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Dunnstown relived By Helen Tatchell

Dunnstown resident and author Di Cahir with the historical book ‘Between Two Mountains’. INSET: Moorabool Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan launched the book with 100-year old Mary Clark and author Di Cahir.

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It takes many hours to read a good book, but have you ever thought how many hours it takes to write one? Di Cahir is the author of Between Two Mountains, an historical book taking in the town of Dunnstown and surrounds, and she notched up over 3000 hours compiling it. At the launch of the book in January this year, Leo Murphy said, as one of the oldest citizens, he’s been fortunate to call Dunnstown home. “The book will refresh memories and it will be used as a reference tool in time to come,” he said. “It’s taken around 18-months or so from start to finish, near on a full-time job and if you had to put a figure on it, I’d say up to $150,000 would be a good estimate if you had to pay someone by the hour.” Ms Cahir was humble in her speech, saying it was not about her, “it’s about the book.” “The family history and photos that were submitted so we could put this together, and the trust everyone had in me with this book. “How privileged we are to have so many living treasures,” she said. A small committee got together to organize a book about the Dunnstown community, and they started off as far back as they could go. Due to COVID, Ms Cahir finished the book earlier than expected as she was due to travel overseas to Europe for three-months, with the trip not eventuating, but the book did. Moorabool Mayor Tom Sullivan said it was an honour to launch the book by a local author. “The content focus’ on Dunnstown and its people, also covering the surrounding areas,” he said. “There are over 400 families mentioned in the book, and many still live in the area today and, I highly recommend this book to everyone.” A huge round of applause erupted at the Dunnstown Recreation Reserve when Leo Murphy said the contribution by Di Cahir is nothing short of massive. “Not sure how we can thank her for that.” Between Two Mountains was printed with the help of a Ballan & District Community Bank Branch grant. If you missed ordering a paperback or hard copy of the book prior to the launch, copies are still available by emailing Ms Cahir - dideelee@me.com or 0409 919 692.

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Festival of Hope An annual event in Ballan, that has been running for over 45-years, will not proceed in March 2021. The Ballan Autumn Festival is the biggest trading day of the year in the community and typically sees 10,000 people flock to the township to enjoy the market and food stalls, live entertainment, pet shows and exhibitions. Sadly, it will be the second time in just 12-months the volunteer run event will not take place. President of the BAF organising committee, Deryck Carruthers said “the decision to forgo our wonderful festival for another year was made with a heavy heart.” “Due to the lingering effects of the coronavirus crisis, the Ballan Autumn Festival (BAF) Committee have decided not to run the event for the second year in a row,” he said. “Concerns about the coronavirus are still with us as a community, and an ongoing hiatus is the most responsible course of action at this time.

“While we’ve had several extended periods of no community transmission in Victoria, we recognise that this can change overnight given the volatile nature of the virus,” he said. BAF has taken its cue for deliverability from the Melbourne Grand Prix, which traditionally runs on the same weekend as the festival. Mr Carruthers said the challenging logistics of public safety at this time have seen the 2021 Grand Prix postponed from March and moved to November. “We know this is an enormous disappointment for Ballan residents, particularly for the local schools, retirement community, community groups, local traders and small businesses who put so much colour, energy and excitement to our town’s largest event of the year,” he said. “The BAF committee are continuing to monitor the public impact of the coronavirus and are investigating the potential for an event later in the year.

“We certainly encourage interested locals to join the BAF organising committee as we explore numerous ideas for alternative, COVIDSAFE events, potentially for as early as November 2021 subject to medical and community advice,” he said. Whilst the organisers are devastated to share this news, Mr Carruthers said, “The show must go on” is in their DNA and recent advances in prevention, treatment, vaccination, and contract tracing gives them great amount of hope and determination to reawaken the festival at the appropriate time. To get involved with the BAF committee and to be a part of future plans, send an email to hello@ballan.org.au or interact with the BAF social media pages.

Murder on Woolpack, now manslaughter By Caitlin Bewley A Pentland Hills man initially charged with murder, appeared in the Ballarat Magistrate’s court last week. Damien Janson entered a plea of guilty to manslaughter via video link from the Metropolitan Remand Centre on Thursday February 11 before Magistrate Ron Saines. The 31-year-old accused also appeared in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrate’s court on May 22 and the Ballarat Magistrate’s court on December 10 last year, prior to his appearance last week. During his December 10 court hearing, Janson’s lawyer, Nelson Brown, asked for the matter to be adjourned so ongoing discussions could continue. Mr Brown has then told the court on February 11 that the matter had been resolved and that his client

was entering a plea of guilty to manslaughter with the single charge of murder being withdrawn. The offending occurred on May 20 last year when Janson was said to have allegedly struck and killed a motorcyclist with a motor vehicle on Woolpack Road Maddingley – he then fled the scene on foot. Janson later presented himself to police (May 22) and appeared before a bail justice later that day. He was remanded in custody and has remained there since. The 24-year-old male motorcyclist died at the scene after being struck by the ute Janson was alleged to be the driver of. Janson was accompanied by two male passengers (M/News 22 Dec 2020). Janson will now appear in the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne at a later date. No application for bail was made.

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Traffic lights to be installed Although Ms Santos said she believes the traffic lights may cause congestion, she said it will “make the intersection safer for pedestrians.”

By Caitlin Bewley Traffic lights are set to replace a roundabout at a busy Bacchus Marsh intersection after community consultation identified the road to be dangerous. The existing single lane roundabout at the Main Street-Grant Street-Gisborne Road intersection will be replaced with traffic lights, along with additional lanes at the approaches to the intersection. It is believed the installation of traffic lights will reduce congestion at the intersection and decrease travel times. Department of Transport’s Regional Director for the Grampians, Michael Bailey said replacing the existing Grant Street-Main Street roundabout with traffic lights will improve the flow of traffic. “It is not just the improved flow the traffic lights will make through the Bacchus Marsh CBD, but it will also make it safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.” It has not been stated if the on-street parking places along Grant Street will still exist with the changes. “We’re currently finalising detailed designs …… and look forward to sharing them with the Bacchus Marsh community soon,” Mr Bailey said. Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) undertook consultation with the Bacchus Marsh community, businesses, and Moorabool Shire Council regrading the project, and are currently exploring a number of design options.

“There’s a lot of kids and elderly people who cross the road here and often have to scoot very quickly through, so from that perspective, I think it will be much safer,” she said. General Manager of Community Assets and Infrastructure for the Shire, Phil Jeffrey, said Moorabool Council advocated for improved traffic conditions in Bacchus Marsh for many years. “The intersection at Grant Street-Main StreetGisborne Road has experienced congestion for long periods and capacity improvements and pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection are supported.

STOP and GO – This busy Bacchus Marsh intersection will have traffic lights installed. Photo – Caitlin Bewley

During the consultation in 2018, RRV received feedback that the intersection was dangerous, and the proposed improvements were supported. Grainger Legal is located on the corner of Main Street and Grant Street and was one of the businesses approached by RRV back in 2018. Senior Legal Assistant and Business Manager, Joanne Santos, said a representative

of VicRoads approached the business and asked them a series of questions about the intersection. “It’s a very busy intersection, so it can get quite loud with horns tooting, but I don’t think it’ll have any impact on us as a business, but it’ll certainly slow the intersection down. “That’s where public opinion varies, I think, because it is such a busy intersection, it may bank up the roads a bit,” she said.

“We welcome the announcement of funding for the upgrade of the intersection and we look forward to working with RRV to work through the detail of the upgrade and subsequent engagement with the community regarding the project,” Mr Jeffery said. RRV is currently finalising designs for this project with these to be shared with the Bacchus Marsh community in the near future. The Victorian Government has invested $4.4 million into this project through the $63 million School and Community Safety Program as part of the most recent State Budget.

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Rubber roads being considered

By Caitlin Bewley

Crumb rubber is the new bitumen and Moorabool Council sees a future for it on their roads. An increase in eco-friendly construction is planned for Moorabool roads with Council considering a change to the way they lay the roads around the municipality, replacing conventional bitumen with crumb rubber. A Council spokesperson said crumb rubber is widely utilised by road authorities and is a method that increases the durability of sealed surfacing and reduces waste. “Crumb rubber improves the aggregate retention and crack resistance properties of the binder in sprayed seals and asphalt,” they said. Originally, roads were constructed from used coal tar, then moved to conventional bitumen, and now the development of polymer modified binders has been implemented. “Council is developing two documents to help guide Council into an eco-friendly future for new buildings and building upgrades, as well as for a new eco-friendly vehicle fleet,” the spokesperson said. “For example, the current design for the Bacchus Marsh 1000+ Steps includes the safe use of recycled glass in the steps themselves,” he said. Switching to crumb rubber is an eco-friendlier option, and according to Tyrecycle, dumped tyres pose significant risk to the public. These include tyre fires and toxic pollution. “The construction of road surfaces with recycled rubber enhances performance, reduces noise and increases the life of our roads,” Tyrecycle say. Tyrecycle is Australia’s only national tyre recycler.

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Bats what I’m talking about By Caitlin Bewley The night skies usually have flickering bright stars, planets and the Milky Way, but now it is beginning to be filled with thousands of small, dark, noisy, flying creatures. It is bat season in Bacchus Marsh. Flying foxes are unique, beautiful and vital to keeping our environment flourishing but, they are at risk – netting. New legislation into fruit tree netting is set to be implemented in September to protect vulnerable wildlife. According to Agriculture Victoria, netting is a popular way to protect fruit, but inappropriate types of netting can kill or injure animals such as birds, bats and possums. Naomi Carr is a volunteer rescuer/rehabilitator for BADGAR Wildlife Rescue and told the Moorabool News the netting that is currently used causes a lot of harm and damage to our native wildlife. “Soon it’ll be illegal to have the old type of netting, so we need to get that point across now, and bats play such a crucial role in our eco system spreading seeds through our forests,” she said.

“They’re listed as threatened so their numbers are declining due to deforestation and climate change. We need to help them in any way possible,” she said. New requirements will see tree netting’s mesh size change to 5mm x 5mm or less at full stretch, be the colour white, and be made from material with a strand diameter thicker than 500 microns or with a cross-weave design. Moorabool Wildlife Foster Carer, Meghan Scott said flying foxes are keystone pollinators and play a really important role in the eco sys-

tem, so swapping your nets is a small thing to do to help protect the mammals. “These guys are long distance pollinators and can fly a 60km radius per night, and if you think about it, they’re pollinating the entire way. “Especially with the recent bushfires, we’ve had a lot of trees lost and these guys would have helped a huge amount in getting those trees back,” she said. If you come across a trapped or injured bat, contact BADGAR on 1300 223 427 or your local wildlife rescue group to collect the animal.

Ms Scott said don’t try to handle it and don’t try to free it. “You need help from a trained and vaccinated rescuer,” she said. “The animal needs to be assessed and may need to be brought into care.” Failure to comply with new netting laws could result in a fine of $3,303 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulation 2019. A further $660 fine will be imposed on those advertising or offering illegal netting for sale for household fruiting plants.

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Maintaining those resting in peace By Caitlin Bewley The power of a small community cannot be faulted as an army of volunteers descended on the Gordon Cemetery to cut grass, weeds and bracken. A social media post pleaded for “whoever maintained the grounds”, to “fix it”. Brian K expressed his “disgrace” at the state of the Cemetery following a visit with his wife, saying that “the grass was three foot tall in places” and pleaded for whoever maintained the grounds to fix it. Woodlands Ward Councillor and Gordon resident, Ally Munari, then organised a working bee at the cemetery in mid-January. Ms Munari told the Moorabool News she believed the only thing that could rectify the issue was volunteers putting their hands up to help. “In these challenging times, we can’t expect things to fall back onto a very small group of community members, we must all do our bit,” she said. “There have been a few residents that have kindly jumped on the mower to help out at the Cemetery prior to the working bee, and they have done a wonderful job. “It is very easy for some to assume and point the finger, but I have always believed in having the correct information before having a strong opinion on an issue,” she said. Neil Eastwood holds a very strong family connection to the cemetery and attended the working bee on January 16. A volunteer within the community for the past 50-years, said there were about a dozen volunteers who assisted in beautifying the grounds. “It’s looking pretty good at the moment, but there’s definitely more work that needs to be done,” Mr Eastwood said. “We’re all volunteers, even the Trust are volunteers.” “I’ve started making phone calls to some guys, born and bred locals, and we’re going to start to try and get down there on a regular basis to keep it under control, so it isn’t a huge effort to try and get it clean again,” Mr Eastwood said. Secretary of the Gordon Cemetery Trust, Susan Perkins, said the group is made up of four volunteers, all of whom try their best to keep the grounds as neat and tidy as possible.

Cr Ally Munari and community volunteers help in cleaning up the weeds and bracken at the Gordon Cemetery.

Former Moorabool Mayor and Councillor Pat Toohey rests in peace at the Gordon Cemetery. Photos – Helen Tatchell “When you’ve only got a handful of people it’s very hard to keep on top of it,” she said, “One day I sat on a mower for five hours, people think it’s simple, but it’s a lot of hard work. “Neil has rallied some people together to maintain the grounds,” Ms Perkins said. “But I think now that we’ve done it, it’ll be a lot easier to keep on top of it.” Ms Perkins described the working bee as wonderful and said that seeing so many people together “did her soul good.” “I just want to thank Ally Munari and all that attended the working bee for such a wonderful effort on Saturday,” she said. “There’s nothing stopping people from going in and doing a little bit of work.” The Gordon Cemetery is located on the Old Melbourne Road and sits on approximately 10-acres.

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Moorabool Shire Council Council Mee�ng The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held on Wednesday 3 March 2021 in the Darley Pavilion, star�ng at 6.00pm. For details on a�endance or to the view the agenda, go to www.moorabool.vic.gov.au

Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council No�ce is hereby given that an unscheduled Mee�ng of the Moorabool Shire Council will be held online on Wednesday 24 February 2021 commencing at 6.00pm. The business to be conducted at the mee�ng is as follows: 1. Councillor Code of Conduct; and 2. Community Engagement Policy 2021. This Mee�ng of Council will be live-streamed on Council’s website: www.mooraboool.vic.gov.au

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• Community Arts - Community arts activities or initiatives that link artists with local communities through small projects, publications, exhibitions, performances, or other similar activities. • Community Events - Community events that showcase local talent, provide public entertainment, foster community participation, connectedness, and diversity. • Sustainability and Environmental Engagement - Supporting community groups in reducing expenditure on gas and electricity appliances, investing in sustainability measures such as solar hot water and solar panels. Or providing opportunities to raise awareness of environmental issues to the broader community in different ways. • Development Fund – Supporting community infrastructure projects that have significant impact on community development, liveability, and wellbeing. Applications open on Monday 1 March and close Wednesday 31 March 2021. Call Council’s Connected Communities Team on 03 5366 7100 to discuss your idea.

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Newborns in the district

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Art and soul on display By Lachlan Ellis They haven’t had much luck finding a permanent home of late, but a Moorabool art group are not giving up, with an art show planned for Friday 26 February. Bacchus Marsh Arts Council (BMAC) has been looking for a home for over 12 months now with the group once holding exhibitions from a donated space at the Village Shopping Centre, but that space has been unavailable since December 2019. It seemed the old Ambulance Station in Bacchus Marsh might serve as BMAC’s home for a while, after a lease agreement was reached on 13 January – but the group was told less than two weeks later that the station would be auctioned off in early March. In spite of this run of bad luck, BMAC is going ahead with plans for a 26 February show at the old Ambulance Station 230 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. Over 70 submissions have been made, and while the group doesn’t expect to

display every piece of art submitted, every submission is welcome. BMAC Secretary Bev Baker told the Moorabool News one thing they are in desperate need of, is volunteers. “What we do need is volunteers to help us man the show. With COVID, and the fact that we look like being in several different rooms, we’re going to need people on duty. We’re seeking local volunteers that would like to help,” she said. “We’re going to use the old ambulance garage which is huge, it looks like we may be using other rooms in the ambulance centre for the number of people we may be having.” The ambulance garage is suitable for displaying all manner of art, from paintings, pottery, metalwork and more. Admission to BMAC’s art show will be free. For more information on submitting your art or volunteering to help on the day, visit the B-MAC Gallery Facebook page, or email Bev Baker at bevatbmgallery@gmail.com

Daryl and Taylor from Maddingley are new mothers and have welcomed their first child, a little boy. Albie Douglas Glenn MESITI weighed 8lb 1oz (3690 grams) and arrived on Sunday 7 February at 8.15pm.

Skye Donaldson and Nicholas Couwenberg from Melton, have welcomed a little boy to their family. Weighing 7lb 9.7oz, Jaylen Anthony-Victor Couwenberg arrived on Monday 8 February at 4.59pm. Jaylen is a new brother for Terence, Dante and Bonnie.

Jordyn and William have a new baby brother. Arthur Alistair BELL was born to Bacchus Marsh parents Julie Moss and Timothy Bell on Friday 5 February 2021. Arthur arrived at 3.58pm and weighed 6lb 5oz.

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Partnership the perfect blend by Lachlan Ellis Barista Blue was launched at Lola’s Cafe last Thursday (11 Feb), with the project’s proud supporters in attendance. The project was created and developed by the Bacchus Marsh Branch of Blue Light Inc., which runs the popular Blue Light Discos. Thirty teenagers from the ages of 15 to 17 will be given the opportunity to attend a basic barista course at T.M.G. College West Melbourne, followed by a 4-hour volunteer shift at Lola’s Cafe for work experience. The project is proudly supported by Lola’s Cafe, Moorabool Shire Council, Arbee Real Estate and Bacchus Marsh Community Bank Branch. Barista Blue has been coordinated by Leading Senior Constable and Moorabool Youth Resource Officer, James Ross. At the launch, LSC Ross took the time to thank Council, the business leaders, and the volunteers present for making Barista Blue, and Blue Light’s work as a whole, possible. “The committee was whacked with a bit of a surprise when our insurance blew out and they increased it a hundred percent, and I thought, what are we going to do? The wonderful people at the Bacchus Marsh Community Bank came on-board, Claire [Sutherland] and Ian [Prince] were fantastic supporters,” LSC Ross said. “The ongoing financial contributions we get will ensure this project is sustainable. I see projects come and go…but I think this is a fantastic project with the partnerships that we’ve got. “If we can make a positive change for

(L-R) Moorabool Shire Youth Development Officer Aidan Cole with Crs Moira Berry and Tonia Dudzik, Ian Prince, Steve Creese and LSC James Ross at the Barista Blue Launch. Photo – Lachlan Ellis 30 young people each year and give them the opportunity for some formal training and exposure, it keeps them off the street. There’s so many pros to this, I can’t see any cons,” he said. Arbee Real Estate Director Steve Creese told the Moorabool News the company was proud to help young people get into the workforce and build their confidence. “Not everyone is necessarily academic, and it gives people the ability to gain another skill and build their selfconfidence and self-worth, and realise that there’s other things that they can do.” Mr Creese said. Branch Manager of the Bacchus Marsh Community Bank, Ian Prince, said the Bank was also committed to supporting youth employment.

“[Sponsoring Barista Blue] is just creating another opportunity for young people to go out there and get work. I think that’s very important.” he said. Arbee Real Estate and the Bacchus Marsh Community Bank Branch both contributed $1,000 to Barista Blue, and the Community Bank has supported Bacchus Marsh Blue Light since 2014. To apply for Barista Blue, send an email with your name, date of birth, address and phone number to bacchusmarshbluelight@gmail.com, as well as your answers to the questions: “why do you wish to participate in the project?” and “what do you do for your community?”. Applications for the project will close on March 1, and successful applicants will be notified by March 8.

BARISTA BLUE APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 1ST MARCH 2021 TO APPLY SIMPLE ANSWER: Why do you wish to participate in the project? What do you do for your community?

It will be the end of March before you know it so, time to get organised. Council’s community grants program is opening again on 1 March and give great outcomes. Moorabool Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan is encouraging community groups to apply for a 2021 grant. Council gives more than $270,000 in funding each year to local community groups, events, and artists to brighten up our region. From the previous round of grants, the program will this year deliver a local drive-in event, local art installations and the planting of 400- 500 local indigenous trees, shrubs, and herbs. Cr Sullivan said the program provided residents and community groups opportunities to launch projects that make a real difference to our towns. “All the projects delivered through this program bring our towns to life. During COVID-19 restrictions, it was fantastic to walk through our towns and see bright art installations and new trees,” he said. “Without this program and the collaboration between Council and community groups, many of these groups would be relying on financial support from corporate lenders or donations. This program removes the economic stress and instead focuses on the deliverables.” Individuals, community groups and organisations can apply under the following grant categories: Community Strengthening: Programs, activities or initiatives, capital improvements and small projects. Community Arts: Activities or initiatives that link artists with local communities through small projects, publications, exhibitions, performances, or other similar activities. Community Events: Events that showcase local talent, provide public entertainment, foster community participation, connectedness, and diversity. Sustainability and Environmental Engagement Supporting community groups in reducing expenditure on gas and electricity appliances, investing in sustainability measures such as solar hot water and solar panels. Or providing opportunities to raise awareness of environmental issues to the broader community in different ways. Development Fund: Supporting community infrastructure projects that have significant impact on community development, livability, and wellbeing. Applications open on Monday 1 March and close Wednesday 31 March 2021.

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Joan Randall Parslow (nee Chambers) Joan was born on 23 October 1922 in the family home in Simpson Street Ballan. She was the third of five children born to Hubert Randall and Jessie Elizabeth Chambers (nee Myers). Her parents owned a Drapery/General Store. The store was situated at 130 Inglis St. Ballan. The block ran through from Inglis St to their home in Simpson Street. Both buildings still exist today. Joan spent nearly all of her life in Ballan. She along with her sisters and brother attended Ballan Primary School and all attained their Merit Certificate (Grade 8). At the completion of her last year, she remained at the school for another year assisting many students gain their Merit Certificate. Having obtained a half scholarship, Joan then attended Stott’s Business College for two years learning typing and shorthand. Her working life began at 15-years-old with R. Maddern & Sons – Real Estate Agents in Ballarat. Joan spent four years with the firm. In 1940 Joan began as a casual at the Ballan Shire Offices, writing up the Rate Books. In 1942 Joan became Shire Clerk and remained until 1947. Shire work involved typing up Minutes of Council meetings and making sure they were delivered to Councillors. At times she would carry her typewriter home in the evening to complete a job. No mean feat when you think of the weight of such a machine in those days. Joan worked alone in the offices. Another task was to take a cheque to the bank, collect the cash and then make up the worker’s salaries. There were various other jobs, such as collecting fees from the Weighbridge, receive fox scalps, look after the garden and no doubt other jobs. In later years, the Shire Engineer would ask her to assist during a busy period. Joan met her future husband Ernest George ‘Bill’ Parslow during this time. Bill had been sent in 1941 from Shepparton at the age of 16yo to work in The Ballan Commercial Bank. Joan and Bill married on 10th March 1948. As Bill worked in a Bank they moved around to different areas of Victoria. During this period their five children were born. In 1958 Joan moved back to Ballan, and for over 60-years she lived at the same residence.

The Uniting Church paid a major part in Joan’s life right up to her passing. She was a dedicated parishioner and stayed true to her values. Activities throughout the years included The Church Guild, Know Your Bible, Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union and many years organising, writing and printing the Church Paper- “The Link” and anything else that needed to be typed and printed. At the age of 84 in 2006, she took on the role of Treasurer and kept this position until 2015. Another project was “Sammy Stamp”. Used stamps were collected by many; given to Joan and then sent to Synod in Melbourne to raise funds. Joan was Ballan’s correspondent for the Ballarat Courier, which she held for four years until she resigned in 1965 due to family commitments. In Ballan during the 1960s and 1970s she would type and print for different businesses – bread deliveries notices – as it was the custom in those days to deliver three days a week to outer areas of Ballan, Ballan Jockey Club, the Chamber of Commerce, programs for different events, tickets, prize certificates for the Ballan Horticultural Society. In 1998, Joan was awarded a certificate for 40-years’ service to the Ballan Guides. She supported other groups too, such as the Ballan Fire Brigade and Ballan Historical Society. Her mother having been an inaugural member of the Ballan Red Cross, Joan was a member in her early days. In 1939 Joan re-joined the local Red Cross Branch and remained a member until her death. She was awarded the 50-year Laurel Wreath Medal by Red Cross in 2009, receiving it at Government House in 2010. In 2019 she received the Gilt Rosette for her 60-year service. Joan’s father was the first President of the local R.S.L. Branch and Joan was a member for many years. When the R.S.L. held their 100-year celebration in 2019 Joan shared the honour of cutting the Anniversary cake. A much-valued community spirited woman who will be sadly missed. Joan passed away peacefully on 27th November 2020, aged 98. - Gail Binks

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Jobs, services to be retained

By Lachlan Ellis

Drink driver blows licence

By Lachlan Ellis

A Bacchus Marsh man told Magistrate Bob Kumar he was “extremely embarrassed” to be in the courtroom, facing a drink driving charge after blowing more than three and a half times the legal limit. Gregory Booth faced the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court on February 5, after he was charged with a drink driving offence back in August last year. Mr Booth registered a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.181. The legal limit is 0.05. Police Prosecutor Senior Sergeant Adam McCormack told the court the accused was observed driving a Mazda utility vehicle, northbound up Gisborne Road towards Darley, on Friday 28 August last year at around 12:25 am. “As a result of a preliminary breath test, police judged that alcohol was on his breath. “A second breath test at Bacchus Marsh Police Station found the accused had a BAC of 0.181. A certificate was provided to the accused, and a Section 51 notice of immediate licence suspension was issued, and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days,” he said. Mr Booth appealed to the Magistrate to be compassionate in his ruling, citing the financial burden he’d put on his family. “In relation to a period of time off the road, I hope it can be kept to a minimum. It just further adds to the stresses. My car was impounded, that was an extreme amount of money to get it back. The situation I’ve put my family in is horrible,” Mr Booth said. “I’m extremely embarrassed to be here this afternoon.” Magistrate Kumar considered Mr Booth’s situation, issuing the minimum licence suspension. “I will issue you a fine of $500 without conviction, you have a good history. The minimum period is 18-months, but I intend to backdate it to 28 August,” Magistrate Kumar said.

Djerriwarrh Health Services (DjHS) and Western Health management have assured locals at an online meeting that a merger between the two will not make staff redundant or reduce healthcare quality at the Bacchus Marsh facilities. DjHS Administrator John Ballard, Western Health CEO Russell Harrison, and DjHS CEO Belinda Scott, spoke at the 25-minute session to address community concerns and the potential amalgamation process. From January to March 2020, DjHS and Western Health ran their first round of community engagement, meeting staff and community representatives face-to-face, and opening the ‘Better Health for the West’ website. From April to October community engagement was put on hold due to COVID-19 restraints, but began again for the second round in November, with virtual meetings, community updates and a survey. That survey, which received 217 responses, outlined a number of concerns about how amalgamation would affect locals, staff and services, and hopes on how it might improve healthcare. The most common concerns were provision of local services (especially urgent care, surgery and maternity), community health services, loss of staff and expertise. Dr Ballard responded to these concerns by stating commitments agreed upon by DjHS and Western Health. “A hospital at Bacchus Marsh, Grant Lodge remains, no net job losses, local fundraising for local services stays local, and a Bacchus Marsh voice and representation in local service design…these are really important commitments that have been restated.” Dr Ballard said. Mr Harrison said the name ‘Djerriwarrh Health Services’ would be retained, as would Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs established by DjHS. Better coordination of local services, more cohesive planning for the West Growth Corridor and staff development and career opportunities were listed as the most common potential benefits mentioned in the survey. The two healthcare providers are now awaiting an independent report for their respective administrations, which is then planned to be passed on to the Department of Health Secretary. If the Health Secretary deems the amalgamation to be in the public interest, the report and recommendation will go to the Health Minister for final approval.

What’s your take on health? Do you have concerns or feedback about the way community health is cared for in Moorabool? Now you have the chance to have your say. Council is preparing its Health and Wellbeing Plan for 2021– 2025 and is running a survey to help shape that plan. Issues such as healthy eating, alcohol and smoking are covered by the survey, with an option to take the survey anonymously. Also included is an ‘idea wall’ where Mooraboolites can post their ideas to help benefit community health and wellbeing. The Health & Wellbeing Survey closes on February 22. To participate in the survey, go to moorabool.engagementhub. com.au/healthwellbeing.

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People motor to airfield

By Caitlin Bewley

There were no trains, but plenty of planes and automobiles as the Wings, Wheels and Coffee Show event saw a record attendance, in one of the first major events conducted in Moorabool for 2021. Car enthusiasts from near and far flocked to the Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome on Sunday 7 February, raising just over $15,000 for Djerriwarrh Health Services (DjHS). CEO DjHS Belinda Scott said she was so grateful to the Bacchus Marsh and District Holden Car Club for donating the proceeds to Bacchus Marsh Hospital to help serve the community. “It was fantastic to see so many people turn out for the Wings, Wheels and Coffee event in Bacchus Marsh. “We were thrilled to be able to help out on the day and make sure everyone who attended was safe by manning the first aid tent,” she said. Most of the 1000 plus vehicles were already through the

gates by 10:30am and organiser and President of the BM Holden Car Club, Trevor Oliver, said this was the third year the event had been held. “The first year we held it there were 138 cars, last year we had 300, and this year we had 1,003 cars,” he said. “The atmosphere was electric,” he said. With COVID restrictions in place, Mr Oliver said the attendees played a huge part in making it an easy process. “I was a little stressed about it at one stage, but everyone was really, quite good,” he said. “It appeared that a lot of the older people wore masks, and most people were just sticking to their family groups.” Mr Oliver said the show hit capacity around midday, and once people started to leave, they were able to turn attendees over and let more people in. He described the day as “very successful”. “There were heaps of volunteers from the hospital there,” he said. “DjHS CEO Belinda Scott was there from virtually seven in the morning until we finished on Sunday night.

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“The atmosphere was unbelievable, people waited in queues to get in for forty odd minutes due to COVID codes and scanning, no one seemed to mind,” Mr Oliver said. Over the last three years of Wings, Wheels and Coffee, money has been raised for both the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) and DjHS. In their first year they raised $2,000 for RCH and in their second it was split between RCH and DjHS at $1,500 each. Mr Oliver said this year DjHS deserved the funds because they are “under threat” and the Holden Car Club “believe it should not be shut”. “That’s why we decided as a committee to run the whole event for the Bacchus Marsh Hospital,” he said. Usually at this time of year the David Calleja Memorial Car Show is held at Maddingley Park however, a Calleja Group spokesperson told the Moorabool News it did not go ahead in 2021 due to COVID-19. Profits from that day are also raised for DjHS.

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Nature strip policy being drafted By Caitlin Bewley

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It’s been flagged at a Council meeting and now a report will be prepared.

The online survey took place last December and urged Moorabool Shire residents to have their say on the policy. The survey allowed people to have their say on the types of things they would like to see approved by Council. These included replacing grass for crushed rock, mulch or pavers, additional street trees, and formalised garden beds. A Council spokesperson told the Moorabool News they received a strong response from the community survey, and that majority were in support of people being able to undertake alterations to their nature strips. “A draft policy and guideline, taking into account the survey responses, is currently being prepared for review by Councillors prior to further community consultation being undertaken on the draft,” the spokesperson said. “It is anticipated that the draft policy and guideline will be placed on public exhibition later this financial year.”

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It’s council responsibility. It’s beyond our property boundary within the road corridor. It is so choked with grass, weeds, trees etc that stormwater can’t flow away, and so inundates the local properties. That’s how. - Kay Peaton Allowing residents to have gardens to beautify the nature strips, I know this isn’t for everyone but driving through Ballarat is pure joy. - Judith Rae Either council take care of it, or I can do what I want with it. The fact I have to maintain it to a standard makes no sense. Surely if I maintain it, it’s up to me. If Council maintains it, it’s up to council. - Homer Hapmouche How about fixing the roads first? The small section of Steiglitz St (Ballan) ie exit of IGA section is appalling and has gotten a lot worse. We’re waiting for someone to get seriously hurt. - Lea O’Leary

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Flag raises issues By Helen Tatchell

The results are in from a survey for a nature strip policy and if passed at a future Council meeting, would see residents being able to beautify their nature strips, in line to Council standards.

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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.

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.

Flag raises issues “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.

“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.”

(M/News 9 Feb 2021) I feel that council should display the flags of all community groups. Community groups build and encourage a great State member weighs in on local politics sense of belonging, well-being and involvement in our community. Displaying this rainbow flag is a slap in the face for all of our hardworking community groups. What community group does this flag represent? - Les Stewart 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”.

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.

“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.

We don’t fly flags for any other identity group; only the Australian and indigenous ones. Why the constant need for NEW COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE attention? - Peter Stephenson “I want all residents to have a voice on Council spend and I intend to make sure this is heard

To continue to keep our state safe, new restrictions are in place. You would think they would have better issues to discuss. - Heath Stretton Fitted face masks must be worn

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And please practise COVIDSafe behaviours to keep us safe this summer. Bruce Kendall, it’s been found that it helps foster a sense of • Keep 1.5 metres apart from • Stay home if you feel unwell, belonging and community development. Say a young person those you don’t live with. and get tested. • Keep your handstheir and • Check listed exposure sitesdepression, and was struggling with sexuality and had surfaces clean. follow the health advice provided. seeing this helps them know they are valued in this town. LGBTQI youngStay people are atrestrictions least twice as likely up to date on statistically exposure sites and by visiting CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au to have a mental health crisis. Reed Nikki For translated information about coronavirus visit CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au/translations

Instead of bringing it to a council meeting, the person who put forward this motion could have just gone straight to the CEO and asked it to be done. No reports needed, no mess, no fuss. Why it had to be made into a big deal and voted on I have no idea. - Tony Ambrogio Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au The Moorabool News – Page 7 News *Babies under the age of 12 months are not included in this daily limit number. Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne

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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.

Asbestos in soil one of many reasons for delay (M/News 9 Feb 2021)

Can we forward the asbestos soil to Daniel Andrews courtesy of Bacchus Marsh residents? - Peter Stephenson 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.

Bull**** they just didn’t want to hurry up. Typical roadworkers want to drag it out. - John Wallace March? Ha ha and pigs might fly as well, let’s see if he is right. - Faye McGrath

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Businesses in the Ballan Industrial Estate will finally be connected to a reliable gas supply, with Council completing construction last December. The new gas main was constructed as part of the Gillespies Lane/Haddon Drive upgrade works, which begun last June. Businesses in the industrial estate have until now had to use bottled gas, which is not only more expensive, but also less reliable and more dangerous due to the need to transport the bottles. Council reported in January that residents and businesses would now be able to connect to the new gas main by contacting their gas retailer. Michael Ryan, President of Ballan & District Chamber of Commerce, told the Moorabool News he believed the new gas main would be a great boost for businesses in the industrial estate. “From a Chamber of Commerce point of view, it’s a great outcome. Clearly gas is required in the estate, and it should certainly make the efficiency of those businesses that need gas better,” Mr Ryan said. “Maybe it could attract more businesses onto the estate, there’s room down there. I certainly can’t see a downside to it from a business development point of view.” Mr Ryan said gas bottles are more expensive, more inconvenient and probably not as safe as main source gas. “Mains gas certainly makes everything a lot more efficient and safer,” he said. The gas main runs for two kilometres along Haddon Drive, Smallmans and Gillespies Lane – connecting the industrial estate to the Denholms Road gas network. Along with the addition of the gas main, Council has also widened, re-sheeted and sealed the portion of Gillespies Lane running from Denholms Road to Old Geelong Road.

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By Caitlin Bewley A volunteer group are opening a store in the heart of Gordon following community consultation, which outlined the difficulty in bringing consumers to the towns CBD. Gordon FarmGate is 100 per cent volunteer run, will be located on the Main Street (Gordon) next to Gordon Bleu, and will be a food hub destination sourcing local produce from within a 60km radius. “After community consultation with other small businesses, we realised there was some difficulty getting people into the Main Street of Gordon,” President Susanna McPherson said. “We began thinking, how can we change that? How can we get people into the centre of Gordon? How do we support producers? How do we get more money into the town? How do we promote socialising through volunteering?” Ms McPherson emphasised that the Gordon community has a lot to choose from within a 60km radius, and that fruit, vegetables, meat, small goods, jams, and truffles were only some of the options.

The idea was sparked after a trip to Canberra in 2019 and had been in the works since. Ms McPherson was part of a Ballarat Leadership program and went on a trip to Canberra to meet the Prime Minster and other politicians. She said meeting politicians was “supposed to be the highlight of the trip”, but seeing a group of stores in a small suburb took the cake. “This store was 100 per cent run by volunteers,” Ms McPherson said. “This community, through volunteering, changed this set of shops from an eye sore to an amazing community venue. “It got me to thinking, if these people can do it, why can’t we?” she said. Although COVID pushed back the initial opening plans, Ms McPherson said she’s hopeful Gordon FarmGate could open their doors towards the end of February. “We want to get as many people and businesses involved as we can,” she said. “It’s 100 per cent volunteer run so any help from the community would be amazing.” The Gordon FarmGate is a Not-For-Profit organisation and has a website for an up and coming online store.

By Caitlin Bewley

There will be no friendly face at your door this year after a fundraising event had to change their plans due to COVID restrictions. The Bacchus Marsh SES Unit launched their annual Doorknock Appeal on Saturday 6 February at the Bacchus Marsh and Darley Headquarters. Running for the entire month of February and traditionally sees volunteers going door to door to raise money for the local unit. Community Engagement Officer for the Bacchus Marsh Unit, Jane Patton, said this years’ fundraiser has been a challenge, but that they needed to think outside the box to ensure money could still be raised. “This is our main pool of fundraising, it’s what keeps our unit going to continue to serve the town and the Moorabool Shire,” Ms Patton said. “It’s a really important functionality for the unit to continue to serve the community as we do.” Money raised during the annual fundraiser goes towards general maintenance on vehicles, registration, insurance, rescue equipment, and operational expenses. However, Ms Patton says it’s not all about the money, it’s about creating a relationship between the SES Unit and the community.

“When we do get a call out it’s important that we have that connection and relationship with the community,” she said. “They know our faces because it is local members involved in the door knock in years gone by, so you get to know the [people involved in the SES]. “That helps ease the stress when there’s an emergency, we’re all local within Moorabool, it’s just putting a face to the name and building that relationship with the community,” Ms Patton said. Although a monetary goal was not disclosed for this month’s fundraiser, Ms Patton said if they made 50 per cent of what they usually make, they would be overjoyed. “Because we’re not knocking on doors, we haven’t been able to get in contact with the community as well as we’d like to in order to raise funds,” she said. “But we want to thank the community for the support we receive every year, and we just hope this year we can get some funds so we can continue to serve our community,” she said. Donations will be accepted at - PO Box 69 Bacchus Marsh 3340, Arbee Real Estate, Main Street Bacchus Marsh or online via www. givenow.com.au/bacchusmarshses. Direct deposit details can be found on the VICSES Bacchus Marsh Unit Facebook page.

Christmas spruce up again? What should Christmas look like in Moorabool? Council’s Economic Development team put in some extra effort making Christmas bright last year, with Christmas trees, signs, baubles and roving Santa’s, just a few of the features of 2020. Moorabool Shire Council’s Executive Manager of Community Planning and Economic Development, Henry Bezuidenhout, told the Moorabool News that community feedback played a big role in the scale of Council’s Christmas decorations. “As per Council’s published 2020/21 budget, $50,000 was made available for Christmas 2020 in response to community feedback demonstrating a strong desire for Christmas decorations,” he said. “Council looks forward to Have Your Say feedback on Christmas 2020, as it may inform plans for Christmas 2021.” Mr Bezuidenhout said.

Speeding for safety By Lachlan Ellis

Now, Council wants community feedback on how Christmas could be even better in 2021. The ‘Christmas Decorations in Moorabool’ survey takes no longer than 5 minutes to fill out, and simply asks Mooraboolites whether they’d like Council to keep installing Christmas decorations, what they liked most about the decorations, and things they’d like to see done

differently. Community feedback will be used alongside logistical and budgetary restrictions to determine what Christmas decorations will be arranged this December. To provide your feedback on how Christmas should look in 2021, visit moorabool.engagementhub.com. au/christmas. The survey closes on 28 February.

A driver going more than 20 km/h over the speed limit did so to avoid a head-on collision. The Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court heard that Simon Eldering was caught by police hitting a top speed of 124 km/h in a 100 km/h zone, but Mr Eldering told Magistrate Bob Kumar at a February 5 hearing the alternative would have been an accident. Police Prosecutor Senior Constable Mitchell Pruitt provided the Magistrate with Victoria Police’s official brief on the incident. “On Monday 4 May at 6:29 pm, the accused was observed by police driving a white Holden ute overtaking another vehicle at a fast rate of speed. Police checked the vehicle’s speed with a prescribed speed detector. The accused maintained a speed of 124 km/h in a default 100 km/h speed zone. Police issued the accused with a notice for a fine of $330 and 3 demerit points,” Senior Constable Pruitt said.

Mr Eldering said that an oncoming car had surprised him, forcing him to go over the speed limit as he could not return to the left lane. “There is a crest there and all of a sudden, over the crest I saw headlights. It was dark, it was 6:30 or so at night. I immediately accelerated as I wasn’t able to duck behind the car, there was a glazier truck behind me,” Mr Eldering told the court. “I was passing a car doing 90 and saw a car coming, so I sped up to overtake…I just wanted to get back safely so there were no accidents,” he said. Magistrate Kumar recognised the dangerous situation Mr Eldering had been in, as well as his fairly clean record, and gave him a more lenient penalty than the one prescribed by police. “I will be imposing a fine of $150 without conviction. You have a very limited history.” Magistrate Kumar said.

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As part of the fixed radio (wireless) component of the Network, nbn is proposing to expand the existing radio network base station at the following location: 90 Mt Blackwood Rd Myrniong Vic 3341 (1/169083) (RFNSA Site No. 3341003) The proposed works on site will involve the upgrade of existing technology upon the facility including and not limited to the replacement and installation of new antennas, radiocommunication dishes and associated ancillary equipment to enhance transmitting technology. Furthermore the works will involve the replacement and addition of equipment shelters/outdoor units adjacent to the facility.

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2021 SENIOR FIXTURE ROUND 1 - 17 April Ballarat v Bacchus Marsh (Night) Darley v Sunbury (Night) East Point v Sebastopol Melton v Melton South Redan v North Ballarat (Night) Lake Wendouree - Bye

ROUND 7 - 29 May Ballarat v East Point Darley v Melton South North Ballarat v Bacchus Marsh Redan v Lake Wendouree Sebastopol v Sunbury Melton - Bye

ROUND 13 - 17 July Bacchus Marsh v Melton South Lake Wendouree v Ballarat Sunbury v Darley East Point v Melton Sebastopol v North Ballarat Redan - Bye

ROUND 2 - 24 April Bacchus Marsh v Darley (Night) East Point v Lake Wendouree (Night) Melton South v Redan North Ballarat v Ballarat (Night) Sunbury v Melton Sebastopol - Bye

ROUND 8 - 5 June Bacchus Marsh v Lake Wendouree East Point v Darley Melton South v Ballarat North Ballarat v Melton Sebastopol v Redan Sunbury - Bye

ROUND 14 - 24 July Bacchus Marsh v North Ballarat Ballarat v Melton South Darley v Redan Sunbury v East Point Lake Wendouree - Bye Melton - Bye Sebastopol - Bye

ROUND 3 - 1 May Melton South v Bacchus Marsh Lake Wendouree v North Ballarat Melton v Sebastopol Redan v Ballarat East Point v Sunbury Darley - Bye

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ROUND 4 - 8 May Ballarat v Lake Wendouree (Night) Darley v Melton (Night) Bacchus Marsh v East Point Melton South v Sunbury North Ballarat v Sebastopol Redan - Bye ROUND 5 - 15 May Redan v Bacchus Marsh Ballarat v Darley Lake Wendouree v Sebastopol Melton v East Point Sunbury v North Ballarat Melton South - Bye ROUND 6 - 22 May Darley v Sebastopol East Point v North Ballarat Lake Wendouree v Melton South Melton v Redan Sunbury v Ballarat Bacchus Marsh - Bye

ROUND 9 - 19 June Ballarat v Sebastopol Lake Wendouree v Melton Melton South v East Point Redan v Darley Sunbury v Bacchus Marsh North Ballarat - Bye

ROUND 15 - 31 July Melton v Darley North Ballarat v East Point Redan v Melton South Sebastopol v Lake Wendouree Bacchus Marsh - Bye Ballarat - Bye Sunbury - Bye

ROUND 10 - 26 June Darley v North Ballarat East Point v Redan Melton v Bacchus Marsh Sebastopol v Melton South Sunbury v Lake Wendouree Ballarat - Bye

ROUND 16 - 7 August East Point v Ballarat Lake Wendouree v Bacchus Marsh Melton South v Melton North Ballarat v Redan Sunbury v Sebastopol Darley - Bye

ROUND 11 - 3 July Bacchus Marsh v Sebastopol Ballarat v Melton Lake Wendouree v Darley Melton South v North Ballarat Redan v Sunbury East Point - Bye

ROUND 17 - 14 August Ballarat v Sunbury Darley v Bacchus Marsh Lake Wendouree v Redan North Ballarat v Melton South Sebastopol v Melton East Point - Bye

ROUND 12 - 10 July Bacchus Marsh v Redan Darley v Ballarat Sebastopol v East Point North Ballarat v Lake Wendouree Melton v Sunbury Melton South - Bye

ROUND 18 - 21 August Bacchus Marsh v Sunbury Melton v Lake Wendouree Melton South v Darley Redan v East Point Sebastopol v Ballarat North Ballarat - Bye

FINALS

WEEK 1 - 28th & 29th August WEEK 2 - 4th & 5th September WEEK 3 - 11th September GRAND FINAL - 18th September

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The 2021 BFNL Season Draw (The winners and losers...) Local BFNL footy writer for the Moorabool News, Todd Whelan, analyses the fall out of this season’s proposed draw for 2021, ranking them in order from easiest to hardest …

Todd Whelan

While Redan savour a second successive number one rated draw, local teams Bacchus Marsh (#2) and Darley (#3) can breathe a sigh of relief having fared well according to the formulated study. Melton (#11) appear to have copped the wrath of the ‘draw gods’ with five ‘away’ highway trips to Ballarat, not to mention double-up meetings with four finalists from 2019 including Grand Final duo East Point and Sebastopol. While Melton South’s (#6) Ballarat travel diary mirrors the Bloods, the draw around that looks far more favourable for a team expected to rise. As for the reigning dual Premiers East Point (#8), they copped a draw worthy of a team aiming for a three-peat.

Sebastopol (#4) will enjoy a dream run in the final third of their matches especially, while North Ballarat (#5) fared next best out of brick city. The Roosters draw, with scope for improvement on and off field sees them in the mix for a sneaky finals berth. Lake Wendouree (#7) and more-so Ballarat (#10) appear to have the job ahead according to the formula despite their marquee signings. Flag challenges Sunbury (#9) finished mid - low table with the draw after a difficult rating in 2019. Ironically, the Lions 2020 draw (#4) was looking bright but alas, covid was to blame. Analytics aside for a brief moment, how good is it footy’s back…. (well nearly).

BFNL draw ranked easiest to hardest -

1. REDAN - 94

2. BACCHUS MARSH - 97

3. DARLEY - 98

4. SEBASTOPOL - 100

5. NORTH BALLARAT CITY - 101

Play TWICE: North Ballarat, Melton South, Bacchus Marsh, Lake Wendouree, Darley, East Point.

Play TWICE: Sunbury, Melton South, North Ballarat, Lake Wendouree, Darley, Redan.

Play TWICE: Ballarat, Sunbury, Redan, Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Melton South.

Play TWICE: East Point, North Ballarat, Lake Wendouree, Sunbury, Ballarat, Melton.

Play TWICE: Redan, Lake Wendouree, Sebastopol, East Point, Bacchus Marsh, Melton South.

Travel WEST: FOUR times - Ballarat (Rd1), Redan (Rd5), North Ballarat (Rd7), Lake Wendouree (Rd16).

Travel WEST: FOUR times: Ballarat (Rd5), East Point (Rd8), Redan (Rd9), Lake Wendouree (Rd11).

Travel EAST: FOUR times: Melton (Rd3), Darley (Rd6), Bacchus Marsh (Rd11), Sunbury (Rd16).

Travel EAST: FOUR times - Sunbury (Rd5), Darley (Rd10), Melton South (Rd11), Bacchus Marsh (Rd14).

WEST ‘highway travel’ record (last two H&A seasons): P9 W2 L7 @22% WIN.

WEST ‘highway travel’ record (last two H&A seasons): P10 W5 L5 @50% WIN.

EAST ‘highway travel’ record (last two H&A seasons): P6 W2 L4 @33% WIN.

EAST ‘highway travel’ record last two H&A seasons: P8 W1 L7 @12.5% WIN.

PROS: - Play only TWO teams (Darley, East Point) TWICE from top six 2019.

PROS:- FOUR ‘HOME’ games in a row Rd11 - Rd14 - Sebastopol, Redan, Melton South, North Ballarat.

PROS:- Meet 2019 Grand Finalists East Point and Sebastopol just ONCE.

PROS:- Play just THREE teams from 2019 Finals TWICE (East Point, Sunbury, Melton).

PROS:- Don’t leave Ballarat until ROUND FIVE (v Sunbury).

- DO NOT leave Ballarat after round 14.

- Meet 2019 Grand Finalists East Point and Sebastopol just ONCE.

- At ‘HOME’ FIVE out of last SIX matches.

- Play FOUR of BOTTOM FIVE sides from 2019 TWICE.

- Highway travel (West) just ONCE after Rd7 - Lake Wendouree (Rd16).

- Sebastopol to be missing ‘home’ after run of FOUR consecutive away games when the TWO sides meet at Darley Park Rd6.

- THREE of opening FOUR games are at home - North Ballarat (Rd1), Ballarat (Rd3), Bye (Rd4), Bacchus Marsh (Rd5).

- Meet only ONE of 2019 Finalists in Ballarat (Redan Rd5).

- No ‘highway travel’ after round 11.

- FOUR trips EAST will be something new for the ‘Burras. Have only highway travelled SIX times last TWO seasons (competition low).

Travel EAST: FOUR times - Melton South (Rd2), Melton (Rd6), Bacchus Marsh (Rd12), Darley (Rd14). EAST ‘highway travel’ record (last two H&A seasons): P8 W2 L6 @25% WIN.

CONS:- Arguably the most well balanced draw in the comp. Even Redan’s back-to-back highway travel commitment in Rd12 (Bacchus Marsh) and Rd14 (Darley) is split via a timely bye. Comment: Again, Redan have landed with the most favourable draw according to the formula. With a few select additions to the playing group and the likes of Lachie George and Orron Stephenson likely to go around again they won’t be far away. Expect the mix of talented youth and experience see Redan making finals for a second successive season. They won’t have any arguments with their draw, that’s for sure.

- Were set to face play FIVE teams twice (in 2020 draw) from top SIX in 2019, but now meet only THREE in 2021. CONS:- ‘AWAY’ FOUR out of SIX games Rd5 - Rd10 - (Redan Rd5, North Ballarat Rd7, Sunbury Rd9, Melton Rd10). *No easier at HOME either side with East Point Rd4, Sebastopol Rd11 (2019 Grand Finalists). Comment: The Cobras will be thrilled with their draw given the nightmare that was planned for 2020. Bacchus Marsh are not here to make up the numbers, rather consider themselves a legitimate top four chance with their new additions over the off season. The draw has improved their currency absolutely, but they’re coming from a fair way back. Nonetheless, they’ll be smiling at Cobra land.

- Don’t leave town until round FIVE (v Ballarat). CONS:- Ordinary stretch Rd8Rd11 with THREE highway trips WEST v East Point (Rd8), Redan (Rd9) and Lake Wendouree (Rd11). Comment:- Darley will welcome an easier draw than recent times given their loss of player personnel since their 2019 Elimination Final defeat to Redan. The draw gives them some chance to feature at the business end, but it won’t be easy. Will need to win the close ones.

CONS:- First HOME game not until ROUND SEVEN (v Sunbury).

Comment:- Despite some time away from home in the first half of the season, the Burras should have the stock to see them through to a forward showing again in 2021. Good list, dream final third of games all at home bar one.

- Play just THREE of top six 2019 twice. (Redan, Sebastopol, East Point). - Play last THREE games at home before Rd18 bye, ideal finals prep (if in contention). CONS:- Play 2019 Grand Finalists East Point and Sebastopol TWICE. - FOUR highway trips EAST will test given recent record. - ‘AWAY’ FOUR of FIVE weeks Rd10 - Rd14 inc THREE highway trips EAST (Darley Rd10, Melton South Rd11, Bacchus Marsh Rd14). Comment: Despite meetings with East Point, Sebastopol and Redan twice, North Ballarat have an even draw to work with. Needless to say, they must improve on their away record down the highway with just ONE win from EIGHT trips (2018/2019). Brendan Macartney at the helm, thriving young kids and some return from injury from their X-factor players makes North Ballarat difficult to predict, leaving destiny in their own hands.

NEXT WEEK: Melton South, Lake Wendouree, East Point, Sunbury, Ballarat, Melton

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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22

Comparison shopping pays off, but written guarantees are essential. Decorating and renovating are favoured. Property transactions require a detailed review. In romance you soar toward cloud nine. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

Avoid being too casual with friends and colleagues. Express your position with assertiveness. An old friend seeks your advice and encouragement and a new friend could prove very demanding. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

You may find yourself mingling with a new group of people and expanding your interests in the process. Recent worries prove unfounded. Your partner is unexpectedly shy. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

1. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 14. 18. 20. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Card (5,2,6) Penetrate (5) Fishing boat (7) Vault (6) River (England) (6) Glossy (5) Velocity (5) Knot (6) Redirect (6) Tornado (7) Supplant (5) Famous author of the 1800’s (5,5,3)

NO. 9184

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 13. 15. 16. 17. 19. 21. 22.

DOWN Slake (6) Praise (5) Recount (7) Destiny (4) Delete (5) Soothe (7) Garment (6) Yearning (7) Flower (7) Effigy (6) Main (6) Afterwards (5) Fit out (5) Spoken (4

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 1. A great character (7,6). 8. Having taken orders, he now gives them (5). 9. Filled to the brim, ran out (7). 10. Flat for two people (6). 11. Abuse again and get in bad with (6). 12. The tapes were damaged in a flood (5). 14. Step from the platform (5). 18. Get excited and are about to egg us on (6). 20. Run after the boy, turning scarlet (6). 23. Prepared to kill to get into the vessel (7). 24. Will have to put back, you add (3,2). 25. To spell it out, that’s what he is! (3-6,4). DOWN 1. Officer who’s not a man of iron? (6). 2. Noses out information, we’re told, and is really good (5). 3. The wrong people are in pain (7). 4. Cat hair (4). 5. What the cockney jockey did to eat (5). 6. Very good cover (7). 7. Seem embarrased by having left home (6). 13. The girl’s in terribly poor condition (7). 15. Land or something with which to work it (7). 16. The dog is black; an advantage (6). 17. Stand right up to get one case (6). 19. Work out only the number to be inserted (5). 21. Speaks in French to, just the same (5). 22. It means you’ve decided to keep your word (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9183

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Capital letter. 8, Prior. 9, S-top-ped. 10, EveNed. 11, R-evil-e. 12, Spate (anag.). 14, Stage. 18, ArO-us-e. 20, Lad-der. 23, S-kill-et. 24, To-t up. 25, Twoletter word. Down - 1, Copper. 2, Prize (pries). 3, Tor-men-t. 4, Lash. 5, ‘E-rode. 6, Topping. 7, Red-den. 13, Pro-Vi’s-o. 15, Tract-or . 16, B-asset. 17, Tr-I-pod. 19, Sol-V-e. 21, Ditto. 22, Stet.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Prospect. 6, Cash. 8, Over. 9, Corporal. 10, Pleat. 11, Annals. 13, Presto. 15, Ornate. 17, Apache. 19, Stack. 22, Marriage. 23, Road. 24, Veto. 25, Thriller. Down - 2, Revel. 3, Surpass. 4, Each. 5, Tarragon. 6, Clown. 7, Scarlet. 12, Forecast. 14, Replace. 16, Natural. 18, Cargo. 20, Crane. 21, Dear.

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.

You should make some financial gains this week. Don’t feel guilty if you wish to spoil yourself. Your natural tact and good humour makes you highly popular in the workplace and the community.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 This is a great week for concluding projects rather than launching new schemes. Your partner may surprise you with a travel-related announcement. A family reunion may offer an opportunity for making new friends. LEO—July 23-August 22

Comparison shopping pays off, but written guarantees are essential. Decorating and renovating are favoured. Property transactions require a detailed review. In romance you soar toward cloud nine. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Profitmaking ideas can now be put into action. Bargain hunting is favourable but over due payments remain slow in coming. A solution to a dilemma may be found in a favourite book. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 A romantic comeback may be on the agenda. Mechanical repairs should not be ignored. Youngsters may offer uncomonly mature suggestions, so don’t hesitate to seek out their ideas.

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME

This is a good week for business, in which ideas sparkle and you are most persuasive. Stay clear of prying neighbours. A former admirer may contact you. Keep your ANSWER ideas open for a bargain.BELOW SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Your memory plays tricks and it’s wise to keep a diary of events and appointments. If any repairs need to be done, don’t go penny-pinching and stay clear of amateurs. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Moderation is the keyword during a week that favours a generally conservative approach. Important correspondence comes your way after the weekend. Make a point of collecting debts. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Your creative juices are perking, so your special touches could make much out of the ordinary. In making a presentation, don’t hesitate to add a bit of flair.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 Organization is the keyword. Resist the tendency to take on too many projects simultaneously. Your sense of humour is bright and wins new admirers. Surprise bills may arrive at the end of the week. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are self-sufficient, filled with compassion and always logical, but in romance you could afford to be more spontaneous. A unique business opportunity may evolve earlier than you once thought.

Profitmaking ideas can now be put into action. Bargain hunting is favourable but over due payments remain slow in coming. A solution to a dilemma may be found in a favourite book.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 A romantic comeback may be on the agenda. Mechanical repairs should not be ignored. Youngsters may offer uncomonly mature suggestions, so don’t hesitate to seek out their ideas. SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

This is a good week for business, in which ideas sparkle and you are most persuasive. Stay clear of prying neighbours. A former admirer may contact you. Keep your ideas open for a bargain. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Your memory plays tricks and it’s wise to keep a diary of events and appointments. If any repairs need to be done, don’t go penny-pinching and stay clear of amateurs. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Moderation is the keyword during a week that favours a generally conservative approach. Important correspondence comes your way after the weekend. Make a point of collecting debts. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Your creative juices are perking, so your special touches could make much out of the ordinary. In making a presentation, don’t hesitate to add a bit of flair.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 Organization is the keyword. Resist the tendency to take on too many projects simultaneously. Your sense of humour is bright and wins new admirers. Surprise bills may arrive at the end of the week. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are self-sufficient, filled with compassion and always logical, but in romance you could afford to be more spontaneous. A unique business opportunity may evolve earlier than you once thought.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Queen of hearts. 8, Enter. 9, Trawler. 10, Cellar. 11, Severn. 12, Sleek. 14, Speed. 18, Tangle. 20, Divert. 23, Twister. 24, Usurp. 25, Edgar Allan Poe. Down - 1, Quench. 2, Extol. 3, Narrate. 4, Fate. 5, Erase. 6, Relieve. 7, Sarong. 13, Longing. 15, Primula. 16, Statue. 17, Staple. 19, Later. 21, Equip. 22, Oral.

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9184

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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

Melton Toyota 143-147 High Street, Melton T: 03 8746 0300 LMCT 1976 meltontoyota.com.au

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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