Sculptor
Tractor enthusiasts to converge
Lisa Dennis
If travelling all the way to Carnamah in WA's midwest to see the newly unveiled 'world'sbiggest tractor'isnot an option you can get your tractor-fix at the Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club Tractor Pull this Sunday
The day will see vintage and classic tractor enthusiasts from across the state converge on the club'sMuckleford headquarters at the David Bennett Reserve alongside the Muckleford Railway Station in Walmer Road.
And while they may not tower as high as the 11.5 metre statue of the replica Chamberlain 40K in the west, there will be more than 30 beasts ranging from the 1940s to 1976 set to battle it out in the 2024 competition.
MAVEC president Stephen O'Connor said the club enjoyed attending awide array of tractor pulls, including the recent Dunolly and Lancefield events, and looked forward to welcoming participants from clubs across the state.
Among the tractors to be featured will be an Australian-built Chamberlain Super 90 owned by Muckleford farmer Andrew Chapman and an Italian built Fiat 80R, which belongs to MAVEC member and Tractor Pull coordinator John Blake.
"There is always astiff competition between the Australian made and international models and this Aussie mauler and John'sItalian stallion are pretty closely matched in power and grunt," O'Connor said.
Tractor Pull coordinator John Blake said he copped abit of flack about his import.
"The fellas like to stir me but it'salways been reliable and has blown away the competition on numerous occasions," he said.
MAVEC secretary Graham Mason said the day would also include stationary
engine displays, arange of food vans and various stalls and achance to view the club'srenowned twin engine Chamberlain tractor 'The Lizard' –a hybrid of two different models that was built by local farmer Morrie Oxley back in the early 1980s.
"Weusually have afew of our friends from the local car clubs make an appearance with their magnificent machines too," Graham said.
There will be two tracks and two sled classes for large and small tractors. This year some of the club'syounger members will also be trying their hand at the sport for the first time.
"It will be fantastic to see some of the
SHOESALE
next generation stepping up to try their luck," Stephen said.
There will also be araffle with some fantastic prizes up for grabs thanks to the support of local businesses.
The tractor pull competition will kick off at 10am and run until approximately 3pm. Entry is just $5 for adults and with children Under 15 free.
"It is sure to be agreat day out for the whole family and we invite the community to come along and catch the vintage tractors in action," Stephen said.
To enter your tractor,contact John on 0417 504 507 or Col on 0409 149 376 for more details.
Buy amultiple number of either ANY Beef or Chicken or Lamb or Pork products to receive the multi buy special 3- 10% discount 4- 15% discount 5-20% discount Applies only to instore shopping.
NEW PRODUCTS GREEN DIAMOND (Grass Fed Beef) Rump, Porterhouse and Scotch
3851
For women, girls &people assigned female at birthwho are of reproductive age and people of any gender under 25
To make an appointment,
Aussie grunt versus Italian stallion. MAVEC members Stephen O’Connor, Graham Mason and John Blake are looking forward to seeing the Chamberlain Super 90 pitted against the Fiat 80R.
Riddell plans to advisory committee
Controversial plans to develop Riddells Creek through planning scheme amendment c161macr have been referred to the Priority Projects Standing Advisory Committee.
The Priority Projects SAC provides advice to the Minister for Planning on projects referred from the Development Facilitation Program.
The committee will set ahearing date to review the application and the submissions received. Once adate has been finalised, submitters will be notified.
Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny’sreferral letter will specify the specific issues on which she seeks advice. The referral letter will be apublic document.
When published, the committee’s terms of reference can be found online, via: planningpanels.vic.gov.au
Last week, Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell also delivered a petition from 1278 Macedon Ranges residents opposed to the Amess Road development proposal, to the Minister for Planning’soffice.
Both Macedon Ranges Shire Council and the Riddells Creek community were united in their resolve for abetter outcome. Riddells Creek residents have repeatedly objected to the size and density of the development, petitioning for minimum lot sizes of 800sqm. MRSC held similar concerns, unanimously rejecting the plans last year
Free green waste disposal available
Award-winning talent on show
launched on the weekend with along lunch event attended by anumber of the artists.
Now in its sixth year,the exhibition runs until the end of April and is free to enter,offering visitors the chance to explore sculptures in abeautiful outdoor setting.
Twostandout artists were recognised at the event. Craig McDonald won the Hanging Rock Winery Best Sculpture prize for his powerful piece, Hungry Ghost,which captured the imagination of judge Ted Powell. The Arcare Best Sculpture by an Up-andComing Artist was awarded to Josh Hazelwood for his work, Feathers on Film,earning him a$2000 reward.
Sculptor Josh Hazelwood expressed his excitement after receiving the award.
“Feathers on Film is a representation of taking off your uniform, unmasking, and letting your dreams and aspirations free,” Hazelwood explained.
“The sculpture is made up of thousands of birds all tightly knit in abundle to represent the dreams you hold back, and he’s
To help preparehomes and properties forhigh risk weather season, we’reoffering free green wastedisposal.
Preparing homes and properties forhighriskweather season is essential in mitigating risk of bushfire.
Free green wastedisposal is available to residents and ratepayers from Saturday2November to Sunday 17 November at the Castlemaine and Maldon transfer stations.
We suggestpruning bushes, cutting overhanging branches, clearing out gutters and relocating pilesofwood awayfrom buildings.
Learn moreabout free green wastedisposal at mountalexander.vic.gov.au/GreenWasteDisposal.
Other wayswe’repreparing forbushfires,floods, storms andheatwaves include roadside slashing, tree pruning around powerlines, property inspections and helping community members create emergencyplans.
Learn moreabout emergencypreparation at mountalexander.vic.gov.au/EmergencyPreparation.
5471
finally taken offhis hat and set them free.”
Hazelwood, who was diagnosed with ADHD ayearago, added, “I’ve always struggled to fit in with normality,and I’ve now found an outlet of expression in sculpture. I’d like to thank the Ellis family for supporting the artists.”
Curator Malcolm Thomson shared his pride in both artists.
“We’re thrilled to have Craig and Josh exhibiting with usagain this year,” hesaid.
“Their work truly reflects the spirit of Artinthe Vines,blending creativity with the natural beauty of Hanging Rock.”
With over three acres of lawn filled with diverse installations, the exhibition has grown into one of country Victoria’slargest outdoor sculpture showcases.
“Whether you’re an art lover or simply enjoying aday out, there’ssomething here foreveryone,” Thomson added.
The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 5pm, and visitors are encouraged to enjoy awine tastingatthe Cellar Door while exploring the art. Don’t miss this unique blend of creativity and natural beautyatHanging Rock Winery
Pedestrian hit by atruck
Police are investigating after apedestrian was hit by atruck in Kyneton last Tuesday Officers have been told the light tray truck struck the pedestrian on Pipers Creek Road about 7am. The truck driver stopped and rendered assistance.
The pedestrian, a48-year-old Kyneton man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established. An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV,dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit aconfidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Sassy young university graduates on a day out to the country rock the sculptures at Hanging Rock Winery Photo: Sandy Scheltema
The Artinthe Vines sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery
Swap meet,car show
Lancefield-Romsey Lions Club'sannual swap meet is always popular but this year is expected to even bigger with the addition of a 4x4 car show
The 4x4 event is believed to be one of the first in Victoria and has already attracted significant interest, adding to the typical attractions at the event to be held at the Clarkfield Oval on Sunday
The 4x4 show will have trophies to win across six categories: Best Touring, Best Rough and Tumble (Best Feral), Best Classic, Best Modified, Best Chick'sand Best Showstopper (Best 4x4).
Swap meet coordinator Ged McLaughlin said Lions members had already had more than 500 enquiries about the 4x4 show and notices had been sent to more than 450 Victo-
rian car clubs and enthusiasts.
"It'swhat we believe to be the first of its kind, so it'screating quite alot of interest," he said.
The swap meet will also include its popular car show,also with trophies to win across six categories: Best British, Best America, Best Asian, Best European, Best in Show,and Best Ute.
People can expect to find plenty of items of interest at the swap meet too with vendors ready for another strong event.
There will be arange of food stalls available on the day including pizza, spud on a stick, hot doughnuts, Danish pastries, and of course, the popular Lions barbecue with snags and burgers.
The Clarkfield Oval islocated at walking
distance from the V/Line service for easy access. There will be disabled parking and facilities available on site. Traffic measures will also be in place for the duration of the event.
Amajorfundraiser for the local Lions, this year's event aims to raise funds towards the much anticipated Romsey Skate Park development. It'saproject the Lions have long been championing to provide an outlet for local youth and other users.
The event has sponsorship from Bendigo Bank, Forbs Automotive Centre, Frost Timber and Building Supplies, Romsey Auto Spares, and Off-road and Outback.
Now is also agood time to sign upto become part of the Lions club with many exciting projects ahead. New members are always welcome.
Road
in state blitz
Gisborne-Kilmore Road, Tylden-Woodend Road, KilmoreLancefield Road and HeathcoteKyneton Road will undergo works in astate government road maintenance blitz.
The repairs were announced last week with contractors expected to deliver the works between now and mid-2025.
In August, RACV'sMyCountry Road Survey ranked TyldenWoodend Road from Woodend to Tylden, and Kilmore Road from Monegeetta to Gisborne, second and third respectively in most safety complaints. Upkeep of both roads is the state government's responsibility
The survey had more than 7000 people providing data on the safety of regional roads. The northern region attracted the highest number ofresponses. Potholes and poor road condition were the top issues identified.
Over the next nine months, the road blitz crews will complete aseries of state-wide projects, ranging from road rehabilitation and resurfacing, to patching potholes and maintaining bridges, traffic lights, signage and road infrastructure.
To deliver works such as road rebuilding and rehabilitation, there must be extended periods of warmer and drier conditions to ensure repairs last.
Other nearby roads included in the blitz are: Vineyard Road Sunbury,Midland Hwy between Blampied and Newlyn, and Bendigo Redesdale Road.
The Lancefield-Romsey Lions always put on agood swap meet and car show, this year is expected to be even bigger.
Fosteringartistic conversations
The Castlemaine State Festival is hosting an arts workshop with Irish artist Julie Lovett (from Castlemaine, County Kerry,Ireland) this Sunday,as part of the weekend-long TEDxCastlemaine event.
During the workshop, Julie is hoping to delve into conversations around shared community spaces and what home feels like. "It will be fascinating to experience some of the commonalities and the differences between Castlemaine, Victoria, and Castlemaine, County Kerry,inIreland," she said.
Chris Capper,chair of the Castlemaine State Festival Board, said they were delighted to give local artists and the community the opportunity to spend some time in arelaxed and creative environment with Julie Lovett.
"Julie is an established artist from the very distant Castlemaine in County Kerry,Ireland. It’salong way geographically,but is it artistically?” he asked.
"The Castlemaine State Festival is sponsoring TEDxCastlemaine as part of our aim to foster local artistic conversations and groundbreaking ideas and bringing remarkable talent to local audiences.
"Local and regional artistic creativity and bringingideas to acreative fruition are part of things to come as we re-build and create momentum towards the 50th anniversary of our festival in March 2026."
Julie Lovett'sart workshop will be held at the TeaRooms in the Castlemaine Botanical Gardensfrom 11am-12.30pm on Sunday October 27 –tickets are available at www.tedxcastlemaine.com/art-workshop.
Watch out for more news over the next months as the Castlemaine State Festival, which emerged from voluntary administration in July, gets back ontrack with planning for its returnin 2026 and unveils plansfor arevived,locally-focused multi-arts festival.
Gen Zinfocus
New data from the National Centre of Vocational Education Research shows more young people are experiencing financial stress.
The report, Generation Z: life at 23, draws on results from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth to explore how 23-year-olds fared in 2023.
According to the report, 37 per cent of 23-year-olds experienced financial stress, up from 30 per cent when they were 22.
The study also found that 19 per cent of 23-year-olds skipped meals because of ashortage of money,upfrom 15 per cent when they were 22.
The proportion who went without medical care rose from 17 per cent to 22 per cent.
About one in 10 23-year-olds were not engaged in either study orworkin 2023. Many haddifficulties finding work or challenges related tohealth.
Irish artist Julie Lovett, from Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland, will be presenting a workshop on Sunday.
CastlemaineToyota
371BarkerStreet, CastlemaineVIC3450 T:0354705255 LMCT11985, castlemainetoyota.com.au
*OfferavailableatEasternRegionandSouthernRegionToyotadealersonly.Financeapplicationsmustbefirstreceivedbetween01/10/2024and30/11/2024,andsettledby15/01/2025(forSouthernRegionToyotadealers)or28/02/2025 (forEasternRegionToyotadealers).Excludesfleet,rentals,andgovernmentvehicles.Nottobeusedinconjunctionwithanyotheroffer.Approvedapplicantsonly.Terms,conditions,fees,charges&lendingcriteriaapply.Comparison rateisbasedona5yearsecuredconsumerfixedrateloanof$30,000.WARNING:Thiscomparisonrateistrueonlyfortheexamplesgivenandmaynotincludeallfeesandcharges.Differentterms,feesorotherloanamountsmightresult inadifferentcomparisonrate.ToyotaFinanceisadivisionofToyotaFinanceAustraliaLimited.ABN48002435181,AFSLandAustralianCreditLicence392536andreservestherighttochange,extendorwithdrawthisofferatanytime.
CASTLEMAINE MITSUBISHI
Boltons celebrates 40 years
Bolton Motorcycles and Power Equipment has been atrusted name in the Kyneton community for 40 years.
The family business recently celebrated that milestone, and Bruce and Toni Bolton who built it all, last week reflected on their time in the trade.
“Westarted with one employee, now we have 20, so that has certainly changed, and we’ve got alot more product range,” Bruce said.
“Weget alot of support from local customers –somehave been buying from us since the very start. We’ve built trust with them over the years and they know they will get looked after.”
Bruce completed his mechanics apprenticeship at Mollison Motors, before renting his own shop in High Street for aSuzuki motorcycles dealership in 1984.
About two years later,the business moved to Mollison Street where they built ashowroom. In 1999, the need to expand once more saw the business move to its current Bourke Street site where it has remained ever since.
Toni and Bruce’sson Alex has grown along with the business. He too completed an apprenticeship there after completing high school and has taken on several roles since
then. He is now amanager of the business and his parents look to himtocarry on the family legacy.Something the family has enjoyed over the years is working with highly skilled and loyal staff. Many have been with the team for more than 10 years, some have even completed their apprenticeship at Boltons. The longest serving staffer has been with them since 1986.
“We’ve got alot oflong-term key staffand the staffasa whole are really good at what they do.They have been ahuge part ofwhat has been built,” Alex said.
“Nearly everyone working here rides (motorcycles) themselves. It makes it easier to come to work when you enjoy what you’re doing.”
The team knows their local customer base well, whichpredominantly spans a30km radius. Boltons is also one of the oldest suppliers ofKTM motorcycles and parts, which draws customers from much further afield including Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo.
The team has watched the town grow and change over the years, and has noticed a newer Melbourne influencein the market.
They are also prepared for the shift toward battery operated power equipment and continue to refresh their industry knowledge.
Bruce Bolton is pictured with staff Chris Tsapstalis and Nigel Streeter outside their 46 Mollison Street premises (now Burson Auto Parts) in 1986.
Bruce and Toni Bolton with son Alex are pictured outside today’s store.
Twocommemorations
On October 31, 1917, as daylight faded across the Negev Desert, Australian Light Horse Divisions secured the town of Beersheba, bringing to aclose acrucial battle in the Sinai Palestine Campaign of World WarI
Decisive victory at Beersheba fell to one of the last great charges of mounted troops in history.AsAustralian Light Horse Divisionscaptured the town and secured crucial water wells, their success also marked the beginning of the end of the war in the Middle East. This end came exactly ayear to the day after success at Beersheba.
On Thursday,October 31,the Kyneton RSL will commemorate Beersheba Day with a ceremony at the Light Horse Monument in Jennings Street at 10.30am.
At 11am on November 11,1918, the guns on the Western Front in Europe fell silent after more than four years continuous warfare. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war.Thisyear marks the 106th anniversary of the end of World WarIand to honour those people of Kyneton who died in all wars, the Kyneton RSL will conduct aceremony at the Cenotaph in Kyneton on Monday November 11 commencing at 10.45am. During the ceremony,there will wreath-laying and anyone wishing to lay awreath or floral tribute is welcome to do so.
All are welcome to attend both ceremonies. Enquiries to the Kyneton RSL.
Musicfor the country parish
Jade Jungwirth
Experienced organist Daniel Clarke will be performing aunique concert at the Holy Trinity Church in Maldon this Sunday
Playing music by ThalbenBall, Vaughan Williams, KargElert and more, the Maldon local describes his repertoire as being “an even perspective of all periods of music that are accessible to someone playing in acountry parish”.
He will be performing on the church’s1893 Fincham and Hobday organ, built during abrief partnership between the two organ builders.
“Organ building is avery delicate and archaic,” Daniel said.
“It’safascinating occupation and George Fincham was the most prolific organ builder of all time.
“The organ at Maldon is avery small organ with nine ranks of 70-odd pipes, and I’m hoping to give the audience snippets of what you can do with asmall pipe organ.”
Daniel began practising on the organ at the Holy Trinity Church in 1999 as a13-year-old boy
“I started learning piano in early primary school and Ialways wanted to learn to play the pipe organ,” he said.
“I was lucky that one of the music teachers at school was one of the cathedral organists in Melbourne, so the school was able to offer organ lessons.
“The similarity between an organ and apiano are that you are playing keys with your hands, the actual technique for playing is vastly different and vary ondifferent instruments.
“An organ, apart from being musical instrument, is amechanical object, and I think that’swhy Ilike it. That, and it’salso
Sunday.
great fun making lots of noise!”
Daniel told the Express that while he didn’t come from aprofessionally musical family,his family were music appreciators and hadencouraged his love of music, including learning the euphonium. His love of the brass instrument led tohim joining the Maldon Brass Band 21 years ago, where he is nowthe musical director.He is enjoying teaching the next generation the value of music through lessons at the local primary school.
Music forthe CountryParish will start at 2.30pm on Sunday at Holy Trinity,50 High Street, Maldon. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at www.trybooking.com/ CVUAH or at the door
Robertson Hyetts provides the advice youneed to save time, effortand money
-Business
-Commercial leasing
-Partnership, joint venture, agency and distribution agreements
-Buying abusiness
-Start-up business documents
-Retirement village advice
-Sharetransactions in private companies and shareholder agreements
-Loan agreements
-Private mortgages
Maldon resident and experienced organist Daniel Clarke will be performing at the Holy Trinity Church in Maldon this
Healing done differently
Anew wellness studio is opening in Kyneton, and it’s aspace where agrowing community of local practitioners are dedicated to holding trauma-informed, heartcentered space for personal and collective growth.
Kinesiologist and owner of Mana Temple, Chelsey Power,understands that humans are complex and need integrative approaches to be well.
“Weeach have physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies. Healing must be activated and restored through each layer of your being to create optimal health,” she said.
Chelsey has established an intentional space to host workshops and retreats that support deep nervous system work, somatic embodiment, healing and personal transformation.
“I felt there was agap in the Macedon Ranges region. We have plenty of halls for hire but there’sfew dedicated spaces where local wellbeing professionals can offer their group work in aready-made setting that’sconducive to healing, and is close to home.”
SMALL BUSINESS WELLBEING WORKSHOP
Twolocal facilitators have already put their hands up to hire the space for asmall business wellbeing workshop on Friday November 15.
'Treasure Map: ASeekers Guide to (Well)being in Business' is aunique collaboration between Bec Taylor from Awaken Yoga Studio and Nat Dowling of Wander into Wildness.
“All of your stuffcomes up when you start your own business,” Nat says.
“The treasure can get buried underneath doubt, stress, imposter syndrome, exhaustion, comparison-itis, money stories, identity crisis, cost of living pressures,
marketing palaver,a long list of shoulds, doom scroll distractions, or the well-intentioned advice of others.”
The one-day program of Treasure Map is designed to restore the inner compass as your most trusted business advisor,to find clarity,confidence and cohesion.
“When we get stressed or stuck, the body holds tension, the nervous system gets frazzled and the mind gets busy.We can lose sight of the vision, forgetting why we even began our business in the first place,” Bec explains.
Nat and Bec have designed an experiential, practical and holistic journey with breathwork, mantra, meditation, sound healing, business mentoring and reflective storytelling strategy
It’sanintegrated approach to being in business and to being well. This makes it agood fit for the Mana Temple space, where wellbeing is cultivated through authentic connection.
More info: Treasure Map www.wanderintowildness.com.au/sound-healing-events-victoria/treasure-map-wellbeing-in-businessworkshop
Fatal crash investigated
Macedon Highway Patrol officers will investigate the circumstances surrounding afatal crash in Riddells Creek on Friday morning.
It is believed awoman was driving along Kilmore Road, about 500m east of Mount Charlie Road, when she lost control and crashed into atree about 7.15am.
The 21-year-old from Lancefield died at the scene.
The driver of asecond car, in the vicinity of the crash at the time, stopped at the scene to help.
Police will prepare areport for the coroner.
www.sunburycobaw.org.au/board-director-volunteer-position If you are passionate about your community and want arewarding volunteer position, we are looking for people with skills in:
•Locallyowned and operatedproviding services to participants in the Macedon Ranges, Hume, Mt Alexander,Hepburn and surrounds.
•Weare able to providesupport services to bothagedcareand NDIS participants.
•Wehavethe capacity to welcome newparticipants.
•Heretosupport youtoliveyour best life and achieve your goals by providing the services yourequire.
•Workersare all experienced, reference and police checked and we work with youtodetermine workersthatare the bestfitpossible.
•Ifwecan be of anyassistancepleasecontact us fora no obligation chat. P: 0447 400 001 E: admin@firstchoicecaresolutions.com.au www.firstchoicecaresolutions.com.au
Office based in NewGisborne but we come to youwithCovid safe measures. FollowusonFacebook
Nat Dowling and Bec Taylor invite you to join them for a small business wellbeing workshop on November 15.
Striving for abreakthrough
Lisa Dennis
Castlemaine couple Marianne and Ross Allan are continuing their support of PanKind –anorganisation exclusively dedicated to improving outcomes for Australians impacted by pancreatic cancer
The pair made a10-year pledge in 2023 to make asignificant annual donation to support research that supports early detection of this insidious disease.
They are also encouraging local residents to pull on their best purple outfit and join hundreds of passionate PanKind supporters for the 12th annual 'Put Your Foot Down Walk' at Kings Domain in Melbourne this Sunday
These local residents say every step you take and every dollar you raise helps fund ground-breaking research and muchneeded patient support programs that will change outcomes for patients impacted by pancreatic cancer
Marianne and Ross and their family and friends will be taking part in the event for the second year running under the team name –'One Eyed, One Horned Pancreatic Cancer Beater'.
The Allans are determined to spread awareness and strive to raise funds to enable abreakthrough in early detection.
Ross says often those impacted find out they have the disease when the illness has already taken hold.
Marianne says raising awareness about early diagnosis is key
The cause is one close to their hearts with Marianne diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer in early 2020.
"In my case, Ihad persistent unexplained back pain for around six months. It wasn't until afriend suggested it may be cancer-related that Ipushed for more tests
and we finally had our answer," Marianne said.
"I would urge anyone with persistent symptoms such as back pain or stomach pain to push for their GP to investigate their concerns."
Marianne has since undergone three major operations and various other smaller procedures and treatments and is currently having fortnightly chemo to keep the beast at bay
There is no respite or remission with pancreatic cancer.The disease is allconsuming and relentless with patients enduring araft of blood tests, appointments and treatments.
In the meantime, Marianne focuses on staying as healthy as she can and not allowing her diagnosis to dampen her zest for life.
Pankind CEO Michelle Stewart says pancreatic cancer is not as rare as many believe.
"This silent killer is notoriously challenging to detect early because its initial symptoms are vague and non-specific. Without an early diagnostic tool, many patients are diagnosed with their disease at an advanced stage, leaving them with limited treatment options," she said.
In fact, the impact is devastating: Eight out of 10 people (80 per cent) diagnosed will lose their life within ayear,and only one in eight (12.5 per cent) survive five years or more. This compares with about nine in 10 (90 per cent) for breast cancer For thousands of Australians impacted, these statistics are simply unacceptable –and at PanKind they are determined to change them.
Marianne is bucking the trend coming up to five years since her diagnosis and is determined to make adifference.
"Pancreatic cancer claims as many lives each year as breast cancer and prostate cancer but only receives afraction of the funding," she said.
"It'simportant to me to help change this statistic and support PanKind in their mission to triple survival rates by 2030."
Ross agrees.
"A friend of mine lost acolleague within just three weeks of diagnosis and it is stories like that which really drive usfor
better outcomes," he said.
To help Marianne and Ross raise funds for desperately needed ongoing research to discover away to early diagnosis, go to pankind.grassrootz.com/put-your-footdown-melbourne-2024/marianne-allan
To register for the walk,visit pankind. org.au/take-action/upcoming-events/putyour-foot-down-melbourne-2024
All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Kyneton traders targeted
Aseries of Kyneton traders and businesses have been broken into over the past few months.
Offenders have targeted businesses including Donkey,Double Jeanery,Images of Kyneton, Niloca Eyewear,Cob and Co Bakery,Angie’sCafe, Cellarbrations, Watts Fresh, IGA, Luxe Hair Lab and Perry's Stockfeed and Saddlery
Detectives from the Macedon Ranges Crime Investigation Unit have reviewed CCTV footage and indicated different offenders had been involved in the incidents. Police have charged and remanded one person in relation to one of the burglaries but are continuing to investigate the others. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000.
Ross and Marianne Allan are fundraising for Pankind in abid to find abreakthrough in early detection.
Bushfire riskand biodiversity events
Can you manage your property for both bushfire risk and biodiversity conservation?
This is aquestion many have been wanting to explore in depth as every property and every scenario is different.
As aresult, Newham and District Landcare has collaborated with CFA’sstatewide management team and local fire and fauna ecologists to bring you two separate events this week.
On Friday October 25, alocal fire risk and 'Landscaping for Bushfire' presentation and discussion will be run by the CFAstatewide vegetation management team. The session will include abriefing on the seasonal update, and an opportunity to begin your summer fire preparedness and preparation of your family’sFire Strategy
The CFAteamisbringing a3Dbushfire stimulation.
Newham Mechanics Institute, Newham 6.30 drinks for 7-9pm session.
No booking required.
On Saturday October 26, aBushfire Risk and Biodiversity Field Day will be held at alocal property from 10am-3pm, lunch provided.
Join CFA’sstatewide vegetation management team, an independent fire ecologist and afauna ecologist to undertake practical assessments on a local property and discuss the decision processes in managing your land to mitigate fire risk and preserve conservation values.
Property address will be supplied after registration for the event.
Registration is required at Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bushfire-risk-biodiversity-field-daytickets-1020305891387?aff=oddtdtcreator)
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
MetallidsofALL SIZES go in the recyclingbin
*Visitwww.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/ My-Property/Waste-and-recycling forlid recyclingprograms
ABushfire Risk and Biodiversity Field Day will be held on Saturday.
Men’sshed going well
With morethan60members, Romsey Men'sShed is flourishing, with activities now spreadoverthree days perweek.
There was plenty of optimismfor the shed's future at the annual meeting held last Wednesday.There was also no problem in filling executiveand committee positions, with nominees being elected unopposed.
Kevin Fothergill wasre-elected as president and Roy Goodall vice-president.
Long-serving secretary Eric Foster continues in that position, andFrankMaule is again treasurer.Executive members all presented their reports to the meeting, with Mr Fothergill thanking district parliamentariansMary-Anne Thomas and Rob Mitchell for their ongoing assistance.
Councillors GeoffNeil and Bill West were thanked fortheir efforts in supporting the shed over the past four years.
The Bendigo Bank'scontinued financial supportwas applauded,and plans toprovide more space formembers outlined.
Agroup of woodwork enthusiasts are busy on Wednesdays,and the heritage Model T Ford restoration project is at thestage where it is expected to be completed before the vehicle's centenary in 2026
The men'sshed will warmly welcome anyone who would like to add to the current membership.
World Kangaroo Daygiveaway
For World Kangaroo Day on October 24, local wildlife carers Nikki and Scott Medwell of Red Box Wildlife Shelter at Elphinstone are once again celebrating the Australian icon with aspecial prize giveaway.
Express readers can win aprize pack from our friends at Red Box Wildlife Shelter, which includes abeautiful print by photographer Tamara Kenneally of recent Chewton rescue roo 'Berkeley', aWorld Kangaroo Day coffee mug, two wildlife assistance kits for your car and acopyof The Kangaroo Con – The Truth Behind a Cruel Unsustainable Industry by Robyn Opie Parnell.
The local couple’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, raise and release the roos that come into their care, along with teaching compassion for kangaroos.
Kangaroo Day in our sister paper, the Castlemaine Mail,onOctober 18 and 25 for achance to win some fantastic kangaroo-themed prizes.
Volunteers needed Red Box Wildlife Shelter is in dire need of more volunteers to help them continue their work in the shelter and pop up veterinary clinic.
“We have acouple of great helpers but more are always needed. As we rehabilitate one animal another takes its place, the work is ongoing and more hands are always welcome to lighten the load. It’s incredibly rewarding to know you are making adifference to roos such as brave Berkeley who overcome his ordeal and was recently returned to local bushland,” Nikki said.
More wildlife rescuers are also desperately needed in the Mount Alexander region. To find out how to become avolunteer at Red Box, email Nikki at elroos3448@gmail.com
To learn more about becoming a wildlife rescuer, visit www.wildlifevictoria. org.au
Nikki and Scott have also created the free online ‘Mr Boo’s Roo Rangers’ program and educational resources around the theme of their first rescue –their much-loved ‘Mr Boo’ –and aim to increase knowledge and awareness about the native animals they have come to know as gentle social creatures that travel in close-knit family groups. With programs aimed at kinder, junior, primary and adults, there is something to suit animal lovers of all ages.
Find out more at www.kangaroorangers.com
In the lead up to World Kangaroo Day last week, the Castlemaine Scout Group Joeys (5-8) enjoyed aspecial workshop creating some beautiful kangaroo bookmarks.
To enter the World Kangaroo Day competition, just write ‘World Kangaroo Day Prize’, your name, address and contact number on an envelope and post it to us at 3Market Street, Kyneton 3444 or 13 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine 3450 or drop it under the door at our offices. Entries close on FridayNovember 1and the lucky winner will be notified by phone.
Joeys leader Judy 'Possum' Coram said on the night they also spoke about the Red Box Wildlife Shelter's wildlife emergency kits and the steps to take if you came across injured kangaroos and wildlife on our roads.
Readers can collect afreewildlife kit from our office at 13 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine.
The Joeys are also currently working to complete the 'Roo Rangers' program to receive aspecial badge designed by Nikki from Red Box.
"We arealsoworking towards our 'World Conservation Badge' and looking at ways we can take care of our environment," Judy said.
"We had three new Joeys join us on the night and it was areally lovely evening of activities and education," she said.
Local youngsters can also take part in two colouring competitions for World
Castlemaine Scout Group’s Joeys are proudly pictured with their kangaroo-themed bookmarks.
the draw to win this fabulous World Kangaroo Day prize.
Absurdistcomedy
Castlemaine’s own Libby Angel and Helen Johnstone are excited to present Qubit,an intriguing science fiction comedy that explores the nexus between quantum computing and humanity.
Set in aparallel universe where London’s Sloan Square has become asprawling tech industrial park, Qubit takes audiences on awild journey through the surreal world of artificial intelligence, office life, and the chaos of the digital age.
The story revolves around ateam of computer scientists working in asecretive lab with aquantum computer named Qubit. Over time, Qubit has developed alife of its own, even forming abondwith one of the scientists, known only as 'One'. When One leaves the lab on abiscuit run, Qubit and the remaining scientists, Zero and 462, face aseries of unexpected challenges, including debugging gone awry, aspontaneous dance party, and apeculiar delivery.
The writers' collaboration builds on their unique backgrounds, with Angel bringing her experience as anovelist and poet, and Johnstone drawing from her work in musical composition and theatre.
This production will be directed by Kate Stones, along-time contributor to Castlemaine’s theatre scene. Stones has previously directed acclaimed productions such as Peter Panto (2023) and Gallipoli: The Musical (2017) for Castlemaine Theatre Company.
The cast of Qubit features atalented ensemble of local actors, including Emma Richardson, Bridget Haylock, Sarah Cody, Jamie McDonald, Thea Sydes, and Josh Cody. Together, they bring to life the quirky, chaotic world of afuturistic tech lab where AI and humans interact in unexpected and humorous ways.
With its unique blend of absurdist humor, digital commentary, and heartfelt reflection, Qubit promises to be amust-see event for Castlemaine audiences.
Qubit is playing at the Phee Broadway Theatre from November 1–17, Fri, Satand Sun matinee. Tickets available through Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1288004
Local artist to hold drawingworkshop
Local artist Mark Dober is holding a Drawing Workshop at Buda Historic Home and Garden in Castlemaine on Sunday November 3.
Dober is aplein-air painter,working in the landscape surrounds of Castlemaine. He was the judge of the 2024 Castlemaine Rotary Art Show and afinalist in this year's Len Fox Art Prize at Castlemaine Art Museum.
The workshop will be held from 12-4pm (Buda’sopening hours). The cost is $100 (this includes provided materials). Entry to Buda is an additional $10/$12. Participants will need to provide their own lunch.
They will be drawing in the garden. This workshop will introduce participants to different methods of observational drawing, using differing media in a purposeful way.The aim is to make three kinds of drawings –acharcoal drawing, a dry media drawing of two colours, and an ink drawing.
Dober will provide paper (30 x42 cm) and drawing materials. Participants are welcome to bring their own paper
To book, email Dober on info@markdober.com
Payment can be made closer to the time of the workshop.
Tea withMissPoppy
Parkside Winery and Farm is asmall, vibrant vineyard and winemaking business located in Lancefield.
Their particular passion is sparkling wine and they have developed acollection of sparkling wines known for their boutique excellence, and astyle that captures the unique climate of the Macedon Ranges.
From bubbles to table wines, it'samazing they make so many different wines given they are such asmall wine/vine business with less than four acres of grapes.
Parkside'srestored Clydesdale horse stables host visitors for tastings on key weekends and public holidays during the summer season. To match your wine and tasting experience, they offer gourmet stone-baked pizzas and artisan cheese platters from Long Paddock Cheese at Castlemaine.
As the name suggests, Parkside is also a working farm of 160 acres with horses and cattle. So become awine adventurer and journey out on some roads less travelled for atrue wineand country experience.
TEA WITH MISS POPPY
Join Parkside'sSparklingRosé ambassador,Miss Poppy,asshe launches her new La Coquelicot Rosé sparkling to coincide with THATbig horse event on November 5.
Enjoy afullglass of rosé bubbles plus a treat of five savoury and sweet goodies to match the bubbles, all prepared and homecooked at Parkside.
Twosessions available: 12.30 and 3pm. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CVOSE
Castlemaine-based writers Helen Johnstone and Libby Angel have teamed up to create Qubit.
Mark Dober, Buda drawing, black ink on paper, 2024.
Thefinestpizzaaround
Castlemaine's Theatre Royal Bar and Pizzeria resides within the second oldest, continuously operating theatre in the country.Whether you are attending for live entertainment, amovie on the big screen, or just anight out for dinner,TRwill furnish you with the finest drinks and pizza around. Their semi-sourdough pizza is made with organic ingredients and avery little amount of yeast. The magic is said to be in the fermentation process, which takes up to 72 hours. Each pizza is then balled up and hand-stretched to order
Chef Nathan Phillips, who has carefully curated the menu alongside TR co-owner Felicity Cripps, has been making pizza for 30 years. From St Kilda to Castlemaine, Nathan brings awealth of experience and a deep passion for the art of pizza making.
"Wecook our pizza in a500c oven with astone floor.The effect is athin, crisp base with apuffy,leopard-spotted crust. Alittle burn is what we aim for –itprovidesthe ultimate flavour and texture," he says. What makes the TR kitchen even more
of astand-out, is the fact that they not only cater for the general public, but also for the many amazing local and international acts that come through the theatre doors.
"Adalita always orders two pizzas when she plays here –she is gluten-free and loves our handmade GF bases the most!" Natham says.
"Cosmic Psychos and Amyl and The Sniffers are big TR pizza fans too, which makes us pretty happy!"
Along with their pizza menu, the Theatre Royal also offers handmade choc-tops by Woodend Ice Creamery and cherry pie (inspired by the RR Diner in David Lynch'sseries, Twin Peaks).
Now that the warmer weather has hit, the Theatre Royal will expand to once again re-activate the Garden Bar,pouring beer from the boys next door at Love
Buyfresh at Lancefield
from Knagwood
Street centre plantation will fill again this Saturday with the monthly farmers market taking centre stage in the town.
About 85 local and regional producers will be offering ahuge selection of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, free-range eggs, plants, wines, craft brews, baked goods, olives, coffee and more. Shoppers to the market will find multi-award winning foods, unique products and seated areas at each end of the market allow for lunching and meeting up with friends. There is free facepainting and live music, and dogs are welcome on aleash. Enquiries to Meggs on 0493 452 757.
Shack, spritzers, cocktails and local and international wines. Throughout the summer months, aseries of free live music events will take place in the garden over most weekends, sponsored by Creative Victoria and Love Shack.
Tea with Miss Poppy November 5
Join our Sparkling Rosé Ambassador, MissPoppy, as she launches her new La Coquelicot Rosé sparkling to coincide with THATbig horse event Enjoy afullglass of rosé bubblesplus atreat of five savoury and sweet goodies to matchthe bubbles.
Twosessions available: 12.30pm and 3pm
Bookings via website: parksideestate.com.au
Parkside Winery &Farm arm 308ParksRoad Lancefield 3435
Pizza from the Theatre Royal Bar and Pizzeria is to die for!
Lancefield'sHigh
Tadhgh Knaggs
Black Garlic.
Photo: Rosemary Tzovlas -Bendigo Fine Foods
Y YourOPINIONS
Ashame for Miss Begg’s legacy
Tonia Todman, MountMacedon
Iwas relieved, and pleased, to read Sarah Collier’s letter in last week’s Midland Express ('What happened to duty of care?', Opinions,October 8).
Ibecame familiar with RM Begg’s aged care facility during her time as CEO when my father frequently had enjoyable respite sessions there.
Previously Ihavebriefly been part of a small consortium who built and managed large aged-care facilities, so my knowledge of the attitudes and financial ambitions of those who own these facilities is personal.
Certainly,there are many examples of aged care facility owners who have demonstrable and genuine concern for their clients. However,Ibelieve there are very few who are involved in the business end –i.e.building, owning and management –ofanaged care facility today who are actually motivated by concern for the welfare of their aged clients.
This complex industry,asitiscurrently structured, is aplatform for easy high profits with little or no oversight or enquiry into the attitudes and experience of those would-be facility owners by the government bodies who allocate bed licenses.
It is an easy industry to enter and it’s very easy to become successful. With profit being put before people,
SUPER QUIZ? @
Local knowledge (1 point)
1. Which Macedon Ranges town did the 22nd annual Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour visit?
2. When will this year’s Kyneton Show take place?
3. What is the postcode of Newstead, Victoria?
4. What year milestone did Kyneton’s Zonta Club celebrate in 2024? (3 points)
5. National Champion of Champions bowler Chloe Stewart was associated with which Macedon Ranges bowling club in her early sporting career? General knowledge (1 point)
6. Who was the international pop star featured at this year’s AFL grand final?
7. How many sides does aheptagon have?
8. What is the only remaining semiaquatic monotreme in the world, that is also endemic to Australia?
9. Melanie Brown was part of British pop group Spice Girls with which ‘spice’ stage name? (3 points)
10. Former King of England Henry VIII was born on October 28, 1684: true or false?
RM Begg has become just another sad statistic in what appears to be an ungovernable industry.What ashame for Miss Begg’slegacy,and what ashame for our community
Treated likemugs
Rupert Dalley,Metcalfe
The price of fuel in Kyneton and Mineral Springs is totally out of kilter with the rest of the State of Victoria.
The monopoly/duopoly that controls the price of fuel on both sides of the road in Kyneton collusively controls an excessive price.
On October 15 in Kyneton, unleaded 91 fuel was $194.9, while diesel was $195.9 at both service stations.
As acontrast in Bendigo on the same day,you could purchase unleaded 91 for $1.58.3 and diesel was also $158.3.
In Melbourne you could purchase 91 petrol for $156.9 while diesel for $169.9. In Geelong 91 was $161.5 and diesel was $165.9.
In Ballarat 91 was $159.9 and diesel was $159.3. Even at Taradale 91 was $167.9 and diesel was $169.9.
We are being treated like mugs and ripped off.
What to do? Do as Idoand boycott purchasing fuel in Kyneton. It should not be this way though.
Just check your PetrolSpy app to see if Iamwrong. Acase for the ACCC to investigate. To be sure.
Rate reliefisthe underlying sentiment
Derek Puddefoot, Ashbourne
Ihave been around awhile. Sixty-six next birthday.Council elections have come around again. And somehow,it’s the same stories from the incumbents and promises from those wishing to take their place.
My question is why nobody talks about property tax the rates!
While Ihate the expression ‘cost of living crisis’, the rates are not mentioned by any of the hopefuls. Most people budget to match their income, yet council and councillors seem never to mention this principle.
Just recently council attended astate conference where submissions were made regarding the state cost shifting to councils and yet mandating no rate rises. The state government should be held to account for this but that is abigger story
But council, please don’t complain about ‘demand for services’ when I assure you rate relief is the underlying sentiment of the silent majority
In the interest of full disclosure, we live on adirt road ,which we consider lucky if it is graded once ayear.Also, we are extremely disappointed at the transfer stations charge of $8 per bag of our carefully sorted plastics when all other recycling is free.
Youreallymust be very active to keep
abreast of the machination of council and its decisions.
Any dealings with council you must really start with low expectations. It has been my experience council staffrun full gambit of diversion and reluctance.
My recent two emails to the head of Civil Services and Resource Recovery were less than fruitful as matters Iput to him were dismissed without answers and he filled his reply with information Idid not ask for.It’smyunderstanding that the CEO wants to lift the reputation of the council staffinthe community
Theres alot of bad history and it’snot getting any better
Recycling rigidplastics
ChrisHooper,Castlemaine
In the Midland Express on October 15 was atwo-thirds page advertisement for Mount Alexander Shire and Sustainability Victoria headed Recycling Rigid Plastic Containers.
It says all lids measuring less than 5cm have to go into the rubbish bin. All that plastic (milk bottle tops etc) going to landfill to sit there for who knows how long.
This week Ibought asmall plastic bottle of fruit juice when Iwas out as I'd forgotten my water bottle.
The instructions on it were 'Cap –Leave attached' Iassume that means lid/cap on and it measures 4cm. Ithink I'll continue putting plastic lids into my recycling no matter what size.
Fireprevention worksbegin
Annualfire preventionactivities in council-managed areas across theMacedonRanges areramping up,tokeep grass lowand trees prunedback from powerlines.
MacedonRangesShire Council’sroadside grass slashingprogram is already underway,while an electric line vegetation clearance program is due to begin this week. Additionally,private property inspections targeting potential fire risks will begin in early November
The program prioritises high-usecouncil-managed roads.Contractors have started roadside grassslashing in Malmsbury and are gradually working theirway south Transport Victoria manages the roadside maintenanceof state-managed roadsides.
The council is responsible for keeping powerlines clear of vegetationonnature strips andcouncil-owned properties within declared areas of
Gisborneand Kyneton. Powercor is responsible for most other non-declared areas of theshire, withJemena responsible for Gisborne South. As partofthe program, qualified arborists inspect streettrees andpowerlines to identify potential breaches of clearance guidelines and organise trimmingwhere appropriate.
Council’s municipal fire preventionofficers willalso soon be conducting private property inspections to check for fire hazards suchasunmaintained long grass,excessivewoodpiles or otherdebris.
Officers mayissue fire preventionnotices where necessary. If apropertyowner does not comply, they mayfacean infringement of nearly $2000, plus anycosts associated with completing the required works.
Visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au/fireheattofindout moreabout how youcan prepare ahead of summer.
Repair Café Sunday
The next Castlemaine Repair Café is on the last Sunday of the month, October 27, at the Castlemaine Community House, 30 Templeton Street.
The café will run from 10am to 1pm. Take along broken household items, small wooden items for repair and sewing repairs. Learn basic bicycle maintenance or how to sew on amachine. Join the Mending Circle and learn to hand sew,darn, crochet etc or go along and swap tips. Bring mobile phones to learn how to delete ID before recycling, or maybe get help with settings and Apple Mac advice. If the café is busy,the last item in may be at 12.15pm. Agoldcoin donation is appreciated.
Enquiries to Chris on 5470 4408 and if leaving amessage please leave your number clearly
Resonance String Orchestrainconcert
Resonance String Orchestra's 16th annual concert, Emotion,will take place in the Castlemaine Town Hall on Sunday November 17, featuring works by Respighi, Sibelius and Vivaldi, as well as film favourites and more.
The concerts will include performances by acclaimed cellist Zoe Knighton (Resonance's artistic patron), Resonance String Orchestra, the newly formed Apprenti Strings junior orchestra in collaboration with Maryborough Education Centre, the Resonance cello ensemble, the 2025 Resonance String Quartet, (tutored by Zoe under Resonance's partnership with Flinders Quartet) and Resonance soloist Thomasina Challender.
Concert One (2.30pm) will feature:
Respighi's beloved Ancient Airs and Dances Suite 3,Zoe Knighton, film favourites from The Da Vinci Code and How to Train Your Dragon,aworld premiere of Earth by Resonance's own co-artistic director and composer in residence Emma Wade and a trademark arrangement of aDanish String Quartet work.
Concert Two (4.30pm) will feature: Zoe Knighton, the third of the series of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Summer,with Resonance soloist Thomasina Challender, the Resonance cello ensemble performing Heart of Courage,the divine slow movement from Dvorak's American String Quartet, works by Jenkins and Sibelius, Apprenti Strings, Howl's Moving Castle, and aDanishString Quartet work.
Ticket are $25 adult, $15 child, $75 family.
If buying tickets for the first concert, tickets for the second concert are $15 per person.
Concert goers are encouraged to purchase adiscounted ticket allowing entry to both concerts (which includes sumptuous afternoon tea between events).
To book: events.humanitix.com/resonance-annual-concert
Hazelmere opens
Margot and James McDonald are known for their exuberance when it comes to their passion for plants and gardening with Hazelmere Garden representing the embodiment of such passion.
An eclectic mix of both native andexotic trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials, set in aharsh and difficult rural environment. The garden is not watered so only the resilient plants survive the long dry summers and that of voracious native birds.
Join the Kyneton Horticultural Society for their annual fundraising event on Sunday November 17, 10am –5pm, for atour of the Hazelmere Garden. KHS members free, non-members $10.
Booking essential: events.humanitix. com/host/kyneton-horticultural-society or by contacting 0499 188 815 or kynetonh1894@ gmail.com.
Open Studios at Macedon
Open Studios Macedon members again invite the public to visit their working studios in their gardens in the Macedon area on Saturday November 30 and Sunday December 1from 10am to 4pm each day
The longer and warmer days will offer you an opportunity to visit these diverse workplaces in typical Macedon Ranges rural settings.
The artists will welcome you to their studios where you will see awide range of skills and art produced in this area.
Youwill see pottery,painting, drawing, jewellery,textiles and printmaking as well as work in progress.
Brochures with maps are available at The Gallery Mt Macedon and in local cafes and businesses in the area and also through various Macedon Ranges tourist information sites online.
These studios are all within ashort driving distance of each other and include apop-up display at Topofthe Range Tearooms on the summit of Mount Macedon. Combine art in beautiful gardens with food at nearby cafes.
Happy HappyBirthday Birthday Birthday Club
Covering the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires
Circulated throughout:
Kyneton, Castlemaine,Gisborne,Malmsbury,Trentham, Woodend, Redesdale,Lancefield, Romsey,Macedon, Mt. Macedon, Metcalfe, Chewton, Harcourt, Newstead,Maldon,Taradale, Elphinstone Campbells Creek, Guildford, Barkers Creek, Sutton Grange, Baringhup,Muckleford, Yapeen.
ELLIOTT MIDLAND NEWSPAPERS
KYNETON
3Market St., PO Box153,Kyneton, 3444
Telephone: (03) 5422 1488
Facsimile: General (03) 5422 3173
CASTLEMAINE
13 Hargraves St.,POBox 227,Castlemaine,3450
Telephone: (03) 5472 1788
Facsimile: (03) 5472 4504
Email: Kyneton: ahume@midnews.com.au Castlemaine: ldennis@midnews.com.au
FRIDAY, OCTOBER
This week the Compost Conversation has enlisted the help of local vet and large animal specialist, Dr Paul O’Connor,to better understand horse health and what that means for our compost. Paul grew up on afarm, has along-term affinity with large farm animals and is apartner at Kangaroo Flat VetClinic.
In my conversation with Dr Paul, he emphasised that wild horses’ natural protection against parasitic worms is to roam widely and avoid eating grass from where they have recently defecated.
Domestic horses, ‘set stocked’ in a small paddock, will initially defecate in one spot and try to avoid eating from that area, but given time, paddocks become full of manure, the soil becomes compacted and vegetation dies. ‘Horse sick’ is the term Dr Paul used to describe this kind of paddock.
Horse owners can reduce the impact of manure build up by regularly cleaning manure out of the paddocks. This is the main reason we composters have access to so much horse manure. Composting, particularly hot composting (over 55o c) kills parasitic worms and their eggs.
However,even with regular manure removal, set stocking makes horses very susceptible to worm infestations, resulting in domestic horses getting routine worming treatments. Although recommended at quarterly intervals by drug companies, ‘anthelmintics’ (anti-worm treatments) are sometimes administered as often as monthly in heavily stocked spaces to stressed horses.
Dr Paul said ahealthy horse, regularly rotated through fresh pasture –with additional rotations of chooks, sheep or other livestock for even better results –might only require ‘worming’ treatment once a year.Healso recommended faecal test-
ing for worm ‘shedding’, to allow more targeted treatment only to horses that are struggling with parasites.
Anthelmintics can kill or dislodge worms in the horse’sgut, but Paul noted they can also kill earthworms and dung beetles in the soil, both creatures working towards making paddocks healthier!
“When we over-administer anthelmintics, we encourage treatment resistance in the worm population, which usually leads to more potent drugs being developed and more regular treatments being required,” Dr Paul said.
What has all this todo with compost? Our compost worms will also be impacted by these worm treatments, so we don’t want toput recently treated manure in our compost.
Resting manure for amonth used to be recommended for Ivermectin –the most common worm treatment –but Paul warns that new,more potent vermicides, like Moxidectin, persist longer,and need about three months to be safe.
If composters know when worming treatments have happened(and which ones), collected manure can be put aside to rest until safe. Dr Paul recommends if you don’t know the worming schedule, the best approach is to rest manure for at least three months before adding it to your compost.
“Weall have aresponsibility to make sure our love of horses doesn’t end in unhealthy animals, damaged landscapes and an increasing use of ever more potent drugs,” Dr Paul says.
–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!
Annual plant sale
Spring has truly erupted, and we are now appreciating the efforts of labours in our gardens over the cooler months.
If you have found that there are afew patches that need abit more variety or even updating, then we might just have you covered.
The return of the ever popular,Kyneton Horticultural Society and Friends of Kyneton Botanic Gardens Annual Plant Sale is just around the corner.The volunteers have been nurturing hundreds of groundcovers, perennials, bulbs, succulents, shrubs and trees and will be selling them at the Kyneton Rotary Market, Saturday November 9, 8.30am –1pm at the Kyneton Uniting Church, Ebden andYaldwyn Street West
This is agreat opportunity to purchase plants that have been grown locally and are already acclimatised to the Macedon Ranges weather
This year there will be araffle, merchandise and members offering free advice andguidance about plants for sale, or any questions that you have aboutyour garden. Be sure to bring your barrow,box or bags to take homeyournew additions.
Dr Paul O’Connor checks on ahorse
Theallureofmodernelegance T Thhe e allllurre of modern eleganc
Experience the allure of modern elegance at ‘Candlebarks’, anewly unveiled masterpiece nestled within aprivate and mature landscape, only moments from the town centre of Woodend. More than just a residence, this architectural marvel is atestament to exceptional design and artistry,meticulously brought to life with the highest-quality materials and luxurious finishes. The journey begins as you pass through the grand WA Marri timber pivot door,revealing a breathtaking main room with its soaring 3.6-metre ceiling. Solid blackbutt floors lead you towards the striking Zen hanging fireplace and astunning stone feature wall that anchors the space in style.
At the heart of the home lies the kitchen, ahaven for culinary enthusiasts, featuring bespoke cabinetry,stateof-the-art Miele appliances, and asophisticated granite waterfall island bench that gazes out onto the lush garden beyond. The walk-in pantry,anessential featurefor any
Property: Architectural marvel
Address: 163High Street,Woodend Auction: November 9, 11am Reserveprice: $1,950,000
Agent: RayWhite
Contact: Nathanial Briggs 0400 820 805 TamaraMactier 0429 136 635
modern chef, adds both convenience and style. Every detail here is thoughtfully curated to exude arefined yet contemporary charm.
The residence boasts luxurious New Zealand wool carpets and double glazing throughout, ensuring both comfort and energy efficiency.Enjoy year-round comfort with ducted Daikin climate control, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, and cosy infrared heaters to keep every space inviting. The home is perfectly oriented, with all areas benefiting from anorth-facing aspect, which floods the interiors with natural light-a true advantage for both warmth and energy savings.
The private adult retreat offers asereneoasis complete with aluxurious ensuite and dressing room, while two additional bedrooms and astylish family bathroom provide ample accommodation for family or guests. Adetached self-contained studio or fourth bedroom with its own bathroom and parking offers the
ideal space for visitors or aprivate home office, complete with an E-charger for electric vehicles. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the lined double garage with its high roof clearance, perfect for hoists or extra storage, also equipped with an E-charger for sustainable driving needs.
The exterior is equally captivating, with abore-fed garden that flourishes under ambient night lighting, setting the stage for unforgettable outdoor gatherings. Spread across 1508 square metres of land, with the residence itself boasting an impressive 40 squares of sophisticated living, every corner of this property is designed to enchant and delight.
For those with an eye for detail and ataste for the exceptional, ‘Candlebarks’ promises alifestyle steeped in modern luxury.This is not just ahome; it’sanexperience, astatement, and acelebration of iconic elegance at its finest. In conjunction with Trusted Property,Sandi BarryMueller vendor advocate.
Federation-era elegance
Asubstantial residence on offer where timeless Federation-era elegance blends seamlessly with the beauty of nature and modern convenience. Set on asprawling 3290sqm double block, with apending permit for atwo-lot subdivision, this remarkable residence offers not only a beautifully preserved home but also an enchanting garden landscape that will captivate your heart.
The property offers extensive grounds including aseparate studio/home office space with timber french doors and leadlight windows along with atwo-storey cubby house and combined chicken coop, awoodshed, and athree-bay garage that blends seamlessly with the home’s aesthetic.
The outdoors are as magical as the home itself, with meandering paths leading you through alush, mature garden. Japanese maples, towering liquidambars, birches, sycamores, smoke bush and dogwoods create astunning display of colour and texture throughout the seasons. The garden is ahaven for green thumbs, a space where you can lose yourself pottering in the raised vegetable beds, or relaxing on the large outdoor deck, soaking up the tranquil surrounds. Fruit trees, including cherry,plum, apple, Manchurian pear, quince and chestnut, dot the landscape, offering adelicious harvest to enjoy straight from your own backyard.
Inside, the Federation-era charm continues with leadlight windows, doublegabling, and intricate timber details that pay homage to the home’sheritage. At its heart is the light-filled conservatory-style kitchen, framed by double-glazed windows that offer uninterrupted views of the sunrise and moonrise over Mount Macedon. This space, equipped with aBelling oven, is not just akitchen; it’sa place to gather,cook, andcreate memories while taking in the
breathtaking scenery
The layout is thoughtfully designed to cater to both entertaining and daily family life. Elegant formal sitting and dining rooms, each with acosy fireplace, provide the perfect spaces for intimate gatherings, while the elevated deck offers aseamless transition to outdoor living, inviting you to enjoy the lush garden views with family and friends. The ground floor also features a spacious master bedroom complete with a bay window,two additional bedrooms and awell-appointed family bathroom. Upstairs, two generous bedrooms share astylish bathroom, while alarge common room opens to abalcony overlooking the garden and offering views of Mount Macedon.
Modern amenities abound, including akeyless entry system, zoned ducted heating and cooling, asplit system, and 20 solar panels to boost energy efficiency Four water tanks ensure the garden stays lush and productive throughout the year, supporting the property’ssustainable lifestyle. These updates mean that while the home retains its historic character, it provides all the conveniences of contemporary living.
Beyond its immediate appeal, Cheviot presents an exciting opportunity for future development, with potential for subdivision that makes it aprime investment for developers or those seeking to expand.
Situated within easy walking distance of Woodend’srailway station, cafés, shops, and primary schools, Cheviot offers the perfect blend of country tranquillity and town convenience. This is not just ahome; it’s alifestyle where the garden is apersonal sanctuary,and the stunning backdrop of rare black gum trees provides aunique touch of natural beauty
Don’t miss your chance to make Cheviot your own —a place where history,nature, and opportunity meet in perfect harmony
Property: Cheviot —Circa 1924
Address: 46 High Street,Woodend
Auction: November 9, 11am
Agent: RayWhite Kyneton
Belle Property Castlemaineand Maldon.
23 RowesRoad, Maldon.
3 a 1 b 2 v 3.2w
•Unique architectural gem set on 3.2acres.
•Two distinct zones featuring stone fireplace,expansive windows, country-style kitchen
•Spacious garden with dam,rainwater tanks and garage.
For Sale
$895,000 -$915,000 View
Saturday 26th October: 1:45pm-2:15pm
Blasi Mulholland |0417311 733
Rob Waller |0418 571 130 12 Urquhart Street, Carisbrook.
3 a 1 b 2 v 993r
•3generously sized bedrooms, eachequipped with ceiling fans.
•Recentupgradesinclude afreshpaint job, replumbing and abrandnewkitchen.
•Charmingunder-roof alfrescoarea, ideal forentertaining.
•Conveniently located just ablock from the local supermarket.
For Sale
$625,000 View By appointment
BrettTweed |0417564 697
Rob Waller |0418571 130 Lot22-38 Ireland Street, Mckenzie Hill. 420 -917r
•Selected lotsinStage 2&3available &titled.
•Blocks from420m2 -917m2.
•Roads &services completed.
For Sale
$245,000 -$359,000 View By appointment
RobWaller |0418 571 130
BlasiMulholland |0417 311 733
Scan to viewour currentlistings
Welcome to an exceptional property nestled in abreathtaking panoramic setting, where stunning views of Mount Alexander greet you daily.Thisprime location boasts apicturesque entry lined with mature trees, offering aserene escape from the hustle and bustle.
Spanning 10 productive acres, this versatile homestead features top-notch infrastructure, including five paddocks, two dams, and extensive water storage with 140,000 litres capacity.The four megalitres of Coliban piped water is reticulated widely to tanks and one of the two dams. Enjoy sustainable living with 5kW solar power,a stable, workshop, and high-speed NBN connectivity
Step inside the spacious, modern country home mostly double glazed, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms (including an ensuite), and alarge studio/study.The open-plan living area with cathedral ceilings and asleek kitchen equipped with Miele appliances creates an inviting atmosphere, perfect for entertaining while enjoying stunning views.
The connected garage-studio complex enhances functionality with adouble garage, two expansive 5.5m x9mrooms, apowder room, office space, and three accommodation rooms-ideal for guests or ahome business.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the myriad of rural outbuildings, including a12m x9m
garage-workshop, a9mx 7.5m machinery shed, and acarport/caravan port. Your outdoor oasis awaits with ashaded alfresco area complete with apizza oven, atree house deck, winding garden paths, ahot-house, and aflourishing fruit orchard featuring citrus, apples, quince, and plums.
Conveniently located just 13 minutes from Castlemaine, 26 minutes from Bendigo, and only 1.5 hours from Melbourne, this property offers the perfect blend of rural tranquility and accessibility.Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own your own slice of paradise!
Property: Versatile homestead on 10 acres
Address: 192Mcivor Road Road,Harcourt North
Price: $1,250,000 —$1,350,000
Agent: Belle Property Castlemaine
Contact: Brett Tweed 0417 564 697 RobWaller 0418 571130
Neat andcomplete
This three-bedroom brick beauty will be afavourite for first-time buyers, investors, or those who love agreat location.
It’sonly ashort stroll to the school precinct, sporting facilities, the Kyneton Hospital precinct, and easy freeway access for the commuter
The home is well maintained with three bedrooms, one bathroom an open-plan kitchen, and aliving/meals zone.
Asecond living room near the entrance of the home provides even more space to spread out.
The stylish kitchen has astainless steel gas cooktop, an electric oven, agenerous bench, and cupboard space. All the bedrooms are agood size with lots of natural light. With aReverse cycle split system for heating and cooling and agas wall furnace.
Styleand romance Midland
Welcome to 580 Pyrenees Highway,Chewton—a stunning lifestyle property just 10 minutes from Castlemaine. At first glance, you might think this is aclassic heritage home. But look closer,and you’ll find it blends period features with modern touches. Inside, the double front doors lead to an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. The home’sfabulous layout includes two wings. To the left, find three bedrooms and the family bathroom. To theright, discover an adult’sretreat featuring asecond living area. Step outside to the ‘Gin and Tonic Secret Garden’, an enchanting space. Sealed paths allow easy,barefoot access, and aprivate outdoor clawfoot bath with access to hot water adds yet more romance and luxury
The property includes four well-fenced paddocks with laneway access, perfect for hobby farm pursuits. AColorbond shed with timber barn-style doors caters to vehicle storage and tinkering, while smaller sheds provide additional gardening and storage space. Additional features include a5.5kW solar system for energy efficiency and adam with water pumped to tanks for stock and gardens.
Property: Fabulous facilities on six glorious acres
Address: 580 Pyrenees Highway,Chewton
Pricerange: $1,200,000 -$1,300,000
Agent: BroadhurstProperty
Contact: Robert Broadhurst0488300 900
Great 14.6m x6.5m shed approx with concrete, power,and awood heater ideal for a tradie, home handyperson or agames room. Set on avery neat block of 774m2 approx with low-maintenance landscaped outdoor areas. Inspection by appointment.
Property: Three-bedroom brick home in greatlocation
Address: 31 Jacobs Avenue,Kyneton
Pricerange: $680,000 –$730,000
Agent: Raine and Horne Kyneton
Contact: Jennifer Pearce 0427422 508
classifieds Express
FOOKS
Alyssha Mary Our beautiful daughter Alyssha MaryFooks daughter of Richard and Angela died suddenly at her home in Kensington on Thursday2nd October 2024. The mother of Gwilym and Stevie Rose Sister to Marti and Will and his partner Elle andtheir children to Robin and Morris We love you forever Lish!
MILLAR -Mary 8.10.2024 Aged 97
Dearly loved sister-in-lawof Ethel &Ted (dec). Gone to a well earned rest.
Dearly loved sister-in-lawof Elsie &Clive(both dec) Loving Aunt to Marlene &Eric(dec), Judy (dec)& John, Rhonda &David, Jennie &Graeme and families
Nowfinally resting.
BRASSER
John Onley 12.3.1945 –10.10.2024
LovingFather to Mark (Dec)&Kim; Noel& Veronica; Pauline &Simon LovedPoppy of Josh,Aidan, Xavier &Maxwell -Don’t stress,I’m chilledAPrivate funeral washeld
RayBuckingham
Passed away in hissleep in themorning of Saturday October 12th at Thompson House, Castlemaine AGuildford local for32years Stalwartofthe Guildford CFA andthe NewsteadMens’ Shed. He was94yearsold
He is survived by hiswife, Betty, sons Alan,Leigh andBrad, grandchildrenand great grandchildren. While survived by many he wasadmiredand belovedbyall. Agentleman,and agentle man.
DINWOODIE, JOHN
Passedaway peacefully on 17th October2024 aged86. Dearly lovedmother,grandmother, great grandmother,sisterand friend. Kathleen wascherished and will be sadly missed
Please join us on Monday28th October at 11.00am to farewell Kathleen, in the Chapel of Mount AlexanderFunerals, 12 CampbellStreet,Castlemaine andafterwards at theVaughan Cemetery
To join us via livestream, please visit Kathleen’stribute page on the websiteof Mount Alexander Funerals.
Surrounded by family, Mayleftuspeacefully on 18th October 2024aged96. Lovingmotherand motherinlaw of Allan, Pattie &Garry, and Robert(dec) Very special Nan of 9grandchildrenand Nana Mayof10great grandchildren. Foreverinour hearts
This daywill be remembered, and quietly kept,ofamother Iloved, and will neverforget.
Love alwaysAllan
To us youwereveryspecial, someone braveand true, youshall neverbeforgotten Nana, forwethought the world of you. Love foreverCindy, Bradleyand Taylah xxx
There wasmagic in Nan’s touch, sunshine in her smile There wasloveineverything she did, to make our lifeworthwhile Todayand tomorrow, our whole lives through, we will always love and cherishyou. Love youNan
Mark, Bree,Max,Finn andEvie xxxxx
Herpleasures were simple, her needs were few. If herfamilywerehappy,she wastoo Rest peacefully Mum. We will miss youalways. Love Pattie and Garry. Your presence we miss, your memorywetreasure, loving youalways, forgettingyou never. We were blessed to have youaspart of our livesfor so long. Rachel, Connor, Danae,Colin and Avie Nan, Dearly loved, and will alwaysbe remembered foryour kindness and generosity.
We will love youalways, Daniel, Peggy, Amber,Angus and Ailis.
The President, Committee and members of the Kyneton RSL Sub-Branch wish to express their condolences to the family of Joyce Juanita STRAWHORN (nee Davenport) 18 Sep 1921 –15Oct 2024 LEST WE FORGET
CHALDJIAN -Sandie
Youare warmly invited to attendthe funeral to honourSandie’s life to be held on TUESDAY 29th October,2024 at the Norma Richardson Hall, 15 Buckland St, Woodend, commencing at 11am. In lieu of flowers,please consider making adonation to the Guide Dogs in Sandie’smemory. Natural Grace Holistic Funeral Care 5427 3112
In lovingmemory of May. We will alwaysremember the great timesspentwith you. Youwill be foreverwith us in our hearts Love Aaron, Olga and Emily
KN280921/L
Esther MayLeyshan
Kathleen Kilfoyle
DAYLESFORD HARDWARE
Casual Role in RETAIL SALES
•Forklift Licence Essential
•Timber Experience
•Tractor/Loader Experience
•MustbePhysically Fit
•Computer
•Hardware
•AbletoWorkFlexibleHours
Please
Employment
•TeamLeader
•Records
Kyneton Ambulance Auxiliary AGM 7pm Wednesday
Advertise your pre loved items in the Midland Express and reach over 50,000 readersevery week.
Kyneton |5422 1488 Castlemaine |5472 1788 classifieds@midnews.com.au
MF 2615 4x4 loader from Denver on Oct. 1. REWARD. 0429 951 824.
Occupational Therapist -Paediatrics
NewGraduatesencouraged to apply
We are currently looking foran Occupational Therapist to join ourteam. High levelofsupportand supervision provided Kaleidoscope Therapy Serviceisa teamof Allied Health Professionals,including Speech Pathologists,Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist and Allied Health Assistants
We provide services across the Macedon Ranges with our clinic based in Kyneton, Victoria.
Please email your CV to admin@kaleidoscopetherapy.com.au
Chibby&Kevin,siblings and abonded pair
Kevin is more alap cat, Chibby lovesa smooch butismore outgoing and independent. Both can be shyatfirst butoncetrust is gained, theyare very affectionate
Chibby is adesexedm,grey/white,DSH Kevin is adesexedm,ginger/white,DSH Theyare nearly 4years old.
Chibby microchip no: 956000017536007
Kevin microchip no: 956000017537929
Adoption fee: $200 forabonded pair, plus council registration.
Source No.BR100938
Mon-Sat 10-2 -Sun Closed
invites you to our Annual Reporttothe Community 5.30 social for6pm start, MondayOctober 28 Senior Citizens Room Mechanics Lane Castlemaine (behind the theatre). All Welcome www.communitygrants.com.au
We thankour funding partners Bendigo Bank and Bendigo Telco fortheir supportwhich enables us to distributegrants to ourcommunity
NOTICE TO ALL ADVERTISERS
Section 29 of the FairTrading Act 1999requires the inclusion of afullnameand address (not PO BoxNumber) –inall advertisements for the supply of goods and services.
ELLIOTT MIDLAND NEWSPAPERS advises all displayservice advertisements must comply with the above requirement to avoid prosecution, or provide those details to us to pass to the Dept. of Justice if requested.
KN275809
IMPORTANT NOTICE
DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISING IS UNLAWFUL!
The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful foranadvertiser to showany intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy,race, age,marital status,political or religious belief or activity,industrial activity,parental or carer status physical features,disability,lawfulsexual activity/ sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with aperson with one of the above characteristics,unless covered by an exception or granted an exemption under the Act. As we couldbe legally liable if we
removals and demolition services, fully insured. Ph Karl 0422 564 878.
reclaimed building materials, old red pavers, corrugated iron, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical, timber, Oregon hardwood, huge amount Ph Karl 0422 564 878.
FREE garden pond. Use as pond or planter. Phone 0439 522 637.
STORAGE shed, reclaimed, 2sections, 12m x 4.2m-1st, 12m x4
lean-to, dismantled & delivered, $6000. Ph Karl 0422 564 878.
•Bullbars and Sidesteps
Livestock
ASBESTOS
Creek Newsagency
MACEDON
Macedon IGA
Macedon Newsagency &Post Office
MT.MACEDON
Mt Macedon Trading post
ROMSEY
Romsey IGA
LANCEFIELD
Lancefield IGA
Liberty Service Station
Property Management Macedon Ranges
Hot &Crusty -Barker Street
Jellis Craig -Mostyn Street
Lyal Eales -Barker Street
Maxi IGA -Hargreaves Street
Newsagency -Mostyn Street
Regional Enterprise -Halford Street
Tingays smash repairs -Elizabeth Street
CHEWTON /TARADALE
ELPHINSTONE
Grist Bakery -Wesley Hill
East End Servo -Main
Chewton PostOffice
Elphinstone PostOffice
Taradale Metro Fuel
HARCOURT
Post Office
Harcourt BP
CAMPBELLS CREEK /GUILDFORD
Mt Alexander Timber &Hardware
Campbells Creek Post Office
Five Flags Merchants
Guildford Post Office
NEWSTEAD
Newstead Grocer/Bakery Post Office/RSD
Newstead Country Store
MALDON Newsagency -Main Street
Maldon Information Centre
Baringhup Store
Wilson markssix-day victory
Kyneton ultramarathon runner Greg Wilson has finished fifth in the Australian Six Day Ultra Marathon Championship and achieved anew M70 record.
The event was held at Thorndon Park, South Australia, from September 29 to October 4, and is one of the toughest challenges Wilson has faced as an M70.
While he had several ideal scenarios in mind, Wilson’s first goal was simply to complete the six-day event –a gruelling challenge for the mind and body in itself.
“Having withdrawn on day one of two previous attempts at events of this duration (30 years apart) the prime goal was to make it into day two,” he said.
“After that, persevering until the finish, so that the experience will never need to be repeated.”
Of course, he also couldn’t resist eyeing CliffYoung’s earlier records.
“The theoretical goal was breaking CliffYoung’s30-yearold records for 500kms and six days, however,common sense says it cannot be done on a1425 mete undulating concrete loop with 6000 metres of climbing over the full duration,” Wilson said.
The field consisted 44 starters, from course record-holder Darren Linney to 85-year-old Japanese runner Norio Ito. Most were there to test their personal limits.
Greg’sambitious schedule for day one was 135kms and with only three hours offthe track (to eat, drink, sleep, toilet) this was exceeded. His progress continued in this vein for another eight hours before ‘plan B’ had to be executed.
Apre-existing thigh injury flared up and continuing to run would risk being forced to pull out. With more than four and ahalfdaysremaining, it was mentally tough to fathom that further duration of walking and the incentive of Cliffy’s records now removed. However,a brief period of running managed and 72 hours was reached with 315kms covered.
This feat added 40kms to the M70 Australian record and is the fifth best distance achieved in the world (all time).
As the days continued, the difficulties magnified, including heat, blisters, foot pain, exhaustion, nausea, gastric reflux, and straying mental focus. Wilson day five saw extreme discomfort and was difficult for him to continue.
“On the final evening it was an achievement to reach 500kms. Only iron determination allowed continuation in the event,” he said.
“Victory is in being strong enough to see it through no matter what is thrown at you.
“Coming fifth in the Australian Six Day Championship with atotal of 532.1 kilometres at age 72 is an achievement to be proud of, remembered but never,everrepeated.”
Town &District
GOLF results
CASTLEMAINE
Marie Louise Fitzpatrick turned in an outstanding effort to win Saturday’spar event.
From ahandicap of 27, Fitzpatrick returned the day’s best card of +3, taking out the overall and B-grade prize.
The A-grade winner,Lachlan Brown (8) returned +2, with Leigh Campbell runner-up on +1, the same tally as B-grade runner-up Harald Domanski (+1).
Birdies were scarce, with Brown recording two, while Mark Brackley and Garry Moore were NTP
Helen McEwen (35) dominated on Saturday morning with afine 18 stableford points, four ahead of Mary Harris (32). The prestigious mid-week monthly medal was at stake on Thursday,with Ian Fraser the winner with an impressive 86-19-67, from Ian Shields 92-23-69. They were also the top two in C-grade.
In A-grade, Nathan Domanski returned 75-4-71, edging out Peter McCoombe 82-10-72, while in B-grade it was John Nankervis on top with 85-14-71 from Wayne Toohey 89-17-72.
Nathan Domanski had three birdies, and NTPs went to Kevin Gardner and Klai Jermyn.
GISBORNE
There’snospace or time to write about Colin Hayes winning the monthly cup on Saturday,orEmmaBrown securing the women’smonthly medal on Wednesday,as there was amore significant victory during the week that surpasses all others.
On Monday,October 14,Denise Dunn, Lynne Smith and Angela Cordell won the Challenge Bowl at Northern Golf Club. This is acompetition where teams of three women travel to specified clubs to compete against other teams. The Gisborne Golf Club women have had much success in Challenge Bowls in 2024, winning at Bacchus Marsh, Axedale, Belvoir Park and Northern clubs. Well done, ladies!
KYNETON
The first round of match play in Kyneton Golf Club’s 2024 championship produced the following results on Saturday:
A-grade —Terry Gamble dGeoffMcDermott 5/4, Jason McClure dBarry Murphy 6/5, Louis Thompson dPete Robins walk over.B —Regan Williams dBob Bennett 4/3, Jonathan Beachey dIvan Smolcic 76, Tim Goodwin dAdam Pyett 2/1, Adam Smith dTerry Kot on 21st.
C—Col O’Sullivan dNeil Watts8/7, David Evans dScott Galloway 3/2, Braeden Cottingham dPeter Kewniuk 5/3, Kash Karunasena Noel Aldis 4/3.
Stableford: (0-15 handicap) —Glenn Cook (11) 34 points, from Namik (12) 31. 16 &over —Billy McKee (20) 37 points, Bert Cottingham (33) 36. Ladies —Robyn MacRae (27) 30.
NTPs were Adam Smith, Smith, Terry Gamble, David Austin and Galloway(also superpin).
Ladies who won monthly medals played offfor the Medal of Medallists title last week, and the outcome was athree-way tie. Marg Scoble, Banksie Buckley and Marian Orr all finished with nett 70s.
Grade results: A— Michelle Werner 93-22-71 from
Julie Harris 94-22-72; B— Robyn MacRae 92-28-64 from Scoble 102-27-70; C— Buckley 102-32-70 from Orr 100-30-70.
The nine-hole event went to Moyra Douglas (54) with 16 points, with NTPs going to Orr,MacRae, Moira Greenwood and Vicki Nettleton.
Wednesday stableford: Men —David Pilcher (12) 40 points, from Tony Borg (28) 37. Ladies —Teaote Davies (22) with 34.
LANCEFIELD
Champions again!
Trevor Lambert and Kaylene Cruise are the individual club champions for season 2024, emulating their victories of 12 months ago.
On Saturday,low-marker Lambert began with asubstantial lead, and afinal round of 76 gave him a54-hole total of 238, nine more than his tally last season.
Matt Darby (11) finished well to be runner-up on 243.
Colin Thomas (16) is the B-grade champion with a274 total, and C-grade champion and winner of the Blomberg Trophy (best handicap score) was Steve Gilbert with anett 224. The 18-hole winner on Saturday was Mark Cruise 94-22-72.
Wednesday’sfinal round of the women’schampionship was athriller,with Jenni Vennell shining with 99 off the stick to tie with Kaylene Cruise on 311.
Atwo-hole play-offfollowed, with Cruise securing her second championship. Defending B-grade champion Carole Mee held her nerve to finish seven strokes clear of nearest rival Florence Meyer
C-grade: The nine-hole stableford event with the best two rounds over the three weeks saw Ros Jensen beat Glenda Bentley by one point.
Over the past year the club has welcomed the emergence of some of the newer players, auguring well for the future.
Well done, in particular,toMarlane Pattinson and Sandra Matthews who will compete in the Medal of Medallists this week, and Glenda Bentley who has shown tremendous progress in the past six months.
Legends stableford: Wayne Mee (23) 40 points, from Dean Budde (19) 39 and Peter McGill (10) 36.
Budde won the twilight 10-hole stableford on Wednesday with 24 points.
Thursday fix: John Leefe (13) 39 points, from Alistair Beard (29) 38, and Malcolm Ive (24)32.
MOUNT MACEDON
Aquarter of the field achieved handicap or better in Saturday’spar event.
Terry ‘T-bone’ Bonella (13) was the overall and Bgrade winner with an excellent +4 card.
David Watt (11) took out A-grade with +2, and C-grade winner Mark Shepherd (21) also returned +2.
Richard Payne snared three NTPs, and Peter Palmer one.
Last Wednesday’sstableford attracted 23 players, with Oils Flannery (13) migrating from kitchen to podium with 37 points. He was the overall and A-grade winner B-grade went to David Lee (21) with 34points. Countbacks gave Mike Hoiles (15) and Jezza Clare
(20) the grade runner-up awards.
ROMSEY
Despite around 50mm of rain over Thursday evening and Friday creating some casual water for the stableford event onSaturday,much of the course was in great condition.
Volunteers’ work have most of the Romsey Park looking tremendous.
There was aclose finish with the top three returning 37 points.
The countbacks saw Steve Wilkins the winner,from Mal Mottram and Dean Kohler
Wednesday’sstrokeevent waswon by Darlene Baker with 88-19-69, from David Jones 92-20-72 and Rob McDonald 89-16-73.
Luke Lyons and Steve Wilkins were NTPs.
Good luck to the semi-finalists in the singles knockout.
Topqualifier Jenny Harley playsElaine Scanlon, and the other semi-final is between Lorraine Robb and Lis Manktelow
TRENTHAM
Colin Wilson and Linda Marchesi are Trentham’s champions for 2024, following the final round of the 54hole event on Saturday
Wilson carded rounds of 71, 71 and 73 —215 to defend his 2023 title, with Simon Ovenden runner-up on 222.
Alan Hopkins is the B-grade champion on 260, and James Coyle won C-grade with 285.
Marchesi had a54-hole tally of 249, four strokes clear of Terri O’Callaghan who was the 54-hole handicap winner
Caroline Johnston and Andrea Krelle both finished on 293 in B-grade and Johnston won the sudden death playoff; Kreele had the best nett score of 236.
Anne Cooper is the C-grade champion with ascore of 297, with runner-up Anne Roberts the handicap winner on 229.
O’Callaghan won the 18-hole event on Saturday with a 73 nett, with Robert runner-up on 74 on acountback.
Men’s18holes: A— BrettLeheny 75-4-71;B—Bob Penrose 85-17-68; C— Steve Perry 90-20-70.
Trentham’sannual tournament spread over six days began yesterday,with the men’s36-hole Openwrapping up proceedings on Sunday WOODEND
Arather pleasant Saturday at Royal Woodend, with Trevor ‘Pup’ Bowen (11handicap) outclassing the field with 42 points.
Mark Hilton (8) was runner-up on 39, with Fergus Nevin (13) topping B-grade with 38, one clear of Samantha Pierce (28).
Hilton and Mick Keating were NTPs.
Legendary Tuesday golf organiser Barry Palmer (34) had aday out lastweek, winning with 40 stableford points.
Bowen, Kevin Thom and Murray Bradley all had 37.
NOTE: Social golf for women kicks offat5.30pm next Tuesday,October 29. Agreat was to develop your game in afun and relaxed environment (No handicap required).
Greg Wilson has completed the Australian Six Day Ultra Marathon Championship.
‘Name’ bowlersmakeanimpact
Bill West
Several highly credentialed bowlers made an impact in the top division of Highlands pennant on Saturday
Young dynamo Nathan Lynch, from the strong Moonee Ponds club, lined up for Romsey
He was skipper in the winning rink, which included his grandfather Garry Templar the Redbacks' senior coach.
Vastly experienced and multiple Sunbury club champion Brad Janner was instrumental in Diggers Rest upsetting ladder-leader Kilmore.
And Troy Williams, amulti-talented sportsman across the years, gave Kyneton Golf some added strength for their third round encounter at Gisborne.
Golf, defeated by much-improved Kyneton in the previous round, was pleased to win by six shots in the closest match of the day
The Troy Williams rink prevailed by 12 shots, and Golf ended up with an important 62-56 victory away from home despite Peter Williams and co. finishing 10 shots up for Gisborne.
Kyneton, at home, was tested by Romsey, and eventually won 59-47.
Lynch &co. accounted for Greg Podesta by three shots, but Anthony Mathison had 10 shots to spare and John O'Donnell won by five.
Lancefield broke through for awelcome first win, defeating Trentham atTigerland 61-54.
TimCook'sfour was able to stop the Tigers making aclean sweep with John Parks and GeoffStewart having good wins.
Janner's rink won by15shots against top side Kilmore, the biggest margin in the top grade.
Current ladder: Kilmore 32 points, Kyneton 30, Diggers Rest 30, Romsey 25, Kyneton Golf 22, Gisborne 16, Lancefield 15, Trentham 10, Broadford 10.
The Kyneton club celebrated awinning treble, with the division 2side's82-48 victory
at home the biggest across the three divisions. In contrast, Kyneton scraped home 60-59 against newcomers Mt Cottrell.
The other thriller saw Romsey edge out Lancefield by two shots in division 3.
Woodend had asubstantial victory against Diggers Rest in division 2, with Norm Bickerdyke's35-8 margin the biggest ofthe round.
ALL THE SCORES
Scores from the third round of Highlands pennant bowls played onSaturday were:
Division 1: Kyneton 59 dRomsey 47 —G.Podesta 17 lost to N. Lynch20, Ant. Mathison 23 dA.Young 13, J. O'Donnell 19 dM.Brundell 14; Lancefield 61 d Trentham 54 —J.Holmes 16 lost to T. Cook19, G. Stewart 22dC.McKeone15, J. Parks 23 dA.Brockmuller 14; Gisborne 56 lost to Kyneton Golf 62 —A.Higgins 15 lost to T. Williams 27, G. Quaife 17 lost to A. Plowman 19, P. Williams 26 dP.Linehan 16; Kilmore 49 lost to Diggers Rest 64 M. McMaster 13 lost to B. Janner 28, S Fitzgerald 24 dR.Treweek 14, L. Spargo 12 lost to E. Browne 22.
Division 2: Kyneton Golf 64 dKilmore 46 —C.Scott 20 dT.Bradley 14, J. Turner 19 dC.Hodgson 12, J. Trounce 25 dA Langdon 20; Romsey 73 dMacedon 48 S. Mayger 25dI.Matthews 15, G. Marshall 29 dI.Guymer 16, J. Beaumont 19 dG Dickerson 17; Kyneton 82 dBroadford 48 (M. Bermingham 25 dW.Fisher 18, J. Wells 31 dP.Hoskins 13, J. Richmond 26 dW.Blackburn 17; Diggers Rest 44 lost to Woodend 71: P. Lawton 22dM.Dornau 15, R. Davies 14 lost to S. Pickles 21, R. Campbell 8lost to N. Bickerdyke 35.
Division 3: Kyneton 60 dMtCottrell 59 --L. Gent 17 lost to D. Roche 22, K. Bermingham 15, M. PLowman 27dP.Wlodarczyk 12; Trentham 47lost to Macedon 59 —I.Bruton20lost to A. Grant18, Michelle Hinneberg 12 lost to D. Summerfield 25, G. Laurie 15 lost to B. Swan 21; Romsey 58 dLancefield 56 —K.Day 19 lost to P. Shannon 20, M. Toy20 dAnne Shipcott
Championship claimed
Anthony McCabe
The Kyneton Bowling Club men'spair of Jim Cooper and Jerry Richmond won Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region Over 60s championship at Ballarat Memorial Sport last Wednesday,defeating the pair from Victoria Bowling Club of Noel Verlinden and Barry Clark.
The game was closely played throughout with Cooper and Richmond taking afour-shot lead on the 13th end before Victoria'sVerlinden and Clark got afour on the 14th end to square things up leading into the final end to be played. On the last end the Kyneton leader Jim Cooper placed his first bowl alongside the jack, which could not be displaced despite an up shot by Victoria'sClark on his final
bowl, leaving the Kyneton pair to take home the title for this year
"The greens played well for the tournament although the strong winds prevailing in the final were challenging," Richmond said.
The Diggers Rest Women'spair of Tricia Odgers and Fay Bonnici started the game well taking afive-shot lead over their opposition before the Clunes pair adjusted to the conditions winning through to conclude with an eight-shot victory after the required 15 ends with the scores 19 shots to 11 for the Diggers Rest pair of Fay Bonnici and Tricia Odgers.
The BHBR will be playing the Over 60s Men'sand Women'sSingles event at BMS starting next week for the following fortnight.
11,C.Dean 19 lost to D. Safstrom 25; Woodend 48 lost to Gisborne (4) 79 —T Sturt 11 lost to S. Fallowfield 27, A. Jewell 25 dJ.Hunter 23, R. Smithies 12 lost to P. Wellington 29; Kilmore 59 dGisborne (3) 50 —A.Jewell 15 lost to L. Ball 22,W Gunn 20 dR.Paterson 12, J. Fitzgerald 24 dB.Wylie 16.
THIS WEEK Round 4division 1matches this Saturday are: Kyneton Golf vBroadford. Kyneton vGisborne. Romsey vTrentham. Diggers Rest vLancefield. Kilmore the bye.
Kyneton pair come close
Avery close final prevailed for the bowls final of the Region'sMixed Pairs championship played at the Kyneton bowling club, which saw it being afamily affair.The Kyneton pair of Kisha Monleon and Anthony Mathison (father and stepdaughter) narrowly lost out by two shots to Webbcona'sLeah and Ben McArthur (mother and son).
The Kyneton duo had the upper hand for the first part of the gamewith the game turning on the 9th end when an up shot played by Ben McArthur moved Kyneton'sshot bowl and resulting in his teamtaking six shots on the end and moving to 10 shots to nine. Together with four shots scored by the Webbcona duo in both the 11th and 13th end saw their lead increase by seven shots and although Monleon and Mathison scored shots consistently in the final ends of the game they were unable to overcome the earlier deficit.
Leah McArthur said at the conclusion of the match that the greens bowled very well all afternoon and everyone bowled well given the tricky windy conditions that were present. "Young Kisha (Monleon) played avery good game and will be one to look out for in the years ahead," she said.
Kisha said she found the wind very difficult to play in but she was happy to make the finals.
Jim Cooper (left) and Jerry Richmond.
Anthony McCabe
The bowls finalist playing off for the Region’s Mixed Pairs championship being Ben and Leah McArthur (Webbcona Bowling Club) and Kyneton Bowling Club’s Kisha Monleon and Anthony Mathison.
Garry Templar and grandson Nathan Lynchplayed together in Romsey’s winning rink.
Cup visits s Lancefield Laancefield
Melbourne Cup winning jockeyDamien Oliver and former chief stewardDes
trophyonavisit to Lancefield last Thursday. The
League
Ron Cole has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the Kyneton District Soccer Club and the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League for more than 40 years. His remarkable dedication to the game in every capacity earned him the honour of being inducted as alife member of Bendigo Amateur Soccer League.
Cole has served 27 years as an executive committee member at his club, with two stints as secretary from 1992-1994, and then again from 1999-2002. He held the role of treasurer 1995-1998. Cole has served as club president for 16 years, from 2009 until present. More recently he has led his club to be Football Victoria’sRegional Club of the Year in 2021, being the first regional club to receive aFootball Australia 5-Star rating. More recently he led the club to gain Football Victoria’sClub Changer 2-Star rating.
lifemember
Cole has been acommitted and passionate coach at the Kyneton District Soccer Club for 15 years and has coached multiple championships winning team across senior men, senior women and juniors. His playing career spanning an impressive 40 years, playing 312 senior games and scoring 178 goals. He is athree times Division 2BASL leading goal scorer,14times club leading goal scorer.Three times club B&F seniors, two times club B&F reserves.
Cole has been adedicated referee for more than 20 years, and still referees to this day He has served over 15 years as aBASL committee member,with seven years as a BASL executive member in the role of vice-president.
Cole received worthy recognition for his outstanding commitment to football community by being named the 2023 Football Victoria ‘Volunteer of the Year’ winner AKyneton District Soccer Club life member,and atrue legend of the game, it is an honour for the club and community to have such apassionate and outstanding volunteer in its midst.
Locally growntalent
Kyneton District Soccer Club'sSian Hooppell has had abig 2024 soccer season.
Sian played in both the Division 1and Division 2Women'steams for KDSC this year and was awarded Best and Fairest and Leading Goal Scorer for both teams at the club’spresentation night.
“Sian has had an outstanding soccer season and achieved in one season what most cannot earn in an entire soccer career,” club president Ron Cole said.
The Bendigo Amateur Soccer League awarded Sian the Sarah Poyser Young Female Player of the Year,which is decided by the highest tallied under 21years best and fairest votes for Division 1Women’sand was jointly shared with two other young players. Sian was also awarded Bendigo Amateur Soccer League Women’sDivision 2Best and Fairest, and League Division 2Leading Goal Scorer.She was also named in the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League Women’s 2024 All Star Team.
Sian started at KDSC in 2017 in the MiniRoos Program. Through the years, she has fallen in love with the great sport of soccer.Her athleticism, technical ability and raw talent has been nurtured through the coaching offered to her throughout her time at the club.
"The club is very proud of Sian’sachievements,” Cole said.
Sian is one of many talented players developed from the knowledgeable, passionate andcommited coaching team at the club. "Wehave somewonderful coaches at our club, who are hard-working volunteers passionate about developing all our players," Cole said.
"Weare acommunity club proud to be growing the female game.”
Sian'smother Simone Hooppell started as aplayer at KDSC in 2007.
Cole was Simone’scoach when she first
came to the club. Simone has since introduced her daughters Sian and Zara (and son Leonard) to soccer and the club. Simone and others have coached and nurtured the female soccer talent at the club Cole is now the Senior Women’scoach to Simone, Sian and Zara who all play together in the same Division 1Women’s team. "Coaching Simone and her girls is one of the highlights of my coaching career," Cole said.
"It is areal celebration to see amum and her daughters playing competitively together,and very rare.
"They are influencing the female game in Kyneton and more broadly across the league."
This year the club is excited to be offering its MiniRoos program again. The program is aimed towards children between four and eight years, with afocus on building foundation skills while having awhole heap of fun. Registrations are essential. Details at www.kynetonsoccer.com
Gleeson accompanied the $750,000 18-carat-gold
Lexus Melbourne Cup
duo are pictured meeting locals in the Main Street. Photo: Tamika Peterson
Ron Cole, president, Kyneton District Soccer Club.
Sian Hooppell.
Women’scricket
Scores in the second round of Kookaburra women'scricket in the GDCA on Sunday were:
Macedon 6/77 c.c. (Lois Coppin 21) dLancefield 5/76 (Brooke Jeffrey 20).
Gisborne 0/173 (Brianna Woodburn 51 ret., Ruby Watts48n.o., Macy Geisler 38 n.o.) dKilmore 6/93 (Taylah Logie 56 n.o.).
Wallan 4/82 c.c. lost to Bacchus Marsh 0/83.
Lancefield Black 5/74 c.c. lost to Darley 1/77.
Round of upsets
It was around of upsets in Division 3ofthe Goldfields Croquet Association pennant last week.
Eaglehawk 1jumped over Castlemaine to go top of the ladder.Judy Merrettgot Eaglehawk offtoa good start with a7 hoops to 5win over Paul Williams; Betty Sleeman continued the good form beating Heather Crawley 7-3.
When Merrett beat Crawley 7-1 in the first of the reverse singles the match was decided. Williams got one win back for Castlemaine beating Sleeman 7-6, before the Castlemaine pair combined to win the doubles 7-4.
In the other match, Eaglehawk 3 had their first win of the season beating Eaglehawk 2, three games to two. In Division 2, Castlemaine had a slow start when Nick Quirk went down to Bendigo'sJohn Lillyston 6-7. When Steve Duffy also went down 6-7 to Rod Arnold another upset was on the cards. Castlemaine steadied in the reverse singles with Duffy beating Lillyston 7-2 while Quirk beat Arnold by the same scoreline. As has become the norm in Division 2, the doubles match decided the winners and it was Castlemaine coming out on top 7-3.
The remaining match between Maldon and Kyneton had to be postponed to this week due to the wild weather on Friday
Season starts
Woodend Hanging Rock Petanque Club'ssummer season has finally begun and will continue until the end of Daylight Saving next April.
Mmbers played during the winter at the racecourse in Woodend on each Monday and Thursday,and battled the wind and rain on many occasions, but not deterred. played on, hail, rain or shine!
The club celebrated the first night of the season at the shelter at Hanging Rock Reserve. Thirty-three members gathered to play three games of petanque, some having not played all winter,and had fun getting back into the petanque rhythm!
The games were out-of-a-hat so all the teams were varied over the three games. Club president Louise Potter took out the trophy with winning three games,and Bob Hickman and Robyn Aitken were runners up for second and third place.
Adelicious barbecue was prepared by the club'snew social co-ordinator, Marni Hickman, who put together chicken, salad and crusty baguettes, to be followed by sweets prepared by Cassie Simmonds, Robyn Aitken and Louise Potter
Thanks to everyone on the night for the setup and clean up.
The club will continue to play on Mondays from 2pm at the Old Racecourse in Woodend and at Hanging Rock from 4pm on aThursday.So, if you think this sounds interesting, drop by and have achat to one of the members. No experience necessary.Enquiries to Louise on 0438 302 218.
Closebattles in CDCA
Castlemaine District Cricket Association senior sides contested one-day matches in round two last Saturday Friday night the Women'scomp was also scheduled to get under way but was heavily impacted by rain. BGrade and C Grade (Under 16) comps swung into action on Saturday but several junior matches were also abandoned due to the wet conditions.
Highlights of the round were Mia Mia B Grade batsman Nathan Sims 98 and Harcourt AReserve batsman Mark Frankling's 91 with the bat.
The pick of the bowlers were Mia Mia BGrade bowler Brodie Gamble with an impressive 6-5 and AReserve rivals Campbells Creek Colts player Graeme Beith with 5-11and Muckleford'sLachlan Green with 5-20.
Results were:
AGRADE
Castlemaine United 10-138 (Darin Rush 38, David George 23, Darcy Carroll 20; John Watson 3-18, David Envall 3-22, Brayden Wright 2-18) defeated Muckleford 10-129 (Brett Cole 39, Timothy Cosgriff29, Edward Gingell 22, Daniel Peckham 21; Nick Kearton 3-15, David George 3-39) in aclose contest.
Harcourt 7-155 (Scott Thompson 37, Matthew Sobey 24; Matthew Manning 2-14, Cordie McKendry 2-20, Jayson Glenister 2-43) lost to adetermined Guildford 2-159 (Tom Reece 53 not out, Patrick Nicholson 38 not out, Charles Bunting 38).
Newstead 3-163 (Ben Walter 81 not out,
Sam Winnard 45 not out) accounted for Barkers Creek 9-159 (Marcus McKern 34, Nash Robinson 33; Louis Chapman 2-17, Ciaran Gardner 2-27, Ben Walter 2-31).
Maiden Gully Lions had the bye. ARESERVE
Maiden Gully Lions 10-174 (Daniel Plowright 68 not out, Damian Cupido 24, Anthony Blake 21; Scott Foxall 3-30, Koby Simmons 2-26, Jack Archer 2-30) lost to Harcourt 9-216 (Mark Frankling 91, Adrian Cole 50; Private Player 4-27, Ben Hancock 2-16).
Muckleford 10-95 (Jackson Davis 26, Andrew Butcher 24; Graeme Beith 5-11, Matthew Stahl 3-28) went down to Campbells Creek Colts10-112 (John Prendergast 33, James Collie 22, Leigh Walker 20; Lachlan Green 5-20,Jackson Davis 2-33, Andrew Butcher 2-21).
North Castlemaine 10-114 (Karsen Beer 43, Christopher Cassidy 18; TimGleeson 3-7, Nick Malavisi 3-26, Benjamin Poulton 2-24) lost to Heathcote 7-115 (Tim Gleeson 31, Rhys Ashen 25;LeviBruce 2-7, Darren Hinck 2-24, Christopher Cassidy 2-32).
Taradale 7-156(David Millard 38, Luke Cameron 31, Steven Curnow 27, Steve Learmonth 23; Tristin Parsons 3-34) had astrong win over Newstead 10-62 (Ian Garsed 22, Paul Righetti 14; Leigh Bennett 3-9, Andrew Young 3-19, Daniel Maerz 2-17)
Castlemaine United had the bye.
BGRADE
Mia Mia 9-228 (Nathan Sims 98, Jackson Conforti 57 not out, Kris Barnett 22; Chris Edwards 4-35, Callum McGee 2-17, Andrew
Banks 2-49) defeated Muckleford 10-86 (Matine Rahmani 21, Samuel McGee 15, JackSmith 15; Brodie Gamble 6-5, Joseph Druce 3-25).
Guildford 2-33 (Stephen Bell 23) defeated Campbells Creek Colts (Andrew Dzioba 4-8) in alow-scoring clash.
Hepburn 2-113 (Nathan Lowe34, Corey Pedley 22 not out, Corey Shiell 21 not out) accounted to Barkers Creek 10-112 (Campbell McLennan 24, Oliver Daldy 21, Brodie Byrne 17; Isaac Pedretti 4-16, Mitchell Yanner 2-23).
Newstead 6-193 (Fill-in 69, Travis Allan 36, Chris Elderfield 28; Adam Perrett 3-31) lost to Castlemaine United 1-200 (Declan Brasher 79 not out, Adam Smolak 65 not out, Leon McShanag 41), who only dropped one wicket.
Taradale had the bye.
CGRADE (UNDER 16)
Castlemaine United Gold 4-109 (Louis Parsons 30 retired not out, Charlie Cordy 28 retired not out, Otis Whitesmith 12) lost to Colts Phelans 6-112 (Brett Coon 46 not out, Tate Williams 24).
North Castlemaine/Harcourt 8-81 (Benjamin Jardine 16, Sam McLean 16, Fletcher McAinch 11;Zachary Thompson 3-17) defeated Campbells Creek/Barkers Creek 10-79 (Jakoby Noulton 20, Harry George 3-9, Sam McLean 2-6, Levi Bruce 2-11).
Maryborough vCastlemaine United Blue –Match abandoned.
Carisbrook vMuckleford –Match abandoned.
Newstead had the bye.
Maryborough to miss 2025
On Friday,the Bendigo Football Netball League confirmed that the Maryborough FNL has decided to go into recess for the 2025 season. The move comes soon after the AFL approved the application by Broadford FNL to transfer to the Bendigo League.
The league and AFL Victoria will be working closely with Broadford on the next steps to be taken regards when it will be ready to transfer The club, known as the Kangaroos, had netball sides operating last season. There is astrongjunior football-netball club in Broadford.
Maryborough intends to focus on rebuilding, both on and offthe field, with the aim to return in season 2026.
Declining player numbers and increasing pressure on volunteers has made it difficult, with the committee feeling atemporary hiatus would offer the best chance to reorganise and return stronger
Maryborough president Scott Quinlan said the goal was to return with renewed energy and commitment in 2026.
The club remains committed to support grassroots football and netball.
Broadford president Bonnie Cavanagh-Welch has revealed there will be asoon-to-commence strategic process involving the whole Broadford community,emphasising the need to lay the foundations for long-term success.
More information is expected tobe available at the club'sannual meeting on Wednesday,October 30.
Castlemaine United AGrade batsman Darin Rush made ahandy 38 at the Camp Reserve. Photo: Max Lesser
Fortunes ebb and flow
Bill West
Alargely absorbing third round of McIntyre Cup 1sts cricket on Saturday afternoon saw fortunes ebb and flow across all four matches.
Reigning premier Gisborne struck trouble with aFox, namely paceman Stephen, who took five of the first six wickets to fall for Sunbury Kangaroos, and it was vice-captain Leigh Brennan who largely put the Dragons back in areasonable position with a controlled half century Macedon'sopening batters put on asteady partnership of 81 and the Cats needed under 100 with 10 wickets in hand for an upset victory against Sunbury United; amonumental collapse then saw them bowled out for just 133.
At Gilbert Gordon Oval, Woodend showed plenty of heart including avital 63 runs for the ninth wicket against Rupertswood, and dismissing opposition captain-coach Matt Twentyman for a'duck' after he had opened the season with 122 and 160 not out! Five visiting batters failed to score in adisappointing run chase.
Finally,Romseyremains unbeaten after another match went down to the last over.This time the Redbacks won with three balls to spare against aresilient Broadford.
Torrential rain on Thursday partially flooded some grounds, and plenty of work was needed to ensure most matches went ahead.
At Sankey Reserve, the Kangaroos came to play as Fox provided inspiration with the ball against Gisborne. Quality danger men Riley and Jarryd Vernon were each dismissed for 22 something top sides would be
more than happy with.
Struggling at 6/73, Gisborne needed runs from the lower order.Brennan, atrue all-rounder, proved astumbling blockand received lower order support as well.
Gisborne's182, as Brennan top scored with 51, by no means guaranteed victory
Fox finished with 5-26 and Mace Green claimed 4-27.
The Kangaroos then failed to produce the big innings needed, as Gisborne shared wickets around to bundle them out for a disappointing 133.
STRODS AMATCH WINNER
Macedon worked hard to restrict United to 178, with allrounder Perara top scoring with 49; Nathan Aikman claimed four wickets.
Captain Gareth De Rosayro made 54 and fellow opener Chris Ingleton 24 as they added 81 runs before the first wicket fell.
Chris Strods was amatch winner for United with the ball, capturing 6-32 to be man of the match.
The Cats could only manage 133, and now face unbeaten Romsey this Saturday Woodend lost captain Marcus Stewart on the fourth ball of the day against Rupertswood.
Talented Harry Lawson hit a quick fire 47 (eight fours), and a patient 47 from Daniel Eastley helped the Woodsmen.
James Morley and former Kyneton teenage star Harrison Sheahan added 63 for the ninth wicket to take the home side to 9/217 from 45 overs. Ned Crotty claimed 3-31.
Then Woodend paceman Joe Monk struck twice with the new ball, and three top Rupertswood batters departed for 'ducks'.
Opener Kevin Barker made
aswift 38, but the Woodsmen had plenty of bowlers to keep the pressure on.
Rupertswood eventually crumbled to be out for adisappointing 122, with Sheahan taking 3-29, including the prize wicket of Twentyman.
At home, Romsey appeared to have the upper hand for much of the encounter with Broadford.
Previous match century maker Gareth Sharp made 42, but Corey Day and Jamie Taylor bowled well and 7/162 c.c. looked well within reach of the Redbacks.
At one stage, the visitors had bowled tightly to push the run rate over arun aball with Romsey 4/105.
Chris Burkett, with an unbeaten 55 the previous Saturday,was a keyplayer and he reached 56 to be still there as Romsey gained victory with just THREE balls to spare. Matt Hoyt 19, and Adam Frost
GDCA SCORES
Asummary of Gisborne District Cricket Association one-day games on Saturday follows:
McIntyre Cup 1sts: Gisborne 182 (L. Brennan 51 —M.Fox 5-26, M. Green 4-27) dSunbury Kangaroos 133 (Green 41 —J.Brown 3-22); Woodend 9/217 c.c. (H. Lawson 47, D. Eastley 47, J. Morley 31, H. Sheahan 27 n.o. —N.Crotty 3-29) dRupertswood 122 (K. Barker 38, Crotty 38 —Sheahan 3-29); Broadford 7/162
c.c. (G. Sharp 42, —C.Day 3-29) lost to Romsey 5/163 (C. Burkett 56 n.o., M. Milne 30); Sunbury United 178 (S. Perara 49, U. Fernando 42, F. Fernando 32 -N.Aikman 3-36) dMacedon c.c. on 133 (G.De Rosayro54, C. Ingleton 24 —C.Strods6-32, N. Amarosinghe 3-6).
Johnstone 1sts: Wallan 135 (S. O'Donnell 44, A. Moore 38 —B.Fleming 3-32) dDiggers Rest 108; Eynesbury 105 (P.Venkatesh 4-22, V. Paka 4-27) lost to Aintree 5/106 (V.Sharma 45); Eastern Hill 117dEast Sunbury 93. McIntyre 2nds: Broadford 7/103 (B. Jones 31) lost to Romsey 3/107 (T.Boyer 37, N. Hoy 32 n.o.); Macedon vSunbury United abandoned; Woodend 132 (B. Delaney 53 —D.Campbell 4-25) lost to Rupertswood 4/133 T. Taylor-White 43 n.o., S. Dennis 38).
Johnstone 2nds: Eastern Hill 7/210 c.c. R. Grant 78 n.o., M. Brown 72) dEast Sunbury 6/91; Wallan 153 (B. REgan 64— B. Beattie 4-21) lost to Diggers Rest/Bulla 5/154 (J. McDonald 50 n.o., C. Morris 44; Aintree 9/259 c.c. (K. Uppal 58, A. Harkut
57 -T.Beasley 4-36 dEynesbury 55 (V Singh 3-13, A. Smagh 3-14).
Jensen 1sts: Melton South 8/285 c.c. (M. Garwood 72, M. Zulfiqar 70 n.o. —T Brewer 3-61) dGisborne 8/159 (S. Shaw 78 —S.Patel 3-35 ;Wallan 55 lost to Harkness 1/56; Rupertswood 3/247 c.c. (Bert van der Heuval 104 ret., B. Howell 48n.o.) lost to Lancefield 8/250 (L. Mitchell 68 n.o., A. Sinclair 57, V. McClure 47).
Jensen 2nds: Macedon 6/219 c.c. (S. Gray 79 n.o., D. Taverna 68) lost to Blackwood 5/228 (Ben Whitehouse 100 ret.); Rupertswood 160 (J. Vih57, J. Harris 33 A. Prewett 4-8, B. Paterson 3-14) dTrentham 146 (S. Hewitt 67 —A.Alemeh 3-30); Hanging Rock vMalmsbury abandoned; Romsey 243 (A. Stevenson 54, X. Webb 47, J. Day 41 —F.O'Meara 3-7, P. Hogan 3-51) dLancefield 151 (J. Crosland 55, S. Laffan 45 —B.Pinder 5-22. Jensen 3rds: Diggers Rest/Bulla 8/106 c.c. DSunbury Kangaroos 105 (J. McCubbin 4-15 —L.Andrews 4-15); Sunbury 9/175 c.c. Lost to Melton South 5/180; Melton Centrals 118(M. Murphy 72 —B Chawla4-17) lost to Melton 8/119; Gisborne 59 lost to Woodend 4/60 (A. Tucker 3-7); Kilmore vHarkness abandoned. Club North: Malmsbury 9/191 c.c. M. Cox 71, S. Orr 53 n.o. —J.Lovell 3-38 )d Broadford 42 (C. Knott 5-16); Eastern Hill 6/85 c.c. Lost to Kilmore 6/88 (G. Fairweather 41); Gisborne 189 (J. Wallace 54 n.o.,S. Freeth 52) lost to Lancefield 9/191 (D. Mallia-Hogan 60 n.o.); Wa;llan vWoodend —result pending.
Club South: Harkness 9/307 c.c. (H. Ali 89 n.o., I. Hussain 70 n.o. —B.Packwood 3-20; Riddell 9/144 c.c. (M. Boland 59) d Eynesbury 96 (B. Chamberlain 51 —M Lloyd 4-5, TessaMcNair 3-26) ;Rupertswood 8/178 c.c. (. Adam 51) dSunbury United 9/114; Melton Centrals 7/148 c.c (T.Taneja 53 ret.) dHanging Rock 69 (L. Robertson 22 —H.Williams 3-7).
Fourth round McIntyre Cup 1sts cricket matches this Saturday are: Macedon vRomsey Broadford vWoodend. Rupertswood vGisborne. Sunbury Kangaroos vSunbury United.
Malmsbury Club Grade North had abig day on Saturday against Broadford, with highllights being Stuart Orr (left) making 53 not out (his first ever 50) and Chris Knott taking 5wickets for 16 off 7overs.
Sporting interests: Woodend’s Harry Lawson (at right) hit aquick-fire 47 in his first outing for the season after atrip to Bali. Also afine young footballer with Redan, he is with Rupertswood skipper Matt Twentyman, adual century maker in the first two matches before he was caught by Lawson for a‘duck’.
who slammed abig six at precisely the right moment, helped the Redbacks end at 5/163.
Three wins in arow,and this one achieved without blazing batting from captain-coach Ben Way.
Gisborne’s Leigh Brennan proved astumbling blockfor Sunbury.
This three-bedroom brickbeauty will be afavouritefor first-time buyers, investors, or those who love agreat location. It’sonly ashortstroll to theschool precinct, sporting facilities,the KynetonHospital precinct, and easy freewayaccess forthe commuter. The home is well maintainedwiththree bedrooms,one bathroom an open-plan kitchen,and aliving/meals zone
Jennifer Pearce 0427 422508
Kyneton 54222678 rh.com.au/kyneton
This lovely 554m2 (approx)allotment presents an opportunity forthose looking to build their dream homeorsecureavaluable piece of land offeringa perfectblend of tranquillity and accessibility.Withthe Train Station and town centrewithin walkingdistance, this property is situated perfectly forconvenience whilstbeing in aquiet and peaceful position
Jason Woodford-Smith 0478 000441
Kyneton 54222678 rh.com.au/kyneton
Introducingastunning new four-bedroom home, perfect formodern family living. Each spacious bedroom features walk-in robes, providing ample storage forall your needs. The elegant hostess kitchen is achef’sdelight, complete withstainless steel appliances,awalk-in pantry, and generous storage options.
Jennifer Pearce 0427 422508
Guide $850,000-$890,000
View Saturday26thOctober 11:00am-11:30am
Kyneton 54222678 rh.com.au/kyneton
Pretty weatherboardhome on 654squaremetres on thesouthside of BowenStreet. Beautifully situated just350 metres from Kyneton’smain street, Mollison Street. Enter theproperty through twisted wiregates The frontfence is of aluminium arch and picket.
Judith Stevens 0438 683484
Guide $750,000 -$775,000
View Saturday26thOctober 10:00am-10:30am
Kyneton 54222678 rh.com.au/kyneton
19 Amber Rise, Kyneton 554m2
31 Jacobs Avenue, Kyneton
3Bed 1Bath 2Car
22 Bowen Street, Kyneton
3Bed 1Bath 654m2
1Farrier Drive, Kyneton
4Bed 2Bath 2Car