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Favourites in exciting Kyneton Cup shoot out

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Favourites in exciting Kyneton Cup shoot out

by “Pegs”

THE Warrnambool-trained Dodging Bullets took out an exciting $100,000 bet365 Kyneton Cup last Wednesday witnessed by a big crowd.

Trained by Symon Wilde, and well ridden by Daniel Moor, the $2.80 favourite grabbed the $4.20 second elect, Moonovermanhattan, on the line with the unlucky Grand Dreamer ($5) third.

It was back-to-back wins for the ultra-consistent six-year-old gelded son of Dash For Cash and Young Love who was an impressive winner at Moonee Valley on Cox Plate eve.

“The hard track and with them slowing the pace mid-race, I don’t think it suited him but he was too good on the day,” Wilde said.

“Maybe a race like the Ballarat Cup (November 25) might be ideal for him.

“He was a $50,000 horse at the Melbourne Premier sale and he is repaying his owners now, that is for sure,” he said.

Dodging Bullets has now won six races with 10 minor placings, earning $422,200 in prizemoney.

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Time on for Mill Street

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Time on for Mill Street

THE Mill Street Mall in Kilmore is to receive a town clock – thanks to funding from the Stronger Communities Program and the Southern Mitchell Rotary Club.

Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell, announced the success of the Southern Mitchell Rotary Club in receiving funding of $8000 through the Stronger Communities Program.

“This funding, matched by in-kind donations and funds raised by local Rotary, will see the addition of a new town landmark, the Kilmore community town clock,” Mr Mitchell said.

“It’s fantastic to see groups such as Southern Mitchell Rotary committed to establishing new history for Kilmore in a way that adds to the town square feel of the Mall.

“By working cohesively with Mitchell Shire Council and other local groups such as the Kilmore Men’s Shed, this walkway through to the new creek precinct is a wonderful collaborative effort, which will be topped off by the clock tower,” Mr Mitchell added.

Mr Mitchell’s office has recommended grants totalling $150,000 a year over three years to support community projects. Local organisations applied for grants from $5000 to $20,000 on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

The aim of the SCP is to fund small capital projects, which deliver social benefits.
“The Stronger Communities Program allows MP’s like myself to work directly with local communities to identify eligible projects and invite applicants to apply,” Mr Mitchell said.

New mayor for Whittlesea

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New mayor for Whittlesea

SOUTH West Ward’s Cr Kris Pavlidis has been elected as the new City of Whittlesea Mayor, with Whittlesea’s youngest-ever councillor Emilia Lisa Sterjova elected as deputy mayor.

Both councillors were elected on Thursday night, November 2 at a special council meeting ahead of fellow councillor Caz Monteleone.

Cr Pavlidis has served as a councillor for the last four terms and this will be her second stint as mayor, having held the top position 10 years ago.
Cr Sam Alessi nominated Cr Pavlidis to the role, citing her passion, strong leadership skills and strong social commitment.

“Cr Pavlidis is an experienced an energetic councillor having represented Whittlesea residents for many years. She is also a passionate community advocate for social justice and cultural diversity,” Cr Alessi said in his nomination.

Cr Pavlidis said it was an honour to be elected mayor for the next 12 months and said she looks forward to serving with a high standard of integrity, transparency and accountability.

“These are exciting, new and changing times for us here in the City of Whittlesea and I am grateful to have the privilege to lead a strong, skilled and committed team, moving forward with a firm direction and a clear vision of where we are heading,” Cr Pavlidis said.

In her mayoral speech, Cr Pavlidis said it was vital for council to strengthen partnerships with local MPs to deliver key projects, such as advancing Edgars Road connectivity and the duplication of Plenty Road to Bridge Inn Road. She also encouraged her fellow councillors to listen to their community.

“With unwavering determination we are committed to continuing our strong advocacy to address these issues in close collaboration and partnerships with our local MPs,” Cr Pavlidis continued.

“As the sphere of government closest to the people, local government has a real opportunity to develop its vision and strategic direction in a close collaborative relationship with its local residents.”

With more than 131 people moving into the municipality each week, Cr Pavlidis also said that council needs to be better prepared and wiser in its planning approach, and avoid impediment on resident’s amenity, safety and the City’s liveability.

Elected into council in November 2016, North Ward Cr Emilia Lisa Sterjova said she was honoured to be elected the youngest deputy mayor in the history of the City of Whittlesea and looks forward to establishing a youth council.

“I’m truly honoured and humbled to be elected the youngest deputy mayor in the Victoria and the City of Whittlesea,” Cr Sterjova told the Whittlesea Review.

“I would like to congratulate Cr Kris Pavlidis on being elected our new mayor. I look forward to working alongside her and the other councillors to make our city the best it can be.

“In the next year I hope to establish a youth council and inspire other young people in our area to have a voice on all matters relating to local government.”

Local Member for Yan Yean Danielle Green was in attendance at the special council meeting and said it was a “privilege to witness history in the making at the City of Whittlesea with two women in the roles of mayor and deputy mayor”.

“They’re (Cr Pavlidis and Cr Sterjova) the perfect blend of knowledge, experience and youthful enthusiasm and I’m sure they’ll lead the City very well.

“I very much welcome the new mayor’s focus on local jobs because this has been something that has been missing for some years in the City of Whittlesea.”

The castle on the hill

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The castle on the hill

“Ganoora”

Featuring unique craftsmanship and spectacular uninterrupted views, “Ganoora” on 57 acres offers the opportunity for relaxed country living on a grand scale just minutes from Kilmore’s town centre and 55 minutes to Melbourne CBD. Adjacent to Golf Club and bush reserve.

This impressive home of almost 70 squares is built around a central courtyard and includes grandly proportioned open-plan living areas with intricate timber ceilings and leading onto a wide decked veranda with panoramic views and overlooking a walled rear yard with in-ground solar heated pool, spa and BBQ area.

The upper level also includes three generous robed bedrooms and a huge country kitchen. The lower level features a fourth studio bedroom with kitchenette, rumpus room, laundry, wine cellar and third bathroom.

Additional features include a wood-fired hydronic heating system, split-system air-conditioning, and 5kw solar electricity system and a roof and house perimeter fire sprinkler system.

A rare opportunity to purchase a truly unique home in a sought-after town-edge location.

www.ganoora.com.au

Inspection by private appointment.

The property is located at 130 Monument Road, Kilmore.
For more information contact Jeanette Laffan at
Ruralco Property Kilmore on 0438 452 641 or 5782 0400.

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Designs that ‘Just Work’

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Designs that ‘Just Work’

The Kentucky 348, 304 & 260

The Kentucky range is feature packed and budget friendly, delivering bang for your buck. The central areas of the Kentucky Ranges have a sense of connectedness, yet key areas are discretely separated. Designed to make great times with family and friends even better, you’ll enjoy circulating through the generous alfresco, games room and great spacious kitchen in each of these homes.

Kentucky 206
Kentucky 304
Kentucky 348

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Samuel is the best

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Samuel is the best

ACTOR and local resident Samuel Johnson OAM has been named the 2018 Victorian of the Year for his work raising millions of dollars for cancer research.

Mr Johnson was recognised for his tireless efforts promoting awareness for the insidious disease that took his sister Connie’s life last month. A tearful Mr Johnson was overcome with emotion when he received the award during a ceremony at Government House last Thursday, October 26.

“Connie and I always liked turning negatives into positives,” he said upon accepting the award.

“We enjoyed the process of trying to turn negatives into positives and I think that’s a common element in all of tonight’s nominees.

“I’ve got some plans that I’m working on and I’m trying to uphold my sister’s legacy.”

Struggling to speak through his emotions, the Gold Logie-winning actor said he would continue to put aside acting to focus on supporting cancer research. When his beloved big sister was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Mr Johnson made the promise of a lifetime – “to kick cancer to the kerb”.

He pledged to ride his unicycle around Australia to remind every woman to be breast aware. From this, Love Your Sister was born. In 2013 and 2014, Samuel travelled 15,465 kilometres, breaking the world record for the longest distance travelled on a unicycle and raising $1.4 million for the Garvan Research Foundation.

Love Your Sister has raised more than $7 million for cancer research, including $2.5 million in five-cent coins. In 2016, Mr Johnson retired from acting to focus on his sister’s charity organisation Love Your Sister to raise funds for cancer research.

The Governor of Victoria congratulated all the nominees and recipients, paying tribute to their achievements.

“I was delighted to have the opportunity to recognise some of our most outstanding Victorians, and their impressive achievements,” Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria said.

Solving history’s mysteries

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Solving history’s mysteries

The Kilmore History Group had a lot of unidentified photographs on display and visitors like Bill and Allan Stute helped put names and places to many of them.

It’s showtime

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It’s showtime

One of Victoria’s largest and most popular regional agricultural shows, the annual Whittlesea Show will see a crowd of approximately 50,000 attend over both days.

With more than 70 free activities and entertainment, there’s nothing like the value at the Whittlesea Show to make it a great day out for the family.

There’s something for everyone with the food expo, the farm and garden section and arts and crafts areas, including home craft, art visual and photography exhibitions. Highlights included with your ticket range from Eroni’s Circus to live entertainment, free tastings in the food expo, the roaming T-Rex dinosaur, roving performers and even a special appearance by Chase from Paw Patrol.

Always popular is the animal nursery where children, and the young at heart, can feed ducklings and chickens or pat a goat, calf or pony. The Farm and Garden pavilion also provides visitors with the opportunity to plant a seedling and take it home to grow.

The Kids Business tent is another place where children can let their imagination run wild and create spectacular works of art to take home for free. You can also join in the egg and spoon race or take a chance and compete in the billy boot throwing competition, ride a stage coach and pretend to step back in time or decorate a lollypop.

Whittlesea Agricultural Society secretary Tracey Goss said the many free and fun activities included in the show ticket will make for an unforgettable experience with friends and family.

“There are lots of free things to do. Whittlesea Show is a hands-on show where you can pat the animals and or get reasonably close to the animals during the judging,” she said.

“There’s a variety of things for everyone to do. There’s plenty of action on main arena all day and it’s an easy show to get around. There’s something for everyone… there’s more of a community feel to it (the Whittlesea Show). It’s a show put on for the community.

“For those that can’t afford a massive day out there’s plenty to see and do without having to spend a lot.”

Whittlesea Agricultural Society president Ross Draper said that the many of the areas throughout the show will relate to this year’s theme.

Going green

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Going green

TO help residents prepare their properties for the upcoming fire season, Mitchell Shire Council is offering free green waste drop off at Resource Recovery Centres in Broadford, Pyalong, Seymour and Wallan on weekends during November.

Tree branches (under 30 centimetres round), prunings, leaves, twigs, garden weeds and grass clippings can be dropped off on the November weekends of 4 and 5, 11 and 12, 18 and 19, 25 and 26. Loads must be free of noxious weeds, rubbish, wire and other contaminants otherwise fees will apply.

Mitchell Shire Mayor Rhonda Sanderson said it was important that people prepared their properties for the fire season now.

“We live in a high bushfire risk area and with a relatively dry winter and an ‘above normal’ fire season predicted this summer, it’s really important that people take the necessary precautions to ensure they are prepared in the event of a fire,” Cr Sanderson said.

“The recent Fire Action Week was a timely reminder for people to start preparing their properties, but it doesn’t stop there. Cleaning up your property is something that needs to happen all the way up to, and through, the fire season.

“Our Resource Recovery Centre staff will be on site to ensure the drop off process runs as smoothly as possible, but please be patient as we expect the sites to get quite busy.”

To make use of the free drop offs, Mitchell Shire residents will need to show their driver’s licence with a current address in Mitchell Shire.

Property owners who live outside the shire will need to bring a copy of their rates notice and photo identification in the same name.

Scouts on the airwaves

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Scouts on the airwaves

IT was a high tech weekend for the 1st Kilmore Scout Group when member participated in the Jamboree of the Air (JOTA) and the Jamboree of the Internet (JOTI).

With the assistance of the Macedon Ranges Amateur Radio Club and local radio station OKR FM, scouts from Kilmore and Seymour spoke to their counterparts on radio. Called came in from Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, Tasmania, Western Australia, Tree Tops scout park in Sunbury, Mafeking Rover park, Bendigo, Castlemaine, USA, Christchurch NZ and Upper Hutt in Masterton NZ.

On JOTI through a secure chatroom on internet, the scouts chatted to fellow scouts from Malta, Mexico, Sweden, Germany, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Norway, Philippines, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Egypt, England and USA

Many more nations. Some scouts enjoyed rekindling friendships in New Zealand, while others played Minecraft with other scouts from across the world. All have had a lot of air time and a lot of fun.

Another highlight from the weekend was a live broadcast from the Scout Hall by OKR FM. Scouts had a firsthand experience of learning about community radio and speaking over the airwaves to the local community about scouting.

The scouts thanked all who assisted in the jamborees and broadcast including; Graeme and Bill from Macedon Ranges Amateur Radio Club, Phillip from Scout Radio and Electronics Service Unit, , Mark from Community Radio OKR FM, and Reggie from Wallan Scouts for JOTI.

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