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A Kyneton fashion designer’s bold creations graced the catwalk at Kangan Institute’s end of year fashion show. Neil Harvey, 25, was awarded best runway collection (judge’s choice) for his menswear collection and was presented with an internship to work alongside Australian fashion designer Tiffany Treloar. Mr Harvey said he was surprised by the result during last month’s event. “It was really unexpected … when I got called up I genuinely cried,” Mr Harvey said. He described his three-piece collection as “loud and over the top” and a true reflection of his personality. “My collection ‘I Scream’ is a colourful menswear collection that’s based on who I am,” Mr Harvey said. “I used faux fur, vinyl … over the top fabrics for one big explosion.” The budding fashion designer has recently showcased his creations at Melbourne Fashion Week. Mr Harvey said his time at Kangan Institute has been very “rewarding”. “It’s a great place to learn fashion,” he said. Jessica Micallef
Concern rises over pokies By Laura Michell and Jessica Micallef Hume council is concerned about an upward trend in gaming machine losses across the municipality, with more than $29 million lost in the first three months of 2018-19. Monthly data from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation shows that $9.9 million was lost at Hume gaming venues in July, followed by $10 million in August and $9.4 million in September. In 2016-17, more than $109 million was lost on poker machines in Hume – about $300,339 every day. The municipality is home to 833 gaming machines at 14 venues. Hume mayor Carly Moore said the losses
showed a trend of significantly higher losses month-on-month. “While gambling is a legal activity, it can become problematic and can have harmful consequences for individuals, their families and the broader community,” Cr Moore said. “The recent data on losses show a worrying trend of pokie machine losses across Hume city and it is also concerning to see the potential impact of the state government’s new legislation for 20 year licences that was passed last year. “Hume has a regional cap of 851 pokies entitlements and council remains committed to raising our communities’ awareness of the potential harms associated with gambling. “Council will continue to work with the state
government to see that the harm for gambling is minimised, especially within our most vulnerable communities.” Alliance for Gambling Reform spokesman Tim Costello said the commission’s data showed Victoria was headed for record pokies losses in 2018. “Increased losses mean rising harm, family violence, suicide, financial hardship and crime, which is particularly disturbing when you consider it is often our most vulnerable communities who are being exploited by poker machines,” he said. Earlier this year, Hume council began a review of its Responsible Gaming Policy and asked residents to share their opinions and
experiences with gambling. The policy will assist the council to respond to the Victoria Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation on gaming applications throughout Hume. A series of workshops and surveys were held in September and October to seek feedback from residents. A draft policy will be developed and will be available for public consultation in 2019. Data from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation also show that machine venues across the Macedon Ranges have collected more than $8 million in losses during October, up from $7.8 million in September.
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Assistant Commissioner Debra Abbott knows she has a big job ahead of her – but she is relishing the challenge. As Victoria Police’s new commander in the North West Metro Region, Assistant Commissioner Abbott is in charge of all policing from the CBD out to the city’s northern and western fringes – one of Australia’s fastest growing regions. A 30-year veteran of Victoria Police, she most recently served as the head of state emergencies. “I’m actually very fortunate that my career has been really diverse,” she said. “I have led a large number of programs and projects, including the roll-out of new police uniforms.” Assistant Commissioner Abbott is keen to bring her experience into one of Melbourne’s most complex policing regions. “The good thing about working in the region of the north-west is that it is such a diverse area,” she said. “Every single day is different. “It’s enormously fulfilling – every day I pinch myself I’m so lucky.” The rapid change of pace in both the CBD and growth corridors in the city’s north and west means police must constantly adapt. Assistant Commissioner Abbott said that when she first worked in the region, very few people were living in high-rise apartments. “Now it’s growing, and growing so fast, which means we do have to police differently and respond to different challenges,” she said. Assistant Commissioner Abbott said that despite the constant change, basic principles had remained constant in her three decades in Victoria Police. “We’re there to do our utmost, that doesn’t change,” she said. “The things that haven’t
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Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas was reappointed as Victoria’s cabinet secretary. Ms Thomas has held the position since first being appointed to the role in November 2016. “It’s an honour to have been chosen again to serve as cabinet secretary in the Andrews Labor government,” Ms Thomas said. “I will not waste a single day implementing Labor’s election promises and delivering on our progressive agenda.” Prior to her role as cabinet secretary, Ms Thomas served as the parliamentary secretary for health and carers.
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Debra Abbott is the new North West Metro police commander. (Damjan Janevski)
really changed are dealing with greed and rage and jealousy and power. What does change is the environment in which we operate. We have a growing community, we have a growing population, our roads are carrying more cars, more pedestrians and more cyclists.” Assistant Commissioner Abbott takes seriously her role to protect the community, but also knows their sense of safety is also important. “The perceptions of safety are as important
as safety itself,” she said. “Some parts of the community are in pain or struggling. My thought is the police are the community and the community are the police – there are parts of policing that we can’t do alone.” Keeping up with crime trends and new forms of policing is one thing, getting ahead of them is another challenge altogether, she explains. “It’s also really important to keep a really open mind on the things ahead on the horizon,” she said.
A man has been arrested after he became stuck inside the chimney of a Lancefield pharmacy last week. Police were called to the High Street store about 10.30pm on December 3, after the alarm went off. A short time later, police were called to the same address by a man who had become trapped inside the chimney. A 22-year-old Woodend man was assessed on scene for minor injuries before being taken to a police station. He was charged with burglary and was bailed to appear at Kyneton Magistrates Court on February 4. Jessica Micallef
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Gisborne’s homelessness problem has spurred Rotary Club members into action. Rotary committee member Brendan Watters said the club’s We Care project was receiving a great response from the community. “Cobaw Health recently announced that there are 105 registered homeless people in the Macedon Ranges area,” Mr Watters said. “Rotary was shocked to hear of this statistic. “We contacted Cobaw Health and they told us that the most urgent need was for toiletry items. “In response, we have organised collection bins for toiletry items such as soap, toothpaste,
[and] shampoo in Gisborne library, Macedon Ranges Health, Gisborne Gazette offices and Bendigo Bank. “Rotary volunteers have already assembled nearly 100 packs of donated items.” Mr Watters said the club would like to receive donations of blankets and sleeping bags and food items to help expand the project. The donated items will be presented to Cobaw Health at a Rotary dinner-meeting at Gisborne Golf Club on Tuesday, December 11. Jessica Micallef
Macedon Ranges residents can have their say on a new draft local law which aims to improve safety around Kyneton Airfield. The draft local law would align the airfield with the best practice safety standards set out by the Civil Aviation Authority. Copies of the draft can be viewed on the council’s website and at council service centres. Residents can have their say at mrsc.vic.gov.au/ yoursay or send a written submission to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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Construction is under way for six tennis courts in Kyneton. This project has been funded by the Macedon Ranges council and Kyneton and District Tennis Club to renew their existing facilities and include four new synthetic grass courts, two plexipave courts and the installation of new lighting. The tennis courts are scheduled to be completed by March 2019. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @star_weekly
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Scholarship with a smile By Jessica Micallef
Safety plea on festive lights Hume home owners are being encouraged to think about traffic and pedestrian safety before flicking the switch on their festive light displays. Hume council is asking residents who are planning to deck their houses in Christmas lights, and think their displays will attract high volumes of visitors, to get in touch with its traffic management team to discuss any concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety. Mayor Carly Moore said the council wanted to ensure traffic around popular Christmas displays was managed as safely as possible. “Council knows that many residents spend weeks, months and sometimes years creating their magnificent, awe-inspiring displays and we want everyone to enjoy them safely,” she said. The council is also calling on residents to be aware of traffic as they make their way around the neighbourhood displays. Cr Moore said drivers and pedestrians needed to be courteous, considerate of others and extra careful. “Exploring local Christmas light displays can be a magical and joyful experience and for many Hume families, it’s an annual tradition,” Cr Moore said. “As you drive or walk in and around local streets this festive season, it is really important to pay attention and be safe.” To discuss traffic managements around your home, phone 9205 2200.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School pupil Katie Warburton was the top of her class. Katie was awarded a 2019 Hume council education scholarship fund that assists with the costs involved when starting secondary education. The year 6 pupil said she was proud of her achievement.
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“I feel accomplished because I never expected it … I feel happy about it,” Katie said. “The scholarship is really helpful because my mum has MS and my dad is a carer for her and it’s really helpful for them.” She said she was looking forward to starting secondary school at Salesian College in Sunbury. School principal Julie Freeman said Katie was “a real standout” recipient. “She’s had a lot go on in her life and she comes to school every day with this beautiful big smile … she just fully commits to her friends and the school,” Ms Freeman said. “She really epitomises our three R’s of respect, responsibility and resilience.” The scholarships can be used to fund uniforms, books, school fees and excursions.
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School pupil Katie Warburton received a scholarship. (Marco De Luca)
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MY PLACE Una Mitchell enjoys a good hike and loves what the country life has to offer. The Newham resident chats with Jessica Micallef about her involvement in her band Crane. What is your connection to the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges area?
What other hats do you wear in the community?
My connection to the Macedon Ranges is that I live in Newham and go to school in Macedon.
Within my community, I’ve been a barista at my local coffee shop, I babysit local kids and I am in a local girls football team.
I first moved here when I was one year old, so I have lived here for 16 years. What are you passionate about? I am passionate about a few different things. I love hiking and camping. At school I love maths, and I love making things. I love doing jigsaw puzzles, sewing and origami. Tell me a bit about your band Crane and how it came about? Crane originated as a school rock band that rehearsed once a week before school. Now with our current line-up, we are more serious and we are more independent and less school-based. We organise our own external gigs and rehearse outside school as well. How did you become involved in the upcoming Battle of the Bands regional finals? Crane entered Battle of the Bands in Kyneton on September 22. We came second place, however the winning band was unable to perform in the upcoming Battle of the Bands regional final, so they generously gave us the opportunity to play instead.
What would people be surprised to know about you? Something that people might be surprised to know about me is that I can lick my elbow. I guess I have a flexible left shoulder. What is the best thing about the Sunbury/ Macedon Ranges? The Macedon Ranges are beautiful, there are fewer restrictions than that of city life. For example bonfires and camping in your backyard, you can hear the frogs and the birds and lots more wildlife, you can have varieties of different pets and there is almost no traffic. If you could change anything about the area, what would it be? The ability to get around without driving. I am not 18 yet, so I cannot drive on my own. This means that I must rely on my parents for most of my travel (either that or I am catching a lift with a friend’s parent). I would like there to be safer bike routes between the towns and train stations. And easier public transport in general. It could be a bus that goes through all the towns four or five times a day (I imagine sort of like the city loop in Melbourne).
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when it comes to service,” Sue says. “Looking after customers’ needs is rewarding, especially when you know you can provide them with a mattress to help not just with a good night’s sleep, but with all kinds of issues – medical and general health to the purely recreational.” The store stocks Australian-owned and manufactured products, with a huge range of mattresses, bases and bedheads, along with pillows, toppers, quilts and protectors giving you an all-round one stop bedding shop.
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New leader at Sacred Heart By Jessica Micallef Craig Holmes is passing the mantle to Darren Egberts as the new principal of Sacred Heart College Kyneton. After eight years as the head of the school Mr Holmes has resigned from the role, effective from mid-January next year. He said one of his highlights during his time as principal was seeing the students grow academically. “It was great to see the school flourish in VCE results … and the redevelopment of the college crest.” Mr Holmes will be moving to Thomas Carr College Tarneit as the new principal for
the start of the 2019 school year. Mr Egberts, who has been principal at Mercy Regional College in Camperdown for eight years, said he was looking forward to making the move to Kyneton with his family. “It was time for a change … we were looking for a bigger Catholic school but ideally one that wasn’t in the city, so Kyneton had all of those things,” Mr Egberts said. “It’s been a fantastic eight years for me and my family [at Camperdown].” “It’s been a privilege to be with the students and their parents … we’re a fabulous country school, a very strong community, a very sports supportive community … and in eight years you get to see students move
from becoming children to becoming young adults.” Mr Egberts said he was looking forward to continuing his work in the Catholic education system at Sacred Heart College. “It’s a Mercy school, which I’ve had a long association with, and to be back as principal of a Mercy school is a particular pleasure for me.”
Darren Egberts will take the helm as principal at Sacred Hearth College Kyneton next year. (Damjan Janevski)
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A little bit of possum magic is inspiring students at Sacred Heart College Kyneton. Biology teacher Peter Webb said year 10, 11 and 12 students were involved in the making and placement of possum boxes in Wombat State Forest, with the aim to begin mapping the distribution and health of feathertail gliders in the Macedon Ranges. “There’s not a lot of research on the possums … they’re very secretive,” Mr Webb said. “We’ve set up a program to start monitoring and tracking the possums.” The boxes were placed in the forest by the students in August and were checked in October, with footage of feathertail gliders monitored. Mr Webb said the boxes were designed to mimic the sort of hollow homes that possums preferred. He said the students were excited to see possum action in the boxes.
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Romsey’s monthly community market runs on the third Sunday of each month. Come along and browse through market stalls from local artists and crafts people, white elephant stalls, furniture, antiques, plants and gift stalls. The next market will be on Sunday, December 16, from 9am-1pm at Romsey Mechanics Institute, 122 Main Street, Romsey. Free entry. ■ Debbie, 0413 575 964
Christmas party
Celebrate Christmas at a family oriented gathering for members of the Macedon and Mount Macedon communities on Friday, December 21, at Ash Wednesday Park, Smith Street, Macedon. The event will run from 4-9pm and there will be entertainment from local bands, a jumping castle, face-painting and craft activities. The park’s playground and barbecue will be available for use. Free entry. ■ Chris, 0438 542 613
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Battle of the bands
Young musicians from regional Victoria will step on to the stage at Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton, in the Push Start Battle of the Bands. The regional finals will be held on Saturday, December 15, from 6pm. Presale tickets cost $10; $15 on the night. ■ 5422 0242
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The Gisborne Christmas Festival will be held on Friday, December 14, from 4.30-9.30pm at Gardiner Reserve. The event will include free children’s activities, carnival rides and food and market stalls. A fireworks display at 9.15pm will conclude
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A range of fine produce and farm products are sold at the Lancefield and District Farmers Market. The next market will be on Saturday, December 15, between 9am-1pm at Centre Plantation, High Street, Lancefield. Free entry. ■ 5429 1214
Soil workshop
Join the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network for a soil management workshop led by soil scientists Christian Bannan, from South East Soil and Water, and Melissa Cann and Martin Hamilton, from Agriculture Victoria, on Thursday, December 13, between 10am-2pm at a Langley olive plantation. Details be will provided upon registration. Cost is free. ■ Kristel, 5421 9660 a rug as no seating will be provided. The event will be free of charge. ■ Kristel, 5421 9660
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Picnic with bats
Enjoy a micro bat picnic at Hanging Rock Reserve on Sunday, December 16, from 7.30-10.30pm. In the council’s bat census, bats will be trapped, identified and released. Visitors are encouraged to bring
Christmas Day lunch
Macedon Ranges council will join Cobaw Community Health to host the 11th annual free Christmas Day lunch at Kyneton Town Hall. On Tuesday, December 25 from
A Christmas festival and market showcasing a wide range of products by local artists will be held on Saturday, December 15, at Kyneton Mechanics Institute Reserve, 81 Mollison Street. There will be food, wine and coffee for sale along with a visit by Santa and plenty of activities for kids. Free entry. ■ 5422 3433
Immunisation sessions
Immunisation sessions are held on the first Thursday of each month in Gisborne, Kyneton and Woodend and on the third Tuesday of each month in Riddells Creek and Romsey. The next session in Riddells Creek will be on Tuesday, December 18, between 9.30-10.15am at 74-76 Main Road Riddells Creek. No cost. ■ 5422 0333
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RAISE YOUR VOICE TO HELP PREVENT SUICIDE Roses in the Ocean volunteer Melissa Yu speaking at the launch of the suicide prevention trial.
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is looking for people with a lived experience of suicide to be part of its work to reduce the impact of suicide in Brimbank, Melton and Macedon Ranges. Brimbank-Melton and Macedon Ranges are two of the 12 communities around Victoria being supported to develop locally relevant responses to suicide, as part of the Victorian Government’s place-based suicide prevention trial. NWMPHN CEO Adj/Associate Professor Christopher Carter said many people within our communities have a lived experience of suicide, whether through having experienced suicidal thoughts, survived a suicide attempt, cared for someone through a suicidal crisis, or being bereaved through suicide. “The voices, insight and wisdom of people with a lived experience is vital in guiding our suicide prevention work, and we really value their input as we work to reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts in our community,” A/Prof Carter said.
NWMPHN has contracted leading lived experience organisation Roses in the Ocean to recruit people with lived experience of suicide to assist with the trials. Roses in the Ocean will support these people to advocate in their community and provide input and guidance to the development of local suicide prevention activities. Community members will also receiving mentoring support following the training. Roses in the Ocean State Coordinator Celia Taylor said getting involved with Roses in the Ocean has given her a chance to make something positive out of her experience, by telling her own story in her own way. “I think one of the main issues when you have a lived experience is actually being heard without being interrupted,” Celia said. “You just need to be heard, you need to say what you need to say. “There are lots of very learned people around, but what’s absolutely critical is knowing what it’s like to be at the centre of it, to be right in the middle of that storm and be able to say ‘this is what I experienced’.” If you think you are interested and would like to learn more, please register your interest with us at nwmphn.org.au/lived-experience A member of the Roses in the Ocean team will call you to talk about this opportunity more and help you determine your readiness to be involved. North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network Phone: (03) 9347 1188 Email: nwmphn@nwmphn.org.au Web: www.nwmphn.org.au
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In Melbourne, the sale of a house during a campaign rises from 63 per cent to 84 per cent when it is advertised in a newspaper. Data has been collated to create an industry service called Media Maximiser, which tags almost every property that comes on to the market with its original price, where it was advertised, when it went on the market and was finally sold, and the difference between the asking price and the final deal. This research is the first from a non-newspaper publisher that provides statistical evidence of the value of print.The amazing results have given publishers further evidence that print is still a powerful tool.2
* Source: 1. Property Insights report GFK research June 2017, 2. CoreLogic
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This period residence is awash with sophistication, yet has so much charm and character that the combination of elements delivers a truly beautiful and distinctive place to live. And the corner block of 3450 square metres, on two titles in three separate crown allotments (with development potential), has stunning gardens. Once a hotel, the house is entered via french doors off the wraparound verandah from the back. And quite an entry it is. Under an angled ceiling of white painted boards and beams, an informal carpeted living room adjoins the fab kitchen. Banks
of multi-paned windows run right across the back and wrap around to a lovely breakfast nook on the other side of the kitchen. The kitchen, with dark polished floorboards underfoot, is a joy. It has a butler’s pantry, a long timber bench topping superb cabinetry and sitting under a trio of mod-industrial pendants, an Ilve cooker set in an island bench, a Miele dishwasher and more cabinetry set within a chimney breast. At the centre of the house is a full-width living room under an angled boarded ceiling inset with a pair of remarkable leadlight skylights, while the dark floorboards are an ultra-stylish accompaniment. A fireplace
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with surround is up one end, flanked by a gorgeous window with an extra-deep sill. From there, six wooden steps rise to a carpeted landing, along which are three fitted bedrooms each with french doors (and concealed flywire) to the front verandah. Two have fireplaces, one has an en suite and the others share a bathroom. The main bedroom off the informal living room has a large walk-in robe and a chic en suite with floating vanity. The laundry and store room is its neighbour. Gas hydronic heating, a wood heater and a Daiken split-system provide effective temperature control.
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Joined to the back verandah, a large deck juts out towards the gardens which have wonderful mature trees including huge oaks, cottage garden beds, formal hedging and sweeping lawns. Mt Macedon presides in the background. A pizza oven and mains gas barbecue make their home on the deck, and a bore has good flow to keep gardens green and lush. Automatic gates allow access to a double garage, and there’s a workshop, carport and wood store. Carole Levy
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3.5 Acres approx. 25 Billabong Drive MONEGEETT MONEGEETTA Escape from the hustle and bustle of suburban life and settle down to the quiet country life. A McQuarrie built home is nestled quietly on over 3 acres offering of spacious family living plus excellent shedding and space to play. Outside find a pretty dam with a jetty, excellent shed with power and concrete flooring, second storage shed which is perfect for the ride on mower, raised veggie gardens, under roof garage , rear entertainment area, bull nose verandah and more.
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“READ THE SMALL PRINT” How often do we hear hear, “Gosh, that seems too good to be True!” Sadly, it is often the case that when something seems too good to be true we need to be very wary. Of late, we are seeing lots of TV advertisements about “no commission”. Be very, very careful, ask lots of questions and read the small print. There are times when I will offer of a flat fee for the sale of a property, I suspect that most agents do the same in certain circumstances. A flat fee is paid, as with commission when the property is sold - not up front! I would most strongly recommend that if you are tempted to sell with an agent that claims to charge no commission that you ask the following questions:
Enjoy the peace and quiet. Very spacious accommodation consists of:
1. How much in total will I pay? 2. What happens if I am not happy and I want to change agents? 3. Do I get a refund of money paid if my house is not sold within a designated time? 4. Who is the Licensed Agent - ask to see their License. 5. Where is the main office of the organisation? 6. How will prospective purchasers find my house and who will conduct inspections? 7. How many years experience does the agent have and how much local knowledge?
• Extra large main bedroom with Ensuite • Master Bedroom has wonderful “his and hers” Walk-thru-Robe • Queen sized Bedrooms 2,3 & 4
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Selling a home/property is a stressful time. Please choose your agent wisely and resist the temptation to be wooed by colourful but questionable advertising and always “read the small print”. • Column supplied by Liz Dormontt. Liz is a director of Chess Property Consultants, based in Romsey. To contact Liz, phone 5429 5544 or check out their website at www.chessproperty.com.au
Woodend
36 Urquhart Street Woodend Nursery and Garden Supplies - BUSINESS FOR SALE (Plus Stock at Valuation)
Newham 838 Rochford Road Moncreek Farm on 25.39Ha (65 Acres) Rare oppportunity to secure a very attractive small acreage, featuring 4 bedroom residence and original pioneers cottage in a prime position in the heart of the Macedon Ranges. Stunning views, good water supply, shedding and Garden Hut Creek runs along the northern boundary.
Price $1,385,000 View Sat 15 Dec 11-11.30am or by appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
A fantastic opportunity to secure an established local business in a prime location just off High Street. Woodend Nursery and Garden Supplies has been in the same ownership for 32 years and presents as a perfect opportunity to continue what has been and is still a successful family owned business. The freehold is not for sale however a lease at an agreed term will be entered into. The business is for sale as “a going concern” and no GST is applicable to the purchase of the business. There will be GST payable on the stock. For all enquiries and inspections please call Sandi Barry-Mueller on 0408 392 347
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Notice is hereby given that in order to facilitate the sale of road reserve that was previously required as a court bowl, Macedon Ranges Shire Council is proposing to undertake a road discontinuance of the no longer required road reserve in front of 10 Newry Drive, New Gisborne. The proposal is to discontinue the Council road, vest the former road in Council and then sell this land to the owner of 10 Newry Drive in accordance with Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989.
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In accordance with Section 207A of the Local Government Act 1989, written submissions in relation to the proposed discontinuance received by 18 January 2019 will be considered by Council. Any person who makes a written submission to Council and requests to be heard in support of their submission is entitled to appear in person, or by a person acting on their behalf, before Council’s Section 223 Committee, to be held at the Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne on Wednesday 20 February 2019. Submissions can be sent to Macedon Ranges Shire Council, PO Box 151, Kyneton 3444, or emailed to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au by 18 January 2019. Further information may be obtained from Matthew Irving on 5421 9635 or via email mirving@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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Sunbury Kangaroos will start life in Essendon District Football League division 2 with a home clash against Northern Saints on April 6. East Sunbury will also start its season at home, facing Coburg Districts. The two Sunbury teams will face each other for the first time in a twilight fixture in round two and will also play each other in round 11. The Kangaroos will have four twilight matches across the season, with at least one of those matches to be a double-header with the club’s women’s side. The division 2 grand final is scheduled for September 7.
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Macedon has already claimed the win on day one against Kyneton in Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield Sub-District Firsts. Macedon made 4-104 in reply to Kyneton’s 84. For Macedon, Daniel Trotta took five wickets and Gary De Rosayro top-scored with 68. All other matches are still in progress. Sunbury United made 9-476 against Blackwood, with Bradley Wilson (171) and Jacques Garnaut (107) making centuries. Malmsbury made 7-242 against St Anthonys, while the match between Lancefield and Rupertswood will be a one-dayer as there was no play on day one.
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Sunbury has closed the gap on top side Moonee Valley in a fruitful double-header across the weekend in Bowls Victoria Pennant, division 1, section 1. Sunbury started the weekend with a convincing win against Melton on Saturday. Three of the four rinks were close all day, but Sunbury came away with the points and an 86 (18)-61 (0) victory. Lee Wesley’s rink, which was the pick of the Sunbury rinks across the weekend, won 31-13. Carla Krizanic’s rink had a five-shot win and
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Gisborne bats eager to take the Bulls by the horns Gisborne is fired up for a challenge with the bat in its bid to end Bacchus Marsh’s winning streak in Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup Premier Firsts. The game between the top two sides is the most evenly poised of the round after day one. Dragons coach Glenn Waites said it was a match they had been eagerly anticipating. The Dragons’ only loss this season was to the Bulls in a one-dayer. “You’ve got two really good teams,” he said. “The boys were looking forward to enjoying this game – they wanted to see where they are at.” Waites was happy after day one, his side having restricted the Bulls to 192. In the Bulls’ previous two two-day matches, they scored more than 300 both times. “It’s a reasonable score, but it’s runs on the board,” Waites said of the Bulls’ total.
He said the Gardiner Reserve pitch had “a bit more” in it than previously. “Our guys held up really well and kept the pressure on,” he said. “There was a bit of a rear-guard challenge … Brett McGrath batted perfectly.” McGrath, coming in at No.8, top scored for the Bulls with 65. The Dragons’ bowlers shared the wickets, with Jason Wilson taking three and Recordo Gordon, Joel Garbutt and Jarryd Vernon taking two wickets each. Waites believes his side is up to the batting challenge ahead. “With a day to bat, I would be disappointed if we don’t chase it down,” he said. “They have a good bowling attack and they will have to bowl well. They will make it hard for us.” Claiming a win this Saturday would close the gap between the Dragons and the Bulls. A
big victory could even see the two sides switch positions. After this match, only a T20 round is left before the Christmas break. In other matches, the batsmen dominated. Wallan produced its best performance of the season in its game against Sunbury United, making 295 on the back of 118 from captain Kieran Atkin. Romsey skipper Ben Way also had a good day, scoring 102 as his side made 9-301 against Diggers Rest Bulla. Sunbury’s Craig Ballinger produced the highest score of the day in McIntyre Cup, making 135 as his side hit 8-271 against Woodend. Tara Murray Jason Wilson was the pick of the bowlers for Gisborne, taking three wickets. (Shawn Smits)
Net work pays dividends By Tara Murray Rupertswood’s focus on batting has paid off so far in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield Districts Firsts. After struggling with the bat at times last season, Rupo spent a lot of the pre-season and early season working in the nets. That dedication has paid off in most of their games and Saturday against Ashfield was another example. Rupo was in trouble early at 5-35, before recovering to finish the day 9-237. Rupo captain-coach Andrew Pizaro was more than thrilled with that performance. “When you lose a couple of early wickets it never helps,” he said. “We put together some good partnerships and we got ourselves out of trouble and were able to produce a really good score. “On our ground, anything over 200 is a good score. I would have taken that score at the start of the day.” It was Pizaro who was the standout with the bat, making 101. He said while he was lucky, having given up a couple of chances that weren’t taken, he was rapt to hit 100. While Pizaro was the dominant batsman, Rupo’s tail made sure they pushed the score past 200. The skipper said they had an emphasis on picking bowlers who could also bat. “A lot of our preparation was how we go about our batting,” he said. “We pick bowlers at seven, eight and nine who are good with the bat as well. “Individuals have worked on where they can improve and we spent a lot of the pre-season doing that. “Once into the season, we’ve had a couple of different drills to try and work on our batting, especially against swing bowling.” Pizaro said they would still need to perform well with the ball next season. Ashfield, which has also worked on it’s batting, is the only side to beat Rupertswood this season. “They have some batsmen who can take the game away from you,” Pizaro said. “Kingy [Jas King] is a good batsman and you have to be very watchful as he can change gears. “They’ve got batsmen you have to be watchful of. “We still need to try hard to do the basics and limit the bad balls, while backing up the field. “If we do all of that and we’re not good enough to beat them, then so be it.” A win would help Rupo cement its spot in the top two, ahead of the first T20 round in the final week before the Christmas break.
Rupertswood captain-coach Andrew Pizaro on his way to 101. (Shawn Smits)
Pizaro said the good start, especially from their batsmen, set the season up. In other matches, St Anthonys made 398 against Eynesbury Eagles.
Bacchus Marsh is in control against Gisborne, sitting at 1-46 in reply to 95. East Sunbury made 264 against Riddell, with Josh Smith top scoring with 94.
Gisborne Red steadies for top Golf win Gisborne Red is starting to hit its straps in the Central Highlands Bowls top division. The two-time reigning premier began the season slowly, but after eight rounds is inside the top two. The side upset ladder leader Kyneton Golf on Saturday. In a thrilling match, Gisborne Red only just got across the line, winning 98 (14)-92 (4). Matthew Bacon and Graham Quaife continued their unbeaten season for Gisborne, while Ricky Turner and Adrian Plowman were the winning skips for Kyneton Golf. Gisborne skip Tim Rogers said his side was fortunate to get the win. “They led pretty much all day and we got a few numbers late,” he said. “They had a number of players pull out and they were undermanned.” Rogers said Quaife had been a steadying influence and that the side had started to find form after struggling early in the season. He said having two sides in the top grade had meant some fiddling around. “We had a few blokes who hadn’t been able to do a pre-season, so they started the season in the yellow team,” he said. “We also had a couple of players leave the club in the last few weeks, so we’ve had players coming in.” Rogers said Matthew Bacon, Sam Rogers and Ethan Higgins were among the players whose form was on the rise. On Sunday, Higgins beat Rogers in the CHBD singles final. The win against Kyneton Golf on Saturday moves Gisborne Red up to second, while Golf slipped from first to third. Bacchus Marsh, which won all 18 points against Gisborne Yellow, is back on top. Only three points separate second to third. Rogers said it was the closest competition he had seen in recent years. With that in mind, he said finishing top two and getting the double chance was even more vital. In other results, Lancefield upset Kyneton 87 (16)-81 (2) and Romsey beat Trentham 96 (16)-90 (2). Tara Murray
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Tigers fall at final hurdle By Tara Murray Kyneton Tigers have let slip the perfect opportunity to knock off top side Bendigo Braves in the Country Basketball League north-east women’s competition. The previous time the two sides faced each other, the Tigers had pushed the Braves all the way. For three quarters on Saturday night, Kyneton looked like it would be the first team to beat the Braves this season. However the Tigers went from one extreme to the other, eventually losing 80-64. Tigers coach Chris Tighe said he was not happy after the game. “I’m not sure if it was a fitness thing – we weren’t getting to our spots in transition and they were getting fast breaks,” he said. “Everything fell apart in the fourth quarter – I’ve never seen us play like that before. It’s something we’ll work on this week.” Tighe said that for the first three quarters, the Tigers had played some really good basketball. They led by 16 points at the first break, having kept the Braves to just six points. “The first three quarters were awesome,” Tighe said. “We started out really well. There was a delay before the game and it rattled Bendigo. “We still led by eight points in the third quarter.” Michelle Fletcher, who was the only Tiger to reach double figures, finished with 14 points. The loss means the Tigers have slipped from
Kyneton Tigers coach Chris Tighe was not a happy coach on Saturday night. (Mark Wilson)
second to third, with two of their three losses coming at the hands of the Braves. Tighe said that in his mind, his side should be higher on the ladder. “We’re better than that,” he said. “Losing to Swan Hill in the first round wasn’t ideal. “If we had stayed focused, we would have been the first team to beat Bendigo. “Hopefully, if we play them in finals we can beat them then.” The Tigers have a road trip this weekend, facing Wodonga Lady Wolves and then Wangaratta Lady Warriors. Tighe said they wanted to get back that winning spirit and enter the Christmas break on a high. The Tigers’ men’s side returned to the winners’ list against Bendigo Braves in the north-west men’s competition. After a couple of close losses the week before, the Tigers this time were able to come away with the points. After an even first quarter in which both teams led at times, the Tigers found an extra gear. They got the margin out to 15 points at one stage in the second quarter and it stood at 13 points at the main break. The Braves fought back in the third quarter, reducing the margin to three points. But the Tigers, determined not to make the same mistakes as the previous week, held on for a 75-70 victory. Louis Bongiovanni was the standout for the Tigers on the scoreboard, scoring 26 points, including four three-pointers.
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