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Michael and Lachie Snaith at the BCA Awards night with Michael taking out the 2nd Grade Champion Player and Lachie winning the Bernie Davey Medal for best 2nd Grade player.

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Good innings for brothers

By Lachlan Ellis and Chris Thom Ballan’s Snaith brothers have hit more than a six at the recent Ballarat Cricket Association (BCA) Awards, claiming a coveted Medal and a Champion Player award between them.

Lachie Snaith won the Bernie Davey Medal – judged the 2nd Grade’s best player for the 2020/21 season by BCA umpires – while his 24-year-old brother Michael, tied for 2nd Grade Champion Player.

The 22-year-old was awarded 17 votes by the umpires; four votes clear of equal second Matt Swards (Golden Points) and Michael Knight (VRI Delacombe) on 13 votes.

On the other hand, the Champion Player is decided by performance stats, with 1 point awarded per run, 10 points per assisted wicket, 15 points per unassisted wicket, 5 points per catch, 5 points per assisted runout, 15 points per unassisted runout, 10 points per stumping, 20 points per 100 runs and 20 points per 5 wicket innings.

Michael Snaith and Jeromy Johnston (VRI Delacombe) tied for 2nd Grade Champion Player on 781 points.

Both brothers were humble in acknowledging their achievements.

“It was a big surprise really; I went to the night not expecting much at all. I was speechless, probably the most nervous I’ve ever been,” Lachie told the Moorabool News.

“I’ve probably been a touch more consistent this season, but I reckon I had a better season last season, which is probably a bit of a funny thing to say…I didn’t have an unreal year to be honest, but the consistency making 30 or 40 runs nearly every week probably helped, plus getting a few wickets with the ball.”

Michael was surprised by his award too, but was full of praise for his younger brother, describing Lachie’s Bernie Davey Medal win as “a special moment” for the Snaith family.

“It was a bit of a shock [being named Champion Player],

it probably wasn’t my best year and probably wasn’t our best year as a team either, we missed out on finals. A nice achievement on a personal level, but a bit bittersweet,” Michael said.

“But it was a very special moment [seeing Lachie win the Bernie Davey Medal], our family was all there. He deserved it, he had an amazing year and has probably been knocking on the door for the last couple of years as one of the league’s better players in the division, so it was just rewards for all his hard work and effort.”

Lachie Snaith is the fifth Ballan player to have won the Bernie Davey Medal, with Chris Mullane (dual winner), Noel Heafield, Cam Dunne and Michael Snaith having won it in previous years.

This is the second Champion Player award Michael Snaith has won, with his first earned after a stellar 2018/19 season in which he also took the Bernie Davey home to Ballan.

The award ceremony was held on 24 March at the Ballarat Golf Club.

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Flag not to fly, this year at least

By Helen Tatchell There is no pot of gold for those that wanted the rainbow flag to fly high around Moorabool.

Councillors voted against the Flag Flying Policy recommendation at last week’s Ordinary Meeting of Council.

CEO Derek Madden authored the new policy as Council did not have a Flag Flying Policy in place previously and the purpose was to outline the proper use of flags, provide guidance to Shire employees who manage the flying of flags at Council offices and, proved a framework for considering requests to fly flags at times outside Council’s Annual Flag Schedule.

Cr Tonia Dudzik moved the recommendation and was initially supported by fellow Crs Edwards and Ward however, Cr Ally Munari objected which created a debate.

Cr Munari said this is not just about the Rainbow flag, it is about the policy.

“As a Councillor, every decision I make in this room is delicately thought out and all Moorabool residents considered. After sitting through many meetings in my short time in Council, I have witnessed the governance procedures that go hand in hand with Council policies. One aspect of these procedures is community consultation, which has not been proposed in the policy”.

Cr Munari went on to say she has listened and absorbed the voices of Moorabool residents.

“I strongly feel that we are denying them an input into this discussion. They deserve the respect and courtesy of their voice being heard and the Moorabool community’s voice must hold precedence,” she said.

“I am not convinced this is the right recommendation for this policy.”

Cr Sullivan sought leave to speak as Chair of the meeting and was also against the recommendation.

“We do need a flag policy as we do not have one, but this is not the way to go about it,” he said.

“We need to follow the proper process of implementation of council policies, it is tried and tested.

“We have copious documents which refer to community engagement and consultation, yet on this matter if the recommendation where to adopted, it would deny 35,000 residents of Moorabool Shire to have the opportunity to have their say,” he said.

Cr Sullivan encouraged Councillors to not support the recommendation as, “we must follow good process not convenience”.

“This recommendation does not follow good process and we deny 35,000 Moorabool residents to not have a voice in this matter.”

A Notice of Motion was put forward by Cr Dudzik at the 3 February meeting to fly the rainbow flag on days of importance, and last week said, in support of the recommendation on the night, “this Council report is an attempt to resolve the issues in a manner to make as many people as possible happy”.

“By approving today, it means Council would be able to fly the flag on IDAHOBIT Day (May 17) this year. If deferred, we would not be able to fly the flag this year.

“The policy is consistent with other Councils. I do believe the policy meets my intent of my original request,” she said.

Sean Mulcahy was a speaker to the item, he represented the Victorian Pride Lobby as a policy advisor, and said their view was the rainbow flag should be flown annually at the Council offices in Ballan and Darley.

“A simple gesture like flying the rainbow flag would say that Moorabool Council supports equality and inclusivity to its residents that are LGBTIQA+, and will proudly stand by them,” he said.

Mr Mulcahy said he did not live in the Moorabool Shire when questioned by Cr Munari.

The motion was lost after the debate and a vote indicated only Cr Dudzik FOR the motion, and AGAINST were Crs Munari, Ward, Edwards, and Sullivan.

Crs. Berry and Tatchell were apologies at the meeting and did not vote.

MP disappointed “Flying the flag is more than symbolic; it is a clear message that we hear everyone’s voices and that our region welcomes diversity.

“I am disappointed that we won’t see the rainbow flag flying above Moorabool Shire Council offices on 17 May. “I thank Cr Tonia Dudzik for moving the motion at Council last night and invite everyone to mark IDAHOBIT Day by flying the rainbow flag at their home, work or business - celebrating the contribution that the LGBTQI community makes to our region.

“I’m promoting the Facebook event ‘A Rainbow Over Moorabool’, a grassroots campaign created by residents to fly the rainbow flag across the shire on May 17. “Let’s make some good out of last night’s outcome.”

The policy as proposed at the Council Meeting on Wednesday 7 April, was presented as an operational policy for Council to note.

Under Council’s recently adopted Community Engagement Policy, operational policies are not subject to community consultation.

The difference between the two types of policies is that operational policies do not require Council adoption as they are approved by the CEO and Council policies are adopted by Council. Council policies are subject to consultation requirements contained in the Community Engagement Policy.

NORMAL MANNER OF POLICY ADOPTION - Council adopts a draft policy - It then goes out on Public Exhibition - Consultation for 4-6 weeks (approx.)

- Matter then comes back to Council for final determination - Report would include comments/feedback from community - Councillors vote on report – make decision.

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By Lachlan Ellis The expansion of the National Wind Farm Commissioner’s role has been called a “big win” for Mooraboolites concerned about AusNet’s Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) – but some affected landowners are sceptical.

Andrew Dyer will become the first ‘Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner’, with the announcement on 26 March putting him in charge of “facilitating the resolution of complaints and community concerns about new major transmission projects, as well as assisting industry and governments to identify and adopt best practices for deploying these projects”.

Mr Dyer has served as National Wind Farm Commissioner since 2015, with Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor, thanking Mr Dyer for his important work and “ongoing commitment to the expanded role”.

“Transmission investment is crucial to the security and affordability of our grid,” Minister Taylor said.

“As these critically important transmission projects take shape, we want to ensure that any concerns community members have are heard and resolved in the appropriate way, and the Commissioner’s expanded role will facilitate this.”

Liberal Senator for Victoria, Sarah Henderson, said she was pleased the expanded role would provide a new

way for impacted communities to raise their concerns about the WVTNP. “The announcement of the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner is a big win for regional Victorians to ensure they are properly consulted on transmission projects including the Western Victoria Transmission Project,” Senator Henderson said.

“After taking my concerns to Minister Taylor, I am delighted that communities impacted by the proposed route for this transmission line will have an avenue to raise concerns or issues and be heard.”

But the Moorabool and Central Highlands Power Alliance (MCHPA), which has been campaigning for the power lines to go underground, is uncertain whether the Commissioner can solve the dispute between AusNet and the community.

MCHPA member Nathan Lidgett, a fifth-generation farmer from Myrniong, said he was sceptical, but would try to keep an open mind.

“I think they’ve instigated the change because there’s some social disharmony regarding transmission lines here, at Marinus and the Snowy, and now one in South Australia. I think they are realising now that everyone likes their renewable energy, but there’s another issue in play now with the lines,” Mr Lidgett told the Moorabool News.

“We’re trying to work out what sort of powers the Commissioner has, I think he’s there just to socially appease. We have a meeting with him in the next

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“We’re waiting to see how it plays out.

It’s good that there is a voice, but what powers he has we don’t really know at this point.”

Moorabool Shire Council has expressed a more optimistic outlook, with Council CEO Derek Madden saying Council hoped the change could provide some solutions.

“The National Wind Farm Commissioner has been pivotal in the resolution of some of the wind farm issues that have been experienced in the Shire. The expansion of his role is welcomed by Council, and we are hopeful we can work together to resolve some issues faced on the transmission project,” Mr Madden said.

“Council is still advocating on behalf of the community for innovative solutions, including the underground option.”

The Big Housing Build by the Victorian Government is set to inject $20 million in Moorabool over the next four years and, will help replace old public housing and build new social and low-cost housing.

Michaela Settle is the Member for Buninyong and has opened a community and stakeholder survey to get a better picture of housing affordability in the Ballarat region, how it is affecting the community and find ways to address the issue.

“I’m asking people to participate in a research project to help identify where housing affordability issues are and how it’s affecting our community; I’m also looking for ideas on how we can fix it,” she said.

“Housing affordability is a big issue and we’ve just seen a 10 per cent increase in rents across Ballarat over the year.

Housing affordability affects everyone, and I want to make sure the Victorian Government is helping where it counts.”

A minimum investment of $80-million will be for Ballarat and $15-million to Golden Plains, will be made in partnership with local providers, local government and investors.

A policy intern from Monash University, based out of Ms Settle’s office, is writing a policy research paper on housing affordability in the Ballarat region and the host of the project is the Parliamentary Library, Victoria.

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Mayors’ makeup new panel

By Helen Tatchell A new advisory panel of 15 Mayors from around the state have been named, after an Expression of Interest was sought from all 79 Councils.

Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane unveiled the makeup of the 2021 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel and said the selected panel will meet four times this year.

“The panel will provide important advice on how local and state governments can work together to produce real results for the Victorian community,” he said.

The panel will be chaired by Mr Leane and will present ideas and initiatives to benefit the local government sector and aid in recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Moorabool Mayor Tom Sullivan is not on the panel and expressed his concerns to the Moorabool News.

“The structure is not very clear and not sure how all this is going to work,” he said.

“There is not a lot of representation from growth Councils like Moorabool. They are the ones experiencing the growing pains and what I do see is an inner ring of Melbourne Councils, what do they have in common with the likes of Moorabool?”

Cr Sullivan said he was interested to know how those selected would “represent us and are they going to go out and talk to other Councils?”

“I am unsure how the result was determined and what the terms of reference are,” he said.

The panel will meet for the first time on 21 April via videoconference.

Previously, four regular meetings of the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel were held in 2020 and panel discussions included recovery from the 2019-20 bushfires, responding to the pandemic, implementation of the Local Government Act 2020, state and local government approaches to homelessness, dealing with the effect of the pandemic on tourism and harnessing the Government’s Working for Victoria initiative.

Minister Leane said he is looking forward to chairing this year’s panel meetings. “…and hearing the diverse range of perspectives its members will provide.”

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I agree with Norma Jarvis (Letters M/News 6 April).

We are collectively sick of the valorisation of powerful men who get very well paid for what they do at work and, concurrently design misogynistic policies based on socalled “traditional family values”, while being enthusiastic practitioners of traditional adultery … and worse.

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2021 Members of Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel • Rt Hon Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of Melbourne • Cr Kris Bolam, Mayor of Frankston • Cr Louise Crawford, Mayor of Port Phillip • Cr Kate Hely, Mayor of Stonnington • Cr Joseph Haweil, Mayor of Hume • Cr Adele Hegedich, Mayor of Wyndham • Cr Despi O’Connor, Mayor of Mornington • Cr Kim O’Keeffe, Mayor of Greater Shepparton • Cr Daniel Moloney, Mayor of Ballarat • Cr Mendy Urie, Mayor of East Gippsland • Cr Libby Stapleton, Mayor of Surf Coast • Cr Jennifer Anderson, Mayor of Macedon Ranges • Cr Jenny O’Connor, Mayor of Indigo • Cr David Wortmann, Mayor of Towong • Cr Jo Armstrong, Mayor of Ararat.

Dear Editor, Regional Victorians have been forgotten in the push towards zero road fatalities.

One fatality is one too many, whether on country roads or roads in Melbourne.

But new data shows country Victorians are being left behind in the push towards zero, with the regional road toll only falling about 20 per cent since 2000, while metro fatalities have dropped 47 per cent.

It’s not enough for the Government to talk up spending millions on road safety and improvements if it’s not making a genuine difference in the lives of all Victorians.

Labor’s plan to simply lower speed limits, while leaving country roads in a dangerous patchwork of potholes and crumbling roadsides, doesn’t address the worsening condition of too many kilometres of our regional road network.

One of the first things Daniel Andrews did when he was elected was to axe the Country Roads and Bridges Program, despite the real difference it was making in helping local councils upgrade our state’s most deadly roads.

Each life lost is another family torn apart and changed forever.

This year’s State Budget must include significant investment in improving the condition of the regional road network.

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(L-R) Peter Marshman owns the Marshman radio, with Barbara Atkin having a brother who worked for Bob Butler at Arbee selling radios, and Steve Creese is the current Director of Arbee Real Estate.

Steve Creese (middle) with former Arbee owners Jock Wright (left) and Ian McDonald (right).

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Arbee turns back time

By Lachlan Ellis For the first time since 1983, Arbee Real Estate will be fully independent – and the staff are keen to relaunch the company.

Arbee Real Estate has been part of the Professionals Real Estate Group for almost 38 years, but as of 9 April, it is operating as an independent real estate agency.

An official opening day was held last Friday, including a free sausage sizzle, showbags and a prize draw.

Arbee Director Steve Creese told the Moorabool News it was an exciting period for what is now the only truly independent real estate agency in Bacchus Marsh.

“We’re pretty excited. There’s been a real hype, a real buzz here, with all the works – we’re still getting painting done. It’s been full-on for the last month or so, it’s been exciting to see

all the upgrades and changes,” Mr Creese said.

Arbee Real Estate has a long history in Bacchus Marsh, first founded by Robert (Bob) Butler in 1938 as ‘Arbee Supply Company’ – dealing in real estate while also manufacturing Marshman radios and expanding to telephone and television sales in later years.

Mr Creese said in researching and publishing that history, he’d learned more about the connections that Arbee, and founder Bob Butler, had with the community.

“The thing I’ve probably got out of this more than anything is, in the Moorabool News last week we put out the history of the company…since then, we’ve had so many people contact us with different significant things,” he said.

“We didn’t fully realise how good a man he [Bob Butler] was

until recently. We even had his sister drop in and say how proud she was of the information we put in the paper, she used to work with him at the old Arbee supply company in 1938 when it started.

“We’ve had some older locals come in and tell us about their dealings with Bob…he was a really significant character in the town.”

According to Mr Creese, the main reason for leaving the Professionals Group was to keep “the significance of the Arbee name”, given there had been some confusion between the names “Professionals” and “Arbee”.

“It’ll also allow us to focus more on local things like charities and sporting groups – not that we haven’t in the past. It’ll help us to do different types of marketing specific to our business, as opposed to a national group.” he added.

Moorabool Shire Council Council Mee�ng The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held on Wednesday 5 May 2021 in the Coucil Chambers, 15 Stead St Ballan, star�ng at 6.00pm.

For details on a�endance or to the view the agenda, go to www.moorabool.vic.gov.au

Employment Council invites applications for the existing vacancies: • Community Health & Safety Administration Officer

Public meet ing - Myrniong Mechanics Hall Committee of Management No�ce is given of a PUBLIC MEETING to be held on Thursday 22 April 2021 commencing at 7:00pm at the Myrniong Mechanics Hall.

The purpose of the mee�ng is to nominate persons as the Commi�ee of Management for the Myrniong Mechanics Hall Commi�ee of Management for a term of 3 years.

Applications close on Sunday 18 April 2021.

All posi�ons will be declared open and nomina�ons will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nomina�ons from women are encouraged.

All details available from the website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/my-council/employment/careers

For further details please contact Mark Powell, Chair Myrniong Mechanics Hall Commi�ee of Management on 0412 195 430.

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Not if ica�on of ANZAC Day Road Closures The following road closures will be in place for ANZAC Day Services: Bacchus Marsh: Main Street between Gisborne Road and Lord Street, Sunday 25 April 2021 from 5.00am to 8.00am Ballan: Inglis Street between Cowie Street and Stead Street, Sunday 25 April 2021 from noon to 3.00pm.

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Fire restrictions end

Funds to assist volunteers The Federal Government is offering thousands of dollars in grants to volunteers across the country, with Ballarat MP Catherine King urging groups across the Ballarat electorate to submit their expressions of interest.

Grants from $1,000 to $5,000 are on offer to help volunteers pay for equipment, fuel, transport and training costs, or support promotional activities. A pool of up to $132,450 has been pledged for the Ballarat region.

The application process requires a nomination from the volunteer or volunteer group’s local Federal MP, as well as meeting the eligibility criteria.

Ms King said she had begun speaking with groups across the Division of Ballarat.

“I am liaising with community leaders and relevant committees to identify priority volunteer support for our local area,” she said.

“Volunteers across Ballarat [electorate] freely give their time to support local organisations in a variety of ways and make an extraordinary contribution to our community.”

The ‘MP nomination’ opened on 6 April, and closes at 2pm on 29 April. Following this, the application period will open for organisation nominated by their MP on 20 May, and close at 9 pm on 9 June.

For more information, visit the Australian Government’s GrantConnect website at grants.gov.au, or contact the Ballarat Electorate Office on 5338 8123.

The Fire Danger Period has come to an end in CFA’s District 15, which includes Moorabool Shire – and with it, fire restrictions in place during the high-risk summer months have also ended.

As of 1 am last Tuesday 6 April, Moorabool Shire, along with neighbouring City of Ballarat, Hepburn Shire and Golden Plains Shire have had restrictions lifted, due to a lower risk of fires.

According to the latest Australian Seasonal Outlook, above average summer rainfall has led to a reduced bushfire risk for autumn.

But District 15 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Eddie Lacko has warned that it’s still important to stay vigilant.

“We’re urging everyone to stay safe, whether you’re living in or travelling to high bushfire risk areas,” he said.

“Please monitor the conditions on any future hot, dry and windy days, as we may still see some days of elevated fire risk. While the Fire Danger Period will come to an end, it is still important that residents check the local conditions are safe for any burn-off they were considering undertaking.”

Mr Lacko said it is still a requirement to register burn-offs, check weather conditions and follow local council laws and regulations.

“Registering your burn-off ensures that if somebody reports smoke, the incident will be crosschecked with the burn-off register, which will then prevent CFA crews wasting resources and showing up at your door.”

To register a burn-off, visit firepermits.gov. au, or register with the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) by calling 1800 668 511, or emailing burnoffs@ esta.vic.gov.au.

If your burn-off gets out of control, call Triple-000 immediately, and never leave a burn-off unattended.

Stepping up Bald Hill

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Backing growth to the tune of $1.6 million has been pledged by the Victorian Government for the long-awaited ‘Bald Hill Activation Project’, with construction set to begin this year.

First proposed in 2017, the Bald Hill Activation Project gained pace on Council last year, with the first stage of the project to not only install 1001 steps, but also upgrade the walking trail on Bald Hill, adding space for exercise, recreation, and art.

Council CEO Derek Madden said Council was elated with the investment and was planning to commence works on the project this year.

“Council is excited by the funding announcement, and it will greatly benefit the community and attract tourists to our area.

These newly announced funds are a very

welcomed addition to the funding received to date for the construction of Stage 1 of the Bacchus Marsh 1001 Steps All Accessibility and Sculpture Trail, which is scheduled to commence in the coming months,” Mr Madden told the Moorabool News.

“The next stages will be finalising the requirements of this new funding, and how it may fit in with the current project that is underway.”

The project is one of 30 shovel ready projects the Government has given funding to under the $46 million ‘Regional Tourism Investment Fund’, aimed at revitalising tourism in regional Victoria.

Minister for Regional Development, MaryAnne Thomas, said the projects supported by the Fund would “add vibrancy to local communities and ensure ongoing jobs while providing important immediate impetus through construction work”.

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Facebook feedback RATES SHOCK FEAR FOR FARMERS (M/News 6 April) We all were hit by a rate increase, that’s what happens when your land value increases.

- Sue De Tert A 2% increase this year was passed

by Moorabool shire council with no consideration for the struggle through covid. A promise of $600,000 to be used for hardship, has this been offered to the public? When will the budget be finalised?

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Rates shock fear for farmers

By Lachlan Ellis The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has put out a call for rural and regional councils to “avoid inequitable rate increases for farmers” as the state marks record farmland sales.

VFF President Emma Germano said farmers had seen huge increases in their properties’ value over the last few years, leading to rates increases far higher than other property types.

“Record land values and the fact we have annual valuations means many farmers are going to be hit with unfair increases to their rates notices this year,” Ms Germano said.

“Ordinarily we expect farmland to double in value over a decade. However, we’ve been seeing land double in the value within the space of three years, and in some instances, values have doubled within twelve months.”

According to Ms Germano, the adjustment of rates across entire shires and cities, rather than according to value differences between different classes of property, has meant that “ultimately…the rating burden is increasingly being forced onto farmers”.

Fiskville sheep farmer Scott Young said he agrees with Ms Germano, and believes that more needs to be done to lessen the squeeze on farmers and rural shires as a whole.

“Every year there’s every chance of a rate shock, and it’s tough. When you’re a generational farmer and you have no

intention of selling and moving on, and you want to keep farming in your area, but rates keep going up…at some stage, it’s going to reach the point where it’s not viable,” Mr Young told the Moorabool News.

“We’ve been talking about it for years, there needs to be a restructure of the rating process. All our little country shires haven’t got enough money to function, we need to get a bit more money from the State Government.

“There’s an awful lot of roads and infrastructure in the country, and not a lot of ratepayers to pay for the work to be done. So, there’s an unfair burden on rural ratepayers, regardless of whether they’re farmers or not.”

When asked if Moorabool Shire Council was considering changes to alleviate sharp rate rises for farmers, CEO Derek Madden said Council was working through a draft budget but did not acknowledge whether farmers’ rates may be adjusted.

“Council is currently working through its draft 2021/22 Budget. The State Government, via the Valuer General of Victoria, is the sole authority responsible for conducting valuations of all properties as part of the municipal revaluation,” Mr Madden said.

Emma Germano (VFF President) says many farmers are going to be hit with unfair increases to their rates notices this year. Photo supplied

“Property valuations are now conducted by the State Government on an annual basis. We are currently awaiting the release of valuation data from the Valuer General for the 2021/22 valuation cycle.”

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- Jill O’Connor THE ‘BEAR’ ESSENTIALS (M/News 30 March)

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A good excuse for a teddy bear picnic would be a birthday, a 30th celebration in fact.

Since 1990, Australian Red keeps Cross hasus been Every test on top of this virus. distributing Trauma Teddies to children experiencing illness or trauma. There have been And keeps us doing the things we love. over 1-million trauma teddies given to children, but who makes them?

So if ofyour symptoms are mild, Marilyn Baker is aeven member the Ballan Red Cross Unit, a keen knitter of trauma teddies or toyou’ve tested since she moved Ballan inbeen 2007, and during before, every test helps. the COVID lock down period produced 150 teddies.

“It was over a few months that I did them, I can’t just sitvisit and watch television, I have to knit For testing locations CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au or do puzzles during the ads,” Ms Baker told Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne the Moorabool News.

“One teddy takes about an hour to knit, and then about three quarters of an hour to fill it.

I make the small ones now, not the big ones… the children seem to like the smaller ones more.

Ms Baker said the teddy consoles children that are upset.

“I know they like to cuddle them and feel better if they have them. It’s not a problem…it’s nice to be able to help someone.”

The Red Cross Trauma Teddy Program has found the teddies have a calming effect and give great comfort to children.

In Victoria alone last year 30,000 were distributed from hospitals, police, ambulances and doctor’s rooms, also in times of natural disasters. All teddies are safely created and receive the Red Cross label as proof of quality.

Red Cross members have been attending Dame Phyllis Frost Centre where they have been teaching knitting to the women. Knitting is a self-regulatory activity and a wonderful life skill. The women have expressed their gratitude Marilyn Baker is a Ballan Red Cross Unit member, and she stands with some of to be able to volunteer for Red Cross. the 150 trauma teddies she knitted. Photo – Anne Eskdale

My son received one of these little bears last week at werribee hospital after having a little accident and cutting his head.

He’s taken it to bed with him every night since, so cute for the children.

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Health is wealth

By Caitlin Bewley Community consultation sessions into the future of Moorabool’s health and wellbeing, has provided Council with valuable information to progress.

In February and March this year, Council asked the community to identify their key health concerns to build a Health and Wellbeing plan.

Surveys, quick question postcards, stakeholder sessions and workshops assisted in gathering feedback which will be used to form the four-year plan.

Moorabool Shire CEO Derek Madden said Council are “currently looking at the data as [they] progress into the next stage of workshops with [the] Health and Wellbeing Committee and other stakeholders.”

Mr Madden said 2020/21 has been challenging and has impacted people’s health and wellbeing.

“Health issues including family violence, food insecurity, and mental health are emerging more strongly in the data we are seeing in Victoria and locally.

“While Council has the ability to support a number of actions, it is through a broader community focus and working with other organisations through the Plan that we are able to achieve a greater impact,” he said.

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Council will be identifying health outcomes the community can work towards, opportunities to strengthen existing activities and actions, gaps, and opportunities, and ways to work together to improve health and wellbeing in the community.

Paramedics, CFA and police were called to an incident at Ballan last Tuesday (6 April), which saw an injured wind farm employee hanging from a turbine tower by his harness.

Ambulance Victoria were called just before 10am where one person was assessed at the scene, and the CFA were called ten minutes later to supervise the rescue by staff at Goldwind, - Melissa Tiliaveridis who operate the wind farm.

Ballan Fire Brigade Captain Ben Hatfield told the Moorabool News the man was taken to ILLEGAL RIDING AND DRIVING ON THE RISE hospital for treatment.

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There has been an increase in trail bike riding and four-wheel driving in Moorabool’s parks and forests, and a government body is urging people to reconsider their choices when getting behind the wheel.

Over the last 12-months, parks and forests across the state have become popular places for people to visit for off-road riding and driving purposes.

While there is an extensive network of roads and tracks open to the public, it is believed illegal off-road activity is increasing.

In Moorabool, incidents of riding and driving off-road vehicles have been recorded at Blakeville (5), Morrisons (7), Mt Doran (3) and Spargo Creek (1). Two infringements have been issued at Blakeville.

Across the state, more than 100 infringements have been issued by the Conservation Regulator (Department of Environment, Land and Planning) since January 1.

Acting Director Regulatory Operations, Brian Hamer, says officers are conducting frequent patrols in state forests and they use advanced surveillance technology to identify illegal off-road driving and riding.

“It’s fantastic to see people enjoying our forests and parks across the state, however, it’s important people are using our public land responsibly.

“If you take a vehicle off-road to drive through our forests, you’re not only risking your own safety, but that of others who are hiking and bushwalking through the landscape, and you can cause significant

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environmental damage,” he said.

Authorised officers are patrolling key locations across the state, targeting illegal trail bike and four-wheel driving activity, and on the spot fines of $165 apply.

The maximum fine for riding or driving on closed roads is $3,300, while damaging wildlife habitat can result in a fine of more than $8,000.

The Conservation Regulator works closely with recreational groups and asks them to consider these key points: •All vehicles including trail bikes must be registered, trail bike riders must hold a current motor bike licence.

•Stay on the formed roads and vehicle tracks – do not ride on natural terrain, in streams, or on informal single tracks.

•For your own safety, always ride with others and wear full personal protective equipment (PPE), including a helmet.

•Always carry a first aid kit, as well as a reliable means of communication. We know that the first hour after injury is critical to good recovery outcomes - make sure you are prepared.

•Unload and start your trail bike away from residents adjoining state forests (you value your riding, they value their peace and quiet) •Keep your speed and noise down when in, or near, camping and picnic areas, or approaching other forest users.

For more information on the rules and regulations please visit: www.ffm.vic.gov.au/ recreational-activities/trail-bike-riding

* Correct as at April 2021. Subject to terms and conditions.

Timely responses to callouts

The Victorian Government has released the latest quarterly response times from CFA and FRV branches across the state, with some interesting findings.

Covering the period from 1 July to 30 September 2020, the reports show the number of incidents responded to, how many of each class of incident were responded to, and how long responses took, for branches that responded to 10 or more incidents in those three months.

The CFA figures provided compare the fire service’s response times to the ‘Community Service Delivery Standard’, which sets a benchmark of 8 minutes to respond to Hazard Class 2 incidents, 10 minutes for Hazard Class 3, and 20 minutes for Hazard Class 4.

In Moorabool, the Bacchus Marsh CFA area responded to 36 incidents during the threemonth period, with 71 per cent of emergency incidents meeting the standard of 8 minutes.

90 per cent of emergency incidents took just over a minute longer than the standard, at 9 minutes and 4 seconds.

This is an improvement on Bacchus Marsh’s previous response times, with 90 per cent of responses from 1 April to 30 June 2020 responded to within a longer 10 minutes and 15 seconds. However, 78 per cent of incidents in that time were met within 8 minutes.

Ballan Fire Brigade was not included in the report, as it responded to less than 10 incidents from 1 July to 30 September 2020.

There were concerns that additional safety measures during the second wave of the pandemic would impact response times, but Acting Police and Emergency Services Minister, Danny Pearson, said he was proud to report that had not been the case.

“The data released highlights the ongoing dedication of our career and volunteer firefighters, who have worked hard to meet targets designed to keep Victorians safe during these challenging and extraordinary times,” Mr Pearson said.

“This was a period of significant disruption at the height of the second wave of the state’s coronavirus response [that] required members to adapt to extra safety measures including additional PPE requirements.”

Mr Pearson said through it all, “our firefighters didn’t miss a beat and continued to respond to provide Victorians with the best service possible.”

Stawell took the longest to respond to incidents, with 90 per cent of its 20 Hazard Class 2 incidents responded to within 21 minutes and 50 seconds, while Bayswater was the quickest, taking just 6 minutes and 38 seconds in 90 per cent of its 26 incidents.

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Carers support available With last month’s Royal Commission finding Victoria’s mental health system had failed those battling mental illness, the State Government has announced a new round of funding for their carers.

Tabled in State Parliament on 2 March, the Royal Commission’s report found that the system had “catastrophically failed to live up to expectations and was underprepared for current and future challenges”.

The report identified supporting the mental health of carers as a key focus, and on 30 March, the Government announced the second round of its $572,000 ‘Supporting Carers Locally Grants Program’, with grants of $20,000 to $40,000 available for local community organisations, to increase opportunities for carers to be “physically and mentally healthy”.

Across Victoria, more than 736,000 carers

give their time and effort to look after a family member or friend who needs them.

Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, Luke Donnellan, said the Government was committed to supporting those who care for some of Victoria’s most vulnerable.

“We’re making it easier for carers to access the services they need to look after themselves and make sure they’re supported in their caring role,” Mr Donnellan said.

“We want carers in all parts of Victoria to be happy and healthy, with support in their community and the opportunity to connect with others – that’s why this funding is so vital.”

Applications for the grants close on Saturday 24 April. For more information on the grants program and how to apply, visit vic.gov.au and search ‘Supporting Carers Locally Grants Program’.

Put the date in your diary and don’t miss out, the next big event is coming.

After a 12-month hiatus forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Moorabool Light Orchestra is back with a bang, strum and a fiddle.

The Light Orchestra’s first concert for the year will be held at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, commencing at 2pm on Sunday 23 May. The orchestra currently has 55 registered musicians playing a range of instruments, from those in the string, woodwind, brass and percussion families.

The concert will feature a selection of popular light classics, with Guest Conductor Reuben Morgan guiding the orchestra.

The MLO is a community orchestra based in Bacchus Marsh and the prime purpose of the orchestra is “to provide a place for musicians of all ages from across the Moorabool Shire and Neighbouring Regions to connect, through all forms of orchestral music, by providing an educational and entertaining music program both for its members and its audiences”.

Past MLO concerts have included, to name a few, ‘An Afternoon at the Proms’, ‘Great Classical Overtures’, ‘A Celebration of Sacred Music’, ‘Sounds of Christmas’, and from 2013, ‘Music from Stage & Screen’.

More details will be published on the MLO website - www.mooraboollight-orchestra.com

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CARPENTER

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For Swimming Pools, Household Tanks, Stock, Roadworks Hire Call Gary McTigue

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LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS FUNERALS

DEATH NOTICE SHAW, James Arthur

MN02304G2

Dad, Jimmy, Grandad We will miss our chats, and definitely the handshake.

- All our love, Robert and Dianne, Ryan and Catherine, Jack and Maxi, Evan and Ryan.

Rest in peace with mum xxx

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

SHAW James (Jim)

Classified ad bookings close 12PM Friday.

Bookings on (03) 5368 1966 or by email — news@themooraboolnews.com.au Email must include full contact details or advertisement cannot be placed.

DEATH NOTICE

ASBESTOS REMOVAL

SHERRI, Judi

Asbestos Removal

Passed away 30/03/2021

Ballan Cricket Club President, Committee, Members and Players send their sympathy and thoughts to all of Jim’s Family on his sad passing. One of Ballan’s true gentlemen. CC 14-21

Loved Sister of Patsy, sister-in-law of Trevor Dearly loved Aunty & Great Aunty of Sam, Jay, Tarryn and families.

Gone but not forgotten RIP Judi

POSITION VACANT

Domestic and Commercial Fully Licensed and Insured Call Steve for a Quote 0439 476 966

Seeking a

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Full Time and Casual Maddingley / Bacchus Marsh Location With 3 generations of experience in concrete, we pride ourselves on delivering the best possible service time and time again whilst building solid relationships with our customers.

Email resume to: admin@titanpremix.com.au

CC 15-21

DEATH NOTICE

In Memory – Mr. Bart Ribbink Moorabool Shire Council is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Mr. Bart Ribbink, former long serving Councillor and Shire President with the former Shire of Ballan.

Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are extended to his family at this time.

May he rest in peace.

Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive Officer and staff of Moorabool Shire.

EMPLOYMENT

FUNERALS

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FUNERALS 1114 Doveton St. Nth, Ballarat

Ph: 5333 3911 All Hours

Full seartveicceost at moder The Moorabool News

OFFICE 15 Haddon Drive, Ballan, 3342 PHONE (03) 5368 1966 EMAIL E ditorial news@themooraboolnews.com.au Advertising sales@themooraboolnews.com.au Ad copy graphics@themooraboolnews.com.au EDITOR Helen Tatchell GRAPHIC DESIGN Glen Martin PUBLISHED BY The Ballan News Pty Ltd

Get fit and earn $$$ WALKERS WANTED To deliver catalogues in: Bacchus Marsh or Ballan Call Sue 0419 383 067 RAINFALL

Myrniong District Rainfall Report March 2021 rainfall Total for the year 2021

73.2 millimetres 278.8 millimetres

March 2020 rainfall 62.1 millimetres Total at same time last year 218.3 millimetres

Pykes Creek Reservoir

The dam and reservoir are located on a tributary of the Werribee River and impound 22,119 ML of water when full, as seen in the picture above

Western Water Report Reservoir levels Pykes Creek Reservoir at 31 Mar 2021 89.0% Water level this time last year 83.0%

Finance/Mortgage Broker

Full Time Position - Salary $55,000 - $65,000 Based at Bacchus Marsh The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to the overall growth, performance, and success of the business and to provide a professional service to clients at all times.

Some of your responsibilities include: - Building strong relationships - Generate and convert new business opportunities into completed loan applications - Accurately compile client source documentation for processing - Liaise with banks and lenders.

To apply provide your resume to:

bacchusmarsh@reliancere.com.au or Phone 03 9088 8999 Shop 2/135-137 Main St, Bacchus Marsh Vic 3340 ABN 29614088452

CC 10-21

Qualifications & experience: Minimum HR Driver Licence (Experience with HR vehicles preferred) Tasks & responsibilities: Loading & delivering concrete to customers • Ensuring concrete is delivered to the highest quality in the best possible timeframe • Safe operation, routine maintenance, and cleaning of your allocated vehicle • Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships.

FUNERAL NOTICE TRASK The Funeral Service for the late Mr Darren Wayne Trask will be held at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, 207 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh on FRIDAY (Week) April 23, 2021 commencing at 2.00pm. At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave the Hall for the Maddingley Cemetery, Bacchus Marsh.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Diabetes Australia, envelopes will be available at the Service or you can donate online at www.diabetesaustralia.com.au Family and friends are invited to view the Funeral Service via the following link: www.westwardfilms.com. au/210423-darren-trask

Would you like your ironing done?

BACCHUS MARSH AREA Pick up & delivered $20 per basket.

Phone Lynda – 0404 895 705

POSITION VACANT

Concrete Agitator Drivers

SHAW, Jimmy The Ballan Football Netball Club would like to extend sincere sympathy to the family of a BFNC great.

Jimmy was a 1956 premiership player, Life Member, junior coach, committee-man, trainer and loyal supporter for more than 70-years.

Gone but never forgotten.

GO BLUES!

IRONING

PUBLIC NOTICE BALLIANG PUBLIC HALL AND RECREATION COMMITTEE INCORPORATED Notice is given of a PUBLIC MEETING to be held at Balliang Hall, 1265 Bacchus Marsh – Balliang Road, Balliang on Wednesday 21st April, 2021 commencing at 7pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Balliang Public Hall and Recreation for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on 4th May, 2021. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or at the meeting.

For further enquiries please contact the President Steve Beggs, 0400 419 024

Sell it Local for Less news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Phone 5368 1966 Sell with a photo - $55 for 3 months.

COFFEE MACHINE

Reconditioned Rancillo, 2 Group SN: 246240.

Purchased 25th May 2020 From ASIC Coffee Machine Repairs Sales and Service $1000 ono – 0413 318 528

1999 XH FORD FALCON UTE

4.0 litre, Auto, new tyres, motor needs repair, unregistered, good for parts, VIN 5PPAAAJLCMXL15822 $750 firm Ph 0437 960 085

TOYOTA COROLLA

Levin 2004 hatch auto.

Mechanically VGC, minor dents.

Odometer - 265,000 kms, 12 months. reg. (TDC 072) $3,900 ono – 0408 508 654

2007 JAYCO DESTINY Pop top, shower, toilet, air con., house battery, HWS, large bed, 4 burner stove, 2 x gas bottles, rangehood, microwave, TV/DVD, elec. brakes, many extras, excellent condition. $26,500 Ph 0428 870 067

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Ballan Golf Club

Results - Week ending Saturday 3 April Wednesday– Stableford Winner - Chris Tudor (8) 38 points. R/up - John Costello (18) 35 points. NTPs - 12th Hugh Miller, 15th Bob Arklay.

Magpie - 14th Chris Tudor.

Saturday - Stableford A GRADE: Winner - Frank Raffaele (9) 37 points.

R/up - Rick Roden (11) 36 points on c/b from Peter DiFiore.

B GRADE: Winner - Ian Bragge (17) 37 points.

R/up - Bill Pickering (17) 36 points.

C GRADE: Winner - Ken Muhlhan (22) 36 points on c/b from Bill Pickering (18). NTPs - 12th Ian Godkin, 15th Anthony Moore. Magpies - 14th Bob Arklay.

Jack Papworth Cup Semi Final Play-off Chris Tudor & Les Martin 43 points defeated Don Wickson & John Muhlhan 37 points.

Results -Week ending - Saturday 10 April Easter Monday 5 April – Stableford.

Winner - Gerrard Clifford (33) 39 points.

R/up - Peter Clifford (15) 37 points.

Magpie -14th Bob Arklay. NTP - 15th John Costello.

Wednesday - Stableford Winner Bob Arklay (8) 36 points on c/b from Damian Toohey (9) & Don Wickson (12). Magpie -14th John Costello.

NTPs - 12th Peter Cox, 15th Anthony Moore.

Saturday – Stroke Final Round Club Championships & Monthly Medal.

A GRADE: Winner of Monthly Medal Anthony Moore 64-6-58, R/up - Frank Raffaele 71-9-62.

B GRADE: Winner - Travis Preston 74-15-59.

R/up - Peter Clifford 76-15-61.

C GRADE: Winner - Bill Pickering 82-18-64.

R/up - Rob Brown 85-19-66.

NTPs - 2nd Don Wickson, 12th Ian Godkin, 15th Anthony Moore.

Magpies - 14th Anthony Moore, 18th Tom Paarhammer.

Balls 7, Cut-off 64: Frank Raffaele, Anthony Moore, Travis Preston, Ian Godkin, Peter Clifford, Matt Thorne, Bill Pickering.

Championship Final Results: Stroke - 2021 Club Champion - Anthony Moore 275.

A GRADE: Winner - Anthony Moore 275.

B GRADE: Winner - Chris Tudor 293.

C GRADE: Winner Athol Love 338.

Nett: Tom Bond Trophy - Chris Tudor 241.

A GRADE: Winner - Anthony Moore 251.

B GRADE: Winner - Chris Tudor 241.

C GRADE: Winner - Athol Love 254.

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Ruby salutes in Group 2

By Michael Howard The filly that signifies generations of family involvement in the trots has catapulted the Stephens family to Group 2 delight, with Ruby Wingate a dominant winner at Tabcorp Park Melton.

The Alabar Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic pacing finals headlined racing on Saturday 3 April, with Narutac Prince winning the colts and geldings division for trainerdriver David Aiken before the fillies was claimed by trainer Adam Stephens’ aforementioned three-year-old.

Ruby Wingate bred by Adam’s dad Allan and driven by Mick Bellman, saluted in dominant style, bustling threewide for much of the last lap but proving in a class of her own in clearing out to win by 14-metres.

“I was just basically staying out of trouble,” Bellman told Trots Vision post-race. “One thousand from home I thought the leaders have done a bit, we can chance our arm and stay out of the way of everyone else.

“I knew I had the right horse underneath me; it was just a matter of having a free passage,” he said.

He found that and advanced clear amid a 57.3-second last half to comfortably record the memorable win, which meant plenty to the Stephens.

Ahead of the filly’s debut last July, Adam Stephens told thetrots.com.au his grandmother, Ruby Wingate, inspired the ‘Wingate’ brand that the family’s horses had carried since 1977.

“My grandmother was a very big-hearted woman,” Adam said. “She worked with dad (Allan) and the horses into her 80s.

“That was why I named her after my grandmother – for Dad. She is a very big-hearted filly and I thought she carried the heart of my grandmother, to be truthful.”

She showed all those attributes tonight and the significance was not lost on Bellman.

“To win this one for Adam and his dad, (they) are the true meaning of loyalty,” Bellman said. “I’ve driven for them since I was a kid and they’ve stuck with me through thick and thin. Just to win a Group 2 for these boys tonight, it’s very special.

“Allan had a photo of his mum in his pocket, who the horse is named after, these feelgood stories, this is what makes the long hours and miles worth it.”

Some very astute breeders were also involved in the colts and geldings result, with Bruce and Vicki Edward continuing their fine tradition of Victorian trots dominance with Narutac Prince.

The Art Major colt, who’s a half-brother to Turn It Up ($492,312), Treasure ($161,402) and Perfect Sense ($143,530), controlled the race from in front and responded when

Narutac Prince (2) winning at Tabcorp Park on Saturday 3 April. Photo Stuart McCormick

Ruby Wingate (8) winning at Tabcorp Park on Saturday 3 April. Photo Stuart McCormick challenged late by impressive Hy Leinvincible.

The victory was a fourth from as many starts for trainerdriver David Aiken.

Both successful breeders of the Home Grown Classic hail from the Ballarat district and that trend continued into the IRT Australia Shakamaker Classic, with late breeder Kenneth Griffey having produced the winner.

The quality two-year-olds race’s honour roll includes the likes of Restrepo, Centenario and Be Happy Mach and tonight they were joined by Solesseo Matuca courtesy of a peach of a drive by Darby McGuigan.

Taking the reins for trainer Damien Burns and owners Frank and Maria Cotronea and Greg Burns, McGuigan cut the corner at the final bend to grab ground on front runners Luvbite (second) and Jawsoflincoln (third) to win by two metres.

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Darley Junior Cricket Club Results – Grand Finals It was a big weekend for the Darley Cricket Club as a whole, with the junior’s starting the ball rolling on Friday night.

The Under 13 side hosted Aintree Black at Masons Lane Reserve on Friday 26 March.

After losing the toss, captains George Martindale and Ryder O’Brien broke the news that the Lions would have to bat first. After setting a disappointing target of 85 the Lions could see the challenge ahead. However, with sharp fielding and phenomenal bowling the Lions took it to the final over with Aintree needing just 5 runs from the last 6 balls with only one wicket in hand. A spectacular run out on the penultimate ball saw the Lions celebrate like Premiers. Unfortunately, on count back it was determined to be an Aintree Black win by a run.

The Under 11 team travelled to Blackwood Drive Reserve on Saturday 27 March to take on the home team in the ultimate decider.

This would be the two teams’ first playoff together, after their home and away match earlier in the year was a wash out. Darley made the target in their 20 overs with the loss of only 3 wickets. Coach, Darren Hurst, said that he could not be prouder of every player on the day. What made both coach and club particularly proud was the players’ willingness to fill in as sub fielders for an undermanned Melton Centrals Silver.

Hurst said in a great display of team effort, “it is always hard to single out players” but a special mention must go to Beau Graham who scored 15 runs off 14 balls and to Ian Winters 2/12 off 2 overs.

The Under 15 side had a fantastic season, not losing a game, the boys were nervous as they faced Ballan who had the 3 best batters in the league and the best bowler in the league.

The weather had wreaked havoc for the Under 15 side, meaning they had to make three trips to Brown Hill Reserve for just two days of play. Day One (Saturday 20 March), Darley won the toss and elected to bowl. In Deacon Fawcett’s 2nd over saw Jarvis out for 2, Darley were up and about with 1/14, it took until the 17th over before another wicket fell, Axel Morton bowling to the dangerous Mcllwaine when a brilliant catch by Seth Fawcett had the wicket they needed.

Darley had Ballan at 2/60, then in the 22nd over Seth Fawcett bowled out E Muir, to have then 3/67.

Then came a runout, and Darley had them 4/69 with their 3 top batters out.

At the end of Ballan’s first 25 overs they were 4/77.

Darley’s opening batters Ryder O’Brien and Deacon Fawcett got Darley off to a great start, before the first wicket fell in the 13th over seeing D Fawcett out on 18 and Darley 1/34; A Morton came in and continued the great batting before seeing R O’Brien run out on 21 in the 20th over.

At the end of Day One saw the match evenly placed with Ballan finishing 4/77 to Darley’s 3/60.

Fletcher & Whitiora Kilmartin

On Day Two (Saturday 27 March), Darley batted first with batters Axel Morton and Seth Fawcett who continued on the great batting before losing S Fawcett in the 34th over, Darley 4/93 then saw Darley lose some serious firepower in quick succession, by the end of the 35th over Darley were 6/93.

The Lions faithful were getting nervous. It took some unlikely partnerships between lower order batsmen George Martindale with Aaron Harman, Malakie McLoughlin and Baxter Stone to set a respectable target of 72 from Ballan’s final 25 batting overs.

The Lions looked fierce and determined in the field and in the third over, George Martindale struck for the first wicket of the defense. Martindale went on to take 4/1 off 4 overs in Day Two to leave Ballan’s tail end wide open. At the other end, Deacon Fawcett bowled tight to keep their opponents under pressure. D Fawcett struck in his third over to have Ballan 9 down as Darley’s opening bowlers ended their attack. Captain, Max Hoey, then threw the ball around to many bowlers in search of the final wicket. In the end it took a fantastic catch by Baxter Stone off the bowling of Malakie McLoghlin to seal the Premiership.

It was amazing team effort, with special mention to Axel Morton who batted on both days and top scored with 26 along with George Martindale who took 4/15 off 8 overs across the 2 days.

Best Bowlers: G Martindale 4/15 off 8 overs, D Fawcett 2/19 off 8 overs.

Best batters: A Morton 27, G Martindale 21 not out, R O’Brien 21.

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Season 2021/21 Presentation JUNIOR AWARDS UNDER 15 Best & Fairest Seth Fawcett - 11 Votes Batting Seth Fawcett - 192 runs at 64.00 Bowling George Martindale - 13 wickets at 5.08 Coaches Awards Aaron Harmon

Under 15s Deacon Fawcett, George Martindale & Seth Fawcett

UNDER 13 Batting Axel Morton - 266 runs at 133.00 Bowling George Martindale - 9 wickets at 7.22 Coaches Awards Lucas Hurst MAN OF THE MATCH Under 15 Semi Final - Deacon Fawcett Grand Final - George Martindale Bowling Achievement Round 4 v Melton Centrals Whitiora Kilmartin - 5/1 incl. a Hat Trick Round 8 v St Anthonys Fletcher Kilmartin - 4/9 incl. a Hat Trick Round 14 v Melton Whitiora Kilmartin - 5/5

Under 13s Axel Morton, George Martindale & Lucas Hurst

Under 11 Grand final team

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Nothing easy Gordon Tennis Club for locals in season opener At the end of March, the tennis season came to an end and for one local team it was a significant end.

The C GRADE C1 team of Amy and Elsie Conroy were runners up in their Grand Final match against Buninyong Tennis Club.

By Todd Whelan

BALLARAT v BACCHUS MARSH Saturday 17 April - 6.15pm at Alfredton oval Expect a large crowd of Swans and Cobra faithful including the curious footy tragics, to descend on Alfredton Oval this Saturday night to witness Hawthorn great Josh Gibson’s return to football.

You can bet a bullish Bacchus Marsh would rather this match at Maddingley Park first up to remove the noise around Gibson donning the Swans jumper for the first time (not to mention bar sales). Nonetheless, Bacchus Marsh is as forward in condition as any side ahead of 2021 under new playing coach Tom German. According to a few keen eye Cobra followers they’re ready to go, aiming for a return to finals this year on the back of key, off season signings. The Cobras will need every bit of them and German’s experience to improve their win/loss on the road in Ballarat (2018-19, P9 W2 L7). The Swans themselves seem well prepared also with four hit-outs under their belts heading in as we get set for a Round One stoush of survival of the fittest. The Swans Gibson and Andrew Hooper’s record speak for themselves, but the Cobras will need to deny Mitch Martin his penetrative left foot distribution and captain Sammy James around stoppage. The Marsh will cause a few headaches of their own as newcomers German, Lachie Christopher, Ryan Bartlett and Jaydn Owen (to name just four) join Daniel Burton, Jake Owen, Harry King, Nick Stuhldrier and Aaron Willetts on a growing list reflecting depth and quality.

The Cobras will need to do a defensive job on goal shark Andrew Hooper and avoid Gibson where possible going forward. Just how efficient the Cobras can be by foot with their entries inside 50 will go a long way deciding the result. Gibson is almost certain to go to Jake Owen - that match-up alone will be worth the admission.

They were defeated by Ballarat Lawn Tennis Club, 18 games to 7 however, a club spokesperson said it was, “such a good match, played in great spirit and laughter, which is why these girls enjoy their tennis so much”.

Liam Turner and Ethan Owens (B Grade). Photos - GTC

The Gordon B grade team won their Grand Final.

Ethan Owens and Liam Turner, representing Gordon, defeated Napoleons Tennis Club, 24 games to 16.

Liam Turner also took the trophy for winning the most sets for B Grade at the Buninyong Association.

A spokesperson for the club said the boys “put in so much effort this season, training hard, playing fairly and just really enjoying their tennis”.

Amy and Elsie Conroy (C Grade).

Both sides will look the winner at some stage.

Prediction - Bacchus Marsh to win by 12-points.

DARLEY v SUNBURY Saturday April 17 - 6.15pm at Darley Park.

In recent times Darley Park has not proven a happy hunting ground for Sunbury or their coach Travis Hodgson. The Lions have not beaten the Devils at the Den since the 2016 Elimination Final, while Hodgson heads into the game having lost his last six at the venue. Admittedly his last defeat on Darley Park was against Melton but the former Bacchus Marsh Premiership coach remains 0-5 v Darley (at Darley) dating back to Round 13, 2016.

Both clubs have endured monumental change in player movement since 2019. Sunbury will have up to 10 players missing from their 2019 Elimination Final loss to Melton. While Darley is likely to field up to eight new faces of their own, their 2021 flag prospects appear to have taken the greater hit. The Devils have added Ben Said (St Albans), Mitch Banner (VAFA), Steve Doran (Point Cook) and the return of Dan Roy to the rebuild and, are hopeful an injection of games into the next generation will be enough to secure a finals berth for a 10th year in a row.

But they will be up against it on Saturday night.

The Lions and coach Hodgson will be keen to put this game to bed early. Despite their outgoings, Tyson Lever (Coburg), Daniel Toman (Woodend), Haydn Ross (Riddell), *Josh Guthrie (Coburg), *Harry Minton-Connell (Port Melbourne) and *Wade Derkson (Essendon) loom the reinforcements - a stern warning to the Devils and the wider competition the Lions will be thereabouts again.

Darley boasts an impeccable 16-2 record at home (2018-19) and will need to maintain returns of a similar nature to be at the business end. Questions will be asked of the Devils from the opening bounce. What they may lack in fire power on paper against the Lions Saturday night will need to be made up for in connection and belief, a mantra that can only hold them in good stead for the remainder of the season.

As is often the case, expect the game to be won and lost in the midfield. First use out of the middle and out of stoppage between the arcs will give the Devils nimble and potentially dynamic forwards every chance to make an impact. A win through the midfield can only ease the pressure on a Devils back six led by Darren Leonard and Shane Page, who have proven ‘the rock’ title in defence.

I’m not sure the Devils can get the job done. Expect the Lions and coach to cure the curse.

Prediction - Sunbury by 18-points *subject to availability from VFL Tune to Apple 98.5fm for live radio or stream from 6pm.

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