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Racing at Kilmore

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Racing at Kilmore

by “Pegs”

THE hot David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig training combination stole the show at bet365 Park Kilmore’s eight-race program last Tuesday.

The Lindsay Park team was successful in three races with debutant Faolan ($2.35 favourite), ridden by Jake Duffy, taking out the first. Craig Williams’ only ride for the day, saw the $1.70 favourite Free Fly Too justify the price, winning by three lengths; and Fast ‘N’ Rocking ($3.20 favourite) gave stable apprentice Lewis German his second career win.

Local winner at odds

Quaddie punters were sent home with their tails between their legs when the locally owned and trained Kissee Mee, starting at $31, comfortably won the last. Bred and raced by Hanna Powell, the five-year-old daughter of Primus and Ellakeira took out the Holgate Brewhouse Woodend BM64 Handicap (1100m) depriving the Lindsay Park team of four for the day in defeating The Consigliere ($3.40 equal favourite) by 1-1/2-lengths. The Alicia Macpherson-trained Emerenta ($6.50) was a half-length away third.

The mare was beautifully ridden by Tahlia Hope, giving the young apprentice her fourth winner in five days from only eight rides.

The win was Kissee Mee’s fourth with a minor placing from only 13 starts.

Turf racing again this Sunday

Kilmore Racing Club chief executive Ben Murphy expects a big crowd at this Sunday’s (November 5) turf meeting with the meeting planned in Melbourne Cup week with plenty of international and interstate visitors expected to attend.

“An eight-race program is scheduled and it is a good pipe-opener for the bet365 Kilmore Turf Cup later in the month (November 26).

“The track is in great shape and there should be some exciting racing on Sunday,” Murphy said.

For enquiries or Trackside a la carte dining bookings, ring the club on 5783 0777.
Shinn’s big pay day

Former star Kilmore apprentice and Melbourne Cup-winning jockey, Blake Shinn, has had a lot of memorable moments throughout his career, but last Saturday’s four winners, including a Group 2 double, and nearly spoiling the Winx party in the Cox Plate aboard Humidor, must measure up with most of them. From seven rides at The Valley, Shinn’s winners came from four different stables plus a second and third placings.

“It’s been an amazing day,” Shinn said.

“This is where the best of the best are – trainers, jockeys and horses – so I’m pretty proud to ride four winners, it’s very special.”

For his afternoon’s work, the Scobie Breasley medallist earnt $47,525.

Photo supplied by Racing Photos

Drone course for Seymour

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Drone course for Seymour

DRONE technology is coming to the district following collaboration between the Institute of Drone Technology and the Central Ranges Trade Training Centre at Seymour.

The partnership will deliver a seven day course over three weekends and a Friday that will enable participants to gain their remote pilot’s licence. The course is accredited by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

The Institute of Drone Technology’s Director of Local government, Chris Adams said that the course uses the latest CASA endorsed guidelines and syllabus.

“The course program represents a significant lifting of standards in terms of providing quality requirements and course content,” Mr Adams said.

“This course is designed for pilots with little or no experience to reach professional standards required by CASA. You will learn the latest technologies on pilot knowledge and the skills required to fly drones successfully at a commercial level. This will include both theoretical and practical assessments,” he added.

Participants will receive a CASA issued remote pilot’s licence on completion of the course and be qualified to fly drones for any CASA approved operator.

Locally, Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s operations department was given an insight into how drone technology could be used when it engaged Mr Adams to undertake remote areal surveillance at Romsey Park during preparations for the RDFL grand final.

Many other council’s throughout Australia have already used drones as part of their maintenance schedules.

Carlo De Martinis of the Central Ranges Trade Training Centre said that drone technologies can help councils and industry facing tighter budgets, particularly in the areas of facilities and assets management.

“Asset conditions of parklands, buildings and infrastructure – particularly in places that may be difficult or dangerous to reach can be inspected through images from drones that can provide technicians with valuable viewpoints and details about critical assets without having to physically attend to a site,” Mr De Martinis said.

The course will run on Saturday and Sunday, November 26 and 26, Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3 and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 8, 9, and 10 at the Central Ranges Trade Training Centre, Loco Street, Seymour.

Cost of the course is $3000 – BYO drone or use one supplied. A Phantom 4 advanced drone is available for purchase by course participants at the discounted price of $2000.

To book or for further information contact Carlo De Martinis on 0409 227 569 or email DeMartinis.Carlo@edumail.vic.gov.au.  

Colour run fun

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Colour run fun

ALL the colours of the rainbow were on show when Macedon Ranges Health held its fourth annual ‘Colour Fun Run and Walk’.

More than 650 participants and 100 volunteers took part in the event, getting splashed with colour for the happiest event in town. Macedon Range Health CEO, Don Tidbury, said the community has embraced the event and acknowledged their support and enthusiasm.

“For this to be our fourth year of the event and have such continued enthusiasm and support from the community is incredible. The Colour Run is Macedon Ranges Health’s flagship health promotion event, and it provides a great day out for the family while encouraging healthy, active lifestyles and social inclusion.”

All funds raised from the Colour Run directly support Macedon Ranges Health, an independent not-for-profit provider of primary care, NDIS, welfare, home care and residential aged care.

Macedon Ranges Health thanked their sponsors and volunteers for their support.
Major sponsors this year were the Bendigo Bank and Neal Street Medical Clinic.

Volunteer groups – who ensure the event remains incident free but still fun – included the Mens Shed, Live4Life Crew, Gisborne Scouts, Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club, Gisborne Church of Christ, Bendigo Bank, Rotary and the SES.

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Station transport

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Station transport

The buggy service commenced operations in September 2014 and since then has provided assistance to scores of travellers with limited mobility. The buggy operates five days a week (Monday to Friday) between 10am and 6.30pm, and assist customers with transfers from train to bus.

The service is handy for seniors, people with disability and mobility issues and other people who require assistance moving between the bus stop, the taxi rank and the platforms at Seymour Station. The service must be booked in advance to ensure someone meets the traveller at the train, bus or taxi platform. Buggy coordinator, Margaret Canny, said that the service is seeking active locals who want to become more involved with the local community.

“The buggy driver plays a very important role helping people who may not be confident moving about an active train station. We train volunteers to accompany regional travellers around the station helping them on and off the buggy and driving the buggy. At Seymour Station, we provide free buggy transport services and personal guidance services for people who have vision impairments,” Ms Canny added.

The service operates in partnership with V/Line.

Blues get their caps

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Blues get their caps

In December the side will travel to Auckland (NZ) for the annual Marist Championships. Coaches Alex Timms and Luke Hamilton and sports co-ordinator Rob Elliott are hopeful of a good summer ahead for the fairly young squad.

An interesting member is Ned Barry, a Kilmore local lad who is an impressive player. Ned’s grandfather Bryant Barry was one of ACK’s footy ‘greats’ and captain of the 1st XVIII way back in 1942. Not long deceased, he was a legend of the game across the Mallee region.

Other local boys in the squad are well-known in area cricket – Liam Monaghan, Oliver and Ben Bryant, Riley Mason, Declan Rex and Dylan Cook. Captain is Robinvale boy Lachlan Mitchell who is wicket keeper and a classy bat.

On a winner

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On a winner

SEYMOUR resident and former Kiwi jumps jockey, Cory Parish, had a life-changing day on Saturday when he piloted the David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig-trained Boom Time to win this year’s Group 1 $3.15M BMW Caulfield Cup (2400m).

Parish, 28, re-located to Seymour from New Zealand five-years-ago and has been riding around the bush for most of the time for Seymour trainers. In his post-race interviews, Parish thanked Shannon Hope and Melbourne Cup-winning jockey for their help and advice since his arrival. For Parish’s two minutes and 27 seconds in the saddle, he earnt $87,500 as his five per cent share.

Saying it with flowers

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Saying it with flowers

Kilmore Hospital CEO Sue Race, Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes, Member for Euroa and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Steph Ryan and Deputy Mayor Cr David Lowe were in attendance at the event to recognise the hard work of all involved.

Hosted in partnership with the Mitchell Shire Council during the 2017 Victorian Seniors Festival, Floraid provided the community with a visually stimulating event and celebrated seniors living within the shire. Led by the staff at the Kilmore and District Hospital, Floraid invited community groups to make a colourful and unique display of flower art – from non-perishable materials – representing one or more seasons of the year for the event.

On August 28, Floraid was officially opened by Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell at Caladenia Nursing Home. The displays were then rotated at Dianella Village Hostel in Kilmore and Karingal Nursing Home in Seymour, so residents and families could view the works and share in the experience. Council also showcased the displays across all three libraries in Broadford, Kilmore and Wallan. Together, the community groups created a spectacular display for all seniors living in the Mitchell Shire to enjoy, showcasing an active older community.

Walk this way

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Walk this way

Kilmore Primary School principal Kim Laffan led students, teachers and parents in a walk from Hudson Park to the primary school last Thursday, October 19. The walk to school morning promoted healthy ways to arrive at school rather than driving or catching a bus. The event was part of the Walk to School program which runs through the month of October.

Fire planning changes

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Fire planning changes

CHANGES to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) mapping in local and other Victorian municipalities came into effect on October 3 with the aim of making new homes, communities and the environment safer and more resilient to bushfire.

The Mitchell Shire, Macedon Ranges and City of Whittlesea planning schemes have each seen changes introduced by the Victorian Government following the state-wide review.

The changes require that new developments within the BMO implement bushfire protection measures relating to defendable spaces, access points, siting and construction standards. The changes also apply to existing homes and other types of buildings to ensure that any modifications improve their resilience to bushfire attack.

As part of the review, land with the potential to be affected by bushfires that was not previously included within the BMO has now been included and a small number of properties have been removed.

More than 2000 extra properties in Mitchell Shire have been added to the BMO following the review.

Mitchell Shire Mayor, Cr Rhonda Sanderson said that the whole shire is bushfire prone and council already has the overlay in place for many properties in rural and urban areas.

“These changes, along with Fire Action Week, are timely reminders for people to get their properties in order, keep their properties fire ready and have a bushfire survival plan,” Cr Sanderson said.

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