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STRANGE BEASTS - Filming has started on the Bacchus Marsh Lion Park documentary. Photo Josie Mackerras

By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni)

You might not know it, but the crazy antics in Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ aren’t too dissimilar to some that occurred in Moorabool in the 70s and 80s. Bacchus Marsh’s own Ron Prendergast – or ‘Prenda’ as he’s known to many – worked at Bacchus Marsh’s Lion Safari Park, which was opened in 1970 and was home to lions, tigers and water buffalo, when he was just 17. Prenda’s son Darcy is bringing his dad’s wild youth to life in an upcoming documentary titled ‘Strange Beasts’, due to be released in mid-2021.

Darcy spoke to the Moorabool News about the documentary between shoots.

“Strange Beasts is a story that’s been with me my whole life. I grew up listening to Dad and his crazy Bacchus Marsh Lion Safari stories. The tiger attacks, the shotgun misfires, his close shaves with death,” he said.

“One of his most surreal tales involves him on a postie bike, trying to steer a rather irate water buffalo off the wrong side of the Ballarat Freeway and back into the park - all in the pouring rain.”

Unheard of today, but back when the park was open, the public could drive their cars through fields of the freeroaming African beasts. There were several maulings with Prenda himself fortunate to get away with only scars from unlucky encounters of his own, but some parkgoers were not so fortunate. In 1978, a 12-year-old boy was mauled to death, as were an 18-year-old person and a woman pulled through a car window on separate occasions in 1979. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it was new safety regulations that spelled the safari park’s demise in 1985, ending a fascinating chapter in Bacchus Marsh’s history.

Darcy said he’s been working on ‘Strange Beasts’ for well over 12-months, and $50,000 in funding from Screen Australia – part of a $2.1 million injection into the Australian film industry for 12 different projects – has breathed new life into the project. The funding will help with a second 16mm film shoot and much of the documentary’s animated content.

The documentary is a joint project between awardwinning Melbourne production company Oh Yeah Wow, and the Australian studio of Academy Award-winning production company Passion Pictures.

It is a ‘watch this space’ for where ‘Strange Beasts’ will be viewed after the scheduled 2021 release.

Anyone with photos or video footage of the park and its animals can email Darcy Prendergast at darcy@ohyeahwow.com.

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Councils unite

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By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni)

One for all, all for one. That is what three Councils are doing as they join forces to unite as one voice, in regard to the Western Transmission Lines Project.

AusNet is planning to install 180 kilometres of overhead transmission lines through Western Victoria from Sydenham to Bulgana, 70 kilometres are scheduled to run directly through Moorabool.

David Edwards is the Moorabool Mayor and said on a social media post that sustainable energy requires sustainable solutions.

“We have spoken as a united voice with Melton City Council and Hepburn Shire Council, sharing our concerns about the Project,” he said.

Cr Edwards said two letters have now been sent to AusNet Services from the three councils raising concerns and questions.

“More importantly, we are suggesting solutions to minimise impact to the communities.”

The first joint letter was sent to Mondo’s Project Development Manager by Moorabool, Melton and Hepburn Councils on 28 April this year, the second letter was sent on 26 June 2020.

As a collective, the first three-page letter outlined the need for Community Consultation and Benefits, and the need for this to be ‘detailed and extensive’. It also stated this was to be a ‘priority expectation of the signatory Councils’.

“It should be noted however that, based on the information received at the meetings in February-March 2020, a rapid public consultation plan was initially proposed.

This approach was not fitting with the sentiments of community engagement previously claimed, and we respectfully encourage Mondo to strive for best practice community engagement,” the letter read.

“Now that there is a forced slowdown of the project, it is important that this time is used to develop an engagement plan that clearly identifies the relevant communities and stakeholders to truly understand community concerns and requirements.”

Moorabool CEO Derek Madden, Kelvin Tori (Melton) and Evan King (Hepburn) said in the first letter they strongly advocate for a proper consideration of innovative and flexible approaches to addressing community concerns.

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“These concerns will become apparent as the project progresses. This may include a consideration of the undergrounding of the powerlines in key locations, community benefit sharing, guarantees of (genuine) local employment, and assessment of the project thorough community consultation.”

The second letter identified that Councils found the historical response time and information provision highly insufficient as in part, acknowledgements and not responses were provided.

“It is critical that formal written responses be provided to questions and requests, some of which are dating back 18 months and have remained unanswered,” the letter read.

Key narratives in the community included, pre-determined routes, inappropriate use of farmland in green wedge areas and detrimental effects on social or economic well-being and enhanced fire risk, just to name a few.

In conclusion, the Councils had a variety of requests including, but not limited to, a complaints system for the project be developed; methods to assess social effects; a fact sheet be developed on the determination of the preferred route; and a fact sheet on construction and long-term impacts for impacted landowners.

The Councils suggested that AusNet Services have a true opportunity to be highly innovative and world leaders with this project. It is the collective view of the signatory Councils that the undergrounding option ought to remain on the table for consideration, at least in certain sensitive areas.

Country football leagues across the state are slowly starting to drop their 2020 seasons, however the Central Highlands Football League (CHFL) are in the midst of organising a junior football competition.

League President, Doug Hobson, spoke to WIN TV News Ballarat last week and said the senior season would not go ahead this year, however, the junior season still has potential.

Clubs within the CHFL entered their interest in a junior season on Friday July 3 and the playing teams were then announced Monday July 6, with a season set to commence this Saturday 11 July.

Monday’s decision named the clubs progressing with the 2020 junior season, and one club that was eager to go ahead was from Moorabool Shire.

President of Bungaree Football Club, Andrew Mahar, told the Moorabool News many protocols have been put in place to ensure the season would be COVID-19 friendly.

“There’s the Covid-Safe [phone application] which players have to have; people have to register their names and contact details upon entry of the grounds, and CHFL have all the information listed that members must abide by,” he said.

“Parents of the kids are to remain in their cars during the game, and there will be

about an hour gap between games that will allow kids to get to their cars and for the next teams to arrive,” Mr Mahar said.

“At this stage, it’s a day by day exercise [with COVID-19 related restrictions up in the air], at this moment we’re progressing, but that could change as well.”

The siamese twin of football is netball, but not in 2020.

Central Highlands Netball League President Natalie Clark said the decision to cancel the senior and junior season was disappointing.

“We have taken many aspects into consideration when making this decision and have certainly not made it lightly,” she said.

“We are currently in unprecedented times and it is disappointing that COVID-19 has affected our community sport to this extent, but the health and safety of our players, volunteers and supporters must be our first priority.

“We thank [everyone for their] honest feedback and thoughts in this process and we look forward to making season 2021 the best season yet,” Ms Clark said.

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Spread the word - not COVID

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By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni)

Ambulance Victoria has issued a call for the community to remain vigilant this school holidays and, help stop the spread of COVID-19. Though a recent rise in cases has understandably alarmed many Victorians, Ambulance Victoria Grampians Regional Director Tim Maywald said he is confident that if we continue following protocols such as social distancing, we can continue flattening the curve.

“The recent spike in coronavirus cases has prompted fears of a second wave, but our message remains the same,” Mr Maywald said.

“If you go out, please continue to practice physical distancing. Wash your hands thoroughly and often, and don’t touch your face because the primary path of infection is through your mouth, nose and eyes. For the same reason, and for the safety of others, sneeze or cough into your elbow.

“We need to look out for each other, so if you know someone who might not be aware of restrictions, check in on them and if appropriate, direct them to information available on the DHHS website.”

Victorians are asked not to think twice about dialling Triple Zero-(000) if they have serious health concerns such as an onset of shortness of breath, chest pains or facial drooping.

Paramedics are continuing to take precautions, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and decontaminating ambulances after every patient, to ensure both they and their patients are kept safe from infection.

Information from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding coronavirus is available at https://www. dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

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Yendon residents have been shocked by what has been described as a ‘disgusting display’ of vandalism at their Recreation Reserve.

On Sunday 21 June, graffiti was sprayed on a community toilet block, and a sign detailing the history of Yendon’s nowclosed state school, not far from a children’s playground.

There has been an outpouring of both anger and sadness from the 300 strong Yendon community, with residents calling the vandalism “mindless” and “terrible”.

Police attended the scene of the graffiti attack, and an investigation on who is responsible is ongoing.

Yendon resident Kay Paton told the Moorabool News the graffiti attack was unprecedented for the small, tight-knit community.

“The vandalism is the worst we’ve had at Yendon…unless there is a breakthrough [with the investigation] very quickly, we will have to spend time tidying it up,” Ms Paton said.

“Community volunteers have enough to do without this mindless damage…we’re trying to make a nice place for our community, and then someone comes and does this to us.”

Ms Paton believes the culprits are from out of town.

“People were seen, three cars driving in. They weren’t behaving in a fit manner…the community member who saw them wasn’t confident to approach them, but when he went back after they’d gone, there it [the graffiti] was.”

Ms Paton laughed when asked why she thought anyone would spray this graffiti.

“Why do idiots do anything? Because they think it’s fun.

They think they can do whatever they like, they don’t have a brain…all of the above,” she joked.

“Maybe they’ve been locked down too long…but that doesn’t excuse this behaviour.”

Thankfully, most of the graffiti has already been cleaned up thanks to the hard work of Yendon’s volunteers.

If you have information about the Yendon graffiti attack, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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More questions than answers

By Helen Tatchell

The Neighbours Place is an Emergency Food Relief for Moorabool Shire residents in need. Photo – Helen Tatchell

The fight against famine

By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni)

Food banks have been working hard to supply the hungry this year and COVID-19 hasn’t helped.

The pandemic has brought with it, financial insecurity, meaning the amount of people applying for food relief has been on the increase. Food Bank Australia have been under serious pressure – national requests from the organisation have increased from their average of around 815,000 a month to 1.2 million. In the months ahead, particularly with JobSeeker and JobKeeper set to end on September 27, Moorabool’s own food bank ‘The Neighbour’s Place’ will need extra food and funding to keep up with the demand.

The Neighbour’s Place operates out of Main Street in Bacchus Marsh, with the mission of supplying emergency food relief for the disadvantaged in Moorabool Shire.

Hard working volunteer Jackie Tabone told the Moorabool News, the organisation could always use more help.

“We will definitely see an increase in demand in September when JobKeeper and JobSeeker are cut or reduced. Our numbers are going to skyrocket,” she said.

“I’ve spoken to few food banks across the West, and I think once this stimulus package is taken away, we’re going see a rise in people coming in,” Ms Tabone said.

To those who go hungry but try to tough it out on their own, The Neighbour’s Place provides a caring and judgement-free place to get help.

“Don’t feel shy…if you feel bothered about coming, give me a call, I’m happy to talk to you over the phone. You know… try and comfort you, help you out, get you to come in and see us,” Ms Tabone said.

“As long as you have a driver’s licence or a Centrelink card that shows us an address in Moorabool Shire, we’re more than happy to help out.”

The Neighbour’s Place receives some support from Moorabool Shire Council, but for the most part relies on funds from the community, philanthropic organisations and churches.

Anyone who wishes to donate food items can take nonperishables to the labelled yellow drop-off bin at FoodWorks supermarket in Bacchus Marsh.

Items most sought after by The Neighbour’s Place are canned meats, soup and vegetables, breakfast cereal, long life milk, dry pasta or rice and pasta/tomato sauce. Ms Tabone said people also often ask for “fresh fruit, tea, and coffee.”

Donations of food can also be left at the front door of The Neighbour’s Place at 77 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.

Monetary donations are welcomed, and Ms Tabone can be contacted on 5367 6222.

The first of six online community sessions have been hosted by AusNet Services, and they are encouraging the community to let them know topics of interest they can focus on for future sessions.

Spokesperson for AusNet Helina Lilley thanked those who took time to attend the Zoom session and encouraged more people to join in the future sessions.

“If you couldn’t make it along today, the session will be available to watch on the website next week and of course you can attend the other five sessions,” she said.

“We have spread the sessions out over different days and times to ensure accessibility for everyone.”

Ms Lilley told the Moorabool News they had over 300 contributions from the community session.

“Some comments and some very good questions, which we will respond to over the coming days.”

However, not everyone was able to log onto their website, frustrating community members.

“Many people told me the link didn’t work,” Myrniong landowner Emma Muir said.

“I felt the whole session was very scripted and very one sided, them just talking to us.

“They only answered the questions they wanted to. However, when Francisco was asked about compulsory acquisition, he was very nervous and said he didn’t want to talk about it,” Ms Muir said.

Francisco Sánchez-Vizcaíno is the Project Manager for the overhead high voltage transmission line towers from Bulgana to Sydenham.

Ms Muir said Mr Sánchez-Vizcaíno told the online audience a preferred route would be announced next year.

“He also advised that no land had been purchased for the project north of Newlyn and couldn’t advise how big the towers were, the span etc and likened them to the towers near Geelong.”

It was estimated around 300 questions were submitted for the online community sessions, but not all were answered.

Ms Muir said a concerned resident asked four times about the mental health of the community, “but this was not addressed.”

And if the community sessions were adequate consultation during COVID-19?

“I do not think that a zoom meeting qualifies as community engagement with such important infrastructure that has so many repercussions,” Ms Muir said.

People can drop into the virtual live sessions by visiting the project website at www.wvtnp.com.au at these times: Tuesday 7 July, 6-8pm Thursday 9 July, 6-8pm Saturday 11 July, 10am-12 noon, Tuesday 14 July, 6-8pm Thursday 16 July, 6-8pm The sessions will be streamed live via a link on the project website and people can submit questions during the session or in advance via email to info@westvictnp.com.au

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“I believe the project should be at the very least put on hold until it can be discussed in a face to face community forum, and available to all residents.

This process is discriminatory.”

Ms Lilley said the zoom session has capacity for 1000 participants and last Saturday had around 120 participants at the peak of the session.

“We have received feedback that people had trouble downloading zoom, we will provide more information about how to use zoom ahead of the next meeting,” she said.

Information session – enrolments and scholarships Date: Venue:

Thursday 16 July from 4:00pm The Royal Hotel, 201 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh

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By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

Yes, no, maybe and finally, the 2020 football and netball season has been cancelled.

On Tuesday 30 June the Ballarat Football Netball League (BFNL) pulled the pin on the seniors and juniors.

Initially, the Under 9s competition was the first to go, a statement released on June 1 said the season would not go ahead.

After this, the Senior competition was canned on June 25, with the BFNL saying after “lengthy consultation [with clubs], the board made a decision to cancel the season.”

The junior competition was still clutching at straws that ensured the youth in Moorabool teams would still have something to look forward to on their Sundays.

A statement released by the BFNL on June 26 said the junior competition was set to go ahead, and the Moorabool News covered a story in the June 30 edition stating just that.

Not even 24 hours later, the BFNL pulled the pin on their final chance at a 2020 season, the junior competition.

A statement read they were “disappointed to announce, given the changing situation in the state of Victoria regarding COVID-19, the junior netball and football season would not proceed.”

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By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

COVID-19 put a bookmark in the AFL season nationwide, but with the easing of restrictions, junior football and netball potentially could see a start date in the near future.

Although the Ballarat Football Netball League (BFNL) announced the abandonment of this year’s senior season, they decided the junior competition would still go ahead with a new fixture.

The season will run until September 27 with nine-rounds.

The Darley Junior Football Netball Club (DJFNC) were optimistic for the start of the footy season, setting the date for training to commence yesterday, June 29.

Club Secretary Joanne Vella told the Moorabool News the committee had been working tirelessly during lock down to prepare for the kid’s return to footy, and their return to training.

“It was a relief to be able to at least start thinking about returning to training,” she said.

“It has been an arduous task collating the various guidelines and protocols as to what this will look like when the time comes.”

Ms Vella said they have numerous protocols in place which have been derived from information received from the Victorian Government, AFL Victoria, Netball Australia, the BFNL and Moorabool Shire Council.

DJFNC have said they will be using multiple safety protocols, these include sanitisation, strict drop off and pick up times, bringing own drink bottles and the club’s facilities will remain closed.

“A minimum number of adults will be at training to assist each team, which will include a coach, assistant coach and a designated COVID-19 Safety Officer,” Ms Vella said.

“Our coaches have been amazing in providing motivation for our members to continue to be physically active and maintain football and netball skills in preparation for the season’s return.

“The club has missed the social interactions with our players and their families and that feeling you get at training and preparing for game day. We miss our extended families,” Ms Vella said.

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which the league now believes do not favour pressing forward this year,” the statement read.

By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni)

With a spike in coronavirus cases putting ten postcodes back in Stage 3 Lockdown as of 11:59pm last Wednesday, the Mayor of Moorabool Shire has urged the community to stay mindful of COVID-19 protocols.

Cr David Edwards delivered a social media video address to Moorabool residents last week, asking the community to remain cautious and follow COVID-19 restrictions over the school holidays.

“It’s really important for our residents that we try not to go to those suburbs [that have been locked down], we must try not to infect our community. We’ve been very fortunate; we’ve been able to maintain very low levels of COVID-19 contamination,” he said.

“We now have school holidays, and I’m sure people are frustrated with not being able to get out and about…but the beautiful thing about our Shire is, there are so many places you can visit to stay safe.”

According to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Human Services, Moorabool Shire has no active cases of COVID-19.

However, the neighbouring City of Melton has 12, and the City of Wyndham has 10.

If you are unwell and have symptoms such as fever, chills, sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or loss of sense of smell, it is recommended you get tested for COVID-19. A full list of COVID-19 testing sites can be found on the DHHS website under ‘Coronavirus – Getting tested’.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE July 2020 Moorabool North Wind Farm

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Progress to date • Installation of all fifty (50) turbines complete • Energisation of substation complete Look ahead • Ongoing commissioning of turbines • Ongoing energisation of turbines

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Progress to date • Installation of bottom tower sections (S1 & S2) completed at all 54 turbine locations • Three (3) turbines fully installed re 1 Computer generated image of Moorabool North Wind Farm from the corner of Ballan Meredith Road /Egerton Bungeeltap Road and Hamils Lane.

All access king• north westtracks, hardstands and substation complete e of• Moorabool WindonFarm from the corner of Ballan Meredith Road /Egerton Bungeeltap Road and Hamils Lane.

EnergisationNorth of substati complete • All turbine components have been delivered to site • Three (3) Main cranes now onsite to support turbine installation

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Look ahead • Nightworks may take place as installation works progress • Road maintenance and repairs will continue as we monitor on weekly basis • Ongoing Electrical completion of turbines Zenviron, the contractor appointed by Goldwind for the civil construction and electrical works for • Ongoing commissioning of turbines the wind farm project, has started the initial stage of works. This work includes the establishment of contractor appointed Goldwind for the civil construction and electrical works for • Ongoing energisati on of by turbines Installati on project for the first turbine at Moorabool South windisfarm the temporary construction compound and access roads on the area.

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m project, has started the initial stage of works. This work includes the establishment of currently focused on the western side of the Ballan-Meredith Rd and will move to the western side ry construction compound and access roads on the project area. Construction activity is of the Moorabool later in the year.

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Shooting birdies is not the fair way Lost in unknown terrain

By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) Four people, including two children have been safely found by emergency service workers, before the temperature plummeted to below freezing.

Ballan police told the Moorabool News the party of four went missing last Sunday 28 June, after hiking in the Werribee Gorge State Park. Local SES crews attended the area around dusk.

The hikers were said to have begun to panic as the sun started to set and proceeded to call someone that could get in contact with police.

Three SES 4WD vehicles and police members attended the scene and retrieved the party of four, none of the hikers sustained any injuries.

SES volunteers returned from a search for two missing hikers in bushland in Coimadai late on Sunday 5 July.

Three SES 4WD vehicles and nine members responded to assist Bacchus Marsh Police.

A spokesperson from the local unit said, “fortunately the hikers were located just before our arrival.”

“We have seen a significant increase in Search and Rescue calls in recent months as Covid-19 restrictions were relaxed,” the spokesperson said.

The local Bacchus Marsh SES unit said they are pleading for people to stay safe in the bush.

“Let someone know where you are going, stick to marked tracks, take sufficient supplies and a fully charged phone,” they said.

“Also consider a portable battery for recharging devices as smartphone batteries often run flat.”

By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) ‘Deliberate destruction’ were the words used by an activist group when describing what a local golf club did to rid a native bird species from their course.

The Bacchus Marsh West Golf Club [BMWGC] have been accused of shooting and killing native Corellas to stop them from damaging their golfing greens and fairways.

An eyewitness’ wife told the Moorabool News her “husband and son witnessed a shooting” and “so did one of her friends” who lives near the course.

“The day my husband and son saw the shootings there was at least five or more [birds] shot in one day,” she said.

“My son was with my husband when [the birds were shot] and was shocked to see what was happening.”

The Coalition Against Duck Shooting told the Moorabool News the act “brings shame to Moorabool” and that the killing of Corellas was “scandalous.”

“With catastrophic bushfires claiming over one billion native animals and birds earlier this year, it is scandalous that Corellas were subject to deliberate de-

The West Golf Club at Bacchus Marsh is the scene of recent bird shootings.

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struction at the golf course,” the spokesperson said.

“Corellas are highly intelligent, playful and gregarious species with strong social and familial bonds,” the spokesperson continued.

“It is a common misunderstanding that a large congregation of Corellas equals an overabundant population, when in fact, it is indicative of harsh environmental conditions forcing them into remnant habitat.

“Desperate birds are attracted to golf courses and the entire population of a wide geographical area may congregate in these refuges, where this critical popula-

tion is then decimated by shooting,” the spokesperson said.

The Coalition Against Duck Shooting also expressed their concern and offered ways to prevent damage caused by Corellas on golf courses whilst ensuring the safety of all native wildlife.

A spokesperson told the Moorabool News, non-lethal deterrents such as Eagle Eye, decoy feeding stations and food platforms, which would keep birds off the greens and enable large flocks to break up and move on.

“The innovative use of nonlethal methods will provide long-term protection to the

grounds whilst demonstrating that BMWGC promotes respectful and responsible treatment of wildlife, in line with the expectations of members and the wider community.

“We sincerely hope BMWGC will show progressive leadership on this issue going forward,” the spokesperson said.

The BMWGC President Peter Clough and members of the executive committee were contacted on numerous occasions by the Moorabool News, by email and phone, for a response however, they declined the opportunity.

Your say is critical

Planning and community consultation is underway for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project which will help to deliver clean and affordable energy to Victorian consumers.

We are committed to working with communities to deliver this state-significant energy project.

We’re seeking your knowledge and insights about your local area. Your input will be critical to help us identify a preferred corridor within the project area of interest.

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Roadworks delayed by COVID

By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) It’s been closed for almost five months, and with COVID-19 restrictions in place, the roadworks on Werribee Vale Road in Bacchus Marsh, may continue for another month.

To the east of Halletts Way, the Werribee Vale Road offers traffic relief for the infamous Bacchus Marsh congestion, especially during school pick-up and drop-off hours.

The closure of the road – which helps cut driving time for those travelling through to Darley from Maddingley and vice versa – has meant Grant Street and Main Street can contain dozens of cars in bumper-to-bumper traffic, waiting to move along the two vital thoroughfares.

Derek Madden, CEO of the Moorabool Shire Council, said he understood the frustrations of the community, but the completion of the roadworks had unfortunately been delayed due to COVID-19.

“Works on Werribee Vale Road are progressing, despite some issues with the contractors working at reduced capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions. The road is likely to be closed for an extra 4-6 weeks to ensure we get all the work completed and deliver a safer road environment for the public,” he said.

“We thank all local residents and motorists for their patience during these important works,” Mr Madden said.

The works are sorely needed as Werribee Vale Road has been badly eroded by rainfall and contains a narrow blind corner.

Once the works are completed the traffic would be expected to flow more freely and safely.

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ROAD CLOSED – Werribee Vale Road east of Halletts Way. Photo – Helen Tatchell

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Opportunity to Grow It, Pack It, Send It

When this COVID thing is finally sorted out, the Australian small business sector will face some of the most challenging times since the Great Depression. The law of the jungle will prevail, and the well-heeled opportunists will be out in force putting pressure on the family operations trying to both recover and scratch out a living into the future.

With a reported 6000 people losing their jobs in Ballarat during the COVID-19 lockdown, you can bet with over 60 per cent of Moorabool people working outside the Shire, there is a direct impact locally.

It’s one thing to drive economic recovery but another thing to steer it. This is about practical investment, not political. Governments are not in business, nor should they be, it is their role to set policy to increase productivity and steer an economic path to recovery.

History is a great teacher, more often than not by the mistakes made. I have been in business for over 35 years, and I can tell you the best lessons learned were the ones that cost the most.

Using the peoples credit card to protect the people is critical but, cutting the card up without a plan to pay it back will do nothing more than give people a false sense of security. If you don’t get people back to work, they can’t pay tax, and if they don’t pay tax, the Government cannot pay for those that aren’t working; it’s not rocket science.

The economic symptoms of COVID-19 may not be the same as the Great Depression, but the disease is the same. The risk of relapse in the form of recession is not only real, but almost inevitable if not treated as part of the recovery.

Roosevelt learned the hard way in 1937

when his administration misread a spike in economic growth as recovery postDepression. Putting the people’s cheque book back in the drawer to concentrate on the debt, plunged the US economy into recession, setting the economy back 10-years in terms of unemployment and productivity.

Whilst Roosevelt had driven the economy out of the Depression, he then steered the economy into recession. He mistook recovery as the cure without taking in to account ongoing treatment required to prevent the disease from returning.

The lesson learned from the recovery was a premature action to balance the budget whilst unemployment was high, painting a road map to recession; high unemployment leads to low consumerism.

It’s essential to invest in employment over premature budget repair whilst the naysayers will demonise economic policy driven by National debt. The fact is, long term unemployment combined with low consumerism leads to low productivity and eventually recession.

Governments are not business. They don’t use a balance sheet mentality when it comes to debt. If you are in business and you owe more than you own, you only have two options - pack up and go home, or reinvest in profitable productivity to balance the ledger, in other words you have to spend it to make it.

There are numbers of examples of business that prematurely closed during COVID-19, and it’s fair to say some will not re-open.

There are also businesses for the most part unaffected, some even thrived. The question is, does the imbalance distort economic

indicators? It did in 1937 and some critical failures occurred in the two-speed economy.

Populous politics during the economic recovery after the Great Depression almost led to a recurring disaster. The Roosevelt administration went after the biggest manufacturers under the illusion that they were corrupt, a diversionary campaign against the perceived monopoly of the wealthy to cast a cloud on the root cause of the Depression.

By the time it was proven to be populous propaganda, constant industrial actions forced the largest employers to their knees, and unemployment went through the roof.

Popularity turned to contempt, productivity stalled, and without consumerism the recovery was brought to a standstill.

Bi-partisan Government intervention came in the form of investment. Whilst debt is the nemesis of small business, using debt to stimulate the economy proved to be the best cure for what appeared to be an incurable economic disease.

Whether by accident or economic master stroke, a three-part investment built on National debt produced a package that included major public works, a guarantee on loans to boost the agricultural sector, and a large injection of funds into the public welfare system. People spend money, business employs people.

By using renewable resources to employ people and allowing the disadvantaged to live above the poverty line, within a year the economy stabilised. For all Roosevelt’s mistakes, he rarely made them twice.

An economy in distress does not recover on slogans or political spin, it’s about using your

assets to get people back to work and looking after the people that cannot. The key is making sure those assets are futureproof. A healthy economy has more chance of paying back debt than a sick one.

Whilst there are no guarantees when this pandemic will come to an end, I would bet that safe global food supply will become a priority. If ever there was an opportunity to get this Country back in the manufacturing game, it’s now.

Using a Grow, it, Pack it, Send it approach, using the logistical advantage of one stop shopping, against higher labour costs with the added advantage of a quality control guarantee, new global markets will open.

Lazy governments that have successively steered us into Chinese reliance on foreign investment, should not be poking the ‘Dragon’ without an alternative. The fact that we have allowed foreign investment to play in critical infrastructure such as power, port, rail and road networks, then cut our lunch in offshore manufacturing, is unforgiveable.

The Federal Government attacking the ‘Dragon’ at the expense of agriculture, and State Governments selling the peoples infrastructure at the same time, screams of too much Government and not enough Governance.

Being a global pandemic, there is an opportunity to reset the agenda. Small Business is the life blood of the Australian economy and by using the agriculture sector as the springboard back into local manufacturing, we can exploit our ability to set the standard in global food processing.

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A backward step for services

By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) With a spike in COVID-19 cases in Victoria, and the State Government extending Victoria’s state of emergency to 19 July, Moorabool Shire Council has announced restrictions on some of their services.

The Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh, which was set to allow 30 visitors at a time, will now only allow 20. Ballan Library will allow just three people at a maximum. Computer use, council payments and meeting rooms will not be available to the public at either library.

Services such as face-to-face customer service at Ballan, Darley and Lerderderg Library, Senior Citizens Centres, and the Bacchus Marsh Leisure Centre will remain closed until further notice.

Council said they remain committed to preventing the spread of coronavirus in Moorabool. The full list of restricted and closed services can also be viewed on the Moorabool Shire Council website. For further information, Council can be contacted by phone on 5366 7100, or by email at info@moorabool.vic.gov.au

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Well kept secret revealed

By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) She may be young, but this writer has snatched a first-place trophy in the Intermediate Division of this years’ Moorabool Young Writers Award.

Kaitlyn Imelda Odgers, a grade six student at Bacchus Marsh Primary School, won the 2020 award with her story, ‘The Secret Within the Woods’.

The short story was a descriptive piece written from the perspective of a pet dog walking with its owner, who found a missing person.

“I was working on it with my teacher before we went into lockdown,” Kaitlyn said when asked what sparked the idea behind the story.

“I saw a picture of a girl and a dog on the internet and thought it might be a good idea for the story.”

The Moorabool News asked Kaitlyn if she had always been interested in writing, which she responded

saying this wasn’t the first year she’d entered the competition and that she did enjoy writing.

“I entered last year and only received a participation award, but I thought if I tried and put a little bit more effort into this year’s entry, I might get something,” she said.

Kaitlyn’s mother Melinda told the Moorabool News her daughter had no idea she was the winner of the competition until the night of the awards.

“We kept it a surprise. Kaitlyn didn’t know she’d won until the awards ceremony was played on the Council’s website,” Melinda said.

“We didn’t tell her, and she watched [the ceremony] and found out that way. She was really excited,” Melinda said.

Kaitlyn’s entry into the Moorabool Young Writer’s competition was one of 116 entries. The annual competition aims to recognise the Shire’s emerging junior literary Winner of this year’s Moorabool Junior Writer’s talent.

Awards, Kaitlyn Odgers. Photo – Caitlin Bewley

Moorabool Shire Council COUNCIL MEETING The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 5 August 2020, at 6.00pm at the Darley Civic and Community Hub, Pavilion Room, 182 Halletts Way Darley.

In accordance with s. 395 of the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020, this meeting will not be available for public attendance, however, will be streamed live via accessing the Council Internet site.

Any person wishing to address Council in relation to an item listed on the Agenda, may do so in writing through the Public Question Time process.

Information on how to access a livestream of the meeting will be available in the news section of our website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE INDEPENDENT MEMBER Moorabool Shire Council is seeking applications for an independent Audit & Risk Committee member. The primary functions of the Audit & Risk Committee are to provide oversight and assistance to Council in fulfilling its responsibilities for the financial performance and reporting process, the system of internal control, fraud prevention controls, internal/external audit processes and Council’s process for monitoring compliance with legislation, regulations and its own adopted codes and policies.

An application pack for prospective applicants which outlines the responsibilities of the role, the skills and experience required and the process for submitting an application, is available for download on Council’s website.

Applications close at 5.00pm on 24 July 2020. For further information please contact Ms Yvonne Hansen, Manager Governance, Risk & Corporate Planning on 03 5366 7100 or by e-mail to: yhansen@moorabool.vic.gov.au ELECTION CANDIDATE INFORMATION WORKSHOPS Are you interested in nominating as a candidate in this year’s Council Elections? If so, Council is hosting two VLGA Candidate Information Workshops, which will be held on Thursday 13 August 2020 and Thursday 3 September 2020, at 6.00pm in the Council Chambers. The duration of each workshop will be approximately three hours.

These workshops take a holistic approach to building community leadership capacity and informing community members about the business of local government. The workshops cover the key considerations for candidates which include developing a policy platform, connecting with community and campaigning techniques. Further to this, the fundamentals of local government are addressed with a comprehensive overview of the business of local government, the roles of councils and councillors, and the electoral system being provided.

Please note that should COVID19 social distancing restrictions still be in place, these workshops may be conducted online.

If you require any further information on these workshops, please call the Governance Department on 5366 7100.

TENDER Moorabool Shire Council invites tenders for the following contract: Tender Number Tender Description C02-2020/20201 Yendon-Egerton Road, Mt Egerton – Rehabilitation C04-2020/20201 Glenmore Road, Glenmore – Bridge & Road Rehabilitation C07-2020/20201 Supply & installation of fencing, ramps, gates & associated works – Bacchus Marsh Campdraft Facility

SERVICE UPDATE For an up-to-date list of Council services that are opened, closed or operating differently, please refer to our website: https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/emergency MOORABOOL PLANNING SCHEME REVIEW COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Council is currently undertaking a full review of the Moorabool Planning Scheme. This review is being undertaken to meet Council’s legislative requirements and also to: • Bring the planning scheme in line with the State Government direction on the form and content of planning schemes; • Align the planning scheme with other Moorabool Shire strategic projects; • Reflect the major and emerging strategic issues facing Moorabool Shire; and • Remove errors and out of date parts of the scheme.

Stage 1 of the project, which involved the preparation of a Literature Review Report, has been completed. This report identifies a number of emerging themes that will guide the next phase of the project.

We are now seeking the community’s views and feedback on these identified themes, to help shape the next stage of the project which will involve the preparation of a Strategic Directions Report.

A Community Consultation Brochure has been prepared, to provide an overview of the planning scheme review project. The brochure discusses each emerging theme and includes questions to guide your feedback.

Please visit Council’s website at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au to obtain a copy of the Community Consultation Brochure (click on ‘Have your say’ and follow the links to Moorabool Planning Scheme Review) or contact Council’s Strategic Planning team via email info@moorabool.vic.gov.au or via phone 5366 7100 to request that a copy be emailed or posted to you.

The closing date for feedback has been extended to Tuesday 11 August 2020.

Your feedback can be provided in one of the following ways: 1. By completing the survey on Council’s website at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au (click on ‘Have your say’ and follow the links to Moorabool Planning Scheme Review); or 2. By responding to the survey questions raised in the Community Consultation Brochure: a. Via email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au (Attention: Strategic Planning - Planning Scheme Review); or b. Via post: Moorabool Shire Council, PO Box 18, BALLAN VIC 3342 Attention: Strategic Planning - Planning Scheme Review.

Please be assured that throughout the current COVID-19 restrictions, Council is committed to ensuring that the community has access to documentation and Council staff. All documents are available via the Council website at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au or can be provided in hard copy via post. Council staff can be contacted via email at info@moorabool.vic.gov.au or via phone 5366 7100.

HENRY BEZUIDENHOUT Executive Manager, Community Planning and Economic Development

Tender documents and full details of this notice will be available on Saturday 04 July 2020 at www.tenderlink.com/moorabool.

Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Derek Madden Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Facebook: Moorabool Shire Council Twitter: @mooraboolshire

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2021 School Enrolments A Moorabool News Advertising Feature

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

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ENROLMENTS CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2021 St Patrick’s is a Catholic Primary School that strives to educate the whole person. It is our faith and traditions that bind us, as we foster caring relationships between staff, students, schools, home and the wider community.

Located within the Parish of Bungaree, we are a small inclusive school that values and respects our relationships between students, families, staff and our wider local community.

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Our school offers a child centred quality driven curriculum which includes the following: ◊ A highly dedicated teaching team ◊ Specialist programs including Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Science and Physical Education ◊ Out of School Hours Care on site ◊ Kelly Sports Program ◊ Footsteps Dance Program ◊ MULTiLit and Maths Intervention Programs ◊ Whole school swimming and camp programs ◊ Auslan Language teacher ◊ Instrumental Music Lessons – guitar, recorder and keyboard ◊ A dedicated Science room ◊ An active Junior School Council ◊ An excellent Transition program (Kindergarten to Foundation in November) ◊ A Community room for Moorabool New Parents, Caterpillar Playgroup, Imagination Magic & ASD Library.

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No reason for driving unlicensed

By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

Since his licence was cancelled four-years ago, a Bacchus Marsh man who failed to renew his licence, has been caught behind the wheel.

Christopher Stewart attended the Bacchus Marsh Magistrate’s court on Friday 3 July and entered a guilty plea to charges of driving unlicensed and failing to answer bail.

Police lawyer Paul Thomas told the court the accused was driving along Gisborne Road in a white Toyota Hilux on 16 February 2019, when he was intercepted by police.

Stewart was stopped for a routine licence check, where police found he was not licenced, and hadn’t been since it was cancelled in May 2016.

When asked by police the reason why he (Stewart) was driving unlicensed, he replied he “didn’t have a reason.”

“If I don’t interfere with your licence today, would you try and get relicensed as soon as possible?” Magistrate Bob Kumar asked Stewart.

“If I could get the go ahead, I’d go get [relicensed] today,” Stewart replied.

“You would need to come back to court to make an application [to be relicensed],” Magistrate Kumar said.

“The previous Magistrate seems to not have been satisfied with your drug addiction,” Magistrate Kumar continued.

Stewart was fined an aggregate sum of $750 and Magistrate Kumar did not proceed with further licence conditions.

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Once again, we ‘hear or read’ about possible funding, this time via the State Government’s Growing Suburb’s Fund.

I don’t like the sound of the word ‘suburbs’ though.

A CRISIS OUT THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR VIOLENCE IN HERE. THERE'S NO PLACE FOR

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

We are always hearing about regional development via the Victorian State Government, but rarely see anything eventuating.

A library should be regarded as an essential service and emphasis should be given to such a service because, it serves everyone and is not restricted to any particular organisation.

How many times have we heard about a full service library is going to be provided in Ballan, but fizzles out very quickly. Ballan and Bacchus Marsh should both have fullservice libraries.

To the project managers, we urge you to provide ‘Growing Suburbs Funds’ towards building a purpose-built library in Ballan, like in Bacchus Marsh.

There should also be enough room on present Council land and that would also provide better parking away from the centre of Ballan.

How about we get somewhere for a change instead of more empty, broken promises?

Barry Riley Ballan

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Dear Editor,

Upon receiving a flyer requesting feedback regarding the new transmission lines, l was pleased that there was “real” community consultation. A contrast to the toxic soil debacle. However, after registering to comment, l found the process extremely inefficient. There are scores, if not hundreds, of sites which l could comment upon until my time, or patience, was expired. I hope this is simply the result of a poorly designed form, but it will have the effect of limiting proper public consultation. I sincerely hope that meaningful public consultation is being included in all considerations.

Graham McDonnell Bacchus Marsh

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Frankie, in this world you were our Father. As a father you were our world. You were a gentleman in every sense of the word. Your passing has left us all with heavy hearts but wonderful lifelong memories. Reunited with Mare, the love of your life. R.I.P. - Garry, Jan and family.

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Ride High win in second gear

By Tim O’Connor Ride High gifted sports’ lovers another insight into his audacious talent with a dominant display at Tabcorp Park on Saturday tonight.

Having dropped jaws with his 25.8-second finishing burst a fortnight ago, Ride High reinforced his brilliance in the Melton City Council Sprint, with his 1:50.8 mile rate the equal third quickest ever recorded at Tabcorp Park Melton, and produced despite the cool, windy conditions and the plugs being left in.

Reinswoman Kima Frenning told Trots Vision postrace “it’s a real privilege to get to drive a horse like him”.

“He really is a once-in-a-lifetime horse and to be able to say I won two races on him is pretty special,” she Ride High (5) trained by Clayton Tonkin and driven by Kima said, having won by 13 metres from Courageous Saint Frenning winning at Tabcorp Park. Photo Stuart McCormick after a 27.3-second first quarter and then getting home in a 53.6-second last half.

“I said to (trainer) Clayton (Tonkin) before the race ‘do you want to pull the plugs to see how fast he can go?’,” she Results - Week ending Saturday 4 July said, but again she’s didn’t need to. “It’s scary to think he’s Wednesday– Stableford untapped still. It’s pretty freaky. He does this in second gear.

Winner - Kev Lockman (14) 38 points.

“He’s real professional, he knows where the line is and he knows when he has to race. I’m sure there was plenty more R/up - Barry Sims (11) 32 points. there.”

Magpie - 14th John Costello.

In a soundcloud interview Tonkin told Andrew Bensley NTPs - 12th Kev Lockman, 15th Barry Sims. post-race that Ride High was “an awesome specimen. He did Saturday – Stroke it quite easily.”

“I think you will get a real shock when (Kima) does open (July Monthly Medal) him up, what he can run, but we don’t want to break him A GRADE down. He’s a beautiful big horse, but he’s just such a gorgeous Winner of Medal: John McLeod 63-5-58. moving horse. He gets across the ground so easily.”

R/up Kev Lockman 76-14-62.

Tonkin told Bensley that Ride High was “the best horse I’ve put my hands, just on sheer brilliance and untapped B GRADE potential”, and that he would now plot a course to the Pryde’s Winner - Jason Bonar 78-18-60.

EasiFeed Victoria Cup on October 12.

R/up Brian Clifford 87-20-67 on c/b from Travis Preston.

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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22

Watch the tendency to volunteer too often - you will be held to the letter of your promises. You may find yourself involved in a political project. To many cancellations seem a way of life this week.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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The accent is on verbal communication. Librans and Cancerians figure in the week’s enjoyment. This is a good week to initiate creative projects. Make an effort to conclude financial dealings.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 This is a fine week for creative expression - try a new medium. You find yourself excitable on the weekend but try to keep things on the straight and narrow.

ARIES—March 21-April 20

Friendship and sharing are the week’s themes. Travel plans run a little wild on Saturday. Socially you shine but check that you are not upstaging loved ones.

TAURUS—April 21-May 22

This is a good week to clear up small understandings.

Join discussion groups and enter fun contests. A friendship is ready to burst into full bloom.

GEMINI—May 23-June 21

Your curiosity becomes increasingly active and with good reason. An important business deal could be starting to develop. Responsibility gradually increases as the week goes on. Don’t cancel or postpone appointments with any specialist.

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DOWN Story (8) Animal (6) Foolish (6) Remunerated (4) Resolve (6) Brittle (5) Originate (8) Pace (6) Predicament (6) Fowl (6) Furious (5) Monk’s hood (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 6. A “Well done!” you can hardly hear? (5,6). 7. Punished for speaking, you discover (4). 8. Seem superior to, when you examine (4,4). 9. Didn’t deny one had nodded to? (6). 10. It’s nonsense, I agree, about putting back the floor (6). 12. What’s to be gained by getting hold of the key? (6). 15. Form the opinion the editor is about to cut back (6). 17. Is detachable and proves to be successful (5,3). 19. Music unpopular with sailors (4).

20. Does it cost the farmer very little money? (7,4).

DOWN 1. With which one views things pensivley? (5,3). 2. Unemotional about, sold it (6). 3. They provide water for the blackbirds (6). 4. He’s tuirned on by it (4). 5. Translating verse to English is hard (6). 6. A bit of fun for the cast (5). 11. Had a couple of hundred in our colour, as it happened (8). 13. Excellent election (6). 14. Baby birds!

(6). 15. Describe, when definite it has been removed (6). 16. Gambled on it being very cold on the day (5).

18. Put out, see how long it takes to return (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9155

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Faint praise. 7, Find (fined). 8, Look over. 9, Agreed. 10, S-tor-ey (rev.). 12, Access. 15, D-ecid-E (rev.). 17, Comes off. 19, Rock. 20, Chicken feed.

Down - 1, Mind’s eye. 2, Stolid (anag.). 3, B-rooks. 4, Ti-no (rev.). 5, Sever-E. 6, Fling. 11, O-CC-ur-red. 13, Choice. 14, Storks. 15, Defin(it)e. 16, D-iced. 18, Emit (rev.).

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Woodpecker. 8, Echo. 9, Oslo. 10, Satin.

11, Tyke. 12, Antipathy. 16, Opportune. 20, Flea. 22, Brief.

23, Tote. 24, Anti. 25, Decoration.

Down - 1, Cousin. 2, Idiotic. 3, Geisha. 4, Sketch. 5, Trent. 7, Choke. 13, Tip. 14, Statute. 15, Fling. 17, Prince.

18, Oxford. 19, Nation. 21, Abide.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Concentrate . 7, Zinc. 8, Rapidity. 9, Sprout.

10, Degree. 12, Asleep. 15, Bungle. 17, Friction. 19, Rove. 20, Downhearted.

Down - 1, Anecdote. 2, Ferret. 3, Stupid. 4, Paid. 5, Settle. 6, Crisp. 11, Generate. 13, Stride. 14, Plight. 15, Bantam. 16, Livid. 18, Cowl.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, As-sistan-ce. 8, Cold. 9, S-em-i (rev.). 10, Clink. 11, Stay. 12, Im-press-ed. 16, Far too few. 20, Spas (rev.). 22, Ta-lo-n. 23, Mass. 24, (Cy)Cle-o(ff). 25, Low cunning.

Down - 1, E-steem. 2, Mimi-cry. 3, Stocks. 4, In-side. 5, pecks. 7, Cl-E-an. 13, Si-r. 14, C-omm-ent. 15, Ap-p-le.

17, Allows. 18, (gives)Tongue. 19, E-as-in-g. 21, Stole.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 Think twice before discarding or selling anything. You are too eager to clean up these days! You may have to do some quick mending in the friendship and romance departments.

LEO—July 23-August 22

Watch the tendency to volunteer too often - you will be held to the letter of your promises. You may find yourself involved in a political project. To many cancellations seem a way of life this week.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

The accent is on verbal communication. Librans and Cancerians figure in the week’s enjoyment. This is a good week to initiate creative projects. Make an effort to conclude financial dealings.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 This is a fine week for creative expression - try a new medium. You find yourself excitable on the weekend but try to keep things on the straight and narrow.

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Don’t listen for applause for jobs well done - you will be dissapointed. Extra time spent communicating to people can throw schedules way off. The weekend favours advice giving and music.

NUMBER GAME ANSWER BELOW

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

An outstanding career possibility opens up at last.

Romance-wise, this is a mellow week. Relatives make surprise visits, with a few demands attached. Expect some surprises on the weekend.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

This is an offbeat week - and that’s an understatement at work and at home. Little arguments can turn to explosions, so keep your temper in check. This weekend has an exotic feeling.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Fight for a cause. This is not a week for the meek. Some people may become quite generous so learn from them.

You attract a new following after the weekend.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 Travel is favoured, especially through the weekend, but look for a new travel companion. Health needs require extra pampering. Argue over any injustices you experience or observe.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Each season will offer a new opportunity and an added responsibility. Be less vulnerable to criticism and much more decisive. Romance can flourish but don’t be so secretive.

✯✯✯✯✯✯ SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Don’t listen for applause for jobs well done - you will be dissapointed. Extra time spent communicating to people can throw schedules way off. The weekend favours advice giving and music.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

An outstanding career possibility opens up at last.

Romance-wise, this is a mellow week. Relatives make surprise visits, with a few demands attached. Expect some surprises on the weekend.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

This is an offbeat week - and that’s an understatement at work and at home. Little arguments can turn to explosions, so keep your temper in check. This weekend has an exotic feeling.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19

Fight for a cause. This is not a week for the meek. Some people may become quite generous so learn from them.

You attract a new following after the weekend.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 Travel is favoured, especially through the weekend, but look for a new travel companion. Health needs require extra pampering. Argue over any injustices you experience or observe.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Each season will offer a new opportunity and an added responsibility. Be less vulnerable to criticism and much more decisive. Romance can flourish but don’t be so secretive.

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