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All that jazz: The TEK TEK ensemble coming to Castlemaine

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Castlemaine Mail
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The TEK TEK ensemble will be among the bands to feature in the Castlemaine Jazz Festival’s opening night extravaganza at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal next Friday evening June 9.

It is only seven more sleeps until the 2023 instalment of the Castlemaine Jazz Festival (June 9-11).

The festival celebrates its eighth anniversary this year and will feature 30 bands comprising hundreds of musicians across four fantastic local venues.

The party commences next Friday June 9 with a ‘Big Band’ opening night performance at Castlemaine’s iconic Theatre Royal.

Three bands will kick off the celebrations including the virtuosic and original music of the TEK TEK Ensemble, the Balkan brass-fusion sound of Central Victorian faves The Seduceaphones and Melbourne seven piece heavy groove combo The Seven Ups.

TEK TEK Ensemble formed in 2010 and have performed countless times around Australia and the world including Jakarta, The Pilbara, Berlin, New Caledonia, Bangkok and Paris. The band has its roots in the wildness of late-night Melbourne pub music with the sophistication of jazz and classical performance, and the danceability of tropical rhythms and hard-partying disco beats.

Central Victorian gipsy-brass beast The Seduceaphones create grooves that move crowds in completely new and unusual ways, they pioneer an infectious vein of Balkan brass-fusion.

Seven piece heavy groove combo The Seven Ups from Melbourne will take you on an abstruse journey into the darker fringes of instrumental music, drifting from funk to spiritual jazz and through to psychedelic fuzz rock. The Seven Ups are your soundtrack to the dancefloor at the end of the world.

Harry Coulsons Blue Dogs are thrilled to announce that they have been honoured with the task of closing the festival at the Theatre Royal on Sunday June 11.

“We will be joined on stage by a plethora of special guests drawn from the many outstanding ensembles featured throughout the festival weekend,” Coulson told the Mail. 

For tickets visit www.castlemainejazzfestival.com.au

Castlemaine novelist Ellie Marney releases new book: “Some Shall Break”

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Jade Jungwirth
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Written by award-winning local author Ellie Marnie, Some Shall Break is the action-packed sequel to None Shall Sleep, launching next Tuesday, June 6.
Written by award-winning local author Ellie Marnie, Some Shall Break is the action-packed sequel to None Shall Sleep, launching next Tuesday, June 6.

New York Times bestselling YA author and Castlemaine local Ellie Marney is back with the electrifying sequel to None Shall Sleep; Some Shall Break with a new compelling and dangerous case for junior FBI consultants Travis Bell and Emma Lewis to solve. 

The award-winning author, teacher and mother of four sat down with the Castlemaine Mail to talk about her 11th book due to launch at Readings in Carlton on June 6. 

“It’s such intense subject matter and I try and keep my writing style clean, using the old crime noir writing style,” Ellie told the Mail. 

“I think it was Chekov that said to connect with the reader you need to be cold and leave enough clues for the emotional tone to allow the reader to flood the gap.” 

Ellie is now celebrating a decade of writing, beginning her journey when her youngest child was three in 2013. 

“I found motherhood to be a creatively inspirational time. You start wearing your heart on the outside of your body and it opens something so you’re able to access your emotional core.” 

“I write for young adults because I never really grew up,” Ellie laughs. “Plus, teaching teenagers and having four large teenage boys occupying your house really helps. 

“Writing YA is exciting, there’s a real sense of emotional urgency and you’re exploring a lot of uncharted territory with a lot of firsts. 

“I had to do a lot of research on Pittsburgh to write Some Shall Break. There was a lot of time on google maps and cross-checking and research into the FBI and juvenile serial killers. It’s interesting as both a reader and as a writer because serial killers don’t think like we do. 

“I also had to do a lot of research about the 80s. The FBI Behavioural Unit first began in 1975 and using juvenile consultants was so outlandish, it only could have happened in the early days when they were still doing whacky things.” 

Ellie notes that her latest book has a real focus on women’s struggles from experiencing and recovering from trauma and sexual violence. Some Shall Break explores institutional perpetuation of trauma and themes of mental illness, emotional co-dependence and twisted understandings of romance, love and marriage. 

“This makes Some Shall Break a more psychologically difficult read, but perhaps a more truthful depiction of the horrors of these kinds of forensic investigations,” commented Ellie. 

“It was never supposed to be a series, but as soon as I finished the first book I started writing Some Shall Break and I’m working on the third book at the moment.” 

Reconciliation Week underway

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Castlemaine Mail
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Community members gather for the launch of Reconciliation Week. Photos: Max Lesser.

The local community gathered at the historic Castlemaine Market Building last Saturday morning, May 27 for the National Reconciliation Week Launch and the announcement of the annual Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation Awards. 

The morning included a performance by The Peace Choir, an address by Mount Alexander Shire Council CEO Darren Fuzzard and the opening of the annual display and exhibition which complements the permanent Boorp Boorp Boondyil interactive space houses within the Visitor Centre, where locals and visitors can learn about the Dja Dja Wurrung history of the area. 

Nalderun CEO and Yorta Yorta woman Aunty Kathryn Coff welcomed all those in attendance and announced the highly deserving recipients of the Nalderun Awards including Castlemaine Secondary College teacher Dino Cevolatti, Chewton Primary School principal Bernadette McKenna who played an integral role in the establishment of the school’s inaugural Chewton Reconciliation Walk, Council Visitor Services team member Aileen Walsh and Friends of Nalderun member Zoe Scoglio. 

Pablo, Jane and Ember the dog explore the exhibition.

The Reconciliation Week activities continued this week with a guided story walk with Kath Coff, history walk with Uncle Rick Nelson, the Reconciliation Film Festival at the Theatre Royal, a Pub Sing event at The Taproom featuring the late Uncle Archie Roach’s song ‘We won’t cry’, and the Chewton Reconciliation Walk hosted by the Chewton Primary School on Thursday and today (June 2) from 10am, plus much more. The events continue this weekend. 

See the Nalderun Facebook page for the full Reconciliation Week program or visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Disability inclusion on the agenda

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Castlemaine Mail
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Council’s Disability Action Plan Working Group urges the community to have their say.

The community is invited to provide feedback on the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2027 which will guide the council and the community to work together to ensure Mount Alexander Shire is a welcoming and inclusive place for people of all abilities. 

The council worked with members of the Disability Action Plan Working Group, individuals with disability, carers and service providers, in creating the draft plan and consulted with the community in a variety of ways to ensure the plan reflects community needs and priorities. 

Some of the key themes in the plan are equal, respectful and dignified access, opportunities in volunteering, education, promoting inclusion and participation and wellbeing and safety. Another theme is working to change attitudes and practices that lead to discrimination of people with disability. 

The council has outlined a range of actions within the plan that work towards a shire that is a welcoming and inclusive place for people of all abilities including; the continuation of the council’s Parent Talk series, which includes neurodiversity topics and access to parent support networks, ensuring that all designs for new or improved parks, community facilities and streetscapes include a Disability Design Review and supporting the benefits of having a ‘quiet hour’ to businesses and service providers. Promotion of the accessibility category in the Mount Alexander Business Awards and disability awareness training for the council staff are also outlined actions. 

Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Mayor, Cr Rosie Annear, said that the draft plan focuses on how the council can improve inclusion across the shire. 

“While we’ve done thorough community consultation, and I’m confident that the draft plan reflects what we’ve heard so far about the wants and needs of the community, we need to make sure that we’ve got it right and haven’t missed anything,” said Mayor Annear. 

“The more people we hear from, the stronger the plan will be and the better the outcomes for our community, so I encourage everyone to have a look at the draft plan and let us know what you think.” 

Lorraine le Plastier, a member of Council’s Disability Action Plan Working Group, said that the plan was developed through significant consultation with people with disabilities, their carers and families, and disability advocates and allies in our shire. 

“Their insights and experiences have helped us to create a planning foundation for the council to reverse discrimination experienced by people with disabilities, and to help strengthen our community to ensure people of all abilities feel included,” said Ms le Plastier. 

“Inclusion is when people see themselves in their community, where people feel safe, welcome and accepted in all parts of their lives, with services and events that are accessible, safe and welcoming for everyone.” 

Community members are encouraged to view the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2027 and provide feedback by visiting www.shape.mountalexander.vic. gov.au/disability-action-plan and completing the quick survey. Alternatively, you can email feedback to disabilityinclusion@ mountalexander.vic.gov.au or by phoning 54711700. Submissions close on Friday 9 June. 

Council will finalise the Disability Inclusion Action Plan in July, with the plan scheduled to go to Councillors for consideration in September. 

For more information, contact Sarah Grade, Council’s Social Equity and Inclusion Officer, on 5471 1700 or email s.gradie@mountalexander.vic.gov.au. 

The Men’s Table is coming to Castlemaine

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Jade Jungwirth
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The Men’s Table provides a welcoming space for men to come together and talk about the highs and lows of life each month.

It can be difficult for men to find a space to talk about the things that matter most, relationships, children, work, finances and the general highs and lows of life. So, in 2011 a group of 12 men started meeting once a month for dinner forming The Men’s Table which has now grown to include 128 Tables across Australia. The Tables provide a welcoming space where men can share about their lives, their challenges and their wins with a group of men that they know and trust. 

The Men’s Table is providing an Entree (an introduction to The Men’s Table) at the Cumberland Hotel, in a private room, on Monday 19 June at 6.30 pm. There is no cost to join, just pay for your meal and drinks and find out if The Men’s Table is for you. 

The Entree event is a chance to meet other men and to learn how a Table works while enjoying a meal. The Entrees are hosted by long-standing members of other Men’s Tables who will share their experiences and respond to questions, concerns and ideas. 

Dan became involved after some life changes at the end of 2019 when he quit his job and broke up with his long-term partner. Taking to google Dan found the Men’s Table, which by this time was set up as regulated charity, and so he decided to start his own Table in Melbourne. 

“Being involved with The Men’s Table has benefited other relationships in my life. I used to have the same feelings, but I wasn’t able to articulate them and now I can. It’s really deepened my relationships with my friends and partner. 

“Having a place to go regularly encourages men to sit and reflect, especially when they know the table is coming up. 

“They are really about looking at the highs and lows of life- so often we skip over celebrating the wins and are unable to express pride in ourselves. 

“We have mean come for all sorts of reasons, they might be new to an area, facing retirement, or any number of life changes and they can come together and learn from each other and from those who have been through these things themselves. Many of the men form friendships outside of the group and go fishing or retreats. 

“The purpose of the Entree is to go through the guidelines and make sure everyone is on the same page and commit to attending at least nine out of 12 tables. We keep in touch with the tables each month to see how they’re doing and get a table health rating out of 10. 

“And if you can’t make it to the Entree don’t worry- we hold regular zoom entree’s so it’s not too late! 

To find out more visit themenstable. org–The Men’s Table is a registered charity. There is no membership fee to be part of a Table; it’s a grass roots activity driven by local men in the community. 

If you’re interested in being a part of The Men’s Table but can’t make this date and would like to be kept abreast of future gatherings email dan.ball@themenstable.org. 

Calling all young filmmakers!

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Castlemaine Mail
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Entries are now open for the fourth annual COscars Youth Film Festival, a competition for filmmakers aged 8-25 years.

Entries are now open for the fourth annual COscars Youth Film Festival, a competition for filmmakers aged 8-25 years to celebrate the talent and creativity of young community members in the Mount Alexander Shire. 

“The COscars is an amazing opportunity for young people to show their work, tell stories and make industry connections,” said Billy Lister, Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Youth Advisory Group member. 

“You don’t need an expensive camera to make a great short film. You can use any type of camera – mobile phone, tablet or laptop. 

“Judges are looking for creativity, originality and storytelling rather than high production values. 

“Films can be any genre or theme and you can use any kind of filmmaking technique, including animation, stop motion or live action. 

“This is an opportunity for young people to tell their stories, their way. And there’s cash prizes on offer for winners too.“Grab an entry form and starting planning your film – you’ve got nothing to lose!” said Billy. 

There are three categories available: Snapshot; with a runtime of less than or equal to one minute and three $50 cash prizes, Short; with a runtime of between one and five minutes and three cash prizes of $100 and Short Film of between five and 10 minutes open for ages 14-25 years with a cash prize of $150. 

Entries are now open and close on Sunday 1 October. 

Winning films and a selection of entries will be screened at the COscars Youth Film Festival on Sunday 29 October in Castlemaine. 

For entry forms and guidelines visit www.mountalexandershireyouth.com.au/portfolio/coscars. For more information contact Shannon Lacy, Council’s Youth Development Officer, on 5471 1700 or youth@mountalexander.vic.gov.au. 

Future GPs get a taste of Goldfields lifestyle

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Castlemaine Mail
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The group of over 30 medical students and junior doctors took a tour of the region including health services across Kyneton, Castlemaine and Maryborough.
The group of over 30 medical students and junior doctors took a tour of the region including health services across Kyneton, Castlemaine and Maryborough.

Over thirty medical students and junior doctors recently experienced life as a goldfields GP last month for the third annual Central Victorian GP Jaunt.

The free event, hosted by Monash Rural Health’s North West Victorian Regional Training Hub and supported by the Loddon Mallee Victorian Rural Generalist Program, Rural Doctors Association of Victoria and local general practitioners, allowed young doctors in training to spend the day exploring the central Victoria region. 

The group visited a number of local health services and clinics across Kyneton, Castlemaine and Maryborough and tasted the region’s thriving food and wine culture at Johnny Bakers, Boomtown Wine, Das Caffee Haus and The Mill. The tour was led by local doctors and medical leaders, including Dr Mark Farrugia and Dr Richard Mayes from Goldfields Medical Group, Dr Sophie Ping from Castlemaine Health and Chair of the Loddon Mallee Victorian Rural Generalist Program Network and the Rural Doctors Association of Victoria President, Dr Dan Wilson. 

For Dr Frank Dunley, an intern at Bendigo Health, the day gave him a wider appreciation of what’s on offer in the region. 

“As a hospital-based intern, the opportunity to get out into smaller communities and observe how interconnected the towns’ GPs are with each other and their local health services was invaluable. I really saw that rural and regional general practice with areas of special interest focus offers an enriching career path. I learnt so much from being able to speak to rural GPs and rural generalists over lunch about the diversity of their practice.” 

The Loddon Mallee has become a highly desirable place for young doctors to live, work and train, according to Sophie Burke, North West Victorian Regional Training Hub Manager. 

“Practising in beautiful regional Victoria makes perfect sense. Come for the training and work opportunities, personalised program and supportive supervisors, stay for the incredible lifestyle on offer!” 

Castlemaine GP, Dr Mark Farrugia, enjoyed welcoming a new group of students and junior doctors to the region for the day. 

“Events like this allow our next generation of doctors to see what’s on offer here – beyond knowing the rotations and advanced skill training available to them – but really getting a feel for our towns, and local communities. Hopefully, our attendees were inspired by the life that awaits them.” 

Wararack to launch climate plan

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Castlemaine Mail
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Wararack members Kyla Brettle and Anitra Nelson invite the community to the Northern Arts Hotel for the launch of the Climate Transition Plan.

In response to the climate crisis, local coalition Wararack is launching a shire-wide, community-led effort to establish regenerative ways of living. 

Wararack will launch the initial version of the Mount Alexander Community Climate Transition Plan (2023–2030) as part of the monthly Castlemaine Free University gathering at Northern Arts Hotel in Barker Street Castlemaine next Monday June 5. 

The plan outlines how Wararack will hold and support this relational and regenerative transition. 

Wararack spokesperson Sharon Fraser said the transition aims to reduce carbon emitting activities; to make sure basic needs such as food and housing are available to all, and to encourage conviviality within the shire community as we adapt to an unstable climate. 

“Wararack exists to support the shire community to prioritise areas for action within the community’s scope to influence, areas deemed to have the most significant impacts on our emissions reduction target. The coalition welcomes everyone on board this transition,” Fraser said. 

Wararack encourages action to help us collectively reach zero emissions, to better prepare for climate impacts, to embrace change and to forge new ways of doing and thinking. Such activities are promoted at the Wararack website as ‘Initiatives’. 

“Wararack sees the transition as an opportunity for cultural growth within Djaara Country and to extend solidarity and sharing supporting our relations with one another as we move to stabilise the climate,” Ms Fraser said. 

The plan is holistic in terms of Djaara Country within the shire and works from our strengths – rich and unique ecological communities, and community efforts that support them. 

“This transition to regenerative living is an holistic response to the climate crisis. Wararack is tasked with holding this transition to a climate-safe future for the next generation and beyond.” 

Interested community members are invited to come along from 6.30pm to grab a drink and engage with the panel of speakers, including Mount Alexander Shire Council mayor Rosie Annear, Castlemaine Institute Co Founder and economist Warwick Smith, and Greens Candidate for Northern Victoria Dr Cate Sinclair. 

You can see and read more about Wararack and sign up for the Wararack e-newsletter at wararack.org or contact Wararack by email: wararack@gmail.com

Miller’s heartbreaking masterpiece hits the stage

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Castlemaine Mail
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Paul English (left) and Charlie Cousins (right) and fellow Death of a Salesman cast members bring the tragic tale to life. Photo: Jack Dixon-Gunn.

Local theatre buffs are encouraged to make the trek to the big smoke next week to catch Hearth Theatre’s highly anticipated production of Arthur Miller’s 20th century classic ‘Death of a Salesman’. 

Former local, talented actor, and co-producer of the critically acclaimed production, Maggie McCormack, told the Mail the show is of an incredibly high standard and is not to be missed. 

“The play had a hugely successful season in February last year at Fortyfive Downstairs in Melbourne. It is a powerful family story that touches the hearts and minds of audiences as well as providing great entertainment. Now we are excited that the production is having a second season at Chapel Off Chapel Theatre in Prahran from June 7-11,” Maggie said. 

The Mail had the opportunity to chat about the production with Hearth Theatre founder and artistic director Charlie Cousins, whom locals may know as Constable Charles from the Doctor Blake Murder Mysteries which was filmed locally at Ballarat and featured on the ABC. 

The actor has worked tirelessly over the past four years to bring this show to life. 

“We began working on the production in early 2021 but unfortunately covid and the lockdowns saw us forced to rehearse online for two days a week for up to seven months, Charlie told the Mail from Port Macquarie, where Hearth Theatre were staging Death of a Salesman as part of a tour to regional centres. 

“It was a long time in the making but we were thrilled to finally bring the show to Fortyfive Downstairs in 2022 and are bringing the award winning show back by popular demand,” Cousins said. 

The central character in the play, an older man Willy Loman – played by one Australia’s finest theatre actors Paul English – is struggling to keep his head above water and the impact this struggle has on himself and his family is profound. It is a story for our times exploring career and financial pressures and the importance of connection. Families and individuals will recognise more than ever the dilemmas and mental health challenges faced by the family in this moving tale. 

The Age has described the production as a ‘A tragic masterpiece. Traditionalists will love it. All the creativity gets poured into moulding fully inhabited characters through which the play’s enduring questions are explored.’ 

“Arthur Miller was really a playwright before his time. This work will appeal to older audiences with its sense of nostalgia for those times, but also carries important messages and themes which will resonate with younger audiences today and we will host a number of school groups across the Melbourne season,” Charlie said. 

The actor said the work holds special significance for him. 

“I actually read the final monologue of the play for my entry audition for WAPA which secured my place and kick started my career. Seeing wide-eyed Year 11 and 12 students in the audience experiencing the play for the first time has been a real full-circle moment,” he said. 

Hearth Theatre are kindly giving away a double pass to one of our lucky Castlemaine Mail readers for the 11am matinee performance of Death of a Salesman on Chapel Off Chapel Theatre in Prahran next Friday June 9. 

To enter the ticket giveaway simply pop your name, address and contact number on the back of an envelope marked ‘Death of a Salesman competition’ and drop it into our office at 13 Hargraves Street by 5pm next Wednesday June 7. The winner will be notified by phone. 

For tickets for this strictly limited season featuring just six shows visit https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/death-of-a-salesman/ 

My Maldon with Castlemaine Mail journalist Jade Jungwirth

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Castlemaine Mail
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Hi Jade, can you tell us a bit about your early life?

I was born in Melbourne and have lived all over Victoria – but my grandparents lived in Warrandyte most of my life, so it always felt like home to me. I studied Social Work when I left school and went on to work in Family Violence in the Western Suburbs. 

How did you come to live in Maldon?

My partner and I decided to go backpacking around Europe for a few months which was incredible. We travelled around the UK, visited Berlin and Amsterdam, but a family member became quite unwell, and we had to cut the trip short so I’m still rather desperate to travel other parts of Europe. 

When we came back my partner and I moved to Castlemaine and made the decision to take in a family member (a teenager) who needed a home, followed shortly after by her sister. I was in my mid-20s and had absolutely no idea about raising teenagers so that was….interesting. I worked as a family support worker at CHIRP for a few years before falling pregnant with my first child.

How did you become involved in journalism?

I was a stay at home mum for 10 years – I really threw myself in, learning to sew, knit, garden, bake and preserve. After a marriage breakdown I decided it was time to return to work. I knew I didn’t want a job in social work while my kids were still young so I considered buying a bookshop, pursued various writing careers, including writing a novel (unpublished but at least I can tick that off my bucket list!) and finally (purely by chance) landed myself the job of Editor of the Tarrangower Times. I loved it – but COVID meant I was working from home and home schooling the two kids which was…let’s just say less than ideal. The job at the Times was a part-time gig so when I saw a full-time job advertised with the Castlemaine Mail I jumped at the chance.

Do you have any hobbies?

Not these days. Returning to full time work with two children has been an interesting juggling act – but I would love to get back into knitting when I can.

What are you reading at the moment?

I’m reading a new book from local author Ellie Marney for an article I’m writing. Working here has been a great way to get me back into reading. In fact, the first book I read in a long time was A Brief Affair written by Alex Miller – who I got to interview. I was jumping up and down with excitement for days at getting to meet the Miles Franklin winner and telling every single person I came across!

What music do you enjoy listening to?

Everything except techno and heavy metal. Working at the Mail I’ve come across a lot of new artists that I’ve been able to interview – which is fun.

Who are your three dream dinner guests?

My aunt that passed away many years ago, my dear friend who died recently and Nelson Mandela.

What philosophies do you live life by?

I am a social worker – it’s part of who I am and always will be. I’m a strong advocate for social justice and equality and the older I get the more feminist I become.

Finally, what do you love most about the place you call home?

Everyone there is just a little bit left of centre and I love that. The people and the place are beautiful and feels like I’ve come home.

Club in mourning

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Castlemaine Mail
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Vale Dallas Keogh-Frankling. March 23, 2006 – May 27, 2023.
Vale Dallas Keogh-Frankling. March 23, 2006 – May 27, 2023.

Castlemaine Football Netball Club is mourning the sudden death of Under 18s footballer Dallas Keogh-Frankling on Saturday afternoon.
The 17-year-old collapsed after playing in a match at Kyneton and was rushed to hospital but could not be revived.
An outpouring of condolences and support has flowed to the club, Dallas’s family and the wider community, including messages from the Bendigo Football Netball League, other clubs and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
In a statement posted to the league’s website, the league said both it and the club were devastated.
“The club and league’s first priority is providing and facilitating support for the family, friends, teammates, and coaches of the player,” the statement read.
“The club and league will continue to work together closely and kindly request that the privacy of family, friends and teammates be respected during this incredibly difficult time.”
Premier Andrews said on behalf of all Victorians he wanted to extend his deepest sympathy to Dallas’s family.
“My prayers and best wishes to the family of the young footballer … this will be an incredibly difficult time for his family and friends, and we send our best wishes.”
In a statement released on Sunday evening, CFNC extended heartfelt sympathies to Dallas’s family.
“In particular his parents Mark and Regina, his brother Ashton, and extended family who are a significant part of our club and its history,” club officials said.
“Our club community has understandably been rocked by this tragedy and have spent time together over the past two days supporting each other, and will continue to do so over the coming weeks and months.
“Dallas loved his football, he loved his club, and he loved his teammates. It is unfathomable to us that he is gone.
“At the behest of his family, training will continue to be offered this week to honour the fact that he would never want his death to dampen our love of the game.
“Our club would like to commend the quick-thinking and thoughtful actions of the Kyneton Football Netball Club who rallied around our playing group and continue to provide their support.
“We would also like to thank the club trainers and spectators who were on the scene to assist Dallas in the change rooms, and paramedics who took over in Dallas’s care.
“Thank you also to AFL Central Victoria and the Bendigo Football Netball League who have allowed us to lean on them during this difficult time, and have gone above and beyond to provide assistance.
“To our wider football and netball community who have provided condolences, sent personal messages and posted tributes – we feel your support.
“Our focus is now on Dallas’s family, his teammates, friends and our wider club community as we process his loss and come to terms with our collective grief.”

Football community in shock

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Castlemaine Mail
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The Castlemaine community is hurting with the news of the tragic death of 17 year old Castlemaine footballer Dallas Keogh-Frankling on Saturday. The Castlemaine Football Netball Club and Bendigo Football Netball League have released the following statement:

The Bendigo Football Netball League & Castlemaine Football Netball Club are devastated following the tragic passing
of one of the CFNC under 18 players today.
The club and league’s first priority is providing and facilitating support for the family, friends, teammates, and coaches
of the player.
The club and league will continue to work together closely and kindly request that the privacy of family, friends and
teammates be respected during this incredibly difficult time.

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