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Ash Milne with puppets for the Van Go Moorabool creative therapy program. Photo - Renae Doolan By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) A local counselling group are asking the community to donate puppets for children to use during one of their sessions. Van Go Moorabool is a creative therapy program that works with children who have experienced family violence. During COVID-19, the team distributed packs to children they would normally meet with face to face, to ensure they are still receiving the help they need. The items in the packs replicate the materials that would normally be used in a counselling

session, which are now predominantly held via Zoom. Transitional Manager and Single Session Therapist at Van Go Moorabool, Ash Milne, said the packs include art supplies, but sock puppets would be a great addition. “We’ve used the puppets face to face and they’re a really good tool for kids that have experienced trauma to use,” she said. “The kids can either talk as the puppet and feel like they’re not talking as themselves, or they can tell us things through the puppet. “The idea is to send out puppets with

each pack. The packs are addressed to the children in the household, and this begins our engagement process with the family, as it is fun, creative and something for the children to look forward to when starting online sessions.” Van Go Moorabool work under WRISC Family Violence support, who have their head office in Ballarat. Ms Milne said in Moorabool alone, Van Go work with 68 individual clients currently open and 215 clients open across Moorabool, Ballarat, Golden Plains and Hepburn. “The main thing is to give each individual

child a voice, and for families, parents, educators, everyone, to always be listening to what the children are saying, because they’re always trying to tell us something. “That’s what this is about, and where our work comes from in terms of children’s experiences and providing a creative way to heal from the violence they’ve experienced,” Ms Milne said. If you want to donate sock puppets to the Van Go program, send your puppet to WRISC Family Violence Support, PO Box 92 Ballarat 3353 or contact the office on 5333 3666 to arrange a time to drop them off.

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By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) There might not be a Royal Melbourne Show (RAS) this year, but the ladies at the Country Women’s Association (CWA) will still be working hard to bake their famous scones for everyone to enjoy. The CWA of Victoria is attempting to break last year’s show scone record of 15,565 scones sold over 11-days. Bacchus Marsh’s CWA Day Branch is taking part in the scone drive, which will see the tasty scones ordered online for pick-up, rather than purchased face-to-face. The scones will be sold for $1.50 each, or ten for $15. Catering Officer from the local Branch, Karin Wilson, said the CWA was hopeful of breaking the record, despite the unusual circumstances. “We’ve had such a lovely response despite the Scone Drive only going on social media the other day,” Ms Wilson told the Moorabool News.

“Headquarters sent through a message suggesting we all, as branches, see how many scones we can make, and we might beat that 15,000, the most we’ve ever sold…and I thought, why not? “If every branch takes it on-board like we have, I can see the record being beaten. We’re only one of 300 odd branches in the state. I have good, positive vibes about it. Ms Wilson said it’s going to be hard to tell how many scones they’ll make. “I wasn’t sure…I just said to the ladies, this is a lovely idea, let’s give it a shot – it’ll perk people up, if it’s only a couple dozen, at least we gave it a shot. But I’ve got over 80 dozen ordered already, and that’s within 24 hours of our social media post.” Scones can be ordered from the Bacchus Marsh Day Branch by emailing Karin Wilson at karin.wilsonexchange@gmail. com. They will be available for collection on Saturday October 17 at 10.30 am, from Moorabool Shire Civic and Community Hub’s CWA Rooms, 182 Halletts Way, Darley.

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Food bowl farmers concerned By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) Bacchus Marsh farmers have spoken out after the EPA approved the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for Maddingley Brown Coal (MBC) to accept, store and categorise contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project. According to Foodprint Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh grows 11 per cent of Melbourne’s cereal grains and oil crops, 8 per cent of legumes, 4 per cent of fruit and 2 per cent of vegetables. But many local farmers and market gardeners fear that if MBCs tender is approved by the State Government, PFAS could potentially leak into waterways and contaminate produce. Sam Dellios has been running the Fruits of Life in the Avenue of Honour with his wife Belinda since 1988, selling produce directly from the family farm to locals. “It’ll have an effect on the aquifer, the underground water, without a doubt,” Mr Dellios told the Moorabool News.

“As far as I’m concerned, it’s something that shouldn’t be allowed. It doesn’t matter if they line it or use clay, there’ll always be some sort of seepage going into the aquifer. That contaminates the water,” he said. “The people who have got bores like us…that’ll have an effect over a period of time, without a doubt.” Nick Dellios from Dellios Apples shared a letter with the Moorabool News that he sent to Tim Eaton, Director of Knowledge, Standards and Assessment at EPA Victoria.

“It has come to my attention that Maddingley Brown Coal has become a serious contender for a dump site for the toxic soil being dug from the Westgate Freeway Tunnel Project. This has raised serious concerns for our farming enterprise located in the fertile farming district of Bacchus Marsh,” Mr Dellios wrote. “Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District and Werribee Irrigation District (BMID & WID) are connected and rely on the same water source. This water is collected from the Ballarat area, stored in Pykes Creek Reservoir, and released down the

Werribee River, through the BM river system flowing into Exford Weir, which then flows into the WID. “Werribee has access to recycled water from Melbourne Water, however the salt levels are not fit for use in vegetable production and require river water to shandy with the recycled water to bring the EC [Electrical Conductivity] down below 1800ppm salt. “In summary, If PFAS leaches into our irrigation water, either river or ground water, it has the potential to devastate 16,000 acres of fresh food production in Bacchus Marsh and Werribee South. These two locations have been identified by the State Government as significant and worth protecting. They call us ‘The Food Bowl of Victoria’, yet Government are prepared to potentially decimate both areas by giving the green light to dump contaminated spoil here. The significance of a secure food source has been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. I guess, if the PFAS does get into our water, we can then look to China to supply Victorians fresh produce,” the letter concluded.

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Not every farmer and market gardener contacted by the Moorabool News were willing to speak out – one local produce store said they wished to “stay neutral”, and one farmer asked not to be named. “It’s a difficult subject to talk about, I’ve got my point of view, but I don’t want to upset anyone,” the farmer said. “It’s probably not an issue if it doesn’t get in the waterways…but you only have to have a truck roll over or have it fall out of the truck, and it ends up in the creek or other waterways. “The Government should be finding a better location in the middle of nowhere for this stuff to go.” A spokesperson from a second farm that asked not to be named, told the Moorabool News that MPs and the EPA had been unresponsive to their letters about the PFAS soil. “I have written to multiple MPs (Minister Wynne, Minister D’Ambrosio, Minister Symes and Adrian Salmon (DELWP)) and the EPA (Tim Eaton) to express my concerns about the soil being dumped at MBC. I am yet to receive a reply from any of them,” they said. “Contamination of our soil or the ground water would be disastrous for our business and our employees.” ADVERTISEMENT

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If the hat fits … By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) Members of local CFA fire brigades are among 5000 volunteers across the State to receive new state of the art helmets this month. The CFA distributed 216 helmets to members from 19 brigades in District 15, 30 of these will go to the Bacchus Marsh unit. Ballan group of brigades received 12. Captain of the Bacchus Marsh CFA, Phil Clayden, said the helmets are primarily used for internal attack of structural fires and will make their job easier. “The new helmets are more comfortable for members, so it’ll enable them to undertake Search and Rescue and internal structure fires with a high level of confidence in the equipment. “Members are very pleased to be able to use them, and we are grateful that the CFA have been able to get them out during the current pandemic,” Mr Clayden said. To be eligible to receive a new helmet, CFA members needed to hold qualifications in the use of Breathing Apparatus (BA) equipment and Search and Rescue. Mr Clayden said if members meet the criteria and are accredited, they will be issued a helmet. “Everyone in the brigade who met the qualification criteria was, or will be, issued with a helmet,” he said. CFA Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook said the new helmets will “provide eligible firefighters with a range of new features.” “This helmet has specific benefits for internal structure firefighting attacks and we’re excited to be able to provide it to eligible volunteer firefighters. “These helmets are modern, innovative and effective, and the CFA is excited to begin rolling them out to its members across Victoria,” Mr Cook said. Helmets include a one-touch visor, a full coverage internal face shield, integrated helmet torch, comfort harness and line, and flame-resistant multi-layer neck flaps. This new equipment was funded as part of the State Government’s $60 million Fire Services Statement. Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Ballarat, Wendouree, Daylesford, Creswick, Ararat, Beaufort and Stawell were among brigades who received helmets.

(L-R) – 2nd Lieutenant Ben Hatfield and 1st Lieutenant Bill Smith from Ballan Fire Brigade wear the new BA Search and Rescue and internal structure fire helmets and hold the common external fire-fighting helmet, in front of the Ballan pumper fire fighting vehicle. Photo – Helen Tatchell

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Dear East Moorabool Residents, I have forged a true understanding of Moorabool’s needs….. I have lobbied State and Federal Members of Parliament and I am a Board Member on the Ballan and District Community Bank. I know our community – I know its people, its strengths, its beauty and its concerns……these are the things I want to stand for. We need to ensure our community continues to be a safe, ✔ healthy , caring, and a wonderful place to live.

Maintaining and increasing recreation facilities is key, ✔ especia lly in areas of growth such as Hopeto

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✗ 230 truckloads per day of contaminated West Gate Tunnel soil. Proposed overhead high voltage transmission towers. ✗ For the past 25 years I have lived, worked and volunteered in the Moorabool Shire. I have spearheaded the Moorabool News, keeping locals informed about our community. I have built great relationships with generations of families, ever giving volunteers, dedicated business owners, sporting clubs, schools, health facilities and the loyal communities, within the 64-towns and hamlets throughout the 2110 km2 landscape that is, Our Moorabool.

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Huge honour for young gun By Todd Whelan Former Darley Football Netball Club prodigy Zak Butters has been rewarded for his outstanding season with AFL club Port Adelaide, gaining an All Australian nomination in the 40-man squad for season 2020. Butters was one of just four players aged 22 or under in the AFL to be named, highlighting the extraordinary feats of the nimble half forward in just his second season at the elite level. While many a laden talent before him have struggled in their second year, Butters has bucked the trend, thriving with his great touch, selflessness, speed and fearless approach, earning the rightful plaudits of his fellow peers and expert judges/commentators alike. Fox Footy panelist and St Kilda legend Nick Riewoldt was quoted on his show “On the Couch” as saying Butters was “arguably Port Adelaide’s second most important player”. Dual All Australian 40 squad member (2006,2011) and ex Darley junior and later Premiership coach Heath Scotland could not have been prouder when hearing of Butters nomination. “(It’s) Great reward for Zak and he thoroughly deserves it....what a year he has had,” he said. Despite missing out on selection with the eventual All Australian team announced last Thursday night, the 20 year old should be proud of his meteoric rise into the elite group discussion. There was some consolation for Butters who was named on a half forward flank in the AFLs 22 Under 22 Team of the Year. Butters told Moorabool News journalist Lachlan Ellis he was stoked with his inclusion and expressed his ongoing love for the club where it all began. “It was an honour to be recognised alongside so many other great young players in the competition and I’m just grateful to be a part of the 22 (Under 22 team),” he said.

“The journey has been good, like any it has its ups and downs but I couldn’t thank Darley enough for everything the club has done (for me) since I was a little kid ‘til now, and all the friendships I hold with everyone at the club, they’ve been my second family my whole life. “I still play footy and love the game the way I was taught at Darley and think that’s held me in good areas,” he said. Butters encouraged all up and comers to chase their dreams. “I was once idolising senior players like Heath Scotland and could name older guys around the club who always believed in me,” he said. “Believe and challenge yourself....., never forget why you play footy, have fun and enjoy the little things.” Zak Butters, a season to remember: Games (2020) - 15, Disposals - 225 (118 kicks, 52 marks, 107 handballs) Averaging -15 disposals, 7.9 kicks, 3.5 marks, 7.1 handballs per game. Season - 21 clearances, 39 tackles, 100 contested possessions, 33 inside 50s, 11 goals, 5 behinds, 79 score involvements @ 5.8 per game. Butters was chosen pick 12 by Port Adelaide in the 2018 AFL National Draft. Furthermore on the local front, Bacchus Marsh product Liam Duggan (West Coast) was recognised by his peers as the AFLs fifth Most Courageous Player behind Dane Rampe (Sydney), Jack Steele (St Kilda), Jack Viney (Melbourne) and Tom Jonas (Port Adelaide). In other Ballarat Football Netball League news, former Hawthorn three-time Premiership star and two time club Best and Fairest Josh Gibson has signed with Ballarat in a full time playing capacity in a major boost for not just club but competition on the whole. Season 2021 looms as competitive as ever, even this far out. ADVERTISEMENT

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EES explained By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) Not many people would understand what the process is of an Environmental Effects Statement (EES), that is to be conducted by AusNet/Mondo as part of the overhead transmission line project proposed through 70-kilometres of Moorabool Shire. An online session last week was hosted by Moorabool Shire Council and explained the process AusNet will have to undergo before the project can be approved. Senior Impact Assessor at Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Jack Krohn headed the one-hour session where members of the community were invited to attend. The EES process consists of seven steps – referral, decision, scoping, preparing, public review, assessment, and informing. Mr Krohn said the process does not end in approval of a project, but rather “enables decision makers to make informed decisions about whether a project should proceed, in light of its environmental effects”. Mr Krohn emphasised the length and detail of the EES process that projects such as the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) must go through, and that public participation was “integral”. “There’s essentially three stages of the process where the Minister [for Planning], or the Department [DELWP] on behalf of the Minister, will allow the opportunity for public comments. The first is when the scoping requirements are advertised,” Mr Krohn said. “At this stage, for the Western Victorian Transmission Network Project, we anticipate that that will be in a month or two’s time. “The scoping requirements are a document usually around 25 or 30 pages long. Then after the EES has been prepared – and this is a process that can take at least several months, and commonly more than a year – is placed on public exhibition for comment.”

Mr Krohn said for those that have made a written submission, they will be offered an opportunity to be heard at the inquiry. “The hearings are always conducted in a public format, so even if you don’t wish to be heard, you are able to sit and listen to what everybody else has to say. “We encourage people who have views about the environmental issues to take advantage of the opportunities to participate in the EES…I think the thing the inquiry has stressed is not the number of people who are saying something, but the weight and validity of what they are saying,” he said. Mr Krohn said due to the bilateral agreement between the Victorian and Federal Governments, any plan that passes the EES process must be approved by both the Victorian Minister and Federal Minister. “Because this is an accredited assessment process under the EPBC Act [Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999], the Victorian Minister’s assessment will be delivered to the Commonwealth Minister, to inform the Commonwealth decision as to whether to grant approval.” Community members attending the meeting were muted for the entire duration but were able to post their questions in text form, with many read out by Moorabool Shire Council’s Major Development Community Engagement Officer, Lauren. However, not all of the more than 20 questions asked by the community were able to be answered by Mr Krohn in the half hour allocated Q&A time. Another session entitled ‘Understanding compulsory land acquisition and compensation’ will be hosted by Council on Thursday October 8, from 6 pm to 7 pm. More information on the Western Victorian Transmission Network Project can be found at moorabool.vic.gov.au/ western-victoria-transmission-network-project.

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And the race is on,

By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) It’s a local Council election year across the State and there are 20 hats in the ring for Moorabool, for only seven positions, including a husband and wife nominating. There is a 50/50 balance of ten women and ten men who have nominated in the four wards that make up Moorabool. Only one current councillor, Lawry Borgelt from the Woodlands Ward has not nominated to stand again. Across the state of Victoria, this year’s local council elections have seen 2,187 candidates nominated for 622 council vacancies in 298 separate elections. The number of candidates this year is higher than the 2,135 The West Moorabool Ward has two nominations and will see incumbent Cr Tom Sullivan contest his seat for the first time in 24-years, since amalgamation in 1996. “I believe that I have the experience and passion to continue to represent the interests of the people in this ward.” Lindsay Watters nominated in the previous by-election for Woodlands Ward and also stood for the State Government seat of Buninyong as an Independent in 2018, he will be on the ballot with Tom Sullivan. “I have been involved in climate emergency campaigns since 2012. Many other councils in Australia and around the world have already declared a climate emergency and are taking action – why not our council?” he said. Mr Watters said aside from this primary focus, he will also represent strongly for the people of West Moorabool Ward on all matters at council.

candidates who nominated for 636 councillor vacancies in 222 separate elections at the 2016 council elections. The October 24 election day will be held by postal vote with ballot packs being sent out the week of October 6-8. The announcement of the new Moorabool councillors will take place no later than Friday 13 November 2020. Woodlands Ward has three candidates and includes current incumbent Cr John Keogh coming up the Pentlands from the East Moorabool Ward, alongside Ally Munari who is having a second attempt, previously nominating in the by-election of 2019. A newcomer for the ward is Phadera Morris from Barry’s Reef. “Gordon needs appropriate development to maintain its heritage charm,” she said. “The community felt the consultation process, and transparency while their street upgrade was being delivered, was poor. I make a commitment to keep the community informed, for the Blackwood and Greendale Township Improvements.” Ally Munari said she has always been committed to the long haul. “I want to help navigate our region through these challenging times while continuing to make a difference VOTE 1 in our community. I am not a single-issue candidate. JOHNapproach KEOGH “I believe in a fair, equitable and transparent in Council. Straight to the point conversation about things WOODLANDS WARD that matter, because we matter,” Munari’s statement read. MOORABOOL ** All candidates were given the opportunity to submit their PROFILE photo and candidate statement however, John Keogh did not reply to our request. I have over 40 years experience as a Civil Engineer working in public and private organisations. I live in the Pentland Hills and have a love of the rural life style and understand the issues we have in our rural and small town communities’.

Further east is the Central Ward with four candidates on the ballot including current incumbent Cr Paul Tatchell, who has served two-concurrent terms (2012-2020), four as Moorabool Mayor in that time. Three rookies are out campaigning and include two women, Renée Robinson and Verity Grainger. Ben Davison has been pounding the pavement talking to business owners in the main street of Ballan and conducting letter box drops. “I stand for our local sports clubs and community groups, and for improving health and community services to keep Moorabool a great place to live. “I gained valuable life experience running a community soccer club, becoming active in the Labor Party, and getting an MBA from Melbourne University Business School,” he said. Paul Tatchell said if he has learned anything in the past eight years on Council, “it’s about being shovel ready for the people’s needs”. “….. and having a solid business case that supports Government funding. “Design and construction of the Ballan Recreation Reserve is under way, and finally the Ballan Library and Mill Park are on the Council Plan as a priority.” Cr Tatchell said we are in uncertain times and asks that he “be considered as an experienced candidate to work for our communities with no agenda.” ** All candidates were given the opportunity to submit their photo and candidate statement however, Renée Robinson and Verity Grainger did not reply to our request.

I am community minded and over the journey I have been involved in many organisations such as Pentland Hills Landcare where I was secretary for a number of years and I have also been involved in the Heritage Advisory Committee, Western Highway Action Committee, Grow West, Chair of the Moorabool Environment and sustainability advisory committee, Moorabool Emergency Management Committee and Footscray Football Club, just to name a few. Over the last four years, I have proactively worked to deliver a number of projects within Moorabool including the upgrade of our small towns such as Gordan , Myrniong and Blackwood. I am a strong advocate for the Perri Urban Region and want to see regional Victoria get a fair go.

Tom Sullivan

Lindsay Watters

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If re-elected I will do everything in my power to ensure that the 500 kV transmission lines, proposed to cut right through the centre of the Woodlands Ward, go underground and in a location that has the least impact on our community.

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to be a councillor The largest ward that has four councillors elected is East Moorabool, taking in the towns of Bacchus Marsh, Darley, Maddingley, Hopetoun Park, Long Forest and Merrimu. A whopping 11-people have committed to run, and the women candidates outnumber the men, six to five. Editor of the Moorabool News Helen Tatchell took out #1 box on the ballot draw and first-time nominee Rod Ward hot on her heels at #2. Current incumbent councillors Dudzik, Edwards and Bingham also bear their names as candidates, with Moira Berry trying for a second time, and Marg Scarff a third attempt. New names on the ballot include Nicola Lane, Seray Hassan, Larissa Weston and Prabhat (Peter) Gaur. Bottom of the ballot Larissa Weston said community is a group that stands united, supports each other, and grows together, equally. “This is what we are, and this is what the Council has forgotten,” she said. “My promise to you is to make the rates you pay work for you. This is not what I can do. This is what I will do.” Two-termer Tonia Dudzik said in her statement she is a voice for youth, families, older people and those with disabilities. “I will ensure that rate rises are capped, and rate relief is available.

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“I give a renewed commitment to delivering a heated indoor pool for Bacchus Marsh, and in the next Council term, an Indoor Recreation Facility will be constructed in Taverner Street,” she said. Cr David Edwards has also served as an East councillor since 2012 and if re-elected, he said he will continue to work for the best future for Moorabool Shire, in a manner that is inclusive of all people and all abilities. “Toxic soil, powerlines and BM Hospital issues require considered and careful responses to ensure Council is in the best position to deliver the best outcomes for our community.” It may be ‘third time lucky’ for Margaret Scarff who has a lifetime of family experience, paid work dealing with difficult and good people and lifelong learning. “I don’t assume I have all the answers, but I will listen and put my skills to work,” she said. Local restaurateur Prabhat Gaur said his vision for Moorabool is to fight to reduce wasteful spending and excessive rate increases. “Economic development that results in more job opportunities for our community and encourages growth in community,” he said.

Jarrod Bingham

Margaret Scarff

Moira Berry

Mr Gaur would also like to see Council strive to take on more challenges. The youngest incumbent councillor Jarrod Bingham says actions speak louder than words. “Over the past four years I have been able to stop excessive rate rises. I believe in doing what is right for the town and its residents.” Cr Bingham said he still has “work to do” and hoping to be returned to this position of “being your representative”. Last, but not least to respond, Helen Tatchell, our own editor and owner of this publication The Moorabool News. Ms Tatchell said she has passion, commitment, experience and knowledge for the role. “I’m pretty much connected with all of the Moorabool shire and their communities, volunteers and not-for profit organisations. “Infrastructure must keep up with the demands of population growth and the delivery of natural gas to the designated Parwan Employment Precinct, is not only critical but will increase opportunities for further employment in the region.” ** All candidates were given the opportunity to submit their photo and candidate statement however, Moira Berry missed the deadline given and Seray Hassan, Rod Ward, Nicola Lane did not reply to our request.

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Substance fuelled dishonesty By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) A Geelong man was facing more time behind bars after a string of substancefuelled offences were heard in court. Issaiah Curtis, 24, had been in custody at the time of his hearing, appearing in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrate’s court, September 18. Prosecutor Senior Constable Sam Young provided the court with summaries of Curtis’ offending, which began back in 2018. The defendant was intercepted by police on 12 October 2018 driving a motor vehicle west along High Street Melton. Police conducted a preliminary oral fluid test where the illicit substance methamphetamine was located in the accused’s sample. Police also found Curtis to be unlicensed at the time of the offending. On 22 March 2019, Curtis was intercepted by police in Melton South driving a motor vehicle without a licence. “The vehicle was unregistered, and he was displaying incorrect plates,” SC Young told the court. The accused was cooperative with police and admitted to being unlicensed, saying he “wasn’t aware of the car’s registration status.” Curtis and a co-accused were caught hiding behind a dirt pile in the front yard of a Powell Street Maddingley

property on January 2 this year at around 1am. The pair had power tools and upon searching Curtis’ car, police found a pencil case with two glass pipes and zip lock back with 1.94 grams of a crystal-like substance. The court heard the offending continued and on September 1, around 5.45am, Curtis and an unknown coaccused, were alleged to have cut a hole in the side fence of a business on Kerrs Road Maddingley, stealing items from the yard. The pair were caught on CCTV footage, linked to the victim’s mobile phone, who attended the scene at 6.15am and contacted police, who located and arrested the pair a short time later. Curtis was on three counts of bail at

the time of the offending. SC Young said Curtis made admissions during his interview with police to attending the scene “but didn’t cut the hole in the fence.” Curtis’ defence lawyer, Alex Shirrefs, said his client’s offending “boiled down to substance-fuelled dishonesty.” Magistrate Bob Kumar said his intention is for [Curtis] “to do a few more days in jail.” “You’re only 24-years-old, there is still some hope,” he said. Curtis was convicted and received an aggregate term of imprisonment of six weeks. He was fined a total of $2,050 and his car licence was cancelled for 12-months.

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Kicking off footy season up north By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

A born and bred football prodigy has packed her footy boots and moved up north, not only for warmer weather, but for an opportunity she couldn’t refuse. Former senior Bacchus Marsh Cobra Jacinta Reid has moved to the Northern Territory for a summer football season with the PINT (Postal Institute of the Northern Territory) Football Club in Darwin. After arriving in Australia’s northern state, Ms Reid said she quarantined for two weeks and was released to freedom on Friday 11 September. She told the Moorabool News she plans on staying in the NT for six to seven months. Not only is she in the Northern Territory to play her beloved sport, Ms Reid has landed a job in a primary school as an education support staff member. The Moorabool News asked the 26-year old why she decided to make the move up north, she said the opportunity just “came up”. “I was talking to an ex player and the men’s manager at Williamstown and the opportunity came up. “The coach from PINT rang me, and I couldn’t say no,” she said. “Life is normal up there, there’s no (COVID-19) regulations and there will be a crowd (at games) which is very exciting.” The Williamstown Football Club player has spent a bit of time on the sidelines, having two ankle reconstructions last September. “I was all set and ready to play my first game (this year), and then COVID hit, which was pretty devastating,” she said. Originally, Ms Reid was making the move to the Northern Territory on her own, but she said she has a support system on their way up to her. “At first it was just me going, but now a few others from Williamstown are going to play for different teams. “I’ll know a few people up here which makes the move a lot easier,” Ms Reid said. The playing season will run from October 3 and finish February 20, which will then lead into a final’s series. “October 3 can’t come quick enough,” Ms Reid said.

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Library idea streets ahead By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) The principal of a local primary school has introduced a street library to the town, with a sea of spoons to accompany it. Lal Lal Primary School principal Siobhan Gosney was the mind behind a little wooden library located in front of the Lal Lal hall. The library is full of books to borrow, read, and return, and invites people to add to ‘Spoonville’, located underneath. Ms Gosney told the Moorabool News the library took about six months to go from an idea to a reality. “We wanted to do it last year, but we never got around to it, so this was kind of the ideal time to do it,” she said. “Then we wanted to get it done last lockdown, but it took a while with Council permits and everything in between.” When asked how the idea came about, Ms Gosney said she had seen street libraries around Ballarat and thought it could be a nice addition to Lal Lal.

“I thought ‘who could I get to build it?’ and then Doug, a local, jumped on board and was keen to build it,” she said. “Doug has grand children at the school and has helped out previously with things for the school. I would have been lost without him,” Ms Gosney said. Community members expressed their selflessness by donating books to the street library early on. Ms Gosney said she went down there one day when it was empty, and within 24 hours, there were books inside. “There’s about 30 or 40 books in there now, and the Moorabool News is available in there too for people to collect and read,” she said. Spare wooden spoons are located inside the school’s letterbox for people who want to contribute to Spoonville.

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Chase McBain, 35, appeared before Magistrate Bob Kumar in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrate’s court on Friday 18 September where police lawyer Paul Thomas provided a summary of offending to the court, that occurred on 13 May this year. Police were conducting divisional van duties around Bacchus Marsh when they were called to a Main Street Bacchus Marsh house around 2.35am, finding McBain hiding near the laundry door. Mr Thomas said McBain had been visiting his ex-partner’s residence at around 2am when two males and two females on bikes proceeded to chase him. “The defendant was chased from O’Hagan Place to the Main Street. He then started banging on the victim’s window to let him in, subsequently smashing the glass,” he said. The court heard McBain was refused entry by the victim, jumped the neighbours fence, and hid in the laundry with a towel hiding his crouched body. During the police interview, McBain said he didn’t mean to break the window. “I was just trying to get the guy’s attention, I was scared,” he said. Mr Thomas said the accused showed remorse during his interview with police and offered to pay for the damage he caused to the window. Magistrate Bob Kumar told McBain, “You have to be careful.” “Wilfully damaging property and entering a private property are both charges that carry a term of imprisonment,” Magistrate Kumar said. McBain was convicted and fined $1500.

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Something for everyone little time she’s been trading, whipping up grazing boxes to go.

By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) With every door that closes, another opens. Who would’ve thought during COVID? A newly launched Ballan business has found a way to cater to those who delight in wine, cheese and antipasto during the pandemic and beyond. The Wine & Deli Co opened at the end of August and had a very busy start, making and distributing over 30 grazing boxes on Fathers’ Day. Owner Stephanie Ruthen said the birth of her business came from losing her job due to pandemic cuts. “I had a job and was stood down, I wasn’t entitled to any [government] benefits,” she said. “I had to think of something I could do to try and source an income.” Ms Ruthen said her passion for wine and antipasto food led her to open her new business, and since COVID-19 has forced house-bound gatherings, this was the perfect time to open. “Everyone that comes in is so positive and supportive that I’ve opened up this small business in Ballan,” she said. “They think it’s great that they don’t have to drive into Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Ballarat or Daylesford, they can stay within their local community [and enjoy grazing platters].” Although her business is still quite fresh, Ms Ruthen said she has been inundated the

“My store stocks everything that is in the grazing box, so I don’t have to do any special orders,” she said. “I have all my meats and cheeses readily available.” The Wine & Deli Co is operating in a takeaway capacity during COVID-19 restrictions, but there are big things in store for this Inglis street business. “When people can come in, it’s going to be a fully-fledged wine bar,” Ms Ruthen told the Moorabool News. “I have local wine makers all lined up to do wine tastings, masterclasses, food pairings, everything you would see in a normal wine bar. “When we can open for the wine bar, people can come in, sit down and have a cheese board, or a charcuterie board. We’re even going to be doing pizzas with the stock in the store as well,” Ms Ruthen said. “I was pretty nervous [to open], especially given the current climate, but everyone has been so supportive, and it’s really given me the confidence now that I can get more stock in and start to explore what’s out there.” The store celebrates local and imported wine, craft beer and spirits, deli meats, cheeses, dips, olives, grazing platters, chutneys and oils. The Wine & Deli Co is located at 148A Inglis Street Ballan.

Stephanie Ruthen has opened a delicious new business in Ballan during the COVID pandemic. Photo – Helen Tatchell

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Royal show a no go By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) For only the eighth year in its 172-year history, the Royal Melbourne Show – like countless other agricultural shows and festivals around the state – will not be held. The Show was meant to begin on the on 19 September and run until the 29th, but this year there will be no showbags, rides or live performances at the Melbourne Showgrounds. More importantly, there will be no showcase of rural industry and produce, in a time when farmers need the publicity and support more than ever. Ballan’s Ian Ireland shows sheep and told the Moorabool News the cancellation of agricultural shows across the country had severely impacted an already hurting agriculture industry. “For commercial breeders, shows are important for finding rams and progeny that they can use within their flocks,” he said. “You look at producing a ram of top quality that other studs would seek. Without these shows, you don’t get to expose. “Especially the bigger shows like the Bendigo Sheep & Wool Show, the Melbourne Show, the Geelong Show…all those bigger shows that you get all your top breeders to, without them it’s very hard to get quality sheep. Shows generate sales.” Mr Ireland said he is not a commercial breeder, saying COVID must be having a huge effect on sale yards, “and just moving sheep from one point to another”. “The avenues aren’t there, the buyers aren’t there…if you don’t have that, your price will drop.” Also affected by the Royal Melbourne Show cancellation is the Country Women’s Association – the CWA ladies would have served up their famous scones with jam and cream for the 92nd time at the Royal Show in 2020.

Former Secretary of Bacchus Marsh’s CWA Day Branch, Gabrielle Shanahan, said the Show’s cancellation would have a huge impact on the organisation. “The Royal Melbourne Show is a big fundraiser for the CWA, to pay our necessary expenses, rates and so on,” Mrs Shanahan told the Moorabool News. “I think there will be a considerable hole in the finances, because all the other state functions that were going to be held this year…the State Exhibition, Craft Exhibition… they usually have a catering stand at the sheep show in Bendigo…they’ve all been cancelled.” Mrs Shanahan said they [the Bacchus Marsh Branch] haven’t been able to do any fundraising at all since about March. “The things that are cancelled in Bacchus Marsh like the Strawberries and Cherries Festival, and the Flower Show…those sorts of things where we normally have stalls, they’ve all been cancelled. “I don’t know how it will affect us next year, if it [COVID-19] goes on.” Instead of the physical Show, the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) will be running the ‘Celebrating the Show Online’ campaign from the 19-29 September. It will include themed days, profiles of farmers and agricultural experts, live farmcam, videos, competitions, and highlights from past Shows. This is the first peacetime cancellation of the Royal Melbourne Show. Previously, the Show was cancelled in 1915, and from 1940 to 1945, when the Showgrounds were requisitioned for the war effort. Missing not being able to purchase your favourite showbag? Miss no more, as all showbags can now be ordered online and delivered straight to your door, for some Royal Melbourne Show fun at home, with great options for entertaining the kids during COVID restrictions, including cooking, arts and crafts. Simply go to the website, www.showbagshop.com.au

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Hasten slowly I was in Geelong last week for some dental work, and I was shocked to see a reasonable degree of normality in the busy streets of Sleepy Hollow; I don’t know why it was nick-named Sleepy Hollow, it’s anything but sleepy, and it’s certainly not Hollow. Geelong is a serious city now littered with developments with about 265,000 residents; the big country town has grown up, but I am not sure if it has matured, it’s a bit like a teenager sowing their wild oats, hoping for a crop failure as it carelessly ignores the loosening of Covid restrictions with abandonment. People wandered in an out of the shopping district, with the social distancing of a hall full of country folk at a New Year’s Eve cabaret. Most had masks on, but a good deal of them simply hung them around their necks to comply with the mask rules without really complying. It gave me some empathy for the rule makers on this pandemic thing; they really must set the bar for the lowest common denominator. The old “give an inch, take a mile” saying came to mind as people totally ignored personal space, let alone social distancing. My father wasn’t one for teaching lessons in life, I think he had a theory that life hands

out its own, and he wasn’t one to interfere. I think he much preferred the company of strangers than anyone remotely related by DNA. But I did pick up a few things on our few and brief encounters. He had two favourite sayings. If you asked a question he would respond with “make your own arrangements” and if you were given a task he would say “hasten slowly”, the first one probably presented one or two speed humps I could have done without, but the latter stood me in good stead. If I have learned anything in this life, it’s if in doubt stop and assess, every-time I have ignored this advice it usually ended in disaster. “Hasten slowly” might sound like an oxymoron, but, it’s the quickest way to achieve something with the least amount of risk. Whilst the politicians continue to race each other to the bottom in a point scoring debate that has little to do with the pandemic, more to do with politics than purpose. Confused messages continue to compromise any reasonable plan to combat a serious threat devoid of a solution. The fact that there is yet to be a cure in this global pandemic appears to be lost amongst our fearless leaders, as they continue to

prosecute opposing arguments that are sidetracking the debate, as opposed to finding a sensible road map to get us to the point of a cure. It’s incredibly frustrating that we have all of these well paid leaders going in different directions oblivious to the people they are meant to represent; we have six Premiers and two Chief Ministers all going in different directions and a Prime Minister that appears to have mislaid his job description as head of the Country. It’s like putting an outboard motor on a barbed-wire canoe, they all reckon they have got plenty of power, but we are still sinking. Another thing I learnt in my quest to hasten slowly, is that if you have too many rules they are open to interpretation, the same can be said for Leaders, they all reckon they have a road map to recovery, but no-one seems to have a compass. There has been more time spent in Canberra trying to pacify Premiers’ egos, than there has been charting a course towards a safe harbour until the storm passes; everyone wants to be in charge, but no-one is taking charge. If anything has come out of this pandemic, it’s we are a very divided country and premiers have way too much power.

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Dear Editor, I was so pleased you nominated for the local elections. It really made my day. We need someone with a “for all the people” approach. We certainly need a new set of eyes and ears of someone who will grasp what is fair and right for local people. Councillors terms of office should be looked at. Longevity often does not serve the community well. Moorabool sure suffers from lack of transparency and I am sure you can address that once elected. So, voters in this election have a chance for real change. Bacchus folks do us all a favour and elect Helen Tatchell I am sure you won’t be let down. Bill Wilson 65 Robertson’s Rd, Darley Dear Editor, Is the legacy that the AEMO and AusNet propose for us, one we will be proud to bear? I moved to Myrniong, in 2011, after an Army career in which our family moved every few years. Since settling here, I am humbled by the generosity and the caring nature of the community we have. All around I see people doing things to make their properties, the land around them, the environment they care for, and the community better. I only served on one overseas operational deployment during my Army career. In 2004 I was sent to Timor Leste at the tail end of Australia and the UNs commitment to assist Timor Leste, after Indonesia burnt every liveable structure to the ground and stole every piece of corrugated iron in the country before leaving the Timorese their fate in 1999. It was incredibly moving to see the struggle of the survivors, rebuild their lives after suffering the might and callous disregard of the Indonesian military and militias. I am proud of the contributions that I and some other 13,000 Australians made to help Timor Leste rebuild over the six years from 1999 to 2005, but in the back of my mind I have nagging regret for one part of the legacy we left behind. Timor Leste is very hot, and in the early days providing enough safe drinking water for the ADF, other international staff was of paramount concern. Bottled water, shipped by the pallet from Darwin was the expedient answer, efficient and quick. But after that, once the need for expediency had passed, some four years later, when I arrived, we were still trucking pallet loads of bottled water across the country to UN and ADF staff. Over five years, to supply the 1500 to 5,000 personnel daily, we imported a mountain of plastic water bottles, none of which we took back. We left these behind for the East Timorese to deal with. While drinking my own bottled water in Dili I did not appreciate the enormity of the problem we were creating for them, but I certainly saw it everywhere. Squashed plastic bottles kicking around in every street, and on the beaches, and turning the sunrise red every morning as they burnt on local cooking fires. There was no need for expediency in 2004, no need for bottled water. What was needed was a solution that would serve our needs, sustain the local community as well, and provide them with an ongoing legacy of clean, safe drinking water. Instead we left behind a mountain of toxic plastic waste, with the only options for the Timorese, if they could even collect it all, being to push it in to landfill or push it into the ocean. They gave medals for time in Timor Leste, but because of this I am not proud to wear mine. We could have done much more for them if we had thought about the legacy we were ‘gifting’ to them. Here in Victoria, the push to shift to renewable forms of energy risks the same fate. It is a worthy cause, one that I certainly subscribe to, that puts the health and sustainability

of our environment and arresting global warming foremost, over the expedient, convenient, short-sighted continuation of coal-fired electricity generation. But while we are deploying windfarms left and right to Renewable Energy Zones, in haste, as if the wind will be gone if they don’t get there quick enough, the AEMO is planning to connect those windfarms into the city, with outdated and expedient Overhead AC Transmission lines. For the countryside they propose to dissect, this is akin to dumping convoys of plastic bottles into the local environment daily, and telling those local communities to suck it up, for the next 60 years. Is this a legacy that you will be proud of? Is this a legacy that we as Victorians should accept? The fact that those who are responsible for planning the next generation of Victoria’s electricity supply, and who have the technical resources, expertise and mandate to identify better solutions, are making these decisions based on what is expedient rather than what is best for the country, should be unacceptable to us all. Jim Phasey Myrniong Dear Editor, I would like to thank Paul Tatchell for his very interesting Perspective piece on Dementia (M/News 22 Sept). It is certainly a very devastating disease, and he is spot on in calling for more government funding into aged care and research into this area. While he is right in saying that we cannot prevent dementia, we can make lifestyle changes to reduce the risk. Research clearly shows that exercise is a major factor in reducing the risk of dementia. One study even suggested that the exercise reduces the risk by half. This is an amazing reduction, and it is free to do. Lack of regular exercise is associated with lower brain function, high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes. Healthy eating is extremely important also. This means eating a diet big on whole foods (which are bought from the fresh produce section of the supermarket) and low or nil on processed foods. Smoking and alcohol are major factors in nearly every disease known to man. It is no different with dementia. Having an active social life, keeping your brain active through learning new hobbies, sports, or languages, enjoying a daily crossword, puzzle or game, and keeping life fresh are all excellent ways to reduce the risk of dementia. We don’t need to passively sit and wait for dementia to “get us”; we can work on reducing our risk every single day. Katie Lindorff Rowsley Dear Editor, In response to REIV CEO Gil King’s letter last week (M/ News 22 Sept), may I point out that it is not just the real estate and housing industry that is doing it tough. It is not just renters, buyers, sellers and real estate agents who are suffering. Just about every sector of our society and community has been affected. The tourism, education and hospitality sectors, to name a few, have taken an even bigger hit. Nobody wants to be in this situation. But we also can’t afford to ease up too early. The government’s strategy may be tough (and unreasonable to some) but it is based on sound medical and scientific advice. Mistakes have been made, but I would rather go through a tough lockdown and get this COVID-19 under control than relax restrictions and end up with fresh outbreaks down the track.

Take the UK as an example. They didn’t have a strict lockdown and are now seeing an alarming rise in cases. I do not agree with everything the Victorian Government has done, but I believe, by and large, they are acting for the good of the WHOLE community, and not just the interests of a particular sector. We just have to stay the course. Margaret Bracewell, Bacchus Marsh Dear Editor, A hotpot of vested and conflicted interests. There are known knowns, and unknown knowns, and known unknowns and there is the Australian Energy system. Have a little scratch and you will be as confused as a chameleon in a bag of smarties. So, the AEMO is overseen (supposably) by the COAG Energy Council, under the rules of the NEM, and then there is the ESB, the ECA, the AER, the AEMC, and of course the AER, which walks hand in hand with the ACCC. You then have the AEC and the ENA, who believes the AEMO is biased to select energy sectors. No wonder the Energy Ministers Lily D’Ambrosio (State) and Angus Taylor (Federal) have no idea who is in charge and what is going on. Chuck into the mix, that our precious State MP Lily D’Ambrosio, is Minister for Energy and the Environment and Climate Change. So, on one hand she is supporting Landcare in planting environmental significant biolink nature corridors, then she is promoting Electricity Transmission lines which will bulldoze those trees to enable the construction of monstrous towers, in order to transport ‘Green’ Renewable Energy. Confused yet? Then grab your Kenwood Mixer and add lashings of MP Richard Wynne, the Minister for Planning. With the Victorian Government committed to protecting the long-term future of agricultural land in Melbourne’s green wedge and peri-urban areas, whilst also striving for his governments promised renewable energy target. So, does he protect the Victorians carbon sequestrating food bowl and forest system, or does he allow the destruction of these significant areas to support the oversea businesses transportation of power? The AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator) is awarding contracts to build energy corridors on the basis of cheapest cost of construction, while ignoring the effects on agriculture, tourism, rural communities, fire safety and longterm societal needs. So, you need a licence for a car, a truck, a gun, to go fishing, to sell a house, all for a good reason. However, these large companies are ignoring the Social Licence they need in order to deliver vital investments in our future energy systems. They just venture into our homes, businesses and communities, and destroy our environment and livelihoods, leaving us in ashes. AusNet know how to leave communities in the ashes, they have great experience at that. Maybe it is time for Governments, pseudo organisations like the AEMO, the myriad of acronymed office dwellers, and the Energy sector as a whole, to open their minds (and eyes) before we have a Victorian state like a carpenter’s power board. Time for a rethink Mr AEMO, and all your hand in hand buddies. Nathan Lidgett Myrniong

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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22

This is the time for launching a diet or enforcing a budget. Your self control is unusually strong and there is a worthy goal to work toward. Your social life perks up noticeably VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

The focus this week is on family. You can learn much from talking to older relatives and spend enjoyable hours leafing through family albums. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

Career ideas show signs of promise, but don’t reveal them until they are ready for presentation. This week sees you taking a key role in a community event. An opportunity may open for earning spare cash. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

A little bit of luck comes your way and your morale soars. If involved in a debate, stick to familiar topics. People in high places are observing your style and creative flair.

6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 16. 20. 22. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Intentional (10) Ceremony (4) Roman poet (4) Covering (5) Area (4) Resentful (9) Overlooked (9) Smack (4) More (5) Toil (4) Metal (4) Stone (10)

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DOWN Paradise (6) Scorn (7) German city (6) Gorge (6) High-spirited (5) Begin (5) Melody (3) Attendant (7) Allege (5) Production (6) Weight (6) Task (6) Nut (5)

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ACROSS 6. A revelation about the opening? (10). 8. Only, you say, an object of ridicule (4). 9. Surprise with the comeback “phooey!” (4). 10. Anxious to be seen going off on time (5). 11. Trundle the table (4). 12. Will try at ten a.m. to be free (9). 16. Make do with notes (9). 20. Bite into a cold cut (4). 22. Above all, somewhere to live (5). 23. Support for the visit (4). 24. Twice providing backing for her (4). 25. How often Steven played half back (5,5). DOWN 1. “Paltry Figure” (funny title) (6). 2. One breaking into the interior to get poison (7). 3. Dr Ottto is on the inside, standing furthest down (6). 4. Can accomodate the runabout you deliver to (4,2). 5. Were excited about the British composer (5). 7. Not stirring picture (5). 13. “Age” spelled backwards without its last letter (3). 14. With a severe disorder, the cat is taken to the doctor (7). 15. Help one in and get a seat (5). 17. Notes the girl returned the month before (6). 18. Not the winner you back (6). 19. Snaps when I take a long time (6). 21. As it is cut to a point in the middle (5).

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CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Dis-closure. 8, Butt (but). 9, Stun (rev.). 10, T-ense. 11, Roll. 12, Test-ament. 16, Con-strain. 20, Chew. 22, Attic. 23, Stay. 24, Fi-fi (rev.). 25, Seven t-imes. Down - 1, L-ittle. 2, Ac-onit-e. 3, B-ottO-M (rev.). 4, Turn in. 5, We-B-er. 7, Still. 13, E-on (rev.). 14, Dr-astic. 15, Cha-I-r. 17, Oct-avE. 18, Second. 19, I’m-ages. 21, W-aist.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Blackcurrants. 8, Alias. 9, Dracula. 10, Dreary. 11, Itched. 12, Grill. 14, Trays. 18, Insect. 20, Assert. 23, Muffler. 24, Rouse. 25, Yellow-hammers. Down - 1, Brandy. 2, Agile. 3, Kestrel. 4, Urdu. 5, React. 6, Naughty. 7, Shandy. 13, Restful. 15, Rostrum. 16, Dismay. 17, Stress. 19, Cello. 21, Elude. 22, Arch.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Deliberate. 8, Rite. 9, Ovid. 10, Layer. 11, Yard. 12, Indignant. 16, Forgotten. 20, Slap. 22, Extra. 23, Work. 24, Zinc. 25, Aquamarine. Down - 1, Heaven. 2, Disdain. 3, Berlin. 4, Canyon. 5, Merry. 7, Start. 13, Air. 14, Steward. 15, Claim. 17, Output. 18, Gramme. 19, Errand. 21, Pecan.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Pain in trhe neck. 8, R-ides. 9, Stand-in. 10, Stayed (staid). 11, Star-ve(ry). 12, Trade. 14, Ac-Ted. 18, Ow-L-ish. 20, Slip on. 23, Shatter. 24, Utter. 25, Put on the stage. Down - 1, Paris-H. 2, (b)Ind-I-a(lways). 3, I-nstea-’d. 4, To-s-h (rev.). 5, Ex-act. 6, End-orse. 7, Kennel. 13, Reliant (anag.). 15, Colours . 16, To-ss-up. 17, Untrue. 19, Sa-tin. 21, Pa-tna. 22, Arch (anag.).

CANCER—June 22-July 22 Small jobs can balloon into major projects. You could be assuming a role of vast responsibility. The key is to set up effective systems. Avoid playing matchmaker this week. LEO—July 23-August 22

This is the time for launching a diet or enforcing a budget. Your self control is unusually strong and there is a worthy goal to work toward. Your social life perks up noticeably VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Remote travel ideas may be realized by the end of the week. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, it’s the only way you will get the answers. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 This could be an upbeat week socially, but be sure to keep your calendar up to date. Spontaneous travel is featured, along with opportunities for reconcilliation. Stay informed of current happenings.

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME You find relatives generous with their advice, if not their

financial support. Your intuitive powers are potent. If ANSWER tackling new problems, BELOW work with established solutions. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Little difficulties can disturb you more than they should - yet you respond well to tremendous challenges. Creative ventures may prove more profitable in the long term. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Older relatives respond to your consideration. Routine chores are anything but routine this week. Recruit the help of youngsters, they could be of more help then you imagine. The weekend favours spontaneous outings and visits. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Avoid shortcuts in any task, no matter how seemingly trivial. Surprise guests make for an eventful weekend. If travelling with a companion, compromise is important PISCES—February 20-March 20 Prepare for changing moods of friends - changes in scenery if travelling to unfamiliar places and changes in the workplace. Your writing talents are sharp. Why not record your observations?

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are confident, proud, bright, cheerful and warmhearted. You tend to be a show-off and can be domineering. Although friendships is the theme, a lifelong union may be forged sooner than later.

Remote travel ideas may be realized by the end of the week. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, it’s the only way you will get the answers.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 This could be an upbeat week socially, but be sure to keep your calendar up to date. Spontaneous travel is featured, along with opportunities for reconcilliation. Stay informed of current happenings. SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

You find relatives generous with their advice, if not their financial support. Your intuitive powers are potent. If tackling new problems, work with established solutions. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Little difficulties can disturb you more than they should - yet you respond well to tremendous challenges. Creative ventures may prove more profitable in the long term. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Older relatives respond to your consideration. Routine chores are anything but routine this week. Recruit the help of youngsters, they could be of more help then you imagine. The weekend favours spontaneous outings and visits. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Avoid shortcuts in any task, no matter how seemingly trivial. Surprise guests make for an eventful weekend. If travelling with a companion, compromise is important PISCES—February 20-March 20 Prepare for changing moods of friends - changes in scenery if travelling to unfamiliar places and changes in the workplace. Your writing talents are sharp. Why not record your observations?

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are confident, proud, bright, cheerful and warmhearted. You tend to be a show-off and can be domineering. Although friendships is the theme, a lifelong union may be forged sooner than later.

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Now that’s Art

By Michael Howard

Saturday – Stroke (September Monthly Medal) A Grade Winner - Chris Tudor 78-14-64. R/up - Don Wickson 80-12-68. B Grade September Medal Winner - Peter Clifford 78-17-61. R/up - David Leach 80-15-65. NTPs - 2nd & 12th Peter Clifford. Magpies - 14th Chris Tudor, 18th Andrew Carton. Balls 3, Cut-off 65 Peter Clifford, Chris Tudor, David Leach.

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Lochinvar Art is tuned to the minute for the Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup on October 10 says trainer-driver David Moran, who will now decide whether to propel his stable star straight into the $300,000 feature or step out in this Saturday’s star-studded sprint. The four-year-old was in a class of his own in a quality TAB Minuteman Free For All, the headliner of a 10-race card as metropolitan racing returned to Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday. Lochinvar Art comfortably put paid to two highly-rated threats, Cruz Bromac and Zennart, who were both well below their best, before careering away to a 9.3-metre win ahead of Emma Stewart’s fast finishing Tam Major and Out To Play, and impressive Rackemup Tigerpie for Michael Stanley. “Going into last week he was probably just a little bit underdone for race fitness. He’s been super during the week and he was really good again tonight,” Moran told Trots Vision. His impressive performance has left the door ajar for the $50,000 TAB Smoken Up Sprint at Melton next Saturday, where he’d likely run into Ride High and potentially the likes of Cash N Flow. “He probably had the run tonight where he could nearly go around again next week and possibly just have him rock hard for the Vic Cup, but we need to work out whether we really want to have a speed burn next week for the sake of it,” Moran said. “If you draw bad again, he’s going to have a complete gut buster and you start to think, is it necessary? We will sit down and figure out whether we go straight to the Vic Cup with a break or without a break. He’s going to be pretty forward now, good enough anyway.” Moran rated Lochinvar Art a “50-50 chance” to run next week and a 100

Lochinvar Art trained and driven by David Moran winning at Tabcorp Park on Saturday. Photo Stuart McCormick per cent chance to be chock full of confidence. “Over the past three years we’ve got to know him pretty well and all his little traits,” Moran said. “The harder the runs he gets the better he pulls up, so he’ll be pretty full of himself. “And then throughout the week he’s a bit similar, he gets very boisterous and can sometimes leave a little bit of tucker. “He just wants to get on with the job really. He’s happy to work, happy to be there, pretty playful, so that’s what we will mainly be looking for. “He was certainly happy to get on with the job tonight.” A line of four met the first bend, with Im Sir Blake holding the front and holding out My Kiwi Mate in a 43.3-second lead time, with Craig Cross’s Zennart requiring a lot of urging from reinswoman Kerryn Manning to join the race. Despite Tayla French’s apparent willingness to cede the lead on Im Sir Blake, Zennart was bogged in the breeze until finally advancing when Cruz Bromac loomed to take the lead, tailed by Lochinvar Art who settled into the death for the final lap. Lochinvar Art put paid to first-up

Cruz Bromac heading into the final turn, gapping all challengers to win comfortably. “There was probably a little bit more speed early than I thought there would be,” Moran said. “Tends to be some of those races, where there are some horses that are a little bit below the better ones, where you think it’s going to unfold pretty quick and everyone’s going to find a spot. “It didn’t, there was a bit of speed there early and then we had to chase through from the second row. The field opened up a fair bit and then Herby’s horse (My Kiwi Mate) made a little gait break there into the 1400. “Kez was left in the breeze and couldn’t find the front and he was a little bit reluctant to go old Zennart. It was a tricky race, but when we went the speed slackened and it was probably the right time to go and he did the rest.” And team Lochinvar Art marches on with big fish to fry in coming weeks. “It’s everyone’s dream really, I’m very grateful with the journey he’s taken me on so far,” Moran said. “You dream of driving in those races or training those horses but it comes around very very rarely.”

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WE WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL. WE'VE DROPPED OVER 8000 PRICES IN STORE RECENTLY AND FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS ARE GIVING YOU A $5 VOUCHER FOR EVERY $100 SPENT IN STORE. TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY. SEE IN STORE FOR FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

$5 COUPON

PRESENT THIS COUPON IN STORE TO RECEIVE $5 OFF FOR EVERY $100 SPENT. *EXCLUDING TOBACCO* *COUPON VALID FOR 1 TRANSACTION* *NO PHOTOCOPIES* *VALID 30/9/20 - 6/10/20*

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