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New names at Seymour CFA

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New names at Seymour CFA
The initiative came about when Sandra O’Connor from the volunteer sustainability team raised the suggestion at a district staff meeting.  The initiative gained the support of the acting operations manager Justin Dally and all staff were in favour of renaming the meeting rooms. Some suitable names were provided by the Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation.

 

A survey was then conducted where the District 12 staff voted for their favourite names.
The names that were chosen for the meeting rooms are Buk – meaning gathering of people from vast places and the other meeting room was named Bundjil – meaning Wedge tail eagle. An opening ceremony was conducted where regional controller Peter Creak was the master of ceremonies and a welcome to country was performed by Taungurung Elder Aunty Lee Healy.

 

Aunty Lee is a linguist and expert in the Taungurung language. She is also the author of the Taungurung dictionary and has just completed writing the Taungurung grammar book.

 

Over morning tea Aunty Lee and Shane Monk of the Taungurung Clan Aboriginal Corporation treated the guests to an impromptu language and culture lesson.

History on show

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History on show
The Kilmore Historical Society will open the Kilmore Courthouse on Saturday, October 21, between 11am and 3pm. to enable visitors to view its historical photographic collection.
Many of these photographs are unidentified people or locations in Kilmore, Wallan and other local areas. Hopefully alert visitors can help put names to some of them.

Wandong History Group will have photo displays and historic information on local railways as well as static displays of rail memorabilia loaned to show. For anyone wishing to buy any of the society’s books and memorabilia they will be available on the day, as well as light refreshments.
A steam train travelling from Melbourne to Seymour leaving Melbourne at 9.20am and returning at 2.05pm, will pass through local railway stations something not worth missing…

Broadford Historical Society is conducting tours of both the old Courier newspaper office at 120 High Street and the historic Reedy Creek Homestead at Reedy Creek on Sunday, October 22. A free bus service will run between the two venues picking up passengers from the Broadford Historical Society precinct at 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.00pm on the day.
After a lengthy delay, the Courier’s old linotype machine is finally operational, making it one of the world’s oldest operating linotype machines.

Arrogant win by Morgan’s Snob

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Arrogant win by Morgan’s Snob

by “Pegs”

WHITTLESEA-based trainer Peter Morgan has another smart one in his stable in Super Snob.

The three-year-old daughter of Toorak Toff and Superfly made it two wins from her past three starts when she was most impressive in winning at Bendigo last Wednesday.
Sent out a $3.60 favourite, the filly, ridden by apprentice Beau Mertens, blitzed the opposition in taking out the $25,000 MyPunter.com BM64 Handicap (1400m), defeating Linguist ($15) by 2-3/4 lengths with Fast ‘N’ Rolling ($15) a further 1-3/4-lengths away third.

“She jumped out well and a great ride by Beau. I would have been very disappointed if she had of got beat as the plan was to go to Caulfield (Cup Day) with her,’ Morgan said.

The filly was purchased by Morgan for $90,000 at the 2016 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for long-time stable clients Bruce Mathieson and Rick Smith. Anthony Mithen’s Rosemont Stud who bred the filly retained a share.

Super Snob has now won two races with four minor placings from her 10 starts.

Bollywood comes to Lancefield

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Bollywood comes to Lancefield

Lancefield Primary School students were treated to an innovative and engaging artist in residence last week when BluGuru visited the school.

They spent the week taking students through Indian dance and music lessons, preparing each class for its own special performance ahead of a special school gala event on Friday night where each class performed for parents and friends.

Pictured are BluGuru artists (from left) Josh Bennett and Parvyn Bennett with prep students (from left) Naite Hunt, Niamh Waterman and Pheobe Allan. ​

Advocate for change

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Advocate for change

New North Ward councillor Tom Joseph was sworn in at an official ceremony last Tuesday, October 10.

Following the signing of the Councillor Code of Conduct, Cr Joseph addressed the room.

Acknowledging the remarkable life of the late Cr John Butler, Cr Joseph expressed his sincere condolences to the family and praised Cr Butler’s commitment to community, his leadership and his wealth of life experience.

Cr Joseph said he would work tirelessly for the North Ward and looked forward to delivering a positive agenda.

Following the official ceremony, Cr Joseph participated in his first council meeting. ​

Family living at its best

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Family living at its best

With a host of impressive features, this spacious four bedroom home in a quite court location is sure to excite the most discerning of buyers.

The generous living spaces include an open-plan meals and family room adjoining a stylish and modern kitchen, rear lounge with wood fire and French doors to a large partly-enclosed pergola, front formal living room and rumpus room/playroom adjoining the rear bedrooms.

The master suite has a WIR and ensuite with double vanity and year-round comfort is assured with gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Outside there’s a storage shed with concrete floor and rear yard with cubby house.

This beautifully presented home offers the best in indoor and outdoor living.

The property is located at;
14 Eric Court, Kilmore
with an asking price of $485,000 to $510,000.
For more information contact; Jeanette Laffan at
Ruralco Property Kilmore on 0438 452 641 or 5782 0400.

The meaning of ‘Façade’

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The meaning of ‘Façade’

What Does ‘Façade’ Mean When Building Your New Home?

Don’t be embarrassed. Most people that are new to building a home have
no idea what that weird word ‘FAÇADE’ means. Pronounced “Fa’saad”, simply put it means the appearance of the front of your home.

Judge a book by its cover? Never!

The street appeal of your new home can play a huge part in the value of your home as your biggest investment and a stand out façade will make your home more appealing to buyers and therefore easier to sell in the future when it’s time to move on. The façade can set the mood to your home, gives your house a ‘personality’ and can set you apart from the rest of the street.

So many façade options

There are many things to consider when choosing your façade, and much of these decisions come down to your personal taste and budget.

Always the last decision…

When you are deciding to build a new home, your focus is always firstly on the layout of the design, fitting the block, how many bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, kitchen, flooring materials, windows and the entertaining areas. The façade of the home is often the last thing that you will have thought about.
Here, we will take a look at our popular Wildflower 256 design and see how the same design can look completely different depending on the façade chosen.

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New mega centre for Beveridge

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New mega centre for Beveridge
CONSTRUCTION of a vibrant community hub in Melbourne’s booming northern growth corridor has begun, with works starting on the $6.74 million Greater Beveridge Community Centre.
The multi-purpose community centre will include two kindergarten rooms, two maternal and child health rooms, consulting rooms, kitchen facilities and multipurpose rooms that can be used for youth services, lifelong learning and community activities and programs.
There is also an internal street that will act as a community gathering space.
The project has been jointly funded by developers Newland ($3 million), the Victorian Government’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning ($2.14 million) and the Victorian Government’s Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution ($1.6 million).
Mitchell Shire Deputy Mayor David Lowe said the centre would become a welcoming, vibrant and inclusive hub that brings children, young people, families and older residents together.
“In the next 30 years, it’s anticipated our population will reach 210,000 people, with 153,000 of those people calling Beveridge and Wallan home,” Cr Lowe said.
“There is already a huge need for a facility like this, and as the community grows and even more families start to call Mitchell Shire home, this need will only intensify.
“The centre is really exciting and versatile and will cater for everything from early learning and maternal and child health services to youth programs and lifelong learning opportunities, and community health and wellbeing programs.”
“It will also become an important meeting place in a new and growing community and will help harness social connection.”
Cr Lowe said the facility would not be possible without Council forming strong partnerships.
“Forming partnerships with the State Government and the developers is vital in making major projects like this become a reality,” Cr Lowe said.

Kim is top teacher

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Kim is top teacher
CELEBRATING exemplary school professionals, the Victorian Education Excellence Awards are the leading awards for school professionals working in Victoria.
For the past 15 years the Victorian Education Excellence Awards have celebrated exemplary government school education and innovation in Victoria.
Selected as a finalist in the Primary Principal Award category, Ms Laffan is being recognised for improving young lives and giving students the skills, courage and curiosity they need to be their best.
Since starting in her role at Kilmore Primary School in 2015, Ms Laffan has developed an overall vision for the school that sets high standards for students, staff, parents and the wider Kilmore community.
Ms Laffan works hard with the school’s leadership team to develop The Kilmore Way that has transformed teaching and learning throughout the primary school. She has also built a positive culture of support and collaboration between students, staff and the wider community.
Humbled by her nomination, Ms Laffan told the North Central Review that it was a privilege to be selected as a finalist.
“I honestly love the work I do and feel privileged to be in a position to make a significant impact on the learning environment of our children,” she said.

Jack high

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Jack high
Part of Bowls Victoria Play Bowls Month, the Kilmore Bowls Club is hosting several events to residents to try the sport, in a no-pressure environment with all the equipment supplied.
Kilmore rolled off the start to events last Sunday, October 8 with their ‘Come and Try Day’. The event was a great success with community members of all ages turning up for a fun day of bowling on the green.
Kilmore Bowls Vice-President Will Hanna said the ‘Come and Try Day’ was a great day out and he was looking forward to the upcoming Barefoot Bowls event.
Hosted by the club on Friday nights, the Kilmore Bowls Club is holding two free Barefoot Bowls nights on Friday, October 20 and Friday, October 27 from 6.38-8.30pm. There will also be a sausage sizzle with gold coin donation.
Will said the social events are open for all ages and abilities and are a great way to be introduced to the sport.

“Come along, have some fun and try something different,” Will said.

“Barefoot Bowls is open for everyone and is suitable for all ages and abilities – from the kids through to the grandparents. We have special bowls for the little ones so anyone can give it a go.”

The two free nights will be a lead into the club’s annual Barefoot Bowls season which will run in conjunction with the club’s second annual Jack Attack competition.

 

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