Newham residents are rallying to secure afuture for Newham General Store after its recent indefinite closure.
Business owners announced its closure in apublic statement after they were "unable to extend the lease past the current term".
"On this basis we have made the hard decision to wind up the business operating the store, effective from today.Unfortunately this means that we will not reopen the store and we will be selling up," they said.
Long-term Newham resident Stephen Mitchell said the community had been left in the dark about the store'sfuture but was hopeful of finding asolution to see it reopen.
"Its closure leaves the community in a dire situation," he said.
"The store has along history of deep community interest and investment.
"It was amajor employer of young people
Town fights forstore
in Newham, it'salso an important part of the local economy and its closure is going to have abig social impact. Ultimately it'sthe community that suffers here."
The community has already seen the impact of the store'sclosure for an extended period years ago and doesn't want to lose all that has been built since.
Newham General Store has had multiple operators over the years, the most recent took over the store in December last year
Before then, three local families had operated the business to ensure its continued operation after another operator sold up.
One member of that family co-operative, Luke Spielvogel, it was "a real shame" to see the store closed.
"The Newham General Store has become areal hub for our local community," he said.
"(Most recent operator) Elizabeth has
continued the hard work it took to bring it back. Ialso understand the uncertainty of lease arrangements when coupled with the challenges of hospitality generally,has made it really difficult."
Newham General Store has been an important community hub where residents can display notices, share local information and socialise.
Andrew Dufty moved to Newham nearly three years agoand found the general store was the best way to connect with people in the community
"It very much is the hub of the community and abit like the glue that holds the community together.People will miss theconnectivity that it offered," he said.
"Wewould like tosee some positive moves to get it up and going again quickly We don't want to dwell on the negatives but
justwant to see it reopened. We love our little store –it'sgreat andagreat drawcard for the town. We seepeople have really made it part of their journey out here."
The store has proven popular with tourists visiting Hanging Rock –the iconic bronze pig sculpture featured on astone wall out the front since 2010, is aphoto hot-spot.
Nicknamed Chin-Chin, the pig was donated by localjeweller and wall builder Roy Martin as part of aprogram of streetscape improvements conducted by the community at that time, with the support of Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
The tight-knit community banded together when the pig was stolen in 2019 and rallied to recast and reinstate the sculpture.
Newham residents are now forming a working party to discuss how the community might proceed in securing the store'sfuture.
Newham residents gather in solidarity at the Newham General Store
Collaborating Coolllabboorraatiinng on fire risk fi ris
Arange of emergency serviceshave toured Coliban Water’sthree mainreservoirs as part of fire season preparedness. Representatives from the CFA, police, MacedonRanges Shire Council and Fire Rescue Victoria participated in the tour earlier this month.
Coliban Water's general manager of asset lifecycle, Marsha McMonigle, saiditwas important to engage with colleagues at these agencies and share valuable informationabout reservoir management.
of an emergency –sofor example, this could mean sharing details about key access points,” she said “Ifthereisanincident on ourland, emergency serviceswill also need to know where likely fire ignition pointsmight be.”
Those who attended are part of theMacedonRanges Municipal Fire PlanningCommittee, which is across agency committee coordinated by Macedon RangesShire Council. When preparing for the fire season, residents should ensure they have an alternate sourceofwater,know who to contact in an emergency andunderstand the risks of their property.A Fire Ready Kit is availablefrom the CFAwebsite.
Roadside slashing begins
Mount Alexander Shire Council will be starting its annual roadside slashing and tree pruning programs this month.
The council slashes vegetation along the road shoulder of the majority of councilmanaged sealed roads and rural intersections in the lead up to high-risk weather season each year to help reduce the risk of grass fires when cars pull over to the side of the road. It also improves safety by creating clear lines of sight for road users.
Over the next two months council’steam will progress through Maldon, Newstead, Guildford, Harcourt, Sutton Grange, Metcalfe and Taradale.
Procedures are in place to identify areas of high value vegetation and to reduce the spread of noxious weeds.
Tree pruning works to provide appropriate clearance around powerlines in Castlemaine is also expected to commence soon.
More than 400 trees have been identified
for pruning as aresult of council’sannual tree inspection program.
The trees identified will be pruned by qualified contractors to meet electricity safety requirements, reduce the risks of bushfires, blackouts and power surges.
Council is responsible for maintaining vegetation (e.g. trees in parks or council owned property) that may interfere with powerlines on road reserves in the 'Declared Area' of Castlemaine.
This does not include trees on private property,orareas outside the 'Declared Area' such as McKenzie Hill, Chewton or Campbells Creek.
The local energy distributor Powercor is responsible for maintaining trees on road reserves outside the 'Declared Area' of Castlemaine.
Powercor also has the authority to prune trees on private property in order to maintain powerline clearance.
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Macedon Ranges Municipal Fire Planning Committee members tour Lauriston Reservoir.
Students s visit Mark’s Country Place
Aplanned retreat in Kyneton, Mark’s Country Place, aims to provide asafe space for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to come together,rest, learn new skills and engage with nature.
The project has aspecific focus on people with disabilities and aims to promote mental, physical and social wellness and create astronger,more connected community
Although no actual building or development work has begun on Mark’sCountry Place, the owners are in consultation with engineers and designers on finalising the plans and preparing costings. Agroup of Melbourne University students from The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, incorporating the Melbourne School of Design, visited the site recently
MCP co-owner Stuart Colvin said that as part of their elective subject, Place Making in the Built Environment, the students were studying MCP as their placemaking project.
"Student teams are working together to design, implement and evaluate this placemaking project as acatalyst for change," Mark said "It will include afinal presentation and awritten report on the placemaking project."
The students spent much of their time walking over the property led by Rebecca Gray,Landscape Architect, who has designed and developed the landscape plans for MCP
"As they walked, Rebecca pointed out the natural flora and fauna, emphasising how the weeds and grasses, the trees on neighbouring properties and the hedging surrounding MCP encouraged local wildlife," Mark said.
"Evidence of nocturnal visitors include wombats, kangaroos, foxes and rabbits.
Roadside slashing underway
It was noted that black, brown and tiger snakes have been sighted during the summer months.
"Animals, birds, reptiles and insects are vital in maintaining awell-balanced environment.
"MCP landscape plans include trees and plantings of many different plant species and varieties to encourage the wildlife population. "Rebecca also emphasised how the layout and design of the gardens and the amenities building have been carefully thought out to support visitors of all abilities."
From MCP,the student group moved to Kyneton Baptist Church Hall where they met Tony Cavedon, project manager at
Roadside Slashing Program is nowunderway
Theannual program is expected to continue until late November/early December (weather dependent).
Slashing vegetation along roadsides reduces the risk of grassfires when cars pull over to theside of the road. It also improvessafety by creating clear lines of sight for road users.
Over the next twomonths Council’steam will progress through Maldon, Newstead, Guildford, Harcourt, Sutton Grange,Metcalfeand Taradale
Please takecareifyou see the teams out and about as they areoperating heavy equipment. We encourage youtodrive carefully as youovertake.
Find out moreabout our Roadside Slashing Program, including an interactivemap,at mountalexander.vic.gov.au/RoadsideSlashing.
Working together forahealthy, connected shire mountalexander.vic.gov.au (03) 5471 1700
Windarring. Tony explained the aims of Windarring, which are “a people centred, community-based organisation committed to eliminating barriers to participation, inclusion and acceptance for people with disabilities in their local community”.
One of the great successes of Windarring is the copy shop in Kyneton where anumber of their clients work, producing high-quality photocopying, printing and laminating.
It is planned that Windarring and MCP will collaborate in some future gardening projects.
The morning concluded with atalk from Noel Harvey OAM, former mayor of Macedon Ranges. Noel discussed the
growth and history of the Kyneton community,which has always been open and welcoming to people with disabilities. He acknowledged that while Kyneton, and in fact Australia in general, could do better in providing disability access and facilities, we have come along way in the past few years.
–Placemaking is aworldwide movement focusing on the process, development and design of public or shared semi-private places through the active participation of citizens. The aim of placemaking is to achieve place attachment, which is linked to positive citizenship, health and safety.
Immerse yourself in railwayheritage
Volunteering at the Victorian Goldfields Railway offers aunique opportunity to immerse yourself in Australia’srich railway heritage while contributing to the preservation of an iconic piece of history
The railway,which dates back to the 19th century,provides a fascinating glimpse into the past with its vintage locomotives and restored carriages.
"As avolunteer,you’d have the chance to engage with visitors, sharing stories about the railway's significance during the gold rush era and its role in connecting communities," volunteer engagement officer Melanie Coates said.
"The experience is both educational and rewarding, allowing you to become part of apassionate team dedicated to maintaining and operating the railway in its original splendour
"Additionally,volunteering with VGR means being involved in a variety of hands-on activities that could range from assisting with train operations to participating in maintenance and restoration projects.
"You’ll work alongside experienced staffand fellow volunteers who are eager to share their knowledge andskills.
"This role not only provides personal satisfaction from preserving apiece of history but also fosters astrong sense ofcommunity."The camaraderie among volunteers and the joy of seeing the railway come alive for visitors make the Victorian Goldfields Railway a vibrant and fulfilling place to contribute your time andenergy
"Wehave all sorts of roles ranging from stewards, conductor,shop keeping at Maldon, track gang, loco maintenance, ticket selling.
"You could belike Dave from Maldon, aproud volunteer,having fun."
Free trainingprovided. Flexible hours to suit you. Going away or family commitments? No problem,dip in and out.
Enquiries to Melanie.Coates@vgr.com.au
Popular volunteer David Bail of Maldon volunteers as conductor once amonth.Here he is mentoring ayoung conductor.
Melbourne University students tour Mark’s Country Place
Programtolaunch
Australia’sonly festival to focus on the environment and natural world is back November 22-24.
Be the first to hear the 2024 program, which boasts literary luminaries, climate scientists, twitchers, actors and amenagerie of local and interstate guests, at alaunch on Thursday
Operating under the forever theme of Place. Story.Nature. Mountain Festival celebrates storytelling and connection to Country with panel discussions, in-conversations, play performances and fully immersive nature workshops and talks.
The special launch event will be held at 7pm on Thursday October 10 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith Street, Macedon.
Among the festival’sstellar lineup will be Bob Brown, Alexis Wright, Robbie Arnott and Gina Chick (whose appearances are selling out around the country,and she’sonly got three appearances in Victoria, one of them at Mountain!).
Launch attendees will have early,exclusive access to tickets.
Tickets are $10 and include aglass of local wine. Book via www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1298110
Businesses and individuals who would like to sponsor or support Mountain Festival, or anybody wanting to volunteer,can contact the organisers via the link above.
Woodend pitch to be considered
Amulti-use rectangular pitch or sporting field for Woodend will be considered as part of the Woodend Racecourse Reserve Master Plan.
Petitioners called on Macedon Ranges Shire Council earlier this year to address the need for appropriate facilities to accommodate sports like soccer
Woodend Soccer Club led the campaign seeking to action aplan for either Woodend Racecourse Reserve or Quahlee Park by the end of 2024.
While the 2024 may be out of range, council officers revealed in areport responding to petitioners the opportunity for such afield would be explored as part of the Woodend Racecourse Reserve Master Plan.
WRR services arange of sport, recreation and community groups including Australian rules football, netball, cricket, equestrian activities, pétanque and indoor recreation pursuits.
In 2023, council began development of a reserve master plan to provide aplanned, staged and agreed vision of the site.
An initial consultation process was undertaken with abroad cross section of the community and interested key stakeholders to develop issues and opportunities.
This consultation identified demand for future multipurpose rectangular fields to accommodate arange of sports such as soccer,rugby league, rugby union and hockey
The Woodend Racecourse Reserve Issues and Opportunities Paper includes two concept plan options released for community feedback in August/September
Both concept plans include provision for two future multi-purpose fields and associated infrastructure.
Further community consultation will occur to receive feedback to the draft Woodend Racecourse Reserve Master Plan.
Woodend Racecourse Reserve is considered apossible location for afuture multi-purpose field/s in Woodend subject to the feasibility of construction of supporting infrastructure and community demand.
Petitioners also proposed Quahlee Park as possible location, however,this has already been found to be unsuitable for development. There is no funding allocated in the current council budget for amultipurpose sporting field project.
Development and council adoption of the Woodend Racecourse Reserve Master Plan will be the catalyst for future budget submissions and grant funding opportunities for the council’sconsideration.
Anna Krien and Peter Garrett were among the festival lineup in 2022.
Photo: Fiona Wood
Victorian Seniors Festival
Council has partneredwith local organisations and groups to deliverarangeofexciting events and activities incelebrationofthe Seniors Festivalacross themonth of October. With over 100activities across the shire, there is suretobesomething for everyone!
Council will also take the opportunity to recognise its senior volunteers during the festival by gifting five volunteers with aspecial hamper andsharing their inspiring stories withthe community. To read the stories and see what’s on offer, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/Seniors-Festival
16 Days photo competition -cameras at the ready!
Council is holding aphotography competitionaspart of its 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violencecampaignthis year. The annual global campaign seeks to raiseawarenessand encourage communities to take action to end violence against women.
The theme of Council’s photocompetition is ‘Free to Be Me’:aninvitation to show how we can alllive, work and playoutside of restrictive norms. Prizes will be awarded for First Place Adult,First Place Youth,and People’s Choice. The competition will run from11October until 8November. Anyone over 12 years of age wholives, works, or plays in the Macedon Ranges can enter (note:parent/guardian permissions may apply for photographers/subjects under theage of 18).
Shortlisted photographs will be exhibited locally and online from 25 November to 10 December. For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/16-days This initiative is supported by Maddisons of Gisborne, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, Safe andEqual, and Respect Victoria.
Beat exam stress -free TeenGym
Council is supportingyoung people completing Year 11 and12schoolexams with free access to our TeenGym program from Monday 21 October until Saturday 23 November.
Teen Gymcan be accessed at:
•Kyneton Toyota Sports&Aquatic Centre (KTSAC)4-5pm weekdays and 10-11am Saturdays
•Gisborne Fitness Centre (GFC) –4-5pm Monday-Thursday and 9-10am Saturdays.
Our fitness instructors candiscuss anddocument apersonalised program with attendees (booking required).
Studentsaged under 16 years must haveparent/guardian written approval on our required paperwork prior to beginning the program. Year 11 and 12 students willneedtopresent theirSchoolStudent Cardtocentrereception staff to be eligible for thefree entry offer.
For more information or to make abookingwith afitness instructor, contact:
•KTSAC on 5421 1477orksac@mrsc.vic.gov.au
•GFC on 5428 3318orgfc@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Events
Tim Rogers Live in Concert
Sunday 8December, 4pm,Kyneton Town Hall
Thirty-one years after setting off on the great rock’n’ adventure with You Am I, Tim Rogers is still operating at the top of his game, writing songs as rich and memorable and as heartbreaking as any he has ever written. Don’t miss this special Christmas show with Tim in an intimate, raw and live performance to remember all summer long and for years to come.
Visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets or call 1300 888 802 (10am-4pm, weekdays).
Employment
•Purchasing Officer, full time (closing 11 October)
•Manager Economic Development and Visitor Economy, full time (closing 14 October)
•Business Support Officer, fixed term, part time (closing 18 October)
•Labourer Plant Operator, full time (closing 18 October)
•Team Leader Drainage, full time (closing 18 October)
For more information or to apply, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/jobs or call 5422 0333.
Council Meetings
Agendas are available online from 5pm on the Friday before the meeting.
ScheduledCouncil Meeting
Wednesday9 October, 6pm, online (preceding PDC)
Wednesday 23 October, 6pm,public gallery open
Planning Delegated Committee (PDC)
Wednesday 9October, 7pm, online
Watch meetings live and see past recordingsat mrsc.vic.gov.au/livestream
An evening with Noni Hazlehurst
Meet one of Australia’smost iconic and best-loved actors at the Phee Broadway Theatre in Castlemaine.
Noni Hazlehurst is funny, fierce, thoughtful and clear-eyed about the world. Her story is full, rich, lively,opinionated, and a testament to her grit, willpower and talent.
She has always been committed to telling Australian stories, and this memoir is an impressive addition to her remarkable opus.
She is finally telling astory of her own.
Noni will be in conversation with Bridget Haylock at 7pm for a7.30pm start Friday October 11 at the Phee Broadway Theatre, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine.
Dropping the Mask is the long-awaited inspiring new memoir from the legendary Australian screen icon Noni Hazlehurst.
Doco to screen
LGBTI Seniors Untold Histories will be screened at Romsey Hub this week.
The 45-minute documentary is about older LGBTI people living in central Victoria. The film will be followed by apanel discussion with the director,Noel Hourigan, and Ada and Jo: two of the people featured in the film.
The documentary will be screened at Romsey Hub, 98 Main Street, Romsey,onThursday,October10, from 2pm to 4pm.
Afternoon tea will be included. This event is free but registration is essential. To register,call 5421 1666 or email: healthpromotion@scchc.org.au
Kyneton 129Mollison Street (8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Gisborne 40 Robertson Street (8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Romsey 96-100 Main Street (9:30am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Woodend CnrHigh and Forest streets (12-5pm Tues and Thurs)
Inspiring young storytellers
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An inaugural young writers festival at Newstead this month will inspire the next generation of storytellers and illustrators.
The brainchild of primary teacher Dean McLaren, the festival will harness the magic and whimsy of Enid Blyton by creating aMagic FarawayTree with mushrooms, dioramas, secret surprises and sand writing for the smaller children.
"There has been 60,000 years of storytelling on Country here and we'd like to get the next generation of storytellers inspired to continue that," Dean told the Express.
Dean, who struggled at school and was often told he was stupid, was diagnosed with dyslexia when he started his teacher training.
"I don't want other kids to go through what Iwentthrough. That's what's driven me to make this happen," he said.
"I've been teaching for almost 20 years now, and in that time I've seen alot of students who struggle with reading and writing and I'd like to be able to inspire them to become better and grow their confidence."
The festival will feature more than 25 award-winning authors, artists, zine makers and cartoonists, many of whom have lived in Newstead including; John Marsden, Penny Tangey, Lachlan Walter, Cate Kennedy and Leni Shilton.
"We have alot of quality authors and illustrators living in the region and they're all really excited to have an event like this in central Victoria," Dean said.
"There's nothing else like this in the state –aplace for children to come and experience, and have one-on-one sessions, with these authors and illustrators, where they can learn from, and be inspired by them."
Eleven-year-old Newstead resident and writer, Claudia, told the Express she was looking forward to the festival.
"I'm doing zine-making and another workshop, and my seven-year-old brother has tickets too," she said.
"I like getting really stuck into the character and the settings and really describing them. Ilike that you can zone out, writing fast, getting the ideas down."
Festival will be held from 10am to 4pm on October 20 at the Newstead Arts Hub.
The festival will include ajam-packed program of workshops, author talks, mentoring, art demos, books, food trucks and roving entertainers.
Squishy Minnie Bookstore will have a stall on site and In Magazine will be helping children learn how to get their stories and
images published, there really is something for everyone!
Most of the workshops for younger participants have wait lists, but there are still spaces available in the teen workshops and plenty to do on the day, even if you don't have aticket, and it's all free!
Check out the full program at www.newsteadyoungwritersfestival.com/program or jump on their Facebook page.
The Newstead Writers
The Newstead Young Writers Festival is afree family day out with free activities roving performers, food vans and all things literary!
NBN upgrades under way
Work is under way across the Macedon Ranges to upgrade and extend the nbn fixed wireless network.
Upgrade works planned for towers in Lancefield's north will mean some homes and small businesses in the area may experience impact to their nbn service over the coming weeks.
Nbn is looking to minimise service interruptions as much as possible during this time, such as migrating users over to temporary connections, however there are occasions when towers may be taken offline.
The tower works will not impact nbn fixed line or nbn Sky Muster satellite services.
Impacted homes and businesses may have been notified of these planned outages via their retail service provider
"There is increasing demand for faster internet
from homes and business across Australia and we are continuing to invest in the nbn network to stay ahead of demand," said Emily Peel, head of nbn Local Victoria.
After the tower works are completed, nbn expects that faster download speeds during the busy period will become available across the nbn fixed wireless network.
The additional capacity and reach available on the upgraded network will also enable approximately 120,000 existing Sky Muster satellite-only premises to access nbn fixed wireless for the first time.
To get the benefits of the upgrades, homes and businesses may also need to update the nbn device at their premises. nbn will contact those impacted directly
Not all devices will need to be replaced.
For details, visit: nbnco.com.au
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
Telstra has been working to improve mobile service in Kyneton, recently completing 10 small cells installations and progressing on the new base station at the Kyneton Showgrounds.
The new small cells have been installed on electricity poles in 10 locations around town.
Small cells are alow-powered, more discreet solution to meet ever-increasing demand on the mobile network and provide 4G and 5G mobile service in asmall area.
About 60 terabytes of data was carried on Telstra’ssmall cells since they have come online –that’sthe equivalent of about 4.8 years of video or 114 years of music streaming. The small cells have also carried about one million voice calls over the same period. The cells are away to address that demand, reduce congestion and improve performance.
The busiest cell is the one in Baynton Street near the Woolworths carpark.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council CEO, Bernie O’Sullivan, said council had been working collaboratively with Telstra to significantly boost digital connectivity throughout the Macedon Ranges.
‘”Over the past three years we’ve been looking at different solutions to crack the nut on challenges across the shire, which look different in different places,” he said.
“Being able to install small cells in Kyneton has been areally neat solution for this town.”
The small cells complement the new mobile tower,which hasbegun construction at the Kyneton Showgrounds.
Telstra area general manager,Steve Tinker,saidthe first stage of the construction had begun with amonopole installed next the football oval adjacent to the light
pole.
“The light pole will be removed, and the lights installed on the new monopole,” Mr Tinker said.
“The mobile base station equipment will be installed on the monopole, which will provide for much-needed improved mobile services in Kyneton.”
It is planned that the project will be completed in early 2025.
For any service questions or advice that Telstra can assist with, the local team encourages you to visit them at 2 Jennings St Kyneton outside the Kyneton telephone exchange opposite Woolworths. They will be there every Wednesday from October 2toNovember 6.
Growing rare natives
When you walk along your street or through our bushland, you’ll hear the hum of spring, with bees jostling for the sweet spring flush of native flowers that are erupting across the landscape. Our native plants can teach us alot about sustainable gardening and adapting to climates and conditions. What better way to learn how we can utilise these species in our own backyards than to join Kyneton Horticultural Society in welcoming Peter Broughton, owner and operator of Ironstone Park Native Nursery,Heathcote.
Peter has an expansive history oflocating and propagating rare, unusual and hard-to find-native plants, especially those that are close to extinction. With more than 1000 plants over four acres, Peter and his wife have dedicated their ‘retirement’ to growing andinspiring people to plant these rare plants in their garden to ensure survival.
Join the Kyneton Horticultural Society on Monday 21 October 21atthe Kyneton Football and Netball Club Rooms, Kyneton Showgrounds Mollison Street, Kyneton. The evening starts at 7pm with acuppa and cake, with presentation at 7.30. Members free. Non-Members: $5atthe door,or purchase amembership at events.humanitix. com/kyneton-horticultural-society-annualmembership
Telstra’s Marcus Swinburne and Steve Tinker, with Macedon Ranges Shire Council representatives Kath Van der Merwe and Bernie O’Sullivan in front of one of the new cells in Kyneton.
Authorised by Kelly Ann Blake
Christmas plans
Business Kyneton has begun planning forChristmas and has agreat crewof volunteerswho have put up their hand to help as partofasub-committee.It’snot too late to getinvolved. If youwould like to help bring the festivespirit to town, contact Business Kyneton at info@businesskyneton.com.au
East Ward meet greet
There’sa chance to meet candidates running for Macedon Ranges’ East Ward in the upcoming local council elections at ameet and greet event.
Candidates hoping to win aseat in the east are Henry Bleeck, GeoffNeil, Andrew Scanlon, Daniel Young, Cassy Borthwick, Dion Alderton and Andy McKenzie (listed as they appear on the ballot draw).
East Ward covers the largest geographical area of the three wards, taking in Baynton, Darraweit Guim, Kerrie, Lancefield, Newham, Riddells Creek and Romsey.The meet and greet the candidates event is being supported by Eastern Macedon Ranges Business and Tourism Association and Romsey Neighbourhood House. It will be held at the Romsey Community Hub on Saturday, October 12 at 10.15am.
Voting for this year’selection will by post only.Ballot packs are to be posted out to all enrolled voters from Monday,October 7.
Romsey Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker into their engine bay
Local MP Mary-Anne Thomas officially handed over the keys to the medium tanker to brigade members last
Thursday
Brigade captain Nic Needham said the new vehicle would enhance firefighter safety with modern features.
“The Hino GT medium tanker provides almost 2500 litres of useable firefighting
water,” Nic said.
“It has front-mounted monitor (suppression system), which allows for in-vehicle firefighting, and a4WD crew cabin, which allows acrew of five to travel safely together in the cabin and greater offroad capability.”
Averaging 85 callouts per year,and with 44 brigade members, Nic said the new tanker was afantastic addition to the fleet before the upcoming fire season.
The vehicle replaces asingle-cab twowheel drive tanker and was purchased via the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, with atotal cost of $392,000 and agenerous brigade contribution of $58,000.
“If the pumper and tanker attend a callout it gives us the ability to leave a firefighting appliance in the town that can provide coverage from astructural and wildfire perspective,” Nic said.
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Romsey Fire Brigade members and District 2Commander Darren Brown with local member Mary-Anne Thomas MP.
Immortals unveiled at theShrine
An exhibition honouring our World War Idiggers, Immortals, featuring the work of Castlemaine artist Clayton Tremlett opened at Melbourne’sShrine of Remembrance on Saturday
The exhibition, which previously featured at the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Bendigo in 2022 and Central Goldfields Art Gallery in Maryborough in 2023, celebrates and connects ashared history for regional communities and brings together aportrait study of the faces of 66 Digger memorials throughout Victoria.
Through his comparative portrait study of the Digger memorials, Tremlett provides us with an opportunity to focus on cenotaphs to fallen soldiers in World WarI
Tremlett told the Express the latest exhibition was the third and final iteration of the project, which had spanned six years.
“The first exhibition of 46 portraits was at the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Bendigo in May 2022,” Tremlett said.
“The Maryborough exhibition featured 54 Digger memorials and the latest exhibition at the shrine features all 66.
“The images are on display in aspace underground at the shrine and the final result is pretty amazing.”
The artist and restoration expert said there was amyththat the Digger memorials were mass-produced and his research set out to dispel this.
Tremlett enjoyed the opportunity to visit communities all over regional Victoria and document each monument depicted in the exhibition. With most of the monuments facing east, the artist was often onsite at sunrise to capture images of the faces of the Diggers in these memorials in the light of the rising sun.
The result of Tremlett’sextensive research shows that each Digger Cenotaph is aunique individual and not just mass-produced generic faces.
Each memorial was fund-raised for and installed as a result of grassroots movements by local communities to honour those ‘volunteers’ who served and paid the ultimate price. Many feature the names of the dead and also those who enlisted.
Seniors travel free
Senior cardholdersinVictoria can enjoyfree public transportfor eight days as partofthe SeniorsFestival from October 6toOctober 13.
The free travel applies to all forms of public transportincluding trams, trains, buses and coachservices in metro, regional and rural areas. Cardholderswill need to carrytheir SeniorsCardwhile travelling and touchonand offwith their myki as usual –but myki cardswon’t be charged. For more information, visit: seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/free-travel
To explore the full rangeofVictorian SeniorsFestival events,visit: seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival-calendar
Local community members can catch an Artist’sTalk with Tremlett at the Shrine of Remembrance on Wednesday October 16 at 11am. To book, or for more information about the exhibition, visit www.shrine.org.au/immortals The exhibition runs until April 13, 2025.
The third and final iteration of Immortals by Castlemaine artist Clayton Tremlett is on now at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance.
Photo: James McArdle
Show and shine
The Castlemaine Hot Rod Club is hosting the Larry O’Toole Memorial Show and Shine on Sunday at the Campbells Creek footy ground on Fryers Road.
An icon in the hot-rodding sport, Larry was made alife member for his significant contribution to the club. He was recognised nationally and internationally in the hot rodding scene through his Graffiti Publications business based in Castlemaine. He was awell-known local business identity and avisionary co-founder of the Castlemaine Hot Rod Centre (Autoplex).
The event is open to all classic car enthusiasts ($10 per car from 8am) and the public are also invited to attend (gold coin donation from 9am). Food and coffee vans will be onsite.
Make aday of it and go alongand see what promises to be a great array of hot rods and classic vehicles.
Palm makes topnine
Kyneton Botanic Gardens’ impressive chilean wine palm has been short-listed in National Trust of Australia’sVictorian Tree of the Year 2024 honour
The striking tree features at the entrance to the gardens and is the largest and best known example in Victoria. Palms of this species are some of the largest palms in the world, and this one, planted in the 1870s, last measured was 13.5 metres tall with amassive stem girth of 4.25 metres.
Kyneton’schilean wine palm is one of nine finalists selected for the awards, which will now be decided by public vote. Each of the nine trees is listed on the National Trust’sSignificant Tree Register
Voting is now open, and will close at midnight on Tuesday,October29. The 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year winner,decided on by public vote, will be announced on Tuesday,November 12.
To take part in the online process, visit: surveymonkey.com/r/SBGFML3
An icon in the hot-rodding sport, Larry O’Toole was made alifemember for his significant contribution to the Castlemaine Hot Rod Club.
This chilean wine palm is afeature of the Kyneton Botanic Gardens.
Celebrating FirstNations music
The Macedon Ranges Truth and Reconciliation Group is presenting an evening celebrating First Nations music in Kyneton on Saturday, featuring artists Canisha and Pirritu.
Canisha is aFirst Nations artist with acaptivating exploration of emotion in her music. Her debut EP, Don't Be Scared,released in 2024 via Bad Apples Music, showcases her confident and lush pop sound.
Canisha's music is textured and rich, with inviting and warm vocals. She has performed at festivals including Yirramboi Festival, St Kilda Music Festival, Share the Spirit at Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Treaty Day Out.
Canisha's music blends pop sensibilities with soul flavour, marked by raw lyricism and storytelling.
Ngiyampaa man and First Nations singer-songwriter Pirritu’s (Brett Lee) music is gentle, honest and from the heart.
Strange and melodic chords frame this songwriter’s vocals that weave around his lyrics like agentle wind, enticing you into the depths of his personal journey, singing you astory of both sadness, love and hope.
Pirritu (meaning ‘Brett’ in Ngiyampaa Language) was adopted
by anon-Aboriginal couple as anewborn baby and raised to be proud of his Aboriginality, to follow his cultural journey and to connect back to family, culture and language –a journey he began when he was 14 years old.
Macedon Ranges Truth and Reconciliation Group was formed in 2022 by apassionate group of locals who aim to promote deeper understanding, respect and justice for and with First Nations Peoples in the Macedon Ranges Shire.
This event is an opportunity for the community to come together, to enjoy and celebrate incredible music, storytelling and learning.
MRT&RG will also share about their new strategic plan, created with input from Traditional Owners and First Nations residents in the Macedon Ranges.
The event is on from 7pm this Saturday October 12 at Kyneton Mechanics Institute.
Tickets are free for First Nations, $30 general admission, $15 unwaged, $50 solidarity, and tea and cake will be available for $5 during the interval.
Tickets can be booked online at: www.tinyurl.com/canishapirritu
Walk in a cemetery
Cemetries often have afascinating history, some dating back to early settlement times. Gisborne and Mount Macedon Historical Society has arranged acemetery walk at Gisborne Cemetery next week.
Those interested are invited to go along on Wednesday October 16 at 5pm (gold coin donation applies).
Records of the 'Public lands' office dated 1858 outline the approval of the trustees of Gisborne Cemetery on September 30, 1858. Gisborne Cemetery was originally laid out in sections based onreligious denominations, the major feature of the site being remnant iron bark forest and old European plantings of cedars, pnes and other unique trees.
first nationsartists Canisha and Pirritu will perform in Kyneton on Saturday.
MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESSMONTH October2024
Asafeand respectful placetoheal
Counselling and psychotherapy offer help for those times when our usual responses to life challenges are not enough, or for when things get too hard, too painful, too much to deal with.
The process begins with that first phone call.
The team at Macedon Ranges Counselling will ask you to give them abrief outline of what you’re going through, and they will listen with compassion and respect. They will answer any questions you might have about the counselling experience.
From the first session, they will work with you to explore your dilemmas and your inner wisdom. They will offer processes, insight and perspectives, psycho-education and practices to encourage self-regulation and self-compassion.
The practice provides general counselling
and psychotherapy for issues such as grief and loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety,family and relationship challenges, and emotional and psychological overwhelm.
The therapists offer asafe, respectful, nonjudgemental approach in which to explore, express and heal. They work with clients using arange of skills and modalities best suited to your needs.
Therapists Jim Fizdale, Merilee Bennett and Sue Drummond bring many years of personal and professional experience, professional qualifications, and ongoing professional training. They are accredited members of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
Macedon Ranges Counselling is situated in aprivate garden room, close to the heart of Macedon.
Building mental health and wellbeing
Dhelkaya Health believes you have the ability to make positive changes in your life and can support you in anumber of ways to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Counselling provides asafe space to explore arange of life topics to assist you on your journey towards change.
Dhelkaya Health offers counselling services with afocus on helping you to manage and overcome challenges that you may be experiencing in your life. So, if you are finding an issue is affecting you significantly,counselling may be beneficial for you and our sessions are confidential and private.
The counselling team provides timely,accessible, high-quality services. Their generalist counselling service is free and available to anyone in the community who may bestruggling with aspects of their mental wellbeing and no GP referral is required. To make an appointment you can either call 5479 1000 or email dchemail@ castlemainehealth.org.au and acounselling duty worker will then contact you to arrange an assessment appointment.
They also have apsychological therapy service provided by amental health accredited social worker.Discuss with your GP if this is right for you as this service is provided by GP referral with aMental Health Care Plan. The psychological therapy service alsoprovides children’scounselling for children aged 6-12 years by GP referral with aMental Health Care Plan.
Make the initial contact and their staffwill help guide youtoyour best option. Exercise and social connections are vital for mental health and wellbeing. Regular physical activity releases chemicals in the brain that boost mood and help reduce anxiety and depression. It can include anything from brisk walking to team sports, whatever you enjoy
Dhelkaya Health has anumber of walking groups and programs as well as strength training and exercise that could be perfect to get you started or to keep you on track. Youcan find the details on the website at www.dhelkayahealth.org.au/communityhealth-wellbeing/stay-active
Some of these walking groups also promote social connection, which enhances the benefits of exercise. Together,exerciseand social interaction create awhole-ofperson approach to mental health, promoting both physical wellness and meaningful relationships helping to build resilience.
We are delighted to offerour services for
community Feel free to call with questions or to
MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESSMONTH October2024
Paralympian to speak on resilience
Men’smental health is in the spotlight for abarbecue gathering with aspecial guest speaker paralympian Liam Twomey at Mount Macedon Golf Club. Twomey will share his inspiring story of overcoming mental illhealth after experiencing grief and loss. His journey towards wellness serves as apowerful example of resilience, making his address ahighlight of the evening.
Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group is hosting the event aimed at supporting men’smental health and suicide prevention. Recognising the importance of addressing grief, loss, and mental wellness, this event offers asupportive space for men who are navigating these challenging experiences.
The event will be held at the Mount Macedon Golf Club on Thursday,October 24.A free barbecue will begin at 6.30pm, followed by Liam Twomey’s presentation.
This event is open to all men and is designed to be awelcoming space where men can come together,share experiences and find hope through community To book afree ticket, visit: eventbrite.com.au
Balance mind and body
People may seek psychological assistance for many reasons.
There could be long-standing difficulties with mood, anxiety,relationships, or sense of self that get in the way of living afulfilling life.
There could also be situational difficulties related to changes in health, relationships and career that are difficult to cope with.
Dealing with past or recent trauma has always been acentral focus for psychologists.
Dr Biliana Ivanova of Individual Differences
Clinical Psychology and Consulting at Woodend says that more recently there has been increased recognition of the negative effects of social isolation and loneliness, not only on mental but also on physical health.
“Our psychological health is deeply intertwined with our physical health,” Dr Ivanova says.
“Wenow know that not only does the mind affects the body but also that the body affects the mind. Working with both is crucial in order to achieve an integrated outcome.
“Most of the time people are able to cope
with emotional difficulties using their own inner resources and close relationship networks.
“However,ifthe problems persist, are deeply private, or affect the person’s functioning in asignificantly negative way,it maybehelpful to seek professional help.”
Clinical psychology is aresearch-based profession with strict educational, ethical and regulatory requirements.
Clinical psychologists do not prescribe medication but work closely with other health disciplines, including GPs and psychiatrists in order to provide optimal care.
“Psychological therapy aims to recognise and mobilise each person’sstrengths in the process of recovery and growth,” Dr Ivanova says.
“And, most importantly,weneed to remember that each one of us is unique.”
Working with adults and older adults across arange of psychological issues.
Dr Biliana Ivanova BA,MPsych,PhD MAPS,FCCP
L-R: MRSPAG membersJoel Moody, KenReither and Marcus Ward welcome youtothe Men’sMentalHealth barbecue
Players readyfor premiere
Kyneton's Masonic Hall in Yaldwyn Street West will be transformed once again into acosypop-uptheatre, as Cathouse Players 'bump in' their production of Trap for aLonely Man
Director Bette Sartore and cast are fine-tuning their remaining rehearsals before opening night next week on Friday
October 18.
On holiday in the French Alps, newlywed Daniel Corban reports that his wife, Elizabeth, has disappeared.
Then alocal priest brings the missing woman back but is told in no uncertain terms that she is not his wife, and is an imposter. Witnesses are produced, includ-
Wild Weekender at Kyabram FaunaPark
Saturday 26 &Sunday 27 October
Have your face painted,bounce on jumping castles or pick out an airbrush tattoo. Plus, learn all about the park’swonderful animals with asupersized animaltalk schedule.
Kids visit free on weekends, public holidays and Victorian school holidays.*
ing the local nurse, who make positive identifications. Daniel descends into a nightmare of despair as nobody believes him. Who is telling the truth?
Audiences will be kept guessing until the stunning final few moments of this exciting and pacy thriller.
Six performances only –October 18-
27 –with tickets still $25/$20 and include sherries on arrival, programs, and all interval refreshments.
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/ CURGO
Enquiries to Helen on the new Catphone: 0494 166 257 Companion card is welcome.
L- R(Standing) Graham Pitts as Inspector Quentain, Galen Sartore as the Gendarme, (sitting:) Maggie Browne as Mademoiselle Berton, (standing) Helen Gramberg as Elizabeth, Michael Treloar as Daniel Corban. Photo: Nicole Katiforis
What’s old is new
Kyneton Historical Society launches newwebsite
While their motto might be ‘today is tomorrow’shistory’, Kyneton Historical Society’snew website demonstrates that yesterday’shistory can be today’snews!
Created collaboratively by volunteers, the new website is awelcomed update.
“Keeping our Historical Society going takes the kindness of local volunteers,” said current secretary Larina Strauch who has received an award for her many years of voluntary service.
“Along with much-needed donations, we are very keen to encourage new volunteers to consider matching their skills, passions and interests with the society’sneed for help.
“It really does take avillage to sustain not-for-profit organisations such as ours.”
Some of the tasks the Historical Society needs help with include: sorting and filing, gardening through the seasons including watering in the hot summer months, scrapbooking, tidying archives, indexing, scanning, cleaning, helping out at trash and treasure events, craft markets, and the gift shop, helping set up events and other activities, such as the Kyneton Agricultural Show and Daffodil and Arts Festival off-site displays.
“People can volunteer weekly,fortnightly or monthly.Infact, any help is always greatly appreciated!” Larina said.
To make adonation, volunteer,become amember or to do all three, Kyneton Historical Society invites its community to visit the new-look website for contact details and to find out more information.
Visit www.kyneton-khs.org.au
Telstra upgrades forMount Alexander
Telstra will be upgrading its mobile base station at Mount Alexander, Harcourt North and customers are warned of changes to reception.
The upgrades add infrastructure to bring better 4G and 5G capacity services to the community but the works will require aseries of temporary outages or reduction in mobile coverage.
On Wednesday October 9there will be disruptions to the Telstra mobile network during daylight hours as preparatory works to build works to upgrade the network.
From Thursday October 10 at 7am to Monday October 14 at 7pm there will be no Telstra mobile coverage from this site.
Telstra mobile customers will receive text messages advising of the upcoming work.
Landline services, NBN internet services and mobile coverage from other providers will not be impacted.
Any calls to Triple Zero from aTelstra mobile when the site is off air will automatically be diverted to any working mobile network for connection to emergency services.
Regional general manager for Telstra, Steve Tinker, said while crews needed to work during daylight for safety, the team would only be switching off the site when needed and would have it back on as quickly as possible.
“There’s never agood time to undertake this sort of work but once it is completed, it will mean better mobile services for local residents,” Mr Tinker said.
For mobile coverage in the interim, if residents have access to awi-fi signal at home or at work, Telstra encourages residents to activate wi-fi calling. This is a free setting on most popular mobile phones and allows your mobile to use aWi-Fi network to make and receive mobile calls.
To find out more they can google Telstra Wi-Fi calling or just search in your settings icon on your phone.
Many EFTPOS terminals can also be connected using fixed line or Wi-Fi/NBN internet connections. Retailers should contact their bank for more information and details on how to switch between these methods to ensure continuous service.
Newclinic forKyneton
Aspecialised women'shealth clinic is planned for Central Highlands Rural Health at Kyneton.
Last week, Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas announced Kyneton was among the next locations to open under afour-year plan to open 20 specialised women’shealth clinics.
The clinics aim to remove barriers women face when trying to access specialist care, delivering more services closer to home including pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, prolapse and incontinence, contraception and menopause services.
Each clinic will include access to specialists including gynaecologists as well as specialist nursing and allied health support.
Kyneton Historical Society has launched anew website.
The Compost Conversation Thegood manure
Animal manures can be fantastic additions to our compost recipe, in fact their use pre-datesdeliberate compost making in the Western tradition.
In traditional English and European agriculture, animal manures, rather than compost, were the main form for returning fertility to the soil. Farms almost always included adiversity of animals; horses, ‘house’ cows or goats, sheep, cattle or pigs and chooks.
Many of these animals were kept in barns over winter on straw ‘bedding’.
Come spring, the build-up of manure and straw would be ‘mucked out’ and spread as afertiliser on the cropping fields.
If this diversity of animal manures, mixed with averygenerous helping of bedding straw,sounds like arecipe for pretty good compost, you’d be right, and this is the role it played on the farm, as akind of proto-compost.
This practice of returning nutrients to the soil was disrupted by the industrial revolution, with tractors and machinery replacing horse (and human) power,artificial fertilisers replacing animal manures and herbicides, pesticides and fungicides starting to disrupt natural cycles of growth and decay
Let’shave alook at each of these issues.
We often get bagged or bulk manure from just one animal species. We can do our own blending for diversity,but will need to get manures from arange of sources.
worming treatments have been administered (not so good for our compost worms either) orthe health and general condition of the animals, which will affect the quality of the manure.
Despite these changes in agricultural practice, we still have arange of animal manures available to us in the early 21st century
The problems we encounter as compost makers (not living on traditional farms) is lacking that amazing diversity of manures, not knowing how much bedding is mixed in (straw or,often now,sawdust) and not knowing the treatments or management practices of the animals.
Knowing how much bedding is in a manure ‘mix’ can be difficult. Manures are generally nitrogen-rich, but if there is lots of straw and sawdust(carbon-rich ingredients) in the mix, we might be looking at an ingredient that is closer to being balanced than the nitrogen-rich ingredient we were expecting. More on this in the coming weeks.
The final issue concerns how the animals have been managed and looked after.This can include issues such asknowing when
Over the next few issues we will delve into the specifics of the manure from aparticular animal, what we needto look out for and how they will work best in our compost.
–JoelMeadows 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!
Penalties loom forescaped burn-offs
CFAisurging Victorians to take extra precautions while burning-offahead of the Fire Danger Period to avoid penalties and unnecessary use of emergency services resources.
Last year,CFA responded to 819 callouts for escaped burn-offs between January and December,with 48% (396 incidents) occurring in September,October andNovember alone.
This concerning trend appears to be ongoing in 2024, with CFAalready having responded to 37 incidents between 1and 20 September
CFAchief officer Jason Heffernan said this numberwas far too high and emphasised the widespread impact escaped burn-offs had.
"Weare aiming for asignificant reduction in escaped burn-offincidents this season as we head towards the FDP," Jason said.
"Last year's numbers, especially during
spring, placed an unnecessary strain on CFAcrews, neighbouring properties, and the community
"Letting aburn-offescape during the FDP can result in severe penalties, including heavy fines and liability for damages caused."
Under the CFAAct, penalties for allowing aburn-offtoescapeduring adeclared FDP can include fines up to $23,710, 12 months imprisonment, or both. The penalty is doubled if an escape occurs on aTotal Fire Ban Day
District 22 assistant chief fire officer Rohan Taylor highlighted the impact of a recent incident in Violet Town.
"Wewere called to agrass and scrub fire in Violet Town just after 1pm. It quickly became clear that it was an escaped burnoff," Rohan said.
"Wedeployedfive tankers to control the fire, which burned arelatively large area.
It required asignificant effort to contain, and while it occurred in cooler weather,the situation could have been far worse under warmer conditions."
Rohan stressed that this incident underscored the exact scenario CFAwas trying to avoid.
The Violet Town incident was notregistered onlineasa burn-off, which added additional challenges for responders.
"The mostimportant stepsare registering your burn-off, ensuring you have the tools tomanage it,and monitoring it closely," Rohan added.
"Westrongly encourage residents to clean up their properties before the bushfire season, but safety mustalways come first.
"With warmer and drier conditions predicted for this fire season, it'smore critical than ever to handle burn-offs responsibly."
For more information or to register your burn-off, visit the CFA website.
Glenlyon Dam, Hanging Rock Lake at Woodend and Jubilee Lake at Daylesford have each been restocked with 300 rainbow trout for people to enjoy recreational fishing.
The re-stock across various regions is part of the state government's package to improve fishing, boating and piers.
Rainbow trout are the perfect catch for beginners because they can easily be caught using widely available bait. To view thefull list of lakes, visit: vfa.vic.gov.au/holidaytrout
Getting up close with animal manures.
Snakes are athreat to your pet-Here’s howtokeepthem safe
As temperatures rise, snake activity becomes more frequent, especially in our region, which is home to venomous species such as the eastern brown, red-bellied black, taipan, and tiger snakes. Pets are most likely to being bitten on their head, neck and front legs.
Greencross Vets Macedon Ranges advises pet owners to remain alert and be aware of the warning signs of snake bites in their pets.
Snake bite symptoms
For dogs, snake bite symptoms vary depending on the type of snake and venom injected.
Common signs include:
•Discolouration, bleeding, swelling and pain at the bite site (often just one puncture)
•Lethargy, vomiting, diarrhoea and excessive drooling
•Body tremors, seizures and other neurological changes
•Insevere cases, dogs may have difficulty breathing, pale gums, rapid heart rate, collapse, or signs of shock or haemorrhage (nose bleeds, blood in urine)
Snake bites in cats can be more difficult to detect, as they often hide symptoms and may show subtle signs that mimic other conditions. While many symptoms are similar to those in dogs, cats may display additional signs that indicate asnake bite, including:
•Pain (vocalising when touched)
•Loss of appetite
•Excessive drooling
First aid tips for snake bites
•Keep your pet calm –doyourbest to avoid excitement and running.
•Call your vet and let them know you are on your way. They can begin to plan for your arrival.
•Donot attempt to catch the live snake or harm the snake (snakes are protected and killing them is illegal) it is not essential to identify the snake
Prevention Tips
While it's impossible to eliminate the risk of snake bites, you can reduce it by doing the following:
•Know your local vets who stock anti-venom
•Avoid high-risk areas (long grass, bush paths) or keep dogs on alead
•Alwayssupervise dogs in snake-prone areas
If you suspect your pet has been bitten, seek urgent veterinary care immediately. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet and snakes, Greencross Vets Macedon Ranges is always there to help.
Pet of the month
Cassie is aseven-year-old black lab living in Woodend. She is friendly,loves other dogs and is always up for apat and play Cassie is terribly scared of thunder and will often hide underneath the kitchen table. She loves to go for rides in the car
Eastern brown snakes are highly venemous.
@ YourOPINIONS
What happenedto duty of care?
Sarah Collier, Kyneton
Iamwriting in response to the article ‘Residents face eviction’ (Midland Express, August 20).
As ex CEO of RM Begg for the period 2000 to 2020, Iknow the Board spent considerable time determining the best use of this piece of property but unfortunately no decision was made due to financial limitations and of course the needs of the existing tenants in the flats.
Having communicated with the CEO of Respect after Iread this article, Icompletely understand Respect’sreasoning from an economic point of view,but I struggle to come to terms with the moral aspect of expecting the existing nine residents to relocate and in some cases, possibly away from the community they have been involved in and supported by all their lives. All this at atime when there is ahousing crisis throughout the country
Ican’t help but wonder if the RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care Board in 2021 had allowed alittle more time and more community consultation that some of these issues could have been discussed and perhaps been part of the contract when allowing Respect to take over the facility
Iagree with Board member of RM Begg, TomFoote, that 31 retirement units are an asset to the Macedon Ranges, however it’sthe moral component that is disgraceful. What happened to the Duty of Care component when the previous board
SUPER QUIZ?
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which popular film franchise?
General knowledge (1 point)
6. Manga are comics or graphic novels originating from which country?
7. Australia’s Andrew Bogut was known for which sport?
8. Who starred as Ron Burgundy in 2004 film Anchorman?
9. According to Greek mythology Helios was aGreek god of what? (3 points)
Peter Gene Hernandez is the real name of which otherwise known American singer-songwriter?
negotiated and handed over to Respect? Clearly it wasn’t on the agenda of either party
Campaignfor more carriages
MargieWhittle, Castlemaine
Re: R. Samson'sletter ('Train service a nightmare', Opinions, September 24).
While Iagree, not being able to board atrain too full to take more passengers is frustrating, giving up on trains altogether is music to the ears of fossil fuel companies. It is abetrayal to those of us who recogise train travel for what it is –our most efficient transportation system, best option for climate change mitigation and safest to use.
We need to take our irritations to state MPs and join or start acampaign for more carriages.
The ALP government introduced cheaper fares making trains an attractive alternative not only to Naarm/Melbourne but statewide. Affordable fares means economic inclusivity,a point not wasted on us lower income passengers.
Mr Samson mentioned planned journeys to the MCG and medical appointments but was silent on existing services offering pre-booked tickets. Areserved seat gaurantees its rightful ticket holder acomfortable journey.Five minutes is enough time, before an overcrowded train arrives, to have areservation reimbursed or rebooked.
Congested carriages are hardly a nightmare or sick joke except for train
staffstruggling to get through or having to remind adults to be considerate. First train via Gisborne is before 7am and last, before midnight.
Twenty-four daily weekday services; 16 onSaturday,13on Sunday.Sooner or later we'll all get aseat.
Several areas of agreement
KeppelCassidy, Castlemaine
Reading Chris Hooper's reply ('The trouble with wood heating', Opinions, October 1) to my letter on the sustainability of wood heating, it appears to me that we share several areas of agreement: the importance of good building design to minimise the need for heating, the importance that fuel production processes (of whatever kind) be sustainable and the importance of air quality in our communities.
Many older homes with wood heaters have little insulation, requiring constant use of their heater,while many heaters are old orpoorly maintained, or are used with inappropriate wood. These are all solvable problems with some community investment and education.
In regard to wood smoke, my experience is that the smell of smoke from wood fires in the distance is quite apleasant one, whereas thicker concentrations of smoke are unpleasant and irritate my airways. So Ithink the issue is one of concentration, and ensuring that this doesn't reach apointofcausing problems, particularly for those with respiratory condi-
tions. Obviously this will be easier to dothe less built upthe area is, but efficient burning modern heaters can make abig difference as they produce far less smoke than many older style heaters.
With regard to fuel sources, my understanding from speaking with afuelsupplier some time ago is that there are pretty strict rules around harvesting of firewood for sale, and that this must be salvage wood (i.e. not from standing, living trees), but Iamopen to being corrected on this.
The ideal sourceof wood for fuel is likely small-scale coppicing, perhaps with ashared grove among asmall number of households; however not everyone has the land to do this. In our area though, my friends who are experts in permaculture have pointed out agreat solution to providing sustainable firewood. The forests surrounding Castlemaine are all regrowth due to the terrible destruction wrought during the goldrush. As the regrowth trees have grown up close together,none has the room to grow into the large trees that are necessary for ahealthy ecosystem. Planned thinning of these regrowth trees would allow the remaining trees to grow into large trees, as well as providing inexpensive firewood for the community, particularly those on low incomes. This approach is currently not possible due to state government regulations, but Ithink it has a lot to recommend it from both an ecosystem rehabilitation perspective as well as meeting an essential need locally without the need for transporting firewood from other regions and paying increasingly high prices for the privilege.
Connecting Country is hosting aWeedIdentification and Control Workshop on Sunday that will cover the fundamentals of local weed identification and control techniques.
Weed workshop
Anew ‘Partnerships Against Pests’ project will see Connecting Country work with landcare groups, local contractors and other project partners to raise awareness of local pest plant and animal issues.
The project will involve aseries of field days, market stalls, a weed control video and training events alongside aseasonal communication campaign around key pest issues in the region.
To kick the project off, Connecting Country is hosting aWeed Identification and Control Workshop on Sunday October 13 from 10am to 1pm at Taradale Hall.
Join experienced and knowledgeable natural resourcemanagement practitioners and local contractors for an informative workshop that will cover the fundamentals of local weed identification and control techniques.
This event is FREE but places are limited so be sure tobook yourtickets via the Connecting Country website. Participants of the workshop will receive ashowbag of resources to get you started on your pestand weed control journey.Free morning tea and lunch are also included in the day
The Weed Identification and Control Workshop is funded by the Victorian Government'sPartnership Against Pests Program and the North Central Catchment Management Authority
For more information and bookings, go to www.connectingcountry.org.au/events or follow Connecting Country on social media.
Forty yearsof punk rocking
One of Australia’s most loved and influential bands, the Hard-Ons, is celebrating 40 years of punk rocking in public by embarking on 40th anniversary tours of both Australia and Europe.
The band is heading to Castlemaine's Red Hill Hotel on Sunday November 3tocelebrate the release of their new album, ILike You ALot Getting Older, the third album by the current lineup of Blackie, Murray, Ray and Tim.
In their original incarnation, the Hard-Ons shared bills with the likes of the Ramones and Nirvana and appeared on numerous Big Days Out. They scored anever-bettered 17 consecutive number one's on the Australian independent charts and in1989were the only Australian band still based in Australia to hit the top five in the NME charts. In 2021, the core pair of Ray and Blackie and 'new' drummer Murray found themselves anew front person in the form of longtime fanboy, Tim Rogers of You Am I
Over the years, the Hard-Ons have won the vocal support of artists like Dave Grohl, AC/ DC's Malcolm Young and Jello Biafra amongst countless others. They’ve influenced, not only subsequent generations of punk bands, but a wide-ranging groundswell of Australian alternative artists –fromYou Am ItoSpiderbait to Silverchair to Regurgitator to Magic Dirt to Powderfinger to the Dirty Three to The Chats –each of whom have been inspired by the Hard-Ons’ energy, free spirit and uncompromising dedication.
Catch the Hard-Ons on their 40th Anniversary Australian Tour at the Red Hill Hotel on Sunday November 3.
Tickets available at linktr.ee/thehardons
Celebrating 170years
The KynetonMunicipal Brass Bandwill perform aconcert this comingSunday to celebrate 170 years of banding in Kyneton
The concert will be held at the Mechanics Institute Hallat2pm, with adonation for entry.
Current band members will playa selection of music that has beenperformed by the Kyneton Band during the past 170 years.
When the Kyneton Band was actually formed is unknown, however the earliest reference to aband in Kyneton appearsin the book History of Kyneton Volume 11836 to 1900 ‘In December 1854, avisit to Kyneton by the Governor Sir Charles Hothamwas mooted.The Band was mustered to prepare’.
The Brass Band has beena consistent source of entertainment and music formajor events in the region.
Notable events the band hassupported include: welcoming royalty and dignitaries to town, the celebrations at the endofthe World Wars, Anzac Day and Daffodil Festival
parades, Christmas carols, and many other events such as school fetes, fundraising activities for localcharities,music competitions, race meetings, the Kyneton Showand summer concertsinthe BotanicGardens.
Over the years, many fine musicians, characters and hard-working individuals have donated theirtime to theband. Members such as Stan Martine whowas aband member for 70 years, George Kennedy and Don McKimmie served for 57 and50years respectively
Current members Rob Smith and Gary Andison joined duringthe 1970s and are still giving great service.
Historical items such as photographs, uniforms and instruments will also be on display in the hallfor the concert.
Compèred by MaritaDavieswith guest artists, guitarist Alan Fairclough, singer Tiffany Speight and theKynetonHigh School Band, this concert honours the history and music the Kyneton Brass Bandhas giventoKyneton for 170 years.
Kyneton Municipal Band
Date: SundayOctober13, 2024
Time: 2pm
Venue: Kyneton Mechanics
Institute Hall
Admission: Donation
Raffle Prizes to be won Guest Artists
The Hard-Ons are embarking on their 40th-anniversary tour of Australia and Europe- performing in Castlemaine on Sunday November 3
Malmsbury bridge restoration complete
Malmsbury Reservoir’spicturesque access bridge will be reinstated this month after an extensive restoration process.
Coliban Water'sgeneral manager of asset lifecycle
Marsha McMonigle said she was looking forward to seeing the bridge ‘come to life’ again as an iconic feature of the reservoir
“Several years of careful planning have been invested in this project," she said.
"The painstaking work then began to repair and replace parts of the walkway,which hadbuckled and corroded over more than 100 years.
“We’ve also been able to restore the coating of the structure to match its original white colour."
The heritage-listed structure, which provides access to
the reservoir tower,has not been in operation since 2017 after an engineering audit determined it was not safe to use.
The bridge has never been open for public use, but was regularly used by reservoir staff.
It was removed by crane in December 2023, in four 12-metre long sections, which were transported off-site for assessment and repair
Along with the restoration work, alarge amount of onsite preparation has taken place in anticipation of the bridge’sreturn.
“We’ve replaced the bridge’sfoundations and repointed the bluestone abutment,” Ms McMonigle said.
“Once complete, this $895,000 project will see this beautiful structure preserved and able to provide staffwith safe access to the reservoir tower.”
Civil and Earth Australia carried out the works on behalf of Coliban Water
“Wealso worked closely with Heritage Victoria, Dja Dja Wurrung and other key stakeholders in the lead up to the works. Everyone involved wanted to preserve the heritage of the bridge,” Ms McMonigle said.
“As well as the technical know-how,a lot of care and passion went into this project to provide the best outcome for the structure.”
Malmsbury Reservoir was first built in 1870, while the current dam outlet, tower and 50-metre long access bridge was constructed in 1906.
The reservoir remains apopular destination for visitors and families who can enjoy walking, shoreline fishing, kayaking, canoeing and on-water recreation.
Bright and spacious, this four-bedroom home is strolling distance to the recently revitalised Norwood Hill Recreation Reserve.
Pre, primary and secondary schools are also within easy reach making this aperfect family friendly location. Not to mention you are only aquick fiveminute drive to the centre of town or train station. The home is hidden from the street behind agarden façade offering privacy.A double lockup garage with both internal access and access to the back deck offers security.The yard is fully fenced keeping children and pets safe. The home’sflexible floorplan can accommodate families but also those looking to downsize without feeling cramped. The manageable backyard, decking and pool area are easy to upkeep. There are four generous bedrooms, three with built-in robes and the master with awalk-in robe and ensuite
bathroom. Being so generous, one of the bedrooms could easily double as asecond lounge.
The light-filled living and dining boast loads of natural light and share the rear of the home with the wellequipped cook’skitchen. Alarge island is perfect for meal prep and the inclusion of adishwasher makes clean up easy
The use of wood-look flooring throughout creates aseamless flow and is easy to maintain. Ducted heating and evaporative cooling ensure the home is always comfortable and there is a16-panel solar system to help offset the electricity costs. Although the yard is compact, the proximity to green spaces and outdoor recreational areas keeps you off the mower and enjoying time with the family.Overall, this is awell-located, feature-packed home ready for you to move in and start enjoying.
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With the Kyneton Train Station and the town centre within walking distance, this property is situated perfectly for convenience while still being in aquiet and peaceful position.
Offering ample space for your perfect home design to come to life, whether you envision a contemporary family home or aserene retreat away from the hustle and bustle, this property provides the perfect foundation. With generous dimensions that enhance its appeal, you can design your space to take full advantage of the fabulous corner position it offers with open space and reserve views at the end of the street.
Purchasing this allotment is not just about building your dream home; it’salso about securing avaluable asset in agrowing market. Kyneton has seen steady growth in property values over recent years, making it an attractive option for investors and owner occupiers alike.
Kyneton is renowned for its charming heritage and vibrant community.Located just ashort drive from Melbourne and adjoining townships, this thriving town boasts arich history, stunning landscapes and awelcoming atmosphere. You’ll find yourself surrounded by all the natural beauty of the Macedon Ranges while still enjoying the conveniences of modern
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Don’t missout on this unique opportunity to own apiece of Kyneton’scharm. Whether you’re looking to build your forever home or make asmart investment choice, this lovely property offers endless possibilities. Contact the agent today for more information or to arrange aviewing.
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Address: 19 Amber Rise,Kyneton
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Contact: 5422 2678
The perfect mix
Experience the charm of the late 1800s with this exquisite timber Victorian home, where classic colonial style meets amodern living lifestyle. Spanning 170m2 of living space, this home features wide, decked verandahs that invite you to relax and enjoy this beautiful home.
Inside, the character of yesteryear comes alive with four substantial principal rooms adjoining the central hallway,featuring three generous bedrooms, including amain bedroom with ahuge walk-in robe, acozy lounge, and abonus quaint study
Original baltic pine floors, walls and ceilings complement the soaring ceilings, giving each room asense of grandeur and timeless appeal.
Modern updates bring both comfort and style, with a renovated kitchen, laundry,and bathroom that caters to today’slifestyle.
The kitchen provides agreat space to cook and dine, featuring sleek electric cooking, adishwasher for
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Ducted gas heating ensures year-round comfort throughout the home, complemented by anew roof for great peace of mind.
Outside, aprivate garden unfolds across an 856m2 allotment, providing room to grow and play while still offering ample space for an extension if desired. The rear yard features full fencing, an additional outdoor toilet, and aversatile outdoor shack ready to be transformed into acharming alfresco dining area.
A9x6m garage/workshop adds versatility to the property,perfect for projects or extra storage.
Located just ashort stroll from Castlemaine North Primary School and Mount Alexander Golf Course, this home offers the rare luxury of a‘walk everywhere’ lifestyle in aserene garden setting. With a blend of classic beauty and modern living, this Victorian treasure is ready to welcome you home.
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•1950svilla with sunlit roomsand great position withrear access.
•2 double bedrooms, study /sun room, large dual living roomwith archways &etched glass entry
•Renovatedbathroom &polished timber floors
•Walking distance to trainstation, primary schools,gardens &more
For Sale
$739,000
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192 McIvor Road Road, Harcourt North.
3 a 2 b 7 v 10.0w
•Spacious, modern country home, featuring 3bedrooms,2 bathrooms (including an ensuite), and alargestudio/study.
•Open-plan living areawithcathedral ceilings and asleekkitchen.
•Shaded alfresco area completewith apizza oven, atree house deck, winding garden paths,a hot-house, and fruit orchard.
For Sale
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147Mostyn Street, Castlemaine.
3 a 1 b 1 v 409r
•Charming Victorian cottage: ideal investment or home.
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SixthCup for Station One
Station One likes to lead, and jockey Jack Hill rated him well in front.
Station One’sremarkable record in country cups continued when he won the $50,000 Murtoa Cup in aphoto-finish on Saturday
The brave win by the Liam Howleytrained stable star gave him his sixth Cup in the space of two years.
It also brought up the third win in four days for the Macedon Ranges stable, with alarge number of the six-year-old galloper’sconnections travelling to Murtoa for the occasion.
Station One has now won eight races from 36 starts, and accumulated prize money of $384,250.
Coming offa close second in the Coleraine Cup, Station One started asfavourite in the 2050m feature event at the Murtoa meeting.
Picaroon looked almost certain to win in the home straight, but Station One fought on strongly and in the closest finish of the day had his nose in front as the pair crossed the line.
Earlier in the day,the Howley-trained Onlygoldwilldo finally broke through for an overdue win at his eighth race start. Ridden by Mitch Aitken, the four-yearold won a1600m Maiden Plate in good style.
First-up from aspell, Onlygoldwilldo won by half alength much to the delight of connections.
At Cranbourne last Wednesday,the Howley-trained Platinum Destroyer won a 1600m Class 62 event by1.8 lengths. It was the four-year-old’ssecond win from seven starts.
Goldfields United wins tournament
After three days of thrilling soccer this weekend, Goldfields United –a representative female soccer team of the Castlemaine and Bendigo region –remained undefeated in the Western United Cup in Ballarat, winning all of
The Castlemaine contingent: Josie Turner, Madeleine Lane, Neve Salpietro, Frankie Van Tiggelen and Mara Reynolds.
Bill West
So close: Station One, on the outside, pips Picaroontowin the 2024 Murtoa Cupon Saturday.Photo: Ross Holburt/Racing Photos
PORTS WRAP SP GOLF results
CASTLEMAINE
Castlemaine ladies section welcomed visiting teams to competefor the prestigious MilfordSalver on Friday
Covering the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires
Town & District
Thisisa fun and spirited Irish Stableford Teams' event.
The home team of Helen Skinner, Jacquie Phiddian andHelen McEwen successfullydefended the title, winning with an impressive 83 points.
Runners-upfrom Trentham were Jenny Cutter,BernPrice and Anne McKeon with 77 points
Saturday's9@9 groupwere pleased to make it back to the clubhouse just before adverse weather arrived.
Helen McEwen (35) was the winner with 18 points, on acountback from Kevin Adams(21)
The October medal on Saturday saw35 competitors complete their rounds
The O'Brien brothers in C-grade stole the limelight.
Liam O'Brienfiredanoutstanding 9324-69 to collect the medal and C-grade awards; Lahlan O'Brien (22) finishedone stroke behind.
Gavin Lang 78-8-70 topped A-grade on acountback from John Jefferies (7).
In B-grade GarryMoore 87-14-73 edged out Nigel Wilson on acountback.
OrryCross claimed NTP,and Mary Beck and Brad Sturgess each ccarded two birdies.
Under clear skies, 33 turned outon Thursday,withLeonThomas (14) the overalland A-grade winner
Laurie Harding (16)clinched B-grade with 36 points, and Thomas andHarald Domanski were theNTP winners.
GISBORNE
Winners of the Gentsomes foursomes on Saturday withanimpressive 102 stableford poinswere BryceTrotman, Phil Tsamados, Mark Belcherand Rohan Gillispie.
After being washed out the previous week, the women approaciated perfect conditions for their stableford last Wednesday.MoonFlash Gordon wasa runaway winner with 40 points, fiveclear of runnerup LeanneDelaney
KYNETON
The monthly medaland first round of the men'schampionshiptook place on Saturday
Afield of 63 ventured outinoften wet conditions, which tested quite afew The medal and A-grade winner was Neville Yates with 77-12-65, from Louis Thompson 78-10-68.
BaryMurphy 83-14-69 edgedout Adam Smith 82-13-69 in B-grade, and Peter Kewnick 90-22-68 was five aheadofGreg Purvis in C-grade.
Robyn MacRae 105-28-77 led in the ladies. NTPswereMartin Webber,Col Wickham, Thompson and Yates (also super pin).
Wednesday'sstableford was sponsored by Les Healey from Hepburn Springs.
The winner as DavidPilcher (16) with 36 points, on acountbackfro Col O'Sullivan (21). Theladies winner wasTeaote Davies with 34 points.
Last Tuesday was medal dayfor theladies, with the Aand B-grade winnerstying, and ending up in aplay-off in afortnight.
Teaote Davies won A-grade with 9822-76 from Julie Harris101-22-79, and B-grade went to Deidre Dawes 103-2776 from ValmaSmoors 114-37-77. Davies, MacRae and Lorraine Ryan were the NTPs LANCEFIELD
There were close finishes in thelasttwo monthly medal events
On Saturday,Mark Andrews was the winner with 90-17-73, from Steve Gilbert 94-20-74 and Colin Thomas91-16-75.
The women'smedal on Wednesday went to LynMurchison with 108-31-77, from Di Brennan 107-29-78 on acountback from Carole Mee 111-33-78.
Nineholes:Ros Jensenfrom Wendy Nicholas. NTPs Murchison and Sandra
Matthews. Thursday stableford: John Leefe (13) 37 points on acountback from Denis Davenport (8)
Legends: Allen Collins (25) 39 points on acountback from Stephen Morgan (33).
MOUNT MACEDON
Macedon Ranges Family Law October Mug o' the Month sawDarcy Doyle (4) in good form.
He carded awinning 37 points to keep a trio playing to their handicap at bay
Kellie Spry (29) was the B-grade winner with 36 point, from Gary Liddy (23) on 35; Mark Burrage (10) was the A-grade runnerup with 36.
Inconsistent weather made it tough in Saturday'sstableford,withafternoon players bravingaheavy storm.
Overall andB-grade winner was Kevin Taylor (17) with 38 points, with Terry Bonello (14) apoint behind Paul Borrows (9) topped A-grade with 37 on acountback from David Watt (11.
Steve Hohmann had arare visit to the winners' circle with an average31points from Mike Smitheram (21)on30.
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ROMSEY
Asteady drizzle and strong,shifting winds tested players on Saturday.
Dylan Harris (7) adapted welland carded37stableford points to finish ahead of MalMottram (8)on34, and Mick Squire (4) and Ben Owen (14) both 33.
Harris had thelongest drive,and Mottram (2), Owen and Toby Clement were the NTPs.
Lis Mantelow(32)madethe most of Wednesday'sideal conditions to romp home with36 points.
Jenny Hartley(25) was runner-up on 29, with Lorraine Robb (44) third on 26.
The clubislooking forward to hosting Drummond Niddrie'sTri Series stableford on Sunday,October 27.
Romsey,Lancefield andMount Macedon clubs are competing withprovision for men, women and juniors.
TRENTHAM
Atough time at theoffice on Saturday, with persistent rain having adetrimental impact on most scores.
The exception was A-grade and October medal winner Andrew Holdsworthwith a 74-6-68.
Both the B-grade winner Scott Battyand C-grade winner MaxPearman has nett 73s. It wasalsothe first day of the men's championship, with Robin Wilson setting the pace with a71, three strokes clear of Holdsworth.
The ladiesalso played the first round of their championship.
Alex Evered was the day'swinner witha nett 70, from Linda Marchesi.
Trentham'sAnnuel Tournament from October21-27 provides apremiumweek of golfincountry Victoria, catering for every possible taste.
Close enough to Melbourne to travel, but farenough away for aquiet and rural atmosphere.
WOODEND
Nearly 50 in the Octobermedal field on Saturday,with the early starters geting the best ofthe conditions beforethe rain arrived.
Talented youngster WillMcLean continued his crackingform to win the medal and B-grade with 76-13-65, two shots ahead of DennisBarker.
A-grader Barney Hearnden had atremendous 73-8-65.
In Tuesday'sstableford (now starting at9am)Will McLean led theway with 38 points, with Greg Moxley,Fergus Nevin and AndrewDavies all on 35.
Lessthan aweektogofor theclub's 100th Woodend Open. Hopefully threetremendous days of golfahead —get entries in quickly!
The 2024-25 Castlemaine District cricket season is about to kick offand there is acritical shortage of umpires. For the first time in many years, the premier level cricket in this competition; the AGrade Senior Men’s cricket, will be mostly self-umpired for alack of independent umpires. This situation needs to be fixed quickly
The Castlemaine District Cricket Association needs more ‘men in black’ so that everyone can enjoy the game, including the umpires.
It’ssaid they have the best seat in the house and its true. It'sthe best position to officiate. The best position to enjoy the skills of the players on display.The best position
to enjoy some banter with those very same players. And you get paid for it!
Secretary of the Umpires Panel, Brendan Dunn, told the Express that the shortage was widespread across the state and that alot of sports were having the same difficulties.
"It'sa busy job, but you can switch offfor asecond or two between deliveries. Ienjoy testing myself that I'm applying the rules properly,that I'm alert. There'sa beer at the end of the day is always good too!" Dunn said.
The association has been organising local cricket since 1892. In the early 2000s the umpires formed asemi-
HappyHammond!
Lancefield'sTarnee Hammond (pictured) capped offa dominant season by winning the Riddell League'sB-grade netball best and fairest and the leading goal scorer awards. Hammond scored 31 votes, higher than any other winner across the five grades, with Woodend-Hesket'sMackenzie Brown runner-up on 24.
Macedon'sBronwyn Anderson won the C-grade best and fairest with 25 votes, two clear of Alexis De Ruiter (Riddell).
In D-grade, there was atight finish with Torah Dowling (Woodend-Hesket) the winner with 13 votes, and Danielle Battersby (Romsey) and Elli Houston (Riddell) joint runners-up on 12.
independent group (The Castlemaine District Umpires Association) and afocal point for the umpiring fraternity since then has been to holding an executive role on the CDCA to promote the work of the umpires.
They offer ongoing training and support to the umps and are able to assist in formal national accreditation credentials, these aren’t compulsory,but they provide a solid basis for future development. They are also closely involved with Cricket Victoria at the state level.
Anyone interested in signing up is asked to contact Brendan Dunn on 0409 970 911oremail him on bdunn@ gcom.net.au for achat about being an umpire.
Close throughout
Almost at the halfway stage of Northern District Croquet Association'sspring pennant competition, the Quarry Hill Galahs (Colin Scott /Irene Mudoch) maintained their top-of-the-table status in Division 1/2 –but only just –with aone hoop win over stablemates the Rosellas (Chris Eiffert /Bernie Lacey). Murdoch anchored the win, taking out both her singles games, including afinal hoop 7-6 win over top-ranked Eiffert. It was a close battle all through, with four of the six games decided on the final hoop.
In the other Div 1/2 game, Kyneton Yellow (Pat Fahy / George Lund) had asolid win over the Quarry Hill Kookaburras (John Murdoch /Gayle Deary). Using ahome court advantage, Fahy'stwo singles wins plus dominating both doubles games gave Kyneton a4-2 win, and moved them into second place on the ladder,leapfrogging the Kookaburras.
In Division 3, current undefeated leaders Maldon Maple (Julie and Trevor Ware) continued their winning streak, but were pressed hard by Macedon'sMtTowrong (Terry Goodley /Liz Harnden) to a3-3 games result, but taking the win byjust four hoops. Also still undefeated are Maldon Acacia (Rod Bennett / Gary Dykes), who also hada close call against Maldon Wattle (Terry Beck /Gavan McCarthy), 3-3 games each but Acacia won by eight hoops. These top two teams faceeach other in the next round, so one will emerge asthe undisputed leader Trailing closebehindwith just one loss is Kyneton Yellow (Judy Aldred /Margaret Parker) who consolidated their third placing with adominant 5-1 games win over Macedon'sMtCharlie (Noeline Richardson /Lyn Robinson). Aldred won both her singles games, and Kyneton prevailed in both the doubles.
RDFNL grows
All the necessary approvals have been granted to enable Melton South Football Ntball Club to leave the Ballarat League and crosstothe Riddell District Football League for season 2025.
The move means there will nowbe 11 senior clubs in the RDFNL next season.
Gisborne Giants will bea fully fledged senior club as well next season, meaning the RDFL have two new clubs in itssenior football and netball competitions.
The Ballarat League has wished Melton South well for 2025.
Castlemaine team to beat
Aftertwo weeksofthe Goldfields Croquet Association pennant season, Castlemaine is emerging as the team to beat in both divisions.
In division 2, it was ashaky start for Castlemaine in their visit to Maldon. Theo Stockx got the home team offtoa good start with a7 hoops to 3victory over Nick Quirk. Chris Cooper continued the good start for Maldon when he hung on to beat Steve Duffy 7-6. In the reverse singles, Castlemaine started to show their class, with Duffy beating Stockx 7-5 while Quirk was too good for Cooper winning 7-3. With the match tied at two games apiece, both teams had everything to play for in the doubles and playfor it they did. The game went right to the 13th hoop with Castlemaine eking out a narrow 7-6 win togo top of the ladder
In the other match, Bendigo proved far to strong for Kyneton. Rod Arnold got Bendigo off to agood start with a7-3 win over Darryl Chivers. John Lillyston followed that up with a7-4 win over Graham Smith. The reverse singles was arepeat of the same with the Bendigo pair winning both games. With the match gone, the Kyneton pair threw caution to the wind in the doubles, going for every shot, which produced an upset 7-2 victory
In division 3, Castlemaine were at home to Eaglehawk 3. Paul Williams buoyed by his success in the Kyneton HiLo Doubles Tournament the previous week, got the home team offtoa good start with a7-4 victory over Naz Lindrea. Heather Crawley kept the momentum going with abig 7-0 win over Merike Robertson, she then continued with a7-4 win over Lindrea in the first of the reverse singles. Robertson managed to salvage one win for Eaglehawk beating Williams 7-4, before Castlemaine closed out the match with a7-3 win in the doubles.
In the other match, Eaglehawk 1had a three-game-to-two win over Eaglehawk 2.
L-R: Doug, Brendan and Ken, who between them haveclose to 75 years of cricket umpiring under their belts.
Aussiechamp forsecond time
In aremarkable performance, a15-year-old from the Macedon Ranges —more specifically Newham —has just become Australian Equestrian Interschool National Champion in Combined Training for the second successive year Georgie Constable, aBraemar College student, excelled at the Marcus Oldham interschool championships held over five days at Tamworth, New South Wales.
In addition to capturing the individual title, Georgie also secured the lowest score across all combined training divisions.
She also played akey role in helpingTeam Victoria become the best state in combined training. The four best scores from each state'scompetitors were tallied up.
Georgie rode her favourite horse, the six-year-old home bred Highland Dancer
The mare was bred on thoroughbred lines at the Constable family's15-acre property,and is generally referred to as 'Barbara'.
Lindsey and Mark Constable moved as 'tree chang-
ers' to reside at Newham 16 years ago, amove they have never regretted.
Having ridden at ahigh level in Australia, Lindsey was thrilled to be able to go to Tamworth for the big event and watch some of the best young riders in Australia compete in dressage, combined training, eventing, jumping and show horse.
Georgie has strong back-up supporting her equestrian pursuits.
Mark said his two daughters, Georgie and Ellie, attended Newham Primary School and were riding ponies at avery young age. They have further developed their skills as members of the Riddells Creek Pony Club.
"The bond between the sisters has been abig part of Georgie'sdrive and success," he said.
"Individual dedication leads to team success."
While Georgie is largely focused on horses all year round as arecreational and competitive pursuit, Ellie also enjoys playing netball with the Woodend Netball Club.
LONG-TERM AMBITIONS
After returning from Tamworth, Georgie told the Express she was pleased she had been able to successfully mix her studies and love of horse riding at Braemar,which hadaverystrong equestrian team.
"I would like to make acareer out of it (horses) perhaps even getting to the level to vie for Olympic Games selection some time in the future.
Last year Georgie won the national title when the championships were held at Werribee.
Apleasing factor was her ability to jump at ahigher average level in combined training than 12 months ago.
In addition to Georgie, the other Braemar riders to compete at Tamworth were Marly Wright, Macy Doyle, Tyler Gamble and Nina Rysenbeek.
The second-time Australian champion expressed special thanks to dressage coach Justine Greer,from New Gisborne, for guidance.
Tough time forbowlers
Bill West
Wet conditions played havoc with Highlands bowls opening round pennant matches on Saturday.
Across the three divisions, only four matches couldbecompleted, with seven eventually called off due to wet conditions, resulting in draws (points shared).
Most games began, with those on grass greens generally called off first.
There was plenty of optimism about the possibility of getting results on synthetic surfaces, but the amount of rain across the wider Highlands area varied considerably.
Two matches were completed at Gisborne, and two at Kilmore.
In division one, Gisborne opened the season with apromising 29-shot shot victory over Diggers Rest, and Kilmore showed it will be alikely contender with a
23-shot margin against Lancefield, securing maximum points.
The inclusion of Luke Spargo gives Kilmore more fire power.
Last year's division 1grand finalists Kyneton Golf andRomsey shared the points, with Broadford versus Trentham also washed out.
Scores: Gisborne 75 dDiggers Rest 46: A. Higgins 25 dP.Robinson 16, G. Candy 30 dR.Treweek 11, P. Williams 20 lost to B. Jenner 21. Kilmore 61 dLancefield 38: M. McMaster 19 dJ.Holmes 13, S. Fitzgerald 23 dG Stewart 16,L.Spargo 19 dH.Matthews 9. Kyneton hadthe bye, and is looking forward to welcoming traditional rival Kyneton Golf on Saturday with averystrongside, boosted by an influx of quality players.
Should be amatch worth watching.
Other division 1matches are Romsey v
Lancefield, Trentham vKilmore, and Diggers Rest vBroadford. Gisborne hasthe bye.
ONE SHOT TO SPARE
The division 2match on Saturday between Gisborne and Woodend wentright downtothe finalend.
Gisborne edged out the Woodsmen 6261, with all rinks close.
Barry Wylie went down 17-21 to Mike Dornau, Richard Newton defeated Norm Bickerdyke 24-20, and David Wesney had a21-20 advantage overStephenPickles.
The other division 2matches were washed out.
Kilmore's division 3side outplayed Gisborne (4) 74-36. A. Jowett 15 lost to S. Fallowfield 17, S. Bloomfield 23 dJ.Hunter 11, and J. Fitzgerald 31 dF.Perich 8.
The remaining three matches were washouts.
Looking ahead
The future structure of pennant divisions in the Highlands playing area received amention at ameeting in Gisborne last Thursday
Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region chairman, Lloyd Simms, asked that the Highlands pennant committee begin looking atthe structure of divisions for season 2025-2026.
Theregion pennant committee will also be asked to look at the Ballarat Region structure as there are some definite inbalances in some of the lower divisions there as well. It was pointed out that the numbers in the Highlands area could cause some issues when structuring divisions, the main one beingthe problem of one club havibg two teams in the same division.
Both pennant committees are to receive aletter asking them to begin looking ahead to next sason soon, rather than leaving the subject to June-July nextyear
Georgie Constable excelled at the Marcus Oldham interschool championships held over five days at Tamworth.
Photo: Red Aussie Co Photography (www.redaussieco.com.au)
Georgie has become Australian Equestrian Interschool National Champion in Combined Training for the second successive year.
Welshpacemanready to fire
Bill West
With aweektoacclimatise,Welsh speedster Joe Monk was all ready to play his debut match with Woodend Cricket Club on Saturday but the adverse weather intervened.
The 27-year-old Monk and partner Ashlyn are already excited about spending the next year 'Down Under'— it'ssomething of aworking holiday with priority being the next six months involved with the local cricket club, then months to explore various parts of Australia.
Monk comes to Woodend after playing the past two seasons with Oswestry Cricket Club in the Shropshire League.
The Oswestry CC is across the border around six kilometres from Monk'shome town of Welshpool; he works as atransport planner
The Shropshire competition does not have finals, and Monk collected 29 wickets in the just completed season.
He and Ashlyn have found Woodend Cricket Club very welcoming, with some local similarities to what they have been used to back home.
They are residing in aquiet rural locality at Spring Hill, and have an essential car to explore Macedon Ranges surrounds and beyond.
The cricket club is staging a'Welcome Dinner' for them this weekend.
Monk is familiar with the type of overcast,
GDCA scores
Match score summaries from Gisborne District Cricket Association's opening round of McIntyre 1sts and 2nds, and Johnstone Shield 1sts and 2nds on Saturday,were: McIntyre 1sts: At Sankey Reserve —Romsey 5/165 (25 overs) —Ben Way65, T. Stevenson 53 lost to Gisborne 8/171 (Jarrod Vernon 75, R. Vernon 36 —A.Paterson 2-23).
Woodend 0/40 (X. Tadd 19 n.o., M. Stewart 17 n.o.) from 5.5 overs vMacedon (play abandoned).
Broadford 8/260 C. Stute 77, B. Hickey 38 J. Dillon 4-43, F. Fernando 3-45)lost to Sunbury United 2/261 (36.2 overs) Upul Fernando 107, F. Fernando 101 n.o. Rupertswood 9/259 (44 overs) M. Twentyman 112, M. Howell 54, N. Crotty 29 n.o. dSunbury Kangaroos 8/248 (41 overs) R. Phillips 75, M. Fox 61 —J Honner 4-59, Twentyman 3-35) on DLS method.
Johnstone 1sts: Eastern Hill 6/188 (40 overs) lost to Wallan 8/191 (39.3) R. Cumberland 63, J. Mifsud 34) ;Eynesbury 4/114 vEast Sunbury and Aintree 2/87 vKilmore both abandoned.
McIntyre 2nds: Gisborne 2/60 (H. Luxmoore 31 n.o.) vRomsey play abandoned; Sunbury Kangaroos 36 (H. O'Donovan 4-12, Z. Borg 313) and Macedon vWoodend both abandoned.
Johnstone 2nds: Eynesbury 5/160 (40 overs) vEast Sunbury, Wallan vEastern Hill and Aintree 8/200 vKilmore 0/2 all abandoned.
drizzly weather that curtailed the Gisborne District Cricket Association'sopening round on Saturday
He just wants to be able unleash the new ball at some opposition batters, hopefully beginning with Sunbury Kangaroos this Saturday
Before the start of the A-grade match against Macedon at Gilbert Gordon Oval, he was presented with anew baggy green WCC cap by Kevin Sullivan, a'Living Legend' who chalked up arecord 360 games with the club.
Sullivan turned the clock back reminiscing briefly on how nervous he was playing his first senior game with Woodend, in the company of such 'greats' as Peter Barker,Jim Godden and Harold Richardson.
Another Woodend recruit this season is young left-arm fast bowler Harrison Sheahan, who attends university and formerly made an impact with Kyneton Cricket Club and representative sides.
Just under six overs were played, with Woodend openers Xavier Tadd and Marcus Stewart compiling 0/40 in good style.
Rain stopped play,and teasingly lightened off at times, but not enough to prevent the umpires having to eventually call the match off.
West Indian import Alex Browne, who'sdebut with Macedon was flagged in last week's Express, was also denied achance to show his talents on Saturday
Run chase pays off
There was plenty of excitement at Sankey Reserve as Gisborne batters chased down Romsey'stally of 5/165 on Saturday to win their McIntyre Cup 1sts match.
It was arain-interrupted afternoon as the Gisborne District Cricket Association's20242025 season began.
There were plenty of washouts, but three of the four McIntyre 1sts matches yielded results.
The replay of last season'sgrand final was condensed into 25 overs apiece.
Sent in to bat, Romsey finished up compiling 5/165, with coach Ben Wayblasting 65 from just 30 balls, and opener Taylor Stevenson showing good form with 53.
Gisborne welcomed Joshua Wills and Joshua Brown, both promising young cricketers from the UK.
Coach Jarryd Vernon and his assistants have plenty of talent at their disposal and an-
other premiership will be no surprise.
Agood start to the Dragons' run chase produced 49 runs before awicket fell, then Jarryd Vernon timed his free-scoring innings to perfection.
He played an array of strokes to score 75 from 56 balls before being bowled by Aaron Paterson in the 25th over
The last over was extraordinary; there were wides, Jarryd Vernon was bowled by Paterson after Gisborne had edged ahead, and next ball the same fate befell assistant coach Leigh Brennan.
Then there was arun out on the final ball, again involving Paterson, as Gisborne finished on 8/171. Spectators certainly saw both sides put on ashow
An outstanding all-round performance on Saturday came from Rupertswood'sMatthew Twentyman as he scored 113and then claimed three wickets as Sunbury Kangaroos made a valiant bid to scored 260 for victory
Promoted Broadford did well to knock up 8/260 with opener Conner State slamming a quick fire 77.
Unfazed, Sunbury United replied with 2/261 from just 36.2 overs. Broadford'sattack could not stop the heavy run flow
It was adual Fernando feast, with evergreen Upul scoring 107 and Fabian an unbeaten 101 in awinning tally of 2/261. Fabian had earlier claimed three wickets.
The Woodend vMacedon match saw just under six overs of action, with it being called offbefore afternoon tea.
In McIntyre 2nds, Sunbury Kangaroos were bundled out for ameagre 40 by Rupertswood, with five 'ducks' on the scorecard.
This Saturday'sMcIntyre 1sts matches are: Macedon vGisborne.
Romsey vSunbury United. Broadford vRupertswood. Sunbury Kangaroos vWoodend.
Prized cap: Welsh cricketer Joe Monk receives his ‘baggy green’ from Woodend Cricket Club and GDCA lifemember Kevin Sullivan on Saturday
Bill West
Macedon Cricket Club’s McIntyre Cup captain Gareth De Rosayro and the club’s new West Indian import Alex Browne were very disappointed their match was washed out at Woodend on Saturday .Both have turned their attention to the Cats’ home game against reigning premierGisborne at Tony Clarke Reserve this Saturday. “We’ve put in abig pre-season,” De Rosayro said, with Browne —who arrived from overseas on Thursday also very keen tosee the club do well.
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