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Former VFL Carlton players (L-R) Barry Gill, Garry Crane, Alex Jesaulenko, Val Perovic, Ian Nicoll, Terry Kernan and Ian Robertson at the Great Western Hotel Ballan last week.

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A Moorabool town may be home to the mighty Ballan Blues, but Blues of a different kind gathered at the Great Western Hotel last week. Carlton VFL greats from the 1960s and 70s, including Alex Jesaulenko, Barry Gill, Garry Crane, Ian Nicoll, Terry Kernan, Ian Robertson and Val Perovic, popped in for lunch and a few drinks, and were kind enough to chat with the Moorabool News. The group said the game had changed radically since they played – both in good and bad ways. “It’s remarkably different. They’re a lot fitter now than when

we were…you don’t have a Back Pocket anymore, you don’t have set positions…that annoys me a bit, Mr Gill said. “Plus, the fact that they kick the ball backwards so much.” The general consensus on the game of today’s best player was none other than Richmond’s Dustin Martin, though Geelong’s Patrick Dangerfield and Brisbane’s Hugh McCluggage also got mentions. Mr Perovic said while players were obviously paid more in the AFL era than players in the VFL, generally he believed they weren’t overpaid. “They’re not for one simple reason – across the board, because of broadcasting rights coming in, it’s gone from a million-dollar industry to a billion dollar industry. So, the

players are entitled to a bigger slice of the pie,” he said. And of course, the question had to be asked to the #25 legend – what about ‘that’ mark in the 1970 Grand Final? Does Jezza get sick of hearing “Jesaulenko, you beauty”? Famously called by broadcaster Mike Williamson. “I took better marks at training,” Mr Jesaulenko told the Moorabool News. “There were probably better moments in my career,” the four-time premiership player said. While they “occasionally meet at functions at Carlton”, the get-together at the Great Western was “the first time in 50 years” a more casual meeting like Wednesday’s had taken place, according to Mr Crane.

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Dead, after impulsive action By Lachlan Ellis The lawyer for a Pentland Hills man on remand for manslaughter has told Justice Elizabeth Hollingworth that his client’s offence was a “split-second decision” affected by drug use and “impulsive character”. In the Supreme Court of Victoria, 32-year-old Damien Janson entered a guilty plea and was represented in court by Dr Theo Alexander, with Mr John Dickie prosecuting for the Crown. Mr Dickie told Justice Hollingworth that Mr Janson had killed 24-year-old Jake Smith around 7:10 pm on 20 May 2020, by “grabbing the steering wheel of a Mitsubishi Triton ute, in which he was a front passenger”, and turning it to the right to hit Mr Smith’s motorcycle. It was an intended drug deal that went wrong. Instead of selling Mr Janson the drug MDMA – it was actually a black taped up bag of kitty litter Mr Smith’s friend had intended to deceptively sell for $1200 – the dealer argued with Mr Janson, and both drew weapons. The dealer then drove away with a $50 note Janson had given him to measure the drugs. Mr Janson hit the dealer’s sedan with a screwdriver as he drove off. In a quote read out to the court, Mr Janson said to his friend in the ute’s driver seat, “I think these f***ers ripped me off $50, go right, I want to catch up with them”. Though Mr Janson soon gave up the chase and told his friend they should “go home”, by chance, the ute passed Mr Smith and his friends, going the other way on Woolpack Road, Parwan. Mr Janson grabbed the wheel, pulling it to the right, hitting Mr Smith, who was riding his motorcycle following the dealer’s sedan. “Upon being struck, Mr Smith flew over the top of the ute and was thrown 15 to 20 metres into the scrub. Mr Smith incurred multiple and extensive injuries including multiple serious fractures to his pelvis and lower limbs. Those injuries led to his death,” Mr Dickie told the court. The court heard Janson and his friends did not stop to render assistance, instead driving to a farm around 500 metres north of the collision scene; Janson yelled “I’m going to jail” before “running off into adjacent paddocks”. Justice Hollingworth asked the defence what prospects Mr Janson had for rehabilitation after his sentence, given a prior history of drug use, threats of violence and failing to comply with court orders. Dr Alexander listed three factors he believed would motivate Mr Janson to seek rehabilitation. “The conclusion that I urge upon the court are based on three matters. First is, he will be spending a lot of time drugfree in custody. The second matter is his family support. The

third is perhaps most important of all, the lasting effect on him from this offending,” Dr Alexander said. “He will reflect on his drug use, and the consequences of his drug use on this occasion…one referee says quite clearly that he is a good person, but when he uses drugs, he is different. It is the duration of drug use that has resulted in this decision, making the choice that he did,” he said. Justice Hollingworth was unconvinced. “But in the prior history, he has thumbed his nose at the law, how is that out of his general character? I accept that he hasn’t engaged in acts of violence, but he has a very extensive criminal history,” she replied. “He clearly has a problem with cars and controlling his behaviour. This is not out of general character in some ways. Where do I get the comfort that this kind of thing isn’t going to happen again?” Psychological reports were submitted by the defence, and while they showed a history of psychological issues, Justice Hollingworth said it appeared Mr Janson “has taken no responsibility” in sorting those issues out.

VICTIM’S FAMILY EXPRESS GRIEF The Supreme Court also heard victim impact statements from the family of Mr Smith. Mother, Leanne Davey, read out her own statement, as well as those of Mr Smith’s father Jamie Smith, and brother Trent Lachmund. “I should have been first; we’re not supposed to outlive our children. In the end, I’ll never be satisfied with the sentencing, it won’t bring my son back,” Ms Davey said. In their statements, Mr Smith and Mr Lachmund expressed their anger at Mr Janson’s actions, with Mr Smith calling Janson’s actions “cowardly and despicable”, and Mr Lachmund stating that he had “so much rage and anger inside me…I have difficulties believing it is real”. Jake Smith’s sister-in-law, Ricci Johnson, said his death meant her children would never know their uncle, and he would never be able to “take them out on adventures”. “When I had my twins in 2019, Jake was so excited. He couldn’t wait until they were walking and talking so he could take them out on adventures. There was a light in his life that gave him hope for his future. That was five months before he was killed,” Ms Johnson said. Members of Mr Janson’s family were also present but did not speak during the session.

AusNet, do you copy, over? By Lachlan Ellis

The intentions may have been good, but AusNet’s Community Consultation Group (CCG) initiative has left its members unimpressed, according to a Coimadai member. As part of its community consultation obligations for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP), AusNet begun hosting CCG sessions “around six weeks ago” according to landowner Bill Saunders. After an “audition”, Mr Saunders was selected as one of the 12 initial

“It’s obvious he was distressed, it’s obvious he’s identified he needs to engage in psychological evaluation to manage his ADHD. But it appears nothing has happened since then,” she said. “I maintain that this offending, and the consequences of it, have had a profound impact on him, and will motivate him to address the matters that weren’t addressed in 2018,” Dr Alexander replied. The matter was adjourned sine die, meaning it will be heard again at a later date that is yet to be decided.

members of the CCG, but he said only eight members attended the most recent meeting on Tuesday 11 May. Mr Saunders told the Moorabool News he had hoped for some genuine two-way communication from AusNet when he applied to join the CCG, but believed AusNet was not “empathetic” towards affected landowners’ concerns. “From a personal viewpoint, I went onto this committee expecting to have some interaction with AusNet that would solve our community concerns…the committee is essentially unanimous in its op-

position to the power lines going overhead, and AusNet is not giving us anything to go back to the community with,” Mr Saunders said. “Even now, they’re not bending one centimetre, one millimetre, towards accommodating our input… they’re giving me, personally, no feeling that anything we’re raising as major issues are being listened to.” Mr Saunders said AusNet had no social licence, but efficient communication with the community would help that. “The whole point of this social licence that they’re so keen on getting, has got to be that the community has been consulted, their

The memorial for Jake Smith on Woolpack Road. Photo – RIP Jake Smith facebook

concerns have been taken notice of, and measures have been taken to address them,” he said. “But I’m not hearing a word from AusNet. At the end of the meeting the other night, the Chair asked us to give one final reflection on what we’d learned from that evening’s proceedings…of the seven of us physically there, four or five actually said they were very much concerned at the lack of empathy AusNet was showing.” An AusNet spokesperson provided a statement to the Moorabool News, stating that the company was open to hearing community concerns. “The Community Consultation

Groups are an additional opportunity to share information about the project with the community and encourage constructive two-way discussion and feedback in a forum run by an independent chair. This forum runs in parallel with the Environment Effects Statement which will consider undergrounding,” the spokesperson said. The statement went on to read, “The Community Consultation Group is made up of a wide representation across the community. We recognise and welcome a diverse range of views within the group and acknowledge there will be differing views across the community.”

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Archie Conroy and Emma Muir were key speakers at the event in Rowsley.

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For an area with a few thousand residents, the Rowsley Valley and district community have turned out in big numbers to discuss the threat of high voltage overhead power lines in their area. Around 100 people packed into the local hall on Wednesday 13 May with the event hosted by the Moorabool & Central Highlands Power Alliance (MCHPA). Four speakers from the MCHPA addressed the diverse crowd, who came from Hopetoun Park, Exford, Parwan, Balliang, Glenmore and the Brisbane Ranges, to discuss what could be done to prevent the current Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP). Nathan Lidgett, a fifth-generation farmer from Myrniong and one of MCHPAs main campaign organisers, suggested that locals “don’t get angry, get organised”. “AusNet’s consultation process from the start has been poorly handled, they’re even admitting that. In saying that, they haven’t changed their ways,” Mr Lidgett told the Moorabool News. “They’re taking the path of least resistance, that’s always the way with projects like this. But collectively, there’s resistance right along the corridors, whether it’s North, South, or the single corridors out the other side of Ballarat all the way to Waubra. Mr Lidgett said people in the Southern

Route have not been approached formally by AusNet about what’s going on at the moment. “It’s being very quietly done, and some of them are only just being made aware it’s potentially in their patch of land,” he said. Mr Lidgett said the “excellent turnout” at the Rowsley meeting showed the community were opposed to the current WVTNP plans for overhead power lines. He also suggested the Environment Effects Statement (EES) developed by AusNet and Mondo would not account for longterm damage to the environment and livelihoods, or community concerns – but a State Government spokesperson told the Moorabool News that community voices would be heard. “The Minister for Planning has referred this project to a full Environment Effects Statement process that will make sure the local community can have their say,” the spokesperson said. “The EES process will consider impacts on agriculture and farming. Local residents, farmers and interested members of the public will have an opportunity to have their say on the project when the Environment Effects Statement is publicly exhibited next year.” Emma Muir is also an effected landowner from Myrniong and said they are not saying, not to do the project, “just do it in a better way, and that is underground, not overhead.”

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Bob Carey-Grieve was just 42 years old when he suffered two consecutive strokes, but that hasn’t dampened his spirits, nor has it stopped the Ballan resident from being nominated for the Stroke Foundation’s Courage Award for 2021. Mr Carey-Grieve woke up one morning with the ‘F.A.S.T.’ symptoms of stroke: Face, Arms, Speech and Time. He lost all feeling down the right side of his body and was unable to write properly or speak without muddling his words. But after surgery for a hole in his heart, not to mention a battle with bowel cancer, he started a long rehabilitation process, eventually regaining the ability to run. In 2019, Mr Carey-Grieve decided to put his hand up to be a volunteer StrokeSafe Speaker, and also took part in Run Melbourne to raise funds for the Stroke Foundation. The Stroke Awards are an annual ceremony held to recognise the work put in by survivors, carers, healthcare workers and volunteers, to improve the lives of those impacted by stroke. Twenty-seven finalists were chosen from six different categories - Courage, Creativity, Fundraiser of the Year, Improving Life After Stroke, Volunteer of the Year, and the President’s Achievement Award. While Mr Carey-Grieve unfortunately didn’t win the Courage Award, being named one of the finalists in a pool of more than 70 applicants nationwide is no doubt an incredible achievement,

Bob Carey-Grieve during a recent marathon run around the Moorabool Shire. Photo - supplied and one that he says he is proud of. “For me, the surest way to start feeling better about the future was to meet it head on. Run into the sunrise and make the day yours,’’ he said, “That’s what I did. I took up running as a way to be healthy and as a form of meditation and used it to raise funds for the Stroke Foundation. "My wife and children have been my biggest supporters and I have met tons of people impacted by stroke through my [community] talks. There are so many

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Play like a girl and get into sport By Lachlan Ellis As Council begins surveying females and sports clubs on how to help girls stay active, the message from Moorabool sportswomen of all ages is clear – “give sports a crack”. Though the perception of many sports being “men’s or boy’s sports” is beginning to shift – particularly in team sports such as Australian rules football, cricket and soccer – Council wants to hear from the community how it can best help females stay active. The ‘Female Friendly Sport & Recreation Participation and Infrastructure Strategy’ aims to encourage more women and girls to get involved and stay involved in physical activity, and a Community Survey is now open. Alice Fitzpatrick is a campdrafter and one of the Strategy’s official ambassadors, and said that while the situation was improving, some barriers remain that prevent some females from getting involved in sport. “I think things are improving, women are getting more and more recognised as wanting to be involved in sports,” Ms Fitzpatrick told the Moorabool News. “Facilities [for females] such as toilets and showers are really underrated. We live out of town, I’d love to be able to go to the gym but there’s a lot of having to drive in, then back, then back into town.” She said campdrafting – an equestrian sport involving guiding cattle whilst riding a horse – was a male-dominated sport, which made things a little tougher for her to get involved, but she still encouraged girls and women to get involved.

“Girls should give sports a go. Some women, I think, haven’t found a sport they enjoy…but they’re not going to find a sport they enjoy if they don’t have a go.” Her message is simple – “Keep trying new things until you find a group of people you enjoy spending time with.” Glenda Stott, another ambassador for female sport in Moorabool, walked more than 400 kilometres on Spain’s Camino Trail in 2019, at the age of 73. Ms Stott said physical activity need not be as strenuous as that, with many less challenging activities providing significant health benefits to older Mooraboolites. “Get out and do it…it’s good for your health. Council put on exercise classes three times a week at the Leisure Centre. They do balancing and stretches…it doesn’t have to be strenuous, but it’s good to keep moving,” she said. “In my age group, women should be getting more involved in walking too. Even just walks around town…the Shire have been talking about getting more walks started.” Council is seeking Moorabool women, girls and sports/ leisure providers take part in the survey, which asks a range of questions including, what activities females take part in, whether they rely on facilities outside Moorabool, and what barriers stop them from participating in activities. The responses to the survey, combined with the results from Community Focus Groups, will help Council plan a roadmap for female sport development. To take part in the survey, visit moorabool.engagementhub. com.au/female-friendly-sport. The Female Friendly Sport and Recreation Participation and Infrastructure Strategy is set to launch later this year.

Glenda Stott and Lilli Condon are just two of Moorabool’s female ambassadors for women in sport. Photo - Helen Tatchell

Camp rules cause ‘tent sion’ By Lachlan Ellis New regulations loosening rules around camping near Crown waterways have been praised for their intent, but rural councils are worried they could pose serious risks to the environment and farmers’ livelihoods. Following a 2018 election promise to open Crown land river frontages to campers, the Andrews Government amended the Land Act 1958 last November, allowing campers to camp within 20 metres of Crown waterways for 28 consecutive days. The public is already able to lawfully access licensed river frontages for recreation such as fishing, hiking and picnicking – but camping is not allowed. The Land (Regulated Watercourse Land) Regulations will formalise the changes as of 1 September 2021. Much of the land, which under the regulations would allow tents and campfires within 20 metres of waterways, is licenced for grazing by adjoining landowners. Campers must also stay at least 100 metres from nearby homes and within 200 metres of the river under the regulations, and ensure any faeces are buried at least 50

metres away from the waterway. But Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) is not convinced that there are adequate protections for the environment, landowners, or the campers themselves. “While applauding the government’s aim of helping Victorians spend time together in the outdoors, RCV is not in a position to support the proposed regulations in their current form,” RCV Chair Cr Mary-Ann Brown said. “RCV is opposed to the changes for variety of very serious reasons, including biohazards, faeces in rivers and soil, bushfires, danger to the lives of emergency services workers

and the risk to the lives of campers themselves.” Moorabool Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan shared Cr Brown’s concerns, arguing their needed to be a more “balanced” approach. “I think the idea of having family time is commendable, but the practicalities are that landowners have to put up with it. I think there’s going to be more downside than upside,” Cr Sullivan told the Moorabool News. “The issues raised by RCV are quite valid. I think it would be best to denote where these sites would be, to constrain campers to areas that don’t have environmental issues.” Cr Sullivan said in the small hamlet of Morrisons a few years ago, there were issues on the Moorabool River where people were leaving rubbish and dirty nappies, and locals had to clean it up. “That’s not fair, is it? Surely there has to be some control around camping, not just an open-ended approach where people can do as they please,” he said. Consultation on the Land (Regulated Watercourse Land) Regulations closed on 26 April, and RCV is calling for a review “no later than 12 months after the regulations come into effect”.

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Tree-mendous plantings By Lachlan Ellis

The region is branching out as Moorabool Shire Council sets about sprucing up the area with a $100,000 tree planting initiative, that will see thousands of trees planted across the Shire. Across June, Council’s team will be out planting various, carefully selected tree species as part of Council’s 5-year street tree planting program. Wallace, Mt Egerton and several areas of Bacchus Marsh will become home to new ironbark, oak, gum and elm trees under the annual tree planting initiative. Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan said the program was resulting in fantastic streetscapes throughout the Shire, with Garry Van Orsouw – Tree Crew Team Member for MSC, with the trees planted in previous some of the trees ready to be planted. Photo - MSC years growing well. “Streets in Ballan, Bungaree, Dunnstown, Myrniong, Navigators and Hopetoun Park have been part of this initiative and they are now looking fantastic as the trees establish,” he said. “Cr Sullivan sad these new plantings will create a similar look. “Our Parks and Gardens team have given careful thought and planning to the species of trees planted in each area and have considered the environment, climate, soil conditions, aesthetic, and the growth of the trees.” Council is more than halfway through the program, which will see “native and exotic trees planted street-side and next to reserves throughout the Shire”. “This year, the planting will take place throughout June, in Wallace, Mt Egerton, road reserves around Bacchus Marsh and Darley, Federation Avenue, in Darley, and infill planting in Franklin Street and Parwan Road in Maddingley,” Council’s spokesperson told the Moorabool News. Council is responsible for the management and maintenance of more than 18,000 urban, rural and reserve trees across Moorabool, including the Avenue of Honour in Bacchus Marsh.

Moorabool Shire’s Mayor Councillor Tom Sullivan thanks Uncle Ringo (Wurundjeri WoiWurrung Elder) who performed a Welcome to Country and a Smoking Ceremony, for participants in the 2021 Community Leadership program. Photo - MSC

Future leaders begin program

By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Yr Melb. Uni) Fourteen diverse members within Moorabool have started participation in Council’s 2021 Community Leadership Program. The annual program will run from 15 May until 10 September, comprising 18 sessions focusing on the key tenants of effective leadership. Druv Phathak is excited to have been selected for the program. Having moved to Bacchus Marsh in January, he is looking forward to learning how he can give back to his new community.

“I used to volunteer doing community work with young people [back in India], so I wanted to start doing similar work here with the council.” Helen Rodd, facilitator for the program, says she is already impressed with the incoming cohort. “I feel so thrilled to be working with people who love their communities and are so passionate about making a contribution.” Upon completion of the program, participants will be encouraged to pitch their own original community initiatives, which Council will facilitate where possible.

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Glorious garden a labour of love Outstanding By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb Uni) If you view gardening as a chore, you might want to take some advice from Jacinta Damons from Gordon. Featured on “Garden Therapy Australia” a social media page, she details the transformation of her property from a quaint English-style garden to a lush cornucopia of plant life. Not a single square metre has gone without transformation, with visitors to her property being immersed in a variety of ground cover, hanging planters and even a backyard mural which blends seamlessly amongst the vertical foliage. She was inspired by the concept of permaculture, a gardening practice which aims to create self-sustaining ecosystems. Unlike traditional practices that require tilling, Jacinta has employed a no-dig system, where plants are layered with compostable garden scraps, straw and chipped bark which she says serves as “a skin that helps keep weeds out & feeds the microscopic animals and fungi that enrich the soil for plants to thrive.” Ms Damons said it has taken a lot of hard labour to cultivate the ‘Britlan Homestead’ (the name a combination of her children’s names) over the last 12 years. “The garden project has nothing but a calming influence on her family. “We may think we are nurturing plants, but in truth they nurture us,” she said. Her gardening practice was key to keeping in good spirits during the

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Jacinta Damons in her garden at Gordon. Photo – Garden Therapy Australia COVID-19 pandemic. During 2020, her husband and son handcrafted a lighthouse, which Jacinta embellished with the telling phrase: “Gardening is cheaper than therapy.” “It was a great activity for us to be together,” she said. The lighthouse serves as both a space for relaxation as well as the home of her seeding projects, which she either on sells, swaps or repurposes for another planting cycle. Inspired to do something productive with her excess cuttings and seeds, she launched the “Swappy’s Bargain Plant & Produce Swaps” page on social media, encouraging sharing of plant cuttings around the community.

“It’s just goodwill and it’s lovely to see the old ways coming through with this type of organisation,” she said in her Garden Therapy Australia interview. She hopes to continue encouraging the culture of trading around the shire, and says she’d like to see “more winter swaps of potted seedlings such as broccoli or cauliflower later this year” Community projects aside, she is just glad to have cultivated such a pleasant environment for her family. “With three children and now three young grandchildren, my husband and I spend most of our time with the family enjoying the country life at Britlan Homestead.”

Residents with unregistered pets in their possession are being urged to come forward and pay their outstanding annual animal registration fees. A mobile phone text reminder was issued on April 21 after an estimated 1500 Moorabool residents missed the due date of April 11. As a requirement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, all dogs and cats over the age of three-months are required to be registered with the Council. Registration fees in 2021 are $64 for a desexed dog and $58.50 for a desexed cat. The council will not be applying any late fees. Owners may be eligible for a reduction in fees if their animal is desexed, over the age of 10, is a working dog or has been trained by an approved obedience school. Pensioners and concession card owners are also provided a discounted rate. A Council spokesperson said prevention is better than cure. “Pet owners who microchip their pets have a permanent form of identification that will ensure that pets will be quickly reunited with their owners, should a pet escape the backyard,” they said. It’s also important to ensure your animal’s microchipping details are up to date, The Council Domestic Animal Pound in Maddingley has seen multiple cases this month of animals who were found microchipped, but unable to be re-united with owners due to the chip’s correspondence with an outdated address. If impounded, owners are given only eight days to collect their pet, after which they will be assessed for suitability for adoption.

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Colourful day in Ballan By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb. Uni)

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The rainbow flag has been flown around Moorabool however, not on Council’s flagpole. The township and homes in Ballan transformed into a technicolour rainbow, in honour of LGBTQI+ rights around the shire. Monday 17 May marked the 31st International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), with shops and homes around the town adorning their windows in rainbow flags to show their support. Derek Madden, CEO of the Moorabool Shire Council, said it is important to show support for a group in society who are subject to increased bullying, mental health challenges, and discrimination. “It is up to every organisation, including Moorabool, to take steps to embrace diversity, in all forms,” he said. Adrian Murdoch, Partnerships & Campaigns Coordinator at Minus18, the event’s organising body, says 2000 schools, organisations, councils and workplaces registered an IDAHOBIT event across the country, helping to “signal a message of acceptance and support to LGBTQIA+ young people and the wider community.” Furthermore, Murdoch says that research by the Pride Lobby showed this year to be record setter, with 55 out of 79 Victorian local councils flying the Rainbow Flag for the day.

And the community indicates it remains a point of contention, with residents taking to social media to show their disapproval, despite the council’s supportive messages. “Odd that you encourage the community to do this, but you refused to fly the rainbow flag on the council building,” said Catherine Nield-Fest from Ballan. Moorabool Shire Council was not one of those 55 councils, with a motion to fly a rainbow flag outside council on LGBTIQA+ awareness days denied at a meeting in April.

Moorabool Shire Council Tenders Council invites tenders for the following contract: Contract Number: C43-2020/2021 Bacchus Marsh Strategic Cycling Corridor Road Crossings – Part A Contract Number: C44-2020/2021 Bacchus Marsh Strategic Cycling Corridor Road Crossings – Part B Contract Number: C45-2020/2021 Bacchus Marsh Strategic Cycling Corridor Road Crossings – Part C Tender documents and full details of this no�ce are available online at www.tenderlink.com/moorabool

Have Your Say: Female Friendly Strategy Council has developed a female par�cipa�on and infrastructure strategy to help create a roadmap to retain and a�ract more women and girls in physical ac�vity. We want to hear your thoughts. Complete a short survey and give us your feedback: h�ps://moorabool.engagementhub.com.au /female-friendly-sport

Council Mee�ng The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held on Wednesday 2 June 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: • Social Support Worker Part-Time Permanent - Based across all offices • Coordinator Strategic Planning Full-Time Permanent - Based at Darley Applications close on Sunday 30 May 2021. • Community Safety Officer (Parking & Compliance) Full-Time Permanent - Based at Darley Applications close on Sunday 6 June 2021. All details available from the website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/my-council/employment/careers

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Man defends himself in ramming trial By Helen Tatchell “I thought he had a gun, he pointed something at me and said, “I will kill you”. I was terrified for my life,” is how one young witness described the horrible night on 16 June 2019 to Magistrate Letizia Torres. In a three-day contest mention in the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court from 31 March to 2 April this year, Maddingley resident Godwin Aquilina faced five main charges dating back to 5 May 2018 to 16 June 2019. He had entered a plea of not guilty. The most serious of those charges were, ‘The accused at Bacchus Marsh on 16th June 2019 did without lawful excuse recklessly engage in conduct ramming a vehicle that placed person/s in danger of death’. This charge was applied to Aquilina for each witness, after four young people, who on the night around 2.30am, were driving toward Bacchus Marsh on the Bacchus Marsh-Geelong Road to collect a friend from a party. The four were in two separate vehicles, two occupants in each, when the incident occurred. The Moorabool News has chosen not to name the witnesses due to the trauma and impact the event has had on them. All four appeared individually in the witness box on the third day of the trial (2 April) and relayed exactly the same account of the night. “A car coming toward me was swerving left to right across the road, thought it was a drunk driver, he rammed me,” witness JC told the court. “I slowed down, he aimed to hit me. I was feeling very terrified and scared. “I took off and he chased me. He did a U-turn, and we went into a side lane, stopped on a patch of grass, it was a dead end, and then he rammed me on the drivers door. I saw two lights coming toward me at about 40-50kph; I thought I was done,” he said. The witness proceeded to tell the court he tried screaming at the other vehicle driven by his cousin, “but he couldn’t understand”. “I looked in the rear-view mirror and saw the impact on his car, “that” car drove into his car and spun it around and ended up in a ditch next to a tree; they couldn’t get out the door and had to climb out the passenger side window.” The two males then were on foot and running, “while the car was chasing them”. “I assume trying to hit them,” JC said. “I was on the phone to police when he started kicking the car, he had a Molotov cocktail in his hand. I remember the police rocking up and then we had to go back to the Bacchus Marsh police station and make a statement,” he said. Once the first witness left the courtroom, Magistrate Torres asked Mr Aquilina, “have you given serious consideration of your

plea of not guilty? This is going to be very traumatic for the witnesses.” “What I know,” Aquilina said, “I’m innocent”. Magistrate Torres replied, “when I make my finding you have to understand my position.” “All I’m trying to do is bring out the truth,” the accused said, representing himself. The court was adjourned for ten minutes for Mr Aquilina to consider if it was necessary to put the civilian witnesses giving evidence in the trial, to relive the traumatic events that occurred on that night. Upon the trial continuing Magistrate Torres asked Mr Aquilina if he wanted to continue. “I’m rattled. I know I didn’t ram them. I don’t even know what my defence is,” he said. “I didn’t ram them; I just have to prove it to you.” Three witnesses then were called separately and gave their version of what occurred on the night. All mirrored the words of witness JC. The female witness said after the incident she had to see a counsellor for awhile and was too scared to drive, “especially at night”. “I locked myself in my room for ages. I felt he would’ve killed me,” she told the court. “I was really freaked out. He approached the car and was kicking the door, yelling, “I’m going to kill you”, I thought he had a gun,” she said. In cross-examination, Godwin Aquilina said, “your version is totally impossible”. “You all have vivid imaginations, you all do,” he said. After all civilian witnesses had been heard Magistrate Torres said maybe they should “finish another day”, as police witnesses still had to be heard. Mr Aquilina said it was, “better off to leave in your hands”. “I am mentally, emotionally and physically exhausted.” The case against Mr Aquilina was delayed numerous times over the three days when police informants had not made a statement; a change of date on a charge sheet had been changed but not initialled; body worn camera video had not been submitted as evidence; a Certificate of Service for a Personal Safety Intervention Order matter was 99.9 per cent complete and thus declared invalid; the accused had not been advised, or received a copy, of a Personal Safety IVO against him, thus that charge of stalking being declared invalid also. Magistrate Torres said, “these cases have been riddled with problems”. “All matters stay together, and I will make a decision on all five on the day,” she said. The matter was adjourned until Friday 11 June.

CHARGES The accused at Bacchus Marsh on 16th June 2019: - did without lawful excuse recklessly engage in conduct ramming a vehicle that placed person/s in danger of death. - intentionally and without lawful excuse did damage property namely a vehicle, valued at $1000. - did drive a motor vehicle in a manner that was dangerous to the public having regard to all the circumstances of the case. - being the driver of a vehicle on a road namely Geelong Bacchus Marsh Road, did fail to have proper control of the vehicle. - did drive a motor vehicle on a highway namely Geelong Bacchus Marsh Road carelessly. - did possess a prohibited weapon without an exemption under section 8B or an approval under section 8C of the Control of Weapons Act 1990 namely a Molotov Cocktail. The accused at Maddingley on 31 May 2018: - did use indecent language in a public place namely Parwan Road, Maddingley. On or about 13 August 2018: - t he accused did deposit litter, specifically six car tyres, carboard boxes and packaging materials, clothing and tin cans and PET containers, in a place not for the deposit of litter, namely on to the road reserve, Bacchus Marsh. On the 18 August 2018: - the accused, being a person who received a direction to remove litter on 17 August 2018, did fail to comply with the said direction. The accused at Bacchus Marsh on 27 June 2018: - being a person against whom a personal safety intervention order was made pursuant to the Personal Safety Intervention Orders Act, and having been served with a copy of such order or had an explanation of the order given to him in accordance with section 76 (Full Order) of the Act did contravene that order by displaying an abusive written message about the protected person. The accused at Bacchus Marsh on 17 July 2018: - did emit or cause to be emitted unreasonable noise from a residential premises. - after being given a direction by police to abate unreasonable noise contravened that direction by continuing to emit unreasonable noise. The accused at Bacchus Marsh on 5 May 2018: - did unlawfully assault XXXXXX. The accused at Bacchus Marsh from 11 November 2017 to 27 June 2018: - did stalk another person namely XXXXX by engaging in a course of conduct which included threats to hurt, to assault and to harass with the intention of causing physical or mental harm to the victim, including self-harm, or of arousing apprehension or fear in the victim for his or her own safety or the safety of another person.

Kids’ art draws attention Budding young artists will have their artwork displayed alongside a local river after a competition to choose the best drawings. The drawings were chosen from more than 250 entries submitted to a competition run by the Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance in conjunction with Melbourne Water and The Werribee River Association. The signs are unique as each sign features a child’s drawing of a platypus enjoying the river’s environment at the top, which also reminds anglers that it is illegal to use Opera House nets in all Victorian public and private waters. A message about the importance of everyone binning their litter is also featured. The new signs featuring artwork from children aged 4-18, will be installed by Melbourne Water along a stretch of the river from Werribee Gorge through to Bacchus Marsh, highlighting the danger that common rubbish (such as hair ties, rubber bands and fishing Alice, her mum Johanna with Dr Jodie Valpied (left) and Melbourne line) poses to platypus safety. The project was also in conjunction with the Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance, Water’s Dr Teresa Mackintosh (right). Photos – Melbourne Water

Werribee River Keeper and Moorabool Shire Council and Victorian Fisheries Authority to “Protect our Platypus” and continue supporting platypus and the environment. Melbourne Water’s Regional Services (Werribee) Team Leader, Ben English said, “we want to ensure current and future generations get a chance to see these beautiful creatures which are unique to Australia”. Dr Jodie Valpied is the President of the Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance and said they not only had a fabulous response, but were impressed with the thought and creativity put into the posters. “… and the clear messages they gave about protecting our local platypus from litter, sediment, and other pollution,” she said. The Victorian Government listed the platypus as vulnerable under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act in late January this year and, provided $250,000 for habitat restoration work and another $50,000 to develop a longterm Platypus Management Plan.

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Historic bridge makeover

By Lachlan Ellis A rail bridge constructed over 80 years ago has received major improvements, as part of a $328.4 million upgrade to public transport and roads maintenance. The bridge on Ironbark Road, Ingliston, was upgraded with improved drainage, strengthened trestles and new restraint blocks, reducing the risk of infrastructure faults which can cause delays to services. The 11-day maintenance works, which included works at Melton Station, meant that coaches replaced trains on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines for the entire journey, but trains resumed from the first service on Saturday 8 May.

The Ballan to Bacchus Marsh line has an even deeper history, with the Ballan Shire Historical Society celebrating the BallanBacchus Marsh Railway’s ‘Direct Line 1889 Centenary’ back in 1989. Ballan Railway Station opened even earlier, on December 21, 1886. A pile bridge was completed at Ironbark in March 1889, and the last rail of the direct line from Ballarat to Melbourne was laid at Ironbark on July 23, 1889. The pile bridges, both at Ironbark and at Rowsley, were replaced by steel bridges “before World War II” according to records submitted by the Ballan Shire Historical Society – making the current Ironbark rail bridge at least 82 years old.

Timber ban will cut jobs By Lachlan Ellis Timber Towns Victoria (TTV), a body which represents municipal councils across the state on forestry matters, has called on the State Government to reconsider axing native timber logging in 2030. VicForests will begin phasing out the industry in 2025 by reducing the amount of native logging allocations, until native logging ceases completely in 2030. Timber Towns President and Deputy Mayor of Glenelg Shire, Cr Karen Stephens, said the ban would have significant impact on regional communities and economies if it went ahead. “Victoria’s native timber industry employs around 2,500 people directly, supports thousands of indirect jobs, and adds almost $300 million value to regional communities. The industry underpins the entire economies of many small regional towns,” Cr Stephens said. “Victoria’s native timber heartland, Gippsland, and its communities have suffered overwhelming economic damage and job losses in recent times through drought, bushfires, the loss of the 201920 tourism season, and the COVID-19 pandemic. They simply cannot afford more job losses.” Moorabool Shire Council is a member of TTV, with Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan serving as Treasurer, and one of Moorabool’s two representatives. While most of Moorabool’s logging is nonnative, Cr Sullivan said the blanket ban on native timber logging could have farreaching impacts, for both the state and the country as a whole.

“A lot of that high-grade native timber goes into furniture and flooring, and that comes out of the forests. There’s still going to be a demand for hardwood timber…if that has to be brought in from overseas sources, a lot of that is not environmentally sustainable,” he told the Moorabool News. “It’s not just those directly involved like loggers and sawmill workers…there’s also furniture manufacturers and the like that could lose their jobs. Some small towns, that’s the only industry that keeps them going…if the timber industry closes, those towns die, and people in those towns will move away and potentially move to the city. “Decisions like this force people to concentrate into areas, and that causes knock-on effects – congestion, and all the effects that go with that,” he said. A report commissioned by Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) and completed by Crowle Harworth, titled ‘Economic Impact Assessment of the creation and retention of rural jobs’, emphasised that smaller towns are far more harshly impacted by job losses like those expected due to the native timber ban.

This bank can; and will close

By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb Uni) The said it was a “difficult” decision, but the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has confirmed its Ballan branch will be permanently closing on Friday 6 August 2021. CBA Regional Manager David Castle told the Moorabool News that in-branch visits have been consistently on the decline, with COVID-19 accelerating the shift towards online banking. “[The Ballan] branch has had a 47 per cent drop in transactions over the past five years,” he said. He added that neighbouring branches such as Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat and Melton were favoured, with 35 per cent of Ballan customers using these branches. Furthermore, data from 2020 showed that online banking practices surged even amongst CBA’s elderly customer base.

“In a monthly comparison during 2020, we found more than twice as many customers over 60 accessed NetBank or the CommBank app compared to those who visited a branch in the preceding three-month period,” Mr Castle said. Face-to-face banking will remain available through the Ballan Australia Post LPO, located next door to the current CBA Ballan branch. Mr Castle said, “no job losses” have occurred so far due to this announcement. “Our people from Ballan branch will be offered redeployment opportunities, including roles supporting customers over the phone and online.” This news comes at a time when the CBA share price hit an all-time high of $98.47 on 18 May. CBA reported a Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) circa $2.4 billion for the first half of 2021, up 24 per cent from last year.

Stay warm and safe, service the heater By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb Uni) Households are being urged by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to service their heating appliances to minimise fire risk this winter, whether it be gas, electric or wood. The warning comes after a man was taken to hospital last week with minor burns after his heater caught fire. “While heaters are a great way to keep warm in the colder months, they pose several risks to the safety of individuals and their families,” Andrew Cialini (VBA) said. “Wood fires should be professional cleaned every year, whilst gas heaters must be professional assessed every two years for carbon monoxide leaks.” Ben Hatfield is the Captain of the Ballan Fire Brigade, and confirmed that in the Moorabool region, “… the majority of fires we see are usually chimney fires where people haven’t cleaned their flues out properly.” “Over the last 12 to 18 months, unattended candles have been an underrated source of catastrophic fires, which have caused houses to be lost,” he said. For more information on the risk of carbon monoxide and tips on maintaining wood heaters, visit www.vba.vic.gov.au and search for Safety Guidelines.

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Truckie dodges heavy penalty By Lachlan Ellis

New look ‘divvy’ vans By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb Uni) There is a new look police vehicle about to hit the streets, and they are fresh off the production line. Victoria Police announced they will be deploying 280 brand new divisional vans across the state in late May. Acting Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing Command Deb Robertson said, “our frontline officers rely on divisional vans to provide the safest mode of transport for their duties, be durable and equipped for modern policing”. Victoria Police said the vehicles will be deployed equally amongst metropolitan and

rural locations around the state, with the vehicles replacing the existing 2018 models. The new-look divvy vans are based on the Ford Ranger vehicle model, altered to include custom-made custody compartments. Additional features of the new divisional van fleet include a more refined and integrated fitment for police equipment, driver impairment monitor, constant video display from behind the car in the rearview mirror, and integrated controls in the dashboard for improved accessibility. Divisional ‘divvy’ vans are a police vehicle that provide the capability of housing a person under arrest in a separate compartment to the officers.

Educating dog owners It’s law to keep your dog securely confined to your property.

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- Dr Marsden Animal Welfare Victoria has launched an advertising campaign educating Victorian dog owners about the importance of keeping their dog safely confined to their property. Targeting dog owners in regional and peri-urban areas, the campaign highlights the legal obligation of keeping a dog confined to its property and how doing so will keep the animal and the community safe. Animal Welfare Victoria Director of Pets and Animal Welfare Dr Tracey Marsden wants Victorian dog owners to be aware of their responsibilities. “It’s law to keep your dog securely confined to your property; this means yards must have a closed gate and an escape-proof fence that it can’t jump over or get through.” “Dogs can find themselves in dangerous situations if they escape their properties such as getting lost, sustain-

A veteran truck driver has dodged serious penalties for exceeding the maximum working hours allowed in a 24-hour period, thanks to his good driving record. Stephen Morcombe appeared via Webex at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court on Friday 7 May, represented by lawyer Dean Bloetz. Police Prosecutor Senior Constable Mitchell Prewett told Magistrate Michelle Hodgson that Mr Morcombe had driven two-hours longer than legally allowed in a 24-hour period – putting him at risk of fatigue. “At 1:20 pm on Monday 9 November 2020, police stopped the accused travelling westbound on Western Freeway near Bungaree, driving a truck in excess of 12 tonnes. Police checked his work diary, finding he was working under the extended hours plan, which allows 12 hours of work in 24 hours,” Senior Constable Prewett said. “It was found he had worked 14 hours in a 24-hour period, which is a critical breach.” Mr Morcombe admitted to exceeding the 12hour maximum, but Mr Bloetz said his client had been unaware he had done anything wrong at the time. “My client didn’t realise what he had done was a breach. Now that he realises what he did was wrong, he has entered a guilty plea immediately,” Mr Bloetz said. “My client is happy to attend a road trauma

awareness course and has already booked in for one. My submission would be that he undergo an undertaking without conviction. My client has had a clean driving record for the last 34 years, he has his own business and operates in a professional manner.” Mr Bloetz submitted references from customers who had dealt with Mr Morcombe and his business, with one customer writing that he believed the breach was a “once-off”. “As you can see, my client has made a name for himself as a reliable, trustworthy operator. He wants nothing more than to never repeat this mistake, and never be before you again,” he concluded. The Magistrate took the references and Mr Morcombe’s driving history into account but warned him of what the consequences of his actions could have been. “This offence carries a maximum fine of $15,000. It’s a serious risk, and I do have the power to interfere with your licence if I choose to do so. You must be aware of the real danger to other people if truck drivers drive outside permitted hours. Driver fatigue is a critical issue, and can often be a fatal issue,” Magistrate Hodgson said. “I am in favour of you attending this road trauma awareness course. I’m also going to place you on an adjourned undertaking for 12 months without conviction, on the condition that you complete the road trauma awareness course and provide proof to the court once it is completed,” she said.

ing a traffic injury or fighting with other dogs.” “Keeping a dog safe at home will also prevent it from rushing, chasing or attacking a person or another animal, all of which have significant legal consequences, she said.” RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker said wandering dogs can pose a risk to the community and are an ongoing burden for animal shelters and pounds. “The RSPCA receives many dogs that have escaped their property or become lost. Unfortunately, many lost dogs in Victoria – around 21 per

cent - are never reclaimed by their owners.” Dr Walker said to reduce the likelihood of a dog escaping, it’s important that owners are doing what they can to enrich the animal’s environment at home. “That includes plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and attention.” Animal Welfare Victoria’s dog confinement campaign will run until Wednesday 26 June across digital, print and outdoor media. For more information about safely confining your dog visit www.agriculture.vic. gov.au

A plan to grow Bungaree and Wallace has the potential to generate 345 jobs and $50 million in local economic benefit, according to Moorabool Shire Council. Moorabool Shire Council Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan said it made good economic sense for Council, Central Highlands Water, and the State Government to sewer the towns. The townships sit just under 15 kilometres east of Ballarat and already have much of the infrastructure needed to generate residential growth. Council predicts a reticulated sewerage system will provide the stimulus needed for 1,343 new dwellings and 3,500 new residents. “Building new homes will create hundreds of construction and local jobs over the next 10 to 20 years and these workers and the new residents will spend locally, benefiting the whole region,” Cr Sullivan said. Using present day economic figures. The factors considered in the forecasting included Moorabool’s economic standing and changes to its performance and projected population growth post COVID-19. “Growth of these towns is going to be gradual, but it won’t happen at all unless we can connect the towns to a reticulated sewer system. “Everything else needed for a strong and sustainable community is in place with easy rail and road access to Ballarat and Melbourne, high quality recreation facilities and a school.”

Paul O’Donohue is the Managing Director of Central Highlands Water (CHW) and told the Moorabool News the water authority has proposed a way forward to work with the Moorabool Shire Council in accordance with a work plan of agreed actions and activities. “This will build knowledge on the concept design work previously undertaken by the parties. “The work plan also outlines the responsibilities for the pre-planning that would need to be undertaken including strategic and land use planning, sizing of the service area(s), infrastructure design and costings, community engagement and support needs, along with staging and financing of infrastructure works,” he said. The project has an estimated price tag of $10 million with the Council ready to contribute $1 million. Cr Sullivan said Council has been working constructively with Central Highlands Water to get construction underway in the next five years. “Council is encouraging the State Government and Central Highlands Water to partner with us so we can ensure that these towns can reach their full potential and generate economic activity that will benefit the greater region,” he said. Council has also written to the Acting Water Minister for Richard Wynne seeking his support for the project.

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Will the quality of light be as good?

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LOCAL TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY Phone 5368 1966 BALLAN MOTOR WRECKERS New and used parts for most makes and models. Vehicles wanted Free pickup. Ph: (03) 5368 2888

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Newborns in the district

Sport/Classifieds

Babies born recently at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital.

Harvey Reid STEWART is a new arrival for Bacchus Marsh parents Justine and Ryan. Weighing 7lb 1oz (3480 grams), Harvey was born on Wednesday 19 May at 2.40am. He is a new little brother for Bentley.

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Bacchus Marsh Soccer

Under 9s: Bacchus Marsh def Daylesford Black Goals - Harry O’Connor (2), Dylan Teal (1) Under 11s Yellow: Bacchus Marsh def Vic Park Goals - Tadhg Kiely (3), Zane Vergles (1), Miller Smith (2), Sebastian Tomas (1), Edward Cummins (1) Under 11s Blue: Bacchus Marsh def Vikings Blue Goals - Sean Teal (4), Braenden Luppino (2), Hamish BowdenRobson (2), Billy O’Malley (1), Billy Collinder (1), Zachary Carroll (1) Under 13s Open: Bacchus Marsh (4) def Daylesford & Hepburn United (2) Goals - Cullum Teal (2), Darragh Kiely (1), Joel Kerton (1) Daylesford & Hepburn scored the first goal of the match. Scorpions levelled the score with a goal to Callum Teal in the 22nd minute. Half time score 1-1. Similar to last week the second half opened up with the Scorpions scoring 3 quick goals. Joel Kerton scored in the 40th minute, Callum Teal for his second goal of the match in the 41st minute and Darragh Kiely scored the 4th goal for the home team in the 46th minute. Daylesford & Hepburn kicked their 2 second goal of the match just before Full time. Bacchus Marsh Scorpions won the match 4-2. Under 15s Open: Bacchus Marsh (2) lost Vikings (4) Goals - Lachlan Hill (1), Noah Van Orsouw (1) Under 17s Open: Bacchus Marsh (1) lost Ballarat North United (11). Goal - Tristan Noorman (1) Women’s Div 1: Bacchus Marsh (0) lost Ballarat (2) Senior Men Div. 1: Bacchus Marsh (8) def Forest Rangers (2) Goals - Tom Shaw (3), Luc Dossis (2), Josh Agius (1), Chris Pratt (1), Jackson Almenara (1) Senior Men Div. 2: Bacchus Marsh (6) def Forest Rangers (2) Goals - Dale Wood (1), Jan Leman (1), James Woolly (1), Mike Degnen (1), Josh Ferreira (1), Daniel Pazsa (1).

DEADLINES Early General News - 5pm Friday Sport - 9am Monday Display Advertising - Noon Thursday Classifieds - Noon Friday EDITOR Helen Tatchell GRAPHIC DESIGN Glen Martin PUBLISHED BY The Ballan News Pty Ltd PRINTED BY Latrobe Valley Express DISTRIBUTION 12,000 copies Published by Helen Tatchell, of 15 Haddon Drive, Ballan, 3342 for The Ballan News Pty Ltd, 15 Haddon Drive, Ballan, 3342. Printed by Latrobe Valley Express. Responsibility for electoral material is accepted by the editor, Helen Tatchell, of 15 Haddon Drive, Ballan 3342. ABN 84 115 355 461.

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Ballan Brumbies Basketball Results – Week ending Sunday 23 May A weekend chock full of good results for the Ballan Brumbies last week. The Under 16 Boys White team took on Sovereign Knights on Friday night with both sides needing the win to stay in touch with the top four. Neither team was able to break the shackles early, though Ballan were able to take a narrow lead by the 10 minutes mark as Adam Harbright and Jim Gorman edged the inside battle against giant Knights centre Tyler Leehane. Knights, through the impressive Hunter Bennett, were able to swing the game their way by half time, taking a four-point lead into the break. Ballan’s defense noticeably stepped up in the 2nd half, as Hudson Burquest and Sam Cooper started to get their hands in passing lanes, Burquest in particular pushing the pace as Gorman and Harbright utilised their speed advantage over Leehane. At one stage the Brumbies lead was out to 14 points before Knights steadied. Billy Gillett’s patient point guard play helped his team keep their composure as Knights pressured Ballan all over the court, the Brumbies running out eventual 49-38 point winners and sit a point outside the top four. With 21 points, Bennett was the Knights and the game’s leading scorer. Harbright’s 16 paced a balanced Ballan offense. RESULTS Under 10 Boys Ballan Red 5 lost Celtic Tigers Red 40 Ballan White 21 def Sovereign Knights 20 Under 12 Boys Ballan Red 28 def Saints Mavs 26 Ballan White 33 def Phoenix Bullets 13 Under 12 Girls Ballan Red - Bye Ballan Yellow 22 lost Excies Acmy Maroon 29 Under 14 Boys Ballan Blue 15 lost Sovereign Knights 26 Ballan White 37 def Wildcats 21 Under 14 Girls Ballan 29 lost Phoenix Sapphires 32 Under 16 Boys Ballan Red 26 def Sovereign Knights 14 Ballan White 49 def Sovereign Knights 38 Ballan A 32 lost Excies Acmy Maroon 96 Under 16 Girls Ballan 52 def Celtic Tigers Red 33 Under 19 Boys Ballan 27 def Saints Thunder 28.

Central Highlands Football League Results – Round 6 SENIORS Dunnstown 9.14 (68) def Buninyong 10.3 (63) Newlyn 15.8 (98) def Beaufort 12.10 (82) Hepburn 19.10 (124) def Springbank 9.6 (60) R’wood/C’hap 14.10 (94) def Bungaree 9.7 (61) Skipton19.14 (128) def Creswick 10.7 (67) Waubra 18.9 (117) def Ballan 4.4 (28) Clunes 10.7 (67) def C’ham/Linton 6.10 (46) Learmonth 9.9 (63) def Daylesford 8.13 (61) Bye - Gordon RESERVES Dunnstown 13.9 (87) def Buninyong 8.12 (60) Newlyn 21.14 (140) def Beaufort 0.1 (1) Hepburn 8.7 (55) def Springbank 6.6 (42) R’wood/C’hap 11.10 (76) def Bungaree 10.7 (67) Skipton 11.12 (78) def Creswick 3.6 (24) Ballan 12.14 (86) def Waubra 5.10 (40) C’ham/Linton 11.6 (72) def Clunes 5.0 (30) Bye - Gordon UNDER 18 Newlyn 10.9 (69) def Beaufort 2.9 (21) Springbank 16.20 (116) def Hepburn 2.2 (14) R’wood/C’hap 21.17 (143) def Bungaree 0.4 (4) Creswick 14.9 (93) def Skipton 5.6 (36) C’ham/Linton 21.19 (145) def Clunes 0.0 (0)

SENIORS Samuel Dunstan Adam Toohey Scott Howson Zak Bozanich

Hepburn.................................. 46 Gordon..................................... 15 Dunnstown............................. 13 Springbank............................. 13

RESERVES Jack Robson Tyler Trickey Connor Ronan Xavier Curran Damon Simpkin

Skipton......................................18 Ballan....................................... 13 Dunnstown............................. 13 Bungaree................................. 13 Dunnstown..............................11

UNDER 18 Charlie Walton Anaru Wilson Lachlan Reynolds

R’wood/C’hap......................... 27 Dunnstown............................. 12 Gordon......................................11

UNDER 15 Samuel Battistella Henry Hewitt-McManus Tim Buckland Noah Pace

Buninyong.............................. 28 Springbank..............................19 Springbank............................. 15 Ballan....................................... 12

Central Highlands Netball League

Central Highlands Netball League Results – Round 6 Results – Round 6

Club Rokewood Bungaree Dunnstown Buninyong Clunes Carngham Learmonth Daylesford Beaufort Newlyn Creswick Skipton Hepburn Springbank Ballan Waubra Bye - Gordon

13&U 1 37 6 23 15 4 22 9 3 48 5 24 3 44 9 12

15&U 8 32 37 11 22 19 23 7 0 53 0 51 34 11 3 18

17&U 10 26 20 38 15 43 16 16 9 33 30 11 32 16 14 38

C 26 40 25 22 43 15 40 16 31 17 41 22 25 30 29 19

B 18 46 22 42 33 37 69 24 31 31 25 39 36 35 19 43

A 55 41 21 68 50 40 40 30 32 47 67 18 27 59

Bye - Gordon UNDER 15 Newlyn 14.12 (96) def Beaufort 1.3 (9) Springbank 13.25 (103) def Hepburn 1.0 (6) Bungaree 6.1 (37) def R’wood/C’hap 4.5 (29) Skipton 15.12 (102) def Creswick 1.2 (8) Clunes 19.16 (130) def C’ham/Linton 0.0 (0) Buninyong 18.16 (124) def Dunnstown 2.0 (12) Ballan 2.5 (17) def Waubra 4.7 (31) Bye - Gordon

A Grade- Dunnstown (C) Teghan Henderson. Photo Grace Taylor

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By Karen Cahir

Bacchus Marsh Netball Association Results - Week ending Sunday 23 May JUNIORS Section 2 Mustangs 14 def Maltesers 0 Diamonds jnr 17 def Minties 1 Section 1 Phoenix 18 def Sparkles 17 The Suns 16 def Mixtures 1 Hunters 19 def Hotshots 5 Vultures 13 def Super stars 10 Diamonds 37 def Firebirds 3 SENIORS Shooters 43 def Storm 17 Third Berries 10 def Goal Diggers 0 Always Wine-ing 27 def Hotshots 14 Jayes 49 def Reruns 2 Strike 37 def Clovers 15

Ballan Golf Club Results - Week ending Saturday 22 May Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Denis Conroy (17) 35 points. R/up - John McLeod (2) 34 points. NTPs -12th Chris Tudor, 15th Hugh Miller. Magpie - 14th Kev Lockman. Saturday – Stroke (1st Qualifying Round Fairbairn Cup) A GRADE Winner - Shane Newton 71-11-60. R/up - Anthony Moore 66-5-61. B GRADE Winner - Ken Muhlhan 80-18-62. R/up - Andrew Carton 81-16-65. NTPs - 12th Shane Newton, 15th John McLeod. Magpies - 14th Bob Arklay, 18th Anthony Moore. Balls 6, Cut-off 65 on c/b Shan Newton, Anthony Moore, John McLeod, Ken Muhlhan, Bob Arklay, Frank Raffaele.

Round 6 v Buninyong: C Grade continued their strong start to the season with another win and the U/15s got back on the winner’s board. Overall, it was a tough day for our netballers but regardless of the final results the girls continue to do us proud. Next week - We head to Gordon for Round 7, followed by a bye in Round 8. Results 13&Under B: Dunnstown 1 lost Buninyong 5 Awards - Lakyla Douglas, Alia Sarra & Adelaide Donald 13&Under A: Dunnstown 6 lost Buninyong 23 Awards - Billie Donald, Tierney Leonard & Sienna Cahir 15&Under: Dunnstown 37 def Buninyong 11 Awards - Abbey Britt, Tess Walsh & Brooke Peart 17&Under: Dunnstown 20 lost Buninyong 38 Awards - Felicity Griffith, Amy O’Loughlin & Jess Blackmore C Grade: Dunnstown 25 def Buninyong 22 Awards - Caitlyn Moreshead, Zoe Bandy & Sarah Burns B Grade: Dunnstown 22 lost Buninyong 42 Awards - Holly Keating, Paris Shrive & Nicole White A Grade: Dunnstown 21 lost Buninyong 68 Awards - Molly O’Loughlin, Jade Peterken & Liv Prendergast

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BFL Ladder TEAM SENIORS 1 Melton 2 North Ballarat 3 Bacchus Marsh 4 Sebastopol 5 Lake Wendouree 6 East Point 7 Redan 8 Melton South 9 Ballarat 10 Sunbury 11 Darley

Results – Round 6 SENIORS Sebastopol 20.8 (128) def Darley 13.6 (84) %

139.20 129.43 132.45 128.37 90.02 107.89 83.22 82.09 93.92 87.36 59.29

20 20 16 16 16 12 12 12 8 8 4

BFNL Ladder A GRADE 1 North Ballarat City 24 141.70 2 East Point 20 152.91 3 Melton South 18 143.33 4 Sebastopol 16 108.96 5 Redan 14 96.89 6 Darley 12 114.29 7 Ballarat 12 110.57 8 Lake Wendouree 12 99.47 9 Melton 4 90.11 10 Bacchus Marsh 0 59.50 11 Sunbury 0 47.00

RESERVES 1 East Point 2 Sunbury 3 Darley 4 Sebastopol 5 Melton 6 Bacchus Marsh 7 North Ballarat 8 Redan 9 Lake Wendouree 10 Melton South 11 Ballarat

167.75 162.81 111.11 102.52 105.20 97.42 93.70 90.88 73.07 74.71 62.28

24 16 16 16 12 12 12 12 12 8 4

Under 19s 1 East Point 2 Darley 3 North Ballarat 4 Redan 5 Melton 6 Ballarat 7 Lake Wendouree 8 Sebastopol 9 Bacchus Marsh 10 Sunbury

849.43 228.77 166.19 142.63 104.96 102.19 46.58 29.54 15.54 48.06

24 24 20 20 12 12 8 8 8 4

BFL Women’s Ladder TEAM WOMEN’S 1 Redan 2 Melton Centrals 3 Sebastopol 4 Darley 5 Bacchus Marsh 6 Carisbrook 7 Lake Wendouree 8 Melton

North Ballarat 16.9 (105) def East Point 11.13 (79)

Pts

Pts

%

491.11 445.33 267.35 250.00 168.52 43.32 0.58 25.32

16 12 12 12 8 8 4 0

U/18 Youth Girls 1 North Ballarat 526.32 16 2 Redan 1422.22 12 3 Ballarat Swans 123.68 8 4 East Point 64.23 8 5 Carisbrook 35.26 8 6 Darley 114.58 4 7 Creswick 28.87 4 U/16 Youth Girls 1 Redan 896.00 16 2 North Ballarat 113.51 12 3 Bacchus Marsh 114.49 8 4 Ballarat Storm 74.29 8 5 East Point 72.73 8 6 Lake Wendouree 44.14 8 7 Ballarat Swans 41.79 8 U/14 Junior Girls 1 Bacchus Marsh 4616.67 2 Ballarat Swans 535.71 3 Redan 534.09 4 East Point 270.67 5 Ballarat Storm 19.27 6 Carisbrook 16.67 7 Darley 59.35 8 North Ballarat 29.69 9 Lake Wendouree 2.33

16 16 12 12 8 8 4 4 0

Lake Wendouree 16.16 (112) def Melton South 7.3 (45) Melton 18.12 (120) def Redan 8.14 (62) Sunbury 12.6 (78) def Ballarat 7.12 (54)

B GRADE 1 Redan 24 157.38 2 Lake Wendouree 24 150.00 3 East Point 20 162.89 4 Sunbury 20 149.03 5 Darley 16 143.31 6 Ballarat 10 118.72 7 Melton 8 67.71 8 North Ballarat City 6 87.77 9 Melton South 4 50.44 10 Bacchus Marsh 4 49.55 11 Sebastopol 4 46.47 C GRADE 1 East Point 24 219.83 2 Darley 20 196.26 3 Ballarat 20 145.51 4 Melton South 20 109.15 5 Lake Wendouree 16 117.32 6 North Ballarat City 16 108.05 7 Redan 12 107.41 8 Melton 8 86.85 9 Sebastopol 4 66.30 10 Sunbury 0 59.71 11 Bacchus Marsh 0 27.57 D GRADE 1 Ballarat 24 182.95 2 East Point 24 154.11 3 Melton 18 130.94 4 Bacchus Marsh 12 96.60 5 Lake Wendouree 12 80.75 6 Sebastopol 12 78.77 7 Sunbury 10 93.33 8 Melton South 8 93.96 9 North Ballarat City 8 82.65 10 Redan 8 75.32 11 Darley 4 59.39 E GRADE 1 East Point 24 309.23 2 Ballarat 24 217.91 3 Melton 20 137.36 4 Melton South 16 105.45 5 Lake Wendouree 16 94.21 6 North Ballarat City 12 97.83 7 Bacchus Marsh 8 32.50 8 Redan 4 56.69 9 Sebastopol 4 54.46 10 Sunbury 4 53.60 19& UNDER 1 Darley 24 217.33 2 Lake Wendouree 24 190.76 3 North Ballarat City 20 203.79 4 Redan 16 143.00 5 Melton South 16 131.00 6 Sebastopol 12 70.13 7 Ballarat 8 95.50 8 Sunbury 8 56.54 9 Bacchus Marsh 4 53.51 10 East Point 4 29.07

BYE – Bacchus Marsh RESERVES Sebastopol 7.10 (52) def Darley 5.6 (36) East Point 15.6 (96) def North Ballarat 4.11 (35)

Seniors Josh Chatfield Jake Owen Aaron Willitts

North Ballarat..........................18 Bacchus Marsh........................16 Bacchus Marsh....................... 15

Reserves Taylor Stewart Rylan Porter

Sebastopol................................19 Bacchus Marsh........................10

Under 19s Joshua Pegg Will Johnson Josh Quinlan Brodie Ward

Ballarat......................................19 Darley...................................... 15 Darley........................................ 8 Darley........................................ 8

Lake Wendouree 14.13 (97) def Melton South 11.2 (68) Melton 13.9 (87) def Redan 5.3 (33) Sunbury 13.16 (94) def Ballarat 5.0 (30) BYE – Bacchus Marsh UNDER 19s Darley 17.16 (118) def Sebastopol 10.2 (62) East Point 16.10 (106) def North Ballarat 2.4 (16) Redan 8.8 (56) def Melton 4.4 (28) Ballarat 7.9 (51) def Sunbury 7.5 (47) BYE – Bacchus Marsh

Ballarat JUNIOR Football League Results – Round 6

BFL Women’s Results – Round 4

U/17 Seniors North Ballarat 6.4 (40) def Bacchus Marsh 2.9 (21) Redan 10.10 (70) def Mount Clear 10.5 (65) East Point 19.19 (133) def Lake Wendouree 5.4 (34) Sebastopol 10.14 (74) def Ballarat Swans 8.7 (55)

Women’s Carisbrook 4.7 (31) def Bacchus Marsh 3.8 (26) Darley 27.24 (186) def Lake Wendouree 0.2 (2)

U/17 Reserves Redan def Bacchus Marsh (forfeit) East Point 20.17 (137) def Lake Wendouree 6.5 (41)

Sebastopol 10.11 (71) def Melton 0.1 (1) Redan 9.10 (64) def Melton Centrals 3.6 (24)

U/15 Seniors Ballarat Swans 17.13 (115) def Sebastopol 5.4 (34) Bacchus Marsh 9.4 (58) def North Ballarat 6.8 (44) East Point 8.23 (71) def Lake Wendouree 2.1 (13) Redan 8.14 (62) def Mount Clear 3.3 (21) Ballarat Swans 13.16 (94) def Sebastopol 0.2 (2)

U/18 Youth Girls East Point 4.2 (28) def Darley 2.0 (12) Nth Ballarat 2.2 (14) def Ballarat Swans 1.5 (11) U/16 Youth Girls

U/15 Reserves North Ballarat 10.4 (64) def Bacchus Marsh 4.0 (24) Lake Wendouree 8.9 (57) def East Point 3.14 (32) Redan 7.3 (45) def Mount Clear 3.6 (24) Ballarat Swans 12.17 (89) def Sebastopol 0.1 (1)

Redan 13.8 (86) def Lake Wendouree 2.0 (12) North Ballarat 4.9 (33) def Ballarat Swans 1.5 (11) East Point 5.5 (35) def Bacchus Marsh 3.9 (27) U/14 Junior Girls

U/13 Seniors North Ballarat 3.5 (23) def Bacchus Marsh 2.6 (18) East Point 8.7 (55) def Lake Wendouree 5.5 (35) Mount Clear 4.11 (35) def Redan 3.1 (19) Ballarat Swans 8.10 (58) def Sebastopol 3.0 (18) Ballarat Storm 8.11 (59) def Darley 1.3 (9)

East Point 5.8 (38) def Darley 2.3 (15) Redan 12.20 (92) def Lake Wendouree 0.0 (0) Ballarat Swans 5.1 (31) def Nth Ballarat 2.3 (15) Bacchus Marsh 13.13 (91) def Carisbrook 0.0 (0)

U/13 Reserves North Ballarat 5.9 (39) def Bacchus Marsh 0.1 (1) Lake Wendouree 5.7 (37) def East Point 2.2 (14) Mount Clear 7.4 (46) def Redan 3.1 (19) Ballarat Swans 12.11 (83) def Sebastopol 1.2 (8) Darley 10.11 (71) def Ballarat Storm 1.1 (7) U/11 Seniors Bacchus Marsh 5.3 (33) def North Ballarat 3.6 (24) East Point 3.6 (24) def Lake Wendouree 2.5 (17) Redan 3.3 (21) def Mount Clear 2.2 (14) Ballarat Swans 4.7 (31) def Sebastopol 1.1 (7) Ballarat Storm 3.4 (22) def Darley 3.3 (21) Ballarat Football/Netball League SENIOR NETBALL

Ballarat Netball League

Results – Round 6

Senior Netball – Results Round 6

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

A 36 52 41 43 49 37 53 45 31 60

B 60 23 40 34 58 22 18 34 51 43

C 40 25 40 22 44 18 36 40 30 42

D 20 28 34 17 32 24 30 24 34 41

19&U 41 18 11 66 39 28 27 51

E 29 17 30 24 24 14 11 24

Kim Bessell (right) is congratulated by a teammate after kicking one of 13 goals for Darley. She leads the League goal kicking with 24 so far for the season. Photo - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au

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Lots of ‘Love Ina’ sulky By Michael Howard Victoria’s harness racing headquarters proved a night out for the locals with the Gath stable producing a treble and both young and old breaking through. While Andy and Kate Gath were a dominant force in the winners’ circle, with the Long Forest stable scoring with Arden Voyager, Justamollyarcher and Monaro Maro, it was arguably their stablehand Jordan Leedham and Lance Justice’s old warrior, Love Ina Chevy, who stole the headlines. Leedham, 18, brought up his first metropolitan win in his metropolitan drive when he scored on Boy From Bondi for Wayne Potter. Then, two races later, a horse half the young reinsman's age broke through for a 28th win in his 161st start. Love Ina Chevy has long been celebrated for his miracle comeback from a snakebite and Justice’s nine-year-old gelding tonight broke through for his first win since August 28 when he pipped Sirletic to win the Rokon Pty Ltd Pace. Justice said while it was clear the stable favourite was getting on in age he still loved to run. “This afternoon he was out in the paddock and I looked at him and thought retirement for this old fella, but … he loves to race, he’s sound, he’s well, his track work has been enormous,” he told Trots Vision. “We’ve been bringing him here through the week and working him on the main track and he’s been going really good. “I just love the old horse. This horse, to win that much money - I think he’s won $255,000 since he had that snakebite years ago – so he’s done a huge job.” Tonight Love Ina Chevy sat three back on the fence as the field settled into single file behind leader and favourite Boncel Benjamin, who cracked open the race with a 29-second second quarter. He looked to be en route to victory but Sirletic and Love Ina Chevy boxed on, with the latter narrowly scoring by a half-head. It was a similar margin in the night’s headline trotting race, the TAB Derby Royale Trotters Free For All, when Andy Gath’s mare Monaro Maro continued her outstanding record after finding the front. Reinswoman Kate Gath attacked from the gate to gain control of the race, with her main danger, Sparkling Success, soon looming to her outside and it would become a race in two.

Sparkling Success was valiant, but the mare had the answers tonight and recorded her 12th win since crossing the Tasman to join Gath’s stable. “She does like to be out in front and running pretty solid and she held Sparkling Success on the line pretty comfortably,” Kate Gath told Trots Vision. “She can run pretty good time. She’s just got better and better and she’s definitely developed into a pretty nice mare.” The night also featured a big result for Leigh Graham with the Bendigo trainer’s five-year-old Nephew Of Sonoko breaking through for the first time in 12 months for the richest win of his 70-start career. In the keenly contested Aldebaran Park Vicbred Platinum Metropolitan Trot Final, a $30,000 Group 2, Nephew Of Sonoko had to do it tough, having moved to the breeze with a lap, sitting outside favourite Anywhere Hugo. The front pair separated from the field amid a 29.6s third quarter and in a 28.7s sprint home Nephew Of Sonoko cleared out for reinsman James Herbertson to win by 3.5 metres. “He’s a nice horse who I’ve had a fair bit to do with throughout his career,” Herbertson told Trots Vision. “He’s still learning his trade, didn’t really put them away tonight but if he was switched on he probably would have won by a bit further. “He’s a nice little horse, great for Leigh and Ross (Graham) and the crew, they do a great job with their horses and he’s been very consistent of late. To get a Group 2 for them, it’s really good.” The night also featured the heats of the Alabar Vicbred Platinum Metropolitan Pace, with Santa Casa Beach producing something of a surprise in winning the first heat and then favourite Iconic Major struck late to win the second. They’ll be among the qualifiers to advance to this Saturday night’s $30,000 final at Tabcorp Park Melton. Trainer-driver Mick Stanley also exited Melton with a smile after Iolanta scored in the Allied Express Richmond Lass, winning the $30,000 mares Group 3 by a short half-head from Spellbound. For the latter it was her first loss since crossing from New Zealand for new trainer Nathan Purdon, but she would have lost no admirers in overcoming a tricky gate eight draw and still threatening Stanley’s talented four-year-old late. The final winner of the night was Miss Blue Glory, who scored in the Catanach’s Jewellers Pace for trainer Adam Kelly and reinsman Zac Phillips, a third win in four outings for the well travelled former New Zealand and Queensland mare.

Love Ina Chevy (8). Photo Stuart McCormick

Monaro Maro (6). Photo Stuart McCormick

Arden Voyager (5). Photo Stuart McCormick

Open Age competitors at the start of their 3km event. Photo - supplied

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

Lady Northcote Camp, Rowsley was the venue last Saturday’s Cross Country meet. After a frosty morning, athletes were welcomed with beautiful sunshine and ideal conditions for running. The first event for the morning was the Under 9 & 10 athletes contesting the 1500m distance around the campgrounds. Lenny Closter claimed another win for the season while Ezekiel Horne continues to improve on both his technique and endurance taking 2nd place. Myah Estlick took the win for the girls with Melton’s Balreet Kaur Mann not far behind. Riley Rogers once again led from start to finish in the Under 11/12 2km event. Patrick Lovett crossed the line in 2nd place while Lachlan Simons continues to improve weekly and placed 3rd overall. Mataya Leetham (Melton), Imogen Lidgett-Egan and Austin Shea took the top 3 places for the girls. In the 3km open age event Matthew Elefterescu was the clear winner while Oliver Carr and

Samuel White battled it out for the minor places. Elise Cook crossed the line first for the girls while Under 13 athlete Mackenzie Estlick was next home with Under 16 athlete Tamara Henry placing 3rd. Harry Holland claimed victory in the combined Under 7 & 8 1km race with Under 7 athlete Harry Wark (Melton) next across the finish line. Anni Clark continues to push the boys as she closes the gap, crossing the finish line in 3rd place overall, only seconds behind the overall winner. The final event for the day was the Under 6s, racing over the shorter distance of 500m. Rylee Robinson is showing much improvement in distance running and took line honours this week. Archie Clark and Divgeet Kaur Mann (Melton) were 2nd and 3rd respectively. This Saturday athletes will return to Ballan, this time competing at the Bostock Reservoir.

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Burras bury Devils By Todd Whelan Darley FNC v Sebastopol Flag contenders Sebastopol has overpowered a gritty Darley performance to win by 44 points at the weekend. After trailing by nine points near halfway through the third quarter, the Burras piled on the next nine goals unanswered to put the game beyond doubt, eliminating any thoughts of an upset in the process. Burras ball magnet midfielder Lachlan Cassidy and mobile key tall forward Toby Hutt (five goals) were the standouts for the winners while the Devils’ Jake Ancrum, Matthew Brett and Joel Cadman (four goals) kept the home side in the game for longer than most expected.

Rate your FORWARDS BAKER - Again undersized. I thought the returns of Joel Cadman (four goals) and Mitch Banner (four goals) was a very good effort. SEARLE - After half time we looked very dangerous and looked as though we could score any time we went in (forward). FINAL SCORES Darley - 3.2-20, 7.6-48, 10.6-66, 13.6-84 lost Sebastopol 5.2-32, 9.3-57, 16.6-102, 20.8-128

BEST: Darley - M. Brett, J. Ancrum, J. Cadman, M. Banner, B. Colley, J. Bewley, B. Young. Sebastopol - T. Hutt, L. Cassidy, L. Kiel, H. Papst, J. Harvey, S. Butler. GOALS: Darley - J. Cadman 4, M. Banner, L. Spiteri 2, B. Coots-Major 1, H. Inglis, J. Ancrum Sebastopol - T. Hutt 5, M. Lockyer 4, J.Hill, M. Powell 3, L. Cassidy 1, T. Lockyer, A. Haslett, S. Butler BFNL FANS DON’T MISS “THE PRESSER’’ - LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 8PM - RD 7 PREVIEW LISTEN TO APPPLE 98.5FM OR STREAM LIVE www. apple985fm.com.au

In fact, it was Darley’s highest score of the season under bright sunny skies that had many of their attending faithful optimistic of the club’s onfield fortunes beyond 2021. Their young talent was always going to be exposed against a more seasoned, bigger bodied and taller combo that is Sebastopol. But when the Devils hit the front early on in the third term to stun their more fancied rivals, it was game on. Unfortunately, as soon as the Devils hearts skipped a beat contemplating a season first win, their charge came to a complete standstill, as if pulled over by authorities for speeding. The game was then taken away from the Devils almost as soon as it was offered. The Kookaburras booted 11 of the last 13 goals of the game to assert their superiority over a fledgling Devils outfit still Shane Page, Ryan Kemp, Luther Baker, Ben Said, Jake Edwards and Mark Hanson shy of their best 22. While the Devils won just the one quarter, they won more than their fair share of moments. Mitch Banner played a deep forward role with limited opportunity to finish with four goals in his most influential contribution in Darley colors this year while Joel Cadman presented like a key forward beyond his age profile. Cadman was terrific, kicked two opening quarter goals to keep the Devils within scoring reach at the first change before he combined with Banner in the second term, palming an aerial contest overhead to Banner’s advantage for an inspirational goal, in arguably the play of the day. Jack Bewley, Bailey Young, Mitch Ward, Blake Colley and debutant Brodie Coots-Major all had their moments to suggest there’s more to come as they continue to develop, while senior figures Matthew Brett and Jake Ancrum were again the soul, with standout performances in defence and the midfield. There’s no denying the Devils did enough wrong to validate the final margin. While it was primarily fatigue that overwhelmed the younger Devils in the second half, they won’t be short on review Tuesday night identifying first half mistakes that cost them multiple goals and arguably an advantage on the scoreboard at the main break. In a nutshell we learned development is not a six week exercise, and fast tracking youth is maximised around it’s clubs more senior players. The journey continues. NEXT WEEK - Darley hosts Melton South on Saturday in Apple 98.5FM Match of the Round LIVE from 2PM. WHAT THE COACHES / FOOTY MANAGER SAID Where was the game WON/LOST? BAKER (FM Darley) - From the 10 min mark of the third quarter we lost our way. Our lack of height didn’t help. SEARLE (Sebastopol) - While we lost a few rotations, there was much greater energy around the contest the more respect we had for the opposition. Rate your DEFENCE BAKER - We were really competitive. We were more than happy with our effort given our distinct lack of height. SEARLE - We were well beaten until just after half time thereafter we responded well. Rate your MIDFIELD BAKER - Really good until half time. Found wanting in the second. SEARLE - We were down rotations. We worked our guts out after half time - I thought we were pretty good in this area.

Darley v Sebastopol Reserves – And the big men fly….and fall. Photos - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au

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2 out of 4 wins in the footy and 3 out 5 in the netball. FOOTBALL Under 19s: A great run continues which becomes especially memorable considering the boys have to fill-in for the Ressies and Seniors. Darley 4.2, 12.4, 14.11, 17.16 (118) d Sebastopol 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 10.2 (62) GOALS: Brady Wright 4, Will Johnson 3, Trae Van Leth 3, Ben Wood 2, Brodie Ward 2, Zane Colley 1, Ryan Densley 1, Lachlan Ingham 1 BEST: Trae Van Leth, Brodie Gellie, Brady Wright, Brodie Ward, Regan King, Blake Fuller Reserves: Not quite up to it the boys put in a good show. Sebastopol 0.1, 3.2, 5.5, 7.10 (52) d Darley 2.2, 4.2, 5.5, 5.6 (36) GOALS: Ben Wood 2, Tom Evans 1, Brad Layton 1, Noah Baker 1 BEST: Ayden Tanner, Drew Locke, Jordan Spiteri, James McNair, Tom Evans Seniors: With such a depleted side it was terrific to see the boys go with Sebas for the first half before fading. Sebastopol 5.2, 9.3, 6.6, 20.8 (128) d Darley 3.2, 7.6, 10.6, 13.6 (84) GOALS: Mitchell Banner 4, Joel Cadman 4, Leigh Spiteri 2, Jake Ancrum 1, Harley Inglis 1, Brodie Coots-Majer 1 BEST: Jake Ancrum, Joel Cadman, Matthew Brett, Mitchell Banner, Bailey Young, Jack Bewley.

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You are highly logical, but your loved one is not - and tempers may fly, especially on the weekend. Your extravagant streak surfaces now. Some good news about an old friend perks up the week.

Stars & Puzzles VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

Home improvement tasks take more work than anticipated, but prove worth the trouble. In romance, avoid making hasty decisions and consider asking more time before making commitments. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

You are intensely ambitious and a goal comes into view by the end of the week. Rewarding discussions take place with older relatives. Attention is a must in home repair projects. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

The emphasis is on the new, with trips to intriguing spots highlighted along with introductions to colourful personalities. The receipt of a phone call or email, could make the weekend very interesting

6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 16. 20. 22. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Game (10) Above (4) Miss (4) Tree (5) Instant (4) Flag (4-5) Bird (9) Boast (4) Sways (5) Shortly (4) Excuse (4) Sweet (10)

NO. 9198

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 13. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 21.

DOWN Animal (6) Captain (7) Injure (6) Blur (6) Sound (5) Instruct (5) Sailor (3) Charming (7) Cook (5) Take (6) Threw (6 Pulverised (6) Fruit (5)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 6. Think it’s no accident (10). 8. See that we return by six (4). 9. Ring the boy back round about one (4). 10. Waken to the sound of “23 Across” (5). 11. A wrestling hold on the hair? (4). 12. Not a mountaineering yodel! 5-4). 16.To begin with fish is surprising (9). 20. Killed in the picture (4). 22. Contacted a central London communist (5). 23. Fights the rackets (4). 24. Except for one Italian port (4). 25. Where the blooming prisoners are put? (5-5). DOWN 1. No deal, if Northern Ireland takes part in it (6). 2. The scoundrel got the house in the end (7). 3. Taking about fifty fruit as the finest examples of their kind (6). 4. One day, a vessel comes from another planet (6). 5. Take great delight in the dance number (5). 7. Fruit for a penny per head (5). 13. Eggs in so vast a number (3). 14. Newspaper in which you read about a Brazilian family? (7). 15. Do teach badly (5). 17. That sapper held captive is a menace (6). 18. Vegetable that is hard to chop up (6). 19. As an answer to “Is it foolish?”, it means “Not in any way”! (6). 21. Gathers some little branches (5).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9197

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Deliberate. 8, Vi-ew. 9, D-i-al). 10, Rouse (rows). 11, Lock. 12, Plain-song. 16, Start-ling. 20, Shot. 22, Wi-red. 23, Rows. 24, Bar-i. 25, Glass-house. Down - 1, De-n.i.-al. 2, Villa-in. 3, Pear-l-s. 4, Sat.-urn. 5, Re-v-el. 7, P-each. 13, (s)O-va(st). 14, Cla-rio-n. 15, Cheat (anag.). 17, Th-re-at. 18, Radish (anag.). 19, Nowise. 21, Twigs.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Chrysanthemum. 8, Count. 9, Terrier. 10, Ladder. 11, Decide. 12, Amass. 14, Stage. 18, Venice. 20, Smooth. 23, Chilled. 24, Lance. 25, Schoolmasters. Down - 1, Cockle. 2, Round. 3, Settees. 4, Note. 5, Horse. 6, Mailing. 7, Murder. 13, Mannish. 15, Tumbles. 16, Evicts. 17, Sheets. 19, Cello. 21, Ounce. 22, Edam.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Pocket edition. 8, Where. 9, An-i-see-d. 10, Appear (a peer). 11, Strike. 12, Shade. 14, Sh-I-ed. 18, Resume. 20, Switch. 23, C-latter. 24, Elle-n. 25, Sheer nonsense . Down - 1, Paw-paw. 2, C-he-ap. 3, Emerald (anag.). 4, E-van. 5, I-d-i-ot. 6, Itemise. 7, Nodded. 13, Hos-tag-e. 15, Howlers. 16, Bricks. 17, Change. 19, Mater. 21, T-al-on. 22, Ergo (rev.).

CANCER—June 22-July 22 Delayed news arrives at last and you breathe a big sigh of relief. Overseas communications, incoming and outgoing is spotlighted. Settlements may be completed by the weekend. LEO—July 23-August 22

You are highly logical, but your loved one is not - and tempers may fly, especially on the weekend. Your extravagant streak surfaces now. Some good news about an old friend perks up the week. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Several postponed events are rescheduled and there may be a conflict involved. A loved one is in the mood to indulge you and a political opponent is soon to join your side. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Getting away from it may possess some difficulties and may require last minute alterations. A senior person may challenge your sources. Spectator and participant events are spotlighted for sportspeople.

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME

You can breathe new life into projects that have been in limbo. A Virgo or Aries could enter the friendship picture. Your workload increases, but don’t rely on others ANSWER BELOW for a helping hand. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Your social calendar combines dreary obligations and exciting engagements. Variety is the week’s theme. Experimenting with new foods and seeing new places, are among current prospects. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Early in the week you will be involved in the relationships of others - playing mediator or confidante. Later in the week your own friendships are on your mind - you may be making some changes. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19

On Thursday and Friday, the accent is sharing and trust. You may be given some extra responsibility on these days. A weekend social event may be unexpectedly glamorous, with you in the limelight.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 Your companions are stubborn and it’s your turn to bend. You have a breather from family obligations and can enjoy time alone. Healthwise, avoid overeating and do more exercise. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You may be a little touchy, but you are always generous, creative and enthusiastic. Watch a tendency to be fixed in your opinions. You succeed in a big way, but only if you are willing to change your mind and promote some highly original ideas.

Several postponed events are rescheduled and there may be a conflict involved. A loved one is in the mood to indulge you and a political opponent is soon to join your side.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Getting away from it may possess some difficulties and may require last minute alterations. A senior person may challenge your sources. Spectator and participant events are spotlighted for sportspeople. SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

You can breathe new life into projects that have been in limbo. A Virgo or Aries could enter the friendship picture. Your workload increases, but don’t rely on others for a helping hand. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Your social calendar combines dreary obligations and exciting engagements. Variety is the week’s theme. Experimenting with new foods and seeing new places, are among current prospects. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Early in the week you will be involved in the relationships of others - playing mediator or confidante. Later in the week your own friendships are on your mind - you may be making some changes. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 On Thursday and Friday, the accent is sharing and trust. You may be given some extra responsibility on these days. A weekend social event may be unexpectedly glamorous, with you in the limelight.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 Your companions are stubborn and it’s your turn to bend. You have a breather from family obligations and can enjoy time alone. Healthwise, avoid overeating and do more exercise. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You may be a little touchy, but you are always generous, creative and enthusiastic. Watch a tendency to be fixed in your opinions. You succeed in a big way, but only if you are willing to change your mind and promote some highly original ideas.

Across - 6, Backgammon. 8, Over. 9, Skip. 10, Alder. 11, Tick. 12, Blue Peter. 16, Partridge. 20, Brag. 22, Rocks. 23, Soon. 24, Plea. 25, Peppermint. Down - 1, Jackal. 2, Skipper. 3, Damage. 4, Smudge. 5, Snort. 7, Teach. 13, Tar. 14, Winsome. 15 ,Grill. 17,Accept. 18, Tossed. 19, Ground. 21, Grape.

QUICK SOLUTIONS

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9198 Pull up where the patients are (4).

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