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GREAT Gisborne Gazette

Locality: Gisborne, Victoria

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24.01.2022 OCTOBER EDITION Click here to read this month's Gazette online: http://bit.ly/October2020Gazette HIGHLIGHTS: Local airline industry workers share memories of the "Queen of the Skies' South Ward council candidates ... Spoonvilles arrive in Gisborne and Macedon Stories behind Gisborne street names Gisborne Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years - part one What photo society members look forward to doing again Articles by eight local students Regular club reports, columns and photos of local sport AND MORE Stay connected to your community without leaving home or wearing a mask Thanks to everyone who contributed to the October Gazette!

23.01.2022 GREAT Centre Volunteer of the Month is Rhyll Trewalla. She has been volunteering with the Gisborne Gazette for the past four years, delivering papers and helping at the GREAT Centre by cataloguing past editions of the Gazette. As she says, It’s nice to put something back into the community you live in.

22.01.2022 Congratulations to our very own Phyllis Boyd who was awarded the medal OAM (Member of the Order of Australia) in the Queen's Birthday Honours, for her service to heritage preservation in the Macedon Ranges. Phyllis oversaw the amalgamation of local historical societies to create the Gisborne and Mount Macedon Historical Society. She has also been involved in the Gisborne Regional Events Activities and Tourism Association (GREAT) which runs the Gisborne Olde Time Market, raising more than $600 000 for our community. What a woman and she does it all as a labour of love for our community!

21.01.2022 Happy Monday! It's nearly deadline time again for contributors. Please have your May edition articles submitted to our editor by Wednesday 14 April.

21.01.2022 Farewell to the Gisborne Artists' Society which has donated more than $30,000 to The Oaks Nursing Home over 30 years and, after another successful show in March, has finished on a high note. President, Tricia Kaye wishes to thank the Gisborne community for its support over so many years.

20.01.2022 Features in the April Gazette: Cover: Gisborne Primary students learn about feelings with the help of Kimochis Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival Warwick McFayden’s Autumn Reflection... Anzac profile on Jody Scoble by Bryan Power Military Service and PTSD by local psychologist, Jan Field New Police Beat column Click the link in the comments to read our online version.

20.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. - The Ode

17.01.2022 Resilience has become a 21st century parenting concept that every parent needs to understand. This month's 'Bookworms' lists a range of children's books which can assist parents to raise kids who can cope with life's ups and downs and overcome anxiety. This month’s prize is the Big Little Book of Resilience by Matthew Johnstone (Pan Macmillan $19.99). It’s about developing flexibility and acceptance when those plans go awry. The first parent into the GREAT Office will win this book for their child!

17.01.2022 SEPTEMBER EDITION Click here to read this month's Gazette online: http://bit.ly/September2020Gazette HIGHLIGHTS: Key elements of the Draft Gisborne Futures, planning proposals to guide Gisborne's growth for the next 20 years (out for public feedback until September 14)... Local finalists in the AusMumpreneur Awards Michael Dhillon, local vigneron Articles by eight students at local schools Recollections of life in Bullengarook a century ago - Part 2 World Cities crossword to help keep your mind active as we stay in stage 3 restrictions for a bit longer Regular club reports, columns and photos of local sport AND MORE Stay connected to your community without leaving home or wearing a mask Thanks to everyone who contributed to the September Gazette!

16.01.2022 The sun setting over the paddocks looking towards Cobaw Forest. Beautiful image by Pod Jewellery on Instagram.

16.01.2022 AUGUST 2020 GISBORNE GAZETTE Click the link for your happy community news! In addition to the regular club reports, columns and photos of local sport, this month's edition includes:... Images of Hope by Macedon Ranges Photographic Society Pandemic perspectives by Athol Guy and Claire McCulloch Where to get information on Gisborne Futures Photos of more local foodies Adventures of Little Wooden People Recollections of life in Bullengarook a century ago A crossword to help keep your mind active as we return to stage 3 restrictions. Stay connected to our wonderful community without leaving home or wearing a mask

16.01.2022 Lets all get behind the 'Help Renee' Trivia Night to raise funds for her medical expenses as she battles a cancerous brain tumour. The mother of 6 is currently undergoing rigorous chemo and radiotherapy so every day is a struggle. Donations of prozes would be greatly appreciated. Contact Paul Crothers on 0438 043 834 for more information.

15.01.2022 NOVEMBER EDITION Click here to read this month's Gazette online: https://issuu.com/oakhill3//gisborne_gazette_november_2020... HIGHLIGHTS: Bryan Power’s feature article on local champion jockey, Harry White Photos of Gisborne’s ‘new normal’ in our photo feature by Cindy-Ann Felsinger Locals write letters of support to essential workers, the elderly and residents in our age care facilities Gisborne Foodbank and Macedon Ranges Gift Shop organise support for those at Christmas and we share where to shop locally for presents Regular club reports, columns and photos of local sport AND MORE Find out what’s happening in your community. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the November Gazette!

13.01.2022 Did you get your March edition of the Gazette in the mail? You can also read the online version by clicking the link in the comments. Here are some highlights from this issue: Sacred Heart Debut Ball goes ahead, 11 months after it was first scheduled Live meetings for clubs, storytime at the library, local plays, gigs, and sport training and competition return... We hear from our local students who have returned to school for 2021 We feature Tale of the Telegraph newspaper by Bryan Power Dr Umair Masood provides a detailed overview of the Covid vaccine See more

13.01.2022 The 2016 GREAT Macedon Grand Tour teamed up for this years event with 4 volunteers from Windarring to help GREAT Association committee members "Flag Off" the 2016 tour. Emma Norton, Todd Brown, James Hynson and David Ellis had a fantastic time sending over 100 classic cars on their way and received certificates of appreciation from the Grand Tour committee.

13.01.2022 Do you like classical music? The Gisborne Singers will soon be performing Beethoven and Handel supported by a full orchestra. Kyneton performance: 3pm on Sunday May 15 Gisborne performance: 3pm on Sunday May 22 For full details, visit www.gisbornesingers.org.au

12.01.2022 Mother's Day is this Sunday, and the Gisborne Gazette hopes that everyone in the Macedon Ranges has a lovely weekend celebrating with their families.

12.01.2022 The Mount Players will host their 13th annual One Act Play Festival on the Saturday & Sunday 9th & 10th July. Unfortunately the Friday 8th July has been cancelled. However, this is a fantastic opportunity to come and enjoy short plays performed by theatre companies from all over the state. Check the Macedon Players website for further details.

12.01.2022 Manna Gum Family and Children's Centre was officially opened on Friday June 17th. The former Grant Avenue Kindergarten, Maternal and Child Health services and the Gisborne Toy Library now also operate from the new facility.

11.01.2022 Winter has arrived, bringing frosts and fog which highlight the beauty of our area. This hasn't deterred the Rosellas and Honey Eaters which have been spotted foraging through the remaining foliage.

11.01.2022 Enjoy some hot food and a coffee at The Gisborne Olde Time Market this Sunday!

10.01.2022 Sharing for our friends at Deakin University who need a survey from locals for their research: Help researchers better understand our connection to nature and you could win a $100 gift card. Deakin University and Land for Wildlife are studying our various connections with nature, and the potential values of engaging with nature and biodiversity (including economic and health benefits). All contributions are of interest, whether or not you have any interest or knowledge in nat...ure or conservation. Your contribution will provide valuable insights for research and Victoria’s (and the Macedon Ranges'!) biodiversity strategy. Participation requires you to complete two anonymous questionnaires, a few months apart. Completion takes between 10 and 20 minutes (depending on how fast you go!), and the first questionnaire is available until March 19th. After completion, you can enter a draw to win $100 gift cards. You can access the first questionnaire here: http://ow.ly/D2Iz50DC8cP More information is available on the TechnEcology website https://technecology.deakin.edu.au/questionnaire-2021/. Any questions? You can directly contact the research team here: [email protected] Lorenzo G. and Anne E., installing wildlife camera traps

10.01.2022 Trying to lose some winter weight? Gisborne Take Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) meets every Monday night at the Gisborne Bowls Club from 6 - 7pm.

10.01.2022 Did you get your Gazette in the mail? You can also check it online by clicking the link in the comments.

09.01.2022 The February edition of the Gazette is out now and will be in your letterboxes soon. The February edition of the Gazette is out now and will be in your letterboxes soon.

08.01.2022 The Gisborne and Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society presents a display of vintage garments from The Janet Slattery Collection at the Gisborne Court House, 4 Hamilton St, every Saturday & Wednesday in July from 10 am to 2:00 pm. The entry fee is a gold coin donation. The exhibition features garments from 1890 to 1904, from some of the grand homes of Mount Macedon.It includes this hat worn by Dame Nellie Melba.

07.01.2022 Emma and Morgan volunteer at the Gisborne Gazette every week. They are both enjoying the opportunity of helping and making new friends whilst gaining some work experience.

06.01.2022 For all interested members of the community, the State Treasurer, Tim Pallas, will be in Gisborne to make an announcement., on Tuesday May 17, at the corner of Hamilton and Brantome Streets at 10.30am.

06.01.2022 Want to get your business noticed? Have you thought of advertising in the Gazette? The Gazette is produced in full colour and distributed monthly (except January) to around 8500 people. The majority of households in Bullengarook, Gisborne, Macedon, Mount Macedon, New Gisborne and Gisborne South receive a hardcopy of the Gazette. Residents of Woodend and Riddells Creek can pick up copies at central points and anyone can read the paper online. Check our pinned post on the top of this page to click through to our website for more information on becoming a regular advertiser.

06.01.2022 Did you get your GREAT Gisborne Gazette in the mail last week? Here’s what we covered: Upgraded workplace for fire watcher, Graeme Wilson (cover) Christmas Markets... New council sworn in Win a cubby Celebrating resilience Gazette student awards Gazette wins awards Click the link in the comments to read the paper online.

05.01.2022 We have exciting news! On Sunday GREAT Gisborne Gazette was named Best Community Newspaper at the Community Newspaper Association of Victoria Awards! Thank you to all our regular contributors, our amazing editor, Corinne, and the rest of the Gazette Team.

04.01.2022 Your latest Gazette should have arrived in your letterboxes last week. We hope you have had an enjoyable Easter with your loved ones.

01.01.2022 Why spend this weekend being a couch potato when you can eat real potatoes at Spudfest? Trentham's annual potato festival is on this Saturday. Go to trenthamspudfest.org.au for more details.