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Sports Star of the Week: Tamzyn claims Best and Fairest honours!

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Tamzyn Roser had a great year on both the netball and basketball court.

The Castlemaine Junior Sports Star of the Week is talented Campbells Creek FNC netballer and local basketballer Tamzyn Roser.

Tamzyn recently won the Campbells Creek 11 & Under Netball Best and Fairest honours and finished third in the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League vote count. Congrats Tamzyn!

Name: Tamzyn Roser

Age: 11

School: Campbells Creek Primary School

Sport: Netball

How long have you been training? Two years

Can you tell us about some of your sporting highlights? I came runners-up Best & Fairest for my club Campbells Creek last year, this year I got Best and Fairest and also came third in the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League 11 & Under Best and Fairest.

Who is an athlete you admire? Dusty Martin

Tamzyn Roser had a great year on both the netball and basketball court.

What are your sporting goals? To improve and one day I might get to play on the Melbourne Vixens team.

Do you play any other sports? Yes, Basketball

Any highlights from basketball? I played in two grand finals last month but unfortunately we came runners-up in both games.

Guildford’s ‘Big Tree’ shortlisted for Tree of the Year

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Guildford’s majestic ‘Big Tree’

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has revealed the nine remarkable trees from Guildford to Toorak and Port Fairy to Echuca, contending for the prestigious title of 2023 Victorian Tree of the ...

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Spring Sculpture Prize returns

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Mark Anstey and Fionna Allan invite community members to attend the lot19 Spring Sculpture Prize opening party this Saturday. They are pictured with a previous prize entry ‘Pendulum’ by Ben Leckie and Thea O’Brien.

The lot19 2023 Spring Sculpture Prize Opening Party is this weekend! 
Since its inception in 2006, the Spring Sculpture Prize has been a key event in the Central Victorian artistic calendar. Feat...

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Healthy lunchbox sushi for school kids

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Dhelkaya Health supports a healthier menu at Lunchbox Sushi; the lunch provider for many children across Mount Alexander Shire.

Lunchbox Sushi provide lunch orders for six primary schools, including Castlemaine, Castlemaine North, Chewton, St Mary’s, the Steiner School and Winters Flat. The lunch order menus at these schools n...

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Keeping motorcyclists safe

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With the weather warming up, road safety authorities are urging Victorian motorists to be on the lookout for motorcyclists, as we are likely to see more riders on the state’s roads.

It's Motorcyclist Awareness Month – an annual initiative, led by the Motorcycling Community Engagement Panel, the month long campaign is organised in collaboration with the Transport Accident Commissi...

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Castlemaine golfers hit the fairways

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Monthly Medal winner Swee Ho.
Monthly Medal winner Swee Ho.

Castlemaine Golf Club hosted a stableford competition last Thursday with 21 taking to the fairways. Four players ended with 35 points each, but Greg Crowe (9) clinched the top spot on a countback, narrowly beating Les Prendergast (11). Only five birdies were recorded during the competition, with Norm Bellis and Wayne Toohey hitting 2 and one by Matine Rahmani. Megan Carroll claimed the Nearest the Pin prize on the 12th hole with her impressive drive, while Wayne Toohey secured the 7th.
Thursday also saw the 4BBB Stableford competition run concurrently with the individual competition. Wayne Toohey and Harald Domanski emerged as the winners with a team score of 43 points, just one ahead of Ross Stevens and Les
Prendergast, who scored 42 points on a countback.
On Friday, the ladies hosted a successful Milford Salver Three Person Stableford event.
A total of 11 visiting teams had a wonderful round of golf followed by a delightful lunch. The winners were a visiting team from Axedale.
On Saturday a total of 46 players enjoyed ideal weather as they vied for the October Monthly Medal. Ian Gilmore (10) claimed the prestigious medal with an outstanding performance, carding an impressive 72 points. He narrowly edged out Dave Stephens (30) by just one point.
In A Grade Ian’s score secured him the victory, with a two-stroke lead over Ross Bottomley (6) who posted a score of 74. Neil Webster (13) delivered a standout performance in B Grade, accumulating 74 points. He secured a tight victory over Rod Entwistle (18) by a mere one-point margin.
The competition in C Grade was equally fierce, with Dave Stephens (30) and Glenn Carroll (19) going head-to-head. Dave scored 73, while Glenn was close behind with 74 points.
The Saturday morning nine hole competition attracted seven players who headed out early. Kevin Adams (18) score of 16 points secured him the win, one point ahead of Peter Greswell (20&15).
The Tuesday ladies were blessed with perfect golfing weather as they teed off for their October Monthly Medal. Sixteen ladies vied for the prestigious prize, but it was Swee Ho (30) who shone the brightest, carding an impressive 72 to secure her first ever Monthly Medal. In the fiercely competitive A Grade, Rosalie Roberts (24) put up an admirable fight, finishing as the runner-up with a score of 74. Meanwhile, B Grade witnessed an intense battle ending in a tie, with the winner and runner-up posting 74 points. Trish Sharrock (34) emerged as the victor, narrowly edging out Dee Sansom (33) by the slimmest of margins. Dee Sansom’s performance also earned her the distinction of having the fewest putts, a remarkable 28, and she was rewarded with the IGA voucher for her efforts.

Campbells Creek bowlers celebrate season opener

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Campbells Creek Bowling Club members are pictured with Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards at Sunday’s opening.

Campbells Creek Bowling Club held their Open Day last Sunday October 8. Unfortunately due to a number of delays their green was not ready for a game of bowls. Although some members were unable to atte...

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Opinion: Voice to Parliament will continue journey to justice

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Former Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation members Dr Jackie Huggins, AM Sir Gustav Nossal AC, Ray Martin AM, Aden Ridgeway, Margaret Reynolds AC, and Dimity Fifer.

In 1991, Federal Parliament created the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation for a ten year term. The Council mobilised a people’s movement, and in 2000, one million Australians walked across bridges in support of our First Nations people. As Council Members, we were there amongst the crowds. It felt unstoppable.
In December 2000, Council handed its Final Report to Parliament. We knew that while ‘many steps have been taken, many steps remain’ to heal the wrongs, the wounds, and the injustices of our history.
We know that measurable progress comes from listening and responding to the lived experience of communities, yet since then many structures created to provide knowledge and advice from our First Nations people have been halted or sidelined.
On October 14, 2023, we have another moment of collective action. We can do this. We can ensure our First Nations people are acknowledged in Australia’s Constitution and create a lasting way for their voices to be heard where laws are made, and policies are created. Empowered by the Constitution, the Voice will be a long term pathway for advising the Federal Parliament and creating positive change.
In 2000, we showed up and walked. On October 14, 2023 we will stand up and be counted. We are voting Yes.

Catch author Ros Ben-Moshe at Castlemaine Library

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Learn to tap into the lighter side of life and awaken both your inner and outer smile this Mental Health Month with internationally recognised wellness and positivity expert Ros Ben-Moshe. 

Ros will be visiting Castlemaine Library next Thursday October 19 to discuss her latest book, The Laughter Effect, sharing the science of laughter and the practical ways to include it in our lives. 

Ros offers a new dimension to self-care, elevating mindfulness, gratitude and self-compassion. She will show you how to use the energy of laughter and joy to counter stress hormones and stimulate a daily dose of positive wellbeing with ‘happy hormones’. 

Goldfields Libraries Programs and Events Manager Tammy Higgs said in a world where stress and anxiety are becoming more prevalent, The Laughter Effect provides the perfect antidote. 

“We can all do with a little more laughter and humour in our lives, so come along and see where it takes you.” 

The event will run from 2pm-3pm with a second session at Bendigo Library from 5.30-6.30pm. 

Tickets are free, and book sales and signings will be available at each session. Bookings are recommended via goldfieldslibraries.com. 

The Laughter Effect is available to borrow through the library catalogue as a book or eAudiobook. 

Singalongs with the Foundry Band return

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Thompson's Foundry Band band members, Bob, Pip, conductor Dan, Reece and Sandra have fun juggling song books and instruments at a recent rehearsal for the singalong.

The band will present lots of songs including the Beatles, Neil Diamond, Queen and other ageless standards. With an eye on Oktoberfest, an interlude of German drinking songs will be included.

Once upon a time Castlemaine people loved singalongs with the Thompson’s Foundry Band.

Now it’s all happening again in the Theatre Royal’s garden in Hargreaves St on Sunday October 8 between 4 and 6pm.

There will be a surprise guest as well.

All ages and voices are welcome. Entry is by gold coin donation and no bookings are required.

The band and theatre are part of Castlemaine’s story, both going back to the 19th century.

Mark on the drums.

Get along to the Emergency Expo

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Emergency services from across the region are encouraging residents to head down to the Castlemaine Expo on October 14 to have a chat and get ready for the upcoming fire season.

How prepared are you in the event of an emergency? And how does the El Niño climate pattern affect your response plans? After last year’s flooding event and predictions of extended period of hotter, d...

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Cumby pays it forward

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Cumberland Hotel manager Tammy Clelland wants to share the hotel’s food and hospitality with Castlemaine.

The Cumberland Hotel is generously donating its $1000 footy tipping winnings back to the community. 
The Cumby is offering five $100 food and drink vouchers to readers of the Castlemaine Mail, an...

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