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Kat and Noah with Seb Pasquali from Western United FC, after his walk. Photo – WUFC FB page. By Lachlan Ellis On a pitch full of A-League stars at AAMI Park Melbourne, it was a 10-year-old Bacchus Marsh boy who took the limelight. Noah Barlow was born with mitochondrial disease or “mito” and is an ambassador for the Mito Foundation’s Bloody Long Walk, which raises funds for treatments, cure research, education, and services for those with the condition. To raise funds for the Mito Foundation, Noah committed to walking one kilometre over ten days (100-metres per day) with a walker, an incredible feat given he normally gets around in an electric wheelchair due to his condition. But a surprise offer from Western United’s Schools, Club and Community Manager, Pete Bradley, saw Noah walk the length of the pitch at AAMI Park on 14 March, before the Western United v Brisbane Roar game, cheered on by spectators and players alike. Walking with Noah all the way to the corner flag was Western United midfielder Seb Pasquali, who gave Noah a

signed jersey with the words “Noah, you’re the man!” on the front. Noah broke his walking record during the AAMI Park walk, walking 136 metres – up from his previous best of 100 metres. Noah’s mum Kat said she was beyond proud of her little legend. “Noah started having stroke-like episodes, metabolic strokes, when he was 18-months old. He’s had eight now,” she said. “He’s spent a very long time in the hospital, and a very long time fighting. We’re so proud of him – his resilience, grit and strength have been the reason he’s been able to rehabilitate each time after each stroke. He looks for joy, excitement, and fun in everything he does…it always serves him well, that attitude. Young Noah said walking the 136-metres was “the best day of his life”.

Ms Barlow said Noah had lived without a proper diagnosis for years and given there is no treatment or cure for mito, “the more finance we can get behind research and trials, the better”. Ninety per cent of the body’s energy is produced by the mitochondria – mitochondrial disease is a degenerative condition that reduces the mitochondria’s ability to produce energy, causing cells to die and organ systems to fail. One Australian child is born every week who will develop a severe or life-threatening mitochondrial condition. Noah Barlow is the oldest child in the world with his type of the mitochondrial disease. At the time of writing, Noah and Kat’s fundraising team “Noah’s Ninjas” has smashed their fundraising target of $2000 to raise $3,885. For more information on mitochondrial disease and to donate to research and support, visit mito.org.au.

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Djerriwarrh Health Services (DjHS) has also begun vaccinations, with the first Phase 1a COVID-19 vaccination in Moorabool being given to a Grant Lodge resident. Bill Cowan has lived at Grant Lodge for threeyears and received his vaccination Wednesday 17 March.

COVID jab comes to Darley

By Lachlan Ellis

Despite no Moorabool healthcare facilities being named as “vaccine hubs” by the Victorian Government, Bacchus Marsh Medical Centre (BMMC) will soon be allocated a limited supply for vulnerable locals. Darley Medical Centre will be the Bacchus Marsh area’s hub for COVID-19 vaccinations, with the Federal Government promising limited supply of doses a week for ‘Phase 1b’ of the vaccination program. The planned starting date for Phase 1b vaccinations at Darley was March 22. However, BMMC Practice Manager Paul Kochskamper said limited supplies meant locals may have to wait a while to get their vaccination (2-3 months). “They say vaccine numbers are going to be limited in the first part of the rollout,” Mr Kochskamper told the Moorabool News. “My ask is that the community is patient Darley Medical Centre will receive a limited number of doses per week from the Federal Government. We’re looking to implement a fair strategy in a timely manner in light of the

supply restrictions.” Mr Kochskamper is asking the community to be understanding. “Because we will be doing the very best we can, and we will be able to make more bookings once more vaccines become available. “We’re looking at what the best way to run this is in terms of logistics… we’re in the process of setting up a dedicated hotline for people to ring to request a vaccination.” Phase 1b Australians are defined as those 70-years or older, health care workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults over 55-years, people with underlying medical conditions, including people with a disability, and critical and high risk workers (defence personnel, police, firefighters, and emergency service personnel), and Australian Government officials, about to be deployed overseas. COVID-19 vaccines will be available to patients over 85 years first, with other priority groups shortly after. To find out if you qualify as a Phase 1b vaccine recipient, you can use the Department of Health’s ‘Vaccine Eligibility Checker’ at covidvaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility.

DjHS CEO, at the time, Belinda Scott said it was an historic moment for DjHS and Moorabool Shire. “It is exciting that Grant Lodge residents and staff are the first people in Moorabool shire to receive the COVID vaccine, we witnessed a significant moment in history yesterday,” Ms Scott said.

Bill Cowan receives the COVID vaccine from nurse immunizer Rachel McInnes. Photo - DjHS

“The roll out of the COVID vaccine to our Grant Lodge residents and staff is a step towards a COVID normal future, it provides protection for our most vulnerable.” Bill’s brother Graeme said having the vaccine would “bring back some normality to Bill’s life, and the residents of Grant Lodge”. The vaccine was administered by DjHS Nurse Immuniser Rachel McInnes, who has been a nurse for nine years, six of those at DjHS. “Being part of this program is exciting for me because it means that our residents will soon able to enjoy the things they love with their loved ones, as we are now able to move closer to normalcy. After working and living through a pandemic as a nurse, it’s a sign of relief to see us moving that one step closer,” Ms McInnes said. DjHS is part of Western Health’s COVID vaccination hub, receiving the Pfizer vaccine from Sunshine Hospital. So far, 22 Grant Lodge residents have received vaccinations.

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By Lachlan Ellis The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has approved plans for the Bulla site near Sunbury to store PFAS-contaminated soil – prompting worries that Maddingley Brown Coal’s site may be next to get the tick. EPA CEO Lee Miezis said the decision had not been made lightly, with the health of the local community and environment the EPA’s highest priority. “We put the health of the environment and community first - and will have a rigorous approach to ensure all safety measures are followed,” Mr Miezis said. Moorabool Environment Group (MEG) and Moorabool Shire Council have expressed concerns over the EPA’s decision, with MEG spokesperson Dr Jodie Valpied saying the group would “consider all options” if MBC’s site was also approved. “At the moment, we’re waiting to see what the EPA’s response will be to Maddingley Brown Coal’s application. We’re not sure what the impact on the Bacchus Marsh site will be until that decision is made,” she told the Moorabool News. “We’re not sure what the timeline for their Environment Management Plan approval process will be, I believe there’s still some documentation that needs to be approved.” “Ms Valpied said they’ll be considering all their options if that approval occurs and that could include a fresh legal challenge. “But we’ll see if the EPA approves, and what form that approval takes. We’ll proceed from there.” Moorabool Shire Council CEO Derek Madden said Council and the community were still being kept in the dark. “The Maddingley Brown Coal and Ravenhall updated EMPs are still being reviewed by the EPA and Council has not been informed on expected timeframes. There has been no communication with Council or the Bacchus Marsh community on the EPA approval process to date, so there is still much angst and uncertainty on the outcomes of the project,” Mr Madden said. Hi-Quality Group, which runs the Bulla site, still needs approval from the Planning Minister, but EPA approval is a major step forward in their tender process to receive the West Gate Tunnel soil. Both Maddingley Brown Coal and Cleanaway’s Ravenhall landfill have the Planning Minister’s approval, with those sites awaiting EPA approval.

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MBC RESPONDS A spokesperson for Maddingley Brown Coal told the Moorabool News that the EPA’s decision had not affected operations at their proposed storage site. “MBC is confident it has a robust plan that meets strict conditions designed to protect human health and the environment, and expects the revised [EMP] document to be approved,” the spokesperson said. “MBC understands there is community interest in this project and will inform the community and stakeholders before works commence. “The tender process continues.”

Help is on offer to improve the safety of your farm with the introduction of the Victorian Government’s $3 million Farm Safety Rebate. Given farms are homes as well as workplaces, the rebate of up to $5000 will enable farmers to invest in permanent infrastructure and equipment which will help improve safety outcomes for their families, workers and visitors. Some examples of equipment and infrastructure that are eligible for the rebate include: • Animal handling infrastructure including sheep handling systems or cattle crushes • Animal management infrastructure including loading ramps, man-gates, access platforms or roofed sheep races • Chemical handling infrastructure including dedicated chemical storage sheds, spill washdown and shower facilities or eye wash stations • Upgrades of shearing, dairy or machinery shed electrics to install safety switches or improve power systems and lighting • Emergency shut off switches for existing machinery • Safe fenced play areas to separate children from the farm, exclusion fencing of farm-based hazards e.g. effluent ponds, reversing cameras or audible reversing beepers and, smart beepers for farm machinery. The Farm Safety Rebate is a key component of Smarter, Safer Farms, a $20 million Victorian Government commitment to improve safety and skills outcomes for Victorian farmers. The program will close 31 December 2021 or when all funds are allocated. For more information or to apply for a rebate visit Rural Finance, call 1800 260 425 or email governmentservices@ruralfinance.com.au

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ST PATRICK’S DAY The Irish heritage shone green last Wednesday 17 March, St Patrick’s Day Aptly named, St Patrick’s Primary School at Gordon, celebrated the day with students wearing ‘a touch of green’, mainly headwear throughout the day as they enjoyed some activities in honour of St Patrick. The cultural and religious celebration is held annually and is the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1000 years. Traditionally, Irish families would attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. The day falls during the Christian season of Lent.

By Lachlan Ellis The fourth annual Moorabool Young Writers’ Awards are now open for entries, with up to $150 on offer for Moorabool’s best young writers. The competition opened on Monday 15 March, with submissions to close on Friday 23 April. The competition is being run by Moorabool Libraries, and headed by local writers Jem Tyley-Miller and Wayne Marshall. Ms Tyley-Miller said the competition was an amazing opportunity for young writers to develop their writing skills. “Young people soak in the magic of stories, and they themselves have such wonderful, fantastical ideas which need to be recorded. If they can learn the skills of good story telling early on, imagine what they can do when they are older,” she told the Moorabool News. “This competition gives them a chance to begin honing their craft while delighting in the joy of being able to tell a ripper yarn. The talent we have seen so far makes me extremely confident about the future of writing in Moorabool.” The Awards will judge three categories/age groups – Junior Awards (Grade 3 and under), Intermediate Awards (Grade 4 – 6) and Youth Awards (under 18 or any high school student). Junior and Intermediate participants may write up to 1000 words, with the two winners of those groups to win $100, and the two runners-up to win $50 book vouchers. The Youth Award winner will get $150, with the runner-up receiving a $75 book voucher. Entries will be judged by award-winning Bacchus Marsh author Allyse Near, with

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Archie Connor from Navigators is planning to enter the Young Writers Awards. Photo – Cindy Connor

the winning stories to be displayed at the Lerderderg Library. Submissions will be accepted in-person at Ballan Library, Lerderderg Library, the Rural Library Van or online at moorabool.vic.gov. au Make sure you fill out the entry form to submit alongside your story. Entry is free, with a limit of one story per child. For more information, visit the Moorabool Shire Council website and search ‘Moorabool Young Writers’ Award 2021’.

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More hands make light work By Lachlan Ellis Ballan’s Steptoes op shop may have changed hands recently, but it’s still the friendly faces of the Ballan Lionesses you’ll see if you visit – and they’re asking for help.

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The op shop raises thousands of dollars for the community despite being open for just two days a week – but that’s only possible thanks to the work of volunteers. Ballan Lionesses President Fred Moore told the Moorabool News that recent retirements and time off from some Lionesses meant more weekly helpers were required. “We desperately need volunteers. Three Lionesses have retired, and two are off for six weeks with operations… we do have some volunteers, but we need more to keep this wonderful thing going,” she said. “We’re a very successful shop, we make a lot of money…we have a lot of fun, that’s why we’re so successful. We’re a happy lot, and our customers will tell you this.” Ms Moore said the recent takeover by Ballan & District Community House had been a smooth transition. “Community House have been great with the merger, the Lionesses are still running Steptoes, under the umbrella of the Community House,” she said.

Long time volunteers – (L-R) Dorothy Shaw, Fred Moore and Celia Meekings. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

“All the money we’re making still goes to the charities and local projects we’ve always done, so it’s no different.” Steptoes is open from 9:30 am to 3 pm

Saturdays, at 111 Inglis Street, Ballan. If you can spare a few hours, call the Community House at 5368 1934, or pop in and let the team know.

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Victorian fox and wild dog bounty collections resumed on Monday 1 March, in line with current COVIDSafe requirements. Agriculture Victoria has a COVIDSafe Plan for each bounty collection centre. If you are attending a collection centre, you must comply with COVIDSafe requirements including physical distancing, good hygiene practices and wearing a face mask indoors and where you can’t distance outdoors. Acceptable entire fox scalps and entire wild dog body parts will be collected from eligible members of the public at specific dates and times, and from sites scheduled as collection centres. No entire-fox scalps or entire wild dog body parts will be accepted at any public counter or state government office. Collections will only be accepted at the designated times. The 2021 bounty collections will run until the end of October. The closest collection point for Moorabool residents is at 25 Vickers Street Sebastopol (Ballarat). Visit www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/bounty to find out more or call the Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

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Moorabool Shire Council Employment

Council Mee�ng The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held on Wednesday 7 April 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

Council invites applications for the existing vacancies: • Principal Strategic Planner

Full-Time Permanent - Based at Darley

• Team Leader Community Support, Assessments and Western Services Part-Time Permanent - Based at Darley

Planning Permit No�ce of an applica�on for planning permit Ask for: Tom Tonkin Email: planning@moorabool.vic.gov.au Our Ref: PA2021038 The land aﬀected by the applica�on is located at – Address of Land:

23 Silverdale Drive, Darley VIC 3340

Land Title Par�culars:

Lot 27 on PS 544486K

Descrip�on Details:

Varia�on of Restric�ve Covenant PS544486K to allow a building within 30m of the rear property boundary.

The applicant for the permit is:

Elite Garages & Barns

Planning Applica�on No.:

PA2021038

Documents detailing the above applica�on can be viewed from the website link in the box below. If you are unable to access the website please contact the Planning department on 5366 7100 and we will arrange for a copy of the documenta�on to be emailed or posted to you. Moorabool Shire Council, 15 Stead Street, Ballan 182 Halle�s Way Darley h�ps://moorabool.greenlightopm.com/public/App_Adver�sing/72102115leucb6O7 Any person who may be aﬀected by the gran�ng of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objec�on must be sent to the Responsible Authority in wri�ng, include the reasons for the objec�on and state how, the objector would be aﬀected. Please be aware that copies of objec�ons/submissions received may be made available to any person for the purpose of considera�on as part of the planning process. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the applica�on before - 6 April 2021 If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you it’s decision. Date: 17 March 2021

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Applications for above job close on Sunday 4 April 2021. All details available from the website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/my-council/employment/careers

Have Your Say: Dra� Road Management Plan 2021-25 Council is undertaking a review of its Road Management Plan (RMP) and we want to hear from you! The RMP provides road users and the community with an overview of the road management policy and prac�ces of Council. The purpose of the review is to incorporate into the document, suggested improvements iden�ﬁed in a review of Council’s current plan (version 4.0, 2017-21) taking into account ﬁnancial considera�ons, community expecta�on and service delivery priori�es. A copy of the proposed Road Management Plan 2021-25 is available for inspec�on at Council’s service centres between 8.30am and 5.00pm or on Council’s website h�ps://haveyoursay.moorabool.vic.gov.au/. Any person wishing to make a submission as part of the review can do so via the website or in wri�ng marked “A�en�on: Asset Management Department, PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342” by close of business Friday 16 April 2021. For further informa�on, please contact Council’s Manager Asset Management on 5366 7100.

Changes to Waste Service - Easter Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North of Old Melbourne Road Bins that are scheduled to be collected on Good Friday - Friday 2 April 2021 will be picked up on Thursday 1 April 2021.

Tenders Council invites tenders for the following contract:

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

• C39-2020/20201

Supply and Installa�on of Sports Ligh�ng, Ballan Recrea�on Reserve

Tender documents and full details of this no�ce will be available on Saturday 20 March 2021 at www.tenderlink.com/moorabool

Principal Office: 15 Stead Street, Ballan Bacchus Marsh Service Centre: 182 Halletts Way, Darley Lerderderg Library: 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh Postal Address: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 (03) 5366 7100 info@moorabool.vic.gov.au www.moorabool.vic.gov.au

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Road rage attacker remorseful By Lachlan Ellis A truck driver who smashed another motorist’s mirror in a fit of rage has apologised, telling police he is “extremely remorseful and embarrassed”. Travis Golland appeared via livestream with his lawyer, Kirk Walker, who spoke on Mr Golland’s behalf. Police Prosecutor Paul Thomas told Magistrate Michelle Hodgson on Friday 5 March at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ court, that Mr Golland had been angered by a slow vehicle driving in front of him. “The incident occurred on the Northern Highway approximately eight kilometres from the township of Elmore. The road was a single carriageway with 100 km/h signs,” Mr Thomas said. “On the 18th of September 2020, the accused approached a slow Subaru wagon and honked his horn. The Subaru did not change his speed, which angered the accused. The accused sped up to overtake the wagon, and when he was clear of the Subaru he indicated left and stopped in front of the wagon. The accused punched the left mirror, causing it to smash, then threw it into a bush. The value of the mirror is $1399.” Mr Thomas told the court in a police interview the accused said he was extremely remorseful and embarrassed.

“He said the wagon was travelling at 80 km/h.” Mr Walker told the court that the incident was the first time his client had committed an offence, and he was cooperative when questioned by police. “Dashcam footage [from the Subaru] was provided to the police so they could see what happened prior to the altercation. We believe that footage shows he [Mr Golland] was open and honest with police in regard to what happened.” “Other than this one incident, he has been a productive member of society.” Magistrate Hodgson agreed that Mr Golland had shown remorse and a willingness to come clean. “This is a serious example of road rage. You hold a great deal of responsibility on the roads as a frequent user of the roads, but I can see you are genuinely remorseful. Your willingness to assist police with their inquiries shows that,” the Magistrate said. “As a general deterrent, there has to be a punishment for this offence. I will place you on an adjourned undertaking for 12 months, and you will have to pay back that $1399. There’s nothing more terrifying than having a vehicle the size of yours close behind you on the road. “Don’t do it again,” she said.

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Animal welfare help on offer Struggling pet owners will get access to free or low-cost desexing, rehabilitation and rehoming services thanks to support from the Victorian Government. Minister for Agriculture MaryAnne Thomas recently opened applications for the first round of the $2.5 million Pet Desexing and Equine Rehabilitation Grants, supporting organisations like not-forprofits, animal shelters and local councils as part of the Animal Welfare Fund Grants Program. The grants program includes $1.5 million over three years to support community organisations that provide free or low-cost desexing of cats and dogs for disadvantaged people. It also includes $1 million over three years for organisations that provide equine rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming. Under Round One of the Pet Desex-

ing Grants, not-for-profit organisations and local councils can apply to purchase equipment or services to deliver free or low-cost desexing programs for cats and dogs owned by vulnerable Victorians. Round One of the Equine Rehabilitation Grants will help eligible notfor-profit equine rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming organisations to purchase equipment or professional services, upgrade their facilities or expand their services. The Animal Welfare Fund Grants Program aims to improve companion animal welfare and to recognise the significant role they play in the lives of Victorians. Online applications for Round One of the Pet Desexing and Equine Rehabilitation and Rehoming Grants are open until Sunday 11 April 2021. For more information and to apply, visit animalwelfare.vic.gov.au.

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YES to supporting youth By Lachlan Ellis The COVID-19 pandemic has hit young Australians hard, with almost threequarters reporting worse mental health – but Headspace and Moorabool Youth Services are working hard to help. According to a Headspace survey, 74 per cent of young people have experienced worse mental health, 86 per cent have experienced a negative impact on mood, wellbeing or sleeping, and 77 per cent said their work, study or finances had been negatively affected since the pandemic began. During the lockdowns, Headspace and the Youth Services team co-ordinated online webinars for young people, and the Youth Services team launched the Youth Engagement Service (YES). Designed by young people for young people, the program aims to help those ages 12–25 who are at risk of disengaging from education and/or employment. Individual support from a youth worker, mentor-

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ing, education, training and employment guidance, opportunities to take part in local community events and more, are all provided by YES for young people who need a hand.

For parents and carers of young people who need advice on how to support them, Headspace Melton is holding a free webinar with helpful tips on Tuesday March 30.

For more information on the YES program, contacted Youth Services at 5366 7100 or youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au.

To register for the webinar, Google ‘Melton COVID-19 Parent and Carer Webinar March 30’ and click the first link.

Eight government schools in the Ballarat region will become more environmentally sustainable and cut their power bills, thanks to solar panel grants from the Victorian Government. Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle announced the funding on March 5, as part of $8.8 million the Government has pledged state-wide for the program. “These projects will make a big difference for our local schools. Cutting emissions and cutting costs, that is good news for everyone,” Ms Settle said. “Up to 390 kW of energy will be generated across these 13 campuses every hour on a sunny day, and we are expected to save 590 tonnes of carbon from being released into the atmosphere every year.” Lal Lal Primary School is one of the eight beneficiaries, with an estimated project cost of $10,940 to install 5.74 kW of solar panels.

Principal Siobhan Gosney said the funding was exciting news for the school. “We’ve already got some existing solar panels, but this funding means we can add to our numbers,” she told the Moorabool News. “It’ll be great, not only will we be saving money, we’ll also be looking after the environment. We try to be as sustainable as possible.” The new solar panels are expected to be installed by the end of 2021, and save Lal Lal Primary School up to $5000 a year. Schools in Ballarat, Buninyong, Delacombe, Mount Rowan, Warrenheip, Woodmans Hill and the four Woady Yaloak Primary School campuses also received grants for solar panels. Under the Green Government School Buildings program, the Government will provide $478,805 to install up to 390 kW of solar panels across 13 local school campuses.

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The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project is a new link that will unlock renewable energy in the region and create jobs and economic development opportunities The project involves building a new approximately 190km electricity transmission line from Bulgana to Sydenham. Read more about the project online at www.westvictnp.com.au WE VALUE YOUR INPUT – JOIN US AT OUR COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSIONS We have narrowed down a broad Area of Interest to a number of corridor options for further investigation and consultation. We encourage your feedback on these options as we work towards identifying a single corridor and a final route. These planning studies and community consultation are an important part of the Environment Effects Statement required by the Victorian Government for this project – your input is important, and we want to hear from you.

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Unveiling the Honour Board dedicated to Vietnam Veterans at Bungaree in 2017 were Barry Scobie, Des Mahar, Michael Cullinan and Ron Trigg. (abs. Peter Prendergast and Noel Mahar). Photo – Dennis Spielvogel Co-owner of Little Lucky Cafe, Keely Hamilton. Photo – Caitlin Bewley

Eat, drink ensures support for locals

By Caitlin Bewley As restrictions begin to ease on restaurant dining and a dim light shines from a seemingly never-ending COVID tunnel, the ‘Hungry? Eat Local’ campaign has been extended for another stint. The campaign initially launched in late March 2020 by Moorabool Shire Council, aimed to help sustain hospitality businesses that chose to remain open in some capacity during COVID. Through to the end of 2020, the campaign was intentionally targeted at locals 18+ whilst informally monitoring local sentiment towards welcoming back external visitors in line with Government advice. Now almost a year in, the campaign relaunched in early March 2021 for its fourth iteration, enabling Council to broaden the reach and evolve the message. “The continuation of the campaign in 2021 is possible with thanks to State Government hospitality funding supporting adaptation to outdoor dining, and this includes the creation of the new Taste the Central Highlands video,” Senior Economic Development Officer Tina Seirlis said. “The overarching goal is to inspire curiosity and visits to the campaign landing page,

promoting the list of businesses who have opted in,” she said. Ms Seirlis said the campaign objective was practical and simple – “increased marketing would help sustain hospitality businesses that chose to remain open.” Co-owner of Little Lucky Café in Bacchus Marsh, Keely Hamilton, said being part of the initiative really helped her team feel supported by the community during COVID. “We definitely built-up our local customer base during those months, and being part of the campaign has helped,” she said. “It was amazing to have the community [and Council’s] support during COVID and it’s been great to have people behind us.” There is no cost for hospitality venues to register in the ‘Hungry? Eat Local’ campaign, and venues who haven’t yet signed up, can register before March 25, 2021. The campaign will run until June 30 after which time opportunities for what could occur beyond will be considered. A list of all hospitality venues currently involved in the campaign can be found at www.morabool.vic.gov.au/orderlocal and the Taste Central Highlands video can be found on Council’s website or on their Facebook page.

Wire skewers man in workplace accident

By Caitlin Bewley

A 37-year-old man sustained a serious upper body injury after being impaled by a sharp wire at his Wattle Flat workplace. Wattle Flat sits north-west of Bungaree. On Tuesday March 9 at a local transport business, a man was allegedly stripping paint and rust off an air feeder with a wire wheel bench grinder when the accident occurred. During the process, a piece of wire caught in the machine, flicked off, and impaled the man in the lower abdomen. Leading Senior Constable Athel Chaffey from Clunes police said they attended at around 5pm with a road ambulance already on the scene upon their arrival. Ambulance Victoria told the Moorabool News they were called to the Wattle Flat incident and the man in his 30s was flown, by air ambulance, to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition. Work Safe were notified of the incident.

Restrictions dawn on RSL

By Lachlan Ellis

Some ANZAC Day services across the state will not go ahead this year due to uncertainty around COVID-19 restrictions, while others will go ahead with strict COVID-safe rules in place. Despite events such as Moomba, the Ballarat Begonia Festival, and the Chill Out Festival at nearby Daylesford going ahead, ANZAC Day ceremonies in some small towns, including Coimadai, have been cancelled. Coimadai Memorial Park Chairman Ken McDonald said the ongoing restrictions had forced the cancellation of ceremonies at the park. “Unfortunately, there will be no formal ceremony for ANZAC Day this year at the Coimadai Memorial Park, due to restrictions imposed over COVID,” he said. “In the absence of an approved event, any members or friends who would like to place a wreath or floral tribute on the cairn are welcome to do so. Around 10.30am the Association ladies will be providing morning tea for anyone present at the time. Of course, social distancing rules will apply. We all look forward to ‘normality’ in future years.” President of the Bacchus Marsh RSL, Cherrison Lawton, said the Bacchus Marsh Dawn Service would go ahead for RSL members and guests only. “It’s really difficult with COVID policies, we’ve decided we’ll hold a Dawn Service for members and their guests,” Ms Lawson told the Moorabool News.

“Our plans and COVID-safe policies had to be submitted to the Government two months in advance, we’re walking that line between COVID restrictions, members’ requirements and the community’s requirements. Hopefully this will be the last year, hopefully things will be sorted next year. Ballan RSL will also be going ahead with commemorations too, with President Rick Campey saying precautions would be taken to keep attendees safe. “There will be registration required, whether it’s QR code or a combination of QR code and written attendance,” he said. “We will be holding a Dawn Service at A.A. McLean Reserve starting at 6 am, a veteransonly march stepping off at 1pm, and an afternoon service after that at the cenotaph. “The current restrictions are a maximum of 1000 people. We encourage people to check our Facebook page in the lead-up to ANZAC Day, we’ll be posting updates there. As with everything, it’s all subject to change, things can change within a matter of hours and minutes these days.” Both Ms Lawton and Mr Campey encourage Mooraboolites to continue the new ‘Light Up the Dawn’ tradition if they can’t attend a Dawn Service in person, by walking out onto their driveway, porch or verandah with a candle at 6am. The Australian War Memorial in Canberra will be livestreaming its Dawn Service and National Ceremony with ticketed physical attendance. Only 4200 people will be allowed at Canberra’s Dawn Service, and 3000 at the National Ceremony.

OPPOSITION CALLS FOR CLARITY Victorian Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Tim Bull, said it was not good enough that the government had not set out clear rules for ANZAC Day ceremonies, just five weeks out from ANZAC Day. “This is one of the major annual events the Andrews Labor Government should have made plans for long ago – instead of leaving clubs in the dark five weeks out and with little time to have COVID-safe plans approved,” Mr Bull said media statement. “Lifting the crowd limits for outdoor ceremonies will take a lot of the pressure off small clubs that attract crowds larger than 1000 people. “While Victoria continues its run of days without community transmission, it makes sense to apply common sense.” Marches and commemorations in other states have the green light to go ahead, with Sydney’s CBD march to have a maximum of 5000 ticketed participants, and Brisbane and Perth’s to go ahead without a restriction on numbers. Mr Bull drew attention to this in his statement, but said that naturally he wanted an ANZAC Day that was safe for Victorians. “We all want to see events run in a COVID-safe way, but without further direction from the Andrews Labor Government by the end of the week, more clubs are saying they’ll have no choice but to cancel,” Mr Bull said. “The Andrews Labor Government must urgently set out clear guidelines for local RSLs, including on crowd limits, social distancing, crowd management and the wearing of masks. “COVID lockdown meant we couldn’t come together last year to honour our service men and women; now bureaucratic hold-ups are putting 2021 services at risk.”

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“Didn’t know” about interlock condition By Lachlan Ellis A Bacchus Marsh man has told Magistrate Bob Kumar he “didn’t know” he still had an interlock condition on his licence when police pulled him over. Darren Widgery appeared in the local Magistrates’ Court on February 26, entering a guilty plea to driving a vehicle without an interlock, while an interlock condition was on his licence. Mr Widgery said when he received his licence back after a suspension, he falsely believed the interlock condition had been removed. “When I got my licence back, I missed that part with the interlock condition, I thought I had passed that.” he said. However, the removal required an application that Mr Widgery never made.

“Upon review of his licence in August 2020, it was found that on the 29th of May 2019, an interlock condition was applied and there was no application to have it removed. Inspection of the vehicle found there was no interlock device fitted. The accused’s stated reason was ‘I didn’t know’.” Police Prosecutor Senior Constable Steve Repac told the Magistrate. Magistrate Kumar applied some leniency, understanding that Widgery had made an honest mistake - but he told Mr Widgery that he would not be so lucky if this happened again. “This charge carries a penalty of imprisonment, but I won’t be applying it. It would be my intention to impose a fine of $750. But if you don’t have an interlock fitted and you appear here again, someone will want to impose that imprisonment on you,” Magistrate Kumar warned.

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Vision is clear for 2030 By Lachlan Ellis The results of Moorabool Shire Council’s Community Vision survey has been released, with over 450 respondents sharing their vision of what the perfect Moorabool should look like in 2030. The survey opened in December last year and closed on January 5, with 451 people taking part, including 397 survey participants, 49 online workshop attendees and 5 phone interviewees. Council reported eight main priorities from the survey – parks, family spaces, country town feel, diversity and inclusion, local employment, waste management, services for older people and emergency management. Ninety per cent of respondents said they want Moorabool to maintain its “unique peri-urban charm” in 2030. The survey results will form part of Moorabool’s next Community Vision and Council Plan, with Customer Experience and Innovation Manager Mike Whittaker telling the Moorabool News that community input would be crucial. “As required under the Local Government

Act, Council’s Community Vision will be reviewed in consultation with the community following the next Council election and used to inform the development of the next Council Plan and actions,” Mr Whittaker said. “In addition to surveys, Council held two community workshops to explore what the ideal Moorabool might look like in 2030 and deliberate over our shared vision for Moorabool 2030. Phone surveys were also used for hard-to-reach residents. “The key findings and themes that emerged through this process are being used in planning workshops with Councillors and management to inform the development of the Council Plan and actions over the next four years.” A Community Vision sets out “long-term aspirations of the community”, and states what the community wants Moorabool to be like in ten years’ time. Council Plans are set for a four-year period and set goals, outline how efforts and resources will be prioritised, and how Council will measure success in meeting community needs.

Cart before the horse? With the ‘Big Victorian Harvest’ ongoing, the State Government is providing training and financial incentives to people picking up harvest work – but not everyone thinks the strategy will bear fruit. As part of the $500 million Working for Victoria initiative, the Government is offering up to $2,430 in bonus pay, free induction programs, and free TAFE courses. And while the agriculture industry certainly needs a hand getting more workers, the State Opposition claims the support is too little, too late. In a March 11 media release, Shadow Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh said the timing of grants was poor, given “harvest season was over for many farmers and well underway for others”.

“To announce accommodation grants, that will do nothing to help our farmers this harvest, shows the desperation of a Labor Government totally devoid of ideas but desperate for a headline,” Mr Walsh said. “Seasonal workers were needed months ago but are still not expected to arrive in the next few weeks. It’s too little too late for many Victorian farmers. “We’re now two weeks into March, and Labor’s deal with Tasmania still hasn’t delivered a single picker to a Victorian farm – long past the promise of workers being available by the end of February.” According to the National Lost Crop Register launched last December by Growcom, more than $45 million worth of crops from 65 farms has gone to waste in Australia due to worker shortage.

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Letters to the Editor W R I T ING LET T ER S TO T H E EDI TOR Each letter must be accompanied with the writer’s full name, address and phone number (name and suburb for publication only) and be limited to 300 words. Letters to be received via post or email (preferred option). The Editor has the right to limit the amount of words in each letter received and published letters are at the discretion of the Editor. Send your letters to news@themooraboolnews.com.au Dear Editor, It is with a heavy heart I acknowledge your recent article titled “History retained in a Book”, (23 Feb 2021), capturing a small snapshot of Inverlochy, which was part of Bacchus Marsh history. As a small boy in the 1960s when we ventured down to George’s for fish and chips, I always asked my Dad to take me across the road so I could stare in awe through the gate or a crack in the fence, at Inverlochy. I would imagine the wealth of the owners of this residence and the status they would hold in our small community. As stated in your article, Community spirit was strong in those days and the residences of Inverlochy played a huge part in the community spirit assisting in the Aged facilities garden parties, charity evenings and weddings. Some of the newer residences of Bacchus Marsh may not think the demolition of Inverlochy is significant in the town history but I can guarantee you that many of the older local residences are devastated at the loss. I believe Council should take some of the responsibility because they would have issued the demolition permit and very few people knew about the demolition until it was too late. Whilst I realise Inverlochy was not heritage listed it was an iconic part of the character of our township, which has now been lost forever in the name progress and development which is totally unacceptable to me. Glenn Townsend Bacchus Marsh

Asbestos, not a DIY project By Lachlan Ellis COVID is a danger present in the front of many people’s minds right now, but those doing DIY at home may be exposed to something even more dangerous – asbestos. Steve Marett is the Managing Director of Grounds Maintenance Australia (GMA), and operates out of Bacchus Marsh. He says asbestos removal is a specialised task that can only be safely done by professionals – and he hopes to play his part removing it from local homes and industry. “I am passionate about the western suburbs and really love doing my part in helping to clear up the communities I work and live in, but it’s going to take a while,” Mr Marett told the Moorabool News. “If asbestos is present in homes, we can be removing a tonne of material. But because it can’t be done by just anyone - you need to have a Class A asbestos removal licence means it can be a time-consuming process.

“I’m lucky to be working with people who have been doing this for 35 years. There are hidden dangers for the average DIY guy, especially during COVID. People with time on their hands can do significant harm to themselves, family or neighbours. That’s where we step in. Lots of people have children and loved ones they live with, and you don’t want to see them exposed to this stuff.” GMA has removed, on average, between 10 and 15 tonnes of asbestos from domestic properties over the last year. Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, with around 4,000 asbestos-related deaths occurring every year in Australia – roughly three times the annual road toll. If you believe your home is contaminated with asbestos, don’t try to remove it yourself – contact a licenced asbestos removal company immediately.

Dear Editor, I would like to thank Peter Muir (Letters to the Editor 09/03) for enlightening me to his concerns over the erection of power transmission lines through his property. I am also saddened to hear of his concerns over his mental health and financial security should the power line project go ahead in its current form. I was also interested to read Nathan Lidgett’s letter in the same issue. However, neither letter answered my concerns regarding the despicable comparisons made in Jim Phasey’s letter, or the use of misleading or deceitful statements. For example, Peter Muir claims that distribution networks are the same as transmission lines. This is patently false. There are substantial easements around transmissions lines (40m - 60m), and steel towers up to 80m tall supporting the cabling, not timber or concrete poles of 10m height with trees growing close by and sometimes overhanging them. That is why distribution networks cause fires and transmission lines do not. Could I also point out that there are farms I pass regularly which have transmission towers located on their properties who manage to plough their fields, plant their crops, maintain their fields, and presumably run a viable farming business. One such is located just before Greene Road Leigh Creek. Peter might be able to seek some guidance from them on how to manage his property around these issues. Finally, can I state that any time I find people trying to mislead me in a debate I am unlikely to side with them. My assumption is that if they seek to mislead me, they have something to hide. The only s*** I see in Nathan Lidgett’s letter is bulls***. Ross Redwin Korweinguboora

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Branch Manager Ian Prince presents a cheque to Charlotte Robinson.

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By Lachlan Ellis A local bank branch has spent big on scholarships for Mooraboolites seeking higher education – to the tune of $26,000. Eight new university students applied for $5,000 per annum scholarships from Bacchus Marsh Community Bank Branch. Three were successful, with one young man getting an incredible $20,000 grant. Keely Rich from Bacchus Marsh College and Charlotte Robinson from CRC Melton were awarded one-off bursaries of $3,000 each to support them in their first year at university. Zavier Magill-Izzard, a local SES volunteer and an Air Force Cadet from Bacchus Marsh College, was granted $5,000 per year for a four-year Criminology and Cyber Security degree. Branch Manager Ian Prince told the Moorabool News that awarding the scholarships was something staff at the Community Bank looked forward to every year. “It’s giving local youth an opportunity to better themselves. They may be vulnerable

to not be able to go on to university. So, the more people we can help locally to progress from secondary education to university is very important for the community longterm,” Mr Prince said. “It’s one of those things we enjoy doing every year now, and the more kids that can get one of our scholarships, the better.” A number of factors were considered when allocating the money, including applicants’ involvement in the community, their personal need for financial assistance, selfmotivation, leadership and their ATAR – though Mr Prince said success at high school wasn’t necessarily essential. “Their ATAR is certainly something we look at, though it’s not always the be-all and endall. It’s important in getting into university in the first place.” he said. The banks Board Chair, Claire Sutherland, said it was thanks to the community that these grants were possible. “With thanks to our customers, we are able to support young people in our community to achieve their goals.” she said.

(L-R) Zavier Magill-Izzard was the major scholarship recipient with Branch Manager Ian Prince and Board Chair Claire Sutherland.

Food bowl future under the microscope

By Caitlin Bewley Community engagement into reform options for the planning system to protect Melbourne’s agricultural land have closed and results are expected to be shared in mid-2021. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DEWLP) provided the community with an opportunity to have a say on the future of Melbourne’s food bowl which closed on February 5. Planning options were presented for the protection of green wedges and agricultural land within 100km of Melbourne, which takes in Moorabool’s farming zone. In the February 3 Moorabool Shire Council meeting, Council forwarded a submission to DELWP outlining the matters discussed in the report. Three online sessions were held by DELWP over December 2020 and January 2021 which saw approximately 200 participants attend.

Consultation is currently in phase two, where stakeholders and community members were notified of the proposed options and asked to deliver feedback on those options. The feedback provided participants with a short or long form option to provide insight on the planning system to reform Melbourne’s agricultural land. “We value the feedback we have received from the community consultation process and will use it to inform future planning changes to permanently protect Melbourne’s green wedges and agricultural land,” a DELWP spokesperson said. It is believed DELWP will release a consultation report in mid-2021 including detailed analysis of the submissions. DELWP expect the final number of submissions to be around 800 and the project team are continuing to process late submissions.

Family violence – stop it at the start International Women’s Day marked the commencement of the third phase of an ongoing campaign to prevent family violence. The ‘Stop it at the Start’ project aims to help parents, family members, teachers, coaches, employers, and other role models reflect on their own attitudes and to have conversations with young people about respect. Phase three of the campaign aims to give regional Victorians an opportunity to play a role in helping break the cycle of violence against women. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Minister for Families and Social Services the Hon Anne Ruston launched the campaign on Monday March 8 (IWD). Senator for Victoria, Sarah Henderson, said the $18.8 million phase of the campaign encourages adults to ‘unmute’ themselves and empowers them to take actions. “Violence against women continues to affect individuals, families, and communities across Australia, and this must change,” Senator Henderson said. “Collectively we can set the standard for what is acceptable and what is not,

by unmuting ourselves and calling out disrespectful attitudes and behaviours. “We must start having conversations about respectful relationships with the young people in our schools, on the sporting field, working our businesses and in other settings,” she said. “If we all come together as a community, we can make a positive change for the future of regional Victoria,” Ms Henderson said. A suite of tools and resources will be available online at www.respect.gov.au to help parents and other adults to model positive behaviours and start a conversation about respect with the younger generation. Stop it at the Start is an initiative of the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2010 – 2022. The national campaign is jointly funded by Commonwealth and the governments of South Australia, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory and Tasmania. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au.

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Key intellectual achievements are within reach. Put those jobs around the house on hold for a while. Your career may include some travel after the weekend. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

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Joint efforts can bring positive results, but financial advice you receive may be misleading. On the homefront, persistence leads to a vastly improved situation. A relative offers valued support. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

Around the house, try not to neglect everyday maintenance tasks. Property matters could benefit from several topnotch opinions. A renewed friendship is highlighted. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

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ACROSS Rooster (4) Weed (9) Uncovered (4) Colour (4) Facts (4) Continent (4) Vegetable (6-4) Fruit (10) Discontinue (4) Correctly (4) Blow (4) Smile (4) Broke (9) Rock (4)

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DOWN Snake (5) Dog (5) Tumbled (6) Cling (6) Pleased (4) Singing voice (9) Smashed (9) Region (4) Inlets (4) Fastener (6) Decline (6) Hurl (5) Flower (5) Yearn (4)

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ACROSS 1. Coarse-sounding collar (4). 7. Cool and calm, one gathered (9). 8. There’s a wind and at night in it flies (4). 9. Snide remarks about accommodation? (4). 10. Possibly June, the first girl one went out with (4). 11. Does it put a strain on one to ride in it? (4). 14. Fixes the electrical fault, but refuses to go further (5,5). 16. Finds out that a particular animal is to be sent round (10). 19. It is turned on very loudly, making a row (4). 22. A country accent is something that sticks to one (4). 24. A record’s what might remind you of your Swiss holiday (4). 25. Straight and blonde (4). 26. Does it grow on a tree in the water garden? (4-5). 27. Go ahead - you can write with it (4). DOWN 1. Correct adjustment of the girth (5). 2. His life was completely changed by some unknown factor (5). 3. A spotted mask? (6). 4. Curses when the whistle goes? (6). 5. Very cold: not that it’s noticed (4). 6. What tight shoes are, for the more affluent 6,3). 12. Nobody with-it quits (3,6). 13. The land is taked back from Elsie (4). 15. Shot around to see who’s giving the party (4). 17. Quietly entering the vehicles and vessels (6). 18. Forces one to make a simple alteration (6). 20. Made furious by one estimate (5). 21. Punished for having got lit up? (5). 23. Miss Redstone? (4).

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CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Ruff (rough). 7, Collected. 8, (night-in-)Gale. 9, Digs. 10, Date. 11, Tax-I. 14, Stops short. 16, As-certain-s. 19, Ti-ff. 22, Burr. 24, A-L.P.’s 25, Fair. 26, Crabapple. 27, Lead. Down - 1, Right (anag.). 2, Feli-X. 3, Domino. 4, Blasts. 5, (not)Iced. 6, Better off. 12, All square. 13, (e)Isle (rev.). 15, Host (anag.). 17, Tram-p-s. 18, Impels (anag.). 20, I-rate. 21, Fired. 23, Ruby.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Remuneration. 8, Defect. 9, Chintz. 10, Stacked. 12, Lithe. 15, Flame. 16, Prayers. 18, Ballet. 20, Earwig. 22, Enthusiastic. Down - 1, Pedestal. 2, June. 3, Leather. 4, Larch. 5, Vicinity. 6, Knot. 11, Complete. 13, Horrific. 14, Arsenic. 17, Stout. 19, Aged. 21, Rose. CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Devil of a time. 8, Billet. 9, Swiped. 10, Differs (anag.). 12, Sh-ear. 15, Pygmy. 16, Con-dole. 18, Chill-I. 20, Carrie (carry). 22, Dead straight. Down - 1, Felicity. 2, Will. 3, Potters. 4, Cause (anag.). 5, Fin-is-he-d. 6, Peke (peak). 11, Familiar. 13, All right. 14, Concern. 17, Fir-st. 19, Hide. 21, Rail.

Financial planning is the key activity this week. Behindthe-scenes happenings could lead to advancement in the near future. Family ties strengthen because of the role you are taking.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 Seek out new mediums for expressing yourself creatively. Promotion may be delayed but commitments come ahead of schedule. Enthusiasm will be your your partner’s middle name on the weekend LEO—July 23-August 22

Key intellectual achievements are within reach. Put those jobs around the house on hold for a while. Your career may include some travel after the weekend. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

The key this week is to learn when to volunteer and when to say no. A friend is easily influenced by what you say. In romance, you have a clear idea of where the relationship is headed. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 An unhappy friend perks up, thanks to a combination of cheer and empathy on your part. A low key approach is favoured in romance, and at the work place, keep a high profile - you are under observation.

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The key task this week is to make sense of the bits of information that arrive daily. Just relax and think clearly before making any decisions. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Last minute patchups may lead to a romantically upbeat week. Don’t underenstimate the value of rules and formal arrangements, no matter how casual your working arrangements may be. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Your independent streak surfaces. It’s up to you to make it work positively. An unexpected phone call could solve a recent mystery. Sports and recreation are spotlighted.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 Surprise gifts arrive in pairs and surprise guests are a way of life on the weekend. Your competitive streak surfaces and it could lead to an on-the-job conflict, or advancement. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Although some say you are bullheaded, it’s really your determination and commitment to a goal that people admire. You are a natural host, making guests feel very much at home. You can expect a large amount of visitors through the next nine months.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 An unhappy friend perks up, thanks to a combination of cheer and empathy on your part. A low key approach is favoured in romance, and at the work place, keep a high profile - you are under observation. SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

The emphasis is on the new. If travelling, you may consider an all new destination. This is the weekend for bargain hunting and it may also find you promoting some great ideas. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

The key task this week is to make sense of the bits of information that arrive daily. Just relax and think clearly before making any decisions. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Cock. 7, Dandelion. 8,Bare. 9, Blue. 10, Data. 11, Asia. 14, Runner-bean. 16, Strawberry. 19, Stop. 22, Well. 24, Cuff. 25, Grin. 26, Penniless. 27, Sway. Down - 1, Cobra. 2, Corgi. 3, Fallen. 4, Adhere. 5, Glad. 6, Contralto. 12, Shattered. 13, Area. 15, Bays. 17, Buckle. 18, Refuse. 20, Throw. 21, Pansy. 23, Long.

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Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

CHAMPIONSHIP DAY The Bacchus Marsh Little Athletic Centre celebrated the end of season on Saturday with their annual Centre Championships. Athletes competed in their 5 favourite selected events, with medals up for grabs for the first 3 placegetters in all finals. Two new Centre records were set on the day. After the lunch break the senior athletes competed in the long hurdles finals. Tamara Henry set another Centre record in her final day of competition, bettering the previous Under 16 300m Hurdles record in a new time of 53.68 seconds. Alex Lloyd flew home in the Under 13 200m Hurdles in a record time of 31.79 secs. After completion of events all athletes and supporters joined together for the Centre presentations. 10-year Little Athletics Victoria service awards were presented to Tamara Henry, Elise Cook, Danielle Ide, Braydn Rich, Bridie Shanahan, Freya Lidgett-Egan, Caitlin Mai, Tyrah Doyle (Jez BakerRadford abs). 7-year service awards were presented to Rohan Sayers. Mitchell Wells, Mackenzie Estlick, Sarah Burton, Nicholas Ide, Evie White, Lachlan Simons (Nelson Banigo, Sadie Jones abs). Xavier Goodman is still waiting on his 10year certificate from LAVic. The Centre awarded Life Membership to Maria Downes. Maria has served on the BMLAC Committee for 10 years - 1 year as Masons Lane Representative, 2 years as Liaison Officer and 7 years as Centre President. Maria has also been President of the Dolphins Club for 7 years, Assistant Cross Country Co-ordinator for 5 years. Maria officiated as Chief at Shot Put for 5 years and was also Region Shot Put Chief for 2 years.

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BFL season preview

The Moorabool News’ Todd Whelan delivers you the ultimate insight into every BFNL club over the next three weeks, analysing the ins and outs of a much-anticipated 2021 season. THIS WEEK – Ballarat, Sunbury, Melton South Be sure to tune in when local radio station Apple 98.5FM brings you “The Presser”. Adopted local legends Doug Hawkins and Rod MacPherson join

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EXPECT Ballarat to play their part in the overall improvement of BFNL action in 2021 given its marquee signing of former Hawthorn champion Josh Gibson. According to coach Joe Carmody, Gibson could not have been more impressive in the lead up to Round one. “Gibbo hasn’t missed a session,” he said. “He’s been excellent.” While the equation for opposition sides to overcome Ballarat this year appears problematic in its simplest form (stop Hooper, avoid Gibson = win), Carmody is adamant there are more strings to the Swans beau. Despite a lowly 2019 that yielded just three wins and a draw, the Swans are confident they can turn the tables on some results that didn’t go their way. The Swans lost five and a half games by 18 points or less and were in the hunt despite the end score line against Sebastopol (Rd 1 - 21 points) and Darley (Rd 18 - 51 points). But outside a few near misses and three wins, the Swans were belted for the most part struggling

with a growing injury list to key players. Mitch Martin, Sam James, Nick Weightman, Lachie Dawson, Keenan Mellington missed 52 games between them, exposing the Swans youth and experience (lack of). Even Andrew Hooper who was the BFNL leading goalkicker in 2019 (41 goals) played with debilitating injuries (ribs, calf) but somehow managed to play every game (deep forward). Swans coach Joe Carmody’s philosophy in 2021 is simple. “We just want to be able to turn up and compete for longer, regardless of the opposition,” he said. “Last season (2019) we were good for 15 minutes a quarter but leaked goals too easily thereafter. “Thankfully, all of our boys are over their injuries and haven’t missed a beat over the summer,” he said. “And Hoops (Andrew) is going around again for us which is terrific, and we’re hopeful he can thrive with an injury free run and more support (forward).” The Swans welcome key forward Jake Dunne (Buninyong) to bolster their options in the air inside 50, while Mitch Bishop (key back) returns from a lay off and is likely to play an important role in aiding Gibson and Bailey Van de Heuvel who was the ‘go to’ man in defense last season (2019). Nathan Patrikeos (Waubra) will add some body strength

through the midfield in the absence of Keegan Mellington (doubtful) and Lachie Dawson (Footscray VFL duties?). Former Ballarat Rebel and (then) TAC Cup leading tap ruckman Pat Glandford (6’2” - solid build) will play the relief role for 2019 Club Best and Fairest winner Marcus Powling. “It’s pretty exciting for us,” Carmody said. “Our group has plenty in the 21-22-year old range, and with 40-50 games under their belts and four or five pre seasons, they look like men now and are ready to have a significant impact.” Keegan Mellington (doubtful), Jesse Nicholls and Jed Hill are the notable absentees for 2021. *affiliated players: Lachie Dawson (Footscray VFL) (Carmody) Flag tip (outside Ballarat): East Point (Carmody) Improver’s tip: Melton South (Carmody) Pass mark: To win the close games we couldn’t win in 2019

Sunbury – LIONS EYE HOLES AT SELECTION TABLE 2021 Coach: Travis Hodgson 2019: Finished 4th (H&A)- P16 W11 L5 2019 BFNL rankings: Attack 4th, Defence 5th Whelan’s 2021 prediction: 4th - 6th EXPECT Sunbury’s enviable depth and impressive record at home to be tested in the anticipation of a repeat final’s appearance in 2021. Questions loom large of a Lions forward line once plentiful of options. Sunbury’s forward stocks (atm) are looking depleted at best, given four of their leading five goalkickers from 2019 have moved on. Lachie Bramble (leader - 21 goals) will miss all local footy after Hawthorn AFL added the talented midfielder to their list, while Jack Landt (20), Jack Sheehan (13) and Jarrah Maksymow (13) have also ‘left the building’. Only half forward Alec Goodsen (19) remains. Fact is, 77 goals (inc. Dylan Landt - 10)/180 @44% kicked in 2019 is a lot to lose without a finals win. If that wasn’t enough for a hungry Lions list overcome, star midfielder Mitch Conn faces a weekly fly in, fly out scenario after the club confirmed his partner had been transferred to Sydney to further job opportunity (promotion). Lions coach Travis Hodgson concedes, while not ideal, recent events have been beyond the club’s control. “While we’re in good knick and done near everything right you can never predict the unpredictable,” he said. “We’re still hopeful that on the back of our off-season recruits, and growth of our younger blokes, the fight for spots remains a healthy one.” In some good news for Lions fans, Hodgson did confirm the recent signing of star ruckman David Kovacevic (St Albans) on a part-time basis to aid top five 2019 B&F finisher Jayden Eales.

“Eales’ has been very good for us,” adding “Kovacevic just takes the pressure off a bit in such a demanding position on the ground especially in the BFNL,” Hodgson said. “We expect to gain eight to ten games out of a gun I’m sure everyone who follows BFNL would be familiar with,” “There’s no dispute with Kovacevic - A Grader!” Sunbury had gained the services of former Port Power Physiotherapist Andrew Hall to run the fitness program pre covid, a decision that has already had an impact on some of the established stars at the club. “(Alik) Magin is flying, and new recruit Daniel Toman looks super fit and ready to go,” Hodgson said. Toman (Port Melbourne, Bendigo Gold, Woodend) will slot straight into the midfield, while other newbies, namely Haydn Ross (Riddell - forward/mid), *Harrison Milton-Connell (Port Melbourne, Calder Cannons) and Aaron Christenson (return) will provide the support network for Magin and Jayden Eales Boom signing Tyson Lever (Coburg) is expected to hold down the number one role in defence at Centre Half Back. Ross on the other hand, who was earmarked for a role in the midfield, could find himself forward to appease an outage of recognised goal scorers. With Riddell in 2018, Ross booted 79 goals to finish the RDFL’s leading goalkicker. That makes sense. Unfortunately for the Lions, inside mid Greg Hay and key swingman Jack Sheehan have opted for another year off. Sources say Hay and Sheehan did not miss footy as much as they thought they would in 2020, joining seasoned campaigners Grant Valles (Old Xaviers), Daylan Kempster (Keilor Park/travel), Jarrah Maksymow (Albury), Jack Landt (Dimboola), Dylan Landt (Doutta Stars), Nathan Bridgland

(Riddell) and Will Healy (Sunbury Kangaroos) on a mounting exit list. Also, there are confirmed reports that 186cm young gun and 2020 Lions signing Jake Sutton is SANFL bound, most likely Central Districts. The 19-year old leaves the club without playing a single game. But with loss comes opportunity according to Hodgson. “There’s a real chance for our young talent to step up,” he said. “Luke Goater, Thomas Werner and Jacob Bygate will get their chance.” The Lions have made Clarke Oval a nightmare for visitors over the past two seasons, having won 15 of their last 16 games. Ironically seven of eight wins in 2018 wasn’t enough to secure a finals berth. Unbeaten at home in 2019 and a fourth placing on the table with 11 season wins, you can bet your life these Lions are coming with a feverish appetite to improve on the road in 2021 - (won just 4/16 last two 2018,2019 @25%) For the keen observer weighing progress, we lie in waiting on judgment with a cheeky eye fixed fairly on the scoreboard - there are some undenying ‘big outs’. * a ffiliated players: Harrison Milton-Connell (Port Melbourne), Josh Guthrie (Coburg). (Hodgson) Flag tip (outside Sunbury): East Point (Hodgson) Improver’s tip: Bacchus Marsh (Hodgson) Sunbury pass mark: Win a final

Melton South – PANTHERS ‘MORE COMPETITIVE’ PROMISE 2021 Coach: Heath Pritchard 2019: Finished 11th (H&A) - P16 W2 L14 2019 BFNL rankings: Attack: 11th, Defence 11th Whelan’s 2021 prediction: 7th - 9th EXPECT Melton South to test any side that doesn’t turn up to play in 2020, after the perennial wooden spooner of recent times (2016,18,19) secured the prized signatures of two bona fide A-Graders in the off season(s). The acquisition of Port Melbourne duo Ryan Pendlebury (Assistant Coach),and Dylan Conway has given coach Heath Pritchard and the Panthers army something to look forward to. “We’re rapt to have these guys at the club full-time in 2021,” Pritchard said. “None of this part time business. “This crew along with Shaun Wyatt (Bairnsdale, ex Williamstown, Footscray VFL), Billy Lloyd (Port Melbourne VFL/St Kevin’s), Daniel Walker (Melton), Michael Callus (Melton Central) and Aaron Clarke (Coburg VFL) will provide the structure we’ve been lacking,” he said.

Pendlebury 26 (6’3” centre half back) and Conway 29 (forward) alone, are two proven pickups that would rival any clubs in the off season. Add former Williamstown and Footscray VFL gun Wyatt (mid-forward), Lloyd (mid/ forward), Melton Bloods Daniel Walker (6’1” utility), Callus (2nd B&F 2019, small pressure forward) and young gun Clarke (key forward) to the Panthers mix and you would be a fool to deny them natural improvement. The new signings have prompted a welcoming spark on the training track, with numbers pushing 40 at times this far out. “The (new) boy’s presence around the place has been first class, they haven’t missed a beat,” Pritchard said. “There’s no ceiling on the follow-on effect it will have on the young blokes we’ve gotten games into over the last couple of years.” Despite the Panthers losing 2019 B&F and former Carlton defender Paul Bower (WAFL) and former VFL listed player Lachlan Watkins (Melton), arguably their biggest loss will be star midfielder Shannen Lange who has penned his intentions of a return to Sale (work). Lange finished equal fourth in the 2019 J.J Liston Trophy with Port Melbourne, the VFL’s equivalent of the Brownlow Medal.

There’s no doubting Pritchard’s Panthers will be much more competitive in 2021. The 43 year old, who enters his second full season in charge, was at his diplomatic best in response to any thoughts of a spike up the ladder. “We’ll welcome our challenges at the selection table that’s for sure,” he said. “Everyone will be earning their spot.” “After all, we’re not here to make up the numbers.” We shall ‘watch this space’ with interest. * afilliated players: Anthony Anastasio (Port Melbourne VFL), Isaac Conway (Port Melbourne VFL), Eli Templeton (Port Melbourne VFL), Aaron Clarke (Coburg VFL), Riley Theo (Western Jets). (Pritchard) Flag tip (outside Melton South): East Point (Pritchard) Improver’s tip: Sunbury to win a final (Pritchard) Melton South pass mark: Improve on our percentage from 2019 (42.65%) = more competitive

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Darley Cricket Club By Todd Whelan Reigning Premiers Darley have parked semi-final celebrations, opting for eyes on a bigger prize when they meet Golden Point in this Saturday’s 50 over Grand Final at Eastern Oval, Ballarat. The Lions booked their rightful place in the BCA season decider after defeating Wendouree by 35 runs at the weekend. While the margin looked comfortable in its finality, it was far from that for the lucky few hundred that turned up to watch and witness these two highly respected combatants go toe-to-toe. The reigning premiers versus the minor premiers, arguably the best performed bowling group (Darley), versus the best in the business with the bat - you really could not have asked for more. For Darley, it would take their best team effort of the season to get the job done. In fact, it took every bit of 12 Lions players on the day, after youngster Rocky Hoey replaced an injured Rahmatullah Khwaja (finger) briefly in the field to seek medical attention. The Khwaja injury was one moment in a series that would unfold throughout the day as each club’s fortunes ebbed and flowed. After winning the toss, the Lions were happy to bat first with ‘a runs on the board’ attitude on a wicket that looked a little green to the naked eye. But the alternative loomed far more daunting. Sending run hungry Wendouree into bat could easily prove disastrous given the Red Cap openers Sam Miller and Cole Roscholler had over 1700 runs between them for the season. Option ‘A’ (to bat first) was proven the right choice. Dashing Lions opening pair Anthony Taylor (10) and Danza Hyatt (13) were gone within ten overs before Hasi Wickramasinghe joined captain Bradley Barnes in the middle to rebuild the innings, swinging momentum back within grasp of a desperate Lions outfit trying to hang in. The two showed their versatility with the bat, scoring in all areas to add 79 runs for the third wicket. Barnes (38) was unnecessarily run out just as the Lions looked to have their noses in front. To be frank, a run-out looked the only way the partnership would crack given the disciplined nature of their shot selection. In form number five Khwaja would not have known himself, arriving at the crease with the score intact 3/114. Rather than arrest gains made prior to his arrival Khawaja showed all the craftiness and intent to continue with ‘Hasi’. The two put on 59 for the fourth wicket before Khwaja was brilliantly caught behind for 36 (27) with the score now 5/173 craving a further injection of quick runs. Unfortunately, Wickramasinghe’s half century ended moments later on 59, caught at third man with the game now back in favour of the Red Caps. The Lions needed a cameo from the middle/lower order to avoid a Sunday ‘wake’. And that they received, two-fold.

Madushanka Ekanayake 27* (15), and Benny Longhurst 18* (15) added 40 runs to the total from a desperate final four overs to see the Lions through to a very competitive, noses back in front 5/225. In reply with the ball the Lions innings began disastrously, dropping Sam Miller at second slip on 1. The chance was hot, that conceded, but should be taken at this level. Fortunately for the Lions, an out of sorts Miller (4) skied a leading edge from Longhurst the very next over, yet this time he was comfortably caught by Khwaja at mid-off. Lion’s spearhead Madushanka Ekanayake still furious from the missed chance in his previous over struck immediately to have the minor premiers in need of a re-build, looking vulnerable at 2/15. But the Red Caps number four joined Roscholler to add a run-a-ball 65 run partnership before Mitch Ward (3/33) struck in just his second over. In a game full of short stories, the Ward wicket would add another - caught Brodie Ward, bowled Mitch Ward as Brodie made no mistake at backward point, securing his seat at the family dinner table in the process. Danza Hyatt dismissed dangerman Roscholler 60 (80), brilliantly caught by Wickramasinghe. When Hyatt was on a hat trick a ball later, Wendouree looked in free fall at 5/116 but wouldn’t give up the fight. A 50-run partnership for the sixth wicket swung pendulum back in favour of the Minor Premiers before Mitch Ward delivered for captain and team with two much needed wickets. The sixth and seventh wickets fell at 167 and 169 - the Red Caps eyeing a straight-sets exit and Darley for the first time in a long time, visualising a real place in Saturday’s ultimate decider. When Ekanayake returned later to skittle the Red Caps tail and march the Lions into a second successive BCA Grand Final, you could see just how much this result meant to the team. While there were jubilant scenes in the immediate aftermath with song and embrace the celebrations were kept to a minimum. Lions coach Brian Wheelahan summed it up ‘a treat’ in the rooms post-match. “We’re heading back to the big dance boys, well done,” he said. “I’m very proud of you as you should be of yourselves. “We’ll prepare the same again this week as we always have. Just one more to go.” Can’t wait. Good luck. BCA Grand Final - Darley v Golden Point @ Eastern Oval, Ballarat. Play begins at Midday. BCA Semi Final Darley 5/225, Overs 50. H. Wickramasinghe 59, B. Barnes 38, R. Khwaja 36. Wendouree 191 all out, Overs 46. M. Ekanayake 4/26, M. Ward 3/33, D. Hyatt 2/6 Darley won by 34 runs.

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Ballan Bowling Club Results – Finals Division 3 played their semi-final last Saturday against Learmonth at Central Wendouree bowling club, with a spot in the grand final up for grabs. Both teams started evenly and went bowl for bowl for most of the afternoon until Ballan was able to get Brad Coffey (left) was the a break in which they were Ballan Bowling Club Men’s able to hold onto, eventually Champion for the ninth time, over Peter O’Connell (right). winning by 21 shots. Best rink - J. Cameron, R. Sloan, A. Farrugia and M. Darley (Skip). GRAND FINAL v Creswick Ballan’s Division 3 played against Creswick at Central Wendouree bowling club. Unfortunately, the weather intervened a quarter of the way through the game with Ballan 7 shots behind. The game will now be continued this coming Saturday at the same venue. CHAMPIONSHIPS The club held their inter-club men’s and women’s championship finals last Thursday and a familiar name came out on top. In the men’s it was Brad Coffey who proved too strong for Peter O’Connell in a very close and hotly contested game. Brad won the title for 9th time. In the women’s final it was Janine Jensen who prevailed in another great game over Ruby Armstrong. This was Janine’s third win.

Ruby Armstrong (left) was runner-up in the Women’s Championship to Janine Jensen (right). Photos – Tony Birch

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Results – GRAND FINAL (Day 1)

PREMIERS - Bacchus Marsh McIntyre Cup team. Photos - BMCC

Bulls win Cup

Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club By Todd Whelan GDCA McIntyre Cup v Sunbury United Bacchus Marsh confirmed its superior season standing with a comfortable seven wicket win over Sunbury United in Saturday’s McIntrye Cup Grand Final at Maddingly Park. The Bulls bowling group were again the standouts as they had been all season, answering the call of captain James Lidgett’s decision to bowl first. Strike bowler and leading Bull’s wickettaker Jared Taylor, applied the screws early with the opening breakthrough before an accumulation of that signature Marsh pressure led to a run-out second dismissal to have Sunbury United on the back foot early at 2/12. If not for a face-saving 70 run third wicket partnership, United’s asking target could easily have been under 100. Lidgett’s seven-pronged bowling attack would prove too overwhelming for a vulnerable Sunbury United who had just two of their entire batting line-up reach double figures. “It wasn’t through any help of our effort in the field,” Lidgett said in a relieved tone. “We must have put down six or seven catches. “That aside though, what an effort from the bowling group again, they’ve been the rock for us all season. “To keep creating chances before we eventually capitilised is full credit to them,” he said. “I couldn’t be more proud.” The Bulls took United’s last five wickets for

just six runs to bowl them out for 123, 30 shy of a par score that would ask questions of a reliable batting unit to deliver on the season’s biggest stage. Nerve and temperament were rarely tested in the Bulls run chase as Alex Porter (19) and Keiran Atkin (24) put 48 runs for the first wicket. Porter mistimed his shot to mid-off to be the first man to go before Atkin was caught at slip shortly after with the score on 60. The Bulls however remained in the box seat throughout, despite losing star batsman and now three time McIntyre winner Lidgett 18 (39) who was bowled after ‘chopping’ onto his stumps, leaving the mopping up for popular duo Shaun Taylor 23* (41) and *Scott Wakefield 20* (31) to see out the chase. According to Lidgett you never take any run chase for granted, especially in a Grand Final. “Even at 3/94 the game was not over,” he said. “But I’ve always had full confidence in this group. “Our ability to execute the game plan week in, week out, has gone a long way validating the successes of our season and, we’ll be celebrating that is a guarantee, it’s time to have some fun.” Lidgett and his group won’t be celebrating on their own that’s for sure after Bacchus Marsh (on the whole) experienced one of their better returns in the club’s history. Five of the seven Bulls teams reached finals, four made the Grand Final, while two savoured premiership success. BAR OPEN. *Scotty Wakefield has seven winning McIntyre Cup medals, a remarkable effort well done.

Four on the trot

By Michael Howard

‘Owned N. Jenkin, trained A. Gath, driven K. Gath’ has become the new ‘caught R. Marsh, bowled D. Lillee’, with the trots triumvirate producing a startling start to Melton racing at Tabcorp Park last Saturday, including claiming a Group 1. Their trotter, Central Otago, broke through for his first career win in the Aldebaran Park Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic for three-year-old trotting colts and geldings, one of four Kate Gath wins from the night’s opening five races. The victory was also the third straight for trainer Andy Gath and a second for owner Norm Jenkin, with all three also combining to win the night’s opening race - the DNR Logistics Pace - with Globe Trekker. Central Otago was purchased from breeder Yabby Dam Farms after his first nine starts had produced two placings, with the supremely bred Love You out of Sumthingaboutmaori following his second on debut for the Gath stable with tonight’s Group 1 victory. “We had this race in mind and Andy was adamant to get him,” Kate told Trots Vision post-race. “He is a nice horse. “These races aren’t always easy to win, but I thought his run at Maryborough was really good (in the heat). He only got out late and they just dashed up the straight and he hit the line really good.” It gave Kate plenty of confidence for tonight’s $50,000 final

Under 15 v Darley Ballan 4/77 lead Darley 3/60 Batting - Aussie McIlwaine 33, Ned Loft 22, Clancy Matheson 5 n.o Bowling - Ethan Boland 1/4, Clancy Matheson 1/6, Eli Muir 0/7, Jack Jarvis 0/7 Batting first, Ballan lost an early wicket which brought Ned Loft to the crease to join Aussie McIlwaine, where they built a solid 50 run partnership by hitting boundaries and working quick singles. At the conclusion of the innings Ballan were 4/77. When the team’s first bowling innings commenced the opening bowlers Jack Jarvis and Eli Muir bowled very tidy without getting a wicket. Aussie McIlwaine again bowled his left arm spin very economically for 8 overs straight and worked with Ethan Boland and leg spinner Clancy Matheson to restrict the opposition’s scoring and build pressure resulting in both Ethan and Clancy picking up a wicket each. Some of the team weren’t quite as sharp in the field as we would have liked however at the end of the innings Darley were 3/60 and the game was on. Ballan arrived on Sunday morning ready to resume play for Day 2 however the weather

was not kind with rain preventing any play. The game will recommence next Saturday. Under 17s v Napoleans-Sebastopol Ballan v Napoleans-Sebastopol 3/195 Bowling - Daniel Pascoe 2/29, George Muir 1/29 The excitement within the group was infectious, playing in a Grand Final. Bowling first, the boys were unable to get an early break through which they all had become accustomed too. With the Naps openers able to put on a 47-run opening partnership, before co-captain George Muir got the first wicket with an edge to the keeper. That would prove the only wicket for a while, with the 2nd wicket partnership passing the 100 mark. The other co-captain Dan Pascoe was able to take a caught and bowled to grab that 2nd wicket. George and Dan were able to restrict runs and wrestle the momentum back towards Ballan’s favour. Dan took his 2nd wicket a short time after (2/29) to continue to mount pressure. Naps were able to bat out the rest of theirs, finishing on 3/195. The boys rocked up to Day 2 ready to chase down the total, however the weather had other ideas. With play on Day 2 abandoned, the boys will come back this Saturday to bat for a premiership.

Daniel Pascoe took 2/29 in the U17 Grand Final.

Clancy Matheson (5 n.o.) batting in the U15 Grand Final. He also picked up 1/6 with the ball.

Batting with Clancy, Ethan Boland batted sensibly and will continue batting next week.

Ryan Lister takes a catch off Daniel’s bowling. Photos – CHRIS THOM

and that only bloomed after she won the early speed battle to grab the lead control of the race. “I was hoping to hold the front tonight and hold out (Michael) Bellman on (Sweet On You) and once we did that I thought it was all over.” And so it would prove, with a 29.6s third quarter blowing open the field and a 28.1s run to the line clinching the eightmetre win, with Sweet On You second and a further 24 metres back to third-placed Could Dowitharain. Kate’s magical night then continued in the Group 3 Economix Jodie’s Babe, with Emma Stewart-trained Techys Angel absolutely dominant in her open age debut. A Breeders Crown semi-final and Vicbred Super Series heat winner as a three-year-old, the mare was first up since December 29 and looked in a class of her own in producing a six-metre win, getting home in 55.6s to score comfortably. Later on there were familiar faces at the head of affairs in the night’s open pacing and trotting races. Anthony Butt’s Wolf Stride only enhanced his reputation by sitting outside Max Delight for the last lap before advancing clear amid a 55.7s last 800 metres to score in the Group 2 City Of Melton Plate XXXII. “We took the conservative approach (in the run) a couple of times with him, just looking after him, but sooner or later he’s got to do what he did tonight – work in the races,” Butt told Trots Vision. “He’s progressing really well; I think he’s got one or two more races at Wagga and then he’ll have a nice break and then a really nice year next year.” Red Hot Tooth then made an impressive return to the winning circle in the Group 3 Resimax Scotch Notch

Memorial, when she took advantage of a rare and welcome favorable draw to lead all-the-way. For trainer Kari Males, reinswoman Kerryn Manning attacked a long way from home, producing 28.7s and 28.6s second and third quarters to open a modest gap on major threats McLovin and Sparkling Success. The latter two battled on boldly and fought to the line, ultimately finishing in that order 2.8 and 5.5 metres adrift respectively, but it always looked Red Hot Tooth’s race and she registered her first win in 10 outings. “It was a long straight but she’s tough and she just keeps trying,” Manning said. “Paul (Males) gave me the tactics tonight to ‘don’t let them catch you’ and it panned out good.”

Central Otago at Tabcorp Park. Photo Stuart McCormick.

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