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Kelly Conroy is set to run four marathons (160km) in 24-hours in her quest to raise money in the legal battle to stop AusNet placing 85-metre transmission pylons overhead. (INSET) (L-R) Gerald Conroy and Peter Muir show a clear message. Photo - Helen Tatchell

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By Bianca Roberts and Lachlan Ellis Kelly Conroy will be running day and night, non-stop, to help in the fight against AusNet’s placement of overhead transmission lines. The Bunding resident will be tackling an incredible feat of running 160 km through the You Yangs Regional Park at Lara, on Saturday 17 July. The 25-year old's aim is to raise as much money as possible to support the community’s legal battle against AusNet’s Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP). “I don’t have any legal power but I do love running in the outdoors and around the community which will be affected by the towers,” Ms Conroy said. The ultra-marathon will involve an unthinkable 32-hour

continuous run, with zero sleep and minimal stops for food and water. Kelly hopes to do it in 24-hours, beginning at 8am on the Saturday. The super-human feat is her unique way of contributing to a cause that is close to her heart. “Our whole lives, we’ve been working on the farm with Mum and Dad, planting over 20,000 trees, we’ve revegetated water ways, made wildlife corridors so platypus, wombats, koalas, kangaroos and wallabies can now move freely along the Werribee River and its numerous creeks,” she said. Ms Conroy said wedge tail eagles’ nest in the trees, swans, and ducks on the dams. “All this now will be destroyed by putting in the proposed 85-metre transmission line pylons overhead and also destroy not just our home but everyone else’s, it would be absolutely

devastating,” she said. There are 85-metre pylons destined for the Conroy farm, at least one will be only 30-metres from their house fence. Ms Conroy said she is just doing her bit, acknowledging it will be hard. “It is also hard for all the people living along the 190km proposed route too, hopefully this helps to give them a voice.” She hopes her physical feat will keep community morale high and encourage further contributions to the cause. “At the end of the day all you have is people, and people power is amazing,” she said. To date the fundraiser has raised over $2000. To donate, visit mycause.com.au and search "160kms to Stop AusNet's Towers ".

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Community representatives for AusNet are quitting – (L-R) Katherine Myers, Roger Lowery, Glen Jones and Bill Saunders. Photo - submitted

“WE QUIT” AusNet community reps

By Lachlan Ellis Members of AusNet’s Community Consultation Group (CCG) have said enough is enough, announcing their resignation from the group. The resigning members issued a media release claiming AusNet has misrepresented their concerns, deceived them and their communities, and shown little empathy or respect to CCG members. The CCG was an initiative introduced by AusNet in April this year, with the aim of improving the company’s community consultation on the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP), which at that time had been widely criticised. On 30 June, AusNet quietly released details to the media, and not landowners, regarding their ‘preferred corridor’ days after CCG members were “led to believe they would be notified first”, which the resigning members say, “was the last straw”. Glen Jones, one of the resigning CCG members, told the

Moorabool News that 11 of the 13 members of the CCG have now resigned. “AusNet representatives continue to steamroll ahead regardless of community feedback. Their lack of empathy is unconscionable. The mental health of people across the region continues to be eroded by AusNet’s deceptive community consultation,” Mr Jones said. Bill Saunders, Roger Lowery and Katherine Myers also expressed their intention to resign from the CCG in the release. “The community consultation process has been all about what AusNet will do to the community, not what they would be doing for the community,” Mr Saunders said. Mr Lowery said the group had “entered into the consultation group with some trepidation, but in good faith”, but had been “extremely disappointed” with the lack of information provided by AusNet. Ms Myers said she was worried “this might be a box ticking exercise”.

“But it has been worse than that,” she said. “I believe AusNet is manipulating our voices to buy a social licence they lost long ago.” With AusNet conducting surveys and land investigations over the coming months, the former CCG members are working on a telephone support service to help elderly and vulnerable landowners navigate AusNet’s land access requests. A number of community information nights along the proposed corridor are also being planned by the group, to “genuinely improve community awareness and support”. The first will be held at the Waubra Football Club on Wednesday 14 July at 6 pm, and the second will be in Clunes on Sunday 18 July at 12 pm. AusNet representatives will be invited to the community meetings. The next meeting of AusNet’s Community Consultation Group will be held tonight Tuesday 13 July, where members will ‘officially’ voice their concerns directly to AusNet.

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Gordon PS School ViceCaptain Dakota Somerville presented a ‘Welcome to Country’ book to Moorabool Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan during NAIDOC Week, with Crs Ally Munari and Paul Tatchell at the celebrations. Photos – Helen Tatchell

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Past themes for NAIDOC Week have been Respect; Our Languages Matter; Voice, Treaty, Truth; and in 2021 it is Heal Country. NAIDOC week was celebrated around Moorabool with a range of events that helped to foster greater understanding and harmony between the Moorabool Community, Country and its traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri and the Dja Dja Wurrung peoples. "It is about reconciliation... about everyone getting along,” said local Wadawurrung woman, and emerging elder, Dr Deanne Gilson. This year’s theme, ‘Heal Country’, is an important recognition of the harms suffered by Country in recent times due to bushfires, as well as future risks posed by climate change, said Dr Gilson. "We now know that younger generations will have to do a lot of work to heal Country, for the sake of their survival,” she said.

Dr Gilson led a Welcome to Country smoking ceremony outside the Ballan Mechanics Institute on Friday July 9, using eucalyptus leaves, a traditional symbol of ‘strength and resilience’. “This ceremony is part of our cleansing and healing,” she said. Moorabool Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan attended the ceremony, alongside Crs Munari and Tatchell, and said “NAIDOC week provides a great opportunity to support local indigenous culture.” Young Wadawurrung girl and Grade 6 student Dakota Somerville presented Cr Sullivan with an educational book titled ‘Welcome to Country’. The Gordon PS school Vice-Captain said she is proud of her Indigenous heritage. “My goal is to show that Indigenous people can do anything,” she said. Other events that took place in Moorabool during NAIDOC Week (July 4-11) included education sessions on Wadawurung culture; a Heritage Walk; and children’s Craft and storytime sessions held to Ballan and Bacchus Marsh libraries.

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

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A life committed to others Sylvia Palmer (3/9/1922 - 1/7/2021) By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb Uni) A Moorabool woman lived a full life for 98-years with an amazing 82 of those years, as a committed volunteer in the community. Sylvia Mary Palmer, sadly passed away on 1 July. She spent her life dedicated to helping others, a volunteer with the Country Women’s Association (CWA) for a phenomenal 82 years across the Dean, Ballan and Bacchus Marsh branches. “She was the loveliest lady … She never said a bad word about anyone in her life,” said President of the CWA Bacchus Marsh, Hope Mann. Gabrielle Shanahan, the longest serving member of the CWA Bacchus Marsh, fondly recounts her 50 years of friendship with Mrs Palmer. “She lived a very full life… she was just a wonderful woman,” Mrs Shanahan said. Mrs Palmer’s volunteer work extended to a variety of other organisations too, including, but not limited to, the Bacchus Marsh Hospital Auxiliary, the Anglican Church and Mother’s Union Choir, Bacchus Marsh Poultry Club, Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Show Society and Myrniong Primary School. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that she was awarded Moorabool Citizen of the Year in 2013. Her children and grandchildren gave a heartfelt tribute Mrs Palmer at her funeral service on July 7.

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“She was well known for her homely hospitality and gentle disposition … a welcome asset to the Myrniong community,” said her daughter Jean. “She will be remembered for her many talents and abilities,” she added. Her key talents included cooking and craft work, which she always did ‘for the purpose of sharing with others’. “She believed in supporting others via leading by example,” Jean said. “You have taught us to be loving, selfless and kind”, her grandchildren said. Although her passing comes as a sad loss to the community, her fellow Anglican Church members have great faith that she is resting in the eternal peace she deserves. “She was a very Christian person and she realised that there was something to follow after,” Mrs Shanahan said. Mrs Palmer was a loving mother of Jean, Charlotte, Florris (dec) and Fred. Mother-in-law of Alan, Franklin (dec), Paul and Barbara. Fond Grandmother of Daryl, Simone, Heather, David (dec), Kathryn, Ian (dec), Kerry, Alysha, Sarah, Jessica, Jason and Lisa. Great Grandma of Jaymie, Mikayla, Lachlan, Owen, Kayley, Jarrod, Samuel, Peter, Michael, Florris, Milly, Emma, Bill and James. Great Great Grandma of Beau.

Wheelie good rescue By Jane Gardner It started with a walk down the driveway to collect the rubbish bin after being emptied, and then, what appeared to be a rat, was struggling in a puddle of water at the base of the wheelie bin. Gordon resident Trevor Baldwin had a closer inspection, and discovered the ‘rat’ was in fact a sugar glider, that had inadvertently fallen in. “Sometimes the bin lids flip open when the rubbish truck puts them back down,” Trevor said, speculating that the glider might have been attracted by the food smells in the bin and fallen in. Either way, if it wasn’t for Mr Baldwin and the enlisted help of his daughters Matilda and Lilly, the sugar glider would likely not have lived to tell the tale. Trevor’s family quickly wrapped the glider in an old towel and tucked it away in a warm, dry box. They then called Wildlife Victoria who arrived within an hour or two to collect the glider and take it away to be nursed back to health. Sugar gliders are small, tree-dwelling,

Lucky to be alive - A sugar glider is returned to its natural habitat with the help of Wildlife Victoria and Gordon residents, (L-R) Lilly and Matilda Baldwin. Photo – Jane Gardner nocturnal marsupials, sometimes thought of as ‘gliding possums’. They get their name from their love of sweet, sugary foods such as sap, nectar and berries, as well as their ability to glide through the air.

Jennifer, a Wildlife Victoria representative, came to collect the glider, suggested that native animals are indeed often attracted to food smells and gave the example of how school rubbish bins and skips (if the lids

are left open) can attract native animals that sadly, sometimes perish when the bins are emptied. “It’s safer for our wildlife if people close their lids,” Jennifer said. She also suggested that upwards of 200 creatures (including insects) are supported by every mature tree, which is a timely reminder to be mindful of wildlife as people clean up fallen trees after the recent storms. After a short 2-3 day stint with Wildlife Victoria, the Baldwin’s were delighted to learn that their sugar glider was fighting fit and ready to be returned to its native habitat. Mr Baldwin nailed an old bird house up high in a gum tree on the family’s property, then, with one hand (the other holding the wrapped-up sugar glider) carefully climbed a tall ladder and placed the Australian marsupial into its new home. Thankfully, Matilda and Lilly had planned ahead and made the gliders new home comfortable with leaves and bark and included a few sweet berry treats to welcome their new friend home.

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Storm wood illegal to collect By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb Uni) Whilst it may be tempting to scoop up some free extra firewood from fallen roadside trees after recent storms, it is categorically illegal, according to authorities. A spokesperson from the Department of Transport said firewood collection is not permitted on the Regional Roads Victoria network, as “… uncontrolled access could lead to an accident occurring, which is a risk we cannot take on highspeed roads.” Furthermore, the spokesperson pointed to environmental concerns with such behaviour. “Without the right checks, removing wood can reduce habitat for threatened species, speed up erosion or exacerbate weed problems,” they said. Moorabool Shire Council echoed this sentiment as local laws prohibit the collection of firewood from roadsides without a valid permit. Phil Jeffrey, General Manager Community Assets and Infrastructure said Council requests residents to refrain from firewood collection. “Allow the professional contractors, who have the appropriate insurance and traffic control in place, to undertake the work to ensure the safety of the community,” he said. Council is currently in discussion with Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) about establishing firewood collection points across the shire once the wood has been appropriately processed. Pop up community hubs will continue to operate in Korweinguboora and Blackwood on a weekly basis, where Council Recovery Staff will provide further information and referrals to professional services, including psychological counselling, where needed. Residents can also register for assistance through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), which is funding free removal services for any property, residential or commercial, that was destroyed or damaged beyond repair by the storms. “This program will clear the debris and cut red tape so

that communities can begin their recovery journey,” said Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie, Minister for Emergency Management. To check the eligibility criteria and register for the clean-up program, visit: www.brv.vic.gov.au/cleanup or phone 1800 560 760.

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Michaela Settle MP is ready to ‘deliver’ a 24-hour station at Ballan, alongside Steve McGhie MP and Ballan paramedic Andy Pittard. Photo – Helen Tatchell

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New funding for the Ballan Ambulance Station is good news for paramedics and the community, with the station due to begin providing 24-hour coverage this week as a result.

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“At the moment, we work day shifts from 8am until 6pm, and then we go on-call. Pretty much, if they’re busy during the day, they can be busy again at night,” he said.

“Having a 24-hour station will benefit the town and district as this will save lives by reducing response times,” he said.

Currently there are seven paramedics stationed at Ballan, this will now increase to 14.

“Once we transition to 10-14 rostering, it’s literally the staff will do their day shift, and then they go home. Then a night shift comes on, so there’s no on-call component. That will mitigate that fatigue issue.”

“The $1.6million per annum cost I believe, it’s an on-going cost to provide a service relative to where we are positioned; I can’t imagine why it wouldn’t be a permanent service, it’s perfectly positioned when you consider the Western Highway and the fact that it is halfway between Ballarat and Melbourne; it’s all about response times.”

While it may sound like this means more work for Ballan’s busy paramedics, Senior Team Manager Dylan Birthisel explained that it would, in reality, lower the fatigue associated

Moorabool’s Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell, said the announcement is in line with the shire’s growth and, “it’s great to see the State Government being proactive.”

Cr Tatchell said a manned Ambulance Station is not just about Moorabool, “it’s a strategic location that ticks a lot of boxes for a critical service.” (continued page 5)

The State Government will deliver $1.6 million per year to upgrade the local facility to a 24-hour station, operating seven days a week.

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Short stories win big By Lachlan Ellis From over 300 entries, to a longlist of 13, then a final five, the best three stories in the Peter Carey Short Story Award (PCSSA) competition were announced last month, with the winner taking out a $2000 prize. The award ceremony was held online on Saturday 12 June, with PCSSA Organising Committee members Jem TyleyMiller and Wayne Marshall speaking alongside Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan, and PCSSA Judge Laurie Steed. Ms Tyley-Miller honoured the long, rich history of storytelling present in this country. “Our shortlistees come from all corners of Australia. If you’re tuning in from Ballan, or just over the Werribee River here in Bacchus Marsh, it could be Wadawurrung land you’re on. Or if you’re in WA and the places I grew up, it could be Noongar or Yamatji land,” Ms Tyley-Miller said. “It is so fantastic that we can come together and celebrate story-telling from places where stories have been told, written and sung for tens of thousands of years.” Cr Sullivan commended both the quantity and quality of the work submitted in the PCSSA’s fifth year. “This year we had the highest number of entries to date. They’ve come from all over Australia, and it was very hard to judge with the quality of the writing, which was exceptional,” Cr Sullivan said. Wayne Marshall had the honour of announcing the winner of the Best Local Entry Award and expressed his hopes that the ceremony could be held in-person next year. “Next year, we hope, it’ll be the party to end all parties. What we can say about this year’s Peter Carey Short Story Award, is the same as we were able to boast last year – namely, after entries opened in February, we received our highest number of submissions yet: 336 stories in total, from writers all across Australia,” Mr Marshall said. The winner of the Best Local Entry award, for the best story written by a Moorabool resident, went to Peter Farrant from Gordon for his story ‘Isolation’. Mr Farrant received a $500 prize. In the general category, Patricia Hackett Prize-winning author Laurie Steed announced the winner and runner

up, commending each of the shortlistees for their excellent stories. “Once I had the five stories that made my shortlist, my task proved even more difficult. From this point, qualitative analysis became a question of centimetres rather than metres,” he said, In the end, the winner was Rose Allan with ‘The Bear on the Beach’, with Hollen Singleton the runner up with ‘Earth House’. Ms Allan will receive $2000 for her story, with Ms Singleton a $1000 prize. The two stories will also be published in the Spring 2021 issue of the illustrious Australian literary journal, Meanjin. The Moorabool Young Writers Awards ceremony was also scheduled to be held on 12 June, but has been postponed to a later date, to be announced.

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The public toilets at Rupert Moon Reserve have been out of order for over two-months due to vandalism. Photo – Helen Tatchell

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An incident of vandalism and theft at Rupert Vance Moon Reserve has left the public toilets at the site out of order for around the past two months, but Powercor is working with Moorabool Council to have the problem solved, soon. According to Council, a damaged Powercor electrical pit is responsible for the delays, with Council waiting for the last two months for the pit to be repaired. Council has received several complaints from locals who use the walking track and picnic areas in the Bacchus Marsh Reserve, but said that until Powercor’s electrical pit is fixed, power for the lights and sewer pump cannot be supplied. The Moorabool News’ enquiries to Powercor

last week found the electrical pit has recently been fixed, and the ball is now in Council’s court. A spokesperson for Powercor said they have repaired the pit and power is available from this supply point. “We previously had identified that the cable from this pit that powers this site had been stolen. “This is a cable that is owned by the council and [we] will require them to replace it before we are able to reconnect the site. We have been in contact with the local council to ensure they are aware of the work they need to complete. “As soon as they have notified us that they have repaired the damage, a crew will attend the site to re-energise it,” the Powercor spokesperson said.

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Opportunity, as Lioness chapter closes By Lachlan Ellis Ballan’s famous Steptoes Op Shop has changed hands this month, with the Ballan Lionesses officially handing the shop over to the Ballan and District Community House (BDCH) on 1 July. The Ballan Lioness Club was forced to hand over Steptoes, due to Lions Clubs International’s decision to disband all Lioness organisations by June 30. However, the new managers want to run Steptoes almost identically to how the Lionesses ran it and include the exLionesses in the running of the shop. Community House Manager Lyn Plummer said BDCH has committed to continuing to donate to local charities and fire brigades, and holding regular sausage sizzles, as the Lionesses did in their 14 years of running the shop. “We plan to run Steptoes pretty similarly to how it’s always been run, in terms of who gets the charity money and the community donations. There will be a few inevitable changes to do with OH&S because we’re funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing…we’ve updated fire extinguishers, all that boring stuff you don’t really notice.” Ms Plummer told the Moorabool News. With some of the former Lionesses retiring after the handover, Ms Plummer said BDCH would also set up a volunteer training group to train new op shop helpers. “We’ll give them training in OH&S, personal safety et cetera…and also a retail pre-accredited certificate, so they can go on to do more training if they want to,” she said. “Basically, the Board and Management are keen in keeping up the good work the Lionesses have done in building up these relationships and supporting local charities. We want

Lioness club members Celia Meekings (left) and Dorothy Shaw (right) pass the ceremonial baton to BDCH Board President, Norma Jarvis (centre) who said she is “delighted to receive the undertaking on behalf of the Board of the Ballan and District Community House. Photo - Rodney Browne to carry that on, we don’t want to see that money not being dispersed into the community.”

all…”the amounts might change slightly depending on what repairs and overheads we are obliged to pay.”

Steptoes will continue being run by volunteers, and there are currently no plans to change the recipients of Steptoes donations.

“But the charities will stay the same as they [the Lionesses] have set up,” Ms Plummer said.

Ms Plummer said they hadn’t decided to do any of that at

“Our Board will set up a sub-committee that will have some ex-Lionesses on it, so we’ll be advised by them.”

New hospital site announced By Lachlan Ellis Plans are still in their early stages, but a preferred site has been selected for the longawaited Melton Hospital – and the benefits are expected to extend to Moorabool and beyond. Member for Melton Steve McGhie and Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley attended the site at Cobblebank, on Sunday 4 July. The site is located within the future ‘Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre’, close to the Cobblebank train station – which is part of the Ballarat Line - and the Western Freeway. The land is currently privately owned, but $75 million to purchase it was included in the 2019/20 State Budget. Mr McGhie said negotiations to purchase the property were ongoing. “The land has been determined to be the site for the new hospital, and the process of acquiring the land is now underway. The Minister of Health has the power to compulsory acquire land if required,” Mr McGhie told the Moorabool News. “There are no changes to services at DjHS, the exact services for a Melton Hospital haven’t been determined yet. The Minister has indicated that the completion date will be 2026/27.” Mr McGhie added that the benefits of a hospital in Melton would be felt beyond the City of Melton itself. “The benefits will be for the entire growth corridors of the West having access to a major hospital much closer,” he said. “Currently, patients at the Bacchus Marsh Hospital are often referred to Western Health for more complex issues - having a major hospital closer will obviously benefit in reduced travel times and demand on services. This includes more complex maternity needs.” In September 2020, a report from the West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA) back the establishment of the Melton Hospital, finding it would “create more than 4,000 jobs”, 3,825 of which would be ongoing and 375 of which would be construction jobs. The ‘Investing in a New Hospital for Melton’ report also found the hospital would add $300 million to the region’s economy annually and, urged the State Government to begin construction in 2022 with a completion date in 2026.

Member for Melton Steve McGhie and Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley at the proposed new site for the Melton Hospital. Photo – Greg Bulliff

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“Families who are well-prepared are more likely to escape “When a fire breaks out, every second counts,” Commissioner Block said. their homes safely and without panic,” Mr Heffernan said. “In those precious seconds, you won’t have time to come up When making your Home Fire Escape Plan, remember these with a plan. important points: Each year in Victoria, an average of 18 people lose their lives “So, knowing how to quickly exit your home could mean the in house fires and many more are seriously injured. Now is difference between life and death,” he said. • Make sure you have working smoke alarms in all living the perfect time for families to update their home fire escape areas, hallways and bedrooms. Commission Block said now is the time “to make a plan as plan. a family and practice it, to ensure you are well-prepared.” • Know the two quickest ways out of every room. Statistics from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA reveal CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said many residential fires • If it’s safe, close the door to the room on fire. that young children, along with older people, people with a can be prevented and urged Victorians to take precautions to • Crawl low in smoke. disability, and smokers are at a higher risk of not surviving a avoid fire risk. • Get out. Alert others. “If a fire starts in your home, there are two things that can fire in their home. • When outside, stay out. Never go back inside. While the dangers of a fire are very real, there are steps save your life – having working smoke alarms in the right • Meet at a safe place outside your home; e.g. letterbox. places and having a practiced escape plan,” he said. people can take to keep their families and homes safe. Wait until the fire brigade arrives. “Involve the kids to help draw the floor plan of your house The Fire Rescue Commissioner Ken Block said making a home and talk through how they wouldRecent evacuate if they heard decisions madea by Moorabool Shire Council help shape the • Phone Triple Zero (000) will from thetonearest available on W fire escape detailsMee�ng two waysof toCouncil get out ofwill every Theplan, nextwhich Ordinary be held smoke alarm, especially if the normal exit blocked, Shire forwas many yearsand to come.phone; e.g. neighbour’s house. Darl room and identifies a common place to meet, is vital for every where you would St meet outside to make sure everyone was on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead safe. home. To download a Home Fire Safety Booklet, visit cfa.vic.gov.au

Moorabool Shire Cou Moorabool Shire Council Council adopts Community Vision, Council Plan and Budget

Ballan, star�ng at 6.00 pm.

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

Last Wednesday, Council formally adopted:

• Community Vision 2030 www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/communityvision • Council Plan 2021-25 www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/councilplan

Moorabool Shire Council

• Budget 2021-22 www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/annualbudget

The documents will soon also be available in hard copies at Council Oﬃces and libraries.

Council Mee�ng The next Ordinary Mee�ng Mee�ng of Council will be held Council The next Ordinary Mee� ng of will be held on 15 Stead St on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in Council the Council Chambers, Commi�ee Mee�ng Wednesday 4 August 2021 in the Council Chambers, Ballan, star�ng at 6.00 pm. 15 Stead St Ballan, star�ng at 6.00pm.

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Employment Tenders

Council invites applica�ons for the exis�ng vacancies:

Tenders • Library Oﬃcer – Children’s & Youth Programs Have Your Say: Part-Time Fixed-Term – Based at Lerderderg Library

Female Friendly Strategy Have Your Say: • Informa�on Management Technical Officer Female Friendly Strategy Planning Permit Full-Time Permanent – Based across all offices Council Mee�ng Planning Permit • Planning & Building Administra�on Officer Order made to sec�on 25 of the Full-Time Permanent –pursuant Based at Darley domes�c animals act 1994 Commi�ee Order madeMee�ng pursuantonto 25 of the • Planning & Building Administra� Offisec�on cer domes�c animals act –1994 Part-Time Fixed-Term (12 months) Based at Darley Changes to Community Waste Service - Easter Navigators Centre Incorporated Applica�ons close on Sunday 25 July 2021. Public Mee�ng Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North Changes to Waste Service - Easter All details available from the website: of Old Melbourne Road h�ps://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/my-council/employment/careers Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North Employment of Old Melbourne Road Community Grants Tenders Community Grants Council invites tenders for the following contract: Have Your Say: Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council Female Friendly Strategy • C09-2021/2022 Provision of Line Marking Services Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council Planning Permit • C10-2021/2022 Supply and Installa�on of Guard Rails Tourism Grants and Associated Services Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the Tourism Grants Tender documents and full details of this no�ce will be available domes�c animals act 1994 Rates on Saturday 10 Payments July 2021 at www.tenderlink.com/moorabool Rates Payments Changes to Waste Service - Easter Australia Day Celebra�ons 2021 Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North

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Moorabool Storm Recovery – Storm recovery informa�on Pop Up Community Hubs A Council Emergency Recovery Number has been ac�vated. The

community can call 03 5366 1323 to talk to a Recovery Officer. Please To ensure the community can con�nue to access Council use this number if you need to speak to a staff member rela�ng to issues Recovery Staff for the recent Storm event and the recovery on your property. and clean up process, we will con�nue to come out to Any other enquiries requests forontrees over roads s�ll falling Korweinguboora andorBlackwood a weekly basis.that Thisare will or have not been cleared for ini�al access please phone 5366 ensure that the community can drop in and get informa�on,7100 to reporta to ourabout teamsany to a�end. have chat issues that are s�ll occurring on their property, be able to get direct referrals counselling services The next Pop Up Community Hubs will befor held on: and support and get assistance with registra�on for the State clean up process and dangerous and hazardous trees process. WEDNESDAY 7 July THURSDAY 8 July 10am – 3pm We will take– 3pm any informa�on, notes10am or ques� ons for other areas of council or agencies including FFMVic (DELWP and Parks Vic), Red Cross, on Army, Ballarat Community Health, DFFH and Please visit Salva� www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/emergencies/storm-emergency forward on so they can make direct contact. for latestthem update.

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Expanding the grapevines By Lachlan Ellis It all began at Myrniong, but almost half a century later, St. Anne’s Winery has opened a new cellar door in Bendigo. The winery has purchased The Big Hill Vineyard, which will be opening as St. Anne’s Bendigo later this year. Angus McLean is Export Sales Manager at St. Anne’s and the son of Allan and Shirley McLean, who founded St. Anne’s at Myrniong in 1972. He said there were a number of reasons for the expansion, including the warmer climate compared to Moorabool. “We grow fruit in the Bendigo region already, so when this place came up with a small vineyard of about 30 acres of fruit, that was really attractive to us. It’s got really established Shiraz and Cabernet, in a great area and climate for growing premium red wine,” Mr McLean told the Moorabool News. “We already have Bendigo wines in our range. We can’t grow the full range that we need in Moorabool, the area’s just too cold. While we do grow Pinot and Shiraz here now, we just need more. As a family, we like bigger, bolder red wine, which this climate is too cold for.” In February, Mr McLean told the Moorabool News that the Australian wine industry had been “blindsided” by significant tariffs on Australian wine by China. St. Anne’s owns a cellar door in Shanghai and has been forced to pay a whopping 212 per cent tariff on any wine it sends there. While Mr McLean acknowledged that while that was one reason to open a new cellar door in Australia, it wasn’t necessarily the main reason. “This has been on our agenda for a long time, it’s not too far from our camps in Moama and Myrniong. We certainly needed to diversify away from China to cover some risk, so that has been part of it…but we’ve been looking to expand cellar doors for a while now, and Bendigo was just, right place, right time.” he said. St. Anne’s Bendigo is located on around 100 acres, and will offer wine tastings and light lunches, as well as hosting events and weddings, when it opens in August. The St. Annes family also have cellar doors at Moama, Echuca, Myrniong and Lorne.

Dear Editor, We like many others live on the road between Mt Doran and Lal Lal. This road is in a deplorable and dangerous state and both Moorabool Shire and DELWP who both hold responsibility for the road, are washing their hands of it. Locals here have been in contact with both entities to advise about the conditions. Moorabool shire have worked on both ends of it, but in moving their equipment from one end to the other simply drove over the worst of the roads whereas a few hours work would have rectified the worst of the damage. In the worst parts of the road the only safe speed is walking pace, there is no clear path through the damage and anyone approaching the area faster than that runs the risk of losing control of their vehicle. DELWP have advised they they’d be “potholing” the road but with no timeframe the risk is someone will be injured or killed who’s not familiar with the worst of the road. DELWP did however respond by putting signs up to advise the road it is dangerous. A poor response when people’s lives are at risk. The road is signposted at both ends so is far more than a track and would carry at least 150-200 cars per day. It would carry more if the road was in better condition. The road is the most direct route to the east side of Ballarat and Melbourne for residents therefore a critical thoroughfare. Andy Worland Mt Doran Dear Editor, Wombat Regional Arts Networks would like to publicly acknowledge, and sincerely thank the Ballan Lioness Group for their kindness, generosity, and support for our projects over many years. As volunteers, their collective and individual contributions to our community have been enormous and will be very much missed. Our good wishes to each member for the future. Carmel Hunter On behalf of the Wombat Regional Arts Networks Dear Editor, I cannot understand Cr Tatchell quoted statement (M/News 6 July – Back to the drawing board, as decision ‘outside legislation’), "and wear the consequences of not complying with the legislation on the due date". The Local Government Act prescribes (in part) the role of a Council is to provide good governance and must take into account (amongst other things) financial management principles. To that end, a Chief Executive Officer is responsible for supporting the Mayor and the Councillors in the performance of their roles and ensuring the effective and efficient management of the day-to-day operations of the Council. Back in 2017 the then Chief Executive Officer Rob Croxford, reported that Terry Bramham, a solicitor with Macquarie Local Government Lawyers, has been overseeing council meetings for at least two weeks in a “governance monitoring role” and “will also aim to ensure that good governance is instituted which is demonstrated in decision-making, compliance with legislation”. Given that this was a significant program for council to undertake, the reputation and standing of Mr Bramham in legal and Local Government communities, policies and procedures should have been adopted and implemented across council. Then why did the Moorabool leadership team (comprising the Chief Executive Officer Derek Madden, three General Managers and two Executive Managers) leave the 2021/22

Budget and the “Revenue and Rating Plan” to a special meeting on the last day of the Financial Year given the possibility of either reports not being adopted? Why didn’t Mayor Cr Sullivan provide appropriate advice to the Chief Executive Officer when setting the agenda for Council meetings? All our Councillors need to perform and act for good governance in the interests of the community. The Moorabool leadership team needs to ensure: • that policies and procedures are adopted to ensure that the effective and efficient management of the day to day operations of the Council, and • that the Council receives timely and reliable advice about its obligations under any legislation. David Durose Bacchus Marsh Dear Editor, Ask an engineer to do an engineer’s job. Stephanie McGregor’s acknowledgement on ABC Ballarat 107.9fm, and reported in the Moorabool News, 6 Jul, that AusNet is required to look at undergrounding options in the EES for the proposed Western Victorian transmission line is encouraging. She indicates that this investigation is still to come, which makes her dismissive reference to an ‘expert’ assessment of the suitability of the Western Highway easement for undergrounding clearly premature. This also causes me to wonder who she asked for the opinion, and what question did she put to them? If you ask expert bureaucrats for an opinion you will typically be told why things cannot be done. However, if you ask an expert, professional, credible engineer for a solution to a problem you should expect to be told how things could be done, like the engineering advice given in the Moorabool Council’s expert report by Amplitude Consultants, released on 21 June. The High-Level HVDC Alternative Scoping Report finds that underground HVDC cables would be a technically feasible and superior alternative to the overhead line and proposes three options utilising existing easements along the Ballarat-Bulgana transmission line, the Western Highway, roadsides, and property boundaries. This is the same approach being proposed for the Marinus Link in Gippsland and was used for Murraylink. Engineers find solutions. The easements needed for these underground options are very much smaller than the 40 - 100m needed for the overhead HVAC options. They only need to accommodate and safeguard a trench between 2 – 3m wide and access to it, not a line of 55 – 80m high towers and high voltage overhead AC. Amplitude Consultants say that the underground easements required could be tailored to fit within roadsides and cables could avoid obstacles by direct drilling underneath or affixing them to infrastructure like bridges. This is how undergrounding has been done elsewhere in Australia. It’s easy to find many reasons for not doing something that goes against your agenda. Instead of relying on bureaucrats to find excuses for why it can’t be done, AusNet need to commission independent expert engineers to do their undergrounding assessment for the EES. AusNet also need to ask those engineers to genuinely explore how it could be done, not just to find reasons that AusNet can then use to say it cannot be done. Jim Phasey Myrniong

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Jockey lands plumb job By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb Uni) Everyone thought he was crazy, but Darren McLeod’s leap of faith has paid off in droves Actually, he has jumped to victory. The 24-year-old plumber from Darley traded his toolbox for a saddle six years ago, pursuing his lifelong dream of being a jockey. “I went to about half my wage to start again at the bottom,” Mr McLeod said. “I’d wanted to be a jockey when I was a kid, but since I’m so tall, I never really followed through with it.” Standing at 181cm, he thought it unlikely he would ever saddle up a racehorse, until he discovered the jumps division of horse racing. “With jumps racing, you can be a little heavier, he said.” Although he had a healthy body mass index, he still needed to shed 20kg to make weight as a jockey, pushing him to the brink of ‘underweight’ status. “It was a lot harder than I thought, it took a lot of discipline,” he said. “You don’t feel the best, but it’s something you just do. It’s all in the head.” His training journey began in Caulfield, where he rode trackwork under Nick Ryan, after which he moved to Wangaratta and continued instruction under Adrian Corboy. But it was under the guidance of champion rider Steve Pateman that he honed his jumping craft. “He’s bloody good… he’s helped me a lot,” Mr McLeod said. Moving to South Australia, he aided the Gawler and Barossa Jockey, where he finally received his Jumps Jockey License. Working with trainer Grant Young, he prepared for his first race. His hard work culminated in a dream debut run, riding Pentelligensia to victory by four lengths in the first race on the card, in the FibreTrack Benchmark 120 Steeplechase (3360m) at a Murray Bridge race meet on 23 June this year. "If anyone knew the back story you wouldn't think I'd get here this quick, or be even here at all,” he told racing.com.au in his post-ride interview. He has now moved back to Darley, where he has begun

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State parks to become national Environmental groups have commended the news of a new “Wombat-Lerderderg National Park”, following the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) Central West Investigation Final Report. The Victorian Government’s response to VEAC’s recommendations was tabled in Parliament on 24 June, with three new National Parks to be created, including the Wombat-Lerderderg. Gayle Osborne, a member of the Wombat Forestcare community group, said the announcement was “a great result”. “Areas with high conservation values will be included in the National Park and areas around townships will be designated Regional Parks to enable recreation, dog walking, horse riding, fossicking and domestic firewood collection,” Ms Osborne said. In a media release, Wombat Forestcare said the move would “protect the headwaters of major rivers”, “protect vegetation that stores millions of tonnes of carbon”, “protect vital habitat”, “increase rural and regional visitation and nature-based tourism”, and “connect more people with nature”. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio, and Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas, also spoke in favour of the announcement. “The government response will see the creation of three new national parks, together with new conservation parks, nature reserves and bushland reserves, to protect important habitat connectivity for rare and threatened species. These new parks and reserves

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The Wombat State Forest will link in with the Lerderderg State Park to become National Parks. Photo – Spacountry (flickr) will increase Victoria’s system of protected areas by more than 50,000 hectares, sustaining biodiversity and other natural values,” Ms D’Ambrosio said. “The government response also provides for seasonal, recreational deer hunting (by stalking) in the Pyrenees and Wombat–Lerderderg National Parks, in the areas where it is currently permitted, and with some restrictions. There will continue to be opportunities for prospecting in the three blocks of the investigation area. “Additionally, four-wheel driving, trail-bike riding, mountain biking, bushwalking, picnicking and nature observation opportunities are not impacted by the government response to VEAC’s recommendations.” Ms Thomas said that while the Government’s immediate focus was

on helping communities in central western Victoria recover from last month’s storms, it was also important to plan ahead. “Our parks and reserves play a key role protecting our natural environment as well as providing Victorians with opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors and connect with nature. We are listening to the communities that use and care for these areas and finding the right balance between the needs of public land users and the environment.” Ms Thomas said. Linking the Wombat-Lerderderg National Park will encompass more than 44,00 hectares between Daylesford and Bacchus Marsh, with four new regional parks to also be established near Barkstead, Blackwood and Spargo Creek, totalling more than 15,000 hectares.

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working with Ballarat trainers Symon Wilde and Henry Dwyer. On the subject of future aspirations, Mr McLeod keeps his cards close to his chest. “The plan is to just keep getting my name out there, keep finessing the craft,” he said. “It’s like a birthday cake when you’re blowing out the candles; I don’t tell people much, because then it won’t come true. “I’ve always just put my head down and done it.” It has taken incredible hard work and sacrifice, but Mr McLeod says he does not regret a second of it. “I love it. I don’t think I’d want to do anything else, to be honest,” he told the Moorabool News.

Moving the goal posts on boundaries By Lachlan Ellis Bacchus Marsh voters may find themselves in the middle of two shifts in the next Federal and State elections, with the area proposed to change electorates at both levels. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) made its “final announcement” for Federal electorates in Victoria on 29 June, with the Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC) also announcing proposed redivisions for the Victorian Parliament. The AEC’s announcement includes the new Federal “Division of Hawke”, which will take in parts of Moorabool including Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, and Blackwood, alongside more urban areas such as Melton and Sunbury. The AEC has considered objections sent in by the public, with 16 listed on the AEC website as objecting to the Division of Hawke. Objections included: a desire for smaller Moorabool towns not to be put in the same electorate as Melton and Sunbury; the argument that former Prime Minister Bob Hawke was “one of the great womanisers of world politics”, and; the belief that Mr Hawke had “no connection to the Moorabool area”. Despite these objections, the AEC says the Division of Hawke will be introduced “as proposed by the Redistribution Committee of Victoria” – in other words, without any changes. The deadline for written objections officially closed back on Friday 16 April, and “no further input from members of the public will be sought” by the AEC. The new Federal electoral divisions, including Hawke, will apply from Monday 26 July.

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Stupid greens are getting to much power. - Bryce DoYounger you have an So I gather none of the above read the article? The heading investment had me grumpy to but it’s not stopping any recreational activitiesproperty? and it’s introducing seasonal domestic firewood collections so, all they are doing is protecting it so the shire can’t destroy it, sell it off and build houses. - Terri Withington Middleton

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increase, and 3,000 to receive a rate increase,

Although the 2021/22 Budget was ‘just’ approved at last week’s Special Meeting of Council, the ‘Revenue and Rating Plan’ was not – leaving Council in a precarious position.

considerable in some cases”.

Again, the responsibility of the deciding vote came back to the Mayor when the Revenue and Rating Plan was addressed, but this time, Cr Sullivan voted against the motion and it was lost.

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Councillors unanimously approved the Community Vision 2030 and Council Plan 2021–2025 at its 30 June Special Meeting, though four of the seven Councillors voiced concerns about the 2021/22 Budget.

So, what happens now?

Cr Tatchell told the Moorabool News that Council was now “outside its legislative requirements”.

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Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell objected on the basis of fees and permits increasing beyond CPI, and a lack of “fairness and equity” in the rating system.

of July. The reality is, while we don’t have a review on how we raise the rates, how can we approve the budget? There’s no process on how we cover the budget. They’re like salt and pepper, you can’t have one without the other,” Cr Tatchell said last week.

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He also addressed reductions in funding, including the Emergency Management Fund, which he said “just doesn’t make sense” after the recent storm. Ally Munari (Woodlands) and Moira Berry (East) also objected due to the rate rise, with Cr Munari also citing a lack of “attention” for her Ward. “This time last year, as I watched from the sidelines, this Council decided to increase rates by two per cent, while in the midst of an uncertain global pandemic. We are far from out of the woods in regard to COVID, and I simply do not agree that we should be putting any more unnecessary stress on our residents,” Cr Munari said and, Cr Berry agreed. The tie-breaking vote which saw the Budget carried 4-3, came from Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan, who said he supported the projects in the Budget, but had “grappled” with the inequity of rates, with “10,000 of about 13,000 ratepayers receiving zero or minus rate

“Obviously we’ll get some legal advice. We’ve got a problem, we’re outside of our legislative requirements. I would dare say there either has to be a rescinding of one or the other [the Budget or the Revenue and Rating Plan] and we start again, or basically we’ll bring it back to Council and wear the consequences of not complying with the legislation on the due date.” Cr Tatchell said the next meeting to address the Budget and Revenue and Rating Plan would have to be soon and, would have to be another Special Meeting. “It’d have to be relatively quick. It’ll probably have to happen on the same day as the next Ordinary Meeting [7 July]. It’s going to be awkward.” he said. According to the Local Government Act 2020, “A Council must prepare and adopt a Revenue and Rating Plan by the next 30 June after a general election for a period of at least the next 4 financial years”.

HOW ARE VALUATIONS DERIVED AND APPLIED?

To determine property values throughout the municipality, a qualified valuer is appointed by the Valuer General Victoria. The valuation assesses the amount a property would sell for at a specific date. The latest property sales, rental data, land type, buildings and their condition as well as other property improvements are also analysed as part of the valuation process. A profile of value levels for each area and property type in the municipality is then constructed and applied to individual properties.

WHAT DO THE VALUATIONS MEAN?

The annual rate notice provides three types of valuations and a brief explanation of each is as follows: Site Value = Value of the land only (excluding all improvements) Capital Improved Value (CIV) = Total market value of the land including buildings and all other improvements. Net Annual Value (NAV) = Current value of a property’s net annual rent. By law, NAV must be at least 5% of the CIV (EG: Gross annual rent less all outgoings)

WHAT IS A SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION?

If there are any changes to the physical characteristics of a property, it may become subject to a supplementary valuation by Council’s contract valuer. Physical characteristics include, but are not limited to: • New house, shop, factory etc • Extension to current house, shop, factory etc • New outbuildings, carports, garages, etc • Subdivision of land • Acquisition of adjoining land • Disposition of some land • Change in use of part of the property • Fire damage A supplementary valuation may also be undertaken if it has been identified that there was an incorrect data element against the property which has an impact on the valuation, for example: • Incorrect area of land or building • Quality of land or building When a supplementary valuation is completed, a pro rata supplementary rate is levied for the remainder of the current rating year.

CAN I OBJECT TO MY VALUATION?

A person aggrieved by a valuation of any land made by or for Council may lodge a written objection with Council on any one or more of the grounds set out in Part III, Division 3, Section 17 of the Valuation of Land Act (VLA) 1960. In the first instance, objections or queries regarding the valuation or rates should be directed to Council’s customer service officers who will be able to provide general information and if necessary direct the matter to Council’s Revenue Services team for review and advice. If you wish to proceed with the lodgement of an objection, prescribed forms can be obtained from the Revenue Services team or objections can be lodged directly with the Valuer General Victoria at https://ratingvaluationobjections.vic.gov.au/.

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On the other hand, the EBC’s proposals for State electoral boundaries are still in the works, with ‘Stage Two submissions’ closing at 5 pm on 30 July, and ‘Stage Two public hearings’ will be held from 16 to 20 August. Final boundaries are set to be released on 28 October. The currently proposed boundaries would remove Bacchus Marsh and Darley from Melton District, and place them in the more rural Buninyong District. The EBC’s ‘Proposed Victorian Electoral Boundaries June 2021’ report states that this move is favoured as “[Bacchus Marsh] is a distinct urban area, separated from Melton by several kilometres of open land, and in a different LGA. As part of Moorabool Shire, it has strong links with the rest of the Shire, which is in Buninyong District”. In return, 17,941 electors in Sebastopol, Ballarat East, Eureka, Mount Pleasant and Canadian will be moved from Buninyong District to neighbouring Wendouree District. Submissions to the EBC can be made using the Public Submission tool on the EBC website, via email at submissions@ ebc.vic.gov.au, or by posting a hard copy before 5 pm on 30 July. For more information, visit ebc.vic.gov.au/CurrentRedivision.

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I voted no to an increase in rates during these times to allow people to find their feet, I also voted against increases in fees and charges above CPI, you cant do an alternate if the budget has been adopted, the vote was 3 all and the Mayor made the call; the second item was boxed in by the first item, I voted no for the same reasons, the system is seriously broken and both State and Local Government are addicted to tax increases, this perception of wealth has no balance sheet methodology, the disease is over governance, and the cure can’t be taxation. - Paul Tatchell Maybe the council have thought gee maybe times have changed compared to 5-10yrs ago. With Covid ppl are still trying to recover ground over this & theirs not much money flowing through the buisness’s as there was before. - John Wallace Council can’t get anything right, from amenities to traffic, infrastructure ect ect, failing at everything. - Al Al

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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22

Your reactions are not as sharp as you believe, so take added precautions where possible. This weekend finds you especially busy. Evenings are unusually productive. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

Romance is thriving, but only if disagreements are settled early on. Business ideas are bright and timing is right for submitting proposals. Older friends benefit from your suggestions. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

An opportunity may open up for launching a long lasting business or romantic relationship, but don’t mix work with pleasure. Adaption proves your most valuable keyword. Travel not far from home could offer funny surprises. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 15. 17. 19. 20.

ACROSS Flower (4-2-1-4) Daze (4) Weapon (8) Bird (6) Live (6) Stems (6) Till (6) Fireworks (8) Drama (4) Battleship (11)

NO. 9205

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18.

DOWN Final (8) Small (6) Tool (6) Accompanying (4) Cooked (6) Subsequently (5) Obstruction (8) Harangue (6) Firm (6) Gun (6) Monster (5) Masticate (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 6. Sumptuously dressed in executioner’s robes? (3,3,3,4). 7. She has two degrees - in child psychology? (4). 8. Sending out East to a job (8). 9. The poor fellow has something to eat in the local (6). 10. The others pop inside for a meal (6). 12. What the Voice of America does? (6). 15. All the players, or just the star (6). 17. Deed that will swindle one out of a piece of land? (8). 19.There’s no ruddy sound from the vessel! (4). 20. What being accused of body snatching would be? (5,6). DOWN 1. Does a crooked poker player never get it? (8). 2. Would seem to be a soft fruit (6). 3. For a change, the hero is a shopkeeper (6). 4. By which you can tell Philip’s rank? (4). 5. Puts the reels back in the boats (6). 6. Does it turn coal into coaldust? (5). 11. Go ahead, having left the document (8). 13. Depression is not what it creates in a pigsty! (6). 14. Burned the water-colour (6). 15. Like the nice little song about the trapper? (6). 16. The girl with the sallow complexion? (5). 18. What about putting an end to the freeze? (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9204

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Love-in-a-mist. 7, Stun. 8, Tomahawk. 9, Grouse. 10, Reside. 12, Stalks. 15, Plough. 17, Crackers. 19, Play. 20, Dreadnought. Down - 1, Eventual. 2, Little. 3, Hammer. 4, With. 5, Stewed. 6, Later. 11, Stoppage. 13, Tirade. 14, Steady. 15, Pistol. 16. Giant. 18, Chew. CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Got up to kill. 7, M.A.-M.A. 8, E-mission. 9, B-egg-ar. 10, Re-pa-st. 12, States. 15, Cast-or. 17, Contract . 19, Pail (pale). 20, Grave charge. Down - 1,Straight. 2, A-p-pear. 3, Hosier (anag.). 4, Pip’s. 5, Sloops (rev.). 6, Grate. 11, Pass-port. 13, Trough. 14, Sea-red. 15, Catchy. 16, Olive. 18, Thaw (anag.).

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Prosperous. 8, Slug. 9, Anne. 10, China. 11, Yard. 12, Shuddered. 16, Preserved. 20, Alas. 22, Prior. 23, Shed. 24, Area. 25, Chimpanzee. Down - 1, French. 2, Ascends. 3, Rescue. 4, Polite. 5, Essay. 7, Hurry. 13, Rue. 14, Present. 15, Flare. 17, Raisin. 18, Scrape. 19, Eleven. 21, Space.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Bitter blow. 8, (Sull)Ivan. 9, Stir. 10, Gapes (anag.). 11, Tick. 12, Arresting. 16, Headlines (anag.). 20, Pass. 22, Tr-aps (rev.). 23, Lots. 24, Halo. 25, Catburglar. Down - 1, Sitter. 2, Started). 3, B-right. 4, Slip on. 5, Twist. 7, ‘Catch. 13, I-da(ft). 14, P-ill-l-age. 15, Ma-caw. 17, Exact-s. 18, Disc-us. 19, Ex-tras. 21, Stock.

Communication is the week’s theme. Making requests are unusually simple and mail and email problems are solved at last. Reading between the lines is a must when dealing with matters legal or professional.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 This is the week for bartering items, exchanging ideas and sharing commitments. Financial pressures ease after the weekend. You may be very social, but avoid excesses in the food and beverage department. LEO—July 23-August 22

Your reactions are not as sharp as you believe, so take added precautions where possible. This weekend finds you especially busy. Evenings are unusually productive. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

The week sees you on local jaunts, especially those of an educational nature. This week has a nostalgic theme, perhaps promoted by a call from an old friend. A platonic friendship is enhanced. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 This is a fine week for shaping long range plans and applying established rules to an all new project. Aloof friends warm up somewhat, but don’t resort to pressure tactics in any relationship.

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME

Your role is now an inspirational one - helping friends out of a rut and serving as a role model to youngsters. A chance of making extra cash could open up by the end of the week.ANSWER BELOW SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

This is the week for commencing a diet or launching a large scale project. A loved one is unusually interested in your point of view, especially on matters of travel and children. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Advice rendered to others, works well for yourself - especially in the realms of romance and career. Festivities on the weekend could play havoc with your diet. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 This is a great time to tie up financial loose ends and collect debts. A VIP wants to promote you - be available. A loved one is surprisingly outspoken on a delicate subject matter. PISCES—February 20-March 20 Down-to-earth responsible people enter your social or professional circle. Creative ventures are fun for their own sake, but don’t seek a moneymaking angle, however. Your love for life is on the upswing.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Your bright sense of humour accompanies you wherever you go. You are admired for your warmth and wit, but your indecisiveness frustrates those who love you most. The emphasis is on romance and sentimentality. For writers, the rest of this year could be a bonanza year.

The week sees you on local jaunts, especially those of an educational nature. This week has a nostalgic theme, perhaps promoted by a call from an old friend. A platonic friendship is enhanced.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 This is a fine week for shaping long range plans and applying established rules to an all new project. Aloof friends warm up somewhat, but don’t resort to pressure tactics in any relationship. SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Your role is now an inspirational one - helping friends out of a rut and serving as a role model to youngsters. A chance of making extra cash could open up by the end of the week. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

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Central Highlands Football League Results – Round 12 Seniors R’wood/C’hap 22.20 (152) def Beaufort 5.2 (32) Dunnstown 15.16 (106) def Creswick 7.3 (45) Gordon 42.26 (278) def Ballan 2.4 (16) Buninyong 30.12 (192) def Clunes 4.5 (29) Newlyn 11.11 (77) def Learmonth 9.7 (61) Springbank 11.13 (79) def Daylesford 11.0 (66) Bungaree 18.21 (129) def C’ham/Linton 3.4 (22) Skipton 7.9 (51) def Waubra 5.9 (39) Bye - Hepburn Reserves R’wood/C’hap 23.17 (155) def Beaufort 2.0 (12) Dunnstown 13.9 (87) def Creswick 1.6 (12) Gordon 11.10 (76) def Ballan 4.5 (29) Buninyong 17.10 (112) def Clunes 4.4 (28) Newlyn 19.14 (128) def Learmonth 1.1 (7) Springbank 10.10 (70) def Daylesford 5.5 (35) Bungaree 20.14 (134) def C’ham/Linton 2.1 (13) Skipton 16.8 (104) def Waubra 1.2 (8) Bye - Hepburn Under 18 R’wood/C’hap 5.6 (36) def Beaufort 5.5 (35) Creswick 10.9 (69) def Dunnstown 5.3 (33) Newlyn 21.11 (137) def Learmonth 0.2 (2) Springbank 16.23 (119) def Daylesford 3.0 (18) C’ham/Linton 12.5 (77) def Bungaree 9.8 (62) Waubra 11.5 (71) def Skipton 4.2 (26) Bye - Hepburn Under 15 R’wood/C’hap 8.7 (55) def Beaufort 4.2 (26) Learmonth 12.10 (82) def Newlyn 1.3 (9) Springbank 6.6 (42) def Daylesford 4.8 (32) Bungaree 4.7 (31) def C’ham/Linton 2.5 (17) Waubra 10.14 (74) def Skipton 1.1 (7) Dunnstown 25.16 (166) def Creswick 0.0 (0) Ballan 6.12 (48) def Gordon 5.2 (32) Bye - Hepburn

Ballan Golf Club

Results - Week ending Saturday 10 July Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Frank Raffaele (8) 37 points. R/up - Kim Ooi (Trentham Golf Club) (19) 34 points on c/b from Bob Arklay (8) and Bill Pickering (18). NTPs - 12th Kim Ooi. Magpie - 14th Bill Pickering. Saturday – Stableford (5th Round House Teams) A Grade: Winner - Shane Newton (8) 38 points. R/Up Hugh Miller (14) 35 points. B Grade: Winner - Jimmy Walsh (19) 32 points. R/up - Greg McAloon (31) 31 points. NTPs - 12th Bob Arklay,15th Brian Cran. Magpie - 14th Rob Brown.

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CHFL Top Goal Kickers SENIORS Samuel Dunstan

Hepburn 57

Zak Bozanich

Springbank............................. 30

Ashley Munari

Gordon..................................... 26

Adam Toohey

Gordon..................................... 25

John Butler

Bungaree................................. 22

Stephen Staunton

Springbank............................. 21

RESERVES Jack Robson

Skipton.................................... 31

UNDER 18s John Schulz

C’ham/Linton........................ 33

Connor Parkin

Springbank............................. 31

Lachlan Reynolds

Gordon..................................... 27

Tobey Jeffrey

Bungaree................................. 22

Dayne Wolterman

Springbank............................. 21

UNDER 15s Samuel Battistella

Buninyong.............................. 47

Noah Pace

Ballan....................................... 31

Henry Hewitt-McManus

Springbank............................. 29

Cody Bower

Dunnstown............................. 27

Toby Walshe

Springbank............................. 20

Tim Buckland

Springbank............................. 20

Central Highlands Netball League

Central Highlands Netball League Results – Round 12

Results – Round 12

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

13&U 8 14 10 6 6 17 11 18 25 3 21 25 4 24 0 34

15&U 41 4 6 41 18 33 1 40 4 24 23 11 10 41 15 20

17&U 22 23 24 26 9 63 21 25 34 8 22 18 47 12 16 19

C 25 26 31 24 28 48 23 43 24 18 32 31 24 39 2 66

B 15 34 31 43 27 74 33 40 15 56 36 22 31 20 31 44

A 48 32 39 46 14 67 29 47 20 57 82 23 28 45 -

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

PTS

310.79.............36 241.23.............30 152.35.............28 135.57.............28 125.99.............28 143.97.............24 143.91.............24 125.71.............24 116.85.............20 68.35.............20 114.11.............20 100.00.............12 90.71.............10 50.28...............8 33.74...............4 27.82...............4 37.03...............0

Team A GRADE 1 Buninyong 2 Hepburn 3 Learmonth 4 Springbank 5 Rokewood 6 Beaufort 7 Skipton 8 Dunnstown 9 Gordon 10 Waubra 11 Clunes 12 Creswick 13 Newlyn 14 Bungaree 15 Carngham 16 Ballan

PTS

40.......... 420.15 40..........354.12 36..........232.74 32.......... 164.12 32..........135.89 24...........107.40 24...........102.25 24.............69.00 20............86.70 20............ 77.19 20............62.97 12.............71.03 12.............66.74 12.............63.12 12.............51.07 8...............33.52

Dunnstown Netball By Karen Cahir Results Round 12 v Creswick It was a great day for netball with the sun shining and our girls were able to win 6six out of the seven games for the day. The girls are playing great netball heading into the back end of the season. 13&Under B: Creswick 10 def Dunnstown 3 Awards - Sophie Howard, Ahlia Sarra, Adelaide Donald 13&Under A: Creswick 11 lost Dunnstown 18 Awards - Emma Bethune, Billy Donald, Tierney Leonard 15&Under: Creswick 1 lost Dunnstown 40 Awards - Isla McKay, Matilda Britt, Torah Munday 17&Under: Creswick 21 lost Dunnstown 24 Awards - Charlie Cahir, Lucia Clarke, Gemma Hanrahan C Grade: Creswick 23 lost Dunnstown 43 Awards - Sally McKay, Charlie Brown, Claire Blower B Grade: Creswick 33 lost Dunnstown 40 Awards - Lexi Roscoe, Montana Labas, Emma Swift A Grade: Creswick 29 lost Dunnstown 47 Awards - Claire Van Dreven, Felicity Griffith, Amy Purtell

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Sport

Fynn Frost (1) winning race 2 at Tabcorp Park. Photo Stuart McCormick

Frosty win in fog

By Michael Howard

Cranbourne’s metropolitan meeting was cut short after fog halted last Saturday nights meet after the third race owing to safety and integrity concerns. Fynn Frost and Royal Charlotte managed early wins and then a dead heat was declared between Still Hungover and Orbie in the third after officials were unable to separate the pair owing to a fog affected race finish. After the dead heat was declared race four was delayed as stewards investigated the impacts of the fog with participants, announcing at 6.51pm the race night had been postponed. HRV Chairman of Stewards Brett Day told Trots Vision the decision arose “from significant safety concerns”, including the Clerk of the Course’s ability to be able to react quickly in the event of a race fall. “The other paramount consideration for us was the impact on the photo finishing image for race number three,” Day said. “We were unable to obtain a clear photo finish image as a result of the fog, which the judging staff advised had only worsened leading up to race four. “In those circumstances we wouldn’t be doing the right thing by anybody from a safety perspective or an integrity perspective to be able to determine a fair result.” He said the postponement was made with “the support of the (Victorian) Trainers and Drivers Association”, who “were in full agreeance with the stewards’ decision in the circumstances”. “We get here a minimum two hours before the first race,” Day said. “The fog certainly wasn’t impacting the racecourse to any degree. You could see it in the distance, if anything it looked as though it was a smoke haze. “Race one for example was certainly nowhere near any reason to cause us concern. These type of weather events, they’re very difficult to predict. It may have been a faint fog early today, but who’s to know it’s going to roll in the way it has? “As disappointing as it is for the participants, I’m extremely disappointed for the club, they had a great crowd here tonight and the dining fully booked, so I certainly sympathise with them.”

The disappointment was softened for trainer Andy Gath and driver Kate Gath as they combined to claim the first with Fynn Frost, who found the front from gate five and held all comers at bay in a 56.5s last half to register a third win since crossing to Australia. The 4.7-metre win in the Downbytheseaside Standing @ Woodlands Stud Pace continues the stable’s successful partnership with owner Norm Jenkin. The lead was again the place to be in the second, with Zac Phillips marching to the front on Royal Charlotte in the Cranbourne Fencing Trot. The five-year-old trotting mare felt little pressure early, with consecutive 31.5s quarters after a 37.1s lead time, despite wellfancied favourite Enhance Your Calm and then highly-rated Is That A Bid sidling to her outside. It was all to race for in the final half and Royal Charlotte had plenty chomping into her advantage, but the Paul Males-trained dual Oaks winner had enough in store to win by a head from Prosthesis and a neck to Majestical Belle in a blanket finish. “She seems to run her best races out in front,” Zac Phillips told Trots Vision. “Out in front she’s always happy to keep having a go, so whenever we can lead it’s always a big advantage for this filly. “(Her gate speed) makes all the difference. You often see horses with gate speed and you think how many races would that horse have won without gate speed? Although she’s a multiple Oaks winner, it’s definitely helped her out in the open age races.” There was also a wide pack hunting the line in the Dani Lewis Memorial Plate, with only four metres separating the first five across the line and Orbie and Still Hungover unable to be separated. Ellen Tormey guided the latter to the breeze to sit outside leader Belladonna Girl, with Michael Bellman perfectly poised one-out one-back on Orbie. A slow 33.4s second quarter meant it was always going to be a dash to the line and so it proved, with Still Hungover clawing past the leader at the final turn and hitting the line in a 27.9s final quarter, with Orbie chomping into the lead late to force the dead heat.

Zac Phillips marching to the front in the fog on Royal Charlotte. Photo Stuart McCormick

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BFL LADDER

BFNL Ladder

Team % PTS Seniors 1 North Ballarat 151.33......32 2 Melton 135.63......28 3 East Point 131.82......20 4 Ballarat 109.57......20 5 Bacchus Marsh 102.06......20 6 Redan 98.92......20 7 Sebastopol 112.28...... 16 8 Sunbury 90.80...... 16 9 Lake Wendouree 84.75...... 16 10 Melton South 69.04...... 12 11 Darley 56.54........0

Club Pts % A GRADE 1 North Ballarat City 34 146.05 2 Melton South 28 132.53 3 East Point 28 129.84 4 Lake Wendouree 28 126.06 5 Sebastopol 28 114.85 6 Redan 26 109.29 7 Ballarat 16 108.64 8 Darley 12 94.12 9 Melton 12 89.28 10 Bacchus Marsh 8 60.92 11 Sunbury 4 49.67

BFL JUNIOR Ladder Team % PTS Under 17 Seniors 1 East Point 308.21......32 2 Redan 135.02......28 3 North Ballarat 41.52......24 4 Mount Clear 120.45......20 5 Lake Wendouree 90.82......20 6 Bacchus Marsh 109.80...... 16 7 Sebastopol 58.25...... 16 8 Darley 44.31........4 9 Ballarat Swans 55.75........0 U/15 Seniors 1 East Point 398.08......32 2 Darley 392.02......32 3 Redan 187.91......24 4 Ballarat Swans 131.25......20 5 North Ballarat 131.01......20 6 Bacchus Marsh 117.54......20 7 Mount Clear 70.47........8 8 Lake Wendouree 48.92........4 9 Sebastopol 7.63........0 U/13 Seniors 1 East Point 228.42......36 2 Mount Clear 211.98......36 3 North Ballarat 179.57......32 4 Bacchus Marsh 195.67......28 5 Ballarat Storm 157.85......20 6 Lake Wendouree 100.72......20 7 Ballarat Swans 85.00...... 12 8 Redan 61.27...... 12 9 Darley 32.93........4 10 Sebastopol 4.9........0 U/11 Seniors 1 East Point 253.60......40 2 Lake Wendouree 174.13......32 3 Darley 141.85......24 4 Ballarat Swans 122.99......24 5 Ballarat Storm 73.79......24 6 Bacchus Marsh 108.98......20 7 Redan 96.98......20 8 Mount Clear 62.55........8 9 North Ballarat 63.90........4 10 Sebastopol 48.97........4

BFL Women’s Ladder

Team Women’s 1 Redan 2 Darley 3 Sebastopol 4 Melton Centrals 5 Bacchus Marsh 6 Carisbrook 7 Melton 8 Lake Wendouree

PTS

964.41........100 198.75.....85.71 338.99.....71.43 200.00..........50 152.05.....42.86 23.82.....33.33 91.....16.67 0.94............0

Ballarat Junior Football Results - Round 11 U/17 Seniors Mount Clear 10.9 (69) def Redan 8.6 (54) East Point 18.16 (124) def Sebastopol 1.1 (7) Lake Wendouree 6.8 (44) def Ballarat Swans 6.5 (41) North Ballarat 7.6 (48) def Bacchus Marsh 6.11 (47) U/17 Reserves Sebastopol 8.10 (58) def Bacchus Marsh 6.11 (47) Ballarat Swans 9.10 (64) def Lake Wendouree 7.10 (52) East Point 13.9 (87) def Redan 5.4 (34) U/15 Seniors East Point 23.10 (148) def Sebastopol 0.0 (0) Ballarat Swans 6.12 (48) def Lake Wendouree 2.5 (17) North Ballarat 9.9 (63) def Bacchus Marsh 4.3 (27) Redan 15.9 (99) def Mount Clear 5.2 (32) U/15 Reserves Lake Wendouree 6.8 (44) def Ballarat Swans 2.6 (18) North Ballarat 4.8 (32) def Bacchus Marsh 3.7 (25) Mount Clear 6.11 (47) def Redan 4.4 (28) U/13 Seniors East Point 8.11 (59) def Sebastopol 1.5 (11) Lake Wendouree 4.9 (33) def Ballarat Swans 2.3 (15) Bacchus Marsh 6.10 (46) def North Ballarat 3.4 (22) Mount Clear 6.3 (39) def Redan 2.2 (14) Ballarat Storm 6.8 (44) def Darley 6.2 (38) U/13 Reserves East Point 7.8 (50) def Sebastopol 3.2 (20) Ballarat Swans 6.9 (45) def Lake Wendouree 2.0 (12) North Ballarat 11.15 (81) def Bacchus Marsh 0.0 (0) Mount Clear 4.3 (27) def Redan 2.4 (16) U/11 Seniors East Point 4.4 (28) def Sebastopol 1.4 (10) Lake Wendouree 4.8 (32) def Ballarat Swans 3.3 (21) Bacchus Marsh 7.4 (46) def North Ballarat 3.2 (20) Mount Clear 3.1 (19) def Redan 2.2 (14) Darley 9.11 (65) def Ballarat Storm 3.3 (21)

BFL Top Goal Kickers SENIORS Dylan Conway Jake Owen Aaron Willitts

Melton South..............................35 Bacchus Marsh............................ 24 Bacchus Marsh............................ 15

RESERVES Taylor Stewart Mason Dickson Rylan Porter

Sebastopol...................................34 Bacchus Marsh............................ 10 Bacchus Marsh............................ 10

UNDER 19s Dylan Jobson Will Johnson

Melton..........................................28 Darley............................................ 15

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Bacchus Marsh Soccer

Results – Round 9 Women’s Bacchus Marsh 25.13 (163) def Lake Wendouree 1.0 (6) Redan 13.16 (94) def Melton Centrals 1.1 (7) Darley 8.7 (55) def Sebastopol 5.10 (40) U/18 Youth Girls North Ballarat 16.34 (130) def Carisbrook 0.0 (0) Ballarat Swans 9.9 (63) def East Point Dragons 3.2 (20) Redan 5.14 (44) def Creswick 0.0 (0) U/16 Youth Girls Bacchus Marsh 7.12 (54) def East Point Dragons 1.0 (6) Redan 4.8 (32) def Ballarat Storm 0.0 (0) Ballarat Swans 9.10 (64) def Lake Wendouree 0.0 (0) U/14 Junior Girls Bacchus Marsh 3.6 (24) def East Point Dragons 3.0 (18) North Ballarat 4.4 (28) def Carisbrook 0.0 (0) Darley 4.4 (28) def Ballarat Storm 1.2 (8)

Photos - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au

Results - Round 10 SENIORS Ballarat 13.7 (85) def Sebastopol 9.13 (67) Melton 14.13 (97) def Lake Wendouree 6.5 (41) East Point 26.10 (166) def Melton South 13.4 (82) Redan 9.18 (72) def Darley 7.13 (55) Sunbury 11.10 (76) def Bacchus Marsh 9.9 (63) RESERVES Ballarat 9.11 (65) def Sebastopol 9.10 (64) Melton 11.10 (76) def Lake Wendouree 9.8 (62) East Point 24.18 (162) def Melton South 4.1 (25) Redan 10.21 (81) def Darley 3.10 (28) Sunbury 20.15 (135) def Bacchus Marsh 3.6 (24) UNDER 19s Ballarat 18.12 (120) def Sebastopol 4.2 (26) Melton 14.13 (97) def Lake Wendouree 5.11 (41) Redan 8.5 (53) def Darley 6.13 (49) Sunbury 13.4 (82) def Bacchus Marsh 2.8 (20) Ballarat Football/Netball League

Ballarat Netball League

SENIOR NETBALL Results – Round 9

Senior Netball – Results Round 9 A 45 44 42 54 47 37 34 31 44 61

B 25 64 30 43 26 56 27 41 62 25

C 27 42 28 48 34 49 23 35 42 22

D 16 36 32 30 28 31 23 22 32 29

19&U 27 53 56 17 24 33 30 22

Results – Week ending Sunday 11 July Under 9s Blue: Bacchus Marsh lost Vic Park Under 9s Yellow: Bacchus Marsh lost Creswick Goals - Cooper Stamps (1), Levi Bartolo (1). Under 11s Yellow Bacchus Marsh Yellow def Bacchus Marsh Blue Yellow Goals - Miller Smith (3), Sebastian Tomas (2), Griffin Saliba (1), Tadhg Kiely (3), Zane Vergles (1) Blue Goals - Braeden Luppino (1), Isaac Dugan (1). Under 13s Open: Bacchus Marsh (12) def Ballarat White (0) Goals - Joel Kerton (3), Darragh Kiely (2), Austin Blanks (2), Lukas Byham (2), Zander Giordmaina (1), Max Learmonth (1), Callum Tael (1). Bacchus was kicking with the wind in the first half scoring 3 goals. The first in the 12th minute then the 17th and 28th. As in most games this season, the second half opened up and Bacchus Marsh added another 9 goals with the first of the second half coming in the 28th minute. Goals were being scored quickly with 5th goal in the 33rd minute then 36th, 38th, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th and 48th. Bacchus Marsh had their biggest win of the season. Under 15s Open: BYE Under 17s Open: Bacchus Marsh (1) lost Vic Park (7) Goal - Nicholas Misiti (1). Women’s Div 1. Bacchus Marsh (0) lost Creswick (1). This was one of those games where the better team lost. Playing smooth and confident football from back to front, the team just lacked a little in the final third. This team has come far, and the future is truly bright for the Scorpions Women’s Team. Senior Men Div. 1: Bacchus Marsh (5) def Horsham (2) Goals - Isaak Ekerbicer (2), Riley Griffith (1), Tom Shaw (1), Jackson Almenara (1). Senior Men Div. 2 Bacchus Marsh (2) lost Vikings FC Gold (5) Goals - Josh Ferreira. (1), Neil Long (1).

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Athletes returned to Lady Northcote Camp, Rowsley for Week 8 of Cross Country. Although a winter sport, the club has been thoroughly spoilt with the weather, and Saturday morning did not disappoint. The calm conditions and sunshine, made for another superb day of racing. First up were the Under 11 & 12 athletes, completing 2 laps of a 1km course. Once again Riley Rogers took the early lead, controlling the pace over the first kilometre. The second lap saw Riley open up a substantial lead to cross the finish line 1st in a time of 8:29.57 mins. Patrick Lovett & David Elefterescu had a great tussle through the entire race with David nudging ahead in the later stages but Patrick’s distance running experience saw him out-sprint his opponent over the last 200m to take 2nd place, David finishing 3rd. Mataya Leetham (Melton), Austin Shea and Scarlett Thompson claimed the top 3 positions for the girls. Troy Cabuenas (Melton) recorded a personal best result over the 2kms. The Under 6s lined up next, ready to compete over 500m. The enthusiasm and excitement from our junior runners is a delight and all athletes continue to improve with each race under their

Under 8 athlete Anni Clarke on her way to victory. Photo - supplied belt. Top 4 runners all recorded PBs this week – Fletcher Reid 1st (Melton), Mason Wapshott 2nd (Melton), Rylee Robinson 3rd, Hendrix Wake 4th while Gisborne’s Olivia Callister, finishing 6th overall, also set a new Personal Best time. The Open Age athletes completed 3 laps of the course, covering a total distance of 3km. While Matthew Elefterescu

notched up another victory, Sam White produced an outstanding race to finish 2nd with the ever-consistent Mackenzie Estlick 3rd overall, 1st female. In the performance of the day, Anni Clarke (Under 8) claimed her first win for the season. Anni’s persistence and hard work over the season has paid off. Each week she has closed in on the boys and a break-away sprint to the finish saw her rewarded this week with a 4-second victory. Under 8 athlete, Angus Norman placed 2nd followed by Melton’s Harry Wark (Under 7) next across the finish line, placing 3rd overall. Evie Grant was the first Under 7 female home with Piper Richards and Cindy Hawken claiming the minor placings for the Under 7 girls. The final race of the day saw a large field of Under 9 & 10 athletes competing over a distance of 1500m. A fast start saw many in the field try to hold on to the early leaders which took its toll in the later stages. The strength from Lenny Closter saw him claim a convincing win in a time of 6:08.61 mins. Zeke Horne was next home with Melton’s Balreet Kaur Mann crossing the line for 3rd place – 1st female. Special mention to James White who was the only athlete to record a PB over the distance. This week’s meet - Egan’s Reserve, Greendale commencing at 10.30am.

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Future bright despite Devils loss Darley v Redan – By Todd Whelan Darley was left lamenting ‘what could’ve been’ in their 17-point loss to Redan at City Oval on Saturday. Under bright blue skies, a day worthy of spring status on a good deck was marred with frustrating turnover and inaccuracy in front of goal. Both sides left their goalkicking boots at home to combine for an underwhelming 3.18 in the second half. While Redan led at every change and looked the winner for the most part, the Devils did threaten early in the last term but missed four set shots on goal from directly in front, blowing any chance of pinching an upset. The vision will confirm it was the younger brigade who squandered goal opportunities but according to Redan coach Jarrett Giampaolo the future looks bright at Darley. “Darley had a crack, i’ll give them that,” Giampaolo said. “Their young blokes have some serious talent,” “Give them a couple of years with a few ‘top up’ players and I would expect Darley to be right back in the mix,” he said. In fairness, Darley was not alone in their inaccurate returns in front of goal. Mobile Lions forwards Lachie George 2.5, Tom Lamb 1.6 and Blake Thomson 0.3 missed their fair share of gettable opportunites. A disproportionate weight of Redan inside forward 50s can be attributed solely on Darley turnover. Actually ‘turnover’ is too polite, ‘howlers’ is more suitable. There wasn’t one, two or three offenders - more like 10, 10 players who would wish their time again. In the lead up to a must win game for Redan, the Lions attention focused on avoiding Devils defensive trio Matthew Brett, Darren Leonard and Shane Page when moving the ball inside 50, but easier said than done. Brett was significant, arguably best on ground while Leonard’s battle with George went down to the wire. Credit to Leonard, holding George to two goals given the Lions weight of entries and reliance to go to him. Page did his thing, took his usual quota of intercept marks and provided plenty of drive. Devils utility Joel Cadman has graduated into the ‘good senior player’ class and is barely 20yo, and on track to become a bonafide ‘A Grader’ and leader at the club within a few years. Cadman is reliable in the air, and will be more so as a third tall option forward when reinforcements arrive in 2022/23. His agility, work rate and ball use alone has been understated in his 25 game fledgling career. Joel featured among the better players again at the weekend on a day he’ll remember more for the debut of his younger brother Aaron. At 17, fresh off an appearance with Vic Country Under 17s, Aaron showed enough to suggest he’s going to be a player to be reckoned with. Cadman is a 195cm genuine prototype of the modern day midfielder. Covers the ground, good hands, touch, footy smarts and skill set destined to impact games. If the youngster misses out on the draft, Darley looms the immediate beneficiary.

The young Devils face their greatest test to date this Saturday when they meet ladder leaders North Ballarat City in Apple 98.5FM’s Match of the Round. *LIVE RADIO COVERAGE FROM 2PM or audio stream via www.apple985fm.com.au. WHAT THE COACHES AND FOOTY MANAGER SAID OVERALL GIAMPAOLO (REDAN) - Their turnovers I thought, only we weren’t able to fully capitilise on the scoreboard. Otherwise it was a pretty even game - Darley had a crack they have some serious young talent - the future looks bright for them. BAKER (FM DARLEY) - The first half of the second quarter when we let them get away to a 30+ point lead. Either side of that I thought we matched them but our inaccuracy in front of goal and turnovers killed us. Rate your DEFENCE GIAMPAOLO - Our backs have been our strongest line over recent weeks and again we restricted the opposition to a very winnable total (to outscore). BAKER - Held up really well. Our 3 experienced defenders led another 4 with less than 20 games between them. While Redan were inaccurate, we kept them to just 9 goals in good conditions. Rate your MIDFIELD GIAMPAOLO - Good, given we have an undersized ruckman. Craig-Peters and Bond are two of the better young (20yo) midfielders in the comp and they will continue to improve, the more experience and leadership we can get around them. BAKER - We just lack the depth of the good sides to match it with them through this area. While they might have six or seven rotating (through the middle), we’ve only three or four real genuine options. Rate your FORWARDS GIAMPAOLO - A work in progress. With no key forward we just want to maintain consistent messaging so everyone is on the same page. There’s further improvement to add here when Isaac Grant (soreness) returns. BAKER - We’re undersized and very young. In fact, our young blokes are our height. Their games are never made easier with the pressure (often) on our entry kicks. FINAL SCORES REDAN - 4.5-29, 8.9-57, 9.13-67, 9.18-72 defeated DARLEY 3.1-19, 5.4-34, 6.7-43, 7.13-55 DARLEY (WHELAN’S BEST) - M.Brett, J.Cadman, D.Leonard, S.Page, L.Baker, B.Young. DARLEY (GOALS) - W. Johnson 2, A. Cadman 1, M. Brett, B. Coots-Major, A. Azzopardi, J. Cadman.

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Cobra’s - “a work in progress” Bacchus Marsh v Sunbury By Todd Whelan Bacchus Marsh has been exposed ‘on the outside’ in their 13-point loss to Sunbury at the Clarke Oval. The loss sees the Cobras fall to fifth, with back-to-back home games against ladder leaders Melton and North Ballarat to come before their bye in Round 13. Cobras playing coach Tom German, while clearly disappointed with the loss, remained positive in the aftermath. “We didn’t have things go our way on Saturday,” he said. “We literally had no-one left (fit) on the bench for the last quarter.” German was in fact one of the missing, after leaving the field halfway through the second quarter with a suspected groin injury to take no further part. When the returning Kane White and Billy Griffiths went down with hamstring injuries, the Cobras slender half-time lead had been dissolved. Three Cobras on the sidelines became four when key defender Ryan Bartlett left the field with a head knock nearing three quarter time, leaving a further uphill battle for German’s ailing men to conquer. Sunbury coach Travis Hodgson’s plan heading into the game wasn’t rocket science. “Their strength lies in their spine,” Hodgson said. “Keep it away from them, we’re halfway there.” German conceded the Cobras remain a work in progress as the Lions won their third game from their last four outings. “They obviously know how to play their ground, they do it well,” German said.

“We led at halftime but when you lose rotations on a big ground, it makes it hard.” While newly wed Cobras Captain and key forward Jake Owen was well held on his return by 19yo James Cree, German was encouraged by the effort of Tom Wardell (3 goals) and Jayden Owen (2 goals). “Tommy’s a hard man to move,” German said. “He’s proven his versatility with impact at both ends (of the ground) this year. “And let’s not forget Jayden has just returned from a serious ankle injury, not to mention a 12-month Covid layoff in 2020,” he said. “It takes time to find your touch and Jayden took a significant step forward at the weekend.” Alex Porter returned to the side with the Owen brothers, while Harry King and Kane Dickson made safe returns from injury. The jury is out on German’s availability this week, he’s reluctant to rule himself out. Managed minutes against Melton on Saturday before a fortnight off against North Ballarat City and the bye is not the worst idea - an ideal freshen up before a three game assault against Lakers (A), Darley (A), Sunbury (H) seals their finals fate. WHAT THE COACHES SAID Where was the game was won and lost? HODGSON (SUNBURY) - Our transition on the spread was very good and we made a conscious effort to avoid their spine. GERMAN (B/Marsh) - They were good on the spread. Their outside run on the bigger ground obviously suits them.

Rate your ‘forwards’ performance HODGSON - Good. We were better served with better entries this week. As a result, we looked organised and were the beneficiaries of some separation (from our opponents) on the back of that ball movement. GERMAN - Tommy Wardell gave us some good drive. Jayden Owen continues to improve after serious ankle injury and with Jake (Owen), you know he’s always going to keep presenting. Rate your ‘midfielders’ performance... HODGSON - Really good effort after a slow start. The mids were crucial links in the chain of transition. GERMAN - Good for the most part again. Nick Stuhldrier and Daniel Burton were solid. Rate your ‘defenders’ performance... HODGSON - Solid. Cree, Wood and Lever all landed in the best. I thought James Cree especially did a terrific job on Jake Owen GERMAN - They’ve been solid for us all year and again they gave us their all. They were let down a few times (up the ground) with low pressure (forward 50) entries they couldn’t do anything about. FINAL SCORES Sunbury - 3.5-23, 5.7-37, 8.10-58, 11.10-76 defeated Bacchus Marsh - 3.3-21, 6.6-42, 7.8-50, 9.9-63 B/Marsh (Best) - T. Wardell, N. Stuhldrier, L. Christopher, R. Bartlett, T. Shea, R. Stuhldrier. B/Marsh (Goals) - T. Wardell 3, R. Stuhldrier, Jaydn Owen 2, A. Schwarzenburg 1. BFNL FANS DON’T MISS “THE PRESSER’’ - LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 8PM - RD 11 PREVIEW LISTEN TO APPPLE 98.5FM OR STREAM LIVE www. apple985fm.com.au

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ROUND 9 A mixed bag for the Devils this weekend with another great win for the Senior Women’s footy side as well as the Netball 19&Unders, C’s, and B’s

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FOOTBALL BACCHUS MARSH COMMUNITY BANK BRANCH SENIOR WOMEN’S FOOTBALL A strong 4 quarters by the Devils pressuring opposition inaccuracy in the last saw the win and a move to second on the ladder. Darley 2.2, 5.5, 6.5, 8.7 (55) d Sebastopol 3.2, 3.2, 5.5, 5.10 (40) GOALS: Madalyn Clarke 5, Kim Bessell 2, Emerson Hitch 1 BEST: Madalyn Clarke, Tamara Henry, Caroline Tucker, Crystal Layton, Stephanie Thompson, Tylah Wright. Under 19s Redan 3.2, 5.3, 7.5, 8.5 (53) d Darley 1.1, 3.7, 5.7, 6.13 (49) GOALS: Kai Coghlan 3, Lachlan Ingham 1, Jyson Fawcett 1, Ryan Densley 1 BEST: Brodie Ward, Trae Van Leth, Ryan Densley, Josh Quinlan, Jackson Vella, Kai Coghlan. Reserves Redan 4.5, 9.8, 9.12, 10.21 (81) d Darley 0.7, 0.7, 2.9, 3.10 (28) GOALS: Jason House 1, Jessee Pattison 1, Trent Angwin 1 BEST: Brandon Williams, Trent Angwin, Jason House, Jessee Pattison, Brodie Ward. Seniors Redan 4.5, 8.9, 9.13, 9.18 (72) d Darley 3.1, 5.4, 6.7, 7.13 (55) GOALS: Will Johnson 2, Aaron Cadman 1, Joel Cadman 1, Brodie Coots-Majer 1, Andrew Azzopardi 1, Matthew Brett 1 BEST: Matthew Brett, Darren Leonard, Joel Cadman, Bailey Young, Shane Page, Will Johnson. NETBALL 19s &Under: Darley 34 d Redan 24 BEST: 1. Sarah Mason 2. Holly Barret GOAL SCORERS: Sarah Mason, Rebecca Purcell-Mailata, Ella Closter D-Grade: Redan 23 d Darley 22 BEST: 1. Ella Steinicke 2. Ella Harris GOAL SCORERS: Jessica Blake, Lauren Martin, Kirsten Nicholls

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