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Mane event at Yaloak By Lachlan Ellis
The Ballarat Cup is on this Sunday (Feb 14), just out of Ballan, and it promises six hours packed full of galloping good fun for the whole family. The event has been organised by Yaloak Polo Club, part of Yaloak Estate, and will include high speed polo, celebrity exhibition matches featuring local racehorse trainers and jockeys, running races, and kids’ activities. Gates open at 11am, with the day coming to a close at 5pm. Yaloak Polo Club Committee member Alastair Cochrane said the club was excited to hold the event again this year, with the announced events only the beginning. “We’ll have three games of polo with local and international players playing, culminating in the Ballarat Cup match. In addition, there will be a game played between three teams of celebrities, being local trainers and jockeys from the Australian racing industry…there will also be kids’ activities such as donkey rides, a race between a motorbike, a car and a horse, a jumping castle for the kids, and fashions on the field,” Mr Cochrane told the Moorabool News. “It’ll be an exciting day of polo for people who don’t usually get to see the sport. It’s the oldest team sport in the world, played at a high pace…and there’ll be some great horses on display.” Mr Cochrane said the polo club was proud to be able to re-home retired racehorses and give them a new purpose following their racing careers. “The most important thing about polo is the horses, they are integral to the sport. We are very fortunate to be supported by Racing Victoria’s Off The Track program. It helps re-home racehorses that have finished their career, quite a lot of the horses playing on the day will be re-trained thoroughbred horses.” he said. “Bring a picnic lunch and a chair or there will be refreshments available to purchase.” The event will be at the Yaloak Polo Club at 4485 GeelongBallan Road, Fiskville. General admission is just $20 per person, with catered marquees also available. For more information and to buy your tickets, visit Yaloak Polo Club on Facebook or call Alastair on 0408 140 756. Tickets will also be available at the gate and COVID compliance will be in place.
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Flag raises issues By Helen Tatchell It’s been flagged at a Council meeting and now a report will be prepared. Cr Tonia Dudzik put up a motion last Wednesday 3 February stating, “That Council receive a report on commencing flying the rainbow flag from Council buildings on the LGBTIQA+ awareness days.” This motion Carried. Cr Dudzik told the meeting flying the rainbow flag on awareness days will demonstrate acceptance. “I was approached by members of the community who asked me to sign the rainbow pledge. It really is just showing our acceptance,” she said. In her closing debate at the meeting, Cr Dudzik said she was only asking for a report. “Not definitely doing it; asking how and why it could or should be done,” she said. “I think it is very sad that Councillors would have such strong objections; to me it is just accepting people, think you should open your minds, everyone is welcome.” Cr Ally Munari opposed the Motion telling the Moorabool News, as a Councillor it is her duty to think of all citizens in the Shire. “I want the decision to be made by all of Moorabool residents,” she said. “If the majority of our residents want the rainbow flag flown, then I am truly happy.” Cr Munari said the motion came before Council “mismanaged and ill-informed with a clear agenda to excite and cause controversy”. “I want all residents to have a voice on Council spend and I intend to make sure this is heard
without being subjected to harassment or criticism.” “I have been elected to represent all of the community and I intend to uphold that. Cr Tatchell voted with Cr Munari on the motion and said he “couldn’t believe this was voted on on social media prior to coming to council tonight.” “Let’s do it at the meeting not on social media,” he said. “If we have a flag for this, who is to say we don’t have a Muslim flag, a Greek flag, we are going to start looking like the United Nations. As soon as you start playing with that – well after the debate is over, the division is still there.” Cr Rod Ward said he doesn’t see flying the flag as divisive, “but an inclusive community”. The Victorian Pride Lobby Co-Convenor, Nevena Spirovska sent a statement to the Moorabool News saying, “equality advocates are delighted that Moorabool Shire councillors have agreed to support the LGBTIQA+ community by investigating flying the rainbow flag from council meetings on LGBTIQA+ awareness days.” “If the Shire agrees to fly the rainbow flag, it will ensure that the LGBTIQA+ community is welcomed, engaged, and included equally in Moorabool,” she said. “We look forward to working with all councillors - even those who did not support our community this time - to advance LGBTIQA+ inclusion in Moorabool.” Council officers will now prepare a report to fly the LGBTIQA+ flag on awareness days and presented at a future meeting.
State member weighs in on local politics
“Let’s fly the Rainbow flag proudly over Moorabool,” Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle has said. The announcement came after Moorabool Council Carried a motion to “receive a report on commencing flying the rainbow flag from Council buildings on the LGBTIQA+ awareness days”. Ms Settle is prepared to gift two Rainbow flags to Moorabool Council so they can fly above council offices in time for IDAHOBIT Day on May 17. She said she fully supports the motion that Cr Tonia Dudzik put to last week’s Council meeting to fly the Rainbow flag at council offices for IDAHBOIT Day. “This would say to the LGBTIQA+ community that we celebrate your contribution to our community and Moorabool is a wonderful and welcoming place to live.” Ms Settle said if cost is found to be an issue in the council review, she would be happy to give two flags to council to make sure that the flags will be there for IDAHOBIT Day on May 17.
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LOCAL OPINIONS MIXED
Member for Melton Steve McGhie and Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle at the official opening of the Ballan train Minister Jacinta Allan (middle) cutting the ribbon on the second platform that station upgrade. finalises the upgrade works at Ballan train station. Photos – Helen Tatchell
By Lachlan Ellis
Back on track
The ribbon has been cut to finally mark the opening of the Bacchus Marsh and Ballan train station upgrades; it also marked the conclusion of the Ballarat Line Upgrade, offering 100 extra services per week. The upgrade was a joint effort between the Federal and State Governments, and the first upgrade completed under the $4 billion Regional Rail Revival program. Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan led the media conference at Ballan last week and was joined by State MPs Steve McGhie (Melton), Juliana Addison (Wendouree) and Michaela Settle (Buninyong), Regional Rail Revival and V/Line representatives, along with volunteers from the Ballan Stationeers. Ms Allan said the works had been through a long planning process but were now ready to deliver for locals. “The works on the Ballarat Line have been years in the planning and delivery, and now we are seeing the results of that hard work
that has gone on over the past few years,” she said. “When you look at the scope of works, it has been a really big investment in the Ballarat Line. There’s been the duplication of 33 kilometres of track, there’s been major works at Ballan, Bacchus Marsh and Wendouree Stations, particularly with the activation of the second platform and the installation of accessibility services for pedestrians, particularly here at Ballan Station.” Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack was not in attendance but expressed his satisfaction with the upgrade in a media release. “The Ballarat Line Upgrade is now complete and has delivered much-needed additional services, and it is exciting for the local communities on the line to be able to access these after the completion of the final phase of work on this major project,” Mr McCormack said. “We’ve been able to deliver more frequent and reliable services on the Ballarat Line,
and importantly have created jobs and local supplier opportunities along the way, providing an economic boost to the region.” Ms Settle and Mr McGhie were also optimistic about the project. “These new passing loops are vital pieces of infrastructure – helping services recover faster from unexpected delays and improving reliability by providing more options for trains to pass each other on the line,” Ms Settle said. “This upgrade means that Ballan Station now has an additional 100 services each week, with trains every 20 minutes during the peak and every 40 minutes between the peaks.” “We again thank passengers for their patience while we completed the critical infrastructure which has delivered huge benefits for passengers on the Ballarat Line,” Mr McGhie added. Around 400 full-time jobs were created by the Ballarat Line Upgrade, including nearly 60 engineering cadets, apprentices and trainees.
The Ballan Stationeers maintain Ballan Station’s garden on a volunteer basis, and member Michael Vale said that while the upgrades were generally a good thing, he had some concerns around timetabling. “My thoughts on the upgrade are that it’s fantastic, the opportunity to travel during the peak with a train every 20 minutes was unheard of even ten years ago,” Mr Vale told the Moorabool News. “The 40 minute off-peak is also a huge improvement, but those are through the week. However, on weekends it’s not so flash, because the existing weekend timetable is still in place…therefore it’s still basically a one [every] hour service on weekends. “It’s a bit of a shame. Once we get past the pandemic, many people, particularly on a Saturday travelling to Melbourne for the footy and other events…a ‘one hourly train’ service is a bit inadequate,” he said. Mr Vale said when you get further down the line to Bacchus Marsh and Melton on weekends… “that’s going to be crowded, there’s no question about that.” Mooraboolites on social media have also raised frustrations about the new timetables, particularly the removal of express services. “On the old timetable Bacchus Marsh was getting two trains an hour, definitely gone backwards.” - Ian “A lot less express services but more [services] overall…guess inevitable with the growing suburbs between here and the city.” - Simon “I do agree it’s a bit of a backstep. But a 40 minute daytime service (with 6 cars) is still a good service for a regional area, especially considering some suburban Metro lines also have a 40 minute daytime service.” - Peter
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Asbestos in soil one of many reasons for delay By Lachlan Ellis Roadworks on Bacchus Marsh’s Werribee Vale Road have been delayed for the fourth time in 12 months. The road has been close since February 2020 and when open, helps alleviate traffic on Grant Street and Gisborne Road, which can be particularly busy during school pick-up and drop-off times. The initial planned completion date was scheduled for June 2020. That was then pushed to August 2020, then “by the end of the year” – the road is now planned to open to traffic next month, more than a year since roadworks begun. Cr David Edwards motioned to receive Council’s Capital Improvement Quarterly Report for December 2020 with a question, at the February 3 Council meeting. “I’ll move it with a question, Mr Mayor…there’s been a lot of feedback from the community in relation to Werribee Vale Road and when it’s going to be open. It’s been closed for a considerable period of time,” he said. “When do we look like that being fixed up, and is that on budget on the Capital Improvement Quarterly Report?” A scheduled completion in March was mentioned by General Manager of Community Assets & Infrastructure Phil Jeffrey, but Cr Rod Ward said that “seemed unlikely”. “The project at this point is scheduled to be completed in March…at this point it is still on budget, with some variation around the embankment works that were required. We’re preparing a brief on it at the moment,” Mr Jeffrey said. Cr Ward said he viewed the area prior to the meeting and said the landscaping works down there look fantastic. “… but I must say, the roadworks look some way off,” he replied. “I’d be delighted if they were finished in March, because it looks to me there’s considerable work still to be done.” Moorabool Shire Council CEO Derek Madden told the Moorabool News there were a number of reasons why roadworks had been delayed on Werribee Vale Road and apologised for the continued delays.
Werribee Vale Road in Maddingley has been closed since February 2020. Photo - Lachlan Ellis “Works on Werribee Vale Road were originally programmed for completion in June 2020 however, progress has been slower than expected due to issues during the contract, including COVID-19 restrictions, unstable soil conditions within the embankment to the south of the road, identification of asbestos within some of the overburden soils, and WorkSafe involvement in embankment works,” he said. “The safety of the public and workers is a priority, and Council and the contractors are working hard to satisfy the WorkSafe requirements and complete the remaining work to reopen the road as soon as possible.”
Mr Madden said Council expect to complete the retaining wall and road construction by the end of March 2021, subject to WorkSafe approvals. “We apologise to the community for any inconvenience and frustration caused by the delay with these works, and we sincerely thank local residents and motorists, for their patience throughout this project. “We look forward to delivering an improved and safe outcome for everyone.” Mr Madden also reaffirmed the planned March completion date.
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By Lachlan Ellis The scoping requirements from AusNet’s planned overhead transmission network have been released, and community protest groups are not impressed. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) released the new Environment Effects Statement (EES) requirements in December. Community group Moorabool and Central Highlands Power Alliance (MCHPA) has been vocal in opposing the plan, a project that is set to traverse over 70km through the Moorabool Shire. The MCHPA argues that a more thorough investigation into alternate arrangements should be required on AusNet’s part, with undergrounding the group’s preferred option. “There were 106 submissions received by DELWP, yet very few alterations were included in the EES Scoping documentation,” MCHPA member Nathan Lidgett told the Moorabool News. “Local communities are very protective and invested in their social, cultural and physical environments and will not tolerate an inadequate or ill-prepared tick the box EES investigation and submission from AusNet,” he said. Many of the scoping requirements MCHPA members suggested to DELWP were not added to the document according to Mr
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Lidgett, and those that were added, he argued, were flimsy. “There are many scoping requirements that are not included in this EES document, or the requirements are ‘wish-washy’. “AusNet/Mondo are not themselves experienced or equipped to undertake alternative transmission systems, and the EES only requests that AusNet provides the “rationale” behind selecting overhead transmission towers. “Hence, AusNet’s alternative to monstrous outdated dangerous overhead transmission towers is going to be monstrous outdated dangerous overhead transmission towers,” he said. AusNet was contacted for comment however, they declined the offer.
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LSC Ross said this then provides the business community with young people who are knocking on the door with some sort of experience. Places for Barista Blue are limited to 30 students per year, but LSC Ross is optimistic this could be a program that continues well into the future. “This project is a great opportunity to motivate young people and to get them interested in joining the work force,” he continued. “I think this is a program that would be beneficial for years to come. “It’s a small investment into the future of our young people and their career journeys,” he said. “By doing this we also help the business community by providing them with trained workers. “At least this way we can equip them with some of the experience and some formal training to help the young people in our community can gain some employment,” he said. Potential candidates will be asked to answer two questions and their application - Why do you wish to participate in the project? And what do you do for your community? Applications close 1 March and successful candidates will be notified by March 8.
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Attention Moorabool youngsters: an opportunity to get a leg up in the job market is brewing, and it’s free. The Bacchus Marsh Branch Blue Light committee are set to launch their new program, Barista Blue, this Thursday February 11 at Lola’s Café. Barista Blue will provide 30 teenagers (15–17-year-olds) with the opportunity to participate in a free barista course at T.M.G College in West Melbourne, followed by a four-hour volunteer shift at Lola’s Café in Bacchus Marsh. Moorabool Youth Officer, Leading Senior Constable James Ross, said the program will provide teenagers with the hands-on experience and formal training they often lack before heading into the work force. “It’s not all the time, but you do read in job advertisements ‘experience preferred’, and it must be disheartening for young people to see that or knock-on doors and be knocked back because they don’t have experience,” he said. “We’re equipping young people with things to put on their resume that says they’ve done a basic barista course and that they’ve had some work experience in a café.”
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Tell your friends and neighbours. By Helen Tatchell
A unanimous vote last week has seen Moorabool Shire Councillor’s agree to not apply for a rate cap variation for the 2021/22 budgeting and planning cycle. In the 2016/17 financial year, Moorabool Shire Council successfully applied to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) for a rate cap variation. For each of the last 4 financial years, Council has elected to not apply for further rate cap variations. The report said a “decision to not apply for a rate cap variation reflects the Council’s desire to work within the established rate cap”. On 21 December 2020, the Minister for Local Government announced the Fair Go Rates Cap for 2021/22 will be set at 1.5 per cent. “Whilst the rate cap increase is lower than the 2.0 per cent estimated in our Strategic Financial Plan, the lower rate cap reflects a low inflation environment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic,” the report read. “With the continuing impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing economic recovery currently underway, it is recommended that Council do not seek a rate cap variation for the 2021/22 financial year.” Councillors were told in the report, “the
proposal is consistent with the Council Plan 2017-2021”. The report recommended Council do not seek a rate cap variation yet said the rate cap continues to present challenges. “Whilst working within the confines of the rate cap continues to present challenges, Moorabool Shire has managed to gradually stabilise and improve its finances in a difficult environment. In the intervening years since Council originally applied for a rate cap variation, the previous Council has indicated a desire to not seek a further rate cap variation. “Council may need to consider or re-assess its position in future years especially where the continued maturity in Council’s Asset Management Systems indicate the existence of assets backlogs and/or insufficient funding to satisfy asset renewal demand,” the report read. “Equally, if the Council wishes to expand or increase its levels of services and infrastructure beyond the constraints of the current strategic financial plan, it may need to consider the option of applying for a rate cap variation in future years, especially if external funding is not available.” The Recommendation was moved by Cr Rod Ward with no opposition.
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Special Charge option to convert ‘paper’ road
By Helen Tatchell
Unmade ‘paper’ roads are common within the rural landscape however, the paper may need to be converted to rock due to an increase in housing growth in the west of the shire. Moorabool Council has received numerous requests in relation to the management and maintenance of Cathcart Street, Clarendon, currently considered a ‘paper road’ in accordance with Council’s Road Management Plan. The Ordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday 3 February presented their Community Assets and Infrastructure Report that said, “Although there is a designated road reservation in place, this road, as well as other adjoining roads, are not constructed and as such, are not managed or maintained by Council”. “The Cathcart Street road reservation is 1km in length and has a natural surface with a worn vehicle path due to usage over time. A number of adjacent through roads also connect Cathcart Street with the Midland Highway,” the report read. The report also indicated that land parcels are being sold along the paper road and houses are subsequently being constructed with no formal road in place. The land is within a Township Zone under the planning scheme negating the need for planning permits and thus affecting Council’s ability to place conditions on any development. There are many unconstructed roads within the Shire that are considered ‘paper roads’ and the report said Council has no obligation to include these in its Register of Public Roads. Some of these ‘paper roads’ provide direct access to developed properties. But there is light at the end of the tunnel with the report recommending Council commence consultation with the effected residents in relation to the potential implementation of a Special Charge Scheme for the construction and improvement of a number of ‘paper’ and other roads in Clarendon. The recommendation read “that officers proceed with preliminary consultation with residents to gauge the level of support for the implementation of a Special Charge Scheme for road constructions and improvement in Clarendon”. The results of the consultation would be presented to Council in a future report. Cr David Edwards moved the recommendation with no opposition.
Wayne Marshall and Jem Tyley-Miller at the Lerderderg Library. Photo – Lachlan Ellis
Short stories to win big honours
By Lachlan Ellis It is on again, and to win more than $2000 you just have to put pen to paper. Moorabool Shire Libraries has announced the writing competition, and local writers Jem Tyley-Miller and Wayne Marshall are the faces of the 2021 Peter Carey Short Story Award, named after Bacchus Marsh-born Peter Carey, one of Australia’s greatest living writers. For aspiring writers, a winning submission would mean not only a $2000 prize, but a spot in the Spring 2021 issue of Meanjin, which has published such famous names as Dorothy Hewett, Bruce Dawe, Alan Marshall and Peter Carey himself. The runner-up will receive $1000, and also have their work published in Meanjin. Ms Tyley-Miller said the opportunity was one that local writers building a portfolio of stories shouldn’t pass up.
“The Peter Carey Short Story Award has become respected within the writing community and, aside from being paid to OPTIONS: have a story published, the winner and 1. Maintain the current situation runner-up will have their work showcased Under this option, Cathcart Street and Goldie Street would continue to be considered in one of the top literature magazines in the ‘paper roads’ not included on the Register of Public Roads and not actively inspected or country,” she told the Moorabool News. maintained by Council. Emery Street, Greeves Street and Tylden Street would remain “It means publishers take you seriously Unsealed Level 2 roads and be managed and maintained in accordance with Council’s whenever you send them your work.” Road Management Plan. Submissions must be between 2000 and In the event that this approach is adopted, Council could reasonably expect that the 3000 words, and all Australian residents over unmade road surface would continue to deteriorate, access to properties would remain the age of 18 may enter. challenging and requests to Council would be ongoing. As such, this is not presently a Patricia Hackett Prize winner Laurie Steed recommended approach. will judge the entries. Under 2. this option, Council would formally construct the five streets north of the Council constructs the road Submissions opened on Monday, February Midland Highway identified above and these works would funded in full Program) Under (via thisCapital option,Improvement Council would formally construct the fivebestreets north of via thea 1, and will close at 6 pm AEDT on Thursday, future Capital Improvement Program. Under this option, Council would formally the five north of the Midland Highway identified above and theseconstruct works would bestreets funded in full viaMidland a March 18. The entry fee is $15 per story, and identified above and these works would be funded in full via a future Capital future Highway Capital Improvement Program. you may submit as many stories as you like. Roads to beProgram. Constructed Construction Option Cost Estimate Improvement For more information on the Peter Carey Short Story Award, visit the Moorabool Shire Council website www.moorabool.vic.gov.au and click on the events tab.
Council Clips By Helen Tatchell
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A draft report about the Ballan Library upgrade will be presented to a Council meeting in March. John Kowarsky submitted a question to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday 3 February at Public Question Time. He asked if council could “please provide and update on the progress of the Ballan Library Major Projects since the December 2020 meeting”. Sally Jones (General Manager - Community Strengthening) replied that the “draft Ballan Library Infrastructure Review, which previously has been referred to as the Ballan Library Feasibility Report, presents options for location and scale for the new Ballan Library, with the draft report presented to a Council Briefing in March 2021”. ••• Mr Kowarsky put forward a second question at the meeting, asking, “Can Council please confirm that the developer of 22 Fisken Street Ballan, is required to construct a footpath along Steiglitz Street, from Fisken Street, to the public car park, approximately 85-metres, and is required to take place in February 2021.” Henry Bezuidenhout (Executive Manager – Community Planning & Economic Development) addressed the question, saying “I can confirm that the developer is required to construct a footpath to the public car park (85-metres), and will be along Steiglitz Street from Fisken Street.” “This is required prior to the Statement of Compliance being issued.” Mr Bezuidenhout said the applicant has been contacted and advised the work is programmed to be completed in February. “It should be noted that individual titles for the development cannot be issued until Statement of Compliance is issued by Council.”
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Black runners matter to parents COMMENTS Girls should have a choice of skirt or leggings. Black runners are appropriate footwear. Practicality and comfort over image! - Joanne Villani The kids are there for an education not a fashion parade. - Kelly Darling
By Helen Tatchell A Long Forest parent has started a social media petition, asking the local Secondary school to review their uniform policy. Tonia Dudzik, also a Moorabool Shire Councillor for the East Ward, will be sending the petition to Bacchus Marsh College (BMC) Principal Dionne Fenton, BMC School Council and Minister for Education James Merlino in two-weeks time. The petition asks the Principal and School Council to review the school uniform policy to allow the wearing of black runners as permissible under School rules. Ms Dudzik told the Moorabool News she started the petition after hearing complaints from students and parents about BMC implementing their uniform policy strictly this year. “Both my children have worn runners to school at BMC and they flatly refuse to wear black leather school shoes. Last year it was
acceptable to wear black runners,” she said. However, this year Ms Dudzik said, BMC is implementing their uniform policy strictly, and say that black runners are not acceptable. “At a school assembly on Thursday 28 January I was told students not wearing correct shoes were told to stand up and were identified. Making many feel uncomfortable,” she said. Whilst Ms Dudzik believes education should be the main priority of the school, she also believes too much emphasis is being put on implementing the footwear policy. “Considerable pressure is being placed on students to comply with the current policy. “I believe black runners are a reasonable option. They are more comfortable to wear than traditional school shoes. “It would be great if BMC would review their policy, as a small change like this would make a difference to the happiness of students,” she said.
The petition also requested a review of the rule that currently does not permit leggings as allowed to be worn at school. “Leggings are comfortable and can be preferred by girls who do not wish to wear a dress or skirt,” the petition read. Ms Dudzik said her daughter would prefer to wear leggings to school rather than a school dress. “I can understand why she feels that way, especially on cold days. Girls are permitted to wear shorts, but they are boy shorts and uncomfortable,” she said. “Students should be able to wear leggings, or some form of pants that are comfortable.” Ms Dudzik also started the petition as she wanted to demonstrate to the principal and School Council how many people do not like their current uniform policy. “I hope that they will consider changing it.” BMC Principal Dionne Fenton was contacted for comment.
My child’s foot is very wide and difficult to fit into school shoes. She requires good arch support and ankle support - not usually provided by school shoes. Surely the child’s health is more important than a policy for black school shoes. - Symone Baker Schools for education. It’s a public school and teachers need to teach not tell kids off for what they wear. So many kids are falling behind on education. So, teachers need to put more into their learning than their shoes. - Samantha Guy School needs to focus on education more than the shoes. If they are black, they should pass. Kids run around and runners are more practical and comfortable. - Nikki Treherne It is just common sense. No one works or learns well when they are uncomfortable. - Damien Gleeson
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Read between the lines By Lachlan Ellis Plans are ongoing for an overhead powerline network, but protest group ‘Stop Ausnet’s Towers’ are getting together and coming out swinging. The group organised a community session for Monday (8 Feb) at the Bacchus Marsh Golf Club, with more than 60 locals expressing an interest in attending. A wing of Moorabool Central Highlands Power Alliance (MCHPA), the group argues that the proposed overhead towers can cause bushfires, destroy native habitats, make surrounding land unusable and more. The process is around the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP), but MCHPA member Nathan Lidgett said the session was to help explain to people in the area what the impacts of the power lines would be. “The MCHPA provided the residents of Darley with an overview of the impacts of the proposed WVTNP with a specific
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focus on property devaluation as a result of significant impact on visual amenity, the detrimental impact on the local environment specifically the adjacent Gorge and Lerderderg State Park areas, the increased fire risk and other impacts,” Mr Lidgett told the Moorabool News. The event took place on the lawns outside of the clubhouse in a safe and friendly environment. “It’s important the community understand the profound negative impact of the proposed towers and how this project will have a direct effect on individuals, specifically on their property value and quality of life,” Mr Lidgett said. “For those that attended the meeting, we believe they have not only gained more insight into these impacts but also ways they can assist in lobbying against the proposed towers.” For more information visit their social media page Stop Ausnet’s Towers on Facebook.
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Kate Sharkey showing Bacchus Marsh Grammar students bread made from grain grown and milled at Boundary Fence in Balliang. Photo – Boundary Fence Tours
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By Lachlan Ellis Students from across Victoria will be allowed back at a local farm for educational tours, as Victoria continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hotspots in metropolitan Melbourne forced city kids to interact with farmers online only last year, but Balliang’s Boundary Fence Tours is preparing to open its doors to youth from across the state once again. Kate Sharkey runs Boundary Fence with her husband Chris, and says she’s looking forward to welcoming everyone back in Term 2. “I’m excited to welcome teachers and students back this year. The majority of secondary schools that visit are from the metro area, so none of them could visit in the lockdown period. I did however run Zoom sessions and a few virtual tours for a number of schools instead.” Ms Sharkey told the Moorabool News.
The agricultural business-woman and mother of two, is passionate about providing kids with a more hands-on style of agricultural education. She says it’s not just vital for children’s education to understand the process of farm to plate, but also important for Australia as a whole. “In my opinion, it’s very important for young people to have the opportunity to visit a commercial farm. Food production at all levels is a very important industry for Australia. The farm tours are tailored to the curriculum, so it helps students make sense of what they’re learning in class. I believe the tours give students a greater appreciation of the work food producers do and, in turn, makes them a more informed consumer.” Ms Sharkey said. For more information about Boundary Fence Tours and how to book a tour for your school, visit www.boundaryfencetours.com. au.
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Dear Editor, To the lady shopper, a Ballan resident, who was in Aldi (Bacchus Marsh) on Tuesday 22 December last year, at approximately 12.30pm. Thank you for helping us on this day. Your kindness saved the chaos that was developing at the check-out from getting worse. We cannot believe your kindness and generosity. A donation from us to the Fred Hollows Foundation made us happy to return the favour, as you would not accept any later payment. We’re sure you’ll be pleased and proud to know this gift will help other people to see again, thanks to you. Pat & Brian Jenkins Darley Dear Editor, In response to the letter from Noel Heafield (MN 2 Feb 21), l reject the comment in relation to politics being involved in my article (MN 19 Jan 21 Concerns fire brigades under prepared), although they have played a significant role in the fire services over the past few years. In relation to training our brigade, our district has suffered with the loss of our training ground since March 2015. As a brigade over the past 6 years the only training facility that we have attended was Penshurst and Longernong to complete a Course, that we had been waiting 10 years for. Our road accident rescue
training has been virtually non-existent other than what we as a brigade have been able to provide at the station with cars purchased from the local wrecking yard. It’s our understanding that last year, a Heavy Rescue training weekend was organized by the CFA to use the Derrimut Training facility but this was cancelled two weeks before proceeding, as it was deemed a Career Only Facility and Volunteers were denied access which seems like a political decision to me, as there is no rational basis for it. So much for interoperability within our Fire Services. Our Training went ahead at a Wreckers Yard in Ballarat. Has Mr Heafield ever been a volunteer for the local fire service in Ballan or its surrounding district? Perhaps it is something that he could do and see the problems first hand? Volunteers protect their community, what do politicians of all walks do? Ian Ireland 3rd Lieutenant, Ballan Fire Brigade. Dear Editor, “All it takes for evil to prevail, is for good men and women to stand by and do nothing…” Looking back on 2020 it seems that we faced crisis after crisis, and like in a Star Wars movie, it seemed that evil was on the rise. Thankfully, due to the worldwide efforts of many, a response to the worst of these is almost at hand with
vaccines for COVID 19; and in Australia, if we remain vigilant, we are out of lockdown. But what about the other evil that is lurking outside our gates and preparing to carve a scar through our communities and our environment and beyond? I am referring to the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project and AusNet’s towers. Facing this ‘David and Goliath struggle’ it is understandable if people wonder: “I am just one, what can I do about it?” However, there are a lot of good men, women, and young people in the Moorabool, Melton, Hepburn and other affected shires, and together we can do a lot about it. The MCHPA’s Stop AusNet’s Towers campaign continues, and the simplest thing that all individuals can do is to sign on with an email address, be informed and join the fight. A bumper sticker on the car, and a sign on the fence are visible signals to AusNet, our neighbourhoods, and our politicians, that we are not standing by doing nothing, and that we want a better solution than overhead transmission towers. Each sticker and sign also provide a small amount to fund a much bigger fight in 2021. Beyond these, donations are needed. Whatever your circumstances, we need people to do the opposite of nothing – we need you to help Stop AusNet’s Towers. www.stopausnetstowers.com.au Jim Phasey Myrniong
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First day of School 2021
Mount Egerton - New Prep Abby. Photo - submitted
Twins Charlotte and Patrick Delaney BMPS. Photo Caitlin Bewley
Bungaree PS – New Preps Annie, Mitchy, Johanna, Chloe and Ulyanna.
Gordon Primary School. Photo - submitted
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St Brigid’s PS Ballan – New Preps (L-R) Fletcher, Jaxon, Lukas, Maeve, Scarlett, Ruby, Eli, and Alice.
Back row: L-R Thomas, Lotte, Ty, Isabella, Tom Sofia, Logan. Front row L-R Archie, Layla, Ned. Photo – St Patrick’s PS Gordon
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A pool of money needed for aquatic centre Recovering, and “ticking all the boxes”
By Lachlan Ellis
A former drug user has been spared from further action against his licence and extension of a safe contact order, with the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court hearing he is on the road to recovery. Leigh Knighton appeared before Magistrate Jonathan Klestadt on January 29 regarding two matters, the first a charge of driving a motor vehicle without an interlock device, and the second a requested alteration to a safe contact order. Mr Knighton told the Magistrate he had not received legal advice but wished to enter a guilty plea to driving without an interlock, which he was charged for last August. “I am guilty of the charge, whether it [a ruling] goes ahead today or is adjourned I’m not sure,” Mr Knighton said. “It was Natasha’s old car; we bought a new car. The interlock has been fitted; I have three weeks to go.” Mr Knighton’s partner Ms Natasha Read, was present to tell the Magistrate about Mr Knighton’s condition in the lead-up to the hearing. “We have had a shared psychologist since 2018…he [Mr Knighton] needs family as part of his rehabilitation, he’s ticking all the boxes. I’ve seen the worst of the worst… where he was in a very dark place for all of us,” Ms Read told the Magistrate.
“I’m one hundred per cent certain Leigh is not using, and he will not relapse…I give Leigh credit for coming out the other side, a lot of people don’t,” she said. Magistrate Klestadt considered Ms Read’s statement, as well as Mr Knighton’s history of health issues, before giving his verdict. “Ms Read just spoke powerfully to me about your condition, but I’m not going to revoke all of the conditions of the order. There will only be three prohibitions, one is any form of family violence. You are further not to intentionally damage any property belong to Ms Read or the children or have anyone else do so.” the Magistrate told Mr Knighton. Mr Knighton will be allowed to return to the family home, on the condition he does not breach the terms of the altered order. The two-year order is due to expire in November this year, having been issued in November 2019. Magistrate Klestadt also fined Mr Knighton $500 for driving without an interlock in his vehicle, a penalty perhaps more lenient than Mr Knighton had expected, as he thanked the Magistrate multiple times. “Thank you very much Your Honour, I really appreciate it. Thank you so much,” Mr Knighton said after the penalties were handed down. Driving without an interlock device or interfering with an interlock when ordered to use one, can incur a prison sentence of up to 4-months.
Council needs a big splash of cash and they are calling on the State and Federal governments to put their hand in their pockets. Providing the funding, as part of economic stimulus package, for the Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) would help stimulate local economic growth. Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan wrote to key economic Ministers last week to seek their support for MARC in this year’s State and Federal budgets, as part of Council’s MooraBuild – Rebounding better than ever campaign. “Moorabool Shire Council is ready to invest millions of dollars into this project, but construction and the jobs it will create will not happen without funding support from other levels of government,” Cr Sullivan said. “There has never been a better time to invest in projects guaranteed to create jobs and stimulate local economic activity.” Cr Sullivan said Council looks forward to partnering with other levels of government. “So together we can provide our community with much-needed sport and recreation infrastructure, while at the same time helping our region to rebound better than ever,” he said. MARC is expected to generate up to $100M in local economic benefit and 200 jobs during construction with a further 65 jobs expected post construction. It comprises three projects of regional significance – a four-court indoor stadium, an indoor aquatic centre and a regional bowls facility – that together will form a major new sports and recreation precinct in Taverner St, Bacchus Marsh. The region’s economy has been impacted by the pandemic with ABS payroll data from last year showing an 8.7% fall in job numbers in western Melbourne. Over a seven-month period, the jobseeker caseload for Moorabool Shire grew by 148%. Moorabool Mayor Cr Sullivan wrote to: • Victorian Treasurer and Minister for Economic Development Tim Pallas • Victorian Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas • Victorian Sports Minister Martin Pakula • Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack • Federal Sports Minister Senator Richard Colbeck Find out more about MARC, including a fly through, on Councils website www.moorabool. vic.gov.au
No reason for riding without a licence
Man admits “lucky I got caught”
By Lachlan Ellis A 20-year-old man’s decision to ride a motorcycle without a licence has cost him a pretty penny. Jake Syme spoke via livestream at Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court on February 5, entering a guilty plea for riding without a motorcycle licence last year.
By Lachlan Ellis Getting some firewood from a Bacchus Marsh service station last winter has cost a local man more than he expected – and not just money. John Robinson got in a ute with a friend on 30 August last year to get some firewood at 7-Eleven. Shortly after purchasing the firewood, he was breath tested by police, blowing more than twice the legal blood alcohol limit. Mr Robinson faced the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court on February 5, with Magistrate Bob Kumar presiding. Police Prosecutor Senior Constable Mitchell Pruitt said Mr Robinson and his friends had also breached August’s strict COVID regulations by having a gathering but, agreed to strike out that charge. “Mr Robinson was by an open fire with two other people, in breach of COVID-19 restrictions. He got in a ute with a friend to purchase more firewood. At 4:02 am, as a result of enquiries made at the service station, police apprehended the accused,” Senior Constable Pruitt told the court. “Police required the accused to undergo a breath test, which displayed a BAC in excess of the prescribed limit, being 0.114.
A Section 51 notice of immediate licence suspension was issued by police.” Mr Robinson’s ute was also impounded for 30 days. Magistrate Kumar gave Mr Robinson a chance to explain himself, with Robinson entering a guilty plea and expressing his regret. “I am remorseful, I could have ended my life or others, and I lost a job I love. I suppose it’s lucky I got caught, and no-one was hurt.” he said. Victoria has some of the strictest drink-driving laws in the country, and they were applied in full force. “I have no discretion in this matter, I have to impose an encumbrance on your licence of 14-months. I will backdate that to 30 Aug 2020, impose a fine of $500 and make an order that any licence held by you is cancelled, and you may not receive another for 14-months,” Magistrate Kumar said. A drink driving charge with over 0.1 BAC has a minimum 10-month licence suspension in Victoria, among other conditions required to get back on the road such as a minimum six months with an interlock device.
Police Prosecutor Senior Constable Mitchell Pruitt told the court Mr Syme presented a driver’s licence for identification but, did not have a motorcycle licence. “The accused was observed riding a red Honda motorbike on 21 March 2020 at 12:30 pm. Police members then intercepted the accused for a routine licence check.” SC Pruitt said the accused made full admission to not holding a licence. “He was the holder of a Victorian driver’s licence but provided no reason for riding without a valid [motorcycle] licence,” he said. Mr Syme told Magistrate Bob Kumar that “because of COVID” he had been “set back for ages”, but the Magistrate said that was no excuse. “If you’re riding a motorcycle you should have a licence, do you understand? You have a car licence; you need one for a motorcycle too,” he said. Mr Syme was issued with a $350 fine without a conviction.
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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 phone Jacqui 0411 065 339
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Ballan Golf Club
Results - Week ending Saturday 6 February Wednesday - Stableford Winner - Peter Cox (21) 40 points. R/up - John Costello (18) 39 points. NTPs - 12th Bill Pickering, 15th Hugh Miller – Hole-in-one. Magpie - 14th Bob Arklay. Saturday– Stroke (Monthly Medal) A GRADE: Winner - Damian Toohey 72-9-63. R/up - Frank Raffaele 73-9-64. B GRADE: Winner - Jimmy Walsh 79-16-63. R/up - Peter Clifford 80-16-64. C GRADE: Winner - Athol Love 86-21-65. R/up - Paul Rogers 86-20-66. NTPs - 2nd Frank Raffaele – Hole-in-one, 12th Jimmy Walsh, 15th Brian Cran. th Magpies - 14 Bob Arklay, 18th Frank Raffaele. Balls 8, Cut-off on c/b 66 Damian Toohey, Peter Clifford, Jimmy Walsh, Frank Raffaele, Athol Love, Ian Bragge, Barry Sims, Paul Rogers. February Monthly Medal Damian Toohey v Jimmy Walsh on 6 March 2021.
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Myrniong District Rainfall Report January 2021 rainfall Total for the year 2021
Sport/Classifieds Ballan Brumbies Basketball
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Ballan Bowling Club
Week ending - Sunday 7 February
Results – Week ending Saturday 6 February
Ballan Brumbies were back on the hardwood over the weekend as the 2021 Ballarat Basketball Association season kicked off.
Division 3 Ballan played away against Webbcona Bowls Club on their home green. Webbcona played well above their last position on the ladder and took it right up to Ballan. After a close battle it was Ballan that was able to hold on winning by 19 shots. Best rink - J. Couch, M. Conroy, S. McConnell and P. Braybrook.
The Under 10 Boys started the Saturday fixtures. After a slow start that saw Wildcats skip out to a 6-0 lead, the Brumbies increased their defense intensity, creating numerous turnovers and halting their opponent’s momentum. Slowly but surely, the Brumbies started to find their range on offense, with Eli Rogers and Charlie Smith shouldering the early scoring load, steering Ballan to a 12-8 half-time lead. In the second half, the boys came on strong, overwhelming the Wildcats. Rogers and Harry Garner, fed by Marley Solterbeck - playing the point guard role to perfection - took over. Garner scored 9 of his 11 points in the second half, whilst Rogers continued to score freely with a game leading 12 points. The Brumbies eventually ran out comfortable winners, 31-12.
Division 7 With several changes from last weeks team, Ballan found the going tough when they played away at Midlands Bowls Club at their home green. While all players tried their best, they unfortunately were unable to come away with the win going down by 43 shots. Best rinks were those skippered by E. Pitcher and by new skip G. Webb
Coach Riley Dart said after the game that he wanted the boys to play active defense and have fun. Encouragingly every single Brumby picked up at least one steal, and the boys certainly had fun, with Tommie Sims even breaking out a cartwheel at one point. In losing a few team leaders from last season who have moved up an age group, and being led by a rookie coach, it was interesting to see who stepped into the leadership roles for the club’s youngest side. Pleasingly, some of the sides youngest players emerged in a performance that bodes well for the future of the team.
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January 2020 rainfall 78.0 millimetres Total at same time last year 78.0 millimetres
Pykes Creek Reservoir
RESULTS Under 10 Boys Ballan 31 def Wildcats Gold 12 Under 12 Boys Ballan Red 6 lost Phoenix Dragons 11 Ballan White 25 lost Celtic Tigers 39 Under 12 Girls Ballan Red 8 lost Saints Dream 18 Ballan White 18 lost Excies Acmy 34 Under 14 Boys Ballan Blue 7 lost Phoenix Falcons 36 Ballan White 27 lost Celtic Tigers 37
The dam and reservoir are located on a tributary of the Werribee River and impound 22,119 ML of water when full, as seen in the picture above
Western Water Report Reservoir levels Pykes Creek Reservoir at 31 Jan 2021 93.0% Water level this time last year 88.0%
Under 14 Girls Ballan 27 lost Saints Fever 37 Under 16 Boys Ballan Red 28 lost Phoenix Hawks 38 Ballan Blue 32 def Phoenix Falcons 24 Under 16 Girls Balan 24 lost Celtic Tigers Green 28
Nelson Banigo breaks the 100m record. Photo - submitted
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
Saturday morning’s Centre competition was conducted in cool conditions and at times misty rain - not your typical mid-summer weather. The athletes still produced some outstanding performances with 275 PBs recorded. The highlight of the meet was in the Boys Under 12 100m sprint where Nelson Banigo flew down the front straight in a record producing time of 13.12 secs, taking 0.24 off his previous record set earlier in the season. This week the Centre weekly competition will be a Twilight Meet to be held on Friday evening commencing at 5pm. On Saturday and Sunday 24 BMLAC athletes will compete at the Region Track & Field Carnival to be held at the Newport Park Athletics Track in Williamstown.
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Superstar Tornado
By Michael Howard
“It’s almost to be good to be true,” says Kate Gath after steering Tornado Valley to an historic second successive What The Hill Great Southern Star triumph. “To win the heat and then win the final, it was almost like a comeback fairytale that doesn’t really happen.” The brilliant nine-yearold bounced back from the cusp of retirement to shock the trotting landscape, first Group 1 Great Southern Star Final Winner: Tornado Valley (3). Trainer: Andy Gath. Driver: by holding out short-priced Kate Gath. Photo: Stuart McCormick. Majestic Man to win their second heat and then to zip down the sprint lane to claim the richest price in Australian squaregaiting. “For him to do what he’s done tonight (Fri 5 Feb), for Andy to train him like he does,” Kate told Trots Vision post-race. “At the start of the week when I said to Andy, ‘run this horse’, I didn’t expect him to come out and win it. “Andy thought the heat was probably his grand final, because you just don’t know when he’s been out of the races for so long. “To come back like he has ... I’d been saying to Andy for a little while, I think we should retire this horse. He just didn’t feel the same.” But a change in preparation brought a new lease on life and tonight Tornado Valley’s 37th victory in start 101 elevated him to the top tier of horses Kate said she had driven. “He’s just done the best job and these horses, they are probably like one in a million. You can’t find them. For Andy to have found him and for Norm to have bought him, how lucky am I.” And he won despite some adversity. The speed map was thrown out when Magicool crossed both lightning quick beginners Majestic Man and Tornado Valley, leaving the latter on the leader’s back while those in front clamped on the brakes in a 32.8sec second quarter. “It was a tricky situation when Zac (Phillips) crossed me, I did have the opportunity to come back around and do a retake but Majestic Man was happy to sit there pretty quiet and I think that definitely changed the racing pattern,” she said. “We had earlier raced in one heat, the speed wasn’t on and it turned out it was the best spot to be. “He was travelling all right, but he wasn’t bolting. He actually took a little while to come into the sprint lane. He ran out, and I was like, maybe we are not going to get him then when he took a little while. “But it’s Tornado Valley, he just loves to win and he just kept coming. It’s probably the quickest quarter he’s ever run.”
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Arty party continues By Cody Winnell What does a Hunter Cup win mean to a trots’ owner? “This is a dream come true”. That was Kevin Gordon’s reaction after his brilliant five-year-old pacer Lochinvar Art continued his ascent up the world harness charts, brilliantly winning Saturday (6 Feb) nights $500,000 Del-Re National A.G. Hunter Cup. The now seven-time Group 1 champion Lochinvar Art always looked to travel perfectly after his trainer-driver David Moran took him to the lead two laps out at Tabcorp Park Melton in the 2760m Grand Circuit classic. When he activated his afterburners during the last lap, the beauty of this Hunter Cup wasn’t that it would be a ring-a-ding stoush at the finish. The magic was watching a modern-day marvel strut his stride. Lochinvar Art was in full flight from the 800m to the 400m, when he ripped through a 26.2-second quarter which broke the hearts of his rivals. His last half was paced in 53.2. “He’s just the perfect racehorse,” Moran said. “He’s got the speed, got the stamina, got the toughness and an unbelievable attitude. “He knows he’s good. He’s relaxed and casual. He’d stand here all day if he could. He’s just a pleasure to be around.” It also shouldn’t be missed how cool and calm Moran was tonight. Gate nine was awkward but Lochinvar Art trailed into a beautiful spot early before Moran hit the button to ensure he maintained the advantage over his key adversary King Of Swing, who drew 12. “We had to keep an eye on where Luke was. If he were in a three-wide position early he had an opportunity to follow through, so we had to get on the bike earlier than we would have liked,” Moran said. “But he did it easily and he’s a champion.” That he is. He’s only five. That almost gets forgotten. His top-flight wins include tonight’s Hunter Cup, the
Group 1 A G Hunter Cup Winner: Lochinvar Art (9). Trainer and Driver: David Moran. Photo: Stuart McCormick.
Ballarat Cup a fortnight ago, the Vicbred Super Series Final on New Year’s Eve, the Victoria Cup, Chariots of Fire and record-breaking 4YO Bonanza last year, and the Bathurst Gold Chalice of 2019. Lochinvar Art will next head to New South Wales for a tilt at the $100,000 Newcastle Mile on February 19, with the winner of that race to receive a ticket to the $1million Miracle Mile on March 6. Of the beaten brigade in tonight’s Hunter Cup, Belinda McCarthy trained the second and third placegetters Alta Orlando and King Of Swing, while Anthony Butt and Sonya Smith must have been pleased with the effort of Wolf Stride in fourth. His future is bright. LOCHINVAR ART’S TROPHY CABINET 2021 Del-Re National A.G. Hunter Cup (G1) 2021 PETstock Ballarat Pacing Cup (G1) 2021 Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup (G2) 2020 Ultimate Machete Vicbred Super Series 4YO Final (G1) 2020 Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup (G1) 2020 Chariots of Fire (G1) 2020 Alabar 4YO Bonanza (G1) 2020 Jim Phillips Memorial Cobram Pacing Cup (G3) 2019 Bathurst Gold Chalice Final (G1) 2018 Vincent @ Alabar Tatlow Stakes (G2)
Hyatt stars in match-winning return Darley Cricket Club v Buninyong By Todd Whelan Dashing opener Danza Hyatt’s unbeaten 151 has led the Lions to a comfortable 59 run win on the road against Buninyong at the weekend. The Lions made it back-to-back road victories and find themselves firmly in fourth place on the BCA table, more than a game clear of North Ballarat. And there’s no ceiling on the positivity Hyatt himself will draw from his match-winning knock after a lean run with the bat by his own lofty standards. Since Round 4, the former B A C C scores H U S M A Rover SH West Indian international had recorded just three 20 (before Saturday) from nine innings at 26.55. Saturday’s exploits restore any doubts that Hyatt is the most dangerous batsman in the competition. Proud Lions coach Brian Wheelahan was thrilled for Hyatt in the aftermath. “Danza was back to his best, that’s for sure,” he said. “It was the complete performance, a pure masterclass.” Hyatt’s 151* that included 11 towering sixes and four fours, became his fourth BCA century for Darley in as many seasons, cruising past his previous highest score (116) in the process. “Danza had to work hard for it,” Wheelahan said. “There was a bit in it for the bowlers early so full credit must
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go to him for his patience, respect for bowlers, shot selection and overall professionalism to deliver an innings of that calibre when we really needed him. “All of the boys were rapt for him,” he said. “Even Danza had a smile on his face.” According to Wheelahan, a score of 180+ was considered ‘par’ after the Lions won the toss and chose to bat on a tricky wicket early and slow outfield to boot. “We were well under four runs per over at the 40 over mark,” Wheelahan said. “Then Danza and (Rahmatullah) Khwaja went bang at hit some ‘big bombs’.” Khwaja (44*) was instrumental and remained unbeaten again after the allotted overs playing the support role for Hyatt and team. “Khwaja is super important for us,” Wheelahan said. “He keeps producing week in, week out.” Khwaja joined Hyatt at the crease for a memorable fourth wicket partnership in excess of 150 after Anthony Taylor (36), Bradley Barnes (2) and Hasi Wickramasinghe (9) imploded to temptation from Buninyong’s off-spinner. Outside of Taylor’s handy dig at the top, all honours were with Hyatt and Khwaja who added 100 runs to the total from the final ten overs of the innings. “It was a priviledge to see,” Wheelahan said. “And Khwaja (2 x 6s, 1 x 4) held his own with Danza on occasions who was is in ‘rare air’ at this stage.” Defending 256 proved a relatively comfortable watch in reply as the home-side battled their way to 9/197 from their 50 overs without ever threatening. There was an even contribution across the board from all six Lions bowlers used. Some of the Lions attack could find themselves a little unlucky not to have improved figures after they were let down in the field with near five dropped catches. Given the let off’s/chances missed by the Lions, all but two of Buninyong’s batsman were able to reach double figures. Even the ‘Extras’ column (20), built by the Lions helped the
opposition’s scoring along, and evidently flattered the final margin. Let’s hope for a correction from the Lions in the field this week when they take to the road again for an all important meeting with staunch rivals North Ballarat (5th). It seems only fair we close recognising the significance of back-to-back road wins for the Lions, on a day that belonged to Danza Hyatt for his unforgettable 151 not out. Oh, and the Lions Fifth Grade who won their first game of the season. RESULTS – Round 13 BCA 1st GRADE Darley 3/256, Overs 50, D. Hyatt 151*, R. Khwaja 44* Buninyong 9/197, Overs 50. D. Hyatt 2/32, R. Khwaja 2/34, H. Wickramasinghe 2/35, Da Locke 2/37. Darley won by 59 runs. Darley (now) 4th - (P12: W8 L5). BCA 2nd GRADE Mt.Clear 8/149, Overs 45. A. Appleby 3/29, W. Johnson 2/11, T. Powell 2/19. Darley 121 All out, Overs 39.4. B. Gellie 28 Darley won by 59 runs. Darley (now) 14th - (P13: W2 D3 L8). BCA 3rd GRADE Darley 8/231, Overs 40. C. Salisbury 81*, J. Fitzgerald 50, N. Whan 29. Mt Clear 200, Overs 39. J. Martindale 4/22, B. Densley 2/15, N. Whan 2/45. Darley won by 31 runs. Darley (now) 8th - (P13: W6 B1 D0 L6). BCA 4th GRADE East Ballarat 9/176, Overs 40. T. Cox 3/27, DN Hynes 2/15, J. Randall 2/31. Darley 56 All out, Overs 31.5. J. Randall 12. Darley lost by 120 runs. Darley (now) 11th - (P13: W4 D1 B1 L7). BCA 5th GRADE Golden Point 5/172, Overs 40. D. Kilmartin 3/16 Darley 7/177, Overs 36. M. Hoey 76* Darley won by 3 wickets. Darley (now) 11th - (P13: W1 D1 L11)
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Ballan U/13 - Round 10 Ballan 7/55 lost Mt Clear Heat 4/87 Batting - Noah Britton 14, Sarah Burton 10 n.o, Jackson Letcher 5, Noah Pace 5, Mabel Ayres 4 Bowling - Kayden Heafield 2/8, Jackson Letcher 1/12, Noah Britton 0/6, Clover McIlwaine 0/11 Batting first and short of players, Ballan were battling early when they lost three early wickets, before Sarah Burton and Noah Britton combined for a solid partnership. Mabel Ayres and Jackson Letcher then continued on to help the team build a competitive total. After the innings change, Ballan tried their best but were unable to stop Mt Clear getting on top with Noah Britton and Archie Connor giving the team their best effort in the field, and with the ball to support the team. Beth Davenport continued to develop her wicket keeping skills with clean hands and balanced foot work continually placing pressure on the opposition, doing her best and always working to improve. Ballan U/15 - Round 7 Ballan 6/157 def Golden Point 9/133 Batting - Jack Jarvis 34 Retired n.o, Eli Muir 25, Ned Loft 18, Ethan Boland 10, James Burton 8. Bowling - Jack Jarvis 4/5, Ethan Boland 1/7, James Burton 1/12, Angus Britt 1/24, Eli Muir 0/3.
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Bowling first, Ballan struck early with Jack Jarvis getting a wicket in the first over to put the pressure straight on the opposition. The team were a little rusty in the field following the Christmas break, however their effort and intent weren’t. The team stuck together, encouraged each other and worked extremely hard on a fast out field, chasing the ball and throwing their bodies around to restrict the opposition to 133. Once the batting innings started, Jack Jarvis again showed how much he had developed as a player by playing a controlled innings and getting to the retirement score of 30, setting a platform for the team to build on. Ned Loft, Eli Muir and Ethan Boland all added valuable runs for the team before Tom Norman, James Burton and Clancy Matheson rounded out the innings for a good win. Under 17 Ballan 5/177(cc) def Wendouree 126. Bowling - Macca Popple 2/15. Batting - Kobe Heafield 53*, Matt Golding 42.
Opening the bowling for Ballan’s Seniors 1st XI, Kobe Heafield got 3/20. Photos – CHRIS THOM
2nd Grade East Ballarat 111 def Ballan 79. Bowling - K Heafield 3/20 M Snaith 3/25 B Loughnane 2/23. 4th Grade Ballan 73 lost Buninyong 83. Bowling - S Newton 3/4, A McIlwaine 2/8, G Muir 2/12.
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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22
This is a transition week that finds you between jobs, between friendships and between locations. Don’t hesitate to approach people in high places. Accounting work should be checked twice. VIRGO—August 23-September 22
QUICK PUZZLE
★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES—March 21-April 20
Luck is on your side where professional concerns are involved, but cash outlays may be higher than anticipated. Libra people of the opposite sex could enter the friendship arena. TAURUS—April 21-May 22
Tensions in the home environment eases, but you may have to make a major concession. Be cautious when a friend asks for investment advice. What works for you may not work for him or her. GEMINI—May 23-June 21
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ACROSS Outlook (8) Currency (4) Above (4) Military rank (8) Fold (5) Records (6) Quickly (6) Decorative (6) American Indian (6) Pile (5) Wedding (8) Thoroughfare (4) Ban (4) Whodunit (8)
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DOWN Make merry (5) Excel (7) Every (4) Herb (8) Buffoon (5) Red (7) Predict (8) Put back (7) Unaffected (7) Freight (5) Derrick (5) Expensive (4)
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ACROSS 1. Given the chuck earlier, as you predicted (8). 6. Strike one as mere sartorial frippery (4). 8. Learn a female’s got caught (4). 9. Grow the greatest number at the back (8). 10. As a horse, detest endless jogging (5). 11. When taking round the minor prizes (6). 13. Say “Turn in the work of art” (6). 15. Because one speaks of tests (6). 17. Arrive at the station or take to the station (4,2). 19. Suffer to be chic (5). 22. From inside the vessel I drag out something to wear (8). 23. Doesn’t deny one has something (4). 24. Finally Leslie turns for land (4). 25.Translated and given to (8). DOWN 2. Hole on the green in the open (5). 3. Are misbehaving and sent off: it’s serious (7). 4. Are caught entering the land (4). 5. Wrench from the unruly youngster (8). 6. A stop sign (5). 7. But it doesn’t go by quickly for the hungry! (4,3). 12. Agree ten, anyhow, is under twenty (8). 14. Can get through to America and will have big bills (7). 16. A certain figure from an unidentified person (7). 18. Deposit the gold out East (5). 20. Where to go shooting in the mountains (5). 21. Soon telling you there’s a veto from France (4).
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CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Fore-cast. 6, Cuff. 8, He-a-r. 9, Rear-most. 10, Steed (anag.). 11, A-ward-s. 13, Stat-U-e. 15, Assays. 17, Pull in. 19, Smart. 22, Ca-rdiga-n. 23, Owns. 24, Isle (anag.). 25, Rendered. Down - 2, O-vert. 3, Ear-nest. 4, A-c-re. 5, Tear-away. 6, Comma. 7, Fast day. 12, Teenager (anag.). 14, To-Ucan-S. 16, Some-one. 18, Lodg-E. 20, Range. 21, Anon.
QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Hake. 7, Coriander. 8, Veal. 9, Snug. 10, Plea. 11, Clap. 14, Occasional. 16, Recreation. 19, Sari. 22, Idol. 24, Also. 25, Moke. 26, Fruitless. 27, Tell. Down - 1, Havoc. 2, Koala. 3, Cognac. 4, Midges. 5, Snap. 6, Generator. 12, Legendary. 13, Poor. 15, Owns. 17, Arable. 18, Insist. 20, Adore. 21, Ideal. 23, Laid. CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Rook. 7, Play-group. 8, L-I-ed. 9, Gag-a (rev.). 10, Pick. 11, S-car. 14, Easy street. 16, Animatedly. 19, So-d(ig)s. 22, Star. 24, Muff. 25, D-ice. 26, Cockroach. 27, Heel. Down - 1, Rolls. 2, O-meg-a. 3, Clears. 4, By-pass. 5, Trip. 6, Succeeded. 12, Car-nation. 13, (The)Re-am. 15, Rays (raise). 17, Tom-tom. 18, Defect. 20, O-live. 21, Shell(-pink). 23, Rake.
Stay far removed from neighbourhood and community politicking. Festivities could lead to future celebrations. Money questions are being answered after a nerve-racking delay.
CANCER—June 22-July 22 A recent disappointment in friendship could turn to success. Good financial news may arrive when you least expect it. Extra hours of work are offset by unexpected assistance at home. LEO—July 23-August 22
This is a transition week that finds you between jobs, between friendships and between locations. Don’t hesitate to approach people in high places. Accounting work should be checked twice. VIRGO—August 23-September 22
Rewards this week are of the intangible variety, related to prestige rather than money. A shift to greater independence is happening, but don’t expect too much too soon. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Domestic tensions ease and you enjoy a week of relative tranquility. A heated debate is indicated on the weekend. Don’t take a romantic misunderstanding too lightly now
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SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
Promptly look after minor aches, before they hinder a holiday or travel plans. It would be benificial to take a traditional approach to romance. A communication breakdown is restored.
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SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
You can’t afford to stay uninformed now. Read newspapers from cover to cover and get to the bottom of mysterious events. A loved one is operating at fast speed, leaving you equally exhausted. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
Your natural charm gleams. Put charisma to work whereever you are this week. Intellectual interests peak and provide you with topics to share with friends and new admirers. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 A combination of supportive work mates and critical higherups could make life a little unsettling. Finances improve, but watch out for that self-indulgent streak.
PISCES—February 20-March 20 You will find this a favourable week for making difficult decisions and announcements. The weekend puts you in the limelight. A job done could win you the affection of colleagues and close friends. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are often hard-headed, but always your heart is big enough for the world. Whether or not that’s your profession, you are a natural social worker. A major academic decision may require action within a few months.
Rewards this week are of the intangible variety, related to prestige rather than money. A shift to greater independence is happening, but don’t expect too much too soon.
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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Domestic tensions ease and you enjoy a week of relative tranquility. A heated debate is indicated on the weekend. Don’t take a romantic misunderstanding too lightly now SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
Promptly look after minor aches, before they hinder a holiday or travel plans. It would be benificial to take a traditional approach to romance. A communication breakdown is restored. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
You can’t afford to stay uninformed now. Read newspapers from cover to cover and get to the bottom of mysterious events. A loved one is operating at fast speed, leaving you equally exhausted. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
Your natural charm gleams. Put charisma to work whereever you are this week. Intellectual interests peak and provide you with topics to share with friends and new admirers. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 A combination of supportive work mates and critical higherups could make life a little unsettling. Finances improve, but watch out for that self-indulgent streak.
PISCES—February 20-March 20 You will find this a favourable week for making difficult decisions and announcements. The weekend puts you in the limelight. A job done could win you the affection of colleagues and close friends. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are often hard-headed, but always your heart is big enough for the world. Whether or not that’s your profession, you are a natural social worker. A major academic decision may require action within a few months.
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At Melton Toyota At Melton Toyota
NEW HILUX 4X4 SR (DOUBLE-CAB PICK-UP)
FREE
2020 COROLLA HATCH RANGE
3.9%
ONROAD COSTS[V]
COMPARISON RATE[F1]
MAX FINANCE TERM OF 48 MONTHS
(REGO, CTP AND STAMP DUTY)
NEW HILUX 4X4 SR (DOUBLE-CAB PICK-UP)
FREE
2020 COROLLA HATCH RANGE
3.9%
ONROAD COSTS[V]
COMPARISON RATE[F1]
MAX FINANCE TERM OF 48 MONTHS
(REGO, CTP AND STAMP DUTY)
HILUX 4X2 WORKMATE (SINGLE-CAB CAB-CHASSIS) PETROL MANUAL
26,990
DRIVEAWAY FROM
$
[D]
2020 C-HR RANGE
2020 COROLLA SEDAN RANGE
3.9%
COMPARISON RATE[F1]
3.9%
COMPARISON RATE[F1]
MAX FINANCE TERM OF 48 MONTHS
MAX FINANCE TERM OF 48 MONTHS
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HILUX 4X2 WORKMATE (SINGLE-CAB CAB-CHASSIS) PETROL MANUAL
Melton Toyota
2020 C-HR RANGE
2020 COROLLA SEDAN RANGE
3.9%
3.9%
COMPARISON RATE[F1]
DRIVEAWAY FROM COMPARISON 143-147 High Street, MAX FINANCE TERM OF 48 MONTHS [D] RATE[F1] [V]Offer applicable for Private customers, Bronze, and Silver Fleet customers, and primary producers, only at participating dealers. Offer available on new May 2020 to December 2020 built models purchased between 01/02/2021 and 28/02/2021 unless extended. Melton Free onroad costs includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Metallic/premium paint at additional cost. Toyota reserves the right to extend or amend the offer at any stage. FINANCE TERM OF 48 MONTHS [F1]3.9% comparison rate available to approved applicants of Toyota Finance to finance new & demo:MAX (1) Corolla Hatch Petrol & Hybrid models (build dates from May 2018 – December 2020); and (2) Corolla Sedan Petrol & Hybrid models (build dates from September T: 03 0300 2019 – December 2020);8746 and (3) C-HR Petrol & Hybrid models (build dates March 2019 – December 2020). Offer available for Private, Bronze & Silver customers only. Offer ends 28/02/2021. Maximum finance term of 48 months applies. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Toyota Finance reserves the right to change, extend or withdraw an offer at any time. Ask your dealer for more information. Comparison rate is based on a 5 year secured consumer fixed rate loan of $30,000. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and1976 may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Toyota Finance, a division of Toyota Finance Australia Limited ABN 48 002 435 181, AFSL and Australian Credit LMCT Melton Toyota Licence 392536. [D]Recommended driveaway price (RDP) shown is applicable for Private customers, Bronze, and Silver Fleet customers, and primary producers, only at participating dealers. Offer available on new May 2020 to December 2020 built models purchased between 01/02/2021 28/02/2021 unless extended. RDP includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Metallic/premium paint at additional cost. Toyota reserves the right to 143-147 Highand Street, meltontoyota.com.au extend or amend the offer at any stage. Melton
26,990
$
T: 03 8746 0300 LMCT 1976 meltontoyota.com.au
T2020-016324
[V]Offer applicable for Private customers, Bronze, and Silver Fleet customers, and primary producers, only at participating dealers. Offer available on new May 2020 to December 2020 built models purchased between 01/02/2021 and 28/02/2021 unless extended. Free onroad costs includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Metallic/premium paint at additional cost. Toyota reserves the right to extend or amend the offer at any stage. [F1]3.9% comparison rate available to approved applicants of Toyota Finance to finance new & demo: (1) Corolla Hatch Petrol & Hybrid models (build dates from May 2018 – December 2020); and (2) Corolla Sedan Petrol & Hybrid models (build dates from September 2019 – December 2020); and (3) C-HR Petrol & Hybrid models (build dates March 2019 – December 2020). Offer available for Private, Bronze & Silver customers only. Offer ends 28/02/2021. Maximum finance term of 48 months applies. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Toyota Finance reserves the right to change, extend or withdraw an offer at any time. Ask your dealer for more information. Comparison rate is based on a 5 year secured consumer fixed rate loan of $30,000. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Toyota Finance, a division of Toyota Finance Australia Limited ABN 48 002 435 181, AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 392536. [D]Recommended driveaway price (RDP) shown is applicable for Private customers, Bronze, and Silver Fleet customers, and primary producers, only at participating dealers. Offer available on new May 2020 to December 2020 built models purchased between 01/02/2021 and 28/02/2021 unless extended. RDP includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Metallic/premium paint at additional cost. Toyota reserves the right to extend or amend the offer at any stage. T2020-016324
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