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A first for WWII veteran By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) He helped in the recovery effort at Hiroshima as a volunteer and now the former Army linesman James Ginnane, has become Bacchus Marsh’s first recipient of the new Commemorative Medallion, awarded for service in the Second World War. The Commemorative Medallion marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific and the end of WWII. James is 95 years old, and according to his son John, doesn’t have the memory he used to. “But I remember Dad’s war stories vividly,” he said. “My little ears used to go flapping, because Dad used to talk to a local priest here in Bacchus Marsh. He used to go around and talk to all the Army people, to make sure

they were mentally okay…they didn’t talk about their experiences until they became friends with this priest, [Herbert] ‘Rusty’ Steele,” Mr Ginnane told the Moorabool News. “Dad put his age up … he was 16 but he said he was 18 to get into the Army. “He was stationed in Cairns … there were no telephones in those days, so they ran telegraph lines through to Darwin. At different stages while he was driving a truck, he had to transport coffins. I believe they were from New Guinea. “There was a raid in Darwin and New Guinea – Japanese submarines. After that was over, each of the soldiers were allowed two weeks back home to visit family … that’s when Dad met Mum, at a dance in 1942,” Mr Ginnane said. After the atomic bombings at Hiroshima

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and Nagasaki, and the subsequent Japanese surrender, James Ginnane volunteered to travel to Japan and help with the recovery effort. “We can all try to imagine what it’s like to be in the Army fighting a war, but … to go and clean up after, I think over 80,000 deaths at Hiroshima where he cleaned up … you can’t imagine what they found … what sort of clean up was there.” James didn’t see his wife Marie again until March 1947, over 18-months later. James Ginnane has unfortunately not yet received the physical medallion, but John says his father is “absolutely rapt” to be commemorated. “He has slight dementia … but you only have to mention anything to do with the RSL, he gets a smile. He knows he’s been recognised … he’s very happy with it.”

MAIN: Mr James Ginnane in the ANZAC Day 2017 parade in Bacchus Marsh. INSET – Mr Ginnane upon enlisting (WWII) and his medals. Photos – John Ginnane

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Letters of love from the past By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) The time capsule has been unearthed and opened and now more than a dozen Moorabool residents have received letters penned by their parents and loved ones in 1976. Bacchus Marsh Rotary Club invited families to write letters to be buried in the time capsule, to be opened 44-years on in the year 2020. On Wednesday 12 August, that capsule – and the letters inside – were uncovered.

One of the recipients Doug Wilson Jr said he had a card with the addresser his father Doug Wilson Sr, who died in 1997. “It was basically a postcard written by my nan. On that card there was also a note from my father,” Mr

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Wilson told the Moorabool News.

“We come from a family of seven, there’s two boys, me and Jamie. I’m the youngest, Jamie’s in the middle. Dad wrote a little note to me and Jamie saying, ‘Hope you’re doing well, and the family…and I hope that the family sticks close together’, and that was about it. “It was good to see the note that Dad left,” he said.

Michael Love, a local teacher, also received a letter. It was written to him and his brother Adrian from his parents, Margaret and Brendan.

Michael Love with the envelope that contained his letter (right).

“I was excited to open the letter and see what was inside…I had totally forgotten what we had put in there, so I wasn’t too sure what to expect,” Mr Love said.

“Inside the actual letter there were three drawings I had done in Grade 2…one was a painting about Charlotte’s Web. There was a letter in there from Mum and Dad that Mum wrote…the letter said ‘We hope this letter finds you well in 44 years’ time…hope you’re a hard-

Mr Love told the Moorabool News it was exciting to see what his parents had written all those years ago.

working fellow like your father, and you’re enjoying school life more this year than you did last year’.

“’You enjoy watching your cartoons on TV…we bought a new colour TV for your dad’s birthday’…all those little things,

they were nice to read…you think, oh well, that’s what we were doing at the time.” Bacchus Marsh Rotary Club plans to bury another time capsule over the next ten months, to be opened in 2055 on the Club’s 100th anniversary.

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Underground would be greener

By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) A new campaign by Moorabool Shire Council is calling for the plan for overhead high voltage transmission lines to be underground. The ‘Green and Unseen’ campaign argues that not only would underground power lines be a greener alternative, they would also be safer. Council released both a media release and a YouTube video to announce the campaign. Moorabool Mayor David Edwards said the solution is underground for this project. “We’re proud to produce enough renewable energy to power more than 300,000 homes but putting the powerlines overhead is

not green and, is actually dangerous to Moorabool residents,” he said. “There is extreme fire risk to many areas along the proposed transmission lines route. If a fire was to break out, the transmission lines could inhibit firefighting efforts. And if a tower was to fall, people in our towns could be trapped.” Cr Edwards said the only sustainable, longterm solution – one that Council and the community are advocating for – “is to put these powerlines underground”. “Truly green would mean unseen.” A Council spokesperson told the Moorabool News that “Council is not opposed to the powerline project – it just wants them underground, not above”.

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Jock Wright with the two time-capsule wine bottles from 1976 which he was a successful silent auction bidder of, along with Peter Clarke. Photo - submitted

Winning wine bid

By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) It is not quite a Penfolds Grange, but it could be described as Vintage Bin 44. The two bottles of wine, not recommended for consumption and were buried in Bacchus Marsh Rotary Club’s time capsule in 1976, and bottled in 1975, have a new home after a silent auction was conducted by the club. Two local identities Peter Clarke and Jock Wright were the winning bidders. Peter Clarke was one of the men that put the time capsule in the ground, 44-years ago. Mr Clarke told the Moorabool News the bottling and burying of the wine was a community effort. “I was a young Rotarian at the time they put the wine in, and we had a backhoe, and we dug the hole they put the capsule in,” Mr Clarke said. “The wine that was sold at the silent auction…the Rotary Club bottled it and used it as an early fundraiser, on the initiative of a member named Len Smith, who was a real gentleman. “I think Peter Arnold was the graphic designer who produced the label…they sold about a thousand bottles, they bottled it at

Len Smith’s house in Darley,” he said. Mr Clarke said Nick Atanasof, who owned the orchard on the south side of the Avenue, got a beer barrel and converted so it could contain content and close it off. “The hole was dug in about half an hour… they advertised in the local paper, the old Express, for people to bring something and put it in.” Jock Wright, who made a joint bid with Mr Clarke, told the Moorabool News that while he plans to try the wine, ultimately the bottles would serve as mementos. “We’ll try it and see how it is – but it wasn’t really a wise business decision,” Mr Wright joked. “It was probably a bit of a nostalgic thing for us to buy it…I started in business in Bacchus Marsh in 1973, and Peter’s been here all his life, starting as a builder I think about 1974 or 1975. “We know the wine’s probably not worth $400, but because it’s for Rotary, and in normal times they probably would’ve got more competition, we decided to do it [bid high],” he said. Both Mr Clarke and Mr Wright paid $400 each for a bottle of wine.

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Lead foot loses licence By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) Driving over the speed limit by more than 40kph saw a man front the Bacchus Marsh Magistrate’s court. Dental technician Peter Kerfoot, who appeared via Webex on Friday 14 August, entered a plea of guilty to speeding charges which occurred on February 12 this year. Police lawyer Paul Thomas told the court Kerfoot was travelling at a fast rate of speed in an easterly direction on the Western Freeway when police used their laser to detect how fast he was travelling. Police recorded the accused travelling at 156kph in a 110kph zone. Kerfoot was intercepted by police and had his car impounded for 30-days. When asked by Magistrate Bob Kumar if he had anything to say, Kerfoot expressed his deepest apologies to the court. “I was working late in Ballarat and my daughter and wife were sick [at home], I didn’t realise quite how fast I was going,” Kerfoot told the court. Due to having no priors, Kerfoot was fined without conviction a sum of $750 and his licence was also suspended for a period of 12-months. “You understand you were going too fast, you’re a smart man,” Magistrate Kumar said. “I have no intention to interfere with your licence further.”

Gate opens for council candidates By Helen Tatchell On your marks, get set….GO. Mandatory training for Council candidates is now open for all those thinking of standing within Moorabool Shire. The online course is free and will take about one hour to complete and, is now a requirement prior to nominations closing for candidates on Monday 21 September, 5pm. Developed and delivered by Local Government Victoria, the online Local Government Candidate Training is a ‘must-do’ for anyone wishing to run for election. The course covers vital information all candidates need to know about being a councillor, including understanding a conflict of interest, a code of conduct and what support is available to help do the role. Moorabool Mayor David Edwards said Council also offers comprehensive training of all new councillors. “My view is I am not sure how this online training will compare to what we already have, what extra value it provides because of the extensive training provided by Council once a person has been elected,” he said.

“Our previous and current candidate information sessions and training covered all governance and related aspects. I am not sure of the point of this online training.” Cr Edwards said Council training for elected candidates included budget processes, reading and understanding budgets, social media training and government meeting procedures. “We offer a significant amount of training.” As a result of the State Government’s new Local Government Act 2020, this year is the first time all candidates, including serving Councillors, need to complete training before nominating to stand for Council. Nominations open on 17 September and close on Tuesday 22 September at 12 noon. Ballot pack mail out begins on Tuesday 6 October with voting to close on Friday 23 October at 6pm. Election day is Saturday 24 October and will be conducted by a postal vote. Results will be declared on Friday 13 November 2020. The online training can be accessed at www.localgovernment. vic.gov.au/council-governance/candidate-training

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Eligible residents and ratepayers are being urged to enrol to vote for the upcoming Victorian local council elections before it’s too late. Australian citizens who have recently turned 18 or changed address can enrol or update their State enrolment details at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment. There are also additional enrolment categories for occupiers, company nominees, nonresident property owners and non-Australian citizens who pay rates. People in these categories should contact their local council for more information. Further information on enrolment is available by calling 1300 805 478 or at vec.vic.gov.au, where voters can also sign up to the free VoterAlert service to receive important election reminders by text and email. Enrolment closes Friday 28 August at 4 pm.

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Connecting health on hold

A project to explore the community benefits of a potential amalgamation between Western Health and Djerriwarrh Health Services, has been put on hold. A statement of the Better Health for the West website said, “Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a decision has been made to put the community engagement around a possible voluntary amalgamation on hold until further notice.” “At present, our sole priority must be the delivery of the highest quality care to our local communities. “We will provide a further update when engagement on the process will resume and will continue to provide responses to any community questions,” the statement read. Western Health and Djerriwarrh Health Services will examine how a voluntary amalgamation could deliver a net improvement for health services in Melbourne’s Western growth corridor.

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Speeding costs a lot of dough By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) An employer’s plea for his sole baker to keep his licence was unsuccessful in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrate’s Court. Nhan Nguyen was intercepted by police on January 23 after being detected at a speed 35kph above the legal limit. Police lawyer Paul Thomas told the court on Friday 14 August, Nguyen was travelling south on Little River Ripley Road before being intercepted on the Bacchus Marsh– Geelong Road at Balliang. Police observed the accused travelling 100kph in a signed roadwork 60kph zone. When intercepted by police, Nguyen provided no comment and received a $620 fine and six-month licence suspension, which he elected to have heard in court. Nguyen told the court he didn’t realise he was speeding. “I have no discretion in this matter,” Magistrate Bob Kumar said. “May I speak your honour?” a man sitting behind Nguyen asked. He was granted the opportunity to speak and explained to the court he was Ngyuen’s employer. “We sponsor him, he is the sole baker at our [Inverleigh] business,” he said. “Without him our business will have to close down.” The employer said, “[Nguyen] wouldn’t have deliberately done it, this will impact his Visa.” Magistrate Kumar said Parliament decided “years ago we were expressing a lot of discretion towards cases like this”. “Parliament decided Magistrate’s will no longer have any discretion.” Magistrate Kumar said. “This is the type of person I would have exercised my discretion, but we don’t have [that freedom in this state anymore]. “Very few employers would come to court and do the things you have just done. You’ve done a better job than a lawyer could have done for him,” Magistrate Kumar said. Nguyen was fined without conviction a sum of $500 and his licence was suspended for a period of six months. “You should be very grateful. You have a very supportive, very great employer,” Magistrate Kumar said to Nguyen.

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Council awaits Minister phone call

Concerns remain for Moorabool Shire Council about the impact of increased truck traffic on the historically significant Avenue of Honour in Bacchus Marsh, arising from the existing operations and proposal to accept West Gate tunnel spoil at Maddingley Brown Coal. Moorabool Mayor David Edwards said these impacts are likely to be felt not only on roads managed by Moorabool Shire Council but also other neighbouring Councils in the regional network that are enroute to the site. “Without proper upgrades and management of these roads, significant damage will be incurred and the potential danger on our road network will be increased,” he said. “Moorabool Shire and its rate payers are not resourced to either fund the capital upgrades required or, to manage the ongoing maintenance these roads will require due to the increased use and damage caused by the tunnelling project.” Cr Edwards said Council has and continues to invest significant rate payer resources into maintaining the Avenue of Honour, ensuring its long-term survival as a cultural landmark and that it remains for future generations to enjoy. To date Council has not heard from the Minister of Planning about whether the proposal is progressing, the implications of the new EPA Regulations, or any information about the other two proposed sites. Cr Edwards said the expiry date on a Freedom of Information request for EPA documents has passed. “Council is yet to receive any of the requested documents or justification as to why not,” he said.

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Men are parents too By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) This one’s for the Dads. A Facebook page, launched by Moorabool Shire Council, aims to support fathers during the early stages of parenthood. Dads of Moorabool is a newly introduced Facebook group for fathers to join and create social bonds with other dads within the community. Maternal and Child Health Coordinator, Claire Pridham, told the Moorabool News this was an untapped market for the town. “Traditionally, our current New Parents groups continue in the community as ‘mum’s groups’, running during the day when dads are usually unavailable.

“The introduction of a Dad’s Group offers a way for men and their children to connect in the same way their partners do,” Ms Pridham said. “There were no other opportunities to encourage dads in Moorabool to engage with each other regularly, and to connect and share experiences from their perspective.” With the increase in young families in Moorabool comes more fathers in the town, Ms Pridham says this is the perfect time to launch the group. “Maternal and Child Health (MCH) has run several short-term programs engaging both parents, and feedback from dads is that they would like something where they can meet other dads. “Every year MCH runs a Father’s Day Imagination Magic session for dads and

children only, with great participation,” she said. The dad’s group is in the early stages, and with COVID-19 restrictions, has been limited to online contact only. “We will move to face to face [interactions] as soon as the [restrictions] ease,” Ms Pridham said. “[Contact between fathers] will be led by how the dads want to stay in touch, whether that be by Zoom or another online app. “We hope to run face to face groups, pram walks and other community events [in future],” Ms Pridham said. If you, or someone you know, wants to join Dads of Moorabool, head over to the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ dadsofmoorabool.

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Rare royal honour

By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni)

A Bacchus Marsh resident was awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) as part of the June 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Joanne Mutsaerts was one of only 12 Victoria Police personnel to receive the APM that has been awarded to less than 1,800 police officers across Australia since it was established in 1986. Each Australian police force may award just one Australian Police Medal for every 1,000 members each year. Leading Senior Constable Mutsaerts is stationed at Melton and told the Moorabool News she was humbled to receive the award. “It was a massive honour to receive the APM, and be recognised for doing a job I love,” she said. “I’ve been a policewoman for nearly 26-years. During that time, I’ve been an operational policewoman through general duties policing, I then spent 10 years working in a specialised field of the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Unit (SOCIT). I’ve spent about the last 12-years in a proactive policing area, specialising in dealing with victims of crime and crime prevention.”

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Farm safety boost

The Victorian Government is backing a new initiative to reduce the number of people injured and killed on farms. Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes recently announced the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) will receive a $3 million Making our Farms Safer grant to employ two farm safety officers and deliver new resources.

Serving farmers across Victoria, the farm safety officers will provide information and advice on improving farm safety, via on-farm safety walks designed to help farmers identify risks and the changes they can make to improve the safety of their farms.

Bacchus Marsh woman, and Melton police officer LSC Joanne Mutsaerts has been honoured with the Australian Police Medal. Photo - submitted Eyewatch’s (VicPol) Melton Service Area commended LSC Mutsaerts on her service and congratulated her on receiving the APM. “For those of you who have been fortunate enough to have encountered LSC Mut-

saerts, you would agree that she is a member who is passionate about helping community members,” the spokesperson said. “Congratulations Jo, we at Melton Police are proud of your achievement.”

The VFF will also use the funds to develop an online platform with a range of farm safety resources for Victoria’s farmers that help them to adopt better farm safety and health practices.

On average there are around two serious injuries on Victorian farms every day and in the past five months six people have died while working on a farm.

Those at risk of injury or death on Victorian farms are not just farmers, but also farm families, employees, suppliers and contractors.

To address this, there is a need to change the culture and mindset of people in agriculture to prioritise safety. The Government recognises that changing attitudes and improving the sector’s focus on safe farming practices needs to be driven by industry to be best suited for industry, with the VFF helping to lead this change. Other initiatives the Gov-

ernment is implementing to change these attitudes include funding for Kidsafe Victoria and the National Centre for Farmer Health to run campaigns aimed at school students, and the establishment of the Farm Safety Council to advise on how to reduce farm injuries and deaths.

The Making our Farms Safer grant is part of the Victorian Government’s $20 million Victoria’s Smarter, Safer Farms program addressing skills and safety issues in the agriculture sector.

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Officially, camp has new owners By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) Camp Sunnystones has operated under the ownership of the Thackeray family since 1985, but this year another family bought the Bacchus Marsh camp. Sunnystones was sold in April to Matt and Kate Hope, two former teachers who have leased and managed the camp for school students since 2010. Thousands of children from Prep to Year 12 have stayed at Camp Sunnystones in its 35 years, enjoying activities such as bush walks, canoeing and archery in the bushland environment near Long Forest. Kate Hope told the Moorabool News that although the COVID-19 pandemic had thrown a spanner in the works, there were plans for further development of Sunnystones once things return to normality. “Not too long after we bought the freehold COVID-19 hit, so celebrations weren’t as big as we thought they would be,” Mrs Hope joked. “We’ve had two weekend bookings, when restrictions were eased to 20 [visitors]…

we would normally have had 50 bookings in that time, easily. We’d be pushing 90 per cent of schools that book with us being from Melbourne metro area, so that’s certainly put us on the back foot. “Probably the number one thing on the list once things return to normal is to increase our activities, programs…we’ve been lucky having JobKeeper, we’ve been able to keep on about 95 per cent of our casuals. The camp’s looking fantastic, we just need someone to come and use it,” she said. Ms Hope said since taking over the lease in 2010, they have enjoyed raising their three children at Camp Sunnystones and, will continue to do so now they own the freehold on the 50-acre site. Digby Thackeray, who founded Sunnystones with wife Marjory, told the Moorabool News he had “a stack of happy memories” and was “quite happy with the Hope family buying and running the place”. “They’re a bit unfortunate they copped this virus right after buying the camp, but I hope they manage, and the camp survives…there are two or three generations of kids who have visited Sunnystones.” Mr Thackeray said.

Moorabool Shire Council COUNCIL MEETING The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 2 September 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 SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL A Special Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 26 August 2020, commencing at 6.00pm. Business to be conducted at the meeting: 1. Governance Rules 2. Establishment of the Audit and Risk Advisory Committee 3. Delegated Committees 4. Delegations from Council to Members of Council Staff 5. Further Business as resolved by Council 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’s website. ELECTION CANDIDATE INFORMATION WORKSHOPS Are you interested in nominating as a candidate in this year’s Council Elections? If so, Council is hosting an online Victorian Local Government Association Candidate Information Workshop, on Thursday 3 September 2020.The three-hour workshop will be held online due to COVID-29 restrictions. The workshop will take a holistic approach to building community leadership capacity and informing community members about the business of local government. It will cover key considerations for candidates, including 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. Details on how to access this workshop online will advertised on our corporate Facebook page and our website closer to the date. For further information on these workshops, please call the Governance Department on 5366 7100. 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 TENDER Moorabool Shire Council invites tenders for the following contract: Tender Number Tender Description C13-2020/2021 Halletts Way Roundabout Darley and Main Street Gordon - Rehabilitation C14-2020/2021 Quantity Surveying Services – Various Major Projects Tender documents and full details of this notice will be available on Saturday 22 August 2020 at www.tenderlink.com/moorabool.

HAVE YOUR SAY: BLACKWOOD AND GREENDALE TOWNSHIP IMPROVEMENT PLANS Council is developing Township Improvement Plans for small towns across the Shire, and will be holding community consultation to explore opportunities for township improvements in both Blackwood and Greendale. The Blackwood Township Improvement Plan and the Greendale Township Improvement Plan will review and guide: • Street tree plantings • General amenity improvement and landscaping (e.g. roundabouts, civic garden beds) • Street furniture (e.g. seating, bike hoops) • Paths and connections. Community consultation will run online for 4 weeks from 18 August. You can have your say at: https://moorabool.engagementhub.com.au or phone 5366 7100. The results of the consultation will help guide future upgrades and spending within the towns.

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EMPLOYMENT Moorabool Shire Council invite applications for existing vacancies: Capital Works Development Ofﬁcer – FT Permanent Applications close on Sunday 6 September 2020. Team Leader Sealed Road Network – FT Permanent Team Leader Unsealed Road Network – FT Permanent Applications close on Sunday 13 September 2020. All based in our Ballan Ofﬁce. All details available from the website: https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/my-council/employment/careers NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT Address of Land: 42 Adriana Court, Rowsley VIC 3340

Land Title Particulars: Lot 5 on PS 612677A

Description Details: Variation of Restrictive Covenant PS 612677A (Change to building envelope location) The applicant for the permit is: The application reference number: Macaulay Town Planning PA2020125 Due to the Coronavirus documents detailing the above application will not be available for viewing at Council ofﬁces.They can be viewed from the website link below. If you are unable to access the website please contact the Planning Department on 5366 7100 and we will arrange for a copy of the documentation to be posted to you. https://greenlight.e-vis.com.au/moorabool This can be done during ofﬁce hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. Please be aware that copies of objections/ submissions received may be made available to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before 15 September 2020. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.

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The damage to the Community House wall in the IGA car park Ballan, after a car reversed into it, is still waiting to be repaired. Photo – Caitlin Bewley

Another brick in the wall, needed

By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) The damage still remains unrepaired after a P-plater reversed into a brick wall in a local supermarket carpark earlier this year. On May 19, the driver accidently reversed his Holden Commodore through the brick wall that connects Ballan and District Community House to the Ballan IGA carpark (M/News May 26). Three months on and the damaged wall is not repaired. The Moorabool News contacted Ballan and District Community House, who described the processes of fixing the wall as “very complicated.” “It’s [been] a drawn-out process, and I think we’re seeing some light at the end of the tunnel, and not just through [the hole] in our wall,” Facilities Coordinator, Rodney Browne said. “We’ve finally gotten approval from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to go ahead with the reconstruction of the wall. “The process has been held up because of COVID-19, everyone is working from home, so it’s going slower than it should,” he said. “Because the building is owned by DELWP, they have to give the approval to do the

works, so [the paperwork] has been with them for several weeks.” Mr Browne said the job could have taken around three to four days, but the confusion with insurance claims, building owners and management has made it tough. “The Moorabool Shire Council is the insurance holder, we’re the managers of the building, and DELWP are the owners of the building. “It’s very complicated, and that’s one of the reasons why it’s been slower too. We’ve had to work out who had the insurance in the first place,” Mr Browne said. The Moorabool News asked Mr Browne if the Ballan Community House had been given an estimated date of completion, he said they were still unsure. “It’ll depend on how long it takes to get the building permit from the Council. It’s now gone to the Council for them to issue the permit. “According to [the builder], they said it usually takes between two and six weeks to get a building permit,” Mr Browne said. “Normally building is a slow process, but this has been particularly slow for one hole in the wall,” he said. The cost of the insurance repair could not be confirmed by the Community House as they have not received a quote.

Testing continues In the past week Djerriwarrh Health Services (DjHS) has conducted 1,138* COVID-19 tests, a cumulative total of 21,463* since the beginning of the pandemic. Djerriwarrh Health Services’ Hospital in the Home program, which was set up to allow patients who would otherwise require hospitalisation get healthy from their home, is currently supporting 82 patients recovering from COVID-19. Last Wednesday that total was 78 with the numbers fluctuating as COVID-19 cases recover. A spokesperson said that due to the high numbers of people being tested, “we ask for patience while waiting for results.” “Our team are contacting each person as soon as we receive their results,” they said. Djerriwarrh Health Services takes in the catchments of Melton and Bacchus Marsh with the COVID-19 Melton drive through testing clinic remaining open from Monday to Friday 10:30am – 6pm and on weekends 9am – 12pm (noon). Djerriwarrh Health Services urges everyone in the community to closely follow the advice of authorities and stay safe. *Figures up-to-date as of Thursday 20 August 2020

With the help of his mother, a ten-year old boy is helping spread the word of local Moorabool news within his community. Navigators resident Archie Connor said his mum and dad helped to create a new delivery point for the local paper, The Moorabool News, at the local hall site. “Dad helped with the box and mum drives me around to the letter boxes,” he said. Mum Cindy said the 18 August edition contained vital information with the insertion of a 12-page tabloid size Council lift-out ‘Moorabool Matters’. “We usually drop copies at the hall for Yendon and Navigators residents to pick-up but because of the lift-out we thought we would deliver to a few letter boxes in the area.” A few turned out to be over 60 copies to rural letterboxes with more delivered to the hall box. “The kids are really excited about delivering and being a part of spreading the news to a smaller community in Moorabool.

Archie Connor delivered Council’s Moorabool Matters lift out in the Moorabool News last week. Photo – Cindy Connor “It’s a good thing for the rural communities to have a local paper with local news,” she said. “It keeps everyone connected because Moorabool does matter.” The Moorabool News saturates the shire with 11,000 free copies weekly and if you don’t receive a hard copy, the

website contains a tab, ‘read the latest edition’ or catch up on past editions under the tab, ‘Archives’, or contact the office on 5368 1966. Navigators is situated in the west of the shire, 24 kilometres from Ballan and nestled between Mt Warrenheip and Mt Buninyong.

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By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) Have you heard about Spoonville? It’s causing quite a stir. Ella and Indi Saunders created a mini village of wooden spoons in their back garden, which happens to be along a Bacchus Marsh walking track. At first, the girls said they started with a few spoons they had made, now the collection is up to around 90 spoons. Father of the youngsters, Trent Saunders, told the Moorabool News the idea came from an episode of Play School. “My youngest daughter, Indi, was watching play school and they were making puppets out of wooden spoons, so she asked my wife if she could do it. “Sally (wife) then Googled spoon puppets and Spoonville popped up, I think someone was doing it over in America and so, they

thought ‘why don’t we do that here?’” he said. “The girls and their grandad made the Spoonville sign and they started with one or two spoons each. “Their grandma then went and bought another 15 spoons, and the girls and their cousins decorated them and put them in [the ground],” he said. Mr Saunders said a lot of people are using the walking track on a daily basis, so people are noticing the spoons and adding their own to the collection. “There’s over 80 spoons there now, [people would have contributed] at least 60. “I wasn’t sure whether I wanted [Spoonville] to be in our back garden, but I’ll be honest, it’s good to watch people stop and have a look and want to talk about it,” Mr Saunders said. “It’s amazing how something so small can encourage people to get out and about.”

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By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) A man walking his dog punched a hotelpatron in the face after being allegedly antagonised on the street. Frank Vitielo, a 46-year-old man entered a guilty plea to charges of unlawful assault in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrate’s court on Friday 7 August. Police Lawyer Paul Thomas provided the summary of the assault to the court, saying the incident occurred in October last year. “Vitielo was walking five dogs past the Blackwood Hotel when the victim observed the accused. “The victim, who was sitting out the front of the hotel at the time, yelled out to Vitielo ‘hey, that’s a lot of dogs’,” Mr Thomas told the court. This subsequently resulted in a verbal altercation between the accused and the victim. The court heard Vitielo later re-attended the hotel after taking the dogs home, walked up to the victim’s friends and asked where the victim was.

“The accused located the victim and approached him, calling him a ‘smart a***’ and pushing him against the wall. Vitielo then struck the victim to the right side of his face.” Mr Thomas told the court the victim was able to push the accused away, but Vitielo remained agitated.

The victim then picked up a chair to defend himself, and Vitielo subsequently retreated. “You could image the initial scene outside,” Vitielo’s lawyer said.

“[The victim] was surrounded by his friends and was trying to stir up the dogs,” he said. “He made a mistake going back to see this person. [Vitielo’s] priors are in his younger years; he has been no trouble for 17 years.” “It’s unusual for a 46-year-old man to behave in a way you have behaved,” Magistrate Bob Kumar said to Vitielo. “These offences are serious; this offence carries a term of imprisonment.”

Vitielo was fined without conviction a sum of $1,000.

2012/2014 campaign to stop a gold mine in the headwaters of the Lerderderg River and, is very aware of the potential destruction that could be caused by a mine.

Gayle Osborne, convenor of Wombat Forestcare said the potential for gold mines to be established close to rural townships threatens the tranquility of the region and the livelihoods of local businesses that rely on tourism.

The petition has been presented to the Minister for Resources Jaclyn Symes, who is yet to respond to the group.

Over 5,000 people have signed a petition started by No Wombat Gold that called on the State Government to ban all mineral exploration and mining in the Wombat State Forest and, to cease all current exploration activities.

Recently Blackwood locals were alarmed to find that large drilling rigs were extracting samples near Yankee Creek, which feeds into the Heritage listed Lerderderg River, and not far from the local mineral springs.

Currently mineral exploration leases cover the Wombat Forest, with Ms Osborne saying this is causing considerable anxiety to those living in the rural townships in and around the forest.

Ms Osborne said the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) has recommended a park structure for the Wombat State Forest to protect its environmental values, including many threatened species and the headwaters of six major river systems.

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By Todd Whelan Ballarat Football League clubs are confident the impending salary cap reductions to player payments for season 2021 will not lead to an exodus of top end talent. The BFNL released a statement outlying their intentions to reduce the salary cap from $140k to $100k (on player payments - 28.5%) for next season. BFNL Chairman Adrian Bettio indicated the new Allowable Player Payments (APP) will be in line with Metro leagues that border the competition and will provide a more equitable playing field when it comes to the recruitment of players. The decision was handed down after considerable input and review from the various stakeholders clubs included. “The real concern and feedback from clubs

is about being financially viable into next year and beyond,” Bettio said. “This reduced cap which the League has pushed for will go a long way to providing some help in budgets and bringing the cap back to a more realistic amount under the current circumstances.” To put the equitable playing field (with other leagues) into perspective, the changes coming to the Essendon District Football League are a prime example. Last year the Premier Division of the EDFL had an ‘insane’ salary cap for local footy boasting an extraordinary $230k (APP) per season. Furthermore, the second and third tier EDFL competitions had the BFNL covered with ‘caps’ of $190k and $145k respectively. Darley Football Club Manager Craig Baker has welcomed the changes. “Local footy player payments had been getting out of hand in recent times,” he said. “It’s a comfort knowing our club is well placed at the moment,” he said.

“The players are aware of what’s coming and near all (21) of the senior playing group have already ‘bought in’ for 2021.” The Devils were rapt to retain Dan Roy as coach for next season while 2020 recruits Ben Said and George Stevens have indicated they’re likely to stay at the Den. Bacchus Marsh are riding a similar wave of good news after coach Tom German recommitted for season 2021 and assures Cobra fans the playing list, including the six prized recruits intended for 2020 will remain at the club for 2021. “Nearly all (new recruits) have recommitted”, German said. “I’m confident they all will.” German endorsed the general positivity surrounding the near 30% (APP) salary cap reduction. “Depending on what position each club list is in, it’s tough to gauge at this stage what effect it will have,” he said. “On the flipside, the cuts being made across

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Fire engulfed a house last week, leaving the brick veneer home extensively damaged. Bacchus Marsh fire brigade attended the Shea Street fire at around 1.30pm on Thursday 20 August. Incident Controller at the scene Chantelle Dawes told a social media outlet on video, Melbourne West Imagery, they responded to a structure fire. “On arrival, flames and smoke were fully visible and took around 25-minutes to bring the fire under control. “Further investigations are underway as to the cause,” she said. Ms Dawes said the fire caused severe internal damage to three rooms and further extent could not be determined until Moorabool Incident Controller Chantelle Dawes (BM Fire Brigade) at the scene of the Shire Council building surveyors assessed the Shea Street house fire last week. Photos – Melbourne West Imagery structure. A spokesperson for CFA media told the Moorabool News the occupant was not at home at the time. “The cause is believed to be suspicious and has been referred to Victoria Police,” she said. Ms Dawe said working smoke alarms do save lives and the message was to ensure they are working, serviced and to change the batteries when Daylight Savings occur. Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery. Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade Captain Phil Clayden told the Moorabool News Ambulance Victoria responded for firefighter welfare only. “There were no reported injuries and the brigade had four units attend,” he said. A Moorabool Shire Council spokesperson confirmed Council’s Building Department did do an assessment however, being a Department of Housing (DHHS) home “they will conduct their own assessment.”

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By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) Following the success of disposable mask delivery, Moorabool Shire Council is now taking names for free reusable mask delivery for vulnerable Moorabool residents. Masks will be given to Moorabool’s CASI Community Connector program by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), to be distributed to Peter Shilton from Rotary those who need them most. Club of Bacchus Marsh The success of disposable delivers free masks for mask deliveries has encour- Moorabool Shire Council. aged Council to provide this Photo - submitted new service. A Council spokesperson told the Moorabool News that deliveries from Monash Health started on 20 August, with 600 masks received. These masks will be delivered to vulnerable Moorabool residents by volunteer groups such as Bacchus Marsh Rotary Club, Soul Foods and The Neighbour’s Place, as well as Victoria Police. Some of the people who qualify to receive a free reusable mask from Council are those with chronic conditions such as heart or lung disease, those living with a disability, and refugees. The full list of what defines a ‘vulnerable Victorian’ can be found at dhhs.vic.gov.au/reusable-face-masks-covid-19, under the subtitle ‘Who is determined to be a vulnerable Victorian’. If you qualify as a vulnerable Victorian according to the DHHS and would like to receive a reusable mask, you should contact Council at 5366 7100.

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Cars - should have kept that one We may not make them anymore, and in these unprecedented times we are probably not using them much, but Australia’s love affair with the automobile continues to thrive. To suggest that I have owned a few cars in my life is a little bit like suggesting a sailor might like an ocean view. I’ve had good ones, bad ones, and everything in between. They are a bad habit and an expensive one at that. As we get older, I think we remember our past cars in a different way than when we actually owned them and, if the classic car auctions are anything to go by, the values we once placed on them appear to be grossly exaggerated today; so too the memories of how good they really were. I recently gave my family lawyer a V12 Jaguar that I had owned for over 25 years and rarely driven; I had come to the conclusion that after receiving plenty of healthy accounts from his legal practice over those years, I would give him a few of my own. It seems that sometimes the cars we love, don’t always love us back. Owning an old Jaguar is a bit like fathering a problem child; you never stop loving it but, liking it? That’s another matter. Jaguar ownership is like patting a hungry lion, it might look friendly, but it will cost you an arm and a leg to play. In fact, every British car I ever owned seduced me with its fine lines only to break my heart and my wallet once we

had formed a relationship. Early British car makers may have the artistic vision of the great sculptures when designing the body, but their understanding of electrics would frighten the stripes off a zebra. A twin battery MGB can always be identified by the two distinctive handprints on the boot lid, and if you ever get all of the electrics working on a Triumph Stag, stand back because it’s likely to spontaneously self-combust. I don’t want to talk about the Jaguar XJS. They may have conquered the mountain in the Bathurst 1000, all I wanted to do with mine was push it off a cliff. I did once own a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow; my wife refused to sit in it murmuring something about someone being pretentious, I’m sure she was talking about someone else. Last time I spoke to Tony the present owner of the Brits finest, he seemed to be yelling something in Italian. I couldn’t see his hands moving, so it was either a bad connection or he was very excited about the purchase. All I can say is, “scusa amico mio”. Speaking of Italian, I once threatened to lance a Lancia that I owned, and the first Alfa Romeo GTV I bought started rusting before I got it home and, the second GTV has been sitting in the shed for 20 years because I think it’s possessed. I do take the cover off every so often to let the demons out. Don’t get me wrong, Alfa Romeo’s are

beautiful motor cars, but Sophia Loren would be cheaper to keep and has aged much more gracefully. I did own a Volvo once. I was trying to act responsible, I called it my Swedish Valiant. I know why they earned a reputation for being the safest family car in the world, every time I put the family in it the bloody thing wouldn’t start, even when I strapped a set of snow skis on the roof. I came home with a bright orange 1971 Hemi Pacer hardtop once. Obviously, I was trying not to get noticed. There was the traditional rolling of the eyes from the love of my life as I grabbed the spare doona and a pillow to make myself comfortable in the extra large boot for a couple of nights. I called it Chrysler bonding. During my Bavarian period, I had a brief affair with a BMW 735il, a magnificent piece of technology, the only car I ever owned where the back door was longer than the front door, and you needed a degree in computer science to read the owner’s manual and, that was 20 years ago. My entrée into American autos started with a Hudson; strolled through a ’64 pillarless Chevy Impala; wandered aimlessly with a Buick hardtop and ended in disaster with a Z28 Camaro. I still have an Oldsmobile for no good reason, and had a couple of Mustangs. My favourite of the big, not always better, was the ’29 Chev Tourer, there was

something special about “The Cast Iron Wonder”, maybe it was the Australian built Holden body on the American chassis. This brings me to my point. Throughout my over four decades of motoring there has always been an Australian built car in my garage; it was always the most used and probably the least looked after, but it took me whereever I wanted to go in relative comfort. Plenty of power, reliable and an owner’s manual I could read. Let’s face it all those taxi drivers can’t be wrong, they never turned them off. The Australian car industry had millions of dollars of tax-payers money thrown at it, whilst the imports flooded the wharfs. All that money and no-one thought to protect the industry from the opportunism of global car manufacturers. There was never an incentive put in place to buy an Australian built car. Had the government taxed the offshore manufacturers and not the buyers, it would have been a different story. Those global leeches should be made to pay back every cent the tax payers funded, via tariffs, and put the money directly into Australian manufacturing. When this COVID-19 pandemic is over and the unemployed are trying to get back to work, hindsight will be a wonderful thing but a distant memory.

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I am writing to express my disgust at the comments by AusNet Services Project Director Mr Vizcaino quoted in the 11 Aug 2020 Moorabool News (EES sparks probe into power), relating to the 85m high overhead transmission line to cut across the Moorabool shire by the Western Victorian Network Transmission Project. Specifically, he is quoted saying “AusNet Services is committed to delivering a sensitively designed and located transmission line that minimise impacts to communities and the environment.” What possible spin on the definition of “sensitively designed” is he proposing that would ever make such an imposing monstrosity acceptable, especially when the corridor of interest straddles the most densely populated and productive areas of our shire.

A sensitive design, Mr Vizcaino, would be to put it underground. This would preserve the value of our environment, our community, our agricultural productivity and our mental health, and would minimise risks of failure and interruption to electricity supply from extreme weather, fire, aircraft impact, and mal-intent. What AusNet has been asked to deliver is the cheapest and nastiest solution possible and, ignores proven underground options in Australia and overseas. AusNet should stop trying to defend the undefendable and stop trying to deflect public questions as to why underground options have not been considered and, go back to the AEMO and call it what it is – a pig. In the end, it is us the Victorian consumers who pay for transmission infrastructure, then I vote we pay for an underground option. To constrain costs, AEMO should retender the project amongst proven underground providers from around the world, if AusNet cannot move to this future, then let them concentrate on maintaining their existing network of overhead eyesores, but no more. Jim Phasey Myrniong

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Dear Editor, Re - Lachlan Ellis article The Gate House mystery (M/News 18 Aug) This is our home and we have done much research on this property and its history. I am working on writing a book about those who lived here over nearly 160 years. I would also appreciate any information, especially photos of the street and the people who lived here. Where was Mr Alex Forsyth’s home in the 1850s and 60s? Or, Thomas Taubman in the 1870s, he was a shopkeeper on Main street, but had land near the school. What about Mr Lewis? A head teacher at the Bacchus Marsh State School in the 1870s? Houses have come and gone and often the occupants are forgotten but they helped form the history of Bacchus Marsh. Somewhat more recently in the 1970s, Dr McCarthy and family lived here but little information has come to light - can anyone help with this please? This photo in the paper is a backyard view of the property. The peaked roof in the centre of the picture is actually the house next door. The building on the left side is the rear of the cottage and the right-hand building is the “stables” wing. The first room - with the brick chimney, was built as the outside kitchen. The land was originally part of Captain Bacchus’ holdings. The Bacchus property was sub-divided, and blocks offered for sale from 1856. Sales were slow and most of the land around the Manor House still operated as a farm. The idea of the “gate house” apparently developed as the Manor property had an access gate, (but not the main gate), opposite the Mechanics Institute in Young Street. This cottage was near the gate and was often referred to as the house on Young Street, near the Manor gate. Sometimes the phrase “the house by the gate”, was used, and it is easy to see that how, over time the term morphed into “ the gate house”. There were no other houses nearby on that side of the street, nor had Manor Street yet come into existence. It was not until after 1908 that houses began to be built on that part of the Manor land. If anyone has any information, please contact me on email vanbooks2@gmail.com Dianne van Leuvan Bacchus Marsh

Dear Editor, Paul Tatchell’s (Perspective) ode to his shed last week in the Moorabool News (11 August) was great reading. Especially valuable as we are in lockdown and a backyard shed or workshop is such an essential for keeping our Mental Health secure. It is noticeable that with the current trend in housing subdivision to have smaller blocks and often with a tiny yard, sheds will go the way of the dinosaur for upcoming generations. In fact, some new houses have no outside access to the back yard to bring projects to the rear. On reading Paul’s offerings, I did want to list two noticeable (for me) additional points. Even if you have stored something for many years and then one fateful day, decide to have a clean out, it is guaranteed, that within 7-days, a project will appear where that item was most necessary. Oops! Secondly, if you have misplaced some raw material, or tool, or whatever, no amount of searching will provide a result. I have even resorted to a CSI approach with a hand-held torch with the lights out, to no avail. However, one day when you are not looking for it, it will suddenly appear. Happy in my Man Cave. Stefan Nechwatal Sailors Falls Dear Editor, Seasonal workers are a critical source of labour for our food supply chain. Backpacker numbers have plummeted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the horticulture sector fears it won’t be able to secure the workforce it needs for harvest. Despite the pressures, a group of unions is attacking our responsible, sustainable agriculture sector with a malicious campaign to axe the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa scheme. Farmers deserve our support, not to be used as a political football in a union campaign that’s based on unsubstantiated allegations of mistreatment of workers. Farmers rely on both local and migrant workers to harvest food and fibre that ends up on Victorians’ tables and exported across the world – the WHM program is integral for them getting the workforce to continue that work. According to industry, axing this visa will cost our nation $13 billion, gut $6.3 billion from the horticulture industry and lead to a 60 per cent increase in what consumers pay for fresh produce. If there’s not enough workers to get fruit off the trees in time, it’ll be left to rot. The Liberal Nationals will stand-up for our farmers, not let them be attacked and bullied by union- backed Labor. Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes can no longer sit idly by – she must act and find a workable solution before farmers put the For Sale sign on the front gate. Peter Walsh Leader of The Nationals Shadow Minister for Agriculture

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LEO—July 23-August 22

You lean toward extravagance and it may be wise to hide your credit cards this week. Health programmes should get your doctors nod before you proceed. A brand new relationship is spotlighted.

Stars & Puzzles VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Risks can be unwise in a week which favours an even, conservative familiar approach. Introductions to people from abroad are spotlighted. There are possibilities for romance this week.

QUICK PUZZLE

★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES—March 21-April 20

In matters of the heart, take a backward glance and learn from recent situations. Fad health and diet programmes should be discouraged for yourself and your family. Travel ideas are executed with flair. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

Familiar places and people bring cheer - there is no need to venture far afield now. Financial goals become clearer and it may be time to do some long range planning. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

Romantic expectations may be unrealistically high with your partner immersed in work or family matters. Finances will brighten if you give them prompt attention.

7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 15. 16. 18. 20. 22.

ACROSS Sweet (12) Burn (6) Buccaneer (6) Reprove (7) Surrender (5) Caper (5) Thief (7) Fat (6) Instructed (6) Dogs (4-8)

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 11. 13. 14. 17. 19. 21.

DOWN Post (8) Sun (4) Bowmen (7) Range (5) Excellent (8) Talk (4) Fitting (8) Tough (8) Condiment (7) Moor (5) Garment (4) Component (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 7. Why the bowler’s speech was bad? (4,8). 8. How the wicket-keeper walks? (6). 9. Accepts it’s only transitory (6). 10. Able to pay for the varnish remover (7). 12. Game to cut the key (5). 15. Name the copper (5). 16. Let the bird out to annoy the girl (7). 18. She’s got the ale flowing at “The Galoping Nag” (6). 20. How one comes from the health club or what one’s wearing? (6). 22. “Dear sir, this is a gadget for your desk” (6,6). DOWN 1. The main window (8). 2. Cut by three thousand (4). 3. Shut up about, as a countryman (7). 4. Makes the slow progress (fifty-one miles per) south (5). 5. Tried to make one see sense when one got angry about (8). 6. Theres a purchaser, we’re told, for the outhouse (4). 11. With the new vet, tend to fall out and have a feud (8). 13. Officiated before one showed partisanship (8). 14. Keep thinking of silly Rob and Don and the breach between them (5,2). 17. Many a tear is shed afterwards (5). 19. That’s nothing to the Eastern river (4). 21. In that case it will be hard to fit in ten (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9162

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Poor delivery. 8, Stumps. 9, Passes. 10, Solvent. 12, Snip-E. 15, Penny. 16, Brid-get. 18, Angela. 20, Out-fit. 22, Letter opener. Down - 1, Porthole. 2, Tri-M. 3, Pe-as-a-nt. 4, LI-mp-S. 5, Re-as-one-d. 6, Byre (buyer). 11, Vendett-a. 13, Presided. 14, Bro-o-D on. 17, L-ater. 19, Nil-E. 21, T-H-en.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Benedictine. 7, View. 8, Titanium. 9, Usurer. 10, Hasten. 12, Grapes. 15, Brawny. 17, Mandarin. 19, Loot. 20, Mississippi. Down - 1, Snowdrop. 2, Editor. 3, Scotch. 4, Finn. 5, Resume. 6, Bliss. 11, Scallops. 13, Realms. 14, Strain. 15, Banish. 16, Naomi. 18, Dust.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Butterscotch. 8, Scorch. 9, Pirate. 10, Censure. 12, Yield. 15, Antic. 16, Burglar. 18, Grease. 20, Taught. 22, Bull-terriers. Down - 1, Puncheon. 2, Star. 3, Archers. 4, Scope. 5, Sterling. 6, Chat. 11, Suitable. 13, Leathery. 14, Mustard. 17, Heath. 19, Robe. 21, Unit.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Common-place. 7, Bolt. 8, Bootless. 9, AsC-end. 10, Ex-pert. 12, Frisks. 15, Return. 17, Cast-iron. 19, E-a-C-h. 20, Likes the wind. Down - 1, S-mother-S. 2, Combed. 3, Op-pose. 4, Fall. 5, Teas-er. 6, Cross. 11, Pa-the-tic. 13, RE-ally. 14, Struts. 15, Runner. 16, R-ac-ed. 18, Take.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 Ingenuity is your strength and indecisiveness a potential weakness right now. A recent confict comes to a satisfactory finale by the end of the week. LEO—July 23-August 22

You lean toward extravagance and it may be wise to hide your credit cards this week. Health programmes should get your doctors nod before you proceed. A brand new relationship is spotlighted. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Risks can be unwise in a week which favours an even, conservative familiar approach. Introductions to people from abroad are spotlighted. There are possibilities for romance this week. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Communication lines become disrupted, leading to delays but affording more time for a social life. A relative cries out for advice - don’t be afraid of being labeled a meddler.

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME

Health and diet are accented. This is a key time for taking off weight and taking on a fitness programme. Weekend cancellations can provide you with some ANSWER productive private time.BELOW SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

It’s a week in which you are nominated to make all the big decisions. Be sure to get the credit you deserve. Be meticulous in matters concerning budgets, investments and bookkeeping. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Don’t hesitate to voice your novel ideas. You offer a nice combination of logic and originality. One caution: tend to minor mechanical problems before they become major ones. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Your self indulgence emerges. Offering yourself rewards for work done may help you survive this lazy period. Youngsters appreciate the constructive advice you give this week. PISCES—February 20-March 20 Your quick wit can be your worst enemy. Go easy on the sarcasm, especially if older people are your victims. If considering change, weigh the tangible against the intangible benefits.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are romantic, mysterious and stubborn - loyal, determined and suspicious. Cultivate your positive traits and you should realize some personal goals later in the year. Long term domestic tensions show signs of easing over the next four months.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Communication lines become disrupted, leading to delays but affording more time for a social life. A relative cries out for advice - don’t be afraid of being labeled a meddler. SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Health and diet are accented. This is a key time for taking off weight and taking on a fitness programme. Weekend cancellations can provide you with some productive private time. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

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Olivia claims a title By Tim O’Connor Teenage driver Olivia Weidenbach wasn’t afraid to serve it up to the more experienced reinsmen in the last race at Melton on Friday and, she was rewarded with a fighting performance from her charge Untitled. The pair combined for a long-odds success in the Prydes Easifeed Pace and it was a deserved one as the seven-year-old had to do it tough throughout the 1720m journey. Weidenbach fired her horse off the arm from the outside of the front row and poured on the pressure to Zac Phillips and leader Arabella Star. She refused to let John Nicholson and Bullys Delight take up her spot outside the front-runner, which left them three-wide for much of the last lap. Arabella Star eventually threw up the white flag as Untitled surged to the front approaching the home turn, then Bullys Delight momentarily took over as Justice Served and John Justice tried to fight on out wider. But with Weidenbach throwing everything at her horse, the Tony Romeo-trained gelding beat off those rivals and held out the late sprint from Arggghhh, which missed by a head on the line. “Credit to the horse. He just went super. He got me to the line. He just keeps trying and trying and digging,” Weidenbach said. “I like to mix it with the big boys and I know that I got (the horse) to do it.” Weidenbach, who hails from a well-known harness racing family, is now working for John and Maree Caldow at their Kurunjang property and loving her opportunities in the sulky. “John is really good. He helps me with a lot of my drives,” Weidenbach said. “If I have a bad drive, he says ‘pick yourself up for the next one. You don’t let it bother you in the next race’.” While many of the plaudits went to Weidenbach for her aggressive drive, Untitled deserves plenty of the credit. After doing most of his racing in New South Wales and Queensland, the son of Live Or Die registered his first triumph since joining the Romeo stable and 22nd overall from 112 starts. Weidenbach’s mentor John Caldow had a day out in the gig on Friday, driving the first three winners on the card. He partnered Ian Raymond (Maree Caldow), Georgias Pride (Mario Magri) and Chrissy Divinyl (Ian Caruana) all to victory. Phillips then drove the next three horses to win, with success aboard Manthadee (Drew Georgeallis), Alice Kay (Adam Kelly) and Rishi (Lance Justice). Racing returns to Tabcorp Park Melton next Friday for another afternoon program.

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