses, games and bush exploration.
The senior years program at Castlemaine Steiner School provides agreat option to springboard into secondary education. This program is designed to inspire and prepare senior students as they engage with the core values of citizenship, service and leadership endeavours. On graduating from class eight at Castlemaine Steiner School, students have the option to continue into the popular Steiner stream at Castlemaine Secondary College.
For families interested in learning more about Steiner education at Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten, go along to their Open Day on Friday October 25. For bookings and further information, contact enrolments officer Tracey on (03) 5479 2000, email at enrolments@cssk.vic.edu.au or visit the school’swebsite.
Youngminds flourish at Embracia
Discover aplace where young minds flourish.
Embracia Childcare and Kindergarten, located in Kyneton, is excited to welcome families for 2025 enrolments.
Their purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility fosters confident, independent learners through engaging, play-based programs designed to inspire curiosity and creativity Led by ateam of qualified and experienced early childhood teachers and educators, Embracia offers anurturing environment where each child’sunique learning journey is celebrated. The staffclosely collaborate with families, documenting progress and supporting every child’sgrowth. Their curriculum is shaped by the Victorian
Early Years Learning and Development Framework, ensuring aholistic approach to each child’sdevelopment. Indigenous perspectives are respectfully embedded, honouring the traditional custodians of the land; Taungurung Country Children at Embracia enjoy enriching hands-on experiences, nutritious seasonal meals catering to all dietary needs, and a strong focus on community,relationships, and wellbeing. The staffalso provide acomprehensive transition-to-school program, as well as exciting incursions and excursions. Join Embracia in 2025 and give your child an inspiring start to their educational chapter.Spaces are limited—enquire today!
What is aclean environment? What makes an environment feel safe? Is it the world around us, the places we learn and play,orthe future we’re building together?
We asked the students at Global Village Learning to share their thoughts on what aclean and safe environment means to them. From protecting nature to creating quiet, organised spaces to concentrate, their answers reflect adeep understanding ofhow the world around usshapes our sense of safety,comfort, and responsibility
“A clean environment is where nobody gets hurt, and there’snorubbish.” –Thea, aged 5
“A safe environment is somewhere you feel secure, like in acertain space where you don’t have to worry.It’snot too loud or chaotic.” –Ciara, aged 11
“No cutting down trees.” –Kingston, aged 7
“Where everyone makes an active effort to stay curious. Always ask questions and learn more. Curiosity is so important.” –
Anne Marie, aged 13
At Global Village Learning, the staffbelieve that children have the right to aclean and safe environment, both in their learning spaces and in the world around them. As part of their commitment to sustainability and social impact, they empower their learners to take ownership of the environment through hands-on projects that foster responsibility and care for their surroundings.
From maintaining permaculture gardens to participating in community-driven initiatives
like local clean-up efforts, GVL learners are actively involved in creatinga cleaner, greener world.
Beyond the immediate environment, they extend their impact through social initiatives, such as running asoup kitchen that provides support to local families. These experiences allow our learners to understand the connection between asafe, clean environment and the wellbeing of the wider community By integrating these values into our educational model, we foster asense of responsibility,empowerment, and community among our students—building leaders who are ready to make apositive impact on the world. At GVL, we don’t just learn; we take action for abrighter,moresustainable future.
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Blaze &Faörn –Introspection
Evie Dora'sexhibition Blaze &Faörn –Introspection will be on display at Shedshaker in Castlemaine until the end of October
Dora'sworks highlight the importance of expressing deep emotions, versus suppressing them, asubject that will resonate with many,especially in regards to both physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Acentral Victorian artist living, working and creating on Wurundjeri land, Dora'screations have spanned over 25 years, in exhibitions, public artworks, greenware, early childhood resource development, painting commissions and community activation projects.
Her latest exhibition extends on working on authenticity and integration through introspection.
"My inspiration behind this exhibition is Frida Khalo, who produced very graphic paintings to express her incredible pain. She was abrave woman," she said.
"My character,Blaze, is arepresentation of bravery and transparency when feeling deep emotions, from pain to ecstasy."Faorn, the spirit horse, represents afeeling of being understood, amirror image of what'shappening, and also aprotective, caring being.
"Every painting tells astory,the viewer interprets it with their own connection to the emotion."
Dora says her main medium is acrylic paint, as the speed in which ideas can be captured suits her neurodiverse nature.
"I’ve created and exhibited explorative artworks, using paint to interpret trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,processing and healing."
On display until October 28 at Shedshaker Brewing at the Mill, 9 Walker Street, Castlemaine.
Artist captures urban periphery
Chris Delpratt's immersive exhibition Roadside Impressions is on display at Cascade Art Gallery in Maldon until October 27.
The exhibition features meditative landscape oil on canvas paintings that appear like gentle liquid watercolours rather than oils.
Like many painters, Delpratt has had to find her own way and has spent alifetime doing so. Her evocative paintbrush technique is washy, deft and consistent. These very painterly works whisper, rather than scream, from the gallery walls.
Delpratt has returned to the same places and painted hundreds of impressions, backroads, fields, paddocks, gullies and tracks looking toward the undulating foothills of the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne’s east. Green Corridor, Boundary, The Other Side and Everchanging are not only evocative incantations of the pastoral world of landscape in painting, but these artworks are also subjective evidence of the Melbourne urban periphery.
These paintings, not photographs, witness the documentation of the suburban food bowl, butted up to the necessary fields farmed for strawberries and the like. Site rows of trees on the horizon, wind breaks and creek gullies. As observed in September Haze, Rain, Smoke Haze, and Chilled Through,the painterhas been in the moment and at one with weather elements. Observation is key to these complex worlds. Paintings woven together with the rigorous discipline and intuition of atextile designer, conducting the warp and weft of pattern tomake something beautiful and pleasing to the eye, the touch and senses.
On display at the Cascade Art Gallery, 1A Fountain Street Maldon until October 27.
Chris Delpratt’s Roadside Impression Survey (2003-2015).
Evie Dora’s works are available to view at the Taproom in Castlemaine
TheCompostConversation
Straight from the horse’s…
Although horses no longer perform the major traction and transport roles they once did in our society,our increased human population, growing affluence (a very lucrative racing industry) and our enduring affinity with our equine friends means there are more horses in Australia now than at the end of the 19th century
All these factors, and central Victoria being abit of a‘horse centre’, make horse manure the most readily available compost manure in our region. It is agreat place to live if you are abackyard composter!
Advice about horse manure also applies to other equine species, like ponies, donkeys and zebras (if you can find any).
It is hard to make generalisations about horse manure. It can come in so many states; fresh, aged, very wet, very dry,mixed in with straw or sawdust bedding or scooped up with lots of leaves and grass from the paddock.
When fresh and wet, and pretty much only poo, horse manure is just at the nitrogen-rich end of the carbon:nitrogen spectrum (20 -25:1), but not so high that it will go totally putrid on its own.
When the manure comes mixed with carbon-rich material like straw or leaves (that might have been collected from the paddock or barn) it can be very close to an ‘ideal’ balanced compost ingredient.
When piled up this ‘manure mix’ will almost compost on its own. It might be tempting to try to make a‘horse manure only’ compost, but to make really good compost diversity is important. Having said that, horse manure/straw mix is agreat compost
Schools secure enviro grants
Three schools in the Macedon Ranges have been successful in the Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants program.
St Brigid's Primary School in Gisborne will receive $4000 to improving Gisborne Botanical Gardens' biodiversity by planting indigenous vegetation and creating habitats.
Hesket Primary School will receive $1750 for their Biodiversity Blitz and Candlebark School will receive $567 for the Tye Estate BioBlitz.
These schools were among 103 groups to receive grants in the program. They were awarded to educational activities that engage children conservation and environmental projects that improve and expand habitat for native plants, insects and wildlife.
‘padder’ and can easily make up 20 per cent of ahappy compost pile.
Horse manure left in the paddock for awhile –particularly over summer –can get quite dry and powdery,itcan look like carbonrich fine dusty straw.But, be aware, once we wet it (important to do) and add it to the compost, the residual nitrogen in the manure will be reactivated, so don’t treat it like acarbon-rich ingredient even if it can look like it is.
Horse manure alone will not add structure or good aeration to our compost piles, it is too fine. So, make sure it always gets layered in with structural ingredients, like coarse straw and chopped up stemmy garden prunings and weeds.
Despite being avery available resource in our area, the use of horse manure in our compost is not all rosy,and there are problems to look out for,and things to avoid.
Next week we will delve into some of these problems, like residual worming treatments and persistent herbicides. We have alocal veterinarian joining the conversation to provide some advice on good horse management and how all this links back to healthy soil and healthy compost (and healthy horses and people as aresult).
–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.
-Buyingorselling
Working horses at Sandy Creek Farm Maldon.
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Social injustice
JennyDiggle, Lauriston
In 2021, the Midland Express ran an article on RM Begg Aged Care facility,which at thetime was looking for awhite knight to save it financially
The Chair of the Board noted that RM Begg was ‘unquestionably the best agedcare service in the area’. In 2021, while interest income was down, revenue from the independent living units was performing well and the block of flats covered their costs.
In 2022, anew aged care funding model was announced by the federal government, which the board and management of the facility saw as being the lifeline they were seeking and suspended all merger negotiations. Unfortunately,inJune 2023, the merger with Respect was announced.
Respect has established aregistered charity,Respect Group Limited, ACNC group. As aregistered charity it is exempt from paying income tax, including capital gains taxes.
The plans for the site are to build new units that will be sold offasprivate residences, effectively making this aprivate retirement village and no longer asocial housing facility
Older Australian renters have among the highest relative poverty rates in the OECD. Respect is adding nine more people to this social injustice. The residents were told by Respect representatives that Respect no longer wanted to run arental business, which is inconsistent with their current business model that includes rental properties in other states and communities.
Respect notes that its ‘… commitment to our residents' wellbeing is as strong as ever’.
In August 2024, Respect served the nine residents with eviction notices. Apparently since Respect took over RM Begg, the independent living units and the block of flats are no longer ‘performing well’ nor ‘covering their costs’.
Clearly,Respect’scommitment to residents’ wellbeing is weaker than the community and society at large expect. Respect’sCEO Jason Binder noted that the decision to evict the elderly tenants was regrettable. He is wrong –itislamentable; it is age discrimination; and it is seeking economic benefit at the cost of societal upheaval.
Refugee familywelcomed
Mount AlexanderRefugeeSupport
Mount Alexander Refugee Support
welcomed aSyrian family,Mahmoud, Lava and their three children, to Castlemaine on September 10. They were happy to have arrived in Australia after years of upheaval and danger
We found temporary accommodation for the family; completed all the paperwork and bureaucratic rigmarole necessary to enable them to receive Centrelink payments, health care cards, Medicare cards and aTFN;arranged full health assessments and vaccination catch ups at the Refugee Clinic at Bendigo Community Health Service; provided information about school options and what to expect at Australian schools.
Above all we gave them awarm welcome, Lava and Mahmoud were grateful and rather surprised at the level of support. Quite early on Mahmoud and Lava expressed concerns about the children and their sadness at not being able to speak Arabic with other children. The family felt welcome but isolated. They spent some time considering other options and were able to make contact with someone they knew in Wollongong. After some consideration they made the decision to move.
MARS has assisted in planning the move and asuccessful transition from the CRISP program to the Humanitarian Settlement Program was organised. Temporary accommodation was sourced with the assistance of the Red Cross. Health support has been sourced from aRefugee
Entriesopen for Upcycling Award
Would you like to win one of three $300 prizes?
There’salso one $100 prize up for grabs too!
The Better Shape Up 2024 Upcycling Award is now open to all Victorians. Any individual can enter, including kids!
Simply make something out of items that were heading to landfill and bring them into The Good Op Shop at 4Lewis Drive Castlemaine, by 4pm Saturday November 16.
The categories are: most artistic; keeps the most stuffout of landfill; and the most interesting new idea.
“The first year we ran the award, one of the winners made adoor stop in the shape of an owl out of abroken blender bottom,” said TiffanyInglis, director of The Good Op Shop.
“And in other years, people have made rag rugs, woven bowls out of plastic bags and jewellery out of old toys.
One of the Upcycling Award winners made adoor
“The variety of entries is amazing and we love seeing what people come up with.”
Get creative and start making something upcycled to enter The Good Op Shops Upcycling Award. For more, follow The Good Op Shop on Instagram and Facebook.
Health Service nearby.Their Syrian contact arranged to meet them at the airport. On October 3wesaidgoodbye, sad to see them go, but happy that they have made a decision that feels right for them. We wish them good luck and asuccessfullife in Australia.
Adecision as to what we do next will be made in the coming weeks. Remaining funds will go to supporting refugees through the CRISP program.
To all ofyou who contributed time, money and goodwill, we want to thank you on behalf of the family and on behalf of MARS. We understand that people may have expected adifferent outcome however it is wonderful that our community’s support has enabled afamily to escape danger anddisruption and empowered them to make adecision about their future.
Poisoning our waterways?
Deborah Coulthard, Castlemaine
Re. The report 'Roadside slashing begins' about council roadside slashing and pruning before summer (Midland Express, October 8).
Poisoning was not mentioned but a council worker was spraying the thin strip alongside the Wheeler Street bridge. Ican only assume it was glyphosate as it didn't smell like Seasol.
In the unlikely event of agrassfire along there, it is impeded by concrete, steel and asphalt.
The glyphosate, however,will run straight into the creek below at the first rain fall.
Can we afford to be poisoning our waterways in 2024? Or ever,for that matter?
Council hasadutyofcare
Vera Hemkes, Harcourt
I’ve lived in Harcourt for along time. About six years ago Iapproached councillors to ask that Barkers and Bagshaw
Streets be sealed. The two roads form part of the township grid and yet are the only roads that remain unsealed. Because there are no footpaths along the roads, we’re forced to walk on the roads. It’sfrequented by dog walkers, cyclists, horse riders, children and people just out for awalk. There’sabsolutely no other way to go out and about.
Recently Iwas walking my dog along the road. Afour-wheel-drive was going at amassive speed and Isignalled for the vehicle to slow down. It just veered towards me threatingly.That’swhatwehave to deal with here.
The dust and the corrugations get worse each year.Somany residents complain about the dust in their houses and in their gardens. Each year,after Itake down my fruit tree nets, it'scovered in dust. My car in the carport is covered in dust.
The roads are no longer fit for purpose. Barker Street is probably the most densely populated street in the township. In the years I’ve pleaded for the roads to be sealed, council has allowed further building and subdivisions, exacerbating the problem in Barker Street.
For nigh on six years Ihave written to council, to my councillor insisting they have aduty of care for areasonable standard of living and that residents are entitled to be comfortable in their own homes.
This year,surveyors completed plans for roads and footpaths in our streets. Once again Iput in abudget submission asking that the roads be sealed. When Ispoke at the council meeting, the CEO walked around distributing papers. He wasn’t even paying attention. Ireceived abrief note saying my bid was unsuccessful.
Idounderstand that years ago Harcourt was asmall rural village sustained by farming and small industry.But times have changed. By all accounts, Harcourt is being set up for development with no thought to those who already live here.
No thought to afuture that is more than a dense housing estate.
New homes for workers
Don Smallgoods in Castlemaine will be one of 20 projects included in the first round of $150 million Regional Worker Accommodation Fund.
Nine new apartments will be built in close proximity to the facility,adding the current pool of worker accommodation already provided by the company and increasing worker accommodation from 35 to 75.
Will Ursell, managing director at Don KRC, said the company had always had alevel of housing for some of their workers, but being close to the facility reduced the cost of travel.
“There’ssignificant need. During COVID we’ve had asignificant reduction in labour and since COVID areal challengeto bring labour in to regional Victoria,” he said.
“Fifty per cent of our workforce used to come from Castlemaine. Now its about 20 per cent.That’s80per cent that come from Bendigo, Maryborough and the broader community
“We’ve already got 200 PALMS workers that we brought into Castlemaine and the surrounding areas. So, there’salot of housing were already involved in across the board. Without that, we wouldn’t beable to support the growth of the business,” Mr Ursell said.
The accommodation, expected to becompleted by July 2026, will consist of nine standalone single and double storey buildings with four beds, aliving area and kitchen in each. The units will assist in housing PALMS workers, graduates and seasonal workers and Don KRC is hoping the additional housing will aid in filling alarge number of vacancies.
Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards said building worker accommodation for the company would free up the houses where the workers currently live.
“Weknow there is asignificant housing shortage across the region and this will alleviate the pressure onsome of those housing issues, as well as supply affordable housing close tohome for the workers tocome here to Don KRC,” she said.
“Weknow theyare the largest employer here in our region. They will be able to attract the skilled workers that theyneed, but it is also important for the economy and the region.”
Other projects funded in the first round of the fund include anumber of regional health services, councils, agricultural workers and tourism operates at Mount Hotham,Mount Buller and Falls Creek.
The projects are all shovel-ready and include co-investment from private businesses, industries or local community groups –unlocking nearly $250 million in combined private and public investment in new regional housing.
Mount Alexander Shire Council CEO Darryn Fuzzard, Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards and Don Smallgoods managing director Will Ursell.
stop in the shape of an owl out of abroken blender bottom.
Women taketo the skies
Macedon Ranges author and pilot Kathy Mexted has penned Take Flight: Incredible stories of Australian women who reach for the sky
From balancing on awingtip to circling with eagles, Take Flight tells the stories of Australian women who have leapt, tumbled and dived, and reached for the stars.
Helicopter pilot Alida Soemawinata ascends over Kata Tju a. Paramotor pilot Sacha Dench follows migrating swans from the Arctic tundra to the English countryside. Birdwoman Stef Walter wing walks.
Hot air balloonist Donna Tasker glides over Bristol, Myanmar and much of Australia. Gomeroi astrophysicist Krystal De Napoli studies the Seven Sisters in the dark night sky.
Aerobatic pilot Emma McDonald debuts her solo routine at an airshow high above the glittering Gold Coast.
In Take Flight,Kathy Mexted celebrates the determination, skill and expertise of ten women who have beaten the odds to find success and joy in our skies. The book follows her earlier success with Australian Women Pilots
SUPER QUIZ?
Local knowledge (1 point)
1. What is the name of the iconic pig outside Newham General Store?
2. An exhibition honouring World War Idiggers, Immortals,atMelbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance features the work of which Castlemaine artist?
3. Which Macedon Ranges theatre group is performing Trap for aLonely Man this month?
4. When will the Kyneton Cup take place this year? (3 points)
5. What kind of tree in Kyneton’s Botanical Gardens has been short-listed in National Trust of Australia’s Victorian Tree of the Year 2024 honour?
General knowledge (1 point)
6. What was the smallest (lowest domination) coin to have been mass produced and circulated in Australia? (Bonus point: what creature featured on this coin?)
7. In the 2000 film, The Gift,Cate Blanchett plays acharacter with what extraordinary ability?
8. In Japanese cooking, what does ‘unagi’ refer to?
9. Which car company owns Lexus? (3 points)
10. Who is the current Prime Minister of France?
Kyneton VIEW to launch
Anew Kyneton VIEW Club is set to launch, creating avibrant space for women who are new to the community, newly retired, or looking to make a meaningful impact.
Organisers will host ameeting with special guest speaker,Kyneton educatorSarah Lander,for an enlightening session titled 'An Introduction to The Science of Learning'.
As apassionate musician and educator with more than 20 years' experience, Sarah will speak to topics such as how we learn and how our brains work. Guests can learn how to recognise when achild is ready to learn, explore effective teaching strategies, and understand when brain development peaks.
With her international experience, Sarah promises to provide valuable insights that will benefit grandparents and parents alike.
The session is an opportunity to enhance your understanding of learning –something The Smith Family and VIEW Clubs share apassion for What is VIEW?
VIEW Club stands for the 'voice, interests, and education of women'. It offers afantastic opportunity for women to connect, share experiences, and support each other while making a positive difference in the lives of Australian students facing hardships.
By becoming amember,you’ll not only be part of asupportive network but also contribute to fundraising efforts for
Smith Family charity,which helps children in need thrive through education.
The club is great for women looking to fill their spare hours with fulfilling activities. Whether you’re interested in organising events, sharing your talents, or simply enjoying social gatherings, there’saplace for you in Kyneton VIEW
Members will enjoy regular meetings, fun activities, and the chance to forge lasting friendships with like-
minded women who share apassion for giving back.
The group needs 25 members to officially launch the club andorganisers have almost reached that target.
If you are eager toconnect with others, contribute to aworthy cause, and havefun in the process, learn more at agathering on Monday,October 21, at 10.30am to the Kyneton Bowling Club.
For further details, phone LynGeer on 0409 145073 or email: lyngeer@bigpond.com
At the recent 2024 Melbourne International Wine Competition,Micro producer Pegeric Wines from Tylden in the Macedon Ranges entered four wines from Museum stock. The oldest wine was from the 1998 vintage and the youngest wine was 20 years old. Between them they won the following awards...
–Central Victoria Dessert Wine Winery of the Year –Pegeric Escargot Pinot Noir Rose Pinot noir 2004: Bronze –Pegeric Pinot noir 2003: Silver –Pegeric Pinot noir Late picked Sweet Style Pinot noir 2008: Gold
The 2003 Pegeric Pinot Noir and 2008 Pegeric Sweet Style previously had 100 per cent success at the 2023 Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition, winning nine medals in the Food Matching classes. The latest awards are confirmation ofthe greatageing ability of wines from the Macedon Ranges, coming from one ofAustralia'sfirst close planted vineyards established in 1987. This innovation combined with undervine mulching and no irrigation was pioneered by Pegreic decades before the trend became popular
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Special guest speaker Sarah Lander.
Kyneton
Awonderfulliving experience experienc
Beautifully situated in the heart of Castlemaine’svibrant business centre, this contemporary styled apartment created within the walls of the historic Commercial Hotel offers awonderful living experience. The architecturally styled three split levels are abundant in natural light.
With delightful views into the three lined streets and across the village green (home of monthly markets) the imaginatively designed apartments are completed to ahigh quality
Literally astone’sthrow from the supermarket, Theatre Royal, cafes, boutique brewery and much more, the one and ahalf bedroom apartments can only satisfy those wanting alifestyle of convenience complimented by an exceptional living environment.
•Privaterear garden with avariety of color,wonderful shade trees, garden sheds and atranquil peaceful setting.
•Close proximitytoPre and PrimarySchools, recreational amenities, walking trails and acouple of minutes’drivetothe Rail Station.
28
Piper Street, Kyneton
Open Friday 11.00am -11.45am Sunday 3.15pm -4.00pm
SALE BY SET DATE: Monday November 11th 2024
EPR: $1,300,000- $1,400,000
Bridging the Past and Present on PiperStreet
Embark on ajourney where theold gold erameets modern innovation. Experience theenduringbeautyofbluestone andBaltic pine alongside sustainablehempcrete.The wallstelltales of strongwomen andartisans,with whispersofanIndian princess.DiscoveranItalian courtyard, astunninggarden andhistoric PiperStreet—raise your glass to this extraordinary property!
42 2505 sqm
35 BradyRoad, Spring Hill
On Topofthe World
Open Saturday 1.00pm- 1.30pm &Sunday 11.00am -11.30am
SALE BY SET DATE: Monday November 18th 2024
EPR:$1,300,000 -$1,400,000
Perchedabove theColiban Reservoirwithbreathtakingviews,'Bella Luna' offers 38 acresofbliss.Thisunique timber barn exudeswarmth, featuring repurposed materials, natural tonesand astunning alfresco area. With 2 bedrooms, open plan living andestablished fencing, nature beltsand lush gardens, it’s aperfect escape.Just15minutes fromKyneton,thisextraordinary property promises alifestyle like no other
21 215.5ha (38 acres)
43 Deakin Court, Kyneton
FunFilled FamilyLiving on Acreage
Open Saturday 1.00pm-1.30pm &Sunday 1.00pm -1.30pm For Sale
EPR:$1,450,000 -$1,595,000
Do youdream of bringing your family home to apropertythat’swarm, charming, contemporary,and large enough to welcome guests into itshappy fold?This double brickhomeoffersevery desiredcomfort, celebrated originalfeatures, andthree living areas, plus ahugeenclosedalfresco area. Seton7.5 acres, there is ampleroomtopursue hobbyfarming andgardening,complementedby excellentinfrastructure
42 83.07ha (7.5 acres approx.)
960
Daylesford Trentham Road, Bullarto
AScandi-RetroSanctuary in Bullarto
Experience tranquillity andstyle at TheWombatProject,a beautifully renovated three-bedroom home on 2,974sqm in Bullarto.Withanopen-plan living area, modern kitchen, andenchantinggardens,thispropertyofferscomfortand charm. Convenientlylocated astone’s throw from theBullarto trainline, it’s perfectfor both retreats andadventuresinDaylesford.
33 Caroline ChisholmDrive, Kyneton Spaces to Love Inside and Out!
An ideal familyand downsizer home,featuringaspaciousmastersuite and multiplelivingareas. Astandout, elevated alfresco area providesthe perfect space forentertaining. Close to schools,hospitals andthe towncentre, this home combines convenience withamodern, low-maintenancelifestyle.Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, Bendigoand localamenities
8Bolton Reserve Lane, Kyneton
ASavvy Investment or Dream Family Home–The Choice is Yours!
Lookingfor asmart investment? This4bedroom,2 bath home alreadyhas atenantearning $600a week.Features include north-facing living,alfresco dining amasterwithensuite,spa bathroom,ductedheating andcooling.Set across fromapark, it’s perfectfor families or investors.
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52 MitchellStreet, Malmsbury
Heritage Charm Meets Modern Luxury
Discoverthe perfectblend of heritage charmand modern luxuryinMalmsbury Thisbeautifullyupdated home features aheatedmineral pool,cabana, landscaped gardensand aspaciousinteriorwith4bedrooms, including amastersuite.Enjoy privacy in aquiet cul-de-sac anda sunnydeckfor entertaining
South Lane, Kyneton
ASlice of Heaven in Kyneton
Sale
$980,000 -$1,070,000
Asun-drenched ranchon5dreamyacres,justminutes fromKyneton.With3 bedrooms, afeature fireplacefor snuggling andverandahs perfectfor morning coffeesand G&T’s, it’s got everything foryourrural escape.Add in practical shedding,plenty of water, chooks withfresh eggs,friendlywallabies andyou'll neverwanttoleave this sliceofparadise.
22 ha (5 acres approx.)
Endlesspotential
Set on approximately 20 acres, this delightful mudbrick home offers arare opportunity to step into apeaceful pocket of Woodend. Featuring ablend of rustic elements, the house is ideal for those looking to add their own touch while enjoying the beauty of nature right at their doorstep. Inside, you’ll find two cosy bedrooms and a functional bathroom, with the home’sdesign centred around an expansive kitchen/dining space and a warm sunken living area, complete with afireplaceperfect for those chilly evenings. The space feels light and airy,thanks to large windows, stone walls, and raked ceilings that frame picturesque views of the gardens, the dam, and beyond.
The home also features an enclosed sunroom to soak in the scenery all year round.
Outside, the property boasts awell-maintained greenhouse and three additional shed/workshop spaces, offering ample storage or room for hobbies. The expansive gardens have anatural charm that blends beautifully with the gently undulating landscape, making the most of this generous plot. This home is packed with potential —a blank canvas ready to be transformed. It’sthe perfect entry into this highly sought-after area of Woodend. Whether you’re looking to renovate, expand, or simply enjoy the serenity of country living, 623 Ashbourne Road is sure to offer endless possibilities.
•Flexible floorplan with 2/3 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms and 2toilets
Saturday 19/10 at 1:00-1:30pm Agent: Di Selwood 0488 148 358
with workshop &mezzanine
•Off-grid solar power with battery storage, rain water storage and multiple dams
•23.6acres approx. with access from Rilens and Butchers Roads. Treed/cleared land, good fencing and quiet location
28 Fryers Road, Chewton Sitting privately from the street behind astone wall and established planting, this enchanting threebedroom Californian Bungalow has undergone a thoughtful renovation, artfullymerging its original period details with contemporary design elements. Set on agenerous 1300sqm (approx), the property offers apeacefulretreat with lovely stone walling. $825,000
With its idyllic location,this two-bedroom home on 4.46sqm (approx) offers alow-maintenance country lifestyle in the beautiful hamlet of Sutton Grange, sited at the foothills of the majestic Mount Alexander.Sutton Grange is located close to the thriving community of Harcourt and a10-minute drive to the Calder Freeway to Melbourne.
Walmsley 0411 043 324
Escape 17 Gordons Road, Welshmans Reef This 4.6 acre(approx) lifestyle three-bedroom property with atwo-street frontage offers the escape to the country,with the added benefit of CairnCurran Reservoir(a2-minute drive away). Afenced paddock allows for space for ahorse or livestock. This property offers aunique blend of country living and modernconvenience. $695,000
19th Oct 1:30pm-2:00pm
Walmsley 0411 043 324
Anew wayforward in design andfutureliving
This striking eight-star energy rating, three-bedroom property merges minimalism with passive house principles, resulting in abolddesign for future living. This innovative approach emphasises simplicity,functionality and sustainability,where comfort and style coexist harmoniously, resulting in anew standard for contemporary homes.
This forward-thinking all-electric home features aStiebel Eltron heat recovery ventilation system, non-toxic and renewable materials built to German Passiv Haus standards, a5.2kw solar system, custom-made high-performance tilt and turn double-glazed windows and double-glazed doors, as well as an adjustable air quality sensor to maintain all year-round comfort. Built-in custom joinery is afeature of the home; with soft-close drawers and cupboards and floating engineered stone top vanities in the bathroom and ensuite.
The floorplan features agenerous north-facing open-plan kitchen with dining and living. The kitchen has all Bosch appliances; an induction cooktop inset into the stone top waterfall edge island bench, an under-mount pyrolytic oven and adishwasher,along with soft close drawers and apantry with pull-out drawers. Defining the open space between the dining and living is a striking built-in display shelf, anod to retro minimalism. The living space has asplit system, a window seat with integrated storage and built-in cupboards. The open-plan space has access to a14.7m x2.8m entertaining deck overlooking the surrounding landscape. The deck provides bench seating with integrated storage and astorage cupboard.
The main bedroom has abespoke built-in robe and agenerous ensuite with an open walk-in shower,a toilet and afloating vanity with an above-the-counter basin and storage. Asecond bedroom has built-in robes and adesk. The third bedroom has awindow seat with integrated storage, built-in robes, and external access to the north-facing deck. The bedroom also has concealed plumbing that allows for the potential installation of akitchenette, transforming this room into an ideal space for independent living, aguest suite, or an Airbnb rental. Acentral bathroom has ashower over abath, atoilet and awall-mount vanity with an above-the-counter basin and storage. The laundry has ashower and atoilet, ideal for guests occupying the third bedroom. Interior design details include high-performance tilt-and-turn windows with hardwood frames, engineered oak hardwood flooring, bespoke joinery,Luxaflex block-out blinds in the bedrooms and illuminated light switches.
The 670sqm (approx) has dual street frontage with off-street parking. Entry from Miller Rise leads to a6mx 3m carport with access to the house and a1.8mx3.4m storeroom with power and awater tank. The beautifully maintained landscaped garden features an east-facing side garden of silver birches and amixture of ornamental planting. An orchard facing north has fruit trees such as quince, fig, plum, pear and three heritage apple varieties. This home is the new way forward in design and future living.
Property: Eight-star energy ratedhome
Address: 9Penhallurick Street,Campbells Creek
Price: $1,100,000
Agent: Cantwell Property
Contact: Megan Walmsley0411043 324
Mount Macedon 8 Zig Zag Road
“Abbeydale”on 4047m2 (1 acre)
Excellent family home plus 1 bedroom cottage/studio
If you are looking for a very functional family home with great play spaces an inspection of “Abbeydale”is sure to impress Accommodation includes entrance, lounge, large open-plan kitchen/meals/family room, 3 bedrooms, study, two bathrooms and laundry
The detached 2 level cottage/studio includes kitchen/dining/lounge room, bedroom and bathroom, plus a large upstairs mezzanine that could be a second bedroom, study or studio The gardens of “Abbeydale”are an absolute delight featuring extensive lawn areas, beautiful established trees and many very colourful species
The residence and cottage do need some maintenance which the vendor has taken into consideration in setting the asking price
Price $1,375,000
View Saturday 19 October 11-11 30am or call John Keating 0419 880 444
Cherokee/Riddells Creek
785 Gap Road (Cnr Inglewood Road)
“Balcomie”on 8 ha (20 acres) - An exceptional private retreat
Undeniably a property of unique style and character and one of the hidden jewels of the Macedon Ranges. Secluded within a totally private, natural hillside bushland setting of 8ha (20 acres) with large areas of sweeping lawns that have been extensively planted with many now mature exotic and colourful species.
Accommodation includes entry, large open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, 3 bedrooms, and an additional studio with ensuite ideal for guest accommodation, teenage retreat or home office/private practice Features include extensive outdoor decking/entertaining areas (in need of some maintenance), excellent water supply, 3-car garage/workshop and storage shedding
Price $1,545,000
View Saturday 19 October 12 30-1pm or call John Keating 0419 880 444
"Rochford Park" On 55 Ha (136 Acres)
A luxurious lifestyle country property
Features include an approximately 758m2 (81 squares) grand, 20 year-old, two-level residence privately sited on a very attractive undulating large acreage with superb unspoilt rural views and outstanding entertaining facilities
Quality infrastructure improvements include a large machinery shed, 5-box stable, foaling box, tack room, mezzanine-floor storage, hot and cold designated horse wash area, a bathroom facility and an Olympic-sized manège
The lifestyle facilities include a pool, flood lit mod grass tennis court, extensive lawns and landscaped garden area, 6 small paddocks and 5 large paddocks, 2 dams, bore, field horse shelter boxes, and several mature native tree cluster shelters
Step into this groovy villa, where vintage flair meets modern potential! Set on agenerous 535m block with rear access, this delightful home features large sunlit rooms that invite warmth and character.Enjoy the serene treed garden patio, perfect for lazy afternoons, and aworkshop for your creative projects.
Inside, you’ll find two spacious double bedrooms, complemented by astudy/sun-room that’sideal for working from home. The expansive dual living room, with its charming
archways and etched glass entry,flows seamlessly into the main bedroom-complete with a north-facing outlook and French doors leading to your private balcony The oversized living area presents afantastic opportunity to easilyconvert into athird bedroom if desired. Enjoy the beautifully renovated bathroom, polished timber floors, and ornate cornices that exude vintage elegance, while the 1970s retro kitchen boasts modern cooking facilities, alarge laundry,and aconvenient second toilet.
Belle Property Castlemaineand Maldon.
4376 CalderHighway, Ravenswood South.
4 a 3 b 4 v 5.0w
•Re-imagined homestead withdesigner touches and country charm
•Cosy lounge,complete with awood heater,flowsinto the kitchen and aspacious living/ dining area
•Expansive verandahs on three sidesoffer tranquil views of the heated pool and attractive dam.
For Sale
$960,000 -$990,000
View
Saturday 19th October: 1:15pm-1:45pm
Scott Rawlings |0409675 408
RobWaller |0418571 130
1425Bendigo Sutton Grange Road, Sutton Grange.
3 a 1 b 4 v 3690r
•Charming ranch-style home in picturesque Sutton Grange.
•3 bedrooms,updated kitchen and versatile livingspaces anchored by acosy woodfire heater.
•Expansive yard including shady verandahs, orchard,glasshouse anda variety of sheds.
•Modern family living with space, style, and comfort in McKenzie Hill.
•4 bedroomswithample storage,well-equipped kitchen, andopenplan living space.
•Low-maintenancegarden, double garage and alfresco area.
•Located just 3.5km from Castlemaine town centre.
For Sale
$729,000
View
Saturday 19th October: 11:00am-11:30am
BlasiMulholland |0417 311 733
Rob Waller |0418571 130
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Property: ‘Drummond Base’ on 4.86ha
Address: 559Vaughan Springs Road,Drummond North
Price: $750,000
Agent: Raine and Horne Kyneton
Contact: Judith Stevens 0438 683 484
Ahaven of tranquillity
This property comprises acottage and work-shed on approximately 12 idyllic acres with pleasant bushland views.
The dam is avenue for family fun while providing awater source for the abundant bird-life and native animals.
The selection of eucalypts and the placement of a360 degree sprinkler system, make this an eco-friendly,country retreat.
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Dearly lovedMother and Best Friend of Hayley. Mother-in-law to Gavin.
Cherished Nan to Jack and Matilda.
“You’re the brightest star that could shine down on us Love you to the moon and back”
Dennis John 16.3.1959 -18.9.2024
Recently of Kyneton.
Best friend and much lovedhusband of Jenny. Loving father of Jill &Jane and belovedfather-in-law of Mark& Max. HappyHappy Poppy of Layla. And Uncle to everyone Foreverinour hearts
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Vanessa
23.03.1959 -10.10.2024
Passed away peacefully at Bendigo Hospice surrounded by her loving family Aged 65 years. Loving WifeofWarren
The Funeral Service to celebrate Vanessa’s lifewill be held in the Napier Park Chapel, 420 Napier Street, Bendigo on FRIDAY 18th October at 11.00am. Private Cremation.
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emembered.
HUBBER -Maureen Patricia
28.5.1930 -8.10.2024
Passed away peacefully at Kynetonhospital.
Dearly lovedwifeofFrank (dec)
Dearly lovedmother of Tony,Helen, Peter Kevin, Bernadette, John, Anne,Tim (dec) and mother-in-lawtoAmanda, Bill (dec), Jennifer, Sally,Frank, Lynand Steve.
Dearly lovedgrandmother(nanna) of Matthew&Beth, Tara (dec), Emily& Cal, Kevin, Jordan &Kate,Lyndsey&Jamie,Mark, Shannon, Zoe, Sarah, Cecilia, Isaac &Jess, Ben& Tessa, Joseph, Ingrid and Daniel. Dearly lovedgreatgrandmother of Eddie,Iggy,Lucy, Alfie,Xavier,Taj, Estella, Reid, Zard, Madison, Bellamy,Isabella, Harley. Mayshe rest in Peace
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06.11.1945 -27.09.2024
Wife of Eduard, lovedand loving motherof Nicholas and Adam. Mother-in-lawofMari. Adoringgrandmother of William (Billy) Youngest daughter of Mabel and TomMcKendry (dec.)
Youngest sister of Nell (Johnson), Nancy(Grant), Tom, Frank, Les,Jim, Bob (all dec.) and Margaret (Peters)and Eileen(McDonald). Much lovedAunt to some 33 niecesand nephews
Ashining light in alarge,loveand funfilledfamily AnotherstarinHeaven
Chantal Moritz 1953 –2024
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DINWOODIE
John Hamilton
31.5.1931 -4.10.2024
Died peacefully at Bupa Kyneton. Husbandof Frances (dec), father and father-in-lawof Michael &Tanya and Kerry&Rohan. Loving pa of Brooke, Caleb, Madison &Cooper and Ashlee,Ben, Taylah &Geordie Cheerio!
The funeral forJohn washeld yesterday (Monday, 14th October) at the Thomas J. Scott Memorial Chapel followed by aburial at the Kyneton Cemetery.
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Francis Patrick (Grundy)
22.7.37 -11.10.24
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Aged 53 years. Cherished Mum of Ty-Rae Much loved Daughter of Ray(dec.)and Elaine BelovedSister of Craig and Grant. “AlwaysRemembered” The Funeral Service to celebrate Leonie’slife will be held in the Napier Park Chapel, 420 Napier Street, Bendigo on THURSDAY 17th October at 12.00pm. P Private Cremation
HYNES
The funeral service to celebrate the lifeof Mr Dennis John Hynes will be held at the Thomas J. Scott Memorial Chapel, 5Piper St, Kyneton on THURSDAY (Oct 17, 2024) at 10.30am Aburial at the Woodend Cemetery will follow.
Forthose unable to attend, youare invited to be partofthe service via a live-stream which can be accessed on Dennis’ tributes page at: tjscottandson.com.au
HUBBER
Funeral Massfor the repose of the soul forthe late Maureen Patricia Hubber will be offered at Our Lady of the Rosary, Catholic Church, 53 Ebden St, Kyneton on THURSDAY (October 17th 2024) at 2pm Aburial at the Kyneton Lawn Cemetery will follow.
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Down to lastgame
Going into the third round of the Goldfields Croquet Association pennant competition, Castlemaine teams were on top of both division 2and 3and both were undefeated. After aday of extraordinary competition almost everything had changed. In all four matches, the outcome was only decided on the completion of the very last game. In the division 2top-of-the-table clash between Castlemaine and second-placed Kyneton, three of the five games went all the way to the 13th hoop. In the opening singles game, Kyneton’sGraham Smith just held offCastlemaine’sNick Quirk 7hoops to 6. In the second game, Darryl Chivers, increased Kyneton’slead with asolid 7-4 win over Steve Duffy.Inthe reverse singles, Quirk had agood 7-2 victory over Chivers to keep Castlemaine in contact. Needing awin to keep the match alive, Duffy dug deep in his game against Smith and was rewarded with a7-6 win. Locked at two wins each, the doubles would decide the outcome. The Kyneton pair got out to an early lead before Quirk and Duffy fought back to hit the front; Smith and Chivers tied it up again on hoop 12 and it was offthe final hoop where atight battle ensued before Kyneton took the hoop for a7-6 win to go top of the ladder It was just as tough in the other match when Maldon travelled to Bendigo. Theo Stockx got the visitors offtoa perfect start with a7-4 win over John Lillyston; Rod
Arnold then evened the match up with a7-4 victory over Chris Cooper.Inthe reverse singles, Lillyston put Bendigo in front with a7-5 win over Cooper.Thistime it was Stockx who got the match back on level terms with a7-4 win against Arnold. Yetagain, it would be the doubles game that would decide the match and Bendigo proved just abit too strong, emerging with a7-4 win. The win also enabled Bendigo to jump above Castlemaine who now find themselves relegated to third position. In division 3, Castlemaine started off in their usual fashion with Heather Crawley winning 7-3 against Pat Patchett from Eaglehawk 2. There seemed no reason to worry when Eaglehawk’sKen Merrett beat Paul Williams 7-4, but then when Merrett also beat Crawley 7-6, the alarm bells may have begun ringing. Williams steadied the ship for Castlemaine by squeaking home against Patchett 7-6. The doubles would decide the outcome and Eaglehawk toppled Castlemaine with a7-5 victory.Castlemaine narrowly cling on to top position on the ladder having won more games than Eaglehawk 2inearlier rounds.
In the other match, Eaglehawk 1defeated Eaglehawk 3, three games to two with the result again decided by the doubles game. After three rounds of pennant, both divisions have three teams all on two wins with only games won separating them.
Croquet at halfway mark
While there was no play in Division 1/2 of the Northern District Croquet Association pennant this week due to the Quarry Hill tournament, competition continued on in Division 3.
At time of press, the showdown between the top two undefeated teams Maldon Maple and Maldon Acacia was still to take place, so no undisputed leader there yet. However,the current champions Kyneton Yellow (Judy Aldred /Margaret Parker) continue to press for atop slot with aconvincing 5-1 games win over Mt. Macedon’sMt. Towrong (Terry Goodley /Liz Harnden), with their one loss being 6-7 hoops, so almost the perfect score. Whatever the result between the top two teams, Kyneton Yellow is likely to take over second position on the ladder due to their superior number of games won and hoops scored.
Macedon’sMt. Charlie (Noeline Richardson /Lyn Robinson) finally scored their first win of this pennant season, easily defeating Kyneton Green (Bill Caddaye /Jenny Symons) 5-1 games, while the Quarry Hill Parrots (Jenny and Chris Ball) had just their second win, disposing of Maldon Wattle (Gavan McCarthy /Judy Maxwell) by 4-2 games. Judy was filling in for the regular
Terry Beck.The remaining game was avery tight battle between the Quarry Hill Parrots (Christine Scott /AnneStephens) and stablemates the Lyrebirds (Heather Thompson /Kerryn Lacey). Lacey won both her singles games, but both doubles were won by the Parrots. Overall the games were split 3-3, but the Lyrebirds secured anarrow win by just 35-33 hoops scored, and so jump two places to fourth on the ladder
In other news, the Kyneton Croquet Club hosted asocial day last week, attracting players from around the state from Eaglehawk to Mt. Macedon. The weather was spring fabulous and the guests enjoyed afriendly competition, played in aless high stakes environment than aformal tournament. Despite avariety of random partners during the day,Penny Krstev of Mt. Macedon prevailed to take the top spot in aclose contest. Awonderful afternoon tea rounded out the day,and Penny was presented with her prize of two bottles of wine by Judy Aldred, vice-president of the Kyneton Croquet Club. The success of the day was reinforced by the strong showing of members from other clubs wishing to participate in this day of friendly competition and hospitality
Covering the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires
Castlemaine Golf Club is hosting its inaugural 'Community Services and Volunteers Golf Day' this Sunday October 20.
The club invites local emergency services personnel and community services volunteers to visit the friendly local club for afree round of golf and abarbecue lunch.
Guildford CFAmember and keen local golfer Will Dodson said they wanted to do something to say thanks to our wonderful local service personnel from the CFA, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, SES and community service groups for their service to the community
"Weinvite our service personnel to come along and enjoy 9or18holes of golf and afree barbecue lunch on us," he said.
"It'sa great opportunity for participants
to take some time out, socialise with other local volunteers and enjoy aday out," Will said.
"Wewill have some great prizes up for grabs," he said.
Castlemaine Golf Club president Michael Bottomley said the club celebrates its 125th Birthday in 2024 and is always looking at ways it can engage with the community
"The course is looking fantastic and we encourage local service personnel and volunteers to enjoy our hospitality and friendly club atmosphere," he said.
The event will kick offat10am and run through until 2pm. Drinks are available at bar prices and golf cart hire can be arranged by contacting Will on 0468 935 336.
Town &District
GOLF results
CASTLEMAINE
On Saturdayafternoon 16 mixedteams competed forthe prestigiousMixed Canadian FoursomesShield.
This year's champions, Will Dodson and KenDyer, wonwith agross score of 89 speciallyimpressive as the latter hadjust returned from overseas earlier in the week.
In thenettevent,the husband-wife duo of John andChristineBeet were victorious with77.75
The usual Saturday stableford attracted 31 competitors,withLiamO'Brien (23) a standout with arunaway 46 points to claim overalland B-gradeawards.
Tenpoints in arrears wasA-grade winnerKlai Jermyn with36points, one ahead of Peter McCoombe (11).
LachlanO'Brien (21) had35points andNTP to be runner-up to his brother in B-grade
Darren Gervasoni led thebirdie blitz with four, Jermyn and Matthew O'Brien three.
In the Saturday morning 9@9 stableford, Kevin Adams (21) excelled with 21 points to finish four points ahead of Mary Harris (32).
Thursday's par round saw 42 participants, with Andrew Wilson (8)the overall and A-grade winner with an outstanding +3, edging out B-grade winner Ross Stevens(12) on +2.
Klai Jermyn's brilliant eagleonthe fifth was areal highlight, with Jeremy Bottomley and Grant Thomas the NTPs.
GISBORNE
New member and former South African baseball player Leighan Owen and her husband James Owen, carded an impressive 54 points on Wednesday
It wasawomen's 'Bring yourpartner' daytoenjoy around of golf.
On Saturday, 172 men and women turned up to compete in the greatest golf competitioneverrated —Par. Everyone's neighbour, JasonRamsay, won A-gradewith +3, andChris Fellows theboy whogrewupinHopetoun—had thedametally to topB-grade.
Steven Coombs wonthe Bandits' grade andoverall awardwith+5.
While discussing bandits, MargretBaker was thewomen's winner with +2
KYNETON
Murphy's 23rd championship
Denise Murphy's ability and competitive spirit on agolfcourse is widely recognised, andlastweekshe captured theKyneton women's club championship forthe 23rd time.
Aplay-offtodetermine the 2024 champion wasneededwhenMurphyand Kylie
Munro tied on 274after 54 holes.
TheBMinor champion is Lorraine Ryan, andthe CMinorchampion Marian Orr.
The play-off for theOctober medal was also decided,with Teaote Daviesthe winner.
Daily results on Wednesday were:
A-grade —Vicki Nettleton 95-21-74 from Teaote Davies 98-72-76; B—Grace Parkinson 104-28-76 from Beth Murray 105-28-77; C—Dot Greenway 115-40-75 on acountback from Marian Orr 106-31-75.
NTPs went to Jane Stanley, Bron Dwyer and Julie Harris.
Wednesday stableford's winner was Pete Robins (9) with 38 points, from Geoff McDermott (10) on 37.
Davies (22) was the women's winner with 36.
The second qualifying round of the men's championship took place on Saturday.
A-grade —Brad Jackson 73-1-72 from McDermott 82-10-72; B— Regan Williams 78-13-65 from Adam Pyett 86-18-68; C— Col O'Sullivan 86-12-65 from Matt Wallace 100-29-71.
Kylie Munro led in the ladies with 88-1276, and NTPs went to Jackson, Neil Watts, Colin Hudgson, BarryMurphy, Albert Cottingham and Williams (also super pin).
LANCEFIELD
The second round of the men's championships were held on Saturday, with the day's winner John Wilson with 96-26-70, three clearofSteve Draper andBarry Flentjar
Trevor Lambert appears on his wayto anotherchampionshipwithatotal of 162 for36holes,with Todd Lambert second on 171. ChrisThomas (16) leadsB-grade with anett153,from Steve Draper (19) on 156 andEdGodek (18) on 158.
The Blomberg Trophy (bestnettoverall) sees C-grader John Wilson tied with Steve Gilberton149,with NathanMaroney third on 150.
Superlative conditions greeted players in the second round of the women's championships.
There is athree-way battle for top honours with A-grader Kaylene Cruise leading on 209after tworounds,fromJenni Vennell 212 andDiBrennan 214.
Nett scores are also close with Brennan on 156justone strokeclear of Vennell, with LynMurchison third
In B-grade Carole Mee leads on 230 from Florence Meyer233 BevBeaumontwon the nine holes stableford,and Sandra Matthewssecured both NTPs Thursday stableford:JohnLeefe(13)
and Marian Orr
Lorraine Ryan(at
36 points fromBarry Flentjarand Mark Cruise both 35.
Legends:Dean Budde 88-19-69from MelcolmIve 94-24-70 on acountback from Mark Cruise 91-21-70.
MOUNTMACEDON
In the par event last Wednesday, four playersachieved handicap or better Keith Miles (23) wasthe winner with +4.
Mike Gorman (18) +3 and Rob Taylor (24) +2 also showed goodform.
ROMSEY
The annual golf trip saw many regulars absent for Saturday's stableford, with asteady mid-30s wind keeping players guessing.
Craig Sandy (23) was the winner with 35 points, from Bob McLennan (16) on 34, andJohnFreestone(29) 31. McLennan was NTP.
Rob McDonald took off all three NTPs in last Wednesday's event, the first round of thesinglesknockout.
David Jones was the day's winner with 90-19-71 on acountback fromMcDonald with 88-17-71, and Jenny Hartley98-2672.
TRENTHAM
Despite favourable weather only a handful of players returned apar or better score in the second roundofthe championship on Saturday.
Simon Ovenden returned to formwith averygood69-1-68totop A-grade, and BobPenrose87-17-70 took out B-grade Tocumwal visitorMarwas highlighted by KWoodall led in the C-graders with 87-20-67
Runners-upinthe respective grades were Alan Snowden,Ian Powerand Rob Ellis.
The third andfinalround of the championshiptakesplace this Saturday,with RobinWilson leading the waywith a36holetally of 142.
The women's singlesknockout final washighlighted by finedriving andputting beforeCarolyn JohnsondefeatedLisa Caines
The ladiesalsoplayed thesecond round of theirchampionship. Cate Thomas topped A-grade with anett 74, threeclear of LindaMarchesi, andAnne Roberts74headed B-grade from Irene Kozicz 77.
WOODEND
Amassive thank-you to club sponsorsand allmembers and visitors who contributed over the three days to ensure our 100th Annual Tournament wasahuge success.
The course was in mint condition for day one on Friday.
BrianPatnwon theJohn Dewar Cup for2024withanexcellent 87-23-64.
Andrew Davies secured the Fred Holman perpetual trophy with a71off the stick.
On Saturday, 30 teams participated in the Bobby Mason Classic three-person Ambrose.
Congratulations to Danny Bellchambers, Wayne Sliwinski and Cam Milward on their winning score of 54 333.
Visitors for adozen clubs were among the 57-strong field in the 100th Woodend Open.
Danny Bellchambers completed atremendous weekend by winning with a70 offthe stick, astrokeclear of Warren Else and Jim Hynes. Glenn Wrighthad the best handicap score with 72-6-66.
Guildford CFA member Will Dodson and Castlemaine Golf Club president Michael Bottomley invite service personnel to enjoy the free golf day.
Danny Bellchambers with the Woodend Open Cup
The champions: Kyneton’s Denise Murphy (centre) with
left)
withthe trophies.
Kyneton’s theteamtobeat!
Bill West
After plenty of pre-season speculation about Kyneton’sdivision one bowls prospects this season, the answer came with a convincing all fours up victory over Kyneton Golf on Saturday
The influx of an array of new players, including proven skippers Greg Podesta (ex-Kangaroo Flat) and John O’Donnell, as well as much-travelled Glen Gascoyne and ‘Big G’ Graham Edwards (who were at Romsey last season and previously with Kyneton Golf) gave Kynton amuch more in depth appearance.
An all fours up 24 shot victory against the reigning premiers on the on the Golf green was just what Kyneton’shierarchy and suporters were hoping for
Having the bye in the opening round, there’sgood reason to feel Kyneton can only improve further as the season progresses.
Other sides often felt if they could contain Anthony Mathison’s rink they were well on the way to victory; that will no longer be the case.
Golf can certainly make the finals again.
Romsey,last season’srunners-up, did not get things all their own way against Lancefield who improved on their opening round effort at Kilmore.
The Redbacks won by 10 shots overall, with the Aaron Young versus JeffHolmes battle atie.
At home, Trentham lost by 14 shots to Kilmore, the only side with two victories.
In the remaining tussle, Diggers Rest edged out Broadford by four shits.
Mt Cottrell retuned to the competition after quite some years’ absence and its division 3side chalked up an astonishing 84shot victory over Trentham.
Other sides may be thinking Mt Cottrell is agenuine premiership prospect already
Lancefield won by 28 shots aagainst Kilmore, and the other three matches in division three were all close, with winners being Woodend, Kyneton and Gisborne (4).
Woodend was certainly pleased to win 89-47 at home to Kyneton in division 2.
Kyneton Golf had agood win at Romsey,and Gisborne had five shots to spare at Broadford.
ALL THE SCORES
Scores from the second round of Highlands pennant bowls on
Cup tour trots to Lancefield
Lancefield will this week host the $750,000 18-carat-gold Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy this week as part of the 22nd annual Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour Melbourne Cup winning jockey Damien Oliver and former chief steward Des Gleeson will accompany the Cup to Lancefield on Thursday
From 10 -11.30am the tour will be at St Mary’sPrimary School for acommunity event, Q&A with VRC and horses from Living Legends and photos with the 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup
From 11.30 -1.30pm it will be at Lancefield Mechanics Institute for afree community and public event including a barbecue.
From 2pm -3pm it will head to Lancefield Park for phboto opportunities with local sporting groups.
From 3pm -4pm it heads to High Street for photo opportunities with local businesses.
From 4pm -5pm it will be at the Lancefield Pub and from 5pm -6pm at the Lost Watering Hole.
Saturday were:
Division 1: Kyneton Golf 44 lost to Kyneton 68 —R.Wilkinson (s) 12 lost to G. Podesta 28; A. Plowman 16 lost to Ant. Mathison 19; A. Barker 16 lost to J. O’Donnell 21. Romsey 59 dLancefield 49 —G.Templar 26 dH.Matthews 18, A. Young 16 tied with J. Holmes 16, M. Brundell 17 dG.Stewart 15. Trentham 53 lost to Kilmore 67 —A.Brockmuller 12 lost to L. Spargo 26, T. Cook 18 lost to M. McMaster 24, C. McKeone 23 dS.Fitzgerald 17. Division 2: Romsey 54 lost to Kyneton Golf 66 —A.Laing 16 lost to R. Campbell 23, K. Campbell 18 lost to P. Marinier 20, C. Hodgson 20 dK.Icely 16; Woodend 89 dKyneton 47 —M.Dornau 27 dM.Bermingham 19, N. Bickerdyke 32 dR.Ackroyd 10, S. Pickles 30 dJ.Richmond 18; Broadford 52 lost to Gisborne 57 —A.Prince 19 dB.Wylie 17, L. Barnes 18 lost to D. Wesney 24, W. Fisher 15 lost to R. Newton 16. Macedon the bye. Division: Lancefield 74 dKilmore 46 —G.Charles 20 dS Bloomfield 19, P. Shannon 30 dA.Jowett 8, K. Webb 18 dJ Fitzgerald 19; Gisborne (3) 50 lost to Kyneton 56 —C.Butterley 18 tied with J. Epps 18, R. Paterson 18 dJ.Wells 17, T. Shearson 14 lost to L. Gent 21; Mt Cottrell 119d Trentham 35 —R Harrison 35 dMichelle Hinneberg 13, P. Wlodarczyk 39d G. Laurie 12, D. Roche 45 dI.Bruton 10; Macedon 63 lost to Woodend 67 —B.Smith 30 dT.White 25, D. Summerfield 19 dA Jewell 18, B. Swan 14 lost to J. Behan 24; Gisborne (4) 53 lost to Romsey 58 —S.Fallowfield 22 dM.Toy 18, J. Hunter 9losttoJ Fryer 27, P. Wellington 22 dK.Day 13.
Kyneton’sKisha Monleon and Anthony Mathison have won their way into the mixed pairs regional bowls final.
On Sunday,they defeated aBallarat pair in asemi-final, and now play avery accomplished pair in the final.
This takes place at Kyneton Bowling Club at 1pm this Sunday,with spectators very welcome.
In final Scams alert
‘Please IGNORE and DELETE these emails. They are scams.”
This is the urgent advice that has just been conveyed to officials and members of bowling clubs in the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region.
Region secretary WayneMorgan said it was believed the unknown scammers might have been just randomly selecting contacts from the BHBR website.
Clubs were formally notified to be on the lookout for scams last Thursday
“Some members of our board, regional committees and clubs havereceived emails —supposedly from the BHBR chairman asking for help, gift cards, or money
“They were supposedly sent by Ian Guymer (when he waschairman) and are now appearing again —supposedly from current chairman LloydSims,” Morgan explained.
Mr Sims has emphatically pointed out he would never send emails directly from his personal email to bowlers or clubs —they would be sent out through the regional secretary’semail.
All bowling clubs in the region have been asked to advise their members to be alert and aware of the scams.
Attempts to ‘con’ some district bowlers stretches back at least acouple of years. At times the bogus emails may appear to be harmless on the surface, some using a“give me aring” approach as an initial contact.
It is believed the names of other wellknown bowling fraternity individuals may have been used by the scammers from time to time in recent years.
Basketball tournament ahead
An AAU Australia basketball tournament is to be played in early November at the new courts in the Macedon Ranges Sport Precinct at New Gisborne.
Lisa Peavey of Gisborne is one of the coordinators of the tournament and at this stage anticipates between 20 and 30 teams will be taking part.
AAU basketball originated in the United States, and provides ayouth basketball program offering competitive tournaments and leagues outside the traditional school and state basketball structures.
It provides aplatform for players of all levels to compete against talent from various regions, with goals of developing skills and gaining exposure.
AAU (Australian Atheletic Union) aims to makethe sport more accessible by lowering barriers toparticipation.
“Unlike some state programs that can be expensive and selective, AAU aims to offer access toits tournaments, offering more players to develop and have the opportunity to play,” Ms Peavey explained.
“The new SportsPrecinct will be agreat venue for the AAU’sfirst regional tournament in Victoria.
AAU Australia recently partnered with Lindsay Ahrens, who founded TheEducation Team,toprovide athletes with opportunities to study and play sports in the USA.
The team specialises in helping students, particularly athletes, to find boarding schools that align with both their academic and athletic goals.
Tournament organisers are calling on all regional basketballers to enter ateam.
If you don’t have ateam and would like to play contact Lisa Peavey on 0411287 399 for further information, or email <lisapeavey@bigpond.com>
It’snot too kate to enter ateam, register at membership. mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=116040
Students from St Mary’s Primary School Lancefield look forward to welcoming the cup. Photo: Zoe Phillips
Kyneton skipper Greg Podesta made his debut for Kyneton with an impressive victory.
CDCA swings intoaction
The Castlemaine District Cricket Association 20242025 season kicked offlast weekend with one-day matches in round one of the AGrade and AReserve competition.
The Women'scompetition begins this Friday October 18 and the BGrade and CGrade (Under 16) competitions commences this Saturday October 19.
The opening round saw Taradale AReserve batsman Brock Fletcher smash out 130 runs and Muckleford AGrade batsman Edwards Gingell notch up 118.
The pick of the bowlers were Castlemaine United A Grader David George with 4-11, Muckleford AGrader Thomas Geddes with 4-44 and Taradale AReserve bowler Russell Muir with an impressive 3-5. Results were as follows:
AGRADE
Barkers Creek 10-169 (Kalan Huntly 40, Bailey Henderson 35, Darby Semmens 27; Liam Gill 2-31, Glen Wallis 2-31, Robert Douglas 2-51) played host to Maiden Gully (Tim Bubb 53, Dean Trew 42, Joel Logan 26; Darby Semmens 3-34, Thomas Walters 2-35). Lions 6-170 and lost their bout by the narrowest of margins -justone run signaling some highly competitive clashes ahead. The Lions finishing with four wickets in hand.
Newstead 10-132 (Sam Winnard 40; David
George 4-11, Gabriel O'Sullivan 3-27) lost to Castlemaine United 5-187 (Bailey McMurtrie 54, David George 53).
Guildford 10-150 (Charles Bunting 33, Patrick Nicholson 25, TomReece 20; Thomas Geddes 4-44, John Watson 3-10) lost to Muckleford 5-204 (Edward Gingell 118, Daniel Peckham 24). Harcourt had the bye.
ARESERVE
Heathcote 10-112 (Tim Gleeson 38, James Baker 25; Thomas Gibbs 4-39) lost to Harcourt 4-116 (Lachlan Mika 37, Jack Archer 21; Rhys Ashen 2-19).
Castlemaine United 3-157 (Declan Brasher 56 not out, Jonathan Maher 42) defeated Newstead 5-153 (Charlie Chapman 60, Ian Garsed 28; Brian Brasher 2-24).
Maiden Gully Lions 9-127 (Brodie Hogan 32, Steve Burleigh 27; Russell Muir 3-5, Andrew Young 2-15) lost to Taradale 4-259 (Brock Fletcher 130, Luke Cameron 38, Lachlan Maltby 23; William Trew 2-38, Ben Hancock 2-42).
Muckleford 9-146 (Lachlan Green 39, Neville Cooper 22; Darren Hinck 2-25) lost to North Castlemaine 3-147 (Gavin James 44, Jamie Allan 40 not out, Thomas Cox 25).
Campbells Creek Colts had the bye.
Love Shackand Red Hats break barriers
Lisa Dennis
The North Castlemaine Cricket Club is set to run afree junior cricket program for Under 12s thanks to the sponsorship support of Castlemaine'sLove Shack Brewing Company
The club'sannual Woolworths Cricket Blast program will kick offatthe top oval at the Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve on Friday October 25 and is aimed at kids 5-12 years. The fun, high-energy program is designed to teach participants araft of cricket skills, provide weekly exercise and an opportunity to make friends whilst enjoying one of Australia'sfavourite pastimes.
North Castlemaine Cricket Club president John Howorth said the cost of living had created many boundaries (pardon the pun) to kids and families being able to participate in sport.
"That’swhy this sponsorship is so great. The program registration is normally $100 however at our club we are making it free!" he said.
Each child receives awelcome pack with ashirt, hat, cricket bat and ball to use in training and at home to hone their skills and apasstosee their favourite Big Bash side the Renegades or Stars in action.
John said the local club was fielding aSenior AReserve side and aCGrade
GDCA GAMES
McIntyre Cup 1sts third round matches to be played on Saturday are: Woodend vRupertswood. Romsey vBroadford.
Gisborne vSunbury Kangaroos. Sunbury United vMacedon.
WOMEN’S CRICKET
Scores from Kookaburra women's cricket in the GDCA on Sunday were:
Wallan 2/105 c.c. (M. Farrel 52 ret.) lost to Gisborne 2/106 (B. Woodburn 50 ret., R. Watts45).
Bacchus Marsh 2/165 c.c. (T.Fowlie 52 ret., S. Blackie 39 n.o.) dLancefield Black 3/113 (M. Lyons 31 n.o., E. Carboon 25).
Macedon vKilmore —noscores posted.
(Under 16) side in 2024-2025 and continued to grow
"Weaim to field an AGrade side in 20252026 and look at introducing aWomen's side and continuing to grow our junior contingent down the track. Programs such as this will create apathway for juniors through the club," John said.
"Wehavealso got our turf wicket up and going again so the kids will get to experience playing on turf."
Sponsorship support from Love Shack Brewing Company will also see the club's 'Mighty Red Hats' sides don striking new shirts -with the Seniors T20 shirt proudly emblazoned with the Love Shack logo.
Love Shack Brewing Company director Conna Mallett said they loved giving back to the community and valued the importance of sport.
"Sport is notonly great for kids' fitness but also mental health and agreat social outlet," he said.
"A lot of families are doing it tough right now and if we can help out and provide access to sport that'sasmall way we can make adifference.
"Both Love Shack and the North Castlemaine CC have astrong family focus. We love welcoming familiesinto our space and we wanted to support initiatives which enable kids to enjoy local sport and spend quality time with their families.
"My son River,6,has signeduptotake
part and we can't wait for the season to kick off!"
To find out more about the Woolworths Blast Cricket program and register in your area visit play.cricket.com.au/play/wool-
Program.
worths-cricket-blast
To be part ofthe North Castlemaine CC program and access the free voucher code, text 0437 018 117.The program will run from 5.30pm Fridays.
At the Kyneton Showgrounds on Friday evening, Gisborne Under 18 girls scored 5/112 to defeat their Malmsbury counterparts 3/86. Players from bith sides are pictured with their coaches.
North Castlemaine Cricket Club president John Howorth andRiverand Conna Mallett are excited about the Woolworths Blast Cricket
Barkers Creek AGrade batsman Darby Semmens defends his wicket against the Maiden Gully Lions pace attack. Photo: Max Lesser
Romsey on thelastball
Bill West
Abrilliant unbeaten 130 runs for the fifth wicket between skipper Ben Wayand battlehardened Matt Burkett enabled Romsey to topple Sunbury United on the very last ball delivered on Saturday Burkett pulverised adrive through cover point for aboundary to give the Redbacks their second successive McIntyre Cup win on the last ball —defeating reigning premier Gisborne in the opening round seven days earlier
Waysaid the two victories against very strong opponents was agreat way to start the season.
Fortunes ebbed and flowed in fine conditions at the Romsey ground on Saturday,with United captain Damien Edwards setting the tone with 108 as opener
The Redbacks looked likely to face amassive run chase at one stage, but bowlers tightened up and restricted scoring to 5/232 from 45 overs. Taylor Stevenson collected three wickets and Way two.
Opener Stevenson made 59 but the required run rate climbed considerably before he was caught at deep fine leg.
Wayarrived at the wicket, and with Burkett, staged arescue mission.
The experienced pair turned
singles into twos, placed shots to perfection, and forced the visitors to become very defensive.
Spectators were enthralled, and in the end Romsey required seven runs offthe final over to win.
One ball left, one to tie, two to win and Burkett produced a boundary to finish 55 not out (71 balls).
Way'sclass was again evident in his unbeaten 71 (seven fours) from 52 balls.
ASTONISHING COLLAPSE
There were other intriguing McIntyre Cup matches as well.
At Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon restricted Gisborne to 7/210, with opener Riley Vernon leading the way with 79 (10 fours), Joshua Wills making a quick 36, and Will Mackay 31.
Macedon batters strugged to score quickly,and then the last six wickets tumbled for the addition of just two runs (five 'ducks') as the Cats fell for adisappointing 72.
Man of the match Riley Vernon completed afine double, snaring 5/8 with the ball.
Abig win for Gisborne after their first round loss.
Woodend batters struggled for runs at Gilbert Gordon Oval and were dismissed for 160, with opener Xavier Tadd contributing 53, against Sunbury Kangaroos.
It was adifferent story with the
ball, with Welsh import Joe Monk breaking through for his first wicket in Australia in his first over with the new ball.
Woodend kept the pressure on, Warren Else wrapped up the tail with 4/20 as the Kangaroos collapsed (five 'ducks') to be bundled out for 87.
TWO CENTURIES
It was an astonishing afternoon of cricket at Broadford, with the home side making acompetitive 9/236, highlighted by 105 to Gareth Sharp and 44 from Riley Nolan.
Broadford bowlers claimed five
wickets relatively cheaply before Rupertswood captain-coach Matt Twentyman took control.
Twentyman scored 160 not out (18 fours, two sixes) and his massive sixth-wicket stand with Daniel Kavanagh was amatchwinner
In the opening match, Twentyman scored 112, and his presence has catapulted Rupertswood into the limelight.
All grades played on Saturday, and the season is well under way with players welcoming the fine conditions in contrast to the raininterrupted first round.
Playwithinthe Spirit of Cricket
The Gisborne District Cricket Association'sboard of management expects all players to uphold and play within the Spirit of Cricket. Board president Simon Ovenden has called on all clubs to uphold this, as it is what makes cricket unique and special.
Wishing clubs all the bestfor the 2024-
2025 season, the president spelt out the Spirit of Cricket as outlined in the preamble to the Laws of Cricket, as follows:
•Respect your captain, teammates, opponents and the authority of the umpires.
•Play hard and play fair
•Acceptthe umpire'sdecision.
•Create apositive atmosphere by your
GDCA SCORES
Asummary of Gisborne District Cricket Association one-day matches on Saturday follows: McIntyre Cup 1sts: Romsey 4/235 (Ben Way71n.o., T. Stevenson 59, C.. Burkett 55 n.o.) dSunbury United 5/232 c.c. (D. Edwards 108, U. Fernando 68 —Stevenson 3-34); Gisborne 7/210 c.c. (R.Vernon 79, J. Wills 36, W. Mackay 31) dMacedon 72 (B. Howlett 24 —R.Vernon 5-8); Woodend 160 (X. Tadd 53) dSunbury Kangaroos 87 (C. Wooley 32 n.o. —W .Else 4-20); Rupertswood 5/237 (M. Twentyman 157 n.o.) dBroadford 9/236 c.c. (G. Sharp 106). Johnstone 1sts: Diggers Rest 96 dEastern Hill 45; Kilmore 7/190 dEynesbury 144 ;Aintree 9/154 c.c. (G. Singh 62) lost to Wallan 4/158 (N. Fowler 67n.o., S. Whittingham 43).
McIntyre 2nds: Romsey 194 (T.Boyer 75, N. Hoy 61 —J Newham 6-47) dSunbury United 163 (R. Billinghurst 80 —C Marienfeld 5-33); Macedon 120 I.Bobetic 67—A.McLean4-18) lost to Gisborne 2/122 (K. Bnnan 55, K. Savage 33); Broadford 102 (J. Martin 53 —R.Davis 4-31) lost to Rupertswood 1/105 R. Turner 48 n.o.).
Johnstone 2nds: Eynesbury 7/142 c.c.) lost to Kilmore 2/143C. Partridge70, G. Proctor 42 n.o.); Aintree 184 (N. Singh 43) lost to Wallan 3/188 (B. Hanson 85 n.o., C. Fowler 37); Diggers Rest vEastern Hill —no score posted. Jensen 1sts: Wallan 8/124 c.c. DMelton South 119; Rupertswood 8/153 c.c.) lost to Riddell 3/155 M. Lloyd 45, H. Fisher 44, L. Castle 42)'Lancefield 7/195 c.c. (L.Mitchell 56 n.o.) lost to Harkness 6/197 c.c. (M. Singh 102 ret.,G.Sandhu 30); Gisborne vSunbury United —no score posted.
own conduct and encourage others to do likewise.
•Show self-discipline, even when things go against you.
•Congratulate the opposition on their successes, and enjoy those of your own team.
•Thank the officials and your opposition at the end of the match, whatever the result.
Jensen 2nds: Hanging Rock 156 (A. Liddicott 3-19) dRomsey94(C. Sutton 4-26, T. Place 3-32); Rupertswood 8/244 c.c. (T.Hayes 124, J. Harris 48 n.0.) dLancefield 9/178 (J. O'Meara 69S. Laffan 36); Macedon 85 (C. Hewitt 30) lost to Malmsbury 4-89 M. Pruden 43 n.o. —C.Holderbrand 3-16 ); Blackwood 9/187 (L. Whitehouse 84, B. Bovell 34 —A.Prewett 3-7, J. Leong 3-21) dTrentham 126 (J. Shaw 53). Jensen 3rds: Diggers Rest 9/95 (D. McDonald 3-23, B. Sliwczynski 3-23) lost to Woodend 2/99 (L. Sheahan 32, J. Fiford 27 n.o.); Melton South 5/263 K. Rajendran 54, M. Porritt 51 ret. )d Kilmore 4/160 R. Audehm 52 ret., R. Purcell 50 ret. —G Miller 4-13); Melton 5/200 c.c. M. Rybicki 91 n.o., J. Robb 42) d Harkness 115; Sunbury 67 (J. Allen 5-13)lost to Kangaroos 7/69; Melton Centrals 4/262 c.c. (D. Chanel 100 ret.M. Murphy 72, D. Pollard 63)dGisborne 4/166. Club North: Eastern Hill 91(C. Russell 48 —L.Paeglitis 3-19) lost to Lancefield 2/92 (N. Walker 37 n.o., Broadford vGisborne no scores posted. Woodend 163 lost to Malmsbury 6/172. Club South: Sunbury 9/196 c.c. dRiddell 72, Hanging Rock 7/150 (C. McKimm 40) dGisborne 148 McKimm 4-38, D. Peart 3-13); Eynesbury 9/133 drew with Melton Centrals 7/133. Harkness 71d Rupertswood 37.
Riley Vernon Astar with 79 and five wickets for Gisborne.
Rescue mission succeeds: Romsey’s Ben Way (at left) and Chris Burkett had good reason to be elated after their match-winning partnership.
Photo: Bill West
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