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Local artists Tammy Gilson and Jeremy Azzopardi recently opened their shared exhibition, ‘Healing Spirit with Canvas and Flax’ at Gordons at Gordon. Photo – Jane Gardner

Healing spirit with art

By Jane Gardner

Two artists have combined their creative talents during NAIDOC Week (4-11 July), opening a shared exhibition.

Moorabool Indigenous artist and weaver, Tammy Gilson, together with partner and local artist Jeremy Azzopardi, displayed their works at a local Gordon café and began with a smoking ceremony.

Ms Gilson reminded the assembled crowd of the reasons behind both the exhibition name, ‘Healing

Spirit’ and the NAIDOC Week theme, ‘Healing Country’.

eel traps and baskets complementing Jeremy’s earthy, spiritual paintings of local landscapes.

“We’ve come a long way towards healing, but we’ve still got some way to go,” she said.

Guests at the exhibition opening were also treated to some live, acoustic music by popular local musician Neil Harrison. With wine, food, friends, music and beautiful art works – hosted by the café owners – it was the perfect way to spend a Friday evening and celebrate the creative talents of two local artists.

Invited guests were encouraged to walk through the smoke and acknowledge and honour the First Nations people as the Traditional Owners of our land.

The exhibition’s combined works of ‘canvas and flax’ adorn the walls of the café’s Long Room with the intricate and detailed work of Tammy’s hand-woven

The exhibition, ‘Healing Sprit’ is on at Gordons at Gordon until the end of July, COVID willing.

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Community update: July 2021 Farming can continue under proposed transmission line

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project is still in the early stage of investigations, but we’ve fast-tracked engineering studies to confirm that farming will be able to continue under the proposed line.

We listened to local concerns and understood the uncertainty around the issue – so we took action to provide much-needed clarity.

We have experience working alongside many farmers across the state who already grow crops under our network of 6,500kms of existing transmission lines.

This experience and the results of our engineering studies have confirmed that farmers will be able to grow crops within the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project easement. This includes irrigated horticulture, such as potato farming.

New guidelines now available

We’ve released summary guidelines which clarify the agricultural activities and operation of machinery that will be permitted along the transmission line easement. You can find these on our website.

This includes operating centre pivot and lateral moving irrigators within permitted heights under the proposed transmission lines. However, the operation of large rain gun irrigators is not permitted due to safety risks.

Once the final proposed route is determined, we will be working very closely with every landowner.

This includes assisting farmers with obtaining permits for the ongoing operation of certain machinery under the lines and compensating them for any changes required to their farming operations, including equipment.

Farming and transmission lines can occur side-by-side, as they do in many regional communities across Australia.

Further opportunities to provide input

Technical experts are continuing to undertake further detailed research into a range of factors including visual impacts, full or partial undergrounding, and land use through the Environment Effects Statement (EES) process. The EES is the most rigorous environmental impact assessment process in Victoria.

There will be many opportunities for landowners and the community to provide further input as this process continues.

If you have any questions about farming under the proposed transmission line or the project generally, you can contact our dedicated team by emailing info@westvictnp.com.au or calling 1300 360 795.

You’ll also find the Living and working with WVTNP summary guidelines and a range of fact sheets at www.westvictnp.com.au.

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Festivals out of season

By Lachlan Ellis After 15 years, the Bacchus Marsh Tourism Association (BMTA) has officially ceased operations – but there are hopes another organisation may step up to the plate and continue its famous festivals.

The BMTA was responsible for running the Strawberry & Cherries and Harvest Festivals, but Secretary Glenda Jones said the pandemic had been “the icing on the cake” for the already strained group. “[Ceasing operations] had been considered before, because traffic management costs were enormous, insurance costs were enormous…all the costs were huge. It had never got to that climax, but it had been a worry, and also trying to find enough sponsors,” Ms Jones told the Moorabool News.

“We weren’t really the type of people to apply for grants, but we could have got more funding that way. We were constantly draining on the same sponsors all the time…and it was getting harder, but COVID just sealed the deal.”

Ms Jones said keeping in line with COVID restrictions also presented a challenge during the BMTA’s busy events.

“Monitoring and that sort of thing were hard…we didn’t have a gate. If something had gone wrong, if we brought COVID into the town or something, it would’ve been really awful.

“And it takes about ten months to organise the events…you’ve made all the decisions, you’ve booked the fireworks man, you’ve booked this fellow and that fellow, you’ve got the stalls organised…but if the week before they call a lockdown, it’s all gone. It just put too much pressure on a very small committee.”

And while the BMTA won’t be holding any more Strawberry & Cherries Festivals or Harvest Festivals, there is hope that another group may pick up where the BMTA left off.

“There’s a bit in the wind that someone else is going to pick it up…it’ll be different to what it was, but I think there will possibly be something. It needed tweaking anyway, it’s not a bad idea to put some fresh blood into it,” Ms Jones said.

“We’ve done what we set out to do. Each year when the festivals started, we couldn’t believe the attendance had gone up again. The Committee was a great little family, we made lifetime friendships, and I learnt a lot more about Bacchus Marsh. We met some fantastic people.”

Industrial action ends with pay increase

By Lachlan Ellis Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) negotiations between Moorabool Shire Council and the Australian Services Union (ASU) have come to an end, with Council agreeing to give staff a substantial pay rise.

On July 8, the ASU announced that members had voted to accept Council’s offer of $27.50 per week for all bands, for three years, including full back pay.

Deputy Branch Secretary of ASU Victoria & Tasmania, Michelle Jackson, told the Moorabool News that the result was a win for Council staff.

“We’re very happy with the result, our members took industrial action and saw off an attack on their workplace conditions and

got a fair and reasonable pay increase,” Ms Jackson said.

Council staff voted on the new agreement, with 203 voting yes and 37 voting no.

“This pay rise will make the biggest difference to the lowest-paid workers at Council. This is something that has been supported by the majority of our members…

I’d like to congratulate all of the ASU members who took industrial action,” she said.

During negotiations, ASU members working for Council took part in industrial action that impacted on some services including wait times on customer service staff not answering phone calls; no street cleaning work; infringement notices not being issued; bins on Council reserves not being picked up; no street or town entrance maintenance; and, no picking up dead animals unless they posed a safety risk.

Initially, the ASU were looking at a figure of over 2 per cent. Ms Jackson said Council offered, on average, 1.5 per cent before the current announcement, but that was voted down by members.

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Lockdown changes run route Her original plan was to run 160 kilometres at the You Yangs Trail Running Festival, but with the snap COVID lockdown forcing that event to be postponed, Kelly Conroy has her sights set on a new destination.

The 25-year-old now plans to run eight laps of around 20 kilometres around Bunding and Ballan on Saturday 31 July, which will add up to 160 kilometres of constant running, day and night.

The herculean effort is to raise awareness of the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP), which aims to place 85-metre-tall overhead power lines along a 190 kilometres corridor through Moorabool and western Victoria.

It’s a daunting challenge, but her dad Gerald says she’ll be raring to go on the day.

“It’s put her training schedule out a little bit, but it is what it is. The idea of the transmission lines probably plays more on our minds than the run,” Mr Conroy said.

“It’s really to raise awareness, but if we can raise some funds for the legal fight then that’s good too. It’s a big effort, I’d be flat out to stay awake for 24 hours, let alone run 160 kilometres in that time. The toll, mentally and physically, is probably going to be huge…but I’m sure she can do it, she’s pretty determined and stubborn, and has skill too.”

Ms Conroy said while the You Yangs run being cancelled was disappointing, the silver lining was that the Bunding and Ballan run would put focus on a community directly affected by the power line plan.

“Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t easy news to take, I was quite upset by it…but it’s kind of brought the whole idea closer to home. The AusNet towers, this is where it’s affecting, this is one of the communities. Yes, it’s a negative that the run was delayed…but at the end of the day, we’ll be around some of the people who it’s affecting the most,” she told the Moorabool News.

“Fingers crossed we’ll be out of lockdown by then, but the idea is that I’ll do a 20-kilometre loop that will take me out around the farm in Bunding, as well as through Ballan.”

Ms Conroy said the run was all about highlighting the scale of the WVTNP, and making people aware of what they could achieve if they banded together.

“I think it’s important to help people remember how powerful they can be. When people have noticed that the run is 160 kilometres, they say ‘that is an absolutely ridiculous length’.

Given it’s almost the length of the [WVTNP] network…I think it puts into perspective what will happen if that overhead route does go ahead,” she said.

“It makes people think about what will be destroyed, and how people are going to feel and

live if that happens. I hope running 160 kilometres helps inspire people or motivate them, and to discover they can do incredible things.

“If one of those incredible things is supporting and helping raise awareness of the Stop AusNet’s Towers campaign, I think that’s awesome. Every little contribution that anyone can Member of The make to stop the power lines going overhead helps.”

At the time of writing, Ms Conroy has raised more than $5,600 for the Stop AusNet’s Towers Fighting Fund. To contribute towards the target, mycause.com.au and search EMAIL: news@themooraboolnews.com.au Your$12,500 Local News WEB:visit www.themooraboolnews.com.au Tuesday to 13 July, 2021AusNet’s Towers’.

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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

Marathon legal run

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

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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.

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All aboard! New life for station

By Lachlan Ellis It’s the second time Lal Lal has been promised funding to restore its historic bluestone train station, but this time, the works are a done deal.

Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle, Moorabool Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell, and VicTrack representative Jean Parson visited Lal Lal Station on Thursday 1 July to announce the funding, with around 20 locals attending the event.

The station was built in 1862 and served passengers travelling on the Geelong-Ballarat line in its heyday but, has been disused and in need of restoration for many years.

The Victorian Government funding, which will see works done under the Community Use of Vacant Rail Buildings Program, will see Lal Lal Station opened as a community hub and neighbourhood house, with a tourist information centre, kitchenette and accessible toilet.

Kristina Kitchingman from the Lal Lal Photo Group said the refurbishment would be huge for the group, giving them a “permanent home”.

Other groups such as the local Lal Lal History group, Primary School, and Falls Advisory Committee are also expected to use the new community hub.

Ms Settle said the “lovely project” would be one of 10 vacant rail buildings to receive funding for restoration, receiving a slice of the $9 million pie.

“For me it’s such a beautiful program. It’s one of those fantastic uses of Government money…so often that may not be the case,” she said.

“VicTrack owns all of these assets, and they’ve just been sitting there doing nothing…so it costs VicTrack money to repair and keep them in safe order. To invest a bit now means the buildings will come alive.

“In a township like Lal Lal, to have this beautiful building as part of your community will just be such a boom.”

Over $800,000 was promised for the restoration works in 2018, with local resident Sue Witherspoon telling the crowd that she and many in the Lal Lal community had been part

The Doors are open for you at The doors are open to new Foundation students at St Brigid’s Primary School in Ballan.

Two days in August are available for parents and children to pop in and experience school life, with the enrolment deadline for 2022 extended.

Jayne Bosworth is the newly appointed interim Principal of St Brigid’s for Term 3, and said she has been impressed by the welcoming and caring environment at the school.

“I have been warmly welcomed by all. I feel very fortunate to be working at St Brigid’s and look forward to fostering meaningful connections with children, staff, families and the wider community throughout this term,” she said.

“St Brigid’s is a great place to be. As a learning and faith community, we aim to provide a high standard of Catholic education for all children to ensure their growth and development spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally, and artistically.

Mrs Bosworth said they are committed to meeting the learning needs of all children. “…by providing a positive learning environment in which children are challenged and supported to be, and do, their best.”

The school runs several programs to ensure good values and positive behaviours in students, including the Buddy Program, senior leadership groups, and the Behaviour Matrix, which rewards respectful and responsible behaviour.

One of these leadership groups, the Social Justice group, are currently organising a

OPEN FOR BUSINESS – Cr Paul Tatchell, Michaela Settle MP, and Gavin Barker, Moorabool’s town crier, celebrated with the Lal Lal community after $800,000 was announced to renovate the historic train station into a community hub.

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of the campaign for “over 10 years…so we’re very grateful it’s happening”.

Unfortunately, that funding was never delivered, but when asked if this second announcement was the real deal, Jean Parson from VicTrack said the Victorian Government had signed on the dotted line.

“We’ve got the proposal, it has been accepted, you’ve got a letter in writing confirming that, so there’s no doubt about it, you are in the program for the second tranche which is for this current financial year,” Ms Parson said.

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Families are invited to afternoon sessions on Monday 2 August and Monday 9 August, both running from 2 pm until 3 pm, to spend time in St Brigid’s Foundation classroom and see firsthand what school life at St Brigid’s is like.

“The invitation to visit our Foundation classroom provides an opportunity for prospective families to gain a snapshot of our school. The children who attend our open afternoon sessions will be invited to engage in social experiences with our current Foundation and Year One children,” Mrs Bosworth explained.

“They will participate in small group, engaging and hands-on activities which focus on fine motor skills, craft activities, social skills and coding through technology in the classroom.”

Families will also be able to tour the school and meet children and staff, while their children will be able to head outside and play on the schools brand-new playground, weather permitting.

Enrolments will stay open for most of Term 3, in preparation for orientations in Term 4.

To register your attendance at the St Brigid’s open afternoon sessions, please phone the school office on 5368 1015, or email Jayne Bosworth at principal@sbballan.catholic.edu.au.

“The difference is that we have firm State Government funding this time. We have the firm $9 million commitment for the two financial years, with 10 specific sites marked. Lal Lal is one of those.”

The works will be delivered by VicTrack in conjunction with an expert heritage architect, to ensure the restoration is in line with the historic values and aesthetic of the 159-year-old building.

There is a 12-month timeframe to begin the project, starting with tender advertisements and selections, in the first half of 2022.

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Artist takes the cake

By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb Uni) One of nine illustrious fellowships has been awarded to a local artist by Regional Arts Victoria.

Elise Cakebread is a Gordon based textile artist and received the fellowship to support research into sustainably scaling up her textile-based art business ‘Cakebread’, which she established in 2013.

“With the severe impacts of climate change and the waste crisis I can’t in good conscience continue to design and make artwork with the expectation of using new materials,” Ms Cakebread said.

These concerns have inspired her fellowship research project, ‘Second String’, which involves the creation of 100 unique textile swatches using only recycled materials.

She has so far produced over 40.

“Each swatch I make just seems to give me more ideas to explore,” she said.

The fellowship will also provide her the opportunity to develop an off-shoot project involving the artistic cultivation of plastic waste materials.

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Elise Cakebread amongst her textile art. Photo - supplied sign a soft furnishings and accessories collection that used 100% waste materials without compromising on aesthetic or quality,” Cakebread said.

Her fellowship was awarded alongside nine project grants to artists around regional Victoria, facilitated by a, in total, $200,000 grant from the federal government’s Regional Arts Fund.

“Their unique projects will raise the profile of regional arts and broaden community engagement with the cultural sector,” said Paul Fletcher, Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts.

Ms Cakebread’s work is available to view/purchase at www.elisecakebread.com

They bake the best scones, biscuits and slices this side of the black stump and, have received funding from the Community Bank Bacchus Marsh to purchase a defibrillator and first aid kit for their branch in Darley.

Hope Mann, President of the local Country Women’s Association Bacchus Marsh (CWA BM) said the equipment have been secured for the purpose of public use in the case of a medical emergency.

“It will really help to support the whole community,” she said.

Ian Prince is the Branch Manager of the Community Bank Bacchus Marsh and said, “our Board and I are very passionate about having as The defibrillator is presented by Claire Sutherland (Board many defibs available to the Chair) and Ian Prince (Manager) to CWA members (L-R) community as possible.”

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Bust the boredom

By Lachlan Ellis Keeping kids entertained during lockdowns can be a challenge, but one local artist has provided a solution – and it’s free.

Bacchus Marsh artist Sarah Renae Clark has released her ‘Free Quarantine Boredom Buster Bundle’ – a collaboration between Ms Clark and two US artists, Cristin April Frey and Menucha Citron from Moms & Crafters.

Although the bundle was put together last year, with Victoria now in its fifth lockdown, and Bacchus Marsh Grammar students and their families in isolation, Ms Clark said the bundle was “even more relevant for us now”.

“I created it last year when COVID first hit, and I offer it worldwide. I hadn’t given it much thought recently until we found ourselves in quarantine again this week with the kids, and my husband suggested offering it to other parents at the school,” she told the Moorabool News.

“I already make colouring books for adults – that’s what my business is.

When COVID hit, suddenly everyone found themselves isolated and needing hobbies – and their kids too.

“Having two young kids myself, I ended up making some activities for them and printing of some of the resources I had already made for adults.”

Sarah Renae Clark in her studio. Photo - supplied Ms Clark said she hoped the bundle would help ease the anxiety and boredom that people have been feeling during lockdowns, and throughout the pandemic.

“The aim was to give people something that could help them reduce the stress of being in quarantine, but also to make a bit of fun out of a unique situation,” she said.

“There are a few joke activities like postcards to send ‘from the couch’, but there are also hundreds of pages of activities to keep the kids occupied, help relieve stress for adults, and just find a creative outlet to provide a

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June’s wild weather put poor mobile reception back on the map – so what better time to have your say and pinpoint areas in Moorabool, with unreliable coverage.

The State Government has released a survey as part of the $550 million ‘Connecting Victoria’ program, which aims to “fast-track better mobile coverage and broadband across the state”.

Rural Councils Victoria (RCV), which represents Moorabool Shire and 36 other rural councils across the state, is encouraging rural Victorians to speak up about mobile and broadband issues.

“It is vital that rural Victorians have their say. Good mobile and broadband coverage is vital for individuals, families, businesses and the work of emergency services across rural Victoria,” RCV Chair Cr Mary-Ann Brown said.

“Digital connectivity creates opportunities and decreases barriers to business, education, tourism and social interaction.

“Far too many parts of rural Victoria still lack effective mobile phone access and broadband, cutting entire communities off from an essential service that most Victorians living in cities take for granted. In an emergency this lack of mobile coverage can put lives at risk.”

According to Engage Victoria, which is running the survey, the program’s focus is on “getting more Victorians access to business-grade broadband and upgrading mobile coverage, improving 4G mobile coverage, helping more places become 5G ready, and improving access to safety information during bushfires and other emergencies”.

“The first locations to receive upgrades or new infrastructure are expected to be announced later this year, with more to follow across the state.” Engage Victoria said.

Over 1,800 people have so far contributed to the survey, which will help the State Government figure out which areas are most in need of improvements to their mobile and broadband infrastructure.

To access the survey, visit engage.vic.gov.au/connectingvictoria. Consultation closes on 20 September 2021.

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mental escape in a stressful time.”

The Free Quarantine Boredom Buster Bundle features over 100 pages of stickers, postcards, activities, colouring pages and more, providing hours of free entertainment for kids and adults alike.

To get your hands on the bundle, visit www.sarahrenaeclark.com/shop/ boredom-buster-bundle. You simply need to enter an email address to receive the files, which you can then print out.

The free bundle has been downloaded close to 2400 times.

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Get creative … and win!

By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb Uni)

Young artists inspired by colourful Birds in Ballan displays around Ballan are now encouraged to try their hand at their own creations.

Facilitated by the Wombat Regional Arts Network, the Birds in Ballan Young People’s Exhibit aims to showcase drawing and painting works from artists aged 5-16, following one simple theme: “birds, birds, and more birds!”

Heather Marsh is a local artist and member of the Wombat network and said the event is all about celebrating children’s genuine artistic potential.

“Young people can be exceptional artists and make really beautiful, moving, high-quality work,” she said.

“We are really excited to give young people the opportunity to showcase their work in a gallery, professionally framed.”

Works submitted will be displayed at the Lesley Batchelor Gallery (rear of The Ballan Mechanics Hall) on the 11, 12, 18 and 19 of September from 11am - 4pm.

Three winners will be announced at 2pm, Saturday 11 September at the Birds in Ballan Artist Market.

They will each share in a $450 pool of prizes, donated by Moorabool Library Services.

Ms Marsh noted that all age groups have an equal chance of winning.

“When we look at an artwork, it’s about whether the artwork speaks to us or moves us in some way… some of the most inspiring pieces of art don’t look exactly like the thing that they are representing,” she said.

Five drop-in workshops, from 10.30am - 12pm on Saturdays July 31 through to August 28, will be held at the Ballan & District Community House to aid children in the development of their competition entries.

Each workshop will cover a different artist medium and be hosted by an expert in the field.

The final workshop, on August 28, will guide children through the framing process.

All entries must be submitted in person to the Ballan Library on Saturday 4 September between 9.30am - 1pm.

Email mooraboolyoungartists@gmail.com for more information or to make other arrangements for drop off.

Entry forms can be found at www.wombatarts.org

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Newborns in the district

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Babies born recently at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital

Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Moorabool Shire Council Public Mee�ng Employment Tenders

Cobblebank couple Kylie and Brendan, The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be heldhave welcomed baby 15 number four on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in the Council Chambers, Stead Stto their family. Bodhi Ballan, star�ng at 6.00 pm. arrived on Monday 12 July at 10.36am, weighing 8lb 1oz For details on a�endance or to the view the agenda, go to (3715 grams). Bodhi www.moorabool.vic.gov.au is a new brother for Aliah, Bella and Brooklyn.

Like a chat?

Have Your Say: time to help the program continue.

Are you a public-spirited interested Femaleperson, Friendly Strategy

in helping with community workshops, presentations and discussions? Then put your hand up to become a BacchChat volunteer.

BacchChat is run by Moorabool Libraries, and covers a variety of topics in its monthly sessions, which in the past have included health and wellbeing, technology, and author presentations.

The sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm at Lerderderg Library (COVID restrictions permitting), and the sessions are only possible thanks to generous volunteers.

Moorabool Libraries is looking for communityminded people, who are willing to donate their

Planning Permit

Responsibilities include supporting Moorabool Libraries in planning and hosting workshop presentations once a month, attending a onehour planning, review and feedback meeting once a month, and attending BacchChat sessions throughout the year (though attendance is not required at every session).

For more information, and to express your interest in becoming a BacchChat volunteer, visit moorabool.vic.gov.au and search “BacchChat”, or contact Moorabool Library Programs Coordinator Kristie Seketa on 5366 7100 #5.

Ms Seketa can also be contacted via email at kseketa@moorabool.vic.gov.au.

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

Commi�ee Mee�ng For details on a�endance or to the view the agenda, go to Navigators Community Centre For details on a�endance or to the view the agenda,Incorporated go to www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Navigators Community Centre Incorporated www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Public Mee�ng

Public Mee�ng Employment Employment

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

Tenders • Coordinator Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Tenders Full-Time Permanent – Based at Ballan

Have Your Say:

Have Your Say: Lead • Senior Corporate Planning Female Friendly Strategy Full-Time Permanent – Based at Darley Female Friendly Strategy Planning Permit cer • Senior Project Engineer/Offi Planning Permit Full-Time Fixed-Term – Based at Ballan

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CouncilAustralia will be issuingDay the 2021/2022 Annual Rate and Valua�on Celebra�ons 2021 No�ces in the next couple of weeks and with so many changes in our lives, haveyou! you overlooked le�ng Council know that your Thank Commi�ee Mee�ng details have changed?

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Employment Tenders Council invites tenders for the following contract:

Have Your Say: Concrete Footpath – Jonathan Drive & Female Friendly Strategy Wi�ck Street, Darley

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Tender Planning documents and full details of this no�ce will be available Permit on Saturday 27 July 2021 at www.tenderlink.com/moorabool

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

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Like a job in the great outdoors?

If you are interested in joining the Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) crew, be quick, as applications are closing this week.

FFMVic is looking for people in the Grampians region who are after a challenging and rewarding job helping protect Victorian communities from bushfire and assisting with land management activities.

Recruitment is now open for Project Firefighter (PFF) and Forest and Fire Operations Officers (FFOO) with Tony English (Grampians Deputy Chief Fire Officer) saying this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is physically fit, and ready for plenty of outdoor work.

“You could be operating heavy machinery one week and responding to an emergency the next,” he said.

“These positions are important in protecting our communities and the environment.”

PFF roles are made up of general firefighters, fire support officers and rappel crew, while the FFOO roles include field operations

supervisors, plant operations and field team leads.

The fixed term positions will be based in a variety of areas across the Grampians including Bacchus Marsh.

Mr English said the work will include managing roadside vegetation, pest and weed control, taking part in planned burning, emergency response and suppression of bushfires in parks and forests.

“There are several positions available for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people and women, with FFMVic working towards achieving equal representation of men and women by 2025,” he said.

“We encourage anyone looking for an opportunity to work in our beautiful forests and parks to apply.”

Applications are now open with FFOO roles closing on 28 July and PFF roles closing on 1 August.

To apply visit www.ffm.vic.gov.au or call 136 186.

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Lifetime ban on owning livestock

“Animals are to be protected in our justice system and those who put animals at risk must face serious consequences,” a Magistrate has said in a Ballarat Court.

The comments come after a Springbank farmer received a lifetime disqualification order from being the owner or person in charge of any farm animal following a guilty plea in the Ballarat Magistrates Court.

Peter Toohey pleaded guilty to two charges of animal cruelty and a charge of aggravated cruelty leading to the serious disablement of two cows.

A media release sent out by Agriculture Victoria, stated the accused owned five cattle confined to yards on his property, which were observed in poor condition and without access to water or adequate food which resulted in dehydration.

The accused also failed to obtain veterinary care for two sick cows.

Mr Toohey had been subject to criminal proceedings previously for very similar offending, at which time he had a conditional Control Order imposed for a period of two years under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986.

The Magistrate said as a repeat offender for similar offences in the past and in respect to this offending, that a term of imprisonment must be considered. He further said if Mr Toohey had not pleaded guilty, he would have imposed a term of imprisonment.

The Magistrate stated the sentence must reflect to the accused and the whole community that animals are to be protected in our justice system and those who put animals at risk must face serious consequences.

Agriculture Victoria Compliance Manager, Daniel Bode, said the importance of a lifetime disqualification order is significant and will ensure that animals are protected from further pain and suffering at the hand of the accused.

“It sends a very clear message that those who continually commit offences against animals should not have the privilege and opportunity to care for them in the future,” he said.

Mr Bode added that apart from the obvious pain and suffering of the animals, animal welfare breaches can jeopardise Victoria’s reputation as a humane and responsible producer of food, which can in turn affect all producers.

“This is a reminder to all livestock producers that animal cruelty will not be tolerated by the Victorian Government or the community.”

In addition to the lifetime disqualification order, Mr Toohey was fined $25,000 and costs were awarded to the Department for the amount of $149.

Anyone wishing to make a specific complaint in regard to livestock welfare can contact Agriculture Victoria on 136 186 or aw.complaint@agriculture.vic.gov.au

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Storms may have impacted birds

The Powerful Owl is a vulnerable species which may have been impacted by the June storm event in the Wombat State Forest.

Australia’s largest owl species pair for life and use the hollows of large old trees for nesting.

A spokesperson for DELWP said hollowbearing trees in the forest are an important resource for the Powerful Owls, possums and gliders.

“As work continues in the Wombat State

Forest following the storm event, FFMVic crews will be inspecting known breeding locations to see whether any nest trees have been impacted by the storm.”

To ensure the birds are not disturbed by heavy machinery during clean-up activities, crews will be introducing a buffer around nests.

Korweinguboora and Blackwood are two towns in Moorabool Shire that were severely impacted by the storms, both surrounded by the Wombat State Forest.

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Get creative about farm safety Almost 400 children under 15 years of age were hospitalised as a result of farm injuries in 2019–20, and a new competition aims to get kids thinking about safety on the farm, while letting them get creative.

Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas has announced the second annual Kidsafe Victoria Farm Safety Creative Competition, with the theme this year being ‘Think Farm Safe, Be Farm Safe’.

“Farms are unique environments which are often both a workplace and a home,” she said.

“The Farm Safety Creative Competition is encouraging future generations of Victorian farmers to take an active role in developing and promoting farm safety messages.”

The competition invites children to investigate farm safety issues and be a part of finding solutions.

Participants can submit their entries in many various forms, including a video or a story.

Entries close on 5 November 2021, and the winners will have their entries featured in a state-wide farm safety education campaign.

Common injury hazards for children on farms include vehicles such as quadbikes and tractors, accidents involving animals, water hazards, machinery and poisons.

According to the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit, children under the age of 15 in Victoria’s outer regional areas are four times more likely to die due to injury than children in major cities.

For more information on the Kidsafe Farm Safety Creative Competition and other learning resources, visit kidsafe.com.au

Call for ‘location agnostic’ job support

By Lachlan Ellis Council first presented its ‘Proposed 2021 – 2025 Council Plan’ on May 5 this year, and two submissions on the Plan were heard at the 16 June Special Meeting of Council.

Simon Lumb and an anonymous person submitted their recommendations for the Council Plan, with the anonymous person calling for a “Reconciliation Action Plan”, “diversity in photographic images” in the Council Plan, and more Council help for volunteers and young people.

Mr Lumb raised his concerns that the Plan emphasised the locality of jobs in Moorabool “without much consideration to the future of work for jobs that can be undertaken in any location, or are ‘location agnostic’.”

Mr Lumb addressed Council via Zoom at the Special Meeting, to elaborate on his submission.

“The submission I put forward primarily relates to the changing nature of work in many parts of our economy, and how Moorabool Shire may be placed to capture this economic benefit as part of its strategy to grow the local economy,” he said.

“These jobs are increasingly ‘location agnostic’, in that they no longer need to be undertaken at an employer’s office or location, but [can be undertaken] anywhere where a high-speed internet connection and collaboration software is available.”

Mr Lumb said the trend of location agnostic jobs increasing had been “happening for years, but COVID-19 has certainly accelerated it”.

Of particular note in Mr Lumb’s address was the high-paying nature of many location agnostic jobs, and that “expenditure from households that have these jobs could be captured locally” – in other words, more money would be spent locally by someone working from home, than someone working outside Moorabool.

Council agreed that supporting location agnostic jobs in the Shire would be beneficial, and Cr Dudzik asked Mr Lumb how Council could help.

“I think that is a difficult question to answer straight away, and I’d probably do some more analysis to see what attracts people in these demographics to the Shire,” Mr Lumb replied.

“There are other parts of regional Victoria that are potentially a little bit more attractive for people that work in these professions, and that relates to services like hospitality and things to do outside of work. But I do think that a little bit of analysis would need to be done.”

Mayor Cr Sullivan thanked Mr Lumb for his “thought-provoking” presentation, and along with Cr Tatchell, directed Mr Lumb to Council’s Business Advisory Committee for further discussions on the topic.

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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22

Timing may be a current problem. Guests show up ahead of schedule, money may be slow in arriving and everyone demands your attention. Status within the community may increase this week.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

This week sees you signing papers or making verbal agreements. In either case, seek a professional opinion.

Romantic mysteries are solved on the weekend. A platonic friendship is spotlighted.

TAURUS—April 21-May 22

Travel plans and schedules may be shuffled this week.

Financial gains alternate with some upset. On the homefront, the trend this week is making order out of chaos.

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ACROSS 1. Hurry, or you’ll have to go without food!(4). 7. Happening to have stood on a banana skin, you will (9). 8.

One vehicle going forwards and some reversing (4). 9.

In my opinion, we will be back just after six (4). 10. Sam is leaving, the same as you (4). 11. Assumes they’re professors (4). 14. Fickle, but capable of being made otherwise (10). 16. In favour of locks to keep out marauders (10). 19. Again, too much (4). 22. It’s an old exclamation, therefore coming before our day (4). 24. A boy clutching a rather ugly little creature (4). 25. It’s bad to pass one’s days in retrospection (4). 26. Trifle with a lovely girl holding a gun (9). 27. Poems of love written by a man (4).

DOWN 1. What Two-Ton-Teddy is doomed to be called? (5). 2.

Isn’t a bad mark (5). 3. A river rising in a Canadian city (6). 4. Insect with a switch on the side of its head? (6). 5.

Not the sharp residence? (4). 6. Stress that it’s the track for the subway train (9). 12. Stripped, as a car might be (3,2,4). 13. It’s the cost that always upsets him! (4). 15.

Have the meal without me, in that case, too (4). 17.

There’s where she went wrong (6). 18. A building firm (6). 20. At five to four, I had made it very clear (5). 21.

Marks out the lines according to the regulations? (5).

23. Do business - and a lot of it (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9206

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Fast. 7, Be-falling. 8, Trap (rev.). 9, Vi-ew.

10, The-(Sam)e. 11, Dons. 14, Changeable. 16, Fortresses. 19, Over. 22, E.G.-A.D. 24, To-ad. 25, Evil (rev.).

26, B-a-gat-elle-. 27, O-Des. Down - 1, Fat-Ed. 2, Stain (anag.). 3, Regin-a (rev.). 4, Ear-wig. 5, Flat. 6, Under-line. 12, Out of gear. 13, Scot (anag.). 15, (me)Al-so. 17, Esther (anag.). 18, Stable.

20, V-IV-i’d. 21, Rules. 23, Deal.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Yellow-Hammer. 8, Portal. 9, Plunge. 10, Aviator. 12, Pearl. 15, Tramp. 16, Fertile. 18, Sketch.

20, Habits. 22, Cheese-paring.

Down - 1, Revolver. 2, Flat. 3, Swallow. 4, Happy. 5, Impudent. 6, Brag. 11, Admitted. 13, Relating. 14, Perhaps. 17, Ghost. 19, Kick. 21, Burn.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Cryptic smile. 8, Switch. 9, Encore. 10, Measure. 12, A-vast. 15, As-Ian. 16, Hear-say. 18, Chill-i. 20, As-sets. 22, Without a word.

Down - 1, Growlers. 2, Spot. 3, Wit-hers. 4, Usher. 5, Disc-over. 6, Dear. 11, Sh-all-ots. 13, Shattered (anag.).

14, D-EP-arts. 17, D-iv-ot. 19, Hewn (anag.). 21, Saws.

You respond to a new challenge by raising your own standards. A humanitarian project is spotlighted now.

Mechanical chores require prompt attention. Property matters demand more thought.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 You are subjected to the moods of friends and work mates.

Financial or other rewards may come by the weekend.

Family tensions should be nipped in the bud, especially if a holiday is planned.

LEO—July 23-August 22

Timing may be a current problem. Guests show up ahead of schedule, money may be slow in arriving and everyone demands your attention. Status within the community may increase this week.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Despite some recent tensions on the homefront, on balance the morale is good and getting better. Honest dialogue allows you and your loved one to express mutual hopes, expectations and concerns.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 A promising relationship succeeds best when you allow it to take its own course. By being observant you can discover unusual career opportunities. An older family member enjoys your optimism.

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This is a week of building relationships and developing ideas. Out of town relatives may contact you for a favour. An involvement in a neighbourhood project could BELOW introduceANSWER you to an offbeat new friend.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

This week accents budget reviews and the shaping of financial objectives. Scientific activities are spotlighted you may be making a minor discovery. Watch a tendency to make excuses.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Watch a tendency to overextend yourself, especially in financial areas. If seeking an advisor, objectivity is all important. Changes in scene are accented on the weekend.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Honours may come your way before too long but don’t expect instant results. Shared financial ventures require review and a professional approach.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 Support for your plans comes from unexpected sources.

You excel in the role of consultant on a professional basis as well as a personal level. A shared financial arrangement requires review.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are something of a contradiction. Kind and friendly, yet distant, unconventional, but fixed in your opinions.

Always however, you are ready to help others. A career path may take a series of gradual turns. New friendships are just around the corner.

Despite some recent tensions on the homefront, on balance the morale is good and getting better. Honest dialogue allows you and your loved one to express mutual hopes, expectations and concerns.

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SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

This is a week of building relationships and developing ideas. Out of town relatives may contact you for a favour. An involvement in a neighbourhood project could introduce you to an offbeat new friend.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

This week accents budget reviews and the shaping of financial objectives. Scientific activities are spotlighted you may be making a minor discovery. Watch a tendency to make excuses.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Watch a tendency to overextend yourself, especially in financial areas. If seeking an advisor, objectivity is all important. Changes in scene are accented on the weekend.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Honours may come your way before too long but don’t expect instant results. Shared financial ventures require review and a professional approach.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 Support for your plans comes from unexpected sources.

You excel in the role of consultant on a professional basis as well as a personal level. A shared financial arrangement requires review.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are something of a contradiction. Kind and friendly, yet distant, unconventional, but fixed in your opinions.

Always however, you are ready to help others. A career path may take a series of gradual turns. New friendships are just around the corner.

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11, Pine. 14, Purchasers 16, Pedestrian 19, Toys. 22, Rind. 24, Itch. 25, Wide. 26, Strangler. 27, Snap.

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6, Butterfly. 12, Immediate. 13, Epee. 15, Sent. 17, Things. 18, Inches. 20, Onion. 21, Sheep. 23, Draw.

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Leer jets to winning post

By Michael Howard (HRV) Chris Alford can start having a good look at this year’s Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Oaks prospects after Leer showed Group 1 intent with an eye-catching Victorian debut.

The centrepoint of a Saturday night treble by trainer Brent Lilley and reinsman Alford, Leer was joined by Robbie Royale and Kyvalley Chief in saluting for the stable as metropolitan racing came to Kilmore for a terrific night’s racing.

The American Ideal three-year-old filly, a half-sister to Wildwest, looked most crisp on the cool night with a comprehensive win in the Don Logie Memorial 3YO Pace, the third of her career after winning two of her four starts for New Zealand owner-breeders Maree and Bruce Wallace in her birthplace.

Alford told Trots Vision he rated both her and Robbie Royale his best two chances heading into the night’s racing and it proved prescient.

“She trialled here well a few weeks ago when conditions were terrible, so I only went really slow time and she dashed up in 28, felt like she could have gone 26,” he said.

“I didn’t know what the one horse (Just As Well) would do because I drove it and led when she ran second last start, but (Leer) did get out of the gate really quick.”

That would see her whip to the front in a 42.8-second lead time and then run even quarters to hold all challengers at bay, gaining separation with a 28.9-second third quarter and ultimately winning by 14 metres.

And Alford hinted there was still significant improvement to come.

“She started kicking the wheels and that’s why she wanted to roll along a bit. She hit them virtually all the way and never settled that well,” he said.

Pressed on her future plans, he said “it’s hard to say, but I

think she will measure up to the good Oaks fillies”, which would be no small feat given the likes of Ladies In Red and Tough Tilly headline an outstanding class. *** It was a good night at Kilmore for three-year-olds, with Soho Bollinger winning the card’s richest race, the $30,000 Jet Roofing Winter Championship Final, a Group 3 for trainer Mick Stanley, owner-breeder Robert Watson and reinsman Zac Phillips.

Up against open age runners in the 70-79 rating band, Soho Bollinger ripped to the front from the widest gate and then rocked the field to sleep in a 62.4-second first half before stretching out in a brisk last 800 metres. “(Mick) was really confident that I would get across them no problem,” Phillips told Trots Vision. “He said he’s in a really good place at the moment, and if I get an easy first lap to get them rolling because he will wait for them, which he did.” *** There was also plenty of delight on the night for Jack Laugher, who stretched his lead on the Concession Drivers’ Premiership with a treble of his own.

Laugher steered Im No Outlaw to a front-running victory in the first – the Bob Cain Memorial VHRMA Pace – for Julie Douglas, then teamed with Carla Inness-Goodringe to win a heat of the Roger Reeves Memorial Winter Trotters Cup with Zarem.

The icing on the cake then came in the highly anticipated MC Security 2YO Pace, when Laugher timed his run perfectly to claw to victory by a head with Douglas-trained Ozzie Joy, beating High Profile, the half-sister of brilliant pacer Ride High who was making her race debut.

Douglas also enjoyed a treble of her own on the night, with Torrid Saint continuing his stellar form to win the Popular Alm Sprint in the hands of reinsman John Caldow.

Leer showed Group 1 intent with an eye-catching Victorian debut.

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JIGSAW Puzzles (6) 1000 piece assorted puzzles $30 lot - 0477 276 608 JUICER Sunbeam GC $50 – 5368 9152

KNITTING YARN 12 ply 0412 869 304

KNITTING YARN 8 ply 0412 869 304

KNITTING YARN, 12ply, Wool / Blend, 3.5kg, $30 lot Ph: 0412 869 304

KNITTING YARN, 8ply, Pure wool, Merino Magic Heirloom, 450g, $6 Ph: 0412 869 304 LOAFERS ladies shoes ZIERA size 42 black, brand new $50 - 0412 990 338

MATTRESS Single bed, as new condition. $10 Phone 0448241508

MOWER, Greenfield slasher self propelled, 28 inch. 8HP. Fair condition $100 - 0408 144 265 PANTS, Hard Yakka work pants, Blue size 9 1/4 fits waist CM 117S. New. $30 - 0411 477 582 PLASTIC CONTAINERS, 20Lt, $10ea, price negotiable on bulk purchase, Ph: 0415 460 476 SEWING MACHINE Cabinet, Horne, GC, $95 Ph: 0407 148 184 TEDDY BEAR, Traditional, in box, $40 Ph: 0417 110 261 TV Samsung 26", flat screen VGC $15. Ph 0431 301 521 TV 55ins TCL GC works perfectly no longer required. $95 – 0421 318 895

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All-New Kluger Hybrid Where freedom meets family

Whether it’s the daily school run or a weekend escape, this Hybrid 7-seat SUV will make it an effortless luxury. Convenience and care go hand in hand thanks to Toyota’s most innovative safety features and smart technology connectivity like Apple CarPlay®¹ and Android Auto.™¹ Available for the first time with AWD Hybrid power, the All-New Kluger will take you further and set you apart.

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Kluger Grande Hybrid in Galena Blue shown. ¹CarPlay® is a trademark of Apple, Inc. Android Auto™ is a trademark of Google LLC. Requires compatible device, USB connection, mobile data, network reception & GPS signal. Mobile usage at user’s cost. Apps subject to change. All images indicative only. Check toyota.com.au/connected.

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THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS

$

13

$

Aussie Short Cut Bacon

KG

WAS

19

98

2

24

KG

Atlantic Salmon Portions

$

WAS

28

99

99

$

99

$

$

Broccoli

KG

WAS

499

1/2 PRICE

$

11

$

100% Chicken Breast Schnitzel

3

KG

WAS

17

49

5

Cheese & Bacon Rolls 6 Pack

5

$

SINGLE PRICE

1

Carlton Dry 24 x 330ml/375ml

90

$

SAVE FROM

$

16

SAVE FROM

6

4 FOR

$

SAVE FROM

SINGLE PRICE

2

$ 50

Cadbury Milk Choc Blocks 160-190g Selected Varieties

3

$ 95

Dr Oetker Ristorante Pizza 310-390g Selected Varieties

10

$

Chum Wet Dog Food 700g or Whiskas Wet Cat Food 400g

Jacob’s Creek Classic Wines 750ml

2 FOR

24 PK

EA

5 FOR

$

$ 05

EA

$ 29

15

SAVE FROM

$

5

2

Grant’s Scotch 700ml

2 FOR

$

95

$

WAS

7 FOR

Continental Cup-a-soup 2 Serve Pasta & Sauce or Rice 85-120g Selected Varieties

3

49

$

99

2 FOR

$

72

SAVE FROM

$

16

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FoodWorks supports the responsible service and consumption of alcohol. Persons under the age of 18 will not be served alcohol or tobacco.

Offers available Wednesday 28th July - Tuesday 3rd August 2021, unless sold out prior. Offers exclusive to FoodWorks Bacchus Marsh.

FO O DWO R K S B ACC H US M A R S H 1 - 9 Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh VIC, 3340 Ph: (03) 5367 3388

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F O O DWO R K S B U N I N YO N G 310 Learmonth St, Buninyong VIC, 3357 Ph: 03) 5341 8282