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Swift action needed A endangered swift parrot that was found recently in Moorabool. Photo – David Whelan By Lachlan Ellis A critically endangered bird has been spotted in Moorabool, with the flock believed to contain around five per cent of the species’ total population. The swift parrot is found only in Australia, including parts of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. According to BirdLife Australia, the latest research estimates the swift parrot population “could be as few as 300 birds”. Wildlife photographers Bernie McRitchie and David Whelan from Bacchus Marsh spotted three flocks containing around 50 birds in total in Moorabool bushland last Saturday – a find that Mr Whelan said was exciting, but also concerning, given the threats faced by the species. “It’s the second time we’ve found them locally. Bernie found the flocks on Saturday morning…it’s pretty special to have them

moving through the Moorabool landscape,” Mr Whelan told the Moorabool News. “On one level it’s an indication of how good the environment is. There’s fairly extensive remnants of the yellow gum stands they live in here in Moorabool…before European settlements those type of woodlands used to cover the whole area, but now there’s just patches of it left.” Mr Whelan said he believed that overhead high voltage powerline plans could pose a threat to the swift parrot, and five other local bird species, including the little eagle and the speckled warbler. “I’ve had a look on the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project site…the swift parrots we found weren’t directly in the area where the planned corridor is, but they’re close to it. But where we saw them a couple of years ago is an area that’s planned to be cleared for the corridors,” Mr Whelan said.

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current trends continue. It is also listed as threatened on the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988. It is one of the highest priority species that BirdLife Australia is acting to conserve.” Swift parrots breed in Tasmania in the summer, living in the hollows of the blue gum forests of Tasmania. They fly across Bass Strait in winter to forage on flowering eucalypts in the open box-ironbark forests of the Australian mainland. Many of the forests swift parrots rely on are now being logged, with more than 80 per cent of its original mainland habitat having been cleared since European settlement. Sugar gliders are also a major threat, entering the hollows and eating young swift parrots. For more information on the swift parrot, and the conservation work BirdLife Australia does, visit birdlife.org.au

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That’s not an apple, THIS is an apple By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Yr Melb. Uni) Move over New York City, the real big apple has been found in Moorabool and it’s not in Bacchus Marsh. Katie lives in Ballan and planted her apple tree only two years ago and expected to be waiting years before spying any fruit. Lo and behold, the plant began blooming ahead of schedule, and Marianne, Katie’s daughter, was blown away by what proudly emerged from the top of the tree. “It’s the biggest apple I’ve ever seen,” she gasped as they picked the apple, maturing at an unbelievable circumference of 40.5cm. For reference, this is over half the circumference of a standard basketball (75cm). The tree variety, Monty’s Surprise, originates from New Zealand and boasts fruit much larger than the standard supermarket varieties. This variety’s skin has also been scientifically proven to pack the highest flavonoid count in the world, making it a potential cancer fighter. Katie does not usually enjoy an apple, but described it as the most ‘crisp, juiciest and tastiest apple’ she has eaten. Usually, one would enjoy an apple a day, but this whopper has provided supper for the whole week. Half was eaten raw, with the other half saved for making into a delicious apple strudel.

The Monty’s Surprise apple is aptly named after measuring a circumference of close to 45cm. Photo - submitted

Help Council with car parking Finding a car park in two of Moorabool’s major towns can be frustrating however, Council is now encouraging community participation in a study measuring sentiment towards parking facilities across the shire. The Car Parking Study is an online survey inviting feedback on proposed changes within the shire. “Significant population growth is proposed within Bacchus Marsh and Ballan, and it is essential that we plan and manage parking appropriately both now and into the future,” Sarah Kernohan, Coordinator of Strategic Planning said.

Most of the proposed changes relate to parking rules within Bacchus Marsh, but the platform allows for original submissions from anywhere in the shire. Users can pinpoint areas for improvement via the interactive online map, with the option of uploading supporting photographs. Those wishing to provide input offline may collect a hard copy of the survey from their local council office in either Ballan or Darley.

Results will contribute to the formation of a Moorabool Car Parking Policy, which will guide future parking supply and management measures. Survey results will be released in the second half of the year, after which further community consultation will commence. This research follows occupancy surveys in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan undertaken in December 2019. Submit your feedback online by May 24- https://moorabool. engagementhub.com.au and follow the links.

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It’s law, keep your distance By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Yr Melb. Uni) A new law now demands motorists keep well clear of cyclists as they share the road.

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Motorists must now provide bike riders with at least one metre of clearance when overtaking on roads up to 60km/h, and 1.5 metres on roads with speed limits above 60km/h. The new laws came into effect on Monday 26 April. These new laws come after an increase in cyclist deaths on Victorian roads in 2020, up almost 30 per cent compared to the five-year average. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll said last year was a horrible year on the road for cyclists, with 13 losing their lives. “These measures will ensure everyone has a safe place on our roads,” he said. Under the updated rule, drivers and motorcyclists can briefly cross painted lines to give cyclists the space they need – including solid lines, double lines,

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painted tram lane lines and painted islands – but only when they have a clear view ahead and it’s safe to do so. “The government urges cyclists to take care also, reminding them to ride predictably, stay within bike lanes when they are provided and using hand signals to change direction,” Mr Carroll said. This new law brings the Victorian government in line with other states’ legislation. The Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF), which has been campaigning for such laws over

the last decade, is ‘over the where people are going slow, moon’ that the law has been but where I ride, where peoenacted. ple are going 100km/hour, ‘We know that little bit of it’s pretty hard to do,” he space can make all the dif- said. ference to a cyclist … getting “If anything, it might anto work or to school safely’, tagonise [drivers] worse”, he Dan Kneipp, AGF CEO said. told The Moorabool News. The foundation campaigns “I don’t know if a law is necfor a vision of zero cyclist essary as 99.99% of drivers Moorabool North Wind Farm fatalities. are pretty good.” Local cyclist Russ Hendry is Progress to date Breaking the law will attract a former councilmaximum court penalties • Moorabool Installation of all fifty (50) turbines lor and resident of Bacchus of up to $1,652 and on the complete. Marsh,• he Energisation doubts the new of substation complete. of $330. spot infringements legislation means much in of Improper overtaking • Commissioning fifty (50) turbinesor practice. complete. passing offences incur two “It might ok in the city demerit points. Operator • be Australian Energy Market

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(AEMO) Registration complete. AEMO Compliance (Hold Point testing) commenced (75MW).

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AEMO Compliance (Hold Point testing) to continue – increased operations.

A Bacchus Marsh man has copped a fine for driving while suspended, with the Magistrate warning that further speeding could mean more serious consequences. Dylan Franklin appeared in-person at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court on Friday 23 April and told Magistrate John Bentley, that his dad’s car had been impounded on a previous occasion, when Mr Franklin was caught speeding in it.

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Police Prosecutor Paul Thomas told the court that Mr Franklin had been caught driving while suspended on 18 October last year, travelling on the Bacchus Marsh Road with Moorabool Wind Farm his licence not due to beSouth renewed until 21 December. After issuing a to $300 fine without conviction, Magistrate Progress date Bentley gave Mr Franklin warning. (54) turbines • Installation aofstern all Fifty-Four

complete. “Let me warn you, if you’re caught again, you’ll lose the car. • All access tracks,else’s hardstands and And if you’re driving someone car, you’ll lose that… substation complete. and they won’t be very happy,” the Magistrate said. • •

Energisation of substation complete. Pre-Commissioning of 19 turbines. complete

“Just slow down.”

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Road maintenance and repairs will continue as we monitor regularly. Ongoing commissioning of turbines.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE May 2021 Moorabool North Wind Farm

Progress to date • Installa�on of all ﬁ�y (50) turbines complete. • Energisa�on of substa�on complete. • Commissioning of ﬁ�y (50) turbines complete. • Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) Registra�on complete. • AEMO Compliance (Hold Point tes�ng) commenced (75MW).

Community Fund Update Community Fund Update Moorabool North wind farm community fund - Round Two is open for applications from the 1st of May

Moorabool community fund - Round Two is open for applica�ons from the 1st of May Junefarm at 3pm. 2021 until theNorth 15th ofwind 2021 un�l the 15th of June at 3pm.

For all the details on Guidelines, How to Apply and Important

For all the details onwww.mooraboolwindfarm.com Guidelines, How to apply and important Dates, please visit community dates, please visit www.mooraboolwindfarm.com fund page, call 1800 019 660 or email community fund page, call 1800 019 660 info@mooraboolwindfarm.com or email info@mooraboolwindfarm.com Drop-in Help Sessions are being held at Moorabool wind farm Drop-in Help Sessions are being held at Moorabool wind farm Information Centre at 120 Inglis Street, Ballan. Informa�on Centre at 120 Inglis Street, Ballan.

Look ahead • AEMO Compliance (Hold Point tes�ng) to con�nue – increased opera�ons.

igure 1 Computer generated image of Moorabool North Wind Farm from the corner of Ballan Meredith Road /Egerton Bungeeltap Road and Hamils Lane. South Wind Farm ooking northMoorabool west Progress to date mage of Moorabool North Wind Farm from the corner of Ballan Meredith Road /Egerton Bungeeltap Road and Hamils Lane. • Installa�on of all Fi�y-Four (54) turbines complete. • All access tracks, hardstands and substa�on complete. • Energisa�on of substa�on complete. • Pre-Commissioning of 19 turbines. complete

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Replacement Bridges at Ballan Golf Club – Funding • Road maintenance and repairs will con�nue as provided by MWF community fund Round One 2020. and electrical works for we monitorZenviron, regularly. the contractor appointed by Goldwind for the civil construction Replacement Bridges at Ballan Golf Club – Funding provided by MWF community fund Round Oneof 2020. the wind farm project, has started the initial stage of works. This work includes the establishment • Ongoing commissioning of turbines.

he contractor appointed by Goldwind for the civil construction and electrical works for the temporary construction compound and access roads on the project area. Construction activity is arm project, has started the initial stage of works. This work includes the establishment of currently focused on the westernForside of the andthe will move to the western side Further Informa� onInformation about theRd project visit: ForBallan-Meredith Further about project rary construction compound and access roads on the project area. Construction activity is visit: www.mooraboolwindfarm.com, info@mooraboolwindfarm.com or call:1800 of the Moorabool River later in the year. www.mooraboolwindfarm.com info@mooraboolwindfarm.com or call 1800 019 660019 660. ocused on the western side of the Ballan-Meredith Rd and will move to the western side orabool River later in the year. There will be an increase in construction traffic in the coming weeks due to the movement of

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It’s time for a new capsule By Lachlan Ellis It’s been 100 years since Rotary arrived in Australia, and when the Rotary Club of Bacchus Marsh digs up its latest time capsule, it will be the Club’s own 100th anniversary. The ‘Project 2055’ time capsule will be buried at Rotary Park on Lerderderg Street on June 30, to be opened on August 12, 2055. Bacchus Marsh Rotarians Alan Morton and Lindsay Arnold say the capsule will be an intriguing window into the past, for those who uncover it in 34 years’ time. “Based on the time capsule we opened last year, we’re expecting letters from school kids to classmates, from grandparents to grandkids…whatever takes peoples’ fancy,” Mr Morton told the Moorabool News. “Various groups and communities have done time capsules; I understand from talking to the Principal of Bacchus Marsh College they were trying to find a time capsule buried in 1920 or 1921 at the school. “We want to continue that little tradition because there’s still people interested in participating. We just hope that people can document the events of the last few years, like the COVID-19 lockdowns, and those horrific bushfires of 2019 – 20…maybe someone’s got a story that they were on holidays in Mallacoota, and they can say they went on the Navy ship back to Melbourne.” Mr Arnold said he was hoping people would put little snippets of their lives into the capsule, such as daily routines and newspaper cuttings. “Then in 34 years, we can see how much has changed,” he said. “Letters, photographs, what’s happening around the town... lots is happening around Moorabool at the moment. It’s a celebration of the town, and of Rotary in Australia and Bacchus Marsh specifically.” Thinking of being a part of the time capsule? $5, $20, and $30 envelopes can be purchased at any shop or business

Bacchus Marsh Rotarians Alan Morton and Lindsay Arnold at Arbee Real Estate, one of the locations where the time capsule envelopes can be deposited. Photo – Lachlan Ellis displaying the Rotary sign in the window. The envelopes will be placed in a round concrete capsule with three plaques on it – Mr Arnold said the burying of the capsule will be a “lead-in” to a project that Council has for Rotary Park in the future. The closing date to get your envelope in is May 31, so make

sure to get your envelope in to Arbee Real Estate, Balanced Financial, Bacchus Marsh Mowers, or the Bacchus Marsh Community Bank Branch before then. Alternatively, you can place your envelope in another envelope, and post it to ‘Rotary Time Capsule, PO Box 61 Bacchus Marsh Road, 3340’.

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Rubbish threat to platypus survival Schools share By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Yr Melb. Uni) A recent study has found that 4 per cent (1 in 25) of platypus are entangled in one or more items of rubbish, which may lead to severe injury or death. It was found the figure was as high as 15 per cent in certain river areas. The research paper authored by the Australian Platypus Conservancy (published in the journal Australian Mammalogy) analysed patterns of platypus litter entanglement based on 30 years of fieldwork. Items recovered from animals that died or were severely injured due to entanglement included elastic hair-ties, fishing line, a hospital identification wristband, an engine gasket and a plastic ring seal from a food jar. Importantly, there was a higher rate of entanglement in female platypus, raising concerns over the ongoing breeding potential of the species. “Human behaviour is the key to solving this issue to keep platypus safe,” Dr Melody Serena from the Australian Platypus Conservatory, the paper’s author said. She had a clear message that the community be proactive in preventing further damage to platypus populations. “Always pick up litter that could entangle a platypus, even if it’s lying on a footpath. “Cut through all discarded rings or loops – especially anything made of plastic, rubber or metal - before you dispose of it in your recycling.” Geoff Williams, from the Australian Platypus Conservatory, told the Moorabool News that spreading awareness amongst the community is vital. “Trying to work with councils to get signage out there is particularly important in places like Bacchus Marsh, where the platypus population is under a lot of pressure.” “It’s a bigger problem than we originally realised,” he said. Dr Jodie Valpied, President of the Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance, said her organisation, in partnership with Melbourne Water and Werribee River Association will soon be installing a series of “Please Protect Our Platypus” signs to discourage littering in the area.

“Bacchus Marsh is an important area for platypus, and we hope the local community can help us keep these iconic animals safe.” The local Alliance group will also be implementing a “Clean Site 4 Platypus” program, aimed at reducing litter from neighbouring building sites.

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Over 200 schools across Victoria will share in $10.4 million in funding for vital maintenance works, with two of these schools located in Moorabool Shire. The Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) funding was announced on 26 March, with 230 schools to share in the program’s latest round. Myrniong Primary School was given $20,000 to address issues with the school’s roof plumbing, while Gordon Primary School’s $20,000 will go towards asphalt, ceiling, and roof repair, as well as fascia and landscape repainting. The $10.4 million allocated this year is on top of more than $27 million allocated to 357 school under the PMP grant program last year. State Member for Buninyong, Michaela Settle, said the grants would keep Victorian schools safe for students and staff. “This program is about ensuring our schools are well-maintained and safe, so that every student can learn in the best possible environment,” Ms Settle said. “This program is based on school needs and sees the funds distributed based on up-todate information provided by regular audits of school building condition, so the funding is targeted for maximum effect.” Victorian Education Minister James Merlino said the record investment in school infrastructure is “delivering high quality classrooms for our hard-working principals, teachers and staff, as well as students and families.”

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Plant today, for tomorrow Moorabool locals are being encouraged to celebrate World Environment Day by rolling up their sleeves and participate in the upcoming, 15th annual Grow West Community Planting Day After the sad cancellation of last year’s event, Grow West is aiming to make this one “bigger and better than ever”, with the goal of planting 4000 native plants on Saturday 5 June. Moorabool Shire Council’s Environment Officer, Tom Miller, said the chosen site, Kel Shields Flora Reserve in Bacchus Marsh, forms an important urban bio-link, connecting the escarpment with the Werribee River that runs through town. “The reserve supports a diverse understory of native grasses and shrubs but would benefit from the revegetation of native canopy trees to improve its environmental health”, he said. “In the future, this reserve will become an important thoroughfare for the community, with walking tracks connecting new suburbs of Bacchus Marsh to the train station and main street.”

This initiative will help support Grow West’s wider vision of rejuvenating vegetation around the country. “Grow West’s vision is to rejuvenate 10,000 hectares of land by connecting the You Yangs Regional Park, Brisbane Ranges National Park, Werribee Gorge State Park and Lerderderg State Park through a mosaic of restoration works on private property”, said Helena Lindorff, Environmental Projects Coordinator. Two planting sessions will be available on the day. The morning session will run from 9.30am–12pm, whilst the afternoon session will run from 1.30pm-4pm. Attendance will be capped at 100 people per session, so those interested are urged to register soon to avoid disappointment. The Grow West Community Planting Day will be held on Saturday 5 June at Kel Shields Flora Reserve, Bacchus Marsh St, Maddingley. For more information and to register, visit growwest.com.au/plantingday2021

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Community Planting Day Saturday 5th June 2021 Kel Shields Flora Reserve, Bacchus St, Maddingley Morning session: 9.30am-12pm | Afternoon session: 1.30pm-4pm

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The event is hosted by the following organisations and has been funded through the generous support of SureGro Treemax, Bacchus Marsh Community Bank, 15 Trees, G.J. Gardner Homes and Moorabool Shire Council.

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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

Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng A public mee�ng will be held at the Navigators Community Centre on Thursday 27 May 2021 at 7:00pm. The purpose of the mee�ng is to nominate persons to the commi�ee of Navigators Community Centre Incorporated to act as Navigators Community Centre Commi�ee of Management un�l a subsequent Annual General Mee�ng for a term of approximately one year. All posi�ons will be declared open and nomina�ons will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nomina�ons from any person is encouraged.

Employment Council invites applications for the existing vacancies: • Senior Development Engineer Full-Time Permanent - Based at Ballan • Maternal & Child Health Nurse Part-Time Permanent - Based at Darley • Digital Communications Advisor Full-Time Permanent - Based at Darley Applications for above jobs close on Sunday 9 May 2021. All details available from the website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/my-council/employment/careers

Planning Permit No�ce of an applica�on for planning permit Ask for: Jyo� Makan Email: planning@moorabool.vic.gov.au Our Ref: PA2021064 The land aﬀected by the applica�on is located at –

For further details please contact Ole Kelderman, Secretary Navigators Community Centre Incorporated on 0410 537370.

Vote on Moorabool Shire’s New Visual Iden�ty! It’s been almost 20 years since Council’s current visual iden�ty was adopted. Moorabool Shire has changed a lot over that �me and will change even more over the next 20 years. It’s �me for a new iden�ty that’s accessible for digital formats, as well as Vision Australia’s guidelines. Council staff have made it their project to research our people, towns and businesses; our nature and wildlife; our past and future vision. Now we are upda�ng our visual iden�ty to reflect that. It’s your Council, so we want you to have your say too! Read the meaning behind each of the designs on our website to make an informed vote. Luckily the research and design work has been undertaken in-house at no addi�onal cost to rate-payers or Council. Once we know your favourite and your feedback, Councillors will decide on the final change. Our assets would be updated with the new logo over �me when they naturally need replacing.

Address of Land:

12 Canterbury Drive, Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340

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Lot 212 on PS 725408Y

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Varia�on of a Building Envelope

The applicant for the permit is: Install A Veranda Planning Applica�on No.:

PA2021064

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/7210303COewPxACC

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 - 18 May 2021 If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you it’s decision. Date: 28 April 2021 Planning and Environment Regula�ons 1988 Form 4.3

To read more about this project and to vote, go to: www.moorabool.engagementhub.com.au/brand Vo�ng closes on May 21, 2021.

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Room for improvement with community By Lachlan Ellis A Dunnstown local has told the Moorabool News that while Boral’s community consultation has improved since last year, the company still has more work to do to gain the community’s trust. On Monday, December 21 last year, Boral ran a community drop-in day which some Dunnstown residents complained was poorly advertised and was held while most people were working. Boral said it planned to close Howards Road and parts of Hewittsons Road, upgrade Kielys Road and Mangrees Road, and construct a new access road between Navigator-Dunnstown Road and Ditchfield Road. However, some residents – including one who lives on one of the roads proposed to be closed – said Boral had not informed them of the session, and a Facebook post from a community member had been “the first we have heard of it”. On Wednesday March 31 this year, Boral hosted another community meeting in Dunnstown. Dominic Hanrahan is a Dunnstown local and said that although the March session was an improvement on last year’s, he still doubted whether Boral had a “social licence”. “It was a lot better attempt this time around. They got more people there and had a bit more to say,” Mr Hanrahan told the Moorabool News. “Their idea of social licence isn’t quite cutting it with the community at this time… I’ve been here for 40 years and there’s almost nothing to show from the community’s point of view, considering it’s probably the most profitable business in the area.

“They’ve really got no social capital out of that process up until now, they really need to lift their game in that area. The Community Bank, for example, has invested a lot in West Moorabool and the wind farm. We’re hoping Boral start investing that kind of money in the community,” he said. Quarries Planning & Approvals Manager for Boral in Victoria, Blair Mather, said Boral was committed to working with the Dunnstown community and including their feedback in Boral’s plans. “We appreciated the open and frank discussion held with members of the local community who attended the Dunnstown community sessions on 31 March. We certainly benefited from listening to the various perspectives shared from within the community and welcome the opportunity to work with the community on this significant project for Boral,” Mr Mather said. “As discussed at the meetings, Boral is in the process of preparing an engagement and communications plan for the proposed Dunnstown Quarry expansion and road closures. It will incorporate important feedback received from the community sessions, including addressing Boral’s community involvement and support, which needs to be informed by a social impact assessment that properly considers the needs of the communities. “We expect to share our engagement plan and respond to questions on notice at the next community meeting, which we are looking to schedule in June/July.” Mr Mather said Boral was also planning to hold an open day at its Dunnstown site later this year, “to provide people with an opportunity to visit the site and further understand the current operations”.

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Grain growers ordering new silos are encouraged to include ladders in their purchases to ensure safe access to storage systems.

Ben White is the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) storage specialist and said ladders are an essential silo feature. “Ladders allow growers to inspect grain in ‘the headspace’ (between the top of the grain stack and the roof of the silo) where many grain storage problems are likely to first appear,” he said. “Insects are most prevalent in the warm grain in the headspace so regular inspection during grain storage is recommended.”

Mr White said access to the silo lid and inlet is also essential for maintenance of seals and lid mechanisms. “Without a ladder, alternatives include expensive specialist high-level access equipment.” As a further safety precaution, ladder access should be stowable or locked to prevent unwanted access by children or untrained personnel. Growers can access expert advice and assistance on best practices when storing grain by calling the GRDC stored grain extension hotline: 1800 WEEVIL (1800 933 845).

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Young Ben McLean is a Cystic Fibrosis patient and, his family is set to continue forking out over $34,000 a month after the breakthrough medication was denied funding by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, compared to $41.30 out of pocket per month, if listed on the PBS. Photo - submitted

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By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Yr Melb. Uni) A new gold-standard drug for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) has failed to secure government funding, leaving prospective patients and their families out-of-pocket over $400,000 per year. Trikafta, a triple drug therapy that targets the underlying causes of CF, was approved for use in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on 17 March 2021, but an application for the drug’s listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) was denied by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) on April 23. “Deflated”, is how Angus McLean, Bacchus Marsh resident and father of 6-year-old Ben, a CF patient, felt upon hearing this news. ‘We’re used to this in the [Cystic Fybrosis] space, but we’ll continue to lobby for it to be approved in the future.’ If listed on the PBS, the drug would only cost general patients $41.30 per month out of pocket, or as low as $5.60 for concession card holders. This is a stark contrast to the $34,166 per month price tag currently attached to the medication. Anecdotally, Mr McLean said, the drug has shown miraculous promise for CF patients. “It is probably the best medication we’ve seen.

“We know of a CF member in Ballarat who has been given special circumstances access to the drug, and she has gone from lung capacity of below 20 per cent to over 75 per cent. “She’s like a new person.” Nettie Burke is the CEO of Cystic Fibrosis Australia and said they can only surmise that once again ‘money’ is the stumbling block. “[Vertex and the government] should know better than to play with the future of living, suffering human beings while they sit back and bicker about money,” The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) estimates that Vertex Pharmaceuticals, owner of the drug, will earn US$6.6 billion from Trikafta alone by 2023. A Vertex spokesperson told the Moorabool News that while Vertex acknowledges that this deferral was not the outcome people living with CF were hoping for, “we are committed to continuing to work collaboratively with the PBAC to ensure all eligible patients have government-funded access to Trikafta as quickly as possible.” The drug company notes its participation in the TGA and PBAC “Alignment Program”, an initiative launched in late 2020, which aims to streamline the bureaucratic process and provided subsidised access to patients ‘as soon as possible’.

Cystic Fibrosis is a condition that affects approximately 3,500 people in Australia, compromising the function of the lungs, liver, GI tract, sinuses, sweat glands, pancreas, and reproductive tract. Key symptoms include a build-up of abnormally thick, sticky mucus in many parts of the body, leading to chronic lung infections and progressive lung damage. The overall predicted (median) survival of people with CF in Australia of 47 years. Medications that have been granted funding in via the PBS in 2021 mainly revolved around conditions such as breast cancer, lung cancer, osteoporosis, and asthma.

An independent expert panel appointed to review the Wildlife Act 1975 is calling for public submissions to ensure the revised Act is fit for purpose and in line with Victorians’ values and expectations. The Act, which protects and conserves wildlife, has not been reviewed since it became law more than 45 years ago. The panel, chaired by Dr Deborah Peterson, was established in December 2020 by Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio. “The Wildlife Act 1975 hasn’t been reviewed since it became law more than 45 years ago and it’s time for a comprehensive review,” Dr Peterson said. The review will consider the objectives and scope of the Act to ensure it provides a comprehensive, best practice legal and regulatory framework to achieve its key objectives of protecting wildlife. Advisory panel member Associate Professor Ngaio Beausoleil said when the Act was enacted over 45 years ago, Victorians’ values and expectations about wildlife were probably different from those held today. “It is critical the Act be consistent with broadly held community values and aspirations for wildlife in Victoria.” The review will also consider whether the Act recognises and protects the rights and interests of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians and their role in decision making related to wildlife. The panel will also look at the best ways to encourage compliance with the Act and whether offences and penalties are appropriate. This follows community outrage over recent instances of illegal poisoning of wedge-tailed eagles and an incident involving injured and starving koalas. Victorians can provide their views by visiting Engage Victoria where they can read the issues paper and provide a general comment or a written submission. Submissions must be lodged by Wednesday 9 June.

Moorabool makes its vote count By Lachlan Ellis The 2020 local council elections saw an increase in voter turnout according to the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC), both in Moorabool and across Victoria. Though the elections were held in October 2020, exact figures for voter turnout were only made available in the third week of April. Around 350,000 Victorians have received an Apparent Failure to Vote Notice from the VEC, mailed out progressively in February and March. While that sounds like a large number of non-voters, the state actually marked a record voter turnout for a local council election, with an average voter turnout of 81.4 per cent, up from 72.1 per cent in 2016. Moorabool Shire followed the trend, with 83.91 per cent of enrolled voters (3,051 people) voting in the election, an increase from the 2016 turnout of 74.4 per cent. A VEC spokesperson told the Moorabool News that infringement notices had been issued to voters who did not respond to the initial Apparent Failure to Vote Notice, or who did not provide a sufficient reason for not voting, on Friday 9 April, and non-voters have 35 days from that date to respond. “The most important thing is that people in Moorabool Shire who receive an Infringement Notice respond to the notice before the deadline in late May – otherwise they could receive a Penalty Reminder Notice, which carries the original penalty fee ($83) and an additional penalty reminder notice fee ($25.80),” the VEC spokesperson said. For more information on what to do if you receive an Infringement Notice from the VEC, visit vec.vic.gov.au/voting/fines-and-reviews.

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Works begin on cycling and walking corridor Moorabool Shire Council is promising an easier, car-free commute into Bacchus Marsh as it begins construction of the Aqualink cycling and walking corridor. The Aqualink will comprise a 4.5-kilometre path, connecting the Lederderg River and Werribee River corridors through Bacchus Marsh and Darley. The project began construction on 17 April and is slated for completion by July 2021. Council is encouraging the community to provide feedback through an interactive online map found on their website. A site tour will also be held to provide community members a literal ‘walk-through’ of the project. The 45-minute tour has been scheduled for next week Wednesday 5 May, beginning at Nelson Street Darley at 12pm, and involve a walk through to Holts Lane. The first tour was conducted last Saturday, meeting at the Lerderderg River and involved a walk through to Nelson Street, Darley.

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The current Moorabool Shire Council logo is almost 20 years old, and Council is Aqualink North (A) preparing to adopt a new logo to represent Lerderderg River to Holts Lane the Shire – with community feedback crucial Aqualink North (B) in the decision. Holts Lane to Masons Lane Ten designs have been put up on Council’s Aqualink Central Masons Lane to Main Street website, with votes on the best design being Aqualink East taken until May 21. Main Street to Bacchus Marsh Train Station Council’s Manager of Communications, Aqualink West Advocacy and Government Relations, Tom Masons Lane to Werribee River Laurie, said that while the online votes were Roads important in gauging community opinions, Lerderderg River and they were just one of multiple factors that Werribee River Shared path would go into the final decision. Train station “In addition to the current survey, we’ve used data from the #MyMoorabool campaign that asked the community what they love about Moorabool Shire, as well data collected from internal focus groups and surveys. The PARWAN work is also being informed by community consultation undertaken for other Council projects, including the new Community

Vision and Council Plan,” Mr Laurie told the Moorabool News. “Changing our visual identity is just one part of a much bigger project that’s looking at the Shire’s brand as a whole. This includes everything from the colours and fonts we use, to the story we tell about Moorabool Shire. “Our objective is to put Moorabool on the map at a time of major change, with our population forecast to double over the next 20 years. A recognisable brand will help us to attract new residents, businesses and visitors, and to advocate for funding for much-needed community projects,” he said. All ten designs incorporate the green and blue of the current logo and the curved hill shape, with a few introducing a golden orange for the sun and birds. The project is being done in-house at Council, with no additional cost to ratepayers. To have your say on the next design for Moorabool Shire Council’s logo, visit moorabool.engagementhub.com.au/brand.

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The Moorabool News – 4 May, 2021 Page 17 W R I T I NG LE T T E R S T O T H E E DI T OR 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, I sent the following email on 1 September last year to the Responsible Minister, The Right Honourable Richard Wynne, MP. To date I have had not one answer to any of these questions. Do Moorabool residents have any confidence in this Government to act in the interests of our community on this subject? I also urge readers to contact the Planning Minister, ask for answers to these questions and any others they may have. Dear Richard, I was far from surprised to learn that your Government has selected a primary food producing zone to dump toxic waste. This is simply because the community and local Council seem to have been debarred from any reasonable consultative process on this matter. Clearly an emotive subject, of course NOBODY wants toxic waste dumped in their backyard and so there will always be the ‘Not In My Back Yard’ (NIMBY) response. It is accepted that it has to be put somewhere. However, it is the process that I have issue with, as with most decisions made by The Andrews Government, there is scant evidence of a clear and open consultative process? Deals are done behind closed doors that favour certain interest groups. The State at times seems to be run as an autocracy with scant evidence of any democratic process to the decisions being made. If the Government cannot manage a simple process to run a Quarantine Station, what faith can we have in the checks and controls necessary to prevent wind-blown and water leached waste spreading from the Maddingley Brown Coal site into the surrounding environment, a far more capricious thing to actually control? So, please can your respond with some clear and concise answers to the following questions: What process has been used to determine that the Maddingley Brown Coal is the most suitable option for the toxic waste to be dumped? What were the key criteria used for reaching this decision? When was this decision known, the community is aware of Maddingley Brown Coal placing contracts with businesses to provide the necessary infrastructure to support receipt of this toxic waste some time back? What specific independent monitoring will be undertaken to ensure that waste does not escape from the MBC site and contaminate the surrounding environment? Who will be responsible for undertaking this testing and for how long will it be undertaken and what frequency? Who do they report to and will this information be made available to Moorabool Shire Council? What specific safe-guards are you requiring that are put in place to ensure that waste cannot escape the confines of Maddingley Brown Coal site? If the waste is to come to the site run by Maddingley Brown Coal, what are the financial arrangements of such contracts and what period do they run for? What consideration has been given to the local primary producers and what will be the financial impact to investment in the local primary producing industries that currently flourish in The Marsh and are an essential part of the fabric and heritage of the local community? If this ill-conceived plan is deemed to be the best site for the waste, then what offsets will your Government make to fund local projects? Transport of waste What quantities? What impact on traffic? What impact on roads (are they designed to take the loads)? What routes? This community has been taken for granted by successive Governments. of all persuasions, since deemed a safe Labor seat. We suffered a near generation without serious representation whilst the totally self-serving Honourable Don Nardella oversaw the electorate in absentia from his “distant caravan”. The community is tired of being taken for granted, but, all we seek are honest answers to specific questions. I await your considered and detailed response with keen interest. Of course, they will now try and say that it is through an indepndent review by The EPA that the site has been selected on its merits but that still does not answer any of these questions and they were clearly caught out last year when BM Grammar threatened to take them to The Supreme Court so they got the EPA to rapidly withdraw the “rubber stamped” permits that MBC had been given. The fact is that in 7 months I have not received a reply to these questions. Colin Evans Bacchus Marsh

Dear Editor, It has been revealed that over 40 per cent of Guide Dogs Handlers across Australia have reported an increase in their Guide Dogs having to deal with distractions from pet dogs and owners in the past 12 months. We at Guide Dogs Australia are focusing on what the community can do to help Guide Dogs carry on their important work safely and undistracted. The past year has thrown everyone challenges and while pets brought so much joy to Australian homes during the pandemic, reduced socialisation and training of pets during lockdowns can lead to poor ‘petiquette’. Pet dogs that are off-lead, or uncontrolled even when on leads, are a common distraction for Guide Dog Handlers. Also, people with dogs not making themselves known before approaching a Handler and their Guide Dog can be a ‘petiquette’ issue - with 40 per cent of Handlers telling us they experience this weekly. This can lead to situations where the safety of Guide Dog Handlers and Guide Dogs is put at risk due to disorientation and other factors, and also causes much anxiety. While you or your pet dog may not intend any harm, for someone with low vision or blindness, a distracted Guide Dog can be hazardous. We are asking everyone to keep their pet dog on a leash in the presence of Guide Dogs. By keeping control of your own dog, you can help create a safe community, not just for Guide Dogs and their Handlers, but for everyone. If you see a working Guide Dog in public while you are with your dog, give the Handler space and never pat, feed, whistle or otherwise try to distract a working Guide Dog. Karen Hayes CEO Guide Dogs Victoria Dear Editor, May I thank the lady who helped me last week at the Village shopping centre in Bacchus Marsh, to reach my purchases on a high shelf and then paid for them before I realised she had done so. In appreciation, I have made an extra donation to The Fred Hollows Foundation. It is wonderful to know such kindness still exists within our community. Irene Lyle Bacchus Marsh Dear Editor, I am writing again with regard to the disposal of the toxic soil from the Westgate Freeway Project. The community of Bacchus Marsh must keep this issue in the public eye, talking about it, writing to the papers, writing to your politicians. Don’t give up, we must keep Bacchus Marsh Clean and Green, known for our delicious fruit and vegetables, our beautiful historic Avenue of Honour, our clean environment that should be the envy of all. Bacchus Marsh - Oh that’s where they are dumping that toxic soil! No way! It beggars belief that Governments would make decisions that are so patently against community health and well-being. The Environmental PROTECTION Agency is certainly not protecting the Bacchus Marsh Community, the Bacchus Marsh Food Bowl or the students and staff of the Bacchus Marsh Grammar school or the residents and landholders of the area surrounding the Maddingley Brown Coal dump site, or our beautiful historic Avenue of Honour. And what arrogance the EPA have saying that they do not have to involve the community in their decision. I would hope that readers are aware that the Moorabool Shire Council is currently taking MBC to VCAT because that are not complying with their current permit, so what hope would we have that they will contain the toxic soil properly? This issue and the Western Victorian Transmission Network Project could be the two issues the Liberal Party could champion to gain some traction in this part of Victoria. So, you could write to Opposition members in the Victorian Parliament to tell them the people in the West exist and that they are sick of being the dumping place of Victoria. We matter and we vote! I have included the email address of Michael O’Brien Leader of the Liberal Party : leader@opposition.vic.gov.au You could start there. Jan Lowe Maddingley

Dear Editor, I refer to the full-page advertisement on page 5 in your April 27th 2021 edition paid for by “createnewparks.org.au”. This organisation is pushing for the Andrews Government to implement the Victorian Environment Assessment Council’s (VEAC), recommendations to create more National Parks in what is described as the Central West. Well, this group has certainly come out of the woodwork, so to speak, claiming to represent hundreds of thousands of Victorians who support the changes that if implemented will radically change access and usage of the current State Forests and will have an adverse effect on local businesses and communities within these forests. Where were the majority of the listed concerned groups during the two stages of public consultation by VEAC, where are their submissions to VEAC? I have followed this investigation since Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, requested this investigation in March 2017, read fully all the drafts and the final recommendations and made submissions in the negative to both consultation periods. The second and final consultation period received around 2,700 submissions with approx. 1,800 against and 900 for. (In reality 66% were against). Within this 900 I see only a few of the listed organisations supposedly supporting the recommendations. Those against included, amateur prospectors, campers, 4WDers, horse riders, apiarists, mountain bike riders, dog walkers, hunters, car rallies, orienteering groups, the viable timber industry, local businesses, domestic firewood collectors and CFA members. These groups of recreational bush users and businesses have no faith in the investigation and the included financial research suggesting a huge influx of tourists and money injection to the regions. The rural communities have suffered greatly over the past 12 months due to the COVID-19 restrictions they have no need for a further drain on their livelihood. In my opinion VEAC is currently a pawn of the Labor Government, no more independent than the EPA and businesses and residents in the Moorabool district know what they have approved for Bacchus Marsh. Think very carefully if you are considering writing support of the VEAC Investigation to the Labor Government or your local Member, do some research, read the VEAC report, don’t just accept the claims of the “createnewparks” organisation and its so-called supporters. There are many examples of mismanagement and lack of funding for existing National Parks, much of the disastrous bush fires of 2019/20 involved National Parks. There is a groundswell of experts and local experienced rural land users who consider more National Parks, managed by an under-funded government body, is not the solution. Greater involvement of local Landcare groups, residents, recreational users, and the CFA will provide a more balanced approach to management and engender local pride in their forest, the attractiveness and protection of local flora and fauna. I encourage you to have a look at the “Bush User Groups United”, (BUGU), Facebook page or the website www.bugu. org.au Stephen Smitham Darley

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Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au This is a good time for experimenting in various fields but not in finance. The emphasis is on laying the ground work for important projects. A one time admirer may step into the picture.

Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22

A conflict between reality and dreams peaks by the weekend. Reserve time for soul searching and sorting out priorities. Multiple financial gains possible after Monday. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

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Do-it-yourself chores, such as household repairs, may not be worth the aggravation. Perhaps a neighbour or relative can help. An old friend you have’nt seen for years may turn up later in the week.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 The romantic picture becomes more complicated before you see where you are headed. A professional partnership may be launched by Tuesday. A contract or some agreement may be subject to delay.

ARIES—March 21-April 20

Reaction to your academic plans is upbeat. Take time out to enjoy new recreational activities. Expensive obligations may be shared with another party. Romantic tiffs can be resolved. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

You are in a highly influential position, especially in the eyes of older persons. This is a good period for taking inventory and asking for money. An old friend shows a new side to his/her behaviour. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

1. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 14. 16. 19. 22. 24. 25. 26. 27.

ACROSS Dismissal (4) Fool (9) Precious stone (4) Present (4) Carry (4) Catch (4) Antipodean (10) Backward (10) Comprehend (4) Boast (4) Instinct (4) Herb (4) Dog (9) Extremely (4)

NO. 9195

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 12. 13. 15. 17. 18. 20. 21. 23.

DOWN Fish (5) Snake (5) Sundry (6) Seem (6) Coin (4) Singing voice (9) Practised (9) Couple (4) Vegetable (4) Sea-bird (6) Reply (6) Din (5) Funny (5) Labour (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 1. Make even bread (4). 7. Ensured that the outsider didn’t get a look in! (9). 8. The faces of fools (4). 9. “Be careful!”, it thinks (4). 10. At first turn right, sharp (4). 11. The university’s star turn (4). 14. Air mail! (6,4). 16. Antieverything, to no avail (3,7). 19. Sighed audibly at the airs and graces (4). 22. Strike for a social centre (4). 24. It’s a British pound, in that case, too (4). 25. The said blonde is the passenger (4). 26. Very hot, as the speed cops are on it (9). 27. A flair for being crooked? (4). DOWN 1. Dance and have a drink with a graduate (5). 2. Does such music have tunes that are easy to pick up? (5). 3. Thinking one of the “8 Across” is about to do something wrong (6). 4. The model’s sitting-room! (6). 5. Art thou going to languish? (4). 6. Blue papers concealed in a document (9). 12. Don’t forget to assemble again (9). 13. Pops up in turn (4). 15. Fixes the prices of wooden clamps (4). 17. It’s useless to attempt to put the wood inside (6). 18. Annie’s peculiar: quite mad, in fact (6). 20. Cross when you tell people you’re an assessor (5). 21. Coming in seventeenth in the race (5). 23. What it is about a tree that will make you think of a dog? (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9194

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Roll. 7, Curtained. 8, Mugs. 9, Mind. 10, Tart. 11, Arts (anag.). 14, Pigeon post. 16, For nothing. 19, Side (sighed). 22, Club. 24, A-L-so. 25, Fare (fair). 26, Scorching. 27, Bent. Down - 1, Rum-B.A.. 2, Light. 3, Mu-sin-g. 4, Studio. 5, Wilt. 6, De-press-ed. 12, Re-collect. 13, Spin (rev.). 15, Pegs. 17, Tr-ash-y. 18, Insane (anag.). 20, I-rate. 21, (s)Event(eenth). 23, Bark.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Good-humoured. 8, Fillip. 9, Hamper. 10, Dismiss. 12, Romps. 15, Heart. 16, Release. 18, Almost. 20, Recipe. 22, Frankfurters. Down - 1, Positive. 2, Idol. 3, Purpose. 4, Moths. 5, Primrose. 6, Edge. 11, Marjoram. 13, Passport. 14, Fearful. 17, Stake. 19, Life. 21, Cute. CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Take no notice. 8, A-gen-da. 9, Trifle. 10, Pitch-er. 12, Short. 15, A-gain. 16, Nodding. 18, P-laced. 20, Sa-va.-ge. 22, Changes hands. Down - 1, Dang-Ling. 2, Mean. 3, Donated (anag.). 4, Boots. 5, Fin-is-he-d. 6, Well. 11, C-hitch-at. 13, Renegade (anag.). 14, Posse-S.S. 17, A.D.-age. 19, Lick. 21, Vi-Al.

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CANCER—June 22-July 22 This is a good time for experimenting in various fields but not in finance. The emphasis is on laying the ground work for important projects. A one time admirer may step into the picture. LEO—July 23-August 22

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Do-it-yourself chores, such as household repairs, may not be worth the aggravation. Perhaps a neighbour or relative can help. An old friend you have’nt seen for years may turn up later in the week. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 The romantic picture becomes more complicated before you see where you are headed. A professional partnership may be launched by Tuesday. A contract or some agreement may be subject to delay.

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You can be on your own more than you planned, providing time for important introspection. Money earning talents are improving, but don’t make any premature moves PISCES—February 20-March 20 Time to move into the future, not dwell on past feuds. Romance is on your mind more than usual, and believe it or not, romance is on your partners mind also.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are known for qualities of bravery and leadership, impulsiveness and stubbornness. During the next seven months the accent shifts toward greater independance. Extensive travel is accented - make an effort to broaded your horizons.

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A career oppurtunity may open up. In interviews, be forthright without being aggressive. Social times are lively, though much of the fun is on a superficial level. A loved one is apologetic. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 You can be on your own more than you planned, providing time for important introspection. Money earning talents are improving, but don’t make any premature moves PISCES—February 20-March 20 Time to move into the future, not dwell on past feuds. Romance is on your mind more than usual, and believe it or not, romance is on your partners mind also.

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Central Highlands Netball League

Ballarat JUNIOR Football League Central Highlands Netball League Central Highlands Football League Results – Round 3

Results - Round 3 Under 17 Seniors Mount Clear 13.21 (99) def Ballarat Swans 4.3 (27) Lake Wendouree 11.6 (72) def Darley 8.7 (55) East Point 10.12 (72) def North Ballarat 6.6 (42) Redan 10.16 (76) def Sebastopol 8.6 (54)

Under 15 Seniors Ballarat Swans 11.2 (68) def Mount Clear 3.6 (24) East Point 9.11 (65) def North Ballarat 2.2 (14) Darley 19.11 (125) def Lake Wendouree 1.4 (10) Redan 11.13 (79) def Sebastopol 4.3 (27) Under 15 Reserves Mount Clear 6.4 (40) def Ballarat Swans 2.5 (17) East Point 8.8 (56) def North Ballarat 1.3 (9) Darley 9.9 (63) def Lake Wendouree 3.4 (22) Redan 30.12 (192) def Sebastopol 0.0 (0)

Ballarat Football League Results - Round 3 Lake Wendouree 14.15 (99) def North Ballarat 13.14 (92)

Hepburn 20.13 (133) def Waubra 6.8 (44) R’wood/C’hap 15.14 (104) def C’ham/Linton 3.13 (31) Creswick 10.7 (67) def Daylesford 8.12 (60) Learmonth 17.24 (126) def Ballan 6.5 (41) Bye - Clunes RESERVES Newlyn 11.7 (73) def Buninyong 3.5 (23) Gordon 8.8 (56) def Springbank 6.7 (43) Dunnstown 15.13 (103) def Bungaree 6.4 (40) Hepburn 10.5 (65) def Waubra 6.9 (45) R’wood/C’hap 17.10 (112) def C’ham/Linton 3.5 (23) Ballan 9.13 (67) def Learmonth 7.8 (50) Bye - Clunes UNDER 18

East Point 13.15 (93) def Sunbury 9.16 (70)

Gordon 8.11 (59) def Springbank 8.6 (54)

Melton South 16.8 (104) def Bacchus Marsh 10.14 (74)

Bungaree 11.7 (73) def Dunnstown 10.8 (68)

Bye - Darley

Beaufort 17.16 (118) def Skipton 2.3 (15) Waubra 9.12 (66) def Hepburn 3.12 (30)

North Ballarat 6.7 (43) def Lake Wendouree 5.9 (39)

R’wood/C’hap 18.15 (123) def C’ham/Linton 1.2 (8) Creswick 11.9 (75) def Daylesford 7.2 (44)

Melton 13.13 (91) def Sebastopol 9.9 (63)

Bye - Clunes

Ballarat 7.14 (56) def Redan 7.8 (50)

Ballarat Football/Netball League Results – Round 3

East Point 11.12 (78) def Sunbury 9.9 (63)

UNDER 15

Bacchus Marsh 13.12 (90) def Melton South 7.8 (50)

Springbank 17.13 (115) def Gordon 5.0 (30)

Bye - Darley

Dunnstown 6.10 (46) def Bungaree 1.5 (11)

Senior Netball – Results Round 3

19&U 14 38 40 22 43 15 47 24

Skipton 17.17 (119) def Beaufort 6.4 (40)

Redan 19.12 (126) def Ballarat 10.12 (72)

RESERVES

SENIOR NETBALL

D 36 30 30 25 29 19 32 34 18 38

Dunnstown 15.9 (99) def Bungaree 5.10 (40)

Melton 11.12 (78) def Sebastopol 12.5 (77)

Under 11 Seniors Ballarat Swans 2.5 (17) def Mount Clear 2.1 (13) East Point 4.3 (27) def North Ballarat 3.6 (24) Lake Wendouree 6.2 (38) def Darley 3.3 (21) Sebastopol 2.5 (17) def Redan 0.0 (6) Ballarat Storm 4.4League (28) def Bacchus Marsh 3.8 (26) Ballarat Football/Netball

C 59 16 17 22 39 25 39 14 26 37

Gordon 22.18 (150) def Springbank 6.9 (45)

Creswick 7.12 (54) def Daylesford 1.6 (12)

SENIORS

Under 13 Reserves Mount Clear 7.10 (52) def Ballarat Swans 2.1 (13) North Ballarat 19.8 (122) def East Point 0.2 (2) Lake Wendouree 4.5 (29) def Darley 2.4 (16) Redan 9.7 (61) def Sebastopol 3.2 (20) Bacchus Marsh 8.5 (53) def Ballarat Storm 1.0 (6)

B 43 36 40 31 36 25 21 29 30 23

SENIORS Buninyong 11.9 (75) def Newlyn 4.13 (37)

Skipton 22.15 (147) def Beaufort 0.1 (1)

Under 13 Seniors Mount Clear 6.6 (42) def Ballarat Swans 3.2 (20) East Point 5.7 (37) def North Ballarat 2.5 (17) Lake Wendouree 6.6 (42) def Darley 0.7 (7) Redan 4.7 (31) def Sebastopol 4.4 (28) Bacchus Marsh 4.5 (29) def Ballarat Storm 1.3 (9)

A 68 22 29 42 53 29 41 35

Results – Round 3

Club 13&U 15&U 17&U C B A Ballan 20 3 14 31 13 15 Learmonth 20 49 28 26 49 90 Skipton 26 60 24 27 22 33 Beaufort 2 0 22 22 20 39 Newlyn 10 34 16 12 27 12 Buninyong 14 15 24 45 45* 75 Daylesford 21 32 15 6 37 Creswick 5 4 8 37 43 Bungaree 11 23 23 19** 22 44 Dunnstown 6 20 13 36 29 57 Springbank 44 16 38 21 16 37 Gordon 2 7 4 34 40 23 Hepburn 14 46 27 41 36 88 Waubra 15 3 19 16 32 20 Carngham 33 7 25 27 31 28 Rokewood 0 27 22 27 17 65 Bye – Clunes *Buninyong B grade fielded an ineligible player and have been penalised. Newlyn have been awarded the match points. **Bungaree C grade fielded an ineligible player and have been penalised. The Bungaree score has been deleted.

Under 17 Reserves Bacchus Marsh 9.7 (61) def Ballarat Swans 4.10 (34) East Point 18.14 (122) def Lake Wendouree 6.1 (37) Redan 10.8 (68) def Sebastopol 7.6 (48)

Club East Point Sunbury Lake Wendouree Nth Ballarat City Melton Sebastopol Melton South Bacchus Marsh Redan Ballarat Bye - Darley

Results – Round 3

E 28 14 31 21 29 17 27 14 17 27

Skipton 18.10 (118) def Beaufort 0.0 (0)

UNDER 19s North Ballarat 11.14 (80) def Lake Wendouree 6.4 (40) Melton 17.10 (112) def Sebastopol 4.9 (33) Redan 10.8 (68) def Ballarat 9.9 (63)

Waubra 16.10 (106) def Hepburn 0.1 (1) R’wood/C’hap 11.13 (79) def C’ham/Linton 0.3 (3) Daylesford 31.21 (207) def Creswick 0.0 (0) Buninyong 16.14 (110) def Newlyn 0.0 (0)

East Point 12.15 (87) def Sunbury 2.2 (14)

Ballan 14.10 (94) def Learmonth 1.0 (6)

Bye - Darley

Bye - Clunes

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AFL Goldfields Independent Tribunal

Ballarat Netball League TEAM Pts % A Grade 1 East Point 12 161.80 2 Nth Ballarat City 12 138.60 3 Melton South 10 128.44 4 Redan 6 91.67 5 Darley 4 150.00 6 Ballarat 4 99.24 7 Sebastopol 4 94.44 8 Lake Wendouree 4 75.61 9 Melton 0 83.72 10 Bacchus Marsh 0 56.64 11 Sunbury 0 50.39 B Grade 1 Redan 12 132.89 2 Lake Wendouree 12 116.18 3 East Point 8 146.59 4 Sunbury 8 122.94 5 Melton 8 93.14 6 Ballarat 6 156.16 7 Darley 126.87 8 Bacchus Marsh 4 51.24 9 Sebastopol 4 44.71 10 Nth Ballarat City 2 90.29 11 Melton South 0 64.15 C Grade 1 East Point 12 212.90 2 Ballarat 12 189.86 3 Melton South 12 145.68 4 Darley 8 335.48 5 Melton 8 117.02 6 Nth Ballarat City 8 98.84 7 Lake Wendouree 4 73.21 8 Sebastopol 4 60.26 9 Redan 0 79.09 10 Sunbury 0 49.64 11 Bacchus Marsh 0 22.88 D Grade 1 Ballarat 12 175.41 2 East Point 12 155.13 3 Melton 10 148.48 4 Bacchus Marsh 8 101.14 5 Lake Wendouree 8 85.29 6 Sunbury 6 114.46 7 Nth Ballarat City 4 82.11 8 Redan 4 77.32 9 Sebastopol 4 54.93 10 Melton South 0 75.24 11 Darley 0 61.97 E Grade 1 East Point 12 257.89 2 Ballarat 12 237.50 3 Melton 12 191.67 4 Melton South 8 109.38 5 Lake Wendouree 8 77.59 6 Nth Ballarat City 4 93.33 7 Sunbury 4 48.28 8 Sebastopol 43.55 9 Bacchus Marsh 4 35.48 10 Redan 0 51.72 19 & Under 1 Lake Wendouree 12 322.22 2 Darley 8 313.79 3 Sebastopol 8 247.06 4 Melton South 8 148.94 5 Redan 8 130.00 6 Nth Ballarat City 8 110.47 7 Sunbury 8 88.52 8 Ballarat 4 79.81 9 Bacchus Marsh 0 33.86 10 East Point 0 28.85

CHFL Ladder Team SENIORS 1 Gordon 2 R’wood/C’hap 3 Buninyong 4 Hepburn 5 Clunes 6 Learmonth 7 Dunnstown 8 Waubra 9 Skipton 10 Newlyn 11 Creswick 12 Beaufort 13 Daylesford 14 Springbank 15 Bungaree 16 Ballan 17 C’ham/Linton RESERVES 1 Creswick 2 Hepburn 3 R’wood/C’hap 4 Ballan 5 Waubra 6 Buninyong 7 Dunnstown 8 Gordon 9 Newlyn 10 Skipton 11 Springbank 12 Bungaree 13 C’ham/Linton 14 Daylesford 15 Learmonth 16 Beaufort 17 Clunes

PTS

267.79...... 12 185.81...... 12 144.96...... 12 510.53...... 10 277.78........8 188.82........8 132.07........8 109.55........8 97.54........4 85.09........4 56.44........4 40.07........4 60.59........2 55.48........0 50.00........0 35.43........0 26.68........0 997.22...... 12 425.30...... 12 324.07........8 242.47........8 167.97........8 147.29........8 139.16........8 108.89........8 187.76........4 182.52 .......4 59.35........4 49.78........4 30.04........4 22.58........4 39.13........0 11.71........0 10.16........0

UNDER 18 1 R’wood/C’hap 1708.33...... 12 2 Beaufort 449.12...... 12 3 Gordon 167.15...... 12 4 Creswick 191.67........8 5 Waubra 139.64........8 6 Dunnstown 95.58........4 7 Hepburn 77.23........4 8 Bungaree 69.70........4 9 C’ham/Linton 54.31........4 10 Learmonth 47.37........4 11 Newlyn 100.00........2 12 Springbank 95.45........2 13 Skipton 34.96........0 14 Daylesford 27.00........0 15 Clunes 11.46........0 16 Buninyong 0.00........0 17 Ballan 0.00........0 UNDER 15 1 Waubra 15500.00...... 12 2 Daylesford 5700.00...... 12 3 Buninyong 1132.14...... 12 4 Springbank 296.39........8 5 Learmonth 212.87........8 6 Skipton 180.33........8 7 Dunnstown 104.72........8 8 Ballan 1566.67........4 9 Gordon 94.97........4 10 Hepburn 62.37........4 11 R’wood/C’hap 43.94........4 12 C’ham/Linton 20.91........4 13 Beaufort 9.25........0 14 Bungaree 5.48 .......0 15 Newlyn 2.82........0 16 Clunes 0.00........0 17 Creswick 0.00........0

Outcomes - Round 2 Bacchus Marsh v Darley (Reserves) Bacchus Marsh player Baiden Cracknell was reported by the umpire for “intentionally or carelessly kicking another person”. The AFL Goldfields Independent Tribunal found the charge not sustained and player Cracknell not guilty. Bacchus Marsh v Darley (Reserves) Darley player Dale Peacock was reported by the umpire for “intentionally or carelessly striking another person”. With the players good record, a 2-week set penalty was offered. The AFL Goldfields Independent Tribunal found the charge sustained and player Peacock guilty. The AFL Goldfields Independent Tribunal sanctioned Dale Peacock (Darley FNC) with a severe reprimand..

BFL Top Goal Kickers

Seniors Dean Chester

Redan...................................... 10

Reserves Riley Eales Taylor Stewart

Sunbury.................................... 8 Sebastopol................................ 8

Under 19s Joshua Pegg Will Johnson Bailey Young Josh Quinlan Ashton Craig

Ballarat.................................... 12 Darley........................................ 9 Darley........................................ 4 Darley........................................ 4 Bacchus Marsh......................... 4

CHFL Top Goal Kickers

Seniors Samuel Dunstan Ashley Munari Adam Toohey Scott Howson Jaymes Gorman Reserves Jack Robson Connor Ronan Damon Simpkin Under 18 Charlie Walton Anaru Wilson Lachlan Reynolds Cameron Reynolds Jack Johnston Hugh McKenzie Under 15 Samuel Battistella Tim Buckland Henry Hewitt-McManus Angus Newman

Hepburn................................. 29 Gordon..................................... 12 Gordon......................................10 Dunnstown............................... 9 Gordon....................................... 8 Skipton................................... 10 Dunnstown............................ 10 Dunnstown............................... 7 R’wood/C’hap....................... 17 Dunnstown............................. 12 Gordon......................................10 Gordon....................................... 6 Gordon....................................... 6 Springbank............................... 5 Buninyong............................. 18 Springbank............................... 9 Springbank............................... 7 Gordon....................................... 6

Bacchus Marsh Netball Association Results - Week ending 2 May Monday - Juniors Section 2 Phoenix 30 def Diamonds Jnr 4 Mixtures 26 def Maltesers 0 Diamonds 21 def Vultures 13 Wednesday - Seniors Jayes 44 def Always Wine-ing 6 Storm 33 def Hotshots 11 Clovers 44 def Third Berries 11 Strike 46 def Shooters 16

Ballan Golf Club Results - Week ending Saturday 1 May Wednesday– Stableford Winner -Ken Muhlhan (21) 40 points. R/up - Barry Sims (11) 39 points. Magpie - 14th Bob Arklay. NTPs - 12th Barry Lenaghan, 15th Bill Pickering. Saturday – Stroke – Monthly Medal A GRADE Winner Bob Arklay 66-8-58. R/u Anthony Moore 65-5-60. B GRADE Winner - Andrew Carton 75-17-58. R/up - Denis Conroy 79-18-61. NTPs - 2nd Frank Raffaele, 12th Bob Arklay, 15th Kev Lockman. Magpies - 14th Bill Pickering, 18th Anthony Moore. Balls 6, Cut-off 62 Bob Arklay, Andrew Carton, Anthony Moore, Denis Conroy, Ian Bragge, Ken Muhlhan.

Bacchus Marsh Soccer Club Results - Round 2 Under 13s Open Bacchus Marsh (1) lost Ballarat (4) Goal - Lucas Byham (1) Under 17s Open Bacchus Marsh (0) drew Ballarat (0) Women’s Div 1. Bacchus Marsh (5) def Creswick (2) Goals - Bianca Woodfield (5) Senior Men Div. 1 Bacchus Marsh (3) def Warrnambool Rangers (2) Goals - Josh Agius (1), Jalen Shugg (1), Chris Pratt (1) Senior Men Div. 2 Bacchus Marsh (7) def Vikings (1) Goals - Craig Harvey (3), Christian Macri (1), Jackson Almenara (1), Daniel Gosev (1), Shane O’Brien (1)

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The start of the Under 11/12 2km. Photo - submitted

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

Perfect conditions greeted athletes for the first Cross Country meet of the 2021 season. Various courses were set around the surrounds of Masons Lane Reserve with a combination of flat and undulating ground. This season we welcome athletes from Gisborne, Melton and Werribee Little Athletic Centres who will continue to participate in our weekly meets. In total 71 athletes competed on Week 1 of competition. The Under 6 athletes competed over a 500m course with Rylee Robinson taking line honours. The Under 7 & 8 athletes combined, racing over a 1km distance. Visiting athlete Harry Wark (Melton) and Angus Norman battled it out in the closing stages with Harry crossing the line first. Next up were the Under 9 and 10 athletes competing in the 1.5km event. Lenny Closter was strong from start to finish claiming the win while Ezekiel Horne and Melton’s Josh Bennett were not far behind. Myah Estlick was the first girl across the line, narrowly defeating Balreet Kaur Mann from Melton. Gisborne’s Elijah Marshall dominated the Under 11/12 2km event defeating his opponents by over a minute. The open age athletes, consisting of Under 13, 14, 15 & 16 athletes contested the 3km event. Matthew Elefterescu, in his first Cross Country race, was a comfortable winner while Sam White and Mackenzie Estlick claimed top 3 finishes. Next Saturday athletes will travel to Ballan competing at the Caledonian Park. The first race will commence at 10.30am.

Dunnstown’s B Grade Holly Keating (GK) defends in goal. Photo – Chris Taylor

Dunnstown Netball

Round 3 v Bungaree On a beautiful, sunny autumn day, the Towners headed over the mountain to face fierce rivals and neighbours Bungaree. The 13b’s had another win; the 15s lost in another close game and the seniors had a clean sweep with three wins, with C Grade continuing their unbeaten run. A special mention to Bonnie MacDonald and Felicity Griffith, who both played two games and received awards in both games. Next week – Dunnstown v Springbank at home. Springbank are historically a strong opponent so get down to the courts and support the girls Results 13b & Under: Bungaree 6 lost Dunnstown 9. Awards - Sophie Howard, Bonnie Macdonald, Olivia Hyland. 13a & Under: Bungaree 11 def Dunnstown 6. Awards - Frankie MacDonald, Lyna Begbie, Bonnie Macdonald. 15 & Under: Bungaree 23 def Dunnstown 20. Awards - Isla McKay, Brooke Peart, Lilli Leonard. 17 & Under Bungaree 23 def Dunnstown 17. Awards - Felicity Griffith, Lucia Clake, Zoe Britt. C Grade Bungaree 19 lost Dunnstown 36. Awards - Carissa Gabriel, Talia Collins, Zoe Bandy. B Grade Bungaree 22 lost Dunnstown 28. Awards - Montana Labas, Holly Keating, Caitlyn Morsehead. A Grade Bungaree 44 lost Dunnstown 57. Awards - Molly Jeffery, Molly O’Loughlin, Felicity Griffith.

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Panthers down wasteful Cobras

Bacchus Marsh v Melton South By Todd Whelan

Bacchus Marsh was forced to pay the ultimate price for a sheer lack of skill execution, following it’s 30-point defeat at the hands of a significantly improved Melton South line up, an away game for the Marshians. Unfortunately for the Cobras the writing was on the wall early as they failed to capitilise on the scoreboard for their first quarter dominance. At one stage the Cobras had seven scoring shots to one but could manage only 1.6 for their efforts, while the Panthers were merely hanging in with just one goal of their own, from two rare inside 50s. The confidence levels of Cobras captain and spearhead forward Jake Owen were realised when after three set shot behinds, he chose to play on just metres out for a fourth attempt, only to hit the post when cramped for room, instead of going back, trusting his routine and slotting the near unmissable. On the flipside, Melton South showed glimpses of what was to come for the remaining three and a bit quarters with better ball movement and ‘bang for buck’ returns going forward. The Panthers were able settle and arrest the Cobras early dominance on the back of turnover and began to get the ball into the right hands before taking a two-point lead at quarter time. The Panthers new additions were proving a handful given their athletic size and ability. Bradley Olsson, Dylan Conway, Shaun Wyatt, Ryan Pendlebury and young gun Paul Curtis make-up the Panthers group of top-end talent, and all stand north of 6’1” in the old, filling key posts, back, forward and mid. The Cobras mids won clearance - that is fact, but whether they were able to fully capitilise on Daniel Burton’s dominant tap work in the ruck is another question. Burton was Brodie Grundy-esque winning 95% of hit-outs but the crumbing Cobras were unable to take full advantage. Nick Stuhldrier would be the exception as the young Cobras possession count of 30+ came largely on the back of the Burto-combo. Playing coach Tom German,Tyson Shea and Lachie Christopher won more than their fair share of the ball, but it was the penetrative difference by foot that was the glaring factor. Despite the Cobras having more of the ball than the Panthers, there was a gulf in metres gained (by foot) between the two sides. To put this into perspective, the sum of Melton South’s top-end talent (mentioned earlier) plus Billy Lloyd and Will Thornton-Gielen can effectively kick the ball 50 metres repeatedly, and they did so on Saturday with reward. Harry King is really the lone soldier for the Cobras in this regard and on the small ground that is Melton Recreation Reserve, that skill of effective long kicking especially, can have you out of defence in one moment and shooting for goal in the next. In the aftermath it was difficult to fathom the Cobras won just one quarter for the match, it felt closer than that. But the Cobras were left to lament an ordinary return in front of goal that cost them scoreboard pressure over a team still learning how to win. Don’t get me wrong, Owen (3.5) and Aaron Willets (3.4) proved dangerous all afternoon and were influential despite their inaccurate returns. The numbers merely highlight a dependance or a void in need of a greater spread of goalkickers. Let Saturday be one example - Bacchus Marsh goalkickers (4), Melton South (10).

No doubting Tom German and the Cobras will enjoy a light week on the track working on the fundamentals ahead of Saturday’s Round 4 meeting with East Point in Apple 98.5FM BFNL Game Day LIVE from 2.15PM or stream www. apple985fm.com.au. WHAT THE COACHES SAID Where was the game WON/LOST? PRITCHARD (M/South): Our ability to run out the game (especially) in the last quarter when the result remained in the balance. GERMAN (B/Marsh): Our skill efficiency was lacking and our scoreboard conversion was poor. Rate your DEFENCE PRITCHARD - Brilliant effort considering I thought we gave away some height. Also our ball use out of defence was most pleasing - the longer the game went for, the more offensive we seemed to be on the counter (attack) off half back. GERMAN - I thought our backs held up well. We’ll hopefully get more drive from them when Rhiley Stuldrier returns. Lachie Christopher played his best game since joining the club across half back. Rate your MIDFIELD PRITCHARD - Our mids held up well given we knew Burton’s dominance in the ruck would be significant. They may have shaded our numbers at clearance but our pressure and effort to generate repeat stoppage and turnover played an important role. GERMAN - We won clearance and showed some good run through the middle without maximum reward. While we need to better capitilise at ground level on Burton’s tap work, we showed more of the type of open footy we want to play. We look forward to capitilising as we progress. Rate your FOWARDS PRITCHARD - Any team that kicks 100 points has done most things right forward. Our pressure was good and our spread of goalkickers (ten) proved we’re not too reliant on one or two to kick a winning score. GERMAN - Our talls gave us a target and we looked dangerous. Unfortunately, we were unable to convert our opportunities. We need a better spread of goalkickers moving forward because at the moment we’re too reliant on too few; four goalkickers at the weekend is a perfect example. FINAL SCORES Melton South - 2.1-13, 7.3-45, 11.4-70, 15.14-104 defeated Bacchus Marsh - 2.6-18, 4.9-33, 8.14-62, 10.14-74 BEST: M/South - P. Curtis, M. Callus, D. Conway, R. Pendlebury, W. Thornton-Gielen, B. Lloyd, M. Fino. B/Marsh - N. Stuhldrier, T. German, D. Burton, J. Owen, T. Shea, L. Christpher. GOALS: M/South - P. Curtis 3, D. Conway, S. Wyatt 2, B. Wood, R. Pendlebury 1, B. Olsson, M. Fino, W. ThorntonGielen, J. Kovarik. B/Marsh - Jake Owen 3, A. Willetts, N. Stuhldrier, T. German 1. BFNL FANS DON’T MISS “THE PRESSER’’ - LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 8PM - RD 4 PREVIEW LISTEN TO APPPLE 98.5FM OR STREAM LIVE www. apple985fm.com.au

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