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Feel safe? Say so By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

Sgt Glenn Saw was at the Village in Bacchus Marsh last week, with mascot Molly, conducting a community awareness campaign. Photo – Helen Tatchell

They’ll be in uniform and most likely setting up a table full of free information for the public, with the popular four-legged mascot, Molly the golden retriever, greeting attendees. The Village Shopping Centre was the targeted area last week as Bacchus Marsh police began to conduct a survey to identify resident’s key safety concerns in the Moorabool, Hepburn, and Golden Plains Shires. In your community, what are your safety concerns? The survey gives Moorabool residents a chance to tell local police what their main safety concerns are, and how police can assist in combating these issues in a more productive way. The survey asks to put a variety of those safety concerns in priority order and includes a range of issues from highest to lowest, including Safety on public transport, Stock theft, Road Safety, Alcohol and Drugs and Safety of my property and possessions. Sergeant Glenn Saw from the Bacchus Marsh police station told the Moorabool News the survey has been received well and will help officers identify community needs. “We’re after feedback from the community to get some understanding of where the police are at, how they’re performing, and how safe people feel in the community. “It’s all about trying to do things better,” he said. “To improve on how we’re perceived and how people want us to perform in the community.” Sergeant Saw said officers are trying to visit all Shires in the subdistrict to engage with community members and push the message of the survey. “All the results of the survey will be collated and returned to us,” he said. “The information will be released to the community in February next year, and we’ll try and work on the recommendations that the survey provides.” You have only until December 18 to take part in the survey, and it can be found at www.engage.vic.gov.au and look for the Victoria Police Moorabool Safety Survey. The survey information is solely for the purpose of better understanding the community’s needs and all respondents will remain anonymous. Any personal information you provide is collected and handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

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We’re upgrading the Ballarat Line As part of Victoria’s Big Build, the Ballarat Line Upgrade will deliver more frequent and reliable services for growing communities in Melbourne’s outer western suburbs, Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Ballarat. Better stations, more services and improved reliability We've built a new station at Cobblebank and upgraded Rockbank, Ballan, Bacchus Marsh and Wendouree stations. Trains are using the 18km of track duplication between Melton and Deer Park West, helping boost reliability along the entire line. Locals are already benefitting from two new peak services – one in the morning and one in the afternoon – between Melton and Southern Cross Station. Following commissioning, critical safety testing and driver training, more services will be introduced for communities along the Ballarat Line. This will include more services during peak times and trains every 40 minutes during off-peak.

More benefits to come Major construction is now finished but there’s still work to be done to get the new track and signalling ready for more new services. During the five-week disruption, track duplication will be completed between Bacchus Marsh Station and Maddingley and at two level crossings in Ballan.

These works will allow passengers to begin using the new platforms at Ballan, Bacchus Marsh and Wendouree stations. They will also give trains more options to pass each other using the new tracks at these stations and new passing loops at Ballan and Millbrook.

Coaches replace trains From 28 December to 30 January on sections of the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines. There will also be local road closures with detours in place.

Benefits for the local economy The Ballarat Line Upgrade has created more than 400 jobs, with benefits for local businesses and suppliers. The project’s investment in local economies has benefited more than 40 regional contractors and suppliers, including water carters, concrete manufacturers, fencing contractors and equipment rental companies.

Regional Rail Revival The Ballarat Line Upgrade is being delivered as part of the Regional Rail Revival program, which is upgrading every regional passenger rail line in Victoria and creating jobs and local supplier opportunities across the state.

Coronavirus and Victoria’s Big Build Works on the Ballarat Line are progressing with strict COVIDsafe Plans in place. The health and safety of our workforce and community remains our top priority. For more information and advice about the coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au.

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By Helen Tatchell Melbournians mixed with locals as over 100-people came to support the fight against AusNet Services’ proposed overhead powerlines. A good barbeque, that had the onion on top of the sausage, took second row to the Birds of Prey event at Myrniong last Saturday. Just under $5500 was raised in donations to help the community in their ongoing ‘David and Goliath’ battle. Three majestic birds were part of the display and included the Nankeen Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon and Barn Owl, with Martin Scuffins also presenting expert wildlife information. The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal in the world but Mr Scuffins said “he was out of shape due to having a holiday because of the COVID-19 lockdown.” “He only travelled at 35km/hour during this display,” he said. A Wedge tailed eagle appeared in the clouds just as the Peregrine was released causing the falcon to fly through the trees just over the heads of the spectators. “That is the lowest I have seen him fly.” Anthony Dufty (Pentland Hills Landcare Group) organsied the event and said he met with AusNet last Wednesday and showed them the Myrniong Bio-link. “Five senior staff members came on the tour and after two hours of seeing the biolink admitted that there had been a great investment by the community, and they understood why we were fighting for the powerlines to be placed underground,” he said. Mr Dufty said Michael Willis (Integration Manager) commented to him they are required to consider the option of putting the powerlines underground as part of the Environmental Effects Statement (EES). “However, he stated to me at Ballan Drop-in session on 15 October, a little more than a month earlier “... its overhead or the project goes away.”. “This means,” Mr Dufty said, “that either they have radically changed their approach, or they are not serious with the EES. I believe their track record of doing things to tick boxes means they will pay the EES lip service but are not serious.” Mr Scuffins said the Wildlife Act 1975 has a $10,000 fine for taking wildlife from the wild. “For every individual raptor that is killed, will AusNet have to pay a fine also?” The scoping document for the EES is open for comment until midnight this Friday 27 November. Anyone who would like to comment should go to: Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (planning.vic.gov.au)

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Doors open, finally After five months of working virtually, Moorabool Shire Council’s friendly Customer Service staff are finally back to assisting the community, in person. All Council offices re-opened on Monday 16 November, with offices open from 8.30 am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Lerderderg Library will also provide customer service from 9am – 2pm on Saturdays. Since June, the Customer Service staff have had more than 700 live chats, 52,000 phone calls and 23,000 emails. Those visiting the re-opened Council offices are asked to follow COVID-19 rules and regulations, including wearing a face mask and using supplied hand sanitiser. Virtual assistance is still available for those who prefer it. Contact Council on 5366 7100.

The Grant Street Sewer Pump Station is part of the $6.7m upgrade. Photo – Western Water

Millions in the pipeline By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni)

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Western Water recently completed a $3.4 million sewer pipeline from Holts Lane to the Avenue of Honour, with a further $6.7 million dedicated to the Peelmans Lane upgrade and $8.4 million to a new 7.8 km sewer rising pipe to run from Peelmans Lane to the Bacchus Marsh Recycled Water Plant. Moorabool Shire Council CEO Derek Madden told the Moorabool News that Council “welcomes any investment in infrastructure that will benefit the Bacchus Marsh community, such as these Western Water projects”. Western Water is aiming to minimise disruption during the works, but there will be periods where Parwan Road near Bacchus Marsh Grammar will only have a single lane in operation. Projects under construction are expected to be completed by May 2021. For more information on the projects, visit www. westernwater.com.au.

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‘Hiss-tory’ may be made By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) The expense for residents of having a snake removed from the front door welcome mat, or from the shed or backyard, may ease in Moorabool if a pending petition is successful. To date, the cost of a snake removal in Moorabool is borne by the resident however, in surrounding metropolitan shires, it is a free service. In what would be a first for Moorabool Shire Council, Jarrod Bingham, a former Councillor for East Moorabool and professional snake catcher, believes there’s no reason Council can’t pay for the service when neighbouring councils can. “I contract out to the Councils of Melton, Brimbank, Hume and Wyndham. Other snake catchers contract out to Hobsons Bay Council…so I guess that’s effectively where the whole idea comes from,” Mr Bingham told the Moorabool News. “Some of these councils have had the service for longer than ten years…these councils are seeing increased safety for residents and wildlife, because at the end of the day, there are people that don’t have money available to pay for a snake catcher…so they’re more inclined to take it into their own hands, and unfortunately that’s when people get bitten,” he said. “Two neighbouring councils of Moorabool have a free snake removal service, so let’s get Moorabool on board.” But not everyone is convinced the idea is a good one, including Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell. “I think it’s complex because we live in a rural area. I think the whole idea of snake catching with councils is meant for metropolitan areas….you go anywhere in the rural sector and there are snakes everywhere,” Cr Tatchell told the Moorabool News. “It’d be pretty expensive…I don’t really have an opinion whether we should have it or not, but it’s more expensive in country areas, because of the volume of snakes. Their habitat is the rural areas.” Cr Tatchell said he couldn’t imagine it working in the west of the Shire, with snakes being part of the natural habitat. “But maybe it’d work in parts of Bacchus Marsh or Ballan. We’d have to look at the cost…it’s about $150 to $200 a call-out I think.

Young driver loses licence and car By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

Jarrod ‘snakewrangler’ Bingham. Photo – submitted “I’d have to see a Council report to see if it’s viable, but it sounds to me like it’d be really expensive, with the ratepayer footing the bill.” Hepburn and Golden Plains Shire Council along with the City of Ballarat, do not offer free snake removal. The petition is still pending, with Mr Bingham planning to collect names, addresses and email addresses of petition signatories digitally, and promote the idea on social media. Mr Bingham is 30-years old and took up snake catching after he volunteered at Australia Zoo, alongside the Irwins, during Year 10-12 school holidays in 2006-2008. He was an all-round animal keeper. Snakes removed by Mr Bingham are done safely and then relocated back into nearby bushland in accordance with the Wildlife Act regulations.

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Driving 50km/h over the speed limit has cost a probationary driver his licence and a hefty fine. The 19-year-old entered a plea of guilty to speeding charges in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ court on Friday 6 November, before Magistrate Bob Kumar. Police lawyer Paul Thomas told the court Ethan Beyers was driving east on the Western Freeway, Myrniong, when he was detected by police, travelling at 160km/h in a signed 110km/h zone. Mr Thomas said the probationary driver was intercepted by police and his vehicle impounded. “The accused made full admissions to the offending,” he said. Beyers told police he had been driving for “two or three months” and he “just wanted to get home”. “I regret my actions and I do apologise for what I did,” Beyers told the court. Magistrate Kumar said it was sad to see someone who is only 19, and who only just got their licence, in court. “You could have killed not only yourself, but someone else,” he said. Beyers was fined $1,000 and his licence was suspended for 12-months.

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David Whelan’s shortlisted entry shows a White–Plumed honeyeater exploding from a birdbath in the Backyard Birds category for the Birdlife Australia Photography Awards 2020.Photo - © David Whelan 2019 / wildpix.com.au

David Whelan taking photos - © Inge Beale 2019.

Right place, right time By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) A local photographer said he felt privileged to be shortlisted in this year’s Birdlife Australia Photography Awards. David Whelan has been photographing birds and landscapes since 1973, starting at just 10-years old, and told the Moorabool News he entered approximately 14-images in multiple categories for the awards. “I was really pleased; it was encouraging, and I was excited,” Mr Whelan said on finding out he had been shortlisted. “I feel privileged and proud that, after two-years of entering, I made it to the shortlist. “You can’t see the quality of the competition, you have no relative view of what you’re up against, so I was rapt to be short listed,” he said.

Mr Whelan said he took many photos of nearly three hours of waiting patiently, to capture the right shot. The awards had multiple photo categories that included bird behaviour, bird portrait, birds in the landscape, birds in flight, backyard birds, human impact, a special theme of fairy wrens, emu-wrens, and grasswrens, and youth birds. Mr Whelan’s image ‘Explosion’ features a White – Plumed honeyeater exiting a bird bath in the shortlisted Backyard Birds section of the competition. Unfortunately Mr Whelan’s photo did not take out the accolade, with ten shortlisted entries. When asked what the main challenges were when taking photos during COVID restrictions, he said the hardest part was the loss of social interaction and increased isolation. “One of the things I’ve been trying to do is get people to see

beyond themselves and beyond what’s immediately around them,” he said. “To get people to look a little bit wider and notice the beauty around them. I want people to notice something different. “We get in the zone where we’re so focused on what we’re doing and sometimes filter out what’s going on around us.” Mr Whelan said being more aware of your surroundings helps you connect with yourself and enlarges your spirit and sense of wonder of the world. A spokesperson for Birdlife Australia said there were over 6,200 entries coming from 1,000 entrants in this year’s competition. To see the 2020 short listed entries in the Birdlife Australia Photography Awards, head to www.birdlifephotoaward.org. au/gallery-winners-2020.

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Man who needed licence ‘more than ever’, loses it By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) “I need my licence now more than ever,” a man told Magistrate Bob Kumar. Appearing in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ court on Friday 6 November 6, 29-year-old Andrew Bagnato entered a plea of guilty to speeding charges Prosecutor Senior Constable Steven Repac said the accused was driving a motor vehicle through the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour at a fast rate of speed. Mr Bagnato was detected at a speed of 110km/h in a signed 60km/h zone and

when intercepted by police, they found his licence to be suspended. “It was a reckless decision to be travelling 50km/h over the speed limit,” Bagnato told the court. “My bike was impounded, and I sold it immediately after I got it back.” The accused read from a written statement, telling the court the course he completed opened his eyes to road dangers and traumas. “I will not drive in this way again and I will have better regard for my safety and the safety of others,” he said. Bagnato told the court he is expecting a baby in the New Year and losing his licence would be detrimental to

providing a living for his young family. “I need my licence now more than ever,” he said. Magistrate Bob Kumar said the court has no discretion whatsoever. “The government has spent millions of dollars to tell people if you speed, you’ll lose your licence, the court has no discretion. I have no discretion. I’m just sitting here enforcing the law,” Magistrate Kumar said. “You are an intelligent person, you would have known if you sped and you get caught, you’d lose your licence.” Magistrate Kumar recorded a conviction and fined Bagnato $500 and his licence suspended for 12-months.

BETTER HEALTH FOR THE WEST COMMUNITY SURVEY Djerriwarrh Health Services and Western Health continue to jointly explore the possible community benefits of a voluntary amalgamation of the two services. This short survey asks for your views on what is most important to you and the possible benefits of a voluntary amalgamation of the health services. The survey is open until 11.59pm Tuesday 8 December, and the findings will be reported back as part of a virtual public meeting in mid-December. To understand more about what’s happened so far, visit: betterhealthforthewest.com.au

1. What is the most vital clinical health services for your community? Select ONE option from the list below a. Maternity services b. Residential aged care c. Local surgical theatres d. Allied Health e. Community Health f. Urgent care g. Other (list)

2. Thinking about you/your family’s health needs, which of the following services are important to you? Select from the list below a. Emergency treatment (Emergency Department) b. Access to specialist doctors c. Access to elective surgery d. Mental Health e. Access to allied health professionals (e.g dietician, physiotherapist, social worker, occupational therapist) f. Access to General Practitioners g. Children’s health services (Paediatrics) h. Wellness promotion and disease prevention (e.g. healthy eating, physical activity, sexual health) i. Palliative care services (symptom management and care for people with incurable illnesses) j. Aboriginal health k. Other (list)

More information is available at: Betterhealthforthewest.com.au

3. During the initial engagement at the start of 2020, some potential benefits of a voluntary amalgamation were identified.

5. Is there anything further you want to raise regarding the possible voluntary amalgamation of these two health services? (75 word limit)

From the of list potential benefits (below), please rank each of these on a scale of 1 (not important) to 5 (extremely important). Circle one ranking for each potential benefit. a. Better coordination of local services

1 2 3 4 5

b. Staff development and career opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 c. Upgraded and unified IT systems

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d. More cohesive planning for the Western growth corridor

1 2 3 4 5

e. Operational and financial sustainability

1 2 3 4 5

4. During the initial engagement at the start of 2020, there were some common concerns raised about the effect of a potential amalgamation. From the list of concerns (below) please rank each on a scale of 1 (not concerned) to 5 (extremely concerned)? Circle one ranking for each concern. a. Continued provision of residential aged care

1 2 3 4 5

b. Provision of local maternity, theatre, urgent care and other hospital services

1 2 3 4 5

c. Community health services

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d. Loss of staff and expertise

1 2 3 4 5

e. Choice and care pathways that are close to home

1 2 3 4 5

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f. Local ownership and accountability

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g. Other (list)

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Magistrate would The spirit for giving if he could (L-R) Jackie Tabone and Phyllis Hardiman from the The Neighbour’s Place are putting the call out for Christmas donations. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni)

By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) “Nothing could mitigate my carelessness”, a man has told a court on Friday 13 November/ Tommy Pausic entered a plea of guilty in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ court before Magistrate Bob Kumar, after travelling 35km/h over the speed limit in 2019. Police lawyer Jenna Bridges told the court Pausic was riding a motorcycle north along Diggers Rest – Coimadai Road at Long Forest on 15 December when police detected him travelling at 135km/h in a 100km/h zone. Pausic was intercepted and was issued a $620 infringement notice, with a six-month licence suspension.

The accused told Magistrate Kumar, “it was a silly decision”, to be travelling 35km/h over the speed limit and, “nothing could mitigate my carelessness”. Pausic explained he had been working in transport for 17-years’ and losing his licence may impact his ability to work. He asked Magistrate Kumar to exercise his discretion to allow him to travel on a curfew. “I haven’t got any discretion,” Magistrate Kumar said. “The court lost its discretion a long time ago. “If I had any discretion, I would have kept it to a [shorter] period of disqualification,” he said. Pausic was fined $300 without conviction and his licence was suspended for six months.

Christmas is all about giving, and with the festive season fast approaching, Moorabool Shire Council has joined with community groups and charities to help give those in need a great Christmas. The CASI Local Support Network has united The Neighbour’s Place, Bacchus Marsh Rotary Club, Foodworks and the Community Bank Branches in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan, in the goal to collect items for Christmas hampers. Non-perishable food items, Christmas items such as Christmas cake and plum pudding, lollies, chips and toiletries will be accepted at the above locations, and includes the Moorabool Libraries. Jackie Tabone, a volunteer coordinator at The Neighbour’s Place, said the group was always happy to receive donations.

“The Neighbour’s Place is looking for Christmas-based donations, such as tins of ham, Christmas cakes and puddings, long life custards, mince pies, bon bons, et cetera,” she told the Moorabool News. “Those who wish to donate can do so Monday, Wednesday and Friday before 12 pm. A big thank you from The Neighbour’s Place to all individuals and businesses for their continued support.” Financial donations can also be made to The Neighbour’s Place. To make a direct deposit, call The Neighbour’s Place at 5367 6222 for details. For many, this may be the toughest Christmas due to hardships inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone who needs support or help to prepare for the festive season can call Moorabool Shire’s CASI Community Connector on 0437 704 397.

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Poster comp for road safety Despite Road Safety Week occurring last week, Moorabool Shire Council is still running a kids poster competition to raise awareness of the need to be vigilant on the roads. Moorabool kids are encouraged to create colourful posters with the theme ‘What does road safety mean to you?’ Several prizes are up for grabs, including art packs worth $200, and vouchers with a variety of values. A hard deadline on when the posters need to be submitted has not been set, but Council would like to see posters in as soon as possible this week, so they can be displayed with judging can occur later in the week. Posters can be sent in to info@moorabool.vic.gov.au. More competition information is available on the Council website – www. moorabool.vic.gov.au/news

Big fine for faking crime

By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

A man who filed a false police report, then staged a fake crime scene, has been fined heavily by Magistrate Bob Kumar. The 41-year-old entered a plea of guilty in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ court on Friday 6 November via Webex. Police Prosecutor Senior Constable Steven Repac told the court Dean Yeoman returned home from an outing on 3 October 2019 and discovered windows and doors left open. “He instantly thought he was a victim of a burglary,” he said. “The accused panicked, fainted in his kitchen and hit his head, and when he regained consciousness, he called his wife and told her he had been assaulted by three African males who broke into their home,” Sgt Repac told the court. Yeoman’s wife subsequently called police. The prosecution then told the court the accused hid items in the backyard to make it look like he had been a victim of a burglary. “He then laid on the floor of the kitchen until police arrived at the scene and screamed for help when they entered the house.: The police air wing and canine squad attended to search the area, with ambulance paramedics clearing Yeoman of any serious injuries. Yeoman provided police with a detailed statement of the offences the following day, signing the form to declare the information he provided police was true and correct. Police identified several inconsistencies in Yeoman’s statement and arrested him on October 23. “The accused admitted to police he had wilfully provided a false report and went on to say what occurred on the incident date of October 3,” Senior Constable Repac said. “He was too embarrassed to tell his wife he had fainted so he staged the crime scene and told police he was an idiot and hoped it would go away.” Yeoman’s lawyer, Jessica Wilkinson said her client was at a family funeral that day and he came home to see windows and doors open, so he fainted. “He was embarrassed and ashamed that he had fainted,” she said. Ms Wilkinson told the court her client suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and has trouble with panic attacks. “This was why he fainted in the kitchen. “The offending occurs in the context of a stressful circumstance. He wasn’t thinking straight,” she said. Magistrate Bob Kumar said this was an offence that interferes with the administration of the justice system. “He not only [submitted a false report], but he made a report that three Sudanese men [were the accusers], this is too serious. “There are racial connotations. Three Sudanese men, why not just say three men?” Magistrate Kumar said. “It’s not as simple as saying ‘it’s fine’, because in the past with false reports, I have sentenced a term of imprisonment.” Magistrate Kumar said this was far too serious “for me to exercise my discretion”. Yeoman was convicted and fined $5,000.

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Something to ‘wine’ about By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) As the trade relationship between China and Australia continues to sour, the latest victims are Australians involved in the lobster, copper ore and wine industries. According to the ABC online news, several Australian distributors have reported that shipments of wine have been “unofficially suspended” from being processed in China as of November 6, after directives from Chinese Commerce officials told Chinese importers to stop importing Australian wine. Also being targeted are Australian industries and agriculture farms, involved in sugar, coal, timber, wool and barley. Wine Australia, a major researcher in domestic and international wine markets, states that Australian wine exports to China from October 2019 to September 2020 totalled $1.2 billion, out of close to $3 billion exported globally. That equates to about 40 per cent of wine exports that could now be shut off. While local vintners St. Anne’s Winery Myrniong, haven’t been directly affected yet, Export Sales Manager Angus McLean believes the Australian wine industry would have to “reinvent itself” if a long-term embargo was put in place by China. “We’ve heard that there have been shipments that have been stopped on the wharves over there…we’re yet to encounter those problems ourselves just yet, but I suspect it’s coming,” Mr McLean told the Moorabool News. “China is our biggest market. If this were to manifest and take hold, it would be very difficult. China has been the best market, and now that COVID’s taken hold of typical western markets we’re used to…you can see the mayhem it’s causing in the US, across most of Europe, the UK…they’ve been destroyed by COVID. “The future without China post-COVID would be really hard.” It’s alleged the trade bans China has put in place this year are retaliation for “grievances” against Australia, including Australia’s spearheading of calls for an independent coronavirus inquiry, and the banning of Chinese company Huawei from participating in Australia’s 5G network back in Angus McLean says wine exported to China from St Anne’s Winery is their biggest market. Photo – Helen Tatchell 2018.

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Walked more than a mile in their shoes By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) A local sporting club has smashed a task to complete a goal of 10-million steps during October. Darley Football Netball Club (DFNC) exceeded their goal whilst raising awareness for mental health during Mental Health Awareness month. Event coordinator Robyn Bewley told the Moorabool News the club hit ten million steps on Tuesday 27 October and pushed on to reach over 11 million steps. As a club, DFNC completed a total of 11,954,070 total steps. “As the month went on, more members of the Darley family started to get involved, so we knew we could get there,” Ms Bewley said “This is such an amazing cause which is close to our hearts so we had no doubt we would get it done. It was a massive community effort.” Ms Bewley said the initiative was easy to get behind, especially during COVID-19 restrictions and the importance of mental health during a period of social isolation. “Mental health is a real concern everywhere and our community knows it all too well, when we asked for help, people didn’t hesitate to join in,” Ms Bewley said. “Earlier in the year a group of 20 women from Darley were going to walk 45kms for mental health and we raised over $5,000, but unfortunately this didn’t occur because of COVID, but we are hoping to do it next year,” she said. “Maybe we can do something locally next year to raise awareness for mental health. It would be great getting more of the community involved.” Ms Bewley said they want to send a “massive shout out to everyone who was involved in such an important cause.” “It’s okay to not be okay, but reach out and talk to someone,” she said.

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By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

“All community feedback will be incorporated in the final report and will help both health services to make a recommendation before it is submitted to the Minister.” That is the message from CEO of Western Health, Russel Harrison, and he is encouraging the community to engage and become involved in a survey that will form the possibility of a merger with Djerriwarrh Health Services (DjHS) and Western Health. The announcement that the re-commencement of community consultation sessions will take place came in mid-November, after they were put on hold due to COVID-19, and now is the time for people to have their say. The sessions aim to re-communicate messages delivered by the health services earlier this year (M/ News Feb 18) and will allow Moorabool residents to have their say on future proceedings. Moorabool Shire CEO Derek Madden said Council have been aware for some time the merger could be taking place. “The major priority and concerns are keeping jobs and services local,” he said.

Mr Harrison said the virtual community sessions will be held in December and is open for anyone to attend. “Community engagement is an important part of the process, and is a way to keep everyone informed,” he said. “The community was supportive of the decision to put the process on hold due to COVID-19 as the focus for both health services were on the health and wellbeing of those they serve.” The short survey will have two options, online (www.betterhealthforthewest.com.au and click on community-survey), and in this edition of The Moorabool News, page ten (10). Mr Harrison said results of the survey will be presented in a virtual meeting in mid-December, and the survey is open until 11.59pm Tuesday 8 December. The Bacchus Marsh Hospital is part of DjHS, located in Grant Street, offering an Urgent Care facility, Residential Aged Care, Maternity, Alcohol & Drug Program, Needle Exchange Program, Counselling, Dietician, Podiatry, Speech Pathology and general health services.

Local orchardist Nick Dellios from Dellios Apples in Bacchus Marsh, is concerned about the USA’s lower labour costs and American fruit subsidies, but he believes the biggest worry for local growers is the plethora of foreign pests and diseases US apples could bring. “That’s always what we’ve always based our argument on…one of the biggest foreign diseases is fire blight. Fire blight destroys orchards, it kills the trees,” Mr Dellios told the Moorabool News. “We really can’t do anything but base our argument on the threat of diseases that we haven’t got here, and they [US apples] potentially will bring here. “A lot of the safeguards are self-assessment… the Government is cutting back a lot on the Department of Agriculture, they’re already short-staffed as it is. It’s not a case of if, it’s a case of when, some of these diseases come through,” he said. Mr Dellios said he doesn’t believe they’ll be

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Local orchardist Nick Dellios from Dellios Apples in Bacchus Marsh. Photo Lachlan Ellis checking every consignment that comes in. And if it’s self-assessed by the dispatch on the exporter, if there is an issue, corners can be cut. “The industry is going through some really

from Mexico or Argentina - but only because we can’t get local. We would never stock imported over local,” Mrs Jones said. “What’s probably happened this year is, most growers are getting low on apples now, so there’s probably going to be probably, a two or three-month gap where apples are a bit scarce. Maybe they’re bringing them in because of that.” Mrs Jones said disease is the only major thing you’ve got to worry about, competition isn’t really the major worry. “We export too…you can’t have it one way.” The concerns about pests and diseases are justified – the Department of Agriculture listed 24 that “need risk management measures to reduce the risk to an acceptable level”. The list includes the fire blight disease which can decimate orchards in a single harvest season, but also included pests such as western flower thrips, which can carry viruses that cause produce to wither and die.

tough times as it is…and we’re not on a level playing field. We’re paying top dollar for harvest labour, semi-skilled labour, and we’re competing against countries that are paying $8 to $10 an hour…though

Call to end mandatory mask wearing A muffled voice, through a mask, is calling for Premier Daniel Andrews to end the mandating of mask wearing in Victoria. Liberal Member for Western Victoria, Bev McArthur, has told the Victorian Parliament that masks should only be voluntary, despite the Premier announcing masks would continue to be compulsory until at least the end of the year and possibly into 2021. “The face-mask mandate is made under the State of Emergency powers. This statement is proof that the government has no intention of winding back its extraordinary powers when the public health crisis subsides and their excruciating clandestine goal of elimination is achieved, a goal which many believe is unattainable,” Ms McArthur said. Her comments come as the state achieves over 14-days of no Covid-deaths and infections. Ms McArthur said this is just one reason why the masks should be voluntary.

“In regional Victoria it is often nonsensical. A gathering of workers in a field on a farm in the blistering hot sunburnt country should not be forced to wear masks,” she said. “A gentleman walking alone on an empty country road with no person in sight and no Covid-19 case within hundreds of kilometres should not be forced to wear a mask.” Ms McArthur said bushwalkers should not have to wear masks. “The Federal Department of Health maintains the position that where there is low community transmission of the virus, mask wearing is generally is not recommended. “By, all means ensure the best available masks be provided to health workers who appear most at risk. “But Victorians should be encouraged to be responsible for their own welfare and that of their fellow citizens, particularly in high-risk environments, but continuing to mandate them is wrong and unjustified,” she said. Ms McArthur concluded that masks should be optional, “as they are for the rest of the country.”

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Call to end mandatory mask wearing (M/News 17 Nov 2020)

Of course the LNP would be advocating against mask wearing. - Kate Bolster-Thomas I think it’s time for some common sense, yes, masks should be worn when you’re in crowded places, shops, shopping centres etc. But I think if you’re walking down a country street on your own, then it’s pointless. I can walk down my street and not pass another person for two kilometres but if I don’t have a mask on, I can be fined! - Liz McMahon CARPET-TIMBER-VINYL It’s helping my hayfever so I’ll keep it on for now. - Sue De Tert Sick of the muzzles. - Michy Davy Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

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Seriously? That’s terrible. Don’t worry no one will buy USA apples. - Debbie Mullane Bayard

Nope...no way!!!! We grow enough here in aus and certainly don’t need to buy grown fruit veg or meat. - Sharon Davson

that’s not an argument we can make [to the Department of Agriculture]. “We’re majorly concerned.” Glenda Jones from Jeff Jones Plants & Produce told the Moorabool News she believed the apple import idea probably came about due to low domestic supply. “We try to stick to local, but at the moment we’ve got grapes from America and garlic from Mexico or Argentina - but only because we can’t get local. We would never stock imported over local,” Mrs Jones said. “What’s probably happened this year is, most growers are getting low on apples now, so there’s probably going to be probably, a two or three-month gap where apples are a bit scarce. Maybe they’re bringing them in because of that.” Mrs Jones said disease is the only major thing you’ve got to worry about, competition isn’t really the major worry. “We export too…you can’t have it one way.” The concerns about pests and diseases are justified – the Department of Agriculture listed 24 that “need risk management measures to reduce the risk to an acceptable level”. The list includes the fire blight disease which can decimate orchards in a single harvest season, but also included pests such as western flower thrips, which can carry viruses that cause produce to wither and die.

I always look at the labels I refuse to buy anything from overseas in the fresh fruit and vegetables. I also read every can and packaging for country of origin. Also the amount of Australian products in what I buy. If it’s less that 95% Australian I don’t buy. - Carolyn Caz Craggill Local orchardist Nick Dellios from Dellios Apples in Bacchus Marsh. Photo Lachlan Ellis

checking every consignment that comes in. And if it’s self-assessed by the dispatch on the exporter, if there is an issue, corners can be cut.

“The industry is going through some really

Call to end mandatory mask

A muffled voice, through a mask, is calling for Premier Daniel Andrews to end the mandating of mask wearing in Victoria. Liberal Member for Western Victoria, Bev McArthur, has told the Victorian Parliament that masks should only be voluntary, despite the Premier announcing masks would continue to be compulsory until at least the end of the year and possibly into 2021.

New hearing expert in the Bacchus Marsh community “The face-mask mandate is made under the State of Emergency powers. This statement is proof that the government has no intention of winding back its extraordinary powers when the public health crisis subsides and their excruciating clandestine goal of elimination is achieved, a goal which many believe is unattainable,” Ms McArthur said.

Her comments come as the state achieves over 14-days of no Covid-deaths and infections.

Ms McArthur said this is just one reason why the masks should be voluntary.

Dear Editor, Last week’s Moorabool News (17 Nov 2020) carried a story on Liberal Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur calling for the wearing of masks to be voluntary. There was also a letter in the newspaper (17 Nov 2020) from Nationals leader Peter Walsh urging that rules around mandatory masks be reviewed. Mr Walsh quoted Deakin University’s chair of epidemiology, Professor Catherine Bennett, to support his argument, saying she thought as cases stay low “masks don’t add a lot”. I feel there is some validity to the view that some of the rules on masks should be relaxed but it is important not to take the remarks of all politicians as gospel truth. Furthermore, when quoting the expert’s it is equally important that a proper perspective and balance is maintained. What Professor Bennett has to say on masks is illuminating. In an October 30 report on the ABC News website Professor Bennett did say that a time was coming when the Victorian Government should loosen its mask restrictions. Page 3 However, she also said a lack of cases in regional Victoria did not mean the disease would not return. To quote her: “It doesn’t matter if the virus is there or not. If you (wear masks) all the time, the one time the virus might be there, that’s when you get the benefit.” Interestingly Professor Bennett also said Bev McArthur’s suggestion that masks be optional was not a good one.

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By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) A draft report from the Federal Department of Agriculture for allowing US fresh apples into Australia has concerned Aussie fruit growers. The Department has published the draft online and is accepting feedback until January next year. Local orchardist Nick Dellios from Dellios Apples in Bacchus Marsh, is concerned about the USA’s lower labour costs and American fruit subsidies, but he believes the biggest worry for local growers is the plethora of foreign pests and diseases US apples could bring. “That’s always what we’ve always based our argument on…one of the biggest foreign diseases is fire blight. Fire blight destroys orchards, it kills the trees,” Mr Dellios told the Moorabool News. “We really can’t do anything but base our argument on the threat of diseases that we haven’t got here, and they [US apples] potentially will bring here. “A lot of the safeguards are self-assessment… the Government is cutting back a lot on the Department of Agriculture, they’re already short-staffed as it is. It’s not a case of if, it’s a case of when, some of these diseases come through,” he said. Mr Dellios said he doesn’t believe they’ll be

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To quote her again: “If it’s left to discretion it gets difficult. I’d be suggesting we keep it mandatory in places like public transport or the grocery store you just don’t make it mandatory all of the time.” I think most Victorians would find her comments quite sound and sensible. To be fair, Peter Walsh in his letter did agree that masks “are necessary in high-traffic places” such as the supermarket, hardware store and the main street. This is a reasonable position to take in my opinion. In any case, Professor Bennett has basically rubbished the views of Mr Walsh’s Coalition partner Bev McArthur on voluntary use of masks, something that he neglected to mention in his letter, and which I think readers have a right to know. While I agree that mask restrictions do need to be eased in some situations (eg. walking the dog, fishing, doing farm work to name a few) I do believe this issue needs to be debated in an honest, balanced way and based on the best available scientific and health advice. This is something Bev McArthur and her party should take note of. I would also be interested to know what Ms McArthur thinks of Professor Bennett’s comments on masks. Does the opinion of a leading Victorian health expert matter? Or is it just party politics to her? Margaret Bracewell Bacchus Marsh

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Big spend for housing By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) Moorabool is set to receive a $20 million slice of the $5.3 billion pie that is Australia’s biggest-ever investment in social housing. As part of the State Government’s ‘Big Housing Build’, Moorabool was identified as one of 21 local government areas that were a priority for the funding. The investment will see more than 9,300 new social housing dwellings built in Victoria, as well as 2,900 new affordable homes for first home buyers and renters. The Premier claims the plan will also “create an average of 10,000 new jobs each year for the next four years”, with 25 per cent of funding allocated to rural and regional Victoria. However, according to a local politician, Moorabool may end up receiving more than the initial $20 million investment, with $485 million of the regional portion not yet committed. “The $20 million for Moorabool is a minimum investment guarantee, we may be able to attract more locally if we have the case for it,” Buninyong MP Michaela Settle told the Moorabool News. “I’m calling on the Moorabool Council or other groups with ideas to participate in the program, so we can maximise the spend here. The first tenders for priority areas, of which Moorabool is one, are going out this week. I encourage local builders or housing groups to go to www.vic.gov.au/contact-us-building and register their interest.

Ms Settle said she is proud to be part of a Government that is making Australia’s biggest ever investment to put a roof over people’s heads. But a cash injection may not solve the problems surrounding social housing, according to Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell. “They’re about 25 years behind, probably 30 years behind, in public housing, and they’ve had a litany of failures. It’s always been a very expensive exercise because they haven’t managed it well,” Cr Tatchell told the Moorabool News. “The latest figures I’ve seen, every ten years it was costing $400,000, with all the bureaucracy, to maintain one Commission house. “There’s five units at the [Ballan] Hospital that are all for sale relatively cheap…they could have something straight away. You don’t have to go and build something. I know part of this is stimulus to create jobs, but the housing shortage for low income earners – they’d never put enough money into it, they could never catch up,” he said. “Low-cost housing needs a total reform. It’s become incredibly difficult for first home buyers…some people will never own a house. I think there are a lot of solutions, people have found them all around the world…we’re going down the same road we’ve always gone down.” Neighbouring Ballarat will receive at least $80 million under the Big Housing Build, while Macedon Ranges will get $30 million and Golden Plains will receive $15 million.

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A teenage driver has learnt a costly lesson after answering his mobile phone whilst driving, a decision that led him to appear in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ court on, of all days, Friday 13 November. The 19-year-old entered a plea of guilty, before Magistrate Bob Kumar, to charges which occurred on 5 October 5 last year. Police lawyer Jenna Bridges said Andre Robortella was driving north along Gisborne Road Darley when police observed him using a mobile device whilst driving. Robortella was intercepted and provided police with his probationary Victorian driver’s licence. He was issued an ‘onthe-spot- infringement notice of $496. “At the time of the offending I was a second-year [carpentry] apprentice and had just bought a house,” Robortella told the court. “My dad was really sick, and I was in a stressful situation. Robortella told the court he shouldn’t have answered the phone. “But I was in a pretty bad [mental] state,” he said. Magistrate Kumar fined Robortella $200 without conviction.

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Asthma warning – know the symptoms Ambulance Victoria are urging people to become aware of asthma symptoms during this years’ thunderstorm asthma season. The season runs from the beginning of October until the end of December and poses significant risk for asthma and hay fever sufferers. Ambulance Victoria’s Director of Emergency Management Justin Dunlop said asthma, seasonal hay fever and COVID-19 share similar symptoms and it’s important to act accordingly. “Symptoms of hay fever include a runny or itchy nose, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes, while asthma symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, a tight chest and persistent cough. “As we know, COVID symptoms also include a runny nose, tight chest and cough. That’s why it’s important for people to manage their hay fever and asthma appropriately,” he said.

“If you suffer from seasonal hay fever you are at increased risk of asthma developing during a thunderstorm asthma event, so speak to your GP or pharmacist about treatment and whether you need to have an asthma preventer. “If you are an asthma sufferer, make sure you discuss your management plan with your GP and have plenty of preventer and reliever medication and a spacer on hand,” Mr Dunlop said. Mr Dunlop said people should avoid going outside during thunderstorms or getting caught in the wind gusts before rain. “If possible, go inside your house or car and close your doors and windows. If you have an air conditioner, switch it on to recirculate the air,” he said. “Don’t hesitate to call Triple Zero (000) if you or someone near you is experiencing symptoms such as obvious difficulty breathing, coughing or wheezing, inability to speak a full sentence in one breath or reliever medication isn’t lasting as long as usual.”

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The Beresford Crescent playground has undergone a transformation after landscaping works, garden furniture and a shade sail were completed. Photo – Caitlin Bewley

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By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

Close to $200,000 has been invested into the redevelopment of a local playground to meet future community needs. The Beresford Crescent, Darley facility was upgraded in an $185,000 project after detailed design processes commenced in January, and included landscaping, garden furniture and a shade sail. Moorabool Shire Council CEO Derek Madden said the playground and landscaping works began in mid-July after community consultation in August last year.

A shade sail was recently erected over the playground and Mr Madden said this will protect children from harsh UV rays this summer. “Prior to the upgrade, the reserve only had a children’s playground, crushed granite paths, and a few trees and seats. “The playground equipment and its timber edging were nearing the end of its life and needed an upgrade to meet future community needs. “The granitic sand footpath didn’t provide safe and Disability Discrimination Act compliant connection between Gisborne Road, Beresford Crescent, Luton and Stanton Courts. Beresford Crescent is now open to the public.

Punched in face by husband By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) A man who punched his partner in the face after he became aggressive when questioned about his intentions with a co-worker, entered a guilty plea in the Bacchus Marsh court. A 43-year-old Hepburn Shire man, who the Moorabool News have chosen not to name to protect the victim, entered the plea to assault charges on Friday 13 November. Police lawyer Jenna Bridges told the court a verbal argument erupted on October 26 between the accused and his wife at their home, after she questioned her husband’s intentions with one of his co-workers. The accused was alleged to have opened and slammed a door, which led the victim to contact police out of fear her husband would hurt her. Ms Bridges told the court he then followed the victim through the house and threatened to hit her while she was on the phone to police, then punched her to the right side of her face. “After being hit, the victim continued to try and contact police with her two screaming children by her side, the man then grabbed his wife’s right arm and twisted it as if he were trying to break it.”

Ms Bridges said the accused fled the scene in his vehicle but later returned and was cooperative with police when questioned. Magistrate Bob Kumar said to the accused, “this is not a good thing to do.” “If you had any priors, I would have sentenced you to a term of imprisonment.” “I feel very sorry for what I did,” the man said. “I’ve owned my restaurant for six years [with my wife] and we have had no trouble before.” The accused also told the court he sought anger management counselling following the incident. Magistrate Kumar said there is a huge problem with family violence. “…..and that’s why there’s now an [intervention order] on your wife and two children,” Magistrate Kumar said. The accused was convicted and fined $1,000.

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The conditions were perfect on Saturday morning for competition and the Bacchus Marsh athletes excelled with an amazing 271 personal best results recorded for the meet. Five athletes, Iyla Robinson, Raynie Broadbent, Taniesha Andrews, Braxton Marshall and Jackson Briggs all recorded 4 PBs for the meet and were all awarded the PB Stars of the Week. The standout performance came on the track when Nelson Banigo bolted down the straight to record a new Under 12 100 metre Centre Record. Nelson ran a blistering 13.36 seconds for the event. Centre trainings continue to be held on Thursday afternoons for all registered members. With the State COVID restrictions continuing to ease the Centre looks forward to returning to their original 4-week rotation program and also allowing larger groups to compete, especially in the Under 13-16 age groups. Any children, aged between 5 and 15, interested in participating in little aths, a free 2-week trial offer is available to new athletes. Please go to www. bacchusmarshlittleathletics.org.au or contact the Centre Registrar, Alli on 0409 322 983 for further information.

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Winner - Bill Pickering (18) 38 points.

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Lions salute ‘tails up’ at the den Darley Cricket Club - By Todd Whelan While the scoreboard suggests otherwise, Darley continue to do it the hard way despite their latest 49 run win over North Ballarat at the weekend. If not for Anthony Taylor’s 62 (98) at the top of the order and a season’s best return from the bowling group, the postscript would tell of a different story. So instead of nitpicking into an under-performing batting unit that ranks equal last (9th - 711 runs) for runs scored after five rounds, we’ll indulge in the deserved praise of Taylor’s knock and the Lions bowling group who rank one in the competition (48) for wickets taken. The Lions bowlers are proving to be the catalyst between third place (currently) and a mid-tier position based on numbers alone. Enough of that for now. After winning the toss and batting on a wicket thriving in the absence of footy in 2020, the Lions lost dashing opener Danza Hyatt (4) cheaply in unusual circumstances. Unsure whether it was caught behind or LBW, the former West Indian international was certain it made no contact with the bat, as the ball found its way into the keeper’s gloves. Everyone from the visiting side went up for the appeal before Hyatt was given his marching orders. After it was pencilled in the book for caught behind it was later changed to LBW. Hyatt remained bemused suggesting it came off his thigh pad. That’s cricket. Marcus Ingvorsen looked in all sorts early, nervous and eager to impress after a duck just seven days earlier. After surviving numerous appeals for LBW the stocky right hander settled in and began to find the middle of the bat and resembled more of the run machine the club had been used to, justifying his selection at number at three. But with the score on 33, Ingvorsen misjudged a run to mid-on, assuming the ball was passed the fieldsman and was easily run out for 11. Youngster Brodie Ward (2) joined Taylor and occupied the crease for some 26 balls before being caught, spooning a ball to mid-on when beaten for flight. Despite a minimal contribution on the scoreboard, Ward did share a 26-run partnership with Taylor to assist the Lions out of trouble, albeit momentarily. Captain Bradley Barnes (1), Ryan Ali (0), and Mitch Ward (2) fell cheaply thereafter leaving Taylor with the job to build runs with the tail, the Lions 6/80. Taylor continued to press the scoreboard before being the seventh man to fall (8th wicket last week) with the score at 101. The tail 8,9,10,11th batsman hung in to add a crucial 30 to the total before being bowled out for 130. Taylor was again the stand out with consecutive game high knocks of 62, but the worrying sign for the Lions is their number 10 batsman Hasi Wickramasinghe, has gone back-to-back weeks as the second top scorer with 15* and 12. It’s no blight on Hasi at all, who is ‘no slouch’ with the bat, and has proven to make runs anywhere in the order - rather a focus on the 15 and 12 run ‘next best’ returns that have followed Taylor. With their backs-to-the-wall, the Lions were on a mission to keep their unbeaten run at home in BCA cricket (last loss November 2018 -Round 5) alive. Ironically, it was the same opposition and the same round exactly two years ago that the Lions went down on Darley Park. Lions spearhead Madushanka Ekanayake (2/21 10ov) and Mitch Ward (1/13 3ov) opened the bowling with a full head of steam, two men on a mission. Not to be outdone, both broke through early to have the visitors in all sorts at 2/9. The target 130 already feeling like 230 for North Ballarat who were under attack from the competitions leadingB Awicket taking CCHUS MARSH group. ‘Eka’ dismissed the prized scalps of Lorenzen (5) and Nolan (11) before Wickramasinghe (1/15 6m 10ov) entered the fray and put a stranglehold on the scoring. Sensing the difficulty to score off the slower bowling, captain Barnes went to Hyatt (1/23 9ov) and Nawab Khwaja (4/9 5.3ov) who were relentless, repeatedly hitting the right areas to a set field. ‘North’ made very little impression on the target as wickets fell with relative ease. Looking perilous at 5/27, the sixth wicket partnership of 25 was the only clear sign of resistance from the visitors before 6/62 became 81 all out shortly after. The Lions slower, change of pace bowlers combined for 24.3 overs, eight maidens, 7/47. The crafty nature of the support roles was lauded by coach Brian Wheelahan in the aftermath.

“The pressure and intensity we put on the batsman was first class,” Wheelahan said. “Ekka and Mitch were outstanding early and notably backed up by Hasi who continued to tighten the screws highlighting just how important he is to us. “That pressure allowed us to bring Hyatt and Khwaja into the attack. “Their experience and subtle changes of pace are invaluable.” he said. Wheelahan conceded the Lions were playing ‘dirty’ cricket and still getting the job done. “If you’d offered us 4-1 at the start of the season, we would have taken it,” he said. “We are not far away from putting in a complete performance that’s for sure.” Darley travel on the road this Saturday for a meeting with the winless Naps-Sebas. Play begins at noon. Results – Round 5 BCA FIRST GRADE Darley 130 all out, Overs 44.2. A. Taylor 62, H. Wickramasinghe 12. North Ballarat 81 all out, Overs 37.3. N. Khwaja 4/9, H. Wickramasinghe 2/15. Darley won by 49 runs. Darley (now) 3rd - (P5: W4 L1) BCA SECOND GRADE Golden Point 7/257, Overs 45. B. Longhurst 4/48. Darley 149 all out, Overs 39.2. B. Longhurst 59. Darley lost by 108 runs. Darley (now) 11th - (P5: W1 D1 L3) BCA THIRD GRADE Golden Point 6/240, Overs 40. M. Seager 2/42. Darley 154 all out, Overs 35.1. B. Gellie 81. Darley lost by 86 runs. Darley (now) 12th - (P5: W1 B1 D0 L3) BCA FOURTH GRADE VRI Delacombe 9/167, Overs 40. A. Bird 4/26, S. Cornford 2/31. Darley 4/170, Overs 39.3. T. Gallagher 88*, J. Higgins 45. Darley won by 6 wickets. Darley (now) 9th - (P5: W3 L2) BCA FIFTH GRADE Coronet City 5/237, Overs 40. B. Galea 3/47. Darley 141 all out, Overs 35.2. S. Fawcett 26. Darley lost by 96 runs. Darley (now) 12th - (P5: W0 L5).

Trainer Maree Caldow with winner (Sangreal) of the Breeders Crown for 2-year olds at Tabcorp Park last Saturday night. Photos – Stuart McCormick

Trainer takes ‘the’ crown

By Michael Howard

Maree Caldow has the holy grail in her hands after Sangreal captured an eventful Aldebaran Eagle @ Aldebaran Park two-year-old fillies’ title on Breeders Crown night at Tabcorp Park last Saturday. The trainer and Trots Vision trackside host Rob Auber couldn’t help but think there was a little divine intervention involved in the surprise win, with reinsman Daryl Douglas flashing home late to nose ahead on the line and claim the Group 1 crown. It was a performance reminiscent of late reinsman Gavin Lang, a close friend of Maree and John Caldow, whose outstanding career was celebrated tonight. “If we had a little (divine intervention) tonight, well, thanks Gav, I know you love us,” Maree told Trots Vision. “We love you and we miss you. This is just awesome.” The script was thrown out from the outset when $1.80 favourite Mexicana galloped out of contention at the start, which enabled Queen Elida to comfortably lead. There was little movement in a moderately run affair until Queen Elida spaced her rivals heading into the final turn, but she tired with 100 metres to go. Triple-figure chance Thats Not My Gait then looked set to pinch it for Josh Duggan, but Douglas came from the clouds on Sangreal to nose ahead in the final stages and win, with Chris Lang’s Evas Image beaten into second by a neck. Maree dedicated the win to her fellow owner-breeders of the filly, who’s by Father Patrick out of Solar Flash. “I’m just so grateful,” she said. “Denis and Vali (Hall), Chris and Allan Spalding, we bred this horse together. They’ve been long-time clients of ours. I’m just so proud. “To get two horses in a final, (Tipsy Turvy) did a wonderful job as well getting stuck in the death seat, but all credit to Sangreal. “I really want to thank my staff, Olivia Weidenbach and Jeremy Quinlan, it’s a great team at Caldow stables and I’m just so happy and so proud.”

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Ballan’s U11 team with coaches Jenny and David. Photos – CHRIS THOM

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John Costello cover driving for a boundary.

Under 13 v Ballarat East Ballan 2/82 def Ballarat East 8/26 Batting - Noah Pace 23no, Noah Britton 13no, Sarah Burton 6no, Clover McIlwaine 6no Bowling – Kayden Heafield 2/3, Noah Britton 1/1, Clover McIlwaine 1/1, Sarah Burton 1/1, Archie Connor 1/5 Ballan had another great win last Friday night. Noah Pace and Noah Britton both showing good form with their batting for Ballan, adding to their team’s total of 2/82. With Ballan going into bowling a solid team effort was shown with the ball and out in the field. Noah Britton taking the catch of the season so far, and Kayden Heafield dynamite bowling.

U11 Seniors Round 4 - Ballan v Creswick Imperials. The match last Wednesday night was such a great game of cricket it was worthy of being televised. Ballan won the game by three runs however both teams are deserving of congratulations. Ballan 7/106 and Creswick Imperials 8/103. Ballan batted first and every player contributed with runs. Equal top scorers were Jackson Letcher and Eamon Gregg with 9 runs. X. Deone took 3/11. Top scorer for Creswick was Nash Chalmers with 25 runs from 15 balls. Jackson Letcher and James Bayard both took 2 wickets, one of James’ was a terrific caught and bowled. Chloe Newton bowled two overs, one a wicket maiden, a great effort for a new player.

Under 15 v Ballarat Redan (Round 3) Ballan 7/245 def Ballarat Redan 128 Batting - Aussie McIlwaine 51 Retired n.o, Eli Muir 50 Retired n.o, Ned Loft 33, Ethan Boland 21 Bowling - Jack Jarvis 3/10, Clancy Matheson 2/7, Eli Muir 1/9, Tom Norman 1/7, James Burton 1/10 With the commencement of the 2-day format, more opportunities were presented to the players. They were challenged to make the most of this and maintain their best standard of cricket for the entire match while applying relentless pressure to the opposition. This resulted in a complete team performance and the achievement of bowling the entire opposition out for the first time this season. Congratulations to Aussie McIlwaine and Eli Muir for achieving their career first 50s.

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Eli Muir picking up his first 50 runs.

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LEO—July 23-August 22

The week has the feeling of a comedy of errors, Whatever your plan, it seems to go wrong. On the positive side, some unexpected successes come your way after the weekend.

Stars & Puzzles VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

There is cause for celebration as a domestic obligation is lifted from your shoulders. This can be your week to be the big spender - and you have to admit it’s satisfying. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

Balancing budgets and paying bills can take up more time than you planned, and you may have to forgo an outing or date. Advancement is highlighted through the week. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

Thoughts and projects go off on tangents, but the tangents can be more informative than the initial subjects. Watch out for anyone oozing too much charm, or offering too many good ideas.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 15. 17. 19. 20.

ACROSS Deficiency (11) Unadulterated (4) Produce (8) Wrench (6) Ridicule (6) Entreaty (6) Staid (6) Artist (8) Declare (4) Pantomime (4,2,5)

NO. 9174

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18.

DOWN Herb (8) Scattered (6) Stubborn (6) Cat (4) Concurred (6) Gush (5) Heater (8) Formula (6) Keep (6) Writer (6) Strand (5) Girl (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 6. Deduce logically it’s the number one salesman (6,1,4). 7. The cat had turned up seconds after (4). 8. Quite respectable coat dad’s got on (8). 9. The fools and I do fall into its clutches (6). 10. Gathering I also somehow caught cold (6). 12. Get the girl’s name inscribed: “Bird” (6). 15. Polish is the language spoken (6). 17. The skull of someone brainless? (8). 19. Having finished the novel, she started laughing (4). 20. Air for twenty-four hours (5,3,3). DOWN 1. A cracker on the breakfast table! (3,5). 2. Turning the spare key over at the greengrocer’s (6). 3. Sound indications of disapproval (6). 4. She turns on Albert, who gets upset (4). 5. Many tales are circulating about her (6). 6. Establish to be no longer missing (5). 11. Maintains one does look after the interior (8). 13. How much for a horse? (6). 14. A pact with Doctor Young (6). 15. It’s a bore about the noise but it is dying down (6). 16. People laugh at her (5). 18. Move the lip (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9173

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Figure I-t out. 7, Pu-s-s. 8, Pa’s-sable. 9, Idio-ts. 10, So-C-ial. 12, G-Ann-et. 15, Finish (Finnish). 17, Bonehead. 19, (nov)El-la(ughing). 20, Night and day. Down - 1, Egg spoon. 2, G-rapes. 3, Hisses. 4, No-lA. 5, Ste-L-la. 6, Found. 11, Con-tend-s. 13, A-mount. 14, Treat-Y. 15, Fa-din-g. 16, Sally. 18, Edge.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Red admiral. 8, Echo. 9, Lung. 10, Inane. 11, Tape. 12, Perimeter. 16, Partridge. 20, Clap. 22, Organ. 23, Hire. 24, Crop. 25, Particular. Down - 1, Peruse. 2, Bargain. 3, Umpire. 4, Crease. 5, Fleet. 7, Shape. 13, Tar. 14, Without. 15, Glory. 17, Angora. 18, Tennis. 19, German. 21, Poppy.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Shortcoming. 7, Pure. 8, Engender. 9, Strain. 10, Deride. 12, Prayer. 15, Sedate. 17, Sculptor. 19, Aver. 20, Puss in boots. Down - 1, Rosemary. 2, Strewn. 3, Dogged. 4, Lion. 5, Agreed. 6, Spurt. 11, Radiator. 13, Recipe. 14, Retain. 15, Scribe. 16, Tress. 18, Lass.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Brain drain. 8, D’I-me. 9, Miss. 10, A-lone (a loan). 11, Rush. 12, Reeled off. 16, Half a loaf. 20, Bo-Ys. 22, Later. 23, Wise. 24, Anna (rev.). 25, Con-current. Down - 1, Ar-R-IV-e. 2, Miss-I-le. 3, Edw-a-Rd. 4, Lay off. 5, Under. 7, A-muse. 13, Ow-L. 14, Flowery. 15, Bound. 17, A-t-tend. 18, Far out. 19, As-sent. 21, Slack.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 You are in a very proper, formal frame of mind, though the people you are socializing with happen to be a little offbeat. Interesting financial opportunities open up. LEO—July 23-August 22

The week has the feeling of a comedy of errors, Whatever your plan, it seems to go wrong. On the positive side, some unexpected successes come your way after the weekend. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

The week’s theme is recycling. An old idea that met with resistance can now be a winner, if you present it in a new format. Romancewise, your partner could stand a little more encouragement. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 In finance, this should be a lucky period. In romance, a complicated one. Realism should be your keyword. Your sense of timing can be slightly off, particularly in the career environment.

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME The week accents changes and moves. If planning a trip,

you could alter your destination at the last moment. For ANSWER BELOW singles, the week favours commitment. For marrieds, devotion. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

The emphasis is on the new rather than the familiar. Taking trips to unusual spots and seeing new faces are the week’s highlights. Plans can get muddled Thursday, Friday. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Diplomacy is the week’s keyword. You could be made privy to some information that affects two friends. You are putting in lots of overtime - keep at it, it will pay off AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 This week is off to a sunny start. Singles are urged to be much bolder. For marrieds, a splendid time for a second or third honeymoon. Travelling can be hectic through the weekend. PISCES—February 20-March 20 Decorating and designing take a large chunk of the week. Your sense of style has rarely been so sharp. A little bit of drama is acted out on the weekend. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK It’s almost ironic. You hold onto the present, squeezing what you can out of any situation - but also you have such a sentimental streak. As for the future, it favours new educational developments which could give you a new lifestyle change.

The week’s theme is recycling. An old idea that met with resistance can now be a winner, if you present it in a new format. Romancewise, your partner could stand a little more encouragement.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 In finance, this should be a lucky period. In romance, a complicated one. Realism should be your keyword. Your sense of timing can be slightly off, particularly in the career environment. SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

The week accents changes and moves. If planning a trip, you could alter your destination at the last moment. For singles, the week favours commitment. For marrieds, devotion. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

This week is off to a sunny start. Singles are urged to be much bolder. For marrieds, a splendid time for a second or third honeymoon. Travelling can be hectic through the weekend. PISCES—February 20-March 20 Decorating and designing take a large chunk of the week. Your sense of style has rarely been so sharp. A little bit of drama is acted out on the weekend. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK It’s almost ironic. You hold onto the present, squeezing what you can out of any situation - but also you have such a sentimental streak. As for the future, it favours new educational developments which could give you a new lifestyle change.

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