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Morrisons CFA Captain Nigel Parkinson stands in the overgrown grass area at the ‘unofficial’ campground. Photo – Caitlin Bewley By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Year Swinburne Uni) A local fire brigade is urging an environment authority to slash the overgrown grass at a commonly used campsite, before it’s too late. Morrisons CFA Captain Nigel Parkinson said the campground is a major fire hazard and should be slashed to reduce potential risks. The camping area is located at Morrisons in a gully surrounded by hills, trees, and borders the Moorabool River, a popular spot commonly used by campers. With only one road in and one road out of the area, Mr Parkinson said he is worried about the potential risk of grass fire, mixed with the inability to get out quickly. Mr Parkinson said the area is monitored by the Department of Environment, Land, Water, and Planning (DELWP) and that they have been contacted multiple times to move people on who spend months on the campgrounds.

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“We have had people come and stay here for months at a time,” Mr Parkinson said. “We have to call DELWP to come and get them out of here because it’s just too dangerous. “The grass needs to be slashed, especially going into the fire danger period,” he said. The fire danger period for Moorabool commenced yesterday, Monday December 14, and reports from the CFA showed an increased risk of grass fires. Mr Parkinson said this is his main concern in the Morrisons area. A spokesperson for DELWP told the Moorabool News this season has seen a large amount of vegetation growth right across the Grampians district. “Regular mows identified recreational sites along the Moorabool River used for camping, which are prioritized for slashing over other areas along the river”, they said. Despite the campground in question not being a formal campsite, Tony English, DEWLP Deputy Chief Fire Officer

for the Grampians Region, said they have “undertaken a first mowing cut on the one camping site that attracts the most use”, and they “will monitor and cut the site again before Christmas” “Recent damp conditions mean much of the grass along the riverbank is still growing and yet to cure. Cutting these sites too early will only lead to further growth, which will remain during fire season. “The potential risk of fire carrying through these grasses remains low as they are green and growing,” Mr English said. The Fire Danger Period has been declared in the Moorabool Shire by the Chief Officer of CFA, (page 22 M/News 15 Dec 2020). Certain restrictions on the lighting of fires are in force during the Fire Danger Period. Information about fire restrictions can be obtained from www.cfa.vic. gov.au your local CFA District Officer or Municipal Fire Prevention Officer.

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Toxic shock By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) One vote. That is all it took for contaminated soil to be considered to come to Bacchus Marsh, along with 230-truck loads per day along The Avenue of Honour. A motion to block Amendment C95, which would allow Maddingley Brown Coal (MBC) to receive, store and process PFAS-contaminated West Gate Tunnel soil, has failed in the State Parliament Upper House last week. Despite the EPA rolling back its approval of MBC’s proposed soil storage facility last Tuesday (8 Dec) – a day before the disallowance vote – the disallowance motion was rejected by just a single vote. At first it appeared the disallowance vote would pass, the Labor Party called a Division, calling in party members who had not been in the chamber to vote. The final result - 18 MLCs voting Aye, and 19 voting No. Reason Party leader Fiona Patten, and the two Liberal Democrat MLCs – David Limbrick and Tim Quilty – voted with Labor to reject the disallowance motion. Council, local community groups and schools who have been fighting the soil storage proposal, are furious. “The West Gate Tunnel contaminated soil fiasco just gets worse,” a Council spokesperson said. “Council found out last week (Thursday 10 Dec) that the State Government has approved a Traffic Management Plan to allow MBC to prepare their Bacchus Marsh site for soil storage. No consultation with Council or the local community, despite the works having a direct impact on local roads. To make matters worse, Council is being refused a copy of the document.” Kat Barlow from the Bacchus Marsh Community Coalition (BMCC) appeared on Seven News on December 9, arguing that the Planning Minister’s decision should be withdrawn. “The Minister for Planning’s decision to allow the contaminated soil to be received at Bacchus Marsh was substantially based on the approval decision of the EPA… well, the EPA approval no longer stands, so we call on the Minister for Planning to immediately withdraw this intervention, and the amendment of the Moorabool Planning

Scheme.” Ms Barlow told Seven News Melbourne. More than 30 members of the BMCC took to the steps of Parliament on Spring Street with signs and banners on the day of the vote. Principal of Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Andrew Neal, was interviewed on ABC Radio Ballarat and said they have written to Minister Wynne but not received a response. “The EPA have agreed with us that they don’t have the authority to issue licences to the landfill at Maddingley Brown Coal, and we’re now calling on Minister Wynne to remove his planning approval, which is in part based upon those EPA licences,” Mr Neal said. “We think that it’s time there is a stop put on this and proper processes of consultation are engaged in so that we can move to a satisfactory solution for everyone. “We are prepared to hold our ground…the sheer right thing has not been done, we’ll pursue that with all vigour,” he said. The approved planning scheme amendment means that some works can commence at MBC’s site, but West Gate Tunnel soil cannot be received without an EPA-approved Environmental Management Plan (EMP). An MBC spokesperson told the Moorabool News that MBC intended to revise its EMP and seek new approval from the EPA. “The EPA this week reconfirmed that MBC’s Environmental Management Plan met the strict conditions designed to protect human health and the environment, but would be withdrawn because of a technical, administrative issue,” MBC’s spokesperson said. “MBC is seeking further guidance from the EPA and will resubmit its EMP. We expect the revised EMP will also be approved. “MBC has sought to meet with Moorabool Shire Council regarding the approved Planning Scheme Amendment and the commencement of minor works on site. Council has declined to meet with MBC until a current VCAT matter is dealt with and MBC looks forward to meeting with Council later this month.” Both the EPA approval and the Planning Minister’s approval are required for the soil to be allowed at MBC’s site, to date they only have one.

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OPPOSITION ANGERED BY SOIL DECISION The State Opposition, which submitted and voted in favour of the disallowance motion, has also expressed its disappointment in the close defeat. MLC for Western Victoria Bev McArthur, who has been prominent in the political battle to stop the soil coming to Bacchus Marsh, said she was deeply disappointed for the local community. “We came so incredibly close to stopping this appalling project yesterday (Dec 9), falling just one vote short,” she said. “From the beginning the planning system has failed the people of Bacchus Marsh. It has permitted this monstrously unsuitable proposal to progress, when by any measure it defies sense and reason. “Tuesday’s decision by the EPA to withdraw approval for the MBC Environmental Management Plan is the latest and clearest indication that pressure has been coming from the top. In combination with Minister D’Ambrosio’s cynical disposal of inconvenient environmental protection laws, it makes crystal clear the Government’s disregard for any existing safeguards.” The rejection of the disallowance motion also attracted Federal attention, with Senator Sarah Henderson saying the Andrews Labor Government’s has shown complete disregard for the safety and welfare of the students and staff of Bacchus Marsh Grammar and nearby residents. “The State Labor Government’s desperate attempts to dump the excavated Westgate Tunnel project toxic soil at the nearby Maddingley Brown Coal (MBC) facility have led to enormous anxiety in the local community…there are significant fears around contamination, including PFAS. “The Andrews Government must withdraw any further attempts to dump contaminated soil in Bacchus Marsh,” she said.

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Rejected plans resurface By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) One man has seen it all before, 30-years ago, and said the current proposed plans for the Eastern Link are basically the same and, has farmers questioning the proposal and the process, with the proponent silent. Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) has put forward the three routes and an alternate southern route, aimed at reducing congestion and improve safety in the town of Bacchus Marsh however, all options would cut into prime agricultural land south of the Avenue of Honour. Concerns have also been expressed by landowners about flooding, the volume of trucks, and the removal of river red gum trees that are centuries old. Peter Lawford, who has lived in the Avenue for decades, told the Moorabool News he didn’t believe RRV understood the issues posed by the plans. “No-one’s actually come down here, that we know of,” Mr Lawford said. “The river at the back of this property breaks its banks and flows across, and goes into the Lerderderg. If you put a

bank across there and only have a little piece for water to get through, the flooding at every place further up is going to be worse. There could be six feet of water in the orchard. “The interchange that they’re proposing here is basically the same thing they proposed about 30 years ago. It was rejected by Council, the transport body, everyone…it went to VCAT. That’s how Woolpack Road came up…but now they’ve come up with the same solution again.” Mr Lawford said over 10 trees on the property were at risk of being removed by the Eastern Link Road plans, including one that was “probably hundreds of years old” and an Aboriginal scar tree. Also a source of concern to Mr Lawford was RRV’s community consultation process.

“We’ve done Zoom meetings before, but whatever they [RRV] are doing with Zoom, it doesn’t work.” Nick Dellios from Dellios Apples is also concerned about the potential for increased flooding. “There’s been flood levels done by surveyors, but I don’t believe they’re accurate enough,” Mr Dellios told the Moorabool News. “I don’t believe they are aware of how high those floodwaters get in those one in a hundred year floods…I’ve seen, in my time, two of these events, where the floodwaters have been over three metres.” RRV were contacted for comment, but a spokesperson told the Moorabool News they “couldn’t answer” the questions asked and “could not provide much more information”.

“The consultation has basically been zero. We were away last week…they sent a letter out on the 27th or 28th, that’s assuming you’re home. The Zoom process is absolutely hopeless…we couldn’t get any sound. We had a one-to-one booked the day before on Microsoft Teams…it didn’t work,” he said.

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Hear ye, hear ye – Love they neighbour By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Year Swinburne Uni) Everybody needs a good neighbour, and one Bacchus Marsh man is breaking down the doors of Australian television as the first Australian actor with a Cochlear implant. Nathan Borg has been cast as Curtis Perkins a teacher at Erinsborough High on Channel’s Ten’s long-running television drama, Neighbours. The 24-year old was born six weeks premature and contracted meningitis at the tender age of just three months old, leaving him profoundly deaf. He has had a Cochlear implant since the age of two. Unlike any other character in the show, Mr Perkins will be portrayed as a deaf character, making Mr Borg the first Australian actor on television with a Cochlear implant “I’ve done auditions for the last seven years for freelance short films, theatre and interviews,” Mr Borg told the Moorabool News. “But Neighbours was my first audition for a television show and my first TV job.” “Before Neighbours I wasn’t getting opportunities to portray characters that are like or unlike me on TV, which is why I contacted Neighbours about myself as I knew I had to be the one to break the doors down. “I hope in the future this opens more opportunities for me to audition for more TV roles, but firstly, I’m excited for everyone to meet Curtis,” he said. Mr Borg said the audition process for the role was unlike any other he had done before. He said he would usually compete with actors portraying the same character, but because Curtis hadn’t been developed, he auditioned as himself. When asked what his initial reaction was when he found out he had landed the role, Mr Borg

Nathan Borg has landed a dream job as an actor on Neighbours. Photo – Channel 10 said he was over the moon, and admitted he shed a tear. “Males are allowed to cry! It was a huge moment for me that I waited seven years for,” he said. “It’s truly an honour and a blessing, I’m so grateful.” Mr Borg said there was not an actor like him portrayed on Australian TV when growing up. “I’m excited to be the first one and to be a role model for the younger generation in the deaf community and for people with disabilities,” he said. Mr Borg’s episodes will air on 10 Peach from January 28.

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Friday night fatality A 26-year old Darley man has died after a collision involving a motor bike and a car. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died following a collision in Bacchus Marsh last Friday evening. A police media release said it is believed a man was riding a motorcycle south on Grant Street when he collided with a silver Subaru hatchback just after 6.30pm on Friday 11 December. The motorcyclist received life-threatening injuries and was air-lifted to hospital. Sadly, he died a short time after. The driver of the hatchback, a 28-year-old Bacchus Marsh Photo: Helen Tatchell woman was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. It is alleged the female driver was exiting Sydney Street when the collision occured, with her vehicle coming to rest on the west side footpath. Tyre skid marks are visible on the walkway. A makeshift memorial has been created with flowers, photos and opened beer bottles at the base of a tree. Tributes read, ‘Love your Brandon’ and ‘RIP beautiful young man. So much love to your family and friends’. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppervic.com.au.

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By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Year Swinburne Uni)

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By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Year Swinburne Uni)

“I do”, are words wedding guests have not heard for awhile however, up to 150 guests can now share that joy with the bride and groom as COVID restrictions are eased. Has the news left wedding venues inundated with wedding requests as couples rush down the aisle? Owner of St Anne’s Winery Myrniong says, not yet. “People are slowly starting to reschedule weddings, and we’re getting new queries in which is great,” Angus McLean said. “It’s moving forward again, but a lot of couples are starting from scratch, and there’s still a lot of uncertainty on whether COVID is really gone or not.” Most people are aware the pandemic shut down many Australian businesses earlier this year, and the wedding sector were among those who felt the wrath.

On November 22 at 11:59pm, people were able to hold weddings with 150 guests indoors or out. Mr McLean said weddings were plentiful at St Anne’s Winery prior to the pandemic, and he looks forward to what 2021 has to offer. “We’ve had a lot of interest, just not a lot of bookings,” he said. “Couples are definitely looking around, and obviously getting excited again, but I don’t think they’re doing a lot of booking just yet. “I can’t wait [for people to book their weddings again],” Mr McLean said with a giggle. “But if you look at what’s happened with the European countries, for example, it’s just hard to tell with the reinfections of COVID across winter.” Mr McLean told the Moorabool News that although people have not cemented dates for their weddings yet, he is optimistic people may be more likely to book after January 2021.

Members of a local fire brigade thanked God it was Friday last week after hearing they had received a large sum of money for a new shed. Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle announced on Friday 4 December that $600,000 will be invested in a new Country Fire Authority (CFA) building at Morrisons. “The money will be used to build a new shed for the community of Morrisons,” she said. “Not only is this a shed for CFA fire trucks and equipment but it’s a meeting place for the community.” The current 40-year-old CFA shed, which lacks basic operational support facilities and is inadequate to safely accommodate the vehicles and equipment, will be replaced with a brand-new building under the Victorian State Government’s Fire Services Reform. Captain of Morrisons CFA, Nigel Parkinson said he was pleasantly surprised when Ms Settle told him the news of the new shed funding and had no idea they were getting that much. “It was a complete shock,” Mr Parkinson told the Moorabool News. “When I got a

Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle with Morrisons CFA Captain Nigel Parkinson and District-15 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Brett Boatman at the announcement of funding for a new shed. Photo – Caitlin Bewley call from the CFA to say that Morrisons was getting a new shed, I did go into a bit of shock. “It’s a lot of money,” he continued in disbelief. “The area and the brigade certainly do appreciate it,” he said. The new building will include improved amenities for volunteers of all genders and provide greater access and facilities for members with disabilities. There will also be areas for meetings and training. Mr Parkinson said the fire brigade at Morrisons has great membership, but he thinks the new infrastructure could help bring more members to the brigade. Ms Settle made the an-

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Drug driving with no licence By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) Unidentifiable number plates on a trailer attracted police attention resulting in a woman receiving further charges unrelated to the traffic infringement. Kylie Wiesniak appeared via WebEx before Magistrate Bob Kumar in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ court on Friday 20 November, after being intercepted on Bennett Street in Bacchus Marsh 12-months ago. Prosecutor Acting Sergeant Simon Pearce told the court police discovered Wiesniak was unlicenced and subsequently tested her oral fluid. The test provided a positive reading to illicit substances which included methamphetamine. Wiesniak addressed the court and explained she was in a “bad situation of domestic violence” at the time of her offending. Magistrate Kumar convicted and fined Wiseniak $500, her licence was cancelled and she was disqualified from driving for 12-months.

Things come in three’s By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) Driving on a busy Darley road, whilst suspended, with a dog on his lap, a man then returned a positive reading to illicit substances after police intercepted him in Fitzroy Street on 13 July. Anthony Richardson entered a plea of guilty to drug driving and driving whilst suspended charges before Magistrate Bob Kumar in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ court on Friday 6 November. The court heard when police checked the accused’s driver’s licence, it had been suspended

since 3 May 2019. Prosecutor SC Steven Repac told the court Richardson told police he had not received the infringement notice in the mail and was then breath tested. “The preliminary breath test returned a negative reading, but a preliminary oral fluid test returned a positive reading to cannabis and methamphetamine,” he said. Richardson told police he had smoked marijuana the night before being intercepted. Magistrate Kumar recorded a conviction, fined him $750, and cancelled his licence for 12-months.

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Boundaries apply for education

By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

Rumours circulated on social media stating a local township’s education zones had been split down the middle, are true, and now it is causing frustration to residents. Daniel Dickinson resides in Hopetoun Park and told the Moorabool News he only found out where the education boundary was located after seeing residents post their concerns via a community Facebook page. He said someone he knew “went to enrol their child into a Bacchus Marsh high school but couldn’t”, due to what side of the Hopetoun Park boundary they lived on. “My daughter goes to primary school in Bacchus Marsh and has done so for the last five years,” Mr Dickinson said. “We moved her there knowing we would be able to send her to [a Bacchus Marsh-based high school].” The education boundary splits Hopetoun Park down the centre via Ruxton Way and interjects with the roundabout on View Gully road. This leaves families on the west side of the boundary to attend a Bacchus Marsh high school, and on the east side to enrol in a Melton high school. “There’s no public transport going through Hopetoun Park, why would they do this?” Mr Dickinson said there was no community consultation, and he wasn’t sure when the boundaries were put in place. “Somewhere in the last four years

Daniel Dickinson and daughter Sydney live on the wrong side of the road to attend the secondary school they were hoping to enrol at. Photo – Caitlin Bewley

the rules have changed, I just want to know why,” Mr Dickinson said. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the boundaries have been in place for some time and are reviewed yearly. “The school zone in Hopetoun Park has not changed and has been in effect for a number of years,” Mr McGhie told the Moorabool News. “Every student has the right to attend their local Victorian Government school, which is determined by identifying the school closest to their home address.” Mr McGhie said school zones are reviewed on an annual basis, and any changes to these zones do not affect students who are already enrolled at a school. The designated neighbourhood Government schools for students residing in metropolitan areas is usually the nearest government

school in a straight line from the student’s permanent residential address. In any other area in Victoria, it is the nearest school by the shortest practicable route. The methodology for defining school zones has not changed. Parents and carers may apply to enrol a student at any government school that is not in their designated neighbourhood government school, subject to the school’s capacity and on that basis, accept the enrolment that is in accordance with the Department’s Placement Policy. Defining the zones is based on the most equitable approach that is transparent and can be applied across the state. To find which school your child is eligible for, head to findmyschool. vic.gov.au and follow the prompts.

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The completed structure built by local business, Industry Roofing and Cladding.

Big build ‘steels’ the show By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Year Swinburne Uni) After completing a multi-million dollar building project in Melbourne’s east, a local business received a prestigious award. Industry Roofing and Cladding, in conjunction with Dynamic Steel, won this year’s Australian Steel Institute’s Victorian Steel Excellence Award. The Bacchus Marsh business ranked first in the Steel Clad Structures category of the competition for their work on the $30 million Latrobe Valley GovHub building. Located on the corner of Church and Fleming Streets in Morwell, the three-story building was recognized for the business’ unique approach to a job of this size. Business co-owner Grant Wright from Darley said the project took 14-months to execute, but said his team were on the job site for around six months. “As a company we’re extremely proud to win this award and be recognized within the industry as one of the market leaders,” he said. “But none of this would have been possible without our amazing staff,” he said. “Our boys and office staff are who make the business what it is today.” Industry Cladding and Roofing Marketing Manager, Ally Edwards, said the team had to enter photos, videos and a written submission to explain the uniqueness of the project and how the steel was used on the building’s façade. “We are proud regional Victorians,” she said. “We employ over 30 staff members that all live or have lived in the Moorabool region.

“We have invested in our community with our manufacturing facility and all the metal cladding for this project was produced right here in our Bacchus Marsh factory,” she said. “This award recognizes the innovative thinking and blue-collar knowledge that our team brings to every project we tackle,” Ms Edwards said. The team at Industry Cladding and Roofing wanted to extend thanks to Moorabool Shire Council for their expertise in ensuring the manufacturing division of their business was up and running in Bacchus Marsh. Industry Cladding and Roofing are now in the running for the national prize which will be announced in March 2021.

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An artist’s impression of one of the areas in the 1000+ steps project at Bald Hill.

Another step forward for project By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) Years after improvement works at Bald Hill were first proposed, plans are finally in the works – and Council wants community input on what the project should include. So far, the Bald Hill Activation Project is planned to include over 1000 steps, construction of Lerderderg Track, and a lookout area. Council expects construction of the 1000+ Steps – the first stage of the Activation Project – to begin in late 2021, with designing and tendering to begin early next year. Former Moorabool councillor Jarrod Bingham first proposed that Council invest in improvements at Bald Hill in 2017, and said that while works were long overdue, he was happy to see the project still on the agenda. “I think over the last four years I’ve definitely put my voice to it. It was extremely difficult to get up, it is out-of-the-box thinking. At

one stage it was knocked back, but now it’s a popular idea and Councillors are all for it,” Mr Bingham told the Moorabool News. “There’s so much you could do with that 130-hectare site. I made a video just before I brought it to Council back in 2017, when I was newly elected. I was up in Bald Hill talking about things we could add…1000 steps, strategic lookouts, horse riding trails, shared tracks for all abilities, even a little café. “What’s in the feasibility study is basically the Taj Mahal, they’ve outlined every single possible project that could potentially go up in Bald Hill. A lot of it may not end up being funded, but it’s all about advocating to the Government and saying,” these are all the projects we want to see.”” Council will be taking community feedback on the 1000+ Steps until this Friday 11 December. Visit haveyoursay.moorabool.vic. gov.au/bacchus-marsh-1000 to have your say, quickly.

Licence suspension ‘sheer garbage’ By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Year Swinburne Uni)

Godwin Aquilina. Photo Helen Tatchell

He has been in and out of court for the last two-years and even stripped to his orange underpants at a Moorabool Council meeting on 2 May 2018. Bacchus Marsh man Godwin Aquilina will not be returning to the road any time soon after appearing in the Ballarat Magistrates’ court on Friday November 27, for a hearing on his application to amend his bail conditions. Mr Aquilina is facing a long list of charges including breaching bail conditions, unlawful assault, recklessly ramming a vehicle and placing a person in danger of death, and being in possession of a prohibited weapon, namely a Molotov cocktail (petrol bomb). His lawyer, Michael Kats, argued that his client’s licence was not suspended in response to driving charges, but that it had

been suspended because of a mental health condition. Mr Kats said Mr Aquilina had been suspended from driving since the incident but that he is hoping to have his bail conditions varied to allow him to drive again. Prosecutor Senior Constable Jack Fletcher said approximately five of Aquilina’s outstanding charges are pending medical review. “This is not a process foreign to Mr Aquilina,” Mr Fletcher said. An outburst in court by Mr Aquilina heard him say his licence suspension was “sheer garbage” and that he had been “going without a licence for no reason.” The accused’s bail was extended, and he was ordered to reappear on March 30 for a three-day hearing in the Ballarat Magistrates’ court – however, no bail variations were made.

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Forgiven after assault By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) Alcohol has caused a 69-year old woman to become angry and assault her husband a court has heard. The accused appeared before Magistrate Bob Kumar in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ court on Friday 20 November 20, and submitted a plea of guilty to assault charges that occurred 12-months ago. Prosecutor Acting Sergeant Simon Pearce told the court the woman, who the Moorabool News have chosen not to name, was the carer of the victim. Sergeant Pearce said the accused and victim had been married for over 30-years. “The accused and victim were drinking wine in their home when the woman began to yell at the victim because she thought her cat had escaped,” Sgt Pearce told the court. “[The woman] told her husband to go and look for the cat and began punching him in the head,” he said. “She then became enraged and dug her

nails into his skin. He sustained bruises to his head and scratches to his neck.” The victim called Triple Zero (000) and waited at a neighbours house until police arrived. Police arrested the woman at the scene, and due to medical reasons, could not be interviewed. The woman told Magistrate Kumar there was a lot of alcohol involved. “I’ve done a course to improve myself,” she said. “I’ve been sober for seven and a half months, and my partner for eight months. He [The victim] has forgiven me. We have been together for 32-years.” Magistrate Kumar said, “I’m going to give you an opportunity”. “Because he’s forgiven you, and you have been together for 32-years. You have a good history,” he said. No conviction was recorded, and the woman was ordered to pay $500 to the Magistrates’ Court fund, with the matter adjourned for 12-months.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I can’t say I’m a fan of Premier Dan Andrews. Nevertheless, I can’t help but agree with Maureen Leverett’s assessment of the Liberal’s Bev McArthur (Letters, MN Dec 8). Despite Bev McArthur’s frequent and predictable denunciations of anything and everything done by the Andrews Government she and her party seem to offer very little by way of intelligent policy. I am all for diversity of opinion and robust,

informed political debate but what we seem to get from the Liberal Member is just a lot of tiresome ranting. She is critical without offering any reasoned arguments. She opposes but does not propose any credible or responsible policy alternatives. Nothing of substance, as Maureen Leverett quite accurately put it. All sizzle and no sausage. Norm Reynolds Bacchus Marsh

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Litter bug pests By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) Illegal rubbish dumping cost Council, and ratepayers, $80,000 last year, money that could well have been invested in community projects in Moorabool. Incidents of illegal rubbish dumping are sadly all too common – Council reported another case in Parwan South last Monday. The huge pile of debris left on Miles Road contained bags of rubbish, plastic and bits of wood. Mayor of Moorabool Shire, Tom Sullivan, said combatting illegal dumping required greater vigilance from the community, and proposals such as tip passes, lower tip fees and hard waste collection wouldn’t necessarily solve the problem. “I would contend that not all illegal dumping is done by locals. Some of this illegal dumping is at an almost industrial scale, and not necessarily local…and so measures such as tip passes wouldn’t necessarily mitigate that,” he told the Moorabool News. “I think we just need to be more vigilant in our efforts to stop it.” Cr Sullivan added he’d much rather see ratepayers’ money go into the community, than into cleaning up after illegal dumpers. “There’s a whole raft of things we could spend that $80,000 on. I wouldn’t like to nominate where it should be spent, but there’s certainly a lot of things, community

infrastructure and others, where that money could be spent.” he said. Council investigates each dumping site reported by the public, taking action if it can find the culprit. Fines can be upwards of $330, with a $661 fine issued for throwing a lit cigarette from a motor vehicle. The fines can be higher depending on the quantity and type of litter dumped, and Council can even take litterers to court. According to the EPA, a littering incident that ends up in court can cost the accused over $6000. A Council spokesperson warned litterers, including the one at Miles Road, that Council would not hesitate to issue fines. “We remind people that general littering is an offence and if we see people litter, Council can issue fines. Residents can also report anyone they see littering from a vehicle directly to the EPA.” Council’s spokesperson told the Moorabool News. When you report illegal dumping, you help the EPA and Council protect human health and the environment, penalise dumpers, find and clean dumped waste, and identify dumping hotspots to prevent this behaviour in the future. Report illegal dumping of rubbish or other pollution to the environment and litter thrown from a vehicle, to the 24-hour EPA pollution hotline – 1300 372 842.

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Carly Lambert has leased the former Saddlery building to run her business, The Local Taproom. Photo Caitlin Bewley

The future is … ? What does your ideal Moorabool look like in 2030? That’s the question Moorabool Shire Council is asking in their new ‘Moorabool Shire Community Vision Survey’, with all answers accepted. Council wants to hear from every Mooraboolite regarding what they love about Moorabool, what they hope will be different and what will be the same here in 2030, and more. Community input is vital in developing Council’s four-year Plan and four-year and ten-year Finance Plans, with infrastructure and services to be shaped by surveys such as this one. Council does not yet have data on the

most common responses, but a Council spokesperson told the Moorabool News that Council “encourages residents to have their say, so we can get a really good idea of what people want Moorabool to be like”. The Community Vision Survey closes on 4 January 2021. Community Reference Groups will be held from mid-January to early February to refine and develop community suggestions. For more information and to complete the Community Vision Survey, visit haveyoursay.moorabool.vic.gov.au and scroll down to current projects. Expressions of Interest are also being taken for community reference groups on the same page as the survey.

Kids banking outlawed By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) The Victorian Government has announced that banks and financial institutions will be banned from providing school banking programs from 2021. School banking programs such as the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) ‘Dollarmites’ – which will be 90 years old next year – will be prohibited from Term 1, 2021 at Victorian government schools. They will be replaced by school-run programs to teach children financial responsibility. In a release announcing the change, Minister for Education James Merlino said “interest rates offered through school banking programs are unfairly low”, and “concerns have also been repeatedly raised about banks using inappropriate tactics…to develop trust and loyalty in banks at an inappropriate age”. “Victorian students deserve high quality financial literacy, free from commercial interests – that’s why we’re banning financial institutions from delivering school banking programs,” Mr Merlino said. “The Victorian curriculum sets our expectations for financial literacy and that must be our focus. It is time to draw a line under this issue.” In a release following the Government’s decision, the Commonwealth Bank said it was “surprised and disappointed”. “This will have an impact on the thousands of children, families, school communities and volunteers that currently participate in our program,” the Commonwealth Bank said. “This decision will mean the loss of around $4 million in financial literacy programs and school contributions, provided by School Banking and Start Smart – our curriculumaligned financial capability program. These programs support the financial literacy of more than 100,000 Victorian students across more than 500 schools that volunteer to participate annually.” Ballan Community Bank Branch declined to comment on what the decision meant for the branch and other Bendigo Bank branches, with a spokesperson for the Bendigo Adelaide Bank telling the Moorabool News it had nothing to add, except to reiterate that “we remain fully committed to the wider Bacchus Marsh and Ballan and District community”. Local schools were also contacted by the Moorabool News for comment on the school banking ban, but said they were unable to comment on Department of Education policies.

Tapping into a unique market By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Year Swinburne Uni) Good beer, good friends, good times. A local couple are opening a unique bar in town and the community seems to be chuffed about it. Bacchus Marsh woman Carly Lambert took to social media to announce the upcoming business plans with the post receiving over a 1000 likes and hundreds of comments, all of praise for the unique style bar set to open in Grant Street Bacchus Marsh. One person said they’d “been waiting for something like this”, while another said the business will be “great for the town”. The Moorabool News contacted Ms Lambert and husband Chris to find out more about The Local Taproom and why they decided to start their business in an ever-growing country town during the COVID pandemic. “We moved to Bacchus Marsh two years ago from Wyndham Vale and we just love everything about it,” Ms Lambert said. “We love craft beers and wines and there’s nowhere around to go and drink [the beverages] socially, so we thought we would investigate the idea, and here we are!” The bar aims to promote Victorian Independent breweries, wineries and distilleries while supporting other local businesses. Ms Lambert said the concept for The Local Taproom is based from multiple places the couple had visited over the years, and

that they had been researching breweries, wineries, and distilleries for some time. “We travelled the U.S and did a lot of research over there as well,” she said. “We took some of the things we liked from all of these places and we’re hoping to put our own flare on it and bring it to Bacchus Marsh.” Ms Lambert said The Local Taproom is still in the early stages of development and they are in conversation with the Moorabool Shire Council. A date is yet to be set for opening but they are hoping for an early launch at the start of 2021. “We are so grateful for the community’s support, it’s been amazing in just a few days,” she said. “We can’t wait to open up and share our passion and support other local businesses.” The Local Taproom will be located at 60B Grant Street, where McDonalds Saddlery was previously located.

Funding boost improves communities By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) Five Moorabool community groups will benefit from $31,000 in funding grants from Pacific Hydro, with local reserves and fire brigades on the list of recipients. Mount Wallace CFA, Rowsley Landcare Group, Mount Wallace Hall and Reserve, Beremboke Reserve and Ballark and District Gun Club are the five successful grantees under this year’s Yaloak South Community Fund. President of Ballark and District Gun Club Gerald Connor told the Moorabool News the funding would provide new equipment and storage for the group, which is run by volunteers. “We received around $5,000,” he said. We’re going to use it to build a new trap house, which is where clay targets are thrown from. We can put a lot of storage down there and keep it all locked up, secure and weather-proof.” Mr Connor said they have been applying unsuccessfully for grants for a few years. “We’ve been going since 1977, and we haven’t had any funding for most of that time…we

run on the smell of an oily rag as the saying goes,” he said. “All our profits go to the charities we run sporting events for. The hospital, primary schools, pre-schools, fire brigade, sporting clubs and so on. “We’re still out here, working for the community, that’s what we’re all about. My father, Arthur Connor started the gun club back in 1977, to raise money for the football club. Now we support various clubs.” Mount Wallace CFA Secretary Hannah Aumann said the funding would remedy an ongoing parking problem and improve community safety as a result. “The CFA shed currently has limited parking space without blocking emergency vehicles or parking on a dangerous roadside verge. This project will provide safer parking for members and the community.” she said. Rowsley Landcare Group will be able to purchase a weed spraying unit to deal with serrated tussock with the new funding, while Mount Wallace Hall and Reserve will paint the hall. Beremboke Reserve will improve the safety of its playground area with soft-fall mulch and borders.

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Ballan Farmers Market 2021 & Beyond Would you love to be part of running the Ballan Farmers Market and to help give back to your community? Do you see the value in championing the hard work of local producers? This is your chance! Ballan Farmers Market is seeking new skills-based volunteer committee members to run the Farmers Market from January 2021 onwards, but with handover to occur during December. Several roles are available seeking the support of volunteers with a variety of skill-sets, inclusive of the roles of Chair, Treasurer, and through to coordinating stallholders, and general volunteer support. For more information Email: president@ballanchamberofcommerce.com.au or call 0408 823 184

Ballan Brumbies Basketball Results – Week ending 13 December Under 10 Boys Ballan 8 lost Saints Mavs 40 Under 10 Girls Ballan 8 lost Excies Acmy 11 Under 12 Boys (Red Grade) Ballan 22 lost Saints Lakers 36 (Blue Grade) Ballan 28 def Drummo Dragons 8 Under 12 Girls Ballan 8 lost Saints Mystics 24 Under 14 Boys (Red Grade) Ballan 20 def Phoenix White 19 (Blue Grade) Ballan 31 drew Wildcats Gold 31 (Yellow Grade) Ballan 38 def Saints Kings 36 Under 14 Girls Ballan 31 def Wildcats Gold 25 Under 16 Boys (Blue Grade) Ballan 20 def Drummo Dragons Gold 0 (White Grade) Ballan 34 lost to Celtic Tigers 36 Under 16 Girls Ballan 28 def Celtic Tigers 23

Correy Grenfell, from Mt Wallace, is the winning trainer of Yozo Bale that won the Ballarat Cup.

In full flight winning the Ballarat Cup is Yozo Bale. Photos – Peter Morganti

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Division 3 Under bright sunny skies and a trickery wind, the team travelled down the highway to play Bacchus Marsh. After a close encounter all day Ballan held onto a 7-shot win. Best rink - Birch, Warwick, Farrugia and Darley. Division 7 An away game played at Mt. Xavier, Ballan played on a grass green in lovely summer weather. They fought hard all day however were unfortunately beaten by just 2-shots. Best rink - Burgin, L. Hodge, Webb and Smith. Both sides currently sit third on the ladder with one game remaining before the Christmas break.

Ballan Golf Club Results - Week ending Saturday 12 December Wednesday– Stableford Winner - Hugh Miller (16) 44 points. R/up - Kev Lockman (14) 38 points on c/b from Vic Buttigieg (29). NTPs - 12th David Leach, 15th Bob Arklay. Magpie - 14th Jimmy Walsh. Saturday - Cross Country Course (Stroke – 3 Person Ambrose) Winners David Leach, John Costello & Steve Chesters 59-9.17-49.83. Runners Up Barry Sims, Bill Pickering & Andrew Germon 60-8.67-51.33. Third Andrew Carton, Stuart Miller & Andrew Winter 64-12.17-52 on c/b from Peter & Brian Clifford & Travis Preston. NTPs - 2nd Andrew Carton, 16th Stuart Miller.

Mount Wallace greyhound trainer Correy Grenfell, 26, and his young family had an ‘enormous week’ after Yozo Bale secured the Group 2 BFC Ballarat Cup (450m) last Saturday night. He not only collected a $47,000 first prize but captured the G2 Bendigo Cup-Ballarat Cup double, becoming only the sixth greyhound to achieve the feat. Yozo Bale is considered the Grenfells ‘second string’ behind superstar Tiggerlong Tonk, who lines up in his second successive G1 Hobart Thousand on Thursday night. Ironically, Yozo Bale relegated Tiggerlong Tonk to second in the Bendigo Cup back in July. He was also a G2 Geelong Gold Cup finalist. So, he’s obviously been sharing some of the limelight with his kennelmate. Rocketing out of Box 1, Yozo Bale ($2.00F) was always in control defeating Special Talent ($4.20) by 2.71L, with Fortuna Bale ($10.40) a further 2.45L away third in 24.88sec. Owned by Janice Wheeler, Yozo Bale (Mar ’18 Fernando Bale x Purcell Bale) notched his 18th win from 40 starts and his third win from four starts over 450m at Ballarat. It was also his 12th win from his past 22 starts. There were lovely family scenes on the presentation dais with Grenfell being joined by wife Samantha and their four young children. And a completely overawed Grenfell – who is now among the top echelon of trainers – was lost for words, except to say, “to make a Ballarat Cup is great, but to win it is amazing”. James Van de Maat chimed in from the GRV Facebook live coverage, saying “the ‘red’ won him the cup, but he still had to ‘use’ the red”. Grenfell’s words after Yozo Bale won his heat in the slowest time also proved prophetic. “He’s a dog that can break 25 seconds at Ballarat and 450 metres is ideal for him… He’s capable of breaking hearts early and if he’s out in front, he’ll be hard to catch.” Prior to this big Cup win, Yozo Bale had raced on 39 occasions for 17 wins, 11 seconds and one third, with $109,516 in prizemoney. And he’s notched 11 wins (with five seconds and one third) from his past 21 starts. He was also a G2 Geelong Gold Cup finalist.

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Tee-rific result for junior golf By Lachlan Ellis (3rd Yr Deakin Uni) Not all teams are created ‘eagle’, as Ballarat District Golf’s junior team has shown – taking top honours at the Victorian Junior Country Regions competition. The competition was run over three days, from Friday December 4 to Saturday December 6, with two Bacchus Marsh teenagers representing the Ballarat District. Jarryd Martin and Taruni Prasad are members of Bacchus Marsh West Golf Club, with the December 6 session Martin’s last game of junior golf. Mr Martin told the Moorabool News it was somewhat bittersweet to be moving on from junior golf after four years, but he was happy to finish with a team championship. “It’s been a long junior career … it was a bit sad to finish it off, but good to get the win of course in my last junior tournament,” the 18-year-old said. “It was really pleasing to win. I’ve been in the team for four years now. We were in a bit of a rebuilding stage there and it was good to get the win finally. “I was pretty busy with Year 12 in the months leading up to it, but once exams finished, I was practicing every day for

The winning Ballarat District junior golf team including Jarryd Martin (3rd left) and Taruni Prasad (3rd right). Photo - submitted two weeks. A lot of work went into it.” The competition was contested between Ballarat District and six other district associations including Gippsland, Hume, North West, Peninsula, South Western and Western Vic. Each team consisted of eight boys and three girls, with the best six boys’ scores and best two girls’ scores counted each day, over 54 holes of stroke play.

Kacee Kirwan-Hamilton carded the best score amongst the Ballarat District boys for two of the three days, with a 5 over par round of 77 on Friday and a 4 over par round of 76 on Saturday. Alicia Todd led the girls with a 14 over par round of 87 on Friday and an 11 over par round of 84 on Saturday. The victory is Ballarat District Golf’s first Victorian Junior Country Championship since 2014.

Missed opportunities cost Lions By Todd Whelan Darley Cricket Club Darley’s attempt to consolidate their position inside the BCA top four literally fell through their own hands at the weekend, following a 37-run loss on the road to finals aspirant Wendouree. Red Caps’ prolific run-scorers Cole Roscheller (55)58 and Thomas LeLievre (65)116, were both dropped early on in their innings before the two consolidated with an 86-run partnership for the second wicket. To put the rued chances into perspective, LeLievre was later just the third wicket to fall with the score now looking ominous at 204. The home side combined for four individual half centuries on their way to 6/280 from their 50 overs. Former South Australian representative Sam Miller (5) was the only Wendouree top order batsman to miss out in perfect conditions for batting, aided by a fast outfield considered unforgiving for bowlers. While the acid total of 280 looked insurmountable for many outside of the Lions inner sanctum, coach Brian Wheelahan thought his boys were well and truly in it at the break. “Our bowlers didn’t do much wrong out there today,” Wheelahan said. BACCHUS MARSH “Given it’s pretty much four runs every time you get it through the infield, I thought our boys toiled manfully against the best batting line-up in the comp.” Wheelahan thought the influence of Rahamutullah Khwaja (4/54) with the ball was again pivotal. “With Khwaja’s subtle changes of pace, he was rewarded with four wickets from his ten overs. “Unfortunately, we were only ‘just’ in the field and that really hurt us.” In reply with the bat, the Lions confidence levels of chasing down 280 were on the rise as dynamic opening pair Danza Hyatt (47) 59 and Anthony Taylor (42) 56 set the platform

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with a century plus opening stand to ask questions of the opposition bowling attack. Unfortunately for the Lions disaster struck twice in the one over losing both Taylor with the score on 102 and Hyatt just a few balls later, now 2/111. Lions Captain Bradley Barnes (34) 54 continued his recent run of good form and was ably supported in the run chase by Khwaja (28) 21 and Madushanka Ekanayake (33) 27. But the 280 runs asked of the Lions would eventually take its toll. In the end the reigning premiers were bowled out for 243 with 19 balls still remaining from their 50 overs. Despite the loss and their fall to fifth on the BCA table, Wheelahan was able to draw on some positives in the aftermath. “The game flipped on its head really when we lost both openers in the one over and the target became increasingly out of reach with the loss of another wicket,” Wheelahan said. “But our batting is growing, and blokes are spending some valuable time out in the middle. “We just need to turn some of our individual scores into big ones and have that player be in at the end, anchoring the innings.” The Lions meet second placed Mt Clear (P8 W6 D1 L1) at Darley Park this Saturday, from 12-noon, where more questions will be asked of their title defence. Results – Round 8 BCA FIRST GRADE Wendouree 6/280, Overs 50. R. Khwaja 4/54. Darley 243 All Out, Overs 46.5. D. Hyatt 47, A. Taylor 42, B. Barnes 34. Darley lost by 37 runs. Darley (now) 5th - (P8: W5 L3). BCA SECOND GRADE Darley 112 All Out, Overs 41.1. W. Johnson 25. Buninyong 3/115, Overs 25.3. Darley lost by 7 wickets. Darley (now) 14th - (P8: W1 D2 L5). BCA THIRD GRADE Wendouree v Darley Sunday December 13- (in-play – no results) Darley (now) 13th - (P7: W2 B1 D0 L4) BCA FOURTH GRADE Darley 5/149, Overs 40. J. Fitzgerald 47*, L. Jordan 30. Golden Point White 6/150, Overs 39. L. Jordan 2/22, J. Fitzgerald 2/25. Darley lost by 4 wickets. Darley (now) 10th - (P8: W3 D1 L4) BCA FIFTH GRADE Ballarat-Redan Green 2/311, Overs 40. Darley 73 All Out, Overs 21.4. Darley lost by 238 runs. Darley (now) 12th - (P8: W0 D1 L7)

Lilli Condon participated in the Zac Butters and Brett Bewley football clinic at Darley Park. Photo – Helen Tatchell

Young gun thriving with the Sherrin

By Todd Whelan She’s as modest and humble as any 17year-old girl you would wish to meet, with a passion for playing footy. Her name is Lilli Condon. So much so, while it’s considered in the men’s game strictly taboo to play for Bacchus Marsh and Darley given their rival nature, it’s water off a ducks back for this Year 11 student who continues to take everything in her stride. “Darley was my originally my home club before the Ballarat Rebels, then Bacchus Marsh and Darley again,” Lilli said. “I just played with whoever could field a team, both clubs have been really supportive.” Lilli said she just loves getting out there and “having a crack.” “It’s only my third season of footy and I’m really enjoying it,” she added. “I just feel sorry for Mum and Dad when they have to drive me to training in Ballarat (Rebels) when they’re working in Melbourne.” The Condon’s family team effort has proven the catalyst behind Lilli’s rapid progress and her recent selection in the Vic Country Under 16 team. Hard to believe Lilli’s journey, this quickly has come to fruition on the back of an opportune invitation for girls from other sporting backgrounds to try out for the Ballarat Rebels. Lilli and family friend Zali Ward (Hockey) reserved no fear responding, excelling at the trials and earning selection. Just six of 70 girls were taken - highlighting the interest and exponential growth and demand that continues for the women’s game. Unfortunately for Ward, she was given the ultimatum (Hockey or Football). Given Zali’s national selection in her preferred Hockey, the decision was made easier. Former AFL draftee and BFNL Henderson Medalist Shayne Ward said ‘Lilli’ had always been a special talent. “To win a Netball League Best and Fairest and transition to footy the way Lilli has is impressive. “The two girls grew up playing nine-a-side backyard footy with the Ward, the Condon and the Edwards families, so it was pretty competitive from early on,” Ward said with a smile. “Lilli is super quick, tough and has a level head on her shoulders.” Condon, who works part-time at the Bacchus Marsh Golf Club spoke of her affection for her beloved St Kilda in the AFL competition and what ‘could be’ of her own football future. “It would be unreal to end up like Georgia Petrikios (AFLW) or Jack Steele (AFL) playing in the midfield with the Saints,” Lilli said. “But it’s not everything, I’m happy enjoying life one step at a time, wherever it takes me.”

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Combined Event Age Group Champions. Photos - submitted

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Elliot Banigo with his Victorian Best Performance certificate

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

A busy morning was held at Masons Lane Reserve on Saturday morning for the Centre. The meet commenced with a number of presentations, including the PB Stars of the Week. Tamara Henry was presented with her Centre record certificate from last week when she set a new Under 16 Long Jump record. Elliot Banigo was presented with his Victorian Best Performance certificate. Elliot set a new Victorian Under 9 60m Hurdles record at the Region Track & Field Championships on February 16 at Corio. Finally, the Centre Combined Event awards from last Saturday were then presented to the following athletes: UNDER 16: Boys - 1st Hayden Lloyd, 2nd Nate Sadhai, 3rd Xavier Goodman. Girls - 1st Tamara Henry, 2nd Caitlin Mai. UNDER 15: Boys - 1st Mitchell Gardiner, 2nd Jonas Cukavac, 3rd Braydn Rich. Girls - 1st Emma Smith, 2nd Elise Cook, 3rd Bridie Shanahan. UNDER 14: Boys - 1st Sergio Arrivillaga. 2nd Matthew Elefterescu, 3rd James Farren. Girls - 1st Emma Stewart, 2nd Kira Watts, 3rd Matilda Clarke. UNDER 13: Boys - 1st Alex Lloyd, 2nd Kurt Longalong, 3rd Felix Cukavac. Girls - 1st Evie Ducas, 2nd Mackenzie Estlick, 3rd Anna Seymour. UNDER 12: Boys - 1st Nicholas Ide, 2nd Riley Rogers, 3rd Oliver Quick. Girls - 1st Sarah Burton, 2nd Ellie Conroy, 3rd Imogen Lidgett-Egan. UNDER 11: Boys - 1st Patrick Lovett, 2nd Nicholas Mai, 3rd Deegan Doyle. Girls - 1st Charlie Del Mastro, 2nd Tanae Grero, 3rd Austin Shea. UNDER 10: Boys - 1st Oliver Aspinall, 2nd Braxtyn Affleck-Rowe, 3rd Thomas Ibrahim. Girls =1st Myah Estlick, = 1st Mathilde Grant, 2nd Ruby Richards, 3rd Lillian Roberts. UNDER 9: Boys - 1st Harrison Lovett, 2nd Lenny Closter, 3rd Ezekiel Horne. Girls - 1st Halo Arahanga, 2nd Mackenzie Quick, =3rd Billie Del Mastro, =3rd Iyla Robinson. UNDER 8: Boys - 1st Sullivan Hyde, 2nd Josiah Pio, 3rd Nate Broadbent. Girls - 1st Aurora Browney, 2nd Scarlett Wake, 3rd Alexis Farrell. UNDER 7: Boys - 1st Lucas Priestley, 2nd Hudson Grant, 3rd Phoenix Marshall. Girls - 1st Evelyn Grant, 2nd Emilia Ibrahim, 3rd Taniesha Andrews. UNDER 6: Boys - 1st Jacob Cassar, 2nd George Jacobsen, 3rd Thomas Jacobson. Girls - 1st Mia Dutt, 2nd Charlotte Jacobson, 3rd Rylee Robinson. Once presentations concluded the program commenced with the younger athletes competing over 70 metres while the older kids contested the 800 & 1500 metre events. Ebony Galea was awarded the PB Star of the Week, achieving 5 PBs in the maximum 5 events. The Centre will hold a Twilight Meet this Friday evening commencing at 5pm, their last for 2020. After the Christmas and New Year break, the Centre will return on Saturday 16 January.

Ballan Cricket Club Junior Results Under 11 v Mt Clear Mount Clear 7/104 def Ballan 8/91 Yet another close match played by Ballan’s U11 team, and again both teams deserved to win, however this week it was the opposition who were victorious. Only three runs difference off the bat, with Ballan’s score being their highest this season, Mickey Rawlins top scored again this week, with Eamon Grigg only a run behind and the only one to hit a 4. Everyone contributed with the bat, no ducks in this side. A great improvement by Ballan in the field, James Bayard took two run outs in one over and Eamon took one early in the innings. Best bowling figures were shared by Banjo Luke and James Bayard, both took 1/3, Jackson Letcher had 1/5 and also did very well in his wicket-keeping debut. Under 13 - Round 7 Ballan 6/122 def Mt Clear Strikers 5/69 Batting - Noah Pace 32, Kayden Heafield 31 n.o, Noah Britton 19, Sarah Burton 7 n.o Bowling - Noah Pace 1/3, Kayden Heafield 1/5, Mabel Ayres 1/8, Sarah Burton 1/1 Bowling first, Ballan adjusted well to playing on a much quicker field than they were used too. The team did well to restrict the opposition to just 69 runs. The batting innings started well for Ballan with the first three batters, Noah Pace, Max Farrell and Noah Britton retiring and setting a solid platform to build the innings on. They then lost a few quick wickets before Kayden Heafield and Sarah Burton steadied the innings to help secure the win.

Under 15 – Round 5 (Day 1) Ballan 3/98 trail Napoleons-Sebastopol 1/99 Batting - Aussie McIlwaine 50 Retired n.o, Ned Loft 21 n.o, Tom Norman 8 n.o Bowling - Jack Jarvis 1/10, Tom Norman 0/6, Aussie McIlwaine 0/7, Ciaran Boland 0/7, Angus Britt 0/8 Batting first, Ballan were in the unusual position of losing three quick wickets to be 3/8. Ned Loft came to the crease and combined with opening batter Aussie McIlwaine to build an impressive partnership, with quick running and smart shot selection to get the team to 3/98. Jack Jarvis got an early wicket in the second innings before the opposition batters settled in. Unable to get another wicket the team remained positive the entire innings and maintained a high level of fielding, continually putting pressure on the opposition. The team is enjoying the challenge and are looking forward to the game continuing next week.

Kyvalley Hotspur (3). Photo: Stuart McCormick.

Trotters show plenty of front By Michael Howard Front-running squaregaiters grabbed the spotlight and wouldn’t let go on a terrific Saturday night’s racing at Tabcorp Park Melton. Kyvalley Hotspur, Keayang Livana and Majestuoso built on their imposing recent form with Group level victories, having dictated terms up front and held all comers at bay. The Group 2 Niota Bloodstock Tatlow Stakes win was confirmation of Kyvalley Hotspur’s top-end talent for owner Jim Connelly, with the regally bred two-year-old colt producing win number two at start seven. By Muscle Hill, the Breckon Farms-bred colt is out of Love Ya Doosie, whose only halfbrother was I Can Doosit ($1,377,319). Connelly’s snapped up all three of Love Ya Doosie’s foals, with Kyvalley Hotspur preceded by Breeders Crown Graduate winner Kyvalley Chief ($46,160) and Kyvalley Senator ($29,550). Little brother certainly kept the good times rolling on Saturday night for trainer Brent Lilley and reinsman Chris Alford, who worked to the front from the gates while lead rivals Watts Up Majestic and Keayang Ninja missed getting away. Alford gained separation around the final turn and, amid a 58.3-second last half, produced a comfortable seven-metre win from Bullion Harry, with Senitas Strength running on well for third. “He just seems to be improving all the time,” Alford told Trots Vision. “Tonight once he led he felt enormous and did it really comfortably.” While most of his race rivals will be eying the Aldebaran Park Vicbred Super Series, with heats for the trotters on December 21 at Maryborough, Kyvalley Hotspur is likely to have a well-earned rest, having been New Zealand bred. “He’s probably going to have a spell now and he should come back better again next season,” Alford said. Keayang Livana on the other hand may well propel into the Vicbred Super Series in winning form, following her Breeders Crown Championship win with an impressive

James Childs batting solidly in a good tail end partnership. PHOTOS – Chris Thom

victory in last night’s IRT Australia Matriarch Trot. The Group 2 for four and five-year-old trotting mares was a willing affair, with plenty of zip early in a 44.8-second lead time and when they backed off slightly Jason Lee guided Keayang Livana to the breeze. They took a breather in the first quarter but then it was back on again as Monaro Maro emerged three-wide, with Keayang Livana sliding to the front and those two boxed all the way home, with the latter winning by five metres for trainer Marg Lee. “She probably added a string to her bow tonight,” Jason Lee told Trots Vision postrace. “We all know she can lead and run a quick half, even a quick mile in front, we probably haven’t got to see her too much come from behind yet. “To go and have to park out, I got around in the best quarter, but the next three or four quarters were really solid. To out-tough the other horse was a really brave effort.” There was more trotting brilliance to come as Majestuoso reinforced his standing as Australia’s hottest squaregaiter, dominating The Big Screen Company Coulter Crown. Following on from a last start win in the Australasian Trotting Championship over the same distance (2760 metres) and under the same standing start conditions, Majestuoso had to overcome his 20-metre handicap and avoid some early breakers before settling into stride. Reinswoman Kate Gath guided him to the front, with Sammy Showdown also popping out and then taking the favourite’s back, but with no pressure to her outside and Majestuoso happy to cruise in front it was all plain sailing for Gath from there. A 27.6-second last quarter gapped the contenders and despite easing down the Andy Gath-trained, Norm Jenkin-owned four-year-old gelding comfortably notched a 16th win in his 32nd start and reaffirmed his favouritism status for the February 5 Woodlands Stud Great Southern Star. “He was much more relaxed tonight,” Kate Gath told Trots Vision. “He obviously got cheap sectionals, but he wasn’t pulling, so I was happy to get those.”

Running out of partners, Shane Newton top scored with 52 not out in the 4th Grade match against Creswick.

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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22

Your communication with children is improving without you having to give in. Be gracious in accepting praise your reaction means much to the giver. Express your point of view with greater precision. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

Travel expenses can be surprisingly high. You can cut back with ingenuity, and without much sacrifice. Positive thinking helps bring important results in the romance department. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

Selling your talents can be done with style, but you must not be aggressive about it. Secret dealings are brought into the open after the weekend. Best friends are of the opposite sex. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

1. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 22. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Subdues (8) Uttered (4) Language (4) Container (8) Slant (5) Deadly (6) Praise (6) Wood (6) Property (6) Fruit (5) Lights (3-5) Notion (4) Dissolve (4) Reveal (8)

NO. 9177

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12. 14. 16. 18. 20. 21.

DOWN Bird (5) Filthy (7) Every (4) Garments (8) Beginning (5) Mean (7) Flowed (8) Book (7) Warlike (7) Apportion (5) Urge (5) Utilizes (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 1. Dash haphazardly about, do we, if followed? (8). 6. A model after all (4). 8. Turning again, I caught him (4). 9. Through which one got an admission into the new centre (8). 10. Always to the point? Certainly not! (5). 11. Something to do with a lawsuit (6). 13. How one hurtles through the air (6). 15. Cats make rows round about midnight (6). 17. Like to think, at heart, one is entertaining (6). 19. Pay about fifty British pounds to get on good terms with (5). 22.Very good, indeed: a candied decoration (8). 23. A first withdrawal from the island (4). 24. Went off side (4). 25. The behaviour in the ever-continuing sagas? (6-2). DOWN 2. It may carry you or she may carry it (5). 3. Heck! He’s an author! (7). 4. The architect is the lady in uniform (4). 5. Takes from the pamphlet the man’s brought round (8). 6. Pat ran the half mile before having jumped (5). 7. Like a fool, said you’d help (7). 12. Saying how great the fur is, over charge for it? (8). 14. The story can unfold in a foreign city (7). 16. Furious. That’s very obvious (7). 18. The two of us prepared to circulate and be charming (5). 20. Some calling out in a strange language (5). 21. Drive up at coffee time (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9176

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Sha-do-we-d. 6, Last. 8, Er-I-c. 9, Entr-ance. 10, N-ever. 11, Action. 13, Presto. 15, Ti-(ni)g(ht)ers. 17, A-muse-s. 19, Pa-L-L-y. 22, Angelic-a. 23, I-oNa (rev.). 24, Left. 25, Goings-on. Down - 2, H-or-se. 3, Dickens. 4, WREN. 5, De-tract-s. 6, (mi)Le-apt. 7, Succour (sucker). 12, Boa-sting. 14, Rom-anc-e. 16, Glaring. 18, S-we-et. 20, (cal)Ling-o(ut). 21, Ta-XI.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Grab. 7, Malignant. 8, Eddy. 9, Kiwi. 10, Ever. 11, Mars. 14, Thoughtful. 16, Introduced. 19, Ease. 22, Roan. 24, Cure. 25, Stop. 26, Vermilion. 27, Fray. Down - 1, Gleam. 2, Adder. 3, Calico. 4, Rising. 5, Once. 6, Ingenuous. 12, Abandoned. 13, Star. 15, Tide. 17, Docile. 18, Carrot. 20, Alter. 21, Empty. 23, Name. CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Butt. 7, Pre-tender. 8, Sent. 9, Re(al)ly. 10, Post. 11, To-ad. 14, Under-stand. 16, Doctor’s fee. 19, Reel. 22, S-kid. 24, Bid-E. 25, (p)Harm(acy). 26, Armadillo. 27, Near. Down - 1, Be-set. 2, To-N-ga. 3, Fri-end. 4, Stayer. 5, Snip (rev.). 6, Person-age. 12, On-look-ers. 13, Due-t. 15, (bit)-T-I-er. 17, Rab-bit. 18, Fiddle. 20, Er-as-e. 21, Lemu-R. 23, Deal.

Technical matters are more complicated than expected, but creative tasks come easily. An elusive goal comes into focus. Don’t expect romance to look after itself this week.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 Long range financial goals may be subject to revision. A stubborn companion needs to be taken out of a rut. Don’t be modest about displaying your talents, especially through the weekend. LEO—July 23-August 22

Your communication with children is improving without you having to give in. Be gracious in accepting praise your reaction means much to the giver. Express your point of view with greater precision. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Time spent with officials and bureaucrats eats into an otherwise light hearted week. A lucky romantic cycle is beginning and there are sure signs that pet plans will be launched - and with fanfare. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Making international friends is a highlight of the week. Some financial loose ends should be tied together by the end of the week. Avoid extremes in recreation, sunshine and spicy dishes.

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME

Your salesmanship sparkles - in personal as well as professional dealings. A friend’s crisis may need more help than you can offer. Reunions are accented on the weekend.

ANSWER BELOW

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

A socially upbeat week, but not on for extravagance. Diet, career plans and romance all benefit from a careful review. Weekend messages may not all be reaching you. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Your social life slows down and probably to your relief. Shy friends become more expressive and thrifty ones, much more generous. A travel itinerary may be subjected to last minute revisions. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Legal matters can be setted this week. Travel emphasizes its cultural side. Your changing opinions are starting to settle now and you decide where a friendship is or should be heading. PISCES—February 20-March 20 Family and friends help you with personal problems, but don’t be entirely dependent on them. A loved one is more comfortable in expressing feelings. Property news is favourable

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are sympathetic, shrewd, resourceful, idealistic and changeable. Recent financial losses are offset by a favourable cycle launched early in the new year. Remember more than luck is involved. You may take part in some confidential agreements over the next twelve months.

Time spent with officials and bureaucrats eats into an otherwise light hearted week. A lucky romantic cycle is beginning and there are sure signs that pet plans will be launched - and with fanfare.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Making international friends is a highlight of the week. Some financial loose ends should be tied together by the end of the week. Avoid extremes in recreation, sunshine and spicy dishes. SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Your salesmanship sparkles - in personal as well as professional dealings. A friend’s crisis may need more help than you can offer. Reunions are accented on the weekend. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

A socially upbeat week, but not on for extravagance. Diet, career plans and romance all benefit from a careful review. Weekend messages may not all be reaching you. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Your social life slows down and probably to your relief. Shy friends become more expressive and thrifty ones, much more generous. A travel itinerary may be subjected to last minute revisions. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Legal matters can be setted this week. Travel emphasizes its cultural side. Your changing opinions are starting to settle now and you decide where a friendship is or should be heading. PISCES—February 20-March 20 Family and friends help you with personal problems, but don’t be entirely dependent on them. A loved one is more comfortable in expressing feelings. Property news is favourable

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